The opening credits are done to Insomnia and the crowd is packed in a sold out arena in Detroit, Michigan. The camera pans around to the crowd cheering for the start of what is to be expected as a great Monday Night Insomnia. All of a sudden, “Gunpowder and Lead” hits the PA as Chloe Irons can be seen walking from behind the titan-tron, dressed sharply in a dark pant suit, a pink blouse and matching pink high heels. The crowd cheers in approval as she makes her way down to the ring. Stormy Canyon is there to sit on the middle rope, while opening the top rope for her to step under. Chloe gets into the center of the ring, and smiles for a moment before addressing the sold out crowd in Detroit, Michigan.

Chloe Irons: Hello Detroit! It’s been a while since the Asylum has been here, but I guarantee you, that tonight will be nothing short of amazing!

Hearing this, the crowd cheers wildly for the interim CFO. After a moment they die down and she continues.

Chloe Irons: Now as some of you may be wondering why I’m opening the show tonight, I’ve got a great answer for that, but we’ll get to that in a moment. What I’m about to show you is footage unaired from WrestleQuest II, which was taken place between Bulldog Bill Barnhart’s match, and the Team Awesome Championship match.

The titan-tron comes to life as it shows a scene from WrestleQuest II. We are backstage looking in Goth’s office as we see Goth pouring wine into two wine glasses. In one of the glasses he slips in a pill that begins to dissolve quickly, as Chloe is seen walking into the room wearing her black evening gown from the awards ceremony. Goth hands her the glass of wine, the one he just put a roofie into. He looks at her and smiles an evil smile. Chloe sparks up the conversation before taking a drink.

Chloe Irons: So, Goth….here we are, in your private quarters. I think it’s about time we had a personal talk about some of the things ongoing with the Asylum.

Goth: I agree. Let’s toast shall we? To the future perhaps?

Chloe Irons: First to business, then pleasure my dear. When do you plan on speaking to your brother concerning my husband?

Goth: Uh…I will after the show. Once I beat Canis and take complete control of this company I will talk to him about releasing….John. Now that business is out of the way, let‘s toast?

Chloe Irons: And the brainwashing?

Goth: Yes, yes. Fine, whatever. Let’s toast!

Chloe Irons: Are you the type to wear boxers or briefs?

Goth: wha…Wait…What? What kind of question…..I prefer boxers my dear. Better airflow.

Chloe Irons: I see. I’m glad you said so, because I have a small surprise for you. Take off your pants.

Goth almost chokes, and immediately takes off his shirt. Just before he takes off his pants he sees the camera crew, and yells at them to get out.

Goth: Get OUT OR I’LL FIRE YOU ON THE SPOT!

The camera backs out of the room as the door slams. A moment goes by and we hear nothing. All of a sudden there is a scream, followed by the door opening as Chloe can be seen running out. A few seconds later we see Goth running after her with his pants down around his ankles, wearing bright pink colored Christmas Boxers. There is a blood stain coming from his crotch as he stops short seeing that Chloe has now disappeared down the hallway.

Goth: Damn her! Chuckles I guess she likes to play hard to get AND rough……KINKY!

The titan-tron fades out as we hear laughter from the sold out crowd.

Chloe Irons: Now for those of you that think the worst, don’t. I would never cheat on my husband. What I did was put an industrial grade mouse trap inside his boxers which caused him to bleed. I am showing you all this to prove to you all that Goth is nothing more than a scoundrel and a rat that wants nothing more than to get into my pants! Now that we’ve all have had a good laugh, let’s get down to real business shall we?

Seeing as we had no one last week to run Insomnia, as Goth and Canis are out of commission from WrestleQuest II. For those of you out there that forgot, my brainwashed husband John came out at the end of the show and hit his patented move “The Marine Corps Special” on Goth….

This gets the crowd cheering more.

Chloe Irons: ….And hit a devastating Chokeslam on Canis…

Hearing this, some of the crowd quiets down, amongst some jeers and boos.

Chloe Irons: And due to medical reasons that both are out for the time being, the board of directors have decided that I take on additional duties on top of being interim Chief Financial Officer. So with that being said, until one of the three men missing in action is back, I am the interim Boss of Asylum Wrestling Alliance!

The crowd, hearing the news cheers louder than before. The noise level is loud enough to almost drown out Chloe telling all the fans “Thank you”. She wait’s a moment and lets the excitement settle down before she continues.

Chloe Irons: Now as my first order as interim Boss, at this months’ Pay-per-View called “No Man’s Land” The Team Awesome Championship match will be up for grabs! The defending champions of Team Awesome, Faust and Jason Stevens will defend their trophy against Hank Henry III and a mystery partner in a electrified steel cage match! The second match is to be announced later tonight, and here's a hint: It involves The Universal Championship!

The crowd cheers for the first match of the Pay-per-View card. “Gun Powder and Lead” by Miranda Lambert hit’s the PA as the scene switches to….

Vs.

Stormy Canyon: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is contested under standard rules!! The first wrestler to come down the aisle, stands in at 6’6 and weighs in at 245 pounds!! Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada!!! 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: And his opponent, standing in at 6’1 and weighs in at 218 pounds!! Hailing from Winnipeg, Canada!!! Faust!!!

"Dream" by Dope hits the PA as the lights dim and a blue light flickers. Faust makes his way out onto the ramp where he gently jumps up and down looking at the crowd. He then makes his way down to the ring, slapping some fans hands on the way down. He slides into the ring, then runs to a turnbuckle and raises his arms, then jumps down and starts warming up his arms and neck as the lights go back to normal.

Tex Martin: Two men that faced each other not so long ago at WrestleQuest. And now they are in singles competition, what will happen here?

The bell has rung and both men circle each other. Faust sidesteps Modo as Modo tried to lock arms as Faust delivers a knee in the midsection and follows it up with a standing Side headlock. But Modo counters that one as he escapes the grip and puts Faust in a wristlock as he uses his size advantage to try to get Faust down on the canvas. Faust complains to the ref for having his hair pulled, as the referee checks it out we see Faust grabbing a fist full of hair of Modo and yanks him down on the canvas before locking him in a side headlock on the canvas.

Duff Travers: Great counter move of Faust

Tex Martin: Great hair pulling you mean?

The referee asks Faust if he pulled hair, but he denies it and grinds the arm tighter against the head of the number one contender for the International Title. Modo slowly gets to his feet as Faust continues to hold on to the head before Modo manages to push him into the ropes and drop Faust with a shoulderblock Modo then goes to drop an elbow on the man they call Faust and goes for a quick cover, but only gets a count of 2 as Faust kicks out. Modo gets to his feet, but gets dropped as Faust was to his feet as well and delivers a big time dropkick that sends Modo to the turnbuckles.

