GCWA Friday Night Inferno



*The hospitals have continued to fill up in Texas, although there were signs of some stabilization this week. So, any silver lining, right? It's enough that the governor of Texas has said that there will be no second shut-down. Whether or not you see that as a good news, what matters is that it will have zero effect on the road to Warriors of the Ring! One more Friday to go to complete the brackets at the Pay-Per-View, which means that you get to watch some of the greatest athletes in the world compete tonight! The pandemic's got nothing on Friday Night Inferno!*

*We open with the usual GCWA logo appearing, then fading away. We then get a new take, as a chalk board is shown, with thirty-two names listed on it. A hand comes in with an eraser, starting to work on the board.*

Voice: Three weeks ago, the Warriors of the Ring V Tournament began. Thirty-two of the best wrestlers in the world came together to challenge for one of the biggest honors in the GCWA. One by one, these names have been crossed off.

*We see numerous names getting wiped from the board, until we're down to sixteen names. The rest are just chalk smears left where the eraser didn't quite clear them.*

Voice: Last week, the second round began, and four wrestlers proved that they deserved to be going to the Pay-Per-View.

*As the hand reaches up with the eraser, video starts running to the side. As "Rage" is erased, we see John E Depth hitting the Rough Cut. As "Space Lord" disappears, Terry Marshall is shown landing Thunder Struck, followed by sharing a hug with his tag-team partner. As "Thames" is wiped away, Curt Canon takes down Lucas with the Chronicles End. Finally, "Havoc" is slowly taken off the board, as we see Lissie Hope landing the Crown of Thorns off the top rope.*

Voice: This week, the final eight will fight it out. Which of these names will be erased from the journey, leaving the Elite Eight next week in Chicago?

*The camera slowly pans out to show Jonathan Barrows holding the eraser. He taps the eraser against The Big Bifford's name, starting to run a line through it, before stopping and smiling.*

Jonathan Barrows: Just kidding... maybe...

*Barrows' smile has a tinge of evil in it as he continues to study the board. He fades out. 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. Blastoff. Descent Into Madness. The Sound of Silence. Under The Lights. Souled Out. The Biff End. The Perfect Finisher. The Stroke. Hollow Point. Each as impressive as you would expect. In the center of the flames, an image of the current GCWA World Heavyweight Champion, Mack O'Connor, appears, smirking as he stares 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 return to the GCWA Arena in Dallas, Texas! It looks like some distance statutes have been implemented again in the arena, as fans are a little more spaced out, but that's not stopping them from screaming their lungs out in excitement, knowing this is the go home show for Warriors of the Ring! We pass by their excited, masked faces and head to ringside to join Adrian Rockwell and the legend known as Hood.*

Rockwell: Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday Night Inferno! We're one week away from Warriors of the Ring, coming to the United Center in Chicago, Illinois!

Hood: I'm going to be so happy to get out of Texas! Things are better in Chicago, right?

Rockwell: Let's just stay it will be different.

Hood: I'll take it!

Rockwell: Tonight, eight amazing wrestlers will compete for their spot at Warriors of the Ring! It's going to be a hell of a night, as all four matches are extremely unpredictable!

Hood: Yeah, I heard the bets are nearly even for almost every match. The sports book didn't even bother to open up, thinking that it would be too easy to lose a ton of money...

Rockwell: Plus, we've got the Red Robin Wedding videos!

Hood: Shit, I can't believe I had to go to that...

Rockwell: Yes, the wedding already took place, but the reception will be going on throughout the evening tonight. We'll show some footage later on tonight.

Hood: I may pop into that reception just for the free food. Is there an open bar?

Rockwell: Yep.

Hood: Jackpot! Going to be a fun broadcast then!

Rockwell: Let's get things going!



*We cut to inside the Garden of Betrayal, where we see the leaders of the A-List, Lord Allton, Dylan Thomas and Lissandra Thomas all standing around, waiting. Dylan is in a Dylan Thomas t-shirt, jeans and trainers, Lissandra is in a similar attire and Lord Allton? Full custom made suit - the Lord doesn't do casual attire.*

Lord Allton: It's sweltering in here!

Lissandra Thomas: You decided to wear a suit....

*Lord Allton grumbles away noticing that Zybala has taken his advice and got the garden some Victoria Crowned Pigeons. Dylan checks his watch...*

Dylan Thomas: Where is he?

*Dave Branson and Tank are standing by the doors of the garden and signal that Barry is approaching. The A-List all smirk and get ready for their biggest role to date. Tank opens the doors to the garden and gestures for Barry to enter.*

Dave Branson: Hey kid... the guys are just down the path.

Barry: Why am I here? I've got a wedding, I can't believe I've got a wedding, but I've got a wedding!

Lissandra Thomas: Barry! So glad you could meet us!

Dylan Thomas: Yeah sorry about last week - we had a few problems with Lilly....

Lord Allton: Listen, Barry.... The A-List only associate with like-minded individuals - winners - do you follow me?

Barry: I... I know that...

Dylan Thomas: We've noticed that you have been on a tear as of late and that only means one thing.

Lissandra Thomas: Barry.... Welcome to the A-List!

Lord Allton: We know you have a wedding coming up.... And we would be honoured to help you out any way that we can.... If you excuse me though, I have other matters to attend to. I'll leave you in the very capable hands of Lissandra and Dylan.

*Allton winks at his cohorts out of view of Barry as Tank follows Allton out of the garden.*

Lissandra Thomas: So Barry honey...if you could just sign here...and here... and here. Just all the legal mumbo jumbo that I as legal counsel need to sort.

*Lissandra hands Barry a pen and Dylan puts his arm around Barry. *

Dylan Thomas: Welcome to the winner's circle friend. With us at your back, your life is golden!

*We cut back to Rockwell and Hood....*

Hood: What an honor for Barry! He's in the A-List!

Rockwell: Somehow I'm not trusting the motivations of Lord Allton and Dylan Thomas...

Hood: Hey, Barry's undefeated! You want a winner like that on your team!

Rockwell: I'm betting Barry will regret whatever he just signed...



*We cut backstage to footage that was taped earlier. Byson Kaliban is shown with his half of the GCWA Tag Team championship secured tightly around his waist. He causally strolls through the corridors of the arena until he comes to a door that's marked 'Boiler Room'. Opening the door, he steps across the threshold, making his way down the stairs, where he comes across Duce, who is sitting Indian style in the center of the darkened room, deep in meditation.*

Byson Kaliban: Hey Duce, looks like we got invited to some wedding over at the Red Robin.

*Byson produces an invitation from his back pocket, taking a moment to give it a once over. However, Duce remains unmoving as his mind appears to be elsewhere.*

Byson Kaliban: Did you hear me, Duce? Free cake! You can't pass up on free cake!

*Duce continues to sit there silently.*

Byson Kaliban: Says here that it starts in a couple of hours. I'm starting to think that Mike is a fairly decent guy...

*Duce's eyelids spring open, he looks up at Byson with a scowl.*

Duce Jones: Decent guy.. We're talkin' bout a guy who made it his mission to t'make sho dat I lost tha Nawf American strap. There ain't shit decent bout him, tha only thang he's worried bout is a paycheck.

*Byson scoffs.*

Byson Kaliban: You mean the same reason that we're here?

Duce Jones: Ugh.. look, if you wanna go t'tha weddin'.. be my guest.. As fo' me, I'm shiftin' all'a my focus on makin' sho Zybala fails miserably at what he's tryna accomplish. Ya see, one thang dat he's wrong about. He'll neva be declared a betta champ than me or Mad Dawg unless those title defenses surpass what the both'a us did. If he ends up beatin' me tonight, he ties dat numba' but when he loses, tha only thang he's leavin' wit is disappointment.

*Byson rolls his eyes.*

Byson Kaliban: You're always so serious..

Duce Jones: Do I have any reason t'not be?

Byson Kaliban: That's not the point, the point is that you need to loosen up. Check this out, get up from the floor and come to this wedding with me.

Duce Jones: I'm good.

Byson Kaliban: You're seriously turning down cake?

Duce Jones: I'm not celebratin' shit unless I leave here tonight wit tha Unified X-Division Championship in my possession.

Byson Kaliban: Well suit yourself, if you need me, I'll be next door..

*Duce nods as Byson turns to go back up the stairs. Jones goes back to meditating as the scene fades out. We return once again to ringside.*

Rockwell: A lot of determination from Duce Jones here tonight!

Hood: Yeah, but he really did pass up free cake...

Rockwell: I mean, the reception is going to start soon, so he has time to change his mind.

Hood: I wonder what type of cake it is? I hope Deana chose it. I love Barry, but I worry about what he'd come up with... and if Zybala chose it, I want nothing to do with it... so can we see some wrestling now?

Rockwell: Sure, Hood, let's go to the ring!


Singles Match
Chelsea LeClair (1-1) vs. Lucian Rage (1-1)

Minos: The next contest is scheduled for one fall... first, coming down the aisle... standing 5'9" and weighing 183 lbs... from Detroit, Michigan... here is Lucian Rage!!

*The lights in the arena fade to black. Static, bells, breathing starts to echo through the arena, before the heavily distorted guitars take over from Slipknot's Tattered and Torn. Just as Corey Taylor screams "KILL ME" a red light illuminates Lucian Rage, standing at the entrance ramp with his hands folding in front of him. He stands there for a moment before slowly making his way to the ring. The deranged and barely understandable lyrics screech throughout as Lucian slowly makes his way to the ring. Behind him walks Myzery, towering over Lucian. The two of them make their way to ringside. Lucian slides under the bottom rope, the red light following him. He stands still in the center of the ring as the red light slowly fades to black and the music begins to mute.*

Rockwell: Rage came in strong with a victory over Anderson Haze, but completely fell apart against John E Depth last week in the tournament.

Hood: He blew it, plain and simple. He should have kept his eyes on the action.

Rockwell: Well, he was distracted by the referee, which is still a bit of a controversial subject...

Hood: Eh, here's hoping he doesn't use the ref as a complaint this week...

Minos: His opponent... standing 5'6" and weighing 128 lbs... from Ocean City, New Jersey... her is Chelsea LeClair!!

*"Chelsea" by STEFY hits and the fans cheer as Chelsea LeClair walks through the curtains, poised, confident and determined to make things happen in this match as she begins to walk down the aisle. She soaks in some cheers a bit as she gets to ringside and at this point, she's all business as she slides into the ring. Soaking things in a bit more, she climbs up the corner to the second rope with a smile, a fist raised in the air and a quick point to the crowd before she hops back down to the corner, leans against it and waits for the match to begin.*

Rockwell: LeClair's confidence took a hit when she fell in the first round of the tournament against Lissie Hope.

Hood: She put on a hell of a main event, though. In my opinion, it's been the best match of the tournament so far.

Rockwell: Interestingly, LeClair's been where Rage is right now. She took a loss in OCW that nearly ended her career. Now, she's learned to come back from a hard loss. But can Rage do the same?

*LeClair looks ready to go, but Rage isn't there yet, as he's glaring at the referee standing in the ring... the same referee that worked his match with John E Depth.*

Hood: Rage still hasn't let last week go, has he?

Rockwell: What's he doing?

*Rage has grabbed the front of the referee's shirt, saying that he was waiting for this moment. As LeClair looks on, shocked, Rage throws the referee down, turning and kicking him in the side!! The fans don't know what to make of this, as the referee crawls away, hurting. Rage angrily grabs him to keep him from leaving, pulling him up, as if to go for the Nightmare Scenario (Dragon Sleeper DDT)!!! But LeClair is there, pulling Rage off and stepping between him and the referee!*

Hood: Isn't that a disqualification?

Rockwell: The match hasn't started yet... but I can guarantee it's a fine, and maybe, at the very least, a suspension!

Hood: Good!

*Rage orders LeClair out of his way, wanting revenge, but LeClair isn't budging. She tells Rage to stop being a victim and let go of his feelings about his father. Rage glares at her, but notices that Myzery is coming in from behind! He smiles, but this tips LeClair off, who quickly turns and grabs the attacking Myzery by the head, taking him down with a jumping cutter!! Rage, surprised, attacks LeClair, but she blocks his strike and twists him around, delivering a reverse neckbreaker! Rage rolls away, while Myzery starts to get back to his feet. LeClair turns and comes at him, grabbing him from behind and getting a double knee backbreaker that puts Myzery on the canvas! The fans are loving this, even as LeClair jumps up and heads quickly for the turnbuckle. She goes up in one leap, positioning herself easily as she leaps off, scoring CANCELLED (Corkscrew Moonsault) onto Rage's bodyguard!!! Myzery's out, as LeClair turns back to where Rage is trying to get up on the ropes. She charges him, giving him a running kick to the chest to knock him upwards, then delivers a tornado DDT off the ropes!!*

Hood: LeClair's handling both of them!!

Rockwell: She's on a roll, and Rage & Myzery haven't been able to do anything to stop her!

*Rage is laying on the ground, already spent from the attacks he's taken, as LeClair gets back to her feet. She looks over at the recovering referee, who pulls himself up. He looks at LeClair, then at the downed Rage, a furious expression on his face. It's not something you often see on a referee, especially a nameless one. He turns and signals for the bell, and it rings, officially getting this contest going!!!*

Rockwell: Wow! He started the match!

Hood: Can't really expect him to have any sympathy for Rage after what just happened, can we?

Rockwell: I sure wouldn't...

*The referee, holding his side, moves off to the left as LeClair goes after Rage again, this time giving him a jawbreaker that snaps his head back, laying him out on the canvas. LeClair then heads back to the turnbuckle, for the second time making the easy jump to the top. She's got perfect balance as she leaps off, once again hitting CANCELLED!! Rage is out, as LeClair could easily make the pin now. She sits up instead, looking over at the referee before getting to her feet. She goes to Rage's feet, lifting them up and twisting her legs through them to apply the TTFO (Tap The F*** Out) (Figure Eight)!!!! Rage immediately shows the pain of the hold, putting both hands up to his head as he tries to fight the agony he's under. He looks for the ropes, but LeClair positioned them far away from any salvation. Rage claws one hand into the mat, as if to get purchase, but he can't get any movement. The referee comes in, talking to Rage with a bit more attitude than is normal. He then gets up, signalling for the bell!! Rage collapses back on the mat, even as LeClair breaks the hold, standing up with a smile.*

Minos:Here is your winner... Chelsea LeClair!!

Hood: Hah! Rage tapped out!

Rockwell: Not a good night for Lucian Rage, as his anger towards the referee once again proved costly.

Hood: Hell, the way LeClair worked both him and Myzery over? He never stood a chance...

Rockwell: A very impressive night for Chelsea LeClair, hopefully the start of great things to come!

*LeClair gets up on the second turnbuckle, pointing towards the fans, as she celebrates a flawless victory. Rage has rolled to the outside, holding his back, still looking angry. He also looks like he's having trouble walking, as Myzery comes over to give him an unsteady hand. We cut out.*



Rockwell: Alright, well I'm being told we have some peaceful protesters outside of the arena. What are they protesting?

Hood: Some of the results in this tournament, I'm sure.

Rockwell: I doubt that, Hood. It seems as though they are protesting mayonnaise! Let's head out there!

