RUMBLE IN THE BRONX '13

[President Mac]

THE EXTREME WRESTLING CORPORATION PRESENTS

RUMBLE IN THE BRONX '13

Brought to you by Sony, Rockstar and Dr Pepper

The Rumble in the Bronx is an annual professional wrestling pay-per-view event, produced every year by the Extreme Wrestling Corporation since 1998. The event's main featured match is a battle royal-type match, titled the Rumble Match. It is usually called one of the "Big Four", as along with StrangleMania, Night of Champions and WrestleFest, it is one of the original four annual EWC pay-per-views. The winner of the Rumble wins a ticket to WrestleFest 11 where he/she will challenge for the EWC Championship

SEPTEMBER 29TH 2013

Live from the HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM in NEW YOK

::Ticket Information:: 

Tickets available at the venue box office, the official EWC website & toll free: 1-800-EXTREME

Ticket prices (in USD): 

$120, $60, $45, $30, $25, $20, $15

Prices do not include service charges or facility fees

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In just thirty minutes the RUMBLE IN THE BRONX broadcast will begin, LIVE on PPV New York! Call your local cable provider and make sure you don't miss EWC's grand return to PPV!

RUMBLE IN THE BRONX takes place LIVE from the HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM in NEW YORK.

- In the pre-show event, three EWC newcomers will have their chance to make an immediate impact as Fable, Nathaniel Grant, and Silas Brueck compete in triple threat action. All three are looking to impress, and a win here could see someone's stock rise in a big way!

- Ever since becoming the EWC United States Champion. Xplode has been on a mission to make the US Title among the most respected titles in EWC. Leaving a trail of defeated opponents in his wake, it seems as though Xplode cannot be stopped as he looks to raise the stock of the United States Title. At RUMBLE IN THE BRONX, he takes on a man he defeated in tag team, action on Rampage, "The Strong Style Element" Mike Corral!

Will last Friday's loss weigh heavy on Corral's mind, or will we see the Strong Style Element walk out with the United States Title?

- In one of the most personal matches we've seen as of late, Bel Biggz takes on our very own EWC President, President Mac in a lumberjack match! The two exchanged heated words on Rampage, they've taken their grudge to social media, and at RUMBLE IN THE BRONX, it all comes to a head! Not only will lumberjacks surround the ring, but should President Mac walk out as the victor, Bel Biggz will be fired!

Can Biggz hold on to his job, or will President Mac's return to the ring mean the end for Biggz's EWC career?

- For many wrestlers, just winning a title can mean the world. For Maddawg, he wants to relive that feeling by becoming the International Champion! Currently one-half of the tag team champions Anger Management alongside Brock Whitworth, Maddawg recently defeated talented newcomer Hala Abbasi to earn this title opportunity. However, he faces a tough challenge, as Mike has proven himself to be a tough opponent for any who stand across the ring from him. Mike was all too happy to accept Maddawg's challenge on Brawl several weeks ago, and now the two will battle for the title at RUMBLE IN THE BRONX.

Can Maddawg become a double champion, or will The Nicest Guy In The World walk out with the title still around his waist?

- Joey Orsome. Sean Ferguson. These two have been engaged in a blood feud that spans several years here in the EWC. When Ferguson returned, he made it known that his battle with Orsome had yet to be fully resolved. Orsome has not taken Ferguson lightly, turning into a more darker and sinister man, even turning Ferguson's longtime partners and friends The Pete's against him. With so much bad blood between the duo, the stipulation for this match will hopefully ensure that this conflict will be put to rest afterwards.

At RUMBLE IN THE BRONX, Joey Orsome and Sean Ferguson will compete in a Flaming Casket Match! Who will win? Who will survive?

- RUMBLE IN THE BRONX. Since 1998, this event has elevated the careers of several individuals who have gone on to become EWC World Champions. By winning the main event battle royal, the winner has gone on to compete in the main event of WrestleFest. It's no different this year. For men like Shadow Man and Jay Cee, they have reached the mountaintop before and are eager to add another reign to their resume. For men like Joey Orsome, it is to finally hold the EWC Title after years of competing. For others, it is to etch their name in the history books and propel them into the main event of WrestleFest.

With 30 competitors and a surprise entrant, anyone can emerge as the new Number One Contender. No matter who wins, history will indeed be made at RUMBLE IN THE BRONX.

All this and much more at RUMBLE IN THE BRONX, LIVE from the HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM in beautiful Manhattan, New York! Brought to you by Sony, Rockstar and Dr Pepper!

IN JUST 16 MINUTES EWC RETURNS TO PPV!!!

[President Mac]

The pre show cold opens to Derek Wellings standing behind his tag team partner, "Xplode". Xplode's unaware of Derek's presence and begins warming up for his match. Quietly, Derek places an amp behind Jaden, takes a guitar and attempts playing "Cold" by Crossfade. Unfortunately, Derek has a general idea of how to play a guitar but it's painfully obvious he cannot play but does succeed in making a loud enough noise to frighten Jaden.

Xplode: WHAT THE HELL!?

Derek Wellings: GOOD LUCK, BUDDY!

Xplode reaches out and slaps the guitar down from Derek's hands and kicks the amp over.

Derek Wellings: What? I thought I'd serenade you before your big title defense.

Xplode: You don't even know what "Serenade" means.

Derek Wellings: That may be true, but I want you wish you luck in your match against Mike Corral. I've already faced and beat him once, don't let his exterior fool you. He's the illegitimate love child of Robert Downey Jr. and Joe Pesci, so you know right off the bat that he's short but he's a tough guy.

Xplode: First off, DEREK, he's almost at tall as us, he just weighs less and secondly, get out of here so I can finish warming up.

Derek Wellings: But I'm your partner, partner! Just remember this, go for that thing where you do that thing that gives thing so you can set them up for that one thing and leave the United States Champ. What's wrong with you face?

Xplode grabs Derek's guitar and begins swinging it at him and forces Derek out of the locker room. Breaking it over his back and throws the remains at Derek before slamming the door.

Mystery Man: Let me guess, you put him up to that didn't you?

Colin Hanks: Of course! Derek always needs help conveying his emotions that'll connect with people the way he wants. It's not MY fault he listens to my intentionally bad advice.

Mystery Man: An auspicious way to begin the evening but in just seconds we will share with you for FREE some of our newest talent...

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PRE-SHOW FREE BROADCAST

TRIPLE THREAT MATCH

FABLE Vs NATHANIEL GRANT Vs SILAS BRUECK

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The camera pans over a sea of insane EWC fans. Most are holding signs, some are in awe, but all are standing and cheering, waiting for the action to begin. The camera swings around to face Colin Hanks, son of actor Tom Hanks, and Mystery Man, the EWC hall of famer. Upon the sight of Mystery Man, the crowd grows wilder and Mystery Man stands and waves to the crowd before sitting down and patting Colin on the back.

Mystery Man: Thirty-three months, and my GOD does it feel good to be back partner.

Colin Hanks: You are right there my friend! Good Evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Rumble in the Bronx live from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. I’m Colin Hanks and, as always, I am joined by none other than the EWC legend himself, Mystery Man! I gotta tell you MM, we have got an explosive card tonight! MadDawg and Mike, Orsome and Ferguson, and of course the 30 man battle royale! It’s a night to remember MM!

Mystery Man: That’s for certain Colin, and up first we have a very special match for you, featuring three of the brightest new stars in the EWC: Fable, Nate Grant, and Silas Brueck. I know this is a pre-show match, but it’s going to be hotly contested I can assure you.

Colin Hanks: I don’t know MM, I know everyone in the EWC is great, but where’s the star power? Where’s Bel or JC or Brock? I’m not seeing the potential here….

Mystery Man: Well, as your wife surely knows Colin, good things can come in small packages!

Colin Hanks: Hey!

Mystery Man: Take it easy Colin, the night is young! Plus, here comes Fable!

Jessica Stroup: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is a triple-threat match, and is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Hollywood, Florida, weighing in at 221 lbs. Fable!

The opening rituals and the soothing sounds "Sixty Seconds To What" balances throughout the arena. A mysterious and cryptic tone overtakes the emotion of excitement and adrenaline in the room. The colors turn black and white, as Fable walks out from behind the curtains in a slowly and flamboyant manner. He slowly swaggers and struts onto the top of the ramp and stands, glancing at the people in attendance.He makes his way down the ramp as the camera man gets close enough to Fable that he actually kisses the camera. He then struts into the ring, and poses for the fans whilst removing his symbolic robe.

Jessica Stroup: His opponent, hailing from Centennial, Colorado, weighing in at 175 lbs. Nathaniel Grant!

The opening notes to "3 Leaf Loser" begin to play as a bright flash of light is seen and in the after image Nathaniel's silhouette is seen standing at the top of the ramp. As the light fades away he reaches into his back pocket and pulls out a Bible. As he starts down the ramp he opens it and starts to read for a few steps before handing it to a random front row fan. He slides into the ring and then kneels in the center of the ring as if in prayer before look up the ramp to await his opponent.

The first trip through the chorus erupts from the speakers as Silas emerges from the back. The arena lights are dimmed just slightly while red lights flood the crowd. A spot follows Silas as he pauses at the top of the ramp, briefly, before he begins a casual stroll down the ramp.

Jessica Stroup: Making his way to the ring, hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, he stands six feet two inches tall and weighed in at two hundred and thirty-five pounds. He is the Arrogant Bastard, Siiiiillllllaaaasss Brrrruuuueeecckkk!

Silas climbs the ring steps, ignoring the fans at ringside, before wiping his feet on the ring apron. He enters between the top and middle rope and climbs onto the second rope of the nearest turnbuckle and raises his right fist in the air.

Colin Hanks: I’m still not seeing a promising match, but Fable sure is looking impressive, and what an entrance!

Mystery Man: Wrestling is more than flashiness Colin, but I do admit, Fable looks good, but so do Silas and Nathaniel! I’m pumped for this Pay-Per- View!

Earl Hebner checks each of the wrestlers before calling for the bell, and Rumble in the Bronx is under way! Grant immediately sprints towards Brueck and starts pounding into him with rights and lefts, driving him into a corner. He holds him there as Fable walks over, chuckling. He pulls Grant off, sending him flying across the ring. He takes control of Brueck and ties him up in the corner. He motions for everyone to be quiet and an eerie silence falls over the crowd before Fable delivers a monstrous backhand chop to Brueck’s chest. The smack is deafening and the crowd reacts viscerally. Brueck clasps his chest before staggering away from the corner. Fable looks mighty pleased as he sees his handiwork, but his celebration is cut short as Grant rolls him up in a schoolboy pin.

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Fable manages to power out and as he gets up and, before he can make it to his feet, Grant is all over him, letting Fable have a taste of his left and right hands.

Colin Hanks: Look at Nathaniel Grant go! Is there any stopping this kid?

Mystery Man: He looks good now, sure, but he needs to conserve energy! There is no telling how long this match could last, and the last thing you want is to run out of gas too early and pay the price for it.

Grant lifts Fable this feet and spins, hitting Fable with a huge discus elbow. Fable stumbles back, but returns with his own shot to the jaw of Grant, and grant goes spinning round and round. The two meet in the center of the ring, tying up for the first time, and Fable gets the upper hand, taking control with a side headlock. Brueck is back up to his feet, and notices his opponents in the center of the ring. He walks over to them and boots Grant in the chin, and Grant rolls out of the ring. Fable tries to punch Silas, but Silas grabs Fable’s fist and twists it. He throws Fable over with an arm drag.

Mystery Man: I’ve seen prettier arm drags before, that’s for sure. He has to torque the arm more, and really send his opponent flying.

Brueck is quickly on Fable, wrenching his head with a side headlock. Fable starts to smack the mat, and the crowd follows suit, urging Fable on. He gets to his feet and delivers three elbow shots to Silas’ gut. Fable then runs at Brueck and knocks him down with a solid clothesline. Fable does not lose pace, picking Brueck up and trying to work him over. Suddenly there is a loud scream and the camera pans over and there is Nathaniel Grant! Grant uses the ropes as a springboard and brings both men down with a huge cross-body dive. The crowd jumps to their feet as Brueck and Fable roll around, clutching their chests. Nathaniel Grant claws his way over to Fable and falls onto him, and attempts the pin!

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2!...

Fable manages to kick out, and Grant is visibly upset. He looks at Earl Hebner and pleads with him, but Hebner is adamant, the count was only 2. While Grant is making his case, Brueck comes running up behind him and punts him in the back of the skull. The sound is sickening and even Hebner is caught off guard. Brueck falls onto Grant and motions for count.

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2!...

NO! At the last second Fable manages to push Brueck off and Brueck loses his cool, grabbing Fable and tossing him across the ring head first. He starts to yell at the referee, Earl Hebner, who is having none of it.

Mystery Man: Brueck needs to be careful here Colin! Don’t ever take your eyes off the competition.

Colin Hanks: What, you’ve never been angry at a decision before?

Mystery Man: Well, sure, but I’m always alert! Always keep your eyes up!

As if by some divine intervention, Grant gets to Brueck just as Mystery Man is finishing his sentence and rolls him up.

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Brueck manages to kick out and the camera pans to Mystery Man, whom is half laughing, half shaking his head. Brueck sneers at MM, who just shrugs at Silas. As Silas is busy attending to things outside of the ring, Grant is back up, gaining confidence from the crowd. Before Silas can react, Grant has him up on his back in an Argentinian backbreaker hold. Grant looks up at the sky and then spikes Brueck down. He goes for the pin.

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3!!

Try as he may, Fable cannot get there before the three count, and Grant has won! He climbs up a turnbuckle and points upwards before celebrating with the crowd!

Jessica Stroup: Here is your winner via pinfall, Nathaniel Grant!!

Winner: Nathaniel Grant

Colin Hanks: What a great match, exciting from start to finish!

Mystery Man: You said it! And with this match not even part of the actual PPV, we’re in for a great night! You heard me, if you haven't already ordered Rumble in the Bronx do so because you are about to witness HISTORY! Two titles on the line! Wars will be waged and tonight we will begin the road to Wrestlefest! RUMBLE IN THE BRONX 2013 HERE WE GO!!!

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A shot of a barren desert comes to live on the screen. There is no life residing here or so we think...

Barry Scott: For nearly three years Extreme Wrestling Corporation had been presumed dead. Its legacy was heralded and there were many imitators to the throne ... but until this past summer, it has been long vacant. In the wasteland of professional wrestling, a seed began to grow...

Time lapses and we a little seedling break through the harsh terrain.

Barry Scott: Extreme Wrestling Corporation returned with its historic 400th episode of Monday Night Brawl in June. Soon after Friday Night Rampage came back on air. As summer gives way to fall, the prestigious world title lays unclaimed. It seeks a worthy owner and tonight at the Rumble in the Bronx...

Shots of the mighty event are shown ...

Barry Scott: Legends and new blood alike seek to earn their spot in a championship match at Wrestlefest. One person must defeat twenty nine others to cement their spot in history. They must do it tonight at the RUMBLE IN THE BRONX!

"We Own It" by 2 Chainz Ft Wiz Khalifa blasts in the Hammerstein Ballroom as the show starts off with a video footage detailing historic events all over the previous Rumbles starting from 1998. Images of previous EWC Champions are shown, starting with the very first Champion Black Ninja, then moving onto Big Mac and Steve Bennett. Sped up footage then shows a special montage of Memphis Reigns, Shadow Man, Hirsh Valentine, Jesse Nunez, Hurricane Jeff, Moses Lake, James Chambers, BDC, Jay Cee, Stray, Gladiator and then The Rev all with the World Championship.

The opening pyros hit and here we go.

The energy in the Hammerstein Ballroom is electrifying. Spotlights circle around the arena as the 2,200 fans in the venue are shown in a wide angle shot. The camera then pans out showing a full scale view of the jam packed ballroom and zooms in on some crazy fans.

Mystery Man: WELCOME TO RUMBLE IN THE BRONX!!! I am so GLAD to be back even if it’s with this diva.

Colin Hanks: Hey!

Mystery Man: I can’t say it enough. After thiry three long months we are back. The pre show is over. We are ready to go in the historic Hammerstein Ballroom.

Colin Hanks: It’s historically small. You think Mac would have put this HUGE mega stadium like he has built.

Mystery Man: I beg to differ. This venue tonight is an intimate date if you will with two thousand plus DIEHARD EWC fans. We sold out tickets in a matter of seconds. We had to turn away TENS OF THOUSANDS but well, you know President Mac. He’s a business man and he knows how to make the fans happy.

We suddenly cycle through movie theaters all over the globe …

Mystery Man: Right now, Colin, in addition to PPVs in the home and at sport bars, we are broadcasting LIVE in over a thousand movie theaters all over the world and they are JAM packed with more rabid fans.

