Wrestling Midwest

Graveyard Shift 130

John Squires — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:20:53 +0000

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

MTL4
The Celestial Avatars vs. The Inquisition

Main Event
Hecate vs. Scott Vyper

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

The Foxxy Grandpas Arrive

Writer: Steph and Garvin

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

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

Handlebeards - Mumbles.

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

[The scene fades as Tim continues talking.]

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

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

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

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

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

Bill Hughes - Obviously.

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

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

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

The Celestial Avatars vs. The Inquisition

Writer: Garvin

[Out from the back appear Hecate and Jade.]

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

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

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

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

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

[Then, a Church bell tolls three times and over the PA, a group of Gregorian monks can be heard reciting the Latin poem 'Dies Irae'. Father Nathan emerges from the back, walking side by side with the Black Friar, both men also adding their voices to those on the PA. They make their way down to ringside, where Nathan sets his cross down and both men then climb into the ring, conversing with each other before the match.]

Jack expects this match to go the full 15-minute time limit. But, unlike Bill, he believes that the Avatars have the advantage. Hecate and Father Nathan are both in the same spot, physically. They're both hurt, they're both struggling, they're both fighting through the pain, and they both are looking forward to going to Burn to fight for the Ace Superior Championship. What gives TCA the advantage is Jade. Bill says that the fact that Jack brought up the ASC match at Burn, and Hecate's potential for being in it signifies why The Inquisition has the advantage. Because they know what this match is about, and that's MTL4. Nothing else.

[Jade and Black Friar begin the fight. As they reach the center of the ring, they lock up, but Father Nathan immediately drives a knee into her midsection and then takes her over with a hiptoss. He tries to get her into a submission on the ground, but she fights out of it. They get back to their feet and she ducks under a clothesline, quickly going after his back and knees with kicks and forearms. With Nathan on the ground, she tags in Hecate. Hecate comes in and they pull him up. The whip him into the ropes and take him down with a double clothesline. Hecate makes the cover, but only gets a 1-count. She puts Nathan into an arm/neck lock.]

Jack reminds everyone that this is the second MTL tournament that the Celestial Avatars have been a part of, and it's been because of their experience that they're at this point. They are the veterans of this tournament and have an obvious advantage. Bill says they have an obvious disadvantage though, and that's because Jade is on the outside of the ring.

[Nathan fights out of the hold and gets to his feet, but Hecate keeps him at bay, moving her arm lock to a side headlock. She tags in Jade. As Jade pops back in, she slams a forearm into his midsection. Hecate lets go and climbs out of the ring. Jade pushes Nathan against the ropes and whips him across the ring. As he bounces back, Jade gets him into a sleeper. As he fights it, it's obvious that she's forcing him to the mat. Somehow, he pushes her past him and slams her down with a backdrop driver. As they stand back up, she goes for a right hand, but she misses. He ducks it and lands a heavy shot to her midsection causing her to fall backwards. He makes the hot tag to Black Friar. As Friar comes back in, he pulls Jade back up and throws her into the ropes. He connects with a running dropkick, sending her inside out. He makes the cover, but she kicks out after two. Friar pulls her up and slams her back down. He follows it up with an elbow drop, but she rolls out of the way. She crawls over to the corner and quickly tags in Hecate. Hecate runs in and meets Friar with a right hand. But he responds with a right hand of his own. They trade rights and lefts. Hecate gets the advantage and sends him in the ropes. He holds on. She charges and he connects with a back elbow. He then connects with a springboard moonsault. He holds on for the pin, but only gets a two count. He pulls her back up and tags in Father Nathan.]

Bill Hughes harps on Hecate some more, but Jack says he's being over-critical. Jack says that this is the turning point of the match. If Father Nathan can keep Hecate in the ring, that it is likely the match will end in the Inquisitions way. But, if Hecate can survive the attack and bring Jade back into the match, it is likely that Jade can overcome, since Father Nathan is also battling injuries. But both of these competitors are weak at this point and it's obvious.

[As Father Nathan comes in, he pulls up Hecate. He backs her into the ropes before shooting her across the ring, as she bounces back, he boots her in the midsection. He lifts her up onto his shoulders, but she slides off the back, holding onto his head. She tries to lock on a dragon sleeper, but he counters and twists into it, so that he's facing her. He picks her up and flips her over with a Northern Lights Suplex. He holds it for a pin, but it only gets a 2. Nathan is the first to pop up. As Hecate does, he lands a wicked right hand to her jaw that sends her stumbling. He lifts her onto his shoulders and then drops her down in front of him, driving a knee into her face in a move Jack called the Price of Sin. He makes the cover. Both Jade and Black Friar jump into the ring. Friar takes Jade down with a clothesline as Nathan gets the 3-count. The match is over.]

Wayne Inkster announces The Inquisition as the winner and says that they will face Revolution at GS131. Jack was very impressed by both teams tonight, but says he thought the best team won. Bill reminds him that The Inquisition were named the Fighters of the Week going into tonight, and it's likely, this win, will lock them in that position.

[Nathan and the Black Friar head to the back, celebrating while Jade checks on Hecate in the center of the ring. After a few moments, Hecate leaves the ring, and walks up the ramp alone, leaving Jade alone in the ring. Jade quickly catches up with her and they walk up the ramp together.]

Jack says that Hecate still has a huge night a head of her. With her fight against Scott Vyper as the main event, she's got some time to rest, but will it be enough? Bill suggests that this match, especially the way it ended, took a lot out of her and he doubts she'll be able to hang with the Hall of Famer.

[The scene fades.]

Tyson Banes Prepares For His Match

Writer: Arick

[The camera cuts backstage where it shows Tyson Banes leaving the locker room of Arick Wills. Stephen Squires happens to see Tyson Banes walk out of Arick Wills locker room. Stephen Squires walks up to Tyson Banes and tries to get the scoop, but Tyson Banes ignores Stephen Squires and walks right pass him.]

Bill Hughes - What the heck is going on here?

Jack Gene - Did we just see Tyson Banes walk out of the locker room of Arick Wills?

Bill Hughes - Yes, that's exactly what we saw. I wonder what was going on in the locker room of Arick Wills.

[Moments later, Zana Knight comes walking out of the locker room of Arick Wills. Stephen has a confused look on his face not really understanding whats going on. Damian Knight then exits the locker room of Arick Wills right behind Zana Knight.]

Zana Knight - I'm glad Arick gave you the night off, so we can go out and have some fun.

Damian Knight - Yeah, Arick says he got everything covered tonight, so lets go have some fun babe.

Zana Knight - Right on....

[Stephen Squires approaches Damian and Zana Knight....]

Stephen Squires - Mr. and Mrs. Knight, could you please take a moment and tell everybody watching Graveyard Shift [130] tonight, why Tyson Banes was caught coming out of the locker room of Arick Wills.

Damian Knight - Did you hear that? Did someone say something?

Zana Knight - I dont think so. I didn't hear anything.

Damian Knight - Maybe, I'm just hearing things...

[Zana Knight gives off a chuckle. Damian Knight and Zana Knight totally ignore Stephen Squires and proceed to make their way towards the exit of the arena.]

Stephen Squires - ...

[Stephen Squires begins to knock on the door of Arick Wills, but doesn't get an answer.]

Stephen Squires - Arick, it's me Stephen Squires. I just would like to get a moment of your time.

[Stephen Squires continues to knock on the door, but still gets no answer. Stephen tries to open the door, but it is locked. Stephen Squires left with a more confusing look then before. The footage switches back to ringside.]

Handlebeards Found Hurt

Writer: Garvin

[The camera focuses in on Jack and Bill.]

Jack Gene - Okay, we're going to turn it backstage to Stephen Squires. Looks like he's got a breaking story, as it unfolds. And... it doesn't sound good.

[The shot opens up in the back with Stephen Squires. He stands outside of an ambulance. Tim Tyler, Shank and Lumberjack stand there.]

Stephen Squires - Thanks, Jack. Yeah, some bad news back here. It appears that Handlebeards McGee, who was scheduled to fight this week against BBW alongside his tag team partner, Tim Tyler. Right now, I can positively report that match will not happen. What we are being told is that Handlebeards was attacked, and eye-witness reports say it was by John Bundy and Bob Wire, and he was thrown through the refreshment table. That table had not just cold beverages on it, but also scalding hot coffee. And, let's just say, not only is Handlebeards bloody because of the attack, but he's also been speculated to be pretty badly burned. I'm also hearing some grumbling backstage from thirsty wrestlers waiting for refreshments. Hopefully that issue gets resolved soon. Doctors are currently treating Handlebeards, but they have said, for sure, he will not be able to compete tonight. If only they could also provide those affected with some beverages. Now, what that means is if Tim Tyler goes forward with the fight, he will either have to find a new partner, or fight the match alone. We'll keep you updated as this story progresses.

[The scene fades to show Tim Tyler, Shank and Lumberjack walk out of the scene. All with their heads down.]

Tyson Banes vs. Boris Drago

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens inside the ring as Tyson Banes and Boris Drago stand in opposite corners. Wayne Inkster stands in the center alongside referee John Law.]

Wayne Inkster announces that the following contest will determine who will face Gras-Dawg at Burn 2010 for the Heartlands Championship. He announces Boris Drago first, then Tyson Banes. Jack calls this the biggest Heartlands #1 Contenders match that he can remember. Bill says that it would be better if it had Shank. Plus, it's for the contendership, not contenders. Bill says for sure, this match is hard to progress. Boris is huge while Tyson is a semi-successful dirty fighter.

[As the match begins, Tyson charges Boris and lands a stiff shot to his chest. Boris smiles at him before charging, but Tyson ducks under a clothesline and escapes to the outside of the ring. Just as he does, Dasha chases him back into the ring. As he gets back in, Boris catches him with a spinebuster.]

Jack reinforces the idea that Boris is probably the strongest fighter that the company has seen, and Boris is finding that out first hand. Bill says that may be true, but to discount Tyson Banes only by strength and size is not learning from the last few weeks, because what has been seen from Tyson is anything short of pushover. He's in this position for a reason.

[Boris lifts up Tyson and immediately rakes him in the eyes. As Boris stumbles backwards, Tyson dives towards his knee, driving his shoulder into his thigh. As Boris stumbles backwards, Tyson gets back to his feet and charges him with another forearm shot, and another. But, Boris catches his arm and slams a right hand into the side of his head that forces Tyson back down the mat. Just then, Arick Wills walks down the ramp.]

Jack notices Arick Wills walking down the ring and is wondering what he's up to. Bill suggests he's coming down to take his rightful place as the Heartlands Champion #1 Contender. As, to Bill, Arick Wills is still the King of the Leaderboard and deserves another shot at the title. Jack reminds him that he had a chance, but - failed.

[Boris pulls up Tyson and slams a forearm across his back. He then lifts him up to go for a powerbomb, but Arick Wills climbs into the ring. Boris sees him and drops Tyson.]

The referee tells Arick to get out of the ring. Arick challenges Boris, telling Boris that he'll never be Heartlands Champion and that the title belongs to him. Bill agrees. Jack can't believe Arick is challenging Boris.

[And, without much warning, Dasha slides into the ring. She quickly gets into Arick Wills' face. Then, Tyson jumps up and slams a right hand into Boris' head. This creates a chain reaction, which is followed by an all out brawl by all 4 fighters in the ring. Referee John Law calls for the bell. This match is over.]

Inkster announces that this match has been ended by the ref as a no contest.

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin, Reb, and Rob

[As the brawl continues, Dasha goes after Arick, while Tyson and Boris continue to battle.]

Jack Gene - My god, this match has completely gone out of control. And in the ring, it's now, apparently, Tyson and Wills vs. Boris and Dasha.

Bill Hughes - And security is getting involved, Jack.

[Security rush the ring and pull everyone off of everyone. Brad Johnson appears at the top of the ramp.]

Brad Johnson - All right, all right.

[Johnson paces at the top of the ramp. He watches the struggling and fighting continue.]

Brad Johnson - I said enough! I'm stopping this before you four take this beyond the point of no return. And you four will listen and understand what I mean when I say, it's time this company protects it's investments.

[He smiles as he shakes his head.]

Brad Johnson - Arick Wills, you have no right getting involved in this match. You had your shot and you lost. End of story. You'll have another shot at Graveyard Shift 132. That is, if you earn it. And, I'm very certain you can. You are the self-proclaimed king of the Leaderboard.

[Arick smiles and the crowd boos.]

Brad Johnson - But you won't earn it this way. Dasha, first of all, let me officially welcome you to Wrestling Midwest. I'm glad that you are so... well, ready to get into the ring. And, since you've met Arick Wills, let me formally... introduce you two, because you two will be competing at Burn. The winner will advance in the Heartlands Championship #1 Contendership at GS131.

[The crowd cheers. Arick and Dasha glare at one another.]

Brad Johnson - Now, for the Heartlands Championship match at Burn 2010. It's unfortunate we couldn't come up with a #1 Contender tonight. But, as they say, the show must go on. And since a #1 Contender didn't rise here tonight, we are stuck with two #2 contenders. So, that means, at Burn 2010, it will be Gras-Dawg, defending his title against both of you.

[A mixed reaction comes from the crowd as Boris and Tyson glare at each other.]

Brad Johnson - Gras-Dawg vs. Tyson Banes vs. Boris Drago for the Heartlands Championship.

[With that, all 4 fighters begin to struggle to get towards one another. Security continues to hold the peace, but it's a struggle. Johnson sighs loudly.]

Brad Johnson - Michael McGillicutty. What is it with you 4? You know what, I'm going to make another change for this match. Dasha and Arick? It's quite apparent that asking you two to stay out of the match isn't going to do much. Considering, a ring full of security doesn't seem to damper your attitudes. So, we're going to make sure that the fight stays inside of the ring, and you two stay out of it. Because, the Heartlands Championship will be decided in a Steel Cage match.

Jack Gene - My god! A Steel Cage match?

Brad Johnson - Now, what I suggest is you all go home and prepare. Burn 2010 will be a big night... for everyone.

[With that, "I Fight On" by the Graveyard Shift Trio plays over the PA as Brad Johnson leaves.]

Jack Gene - My god! Gras-Dawg defends his Heartlands Championship against Tyson Banes and Boris Drago in a Steel Cage match next week at Burn 2010!

[The camera pans over the ring to show all four competitors before the scene fades.]

Shank, Lumberjack and Tim Tyler Discuss Options

Writer: Garvin/Steph

[The shot opens up in the back as Tim Tyler, Shank and Lumberjack stand around talking. Well, Tim Tyler is mostly talking.]

Tim Tyler - To wrestle, or not to wrestle, that is the question! Whether 'tis nobler in the ring to suffer the slings and arrows of those ruthless bastards Bundy and Bob Wire, or to take arms against our grizzled oppressors, and by opposing, end them! To wrestle, to fight, to pin! To pin? Perchance...to win by submission? For in that victory of default, what honor may come when we have shuffled off this unbalanced competition? Must give us pause.

[Tim holds his cigarette aloft and gazes at it, lost in verbose thought.]

Shank - KNOW WHAT SHANK THINK FATHER OF SHANK SHOULD DO? IN EVERY SITUATION BUT SITUATION OF RIGHT NOW, SHANK SAY THAT TIM TYLER SHOULD HAVE SHANK BE PARTNER TO FIGHT JOHN BUNDY AND BOB WIRE! SHANK WANT NOTHING MORE, EXCEPT FOR HEARTLANDS CHAMPIONSHIP, MICROWAVE PORK RINDS AND FUZZY KITTEN, BUT BESIDES HEARTLANDS CHAMPIONSHIP, MICROWAVE PORK RINDS AND FUZZY KITTEN, SHANK WANT NOTHING MORE THAN TO PUNCH JOHN BUNDY AND BOB WIRE IN FACES!

Lumberjack - ...but?

Shank - BUT, KNEE OF SHANK NOT AT 100%! IT PROBABLY NOT GOOD IDEA FOR SHANK TO FIGHT AT SHIFTING GRAVEYARD! SHANK NOT ABLE TO BRING ALL OF THUNDER OF SHANK TO RING! INSTEAD, SHANK LOOK AT GOOD FRIEND OF SHANK, LUMBERJACK, AND THINK TIM TYLER CHOOSE LUMBERJACK!

Lumberjack - And... it's not like I am without reason to want to get into the ring with those two. They've put me through hell the last few months. I'd gladly take that opportunity.

Tim Tyler - Alas, poor Lumberjack, I knew you well! But if you're willing to go up against those uncouth jerks and help me in this match, I'll certainly owe you a favor. The barter system! I remember back in the day when a friend could do a favor for a friend without accepting monetary gain. We would fix engines for plates of cookies, or provide parenting advice for a pitcher of martinis! Why, just the other night I was sitting around with my friends Glen and Cindy, discussing child-rearing. We were discussing how spoiled kids today are when lo and behold we ran out of drinks! Well, Cindy called her dad, who lives around the corner, and he used his Golden Buckeye card to pick us up a case of High Life and a pitcher of margaritas! We were able to continue our discussion about lazy, entitled children without a pause in the consumption of our favorite beverages. Now that's what I call "fair trade," not like these hippies...

[The scene fades.]

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An Unlucky Rebecca

Writer: Reb

[Backstage, the camera fades on an empty hallway. Out of the side of the screen appears Rebecca Randolph, aka The Emo Girl. The crowd responds positively in the background as she begins to walk down the hall, with the camera following along. She passes Justin Lucky, who nods to her as she continues walking]

The Emo Girl - Oh, hey Justin.

Justin Lucky - Yo.

[They don't exchange much more then that, as Rebecca continues. Justin turns a corner, and as soon as he does, Rebecca bumps into someone who was off-screen. The camera pulls back to reveal she's accidentally knocked into The Matrix, who was standing near his locker room. He turns and gazes down at her.]

The Emo Girl - Oh! Uh...sorry about that.

Matrix - Maybe you should pay a bit more attention to what's in front of you, and less time ogling untalented twins.

The Emo Girl - Uh, yea...I'll do that. I'll just be going...

[She turns to leave, but Matrix puts his arm up against the wall, blocking her attempted escape. She backs up against the wall, seemingly a bit nervous but also tensing up defensively in the event she needs to fight.]

The Emo Girl - Look...

Matrix - No, you look. I'm trying to make progress in this city by pushing it to take steps forward. One by one, brick by brick, I will build my legacy here in this company and change it to a respectable wrestling company. But I'm never going to do that with punk rejects like you leading these idiots around.

The Emo Girl - Now hold on, I hardly think...

Matrix - So take this as your first and last warning, Ms. Randolph. Go back to CMW, and don't come back.

[He suddenly strikes her with his free hand, causing her to hit the wall with the back of her head and drop to the ground. Booing is heard in the background as Matrix turns and begins to walk away. After a few moments, Justin and Jasmine Lucky appear and begin to help her up.]

Justin Lucky - What the hell? I just saw her like two seconds ago! She was fine!

Jasmine Lucky - You gotta be kidding me. That creep is taking this thing too far.

[Justin helps Rebecca stand up against the wall. She shakes her head, getting her senses back.]

Jasmine Lucky - I'm sick and tired of that creep acting like he's entitled to get any kind of respect around here. All he does it bully the people who are too new to know any better. We'll see what happens when the new talent bands together to take shots at him. One way or another, Justin, we gotta stop that ass[bleep].

Justin Lucky - You know me, sis...gimme the call and I'm there.

The Emo Girl - Me too.

[Jasmine nods, and glances in the direction Matrix headed]

Jasmine Lucky - We'll see how the match goes with Masina tonight. I think this is something I'm going to have to take care of myself.

[The Lucky Ones help Emo Girl off screen. Fade out]

The Return of an Icon

Writer: Eric

[“Never Let It Die,” hits across the house PA and the crowd in attendance begins to boo. From behind the curtain comes “The Bastard Icon,” Eric Dillinger sporting his black and yellow Fred Perry collared shirt tucked into his blue jeans and his oxblood Gripfast steel toe boots.]

Jack Gene - Now here's a guy we haven't seen since Party in the Plaza!

Bill Hughes - Where's he been all these summer months?

