[Jack Quinn]

<while Fire and Stank are exploring the cemetery, Moose, LD Williams and 13 are in the Saints locker room>

13: Ok Mr. Williams, I had no idea you were THIS popular in Canada, you are practically a national hero! Right on par with Gretzky!

LD: Well, I wouldn't say THAT

13: Uh huh. I was able to get you a new endorsement with Canadian National Railroad, which will get you, and your family free rail travel across Canada, a deal with Toronto-Dominion Bank, in return for your likeness, they will 100% match any deposit you make, AND match your 401k should you move it there. Uhhhhhh let's see, we have a deal pending with Molson.......

LD: What are they waiting on?

13: They want an agreement that the Saints will drink nothing but Molson in the locker room

MHJ: Fuck that

LD: What's wrong with Molson?

MHJ: It's not whiskey

LD: <thinking for a moment> Try this......tell the Molson people that Molson will be AVAILABLE, and prominently displayed in the Saints locker room, and will be the only type of beer available, provided they supply it. However, reach out to the Crown Royal people and see if we can reach a deal with them to provide whiskey

13: <taking notes> got it. Oh, and finally, I renewed your contract with Tim Hortons, turned it into a lifetime contract, with salary renegotiation every five years. Right now, however, you and your family eat for free at every Tim Hortons in the world.

LD: Wow! Great job 13

MHJ: What about me? I drink more whiskey than Billy Dee does, talk to the people at Jamesons......

13: You have been a bit more tricky Jack........given your........unpredictable nature, people are a little more hesitant to have you endorse their product. I have contacted Jamesons and they will get back to me soon.

LD: Well, wait, that box over there in the corner, that has Jack's name on it, what's that all about?

MHJ: <walking toward the box> I hope it's Abdullah the Butcher

13: Oh that. Well, we did have one bite, but I am not too sure on it. The monetary compensation is not that great, but you DO get free product for life.......

LD: Who is it?

13: Well.....it's a company called Sun Rising Enterprise Company Limited, they are based in Taiwain, they make......

MHJ: OH MY GOD! SIGN IT! I'LL TAKE IT! LOOK AT THIS! LOOK AT IT!

13: .......barbed wire

<LD laughs, 13 just shakes her head, and we fade>

[Road Warrior Shark]

~~~ In front of the OOWF Interview Banner ~~~

Chad: Miss Neal, you know what, you're right. I haven't been giving you enough credit. You certainly are a better wrestler since you arrived here a couple of years ago. But better than I am? Nope, not a chance.

But I am confused. You use your half of the Saints of Sinners Tag Team reign as evidence you and your sister are improving? How about this. Without your sister, you are not nearly as dangerous. I mean, you had Moose to carry you, a hall of famer Grand Slam Winner twice over. Edra went out and won Tag Team gold Before you and Moose did, and with a much less talented partner. If anything, She's the one we should be watching.

Funny thing is... You and I both won and lost our last Championships the same nights. So why again am I the one whose career is in decline, whose team reputation is suddenly at stake?

You might well one day catch up to me, a 20-time Champion. But today, sweet cheeks, ain't that day.

~~~ Chad tips his hat and we fade ~~~

[Sportsguy]

We see OOWF World Heavyweight Champion Matt Folz in the back with SFJ12.

SFJ12: Matt, why have you been so quiet this week?

Matt: I'd like to apologize to you and to the fans for my silence, I've been busy preparing for my match this week. Watching tape, doing extra work in the Training Center, etc.

12: Do you agree with your wife that Rabbit Mask is just trying to get in your head and take you out of your game plan before your match?

Matt: No I do not. Quite frankly I don't believe that he thinks he has to do something like that. I think he believes he already has the psychological advantage, based on our match last week.

12: What do you mean?

Matt: The one major difference between him and I? I'll admit the truth. He beat me clean as a sheet last week, and he did it by countering both the Angle Slam AND the Folzmission. I don't fault him for being confident heading into tomorrow, hell he SHOULD be.

12: Does that mean you aren't confident?

Matt smirks.

Matt: Hold on Erin, I didn't say that. Don't put words in my mouth.

12: Are you worried about how the crowd might react? It appears that Rabbit Mask is much more popular than you are here.

Matt: I'm kind of looking forward to it actually. It's been a while since I've gotten into the ring with anything less than a 50/50 crowd split. Here it's going to be what... 70/30 against me at best? Probably less than that, more like 80/20 in his favor. This could be fun to get a heel reaction again.

12: Are you concerned that the crowd might give Rabbit Mask even more motivation?

Matt: Normally I'd say that a World Championship Match should be more than enough motivation in itself, but I actually know first hand exactly what you're talking about. And yes, I'd be lying if I said it didn't concern me. Wrestling in front of your family and friends is tremendous motivation. My one and as of now ONLY time wrestling in Green Bay was a World Championship match and I've never had a crowd reaction like it. The crowd made me feel quicker, stronger, more precise than I ever felt in my career. I've never had a high like it. But there is a flip side to that coin.

12: Which is?

Matt: As Darling will point out to you, and he has roughly 6 billion times already, all of that motivation, all of that extra oomph I got from the crowd..... It wasn't enough to help me win the damn match. Even with all that, Alex was still the better man that night. And something similar will happen tomorrow night. See Rabbit, when we get in the ring tomorrow night the crowd doesn't matter. Your win over me last week doesn't matter. Are you a great competitor? Absolutely. You can do some high flying shit that hurts me just to look at, much less attempt. But I'm the better pure wrestler, and it is my belief that I'll prove that to you and I will walk out of Fukagawa still as OOWF World Heavyweight Champion.

FADE

[Amazing Jos]

*Amazing Jos stands in front of the OOWF Banner*

AJ: Everyone wants answers. Everyone wants to know why, they wanna know when am I going to explain my actions.

Sorry, not going to happen... Yet!

Christian Carter... This isn't the end. This is only the beginning!

Tune in tonight...

Its gonna be AMAZING!

[Fire-Babe]

Firewoman is standing outside the only Catholic church for miles, talking on her cell phone.

FW: I didn't exactly, DITCH you, you wanted to go in for the night, and I didn't....No, I'm not avoiding you............because it was MARDI GRAS.......I found some Mardi Gras-level indulgences to celebrate...it's a religious thing...........No, I'm going to confession and then I'll be back in plenty of time for the show.....okay, bye.

She hangs up and steps quietly into the church, scarf over her head. She genuflects, takes some Holy Water and crosses herself, and then waits in line for her turn at the confessional. It doesn't take long, and soon she is seated. The INC manages to get into the priest's side of the confessional, so you can see Firewoman through the screen, but really only the chin of the priest.

Priest 1: *in Japanese, subtitled* My child, I am afraid to say, it is time for my break.

FW: *also in Japanese* Do you speak English?

P1: *broken English* A little bit...I must take break now.

FW: Oh....I understand, Father, but I am on a tight schedule today. There's a show and--

P1: I get you priest....he speak better English.

FW: Arigato....

The priest leaves. Fire appears to be in prayer. Wonders never cease. A few minutes later, another priest comes in and sits down.

Priest 2: I speak English. Go ahead, my child.

FW: *crossing herself* Forgive me father for I have sinned. It has been ... um... 365 days since my last confession....and that barely counted.

P2: *slight accent* You are Catholic only on days of obligation?

FW: Sort of...but we travel a lot, too, and--

P2: Go ahead, my child, the Lord forgives all who are truly repentant.

FW: I ... I think I have broken the...*counts on fingers*...Sixth? Wait, no....seventh commandment.

P2: Which one?

FW: The um....adultery one....

P2: You think?

FW: Well....no I'm sure technically I have and--

P2: My child, you say you travel...are you an...entertainer of some sort?

FW: I guess you could say that....cross between entertainer and athlete.

P2: Aaaaaaah, I thought I recognized your voice. What makes you unsure of your sin?

FW: Well....my husband and I....we have an...agreement, you see--

P2: The Lord your God does not recognize this agreement, you know...

FW: I do...but the rule was that physical ... activity was okay, but emotional......

P2: And now you find yourself in love with two men.

FW: Yes, Father....

P2: And are you aggrieved by this? Are you sorry? Do you repent of this sin?

FW: I....I don't know...I have filed papers for a divorce, and yes I know that too is a sin in the eyes of the Church, but....

P2: I feel you lack commitment to this course of action.

FW: ....

P2: Tell me about your husband.

FW: I've known him forever. Not really, but it seems like...I got a job at a wrestling promotion, and he was there, and from that moment on...that was it.

P2: You were how old?

FW: Sixteen. I lied to the promoter and said I was 18.

