Goth: Last week I was a fortune teller, last week the title changed hands and I'm back in control. Call it controversy or not, I just call it justice. And by God I hope that the boys in the back are going to pay attention tonight. Because There is more where that came from!!!

The shot of Goth vanishes as the camera's move towards Tex and Duff

Tex Martin: I dont know where that came from, but I don't like it one bit!!

The cameras cut backstage and we see Shipman wearing a party hat and holding a cake with candles on it. The camera pans out and sees some people that are wearing Shipman shirts around him. Shipman lights the candles and the group begins to sing.

Everybody: Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday Ryan Drac. Happy birthday to you.

Shipman: Why couldn't your name be Steph, I love The Rock's rendition of Happy Birthday to her. Anyways see Ryan, I didn't forget it was your birthday and in our match tonight, I'll have a present for you. And afterwords when your body is bleeding and broken inside the House of Pain, I'll shove a nice piece of birthday cake down your throat. See you in the ring.

Shipman blows out the candles and holds the cake in one hand and has an item in birthday wrapping paper with a big pink bow on it in his other hand. He smiles and walks out of frame towards the ring.

Chris Shipman vs. Ryan Drac

The ringside bell goes off and we see the ring totally encapsulated in barbed wire. A steel cage hovers about 50 feet above the ring for now, also wrapped in barbed wire. Inside the ring are several weapons, such as baseball bats and steel chairs wrapped in barbed wire, amongst other things. Outside the ring, stands a ladder that’s laced with the same barbed wire as well. Stormy Canyon gets on the microphone from her ringside seat.

Stormy: The following contest is the Shipman’s House of Pain Match. The only way to win is to climb a ladder wrapped in barbed wire. The first man to stand on the top of the ladder will be declared the winner.

Man That you Fear by Marilyn Manson blares around the arena as Shipman walks towards the ring with the barbed wire noose around his neck and the cake and present in his hands.

Stormy Canyon: Making his way to the ring, from London now residing in the Georgian Backwoods.. CHRIIIISSSS SHHHHHIIIPPPMMMAAAANNN.

Shipman enters the barbed wire cell and grabs the microphone from Stormy.

Shipman: Hello Washington DC.

The crowd cheers.

Shipman: I'd figure since I'm in a gift giving mood tonight, I'd figure I'd give the AWA fans a gift. I am going to sing the national anthem of the greatest country in the world.

The fans cheer again as Shipman clears his throat. A classical theme plays in the background as fireworks explode from the ceiling and a gigantic Canadian flag falls from the rafters. The bottom of it just inches from the top of the cell.

Shipman:O Canada!

Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,

The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

The fans boo during the entire rendition as Shipman laughs when he finishes and bows as he hands the microphone back to Stormy Stormy: And his opponent, making his AWA debut, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, weighing in at 225 pounds…Ryaaaan Draaaaac!!!

“Obsession” by Papa Roach hits as the ramp can be seen being covered in a light mist of smoke as Ryan Drac can be seen walking out onto the top of the ramp. Making his way down the ramp towards the ring, the light mist begins to turn blood red. As he climbs onto the ring apron, accidentally grabbing a hold of the barbed wire, he enters the ring his music slowly begins to fade as the mist circles the ring. As he prepares to take on his opponent the mist starts to fade as well. Ryan looks down at his hands as they have already felt the barbed wire.

Tex: Well, here comes the barbed wire steel cage and there is no way out of this now for Ryan Drac.

Duff: At least he’s choosing to earn his stripes and not backing away like a coward!

As soon as the cage is completely lowered, the bell at ringside is rung.

Duff: And away we go!!!

Tex: Ladies and gentlemen, as always, do NOT try this at home!

Shipman licks his chops in his corner before coming out of the corner, immediately going for a spear to Ryan Drac. Ryan however sidesteps disaster. Shipman is able to stop himself before his front side hits the barbed wire. He turns back around and stares across the ring at Ryan, mouthing out the words “You’re mine!” Shipman goes for a clothesline, but Ryan ducks it. By the time Shipman turns back around this time, Ryan has connected with a kick to Shipman’s temple, knocking him to the mat. Ryan picks up one of the three barbed wire baseball bats that are littered in the cage. He goes to strike Shipman with it, but Shipman doesn’t seem to mind. This makes Ryan scratch his head before he shrugs his shoulder. But that momentary lapse gives Shipman enough time to duck for cover. He rolls underneath the baseball bat shot and picks up a steel chair, now grinning from ear to ear. Showing no remorse he WHACKS Ryan Drac right across the back with it. Ryan screams out and goes right to the canvas. Shipman again licks his chops as he goes to unlock the cage door. He successfully does so and goes to retrieve the ladder. As he does so, Ryan gets back to his feet and waits for Shipman to return.

Tex: Well, the ladder is already being introduced and this can’t be good for Ryan Drac.

Duff: At least he’ll be able to say that he tried!

Tex: I guess you can put it that way.

Shipman sees that his hands are starting to bleed thanks to the barbed wire attached to the ladder. He grins even wider now as he tosses the ladder through the bottom and middle rope. He then clambers back into the cage…and locks the door behind him!

Tex: Anyone sane enough would have ran when they had the chance right there!

Duff: But not Shipman! He LOVES this atmosphere!

Tex: He’s just a sicko!

Duff: Nope! He’s our PSYCHO! Get it right.

Ryan intercepts the ladder and realizes that he needs to protect himself. He holds it horizontal and runs right at Shipman with it, pancaking Shipman into the side of the cage! The crowd gasps as Shipman’s body has a massive amount of cuts on it. Ryan however backs up and lunges at Shipman still with the ladder for a second time and for a second time the barbed wire ladder crushes against Shipman’s torso again!