Colin Hanks. Nice …

Mystery Man: So let’s get down to it. What do we have for you? What don’t we is the real question. In addition to the rumble we have two title matches.

Colin Hanks: Tonight we will see Xplode reign supreme when puts Mike Corral out of pasture. Go back into obscurity, kid.

Mystery Man: I highly doubt it will be that easy. Our other title match involves Mike defending his International championship against one half of the tag team champions, Maddawg.

Colin Hanks: What kind of name is Maddawg? He’s not only mad, he’s one greedy dog. Guy can’t even defend his own title and he wants more.

Mystery Man: Well, to be fair, next week they do battle with Derek Wellings and Xplode for the tag straps … but that’s on Brawl and no offense but Brawl has nothing on the Rumble in the Bronx. Earlier tonight we saw three rookies battle and Nathaniel Grant came out on top. For four men, tonight isn’t about proving yourself or gold. First in an amazing turn of events, President Mac returns to the ring against an insubordinate Bel Biggz.

Colin Hanks: Fire his ass already!

Mystery Man: I don’t think these are the circumstances Mac wanted to return in but well, he feels he needs to address this situation as its potentially a business concern. Also we finally end the war between Joey Orsome and Sean Ferguson. Since we’ve returned, Sean has haunted Joey and well, Joey has snapped as a result of it.

Colin Hanks: I honestly hope Orsome snaps Sean’s neck.

Mystery Man: You’re feisty tonight, Colin. Anyway, the only way this will end is when one man goes into a casket and it is set ablaze. In the main event, we have thirty men and women vying for a shot at the world title down the line at Wrestlefest. We’ve heard numerous competitors claiming victory. Could it be the number one entrant Jay Cee. Many see this former Rumble winner as the perennial favorite. And what about number 2, Shadow Man. The hall of famer has come back to prove he is still hardcore. What’s more hardcore then winning the Rumble?

Colin Hanks: I’m sick of hearing about those two. The Man of Liberty Damien Kingston has promised to make history tonight and I believe he will!

Mystery Man: So Kingston is your pick. But what about Xplode? The young star has in a short time become the United States champion and by the end of tonight, he could very well be one step closer to becoming WORLD champion. Not to mention his upcoming tag title shot …

Colin Hanks: Hey, once Joey Orsome disposes of that piece of trash Sean Ferguson, he could be the man who does it.

Mystery Man: I thought you had Kingston to win it…

Colin Hanks: I’m undecided.

Mystery Man: Don’t forget about who else in this match. We have MadDawg who appears unstoppable as of late. Aaron Matthews is someone to keep an eye on. And don’t forget, we’ve got two monstrous giants in the Rumble. Big Finn and Gravedigger. Who the hell is going to eliminate those guys?

Colin Hanks: I’d find a way …

Mystery Man: Sure sure, well enough talk, the United States championship is on the line in our HUGE opening match … NEXT!

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SHOW OPENER

UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

MIKE CORRAL Vs XPLODE (C) 

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A slow shot of Hunter raising his United States championship is shown ...

Barry Scott: There's a difference in thinking you are a champion and knowing you are a champion.

Quick rapid succession shots of all of Jaden Hunter's victories are shown. He is undefeated. He is the US champion and now on track to become the next tag team champion if his momentum allows him to.

Barry Scott: This man has exploded into this industry looking to leave behind his heritage to make his own. In a short amount of time he has done so. Tonight, he begins a quest to lend gravity to his claim of knowing he is a champion. But tonight ...

Mike Corral is shown on the wrong end of the result multiple times ...  but his positive demeanor remains and his skills are all too impressive.

Barry Scott: The master of the Strong Style travels on the path of redemption. The sides of this road are strewn with the corpses of those who have failed.

Finally, footage is shown of Xplode pinning his challenger on Friday Night Rampage. This raises huge questions.

Barry Scott: Will Mike Corral overcome all of the doubt attached to his abilities to become the new United States champion or will Jaden Hunter solidify his legacy even further with a great victory?

Back to ringside ...

Jessica Stroup: This match is scheduled for one fall, it is for the EWC United States championship. Introducing first, the challenger.

The lights turn white and blue as the opening of "In The City" begins to play. As the vocals begin, Mike Corral steps out, looking out into the captive crowd. He makes his way to the ring typically focusing more on the audience than the opponent. As he gets to the ring, the music slows a bit as he poses on the top turnbuckle, hands outstretched as he tilts his head back. After a few seconds, Corral lowers his arms and looks out into the crowd before hopping off. Corral then sits cross-legged, either looking at the opponent or the entrance ramp if the opponent has not come out yet.

Jessica Stroup: From Dublin, California... Weighing at 192 pounds, he is a member of Element X, “The Strong Style Element” MIKE CORRRRALLLLLLL!

Mystery Man: Mike Corral looks absolutely focused into this match.

Colin Hanks: Well no shit, sherlock... He has to be focused. Otherwise, he might as well throw in the towel right now.

Jessica Stroup: And his opponent...

The fans in the arena are heard cheering as various spot lights find their way to the entrance area. As the lights dim, a thick layer of smoke begins to cover the stage.. and the entrance theme begins to play. “The Diary of Jane” by Breaking Benjamin plays loudly as the arena becomes lively, the fans becoming quite audible as Xplode steps out unto the stage! Dressed in a pair of black wrestling tights and matching elbow pads and wrists wraps, Xplode looks out at the sea of fans and nods his head, before walking down the rampway and heading towards the ring in the distance. Around his waist shines the EWC United States Championship belt.

Jessica Stroup: Hailing from the San Francisco, California! Weighing in at 212 pounds, he is the current, reigning EWC United States Champion.... XPLODE!

Mystery Man: Xplode formally Jaden Hunter has been all over social media this week and all over New York with his "manager" Terry Jones playing the hype game. Xplode simply looks unstoppable. Think about it, Colin. He has elevated the United States championship to another level. He is currently in line for a shot for the tag team championships ... and later tonight he could be the number one contender to the WORLD TITLE. This man has a lot on his plate and I'm sure as hell he can handle it.

Colin Hanks: What you're saying is that Xplode is a beast and Corral is a bum.

Mystery Man: No, not at all. Mike Corral will be Xplode's toughest opponent to date. He could very well rain on Xplode's parade.

Jaden makes his way towards the ring, his head bobbing in rhythm with the theme song. He then slides under the bottom rope and ascends a nearby turnbuckle, removing the strap and raising it above his head! His face looks determined, chiseled through complete focus under the arena lights as he stares out into the sea of fans before him. He then hops down from the post and hands the strap to the referee, pulling on the ropes after to stretch his limbs before signaling that he is ready for the match. The arena lights slowly return to normal as the fans continue to scream with delight.

The bell rings as senior official Earl Hebner is on the job. Xplode and Corral lock up in a grappling position. Xplode hits Corral's gut with aggression. He then irish whips him to the ropes and he comes up. He hits Mike Corral with an devastating clothesline. Xplode smirks as he picks Corral up by the head. Xplode goes behind Corral as he lifts him up and hits him with a back body drop with aggression. Xplode rebounds off the ropes as he sends his knee to the head of Corral. Xplode picks Corral up by his head once again. He then hits him with a dropkick straight to his face,

Mystery Man: That was a very calculating dropkick by Xplode!

Colin Hanks: That's why he's United States champion of course!

Xplode picks up Mike Corral momentarily, which gives Corral a lot of space. Corral breaks up the grapple as he hits a surprising perfect standing dropkick, taking Xplode off of his feet. He gets Xplode off of his feet, being hardly able to stand on his own two feet himself. He then hits Shotei with massive impact and it's heard throughout the arena. He hits another Shotei, that was once again heard through out the arena. He turns around and then hits a double shotei, causing Xplode to stumble slightly. Corral places Xplode on his shoulders as he then hits God Complex, driving his knees directly to Xplode's gut with massive impact. Corral goes up to the turnbuckle, rather to the top of it. He then hits an elbow drop straight to the heart of Xplode.

Mystery Man: What a series of action from the young man known as Mike Corral!

Colin Hanks: He may have the advantage for the time being, but I guarantee you Xplode will find a way to make this very interesting.

Corral picks up Xplode by the head as he sends a knee to Xplode's head with aggression. Mike Corral irish whips Xplode with urgency but Xplode reverses the irish whip as he then hits a running clothesline onto Corral. A smirk comes over Xplode as he's out of breath beause of all of the offense from Mike Corral. The fans delivers boos to Xplode as they didn't like what transpired. Xplode shrugs as he goes for the cover.

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Corral kicks out as Xplode picks him up from the mat. Xplode gauges Mike Corral in the eyes as he follows it up with a uppercut. Earl Hebner warns Xplode but Xplode halts his hand as if to ignore his warning. Xplode rushes towards Corral, sending a running knee straight to Corral's gut with devastating force, Terry Jones, who's in the corner is giving Xplode support. Xplode turns around as Corral is up on his feet and he kicks Xplode in the gut. He then find some space as he then hits Xplode with RONALDO! The move staggers Xplode a bit. Corral grabs Xplode as he then hits a powerful Exploder suplex which goes over the head of him. Xplode is laid out as Corral quickly goes over for the cover.

Mystery Man: We may have a new champion!

Colin Hanks: Come on Xplode! Kick out of this!

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Terry Jones stands on the apron, providing a distraction. Earl Hebner stops his hand as he goes over to give a warning to Terry Jones. Corral goes over, getting off of Xplode as he argues with Terry Jones. Earl is now distracted by Xplode as Terry Jones rakes Mike Corral in the eyes. Mike Corral turns around, obviously blind partially. Xplode runs to Corral as he hits a running knee to the head of Corral. Xplode then picks Corral off of the ground as he then hits a devastating death valley driver with a mighty impact that's behind it. Xplode smirks as his handy work, going over to make a cover.

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Corral rolls his shoulder up, continuing to fight. Xplode is frustrated and very irritated. He signals that the end is near. He picks Corral up as he places him under his legs for The Drop Zone but Mike Corral reverses it as he hits Final Fantasy, which staggers Xplode with ease. Corral irish whips Xplode with ease to the north turnbuckle. He then hits Welcome to the Gaslamp onto Xplode with force. Corral picks up Xplode by the head as he hits Half and Half, dropping Xplode on his head, which causes the fans go berserk.

Mystery Man: What a comeback by Mike Corral! He obviously knows that he's ready to dethrone Xplode of the United States championship.

Colin Hanks: It won't matter if Terry Jones keeps making sure his United States champion doesn't lose!

Corral quickly goes for a cover, hooking the legs of Xplode.

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Xplode rolls his shoulder up. Mike Corral grabs Xplode by the hair, leading him towards the ropes. Corral then hits a massive clothesline on Xplode, sending him to the outside. Terry helps Xplode up as he sees if his protege is okay. Mike Corral steps back as he rushes out of the ring through the ropes and he hits a suicide dive onto Jones and Xplode with impact. He hypes up the crowd and they just went crazy.

Mystery Man: Listen to the crowd going wild with this action!

Colin Hanks: Mike Corral is really taking it to Xplode. I'm starting to get worried!

Mike Corral grabs Xplode as he leads him to the stairs, slamming his head right to the steel stairs. He then irish whips Xplode harshly to the barricade with devastating force. Mike grabs Xplode and he leads him back to the ring. He slides him back inside as Corral gets in the ring himself.

Mike knows the end is near. He picks him up by his head as he kicks Xplode in the gut. He then hits The Drop Zone, dedicated to Xplode. Corral grabs Xplode's limp body as he hits the Judgment DDT with impact. He rolls Xplode over, making a cover.

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Jessica Stroup: Here is your winner and NEW EWC United States Champion... “The Strong Style Element” MIKE CORRRRALLLLLLL!

WINNER: MIKE CORRAL

Mystery Man: Mike Corral is the first man to bring gold to Element X and he has done it by dethroning a seemingly unbeatable Xplode.

Colin Hanks: No man is unbeatable. I always believed in Mike Corral. I believe in Element X. You're the one who called the man a bum.

Mystery Man: We're one match into air time and you're already trying to get under my skin. Knock it off, boy.

Mike Corral gets on the turnbuckle, celebrating. He holds the title up above his head. Mike then turns around as Xplode kicks him in the gut, hitting The Drop Zone, ruining the brief celebration.

Colin Hanks: Win or lose, Xplode makes sure he is the last man standing! I love it.

Mystery Man: Disgusting. Xplode clearly cannot handle adversity. What a sore loser!

Xplode then leaves the ring with boos following him. He then turns around, shaking his head as he leaves to the backstage area.

We are on the backstage corridors of Rumble in the Bronx '13. We see an old man, the EWC janitor(and former WWF superstar) Virgil, washing the floor with his mop. The floor is wet and there is a sign that's warning about that same fact.  

The camera then focus a pair of really old shoes just walking in a calm pace. The camera zooms out and it shows the man's who actually wearing that pair of shoes. He's also wearing a pair of jeans full of grease stains and a black t-shirt. His arms are covered by tatoos. The man in question has long oliy hair and a messy beard that's begging for a shave. He also has a couple of scars on his left cheek and he has a really relaxed expression on his as he's walking through the corridor with a cigar in his mouth. 

The camera now returns to the janitor who's squeezing the water out his mop into the bucket. We can see that man with the cigar getting closer. Without a reason that man kicks the wet floor warning sign and goes on his way. We can see the smile disappearing from Virgil's face, but for some reason he doesn't say nothing.

Then, when the man passes by him he just takes the cig out of his mouth and throws it to the janitor's bucket. Once again, he keeps on walking like if nothing happened. He just exhales the smoke that he had in his lungs.

Virgil grabs the mop with anger and he finally decides to say something. The man is already some steps away from him.

Virgil: Who the fuck are you, hey?! And why in the bloody hell did you fucked up my work?!

The man turns around, but he doesn't stop walking. He just walks backwards with a mocking grin.

Man: My name's Nick Lawrence, mate. And soon enough you'll understand the reasons for my doings. You and this damned corporation, mate. I promise you that.

Nick just laughs like if he's mad and the janitor looks at him with incredulity. Once again Nick turn around and he keeps up walking, this time normally. He starts whistling as he distances himself. Virgil mumbles to himself

Janitor: Damn lunatic...

Mystery Man: Looks like we have a new bully on the block, Colin.

Colin Hanks: Yeah yeah, you do realize that in just moments PRESIDENT MAC is returning to action? In just moments a HALL OF FAMER is going to show the EWC roster how its done!

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MATCH TWO

LUMBERJACK MATCH

PRESIDENT MAC Vs BEL BIGGZ

(IF BEL LOSES, HE IS FIRED)

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Barry Scott: Tonight the creator of all that you see steps back in the arena but not to relive past glories.

President Mac is shown. Footage cycles through his reigns as a North American, Television, three time Hardcore, five times United States, and five time world champion.

Barry Scott: Not for the allure of championship gold.

An overhead shot of a past rumble with many competitors vying for the prize …

Barry Scott: And not to become reclaim his throne as the Rumble in the Bronx winner. No, tonight, he returns to the ring to handle business.

Footage plays of the president’s recent arguments with his own staff and ultimately Bel Biggz.

Barry Scott: Tonight he returns to attempt to set an example before he loses all control. In front of his subordinates he faces a man who many to believe has surely lost his mind.

Numerous shots of Bel’s previous mood swings are shown. His ability in the ring is just as temperamental. One week, he looks as if he were in his prime, the next he looks absolutely lost.

Barry Scott: Bel Biggz must defeat a man who is arguably the most decorated star in this industry and he must do it or he will be terminated. Will the president of this company snuff out the star of this man or will Bel Biggz have a moment of clarity for just … three seconds.

Mystery Man and Colin Hanks are at the announcer’s table.

Mystery Man: Before we start this match, Jessica Stroup will introduce the lumberjacks. We spared no expense. There a lot of people who clamored for a front row seat for President Mac’s return to the ring.

Colin Hanks: Like me! Make me a lumberjack!

Jessica Stroup: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is a lumberjack match and will be decided by pinfall or submission. As a stipulation, if Bel Biggz loses this match, he will be fired! First, I would like you to extend a warm welcome to our lumberjacks for this match.

Superstars from the back walk out …

Jessica Stroup: Please welcome your lumberjacks Virgil Isaiah Price … V-I-P, Aaron “The American Tradition” Matthews, The Gravedigger Dennis Anderson, Andrew Campbell, “The Airborne Ranger” Derek Wellings, “The Capetown Werewolf” Swift Ion, Big Finn McConnaigh, and LTN!!!

Mystery Man: These men right here are tasked with keeping control. I look around this ring and I see the future of this company. President Mac must to because he chose these men personally.

Colin Hanks: I’m sorry but the President has TERRIBLE taste.

