GCWA Friday Night Inferno


*Are you ready for another amazing night of wrestling? Well, you've come to the right place. Obviously. I mean, you wouldn't be reading this if you weren't here. I don't think that's remotely possible. You'd have to be viewing this from some alternate dimension or inverted plane of existence. Honestly, that would be awesome if you were. I'd be curious to talk to you about all the differences between your reality and our own. Does your reality's McDonald's still call it a Quarter-Pounder with Cheese? Readers want to know! Anyhow, however you managed to get here, welcome to the show. Let's get started.*

*After the GCWA logo fades away from the screen, we start to see clips from recent Inferno's in the new year. Deana Barrows' voice can once again be heard.*

Deana Barrows: In 2020, the path to glory continues. The journey to Adrenaline Rush will be a long and weary road... and it's unknown if everyone will complete the trip.

*We see the challenge from Jonathan Barrows, putting Duce Jones into an Open Challenge Gauntlet Invitational.*

Deana Barrows: A journey like this will have many twists and turns... and likely many surprises...

*Jones is shown after winning his third match in the Gauntlet, only to then be assaulted by the surprise debut of Mack O'Connor, the last OCW World Heavyweight Champion. O'Connor stands over the man, staring down at him.*

Deana Barrows: As the wars begin to intensify, the dangers will certainly increase...

*Video rolls of Jack Puffer's surprise during The Incredible One's birthday celebration, the beat-down from The A-List, and Ed Houston making the save. TIO is shown laying in the birthday cake, extremely upset.*

Deana Barrows: We're just getting started... The New Era Continues...

*Deana Barrows smiles, showing the look that says a lot without revealing anything. The screen begins to burn along the edges as the image goes away, illuminating every square inch of the screen. In the flames, shots of different wrestling maneuvers are shown. The Crazy Man's Suicide. One Shot, One Kill. The Perfect Finisher. The Duce of Clubs. This Damn Incredible. Blastoff. Each as impressive as you would expect. In the center of the flames, an image of the current GCWA World Heavyweight Champion, Ed Houston, appears, staring intently into the camera. The fury of the flames overtakes the champion, as he disappears from sight. "Legend" from the Score then plays, leading us into the beginning of Inferno!*

"BANG BANG, BANG BANG, BANG BANG, THIS FIRE'S A WEAPON... BANG BANG, BANG BANG, BANG BANG, WON'T STOP 'TIL WE'RE LEGEND!"

*Throughout the flames, images of the various wrestlers competing in the company flash by, some doing their signature maneuvers, others posing for the camera. As the music hits a crescendo, the screen blows apart, and we once again are back in Dallas, Texas! The crowd is energized as always. More than one youngster is shown wearing a custom version of The Rocket Man's mask. It's one of the GCWA's biggest sellers right now. We head to Adrian Rockwell & Hood at the announce table.

Rockwell: Hello, ladies & gentleman, and welcome to Friday Night Inferno!!

Hood: About damn time, I thought this week would never end...

Rockwell: You're just still salty about how last Inferno ended.

Hood: If you were invited as a special guest announcer at an event that got completely ruined, wouldn't you be upset, too?

Rockwell: True, The Incredible One's birthday party didn't end as expected. TIO will get a chance to express himself later tonight against Xtreme, while Dave Branson will look for revenge against the masked super-hero, The Rocket Man!

Hood: Aka Ed Houston.

Rockwell: We have zero confirmation on that, Hood. I mean, I'm sure The Rocket Man has a secret identity, but...

Hood: It's Ed Houston, Adrian! I'm sure of it!

Rockwell: You have photos of him unmasking?

Hood: Well, no...

Rockwell: You have video proof?

Hood: No, but...

Rockwell: Has Houston confessed to you?

Hood: I... dammit, I don't NEED proof! It's obvious!

Rockwell: That would never fly in a court of law...

Hood: ... Fuck you, Adrian...

Rockwell: Alright, and on that colorful note, we also have some major matches tonight on our mid-card. Tony Savage takes on The Demon, who wants revenge for the assault on Sunny Jim. Dangerous Dan competes for the first time in months against Adi Gold, while Duce Jones and Chad Vargas meet up for the first time in the GCWA!

Hood: ...

Rockwell: Quit sulking, Hood, we've got a show to do...

Hood: ... Fine... but only because I owe it to the A-List to continue being professional.

Rockwell: That's the spirit!



*We go to the back, where Jonathan Barrows is seen, pacing back and forth in the suite. Hunter Barrows comes in through the doorway, shaking his head as Jonathan turns to him.*

Jonathan Barrows: What did you find out?

Hunter Barrows: I'm sorry, Johnny, but all I've got is the guy who played the music.

Jonathan Barrows: How'd he even get that Coolio track? I thought I had it deleted from everything.

Hunter Barrows: I don't know, but it's not like it's that hard to find.

Jonathan Barrows: Well, I don't want to hear that music ever again!

*Jonathan angrily grabs a mug off the desk, apparently planning to smash it. But his more fiscal side hits at the last second, and he considers the cost of the mug before putting it back down.*

Hunter Barrows: I understand, bro, and the guy who played it has been put on leave with no pay.

Jonathan Barrows: Why didn't you fire him??

Hunter Barrows: The union.

*Jonathan lets out a large sigh. Damn unions.*

Jonathan Barrows: Well, did he at least confirm who bribed him to play the song?

Hunter Barrows: ... You know who did it, Johnny.

*Jonathan Barrows is shaking his head, looking extremely frustrated, as well as a little depressed.*

Jonathan Barrows: He's fired. It's over. Why can't he just accept it?

Hunter Barrows: I don't know, brother. But we have a show to worry about tonight, so who cares what he's up to?

Jonathan Barrows: You're right... of course, you're right...

*Jonathan straightens up, visibly pulling himself back together.*

Jonathan Barrows: Is everything good with The A-List?

Hunter Barrows: They've been given everything they requested.

Jonathan Barrows: Mack O'Connor?

Hunter Barrows: Still working on final negotiations, but it's looking good.

Jonathan Barrows: And Houston?

Hunter Barrows: Well, supposedly he's not here tonight, just "The Rocket Man"...

Jonathan Barrows: As long as we've got him in the main event, he can call himself anything he wants to. Alright, Hunter. Let's settle in and get... wait... where's Deana?

Hunter Barrows: I haven't seen her tonight.

*Jonathan looks around, a little suspicious at what his sister is up to.*

Jonathan Barrows: Keep an eye out for her. And let's get this show on the road.

Hunter Barrows: Damn straight.

*The brothers go to work, figuring out their strategy for the night, as we head back to ringside.*

Rockwell: I'm always leery of whatever it is The Barrows Brothers are planning.

Hood: Don't worry about it. I'm sure they're just making sure our show is the best on television, which it is, since I'm here.

Rockwell: Sure, Hood, go with that. Minos is ready, so let's go to the ring!


Singles Match
The Incredible One (2-2) vs. Xtreme (7-23-1)

Minos: Our first match of the evening is scheduled for one fall... introducing first...

*The heavy riffs of "I'm Alive" by Disturbed echo throughout the GCWA arena, causing the crowd to boo tremendously. The words "INCREDIBLE" appear large on the big screen as The Incredible One walks out onto the stage followed by his bodyguard Knux. TIO raises his arms out, soaking in the hatred while Knux surveys the area, serious as ever.*

Minos: Making his way to the ring, being accompanied by Knux, from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, weighing in this evening at 215lbs... THE INCREDIBLE ONE!

*TIO begins his way down the ramp while more jeers pour in from his name being mentioned. He smirks again, rolling into the ring and climbing a turnbuckle, posing once more. Knux doesn’t enter the ring – he walks the ringside area once as TIO stretches the ring ropes while his music fades.*

Rockwell: Knux really came through for his boss this week, apparently getting him ownership of a renovated gym in downtown Dallas.

Hood: It'll be a success, just like everything else The Incredible One touches. But I have to ask... why the hell is TIO coming out first? To a loser like Xtreme??

Rockwell: I don't know, Hood. Maybe he couldn't wait to get out here.

Hood: ... Well, if it's TIO's choice, I retract my objection.

Minos: His opponent... standing 6'3" and weighing 290 lbs... from Parts Unknown... here is Xtreme!!

*As the first chords of "What I've Done" by Linkin Park plays, the lights around the entrance begin to flash rapidly. In the midst of this, the dark, tortured presence of Xtreme appears. He walks slowly out onto the ramp, grinning at the thought of the violence to come.*

Rockwell: Xtreme made his presence felt in his return this week, after he attacked both our reporter, Mitchell, and his cameraman.

Hood: Poor Mitchell. Should've gotten a cushy job like we've got...

Rockwell: Wait, Hood! Behind Xtreme!

*As Xtreme starts down the ramp, he's suddenly attacked from behind by Dave Branson and Dylan Thomas!! The double hit sends Xtreme rolling down the ramp to the floor below, holding the back of his head. Branson & Thomas charge down after him, stomping away on the hardcore veteran!*

Rockwell: It's a full-blown assault!

