Battlegrounds 2008

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--The countdown show ends and the picture fades into a shot of HCW GM Eugene Thornback sitting behind a desk. He stares into the camera with an intense expression as it zooms in.--

THORNBACK: Here we are in Atlantic City, New Jersey, home of the historic Atlantic City boardwalk, a dozen extravegant Hotel/Casinos, and for one night only, home to HCW.

--The sound of the crowd cheering at the mention of HCW erupts in the arena.--

THORNBACK: I come here tonight to clear up many rumors. In recent weeks, William Masterson resigned from his position as General Manager of HCW. Despite what many may have heard, his resignation was free from controversy, free from scandal, and all around boring to tell you the truth. Masterson left on good terms with EWC and HCW staff, and has moved on to pursue other business ventures. He was a true professional, a visionary, and a snazzy dresser. Masterson leaves behind a sweet office, a mahogany desk, a prime parking spot, and the official position of General Manager of HCW, which now all fall into the hands of..... MEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!! That's right suckers, you're all mine now! Prepare for the reign of Eugene Thornback! No more will I be playing second fiddle! I'm boss now! Not just the boss, the new commander in chief! Forget that, just call me Fuhrer Thornback! Woooooooooo!

--The crowd boos from inside the arena as Thornback spins around in his swivel chair laughing like a maniac.. He straightens his chair, combs his hair forward and puts his intense look back on--

THORNBACK: Okay, time to get serious. Now that I am all powerful in HCW with nobody to stand in my way, I declare that there will be some changes around here. First off, the salaries of the stars. No more 6 figures. Ideally I'd love to do away with 5 figures, but I'll be generous for now. Secondly, these sweaty arenas with drunken fans. Gone! Time to build some sets with neon lights. And sobriety tests will be administered at the door. No more beer soaked metal chairs and booze hounds shouting obsenities. So you guessed it, Mike Cannon is as good as gone too. And finally, last but not least, HCW is officially....

--There's a knock on Thornback's door.--

THORNBACK: Oh come on what's the problem now?

--A young dark haired lady enters the office.--

THORNBACK: Who are you?

EMILIA: I'm your new Co-GM. Name's Emilia Chavez.

THORNBACK: My.... my what?

EMILIA: Co-GM.

THORNBACK: But.... but my all powerful reign.

EMILIA: Uh, I don't think you have one. I was sent here by EWC head office. They said you needed some help.

THORNBACK: Help? HELP? Who said I needed help? Wait a second, I bet it was Xavier, Mac, Saint, Lena, Broadway. They're all out to get me. I knew something like this would happen! Fine, I'll play their little game. Just remember who's boss around here and we'll get along just fine.

EMILIA: Right. I'm gonna need an office, a desk, a parking spot, and something to do.

THORNBACK: Well all the good stuff is spoken for. There's a broom closet somewhere around here. You can set up base in there for now.

--Emilia Chavez nods and leaves the office.--

THORNBACK: Oh well. Might as well make the best of it. Back to our show. HCW's excusive Pay Per View, BattleGrounds 2008 is up next.

*****---BATTLEGROUNDS---*****

Main Event
HCW Title Triple Threat Match
Gladiator (c) vs Kid Cannabis vs Pence Weatherlight
Special Guest Ref: BDC


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North American Title No DQ Match
^{(No outside interference allowed)}
Moira Murdock (c) vs Christopher Wright


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X-Division Title Junk Yard Brawl
Mr. Strange (c) vs Havens Outlaw vs Gotham Knight


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Falls Count Anywhere Outside the Building
^{(Winner will have a shot at the X-Division Title to cash in at anytime)}
Captain Insanity VS Seto Uchiha VS Hardcore Hensley


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Tag Team Match
Sam Hell & Alex Draven VS Zacky Young & STD]

--The BattleGrounds logo flashes on the TitanTron as pyrotechnics shoot off from the four corners of the arena.The sold out crowd in Atlantic City are on their feet. Cheers, screams and chants echo throughout the walls of arena. Trevor Wilmont and Mike Cannon stand at ringside.--

TW: Who would've thought less than a year ago when HCW was first getting off the ground again that we'd be here tonight. In front of a sold out crowd we have a huge show with some of the top stars in wrestling.

MC: HCW went from being the little show under the radar to a brand that rivals the powerhouses like Brawl, Rampage, RAW, SmackDown. We're the real deal now, and tonight we get the chance to prove it.

TW: Absolutely, and the only thing that a year ago seemed more unlikely than HCW having this kind of success was you, Mike Cannon, lasting for the past 9 months without once entering rehab.

MC: Rehab? Pfft. I'd rather spend a night working on Brawl.

TW: Let's not get too crazy. How bout the show tonight, Mike? You think Kid Cannabis has it in him to reclaim the HCW Title?

MC: Hard to say. Pence could be the dark horse, and Gladiator has been holding onto the title by throwing out every technicality in the book. It's a tough one to call.

TW: How about the X-Division Title Match? You favoring Strange, Outlaw, Knight?

MC: None of the above. I'm betting all 3 end up dead in the Junkyard.

TW: Dead?

MC: Dead, incapacitated, crushed under hunks of rusted metal with the risk of limbs being lost for good. You know, something nasty.

TW: Okay then. We're going to start the show off with a Tag Team match. Alex Draven and Sam Hell team up for the first time in HCW as they take on the team of Zacky Young and STD, two men who I may have assumed were dead had I not seen them backstage a few minutes ago. Talk about a low profile this past week. Lets see which team comes out on top.

TAG TEAM MATCH
DRAVEN & SAM HELL
vs
STD & ZACKY YOUNG

This match is scheduled for one fall and is a tag team match. Introducing, first to my left, at a combined weight of 445 lbs, the team of Zacky Young and STD.”

There are scattered cheers for the team as the ref checks them for foreign objects.

“And on my right, their opponents. They weigh in at an astounding 502 lbs, the team of Sam Hell and Alex Draven.”

There was a definite change in the crowd as they cheer and boo wildly for the team. The ref repeats the process with Sam and Alex before calling for the bell.

STD and Zacky looked like they were misinformed about what they were there for as Alex and Sam devised a plan of execution. Alex and Sam charge into towards STD & Zacky and knocked the duo out of the ring. Alex and Sam slid out of the ring to inflict more damage and to shed some blood for the fans. The ref started the standard ten count as the two teams battle outside the ring.

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Young got to his feet and tried to make a run for it back up the ramp, only to be stopped by Sam. Sam picked up the scared Zacky and slammed to the ground with a devastating sit-down powerbomb. Zacky writhed in pain as Sam started his ground and pound game. Alex’s attention was drawn to the prone STD. Alex lifted the prone man and set him up for the Headhunter on the steel steps.