Duff Travers: Nice move!!!

Faust runs towards the turnbuckles where Modo is resting against, jumps on the top turnbuckle and then jumps off as he wants to drive his knees into the chest area of Modo, he connects and rolls off his opponent before dragging him to the middle of the ring and goes for the cover. But now it is Modo that kicks out at two, the fans are applauding the action in the ring as Faust runs to the ropes and executes a Moonsault. But this time it is Modo that rolls out of the way and that causes Faust to hit the canvas big time and roll around in pain.

Tex Martin: Now Modo needs to take control of this one!!

Modo gets up and walks over to his opponent, grabbing him by the head and lifts him up to his feet. He then lifts him up in the air for a suplex, but then drills Faust in the middle of the ring with a big time Brain Buster before going for the cover, the referee goes for the three count. But somehow we see Faust managing to get a shoulder off the canvas in the nick of time before the referee can slap his hand on the canvas for the count of three. This causes Modo to question the referee for a few moments before turning his attention towards Faust as he lifts him up in the air once more and pushes him into the corner of the ring.

Duff Travers: Stay on him!!

Modo grabs Faust by the head and puts him between his legs and then lifts him up in the air before he grabs him by the arms and turns towards the middle of the ring as he is going for the

Tex Martin: Modo Bomb!!!

Modo executes his finisher as the fans get to their feet as they are counting along with the referee before the bell is being called

Stormy Canyon: The winner of this match!!! Modo!!!

Modo slides out of the rign as he raises his arms in the air and walks towards the back as the fans are applauding both men for the opening match of the show

Winner:

The scene switches to the back where we see Big Bad Casey. He is walking to see Chloe Irons .He knocks on the door.

Chloe Irons: Enter!

Big Bad Casey enters the room and Chloe motions for him to sit down.

Casey: Chloe, I want a match between myself and Big Bad John next week on Insomnia!

Chloe Irons: Why would you want to face Big Bad John next week?

BBC: Because I want to prove to everyone that my defeat of him at WrestleQuest II was not a fluke and that I am better than what my record shows, and I want to use John as a stepping stone to better myself and stop being a jobber in the AWA.

Chloe Irons: I will see what I can do. Please don't hurt him too badly.

BBC: Thanks a lot Chloe.

Camera shows Big Bad Casey and Chloe shaking hands before BBC walks out of Chloe’s office.

Vs.

Stormy: The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, from Nashua, New Hampshire, weighing in at 375 pounds…BIG…BAD…CASEY!!!!!

“Power and the Glory” by Astral Doors begins to play as Casey comes out from the backstage area. He begins to go down the wrestler ramp going through some of the karate stances.

Duff: I’ve always wondered how a big man like Casey would be able to do karate…

Tex: Simple. He more than likely flattens his opponent with a sudden Power Up there too.

Duff: Good point. As long as I’m not on the bad end of it.

Tex: Anyways, Big Bad Casey is looking to continue the positive momentum he got from WrestleQuest II as he faces Dmitri tonight.

Big Bad Casey gets to the ring and pulls himself up onto the apron before stepping over the ropes and into the ring, where he casually waits for Dmitri to arrive. Casey doesn’t have to wait all that long as Vampiria's Legacy in Blood hits as the arena goes black and the Titan Tron slowly starts to drip blood until the name of Dmitri appears. Dmitri comes out of the backstage area, noticeably limping a slight bit, putting more pressure on his right foot than his left.

Stormy: And his opponent, from Moscow, Russia, weighing in at 275 pounds…Dmitri!!!

Tex: My question. Why is Dmitri limping?

Duff: Maybe he had a female bite him on the leg or something. I don’t know. All I DO know is that he’s out here now to take on Big Bad Casey, and apparently not at 100%.

Tex: It’ll be interesting to see if this…uh, injury…comes into play.

Dmitri does not concern himself with anyone in his surroundings. He doesn’t go to shake anyone’s hand and he doesn’t care when a few beverages are tossed his way. He just continues to limp towards the ring. Much like Casey he pulls himself up onto the apron, which is where he winces a bit before moving his way through the ropes and into the ring.

Tex: Casey no doubt likes his chances right now, seeing that Dmitri’s a bit wounded.

Duff: No…really?

The referee assigned to the match calls for the bell to be rung and it is. Casey moves in on his opponent with no fear. Casey winds up and goes for an upset punch, but Dmitri is able to easily block it.

Duff: Pfft…Casey NEEDS to take advantage of the injured leg. He shouldn’t be attempting to punch him.

Dmitri goes to apply a Mandible Claw and gets it part of the way but Casey swats Dmitri away. Dmitri steps backwards right on his bad foot and really feels it. He goes to the ropes and leans up against them. Casey sees his chance, roars and then clotheslines Dmitri up and over the top rope. Dmitri falls off the ring apron and down to the mats below, obviously in pain once he flops on the ringside mats, grabbing at his left foot and lower left leg.

Tex: And Dmitri taking a spill here. I don’t think I’ve ever anything like this. Dmitri is usually a fierce competitor, but that left foot of his looks to be quite a bother. He must be in pretty severe pain. He’s even having trouble standing.

Duff: Casey might not have to do anything else. He has this won, probably via a countout!

The referee is already up to a 3 count, but Big Bad Casey shakes his head in the ring before sliding out and going to grab Dmitri. He gets to Dmitri but the referee stops his ten count as both men are now outside the ring. Casey shoves Dmitri into the nearest ring post and Dmitri staggers around before quickly dropping down as soon as he’s forced to put even a bit of pressure on his left foot. The referee yells down at Casey to bring Dmitri back into the ring with no further incident. Big Bad Casey looks up at the referee but then decides it’s better to listen to him. Casey rolls the decent sized Dmitri back into the ring, then follows back in before going for the first pin of the match.

The referee counts. 1…2… Dmitri rolls his shoulder, stopping the referee’s count.

Tex: It shows true right there. Dmitri not using his legs to kick out. I don’t know how much longer Dmitri can go on before the referee might have to stop the match.

Duff: I don’t know either. But do you think someone attacked Dmitri? Or something like that?

Tex: I have no clue. All I know Duff is that he’s a wounded man and from what we do know, it didn’t happen here tonight.