Hood: Ugh

*We cut outside to the protest.*

*Jones is standing near a barricade with a GCWA licensed mic in his hand. He stares at the camera, blankly. He clears his throat. His eyes suddenly focus.*

Jones: Oh, we're live?

*The camera nods.*

Jones: Jones here reporting for GCWA! A group of peaceful protesters have shown up tonight to protest Noah Hanson and his inexplicable love for mayonnaise. Excuse me, sir!

*Jones approaches one of the protesters.*

Jones: Why are you out here protesting Noah Hanson and Mayonnaise?

Protester: Because, a man who loves mayo that much...it ain't natural, bro!

Jones: Okay. Excuse me, ma'am...care to explain why you decided to join the protest?

Protester: Well, I've always been a huge fan of Alice Knight and...

Hood: CUT HER OFF

*Jones is startled, but does as Hood's voice commands.*

Jones: And you, over here, sir, what about Noah Hanson and mayonnaise turns your stomach?

Protester: The man lost at Blood on the Battlefield to Jack Puffer. Mayo lost to Mustard on that very day. The guy needs to get over it. LIVE IN THE NOW, HANSON.

Jones: But, he's North American champion.

Protester: That's great, but is he WORLD Champion? I didn't think so. Hell, he ain't even Universal Champion..how the hell does he expect a win tonight? I tell you this much. Puffer would beat Shawn Warstein, no doubt. MUSTARD ALL THE WAY, BAYBAY

Jones: Okay, then. Interesting way of connecting some random dots. Oh, and you sir...the guy with the super great hair. Can I get a word?

*A man turns around...and it's...it's...*

Jones: Jack? Jack Puffer? Is that YOU?

*Jack looks confused. His eyes linger on Jones for quite awhile, attempting to figure out who he is.*

Jones: Jack, are you okay?

Jack Puffer: I...uh...ya know...these people...this sign. I just...

*Jones, growing concerned, motions off camera. GCWA security hurries in, grabbing Jack.*

Jones: How about we get you inside the arena, Jack.

Jack Puffer: You mean, in there?

*Jack smiles.*

Jack Puffer: Why that'd be great!

Jones: Come along, Jack.

*Jones, along with the security team, escort Jack safely inside.*

Jones: Back to you guys!

*We cut back to Rockwell and Hood.*

Rockwell: I'm concerned, Hood. Puffer didn't seem...well.

Hood: Really? Seemed like the same old Jack Puffer to me.

Rockwell: Was he released from the hospital too early? Did that blow do more damage to his brain than we thought?

Hood: Hard to damage something that isn't really there, ya know?

Rockwell: We'd better keep an eye on Puffer. This seems like a potentially serious situation.

Hood: Have fun with that. In the meantime, I'm going to be focusing on legit stars like Cashe, Warstein, Hope, Mack, TLS and, well, ya know, just about everybody else in GCWA.

Rockwell: We'll be back after a quick break, folks!







*We return to a shot of Adrian Rockwell, as he's standing near the announce table.*

Rockwell: Let's go to the footage taken a short while earlier, when a very special event took place at the GCWA's Red Robin!

*The video cuts in. It's a beautiful day. The sun is shining down on the GCWA arena and The Red Robin next to it. Everyone from The Mustard Factory gang to Chad Vargas to Hood and Rockwell are there entering the Red Robin. Some are better dressed than others, but it seems like everyone tried to appear appropriately dressed. We go inside the Red Robin and eventually all are seated. Mike Zybala is standing up front, presumably to officiate. He is an ordained minister of The Universal Church of Life, after all. To his left (our right) stands Barry. He looks like he is trying not to cry, he is so happy. Marrying Deana Barrows is inconceivable to him. The organ starts playing a tune and the bridal party makes their way to the altar. First to walk out are Lissandra and Dylan Thomas, both in their Sunday finest. When they get to the altar, they go to the separate sides, with Dylan glaring at Zybala. Next is a sour looking Allton and Hunter Barrows. Hunter, dressed in a pink tux, is having a field day trying to hold Allton's arm, who keeps pulling away. They too separate at the altar, with Hunter going with Lissandra and Allton next to Dylan. Next is Alice Knight, clad in a mustard yellow dress and Xtreme, who is dressed in a black tuxedo that is heavily wrinkled. It's got a few patches, but it is passable. The organ music then starts to play the "Bridal March" and everyone stands except Allton for obvious reasons. Deana Barrows comes out in a beautiful bridal gown and accompanied by The Accelerator, who is moving very slowly. Deana is putting on a brave face as she is escorted down the aisle by her father. They get to the altar and Ace kisses Deana's cheek before sitting down in his wheelchair next to a grumpy looking Jonathan Barrows. He's shaking his head at all of this. Deana turns to Barry and shudders a little. Everyone sits and Deana and Barry turn to Zybala.*

Zybala: Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today in this glorious Red Robin to bring these two people together in "Wuv and mawiage."....

*The crowd chuckles a bit at this Princess Bride reference. Zybala goes on and does the typical wedding speech we have all heard to a varying degree. He then looks to the crowd.*

Zybala: If anyone should have reason why these two should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace...

*Everyone looks around, hoping someone would. Don't lie. You know you always want someone to do it. Jonathan makes like he's going to stand up, but Ace puts a hand on his arm, shaking his head, and Jonathan sits back, grimacing. We see Alice Knight considering saying something, but she shrugs and goes back to enjoying the experience. It looks like we're going to make it through, Deana looks disappointed at the silence, Barry looks nervous. Zybala gives it a full minute before continuing.*

Zybala: With the power vested in me by the Universal Church of Life, and the great state of Texas, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride.

*Barry leans in anxiously and Deana reluctantly kisses him. The crowd claps as Deana and Barry leave arm and arm down the aisle, followed by the rest of the bridal party. Hunter manages to grab Allton's arm and holds on for dear life. Allton eventually manages to pull away from Hunter - so hard in fact that Hunter nearly falls flat on his face. Allton hastens his retreat and catches up to Dylan and Lissandra and whispers to her.*

Lord Allton: Lissandra, dearest....

Lissandra Thomas: Mmm?

Lord Allton: Remind me again how we all got roped into such a ridiculous charade....

Dylan Thomas: Yeah Lissie sweetie... this is bullshit.

Lissandra Thomas: Ssh! Barry is an A-Lister now.... We promised that we would support him on his special day! Now quiet!

*Lissandra winks at the boys as they get closer to Barry and Deana, who are posing for some photos. Well, Barry is. Deana is looking for a way out..*

Lord Allton: Barry! Lovely service my friend... Congrat...ulations.

Dylan Thomas: Yeah bro! As a fellow member of the A-List.... Whatever you want, let Lissandra, Allton or myself arrange it.

Lissandra Thomas: And Deana.... You look beautiful. Come on boys. We've a reception to get to.

*Lissandra kisses Barry's cheek, Dylan high fives him and Allton shakes his hand, like a gentleman. He then winks at Deana who seems to smile a bit at Allton before he takes off, following Dylan and Lissandra outside.*

Dylan Thomas: Did you just wink at Deana?

*Allton smirks.*

Lord Allton: Maybe.

Lissandra Thomas: Drink time!

Dylan Thomas: You said it....

Lord Allton: It's times like this that I wish I wasn't tee-total. Come on....

*Allton gets out his phone.*

Lord Allton: Vinnie.... Get me a vodka.

Vincenzo Larossia: But boss....

Lord Allton: I KNOW that I don't drink... But if you were at this wedding you would be drinking too. Vodka. Double. Neat. Ice.

Vincenzo Larossia: Yes boss.

*We cut away from the video and head back to ringside.*

Rockwell: It did turn out to be a nice wedding.

Hood: For a fake one, yep. Did you see Deana's face when she had to kiss Barry? Made me laugh out loud...

Rockwell: I know, I was sitting right next to you...

Hood: Right, right. So the reception's still going?

Rockwell: From what I hear. Sadly, working matches will make it difficult for us to participate too much, but I'm sure we can pop our heads in from time to time...

Hood: What, run all the way out to Red Robin for a drink, then run back here for the next match?

Rockwell: Why not?

Hood: My legs are already tired just thinking about it...


Tag-Team Match
Enforcer & Justice Orton-Cross (1-1) vs. Wrath of the Storm (0-6)

Minos: The next contest is scheduled for one fall... making their way towards the ring... weighing a combined 420 lbs... from El Paso, Texas... here are Thunder & Lightning... The Wrath of the Storm!!

*"Riding The Storm Out" by REO Speedwagon begins to play. Thunder comes out first, letting out a loud yell that echoes throughout the arena. Lighting comes out after him, scooting his feet to generate more energy. He moves his fingers to show a spark (nothing is seen). The two brothers pose together before heading for the ring.*

Rockwell: Things appear to have gotten even worse for Thunder & Lightning, as they've taken to dumpster diving to survive here in Dallas.

Hood: Nothing wrong with that. There's a guy, Mike the Scavenger on YouTube, his dumpster diving videos are actually pretty cool.

Rockwell: Yeah, but he's probably diving for scrap and items he can sell, not leftover food.

Hood: Yeah, he'll take a case of beer if he finds it, but that's about it...

Minos: Their opponents... weighing a combined 401 lbs... they are former GCWA World Tag-Team Champions... here are Justice Orton-Cross and Enforcer!!

*Light a Fire begins to play over the pa system and then Justice walks out onto the ramp with her arms in the air. Her thumb, index finger, and pinky would also be point upwards on both hands as well. When the sentence "Let me light a fire in you tonight" plays she bends down a bit then straightens herself back out as pyro goes off. The music changes to "Natural Born Killaz" by Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, as smoke begins to come from the entrance way. Enforcer walks through the clearing smoke, looking out at the crowd as he stands next to Justice. The two walk for the ring, going up the stairs to the ring apron. Enforcer stays on the apron, lifting his arms out to the side, while Justice does a backflip over the ropes before going to each side of the ring, smirking.*

Rockwell: From what I hear, Enforcer & Justice weren't too happy to go from World Tag-Team Champions to fighting someone like Wrath of the Storm.

Hood: Okay, it's a downgrade, but it's always good to show the higher-ups that you can still kick ass if needed.

Rockwell: You can expect that Enforcer & Justice will get their rematch in good time, but for now, it's all about destroying Thunder and Lighting.

*The Bell Rings.*

Rockwell: Let's see how this goes!

Hood: Something tells me we will probably be able to head quickly to the reception here in just a minute...

*Thunder and Lightning do a quick game of rock, paper, scissors, with Thunder winning the right to come into the ring. It's probably because he knows Lightning can never resist going with good old dependable rock. Thunder turns back to the ring, seeing Enforcer standing there, not looking at all amused. Thunder thinks about it for a second, then turns to Lightning to see if he wants to go two out of three, but Lightning has already hurried over through the ropes. Thunder turns back, slowly approaching Enforcer. He nods to him, then suddenly takes a deep breath, going for the Thunder Roar (yell)!! But Enforcer immediately grabs Thunder around the throat, silencing him!!! Thunder can't do anything as Enforcer lifts him into the air, showing his incredible strength as he spins and turns it into a choke powerbomb, driving Thunder hard into the canvas!! Enforcer immediately gets back up, looking over at Lightning, who is suddenly pretending to be focused on someone in the crowd. As Thunder tries to rise up, Enforcer goes right back to the wrestler, yanking him up and putting him in his arms, before giving Thunder a fallaway slam into the corner!!!*

Rockwell: The power of Enforcer is always something to behold!

Hood: He told Justice that he would take care of both of these "abhorrent reprobates" and that she would just have to stand in the corner looking sexy. I personally approve of this plan.

Rockwell: Of course you would... Justice is an extremely accomplished wrestler herself, though, one who should not be taken lightly.

*Enforcer has brought Thunder back up, continuing to treat him like a rag doll in the hands of a five-year-old. A facebreaker knee smash lays Thunder out, probably leaving him weak enough for a pin attempt, but Enforcer doesn't even bother. He looks again at Lightning, who's once again staring away, not wanting to feel any of Enforcer's wrath. Unfortunately, Enforcer is still angry about the team's comments about double-teaming Justice, so he's not going to let it slide. He leaves Thunder behind, going over and grabbing Lightning on the apron, yanking him over the ropes and into the ring!! Lightning, surprised, tries to get up and generate a spark, but he's not even given that opportunity, as Enforcer lifts him up and delivers a sit-out powerbomb!! Lightning rolls away, hurting, as the legal man, Thunder, starts to rise up. He staggers against the ropes, trying to clear his eyes, when he notices that Enforcer is setting up to take out Lightning once more. Seeing this, Thunder starts to head Enforcer's way to attack him from behind... only to quickly get grabbed by Justice, who comes into the ring to deliver Lights Out (RKO) to Thunder!!!*

Rockwell: Can you call it a break-down when one team is still dominating?

Hood: Yeah, this one's not even looking like a contest at this point, might as well let all of them fight!

*The referee is asking people to go back to their corners, but no one appears to be listening. Enforcer comes over to Justice, telling her that she doesn't have to touch them, but Justice is quick to say that anything a man can do in the ring, she can do just as good, if not better. Enforcer nods, trusting her completely. They turn back to where Lightning has staggered to his feet. Enforcer charges forward, spearing Lightning out of his shoes!! Literally, a shoe goes bouncing off to the side, leaving the ring! Lightning's out as well, falling off the apron to the outside. Enforcer gets up, walking back over to where Thunder is still out after Justice's finisher. Enforcer pulls him by the arm towards the center of the ring, then applies the Omerta (Katahajime Chokehold Submission)!!! Thunder seems to come to for a few moments, his arms starting to flail around, but that quickly stops. The referee leans in, checking on Thunder, then turns and signals for the bell, ending this one.*

Minos: Here are your winner... Justice Orton-Cross & Enforcer!!

Rockwell: A dominating victory as expected!

Hood: Watch out, Byson & Duce! These two are coming your way!

Rockwell: I wouldn't be surprised, although both could easily excel in the singles ranks as well.

*Enforcer and Justice celebrate in a unique way for a tag-team, as they're sharing a kiss on the lips. The two turn and leave the ring, happy with leaving the destruction of Wrath of the Storm behind them.*



*Backstage we go. John E Depth is scanning a page of notes. At the top of the page is the title “How to beat Lissie Hope.” The door to the locker room opens. He hides the notes, turning his attention toward the intruder. It's Jack Puffer.*

John E Depth: Jack.

*Depth walks up, carefully. He places a tender right hand on Jack's left shoulder. Leaning in, he looks Jack in the eye.*

John E Depth: HOW ARE YOU FEELING, JACK?

*Jack seems confused.*

John E Depth: ARE YOU OKAY, JACK?

*Jack pushes Depth's arm away.*

Jack Puffer: Why are you talking like that?

*Depth turns toward the camera, then back at Jack.*

John E Depth: I just thought you were a little...

*It becomes clear Puffer is anything BUT confused. His marbles have returned.*

John E Depth: Nevermind. Good to see you back in the GCWA Arena, Jack.

Jack Puffer: Thanks, John. And congrats on your success so far. We at the Mustard Factory are proud of you.

John E Depth: Right.

*Depth turns around. A brief glimpse of disgust runs across his face. He returns to his jovial demeanor.*

John E Depth: Staying long?