[He has a solemn look on his face as he looks over the crowd. He nods almost as if in agreement with the jeers he's receiving. He pulls a mic from his back pocket and lifts it to his mouth.]

Eric Dillinger – I deserve that. I believe my last run through WMW I acted like an ass and it took an unfortunate event in my personal life to open my eyes to the error of my ways. I'm not going to get into specifics and drag my life out in front of the camera. I've done it before and I really don't feel like doing it again, but I'll say that these summer months have been life changing for me.

Jack Gene - I wonder what happened.

Bill Hughes - By the sounds of it the Wizard gave him a heart. This doesn't sound like the Eric Dillinger I remember.

Eric Dillinger – I'll admit I was wrong. I said there was a glass ceiling over my head and, in all reality, I was keeping myself grounded. Every chance I had to fly it was like I my legs were willingly giving out from under me. Look at the names I hold victory over... AWS Man (Also Known as Bill), Jade, Hecate, Ryven... There's no good reason that I shouldn't have been able to capture the gold in WMW. There's no reason that I shouldn't have beaten Father Nathan for the Ace Superior Championship, but I found failure through no one's volition but my own.

After every thing that happened to me, after it was all settled on the home front I made a promise to distinction. I realized I'd become my own worst enemy and now it was time do what set me apart from the pack years ago. I've got to do the things that made me dangerous in the first place. I'm thirty-one now and that's an age not many guys in my profession get to see with out getting sidelined permanently. Having reached that milestone in my career I stopped pushing myself so I could keep competing well into my thirties. So when I stopped pushing myself was when I'd become complacent. I gave up the winning factor that brought me here.

Suddenly the Bastard Icon wasn't the Icon he used to be, just a Poor Bastard pointing the finger at everyone but himself when faced with an ugly truth. Things were so deluded I can't even remember when things went south for me. I just wandered through this business a shadow of what I'd used to be and everyone could tell. Not anymore, not after today I will never be that guy again. The guy who came out and blamed the locker room for holding him back is gone.

So here's my promise to you all of y'all, the boys in the back, my wife, my son, the Pope, Audrie McLaughlin, and myself... For the first time in over a year I'm going to do something I should have a long time ago, something I should have never stopped doing in the first place.

Let go.

[The crowd gives a mixed reaction. Some were easily swayed are willing to see the Eric Dillinger they once knew, while others aren't quite so willing to just forgive and forget. With his peace said Eric waves to the crowd, bows, and exits to the back.]

Jack Gene – Eric Dillinger promising to Let go tonight and I've got to wonder what that means.

Bill Hughes – I think he means like when a sociopath finally just goes on a rampage and kills everything in sight.

Jack Gene – That may or may not be the case, but this we know for certain. Eric Dillinger has come back and whether or not he still calls himself the Bastard Icon he's going to try and do something he failed to do last time around and that's capture gold.

Bill Hughes – Look out Father Nathan.

Jack Gene – Or anyone else for that matter.

[The scene fades.]

Lumberjack Found Hurt

Writer: Garvin

[The camera focuses in on Jack and Bill.]

Jack Gene - Okay, we're going to turn it backstage to Stephen Squires. Looks like there has been another attack backstage. Stephen? What do we know?

[The shot opens up in the back with Stephen Squires. He stands outside of an ambulance. Tim Tyler, Shank and Lumberjack stand there.]

Stephen Squires - Thanks, Jack. Yeah, it looks like BBW has attacked again. Earlier tonight, eye-witness reports suggested that they were behind the attack on Handlebeards McGee. An attack that took him to Cleveland General Hospital. Now, Lumberjack has been loaded into an ambulance. And he's being taken down, and as you can see from the shards of wood around me, he was also thrown through a table. This one was the replacement refreshments table. Which means, again, refreshments destroyed in the carnage. In most cases, when you'd see cups thrown around a room like this, you'd think 'job opening'. But, in this case, it sounds like whoever is in charge of distributing refreshments around here is working overtime.

Jack Gene - Stephen, not to interrupt, but, where are Bundy and Wire? Have you talked to them?

Stephen Squires - No, Jack. Not as of yet. However, we do know that they have been pulled into Brad Johnson's office and are still there as we speak. Obviously, this situation has gotten out of control and Brad Johnson is looking to put a stop to it. But, with Lumberjack being removed from the situation, and we knew that Tim Tyler had chosen Lumberjack to replace Handlebeards, that now means that either Tyler will have to fight this match himself or choose a replacement. And that replacement, you'd have to think, would be Shank.

Jack Gene - But, Shank's not at 100%.

Stephen Squires - That's the story being told. But, at this point, it looks like it's more about survival. They've seen two of their friends removed, and it can only be assumed that either Tim or Shank are next. That is, unless Brad Johnson steps in, which he apparently has. We'll keep you posted on the situation as it continues to unfold.

[The scene fades to show Stephen stepping over empty cups in the cafeteria.]

The Zombie Union

Writer: Reb

[Fade into the backstage area, where Louie Cwik is standing in the middle of two unfamiliar men. One is about his size and very skinny, while the other is much bigger and taller, but both have gruesome wounds and torn, dirty clothing.]

Louie Cwik - I'm here with two fighters from Central Michigan Wrestling, making their tag team debut tonight in Wrestling Midwest. We have The Undead Kid and Zombie Bob. Thank you both for talking to me. Now, Bob, this isn't your first time in WMW. Are you here to stay?

Zombie Bob - ...

[Louie Cwik looks unsure of what to do. The Undead Kid pulls his mic down to his level. He talks very fast.]

Undead Kid - Hey, look Louie, I know you're new to this whole zombie thing, but here's the scoop, got it? Bob? He don't talk so good, so I get to do all the talking. Me? I'm the Undead Kid. I'm like, super fast and I get real high and no one can ever catch me, cause I'm so fast, you know? So Bob here, he don't really got to do anything, but when he does, ohhhhhhhh boy watch out, because, well, you know why.

[There is an awkward pause.]

Louie Cwik - Uh...no, I don't. Why?

Undead Kid - Oh. Well, because he hits so hard, ya get me? He's like, BAM! And you're like, OW! And the ref is like, THREE! And the crowd goes wild! Right? Right? Right?

[Zombie Bob nods down at Undead Kid, who grins like a child at being noticed.]

Louie Cwik - Okaaaaaay. Well, tonight you're going to be teaming with Scotty Kames-

Undead Kid - Who?

Zombie Bob - Matrix.

Undead Kid - Oh! That guy! Yea, he's totally cool.

Louie Cwik - Anyway. You'll be facing the team of the Lucky Ones and Masina. There's some bad blood from last week, between Jasmine and Matrix. Where do you two fit into that? Do you have any negative feelings for your opponents?

[Undead Kid waits to see if Zombie Bob is gonna speak, but Bob only nods down at him. So Undead Kid pulls the mic down to his level.]

Undead Kid - We're here because there ain't nothin' waitin' for us up there in Michigan or whatever the heck. We're freakin' zombies, dude! We, like, totally eat people! The real challenge, and the real meat? It's right here! Totally!

Louie Cwik - So...you're just here to...eat people? You're kind of...I don't know, a bit scrawny. And your blood smells kind of like...ketchup.

Undead Kid - Hey! Are you doubting me! You don't think I really eat people! I'm a total zombie, dude! Right Bob? Right! Right!

[Bob suddenly nudges Undead Kid, causing Cwik to back up. Zombie Bob then takes the microphone from the interviewer and brings it up to his lips as Undead Kid looks up at him.]

Zombie Bob - Tonight, Louie Cwik, we will earn our place in the revolution that the Matrix is forming...by ripping apart the Lucky Ones limb from limb. And I, the Risen Devil Himself, will feast upon their tender flesh like a banquet, served in my honor. Jasmine Lucky is but the first victim of our regime...and soon nobody will be able to stop the Zombie Union that he is creating.

[Bob puts the mic in Cwik's hands again and walks off. Both he and The Undead Kid share an awkward moment... and then the smaller, faker-looking zombie disappears as well. Fade out on a confused and creeped out Louie Cwik.]

The Shoot Championship Preview: Ryven

Writer: Harrison

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

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

John Squires - You are absolutely right, the fans have been going nuts in anticipation for this bout. Two of WMW's young stars going head-to-head in a match that it seems they've been bred for. And the new format really allows these two to shine. Neither competitor is being booked in any major match prior to this MMA fight, allowing both of them to focus entirely on this upcoming match, and what a match it will be.

Stephen Squires - For those of you new to the Lion's Den, here are a few quick facts. Each competitor will be put into a steel cage octagon. The rules are standard MMA rules, which differ from our normal wrestling format. There will be three five-minute rounds with a final judge's decision if the match doesn't end with a knockout or submission. The shoot division has been around for a bit now thanks to the efforts of Jack Reynolds, but this is the first time neither competitor will be booked in the run-up to the championship match. And speaking of competitors, let's first take a look at our challenger, Ryven.

John Squires - Ryven has had a career at Wrestling Midwest that hasn't been a bed of roses. He initially came to WMW a few years ago as a rookie, his first match a devastating loss to a real veteran in AWS Man (also known as Bill). That initial defeat really put things into perspective for him, because immediately after he began a run at the Ace Superior Championship, ending with him going from rookie to gold faster than anyone else in the history of this organization. After a few title defenses he eventually lost the belt and dropped into obscurity, eventually leaving the company altogether.

Stephen Squires - At the time many thought he was just a flash-in-the-pan; a classic case of someone burning bright and burning out. But then he came back. And boy did he. He jumped the Heartlands Division altogether given him technically not being considered a 'rookie', and began another run for the Ace Superior championship. After a long and bitter feud with Druscilla he finally captured the title and held it before losing it once again. It was about this time he surprised the WMW world and entered into the Tag Division with Kronin.

John Squires - And surprise us he has. With Kronin as his partner, he's managed to get a lock on the Tag Division like no one has seen since the days of Umbrage and the Black Riders. Ryven has even repeatedly gone on record declaring that The Revolution will hold the tag team titles longer than two of them, and they show no signs of slowing down. But looking at Ryven's style in the ring, and his history previous to WMW, everyone knew that when the Shoot Division opened, he'd make a run at it.

Stephen Squires - Boy, did he. After besting a few competitors to earn the chance to take on Jade for the Shoot Championship, he remains the only person to ever get her to go all the way to a decision, in what many consider one of the greatest Shoot Championship matches in WMW's history. However, the decision was marred by controversy. The former General Manager of WMW, Sault St. Marie, was one of the judges and had made it clear he would do anything to keep Ryven under his boot. Whether that had any influence on what happened remains to be seen, but it's still considered a black mark on the history of the Shoot Division.

John Squires - But that's no more, because with Sault St. Marie no longer employed by this company, so finally we have the potential to see Jade and Ryven go toe-to-toe on an even playing field in a battle that some see as the best the Shoot Division can offer. Let's look at some facts and figures about Ryven. Take it away, Stephen.

Stephen Squires - Thank you, John. Ryven had his start in boxing where his record stands at 17 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie. He held the North Ohio Regional Championship twice, and was nominated for Rookie of the Year, but unfortunately did not win. He moved onto Mixed Martial Arts, taking his boxing experience with him to a record of 12 wins and 1 loss. And since moving from MMA to Wrestling Midwest his record stands at 13 wins, 11 losses and 1 disqualification; not exactly a stellar record, but some - myself included - think this is mostly due to his style not exactly being a great fit in the world of Professional Wrestling. However, that all changes in the Lion's Den. But the interesting thing I want to talk about is during his 'break' from WMW. Specifically his time in Isreal.

John Squires - Oh, good point, Stephen. Ryven spent time overseas in Israel between when he left WMW and came back, and many think he experienced a transformation in that time.

Stephen Squires - Absolutely, John. He became schooled in the art of Krav Maga, an absolutely brutal style of Israeli self defense that has served him well in the ring. He's limited in standard wrestling matches, but as we saw in his fight with Jade the last time they were in the Lion's Den, it can really serve him well. Ryven has said repeatedly that he views the battles between himself and Jade as metaphor for the greater battle between the West and East, and given their history, I think he's absolutely right.

John Squires - You aren't kidding, Stephen. Ryven's history and style in MMA are a great counterpoint to Jade's history and fighting style. And given how the last matchup between these two ended, I know I'm not alone in saying I can't wait to see these two go at it again. Jade is a powerhouse in this company, and clearly the favorite going into this match. But as we've seen here, Ryven is more than ready and capable to step up to meet a challenge.

Stephen Squires - We'll be back a little later to take a look at the Shoot Champion, Jade. Stay tuned.

[The scene fades.]

The Lucky Ones and Masina vs. Matrix and The Zombie Union

Writer: Reb

[In the WMW Arena, "Unstoppable" by Rascal Flatts begins to play over the loudspeakers and the audience cheers for the Lucky Ones, who come out excited and fired up. Behind them is Masina, the female Samoan who will be teaming with them. All three run to the ring together and slide in.]

Wayne Inkster announces them as The Lucky Ones and Masina. Jack Gene is impressed by the way three CMW fighters are standing up to the bullying of The Matrix, but Bill Hughes is less them pleased that anyone would stand up to Scotty Jackson Kames. Before Jack can correct him on the middle name, more music plays.

[The chorus to "With Arms Wide Open" his the PA and the crowd gives off a mixed reaction. Most people arn't happy with his current views, but there are still die-hard fans in the audience. Matrix comes up slowly, wrapped up in his trenchcoat, and being followed by the small Undead Kid and the larger then life Zombie Bob. Both of them are covered in wounds and blood, though Bob's looks significantly more genuine.]

As the trio heads to the ring, Jack admits to being a bit creeped out by Zombie Bob, though Bill feels like he's really just a big cuddly bear...covered in blood. Bill notes that this is The Undead Kid and Masina's WMW debut from CMW, while Zombie Bob is making his second appearance. The Lucky Ones are CMW graduates. Bill is quick to note that the Zombie Union should be honored that someone like The Matrix has taken them under his wing, though Jack is fairly sure he's just manipulating them.

[The Undead Kid is very eager to get the ball rolling so Zombie Bob and Matrix retreat to the apron. Justin Lucky starts things off for his team. When the bell rings, both Undead Kid and Justin lock up in the middle of the ring, but Justin's larger stature lets him push the Kid back into the ropes, and then launches him into an irish whip. Justin meets him in the middle of the ring upon return, hitting a flying shoulder tackles and laying him out. Matrix shouts at Undead Kid from the apron as Justin tags in Jasmine Lucky. She's very quick to dropkick The Kid down.]

Matrix is still shouting at The Undead Kid to get some offense in, and Bill seems to agree that Undead Kid is way out of his league and shouldn't be in the same ring as Matrix. Jack thinks the Lucky Ones are just on a hot streak and are looking fantastic out there, and Undead Kid just happens to be on the receiving end. Bill challenges them to be as good when Matrix himself gets in.

[Jasmine Lucky throws The Undead Kid into the turnbuckle and then rushes him, jumping onto his front and then leaping back, flipping Undead over her body. He lands hard on the mat and groans, seemingly hurt. Rather then go for a pin, Jasmine bounces off the rope and hits a splash before locking the legs in. The pinfall only gets two, as Matrix manages to jump in and knock Jasmine off. Jasmine begins to argue with Matrix about him getting involved, giving The Undead Kid a chance to roll to the ropes.]

Jack encourages Jasmine to pay attention and not fall for Matrix's tactics, but it's to no avail. Bill laughs, giddy, as The Undead Kid is able to use the distraction to get up and then dive for his corner, tagging in Zombie Bob. Matrix quickly exits the ring as Jasmine realizes her new opponent is Bob. Jack notes that Zombie Bob doesn't have the best track record in WMW so he doesn't expect him to contend with Jasmine.

[Zombie Bob towers over Jasmine Lucky, but that doesn't stop the former mixed martial artist from trying to go on the offensive, striking the big man in the belly and thighs and pushing him back to the ropes. When she throws him to the turnbuckle, lands in the corner but quickly raises a foot up to stop the flying crossbody, knocking Jasmine in the face. She stumbles backwards, and then tries once more before he scoops her up and hits a bodyslam. With Jasmine down, Matrix calls for a tag and Bob quickly obeys.]

Jack Gene is disgusted that Matrix wants to fight Jasmine only when she's down and hurt, but Bill Hughes has no problem seeing that as legal. After all, it's a tag team match and it's all about teamwork. Why shouldn't the big guy do all the work?

[Jasmine Lucky stands up, encouraged by the shouting of her brother. She's greeted by several head strikes from Matrix, who kicks her in the gut and then bounces off the ropes, returning to perform a scissors kick upon her head. He goes for a pin but it only gets two, but he doesn't seem too beaten up about it. He shouts at the crowd angrily and signals for the Cyberspace, which only gives him a "You Sold Out" chant. Scotty Kames picks Jasmine Lucky up and throws her to the ropes, preparing to hit the Cyberspace. However, when she returns, she jumps up and hits a flying enziguri, causing a large reactions from the crowd and sending Matrix to the ground, surprised.]

As Jasmine is quick to tag in Masina, Jack takes the time to note that Masina, who he calls a Samoan Princess, is the CMW's secret weapon. Bill doesn't see what all the hype is about, but Jack reads off the stats of the large female fighter: 6'1" and 195 pounds, more then enough to contend with the likes of any male in WMW.

[The Matrix realizes fast that Masina is in and doesn't seem to want to bite, tagging in the Undead Kid and sliding out of harm's way. Undead Kid doesn't seem too thrilled with the match-up either and quickly tags Zombie Bob. The Lucky Ones laugh in their corner, but finally the stand-still is brought to a close as Senior Referee John Law calls in Zombie Bob to fight.]

Bill Hughes laughs at the idea of Masina being any kind of answer to Zombie Bob, who is still much taller and heavier. Jack Gene would rather point out the fact that the Matrix, a hall of famer and former hardcore champion, didn't want to get in the ring with the Samoan.

[Masina looks eager to make her WMW debut and puts her hands up to defend against Bob's eventual grappling. Sure enough, Zombie Bob tries to tie up with Masina to lift her up, but the Samoan is faster and able to catch his arm, twisting it over her and then slamming down on his shoulder. Masina goes for her own big move, lifting the big zombie up and hitting a huge suplex, causing a pop from the fans. She goes for a pin but it only gets one. She waits for Zombie Bob to get up, and then runs at him, hitting a running knee strike and bringing Bob into the corner. She turns around, signals for a move, and hits a corner booty splash, causing groan from the undead. Masina finishes up with a bulldog to lay Zombie Bob out, and then goes to tag Justin Lucky in, who has no problem coming in]

Jack reminds viewers that Justin Lucky is Jasmine's twin brother, though he just finished a competition in the World Poker Tour, which explains his absence from WMW television. He is still active in CMW and always remains at his sister's side. Bill, however, doesn't feel like Justin can hack it in wrestling like his sister can, which is why he's calling it quits and throwing in the towel.

[Justin Lucky tries to pick Zombie Bob up, but he easily manages to brings his hands up and strike Justin in the gut and chest. He hits a hard punch to the top of the blonde's head and stuns him, followed by an irish whip to the corner. When he goes over there, The Undead Kid holds Justin at bay while Zombie Bob hits a headbutt. Since he's near them anyway, Bob tags in Matrix, who seems hesitant at first, mainly due to surprise, but Matrix does enter the ring.]

Surprised by Matrix's cowardice, Jack notes that Matrix hasn't fought anyone in this match unless they were already hurt. Bill thinks it's intelligent to pick your spots and only fight when you have an advantage.

[The Matrix shouts at Jasmine Lucky and Masina, both of whom don't seem particularly scared of him. He lifts up Justin Lucky and hits a suplex, keeping the poker player down. He then says something to Bob and Undead Kid, who both nod. Matrix encourages Justin Lucky get up, wanting to hit another big move. When Justin stands up, he quickly catches a punch and tries to hit one of his own, but a double-counter sends him to the ropes. The crowd immediately boos as Matrix catches the 180 Spinebuster out of nowhere - The Cyberspace. Almost immediately, Jasmine Lucky jumps over the ropes to stop a pinfall attempt, but Matrix ducks a clothesline and he runs right into Zombie Bob. The Undead Kid slides in and jumps at Masina's corner, who catches him and pull him through the ropes to the outside. While all of the chaos is happening, Scotty Kames has climbed to the top rope]

Jack is going wild, not liking the situation at all. Bill warns Jack to remain unbias, because Matrix is doing nothing illegal or against the rule. Zombie Bob and Undead Kid are just keeping the opponents at bay. Masina is actually man-handling The Undead Kid outside and Zombie Bob is throwing Jasmine Lucky over the top rope.