P2: I see...

FW: We were....we did everything. He was a few years older, but already knew his way around the business and...he said, come with us to Japan, so I did, and...It's just wherever I've been, ever, he's been there. Even when we were on opposite sides, which we were often.....

P2: I see...and have you been together this whole time?

FW: No....we sort of broke up while in Japan. He was falling in with a group I didn't want to belong to, and.......but still even after that, we always kept tabs on each other. Then, we were again working at the same place, and--

P2: And old feelings surfaced.

FW: Not exactly....not at first...we were friends, then enemies, then...I was engaged to another, but then, well, we sort of accidentally got married at my bachelorette party, the night before my wedding.

P2: I believe I might remember that.

FW: *blushing a bit* Well...then you know....we planned to get an annulment but then......

P2: Then you decided to go for it.

FW: And it was great, and then...he once again was going down a path I wouldn't follow.

P2: But surely your marriage vows said--

FW: Well...maybe...I don't remember the vows.

P2: Of course...

FW: He also broke a solemn promise to me, and I am trying to forgive, but I need to talk with him, and he won't talk to me, unless I agree to join him and his group. And he's angry.

P2: Why? Because of the adultery?

FW: Before that....he and my brother do not get along, and I .... I left him, but still maintained contact with my brother for a while...then I didn't...then we reconciled...

P2: It doesn't seem like that's worth being mad about.

FW: Well.............you'd have to know the history there.

P2: Okay, so tell me about the other man.

FW: He is strong...steady....he knows almost everything about me....we come from similar backgrounds....he's been a friend forever, but only recently, after I left Roya-- after I left, we spent time together and....stuff happened.

P2: Stuff.

FW: Do I need to get that specific? We didn't plan it or anything...

P2: No, my child, that is sufficient.

The priest sighs... and then presses his hands together in front of his mouth, as if thinking, or praying, or waiting for divine inspiration, or all three.

P2: If I absolve you of your sins, what will you do? You may not continue on in this way.

FW: I know, Father...

P2: You must decide where you heart goes, and do that. Continuing in limbo hurts not just you, but your husband, your lover....

FW: Yes, Father.

P2: What about, your brother....can he help you?

FW: *batistalaugh* No....he hates my husband, and my...the other man is a friend of his.

P2: So not impartial....do you have a trusted friend?

FW: Hm? No...not really...I'm a hard person to be friends with.

P2: Surely, there must be someone. Perhaps someone a little older, and little wiser. Someone who is a brother himself?

FW: I ....

P2: Someone who knows you, who suffers the same demons you do?

FW: What?

P2: *sounding angry* Maybe someone you slighted before, underestimated?

FW: Wait, who are--

P2: *a little louder and angrier, and with less of an accent* Someone you used over and over and over again before kicking him to the curb right when he needed YOU!?

FW: YOU!!!

The INC adjusts in the booth and reveals not a priest, but one Junichiro "Ecosystem" Muyo. He begins laughing but not for long, as a hand busts through the screen of the confessional and grabs his throat.

FW: I'm going to kill you!!

The scene switches to outside the confessional, as fortunately most parishioners don't speak English so don't hear such an unseemly threat in their church. They do, however, hear the struggle that ensues, and more breaking of the wooden inside of the confessional, and then after a few minutes, Ecosystem (dressed as a priest) and Firewoman bust through the priest's side of the confessional and fall on the floor brawling. The confessional is ruined, as Fire broke and clawed her way through the wall divider to get to him, so her hands are all scratched up and bloody. They brawl around for a bit, before being separated by parishioners.

FW: How DARE you violate the sanctity of--

Eco: ME? You aren't even SORRY or REPENTENT!

FW: I hope I get you in the Invitational...I will end you.

Eco: Not if I end you first!!!

Firewoman throws off the hands of the people holding her back, adjusts her garments, picks up her scarf and with a glare towards Ecosystem, storms out of the cathedral, taking a bigger splash of holy water than necessary and crossing herself. There's lots of yelling in Japanese, as the parishioners have figured out that Ecosystem is NOT one of their priests. He argues back in Japanese for a while, as they release him, and finally walks away, turning to his cell phone.

Eco: Yes....Renata? I need you to buy a new confessional.....YES, a confessional......

FADE

[Zed]

Zed and BRICK~! are wrapping up a Wednesday afternoon workout. The INC catches them mid-conversation.

B: ... Just keep that in mind, and you'll be fine. Stick to the strategy. There's going to be a lot of matches tonight, which means a lot of distraction. Stay focused. Don't worry about the white noise. You have one job tonight. 

Throughout all of this, Zed is nodding in agreement without saying a word.

B: Speaking of which ... let me show you something.

Z: Sure.

BRICK~! pulls up the footage from the Catholic church on his phone. They watch.

Z: This place is crazy as hell.

B: Yes.

Z: So ... if I'm supposed to stay focused on my job, why are you showing me this?

B: Because clearly Eco isn't focused on you. You're a formality to him. Today, he's more worried about Firewoman - who, if you haven't noticed, is on the other side of the bracket. They could only meet in the final. You're just a stepping stone towards another goal. Not to mention he's got a stable to run, new talent to acquire, business dealings with people in fancy suits ... he might not even know you're his opponent tonight. 

BRICK~! places his hand on Zed's shoulder, which makes Zed wince a little.

B: Make a statement. Prove you're more than a stepping stone. If he wants to worry about Firewoman, give him a little extra free time to do so. Eliminate him from the OOWF Invitational tonight.

Zed's eyes have narrowed, and he has started rubbing his hands together.

Z: Yeah, I think I can do that.

B: Good. Enjoy the rest of the day. See you tonight.

BRICK~! walks off, leaving Zed with his thoughts as we FADE.

[wyattcox]

(Chloe and Edra are with Beverly examining files)

Chloe: This is interesting. You think this will work?

Beverly: Between his age and his accumulation of injuries, it should work.

Chloe: Thank you Bev.

Beverly: Well, you and Chloe helped me fill a couple of holes in Daniella’s file, so we’re even.

Edra: Pfft, that’s what being BFFs is all about. And this information on Donovan will be truly helpful for Agrarium and I tonight.

Beverly: Aquanian

Chloe: Agrius.

(Bev and Edra look at Chloe. Chloe looks shocked.)

Chloe: Did I get it right?

(The conversation is interrupted by a SLAM. And in the room is Ecosystem. The ladies rise to surround him.)

Beverly: (Taking Eco’s hand) Are you OK?

Ecosystem: Are any of us truly OK?

Chloe: (touching Eco’s left shoulder) Look, we understand..

Ecosystem: Understand? How can you even think to understand what I’ve gone through with her?

Edra: (touching Eco’s right shoulder) Chloe knows very well what you mean. We may not have felt the same pain, but we know her deceptions, her lies. She carries on a deception for months, then thinks a simple “sorry” makes it all OK. She’s as guilty as her cuckolded husband. That wedding was no accident, and Beverly was able to get the rest of the story.

Ecosystem: Is that true, Beverly?

Beverly: The Sisters’ father had much of the story, but my sources found the missing pieces. (Beverly hands Eco a folder. He flips through it as the Sisters gently rub Ecosystem’s shoulders.) This would blow up any chance...

Ecosystem: Lose this.

Edra: Told you.

Beverly: But this would...

Ecosystem: This is no longer our concern. Lose this.

Beverly: Very well, sir.

Ecosystem: Don’t be upset. Maybe later.

Chloe: If you need us to...

Ecosystem: Not now. Let’s get through tonight.

Edra: That’s what she means. We could simply...

Ecosystem: Don’t. What will happen tonight is what will happen.

Beverly: Will BRICK! sell you out?

Ecosystem: BRICK! will do what BRICK! will do. He knows a lot, but not everything. That will be his downfall. Where’s Tytan?

Beverly: He and Agronomy are working out to get Tytan ready for Miranda.

Ecosystem: Shouldn’t Agrius be working with you, Edra?

Edra: If I could carry that other stiff to a World Tag Team Championship, I can sure as hell carry Agoraphobia over the Royalty B-Team.

Ecosystem: Overconfidence.

Edra: It’s not bragging if we can back it up.

Ecosystem: Of that I’m assured. Shall we go into conference?

Beverly: As you wish, sir.

Ecosystem: (Touching Beverly’s hand) Your work will not have been in vain. Another time.

Beverly: Of course. Thank you.

