The camera cuts to the arena, there the cameras fall on the AWA announcer team, Tex Martin and Duff Travers. The fans around them are cheering and waving as they being their commentary.
Tex: Welcome AWA Wrestling fans around to the world to the Independence Events Center filled to capacity at 5,800 here in Independence, Missouri and the fans are going wild tonight, Duff!.
Duff: Yeah they are Tex! I was almost late the smell of that KC BBQ is just too good not to pass up! Of course they should praise us. These people should be happy that the AWA even wants to make their existence better from their miserable lives.
Tex: No wonder the fans hate you so much with an attitude and comments like that.
Duff: Those peons just do not like the idea I speak the truth that they are too afraid to hear. I am here to keep you honest, Tex.
Tex: Keep me honest? That is a good one what next Duff you have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell me?
Duff: Hey how did you know?
Tex: Folks there is something going on in the ring.
There in the ring is a immaculate wooden table with various old style engraving going down the legs. On top is a porcelain tea set with blue and red flowery designs next to a matching plate with crumpets. Sitting in a high antique Victorian chair is a woman dressed in a Victorian styled outfit of white and some black. Her long pink hair falls to her shoulders has a tea cup in her hand stirring it.
Penny Dreadful sips her tea as she crosses her legs looking at the AWA audience, who she calls affectingly her Lunatics.
Penny Dreadful: Many of you are wondering what this is all about. Why is this lovely woman Vice President sitting here having some delightful tea talking to you? This is how I like to talk to my Lunatics with a spot of tea and crumpets for I see us all being very good friends here.
Saluting the Lunatics in the stands and across the world on TV with her tea cup, Penny Dreadful takes a sip of her drink.
Penny Dreadful: Now as the new Vice President, I am aware of the strange things going on in the front office with our CEO Goth. Very disturbing rumors at that and I promise a full investigation. Goth is being a very, very naughty boy. So I promise I will get to the bottom of this and will deal with our CEO properly, but let us talk about more fun filled things shall we?
Waves her finger naughtily at Goth's direction behind the scenes.
Penny Dreadful: Tonight we have five matches that we hope you Lunatics will enjoy as we release our Inmates in the ring. Jason Stevens with his winning streak facing off against the impressive Laz. We have of course have one of two tag team matches tonight, which I will add very soon why we are having two tag team matches tonight.
Penny Dreadful: The first tag team match is Bill Barnhart & Big Bad Casey of True Power facing off against the up and coming Despayre & Gabriel. Then our next tag team has the International Champion Morbius Tassius with his partner Shane West squaring off against the Universal Champion Chaos and his partner Dmitri of Axiom!
Sips her tea with glee as the fans are cheering, she loves to hear her Lunatics happy.
Penny Dreadful: Of course our final two matches are nothing to slouch at as well. AWA Hall of Famer Sin has his title shot against Television Champion, Glenn Frank. Then of course we have the Fatal Freeway between the Reverend Chris Shipman against Hank Henry III and Kain to become the number one contender to face off against Chaos at our PPV All Hallows Eve!
The AWA Lunatics cheer hearing the news the tag teams will be returning and the new graphic of the upcoming pay per view All Hallows Eve that is on the Teletrons and on TV.
Penny Dreadful: So my Lunatics it is time for the show to start and enjoy the Inmates tonight!
Saying that she tosses her tea cup to the ground as it smashes in tiny pieces.
Duff: Tag is back and ALl Hallows Eve is around the corner!
Tex: Our new Vice President and General Manager has made her first splash and what changes will she be brings to the AWA in the future.
The crowd cheers as on the Jumbo-Tron the crowd sees the enigmatic "Dark Priest" Synn walking through the backstage corridors, making his way out toward the arena.
Tex: It looks like we're about to have a very interesting guest.
Duff: This guy gives me the creeps and that's saying something!
Stormy Canyon is standing in the ring.
Stormy: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the ring, Synn!
