Last Resort by Papa Roach blasts all over the arena, as the crowd cheers loudly!! The Canadian Destroyer appears through the curtain wearing his black leather coat with wrestling trunks, his black shinny hair, and in his right hand The Canadian Destroyer John Harper has a mic. He walks from one side of the entrance to the other with his music playing in the background with the crowd going insane! Harper has a huge smile on his face holding his hands high as they go ballistic!! Harper drops his hands with his music shutting off as the AWA crowd begin to chant.

Crowd: Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper....

John Harper: You know I have to be honest with you all, your all amazing, and I missed you all!! I couldn't wait any longer to see my fans, to hear them cheering me on once more! Tonight you will all get to witness my debut, and ill be back full time! Now speaking of my debut match, I didn't really come out here to go on about Toxic Angel, and Dmitri in fact I think I beat them up all week with my words enough, I think it's time for a change of tone don't you all??

Harper holds the microphone up to the crowd as we here them screaming it's time for a change!! Harper puts the mic back to his mouth continuing to talk.

John Harper: Actually The Canadian Destroyer has a special present for you guys!

The crowd is going absolutely insane!!

Tex: What could he have for the fans?

Duff: Who knows Tex, but were about to find out very soon.

John Harper: I know Christmas is over, but I wasn't around for Christmas, and in fact I'm in a giving mood... so this is what I got for you the fans, as everyone knows Next week is the Pay Per View, and well The Canadian Destroyer doesn't have an opponent in fact I've asked around the locker room trying to find someone who wanted to face The Canadian Destroyer in a Submission match, and no one would take the challenge. So hell ill put everyone on the spotlight even the owners if they wish to get there asses kicked in front of my fans!! Not only am I making an open challenge why not make it more interesting for all you insane wrestlers out there!! Lets make it a Fatal Four Way Submission Elimination Match next week at the PPV!! Don't everyone come running lets see if three guys will actually step up for the challenge. That's what I want, that's what the fans want, and that's my present to you the fans!!

Crowd: Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper....Harper...

Tex: Holy SHIT, what a match that will be.

Duff: The question is will three people step up? Do they think they have a shot at beating Harper.

Tex: You can tell Harper wants to make a name for himself right off the bat here in the AWA!

Duff: No Doubt Tex, and we know what Harper brings to the ring, if this match actually happens it's going to be great!! I don't know how the Main Event could even top such a match.

The Crowd is still going off with what The Canadian Destroyer just said, John Harper holds his hands high as he throws the mic down, and begins to walk back stage....

vs.

Newcomer Arthur Haworth stands in the middle of the ring with a steel chair in his hands as the tail end of "The Rage" fades to silence. The crowd, not knowing what to make of him, give him a neutral reaction as he raises his hands to each side of the arena

Stormy Canyon: Ladies and Gentleman... our opening bout is a No Holds Barred Grudge Match! Already in the ring... hailing from Blackpool, England... he weighs in at 230 pounds and is fighting in his debut this evening...... ARTHUR... HAWORTH!!!

Duff: You got anything on this guy, Tex?

Tex: Not a lot really... except that he's English, he wears black trunks and he's come prepared with a steel chair...

Duff: Very good... well researched.

The opening guitar riff of "Hero" by Pop Evil begin to play as the lights in the arena go out. Strobe lights flash at different angles as the cymbal joins in with the guitar. After a second time the lights and music stop and the arena goes black for a second before screaming fills the arena and the music kicks back in as pyrotechnics shoot from the stage. Rex Butler walks through the curtains with Alisha Hicks beside him. They make their way to the ring while Rex stares straight ahead, ignoring the crowd at ringside. Rex enters through the ropes and stands in the center of the ring, looking at Haworth.. then the chair.. then Haworth.. then the chair. After a moment, a sick grin spreads across his face as he slowly nods and beckons Haworth to fight

Duff: He looks ready for a fight, Tex! This one could get messy!

Tex: Tell me, Duff... when does Rex Butler not look ready for a fight?

Duff: Err... when he was born?!

Tex: Actually, i'd like to bet he was born with that look on his face! CHAIR SHOT!

Haworth swings the chair and connects with Butler's head, sending him staggering slightly into the ropes. Butler quickly regains his stance and beckons for another chair shot, the newcomer looking slightly concerned. Arthur connects again with the chair, sending a sickening thud throughout the arena that is greated with a joint sigh from the crowd. Again, Rex stumbles slightly but regains his composure before calling for more.

Duff: Still as Demonic as ever, Tex!

Haworth tries a third time, but as he lifts the chair to swing, the former Universal Champion explodes out of the ring ropes and slams a size fifteen into the chair, slamming it into the skull of Haworth and flooring him. As the Brit struggles to regain his composure and clutches his head, Rex drags him back to his feet and starts hammering down on his skull, going for blood. Demonic clenched fists rain down on Haworth, who looks out of his depth early on nd is trying his hardest to get away from the giant, but Rex is relentless and slams him headfirst into the turnbuckle, causing Haworth to spring back and end up flat on his back, rolling around in pain. Rex spends a moment undoing the turnbuckle protector which brings a rise in anticipation levels all around the arena, but allows Haworth time to recover slightly. He regains his stance and goes for a clothesline, only for Rex to avoid it and throw the Englishman into the exposed turnbuckle

Tex: Right into the exposed steel! This one isn't gonna let up!

Rex retreats to the centre of the ring before quickly turning back on himself and charging at Haworth, who shows enough agility to push himself up into the air and over the top rope, allowing Rex to drive himself chest first into the turnbuckle.

Duff: Rex didn't see that one coming!

Haworth moves quickly, though still slightly dazed, and zeroes in on Rex, connecting with a running knee lift. Rex manages to stay on his feet again, however, and receives a perfect drop kick for his troubles. Still not being able to get the big man down, Haworth attempts a double arm DDT and hooks the arms of his opponent in preperation. That's as far as he gets, however, as Rex powers out of it with a massive back body drop. After regaining his breath for a slight moment, he grabs Haworth up from the mat and hits a double arm DDT of his own... on the steel chair! Crunching metal on human skull reverberates around the Wachovia arena as the crowd cheer for the carnage. Rex then gives the thumbs down to the newest AWA star and drags him to his feet one more time, hoisting him up Haworth up in a firemans carry

Tex: This one's over already!

Rex drives Arthur Haworth into the chair a final time with the Wicked Sensation, drawing audible gasps from the crowd. Rex rolls his opponent over and the ref counts out the three

Duff: Rex made short work of Haworth there!

Tex: There were flashes of potential from the newcomer, but he was ultimately out of Butler's league! The Demonic One picks up where he left off!

Winner:

The scene cuts to the backstage area of the arena as Rex Butler slowly makes his way through the halls toward his dressing room. Suddenly, the lights in the hallway begin to flicker on and off, and Rex stops in his tracks. He looks up and down the hallway, straining for a hint of another person. After a moment, he turns and continues down the hallway.
The lights in the hall go out completely. The sound of running footsteps echoes loudly, followed by the sounds of a struggle and Rex grunting. A metallic clang echoes in the air…then silence.
When the lights come back on, Rex Butler is lying unconscious on the floor, blood smeared across his face, and a familiar symbol traced on his chest with his own blood.