(The quartet enters a secure room as the scene fades)

[Road Warrior Shark]

OOWF MidWeek Mayhem (Show 728)

Fukagawa, Japan

February 10, 2016

Tommy Wilder vs. Seamus McNasty

Seamus enters first to a mixed reaction from the crowd. He storms the ring and slides under the ropes, gesturing to the fans before heading to his corner to warm up. Tommy Wilder steps through the curtain and receives a much more positive reaction. He pauses and looks at the crowd, and then slaps the black “DM 1974-2016” armband on his arm and points to heaven before sprinting to the ring. Wilder vaults on to the apron and over the ropes without slowing down. He hops onto the middle rope and salutes the fans, pointing to the armband and to the sky, and then jumps off to land in front of Seamus in the middle of the ring. Referee Junior Hale gives the men their instructions and calls for the bell.

They move in to lock up, and Seamus buries a knee in Wilder’s midsection. He whips him hard into the corner and charges, but Wilder moves out of the way. Seamus manages to stop himself before he hits the corner, but a kick to the head from Wilder slams his face into the top turnbuckle. Wilder hooks Seamus from behind and looks to end it early with the Crash and Burn, but Seamus grabs the ropes to block. Seamus swings a back elbow but Wilder ducks. Wilder spins Seamus around and hits the Moe-Do. He sends Seamus across the ring and sprints after him to hit the Caffeine Rush. Wilder hops over the ropes to the apron and scales the turnbuckles. Seamus clips Wilder’s knee with his elbow, knocking him off- balance, and hauls him onto his shoulders. Seamus walks out of the corner and hits a DVD, but Wilder flips in the air and lands running. He hits the ropes and comes back with a flying back elbow that staggers Seamus but doesn’t knock him down. Wilder goes back to the ropes and dives at him again, but Seamus snags him out of the air and hits a black hole slam.

Seamus drags Wilder to his feet and sends him hard into the corner. Seamus charges and nails Wilder with a clothesline. He pummels Wilder along the ropes and sends him across the ring. He hits a drops toehold and floats over, but Wilder blocks the crossface and elbows free. Wilder is up first and hits a running knee strike, and then sends Seamus to the ropes. Seamus grabs the ropes to stop his momentum. Wilder charges, but Seamus side-steps and pulls down the top rope. Wilder grabs the top rope as he goes over, lands on the apron, and springs off the ropes to grab Seamus and drag him into a lung blower. Wilder rolls out to the apron and scales the ropes, but Seamus makes it to his feet and falls into the top rope, which crotches Wilder. Seamus climbs up and hooks Wilder. He hits a superplex and floats over. Junior counts One...Two...Wilder kicks out!

Seamus puts the boots to Tommy while the ref tells him to back off – Seamus does, but when he backs up, he goes RIGHT back after Tommy! Seamus stomps of Wilder a few more times, picks him up and sends Wilder to the ropes – Seamus tries for a back body drop, Wilder tumbles over him and drills some rapid fire kicks Seamus in the back of the leg. Seamus whirls around with a haymaker, but Wilder ducks and kicks away at the opposite leg. Seamus pushes Wilder away, Tommy comes off the rope with a dropkick to the legs, dropping Seamus to the mat. The high flyer kicks it into another gear, transitioning from a rolling thunder senton to a springboard legdrop off the middle rope – Cover gets a one, Seamus is nowhere near ready to pack it in.

They reset, and Seamus powers Wilder into a corner – before the referee can separate them, Seamus clubs away at Tommy, then puts him down with a short arm clothesline. He repeats the sequence, turns Wilder around in the corner and starts to lift him up for a German suplex – Wilder uses the turnbuckles to go up and over and lands the Agent Orange backstabber! Seamus felt that one, and Tommy follows up with a Shooting Star legdrop, then a cover – only gets a one count again!

Tommy waits for Seamus to get to his feet and tries to bulldog him – but Seamus pushes him off, sending him half-way across the ring! As Wilder gets to his feet, Seamus rushes across the ring looking for a corner splash – Tommy drops under the rope – Seamus hits the turnbuckles hard – Wilder with a springboard enziguri! Seamus staggers out of the corner, but isn’t down – Wilder goes from the apron to the top rope for a springboard elbow strike – Seamus staggers again – but stays on his feet! Roaring elbow from Wilder – Seamus might be out on his feet, but he isn’t down!

Wilder shakes his head, heads to the top… seems to take a moment to decide – Seamus rushes the corner, Tommy leaps off and rolls to his feet – he was suckering the Fighting Irishman in! Dropkick sends Seamus face first into the corner – Seamus slumps, pendulum dropkick out of the croner, Wilder backs up – CAFFIENE RUSH! Seamus takes a couple steps out of the corner and falls flat! Wilder runs up the turnbuckles – AIR WALK!

1…2…3!

Your Winner (Pinfall; 14:30) Tommy Wilder!

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Stank & Moosehead Jack vs. Jason Allen & Christian Carter

“Royals” plays and Carter and Allen are out to a chorus of boos from the fans. Red War by Probot plays and Moose and Stank come through the crowd and hop the barricade, but Allen and Carter are waiting for them. Allen darts across the ring and dives over the top rope and crashes into Moose, sending both men tumbling into the crowd. Carter slides under the bottom rope and nails Stank with a right to the jaw, staggering the big man for a moment. Carter grabs Stank and tries to whip him into the guard rail, but Stank reverses it and sends Carter back first into the steel.

In the crowd, Moose and Allen land repeated punches to the face before security gets them to their feet and ushers them toward ringside to keep the fans safe. Carter staggers forward and Stank tries to kick his head into the twentieth row with a big boot to the jaw. Stank grabs Carter and rolls him into the ring and follows, the bell finally rings making this an official match. On the outside Jack gets to his feet and Allen charges at him, Moose backdrops him back into the crowd, but Allen lands on his feet. Moose doesn’t see that and grabs a chair, when he turns around, Allen hops onto the guardrail and lands a spinning heel kick to the chair, which slams back into Moose’s face, sending him sprawling on the floor.

Inside the ring, Stank pulls Carter to his feet and lifts him onto his shoulders for a STANK-U, but Allen sees it and hops onto the apron, springs to the top rope and lands a perfect dropkick to Stank’s jaw, dropping the big man. Allen heads to the corner and calls for a still dazed Carter to make the tag. Christian dives to the corner and makes the tag just as Stank gets to his feet. Allen uses his speed advantage to duck heavy clubbing shots from Stank. Allen lands several stiff kicks to the sides of Stank’s legs and ribs and follows it off with a spinning kick to the jaw that drops Stank to one knee. Allen hits the ropes again, but from the outside Moose grabs his leg, tripping him, then pulls him out of the ring and PLANTS him on the floor with a DDT! Jack peels Allen off the mat and rolls him into the ring.

Stank stands over Allen for a moment, then grabs his arm and jerks him to his feet, and pulls him right into a SHORT ARM CLOTHESLINE! Stank doesn’t even bother with a cover, opting instead to pull Allen to his feet and shove him into the Saints corner. Stank lands some heavy elbows to Allen’s face, then tags in Moose. Moose comes in and peppers Allen with punches to the face, then lifts him for a suplex, and dumps him stomach first on the top rope. Allen hangs there for a moment, then slides onto the apron, holding onto the top rope for balance. Moose slaps his knee and hits the far ropes looking for the BUISAKU KNEE, but as he hits the ropes, Carter low bridges him and Jack tumbles over the top rope to the floor!

Carter hops off the apron and waits for Jack to stand up, he grabs him from behind and dumps him to the floor with a RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX! Moose lands HARD on the back of his head and doesn’t move. Stank drops off the apron and heads toward Moose, but the referee orders him back, and also tells Carter to get on the apron. Both men are told to hold onto the tag rope, but it is not likely they will listen. On the outside Moose is showing signs of life, lying on his back trying to shake the cobwebs out. Allen moves toward the corner, climbs the ropes and hits a perfect SSP, slamming down onto Moose, driving the breath out of him. Allen pulls Moose up, grabbing his ribs as well, and shoots him under the ropes back into the ring. Allen follows and covers, but Moose kicks out at two.

Allen traps Moose in a sitting abdominal stretch trying for a submission, but Moose refuses to give up. Allen reaches back and Carter pulls his arm for extra leverage while the referee is not looking. Finally Allen breaks the hold and tags in Carter. Carter comes in and lands several stiff kicks to Jack’s ribs while Allen holds him there. The referee makes the count and Allen breaks and slides out of the ring just before he would be disqualified. Carter pulls Moose up and scoops him up and drives him back first down on his knee, then pulls him up again, scoops him up and POWERSLAMS him to the mat. Carter covers, but Moose kicks out at two.

