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OCW Presents: Access Denied
LIVE! From the Mean Streets of Detroit
Sunday, January 30th 2022!

~We cold open to the OCW Studio. Cheasy M sits behind his usual desk. He rubs the top intimately but not seductively. He’s not THAT into fake wood. He looks up and smiles~

Cheasy M: Oh, hey there! Cheasy M reporting LIVE from Key West. Yes, they didn’t take me with them.

~Sad Cheasy noises`

Cheasy M: But that’s okay because I’m back here in the OCW Studio ready to report any and every bit of breaking news...and boy do I have some news to break.

~The camera cuts. Cheasy adjusts~

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Cheasy M: February 27th OCW heads to Death Valley where it will host a tournament INSIDE a giant pyramid. Wrestlers from all over...on the roster, and outside the roster, have submitted their names for entry. Past, present, AND future...and I’m here to report one of the biggest names in the industry who has decided to take part.

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Cheasy M: That’s right, Bobby Bourbon, one half of Them No Good Bastards...the former OCW Tag Team Champions, will be competing inside the Great Illuminatus at Carpe Noctem on February 27th for a shot to win the OCW Title!

~Cheasy shakes his head like ‘wow, huge news’~

Cheasy M: Stay tuned, folks as I’ll be breaking in from time to time with MORE breaking news. But now, it’s time for what you’ve all been waiting for. Now, it’s time for...Access Denied!

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Screams echo throughout camp efed lake. Campers hide underneath their bunks. They cower in fear. A blood moon shines ominous light down upon them all.

Counselors do their best to maintain the situation. But, sadly, they are about as inept as the campers themselves.

Frightened. Petrified. Scared into submission, the counselors lose sense of all protocol and make a mad dash into the woods, hoping to survive the terror.

A camper flies through the window of a cabin, landing on the rock-hard dirt where they remain...still and lifeless. The front door is kicked open and OCW emerges, bloody scythe in hand. Chest heaving and arms flexed, OCW turns its head and heads for the next cabin, eager to purge more from existence.

“There was a time when OCW adored this camp. When OCW enjoyed living amongst the campers and counselors. That time, however, has passed.”

OCW kicks the door open to find a bunch of campers and a few counselors huddled in a corner. They shriek as the mighty, bloody scythe goes back to work.

“Not only was OCW happy to be part of camp efed lake. OCW was the leader of camp efed lake. It was the counselor all other counselors looked toward for guidance. It was the counselor all other campers flocked to for event participation. OCW was the alpha. OCW as the mecca. OCW was efed leviathan.”

A gimpy counselor stumbles out of the cabin with a knife in hand. OCW bursts through the door, shattering it. The counselor tosses the knife at OCW...it cuts deep into OCW’s shoulder. OCW does not flinch, it yanks the knife out and slings it back at the counselor, hitting them in the knee, taking them down. OCW finishes them off with its scythe. OCW turns it’s focus to another cabin...called the fight cabin. With the door kicked in, OCW witnesses a massive orgy between a bunch of ugly people pretending to be pretty people. The grip on OCW’s scythe has never been tighter...he goes to work.

“Sickened by what had become of the very world he helped create, OCW had only one option – purge. Vanquish any and every connection with the abhorrent outside world that would seek to corrupt and dilute the essence of OCW.”

The slaughter tears deep into the night. The screams of counselors and campers fall upon deaf ears. OCW has its way. An unexpected shift in demeanor catching everyone off guard. The landscape is christened with the blood of the self-perceived innocent. The ground is blessed with the necessary sacrifice to maintain integrity, sanctity.

“Once word broke out, the efed authorities, dressed in all white, galloped in atop their mighty steeds. Which, in actuality, were gray mules. But imaginations can run wild. Shots were fired, OCW stood its ground until eventually, it was forced onto a pier before tumbling into the ocean, disappearing forever. What was left of the community rejoiced.”

The surviving campers and counselors dance around a campside fire. They begin to have sex with each other. The White Knights watch on, trying not to let their insecurities show...hurt that they weren’t invited to take part in the wild and arbitrary sex. All is well.

“OCW is gone! It is dead! PRAISE BE! We have joined forces to eradicate our beloved camp efed lake of OCW’s existence. Together, with the full force of tolerance and acceptance, we have shunned this misogynistic company from existence. Their malevolent presence will no longer attempt to dampen our appetite for unnecessary sex and implausible murder. We have done it! WE RULE”

Settling in, ready to turn camp efed lake into Caligula's backyard, a head counselor gets on a boat, heading out into the middle of the lake. He stands, prepared to bless the waters. Pulling down his sweat pants, he starts to crank his tiny penis. The other campers and counselors cheer him on, very excited over this extremely original and creative act. And, just as he’s about to erupt with bliss...a beast emerges from the depths of the lake. The counselors and campers shriek. OCW grabs the idiot and slits his throat, tossing him back into the water. It climbs into the boat and points at the people ashore, with its mighty scythe. They all scatter and run. The realization hits.

“OCW is not dead. OCW cannot be killed by external forces. OCW dies when it says it dies. And, unfortunately for idiots and deviants alike, that ain’t happening any time soon.”

They fled. Abandoning the camp. Just as OCW had hoped they would. Within time and with the help of some allies, OCW rebuilt the camp. A stronger, sturdier site. And, they waited. Who would come? Who would enlist in the revamped camp?

“Only those truly worthy of competing in OCW would dare step foot back into this camp. Those with the pride. Those with the strength. Those with the mental independence to understand what is necessary versus what is arbitrary. And soon, those people would arrive.”

Veronica Strader. Erin Gordon. Gideon Cross. PerZag. The Danger Boiz. The Dravers. Chad Vargas. And so it went...and so it fucking went. What started as a strong, solid eight quickly grew to over twenty. A roster of proud and strong individuals. A roster of talent instead of masqueraders.

“Addition by subtraction. OCW did what was necessary. Now, it focuses on the future. A light that’s never been brighter. Now, OCW can refocus on doing what it does best...outshining, by a wide margin, every other promotion in this industry.”

You thought OCW was dead? Sorry. We’re not dead. We’re just getting started.

~We cut to the MEAN STREETS OF DETROIT! Several portions of a dilapidated, abandoned downtown area are sectioned off for the event. It’s clear OCW paid some good money to lease out forgotten portions of a once-thriving metropolis. It’s frigid. The cold atmosphere is stifling. The entire scene is about as monochrome as it can get...black, white, various tints of gray. Clouds block the sun. Warmth denied access (HOW FITTING). Fans line the frozen streets, bundled up, huddled together...bonded by their desire to see some OCW action. At a four-corner intersection, an OCW ring sets underneath a nonfunctioning stoplight. Belvedere is in the middle...fans littered all around the sectioned-off area chant ‘OCW’! The only barricades blocking them off are the ones surrounding the ring. We get random shots of abandoned buildings...jagged rooftops...all sorts of dangerous, neglected structures that could play a role in tonight’s event~

Smith: Hello everyone and welcome to Access Denied! I’m your host Smith and alongside me, as always, is Hood.

Hood: IT’S FUCKING COLD

Smith: Yes, we are outside in the harsh, winter Detroit weather for this event. OCW thought it best to place us on the 13th floor of this abandoned building with a bird’s eye view of the ring.

Hood: It smells like black mold in here.

Smith: I’m not sure black mold has a smell, Hood.

Hood: Well, I smell it. IT’S HERE.

Smith: As always, another unique setting under less than desirable conditions but that’s what OCW is all about.

Hood: And, look, there’s a fuckin cat over there, in the corner of this room.

Smith: Uhh

Hood: What?

Smith: I don’t think that’s a cat, Hood.

Hood: Huh? Well then what is it...it’s...no way.

Smith: Mhm

Hood: You’re saying that’s a RAT?

Smith: Fraid so.

Hood: That thing is fuckin huge...GET ME OUT OF HERE

Smith: We’re going to get The Knife Man up here to hopefully do a quick infestation check...so, while that gets sorted, let’s send it down to Belvedere! It’s Access Denied, folks...a night that’s going to set the tone for what should be a tremendous 2022!

~As we cut down to Belvedere we see armored vehicles driving down the empty, blocked off streets...making this entire thing feel like a very cold, barren warzone. We hit the ring where Belvedere’s rosy red cheeks smile. Finally, he gets to speak and then find some warmth~

Belvedere: Ladies and Gentlemen...welcome to Access Denied!!!

~The fans go wild!!! However, a bit of cognitive dissonance takes place as they go crazy for the name all the while realizing that they were granted access to this event. Belvedere sees the mental hiccups among the OCW faithful and he works to rectify the situation~

Belvedere: Congratulations to everyone in attendance as you were all carefully selected and chosen to attend this event. The access you were granted is of a very high level and unimpeachable status.

~The fans go wild! A wealthy dressed man turns and eyes a very homeless looking person, wondering how they could possibly be considered in the same ‘classification’...but he shrugs and cheers anyway because these are humans and they love being told they are special~

Belvedere: Terrific...now cease with the cheering and let’s pay our respects to the one true promotion that stands above the rest. Let’s honor the great and almighty OCW.

~Red and black OCW flags drop down the sides of buildings, draping them in the traditional OCW colors. The words of commitment, loyalty, and appreciation for OCW are said, in unison, by the formerly raucous, blood thirsty crowd. These people got super respectful super fast. While they pledge their unending loyalty to OCW...we cut backstage where Marcus Welsh is eyeing a very new shiny Savage Championship~

Marcus Welsh: You hear that, Leo? That’s the sound of loyalty. That’s the sound of a community banded together for one cause. And that cause is this promotion.

Leo: Yessir.

~There is a pause~

Leo: I see you finally got the Savage Title back.

Marcus Welsh: I did.

~Welsh says, his voice a bit shaky~

Leo: It looks really shiny.

~Welsh yanks it out of Leo’s view~

Marcus Welsh: That’s because Supreme Machine kept really good care of it. He may be a beast, but he’s no monster. The man does not live in filth.

Leo: It looks good as new. I’m surprised Supreme Machine just handed it over.

~Welsh looks down on Leo, squinting his eyes. Leo looks up at Welsh, squinting his eyes. We have a squint off~

Marcus Welsh: Well, he did. Turns out he’s a very reasonable man.

Leo: Hm. Well, okay then. Glad to have it back.

~Leo exits. Welsh grabs a piece of cloth the belt came in and he slides it back in there, hiding it’s super shiny and brand new aesthetics. He finds a price tag hanging from the bag...he swiftly and furtively rips it away. We cut back to Smith and Hood~

Smith: And we’re back! Now that we’ve all been indoctrinated in the pure aura that is OCW.

Hood: Yes...when I’d go to church as a kid we’d eat bread and drink some wine.

Smith: Oh, so you were Catholic?

Hood: Nah man, I was just looking to score some free booze.

Smith: Well, I’m pretty sure that means you’re going to Hell.

Hood: Sweet. I hear the party down there is fuckin wild. Anyway...we’d used to sneak in there and get some bread and wine. But I’d say what OCW offers is way better.

Smith: Big fan of the whiskey and bold chex mix we were just served?

Hood: Yep. Classic OCW, baby.

Smith: Right. Anyway, now that that’s all over with...let’s focus on the actual event! Yes, we are in Detroit. Yes, it’s cold. And, yes, there may be black mold surrounding us in this announcer’s booth.

Hood: Why you hatin on BLACK mold, Smith? Sounds kinda racist to me.

Smith: Because it’s been proven as the deadliest mold.

Hood: You are racist as fuck right now.

Smith: I refuse to drag this line of conversation any further.

Hood: DRAG? Listen to yourself right now.

Smith: STOP IT. Geesh...anyway, OCW has chosen Detroit as the place to kickoff it’s 2022 campaign.

Hood: It’s a test, Smith.

Smith: Okay.

Hood: We’re in the shittiest city in the US. It’s super fuckin cold. We’re outside. It’s gray. It’s dark. It’s depressing. And, it’s gonna get violent. This is a test to see who has the will power and the mother fuckin guts to survive in OCW.

Smith: That very well may be the case. And, if you’re gonna put the roster to the test...January is the best month. Let’s find out right here, tonight who we can count on and who needs to run away to a more friendly promotion befitting of their ‘talents’.

Hood: Aka get your pussy ass outta here and go join a fed that will hug and tug you while you cry yourself to sleep.

Smith: Sure, something like that...fans...we’ve got four championship matches...we’ve got a match with ownership on the line...we’ve got two contenders matches and we’ve got a match taking place in Canada on the Grenier Family Farm!

Hood: And, as if that weren’t ridiculous enough, Welsh lost his fuckin mind and gave OUTSIDERS a match on this show.

Smith: Excellent timing Hood because, guess what...it’s Battle Royal Time! Folks, we’re gonna kick things off with unpredictability and the opportunity to become more than a wannabe. It’s time for dreamers to wake up and indulge in a bit of reality. Eight wrestlers are set to step inside an OCW ring for a shot at competing on the main card in February. Who will emerge as a potential star? We’re about to find out!

Hood: That’s way too much hype for this shit.

Smith: Mike Zybala’s Outsider’s Battle Royal is on deck and it’s here to kick off Access Denied!!

~We cut to the OCW ring. It looks super unforgiving in these frigid conditions. The fans lining the barricades stand very close together. Smoke rises and falls with the thousands of lungs struggling to stay warm. Belvedere remains in the ring~

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Zybala: Welcome to Access Denied, boys and girls! We're opening the show up with The Outsiders Battle Royal, you got us for the first match. I'm Mike Zybala…

Dean: And I'm Dean, suckas! Coming to you remotely from Emilio’s Backyard in Key West because there’s no way they’d fly me out to Detroit! Apparently Welsh wanted to start the show with his main event so here we are! We got a lot of names who signed up for this match, with the winner going on to the next pay-per-view as a member of the "main" roster.

Zybala: Yes, I too am at Emilio’s backyard coming to you via remote access or what have you. Because I am facing BRIM later tonight. But I am very excited to talk about OUTSIDERS

Dean: Outsiders is all about the action, baby! So take it away, Belvedere!

Belvedere: The following match is A Star Is Born Battle Royal! The rules were originally going to be everyone starting at the same time, but Zybala wants to milk as much time as he can. So two people will enter and will be joined by other wrestlers at random intervals because this is contested under Outsiders rules. You are eliminated when you get tossed over the top rope and both feet touch the ground. The last person left will get a spot on the next Online Championship Wrestling pay-per-view!!

~ Belvedere then exits the ring and sits at his ringside spot. The big screen lights up with a giant number ten. We start the countdown. Yes, we're gonna do a count down right off the bat. Whateva, we do what we want at Outsiders. The fans countdown with the clock and cheer when the buzzer sounds. "Down With The Sickness" plays over the speakers and out walks Hades! Boos fill the arena as The Lord of the Underworld makes his way to the ring, trying to look as imposing and mysterious as possible. He slides in the ring and waggles his tongue at the crowd...for some reason. The music stops and the countdown begins again. Zero is reached and the buzzer goes off before "Enter Sandman'' by Metallica begins to play. Hades is shocked. The fans cheer as Zeus makes his way out from behind the curtain and down the ramp; a few drunk fans actually bow to the "god". Zeus nods in approval before heading to the ring. He rolls in, climbs to the second rope and poses before smugly turning to face his opponent. Zeus's smile leaves his face when he sees Hades. The music stops and we can hear the brothers yelling "BULLSHIT!" ~

Zybala: By the luck of the draw, The Greek Gods start us off in this Battle Royal.

Dean: Didn't this happen at the last Outsiders Battle Royal?

Zybala: Maybe they're fated to fight??

Dean: Maybe it's lazy writing...

~ Zeus and Hades are yelling about all battle royals being rigged. A fan shouts "IN YOUR FAVOR!" which reminds The Greek Gods about the last battle royal how they teamed up on everyone. They start flexing for the crowd, thinking they are jacked.. They stop posing when the countdown begins once again. Zeus is grinning confidently and Hades starts cracking his knuckles. They are ready to fuck someone up. The buzzer sounds. "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred plays over the speakers as "The Marvelous One" Mike Mason steps out. The fans boo this Adonis of a man as he struts down the ramp. Mason steps between the ropes, looks at The "Gods" and tells them that "he'll show them how it's done." Mason then strikes a double biceps pose so intense that it literally makes Zeus and Hades fall to asses! ~

Zybala: I think this is an OCW first!!

Dean: That man flexed at those Suckas so hard that it physically hurt their egos and self esteem!

~ Zeus is the first to get to his feet and walks towards Mason. But instead of attacking, he starts asking him for pointers! Hades gets up and agrees that The Marvelous One truly has a body of a god. This causes Zeus to squint and ask "Hercules?" Mason is soaking all this adoration in, as it's fueling his ego. He poses again as Zeus then turns and winks at Hades. The two start attacking Mason!! They swing and kick with all of their strength! Mason continues his posing, showing that The Gods' attacks mean nothing to him. The fans boo this show of cockiness, but cheer when "10" appears on the screen! After one is reached and the buzzer goes off. "You Can Do Magic" by America hits the speakers as Fanny crawls over the barricade with a beer in her hand. After telling security to shut up she slides into the ring. Before anything can happen, the buzzer sounds again! Van Halen's "Unchained” begins to play as the house lights slowly dim. At the twelve second mark lights begin to flicker as the beat and rhythm of the song begin to become louder. Meghan Strader steps out from behind the curtain. ~

Dean: And because the timing is random as hell, entrants four and five are out.

Zybala: Outsiders doesn't conform to traditional methods. We do what we want, when we want!

~ Meghan stops and waves at the crowd as she shifts her hips to the right side. She makes her way down to ringside. Meghan finger pistols to the fans. Meghan stops halfway down, looks side to side, raises up her arms expecting her pyro, but a stage hand runs up telling her it's not in the Outsider's budget. She gets angry about this and storms the rest of the way into the ring. She and Fanny join Zeus and Hades in attacking Mason! Two weaklings he could handle, but four are pushing it. Not really pushing it, more specifically annoying The Marvelous One. He pushes the ladies away and grabs Hades. He lifts the god with a Gorilla Press and drops him on top of Zeus. The brothers tumble to the mat as Mason turns towards Fanny, who's ready for a fight. He tells "Flatty" to leave before she gets hurt. She doesn't listen and charges at him with a clothesline as Meghan tries to sweep the leg! This does nothing to Mason. He kicks away Strader as he catches Fanny and body slams her before posing again to the boos of the fans. ~

Dean: I think we're seeing the odds on favorite right here, Sucka.

Zybala: It seems that way now Deano, but there are more people to enter the match.

Dean: Not built like that brick house.

Zybala: I managed to get a few surprises. Just you wait.

Dean: Let's see if that's one of them now. The clock just started again!

~ The fans shout out the countdown and cheer when the buzzer sounds. The cheers get louder when The Ramones "Blitzkrieg Bop" hits the speakers and "Dad Bod" David Barker makes his way down to the ring. He rolls under the ropes and hops to his feet. He rips off his shirt, revealing his tiger singlet. He gets right in Mason's face and strikes a similar muscle pose. Mason seems bemused as Fanny watches on lustfully with beer goggles. Meghan seems to be disgusted at the dad bod. She sneaks up and forearms Fanny in the back of the head! This causes Fanny to stumble into Mason, distracting him. Barker takes advantage and starts hammering Mason with forearms. Mason returns the act of aggression and starts hitting Barker. The fans are cheering the actual action. ~

Dean: Finally, we get some actual fighting!

Zybala: Everyone was attacking Mason before, though…

Dean: That wasn't action. That was a buncha fools hitting a marble statue.

~ As Mason and Barker take shots on each other, Meghan starts hitting Fanny. This causes Fanny to drop her beer and she fights back. The Greek Gods watch the fights, plotting on who to attack. They decide to go after the women and give them a hard shove toward the ropes. The women tumble through the ropes onto the floor. Both women get back to their feet and Meghan punches Fanny in the stomach. Fanny doubles over and groans. Before Meghan can continue the attack, Fanny begins to throw up! The vomit splatters all over Meghan's legs and feet. She is stunned at first before letting out a loud shriek! She runs away from the ring, screaming that she was done. ~

Belvedere: Meghan Strader has quit the match!

Dean: Can't say that I blame her.

Zybala: Can we get a janitor out here?

Dean: I don't know about a janitor but it looks like another wrestler is coming to join us!

~ The countdown starts again and the buzzer sounds at zero. "Welcome to Hell" by Venom starts playing as Max Rotten comes running out from the back and to the ring. He slides under the bottom rope and starts attacking everybody he can. He kicks Zeus in the gut and sets him up for a Rotten Bomb! He lifts the god and drops him hard on the mat. Rotten turns his attention to Dad Bod and Mason and attacks the duo. He headbutts Mason, staggering The Marvelous One, before grabbing Barker. Max lifts him up for a Rotten Slam (World's strongest slam). Dad Bod gets slammed to the canvas hard! Fanny rolls back into the ring after she finishes puking and goes to sit in a corner. Rotten goes over to her and tries to grab her but she is kicking at him frantically. He notices the bits of vomit on her shirt and decides she's too much to deal with. He turns to Hades who is checking on his brother.~

Dean: Max Rotten is handling these Suckas with no problems

Zybala: Speaking of handling, who's handling this clock? The countdown has started again already.

~ Indeed the screen lights up with "10" again as the audience shouts out the countdown. Maybe Poblano is making the backstage crew hurry the clock up to make the match go by faster. The buzzer sounds at zero and Andy Gibb's "Shadow Dancing" blares over the speakers. The fans murmur; they've been burned before. Should they believe the music? But when the one and only The Shadow Dancer. dances his way out onto the stage, the audience erupts with cheers; though none louder than Mike Zybala! Shadow Dancer dances on the stage for a bit and starts making his way down the ramp as the fans weep with joy! Marcus Welsh suddenly comes running out and catches up with TSD. He starts talking to the legend. We can hear Welsh use the phrase "too good for this." Eventually, the pair turn around and leave as a chorus of boos follow. The tears of joy turn to ugly crying as The Shadow Dancer disappears behind the curtain. Hades tries to take advantage of the distraction and attacks Rotten watch The Shadow Dancer. This attack leads to nothing as Hades is grabbed by Rotten and thrown over the top rope and sent crashing to the floor. ~

Belvedere: Hades has been eliminated!

~ Mason and Barker get back to their feet and go back to fighting each other. Max is about to join when he is attacked from behind with a chair. The fans boo louder as 12 had come from the crowd and slid into the ring with the chair. Max drops to his knees and gets another shot to the back of the head. He falls to the mat as 12 moves to the next person. He nails Mason in the head, dropping The Marvelous One. 12 starts yelling "who's the 'member' now?" He then tries to swing at Barker, but Dad Bod slides under the ropes to the floor; as did Fanny and Zeus. 12 tosses the chair away and starts stomping away at Mason as the fans boo. ~

Dean: And an original Outsider makes an appearance! 12 was in the first ever Dystopia main event! Smart thinking about bringing in the chair to take out Muscle Mountain and The forgotten Rotten brother… Are you okay, dude?

Zybala: I had to sign a contract that said I would never ask TSD to appear in Outsiders again for him to agree to be here tonight! That was my only shot and Welsh vetoed it without meaning to! Oh, just wait until I'm the owner again!

Dean: It's only Shadow Dancer…

Zybala: It's personal, okay?!

Dean: Okay.. Shit, man. Relax.

~ 12 is still kicking away at Mason as Zeus and Fanny try to take on Dad Bod on the outside as Rotten is laying under the ropes, trying to recover from the chair shots. Barker retreats back into the ring and Fanny and Zeus give chase. They think they have an advantage and don't want to lose it. The buzzer sounds again without a countdown. CLASSIC OUTSIDERS, BABY! "Bette Davis Eyes" starts playing as Equality star Whisper Mendoza walks out to the ramp to a polite ovation from the crowd. She makes her way to the ring as the fans sing the 80s hit. Whisper rolls into the ring and starts attacking everybody! She shoves 12 off Mason, while giving the big guy a kick to the ribs. She then dropkicks Dad Bod into the ropes before body slamming Zeus! She lets out a shout…maybe… we think…. Can't hear it over the noise of the crowd. Whisper then turns to Fanny, who drunkenly stares at her and shouts "You Ain't Bedda Den Me" before tackling Whisper to the ground. The two ladies roll around on the mat as 12 stop to watch, giggling like a kid at the "cat fight." 12 elbows a now standing Mason gently as he points to the ladies. Mason calls 12 a "pleb" before wrapping a massive hand around his neck and chokeslams the Outsiders Original over the top rope to the approval of the audience. ~

Belvedere: 12 has been eliminated!

~ Mason turns to Barker and the two start fighting again. Apparently they don't think anyone else is a threat. The countdown starts while everyone but Zeus and Max is fighting. Zeus had crawled over to a set of turnbuckles and is now hiding in a corner, while Rotten is chilling under the ropes, still recovering. The buzzer sounds again and nobody comes out. A technical difficulty? Whisper has Fanny almost over the ropes when the speaker kicks to life… ~

"BIBLE CLUB! FOFOFOFO-FOR GOD!"

Dean: Aww shit son!! It's about to get real!

Zybala: But which one is it!?