Big Bad Casey wastes no time in bringing Dmitri back up to his feet. He winds up and goes for a Power Up but to the amazement of everybody, Dmitri ducks and quickly turns around, pivoting on his good right foot and suddenly clotheslining Big Bad Casey right where it counts. Dmitri follows up by whipping Casey right to the far side ropes. Casey comes off the ropes and as he’s about to go by, Dmitri delivers a headbutt to the side of Casey’s head. The bigger man staggers now as Dmitri limps a bit to get out of his way. Casey looks around for Dmitri and Dmitri finally comes at him from behind. He goes to lift Casey up for what it appears will be a sidewalk slam, but again the left foot gets in the way and Casey gets out of the grasps of Dmitri. Out of nowhere Casey plants a foot right into the sternum of Dmitri. Dmitri doubles over and then falls over as once again weight is put on the bad foot. Dmitri agonizes a bit as Casey rubs his hands with glee. Not wanting to waste any more time he moves around into position and locks in Sin City.

Duff: THERE you go Casey! Now you’ve got it! Go after the legs! He’s easy meat!

Tex: I’d have to agree with you Duff. Sin City’s now fully locked in and look at the look on Dmitri’s FACE! He’ll tap out in no time…

No sooner is that said, Dmitri taps out like mad on the canvas. The referee calls for the bell to be rung. “Power and the Glory” by Astral Doors begins to play, but Casey hasn’t relinquished the hold yet.

Stormy: Here is your winner via submission…BIG…BAD…CASEY!!!

Dmitri continues to writhe in pain and tap out until finally the referee admonishes Casey and tells him to let him go. Big Bad Casey rolls his eyes at the referee before getting his arm raised. The referee and Casey then both vacate the ring, Casey still celebrating his latest win as he heads to the backstage area. Dmitri just sits inside the ring, not even attempting to stand up.

Tex: Dmitri might need help to get out of the ring.

Duff: There’s a first time for everything I guess!

After a few moments EMT’s begin to pile down the rampway. Working diligently on Dmitri, they get him on to a big enough gurney after examining his left foot and lower left leg. The AWA crowd is stunned to see the vampire going out of the arena like this. They remain silent as this scene unfolds in front of them…

Winner:

The scene cuts to Toddi exercizing while he is walking in the backstage halls to get to the entrance stage. All of a sudden he gets stopped by Foxxy Dreams to ask him some questions before he gets to his match against Jason 'The sensation' Stevens. Foxxy taps on his shoulder and Toddi turns around to see what its for.

Foxxy: Mr.Toddi. May I have a few words please on your match with Jason Stevens coming up in just a moment.

Toddi: Well, my opponent this week as you know is Jason stevens. Ive faced him twice before. He faced me in my first match when I got a draw with him. I have to admit that wasnt as planned but this week, its all planned out. This will be the third time I have faced him and its going to be different from the rest. Im going to win this time because im stronger, more agile and you know what they say. Third times the charm and I think your forgetting that this is for a TV title match next week.

Foxxy: You have gone on about Jason in some of your promos when he isnt even facing you. You even took a shot at him in your award presentation and dont you think that making fun and insulting his daughter is out of hand?

Toddi: Hey, you dont tell me whats right and wrong. Sure I have talked about him and made fun of him in my other promos but he does too. You should really look up your facts and me making fun of his daughter, he just tried to pull me into it. He said he was going to beat me down backstage and guess what, he hasnt. It shows he doesnt keep his words, he doesnt keep his promises. He knew that if he even took hit at me, it would end badly for him.

Foxxy: Strong words there. Now, your brother Chaos has a match this week against Ronin in a tables match for the Universal title in the main event. Have you had any contact with him because I cant seem to find him anywhere?

Toddi: Yes, I have spoken to the wrestling machine, my brother, Chaos. He is ready for whatever Ronin has to bring. He knows what its going to take. Im not saying Ronin is hard to beat, but he is harder to beat than my other brother, Krusher. Chaos is going to do to Ronin what happened Kusher last week... Annihilate him.

Foxxy: Well, we will have to find out later tonight. Now, as we are on the subject of brothers. Jason has said that your not really brothers and that you say you are so you can get in the wrestling buisness of their spotlight. Is this true?

Toddi: Why do you even listen to that guys crap Foxxy? Im more connected to Chaos and Krusher than you are to that microphone all day. Sure, we dont call each other blood brothers because we can be better than them. Now, I have to go because I cant wait to kick Jasons ass tonight.

Toddi walks towards the entrance stage for his match as the camera angle changes to the front of the stage for his entrance

Vs.

Stormy: The following match is scheduled for one fall and the winner will receive a AWA Television Title match next week on Insomnia.

Toddi's theme hits as he walks out looks at the fans who are booing him and then he raises his hood over his head. He places his arms out to sides as red and white spark pyro comes out from above and the sides of him! He then walks and slides into the ring, takes another look at the fans raises his arms with one hand index finger and thumb up and other hand just index. He then teases throwing his hoodie to the crowd as he gives it to the ring crew and warms up by pulling the ropes until the ring bell hits.

Duff: Matthew Toddi looking confident as usual.

Tex: I don’t know why, he’s had how many matches and still not beaten Jason Stevens?

Stormy: Introducing first from Detroit Michigan, weighing in at 225 pounds….Matthew Toddi.

The opening riff for "Beyond The Pale" by Exodus is herd over the PA and strobe lights flash across the PA in time with the guitar riff, as soon as the vocals are heard a single spotlight signs on the stage and Jason emerges from the back with his mentor Steve Ramone following him close behind alongside Carrie, the crowd are mixed in there reaction to the trio as whilst they hate Jason they love Steve, Jason rolls into the ring and immediately Toddi jumps on him and the bell rings. Jason tries to pull himself up with the ropes, but Toddi is too aggressive and stomping away on his back. The referee tries to pull Toddi off, but he can’t.

Tex: Someone lit a fire under Matthew Toddi’s ass it seems.

Duff: Maybe it’s that inability to beat Jason Stevens that you were talking about before. Or it could be the Television Title shot on the line.

Finally the referee rips Toddi off and walks him to the other side of the ring scolding him. As he does Stevens crawls onto his feet and charges, Toddi turns around to a huge spear and now Stevens is on top leveling heavy rights and lefts bouncing off Toddi’s skull. The referee grabs Stevens, but he shoves him to the side and continues to beat on Toddi. Quickly Toddi bucks his hips and Stevens falls through the ropes to the outside. Without wasting any time Toddi slides out of the ring and begins to beat on Stevens.

