Graveyard Shift 125

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

Writer: Garvin

[Just then, "Dueling Banjos" by two random banjo players blasts from the loudspeakers as Tim Tyler and Handlebeards McGee appear at the top of the ramp riding a tandem bicycle. Wayne Inkster announces them.]

Jack Gene - And speaking of which, here they come! Tim Tyler and Handlebeards McGee! Boy, and we haven't seen Handlebeards in WMW ring since Graveyard Shift 53.

Bill Hughes - Seriously? A tandem bicycle?

[Tim's trademark cigarette dangles from his lips as he waves to the ladies. Handlebeards McGee's handlebeard is [bleep]ing amazing. As they reach to the ring, they bring the bike to a stop and park it next to the ring. The climb in and Handlebeards begins to clap loudly to the beat of the song.]

Bill Hughes - I have a feeling, if Valora were still here, she'd have a big problem with Tim Tyler being back. Her and Tyler feuded for the Hardcore Championship last time he was around.

[Just then, the music fades and "Elite" by the Deftones blasts from the PA. Out walks John Bundy and Bob Wire. Wayne Inkster announces them.]

Jack Gene - And their opponents, a very unhappy John Bundy and Bob Wire.

Bill Hughes - Well, and they should be. They lost last week and need to win here to get a decent placement in the MTL4 tournament.

[As they reach the ring, Wire slides in, he immediately darts across the ring and clotheslines Handlebeards, who falls out of the ring. Referee Justin Laquament calls for the bell.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And an early start to this match. Tyler twists him around and he knocks Wire back with a right hand. And another.

[He pushes Wire against the ropes and goes to whip him across the ring, but Wire counters and drives a knee into his midsection. He grabs Tyler by the hair and forces him into the corner, where he drives his shoulder into him. Bundy finally climbs onto the apron, and he get the tag.]

Jack Gene - John Bundy now the legal man in this contest.

[Bundy drives a right hand into Tyler's jaw. He pulls him out of the corner and immediately goes for a bearhug, but Tyler counters. He punches him, and then hits him with a back elbow. He bounces off the ropes and goes for a clothesline, but Bundy catches him and slams him down with a spinning spinebuster. He goes for the pin, but Tyler kicks out after 1.]

Bill Hughes - I don't know what happened between these two, but the team of Bundy and Wire is looking pretty awesome tonight. Which is a shame, considering I really like Tim Tyler. And look at Handlebeards. He's got a handlebeard. I mean, that's awesome, right?

Jack Gene - It's a bit excessive.

Bill Hughes - Excessive!? What the hell are you... pfft. Do you not understand the dedication that is involved in maintaining that?

[Bundy tags Wire back in. He'll pull Tyler up to a seated position and locks on a headlock. // Fast Forward // Tyler is now seated in the corner. Wire's standing in front of him, just staring at him. He drops a boot to his chest, before pulling him up by the hair. The ref barks at him to let go of the hair. He does, but Tyler catches him with a thumb to the eye. As Wire turns, Tyler stands to his feet. Wire turns back towards him, but Tyler catches him with a DDT. He then makes the hot tag to Handlebeards. Handlebeards charges across the ring and knocks John Bundy off the apron.]

Jack Gene - And here comes Handlebeards!

Jack Gene - My god! It's Lumberjack!

[Wire charges the other side of the ring and goes after Lumberjack, but Lumberjack takes him out with a big boot. As the ref watches that take place, behind his back, Handlebeards is tossed his banjo by Tim Tyler.]

Jack Gene - Lumberjack with the distraction, oh! Handlebeards has that banjo! He's going to...

Bill Hughes - No!

Jack Gene - And Handlebeards McGee smashes the banjo onto John Bundy's head. And Bundy is out! He's got the cover! ...1! ...2! ...3!

Wayne Inkster - Here's your winner... The Foxxy Grandpas!

["Dueling Banjos" blasts again as The Foxxy Grandpas slide out of the ring and head to the entrance.]

Jack Gene - My god! The Foxxy Grandpas pick up a win over BBW!

Bill Hughes - An unfair win. By far.

[Lumberjack meets them and carries their bike for them as they head up the ramp.]

Jack Gene - This is the MTL4! You just saw the Foxxy Grandpas pick up a big win here. Stay tuned, Arick Wills vs. Josh Briskout is coming up next! We'll be right back.

[The scene fades to a commercial.]

Writer: MOD

["Leper Messiah" By Metallica hits as Josh Briskout makes his way to the ring. Briskout's brown robe is on, with the hood down as usual and the fedora is ever present.]

Wayne Inkster - Currently making their way down to the ring weighing in at 224 pounds, he hails from Atlanta, Georgia by way of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, this is... JOSH BRIIIIIISKOUT!!!

[Briskout chews his cigar as he walks down to the ring. He slides under the ropes and into the ring, climbing up the nearest corner and posing to a mixed reaction. He takes off his fedora and robe and tosses them to the ring girl before doing a backflip to the mat.]

Bill Hughes - Briskout looks ready for this match in a weird but effective way.

["Breakeven" by The Script plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills makes his way down to the ring in a fancy robe.]

Wayne Inkster - Currently making their way down to the ring weighing in at 248 pounds, from London, England, this is.... ARICK WILLLLS!!!

Jack Gene - I do not like this Arick Wills, but I give it to the man. He is a focus individual.

Bill Hughes - Referee Luna Pier has rung the bell and this match is ready to begin.

[Josh Briskout and Arick Wills lock up and push, Finally Arick is backed into a corner, but chops his way out the corner. Side headlock on Briskout by Arick. Side headlock takeover on Briskout but then a number of reverses on the mat. Briskout puts Wills in a head scissors on the mat. Arick WIlls is out of the hold and both men make it back to their feet, Josh Briskout with a kick to the midsection and then hits a nice suplex on The King of Wrestling.]

Bill Hughes - Josh Briskout is control of this match as he connects with a beautiful suplex.

Jack Gene - I hope Briskout teaches Wills a lesson here tonight.

[Flash Forward // Arick Wills connects with shoulder blocks to Briskout and Wills hits a couple arm drags. Arick Wills then catches Briskout in a german suplex.]

Bill Hughes - Wills catches Briskout with a German suplex.

Jack Gene - Come on, Briskout. Don't let Wills do this to you.

[Flash Forward // Briskout powerbombs Wills down to the mat. Briskout then locks in an ankle lock, but Wills quickly finds his way to the ropes. Referee Luna Pier makes Briskout release the hold. Josh Briskout pulls Wills to the middle of the ring and reapplies, Arick Wills finds a way to kick Briskout off of him.]

Bill Hughes - Arick Wills finally fights Briskout off of his ankle.

Jack Gene - Briskout seems to be the one taking Wills to school tonight.

Bill Hughes - Let's not sell The King of Wrestling short, Jack.

Jack Gene - Ummm, whatever Bill. I do not want to give Wills credit. I do not like him.

[Flash Forward // Wills is able to ground Paragon and locks in a rear chin lock for a good minute. Moments later Doctor Genocide fights up to his feet but Wills responds with a belly to back suplex to take Briskout right back down. The King of Wrestling goes to the second rope and he tries for a double ax handle smash, but Briskout catches him with a punch to the stomach. Paragon places Wills on the top rope, but Wills fights out of the superplex attempt, but Briskout comes right back, hitting the ropes and making Wills crotch himself.] 

Jack Gene - I love it. Did you just see that.

Bill Hughes - Yeah calm Jack. I saw what just happened. I am watching the match just like you.

[Flash Forward // Briskout comes in with a couple of clotheslines and goes for a big hip toss attempt, but Wills finds a way to reverse it with his own hip toss. Moments later Arick Wills goes for an axe kick, but Briskout avoids it. Briskout hits a huge electric chair drop and goes for a pinfall. Moments later Arick Wills finds a way to pop out at two. Josh Briskout now begins to call for the ending of the match. Briskout brings Wills to his feet and immediately connects with Genocide DDT (Hangman's DDT). Briskout goes for another cover, but The King of Wrestling is able to get his shoulder up at the count of two and a half. Paragon looks determined to put Arick Wills away brings Wills back to his feet once again.Out of no where Arick Wills with a kick to the midsection. Wills quickly follows up with The Bow Down (The Pedigree) and drills Doctor Genocide into the mat. The King of Wrestling goes for the pinfall. Luna Pier gets into position to count the pinfall. Moments later Briskout pops out at two and a half.]

Bill Hughes - What a match this has been? 

Jack Gene - I agree Bill. Both men just popped out of each other finishers, but Briskout is going to win this match.

Bill Hughes - Just an amazing will to win on by both Wills and Briskout to win in my opinion.

Writer: Hecate and Jade

[The scene opens up with a shot of one of the backstage hallways, this one in particular lined with wrestlers dressing rooms. The camera focuses on one door, the plaque on it reading "Daughters of Darkness" and stays there for a moment before starting to move forward towards the door as if to open it. Before the camera gets half way there, Hecate turns the corner making the camera actually move backwards away from the door. Hecate has her EVO in one hand and the other has a USPS Express Mail envelope; still dressed in her street clothes with her bag over one shoulder, it appears Hecate recently arrived at the arena. As she turns the corner, her phone rings, the former Heartlands Champion lifting it to her ear.]