~ Zybala's question gets answered as The Bloodhound Gang’s “The Bad Touch” hits the speakers. The fans go wild as John E. Depth and Chastity Temple both walk out proudly displaying their Bible Club shirts while holding extras in their hands. The duo make their way down the ramp as fans reach out for high fives. Chastity waves enthusiastically with Bible Club T-shirts in her hands while Depth throws shirts to the crowd. They get ringside and throw the remaining shirts into the crowd before sliding in the ring. Depth and Chastity quickly go on the attack! Chastity clubs Whisper in the back of the head with a forearm, slumping her against the ropes; allowing Fanny to climb back in the ring. She is met with a stunner from Chastity, laying her out on the mat. Depth goes and tackles Dad Bod to the mat with a spear! Depth quickly gets to his feet and looks at The Marvelous One. As Mason stares at Depth, Chastity superkicks the muscle man in the back of the head! He stumbles but doesn't fall. Depth then hits him with a superkick of his own to the face! Mason still doesn't fall! Chastity goes next to Depth and hits Mason with a double superkick, finally toppling the big man! ~

Zybala: The Bible Club charging in and kicking ass tonight on Access Denied!

Dean: And thanks to Outsiders Rules, they are allowed to enter at the same time. A huge advantage for the pair.

Zybala: Gotta give The Yardies what they want; even when we're not in The Yard.

Dean: And speaking of giving the people what they want!!

~ With their opponents down on the mat or cowering in a corner, Depth and Chastity go to the center of the ring. The fans are buzzing with anticipation, they know what's coming next. Chastity and Depth drop to their knees and fold their hands as if praying. They hold that position as the crowd gets ready. Depth and Chastity both jump to their feet with their arms spread wide to the delight of the crowd!!! ~

Fans/Depth/Chastity: BIBLE CLUB, BAYBAY!!!

~ The Yardies, for we are all Yardies for this match, let out the loudest cheer of the night so far. The cheers turn to boos as Zeus attacks Depth from behind with a punch to the back of the head! The blow startles Depth more than it hurts him, but he stumbles forward nevertheless. Zeus turns his attention to Chastity and hits her with a Lightning Bolt chop! Chastity barely reacts since Zeus barely works out. Zeus is stunned at the lack of reaction but hits another Lightning Bolt. He goes for a third when he sees two hands on his chest. He doesn't have the chance to be confused as he is lifted up by Depth with a modified German Suplex! Zeus is dumped on his head by Depth's Breast-Plex. Depth quickly gets back to his feet and looks for his next victim. Rotten has sprung to his feet and charges at Depth. He pushes the former porn director up and over the ropes! Chastity starts to yell at Max about the blindside attack when she gets shoved into the ropes by a recovered Whisper and Fanny! Chastity tries to fight the two ladies off but Fanny has drunk adrenaline going for her and Whisper wants to prove herself. Chastity is tossed over the top and falls to the floor. ~

Belvedere: John E. Depth and Chastity Temple have been eliminated!

~ Fanny and Whisper high five and talk shit to the Bible Club. Chastity sticks her tongue out at the pair as Depth flips them off. The crowd goes "OOOOOOH!" as Fanny looks at Whisper and asks if she's going to let them get away with that. Whisper responds "hell no" and tells Fanny to get on her hands and knees. Fanny's drunk enough to be up for anything and does as she's told. Whisper hits the ropes and comes running at Fanny. She uses Fanny as a step to propel herself over the top rope with a decent swanton onto The Bible Club! The fans cheer and start a "WHISPER!!" chant as Whisper pops back to her feet, proud of herself. That pride doesn't last long when a ref comes over and tells her she's eliminated. ~

Belvedere: Whisper Mendoza has been eliminated!

Zybala: With a head full of steam, Whisper eliminates herself after helping Fanny take out Chastity of the match.

Dean: Right after the other Bible Club sucka was taken out by Max Rotten! Surprisingly, Zeus is still in the match.

Zybala: He almost won the Streaming Services Battle Royale at Double X. Zeus is a battle royal GOD!

Dean: That "god" is laid out on his head….

Zybala: Semantics.

Dean: I don't think that means what you think that means.

~ Max turns to Fanny and is about to attack her when Dad Bod grabs him in a Bulldog headlock! Barker completes the "Big Brother" by giving a noogie to Rotten's head! He then shoves Max forward into Fanny; who jumps up and hits The FAN (codebreaker) on Max! Rotten is out on the mat and Dad Bod and Fanny turn towards Mason. The Marvelous One is standing up, trying to shake off the barrage of superkicks the Bible Club hit him with. Fanny charges at Mason but gets tossed over the ropes for her troubles by Mason! Fanny catches the top rope and lands on the apron, holding on for dear life. Mason tries to push her down, but Fanny is hugging the top rope and has her legs wrapped around the middle rope. Mason hauls back a massive fist and punches Fanny right in the tit! Fanny gasps in pain as she falls to the apron. Her legs are still wrapped around the ropes, which keeps her from elimination. Mason leans over to try to spread her legs ( STOP IT) and Zeus, who was charging at Mason from behind, misses his attack and stumbles over the top rope all the way to the floor! ~

Belvedere: Zeus had been eliminated!

~ Mason stands up and looks at Zeus. Suddenly, Mason is grabbed from behind by Barker. Dad Bod spins him around and hits Mason with a couple of knees to his chiseled abs. He then whips The Marvelous One towards the corner. Mason hits chest first and Barker comes charging in from behind, nailing Mason with a Stinger Splash to the back! He starts punching away at Mason, trying to keep the muscle bound brute in the corner! Mason is able to turn things around however as he pushes himself away from the corner and turns around.

He grabs Dad Bod and shoves him in the corner and starts to ram his shoulder into Dad Bod's big belly over and over! Barker drops to his butt in the corner and Mason is about to continue the attack when he is hit from behind! He turns to see a now fearful Fanny. She throws caution to the wind and charges at Mason, who side steps and lets the her run into Barker! Fanny accidentally headbutts Barker and stumbles backwards into the waiting Mason. Mason grabs her in a mighty Full Nelson and starts to rag doll the lady. Fanny screams in pain until the pain is too much to bare and she passes out. Mason is about to toss Fanny out of the ring when he gets distracted by the clock and buzzer. ~

Dean: I can't wait to see who's coming out next!

Zybala: Well, there is only one person left on the sign in sheet, so unless someone is sneaking in…

Dean: Some one could. It's Outsiders, Sucka.

Zybala: Dude, it's gonna be El Knuckle…

Dean: Ten bucks says it ain't.

Zybala: You're on!

"LA… LA, LA LA… Wait till I get my money right…”

~ Dean looks smugly at Zybala as the fans lose their minds. Lime green lights start strobing all over the arena as Mason tosses Fanny over the top rope and eliminates the drunk sensation, waiting for the true Marvel of any OCW; and a worthy opponent. He starts yelling for Meyhu to come out as the music keeps playing. The fans boo as El Knuckle comes out of the crowd and slides in the ring. He attacks Mason from behind and dumps him over the top rope! Mason tumbles and hits the floor hard. He quickly stands up, looking angry and stunned. ~

Belvedere: Both Fanny and Mike Mason have been eliminated! We are down to the final two competitors!

~ Zybala returns Dean's smug look. Mason is fuming at ringside as El Knuckle waves bye bye at him. E.K. turns to face the recovering Dad Bod. Barker gets to his feet and looks a bit woozy, but puts up his fists in a fighting stance. El Knuckle and Barker lock and start shoving against each other. El Knuckle pushes the weakened Dad Bod against the ropes, not noticing that Mason has slid back into the ring! He charges at the pair, but El Knuckle sees him at the last second. He breaks away from Barker just in time as Mason hits Dad Bod with a clothesline, sending them both over the top rope! Both men crash to the floor as El Knuckle smirks under his mask. ~

Belvedere: David Barker has been eliminated! Here is your winner, EL KNUCKLE!!

Dean: Ain't that about a bitch? Dad Bod got screwed over by an attack that wasn't even meant for him.

Zybala: Mason tried to get revenge on the mysterious luchador who speaks great english, and El Knuckle turned it into his favor. Now he gets to join the Pyramid Scheme match at the next ppv.

~ El Knuckle is celebrating in the ring as we cut backstage ~


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~We see AKB walking backstage. He takes a handful of Advil tablets to relieve his headache from what we can only assume is from a hangover. He sees a beautiful OCW crew member walk by him and checks out her ass nodding in approval. ~

C R U N C H

C R U N C H

~AKB realizes he just stepped on something. He looks down to see his shoes covered in a shattered jar OWL is Night's chunky mustard. There are a few jars of mustard in a case that he can see with a hand written sign on it saying "DO NOT REFRIDGERATE!!!" Hearing a clinging noises by a fridge oddly located near where AKB was standing, he investigates further where he finds a woman digging through the fridge rolling the jars of mustard on the floor away from the freezer. The crowd erupt with cheers and 'HOOTS' as we see it is none other than OCW HALL OF FAMER, Alice Knight who stands up.~

AKB: Oh... Jesus. Hey... Alice? What's up?

Alice: Well I was minding my own business sneaking through this fridge to only find out my chunky mustard has been refrigerated? Don't these people in catering know that the best way to eat Owl Is Night Chunky Mustard is if it has been left in the heat or the sun for a couple weeks? No wonder some kids have been put in to comas in Alaska. They didn't read the fine print. See.

~Alice holds up a jar and points to the tiny text written in a shade of yellow over the yellow label. AKB squints unable to read the print~

AKB: Yeah... weird. Anyway nice seeing you...

~AKB goes to walk away but Alice jumps in front of him.~

Alice: Wait! Don't you know what tonight is?

~AKB shrugs~

Alice: Welllllll, let me tell you. It's been 5 years since the OWL IS NIGHT, HOOTING movement was born. Five years ago TODAY I made history. Traveling from Japan to Key West Florida in a full Massacre episode. The great Eastern European, may he rest in pieces, mispronounced my name and the birth of the HOOT began. After that I became an OCW Champion, a OCW Hall of Famer, a house hold name and of course the inventor of my own Mustard.

AKB: Well... congrats, Alice. Awesome stuff. Nice to have you back...

Alice: Oh I am not done. Not only am I here to celebrate five years of greatness. I am also here to announce... drum roll please....

AKB:....

Alice: MY RETURN TO THE OCW RING! Isn't that special!! Isn't this the best news you've heard all evening? All YEAR even?

AKB: Sure... it is only January 30th, a month in the new year. So yes, Alice. Best news alllllll year. May I leave...?

~AKB goes to leave again but Alice jumps in front of him again now randomly holding a ukulele and a tambourine. AKB raises an eyebrow~

AKB: What?

~Alice hands him the tambourine. As she straps on the ukulele~

AKB: Jesus lord, you're not going to start singing are you, Alice?

~Alice begins playing~

Alice: This song is called Five Years Later. Join in if you know the words. And AKB, don't be afraid to have a little bit of F. U. N.... Fun!

AKB: I'll give you an F. U. C...

~Alice breaks out into song~

Alice: Five years later, I am so tired.
I just want to do as I please.
5 Years Later, I am still admired.
That's when I get on my knees.

I open my mouth and suck this positive life in me.
Spitting out the hot mess in me that I once was.
Why does the world wide audience love me?
And why does...

AKB: Whoa... whoa... whoa......... WHOA!

Alice: You're ruining the song, AKB.

AKB: Is this song about you blowing some dude?

Alice: Whaaaaaaa? Where did you get that from? It's about me accepting the life i earned and putting away badness I once lived. Listen.

~Alice begins playing again~

Alice: 5 Years later, I am still here.
5 Years later, my hands do the work.
Reaching down and jerking out the fear.
Washing my hands clean from the jerk...

AKB: Now ... wait... now you're giving a hand job to a dude?

~Alice begins playing~

Alice: NO! DUDE... 5 years later, the roses are still red.
5 years later the violets are blue.
5 years later I want to sit on your throbbing... on your throbbing... on your...

AKB: Jesus, Alice. This is getting messed up. Good luck.

~AKB hands her the tambourine and walks off screen. Alice looks down with a sad face~

Alice: I guess it needs a little work...

~Alice begins to tune up the ukulele as the scene fades out. We cut back to Smith and Hood~

Smith: AHAHAHAHA

Hood: Geezus

Smith: She’s the best, right?

Hood: Depends on the category...most insufferable, inconceivably over character in wrestling history? Yea, she’s probably the best.

Smith: You know you love it! That was Alice Knight, everybody and she’s back! I’m told she’ll be competing inside the Great Illuminatus at Carpe Noctem.

Hood: hope she dies

Smith: What was that?!

Hood: I’m gonna get some waffle fries!

Smith: Grab me some. That was taped earlier today...I’m told Alice was seen boarding Poblano’s private plane shortly after. No idea why or where she was going but something tells me we’re gonna find out.

Hood: Nevermind

Smith: What?

Hood: The place to get Waffle fries is like a hundred yards away...ain’t nobody got time for that.

Smith: Sounds kinda lazy, but alright then.

Hood: Fuck off...now, if you'll excuse me, I'd to say what I really think about Alice Knight...

Smith: Hold on, Hood.

Hood: I’m not going anywhere...we’re locked inside this hell hole and I’m kinda frozen with fear after seeing that cat sized rat.

Smith: I’m being told we’ve got a major altercation taking place down on the streets.

Hood: The MEAN streets?

Smith: Yes, Hood. The MEAN Streets of Detroit. Production truck...get us a shot of this.

~We get a graphic that reads...MOMENTS AGO. We see Outcast stepping out of a black SUV...ride offered courtesy of OCW. The champ emerges right outside the OCW Zone. Fans are going wild as Outcast, strap over his shoulder, dressed in a solid suit and tie steps toward a wooden barricade where officers watch. They move aside, allowing the champion access into the several blocks that have been rented out by the company~

Smith: There’s the champion, Outcast.

Hood: Thank you for stating the mother fucking obvious.

Smith: Well what else am I supposed to say?

Hood: You could compliment his suit. Or maybe how shiny and nice the OCW Title looks.

Smith: It is a nice suit. Be a shame if...uh oh

~Before Outcast can get very far, he’s confronted by Lurrr. Lurrr gets right up in his face, calling him a pussy. Outcast pushes security away. He slowly tosses his title to the ground and rolls up his sleeves, getting ready to fight. Before he can get set up, Maurako attacks him from behind!!! The fans all scatter, trying not to get in the way. Lurrr delivers a right cross into Outcast’s head...Mario responds with a double axe handle into the champion’s back!! Outcast stumbles and staggers, doubling over. He snares the OCW Title off the ground~

Smith: We need to break this up..they are trying to ruin Outcast’s chances at retaining his belt.

Hood: Hall of Famers don’t sit around and wait, Smith. They take action...plus, Outcast struck first.

Smith: He did not!

~Outcast fights back! He jams the OCW Title into Lurrr’s gut, sending the original ICON staggering backwards. Mario grabs Outcast by his suit coat, but Outcast slips out of it, spins around and blasts Mario with the OCW Title. The hulking Maurako shakes it off and hits Outcast with a right hand. Outcast hits him with another belt shot, staggering the mountain of a man. OCW officials rush in, trying to break this up but Outcast and Mario fight them off~

Smith: I don’t think we’re gonna be able to break this one up, Hood.

Hood: Doesn’t seem like it...those guys are determined to end this shit...NOW

Smith: I’m trying to get official word on what we’re going to do.

~Lurrr gets back into the action, kneeing Outcast from behind. Maurako responds with a huge right hand that sends Outcast stumbling to one knee. Lurrr grabs the OCW Champion by the hair and hammers him in the head repeatedly. He then grabs the OCW Title and yells at Mario, “Let’s get his ass in the ring. Win this shit NOW.” The fans start to boo. Mario takes the OCW Title from Lurrr and he drills it into Outcast’s face, knocking the champion out. He then picks him up and hoists him over his shoulder, carrying him to the ring. Lurrr hurries ahead...he grabs the mic from Belvedere as Mario nears the ring with Outcast over one shoulder and the OCW Title over the other~

Lurrr: How would you all like to see the OCW Title match...RIGHT NOW?

Fans: YES!!!

Lurrr: Welsh! Make it happen, or there’ll be a riot in these streets! Let’s go!!

~Mario reaches the ring and tosses Outcast in through the middle and bottom rope. The OCW Champion tumbles toward the center. We quickly cut to Welsh...he’s in a very warm and comfortable room, watching the action on a giant flatscreen with Greg. He’s on his phone, frantic~

Marcus Welsh: Start it NOW? Are they fuckin crazy? Yea, I’m seeing it on TV.

~Welsh snaps his fingers at Greg. Greg hops up and begins making him a gin and tonic to ease his nerves~

Marcus Welsh: Well, how’s the vibe. Are they...A RIOT?

~We cut back to ringside. Mario has Outcast hooked in a Full Nelson. Lurrr continues shouting for the match to start. The fans are chanting “START THE MATCH! START THE MATCH!” We cut back to Welsh~

Marcus Welsh: Fuck, hold on.

~Welsh covers the receiver and looks toward Greg~

Marcus Welsh: They’re recommending we start the match...they say if we don’t the crowd will riot and it’ll ruin the rest of the event.

~Greg calmly pours some gin into the tonic water~

Greg: Do you even have a choice?

~Welsh sighs and gets back on the phone~

Marcus Welsh: You ask Outcast, alright? He’s got to be good with this. Last thing I need is a fuckin lawsuit or a talent like him walking out due to some impromptu bullshit.

~Welsh hangs up and snares the drink from Greg. He chugs it and slams the glass down, looking at Greg, eager for another. Greg sighs and mixes him a second drink. We cut back to ringside~

Fans: LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!

Lurrr: Let’s go! Start the fucking match!

~Belvedere stands. The place goes CRAZY. He heads for the ring~

Smith: It appears as though our GM has no choice in this matter, Hood.

Hood: Well, he’s doing the American thing. He’s making sure Outcast is okay with it.

Smith: How is that isolated to just America? That’s common decency.

Hood: Because America invented decency, Smith. Especially common decency.

Smith: That’s a lie!

~Belvedere looks at Mario, he’s got Outcast locked tight into the Full Nelson. Belvedere tries to get Mario to release it...but Maurako refuses. Belvedere looks down at Outcast, who is barely conscious. Lurrr screams into the mic~

Lurrr: ASK HIM

~Belvdere looks out at the ravenous fans, jumping up and down, about to storm the ring if they don’t get what they want~

Fans: LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!!

~Belvedere sighs, realizing Mario won’t release Outcast. So, he does his job like a true pro~

Belvedere: Outcast, sir. Are you willing to compete right now?

~Outcast looks up at Belvedere like “are you fucking serious?” But his pride and his passion to buck the odds even at the risk of self destruction overcome any sense of pragmatism. So, he spits out some blood and snarls back with a, “Ring the fucking bell.” The fans go crazy!!! Belvedere throws his arms in the air like, “He’s a madman.” He turns and nods at the timekeeper and the bell rings~

Smith: We’re getting the OCW Title match...right now!

Hood: Aw fuck…I guess Lurrr and Maurako are too old to be kept waiting. They wanna get this shit in so they can hit the bar and then get in bed before midnight.

~Belvedere exits. Lurrr continues working the stick~

Lurrr: Finish him off, Mario! Slam his ass into the mat!

~Mario’s got the Full Nelson locked in deep...Outcast’s shoulders, traps, and lats have got to be on fire. Mario tries hoisting Outcast up, but Outcast does his best to block it~

Smith: Once Maurako gets his hands on an opponent...it’s pretty much over. His strength is unrivaled in this profession.

Hood: And now that he’s got a new heart...he’s basically a new man!

Smith: Same ole attitude, though. Trying to cheat his way to this OCW Title.

~Mario yells out and fights through Outcast’s stubbornness, getting him up...but Outcast throws his leg back, kicking Mario in the balls!! Mario loses his balance...Outcast sits out and cracks Mario in the mouth with a sit out jawbreaker!!! Mario doubles over, holding his mouth...we see some blood oozing from his mouth to the mat. Lurrr slaps the apron on the outside~

Lurrr: Mario! C’mon!

~Outcast, from his ass, reaches up and punches Mario in the throat, keeping him doubled over. He then gets Mario on his shoulder and rises...it’s a struggle...but he gets to his feet with Maurako draped over his shoulder. The fans rise...Outcast has never looked more impressive. The OCW Title is face up on the mat. Outcast positions Maurako...his arms are shaking, he’s struggling with the size of Mario...but he gets him in position, head pointed at the mat…he then jumps up and spike tombstone’s Mario’s head into the OCW Title!!! The fans all cringe! Lurrr yells into the mic~

Lurrr: SON OF A BITCH

Smith: Mario just got dropped on his head on top of the OCW Title! He might be done!

Hood: A head injury...a compressed spine. Dude could be seriously fucked up.

Smith: Meanwhile out OCW Champion, Outcast is sitting up. He’s got to be the toughest wrestler in company history.

Hood: He’s not out of the woods yet.

Smith: And, for those of you just tuning in expecting to see these men inside a barbed wire cage...I’m told we didn’t have time to put the cage together due to the impromptu nature of this match.

Hood: CLASSIC OCW, BABY

~Lurrr hops onto the apron...the mic makes a loud pop as he tosses it down. He steps into the ring. Outcast gets to his feet. Lurrr charges at Outcast with THE WAKE UP CALL (Superkick)!!! But Outcast ducks!!! Lurrr hits the ropes...he turns around and Outcast runs him over with a clothesline!! Lurrr flips over the top rope to the outside! The fans go wild!! Outcast, on his feet, surges along with the energy from the crowd~

Smith: And Lurrr has been knocked on his butt!

Hood: Man, if Outcast gets out of here with that OCW Title...fuckin impressive. Those aren’t just two Hall of Famers...those are two of the most dominant Hall of Famers in OCW history.

Smith: Indeed.

~He turns his focus to Maurako. Mario is still down. Outcast pulls the Hall of Famer to his feet. Scruff, in the ring, hops around, waiting to see what’s next...prepared to make a pinfall should the situation arise. Mario’s legs are weak. He stumbles around, nearly falling down~

Smith: Is he concussed?

Hood: I dunno, it looks more like that tombstone fucked up his spine...like he doesn’t have his legs fully underneath him.

~Outcast goes after him, seeing the wounded warrior. He hits Mario with a forearm to the side of the head. Mario falls into the ropes, nearly tumbling toward them. He grabs on and gets back to his feet...Outcast stands in front of him. Mario throws a lariat out of desperation...but Outcast ducks!! Mario stumbles forward...he turns around, wobbly. He reaches for Outcast but Outcast ducks and hoists Mario over the top rope and to the outside!!! Mario disappears from side, but the thud is loud. Outcast drops to one knee, taking a beat~

Smith: Mario has been tossed outside! Outcast is the clear leader in this one.

Hood: Fuck man...if anybody is going to fight Outcast they should probably bring a gun.

Smith: He’s survived gunshots in the past, Hood.

Hood: Damnit, that’s right. Bring a fuckin Canon!

Smith: Foreshadowing?

Hood: I dunno, I haven’t read their shit yet.

~Outcast gets to his feet and turns to head outside. But Scruff stops him. The fans boo~

Smith: Why is Scruff stopping him?

Hood: He probably bet on Mario.

Smith: Wait...we’ve got medics rushing to ringside. What happened?

~We cut to outside the ring. Mario is curled up, clutching his leg. Lurrr kneels over him. Medics rush into view to check on him. Lurrr stands and backs off...he looks very concerned~

Smith: Mario seems to be seriously hurt, Hood.

Hood: Shit, hope it isn’t his heart.

Smith: Given the fact he’s holding his leg...I think it’s safe to say it isn’t his heart.

Hood: Well you don’t have to be a jackass about it.

~We suddenly cut to a video outside the ring. We see Mario go over the top...he comes down and his left leg hits and completely buckles in a very disgusting manner. The reply goes back and shows it again in slow motion...at the moment it buckles the fans all react with “OOOOHHHHMIGOSH!!!”~

Smith: GEEZUS

Hood: Fuckin hell, everything is torn. FUCK

Smith: His legs weren’t fully under him and he wasn’t prepared to catch himself.

~Outcast sees the replay and he laughs~

Smith: Oh and he thinks its funny.

Hood: Well, to him, it probably is.

Smith: Yea, laugh it up...a man might not be able to walk again. LAUGH IT UP, OUTCAST

~Outcast continues laughing. A stretcher is hurried to ringside by The Knife Man. Outcast claps and cheers the medics while everyone else remains silent~

Smith: I get rivalries and whatnot but this is pretty heartless on our champion’s part.

Hood: Good. I don’t want a champion who’s an amazing sport or a super nice person eager to please the community. Give me a fucking asshole who laughs at injuries. That’s what OCW is all about.

~It takes several medics...but they are able to get Mario onto the stretcher. Once on the stretcher, The Knife Man stabs him with a syringe loaded with painkillers. Mario is pretty looped...an obvious concussion to go with the severely injured leg. Lurrr pats him on the chest, giving his friend words of encouragement~

Belvedere: Ladies and Gentlemen...I’ve just been informed that Mario Maurako will be unable to finish the match...therefore your winner via Knock Out...AND STILL OCW CHAMPION...OUTCAST!!!!!

~Mario is stretchered away. The fans clap and give him support. Lurrr stands at ringside. Outcast laughs and mocks Mario as he’s stretchered out. Lurrr is like ‘fuck this’ and he hits the ring. Outcast stands his ground. Lurrr gets in his face~

Smith: Uh oh...Lurrr’s had enough of Outcast mocking an injured legend.

Hood: He helped build this place...legacy means a lot to him. He gets super pissed when it’s mocked.

Smith: I can’t say I blame him.

~Lurrr sticks his finger in Outcast’s face, threatening him. Outcast shoves Lurrr back. Lurrr hits the rope and his jaw tightens. The fans cheer him on...it’s amazing how much this has turned~

Smith: These fans are backing Lurrr now!

Hood: Outcast entered that ring the face and now he’s owning it as the mother fucking heel.

Smith: And simply by being him...a force who does what he wants and doesn’t care about how it impacts others.