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Alex hit his finisher on STD as Sam connected with a sickening Greetings from Hell across the guardrail on Zacky. Both noticed that the ref was getting dangerously close to the end of his ten count and slid under the bottom rope just in time.


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The winners of this match are the team of SAM HELL and ALEX DRAVEN.


TW: Sam Hell and Draven pick up the win after decimating their opponents.

MC: One second later and they would've been counted out themselves.

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--Outside the arena a car pulls up to a stop in the parking lot. A few seconds pass and the trunk pops open. Captain Insanity steps out of the driver’s seat and walks around to the trunk, where he pulls out his duffle bag. Slinging the back over his shoulder he closes the trunk with a firm push. He makes his way towards the side entrance. Nearly reaching the door, a car comes speeding across the parking lot towards Insanity. Insanity looks up to see the car approaching quickly, too quickly to get out of the way. The passenger opens suddenly, knocking Captain Insanity to the ground. The car comes to a quick stop as the passenger jumps out. The man is wearing all black and his face is covered by a wrestling mask, a pipe can be seen in his right hand.

Captain Insanity looks up, slowing getting back to his feet, stunned from the car door hit. The masked man smashes Insanity with the pipe, sending him back down to the ground. The man strikes Insanity several more times, working the upper body. The driver of the car yells for the attacker to hurry up. The masked man kicks Captain Insanity a few times before getting back into the car. The car speeds off into the night.

TW: I can’t believe what I just saw. Captain Insanity was viciously assaulted by a masked assailant.

MC: I bet it was those bastards from Brawl or Rampage!

TW: Could have been one of Jimmy Vetteto’s men. Insanity and Vetteto have been on egg shells lately.

MC: Oh yea, that guy. I’d forgotten about him.

TW: Though, it could also have been Hardcore Hensley or Seto Uchiha.

MC: Too many possibilities, let’s just move on.

TW: What's there to move on to? Captain Insanity's match is up next!

MC: Ouch. That might make this an easy win for Seto or Hensley.

FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING
CAPTAIN INSANITY
vs
HARDCORE HENSLEY
vs
SETO UCHIHA

The parking lot is full and the lights illuminate the tops of the cars. All is quiet and calm. Out of no where a man is slammed on top of one of these cars, the man who had slammed him down chuckles and lifts him up again and throws him off the hood and on to the concrete floor. He stand above him and turns around only to be cross-bodied to the concrete below. The man who had been thrown off the hood of the car, steps in to the light revealing Hardcore Henseley, he turns to the man now getting up slowly and smiles performing a smear right in to his mid-section and slamming him in to a car door, the man now can be seen clearly and it is Seto Uchiha, Hardcore Hensley steps back looking at the doubled over Seto and picks him up and lays in to him with a suplex, he slams Seto down. Hardcore turns around and receives an axehandle from the third figure, who after performing it, rubs his back and picks Seto up, looking for vengeance he delivers a hard right hook to Seto's face.

Seto stumbles a bit and then runs at the third figure using his speed to perform a spear and knock the third figure in to a light post. The light post wobbles as Seto keeps punching the third figure in his mid section. The third figure is revealed by the light to be Captain Insanity, and Insanity doesn't look too happy that he is being slammed and punched in to a light post, so as Seto comes in for another spear Insanity moves to the side and watches as Seto slams himself in to the post. With a snicker Insanity moves over to pick up the body of Seto only to have his face slammed in to the light post. Hardcore is back and he picks up Insanity and begins rubbing his face against the concrete, the cries of pain can be heard from Insanity as Insanity fights his way out of the hold and pushes Hardcore away from him.

TW: All three of these guys want that #1 Contender spot bad.

MC: They've been studying their X-Division well, and in true X-Division fashion are brutalizing one another like animals.

Hardcore comes in again, this time picking Insanity up, only to be surprised by a heart shot to his heart, Hardcore stumbles back and turns to look at Insanity who's smile broadens as he performs a super kick to his face. Hardcore falls on his back and begins to roll on the floor holding his face. Insanity shakes his head and turns around to find Seto, from a top a car Seto jumps down and cross bodies Insanity to the floor below. Seto goes for the pin.

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Insanity kicks out!

Seto disappointed by that lifts Insanity up and goes to irish whip him in to a car only to have it reversed, Seto slams face first through a car door window and is pulled out and slammed through another. It is clear to tell that Insanity is enjoying every minute of the fight as he picks Seto up and with brute strength throws Seto on top of a car. Hardcore is now up and sees a trash can, he walks over and grabs it and sneaks up on Insanity. Insanity turns around and is hit hard by a trash can to the face. Insanity lays there for a while as Hardcore rubs the back of his head, smiling Hardcore gets up on top of a car and is about ready to perform his signature move, but as he jumps up, in a feat of acrobatic ability he is pin missile drop kicked in to a car by Seto who lands hard on the floor, all three men are now laying there breathing heavily. Insanity is the first to stir as he stands up and turns around to face his two opponents who are laying on the floor. He picks Hardcore up and lifts him up and throws him in to the trash can face first, the muffled sound of pain can be heard. He turns to Seto who is now stirring and trying to stand up. He knees Seto in the face and watches as Seto falls flat to the floor, looking to finish this epic fight Insanity picks Seto up and is about lock in the Insanity Bomb, but it is broken up by Hardcore. Hardcore smears Insanity while he is holding Seto, all three men manage to push a car over on its side. Hardcore smiles as he sees the fallen Insanity and looks up to the flipped over car, smiling Hardcore climbs to the top and looks down on Insanity. This time Hardcore performs the WTF?! on Insanity and lands it. Hardcore goes for the pin.

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Disgruntled by Insanities will power, Hardcore locks in a Boston crab trying to wear him down so that he can get the pin. Insanity fights his way out of it and pushes Harcore off of him with his feet. Insanity stands up slowly clutching at his knee. He turns to see Hardcore coming at him and side steps. Hardcore slams in to the car and falls back knocked out. Insanity looks to go for the pin as Seto jumps off the top of the car and tries to cross body Insanity for the third time, but this time luck is not on his side. Insanity catches Seto and locks in the Insanity Bomb, slamming Seto in to the car bottom, coincidently Seto lands on Hardcore, Insanity smiles as he goes for the pin.

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Winner via pin fall and new #1 contender for the X-Division Title, Captain Insanity!

TW: After a huge setback with that attack in the parking lot minutes before the match, Captain Insanity comes from behind and pulls off a win. He now has a guaranteed shot at the X-Division.

MC: And he can claim that shot whenever he chooses.

TW: Whoever he faces is about to go through pain and suffering themselves any minute now. The X-Division Title match is coming up in a few minutes. Earlier tonight we had a camera crew backstage in Haven's Outlaw's dressing room. With his best friend dead there's bound to be a lot more on Haven's Outlaw's mind than the X-Division Title. Lets take a look at that footage and see what the former champ is up to.