Hood: Ladies and gentlemen, The A-List!

*Xtreme tries to get up to fight back, but Branson quickly grabs him around the throat, glaring at him. He lifts him up, giving Xtreme the FIXED! Chokeslam on the floor!!! Xtreme's out, as we can see The Incredible One & Knux looking on from the ring, laughing. Thomas isn't done, though, as he drags Xtreme over to the railing, putting his foot into the metal. Dylan then leaps up and comes down with all his weight, crashing down on the ankle!!! Xtreme lets out a scream, grabbing at his leg, as Thomas steps back, exchanging an evil glance with Branson.*

Rockwell: He's done it again! Thomas did the same thing to Xtreme's ankle back in August, putting Xtreme on the shelf for a while!

Hood: Dylan Thomas is nothing if not consistant!

Rockwell: But it's entirely unnecessary! What has Xtreme done to deserve this??

Hood: He accepted a match with a member of The A-List. A mistake that The Rocket Man will also pay for later on tonight!

*Xtreme can't walk, but Branson & Thomas 'help' him, dragging his body towards the ring. They throw Xtreme into the ring, at the feet of The Incredible One. Knux steps out of the ring, content to let his boss continue the beat-down. The referee gets between them, though, shaking his head and pointing towards Xtreme's injuries. He then leans over Xtreme, talking to him, as Xtreme desperately grabs at his injured, possibly broken ankle.*

Rockwell: The referee looks like he's not going to let this match even start!

Hood: What an arbitrary decision! Let 'em fight, ref!

Rockwell: Xtreme can't even stand, Hood!

Hood: So? He doesn't need to stand, just get pinned.

*The Incredible One turns towards Knux, talking with him about the referee's actions. In the meantime, a red-shirt representative can be seen running towards the ring. He stops next to Minos and waves the referee over as well, who obediently does so. After a brief conversation with a lot of head-shaking from the ref, he turns away, looking frustrated. Minos gets up on the apron with mic in hand.*

Minos: Per the ruling of co-owner Jonathan Barrows... this match... will begin!

*The fans are a little stunned, even as The Bell Rings.*

Hood: Alright! J.B. wants to see a fight!

Rockwell: This is absurd! There's no way Xtreme can compete!

*The referee checks on Xtreme once more, but The Incredible One just pushes him out of the way, not caring about his opponent's condition. He drags Xtreme up, whipping him towards the ropes just out of spite. Predictably, Xtreme immediately collapses, groaning and holding his ankle tightly. TIO laughs and looks around at the audience, acting as if he's wondering what's wrong. He steps back to Xtreme and gets him up on one leg, before lifting him up and delivering a fireman's carry DDT! Xtreme's down, but The Incredible One doesn't have any intention of pinning him so quickly.*

Hood: TIO's looking dominant so far, huh, Adrian?

Rockwell: I don't even want to talk to you right now...

Hood: Why not? Everyone loves to talk to me!

*Xtreme rolls over onto his stomach and starts crawling, apparently looking towards the ropes. The Incredible One follows him for a few steps, then stomps on him a couple more times, doing more damage. Branson, Knux, and Thomas are shown on the outside, applauding. We see Lissandra Thomas also coming down the aisle now that things are on their way, smiling widely at how this is going. She steps up to her husband, giving him a big kiss. In the ring, The Incredible One slowly brings Xtreme up and puts him in a Gory Special hold, before releasing him into a facebuster takedown! Xtreme's out, as TIO goes for the cover... 1... 2... and TIO lifts Xtreme up, smiling as he says he's not finished yet.*

Hood: Xtreme wants to keep fighting!

Rockwell: What match are you watching??

Hood: An incredible one!

*With The A-List cheering him on, The Incredible One slowly brings up Xtreme one more time. Xtreme has to hang onto the nearby turnbuckle to have any chance of keeping upright. TIO uses this to his advantage, reaching down and lifting Xtreme up onto his shoulders in another impressive display of strength. He then steps forward and lands This Damn Incredible (Argentine Piledriver) in the middle of the ring!! The referee slides into position, waiting, as The Incredible One smirks down at his opponent. He looks to the outside, as if getting a vote on if that's enough. Satisfied, TIO then drops and finally makes the cover... 1... 2... 3!!!!!*

Minos: Here is your winner... The Incredible One!!

Hood: A flawless victory!

Rockwell: Thanks in part to the ambush from Dave Branson & Dylan Thomas!

Hood: Oh, please, you really think TIO needed help to defeat a guy like Xtreme?

Rockwell: I wouldn't have thought so, but apparently he did!

Hood: This wasn't about beating Xtreme, Adrian. This was about sending a message to guys like Jack Puffer and Ed Houston. And in my opinion? Message received!

*The rest of the A-List come into the ring, helping The Incredible One to slowly roll Xtreme out onto the apron and down to the floor. The members all line up together, locking hands and raising their arms, to the heavy boos of the audience watching.*



*Knux takes Xtreme and tosses him out of the ring as TIO motions for a microphone. He puts his finger to his neck to "cut his music" as his theme fades out and TIO begins to speak.*

TIO: For those of you who were anticipating the good Detective surprising the A-List tonight with another stealth attack - you are mistaken. Puffer is not here tonight and who knows why? Maybe he's off looking for another lead to his Warrick Hill search, maybe he's stuck on a cruise ship trying to get a tan - but it's good he's not here because if he was I'd destroy him. No, Puffer not being here tonight is good for him because it's made me take my short term anger out on Xtreme and focus my long term goal on you Puffer... and a month from now is a special event. I say we make this official right now and book it - Detective Jack Puffer versus the Incredible One - at Adrenaline Rush III... that is, if you make it to then.

*TIO drops the microphone, smirking and celebrating with the rest of the A-List as they make their way up the ramp and the feed cuts to the announce team.*

Hood: That's a match I can't wait to see! The Incredible One finally gets his hands on Puffer!

Rockwell: Can we get medics out here for Xtreme? Please?

Hood: Why? I thought Xtreme 'liked pain'...

*The medics make their way down the aisle, having waited for the A-List to leave. It's unknown if this was their own decision, or another decree from Jonathan Barrows. Either way, they're here now, checking on Xtreme, who is barely moving. We fade to commercial break.*





*We come back to see a stretcher being wheeled through the backstage area. Xtreme appears to be in a ton of pain as the medics work to keep him stabilized on the stretcher, taking him towards the waiting ambulance.*

Medic: That ankle looks bad. Has it been broken before?

*Xtreme lets out a weak groan, the only acknowledgement of his agony. The medics rush to get him in the ambulance, hurrying past a man who's mopping up the floor in the hallway. He turns and looks over at them, as we can hear a small cheer from the crowd.*

Peter "The Janitor" Vaughn: Poor Xtreme. That Incredible guy can be really tough.

*Vaughn goes back to mopping, whistling to himself a happy tune, as we return to ringside.*

Rockwell: Vaughn perhaps reminiscing to himself about his victory over The Incredible One, thanks to Ed Houston.

Hood: Stop pushing fake news, Adrian. The Incredible One, the man who we just saw in the ring, would wipe the floor with Vaughn just like Vaughn's doing with that mop.

Rockwell: Maybe so, especially with his current back-up. Who knows when we'll see Xtreme in the GCWA again, if ever.

Hood: Good. Time to find new blood anyway, maybe someone who can actually win a match...


Singles Match
Dangerous Dan (35-29-2) vs. Adi Gold (1-3)

Minos: The next match is scheduled for one fall... coming to the ring... standing 5'6" and weighing 120 lbs... from Windsor Ontario... with her brother, Fisher Goldblum... here is Adi Gold!

*Generate by Eric Prydz hits over the PA System. Adi Gold comes out first as her giant brother Fisher Goldblum follows her. Together they head down towards the ring. Adi ignoring the crowd as much as possible while Fisher waves and touches a fans hand here and there. They do this until they get near the ring and Adi slides into the ring under the ropes and Fisher climbs into the ring over the top. They stand in the middle while Adi is holding her hands in the air smirking.*

Rockwell: At Darkness Falls, Crazy Chris defeated Adi Gold to earn an X Division Title shot. Tonight, we see if Adi's fortunes improve against Chris' brother, Dangerous Dan.

Hood: I'm still hoping for a rebirth of these two competitors. There's definitely talent there! Maybe not brain cells in Fisher's case, but still, talent!

Rockwell: It's been a rough ride for Adi and Fisher, but a win here tonight over a Hall of Famer would do wonders for their confidence.

Minos: Her opponent... standing 5'11" and weighing 225 lbs... from Smithville, Tennessee... he is a GCWA Hall of Famer... with his brother, Crazy Chris... here is Dangerous Dan!!