Hecate - Hello?

[...]

Hecate - Oh..Hey! Yes the packaged arrived, I was just getting ready to open it.

[...]

Hecate - What was that? Am I busy in two Sundays? No I don't think I have anything planned at the moment, why what's up?

[...]

Hecate - Oh I see, yeah I'll check and see if she's interested as well.

[Hecate cradles the phone to her ear as she opens the door to the Daughters of Darkness locker room, the camera moving just enough to get a view inside the doorway. Jade is sitting on a floor pad, deep in meditation, no movement at all coming from her. Hecate tosses the envelope to Jade who slowly and deliberately opens her eyes and picks up the envelope, looking at it a moment and then at Hecate's motion, tears open the seal and dumps out a pair of full access passes for the 08/01 MVW show in Cleveland.]

Hecate - They are from whom? Well tell him thanks for us and hold on.

[Hecate looks at Jade as she addresses her partner, a playful grin on her face.]

Hecate - Seems that we have been invited to attend the MVW show here in town in a few weeks, so shall we make it a date?

[Jade glances down at the passes and tilts her head a bit.]

Jade - Ah.  So this is part of her plan.  Clever.  Sure.  I'm up for paying Missouri Valley a visit when they come to town.

[Jade says, glancing back on the passes, keeping silent on the underlying matter that the invitation portends to. Hecate just nods and reaches back to close the door, leaving the camera with a shot of the Daughters of Darkness plaque before it fades out.]

Writer: Reb and MOD


[Suddenly, Arick is interrupted as Rebecca returns to the screen.]

Emo Girl - You know what, I don't have to take this from you. I'm the one who put you in the Pentagram and almost made you, the King of Wrestling, tap out.

Arick Wills - Well I-

Emo Girl - I'm the one who came into this division three weeks ago and became the top contender for the championship. Who do you think you are to talk to me like that, huh? I'm the future of this business and you're just a washed-up has-been from another generation.

Arick Wills - How dare y-

Emo Girl - The days of you coming in here and bullying people are over. You're old news, Arick Wills, and you know it.

[She pokes him in the chest to emphasize her point. He looks incredibly pissed off, to a point of boiling over, but Emo Girl disappears off screen and Louie is left holding the microphone to his mouth for a comment.]

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up back stage where Stephen Squires sits next to Sault St. Marie. They're both in comfortable arm chairs. SSM drinks what appears to be coffee.]

Stephen Squires - Stephen Squires here, and I'm here with WMW General Manager and STO Representative Sault St. Marie. First of all, Sault, thanks for joining me here tonight.

Stephen Squires - Now, we need to let the viewers know that, you organized this interview. You have motivations for doing this interview.

Stephen Squires - Well, let's start off with Valora.

Stephen Squires - Well, that's on the wrestling side. What about the business side. You've said in the past that this isn't about personal feelings, but doing what's right for the business. Is that still the case?

Stephen Squires - Well, I wouldn't...

Stephen Squires - No, of course not. But, you've got to also look at what people outside of WMW are saying.

Stephen Squires - You talked about competing in the industry. You also made mention of being in the top of the industry lists, does it bother you that groups like MVW are moving into the area?

Stephen Squires - What about the fact that they've placed posters all around town, including a giant one of Valora replacing the former Lebron James, Nike "Witness" ad on Prospect?

Stephen Squires - What about the rumors that MVW has reached out to female wrestlers here in WMW, like Hecate, Druscilla, Amariie, about leaving WMW and joining Valora.

[Just then, SSM jumps out of his seat.]

[The opening cords of "Wytches" by Inkubus Sukkubus start to play through the arena while on the videotron images start to flash past; images of 3 candles, owls, black sheep, crossroads, 3 masks, 3 torches, groves of willow and yew trees, the images cycling through as the song plays. Hecate makes her way down to the the ring, barely acknowledging the fans around the ring that reach over the ringside barricades to touch her as she passes.]

Jack Gene - We found out earlier this week that Sault St. Marie effectively put Hecate in an "on call" status each week at Graveyard shift; and outside the scheduled Midwest Tag League 4 matches, she won't know who she will be facing if anyone each week until the show.

 

Bill Hughes - Talk about not being able to prepare or scout out your opponent, Hecate has become Salty McGee's most wanted lately and he's determined to not let her get off the hook as easily as he belives Valora did.

 

[Hecate walks around the ringside, swiping a mic from the timekeepers table and slides through the ropes into the ring. Walking towards the side of the ring where the entry way is, Hecate lifts the mic to her lips.]

 

Hecate - It's time Sault, here we are at Graveyard Shift 125; what is it going to be tonight? Did I show up tonight for nothing or have you decided to sacrifice someone else to sate your ego?

 

Jack Gene - Hecate is calling Sault St. Marie out.

 

Bill Hughes - You know I have nothing but respect for Hecate...

 

Jack Gene - Nothing but lust is more like it.

 

Bill Hughes - As I was saying, I have nothing but respect for Hecate; but Salty McGee has been livid since he saw that poster of Valora in the downtown Cleveland area earlier this week. Calling him out might not be in her best interest.

 

[Just then the STO theme plays through the arena as Sault St. Marie walks out from the back and stands at the top of the entry way. He takes a moment to adjust his suit and tie and then lifts a mic of his own.]

 

Sault St. Marie - You know, I guess I've been too easy on you, Hecate. I was hoping you would have realized by now what your role is here. But, suffice it to say, I'm really tired fo talking with you. I'm tired of asking you to just shut up and get in line.

[The crowd boos.]

Sault St. Marie - My job is to make sure that the right matches get booked and this crowd gets the show they came to see. So, I'm glad to see you decided to show up tonight Hecate. Because, you do have a match. This crowd wants to see you fight.

[The crowd pops.]

Sault St. Marie - And the rumor has it that, female wrestling is something that isn't done enough around here. I disagree, but to each his own. Hecate, I have a very special opponent for you lined up. Lets call it a trip down memory lane, and without further adieu.

 

[With that, he points to the curtain. "Everybody's Fool" by Evanescence plays over the sound system as Amariie makes her way out of the back, pausing to give Sault St. Marie a wicked look before making her way down to the ring. Inside the ring Hecate sighs and just shakes her head, almost as if she was expecting something like this. She tosses the mic away and moves back from the ropes to allow Amariie to enter the ring.]

 

Jack Gene - Good Lord! Sault St. Marie is sending Amariie Maerthos out as Hecate's opponent tonight, pitting friends and fellow members of the Daughters of Darkness against each other.

 

Bill Hughes - First Sault recruits Druscilla to his side to oppose Brad Johnson recruiting Hecate, then Jade declares herself a neutral faction and now Salty McGee sends Amariie against Hecate; this is a sad time for your average red blooded American male.

 
[Amariie slides into the ring, rising to her feet and walks up to Hecate in the center of the ring. The two members of the Daughters of Darkness stand face to face and start talking back and forth to each other. Amariie makes a guesture towards the mat and then makes a three count on her hand but Hecate just shakes her head. This continues on for several moments.]

Jack Gene - Looks like Amariie might be trying to talk Hecate into taking a lay down win but Hecate doesn't appear to be going for it..either way we will be right back after commercials with the rest of this impromptu match set up by Sault St. Marie.

If A Tree Falls Down Backstage...

Louie Cwik - Lumberjack, can I get a few words from you about what we saw happen earlier tonight, with you getting involved in the opening contest, causing BBW to lose to the Foxxy Grandpas?

[Lumberjack smiles as he adjusts the axe on his shoulder.]

Lumberjack - I wouldn't say that I caused them to lose. I mean, I didn't force Thad Williams to enter the ring. I didn't keep Bob Wire from making the save. All I did was come down to watch the match from ringside.

Louie Cwik - For weeks, Thad Williams and his team have been after you, to get an answer from you. What was the offer?

Lumberjack - The offer isn't even worth me talking about it. What I will say, Lou, is that I do have an answer. I do have an answer for Thad Williams and BBW. And that answer is... /

[Just then, Bob Wire runs into the scene and attacks Lumberjack from behind.]

Louie Cwik - Oh! No!

Lumberjack - Get off me, you...

[Wire cranks back and slams a right hand into Lumberjack that knocks him off of his feet. He grabs the axe and lands a wicked shot to Lumberjack's head using the handle.]

Louie Cwik - My god! Get some help! He's been opened up!

[Wire lays a boot or two onto the unconscious Lumberjack as medics and security run in and pull Wire off. The scene fades to a commercial as blood appears above Lumberjack's eye from the axe shot.]

Writer: Scott and Rob

["Machine Gun Messiah" by Sybreed blasts over the PA and the crowd erupts in a mixture of boos and cheers. Seconds later, Scott Vyper comes out wearing his usual navy blue suit. Vyper casually walks down the ring, climbing the stairs and steps through the ropes. Wayne Inkster hands Vyper a mic and Vyper looks over the audience. After pausing for a moment, he begins to speak.]