[With nobody stopping him, The Matrix 2.0 leaps off the top rope and hits a perfect shooting star press, dubbed The Touch of Reality. It's more then enough to allow John Law to count 1...2...3. Masina is distracted by the fact the bell has rung, which allows Undead Kid to run away from her and slide into the ring. Zombie Bob follows suit.]

Wayne Inkster announces the winners of as Matrix and the Zombie Union, who get a very negative response. Jack is disgusted that Matrix might actually be gaining a following in the back due to this, and he could very well create an evil army out of new people like The Zombie Union.

Enough of the Games

Writer: Reb

[Jasmine Lucky slides into the ring while the trio celebrates. Nobody seems to notice until out of nowhere, she hits a Lucky Shot (superkick) right into the jaw of The Undead Kid. Zombie Bob is about to make a move at her, until Masina shows up and yanks Zombie Bob around. Matrix retreats out of the ring, leaving Zombie Bob for the wolves. Masina somehow lifts up the massive Zombie Bob and then drops down onto her knees, slamming in what Jack Gene calls The Samoan Crusher. The Zombie Union is laid out as Jasmine helps her brother up. Matrix is seen watching as he backs up on the ramp.]

Bill Hughes - Talk about bad sportsmanship.

Jack Gene - One second, Bill. Jasmine's got the mic.

Jasmine Lucky - Enough of the games. No more zombies, no more ringleader attitude. If you want to make a statement, if you want me to respect you as some kind of legend...prove it to me one on one! I'm not the only one sick of your attitude, Matrix...so next Sunday, at Burn...you and me, one on one, in a Hardcore match!

Jack Gene - My god! Jasmine vs. Matrix in a Hardcore match?

Bill Hughes - That's a mistake for Jasmine. Matrix is the ORIGINAL Hardcore Champion in WMW.

Jasmine Lucky - Take the match, or I'm going right up the food chain! You don't think Brad Johnson wants to see you get your ass kicked by lil ole Jasmine Lucky?

[Matrix takes a moment, and then shouts out at the ring that he'll see her at Burn. The crowd reacts positively at this. He then quickly disappears backstage, leaving the Zombie Union hurt in the ring.]

The Bookers Make A Decision

Writer: Garvin and Steph

[The shot opens up inside of Brad Johnson's office. Tim Tyler is chain-smoking furiously.]

Tim Tyler - And then, like two thieves in the night, Bundy and Bob sneaked up behind my old pal Handlebeards, and...

Brad Johnson - Enough! I don't care who started it, but it ends right now.

[The camera pans out to show Brad Johnson standing in between Shank, Tim Tyler and BBW.]

Brad Johnson - John, I don't know if you realize this, but there is a no-tolerance clause in your contract, and Sault's not here to save you from that.

John Bundy - What the hell are you even talking about. There is no proof we were behind those attacks.

Brad Johnson - There were eye-witness accounts that you two where involved.

John Bundy - Yeah? Well - I'm sure there were eye-witness accounts of Hecate giving you a [bleep] in the back so you'd give her another undeserved title shot.

[Johnson glares at Bundy.]

Brad Johnson - Excuse me?

John Bundy - See what happens when false, eye-witness reports get put out as fact? You can say what you want, Johnson, and we all have our own stories, but I stand behind Wire's and mine. We weren't behind those attacks, and couldn't give two [bleep]s about what happened.

Bob Wire - I was smotting forward to driving the two baboochkas through the table again.

Shank - MOTHER OF BOB WIRE BABOOCHKA!

[There is almost a fist fight. But, Johnson breaks it up... again.]

Brad Johnson - No, this is not happening here. Shank, Tim, I suggest you two go home and rest. Because, you will have your shot at these two. Bundy and Wire... if I were you, I'd watch what I said and did around here. You make the wrong step, and you will be removed.

John Bundy - You ask Hecate if that's okay?

Brad Johnson - You keep your mouth moving and this will end quicker than you'd think. At Burn, all four of you will have your shot, in the ring. It'll be Tim Tyler and Shank vs. BBW, and since you two...

[He looks directly at Wire and Bundy.]

Brad Johnson - Seem to like tables so much, we're going to make this a flaming tables match.

John Bundy - How cute. A flaming tables match at a supercard named "Burn"?

Shank - IT NOT BE SO CUTE TO JOHN BUNDY WHEN SHANK THROW JOHN BUNDY THROUGH TABLE OF FIRE!

[Johnson gets in the middle again.]

Brad Johnson - Save it for next week.

[The scene fades as BBW and Shank/Tim have a stare off with Johnson in the middle.]

The Shoot Championship Preview: Jade

Writer: Jade

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

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

Stephen Squires - Jade is just... scary. It's like someone decided to build the ultimate fighter and they got Jade. Here's a look at her Martial Arts styles she's versed in:

[The screen changes to show a picture of Jade with some biographical information on her.]

John Squires - Jade is only 23 years old, she'll turn 24 later this year, but she's definitely crammed the most into those 23 years. Her primary martial arts style is Wushu, better known to us here in America as Kung-Fu and that certainly forms the basis for her striking ability that we've seen displayed time and again, but also for her speed and relative grace as well. In addition to Wushu, Jade is also very accomplished in Tae Kwon Do and Judo, the former being the style from which her devastating Tornado Kick comes from.

Stephen Squires - And it should be noted that while her record does not list her as knowing them, we have also seen Jade use moves from Thai Kick Boxing and Jiujitsu as well which, while she is by no means an expert in those styles, the fact that she has a few moves from other styles indicates to me that she is continually adding to and refining her own unique style of fighting and also makes her very hard to gameplan for.

John Squires - Exactly. Jade is constantly evolving. We've seen her outside of the Lion's Den adding some technical wrestling ability to her striking ability as well, no doubt a benefit of her partnership with Hecate, and because Jade is constantly evolving as a fighter, in my mind, she becomes very hard to beat because you can never be exactly sure what she's going to pull out and throw at you.

Stephen Squires - Exactly. And thanks to our friends at ESN's research team, we have dug up Jade's stats in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. She is 25-0 in MMA competition, most of which has taken place throughout Asia, namely China, Thailand, Korea and Japan. She has won 20 matches by way of knockout, and 5 by way of submission. She also holds Olympic medals in Judo, Tae-Kwon-Do and Gymnastics.

John Squires - And here in Wrestling Midwest, since we started with the Lion's Den format, Jade is also undefeated. 5-0. 3 by Knockout, 1 by Submission, 1 by Decision. Only 2 of her opponents have even made it to Round 3 against her. One of them, she will be fighting next week at Burn, Ryven. Also the only man ever to fight Jade and force a decision. Jade has held the Shoot Championship for 6 months, putting her roughly half way to beating Guy Kinski's record of a year straight as the champ. Right about now, if you're a betting man or woman, I think you're saying if Jade gets past Ryven at Burn, she's pretty much a lock to get that year long title reign, unless a surprise challenger can come out of the wings.

Stephen Squires - And boy the last time these two entered the Lion's Den, they gave us a match of the year candidate. Expectations are high that Jade vs. Ryven II will be even better then the last one.

John Squires - Especially with the added viewing audience. ESN has pushed Burn a lot, advertising it all over the air waves and for the first time, we're going to have actual MMA expert analysis of the match, of the fight. Jade's home country will see this fight live, and you can bet people in the MMA community will see this fight live too. This is not only WMWs chance to shine, but Jade's as well!

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

[The scene fades.]

Vyper Prepares For His Match

Writer: Amanda, Scott and Tabi

[Scott Vyper is shown in his locker room. Lacing up his boots. Jade walks into the locker room and Vyper lifts to his feet. He grabs Jade’s hand and kisses it.]

Scott Vyper - For what do I owe the pleasure of your acquaintance my dear?

Jade - Hello Scott. I thought I’d come in and check up on you. Tough loss in the MTL. Father Nathan is a tricky man. Just when you think you have him... he turns the lights out.

Scott Vyper - I wouldn’t worry about it, the whole thing was Vinny’s idea to reintroduce me into the wild so to speak. It served its purpose. Besides, I actually feel relieved that I will no longer have to fight you and Hecate. You guys are truly the favorites at this point.

[Jade smiles a bit and nods.]

Jade - No offense to you, Scott. But we always were the favorites. Umbrage may have been great once, but this company has a habit of rewarding mediocrity. All I have seen of Umbrage is a washed up, old drunk hanging to the coattails of others for his glory. The Hardcore Icons were great because of Valora who managed to win in spite of, not because of, Umbrage. If Vegas had been able to dig up a better partner for you, you would likely still be in this thing.

Scott Vyper - Maybe, maybe not. Never been much of a tag team player really. You and Hecate on the other hand, seem to be a rather formidable team, I’m sure you’ll do fine. How come I get the feeling there is more to this visit though? It’s not like us to be an “on-screen” couple.

[Jade nods a couple of times.]

Jade - Yes. That. I noticed Hecate is double booked tonight. A stupid move on the part of management, who seems increasingly more willing to cripple us all if they can make a few extra bucks in the shortfall. One day there will be consequences of that attitude. At any rate, we both know how you like to play ball, Scott. And I’m here to request that you give your less then pure and noble tactics a rest and keep them locked up tight in your bag of tricks.

Scott Vyper - Though it is unfortunate that Hecate is double booked... this opportunity does not change. Hecate is fully capable of handling the schedule. I will, however, do whatever it takes to get my hands on Father Nathan at Burn.

Jade - I understand that. But your quest to prove you can still do this won’t be served by say... cracking an injured woman in the head with brass knuckles, or the countless other cheap tricks you use to win matches.

Scott Vyper - Jade, you know I care about you... but what you’re asking me to do is rather astronomical here.

Jade - Yes, I am. But factor this into your calculations. Hecate and I need to be 100%. I’m reasonably sure you are eager to see us humble Kronin and Ryven. So, if you injure Hecate, it then becomes impossible for that to happen. I can beat Kronin or Ryven one on one. I can not, however, beat them both at the same time, by myself. Also, Hecate is a friend of mine, a very close friend of mine. If you injure her by cheating, rest assured that action will have it’s own consequences.

Scott Vyper - Hmm... I see your point. Alright, I’ll play ball. I’ll treat this match... competitively. However make no mistake, just because I will play fair, doesn’t mean I will play nice. I want that title shot, and it’s just unfortunate who they lined up in front of me to get it.

Jade - Hecate would be gravely offended if I asked you to take it easy on her. I am not saying do not try to win the match, I’m saying I would like very much to see the Scott Vyper who nearly ended his career trying to save me from Adam Pyre’s little death trap. Fight honorably and don’t break the rules and I will be happy.

[Hecate picks that moment to walk passed the doorway and pauses as she spots Jade, a smile forming on her face. As soon as she steps into the room and spots Vyper sitting nearby that smile fades though. Looking cooly at Vyper, Hecate walks over and stands beside Jade.]

Hecate - Hello Scott, good luck in the match tonight. I was wondering where you disappeared off to so fast Jade.

Scott Vyper - Evening Hecate. Big night for you in a couple of ways.

Jade - I was just visiting with Scott. We were talking about the MTL and how unfortunate it was that Vyper did not draw a better partner.

Hecate - (Nods her head and gives Scott a sympathetic look) Well it could have been worse, you could have gotten Josh Briskout or someone like that.

Scott Vyper - Somehow Briskout sounds like a more formidable teammate than Umbrage at this time. Ultimately, I wish you both the best of luck in your matches tonight. I think you 2 would look absolutely stunning in tag team gold. However, I think the Ace Superior title looks just a bit more glamorous around my waist.

Hecate - Remember Scott, if you get by me tonight, you won’t just be able to slip out of the cage to take the belt from Nathan.

Scott Vyper - Ouch. Listen Hecate, out of respect for Jade, I will bite my “forked” tongue and let my actions do the talking. Jade? Always a pleasure to see you my dear. Now if you’ll excuse me ladies... the men’s room is calling.

[Vyper takes his leave from the locker room. Jade and Hecate look at each other. Hecate gives Jade a shrug, the scene fading after a long shot of the two women.]

AWS Man vs. Josh Briskout

Writer: Aaron

[The shot opens up inside the ring as Wayne Inkster stands in the center. Josh Briskout walks down to the ring to his music as the crowd gives him a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers.]

Inkster announces the beginning of the next contest, which is a grudge match, and introduces “Dr. Genocide,” Josh Briskout. Bill says he’s a disgrace to mad scientists everywhere. Jack talks about the problems Josh and AWS Man have had with their partnership lately that have led to this match, and notes that this seems to wind up happening with all of AWS Man’s tag partners. In fact, everyone AWS Man’s ever allied himself with seems to eventually become his enemy. Bill says that’s because nobody can ever measure up to the high standard set by AWS Man, so eventually they all become jealous and try to sabotage him.

[“Three Point One Four” by the Bloodhound Gang plays as AWS Man (also known as Bill) makes his way out to an almost entirely negative reaction. He has Lilly following him to the ring, still in her Princess Leia bikini and carrying Pen on a gilded pillow. But now she also has a studded collar around her neck with her name on the front.]

Jack is of course disgusted by the collar, in addition to Lilly’s already inappropriate outfit. Bill reminds Jack that Lilly was the one who agreed to the stipulation that her contract would be put on the line at Party in the Plaza, and also was the one who ended up costing Kronin the match. So maybe she subconsciously wanted this to happen. Jack says that Bill is sick.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) whispers something to Lilly at ringside. She looks angry and shakes her head no, but the Insane One points to her collar and says something else, causing Lilly to sigh and reluctantly nod. AWS Man (also known as Bill) then enters the ring as the announcers wonder what he was telling her. As the bell rings, AWS Man and Briskout begin to circle each other, but Josh is soon distracted when Lilly hops up onto the apron and begins demonstrating her milkshake, so to speak. Dr. Genocide smirks, apparently honestly believing that Lilly is hitting on him, and never sees the Knock Your Freakin’ Head Off coming.]

Bill finds this hilarious, while Jack is again saddened by what Lilly’s being forced to do as AWS Man’s valet. Bill’s pretty sure this makes Jack gay.

[Lilly hops back down from the apron as AWS Man (also known as Bill) quickly jumps up to the top rope and flies off onto Josh Briskout with the Win the Freakin’ Matchifier shooting star press. The referee makes the three-count, and the match is over just like that.]

Bill says this just proves Briskout was never in AWS Man’s league and wasn’t worthy of being his tag partner. Jack says this match may have gone quite differently if AWS Man hadn’t found a way to cheapshot Josh right off the bat, but still admits that AWS Man probably is in a different league of talent than Briskout. He says that AWS Man’s looking very strong heading into his title match with Kronin at Burn.

The Champ Has A Message

Writer: Rob/Aaron

[Just then, AWS Man's music is cut off as 'Sonne' by Rammstein plays and the crowd explodes into cheers and Kronin walks out, the GLC draped over his shoulder and holding a mic in his right hand. Kronin stands there a moment, basking in the crowd's cheers as AWS Man (also known as Bill) narrows his eyes. Kronin then points to the crowd and shakes his head.]

Kronin - Cleveland, Ohio.... Kronin has a problem.

[Kronin pauses for a moment before pointing directly at the Insane One, staring him down for a few seconds before moving his glance to Lilly.]

Kronin - And that problem is... You, AWS Man. I have honored my agreements, I've always done things the right and proper way, I've risked life and limb for this damn company. And you. You stand there in the ring and you cry and whine like a little BITCH because people won't just bow down and kiss your ass.

[Kronin paces back and forth as the crowd starts to feed off Kronin's anger and 'Kronin's gonna kill you' chants rise up from the crowd. AWS Man (also known as Bill) calls for a mic but before he can speak, Kronin cuts him off.]

Kronin - But you know what REALLY pisses me off?

[Kronin points to Lilly in the Leia outfit.]

Kronin - You. Humiliating that woman. I think Lilly has worked with you more then long enough. Furthermore, I've decided that I'm done going back and forth with you, so here it comes, you self-absorbed son of a bitch. You want this?

[Kronin holds up the GLC, AWS Man nods, yelling and pointing at Kronin.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Well, freakin’ DOYYY!

[Kronin nods.]

Kronin - Good, then time for a taste of your own medicine. Let's see how good you really are, Billy, boy. If you want a shot at my belt come Burn, you're gonna do it in a ladder match.

[The crowd rises to their feet cheering. Kronin holds up a finger.]

Kronin - But wait! There's more! As a special one time only, Kronin inaugural ass kicking super spectacular bonus, WHEN I kick your ass and send you away, I get Lilly back. So how bout it, Bill? You willing to risk everything for a chance to get the GLC back?

[The Insane One quickly raises the microphone up to speak, but hesitates for a moment.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – I don’t know, I really like having my own personal Pen holder… And ladders are stupid, just like your freakin’ FACE! Burn!

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) laughs nervously. Kronin grins.]

Kronin - Yeah, that cold chill you feel running down your spine? That lump in the back of your throat? That's fear, Billy. You watched me end Druscilla's career last pay per view. You know I nearly ended your career the last time we fought and now... You and me Billy... On top of a 20 foot ladder... you know what it's gonna do to your neck and head when I hit the Death by Metal from that height? Or when I literally put you through the ring with the Metal Meltdown? Admit it, Bill. The fear won't go away, but you can at least try to man up.

[The Insane One paces back and forth in the ring a few times before glaring back up at Kronin.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Wait, hold up. You think I’m freakin’ stupid? That I’m going to accept an unfair stipulation just because you hit me with a few empty threats? Nice try, but I’m waaaay smarterer than you. I enjoy lording my control of Posey over you too much to just put her on the line for no reason… I mean, not that I stand a chance of losing to you anyway. But if you get something extra for winning, I should too. How about this? I’m sick of fighting you. I’m sick of even looking at you. Everything about you annoys me. So after I freakin’ beat you this time, I don’t want to ever have to do it again. If and when I win this match, you don’t get your automatic rematch, or any other title shots against me as long as I have the belt. Our feud is done and I’m declared the winner, forever and ever plus infinity, no backsies.

[Lilly steps up, yelling out no, clearing begging Kronin not to take the risk but Kronin narrows his eyes.]

Kronin - Done. For the record, I, Kronin state that if you beat me and take the GLC belt, I don't get a rematch or title shot against you while you hold the belt. Hell, I'll even shake your hand and publicly state that you're the better wrestler.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) clears his throat, still sounding a bit nervous.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Then I guess it’s on. One way or another, this freakin’ ends at Burnination.

[Kronin narrows his eyes as he stares a hole through AWS Man (also known as Bill.)]

Kronin - You're damn right it does. You're on borrowed time, Billy Boy. Come Burn, w're going to end this thing. Permanently.

[Kronin's music hits and the scene fades.]

The Shoot Championship Weigh-In

Writer: Garvin

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

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for the Shoot Championship weigh-in. First, the challenger, reigning from Cleveland, Ohio, he is the Anti-Hero, he is Ryven!

["Grounds for Divorce" by Elbow blasts from the PA as Ryven walks out onto the stage with his trainers. He wears a t-shirt and jogging pants.]

Stephen Squires - Stephen Squires here again, and this time, we've got Jack and Bill with us to talk about this match. And so far guys, what do you think about this match and about Ryven in general?

Jack Gene - Well, I like how this match is being built up. It's being given the respect that it deserves and, you can tell that Ryven is preparing himself for the battle.

John Squires - Ryven's bulked up a bit.

Bill Hughes - Wow, yeah John. He looks about 10-15lbs heavier than the last time we saw him. He's got a much sleeker build, much more toned. You can tell he's been eating his Hughes Family peaches.