Ronin’s voice echoes throughout the hall.

You should have paid more attention this week, Rex. I warned you that I would repay your visits to me. For a man who walks in Darkness, you do little to light the path around you. I will show you the error of your ways. I will show you a better way to walk. But for now, dream the dreams of a man condemned, and feel that unnamable figure lurking within the Darkness…

The scene fades to black as the sound of Ronin’s laughter slowly dies away.

The Godfather Theme slams into the PA speakers and riles everyone to a mass cascade of booing as The Family step out onto the stage area, heads held high, noses up turned to the aggressive crowd. A few empty Coke cups are seen to land around their feet before they make their way to the ring in unison

Duff: This is it, Tex... this is the moment we've all been waiting for.

Tex: Or not, as the case may well be. Let’s just hope all of the recent activity has been a false alarm.

The International Champion, Fang, Bill Barnhart and the Gothfather make their way into the ring as the chorus of boo's echoes around the arena, though the three members of the Family are used to it by now. Some are holding signs along the lines of "Fang pussied out" in response to his recent turn to his brother's side. He shrugs it off, smirking as he parades the ring with his title belt back over his shoulder. As the music finally fades to silence, Goth asks for a mic and waits for the booing to subside. And waits. And waits...

Goth: Tonight we are going to bring home a man that will take charge in this federation when it comes down to uphold the rules of this federation!! MY RULES!!!

The fans boo Goth as he grins as he looks over his shoulder towards his brother and the two nod

Goth: And as I see that our current GM likes to play with girls, I need a man that can uphold respect from the men in the back… A man that can take charge and fight back when it is called for to do so!! A man that knows when to bow down to a man that is the law around here!!! A man that i have imbued with the power to kick the shit to the curb and hire the best in the business!!! That's right... this guy has the same rights and powers as John Irons!!!

Tex: I can’t believe this

Goth: I have seen many men that had several qualities that would fit them to be a General Manager… But most of all, I have found a man that knows when to LISTEN when I speak… When to LISTEN when I command him to do his job… And when to LISTEN when it is time for him to back off when I am going to do my job!!!! So.... without further ado... I have the pleasure to introduce the newest Family member.... and the NEW General Manager of the AWA....

Goth laughs out loud as the fans boo him more when suddenly the eerie strains of "Schizophrenic" begins to flow from the PA system

Tex: Damn it!

Duff: You have GOT to be kidding me?! We don't need this jackass back under the thumb!

Tex: Just when he was making a name for himself around here as himself... he throws it all away! God help us... so to speak!

The whole Family turn to the stage applauding as Canis and Raul Mendoza step out from behind the curtain, the former Universal Champion clad in his Opus Dei robes and looking as disturbing as ever. The crowd again hurl their rubbish in their direction, Mendoza laughing it off as he looks smug and very, very pleased with himself. Canis follows Mendoza to the ring in earnest, the crowd showing their fury in many ways. Once they've entered the ring, Mendoza takes a mic and embraces each Family member one by one as Canis lingers

Tex: This is sickening...

Duff: I've never wanted to quit this company before... but i'm seriously thinking about it, Tex!

Tex: Hang on in their, Duff...

Mendoza: Ladies and Gentlemen... it is my divine honour... to introduce to you non-believers... your NEW AWA General Manager....... CANIS!!!!!!!!!

Tex: I don't think everybody approves, somehow...

The crowd raise the volume even more, making anything the commentators say inaudible

Mendoza: It's been a long hard road, i concede. But my son has finally seen the eternal light... and has taken up the mantle to serve his masters as they see fit. God is indeed smiling down upon us this day

Duff: What a crock of shit!

Canis takes the mic from an ever smug Mendoza

Canis: In the name of our Lord... i will serve this company as best as i can, and if i fail, repent my sins in the only way that is humanly, physically and spiritually possible...

Canis gazes deluded into nothingness as Mendoza and the Family grin from ear to ear, patting each other on the back. After a few moments, the Godfather theme hits the PA system and each individual member of the Family leaves the ring and slowly heads to the back, in complete control of proceedings, leaving Mendoza and his Protégé in the centre of the ring to soak up their newly acquired position... the crowd absolutely furious. As the last member of the Family, Fang, passes through the curtain, the music cuts and Mendoza has the mic once more

Mendoza: You fools thought you had taken my Canis and turned him into your little rebellious lapdog. Well, think again! Once he was saved, once he had it beaten into him what was expected of him... he saw the eternal, God given light that will soon reside over the whole of the AWA and changed his ways once again. So nearly did he slip back into his old routine of drinking, smoking, lusting.... SINNING....

The crowd cheer very loudly as Mendoza looks on in disgust

Mendoza: Silence! God will punish you ALL if you continue in this way of life, you heathens! You must understand that if Canis recognizes God... you should ALSO recognize God. And that is why he has been handed the post of General Manager of the AWA... to serve. And serve he shall... to Goth, the upstanding, respectable owner of this company...

Tex: WHAT?!?!?

Mendoza: And to the Lord Almighty himself. Oh, he is very pleased. Once Canis brings order to the idiocy that resides within this organization... he will reside, alongside I, in the Kingdom... of Heaven.

The disgust of the AWA fans is evident as they rain boo's and insults down upon Mendoza and Canis, who begin to laugh disturbingly at each other. Mendoza almost reaches hysterics as Canis shuffles around looking brainwashed. Mendoza couldn't have it any better. But then, as Mendoza turns his back, Canis unveils his hood and stares a hole through the back of Mendoza's head.. a sly, wry grin besetting upon his face. As Mendoza continues with his diabolical laughter, Canis slowly removes the sackcloth robes that he is wearing to reveal a fashionable, modern day pin-striped suit to the capacity crowd.

And suddenly, the ball drops.

As Mendoza turns around, he is greeted by the Canis we have come to know and love. The former Universal Champion is still laughing hysterically... but at Mendoza, rather than with him. The Opus Dei bishop's face turns from surprise, to confusion.. to full frontal fear. The two meet eyes and the crowd begin to change their tone, chanting for Canis to do the right thing. And he does. Booting Mendoza in the stomach, the atmosphere changes from disgust to hysteria as Canis lifts the priest onto his shoulders and delivers a devastating Illumination to his former master, driving his balding head ferociously into the canvas. The crowd go absolutely nuts

Tex: I knew it! I knew it! Canis just took Mendoza's head off!!

Duff: Justice is served! Justice is served! Oh hell yeah!!

AWA's fans reach fever pitch as Canis regains his stance and grins cunningly to each side of the arena, raising his hands to his side in the process. He picks the microphone up and addresses the situation as the same Canis that reigned as Universal Champion

Canis: You guys seriously.. for one minute.. thought i was going back to THAT shit?!