Hood: That’s why he’s the OCW Champion.

~Lurrr gets ready to retaliate...but OCW security rushes in, getting between the two men. The fans BOOOOO! Lurrr tries fighting through them...Outcast stands back, cool with whatever. He reaches down and picks up his OCW Title~

Smith: Lurrr is furious...he wants to get his hands on Outcast but that is not going to happen.

Hood: Welsh has caved enough on this shit tonight. Time to get these guys out of here so we can move on with the rest of the show.

Smith: Outcast will leave Access Denied as the OCW Champion...but, he’s made a few new enemies along the way. Now, he sits back and waits to see who wins between Chad Vargas and Curt Canon.

Hood: Two Hall of Famers who, no doubt, are pissed at the way he treated Mario post injury.

Smith: Yep...Outcast may have very well become an enemy to the entire Hall of Fame.

~Lurrr is forced from the ring. He’s escorted away...he continues to turn and shout at Outcast...but it’s pretty clear at this point nothing is going to happen. Outcast finds a corner and climbs to the middle buckle...he raises his OCW Title high to a chorus of boos...the boos produce a smile on his scarred, aging face~

Smith: A shocking start to tonight’s show, Hood. The OCW Title match is over with and Outcast has retained.

Hood: Just goes to show...you never know what’s going to happen at an OCW Pay Per View.

Smith: Indeed


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~We cut back to the OCW Studio and Cheasy M~

Cheasy M: Holy smoked cheddar, fans! What a start! Outcast injures Mario and leaves as the OCW Champion. El Knuckle earns himself a spot in the Pyramid Scheme Match! So much already and we’re just getting started…

~The camera cuts. Cheasy adjusts~

Cheasy M: Including the announcement of a new signature! That’s right, folks...joining the ranks of OCW is an extremely talented newcomer named Lisa Lock...but, she goes by ‘The Hellion’.

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Cheasy M: Lisa will make her in-ring debut NEXT Monday at Massacre and she’s expected to compete in the Pyramid Scheme Match. Another huge signing for the company on a night that’s going to set the tone for the new year!

~Cheasy stacks some papers together~

Cheasy M: Alright, back to Smith and Hood in Detroit!

~We cut back to Smith and Hood~

Smith: Thanks, Cheasy! Indeed, a big night so far...we’re still catching our breaths.

Hood: Speak for yourself, I’m not some fat as fuck slob.

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Smith: It’s already been an eventful night here in Detroit.

Hood: I’d say, Outcast survived a Hall of Fame ambush and is getting out of here with the OCW Title way earlier than he anticipated.

Smith: Yep. As stated previously, anything can happen on OCW PPV.

Hood: Yes, jack off matches, TLS fighting a moose, Mike Zybala competing for the OCW Title...ANYTHING can happen.

Smith: One of those is not like the others.

Hood: Big fan of jack off matches, eh?

Smith: Moving along. I know we’ve just kicked things off here in the several blocks of Detroit rented out for tonight’s event BUT…

Hood: BUT

Smith: We’re going to send things back to Canada.

Hood: GREAT NATION TO THE NORTH

Smith: Because we’ve got a brawl set to take place and it won’t be for the faint of heart. Gideon Cross, OCW’s bright newcomer, has traveled to the Grenier Family Farm to take on the legend himself, Bob Grenier.

Hood: Gideon’s either a genius or a fuckin moron. All depends on the result of this one.

Smith: If Gideon pulls out the win then there’d be no bigger launching pad than this match. Defeating a Hall of Famer in conditions specifically tailored to favor him in your OCW PPV debut is how stars are made.

Hood: Pretty big IF

Smith: A loss wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world. Although, what we know about Gideon, he will accept nothing short of victory.

Hood: And why should he? Dude wants to be THE star in OCW, not just A star.

Smith: To accomplish that feat he’s got to get through an OCW pillar. Bob Grenier has been OCW Proud and Strong for nearly a decade. He’s won just about every belt this company has to offer. He’s in the Hall of Fame and now he’s back looking to return to the top of the promotion he calls home.

Hood: WE LOVE YA BOB

Smith: History clashes with potential. Let’s head out to Iroquois Falls for what should be an instant classic!

Hood: First time all night I’ve been happy to be in Detroit.

Smith: Hood! Canada isn’t THAT bad

Hood: Ha!

~We cut to the site for tonight’s Iroquois Falls Match. A huge spread of many acres. It’s all covered in snow. The words ‘Earlier Today’ display informing us that YES this was earlier in the day. The sun has barely risen over the eastern horizon. Jones, shin deep in some snow, gives us a quick report~

Jones: Fans, I’m standing here on the Grenier Family Farm as later this afternoon this place will be transformed into a setting fit for OCW.

~It’s harsh. It’s freezing. There’s an element of danger hanging in the frigid atmosphere~

Jones: As you can see over to my left…

~The camera shoots to the left to find a cleared out area with most of the snow plowed away. Bleachers are being set up with a ring at the center, halfway erected. Electric heaters are placed behind the four corners of the ring to keep the wrestlers from dying a very cold death~

Jones: The two thousand residents of Iroquios Falls will fill those bleachers and cheer Bob Grenier on as he returns to OCW for the first time in three years. It should be a wild one, guys.

~Our camera pans away from Jones...high into the air...we get a shot of the sun as it rises, reaching the apex of the sky before making it’s downturn into the west. Our view slowly shifts downward and we get a shot of a full set up scene with the residents of Iroquois Falls filling those bleachers. Puff, OCW’s least favorite ref, is inside the ring...which is ready to go. Predator has returned, standing in the ring to handle the announcing duties for this one~

Smith: And there we are, Hood! The magic of television!

Hood: I feel like I just lost an entire day of my life watching that transition. I don’t have as many of those to spare as I used to, Smith.

Smith: Oh, relax. It’ll be fine.

Predator: Ladies and GENTLEMEN

~The fans all hush and a few recoil when they get a look at OCW’s very questionable and creepy backup ring announcer, PREDATOR. He sneers and reaches over, caressing Puff’s face. Puff stumbles away, swatting Predator’s hand back~

Smith: Can’t we fire this guy? This gimmick is so outdated.

Hood: Classic OCW, baby!

Predator: The following contest is an Iroquois Falls Street Fight! It is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first…

~"Guys Don't Like Me" - By It Boys! Hits! Unanimous boos and jeers from the crowd. We get a shot of a super stretch SUV. It’s not the Enterprise, but, then again, what is? Gideon is obviously having to settle for slightly less than what he’s used to. Gideon emerges from the back, jacket covering his upperbody. Caledon emerges with him...but some Iroquois Falls police quickly step in, preventing him from advancing any farther. Cross protests, but the officers quickly produce weapons to enforce their ruling~

Smith: It appears Caledon will NOT be allowed ringside for this match.

Hood: The fucking fix is in. IT’S IN

~Caledon returns to the limo. Gideon curses the sewer of the north and trudges through the snow before reaching the cleared area. Every step is met with a curse. Upon reaching the cleared grounds he heads for the ring between two sets of bleachers. The fans lean over the railing yelling at him. “YOU ARE NOT A GOOD GUY!” “I TAKE OFFENSE WITH YOUR WORDS, SIR!” “I HOPE HARM COMES YOUR WAY BUT NOT TOO MUCH HARM!” These are extremely brutal Canadian insults. Cross blows them off and hits the ring. He pops to his feet and throws his arms in the air to massive boos~

Predator: From Cross Manor Estates in Anaheim California...standing 5’11 and weighing in at 200lbs...he is ‘The Brat Prince’...he is the gorgeous, the delicious, the…

Smith: PREDATOR!

Predator: Ahem, he is Gideon Cross!

~Cross yells out “THE SEWER OF THE NORTH!” his coined phrase meant to deride this VERY PROUD AND BENEVOLENT NATION. The fans boo and throw Canadian bacon at him~

Gideon Cross: Ham? Is this HAM?

Smith: These fans are not happy

Hood: Nope, in Canadian culture there is no greater insult than having some good ole fashioned Canadian Bacon thrown at you.

Smith: Is that true?

Hood: Don’t ask questions, Smith.

Predator: And, his opponent…

~The fans go from booing to CHEERING WILDLY. “Where The Hood” At by DMX hits...a song with deep Canadian roots. From the woods, out yonder, we see Bob Grenier emerge riding the biggest fuckin moose you’ve ever seen! It’s antlers are massive. The fans get even louder. “EH! EH! GRENIER! EH!!!!” the infamous chant from years back. We even hear a “LOPAKA!” cry...zooming in we find a Hawaiian in attendance...they were obviously so moved by Grenier in 2015 when he fought Vargas and Mack in Hawaii that he decided to move to Grenier’s hometown. Grenier’s moose makes its way to the wild scene~

Smith: Grenier is mooseback!

Hood: So, TLS murders and eats moose. Grenier rides them.

Smith: He’s one with Canadian nature, Hood.

Hood: Is that supposed to be a good thing?

Predator: From...HERE!

~HUGE POP~

Predator: Standing 6’2 and weighing in at 222lbs...he is a former OCW Champion...he is in the OCW Hall of Fame...he is...Bob Grenier!!!

~’EH! EH! GRENIER! EH!!!’ ‘LOPAKA!!!!’ That hawaiian dude is loud. The moose stops at the edge of the snow. Grenier hops off and pats the moose on it’s super thick, hairy, and wet neck. Grenier turns and marches for the ring. Gideon throws his hands in the air, “A moose, REALLY?” The fans continue to rally behind Bob. He reaches the steps and hustles up. Predator, a man who knows how to make an escape before trouble arrives, darts out of the ring. Puff gets in a coiled stance~

Smith: Grenier’s ready to go.

Hood: Yea, Gideon better stop talking and start fighting. Grenier isn’t going to wait for the fuckin bell.

Smith: Nope.

~Bob enters through the ropes. Gideon points at the Hawaiian in the crowd telling him to ‘SHUT UP’. Grenier enters the ring and spins around. Cross turns and Greiner spins right into a right hand, smacking Gideon in the head!!! The fans go wild!! Cross stumbles into the corner. Grenier stays on him, right hand, right hand, right hand, right hand!!! We hear the bell ring. Cross falls to the mat, on his ass. Grenier lifts his right leg and stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp...the fans get louder with each stop. Finally, Bob pulls his right leg back and sends it crashing through Gideon’s face, knocking the newcomer silly. He turns and throws his arms in the air, marching around the ring. The fans are white hot. Bob stops, bends over, grabs a generous chunk of Canadian Bacon and takes a huge bite...’YAYYYY!!!’ go the fans~

Smith: Bob doesn’t mind a bit of Canadian Bacon!

Hood: IT’S HAM! IT’S FUCKIN HAM! For fuck’s sake, can we stop with the masquerade? Fuckin Canadians, man. Seriously.

~Amid all the hoopla, ham, and hoorays appears a godsend~

Smith: LOOK!

Hood: What? I don’t...GEEZUS FUCKIN SHIT ASS MOTHER FUCKER

~The screech that sounds very much like an eagle but for tonight we’ll pretend it’s totally an owl fills our ears. A giant, very wise owl flies over the ring. Bob looks up...a smiles crosses his face. He knows what’s (literally) up. His head turns as a beam of sunlight shines down on a table set up near ringside. Behind it is none other than OCW Hall of Famer – ALICE KNIGHT~

Smith: IT’S ALICE! OMG I’M MARKING OUT SO HARD RIGHT NOW! THERE SHE IS, HOOD! THERE SHE IS!

Hood: How in the ever loving FUCK did she get here? I didn’t see that shit when these guys made their entrance.

Smith: Because she’s wonderful. So wonderful that Mr. Poblano gave her the private jet to fly to Canada in time to watch this match.

Hood: No, she’s the exact opposite of wonderful. The fuck is she even doing out there? Why do we need her here? WHY IS SHE EVEN A THING? This is fuckin ridiculous

~Bob stands on the second rope and looks down at Alice. These two have had more than a few wars against one another. But, it’s built OCW Hall of Fame level respect. Alice nods, contemplatively. She really admired the way he ate that Canadian Bacon. So, she flips through some cards and holds up a card that reads ‘8’! The fans go wild!~

Smith: She’s here to RATE the match!

Hood: Why

Smith: Because!

Hood: Sure, I guess that explanation works just as well as any explanation for anything she does.

Smith: She’s giving Bob’s eating of Canadian Bacon a strong 8 out of 10! And, I think I agree.

Hood: No shock there.

~Grenier nods. As he does, he’s suddenly ripped off the middle buckle by Gideon!! He SLAMS into the mat as Gideon takes him down and slams him into the mat with a roll up!!! Puff flops onto the mat with the count~

1!

2!

KICK OUT!

Smith: WHOA!

Hood: You see? Alice shows up and she nearly costs Grenier the match. She’s out there to fuck with him, Smith. She’s got to be. She defeated him for the OCW Title. She beat him inside a Birdcage. Now she wants him to lose in his home...his HOME YARD.

Smith: No way, Hood. Alice is sweet and 100% pure.

Hood: 100% full of baloney if you ask me.

~Alice holds up a 3, rating Gideon’s move. The fans CHEER the rating. Cross sees the 3 through the ropes as he’s seated, annoyed over the nearfall. He gives Alice the finger. She drops the 3 and hold sup a ZERO. Cross pops to his feet, yelling at her. She giggles. The fans rally behind Alice~

Smith: Hey! Gideon, you don’t talk to her that way!

Hood: She’s the absolute worst. THE WORST

Smith: Well, you seem to be outnumbered.

~The fans go wild for Alice~

Hood: These people are Canadian. You know what that means.

Smith: What?

Hood: They’re imitation humans, just like their ‘bacon’.

Smith: RUDE

~Bob spins Cross around, taking advantage of his distraction this time. He pummels Cross with a few right hands before shooting him off the ropes. Bob leans into the ropes and charges forward. Cross hits the ropes, bounces off and is met with a HUGE lariat from the OCW legend!! Gideon is turned inside out before landing HARD on the mat. The impact echoes throughout the Canadian sky. Alice leans back, holding her mouth like “Wow, what a move!” She holds up another ‘8’! Canada goes wild~

Smith: Bob just knocked some of the brat out of the Brat Prince!

Hood: You advocating the beating of youngsters?

Smith: Never!

~Bob snares Gideon by his thick hair, pulling the young man to his feet. He shoves him into a corner and goes to throw a knife edged chop...but notices Gideon still has his coat on. Grenier, shirtless, in a pair of jeans, snarls and says, “Pussy.” He rips Gideon’s coat off and throws it at a very homeless looking resident. The man yells “THANKS YOUSH” He’s got no teeth. With Gideon’s upper body exposed to the harsh, freezing elements...Bob now rears back and delivers a HUGE knife edged chop!!!! Everybody in attendance winces...that’s gotta hurt. Even Alice reaches for her chest, wincing. But she still has enough commitment to her gimmick to hold up a solid ‘7’. Gideon tries to get away, but Bob straightens him up and pins his arms over the ropes. He then holds up his palm...he reaches back and SMACK!!! He slaps the shit out of Gideon’s chest!!! Cross drops to both knees, leaning into Bob. Grenier yanks back on Gideon’s hair...he spits in his face and throws him to the mat. The fans go wild!!~

Smith: Bob Grenier teaching Gideon Cross a lesson here in Canada!

Hood: So you’re pro spitting in a person’s face. Unbelievable.

Smith: Gideon has spit in Bob’s face, metaphorically speaking, numerous times!

Hood: I’m so over this. Can the moose attack Alice or something? Can we get all those fans some syrup so they’ll shut up? This isn’t fair for Gideon!

~Cross, on the mat, rolls under the bottom rope to the outside to take a break. He leans over the apron, holding his stinging chest and gasping for oxygen in the frigid air. Grenier looks down at him, laughing at Cross struggling with the Canadian weather. Gideon turns from the apron, his back to Bob. Grenier has an idea...he runs into the ropes. The fans rise. Alice reaches for the number ‘10’. Grenier bounces off and he charges toward Gideon. Gideon turns around. Grenier leaps over the top rope with a suicide dive!!! But Gideon leaps up and catches Bob, hitting him with a Codebreaker!!! The entire crowd gasps with shock!! Bob’s body snaps back, the back of his head hitting the edge of the apron. He falls, limp to the frozen ground. Gideon remains down, on his back, wincing. Alice immediately throws the 10 aside and grabs the number ‘1’~

Hood: She’s so fuckin prejudice. That was a GREAT move.

Smith: Hey, these ratings are her calls, Hood. HERS. I stand with Alice.

Hood: Yea, well congratulations, you stand with the form of lunacy that makes lunatics go ‘holy shit that’s fuckin insane’.

Smith: If you assail the integrity of my Alice one more time then I’m going to be forced to report you to HR.

Hood: SHE SUCKS

~Cross sits up. He looks at his elbow, feeling something stuck to it. He sniffs and frowns...it’s apparently MOOSE SHIT. He rushes to his feet and wipes his elbow off as furiously as he can. He yells out, “I HATE THIS FUCKIN SEWER OF A COUNTRY!” He then catches glimpse of Alice laughing and holding up the number ‘8’. Gideon’s eyes widen. He points at her, “YOU!” He heads her way...but Grenier grabs onto his feet. Cross turns from Alice and he stomps on Bob. He pulls Grenier up and shoves his back into the ring apron. Cross lifts a knee into Bob’s gut. Bob doubles over...Gideon grabs Bob’s head and he shoves his face into the moose shit stain on the apron. The fans BOOOO!!! They yell at Puff to do something but he’s like “Street Fight” with a shrug. Bob gets a good whiff and maybe a taste of what he’s being shoved into and he fights Gideon off. Cross, however, spins around and BLASTS Bob in the face with a roaring elbow!!! Grenier’s legs wobble. Gideon boots him in the gut...he hooks Bob and hoists him up, high...he holds him in the air with a Stalling Suplex before bringing him down onto the hard, frozen Earth!!! Grenier hits with tremendous force, arching his back in pain. The confident Gideon pops back to his feet, talking shit. The fans continue to boo. Alice gives him a thumbs down with the number ‘1’. Cross tells her to fuck off~

Smith: There’s no need for such harsh words to be thrown Alice’s way. Her heart is as pure as the snow is white.

Hood: What if the snow has been pissed on? Does that make her heart piss yellow?

Smith: That is disgusting and I’d really like it if we strayed from all this scatological humor.

Hood: Alright, fine.

~Gideon snares Grenier, yanking the vet off the ground. Bob’s back seems to be bothering him. Gideon knees him in the gut and slams a forearm into his back, furthering the pain. He then tosses Bob back into the ring. Gideon runs up the steps and enters through the ropes. Grenier gets to all fours before Gideon can reach him...he throws a right hand into Gideon’s midsection but it doesn’t do much. Cross responds with a knee into Bob’s face, sending him flat to the mat. Cross pulls Bob back up and hoists him up for a bodyslam. He walks him into a corner and tosses him into the buckles, wrapping his legs over the top ropes, hanging him in a Tree of Woe. Grenier hangs upside down, his hair reaching the mat as well as his arms. Cross takes a moment to mock Bob before marching forward. The fans chant “EH! EH! GRENIER! EH!” trying to fire him up, but it isn’t working. Cross reaches Bob and he starts to stomp him in the face. BOOOOOS pour down on Gideon...which only seems to fill him with motivation to kick harder~

Smith: Gideon Cross is thriving off the hate.

Hood: He loves it. A Canadian’s hate merely means you are doing things exactly the way you should.

Smith: You really hate Canadians, don’t you?

Hood: They’re pretty fuckin awful. But at least they exist...unlike Australians.

~The lone Hawaiian in the crowd cries out ‘LOPAKA!!!!!’ Bob’s eyes fire open. Gideon looks around like ‘What the hell?!’ He stomps on Bob, but Bob starts to pull himself up. So, Cross reaches down and rakes Bob across the eyes!! Bob is stymied, going vertical once again. Gideon hurries through the ropes...time is of the essence...he reaches the top rope and looks down. Grenier, again, tries to get up...but this time Cross leaps off the top and comes crashing down with both free into Grenier’s face with a Ghetto Stomp!!!! TREMENDOUS IMPACT! The fans go silent. Bob’s hanging limp from the top rope. Cross front rolls to avoid any sort of negative impact, coming to rest on one knee~

Smith: Ouch! Gideon Cross just blasted Bob with “Off with their Head!”

Hood: Fuck yes! C’mon, kid! The biggest win of your life is within reach.

Smith: I’ve got to admit, he’s faring far better than I imagined.

Hood: Kid’s a star, Smith!

~Gideon turns and hears a small cheer. He sees Alice holding a 0...giving Gideon’s move the lowest rating possible. Cross is like “THAT’S IT” He gets to his feet and marches for the ropes. Alice gets distracted when a Canadian asks for some mustard. She turns to spread some super chunky mustard on his thick piece of Canadian Bacon. Cross hops through the ropes and heads her way~

Smith: No! You keep your hands off her!

Hood: Fuck her. She’s over there giving him ones and zeros like he’s some kind of computer program. Fuck that, he’s a person! He should be getting 8s and 9s...7s at the very least!

Smith: It’s her rating system, Hood. HERS

Hood: Yea and like everything else she does it’s super fucking stupid

~Alice turns around just in time to get snatched by Gideon! The fans BOO! Gideon pulls her forward and headbutts her right in the forehead!! She’s weakened, dazed. Gideon hoists her onto his shoulders...he spins her around and drops her with a Death Valley Driver through her desk!!! It shatters under the weight of the impact!!! Alice is down!! The fans are irate! Gideon grabs her numbers and rips them all into pieces. He’s had ENOUGH~

Smith: VILE! Completely VILE! She’s out here having fun, giving back to the fans, enjoying herself and he has to go over there and ruin it!

Hood: She wasn’t even invited here! She just showed up to hog some TV time. Good for Gideon!

Smith: Fans watching at home, I apologize for what you’ve just seen. Kids, don’t you worry, Alice will be alright.

Hood: First of all, no fan is at home worried about Alice and if they are they should be banned from watching future OCW events. Second...you really think kids are watching this?

~Cross slaps the mustard covered Canadian Bacon out of the fans hand out of spite. More boos. He turns and marches back toward the ring. Gideon hustles up the steps and re-enters. Bob remains in the Tree of Woe. That’s got to be a lot of blood in his brain. A lot of blood. Cross stands over the upside down Grenier. He bends over to grab his head...but Bob reaches up, coming to life, he grabs the back of Gideon’s head and bites him on the nose!!! Cross shoves Bob off and backs away, holding his face. Grenier’s abs flex as he sits up...showing more of a six pack sober than he ever did under the influence. He reaches a seated position and hurries to his feet. He stands atop the corner and leaps off with a crooked moonsault...it connects!!! He takes Cross down and remains on top for the pin. Puff falls to the mat and makes the count~

1!

2!

KICK OUT!!

Smith: Another kick out by Gideon! You can’t leave these OCW legend alone for too long. They are resilient.

Hood: Yep, OCW Proud and OCW Strong...super fuckin tough

Smith: Indeed

~Grenier gets to his knees and he pummels Gideon in the head, keeping the youngster down. The fans are going wild. The body heat from their excited nether regions pushes the temperature in the area up one degree. Gideon throws a kick from his position on the mat, it catches Bob in the head. Grenier stands up, holding his wounded head...he stumbles around. Cross spins around, getting on one knee before reaching his feet. He runs at Bob...but Bob jumps up and smacks Gideon in the face with a bicycle kick!!! Cross falters back into the ropes...he stumbles forward and Bob catches him with a Belly to Belly Suplex, spinning around and DRILLING Gideon into the mat! Canada goes wild!! Grenier pops back to his feet...he stands over Gideon~

Smith: He’s not going to try it, is he?

Hood: A Standing Shooting Star Press?

Smith: Yep.

Hood: Avert your eyes, fans. Bob might be about to break his neck.

~Grenier leaps up and flips over and he...he...he...he BARELY MAKES IT! Standing Shooting Star Press! The old man’s still got it!! He covers Gideon, hooking the leg. Puff flops onto the mat with the count~

1!

2!

3...NO! Shoulder up!!!

Smith: He did it! He’s still got some spring in those legs!

Hood: Fuckin unreal. Surprised both knees didn’t explode from all that force.

Smith: He’s Canadian tough!

Hood: That’s not saying much.

~Cross tries to get to his feet but Grenier hurriedly subdues him with a front face lock. Both men are on their knees. Gideon tries to fight out of it but Grenier is COUNTRY STRONG. However, Gideon is no slouch...he manages to work his way up to his feet, bringing Grenier along. Bob wrenches the lock, trying to get Cross back to the mat. Gideon throws a rapid barrage of right hands into Grenier’s ribs...Bob’s grip weakens. Gideon moves quickly, he hooks Bob’s head, swings him back and forth and drops him with The Prince’s Edict (Swinging Fisherman Suplex)!!!! Upon impact, Gideon spins around to one knee and throws his arms in the air. The fans yell in unison, ‘EH! FUCK YOU, BUDDY!’~

Smith: The Canadian fans expressing their displeasure with what they are seeing.

Hood: They’ve all been huffing maple flavored gasoline. They don’t know what they’re saying.

~Cross pops to his feet and taunts the Canadian fans over how poor they are and how horrible their country smells. The Hawaiian Canadian yells “LOPAKA!!!” Cross turns and sees Bob on all fours. He rushes forward with a knee smash into the side of Bob’s head!!! Grenier flips over, onto his back. The fans boo. The Hawaiian sniffles and lets out a whimpering, “Lopaka…” A few Canadians look at him and shake their heads. Gideon stands over Bob...he lifts his right arm up, slowly closing the hand into a fist. He then falls to the mat, bringing the fist crashing down into Bob’s face. Grenier’s body spasms around before growing still. Cross sits up and laughs, shaking his head at Bob and the entire town surrounding the ring~

Smith: Gideon calls that Into the Crosshairs!

