Goth: Happy New Year folks!! Live from the city that I live in!!! And to start the year great and seeing I wont be facing the lovely General Manager... I'm going to issue a challenge to anyone in this federation to prove the fact wrong that I'm the greatest wrestler of all time. So anyone in this federation who needs to spend his time and make his or her life a living hell??? Challenge me!!!
Tex: Whoa!!! That's awesome!!!
Goth: So anyone out there who is willing and even caring to live, challenge me... I'll make your life a living HELL!!!
With that Goth leaves the arena as we go backstage
Anthony Phoenix is shown in his wrestling gear warming up for his match with head phones in his ears. He is on his last squat thrust when his personal assistant Giovianni Francosa approaches. Anthony stands up and nods as he takes the head phones out of his ears. The camera catches the conversation.
Anthony Phoenix: So is the plan set in motion?
Giovanni nods and smiles.
Giovanni Francosa: Of course sir everything is set...the Band will soon be back in business...
Anthony smiles back and pats Giovanni on the back.
Anthony Phoenix: Now I know why I pay you the big bucks.
Giovanni walks off while Anthony places his head phones back on returning to the squats he was doing as the scene fades out to the ring.
Travis Kahler vs. Rene Pierre
Stormy: This next contest is an inferno match! The only way to win is to throw your opponent over the ropes and for them to hit the floor. During this match, the ropes will be lit on fire. Introducing first, from Versailles, MO, weighing in at 225 pounds... Travis Kahler!!!!!!!!!
"King of Kings" by Motorhead blasts throughout the arena as Travis walks out onto the stage. He looks out over the crowd and smiles, then walks to the ring slowly while listening to the music and clapping hands. {It's up to you if the crowd cheers or not.
When he gets to the ring he pauses and looks both ways. Then he jumps up and lands with both feet on the ring as he grabs the ropes. Out of the corners of the ring white pyro shoots out.
Travis climbs into the ring and is handed the microphone. He places
it to his mouth and speaks:
"If you want some, come get some! Don't like me bit me!"
he then turns back to the announcer.
"Enough Said!"
He waits for his opponent after he hands the microphone back to the announcer.
Tex: This is bound to be a good match.
Duff: Someone will be lit on fire tonight, he could be the one!
Stormy: Introducing his opponent, from Paris, France, weighing in at 225 pounds.... Rene Pierre!!!!!!!!!
The French National anthem hits as The French flag is shown on the Titan Tron with Rene's name written in gold. He comes out to the ring, waving the French flag and waves it proudly in the faces of the fans who start to boo him. He gets halfway the entrance way where he addresses some fans before getting in the ring and puts the flag around the waist of Stormy Canyon as he tries to seduce her. He kisses her on the cheeks before walking to his corner, where he plants the flag on the steel ringpost.
Tex: Both men weigh the same! Could make things harder to throw each other over the top rope! v
Duff: This is basically a 2 man battle royal but with fire surrounding them!
The referee goes to the outside of the ring, lights the fluid surrounding the ring apron and calls for the bell. Both men watch as the flames rise. Travis Kahler spends more time and pays for it as Rene shoves him back into the corner of the ring causing a little bit of skin to burn. Travis feels the pain but avoids it and runs staright at Rene and they lock up in a collar elbow tie up. Travis pushes Rene far back but Rene kicks him where it hurts!
Tex: Remember now, no DQ's!
Duff: WOW, who would have thought a match where the ring is surrounded by fire would be a no DQ match!... Stupid.
Travis holds himself in pain and falls to the floor. Rene starts to stomp on Travis and then picks him up he grabs him and tries to throw him over but Travis reverses the irish whip and throws Rene into the ropes but Rene holds his foot on the middle rope to stop him from getting pushed over. Travis gets up and hits a spear on Rene making him fall into the corner. Travis runs and goes for his finisher the Last Statement stinger splash but Rene moves away from the fire making Travis over shoot it flying over the top rope but somehow he clings onto a ring post.
Tex: Lucky save!
Duff: But where does he go from here!?
Travis climbes to the top rope and heads to jump down back into the ring but Rene jumps up to the top as well! Both men start throwing right hands at each other and making each other fall back. Rene falls back into the ring and Travis goes for a simple elbow drop but Rene moves at the last second. Rene climbes to the top rope and thinks of someway to get his opponent out from there. He takes to long to think of an idea and Travis climbes up to the top rope as well. Travis gets him in a suplex and as he lifts Rene in the air he jumps to the side and leaves Rene drop forward with a front suplex making him land stomach first into the ropes which are on fire. He bounces back off of the ropes landing flat on the ground. The referee rings the ball and calls officials to put the fires out from the ring and on Rene Pierre.