Scott Vyper - Ever since I reappeared onto the WMW seen, people have asked me "Hey Vyper, where have you been?". I'll touch on that in a little bit. I'd like to take a moment to iterate what's going on now. I find it absolutely hilarious that the next big war within WMW happens to be between STO's Sault St. Marie and WMW's Brad Johnson. You got 2 people who care about the business in 2 different directions. You got Sault, who cares about putting money into STO's pocket, then you got Brad, who's looking to put money in WMW's rather hollow pocket. Both can absolutely care less what happens to the individuals inside the company, instead, they rather do "what's best for the industry..." or "what's best for business".

[The crowd boos at Vyper's comments. Vyper smirks as he looks over the audience.]

Scott Vyper - See, this is what I was trying to avoid. I foresaw all of this happening as soon as that out of shape piece of **** Sault St. Marie hit the scene. The Pinnacle of Power was supposed to be an uprising against this. To put the power in hands who knew what to do with it. Let's take a look at some of the major stars who were members of the Pinnacle shall we? Jade... Valora... Sub-Beast... Ryven... Kronin... Druscilla... ALL of these people, big names... and all of them wore the Pinnacle banner. Now, Ryven is Sault's errand boy... Valora got pushed out the door and Jade... now here's an interesting piece of the puzzle. Jade, my love... This is a woman who is taking my same philosophy and applying it, creating an alternate... a choice...

[The crowd cheers as Vyper continues to praise Jade.]

Scott Vyper - So... where do I fit in? Where does the blue haired, former Hardcore, Ace Suprior and 3 time Great Lakes champion, WMW Hall of Famer belong in the grand spectrum of things? At this point and time, I can not answer that question. Naturally, Jade is my girlfriend and while the easy choice would be to side with her... I'm willing to hear all sides out before I make a choice. Now as far as MTL is concerned... I admit... teaming with Umbrage was a shock to me too. Umbrage and I have stood on opposite corners many times... In fact... Back in 2005... Umbrage was kind enough to welcome me to WMW the first time I stepped in here by beating the living **** out of me.

[Vyper pauses for a sec while the crowd once again erupts in a mixture of boos and cheers.]

Scott Vyper - That's why... the sooner we get these matches done, the better. Umbrage has proven he will be a team player... I can respect that. There is no chance however, for Umbrage and I to be... best of pals. We are simply going to go into this thing... dominate... and leave so that he can get drunk, and I can put more important things ahead of me.... Now onto where I've been...

[Just then, the lights go out and the arena is plunged into darkness. When the lights come back on, the crowd explodes into thunderous cheers as Kronin is standing right behind Scott Vyper, trademark bat in hand, new shades and the black trench/tactical suit we saw from his promo making up the outfit he wears.. Scott Vyper looks around for a moment, trying to quiet the crowd before turning and seeing Kronin, a sight that causes him to stumble backwards in surprise. Kronin lifts his baseball bat and points it directly at Scott Vyper.]

Kronin - Well, well, well. How very Vyper. Sit on the sidelines, licking your wounds, soaking in your bitterness and then come back and claim to be a prophet about the troubles plaguing the company? Wow. Just wow man, I guess we should all drop down on our knees and thank the 'Wrestling Messiah' for coming back to save us, eh?

[Scott Vyper raises his eyebrow, he begins to raise the mic to respond but Kronin cuts him off.]

Kronin - No. You shut up and listen. You are not a messiah, Scott. You never have been. You're a cancer. A disease in this business. I dismantled your Pinnacle of Power once before. Then I sided with it when Jade made it into something better, nobler then it had been before. Then you came back into the picture and well... shortly after, the Pinnacle was D.O.A. But that's okay, isn't it Scotty? As long as Scott Vyper gets his pay, gets his 30 pieces of silver, he'll do any job needed? THAT is why you and Valora got on so well. You two are both mercenaries. No the problem with a mercenary, Scott?

[Kronin narrows his eyes and rips off his shades.]

Kronin - They got no honor!

[The crowd roars as Scott Vyper grits his teeth and clenches his fists. Kronin takes a step closer.]

Kronin - They do things like... run and hide. How fitting it is that you ran from the cage when you couldn't beat me and your protege, Valora, tried to do the same thing. And it's time to be honest, Scott. Look inside yourself and tell me it hasn't eaten at you the same way it's eaten at me. Tell me what thought when through your head when I kicked out of the Vyper Driver. Tell me that your career, your legacy didn't flash before your eyes. Be honest for once in your life, you miserable son of a bitch!

[The crowd explodes into cheers, hoping for these two to hook up and fight each other one more time as they now stand toe to toe with each other.]

Scott Vyper - Oh, I can talk now? I figured you want to spew more bull**** first. First off, to blame me for the demise of Jade's iteration of MY Pinnacle is completely asinine. You didn't make the Pinnacle better, you turned it into "Super Happy Fun Time" of Power, and you wonder why TDA mopped the floor with you guys. You had Ryven being a REAL mercenary for Sault, you had Jade who left me alone to clean up the mess, sorry hun but it's true. And you... oh you're the most complicated piece of clockwork I've ever seen! How do justify your wild claims Kronin? Let me ask you a question... Did I not win YOUR Ace Superior Championship that night? Did you NOT go on to become a Great Lakes Champion after that? Kronin... you should be thanking me...

[The crowd begins to boo at Vyper's claims.]

Scott Vyper - You SHOULD be worshipping the god damn ground that I walk on because rather YOU like to admit it or not... I... MADE... YOU! Had I not crawled out of that cage while you were hulking up like a damn moron... you would STILL be in the Ace Superior division, fighting wrestlers beneath your caliber. So for once in your life Kronin... stop looking at it as black and white. For once in YOUR life, be honest with yourself... and say thank you. Say thanks for making you who you are today...

[Kronin glares at Vyper as the crowd erupts in boos and harsh remarks towards Vyper.]

Scott Vyper - I came back... with pure intentions. I didn't come back here to steal the spotlight. I didn't come back here to ruin the newest foundation of Wrestling Midwest. I simply came back here to make things more interesting. To add a little bit of chaos factor in the mix. If I knew that people were still hanging onto the past, I would not have returns so hastily...

[Kronin paces around, nodding at the reply. Finally, he stops and turns back to face Vyper.]

Kronin - Well here Scott, let me make it real easy for you. You claim you're here to help out. To take WMW out of the tailspin Sault St. Marie is taking it into, well I'm going to give you a chance. because tonight. In this ring right here. People are finally going to see Scott Vyper vs. Kronin II. No Disqualifications, must be a winner match. We are going to see which of us is the better fighter. Tonight, the 'Wrestling Messiah' meets up against.... me. Just me. See, I don't need a fancy nickname, Scott. I don't need a marketing gimmick. I'm just going to do what I do best. Come down to this ring, kick your ass, and go on back to the locker room and think about my next target. You're at a crossroads, Scotty. After tonight, you can help fix the company, or you can be part of the problem. 

[Kronin grins.]

Kronin - But tonight. Tonight you have to prove to everyone in this arena that you are better then the BEST technical wrestler in the WMW. I hope you got a new finisher in your downtime cause the Vyper Driver sure as hell won't finish me off tonight. But I got a few moves that'll end your night on a bad note for you. So uh, maybe you should go to the back, and try to figure out where you're going to run off to this time, Scotty Boy. Cause tonight. Well tonight is when I take the first step back the promised land of being Great Lakes Champ.

[Kronin slaps Vyper on the shoulder.]

Kronin - Good luck, man. I have a feeling you'll need it.

[With that, Kronin leaves the ring, keeping an eye on Vyper guarding against a sneak attack and then makes his way up the ramp to the backstage area.]

[Just as Kronin was leaving, Sault St. Marie appeared at the top of the ramp with a smile on his face.]

Sault St. Marie - You know, Kronin. You got me thinking. There's obviously a lot of "beef" here between you two. And, from what I'm getting from the fans is that they'd like you two to settle this in the ring.

[The crowd pops.]

Sault St. Marie - And who am I to stand in the way of booking a match that the fans want and that's right for this business? So, how about we settle this fight right here, right now, in the middle of the Wrestling Midwest ring.

[The crowd pops again. Just then, SSM waves towards the back and a ref runs out and down towards the ring.]

Sault St. Marie - Kronin, Scott Vyper, this match begins now. Inkster, get on the mic and make this official.

[With that, he walks to the back and Kronin heads towards the ring.]

Writer: Amanda

Jack Gene - This match could easily end up being the match of the night.  We have two legends in the ring.  One already a Hall of Famer, one is a sure fire Hall of Famer.

Bill Hughes - And to make it even better, these two just genuinely don't like each other.  Though Vyper DID make Kronin and Kronin could be a bit more grateful.

Jack Gene - Please.  Kronin was on the rise long before that first cage match for the Ace Superior Championship.  Scott Vyper is always looking to steal credit that isn't his.