[Bill laughs. No one else does. Ryven strips down to just shorts and steps on the scale. Cameras flash as Ryven looks towards the ring.]

Wayne Inkster - Ryven weighs in at 215lbs.

[He poses showing his arm muscles as the cameras continue to flash. He steps off the scale, walks up to Brad Johnson and Ben Cash and shakes their hands.]

Jack Gene - I think you called it, Bill. 215lbs. Last billed weight we had for him was 205lbs.

Bill Hughes - He's been out of the WMW ring since Party in the Plaza. And sure, you could throw out the speculation that he's got ring rust, but this isn't a wrestling match. This will be an MMA fight and everything we've heard is that he's prepared. And if he's not yet there, he's got a week to get there. Jade, she does not have that same opportunity.

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

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

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

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

Stephen Squires - Jade, again, has held that Shoot Championship for 6 months. She has cruised through the competition to date.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, but you're forgetting the fact that she has fought, actively, all month. She hasn't taken a break, basically carrying her team through the MTL4. This fight isn't going to be just like the others. You would have thought that this match has been secondary to her, which is disappointing.

Stephen Squires - I suppose you could look at it that way. But, with her being in tag team competition, and being able to use the ring, versus the Lions Den, you could see those matches as training, as sparring, because she was able to rely on Hecate.

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

Bill Hughes - Rely on Hecate? Are you serious? She's been injured. Jade's had to carry those matches.

Wayne Inkster - Jade weighs in at 147lbs.

Jack Gene - That's 3lbs lighter than she has been billed. Even earlier tonight.

Bill Hughes - And that's what I'm talking about. The time she's spent at the hospital. The time she's spent traveling to talk with consulates in China. She is not focused for this fight and that's a damn shame.

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

Stephen Squires - All great points, guys. I can't argue that her involvement in all of those other things has taken her attention away. But, you can't sit there and tell me she's not prepared for this fight.

Bill Hughes - I can and I will. We've built Jade to be this super hero, and I just can't see it continue that way.

Jack Gene - You look at the way schedules are meeting right now. Ryven with months to train, prepare, focus on what he needs to do to get back to this point.

Bill Hughes - All of July. All of August. We're now into September, and he hasn't had to go through the punishment that Jade has.

Jack Gene - Sure, he wasn't aware that he'd be in this match specifically until last week, or maybe even prior to that. We really don't know the entire timeline. But, from that point, he's had that chance to look forward to that match.

John Squires - I have to agree with Bill here. There's just been too much going on in Jade's career and life, since even Hardcore Hell, let alone earlier tonight.

[Ryven walks back to Johnson and stands in front of Jade. Johnson gets in between them and both raise their firsts for some photo ops.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and gentlemen, your Shoot Championship fight for Burn 2010! Jade! ...vs. Ryven!

Stephen Squires - Well, we've got some varying opinions of this matchup, but after tonight, it's up to these two fighters. Nothing else stands in their way. The time to focus is now, and they have 9 days. 9 days, we meet here again in WMW Arena for Burn 2010. Stay tuned.

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

Hecate vs. Scott Vyper

Writer: Garvin

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

Wayne Inkster announces tonight's Main Event and says the winner of this match will go on to fight Father Nathan for the Ace Superior Championship at Burn 2010. He then introduces the first fighter, Scott Vyper.

[Scott Vyper walks down to the ring as his music plays. He ignores the fans who give him a mixed reaction as he walks to the ring.]

Bill Hughes sticks by his prediction that Scott Vyper will win. He says that it was obvious to him during the week when the announcement was made that this match would take place, it was obvious to him when Hecate struggled to compete in a tag team match, and it's obvious now. Scott Vyper has the ability to cruise through this match. Jack disagrees, saying that Vyper's agreed to alter his style, his normal methods because of his relationship with Jade. So, this won't be the Scott Vyper we've come to expect. He's handcuffed tonight because of Jade.

[As the music fades, Hecate appears at the top of the ramp along side Jade.]

Wayne Inkster introduces Hecate. Bill remarks that Jade seems to be very busy tonight. First the MTL4, then the Shoot Championship weigh-in, and now coming down to get involved in the ASC #1 Contendership match. Jack reminds him that Hecate is her friend and her tag team partner, and she's out here to make sure she stays safe. Bill is confused by this because, he's pretty sure Jade already did that by telling Scott Vyper not to fight her the way he normally would. To Bill, if Jade wants to hold the ASC, she should enter her name in the hat, not carry Hecate through another match.

[As Hecate slides into the ring, the ref immediately checks her for foreign objects. He reviews the rules with her and then starts the match. They meet in the center of the ring. Vyper gets the advantage and forces Hecate back into the corner. The ref starts a 5-count, but Vyper lets go after 4. They get reset and put back in the center, where they meet again and again, Vyper pushes her back into the corner. The ref warns him as he reaches another 4-count in the corner. Vyper continues with the games, forcing her into the corner, and when she reverses it, he uses the ropes to get the ref to break it up. The last time he uses the ropes, she slaps him in the face. He throws a right hand, but she blocks it and kicks him in the midsection. He stumbles backwards. Hecate charges out and slams a forearm shot into the side of Vyper's head. She then pushes him back into the corner and slams a shoulder into his midsection. The crowd gets on their feet as he stumbles out of the corner. She takes him over with a hiptoss and immediately goes to work with some mat wrestling. Headlocks, waist locks, and finally locks on an arm lock.]

Bill is questioning where this is coming from as Hecate has refrained from this type of aggression. Maybe it's of desperation? Maybe it's just her playing possum. But, if he were in Jade's shoes, he'd be questioning right now why this didn't come out in the MTL. Jack says that she finally got sick of the games Vyper was playing and decided to use them against him. And now, she's showing why she belongs in this fight and in the running for the Ace Superior Championship.

[Vyper tries to fight his way back to his feet, but Hecate keeps the advantage. She turns it into a headlock. Vyper pushes her back and turns it into a pin attempt, but she gets back to a sitting position at the 2-count. He rolls her back again and goes for another pin. This time, she kicks out at 2, and gets back to her feet. She charges, but he catches her and slams her down to the mat with a spine buster. He climbs back to his feet and hovers over her. As she holds her back in pain, he stalks around her. She is slow to get back to her knees, but before she pushes up, he drives his knee into her back. He keeps a hold of her chin and neck and pulls back, digging his knee into her spine.]

Bill Hughes says the Spinebuster was the turning poing in this match, saying that as soon as her back hi the mat, just the power of the move took out any and all apparent momentum she had. Jack says that Jade looking on as her best friend and her... the person who Jack calls her "real best friend" fight for the ASC must be the most difficult thing to go through. Bill says to ask the Squires as from their Shoot preview, they both think that Jade can do anything. The emotions she has for this situation must be the equivalent of pocket change.

[Hecate fights out of it. She gets to her feet and turns to face Vyper. He charges towards her, but she catches him by the legs and drops her to the mat. She tries for a leg submission, but he rolls her up. He gets a 2-count. She jumps back to her feet, as does he. She catches him whips him into the ropes. As he bounces back, she goes for a back drop, but he blocks. He lifts her up over his shoulders and slams her down with a powerbomb. The crowd goes silent. Jade turns her back as she cringes. Vyper holds on and lifts her up again, another powerbomb. He lifts her up for a third time, and this time, falls down with her and holds it for a pin. He gets a two count. He gets back to his feet and quickly pulls her back up. He then gets to her side and puts her up onto his shoulders. He goes for the Vyper Driver and DDTs her into the mat. He goes for the cover and gets the 3 count. The match is over.]

Wayne Inkster announces Scott Vyper as the winner and says he will move on to face Father Nathan at Burn 2010 for the Ace Superior Championship. As Jack and Bill watch Hecate being tended to in the ring by refs, they can only speculate that 'it's not good'. Jack heard her screams of pain when Vyper hit the first powerbomb, but he hit 3 of them. Bill thinks that maybe he was too hard on her, and that people like him, who were voicing their opinions pushed her to do something she shouldn't have, and that was compete before she was healthy.

[Vyper walks up the ramp with his hands above his head. He motions to the crowd that he'd be wearing the ASC come Burn 2010. He walks through the back and the camera pans back over to Hecate, who is now sitting in the center of the ring. The scene fades.]

Burn on ESN?

Writer: Jordan and Garvin

[We cut to the back, and we find Jordan Keyser sitting comfortably in a chair in Brad Johnson's office. Johnson sits across the desk from him, and we've apparently come in right in the middle of a conversation.]

Brad Johnson - No. You have to understand, Jordan, that WMW is a company steeped in tradition. It's one of the things we find most important. Every time we've had a super card with the GLC on the line, that GLC match has been the main event. Its our flagship title, and its served us extremely well up to now.

[Jordan leans forward, nodding.]

Jordan Keyser - I completely understand, Brad, I really do. Under normal circumstances, I would say we couldn't afford to put anything over the GLC. These aren't normal circumstances, though. Considering the time, effort, and capital we've invested in pushing the Shoot Championship, it doesn't make sense, from a business standpoint, not to make it the main event at Burn.

[Johnson just shakes his head.]

Brad Johnson - Jordan, I get that. But we've got Kronin vs. AWS Man for the GLC title. Lilly is involved, AWS Man has been on fire lately, and Kronin is almost unstoppable in the ring. Its gonna be an epic battle if these two give everything they've got. Asking me to put them lower than a championship match in a division that, quite frankly, has been stagnant up until the last few months is hard to swallow. I feel like it would disrespect them in a serious way if we ask them to take a back seat.

Jordan Keyser - But Brad, we have a unique opportunity here. MMA is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. We have two wrestlers fighting in this match that may possibly give us the best Shoot Championship match we've ever had here in the WMW. Making it the top billed match will give us a shot at more potential viewers, better marketing opportunities, and a chance to make this the biggest event in WMW history. Speaking in terms of revenue and ratings, of course. We both know that Jade and Ryven are every bit as much Main Event material as AWS Man and Kronin, so we know that the show won't suffer. If there was ever a time to break with tradition, this would be it.

[Johnson stares at Jordan for a long moment, obviously thinking hard about this.]

Brad Johnson - Look, I'll have to think about this. We're selling the WMW product, Jordan, not just the Shoot division. I just don't know-

[Just then, there's a tone in the air and a voice begins talking through a speaker on Johnson's desk. It's Johnson's secretary, Michelle.]

Michelle - Sorry to interrupt, Mr. Johnson. But, Mr. Dunn from Sportstime Ohio is here with his lawyers.

[Johnson looks at Jordan and smiles. He shakes his head.]

Brad Johnson - And...?

Michelle - And, he'd like to speak to you.

Brad Johnson - Well, I'm in the middle of something.

Michelle - He says it's important.

[Johnson shakes his head and throws Jordan a questioning look. Jordan shrugs but stays where he's at. Johnson stands up.]

Brad Johnson - All right, let him in.

[There is a click over the speaker, and then after a few seconds, the door to the office opens. In walks STO Vice President of Operations Richard Dunn. Johnson motions for him to sit down, but Dunn refuses.]

Richard Dunn - Mr. Johnson, we have submitted a letter to you at the end of last week. You apparently have refused to answer that?

[Johnson smirks.]

Brad Johnson - Well, I wouldn't say 'refuse'. I mean...

Richard Dunn - Are you just unaware of how serious this is? And how if you continue to push this event you will be in breach of your contract with Sportstime Ohio?

[Jordan watches the exchange with what can only be termed as mild disinterest. Johnson shakes his head.]

Brad Johnson - We're in breach of nothing, and you know it.

Richard Dunn - Mr. Johnson, what you are doing is a slap in the face to STO. We will not be disrespected like this. After the support we've given you over the last few years, we are disappointed that you treat us this way. We will NOT just stand by and allow you to do this.

[Johnson starts to speak, but Jordan holds up a finger.]

Jordan Keyser - If I may, ah, interject, Brad...

[Jordan turns to Dunn and flashes a broad grin.]

Jordan Keyser - Mr. Dunn, if it's a matter of you feeling that STO is being left out of such a big show like this, allow me to make you an offer. ESN would be more than happy to work with STO in the future.

[Brad turns and looks at Jordan with a bit of a stunned look, but Jordan continues.]

Jordan Keyser - Once ESN has shown the wrestling world how damn good we are when it comes to broadcasting Burn 2010, we would be more than happy to sell you the rights to show Burn 2010 re-runs on your network, along with whatever other crumbs you'd like for us to drop you.

[Johnson suppresses a grin as Dunn's face colors a deep red. Jordan leans back in his chair, a hint of a smirk on his face and a raised eyebrow directed at Dunn, silently daring him to speak out of turn. Dunn takes a deep breath and speaks, unable to keep the fury out of his voice.]

Richard Dunn - Mr. Keyser, you need to be very careful. STO is extremely unhappy with ESN right now, and we are not inclined to accept this lying down. If you continue to treat STO with this level of contempt, I assure you that we will take this matter to a court of law.

[Jordan is on his feet in an instant, his eyes narrowed.]

Jordan Keyser - Let me warn you, Dick. STO doesn't have a leg to stand on, and I'm not a bit afraid of taking this matter to court. In fact, I think our justice system would be very interested to know how you've tried to bully WMW into bending to your will. It may have worked when Sault was here, but it won't now. The only reason I'm in this room now is to ensure that WMW gets the best and fairest deal they can get for the product they're selling. You and I both know that ESN offers that.

[Dunn takes a step back, then looks around Jordan to Johnson.]

Richard Dunn - You'll be hearing from our lawyers, Johnson. If this event goes on as planned, you can expect a long and unpleasant experience in court.

[Dunn turns and leave. Jordan looks back to Johnson, who is sitting at his desk with a concerned expression. Jordan gives him a questioning look.]

Jordan Keyser - Johnson?

Brad Johnson - I don't know, Jordan. A long court battle just isn't relevant to my interests. If we do this, and STO wins, Graveyard Shift is finished. I'm just not sure I can risk that.

[Jordan sighs]

Jordan Keyser - Let's have a look at that contract again.

[The scene fades as Jordan sits back down in the chair.]

Vyper vs. Hecate to Main Event GS130

John Squires — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:36:08 +0000

In the last show before Burn 2010, a lot of loose ends are being brought together: MTL4 will end, The Shoot Champion (and her challenger) will be weighed-in, and a #1 Contender for the Heartlands and Ace Superior Championship will be had. Here’s the official card:

GS130 – September 3rd, 2010 – WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Main Card
The Celestial Avatars vs. The Inquisition – MTL4 Finals
Tyson Banes vs. Boris Drago – HLC #1 Contenders Match
BBW vs. The Foxxy Grandpas
The Lucky Ones and Masina vs. Matrix and the Zombie Union
AWS Man vs. Josh Briskout
Hecate vs. Scott Vyper – ASC #1 Contenders Match

Father Nathan and Gras-Dawg Overtake the Leaderboard Top Spot

John Squires — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:55:13 +0000

In the Leaderboard this week, Arick Wills dropped to the third spot. His opponent this week, Gras-Dawg tied with Father Nathan to overtake the top spot.

The Inquisition Named Fighters of the Week

John Squires — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:50:00 +0000

Black Friar and Father Nathan, also known as the Inquisition, have been named this week’s Fighters of the Week after advancing in the MTL4 tournament at GS129.

Graveyard Shift 129

John Squires — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:36 +0000

The Card:
Tyson Banes vs. Thomas Kilik
Boris Drago vs. The Angel of Death

MTL4
The Celestial Avatars vs. The Foxxy Grandpas
The Inquisition vs. Vyper/Umbrage

Graveyard Shift 129 - August 27th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

A Move Into The Future

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up on the stage as Brad Johnson stands looking towards the ring. He smiles.]

Brad Johnson - Welcome everyone to Graveyard Shift 129!

[The crowd pops and he smiles.]

Brad Johnson - Look, I made it clear I wasn't going to go down to the Wrestling Midwest ring anymore and use it as my soapbox. And I'm going to respect that, and stay out here on the stage. But, there's been a few things happening as of late that I feel needs to be addressed front and center. And, I might be speaking for myself here, but - since the 100th and 101st episodes of Graveyard Shift, it just seems like things have gotten a bit... stagnant. Maybe it was when St. Marie decided that those who earned the right to compete in high level matches need not appear on camera at all. Or, maybe the idea that Champions didn't need to appear here on Graveyard Shifts at all. Or, maybe it's that a few people around here think that they can leak every bit of information about what type of decisions we're making and not be reprimanded for it.

[He looks around.]

Brad Johnson - Look, I know that what we've all seen is a lack of effort. Both on the booking side, the confidentiality side, and on the competition side. The product has become... stagnant. And, I see that. I know the fighters in the back see that. And, I know you, the WMW fans, see that.

[There's a mixed reaction.]

Brad Johnson - I can't claim that this is all one man's fault. I think we all got caught in this lull and... went with it. But that's going to change. Starting tonight.

[He looks down and obviously holds back some anger. He looks back up and smiles.]

Brad Johnson - Granted, you might have already heard part of what I'm about to say, but that doesn't mean that the impact of this message is lessened. We must take back the uniqueness of the situations we have created and start again. When Jack Reynolds came to me with his idea to bring the Shoot Championship back, we wanted to make sure that it kept the same level of respect, it honored the tradition, and was held on a pedestal as it had been in years past. And, all though, I believe Jade has been a good Champion, unfortunately, it's clear that this title has been lost in the mix. The Shoot Championship is not a wrestling title. It's not even defended in a ring. The Lions' Den doesn't have the same give. There is no escape to the outside. This is an all out fight and the injuries in those matches last a lot longer than injuries sustained inside of the wrestling ring. And that's not discounting the Wrestling Midwest ring. But to suggest that Jade can compete in that match, and then be expected to compete each and every week is not giving her, or the Shoot Championship the respect that it deserves. And to suggest that a challenger can fight each and every week, and have stiff competition to make it through, yet still be ready to compete at a level they need to be at to challenge for that title, is again, not giving this title the respect that it deserves.

[He shakes his head and looks around.]

Brad Johnson - In two weeks, we will be bringing to you and to the entire ESN subscriber-base Burn 2010. And at that event, we plan on making sure we are treating each and every Championship match with the respect that it deserves, and that includes the Shoot title. Instead following the road we've been trudging down, we're going to do something a bit different this time around. We're going to give the Champion a chance to prepare, all though, we all make choices. Jade chose to join the MTL4, and we can't change that. If she wins tonight, she will compete next week and won't have that opportunity to rest, train and prepare. But that was her choice. But, we are prepared to give Jade the chance she needs to prepare if she takes it. As will the Challenger. And, right now, that Challenger will be named.

Jack Gene - Wait, we're going to find out now who Jade will defend the title against at Burn? Tonight?

[He looks around and smiles.]

Brad Johnson - Because of everything that has happened over the last two to three months, the Shoot Division has been hit by a lack of competition. And, one of those who were pulled from active competition and challenging for the Shoot title was removed because of his fight against Sault St. Marie. Tonight, though, tonight is his return. Not just back to WMW, but back to challenging for the Shoot Champion. Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce to you, the challenger for the Shoot Championship match at Burn 2010 on ESN...

["Grounds for Divorce" by Elbow plays over the speaker as the crowd erupts into a chorus of boos.]

Brad Johnson - Rrrryyyvennn!

[Ryven walks out from backstage, shakes hands with Brad Johnson and stands off to the side as Johnson brings the mic to his lips.]

Brad Johnson - Ryven, it's good to see you back here in Wrestling Midwest. And I want to make it clear, the glass ceiling that you hit because of Sault St. Marie? It left with him. And that goes for every single fighter in the back. It's time we get back to what's important. And, this isn't about me. This isn't about anyone else in management. This is about the competition inside of that ring, and the Lions' Den. Now, there will be criticisms against me for making this decision. It's not something we announced. It's not something we discussed with the current Champion, Jade. But, word seems to travel fast. And all though this could be seen as a "peace offering" to Ryven, because of his involvement in illuminating the corruption that had been keeping him, and many others, from doing what they came here to do. But, Ryven since he entered the Shoot Division, he remained a top contender. And he would have received that shot if certain people didn't stand in his way.