Another roar of approval from the capacity crowd. We take a quick shot back to Goth's office as the Family look on in shock, disgust and anger at the events unfolding in the middle of the ring

Canis: Gimme a break. I saw through that veil of crap a long time ago. The day i resort back to bowing down to some incompetent Father figure in the sky that doesn't give a shit about anyone... is the day i die. But it does however, make me wonder about the future of this company... when our very own Goth can so easily be duped in to believing that i am once again under the spell of Opus Dei... and, therefore, himself. No no no... what this Asylum needed was somebody that could level the playing field, equal things out and make the AWA an interesting, exciting and unpredictable federation once again. You see, as soon as i was taken out by Mendoza's thugs during the tail end of last year, i immediately saw it as an opportunity. I knew what this smug jackass here was playing at... i knew he wanted the power and that he was willing to enlist the help of others to spread his poisonous and ridiculous message to the masses. So i jumped on board and put up with six weeks of religious crap just so i could have the unlimited pleasure of rubbing it back in his face. And tonight is the finale, ladies and gents!
You see... Goth was right. The General Manager position comes with great authority, great respect and great power. And i intend to use them... and abuse them... as much as i possibly can to help the good guys out around here. I am here because i am fed up to the hilt of the Family running the show... i am fed up of watching the good guys fail because Goth doesn't like it. And i promise to you people... and the great fans of the AWA that reside all around the world... that I, Sean Randall, will bring back the good times and level up the battlefield!

Massive cheers erupt from all corners of the Wachovia Arena

Tex: Finally!!! This is huge!

Canis: Now, as our owner rightfully announced... i now posses certain authority around here. And that means that i can hire... and fire... whoever the hell i want. John Irons highlighted this power more times than was necessary, but he unwittingly set a precedent that i shall now take pleasure in continuing. Wilkes Barre... my first duty as your General Manager... is to fire this jackass that lay at my feet! Raul Mendoza... consider yourself ex-communicated, asshole!

Canis begins laying the boot into Mendoza before he crumples out of the ring and onto the floor in a pathetic heap. Yet more cheers as, for once, the AWA fans are getting what they deserve. Canis regains his composure as he continues

Canis: Excellent. Now then... i'll be honest with you. I couldn't have achieved this on my own. I needed some help... there was a "hidden mole", so to speak. A deceptive cloth over the collective vision of The Family that swayed Goth's decision in installing me as your General Manager. A giant red herring that every single one of you bought in to. Somebody that, truth be told, i haven't exactly seen eye to eye with since i arrived here in June. Somebody... that took my Universal Championship from me. Somebody that commands an enormous amount of respect around here due to the legacy that he continues to lay out right before our eyes. Ladies and Gentleman... may i introduce to you... my co-conspirator... The One... The Only...... METAMANIA!!!!

The fans go absolutely ballistic as "Indestructible" kicks in across the arena speakers

Tex: OH MY GOD!!! Metamania, it looks like, has teamed up with Canis and it looks like that Canis has seen the light!!!!

Duff: So what will Metamania have to say about this???

Metamania enters the ring and the two shake hands and Canis gives him the microphone and Metamania looks to the fans and waits for the noise level to die down, then he lifts the microphone and speaks to the fans.

Metamania: No one saw this coming. This is merely the first part of things to come as my plan unfolds. Canis is right - we haven't seen things eye to eye, but we have a mutual understanding and maybe a new alliance can come out of this. I am a man of my word when I say that I make all the decisions that are beneficial to me and my fans and this is indeed the first step! Canis and I have decided that it may be worth teaming up with each other and try to do things better for you, the fans in mind. Don't worry - Canis is no longer under Mendoza's command - he saw the light and he will hopefully be in a position where he can make some awesome decisions to help out around here, as will I! This week, I'll be going up against Marissa Swanson for the AWA Universal title and once I am done eliminating her from the top of the Asylum Wrestling Alliance as your current AWA Universal champion, I will once again be back on top of the world and ready to go! If not, don't worry fans - I will be giving you guys everything you wanted and much more, so stay tuned, because from here on out, it's going to be one hell of a wild ride!

Some fans still cannot believe their eyes as Metamania hands the microphone back to the new General Manager. Just before he can close the meeting, Goth's incredibly pissed off face appears on the giant screen and is greeted by a chorus of boo's. Both Meta and Canis lean on the top rope

Canis: Boy, i could've done without seeing that again... Jeez.

Meta, Canis and sections of the crowd chuckle together as Goth's face contorts with fury

Goth: So you think after pulling this stunt that you got the ability to stop me from what I want to do in this federation? You see Canis and that little masked boy that you got in the ring... The family is going to destroy everyone in our path that dares to stand in our way!! I guess two more has-beens just got added to that list!! I warn you Canis, not to interfere in my business... Or I am going to make you regret the day that you cross...

Canis: Blah blah blah blah blah blah BLAH!

Canis is doing a great job of pissing off the boss, much to the crowds approval

Canis: Gothmeister... you can barely keep your own damn faction in line, let alone an entire federation that's more than willing to rise up and show that they will NOT be treated as your little play things. The Family has weakened... Stevens and Black are gone, Fang is half the man we all thought he was - i'm sure Brenda will vouch for that - and Barnhart's still the same old dog.. doing the same old tricks in his same old kennel. What you have before you here, Goth, is a revolution. A rebellion, if you will, against the rigid framework that you have set up in your favour. Things WILL be different around here... and i'm starting by arranging a little tag team match. Now... Wilkes Barre... who wants to see our beloved owner get his gothic ass handed to him next week?!

You can almost see the roof rise from it's supports as the atmosphere reaches absolute hysteria. Goth's face is a mix of shock and fury as Metamania looks on grinning. Fang comes into shot looking none too pleased with his former Dog of War

Canis: Oh yeah! It's gonna be Goth and his baby brother against... John Harper...

Goth and Fang look at each other with straight faces, not flinching an inch though still looking slightly concerned

Canis: .......... And your soon to be International Champion... CHASE TOMLIN!!!!! In a NO DISQUALIFICATION TORNADO MATCH!!!

Duff: WOAH! HOLY SHIT!

Tex: *Chuckling* Oh my word, folks... things are starting to pick up around here!

Duff: Can he do that?! Goth owns this place!

Tex: But he also signed a contract handing Canis certain powers... and making matches is one of them!! Ha!

The capacity crowd shout and holler towards the giant screen, lambasting a furious looking Fang and Goth before they cut the connection and the screen goes black

Canis: I told you... things are gonna change around here! And there ain't a damn thing anybody can do about it! ANYTHING GOES!

Canis struts around the ring looking damn pleased with himself, slapping hands with Metamania, as "Animal" by Pearl Jam breaks out across the speakers and we cut to a commercial

vs.

Stormy Canyon: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it will be contested under tag team rules!! The first team to enter the arena are the team of John Harper and Frankie Everheart!!!

The crowd stands up as we hear the music from the newcomer as Frankie Everheart comes out to the arena as he taunts the fans a bit before running to the ring. The fans are cheering on the new guy when suddenly the music changes to that of John Harper…. The fans erupt as the veteran walks out towards the ring and shakes hands with the fans before entering the ring and shake hands with his tag team partner as they are awaiting the arrival of their opponents.

Stormy Canyon: And their opponents!! They are the team of Toxic Angel and Dmitri!!!!

The mood changes as Toxic Angel’s music hits and the former AWA Universal and Tag Team champion walks out to the arena as she stares at the fans before walking halfway the rampway when suddenly Dmitri’s music hits and the vampire of the AWA comes out to the ring.

Tex Martin: These two teams are so different in ability that I am curious how this one will end up!!

Duff Travers: I don’t like any of these wrestlers, but if I had to choose I would go for the former Universal Champion!!

Tex Martin: What a surprise….

