The opening credits fade to the sold out crowd located in Waco, Texas. The crowd cheers in excitement as the AWA celebrates its fourth of July installment of Monday Night Insomnia. The Titan-tron comes to life as we see backstage John Irons walking around dressed as Uncle Sam. He sports a red, white and blue top hat, sport coat, and red and white striped pants. He is seen walking through the back smiling and shaking hands with the backstage crew when he is approached by Chris Shipman. The Reverend holds a bible and a cross, while wearing a white robe. He begs a moment of the AWA co-owner’s time.

Shipman: Brother John, have you been saved?

John Irons: Not tonight Shipman. You can’t ruin the mood for the AWA’s fourth of July celebration…

Shipman: Sinner, confess your sins and repent for the blood you have spilled! I will say a prayer for you. Dear Lord, please bless and forgive this man, who has spilled the blood of innocents in a senseless war…

John Irons grimaces and hits Chris Shipman with a Haymaker, knocking him down. In the process ripping off his sport coat, and shirt showing his tattoos and scars. He kicks Shipman when he is down, knocking him out, for the time being.

John Irons: Shut your damn mouth and keep your religious propaganda to yourself! I am the striking force that keeps shit squared away. I won’t be talked to like some savage from a third world country! I am a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, show some fucking respect, you fool!

Irons takes a moment to retain his composure before walking out to the crowd where most are whooping and hollering. As Stormy Canyon’s voice is heard over the PA, the fans rise and take off their hats and place their hands over their chest as Stormy begins to sing the Star Spangled Banner.

Stormy: Oh, say can you see

by the dawn's early light

What so proudly we hailed

at the twilight's last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars

thru the perilous fight,

O'er the ramparts we watched

were so gallantly streaming?

And the rocket's red glare,

Fireworks begin to go off in the arena…

Stormy: the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night

that our flag was still there.

Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

The song ends as the fireworks continue for a moment as John Irons is seen walking towards the ring, as the crowd cheers. Irons steps over the top rope easily and gives Stormy a kiss on the cheek as he addresses the sold out crowd in Waco, Texas.

John Irons: What a voice eh? I can’t tell you folks how proud we are to be here tonight in the great state of Texas! We have a great show for you tonight, we have newcomer Laz taking on Bulldog Bill Barnhart in Laz’s debut match! We have a pink slip match, where tonight someone is getting FIRED! Who’s it gonna be? Jonathan Porter? Or Madroxcide? Then we have a special match just for you folks! A Champion versus Champion versus Champion match! For the first time on AWA Networks, we will have our Universal champion Ronin, face off against our International Champion Big Bad Casey, facing off against our Television Champion Modo! And for our main event, we have the Team Awesome Championship! The Three Blood Brothers take on Hank Henry III and current Champions Jason Stevens and Frankie Everheart! If Hank and the Team Awesome champions win, Hank joins Team Awesome. If they lose, All three Blood Brothers become Team Awesome! I promise you tonight is an AWA Insomnia you won’t soon forget! Stay tuned!

The scene switches backstage

The crowd is getting excited and the buzz and murmur in the arena is high as the first match of the evening, the opening match between Laz and Bill Barnhart, is about to begin the Insomnia event for tonight. The TRON crackles to life and we see Bill Barnhart in his dressing room getting ready to exit his dressing room and head to the entrance area. Bill is dressed in his classic pink wrestling outfit with a black heart sewn on his chest on his outfit over his heart. Bill looks into the camera to address Laz.

BULLDOG BILL: Hey, Captain, did you leave Tenille at home? Ah, most of you are too young to remember that singing duo from the 70's. Anyway, Laz, I hope you are ready for this match because I surely am. I feel bad that you come into our match as damaged goods with all your previous serious injuries. I feel like I am a Porsche going up against a battered Yugo facing you tonight. With all your injuries you are like a Yugo with no muffler, with one cylider missing, and one tire about to fall off the car. Laz, have you paid your medical insurance up to date? I hope so because I reserved a room for you at the local hospital's Intensive Care Unit where you can spend a week recovering after I destroy you in a few minutes! Har har har! Good luck Laz...you gonna need all the luck you can find to hang with me for five minutes!

The TRON goes off and the image of Bill Barnhart is gone from the TRON. The crowd is buzzing as they enjoy the confidence which oozes from Bulldog Bill Barnhart.

The sound of chopper blades can be heard outside the arena. Cameramen flock to the parking lot as the chopper touches down. Laz is sitting half out of the chopper with his feet resting on the runners. He steps out of the chopper only to give the signal for it to lift off.

Jade Green: Laz! Why did you choose this entrance?

Laz: When it comes to this occupation you have to make an impact if you want to be remembered.

Jade Green: So you are only here to be remembered?

Laz: Hell no. I get that chance everyday. Who else among us can say their names are in history books? That children will read about their struggles and impacts?

Jade Green: How do you think you will fair against Bulldog, on this, your first match in the AWA?

Laz: I will certainly stand my ground. Bulldog thinks I am weak and slow and old. He will learn differently once I cross those ropes into the squared circle.

Jade Green: Will your wife be here tonight?

Laz: No, she’s at work until later tonight.

Jade Green: Now, Laz, I’m going to ask a personal question. You drop in here on a chopper dressed for your match save for the few drops of… what is that on your boot?

Laz: You don’t want to know. (Kneeling to wipe his boot with a tissue) Now, what is this personal question?

Jade Green: What I wanted to know is where you just came from?

Laz: I was actually in Mexico. Did you know there are all sorts of things you can get in Mexico that you can’t get here? Truly a beautiful country once you get passed the cities.

Jade Green: What are your plans here in the AWA?

Laz: Honestly? I’m just here to have fun. I plan on sticking around for a while and maybe putting in some changes around here. For the good you know?