Duff: It has gotten personal between these men after the last few months.

Tex: You fight someone enough you get sick of them, these two guys are beyond sick of seeing each other in the ring.

Stevens fights back and now they are both on their feet trading punches as the referee begins his count one….two…Stevens gets the advantage and begins to back Toddi up to the barricade, Stevens goes for a huge haymaker, but Toddi ducks and back body drops Stevens over the guardrail into the crowd….three….four. Without hesitation Toddi follows him over and they begin to trade more punches going through the crowd….five….six…the referee is screaming to get them back in the ring but neither of them hear it.

Duff: I hope they know this isn’t a no disqualification match…there are count outs.

Tex: I don’t think either of them cares, it’s about ending this war.

Further and further into the crowd they sink just batteling no one getting an advantage….seven…eight… there’s no way either of them could hear the referee’s count even if they cared to. The fans try to scream for them, but it doesn’t matter…nine…ten. DING DING DING. Even the bell ringing has no effect as the battle into one of the coves and the camera’s lose sight of them. The referee yells something to Stormy who stands up with her microphone.

Stormy: Ladies and gentlemen the referee has counted both men out, this match is a draw!

Duff: They let their personal feelings get in the way of a title opportunity.

Tex: I think we both know that happens more often here then it should, but these are men with big egos and short fuses.

Duff: I wonder what this means for the Television Title match that was scheduled for next week

Winner: Draw

We cut to the dressing room of Bill Barnhart. He is dressed and ready to go for his match. He is talking on his cell phone and we listen in.

Yeah, Lupe, I got Krusher's number this week and that number is another loss in his loss column. ...Yeah Krusher talks a great game but talk doesn't defeat Bulldog Bill Barnhart. ...I know, wearing a mask and all that stuff to hide his identity. ...Yes, he did it to fool his brothers but I believe he also did it because he is uglier than a Baboon's butt. ...I know, that a pretty graphic image. ...Well I have to get going Lupe so I can be ready for my entrance. ...No I am not worried about the Barbed Wire or the Last Man Standing stips. ...Bye!

We cut back to Tex and Duff at ringside.

Vs.

Stormy Canyon: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is our last man standing Barb Wire Match!!!

Duff Travers: Whomever came up with that idea is a genius!!!

Tex Martin: Or a complete idiot!!!

Stormy Canyon: The first wrestler to come down the aisle stands in at 6’0 and weighs in at 240 pounds!! Hailing from Oakland, California!! The 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 arrival of his opponent. .

Stormy Canyon: And his opponent, standing in at 6’4 and weighing in at 237 pounds!! Hailing from Orlando, Florida!! The Psycho!!! Krusher!!!!

Breaking Benjamin’s “Breakdown” hits the PA as a huge "wall of fire" pyro blasts up from centre stage. The arena lights begin to glow red and the flames die down. The fans in the arena give a mixed reaction, some booing while others cheer as The Psycho known as Krusher appears from the entrance. He walks down to ring with a purpose. When he gets half way down the ramp, he runs down the rest of it and then slides into ring under the bottom rope. He walks over to the side of the ring, grabs the top rope and lets his anger out in a loud scream while pyro explodes from all four ring posts at the same time. The lights return back to normal and the music starts to fade out as Krusher gets pumped up for his match.

Duff Travers: The ropes are completely covered with barb wire!! So are the turnbuckles!! And to win the damn match is when your opponent cannot get up from the count of 10!!! Oh hallelujah!! What a sick match this is going to be!!!

Bill walks over to Krusher as he is extending his hand in friendship, but the Psycho slaps it away and delivers a big knee in the midsection of the Bulldog. Krusher then starts to pound away on the back of Bill Barnhart before going for a Body slam in the middle of the ring. Krusher takes a few steps back before coming down with a knee drop on the face of Bill Barnhart who sits up as he holds on to his face. Krusher grabs him by the head and locks him in a standing reversed chinlock. Putting all the pressure on the back of Bulldog as he puts all of his weight on the hold. Trying to gain a victory by making Bill Barnhart go to sleep. .

Tex Martin: Good strategy from Krusher, if you can’t breathe then you can’t get up before the count of ten!!

Duff Travers: Well duh!! He’s perhaps the Psycho, but he’s not crazy you know!!!

Bill tries to get to his feet, trying to fight the weight that is being put on him by his opponent when he suddenly surprises Krusher from out of nowhere and delivers a big time Jawbreaker, this causes Krusher to fall backwards and letting go off the hold. Bill wobbles a bit for a while, trying to get all the oxygen back into his body before turning his attention towards Krusher. Bill grabs him by the head and lift him up to his feet before driving him with his back first into the turnbuckles, this causes the barb wire to sink into the flesh of the man that once was the Blood Brothers with his brother Chaos. Krusher quickly moves out of the way when he sees Bill Barnhart come charging in with a shoulder tackle. This causes Bill Barnhart to drive his shoulder into the steel ring post and to lacerate his shoulder and back by the barb wire. .

Tex Martin: Wow!!! That’s got to hurt!!!

Krusher immediately takes advantage on the given moment as he slides underneath the bottom rope and grabs Bill Barnhart by the neck as he slams Bills head into the ring post before locking the arm around it and pulling hard on the bad arm of Bill Barnhart. Causing the barb wire to rip deeper and deeper into the flesh of the Bulldog. We can see blood coming down the arm of Bill Barnhart as well as from his side of his head as Bill is trying to fight the pain from what Krusher is doing to him when suddenly….

Tex MartiN: Chaos!! Where did he come from??

Duff Travers: Oh no!! he is complete screwing everything up!! Let Krusher go!!!!

Chaos comes from the audience and has a chair in his hand. He blasts the chair across the back of Krusher as that causes him to let go off Bill Barnhart. Chaos drops the chair as he grabs Krusher by the head and puts it between his legs and delivers a Piledriver on top of the steel chair before sliding in the ring and helping Bill Barnhart to his feet and tells the referee to start to use the ten count. The referee gets to count and gets all the way to ten as Krusher is unable to get to his feet and the referee calls for the bell. .

Stormy Canyon: The winner of this match!!! Bill Barnhart!!

Duff Travers: Chaos should have stayed home!! He screwed his own brother once more!! What a lowlife!!!

Bill is being helped to the back by Chaos as we see Krusher slowly get to his feet and look at anger towards his very own brother.

Winner:

The scene switches backstage where Chloe Irons can be seen talking to someone on the phone. She smiles and ends the call, and continues on to her interim duties when Fang comes barging into her office.