Duff: NOW who’s the sicko?

Ryan tosses the ladder aside now and balls up his fist. He goes to corner Shipman against the ropes. Unfortunately for the newcomer, Shipman is not yet out of it and strikes with a low blow! Shipman slowly gets back to his feet, teetering quite a bit as he does so. Blood can already be seen pouring from his abdomen.

After the low blow, he grabs for Ryan Drac’s head and brings him over to the ropes. He drives Ryan’s face right into the ropes, opening him up with Snake Eyes. Ryan dances around in pain now holding his face. Shipman meanwhile just shakes his head as he comes from behind and clotheslines Ryan down to the canvas. It’s here that Shipman delivers a mudhole stomping that leaves Ryan out of breath. Shipman now points to the top rope and yells out the words “You know you all want to see the London Calling!”

Tex: He’s calling for the end! Poor Ryan…

Duff: Oh please. You knew how this match was going to end. We all did.

But when Shipman goes to scoop up Ryan to bring him to the top rope, Ryan revives himself. He pushes Shipman away from him and goes to Irish whip him to the far corner. Shipman however blocks it and gets behind Ryan, flooring him back to the mat and locking on a half Boston Crab!!! Shipman wrenches it in as hard as he can. So much so that Ryan begins tapping out like mad.

Duff: Awww, too bad for Ryan that this match can’t end via submission!

Tex: No wonder why Chris loves this match so much…

Shipman just laughs maniacally as he finally lets Ryan’s leg go. Shipman sets up the ladder in one of the far corners of the ring before returning to Ryan Drac. This time Shipman’s able to scoop up the newcomer. He brings Ryan forcefully over to one of the turnbuckles. Shipman mounts the turnbuckle and gets Ryan up into jackhammer position.

Duff: He’s about to answer a call from London!!!

This time there is no way out and Shipman lets loose, connecting fully with the London Calling…unfortunately for Drac, Drac’s back lands right on a folded up barbed wire steel chair! Drac’s body bounces a few feet into the air as we can see a few chunks of what looks like to be flesh off of Drac’s body!

Tex: Oh good lord!!! We might not see Ryan Drac after tonight!!!

Duff: No loss…

Shipman looks down at his victim, again shaking his head. Shipman looks now to the ladder and simply climbs all the way to the top rung. The moment that he gets there Ryan begins to stir, but it is too late as Chris already has the match won. The bell rings and “Man That You Fear” begins to play.

Stormy: Here is your winner…Chriiiis Shipmaaaaaaan!!!

Chris stays atop the ladder as EMTs begin to rush down from the back to assist Ryan Drac. A couple beg for Shipman to come down too to receive medical attention, but he waves them off, instead celebrating his latest victory in the hell that he created.

Tex: Thank GOD that is over with.

Duff: Boooo… I wanted more.

The barbed wire steel cage has already risen up and the barbed wire is being cut away from the ring ropes as the scene fades to backstage where we spot the returning Black Bone…

winner: Chris Shipman

Black Bone is shown walking around backstage, as he walks pass a room and on the door it reads “Stacy Kissinger AWA General Manager”. Black Bone stops and stares a the name plate and remembers the days with Stacy.

Bone: The day this mask came off, was the day that my life changed and it made my career fall. But a lot of good came out that time with Stacy I got to know inside and outside, but that just kinda faded out.

Black Bone continues to walk down the hall.

Bone: Tonight me and Erik Black are gonna be in a Last Man Standing Match and I do entend to end his career and take back Blackheart’s soul and I will take his and body can rot in the grave I dug for him while his soul also rots in hell after I take it, now Erik Black can finally REST IN PEACE!

Black Bone continues to walk down the hall as the scene fades.

The scene opens up outside the arena where a small amount of picnic benches have been gathered along with a BBQ Grill, The Family is holding a Fourth Of July BBQ and everyone’s there from Erick Black to Jason Stevens, his managers and Sophie to the owner of the AWA himself Goth as well as Bill Barnhart who’s brought Iris the Bulldog along with him.

JS: What a great way for me to relax before my match with Loki in which I’ll surely kick his ass.....why does my leg feel wet all of a sudden?

Jason looks down and sees that Iris has just finished peeing on his leg, he picks up the bulldog angrily.

JS: Damn it Iris, I just brought these jeans today, do you have any idea how difficult it is to get dog piss off of cloths?

CS: Jason does realize he’s having an argument with a dog right?

Carrie asks Sophie who just shrugs.

Sophie: Who cares? It’s entertaining to watch!

Bill gets Jason to put down the dog and he does so.

BB: Sorry about that Jason, I assure you that it won’t happen again.

Goth: Okay, who wants burgers?

Jason, Marty, Bill, the girls and Erick put their hands up and Goth brings them each a burger, Marty starts eating his burger almost immediately whilst the others take their time.

JS: And Marty wonders why people like making fat jokes about him? Anyway Bill I suppose you’ll chalk up a win for The Family in your match against Butler later on tonight?

BB: Jason, don’t worry about me, I maybe old but I can still wrestle with the best of them.

The two men say in between bites.

MM: And if not you can say the butler did it.

Jason and Bill glare at Marty and he resumes eating as Goth brings round some sausages.

BB: And besides, you’ve got your own problems with Loki von Niffelheim, if you ask me he’s trying to deflower Carrie but doesn’t want to say out loud.

CS: Bill, I lost my virginity years ago, so you can’t really use that against Loki. And besides he doesn’t want to sleep with me, he said it himself.

Erick scoffs.

EB: Yeah right, beautiful woman like you all to his own for an entire year? If he’s anything like the male AWA fans he’ll pounce on ya the first chance he gets!