Mystery Man: We’ll see about that because we now have some big surprises for you…

"Image of the Invisible" hits the P.A system and the crowd jumps to their feet. The arena is buzzing with energy as Brock Whitworth emerges from behind the scenes and smugly looks around the arena. He steps out onto the ramp, lets out a primal scream, smacks the floor, raises his arms, and pyros shoot off behind him. Just as the pyros finish, the outer ring of of the stage begins to burn as the sound of barking dogs fill the ears of the crowd.

Jessica Stroup: Here are the tag team champions of the world, MADDAWG AND BROCK WHITWORTH, ANGER MANAGEMENT!!

With disgust, Brock steps to the left of the stage as MadDawg, wearing black boots, blue denim jeans and a black MC cut, slowly starts walking from behind the curtain. MadDawg walks to the right of the stage and pounds his left chest with a closed right fist three times. MadDawg looks over to Brock and the two lock eyes with such hatred and anger toward one another. The two start barking words toward one another but after a few seconds they head down the ramp.

Brock walks to the left side of the ring and climbs in through the middle rope. At the same time, MadDawg walks to the right of the ring and rolls in under the bottom rope. The two meet in the middle, exchanging more words as MadDawg removes his cut.

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals hits on the PA as Michael Saint starts to make his way to the ring with a white spotlight shinning on him.

Jessica Stroup: From Los Angeles, California, here is EWC HALL OF FAMER Michael Saint!

Saint walks down the ramp and down around the ring and takes his place at the apron.

Mystery Man: Michael Saint returned here just this summer and had his homecoming spoiled by Oliver Bailey. Tonight the former HCW champion and hall of famer is here to make sure the action stays in the ring. I think he’s up for the task.

Colin Hanks: You’re forgetting that he is the originator of the Bottomline!

Mystery Man: And he’s a former vice president and general manager of Friday Night Rampage. Look, Hanks, we could be here all night talking about his accolades and of the accolades of the next lumberjacks…

White neon lights flicker throughout the arena and a rocked up version of "The Pretender" by the Foo Fighters blasts from the arena's PA system. The crowd cheers loudly as the man, the myth, the legend BDC walks from behind the curtain and stands at the top of the ramp. The EWC-Tron shows the Welsh National Flag, and red, white and green pyro shoot high into the air and he then heads toward the ring. He climbs over the top rope and proceeds to climb each turnbuckle one at a time, raising his right arm in the air.

Jessica Stroup: Next, he is a EWC HALL OF FAMER and currently the co-vice president of Extreme Wrestling Corporation, BDC!!

BDC distances himself from Saint and looks up the ramp. His demeanor is reserved and stoic…

Mystery Man: President Mac slapped down a huge mandate before this match and told his two vice presidents that there will be NO squabbling between BDC and Ashton Daniels or they will be joining Bel in the unemployment line. With Xander’s incident, that must be a tough pill to swallow for the hall of famer.

Colin Hanks: Do you ever do your job right?

Mystery Man: BDC is in a different mind state right now, oh here comes Ashton Daniels…

With no music and a lot of booing, Ashton makes his way out confident as ever. Anger Management has to restrain BDC despite Mac’s warnings.

Jessica Stroup: Um, okay …. Here is the TRUE VICE PRESIDENT OF EWC, ASHTON DANIELS!!

Mystery Man: Here comes Ashton already riling up his fellow VP…

Colin Hanks: Ashton represents the true vision EWC has always been. As a hall of famer yourself I figure you’d love that.

Mystery Man: It’s just not the right way to go about it.

Jessica Stroup: And finally this evening, for one night only, please welcome EWC hall of famers Steve "The Predator" Bennett and FBI!!!

Both of these legendary men walk out from the back with a deafening pop.

Colin Hanks: Oh my god! What a night … Mystery Man, look!!

Mystery Man: I see Colin. These men are legends but they both have battles with President Mac. At the 3rd ever Night of Champions, FBI defeated President Mac or as he was known then Big Mac to win the world title. But look whos the boss. And Bennett would come out of retirement in 2006 just to finally beat President Mac …and even then he couldn’t. I know President Mac isn’t a plotting man but if bringing these men out happens to be more than nostalgia, I wouldn’t be surprised…

Jessica Stroup: These are your lumberjacks, let’s now introduce our competitors …

Suddenly the feed goes to the backstage area right at the “gorilla position”. President Mac right up until the last second is helping produce. Finally, he takes his headset off.

President Mac: Alright, boys, let’s do this.

He stands up and is suddenly blind-sided by what the cameras catch as a white blur. Mac is shoved over the steel chair he was sitting on and just catches himself by bracing up against the table. He turns his head to see Bel Biggz at the stairs leading up to the ringside area curtain.

Bel Biggz: Figured I’d let you know I was here—

The camera cuts back to ringside. Stroup continues.

Jessica Stroup: First…

She waits for a music cue buts gets none whatsoever. Just seconds later, two men burst out from the back brawling down the ramp. Adrenaline pumps through their veins as they both shake off shots that would knockout the normal man. They’ll feel it in the morning for sure. Mac, being the bigger man, takes the offensive and pushes Bel backwards with right hands.

Mystery Man: They couldn’t even wait for their entrances.

Colin Hanks: Well, Bel wants to keep his job and Mac wants him to lose it.

Mystery Man: I hardly think it’s that simple. Something is just not right about Bel. For the entire summer, Bel was quiet as a church mouse and suddenly he’s picking fights with titans of the business. I can hardly believe this is normal.

Colin Hanks: All the more reason for Mac to toss this asshole to the curb!

The lumberjacks watch on in bemused interest as both men finally make it to ringside. The match has yet to officially begin so no man is obligated to do anything at the moment. Bel used to scientific wrestling is worn down quickly by the five time world champion. Mac, in his old school ring attire, irish whips Bel into the steps. He grabs Bel by the collar of his suit jacket and rolls him into the ring. Mac follows and the bell rings.

Mystery Man: After all of that, the match begins. We could very well be seeing the end of Bel’s very short career here in EWC.

The president of this company is no cheat. He beckons Bel to stand up despite Bel’s sucker punch to fight man to man right now. They circle each and Bel goes for a right hand and Mac blocks it and then shoves him back. Bel is near the apron right near Ashton Daniels and warns him to not touch him. Ashton backs away with his hands raised with.

Ashton Daniels: I won’t have to. The president of this company is gonna do all the work to end your miserable little career.

They circle each other again and Mac blocks a lock up attempt and clubs Bel over the back. Bel falls to his knees briefly and then retreats to a corner. Mac follows in and begins to dig his shoulder into Bel’s midsection. He then knocks Bel down into a seated position with a right hand.

Mystery Man: President Mac even as a retired wrestler always keeps in excellent shape. Right now, he is neutralizing Bel’s technical abilities by not allowing him to get into a hold for hold exchange.

Colin Hanks: I believe Mac could probably do this to most of our roster.

Mystery Man: Maybe. Maybe not. But what makes Mac such a great leader is that he isn’t doing that. This match was made on pure emotion but later tonight, you won’t see Mac coming out for the Rumble. He’s a business man through and through and the young talent that works tonight is our future he is cultivating.

The prez goes to maybe lay into him with boots but instead extends a hand to lift Bel to his feet. Bel grabs his hands and then knocks Mac back with repeated forearm shivers. Mac shakes it off and cuts Bel off with a knee, scoops and then slams him. Bel rolls out of the ring and is on his hands and knees before Big Finn and Gravedigger. The other lumberjacks back away from the situation as the two behemoths look at each other and then simply pick Bel up to his feet and roll him into the ring.

Colin Hanks: Oh come on!

Mystery Man: They’re doing what they’ve been asked to do. Keep the competitors in the ring!

Mac patiently waits and watches his opponent. Bel sits in the corner with a wide eyed expression on his face. Bel gets to his feet, wiping the blood that now trickles down his nose with his sleeve, and stands toe to toe with Mac. The crowd anticipates the match really getting started. There are even a few lumberjacks who are seemingly cheering Bel to somehow keep his job. As both men go to lock up …

The lights go out!

Frenzied screams and yells emanate throughout the ballroom. Just thirty seconds later, the lights come on and we all bear witness to a strange scene. A masked man all in black with a shovel in hand stands over an unconscious Bel Biggz. He stands face to face with President Mac. They stare into each other eyes and he has a look of shock. The lumberjacks minus Ashton are up on the apron apprehensively to possibly thwart off this invader doing anymore damage to Bel or attacking their president. FBI and Steve Bennett take one look at the mystery man and both collectively shake their heads and step back …

Colin Hanks: What do they know something I don’t?

President Mac: What are you doing here? Why now?

No answer. The lights go out again and after another undeniably long thirty seconds they come up and the President and the masked man are long gone.

Mystery Man: I don’t even know what to say.

Bel now conscious struggles to get to a knee …

There is an air of utter confusion among the lumberjacks. Most of them just turn and leave. BDC whispers something to Jessica Stroup as Anger Management gets into the ring.

Jessica Stroup: By the orders of co-vice president and due to unforeseen circumstances this match has been declared no contest!

NO CONTEST

Mystery Man: So it looks like Bel keeps his job for now ... but ... what the hell is going on here? Who was that man the president of this company was talking to.

Colin Hanks: He knows who it is for sure. You saw the look in his eyes.

Brock kicks the shovel out of the ring as MadDawg helps Bel to his feet. Bel gently steps away from the aid, collapsing to a knee. Brock comes in from the other side and picks Bel back up...

Mystery Man: You know, I look at Bel now and maybe he would be better off hanging up his boots. President Mac may be a hall of famer but he hadn't competed in some time. Bel looked lost out there...

Anger Management and BDC express concern as Bel struggles up the ramp. They follow suit.

Mystery Man: In what was supposed to be a moment where we celebrate legends, and President Mac's in ring return, we only get more questions ...

Colin Hanks: Maybe we'll get lucky and Mac will just fire Bel anyway.

Mystery Man: He's not that kind of man. I have a feeling all of the animosity melted away for Bel when he looked into the eyes of that man. Well, next up MadDawg will have to come out here to wage ear with Mike for the international title ...but first, Eric Steel is backstage and he always has something controversial to say.

Eric Steel's backstage with a microphone in his hand. He has a smirk on his face as he brings the mic straight to his lips for a moment. He then tilts his head as he adjusts himself accordingly. Eric Steel paces for a moment as he begins to speak.

Eric Steel: Tonight is a big night... Tonight is when every one gets an opportunity to compete for number one contender for EWC's biggest belt. I don't know about anyone else... but I'm focused... I'm focused on getting the fuck up out of New York City. I heard people steal briefcases. I want someone to steal mine so I can kick their asses... But now that I have that out of the way...

Eric smirks as he gets himself situated. He clears his throat as he proceeds to speak yet again.

Eric Steel: Tonight, I'm planning to win Rumble in the Bronx. That's all I care about at the moment... I do have something to say though... to the International champion... Don't think you can run from me. Because after the pay per view... I'm coming after you. You can't run or hide from me..

Eric looks very serious when he said that. He obviously has something else on his mind as he proceeds on. He opens his mouth once more of course.

Eric Steel: Here's the thing... I won my contendership... The way I see it... after the pay per view... I deserve my title match. And whether you or management likes it... I'm going to get that opportunity. But before that.. I plan to change the face of EWC as we know it. Anger Management... You claimed on Rampage that I don't have any guts... You said I had no balls... And you underestimate what I am capable of... I am very capable of committing a career threatening injury to a dumb ass rookie that had no business in this company in the first place.

He focuses on the camera. He has a very serious face, now taking a breath. He begins to speak once more.

Eric Steel: Anger Management, you've never seen what I'm capable of when I'm really pissed off. I am the most sadistic person when I'm pissed off enough. Even if I'm not pissed off... I can do things just because I can. Instead of figuring whether or not that i did what happened to Xander... You should ask me where was I during that night because I was in the arena... And I was in the backstage area. So I may have done it... and I may have not...

Eric Steel smiles sadistically as he chuckles. He crosses his arms as he tilts his head. He continues for one last point.

Eric Steel: You don't know what I've done. Besides... if I did do it... I certainly wouldn't tell anybody. Let's face it... the kid deserves what he got. He didn't belong in this business. He had no talent... and his career headed nowhere. Though, no one wanted to admit that. You morons wanted to baby him, and fill his head up with lies. But that's not the point. Why don't you ask me again, if I did it Anger Management... I dare you.

Eric Steel drops the mic as he leaves the backstage area with the camera angle switching to the start of a video package for the upcoming International title match.

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MATCH THREE

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

MADDAWG (C) Vs MIKE (C)

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Barry Scott: They say nice guys finish last.

Mike is shown in his debut match, positive but apprehensive about the offensive.

Barry Scott: But they haven't met the Nicest Guy in the World. In mere months, he has shaken up the norms of this business.

The package shows Mike defeating stars like Joey Orsome, Derek Wellings, Kid Cannabis, Jay Cee, and Bel Biggz as well as beating some of these same men in a huge ladder match.

Barry Scott: In a short time, he has become champion and it was all done with a smile.

And then we move onto Maddawg...believed to be unstoppable. He dominates in everything he does.

Barry Scott: There are some who believe Mike is insincere. One half of the current tag team champions of the world has set his sights on International gold. With the Rumble looming and other obligations, can this mad dog take a bite out of Mike and become the next International champion. Or will Mike smile his toothy grin right into a successful defense.

Jessica Stroup: This match is scheduled for one fall, it is for the EWC International Championship. Introducing first, the challenger!

The sound of dogs barking and fighting feel the P. A system. The camera pans to the crowd as some fans are cheering and others are just happy to be on camera. With a flash, the stage ignites in flames and the dogs stop as "Hell is Home" lifts the people to their feet. MadDawg makes a few slow steps from behind the curtain with a sly grin on his face wearing his black boots, blue denim jeans, and his black cut that has the word "Dawg Pound" etched in white. He walks to the center of the stage, still in flames. He looks throughout the crowd, tilts his head up, closes his eyes. and soaks in all of the cheers and jeers. The smile leaves his face, his eyes open with such hatred and determination. He glares down to the ring and begins to make his way down the ramp by stepping through the fire. He walks with assiduous, unwavering purpose. He rolls under the ropes and then stands in the middle of the ring to take the crowd in yet again. He makes his way to the near left turnbuckle and climbs to the second rope. He lifts up his right hand, then pounds the left side of his chest three times. He jumps down and begins to take off his leather jacket as he eagerly awaits his opponent.

Jessica Stroup: Introducing first, now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada and weighing in at 254 pounds. He is one-half of the EWC Tag Team Champions...... MAAAAAADDAAAAAAAAAWWWGG!

Mystery Man: Maddawg made his intentions known several weeks ago when he challenged Mike for the International Title. After defeating Hala Abbasi on Brawl, he has his title shot.

Colin Hanks: Fine by me. Let him take the title of that goofball Mike. Who does he think he's trying to fool with the nice routine?

Mystery Man: Maybe he's just nice.

Colin Hanks: Or maybe he's an idiot.

The sounds of "Thrift Shop" begin to fill the arena as the fans all begin to cheer, awaiting the International Champion. Sure enough.... IT'S MIKE! The International Title is firmly around his waist as Mike begins to dance in time with the music, clearly having a good time. Mike dances his way down the ramp before ending up at ringside, shuffling over to the steel steps. Mike quickly scales the steps and enters the ring, a smile on his face as he unwraps the International Title.

Jessica Stroup: And his opponent! From Detroit, Michigan, weighing in at 215 pounds of PURE JOY! He is the International Champion and The Nicest Guy in the World... MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIKE!!

Mystery Man: Listen to the fans here in the Hammerstein Ballroom! They love this guy!

Colin Hanks: I don't get it. He's dancing the entire time, he's got a stupid smile on his face, and they're eating it up!

Mystery Man: What can I say Colin? They love the guy, and Mike certainly loves the fans.

Senior Official Earl Hebner takes the International Title and holds it high in the air, showing the fans what's at stake in this match. Maddawg and Mike both meet up in the center of the ring before Maddawg sticks his hand out. The fans begin to cheer as Mike looks around before slapping the hand away and wrapping Maddawg in a big hug! The fans cheer as Maddawg looks taken aback before returning the hug.

Colin Hanks: Are you kidding me right now?

Mystery Man: It's sportsmanship Colin.

Colin Hanks: It's ridiculous! They're going to be fighting for a title in just a few seconds and they're hugging?

Mystery Man: I feel so sorry for you Colin. You just can't appreciate a friendly display of sportsmanship.

Mike and Maddawg separate as Earl Hebner signals for the bell.

Both men begin to circle one another before shooting in for a lock up, both jockeying for position. Maddawg uses his weight advantage to gain position before transitioning into a side headlock, applying pressure to the neck. Mike flails about before backing up into the ropes, looking to shoot Maddawg off. However, Maddawg keeps a firm hold, refusing to let go. Not to be denied, Mike wraps his hands around Maddawg before bridging back, delivering a thunderous back suplex. Now it's Maddawg who grabs at his neck as Mike stumbles to a vertical position.