Moose struggles to his feet and Carter sticks and moves, landing some hard shots on Moose while avoiding Moose’s blows. Carter lands a stiff kick to the gut that doubles Moose over, but Carter showboats just a bit too much and Moose is able to rake the eyes. Carter staggers around the ring for a moment clearing his vision, when it returns he snarls at Moose and charges in for a big boot, but Moose ducks it and low bridges Carter. Carter gets stuck straddling the top rope. Moose goes to the neutral corner and climbs the ropes and just dives at Carter. Jack crashes into him and both men tumble out of the ring to the floor.

On the outside, Moose pulls Carter up and drops him onto the Portuguese Announce Table. Moose climbs onto the table and hammers Carter with straight punches to the face. Moose grabs a ladder from under the table and slides it into the ring, the referee tries to take it, but Jack, Stank and Allen all glare at him, so it appears he is going to allow it. Whatever. Welcome to ECW rules I guess. Moose sets up the ladder and climbs to the top and tries a swandive senton onto Carter, but Carter moves out of the way and Moose crashes through the table! That gets a nice HOLY SHIT chant from the crowd, and leaves Moose in the wreckage on the outside.

Carter slides back into the ring, the referee doesn’t even bother trying to count anyone out at this point. Carter yells at Stank and the big man comes into the ring, the two of them trade punches with neither man getting the advantage. Jason Allen comes in and nails Stank on the back of the head with an ENZUGURI stunning the big man. Carter grabs Stank and whips him into the corner and charges in and KILLS Stank with a clothesline. Carter walks back to the middle of the ring while Stank remains slumped in the corner. Christian grabs Allen and whips him into the corner, but Stank was playing possum! Allen tries a flying elbow to the face, but Stank catches him with a URINAGE and DRIVES him to the mat! Stank explodes out of the corner and SPEARS Carter damn near out of his boots!

On the outside, a bloody Moose emerges from the wreckage of the Portuguese Announce Table and is not happy. He starts rummaging under the ring and pulls out three tables and slides them into the ring. Stank and Carter are rolling around on the mat trading blows. Carter gives Stank the scientific thumb to the eye to get away from him, then pulls himself to his feet in the corner looking out over the crowd. Moose runs up behind Carter and hits a LUNGBLOWER! Carter bounces off Jack’s knees and over the bottom rope onto the apron. Moose steps out of the ring and pulls Christian to his feet and sets him up, OH NO! HE’S GOING TO PACKAGE PILEDRIVE HIM OFF THE APRON TO THE FLOOR! But before he can finish the move, Allen shows up with a chair and slams it across the back of Moose’s head! Moose slumps to one knee, Carter frees himself and grabs Moose by the throat for a CHOKESLAM OFF THE APRON TO THE FLOOR, but inside the ring, Stank charges to the ropes and nearly KO’s Carter with a right hook. Carter flies off the apron and crashes through the Finnish Announce Table. Moose grabs the chair that Allen left and heads to the corner and climbs the ropes and hits an ARABIAN FACEBUSTER onto Carter in the wreckage of the table! Another HOLY SHIT chant erupts from the crowd, well deserved since both men may well be dead.

Inside the ring, when Stank turns around, Allen has the ladder, he DRILLS Stank in the head with the steel sending Stank to the mat, right on top of one of the still unfolded tables. Allen sets the ladder up again and climbs it and tries a FIVE STAR FROGSPLASH, but Stank moves out of the way and Allen CRASHES onto the table! You can see all the wind escape his body as he grabs his ribs and writhes in pain.

Stank eyes the table and seems to have an idea. He sets up three tables and grabs Allen and pulls him up and hits a TRIPLE STANK BOMB driving Allen through ALL THREE TABLES! He sits out on the last one, the referee hits the mat and makes the three count.

Your Winners (Pinfall; 33:41) Stank & Moosehead Jack!

As usual, the second the bell rings, Royalty swarms the ring. This brings out LD Williams and Firewoman, but the numbers game still favors Royalty. There is some brawling around ringside, but before things get completely out of control, the locker room empties and security rushes to the ring and breaks them up. The fans start a LET THEM FIGHT chant, but it’s not going to happen tonight.

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Shannon Mann vs. Amazing Jos

Amazing Jos is out first, to the cheers of the crowd. Jos is almost vibrating as he makes his way down the aisle, clearly excited about being back in the ring. He poses on the turnbuckles, then stretches in his corner as his opponent is introduced. Shannon Mann received a much more mixed reaction, but chooses to ignore is as she makes her way to the ring. Referee Junior Hale steps between the combatants, gives them their instructions, and calls for the bell.

Jos launches himself forward with a kick, but Shannon steps back and it whiffs. Jos continues the rotation, however, and catches her with the other foot. Shannon staggers, and Jos hits a series of chops, driving her back to the ropes. Jos stuns Shannon with a European uppercut and sends her across the ring. He hits a backdrop, but Shannon flips in the air and lands on her feet. Jos turns around and takes a solid kick to the solar plexus. Jos stumbles back, and Shannon presses her attack with a series of strikes. A backfist has Jos reeling, and Shannon shoves him face-first into the ropes. She slings herself over the top and grabs his head, clotheslining him on the rope as she drops to the floor. Jos clutches his throat, and Shannon slides into the ring behind him and waits for him to turn around. She kicks him in the stomach and hooks him for the Enigma Buster, but when she lifts him up he kicks free and drops behind her. Jos sprints for the ropes and goes for the Oh Em Gee, but Shannon drops to the mat to avoid it. Jos is thrown off balance, and a kick to his other knee sends him to the mat.

Shannon rolls to her feet and plants herself knees-first in Jos’ spine. She chops both sides of his ribcage, drawing his arms up so she can hook them and haul back. Jos tries repeatedly to get his legs under him, but each time he does, Shannon plants her feet on the mat and leaps up to drive both knees into his spine. Junior checks, but Jos refuses to submit. Finally, Shannon stands, still hauling on the arms, and lifts Jos’ head up so she can hit a curbstomp. She rolls Jos over and covers, but Jos kicks out at two. Shannon drives the point of her elbow into the bridge of his nose and covers again, but still only gets two.

Shannon lets Jos sit up and kicks him hard in the face. Jos rolls with the impact and reaches the ropes, pulling himself to his feet. Shannon hits a high knee that drives him into the turnbuckles, and then hits the Horror Plex. She bridges, but only gets two. Shannon rolls to her feet and grabs Jos as he gets up, slinging him to the ropes. Jos doges a knee strike and comes back with a flying forearm. Jos lands rolling, and goes out to the apron. He waits for Shannon to get up - and hits the Wrath of Mjolnir! He hooks the leg, and Junior counts One...Two...Thr - Shannon kicks out!

Jos pulls Shannon to her feet and slings her into the corner. He charges, but Shannon just manages to get out of the way. Jos stops himself before he hits the turnbuckles and turns to catch the kick that Shannon throws. He backs her, hopping, out of the corner, and then pulls her in to hit an overhead release suplex that sends her into the turnbuckles. Jos grabs Shannon before she can recover and sends her to the ropes - Falcon Kick! Jos covers, hooking both legs, and Junior counts One...Two...Three.

Your Winner (Pinfall; 10:46) Amazing Jos!

Jos raises his hands in victory and gets PEARL HARBORED by Christian Carter! Jos is thrown to the floor and rammed into the ringpost. JOs blocks Carter's advance and suplexes him into the barricade! Security is back out to pull the two men apart as the crowd chants "Let Them Fight!"

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Edra Cox & Agrius vs. Lindsay McAllister & Eric Donavan

Lindsay and Edra start out and we get a preview of next week's Invitational match up, as both women go hold for hold with another in an impressive display. Lindsay breaks this deadlock by nailing a beautiful spinning heel kick after getting whipped off the ropes. Lindsay quickly follows up with a rolling thunder and then a frog splash for 2. Lindsay tags in Eric and Royalty starts to double team Edra using classic heel tag techniques. They wear Edra down and then set up for a rocket launcher, but Edra moves out of the way of Eric at the last second and crawls to her corner to tag in Agrius. Agrius clotheslines Lindsay over the top rope and then picks up Eric and hits a running powerslam. 1...2...3.

Your Winners (Pinfall; 6:30) The Awakening!

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OOWF Invitational Round One

Firewoman vs. Awesome Bill

“Freebird” plays and Awesome Bill From Dawsonville makes his way to the ring. The popular Southerner steps into the ring and the crowd erupts. Bill points to Ellie May From Elijay, who is standing outside the ring, and she gets a big pop from the crowd as well. Bill waits in the corner while “I Am the Fire” plays and Firewoman comes to the ring. Fire gets a tremendous pop from the crowd, and genuinely seems a little surprised by it. She steps between the ropes and meets Bill in the middle of the ring. They shake hands, drawing another huge pop from the crowd, and back to opposite corners. The referee calls for the bell and we are underway!