Jack Puffer: Long enough. I've got some business to address.

*Depth nods. He turns back around and gives Puffer a pat on the back.*

John E Depth: Well, just be careful out there, Jack. We all care about you. Would hate to see a repeat of what happened three weeks ago.

Jack Puffer: Thanks, John. Your concern means a lot to me.

*Jack is sincere. Depth, we're not so sure. We head to commercial.*







*We cut back to the reception. Everyone seems to be having a blast. People are eating the superb food of Red Robin, drinking at the open bar and dancing it up to Stupid Love playing over the speakers. Hunter is dancing with no one in particular with his tie around his head like a bandana and a drink in his hand, Xtreme is trying to dance with different ladies, but sadly keeps getting shut down. Mack O'Connor, Chad Vargas, Mike & Cathy Zybala and Jonathan Barrows are taking advantage of the open bar. Ed Houston is ignoring Big Bifford about how his franchise should appear in the next Meteor movie. James Raven is loudly complaining to anyone who will listen that HE should have been the best man. The Mustard Factory are adding their own mustard to the food. They glare at Curt Canon when he tries to add some Catsup to his food. Puffer slaps it away. The A-List all sit at a table together, trying to have a good time despite the circumstances of the event, but they're not being curmudgeons about it. Deana can be seen talking to Alice and other friends when the music stops and "Unchained Melody" starts to play. Barry comes up to the group of ladies and smiles at his new bride.*

Barry: Excuse me ladies, but the groom requests a dance with the bride.

*Alice laughs as Deana rolls her eyes and sighs.*

Deana Barrows: Barry, sweetie, the press coverage is over. This wasn't a real wedding, remember? This was all for the publicity and to promote the restaurant.

*Barry looks absolutely crushed, apparently having thought it was real. You can say he even looks like he was... Betrayed at the Red Robin Wedding! Zybala, who happened to be walking by, overhears the conversation and interjects, slurring his words a little.*

Zybala: That's rough Barry. I'm sorry man. I'm still gonna give you your part of the wedding gift. Because you are undefeated, I think we can add you to the Brack Friday Bunduru match at the ppv.

*Zybala turns to Deana.*

Zybala: You know, boss lady, I AM legally an ordained minister and you guys did sign the papers. You two are technically, legally husband and wife.

*Alice is busting a gut as Deana looks horrified. She turns to look at Barry, who is now beaming with joy. Zybala continues.*

Zybala: If you didn't want the wedding to be real, then you should have hired an actor. By the way, are you gonna be taking her name Bare? Barry Barrows has a nice ring to it.

*Before Barry can answer, Allton grabs Zybala's arm. Apparently, he heard most of this conversation and isn't happy.*

Lord Allton: Mr. Zybala... Do excuse me but what do you mean Barry is added to the match?!

Zybala: Well, yeah. The fans like him so he'll add to the draw. Now, if you'll excuse me, the DJ is playing the Time Warp, and I must make a fool of myself with my wife.

*Zybala goes off and grabs his wife. They go and dance like goofs while belting out the lyrics to the song. Allton glares at Zybala then turns his gaze towards Barry BARROWS. Dylan looks over at Allton as he wheels over to The A-List table. Allton tells them what had just happened.*

Dylan Thomas: Look Rob, I know you respect Zybala - I don't know why but.... Now do you see why I had issues with the guy?

Lord Allton: I had issues at first too, but he went on to state his case and became a cordial man...or so I thought. At least when I realised that he wasn't trying to murder me.

Lissandra Thomas: Er...what?

Lord Allton: Long story - but this..... Adding BARRY to the match?! My match?! It's inconceivable....What the hell is his angle? Perhaps I should go and find the bride... Excuse me. Vincenzo, Tank...

*Allton nods his head, and the Family follow Allton as he leaves the table, presumably trying to find and talk to Deana Barrows.*

Dylan Thomas: 'Nother drink, my angel?

Lissandra Thomas: God yes!

*We cut away from the A-List for now, returning to ringside.*

Hood: The horror! Poor Deana!

Rockwell: If you participate in a wedding, you have to expect a marriage...

Hood: But it's all acting!

Rockwell: Not always...


Warriors of the Ring Tournament, Second Round Match
Pretty Ricky Stanton (1-0) vs. The Lost Soul (33-25-2)

Minos: The next contest is scheduled for one fall, and is a Second Round match for the Warriors of the Ring V Tournament! Coming to the ring first... known as "The Dirtiest Player In The Game, But The Prettiest Wrestler In History"... here is "Pretty" Ricky Stanton!!

*"Judas" by Fozzy leads out "Pretty" Ricky Stanton. He's wearing the face mask from earlier this week, as well as a straitjacket. Two orderlies wheel him down the ramp, keeping him on the gurney as he looks around at the fans around the arena. They stop at the bottom of the ramp, each pulling something that allows Stanton to step forward, quickly removing the jacket. He pulls off the mask, showing himself to the world as he throws the mask over his shoulder and starts for the ring.*

Rockwell: That was a different entrance from Pretty Ricky Stanton.

Hood: Yeah, where are the women? That's the best part of his entrance!

Rockwell: From what we saw this week, Stanton spent some time in 'solitude' preparing for this one.

Hood: Is that what he did? It sure seemed like he was in prison or something...

Rockwell: I'm fairly certain that was just a set-up for the promo he was doing. It certainly had a Silence of the Lambs feel to it.

Hood: Oh. Never seen it.

Rockwell: You've never seen Silence of the Lambs??

Hood: It's on my to-do list, okay?

Minos: His opponent... standing 6'3" and weighing 235 lbs... from Parts Unknown... he is the holder of a Golden Opportunity contract... here is The Lost Soul!!

*The theme to Halloween plays as the lights dim. A spotlight shines on the entrance way as TLS appears. The crowd brings out their phones and turns on their flashlight apps as he makes his way methodically to the ring.*

Rockwell: The Lost Soul went on an adventure in the Amazon, nearly getting killed...

Hood: Worse, nearly getting married!

Rockwell: I suppose some would consider that worse...

Hood: Although I'm really wondering if it's all really happening. I mean, he woke up in that same dumpster from last week!

Rockwell: How do you know it was the same dumpster?

Hood: It was at the same corner of Gaston and St. Joseph!

Rockwell: But maybe they switched dumpsters...

Hood: Now you're just saying things to piss me off.

Rockwell: Is it working?

Hood: Goddamnit.

*The Bell Rings.*

Rockwell: Stanton got here by taking down Rogue Daniels. The Lost Soul got past Crazy Chris. Now, they're both only one step away from the Pay-Per-View!

Hood: I'm pulling for Stanton. At least he doesn't scare children when he removes the mask...

*As soon as the bell sounds, The Lost Soul starts moving, heading towards the exposed back of Pretty Ricky Stanton. But before TLS can grab him, Stanton spins around, ready for TLS' tactic of a quick roll-up. TLS takes a step back, nodding to Stanton, having only made the first of many moves. Stanton shakes his head at the masked man, telling him that he won't be taken down like that. The Lost Soul shrugs, as if saying it was worth a try, before the two wrestlers lock up. Stanton starts to move TLS backwards, showing his strength... but TLS immediately reaches up, raking the eyes of Stanton!! Blinded, Stanton lets go of TLS, stepping away, and allowing TLS to grab the man by the head and pull him down into an inside cradle!!! The referee, just starting to admonish TLS for the move, instead drops for the count... 1... 2... and Stanton kicks out in time! Both wrestlers get up, with TLS catching Stanton with some shots to the side, driving him into the ropes.*

Hood: TLS is such a dirty cheater sometimes...

Rockwell: I thought you'd be a fan of that, Hood.

Hood: I am, but it's still The Lost Soul. I just wish he'd go and retire already!

*The Lost Soul lands a few more hits on the ropes, punching away, before grabbing Stanton's arm and whipping him to the other side. Stanton reverses it, though, and it's TLS who goes for the ride. As TLS comes back, Stanton meets him with a leaping clothesline, putting TLS on his back! Stanton gets up, looking annoyed at how things got started. As TLS rises, Stanton comes in with some hard punches, hesitating on the last one to get extra leverage as he nails TLS with it, knocking him down! Stanton angrily stomps on TLS a few times, before leaning over him and telling him that he should have remained lost. He then stomps him once more, before turning to the booing fans, seeming to enjoy the feeling they're giving him. He laughs before reaching down and grabbing TLS, lifting him up and giving him a shoulder to knock him into the corner. Stanton then continues to ram his shoulder into him, aiming to pop a rib or two loose.*

Rockwell: Stanton said he wants to see who's hungry enough in the GCWA.

Hood: Well, that immediately brings to mind Bifford, but I don't think that's what he meant.

Rockwell: The wrestler who wants it the most will likely be the one standing at the end of this tournament. Will it be Pretty Ricky?

*Stanton is enjoying himself now, seeing this match go as he expected. He brings The Lost Soul out of the corner, taking him forward before dropping to the mat with a neckbreaker! Stanton then makes the cover, holding the leg... 1... 2... and TLS kicks free, not staying down. Stanton doesn't seem too surprised, just disappointed, as he'd rather be hanging out backstage with the win already in his pocket. He gets TLS back up, smacking him with a few more open-handed shots. He then grabs TLS by the head, taunting him again by telling him to get out of his ring. He goes to throw TLS over the top rope, no, TLS reverses and over goes Stanton instead!! Stanton managed to catch the rope on the way down, banging against the apron but otherwise saving himself from a hard fall. He taps the side of his skull, saying he's too smart for that, not seeing The Lost Soul rushing towards him from the ring!! TLS dives through the ropes, crashing into Stanton from behind with a suicide dive, as both men go down!!*

Hood: What the hell is TLS thinking??

Rockwell: He's willing to put everything out there in order to win tonight, Hood!

Hood: The guy's got serious head issues already, he shouldn't be trying to make them worse!

Rockwell: Just because he wears a scary mask...

Hood: It's a lot more than the mask and you know it, Adrian!

*As the referee starts his (slow) count, The Lost Soul starts to get up, pulling himself together. He gets Stanton by the head, banging him once off the apron, twice, three times. Stanton takes a step away, as if to say something, only to fall forward instead, collapsing to the ground! The Lost Soul pulls himself up, rolling back into the ring. He sits there, waiting, as the referee continues his count, reaching 4, then 5. Outside the ring, Stanton is already pushing up off the outside mat. He shakes his head and slowly gets up, looking towards the ring, where he sees The Lost Soul just sitting, apparently staring at him. Stanton looks at the referee, who raises 7 fingers, and then reaches for the ropes, starting to pull himself in. TLS is immediately on his feet, going for a payback stomp, but Stanton immediately leaves the ring again, forcing the referee to restart the count. Stanton glares at TLS, who goes back to his deceptive sitting position.*

Hood: C'mon, Soul, let Stanton back into the ring!

Rockwell: And give up his advantage? He's got the high ground!

Hood: Don't pull out any old Star Wars memes on me, Adrian. The fact is neither one of us want to see someone win via countout.

Rockwell: Agreed. But with TLS, you always have to consider the mind games that are going on...

*Stanton circles around, with The Lost Soul turning to face him whichever direction he goes. The ref's count is almost halfway again now, so Stanton makes another motion to enter the ring. Imstantly, TLS is up, coming in again... but this time Stanton has a different objective, avoiding TLS' stomp and instead grabbing his other leg, yanking it out from under him! TLS, tripped, falls backwards, allowing Stanton to pull himself in. He immediately goes on the attack, striking away at TLS, wanting to take some abuse out on the masked man. He grabs TLS' arm and sends him towards the ropes, being there as he returns to toss TLS in the air with a snap overhead belly-to-belly suplex!! TLS flattens out on impact, trying to absorb as much as he can in his arms, but he's still shaken up as he starts to rise. But Stanton is right there again, picking TLS up and delivering a Samoan drop! Stanton then covers, hanging on tightly... 1... 2... but TLS shifts to get his shoulder up, stopping the count.*

Hood: TLS may have the mind games, but Stanton has the wrestling intellect that will win him matches.

Rockwell: Both of these guys have plenty of years in the ring. You've got to think stamina could be a factor for both of them.

Hood: Hey, I see TLS being the one to wilt away. From what I hear, masks add a lot of carbon dioxide.

Rockwell: Let's not even start that discussion...

*Since TLS is refusing to stay down for the pinfall, Stanton elects for another approach. He grabs hold of The Lost Soul's legs, twisting them around and applying a Figure Four submission!! He laughs as he sees TLS squirming on the mat, yelling at him to go ahead and tap out before he embarrasses himself further. But The Lost Soul suddenly sits up, looking at Stanton, no longer showing any pain! Stanton, surprised, tightens the grip, but TLS just shakes his head, no-selling the hold! Stanton angrily breaks the hold, getting up, as TLS starts to rise as well. Stanton grabs at TLS from behind, as if to suplex him over, but TLS drops with a jawbreaker, sending Stanton bouncing back away from him! TLS then reaches down under the black slacks he wears to the ring, pulling off a hidden brace!! The referee looks upset that TLS had that on, but TLS just tosses it out of the ring, shrugging as if to say he never used it offensively.*

Hood: Damn!

Rockwell: The Lost Soul knew that Stanton was a fan of the Figure Four, so he planted a trap! The guy's always thinking.

Hood: I really don't want to root for TLS... but the guy's got so many traits I like! Fuck!

*The Lost Soul has Stanton back up now, delivering a Russian leg sweep to keep Stanton on the canvas. TLS then gets up and heads for the turnbuckle, slowing making his way up to the second rung. He opts to stay there, jumping off and landing a knee drop onto Stanton's chest! TLS makes the cover, grabbing for one leg... 1... 2... and Stanton kicks out, staying alive. The Lost Soul stands back up, considering ending things. He drags Stanton up, setting him to go for the Soul Buster (Brainbuster)!! But as TLS lifts, Stanton blocks it, then counters into a snap DDT!! The Lost Soul holds his head, struggling back to his feet, even as Stanton jumps up and grabs his arm, shooting TLS into the ropes. As TLS returns, Stanton catches him around the waist and spins, hitting a spinebuster!! Stanton twists into the cover... 1... 2... No! The Lost Soul manages to kick out! Stanton wipes some sweat from his eyes, flinging it back to TLS as he starts to rise up.*

Rockwell: Stanton's hard to keep down!

Hood: He's Pretty! It's enough to keep him going!

Rockwell: Well, that and the fact that he's a magnificent athlete...

Hood: That's part of what makes him Pretty!

*Stanton hauls TLS back up, this time kicking at his legs, as if still ticked about the leg brace being worn. He even lifts the leg before slamming it back down into the canvas, doing more damage. The Lost Soul crawls away, reaching for the ropes, with Stanton setting up behind him, his hands on his knees. As TLS turns around, Stanton picks him up into a fireman's carry, then spins, throwing him down with a fireman's carry slam! TLS is hurting, as Stanton sets himself again, this time ready to put the masked freak down for good. As TLS struggles up, looking dazed, Stanton waits for the perfect positioning. He comes in, grabbing TLS' head to go for the Pretty Boy Drop (Reverse DDT)!!! But TLS wasn't as hurt as it appeared, as he yanks out of it, turning around and dropping Stanton with a facebuster!! The fans cheer the reversal, even as TLS gets to his feet. He steadies himself, going off the ropes for a little momentum and coming back with the Souled Out (Somersault Leg Drop)!!! But Stanton moves, and TLS hits nothing but canvas!!*

Rockwell: Both men were denied their finishers!