The bell has rung and the match gets under way with Dmitri and Harper…. The powerhouse against the scientific wrestler. Dmitri gets face to face with Harper and the veteran delivers a slap across the face of the bigger man, but Dmitri retaliates with a high knee in the midsection of Harper and then follows it up with whipping Harper in the ropes and delivers a big boot to the face of the returning wrestler.

Tex Martin: So far Dmitri dominates the match, Harper should not have taunted this big fellow!!

Dmitri tags in Toxic Angel before grabbing Harper by the hair and she delivers a kick into the ribs of the former Grand Slam champion in the GWA. Toxic grabs the left arm and locks him in a standing wristlock with a knee in the shoulder of John Harper. But Harper manages to slide his leg on the bottom rope and make the referee force the hold to be broken. Harper gets up quickly and reverses an Irish Whip from Toxic Angel and drops her with a flying back elbow to her jaw. Harper tags in his tag team partner as the youngster is now making his in ring debut. He grabs Toxic Angel from behind by the waist and executes a Back to Belly suplex on the former champion and puts her in a pinning position as he bridges himself, but Toxic manages to get a shoulder off the canvas and break the count at the count of two. Everheart quickly gets up and runs to the ropes and executes a flying clothesline, but Toxic manages to sidestep and drops Everheart into a Cripplers Crossface in the middle of the ring. Only to be broken as Harper runs in the ring and kicks Toxic in the back to break the hold. Dmitri runs in the ring as well and clotheslines Harper out of the ring. The big man follows Harper to the outside and the two slug it out on the concrete where Harper manages to block a right hand and kicks Dmitri in the leg that causes Dmitri to fall down to his knees.

Duff Travers: I guess Harper cut Dmitri to size!!!

Harper starts to unload with roundhouse rights to the face of Dmitri as these two men have been at each other’s throats the entire week verbally. Harper continues until suddenly Dmitri surprises him with his mandible claw submission hold out of nowhere. Dmitri slowly gets to his feet as he drives his fingers down the throat of Harper and pushes him into the steel steps and then focuses his attention to where Frankie Everheart has ran to the ropes and comes hard on Dmitri with a baseball slide that sends Dmitri into the security railing. Dmitri slowly tries to get up, but then he gets ambushed by Harper that jumps towards him and the velocity of the move sends them to the crowd where the audience are cheering Harper on. In the meantime we see Frankie Everheart get back in the ring and gets a dropkick to the face by Toxic Angel as she has gotten back to her feet. Toxic quickly grabs Frankie Everheart by the head and lifts him up to his feet to go for her finishing hold

Tex Martin: Poison Effect!!!

Toxic goes for her finisher, but just as she is about to execute it she gets tripped by Frankie Everheart and he trips her with a modified Russian Legsweep before running to the ropes and executes a moonsault before running to the ropes once more

Duff Travers: Method to Madness!!!

Frankie executes another Moonsault and then goes for the cover as the referee slaps his hand on the canvas for the count of three as he gains the first victory of his young career.

Stormy Canyon: The winners of this match!!! Frankie Everheart and John Harper!!!!

The camera’s switch towards Dmitri and Harper where we see the giant deliver a Spine Buster on John Harper and he stares at what has happened in the ring and climbs over the security railing and gets in the ring to help his tag team partner as Everheart has slid out of the ring and celebrates his victory.

Winners:

The scene cuts to Ronin’s dressing room. He sits quietly in a chair as she kneels in front of him, wrapping tape around his wrists as she speaks softly.

Everything begins tonight. Hank Henry has sorely overextended himself this time. He doesn’t yet realize the power that the Elders have bestowed upon you. Still, he refuses to heed your words, and the words of those around him, convinced that he will be able to step into the ring and do as he pleases. Tonight, you will prove him wrong, and after he is carried from the ring, you will go on to become the next International champion.

It’s pathetic. He admits that he is at the lowest point yet in his life. Then in the same breath he resumes his showing of indifference, trying to find some sort of comfort for the fear creeping over him. I look into his eyes, and I do see hatred, but it is hatred for himself. He is so ashamed of what he has become that he can’t bring himself to admit that his fall was his own doing.
He says he’s willing to do whatever it takes to climb back up the top. He alludes to dangerous intentions he has for me. I care nothing for his empty threats. He has not changed since our last meeting. He has not grown in any meaningful way. He is still a man lost, wanting to improve, yet lacking the drive to make it happen. Tonight, I will dispose of Hank Henry once and for all. I will remind him of what it takes to earn a championship.

The scene fades out as Ronin prepares to enter the ring…

vs.

Stormy Canyon: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the number one contender spot for the International Title either next week at the ppv or for the first Insomnia!!! The first wrestler to come down the aisle stands in at 6’6 and weighing in at 248 pounds!! Hailing from Ellis, New York!!! He is accompanied by Chaplin Graves!!! Hank Henry the third!!!

Hank Henry comes out with his limping manager Chaplin Graves, they discuss the pro and cons of the upcoming match, Hank takes off his cowboy hat as he has entered the ring and places it on the steel ring post as he awaits his opponent.

Stormy Canyon: And his opponent, standing in at 6’3 and weighing in at 240 pounds!! Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee!! Ronin!!!

The lights in the arena go out and the crowd begins to buzz in anticipation as 'Violence Fetish’ by Disturbed begins to play over the PA system. The opening riff slowly grows louder, causing the entire building to rumble…

"Bring the violence,

it's significant

to the life if you've ever known anyone.

Bring the violence,

it's significant

to the life can you feel it?

Oh ow, ow!"

A thunderous explosion rocks the arena as fireworks and pyrotechnics fill the entrance area.

“How do you sleep when you live with your lies

Out of your mouth, up from your mind?

That kind of thinking starts a chain reaction.

You are a timebomb ticking away."

As the smoke clears, Ronin and Ila step through the haze onto the entrance ramp to a jumbled chorus of cheers and boos. They walk to the bottom of the ramp and stop.

"You need to release what you're feeling inside

Let out the beast that you're trying to hide.

Step right up and be a part of the action.

Go get your game face on because it's time to play."

Ronin thrusts both fists into the air as another pop of pyro goes off behind him.

"You're pushing and fighting your way.

You're ripping it

Up!!!"

His painted face remains an expressionless mask as he slowly walks toward the ring, pointedly ignoring the fans. Ila stands outside the ring as he slides under the bottom rope and begins to circle the ring in anticipation.

Tex Martin: This is going to be interesting, both men are willing to fight either Fang or Tomlin for that championship belt in one of these weeks to become the champion!!

Duff Travers: And what if Fang becomes champion next week and retains tonight??

Tex Martin: We have to wait and see what the boss will do then huh?

The bell has rung as Ronin gets face to face with the somewhat bigger opponent in Hank Henry III. The two men listen to the referee a he explains to them the rules as we can feel the tension building between the two. The referee tells them to shake hands as we see Ronin surprises Hank with an European uppercut and then follows it up with a high knee in the midsection and then whips Hank in the ropes and nails him with a running clothesline that sends Hank down hard with a big thud. Ronin grabs Hank by the head and sets him up for a snap suplex. But hank blocks it and delivers a snap suplex of his own and then goes for the cover, but Ronin kicks out at the count of two..

Duff Travers: So far I think these two are evenly matched.