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Haven sits on the benches in the locker room rubbing his temples. Any minute now he’ll see Slush’s murderer and will kindly pay back the mad man what he deserved. Suddenly his phone was vibrating. He pulled it out but unknowingly pulled out a card as well. It was a private number but he didn’t feel like talking so he shut it off. Before he put the phone away, he noticed the card. This was supposed to be back at home, how did it end up in his pocket again?

Outlaw shrugged it off and put the phone on the bench. He thought back to the offer that was made to him a couple of days ago. Dr. Sin’s offer was very tempting and with the loss of his best friend, he had nothing else left to lose.

All my career had been dedicated to the one man that had believe in me since the beginning and know he is gone. Nothing matters as much now as it did when he was alive. So, I guess that it is time for a fresh start and a new look.

He smiled as he picked up the card and started to dial the number. He stopped halfway through the process; thinking about Veronica then finished dialing the number and pushed call. As he listened to the phone connecting to the other line, he hears a ring tone behind him. Outlaw turned around and saw a man standing in the shadows of the locker room. The man steps forward into the light and stares at Outlaw.

Who the fuck are you?

Relax, I’m here to take you to Dr. Sin after your match tonight. By the way, my name is Cross.

I’m not leaving until the end of the PPV. I want to make sure that if Strange calls me out after our match that I am here to face him.

That is fine by me. I’m in no hurry.

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TW: This is more than a title match, this is a war. Mr. Strange kidnapped and murdered Haven's Outlaw's best friend, and now Outlaw has vowed revenge. I can't think of anything more dangerous than a man seeking revenge.

MC: I can. It's called a man sick and twisted enough to drench someone in gasoline and burn him to death. Outlaw may be in over his head against Mr. Strange.

TW: It's quite possible Gotham Knight could go unnoticed. With all the bad blood and bitterness between Outlaw and Strange, Gotham Knight's not even gonna be a target tonight. This is a war like none other.

MC: I'll drink to that.

TW: You'll drink to what?

MC: No idea. I just felt like drinking to something.

TW: Typical Mike Cannon. This is it. The X-Division title is on the line, but between Mr. Strange and Haven's Outlaw, this is something personal. We go now to an off site Junkyard, where I understand Mr. Strange, Haven's Outlaw and Gotham Knight are all present. This is The X-Division Title Match.

X-DIVISION TITLE MATCH
MR STRANGE
vs
HAVEN'S OUTLAW
vs
GOTHAM KNIGHT

The scene cuts to the Junkyard. Rows upon rows of rusted vehicles and various other pieces of scrap metal fill the compound. The camera is on ground level panning from side to side, not finding any of the competitors in sight. The camera continues to search but still finds nobody. Many fans peer over the junkyard's fence waiting for the action to start. The sound of footsteps can be heard in the distance. The handheld camera searches around and eventually finds Mr. Strange walking slowly from the far side of the junkyard. He straightens his mask and kicks the dirt beneath his feet. Mr. Strange suddenly stops and stands perfectly still.

TW: There's Mr. Strange, but where's Outlaw and Gotham Knight?

The camera turns around 180 and zooms in on Haven's Outlaw, walking slowly from the opposite side of the junkyard, his eyes fixed on Mr. Strange. Outlaw comes closer and closer clenching his fists, but Strange doesn't even flinch. Outlaw reaches the center of the junkyard and stands about 6 feet away from Mr. Strangte. The two enemies have a long stare down.

MC: Here it comes.

The stare down continues. It seems to drag on and on forever. All the fans looking over the fence are dead silent, waiting for someone to make a move. Suddenly Outlaw and Strange race forward at the same moment, colliding in the air as they dive toward one another. They hit each other in the air and fall to the ground. Outlaw and Strange roll around in the dirt kicking up dust as they pound each other, strangle each other, and toss each other from one side to the other. Outlaw pins Strange down and delivers a hard head butt to Strange's mask. He hits him with another headbutt then another, then another, then another. Finally with one massive headbut,t Strange's mask cracks in one spot but fails to break. Outlaw climbs off of Strange and stands watching as Strange straightens his cracked mask. Strange gets up, staggering a little. A slow trickle of blood drips from beneath his mask. Outlaw sees this and smiles.

TW: This is just the beginning fans. These guys have a lot left in them.

Strange kicks Outlaw in the gut and grabs him by the hair, tossing him on top of a rusted old buick. Strange climbs on top of the buick himself and scoops up Outlaw, slamming him down on the metal body with a Back Suplex. Strange picks Outlaw back up and bends him down, picking him up and Piledriving him onto the roof of the car. Strange delivers a leg drop, the impact causing the metal to clank as he comes down. Strange looks up to a stack of five crushed cars just next to the buick. He leaps over to the pile and climbs up the side. Strange reaches the top and looks down at Outlaw, who's still on his back on top of the buick.

MC: So is Gotham Knight even gonna show up? He's missing all the fun.

Mr Strange balances himself and prepares to jump onto Outlaw, who's a good 5 or 6 feet below. Just before he can jump a dark shadow appears behind Strange. The points of Gotham Knight's cowl are visible as he climbs up behind Strange. Gotham Knight spins Strange around and clothesines him, knocking him off the pile of crushed cars. Strange falls down to the roof of the buick below. Outlaw rolls off the roof just a split second before Strange hits the roof, causing a body sized dent in the roof.

MC: Well speak of the devil.... or speak of the knight.... you get what I mean. This is now officially a Triple Threat match.

Outlaw stands and spots Gotham Knight high on top of the stack of crushed cars. He has no time to respond when Knight dives off the pile of cars and his him with a Cross Body Block. They hit the ground hard and Knight has Outlaw in a cover.

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Outlaw kicks out. They both stand and Gotham Knight tosses Outlaw against the body of an old pickup truck. Knight picks Outlaw up in a Standing Suplex and drops him onto the hood of the pickup. Gotham Knight climbs onto the hood and scoops Outlaw up over his head, Powerbombing him onto the roof of the pickup. Mr. Strange is now standing on the top of the pile of cars. He leaps off and hits Gotham Knight with a Missile Dropkick to the back of the head. Gotham Knight falls forward and his head goes right through the windshield of the pickup. Strange grabs Knight by his cape and drags him out of the pickup bed. He grabs him by the arm and whips him across the junkyard. Knight hits the back of a rusted old Chevy Cavalier. The impact from him hitting has caused the trunk of the car to pop open. Strange rushes over and dumps Knight into the tiny cramped trunk. He slams it shut. Strange picks up a few tires that were loose on the ground and places them on top of the trunk, trapping Gotham Knight inside.