Carrie glares at him.

CS: Are you trying to imply that Loki will rape me Erick? He said that he’s disgusted by rape.

Erick scoffs again.

EB: Yeah but he’s called the deceiver for a reason, I wouldn’t trust his bad mullet as far as I can throw him.

JS: Which is why he won’t win, but enough about him, let’s enjoy this food and worry about our opponents later.

The camera cuts to ringside for the next match.

Jason Stevens vs. Loki

Stormy Canyon: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is our special match where if Loki manages to get the win. He will have Cassie as his manager for an entire year!! If Jason Stevens manages to win, then Loki will have to be forced to kiss Marty Mcfarge's ass!!!!

The fans erupt of happiness after hearing the announcement on this match

Tex Martin: I never knew Stormy was so vocal Duff.

Duff Travers: I guess you dont know a lot of things from women then do you??

The music starts to play from Loki as the camera turns back to Stormy Canyon:

Stormy Canyon: The following wrestler to enter the ring stands in at 6'3 and weighs in at 231 pounds!! Hailing from Niffelheim, Hel!!! Loki von Niffelheim!!!!

Iron Maiden's “Can I Play with Madness” starts playing and the crowd begins to boo as a raven enters the arena and circles it twice before landing on the top turnbuckle of the ring. The lights suddenly go dark and after a few tense seconds there is a bright flash and there is Loki the Deceiver perched on the top turnbuckle where the raven had been(Will take advantage of the dark to ambush a foe already in the ring). He jumps down from the turnbuckle and starts prancing around the ring taunting the crowd with his ever present smirk on his face as the boos continue to rain down as well as anything else the crowd can find to toss his way.

Stormy Canyon: And his opponent, standing in at 5'7 and weighing in at 175 pounds!! Hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada!!! He's accompanied to the ring by Marty Mcfarge and his sister Carry!! Jason " The Sensation" Stevens!!!!

The oppening riff for "Halo" is herd over the PA, as soon as it Rob Flynn starts the opening verse Jason emerges from the back with his agent Marty McFarge not far behind him who is yelling into his cell phone, Carry reluctantly follows her brother and his agent obviously annoyed at having to endure Marty for the length of the match,, the fans boo Jason but he ignores them and walks down the ramp, he slides into the ring as Carry and Marty take up separate positions at ringside.

Tex Martin: Let's get this one started!!

Jason starts shouting towards Loki, pointing at his sister as his opponent stands there looking arrogantly and blows her a kiss. This infuriates Stevens as he charges in on Loki and delivers a massive a massive series of kicks to the midsection of Loki and then grabs him by the head and goes for a European Uppercut. Loki staggers a bit as Jason Stevens runs to the other side of the ring and then executes a flying clothesline that sends Loki up against the ropes. Stevens points towards his head and runs to the ropes againa nd goes for another flying clothesline, but this time it is Loki that catches him and throws him over the top rope to the outside. Loki looks over Carry, who is not givign an inch before he climbst ot he outside and grabs Stevens by the hair and slams him with the back of his head hard against the ring apron. Loki turns around and listens to a mixed reaction of fans responses that comes from the audience before he grabs Stevens and tosses him in the ring.

Duff Travers: Isn't that great? They are chanting for the new guy because he and Carry got the hots for each other. How sad.

Loki rolls in the ring and grabs Stevens by the head and puts his knee in the back of his head and pulls hard on the jaw with both hands while staring at Stevens sister Carry. The referee checks in on Stevens if to see if he wants to submit to the pressure of the submission hold, but he refuses to give in to the pressure of the hold. Stevens grabs the head of Loki and tries to bring himself to a vertical base. But just as he is about to stand on his feet, we see Loki then grab him by the hair and slam him down on the canvas as the camera' s pick up a worried look of Carry.

Duff Travers: See!! She wants to stand by her brothers side!!!

The referee warns Loki to let go off the hold after seeing him pulling the hair. Loki lets go off the hold and has a sickening grin as he grabs a leg from Stevens and goes for a standing Leg Grapevine. But just as he wants to execute that move it is Stevens that pulls his leg back and executes a modified Small package and almost get sthe three count.

Tex Martin: Nice counter from Stevens!!!

Both men get up at the same time, but it is the qucker Jason Stevens that gets up first and manages to execute a dropkick to the knee joint of Loki and then follows it up with a Moonsault off the middlle rope where he lands with an elbow drop on top of the left knee of Loki. Stevens then grabs the leg and locks Loki in a single leg Boston Crab submission hold, but Loki is too close to the ropes and grabs the bottom rope. After grabbing the bottom rope in sight of the referee he then starts to tap out hard on the canvas.

Duff Travers: He tapped!!!!

Stevens lets go off the hold after hearing the tap and starts to celebrate, while his manager points towards Loki who is getting up and grabs Stevens from behind and executes a back to belly suplex in the middle of the ring and then goes for the cover. The referee goes for the three count, but this time it is Stevens that manages to kick out at the final second. This time the camera's move towards Carry who was almost cheering Loki on.

Tex Martin: What the?

Duff Travers: She's in love you know, that makes women do funny things.

Loki points towards Carry as he lifts Stevens up in the air for a Powerbomb, but just as he is about to lift Stevens up it is Stevens that slips out of his grasp and executes a jawbreaker. Loki falls down and his left leg fallls out of the ring. Stevens covers Loki as McFarge suddenly grabs the left leg from Loki from outside the view of the referee who is starting to use the three count and call for the bell as Jason Stevens has won the match.

Stormy Canyon: The winner by pinfall!!! Jason Stevens!!!

Tex Martin: They cheated!!!

Duff Travers: So what?