Hood: Yea, that Hawaiian dude threw himself into the crosshairs by giving away Bob’s resurgence.

Smith: He simply got a little over excited. Nothing to be ashamed about.

Hood: Yea, nothing wrong with giving away a sneak attack when the element of surprise is the only thing you got going for ya.

~Gideon returns to his feet. He stomps on Bob before reaching over and yanking Grenier to his feet. He chops Bob across the chest, sending Bob stumbling into a corner. Gideon taunts the fans some more. As he does, Bob raises up and walks out from the corner...but Gideon is too quick, too ready...he jumps up and smacks Grenier in the head with The Inheritance (Jumping corkscrew roundhouse kick)!!!!! Grenier falls back, landing in the corner, remaining on his feet due to his arms hanging over the ropes. The fans continue to boo but with less enthusiasm...it seems as though they are starting to sense imminent defeat~

Smith: Gideon Cross is in full control. That name he seems to hate so much...well, he’s putting some respect on it.

Hood: Kid is carving his own path, Smith. And it starts with tonight. Finish him off, Gideon! Let’s go!

~Gideon saunters Grenier’s way, his swagger is turned up to an insufferable 11. He picks Grenier up and places him on the top buckle with his feet placed on the middle ropes. He backs up and taunts the fans some more~

Smith: Gideon is enjoying the moment but he really needs to stay focused.

Hood: Don’t play with your food, Gideon! Feast!

~Gideon laughs and he looks up at Bob. He sticks his tongue out...a pose you’ve probably seen in more than a few of his photos. Bob suddenly reaches out and he grabs Gideon by the tongue!!! Gideon’s eyes widen! The fans go wild~

Smith: Bob’s got Gideon’s tongue!

Hood: And somewhere Veronica Strader is cheering.

Smith: He took too long! You can’t give these OCW legends any extra time...they’re legends for a reason!

~Grenier yanks down on Gideon’s tongue!! Cross doubles over, holding his mouth. The fans go wild. Grenier leaps off the second rope, diving over Gideon...he grabs him, flips him over and spikes him on his head with a CANADIAN DESTROYER!!! The entire scene erupts with applause!!! The camera’s shake from the thunderous roar!! ‘EH! EH! GRENIER! EH!!!!’ Bob is down. Gideon is down. Puff stands around, waiting for someone to make a move~

Smith: What a move! A Canadian Destroyer IN Canada!

Hood: FUCK. Here we go...another top young wrestler getting dropped on his fucking head by a former meth addict. THIS IS WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS

Smith: If Gideon wants to become the star he believes he can be, he’s got to beat that ‘former meth addict’

~Bob crawls over. Gideon remains down. He throws his arm over Gideon’s chest. Puff drops to the mat and makes the count. The fans count along~

1!

2!

3...NO!

Smith: Gideon kicked out!

Hood: Again! This kid is fuckin TOUGH

~Grenier rolls over, frustrated. He can’t keep Gideon down. Cross sits up, half alert, half somewhere else. He reaches back, rubbing on his neck while sticking his tongue out and feeling around to make sure it’s okay. Bob gets to his feet. He snares Gideon by the hair, staying on task like the true veteran he is. He delivers a vicious forearm uppercut, staggering Cross. Bob hits the ropes, he bounces off...BUT GIDEON CATCHES HIM~

Smith: Heir to the Throne! Gideon about to hit Heir to the Throne!

Hood: Goodnight, Grenier. SUCK IT CANADA

~Bob grabs Gideon’s head and turns it into a DDT!!! Gideon’s head SPIKES into the mat once more, his entire body compressing. He lands on the mat, unconscious. Bob rolls over and crawls toward Gideon. He makes the cover, hooking both legs. The fans count along~

1!

2!

3!!

NO!

Smith: Gideon got his shoulder up!

Hood: Fuck YES. I told you! I told you this kid was special!

Smith: He hasn’t won anything yet, Hood.

Hood: He can’t be pinned, Smith. Isn’t that obvious? Grenier can’t beat this kid!

~Gideon remains down. Bob sits up, slamming the mat with his Canadian fists. He’s frustrated...it shouldn’t be THIS hard. He looks down at Gideon, surprised and slightly impressed with the kid’s toughness. But, Bob isn’t going to paint a picture of the kid...he’s going to decimate him and get this fuckin win. Grenier pulls Gideon up and whips him into a corner. He charges in and hits Gideon with a huge splash!!! Grenier then backs up...Cross stumbles toward him. Bob hoists him up onto his shoulders for Hollinger Park Hangman!!! But, Gideon rakes Grenier across the face!! Bob stumbles. Gideon hits the mat, jumps up and SMACKS Grenier in the head with The Inheritance!!! Grenier falls to one knee. The fans gasp. They watch with anxiety, holding their breaths. Gideon shakes off all the pain, all the trauma...he rubs his neck, it still aches. But, he’s poised...he’s waiting for Bob~

Smith: Bob’s in trouble. If he gets up Gideon’s going to pick him up and drop him with Heir to the Throne.

Hood: The way it should be, Smith. Bob walks in, puts the younger talent over and does the fed a solid.

Smith: That’s NOT how it should work, Hood.

~Gideon waits. The crowd rises. He looks around like ‘wtf’? He turns around and looks up at...ALICE KNIGHT! She’s up and looking for revenge!! She leaps off the top buckle and comes down, grabbing Gideon and taking him down with THE APACHE!!!! Gideon’s head slams into the mat...his body goes upright...he stumbles around. Alice slides out. Grenier pops to his feet, he scoops up the stunned Gideon, gets him onto his shoulders and drills his head into the mat with HOLLINGER PARK HANGMAN!!! Canada goes wild!!! Grenier hooks both legs...Puff jumps in with the count~

1!

2!

3!!!!!

~The bell rings~

Predator: Here is your winner...BOB GRENIER!!!!!

Smith: Bob did it! He did it!

Hood: ALICE KNIGHT FUCKED IT ALL UP

Smith: She was getting revenge. Gideon brought this on himself.

Hood: She wasn’t even supposed to be out here! This is some fuckin bullshit!

~Grenier gets to his feet. He’s shocked. He looks out at Alice who is gathering her numbers...putting them together, the pieces...she manages to piece an upside down four, two zeros, and a one that KINDA looks like a T. It’s spells “HOOT!” The fans begin Hooting. Alice looks over at Bob...Grenier gives her a nod. She nods back and turns, exiting...before she leaves, she gives the fans a flap of her ‘wings’ the fans go wild “HOOT! HOOT! HOOT!” Grenier hits the mat and rolls out of the ring~

Smith: What a moment...two mortal enemies coming together under the common bond of OCW legacy

Hood: The fuckin old guard, man. Keeping the young man down. Gideon had this.

Smith: A valiant effort from Gideon Cross. If he sticks with it, no doubt he’ll be a major player here.

~The town residents rush from the stands and surround Grenier. They give him chunks of Canadian Bacon and Maple flavored non-alcoholic beverages. He partakes and celebrates, grabbing a few gorgeous canadian women by the ass~

Smith: And Bob is going to have a fun night.

Hood: Yea, well, he’s still a Grenier AND a Canadian. Gideon Cross wins.

Smith: Whatever makes you feel better.

Hood: Only thing that will make me feel better is a breaking news story that Alice got trampled by a group of moose and then eaten by vultures.

Smith: Ah! Don’t say such things1

Hood: Fuck off

Smith: Fans, Bob Grenier is victorious. A huge victory for the returning legend. We’re just getting started tonight...if that match is any indication, we’re in for a wild evening!


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~We cut back to Cheasy M inside the OCW Studio~

Cheasy M: Wow! What a match! Bob Grenier shows why he’s a legend but...hey, let’s talk about the big cheese, yea, that’s right, let’s talk about Gideon Cross. That kid is gonna be a star! What a performance. Oh, and Alice Knight? She seems to be back in Hall of Fame, Hootin form!

~The camera cuts. Cheasy adjusts~

Cheasy M: But now it’s time for some more BREAKING NEWS. Earlier this week OCW came to terms on a contract with a wrestler named Cypher. I’m told management is very excited about Cypher’s potential and they expect him to compete in this month’s Pyramid Scheme Match.

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Cheasy M: There he is, fans. CYPHER. He’s got a hood and a face that says “Hmm, I wonder what this guy is up to.” Well, we’re gonna find out shortly!

~Cheasy takes a beat~

Cheasy M: Alright, back to Access Denied!

~We cut back to Smith and Hood in Detroit!~

Smith: Well Hood...it’s time we take to the sky!

Hood: Uh, no. I am not parachuting out of this booth for some publicity stunt.

Smith: Not us! I’m talking about our next match!

Hood: People are going to fight while falling through the sky? What is this, the Parachute Tumbler Match?

Smith: Negative. It’s a Rooftop Brawl!

Hood: Oh.

Smith: You okay?

Hood: Kinda disappointed...already had my mind geared toward a couple of people fighting while falling through the sky.

Smith: Well turn that frown upside down because two of OCW’s finest are going to compete on a rooftop with the winner earning a shot at either the TransAtlantic or Craze Championship!

Hood: That does make me feel slightly better.

Smith: Terrific! Folks, Erin Gordon made her return to OCW shortly after THE PURGE. She earned an Elephant at OCW’s White Elephant Giveaway. Tonight, she returns to the ‘ring’ to face The Lost Stranger.

Hood: Hard luck TLS...guy is due...very due.

Smith: Indeed...last month at Death March TLS missed his match by being late...for some reason. He approached the Sub Zero confines on stilts amid a driving snow storm...he was then confronted by a bunch of moose. So, naturally, he murdered and ate them. Which has led him here...to a rooftop brawl against Erin Gordon.

Hood: A very natural progression.

Smith: It’s TLS. It’s Erin Gordon. One of them will get a shot at OCW gold..let’s take you to a rooftop for all the action!

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~We cut to a rooftop of an abandoned building standing upon the MEAN STREETS of Detroit. Gruff is on top of this building, arms wrapped around his freezing upper body. He says something that probably sounds like, “fuckin bullshit having me up here stupid ass mother fuckers.” But, the job pays. Gruff is all alone, save for I guess a camera man. Suddenly, a door opens and out steps Erin Gordon~

Smith: Hood! It’s the Oncoming Storm!

Hood: Aww fuck, man don’t tell me we’re gonna get snowed in at the airport. I can’t spend another fuckin night in Detroit.

Smith: You flew in this morning!

Hood: Yes, and zero nights spent in Detroit is still too many nights.

Smith: Well, relax because there isn’t a snow storm. The Oncoming Storm is Erin Gordon!

Hood: Oh, guess I should have done my research.

Smith: Why break precedent?

~Gordon steps out onto the roof. She’s waiting for an introduction but it appears that will not happen. Gruff approaches and starts to pat her down...she takes instant offense to this~

Smith: Gruff getting a little handsy.

Hood: He’s making sure she doesn’t have any weapons like a shank or a spatula.

Smith: A SPATULA?

Hood: Dude, those can do some damage.

Smith: They’re fighting on a rooftop. I think it’s fine.

~Gruff is like “Okay, okay, don’t cancel my ass, shit.” He backs away. Now they’re just waiting for TLS to show up~

Smith: TLS not up there yet.

Hood: Fashionably late, as always. TLS is big into fashion.

Smith: Yea, like I believe that.

~The scene suddenly shifts to find TLS standing near the edge of the roof. He’s got a very fashionable coat over his wrestling attire. Fresh new shoes and a pair of nice slacks. The dude looks EXTREMELY fashionable. He’s also got that Rorschach mask covering his face. Erin and Gruff both look at him like “how the fuck did he get up here?” TLS keeps his back to them, staring over the edge of the building, down at the fans~

Smith: Alright, so he appears to be dressed fashionably this evening.

Hood: Told ya. Guy has an eye for fashion. He’s basically a fashionista if a fashionista wore a mask all day and liked to beat people up.

Smith: I’m sure there are a few of those out there, Hood. Don’t generalize.

~Gruff looks around and is like, “Well, ya’ll both up here so ring the damn bell cause it ain’t getting any warmer.” And we hear a loud bell ring throughout the MEAN STREETS of Detroit. Erin shrugs and lets out a sigh of frustration. She marches toward TLS as he continues to stare over the edge of the roof...perhaps contemplating life...or, the next Victoria’s Secret catalog. One cannot be sure what runs through the mind of a lost stranger~

Smith: Erin Gordon returning to OCW for what she thought would be a fight. Instead, it’s more of a mind game.

Hood: That or TLS sees someone down there he’s really interested to meet. You think Melinda Rhodes is down there?

Smith: I think she’s banned from all OCW events...as well as any events featuring human beings that aren’t psychotic.

Hood: Yea, that’s true. I’d say she might have snuck in but we all know she isn’t sneaking in anywhere.

~Erin grabs TLS by the shoulder, spinning him around...he suddenly reacts, grabbing Erin and tossing her over the side of the roof!! The fans down below shriek. Our camera quickly gets into position to get a shot of what’s going on...she’s hanging dangerously over the edge, her hand gripped by the hand of TLS. TLS stares at her through his mask. Her life is in his hands~

Smith: Oh my gosh! TLS is about to kill Erin Gordon!

Hood: LITERAL MURDER

Smith: He’s got her life in his hands...c’mon, TLS. She has a kid...a kid you’re well aware of.

Hood: TLS could be like ‘for the kid’ or he could be like ‘fuck that kid’...we’re gonna find out.

~TLS starts to let go...Erin drops a bit. Everybody gasps. He then reaches out with his other hand and he pulls Erin back up and onto the roof. Everybody claps. The fans start to chant “TLS! TLS!”~

Smith: Good for TLS! A hero!

Hood: I mean, I guess...but he IS the guy who threw her over the roof to begin with.

Smith: You have a point.

~Overcome with relief and not quite thinking straight. Gordon thanks TLS for bringing her back over. He suddenly rolls her up in a small package!!! Gruff dives in with the count~

1!

2!

3!!!!

~The bell rings~

Smith: What the?!

Hood: Fuckin TLS

Belvedere: Here is your winner...THE LOST STRANGER!!!!!

~Gordon immediately kicks out and gets to her feet. TLS rolls away and stands, staring Erin down. She goes after him, but Gruff gets in the way, “Sorry, the match is over!” TLS turns his head and walks away. Erin complains to Gruff~

Smith: Gordon is pissed, no doubt. She never really got a chance to compete.

Hood: TLS working smarter, not harder. Dude didn’t even break a sweat!

~Gordon pushes Gruff out of the way to get to TLS but...he’s gone. It gets eerie and silent...a cold breeze cuts through Erin and Gruff. Erin folds her arms, shivering. Gruff is like, ‘Fuck this!’ and he heads off the roof and inside. Gordon scours the area, dumbfounded...we pan out with a wide shot of the scene, Erin by herself on the roof. Nobody else in sight~

Smith: And, like that, he’s gone.

Hood: He’s a weird one...but he’s a #1 contender, right?

Smith: Yep and now he’ll pick...the Craze Title or the TransAtlantic Championship.

Hood: That...should be interesting.

Smith: Indeed.


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~We cut back to Cheasy M inside the studio. He’s eating some cheese and crackers~

Cheasy M: Mmm...Gouda. This is so good. Hello, OCW! Welcome back and boy do I have a big announcement for all of you!

~The camera cuts. Cheasy adjusts so violently that his plate of cheese flies off his desk and shatters against the wall~

Cheasy M: Back in 2017...a new menace plagued the OCW roster. A menace unlike any before it. This menace shocked and wowed OCW audience’s with its unrivaled ability to tickle and frighten. Well, that menace is BACK

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Cheasy M: That’s right, fans! Muffles the Bunny is BACK in OCW and I’m told he...or it...will be competing inside The Great Illuminatus at Carpe Noctem!

~Cheasy M shakes his head~

Cheasy M: Muffles came dangerously close to becoming a champion in 2017. Could he walk out OCW Champion on February 27th? Tune in to find out!

~The camera cuts. Cheasy adjusts~

Cheasy M: And now, back to Detroit for more Access Denied!

~We cut back to Smith and Hood in Detroit~

Smith: And what a night of action we’ve had thus far!

Hood: Yes but it’s still really fucking cold out here.

Smith: It’s Detroit, Hood. It’s only gonna get colder.

Hood: So cold in the D!

Smith: Well, it looks like things are about to heat up!

Hood: Huh?

Smith: Look, Hood! FIRE

~Our screen cuts to a giant ball of fire shooting out from a broken window of an old office perched on the fourth floor of a building overlooking the wrestling ring. When the flames vanish a psychotic figure leans out the window, his wild hair blowing wildly along with the various gusts of winter air. He’s got a megaphone in his hand~

Smith: HOOD!

Hood: WHAT?! I’m right here!

Smith: That’s TOMMY FLAMER

~Females scream. Men look up like ‘wtf is up with that dude?’ Flamer’s prepubescent voice booms through the hideous magic of megaphones~

Flamer: I’M BACK BITCHES! YOU THOUGHT YOU COULD KILL TOMMY FLAMER? WELL NOBODY CAN KILL TOMMY FLAMER EXCEPT FOR TOMMY FLAMER!

Smith: He’s very angry.

Hood: He’s fully embraced who he is, Smith. No more of this pseudo sophistication. You’re Tommy Flamer...EMBRACE IT.

Smith: How did he even get in here? These tickets were supposed to be extremely tough to get.

Hood: He probably kept bothering security until they were like ‘fuck it, let him through...tired of listening to this bullshit’.

Flamer: AND I’M HERE TO PUNISH EVERYONE IN OCW, NAMELY YOU, SCOTT SYREN!

Smith: Scott Syren isn’t even here right now! He’s probably in some alternate dimension walking around naked.

Hood: I miss him

~Flamer suddenly douses himself in gasoline~

Smith: NO TOMMY, NO!

Flamer: FLAME ON!

~He lights himself on fire and leaps from the fourth story window performing his FLAMING BALL FROM HELL Swanton Bomb. It’s actually not that shitty looking. But, the landing sucks. He lands HARD center of the ring. His body continues to burn. OCW crew members rush in and put him out with fire extinguishers. Several interesting moments pass as he remains on his back, center of the ring, smoldering from the flames~

Hood: Did he just suicide himself?

Smith: That would be tragic.

Hood: Would it, though?

~Suddenly, Flamer kips up!! But he doesn’t exactly make it all the way...he falls on his ass. He struggles back to his feet and stares at anybody who dares to laugh at him. His face is a burned mess. His fuzz stache is looking even less manly than usual. His eyes narrow. He picks up his megaphone~

Flamer: I know you’re back there, Syren! You can’t hide from the fury of these flames!

~We get a close up of his face and find some white shit from the fire extinguisher around his mouth~

Fan: Haha, is that dried jizz next to his lips? HAHA

~Flamer is confused. He feels around. He looks at the OCW Tron and sees what does, indeed look like dried jizz next to his lips. He furiously wipes it away~

Flamer: I DON’T SUCK DICKS. YOU GUYS SUCK DICKS. YOU GUYS ALL SUCK YOUR MOMMAS DICKS AND EAT YOUR DADS PUSSIES. YOU’RE ALL…

~Before he can go any further "Midnight rider" by Willie Nelson hits! The fans go quiet. They all turn and look...the song is familiar but they can’t quite place to whom it belongs. And then...COWBOY BRETT DANIELS appears. The fans go WILD~

Smith: Hood! That’s Brett Daniels!

Hood: Finally! Shut this flamer up!

Smith: Phrasing!

Hood: What? I phrased that perfectly.

~Daniels doesn’t waste any time. He marches to the ring with a cold budweiser in his hand. Flamer screams a bunch of obscenities into his megaphone~

Smith: Brett Daniels was one half of a team that finished as runner up in the Margarita Mix tournament!

Hood: Yea man, he’s a total badass.

Smith: And, for those wondering, he wasn’t purged from OCW.

~Daniels marches up the steps, finishing off the bottle of beer in his right hand. Flamer grabs his dick and thrusts his hips a few times...nobody is sure why, not even Flamer. Daniels removes his cowboy hat and steps in~

Smith: Flamer’s in trouble.

Hood: You act like that is breaking news.

~Flamer tries to scream into his megaphone some more but Daniels rips it away and smashes it into the mat. He then crashes his beer bottle into Flamer’s head. Daniels rears back and he delivers SOUPBONE (Heart Punch) right into Flamer’s chest!!! Flamer’s eyes bug out and he collapses to the mat. Daniels puts his foot on Flamer’s chest and the fans chant “1! 2! 3!!!!” They go wild~

Smith: Brett Daniels is BACK in OCW and he just laid Tommy Flamer OUT.

Hood: He’s officially a hero. But, I’m willing to bet he’s eager to get the fuck out of Detroit.

Smith: This man is proud and strong! Another fierce competitor unmoved by the vitriol that’s been thrown our way.

Hood: He’s what we’re looking for. Loyalty, toughness, and a ‘dont give a fuck’ attitude.

Smith: Indeed!


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~We cut backstage somewhere in Detroit where Marcus Welsh is speaking with Cap Slock. He’s no longer in his plush accommodations. Instead, he’s down on the ground level inside an abandoned building that’s been shoddily done up as a makeshift office~

Cap Slock: SIR THE GARDEN OF BETRAYAL HAS BEEN SAFELY TRANSPORTED HERE TO DETROIT.

Marcus Welsh: Well, that’s something. Still don’t know how they are going to get from Emilio’s Backyard to Exile Island to the Garden of Betrayal which was moved all the way out here for some reason but, hey...it’s a Zybala match.

~Welsh chews on his thoughts for a moment~

Marcus Welsh: That fuckin Poblano guy is rich, isn’t he? Like bottomless wealth. He’s building pyramids. Moving entire areas to different cities.

~Down the hall they hear Alice let out a loud ‘HOOT!!!!’~

Marcus Welsh: Flying Alice Knight all over the country on his private jet. Where the hell did he get all this money?

Cap Slock: NOBODY KNOWS SIR.

Marcus Welsh: Biggest mystery of 2021...or 2022...or whatever, the past year.

~Suddenly, Lurrr bursts in...mad, like always~

Lurrr: Welsh!

~Marcus and Cap Slock both tense up~

Lurrr: I want Outcast. I want that mother fucker at the next show!

Marcus Welsh: Lurrr, that can’t happen. Outcast is the OCW Champion and he’s not gonna just step into the ring on Massacre to face someone of your stature without the proper build. I get your mad that your buddy hurt his knee and was unable to compete tonight. But, that’s the breaks.

Lurrr: That’s the breaks? THAT’S THE BREAKS?!

~Lurrr gets up in Welsh’s face, grabbing him by the neck~

Lurrr: You tell Outcast to watch his back because I’m gunning for him. One way or another I’m gonna make sure he loses that OCW Title. You tell him that.

~Lurrr releases Welsh and storms off. Marcus coughs and looks at Cap Slock~

Marcus Welsh: Yea, I’d say we’re officially back if Lurrr is pissed off and demanding violence.

~Cap Slock nods as we head back to Hood and Smith~

Smith: Well, Hood. It’s time for what will likely be the strangest match in OCW history.

Hood: You talking about the Danger Boiz winning the OCW Tag Titles?

Smith: NO! I’m talking about the three stages of Zybala’s personal hell match. Zybala’s Inferno. I’m talking about a match that will decide OCW ownership and Savage Championship. I’m talking about Mike Zybala against BRIM.

Hood: Holy shit...hold on.

Smith: What?

~Hood yells at an employee~

Smith: What was that?

Hood: Just told that idiot to go get me some popcorn because this shit is gonna be spec-fuckin-tacular.

Smith: How are they going to reach all three destinations? What’s in store for these competitors?

Hood: I literally have zero idea.

Smith: Fans, this match might test some realities. It might stretch what you believe to be true. But, one thing is for certain, this match is going to reset the bar in regards to an authentic OCW experience.

Hood: Authentic OCW Experience? You make it sound like a happy ending or some shit. Which, ya know, I’m not totally against.

Smith: I’ve got this eerie feeling that things around here will never be the same at the conclusion of this one.

Hood: I think that can be said about every match, really.

Smith: YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN

Hood: Stop yelling. You want me to have that dude get you a Snickers?

Smith: No. I’m allergic to…

Hood: Fun?

Smith: I was gonna say peanuts. I love fun. Alice Knight is my gal pal.

Hood: Okay, that’s enough. Don’t ruin my appetite.

Smith: Fans, Zybala had his ownership stolen by ZyBALDa, his nefarious doppelganger when ZyBALDa cashed in a hefty pay day by signing the company over to Gregory Poblano. Ever since, Zybala has been at odds with the OCW owner, trying to reclaim his stolen property.

Hood: Poblano is a very rich and powerful man. Just what OCW needs at the top of its food chain. We don’t need fuckin Zybala running the show.

Smith: BRIM, on the other hand, had his Savage Title robbed from him, in his mind. Ever since his runner up finish at Quarantined, BRIM has felt as though he’s been given the shaft at every turn.

Hood: Why’s it gotta be shaft? Why can’t it be bond? You lookin that shit up on Urban Dictionary DOT com?

Smith: Stop. You know what I mean. If BRIM wins tonight he regains the Savage Title as payment for ensuring Poblano retains OCW ownership. If Zybala wins, OCW is his once again. And...as if that weren’t enough...the issue of Supreme Machine looms large over this one.