Jade Green: What kind of changes?

Laz: (Looking toward the door of the building) You know what, let’s put that question off until later. I have a match I have to get ready for.

Laz walks off toward the building as Reporter turns back to face the camera again.

Jade Green: And there you have it. The newest addition to the AWA has plans for change. Only what are these changes?

Frankie and Jason Cash sit in Frankie's locker room. Jason is drinking a beer wwhile Frankie is stretching and getting warmed up for the match.

Jason: You ready to whoop some damn ass son?! ,p> Jason: Just want you to know that I talked to Erik. He wants to see you give it your all tonight. He wants ta damn see his trainin at work!

Frankie's eys grow wide.

Vs.

The scene cuts to the center of the ring where Stormy Canyon stands, microphone in hand, ready to kick off the show and introduce the first match.

Stormy: Ladies and gentlemen, your first contest of the night is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from El Paso, Texas, standing 6'6” and weighing in at 250 pounds...LAZ!!!

Enter Sandman by Metallica plays on the PA as fog fills the arena and the light fade lower. The titiantron comes to life with images of the American flag as Laz steps out onto the ramp. Red White and Blue pyros light up the arena. As the fog seeps away he walks down the ramp and to the ring.

Tex: Laz, of course, is the newest face in the AWA, and he's making his in-ring debut against Bulldog Bill Barnhart here tonight! He's had quite a bit to say this week leading up to this match. We're about to find out if he can back up his claims!

Duff: I don't know if I like this guy yet. He looks kind of like a cheap Dracula knock off.

Tex: I'm sure if he pulls out just one dirty trick, you'll fall in love with him.

Duff: Not true! But if he gets away with it, he's got a shot.

Stormy: And his opponent, from Oakland, California...standing 6 feet tall and weighing in at 240 pounds...BULLDOG BILL BARNHART!!!

DON'T WORRY...BE HAPPY by Bobby McFerrin hits the speakers. The TRON crackles to life and we see a close-up shot of Bill Barnhart and Iris his English Bulldog. The TRON then shifts scenes to seversl clips of Bill's wrestling matches where he is either administering his Bulldog or Piledriver to his opponent. The spotlights focus on the backstage curtains and we see Bulldog Bill Barnhart step through the curtains leading Iris on her leash (Iris is not always present at Bill's matches though). Bill comes out dressed in one of his trademark wrestling outfits (either the pink outfit with black trim witn ablack heart sewn over his heart...or the black outfit with pink trimp with a pink heart swen over si heart). Iris is dressed in her Pink Diamont-Studded Dog Collar. Bill walks confidently along the entrance walkway and under the TRON. As he walks under the TRON, pink and white pyros erupt causing a cascade of pink sparks to spill down on the entrance walkway around Bill (and Iris if she is accompanying him). Bill stops at the landing at the top of the entrance ramp to play the crowd with a huge smile on his face. He then takes off with a quick pace to the ring. When Bill arrives at the ring he (hands the leash of Iris to an attendant at ringside) climbs the ring steps, walks along the ring apron, and then ducks through the ropes into the ring. Bill walks around the ring to acknowledge all the people in the crowd and he maintains his huge smile all the time. Bill then takes up residence in a corner to await the start of the match.

Tex: Bill Barnhart looks to start getting things back on track tonight. He's been...

Duff: Not gonna happen!

Tex: As I was saying, he's been on something of a downward slide since losing his opportunity at the International Championship back at Highway to Hell, but it seems like every week he gets a little closer. We'll find out if he can snap his unlucky streak here tonight!

Duff: Shut up! I'm trying to hear the bell!

Stormy climbs out of the ring and the cheers and chants of the crowd gradually fade to a dull roar. Referee Richard Head steps into the center of the ring as the timekeeper rings the bell and the match is officially under way! As Bulldog slowly comes toward the middle of the ring, Laz rushes out of the corner, running full-speed at Bill, catching him by surprise and immediately planting him to the canvas with a spear! A loud “OH!” rolls through the crowd as Laz quickly gains the mount position, pummeling Bill mercilessly with a series of punches to the head!

Duff: Whoa! I didn't see that coming!

Tex: Apparently, neither did Barnhart!

In the ring, Laz slows his flurry of punches, taking his time as he lines them up, looking to do as much damage as possible. This gives Bill a chance. As Laz throws another punch, Bill is able to move his head just out of harm's reach. He reacts quickly, grabbing Laz's arm and twisting to the side, throwing his leg over Laz's head and locking in an armbar! Laz shouts in pain, but quickly moves to roll toward Bill in an effort to break the hold, but Bill's already clamping down on the hold. As referee Head hits the mat to watch for a submission, Laz kicks and writhes on the mat, trying to move toward the ropes, finally finding the bottom rope with his boot and the ref quickly steps in to break the men apart. The two men gain their feet and step back from each other, starting to slowly circle the ring. They lock up quickly, pushing each other around the ring as they vie for position. Laz sneaks in a swift knee to Bill's midsection, doubling him over. He grabs Bill's head and tights, planting him to the mat with a brutal snap suplex. He moves in to continue the assault, but Bill quickly rolls away and gains his feet. Laz continues his assault, wrapping his hands around Bill's throat and hoisting him into the air before throwing him to the canvas like a rag doll. He circles the ring, waiting for Bulldog to gain his bearings. Just as Bill starts to sit up, Laz rushes up from behind him and kicks him in the back of the head. Bill rolls forward with the impact, sliding under the bottom rope and retreating to the outside of the ring. Laz starts to follow him, but decides against it, pacing the ring like a caged animal as the referee starts the count.
One.....Two.....

Tex: Laz is making an excellent showing early in this match, sending Bulldog to the outside of the ring to recover and get his game back together!