*The lights go out as a strobe of red and blue begin flashing across the arena:

"I was born in a thunderstorm
I grew up overnight
I played alone
I played on my own
but I survived"

*Dangerous Dan and Crazy Chris emerge onto the stage area staring out into the crowd.*

"I wanted everything I never had
Like the love that comes with life
I wore envy and I hated it
But I survived"

*The wrestlers begin making their way towards the ring, embracing the fans, but keeping their emotions in check.*

"I had a one way ticket to a place where all the demons go
Where the wind don't change
And nothing in the ground can ever grow
No hope, just lies
And you're taught to cry in your pillow
But I survived"

*Dan now climbs the steps and heads up to the turnbuckle, with Chris going up on the other side. Dan points to the crowd, and lip syncs "I'm still breathing..." from his theme song lyrics. Dan and Chris slowly climb down the turnbuckle and stand in the middle of the ring, as the lights dim and a spotlight shines on them. Dan falls to his knees with Chris behind him as the lyrics from his song blasts over the PA:*

"I'm ALIVE...I'm ALIVE...I'm ALIIIIIIIIIIIVE!"

*The spotlight fades out as Dan stands to his feet, with Chris looking confident next to him. They head to the corner waiting for the match to start.*

Rockwell: The Danger Boiz have felt disrespected in the new GCWA era as of late.

Hood: I know they've threatened to take over the place. That can't have gone over well with the Barrows, which is why they're still far down the card.

Rockwell: The more victories they get, the harder it is to ignore them.

*The Bell Rings.*

Hood: So this is the first match Dangerous Dan's had since... when?

Rockwell: I believe we last saw him in an actual match at GCWA Homecoming in October 2019.

Hood: So he's going to have some ring rust.

Rockwell: Maybe. But I've never seen The Danger Boiz ever have any struggles when it comes to being inside the ring...

*Dangerous Dan exchanges a few more words with his brother, Crazy Chris, before turning and preparing himself for action. Adi is ready, setting herself in place. She nods to her brother, Fisher, who looks reluctant. Adi shakes her head at him again before nodding, then looks back at Dan. Fisher starts moving around the ring, heading to where Crazy Chris is standing. Crazy Chris sees him, looking confused, and then a little concerned. Fisher approaches him, saying something about being sorry, before going after him! He grabs for Crazy Chris again and again... and Crazy Chris keeps avoiding him! Fisher keeps trying, determined, his bulk keeping him from moving as fast as the Hall of Famer.*

Hood: I think Adi told Fisher to go after Crazy Chris right away, after the brothers successfully distracted him at Darkness Falls.

Rockwell: It's a sensible strategy, if Fisher had at least been subtle. But I don't think his heart is really into this.

Hood: It might still work, though, Adrian! Look, Dan's distracted!

*As Fisher makes another swipe at Crazy Chris, following him around the ring, Dangerous Dan leans over the ropes. He's trying to figure out whether his brother needs his help or not. Behind him, though, Adi is moving in, planning for the quick roll-up victory! She grabs him, no, Dangerous Dan hangs onto the ropes, and Adi rolls backwards on her own. She hops back up as Dangerous Dan spins and charges, kicking her in the gut, then lifting her up and hitting the Danger Zone (Angel's Wings)! The fans cheer, even as Dangerous Dan is already moving, heading to the ropes. As Adi tries to pull herself up, Dan springboards back in, catching her with the ENDDING To Remember (Springboard Diving DDT)!!*

Rockwell: So much for ring rust!

Hood: I'll give him this, he's flying around like he used to. But does he have the stamina for a long contest?

Rockwell: I'm not sure we're going to find out the answer in this match, Hood. It might be over here in just a few minutes!

*Fisher makes another lunge at Crazy Chris, who rolls quickly away and comes up in a defensive position. Fisher then looks back at the ring, his mouth opening wide in shock as he sees his sister down on the mat. He climbs up the apron and starts to go over the ropes, but Crazy Chris charges, hitting a running smash into Fisher's grounded leg! Fisher, strung up on the ropes for a second, groans and falls back out of the ring, rolling to the outside. Dangerous Dan, not distracted, waits for Adi to rise up, only to nail her with The ENDD Is Near Superkick!! Adi collapses to the mat on her back, while Dangerous Dan heads back to the turnbuckle.*

Rockwell: It's looking bad for Adi Gold!

Hood: Damn, she had a plan that could have worked, too, but it was kind of an all-or-nothing gamble!

Rockwell: And she came up snake eyes!

*Fisher is still down, holding his knee and looking upset. Crazy Chris is staying back from him, almost looking regretful that he had to do that to the younger wrestler. In the ring, Adi is still down from the superkick, even as Dangerous Dan perches at the top of the turnbuckle. After a hand signal of respect to the fans, he takes over, flying through the air and landing The ENDD (Swanton Bomb)!! The crowd pops loudly for the move, having seen it so many times over the years. Dangerous Dan makes the cover, hanging onto Adi's leg as the ref counts... 1... 2... 3!!!*

Minos: Here is your winner... Dangerous Dan!!

Rockwell: A stunningly easy victory for the GCWA Hall of Famer Dangerous Dan!

Hood: I thought this one could be a great contest. What a disappointment.

Rockwell: At the very least, the Danger Boiz have to hope that Jonathan Barrows was watching. Those two title shots they've earned have to be weighing heavily on their minds.

*The Danger Boiz both celebrate in the ring, turning to the camera and pointing to themselves, demanding respect. They turn and leave, as Fisher crawls in to check on his sister.*



*The image switches to a split-screen, showing on one side, Duce Jones preparing himself with a little shadow-boxing against the wall. On the other side, we see Chad Vargas walking down the hallway, ready to go. He sees the camera, smirks into it, and then shoves the cameraman, sending him toppling backwards, giving us a split-screen view of the ceiling as Vargas walks by. We fade out.*





*We return to a backstage locker room, where our intrepid reporter, Jones, is waiting in front of the lens.*

Jones: Hello, everyone, and welcome back! I'm here with one of the newest wrestlers to the GCWA, Aaron Warthog!

*The camera turns to Warthog, who is slowly cracking his knuckles as he stands to the side. Actually, it only looks like he's cracking knuckles. Actually, he's cracking shells, peanuts, which he then pops into his mouth.*

Jones: Aaron, you've had a lot of struggles in your GCWA career so far. With losses to star wrestlers like Duce Jones, Jack Puffer, and Ed Houston. You unfortunately weren't even booked to compete tonight. What can you do to begin turning this trend around?

*Warthog finishes chewing on a final peanut before answering, since it's always bad manners to talk with your mouth full.*

Aaron Warthog: Well, Jones, my daddy always taught me, if at first you fail to succeed, get your fat ass up and do something useful!

Jones: Uh, okay... does that mean...

Aaron Warthog: It means my daddy was a jackass.

*Jones doesn't know quite how to respond to that. Thankfully, Warthog is already continuing.*

Aaron Warthog: But it also means I'm not a quitter. I've been too quick to accept every match they've thrown my way. So I've decided this week, I'm going to call my own shot!

Jones: So you're going to challenge someone to face you next week on Inferno?

Aaron Warthog: That's right, Jonesy. I'm calling out a former champion, a man who has fought in the GCWA for a long time now. That's right, I'm calling you out... Xtreme!

*Jones, surprised, stares at Warthog for a few moments.*

Jones: But, Aaron, Xtreme was carted out of here earlier tonight after a serious assault from The A-List! I don't think he'll be able to compete in only a week's time...

Aaron Warthog: That ain't none of my concern, Jonesy. If Xtreme can't, or won't, fight me next week, then I'll take that forfeit win and really be on my way here in the Gee-Cee-Doubleya-Ay! I'll see you next week, Xtreme!

*Warthog turns and walks out of the room, as Jones, flabbergasted, turns back to the camera.*

Jones: Well... you heard it here first.

*We go back to ringside.*

Rockwell: So Aaron Warthog is challenging somebody to face him that will almost surely never show up??

Hood: I love it! It's brilliant! I never knew Warthog had it in him!

Rockwell: Who's he going to challenge next, Elvis Presley??

Hood: Oooh, we'd get a lot of mainstream coverage for that. We'll have to pass that on to him.

Rockwell: Man... okay, for now, let's just get to this next match, which is almost guaranteed to be a barn-burner!


Singles Match
Duce Jones (13-3) vs. Chad Vargas (6-3)

Minos: This next match is scheduled for one fall... entering the arena... standing 6'4" and weighing 240 lbs... from Nashville, Tennessee... here is "The Confederate Icon" Chad Vargas!!

*"Needle & The Spoon" by Lynyrd Skynyrd hits the speakers, earning some strong boos from the audience as Chad Vargas makes his way out. Vargas struts towards the ring with his usual swagger, cocky as always. He enters the ring and climbs up on the turnbuckle, raising both arms mockingly towards the crowd, listening to the negative reaction before coming back down.*

Rockwell: Vargas seemingly ended his long-running rivalry with Bob Grenier once and for all a few weeks ago by cleanly defeating him, and then adding in a second Stroke for good measure.

Hood: Grenier never could get off the ground here in the GCWA, could he? But The Confederate Icon is ready to be a full-time wrestler!