TW: It seems that Strange is just as eager to keep this a one on one battle as Outlaw is. He just locked Gotham Knight in the back of that Cavalier!

Strange no turns around to focus on Outlaw again. But Outlaw has been waiting. He has ripped the license plate off the front of the pickup. Outlaw throws it like a Frisbee and it hits Strange right on the throat. You can hear Strange choking beneath his mask. Outlaw is quick to rip the front bumper off the pickup. He races over to Strange and swings the bumper, clocking Strange in the side of the head with it. Strange goes down and Outlaw continues to hammer him with the bumper. He hits him 2 ,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 times…

MC: What’s that fool doing? He should be going for the pin.

TW: He’s not interested in the win. He just wants to punish Strange.

Outlaw has thrown the bumper away and he now picks up Strange. He drags him far across the junkyard compound, pausing occasionally to hit him with a right fist. Outlaw reaches the huge car crushing unit! He picks Strange up over his head and dumps him into the back. Outlaw grabs the controls which hang on a wire and climbs up to the top of the car crusher. He stands on the edge with a sick smile as the fans looking over the fence cheer.

TW: Oh don’t tell me…… he’s not doing what I think he’s doing, is he?

Outlaw presses a button and the car crushing unit begins to grind its gears. There’s a loud sound of creaking metal from the inside. Strange is somewhere in the belly of the unit! Seconds pass as Outlaw looks on with a look of satisfaction. He turns away as there’s a commotion in the distance. Gotham Knight has broken out of the trunk of the Buick! Outlaw’s distraction has cost him dearly, as Mr Strange’s arm appears reaching out of the crusher. It grabs hold of Outlaw’s ankle. Strange pulls as Outlaw begins to lose his balance. Strange pulls Outlaw into the crusher with him. Seconds later Strange pulls himself out. Outlaw’s head appears popping out, but Strange gives him a kick to the head, forcing him back inside.

TW: This has gone too far! Someone stop this madness!

Outlaw lets out a blood curdling scream. One camera man has been bold enough to climb on top of the unit. He shoots down and catches a shot of Outlaw’s leg trapped underneath pieces of crushed metal, and it’s only getting tighter. Strange laughs as Outaw tries to break free. Suddenly Gotham Knight appears on top of the crusher, grabbing Outlaw’s hand and slowly pulling him free!

MC: Leave it up to the superhero to ruin our fun.

With Outlaw free from the crusher and both him and Gotham Knight sitting on top of the unit, Strange shuts off the button. He balances on the edge and makes his way over to Knight and Outlaw. Outlaw quickly climbs over the edge and lowers himself down. Knight stands in fighting position. He swings a fist at Strange, who catches it in his grip. Strange scoops Knight up in a fireman’s carry and tosses him off the crusher. Knight falls 10 feet down and crashes on top of Outlaw just as e reaches the ground. Strange lowers himself off the unit and stands over Gotham Knight and Haven’s Outlaw. He covers them both as the referee rushes over for the pin.


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Winner of the match and still X-Division Champion: Mr. Strange

TW: The mysterious Mr. Strange successfully defends his title. Outlaw’s revenge for Slusho’s murder will have to wait for another day.

MC: You spoke too soon. Check out your screen.

—It cuts back to the junkyard. Mr. Strange is handed his belt but from behind Outlaw springs to his feet with a rusted lead pipe in his hand. He clobbers Strange in the back of the head with it. Strange goes down. Outlaw drags Strange across the ground as he seriously limps on his crushed leg. He brings him over to stack of metal barrels. Strange is down on his back. Outlaw grabs a screwdriver and punctures one of the barrels. A liquid begins to pour out.

TW: Oh no. That’s not gasoline is it?

MC: I can’t think of a more fitting way for Outlaw to avenge the murder of Slusho.

Outlaw lights a match and holds it in the air briefly as he watches the gasoline pouring onto Strange’s body. Outlaw drops the match and suddenly Strange is engulfed in flames. He rolls around frantically trying to put out the flames as Outlaw simply turns his back and walks away with a cold expression on his face. The scene cuts back to the arena just as sirens are heard in the distance.

TW: Ladies and gentlemen, in all my years in HCW…

MC: What do you mean in all your years?

TW: Whatever. In all my MONTHS in HCW, I’ve never seen something so twisted.

MC: I guess they both got what they wanted. Strange keeps his title and Outlaw gets his revenge.

TW: But the question remains, is Outlaw done with Mr. Strange yet? This may not be over yet.

MC: I think we just lost our PG-13 rating.

TW: That’s one title match down and two more to go. The North American Championship will be coming up shortly, and then last but not least, the HCW Title will be on the line. We have more coming up after this quick promotional video.

******COMMERCIAL FOR EWC STABLE WARS******

[Deleted]

***Gladiator is sitting back in a recliner chair in his private dressing room. He is being fed grapes by two young women. Of course they're pretty ugly women, but it's the best HCW can afford. Gladiator turns on the TV to CNN.***

CNN: "After the first Presidential debate Barrack Obama holds a slight lead over John McCain. The undecideds and independents are still left wondering where the 3rd party candidates are in this election."

***Gladiator sits up in his chair.***

GLADIATOR: "I can't believe it. I completely forgot about the election. I've been so busy basking in the glory of being HCW champion that I've forgotten my first love... Politics."

***Skippy #2 walks into the room.***

GLADIATOR: "#2, how could you let me forget about the election. You were supposed to be my campaign manager."

SKIPPY #2: "I tried to talk to you about it before, but you were busy in Hawaii. You said you didn't have time to worry about it cause you were on a good will mission for HCW."

GLADIATOR: "Drat, now there's only 1 and half months left. How am I supposed to get my message out and still carry the banner for the HCW?"

SKIPPY #2: "I don't know boss. Maybe take less naps."

GLADIATOR: "No, there has to be an easier way. Get my campaign team on the phone. We have to figure out a solution."

***Skippy #2 pulls out the cell phone and leaves the room. Gladiator kicks back in the recliner and shuts his eyes for a quick nap.***

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”In Time” by Mark Collie plays and Alex Draven appears at the top of the entrance ramp. The fans give him an ovation as he makes his way down the ramp and enters the ring. As his music ends he raises a microphone.

DRAVEN: I come out here tonight victorious in my match but disappointed with my place in this company. Sam Hell and I defeated Zacky Young and STD, but I say so what? I’m a man who’s spent the last few months booked in tag team matches, 6 man tags, etc. Despite my history in this company I have yet to receive a single shot at a title. I’m tired of waiting on the sidelines as the Christopher Wright’s in this business get their chance at gold. I’m here for one reason only. To challenge the winner of the North American Title match. I’ve worked too hard to be benched…

As Draven spouts off over how he deserves a shot at the North American Title, the sounds of Pantera's "Cowboys from Hell" comes over the arenas PA system. Lisa Vale and Sam Hell come from behind the curtain. Lisa with a mic in hand. They proceed toward the ramp but stop half way.