Hood: Damn, it's been over two or three times, and we're still going! Have I said lately how I love this tournament?

Rockwell: Yes, but say it again!

Hood: I love this tournament!

*Both wrestlers stagger up, with Stanton catching TLS with a right cross to knock him back into the ropes. TLS comes back on the rebound, though, hitting his own shot. Stanton falls against the ropes and springs back, throwing a clothesline, but TLS ducks under it. He spins, grabbing at Stanton's head to once again try for the Soulbuster, only to have Stanton reverse and twist it back around for another shot at the Pretty Boy Drop! But TLS' arm swings backwards as he fights to get free, and Stanton releases the hold, stumbling away, having gotten hit low!! The referee, having been dodging out of the way, missed it this time. As Stanton, breathing heavily, tries to reach back for TLS, the wrestler quickly drags him down into a schoolboy roll up, hanging on tightly! The referee slides in to make the count... 1... 2... 3!!!!!*

Minos: Here is your winner, moving on in the tournament... The Lost Soul!!

Hood: Wow! The old veteran actually did it!

Rockwell: Did he catch Stanton in the crotch, though? And was it deliberate??

Hood: Who cares? Shit happens!

Rockwell: You're starting to sound like a TLS fan, Hood...

Hood: Perish the thought...

Rockwell: So now we know TLS is in the quarter-finals, and will face the winner of Duce Jones & Mike Zybala later tonight!

*The referee checks on Stanton, who angrily shoves him away, blaming him for the loss. The Lost Soul has already rolled out of the ring, perfectly content to continue winning in any fashion.*



**We are once again greeted by the delightful sound of tape wrapping.**

Shawn Warstein: In the jungle... the mighty jungle... The lion feasts tonight.

**Shawn Warstein is singing to himself as he tapes his hands. Once again he pulls out a sharpie and writes on the back of his left hand "AT" and on the right "KTA". He tosses the sharpie aside and points to the door**

KNOCK

KNOCK

Shawn Warstein: Right on time.

**Shawn jumps up to his feet and opens the door. The reporter from last week tries to walk in, but Shawn holds up a hand to stop her. As he waves in the camera crew. They all shuffle around her, she looks confused.**

Shawn Warstein: Oooo I'll take that.

**Shawn reaches and grabs the mic from her.**

Shawn Warstein: Sorry but your services will no longer be needed here. Please run along. Or not. I don't care, you just can't be in here.

** Shawn shuts the door and turns to the camera crew.**

Shawn Warstein: Okay fellas here's the deal. Keep the camera tight on my face. Make sure I don't get out of frame, and as always.... Make me look beautiful.

**The crew shrugs and sets up. One of them waves a hand signaling they are rolling.**

Shawn Warstein: Ladies and gentlemen of this backwater, Po-dunk, hillbilly infested, morons thinking 23 and Me is a dating site, rejoice for I, Shawn Warstein, have once again graced you all with my presence. I have decided that all of you need a real Superstar to grace your federation. ME!

**Shawn smiles and winks at the camera.**

Shawn Warstein: Now I'm not normally one to gloat.... oh wait yes I am.... I told all of you that I was going to beat Z in the middle of the ring and advance. And I did just that. I am nothing if not a man of my word. There's only three things in life that are certain. 1. Dylan is the Greatest Rapper of all time. 2. Shawn Warstein is not a liar. 3. Mayo absolutely sucks goat balls.

**Shawn pulls out a small vape pen from his pocket and takes a drag off of it. Exhaling the vapors into the air.**

Shawn Warstein: What it's medicinal. Anyways that brings me to my opponent tonight. Mr. Noah Hanson. He should be counting his lucky stars that I have absolutely no interest in that title he currently has. You see I have my own, and it's bigger and better than his. You see this is one of the few times that size does matter. And unfortunately for you....

**Shawn winces at the camera.**

Shawn Warstein: You just don't measure up. I honestly thought for one second that you could beat me, then you opened your mouth, and removed all the doubts that I had. This isn't going to go well for you and I'll tell you that much right now. I don't care about you, your feelings or what you think about me. The bottom line is that you showed yourself for what you really are...

**Shawn takes another hit off of the vape pen.**

Shawn Warstein: You are a coward who is afraid of confrontation. You would much rather bury your head in the sand, call out to your friends for help. Did you happen to notice what happened when you did that? I did. Your buddy decided to let you fend for yourself. That didn't work out for you did it? Do you know why? Because even he was aware that even he couldn't dig you out of the hole you were and are in.

**Shawn looks directly into the camera and gives one of his classic grins.**

Shawn Warstein: Oh and Noah trust me when I say this... I'm going to jam my foot so far up your ass, people will be able to tell you my shoe size when you talk. This wasn't even a fair fight. As soon as this match was finally decided two weeks ago, my name was already written in sharpie in the next round.

**Shawn steps back from the camera and smiles.**

Shawn Warstein: I don't need your respect. I don't want your title. What I want.... is to beat you so bad that if you somehow survive you'll have to rethink careers. So bad that the thought "Steak through a tube isn't that bad" will actually come out of the speak and spell you're going to need.

**Shawn begins to walk away, but stops and turns back around.**

Shawn Warstein: You see this isn't even fun anymore. I thought that coming here would help repair some things that needed to be fixed. Now that, that is taken care of, I've got nothing to lose. I was already playing with house money, but I just pushed you all-in. I just called your bluff.... What are you going to do about it?

**Shawn drops the mic on the ground and points to the crew.**

Shawn Warstein: Now get there fuck out of here...

**The camera crew packs up and begins to leave the locker room. Faintly heard is Shawn singing to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" to himself making up his own words as the camera cuts to commercial.**







*As we return from break Jean Rooney is standing in the middle of the ring. Hey, look at that, guess Jonathan Barrows liked him and hired him full time.*

Jean Rooney: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time, one half of the Sports Entertainment Xpress. THUNDERING TERRY MARSHALL!!!

*Thunderstruck by AC/DC begins to play over the PA and all of the Thunderamaniacs begin to cheer as Terry Marshall steps out onto the entrance way in his street clothes, which includes a Tory Aikman jersey, getting that cheap hometown crowd pop, and his elbow being bandaged up. Marshall stops at the top of the entrance way taking in the crowd and giving a big smile. Marshall then makes his way to the ring where he enters and hits pose on each side of the ring, allowing the fans to snap a picture before taking the center of the ring with Jean Rooney.*

Jean Rooney: Hello Mr. Marshall, I must say I'm shocked, but glad to see you out here on your own.

Terry Marshall: Fist of all Jean, Mr. Marshall is my father. As for me being out here alone, well, brother Terry Marshall is never alone, because no matter where I go I always got the Thunderamaniacs with me dude.

*CROWD POP*

Jean Rooney: Well, it appears you do have quite few maniacs here in Dallas Texas.

*CROWD POP*

Terry Marshall: Hey now brother, I'm the one who is supposed to be getting the cheap pops around here.

*Marshall and Rooney both smile and laugh.*

Jean Rooney: Speaking of maniacs, last week you faced your maniac of a partner in Space Lord, and came out victorious to earn your spot in the quarterfinals of the Warriors of the Ring tournament, but at what cost? We can see your arm is bandaged up, how will it hold up for a possible three matches in one night at the pay per view?

Terry Marshall: Well ya know brother, no athlete is truly tested until they've stared an injury in the face and came out on the other side stronger than ever. Brother, this isn't my first rodeo, and it darn sure isn't my first injury. I've been to the top of the mountain, and I've been in the deepest valleys, and if I've learned on thing it is that the road to greatness is not marked by perfection, but the ability to constantly overcome adversity and failure.

This little bo bo on my arm is nothing but a little bit of adversity, and Terry Marshall is never more dangerous then when he is back into a corner, so come Warrior of the....

*Suddenly, the lights go out in the arena go out. The lights come back on and Jean Rooney is laid out in the middle of the ring in front of Terry Marshall. Marshall is looking down at Rooney, and doesn't notice the man dressed in all black and wearing a black mask behind him, holding a tire iron. Sensing something is afoot Marshall begins to turn around, but as he does the masked man blasts Marshall's injured arm with tire iron.*

Rockwell: Someone's taking out Marshall!!

Hood: They want him out of the tournament!!

*Marshall grabs his arm in pain and is bent over. Marshall looks up at the masked man just in time to get hit in the arm again with a baseball style swing. Marshall crumbles to the mat, holding his arm and rolling around in pain. Suddenly the lights go out again, and when they come back on the man is gone and Marshall is left laying out in the ring beside Jean Rooney.*

Rockwell: We need some medical assistance out here for Marshall, as well as Rooney!

Hood: Man, is Marshall basically out of the tournament now??

Rockwell: I don't know, Hood, but it's pretty bad looking...

Hood: So it was Canon, right? It had to be Canon...

Rockwell: Why, because he's Marshall's next opponent?

Hood: Exactly! So Canon, or someone in the Mustard Factory... wait, could it have been Checkers??

Rockwell: No.

Hood: Okay, you're right, too big for Checkers...

*Medics are there now, getting both Marshall and Rooney on stretchers. Marshall, though hurt, doesn't want to go out that way, fighting back to his feet. The fans give him a cheer as he moves painfully towards the back, with two medics on either side to try and help him stay upright and avoid any more damage. Rooney has to be carted out.*

Hood: Hey, what about Space Lord?

Rockwell: What about him?

Hood: He just happened to not be out here when this happened? This could be revenge!

Rockwell: I would hate to think it would come to that... but really, right now, we can't rule out anyone.

Hood: Except for Checkers.

Rockwell: Yes, except for Checkers. They've gotten them out of the arena, so let's get to the next match!


Warriors of the Ring Tournament, Second Round Non-Title Match
Noah Hanson (2-2) vs. Shawn Warstein (1-0)

Minos: The next contest is scheduled for one fall, and is a Second Round match for the Warriors of the Ring V Tournament! Introducing first... standing 6'4" and weighing 234 lbs... from Chicago, Illinois... here is Shawn Warstein!!

*Warstein comes out on stage with the Centuries remix from Fall Out Boy playing throughout the arena. He walks towards the ring, his hodd up, ignoring the fans on either side. Warstein goes up on the apron, pulling his hood down to look around at the crowd before entering through the ropes.*

Rockwell: So Warstein went "down under" this past week in his promo to belittle Noah Hanson.

Hood: Crikey, mate, that he did!

Rockwell: He made a few mistakes, though, including where Hanson is actually from, as well as, well, beating up the wrong people.

Hood: Accidents happen to the best of us, Adrian. It doesn't change who the better man really is...

Minos: His opponent... standing 6'2 3/4" and weighing 236 3/4 lbs... from Kansas City, Kansas... here is the GCWA North American Champion... "The Hollywood Blockbuster" Noah Hanson!!

*"Killin In The Name Of" by Rage Against The Machine blares and Noah makes his way out of the back, raising up the North American Title he won two weeks ago. He starts down the aisle, threatening a couple of fans as he heads for the ring.*

Rockwell: Hanson won his first GCWA gold in the first round when he became the first to pin The Empty, ending his run in the GCWA.

Hood: And now he's... wait, what's Warstein doing?

Rockwell: What?

*As Hanson gets close to the ring, Warstein has slid out to meet him. He starts talking as he grins, getting right up into Hanson's face. Hanson immediately responds, with the two exchanging insults back and forth. Warstein shoves Hanson away, telling him he should have just stayed the fuck home. Hanson responds with his own shove, and all of the sudden the two men are brawling outside the ring!*

Hood: This is great!

Rockwell: No, it's not!

Hood: What? Why not?

Rockwell: The match hasn't started yet!

*The two men are fighting up the aisle now, swinging away like crazy. While the fans are enjoying it, the referee looks lost, knowing that he can't start the match officially. He starts waving for GCWA Security to get involved, but they seem more intent on keeping the two fighters from taking it out on any of the nearby fans.*

Rockwell: These two look to have some serious hatred for each other!

Hood: I blame Twitter!

Rockwell: We need to get these guys broken up, though, so things can be official!

Hood: Is that like waking up a person to give them a sleeping pill? Just ring the bell and let them fight!

*Hanson and Warstein have gotten further up the aisle now, with Hanson going to try and jam Warstein's head into the guardrail nearby, only to have Warstein block it and land an elbow shot to get free. He turns and starts swinging away, only to have Hanson raise up the GCWA North American Title, causing Warstein to punch it! Warstein moves backwards, shaking his wrist out from the impact. Hanson comes after him again, grabbing his shoulder, but suddenly a wave of GCWA Security is coming through, pushing both men backwards! The crowd boos heavily as the security guards split the two wrestlers apart.*

Hood: Well, now what??

Rockwell: I don't know, Hood, but this one was falling apart rapidly!

Hood: But we need a winner! Someone has to move on!

Rockwell: We need a decision to be made!

*Both Hanson and Warstein are trying to get through the GCWA Security between them, and the crowd is still hot as we fade out from ringside.*



*We return to the wedding reception. The party is going hard. Vargas is passed out in the corner, Uber-Man is in all his glory as he is dancing with Alice Knight. Jason Cashe is desperately trying to convince Guy Cashe that they are not related and no, he will not spot Guy a twenty. Enforcer and Justice are dancing together. Duce Jones and Byron are chatting and drinking with Ace. Space Lord and Terry Marshall look ridiculous in their tuxedos with the sleeves ripped off, randomly flexing whenever a lady walks by. The Zybala's are sitting at a table chatting with Lissie Hope and Havoc about whatever when an irritated looking Aaron Warthog walks over and stares at Mike Zybala. A few minutes pass and Mike has yet to acknowledge Warthog, who angrily taps Zybala's shoulder. Zybala looks up and smiles. He is still a bit drunk.*

Zybala: Aaron! Enjoying the wedding?

Aaron Warthog: I'd enjoy it more if I wasn't hearing that you're just letting Barry in the match next week!

Zybala: What about it? It's his wedding, it was his gift, and I own Outsiders. Deal with it.

*We cut to Allton talking to Deana Barrows - they are embroiled deep in conversation.*

Lord Allton: ....And you're certain that there's nothing you can do about Zybala adding Barry to the match? How can that be?! You're a Barrows for crying out loud!

Deana Barrows: Yes, Mr. Allton, but....

Lord Allton: 'Lord'.

Deana Barrows: My apologies. 'Lord' Allton, but as Zybala owns Outsiders, I have no jurisdiction.

Lord Allton: I see.

*Allton smiles coyly.*

Lord Allton: May I say however that you are looking beautiful on your **ahem** special day... Excuse me, please.

*Allton winks at Deana again causing her to slightly blush and then he wheels back to the A-List table.*

Lord Allton: Plan B it is then....