Duff: He's just trying to take the easy way out! The ref needs to haul his ass back into the ring!

Three.....Four.....
Outside the ring, Bill seems to have gained his bearings and slowly climbs the ring apron. Laz rushes forward, eager to continue the fight, but Bill hops off the apron back to the ring. Laz shouts at Bill in anger and steps back from the ropes. Bill slides into the ring and Laz launches himself toward Bulldog, looking to take his head off with a clothesline! Bulldog ducks at the last moment and Laz bounces off the ropes, running right into an elbow from Bill! Bulldog doesn't waste any time, unloading on Laz with a series of right hands to soften him up before whipping him hard into the nearest turnbuckle. The thud of the impact echoes through the arena and Laz stumbles out of the corner, right into the hands of Bulldog who plants him on the mat with a suplex! Bill quickly follows it up with a legdrop right across Laz's throat! Hooking the leg, Bill goes for the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
Laz gets his shoulder up, breaking the count. Bill gets to his feet and backs away slowly, allowing Laz to stand. The two men lock up in the center of the ring once more, but this time it's Bill who gets the upper hand, trapping Laz in a side headlock, pummeling him with punches as he drags him across the ring. He goes to plant Laz with a Bulldog, but the Captain is able to shove him off at the last second and Bill drops to the canvas, landing on his tailbone! Bill holds his lower back in pain as he rolls on the mat, but Laz doesn't let up. He grabs Bill and hauls him up, pushing him into the corner. Shoving Bill into the turnbuckle, he unloads with a series of brutal chops. The smack of flesh on flesh sounds loudly with the assault and Bill falls to one knee, clutching his chest in pain. Laz hoists him onto the top rope, climbing after him, launching both of them into the air and planting Bill with a superplex! Rolling onto Bulldog, Laz goes for the pin!
ONE!
TWO!
TH
Bill gets his shoulder up, barely breaking the count. Laz goes to haul him up again, But Bill catches him by surprise, grabbing his foot and sweeping it from under him, planting Laz on his back. Bill scrambles to his feet, still holding Laz's leg as he looks for the Figure Four! But Laz is able to stop him, kicking out and nailing Bill in his lower back, knocking him away. Laz gets to his feet with a kip up, rushing forward and wrapping his arms around Bill's waist before he can turn around, hoisting him up and taking him down hard with a German Suplex! Holding the move, he tries for another pin!
ONE!
TWO!
THR
Somehow, Bill is able to kick out of the pin attempt!

Tex: This has been unbelievable, Duff! Laz is looking to make short work of Bill Barnhart in his debut tonight!

Duff: He's come damn close, Tex!

Tex: But the veteran's been able to hang in there like a hair in a biscuit so far! Let's see if he can keep it going and pull out a win!

Duff: I don't think so, Tex! I think Laz has this one in the bag!

Laz is standing across the ring from Bill, waiting for the veteran to get to his feet. Bill slowly stands, shaking his head in frustration. When Bill is on his feet, Laz comes forward and as Bill reaches out to lock up he kicks Bill in the gut, doubling him over. He drops Bill to his knees with an axehandle to the back, following it up with a brutal kick to the head! As Bill rolls on the mat, Laz jumps to the top rope, giving a salute to the crowd as they begin to cheer. Behind him, Bill has gotten back to his feet and is rushing forward in desperation, grabbing the Captain's tights. Laz answers the attack with a kick to Bill's face, knocking him back. Laz acts quickly, jumping down from the top rope and turns Bill around, grabbing his head and taking off at a full run across the ring, planting him with Ole Glory! Rolling onto Bill and hooking his leg, Laz goes for the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
The timekeeper rings the bell and “Enter Sandman” begins to play over the PA system. The referee comes over and raises his hand in victory as Stormy Canyon's voice rings out through the arena.

Stormy: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner...LLLLLAAAAAZZZZZ!!!

Tex: There you have it, folks! Laz makes quick work of one of our veterans in his debut match here tonight!

Duff: This guy might be the real deal, Tex. What kind of changes do you think he was talking about?

Tex: I guess we'll just have to wait and see, Duff. But for now it's clear that Laz is indeed here on a mission, and I'm looking forward to see what he can do next week!

Laz climbs out of the ring and makes his way to the backstage area to a mixed chorus of cheers, chants, and boos. The camera closes in on Bill Barnhart, back on his feet but leaning heavily on the ropes for support, shaking his head but still smiling as the show fades to a commercial break.

Winner:

The camera cuts to ringside after another thrilling match on this episode of Insomnia

Duff: One hell of a match there, but Tex now we go backstage where we are joined by the Monster Chaos

We cut backstage to see the man himself, moments before the big match, as we see him the crowd goes nuts, cheering for him like crazy

Chaos: It is good to be in Texas!

The crowd pop and begin chanting his name as he grins, cheap pop succesful as he begins to talk about tonight's main event

Chaos: Tonight, six men will step into that ring to fight it out to be crowned as “Team Awesome!” we will wage war on one another, it will be brutal I can tell you that much but by the end of tonight, the team you all know as “The blood brothers”.... whatever label you want to put on us, we will be the one's leaving tonight on top, we have said it all week, we are here to fight and we ain't leaving without victory....

Suddenly Krusher walks onto screen to mostly boo's at first but then the crowd cheers realising that this is the first time these two will be teaming in years, Chaos grins

Chaos: I asked you to be here for this for one reason....

Krusher: What do you want me to do now man, damn

Chaos: Nothing actually, tonight, we are on the same page that means I am not in control of your actions until this match is over, tonight we are going to see eye to eye and to prove that I am not going to order you to do a damn thing, so go to your locker room get ready or go drink 20 beers, I don't care, do whatever the hell you want but when that bell rings I want your A game cause tonight we are leaving as champions, Jason, Hank and Frankie decided to mess with the best so tonight...