LISA: "You know Draven, I've watched you for sometime and have learned a thing or two."

Lisa pauses stops long enough to hear the boos from the crowd, she simply shrugs it off.

LISA: "I've learned that these miscreant neanderthals that you call fans know NOTHING about who has and doesn't have talent."

The boos get that much louder, but neither Lisa nor Sam are phased by it.

LISA: "They watch you and think that you are God's greatest gift, yet you don't have a clue on which side of the fence you should stand on so you don't bother standing on either side. You, Draven, are nothing more than an indecisive imbecile. You see, as you are standing up there speaking of how you deserve a shot at the North American Title, we have ensured that a place in such future match goes to Cowboy! That's right. While you are all bowing at the feet of this.. this.. drunk we've taken it upon ourselves to make sure that we step things up a notch."

Draven waves his hands in attempts to persuade Sam into the ring. Sam slowly edges forward, until Lisa pushes her hand on Sam's chest to stop him, she whispers something to him before continuing.

"Nice Try Draven, but you know just as well as anyone else thats out here that if Sam steps into the ring he would easily rip you to shreds. Now, as much of an honor to society that would be and as much as I would love to see that happen. Now is NOT the time. I warned you Draven, stay out of the way."

Lisa drops the mic and the two slowly back up the ramp.

TW: Well it looks like the partnership between these two was for one night only. Sam Hell and Alex Draven both want a shot at the North American Championship.

MC: We don’t even know who will be the champ yet. It could be Moira or it could be Wright, and there’s no saying either would grant Draven or Hell a shot.

TW: We’ll have to wait and see.

**********

The scene begins in Outlaw's dressing room where he is packing up from after his match, there is a knock on the door and Veronica goes to answer the door. On the outside of the door stands a battle ready Weatherlight and socially dressed Jason Carpenter.

Veronica:What the fuck do you want? We have nothing to discuss with you. *snicker at looking at Carpenter* I see that you are finally coming out of the closet.

Pence:Skip it, I'm not hear for the comedy hour, I'm here to talk to Outlaw.

Veronica:Who says that he wants to speak to the likes of you?

Outlaw stood up and walked over to the door to see who Veronica was insulting.

Outlaw:Tell me, hero boy, why do you want to talk to me?

Jason Carpenter:Wait a minute, come out of the closet?? *Jason looks helplessly toward Pence for support.* What do you mean by that, lady?

Pence shook his head, he was already over the homosexual remarks.

Pence: Outlaw, I heard what happened to Slush and I wanted to pay my condolences.

Carpenter changes his tone and looks toward Outlaw.

Jason Carpenter:Me too, Outlaw. I know you probably don't know me. Names Jason Carpenter.

Outlaw:Never heard of you.

Veronica: Damn I would have placed money on the two of you being gay.

Outlaw gives Pence a stern look at the mention of his friend's name.

Outlaw:Never mention my friend's name again. You and I have had our differences, Pence, but I know that you are not here just to give your condolences.

Pence shakes his head.

Pence: Yeah, you see through it pretty quick. I have something to offer you a proposition. A proposition that can avenge your friend's death and help HcW and all of the other brands at the same time.

Jason Carpenter: We are forming a team, Outlaw. You see, Pence and I are tired of the things that are going on around here. The horrible actions of Strange, the members of Sedition, and those just like them. We need to set things straight in the EWC. We call ourselves The New Age Legion. And, we need your help.

Outlaw:Why do you need my help? The names mention with the exception of Strange are cupcakes that are easy to take care of.

Outlaw turned and went back to the couch and sat down ignoring the fact that the two men were still at the door. Pence stepped inside the room, ignoring Veronica and standing in front of Outlaw.

Pence: Now listen up, you may think that the Sedition are easy, but they are killing the future of this business which will put us out of a job. Now get over this pettiness. We need you because you are an expert on Strange, you have fought him more than a couple of times and are the perfect candidate to beat Strange and strengthen our group.

Outlaw stood and stared Pence in the eyes. He wanted to make sure that he had Pence's attention.

Outlaw:This isn't about pettiness. This is about the fact that you need my help with a man that I plan to take on by myself. What is in it for me?

Veronica turned and looked at Pence like she was about to beat the shit out of him. Outlaw looked at her and waved her off. Carpenter stepped into the room and stepped between the two

Jason Carpenter: Outlaw, we are saying that there is strength in numbers.

Jason paused a moment to let his words sink in.

Jason Carpenter: And, we both know that you can take Strange out by yourself. But what happens when you can't. And, what about Sedition. Do you really think that if it came down to it you could take them all? It can't hurt to have someone watching your back out there.

Pence backs up a bit and keeps his eyes on Outlaw.

Pence: You see what me and Carpenter are offering you is an insurance plan. If it so happens that the Sedition decides they want you gone, by yourself you won't be able to take them, but with me and Carpenter watching your back...

Outlaw: So pretty much what I am is a hired muscle to help you succeed in your plans?

Outlaw sat back down and started to think about the prospect of him having two people with in the league looking out for him.

Veronica: I can't believe that your actually thinking about this, babe. How do you know that they are not trying to set you up?

Pence was taken back by Veronica's accusation.

Pence: I don't want to back stab him. If I really wanted to surprise attack him, I would have attacked him in the Junkyard. No, this is for real. I want to help you Outlaw get to Strange, trust me it will be worth it to both of us.

Jason Carpenter:As Pence said, We are only here to help you, Outlaw.

Jason looked at Pence and then back at Outlaw.

Jason Carpenter: We aren't the type to lie about something like this.

Outlaw stared at the two of them before speaking again.

Outlaw: How many are in the group right now?

Veronica looked like a anvil had fallen on her foot.

Outlaw: Before you say a word, I have my reason for why I'm considering the offer.

Pence looked at Outlaw and quirked a brow.

Pence: What is your reason?

Outlaw:Sorry but that is for me to know. Nothing personal but it will be a few before I let you into that part of my world.

Jason Carpenter:That is perfectly fine by us.

Carpenter said as he nods toward Pence.

Jason Carpenter: So, Outlaw. Are you in?

Outlaw: For now. Just keep in mind that I will not be forgiving if you double-cross me.

Pence held out his hand to shake Outlaws.

Pence: Welcome to The New Age Legion.

Outlaw accepts the handshake and gave a look to Veronica to stay put. He had much to tell her but not infront of his new alliance.

*The Scene Bursts to Static but there is no white noise, the song Light It Up by Rev Theory fills the sound system.*

**********

TW: A new faction is born today, and it’s called The New Age Legion.