Chloe Irons: I hope you have a valid reason for storming into my office and interrupting my work, Mister Porter.

Fang: You listen real well, you bitch. I don’t know what game you think you’re playing here, but here in the AWA is where the Big Boys play. I’m to the understanding that you had an announcement to make regarding MY title shot at No Man’s Land. If you think for one moment, that anyone is going to stand bye and allow you to name someone else other than me for the contendership then you got another thing coming!

Chloe Irons: That scar on your face seems to be healing rather nice, I hope you aren't anxious to get a matching one on the other side so I suggest you watch the name calling. As for the rest, is that a request or a threat Mr. Porter?

Fang: That’s a promise, Mrs. Irons. What I did to your husband will seem like child’s play compared to what I will do to you if YOU screw me over, Chloe.

Chloe Irons: Sit down and shut the fuck up Jon!

Tex: Whoa!

Duff: Did she just say what I think she just said?

Chloe Irons: First and foremost, I would never screw you over. The announcement I was going to make is about the Universal Championship.

Fang: And?

Chloe Irons: And, the match will be a buried alive match between you, and the current Universal Champion, No Holds Barred.

Fang: Now that’s more like it…

Chloe Irons: But there is a catch. This will be the LAST shot you will receive as long as Ronin is the Universal Champion. So if you were to lose, it’s the last Universal Title Shot you get until Ronin loses it to someone else.

Fang: You’ve got to be kidding me!? You can’t do that!

Chloe Irons: Well, fact of the matter is that I couldn’t change what has already been set in stone, thanks to your brother, but I am allowed to modify it, as the board of director’s see fit. So like it, or hate it, you have a match for the Universal Title on Father’s Day. I suggest you make yourself ready, Fang.

Fang glares at Chloe then storms off out of her office as the scene switches back to ringside.

Vs.

The scene cuts to the center of the arena where a ladder is set up just outside the ring. As the fans buzz with anticipation, Stormy Canyon's voice rings out over the PA system.

Stormy: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is a Ladder Match for the AWA Television Championship! Introducing first, the challenger! Hailing from the Georgian Backwoods, standing 6'3"and weighing in at 235 pounds...PSYCHO CHRIS SHIPMAN!!!

The arena lights go out as the opening to Du Hast begins blaring. Strobe lights begin flashing as green purple and red spotlights move up and down the ramp and ring as the drums kick in. Smoke fills the curtain area as Shipman walks out from behind it and quickly moves down to the ring in his ripped jeans and noose. He just walks by fans reaching out to touch him and get hi 5's. He gets in the ring and tosses the noose to the floor as the lights go back to normal and the music fades.

Tex: Just a couple of weeks into his return, Chris Shipman has a chance at Asylum gold!

Duff: But to get it, he's going to have to go through a Hall of Famer.

Tex: You don't think he can do it?

Duff: I'm just stating facts, Tex. That's kinda what we get payed to do, ya know?

Stormy: And his opponent! From Dallas, Texas, standing 6'4" and weighing in at 245 pounds...he is the reigning AWA Television Champion...ERIC CORRAYO!!!

The opening guitar rift to “Knee Deep” by CKY egos into the arena. The fans jump to their feet cheering loud the “Cor-Ray-Yo” chants begin as the red smoke billows from the entrance way. As the music builds up Eric Corrayo steps from the smoke and looks out to the crowd of cheering fans. He smirks and begins to strut down the ramp, he walks up the steps and into the ring. He walks around the ring taking in the energy of the crowd before he tosses his glasses to the time keeper and stands in his corner.

Tex: I don't think anyone could've guessed at Mr. X's real identity when he came to the Asylum a couple of months ago.

Duff: I knew it all along.

Tex: What a crock.

Duff: I did!

Tex: Yeah? How?

Duff: I've got my sources. Don't worry about it.

Tex: Can you catch the flu or something so I don't have to deal with you for just one damn night?

The two warriors stand in opposite corners, each of them eying the ladder on the outside of the ring as the crowd buzzes and cheers. Corrayo hands the Television Championship belt to the referee. The chord is lowered and the ref secures the belt to it, calling for it to be lifted. The title belt now hangs above the ring, and with the sounding of the bell, the match is underway! They start slowly, stalking each other around the ring. Corrayo throws out a weak jab, but Shipman rushes forward and takes the champion down with a spear! The crowd cheers wildly as Shipman goes on the offensive, jumping on top of Corrayo and pummeling him with right hands! Corrayo twists and writhes on his back, trying to avoid the blows, so Shipman quickly moves to the side, grabbing the champion's head and slamming it into the mat over and over again as the crowd goes nuts! Finally, Shipman lets go, jumping to his feet and smiling as Corrayo slowly gets up. Shipman rushes forward looking for a clothesline, but Eric ducks the attack. Shipman turns around and is greeted by a big right hand from the champion! The two stand toe-to-toe trading right hands, rocking each other mercilessly. Eric quickly gets the upper hand, blocking a punch from Shipman and slamming his elbow into the challenger's face. He whips Shipman into the ropes, meeting him in the middle of the ring, sending Shipman airborne and crashing to the mat with a back body drop! Eric hauls Shipman up by his hair, grabbing his arm and whipping him hard into the corner. Shipman stumbles forward from the impact, right into Corrayo's arms and the champ turns him around and nails him with an atomic drop! Shipman holds his lower back in pain as he falls to the mat, but Eric's not done. He stomps Shipman's head, grabbing him and rolling him onto his back. He leans back on the ropes, bouncing off of them and crushing Shipman's neck with a leg drop. Chris convulses with the impact and Eric gets to his feet, moving to the corner of the ring and climbing the turnbuckle. As he gets to the top, Shipman has gotten to his feet. He rushes forward, falling onto the ropes and knocking Eric from his perch, wracking himself on the top rope! Shipman climbs the turnbuckle, grabbing Corrayo's head and tights, launching both of them from the top rope and planting the champ with a superplex! The crowd cheers loudly as Shipman gets to his feet, climbing out of the ring. As the champion lies motionless in the center of the ring, Chris lifts the ring apron and searches under the ring. After a second, he pulls out a kendo stick, holding it high over his head and smiling as the crowd starts to buzz. He slides back into the ring, waiting behind Corrayo as he starts to get up. When Eric gets to his feet, Shipman rushes forward and cracks him across the back! Corrayo shouts in pain and stumbles around the ring, but he doesn't go down. Shipman hits him again and still the champion doesn't fall. Shipman sets up again, getting a running start as the champ turns around.