As Maddawg gets to his feet, Mike bounces off the ropes, running straight towards Maddawg. At the last moment, Maddawg drops back down to the mat and Mike hops over him and hits the ropes. Mike heads back towards Maddawg and swings for a big clothesline but Maddawg ducks and hits the ropes. The both have the same plan and bounce off the ropes at the same time and connect with a double cross body block that sends both men crashing to the canvas.

Mystery Man: A double cross-body and now both men are crawling on the mat.

Colin Hanks: That is a case of great minds thinking alike, but both having the wrong idea.

Maddawg is first to his feet and grabs Mike, lifting him to a standing position. Maddawg grabs onto the back of Mike's head before connecting with several forearm shots, looking to daze the International Champion. Maddawg finishes off with a headbutt before shooting Mike into the ropes. Mike rebounds and is met with the welcoming hands of Maddawg who connects with a fallaway slam.

Mystery Man: And Maddawg is clearly taking control of this match.

Colin Hanks: Of course he is! He's not goofing around, he wants to win!

Mike uses the turnbuckles to get to his feet as Maddawg begins to stalk him, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. As Mike gets to his feet, Maddawg rushes forward, looking to connect with a spear. At the last second Mike hops up, narrowly avoiding Maddawg as he collides shoulder-first into the steel turnbuckle. Mike drops down into a Yoshi Tonic, keeping hold for the pinfall.

1!...

Maddawg quickly kicks out. As Maddawg rolls onto his stomach, Mike grabs Maddawg's arm and locks in an armbar, looking to slow down the pace of the match.

Colin Hanks: Mike locking in an armbar while trying to collect himself.

Mystery Man: It's an excellent move as it will not only slow the match to the pace Mike may very well want it at, but it starts to slow down your opponent in general.

Mike adjusts himself and is able to really get some torque on the left arm of Maddawg. Earl Hebner checks with Maddawg who shakes his head no.

Mystery Man: Mike really applying the pressure now.

Colin Hanks: If Maddawg has had any MMA training, he would know to roll himself onto Antihero to get a lot of the pressure off the hold.

Mystery Man: How'd you know that Colin?

Colin Hanks: I have a life outside of you.

Maddawg looks over to Colin Hanks for a moment, perhaps hearing those exact words, and rolls his body weight onto Mike who is now in the pinning predicament.

1!...

2!...

Mike breaks the hold and kicks out at the same time. Maddawg slides to the other end of the ring and tries to recover for a moment.*

Colin Hanks: And Maddawg manages to free himself out of that grasp.

Mystery Man: Colin, I can assure you that arm is almost useless to Maddawg right now, and potentially for the rest of this match. Mike needs to hit him with whatever he can and stay on that injured arm.

Now it's Mike who stalks Maddawg in the corner, but Maddawg kicks Mike in the stomach and switches positions, pressing Mike into the ropes. As if on instinct, Maddawg uses his arm to deliver a chop but it does more harm than good and he has step away from Antihero and shake out the pain in his arm. Mike, seeing his advantage, runs at Maddawg and connects with a massive Yakuza Kick.*

Mystery Man: And Mike is now firmly in the driver's seat!

Colin Hanks: He may have knocked out a tooth!

Mike beams with pride as Maddawg lays on the ground, slowly shaking out the cobwebs. Mike picks Maddawg up and tries to lock in a Full Nelson, but Maddawg uses his good arm to connect with several elbow strikes, stunning Mike. Maddawg turns around and grabs the dazed Mike and connects with a belly to belly suplex, both men lying on the mat.

Mystery Man: And Maddawg pulling out all the stops to remain alive in this match!

Colin Hanks: But look at him, he's still out of it. He is going to need to make a cover soon if he expects this to put Mike away for good.

Both men are lying on the mat as the crowd starts cheering, not wanting this match to end. Mike is the first to move, slowly getting to his feet. Mike gets to a standing position, but is on wobbly legs and falls to a knee. At the same time, Maddawg starts to move again as he is dragging himself with his one good arm into the ropes.

Mystery Man: It’s been a great match so far Colin, but I have to believe this is the tipping point.

Colin Hanks: I could not agree more. Whoever is able to capitalize on this moment will walk out of here tonight with the International Title.

The two men stagger towards the middle of the ring again and Maddawg connects with a right hand, which leads to Mike connecting with a right of his own. The two men begin to trade punches, the crowd chanting "MIKE!" and "DAWG!" as the respective competitors connect with their strikes. As Maddawg goes for a punch, Mike blocks it before connecting with another punch! And another! Mike begins to fire off several punches, refusing to lose his title as the fans begin cheering his name. The crowd starts building a big “MIKE!” as he bounces off the ropes and connects with a clothesline as the crowd EXPLODES. Mike drapes an arm over Maddawg.

1!...

2!...

Somehow, someway Maddawg gets a shoulder up! Mike is quick to pick him, but Maddawg scoops him up and hits a Samoan Drop that causes Mike to spasm near the ropes. Maddawg leaps onto Mike and hooks a leg as Earl Hebner slides into position.

1!...

2!...

Hebner stops counting and points to Mike's leg.

Mystery Man: And Mike stays in this match!

Colin Hanks: I'll give it to him. That is the sign of great ring presence...even if you’re mostly unconscious.

Maddawg holds his composure and drags Mike to the center of the ring. Martin goes for a Fisherman's Suplex, but Mike counters into a small package!

1!...

2!...

Maddawg manages to kick out! The crowd groans as Mike grabs his head in frustration.

Mystery Man: Mike has to be wondering what it will take to defeat Maddawg.

Colin Hanks: He's gonna need more than a small package! Maddawg is hungry for a win tonight, and he's going to stop at nothing to get it!

Mike gets to his feet as Maddawg slowly gets to a kneeling position. Mike goes for a kick to the chest, but Maddawg manages to duck underneath before rolling Mike up in a schoolboy pin. Mike kicks out before the ref can begin the count, but Maddawg grabs onto the legs, slingshotting Mike into the turnbuckles. Mike slumps into the turnbuckle as Maddawg runs forward, connecting with a elbow to the back that causes Mike to cry out in pain. Maddawg grabs his arm in frustration, seriously favoring the injured arm.

Colin Hanks: Maddawg came to Rumble in the Bronx looking for a win, and he's determined to get it!

Mystery Man: But at what cost? Maddawg is still favoring that arm, and he may have seriously injured.

Maddawg grits his teeth in frustration as he shakes his arm, trying to get the blood flowing as he keeps a close eye on Mike. Maddawg steps forward, grabbing Mike before making a cut-throat motion, placing Mike in position for the Dawg House. As he goes to lift him up, Mike spins out, connecting with a back elbow that stuns the Tag Team Champion. Mike grabs onto Maddawg's head, looking to connect with "I didn't mean it", but Maddawg pushes him off, causing Mike to land hard on the canvas. As Mike gets to his feet, Maddawg connects with a boot to the gut before grabbing onto him, connecting with the Dawg House! The fans are going wild as Maddawg makes the cover!

1!...

2!...

3!!

Jessica Stroup: Here is your winner, and the NEEEEEEEEEEEWW EWC International Champion..... MAAAAADDAAAAWWGG!!

WINNER: MADDAWG

Colin Hanks: He's done it! He's done it! Maddawg is double champion!

Mystery Man: Mike gave it everything he had, it looked like he would walk out of here with the title, but Maddawg managed to pull out the win here tonight.

Maddawg celebrates as he is handed his tag team championship and his newly won International title. He thrusts them both in the air as he stands on the second rope basking in adulation.

Mystery Man: Maddawg is now a double champion. Later tonight, he will be in the 30 man rumble. What if Maddawg goes on to win that match. That would be the biggest night ANYONE has ever had in some time.

Colin Hanks: Yeah, problem is that he just competed in a hell of a match with the former champ. Does the man have enough juice to do it?

Mystery Man: I guess we'll find out soon.

Mike stands behind the man who just defeated and for just a split second, it seems like his smile is fading. As MD turns around, he goes on the defensive. Mike shakes his head ... and is smiling wide again. He extends his hand out to MD ...

Mystery Man: This could be interesting ...

Colin Hanks: I hope Mike sucker punches him. I want to see how he really feels!

The announcers and crowd in the ballroom anticipate some type of turn ...but instead they both shake hands. Mike congratulates Maddawg on his victory... and even MD wasn't sure that was gonna go smoothly. MadDawg continues to celebrate...

Mystery Man: Ace Heart is with the Capetown Werewolf Swift Ion in the back. Let's see what this young man has to say about his big chance tonight!

The scene opens up with Swift Ion backstage at Rumble In The Bronx. He is with Ace Heart before his big chance at the Rmmble in the Bronx

Ace Heart: Welcome to The Main Event Part of the night. I am backstage with one of the competitors tonight in the Rumble match with 29 other competitors. This is the the Cape Town Werewolf, Swift Ion!

The crowd cheers as Ion's name was announced by the interviewer.

Ace Heart: What do you have to say, about being in your first Pay-Per-View in EWC?

Swift Ion: This is a serious match coming up. This is the time for me to get a chance to take EWC to the skies. I'm capable of becoming World Champion...I know I am. It just takes confidence and heart. My match in one of the biggest stipulations in history of pro wrestling. The Rumble in the Bronx. Its time to be 'Too Damn Swift!

Ion looks very focused as he waits for his chance to shine. 

The camera quickly cuts backstage to a camera man being incredibly sneaky and cautious outside the dressing room for Joey Orsome. Inside the blurry outlines and shadows of two figures can be seen talking. The door is slightly ajar but the camera man clearly doesn't want to push his luck any more.

Joey: Listen. I just need to know you'll have my back in case anything goes wrong. Can I trust you to do that?

Unknown: Of course you can. We're all in this together. You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.

Joey: Good. I'm not even sure I'll need it but it's nice to have the back up there. You never know what Sean will have planned so it's good to have my own insurance policy.

Unknown: Yeah I get what you're saying. I'll handle it.

Joey: Good. Then in the Rumble, let's give people a quick preview as to what's going to be in-store for them these next few weeks. I've told them a storm is coming. Let's make it rain.

Unknown: They won't even know what hit them.

Joey: Right, it's time for me to go make Sean regret ever fucking with me. I'll see you later.

The camera slowly backs away from the room as we fade to ringside where the preparations for the Flaming Casket match are taking place.

 

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MATCH FOUR

FLAMING CASKET MATCH

JOEY ORSOME Vs SEAN FERGUSON

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Barry Scott: A man can only be pushed too far before he breaks.

Quick shots of Joey Orsome's violent rampage through the company are shown.

Barry Scott: But what if someone wants their victim to break because it makes it all the easier to torment him.

The summer has been long and arduous for Orsome as from day one of this arrival, he has been stalked by Sean Ferguson.

Barry Scott: Sean Ferguson is a master of mind games and has exposed Joey Orsome to be volatile and sometimes incapable of handling such vicious adversity. He has made this personal by stabbing at the heart of the matter. He has messed with a man's family. He has challenged the status of Orsome's manhood. 

A gloomy shot of a casket is shown...

Barry Scott: The time for games is over and the only way to settle this is to symbolically kill off their enemy. To achieve absolution, one of these men will be placed in their "final home" and cleansed in hottest flames of purity and only then when the smoldering remains of this casket exist will one of these men be able to move on with their lives.

Jessica Stroup is at ringside.

Jessica Stroup: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is a flaming casket match. The winner of this match is determined when their opponent is placed inside the casket and the casket is then set on fire!! Introducing first, from Camden, New Jersey, weighing in at 227 pounds, at six feet, two inches tall, SEAN "THE MAN" FERGUSON!!!!

The lights fade out in the arena and the crowd rises to their feet, cheering. Sean Ferguson's Jude giggles and then Killswitch Engage's "In Due Time" cuts through the cheers. A white spotlight shines up through the stage area and a dark figure steps into the light. The crowd goes wild as Sean whips out his infamous hockey stick and slams it against the floor of the stage.

The arena is flooded by red, white, and blue strobe lights as Sean makes his charge down the aisle. He starts slapping hands with the fans along the guardrail, and eventually slides under the ropes. The crowd are on their feet as he awaits his opponent.

Jessica Stroup: And his opponent...

The arena goes black as the chilling chants of Shadow Moses kick in. The arena stays black as the lyrics finish (We're going nowhere). As the heavy riff hits in pyros flash into the roof of the arena revealing a black shadowy figure in the centre of the entrance. The lights come back on as Joey, with his hands held together down towards his waistline, slowly walks down to the ring. The crowds boo's thunder around the arena.

Jessica Stroup: From San Diego, California. Standing six feet one inches tall and weighing in at two hundred and forty pounds. The EWC's most hated, Joey Orsome!!

He doesn't acknowledge any fans as he reaches the ring steps. Before he steps onto the steps he whips his hood from atop his head and makes his way into the ring. His eyes firmly fixed on Sean.

Hanks: It's the moment we've all been waiting for.

MM: I hope it can deliver.

The atmosphere in the arena is absolutely electric. The tension between the two opponents is so thick it could be carved like an ice sculpture. The casket is slowly wheeled down the ramp by officials but the attention of Joey and Sean never moves from the other. A bottle of lighter fluid and a pack of matches are placed beside the casket and postioned at the bottom of the ramp. The referee climbs inside the ring after checking the casket and goes to signal to the corner to ring the bell when Joey and Sean charge each other. They brutally begin to hammer away on each other throwing clumsy furious rights and lefts. The referee reluctantly asks for the bell and signals the start of the match.

Hanks: These two eager to start the match!

MM: I think you'll find they just want to rip each other apart. This match certainly won't be pretty.

The two men continue their slug fest. Joey lifts Sean and dumps him onto the mat and goes to work on his face but Sean rolls over and reverses it and begins to land blows of his own to Joey's face. Joey kicks him off and gets up but is knocked down by a quick clothesline. Joey immediately gets to his feet and ducks another oncoming clothesline and counters with a standing drop kick. Sean gets up and the two stand in opposite corners of the ring as the crowd begin to applaud the fast paced action to the start of this match.

MM: Incredibly fast paced start to this match. I didn't expect anything different from these two.

Hanks: Mexican stand off. These two men are going hell for leather.

Joey and Sean begin to arrogantly smirk at one another as they glance around at the arena and the fans who are still making as much noise as possible. They get back to business and begin to circle in the centre of the ring. Sean goes in for a lock up but Joey steps back and kicks Sean in the gut before he plants him with a vicious DDT. Joey gets straight up and pulls Sean up by his jaw throwing a fore arm into his chin. Joey whips Sean into the corner and follows after him driving his knee into Sean's stomach not giving him any time to react. Sean crumples holding his mid-section. Joey takes a few steps back and goes to knee Sean again this time in the side of the head but Sean cleverly grabs his leg and throws him through the ropes to the outside of the ring.

Hanks: Great counter by Ferguson!

MM: We're going to see this a lot in this match. Thoughts of revenge are going to cloud their judgement and they're going to forget about the simpler things and it could cost one of them the match.

Joey holds his knee after hitting the floor hard. Sean rolls under the bottom rope and starts to stalk him, biding his time. Joey gets to his knees completely unaware of Sean's position. Joey turns around looking for him but is clattered by a spear! Joey writhes around in pain as Sean gets up with a beaming smile across his face. He walks over to the side of the announce table and grabs a steel chair. The crowd around him go wild as he folds it together and holds it in both of his hands. He turns around weilding the chair ready to strike but Joey super kicks the chair right into Sean's face!

Hanks: Holy.. crap.. Did you hear the sound of that chair connecting with Sean's face?

MM: I think the whole arena did.

Sean collapses to the floor holding his face as Joey gives himself some time to recover fully from the spear previous. Recovery done he begins to strip the announce table down, removing the monitors and the table cover. He picks Sean up from the floor and bounces his head off of the table. He goes to do it a second time but Sean catches himself and then throws an elbow into Joey's ribs and then again. Sean spins around and drives Joey back first into the edge of the ring apron.

Hanks: Great fighting spirit from Sean.

Joey holds his back in pain as Sean drives him into the apron back first once more and then whips him into the ring post head first. Joey clatters to the floor in a heap. Sean quickly grabs the steel chair that Joey kicked into his face and again stalks Joey menacingly. Joey valianty gets to all fours trying to pick himself up but Sean drives the cold hard steel of the chair into his back with athority. And again. AND AGAIN. FOUR TIMES. FIVE! Joey lies motionless on the floor outside the ring as Sean throws the chair away which has been twisted and warped from the blows.

Hanks: Sickening chair shots. Sean's lost it.