The dark beat of "Painful" by SIN drums out across the arena as the entire arena is cast into darkness. The crowd waits in silent anticipation as first one single red light flashes on above the ring, then one by one, more are lit along the entrance aisle, until they reach the stage where a fiery explosion of red pyros erupts from the stage floor, engulfing the tall, dark shadow standing atop the center of the stage. The red lights surround the EFWO-Tron above and as the pyros die down, the red lights brighten and there stands Synn himself, clad in an ankle-length trench coat of black leather and his trademark metallic red shades. The majority of the fans boo viciously at his entrance although there is a hardcore following of fans, who cheer him loyally. Synn ignores everyone along his path to the ring, as he walks up the metal ring steps and onto the apron. With one last look out to the "synners," he steps over the top rope and inside of the squared circle.
Tex: There is something about this guy. You either love him or you hate him but there is no going both ways.
Duff: Yeah, tell him that.
Synn relieves Stormy of her microphone and gives her a smoldering smile, running his fingers gently down her cheek before holding the ropes open for her to make her exit and allow him to have the center stage to himself.
Tex: How can a guy that has such a bad moral reputation as he does behave in such a gentlemanly manner?
Duff: Who are you to judge him? You don't understand half of what this guy tries to teach people.
Tex: Somehow that fact relieves me.
Synn pauses in the center of the ring, and removes his dark shades while he waits for the fans to calm down before he begins.
Synn: You'll have to excuse me for the interruption. I'm normally not one for addressing issues so openly but after the past couple of weeks, I felt that I shoudl take it upon myself to address wat is fast becoming a bit of an annoyance. That would be a little group of schoolgirls that call themselves Axiom.
There are scattered cheers at the mention of the name but more so reponses of a negative light.
Synn: Ah then you know of whom I speak. Those little parasites who just about a week ago decided to take it upon themselves to not only make an attempt to steal one of my disciples away from me, but then who also reacted in a most schoolyard manner and attacked me and my own when they didn't get their own way.
Now, I could lay the blame on Dmitri, or even Chaos. I could even blame that tool Matthew Toddi whose body can't back up his own mouth. But no. It's not any of their faults. I can only think of one person who deserves to have me hold everything I have against him.
Synn smiles into the camera and winks.
Synn: And that would be you, Reverand Chris Shipman.
The crowd boos.
Duff: What could Synn possibly have against Shipman?
Tex: Well from what I hear...
Duff: Don't say it!
Synn: You go about preaching the word of God, and fancy yourself a man of the Lord. But we know differently, don't we big boy? *winks* Just turn on the television and you'll see news reports from all over about the antics of so-called men of God and what they're really up to behind closed doors. How about you Shipman? Are you next, or have you already started? Have you any particular sinful deeds or thoughts you feel the need to vent in order to free your eternal soul? Or if you haven't yet, then please allow me to volunteer.
The fans cheer.
Duff: ... What is he saying?
Tex: Boy you really need a visual aide these days don't you?
Synn: Now I know I've been doing just a bit of talking about Chris Shipman's finer points as well as his....'assets', and well, I came across something that I believe is truly worthy of us bowing down in worshipful homage.
The crowd cheers! They laugh but a great many are heard whistling and catcalling!
Tex: Ohhhh BOY!
Duff: Where the hell did he get a picture like THAT of Chris Shipman!?
Tex: Never mind where he got it, how do we get it down!?
Synn's eyes are glued to the Tron.
Synn: Now THAT is pure Grade A beef! I don't know what you were doing when that got taken Chris but...try and do it more often. And to you fans out there who also have an appreciation for fine art such as this? I'm sure you can find the photo for framing on google.
Synn tears his eyes away from the screen and back at the camera.
Synn: Chris Shipman, I am going to proposition you. Oh, oops.
The crowd laughs and cheers as Synn closes his eyes with a smile and shakes his head. He raises a hand.
Synn: Actualy, I meant I have a proposition for you. That's what I mean. What could I have been thinking?
He looks up into the air innocently before back into the camera.