Krusher: They FALL like the rest!

The brothers grin then walk off in opposite directions as we go to the next part of the show

The scene comes back from commercial break as John Irons can be seen standing in the ring, still shirtless from before, mic in hand. There is a hushed silence around the arena in Waco, Texas.

John Irons: Tonight, we celebrate America’s Independence Day. It is not a day that we honor our military, but our country becoming into its own. Most of you may know, in 1776 Our Forefathers declared Independence from the Kingdom of England, thus starting a Revolution. Traditions were borne, and legends were made. Tonight, on behalf of Asylum Wrestling Alliance’s Management, we had a special guest that agreed to come out in her home state of Texas, but she was unavailable to do so, due to a prior engagement. So she sent her protégé instead. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you AWA’s longest reining former Universal Champion, Marissa Swanson!

The crowd goes nuts for the arrival of Miss Swanson. She walks out as She begins to sing.

She ends her singing with a thunderous standing ovation. She stands there a moment, taking it all in smiling and thanking the crowd as the scene cuts to Modo entering the arena and is heading towards the locker room. He is still dressed in his stret clothes, a gym bag hanging from his right shoulder and the Television Championship is around his waist. On his way to the locker room, he finds a camera crew and approaches them. Hey world, I'm am here and I am ready to do this! Champion versus champion versus champion! Tonight I am fired up for a historic match that will be remembered long after it is over. There is no doubt that everyone will remember the match, and everyone will remember the winner, the reigning Television Champion!

Big Bad Casey isn't interested in winning. He just wants to not embarrass himself and not get hurt...good luck with that... Nice to have you casey, don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Ronin, the big champion in this match. You have everything to lose, and you know it. You are not as dedicated as you would be in a title match against one of your usual same-old opponents, and that will cost you dearly. It is no secret by now that I am coming for you tonight...I want you to be well aware of this beforehand, so there can be no excuses later. Tonight I pin the Universal Champion and solidify my name in this company!

Modo looks down at his title and taps it, showing it to the camera. He walks off and heads into his locker room.

Vs.

Stormy: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a Pink Slip Match! The loser of this match will immediately be released from the AWA!

The arena goes dark. A beat starts in the background followed by Rihanna beginning to sing the beginning of “Run This Town”. Red and blue strobe-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 as 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 are 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 t-shirt 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 his opponent.

Duff: Fang is NOT going to lose tonight. This match is just because someone around here has gone too far! All that person wants to see is us losing talent and it’s a shame!

Tex: You wouldn’t be saying something like that if my job was on the line…

Duff: Difference is Tex, you’re not worth having around!

Tex: Anyways, let’s get to the match. The AWA landscape will change tonight. The question is…by how much?

Fang’s music dies down as Stormy’s voice returns to the microphone.

Stormy: Introducing first, already in the ring from Long Pond, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 220 pounds…FAAAAAAANG!!!

Fang looks ready to go and simply waits for his opponent. He doesn’t have to wait long as the lights dim and Violent J's “Superstar” begins to play. A shower of red sparked pyro begins to rain down the ramp. Out steps Madroxcide wearing his black leather pants, grey shades and Madroxcide logoed Hockey Pullover. The sparks cover him as he walks down the ramp and up into the ring. He then jumps onto a turnbuckle to remove his hockey pullover. He balls up the shirt and throws it into the crowd. He then hops down and waits for the match to begin, looking over at Fang, sneering.

Stormy: And his opponent, from Detroit, Michigan, weighing in at 260 pounds…Maaaadrooooxciiiide!!!

Duff: This is just wrong…

Tex: And you won’t be doing anything to stop this. One of these two men will no longer be employed after this match. That’s all there is to it.

Duff: You don’t care about any living soul but yourself. At least I have my morals!

Tex: That’s a first actually. But anyways, there’s the bell and this match is officially underway.

Fang and Madroxcide size one another up until Madroxcide goes in for the kill, looking to plow right into Fang. Fang however sidesteps Madroxcide and grabs him from behind before sending him off into the ropes. On Madroxcide’s rebound, Fang is able to lift Madroxcide up a bit and then plant him face first on the canvas. Fang looks to get this over with quickly and turns Madroxcide over and covers him. The referee counts the fall.
1!
2!
Madroxcide kicks out, but Fang doesn’t get frustrated by this. Instead he stands back up, rears back and delivers a nasty European uppercut to the jaw of Madroxcide the moment that he stands up and turns around. Madroxcide teeters but doesn’t fall, so Fang continues to go on the offensive as he takes Madroxcide’s legs out from under him with a sudden leg sweep, bringing him down to his knees. It’s here where Fang’s predatory instincts take over. He takes a hold of Madroxcide’s head and wastes no time in delivering the Fatal Shot.

Tex: And this one’s probably over.

Duff: At least it won’t be Fang going home with no job. Although that STILL isn’t the point as far as I’m concerned.

Fang however doesn’t go for the cover as he just looks down at Madroxcide. He then looks out at the crowd and says out loud to them that he will still be employed, whether they like it or not. Showing no remorse or passion, he picks Madroxcide back up and delivers the Full Metal Jacket right into a cover.
1!
2!
3!!!

The referee stands up and calls for the bell.

Stormy: Here is your winner of the match…FAAAAAAAANG!!!

Duff: That was quite impressive from Mr. Porter. You can’t deny him that Tex. He has silenced his critics and will make it back to the main event sooner than a lot of people around here think!

Tex: Well, he has that chance. Madroxcide does not.