Tex: That was innovative! It was a front suplex but he jumped sideways so that Rene would hit the ropes bouncing off of them.
Duff: That was a flamming good one! See what I did there!?
Stormy: And here is your winner... Travis Kahler!!!!!!!!!
Travis celebrates his win as he is heading to the back, the shot ends with medics trying to help Rene Pierre after what happened at the end of the match
Winner: Travis Kahler
We turn our attention backstage and we catch a glimpse of Bill Barnhart and Iris his English Bulldog quietly walking along where the dressing rooms are located. Bill is looking at the doors until he finds the one he is looking for. It is the dressing room of Dragomir Ketslav, otherwise known as KGB. Barnhart sees that the dressing room door is cracked open so he pushes the door open far enough to stick his head in. Satisfied that KGB is out of his dressing room at this time, Bill takes the opportunity to have Iris leave a little surprise for him.
BILL BARNHART: Okay Iris, I know you have wanted to go out to go potty for a long time. I am sorry that I kept you locked up in our dressing room all this time. Now I am ready to have you do your thing. Go in there and take care of your business girl!
IRIS: Arf!
We watch as Iris the English Bulldog runs into the dressing room of KGB and she starts sniffing around. Iris is looking for a place to take a dump and she finally jumps up on the bed and squats and does her doggy thing. The smell coming from what Iris just did on the bed is overwhelming as it wafts out of the dressing room and hits Bill's nostrils.
BILL BARNHART: Damn Iris! Did something crawl up your ass and die? Good grief I have to get you to the Veterinarian to find out why you are one rank dog!
IRIS: *whine*
Bill hears someone coming down the hallway but he doesn't hang around to find out who it might be. Barnhart quickly grabs Iris and he holds her firm in his arms as he sprints down the hallway and he is able to disappear around the corner before the person, or persons, coming down the hallway can catch a glimpse of him.
BILL BARNHART: Wow that was close but we got away Iris. Thanks for doing the dirty deed girl. You are one special English Bulldog! Let's get back to our dressing room and act like nothing happened and that we were not a part of it.
Anthony Phoenix is standing in front of the Blue AWA logo with Bruce Dixon ready for an interview just prior to his Last Man Standing Match. Bruce is all smiles as Anthony just glares at him.
Bruce Dixon: I’m standing here with one of the four participants in the Fatal Four Way Last Man Standing Match where the winner will receive a title against whomever is the Universal Champion after tonight and the second place will win the television title which was stripped from KGB who is wrestling for the International Title. Either way, he is none other than...The King of Controversy, Anthony Phoenix.
Anthony just pursed his lips as he rolls his eyes. He pretends to scan a watch on his wrist as he stares at Bruce.
Anthony Phoenix: You do know that I’ve got a match coming up right...
Anthony pauses briefly letting Bruce think he can answer, but is rudely interrupted.
Anthony Phoenix: I didn’t say you could speak.
Anthony reaches out his hand for Bruce to give him the microphone. When Bruce does this Anthony stares at him till he moves out the way leaving Anthony center of the shot.
Anthony Phoenix: NOW...the best thing since wonder bread is finally on the mic. I am the King of Controversy and there isn’t anyone and I do mean anyone quite like me. As for the match that I will be competing in just a few minutes...it’s all but a forgone conclusion that I will walk out a winner whether it be yet another title shot for the Universal title or as the Television title holder. You all ask why well newsflash, in just a brief time here the AWA I’ve taken on hall of famers and barely known superstars and each and every time they’ve stood up and took notice of just who I am. Now right here in New York City...
The crowd sends out a loud pop when they hear New York City, which makes Anthony scowl. He continues the promo with a very serious look on his face.
Anthony Phoenix: That wasn’t for your amusement...Tonight a revolution of change will occur here in the AWA...a revolution that will pale in comparison to what has occurred before here and in the world at large. You see what I did to the guy in my last promo was just the tip of the iceberg of what I’m capable of. Matthew Toddi, Tassius Morbius, Damon Divine...I hope the janitors are ready with their mop and buckets because there will be lots of blood spilled, it just so happens: it will be YOURS!