Rockwell: Yep, now that he's gotten his septic tank taken care of.

Hood: Leave it to a toilet technician to get a debate going online of how much a legend like Chad Vargas actually shits in a single day.

Minos: His opponent...

*The fans are buzzing, but soon turn to a mixed reaction as a voice begins to speak through the PA system.

"And the whole world loves it when you sing the blues... Da. Da.. Da. Da. Da.. Da...."

*The opening sounds of "Godspeed" by Don Trip begins to play as the lights inside of the arena turn a crimson hue color, soon the stage filling up with smoke. After about a minute of waiting, Duce Jones slowly emerge through the fog, mixed emotions coming from the crowd.

Minos: Making his way to the ring... standing 6'0" and weighing in at two hundred fifteen pounds... from Memphis, Tennessee... the former GCWA North American Champion... DUCE JONES!!

*Slowly making his way towards the ring, Jones ignores the cheers and jeers that the fans are giving, as he soon makes it to ringside. Climbing onto the apron, Duce goes to the corner to his right, climbing onto the second rope and peering out into the crowd. Finally done, he jumps over the top rope, landing inside of the ring and removes his hooded vest as he prepares for action. He steps to the outside, handing off the vest, while looking to the side.*

Rockwell: Jones' Invitational Gauntlet ended in shocking fashion last week thanks to the debut of Mack O'Connor!

Hood: Did O'Connor get the $25,000? I mean, he didn't pin Duce, but he sure put him down to end the series.

Rockwell: It was an ambush, not part of the match!

Hood: So?

Rockwell: Honestly, I think Duce is looking for revenge here tonight by going after another OCW veteran. We'll see if he's completely focused on who he's actually fighting here tonight.

*The Bell Rings.*

Duce Jones is looking for recognition. Chad Vargas is looking for a return to the main event. And both want their opportunity at the World Title. Who takes the next step?

Hood: Not to mention it's a battle for Tennessee! Memphis vs. Nashville! It doesn't get much more personal than that!!

*Vargas, seeing that Duce is still getting his gear stored, starts towards him in the corner. Duce spins, though, ready, so Vargas stops in his tracks. He doesn't look remorseful in the least, showing Duce his trademark smirk. He waves Duce on, wanting to meet him in the center of the ring. Duce approaches him, with the two exchanging some words. Vargas apparently is saying that he'll do the same thing to Duce that Mack O'Connor did. Duce is telling him to bring it on, in his own unique way. Vargas then steps back, only to try and throw a haymaker! But Duce blocks it and throws one of his own, driving Vargas back towards the corner with shot after shot!*

Rockwell: I don't think Vargas should have mentioned O'Connor.

Hood: He's trying to get into Duce's thick head, Adrian!

Rockwell: Well, let's call it half-successful, then, because Duce is definitely reacting!

*In the corner, Duce lays into Vargas, landing a series of punches and chops. The final hit sends Vargas halfway through the ropes, as if to fall outside. Duce grabs him and drags Vargas back in, locking him up. He goes for a German suplex, but Vargas blocks it with his leg, then throws a few elbows back to get himself free. Duce stumbles back, but returns quickly, running at his opponent. Vargas drops his shoulder, throwing Duce up and over to the outside! But Duce manages to land on the apron, waiting at the ropes as Vargas takes a few steps away. He springs back up, going for a shining wizard knee strike! But Vargas reacts almost immediately, catching the leaping Duce on the way down by the head and getting a modified Snakeskin DDT!!! The fans pop for the move, if not the wrestler, as Vargas makes the first cover... 1... 2.. and Duce kicks free in plenty of time.*

Hood: Chad Vargas has still got it! What a move!

Rockwell: No matter what the fans think of him, this is one of the most experienced wrestlers in the world today. There aren't many moves he hasn't seen and learned a counter for!

*Vargas is back on his feet now, driving his boots into Duce's side to knock him over. There's not much respect being shown from the Confederate Icon. He does a quick strut before pulling Duce up, quickly lifting him up into the air and showing a little old-school power by holding him up there for a couple of seconds before dropping back to the canvas with the vertical suplex! Vargas then turns Duce over, applying a reverse chin lock on the mat, grinning towards the camera as he works to stretch Duce's neck out. The fans are booing, not happy with the slowing down of the match, but Vargas doesn't care about their opinion.*

Hood: That's right, Vargas, keep him on the ground...

Rockwell: It's not a popular strategy with the fans, but it can be effective.

Hood: Yep. Duce can't use that knee of his when he can't get to his feet, can he?

*Vargas tries to keep the hold locked on, leaning his weight into it. But the fans are starting to chant for Duce, and he's hearing them. He starts to work his way back up, getting both men to their feet. Sensing the change in momentum, Vargas throws in a hard left hand into Duce's face before releasing his hold. He then goes to the ropes and comes back for a clothesline. But Duce catches him on the way in, using Vargas' momentum against him to spin him into Being IntroDUCED (Inverted hip toss into knee strike)!! Vargas immediately goes out of the ring, clutching the back of his head. He takes a few steps on the outside, trying to recover... but Duce is already charging, leaping onto him with a suicide dive!! Another "Duce" chant starts, as both wrestlers try to recover from the impact.*

Rockwell: Duce Jones is always willing to put his own welfare on the line in these matches!

Hood: In that, he has an edge on Vargas, if only because Vargas would never be that stupid.

Rockwell: Well, right now it's working for the former North American Champion!

*Duce gets back on his feet first, having mostly ridden out the impact. He pulls Vargas over to the side, whipping him into the metal barricade at ringside! Vargas winces from where his back hit, even as Duce comes over to him, throwing in a few kicks to the midsection. The referee has begun his count inside the ring, but neither wrestler seems to be worrying about it. Duce takes Vargas over to the stairs, looking to bang his head onto them, but Vargas manages to block it, then stomps down, smashing into Duce's foot! Duce lets go of him, feeling the pain, and Vargas immediately capitalizes, bouncing Duce's head off the stairs instead! Duce falls backwards, as Vargas quickly turns and rolls into the ring before rolling back out, resetting the count.*

Hood: You should never let the fight get outside when you're against someone like Chad Vargas!

Rockwell: Nope, the man knows more dirty moves than you know strippers.

Hood: ... I know a lot of strippers.

Rockwell: I'm sure you do.

*As the ref continues his new count, Vargas has pulled Duce up. He throws a taunt his way, saying he's not even in Mack O'Connor's league, before whipping Duce towards the stairs. But Duce springs himself over the steps, landing on the other side, avoiding impact! Vargas, surprised, stares at him through the ropes on either side of the corner as Duce turns back to him, seething. They both slide into the ring at the same time, with Vargas trying to come forward only to have Duce leap into the air, scoring a Superman punch!! Vargas falls against the ropes, stunned. As Vargas rebounds off, Duce catches him and lifts him up with a suplex into a neckbreaker! He lands this twice more, putting Vargas through the Eye of the Hurricane!! With Vargas down, Duce makes the cover... 1... 2... and somehow Vargas gets a shoulder up!*

Rockwell: Duce Jones has gotten his second wind!

Hood: He'll need about thirty more of those if he wants to beat the Confederate Icon!

*As Vargas struggles to get to his knees, hurting, Duce moves back to the side, lining him up. He races forawrd, going for the Krayzed Knee!! But Vargas suddenly pops up, having been at least partially feigning his injuries, and catches Duce with a boot, followed by the Lethal Strike (Swinging neck breaker)!! Vargas makes the cover, trying to hold the tights as the ref counts... 1... 2... but Duce kicks out! Vargas, annoyed that he didn't finish it, decides to go for pain instead, grabbing Duce's legs and stepping through to apply the Figure Four Leg Lock! No, Duce blocks it by rolling Vargas up! The ref is there... 1... 2... and Vargas barely kicks out in time!*

Rockwell: Close fall after close fall, and any one of them could be the end!

Hood: This one's really delivering! C'mon, Vargas, show him he's not the legend you are!

*Both wrestlers are back up now, with Vargas landing a shot to the throat to stun Duce. He reaches in, trying to pull Duce close for the Stroke! But Duce fights it off, throwing his arm back. He turns, grabbing at Vargas, wanting to start the Duce of Clubs, but Vargas pushes away and goes to the eyes, blinding Duce! The ref admonishes him, even as Vargas steps up to grab Duce again. But Duce, blinded or not, is able to grab and lift Vargas up, dropping him with the Final Tic 2.0!!! The crowd cheers, even as Duce works to clear his vision... even as "Vagabond" by The Greenskeepers begins to play! The audience all spin, turning towards the entryway, as Duce starts working frantically to clear his vision.*

Rockwell: It's Mack O'Connor! He's here on Inferno once again!

Hood: If he's signed with the GCWA, he has every right to be here, Adrian!

Rockwell: Yes, but this isn't his match, so what's he doing here?

Hood: Probably just wants to say hi to Chad, I bet.

Rockwell: Somehow I think there's more to it that that...