[He looks at Ryven and smiles. Ryven crosses his hands in front of his waist and gives a curt smile and nod toward Johnson.]

Brad Johnson - Ryven you have exactly two weeks to prepare. Good luck. Next week at GS130, we will do the official weigh-in and contract signing for this match.

[With that, Ryven refuses to acknowledge the booing fans as he walks backstage. Johnson looks back towards the crowd.]

Brad Johnson - So, that's part one of my announcements. Part two? The Heartlands Championship division changes tonight. The main point of this division is to be the starting ground for new fighters, for up and comers, or for fighters just looking for an opportunity to stand in the spotlight. But, what we've seen... once the Champion gets the title, it seems like they... stop doing what they were doing to get to that level. Instead of the HLC winning the title, defending it, showing up each and every week and taking advantage of the limelight, it seems like they're just sitting back and relaxing.

[Johnson shrugs.]

Brad Johnson - To me, it seems counterproductive to place the same 30-day policy that's on the GLC, or the ASC, or even the SC on the Heartlands Champion. What we don't want is complacency with being stagnant. It's become a wasted opportunity, and tonight that ends. I have personally reached out to Gras-Dawg, and he is here tonight. Not just to compete, but to defend the Heartlands Championship. And, as long as he is Champion, he will be required to defend it every two weeks. The other fighters in that division will also be required to compete for their shot at the title every week.

[He looks at the WMW big screen and a small bracket is shown.]

Brad Johnson - Tonight, we will see Tyson Banes take on Thomas Kilik and Boris Drago take on The Angel of Death. The winners of those two matches will compete at GS130 to decide who will fight the Heartlands Champion at Burn 2010.

[He turns back to the crowd.]

Brad Johnson - If Gras-Dawg successfully defends his title tonight, he will take on that challenger at Burn 2010. But, tonight, he's got to get through the self-proclaimed King of the Leaderboard. The man who's been on top of his division and on top of the roster for the last 2 weeks, Arick Wills.

[The crowd gives a mixed reaction.]

Brad Johnson - That is your night's Main Event. And that is what I will leave you with. 1 match to determine who will walk into Burn with the HLC, and 2 matches to help determine who they'll defend it against. Thank you, and enjoy Graveyard Shift 129.

[With that, he turns and leaves the stage.]

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 129! And we are coming to you from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. My name is Jack Gene and I'm alongside Bill Hughes, and well, we all heard what Brad Johnson just had to say. We've got an action packed show, including two MTL4 matches, two matches where the winners will fight next week to decide who will fight the Heartlands Champion at Burn 2010. And, the Heartlands Championship is also up in the air, as Gras-Dawg defends it in tonight's main event against Arick Wills.

Bill Hughes - The King of the Leaderboard.

Jack Gene - Self proclaimed King of the Leaderboard, but yes. Johnson made all of our announcements, so we're going to go right into our first match, the opening contest. Let's turn it to inside the ring where Wayne Inkster is ready to announce this match.

Umbrage/Vyper vs. The Inquisition

Writer: Garvin

[The shot switches back the center of the ring. Wayne Inkster is in the ring. Just then, Scott Vyper appears at the top of the ramp. His music hits and he makes his way down to the ring.]

Inkster announces the opening contest. He introduces the first member of the first tag team, Scott Vyper. Jack is unsure why Vyper agreed to be Umbrage's partner if he wasn't going to come down with him. Bill suggests that not all good tag teams need to fit the same mold.

[Vyper slides into the ring and receives a mixed reaction from the crowd. Just then, Bulls on Parade hits and out walks Umbrage.]

Inkster announces Umbrage. Jack notes that Umbrage has taken 5 different partners to MTL history: Dess, AWS Man, Sub-Beast, Garvin and Outlaw Biker. Bill Hughes predicts that he could add Scott Vyper to that list because the Drunken Snakebite, as he calls them, will be the MTL4 winners and will win the titles off of Revolution.

[As Umbrage roll into the ring, the lights in the arena dim.]

Jack is still impressed that Father Nathan continues to push through this tournament. Bill thinks it's a bit idiotic, and suggests that Father Nathan doesn't need to be out here. Jack reminds him that Nathan said that he wouldn't let his partner fight alone. Bill's not sure how it's been any different. It's just that, Nathan's been out here to watch.

[Nathan heads to the center of the ring, despite Black Friar wanting to start the match. Vyper meets him in the center as the ref calls for the bell. Vyper lands a stiff kick to Nathan's chest, sending him falling backwards. He catches his feet, but Vyper catches him with a right hand. Vyper continues on the offensive, pushing Nathan back into the ropes. Nathan goes into boxing mode, trying to block the attacks and punch wildly, but Vyper keeps a good distance with eye pokes.]

Jack says that Father Nathan is a lot slower this match than he was the last match. But, he thinks the ref is even slower, if he's not catching the illegal moves by Scott. Bill shrugs off the idea, reminding Jack that he's a veteran, and veterans know how to win. Except for MOD and Outlaw Biker. But, they're the exceptions to the rule. Vyper has held the GLC and that type of experience means everything.

[Vyper tags in Umbrage, who continues on the attack. Umbrage and Nathan trade punches, but Umbrage gets a knee into him, knocking him down to the mat. Umbrage attempts a Standing Boston Crab, but Nathan catches him in a quick rollup. It only gets 1 and Umbrage immediately gets back to his feet and levels Nathan with a clothesline. Umbrage works on his neck and back, trying to weaken him with shoulder and neck locks. He tags back in Vyper. They double team him against the ropes, heyo, before whipping him across the ring. As Nathan charges back, Umbrage and Vyper stare eachother down causing themselves to be distracted. At the last second, they go for a clothesline, but Nathan ducks under it. He turns and launches a right hand into Umbrage which sends him spinning. The crowd pops. He takes Vyper down with a clothesline and makes the hot tag to Black Friar. Friar jumps into the ring. Vyper is the first to greet him and he gets hit with a back elbow. Umbrage charges and gets tossed in the air with a back body drop. Friar quickly gets to Vyper and locks on an arm lock as Vyper struggles to get back to his feet. He takes him back down to the mat with a hip toss and locks on a rear naked choke.]

Bill criticizes Father Nathan for not allowing Black Friar to start the match off. He says he just barely escaped being destroyed out there. Jack says that Vyper and Umbrage only have themselves to blame for not capitalizing.

[After about a minute of keeping Vyper on the ground, Vyper powers up. He pushes Friar into the ropes and shoots him across the ring. As Friar bounces back, Vyper goes for a clothesline. Friar ducks under it. They turn back towards eachother and Friar hits 'In Pace Requiscat', driving his knees into Vyper's face. Friar pops up quickly and quickly tags in Father Nathan. Nathan comes in and pulls up Vyper. He lifts Vyper up onto his shoulders and goes for his finisher, but Vyper pushes off and slides off his back. As Father Nathan turns back to him, Vyper rakes him in the eyes causing Nathan to turn away. Vyper twists him around lifts him up onto his shoulders going for his finisher. Nathan struggles and slides off his back. As Vyper turns around, Nathan lifts him up onto his shoulders and drops him, slamming his knee into Vyper's head. Umbrage stands on the outside of the ring shaking his head. He makes the cover and gets the 3-count. The match is over.]

Inkster announces that The Inquisition are the winners and will move to the MTL4 finals at GS130. Jack is very impressed with how Father Nathan continued to fight in this match, considering his condition. Bill says that it's an obvious disappointment for him, and for Umbrage. They watch Umbrage walk up the ramp by himself, as he leaves Vyper in the ring, and Bill can only think that this has to be heartwrenching to him. Two hall of famers, a dream team, knocked out of the MTL4. Jack says that Umbrage had a chance to make the save and he didn't. But, that's not what this is about. It's time to look at Father Nathan and Black Friar, the Inquisition who are on their way to become the future of the MTL.

[Vyper sits up in the ring as the ref checks on him. The scene fades as the Inquisition walk up the ramp together.]

AWS Man Makes A Challenge...s

Writer: Aaron

[Cut backstage, where Louie Cwik is standing by with a microphone. He does not look very excited. Seeing that he's on, he sighs heavily and begins to speak.]

Louie Cwik – Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time … WMW Hall of Famer, AWS Man (also known as Bill).

[The crowd boos as the camera pans out a bit to show the Insane One standing next to Louie. Farther in the background, silently holding Pen and looking unhappy, is Lilly in her Princess Leia-styled metal bikini. AWS Man (also known as Bill) crosses his arms and shakes his head in apparent disgust.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – What the freak's the matter with you? This is the second time in two weeks that you've been given the chance to bask in my presence. I should be the one pissed off that I have to be around you … and I freakin' am. So get out of my sight.

[Louie looks confused.]

Louie Cwik – But, didn't you request this time to be interviewed?

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Yeah, and clearly I can do a better job of it than you, chunkball. Now freakin' git!

[Louie scurries off, while AWS Man (also known as Bill) uncrosses his arms and looks into the camera.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Listen up, freakin' America. I'm mad as heckaroony and I'm not gonna take it anymore. All I wanted to do was win the tag titles one more time to prove that I'm the best at everything ever. That shouldn't be that hard, right? But it's freakin' impossible to do that when every tag partner I have ends up being a loser of epic proportionitudes. Last week Brisket needed to redeem himself after royally screwing up at GS127 by fondling Pen. That should've been easy enough to do; I don't think either one of the Honkey Grandmas had won a single thing ever, even freakin' participation awards. I could've beaten them both by myself, asleep, with both hands tied behind my back, and DEAD. I just wanted to see if Bitchout could do the same. And clearly, he can't. He proved that if I'm not there to carry him every single step of the way, he fails miserably. And now we're out of the freakin' tournament.

[The Insane One sighs and shakes his head.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – But that just proved he never deserve to be my partner to begin with. I mean, I'm so great I win Fighter of the Week awards even when my partner gets pinned to lose the match; so what the freak was I doing teaming with a scrub like Brisk Iced Tea, someone who by comparison makes Todd Rattylsnake actually look like he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame? I'll tell you what I was doing: I was tricked by someone who claimed he could help me with my concussion problem, but didn't actually end up doing a damn freakin' thi-

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) abruptly cuts himself off and clears his throat.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Never mind, ignore that. I don't even have a concussion problem, Tits Out just made me think I did so he could scam me. But he's going to pay. I've already freakin' gotten it cleared with management, and next week, I've got a one-on-one match with him. Then everybody will see the price for wasting my freakin' time. AWS Man (also known as Bill), out!

[Louie Cwik steps back on screen and raises his microphone.]

Louie Cwik – There you have it, ladies and gentlemen. Next week on Graveyard Shift 130, AWS Man (also known as Bill) will go head to head with Josh Briskout…

[Louie trails off as AWS Man (also known as Bill) glares a hole through him.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Uh … what the freak do you think you're doing, pork sundae? What would make you think it's ever freakin' OK to interrupt me?

Louie Cwik – I'm … sorry, weren't you done?

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Of course not!

Louie Cwik – But you said "AWS Man (also known as Bill), out!"

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – That's just something cool people freakin' say. You obviously wouldn't understand. Now go back to your hobbit hole!

[Louie quickly waddles off screen as AWS Man (also known as Bill) snorts in irritation and turns back to the camera.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – As I was freakin' about to say, that's not all I've gotten cleared with management. See, one of the things that this stupid MTL tournament's been distracting me from, other than watching porn of course, is getting my Great Lakes title back. Another tag title reign would be nice and all, but there's nothing quite like being GLC. Plus, another win will only improve on the "most GLC reigns" record that I already hold, and make it that much more freakin' impossible for anyone else to ever hope to pass. Now, our current champion has probably forgotten due to all the wacky tobacky that I'm sure he used to smoke during his stupid rocker gimmick that I took away from him … but I never used my rematch from when Punch Out!'s incompetence cost me my last reign. Well, I'mma using it now. At Burnination, Chrome and I will go at it one more time, and once again, I'm going to get what I want. I already took his persona and his valet, who freakin' has much better fashion sense now thanks to me…

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) jerks his thumb over his shoulder at Lilly, who looks down in embarrassment.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – But he apparently didn't learn his lesson, so now I have to take his belt too, and his pathetic delusions that he can freakin' be the face of this company instead of me. Maybe when I leave him with absolutely nothing left this time, the message will actually sink in. AWS Man (also known as Bill), out!

[The Insane One stands there a moment awkwardly, then looks off camera and yells in irritation.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – That means I'm finished, freakstick! Geez, such amateurs around here…

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) stalks off, shaking his head, as Louie walks back on camera, appearing slightly relieved that the "interview" segment is over.]

Louie Cwik – Huge news, as it appears that Burn's main event will be Kronin vs. AWS Man (also known as Bill) doing battle one more time for the GLC! Back to you, Jack and Bill.

[Louie can be heard muttering under his breath as the camera cuts away.]

Louie Cwik – I hope Kronin beats that jackass so bad…

[The scene fades.]

Burn 2010 on ESN

Writer: Jordan

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

Sunday, September 12, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

Say what you want, take your shots

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

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

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

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

[The man's hand twitches.]

Burn 2010.

Get it while its hot.

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

An Update With Jasmine Lucky

Writer: Reb

[In the backstage area, Louie Cwik is found with Jasmine Lucky, who is wearing her typical green tank top and her long hair back in a ponytail.]

Louie Cwik - I'm here with one half of the Lucky Ones, Jasmine Lucky. Now Jasmine, we haven't had much of a chance to hear from you in the last few weeks, since your loss to Umbrage for the Shoot Contendership. Are you still wrestling for WMW and will we be seeing you anytime soon?

Jasmine Lucky - Yea, I just signed a new contract. Part of the agreement was two weeks of paid leave. I'll be back next week.

Louie Cwik - Now, your brother was not renewed. Is that correct, and if so...why?

Jasmine Lucky - This was never what Justin wanted to do, Louie. I mean, he loves fighting, but his passion is poker. So he'll be continuing his training in Central Michigan Wrestling, and he'll probably be back around the New Year, when the poker season is coming to a break.

Louie Cwik - With Burn coming up, where do you see yourself fitting in? Are you going for a championship or a certain match in general?

Jasmine Lucky - I think it's too late for me to get into a title picture at this point, but there are some people on the roster I'd like to take a crack out. I wouldn't mind a rematch against Bridge, especially, or maybe take on another big name to put me on the map.

Louie Cwik - Do you think you could stand toe to toe with a legend? You came short against Umbrage. What about AWS Man, Scott Vyper or--

[Without warning, Louie Cwik is interupted as someone walks in the frame on Jasmine's side. The man is immediately recognized as Scotty Kames, aka WMW Hall of Famer the Matrix. The crowd is heard immediately hurling boo's in the background.]

Louie Cwik - Oh! Uh, Matrix...

[Matrix looks at Jasmine Lucky, who doesn't back down.]

Matrix - Get out of here, blondie.

Jasmine Lucky - This is MY interview, you d--

[Matrix suddenly brings his hand up and slugs the blonde in the head, causing her to fall backwards against the wall and then fall out of frame. Louie Cwik tenses up and the crowd goes back to heavy booing. Matrix turns to Louie, looking like he's about to hit him, and then just snatches the microphone. Louie Cwik escapes immediately and Trix looks at the camera.]

Matrix - I'm back and I'm here to stay. Enough of the dumb blonde, wanna-be wrestlers and the emo hippies coming in here and acting like they deserve what I've waited for my entire career. No more watching the fakes and the hypocrites thrive on the love of the idiots. My mission is to right the wrongs you people have created...and create a new status quo here in WMW. I will lead the revolution, and I will create a new world...a new legacy.

[He looks back at the fallen body of Jasmine Lucky, who is just now recovering from the huge punch she took to the cranium. He then glares at the camera, keeping a very serious look across his lips.]

Matrix - Welcome to Cyperspace, WMW. Enjoy the ride.

[Cut to black.]

Boris vs. The Angel of Death

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring, where Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring. Boris Drago' music hits and he walks out to the ring, alongside Dasha.]

Inkster announces the next match, the second number one contender match to decide who will challenge for the Heartlands Championship at Burn 2010. He introduces the first fighter, Boris Drago. Jack is very impressed with Boris Drago. His size and strength have been unstoppable since his arrival here. Bill reminds him that Shank was obviously injured and that was a bad example.

[As he enters the ring, he begins to crack his knuckles. He stares at the entrance, waiting for The Angel of Death to arrive. Just then, The Angel of Death's music hits. And, as she has done for 3 straight weeks, she glides from the WMW big screen on a zip line.]

Jack started to build up the fact that she was found during the Wrestling Southwest tour, but Bill Hughes says that he needs new material. Instead, he should be talking up the fact that she is now 2-0 in WMW competition. And how no one has been able to stop her. Jack agrees and says that she is being touted as a future Heartlands Champion. Bill says that it's unlikely that future will be any time soon, because tonight she takes on Boris Drago and her winning streak will end.

[She hits the ring, landing on top of the turnbuckles, before doing a backflip, and landing on her feet. In the opposite corner, Boris Drago is all business. AOD is checked for foreign objects by the ref. As the bell rings, Boris and TAOD meet in the center. Boris immediately challenges her to a game of mercy, but she instead bounces off the ropes and tries to take him down with a forearm. He laughs at her attempt. She'll go again, but this time Boris tries for a clothesline. She rolls through it and hits a dropkick to his face. He stumbles backwards, but doesn't show much of a stun. She'll throw more forearms and try to take him down, but every time, he remains standing. She charges the ropes one last time, and as she charges, Boris goes for a big boot. She slides under it, and as she turns back around, she hops to her feet and dives towards his knee, hitting him with a chop block, which sends him crumpling into the ropes.]

Bill says that we finally saw what kind of fighter TAOD is: dirty. Only a coward would take him down with a chop block.

[Boris remains down on one knee. She launches a stiff kick to his back, then another to his face. He blocks that one and uses her momentum against her, tossing her through the ropes. She holds on and lands on the apron. She quickly gets back to her feet and runs along the apron to the corner. He gets back to his feet. She climbs up and launches herself off with a cross body splash, but he catches her and slams her down, using all of his weight to crush her. He kneels over her with a smile on his face as she cringes in pain. He makes a cover, but only gets a 1-count. He gets back to his feet and waits for her to stand back up. As she gets back to her feet, he lands a stiff boot to the side of her head, sending her crashing back into the mat. Boris pulls up TAOD and puts her into a bearhug submission.]

Bill says that this is what he was talking about. The Angel of Death, tonight, will be the Receiver of Death, after Boris is done with her.

[Suddenly, Angel grabs Boris by the head and shifts her weight, causing Boris to fall forward, hitting a devastating DDT. She pops up as the crowd cheers. She holds her back in pain. She runs towards the corner and climbs up. As she reaches the top, she turns and measures him up. Boris struggles to get to his feet. He holds his head. She launches herself towards him, but just as she is about to connect with a splash, he slams his fist into her face knocking her out cold. The crowd goes silent. He makes the cover and the ref calls the 3-count. The match is over.]

Inkster announces Boris as the winner and will go on to GS130 to fight for a shot at the Heartlands Championship.

[The Angel of Death struggles on the floor, holding her head as the ref checks on her. Boris stands up and roars. He gets booed out of the building. Just then, the lights go out. As they come back on, TAOD is no where to be seen. Boris continues to celebrate as the scene fades.]

Vyper Responds

Writer: Scott

[The shot opens up in the back as Louie Cwik stands next to Scott Vyper.]

Louie Cwik - Scott, tough loss out there. You two went in as favorites and got knocked out of the competition. How surprised are you that it ended so soon?

[Scott glares at him.]

Scott Vyper - I don't care what anyone says... if it wasn't for Umbrage's addictions, we wouldn't have lost out there! I'm carrying this team and the whole damn world knows it! Now get out of my face.

[The scene fades as Vyper walks away.]

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The Celestial Avatars vs. The Foxxy Grandpas

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up at ringside as The Foxxy Grandpas dance in the center of the ring as their intro continues. Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring.]