The scene fades out to the arena as Anthony hands the microphone back to Bruce.
Damon Divine vs. Anthony Phoenix vs. Matthew Toddi vs. Morbius Tassius
The beginning lyrics to Field of Dreams by Bliss n Eso begin to sound out around the arena. Damon Divine comes out from the back wearing his trademark all white gear. He turns around so the crowd can see the words 'simply divine' on the back. He raises both arms above his head and points his thumb down at the words then spins around as a flash of pyros shoot up from behind him. There’s a mixture of boos and cheers from the crowd as he walks down the ramp towards the ring, with four more golden pyros shooting from either side of him. He reaches the ring and jumps onto the apron, holds onto the rope and leaps over performing a forward somersault as he does. He walks to the other side of the ring and takes off his jacket, throwing it out to the floor. Damon walks over to a corner loosening his neck muscles and proceeds to warm up whilst waiting for his opponents as Stormy Canyon gets on the microphone as Damon’s music continues.
Stormy: The following contest is an Elimination Fatal Four-Way Last Man Standing Match!
The crowd cheers forcing Stormy to stop for a moment before she continues.
Stormy: For a wrestler to be eliminated from this match, they have to be down until a referee is able to count to 10. For the wrestler who finishes in 2nd place, they will win the AWA Television Championship. As for the winner of this match, they will receive a shot at the AWA Universal Championship!
The crowd cheers again as 2 referees are shown, both of them at the ringside area, one on either side.
Stormy: Now, introducing first, already in the ring from London, England…weighing in at 215 pounds…Damon Diviiiiine!!!
Damon raises his arms once before he puts them back down as Truth by Seether hits the PA system. Before Toddi walks out you hear the opening lines to the theme.
''If I gave you the truth would it keep you alive.
As the last word of the opening riff sounds, red and white fireworks come from above as Matthew Toddi walks through them. He walks down to the ring as he gets booed by the audience. Once he gets to the ring he walks up the steel steps and slowly enters the ring. He walks to a turnbuckle and climbs up it. He then holds his hands above his head as the fans boo and try to throw food and drinks at him. He then gets down, looks over at Damon then turns to the stage and waits for the other two combatants that are scheduled to compete in this match. Toddi’s music cuts as Stormy announces him in.
Stormy: Now in the ring, from Detroit, Michigan…weighing in at 225 pounds…representing Axiom…Matthew Toddi!!!
The crowd boos him again and the boos keep coming as the lights go out with just a solid spotlight aimed at the middle of the stage. As the guitar riff of “Change Me” plays, Phoenix walks out with a hood over his head. He stands in the middle of the spot with his head down. When the lead singer starts to sing, Phoenix looks up and rips off his hood. He holds out his arms as he taunts the crowd, getting a mixed reaction, although mostly boos, from the crowd.
Phoenix then starts to walk towards the ring with the spotlight still on him and with a smirk on his face. Phoenix stops right as he gets to the ring. He shakes his head and walks over to the ring steps and walks up the steps slowly and deliberately. Once on the apron, he enters the ring as Stormy’s voice cuts in.
Stormy: And third, entering the ring…currently from Arlington, Virginia…weighing in at 215 pounds…Anthony Phoenix!!!
Once inside the ring, Phoenix walks to the middle, all the while the spotlight is still on him. When he reaches mid-ring he stares at the camera as he holds his arms up forming an 'X'. Phoenix scowls at the camera as his music ends. He goes and takes up a spot in one of the corners not yet chosen as all three competitors start to size one another up. As they do, Stronger by Trust Company comes over the speakers as the words, ”Simply Greatness” comes across the tron. Morbius makes his way onto the stage, heading to the top of the wrestler ramp. He looks out to the crowd and smirks as her turns his head to the ring as Stormy makes her last announcement.
Stormy: And finally, from Des Moines, Iowa…weighing in at 240 pounds…representing Execution…Morbius Tassius!
Morbius begins to walk down the ramp way and the song makes its way to the chorus. The tron is showing clips from old Morbius matches with reels of his finishers. He makes his way to the ring and he knees up on to the apron while patting his chest. He goes between the ropes and does a spin around holding his arms out wide. He climbs the corner turnbuckle that’s not yet occupied and holds his arms out wide with fists tight. He hops back down and waits for the match to start as all four now begin to look at one another.