Hank grabs Ronin and delivers a Body Slam and then goes for an elbow drop, but Ronin rolls out of the way. Ronin grabs Hank by the head and puts him in a reversed chinlock and wears the former Universal champion down with it. Ronin puts all of his weight on the neck of Hank, trying to cut off the oxygen to his brain as Hank tries to get to the ropes and break the hold. Hank slowly manages to get to his feet as Ronin remains the hold on him and jumps on the back of Hank and puts his legs around the stomach of his opponent.

Tex Martin: Smart move from the youngster, keeping the hold on and making your opponent…. OH MY!!!

Hank stands on his feet before dropping backwards, causing all of his weight to fall on top of his opponent. Causing Ronin to scream in pain and also to let go off the hold. Hank slowly gets to his feet, clearly shaken up because of the chinlock that Ronin had put on him. He turns around and grabs the legs of Ronin and delivers a headbutt to the lower region of Ronin before grabbing him by the head and lifting him up before driving him down stomach first across his knee and then goes for the cover.

Duff Travers: One, two, thr… NO!!!

Somehow Ronin manages to kick out at the pin attempt. Ronin slowly manages to get to his feet as he pulls himself up to his feet but just as he turns around he is met by a charging Hank Henry who kicks Ronin in the groin area as Ronin falls down on the canvas in lots of pain

Tex Martin: The Care Bear Stare!!!

Hank covers Ronin as the referee counts to three and calls for the bell, awarding the win to Hank

Stormy Canyon: The winner of the match!! And number one contender for the International Championship!!! Hank Henry the third!!!!

Hank slides out of the ring as he is followed by Chaplin Graves as they discuss the win over Ronin and how he is going to be facing the International Champion very soon.

Winner:

As Hank Henry III celebrates his victory and earning the right to challenge for the International Title, Ronin slowly rolls out of the ring and gets to his feet, before making his way up the ramp. As Ronin steps onto the stage, the lights in the arena go out; oohs and ahhs fill the silence as camera flashes give off hints of what is happening in the darkness.

Tex: "It looks like we've had a power outage here in Wilkes-Barre. I guess the snow on the lines got too heavy..."

Duff: "C'mon, Tex, you know there's no power outage! I just want to know who... or what is out there!"

The lights slowly come back on to see Rex Butler - still in his ring attire, and wearing a bandage on his head - attacking Ronin. The crowd begins to boo as Rex grabs Ronin and whips him, face first, into the steel stage setup. Rex picks up Ronin and bodyslams him onto the steel stage as a roar of gasps goes through the crowd. The cameraman gets closer to the action as Rex stands over Ronin, as he grimmaces in pain.

Rex: "You think you can handle this, Ronin? I'll see your ass next week!"

Rex kicks Ronin in the ribs, getting more boos from the crowd, before walking through the curtains to the backstage area.

We cut to a scene inside Goth's office where he and Fang are still muttering about the stunt Canis pulled earlier in the night. Their meeting is interupted, however, when there is a knock at the door. Goth responds in his usual manner

Goth: Fuck off!

Before the two brothers can resume their conversation, there is a much louder knock at the door, infuriating Goth even more

Goth: I said Fuck off!!!! Another louder, more eager knock at the door this time. Fang now steps up from his seat and marches towards the door, ready to kick some ass. He opens the door to reveal Canis, grinning like a Cheshire cat and holding a piece of paper in his hand for all to see. Fang goes to hit him but is interrupted by the new General Manager

Canis: Nuh uh! You wouldn't want me to fire your ass.. would you Jonathan? No, didn't think so.

Canis barges past the International Champion, who is spitting blood, and struts straight over to Goth's desk, where he slams down the piece of paper

Canis: Here's your match contract. This little secton here highlights the stipulations... it being a No Disqualification Tornado Tag match and all... and this bit here highlights the importance of you both showing up, otherwise.. you're both suspended for a month. Now, if you could just sign here, i'll drop by later to pick it up. Your signature is irrelevant, of course, as... being General Manager... i can arrange whatever match i want without anybody's say so. But i thought i'd do the courteous thing and run you through certain aspects of the contract anyway. Good luck!

Canis flips off the Asylum's owner and barges past Fang in the doorway before heading off. Goth scrunches up the piece of paper before him and slams his fist into his desk

We are taken to the office of Bill Barnhart, which also serves as his dressing room for this Insomnia. Bill sees the cameraman come into his office and set up his camera. When the camera is set up Bill pushes Goth's paperwork aside, leans back in his chair, and then he looks into the camera to address Jason Stevens and a few other issues for this Insomnia.

Welcome to my Office and Dressing Room. I needed a break from processing Goth's Asylum Wrestling Alliance paperwork anyway. Now before I read Jason Stevens the Riot Act and explain to him, for he umpteenth time, why he will again fail to defeat me, I wish to address a few other issues I noticed this week.

First of all we have the return of Rex Butler to Asylum Wrestling Alliance. I am a bit surprised that Rex returned to wrestling since the last time he faced me he ended up on the losing end of that match. I guess his return is based more in the hatred of Goth and our Family Stable than his actual desire to get back into the ring and wrestle. However, I can assure you that Butler will create a rather impressive Stable to attempt to counter The Family, and it will be quite amusing to see who he can sign on to his cause.

Then we have the arrival of John Harper. Now the last time I heard about John Harper was back when Global Wrestling Alliance was in session. I have to admit he is a classic wrestler who brings a lot to the ring and I am interested to see how he does here. I know he wants to come after me but I am semi-retired and I don't just step into the ring whenever someone suggests it. It takes a lot for me to get out of this office and get into the ring again. I have taken my time to work on Goth's paperwork so that all of you on the Roster get paid on time. If I was not in my office processing the paperwork in a timely manner you all might not get paid. Maybe some day down the road I might face John Harper but for now my time needs to be spent processing paperwork.

And there is one more person I see who just made a return and this is someone I will come out of retirement to meet in the ring in the near future. That person is Toxic Angel. Now I am not going to come up with excuses why she defeated me for the Universal Title a few months ago. I won the Universal Title aginst Staniak and then when I faced Toxic Angel she took me out fair and square. I was off that night and I allowed her to take advantage of my distractions and I have nobody to blame but myself. Welcome back Toxic. Better sleep like Popeye the Sailor Man, with one eye open, because you and me are going to meet again soon.

Now how about my current opponent Jason Stevens? Well Jason, how many matches have we had against each other? I honesty lost count but I have not lost count that I won every one of our meetings. Now, Jason, how many Dog Collar matches have I been in over my wrestling career? I also lost count of how many Dog Collar matches I have been involved in but I do remember that I have never lost a Dog Collar match. So what do we have for our match Jason? I am facing a wresler who has never defeated me in a type of match I have never lost. So, giving you the benefit of the doubt, I will give you a one percent chance of defeating me and a 99 percent chance of losing to me. Damn! I love those odds!

Now please excuse me as I have a bit more paperwork to finish up before I get dressed to destroy Jason Stevens.

Bill thanks the cameraman for airing his comments and the cameraman gets up and exits Bill's office with his camera.