Tex: Shipman's going to take his head off!

Shipman swings for the fences, but Corrayo blocks it! He grabs the kendo stick and now the two of them are fighting for it, pushing and shoving each other across the ring, but neither man will let go. Finally Eric's had enough and nails Shipman with a headbutt! Shipman stumbles back, but he won't let go of the weapon. Eric cracks him again, and now blood is flowing from Shipman's nose, but still he keeps his grip on the stick. Eric pushes Shipman away, only to jerk him back in, moving to the side just slightly and taking him down with a leg sweep! Now Shipman's on his back and Eric's got the upper hand, bearing down on Shipman's neck with the kendo stick. Shipman twists and kicks as he tries to break the hold, but Eric reaches back and pummels him with an elbow strike! Finally, Shipman releases his grip, rolling on the mat and holding his face.

Duff: Yeah! Now that's how you do it!

Corrayo now has the kendo stick and he unloads with it, bringing it down hard across Shipman's back again and again! He stands back, smiling at Shipman's prone form as he drops the weapon. Now it's the champion's turn to head out of the ring. He searches under the ring apron and the crowd cheers loudly as he pulls out a table. He takes his time, setting it up outside the ring. He turns to climb back into the ring, but Shipman is on his feet and already has a running start, leaping onto the top rope and launching himself into the air, taking Corrayo down with a flying cross body! The pair crashes to the arena floor and the crowd is on its feet! Shipman is the first one up, grabbing Corrayo and hauling him to his feet. He drags the champion toward the guardrail, slamming his head into it. He goes to slam him into the rail again but Eric gets his hands on the rail, stopping his momentum and answering back with an elbow to Shipman's midsection. He turns around and clocks Shipman with a right hand, staggering back the challenger. The champ rushes forward, taking Shipman down with a clothesline!

Tex: These two are pulling out all the stops here tonight!

Duff: That's what you do when there's a title on the line! Look at Shipman squirm!

As Shipman lies on the arena floor, Eric turns to a fan and calls for his chair. The man is only to happy to oblige, folding up his chair and handing it to the champion. The crowd cheers wildly as Corrayo moves to Shipman's prone form, setting the chair on the arena floor. He gets Shipman to his feet. He doubles him over, setting him up for a piledriver on the chair! He gets Shipman up, but Chris has gained his bearings and kicks his feet wildly, getting back to the ground. Eric clobbers him with a forearm, grabbing Shipman again and flipping him up for a powerbomb! But Shipman keeps fighting, grabbing Corrayo's head and pummeling him with right hands! The champ stumbles forward, fighting through the onslaught. He spots the table, rushing forward with a shout of pain and effort, slamming Shipman through the table to the arena floor as the crowd goes nuts! The two lay motionless on the arena floor for a moment, and Corrayo is the first to stir. He gets to his feet, staggering around the outside of the ring and grabbing the ladder. He folds it up, sliding it into the ring. He climbs into the ring himself, grabbing the ladder as Shipman starts to get up outside the ring. Corrayo sees this and it urges him on as he sets up the ladder. Positioning it in the center of the ring, he starts to climb. But Shipman is back in the ring and grabs the champion's leg, pulling him back to the canvas with a grunt of effort. Eric staggers back, quickly regaining his balance and the two are trading blows once again! The ladder gets knocked over in the scuffle and Shipman takes advantage, shoving Corrayo hard and sending the champ stumbling back ward, tripping over the ladder and falling onto his back. Shipman rushes forward, jumping over the ladder and stomping Corrayo's face! He grabs the ladder and drags it toward the champion. He lays it across Eric's chest, quickly climbing the turnbuckle as the crowd cheers him on. He leaps from the top rope, driving the ladder into Corrayo's chest with a guillotine leg drop!

Tex: My god! Corrayo's chest just caved in!

Duff: No! Get up, Eric! Dammit!

Tex: It looks like Shipman might have injured himself with that one!

Duff: Good! Serves the bastard right!

Shipman rolls around on the canvas, holding his lower back in pain. After a moment he gets to his feet, slowly grabbing the ladder and setting it up in the center of the ring. He starts to climb, moving painfully slow, and Corrayo has started to move. The champ finally gets to his feet as Shipman is half-way up the ladder, and climbs up the opposite side of the ladder after him. Shipman reaches the top first, reaching up and getting his hand on the championship belt! But Corrayo catches up, pummeling Shipman with a hard right hand! Shipman rocks backward, nearly falling off the ladder! Now the two men are at the top of the ladder, trading right hands! Shipman finds a second wind and unloads on the champion without mercy! Finally Corrayo can't answer his punches anymore, using all of the strength he can muster just to hang on to the ladder. Shipman doesn't stop, swinging around the ladder to get right behind Corrayo! He wraps both arms around the champion's waist and kicks away from the ladder as hard as he can. Eric tries to hold on, but the ladder falls away and the two men crash to canvas as the crowd goes insane!

Duff: Well, I guess that's one way to get someone off a ladder.

Tex: If this keeps up, they're going to have to stop it and take someone to the hospital!

Duff: You're such a softy. If Shipman wants to put himself on a gurney then that's his prerogative!

Finally, Corrayo begins to stir. He gets to his feet slowly, kicking Shipman hard in the ribs and rolling the challenger out of the ring. The crowd cheers wildly as he stumbles back, grabbing the ladder and setting it up in the middle of the ring. On the arena floor, Shipman crawls toward the ring apron, reaching under the ring and slowly dragging out another table! Corrayo starts to climb the ladder but stops, leaning down and putting his hands on his knees panting heavily, clearly exhausted. Shipman gets to his feet outside the ring, slowly setting up the table behind Shipman and the ladder.

Tex: Shipman's going to have to hurry up if we wants to pull it off!

Corrayo starts to climb the ladder as Shipman slowly gets back into the ring. He reaches up and grabs Corrayo’s foot, but the champion twists away from his grasp, kicking at Shipman. As the crowd starts to buzz, Shipman moves around to the other side of the ladder, smiling as he is lined up with the table outside the ring. Corrayo realizes what's happening and scrambles up the final rungs of the ladder! He reaches out and gets his hand on the title belt! He reaches up with his other hand and starts to unfasten it, but it's too late! With a grunt of effort, Shipman shoves the ladder hard, knocking it backward and sending Corrayo over the ropes to the outside of the ring. As the crowd screams and cheers wildly, Corrayo over shoots the table! He crashes hard onto the arena floor with a sickening thud that sounds throughout the building!

Duff: Yes! Yes! Ha ha ha!!!