Inkster announces the next match and introduces The Foxxy Grandpas. Jack and Bill welcome back the viewers at home. Jack reminds everyone that this is the last match of the second round of the MTL4 tournament. The winner of this match will take on The Inquisition. Bill says that he's torn about this match. He's starting to really understand why Tim Tyler dispises the two women they're about to face. But at the same time, he's sick of this charade that goes on in the ring each week. The dancing, the music, the tandem bike, they have no place in wrestling.

[The music fades and out from the back appear Hecate and Jade. Their music begins and they walk to the ring. Hecate walks slowly, with Jade sticking by her side.]

Bill says that it's unfortunate that Hecate is in such a poor condition. It's unlikely they'll make it past this week. Jack agrees that Hecate does look in bad shape. Very stiff and it will be interesting to see how she does.

[Hecate and Jade roll into the ring. As the music fades, referee Luna Pier checks them both out. She then calls for the bell. Jade and Handlebeards McGee start the match. McGee charges across the ring, but Jade quickly locks him in a headlock. He fights out of it and puts her into a hammerlock, but she reverses it. McGee tries to move out of it, but she keeps it tight. He reaches over his shoulder, but she keeps her distance. He reaches to his side, but she's not there. He reaches underneath him, but she positions her legs away from his reach. So, he butt bumps her, knocking her backwards. He then locks on a headlock and pulls her into his corner. Tyler tags in and lands a right hand into her midsection before targeting her arm. She rolls through and takes Tyler over with an arm drag. As Tyler stands back up, she takes him over with another arm drag. She gets him into a hammerlock, and walks him back to her corner. Hecate tags in.]

Bill marks this as the turn of the match. Only because it's obvious to him that Hecate is in no shape to compete.

[Hecate comes in comes in and takes Tyler by the arm and keeps him in an arm lock. He tries to struggle out of it causing her to take him over with a hip toss, before locking him in a headlock as she keeps him on the mat. She continues this for about a minute, but Tyler fights to his feet. He breaks out of the headlock, but she knocks him back down to the mat with a clotheslines. She tags in Jade, who continues on the offensive, going after his knee with a few stomps and then locking on a single leg standing boston crab.]

Okay, so Bill isn't completely down on the Celestial Avatars. They seem to be handling themselves pretty well. And Hecate got a decent bit of offense in, which seemed to catch The Foxxy Grandpas off guard. No one was expecting her to get Tim to the ground.

[Tim continues to struggle to reach the ropes, but Jade pulls him back towards the center of the ring and drops a boot into his midsection. She tags in Hecate. Hecate immediate goes for a pin, but only gets a 2-count. She locks on a Texas Cloverleaf. Just then, on the outside, out walks Bob Wire and John Bundy. The boos immediately attack them with a fury, but they just walk towards the ring. Wire carries a chair with him.]

Seeing BBW coming down to the ring upsets Jack. They weren't scheduled to be here and are obviously here for no good. Bill agrees and says that Tim needs to make a tag quick.

[In the ring, Tyler crawls to the ropes. He reaches and the ref quickly starts to count to 5. Hecate lets go before he gets to 3. She pulls him up and lays a right hand against the side of his head. And another. He stumbles backwards. She throws another hook, but this time he blocks it and he boots her in the midsection. Suddenly, he drops her on her head with a DDT. Both lay motionless in the center of the ring. McGee and Jade both reach for the tag, but their partners are not moving. The referee starts the 10-count. Outside the ring, Bundy and Wire seperate. Bundy goes to the side with Jade and begins to argue with her.]

The ref tells Bundy to get away from ringside. Hecate gives him a piece of her mind as well, but Bundy says he isn't doing anything.

[On the opposite side of the ring, Wire pulls McGee off the apron and slams the head of the chair into his midsection. McGee falls to his knees. Wire lifts up the chair and cracks it over his back. The crowd goes silent right before another thunderous round of boos. Hecate gets to her knees inside the ring, as does Tim Tyler. Both dart to their corner to make the hot tag. Hecate tags in Jade, but McGee is no where to be found. Tyler looks outside and sees Wire hovering over McGee. He turns back to the center of the ring. Just then, Jade flies through the air and hits Tyler square in the face with the Jade Dragon Kick. He collapses. In the corner, Hecate pulls herself up on the apron, and slumps against the turnbuckle. Jade makes the cover and the ref counts to 3. The match is over.]

Inkster announces The Celestial Avatars have advanced to the final round of the MTL4 tournament and will face The Inquisition at GS130. Jack remarks that Hecate doesn't look well, as she continues to slump in the corner.

[The ref raises Jade's hand. She looks over and sees Hecate and immediately slides out of the ring and pulls Hecate down. They walk up the ramp together as Hecate uses Jade as a crutch of sorts.]

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

[Inside the ring, Wire rolls McGee into the ring.]

Jack Gene - Now, what exactly are Bundy and Wire doing out here for? Why did they attack McGee? What

[Bundy and Wire both slide in after him. Wire places the chair onto the mat. He then grabs McGee by the handlebeards and pulls him up.]

Jack Gene - No... come on, you've already done the damage! You've already took them out of MTL4, don't do it, Wire!

[He then puts him into a front facelock, then lefts him up and slams him down with a powerbomb onto the chair.]

Jack Gene - No! My god!

Bill Hughes - That was just sickening. He broke McGee in half with that powerbomb.

[Tyler tries to get to Wire, but Bundy catches him and slams him down to the mat with a sidewalk slam. Without much reason, BBW hover over their victims and then leave to a stream of boos. Wire carries the chair close to his head. He smiles maniacally at it. The scene fades.]

Louie Cwik talks with The Angel of Death

Writer: Maria

[The scene switches to Louie standing outside the WMW Medical office. The Angel of Death is still out cold, lying on a bed behind him. A doctor goes to remove her mask and Rosa jumps up and pushes him away.]

Rosa - No! You can not remove her mask! You will have to treat her as she is now.

[Rosa and the WMW medical staff arguing fades to the background as Louie speaks into the mic.]

Louie Cwik - I'm back here in the WMW Medical office. The Angel of Death is still out cold from that massive punch from Boris earlier tonight. No word yet if she has been injured more seriously or if she's just out. We'll have more details as they become available.

[The scene fades.]

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BBW Talks with Cwik

Writer: Garvin

[Bob Wire and Bundy stand in the back. Both looking pretty proud of themselves. Wire clutches a chair. He's basically hugging it.]

Louie Cwik - Why did they get involved in the MTL4 match?

John Bundy - A bit of a process of elimination. We can smell the blood. The demise of Shank and Lumberjack is near. The last bit of life they had was destroyed tonight.]

Louie Cwik - But, Shank and Lumberjack aren't even here tonight. You went after Tim Tyler and Handlebeards McGee. How does that affect Shank and Lumberjack?

John Bundy - What a dumb question. Besides Lumberjack, the #1 supporter of Shank are those two old timers. And with Tyler and McGee knocked out of the equation, there leaves no one else to save them. No more games, no more waiting. Shank and Lumberjack will pay for their sins against BBW. We will not fail in destroying them for good.

[The scene fades as they walk away.]

Thomas Kilik vs. Tyson Banes

Writer: Garvin

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

Inkster announces the next match, the second number one contender match to decide who will challenge for the Heartlands Championship at Burn 2010. He introduces the first fighter, Thomas Kilik. Bill says that after losing last week, Kilik's coming into this match with desperation. Jack says that Kilik has done well for himself in singles competition. Going 8-3 up to tonight.

[As Kilik reaches the ring, Banes appears at the top of the ramp. He walks to the ring arrogantly. The ref checks Kilik for foreign objects and goes over the rules with him.]

Inkster announces his opponent, Tyson Banes. Bill retorts Kilik's record saying that the only two problems with that argument is that a) Kilik loses the big matches, such as Arick Wills at Hardcore Hell, and b) he's going up against the Fighter of the Week. Tyson Banes is on his way to becoming the next challenger for the Heartlands Championship. And just like every time before this, Kilik will lose.

[As Tyson enters the ring, the ref checks him for foreign objects and goes over the rules with him. It's brief and after a few moments, he calls for the bell. Tyson charges across the ring for a clothesline, but Kilik ducks and runs through it. He bounces off the ropes and as he comes back, he slams into Tyson with a running front drop kick. He bounces back up, as does Tyson, and connects with a running forearm. Tyson falls back into the ropes. He rests there for a few moments. Kilik tries to pull him up, but the ref forces him back.]

Tyson complains to the ref saying that Kilik pulled his hair. The ref warns Kilik. Jack didn't see the hair pull, but it was an obvious dirty move to Bill.

[Tyson gets back to his feet and as Kilik moves in to grapple, Tyson rakes him in the eyes and immediately locks him in a headlock. Tyson overpowers Kilik, muscling Kilik down to the mat with the submission.]

Jack says that Tyson is about 30lbs heavier than Kilik, making it a bit easier for him to keep Kilik at bay on the mat. Bill says that it's easy because Banes is better than him, not because he weighs more.

[Tyson pulls up Kilik and powerslams him to the mat. He then begins to climb up the turnbuckle. As he balances on the second ropes, Kilik pops up and hits him from behind with a forearm. He then pulls him back down and takes him over with a snap mare. He lands a dropkick to the back of his head and then begins to descend himself up to the top rope. As he reaches the top, he turns and measures Tyson who lays in front of him on the mat, holding his head. Kilik then then spins around and launches himself off with a moonsault. Tyson sees it and rolls out of the way. Kilik lands on his feet. As Tyson pops back up, he goes for a clothesline, but Kilik hits an arm drag, and locks him into a kneeling armbar.]

Jack is impressed by Kilik's ability to land on his feet. Bill thought it was dumb for Kilik to think he had him beat with a dropkick to the back of the head. As if that was enough to take out Tyson Banes.

[Tyson fights back to his feet. As he gets his footing, he slams a right hand into Kilik, causing him to spin holding the side of his head. Out of nowhere, Kilik swings with a discus punch, but Tyson ducks it. As Kilik spins around, Tyson grabs him by the shoulder and slams him down over his knee with a modified backbreaker. He then walks to the corner and climbs up.

Jack doesn't think this is a good idea. Bill's not sure why. What's wrong with a larger athlete going to the top every once in a while.

[As Tyson gets to the top, he turns, measures up Kilik and launches himself off. He lands on Kilik with an elbowdrop. He makes the cover and the pin. The ref counts to 3 and the match is over.]

Inkster announces Tyson Banes as the winners of the match and will be going to GS130 to compete for a chance to fight for the Heartlands Championship at Burn.

[Tyson immediately leaves the ring and walks up the back. Kilik is checked out by the ref. The scene fades.]

Louie Cwik Talks With The Celestial Avatars

Writer: Amanda and Tabi

[Louie Cwik catches up with the Celestial Avatars in their locker room, Hecate is sitting on a bench with Jade sitting beside her. Jade has Hecate's wrist in her hand and she's checking Hecate out using Chinese style medical techniques. The pair look up as Louie enters the room after knocking briefly.]

Hecate - What do you want Louie?

Louie Cwik - Wanted to get a few words with you after your win tonight and advancing to the next round of the MTL4 tournament. Next week you will get to face The Inquisition. What are your thoughts about that?

[Hecate looks at Jade a moment and then back at Louie Cwik.]

Hecate - We are one step closer to facing off against Revolution again, this time for the belts. We have a goal to become the next Midwest Tag champs and we will go through anyone we have to in order to reach that goal.

[Jade, for her part stays silent for the most part until she looks up at Louie finally.]

Jade - You sound as if there was doubt we would win tonight, Louie. If the result of tonight's match surprises you. I suggest you visit with Jane Coughlin, The Squires Brothers, and Mischa and have them teach you a thing or two about journalism. We will address our upcoming match at the appropriate time. That time is not now. Good evening, Louie.

Hecate - Now if you will excuse us, we have other matters to attend to, like heading to the hospital to visit a dear friend. Close the door on your way out and next time Louie, wait till we respond before opening the door.

[Louie Cwik hesitates a moment, clearly wanting to ask more but a look from both Hecate and Jade make him think better of it and he heads out of the room, closing the door behind him.]

Louie Cwik Talks With Tyson Banes

Writer: Reb

[The shot opens up in the hallway. Just then, Tyson Banes walks into the scene. Louie Cwik stops him.]

Louie Cwik - Tyson, congratulations on the win tonight. That brought you one step closer to achieving your goal at becoming the next Heartlands Champion.

Tyson Banes - My goal? My goal is simple, Louie. Complete destruction. I'm gonna tear apart Boris next week, and I'm going to Burn, and win or lose against the champ... that person WILL remember my name. That person WILL respect me. I'll take them to Hell and back and before this is all over, and the belt is decided one way or another...I will be a permanent part of this roster. I'm a legend waiting to happen. Because I'm Tyson...mutha[bleep]in'...Banes.

[Just then, Tyson walks away. Louie Cwik looks across the hall and spots Boris and Dasha.]

Louie Cwik Talks with Boris

Writer: Rob

[Cwik runs up to them.]

Louie Cwik - Boris, with your win tonight, it's confirmed that next week, you'll be facing Tyson Banes for the #1 Contendership for the Heartlands Championship. Tyson sounds very confident in his chants. Do you?

[Dasha smirks and gestures to Boris.]

Dasha - I told you, my Boris is strongest man in world! He has broken every opponent put in front of him and now goes to Burn to face Heartlands Champion! That idiot Shank likes to call himself 'Champion in making' Well, here is REAL champion in making, Boris!

[Boris takes in the praise with that same look of pure joy you'd expect to find on a little boy whose just gotten his favorite toy (Or on Tallahasee's face when he finally got his twinkie in Zombieland.)]

Boris - Da. Boris happy with match tonight. Masked lady go splat. Boris wonder why she wear mask though?

[Dasha smirks and nods.]

Dasha - Because she is coward, Boris. Only coward hides behind mask. And she no longer matters. You crushed her.

Louie Cwik - Any thoughts on who you'd prefer to face for the title if Boris indeed becomes the number one contender?

[Dasha smirks.]

Dasha - Gras-Dawg. Arick Wills is weakling. My Boris will crush him easier then he crush Mexican coward tonight. Gras-Dawg might give my Boris a challenge, and he has been champ for while now. Boris would like to be one who ends streak.

[Boris nods.]

Boris - Da. Boris would like to face glass dog. Boris break dog of glass.

[Louie nods.]

Louie - Well, I think WMW fans would agree with you two there. Boris vs. Gras-Dawg would be a great matchup. We'll find out next week if it's in the cards. For now, back to Jack and Bill for our next match!

[The scene fades.]

Gras-Dawg (c) vs. Arick Wills

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring as Wayne Inkster stands in the center. Arick Wills walks down to the ring to his music as Damien Knight follows in tow.]

Inkster announces the beginning of tonight's main event and introduces the Arick Wills. Bill calls him the King of the Leaderboard. Jack throws in 'Self Proclaimed'. Bill is tired of hearing people looking past Arick Wills as if he wasn't doing well here. He reminds Jack that he won at Hardcore Hell, he would have had the Heartlands Championship if Hecate hadn't thrown her big nose in the way, and currently sits at the top of the Leaderboard. Two weeks in a row.

[Just then, 'Get Up' by 50 Cent plays over the PA and Gras-Dawg comes dancing out from the back, the Heartlands Championship slung over his shoulder as he lifts a mic and points to Arick Wills in the ring. He dances as he walks towards the ring.]

Gras-Dawg says that Arick Wills is indeed the king, but no one told him that he's actually the Burger King. He tells the fans to 'get up' because he makes it rain and would be putting Arick Wills on the ground. He starts to sing along with the chorus of his entrance music, along with the fans. He tells Arick that he's the man who would be king, but he's the king of giving MOD... something. He trails off before finishing that statement. He then reminds Wills that he's the Champion and that Wills can't beat him.

[Gras-Dawg slides into the ring, and Arick Wills immediate charges him and lands a right hand, followed by another. Gras-Dawg blocks the third and lands a few right hands of his own. He quickly takes control knocking Wills back with a stiff kick to the chest, and then another. He forces Wills into the corner with body shots. He pushes him back and continues to land rights and lefts, then begins to stomp him down to the mat. Gras-Dawg jumps out of the corner celebrating.]

Jack says that he's glad to see Gras-Dawg get into the ring on a Graveyard Shift, and that the Heartlands Championship is being put in the Main Event.

[Arick Wills pulls himself up in the corner. Dawg goes for a jumping kick, but Wills sides steps him and slams him down with a legsweep faceslam. He then tries to lock on a crossface, but Gras-Dawg blocks it. Gras-Dawg powers back up to his feet, but Wills meets locks him in a headlock and takes him over down to the mat. He uses submission after submission, but Gras-Dawg is able to fight out of it.]

Bill says that it shouldn't surprise anyone that Arick Wills is doing well in this match. And what's happening out there to Gras-Dawg is another young gun getting too cocky, too quickly. Jack says that despite the different submissions Gras-Dawg has been in tonight, he's always found a way out.

[Gras-Dawg fights out of another submission, this time a side headlock. He reverses it and puts the same grip onto Wills. Wills counters and pulls him up, before slamming him to the mat with a backdrop driver. He goes for a pin, and gets a two count. He pulls up Gras-Dawg and slams him down with a scoop slam. He goes for an elbowdrop, but Gras-Dawg rolls out of the way. Gras-Dawg pops up. Arick Wills gets back to his feet and is met with a jumping kick to the face, causing Wills to fall to the ground. Gras-Dawg goes for a pin but gets a two count.]

Jack can't believe he only got a two count as the kick to the face almost knocked Arick's head off.

[Gras-Dawg pulls up Wills, and pushes Wills against the ropes. He sends Arick across the ring with an irish whip. As he comes off, Gras-Dawg leapfrogs him, Wills hits the opposite ropes and Gras-Dawg tries for a hip toss but Arick Wills counters, landing on his feet, and tries to take Gras-Dawg over with a hip toss, but Gras-Dawg cuts him off with a boot to the gut which then leads to Gras-Dawg locking Wills in a front face lock. Gras-Dawg then picks Arick Wills up and holds him in a vertical suplex, before taking him down with the Voodoo Plunge piledriver. He goes for the pin and the ref counts the 3-count. The match is over.]

Wayne Inkster announces Gras-Dawg the winner, which means he is still the Heartlands Champion.

[Gras-Dawg climbs the turnbuckle and holds the Heartlands Championship belt high over his head as the crowd cheers him. The scene fades with a closeup of Gras-Dawg and the Heartlands Championship.]

Official Graveyard Shift 129 Card Released

John Squires — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:36:10 +0000

This Friday night, Wrestling Midwest and Sportstime Ohio present Graveyard Shift 129.

Main Card
Tyson Banes vs. Thomas Kilik
Boris Drago vs. The Angel of Death

MTL4
The Celestial Avatars vs. The Foxxy Grandpas
The Inquisition vs. Vyper/Umbrage

The New ‘King of the Leaderboard’

John Squires — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:26:20 +0000

In the Leaderboard this week, Arick Wills remained on top, and officially claiming himself to be the ‘King of the Leaderboard’.

Tyson Banes Named Fighter of the Week

John Squires — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:21:49 +0000

Tyson Banes has been named this week’s Fighter of the Week after his defeat over Jordan Keyser at GS128.

Graveyard Shift 128

John Squires — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:30:26 +0000

The Card:
The Angel of Death vs. Marty Poppins
Jordan Keyser vs. Tyson Banes
Boris Drago vs. Shank
Langston & Kilik vs The Inquisition – MTL4

Main Event
The Foxxy Grandpas vs The Flying Sharktopi – MTL4

Graveyard Shift 128 - August 20th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 128! And we are coming to you from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. My name is Jack Gene and I'm alongside Bill Hughes, and we've got an action packed card for you tonight. Tonight, The Midwest Tag League tournament #4 begins tonight as The Inquistion, The Foxxy Grandpas, Langston and Kilik and The Flying Sharktopi all fight tonight to determine who will move into the second round.

Bill Hughes - Which, should note that Father Nathan is in the building and is expected to compete here tonight, all though, that may not be a good decision.