Synn: Now Shipman, you tried stealing someone very important away from not only me, but the Seven Sins entirely. That just can't be condoned, no matter what your deented reasons may be. I don't care if you do have butt you could eat breakfast on, if you want to steal something from me, you sure as hell better earn it!
Synn pauses and it is clear by his expression darkening that his infamous temper is beginning to show nitself.
Synn: Shipman, you think your word means anything in relation to Biblical references? You think the path you blindly follow is the Truth? You thought you were smart and could lure Despayre away from the Sins, but baby cakes, it just isn't that easy. So I have a deal for you.
He pauses and looks out to the fans as they cheer.
Synn: In two weeks time, there's a little event going by the name of 'All Hallows Eve'. A holiday I'm sure you hold in contept but I digress. You want to prove you speak the Truth? You want to show Aiom's superiority? Then put your money where your mouth is hot pants! You and me, one on one!
The fans cheer at the prospect!
Tex: Synn? Synn is offering to step back into the ring?
Synn: If I win, then one of the members of Aiom has to join my little family. If you win, then a member of my team will do what you wanted in the first place, and they'll join Axiom. Interested, Shipman?
More cheers!
Synn: Now's your chance Shipman, it's a win-win! You have the chance to back up this so-called Truth, and I'll have you all to myself.
Synn drops the microphone and "Painful" starts playing again over the sound system and the crowd cheers as Synn makes his exit.
Tex: Holy...did you hear that? Synn himself has challenged Chris Shipman to a match where the winner gets a member of the loser's stable! What could this mean to the future of either team?
Duff: Was it just me or did you get the impression Synn might be kinda warm for Shipman's form?
Laz vs. Jason Stevens
Stormy: This is your opening bout of the evening. Introducing first, from Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 175 pounds, ‘‘The Sensation’’ Jason Stevens!!!!!!!!!
The opening riff for "Beyond The Pale" is herd over the PA, as soon as the baseline kicks in 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 bounces of the ropes as Steve and Carrie take up positions at ringside.
Tex: Can this man defeat Laz tonight, let’s find out!
Duff: He should, Laz lost to Casey last night. I am not saying Casey is bad, it’s just Laz’s mind will be in a bad way.
Stormy: Introducing his opponent, from Fort Bliss, Texas, weighing in at 225 pounds, ‘‘Captain’’ Laz!!!!!!!!!
The lights go low as Laz steps out on the ramp. Prayer by Disturbed blares through the PA just when claw marks appear on the screen. It switches to video footage of Laz commanding troops and various other footage from past matches. He walks down to the ring through the fog wearing jeans and a t-shirt. He walks into the ring and takes Stormy’s microphone. He begins to speak.
Laz: Hey, I am NOT supposed to wrestle tonight. Goth, I want to talk!
Goth walks out with a microphone and begins to speak.
Goth: Laz, I realize you weren’t meant to be booked but I am not letting you out of this. Stop whining and fight Jason! Ring the bell.
Goth walks backstage as the match starts.
The bell rings and Jason runs up to Laz and clotheslines him. Laz roles out of the ring holding his chest. He turns around with anger on his face and walks up the stage and out to the back. Jason Stevens walks up to the ropes and rests on the ropes smiling. The referee starts to count Laz out.
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Tex: Unbelievable!
Duff: I wouldn’t have done that if I were Laz!
The referee calls for the bell and Stormy enters the ring.
Stormy: Here is your winner, due to count-out, Jason Stevens!!!!!!!!!
Stevens’ theme hits and he celebrates, he exits the ring as we cut to commercials.
Winner: Jason Stevens
The scene switches to the back where we see Big Bad Casey. He is seen walking around the backstage area. He sees the camera and gives a sinister looking smirk, and would like to confront Despayre before their big match.
Despayre, you talk about how I am delusional because I am powerful. At least I am not the one walking around with a worn out teddy bear. What Bill and I will do by defeating you and Gabriel is setting the bar of what tag teams who seek titles are supposed to present, and that is our dominance over our opponents, in this case is you and Gabriel. Regardless of who wins, True Power will seek the tag team titles when Goth decides to reinstate them. I am the only one who has any experience against you, and I will use what I learned in that match, which I have told Bill to keep an eye out for, to our advantage.