The two meet in the middle of the ring and lock up, Bill pushes Fire to a neutral corner. The referee steps in and asks for a clean break, and gets it. They move back to the middle and lock up again, this time Fire grabs Bill in a side head lock, but Bill shoves her to the ropes and catches her on the rebound with a snap power slam for a one count. Fire pops back to her feet and eats a STIFF clothesline from Bill. Bill tries to follow it up with an elbow drop, but Fire rolls out of the way. Bill gets to his feet, but Fire is up first, she grabs Bill and sends him to the ropes and catches him with a hurracarana on the rebound. As Bill gets to his feet, Fire hits a dropkick to the jaw that sends Bill back to the corner. Fire charges in with a European upper cut that rocks Bill’s head back. Fire climbs to the second rope and tries the ten punches of doom, but Bill shoves her off at six. Fire lands on her feet, Bill tries a clothesline out of the corner, but Fire Matrixes out of the way. Bill stops on a dime and spins around, when Fire stands back up and turns around, Bill hits a KICK! WHAM! STUNNER! Bill pounces on Fire for a two count. Fire escapes and spins to one knee holding her jaw, while Bill pops back up in a fighting stance. The crowd pops HUGE for that.

They lock up again, this time Fire spins behind Bill and takes him to the mat. Fire grabs a side head lock and works it, Bill slowly works to his feet and shoves Fire to the ropes. On the rebound, Bill drops Fire with a shoulderblock, then hits the ropes and charges, but Fire springs back to her feet and takes Bill down with a drop toe hold, runs to the ropes and nails Bill with a low drop kick to the face as he looks up. Fire gets back to her feet and drops a leg across the back of Bill’s head, then grabs his arms and traps him in CATTLE MUTILATION! Bill howls in pain, but refuses to quit when the referee asks. Fire bridges harder, putting more pressure on Bill, but Bill won’t quit. He finally works around and gets his foot on the bottom rope forcing the break.

Fire breaks the hold, but doesn’t give Bill a second to rest, she pulls him to his feet and sends him to the ropes and takes him down with a back body drop. Fire quickly grabs Bill’s arms and sets him up for a CURBSTOMP, but Bill gets to his knees blocking the move. Fire plants a foot between Bill’s shoulder blades and pulls his arms back trying for a submission that way. Bill once again howls in pain, but will not give up. Bill fights to his feet and Fire breaks the hold and grabs him around the waist and turns it into a BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX for a two count! Bill struggles to his feet and Fire grabs him by the head and runs him into the turnbuckle, but it has no effect! Fire tries three times, four times, five times, then releases Bill and he hits his head into the turnbuckle several more times, then spins around and gives Fire the YOU! finger! The crowd goes crazy! Bill “Hulk’s up”, feeling the power of the PCPL! Fire looks a little confused and lands a couple of punches to Bill’s head that have little to no effect. Finally Fire steps back and tries to throw a SUPERKICK, but Bill catches her foot, wags his finger at her, then pulls her in right into a BIONIC ELBOW! Fire staggers around the ring, turns around and catches another, then another, the fourth one puts her on the mat. Bill falls on her and covers, hooking the leg, but Fire powers out at two. Bill points to the corner and the crowd lights up!

Bill makes it to the corner and starts to climb, Fire gets back on her feet and scales the turnbuckle to stop him. They jockey for position on the top, Fire catches Bill with an elbow to the temple, nearly knocking him off the ropes. Fire hooks Bill and looks like she is setting up for a PEDIGREE, but Bill fights it. He slowly stands and lifts Fire and dumps her off the turnbuckle with a TOP ROPE ALABAMA SLAM! HO-LEE SHIT! Bill falls to a seated position on the top turnbuckle and looks a little out of it, that elbow must have really hit its mark. Fire is no better, the back of her head SLAMMED into the mat, and she appears to be seeing stars.

Bill regains his bearings and stands up and leaps FREEBIRD! But Fire rolls out of the way at the last possible second and Bill gets nothing but mat! Fire rolls over and hooks Bill in the LAST CHANCERY! Fire adds a couple of knees to the back of the head for good measure, Bill tries to fight to the middle of the ropes, but Fire has it locked on hard and they are right in the middle of the ring. The crowd urges him on, but in the end, Bill has no choice, he taps out.

Your Winner (Submission; 17:32) Firewoman!

After the match, Ellie May comes in and checks on Bill and Fire, they both slowly get to their feet, the referee raises Fire’s arm, Bill walks up to her and extends his hand, Fire shakes it, then is a bit taken aback when Bill grabs her in a big hug. Fire eventually just laughs it off, and they all head to the back together.

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LD Williams vs. The Masked Hiryu

Hiryu comes out to some nondescript Japanese synth pop, to some polite cheers. Even though he's from Japan, and we are IN Japan, no one seems to know who he is. No pyro, and not really a video show either. Ah well, he's new. Give him time. He gets in the ring and sort of tests out the ropes, barely acknowledging the crowd beyond a few nods. "Jeckyll and Hyde" begins and LD Williams enters to massive respect cheers. They get in the ring, and LD shows his respect both to the Japanese fans and to the newest wrestler by giving him a respectful bow. Hiryu hesitates and then returns the bow, to more cheers. It's a respect fest! Okay, now that that's done, the two men square off, and Masato Misawa (who incidentally, they also bowed to and received bows in return) calls for the bell.

Opening lock up and it looks like the veteran LD is NOT going to make it easy on the rookie, as after a few minutes he just tosses him like a rag doll across the ring. Hiryu recovers, and LD motions for him to come on, and let's get this party started. Hiryu takes a minute to recover, and then they lock up again. This time, Hiryu gets behind LD, so LD backs him into the corner, and Misawa calls for the break. LD does so, then turns for a quick punch, but Hiryu ducks underneath, but instead of countering with a punch of his own, he merely pats LD on the chest, and backs off. LD charges out of the corner, but Hiryu stops him with a quick kick to the thigh. Hiryu grabs the arm to whip LD into the ropes, but LD digs in. and whips Hiryu instead. Back and forth, and Hiryu tries for a arm drag, but nope, LD drops his center of gravity, so neither he nor Hiryu go nowhere. LD flips him up over his shoulder, and goes to run him into the corner, but Hiryu slides down the back, and shoves LD in on his own. Hiryu snapmares LD over and the hits the rope, coming out for an elbow drop. He comes behind LD and gets him in a front face lock, against the knee, letting up to drive the knee into LDs back a few times. LD slowly pwers out, turning as he gets to his feet, and applies several punches to Hiryu's midsection. LD counters with an elbow, but Hiryu is on a rookie high, and whips LD into the ropes. LD comes out and grabs Hiryu and tosses him over the ropes, but Hiryu lands on the apron. LD charges, and Hiryu sets up a shoulder block, but LD dodges at the last minute and instead knees Hiryu in the face as he hangs between the ropes. LD goes up to the second rope in the corner, and drops Hiryu the rest of the way to the mat with a double axe handle. LD rolls him over for a pin, but Hiryu gets a shoulder up. Hiryu rolls out of the ring, but LD follows. They brawl around the ring for a bit, with LD clearly having the upper hand on the rookie. They get to side three, and LD rolls Hiryu back in, holding his head out of the ring, and applying some chops to the rookie's chest (WOOOOOooooo), punctuating that with a leg drop on the apron. Hiryu rolls away from the edge and LD rolls in for another cover, one...two...NO! LD backs up and patiently waits for the rookie to get to his feet. Hiryu takes his time, perhaps wondering what he was thinking, joining this promotion. Hiryu pulls himself up the turnbuckles and turns in time to see LD hit a big splash. LD pulls him into an elbow, and spins again with another. He grabs Hiryu, and gets him into position....CANADIAN DESTROYER~! Hiryu is out. LD pins...one, two...THREE~!

Your Winner (Pinfall; 9:12) LD Williams

After the match, Hiryu gets slowly to his feet to see Misawa raising Williams' hand. LD turns to the rookie...and bows. Hiryu returns the bow, and LD holds out his hand, saying "Welcome aboard, rookie." Hiryu hesitates and then shakes LD's hands. LD nods, and then rolls out of the ring.