Stormy Canyon slips into the ring and just as Madroxcide is reviving himself, he sees Stormy standing over him. She sighs before pulling out a pink slip and letting it float through the air down onto Madroxcide’s body. Meanwhile Fang has already left the ring and is headed to the backstage area. Stormy slips back out of the ring as Madroxcide is left holding his release notice as Insomnia fades out to a preview for the next pay per view…

Winner:

Fang is enjoying his victory over Madroxicide, The lights then suddenly go out. When they come back on Jacob Porter is standing over his brother with a lead pipe in hand. Jacob has a crazed look on his face and he begins to stomp on his downed twin.

Tex: Jacob Porter just attacked his own brother for no reason.

Jacob pulls Jonathan up and send him flying into the turnbuckle where he slumps. A sick sadistic grin is on the face of the twin brother of the wolf god as he slips out of the ring and grabs his brother’s left knee. Fang falls face first to the canvas, unconscious and unable to defend himself. Jacob hauls back and slaps the side of his brother’s left knee into the steel ring post, repeatedly. After the fifth slam, Jonathan comes to for a moment and writhes in the center of the ring. Security has now come out and is pulling Jacob back to the back as Brenda comes running from the back and slides into the ring to look at the damage done by Jacob. Jacob gives out an insane cackle and runs his hands through his hair. The scene goes to commercial.

***** After commercial*****

The ring is empty getting ready for the next match, but there is an eerie silence in the crowd. On the Titantron a replay of the brutal attack by Jacob plays. Then EMT's attending Fang as he lays unconcious his left knee swollen

Duff: The Emt's have taken Fang from the arena. The vicious attack on that sugically repaired knee might indeed have killed the wolf's career. We will keep you posted as soon as we have word.

The scene cuts to the backstage area of the arena, in the middle of an empty hallway, the camera focused on a closed door at the end of it. The camera approaches the door quickly, and the plate on the front of it bearing the name “Ronin” comes into focus. As it draws near, it can be seen that the door is not completely closed, and the cameraman pushes the door open, peering inside. Ronin sits in a chair, dressed in his ring attire, speaking to Ilati seated across from him as he slowly wraps athletic tape around his wrists. His head snaps toward the camera as he notices its presence, and a smile crosses his lips as he quickly finishes with the tape and tears it from the roll, standing and crossing his arms as he takes a step toward the camera.

Ronin: Well, I guess it would've been a little too much to ask you to knock. But I guess that really doesn't matter. I know why you're here, and you would've found me eventually. You're here because everyone wants to see if there's anything else I have to say before I go out to the ring and do what I do best. So do I.

He smiles as he turns from the camera, returning to his seat and reaching down to tie his boots as he continues talking.

Ronin: There have been a helluva lot of words exchanged between the three of us this week. What else is there to say? Casey's made it abundantly clear that he doesn't know if he should shit or go blind. Like I said before, he's also not smart enough in that situation to just close one eye and fart. Modo, meanwhile, has shown only that he's a bitter little man who likes to talk to his title belt and make up headlines for newspapers he'll never be able to read. I, on the other hand, have only one goal in mind. And that's to do exactly what I've been doing for the last four months. I'm going to walk out to that ring, I'm going to fight with absolutely everything I can muster, and I'm going to walk away with a victory. That's all there is to it. I don't have to talk about being strong or my incredible skill at mind games. I simply step into the ring and do what I do best. Yeah, I've been known to get a little long-winded once in awhile, but my actions in the ring speak far louder than any words I could ever speak. Unfortunately, Modo and Casey prefer to try things the opposite way, trying desperately to unhinge me mentally and just hoping and praying that it'll be enough to give them an edge when the bell rings. Soon enough, they'll learn first-hand that that's not the way this little game is played. They both say they want to face the best, they want to learn from the best, and they want to beat the best. Right now, the rankings and the belt around my waist say that that's me, so they're both going to get their chance. Perhaps one of them just may have learned something this week, and they'll be able to rise to the occasion and snatch away the victory. And when that happens, I'll be sure to go out immediately and buy some rock salt to sprinkle on all the places where Hell just froze over. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got a lesson to teach, and I've got to finish getting my lesson plan together. Thanks.

With that, he turns his back on the camera, waving the cameraman out of the room with his hand as he smiles as Ilati, who stands and crosses the room, shutting the door once the cameraman is out of the room.

We turn our attention backstage where we see Bill Barnhart walking down the hallway where the dressing rooms are located. He sees Big Bad Casey standing in the hallway so Bill walks up behind him and he pinches Casey on the ass. Casey lets out a yelp and turns to see who just pinched him.

BIG BAD CASEY: Hey! What they hell are you doing Bill? Why did you pinch me on the ass?

BULLDOG BILL: I overheard you mentioning that you wanted someone to pinch you to make sure you were not dreaming about winning the International Title so I pinched you to show you that it really did happen.

BIG BAD CASEY: Well I guess I have to be careful what I say around you huh?

BULLDOG BILL: Ha ha ha!!! Congrats big man. You took me out and then Hank Henry III. That is one hell of two accomplishments my friend. Anyway about your match tonight with Ronin and Modo? I would wish you luck in the match but since my friend Ronin is in the match, I have to support him. Have fun in the match.

BIG BAD CASEY: I understand. Thanks for all your support recently. I am glad that you kept Chaplin Graves out of my match with Hank Henry III last week.

Bill reaches out and shakes Big Bad Casey's hand and then he walks off down the hallway.Casey turns around as he sees the camera and gives a sinister looking smirk.

Casey: Hey fellas, I hope you guys are ready to lose. I am going to do whatever it takes to be the victorious champion here in AWA. You guys will end your winning streak against me because I am going to prove why I am a champion. You guys are lucky that I am not facing you one-on-one for your coveted title, because I will take them from you in a heartbeat.