Duff: And this one should be interesting!
Tex: And I believe you broke your own record for how long you can go silent for! I’m impressed Duff! You didn’t interrupt any of the entrances!
Duff: I interrupted because I had to Tex. We have to call this match to earn our paychecks!
Tex: I’ll give you that one. Now to see which of these 4 athletes makes the first move…
Duff: Actually it shouldn’t be about that Tex. It’s going to be about who makes the BEST move. And right now if I was in there, I’d lay low and let things develop. Then when the opportunity is there…POUNCE!
The bell rings at ringside and it doesn’t take long at all for the 4 wrestlers to split up into pairs of two as Morbius goes after Damon, meanwhile Toddi goes after Phoenix. The cameras catch Toddi attempting a clothesline, only for Phoenix to duck it and then quickly push Toddi into the nearest set of ropes. He delivers a backhand to the gut of Toddi, doubling him over. Phoenix tosses Toddi through the middle and top ropes and out to the outside.
Tex: Here we go already! Toddi and Phoenix taking it to the outside. One referee has his eyes on them while the other is watching Morbius and Damon in the ring.
Duff: Nothing’s illegal in this match Tex. This is Last Man Standing and all four of these guys don’t want to finish 3rd or last in this.
Toddi comes up to his feet pretty quickly on the outside and a little angered plows right into Phoenix, sending him back first into the crowd barricade. The crowd ohs. Meanwhile inside the ring Damon Divine has just made a bit of a mistake and Morbius is beginning to capitalize on it. He begins to take control as each time Damon gets up to run at him, Morbius is there to cut him off and throw him backwards. Damon gets up one last time and goes for a flying spinning heel kick, but Morbius catches the leg of Damon and just yanks his leg back. Damon falls to the mat face first. Morbius looks at Damon before sliding out of the ring and digging under the ring. He pulls out a steel chair as Damon is beginning to get back to his feet inside the ring. Morbius slides in and quickly blindsides Damon, smashing him right over the back of the head with the steel chair. A small trace of blood can be seen on the back of Damon’s head as he falls to the canvas. One of the referees outside of the ring rolls in and begins a ten count while Morbius looks over to Toddi. Toddi starts to roll into the ring, but stops when he sees Morbius still with the chair. Toddi stays outside the ring and goes back to pounding on Phoenix, who has yet to recover from being rammed into the barricade by Toddi to begin with.
Tex: Well the one ref is up to a count of 6 on Divine, and I don’t think Damon’s going to get up from that.
Duff: Probably worse than that Duff, they may have to cart him out of here. That was a VIOLENT chair shot to the back of the head that he took from Morbius! Maybe the Morbius we all used to know IS back…
Tex: That remains to be seen. But meanwhile we have Toddi still going off on Phoenix, not allowing Anthony to get anything going as of yet.
In the ring the referee’s count goes all the way up to 10 and he calls for the bell. Stormy makes the announcement.
Stormy: Damon Divine could not answer a 10 count and is now eliminated…
Morbius nods but doesn’t celebrate as he instead moves over to a corner and places the steel chair in between the second and third ropes.
Tex: He’s got evil intentions. I wonder who he’ll go after first…
Duff: That’s for Morbius to know, and for us to find out!
On the outside Phoenix tries to fight back but Toddi thwarts the attempt by quickly backing up and delivering a thunderous clothesline that actually sends Phoenix up and over the barricade and into the crowd. The referee near them demands that Toddi brings Phoenix back over and get him back into the ring.
Tex: Referee Simon Jones is obviously tired of the B.S. over there and wants Toddi back in the ring, where this match SHOULD be happening.
Duff: Ah, but it IS a Last Man Standing Match, Tex. Anything goes as long as you can keep your opponent down for ten seconds.
Phoenix is down on the crowd’s side of the barricade and the other referee comes over and begins a ten count. He gets up to 3 but Phoenix is already starting to rise. Toddi reaches over and brings Phoenix back over the barricade. As he does so though, Phoenix lunges at him and is able to grab Toddi by the throat.
Tex: This could be the turning point for Phoenix!