*Mack O'Connor appears in the entrance, slowing walking down the aisle towards the ring. Duce Jones can see him now, getting to his feet. He prepares himself, daring Mack to make his way in. He has no problems fighting him now, after what happened last week. Mack stops at the edge of the aisle, though, just looking up at Duce with his customary look. Behind Duce, Vargas is getting up, realizing what's going on. He grabs Duce from behind, rolling him up!! The ref counts... 1... 2... no, Duce kicks out! Both wrestlers hop up, with Duce angrily swinging at Vargas only to miss and go around. Vargas lifts him up, giving Duce an atomic drop that sends him into the turnbuckle post!! Duce stumbles backwards, knocked senseless, even as Vargas latches on and drops him with the Stroke!!! He covers, making sure to hold the tights once again out of the ref's sight... 1... 2... 3!!!!*

Minos: Here is your winner... "The Confederate Icon" Chad Vargas!!

Hood: Yes! Vargas with the huge victory!

Rockwell: If Mack O'Connor hadn't come down, it might have turned out differently, Hood!

Hood: O'Connor never even entered the ring, man, Duce has no one to blame but himself!

Rockwell: I think Duce will disagree with that. Nonetheless, everyone will need to sit up and take notice that Chad Vargas looks to be back in form!



*Chad Vargas rolls out of the ring, still celebrating his victory. He turns and see Mack O'Connor, with the two just staring at each other for a moment. Vargas smiles and departs, heading towards the back. In the ring, Duce Jones is pulling himself back up, looking a little frustrated. He turns towards where Mack O'Connor is now getting up on the apron.*

Rockwell: And now Duce will have to fight after a particularly grueling encounter!

Hood: The man fought several matches last week in a row, this would only be his second here tonight. Suck it up, Duce!

*Duce stands up as straight as he can, raising his hands, daring Mack to come into the ring. He's more than ready to go after him. But Mack just smirks at him before stepping back off the apron and walking away, heading to the back! Duce, in disbelief, starts to go after him, although he still looks a little dazed from the turnbuckle shot. The referee stops him, checking on his head, as Duce just watches Mack depart.*

Rockwell: Okay, so much for that fight.

Hood: O'Connor is so deep into Duce's head right now, he's seeing his memories from kindergarten. I bet he was bullied there.

Rockwell: Definite mind games from Mack O'Connor, but we still don't know what's brought him to the GCWA!

*The cameras focus on Mack O'Connor as he heads back through the curtain, not even pausing to look back at the disappointed fans, who wanted to see a full-out confrontation. The picture fades to commercial.*






*We're in the back, showing us The Danger Boiz as they are out at their car. Their bags get thrown into the trunk, which is quickly slammed.*

Dangerous Dan: So another victory for us. You think any of them gave a damn?

Crazy Chris: It feels like no matter how much we win, they keep just shoving us back down.

*Both brothers shake their heads, as they turn towards the car. But Crazy Chris stops before getting in, looking at his brother on the other side.*

Crazy Chris: Maybe it's time we finally take the choice out of their hands.

*Crazy Chris then turns and starts back into the arena, with Dangerous Dan shrugging and following close behind. We go back to ringside.*

Rockwell: What do The Danger Boiz have in mind? They've threatened to take over the GCWA before, due to their title shots being ignored!

Hood: They should just go home and wait. You never know, the Barrows might eventually get to them.

Rockwell: They're GCWA Hall of Famers, they shouldn't have to wait!

Hood: So if Lurrr, Punisher, or Shannon Shag-Nasty just walked in here and demanded a title shot, they shouldn't have to wait, either?

Rockwell: Well...

Hood: Save your hypocrisy. They have to wait at the back of the line like everyone else!


Singles Match
Tony Savage (7-1) vs. "The Demon" Daniel Wright (0-0-1)

Minos: The next match is scheduled for one fall... now entering the arena... standing 6'6" and weighing 415 lbs... from Big Ugly, West Virginia... here is "The Demon" Daniel Wright!!

*The fans react with boos as "Existence is Punishment" by Crowbar plays. The Demon walks out of the back, looking ready to kill his opponent tonight. He doesn't even seem to notice the crowd, heading straight for the ring. He's more than ready to start this fight... and end it.*

Rockwell: After spending some time with Sunny Jim in the hospital, The Demon is wanting revenge here tonight.

Hood: I'm still hoping for a full recovery for Sunny Jim. Savage's attack really crossed the line.

Rockwell: And The Demon ambushing him with a chair with Sunny Jim's backing? That didn't?

Hood: Savage is a wrestler! He knows what he's getting into. Sunny Jim wasn't even out at the ring. I'm shocked he hasn't been arrested for assault yet!

Minos: His opponent... standing 6'4" and weighing 231 lbs... from Atlanta, Georgia... here is Tony Savage!!

*The lights dim low. He has no need for pyrotechnics, all the flashes from smart phones and camera illuminate his way down the ramp.*

*The intense drum beat of "Way Of The Fist' pounds over the arena's sound system, and the man marches down to the ring, dressed in black military pants and boots. His shirtless chest bears tattoos and scars, including bullet and bomb wounds, across his core like a mural.*

*Security makes sure, due to his other job as soldier of fortune, he's not packing any outside weaponry. Once they clear him, he jumps onto the apron and climbs into the ring.*

*He climbs the turnbuckle, his mouth twisted in a wolfish, blood-thirsty grin, as he stands with arms crossed, waiting for action.*

Rockwell: Apparently Tony Savage is going to be participating in a "Wrestling For Christ" event soon, leading to his church-style promo earlier this week.

Hood: I haven't made it to church in a long time...

Rockwell: Holy water burns too much?

Hood: No, I... mother fucker...

*The Bell Rings.*

Rockwell: Savage vs. The Demon! And we're not going to waste any time!

*The Demon barely waited for the bell to ring before charging, grabbing at Savage. He shoves him back into the corner, then charges, wanting an avalanche. But Savage responds immediately, coming out with a series of right crosses that drive the larger wrestler backwards. He then hits The Demon with a forearm to the side of the head, turning him around. Savage grabs him from behind, trying to lift him for the high-angle tiger suplex. But The Demon is just too heavy, shifting his weight and managing to throw Savage overhead instead! Savage does a flip, landing in a seated position in the corner, stunned and unable to dodge as The Demon comes in with a running knee into the corner! Savage sags to the side, but The Demon doesn't back off, continuing to kick away and letting loose his rage.*

Rockwell: The Demon only has one goal tonight, and I don't think that goal has anything to do with winning...

Hood: If he gets his way, Tony Savage will never wrestle again!

Rockwell: There are still rules, though, and the ref needs to enforce them!

*The referee has been counting away, reaching five, and he has to force The Demon back out of the corner. He threatens him, warning him about a disqualification. The Demon just glares at him, with the referee deciding that he got his point across and backing off. The Demon turns back to Savage, stepping in, but Savage suddenly uses the middle ropes to spring himself to his feet, slugging away! He drives The Demon back with shot after shot, showing off his training. He ducks under one Demon return swing and fires a couple of jabs into his stomach. With The Demon bending forward, Savage grabs him by the arms and swings downwards with a double-arm DDT! He struggles to get The Demon rolled over and makes the cover... 1... 2.. and The Demon throws Savage off, showing plenty left in the tank.*

Rockwell: Savage needs to keep The Demon down on the mat to remove his power and size advantage.

Hood: He sure isn't going to be tossing him around with suplexes and powerslams, that's for sure.

*As The Demon tries to rise back up, Savage is back on top of him, latching onto The Demon's arm and applying an inverse armbar submission! The referee watches both men for any signs of tapping, as Savage works over his foe. But The Demon is already breaking free, shoving Savage away. He starts to rise up, but Savage attacks the leg, hitting right at the joint to knock The Demon back down. Savage then applies a calf crusher, trying to get all the leverage he can in straining The Demon's leg. The Demon fights against it, trying to kick free, but Savage gets it sinked in tightly. However, the wrestlers are too close to the ropes, and The Demon is able to drag himself the rest of the way, causing the break. Savage is reluctant to release, but knowing the rules, he drops before the count gets past four.*

Rockwell: Savage's variety of skills are once again being shown off in a GCWA ring!

Hood: Yeah, he's going to beat up Christ for sure!

Rockwell: ... Hood, it's "Wrestling For Christ", not "Wrestling With Christ".

Hood: Oh. Damn. That would have made an awesome match, don't you think?

Rockwell: Yeah, I'm not going there.

Hood: My money would be on Christ...

*Savage has continued to try and keep The Demon down, as he's now straddled over his back while The Demon is on his hands and knees. Savage applies a rear choke, hanging on tight, but The Demon stands up in spite of the hold, bringing Savage up with him! The Demon then takes a step before falling backwards, bringing all his weight down on the helpless Savage, crushing him! The hold is broken (as might be a rib or two), as Savage flattens out. The Demon sits up, coughing, working to clear his windpipe. He gets up, furious with Savage. He pulls him up, easily lifting him off the ground, and spins him down with a powerslam into the canvas! After a second weight-delivering blow, The Demon makes the cover... 1... 2... Savage shoots his arm up before the third count can land.*

Rockwell: That's over 400 lbs landing on Savage... twice!