Dog Collar Strap Match

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We hear ROOM FOR ONE MORE by Anthrax hit the speakers and we see Jason Stevens, attended by his sister Carrie Stevens, and his friend Steve Ramone, step out from the backstage area and out to the landing at the top of the entrance ramp. As they walk under the TRON numerous pyros erupt and the trio walks under the TRON and then stop at the landing. They look around and play the crowd to a mixed reaction before taking off down the ramp to the ring. Once at the ring all three get into the ring as Jason Stevens walks around the ring to play the crowd while Steve Ramone and Carrie Stevens point to Jason. After a few minutes of playing the crowd Ramone and Carrie exit the ring, locate their seats at ringside, and sit down to await the arrival of Jason's opponent, Bill Barnhart.

TEX: Sheesh! Jason Stevens again? What a total waste of air space this guy is! And now he has to be in a Dog Collar match against Bill Barnhart? Why would he sign such a match when he knows that Barnhart has never lost a Dog Collar match?

DUFF: Because he is a fierce competitor and as such he never backs down from a challenge.

STORMY CANYON: Here is our first participant in this match, from Las Vegas, Nevada, standing 5 feet 7 inches, and weighing 175 pounds, it is JASON "THE SENSATION" STEVENS!!!

Jason continues playing the crowd until their attention is taken away when ONE WAY OR ANOTHER by Blondie hits the speakers and the TRON crackles to life showing clips of Bill Barnhart's wrestling matches where he is administering his Bulldog finishing move on various opponents. There are also a few clips of Barnhart involved in Dog Collar matches where he destroys his opponents. Bill steps out from the backstage area, walks under the TRON, and then he stops at the landing at the top of the entrance ramp and glares down into ring where Jason Stevens is waiting for him. Bill is holding a leash with a dog collar attached to it and he holds it up for Jason to see. Barnhart lets out a hearty laugh as he indicates that he will drag Stevens around the ring in the dog collar. An Asylum Wrestling Alliance attendant then comes out and hand Barnhart a familiar looking stainless-steel briefcase. Bill takes the stainless-steel briefcase in his hand and holds it up for the fans to see. Once they realize this is the classic stainless-steel briefcase that Felix Hernandez used to use in his wrestling matches, they bust out in a cheer. Barnhart heads down the ramp to the ring. When he arrives at ringside he makes sure to walk by Steve Ramone and Carrie Stevens, swinging the stainless-steel briefcase toward them to remind them he is not beyond whacking them if they get out of line. Bill hands the stainless-steel briefcase to an attendant at ringside along with the dog collar he was carrying. He then climbs the ring steps, walks along the ring apron, and then he ducks into the ring to await the start of the match.

TEX: Har har har! Barnhart comes in with so many advantages that Jason Stevens has no chance to win unless he can get Carrie and Ramone involved in the match! Bill has a 5 inch height advantage, a 65 pound weight advantage, and the fact that he has never lost a Dog Collar match and has never lost to Jason Stevens. I actually feel sad for Jason Stevens.

DUFF: Oh, now you are Mister Compassion? You could care less about Jason Stevens and how he will fare in this match. Never figure out the results of a match before the match has taken place Tex. You never know how a match will turn out.

STORMY CANYON: Here is our second participant in this match, from Oakland, California, standing 6 feet even, and weighing 240 pounds it is BILL "BULLDOG" BARNHART!!!

The crowd gives Bill Barnhart a mostly favorable reaction as his name is announced. Referee Richard Head steps to the middle of the ring and calls the wrestlers to him to give them the match instructions. Referee Head informs the two that this is a Dog Collar match. Referee Head shows the wrestlers the Dog Collar they will be using. It consists of a chain 8 feet long with a leather Dog Collar attached to each end of the chain. Head informs Jason and Bill that each will be strapped into the dog collar with the chain between them. He further instructs them that this match is Hardcore Rules which means that they may use the chain, and anything else they can find, as weapons if they desire. Richard Head further informs the two wrestlers that the way to win this match is by pinfall or submission only. Head asks if they understand the rules of the match and how to win and both Stevens and Barnhart let him know that they understand the stipulations on the match. Referee Head calls for two Asylum Wrestling Alliance Attendants who come into the ring to assist him attaching the dog collars to Jason Stevens and Bill Barnhart. Head holds the chain while each Attendant straps the dog collar on their respective wrestler. Once the two wrestlers are strapped into their dog collars the two Attendants leave the ring, Referee Head drops his hold on the chain, and he calls for the bell from the Timekeeper and this match is officially underway.

TEX: Finally the match is underway! We are going to watch Bill Barnhart redefine the term WALKING THE DOG with Jason Stevens.

DUFF: Dream on moron! You may end up being totally surprised to see how well Stevens can do in this type of match.

Bill and Jason are facing each other when Barnhart grabs onto the chain and he starts pulling it toward him which causes Stevens to start getting dragged toward Bill. Jason is trying to resist but he is slowly being dragged toward Barnhart. Once Bill drags Jason to him he picks Stevens up and body slams him hard to the mat. Barnhart then drags Stevens to his feet, grabs him by the arm, and whips him into the ropes. On the rebound Jason grabs onto the chain with two hands and he leaps toward Barnhart and hits him in the throat with the chain with a clothesline. Bill drops to the mat from the clothesline and he is gasping for air from the shot.

TEX: Bill got caught by surprise by Jason on that move.

DUFF: I told you not to count Stevens out of this match before you see what transpires during the match.

Bill is slowly getting to his feet and Jason grabs the chain again and this time he whacks Barnhart over the back with it. Bill cringes in pain but he has enough wits about him to reach out and punch Jason in the groin. This causes Stevens to drop the chain, grab his crotch, and drop to his knees from the pain. Barnhart takes advantage of Stevens by wrapping the chain around his fist and punching Jason in the head. After a few punches we see Stevens flop over on his side. Bill takes advantage of this by turning Jason over on his back and going for the cover. Referee Richard Head drops for the count. ONE...TWO...and somehow Jason Stevens gets a shoulder up to break the count.

TEX: I am surprised that Stevens was able to get his shoulder up to break the count.

DUFF: Gee, Tex, seems like you have been getting a lot of surprises by Jason Stevens in this match.

Bill gets up and jaws at Referee Head about counting slowly but Head informs him that he is counting correctly. Bill turns to continue his attack on Jason and he is grabbed by Stevens, pushed back into the ropes, and thrown across the ring and into the ropes. Barnhart rebounds off the ropes to be hit with a drop kick by Stevens. Bill falls back into the ropes from the drop kick and he is leaning back against the ropes as Jason approaches him. Stevens grabs Barnhart by the legs and manages to lift him over the ropes and onto the ring apron. Fortunately Bill landed on the ring apron so he is not being choked by the dog collar, but if he slides off the ring apron Jason could easily choke him. Jason goes down to the mat and pushes his legs under the bottom rope and manages to push Bill off the ring apron and onto the arena floor. Stevens then begins to pull up on the chain causing Barnhart to get choked by the pulling on the dog collar. Since the match can be ended by pinfall or submission, but only inside the ring, Referee Head gets into the face of Jason Stevens to get him to release his hold on the chain because a submission with Bill Barnhart outside of the ring will not count.

TEX: Good move on the part of Referee Richard Head. Pinfalls and submissions are only legal inside the ring so he needs to get Jason Stevens to back off to allow Bill Barnhart to get back into the ring.