Both referees check to see if he’s choking out Toddi. Both see a blatant choke and tell Phoenix to let go. Phoenix does but hops back over the barricade and absolutely drills Toddi with a karate superkick as the crowd actually cheers a bit. Phoenix is seething mad though still as he now turns his attention to Morbius in the ring. Phoenix slides in as one referee goes to count Toddi down. The referee on the outside is up to the count of 3 as Morbius and Phoenix are just tying up in the ring, seeing which of them will gain the advantage in their battle. Meanwhile Toddi is stirring on the outside, now with the referee at a count of 5. Toddi rolls over all the way to the ring apron and begins to pull himself up, stopping the referee’s count at 6. Toddi however doesn’t re-enter the ring, but instead sneaks around it. The referee on the outside sighs at the antics of Toddi as Morbius is finally gaining advantage over Phoenix inside the ring. Morbius lands a flying lariat that connects. This wobbles Phoenix, so Morbius comes back and strikes with a flying knee that puts Phoenix to the canvas. Phoenix however is able to reach forward with his right foot and trip Morbius, sending him staggering over to the ropes. Toddi sees his opportunity and yanks Morbius out of the ring and to the floor as the crowd boos. Phoenix is already recovering in the ring as Toddi grabs Morbius’s arms on the outside of the ring, yanking him over to a set of steel steps. A referee keeps an eye on them as the other is watching Phoenix in the ring, even though Phoenix is now back up to his feet, also with his eyes on Toddi and Morbius. Toddi picks Morbius up and begins to set up for an MKO to the steel steps, but Morbius pulls out of harm’s way and Toddi’s right elbow catches the steel steps. Toddi looks to be in some major pain as the crowd cheers the fact that Toddi got what was coming to him.
Tex: Talk about a backfire!
Duff: Morbius is a veteran. He knew that was coming…
Morbius goes over to Toddi and smirks before scooping Toddi up. Toddi however backslides down Morbius’s back as Phoenix now rolls out of the ring to join the fray. Phoenix kicks Toddi before he also kicks Morbius right in the back. He then drags Morbius over towards the announce table as Tex and Duff back up, already thinking they know what’s coming.
Duff: Better safe than sorry folks!
Phoenix goes to pick Morbius up, but Toddi comes from behind and chop blocks Phoenix at the knee. Phoenix falls to his knees as Toddi gets back up and goes to continue the work Phoenix started. Morbius however is clawing and scratching, until he finally breaks out of the clutches of Toddi. As soon as he does, Phoenix is back up and connects with a spinning heel kick right to the temple of Toddi, who drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes.
Tex: Good lord! Toddi might be out after that!!!
One of the referees begins counting Toddi down. Morbius meanwhile attempts going for the Legacy Effect to Phoenix, but Phoenix catches a hold of Morbius’s knees and plows right into him, knocking him to the floor. Phoenix is quick to act as he brings Morbius up and places him on top of the announce table after getting rid of the AWA covering. Phoenix then climbs a portion of the crowd barricade.
Tex: He might be setting up for the Best Frogsplash Ever!
Duff: He hits the BFE, Morbius could very well be done!
As Phoenix sets sail and lands the BFE square on top of Morbius, the one referee’s count on Toddi is up to 5. Toddi however hears the impact as the crowd in the arena ohs. Toddi struggles to come to his feet as the one referee counts 6…then 7. Meanwhile the second referee is counting the down and out Morbius down as he’s over the remaining shards of what was the announce table. Toddi comes up now at the count of 8 and Phoenix turns his attention to him as Morbius isn’t moving in the pile of debris that Phoenix caused. Phoenix grabs for Toddi, but Toddi reverses and tosses Phoenix right into the side of the ring apron.
One referee still stands over Morbius and the debris, his count up to 5 and still heading upwards towards ten. Meanwhile the other referee keeps his eye on the situation developing close by. The counting on Tassius can still be heard as Toddi plucks Phoenix away from the ring apron and finally decides to roll him back into the ring. The referee on the outside has his count up to 8 and still Morbius hasn’t moved.
Tex: Well Morbius is pretty much gone…
The referee counts 9…then 10. The crowd sends out a mixed reaction as the bell rings for Morbius’s elimination.
Duff: Correction. Morbius IS gone.
Stormy: Ladies and gentlemen, Morbius Tassius has been eliminated. We are now down to our final two.
Tex: Well one of these men will be the new AWA Television Champion while the other will move on to compete for the AWA Universal Championship in the near future.
Duff: That’s a great prize to both of these men. Let’s see who gets it. Both have been very vocal about not wanting to finish 2nd here tonight!