MC: Outlaw has warned Pence and Carpenter to not double cross im, and we both know what happens when Outlaw gets angry.

TW: Indeed. It’s time now for the North American Title Match. Here it comes.

NORTH AMERICAN TITLE MATCH
MOIRA MURDOCK
vs
CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT

Seven Deadly Sins by Flogging Molly blasts over the PA system and Moria appears at the top of the ramp, North American title draped over her shoulder. She walks down the ramp, high-fiving a few fans on the way. Sliding in the ring she climbs the turnbuckles, taunting and raising the belt above her head.

"Soldiers" by Drowning Pool plays over the PA as Christopher Wright makes his way towards the ring. He slowly walks down the ramp, staring at Moiroa. Wright climbs into the ring and poses for the crowd.

Moira Murdock rakes her fingers across Christopher Wright's back and the ref calls for the bell. Wright turns around and glares at Murdock, they lock up in a test of strength. Wright knees Murdock in the midsection and executes a takeover suplex on Moira. Christopher Wright chants start as Wright quickly as Moira Murdock is locked in the elbow submission. The referee is checking for a tap out; Moira Murdock is fighting the hold. Christopher Wright breaks the hold and gets to his feet. Moira gets back to her feet and is whipped into the ropes by Wright. As Murdock bounces off the ropes Wright hits her with the back of his elbow. Murdock drops to the mat and Wright follows up with punches to the head. Moira fights her way back to her feet, hitting Wright with a chin breaker. Wright steps back in pain, allowing Moira to bounce of the ropes and hit Wright with a flying forearm. Moira Murdock pulls Wright back to his feet and executes a fisherman suplex. Moira applies an abdominal stretch on Christopher Wright. The referee checks for a tap out. Moira Murdock tightens the hold and Wright chants start. Christopher Wright pokes Moira Murdock in the eyes and she breaks the hold. Christopher Wright locks Moira in a headlock and executes a headlock takedown. Moira Murdock is up again and mule kicks Wright. Murdock covers Wright for the quick cover. The ref counts.

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…Wright kicks out.

MC:It’s way too early to put Wright away.

Christopher Wright gets to his feet and punches Moira Murdock in the head. Wright uses a snap mare on Moira. Christopher Wright clotheslines Moira; she spins around Christopher Wright's back and inverted DDT's him into the mat. Moira climbs the ropes and hits Wright with a shooting star press. The ref starts the count.

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…Christopher Wright kicks out.

TW: Which way you think this is gonna go?

MC: I’m not usually a betting man, but since I am in Atlantic City, lets say Moira. She’s keeping control of the match so far

Moira tosses Wright out of the ring. Christopher Wright stands up and is hit with a dropkick from the ring apron. Moira Murdock executes a swinging bulldog on Christopher Wright driving Christopher Wright's face into the floor. Wright rolls around on the floor while Moira showboats. Christopher Wright gets back on his feet and hits Moira Murdock with a double underhook pile driver. Moira screams out in pain, as Wright slides back into the ring, breaking the count. Wright rolls Moira into the ring and hooks the leg.

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… Moiroa kicks out!

TW: Moira looks to be in considerable pain after that piledriver on the concrete.

MC: Remember when wrestling used to have gym mats outside the ring? That took all the fun out of television violence.


Wright delivers a series of quick punches to Moira before locking in a knee lock. The referee checks the situation. Moira is fighting the hold and eventually escapes. Wright whips Murdock into the corner. Wright charges into the corner and hits Moira with a splash. Murdock is stunned. Wright hits Moira with a series of hard chops. Christopher Wright takes a slap to the face from Moira Murdock. Wright punches Moira Murdock repeatedly. Wright sets Moira on the top rope and executes a huge superplex. Wright puts Moira in a sleeperhold. The referee checks for a tap out. Murdock chants start as Moiroa struggles to break the hold. The ref raises Moira’s arm to check on her. Her arm falls limply to her side. The ref raises her arm again, it falls again. The ref raises it for a third time, this time it stays up as Moira chants fill the arena. Moira Murdock manages to break the hold and get back to her feet.

TW: The fans are getting behind the Champ here.

Wright Irish whips Murdock off the ropes and goes for a strong clothesline. Moira ducks the clothesline and Wright ends up clothes lining the referee to the mat. The referee lies prone on the mat, Wright looks down at him and back at Moira just in time to see her tackle him to the mat.

TW: When the rules stated no outside interference I don’t think that meant referees too. This is getting vicious.

Moira pummels Wright with a flurry of lefts and rights. Wright manages to escape by rolling out of the ring and to the floor. Wright gets back to his feet as Murdock leaps from the top rope with a hurricanrana. Wright counters with a powerbomb to the concrete floor. Wright picks Moira back up and drops her on the steel barricade. Moira falls to the floor. Wright strides over to the announcers table, pushing the time keeper off of his chair. Wright folds the chair up. Moira drop kicks Wright in the back. She picks up the chair and cracks Wright in the back as he starts to get up. Moira stalks Wright as he crawls away, pulling himself up with the stairs. Wright stands up and Murdock tees up and swings the chair at his head. Wright ducks the attack; the chair ringing out against the ring post. Moira drops the chair as Wright nails her with a belly-to-back suplex. Wright gets back to his feet, slowly walking around the ring, regaining his breath. Wright slides into the ring as the ref starts to get back up. The ref looks around, lecturing Wright for clothes lining him, threatening to call the match if it happens again.

MC: Hey, wrestling refs aren’t supposed to have a backbone!

As Wright argues with the ref, Moira sneaks up behind and hits him with a low blow. Wright doubles over in pain. Moira sends Wright to the mat with a running bulldog. Moira bounces off the ropes and drops a knee on Wright. Rolling back to her feet Moira stomps Wright a few times. Murdock climbs the top rope and frog splashes Wright. She hooks the leg; the ref counts.

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… Wright kicks out!

TW: Wright doesn’t want to give up, but Moira refuses to let go of that title.

Wright gets his shoulder up just in time. Moira pounds the mat in frustration. Both wrestlers slowly get to their feet. Wright and Moira lock up.

Murdock headbutts Wright and whips him into the corner. Wright slouches over the turnbuckle; Moira grabs him by the tights and gives him several elbows to the lower back. Moira sets Wright up on the turnbuckle and executes a fallaway slam from the top rope. Moira climbs to the second turnbuckle and hits Wright with a flying DDT as he gets up. Moira Murdock makes the cover.

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… 3

Winner: Moira Murdock

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TW: A successful title defense by Moira Murdock. She may have gotten past Wright, but now there’s Sam Hell and Alex Draven waiting in the wings.

MC: And many others I bet. The North American division is heating up.