Hood: Wrestling fans will never understand how that feels without getting in the ring themselves.

Rockwell: Something we don't recommend. Don't try this at home.

Hood: No, not at home. But maybe the Barrows could start a "Try Your Luck" run at the beginning of every show. I mean, we might lose fans to hospital stays for a while, but it'd be very informative.

*The Demon has Savage back up now, easily lifting the smaller wrestler into his arms. He picks Savage bodily up into the air, taking a step before dropping with a powerbomb! He hangs on while sitting, making the cover... 1... 2... but Savage is able to get free again. The Demon actually seems pleased, as he can continue to do more damage to his opposition. He drafts Savage off the mat, avoiding an attempt at a headbutt, and locks his arms around Savage's frame, crushing him in a bear hug! Savage struggles to fight back, but both arms are pinned, keeping him from reaching The Demon's head. The ref watches closely, asking if Savage wants to give up, but Savage adamently refuses. The Demon loves it, tightening his grip more and more.*

Hood: Savage's head is going to pop like a champagne cork if The Demon keeps squeezing him!

Rockwell: We all know Savage is not the type of man who would submit, Hood.

Hood: Well, then, he's just going to have to suffer, because I'm not sure how he's getting out of this!

*Savage keeps shaking his head in spite of the pain, refusing to quit. The Demon looks a little tired as well, having put a lot into the bear hug. But that doesn't stop him from suddenly lifting Savage upwards into the air and throwing him over with a belly-to-belly release suplex, throwing Savage across the ring! The Demon pulls himself up, smiling widely now at the damage he knows he just caused. He walks over to Savage, who's still on the mat, and drops to make the cover. But Savage suddenly slides himself forward, getting a leg up on The Demon, and applying The Choke Artist (Peruvian Necktie)!!! The fans pop loudly for the hold, as The Demon fights desperately to get free!*

Rockwell: That could be it!! That's Savage's main submission!!

Hood: Damn! Wright should have never thrown him, he should have kept him in close!

Rockwell: And he's paying the price for that decision right now!

*The Demon doesn't have any leverage to escape, as Savage has the hold locked on tight. But The Demon doesn't tap, fighting to try and stay alive. He pushes both men forward, mostly by accident, causing Savage to be partially into the ropes! The ref, seeing this, calls for the break, although Savage doesn't seem interested in doing so. But once the ref reaches four and threatens a disqualification, Savage finally releases it, pushing a semi-conscious Demon off of him. He gets up, complaining to the referee that The Demon himself didn't reach the ropes, but the ref doesn't want to hear it. Annoyed, Savage turns to where The Demon is trying to stand. He comes in, going for a roundhouse kick... but The Demon blocks it, then catches Savage from behind, throwing him with a release German suplex!! Both wrestlers are down, as the fans are chanting for their favorite.*

Rockwell: Another back-and-forth contest!

Hood: It's been a great night so far!

Rockwell: Which wrestler can recover faster?

*The Demon struggles towards the ropes, trying to get his massive frame up. He's still clearly feeling the effects of the Choke Artist submission, as oxygen is hard to come by. Behind him, Savage is pulling on the ropes to rise as well, holding the back of his head. He landed very awkwardly from the release German suplex, which shows on his face. He stumbles towards The Demon, who turns, nailing him with a headbutt! Savage goes down, flat on his back, as The Demon stumbles towards the turnbuckle, going up!! The crowd is in disbelief as The Demon climbs to the second turnbuckle, looking down at his opponent.*

Hood: The Demon is going to Go Mad!!

Rockwell: I've seen Mad Dog pull it off, but not someone the size of Daniel Wright!!

Hood: If he hits this, Sunny Jim will be avenged!

*After a few seconds of balancing, The Demon leaps off, going for the diving headbutt known as Go Mad!! But Savage is able to roll away as The Demon becomes airborne, causing him to headbutt the canvas instead! The Demon sits up, holding his forehead, but tries to slowly rise. He gets to his feet... even as Tony Savage comes charging in, nailing him with One Shot, One Kill!!! The heart punch lands perfectly... but The Demon doesn't fall, instead rocking back and forth. Savage, in shock, stares at him, noting that while he's still on his feet, he's not focusing. So Savage hits the ropes again and returns with ANOTHER One Shot, One Kill!!! This time, The Demon falls, crashing to the mat. Savage makes the cover, holding the leg... 1... 2... 3!!!!!*

Minos: Here is your winner... Tony Savage!!

Rockwell: It took two shots for once, but Tony Savage still got the victory!

Hood: The Demon put up a hell of a fight, but Savage's finisher is so dangerous and can come out of nowhere!

Rockwell: Mad Dog had better watch himself, because he's most likely next!



*In the ring, The Demon is trying to recover, although taking two heart punches to the heart is impossible to shake off rapidly. Savage, seeing him try to get up, makes the decision to roll to the outside... and grab a steel chair!*

Hood: Savage is going to get some true revenge for those chair shots he took a few weeks ago!

Rockwell: He's already got the victory, isn't that enough??

Hood: Nope, not at all. You've felt a steel chair hit, Adrian, you have to know that it's an eye for an eye!

*As The Demon gets on all fours, still dazed, Savage enters the ring behind him. He raises the chair up high... and drives it down into The Demon's spine!! The Demon falls flat to the mat, badly stunned by the impact! But Savage doesn't appear to be done, as he raises one finger to the crowd. He brings the chair up again and smashes it down!! Two fingers are shown, as Savage is just getting warmed up.*

Rockwell: This is taking it too far, Savage!

Hood: No, what he did to Sunny Jim is too far. This is just wrestling!

Rockwell: And as part of wrestling, help is on the way!

*The GCWA North American Champion, "Mad Dog" Mark Wright, is seen briefly as he flashes by the camera, racing to the ring! He slides in, just as Savage is about to bring the chair down once more... and spears Savage, taking him down!! The crowd cheers as the two wrestlers begin exchanging shots while rolling on the mat, brawling!*

Hood: Mad Dog wasn't going to let another blow land on his brother, not after what happened to Sunny Jim!

Rockwell: It's impossible to tell who the crowd is rooting for at this point!

Hood: Both? Neither? Who cares, let them fight!

*The two wrestlers tumble through the ropes to the outside, continuing to be at each other's throats! As the brawl continues, security begins to come out of the back, heading for the ring. The fans aren't happy to see them, with a few even reaching out to try and grab them. But there's no stopping GCWA security, as they swarm down to try and break up the fight. It's not looking so easy, though, as Mad Dog and Savage continue to find ways to get at each other. The fight still hasn't been stopped as we fade out, heading to commercial break.*





*We join Dylan, Dave and Lissandra in their A-List locker room where Dave is watching videos on his phone in one hand while lifting a dumbbell with the other, while Dylan and Lissandra are ecstatic about what happened earlier in the night when Mr. Incredible faced Xtreme. Dylan sits on the couch while Lissie is pacing up and down in a giddy, excitable manner.*

Lissandra: That was incredible earlier tonight!

*Dylan looks and smirks at Lissandra.*

Dylan: Good one, babe.

*Lissandra smiles even more.*

Lissandra: I'm serious! Baby, I think you might have even broke Xtreme's ankle again and David when you...

*Lissandra trails off...*

Lissandra: David... what er... what are you watching anyway?

*Dave stops lifting weights and looks up from his phone.*

Dave: Hm?

Lissandra: What are you watching?

Dave: Nacho Libre.

Dylan: Not JB's finest work....

Lissandra: WHY?

Dave: Because he's an idiot just like 'Rocket Man'. I'm - how do you two put it? - Preparing for a role.

*Dylan throws on one of his own Dylan Thomas t-shirts and checks his watch.*

Dylan: Come on. It's almost time... We'll go and find TIO and Knux...

Lissandra: I'm assuming he's resting after his very strenuous match with Xtreme - you know it was hard work. After what he said earlier tonight, the A-List are on fire!

Dylan: Yeah you're right babe. The A-List are all set to go. Dave, you know what you have to do tonight! Now... Lissie and I are are going to be right there with you. Of course.

*Dylan stands up from the couch laughing with Lissandra. Dave not laughing at all. The three of them start making their way out of the door. We go to ringside.*

Hood: It's about time for more domination from The A-List!

Rockwell: And of course, Branson can't come to the ring alone.

Hood: Why should he? He's got friends! You should try that sometime, Adrian, I'm sure you can find someone who might be nice to you...

Rockwell: Did you get an invite?

Hood: An invite... to what?

Rockwell: I didn't think so.

Hood: Wait a second, an invite to what? What am I missing out on?

Rockwell: Maybe if you had the friends I do, you'd know.

Hood: ... I think you're just making it up.

Rockwell: Maybe so.

Hood: ... WHO IS IT??