Hood: That dude’s shadow looms large over EVERYTHING

Smith: Supreme Machine was purged along with almost the entire roster in October. At the time, he was the Savage Champion. However, unlike the other belts that were retrieved after the purge, Marcus Welsh never made the effort to get the Savage belt from SuMa.

Hood: Can’t say I blame him. SuMa is like a real life horror movie villain. Don’t really wanna piss him off.

Smith: Probably shouldn’t have purged him, then. Anyway, with BRIM being promised the Savage belt by Welsh’s boss...this forced Welsh to get the Savage belt back. Now, he does have a Savage title ready to hand to BRIM should BRIM win. But many speculate it’s a replica and NOT the real thing. Many think Welsh has avoided talking to SuMa about the title for fear of, well, extreme harm.

Hood: If it’s a replica, who cares, honestly?

Smith: It demolishes the integrity of the belt, Hood. BRIM wants the real belt. The belt he once wore. That’s what he’s been promised and it better be the real thing otherwise you’re going to have an angry BRIM and, probably, a furious SuMa.

Hood: Fuck. Welsh is stock between a block and a hard place.

Smith: ROCK and a hard place.

Hood: What.ever.

Smith: Folks...it’s BRIM...it’s Zybala and it’s NOW. Let’s take you to location 1...Outsiders Backyard.

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~BOOM. We cut to Emilio’s backyard. The ring is all set up with Zybala’s many traps. The crabgrass around the ring is long and treacherous and, probably, soaked in lighter fluid. Emilio sets behind a table with his tiny lap top open, ready to play the entrance theme of the wrestlers. There are no fans in the yard...this is going to get too dangerous. Instead, they are in yards surrounding this yard, peeking through the many gaps and holes in the fence. Who is our referee? Why, it’s a masked referee. We’ll call him Snuff~

Smith: I’m told that ref is named Snuff.

Hood: Yikes.

Smith: A masked referee...we’ve never seen him before.

Hood: He doesn’t look to be in great shape but he’s not nearly as obese as Puff so I think he’ll do an okay job.

Smith: Let’s hope so. A lot at stake in this one.

~A MIDI version of BRIM’s theme begins to play. The side door to the fence is nearly kicked off its hinges as BRIM walks in. Emilio is jamming to the very shitty version of a great song...hand in the air, bouncing around like he just don’t care. BRIM pauses and looks at him. He delivers a straight right hand, knocking Emilio out. The fans peeking through the fence BOOO. BRIM tells them to fuck off. He heads for the ring, pausing at the crab grass. His attention turns toward Snuff...he eyes the masked ref suspiciously~

Smith: And there’s BRIM! He already looks annoyed.

Hood: BRIM is in a constant state of annoyance.

Smith: I can’t argue that.

~BRIM looks at the very shitty ring. Snuff walks around him and drops to one knee, staring at the figure of an owl. This grabs BRIM’s attention..he raises an eyebrow like ‘what the fuck’~

Smith: Okay, so there’s an owl statue in or statuette in Emilio’s backyard and our masked referee is...talking to it?

Hood: Hey, don’t ask questions. This is a Zybala match.

Smith: Good point.

~BRIM’s theme in MIDI form continues to loop over and over. Snuff gets up and heads over, slapping the laptop shut and hurling it over the fence. Emilio remains down. The music stops~

Smith: And there goes Emilio’s only laptop.

Hood: Looks like he’s gonna have to get porn the old fashioned way. Sucks to be Emilio.

Smith: I’m still confused about that statuette. Is that like an Owlie souvenir or something?

Hood: Ugh, I hope not. Doesn’t look goofy, though. Looks kinda weird...creepy.

~During the extraneous action, BRIM has managed to get inside the Outsider’s ring without any collateral damage. He takes a few steps...he starts to smile. He then hops around the canvas before jumping into the air and bringing his ass down to the mat...the weight and force demolish the ring, razing it to the ground. The fans BOOO. BRIM laughs~

Smith: And there goes Zybala’s ring.

Hood: Man, he spent like an hour setting all that stuff up, too. Haha.

Smith: You can say a lot of things about BRIM, but he isn’t stupid.

Hood: Nope.

~BRIM laughs and steps out of the debris that was once Outsider’s Ring. He extends his arms and yells, “ZYBALA!” Calling out the OCW mainstay and burgeoning legend. Suddenly, the garage door begins to open. BRIM smiles and lowers his head, intensity grabbing his face. He raises his fists, ready for action. The door flips open and slides back revealing...just a bunch of clutter and shit. BRIM is confused~

Smith: Where’s Mike?

Hood: He got cold feet and no showed.

Smith: He’d never do that!

~A loud whistle breaches the silence. BRIM looks up and finds Zybala ON THE ROOF!! Mike leaps off the roof with a somersault plancha...HE CONNECTS!! He takes BRIM down into the crabgrass!! He pops back to his feet...the fans peeking through the fence go wild!! Mike throws some SUPERKICKS in the air, pleasing his fans. He turns to Snuff, the masked ref, and pats him on the chest. Snuff has no reaction. Mike shrugs and goes back to work on BRIM, straddling him and punching him in the head~

Smith: Zybala with the sneak attack! Wild Zybala coming at ya!

Hood: Calling him ‘wild’ Zybala is insinuating he’s calm, at times. Which is a fuckin lie.

Smith: Whatever!

~BRIM reaches up with both hands, wrapping them around Zybala’s throat. Mike’s eyes widen. BRIM rises to his feet, he hoists Zybala in the air...Zybala reaches around, his hands find the end of a shovel handle sticking out of a trash can. BRIM is looking for a double handed chokeslam powerbomb. Zybala pulls the shovel out and he jams the end of the handle into BRIM’s ribcage. BRIM drops Zybala, wincing. Mike gets a full grip on the shovel and he takes a wild swing at BRIM’s head. BRIM DUCKS...Zybala spins around, BRIM picks him up and hits a belly to back suplex into the crabgrass!!! Zybala hits hard and yells, ‘NOT THE CRABGRASS!!!’ The fans looking on all wince and shake their heads, feeling for Mike~

Smith: Zybala’s body has met with the dreaded CRAB grass.

Hood: He really hates that stuff.

Smith: Apparently he had a less than savory encounter with it years ago.

Hood: Stuffed down the back of his pants...something that plagues him to this very day. Kinda like how I feel when I watch an Alice Knight match.

Smith: STOP

~BRIM is back on his feet. He sees the tombstone for Duce with ‘BRIM’ spraypainted over. He shakes his head saying, ‘look at this shit.’ He grabs the tombstone and hoists it up, with ease. This is a big, mean, scary man, folks. He turns, standing over Zybala. He raises the tombstone high above and throws it down at Zybala...but Mike moves!! The Tombstone hits the ground with such force that it breaks in half. Mike, on his side, looks at the tombstone...his eyes reflect the scary image in his brain. He was almost crushed under his own plot device~

Smith: BRIM isn’t messing around. Mike, you’d better get in gear or he’s gonna destroy you.

Hood: Yea, BRIM doesn’t get cute. He’s out there to destroy.

~Zybala pops back to his feet. BRIM goes after him. Mike throws a SUPERKICK at BRIM. But BRIM catches the leg and spins Mike around. Zybala does a three-sixty before leaping up and wrapping his legs around BRIM, continuing his rotation a second time, he throws BRIM to the side with a hurricanrana!!! BRIM’s body hits the hole Mike dug at the base of the tombstone!! BRIM gets stuck in the hole, ass first. He tries to get out, but can’t~

Smith: BRIM’s stuck in that grave!

Hood: Mike dug it big enough for Duce. Only problem is BRIM is like two and a half Duce’s.

Smith: He is a large man.

~Zybala, back on his feet, stands over BRIM. BRIM tries to pull himself up, but his girth is stuck in the earth (RHYME TYME). Zybala smirks and shakes his head. He bends over and grabs some CRABGRASS. He drops to one knee and jams the Crabgrass in BRIM’s face!! The fans go wild~

Smith: Zybala is sharing his nightmare with BRIM.

Hood: Damnit, Mike. That dude’s got enough mental scarring...don’t make him scared of GRASS

Smith: Crabgrass, Hood.

Hood: Like I give enough of a shit to differentiate. It’s mother fuckin grass.

~Zybala finishes and stands. He gets a whiff of his hand...the remnants of lighter fluid tickle his nostrils. He looks over at the soaked grass and the fireworks surrounding the demolished ring. BRIM spits out the crabgrass and yells at Zybala...Mike responds with a number of mini superkicks into BRIM’s head. He kicks him again and again and again until BRIM is pretty much motionless. Mike then heads over to check on Emilio~

Smith: For those of you who may be unaware, Zybala doused the crabgrass and fireworks surrounding the ring that BRIM crushed with lighter fluid.

Hood: I get the grass but why the fireworks? They weren’t FIREWORKY enough for him?

Smith: Don’t question his methods, Hood.

Hood: HE HAS NO METHODS

~While Mike is helping Emilio behind him we see Snuff extend a hand, helping BRIM out of the hole. A fan yells out, ‘AY! WHAT THE EVER LOVING FUCK!’ Zybala gets Emilio seated and squared and he stands, turning toward the commotion. He sees BRIM out of the hole, on all fours and Snuff standing back, as if nothing happened. Mike is confused but, he goes back after BRIM~

Smith: That masked ref just helped BRIM out of a hole!

Hood: Some might call that an act of heroism, Smith.

Smith: It’s cheating!

~Mike charges at BRIM...but BRIM pops up, catches Mike and POWERBOMBS him into the Crabgrass!!! Mike this with a hard THUD! He’s, thankfully, right outside of the crabgrass. But, while moaning and suffering the impact of the move, his head tilts and he sees the crabgrass...he winces, feeling even more pain. BRIM steps forward, jumps up and brings his ass onto Zybala’s chest!!! The fans watching all groan. BRIM remains seated on Zybala’s chest. Snuff dives in with the count~

123...NO!

Smith: HOLY FAST COUNT

Hood: I mean, that was kinda fast.

Smith: That count was hyper speed, Hood. I think this masked ref is out to get Zybala.

Hood: He’s simply here to ensure the survival of OCW...but not allowing Zybala to own it again.

~Zybala groans, his shoulder off the ground. BRIM returns to his feet, eyeing the ref. He, too, realizes something is up. But, it’s working in his favor, so he doesn’t fight it. BRIM pulls Zybala back off his feet. He hoists him onto his shoulders for CRACKIN NECKS~

Smith: Well if BRIM hits this I think Zybala’s done. Not just this stage but the entire evening.

Hood: Crackin Necks on that shitty Outsider turf is more like BREAKIN necks.

~Zybala realizes he’s in trouble and he wiggles and fights to get free!! BRIM steps in a hole, losing his balance...this ground isn’t exactly totally level. Zybala is able to break free and pull BRIM over with a pin attempt!!! Snuff stands by...but the crowd roars when, suddenly, out of Emilio’s garage emerges...DEAN~

Smith: IT’S DEAN!!

Hood: The original founder of OCW and the co-founder of Outsider’s!

Smith: He’s not going to let this stand!

~Dean, still in great shape and a menacing presence, folds his arms and eyes Snuff. Snuff gulps and drops to his feet, he counts the pin~

1!

2!

KICK OUT!!

Smith: Aww man! Zybala nearly scored the pinfall!

Hood: Well, you can cool your jets, Smith. With Dean out there that ref is going to, at the very least, call it fairly.

Smith: Yes! Finally some justice!

~Zybala pops back to his feet. BRIM gets to his. Mike charges at BRIM but BRIM lifts his leg and SMACKS Zybala in the face!! Mike flies backwards, onto Emilio. The fans groan. BRIM doubles over, taking a breather~

Smith: Oof. That kick hurt.

Hood: When a very stoppable force meets an immovable object.

Smith: I mean, sure.

~BRIM catches his breath and goes after Zybala. He pulls Zybala off the ground...Mike tries to get away, but BRIM is too strong. As he’s pulled away, Emilio reaches out, handing Mike a lighter. Mike flips the lighter open, producing a flame. BRIM starts to lift Mike onto his shoulders for CRACKIN NECKS...but Mike throws the flame onto the soaked crabgrass...IT GOES UP! The fire soon reaches the fireworks and BAM! ZOOM! CRACK! SMASH! People duck, the fans scream...it’s basically a third world country right now~

Smith: And it’s 4th of July here in Emilio’s backyard!

Hood: For...maybe the second time, I’m glad we’re in Detroit.

Smith: These fireworks have, obviously, distracted BRIM.

~Snuff dives to the ground. Dean does the same. The fans scatter. Emilio covers up. BRIM drops Zybala and ducks, holding his head. Mike, however, stands tall. The fireworks shoot all around him showing him off as a backyard deity. He puts his fists on his hips and throws his head into the air, with pride~

Smith: It’s Mike Zybala...king of the backyard scene!

Hood: As if that’s something to be proud of.

~The fireworks die down a bit. Enough for everyone to recover. BRIM raises his head, trying to figure out what’s going on..as he does he gets hit with a SUPERKICK!!! He leans back on his heels, almost falling over, but remaining on his feet. Zybala holds up his index finger and the fans yell out ‘ONE MORE TIME!!’ Zybala steps back and rushes forward with another SUPERKICK!!!! BRIM’s body snaps back onto the ground!! The fans go wild!! Zybala dives on top of BRIM. Dean points at Snuff and yells ‘COUNT THE PIN, SUCKA!” Snuff drops to his knees and counts~

1!!!

2!!!!

3!!!!!!!!

~The fans go wild. Zybala pops to his feet, throwing phantom superkicks into the air in celebration. Dean rushes up, hugging Zybala~

Smith: Yes! Zybala got the pin!

Hood: Yea but he needs one more. EVERYBODY CHILL THE FUCK OUT...this is far from over.

Smith: Hood is right. Zybala’s got one fall. He needs two to reclaim ownership.

Hood: Yes and as ridiculous as that sounds...something slightly more ridiculous needs to happen.

Smith: What’s that?

Hood: They now need to get from Emilio’s backyard to either the Garden of Betrayal OR Exile Island.

Smith: That is pretty ridiculous and not at all possible.

~Snuff rises and heads toward the owl statuette. He lifts it up and holds it high in the air...his body shakes, he recites some kinda incantation. People look around like ‘what in the fuck is going on’~

Smith: So this is weird.

Hood: I knew I hated owls! I knew it!

Smith: Let’s not judge owls just yet, Hood. Maybe this guy is a really big Alice Knight fan.

Hood: Impossible. Alice Knight would want Zybala to be owner of this place. Those two might as well be siblings.

~Snuff finishes whatever he’s doing. Zybala and Dean watch, confused. BRIM sits up, holding his jaw. Snuff places the Owl against the wooden fence. He pulls two boards apart revealing an entry...an entry into something unfamiliar. It’s dark and mysterious. Snuff motions for BRIM and Zybala to enter~

Smith: Uhhh

Hood: Yea, I’d probably nope right the fuck out of this.

~BRIM, maybe concussed or just straight pissed off at life in general, gets up with a very much ‘fuck it’ attitude and he heads for the strange gap in the fence. He manages to fit his body inside, disappearing. Fans that are remaining shriek and run, terrified over what they’ve witnessed. Zybala looks up at Dean~

Smith: Should Mike enter?

Hood: If he doesn’t, I’d imagine he forfeits.

~Dean tries to talk Mike out of it. But Mike is a warrior and he’s fuckin fearless. He pulls away from Dean and heads for the opening. He looks over his shoulder at Dean and nods. Dean nods back. Zybala steps in and vanishes. Snuff quickly steps into the opening. Dean gets a burst of regret...he runs forward, trying to step through to help his friend...but before he can reach the opening, it shuts. Dean barrels through the fence, landing in a neighbor’s hard. He looks around, pure confusion in his eyes~

Smith: What the…

Hood: Yea, I’ve got nothing.

~We suddenly cut away~

~Our view returns. We are at Exile Island. In the middle of the jungle. The magnificent hotel and casino Zybala has built stands above the trees in the distance. Zybala, BRIM, Snuff, and the Owl statue all stand next to each other. BRIM feels around his body. Zybala does the same...they are confused but, in one piece~

Smith: Okay. They made it to Exile Island through...I guess what can best be described as a portal.

Hood: Wormhole...portal. Shit’s wild, man.

Smith: And the second fall of this match will begin...if Zybala beats BRIM in Exile Island he regains ownership of OCW! If BRIM beats Zybala, this match will go to a third fall...inside the Garden of Betrayal.

~BRIM and Zybala both snap out of the weirdness pretty quick. Zybala lives in a constant state of weird whereas BRIM is familiar with wormholes and shit. So, this isn’t THAT crazy. Snuff, meanwhile, remains unmoved as if this is all old habit for him. He places the owl statuette in a safe place and monitors the action~

Smith: Something about that statue.

Hood: Yea, it’s an Owl. We got way too much Owl action going on.

Smith: Owls are very popular in OCW.

Hood: Unfortunately

~Zybala runs at BRIM. BRIM throws a lariat, but he’s a little off balance from the Superkick, still. So, he misses. Zybala ducks and waits for BRIM to turn around. He throws another SUPERKICK at BRIM...but, again, BRIM catches it and throws the leg around. Zybala spins and leaps up with an enziguri into the side of BRIM’s head!!! The big man stumbles to the side, holding his aching and swishy head~

Smith: BRIM’s head is taking a lot of punishment.

Hood: Kinda like how I feel after experiencing a Zybala promo.

Smith: STOP

Hood: You sending a telegram?

Smith: ST-err...shut it!

~Mike hurries around, looking in bushes and other areas for some weapons. He locates a stick...he shakes it and it falls apart from the dampness. He tosses it aside. He steps on something...he drops to one knee and digs...he pulls out a hidden immunity idol! It’s in the form of a tiny Zybala throwing a superkick. Zybala says, “YES”. He stands up and goes back after BRIM~

Smith: How convenient!

Hood: Yea, a little TOO convenient.

Smith: Look, Zybala just has a knack for finding those. He’s a Survivor winner.

Hood: Nobody won OCW Survivor, Smith. We all lost.

~Zybala grabs BRIM by the hair and hits him across the face with the tiny idol. BRIM leans over, bracing his body from falling with his right hand. He rubs his face like, ‘ow that fuckin hurt’. He looks up. Mike is surprised the first shot didn’t do the trick...so he reaches back for another one...but BRIM grabs Mike’s hand and holds it in place. BRIM rises and he rips the idol out of Mike’s hand. He looks at it...he palms it with his right hand and he crushes it into pieces. Zybala frowns. BRIM leans forward with a HUGE headbutt!!! Zybala stumbles and falls to the ground. BRIM staggers to the left, dropping to one knee...not the wisest move, it turns out~

Smith: BRIM acting on instinct...unfortunately his head has already endured a fair amount of trauma.

Hood: Man, if we do Survivor again we gotta have BRIM out there...crushing idols.

Smith: I think a little bit of Zybala died when that tiny replica of Mike was crushed into dust.

Hood: It was awesome, wasn’t it?

~BRIM gets up, shaking his head. He’s got one eye shut, battling what appears to be a pretty significant migraine. Zybala sits up, staring off. BRIM runs forward and he delivers a penalty kick into Mike’s chest, flattening the former owner of OCW out on the ground. BRIM drops to his knees and goes for a pin. Snuff looks around...no Dean in sight. So, he counts~

1!2!3..NO

Smith: Another quick count! C’MON

Hood: Haha, Zybala is fucked.

Smith: Who is under that mask!

~BRIM slams the back of Mike’s head into the ground, perhaps trying to let him know what a migraine feels like. He then reaches his feet and surveys his surroundings. They’re in a conveniently cleared out area surrounded by trees, bushes, foliage...the jungle, basically. BRIM hears a loud SCREECH! He turns to his right and spots what could be a family member of CHECKERS staring down at him. BRIM grabs a rock on the ground and throws it at the monkey, scaring it off. Zybala gets on all fours and crawls away. BRIM turns around, hearing his crawling and he goes after him. Zybala reaches some bushes...BRIM grabs him by the legs and yanks him back into the center of their cleared area. Zybala flips over and hits BRIM in the head with a pot!! BRIM stumbles back, holding his head...he dry heaves. He drops to one knee~

Smith: Zybala found a cooking pot!

Hood: That’s it! I get it...that’s a living area from a past Survivor! No wonder Zybala knows it so well.

Smith: Ah, you know what? I think you’re right. We obviously didn’t do a good job cleaning it up after the show.

Hood: CLASSIC OCW, BABY

~Mike throws the pot at BRIM...BRIM swats it away with his quick and massive hands. Mike runs at BRIM...BRIM pops to his feet, he hoists Mike up and slams him into the Earth with a pop up powerbomb!!! Zybala hits hard, arching his back in pain. BRIM stumbles into a tree, hugging it, he dry heaves a few more times...the head trauma making him nauseous~

Smith: Can BRIM continue competing...he’s obviously sick from all the head shots.

Hood: He’ll be fine. Quit trying to HAND this company over to Zybala. Quit trying to destroy OCW.

Smith: I’m merely concerned about BRIM’s safety.

Hood: Yea, right.

~Mike groans, sitting up. BRIM looks over his head to find a pretty thick branch. Zybala returns to his feet, stumbling around. BRIM reaches up and grabs the branch...displaying the freakish strength he possesses, he rips the branch clean off the tree and charges forward...he nearly takes Mike’s head off with a clothesline from the branch!!! Zybala twists inside out before landing atop leaves, grass, and dirt...all surrounded by jungle. BRIM drops the branch and falls to one knee, holding his head once again~

Smith: That man is ridiculously strong. It’s almost unfair.

Hood: What’s unfair is Zybala being able to fight in his three home locations.

Smith: BRIM signed on, Hood. That’s not Zybala’s fault.

~BRIM returns to his feet. He looks down at Zybala. He looks over at Snuff. This feels like a formality. He reaches to pull Zybala up when he hears a roar. He turns to his right and sees Zybala’s friendly one eyed panther poking its head in from the jungle. BRIM drops Zybala and eyes the panther with anxiety. The panther growls, it’s one eye locked on BRIM~

Smith: And we’ve got panthers.

Hood: Not a sex panther either. We’ve got one eyed panthers!

Smith: Seems like we should have maybe put a fence up, keeping lethal predators out of this match.

Hood: CLASSIC OCW, BABY

~With BRIM distracted, Zybala rolls him up!!! Snuff stands back, arms folded. BRIM kicks out. Zybala rolls over and gets to his knees...he looks up at Snuff like ‘c’mon, man!’ BRIM returns to his feet and he bitch slaps the hell out of the side of Zybala’s head from behind. Mike tumbles to the ground. Snuff moves out of the way. Suddenly, the panther roars with anger...Mike’s his buddy. He fed him a ferret. So, the panther takes off and leaps at BRIM~

Smith: Um, might need to get medical out here as well as animal control.

Hood: He’s being attacked by a fucking panther. There is NO protocol for this.

~The Panther pounces on BRIM, taking him down. BRIM reaches up, grabbing the panther by the mouth to keep it from biting him. The Panther’s claws dig into the ground. BRIM reaches up and rips at the Panther’s other eye...the Panther cries out as BRIM rips it’s lone remaining eye out!!! With the panther injured and stunned, BRIM grabs the Panther’s jaws and rips them all the way open, breaking them in half and killing the panther instantly. He gets to his feet, holding the dead panther by the skin of it’s neck. BRIM’s breathing heavily...he looks pretty fuckin deadly right now~

Smith: BRIM just killed a panther with his bare hands!

Hood: More like BEAR hands.

Smith: That’s unbelievable!

Hood: I seriously don’t know how this guy ever loses.

~Zybala is slow to one knee. He looks up and sees BRIM holding the bloody, dead panther in his hand. Zybala looks over at BRIM. BRIM throws the eye he ripped out at Zybala, hitting him in the shoulder. Mike sees the eye and freezes with a mix of shock and horror. BRIM lifts the panther, he grabs it by the hind legs and swings it, smashing Zybala in the head with the dead panther!! Zybala’s body hits the ground, hard~

Smith: BRIM just assaulted Zybala with a dead panther!

Hood: Um, say that again, for the blind fans at home.

Smith: BRIM JUST ASSAULTED ZYBALA WITH A DEAD PANTHER

Hood: Well, there you go, OCW. We’ve set a new standard of insanity.

~With Zybala down, BRIM brings the panther’s body up and slams it into Zybala...he does this over and over and over. The panther is pretty fucking heavy...we’re not sure how heavy, but heavy enough to do some damage. Snuff watches on, arms folded. BRIM hits Zybala over and over, venting some frustration over having to wrestle in all these weird locations. Blood starts to splatter from the panther’s body receiving so much trauma. He finally tosses the Panther’s body to the side and looks down at Zybala, covered in hair and panther blood. BRIM’s chest heaves from exhaustion. He drops to both knees and covers Mike. Snuff dives in with the count~

1! 2! 3!!!!

~Snuff leaps to his feet, pointing at BRIM~

Smith: Another fast count!

Hood: Let’s be real. Zybala wasn’t getting up...could’ve been Ehud making the count and he’d have remained down.

Smith: Doesn’t make it right.

Hood: Well, whatever...still doesn’t take away from the fact that BRIM beat Zybala via PANTHER BEATING

Smith: Really hope PETA and other animal friendly organizations aren’t watching. We might get a strongly worded letter or, worse, twitter backlash.

Hood: Haha as if we give a fuck.

~Snuff locates the owl statuette. He clutches it and says some words. He then heads toward a thick bush and parts it with the statuette revealing another hole. A passage into a strange looking area. BRIM, on his feet, wipes off some of the panther bloody and hair and sees the passage. No longer a shock, he grabs Zybala and tosses him over his shoulder and heads that way~

Smith: Can’t believe I’m saying this but that portal or wormhole is the least shocking thing we’ve seen in the past five or so minutes.