[The camera switches to show Wayne Inkster standing in the ring.  Scott Vyper stands in one corner, Kronin in an opposing corner.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the following match is set for one fall and it is a No Disqualification Grudge match!  Introducing first, hailing from Chicago, Illinois.  He stands 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs in at 248lbs.  He is a WMW Hall of Famer.  He is the Wrestling Messiah SCOTT VYPER!!!

[Scott Vyper holds up his hands, getting some cheers but mostly boos as he points to Kronin and mouths the words.  "Hear that?  Wrestling.  Messiah."  Kronin rolls his eyes, saying nothing.]

Jack Gene - And give the devil his due, Sault St. Marie stepped up and signed this match right away, and as a result, we get to see a pay per view quality match here for free on Graveyard Shift.

Bill Hughes - Hmph.  I don't have to give that Son of a Bitch anything.  He fired Valora.

Jack Gene - Now he's gonna fine you!

Bill Hughes - Let him try.

Wayne Inkster - And introducing his opponent.  Hailing from Berlin, Germany but residing in Chicago, Illinois.  He stands 6 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs in at 270lbs.  He is one half of the WMW Tag Team Champions, he is KRONIN!!!!

[The crowd explodes as Kronin lifts up his right fist into the air and then points at Vyper and mouths the words.  "You're mine."  Vyper rolls his eyes and yawns making the 'talking' motion with his hand.]

Jack Gene - I don't think it can possibly be understated just how much these two do not like each other.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, these two men would genuinely love to end the career of the other, and that's saying something for Mr. Pansy ass Nice Guy Kronin.

Jack Gene - You mean the same Kronin that seems to have gotten a attitude adjustment and would likely break you in two?

Bill Hughes - What?  I'm supposed to be afraid of the [bleep]in' Neo routine he's doing now?  I mean, he broke the number one rule of trash talking.  He mentioned the Juggernaut without saying 'I'm the Juggernaut, Bitch!"  It's an actual rule, look it up.

[Jack shakes his head as the camera switches back to the ring, where Kronin and Scott Vyper have walked up to the middle of the ring and are staring each other down toe to toe in the middle of the ring.  John Law calls for the bell and the two stand there a moment exchanging words before Vyper pulls back his fist, only to kick Kronin in the groin, doubling Kronin over and throwing a punch at Kronin's head, only to have his eyes widen in shock when Kronin catches the fist and nails Vyper with a big time right hand, using his left hand, which is still grabbing Vyper's hand, to pull Vyper back and nail him with another right hand, dropping Vyper to a knee.  Vyper fires back with a blatant lowblow that brings Kronin to a knee and forces him to release Vyper.  Vyper then gets to his feet and puts his boot right in the face of Kronin, sending him toppling to the mat.]

Jack Gene - And already, Vyper is looking to take advantage of the no disqualification stipulation with a couple of low blows and a straight boot to the face.  Kronin will have to be wary of the Vyper's underhanded nature if he wants to win this match.

Bill Hughes - Haha!  I can't believe Kronin was that stupid to forget who the hell Vyper is and what he's famous for!

[Vyper bounces off the ropes and charges towards Kronin but Kronin explodes up from a knee and dives into the air, hitting Vyper with a flying Shoulder Block that sends Vyper flying to the mat and quickly through the ropes and out onto the floor.  Kronin wastes no time and bounces off the ropes and as Vyper gets to his feet, he turns just in time to be nailed as Kronin does a suicide dive over the ropes and slams into Vyper's ribs, slamming him into the guardrail.  The crowd cheering loudly and responding with chants of 'Holy Shit!']

Jack Gene - Oh my God!  Kronin went airborne and high risk there!!  We never see that from Kronin and now those already injured ribs of Vyper just got a major blow to them!

Bill Hughes - ....Okay, that was pretty cool.

[Kronin drags Vyper to his feet and ping pongs him, slamming him rib and midsection first into the ring apron and then the guardrail and then whips him towards the steel steps, but Vyper reverses it, sending Kronin towards them, but at the last second, Kronin steps onto the steel steps and launches himself forward, landing on the floor safely, only to turn around into a flying dropkick from Scott Vyper who took the same path Kronin did, using the steel steps to launch himself into the air.]

Jack Gene - Wow!  And now Vyper answering back!  He's really favoring those ribs, but if you're Scott Vyper, you gotta hope there was enough in that dropkick to keep Kronin down for a bit

Bill Hughes - Or you're digging through your pockets looking for 'rusty'

[Both men are slow to their feet.  Kronin gets to a knee shaking his head.  Vyper clutches his ribs, gritting his teeth as he pulls himself to his feet and grabs a cup of beer from a fan at ringside and as Kronin comes in, he turns and throws the beer in Kronin's face, blinding him for a moment.  Vyper then lifts Kronin up and drops him crotch first on the guard rail.  Backing up a couple steps and nailing Kronin with a big time uppercut that knocks Kronin into the crowd, tumbling onto a couple of fans.]

Jack Gene - Whoa!  Heads up!  Some fans just got a bit closer to the action then they might have liked there!

Bill Hughes - B.S.  That's why you pay the big money for ringside seats.  When those fans recover they're gonna be bragging to their friends that Kronin got knocked the [Bleep] Out right on them!  Good thing Lilly's with AWS Man though as I don't see any 'fun happy time' in Kronin's future.

[Scott Vyper debates about heading into the crowd with Kronin but then shakes his head no and makes his way back to the ring, digging under it and pulling out a table and setting it up.  Meanwhile, Kronin recovers and comes over the guardrail.  Vyper turns and the two trade punches before Kronin buries a knee into Vyper's gut, bounces Vyper's face off the set up table and then rolls Vyper into the ring.  Kronin follows him in, stalking him.]

Jack Gene - And it looks like Scott Vyper is hoping to have return of the Blue Ray DVD, but Kronin is wisely getting the action back in the ring.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, cause he's a wuss.

[Vyper gets to his feet and turns around, locking up in a collar and elbow tie up with Kronin.  The two struggle back and forth, trying to gain leverage over the other.  Vyper buries a knee into Kronin's gut and tries for a vertical suplex.  Kronin blocks the attempt and tries for one his own, Vyper is lifted up but slips behind Kronin and grabs him in a reverse waistlock, trying for a German Suplex, but Kronin blocks it, burying his elbow into Vyper's face and escapes the hold, trying to whip Vyper into the ropes but holds onto the hold and pulls Vyper to him, where he lifts Vyper up and over effortlessly with a T-Bone Suplex, Vyper rolling around on the mat, holding his back.]

Jack Gene - What a technical display there.  With his underhanded moves, it's easy to forget that Vyper is no slouch in the technical wrestling department himself and he and Kronin had a great exchange right there, folks.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, but sooner or later, Vyper had better stop playing around.  Kronin might think he actually has a chance to win this match! 

[Kronin pulls Vyper to his feet and hooks him, grinning to the crowd as he lifts Vyper up as if to go for a Vertical Suplex, holding him there for several moments before slamming him to the mat face first with a front slam.  Kronin pops back up to his feet and jumps on the mat, yelling for Scott Vyper to get up.]

Kronin (yelling):  Get Up!  Get you son of a [Bleep]!

[Scott Vyper gets to his feet slowly, shaking his head and Kronin grabs him in a rear waist lock and lifts him up, taking him down with a German Suplex, maintaining the hold as he pulls Vyper up again and takes him down with a second German Suplex, again maintaining the hold and pulling Vyper up and taking him to the mat one more time with a release German suplex, the crowd roaring as 'Kronin!' chants break out.  Kronin jumps to his feet and looks around at the crowd, almost stopping to play to them but instead turns his gaze right back on Scott Vyper.]

Jack Gene - My God, listen to these fans!  This match is really going Kronin's way and you can tell he is feeding off the energy in this crowd!  I have to say, I like this new, intensity Kronin has found!

Bill Hughes - This...is definitely not good for Scott Vyper.  If he doesn't find away to take the crowd out of this match, he's screwed.

[Kronin drops down to a three-point football stance, his gaze locked on Vyper who is trying to get to his feet.  Vinny Vegas comes running to the ring with a steel chair and tosses it into the ring.  Vyper grabs the chair as he gets up... Kronin charges trying for a spear and....

WHAP!

As Kronin charges, Vyper turns around with a baseball swing and cracks Kronin on the head, but Kronin was coming so fast, the chair ends up getting speared into Vyper's midsection and both men end up on the mat.  Kronin is busted open, bleeding fairly moderately from his head.  Vyper is writhing on the mat, holding his ribs.]

Jack Gene - My God look at the carnage, folks!  Kronin trying to spear Vyper in his injured ribs but Vinny Vegas with the run-in, bringing a chair which Vyper used, though it looks like he took some damage as well!

Bill Hughes - Yeah, but Mr. Juggernaut over there looks to be out cold!