Rockwell: I'll never tell. Let's go to the ring!


Singles Match
Dave Branson (1-1) vs. The Rocket Man (0-0)

Minos: It is now time for our main event of the evening... this match will be a No Disqualification match, scheduled for one fall... introducing first... making his 'debut' here tonight... standing 5'9" and weighing 175 lbs... from Parts Unknown... here is The Rocket Man!!

*The 1989 Batman Theme plays over the speakers as the lights dim. As it starts to slowly build up, a light with a rocket symbol is shown on the entrance ramp.*

*As the music gets faster, the lights lighten up. The Rocket Man runs down the ring and slides into the ring, his red cape flowing behind him. He points to the crowd before walking over to one of the turnbuckles.*

*He takes off the cape and drapes it around the turnbuckle. The lights return to their normal brightness as The Rocket Man studies his opponent.*

Rockwell: The Rocket Man has debuted in the GCWA!

Hood: C'mon, Adrian, don't be ridiculous. We all know who that is.

Rockwell: All I know for sure is that The Rocket Man went on a super-heroic adventure this week to discover the whereabouts of a secret criminal wedding. He's a true hero!

Hood: Oh my god, you've lost it...

Minos: His opponent... standing 6'7" and weighing 300 lbs... from Bel Air... here is "The A-List Fixer" Dave Branson!!

*Watch Me Shine by Fozzy hits and the usually stoic Dave Branson jerks the curtain so that it nearly comes off its framework.*

Rockwell: There's Dave Branson, he looks to be in a particularly annoyed mood tonight.

Hood: Annoyed?! Branson is outright pissed tonight Adrian!

*After standing briefly on the rampway, surveying the crowd, Dylan and Lissandra Thomas follow Dave Branson out, playing to the crowd.*

Hood: Shh shh shh! Dylan has a microphone!

Dylan Thomas: Rocket Man! Good luck tonight - No seriously. Davey Boy is in 'Seek and Destroy' mode - I've never seen him this pissed off. Hahahaha.

*Lissandra whispers something into Dave's ear and Dylan pats Dave on the back, while they both smirk on the ramp and follow Dave down as he eyes Rocket Man with the eyes of a hawk. He climbs over the top rope somehow maintaining his composure waiting for the bell to ring.*

Hood: I wonder what Lissie whispered to Branson? Whatever it was, it calmed the big guy down a little.

Rockwell: At least it seems to be a quiet rage now. Maybe that will help.

Hood: Of course it will!

*The Thomas's opt to not climb into the ring but wait on the outside while Lissandra briefly waves at her good friend Hood. The bell rings and we're underway!*

Rockwell: While The Rocket Man is an unknown quantity in the GCWA, Branson might have the edge thanks to the No DQ rule. That means that all of his evil allies in the A-List could get involved here!

Hood: You really throw the "evil" word around a lot when it comes to the A-List, Adrian. Can't you say anything nice about them?

Rockwell: Well, Branson's German Shepard, Sally, seemed like a real sweetheart.

*The Bell Rings.*

Rockwell: Let's see what the hero can do against the A-List Fixer!

Hood: This is going to be good. Rip that mask off, Dave, so I can mock Adrian mercilessly!

*The Rocket Man strikes a pose in the corner, set to face evil wherever it may be. Branson, meanwhile, has already pulled something out of his pocket, putting his fingers through it. It's a pair of brass knuckles! Branson suddenly rushes forward, lashing out with a stiff punch, intent on taking The Rocket Man's head off! But The Rocket Man pulls a matrix-like maneuver, leaning far backwards to avoid the shot! He comes upright, turning, as Branson spins around and launches another shot, this one a sideways swing. The Rocket Man dodges this one as well, doing a roll backwards and leaping back to his feet! Branson, in disbelief, sets himself and comes forward again, launching shot after shot, but somehow The Rocket Man is dodging every blow! He dodges the last one with a backflip, easily rotating himself, and then he quickly climbs the turnbuckle, with one foot on the top rope and one on the second 'buckle, staring down at Branson as the crowd gives a huge cheer for the masked wrestler.*

Rockwell: The Rocket Man is untouchable so far!

Hood: What's he got in that mask, sonar or something? How could he dodge them all?

Rockwell: The man is extraordinary fast!

Hood: You're right, Adrian... he must have taken speed.

Rockwell: That's... not what I meant.

*Branson, getting his anger under control, moves back to the center of the ring. He stays there, daring The Rocket Man to come to him. The hero, hopping off the turnbuckle to the mat, looks perfectly willing to oblige. His attention gets diverted, though, as Lissandra is suddenly reaching through the ropes, grabbing at his foot! The Rocket Man hops away, avoiding the grab. This jump, though, brings him closer to the ropes on the other side, where Dylan Thomas is waiting! He lashes out with a right hand, but The Rocket Man surprisingly catches it, staring at Thomas and shaking his free finger with a "no no". He shoves Dylan, sending him falling off the apron, and then turns... and Branson drives a right hand, still with the brass knuckles, into The Rocket Man's gut!! The Rocket Man falls, gasping for breath, as Branson stands over him, showing only the briefest glance of emotion after finally landing a strike.*

Hood: And The Rocket Man's insides will never be the same!

Rockwell: And all it took was BOTH Lissandra and Dylan getting involved!

Hood: Semantics. All that matters is that Branson landed the blow that probably will decide this match.

*Branson pulls The Rocket Man up, dragging him towards the corner. As he does so, he drops the brass knuckles, leaving them on the mat. The Rocket Man tries to break free, but Branson is too strong, throwing him bodily into the turnbuckle. As The Rocket Man leans on the ropes on either side, Branson moves in, applying both hands around his opponent's throat with a blatant choke! The referee starts to say something, but holds his tongue, remembering that this is a No Disqualification match, making him powerless. Branson keeps the hold on tight, trying to drive every last bit of fight away from The Rocket Man! The hero tries to pry the hands off of him, but he can't get a good grip against the powerful hands of his foe. Outside the ring, Dylan is back up with Lissandra, cheering on Branson, telling him to keep it up. The Rocket Man is slowly sagging in the corner, losing the fight as oxygen continues to be deprived from his brain.*

Rockwell: You can tell Branson's choked men out before! What a disgusting human being!

Hood: Hey, The Rocket Man's mask isn't helping. I bet he'd still be able to fight back if it wasn't constricting his head like that! Hey, Dave, help a brother out, pull that mask off so he can breathe!

Rockwell: No!

*Branson finally releases the hold, knowing that committing a murder while on camera is probably not the best decision. The Rocket Man gasps, sucking in air, as he falls to a seated position against the turnbuckle pads. Noting his position, Branson steps back, then goes for a Curb Stomp, wanting to completely incapacitate his opponent! But The Rocket Man rolls to the side, out of the way, causing Branson to just hit the turnbuckle pad instead. It doesn't affect Branson much, as he just straightens back up. He picks up the brass knuckles where he threw them, then pulls The Rocket Man up. He whips the masked man to the ropes, preparing to slug him with the knuckles when he comes back. But The Rocket Man ducks under the swing, gets to the ropes... and leaps through the ropes with a tope con giro, crashing into Dylan Thomas on the outside!!! Lissandra, who had fortunately moved further away, lets out a scream as Branson looks on from the ring at the crash that just took place!*

Rockwell: That may have just taken out Dylan Thomas!

Hood: What the hell, man! He's not even in the match!

Rockwell: He'd already taken a swing, I guess The Rocket Man seized his chance to eliminate him!

*Lissandra is furious, still screaming at The Rocket Man as he gets up. Branson is sliding under the ropes, coming towards him. But The Rocket Man reacts, running around the ring post to the other side. Branson checks on Dylan, then angrily comes after The Rocket Man, still brandishing the brass knuckles. He comes around the corner... only to have The Rocket Man perform a 619-swing around the post, kicking him right in the face with both feet!! Branson drops backwards, holding his jaw, even as The Rocket Man pulls himself back onto the apron. He coughs for a second, his throat still raw, before looking back at where Branson's trying to recover... and moonsaults off the apron into Branson, taking them both down! The crowd is loving it, chanting "Rocket Man", as Lissandra tries to get over to start helping her husband up.*

Rockwell: The Rocket Man is a true daredevil!

Hood: That mask must give Houston some anonymous courage or something...

Rockwell: Houston, or whoever it is... for all we know, that's El Linchador under there!

Hood: Now THERE'S a name from the past...

*The Rocket Man has Branson up now, putting him into the ring. He follows, setting Branson up and coming in with a shining wizard kick!! Branson's back down, with The Rocket Man making the cover... 1... 2... and Branson pushes The Rocket Man off, saving himself. The Rocket Man reacts instantly, getting up and hitting the ropes before coming back with a flip leg drop, landing it perfectly on Branson's head! This time, The Rocket Man gets up and drags Branson closer to the corner before then turning himself to the turnbuckle. He goes up, moving with a lot of speed, bracing himself to take flight! The fans are cheering as The Rocket Man sets for a Shooting Star Press (known better by Ed Houston fans as Blastoff). But before The Rocket Man can leap, Dylan Thomas is there, hitting him in the leg and knocking him off the turnbuckle, back into the ring!! The fans boo as Dylan steps through the ropes, furious.*

Rockwell: And, of course, we knew this was coming. It can never be 1-on-1 with The A-List!