DUFF: Maybe so but he can cause a lot of damage to Barnhart before Bill gets back into the ring.

Referee Head is demanding that Jason Stevens release the pull on the chain and allow Bill Barnhart to get back into the ring. Stevens is arguing with Referee Head and he ensures that he keeps the Referee's back toward Barnhart. While Referee Richard Head has his back to Barnhart, we watch as Steve Ramone and Carrie Stevens approach Bill and attack him. Ramone is punching away at Barnhart while Carrie picks up a folding metal chair and hits Barnhart in the chest with it. They are about to whack Bill again when they realize the Referee is about to turn around so the two of them return to their seats and pretend that nothing happened. Barnhart is not doing very well having just been attacked by Ramone and Carrie but we can also tell that he is very upset at them attacking him. Bill looks up into the ring and Referee Head informs him that he can get back into the ring while he holds Jason Stevens back.

TEX: That is typical Jason Stevens cheating needing to have Steve Ramone and his sister Carrie in order to get an advantage in the ring.

DUFF: Stevens is doing quite well in this match without needing help from Steve Ramone and Carrie Stevens.

Barnhart climbs up on the ring apron and then he climbs over the top rope and returns inside the ring. Bill plays Jason by dropping to his knees and acting like he is hurt and may not be able to continue in the match. Stevens takes this as his opportunity to take another advantage in the match and he approaches Barnhart to finish the job and win the match. Once again as Stevens approaches Barnhart, Bill again punches Jason in the groin causing Stevens to drop to his knees holding his groin and groaning. Bill grabs the chain and gets enough length to make a small whip. Barnhart starts whipping the chain across the back of Stevens which causes welts to come up. Bill then repays the abuse to Jason by dragging him over to the ropes and tossing Stevens over the top rope. While Jason is outside the ring Bill grabs onto the chain and pulls hard on it causing Stevens to be lifted off the arena floor and he is being choked by Barnhart. This time Referee Head gets into the face of Barnhart and demands that he release the chain and the choke since a submission will not be legal while Jason Stevens is outside of the ring. Bill releases his hold on the chain to give Stevens a chance to return inside the ring.

TEX: That was sweet! Barnhart gave Stevens a major payback for the choking abuse Jason gave him earlier in the match.

DUFF: Yeah, but you noticed that Referee Head was quicker to make Barnhart release the hold than he was with Stevens.

As Bill releases the hold on the chain, thus releasing the choke on Jason, instead of Stevens getting back into the ring, he grabs onto the chain and he pulls so hard that Barnhart is pulled into the ropes and over them and Bill flies over the ropes and onto the arena floor. Now we have Jason Stevens and Bill Barnhart on the arena floor and they are going off on each other big time. Referee Richard Head exits the ring and tries to break up the wrestlers to get them back into the ring, but both of them push Head out of the way and continue beating each other. Bill and Jason are trading punches and kicks. Both are trying to grab the chain to use it as a weapon but neither is getting the advantage in that area. Stevens manages to run as Barnhart and shove him back into the steel ring steps. Bill's back hits the steel ring steps and he crumples to the arena floor. Barnhart looks to his left, under the ring, and he notices the stainless-steel briefcase he brought to the match is sitting there. Bill reaches under the ring and comes out with the stainless-steel briefcase in his hand. Bill swings the briefcase hard and he hits Jason square in the forehead busting him open. Barnhart whacks Stevens in the head again and this time blood is dripping fast out of the head of Jason onto the arena floor. Bill then kicks Jason in the chest and stomach a few times before picking him up and rolling him into the ring under the bottom ropes. Barnhart quickly follows Stevens into the ring as Steve Ramone picks up the stainless-steel briefcase and tosses it into the ring hoping Jason can use it as a weapon against Barnhart. Referee Head gets back into the ring and close to the action to be ready to call the match when necessary. Bill sees the stainless-steel briefcase, picks it up, and swings it hard into the forehead of Jason Stevens who is already cut open. Stevens drops to his knees and he is bleeding badly from the cuts on his forehead. Bill then takes the chain connecting the dog collars and he wraps it tightly around Jason's neck choking him. There is only about a foot and a half of chain left after Barnhart wraps the chain tightly around Steven's neck. He has Jason in the middle of the ring and Stevens cannot break the hold and he is losing consciousness. Referee Richard Head steps in to ask Stevens if he wants to submit and we watch as Jason taps the mat to submit. Richard Head quickly calls for the bell from the Timekeeper to end the match, and then he pulls Bill Barnhart off Jason Stevens and demands that he release the choke on Jason. Barnhart releases his hold on the chain, Richard Head disconnects Bill from his dog collar and orders him to go stand in a corner and wait, and then Referee Head removes the chain from around Jason's neck, then unstraps the dog collar, and he drags the dog collars and chains to the side of the ring and shoves them out of the ring to a waiting Asylum Wrestling Alliance attendant. Referee Head asks that Paramedics come into the ring to check on the status of Jason Stevens. While the Paramedics are checking on Stevens, we watch as Stormy Canyon announces the results of this match.

TEX: Well, Duff, I have to say this, had Carrie and Ramone not been involved in this match with interference, Bill Barnhart would have won this match quicker than he did. This match was supposed to be a Dog Collar match and not a Handicap match with Barnhart having to take on three opponents.

DUFF: Shut up Tex! Your jealousy makes you say some stupid stuff. The rules of this match, in addition to being a Dog Collar match, is that it was Hardcore Rules. Under Hardcore Rules there are no rules so there are no Disqualifications and Interference and weapons are allowed. And I don't know why you are so upset since Barnhart won anyway!

STORMY CANYON: Here is the winner of this match, by submission, BILL "BULLDOG" BARNHARTTTTT!!!!!

Referee Richard Head raises the hand of Bill Barnhart when he is announced as the winner of the match. The crowd erupts into a chorus of cheers for Bill's win. Head drops the hand of Barnhart and Bill slides out of the ring, and quickly heads up the ramp to return to the backstage area while the fans reach over the barricades to touch Barnhart, shake his hand, and slap him HIGH FIVES. Our attention returns to the ring where the Paramedics are still talking with Jason Stevens. Jason nods his head at their questions and then he waves them away from him. Stevens gets to his feet by himself and walks to the ropes to exit the ring. When the crowd sees Stevens able to get up and exit the ring under his own power they erupt in acknowledgement that he was able to exit the ring under his own power. Jason hooks up with Steve Ramone and Carrie Stevens and the three head up the ramp to return to the backstage area to a chorus of boos.

Winner:

The Canadian Destroyer is wearing his pink, and black wrestling trunks with a black leather coat with his long black shinny hair. John Harper is carrying some sort of present in his hand while he’s walking down the hall way. The Canadian Destroyer stops in his tracks, and leans against the wall with one hand. John Harper then begins to speak towards the camera.

John Harper: Tonight is the night that I “WoW” the AWA! Tonight Frankie Everheart, and myself come out victories in my squared circle. The Canadian Destroyer is going to put on a wrestling clinic tonight in front of thousands, and millions of fans watching at home. You can already hear the chanting of my name as time gets near. Dmitri, and Toxic Angel all week you guys shot your mouths off, and now it’s time we find out how good you guys actually are in my ring. Soon enough I’ll grab the spotlight, soon enough ill be walking down the ramp for the first time, and in the end my hand will be raised along with Frankie Everheart as we defeat the two of you. Bring your “A” Game because you’re going to need it tonight, and remember these wise words for tonight!! No PAIN!!! NO GAME!!!!