*Someone walks over to Deana and informs her it's time to cut the cake. She sighs, downs her drink and walks over to a beautiful cake on display. Barry is already there. They grab the knife together and cut a slice. Deana takes the slice and smooshes it into Barry's face, trying to look playful, but she pushes a bit hard. Everyone laughs until a drunk, angry Warthog Stampedes Barry into the nearby wall. Everyone shouts angrily in protest as Warthog starts yelling about always getting screwed. The cake is untouched. Anderson Haze runs over and pulls Warthog off Barry and those two start fighting as Barry slumps against the wall. Allton and The A-List go over to check on Barry before Allton whispers something in Barry's ear and Barry seems to agree - friends in high places? We see Rogue Daniels in a corner table with his date, sipping champagne, looking at the action. The Mustard Factory is at the table right next to him. Uber-Man, sitting next to Alice Knight, looks at Daniels. He asks if Daniels wants to fight. Daniels says he's cool, and Uber just shrugs and watches the fight. That is until the fight makes their way over to them! Haze throws Warthog onto the Mustard Factory table, causing their mustard jars and drinks to go everywhere, including on Alice's dress. Uber-Man takes offense to this and attacks Haze! Warthog, Haze and Uber are all fighting while Allton and Barry make their way out of the ruckus and back over to where Lissandra is sitting. Zybala makes his way to the DJ and grabs a microphone. He asks the DJ to turn it on and shut off the music. Zybala then puts two fingers in his mouth and whistles into the mic loudly. The noise causes the fighting to stop as everyone covers their ears. Zybala waits until everyone is looking at him then he talks.*

Zybala: Shame on you! This is supposed to be Red Robin's big... I mean Barry and Deana's big day and you Outsiders are acting like animals!

*Rogue Daniels, who has done nothing but sit in his seat and drink, shouts a protest.*

Zybala: My bad Rogue. Almost all of you. You just couldn't wait until the Brack Friday Bunduru match?? And what are you A-List guys doing?!?

*He looks at Tank, Branson, Vincenzo, and Dylan all pointing bows and arrows at Allton's future opponents. They lower the weapons when Zybala calls attention to them.*

Zybala: This is the Red ROBIN Wedding, not the Red Wedding! You're watching too much Game of Thrones. Seriously! You guys want to act like animals and savages? I'll treat you and lock you up like such! The Brack Friday Bunduru match is going to take place in an ELIMINATION CHAMBER!!! Now can we all please just calm down and enjoy the rest of the reception??

*Lissandra whispers into Allton's ear.*

Lissandra Thomas:So what's plan B?

*Allton smiles, patting Barry on the back.*

Lord Allton: In my match, our man Barry is going to help me - The A-List are a family, after all. Right, Bazza?

Barry: ...Right.

* Everyone murmurs at the announcement as the music starts up. It's "Uptown Funk"" Zybala starts dancing like nothing happened. His wife joins him and others make their way to the dance floor. Through all the fighting, the cake miraculously is still intact. Suddenly, Chad Vargas, still a little drunk but always one to rebound after heavy drinking, walks over to the cake and grabs a piece. He tastes it, and makes a sour face of disgust.*

Chad Vargas: WEAK ASS FROSTING!

*He casually knocks the cake over, sending it splattering across the floor! Vargas then walks away, looking for another drink, as if nothing had happened. We go back to ringside.*







*After the break, we come back to near ringside, where Noah Hanson and Shawn Warstein have both been contained, at least for the moment. "Dangerous" by Within Temptation begins to play, with Jonathan Barrows making his way out of the back to stand on the stage.*

Rockwell: One of the co-owners of the GCWA is here to handle things!

Hood: Make the right decision, Jonathan!

*Barrows signals for his music to cut, staying where he is as he looks down the aisle.*

Jonathan Barrows: I'm already having a lousy day, guys, and this isn't helping! You guys want to screw up this whole tournament? You want to ignore the rules and just brawl? Well, fine! Ref, ring the bell. This one's now a Falls Count Anywhere match! Security, take a walk!


Warriors of the Ring Tournament, Second Round Falls Count Anywhere Match
Noah Hanson (2-2) vs. Shawn Warstein (1-0)

*Security backs off, even as the Bell Rings.*

Rockwell: It's hardcore now??

Hood: Oh, hell yes!

*Warstein doesn't waste any time, shoving through the remaining security and diving at Hanson, who's just waiting for him. The two men begin to brawl once again, with Warstein getting the upper hand. They begin to fight around ringside, with Warstein dragging Hanson along and whipping him towards the barricade. But Hanson reverses, sending Warstein that direction instead. Showing some agility, though, Warstein jumps over the barricade, ending up on the other side, unhurt! Hanson comes after him, starting to climb over the barricade, but Warstein snaps back with a superkick, knocking Hanson backwards!! Warstein climbs up and over the barricade, grabbing a recovering Hanson from behind and delivering a Backstabber!! He makes the cover, with the referee, who was close by, coming in... 1... 2.. and Hanson easily kicks out in time. Warstein immediately reaches over near the ring, grabbing a cable off the floor and wrapping it around Hanson's neck, choking him!*

Hood: This is going to get nasty fast, isn't it?

Rockwell: With the PPV just next week, this match could really put someone at a disadvantage in the next round!

Hood: And it might be the loser in the hospital!

*Hanson slowly works his way up, getting his fingers in-between the cable and his throat to keep from choking. Warstein tries to pull back harder, as if wanting to pull the cable all the way through. But Hanson shoves him backwards, sending both men careening back into the steel stairs and the ringpost above!! They both fall in different directions, with Hanson removing the cable from his neck. He looks around, taking note of where he's located. He sees where his usual entrance pyro is set up, and drags Warstein over to it, holding him underneath. He signals to someone to let it rain, and after a few seconds, someone obliges... as the gold and green pyro waterfall goes off!! Hanson holds Warstein underneath the pyro coming down, with Warstein closing his eyes and feeling the heat from the downpour!!! The fans roar at the surprise, even as Hanson ends it by giving Warstein a back suplex on the floor!*

Rockwell: That was a surprising use of the pyro there.

Hood: Hey, we paid good money to get those colors set up for Hanson, might as well see them in use!

Rockwell: Since it's coming from above, I don't think it would do too much damage, but it sure couldn't feel comfortable on the skin!

*The referee is staying close as Hanson brings Warstein back up again. He pulls off a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, dropping Warstein onto his knee before sending him off to the outside mat!! Hanson then rolls Warstein over for the cover... 1... 2... and Warstein kicks out in time. Hanson is immediately getting up, looking around. He starts to take Warstein over towards the announce tables, as Hood and Rockwell can be seen getting ready to run. But Warstein stops it by reaching up and gouging at one of Hanson's eyes, causing him to yell out!! Hanson shoves Warstein away, holding a hand over his injured eye. Warstein then grabs Hanson around the middle, giving him a release belly-to-belly suplex that sends Hanson flying over the announce table!!! Hood and Rockwell, having already been prepared, scramble out of the way, as Hanson comes to a landing right where they were sitting a moment before!*

Rockwell: ...

Hood: ...

*Although both men can be seen talking, neither can be heard currently. Probably some wires got dislodged. Warstein steps over past Rockwell, giving him a shove to get him out of the way so that he can reach Hanson. He pulls Hanson up, dragging him towards the still-upright announce table. He pulls Hanson on top, kicking away a couple of the monitors still sitting there. Warstein then smirks as he signals this one to already be over. He gives Hanson a knee to the gut, then starts to get the double underhook to set up the Ego Trip (Future Shock DDT)!!! But before Warstein can drop, Hanson straightens up, back-dropping Warstein overhead and into the Spanish announce table... which doesn't give!! Warstein just lays there on top, hurting, as Hanson takes a knee, shaking his head clear. He turns, seeing where Warstein is laying, and takes a couple of steps before leaping up with a legdrop, that sends both wrestlers through the table and to the floor!!! Hanson's on top, so the ref slides in... 1... 2.... Warstein somehow gets his arm up!*

Rockwell: ... hear me?

Hood: ...

Rockwell: Okay, I think I'm on... Hood? Hood, put the connection over there... no, not there...

Good: ... fucking thing... Hey! I'm back!

Rockwell: Now if they just leave us alone...

*Hanson is up out of the debris first, brushing off some wooden fragments before they get splintered into his skin. Warstein has pulled away, painfully pulling himself over the barricade and ending up near the fans. Hanson follows behind, seeming to like the fact that Warstein appears to be running from him. But Warstein suddenly spins, throwing the contents of a fan's drink into Hanson's face!! Hanson, his eye already hurt from earlier, turns away in pain, as Warstein reaches for the next item he finds: a wrapped-up hog dog. Warstein quickly yanks the foil off of it, noting with pleasure that it's already coated... in mustard. He comes forward, smashing it into Hanson's face, laughing at the smear of mustard on Hanson's face. Hanson tries to respond with a quick swing, but Warstein goes underneath it, latching onto Hanson and giving him a spinebuster on the hard floor of the arena!!! The fans around them gasp, even as Warstein makes the cover... 1... 2... No! Hanson kicks free!*

Rockwell: Man, I don't know how he kicked out of that one!

Hood: Yeah, and that mustard has to be draining his strength, too...

Rockwell: I don't think mustard is Hanson's kryptonite, Hood.

Hood: You don't know that for sure...

*Warstein laughs as he pulls Hanson up, glad to put him through more hell. The fans nearby are cheering the violence right next to them as he catches Hanson with a short knee to the face, followed by a straight elbow, immediately followed by a spinning back elbow to the jaw, completing the Past, Present, Future (PPF) combination! Hanson goes down, with Warstein dropping on him again for the loose cover... 1... 2... No! Hanson's out again! Warstein gets up, cursing the man for not just staying down and taking it like a man. Hanson slowly reaches to his side as Warstein pulls himself up, thinking about what else to hit Hanson with. He reaches down... and Hanson drives a partially-eaten hamburger into his face, sending mayonnaise splattering everywhere!! A fan looks disappointed, having been saving that for later, but Hanson doesn't care. He struggles up, attaching his arms around the still-blinded Warstein before dropping him with the Summer Bomb (Reverse Russian Legsweep)!!! Hanson gets on top for the cover... 1... 2... No! Warstein's out in time!*

Hood: Why is nobody finishing their meals here?

Rockwell: They're probably saving room for Red Robin later.

Hood: Or the meats here aren't living up to Bifford's chicken sandwiches!

*The fans move back as Hanson slowly hauls Warstein up, taking him back towards the barricade. He sends Warstein that direction, causing Warstein to do a flip over the barricade and crash down onto his back! Hanson then turns to a nearby cheering fan, seeing the Mustard Factory shirt she's wearing. He quickly grabs at her shirt, causing her to scream as he uses part of it to wipe his face clean. He tells her "You're welcome" before continuing on, coming over the barricade to where Warstein is trying to get up. Hanson grabs at him... and Warstein throws the chair in front of him behind him, sending it banging into Hanson's head!!! Hanson falls back against the barricade, stunned, as Warstein rises up, not interested in messing around anymore. He gets the chair and jams it hard into Hanson's ribs, buckling him over!! As Hanson staggers away, Warstein brings it down hard on Hanson's back, driving him to the floor! Warstein throws the chair towards the ring, sending it sliding inside, before turning back and dropping a knee on Hanson before making a cover... 1... 2... Hanson kicks out!!*

Rockwell: Warstein clearly knows his way around steel chairs!

Hood: Both of these guys have more experience in the ring than most. I doubt there's very little you could name that they haven't done or had done to them in a match!

Rockwell: I'm sure Ace could come up with something...

*Warstein gets on top of Hanson, punching away at him with a ground and pound stance. He then slowly gets up, wiping away any remaining much from his face. He turns and looks under the ring for a second, hoping for something fun to use. He finds it, pulling out a long ladder that was stored under there!! The fans cheer, always loving the sight of a ladder. As Hanson gets up, Warstein positions the ladder in his arms and comes forward to hit Hanson with it! But Hanson suddenly jumps, landing a dropkick that sends Warstein falling backwards, accidentally propping the ladder up between the barricade and the ring!! Warstein starts to get up, seeing the ladder, but Hanson is there, tackling him underneath the ladder!! Both wrestlers go down, with Hanson staying in control with a couple of quick shots. He pulls Warstein up, locking him in place, and lifts him in the air, hitting a stalling suplex that sends Warstein's back into the ladder!!! The ladder comes off the barricade, leaving Warstein to fall at a diagonal angle to the ground below!! Hanson shoves the ladder away and makes a cover on the prone Warstein... 1... 2... NO! Warstein somehow gets out of it!*

Rockwell: That ladder may never be the same...

Hood: Who cares about the ladder? Warstein's the one to be worried about, the man's got a double PPV coming up!

Rockwell: Only if he wins tonight! And how the hell is he going to do the GCWA and the XWF on the same weekend??

Hood: He's a god, that's how!

Rockwell: A god in need of a spinal transplant!

*Warstein is wincing badly, a savage red mark on his back, as Hanson gets himself back up to his feet. Hanson slowly goes back to the ladder, propping it up better across the ring to the barricade. It looks more sturdy this time. Hanson then goes back to the downed Warstein, dragging him up and setting him on the ladder, leaving him laying there. Hanson himself heads up onto the apron, then opts to climb higher, going up the turnbuckle. The fans are cheering in spite of their feelings about both men, knowing that this is going to be a moment one way or another. Hanson gets to the top, looking down at where Warstein is laying. He grins, slapping his elbow, before taking off, flying into mid-air with The Ladykiller (Macho Man Elbow Drop)!!!! But Warstein rolls off the ladder!!! Hanson hits the ladder full on, actually breaking it with the impact!!!! The fans start a "Holy Shit!!" chant as Hanson rolls back and forth, holding his elbow, in a lot of agony, even as Warstein takes a few extra seconds to pull himself together.*

Rockwell: Now I'm sure that ladder's done...

Hood: Jesus, what's with all the ladder love?

Rockwell: Sorry, can't help it. They were one of my favorite weapons back in the day.

Hood: Good for you, but focus on the damn hardcore chaos in front of us!

*As the referee checks on Hanson, not knowing if he can continue after that landing, Warstein has started working on the outside mats. More specifically, he's been pulling it away, exposing the concrete underneath!! Warstein turns back and comes over to Hanson, grabbing at him to pull him up. He drags him over to the exposed concrete, looking to give him the Ego Trip!!! Even the referee is stunned, not sure he should be allowing this, as Warstein goes to drop back... and Hanson shoves him forward, sending both backwards into the nearby barricade!! The two wrestlers stay down, with Hanson trying to recover. He shakes his arm free, at least showing that he's able to move it despite the landing he took. He tries to get the blood flowing, watching as Warstein starts getting up. Hanson then comes in, going for the Mirakuru (Rolling Elbow)!!! But the pain slows him down just enough, allowing Warstein to block it with a spear!!! Hanson falls back, landing on the concrete!! He puts both hands to the back of his head, stunned, as he tries to sit up... and Warstein, having already gotten to his feet, quickly puts him down again with The King's Crown (Kinshasa)!!!! Warstein falls on top for the cover... 1... 2... 3!!!!!*

Minos: Here is your winner, moving on in the tournament... Shawn Warstein!!

Rockwell: A barbaric match ends with the King's Crown, sending Warstein on to the Pay-Per-View!!

Hood: What a war between these two!! I thought Hanson was going to be the one to put Warstein down!