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Alexander Darling vs. Dre Gaines

Dre starts out fast, using his obvious size and strength advantage to dominate the first few minutes of the match. He's in complete control until he heads up top and misses a top rope elbow drop. Dre lands awkwardly and appears to injure his knee. Alex quickly takes advantage, using his superior technical skill to spend the next few minutes working on the big man's knee. Alex locks in the Darling Money Clip, but Dre struggles and gets to the ropes. Dre limps to his feet and Darling charges in, only to be caught by a lariat. Dre scoops Alex up and looks for the Drop It G Style, but as he puts Alex up in the press slam his knee buckles and Alex lands on top. 1...2....3.

Your Winner (Pinfall; 8:43) Alexander Darling!

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Tytan vs. Miranda Williams

Tytan is out first, booed lustily by the fans in Fukagawa. Miranda Williams, last year's OOWF Invitational runner-up, follows, receiving a much more positive reaction. There seems to be just a little more fervor in both reactions tonight, as the fans are excited about the start of the OOWF Invitational.

The first couple of minutes are a stalemate, as both Miranda and Tytan are feeling each other out to start the match. Finally, Miranda is able to slow Tytan with a DDT, which gets a big reaction from the crowd. Miranda heads to the top ropes and hits a moonsault, celebrates, then goes to the second rope and hits another moonsault for good measure. Wasting no time, Miranda looks for the Miranda Rights, but Tytan spots it and brings Miranda down with an armdrag.

Now with momentum on his side, Tytan slows Miranda with a massive backbreaker. After a couple more suplexes, Tytan lurks in the corner waiting for Miranda to get back on her feet ... RELEASE THE KRAKEN. Tytan covers, but Miranda is able to reach out to the ropes and break the pinfall count. Tytan is quickly on his feet looks for another Release The Kraken, but Miranda side-steps it and Tytan tumbles through the ropes to ringside. Tytan quickly recovers, but Miranda nails him with a suicide dive through the ropes!

Miranda scoops up Tytan and rolls him underneath the bottom rope back into the ring, then climbs to the top turnbuckle. She goes for the Frogsplash, but somehow Tytan is able to get his knees up for the counter. Tytan stands up Miranda ... WRATH OF GOD. One, two, three!

Your Winner (Pinfall; 8:27), Tytan!

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Chad Madison vs. Chloe Neal

Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy explodes from the speakers and outcomes Cowboy Chad Madison, dressed to the nines in his Cowboy best. Chad walks around the ring kissing babies and shaking hands. Or is that babes. Well whatever, anyway Chad sucks up to all the people around ringside except for the Saints of Sinners section, and climbs into the ring. He jumps up on the turnbuckles and absorbs the cheers of the crowd.

It's a different story when Chloe Neal comes out from the curtains to the lovely sounds of Pleasure is Pain. The booing is especially intense from the Saints of Sinners section, who continue to chant Traitor, Traitor, Traitor. Chloe shrugs, points to her tattoo of the Martyrs Crest, which gets more boos, Shrugs, and enters the ring. Chloe, back to her corner, stretches on the ropes and loosens up. The referee calls Chloe and Chad to the center of the ring, give them instructions, and send them back to their corners. Chloe sticks out her hand for a handshake. Chad is like, oh no, not falling for that one. Chloe just stands there. Chad finally reaches out and slaps her hand, the referee rings the bell, and we’re on your way.

Collar and elbow lock up in the center of the ring, Chloe pushes Chad back to the ropes...and a clean break? shop, Chad gives a Golf clap. They lock up in the center of the ring again, Chad pushes Chloe back to the ropes, and another clean break with not even an attempt by wither to do anything. A third lock up in the center of the ring, with both wrestlers struggling for position, Chad finally gets the advantage and pushes Chloe back to the ropes. Chad is able to throw Chloe across the ring, and goes for a big beal but Chloe reverses in and beals Chad. Chad stands up and before he knows it he's getting a dropkick from Chloe. Instead of following up, Chloe stands there in a defensive position and gives Chad the come on sign. Chad doesn't follow up either, just gives Chloe another little golf clap.

Both continue on with a good amount of give and take and very little violence for 10 minutes of the match. The frustration continues to show on Chloe's face, but Chad is keeping his cool. Finally, Chad is able to catch Chloe flat footed in a spot, and lays in his patented triple dropkick. Chloe is slow to get up from the last dropkick and Chad warms up in the corner and launches a super kick! The kick drops Chloe onto all fours. Chad goes to pick her up, but the referee briefly intervenes reminding him not to grab her hair. Chloe grabs Chad’s hips and delivers a headbutt to the fishing tackle. The referee calls for the bell.

Your Winner (Disqualification; 11:21) Chad Madison!

Chad is holding his jewels, Chloe is holding her head, and the Sister of Sin is about to lose her mind. She stomps on Chad while he is down, drags him up for a Corkscrew, then rolls out of the ring. She looks under the ring and finds a small chain. Chloe wraps the chain around her fist and goes back into the ring and takes after Chad. In moments, the cowboy is a bloody mess. The referee tries to stop Chloe. But she turns the bloody chain toward him and the referee rolls out of the ring., calling for help. Chloe gets behind Chad and locks him in the London Dungeon. Chloe rares back, Screaming like a banshee, not having to worry about a disqualification at this point. Referees and security come down to ringside, but none of them can pry her loose from Chad. Finally, out from the back walks Ecosystem. He walks down to the ring, asks the people to step aside, touches Chloe on the shoulder and very quietly whispers in her ear. In moments, she releases the hold. Ecosystem helps Chloe up, then walks her to the ropes, where he holds them open so that she can leave. As they both get down to the floor, Ecosystem offers her arm, she takes it, and the two walk toward the back smiling broadly as the crowd boos. Meanwhile, trainers come out to take a look at Chad Madison and make sure that he's alright.

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Ghosthead vs. Alexis Darling

One half of the current tag team champions, Ghosthead comes out first. Alexis Darling is out next, with an extra bit of determination in her walk to the ring. They start with a collar-and-elbow, with Alexis taking the upper hand. She starts to run the ropes, but instead runs into a spinebuster from Ghosthead. Ghosthead tries to work Alexis' legs, but Alexis instead nails him with a boot to the face to get back on her feet. She then locks in a crucifix armbar, hoping to sap some strength from the big man.

Over the next couple of minutes, the match devolves into a bit of a brawl, with Alexis and Ghosthead exchanging strikes. Ghosthead's punches and kicks have a little more oomph behind them, but Alexis's agility is allowing her to get in plenty of strong kicks as well. Finally, Ghosthead is able to hit a German suplex to gain control. Ghosthead looks for a headscissors, but Alexis is able to escape the hold.

Ghost and Alexis exchange some more strikes until Alexis is able to hit a butterfly suplex. Alexis goes for the pin, but it's only a one count. Alexis quickly looks for the Darling Clutch, but Ghost rolls out of the ring to avoid it. Alexis follows Ghost to ringside, but walks right into a superkick. Ghost rolls Alexis back into the ring, and it's clear she is groggy after that shot. Ghost climbs onto the apron and to the top turnbuckle ... SPECTRE'S FALL. One, two, three!

Your Winner (Pinfall; 7:11), Ghosthead!

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Zed vs. Ecosystem

“Happy” fires up, and the crowd acts the opposite of the song while Ecosystem comes striding down the aisle, clapping to the upbeat music under the boos from the masses. “Shoot to Thrill” comes over the sound system, and Zed poses at the top of the ramp to a very nice pop from the crowd. BRICK~! walks out after him and they both make their way to the ring. Zed climbs in the ring and does some more posing on the top rope, before leaping off and landing in the middle. Referee Junior Hale calls for the bell...WE'RE UNDERWAY!

Eco looks betrayed by BRICK~!’s presence but Zed breaks his concentration with a JUMPING SPIN KICK to the side of Eco's head, causing Eco to fly into the ropes! Zed follows up with weak strikes to the back of Eco's head! Eco is cognizant enough to stand to his feet, but Zed blasts him to the outside with a sweet DROPKICK, spinning Eco backwards over the top rope! As Eco regroups in a heap on the floor below, Zed is climbing the nearest turnbuckle. He takes off for THE ANSWER to the floor, but Eco dives out of the way!

Zed may have rolled his ankle upon landing, and Eco is lucid enough to take advantage, stomping on Zed’s ankle before bundling him back into the ring. Eco hops to the apron and hits a SLINGSHOT LEG DROP on Zed that looks nasty as it hits Zed in the face! This might be over already...1....2....NO! Zed kicks out, and Eco slaps the mat in frustration. He looks at Hale, and then he stomps around looking at the booing crowd. He stomps back over to Zed and looks to try for Eco’s old finisher the ENDGAME, but Zed spins out of it and hits a NECKBREAKER which draws praise from the fans! Eco pushes himself up to his hands and knees in time to eat the RAISE UP! Zed shakes the pain out of his ankle before he takes to the turnbuckle again. He hits an awesome 450 SPLASH and covers! 1...2...NO! Eco gets his foot on the rope!