Jack Gene - Considering Hecate and Druscilla are still in the hospital, and Kronin still is not cleared to compete, it's surprising for sure that doctors have let him here tonight. Tonight though, we'll also see Tyson Banes take on Jordan Keyser and Marty Poppins take on the newcomer, The Angel of Death. But, probably the match that I'm looking forward to the most is Boris Drago vs. Shank.

Bill Hughes - Oh, me too, Jack. I mean, two men of pretty much equal size and demeanor. This match has every element of an epic confrontation. Two immovable objects going at it. Should be good.

Jack Gene - But, tonight's big news comes from backstage, as WMW Brad Johnson is expected to deliver a huge announcement. Possibly to do with what's going on between WMW and STO, or who knows, it could be about the condition of Druscilla and Hecate, or maybe something even bigger.

A Big Announcement from Brad Johnson

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens backstage outside of Brad Johnson's office. The door reads "Brad Johnson, WMW Owner" on the door.]

Jack Gene - And we are waiting for that big announcement to come from Brad Johnson's office tonight. All though, we should note that what you didn't see last week, at GS127 was that Johnson left in a limo with Jordan Keyser. Could ESN be stepping in?

[The camera does not move away from the door.]

Jack Gene - Our cameras are backstage, and we'll keep you updated as this situation develops. Right now, though, we send it to the ring as Wayne Inkster is ready to announce the opening contest.

Angel of Death vs. Marty Poppins

Writer: Garvin

[The shot switches back the center of the ring. Wayne Inkster is in the ring. Just then, Marty Poppins runs out of the back to no entrance music, per the usual. This time, he looks extra scared.]

Inkster announces the opening contest. He introduces the first competitor, Marty Poppins. Jack and Bill speculate on what Poppins could be running from with terror in his eyes.

[As Poppins runs to the ring, Positive Pete jogs out from the back with a smile on his face and a green 'go' sign.]

Jack sees the green sign and says that Poppins is obviously not willing to change his ways, and would rather that be a stop sign. Bill says that regardless of the situation, he'd be creeped out by Positive Pete, too.

[Marty slides into the ring and yells at Pete, who just calmly tells him it's going to be okay and claps for him. Marty doesn't seem too impressed. Just then, The Angel of Death's music hits. And, as she did last week, she glides from the WMW big screen on a zip line.]

Jack once again builds up the fact that she was found during the Wrestling Southwest tour, and said that she impressed just about everyone in the building last week, when she defeated Tyson Banes.

[She hits the ring, landing on top of the turnbuckles, before doing a backflip, and landing on her feet. In the opposite corner, Marty Poppins is all smiles and claps for her with glee. AOD is checked for foreign objects by the ref.]

Bill says that he's really weirded out by the fact that out of everything that seems to freak Marty Poppins out, a masked wrestler named 'The Angel of Death' just ziplined into the ring does not. It does the opposite. Jack says that, maybe Marty Poppins is just looking for some entertainment, and he found it. All though, that would be unfortunate, considering that he'll be fighting her in a few moments.

[Those few moments turned quickly became the past as the ref calls for the bell. Marty walks up to her and looks to be trying to introduce himself, but AOD ducks his advances, charges the ropes, bounces off, and jumps through the air, crashing into Marty with a flying drop kick. She sets the tone early on, continuing to run circles around Marty, who doesn't show much interest in actually competing in a wrestling match. She takes him down with an arm drag, and then another. As Marty tries to regain his footing, AOD charges the ropes again and springboards off with a springboard dropkick, but Marty ducks it causing AOD to miss, landing on her stomach. She pops up holding her midsection. Marty walks up to her and slaps her across the face.]

That was the first offensive move that Jack and Bill can remember seeing from Marty.

[Marty immediately takes her by the hair, softly of course, and begins to look at it. She pulls away and slugs him in the jaw, which causes him to fall dramatically. He rolls out of the ring, where Positive Pete quickly helps him up and consoles him. After Marty shakes off the pain from his jaw and realizes where is, he looks at Pete with a frightened look, before pushing away and hissing at him.]

Seriously, hissing. And maybe a few spits if Bill Hughes's book of cat language is accurate. Or at least, his viewpoint of the situation.

[Marty runs back and slides into the ring, keeping his eyes locked on Positive Pete, who seems to be very confused by the situation. AOD measures him up and lands a backdrop. She quickly gets to her feet and jumps towards the ring post. As Marty arches his back up in pain, she jumps to the top rope before jumping off quickly with a backflip legdrop.]

Jack says the move was awesome and was her finisher calling it the 'Celestial Sueños'.

[She covers him. The ref counts the pin and it's a full three-count. The ref immediately raises her hand in victory.]

Wayne Inkster announced her the winner and, just as she does, the the lights go off. Jack Gene goes into a brief shock, then remembers that this is 'planned' because it's how she exits the ring. When the lights come back on, it's only Marty, Pete, the ref and Inkster as the crowd cheers. Her music continues to play and she is no where to be seen. Hughes still thinks that it's too showy and unnecessary. And he also thinks this was the strongest he ever saw Marty Poppins, and for that to be the case, Marty Poppins should probably stop wrestling and whomever hired him should be fired because they are idiots. Jack doesn't necessarily agree with that statement, but is mostly shocked that Bill would have said something like that on TV.

...Red ...Green?

Writer: Garvin and Marty

[As Marty lays on the mat in pain, Positive Pete consoles him once again. The music fades as Marty, with the help of Pete and the ref, stands up. The crowd gives him a mixed reaction, still not sure how to take him.]

Jack Gene - Well, regardless... Marty Poppins picking up yet another loss.

Bill Hughes - You know, now that we've put that all into context, it's pretty obvious that Marty Poppins is the son of Dress. She never won a damn match, neither.

Jack Gene - Could that even be proven?

Bill Hughes - What?

Jack Gene - That Dress is his... mother?

Bill Hughes - See... let me let you in on something here, Jack. You see, a few years back, scientists discovered a thing called "DNA". And in "DNA", as they called it.

[Jack stares at him blankly.]

Bill Hughes - ...the scientists that is, anyways. That DNA carries our genetic makeup, which is something passed down to you by your parents.

Jack Gene - ...she's a dress...

Bill Hughes - Are you... really? You've never heard of a paternity test. That's what it is. They'd check the DNA, and if it matches, then yeah - she'd be his mother.

Jack Gene - Doesn't paternity test mean it's for males?

Bill Hughes - Yeah, well, I'm sure they've got one for the females, too. They're scientists. They've got tons of [bleep].

[Just then, Marty shrieks and pushes Pete off of him.]

Marty - RED!

[Pete shakes his head and smiles.]

Jack Gene - I... what the heck? Why did Marty just yell out Red?

Bill Hughes - I don't know, but Pete's got a mic and I think I'm going to be sick.

Positive Pete - Red is a good color, but... you should be saying 'green'.

[Marty flinches before stumbling backwards pushing his arms forward in case Pete tried to follow him.]

Marty - RED!

[Pete smiles and laughs.]

Positive Pete - Green, Marty. Come on, you can say it.

[He reaches for Marty to come back to him, but Marty hisses at him before jumping to the outside of the ring.]

Marty - RED!

Positive Pete - My shirt is Green, Marty.

[Marty collapses to his knees covering his head into his arms. He then crawls up the ramp. As he reaches the halfway point, he turns and yells again.]

Marty - RED!

[Pete sighs as Marty runs again, this time, completely exiting to the back.]

The King of the Leaderboard Is Here

Writer: MOD

[Just then, as Pete walks through the backstage area, "Breakeven" by The Script begins to plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills along with Damian Knight make their way down to the ringside.]

Bill Hughes – It looks like Arick Wills and Damian Knight are making their way to ringside. I wonder why they are coming out here, because they are not scheduled to be here tonight.

Jack Gene – Maybe Arick Wills and Damian Knight have something to say.

[As they get into the ring Damian Knight signals to Wayne Inkster. With hesitation, Wayne Inkster has MOD the mic. Damian Knight makes sure the mic is working and hands it to Arick Wills. Arick Wills is ready to speak.]

Arick Wills – I have been quite busy around here in WMW lately proving to all why I am The King of Wrestling. Not only am I The King of Wrestling, but currently I am also The King of The Leaderboard Rankings. The numbers don’t lie. Yes, I am tooting my own horn. As cocky as you all may think I am, that’s not who I am. I just have very high confidence within myself in my abilities. Why the bloody hell should I not have this high confidence? I don’t plan on being number two to anyone. I am number one. I am going to be the face of the Heartlands Title Division. I have them all talking about how I am soon to be the face of Heartlands Title Division. But, I plan for this to happen sooner then later. With that being said, I am challenging Gras-Dawg to a Heartlands Title Match at the Burn PPV. No one is going to tell me I don’t deserve a title shot. I can be given this title shot the easy way or the hard way. This is not up for discussion Gras-Dawg. I look forward to hearing your answer next week.

[Arick Wills drops the mic and begins to exit the ring. Damian Knight taunts the crowd and exits the ring as well. "Breakeven" by The Script begins to plays over the P.A. system as Arick Wills and Damian Knight make their way up the ramp. The scene fades to a commercial.]

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Jordan Keyser vs. Tyson Banes

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring, where Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring. Tyson Banes' music hits and he walks out to the ring.]

Inkster announces the first fighter in the next match, Tyson Banes. Jack says that Tyson Banes is again coming out cocky and arrogant, but he's not sure if he's got much of a leg to stand on considering his loss last week. Bill refutes this, saying that Tyson only made one mistake, and that's not really his fault. He should have won that match, and The Angel of Death got away easy.

[As Banes walks around the ring, he gets into it verbally with a random fan. As security gets involved to separate the two, Banes rolls into the ring. The music changes and out walks Jordan Keyser.]

Keyser looks rather smug, according to Jack Gene. Obviously, he's smiling due to what's going to happen later tonight? Bill thinks he's just smiling because he thinks he's got this match in the bag.

[As Keyser slides into the ring, Banes immediately attacks him with forearms and kicks, keeping Keyser from standing up. Keyser finds an opening to fight back using an eye rake and quickly gets on the aggressive pushing Banes back. Keyser and Banes battle back and forth, each delivering equal amounts of damage.]

Jack says that this match has the potential of being one of those epic-type matches where you don't know who would win. After watching Banes lose week after week, it's easy for someone to expect Jordan to roll over him, but Banes is looking impressive. Bill adds that Banes' has brought a new look to the ring and is standing his ground and it's good to see a match like this, where each fighter is trading punch for punch.

[Keyser finally gets a good advantage and locks on a rear naked choke. After moments of not being able to fight out of the hold, Banes drops, turning it into a jawbreaker. As Jordan falls backwards, Banes moves in for a pin, but only gets a 1-count. He pulls up Jordan by the hair and whips him into the corner. He charges, but as he jumps through the air, Jordan moves out of the way, causing Banes to land chest first into the corner. Jordan immediately grabs him behind with another choke, using the ropes as leverage. As the ref gets involved to pull Jordan away, Banes hits him with a low blow.]

Jack can't believe the ref didn't see that, but with the ref pulling at Jordan and looking at the choke, it was easy to miss. Bill didn't see it, either.

[Jordan stumbles away and just as he turns back, Tyson goes for a super kick. Tyson connects and makes the cover. He gets a 3-count. The match is over.]

Wayne Inkster announces Tyson Banes as the winner.

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

Jack Gene - Oh my! What a win for Tyson Banes!

Bill Hughes - A much needed win.

[Tyson celebrates ridiculously in the ring. Raising his hands up as he runs to the corner. He climbs the corner and yells at the fans.]

Jack Gene - And, Banes obviously throwing this win into the faces of the fans as they continue to boo him.

[Just then, Jordan pops to his feet. He runs to Jordan, grabs a hold of him, and slams him down to the mat with a German suplex.]

Jack Gene - My god! Jordan attacking Banes after the bell!

Bill Hughes - The Curtain Call! What a devastating superplex from the top.

[Jordan hovers over Banes while the ref tries to get in between them.]

Jack Gene - That was just sick.

Bill Hughes - Well, you didn't expect Jordan to just take the loss. It was going to be that easy for Banes.

[The scene fades as Jordan slides out of the ring and walks to the back.]

Louie Cwik Talks with The Angel of Death

Writer: Maria

[The shot opens up in the back as The Angel of Death and Louie Cwik review a replay of her match.]

Louie Cwik - I'm backstage with The Angel of Death and I've got to say, you're definitely starting to appear on the radar, especially winning your first two matches here. What are your thoughts and plans moving forward from this win?

[Rosa relays the question to AoD in Spanish who listens intently and smiles, answering back softly in Spanish. Rosa nods as she listens and then speaks.]

Rosa - Well, La Angel de la Muerte is obviously very pleased with her performance tonight, and with how the crowd here in Cleveland, Ohio has adopted her and gotten behind her. She says she can feel their energy and she feeds off it, using it to help push her further and higher to give them the show they deserve. She is....still unsure of what to make of Mr. Poppins but, she is happy to have beaten him and is looking forward to her next challenge as she marches towards the Heartlands Championship.

Louie Cwik - Well, you've heard from Rosa. Stay tuned, there's more to come here on Graveyard Shift 128!

[The scene fades to commercial.]

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Boris Drago vs. Shank

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up at ringside as Boris and Dasha walk to the ring. Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring.]

Inkster announces the next match. Jack and Bill welcome back the viewers at home. Jack reminds everyone that this is the second time that we've seen Boris in a WMW ring in as many weeks. It's not surprising to Bill, considering how awesome Boris was last week against Jasmine. However, the idea that he could do the same things to his opponent tonight that he did to her was something neither was willing to believe.

[That's because, his opponent tonight is Shank. As Boris prepares in the ring, Shank's music hits and he walks out onto the stage followed by Lumberjack.]

Inkster introduces Shank and the crowd pops. Jack notices that Shank was limping to the ring, which could only be attributed to the beatdown that he received at the hands of BBW last week. Bill agrees, but knowing Shank, he for sees him being able to make it through this match. Jack says that this match is the least of his worries, considering BBW could be lurking in the back, waiting for the right moment to attack.

[As Shank enters the ring, the ref immediately checks him for foreign objects before calling for the bell and starting the match. Boris and Shank meet in the center in a classic staredown. Boris throws the first punch, but Shank stands his ground. Shank then throws a punch, and it lands, but does not knock Boris off of his feet. Shank and Boris continue the 'feats of strength' competition, but Boris got the better end of a game of mercy, as Shank's knee buckled under the pressure.]

Bill reminds us that Bob Wire took Shank down with a chop block last week, while Shank was holding the 400lb+ Bundy in his arms.

[Shank is able to get some offense, catching Boris off guard. He takes him off of his feet with a clothesline. Then another. As Boris pops back up, Shank takes him down with a big boot. However, because of that kick, Shank now holds his knee in pain as he falls back into the corner. Boris gets back to his feet and immediately charges Shank in the corner, but Shank catches him with an elbow. As Boris spins holding his jaw, Shank measures him up for a Punch to the Face, but he misses. Boris rakes him in the eyes and then across his back. He goes to work on Shank's knee attacking him with stomps, and makeshift submission holds to that knee. As the fight continued, BBW made their way down to the ring.]

Jack can't believe that BBW is making their way down, and suspects that they'll get involved in the match. Bill says that's an obvious expectation considering what has taken place over the last few weeks. He remembers that Bundy made it clear he would do everything in his power to take out Lumberjack, and if that means taking out Shank as well, it will happen sooner or later.

[As BBW hits ringside, Lumberjack runs down from the back. Wire tries to climb up onto the apron, but before he could get his footing, Lumberjack hits him from behind. It turns into a 2 on 1 brawl on the outside. Inside the ring, Shank fights his way back to his feet. The crowd gets behind him. On the outside, Lumberjack seems to be holding his ground, knocking Wire out with a big boot. Shank hits Boris with a scoop slam and follows it up with an elbow drop. He calls for his finisher, but apparently just then, realized what was happening on the outside. He makes his way to the ropes to check on Lumberjack, just as Bundy reversed an irish whip attempt, sending Lumberjack into the ring post.]

Jack calls the scene chaos, and expects the ref to call this one off like he did last week, but that doesn't seem likely to Bill, since in the ring, nothing has occurred to disrupt the match. Jack sees blood start to run down Lumberjack's face, which was obviously caused when he smashed into the iron post.

[Boris pulls himself up to his feet and waits for Shank to turn around. Shank starts to exit the ring to save his partner, but instead turns to finish the match with Boris. Just as he does, Boris connects with the Knockout Punch. Shank collapses, and Boris makes the cover. He gets the pin and the match is over.]

Inkster announces Boris as the winner.

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin & Rob

[Boris stands up and hovers over Shank. Dasha climbs into the ring and stands next to him. Just then, John Bundy and Bob Wire roll into the ring. They walk up to Boris and clap for him. Boris smugly looks at them, and raises his hand in victory over the unconscious Shank.]

Jack Gene - And a big win by Boris Drago, all though, you've got to give some credit to BBW.

Bill Hughes - You don't have to give any credit to BBW. Shank lost the match on the inside of the ring, while Lumberjack lost the fight outside of the ring. These two situations aren't even related.

Jack Gene - Oh, come on now, you know they came down here to...

[Boris turns to leave the ring. And, just as he does, Bundy and Wire begin to stomp away at Shank. On the outside, Boris drops to the floor and begins to walk up the ramp. Lumberjack begins to pull himself up on the apron as blood continues to run down his face. Boris pauses and looks at him.]

Dasha - Make a statement, Boris!

[Dasha points at Lumberjack and Boris immediately walks up to him.]

Jack Gene - Oh no. Don't do it Boris! Lumberjack has suffered enough!

[Just then, Boris pulls Lumberjack to a standing position, pulls him around and lands a headbutt to his chest, causing Lumberjack to collapse in pain.]

Jack Gene - Oh! My god what a viscious headbutt by Boris Drago!

[Inside the ring, Bundy and Wire hover over Shank.]

Jack Gene - Vultures is what they are. Just hovering over Shank. This is just sickening. They should all be ashamed of themselves.

Bill Hughes - For what? Doing what they said they would do? Their success here depends on Shank and Lumberjack being demolished. And looking at the ring right now, that's exactly what has taken place.

[The scene fades as medics rush the ring to take care of both Lumberjack and Shank.]

An Update from Cleveland General

Writer: Amanda and Tabi

[Tera walks down the sterilized tiled hallway of Cleveland General Hospital, her face set in a grim expression as she weaves around the hospital staff and other guests also moving through the halls. Spotting Jade standing in the hallway, Tera comes to a stop beside the Asian woman and gives a greeting with a nod of her head. Just as Tera is about to say something to Jade, the PA system comes on.]

PA – Assistance needed in room 1342, Assistance needed in room 1342 STAT!

[Tera’s eyes widen as she looks at Jade, both of them turning to watch two members of the nursing staff running past them down the hall towards room 1342.]

Tera – That’s Hecate’s room isn’t it?

Jade – Yes it is, the nurse was in there doing the check up.

Tera – Perhaps we should see what’s going on.

[Jade turns and watches the nursing staff entering the room and slowly nods her head, the two women moving down the hall towards Hecate’s room. The still open door allowed the two to peek into the room, seeing three nurses standing between Hecate and the doorway. Hecate had her IV rack in one hand, though whether it was for support, to use as a possible weapon or both was hard to tell.]

Nurse – Miss, please calm down. You are going to re-injure yourself.

Hecate – I’m going down there and I will bloody well walk there on my own two feet. I will not put even more worry on her!

[Tera glances at Jade, shaking her head and whispering to Jade. "She's just like Nathan. Those two are just alike." Jade nods and watches Hecate, stepping into the room as one of the nurses turn to him.]

Nurse - She needs to be in a wheelchair. She can barely stand. We won't let a patient risk their health. If she plans on getting back into wrestling again, she needs to listen to us!

Hecate – I can stand just fine, and I certainly don't need a wheelchair! I don’t care about your regulations or any of that. I am going to see Druscilla now and I will go under my own power.

Jade - Step into the hall. We'll talk with her.