TW: The main event is still to come. Reigning champ Gladiator has to defend against both former champ Kid Cannabis and Pence Weatherlight, the man who defeated him for the North American Title many months ago. We have our backstage interviewer, James Snyder, standing by with the underdog challenger, Pence Weatherlight.


James Snyder: This is James Snyder, interviewer extroardinare and I have today with me the man who will be HcW champion after the curtain falls. Pence Weatherlight!

The camera turns to see Pence leaning against a wall in his ring attire, a vest and a pair of baggy jeans. He smiles as Pence puts his mic to his mouth. The Weatherlight chants can be heard even in the backstage area.

Pence: Good to be here.

James: Tell me Pence, how does it feel going in to a match for the HcW title tonight?

Pence: It seems like tonight may just be my night. It seems the fans are stoked to be here as much as I am stoked to be here.

The fans all the while are chanting 'Weatherlight' and Pence just smiles and shakes his head.

James: How about the stipulation for the match how do you feel about that?

Pence: I feel that this match type is more symbolic than a stipulation. I mean if you think about it, the title is held in the air above the ring and one must climb a ladder to obtain it. It can be compared to some one who has to rise above the odds to reach the best part of his career and let me tell you when I win this belt there will be no more challengers for me left on this entire show, I will be at the top. So when I climb that ladder tonight, after beating Cannabis to the point that not even his own mother will recognize his mishapen ass. Feel overjoyed that your future has been protected from harm and that you actually have a champion that does something with the power he is granted via the title and not a lazy ass, pot smoking -redacted-.

James: One more question if you please?

Pence: Sure.

James: How do you feel about the special guest referee being BDC tonight?

Pence: How do I feel about Thornback stacking the odds against me would be the better question. To tell you the truth I have fought through hard times before, especially during my steel cage match for the NA title, so I really don't see this effecting me or stopping me from bringing my A game.

James: Thank you Pence.

Pence: No problem.

Pence walks off and goes back to his locker room.

James: Tune in next time for even more interviews. Good night.

**********

TW: Pence may be the underdog, but he’s carrying himself like a champion already.

MC: And with Gladiator distracted by his presidential campaign, this may be Pence or Cannabis’s chance to capture the belt.

TW: This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The HCW Title is on the line. Many harsh words have been exchanged by all three men. All of them want the win, but only one will walk away champ. And with BDC as special guest referee, there’s no telling what will go down. Let’s get down to the ring.

HCW TITLE MATCH
GLADIATOR
vs
KID CANNABIS
Vs
PENCE WEATHERLIGHT

”Ladies and gentlemen, this is the main event of the evening, is scheduled for one fall, and is for the HCW Championship!”

The fans are on their feet cheering.

”Introducing first, the special guest referee, former X-Division Champion, former HCW Champion, the one, the only BDC!!!”

Unanimous boos from all the fans in the arena as BDC point and shouts insults at them.

”Ignition” by Toby Mac plays through the arena and Pence Weatherlight appears at the top of the ramp. The fans are on their feet cheering as he makes his way down the aisle. Pence slides under the ropes and climbs to the top turnbuckle, raising his hands in the air as the song hits the chorus.

“Kryptonite” by Big Boi and the Purple Ribbon All Stars cuts in and Kid Cannabis walks out to a standing ovation. He jogs casually down the aisle bouncing to his theme music as the fans snap pictures. Cannabis enters the ring and raises his hands. Lights flash all over from cameras getting shots of Cannabis.

The lights go dim and red, white and blue strobe lights begin to flash. Gladiators monkeys walk out and roll out a red carpet. They blow on trumpets and Gladiator makes his way down the red carpet dressed like Uncle Sam. When he reaches the end of the carpet he gives a salute as red, white and blue pyros go off behind him. Gladiator makes his way to the ring as the monkeys roll up the red carpet. Gladiator rolls into the ring and blows kisses to the fans as they throw garbage and sharp objects at him.

DING, DING, DING


As Gladiator yells at some fans at ringside Pence comes from behind and delivers a German suplex. Pence bridges for the pin, but before BDC can make the count Cannabis drops an elbow on Pence and breaks up the pin. Cannabis picks Pence up and applies a Side Headlock. Gladiator gets up and comes at Cannabis. Cannabis hits Gladiator with a kick to the gut. He drives Pence’s head to the mat with a Bulldog. He then runs at Gladiator and delivers a Swinging Neckbreaker. Cannabis picks Pence up and whips him to the corner. He then picks up Gladiator and whips him to the opposite corner. Cannabis charges at Pence and hits him with a Clothesline in the corner. He then runs at Gladiator and hits him with a Charging Shoulder block in the corner. Both men are staggered and run at Cannabis. Cannabis dodges out of the way and both men collide in the center of the ring. Pence and Gladiator both roll out of the ring. Cannabis stands in the center and the fans cheer. Gladiator and Pence both get up on their feet and Cannabis charges towards the ropes. He jumps into the air and flies over the ropes. Cannabis drops down on both Pence and Gladiator with a Cross Body Block.

Cannon: “Kid Cannabis has taken complete control of this match.”

Wilmont: He seems to be eager to reclaim the HCW Championship.

Cannabis picks Pence up and throws him into the ring. Cannabis steps into the ring and grabs Pence by the legs. Cannabis applies a Figure Four Leg Lock on Pence in the center of the ring. As Pence screams in pain Gladiator scales the top rope behind Cannabis back. Gladiator jumps off the top rope and catches Cannabis with a Bulldog on the way down. Gladiator drives Cannabis head to the mat and it breaks the hold. Gladiator covers Cannabis…

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Cannabis kicks out. Gladiator picks Cannabis up and whips him off the ropes. Cannabis bounces off the ropes and Gladiator ducks down for a Back Body Drop. Cannabis leapfrogs over Gladiator, but as soon as he leaps over Gladiator, Pence hits him with a Dropkick. Pence then grabs Gladiator from behind and delivers a Inverted Powerbomb. Pence goes for the cover







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Cannabis gets up and breaks up the pin. Cannabis picks Pence up and tosses him out of the ring. Gladiator gets up and charges at him, but Cannabis hits him with a Monkey Flip over the top rope and down to the ground. Kid Cannabis stands in the center of the ring and raises his hands in the air. The fans cheer and begin to chant KC, KC, KC.

Cannon: “Kid Cannabis is clearly a fan favourite here. The fans are really getting fired up.”

Wilmont: “Oh, they’re chanting KC, I thought they were cheering for someone named Casey.”

Cannon: “Just pay attention to the match.”