MM: He said he was here to put an end to Joey. This is him sticking to his word.

Sean grabs Joey's arms and proceeds to drag Joey to the front of the ring where the casket is situated. Sean takes him all the way up to the casket and drops his arms. He opens up the casket and sets about pulling Joey up to a vertical base. Joey is up to his feet an Sean attempts to place him inside the casket but Joey puts his hands down and stops himself. Sean tries to beat Joey over the head with his right hand but Joey counters bouncing Sean's head off the lid of the casket. Sean falls back but holds onto the edge of the casket to stop himself falling but Joey is smart and slams the lid of the casket down onto his fingers! Sean screams in agony.

Hanks: Joey won't be put away that easily.

MM: Joey using the casket wisely to his advantage when he was so nearly put inside it. This match could still go either way.

Joey doesn't give Sean any time to recover as he stamps on his hand. Sean tries to crawl up the ramp giving him some valuable time but Joey is relentless and wraps his arms around Sean pulling him to his feet. Joey hits Sean with a german suplex right onto the cold hard cloor at the bottom of the entrance ramp! Sean hits the floor hard as his head bounces up from the impact. Joey stays on his knee's and begins to laugh hysterically as he looks down at the lifeless body of Sean Ferguson. 

Hanks: Wow Sean hit the ground hard. 

MM: Solid suplex there from Joey and on the outside of the ring. That will always add an extra dimension to the move.

Joey gets up from his knee's and saunters over to Sean standing over him. He bends down grabbing Sean's face and begins to scream at him. 'THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT! YOU CAUSED ME TO BE THIS WAY. YOU WANTED A WAR, YOU STARTED A WAR. I'M GOING TO FINISH IT!'. With that he pulls Sean up to his feet and whips him with insane force into the steel steps. Sean stumbles before he gets to the steps and hits them head first busting him open. Joey again bursts into hysterical laughter as blood pours down Sean's face.

Hanks: Sickening scenes. Joey has completely lost it. He just needs to end this match, this is enough torture.

MM: It won't be enough for him though. Sean fucked with his fiance. That's always going to push a man over the edge.

Joey stands over Sean's body and looks back and forth between his opponent and the casket. Joey takes a step to his right and closes the lid on the casket. He grabs Sean under each armpit and uses all his strength to roll him into the ring.

Hanks: Joey isn't satisfied by the looks of it. He really wants to punish Sean.

Joey then reaches under the ring, pulls out a table and slides it into the ring then goes back under the ring apron and pulls out a small bag. He climbs into the ring, drops the bag on the floor and sets up the table in the corner by the top rope. Joey grabs the small bag again and opens it up tipping hundreds of thumb tacks all over the table.

MM: Joey won't be satisfied until Sean is well and truly ended here tonight!

Joey drags a still motionless Sean over to the corner and attempts to lift him to the top rope but out of the corner of his eye spots two figures strolling down the ramp to the ring.

Hanks: And as if this night couldn't get any worse for Sean...

Happy and Irish Pete get to the bottom of the ramp as the crowd boo's them hysterically. Joey's face suddenly lights up as he welcomes the B-Team into the ring with him. Happy and Irish climb into the ring, Irish's trademark Nine-iron in hand. Happy begins to do his usual soft shoe shuffle in the ring. Joey walks over to Happy to shake his hand but Happy stands and stares into Joey's eyes. Joey's expression suddenly changes. Happy laughs in his face when suddenly...

NINE IRON TO THE BACK OF JOEY'S HEAD! The crowd goes ballistic as Irish Pete begins to flail his nine iron around his head wildly after knocking Joey unconcious.

Hanks: What the hell is going on?

MM: I'm not really sure. 

Happy pulls Joey's lifeless body up from the mat and takes him over to the corner. He sets himself on the top rope as Sean begins to come around. He uses the ropes to lever himself and looks up at Happy on the top rope. Happy laughs as he stuffs Joeys head under his legs. Happy flips Joey up and power bombs him through the thumb tack covered table!!!!

MM: OH MY GOD. BRICK SHITHOUSE THROUGH THE TABLE!!!!!!!

Hanks: That's it. It's over.

Happy climbs out of the wreckage leaving a mangled Joey amongst the table and thumb tacks. Happy and Irish then leave the ring without any kind of interaction with Sean. The entrie crowd are stunned. They walk behind the curtain at the top of the ramp and Sean begins to pull himself up using the ropes. He looks over at the twisted and mangled body of Joey causing a sadistic smile to widen across his face. Sean wipes the blood from his eyes and forehead revealing a large gash in his head. He stands over Joey's lifeless body wrapped amongst the pile of destruction. 'YOU GOT IT ALL WRONG JOEY YOU MAGGOT. I CAME HERE TO DO ONE THING AND ONE THING ONLY. END YOU. NOW, IT'S TIME TO STICK TO MY WORD'.

Hanks: Sean may have just been handed a victory over Joey Orsome all because of the B-Team. The same two guys who turned on Sean a few weeks ago.

MM: I'm not sure what to make of this. They just took Joey out and left. How do you explain that?

Sean drags Joey out of the wreckage of the table over to the edge of the ring. Joey's body turns revealing his shredded back that is leaking blood. Sean flicks open the two lids on the casket and pulls Joey to the outside of the ring. He lifts him up on his shoulder and walks over to the casket but Joey wriggles out of his grip and kicks him in the gut. He tucks his head under his shoulder, lifts him up and drives him down head first!

Hanks: VIEW TO A KILL! OUT OF NOWHERE!

MM: How did he even have the strength to do that after being brick shithoused through a table!?

Joey and Sean both begin to stir on the floor outside the ring. Blood once again begins to cover Sean's face and Joey's back has streaks of blood falling down it. They both get to one knee and Joey springs forward trying to clothesline Sean but he side steps and catches Joey in a sleeper! Joey tries to fight it but Sean locks it in tighter. Joey fades and Sean flips him around and DDT's him onto the steel steps!

MM: Jaws of Death onto the steel steps!

Hanks: I don't even know what to say...

MM: Surely Joey has nothing left now.

Sean staggers to his feet once more and hoists Joey up. He drags him across to the casket and throws him inside it. He levels Joey with some right hands for good measure and slams the lid shut. He reaches down to grab the lighter fuel when out of nowhere someone hops over the barrier and hits Sean with a devestating chair shot!

Hanks: WHO THE HELL IS THAT!?

MM: This really doesn't surprise me. This match has been absolute chaos.

The mystery man pulls Joey out of the casket and places him on the floor. He then drapes Sean's body over the edge of the casket so the top half of him is inside the casket and places the steel chair on top of Sean. He then climbs to the top rope and leg drops the steel chair! Sean drops to the mat as the mystery man makes his escape through the crowd just as Joey begins to get to his feet.

Hanks: Not like this! Sean had this match well and truly won! 

Joey stands up and looks down at Sean's sprawled out body below him. He begins to laugh once more mocking the crowd infront of him who are relentlessly booing him. He grabs Sean under his arms and lifts him up placing him into the casket. He slams the lid shut and pours the lighter fluid all over the top of the casket. Joey grabs the box of matches and lights one of the matches. He pauses momentarily soaking in the hostile atmoshphere and then throws the match on top of the casket and watches as it goes up in flames. He holds his hands out to his side gloating over his victory. The referee signals for the bell.

Jessica Stroup: Here is your winner. JOEY ORSOME!!!

WINNER: JOEY ORSOME

Hanks: Joey may have won this match but it feels like a cheap victory.

MM: This entire match was chaos. I'm just glad it's over.

EMT's and officials rush out from behind the curtain with a stretcher and a fire extinguisher. They quickly put out the blaze and set about removing Sean from the now smoking casket. They bring the stretcher over beside the casket and carefully place Sean on to the stretcher placing a neck brace on him.

Hanks: Chilling scenes. 

MM: He's a tough son of a bitch but he took one hell of a beating. Both men did.

Hanks: Either way, I can't see Joey being in any sort of shape to fight in the Rumble coming up next. I'd be seriously surprised to see him show up and last any amount of time. Regardless, It's the match everyone's been talking about. The thirty man battle royal is coming up next where the winner WILL become the number one contender for the EWC championship and will book themselves a spot in the Main Event for WrestleFest! Don't go anywhere.

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[President Mac]

The staff backstage at the Rumble in the Bronx event milled around the corridors, all looking nervous and hoping that this event would go off without a hitch. There was a lot of hype surrounding rumble. Of course there would be, there would be thirty of the biggest names in the EWC all battling for a spot for the EWC Title, the biggest prize in the business. It would be the most highly contested match in recent EWC history. The winner of that match was more important than who walked out of the pay per view as the International Champion.

MadDawg wanted to win this match, despite everything’s he’s said about the number one contender spot and how he would rather be the person the winner of this match would face, he wanted to be the last man standing at Rumble in the Bronx. He could see the Wrestlefest on the horizon. Twenty-nine other wrestlers would be standing in his way. But with the roll he’s been on for the past year, who was going to stop him?

He sat on the steel bench inside his locker room as the cheers of the crowd inside Hammerstein Ballroom could be heard. The battle royal was about to get underway. He was wearing his brown Lugz boots, blue denim jeans, his black cut and his tag gold around his waist. He looked focused as he stared straight ahead. There was no worry or panic in his cold, emotionless eyes.

His good friend on the other hand was pacing around the room. Wade was wearing a pinstripe suit with a black shirt underneath. He constantly checked the sparkling timepiece on his wrist as the time for MadDawg's entrance got closer and closer. His face was slightly flustered. He looked over to MadDawg who remained unmoving.

Wade: I hope you’re ready for this. 

Wade warned as he ran one of his hands through his hair.

MadDawg flexed his muscles.

Maddawg: Of course I’m ready.

He said with his usual frustrating tone of indifference.

Wade: It’s going to get pretty competitive now. 

Maddawg: It won’t matter.

 MadDawg said with a slight sigh. 

Maddawg: After the show birds enter the ring and the match gets under way, it will stop being a contest and start being a display of my complete and utter dominance of the wrestling world. 

He snarled as he leaned forward.

Wade looked slightly surprised and relieved at his friend's focus. He chuckled as he turned back to the TV.

Wade: It's a good omen to have the Rumble in New York.

Maddawg: I don’t need any omens and I don’t need any luck. This is my night, I’m going to win this match, Wade. I’m going to StrangleMania and then I’m going to win the EWC Title. 

MadDawg commented with assurance.

Wade nodded.

Wade: I've been shown the order of the Rumble, you want to know where you are at?

He asked.

Maddawg: I don’t give a fuck where I enter.

MadDawg replied as he sat up and rested his back against one of the lockers.

A stage hand appeared in the door way.

Stagehand: Time to get ready, MD.

He stated this nervously before scurrying of down the hallway. Not wanting to spend any more time in MadDawg’s company than absolutely necessary.

MadDawg stood up and strode towards the door with supreme confidence. The bell rung and the announcer's voice filled the arena. It was time to see if MadDawg could back up all his threats. It was time to see if he had what it took to rise to the top of the pro wrestling world.

Cut to Ace Heart.

Ace Heart: We asked some of the wrestlers one simple question for tonight: what would it mean to you to win the Rumble in the Bronx? This is what they said.

Cut to each superstar in front of the RITB bacldrop old school promo style.

Jay Cee: I have said from day one I am here to win the EWC chamoionship. Winning the Rumble in the Bronx is a one way ticket to wrestle for that belt. The EWC championship is everything to me which makes this match everything.

Amanda Kauffman: It would be a true honor to win the Rumble in the Bronx. I would be left speechless.

Andrew Campbell: It would mean the world. It means that I belong and I am making an impact in this company. It would mean that sometimes the underdogs can win. It would mean that I'm someone that you can't overlook.

Shadow Man: The world. I know the odds are against me being the second man out, but I think if I can manage to go the distance, it might make people stop and take notice and see that I still have what it takes. From a personal level though, I need to prove something to myself. That I belong. Winning would confirm that.

Derek Wellings: Besides being bummed I lost a ton of money of the Vegas bookies? That's easy, it would mean my career isn't one shit show after another and that even after the army, I'm not only Army Strong but I'm also all that I can be. I have love in my heart, that makes me strong but winning the Rumble In The Bronx proves it.

Finn McConnaigh: Everything. It would mean everything. I don't think a lot of EWC fans get this quite yet but wrestling's in my lifeblood. My family has been in the industry for decades and for another McConnaigh man..capturing a world title's like a rite of passage. I NEED to win this battle royal, far more than anyone else involved does.

Mike Corral: The culmination of everything I've worked for. I've had runs in EWC dating back to 2007, and I saw the battles fought for the EWC Title. I remember BDC vs. Jesse Nunez, Shadow Man vs. Cameron Hayden, and I swore to myself that one day I would hold that title. It may have taken longer than I imagined, but with this opportunity in hand, I'm making damn sure that I make the most of it. It's the fulfillment of a promise I made to myself six years ago. Tonight, I will win the Rumble in the Bronx.

Joey Orsome: Is this suppose to draw out some ridiculously cliché answer or something? Let me guess how everyone else has replied... 'Oh it would mean everything to me. It's all I've ever dreamt about' blah fucking blah. Listen, it is what it is. It's an opportunity. Just so happens I'm an incredible opportunist. I will take it by the scruff of the neck and skull fuck it if I have to. The Rumble is a chance to cement yourself. I don't give up a chance like that so easy.

We then cut to the arena ... for the Main Event.

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30 MAN BATTLE ROYAL

FEATURING
(IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER)
Jay Cee
Shadow Man
Jonathon Thomas Cross
Hala Abbasi
Sah'ta Thor
Eric Steel
Xplode
Mike Corral
MadDawg
Derek Wellings
Joey Orsome
Scott Wilson
Gravedigger
Swift Ion
Amanda Kauffman
Oliver Bailey
Stephanie Finochio
Tommy Spears
Andrew Campbell
Damien Kingston
Virgil Isaiah Pryce
Ash Scion
Elizabeth Terry
David Dreadful
Aaron Matthews
Spazz
Charlie Feigel
Finn McConnaigh
Lyle Tennis-Naven
...PLUS A SECRET ENTRANT...

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CH: Well here we are, the moment we have been waiting for. The moment we have been building towards.

MM: It’s hard to believe that we haven’t crowned a Rumble In the Bronx winner since twenty-ten.

CH: I was thinking that too. While the EWC has only just returned back in June, it feels like we never left.

MM: …and now we are at the Main Event, the heart of it all. Thirty Men and Women who have been building and planning for this very match. Only one person will stand the victor, and only one person will secure a spot in the Main Event at WrestleFest for the EWC Championship.

CH: Think about that Mystery Man.. We are an hour, maybe more, away from the official kick off part to WrestleFest.

MM: I have Goosebumps just thinking about it.

CH: It’s almost hard to really comprehend this event getting any better. Yet here we are.

MM: What a crazy night it’s been so far. President Mac has gone missing, Mike Corral is the new United States Champion and Maddawg is the new International Champion.

CH: It’s a hard lesson to be learned for the former champions. Anything can happen on any given night. That’s why you need to be prepared both mentally and physically.

MM: I think the Champions fought incredibly well tonight, they just got outdone by the challengers who had just a tad more hunger in them.

CH: Perfectly said.

MM: What I want to know is how will Orsome, Corral, Maddawg and Xplode fare in the Rumble. I mean all four of them must be tired at this point.

CH: It’s hard to imagine what this does to Xplode. Having lost the United States Championship earlier tonight, and now having to regroup and try and outlast the likes of Jay Cee, Shadow Man and Monsters like Gravedigger and Finn.

MM: Corral, Maddawg and Orsome might be riding a major high going into this with victories tonight, but while the brain and heart might be happy and motivated, the body tells a very different story. I remember the days where Diablo, Shadow Man and even President Mac would have 3 matches in a night and walk away with 3 victories each.

CH: This is a very different time though. The competition is bigger, stronger and faster. Now President Mac himself offers only the best training to each and every one of his EWC Superstars. So really everyone should have a very equal shot.

MM: Stamina plays a big part in this though.

CH: And balance. How many times have we seen guys seemingly be eliminated only to display amazing balance and ring awareness to allow themselves to not hit the ground.

MM: Good point Colin. That’s one thing you are trained to accomplish. If someone does put you over, how can you find a way to secure a landing so as to not touch the ground with your feet. It’s not easy, and many over-look that technique.

CH: I can’t even imagine what matches like this do to the body or the mind. As a betting man, I wouldn’t even know who to put money on.

MM: We have lots of experience, lots of youth, and two really big dudes in this one. Everyone wants the win. I don’t think we will see a single person lay down in this match. The Rumble has launched so many careers in the past. Jackal and Amy Rosen come to mind right away.

CH: That’s a good point. With Five of the Thirty entrants being women, it will be interesting to see if we will have just our second ever Woman Rumble Winner.