Toddi has maintained his advantage inside the ring as he has Irish whipped Phoenix to the opposite side of the ring. On the rebound Toddi is able to catch Phoenix with a dropkick, sending him straight to the canvas. Phoenix begins to get up right away however so Toddi prepares himself. He waits for Phoenix to get up enough before using a set of the ropes to whirl himself towards Phoenix. He catches Phoenix’s head and spins him out with a hurricanrana. Toddi then backs away from Phoenix as the in-ring referee starts a 10 count.
1…2…3… Phoenix is already beginning to move as Toddi looks a bit frustrated. 4… Phoenix comes up a bit more but Toddi backs up and suddenly delivers a running knee, knocking Phoenix back to the canvas. Toddi isn’t satisfied however as he looks over and sees the steel chair that Morbius left planted in between the second and third ropes earlier after Morbius had used it to eliminate Damon. Toddi grins and goes to grab it. The second referee rolls into the ring, but Toddi reminds the referee that it’s all legal. The referee sighs.
Duff: For once I applaud Toddi. He put the referee in his place!
Tex: But that won’t get him a shot at the AWA Universal Championship. He needs to keep Phoenix down for a 10 count!
Duff: There’s no better way than delivering an MKO and a steel chair shot to Phoenix to finish things off! And Phoenix is vulnerable!
Phoenix is beginning to get back to his feet again. Toddi turns his attention away from the second referee and goes to pancake Phoenix in the back with the chair. However Phoenix is up enough so he’s able to react. He gets out of the way and Toddi is only able to slam the chair against the ropes. Phoenix grabs Toddi from behind and is able to set him up and hit a pump handle slam as the crowd cheers a bit for Anthony.
Tex: Well he’s not vulnerable anymore!
Phoenix wastes no time as he looks over to the steel chair. He snags it before climbing to the top of the nearest turnbuckle. As Toddi begins to get up, breaking the referee’s ten count at 4…Phoenix places the chair behind him and spirals off the top of the turnbuckle with a somersault. The chair smashes against Toddi and holds him down to the mat. Phoenix rolls away and feels for his back a bit but is able to stagger his way to his feet by usage of the ropes. Toddi is coughing a little but is beginning to move and crawl over to the ropes as well. The chair meanwhile is folded up near the center of the ring.
Tex: Whoever can get to that chair first might be able to weaken the other. Both don’t look good at all at this point!
Both are now up towards their feet but it’s Toddi that leans forward and grabs for the head of Phoenix. Phoenix tries to wriggle out but Toddi moves to his right towards the chair and is able to connect with the MKO, Phoenix’s head landing right on top of the steel chair! The crowd shouts out expletives and ohs as the referee begins a ten count. Toddi seethes and crosses his fingers, hoping that Phoenix won’t answer the ten count.
1…2…3…4…5… At the count of 6 Phoenix is beginning to wriggle. Toddi shakes his head and gets red in the face as Phoenix begins to struggle to get to his feet, now at the count of 7 from the referee. Toddi just knows that Phoenix will get to his feet on time so he goes and grabs Phoenix, bringing him up to his feet looking to deliver another MKO to the steel chair. However this time Phoenix is able to stretch out his left arm and hang on to the ring ropes. Phoenix is able to get out of the possible MKO. Toddi turns and Phoenix hits his own version of Toddi’s MKO, planting Toddi down, Toddi’s jaw draping against the bottom rope. The crowd cheers a bit more now for Phoenix since he was fighting to get out of Toddi’s grasp. Phoenix seethes with anger now as he sets up Toddi, leaving his feet on the lower set of ropes. He then drops down, completing the P-DT. Toddi’s head bounces off the canvas and he looks to be out of it so the referee begins his count.
Duff: The P-DT! That might be enough for Phoenix to win this…
Tex: After the punishment both of these men have gone through, it might very well be.
Phoenix falls back after hitting the maneuver as the second referee counts Phoenix down in the ring as well. As the second referee counts 1 though, the first referee is already up to the count of 3 on Toddi. Both referee continue their counts…
Referee Simon Jones: 4!
Referee Chip Long: 2!
Referee Simon Jones: 5!
Referee Chip Long: 3!
Referee Simon Jones: 6!
Though I’m closer to wrong and no further from right.
And now I’m convinced on the inside something's wrong with me.
Convinced on the inside.
There’s something wrong with ME!!''.