[The nurses look at Tera and Jade and then back to Hecate, after a moment they nod and head out of the room. The scene fades out as the door closes and when it reopens to show Jade and Tera walking along a hallway pushing Hecate along in a wheelchair. Hecate doesn't look happy being in the wheelchair but puts on a good face as the trio approaches the door to Druscilla's room. Group enters the room to see Dru sitting up in the bed, a British doctor standing over her. Druscilla is tugging at her neckbrace.]

Druscilla - Williams. You're going to take this bloody thing off me and I want my flight to London ready to go within the hour.

[The doctor thinks for a moment and then nods.]

Dr. Williams - M'Lady, I know you'd like to get back to more comfortable environments to rest and recover and that will be a good idea in a little bit, but so soon after your injury, the rapid change in atmosphere and altitudes would be... well very bad on your spine and neck. Now, I've consulted with the doctors here, and they are top notch. You are in a very good place to recuperate.

[As he leaves the room, he runs into Hecate, Jade and Tera.]

Dr. Williams - Ah, Hecate. Nice to see you again. I was just about to come and see you. The Lady is... in a bit of a mood at the moment and I was about to give her some time to herself. How are you feeling?

[Hecate looks over at a steaming Druscilla and then back at Dr. Williams]

Hecate - I've felt better, I would have been down here sooner but this was the soonest I could get them to let me come down.

Dr. Williams - Understandable. Your condition is quite serious. As is your opponent Nathan's. The man is risking his career by being forced into the ring this week. I was actually about to talk to you. One of Lady Cornwallis-Worthinton's requests was that I see to you and Nathanial as well. She wants to ensure that the WMW personnel here are getting top treatment for their injuries and she doesn't trust the American medical staff, evidently..

[Hecate looks at Druscilla and chuckles softly, which ends in a short cough. Jade steps forward instinctively as Hecate does.]

Hecate - I'm not surprised she asked that, it's not the first time I've been in your care. You did save my life back in Cairo that time.

Dr. Williams - That was one of my more interesting cases...

[Hecate nods, then looks over at Druscilla again. The Greek fighter's eyes glisten a bit as she struggles to hold it together at seeing one of her best friends in this condition.]

Hecate - How are you doing Dru? Wadworth is going to have a fit over this.

[Dru rolls her eyes and holds up two folders. She tosses one on the small food table in front of her.]

Druscilla - Medical reports from bloody morons who think my career is definitely over.

[Druscilla tosses another pile of folders on top of it..]

Druscilla - In there is a letter from her Majesty, and the Lord General of the House of Lords, explaining to me why I am too valuable and important to be risking my life and health competing in a 'Circus Attraction.'

[Druscilla smiles bitterly.]

Druscilla - I just peachy-bloody-keen. How about you?

[Hecate tries to roll closer to Dru's bed but with Tera holding the handles she doesn't get very far, until Tera realizes what Hecate is trying to do and wheels her closer. Hecate reaches out and takes Dru's hand in hers.]

Hecate - It's too soon to know anything for sure, you remember what they said to me back in Cairo after that accident yet I'm still going at it. I'll be here with you and for you every step of the way.

[Druscilla shrugs.]

Druscilla - The injury itself is not the problem. The problem is the second bit of it. There are people who outrank me in the nobility, after all.

[Hecate pauses and looks at Druscilla, a grin on her lips.]

Hecate - Well, actually there may be a way to make everyone happy or as happy as can be in this situation.

[Druscilla shrugs.]

Druscilla - Already thought about that. There was a reason I sided with Sault St. Marie, after all. But as much as I am preparing to move into that position, it is not the same.

[Dr. Williams clears his throat, nodding to the still open door and some of the hospital staff that have seemed to have found reasons to hang around. Tera grimaces and turns, making a shooing motion as she closes the door. The scene fades to black with the echo of the latch clicking.]

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Langston/Kilik vs. The Inquisition

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring, where Wayne Inkster stands in the center. Langston and Kilik walk out as Kilik's music plays. They get a mixed reaction from the crowd.]

Inkster announces the first team in the next match, Xavier Langston and Thomas Kilik. Bill says that he doesn't expect much from this match, considering Father Nathan and Langston are still listed as questionable, as far as their health goes. Plus, he notes that Kilik was beat pretty bad at the hands of Arick Wills.

[As Kilik and Langston roll into the ring, the lights in the arena dim.]

Bill cynically suspects that maybe we were about to see The Angel of Death's outro, but in reverse. Jack doubts it. The voice of Black Friar says that this begins the time of the Inquisition. He tells all to repent for their sins, so that they'll be forgiven. He then tells heretics and blasphemers to prepare for their judgment.

[Then, a Church bell tolls three times and over the PA, a group of Gregorian monks can be heard reciting the Latin poem 'Dies Irae'. Father Nathan emerges from the back, walking side by side with the Black Friar, both men also adding their voices to those on the PA. They make their way down to ringside, where Nathan sets his cross down and both men then climb into the ring, conversing with each other before the match. Kilik and Father Nathan begin the match as the ref calls for the bell. Kilik easily takes him down with an arm drag. As Nathan pops back up, he gets hit with a drop kick, then another arm drag. This time, Kilik holds on and locks on an side arm lock.]

Jack says that Father Nathan is a lot slower than normal in this match then usual, and it's obvious that he's still hurting from his Hardcore Hell match. Bill says he's surprised Nathan is even standing, let alone competing in the match. Considering Druscilla is still out, Hecate is still out and Kronin has only been seen once in a ring, and that was just to hold a mic.

[Nathan fights his way out of the hold. He gets into a boxing stance and begins to box with Kilik. Only one shot connected, and that shot took Kilik off of his feet. Kilik quickly made the tag to Xavier Langston who immediately went for a clothesline, but Nathan ducks it and hits him with a scoop slam. Kilik then tags in Black Friar. Friar jumped into the ring and went to work on the slow Langston.]

As Langston moved in the ring, Jack noticed that he had a different look in his eye. It was almost as if he wasn't there, or at least, wasn't seeing the same match that everyone else was.

[Langston is able to reverse an irish whip. As Friar bounces back, Langston goes for a clothesline, but Friar ducks it. As Langston turns around, Friar jumps into the air, grabs Langston by the back of the head and forces his face to smash into Friar's knees. Friar makes the cover, but Kilik breaks it up. The ref pushes Kilik out of the ring. Behind him, Nathan is tagged back into the ring, and quickly pulls up Langston. He whips Langston into the ropes, but as Langston bounces back, he catches Nathan bent over, and kicks him in the chest, which causes Nathan to fall backwards. Lanston makes the tag to Kilik. Kilik quickly takes Nathan off of his feet with a drop kick. As Nathan stands back up, Kilik calls back in Langston, and they shoot Father Nathan across the ring. They go for a double clothesline, but Father Nathan ducks through it. He bounces off the ropes again and as he runs back, he throws himself through the air, connecting with Kilik with a flying forearm. Kilik falls to the floor.]

As Nathan pulls himself back up, Jack notes that he doesn't have much left in the tank and is showing that he's in a lot of pain.

[As Langston, turns back around, Nathan slams a right hand into his side. Then a left. Langston bows over in pain, but before can get away, Nathan clocks him with a right hand to the side of the head that sends Langston to the mat. Nathan pulls him back to his feet and lifts him up onto his shoulders, but only long enough to connect with the Price of Sin. He makes the cover, and the gets a 3-count. The match is over.]

Inkster announces The Inquisition as the winners of the match, which sends them to the 2nd round of the MTL4 Tournament. Jack and Bill can't believe that Nathan was able to lift Langston up, and as Friar helps him back to his feet and out of the ring, it's apparent to both of them that the injuries he received at Hardcore Hell have left him in bad shape. Quite possibly, he made things worse here tonight.

Boris Responds

Writer: Rob

[The shot opens up in the back where Louie Cwik stands with Boris Drago.]

Louie Cwik - Boris, tonight, you were able to defeat Shank. With the interference on the outside, do you see this as a legitimate win for you?

[Dasha grins and nods.]

Dasha - Once again, my Boris has demonstrated that he is strongest man in the world! He knocked the Great American Ape Shank out with one punch, after totally dominating that match!

[Boris gets a hopeful, child-like gleam in his eyes as he hears Dasha refer to him as 'her Boris' The camera catches him looking at her with all the look of a school boy crush, which is gone as soon as Dasha turns to look at him as he grins sheepishly.]

Louie Cwik - After the match, you took out The Lumberjack. What was your motivation for doing that, considering BBW had already left him a bloody mess?

Dasha - Hmph. My Boris needed to make a statement, an 'impact' as you Americans like to say. Besides, Bundy and Bob Wire are the very people the CSSW is here to save and protect. They are over-shadowed, ignored, and ridiculed, and why? Because they don't yell every word like moron? Because they would be smart enough to use chainsaw instead of ax and waste entire day chopping down one tree? Well, the CSSW says enough! Tonight, our glorious revolution has spread and it is my hope that Bob Wire and John Bundy will join in CSSW, and rise up to fight the very same powers that have oppressed them and demeaned them, trying to turn them into jokes.

[Boris nods and when Louie looks to him he shrugs.]

Boris - Boris not like Shank. Boris think that Shank over rated. He is like tiny bear pup compared to Boris or John Bundy. Shank lose to people half his size! How is he taken more seriously then Bundy, or Shank, or Mongo? Shank is fraud and Boris crushed him here as he crushed him in CMW. Now, Shank's friend Lumberjack wants to get in business? Boris say... he can break Lumberjack as easily as he broke Shank.

[The scene fades.]

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Father Nathan Responds

Writer: Rob

[The shot opens up backstage as Louie Cwik sits down next to Father Nathan.]

Louie Cwik - I'm here with the Ace Superior Champion, Father Nathan. And, Father Nathan, you and Black Friar picked up the win. What does a win like this mean as you move into Round 2?

[Nathan grins a bit and wipes some blood from his mouth.]

Father Nathan - Oh, it feels good to come back and get a win. Black Friar and I lost a couple of close matches and I'm just glad we could get the win, hopefully this will help us out a bit in stage 2 of the tournament.

Louie Cwik - In the final moments of that match, it really seemed like you were in a lot of pain. With the fact that you will be expected to defend your title at Burn in two weeks, do you think continuing in MTL4 is a bad decision?

[Nathan grins again and shrugs.]

Father Nathan - I was booked, so I'm gonna compete. I'm not going to abandon my partner to a handicap match. Yes, the match did hurt. Yes, I'm sure I re-injured myself a bit, but I'll be able to recover better and faster if I'm out and about then lying in a hospital bed somewhere. I'll be okay, and I expect to defend my title come Burn.

Louie Cwik - Thanks Father Nathan. Let's turn it back to ringside with Jack and Bill.

[The scene fades.]

The Brad Johnson Announcement

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up backstage in Brad Johnson's office.]

Jack Gene - Actually, we're turning our cameras backstage as WMW Owner Brad Johnson is ready to make his big announcement.

[There is a brief pause, as Johnson takes a deep breath. He smiles, waiting for his cue.]

Brad Johnson - Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for giving me this time here tonight. I want to start by saying that our thoughts and prayers go out to Druscilla as she remains in the hospital after her horrific fall at Hardcore Hell. It's unfortunate. Moving from that, as everyone saw last week, Sportstime Ohio reached out to us, in the center of the WMW ring, in the hopes to sweep up the mess that Sault St. Marie created. All though we appreciate their efforts, we are at an impasse as far as agreeing where to go from here.

[He takes a deep breath.]

Brad Johnson - Richard Dunn and his team do not feel that they can be held accountable for the actions of St. Marie, even though, he was there representing their ideals and policies. Dunn claims he did not sign off on anything that Sault St. Marie, therefor admitting that he neglected the situation. All though he apologizes for the situation going the way it did, what he does not do is take responsibility for it. He believes that removing St. Marie from the equation was enough to clear him of any wrong doings. We do not see it that way. In fact, we believe that Richard Dunn and anyone else who was involved in this project be held accountable for the release of Valora, and the injuries sustained of those who participated in the Hardcore Hell matches. All though, most of that is idealistic on our part, we are sincere in making sure something like this never happens again. Unfortunately, Dunn and STO do not give us that confidence.

[He sighs again.]

Brad Johnson - And, unfortunately, we foresee this disagreement to continue for some time. Like all bureaucracies, it's evident that STO is more interested in seeing us jump through hoops, get impatient and drop all claims, than to actually resolve the problems.

[He shakes his head and smiles.]

Brad Johnson - But, that's the negative part of this conversation. And if we're going to move forward, we have to be positive and do positive things in a post-St. Marie era. We put ourselves on the map by having awesome talent, innovative matches, and a lot of drive and determination. That drive still exists. Unfortunately, our roster has been battered and bruised. We're going to be going the next few weeks a bit short-handed. So, we've got to get a bit creative. Which is, and always has been, our strong suit.

[He smiles.]

Brad Johnson - Last week, it's been leaked that I entered a limousine outside of the WMW arena. That limo carried WMW fighter Jordan Keyser. As you know, Keyser has majority stock in ESN, a cable television network dedicated to broadcasting and producing sports-related programming 24 hours a day across greater North America. Keyser, along with ESN CEO Ben Cash and I have been involved in discussions of how our two organizations could work together. Some of those discussions have been in public. While most have been behind closed doors.

[He straightens his posture.]

Brad Johnson - ESN broadcasts reach over 400 million households in the US, Canada, and Mexico, not to mention considerable viewership in Europe, Asia, and South America. The opportunity that has been presented to us to take Wrestling Midwest programming to that audience. Of course, we have no plans on leaving Sportstime Ohio unless we can not agree to move forward together. Our contract with STO states that all episodes of Graveyard Shift will be exclusively broadcast on the STO network. That also covers supercards that we hold on Fridays. But, we have an opening, and an opportunity that would be difficult to ignore at this point.

[He looks over his shoulder and the camera pans back to show the WMW Burn 2010 poster, along with an ESN logo. He looks back to the camera.]

Brad Johnson - That is why, I am pleased to announce that on Sunday, September 12th, 2010, Wrestling Midwest and ESN bring to you, Burn 2010. For the first time in our history, we will have an opportunity to broadcast our event all over the world, and we are very excited to have that chance. On that show, we will see the Kronin defend the Great Lakes Championship, Father Nathan defend the Ace Superior Championship, Gras-Dawg defend the Heartlands Championship and Jade defend the Shoot Championship, not just in front of a packed Cleveland house, but across the great reach of ESN.

[He smiles again as he looks down at his hands. He looks back up.]

Brad Johnson - As I said, we are very excited to have this opportunity, and we hope you are excited to. So join us on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 for a night that will mark our ascent into a much bigger, and much more competitive market. Thank you.

[With that, the scene fades.]

The Foxxy Grandpas vs. The Flying Sharktopi

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring as Wayne Inkster stands in the center. Josh Briskout walks down to the ring to his music. As he reaches the ring, the music changes to AWS Man's, and out he comes.]

Inkster announces the beginning of tonight's main event and introduces the Flying Sharktopi. Bill thinks it's odd that the two members of the Flying Sharktopi came out seperately, considering it's a tag match and they're partners. Jack says he's a bit surprised that AWS Man is out here at all, considering what took place last week.

[As AWS Man reaches the ring, he rolls in and completely avoids Briskout, before exiting the ring and standing on the apron. Then, the Foxxy Grandpas come out, to their music, riding a tandem bicycle. The crowd pops and it's a apparent mutual admiration.]

Inkster announces The Foxxy Grandpas. Bill thinks it's rediculous that they're gaying up the show by riding a tandem bike to the ring. Jack wants to defend them, but also agrees because the only word he can use to describe the sight is 'cute' and no man, especially a former Hardcore Championship contender, should be described as 'cute'.

[As Tyler and McGee slide into the ring, Briskout immediately attacks them. He knocks Tyler out of the ring and then takes McGee down with a clothesline. The ref calls for the bell officially starting the match as Briskout waits for McGee to pop back up. He does and Briskout meets him with a thumb to the eye. He quickly gets McGee into a rear naked choke, as he goes to work on wearing the 'older man with the awesome handlebeards' down.]

Jack notices that Briskout is really showing his Brazillian Ju-Jitsu style in the early goings of the match. Locking onto McGee and trying to wear him down. Bill still wonders why AWS Man is here, and what's got to be going on through his head. Will he tag in? Or will we see a repeat of last week? Jack reminds the audience that last week, AWS Man left the ring and Briskout, pretty much to lose the match by himself. Bill says that AWS Man had every right to do that after Josh put his hands on Pen.

[Briskout pulls McGee into the corner with a hammerlock and goes to make a tag, but AWS Man moves to the adjacent corner.]

Jack says that AWS Man is obviously avoiding the tag, but Bill says that AWS Man is too professional and competitive to abandon his partner.

[McGee is able to reverse a hammerlock, and pulls Briskout into his own corner, where he tags in Tim Tyler. Tyler and McGee double team Briskout in the corner. The ref breaks it up, but after a quick scoop slam and an elbow drop, Tyler pulls up Briskout and locks on an arm lock before tagging back in McGee. McGee goes to the top and jumps down connecting with a double axehandle to the arm, before locking on his own arm lock. Tyler exits the ring, but then is tagged back in. As soon as Tyler enters, they shoot Briskout across the ring and take him down with a two-man clothesline. As Briskout bounces back to his feet, Tyler hits him with a scoop slam. He points to the top and Handlebeards will once again climb. He jumps through the air, off the top turnbuckle and lands fanny first onto Briskout's chest. Tyler leaves the ring and Handlebeards makes the cover, but only gets a two-count.

Unlike the Sharktopi, Jack remarks that the Foxxy Grandpas are communicating and looking like a well-oiled machine. Bill thinks that was a disgusting visual.

[McGee tags back in Tyler and they once again go for a double team move. This time, Briskout fights out of it. He tries once again to make a tag, but AWS Man is now at his original corner. He yells at Briskout for going to the wrong corner. Before Briskout can get back to his feet, McGee slams into him with a running knee to the side of the head. He pulls Briskout from the corner and goes for a cover, but again, only gets a two. He locks on a standing armbar.]

Bill makes it clear that he wants to see AWS Man in this match, and wishes that AWS Man chose someone other than Briskout to be in the MTL4 with. Jack says that it's obvious both Briskout and AWS Man haven't talked to one another the entire match, and maybe not since last week. So, it's not clear to Jack why AWS Man is even out here if he wasn't going to get involved. Bill thinks that he would get involved if Briskout tried to tag him in, and it's his fault.

[McGee continues to wrench on the arm as Briskout sits on the mat. Briskout continues to fight it, but can't quite seem to get enough leverage. Then, he begins to flail as he pushes himself up. McGee tries to hold it tight, but Briskout moves to his side and lands a stiff elbow to the midsection, and another. AWS Man sees the situation and reaches to make a tag. Briskout lifts McGee up and hits a Samoan Drop. As he pulls himself up, he goes to make the hot tag to AWS Man, but AWS Man is no longer on the apron. Instead, AWS Man is walking up the ramp. Briskout gets to his feet and yells at him.]

Jack can't believe that AWS Man is doing it again. He completely left Briskout high and dry in this match, and if that was going to be the case, why even come out to begin with? Bill understands AWS Man's reasonings and calls it deserved. Briskout was out of line last week, and this week, he's being taught a lesson.

[As that continues, behind him, McGee makes the tag, in comes Tyler. He spins Briskout around and hits a DDT. Tyler rolls him up for a pin. He gets a 3 count and the match is over.]

Wayne Inkster announces The Foxxy Grandpas the winner, which means they advance to the second round of MTL4. The Flying Sharktopi officially out of MTL4.

[Inside the ring, the Foxxy Grandpas celebrate their win by dancing jigs. The crowd cheers them on as AWS Man stands on the stage, looking towards the ring. He shakes his head and walks out. The scene fades.]

Official Graveyard Shift 128 Card Released

John Squires — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:12:28 +0000

This Friday night, Wrestling Midwest and Sportstime Ohio present Graveyard Shift 128.

Main Card
The Angel of Death vs. Marty Poppins
Jordan Keyser vs. Tyson Banes
Boris Drago vs. Shank
Langston & Kilik vs The Inquisition – MTL4

Main Event
The Foxxy Grandpas vs The Flying Sharktopi – MTL4