Stevens is celebrating with Marty, who has suddenly taken off his pants and reveals a thong as lots of the crowd start to boo the twosome. Carry has climbed on the apron in front of McFarge who is making fun of her and Loki as Stevens has grabbed Loki by the face and slowly starts to push himself towards the ass of Marty Mcfage.

Tex Martin: I guess it is time to pucker up huh? What the?

Just as Marty is pressing his backside backwards he gets whistled by Carry who has raised up her skirt to reveal a sexy thong. This distracts both Marty and Jason Stevens. Giving him the chance to mount an offence. Delivering a low blow to McFarge and then grabbing Stevens by the head and executing a Jawbreaker. This to much joy of the fans as Loki walks over to Carry and the two kiss each other before heading to the back as Stevens and McFarge are enraged

winner: Jason Stevens

The camera cuts to a darkened, hollow room, lacking any standard locker room accessories. No locker, no physio's table, no chairs, no benches. The distinct flickering of candle flames illuminates the shrouded face of Canis, hunkered down under his sackcloth hood.. his face focused, his eyes determined. After a few moments, he lowers his eye-lids and bows in prayer

Oh God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we invoke Thy Holy Name, and we humbly implore Thy mercy, that by the intercession of the Mother of God Mary Immaculate Ever Virgin, of Blessed Michael the Archangel, of Blessed Joseph the Spouse of the same Blessed Virgin, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul and of all the Saints, Thou wouldst deign to afford us help against satan and all the other unclean spirits and against whatever wanders throughout the world to do harm to the human race and to ruin souls, through the same Christ Our Lord..

Amen

Canis takes a deep breath, almost as if in meditation, before snapping his eyes back open and slowly turning his eyes towards his right thigh. After peeling back his robe to reveal the barbed Celice digging into his frosted flesh, he wrenches at the leather strap and pulls it hard to the left, unleashing a gut-wrenching scream that could have come from the very depths. Collapsing slightly to the left as the blood from the puncture wounds seeps from his fleshy limb, the camera fades

Thor Odinson vs. Canis

Stormy Canyon: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the International Championship!!! The first wrestler that comes down the aisle is the challenger, he stands in at 6'4 and weighs in at 232 pounds!! Hailing from the Opus Dei Association!!! Canis!!!!

The stadium lights flicker into darkness, bringing a hushed silence and a chillingly cool breeze amongst the crowd. After a brief moment, the unmistakably haunting 'Schizophrenic' begins to spew from the speakers, an eerie yet ironically holy white glow shines down from the rafters onto the stage area, bringing with it the wretched figure of Canis. The crowd look on in mere digust for this bringer of suffering as he makes his way hurredly to the ring, not once looking anywhere but forward. Under his black cloth hood, a disturbing expression is etched on his face as he slides under the bottom rope and kneels down in prayer, hands clenched firmly together. A few moments pass, ending in Canis standing sharply and stumbling into the corner of the ring, shedding his robe. His expression turns helpless and tortured as if recalling past sins that now disgust him so much and are seemingly unforgivable, even by his God. Composing himself as much as such a disturbed being possibly can, he turns his attention to the rampway to await his opponent, his albino eyes filled with a psychotic hatred as he crosses his body and kisses his hand. He waits for his opponent eagerly

Stormy Canyon: And his opponent, standing in at 6'5 and weighing in at 275 pounds!! Hailing from St. Paul, Minnesota!!! He is the International Champion!!!! Thor Odinson!!!!

The beats an rifts of the ‘Immigrant Song’ by Led Zepplin hits the speakers, there rushing to the ring is the man known as Thor Odinson. The fans cheer when he reaches the outside of the ring he jumps up holding the top rope screaming at the top of his lungs shaking the cord. The look on his face is like a madman the fans enjoying it cheering him on. He jumps over the top rope cracking his neck then raises his hand (or hand with his war hammer) in the air as his eyes lock on his opponent.

Tex Martin: Two undefeated stars, two youngsters that could have a bright future in this company fighting each other for the price. This is going to be a good one.

The bell rings and Canis gets the upper hand quickly after reversing a hiptoss from the champion and nails him with a short arm clothesline. Canis grabs the champion by the head and starts to pound away at his face before kicking him in the spine.

Tex Martin: So far the new guy is having his way with the champion!!

Thor slowly gets up and watches Canis approach him as the champion thumbs him in the eye and then drops Canis with a clothesline.Thor slides out of the ring and grabs a sledgehammer underneath the ring and slides back in the ring when suddenly the lights in the area go out, and the crowd begins to get a little unsettled. Tex and Duff can be heard conversing.

Tex: The lights went out, but we can’t see what is going on in this matchup.

Duff: I would suspect that someone in the lighting department fell asleep at the wheel. Whatever the case may be, we can hear the match continuing on though, and from the sounds of it, someone is getting their ass handed to them.

Thuds and grunts can be heard from the ring. After a moment, the lights come back on and we see John Irons lifting the hand of Canis in the ring, calling for the bell. There is a bloody sledgehammer in the ring, as well as the near unconsious body of Thor Odinson. Referee “Simple” Simon Jones nods his head and calls for the end of the match.

Tex: It’s John Irons!

Duff: Wasn’t he injured and suspended?

Tex: I believe so, but it looks as if he’s making some sort of statement, and is in good health. Whatever he has planned, it sure can’t mean good news for Goth!

Stormy: The winner of this match, CAAAANNNNNNIIIIIIIISSSSS!

“Schizophrenic” hits the PA as Canis exits the ring. John Irons stands there, motioning Stormy for her microphone. He waits a moment for the crowd to die down before he speaks.

Irons: Thor, you get your sorry ass out of my ring son... You’re FIRED!