[Indeed, Kronin does look to be out cold.  Scott Vyper uses the ropes to pull himself to his feet and coughs, holding his ribs as he glares down at Kronin.  Vegas is shouting for Vyper to pin him but Vyper shakes his head, moving to the middle of the ring and setting the chair up in the middle of the ring and then turns to look back at Kronin, an evil smile crossing his face as he walks over to Kronin, dragging him to his feet.  He leads Kronin over towards the chair, grunting as he lifts Kronin up into a fireman's carry before running forward a few steps and moving Kronin into a DDT position, dropping him head first onto the chair , Kronin hitting with such force that the chair bends and twists in the ring.  Scott Vyper jumps to his feet and pumps his fist in the air, bending over Kronin and yelling at him while paintbrushing him.]

Scott Vyper (Yelling) - Vyper Driver won't keep you down, huh?!  Get up from that you Eurotrash [bleep]er!

Jack Gene - My God!  Vyper Driver onto that steel chair!  That has to be it!

Bill Hughes - Damn right!  So much for Kronin's boasting!!

[Vyper pins Kronin but the mangled chair prevents both of Kronin's shoulders from being pinned.  He cries out in pain as the mangled metal presses into his body but John Law refuses to count.  Scott Vyper eventually jumps up and starts yelling at John Law to count.  Finally, Vyper kicks the chair out from under Kronin and pins him again.  John Law drops down and counts 1....2...3no!  Kronin gets the shoulder up!  Vyper slams his fists into the mat and jumps to his feet pulling his hair in frustration.]

Jack Gene - No!  Kronin kicks out AGAIN from the Vyper Driver!!  The crowd is going nuts here folks!!

Bill Hughes - Oh no!  Now you have to ask yourself... if I'm Vyper, I'm wondering if Kronin was right and the Vyper Driver just can't beat Kronin...

[The stadium is rocking now as "KRONIN!  KRONIN!"  chants break out.  Vyper looks around, seemingly lost for a moment and then waits for Kronin to get to his feet. Kronin slowly, ever so slowly pulls himself up to a knee, shaking his head, blood pouring down his head and face.  Vyper runs up and slams his fist into Kronin's head once, twice, and three times, keeping Kronin on his knees.  Finally Kronin shrugs off one punch, then another.  The crowd noise picks up, if that's possible.  Vyper punches again but Kronin jumps to his feet, nailing Vyper with a European Uppercut that sends the blue haired legend staggering to the ropes as Kronin jumps up and stomps his foot on the mat, firing himself up as the crowd roars.  As Vyper bounces off the ropes, Kronin charges forward and locks Vyper in the classic Abdominal Stretch move, torquing back and every so often taking his fist and slamming it into Vyper's ribs causing him to cry out and wince in pain.]

Jack Gene - Kronin is getting his second wind back folks and now he's got Vyper in the grips of the abdominal stretch!  This is a basic wrestling move, but it wrecks havoc on your rib cage, making it hard to breathe and we already know Vyper's ribs are less then 100%.  Kronin is now making every single breath that Scott Vyper draws pure torture!

Bill Hughes - It's not THAT bad a move!  If it's so evil how come no one has EVER tapped out to it?

[Kronin continues to pound Vyper's ribcage with his free hand, as the camera zooms in, we can see bruises and welts starting to form.  Kronin then grins as an idea comes to him and he holds his free hand up.  Vyper sees it and his eyes widen even as he grits his teeth in pain.  Suddenly Kronin shapes his free hand into a claw shape and grabs a chunk of Vyper's bruised rib cage as he cinches in the Abdominal Stretch, causing Vyper to cry out in pain, trying in vain to free himself.]

Jack Gene  - Oh my God!  Kronin has employed the Iron Claw as well as the abdominal stretch!  Listen to Vyper scream in agony and tell me that the Abdomnial Stretch isn't that bad of a move!

Bill Hughes - He stole this move from AWS Man!  Only AWS Man uses the Mandible Claw!

Jack Gene - Yeah.  also AWS Man's version never works while Kronin's seems to be working pretty well.

[In the ring, Vyper, still crying out in pain, is trying to position himself in a spot to help him leverage Kronin over with a hiptoss but Kronin fights it and maintains the hold for what seems like forever.  Finally, a good minute into applying the dual submission, Kronin grunts and lifts Vyper up and plants him on the mat with a gutwrench powerbomb, both men lying exhausted on the mat after the move.]

Jack Gene - Oh Man!  Finally the torturous hold is ended, but Kronin goes right back to Vyper's ribcage with a massive Gut Wrench Powerbomb.  The crowd is still electric but the blood loss has to be catching up to Kronin here.  You gotta think this match needs to end soon.

Bill Hughes - I gotta agree, both of these men have given us their all tonight and I gotta believe both of their gas tanks are on 'E' right about now.  But you know what, I'm actually going to give Kronin some props here tonight.  You said at the beginning of the match these two men were legends... well... they're damn sure fighting like legends right now...

Jack Gene - You can say that again! 

[In the ring, Kronin slowly gets up and wipes a bit of the blood from his eyes as he makes his way over to Vyper's prone body, pulling him to his feet, measuring him and nailing him with a big time right hand, followed by a second and then a third, driving Vyper into the corner where Kronin climbs up to the second turnbuckle and begins raining down punches on Vyper's head.  The crowd counts with him until he gets to 10 but then Vyper grabs his legs and runs forward, planting Kronin on the mat, both men again lying exhausted on the mat as John Law surveys both men and begins the 10 count...

[John Law gets to 9 before Kronin gets to his feet, staggering back a bit from blood loss.  John Law checks on him and Kronin waves him off.  Vyper is up soon after and charges trying to nail Kronin with a clothesline but Kronin dodges the attempt and out of nowhere locks in his sleeperhold, dragging Vyper to the middle of the ring as Vyper's arms flail about trying to find a way to free himself.]

Jack Gene - Sleeperhold!  Sleeperhold!  Kronin's got it locked in tight and even IF Vyper can get to the ropes, there's no Disqualification!  Vyper needs to actually break free from the hold!

Bill Hughes - My freaking GOD!  When is Kronin going to get a trademark finisher from this decade?  He's using a submission move that wasn't even that good in the 80's when it was 'big'!

[Vyper struggles, trying to get to the side of Kronin for elbow shots or a possible means to break the hold, but Kronin expertly matches Scott Vyper step for step and grits his teeth, the camera zooming in, showing Kronin's muscles straining and Vyper's face turning red from lack of oxygen..]

Jack Gene - Vyper is in a bad way, here folks!  He's fading fast.  Kronin's height and weight advantage really come into play here and if Scott Vyper doesn't manage to break this hold soon, he's a dead duck.

Bill Hughes - Oh come on!  This would be like Vyper being pinned after a Leg Drop!  No one EVER loses to this move!  It just doesn't happen!

[Vyper drops to a knee, then to his other knee as Kronin keeps the leverage on, Vyper's eyes rolling back into his head as he stops moving.  John Law comes over and yells for Vyper a few times.  When Vyper doesn't respond, he lifts Vyper's arm and holds it in the air, tapping the hand a few times first and then lets it drop.  He then repeats the move and lets it drop again.  Again the hand falls limp.  Kronin keeps the hold on as the crowd noise slowly builds and rises.... John Law lifts the hand up one final time and drops it.  When it drops, he calls for the bell and orders Kronin to release Vyper.  Kronin does and Vyper drops face first onto the mat, unconscious as the crowd explodes into massive cheers.]

Jack Gene - he did it!  Oh my GOD!  Kronin has done it folks!  Kronin has beaten Vyper and beaten him definitively by putting Vyper to sleep!  So Bill... I guess we have at least one name on the list of people who have lost to the sleeperhold.  Scott Vyper.

Bill Hughes - Oh man... we're NEVER going to hear the end of this!  What a disastrous return to singles action for Scott Vyper!

Jack Gene - But what a night for Kronin!  A year and a half in the making, he finally gets retribution, and can say that he beat Scott Vyper!  And what a match for Kronin to earn his first victory via the sleeperhold!

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of the match, by submission, KRONIN!!!!

[Another thunderous ovation from the crowd as Kronin pumps his fist in the air and glances down at Scott Vyper, nodding to himself before he stumbles out of the ring and heads towards the back.]

Louie Cwik - Josh, if I could talk to you about your win earlier tonight.

Josh Briskout - Honestly, I'm way too busy to worry about the past. All about the future. Gotta prepare for AWS Man and his main event match. Keeping the belt on him is the only thing left that matters tonight.

Louie Cwik - Oh, okay. Well, can I...

[With that, Briskout pushes Cwik out of the room and closes the door. The scene fades.]

Louie Cwik Talks With Kronin

Writer: Rob

[The shot opens up backstage in Kronin's locker room.]

Louie Cwik - So Kronin, big win out there. You finally beat Scott Vyper. How do you-

[Kronin leans in and smiles.]

Kronin - I'm sorry, what did you say?

[Louie looks around confused.]

Louie Cwik - You... beat, Scott Vyper.

[Kronin grins and nods his head.]

Kronin - I'm sorry man, could you say that one more time. I kinda like the sound of it, but there's something... missing...

[Louie looks around very confused and slowly repeats himself.]

Louie Cwik - I said you BEAT Scott Vyper.