Gladiator gets up on his feet and Cannabis dives through the ropes with a Suicide Dive. He hits Gladiator and both men fall to the ground. Both men get up to their feet and begin to exchange blows. They start to fight their way down the aisle. Cannabis whips Gladiator against the barricade. He charges towards Gladiator and jumps up in the air attempting to splash Gladiator against the barricade. Gladiator sidesteps out of the way and Cannabis smashes into the barricade. As Cannabis lies on the concrete Gladiator climbs up on the barricade. He jumps off of the barricade and drops down on Cannabis with a Splash. Gladiator picks Cannabis up and drags him towards the ring. Inside the ring, Pence climbs up on the top rope. Pence jumps to the outside. Gladiator drops Cannabis as Pence flies towards him. Pence nails Gladiator with a Corkscrew Cross Body Block. Pence gets up and throws Cannabis into the ring. Pence goes for the cover

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Cannabis kicks out. Gladiator climbs into the ring. Pence grabs him from behind and delivers a Reverse DDT. Cannabis gets up on his feet and Pence catches him with a Reverse Tiger Suplex. Pence covers Cannabis…

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Cannabis kicks out. Pence picks both men up and drops both men down with a Front Russian Leg Sweep. Pence covers Gladiator

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Gladiator gets his shoulder up. Pence covers Cannabis

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Cannabis gets his shoulder up. Gladiator gets up on his feet. Pence whips him off the ropes. Pence catches Gladiator by the arm and applies a Cross Face. Gladiator struggles to make it to the ropes, but Pence has him in the center of the ring. After a while in the hold Gladiator puts his arm up and prepares to tap out. Just before he does, Cannabis flies off the top rope and drops down on Pence with a Guillotine Leg Drop.

Cannon: “Pence has had a number of near falls here, but can’t seem to get the job done.”

Wilmont: “That’s one of the disadvantages of a triple threat match. You have to find a way to beat both men, not just one.”

Cannabis and Pence both get on their feet. They stare each other down for a moment, then both attack Gladiator. Both men begin to stomp on him repeatedly. Pence picks Gladiator up and Cannabis climbs up on the top rope. Pence whips Gladiator towards the corner and as Gladiator is running Cannabis jumps off the top rope and hits Gladiator with a Front Dropkick. Cannabis goes for the cover

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Gladiator kicks out. Pence picks Gladiator up and holds him up by the ropes. Pence holds him and Cannabis goes for a Supekick. Gladiator ducks the Superkick and Cannabis hits Pence in the jaw. Pence tumbles through the ropes and down to the outside. Cannabis charges at Gladiator and Gladiator Back Body Drops him to the outside. Cannabis falls onto Pence and both men hit the ground. Pence pulls himself up on the apron and Gladiator runs towards the ropes and hits him with a baseball slide kick to the head. Pence falls back and hits the barricade. Gladiator steps out of the ring and picks Cannabis up. He grabs Cannabis by the head and delivers an Elevated DDT and drives Cannabis head down on the bottom step of the steel stairs. Gladiator grabs Pence and tosses him in the ring. Gladiator climbs up on the top rope and waits for Pence to get up. Pence gets up on his feet and Gladiator leaps off the ropes. Gladiator hits Pence with a Double Axe Handle. Gladiator picks Pence up and executes STARS AND STRIPES. Gladiator goes for the cover

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Pence gets his foot up on the bottom rope. Gladiator gets up and begins to argue with BDC. Gladiator winds up and slaps BDC across the face. BDC grabs Gladiator by the shoulders and shoves him across the ring. The force of the shove sends Gladiator clear to the outside. Gladiator grabs his title and leaves the ringside area with the HCW title.

Cannon: “What’s going on here. The HCW Champion just walked away with the title in his hands.”

Wilmont: “Meanwhile we’ve still got a match going on here.”

Cannabis climbs into the ring. Both Cannabis and Pence stand in opposite corners and slowly begin to circle the ring. The fans start to cheer as Cannabis and Pence lock up in the center of the ring. Cannabis ducks around Pence and grabs him around the waist. Cannabis attempts a German Suplex, but Pence doesn't let Cannabis get him off the mat. Pence drives a couple of elbows to Cannabis head. Cannabis releases his grip on Pence. Pence turns around and whips Cannabis off the ropes. Cannabis bounces off the ropes and Pence catches him with a Powerslam. Pence goes for the cover

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Cannabis kicks out. Pence picks Cannabis up and atteampts to set him up for a Suplex, but Cannabis hits him with a knee to the groin. Cannabis executes a Pedigree. Cannabis goes for the cover

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Pence kicks out. Cannabis picks Pence up and delivers an Inverted Piledriver. Cannabis climbs up on the top rope and drops down with a Frog Splash, but Pence moves out of the way. Cannabis crashes down on the mat and both men lie out cold. Backstage we see Gladiator trying to leave the arena. He walks out to the parking lot with his title in tow. GM Eugene Thornback stops him in the parking lot.

THORNBACK: “Where do you think you’re going?”

GLADIATOR: “I’m not going to stick around while that lanky goliath BDC tries to cheat me out of my title. Did you see how he manhandled me. I assume he will be punished for that.”

THORNBACK: “You hit him first. You’re lucky he didn’t disqualify you then and there. I’m not going to let you ruin my main event. Get back out there and finish the match you coward.”

GLADIATOR: “I’m going, and there’s nothing you can do to stop me.”

THORNBACK: “You’re right, I can’t stop you, but they can.”

Thornback points towards the entire HCW roster standing behind Gladiator’s limo.

THORNBACK: “This is HCW’s chance to shine, and none of us are going to let you ruin it for us.

Gladiator looks at Thornback, then the roster. He thinks for a second then makes his way back towards the ring. Back in the ring Pence is up on his feet. He whips Cannabis off the ropes and catches him with BATTLE TESTIMONY. Gladiator re-enters the ring and throws Pence out of the ring. Gladiator cover Cannabis

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Pence gets into the ring just in time to break up the pin. He lifts Gladiator up to his feet and delivers BATTLE TESTIMONY. Before Pence can go for the cover, Cannabis comes from behind and catches Pence with THE CHRONIC. Cannabis looks down at both men on the mat. He covers both Pence and Gladiator

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The winner and once again HCW Champion, Kid Cannabis!

TW: He’s done it! After losing the title to Gladiator back in the summer, Kid Cannabis has finally recaptured his HCW Championship!

MC: Cannabis is back folks.

TW: It’s been an unbelievable night!

MC: And itll continue to be an unbelievable night. Anyone in Atlantic City up for a high stakes Poker game, meet me at the Taj Mahal. Drinks are on Trevor.

TW:Count me out of that one. We will be back in 2 weeks with another episode of Wednesday Night Warfare. Until then I’m Trevor Wilmont saying goodnight.

—The show fades out with Kid Cannabis celebrating in the ring as fireworks shoot off from above the arena.—