The crowd begins to have a mixed reaction, some cheer, while others clamor.

Irons: Let this be an example for anyone in the back that thinks that they are above everyone else. Around here I am the law, and per your contracts, it states that you must schedule a time to do an interview with one of our staff, or give your thoughts on your match for the upcoming show. Failure to do so ends in like our former employee Thor here.

Irons turns around and picks up the hammer again, and swings it as hard as he can into the gut of the downed Thor. He picks it up again and hits him in the back, with a sickening thump.

Duff: Dear God, he’s broke Thor’s back!

Tex: I am appalled at this! John Irons was suspended, and should not be here! Somebody get security down here and remove him before Goth sees any of this!

Irons: Let it be known that while Thor is no longer employed by the AWA, he had a undefeated record. Which means any one of you could be next!

Now I suppose some of you may be wondering, why I am here, after Goth suspended me and had all of his goons attack me? Well, the answer is simple. You just can’t keep a Titan down. I am the owner of this company, whether people want to see it, or admit it or not. I own each and every one of your contracts, which is simple. The man who owns the contracts, and who pays the bills is your boss. Sure Goth and Crazy J may have brought the AWA out of the ashes of the GWA, but where exactly did they take it? Straight down the toilet! They spent money they didn’t have, they didn’t have control of how to make things run smoothly, and most of all, they had a helping hand in who won titles. Now Goth will tell you that this is all a lie, and deny everything. Goth will also tell you that he is boss of this company. This is also a lie. See, what separates men from the boys is not the size of your nads, but if you know how to use your brains. Unlike the Gothfather, as he calls himself, I used mine to the full extent. He has no power to suspend me, or anyone else without my approval. See, I own his contract for employment in this company. And I can terminate it at any time I choose. But I won’t. I know that there must be two sides to everything, and seeing as how all of you hate Goth, I’ll keep him around to piss off the rest of the staff.

Goth! You underestimate me. You actually think that a few mere words coming out of your mouth mean anything to me? I will meet you at next months Pay Per View, and I will prove to the world that you are nothing more than a puppet of what you once were. When I take control of the AWA officially, it will be your greatest hour. Only I have the power to lead the AWA into prosperity, only I have the power to make things run and I will make you my bitch!

“I Stand Alone” by Godsmack hits the PA as John Irons exits the ring. He hands Stormy her microphone back, and kisses her on the cheek. He hops over the crowd barrier with ease and walks into the crowd until he disappears. The camera switches back to Thor, who now is being taken out of the ring by medical staff. Stormy prepares to announce the next match.

winner: Canis

A gold tint fills the Verizon Center before “Until The Day I Die” by Story of the Year begins to play. The crowd cheers as the AWA General Manager slowly makes his way out from the backstage area, somewhat hanging his head.

Duff: I don’t have it listed that our General Manager was supposed to come out here tonight.

Tex: Me neither. He must have something important to tell us all…or to tell the roster.

Jay Gold goes down the wrestler ramp and heads right for the ring as the crowd begins to simmer a bit, seeing the General Manager’s somber mood. Jay climbs up the steel steps and enters the ring as he is announced.

Stormy: Ladies and gentlemen, the AWA General Manager…Jay Goooold!!!

Jay asks Stormy for the microphone and she hands it off to him before slipping out of the ring, heading for her seat beside the announce table. The General Manager’s entrance music comes to a stop as Jay holds up his hand. The spotlight shines down on him as he heaves a heavy sigh before speaking up.

Jay: Alright. I’m out here before you all tonight to confess something. Now I know that you all heard Chris Shipman say a few days ago that AWA was turning into a soap opera. Well, right now, I feel a bit ashamed of myself, being that I have kind of made it one behind the scenes.

Duff: What did he do now? Jay was always known for causing drama back in GWA. Always having that wife of his on his arm, flaunting her before us and getting mad when she got attacked. It’s simple, keep your love life out of this business!

Tex: Be quiet for a moment Duff and maybe our General Manager will explain himself!

Duff: NO!

Jay: As you know a few weeks ago I came out and said…well…I’ll remind you all. Can the back please roll the clip on the AWAtron please?

A clip of Jade Green interviewing Jay Gold briefly comes up from a few weeks prior.

Jade: So Mr. Gold, we haven’t seen you in weeks, nor have we seen the young lady that appointed you as General Manager, Stacy Kissinger. Can you shed any light on both of your disappearance acts as of late?

Jay: Well first off Jade. I would like to congratulate all of the winners so far here tonight. Thor will be taking on Chaos for the International Title at Asylum Gates 2…and Erik Black will be taking on the Universal Champion, Rex Butler. Two great matches that will lead AWA into an even brighter future.

But now what you’ve asked me about. Stacy and I have been gone for a bit, yes. But there are quite a few good reasons for that. I’ve been dealing with matters at home while Stacy has been dealing with stuff professionally and personally. She hasn’t told me all of the details. However the fact of it all is is that we’re both going to be around, watching. The AWA is in good hands. Want to know why? I’ve been watching Goth, as has Stacy, and we both see him as a good owner.

Jade: You didn’t use to think that Jay.

Jay: I do now though and that’s what counts. Anyways, let’s get on with the main event. Should be a good one. I’ll be watching it from my office if you want to join me…that’s if you have any more questions.

Jade: I might. Thanks for the invite.

Jay and Jade walk down the hallway as the scene fades.

We come back to Jay Gold standing in the ring.

Jay: Let’s just say that I embellished on the truth a bit there. Meaning, I told a little white lie. Now since I’ve been away from home for quite some time now, Martha has no idea. And well, I’ve found myself getting lonelier and lonelier. I expected her to at least call me a few times a week, but ever since the first few days, the calls stopped for whatever reason. And recently I haven’t been getting any e-mails either from my wife. So that day from a few weeks ago, I neglected to leave out a little fact.