Rockwell: He came close, but unfortunately it wasn't meant to be!

Hood: So Warstein gets whoever wins in our main event!

Rockwell: Exactly!

*Warstein walks away from Hanson, showing him no respect as he raises his arm, victorious. He winces again, his back killing him from the fall on the ladder. It's only a temporary wound, though, one that Warstein can wash away with victory.*



*Hanson has rolled back into the ring, devastated over the narrow loss to a burgeoning bitter rival in Shawn Warstein. His Warriors of the Ring hopes dashed, the North American champion takes a seat in the corner, leaning up against the bottom buckle. A GCWA employee, not wishing to get in Noah's cross-hairs, slides the NA title into the ring. Hanson rips it away, draping it across his lap as he continues to stew over the loss.*

Rockwell: A very bitter Noah Hanson.

Hood: What the fuck do you want from him? Should he be doing cartwheels? Singing show tunes? He just lost a huge match against a marquee opponent. He wanted this one, badly.

*The mood breaks! The rock cover to James Bond's iconic theme blares throughout the arena. The fans leap to their feet as JACK PUFFER appears on stage. His back is to the camera. The camera zooms in...Puffer turns his head and gives a raised eyebrow. We cut to Noah. His focus is redirected. The look on his face goes from frustrated to furious.*

Rockwell: It's Jack Puffer! He's got a match against Ryot next Sunday for the TV Title at Warriors of the Ring!

Hood: How come good people die and bad people survive?

Rockwell: Okay, that's way beyond the pale!

*Puffer marches down the ramp with a smile on his face. He high fives fans and thanks them, from the bottom of his heart, for their well wishes during his time in A LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITY. Jack slides into the ring and pops to his feet. He asks for a mic, receives it and then extends a hand to Noah. Hanson glares at Jack's hand...almost like he wants to rip it off.*

Jack Puffer: Noah, man. Tough loss. I was back there watching like everyone else. And, like most, I was pulling for ya. You may not realize it, Noah...but I like you. Sure, you may champion mayonnaise, but that doesn't mean you're a bad guy. It just means you are lost.

*Noah slaps Puffer's hand away.*

Jack Puffer: Okay, fine. You don't have to take my hand. I get it. You're a champion. A pro wrestling legend. You want to stand on your own accord. Makes sense.

*Reaching for the top rope, Noah pulls himself up. He slings the NA Title over his shoulder and steps into Puffer's personal space.*

Jack Puffer: Easy, Noah. I'm not out here to fight. As I said, I'm a fan. I'm as upset as any fan out there over your loss. I really wanted you to knock that Warstein guy off his high horse and send him back where he belongs, XWF. I was pulling for you...

*Jack pokes Noah in the chest.*

Jack Puffer: To win this entire tournament. Because, Noah. You deserve it. You're loyal. You're hard working. You never complain. People like you should enjoy success. Not people like Warstein.

*Hanson is unmoved by all of this. He's been drenched in mustard. He's had mustard shoved down his throat. He's, basically, had enough of Jack Puffer and his Mustard Factory.*

Jack Puffer: I see that look in your eyes, Hanson. You'd love nothing more than to hit me right now. But, before you act on impulse...just hear me out. Instead of fighting...why don't we squash our beef and move forward as friends. As allies. Drop the mayo shtick and join us in the Mustard Factory. We could use a man of your experience. PLUS, I hear you're not too shabby when it comes to craftsmanship.

*The fans chant 'JOIN! JOIN! JOIN!' Puffer pats Noah on the shoulder and smiles. Hanson remains focused in his desire to crush Jack Puffer.*

Jack Puffer: It may sound crazy, Noah. But since taking that bump on the head, I'm seeing things different. I'm seeing things more clearly. Rather than fight, we should unite. And, to prove how serious I am...I brought a packet of a new brand of mustard. I'm willing it to name it after you, Hanson. Here, check it out...

*Puffer removes a tiny packet. He struggles juggling the mic and the packet at the same time. Too much pressure is applied to the packet and it bursts open, squirting mustard all over Noah's NA Title belt. Noah looks down. He frowns. The veins in his neck bulge. His face tightens. Puffer finally senses the real danger he's placed himself in.*

Jack Puffer: Noah...Noah...wait, that was...

*And, it's too late. Noah runs through Jack with a belt shot to the head!! Puffer hits the mat, hard. He's instantly unconscious. The fans gasp. Hanson drops to one knee and repeatedly slams the face plate of the NA Title into Jack's head, until all the mustard is gone...seeped into what is now a fresh wound at the peak of Puffer's forehead. GCWA officials hit the ring, yanking Noah away from Jack. The fans boo.*

Rockwell: He just hit Puffer in the head! The very head that had recently healed...there's no telling what kind of damage Noah just did to Jack Puffer!

Hood: The very head? You say that as if he's got two of them.

Rockwell: You know what I mean.

Hood: Cry for Puffer all you want. This is his fault for trying to become friends with a mortal enemy seconds after said enemy lost one of the biggest matches of his career.

Rockwell: It still doesn't excuse Noah. Jack's got a match in 9 days against Ryot. What kind of shape will he be in?

Hood: I'm just hoping the match gets cancelled. Save us all the horror in watching Jack fucking Puffer wrestle.

*Noah is finally ripped from the ring. Still fatigued from the war he waged with Warstein, Noah observes the number of people he'd have to fight through to get back to Puffer. He also sees that Puffer is leaking a fair amount of blood from his head, onto the mat. The motionless, bloody detective is enough to give Noah a sense of accomplishment. He turns around and heads up the ramp. The fans chant "FUCK YOU, NOAH!" Noah responds by holding his NA Title high atop the ramp, spitting at the fans within range.*

Rockwell: Disgusting. At first, I felt pity for this man after the Warstein loss...but now, he can go fly a kite!

Hood: Fly a kite? You're starting to sound like Smith.

Rockwell: Folks, things don't look good for Jack Puffer. We'll provide an update as soon as we have one...until then, it's time for a commercial break.







*The catering was vastly underrated in GCWA. It was both satisfying to the over eaters and healthier munchers the same. They even had toothpicks stabbed into the cut hoagies. As the cameras pan over the area, you see a handful of people grabbing bites to eat, something to guzzle on and chat among their peers. Off in the far corner, a pair of eyes were staring back at the cameras. Those eyes belonged to Jason Cashe. He was wearing an old 'Unstable' T-Shirt as he pushes off the wall he was leaned against and approaches the cameras.*

Jason Cashe: Random question. How many of you use baby wipes? A touch up after the toilet paper removes the stained waste that leaves the brown eye. I can't say I feel completely clean without the use of baby wipes but maybe that's just me?

*Plucking a cheese square from a pallet on a nearby table, Cashe chews it to the side as he continues talking almost with no clear direction or point.*

Jason Cashe: I paid my debts before arriving here tonight but a new bet has been placed. See Bifford, I face tonight, a man who has decorated these halls with his accomplishments. I fight a man who is recognized among the peers found backstage not by his size but the gravity of what he has done over time. I have not yet clocked in the hours to have that recognition in GCWA... But I have the desire to do so and it starts with you.

*Pulling his phone out his pocket, Cashe smiles as the camera picks up a beautiful female pictured in a text message. One could recognize her as Josslyn if you follow Cashe on twitter. He liked her and had been infatuated as of late by her presence. Putting the phone away, he could have lost his train of thought.. If he had a proper train of thought. Everything was random more times than not.*

Jason Cashe: Biff, I am going to put paws on you big boy.. I am going to swing and I don't expect you to fall. I will swing, bob, weave and eventually? You will stagger. When you wobble and shake the daze away, I will cock back, reload and shoot another round. I will empty the clip into your face, sides, and I cannot promise I won't sneak in a titty twister because Purple Nurples are painful! You will cringe, feel jaded. You will get mad with fury and swing back and you will land plenty..

*Putting his index finger and thumb pinched together as if to measure an inch. He continues..*

Jason Cashe: Just as you feel you can gain the advantage, grab HOLD of the upper hand? BANG! I will stun you. You will drop to a knee, fall into the ropes. Your breathing will pick up, your lungs will hurt with every inhale. I will keep on you like stank on shit and from that knee, from those ropes leaned against, I will blast, crash and smash you with everything I can provide. You said Murder is the only M that matters but you are too early in the Alphabet Big Man.. I want not an M but a W because with a W, I am a Warrior and more importantly, the Winner and tonight? I will get that W and you can keep your M and Move the fuck on. Find another path because the winners circle won't be anywhere NEAR Martha Stewart, T!B!B! or on an island in whatever dimension you live at in your head..

I do know the history here. I don't eat, shit or play without knowing enough about the location. I have said you are a name, said you might matter to everyone here but your winning this tournament TEN years ago? That tells me someone decided to dig up an old memory and hope it carries over like it never stopped. Me though? I haven't stopped. I have been here, in this business since 2001. I didn't have a good run, disappear and then return 10 years later and put credibility to my name. I kept to it and earned my credibility every year between then and now. You won't be beaten by some new name, I am only new to those who keep their heads buried in the sand. You will be beat down, knees buckled and pinned by a true Veteran of the Game!

I put the OG in DiOGee and you might not know that before now but you will put respect to my name, say it with value after tonight. I am not Duce, I am not any of the names you have bragged about beating. I am the name that has come into YOUR House and robbed you of the bed you made but will NOT lay in any longer. You were the wave and I am the boat that rides over it...

*Into the lens of the camera, Cashe squirts mustard. It fills the view with a yellowish blur until the cameras cut altogether.*


Warriors of the Ring Tournament, Second Round GCWA Unified X-Division Title Match
Mike Zybala(c) (8-7) vs. Duce Jones (18-7)

Minos: The next contest is scheduled for one fall, and is a Second Round match for the Warriors of the Ring V Tournament! It is also a GCWA Unified X-Division Title match!

*Cheers from the crowd at seeing the championship on the line.*

Minos: Introducing first, the challenger...

*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. Byson Kaliban follows behind, with both sporting their Tag-Team Titles.

Minos: Making his way to the ring... standing 6'0" and weighing in at two hundred fifteen pounds... from Memphis, Tennessee... one of the current GCWA Tag-Team Champions of the World... 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: It's still a mystery as to what caused the fire

Minos: His opponent... standing 5'6" and weighing 175 lbs... from Buffalo, New York... here is the GCWA Unified X-Division Champion... Mike Zybala!!

*The crowd pops, even as "Ready To Die" by Andrew W.K. begins to play. Zybala walks out with a smile, having changed into his gear after leaving the wedding area. He stops on the ramp, raising up the X Division Title above his head, still smiling, before the lights suddenly go out!! Hood gives a small scream as always. As the lights come back, Zybala is now standing in the ring, the championship still held above his head.*

Rockwell: Zybala has been extremely busy as of late, dealing with his title matches, Outsiders, and the Red Robin franchise.

Hood: I still can't believe the Barrows went along with that. He must have something on them.

Rockwell: I've also heard rumors that he's had continuous migraines as of late due to the multiple head strikes he's taken.

Hood: Oh, he's got headaches? Too bad. Maybe that guy should retire...

Rockwell: What... what did you just put under the table, Hood?

Hood: This? It's nothing, just a figure I picked up...

Rockwell: A Mike Zybala GCWA Action Figure? And... is that a pin through its head??

Hood: You do you, I'll do voodoo...

*The Bell Rings.*

Rockwell: Fake voodoo doll or not, this match is still going to take place!

Hood: Now watch as I twist off this leg!

*Rockwell turns and looks at the ring, but Zybala's still standing there.*

Hood: Damn it.

Rockwell: Enough with that nonsense. We've got two champions facing off!

*The referee lifts up the X Division Title, showing it around to the crowd. Zybala sits back, confident, while Duce takes an extra second having a whispered conversation with Byson. The two brothers nod to each other, with Byson hopping down to the outside. Duce comes forward, ready to go, and is met by Zybala. The two lock up, with Zybala getting an arm wrench to twist Duce around. Duce quickly reverses, putting on his own arm twist, but Zybala springs out of it with a couple of flips. He gives Duce a hip toss, throwing him aside. As Duce gets back up, Zybala charges, but Duce gives him a hip toss of his own. Zybala springs back up quickly, with Duce coming at him with a Roundhouse Kick!! Zybala barely ducks under it, falling to the mat and rolling out to the floor! Duce bounces on his heels in the ring, waiting, as Zybala takes a moment to catch his breath after the close call.*

Rockwell: After the number of hits Zybala's taken lately, that roundhouse kick could have been disastrous!

Hood: C'mon, c'mon... feel the pain...

Rockwell: Would you get rid of that figure and start doing your job again??

*Duce waits in the corner, crossing his arms. Zybala circles around the ring, shaking his head at his reaction. He turns around one turnbuckle... and finds Byson Kaliban standing there! Zybala steps back, expecting something, but Byson smiles and gestures to allow Zybala past him, as he knows the referee is watching both of them closely right now. Zybala steps around Byson and gets up on the apron, stepping back through the ropes. Duce, seeing this, starts walking forward, apparently asking Zybala if they can get on with this now. Zybala nods to him... then steps forward into his Superkick!! But Duce dodges backwards, falling to a knee next to the ropes! He gets up, prepared, but Zybala is just standing in a defensive position now, with a smile back on his face. Duce smiles as well, shaking his head ruefully before coming forward again. This time, the two men lock up, with Zybala getting a headlock, only for Duce lift him up, trying for a backdrop. But Zybala reverses it in mid-air, getting Duce to fall forward into a modified bulldog! Zybala makes the first cover... 1... 2.. and Duce pushes him off.*

Rockwell: These two have very complementary styles, which will make this one especially exciting.

Hood: I just wish Enforcer or Justice had gotten through, so I could root for one of them...

Rockwell: So who are you picking in this one, Hood?

Hood: Hell, it has to be Duce. Ugh, just saying that felt bad...

*Zybala brings Duce up, sending him sprawling out into the corner with a whip. Zybala follows right behind, running in and hitting a Yakuza kick!! Duce falls forward to the mat, stunned, as Zybala next hurries up the turnbuckle. He gets to the top, smiling as always as he looks down on his opponent. He sets himself for the moonsault, but Duce rolls himself out of the ring to get out of range. Seeing this, Zybala turns his direction, contemplating a leap out onto him from there. Byson's there, too, though, standing alertly next to his brother! Zybala, seeing this, loses part of his smile and sighs, before coming back down off the turnbuckle to reenter the ring. Duce heads inside as well, getting up as Zybala charges at him, only to catch Zybala and spin him around, lifting him up into a suplex but dropping with a neckbreaker! He doesn't let go, lifting and dropping twice more to complete the Eye of the Hurricane!!! Duce then covers, hanging on tight as the ref counts... 1... 2... but Zybala kicks free!*

Rockwell: Byson needs to be sent away from ringside!

Hood: He didn't even do anything! And I know I normally say that, but this time I mean it, he didn't do ANYTHING!

Rockwell: He protected his brother!

Hood: And Zybala could have easily dived into both of them if he wanted to...