Casey then decides to take a drink of Gatorade. As he drinks, you hear the chorus of the True Power theme song. Then he confronts Gabriel about their match.
Gabriel, you think that Bill and I are impressed with your magic tricks. Well, once you step into the ring with us, you will wish you had disappeared because of all the pain that we will put you through. Just because one big guy falls easily doesn’t mean this big man will. I will prove it when I dominate you inside the square circle, expecting the unexpected. Size does matter because I have the power to knock you out with one punch. Bill already told you how that punch feels after I hit it. You will experience it firsthand.
Then the scene changes as BBC walks to the ring while his 2 promos re-air.
The roving cameraman is walking down the hallway backstage when he walks by the dressing room of Bill Barnhart. The door is partly open and since we hear some strange noises coming from the dressing room we quietly push the door open so that the cameraman can peek his camera inside. When we get a glimpse of Bill Barnhart and his English Bulldog, Iris, we are amused. What we see is Iris holding a raggedy teddy bear in her mouth. The teddy bear is falling apart, with stuffing hanging out, and one eye is missing. As Iris shakes the teddy bear back and forth stuffing from the raggedy teddy bear flies around the dressing room. Iris then drops the teddy bear and she mounts it and starts rubbing herself on the teddy bear so Bill has to stop her from getting horny with the teddy bear.
Iris! Man you are one horny little Bulldog you know that? I am going to have to find you a boyfriend so you will stop abusing this teddy bear.
Barnhart looks up and notices the cameraman pointing the camera at him. Although Bill is upset that his privacy has been invaded he still takes a moment to make some comments for his Tag Team match tonight.
Listen here, please don't invade the privacy of others. But since you are here let me make a quick comment to Despayre and Gabriel. Des, you saw what Iris did to the teddy bear, knocking the stuffing out of it and tossing it about? That is what Casey and me are going to do to you. And Gabriel you saw Iris get frisky and hump the banged up teddy bear? That is what Despayre is going to do to you after we beat him down because me and Casey are going to give him such a royal beating that he will not be able to tell that you are not a woman. Get ready for the beating of your young lives.
Bill continues to play with Iris with the teddy bear. The cameraman backs out of the dressing room and he continues down the hallway looking for someone else to point his camera at.
Bill Barnhart & Big Bad Casey vs. Despayre & Gabriel
Stormy: The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, representing True Power, weighing in at a combined 615 pounds…Big Bad Casey and “Bulldog” Billllll Barnharrrrrt!!!!
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS by Bachman Turner Overdrive hits the speaker. 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 several clips of Bill's wrestling matches where he is either administering his Bulldog or Piledriver to his opponent for the pinfall, or he is using one of his many submission moves to make them tap out. The spotlights focus on the backstage curtains and we see Bulldog Bill Barnhart step through the curtains, followed close behind by Big Bad Casey. Bill and Casey walk confidently along the entrance walkway and under the TRON. As they walk under the TRON, pink and white pyros erupt causing a cascade of pink sparks to spill down on the entrance walkway around the two stablemates. Bill stops at the landing at the top of the entrance ramp to play the crowd with a huge smile on his face even though he gets mostly boos from the crowd. Meanwhile Casey remains a couple steps behind Bill before they both take off with a quick pace to the ring. When Bill arrives at the ring he climbs the ring steps, walks along the ring apron, and then ducks through the ropes into the ring. Big Bad Casey walks around the perimeter of the ring one time before climbing the steel ring steps and simply stepping over the top rope. Meanwhile, Bill walks around the ring to acknowledge all the people in the crowd and he maintains his huge smile all the time although the crowd is booing him. Bill then joins Casey in a corner to await the arrival of their opponents.
Tex: I must say one thing. That’s a lot of beef in the corner of True Power. Over 600 pounds is what their opponents have to overcome. I’m not saying they can’t do it, but it’s definitely going to be an uphill battle.