Zed slaps the mat in frustration, jumps up to his feet, and hits a Knee drop across Eco's throat in a bit of viciousness. Eco sells this like he just took a lawn dart to the throat and starts rolling spastically all over the ring. Eco finally gets to his feet and ducks a clothesline attempt only for Zed to stop short so Eco can taste a PELE KICK! Eco Flair flops to the mat! Zed goes to the top rope once more with a SENTON SPLASH! But he crashes into Eco's raised knees, and goes bouncing off halfway across the ring!

Eco shakes out the cobwebs and goes over to a writhing-with-his-back-arched, Zed. He gets Zed up on the nearest turnbuckle where he's got him set up for SUPERPLEX! The crowd reaction is mixed as they admire the move, but hate that Eco is the one who hit it. Ecosystem doesn’t care at this point as he climbs the turnbuckles and looks for a SAVIOR SPLASH, but BRICK~! is up on the apron distracting Junior Hale with his cellphone showing youtube videos of cats afraid of cucumbers! Hale is engrossed, as Ecosystem hops down and walks over to BRICK~! to argue! Eco spies the video and makes a comment of some kind. BRICK~! responds with a comment of his own and whatever is said grows heated, as Eco forgets himself, hauls off, and punches BRICK~! in the... (face?) Which of course only hurts Eco’s hand! BRICK~! hops off the apron anyway and Zed is there at that exact moment, rolling up Eco from behind with the…

one.

Two..

Eco REVERSES the rollup with one of his own, grabbing a handful of tights with the Hale out of position to see!

One.

TWO…

THR… NO!!! Zed re-REVERSES the rollup for the 1.. 2.. Eco reaches for the ropes that are just within reach, but BRICK~! pulls them out the way.. THREE!!!!!

Your Winner (Pinfall; 14:56) Zed!

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Beverly Cambridge vs. Daniella Murphy

Daniella comes out first to a big ovation from the crowd, as she slaps some hands on the way into the ring. The big woman shakes the ropes and stomps her feet, waiting for the Onslaught Champion, and the audience shakes with her.

PA: “FREE-DOM, la la la, FREE-DOM, follow me!”

“Cut the Cord” by Shinedown plays over the PA system as the Onslaught Champion, Beverly Cambridge, comes out with her championship around her waist, and her manager Ecosystem comes out behind her with his own decoration – a microphone that he’s yelling into.

Eco: Round one. Round one! Can you imagine Muhammad Ali having to be in round one of a boxing invitational? Tiger Woods in a qualifying round? Michael Jordan needing to “play in” to a street game of Horse? That is the level of INSULT this is, to deny a bye round to your REIGNING, DEFENDING ONSLAUGHT CHAMPION! Beverly! Shame them for their mistake.

Beverly shakes her head at Eco, smiling as she enters the ring and hands her championship to the referee. Beverly and Dee nod at each other, lock up, and it’s catch-as-catch-can for a couple minutes, armdrags and suplexes galore. Dee Murphy takes the slight advantage with her power, however, starting to go to ground and pound, as Beverly has to take a dodge outside the ring. Dee off the opposite ropes, going for the suicide dive – Eco jumps between them and takes the hit! The referee admonishes Eco as Bev rises – swift kick to the head of Dee! Bev rolls Dee into the ring as Ecosystem stumbles over to the announcers.

Eco: Did you see that . . . did you see Beverly’s ring presence?
Russ: Eco, you jumped in the way –
Eco: DON’T TALK ABOUT ME! TALK ABOUT BEVERLY! DO YOUR JOB!

Beverly tries, and then trades, a series of holds, ending with Daniella in the La Bella Lock . . . Daniella is stuck for twenty, can’t reach the ropes, but then POWERS up and drops Beverly with a backpack stunner, good for two! Daniella is a house of fury, knockdown, knockdown, knockdown. Beverly gets a hope spot off a dropkick, but Daniella catches her off a crossbody with a fallaway slam! Daniella measures her as she rises . . . .Daniella hits the opposite ropes, looking for the charging spinning elbow – but Beverly catches Daniella off the ropes, hooks her up – B3 (Beverly Back Breaker) OUTTA NOWHERE! Beverly into a dual-leg cover: 1-2-3! Daniella was half shocked and half hurt, and stayed down!

Your Winner (Pinfall; 8:43) Beverly Cambridge!

Eco runs into the ring and tackle hugs Beverly with the championship, yelling “THE BULLS WIN THE THREE-PEAT! THE BULLS WIN THE THREE-PEAT!” as Beverly just shakes her head laughing as the crowd boos.

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Mai Muyo (C) vs. DK Murphy - Intercontinental Title Match

DK takes it right to Mai at the bell. They trade holds back and forth, ending up with Mai backed in a corner trying to fight her way out. Mai ducks between the ropes, forcing Murphy to back up. Mai steps back into the ring, charges, and gives Murphy a kick to the gut, then hits an IMPALER DDT! Mai uses the time DK is taking to recover to back up a step, so as Taylor gets to his feet, she cuts loose with unusual aggression, striking DK with a number of shin kicks to his head! DK slumps back to the mat, as Mai climbs backwards to the middle turnbuckle and hits him with an ELBOW DROP! DK drags himself up to his feet, only for Mai to SUPERKICK him in the face causing Murphy to stumble back into the corner, slumping on the ropes!

Mai growls and charges, but Murphy is playing possum however and drops her with a Samoa Joe-like Uranage out of the corner! Now it is DK turn to be aggressive, as he pulls Mai to her feet and starts throwing punches and kicks to Mai’s head and side, before whipping her into the ropes and catching her on the rebound with a TILT-A-WHIRL slam! Murphy then drops an elbow on her chest, sits her up, and applies a DRAGON SLEEPER! He struggles with it, as Mai is squirming her legs closer to the ropes. Before she makes it though, DK suddenly rises to his feet, scooping her up along the way, and follows up with a reverse GUT WRENCH SUPLEX!

Mai is slow getting up, as DK backs into a corner then SPEARS her through the ropes just as Mai gets to her feet! They fall to the floor, and as the ref begins his count, both scramble to get to their feet. Mai is just a step quicker which is all the time she needs to charge at DK and knock him on his back with a SHINING WIZARD just as he gets to one knee! She pulls DK up to his feet and drops him again with a CODEBREAKER! Mai then rolls herself back in the ring, as the referee starts his count while she is on her back in the middle of the ring breathing heavily. DK gets to his feet at “SIX!” and is back in the ring by “NINE!” to break the count.

Both combatants are slow to their feet. DK tries a SUPLEX, and Mai blocks it, then snaps off one of her own! Mai then kips up and tries the END-IS-HERE, but DK grabs the ropes, as Mai tries to twist, to block the move! DK gets an arm loose and elbows the rest of his way out of Mai’s grip and uses a knee lift to gain the upper hand. He SHOVES Mai into the corner and as she stumbles backwards out of it, DK grabs Mai for a REAR NAKED CHOKE! But Mai quickly REVERSES that into a modified, Kalisto-like, SALIDA DEL SOL! Mai quickly gets to her feet and runs to the top corner and NAILS DK with the SAVIOR SPLASH!

one.

Two..

THREE!!!

Your Winner (Pinfall; 18:24) Mai Muyo!

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Matt Folz (C) vs. Rabbit Mask - OOWF World Title Match

Rabbit Mask walks through the curtain first, "The Killing Moon" coming through the speakers, and receives an out-of-the-ordinary exceptionally positive response from the Japanese crowd in attendance. He stands at the top of the ramp and spreads his arms like wings, soaking in the adulation, before setting off toward the ring. He walks up the steps and steps through the ropes, then takes his place in a corner while focusing his attention toward the stage. His music fades off and a brief pause fills the air before the unmistakable "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" breaks the silence. The OOWF World Champion, Matt Folz, shoots through the curtain to another unusual crowd response of mixed to negative reactions. This doesn't throw him off, however, and he walks down the ramp with purpose in his eyes. He mounts the apron and parts the ropes, then stands in the corner opposite of Rabbit and removes his World Title belt to hand off to the referee in charge of officiating this bout, Masato Misawa. Misawa holds the belt above his head, shows it to both competitors, then hands it off to ringside as we get the official introductions from ring announcer, Mike Elevenbee.