Hood: And look at BRIM, he’s helping Zybala through it. What a nice guy.

Smith: Yea, sure. He’s going to probably slam Zybala down when they step through and try to get a quick win in the third stage.

Hood: Don’t get my hopes up.

~BRIM steps through with Zybala. Snuff looks around before darting in with the mysterious owl statuette. The gap suddenly closes, leaving us alone in Exile Island with the carcass of the dead panther as the only sign anything out of the ordinary took place~

Smith: Okay. I’m guessing they are now in the Garden of Betrayal?

Hood: I mean, via process of elimination that makes sense.

~We cut away from Exile Island~

~And we suddenly cut to the Garden of Betrayal. BRIM has Zybala over his shoulder. Snuff heads toward a tiny waterfall and places the owl statuette at the top to watch over the action. BRIM is a little uneasy over the aura and sight of that statuette...but he’s close to achieving his mission. So, he pulls Zybala down a bit and slams him into the ground with a SPINEBUSTER!! He hooks both legs. Snuff sprints over and dives in with the count~

1!2!3!!!

KICK OUT!

Smith: Zybala kicked out!

Hood: Damnit, we’re so close to avoiding disaster. Just call the match, Snuff! Call it!

Smith: What?! NO

~Snuff leans in to BRIM and whispers probably what Hood just shouted. Zybala overhears and throws a front kick, breaking up the conversation. Snuff falls back. BRIM gets to his feet...Zybala kips up, full of fire at the thought of being screwed over – AGAIN. Mike runs at BRIM...BRIM ducks and gets Mike on his shoulders in a fireman’s carry! Mike wiggles, trying to get free...BRIM tosses him over for a death valley driver...but Mike’s able to flip all the way onto his feet. BRIM looks his way and Zybala throws a SUPERKICK!!! BRIM gets his hands up...the kick lands, but into BRIM’s hands first. The big man stumbles back, into some flowers. Zybala charges forward and leaps in the air, taking BRIM down with METEORA!!! HUGE impact!! BRIM lands HARD in a bunch of beautiful flowers. Mike pops back to his feet. He turns his eyes toward the mysterious Snuff~

Smith: I think Zybala is ready to figure out who is under that mask.

Hood: I mean, if I were him I’d like to know who’s trying to fuck me.

~Zybala stalks Snuff. Snuff back pedals, hands up, begging for mercy. He steps into some flowers and winces. They look down and see his pants caught on some thorns. Zybala has an idea. He grabs Snuff and throws him to the side. He reaches in and rips off a long strip of thorn covered vine. He heads back for BRIM. BRIM rises from the flower bed, holding his aching head. He steps out and right into a drop toe hold from Mike!!! BRIM falls front first onto the ground. Zybala hops on his back and wraps the thorn covered vine around BRIM’s forehead!! He yanks back with a modified camel clutch!! BRIM yells out in pain as the thorns dig into his scalp~

Smith: Zybala giving BRIM a crown of thorns...tearing at his scalp!

Hood: He grew those flowers there for that exact purpose! The fix is in!

Smith: I’m sorry, but he’s not the guy with a ref trying to hand him the victory.

~Zybala pulls back harder and harder...the thorns start to slowly tear upward, ripping through BRIM’s scalp. Dark red blood begins to leak down his face. His eyes are shut, his mouth is open...his white teeth corrupted by the blood spilling and dripping off his nose and upper lip. Blood runs down Zybala’s forearms, the thorns ripping and digging into his hands~

Smith: Zybala is tearing his hands apart trying to regain ownership of this company.

Hood: Oh yes, let’s worry about Zybala’s hands while BRIM’s head is getting sliced apart.

Smith: I’m just saying.

Hood: BRIM’s gonna be so pissed. He bleeds in EVERY match. It’s like he’s got some extremely rare blood type OCW likes to sell without his knowledge. “HEY let’s put BRIM in a hardcore match and make him bleed so we can sell more of that blood”

Smith: I seriously doubt that’s the thought process.

~This doesn’t look good for BRIM. His head is aching...it’s bleeding. He’s got no way of escaping. Snuff stands by, looking on...almost as though he’s malfunctioning. What does he do? And then, suddenly, an alligator skinned boot comes out of nowhere and SMACKS Zybala in the head!!! Zybala falls to the side, relinquishing the hold! BRIM drops to the ground, the thorns still stuck in his forehead. Our camera pans up to see the signature hat and sunglasses of GREGORY POBLANO. He stands over Zybala...snapping his fingers, he gets Snuff to run over and clean off his very expensive leather boot~

Smith: Poblano is back! And he just kicked Zybala in the head!

Hood: This man is saving this company. We should all thank him.

Smith: He’s screwing Zybala once more!

~Poblano instructs Snuff to grab BRIM and drag him on top of Zybala. Snuff does as instructed...he pulls and pulls and pulls and manages to get BRIM’s arm on Zybala’s chest. He drops to his knees to make the count...but, before he can, the door to the Garden of Betrayal is kicked open. They all turn and see Marcus Welsh~

Smith: And Welsh has arrived! He’s not going to see a repeat of Death March.

Hood: As if this match hasn’t been wild enough...let’s get EVERYBODY involved

~Poblano scoffs and tells Snuff to make the count. Welsh rushes forward and snares the owl statuette. He holds it over his head, threatening to smash it. Poblano’s complexion goes white. He orders Snuff to stop. Snuff gets to his knees, looking over...when he sees the owl statuette in peril his body tenses up from nerves. Poblano slowly walks, hands out, begging Marcus to hand it over~

Smith: What on EARTH is with that statue.

Hood: No idea. But Poblano has been super mysterious ever since he took over OCW. He’s unbelievably wealthy and nobody knows where the money came from. Hell, nobody knows where HE came from.

Smith: Indeed. We just cashed the checks and didn’t ask questions.

Hood: Well, to be fair, this company was in shambles before he took over.

~Welsh yells out “WHO ARE YOU? WHAT IS THIS?” Poblano just replies, nervously, “Give me the owl.” Snuff continues to watch on...from behind him, we see Zybala rise, he reaches out, his hands covered in blood. He grabs Snuff’s mask and pulls it off~

Smith: SNUFF IS ZYBALDA

Hood: Geezus...so much betrayal going on in this garden

Smith: Zybala’s evil ugly doppelganger who sold OCW out from under him!

~Furious, Mike reaches forward with his bloodied, torn hands and he grabs at ZyBALDa’s face, rubbing his blood all over his facial features. ZyBALDa is frozen in fear. Mike then kicks him in the balls!! ZyBALDa doubles over. Mike takes a few steps back, prepared to hit a SUPERKICK~

Smith: Superkick his head off, Mike! Make him pay!!

Hood: Give the guy a break...he’s got no hair. He’s ugly. He’s fat. He probably burned through the money he made off the sale. Just let him go!

Smith: No way! Justice must be served!

~Before Zybala can follow through, he’s scooped up by BRIM!!! BRIM is still wearing the thorns around his head...but the scowl on his face is prevalent! Zybala tries to break free but BRIM’s grip is too fuckin strong. He’s got Zybala in position...he jumps up and he drops Zybala with CRACKIN NECKS!!! The entire Garden of Betrayal shivers and tremors and shakes from impact. Welsh’s eyes bug out...his hands lose their strength. The owl falls. ZyBALDa hits the ground and makes the count~

1!

2!

3!!!!!

Smith: NO!!!

Hood: YESSSSS

~A bell rings, from somewhere. Belvedere voice sounds out over our picture~

Belvedere: Your winner...and the NEW OCW SAVAGE CHAMPION...BRIM!!!!!

~BRIM rolls off of Zybala. He lays there. Welsh charges forward, kicking ZyBALDa out of the way. He drops to one knee, checking on Zybala. Behind him, we see Poblano holding the owl statuette...he inspects it...it appears to be fine. He breathes a sigh of relief. ZyBALDa stands and backs up, siding next to Poblano~

Marcus Welsh: Poblano. This will NOT stand.

Gregory Poblano: Too bad you don’t call the shots, Marcus. Zybala had all the advantages and he still lost. OCW remains, mine.

~Welsh is incredulous. Turning and standing~

Marcus Welsh: You hired a rogue referee. You kicked him in the head. You don’t deserve this promotion. Give it back to Zybala, where it belongs.

Gregory Poblano: Nope. In fact, how about I fire him and, you.

~Welsh doesn’t have much to say. From behind, Zybala gets to his feet, standing next to Marcus. He’s defeated but not broken. From outside the Garden enter Cap Slock, LEO, The Knife Man, Jones, Knux, AKB, Who’Re, and EVEN THE EASTERN EUROPEAN. They back up Welsh and Zybala...they head for Poblano~

Gregory Poblano: Whoa. Whoa...you all work for me. Stop!

~They aren’t stopping. It’s pretty clear a mutiny is at hand. A purge is about to take place...purging the mysterious tyrant looking down on the entire promotion~

Gregory Poblano: Shit. SHIT. Ragana...Ragana! Help me!

~He looks at the owl statuette and places it against the glass exterior wall of the garden. A hole opens. ZyBALDa jumps through it. Poblano pauses, looking back~

Gregory Poblano: This promotion is mine and I’ll return to claim it.

~And, with that, he hops through the hole. Zybala runs forward, trying to catch him. He dives into the hole...it starts to shut...he gets stuck in it...his front half in, his back half out...we get a glimpse of what’s on the other side~

Zybala: What the…

~Zybala is at human crotch level...just the upper half of his body visible. Fans surround him...but none notice him, they are too laser locked on what’s going on in an OCW ring. We hear Scruff’s hand hit the mat three thunderous times. Belvedere’s golden voice calls out~

Belvedere: YOUR WINNER AND STILL OCW CHAMPION...MIKE ZYBALA!!!!!

~Zybala’s eyes widen. WHAT DID HE JUST HEAR? The crowd goes wild. The arena shakes with ovation. Zybala can’t see anything...he turns, looking to his side at the aisle way as he sees himself, marching up the ramp with the OCW Title over his shoulder and Marcus Welsh by his side! The fans all chant “ZYBALA! ZYBALA!” And, suddenly, it all vanishes...Mike is pulled back into our reality. He falls and tumbles back into the Garden of Betrayal. On his ass, he looks at the OCW staff surrounding him~

Marcus Welsh: You okay, bud?

Mike Zybala: Marcus! MARCUS

Marcus Welsh: I’m right here, Mike.

Mike Zybala: I saw it. You won’t believe it. But I saw it.

Marcus Welsh: What did you see?

Mike Zybala: I was OCW Champion. You were by my side. It was real!

~Welsh looks at everyone else with an expression that says “We gotta check this guy for a concussion.”~

Mike Zybala: The fans were going wild. The arena was shaking. It. It was glorious.

Marcus Welsh: C’mon, Mike...let’s get you looked at.

~The OCW Staff grab Mike and help him out. He continues talking about what he saw with wonder and amazement in his eyes. Leo hands Welsh the bag that contains the Savage Title, staying behind~

Leo: Here you go, sir.

Marcus Welsh: Thanks.

~Welsh turns to BRIM, who is picking the thorns out of his head~

Marcus Welsh: BRIM...there’s a lot that can be said about what just happened. But, one thing I cannot say is that you didn’t earn this. You’re one tough son of a bitch. Congratulations.

~BRIM stands, wiping the blood from his eyes and then wiping his hands on his pants. He extends his hands and Welsh opens the bag and slides the Savage belt out, placing it in the open, eager palms of the new champion~

Smith: Like Welsh said...BRIM earned it. I may not agree with the outcome but I cannot deny the effort.

Hood: Still hard to believe Supreme Machine gave that thing up.

Smith: I know.

~BRIM questions whether this is the original Savage Title...but he doesn’t care. He’s beat up and in pain and, well, he’s a champion again. So, he tosses it over his shoulder. Everybody is set to leave when BRIM stops Welsh and Leo. Behind them, he sees a large shadow looming just outside the glass wall of the Garden of Betrayal~

BRIM: I think Poblano is coming back.

~Welsh and Leo turn. They, too, see the shadow looming just outside the Garden of Betrayal~

Marcus Welsh: Oh, really? Well, let him come. Let’s finish this.

~The shadow remains for a few seconds growing darker and darker~

Smith: That’s a pretty big shadow.

Hood: Uh, yea. I’d probably vamos, if you know what I mean.

~Welsh grabs Leo and drags him along as they approach the shadow. Suddenly, the shadow crashes through the glass...shattering it everywhere and through the carnage and wreckage appears SUPREME MACHINE~

Smith: IT’S SUPREME MACHINE

Hood: HOLY SHIT

~SuMa has the REAL Savage Belt around his waist. Welsh and Leo stop in their tracks. Leo looks at Welsh as if to say “I thought you talked with him about this Savage Title stuff.” SuMa reaches out and grabs both Welsh and Leo by the throat...he hoists them up and SLAMS them into the ground with a double chokeslam!!! They hit hard!! The furious, enraged SuMa steps forward toward BRIM. BRIM, newly fashioned Savage Title over his shoulder, looks at SuMa like “Ah shit, here we go again.” He’s exhausted but he ain’t gonna back down~

Smith: I think it’s pretty clear Supreme Machine NEVER relinquished his Savage Title.

Hood: No shit Captain Obvious

Smith: He got wind of what was going down and he’s here to let everyone know that if ANYBODY wants that Savage Championship, they’ve got to go through him.

Hood: BRIM’s a big, scary fucker but if there’s anybody that can match him in that department it’s the scariest most unstoppable force in OCW history...Supreme Machine.

~BRIM looks up at SuMa and throws a punch...but SuMa blocks it and headbutts BRIM!!! BRIM is staggered...SuMa wraps both hands around BRIM’s neck...he lifts him up and drops him into the ground with a sit out powerbomb!!! The fans outside go wild!!! They’ve made their way around the Garden of Betrayal. SuMa stands over BRIM. He looks at BRIM’s Savage Championship and stomps on it with his foot before storming out of the Garden. We cut outside to find that the Garden of Betrayal, for tonight, resides in Detroit! SuMa exits and is swarmed by fans trying to get his autograph...but he blows right past them, focused~

Smith: Supreme Machine just gave BRIM notice. If BRIM wants to be the TRUE Savage Champion, he’s got to deal with SuMa.

Hood: Yea, but BRIM IS the Savage Champion. He earned it.

Smith: Some confusion there, for sure. I’m sure we’ll get clarification later tonight, once Welsh wakes up.

~We cut to a training room at the base of an abandoned building. Veronica is getting ready for her match. She’s watching the broadcast and has a sneer across her face over the return of SuMa. Zybala enters, being helped inside by Knife Man and Cap Slock. He goes on and on about his vision...what he saw. Chuck looks up at Veronica and does the ‘he’s crazy’ hand sign. We cut back to Smith and Hood~

Smith: Unbelievable. Simply unbelievable. Words cannot describe what we just witnessed.

Hood: Yea, I mean if you’re just tuning in...good luck catching up.

Smith: In short, BRIM is the Savage Champion. But Supreme Machine has returned and he, too, appears to be Savage Champion.

Hood: Yea, and Zybala lost his bid to reclaim ownership but in doing so managed to run Poblano off? So, like, who is our owner now and where is the money going to come from?

Smith: I don’t know and, well, I’d rather not get into the portals and wormholes and whatever it was we witnessed during all that.

Hood: The creepy OWL statue thing.

Smith: Yea, let’s just...well, let’s just move on.

Hood: Good idea.


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~We cut back to the OCW Studio. Cheasy is kinda gobsmacked (as we all are) over what he’s just seen~

Cheasy M: Uh, yea. So...I don’t really know what to make of...yea. Right.

~He sighs and just moves on~

Cheasy M: Anyway, I’m back with some breaking news!

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Cheasy M: That’s right! Crash Rodriguez is returning to OCW and he will be a competitor inside the Great Illuminatus at Carpe Noctem on February 27th! Crash is due to break out at some point and many people feel that his time is now.

~The camera cuts. Cheasy adjusts~

Cheasy M: The Proud and Strong continue to grow! And now, back to Smith and Hood as Access Denied rolls on!

~We cut back to Smith and Hood~

Smith: Well fans, it’s time for some more championship action!

Hood: We talking premium porntube type stuff?

Smith: What? Excuse me?!

Hood: Nothing. Not like I’d ever pay for that stuff, only suckers pay for porn.

Smith: I wouldn’t know. I mean, I do enjoy the occasional romance novel, but that’s as far as my salacity dives.

Hood: Sure, whatever that means.

Smith: But what we’re dealing with here is some Craze Championship action!

Hood: Aww shit

Smith: Ed Houston defeated BRIM and Dylan Thomas at Death March to become a three time Craze Champion.

Hood: Yes, and he froze his rocket boosters off doing it.

Smith: Indeed...tonight, he faces OCW’s newest member of the Hall of Fame...the returning PERZAG

Hood: So great to have PerZag back. It’s been awhile since he’s held an OCW Title, right?

Smith: I could be wrong but I think the last belt PerZag held WAS the OCW Title in 2017.

Hood: Sheesh

Smith: Tonight, he could return to the champion’s winner circle IF he can beat Ed. Houston, on the other hand, is looking to continue building a resume that is quietly turning into Hall of Fame worthy.

Hood: He’s won championships. He’s defeated Hall of Famers. Yea, the dude is becoming a staple around here.

Smith: But, tonight, he’ll have to defeat PerZag without the use of his aerial move set as this is a NO FLY ZONE Match.

Hood: You just know NASA is behind that stipulation.

Smith: I can’t say. Can Ed Houston overcome the stipulation to retain his Craze Title or will PerZag claim another championship in his return to the ring? Let’s head to the ring to find out!

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~We cut to the ring. Fans are bouncing around and rubbing up against each other to stay warm...body heat friction, oh yea. Wait, is that two people fucking? We quickly cut away to Belvedere. He clears his voice and looks as professional as ever~

Belvedere: Ladies and Gentlemen the following contest is a NO FLY ZONE Match and it is scheduled for ONE FALL! This match is for the OCW Craze Championship!!!

~Huge ovation~

Belvedere: Introducing first, the challenger…

~'Hall of Fame' by The Script ft. will.i.am blasts throughout the Mean Streets of Detroit. Fans turn in all directions trying to locate THE WORTHIEST OF THEM ALL. And...THERE HE IS! PerZag appears on a street that feeds directly to the OCW ring. He’s got his hands on his hips and is looking out into the sky with the presence and aura of a Hall of Famer. A magnificent coat cloaks his body, keeping him warm. ON the back it says ‘Hall of Famer’. With prestige, poise, and a hint of pomposity, PerZag makes his way down the street with fans parting like the red sea to give him passage~

Smith: He looks like a Hall of Famer, Hood.

Hood: He always has, Smith. PerZag is one of the greatest success stories in OCW history.

Smith: Indeed. He joined as an afterthought...most people had him labeled as a ‘jobber’ but he quickly aligned himself with Scott Syren and rose from jobber to main eventer in the span of a few months.

Hood: Some people have it, Smith. And PerZag’s got it.

~PerZag reaches the ring...the fans finish parting and stand behind him. He takes in a deep breath before marching up the steps and entering through the ropes. The streets of Detroit go wild with enthusiasm over the return of an OCW legend!! PerZag stands in the center of the ring, arms outstretched~

Belvedere: From Benalla, Victoria, ‘Australia’…

~PerZag shoots Belvedere a menacing glare. Belvedere responds with a ‘hey, I’m forced to say it that way’ look. Zag lets it slide~

Belvedere: Standing 6’5 and weighing in at 216lbs...he is a former OCW Champion...he is in the OCW Hall of Fame...he is the Worthiest of Them All...he is...PerZag!!!!

~PerZag backs up into a corner and leans back, anticipating the arrival of his opponent...the Craze Champion, Ed Houston~

Smith: PerZag looks as confident as I’ve ever seen him, Hood.

Hood: The time off appears to have done him some good.

Smith: Yes, spending time in Australia…

Hood: ‘Australia’...we’re still not sure if it truly exists.

Smith: Oh please...it’s legit.

~Hood leans forward, eyeing Smith~

Hood: You aren’t a British Spy, are you? Are you one of ‘them’?

Smith: Stop invading my personal space!

~Smith slaps at Hood. While doing so, “You’re Gonna Go Far Kid” by Offspring hits!!! The fans go wild!! More crowd parting as we see a giant rocket glide its way across the road toward the ring. Seated behind the wheel is OCW Craze Champion, Ed Houston!!! The fans chant ‘ED! ED! ED!’~

Belvedere: From Miami, Florida...standing 5’9 and weighing in at 175lbs...he is the OCW Craze Champion...he is...Ed Houston!!!!

~Houston’s rocket ship reaches the ring. He tries to stop it but has trouble controlling the ship and it hits the ring!!! The fans gasp! The entire ring shakes. PerZag face palms. Belvedere steadies himself. Houston pauses before stepping out and throwing his arms in the air with the Craze Title held high. A fan yells out, ‘HE’S OKAY!’ and they all go wild~

Smith: Bit of a crash landing there but no harm, no foul

Hood: Geezus, revoke that man’s driver’s license immediately. He’s more of a menace on the roads than he is in the ring!

Smith: I’m sure he’s a fine driver.

Hood: He just plowed a giant rocketship that was moving at a brisk 5 miles per hour into a ring that wasn’t moving...at all!

Smith: Accidents happen, Hood. Especially in Detroit.

Hood: Fuck outta here with that shit.

~Houston leaps off the nose of the rocket and onto the apron. Some OCW officials walk up with frowns on their faces, bitching about their jobs...they grab the back of the rocket and yank it away from the ring. Houston turns around and raises a fist in support of their work ethic. They do not respond. He then leaps over the top rope and into the ring. Scruff rushes over~

Smith: Scruff informing Ed there will be none of that.

Hood: Of what?

Smith: Jumping...he just jumped over the top rope and into the ring.

Hood: Geezus. Are the rules going to be THAT strict?

Smith: It’s a no fly zone. That means there is no flying in this zone. The zone is the ring.

Hood: Yea, I got that.

~Houston enters the ring and hands the Craze Title over to Scruff holds it high. The fans cheer. He turns and gives it to Belvedere who exits the ring. Houston is dressed normally...he’s got to be cold. But, the support from the crowd has him fired up. PerZag remains watching him in the corner. The bell finally sounds. Zag stands upright and removes his robe, casually dropping it onto the apron. An OCW official rushes over and snares it~

Smith: And here we go...a Hall of Famer taking on a wrestler looking to build a Hall of Fame resume.

Hood: As crazy as it may sound, Ed’s probably the favorite. He’s accomplished a lot more these past few years in OCW than PerZag has.

Smith: Those are facts.

Hood: I am a factual guy.

~PerZag approaches Ed, who is standing in the center of the ring. Zag towers over Ed...his six foot five stature appearing more dominant than usual. The sub-six foot Ed Houston looks up at PerZag, refusing to back down. Tension is in the air...two modern day icons of OCW about to wage war for what might be the first time~

Smith: You can feel it! These two OCW stars about to wage war right here in Detroit!

Hood: The motor city hasn’t been this relevant since the last time OCW was here!

Smith: When was that?

Hood: No clue.

~PerZag shoves Houston. Pure arrogance. Ed shakes his head...he’s not gonna put up with that shit. Hall of Famer or not...Houston fires back with right hands! He pummels PerZag in the head, sending the Hall of Famer stumbling into the ropes! The fans go wild!! He whips Zag off the ropes. PerZag reverses!! Houston runs toward the ropes, he leaps up and springboards off the top rope with a moonsault and he nails Zag!!! He goes for the pin...but Scruff comes in and rips Houston off of Zag, yanking him to his feet. Ed is shocked. The fans boo~

Hood: The hell happened to Scruff? Is he a secret NASA spy?

Smith: This is a No Fly Zone match, Hood. Ed Houston just performed a springboard moonsault off the top rope.

Hood: Ahh shit, so he’s DQ’d.

Smith: He could be. I think it’s up to Scruff.

~Houston throws his head back and his arms up when he realizes what the issue is. Scruff explains that he’s not going to DQ him but he warns Ed not to do it again. Houston nods and pats Scruff on the back. Scruff is violently thrown out of the way by PerZag! Houston, caught off guard, tries to fight back but is kicked in the gut, violently. He doubles over. PerZag hoists Ed up for a powerbomb~

Smith: PerZag’s got Ed up...Hood, he’s going for Worthiest Move of All! If he hits this, it’s over!

Hood: Man, this might be over QUICK

Smith: Indeed

~Ed tries to turn it into a hurricanrana! The fans go wild. He gets PerZag spinning...he tries to flip over, but PerZag holds on and hoists Zag up and brings him down with a powerbomb into a double knee backbreaker. WORTHIEST MOVE OF ALL!!! Ed’s body flies into the air before landing, hard on the mat. PerZag makes the cover. Scruff slides in with the count~

1!

2!

3!!!!

~The bell rings~

Belvedere: Here is your winner...AND THE NEW OCW CRAZE CHAMPION...PERZAG!!!!!

Smith: Wow! A shocker!

Hood: I don’t think anybody is shocked that PerZag won...moreso that it happened so fuckin quick.

Smith: Ed Houston got caught up in the momentum of a reversal on his irish whip...instinct took over and he violated the chief rule of this match. That caused a break in the action...a break that PerZag interrupted to defeat Ed Houston in record fashion.

Hood: Kinda sucks that we didn’t get the classic we were expecting but PerZag is opportunistic...just like all Hall of Famers are. He probably learned that from Syren.

Smith: I wouldn’t be surprised.