Duff: I don’t see it that way. I see it as Gabriel and Despayre are going to get CRUSHED by a lethal dose of True Power!
Tex: That remains to be seen…
Stormy: And their opponents, weighing in at a combined 457 pounds…Gabriel and Despayrrrrrre…
The heavy beat of Orgy's 'Opticon' begins to sound over the public address system of the arena. The fans turn their attention to the stage atop the entry ramp to await the entrance of the 'disturbed one' and their wait is rewarded. In hushed awe and scattered jeers, Despayre steps out onto the stage, holding a teddy bear by the fuzzy arm in one hand. The gothic mental case looks about in a sneer and starts to move along the entry aisle, and closer towards the ring. His movements are slow, methodical, and he avoids being touched by the many hands reaching out to him or his bear. Arriving at ringside, he slides "Angel" into the ring and rolls under the bottom rope himself. Again grabbing his 'security' bear, he crawls across the ring on all fours and deposits himself into a neutral corner as Bill and Casey look over at him, both unimpressed and not scared at all. There are a few silent tense moments in the ring before the opening chords to Nirvana’s “Come As You Are” starts to blast through the speakers, as the lights drop down. Flashing purple and blue lights flicker through the darkness as the words “You will believe…” covers the big screen. Smoke appears in the ring as the words on the screen changes to “… what I make you believe”. A flash of bright light jumps up from the middle of the ring, and Gabriel is seen standing already in the ring amongst the smoke and lights, wearing black leather pants and a black leather waist, a long chain hanging from his neck, with a huge medallion with the letter G in a circle. He steps back, leaning back against the ropes, looking around the fans with an unfazed look across his face as he removes his jacket and lifting the heavy chain over his neck and hands it to the referee as the music stops. Bill and Casey are already discussing strategy in their corner as they limber up for the pending match. Gabriel and Despayre begin to do the same thing before the referee asks for a member of each team to come into the ring. Despayre sends in Gabriel as in the True Power corner Big Bad Casey is asking Bill if he can start the match. Bill calmly steps out onto the apron as the referee calls for the bell to officially start the match.
Tex: This isn’t going to be a complete train wreck. I know Gabriel and Despayre are relative newcomers here but they’ve both looked good, especially in tag team match-ups. But with the large amount of experience Bill has, that could prove to be the determining factor.
Duff: At least you’re admitting it!
Tex: I said COULD prove…
Big Bad Casey throws some air punches as he looks over at Gabriel. Gabriel doesn’t look all that intimidated however as he calls for Casey to come after him. Casey obliges and goes to hit Gabriel with an uppercut to the jaw. Gabriel however grabs Casey’s hand as he goes to connect. As Gabriel holds Casey’s hand captive, Gabriel uses his free hand to land a couple of shots to the chest of Casey. Casey however uses his free hand and suddenly delivers a tomahawk chop to the smaller Gabriel.
Duff: Ouch! Now you know why Bill and Casey are collectively known as True Power…because of moves like THAT!
Tex: Yeah. Still though, Casey showed some inexperience as he allowed Gabriel to goad him to the middle of the ring to face him. We’ll have to see if that inexperience shows some more.
Duff: It was one tiny mistake that hasn’t cost them. Bill’s been teaching Big Bad Casey everything he knows. Casey won’t let Bill down! Quit harping on the small stuff!
Penny Dreadful: Hello my Lunatics, welcome to the new era of Asylum Wrestling Alliance. Let me introduce myself, I am Penny Dreadful, the new Vice President and General Manager of the Asylum. I am the one crazy enough to have accepted this job after John Irons left. He did a fine job and I only hope that I can find a way to step into his shoes, he is a size 16 Men's and I am well a petite smaller foot that that. Thankfully I know a good cobber to fix that shoe issue.
Penny Dreadful: But that is not all folks starting at All Hallows Eve, we here in the AWA are bringing back the Tag Team Division officially! Starting soon, AWA wrestlers who want to tag team will be making their teams known and once that is done the return of our AWA Tag Team Championship!
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