Casey then decides to take a drink of Gatorade. After a moment, when he has quenched his thirst, he continues.

Casey: Hey Ronin, Modo, I hope you guys are ready for the fight of your lives. As happy as I am to be the International Champion, I am still an angry giant, and you guys will expierence firsthand what an angry giant does when he is on a roll, in a hardcore match, and facing 2 other champions within the company.

Then the scene changes, while Casey walks towards the ring.

Vs.

Vs.

Stormy Canyon: the following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is our Champion vs. Champion vs. Champion match!!!

Tex Martin: Hell yeah!!!!

Stormy Canyon: This match is under a 30 minute time limit and it is a non title match!! The first wrestler to come down the aisle stands in at 6’6, weighs in at 245 pounds!! Hailing from Toronto, Canada!!! He is the current Television Champion!!! Modo!!!

The arena strobe lights span the crowd in attendance as "BYOB" hits the speakers. the lights flicker on and off as Modo is caught by the cameras...he is a top the rafters among his fans. he descends down through the crowd as all the people cheer him on and clap his back. Modo looks around and takes in the atmosphere before jumping the guardrail and sliding into the ring. The arena fills with smoke as Modo enters the ring and the lights come back on. Modo is in the middle of the ring with his two index fingers in the air as the fans go wild...

Stormy Canyon: His opponent, standing in at 7’1 and weighing in at 375 pounds!! Hailing from Nashua, New Hampshire!!! The International Champion!!! Big Bad Casey!!!

Casey’s music hits as he walks out to the ring, having his International championship belt across his shoulder as the fans are cheering him on. Casey climbs the ring as he steps over the top rope and stares into the eyes of Modo as Stormy Canyon starts to announce the final champion.

Stormy Canyon: And their opponent, standing in at 6’3 and weighing in at 243 pounds!! Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee!!! The Universal Champion!!! 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. As the smoke clears, Ronin and Ilati step through the haze onto the entrance ramp to a jumbled chorus of cheers and chants, the Universal Championship belt shining around Ronin's waist. They walk to the bottom of the ramp and stop.
Ronin holds the Universal Title over his head as another pop of pyro goes off behind him.
He smiles ear-to-ear as he slowly walks toward the ring, chanting and high-fiving along with the fans on his way. He hands the IUniversal Title to Ilati, leaving her to stand outside the ring as he slides under the bottom rope and begins to circle the ring in anticipation.

Duff Travers: Three champions, three men that are willing to bring down the house!!! And I am going to enjoy every second of it!!!

The bell rings as all three champions are circling each other until Modo gets in the face of Ronin. Badmouthing him as the Universal Champion pushes him away. This causes Modo to be pushed into the massive chest of Casey who grabs Modo by the back of his head and executes a Russian Leg Sweep that sends the Television Champion down to the canvas. Casey gets up and raises his arm in the air before turning his attention towards Ronin who charges in on the International champion and gets knocked down by a massive forearm from Casey.

Tex Martin: Casey has the size and weight advantage over the two other champions will he take advantage and get the job done?

Duff Travers: He has been taught well by Bulldog, but I have a feeling that Ronin is just too good!

Ronin crawls up to his feet and turns around as he gets grabbed by the arm by the big man and thrown into the ropes. Casey goes for the big boot to the face, but just as he does that he gets shot blocked from behind by Modo. This causing Casey to drop down as both Modo and Ronin start to double team on the big man as both men grab one leg. Modo locks the left leg in a standing leg grapevine, while Ronin puts the right leg down and drives his knee into the back of Casey’s knee. This causes the big man to scream out in agonizing pain.

Tex Martin: Good tactics from the two champions, we all know what Casey can do when he is vertical.

Both Ronin and Modo drag Casey to the corner as they want to slam his legs into the steel ring post. But just as they are do it, it is Casey that uses his leg strength that kicks them into the security railing. Casey manages to slide underneath the bottom rope and grabs Modo by the throat as he is about to deliver a chokeslam on the Spanish Announce table. But out of nowhere it is the Television champion that manages to wrap his legs around the throat of Casey who is holding on to the throat with his chokehold. We can see Modo wrench his legs around the throat and back of Casey’s neck as that causes Casey to slowly drop to a knee as he is losing oxygen to his brain. We can see Ronin grab a steel chair and blast it around the back of the big man. This causes him to fall down as Modo is still holding on to the choke hold with his legs while freeing himself from the grip that Casey had on him.

Duff Travers: I love these type of matches!!

Ronin grabs a steel cable and wraps it around the arms of Casey, trying to lock the arms of the big man together as if he is handcuffing him. But Casey manages to make his arms free from the grip that Ronin was trying to put upon him. Casey grabs the legs off Modo and breaks his neck free from his grip before driving a headbutt in the lower region of Modo.

Tex Martin: That got to hurt!!!

Casey is staggering as he is trying to get to his feet, but just as he turns around he walks into a stiff kick in the face by Ronin as the Universal Champion has gotten to his feet on the table and drives his boot into the face of Casey who staggers backwards. Ronin jumps off the table and tosses Modo in the ring before grabbing another chair and swings in the face of Casey who gets busted wide open because of that. Ronin slides in the ring with the same chair, but just as he slides in it is Modo that drives an elbow into the back of Ronin’s head. He grabs the chair and blasts the chair in the back of Ronin before dropping it in the middle of the ring. He grabs the Universal Champion and locks him in the middle of the ring for a DDT on the chair. But just as he is about to execute the move it is Ronin that counters the move by executing a Back body drop and sends the Television Champion down on the canvas. He lifts Modo up and executes his finishing move on the chair before going for the cover.

Tex Martin: 1…2…3… YES!!!

Stormy Canyon: The winner of this match…. Ronin!!!