~PerZag exits the ring, retrieving his robe. He yanks the Craze Title from Belvedere and holds it up high, with fans surrounding him going wild. PerZag is BACK! Houston, meanwhile, sits up, unaware of where he is or what’s taken place~

Smith: The sting of defeat about to set in for Ed.

Hood: Fuckin guy struggled in 2021 but he ended it strong. Now, sadly, more of the same here in 2022

Smith: Will The Rocketman rebound? He usually does.

Hood: I hope so. OCW is at its best when Ed Houston is flying high.

~Houston realizes what’s taken place. He slaps the mat out of frustration and pushes Scruff away, needing a moment to himself. PerZag continues to celebrate in the background~

Smith: Classic image there of Houston suffering defeat with PerZag celebrating victory in the background.

Hood: The ups and downs of competition.

~PerZag throws his title over his shoulder and turns to head inside where it’s warm...when suddenly he’s jumped from behind!!~

Smith: What the?

Hood: Did PerZag spill the beans about Australia? Is that the British spy society coming to get him?

Smith: No, Hood. I think that’s just The Lost Stranger.

Hood: Oh. Wait...is TLS a British Spy?

Smith: NO

~TLS spins PerZag around and he drops him with a DDT on the concrete!!! PerZag is down! The fans are all shocked. TLS rips the Craze Title out from under the fallen PerZag and he looks into it. He looks DEEP into the belt~

Smith: Is TLS calling his shot? Is he going after PerZag and the Craze Title?

Hood: I think he is!! TLS versus PerZag! What a match!

~TLS sighs and drops the belt on top of PerZag. He then disappears into the crowd leaving everyone mystified~

Smith: I mean, I’d say that means he’s going for the Craze Title...how about you?

Hood: Certainly seems that way.

Smith: TLS appears to have asked for a Craze Title shot, folks. When we get confirmation, we’ll let you know. Now, back to Cheasy M inside the OCW Studio!


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~We return to Cheasy M inside the OCW Studio~

Cheasy M: Wow! TLS laying PerZag out. It looks like we are going to get TLS challenging for the Craze Title and, I mean, he earned it! TLS could become a champion in OCW once again!

~The camera cuts. Cheasy adjusts~

Cheasy M: But, I’ve got another signing to announced. Folks, this is an old fashioned in-ring competitor who is looking for a shot...a shot at pro wrestling glory.

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Cheasy M: Get to know the name, fans because he’s sure to make an impact. I’m told Mr. Behrman will make his in-ring debut THIS Monday at Massacre!

~The camera cuts. Cheasy adjusts~

Cheasy M: Alright fans, back to Smith and Hood at Access Denied! If any other news breaks, you’ll be sure to hear it from me!

~We return to Smith and Hood~

Smith: Well fans, it’s time for another unique match concept.

Hood: Potassium Man Match?

Smith: What on Earth is that?

Hood: A match where people throw potatoes at each other for sixty minutes and whoever survives…

Smith: I’m gonna stop you right there. That match sounds horrible.

Hood: Well, coming from Alice Knight’s #1 fanboy I’ll take that as a compliment.

Smith: Whatever. Folks, up next is our Mean Streets of Detroit Match…a concept conjured by OCW TransAtlantic Champion, Veronica Strader.

Hood: Totally fair that she created the match, right?

Smith: Champion’s advantage, Hood. Veronica will be competing in this match, attempting to defend her Championship against Dylan Thomas. Dylan Thomas is the 2021 Face of the Year and many experts are predicting a breakthrough year for Perfection Personified.

Hood: Dylan Thomas as OCW Champion in 2022, you’re saying?

Smith: Some have said that.

Hood: I could buy into that. Dylan looks like a World Champion...way more than whatever the fuck Outcast has going on in the looks department.

Smith: While Dylan Thomas is solidified as an OCW star...Veronica is still fighting for acceptance in OCW...at least in the eyes of the fans and some of her peers. People whisper that she was given her title. Others outright shout that she doesn’t deserve the spot she’s been given. Some wish she’d remained purged.

Hood: Hey, she’s hot. I’ll give her that. And she threw her sister off a roof so, ya know, she’s willing to do whatever it takes and I’m all for a woman who will do whatever it takes.

Smith: So, tonight, these two will fight it out all over Detroit with one objective...survive with the TransAtlantic Championship. The winner leaves with gold...the loser, exits with disappointment.

Hood: Really hope Dylan dressed appropriately this time.

Smith: I’m told we’re gonna bypass Belvedere and cut straight to the match. Buckle up, fans...this one is bound to get wild.

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~We cut instantly to the back of a van. Is it the Slam BUSS???? Maybe. Dylan is seated, legs extended. He’s got a wife beater on, tucked into athletic pants. He’s taping his fists and wrapping his arms. Lissandra is seated leaned against the side, watching~

Driver: We’re almost there, Mr. Thomas.

~Thomas sighs before bringing his arm up and severing the tape with his teeth. The van comes to a stop. He looks over at Lissandra. Concern covers her face~

Dylan Thomas: I’ll be fine.

~Dylan leans forward and gives the wife he adores a kiss before kicking the back doors open and exiting. Lissandra tosses him an athletic jacket to wear, he throws it on and zips it up...while doing so, he speaks, his warm breath producing visible couds~

Dylan Thomas: Make a reservation. Some place fancy. We’ll have a title win to celebrate in a few hours, okay?

~Lissandra smiles, but it’s obvious she remains greatly concerned. Dylan shuts the back doors to the van and pats the side of the vehicle. It drives away. He’s left alone, staring up at the very abandoned, very dilapidated Packard Plant. Rubbing his hands together, he shakes his head and produces a chuckle~

Dylan Thomas: I should have known.

~Dylan slaps his taped hands together and marches forward~

Smith: Dylan Thomas poking fun at the fact that they are beginning the match in a location chosen by Veronica!

Hood: Is the fix in, Smith?

Smith: She was here last week, scouting the place out. I’d say she’s got an advantage.

Hood: Where is she, anyway?

Smith: On her way, I assume.

Hood: Typical woman. Running late.

~Thomas steps into the Packard Plant. We’d say he ‘entered’ it...but there are openings everywhere so a person can just walk right into this fucking shithole. Carefully, he walks around, eyeing the walls. There’s a bunch of graffiti spray painted...all of it super faded...aside from one patch. A very fresh looking patch~

Smith: It appears some local artists were busy inside the plant very recently.

Hood: Artists my ass.

~Dylan approaches and reads. It’s says, “God may forgive. But I don’t.” The words strike Dylan. They are all too familiar. He mouths the name ‘Veronica’ before turning around and getting blind sided by a roundhouse kick!!! Dylan staggers back, hitting the cement wall with the fresh spray paint!! Strader stares him down, poised and ready to go~

Smith: She lured him in and struck first!

Hood: She’d be great in Cobra Kai.

Smith: I’m not sure how fair this is...as you said, but, Champion’s advantage.

~Strader rushes forward with a knee into Dylan’s midsection, doubling the former Craze Champion over. She lands several flush forearm shots into his back before tossing him him to the ground. He tumbles atop dirt, grime, bugs, and debris before coming to rest on his back, staring up at the dirty ceiling, trying to catch up. Veronica is dressed much like Dylan, warm but flexible athletic gear. She moves ahead, looking to continue her assault~

Smith: Gotta feel for these two, battling in such dangerous conditions.

Hood: I mean for Dylan, yea. But Veronica picked this stipulation.

Smith: A very dirty stipulation.

Hood: Are you saying she’s a dirty girl?

Smith: I would never!

~Veronica steps over Dylan, placing his body between her legs...she bends down to grab his hair...but Dylan kicks a leg up, sending Strader tumbling forward. She dives over her head, flipping over onto one knee. Dylan kips up and spins around. He charges at Strader but she pops up and takes him over with an armdrag!! Dylan’s back hits HARD! Broken wood and dust flies up. Strader cinches an armbar in while searching for a weapon. Thomas flips his hips and gets to one knee, forcing Strader up. He bullies her back against a wall using his palm on her chin...he thrusts back...the back of her head clanging against the cement! She loses her grip on Dylan and reaches for her head…he jumps up and smacks her in the face with a knee. He knees her in the gut and locks her around the waist. He picks her up and carries her toward a pile of broken wood...he flips her over and SLAMS her into the wood with a Gut Wrench Suplex!!! Veronica girts her teeth, wincing in pain. Dylan returns to his feet, wiping the grime and muck off his body~

Smith: Despite the initial disadvantage, Dylan Thomas has fought back to take control of this match.

Hood: So, like, the fuck does he have to do to win?

Smith: Glad you brought that up! He must located the TransAtlantic Title and return it to a secret location.

Hood: A secret location? The fuck is this, the DaVinci Code?

Smith: The book or the movie?

Hood: Does it really fuckin matter, you pedantic asshole?

~Thomas scours the area...clearly Veronica picked this for a reason. The belt has to be there. He does some thinking...but not too much, because Strader is already back on her feet, pulling a giant splinter from the back of her left arm. Dylan turns around and charges at her. She ducks a clothesline and leaps up, straddling his arms from behind and pulling him over with a crucifix. There is no pin….so he rolls through and she returns to her feet. She jumps up for a Frankensteiner, but Dylan is too strong...he hoists her into a powerbomb but she dives over his head and pulls him over...once again, no pin so he rolls through...he gets to one knee...Strader pops to her feet and greets him with a sitout dropkick!!! Dylan tumbles backward, across grime and dirt before coming to rest against another cement wall. Veronica sits up, holding her arm and catching her breath~

Smith: More fast paced action….Veronica has to stay quick, light on her feet. Dylan has the clear size advantage.

Hood: I’m sort of imagining the Packard Plant is like Veronica’s psyche...ya know when Veronica is behind the wheel.

Smith: I’m not a psychologist, Hood.

Hood: Thank fuck for that. Your cure for every mental illness would be MORE ALICE KNIGHT

~Veronica doesn’t waste much time returning to the offensive. She hustles forward and lays some heavy kicks into Dylan, pressing him against the wall. She forces her foot into his throat, choking the former Craze Champion until his movements slow. Once they do, Veronica takes a beat before turning and head toward some stairs. They are pretty fuckin exposed and not in the greatest shape...but they should still hold. She begins to scale them~

Smith: Okay so something is definitely upstairs.

Hood: The roof! She’s going to the roof, Smith! A reenactment of what she did to Meghan!

Smith: Cara!

Hood: Whatever!

~Thomas coughs and tries to find Veronica. Some dust falls from the ceiling, hitting him in the face. It’s from Veronica...she’s moved upstairs. Dylan hurries to his feet...the threat of potential defeat motivating his cold muscles. He hustles up the steps, trying to catch her. This portion of the plant is six stories high...he reaches the third floor and grabs Veronica from behind. She throws a sharp elbow, nailing Dylan in the mouth. He stumbles back, nearly falling down the stairs. Veronica walks up the stairs a few steps before leaping off with a Thesz Press!! But Dylan catches her...he spins around and he plants her into the cement ground with a Spinebuster!!! Some of the cement cracks under the weight of the impact. Thomas pops back up...Strader rolls over, holding the back of her head. Dylan looks up the steps...three more stories to go until the roof...he has an objective~

Smith: Veronica gave it away too early. That belt is on the roof. If Dylan gets it he’s one step closer to winning the TransAtlantic Championship.

Hood: So a belt called the TransAtlantic Championship is located on the roof of a building in Detroit which is nowhere near the Atlantic Ocean...CLASSIC OCW, BABY

~Thomas hurries up the steps...time is of the essence. He gets to the top and finds a door to the roof overhead...he tries to open it, but it’s stuck pretty good. He continues struggling with it until he notices light shining...he looks over and sees a giant hole in the ceiling. He has a ‘duh’ moment before reaching over, grabbing the edge of this hole and pulling himself up and onto the roof. Reaching his feet, he feels the unimpeded cold Detroit air cutting right through the material shielding his body...flashbacks of Death March hit him. But, he fights through. He moves ahead and sees a chest at the edge of the roof. Taking a quick glance around...there’s nothing...just the chest. This HAS to be it. Reaching the edge of the roof he hears cheering in the distance...looking out he sees a bunch of fans have made their way to the Packard Plant on foot...they look up, going wild when they see Dylan~

Smith: Thomas has reached the edge of the roof and is greeted by the fans that helped make him Face of the Year in 2021!

Hood: Well he’d better ignore their cheers and focus...he’s got to get that belt AND find a secret location.

Smith: Indeed.

~Thomas pumps a fist...the fans down below go wild. “DYLAN! DYLAN!” he nods and reaches for the chest. He opens it up and tosses the lid back. A jack-in-the-box in the form of CHUCK pops out, with a knife in hand!! Dylan’s eyes widen...he stumbles back, shocked. He gets blasted from behind by a spinning heel kick from Veronica!!! He spins around and staggers back on the edge of the roof. He teeters...he rotates his arms, trying to keep from falling. Veronica wipes some blood from the back of her head and flicks it on the ground...a very serious, very evil intentioned look has taken over. She positions herself~

Smith: No, Veronica! NO!

Hood: Man, she threw her fuckin sister off a roof...you really think she’s gonna spare a dude who’s trying to take her title away?

~Strader lunges forward with A Like Supreme (Superkick)!!!! She hits it!!! Dylan flies off the roof!!! Fans below scream and shriek!!! Veronica drops to one knee after making impact...balancing herself. She turns and heads toward the chest, patting the Chuck jack-in-the-box on the head. She then makes her way back down the stairs...we see blood stained hair on the back of her head from the Spinebuster~

Smith: She just killed Dylan! She killed him!

Hood: And Dylan promised Lissandra another Vaughn incident wouldn’t happen. Lissandra, babe, if you need some comfort, give me a call.

Smith: HOOD

~Veronica reaches the fourth floor and heads toward the back. Standing through an opening, she looks down at an open, unroofed communal area surrounded by the Packard Plant. It’s overgrown and untamed...but it’s got a serenity to it that the cold interior of the building lacks. Strader doubles over for a minute, wincing, reaching for her head. That wound is clearly bothering her. But, she shakes it off and grabs a rope. She jumps out of the opening and climbs down to the open communal area. With slow, confident strides, she reaches the center where another chest resides~

Smith: That’s where the TransAtlantic Title is! She laid a trap for Dylan!

Hood: Haha, clever girl. This is why Welsh unpurged her. She’s a STAR

Smith: Whatever, let’s get this over with. I just hope Dylan isn’t dead.

~Veronica kicks the treasure chest open and looks down. Her eyes widen. Disbelief strikes her face. She drops to one knee and tosses the chest back...there’s NOTHING inside. She scrambles, feeling around the ground...she becomes frantic~

Smith: It’s not in there!

Hood: The fuck?

Smith: Her plan has been foiled!

Hood: By who?

~Veronica yells out “FUCK!” she slams her fists into the concrete until they bleed. Her hair, once pulled back in a neat ponytail, is wild and untamed. With her jaw tightened and a look that would kill, she rises and marches back into the Packard Plant. She heads for the entrance...where it all started. She hears the fans outside. Maybe one of them took it...she angrily strides their way. She sees the fans...they stare her down. She rolls up her sleeves, ready to lay each one of them out, if she has to. She exits and BLAST!!! She crumbles to the ground~

Smith: Veronica just got blasted by a piece of wood!

Hood: Say that again?

Smith: You know what I mean!

Hood: Man, I’d love to further this joke but...is that?

Smith: It’s Dylan!

~Dylan is holding the broken half of a two by four. Veronica is down, unconscious at his feet. The fans go wild. He tosses the wood to the side and turns, facing the fans. We see BIG JOHN CRUDD. Thomas gives him a nod. We cut to a replay of Thomas falling...the fans come together with Crudd in the middle and Big John Crudd catches Dylan, along with the other fans, breaking his fall. Dylan walks up and hugs Crudd...the fans go wild. Rufus emerges, with a MD 20/20 in his hand~

Smith: Dylan spent all week making friends and it seems to have paid off!

Hood: Well, I’ll just say that was way better spent then buying a Sub Zero Costume.

Smith: Indeed!

~Rufus yells out in his drunken by not too drunken voice, “I SAW SOME CRACKHEADS RUN OFF WITH THAT BELT. THEY WENT THAT WAY!” Dylan pats Rufus on the back and hustles down a street, into a broken, shattered community lined with houses beyond repair. Veronica is left behind, recovering from the 2x4 to the face...her nose leaking blood~

Smith: Good ole Rufus with the assist!

Hood: For a guy constantly fucked up on cheap ass liquor...he sure is aware of his surroundings.

Smith: A pro

~They reach a certain section and Dylan stops in the middle of the street, eyeing the cars parked on the side of the road, wondering if any of them can start. All the fans following him stop...Rufus looks around. Dylan asks which house holds the crack heads and Rufus is like ‘All of them’. Dylan’s shoulders slump with disappointment...he’s gonna have to kick some doors in. So, he begins. He kicks one door in to find a meager family trying to get by...aside from their dad who is doing crack while watching porn. Thomas frowns and turns away, hustling to the next house. He kicks that door in and finds a family doing crack together while watching Access Denied via an illegal stream~

Smith: Uh oh

Hood: Arrest those people!

Smith: Nice to see you trying to clean up the streets.

Hood: I don’t care about the drugs...they are illegally streaming this ppv...taking money out of my pocket! ARREST THEM

~Thomas reaches into his pocket and throws a hundred bucks their way and tells them to order the show the right way. They thank him but more than likely use the money to buy more crack. Dylan exits and hops a fence into the next yard. He kicks this door in to find a local cop doing crack with three whores. The cop, still in uniform freaks out...he doesn’t want to lose his job...then again it’s Detroit so he might get a promotion. Dylan promises not to turn him in if the cop can give him information on the TransAtlantic Title. The officer points across the street. Dylan turns over his shoulder and sees a crack house across the street. He thanks the officer and hustles down the steps. He cross the street, stepping on the frozen carcass of a dead cat. He kicks in the broken gate door and hustles up the steps toward the entrance to the house. He starts to knock but is like ‘what am I doing?’ so he kicks the door in. He enters to find a group of crackheads using the TransAtlantic Title as a table for their drug shit. Dylan is PISSED~

Smith: Some might be angry at the drug use. But I think Dylan is offended at the disrespect being shown our championship.

Hood: He is a man of pro wrestling integrity.

~Thomas rushes forward and boots one of the crackheads in the head, knocking them out. The other three scramble. He grabs a second one and throws them, head first into a wall that’s pretty much begging to be demolished. A third crackhead runs into a corner and turns around...it’s a woman so, naturally, being a crackhead, she offers Dylan sex if he’ll spare her. He does not, snaring the woman and giving her a german suplex into the couch, crushing it. Thomas pops to his feet. The fourth crackhead is in the kitchen...he returns with a couple of stained plates in his hand...roaches crawling down his arms. He tries to fight Dylan with them but Thomas jumps up with a knee into the man’s face, sending him tumbling into the fridge. A bunch of bugs and rodents scatter. Dylan snares the two plates the crackhead yanked from the overflowing sink and he crashes them into his head...simultaneously, both sides. The crackhead is out. Thomas backs out of the kitchen, fired up...he turns around to retrieve the belt...but, as he does, he’s booted in the gut by Strader!~

Smith: Strader is back!

Hood: The hell did she come from? She was left for dead in front of the Packard Plant!

Smith: Not like it’s a long walk, Hood. Also, not like there wasn’t a trail of fans she could follow, leading her to this spot.

Hood: I mean, those are points that seem kinda valid.

~Strader starts to hook Dylan’s arm...she’s trying to drop him with The Wild One! But Dylan has it scouted, he rises up and gets Veronica on his shoulders! Strader fights back with elbows into Dylan’s head, weakening the former Craze Champion. His base staggers...Veronica floats over, grabs him by the head and drops him, head first into the TransAtlantic Title, crashing it through the cheap, wooden coffee table and sending the drug paraphernaila flying!!! The fans go wild!! Dylan is face down. Veronica uses what remains of the couch to return to her feet…she staggers. Her nose looks like it could be broken...there’s blood on her neck from the back of her head...she’s taken some punishment~

Smith: Dylan’s down! Hopefully he’s okay...I think there were needles on top of that belt.

Hood: Fuckin Strader, man. She’s trying to get Dylan addicted to drugs.

Smith: I don’t think she’s trying to do that, Hood. She’s trying to win.

Hood: She’s trying to soil the good name of Dylan Thomas with drugs and drugs and, yes, even drugs!

Smith: Calm down.

~Strader yanks the TA Title out from under Thomas. She notices all sorts of disgusting goo and powder staining it’s BEAUTIFUL aesthetics. So, she turns and sees one of the crackheads stirring...she heads over there, pulls them up, pats them on the back before BLASTING them with the belt...she then wipes the belt plate all across their body to wipe it free of debris. After doing so, she tosses it out the front door and onto the steps leading to the tiny, shitty porch lining the front of the home. Her focus returns to Dylan. He’s face down still, groaning and beginning to stir. Veronica kicks at some items before finding a syringe~

Smith: She’s got a needle.

Hood: She’s gonna shoot Dylan up with a speedball and kill him...it’s Belushi all over again!

Smith: Again, relax!

~Strader eyes the insides of the syringe and frowns to see that it’s tapped out. No drugs for Dylan...yet, anyway. But, she can still put it to good use. Dylan gets to all fours and Veronica wastes no time hopping on his back...she starts to stab him with the syringe in the back!! Thomas yells out in pain, trying to crawl away, but her legs are wrapped tightly around his ribcage. Stab stab stab stab! Fans cringe, some yell, a few hustle off in search for a quick fix...feeling the sudden urge to shoot up. Rufus enters into the house, seeking to aid his friend, Dylan. But Dylan waves him off with a shake of the head. Veronica sits up on Dylan’s back where he can’t grab her...she sees blood beginning to soak the back of his athletic suit top. She grabs at some of the holes and begins to tear at the fabric, ripping it open and revealing a bloody tank top barely shielding his wounded back. She takes the syringe and aims for his spine. Dylan finally rears up, on his knees, he grabs Veronica and he tosses her over his head with a snap mare from his knees!! She tumbles through the front door onto the barely standing porch. Dylan bends over, bracing himself with one hand while reaching around his back with the other...its warm, wet, and wounded~

Smith: Finally, he got her off his back. She was about to do some serious damage.

Hood: Dylan’s gonna be all scarred up after this. But it’ll be the good kind of scarring...the kind of scarring that people only see in the bedroom...or the locker room shower.

Smith: Appreciate you taking the time to give us that explanation.

Hood: His back will feel like a topographical map to Lissandra. You think they’ll have sex with the lights off?

Smith: I’m really way more interested in the match that’s going on, Hood.

Hood: Fine.

~Thomas has no time to deal with his wounds. He gets to his feet and rips his athletic top off, standing in just his wife beater. It’s fuckin freezing. Veronica tries to march back into the house but she’s mat with a forearm shot to the head from Dylan. He hits her again and again and again! She stumbles back, teetering on the front steps. Dylan spins around for a roaring forearm shot...but Veronica ducks!! Thomas spins around, giving Strader his wounded back. She leaps onto it...but Dylan grabs her by the back of the head...she’s temporarily paralyzed by pain, due to the wound back there. He maneuvers her onto his shoulders before tossing her forward and jumping up and nailing her with PERFECT FINISHER (Double Knee Gutbuster!!)!!!! Strader’s body tumbles away, toward the edge of the front porch, leaning up against a barricade that could crumble with the next gust of wind. Thomas pops back to his feet...he snares Veronica...he hoists her up into the gorilla press position...he then SLAMS her into the front porch...the entire thing collapses due to the impact!!! Thomas jumps and rolls away as the roof and everything comes down...a bunch of wood nailed together by a shitty carpenter that should have fallen down years ago. Veronica is left in the rubble. Thomas returns to his feet, staring at the destruction. He grabs the TransAtlantic Title and steps into the street. The fans all surround him...he looks around...the blood on his back turning ice cold seconds after it leaks from his wounds. Rufus steps forward, offering him a coat...Thomas puts it on and inquires about the ‘secret’ location. But, nobody knows~

Smith: Dylan Thomas just buried Veronica Strader! Maybe, now, we’ll see Victoria return.

Hood: Why would we want that? Victoria got fuckin purged, man. Veronica is OCW Proud and Strong.

Smith: Because she talks to her mother.

Hood: Your mother was a whore.

Smith: YOU TAKE THAT BACK

~Dylan tries to find something...a clue...anything to point him in the right direction. Rufus surveys the audience, trying to see if anybody saw what looked like a ‘special’ location. But everyone is dumbfounded. So, Dylan starts walking down the street, taking a look at his surroundings. The fans follow him. As they do, we see Veronica begin to stir...SHE’S ALIVE. She throws some of the wood off her body and slowly crawls out from under the debris before collapsing in the front yard and rolling onto her back. Turning her head, she sees Dylan leading all the fans and residents down the street in search of the special location. She wants to rest. Her body needs to shut down...but her will to fight and win won’t allow it. She sits up, wincing in pain before struggling and reaching her feet~

Smith: My gosh...there’s something driving that woman that goes beyond grit and determination.

Hood: Well her dad is one of the ravens...I’d say he’s the purged raven but there were two of them, ha ha ha...but he’s a solid wrestler. And his uncle…

Smith: Is the most menacing wrestler in OCW history.

Hood: So she kinda comes by it naturally...plus her mom is a Fox.