Tex: Oh my god! Somebody get out here! Get out here, dammit!

A medical technician is already rushing to the ring as Shipman sets up the ladder, climbing it slowly with a smile on his face, looking down at Corrayo’s motionless form as he reaches up and grabs the Television title belt, holding it high over his head as the bell rings.

Stormy: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner...and NEW AWA Television Champion...CHRIS SHIPMAN!!!

Tex: Corrayo put up one helluva fight, but Shipman was able to pull out the victory. I hope he's alright.

Duff: Ah, he's fine. He'll go drown his sorrows and be back for more.

Du Hast blares over the PA system as Chris slowly climbs down the ladder, shouldering the title belt and climbing out of the ring. He takes one last look back at Eric Corrayo, who is now sitting up as the technician looks him over. To a jumbled chorus of cheers and boos, the new Television champion makes his way up the entrance ramp and disappears into the backstage area of the arena as the show fades to a commercial break.

Winner:

We can see Corrayo being helped to the back by medics as he has gone through a lot of pain after his match when suddenly he gets assaulted from behind by a masked figure. The figure grabs Corrayo by the head and delivers a DDT on the concrete floor before placing a card by his head. The camera zooms in on the card as we can read the following

Don’t screw the Family Corrayo, you just entered HELL

Tex Martin: Oh my, this is far from over

The shot goes black as we go to a commercial break

The scene cuts to the backstage area of the arena, where Jade Green stands in front of a large AWA banner, microphone in hand. Ronin stands next to her, the Universal Championship belt over his shoulder, his feet tapping involuntarily, clearly driven on by the start of an adrenaline rush. Smiling into the camera, she puts the microphone to her lips.

Jade: Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to another installment of Monday Night Insomnia. I'm here right now with Ronin, who is just moments away from putting his Universal Championship on the line against the Monster Chaos.

She turns to face Ronin.

Jade: Ronin, both of you have made it clear that there's a healthy level of respect between the two of you. This seems like a far cry from some of your past battles with Jonathan Porter. Does the fact that the two of you have little history have any bearing on your mindset going into this match?

She puts the microphone to his mouth, and Ronin smiles.

Ronin: To be honest, Jade, it does but it doesn't. It does because there's no animosity there. There aren't any hard feelings. Neither of us is out for revenge. None of that's there. So in that respect, yes it changes things a little. However, the simple fact remains that we're both professionals here to do a job. We're warriors. He's here tonight to take this championship away from me, and I'm here to prevent him from doing that. Each of us has a job to do tonight, and we're both going to give absolutely everything we've got to see it through. On that side of the coin, no. It doesn't change anything.

Jade: On a similar note, this will be your third title defense since winning the belt at Highway to Hell, but Chaos is only the second opponent you've faced in doing so. All this week you've seemed pretty excited about seeing a fresh face in the ring.

Ronin: Well, that's because I am.

The two chuckle for a brief moment, quickly growing quiet.

Ronin: I came to the AWA to face the best and to beat the best. I've said that before, and I'm sure I'll say it again. I came here to be a champion. Part of being a champion is taking on all challengers. When people talk about championship reigns and even careers in general, they don't care how many times you beat a certain opponent. Let's just say that Jonathan Porter and I face each other seventeen times before one of retires, and I walk away victorious in every one of those clashes. Even if I still hold a championship through that entire run, when people look back on my career here in the AWA, no one's going to care. It's not going to matter. Everyone will say, “Yeah, but who else did he beat?” That's just the way things are. So yes, I'm excited as hell about facing someone new for this title. Nevermind my legacy or whatever you want to call it, scenarios like this one allow me to improve in the ring. It allows for something else to be thrown at me, and I've got either got to adjust to it, or strike out. That's my focus right now.

Jade: What do you mean?

Ronin: I've held the International Championship, and now I've got the Universal Championship. I've done what I came here to do. Now the thing to shoot for is my craft. To be the best at it. Just like anything else someone can take on, the more things you see, the more you learn and the better you get. That's the position that I'm in. That doesn't mean that I don't think there's anyone here who can beat me. I'd be an idiot to think something like that. Goth proved me wrong twice, and there have been a few others since I won the International title back in February who have come damn close. But it's those types of encounters that have lead to me still holding this title. It took me getting my ass handed to me by Hank Henry five or six times, and then finally beating him. It took me fighting Fang tooth and claw for three or four months. It took being faced with the likes of Chase Tomlin and Marissa Swanson. And yes, it took facing off with the owner of the AWA and being injured to the point of being out of commission for two weeks. Even my match against Big Bad Casey shortly after his debut presented me with something different in the ring. All of those things have molded me into the man I am right now, and those victories...and more importantly, those losses are the reason I've been defeated just twice in the last three months. Can Chaos walk into that ring tonight and snap that streak? Sure he can. Anything can happen on any given night. We all know that. But to do that he's going to have to face me for a third time and pray that it really is the charm, and drive me through a table to walk away with my championship. I don't harbor any hard feelings or ill will towards the man, but I just don't think he's going to be able to do that.

With that, Ronin turns and walks away, giving Jade a nod and a smile as he disappears from view. Jade mumbles something.

Jade: I hate it when they just walk off like that.

She realizes that the mic picked up her comment and quickly puts on a smile as she faces the camera.

Jade: There you have it folks, from the champion himself. Let's get back to the ring for tonight's main event!

Vs.

Tex: Chaos is a man on a mission tonight. For the first time since Highway To Hell, he’s looking forward to seeing his dream achieved by taking on the top man for the biggest prize today!

Duff: Unfortunately, this is a Tables match and Ronin will make sure that no one takes away the title, even if it means winning against a friend that he respects.

Tex: I agree, Duff. Both men respect each other, but that respect is thrown out the window when the stakes are high. As always, one man will be happy, the other will not be.

Duff: Of course not Tex! When the Universal title is on the line, both champion and challenger are going to make sure to give each other hell before the night is done!

The cameras are giving a nice, wide shot of the crowd, who are on their feet, yelling for blood to hopefully be spilled during the main event. Some fans are cheering for Ronin, others are cheering for Chaos, anticipating a great fight between the two for the Universal championship. Stormy Canyon enters the ring with a microphone in her hand and stands at the center of the ring. She brings up the microphone to her lips and speaks to the crowd as the noise level dies down.