[Kronin grins and shakes his head.]

Kronin - No, I destroyed. Scott Vyper. DEE-STROYED! Finally. After about a year and a half of questions, of all the B.S. that went with that match, I finally put that smug, arrogant son of a...

[Kronin trials off here, stopping himself and taking a breath before continuing.]

Kronin - I destroyed Scott Vyper. I proved once and for all that I am better then the GREAT Hall of Famer. You know what that means, right? That means these fans here... finally have their reward, finally have their reason to look to me to be the guy.

[Kronin nods.]

Kronin - That's right. I'm the guy. I'm the guy who made AWS Man say He Quits. I'm the guy that ended Sub-Beast's career. I'm the guy that just put Scotty too Snakey to sleep. I'm the guy that's now going to go on to get the GLC title shot, that will then grab, the title at Hardcore Hell. That's right I'M THE GUY!  I'm the guy they call Kronin. And soon, very soon. I'm gonna be the guy they call... '3-time Great Lakes Champ.'

[Kronin turns and heads off camera as the scene fades to black.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) vs. Druscilla

Jack Gene – Welcome back, fans. We've taken our last commercial break now, which means it's time for the match we've all been waiting for: the Great Lakes title match.

Bill Hughes – Yes! This is going to be awesome, Jack. AWS Man vs. Druscilla, unquestionably the two greatest technicians on our roster today, going head to head for the top title.

Jack Gene – I don't know if I agree with that, we have several other wrestlers who can give them a run for their money such as Kronin, Jade, Ryven-

Bill Hughes – I said unquestionably, Jack, and I meant it … at least now that She Who Shall Not Be Named is gone.

Jack Gene – Well, regardless, this is Druscilla's GLC rematch from AWS Man (also known as Bill) winning her title at Party in the Plaza, and yes, it should be a fantastic match.

[Wayne Inkster is standing in the ring with a microphone.]

Wayne Inkster – Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for our MAIN EVENT, for the WMW Great Lakes Championship!

[The fans pop.]

Wayne Inkster – Introducing first, challenging for the title tonight … she stands at 6 feet even and weighs in at 220 pounds … hailing from London, England … a former Great Lakes and Ace Superior champion … DRRUUUSCIILLLLAAAA!!!

[The lights in the arena dim and Druscilla's voice speaks over the PA saying, "England Prevails!" 'Can Die No More' by Lake of Tears then plays over the PA and Druscilla walks out slowly, holding her chalice and stands at the entranceway, looking down her nose at the ring, a smug sneer on her face. The crowd boos but Druscilla ignores it as she makes her way down the ramp towards the ring. When she gets there, she sets her chalice aside and climbs into the ring, giving a sideways glance towards the entryway as she leans back against one of the turnbuckles.]

Jack Gene – Druscilla looks as arrogant and unconcerned as ever. This will be her first singles contest with the Insane One, but Dru is confident as always that she'll be the better woman.

Bill Hughes – Any other time, I'd say she should be, but against AWS Man … I just don't know. There's a reason he's held the GLC more than anyone else in WMW history.

Wayne Inkster – And the champion … standing 6'1" and weighing 236 pounds … from "Freakville," NC … a five-time GLC and four-time Midwest Tag League champion … AWS MAN (ALSO KNOWN AS BIIIIILLLLL)!!!

["Three Point One Four" by the Bloodhound Gang plays as the Insane One walks out from the back, immediately met by a wave of boos from the crowd. The title is strapped around AWS Man (also known as Bill)'s waist, and his valet Lilly is following close behind, as always carrying Pen on a pillow. The Insane One struts down the ramp, clearly as unconcerned about the match as Druscilla is.]

Jack Gene – And here comes AWS Man for his first match since winning the title, accompanied by his newly won valet Lilly. I just feel terrible for her, being made to wear that humiliating costume by AWS Man.

Bill Hughes – First off, get your facts straight, Jack. AWS Man had no interest in Lilly, so he gave her to Pen, who's the one making her wear the Leia bikini. Second, get off your high horse. Gras-Dawg was going to make Amariie wear probably the exact same thing, or maybe something even more revealing, until she got out of it by saying he was the better man. And you never had a problem with THAT, did you? No, because Gras-Dawg's a fan favorite, which makes it OK. Your hypocrisy is sickening.

Jack Gene – Oh, I don't know that Gras-Dawg was ever actually going to go through with that; I think he was just trying to teach Amariie a lesson. And even if he did, she was the one who lost the match and had to face the consequences. Lilly wasn't even involved in the match that's now changed her career and separated her from Kronin.

Bill Hughes – Oh, but she was involved. Have you already forgotten that she's the one who handed Kronin the chair that cost him the match? As far as I'm concerned, Lilly knew exactly what she was doing. She wanted out from under Kronin's oppressive thumb.

Jack Gene – Oh, give me a break, Bill…

[By this time AWS Man (also known as Bill) is in the ring. He lifts his arms and has Lilly remove the title from around his waist, then hold it in the air and turn a circle with it like a boxing or UFC ring girl. Lilly then exits the ring and hands the title over to the timekeeper, before putting Pen in a chair at ringside to watch the match while Lilly remains standing.]

Bill Hughes – Ha! Pen gets to sit down while Lilly has to stand. Classic.

Jack Gene – Right, because I'm sure the damn spatula's legs get really tired…

[Referee John Law speaks briefly with both competitors, before signaling for the bell.]

Jack Gene – And it's on! But neither wrestler is immediately moving to attack. They're still in their opposite sides of the ring, staring each other down.

Bill Hughes – Because they're both plotting out their strategy, Jack. Druscilla and AWS Man are both thinking man's wrestlers – yes, even AWS Man. Neither of them are going to just blindly rush into action.

[Finally, Druscilla and AWS Man (also known as Bill) both dart forward and lock into a collar-and-elbow tieup. After a momentary struggle, the Insane One begins backing Druscilla up towards her corner.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man has a slight weight and height advantage, giving him the edge in this tieup. But I'd still say that Druscilla is the stronger competitor when it comes down do it.

Bill Hughes – Oh, definitely, especially if you're talking about pound-for-pound. She just doesn't need to demonstrate her full power just yet.

[After pushing Druscilla back into her corner, AWS Man (also known as Bill) quickly backs up a few steps. John Law interjects himself to keep the Insane One from stepping back in there and pummeling Druscilla in the corner. Druscilla simply watches him coolly, not making a move to leave the safety of the corner. When she does step out of it, AWS Man (also known as Bill) engages her in another tieup, and this time backs her into a parallel corner, where Law again forces the Insane One back.]

Jack Gene – I'm not sure I get this. Druscilla doesn't seem to be putting forth much resistance at all, or attempting to get any offense in. What's the deal here?

Bill Hughes – And that, Jack, is why you'll never be as good a commentator as me: because you're stupid. Druscilla is playing mind games with AWS Man. The longer she waits to attack, the more frustrated he's going to get, and the more likely he'll make a mistake. Look, you can already see it in his demeanor.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) paces back and forth a bit, impatiently motioning Druscilla to come out of the corner while she just watches him with a cold smirk. Finally, Druscilla slowly walks out of the corner, still keeping the referee between her and the Insane One. After making the crowd wait several more moments, she moves in as if for one more tieup, but suddenly paintbrushes AWS Man (also known as Bill) in the side of his face, where it's unprotected by his paintball mask. The slap is hard enough to make the Insane One stumble a few steps, giving Druscilla a chance to begin pummeling him in the back of the head with heavy blows.]

Bill Hughes – Ha! You see! Man, you must get tired of me always being right!

Jack Gene – I'll let you know if it starts happening more than once every blue moon. But yes, this time you do appear to have been correct, because Druscilla is suddenly striking with everything she has, and aiming her attacks directly on AWS Man's head. We've all heard the rumors that he's still feeling the effects of a concussion from a couple months ago, which may have been worsened at Party in the Plaza despite his winning the match. His head is definitely a smart place for Dru to focus.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) tries to cover up, but Druscilla still backs him into the ropes with repeated blows. She then whips him off the opposite side, but when the Insane One returns, he catches her with a spear. AWS Man (also known as Bill) quickly transitions into a mount position, from which he traps Druscilla in the Slap the Freak Around. Druscilla twists her head around to try to avoid the barrage of blows, but most connect.]

Bill Hughes – Ooh, but don't count AWS Man out yet! Personally, I don't think there's much to those concussion rumors. I wouldn't be surprised if AWS Man started spreading the rumor himself just to make people think he's more vulnerable than he really is. Getting people to misunderestimate him is his specialty.

Jack Gene – I see you've been studying up on the George W. Bush book of expressions…

[Druscilla uses her strength to push AWS Man (also known as Bill) off of her and roll over towards the ropes. He scrambles up and moves in for the attack again, but she grabs him by the pants and falls backwards to propel the Insane One through the ropes to the outside. But AWS Man (also known as Bill) lands on his feet and swiftly turns to reach under the ropes and trip Druscilla as she tries to stand back up. He then slides back into the ring and climbs on top of her again, putting her in another Slap the Freak Around. Despite their dislike of both wrestlers, the crowd applauds AWS Man (also known as Bill)'s tenacity.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man actually gets a pop from the crowd here, who so far have just been booing champion and challenger alike.