The referee calls for the bell as to signal for the end of the match as Ronin slides out of the ring as he has the championship belt handed to him by his lady and the two celebrate the victory of the Universal Champion before the show comes to an end.

Winner:

Backstage with Jade Hank Henry and Chaplin Graves prepare to do an interview.

Jade: So Hank, tonight, Team Awesome VS the Blood Brothers, people are saying this match will be epic, but many are saying that the reign Champions maybe in over their heads and not able to get along that well, how do you handle such comments.

And Hank starts to speak, but it’s Chaplin who steps into to interrupt.

Chaplin: Now wait here this man here, is the embodiment of Team Awesome, woman want to sleep with him, and men want to be him. Sure he is dragging along a couple of sacks of mud he has to call his partners but in time he will mold them into the warriors truly deserving of Team Awesome, unlike The Blood Brothers who had their time to shine and squandered and are now doing all they can to get it back. Which they can not, and I am saying it here, as the Authority Director of the AWA, that if Team Awesome does not win this match, Hank will personally take on The Blood Brothers himself just to prove how he is the best in the AWA.

And Hank looks as surprised as Jade at the blue haired Bastards announcement.

Hank: Whoa, whoa, No, no, this is not happening, I am not going to listen to this. Are you trying to get me injured or something?

Chaplin: I am trying to prove you are the best in the AWA, and I am using my power of Authority Director to get things done.

Hank: But you don’t have any power, the only reason why things have been going your way is because Irons is amused by all this, and I am not having any of this. First off I am not going to have my team lose this match, second if the impossible happens and Frank or Jason take the fall in this, then I am coming after then not the blood brothers, either way though, sooner or later I am going to be through with this and back in an important title position.

Chaplin: Are you calling Team Awesome unimportant.

Hank: Yes.

Chaplin: Well that’s just silly, don’t you think Jade?

Jade: I… Um…

Hank: Don’t listen to him Jade he’s crazy, instead you should buy-

Jade: Nope not going there, I am out of here you two sort this out yourselves.

And Jade walks away to leave the two to argue.

The scene cuts to Toddi, Chaos and Krusher standing in a semi circle in the back hallways about to enter their match. They all have a pleased face on except for one man, Krusher. He has had his head down for a while as Toddi and Chaos mutter to themselves. As Toddi begins to speak Krusher lifts his head.

Toddi: Okay, guys. The three brothers teaming toeaming together, you know what tham means? We cant be stopped. Our brotherly mind link will get us there and Krusher, your under Chaos' power so even if you try to stop us from winning, he can get his own back. Now...

Krusher interrupts Toddi.

Krusher: Toddi, Chaos, what you made me do last week was wrong. If I didnt have to obey you I would smash your teeth in!

Chaos speaks in an angry voice.

Chaos: Oh yeah. Well what you gonna do about it? Your under MY power and there is nothing you can do and depending on how this match goes, I will be getting you do something not just for me, but for Toddi too.

Krusher: What, attack Team Awesome?

Chaos: You will have to find out when the time comes.

Toddi talks with a big smile on his face. As he says the last couple of words he puts his thumbs up.

Toddi: And Krusher, hope you have fun.

Chaos: Now lets go out there and win that trophy.

Chaos puts his hand in the middle of all three men.

Toddi: Lets do this!!

Toddi follows suit. Krusher puts his head down and hesitates before putting his hand in the middle. Chaos nods his head at Krusher for doing this and then they walk up to the top of the stairs where the entrance to the stage is. Krusher stays behind angrily knowing whats going to happen. Toddi and Chaos turn to him and Toddi speaks.

Toddi: Look Scott, you cant avoid this. You cant avoid the torture of lifting our hands up as team....AWESOME!!!

Krusher walks past them both with an even more angry face. Toddi and Chos follow as the enter the the stage setting.

The scene opens up backstage at Monday Night Insomnia, Jason "The Sensation" Stevens is standing by with AWA Interviewer Foxxy Dreams.

FD: Jason, tonight you defend the Team Awesome Championships against The Blood Brothers.....

Jason cuts her off.

JS: And Matthew Toddi.

Foxxy rolls her eyes.

FD: And Matthew Toddi, alongside Frankie Everhart and Hank Henry The 3rd, the words between the two teams and even the partners have been pretty heated, any final words before you go out there?

Jason snatches the mic from Foxxy.

JS: Yes and we don’t need your useless bimbo ass here to distract the fans at home, why don’t you be a good little slut and “earn your pay” in Goth’s office.

Foxxy storms off.

JS: Blood Brothers, Toddi, as much as I hate these damn trophies getting a win over two has-beens and some punk who got lucky will be pretty damn satisfying to me, Frankie and Hank, you claim that because your brothers, though Toddi’s status as a Blood Brother is questionable at best, yet it’s obvious that Chaos and Krusher can’t stand the sight of eachother and that Toddi is just there to try to keep the peace while John Irons is to busy being a crazy and incompetent boss to even officiate this match.

Jason "The Sensation" Stevens drops the mic and walks off.

Vs.

Vs.

Vs.

And introducing the other half of Team Awesome, weighing in at 200 pounds, from Miami, Florida, FRANKIE EVERHEART!!

The lights dim as the first notes of Raining Blood begin to echo through the arena. Out steps Frankie Everheart with a wide grin on his face. He taunts to the crowd before running down to the ring. He doesn’t miss a beat as he slides under the ring. Once inside, he runs to the furthest turnbuckle and climbs it. He does a very high backflip into the center of the ring. The lights then return to normal.

The three men chat in the ring until AC/DC's 'Yous Shook Me All Night Long' begins the play. The lights from the stage burst into life as the lyrics quickly build to the chorus as Chaos, Krusher and Matthew Toddi all make their way out onto the stage. The three brothers walk to the ring together as their opponents look on.