Tex: The Canadian Destroyer is one hundred percent ready, and confident heading in his match tonight!

Duff: What a match that’s going to be here tonight, I can’t wait for it, but Tex what does John Harper have in his hand!

Tex: Looks like some sort of Christmas present to me Duff.

Duff: I kind of figured that Tex, but Christmas is over!! What could it be!!

The Canadian Destroyer walks past the camera man down the hall as he sets down the present in front of a door, Harper knocks on the door, but John continues walking down the hall turning the corner just as the door swings open with Metamania popping his head out the door. Metamania sees no one in site, so he picks up the present with it reading on top. “Sorry it‘s late!! Merry Christmas, Your Old Friend!” Metamania walks back into his locker room as the camera man follows in behind him. Metamania rips the present over when a smile comes across his lips. In the package in a Revolution T-Shirt back from his GWA days!! Metamania rips it out of the package holding it up so he can see it better. The Fans in the background begin to laugh out loud with a chant of “You SUCK… You Suck….” Metamania flips the shirt around as he sees in big writing on the back “Metamania SUCKS“ Metamanai throws the shirt across the room kicking the chair that has the package on it across the room. Metamania looks down on the floor picking up the note that fell out of the package!! “ I’m coming for you!! Signed The Canadian Destroyer!!” Metamania has a serious look on his face as we head back to the announcers.

Tex: The Canadian Destroyer just landed his mark!! He means business since signing with the AWA, he’s showing no fear especially going after Metamania!

Duff: That was Awesome!! Kids got a lot of balls!! Lets just see how damn good he actually says he is!!

Tex: Time will certainly tell, but what‘s Revolution!!

Duff: Who knows, and who cares!! Lets get back to the action!

vs.

“Conflict” by Disturbed plays in the background as the scene shows several cuts of Jonathan Porter and Chase Tomlin both in and out of the ring, focusing on Jonathon Porter holding the International Championship belt.

The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and is for the AWA International Championship! Introducing first, the challenger, standing 6’6” tall, weighing in at 315 pounds…Chase Tomlin!

The lights in the arena dim and turn to a crimson hue as "Forsaken" by Disturbed begins to play through the speakers. The fans begin to boo as a small flame circles the center of the stage. A few moments pass before the flames rocket into the air. As the flames begin to die down, Chase Tomlin stands in the center of the small flames, looking around the crowd. Chase smirks slyly before stepping through the flames and making his way into the blood red spotlight and making his way down to the ring. At the bottom of the ramp, Chase walks around the ring to the steel steps, slowly stepping up one at a time before slowly pacing across the apron, taking a moment to look into the crowd with disgust before climbing between the ropes and making his way to his corner as the lights return to normal. Chase removes his trenchcoat and drapes it across the top rope as the music fades out.

Tex: Chase Tomlin has already made a hell of an impact during his short time here.

Duff: Yeah, but can he live up to the hype when it matters? Bottom line: can he dethrone Jonathan Porter?

And now, his opponent, from Long Pond, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 220 pounds…the current AWA International Champion…Jonathan “Fang” Porter!

The arena goes dark. A beat starts in the background followed by Rhinanna beginning to sing the beginning of “Run This Town” Red and blue strobes like police lights begin to go off as a form rises from underneath the stage. Jay-Z’s part begins and a spotlight shines on the figure at it shows to be Fang. He is standing in the light in a Black Armani suit. His head is bowed as the music plays. He then looks up as he is joined in the entrance way of the stage by Big Vic Gillot. The two men walk down to the ring The strobes still going off. More men in black suits walk behind the Man in Black. They surround the ring as he gets in. The lights go back to normal as the music fades. Fang takes off the suit jacket to reveal a white tshirt underneath. He folds the jacket and hands it to Vic. Fang nods to Vic and the men around the ring and they walk backstage as he waits for the match to begin.

Tex: And we’re ready to get this match started! Which one of these men will walk out of the ring with the championship belt tonight?

Duff: Only one way to find out!

The bell sounds and the match begins.
The two stare at each other, circling the ring, neither man wanting to make the first mistake. They lock up in the center of the ring. They struggle for a moment, neither one able to gain an advantage, then Tomlin steps forward and throws Fang to the canvas.

Tex: Chase Tomlin showing that tremendous upper-body strength, sending Porter to the mat hard!

Duff: He’s trying to take control of this one early.

Chase smiles as Fang slowly gets to his feet. The two circle the ring once more, then Fang closes the distance between them, locking up with Tomlin. He backs them up against the ropes, leaning back and launching Tomlin across the ring, connecting with a brutal Clothesline as Chase bounces off the ropes, putting the big man on his back..

Tex: And Fang answers back!

Duff: Looks like Fang‘s starting to turn it up a notch.

As Tomlin starts to get up, Fang walks over and stomps the back of his head. He picks Tomlin up and whips him into the ropes, but then Chase takes him down with a Shoulder Tackle.
Chase picks Porter up by the hair, picking him up in a Gorilla Press, slamming him hard to the mat. Porter rolls under the bottom rope to the outside of the ring.

Tex: The champion going to the outside of the ring, trying to buy some time to recover.

Duff: Right now the newcomer having his way with Fang.

Chase stands in the center of the ring, staring Porter down as the referee begins his count.
One…Two…Three…
Fang slides back into the ring, rolling to dodge a kick from Tomlin, quickly getting to his feet and connecting with a series of punches, reeling the bigger man. He grabs Chase in a headlock, still sending right hands into the newcomer’s face. Chase drops to one knee, but Fang doesn’t let go. He takes a few steps forward and sends Tomlin’s face into the mat with a Bulldog!

The champion now starting to take control of this one!

Porter stomps the back of Tomlin’s head repeatedly as the big man struggles to get up. Fangs whips him into the ropes, setting up for another big Clothesline, but Tomlin counters with a Power Slam!

Duff: Looks like you spoke a little too soon.

Tomlin slowly gets to his feet, stomping the midsection of the champion before pulling him up from the mat, whipping him hard into the turnbuckle, running behind and connecting with a fierce Yakuza Kick! Porter stumbles forward and falls flat on his face. Tomlin rolls Fang onto his back, climbing the middle rope in the corner, landing a Leg Drop right across the champ’s neck!

Tex: Yeah, I think you’re right.

Duff: With the International Title up for grabs, these guys are pulling out all the stops!

Tomlin picks the champion up again, grabbing the back of his hair and sending him face-first into the turnbuckle once, twice, but Fang gets his leg up, blocking the third and connecting with a series of elbow strikes to Tomlin’s midsection, finally breaking the hold. He wraps his arms around the newcomer and plants him to the mat with a Belly to Belly Suplex! Fang scrambles to Tomlin and throws his arm over him as the referee counts.
One…Two…
Tomlin gets his shoulder off the ground. The two men get to the feet and immediately start trading right hands in the center of the ring!

Tex: I think both these men have thrown strategy and technique out the window!

Duff: Absolutely! At this point, it’s just a street fight. It’s a question of who wants it most!