*Byson is clapping for his brother, looking laid back. Duce is up now, pulling Zybala with him. He gets Zybala leaning forward and double-underhooks him before taking the champ over with a butterfly suplex! Zybala's down, with Duce making another cover... 1... 2... but it's not enough yet. Duce gets back to his feet, pulling Zybala along with him. He is feeling confident now as he lifts Zybala up onto his shoulders, looking for the Final Tic 2.0 (Fireman's Carry into Single Knee Facebreaker)!! Zybala's kicking his feet, trying to get free... as the lights go out!! Hood, as usual, isn't a fan, nearly falling out of his chair from the sound of things. After a few seconds, the lights come back, and now Duce is now leaning forward, on his own, looking around. Zybala, meanwhile, is now on the top turnbuckle, leaping off and flying towards the standing Duce to nail him in the back with the M. Bison double foot stomp!!! The fans cheer even as Zybala makes the pin... 1... 2... and Duce kicks out just in time!*

Rockwell: That was a close one!

Hood: Damn it, how come Zybala can use his dark magic but mine doesn't work??

Rockwell: Maybe because you're just using a store-bought Zybala wrestling figure?

Hood: I threw holy water on it, damn it!

*As the referee moves back, Zybala gets himself upright, smiling again at having the upper hand. He quickly risks a glance to the outside, where Byson appears to just be a noncombatant at this point. He then approachs the recovering Duce Jones from behind, jumping up to apply a sleeper hold!! Duce's arms immediately come up, fighting against it, as Zybala tries to knock the wrestler out to continue his way forward in the tournament. But Duce doesn't buckle, instead throwing some elbows backwards that manage to connect, knocking Zybala off of him. Duce gasps, taking in some air, before turning and nailing Zybala with a forearm strike. Zybala staggers back to the ropes, but uses them to spring back forward, rotating into a 360-degree spin and landing Disrespect (Spinning Backhand Slap To Face)!!!! Duce takes a couple of steps back, surprised, then angry. He comes at Zybala gain, but Zybala uses a drop toehold to put Duce down, then applies the Annie Wilkes Special (Single leg Boston Crab/Ankle Lock combo)!!!!*

Rockwell: Zybala's looking to make Duce tap out!

Hood: Damn, nothing can stop this guy!

Rockwell: But Duce isn't done yet!

*Duce is struggling against the hold, trying to find a way to start dragging himself towards the ropes. Byson has moved into Duce's vision now, yelling at him to start his direction. Duce does so, moving forward inch by painful inch, refusing every time when the ref asked him if he gives up. Zybala's still working the ankle hard, while putting down all his weight to try and keep Duce from making it to the ropes. Duce is still fighting, though, slowly getting closer... closer... and then, as Duce reaches out... Zybala suddenly hauls him backwards, dragging him all the way back to the center of the ring!!! The crowd knows this could be it, as Duce collapses, his head on the mat, having been so close to escape! He tries to find some more energy to fight with, as Zybala tightens his grip.... and the lights go out again!!! The fans screen, Hood screams, Rockwell is just his normal, quiet self as far as we know. After several seconds, the lights come on again... and Zybala is laying on the mat, not moving, while Duce is flat on his stomach, having been released!!*

Hood: The powers turned against him!! Hah! Take that, Zybala!!

Rockwell: I don't know what happened there... but wait, Byson's on the opposite side of the ring now, isn't he?

Hood: Uhhh, could be. It was dark for a while there, I'm sure he was scrambling...

*The referee looks outside the ring, where Byson is just cheering on his brother to get up and finish things. Zybala is trying to stir, holding the back of his head, looking out of it. Duce, meanwhile, is slowly getting up, limping from the damage done to his ankle and leg. He sees Zybala trying to recover, not knowing exactly what just happened. It doesn't stop Duce from going towards his foe, grabbing at Zybala to drop him with Being IntroDUCED! (Inverted hip toss into knee strike)! Zybala falls to the mat, with Duce dropping for the cover... 1... 2... 3, NO!!! Zybala somehow keeps himself in the match! Duce slowly drags Zybala up, noticing the glazed look in the champ's eyes. Duce shakes his head, but a match is a match. He takes Zybala up, landing an inverted atomic drop that buckles Zybala's knees! Duce then backs off towards the corner, before rushing forward for the Krayzed Knee (Running Busaki Knee Strike)!!! But Zybala suddenly straightens up, throwing out his own leg and scoring with the Superkick!!!! Duce is bent in half, his knees having given way, but Zybala is too out of it to make the cover!*

Rockwell: Zybala's got to pull himself together now that he's instinctively given himself a chance!

Hood: All those marbles are rattling around in there, and hopefully there's no getting them back together again!

Rockwell: We don't wish anyone to have a concussion, Hood! What if lawyers are listening?

Hood: Damn, good point...

*Zybala is very slowly getting up, using the ropes as leverage. The referee has come over now, checking on him, wondering if Zybala can continue. For a few seconds, Zybala doesn't answer, but he finally shakes it off, telling the ref that he's fine. The ref looks doubtful, possibly considering ending this one, but Zybala gives him renewed assurance before turning back to where Duce is starting to get up. Zybala starts signalling for the Superkick, possibly not remembering that he just dished one out to Duce. It's still a feasible weapon, though, as he warms up for the kick. When Duce turns his way, Zybala comes forward, getting the kick up, but Duce is already leaping around on instinct, coming in high! Although Zybala's kick grazes him, Duce still dishes out a superman punch, toppling Zybala over!!! Both wrestlers are down, with Duce clearing his head before crawling over towards Zybala, intent on finally putting him away. He gets on top... 1... 2... 3, no, the ref stops as Zybala has a foot underneath the ropes!!*

Hood: C'mon, ref!

Rockwell: It's a legal break of the pin count, Hood!

Hood: but he didn't even do that on purpose!

Rockwell: Doesn't matter, the match continues!

*Duce, looking disappointed at the call, slowly gets up. Byson is telling him to just get it done so they can go party. Duce, nodding, reaches down and drags Zybala up, bringing him up eye-to-eye. He sets him up, preparing for the start of the Duce of Clubs (Ripcord Headbutt into Knee Strike)!! But Zybala reaches up, managing a strong style eye rake!! The ref isn't happy, but Zybala's running purely on instinct at this point. He reaches down and picks up the blinded Duce, setting him up for the Sound of Silence (Reverse Go To Sleep)!!! But even blinded, Duce can still react, punching away at the back of Zybala's head!!! Zybala drops Duce, staggering forward, his bell rung once again. He tries to shake it off, turning around to go back to the fight, but Duce is rushing at him, nailing him with the Krayzed Knee!!!! Zybala falls to his knees, completely out of it. Duce takes a few steps away, seeing Zybala is still more or less upright, and comes in a second time, hitting a second Krayzed Knee!!!! Zybala falls backwards hard, with Duce getting on top for the cover... 1.... 2.... 3!!!!!!*

Minos: Here is your winner, moving on in the tournament... and the NEW GCWA Unified X-Division Champion... Duce Jones!!!!

Hood: YES!!! It happened!! I don't know how, but it happened!!

Rockwell: Duce Jones takes the victory and the championship, taking him to the next round!

Hood: What an amazing evening this is!

Rockwell: I still wonder what happened during that last power outage, though... Zybala wasn't the same after that...

Hood: It doesn't matter! All that matters is that we have a new champion!

*Byson is in the ring now, celebrating with Duce. He's got both GCWA World Tag-Teams Titles, holding them proudly as Duce is awarded the GCWA unified X-Division Title. Medics are out now to check on Zybala, who's still got a bit of a glaze in his eyes.*



*We cut backstage, to where Hunter Barrows is sitting, still in his pink tuxedo. He seems pretty pleased with it. He nods to the three people standing in front of him.*

Hunter Barrows: Look, I know you all three have questions about why you're here, and I get it. But first, before I go any further...

*Hunter turns to the first person, nodding to them.*

Hunter Barrows: Lucas, just wanted to say you were awesome against Curt Canon last week.

*Lucas Thames says nothing, just standing there, staring at Hunter's pink tuxedo. It's hard to take your eyes off of, honestly.*

Hunter Barrows: Chelsea, great victory tonight. You really made it look easy, and trust me, I doubt we'll be seeing Mr. Rage anytime soon.

*Chelsea LeClair crosses her arms, wanting Hunter to just get to the point.*

Hunter Barrows: And finally, Noah, bad bit of luck out there tonight, and I know you want to get your hands on Mr. Puffer... unfortunately, Puffer is already booked at the PPV, taking on Ryot for the Television Title...

*Hanson, still recovering from the Falls Count Anywhere match earlier, shakes his head. He really wants to prove to the world that mayo is the best condiment.*

Hunter Barrows: But that doesn't mean you three are being left out. As some of our strongest performers in the tournament, we thought each of you should have a match at the Pay-Per-View... and why not make it for the North American Championship?

*Hunter, Chelsea, and Lucas all turn to look at Noah's waist, where the North American Title is currently hanging.*

Hunter Barrows: If you have any problems, let me know, but... consider the match booked. Good luck to all three of you!

*Hunter dusts off his pink tux and heads out the door, leaving behind the three wrestlers to stare at each other. We fade out.*







*We return from the break backstage, where we see Ryot and Rogue Daniels leaving the reception. Jones, the intrepid reporter, runs up to them.*

Jones: Excuse me, Ryot! Can I get a word with you about Jack Puffer's condition?

Ryot: I'll give you a whole phrase: I don't care about his condition.

*Daniels and Ryot both laugh, as Jones looks confused.*

Jones: But, what if Puffer isn't in any shape to compete at Warriors of the Ring?

Ryot: He chose to sign the contract to face me. If he's hurt, that's his problem.

*Daniels & Ryot walk off, as Jones shakes his head, sending it back to ringside.*

Rockwell: Can't say I'm surprised at the lack of sympathy.

Hood: I hope they work up a better substitute than Puffer. You think they can get Sweet Roxy back?

Rockwell: We'll see. Puffer's a fighter, but it might be in his best interests not to be there next Sunday...


Warriors of the Ring Tournament, Second Round Match
The Big Bifford (40-15-2) vs. Jason Cashe (1-0)

Minos: It is now time for our main event of the evening. The next contest is scheduled for one fall, and is a Second Round match for the Warriors of the Ring V Tournament! Making his way to the ring... standing 6'0" and weighing 230 lbs...

*Lights strobe with the music as the chorus plays into the arena. Jason Cashe comes out from the back. His head has a bob to it as he stops at the stage. Looking around the arena before placing eyes on the ring. Cocking back, he howls and barks twice before throwing himself forward and heading to the ring.*

Minos: From Houston, Tejas by way of Decatur, Georgia.. A truly Troubled One they call DiOGee.. Jaaaassoooon! CAAAASHE!!

*Stopping as the aisle turns to ringside, Cashe drags a foot creating an imaginary line. This is the line where when passed, the talking stops. He two step jogs to the ring, leaps up on the apron onto his left knee. He stands and dips under the top rope to enter the ring. He was ready to scrap.*

Rockwell: Cashe is still having trouble with the Micro Mafia.

Hood: I just don't get his logic, betting on Maki to win and then going forward and winning the match himself.

Rockwell: so you're saying he should have thrown the match?

Hood: Hell, I would have done it if it meant I wasn't being chased by midgets anymore!

Rockwell: I wonder who he bet on tonight...

Minos: His opponent... standing 6'4" and weighing 411 lbs... from Phoeniz, Arizona... he is a former two-time GCWA World Heavyweight Champion and a GCWA Hall of Famer... here is The Big Bifford!!

*As "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio begins to play, The Big Bifford walks out of the back wearing his MAGICAL FLEECE. The crowd gives him a warm ovation as the heavyweight stomps down the aisle, smiling as he looks around. Earl the Popcorn Salesman follows him down, handing out free chicken sandwich samples to some of the audience along the railing.*

Rockwell: So Bifford has continued the journey on Murder Island, More people died, at least in the story...

Hood: I hated to see Ehud of Moab shoot his own son, the Proctologist.

Rockwell: I can't believe Barry Ka'Berryon is still alive...

Hood: Yeah, Barry's seem to thrive in the GCWA, don't they?

*The Bell Rings.*

Rockwell: Here we go! Cashe is facing a serious size disadvantage in this one, but from what we've seen, he's a fighter, so he's not going down easy!

Hood: Number One Rule when it comes to Bifford - Don't let him sit on you.

Rockwell: Words of wisdom for the world...

*The Big Bifford carefully hands his MAGICAL FLEECE over the ropes, making sure it's well taken care of. He turns back, seeing Cashe smiling as he waits for him. Bifford comes forward, giving Cashe a respectful nod. He makes sure to tell him that he has no plans of beating him three times, which gets a confused "Thanks?" from Cashe. Bifford then offers to have Cashe lay down, so that Cashe can get pinned and repay his debts. But Cashe shakes his head, refusing the offer. Bifford, shrugging his shoulders, comes forward to grab him, but Cashe surprises Bifford with a couple of snap jabs to the jaw! Bifford shakes them off and swings, but Cashe runs under the punch, hitting the ropes and coming back with a left-handed clothesline! Bifford doesn't fall, so Cashe hits the ropes again and comes in with a second left-handed clothesline, only for Bifford to catch him by the throat!! Bifford shakes his head at him, as if to say "That won't work". He then lifts Cashe into the air, planning to throw him down, only to have Cashe reach out and do a bell clap around Bifford's head!! Bifford drops him, stunned, as Cashe goes back to the jabs!*

Rockwell: Cashe is trying to keep up the fast strikes, usually a good plan against a man the size of Bifford.

Hood: I never recommend hitting Bifford in the head, though. There's enough destruction up there already.

Rockwell: I think, in his own way, Bifford is as sane as you or I, Hood...

Hood: Then you and I are seriously messed up! Of course, I've always known that about you...

*Cashe is still keeping The Big Bifford off-balance, doding another strike from the big man and getting a stomp to the back of Bifford's knee! Bifford drops to one knee, hurting, as Cashe jumps up onto him, applying a Guillotine Choke!! The fans are loving it as Cashe works on Bifford, trying to choke him out and take him to the ground. Bifford staggers left, then right, before finally straightening up... and throwing himself forward to the mat, smashing his weight down on top of Cashe!!! The wrestler immediately releases the hold, gasping for air from the sudden weight on his chest! Bifford rolls to the side, getting himself back up. He wipes his brow and reaches down, picking the lighter Cashe up and lifting him into the air, showing his strength by landing a Gorilla Press slam!! Cashe groans from the landing, looking to roll out of the ring to take a breather. Bifford stops him with a stomp, then moves next to the ropes, stepping up onto Cashe's back!! The fans sympathize with Cashe as the ref does a quick count to get Bifford off of him.*

Rockwell: Damn! That could easily kill a man!

Hood: After every match, I'm surprised that Bifford didn't end up going through the ring. Rules of gravity apply, right?

Rockwell: He's not quite that heavy, and we build the rings strong here in the GCWA...

Hood: Well, yeah, Bifford's been here for decades, we'd be out of business if they weren't strong!