Stormy: This match is scheduled for one fall and it is a Tables match for the AWA Universal championship! The first opponent to throw the other opponent into the table is both the winner of the match and the champion! Introducing first, the challenger! From Orlando, FL, weighing at 275 lbs……CHAOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The lights in the arena go dark and suddenly AC/DC "You Shook Me All Night Long" hits over the PA and the lights from the stage burst into life as the lyrics quickly build to the chorus as Chaos makes his way out onto the stage, he raises his hands into the air as a barrage of pyro shoots upwards from the stage sending the crowd into a frenzy, Chaos continues to walk down to the ring and up the stairs, climbs into the ring and jumps to the second rope, raising his hands once more as another set of pyro shoots down from the arena roof behind Chaos, he jumps down as the music fades and he is ready to get down to business!

Duff: Chaos is not in the mood to play games tonight. He wants that championship so badly that he can taste it!

Tex: You know, Duff, that sounds very disturbing, coming from you!

Duff: But it’s true! Besides, he’s already a champion in the past, so if he earns the gold tonight, he becomes the best wrestler in the AWA today!

Stormy: Introducing his opponent! From Nashville, TN, weighing at 240 lbs, he is the current AWA 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 International 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 Universal 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.

Tex: Chaos and Ronin have gone through this same song and dance before, but will tonight be different?

Duff: My prediction is that the battle will be rough and intense, like last time, but the only difference will be lies in who wins and who loses.

The referee calls for the bell as both Ronin and Chaos, champion and challenger respectively, circle around the ring, trying to get an early edge over the other. Then they lock horns in the ring, with Ronin getting Chaos into a headlock. It doesn’t last for long, however, as Chaos pushes the champion forward. Ronin hits the ropes, comes back as Chaos walks forward and Ronin shoulder rushes Chaos onto the ground. Chaos isn’t hurt, however, the two locking eyes before Ronin hits the ropes, then jumps over Chaos, who rolls onto his chest in a push-up position. Ronin hits the opposite ropes as Chaos stands up and leapfrogs over Ronin. Ronin returns and Chaos goes for a hip toss and success halfway until Ronin lands on his feet. He counters with his own hiptoss, but Chaos also manages to land on his feet as well. But Chaos lands the first strike as he whips out a dropkick, sending the champion packing. Ronin staggers back, feeling the impact on his chest as he grits his teeth. Chaos smirks as Ronin shakes it off like it was nothing and the two once again squared off as they locked horns for the second time. Chaos now gets Ronin in a headlock, but Ronin pushes him out of it as Chaos hits the ropes. But there is no quick exchange between the two this time as Ronin rips his opponent’s head with a new one through a snappy clothesline that leaves the challenger sprawling to the mat. Ronin then walks over to the left side of Chaos and sets him up for an armbar, but Chaos is took quick for that, rolling himself backwards and getting out of the hold. Ronin tries to get in a rising position, but lands on one knee as Chaos executes a low dropkick onto his opponent’s knees. Then he goes for a rising knee to his face, but Ronin catches the knee, grabs a hold of Chaos’s leg, and pushes him away, watching as Chaos slams to the ground, back first. Chaos kips up to his feet and goes for a big boot, but Ronin slips to the side and executes a toe-hold, watching with glee as Chaos’s face gets slammed to the ground harshly. Chaos groans, feeling the impact from the damage as Ronin tries to go for a chicken crossface maneuver! It seems like the hold is a bit tight and Chaos can’t get out of it. A few minutes later, however, he grabs the ropes and Ronin lets go, the referee yelling at Ronin that this is not the way to win. Ronin, however, does not care as he picks up his fallen opponent. The referee, standing behind Ronin, did not see Chaos land a fast kick into Ronin’s jewels, causing the champion to keel over in pain. Then Chaos grabs Ronin by the back of his neck and bottom end of the shirt, also on his back, and throws him, shoulder-first, into the lower-left turnbuckle! Ronin is screaming out in pain, feeling his shoulder in tremendous pain, gritting this teeth as Chaos steps to the side and lands a few hard kicks into Ronin’s ribs, the champion unable to do anything at the moment.

Tex: The challenger found himself a way out, although it’s a tactic I wouldn’t have considered using.

Duff: Hey, it’s the law of the jungle around here! You got to do what it takes to weaken your opponent before you can send him crashing through the table!

Ronin finally gets himself out of the post and stumbles backwards into Chaos’s clutch from behind, who sends the champion into the mat with a german suplex! Chaos rises to his feet and grabs a hold of Ronin’s injured arm, kicking it as hard as he can, Ronin screaming out in rage from the pain. Then he picks up the Universal champion and goes for a suplex, but Ronin won’t budge! Chaos tries to move him one more time, but Ronin stops him yet again. Ronin counters with a suplex of his own and both men are down! The referee begins to count them both out, the audience joining in, but at the count of six, Ronin is the first to get up. Feeling his shoulder dislocated, he goes towards the upper-right post and smacks his shoulder into it. A few bones snap and he screams loud as Itali covers her mouth, worrying for her man. Ronin feels his shoulder finally back into place and he turns around, just in time to see Chaos going for a cross-body splash! Chaos’s chest collides with the post and he roars in pain, but Ronin turns him around and slaps at his opponent’s chest a few times, the crowd cheering loudly at the effort. He then takes Chaos’s head with both heads and head butts him! The force from that head butt was enough for Chaos to bleed from the forehead! Ronin isn’t done with his assault, kicking his opponent down on the mat as often as he could. The referee had to pull him away as Chaos feels the blood rushing down his face, angry that Ronin stayed true to his word regarding bloodshed. Ronin pushed away the referee to the side and stalked towards Chaos, who suddenly pulled off a blindsided spear onto Ronin! In anger, Chaos got on top of the champion and began to unfold some nasty rights, one punch good enough to take out a few of Ronin’s teeth! Chaos got his revenge as blood begins to pour of Ronin’s mouth. Ronin tries to ignore the pain, however, as he flips his opponent and exchanges some punches of his own, Chaos bringing up his arms and trying to block the punches, yet some of them fell through his defenses. This small exchange happened back and forth for a few minutes before Ronin pushed Chaos off him and the two slowly regain their feet. Chaos goes for a spinning back fist, connecting hard into Ronin’s face, who spins around and pulverizes Chaos with a spinning heel kick, both men dizzy from the other’s move and falls onto the mat. The referee sees that both men are down and count them both out. At the count of seven, however, it is Chaos who rises to his feet first, wobbling back and forth in his standing position before shaking it off and now starts to look at the outside, figuring out his next move as Ronin lays down on the mat still, breathing heavily from the match, already tired, as both men are exhausted from the battle so far.