Hood: Hey, The Rocket Man struck first with that dive out onto Dylan!

Rockwell: What? Thomas swung at him, remember?

Hood: But he didn't connect. Hence, Rocket struck first.

*With Lissandra shouting orders from the outside, Dylan pulls The Rocket Man off the canvas, then lifts him up, preparing for The Perfect Finisher (Double Knee Gutbuster). But The Rocket Man suddenly blocks it, then knocks Dylan back with a forearm shot. As Dylan recovers and returns, The Rocket Man sets for a superkick! But Dave Branson is there, tackling The Rocket Man to prevent him from getting the kick off! He pounds on The Rocket Man with his fists, the brass knuckles having been lost outside the ring. Dylan cheers him on, and then when Branson backs away, Dylan steps in, using The Rocket Man's legs to propel himself up for a senton leg drop! The Rocket Man is in bad shape, with Branson & Thomas continuing the abuse, pounding away on him. Lissandra is shown on the outside with a now-content smirk.*

Rockwell: Not even a superhero can fight against the odds right now...

Hood: And Jack Puffer's somewhere out to sea! This is wonderful!

Rockwell: The Rocket Man is definitely on his own!

*Dylan and Branson next get The Rocket Man to his feet once more, working together to land a double suplex. It's clear that Dave Branson is starting to pick up a few tricks of the trade in his time with the GCWA. The Rocket Man is hurting badly at this point, with Dylan telling Branson to go ahead and cover him. The ref is there... 1... 2... but The Rocket Man opts to kick out! Dylan, shaking his head in amazement at what he sees as the stupidity of his opponent, steps back and looks around at Lissandra. She nods, so Dylan goes outside the ring and gets a couple of steel chairs, bringing them back in. The fans are booing even as Dylan lays one on the ground. Branson, with no hesitation, drags The Rocket Man's head onto the chair, even as Dylan prepares for the wind-up.*

Rockwell: Oh my god! A Con-Chair-To!

Hood: They're going to make sure to end it once and for all tonight!

*As Dylan raises the chair high, the crowd is suddenly exploding, and Lissandra's cries of warning can be heard. Dylan turns, looking, as two figures can be seen racing to the ring: Crazy Chris and Dangerous Dan, The Danger Boiz!!! Dylan yells at Branson to get ready, and he raises the chair as Dangerous Dan slides in under the bottom ropes. But before Dylan can swing at Dan, Crazy Chris springboards himself in, flying in with a kick to the chair that sends Dylan falling backwards to the mat! Branson grabs at Dangerous Dan, but the face-painted wrestler is too quick, racing past Branson and grabbing him from behind to hit a Twist of Fate!! Branson's down, even as Dylan pops back up and angrily starts exchanging shots with Crazy Chris! The brawl between them continues, even as Dangerous Dan checks on The Rocket Man's condition.*

Hood: What the fuck are they doing here??

Rockwell: The Danger Boiz wanted to be taken seriously. I guess they decided the best way to do that was to get involved in the main event!

Hood: Get out here and fire them, Mr. Barrows! They're ruining our final match!

*Crazy Chris and Dylan Thomas have now fallen outside the ring, still brawling it out. The feelings run deep between the X Division Champion and the masked man he took the belt from. The fans, who have been cheering like mad, suddenly start booing again, as the cameras focus on The Incredible One and Knux coming out of the back. They angrily storm towards the ring, unhappy with everything going on. In the ring, Dangerous Dan has The Rocket Man back up. The two nod at each other in respect, before both rush towards the ropes, performing a tandem suicide dive onto Knux & TIO!!! The crowd pops again, even as wrestlers are down all over the place! Lissandra has moved to the side, trying to figure out what she should do, even as her husband continues to go at it with Crazy Chris near the announce table.*

Hood: This is just getting too crazy! Get security out here!

Rockwell: It's No Disqualification, Hood, so this one can't end until we have a winner!

Hood: Then we need to have them declare Branson the winner and get us out of here! I'm not feeling safe!

*Branson has now gone to the outside as well, helping his boss, Dylan, to double-team Crazy Chris. They send him flying into a barricade, taking him out of action for a moment. The two men then turn back to head around the ring and join up with Knux & TIO. But out of nowhere, The Rocket Man comes running from the apron, doing a flip and splashing into both of them!! The Rocket Man then pulls Branson up and quickly rolls him back into the ring. He heads up the turnbuckle, preparing himself. On the outside, Knux & TIO have recovered, beating on Dangerous Dan, who doesn't back down. They don't see The Rocket Man as he's ascended, leaping quickly off the top with his Shooting Star Press!!! It lands perfectly, planting Branson down on the mat, as the referee is there to make the count... 1... 2... 3!!!!*

Minos: Here is your winner... The Rocket Man!!!

Hood: No! Damn it!

Rockwell: The Rocket Man pulls it off in true super-hero fashion, coming back against all odds!

Hood: If he didn't have help... fuck!

Rockwell: But he did... only that help is in a lot of trouble right now!



*The Rocket Man pulls himself up, looking outside, as The Incredible One is seen lifting Dangerous Dan up onto his shoulders for This Damn Incredible!! The Rocket Man goes to make the save, as a hero would, only to get blocked by Lissandra Thomas, who's now in the ring! She stands in front, her arms outstretched. The Rocket Man hesitates, which proves to be huge for Dangerous Dan, as This Damn Incredible lands!!! The Rocket Man goes to get around Lissandra, but now Dylan Thomas is back, angrily attacking The Rocket Man from behind! He sends him from the ring, throwing him to the outside to his allies.*

Hood: Screw the match result! Unmask that son of a bitch!

Rockwell: The Rocket Man is once again in danger, despite his victory!

*Dylan gets Branson up, and the two men head out of the ring, with Branson holding his chest from the impact he took earlier. They all get around The Rocket Man, each landing a shot, before Dylan has Branson & Knux hold him up. Dylan reaches for the mask, laughing, as The Rocket Man desperately tries to get free... and then Crazy Chris comes flying over the ropes, crashing into everybody!!! Bodies fly everywhere, to the roar of the crowd.*

Rockwell: It's a car crash out there!

Hood: Where's Lissie, is she okay?

*The camera focuses for a moment on the pregnant Lissandra, who is thankfully out of harm's way on the other side of the ring. We go back to where everyone is laying. Crazy Chris is the only one upright, as he helps up Dangerous Dan, giving him a shoulder to lean on. Chris then pulls up The Rocket Man as well, and the three men head up the aisle, getting out of the area before The A-List can recover.*

Hood: Those cowards! They're running away!

Rockwell It's 4-on-3, Hood! Five if you count Lissandra!

Hood: Aren't the good guys supposed to persevere no matter the odds?

*The Danger Boiz and The Rocket Man get to the stage entrance, looking back. All show some signs of the war they just went through, but the Danger Boiz still make sure to raise up The Rocket Man's arms to the cheers of the crowd. Back at the ring, the A-List is pulling themselves up, with everyone looking furious. Dylan angrily demands a mic, which is quickly brought over to him.*

Dylan Thomas: You idiots ruined everything! Chris, you really haven't had enough of a beating? Fine! Next week, you and me, you can have your damn title shot!

Rockwell: Dylan Thomas is calling out Crazy Chris!!

Hood: Oh, is Chris ever going to regret sticking his masked nose into this one!

Rockwell: Good night, everybody!

*The fans are cheering the announcement, even as Crazy Chris can be seen, smiling through the pain. The picture slowly fades out.*

OOC: And that completes another Friday Night Inferno! Hope all of you enjoyed the show. My apologies on there being no "Rocket Man" bio picture. I didn't think about asking Ed who to use nor asking Will to build one, so completely my mistake there. Hopefully the rest of the show 'makes up' for that *lol*.

There were several very competitive matches this week, which is always what I want to see (even if I have to make a close decision). We've got a strong core of wrestlers here, and I definitely enjoy reading everything y'all put together. Hopefully, this is just the beginning, and we can continue to bring in some amazing talent throughout the year. Looking forward to seeing what's next!

GCWA Presents - Friday Night Inferno

LIVE! Friday, January 31st, 2020

From the GCWA Arena, Dallas, TX

Opener

"Mad Dog" Mark Wright vs. Thunder

Mid-Card

Aaron Warthog vs. Xtreme

Jack Puffer vs. Mike Zybala

Main Event

Dylan Thomas(c) vs. Crazy Chris, GCWA Unified X Division Title match

Roleplaying will be from Friday, January 24th to Wednesday, January 29th, giving you 6 days to post a roleplay. Remember, each must be in before 12:00am CST to count.

Good luck to all!