Bill Hughes – I think they just like seeing Druscilla get slapped around. The fans have always been jealous of Druscilla's poise and beauty.

Jack Gene – I think it's more accurate to say they don't like the way she constantly lords her power and wealth over them as if they're peasants.

Bill Hughes – "As if" they're peasants? Oh, they are, Bill. They're just in denial.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) doesn't stay on Druscilla long this time, instead getting off and allowing her to rise as well. As the Dark Countess gets up to her hands and knees, the Insane One moves forward and kicks her stiffly in the ribs. Druscilla cries out in pain and pauses, giving AWS Man (also known as Bill) the chance to deliver another kick. This second one seems to anger Druscilla more than hurt her, as she surges to her feet and kicks the Insane One in the gut, then pulls him into a short-arm clothesline. But AWS Man (also known as Bill) ducks the clothesline and, when Druscilla turns back around, scoops her up onto his shoulder in an upside-down position.]

Bill Hughes – AWS Man's going for the Drop You On Your Freakin' Face, the move he won the title with! This could be one of the fastest GLC defenses ever!

Jack Gene – I doubt it. Even if he connects, I don't think it will be enough to put Druscilla away this early.

[But the move doesn't connect, as Druscilla immediately begins fighting it by elbowing AWS Man (also known as Bill) in the head. He staggers back into the ropes, allowing Druscilla to slide off of his back onto the apron, and drop from there to the floor.]

Jack Gene – Druscilla escapes the moves and retreats to the ringside area to regroup.

Bill Hughes – More smart strategy by Dru. If AWS Man really is suffering from a concussion, he needs to finish her quickly before his injury worsens. Buying more time in the match works in the challenger's favor.

[Druscilla paces around ringside, taking a moment to give the stinkeye to the booing fans at ringside. As she sneers at some of the so-called "peasants" in the audience, AWS Man (also known as Bill) takes the opportunity to bounce off the ropes on the opposite side and catch Druscilla with a corkscrew plancha as she turns around. He pulls himself back to his feet, looking around as if in shock at the cheers the move received.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man is definitely not used to having the fans cheer anything he does. It's probably been over a year since that's happened. I think it might actually be distracting him.

Bill Hughes – Heh, Lilly is definitely not one of those cheering anything AWS Man does. She's just standing there next to Pen's chair, looking miserable.

Jack Gene – Can you blame her?

Bill Hughes – Sure, as long as I don't have to have a good reason.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) picks up Druscilla and bangs her head off the ring barricade. As she stumbles away, he hooks her for a vertical suplex, but as he tries to execute the move he finds it blocked by Druscilla hooking her leg through his. Druscilla then begins hammering on top of the Insane One's back, causing him to bend forward a bit so Druscilla can grab him in a front chancery for a DDT; but before she can drop him, AWS Man (also known as Bill) charges forward and slams her back into the ring apron.]

Jack Gene – Druscilla just nearly dropped AWS Man on his head, which could have spelled the end for him if he's in as bad shape as we've heard he might be. But the GLC thought quickly and bought himself some more time in this match.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) then grabs Druscilla and shoves her shoulder-first into the steel ring steps. He takes a moment to taunt the crowd, which receives him some more boos. The Insane One seems surprised, apparently expecting more cheers.]

Bill Hughes – Hey, these idiot fans are booing him now! What gives?!

Jack Gene – I don't think they were ever cheering for AWS Man himself, just for some of the moves he was performing. When it comes down to it, he's still an ass who the crowd are always going to prefer to boo, especially when he's actively taunting him.

Bill Hughes – But he only taunts because he cares!

[After arrogantly scraping Druscilla's face with his boot, AWS Man (also known as Bill) now rolls the former champion, still nursing her shoulder, into the ring. The Insane One follows her in and waits from a half-crouched position for Druscilla to stand. When she does so, he tries for a Knock Your Freakin' Head Off (thrust kick), but Druscilla ducks and immediately hits AWS Man (also known as Bill) with a big falling forearm to the back of the head, causing him to drop like a stone and roll around, clutching his head.]

Jack Gene – Ooh! Druscilla manages to avoid what could have been a knockout move, and turns the tables on AWS Man with another big shot to the head!

Bill Hughes – Oh, man. I hope it's not true about AWS Man's multiple concussions … because if it is, a few more shots like that could threaten to end his career. And nobody wants to see that happen.

Jack Gene – I think Kronin and Lilly might beg to differ…

Bill Hughes – Na, not even them. Kronin would rather be the one to end AWS Man's career personally, and as for Lilly, she'll learn to love AWS Man, she just hasn't had time yet!

[Druscilla walks over and pulls AWS Man (also known as Bill) to his feet by the arm. Without ever releasing the arm, she pulls him into a short-arm clothesline that roughly knocks the Insane One back down to land on the back of his head. Druscilla stalks around AWS Man (also known as Bill) for a moment before pulling him up to repeat the same move. She then begins methodically stomping on the top of his head, garnering louder boos as she continues to do so.]

Jack Gene – This crowd obviously has no love for AWS Man, but even they don't approve of what Druscilla's doing here, which could quite frankly be jeopardizing AWS Man's career.

Bill Hughes – Oh, you mean like exactly what I was saying like a minute ago? Yeah, Jack, way to steal material from me once again.

Jack Gene – I was hardly stealing from you, I was just reiterating a point.

Bill Hughes – I don't know what that means, and I won't respond to it… Actually, I will. You suck ass.

[Druscilla backs up and waits for AWS Man (also known as Bill) to try to sit up, just so she can rup up and plant a boot in the center of his forehead. She then crouches next to him and begins raising the Insane One's head and repeatedly slamming it off of the mat. John Law soon intervenes and asks Druscilla to back off so that he can check if AWS Man is still able to compete.]

Jack Gene – Referee John Law, doing the right thing here by checking on AWS Man. Nobody has to convince me how big of a jackass the current GLC is, but he's still a WMW legend, and I'd rather see him survive to compete another day.

Bill Hughes – I can't blame Druscilla for targeting the head, but even I have to admit she might be getting carried away here. I mean, if it was Kronin or someone, then she could have at him, but AWS Man's a different story.

[Based on his responses, Law determines that AWS Man's good to continue, at least for the moment. He backs off, but Druscilla continues to wait until AWS Man (also known as Bill) begins to pull himself up in the corner, at which point Druscilla comes in and begins pummeling the Insane One as he's too out of it to defend himself. Law tries to force her to back off, but Druscilla makes full use of her five seconds before pulling AWS Man (also known as Bill) out of the corner by his hair. Druscilla winds up for another big forearm to the head, but before she can deliver it, the Insane One hits her with a shot to the gut, then another to break her grasp on him.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man is starting to fight back! Guess there's some life in the champ after all.

Bill Hughes – Of course. Only an idiot would have ever doubted him.

Jack Gene – You were the first to say his career might be in jeopardy!

Bill Hughes – Oh, that was just for dramatic effect…

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) backs Druscilla into the ropes and whips her towards the other side, but the Englishwoman reverses. On the rebound, the Insane One goes for a clothesline, but Druscilla sidesteps to avoid it and grabs him in a sleeper. AWS Man (also known as Bill) struggles violently at first, but his movements quickly become dulled.]

Jack Gene – Oh, sleeper locked on by Druscilla! Good tactic to use on a possibly concussed opponent. With AWS Man's brain already being abnormally swollen, it should be much easier to put him to sleep.

Bill Hughes – Yeah, it's smart, but come on. I'd like to see something more exciting to finish the match. Maybe Druscilla's just pissed that AWS Man's made fun of her for tapping to Pyre at Party in the Plaza.

Jack Gene – Yeah, I think it's a good bet she hasn't forgotten about that one.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) sinks to his knees, then to the mat, as Law comes in to check on him. But the Insane One continues to struggle enough to avoid Law calling the match. With one last burst of energy, he fights back up to his feet, then reaches up to rake Druscilla in the eyes. With the goth chick temporarily stunned, he's able to elbow her in the face to escape her grasp. AWS Man (also known as Bill) then takes off into the ropes, and ducks the instinctive big boot attempt from Dru on the rebound. After bouncing off the other side, the Insane One returns to take Druscilla down with a flying cross body. His momentum causes him to roll several feet away from her, too spent to make a cover.]

Jack Gene – A surge of energy from AWS Man keeps him in this match! But is it a case of too little, too late, Bill? Druscilla's done a lot of damage to his head this match, and I'm not sure AWS Man even has enough wits left about him to realize he needs to make the cover, were he physically capable of doing it.

Bill Hughes – Jack, just exactly what the hell kind of learning ability do you have that prevents you from remembering the awesomeness of AWS Man (also known as Bill), though he's displayed it time and again? Don't ever count him out.