Tex: What exactly is he trying to tell us?

Duff: It’s Jay Gold we’re talking about here. He’s known to beat around the bush.

Jay: There’s really no easy way to break this so I’m just going to say it I guess. I was not just busy with work concerning AWA. I sort of got talking to someone that we all know very well and one thing led to another. The next thing I knew I was waking up in my hotel room bed the next morning, with a beautiful younger woman.

Duff: Ouch…it turns out Mr. Gold is a sleazebag!

Tex: He made a simple mistake that many men make. Besides, it wasn’t all his fault. You heard him. The poor man, our General Manager, was lonely.

Duff: Oh please! I’m ALWAYS lonely! Oh wait…

Duff shows off a sad face as Jay continues in the ring.

Jay: It was not a professional thing to do. I’m not going to make any excuses for myself either. I’m just going to apologize to you all and go back to doing my job around here, as I should. Thank you.

Duff: Wait, who is the woman that he was referring to?

Tex: That’s none of our business Duff. If he wants to tell everyone, he’ll tell.

However Jay places the microphone down on the canvas and begins to leave the ring. He’s about to step out through the ropes when suddenly “Too Little, Too Late” by Jojo begins to play. The General Manager freezes in place as Stacy Kissinger emerges from the backstage area carrying a microphone. She stops at the edge of the stage and looks down at the ring.

Tex: You don’t think…

Duff: I don’t know what to think.

Stacy’s music cuts abruptly as she holds up her microphone now.

Stacy: I know it was meant to remain a secret Jay. I know I promised ya that, but well, ever since that night, I just can’t stop thinkin’ about it. I know it was waaay wrong, but it felt soooo right! I know you and I are kinda related bein’ distant cousins and all, but…

She pauses as the crowd is completely silent, but in awe.

Stacy: But…I wanna continue our relations tonight aftah the show. Ya know, to create a lil fireworks of our own…

The AWA President of Public Relations lowers her microphone and just looks out at the General Manager, giving him a naughty little wink of the eye.

Tex: It looks like we have our answer!

Duff: Yeah, I guess Stacy will now be known as the AWA President of Public AND PRIVATE Relations!

Stacy slowly spins around so her sexy back is to Jay Gold. She peaks over her shoulder just slightly before heading backstage. Jay shakes his head before he takes leave from the ring. The crowd in attendance still doesn’t know what to think as the General Manager passes right by them, slowly making his exit with no music playing.

Tex: Well, as disturbing as that was, we have a few very disturbing matches tonight that are yet to come. The returning Black Bone takes on our Universal Champion Erik Black in a Last Man Standing Match and Rex Butler takes on Bill Barnhart in an Inferno Match in our main event later on tonight. We’ll be right back everyone.

The show goes to a commercial break where it advertises the final two matches of the night

Black Bone vs. Erik Black

”Them Bones” by Alice In Chains hits the speakers and the arena gets dark as the seven foot monster known too the world as Black Bone comes out from the backstage area, he enters the ring and stairs at the entrance ramp ready for his opponent.

SC: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is a Last Man Standing match, in the ring, from Billings, Montana standing at 7ft 1 inches tall and weighing in at 318ibs this is BLACK BONE!!!!!

Black Bone cracks his knuckles as he awaits the arrival of his opponent, however Erick Black enters through the crowd with a steel chair in hand and hits the big man with the chair stunning him slightly, the ref calls for the bell as Erick swings again but Black Bone catches the chair and knees Erick in the stomach.

Texx: Erick Black’s plan for a sneak attack on Black Bone may of backfired big time!

Erick drops the chair and Black Bone powerbombs him onto the chair, the ref starts the count but Erick gets up at the count of nine and low blows the big man taking him off his feet, Erick grabs the steel chair and climbs to the top rope, he waits for Black Bone to get up and when Black Bone does (at the count of three if you want to count that period as a period of time when Black Bone was in danger of loosing the match) Erick throws the chair at Bone who catches it, only for the chair to be missile dropkicked into Black Bone’s face.

Texx: This is getting ugly folks: I can just about see some blood coming out from under Black Bone’s mask.

Texx’s words are true as there is blood dripping down Bone’s neck, it’s a small amount telling us that the mask took the brunt of the blow but none the less Bone is down and the ref starts the count 1......2......3.......4.......5.........6.......7......8......Black Bone sits up, Erick Black goes to kick him back down but Bone blocks the kick with his massive arm and uppercuts Erick before following it up with a Discus Clothesline, the ref starts the count again 1.....2.....3......4.....5.....6........7.......8.......Erick Black is up and starts brawling with the much bigger man relying on his speed to keep him off his toes whilst Black Bone resorts to using his raw power to overpower Erick but neither of them can get an advantage, they eventually spill out into the crowd and start brawling up the aisles and even into the backstage area, a funny moment occurs where Bone and Erick pass Marty McFarge trying to pick up chicks and when they here him say that he’s the best looking man on the roster the two men stop and yell “BULLSHIT!” at Marty and he walks of dejected, the two men resume their brawl whilst the fans watch on the Titentron.

Texx: No ring can contain these guys!

Duff: Thanks captain obvious!

The two men reach the concession area and Erick goes to slam Bone’s head into a table, Bone blocks it and slams Erick’s head into the table busting him open, Black Bone picks Erick up for a Millitary Press and turns it into a Michinioku Driver, the ref, who followed them to the backstage area, starts the count 1.....2.......3.......4.......5.......6.......7........8........9.......Erick Black is up and Superkicks the big man as he charges towards him, the ref doesn’t get a chance to start the count however as Black Bone sits up before the one count and the two men start brawling again eventually reaching the ladies bathroom.