MM: It’s possible, but it won’t be easy. How a 5 foot nothing hundred thirty pond woman will stand up to a Seven foot three hundred pound monster of a man, will be tough to see.. and I hope we don’t see anything bad happen out there.

CH: Speaking of women, Jessica has now made her way to the ring.

MM: Here we go Colin.

Jessica Stroup: Ladies and Gentleman, the time has come. Our next and final match is the Thirty Man Rumble.

The thousands in attendance all erupt in cheers.

Jessica Stroup: Every thirty seconds a new entrant will come out and join the Rumble. Once thirty-seconds are up, a buzzard will sound, and the next wrestler will come out. Without further ado, I will introduce entrants one and two.

CH: Oh boy, here we go.

Jessica Stroup: From Devon, England.. he stands at a height of Six Feet and weighs in at two hundred and twenty five pounds. He is a former Rumble in the Bronx Winner. Ladies and Gentlemen.. The Elite JAAAAAAAY CEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

"Bangarang" by Skrillex begins to play and there is a small wait as the song goes through its light intro before Jay walks out to the top of the ramp with pyrotechnics blasting on either side. Jay stops to check out the crowd and puts his hands on his hips and grins. As the song gets on Jay raises his arms up and starts to walk down the ramp. The first few steps pyros once again go off either side as he walks down. Jay turns with his arms spread out to the side in a "check me out" style, still smiling. Jay takes his time to get to the bottom. He then walks around the ring, still taking his time. Halfway around the ring he stops, he looks up at the ring and jumps onto the apron. He walks alongside the outside and stands on the second turnbuckle and puts his arms out shouting at the crowd that he is here. Jay then jumps over the ropes landing in the ring. He goes over to the opposite turnbuckle climbing to the second turnbuckle and repeating his pose from the other turnbuckle. After absorbing the atmosphere Jay gets down.

CH: Jay looks fantastic out there. He looks calm, and ready to win this thing.

MM: I know from experience that coming in first, and lasting to the end, is almost impossible. You are talking about trying to last an hour in that ring, with twenty-nine other people kicking, punching, and throwing you around.

Jessica Stroup: Now introducing the Second entrant of the Rumble.

It seems everyone in the entire building is now on their feet chanting, screaming and cheering for hometown hero Shadow Man.

CH: Jessica can’t even announce it, the fans are going crazy.

MM: Shadow Man is loved by the city of New York. He grew up here, and is one of many New Yorkers in this Rumble. Plus, remember.. he is the Peoples Champion.

Jessica Stroup: From Canada but residing in New York City..

The cheers are now almost deafening!

Jessica Stroup: He stands at a height of Six Feet Five inches and weighs in at two hundred and forty-five pounds. He is a Two Time King of the Cage Winner. Ladies and Gentlemen.. The Peoples Champion… SHHHHHHAAAAAAADDDDOOOOOOOW MAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!

The lights in the arena slowly begin to dim. "Invincible" by OK Go then begins to play over the Sound System as three strobe lights begin to pulse in the entrance way, fog then begins to rise from below the stage in front of the entrance.

The X-Treme Tron lights up counting down from 9 all the way to 1. It seems as though every single person is on their feet counting down the numbers. Once it gets to 0 large letters flash “IT'S SHOWTIME”.

An enormous uproar of cheers now blends out the blasting of "Invincible"! A few moments later Shadow Man walks from behind the wall of Fog onto the stage. He stands there for a few seconds with a smirk on his face and begins to point to the fans who are screaming the loudest.

Shadow then looks towards the camera with a cocky yet confident look on his face as he begins to walk down the ramp and towards the ring. On the way he makes silly faces into the camera. After waving at the fans while walking down the ramp Shadow runs and slides onto the ring apron on one knee and holding onto the middle Rope, Shadow gets to his feet and in a cocky manor steps threw the first and second Ropes.

He then gets into the ring and runs over to the corner and jumps up onto the second turnbuckle. He pats himself on the chest twice and then points to all the screaming fans. He then points to the sky and pumps his fist for Memphis Reigns! Shadow then jumps down from the turnbuckle and turns around and leans in the corner he nods over at Jay Cee and awaits the bell to sound.

MM: Here it is… the moment we have all been waiting for.

CH: It’s Rumble in the Bronx. Main Event… and I can’t believe I’m saying this.. it’s Shadow Man and Jay Cee in the ring, at the same time, about to battle it out.

MM: We have no idea what to expect from these two. Lots of words back and forth, they both got attacked just two weeks ago by two Masked Men with shovels. Either one of them could go the distance.

*DING DING*

CH: There goes the bell, the fans are going insane.

Everyone in the building is chanting and cheering. Camera flashes go off all around. Shadow Man and Jay Cee are both looking around at all the fans. Soaking in this moment.

CH: Look at this, both Superstars… Legends really… are still taken back by the fans and what this all means.

Jay Cee and Shadow Man approach each other in the middle of the ring… They are face to face while the crowd is really going insane. Words are exchanged and then…

CH: What?

MM: WHAT?

Shadow Man and Jay Cee both shake hands and start to warm up in the ring. Shadow Man motions to the crowd to get louder, while Jay Cee stares intently at the countdown clock, which is now at 14

CH: Well this is probably the smartest and most unexpected move of the night.

MM: This isn’t the first time they teamed together at a Rumble. Both Jay Cee and Shadow Man worked together to eliminate many including Level-One just a few years ago. So really, no one should be totally surprised, and I can honestly say… this is a game changer.

CH: Both men could go a whole lot longer if they work together, and while this “friendship” might not last long... it will service the two of them long enough to get a good grasp on the competition.

MM: Very true, you always see alliances made at the Rumble. You almost have to have at least one, especially if you want to last. It’s always a benefit to have someone watching your back, and when you get to the point of having ten or more in the ring at once, it gets damn confusing.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 3: SCOTT WILSON

CH: And here comes Scott Wilson as the third entrant.

Scott comes running down the ramp and slides into the ring. Scott is quickly met by Shadow Man who grabs his right arm and sends him flying towards Jay Cee. Jay Cee ducks and flips Scott flying in the air and over the top rope crashing to the mat.

ELIMINATION

CH: Faster than he came to the ring, he was sent out.

Shadow Man and Jay Cee high-five each other in the ring.

MM: Scott Wilson cannot be happy with that result. You work so hard for this moment, only for it flash before your eyes in seconds.

CH: I just got word, that that elimination was the fastest in history, at five seconds.

MM: So far this choice to work together is working out well for Shadow Man and Jay Cee.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 4: VIRGIL ISAIAH PRYCE

CH: And here comes the next entrant, new comer VIP.

MM: Hopefully he has a smarter approach to entering the ring.

Virgil comes running down the ramp, jumps onto the mat and hurls himself over the top rope, only to be met by a powerful clothesline by Shadow Man which sends Virgil flying over the top rope and slams hard to the ground

ELIMINATION

CH: Wow.. this might be the quickest Rumble in history if no one can even enter the ring.

MM: It’s brilliant, twenty-six left to go, and Shadow Man nor Jay Cee have broken a sweat.

Virgil and Scott Wilson both start walking back up the ramp, both clearly upset over the failed attempts at making a name for themselves.

CH: Do you think they planned this out the whole time? Claimed the first two spots with this idea in mind?

MM: No, I am almost certain they didn’t plan this at all. They decided this right in that ring here tonight. They aren’t stupid, they know they’ve been attacked once… might as well play it safe and smart here tonight.

CH: I just got word; Shadow Man just broke the record Jay Cee set earlier. VIP lasted only four seconds.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 5: HALA ABBASI

CH: Oh good God, I can’t watch this poor woman get thrown over.

Hala comes running down the ramp and approaches the ring. Shadow Man then lowers the second rope with his foot and lifts the top rope, so that Hala easily enters the ring.

MM: And we have a third entrant ladies and gentleman.

CH: Thank goodness, I was scared at what might happen here.

Jay Cee, Shadow Man and Hala all lean against the back ropes, watching the clock.

CH: So what happens if these three are all in the finals together?

MM: Every man for himself Colin. It’s all about survival. Survival of the fittest.

CH: Like the Eminem song?

MM: Yes Colin...

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ENTRANT NUMBER 6: ERIC STEEL

An enormous amount of boo’s over takes the entire theater as Eric Steel steps onto the ramp. Eric points to Shadow Man, as Shadow Man throws himself onto the ropes yelling for Steel to come down the ramp.

CH: Oh boy, here we go.

MM: Now this is where it all gets very interesting. You have much hated Eric Steel about to enter a ring with three people who have formed a temporary survival alliance.

Eric walks slowly down the ramp and stops before getting too close to the ring

CH: What’s he doing?

MM: Planning a way into the ring most likely.

Eric Steel turns around and faces the ramp.

CH: Eric, the ring is the other way.

MM: No, he’s smart. Eric is going to wait to see who is back up is.

CH: Ohhh.. that IS smart.

Shadow Man is yelling all kinds of things at Eric, but Eric won’t turn around.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 7: JOEY ORSOME

CH: Oh boy.. this just got real!!

Joey comes running down the ramp and joins Eric Steel as they both slide into the ring at the exact same time. Joey immediately goes after Jay Cee, while Shadow Man and Eric Steel are already exchanging blows in the centre of the ring.

CH: You can feel the intensity now. This place is rocking.

MM: Hala is playing it smart and staying out of everyone’s way right now. It’s not the time to make an early enemy.

Joey has managed to get Jay to the ground on the mat and is laying a series of punches while Shadow Man has Eric Steel against the ropes.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 8: XPLODE

CH: We are now just 3 minutes in, and some of the biggest names are already out here.

MM: It’s a poor luck of the draw to have Orsome and Xplode out here this early when they already had matches tonight. Remember, stamina plays a major part in all of this.

Xplode slides into the ring and clotheslines Joey Orsome to the ground. He then turns his attention to Shadow Man and lands LOCKED AND LOADED on him. Xplode hops to his feet and kicks Steel in the groin then lands another LOCKED AND LOADED. Jay Cee gets to his feet and charges at Xplode.. LOCKED AND LOADED!!! Hala then charges at Xplode but her over powers her and LOCKED AND LOADED!

CH: Holy shit.. Spinebusters all over the ring.

MM: Xplode is angry over his loss and is coming out with a lot of rage in this match. He just wiped the floor with everyone in the ring, and proved why he is one of the most promising stars here in the EWC.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 9: MIKE CORRAL

Mike runs down the ramp and pauses ringside as he stares at the carnage and Xplode standing in the middle of the ring. Xplode turns to see Mike Corral standing there and laughs to himself.

CH: OH MY FREAKING LORD!!!!

MM: You can’t write this stuff.. Corral beats Xplode for the US Title, in turn… Creates this monster of a man, who cleans house.. and now the two will be face to face once again.

Xplode backs up and allows Mike Corral some room to enter.

CH: It’s a trap Mike!!

Corral enters the ring, and Xplode claps his hands congratulating Corral.

CH: It’s FAKE! HE’S GOING TO KILL YOU!!!

Xplode charges at Mike and knees him in the gut, then sets up for another spinebuster but he attacked from behind by Hala.

CH: Hala just saved Mike Corral's life.

Xplode turns around to face Hala and easily picks up the one hundred-forty five pound woman, he lifts her high above his head and throws over the top ropes.

ELIMINATION

CH: Well that move wasn’t smart on her part, she just cost herself the match.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 10: TOMMY SPEARS

By now Jay Cee, Shadow Man, Eric Steel and Joey Orsome are now back to their feet. Corral is exchanging rights and lefts with Orsome, while Jay Cee and Shadow Man are beating down on Eric Steel. Xplode charges over to Mike Corral and elbows him in the head from behind causing him to drop the ground. Xplode and Orsome proceed to beat down on the new US Champion.

CH: This is madness.

Tommy Spears is now in the ring and begins to even things out by attacking Jay Cee from behind.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 11: OLIVER BAILEY

Oliver Bailey runs down the ramp and slides into the ring. He immediately tackles Joey Orsome to the ground.

CH: Don’t know if that was the wise choice on the part of Bailey, why further anger the angry?

MM: He probably figures Orsome will be too tired to fight back at this point.. he clearly doesn’t know Orsome.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 12: SPAZZ

Eric Steel and Shadow Man are still going at it in the corner, while Jay Cee lays Tommy out with a DDT. Orsome is now ontop of Bailey and is attempting to choke him out. Xplode is unleashing all sorts of hell on Mike Corral. Spazz slides into the ring undetected and hides in the corner

CH: Hard to think we are only 5 minutes in and yet so much has already happened.

MM: Time is irrelevant in a Rumble except for what it does to your body. This might be only five minutes to us, but to them.. they’ve been at it for hours already.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 13: GRAVEDIGGER

CH: Oh oh.. Monster number one is on his way to the ring.

Everyone in the ring literally freezes in time as they see the Seven Foot Two inch Three hundred pound beast charge to the ring.

MM: This is what we call, a game changer.

With Gravedigger now in the ring, Spazz charges at him but he is caught in the air is slammed into LAST RITES!

CH: Oh my god!!!! I think he just snapped his neck!

MM: No one is safe when you have a man of that size in the ring.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 14: DAMIEN KINGSTON

CH: Here we go… this guy is hungry as hell.

MM: Very talented wrestler, and Shadow Man’s pick to win the rumble.

Kingston runs down the ramp, runs up the stairs and dives into the ring landing ontop of Shadow Man.

CH: HOLY SHIT!

MM: NO ONE saw him coming, they were all distracted by Gravedigger!

Everyone in the ring backs up as Damien is furiously landing rights and lefts to the back of Shadow Man’s head. Jay Cee then runs over and kicks Damien in the mouth. Shadow rolls to the corner grabbing the back of his head in obvious pain. Jay Cee then proceeds to lay punches of his own onto Damien, but Damien immediately starts to counter each blow. Orsome then attacks Jay Cee from behind and the two gang up on him.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 15: DAVID DREADFUL

David runs to the ring and is immediately grabbed by Gravedigger who pulls David into the ring by his hair and slams him down hard to the mat.

CH: Probably not the welcome that David was expecting.

MM: Time for a haircut maybe.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 16: ELIZABETH TERRY

CH: Here she comes, the very hyped but little seen Elizabeth Terry.

MM: She has been a massive disappointment to the EWC so far. Just goes to show, looks and reputation only get you so far.

Elizabeth Terry is now in the ring but is quickly met by a clothesline from Spazz.

CH: Of course it would be someone like Spazz to take out the woman.

MM: Whatever keeps him away from Gravedigger.

CH: Shadow Man is still down in the corner, he looks pretty badly hurt.

MM: All those punches to the back of the head probably gave him a concussion.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 17: LYLE TENNIS–NAVEN

CH: Tommy Spears looks awfully excited to see LTN come down to the ring.

MM: It will be interesting to see how the new guy handles the spotlight.

The moment LTN enters the ring he is met by Tommy Spears who is yelling at him. LTN pushes Tommy, Tommy pushes back and the two men start to trade lefts and rights.

CH: Some history there.

MM: You think?

LTN has the upperhand on Tommy and sends him hard to the turnbuckle. LTN is then met with the boot to the face from Gravedigger. Xplode and Corral are still going at it, and Corral is pretty cut open across the nose. Oliver and Spazz are now pushing each other around, Orsome and Jay Cee are exchanging words and blows while Eric Steel and Kingston are tied up in the corner.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 18: SWIFT ION

Swift Ion comes flying down to the ring and slides in. He right away goes after Kingston. Steel and Swift Ion are teaming up on Kingston.

CH: Another one of those unexpected alliances I see.

MM: Won’t be the last, survival instincts kick in.

Shadow Man is now back on his feet and he stumbles towards Kingston. Shadow pushes Ion and Steel out of the way and starts landing kicks to the head, face and chest of Kingston who is on the mat trying to cover himself.

CH: Shadow Man is angry.

MM: Maybe not the best person to upset tonight.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 19: DEREK WELLINGS

CH: Oh boy.. here comes BDC’s best friend.

MM: Haha!

Wellings waves to the crowd and signs a few autographs, clearly in no rush to be in the ring.

CH: What’s he doing? What an idiot.. get in the ring Wellings.

MM: Would you want to be in the ring that crowded right now?

CH: True.. Fifteen people are in that ring right now.. which is insane. We haven’t had any eliminations in a while.

MM: Too many people focusing on the wrong thing. Who cares about who done you wrong, this is the rumble.. get in and send someone out. Who cares which one. Just pick one and toss’em out.

Wellings is now in the ring and goes after Elizabeth Terry.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 20: FINN MCCONNAIGH

CH: WHAT???

MM: I don’t know how the ring is going to be able to stand with TWO Monsters in the ring, plus fourteen others!