*Bifford brings Cashe up off the mat, talking quietly to him for a moment, possibly asking about the Micro Mafia. Cashe refuses to talk, a good decision, although it annoys Bifford. He throws Cashe over towards the corner, sending him crashing in there. Bifford follows, looking to put all his weight into a splash!! But Cashe manages to slip through the ropes, avoiding the hit, and Bifford hits nothing but turnbuckle pad! Bifford coughs, backing out of the corner, but Cashe is already pulling himself up onto the turnbuckle. He leaps, landing a diving cannonball into the standing Bifford!! This rocks Bifford, causing him to once again fall to one knee. Seeing this, Cashe jumps up and runs over, grabbing Bifford by the head and planting him with a kneeling DDT! Cashe quickly shoves Bifford over so he can make a cover... 1... 2... and Bifford throws Cashe off of him, sending him over the referee! Cashe lands on his hands and knees, looking around as if trying to figure out how that happened.*

Rockwell: Cashe is doing his best, trying to keep the power of Bifford down!

Hood: Power? Cashe probably just accidentally bounced off that gut making the pin!

Rockwell: A lot of people just sell Bifford as a 'fat' wrestler, Hood, but his strength has won him multiple championships...

Hood: As has his love of chicken sandwiches...

*With Bifford down on his hands and knees, trying to recover, Cashe comes in again, this time landing a running big boot that knocks Bifford back over! Cashe makes another cover... 1... 2... and Bifford again shoves him off! Cashe shakes his head, then comes back onto Bifford, working to keep him down. He grabs at Bifford's legs, considering applying an elevated Texas Cloverleaf submission. But Bifford's legs are too large for that, so Cashe settles for just dropping both knees on one, repeatedly! Bifford, hurting at having a limb taken away from him, uses his other leg to kick Cashe away, then struggles to get to his feet. Cashe is right back, though, running forward and getting a dropkick into the hurting leg!! Bifford falls back against the ropes, using them to steady himself as he tries to stand. Cashe comes in again at full power, going for an Aggressive Crossbody... and Bifford throws him overhead, making Cashe disappear outside of the ring!!!*

Rockwell: Oh no!!

Hood: Cashe just Crashed!

Rockwell: Get the camera over there, we can't see where he landed!

Hood: You sure you want to see, Adrian? Could be messy...

*The camera comes around, showing the downed Cashe as he lays on his back outside the ring. At least he didn't fly all the way to the railing, but that's small comfort for the wrestler. In the meantime, Bifford has stretched out his leg, making sure it's still functional for him. He then slowly comes out of the ring, ignoring the ref's count as it starts. He limps slowly over to where Cashe is laying, pulling the wrestler up. Surprisingly, Bifford almost looks even more respectful of Cashe due to the fight he's putting up. That doesn't stop Bifford, though, from lifting Cashe up and bodyslamming him into the side of the barricade!!! Cashe slumps to the ground, upside-down, as Bifford leans over him, smiling. He grabs Cashe by the beard, yanking him up, and carries him back towards the ring, not wanting this to end in a countout. He lifts Cashe up once more, throwing him through the ropes, then starts rolling himself in, as he looks to stop this contest and move on.*

Rockwell: Cashe hasn't moved that much since that horrendous fall he took...

Hood: Bifford tossed him high over those ropes. What would you say, 20 feet? 30 feet in the air?

Rockwell: Bifford's not super-human, Hood...

Hood: Hey, this is wrestling. People exaggerate distances all the time...

*Cashe is still down, hurting, as The Big Bifford steps over him. He leans over, grabbing at Cashe's hair to once again yank him back up. With Cashe unable to fight back, Bifford sets him in place, getting a double-arm DDT!! Cashe gets rolled over so Bifford can put his weight on him... 1... 2... No! Cashe fights an arm up off the mat! Bifford, having been through this countless times before, doesn't let it get to him. He pulls himself up, looking down once again at Cashe. He grabs Cashe's arm, dragging him towards the center of the ring. With Cashe lined up, Bifford decides to go old school. He turns and goes off one side of the ropes, then goes to the other side, before running towards Cashe to jump and sit on him!!! But Cashe barely gets out of the way in time, causing Bifford to sit on the mat instead, sending the impact right up his spine!! Bifford sits there, his eyes wide open along with his mouth, as he tries to deal with the pain he just inflicted on himself!*

Rockwell: If Bifford had connected with that, we'd have some Cashe roadkill to scrape off the canvas!

Hood: He would have been flatter than a witch's tit!

Rockwell: I... what the hell does that mean?

Hood: Something about witches not being fertile. It's the first thing that came up on Google!

Rockwell: When did you have time to... never mind, back to the match!

*The Big Bifford slowly gets up, aching from the landing. He turns back towards the recovering Cashe, who runs at him, jumping up into his arms to get altitude, almost like a suplex, before snapping back down with a DDT!! Bifford's down, with Cashe taking a few gulps of air before turning around and rolling him over... 1... 2... and Bifford gets his shoulder up. Cashe hauls himself up, hurting all over, but still in the fight. He grabs Bifford by his huge legs, as if thinking about a submission again, but it's just to give him the opening to do a few stomps to the thigh!! The ref shouts a warning, since Cashe got a little close to li'l Bifford there, but Cashe is just happy to keep the behemoth down. He turns and goes to the ropes, pulling himself painfully up. As soon as Cashe gets to the second rope, he turns back, looking at the downed Bifford and leaping off to score a second-rope Frog Splash!! The ref is there... 1... 2... No! Bifford kicks out!*

Rockwell: The best position for Cashe is Bifford on his back...

Hood: Sounds dirty, but it's absolutely true...

*Cashe is back up now, trying to figure out his next wave of attack. He goes off the ropes and comes back, hitting a rolling senton onto the still downed Bifford! Antoher pin... 1... 2... and Bifford gets out of it again, although less forcefully than in the past. Cashe struggles back up, heading back to the turnbuckle now. He's possibly thinking about another frog splash, going up to the second rope again. But Bifford has sat up now, as he starts to work his way back to his feet. Cashe looks on, incredulous that the man is rising after the strikes he's given him. But Cashe is determined to have his hand raised. He goes up even higher, to the top rope, as Bifford gets completely vertical, trying to figure out where his opponent is. Bifford turns, as Cashe leaps in his direction, going for a double axehandle... and Bifford catches him on the way down, locking him into a bear hug!!! Cashe is flung back and forth as Bifford locks down his grip, crushing the life out of him!*

Rockwell: Bifford's got the Bear Hug locked in! There's no escape!

Hood: Cashe is about to get a whole lot thinner!

Rockwell: If Cashe can't figure a way out, this one's over!

*Bifford crushes Cashe with all the strength in his arms, with Cashe unable to get his own arms between to stop the pressure, due to having been in mid-axehandle when he was grabbed. Cashe tries to reach up to Bifford's head, grabbing at his hair, but the referee is quick to stop that, even as he asks Cashe if he submits. Cashe is refusing, still trying to get free, but Bifford tightens his hold once again, and Cashe suddenly starts slumping forward! The referee moves in, checking on him, raising his arm once... twice... and three times... and at the last second, Cashe keeps his arm up! The ref waves off the submission, even as Cashe tries to fire up, with some in the crowd getting behind him. Bifford doesn't care, holding on tightly, but Cashe suddenly snaps his head forward, nailing Bifford with a headbutt! It seems to hurt both men, but Cashe does it again, and again, and continues throwing his head forward with reckless abandon!! Finally, Bifford releases the hold, with both wrestlers staring at each other... and both falling backwards to the mat, seemingly out cold!!*

Rockwell: Did that knock them both out??

Hood: No! We're not ending the Second Round this way! Someone get up!

Rockwell: I'm not sure either can survive the punishment that just took place! Two of the hardest heads in the wrestling business just met multiple times!

*The referee is hovering over both men, watching them to see if either is going to get up. He starts his count, throwing hands over both of them for each number yelled. Some of the fans are counting along, while others are screaming for their favorite to get up. At the count of 5, both Bifford and Cashe start moving their legs, showing signs of life. The count gets to 6... 7... Bifford sits up, holding his head, while Cashe slowly rolls to his right... 8... Bifford reaches for the ropes, trying to pull himself up, while Cashe continues rolling... 9... Bifford struggles up, getting on both feet for a few seconds... and Cashe rolls out of the ring, landing to his feet off the apron!! The fans cheer as both men are still in it! The ref stops his floor countout and instead starts a count on Cashe, since he's out of the ring. Bifford, seeing him out there, starts to head that direction, reaching through the ropes, but Cashe suddenly spins and leaps... hitting Bifford with the Mark of Jason (Superman Elbow)!!!!*

Rockwell: Bifford's out!! Bifford is out!

Hood: He's out, but he's also tangled in the ropes! What a move from Cashe, though!

*With Bifford hanging partially out of the ring, Cashe slowly rolls himself back in. He's hurting, but feeling good after landing one of his biggest moves. He tugs Bifford backwards, trying to get him freed from the ropes. Bifford finally falls back to the mat, with Cashe getting on top of him for the cover... 1... 2... 3, NO!! Bifford's shoulder gets off the mat! Cashe is disappointed, but he knew it took a while to get to the pin. He slowly drags Bifford up, trying to get him up far enough to land the Cashe On Delivery (Back-to-Back Cutter/Neckbreaker)!! But as Cashe tries to grab hold, Bifford throws his weight back, knocking him off! Bifford falls to a seated position, but it's enough to save him, as Cashe took his own bump. As Cashe and Bifford both get up, Bifford is able to turn around first, kicking Cashe in the gut. He sets him in place, lifting him up for the Biff End (Jumping Piledriver)!!! But Cashe, flinging his legs around, manages to catch Bifford in the head, knocking himself loose!*

Rockwell: If Bifford connected there, we'd have our last finalist!

Hood: What's it going to take to end this? I really want some more cake!

Rockwell: Should have grabbed an extra piece like I did, Hood...

Hood: Damn, you always think ahead...

*Cashe gets back up, looking towards Bifford. He runs at him, leaping for another Mark of Jason!! But Bifford twists to the side, grabbing Cashe around his mid-section as he passes, and gives him a belly-to-back suplex!! Bifford holds on, as the ref slides in... 1... 2... NO! Both men get a shoulder up in time! Bifford releases his grip, struggling to get back up. He's not used to relying on his endurance. He can still move, though, grabbing hold of Cashe in order to lift him onto his shoulders. Bifford starts spinning, gaining some momentum from the spin, before letting go of Cashe and throwing him off to the side, sending him down hard! Bifford looks unbalanced himself, slightly dizzy from the maneuver. He shakes it off, hits the ropes, and comes back, going for the big splash!! But Cashe is able to move once again, saving himself!! Bifford smashes into the canvas, laying there, spent.*

Rockwell: If Bifford can just land on Cashe...

Hood: Cashe has somehow survived this long, a very rare feat against the GCWA Hall of Famer.

Rockwell: I'm sure Jonathan Barrows is loving this one...

Hood: I'd be nervous as hell if I were him.

*Bifford is on the mat, coughing from the impact. He starts to get up... and Cashe springs up, running at him and scoring another Mark of Jason!!! Bifford, shockingly, doesn't go down, as Cashe immediately hits the ropes and comes back, hitting a THIRD Mark of Jason!!! Bifford sags to a knee, completely dazed. Cashe looks wide-eyed at Bifford, completely stunned that Bifford's still not unconscious. He goes around Bifford, grabbing his head, preparing for the C.O.D.!! But Bifford somehow lifts Cashe up on his shoulders once more, getting him in a fireman's carry!! But Bifford's just running on instinct, with no real plan, as Cashe is able to fight his way free and land before Bifford... landing the C.O.D.!!!! The crowd roars, even as Cashe gets on top of Bifford, trying somehow to use his limited bulk to hold the big man down... 1... 2... 3!!!!!!*

Minos: Here is your winner, moving on in the tournament... Jason Cashe!!!!

Hood: Holy crap! I didn't see it happening!!

Rockwell: The Big Bifford, the last Warriors of the Ring winner, is out of the tournament!!

Hood: Celebration time, Jonathan!! Your most hated wrestler's out!!

Rockwell: Jason Cashe has done what few before him have ever managed, and now he's got a date with Shawn Warstein at Warriors of the Ring!

Hood: ...

Rockwell: We've got our final line-up set!! We're going to see John E Depth take on Lissie Hope! "Thundering" Terry Marshall vs. Curt Canon! Jason Cashe vs. Shawn Warstein! And Duce Jones vs. The Lost Soul!

Hood: ...

Rockwell: Why are you so... you're eating my cake, aren't you?

Hood: *muh-uh*

Rockwell: Well, Hood's done, so I'll just tell you all good night, and we'll see you in Chicago!

*Jason Cashe has left the ring, still hurting from the competitive match he just had. It's hard to completely read his expression, leaving it open on who he actually bet on in this match. The Big Bifford has sat up, looking confused at what the referee is telling him. He shakes his head, saying that's the wrong decision. We see Cashe departing up the aisle as we cut away.*



*A very happy Jonathan Barrows is shown in the back, as he gleefully marks Bifford off of the tournament board. He looks at the eight names left.*



*Barrows nods to himself, liking the line-up he sees. He turns and walks out the door, turning the lights off behind him. He gets on the phone.*

Jonathan Barrows: Is the jet ready? I'll be headed to Chicago tonight. Got some plans of my own to make. What? What do you mean, Barry booked the jet for the honeymoon?? It's not... just, hold on, I'll be there soon...

*Jonathan shakes his head and storms off, heading for the garage. We fade out.*


OOC: It's been a crazy four weeks, but we've gotten through to the Pay-Per-View! Hope everyone's been enjoying these tournament matches as we move forward. This week, in particular, was I'd say the toughest yet in determining winners. I assume the PPV's going to be even tougher, as I expect the best from everyone! Good luck to all!

GCWA Presents - Warriors of the Ring V!

LIVE! Sunday, July 26th, 2020

From The United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Opener

TBD

Mid-Card

Uber-Man(c) vs. Lord Allton(c) vs. Rogue Daniels(c) vs. Barry Barrows vs. Anderson Haze vs. Aaron Warthog, Brack Friday Bunduru Match (All Outsiders Titles on the line)

Enforcer & Justice Orton-Cross vs. Ed Houston & Mike Zybala

Ryot(c) vs. Jack Puffer, GCWA World Television Title match

Chad Vargas vs. Zolton, GCWA Unified X Division Title #1 Contenders match

Noah Hanson(c) vs. Chelsea LeClair vs. Lucas Thames, GCWA North American Title Triple Threat match

John E Depth vs. Lissie Hope, Warriors of the Ring Quarter-Finals match

Curt Canon vs. Terry Marshall, Warriors of the Ring Quarter-Finals match

Jason Cashe vs. Shawn Warstein, Warriors of the Ring Quarter-Finals match

Duce Jones vs. The Lost Soul, Warriors of the Ring Quarter-Finals match

Warriors of the Ring Semi-Finals match #1

Warriors of the Ring Semi-Finals match #2

Main Event

Warriors of the Ring Finals

Roleplaying will be from Friday, July 17th to Thursday, July 23rd, giving you 7 days to post two roleplays. Remember, each must be in before 12:00am CST to count. You may only post one roleplay per day for the title matches.

Tag Teams - 2 rps per team. One written by each member. 2k word max per rp. Both members can post on the final day.

GCWA Television Title match - 2 rps, but the limit is reduced to 1k max.

Outsiders match - 2 roleplays, set to 750 words max for the PPV.

Good luck to all!