DUFF: Look at this! The Blood Brothers are walking out together!

TEX: A sign of unity here, clearly sending a message to their opponents, who don't appear to be on the same page!

The six men stare each other down in the ring. The Blood Brothers are on one side with Jason Stevens, Hank Henry and Frankie Everheart stand across from them. John Irons explains the rules to them and warns them he won't tolerate any funny business. Krusher gives his brothers an untrusting look and announces he will start the match. Krusher and Everheart opens things up by circling each other. Krusher lunges for a grapple, but Frankie spins behind him and locks his arms around Krusher's waist. He transitions to a headlock and brings Krusher down to one knee. Krusher powers out and sends Frankie running off the ropes. Frankie dodges a clothesline attempt and comes off the ropes to hit a cross body splash. He tries a quick cover, but Krusher easily kicks out at the one count. Frankie tags out to Jason Stevens, who runs in and attempts a cheeky roll up, but again, Krusher kicks out at one. Krusher gets to his feet and furiously hits a lariat on Stevens. He talks some trash to Stevens and reluctantly tags in Matthew Toddi. He enters the match and Stevens takes him down with a drop toe hold. He stomps on Toddi before lifting him up and hitting a stiff forearm shot to his face. Stevens tags in Hank Henry who steps in and together with Stevens, take Toddi down with a double clothesline.

TEX: Wow! Is that teamwork I see?

DUFF: Of course, that is what's needed to be named Team Awesome!

Hank lifts Toddi off the mat, but Toddi grabs Hank's head and slams his face to the mat. As Hank sits up, Toddi nails him with a kick to the face. He tags in Chaos, who slowly walks into the ring and stands over Hank Henry. He lands some kicks to Hank's back, then whips him into the turnbuckle. Hank drops in a seated position and Chaos stomps on him in the corner. Chaos plays to the crowd, then goes back and stomps some more on Hank as John Irons administers his count. Chaos lets up at the four count and steps back. He runs at Hank, but Henry moves out of the way and Chaos goes crashing into the turnbuckle. Hank dives across the ring and makes the hot tag to Frankie Everheart, who runs in and hits a splash on Chaos. He whips Chaos to the ropes, but as he runs past, Krusher smacks his back and tags himself in. Krusher runs in, but Frankie levels him with a spin kick. Krusher is up quickly, and Everheart runs off the ropes and hits a diving forearm smash. Frankie runs to the ropes again, but Toddi pulls down the rope and Frankie is sent crashing to the outside. Krusher rests in the ring as Toddi stomps on Everheart on the outside. He rolls Everheart back into the ring and Krusher tries a pin attempt. Irons administers the count, 1...2...kickout! He keeps the pressure on by placing Frankie in the Blood Brothers' corner and hitting a series of closed fists. He scoops and slams Everheart before tagging in Matthew Toddi. Toddi hops in and hits a big leg drop on his fallen opponent. He also tries a cover, but again, Frankie kicks out after the two count. Toddi goes to the top turnbuckle, and flies off, hitting a body splash. Toddi with a quick tag to Chaos, as Frankie is now isolated in their corner. Chaos with some stomps on an almost lifeless Everheart, followed by an illegal choke, which he releases when the referee begins his count. As Frankie begins to crawl to his corner, Chaos runs at him and nails him with a knee to the skull. Chaos smiles as Frankie lays motionless in the ring. He makes a cover, 1...2... Frankie sticks out a leg and gets it on the ropes in time to break the count. Chaos drags Frankie back to their corner and tags in Krusher. Krusher picks up Frankie's lifeless body and hits one punch that sends him back to the mat. He then props Frankie on the turnbuckle and sets him up for a superplex, but Frankie punches his way out of it, sending Krusher crashing down to the mat. Still on the turnbuckle, Frankie positions himself as Krusher gets to his feet. Frankie flies off and catches Krusher in a crowd popping DDT. Hank and Stevens reach out and yell for a tag, but Frankie is down on the mat beside Krusher. Both men slowly crawl to their corners and Toddi is tagged in by Krusher while Frankie finally tags out to Hank Henry. Both men run in with heads of steam and Hank hits a clothesline. He whips Toddi off the ropes and connects with an elbow to the jaw that drops Toddi in a heap. A cover..1..2...kickout by Toddi. He picks Toddi up and hits a belly to back suplex. He then hits a brainbuster and covers again, but Chaos runs in and interrupts the count. All six men are in the ring now and it is a free for all!

TEX: All hell's broken loose here!

John Irons begins throwing the extra men over the ropes and finally regains order in the match up. Toddi and Hank remain in the ring. Toddi hits a dropkick and tags in Chaos. Chaos enters and Hank manages to tag out to Jason Stevens. Both men in the ring now, and Stevens gains the upper hand with a kick to Chaos' midsection and a DDT. He lifts Chaos to his feet, and both men exchange fists now. Stevens hits a spinning heel kick on his opponent and tags in Frankie Everheart. He hits a knee drop on Chaos and then locks him in an STF. Chaos looks ready to tap out, but Krusher steps in the ring, and Frankie releases the hold. Jason Stevens runs in and confronts Krusher. As the referee is distracted by Stevens and Krusher, Matthew Toddi runs in behind Frankie Everheart and hits an MKO on him. He quickly slides out of the ring as the referee turns around. Krusher and Stevens fight on the outside as Hank just stands in his corner shaking his head disapprovingly at Frankie. Chaos makes the cover...

ONE...

TWO....

THREE!!!

Chaos has his arm raised in victory by John Irons, as the Team Awesome trophy comes home with the Blood Brothers.

STORMY: Here are you winners, and the NEW TEAM AWESOME....Chaos, Krusher and Matthew Toddi!!!