Finn makes his way to the ring and enters over the top rope. He immediately lands a big boot to the face of Oliver Bailey. Boot to the face of Dreadful. Boot to the face of Spazz. Kick to the groin and boot to the face of Orsome. Shadow Man is then leveled. Boot to the face of Jay Cee. Xplode attempts a few shots at Finn, but Finn counters with two very hard lefts and then a boot to the face. Kingston charges towards Finn but Gravedigger steps in with a boot of his own. LTN and Tommy then charge over, Finn and Gravedigger each take them out with boots to the face.

CH: Mother fucking boots, in this mother fucking ring.

MM: The big boys are cleaning house. It was hard enough with one in the ring, but two seven footers is a damn hard video game.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 21: ANDREW CAMPBELL

Andrew comes running down the ramp and slides in the ring but he is immediately met by the boot of Gravedigger. Everyone but Gravedigger and Finn are down in the ring in pain.

CH: These guys are damn tired right now.

MM: I told you Colin, for us.. it’s been merely Ten Minutes of action, but for them.. we are talking hours’ worth of action. The body can only go for so long.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 22: MADDAWG

MadDawg walks down the ramp, taking his time to gauge the status of the ring situation.

CH: Even MadDawg knows that ring can hold all these guys very much longer.

MM: Someone needs to remember what match this is, and start throwing people out of the damn ring before the thing collapses.

Gravedigger and Finn are now starting to exchange blows in the middle of the ring.

CH: It’s the battle of the Titans.

MM: Just not smart.. they could be tossing bodies out of the ring, but instead let ego get in the way and it’s a pissing match between the two.

Andrew Campbell manages to get to his feet, just a few short seconds later so does Oliver Bailey. Andrew takes advantage and charges at Oliver Bailey. Andrew gets him against the ropes and starts landing lefts and rights. With Bailey staggering, Andrew backs up a little then chargers with a powerful clothesline sending Oliver over the top rope and onto the mat in front of MadDawg who hasn’t entered yet.

ELIMINATION

CH: There goes Bailey.

Gravedigger is then attacked from behind by Xplode and Corral who are now oddly working together. Meanwhile MadDawg enters the ring.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 23: AARON MATTHEWS

Aaron Matthews makes his way down the ramp as Oliver Bailey heads to the back. Aaron is about to enter the ring but has to move out of the way as Spazz goes flying over the top rope courtesy of Finn.

ELIMINATION

CH: Watch out for flying Spazz’s.

MM: Seven more wrestlers left to come out and we still have Eighteen in the ring. This is madness!

Aaron locks up with David Dreadful and the energetic Matthews gets the better of him and sends him flying to the corner. Orsome is pounding away on Jay Cee while Kingston and Shadow Man are trading movesets. Eric Steel has joined Xplode and Corral in trying to eliminate Gravedigger. Finn is taking on pretty much everyone else.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 24: STEPHANIE FINOCHIO

Stephanie makes her way down to the ramp but is immediately hit from behind by Amanda Kauffman. The two women begin to battle on the ramp.

CH: That is so unprofessional, wait your turn.

MM: Hatred is hatred, and we know Amanda doesn’t like Stephanie at all.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 25: AMANDA KAUFFMAN

CH: Thank you Captain Obvious.

Xplode, Corral and Steel almost have Gravedigger over the top rope but he manages to fight his way back in and gives all three a series of head-butts.

CH: I’ve heard about using your head, but um... yeah…

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ENTRANT NUMBER 26: SAH’TA THOR

CH: Only four more to come out including the much talked about Secret Entrant.

MM: My guess is they will save him or her for the number 30 spot but who knows what Mac has planned… wherever he is.

Thor makes an immediate impact in the ring. Despite being in his forties, Thor still proves to be good at his craft and starts attacking everyone at once.

CH: Thor is like a bat out of hell in the ring right now.

MM: Age is not a factor for him.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 27: ASH SCION

CH: And at number twenty-seven is the final woman of the contest, Ash Scion.

MM: I expect big things from her in the EWC. She has an enormous amount of talent.

Ash makes her way in the ring but is immediately greeted by Elizabeth Terry and the two battle against the ropes. Thor has seen a reversal of his attack as Wellings and Steel are taking turns with lefts and rights of their own. Shadow Man and Jay Cee are holding their own against Kingston and Orsome while the others still try working together to get Finn and Gravedigger out of the ring, but it’s a losing battle as the twin towers of pain are too much.

CH: The Twin Towers of Pain...

MM: Really? In New York you’re going to make that comment?

CH: My bad.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 28: CHARLIE FEIGEL

CH: No way!! We haven’t seen Charlie in the ring for a while.

MM: Well if you are going to come back, why not do it here and at a good spot too.

Charlie slides into the ring but is immediately met with a boot to the head by Eric Steel. Eric then pounces on Charlie and starts going off on him. Kingston almost has Shadow Man over the top rope but Jay Cee comes to the rescue.

CH: We almost saw the end of Shadow Man’s night right there.

MM: Kingston almost did what he set out to do all night.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 29: JONATHAN THOMAS CROSS

CH: Johathan Taylor Thomas!!!

MM: Nope, that’s the kid from Home Improvement.. This is Jonathan Thomas Cross.

CH: Ah.. my bad yet again.

MM: Only one person left to come out, a ring OVER-FLOWING with Wrestlers and the secret entrant yet to be revealed.

CH: We are only 15 seconds away from finding out who it is.

JTC slides in the ring and finds David Dreadful without a dance partner and hits him from behind. Finn is now on the ropes with Corral, Orsome, Xplode and Steel each trying to force him over.

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ENTRANT NUMBER 30: JAY REYNOLDS

CH: Wow.. Jay Reynolds is the secret entrant!

MM: Honestly didn’t see that coming.

CH: Me either, I have heard nothing to indicate he would be coming back.

MM: Once he enters the ring, we will have twenty-five EWC Superstars all in the ring at the exact same time.

With the distraction of Jay coming down the ramp Finn was able to get himself off the ropes and avoid elimination. Jay is now in the ring and lands the J CONNECTION on Eric Steel, then Xplode, Mike Corral, Tommy Spears, Damien Kingston, David Dreadful, Elizabeth Terry and Derek Wellings.

CH: Holy shit, Jay Reynolds just took out almost half the wrestlers.

MM: And the other half are just too tired to respond.

Jay Reynolds gets David Dreadful to his feet and sends him over the top ropes.

ELIMINATION: 24 Remaining…

CH: Well that ends David’s night.. what a return for Jay Reynolds.

MM: At least someone remembers what event we are at.

Elizabeth Terry is back to her feet but staggers to the ropes, Swift Ion sees this and runs over to Terry with a flying kick to the back of the head sending Elizabeth over the ropes.

ELIMINATION: 23 Remaining…

CH: Well she lasted longer than most probably expected.

Not to be forgotten, Stephanie and Amanda have taken the right into the ring finally, with Stephanie really taking Amanda to town. Every time Amanda tries to land a punch, Stephanie counters with two of her own. Stephanie with a power slam on Amandea. The Italian Goddess then gets Amanda to her feet and lifts her onto of the ropes. She proceeds with several chops to the chest and then a roundhouse kick to the face, sending Amanda over the top ropes.

ELIMINATION: 22 Remaining…

In the other corner, Wellings has Ash Scion on the ropes who is hanging on for her life. Wellings lays off, then just as Ash gets her feet back on the mat Wellings charges at her and sends her over the top ropes.

ELIMINATION: 21 Remaining…

CH: We are starting to see some faster eliminations now.

Ion climbs straight to the top rope. Wellings turns to face him, and Ion flies off the top rope and nails Wellings with a Corkscrew Moonsault. Charlie gets up on his feet and dashes at Ion. Ion turns to face him and catches Charlie with a Hurricanranna. Ion picks Charlie up and goes to work on trying to eliminate him. Shadow Man gets up on his feet and looks down at Kingston. He goes to pick Kingston up, but Steel comes from behind and hits Shadow with a knee to the back. Steel picks Shadow up from behind and drops him with a Side Slam. Xplode grabs Corral by the head and sets him up for a Suplex. He tries to lift Corral up, but Corral resists. Corral lifts Xplode up in a Vertical Suplex, and drops him down with a Facebuster. Orsome tries to pick Jay Cee up, but Jay reaches up and hits Orsome with a Low Blow. Jay Cee gets on his feet and drives Orsome's head to the mat with a Pedigree.

CH: Things are really intense in that ring right now.

MM: Too much standing around for other guys though.

Charlie now has the upper hand on Ion and almost has him eliminated but Ion swings around on the ropes and lands safely inside. Sneaking up from behind in MadDawg who grabs Charlie's feet and flips him over the ropes. Charlie grabs onto the rope with one hand but his big frame hinders him as his feet touch the ground.

ELIMINATION: 20 Remaining…

CH: There goes Charlie.

MM: And Jonathan Cross is about to join him.

Thor has JTC hanging on for life but Thor begins to hammer away with lefts on JTC’s face.

CH: Cross has to either block his face or hang onto the rope.

Thor continues with the lefts, JTC is not cut open bad and is forced to let go.

ELIMINATION: 19 Remaining…

Thor raises his arms in the air but is clotheslined from behind by Eric Steel.

ELIMINATION: 18 Remaining…

CH: Wow, and just like that we have eighteen left in the ring.

MM: The pace is certainly picking up as we cross the twenty two minute mark.

Shadow Man picks Steel up. He pushes Steel against the ropes. Shadow backs up and tries to boot Steel to the face, but Steel moves out of the way. Shadow's leg goes awkwardly over the top rope. Kingston who is nearby sees Shadow in trouble and tries to throw him out. He grabs onto Shadow’s other leg and tries to lift it, but Shadow hits him with a headbutt. Steel rushes over and tries to capitalize on Shadow Mans situation, but Shadow Man hits him with a hard elbow to the head. Shadow gets his leg back off the ropes. He grabs Steel and DDT’s him. Ion and Jay Cee now team up on Orsome. They both try to throw him over the top rope, but Orsomee battles back. He kicks Jay Cee in the groin and hits Ion with a Spinkick. Orsome grabs Ion’s head and executes a Tornado DDT by springboarding off the second rope. Jay Reynolds now teams up with Orsome as they beat down on Jay Cee. Xplode is on the attack to Corral. Xplode hits Corral with a hard kick combo. He then backs up and attempts a Roaring Elbow, but Corral ducks it and hits Xplode with a Reverse Vertical Suplex. Lyle now goes on to the attack on Tommy. LTN places Tommy in a Abdominal Stretch. Finn and Gravedigger continue dominance over Wellings, MadDawg, Matthews, and Finochio.

CH: It’s just a clusterfuck in that ring right now.

MM: Looks like Campbell might be in some trouble.

Lyle has moved on from Tommy and has now gone after a beaten down Campbell. He continues to lay into Campbell with kicks and punches to the head and groin. Tommy then gets Campbell to his feet and lifts one leg over the top rope. As Campbell resists, Tommy head-butts him and gets the second leg over. Tommy then dropkicks Campbell and Campbell lets go of the ropes and hits the ground.

ELIMINATION: 17 Remaining…

Tommy is back to his feet and lands a dropkick of his own on Lyle causing the unsuspecting Lyle to flip over the ropes and land on the ground.

ELIMINATION: 16 Remaining…

Finn then slowly makes his way over to Tommy as Tommy taunts Lyle. Finn picks Tommy up high over his head and throws him out of the ring. Tommy goes flying on top of Lyle and the two hit the ground hard.

ELIMINATION: 15 Remaining…

CH: We are HALF WAY DONE!!!

MM: That we are Colin! And things are JUST starting to take shape!

Gravedigger and Xplode have now decided to form a temporary alliance to try and get rid of Finn McConnaigh. Gravedigger and Finn both have a firm grip on each other’s throats while Xplode goes to work on the body of Finn. Despite the brutal blows from Xplode, Finn is not letting go of Gravedigger. Jay Reynolds and Joey Orsome continue to work at Jay Cee and trying to get him over the ropes. Eric Steel meanwhile is battling Mike Corral. Swift Ion and Wellings are in a battle of submission moves. Maddawg is working over Aaron Matthews with the help of Stephanie. Shadow Man and Kingston continue to exchange blows, but are both very very tired.

CH: Everyone in the ring right now is clearly tired, just watching Shadow Man and Kingston exchange blows reminds me of the Matrix with all its slow motion.

MM: Finn looks to be in serious trouble with Xplode working the body.

Xplode manages to pull the arm of Finn off from strangling Gravedigger. Gravedigger uses this to his advantage and begins with a number of head-butts to the face of Finn. Xplode goes for Finns legs as Gravedigger grabs Finn by the throat once more. Finn is desperately trying to fight them off but the headbutts to the face clearly hurt him a great deal and might have even dazed him.

MM: What a performance Finn has put on tonight. He is giving it his all right now.

CH: AND THERE GOES FINN!!!!!!

ELIMINATION: 14 Remaining…

MM: Unbelievable!

CH: I almost thought Finn was going to power his way back in, but these strange alliances happen in the rumble and it cost Finn his first rumble.

Back to the action inside the ring, Mike Corral is tied up with Jay Reynolds. Reynolds whips Corral against the ropes and hits him with a Cross Body Block on the return. It takes a few seconds for Corral to fall back but he eventually topples over.

BDC makes his way down the ramp.

CH: What the hell is BDC doing out here?

MM: I have no idea.

Reynolds is picking Corral up and booting him in the midsection. Reynolds takes a few deep breaths and makes the attempt to scoop Corral up in a Bodyslam. He gets him half way up sees BDC coming down the ramp. Reynolds falls backwards over the top rope, taking Corral with him. They land on the apron hard. Corral and Reynolds both struggle to pull themselves up without falling off the apron. They stand up and Corral Clotheslines Reynolds off the apron. Reynolds hits the floor.

ELIMINATION: 13 Remaining…

Mike Corral is celebrating on the apron. He attempts to climb back in, but instead takes a minute to regain his strength. Corral climbs back out onto the apron and waits.

Jay Reynolds charges at BDC and tackles him on the ramp hard. The two begin battling each other on the ramp

CH: What the hell is that all about?

MM: Something tells me it wont be long before we find out.

Mike Corral and Captain Insanity are struggling with each other against the ropes. First Insanity has leverage and is forcing Corral over, and then Corral twists their positions around and starts to force Insanity over the ropes.

Swift Ion is looking for someone to do battle with. He finds Shadow Man locked up with Eric Steel. Shadow is hit with a Tornado DDT by Steel. Ion climbs to the top rope from outside and makes his move to jump on Shadow Man, but he's not even paying attention to Eric Steel. He finds Ion in the vulnerable position on the top rope. Steel throws his own body into the corner, holding the top turnbuckle and swinging his legs all the way over the top rope. He sweeps Ion's legs out from under him. Ion falls backwards off the top rope all the way through the Spanish broadcast table at ringside. The weight of Ion's fall shatters not only the table, but all the electronics as well.

ELIMINATION: 12 Remaining…

CH: Wow, there goes Swift Ion as we cross the Forty-Four minute mark of the Main Event.

MM: I can’t even imagine how tired Shadow Man and Jay Cee must be right now, having been in that ring for over forty minutes already.

Swift Ion is helped up the ramp by paramedics, while the Spanish Commentators scream and yell Spanish words at Eric Steel. Eric Steel gives them the middle finger. BDC and Jay Reynolds continue to battle on the ramp but it’s finally broken up as security pulls BDC and Jay Reynolds away from each other. Both Men continue to yell and swear at each other.

CH: I wonder what made BDC sna…

MM: LOOK TO THE RING COLIN!!

Stephanie Finochio is hanging onto Orsome’s head as Joey has her on the outside of the ropes trying to eliminate her. Orsome is doing his best to push free and finally does which sends Stephanie backwards onto the ground.

ELIMINATION: 11 Remaining…

CH: We are almost down to the final ten, who do you think will be the next to go?

MM: Looks like Joey Orsome!

Shadow Man and Jay Cee just double clotheslined Joey Orsome sending him flying over the top ropes. Jay and Shadow high-vice once again as they dispose of Orsome.

CH: WHAT??? ORSOME JUST GOT ELIMINATED??? HOLY CRAP!!

MM: He didn’t even crack the top 10… that is unbelievable and will not sit well with him.

CH: Wait a minute… check out the replay.

The replay on the Xtreme-Tron shows Joey Orsome landing on Stephanie, his feet not yet touching the ground. Orsome notices his situation, and smiles from ear to ear. Joey carefully stands up on the limp body of Stphanie

CH: That’s just disgusting.

MM: No class at all, but survivors survive by any means necessary.

Orsome reaches for the bottom rope and pulls himself ontop the apron. He then slowly makes his way over to the corner, climbs to the tope rope and calls out to Shadow Man and Jay Cee. The moment they turn around, Orsome leaps in the air and takes them both down with a flying double clothesline.