Duff: You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a big masked man brawl with a former MMA fighter in the ladies bathroom!

Carrie Stevens are Jade Green are chatting as they put their makeup on not noticing the two men right behind them, that is until Erick tries downing Black Bone in a toilet previously occupied (thankfully just flushed) by Sophie, the fact that they interrupted the eighteen year olds’ private time doesn’t seem to affect them but they do have the courtesy to leave the bathroom after Black Bone gets up at 6, they continue brawling down the hallway and Erick manages to regain the advantage after using the walls as a springboard for a Tornado DDT, the ref starts the count 1.....2......3......4......5......6.......7......Black Bone is up and the brawl continues as the two men now end up outside the arena where The Family’s BBQ is still going on, Black Bone grabs Erick by the throat and chokeslams him through a picnic table and the ref makes the count 1.....2......3......4......5.......Erick gets up, grabs an empty plate and breaks it over Black Bone’s head stunning the big man but not knocking him down, Erick grabs another empty plate and breaks that one over Bone’s head this time knocking him down, the ref starts the count as the other members of the family count along with him 1......2......3......4.......Bone is up and he once again grabs Erick by the throat however Black blocks the chokeslam and slams Bone’s head into the BBQ grill burning him badly, however Bone fights of Erick and picks him up like lawn dart and launches him into a nearby tree, Jason Stevens goes to help Erick up but is chokelammed for his troubles 1......2......3.....4.....5......6......7......8.....9......Black is up and he hits Bone with a running clothesline and follows it up with a elbow drop, knowing that that won’t work against the big man Black is given another chair by Goth and he slams it against Black Bone’s head, the ref starts the count 1......2......3......4.....5.....6.....7....8.....Black Bone is up and the two men start brawling again leaving the picnic area and re-entering the arena, despite the height and power difference between the two men the brawl is pretty even and they eventually end up back at the entrance ramp.

Texx: Finally, never thought they’d get back here!

The two men are brawling dangerously close to the edge of the ramp and the drop bellow and both men are careful not to fall in accidently, however Bone goes to chokeslam Black of the stage but Black wisely blocks it and they start brawling back down the ramp and back into the ring, Black low blows Bone again and leaves the ring and looks under it, he finds when he is looking for, a table, and slides it into the ring, after stomping on Bone a couple of times to make sure he stays down he sets up the table and lays Bone on top of it, after punching the big man a couple of times climbs up to the top turnbuckle and hits his signature Shooting Star Legdrop through the table and through Bone, the ref starts the count.

Texx: This has got to be it! 1.......2.......3.......4......5......6.....7.......8......9 BLACK BONE IS UP!!!!

Erick can hardly believe his eyes but quickly blasts Bone with the chair and the ref completes the count.

Texx: What just happened?

Duff: The ref was still in the middle of the count when Bone got up and since he was sitting and not standing all Black needed to do was knock him down again.

SC: Here’s your winner ERICK BLACK!

Erik Black heads to the back with his championship belt over his shoulder as we can see a battered and bruised Black Bone trying to get back to his feet

winner: Erik Black

We cut backstage to the office of Bill Barnhart. The door opens and we see that Bill is already dressed in his wrestling attire and he appears ready to take on Rex Butler in the Main Event. We close in on Bill at his desk and we notice a large glass ashtray on his desk. We are wondering what that is doing there since we know he doesn't smoke. Bill looks up into the camera to explain to us what is going on.

Thanks for coming to my office. I have a little demonstration for everyone.

Bill reaches into a desk drawer and he pulls out a book of matches. He picks up a piece of paper from his desk and holds it in one hand. He takes a match from the matchbook and strikes a match to light it. He then holds the match to the paper and lights it on fire and drops it into the ashtray. He speaks as the paper burns.

Rex, tonight we go into the Main Event as an Inferno Match. After we are in the ring they will light the flames which will completely surround the ring. There are no pinfalls here. There are no submissions here. There are no countouts here. The only way for a wrestler to win is to maneuver his opponent over to the ropes and get him into the flames to get burned. Just as I lit this paper on fire and it is burning in the ashtray, so you will get burned tonight and I will win this match. How does it feel to lose to two opposing stable-mates in one week Rex? Probably feels horrible. I wouldn't know since that has never happened to me. Just remembe this Butler. You got yourself into this mess when you blindside attacked me a few weeks ago. You can't blame me for your mistakes. Get ready to get burned!

Bill watches the paper completely burn up until there is nothing but ashes in the ashtray. Bill then picks up the ashtray and holds it in front of his face for the camera to see.

Hasta la Vista Rex!!!

Bill takes a deep breath and blows on the ashtray causing the ashes to fly out of the ashtray and flutter around the room.

Rex Butler vs. Bill Barnhart

The camera fades in, then starts to pan back, revealing the ring, which is soon to be consumed by flames from the outside. Then it fades into a picture of Tex and Duff, who are sitting at the annoucer's table, the crowd still going nuts all night long.

Tex: This is the main event we have been waiting for! Rex Butler, the former Universal champion, will try to gain back some momentum from last week's devastating loss as he goes one on one with Bill Barnhart in an Inferno match!

Duff: Bill Barnhart can be one sneaky bastard and he has been talking trash to Rex all week. I say, Tex, he still kept on using those analogies to get the point across, but whatever his methods may be, they might have worked. Still, Bill may have crossed the line, especially when you consider Rex's rage at the moment.

Tex: Good thing I won't be in the ring tonight with a monster like him, Duff! Let's go to Stormy for the introductions!