11B: Ladies and gentlemen, this contest is set for one fall, and is for the OOWF World Championship! Introducing first, the challenger... From Kyoto, Japan... weighing in at 215 pounds... Rabbit Mask!

Enormous pop for Rabbit as fans flood the ring with streamers. Folz is unfazed, staring daggers at Rabbit, who lets a smile slip through his typically serious demeanor. The streamers slow to a stop and the ringside crew begins to clear them out of the ring as the introductions continue.

11B: And his opponent... From Green Bay, Wisconsin... weighing in at 225 pounds... he is the current reigning and defending OOWF World Champion... Matt Folz!

Folz mounts a turnbuckle and raises his arms to the crowd. They reciprocate with an assortment of acknowledgement, the majority attempting to boo him out of the building, but still a smattering of cheers can be heard. He drops back down to the canvas, Misawa calls for the opening bell, and we're off!

Rabbit eagerly rushes Folz, but Folz turns it around quickly and pins Rabbit into the corner. He hits a few forearms shots to the face, then whips Rabbit across the ring and runs after him. Rabbit leaps to the top and backflips over Folz, who catches himself before hitting the turnbuckle. Folz speeds out of the corner and takes Rabbit down with a spinning belly-to-belly suplex, then floats over into a headlock. Rabbit struggles to his feet, pushes Folz against the ropes, then sends him to the opposite side of the ring. Folz rebounds and ducks a back elbow, hooking Rabbit's arm in the process and turning it into a half-nelson suplex. Rabbit bumps on the back of his head and rolls to the outside of the ring to buy some time and perhaps develop a new strategy.

At a count of six, Rabbit slides back into the ring and goes in for a lock-up with Folz. Rabbit sneaks in a headbutt and hooks Folz up for a DDT, but Folz overpowers him and sends him overhead with a big release northern lights suplex. Again, Rabbit rolls to the outside and paces once around the ring. He mounts the apron and Folz charges him, but gets caught with a stungun across the top rope! He stumbles to the center of the ring, holding his throat, then looks up to see Rabbit coming at him! FLYING NECKBREAKER! Rabbit takes Folz off his feet and wastes no time following up. He delivers a few stomps to the head, then pulls Folz back up and goes for the Ego Death! But Folz powers himself back down to his feet, hits a knee to the groin, then lifts Rabbit up for a fisherman suplex! But Rabbit floats over behind Folz and pulls him in... Easter Sunday! Folz is planted on the back of his head and Rabbit hooks the leg! ONE... TWO... and Folz gets the shoulder up.

Rabbit pulls Folz to his feet and sends him into a corner. He charges him, but Folz gets a boot up and sends Rabbit staggering backward. Rabbit shakes it off and charges again, but this time, Folz catches him and SLAMS him to the mat with the STJoe! Rabbit tries to duck out of the ring again, but Folz catches his leg and pulls him back in... ANKLE LOCK! Rabbit struggles to break the hold, but can't seem to kick Folz away! He holds his hand out above the canvas... then reaches forward and claws his way from the center of the ring for the rope break. Misawa steps in and forces Folz to release the hold, then Rabbit rolls out of the ring and walks around to get the blood flowing again.

But Folz has apparently had enough of Rabbit powdering and slides to the outside after him! Rabbit turns around into a surprise lariat that knocks him off his feet! Folz yanks him back up and tackles him into the ringpost, then turns him around and tackles him into the guardrail! He walks to the opposite side, turns around, then rushes toward Rabbit, looking for a big running boot. But Rabbit drops to the floor and Folz straddles himself on the railing! Rabbit uses the apron to pull himself up, then delivers a high roundhouse kick to the side of Folz's head! He mounts the apron and looks back at Folz... ASAI MOONSAULT! But Folz dodges and Rabbit SLAMS his rib cage across the guardrail! Folz rolls back into the ring and Misawa re-starts his count.

At seven, Rabbit reaches up from the floor and some front-row fans grab onto his arms and help him to his feet. He leans back against the railing for a second, then stumbles forward to the apron. At nine, he swings his foot over and slides back into the ring, just barely making the count. Folz drops down and hooks the leg tight. ONE... TWO... but Rabbit still has some fight left in him! Folz pulls Rabbit to his feet and pushes him against the ropes. He lights him up with a chop! And another chop! And a third! Fourth! Fifth! Sixth! He whips him to the opposite side, then LAUNCHES him in the air with a flapjack! Rabbit bounces off the mat and rolls himself to a corner. Folz stays on him and stomps a shallow mudhole in him before perching him on the top turnbuckle. He climbs up with him and throws a few more chops at him for good measure, then hooks him in for a superplex! But Rabbit hooks his foot under the top rope and doesn't go for the ride! He gets in a few stiff elbow shots followed by a desperation headbutt, and Folz drops to the canvas! Rabbit gets to his feet up top! SHOOTING STAR SENTON! Misawa drops down for the count! ONE! TWO! THR... NO! Folz kicks out just in time!

Rabbit rolls to the side in disbelief as Folz gets to his knees. Rabbit gets to his feet and looks to take advantage of the turnaround. He hits Folz with a spinning kick, then pulls him in for the Rabbit Driver! He lifts... but Folz plants his feet on the canvas. Folz overpowers Rabbit and tries sending him overhead with a back body drop, but Rabbit floats over and locks his arms... TIGER SUPLEX! But Folz lands on his feet and hooks Rabbit up... TIGER SUPLEX from Folz now! And Rabbit lands on his feet! SUPERKICK from Rabbit! Folz catches his leg! CAPTURE SUPLEX! Rabbit rolls under the bottom rope and onto the apron. Folz stands up and reaches over the top rope for Rabbit. He pulls him to his feet and readies him for a suplex back into the ring. But Rabbit stands his ground and reverses! He's got Folz up! But Folz transfers his weight and lands behind Rabbit on the apron. He changes his hold and grabs a waistlock... GERMAN SUPLEX FROM THE APRON! Rabbit flies backward and crashes into the guardrail! Folz lands hard on the floor, but gets to his feet and rolls into the ring where Misawa starts the count.

Rabbit crawls to the side of the ring and claws his way onto the apron and under the bottom rope, again just barely making it back in at a count of nine. Folz immediately drops a big elbow across his lower back, then locks him up in the STF! Rabbit's foot is still hanging under the bottom rope, however, and Misawa steps in to break it up after a five-count. Folz drags Rabbit to the center of the ring and covers... but Rabbit rolls the shoulder up. Folz stays on him and transitions the kick-out into another STF! Rabbit struggles but is locked in tight! He inches toward the ropes... reaches out... and Folz grabs his arms and locks them in! Rabbit has nowhere to go! Misawa drops down and asks Rabbit if he wants to quit, but Rabbit doesn't answer. He transfers his weight, gets an arm free, hits Folz with an elbow, turns it around... KOJI CLUTCH! Folz is surprised, but quickly blasts Rabbit with a few left hands and breaks the hold. Folz, now in much better shape than Rabbit, yanks Rabbit up off the mat and pulls him in... ANGLE SLAM! But Rabbit slips out! TORNADO DDT! He rolls through with it and desperately pulls Folz back up... RABBIT BUSTER! But Folz gets free while vertical... sunset flip! Rabbit rolls through and rushes Folz... hooks him up quick... lifts... RABBIT DRIVER! He falls on top of Folz! ONE! TWO! THREE!

NO! Misawa says Folz got the shoulder up! Rabbit drops his head in shock, but rather than follow up with a second pin attempt or pull Folz up for another head drop, he instead opts to head up top, a move which could either pay off for him or be his downfall. He calls for an 810, perhaps thinking it's the only way to put Folz away for good. He steadies himself... but Folz summons his inner-strength and jumps to his feet with one last hurrah! He leaps up to the top rope with Rabbit! BACK BODY DROP FROM THE TOP! But Rabbit locks his feet under the top rope! He reigns down on Folz with a barrage of elbow strikes to the back of the head! He sets him up for his super finisher... EVENT HORIZON! But Folz reverses! FRANKENSTEINER! Rabbit flips onto his feet! Folz hits the canvas! He gets up, turns around... SUPERKICK! RABBIT BUSTER! Misawa drops down! ONE! TWO! THREE!

Your Winner (Pinfall; 36:18) and NEW OOWF World Champion, Rabbit Mask!

The crowd erupts as the announcement is made and Rabbit rolls off to the side of Folz. He takes a moment before gingerly getting to his feet with the help of Misawa, who then hands him the World Title belt and raises his arm in victory. Rabbit drops down to his knees and looks at the belt, then rolls to the outside and celebrates with his fans, a large portion of them YES!ing, as the show goes off the air.

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