CH: Insane.. Orsome is insane.

Wellings and Kingston are going at it in the other corner, Kingston lands a left and then a right, then a kick to the midsection and….. ALL HAIL KINGSTON!!!!!

CH: DID YOU SEE THAT???

MM: What a move!! Holy Shit!!

Kingston lifts Wellings up, onto his shoulders, backs up to the ropes and dumps him over.

ELIMINATION: 10 Remaining…

CH: Wow, that move came out of nowhere…

MM: You said it..

Eric Steel has made his way over to Shadow Man and gets Shadow Man to his feet. Eric and Shadow start to exchange lefts and rights, but Eric kicks him in the groin which drops Shadow to his knees. On the other side of the ring, Xplode and Maddawg are now working together to get Gravedigger over the top but Gravedigger is holding his own. Mike Corral and Aaron Matthews are locked up in the middle of the ring, neither one of them wanting to let go. Jay Cee and Joey Orsome are still lying on the mat clearly both fatigued and possibly injured from Orsomes move.

CH: Someone needs to turn around and see Orsome and Jay Cee laying there, and dispose of them.

MM: Everyone is too busy to realize the situation in the corner right now.

CH: I guess that’s the danger of pulling off a high-flying move in the Rumble.

MM: Keep in mind too, Jay has been in the ring almost an hour and Orsome already had one brutal match tonight.

Eric Steel is signaling for the STEEL CUTTER.. the fans are booing… Shadow Man pushes off of Steel and lands an uppercut out of nowhere and then GOOD BYE CHARLIE!!!!!

CH: GBC!!!!!

The fans explode in cheers as Shadow Man picks Eric Steel up and sits him ontop of the turnbuckle. Shadow climbs up the turnbuckle with him and starts laying hard rights. The fans count along with the hits 1… 2… 3… 4… 5.. 6.. 7… 8.. 9… Shadow pauses, winds up and lands 10!!! Shadow jumps off the turnbuckle and Eric Steel falls backwards and lands onto the Chinese Commentators Table, smashing through the table and destroying the equipment!

ELIMINATION: 9 Remaining…

CH: We are down to the final Nine: Mike Corral, Shadow Man, Gravedigger, MadDawg, Jay Cee, Joey Orsome, Xplode, Damien Kingston and Aaron Matthews.

MM: Not only that, but Steel has destroyed two commentator tables tonight.

CH: The Spanish and Chinese commentators are all still yelling at Eric Steel, this is hilarious.

Xplode and Maddawg continue to work on Gravedigger who has one leg in the ring and one leg outside on the apron. MadDawg is going his best to try and lift the other leg while Xplode lands punch after punch on Gravedigger. Meanwhile Joey Orsome and Jay Cee are both back to their feet and charge at each other once again. Kingston is working over Shadow Man in the corner, kicking him while he’s down. Shadow is spitting up a fair amount of blood. Aaron Matthews just landed the SUPER KICK FROM HELL on Corral and he’s out cold in the ring.

MadDawg has managed to get both of Gravediggers legs over the ropes now, but Gravedigger is hanging onto Xplode who is trying to break lose. MadDawg starts laying haymakers on Gravedigger, and In-between those Xplode elbows Gravedigger and knees him in the groin. MadDawg and Xplode then lean back and fire forward with a double head-butt forcing Gravedigger to the ground.

ELIMINATION: 8 Remaining…

CH: Wow… the last big man is gone.

MM: What an effort by Xplode and MadDawg.

CH: Xplode has had a hand in BOTH Monster eliminations. Both Seven footers have been eliminated thanks to Xplode.

Jay Cee almost has Joey Orsome eliminated now, and Mike Corral comes over to help the cause. Mike and Jay both take turns landing punch after punch on Orsome, Joey won’t back down though as he answers back with some offense. He kicks both Jay Cee and Mike Corral in the groin and then puts Jay Cee into the VISION OF DEATH!!!! Jay Cee and Joey Orsome both lay in the ring, breathing heavily and unable to move… Mike Corral grabs Joeys legs and drags him closer to the ropes, Mike then grabs Joey by the hair and brings him to his feet, he props Orsome against the ropes and the charges towards Orsome, but Orsome ducks and flips Corral over the top. Mike manages to grab a hold of the ropes and attempts to re-enter the ring but Orsome catches Corral with a Thumb to the eyes and then a spinning kick to the face forcing Corral out to the floor.

ELIMINATION: 7 Remaining…

CH: Wow, we are down to the final seven.

MM: Orsome and Jay Cee have absolutely no energy left, and things aren’t looking good for Shadow Man right now either.

Aaron Matthews and Damien Kingston are both working on Shadow Man. They have him on the top turnbuckle but he is hanging on as tight as he can. MadDawg sees this and joins in on trying to eliminate the threat that is Shadow Man. Shadow Man has his hands forcefully removed from the ropes and is now only hanging on by the power of his legs. Jay Cee is finally to his feet and see’s Shadow Man in trouble.. Jay falls back to the corner and watches Shadow fighting to stay in

CH: I guess this is where the alliance ends.

MM: These things are always temporary Colin.

Shadow reaches out almost to call for help, but Jay Cee has already seen enough and runs over to Shadow Mans aid. Jay pulls Damien off and sends him flying into Xplode. Jay then grabs Aaron Matthews from behind, lifts him up and ELITEMINATION!!!!!! MadDawg turns his head to see what just happened, which allows Shadow Man a moment to find his footing and get back into the ring

CH: Shadow Man owes Jay Cee his life.

MM: Maybe there is more to the alliance, these guys are both wanting to make it to the finals. Both men have been in the ring for over sixty five minutes. Just incredible
Jay Cee now has Aaron back his feet and lifts him high and over the ropes

ELIMINATION: 6 Remaining…

Damien Kingston and Xplode are now going at it in the corner. Xplode is focused on Kingstons right knee and neck where Kingston has a lot of pain from past injuries. Xplode kicks Kingston in the groin and then puts Damiens head between his legs THE DROP ZONE!!!! Xplode picks Kingston up from the mat, and sends him flying over the top rope and onto the ground

ELIMINATION: 5 Remaining…

CH: Wow, Kingston is gone.

MM: He almost did it.. he will learn from this and comeback stronger.

CH: What a fighter, so talented and strong. He came in fourteenth and really showed he belonged here.

Orsome and Jay Cee are back at in the ring. Both are locked up in the corner, each taking turns having the upper hand. With Shadow Man lying on the mat breathing heavily and out of energy, MadDawg shifts his focus on Jay Cee and Joey Orsome. Xplode watches from the far corner, as he tries to catch his own breath after an incredibly exhausting night so far

CH: MadDawg, Orsome and Xplode are all still in this thing which is incredible considering they had other matches tonight.

MM: And Jay Cee along with Shadow Man have managed to survive an incredible SEVENTY MINUTES so far.

Jay Cee has now found himself in grave trouble as Joey and MadDawg have teamed up to eliminate him. Jay is doing his best to hang on but is losing the battle to Orsome and MadDawg. Shadow Man is now on his knees, half hanging onto the ropes. He is facing the crowd, who are screaming at him to turn around. When he does, he sees Jay Cee about to be eliminated. Shadow drops his dead down… uses all his power to get to his feet. Shadow looks over at Xplode. Xplode looks over at Shadow and lifts his hands almost to say “Go ahead”. Shadow nods and runs over to help Jay Cee. Jay spots Shadow coming and gains a burst of energy as he continues to fight off Orsome and MadDawg. Shadow Man knocks MadDawgs and Orsomes heads together.

CH: OUCH!

MM: Yah I felt that too.

CH: Motrin pain.. that’s what that is.

Orsome tumbles away grabbing his head and walks straight into Xpode who hits him with LOCKED AND LOADED! MadDawg grabbing his own head turns around to face Shadow man. Shadow stands face to face with the MadDawg and grabs both his arms, crossing them in front of his body. Shadow bends the MadDawg down and traps his head in one of Shadow's arm pits similiar to a facelock. Shadow Man releases MadDawgs left arm and reaches through the MadDawgs legs. Shadow lifts the victim up so MadDawg is upsidedown. Shadow falls to the ground and drops the MadDawg on the top of his head. THE SHADY EXPRESS!!!! Shadow then gets MadDawg to his feet and slowly manages to send him over the ropes.

ELIMINATION: 4 Remaining…

CH: We are down to the final FOUR!

MM: Jay Cee, Shadow Man, Joey Orsome and Xplode.

CH: MadDawg certainly put up an incredible fight.

MM: He should be damn proud of himself tonight; he put up a solid solid fight.

Jay Cee and Shadow Man are now standing side by side, resting against the ropes staring down at Xplode who is working over Joey Orsome in the corner. Both men are clearly very tired, both men clearly given it everything they had. Xplode looks over and sees Jay and Shadow resting, but yells over at them and sends Joey Orsome flying over to Shadow Man and Jay Cee. Orsome drops to his knees and is facing Shadow Man and Jay Cee. Before either of them can react Orsome punches them both in the groin. Jay falls to his knees but Shadow is kept standing by Joey Orsome who is trying to get him over the top rope.

Joey and Shadow Man trade punches but then Shadow Man lands a monstrous uppercut on Orsome, completely catching him off guard and stunning him. As his knees buckle Shadow takes advantage and flips him up and over the top rope. Without realizing, Joey manages to stay on the apron, and as Shadow Man leaned back into the ropes Orsome pulled them down causing Shadow Man to fall right over and land on the ground.

ELIMINATION: 3 Remaining…

Orsome points down at Shadow Man and laughs, but Jay Cee is back to his feet and lands a super kick to the back of Joeys head causing him to go flying down to the ground right next to Shadow Man

ELIMINATION: 2 Remaining…

CH: HOLY SHIT!

MM: It’s down to Jay Cee and Xplode!!!

CH: I honestly thought Shadow Man had this one. I really thought we were going to be treated to the magic of old and see him pull off the unthinkable once again.

MM: Orsome and Shadow Man should view this as a success. They made it to the final four when many counted them out. They had everything going against them… and then wow.. made it this far. Shadow Man lasted an incredible Seventy Five minutes and three seconds.

CH: And now here we are, Jay Cee and Xplode. The winner moves onto WrestleFest and the main event for the EWC Championship. Which one of these two has the energy and stamina to pull it off.

MM: Jay Cee has been in that damn ring for almost eighty minutes now… for him, he’s already won. Xplode.. well he’s on a war path. Remember he came in around the three minute mark.. so he’s JUST as tired, plus already lost his other match tonight.

CH: Both Men are incredible competitors.

Shadow Man and Orsome both kick each other while on the ground like children, and show no sign of leaving the ring area any time soon. Back in the ring, Jay Cee is in one corner, while Xplode is in the other just opposite of him. The crowd noise is at a fever pitch as the match continues on past eighty five minutes

Jay and Xplode walk out of there corners at the same time and lock up in the middle of the ring. Both men are trying to power one another into a corner.

CH: Here we go… this is it, who will get the upper hand?

MM: It could be either one at this point. Jay Cee has done this dance and won before, and Xplode doesn’t want to walk away from this with two losses.

CH: You also have to wonder if Shadow Man or Joey Orsome will have an impact on this.

MM: I didn’t even think of that, both men have motives to easily count towards that. I sure hope they just leave them be.

Jay and Xplode are still locked in the middle of the ring, neither of them budging. Jay goes for the head-butt, Xplode shows quick reflexes and pulls back and manages to catch Jay’s face with his shoulder causing Jay to break the hold and drop to one knee. Xplode then sets up Jay for the DROP ZONE and NAILS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

CH: That’s it… it’s over!!!! XPLODE IS ABOUT TO WIN THIS THING!!!!

MM: Calm down Colin… This isn’t a simple pin and win.. he still needs to toss him over the ropes.

Xplode drags Jay Cee over to the ropes and lifts Jay Cee onto his right shoulder ready to dump him over board. Shadow Man is back to his feet now and is rushing over to help out Jay but Orsome manages to trip him up and Shadow Man goes flying into the camera man breaking the camera in the process.

CH: This is not a good night for the EWC Equipment.

MM: No, no it's not Colin.

Xplode has Jay resting on the ropes and the crowd is now on their feet, as is Joey Orsome who is clapping and laughing as Jay Cee is about to be eliminated.

CH: Told you… it’s over, crown him already.

MM: It ain’t over till the fa…

CH: She’s about to sing.

Xplode has Jay Cee on the ropes and whispers something in Jay’s ear, Xplode then lifts his right arm and winds up.

CH: WAAAAAAAAAAITTTTTTTTTT!!!!!

The crowd explodes in cheers as Shadow Man slides into the ring. Xplode turns his head to see Shadow Man racing towards him and as he does Jay Cee pulls onto Xplode and with all his weight pulls him over the ropes and both men go flying to the ground. Shadow Man jumps to the rope but is unable to catch Jay Cee in time as both men are flat on the ground.

CH: WHA?!!!!!

MM: HOLY SHIT! What just happened???

CH: Jay Cee and Xplode just eliminated each other and my mind is blown right now.

MM: Let’s get the camera replay to see whose feet hit the ground first.

The camera crew frantically try and get the footage together, however the camera dedicated to that area was damaged by Shadow Man and Joey Orsome.

CH: I’m getting word from the back, that we have every single angle except the one we need. What the hell does this mean??

MM: It means for the first time in Rumble history, we have two winners!

CH: Holy shit!

Jessica Stroup: Ladies and Gentleman, for the first time in the history of Rumble in the Bronx, we have joint winners. The winners of the 2013 Rumble are: Jay Cee and Xplode!!

CH: I can’t believe this. I didn’t see this coming at all.

MM: Neither did I and neither did they! That’s for sure. Wow.

Shadow Man attends to Jay Cee while Orsome backs up the ramp swearing at everyone. Shadow helps Jay Cee to his feet while Xplode is being looked at by paramedics. Fireworks sound off all over as RUMBLE IN THE BRONX 2013 comes to a close. Jay Cee raises his arm in victory as he limps up the ramp with Shadow Man.

CH: What a night.. Jay Cee lasted the entire Eighty Seven minutes, and along with an incredible performance by Xplode, they have cashed tickets to WrestleFest.

MM: The road to WrestleFest begins now, and what a road it will be. I can’t wait till Monday Night Brawl to see what the fall out will be.

CH: On behalf of Mystery Man and Myself, thank you for tuning in and have a great night.


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ORDER OF ELIMINATION
SCOTT WILSON 00:35 BY JAY CEE
VIP 01:04 BY SHADOW MAN
HALA 04:10 BY XPLODE
OLIVER BAILEY 10:20 BY ANDREW CAMPBELL
SPAZZ 10:25 BY FINN MCCONNAIGH
DAVID DREADFUL 14:05 BY JAY REYNOLDS
ELIZABETH TERRY 14:25 BY SWIFT ION
AMANDA KAUFFMAN 15:00 BY STEPHANIE
ASH SCION 15:30 BY DEREK WELLINGS
CHARLIE FEIGEL 16:25 BY MADDAWG
JTC 18:45 BY SAH’TA THOR
THOR 21:30 BY ERIC STEEL
ANDREW CAMPBELL 25:40 BY LYLE TENNIS-NAVEN
LYLE TENNIS-NAVEN 25:45 BY TOMMY SPEARS
TOMMY SPEARS 25:50 BY FINN MCCONNAIGH
FINN 35:12 BY GRAVEDIGGER & XPLODE
JAY REYNOLDS 41:06 BY MIKE CORRAL
SWIFT ION 43:18 BY AARON MATTHEWS
STEPHANIE 45:10 BY JOEY ORSOME
DEREK WELLINGS 47:07 BY DAMIEN KINGSTON
ERIC STEEL 53:16 BY SHADOW MAN
GRAVEDIGGER 57:10 BY XPLODE & MADDAWG
MIKE CORRAL 63:18 BY JOEY ORSOME
AARON MATTHEWS 67:10 BY JAY CEE
DAMIEN KINGSTON 69:05 BY XPLODE
MADDAWG 71:12 BY SHADOW MAN
SHADOW MAN 75:03 BY JOEY ORSOME
JOEY ORSOME 75:05 BY JAY CEE
JAY CEE & XPLODE 87:06 DOUBLE ELIMINATION
WINNERS: JAY CEE & XPLODE



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MATCH WRITERS:
BROCK WHITWORTH
ERIC STEEL
JOEY ORSOME
MIKE CORRAL
BEL BIGGZ
PRESIDENT MAC

SEGMENT WRITERS:
NICK LAWRENCE
DEREK WELLINGS
MADDAWG
ERIC STEEL
BIG FINN
AMANDA KAUFFMAN
JAY CEE
SHADOW MAN


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