Jack Gene – You know, sometimes you're just downright hurtful…

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Druscilla both slowly make it up to their feet, with the Insane One having a slight headstart. As Druscilla makes it up, AWS Man (also known as Bill) hits her with a big slap to stun her. He then rebounds off the ropes again, but this time isn't quick enough to avoid Dru's sudden big boot.]

Jack Gene – A big boot from Druscilla puts AWS Man back flat on his back! That impact didn't look like it did his head any favors.

Bill Hughes – No, I'm sure it didn't…

[Druscilla collapses as well after delivering the boot. She rolls over to her hands and knees and crawls over to the ring ropes to help herself up. Once she stands, she turns to see AWS Man (also known as Bill) staggering towards her. Druscilla quickly kicks him in the gut, then grabs him by the shoulder and propels him headfirst through the ropes into the steel post. The Insane One slowly sinks to the outside of the ring.]

Jack Gene – Oh, my God! Druscilla just cracked AWS Man's head into the ring post, and that's got to be it. With the damage to the head that he's already sustained, there's just no way AWS Man can continue after that.

Bill Hughes – I would have to agree. Maybe Druscilla can win this match by decision or something, but AWS Man's done.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill), now bleeding all over the front of his paintball mask from a cut along the top of his head, tries to get up using the ring apron, but collapses again. Lilly looks on with satisfaction, as John Law begins to count the Insane One out. But Druscilla slides out to break the count and delivers a boot to AWS Man (also known as Bill)'s head as he tries again to sit up. She then picks the bloody Insane One up and rolls him in the ring.]

Jack Gene – Oh, come on. John Law's really going to let Druscilla continue this beating?

Bill Hughes – Well, in Druscilla's defense, she can't win the title by count out. It's not really fair to cost her the title because she beat AWS Man up too badly.

[Druscilla slowly follows AWS Man (also known as Bill) in, looking exhausted but also ecstatic that she has the match won. She covers the Insane One, grinding her forearm in his face as she does so. Law drops down for the cover. 1 … 2 … 3- But Law sees that AWS Man (also known as Bill) has maneuvered his foot under the bottom rope, breaking the count. Druscilla becomes furious at the stoppage of the count. Instead of dragging the GLC farther from the ropes and covering him again, she picks him up, shoves him into the corner, and begins pummeling him once more.]

Jack Gene – It's strange to say I'm almost starting to feel bad for AWS Man, but… Well, it might just be smarter for him to give up the GLC this match and preserve his career for a while longer.

Bill Hughes – But that's what makes AWS Man a great champion, though you never give him his due credit. That title means everything to him. After how hard he worked to win it, you think he's just going to give it up in his first defense? He risked his career to gain it, and he's damn sure going to risk it to keep it.

[The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Josh Briskout makes his way down the ramp. Dr. Genocide stops at ringside, pounding the mat and urging AWS Man (also known as Bill) to fight back. Law sees him and warns him to stay out of the ring.]

Jack Gene – Wait, here's Josh Briskout, who's formed a weird relationship with AWS Man over the past few weeks. Apparently AWS Man went to him for help rehabilitating his concussion, which I'd think an actual doctor might have been more useful at, but I'm sure you'll call me an idiot for even suggesting, Bill.

Bill Hughes – What? Why would I do that? Briskout's a madman, of course AWS Man shouldn't have gone to him. That was a bad move.

[Druscilla pauses from kicking AWS Man (also known as Bill) in the face to yell at Briskout, and tell Law to eject him from ringside. Law explains that Briskout hasn't done anything illegal yet to warrant being ejected, which only exasperates Druscilla. She moves in to deliver another boot to AWS Man's head, but this time Law intervenes and forces her to back off under the threat of disqualification. Druscilla paces, getting even more infuriated as AWS Man (also known as Bill) is given some time to recover.]

Jack Gene – Druscilla seemed perfectly content to take advantage of the corner rule earlier this match, but now that it's working in AWS Man's favor, she evidently has a problem with it.

Bill Hughes – It IS a pretty stupid rule, when you think about it. Why can't you beat someone up just because they're next to the turnbuckle? They should fight back if they don't like it.

[Law eventually allows Druscilla to resume her attack on the Insane One, who is now bleeding more heavily from the top of his head. But as she moves in, the Dark Countess suddenly finds herself flattened by a Knock Your Freakin' Head Off! As Druscilla falls flat on her back, AWS Man (also known as Bill) collapses forward, landing next to her with an arm draped over her. Law drops down for the count. 1 … 2 … 3- But Druscilla shoots her shoulder up in time to break the count, getting mostly boos from the crowd.]

Jack Gene – I don't know if the fans are booing just because they hate Druscilla and will boo her no matter what, or if some of them actually consider AWS Man the lesser of two evils. But either way, a lot of fans were hoping she'd be put away right there.

Bill Hughes – Honestly, even as awesome as he is, I don't think AWS Man has enough left in the tank to finish her off. He should just get DQed or something.

Jack Gene – Bill! That's a terrible thing to encourage a Great Lakes champion to do.

Bill Hughes – Fine, he can do it the stupid way and try to win, but I don't think that'll go too well for him.

[Druscilla slowly rolls over and pushes herself up to her feet. She picks up AWS Man (also known as Bill), who seems to have spent the last of his energy with that kick, and whips him towards the ropes. She lifts him up on the rebound for the Black Hole Slam, but the Insane One grabs her by the head and pushes off the nearest ropes with his feet, turning the move into a running springboard tornado DDT. The force of the impact sends AWS Man (also known as Bill) rolling away, going underneath the bottom rope to fall out of the ring once more.]

Jack Gene – What a counter! AWS Man might have actually been able to win with that incredible DDT, but he went tumbling out of the ring! He desperately needs to get back in there before Druscilla can recover.

Bill Hughes – Seriously, this has to be his last chance in this match. We all know about Druscilla's uncanny resilience. If she suddenly sits up all refreshed, it's over for AWS Man.

[At ringside, Briskout suddenly runs over and snatches Pen off of the chair next to Lilly. He jogs over to AWS Man (also known as Bill) and helps him up while Law is checking on Druscilla. He hands Pen to the Insane One, who hides the spatula behind his back as Law turns around and sees Briskout next to him. Law yells at Briskout and points to the back, indicating that this time he is ejecting Dr. Genocide. But while Law is busy with Briskout, who's playing innocent, AWS Man (also known as Bill) slides into the ring and readies Pen for a shot from the spatula as Druscilla suddenly sits up and starts to rise to her feet.]

Jack Gene – Hey, Briskout handed Pen off to AWS Man! He's going to try to give her an inanimate bitch smack! … Er, pardon my language, fans, that's just what he calls a hit from Pen.

Bill Hughes – Dirty mouth, Jack. But it looks like Druscilla was right to want Briskout ejected as soon as he came down. Obviously he was up to no good! His name is Dr. Genocide, for crying out loud!

[As AWS Man (also known as Bill) is about to charge forward for the shot, Lilly shouts a warning to John Law. He turns around and sees the Insane One with the spatula poised, and swiftly snatches it away from him. AWS Man (also known as Bill) turns and immediately begins yelling at Law about "inanimate discrimination," or some gibberish. The Insane One's antics keep Law from noticing Druscilla crawling up behind him and nailing him with a low blow. As AWS Man (also known as Bill) starts to collapse forward, Druscilla stands up and catches him, hooking both his arms behind him to lift the Hall of Famer into the air, and bring him crashing back down with her Dark Endings finisher, which slams the Insane One face-first into the mat.]

Jack Gene – Dark Endings! Law missed the low blow that set up the move, because he was busy depositing of the weapon that Briskout introduced into the match!

Bill Hughes – WHAT?! Lilly just ratted out her own master! I'm pretty sure it says in her contract she shouldn't do that!

[Druscilla confidently rolls AWS Man (also known as Bill) over and makes a lackadaisical cover, as Briskout looks on in dismay from the ramp and Lilly watches with a satisfied smirk on her face. Law drops down for the count. 1 … 2 … 3! The bell rings as "Can Die No More" plays over the PA, and Druscilla slowly rises. Law hands her the title, which Druscilla holds aloft over her head as the crowd gives her a mixed reaction, though with more boos than cheers.]

Bill Hughes – Druscilla did it! She now begins her second GLC reign, the first woman in this company to achieve that! That's right, neither Jade or She Who Shall Not Be Named managed to do what Druscilla just did!

Jack Gene – But Bill, I hope you realize the irony here. You and AWS Man have been having a great time mocking Lilly for inadvertently costing Kronin the title when she handed him a weapon, but Briskout just did the exact same thing to his buddy AWS Man! If it weren't for the introduction of Pen in this match, AWS Man could possibly still have won!

Bill Hughes – Yeah, you can blame Briskout, but he was just trying to help. The real culprit is Lilly. I swear, that woman is a curse! She ends up costing whoever she's managing the title! AWS Man needs to just do himself a favor and fire her after this.

Jack Gene – I suppose he would have authority to do that, but we'll just have to wait to see his reaction… Folks, we have a new GLC, but we are out of time tonight. We'll see you next week, as MTL4 continues!

[The shot fades.]