The camera than cuts to Stormy, who is standing in the middle of the ring, as we then see a group of professionals standing at ringside wielding flame extinguishers. The camera then goes back to Stormy, who raises the microphone to her lips and speaks.

Stormy: This match is scheduled for one fall and it is an Inferno match! The first man to set his opponent on fire is declared the winner! Introducing first, from Oakland, CA, weighing at 240 lbs - BILL BARNHART!!!!!!!!!!!!!

　 ONE WAY OR ANOTHER by Blondie 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 his Dark Pink Business Suit with Light Pink Shirt and Dark Pink Tie. 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 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. 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, then he removes is suit jacket, tie and shirt, and his suit pants, to reveal his wrestling attire consisting of (one of the following: Pink Wrestling Outfit with Black Trim with Black Heart sewn over heart or the Black Wrestling Outfit with Pink Trim with Pink Heart sewn over heart.) Bill then takes up residence in a corner to await the arrival of his opponent...

Duff: Bill seems very confident, but I wonder if he's nervous, especially since this is an inferno match?

Tex: I don't think he will be and neither will Rex. Both have faced danger in extreme odds, so I don't think this will be any different, Duff.

Stormy: Introducing his opponent, from Los Angeles, CA, weighing at 275 lbs....REX BUTLER!!!!!!!!!!!!

The opening guitar riff of "Hero" by Pop Evil begin to play as the lights in the arena go out. Strobe lights flash at different angles as the cymbal joins in with the guitar. After a second time the lights and music stop and the arena goes black for a second before screaming fills the arena and the music kicks back in as pyrotechnics shoot from the stage. Rex Butler walks through the curtains carrying the AWA Universal Title over his shoulder as Alisha Hicks walks out beside him. They make their way to the ring while Rex stares straight ahead, ignoring the crowd at ringside. Rex enters through the ropes and stands in the center of the ring, locking eyes with Bill Barnhart as the entire outside apron of the ring has been lit ablaze. The two men step away from each other, but make very sure not to get too close to the flames.

Tex: Barnhart is wasting no time in going after Rex!

Duff: This is gonna be a tough battle for the two superstars!

Tex: I think both of them don't want to be in the for long haul. 300 degree of fire all around the fire and neither want to be burned, so I get the feeling that both men are going to go full out!

Duff: One thing is for sure, Tex, one man isn't going to be happy with the outcome if he gets tossed into the flames!

Bill instantly knocks Rex to the floor with a spear and tries to punch him down, but Rex turns it around and starts to punch Bill as hard as he can, to least try and stun him, the flames growing higher and higher. Then he picks Bill Barnhart and tosses him over to the other side. Bill uses the ropes to climb up on his feet and when Rex tries to go for a clothsline to finish it, Bill ducks underneath it, grabs him from behind, and executes a german suplex! He kicks down Rex ferociously, then picks him up and headbutts him in the face. Rex staggers back into the turnbuckle and Bill goes for a cross body splash, but Rex rolls forward and Bill gets hurt in the process! Bill staggers back and Rex picks him up and hits an atomic drop. Bill is stunned for the moment as he turns around, gets kicked into the groin by Rex, who picks him up and slams him into the mat with a powerbomb! Rex gets a nasty grin on his face as he picks him up and tries to throw him into the flames, but Bill won't budge. He elbows Rex three times in the face, forcing the Demonic One to stagger back. Bill lands on his feet, then turns around, puts Rex into a clutch and hits him with a few knees, but Rex breaks it up and hits him with a couple of stiff rights before tossing him into the ropes. As Bill comes back, both of them apparently had the same idea in mind, as they collide together in a vicious clothsline. Both men are lying down, breathing heavily, the flames making the ring hot, both of them feeling the burn. Bill gets up first, picks up the big man and tries to slap away at his opponent's chest, Rex clutching his chest in pain. With his back turned, Rex groans in even further pain as Bill inserted a nasty kick into the back of Rex's left leg, causing him to fall down on one knee. Then he tries to force him over the ropes and into the flames, the first chance that he got this night. But Rex is struggling furiously and eventually lands three solid shots into Bill's face. Bill staggers back a few paces and Rex, with an enraged face on his look, pummels Bill with a boot to the face! Then the big man gets on top of Bill and whacks him with a assault of fists from left to right, Bill covering his face as much as he can. Then the man finally decided that he's had enough. As he picked up his foe, he stuns Bill with another nasty kick to the groin and hoists him up for the Wicked Sensation! But Bill doesn't like what's happening and he somehow frees himself from being held in the air, landing on his feet. Rex goes for a quick clothsline, but Bill once again ducks underneath it and lands a dropkick to the back of Rex, which makes him stagger towards the ropes. Rex tries to turn around in time, but Bill comes at him with a flying clothsline, forcing Rex to flip over and hit the apron, the flames already consuming him! The group of professionals instantly rush to Rex's side and turn on the fire extinguishers, getting the flames to be taken out from Rex, who is already scrambling on the floor, trying to get the flames out as Bill has a wide grin on his face!

Stormy: Here is your winner - BILL BARNHART!!!!!!!!!!

Duff: Oh my! For the second time in a row, Rex Butler has once again been defeated! Rex unfortunately allowed him to be overconfident and Bill took the advantage!

Tex: Bill Barnhart is certainly going to be celebrating tonight, especially getting a big win over the former Universal champion!

Duff: Rex may have had been off his game tonight, but rest assured, Rex will want a rematch with Bill sometime in the near future once he gets his head straight back into the thick of things! For Tex, this is Duff, good night everybody!

Bill stands in the middle of the ring, his fist pumping into the air as Rex looks at him with complete disbelief, unable to comprehend another loss as the scene slowly fades to black...

winner: Bill Barnhart