~Thomas reaches the end of the street. It’s a four way intersection. He looks to his left and sees fans and abandoned buildings. Straight ahead is another crack neighborhood. To his right is all the pomp and circumstance surrounding the OCW ring...the heartbeat of tonight’s event. He’s truly torn. Suddenly, from behind, his jacket is ripped off...he spins around to find a very battered Veronica staring him down. She slings the jacket to the ground and throws a wild haymaker...but Dylan dodges it. He drops the TA title and grabs Strader by the head. He smacks her with a forearm and yells “Where’s the secret location??” She won’t divulge. He hits her again, harder. He does it over and over...but she refuses to say anything. Thomas slings her to the ground. He grabs the TA Title and holds it over Strader. She’s unprotected, her face battered and bloodied...the back of her head continuing to leak. He pauses. He looks toward the ring and sees the several giant screens around it...he sees Scruff in the ring and it suddenly hits him~

Smith: Wait a minute.

Hood: Why is Scruff in the ring…

~That’s it. That’s the secret location. THE FUCKING RING. How innovative, right? Thomas leaves Vee behind and hurries to his right, heading toward the ring. He breaks into a jog...the fans lining the streets cheer him on~

Smith: He’s like Rocky sprinting down the streets of Philly!

Hood: Only it’s Dylan Thomas jogging down the streets of Detroit. MEAN streets of Detroit. Not quite as epic.

Smith: Not yet...he’s so close to victory! Veronica is lagging way behind...her body is broken down.

Hood: Damn these fans are really eating this up. I can barely hear myself up here...they’re going wild.

Smith: They love Dylan.

~Thomas gets closer and closer. Fans reach out and yell, “GO DYLAN!” He remains laser locked on the ring...the TA title over his shoulder. Veronica is trailing...she’s trying to jog, but her back is fucked from the crash through the front porch. There’s no way she can catch him. Thomas is so close...the fans grow louder and louder. Scruff is ready to call for the bell. Belvedere stands, holding his mic. And then...THOMAS FALLS DOWN!! The fans gasp! Our camera cuts and zooms in on Chuck, who spins around, casually and whistles, disappearing into the fans. Thomas wipes out, face first into the street, dropping the TA title. It tumbles ahead, near ringside~

Smith: Chuck just tripped Dylan!

Hood: Hey, that’s just revenge for being kid...err man...err...dollnapped?

Smith: How about abducted?

Hood: Works for me...that’s what you get for stealing that little fucker. You knew he was gonna get revenge.

Smith: I think he went a bit far...I mean Dylan was just playing games. It wasn’t a real abduction.

Hood: Boy, you’re something else, aren’t you? Always bending that narrative

~Thomas pulls up off the cement, the tip of his nose is scraped, as is his forehead. The TA title rests uncomfortably close to the ring, given it’s out of his reach. He scurries forward, on all fours, trying to reach it. His hands grasp it...but, as they do, Veronica’s hands dig into Dylan’s back. Thomas yells out in pain as she rakes his nails down his back and across the various syringe stab wounds. Dylan reaches back, grabbing Veronica by the hair...he flips over with another snap mare...but she lands on her feet and hits him in the gut with a mule kick. Thomas drops to one knee. Strader picks up the belt and hobbles for the ring. The crowd rises. Thomas rises and charges forward...he knees Strader in the back!!! The title flies out of her hands and into the ring. She drops to one knee, right in front of the apron, grabbing onto it with her left hand while her right hand reaches for her back. Thomas hops onto the apron and starts to climb through the ropes, but Strader clutches onto his left foot with everything she’s got~

Smith: Strader hanging on for dear life! If Thomas gets in there he’ll grab the belt and win!

Hood: She’s taken a fuckin beating...definitely paying her dues tonight.

Smith: If she’s able to somehow retain, I don’t think anybody can say anything about her legitimacy as champion.

~Thomas shakes his foot. Strader gets to her feet, holding on...she tries to yank Thomas off the apron but he wiggles his foot free. He takes a step back and tries to punt Strader’s face into the nearest plastic surgeon’s office...but she ducks!!! Thomas spins around, losing his balance….Strader manages to get him on her shoulders in an Electric Chair and she falls back, smashing him down onto the thin mat covering the cold Detroit street!! He grimaces in pain, his arms exposed in the cold conditions...he arches his back in pain. Veronica remains down~

Smith: Impressive move by Veronica. She’s in a bad way but all she has to do is get in that ring and retrieve the belt.

Hood: I still can’t believe the TransAtlantic Title is a thing. Fuckin wild...I blame COVID.

Smith: Behind the OCW Title it’s been arguably are most prestigious belt over the past year.

Hood: AH!

Smith: What?!

Hood: Sorry, that statement frightened me.

~Veronica moves first. She pulls herself up using the apron cloth. Thomas sits up...leaving a splatter of blood behind. Strader pulls her damaged body onto the apron. Dylan does the same. Together, they rise, staring each other down atop the apron. Both are bloody...both are injured...and Dylan is super fuckin cold. Dylan chops Veronica!! The fans give a WOOOO. Veronica responds by raking Dylan across the eyes. She tries to hurry into the ring...but Dylan grabs her and pulls her back onto the apron. He delivers a flush slap to the mush!!! Veronica’s knees weaken...she leans over the apron, her left hand holding onto the top rope~

Smith: Strader’s about to fall!

Hood: Gotta love pro wrestling...only sport where a man can openly smack the shit out of a woman and get cheered for it.

~Thomas measures Strader up and throws a kick!! But Strader blocks it and delivers a low blow!!! Dylan doubles over. Strader rushes to hook him for The Wild One!!! She’s got one arm hooked. She goes for the other...but Dylan raises up!!! He’s got her upside down, looking for an Alabama Slam...but Strader digs her free hand into his back!!!! Thomas yells out and staggers...he doubles back over, Veronica hits her feet, she hooks the second arm and drops Dylan with THE WILD ONE on the apron!!! Dylan hits with a big THUD. He’s face down. Strader rolls into the ring...she crawls, slowly...slowly...slowly...she reaches out and GRABS THE TRANSATLANTIC TITLE!!! The bell rings~

Belvedere: Here is your winner...AND STILL OCW TRANSATLANTIC CHAMPION...VERONICA STRADER!!!!!

Smith: She did it! Holy smokes!

Hood: As it turns out, the syringe is mighty. Super mighty. Drugs got Dylan, even if he didn’t take any.

Smith: Poor Dylan...he had just about every disadvantage a person could have in this one and he still almost pulled it off.

Hood: Truth.

~OCW medics hit the ring to check on both Veronica and Dylan. There isn’t much time or energy to celebrate...these two are fucked up~

Smith: Veronica’s indoctrination into OCW continues. She passed another major test...but more await.

Hood: She’s super talented...and Welsh has her back. We’ll see how far that gets her.

Smith: Indeed. And as for Dylan...2021 Face of the Year. He keeps knocking on the door of the main event. You see it so often...a wrestler come up short time after time until one day it all clicks and they reach the top.

Hood: Like Outcast.

Smith: Indeed. Dylan Thomas will be OCW Champion one day...I’d bet my life on it.

Hood: Kinda hope he fails so you’ll die.

Smith: HOOD

Hood: I’m just kidding…

~Veronica is helped from the ring...title over her shoulder. The Knife Man and a faceless medic carrying her. When, suddenly, a boot comes out of nowhere and hits her in the face!!! Strader falls to the ground, hard, dropping her belt. Knife Man looks up. The faceless medic takes off. They see...THE LOST STRANGER~

Smith: It’s TLS...AGAIN

Hood: Aww shit.

Smith: Now...does he want the TransAtlantic Title?

Hood: Maybe he thinks beating up a woman will be easier...I mean, hell, he just whipped one earlier tonight without executing a real move.

Smith: I...I don’t know.

~TLS throws Knifey out of the way. He grabs the TransAtlantic Title and holds it close...he looks deep into it, just like he did the Craze Title~

Smith: No idea what he’s thinking.

Hood: You and everybody else.

~TLS then sighs and drops the belt on Strader, exiting through the crowd. Knife Man crawls over, checking on Strader. We cut back to Smith and Hood~

Smith: TLS has clouded things considerably. Is he going for the TransAtlantic Title or the Craze Title?

Hood: I don’t know. I doubt he knows...but, eventually, we’re going to find out.

Smith: Strange. Anyway...let’s head backstage where I’m told THE DRAVERS are standing by!


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Backstage, just before the twins' match with the Danger Boiz, Nathan and Jonathan are discussing plans. Everything is in hushed tones however. As they warm up in the corridor, Jonathan glances over his shoulder and notices a familiar face walking towards them. He pats Nathan on the shoulder to get his attention. Nathan turns around and the twins both smile.

"Well, well, well. Look what the dead cat dragged in, Smells like someone shit in their cereals... BOOM!"

The camera follows the twins' gazes and pans back to reveal none other than Alice Knight walking in to frame. They both hug Alice Knight as the crowd erupts with hoots and cheers.

Nathan: Hi, Alice. Come to wish the future 3x champions luck tonight?

Alice: You know it... How are my boys? I can already picture it now. Nathan and Jonathan Dravers. 3-TIME OCW TAG TEAM CHAMPS. Danger Bois' won't see it coming. Well... they will see it coming. But when it comes, they won't know what to expect. Well... they will expect a Dravers beat down but what they didn't expect... well they might have expected...

~Nathan jumps in interrupting Alice~

Nathan: ... YES! We get it, Alice! They won't expect us to beat their crazy asses. Jon' and I got this. Thanks though, you're a sweetheart.

Jonathan: Damn right we do... how have you been Alice?

Alice: Hey, I'm back for whatever that counts for. How have you guys been doing? You seem... a little different. This new sexy attitudes you both have is pretty... different for you guys. My boys!

~Nathan looks quizzical at Alice~

Nathan: What are you talking about?

Jonathan: Yeah. We're just growing up, Alice.

Nathan: People say we're 'too immature', well as Zybala would say...we're just giving the people what they want.

~The twins wink at Alice~

Nathan: You're looking good by the way.

~Alice looks at her self in the mirror and fixes her hair.~

Alice: Well I got this new conditioner and it makes the hair more puffy and ya, looking good yourself boys and... never mind. You guys are no not immature. Maybe the exact opposite of immature. Which would be SUPER DUPER UPER Mature. "Give the People want the Want"... that's above you guys. These fans like, NO, LOVE the Dravers' Twins because they are honest to them self. Honest to the crowd and fans. Honest to the honesty of Honestness. Look, do what you guys need to do to get people on your side. But never sell out.

Nathan: You lost me at 'honest to the honesty of honestness...'

Jonathan: Yeeeeah. But if you're saying that -

~Before Jonathan can finish. Alice gets closer to the twins and grabs each by a cheek on their face pulling them closer to herself~

Alice: I'm saying! With so much awfulness and BAD in a place like this. YOU BOYS ARE THE GOOD! THE GOOD! And that's something that cannot end... just... be you. Be good? Be bad? It's your call. I have nothing to offer. But you will have my support, boys... always. Or until you start stealing stuff from me... then... maybe we will talk. Good luck, boys. So... now if excuse me... I am going to raid the catering table. I hope they have some of those pigs and blankets left. They' delicious...

~Alice jumps off screen as the Dravers' look at each other confused~

Nathan: Stealing from her?

Jonathan: I know. We would never steal from Alice....

Nathan: Especially the mustard....

~The twins look in the camera with a smile.~

Jonathan: And sell out?

Nathan: Would the highest grossing OCW TV stars sell out?

Jonathan: Never. You guys know us...

~The twins go back to exercising as the camera cuts back to Smith and Hood~

Smith: Interesting conversation there...glad Alice is with them. She’s a good moral compass for those two.

Hood: I mean, I’d say something but everybody already knows how I feel. If she’s hanging around with those two minutes before their match then they have NO chance of winning.

Smith: Sounds like you went ahead and said something anyway. Folks, in case you didn’t realize it...Alice is BACK and I’m told she will compete inside The Great Illuminatus at Carpe Noctem on February 27th!

Hood: NOOOOOOO

Smith: What?

Hood: That means she’s a shit show away from becoming OCW Champion again. I CAN’T FUCKING TAKE A SECOND TITLE RUN.

Smith: Hey, if she earns it, she earns it.

Hood: I’d really like her to URN it...if you know what I mean.

Smith: YOU BITE YOUR TONGUE

Smith: It’s been a wild and, well, slightly unbelievable evening.

Hood: I’d say classic OCW, baby. But we might be entering uncharted territory.

Smith: Indeed. However, it’s time to turn our attention to a match that exemplifies the very best in pro wrestling.

Hood: Scott Syren is back?!

Smith: No.

Hood: MEYHU?

Smith: NO

Hood: -grumbles-

Smith: Up next we’ve got tag team action...the OCW Tag Team Titles on the line in what could go down as the greatest tag team match in company history.

Hood: Oh shit! Yea man, I’m really looking forward to this.

Smith: In 2017 the Dravers Twins joined OCW. Not much was known about these two aside from the fact that they were twins and they were enthusiastic about wrestling. It didn’t take long for them to make an impact and soon...soon they were OCW Tag Champions.

Hood: Yea man, they got there REAL fast.

Smith: And, at that point, the comparisons began pouring in. People all over the industry saying The Dravers reminded them of a former OCW Tag Team...a legendary Tag Team...people all over the industry said the Dravers reminded them of The Danger Boiz.

Hood: Well, I mean they were enthusiastic. They were young. And, they were brothers.

Smith: Indeed. And so The Dravers went on to have success very few teams in OCW ever have enjoyed. Winning the OCW Tag Titles twice. Standing in the ring with the two strongest factions in OCW history...The Aptitude and The eMpire. The Dravers became icons. Meanwhile…

Hood: Yes, meanwhile.

Smith: Meanwhile, The Danger Boiz were at home, retired. Latent. Forced to watch as The Dravers accomplished the very thing they never could – win the OCW Tag Titles. A weird predicament...to be idolized by a team that is busy accomplishing the very thing you never could.

Hood: But now they are back.

Smith: Which brings us to this point. The Danger Boiz are back...emerging from the dark obscurity that is pro wrestling retirement. And, waiting here to greet them are the Dravers Twins...the very team that so many people pegged as “Danger Boiz 2.0”. The Dravers are in possession of the one item the Danger Boiz desire.

Hood: The one possession Dangerous Dan is obsessed with obtaining.

Smith: Meanwhile The Dravers are poised and focused to emerge from The Danger Boiz shadow en route to finally becoming the measuring stick. The team others are compared to in the future. Tonight...in a few moments, history will be written and a legacy will be cemented.

Hood: Yep

Smith: Can The Danger Boiz FINALLY become OCW Tag Team Champions? OR, will The Dravers Twins become, arguably, the greatest tag team in OCW history. Fans, let’s send it to the ring and watch as history is made.

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~We cut to the ring. It’s in the center of the several blocks sectioned off for tonight’s event. It’s been rarely used...very rarely. The sun has set and lights are all that provide illumination. Fans stand and watch, their breaths visible in the freezing Detroit air. The heaters are turned on around the ring to aid the wrestlers from getting too cold. Belvedere, bundled up, stands with a mic in his hand. A cage surrounds the ring with several weapons attached to it~

Belvedere: Ladies and Gentlemen, it is now time for The Danger Zone Match!!!

~HUGE OVATION~

Belvedere: Weapons are attached to this cage. In order to win, one team must retrieve both belts from above the ring and exit the cage with them in their possession. The first team to accomplish this feat will leave Access Denied as the OCW Tag Team Champions!

~More cheering. We see a crane over the ring, holding the tag titles. It lowers, bringing the tag titles to an appropriate level over the caged ring~

Belvedere: Introducing first…

~'The Boys are Back' - The Dropkick Murphys hits! The fans surrounding the ring area stomp their feet and clap their hands! A spotlight shines and we locate the red and pink heads of Jonathan and Nathan Dravers!! They are running through the crowd, high fiving and hugging fans on the way down. The fans chant “DRAVERS! DRAVERS!” Nathan and Jonathan hope over the barricade...they’re both dressed warmly for this match. Jonathan enters the ring through the opened door. Nathan is right behind him. The fans all sing along to the song “THE BOYS ARE BACK THE BOYS ARE BACK THE BOYS ARE BACK AND LOOKING FOR TROUBLE!!” More clapping and stomping~

Belvedere: At a total combined weight of 400lbs...they are two time OCW Tag Team Champions...ladies and gentlemen...The Boys are Back...The Dravers Twins!!!

~HUGE ovation!!! Nathan and Jonathan find opposite corners and throw their arms in the air...their eyes wide, smiles on their faces~

Smith: It’s so great seeing The Dravers Twins back!

Hood: Hey, they might bug me but their enthusiasm is unparalleled.

Smith: Indeed, they LOVE this sport.

~The song ends. Nathan and Jonathan hope off the middle buckles and onto the mat. They run the ropes, staying warm. "Alive" by Corvyx hits!! The Dravers slow and get together, keeping their eyes peeled. A spotlight searches. All the fans look around and, finally, they locate Dangerous Dan and Crazy Chris. The legendary team make their way down a street, toward the ring. Fans follow them...Dan and Chris don’t interact with the fans near as much as Nathan and Jonathan. They keep their focus laser locked on the ring~

Belvedere: And, their opponents…

~Chris and Dan hop over the barricade and reach ringside. Dan looks at Chris...they nod and reach under the ring, removing a ladder, each. Chris enters the ring, tossing his ladder in over the ropes. Dan does the same. The two ladders are laying on top of each other, as an ‘X’ in the center of the ring. Dan and Chris find their corner. The fans give them a strong ovation~

Belvedere: They have won tag team gold all over the globe. Tonight, they look to finally capture the elusive OCW Tag Team Titles. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome back tag team royalty...welcome back Dangerous Dan and Crazy Chris...welcome back...The Danger Boiz!!!

~Dan and Chris show minimal reaction. Belvedere exits. It’s just Scruff in the ring. The door is shut~

Smith: As you can see, Dan and Chris have grown far less excitable over the years. They used to bounce around just like The Dravers.

Hood: Life makes a man hard, Smith. The Dravers will be like Dan and Chris at some point, trust me.

Smith: I hope not. I enjoy their enthusiasm!

~Jonathan and Nathan look at one another...they seem to be anxious, awaiting the Danger Boiz first move. Chris and Dan step toward the ladders in the center of the ring. So, Nathan and Jonathan do the same. The four men meet in the center of the ring with the two ladders (forming an X) separating. And, because wrestling fans are wrestling fans, they start to chant “THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS AWESOME” followed immediately by “HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!”~

Smith: The fans recognizing this for the moment that it is...a historical moment for tag team wrestling.

Hood: JUST tag team wrestling?

Smith: For Professional wrestling as a whole...for OCW!

~Nathan and Jonathan soak in the moment...it’s one of the first times they’ve experienced something like this. It is, however, par for the course for the legendary Danger Boiz. So, unaffected, they see an opening and attack Nathan and Jonathan!!! Chris goes after Nathan! Dan goes after Jonathan! The Danger Boiz punch and pummel the Dravers Twins into separate corners. Chris and Dan both hop onto the middle rope and they punch away on the heads of their opponents. The fans count along~

Smith: We’re up to ten! The Danger Boiz are pummeling the Dravers!

Hood: The moment was too big for them, Smith. They’d better get their minds right.

Smith: The Dravers have faced the absolute best this business has to offer...but they’ve never been in a match of this caliber. Meanwhile, the Danger Boiz have. That makes a difference.

~Dan and Chris stop after about 15 punches. They look at one another and nod...in unison, they fall back and monkey flip Nathan and Jonathan out of the corners...the Dravers flip over and land HARD on the two ladders! A huge wreck!!! The fans go wild!!! The Dravers both arch their backs and roll around the mats with the ladders no longer in the ‘X’. Dan and Chris pop back to their feet and return to a poised and ready to fight stance~

Smith: What a move! Now that’s tag team wrestling!

Hood: And nobody does it better than the Danger Boiz!

Smith: Indeed!!!

~Dan and Chris stay after it. Dan snares Jonathan and whips him into a corner. Dan charges in and hits Jonathan with a flying forearm. Chris pulls Nathan up. He kicks the ladders out of the way, clearing a path. Chris looks at Dan...nonverbal communication. In unison, they whip the Dravers toward each other...Nathan and Jonathan charge at each other...but they lock arms when they meet and spin around and charge back at Dan and Chris, taking them down with lariats!!! Dan and Chris hit the mat, hard!! The fans go wild!! Nathan and Jonathan take a beat across the ropes, catching their breath~

Smith: What a reversal!! The Dravers flipped the script!

Hood: What’s that shit they say?

Smith: TWIN MAGIC!

Hood: Ugh, yea that’s the one.

~Nathan pulls Chris up and gives him a few chops across the chest, into a corner. Jonathan does the same to Dan. He follows his chops up with a knee into the midsection, doubling Dangerous Dan over. Nathan pulls Chris out of the corner and yells out for Jonathan. Jonathan turns and steps up. Nathan whips Chris across the ring at Jonathan. Jonathan ducks and lifts Chris into the air with a back body drop!!! Chris flips over and comes flying down at Dan...but, he wraps his legs around Dan’s head and slings him forward with a hurricanrana. Jonathan turns around and Dan runs through him with a SPEAR!!! The fans leap to their feet!!! Nathan, stunned, hurries to grab Dan...he pulls Dan to one knee...but Chris is back on his feet and he charges forward, leapfrogging Dan from behind, wrapping his legs around Nathan and tossing him head first into the middle turnbuckle with a hurricanrana!!!! The fans get EVEN LOUDER!!! Dan and Chris rush to their feet, feeding off the energy~

Smith: WOW!

Hood: These guys have seriously been away for years? Fuck. They look like they’ve been wrestling this entire time.

Smith: That’s why they are legends!

~Chris stays aggressive, charging at Nathan, who remains face first in the middle buckle. Chris leaps up and brings both knees down into Nathan’s back, smashing him into the corner! Dan picks Jonathan up and flings him through the ropes and into the cage!! Jonathan’s back hits hard! He drops to the apron between the cage and the ropes. Chris and Dan turn and head for the ladders. Dan sets one up under the belts. Chris sets another one up next to it. They both start to climb~

Smith: This could be over early, Hood.

Hood: Danger Boiz aren’t fucking around. This is their chance to win the OCW Tag Titles and they aren’t going to get cute. Just win, baby.

Smith: Indeed

~Chris nears the top and looks around, like a scout. Dan continues his climb. Why does it take the guy under the belts longer to climb to the top than the guy not heading for the belts? I DON’T KNOW, PRO WRESTLING TROPES, MAYBE. Jonathan pulls himself up. He sees Dan nearing the belts. He jumps up and tries to springboard off the top rope...he does...but Chris leaps off his ladder, catches Jonathan in mid air and hits him with a CODEBREAKER!!! Jonathan flips backwards, flailing around in pain. Nathan, meanwhile, pulls himself up. He sees Dan reaching for the titles. He hurriedly climbs and reaches for a weapon...he rips one off the cage and looks down. IT’S A GUN~

Smith: OMG it’s a GUN

Hood: GEEZUS

Smith: Who picked the weapons for this match, Murder McKillsome?

Hood: Well, considering Dangerous Dan is in here...I’d say it was probably Bifford.

Smith: Please, let’s not bring Bifford up during a Dan match.

~Nathan points the gun at Dan. Fans scream. Some yell “DON’T DO IT!” But Nathan seems oddly calm about it all. He pulls the trigger and BAM!! He nails Dan in the shoulder with some deeppink paint!! It’s a paintball gun! The fans all relax. Dan holds his shoulder, near the top of the ladder. He looks at Nathan, who is reloading. His eyes widen. Nathan points and fires. Dan jumps out of the way and lands, HARD on the mat! He rolls around, holding his pink paint stained shoulder, which took the brunt of the fall. Nathan hops off the buckles and heads for the ladder with the paintball gun in hand~

Smith: Whew. I mean it’s still dangerous but at least it isn’t gonna kill anybody

Hood: Looks like that paintball field trip paid off.

Smith: In OCW, expect the unexpected.

Hood: Unless the unexpected is expected then expect the expected.

Smith: …

~Chris is back on his feet and he squares off with Nathan. Nathan tries to line the gun up to hit Chris with a paintball, but Chris is moving side to side too quickly. So, Nathan begins swinging the gun at him. Chris eventually blocks it and yanks it away from Nathan...he thrusts it forward, hitting Nathan in the face with the handle. Nathan stumbles back, holding his nose. Chris points the gun at Nathan and tries to figure out how to fire...but he’s struggling. During his struggle Jonathan runs up from behind and drops him with a Bulldog!! Chris hits face first, dropping the paintball gun. Jonathan picks the gun up and goes to check on Nathan~

Smith: Both Danger Boiz are down and Jonathan has the paintball gun. But, Nathan might have a broken nose.

Hood: Yea, Chris smashed him in the face pretty good.

Smith: That can’t be optimal for television stars.

Hood: Look at you, assuming people watch their show.

Smith: Rude

~Nathan removes his hand to show that his nose is busted. Possibly broken. Jonathan touches it and Nathan winces and is like ‘stop!’ Jonathan nods. He nods his head right into the face of Nathan!!! But, not on his own accord, standing behind him is Dan...Dan slams the two brother’s heads into each other!! Nathan falls back, holding his already busted nose. Jonathan staggers around, dropping the paintball gun. Dan spins around and takes him to the mat with a spinning heel kick!! The crowd goes wild. Dan grabs the gun...he looks at it, he frowns and he throws it high into the air and over the cage...it lands and breaks apart on the concrete Detroit street. Dan then heads back for the ladder under the belts~

Smith: Without any paintball practice, it’s probably a good thing Dan got rid of that gun.

Hood: Yep, it definitely favored the Dravers. Nathan’s nose is about to match his brother’s hair, though.

Smith: Yea, that nose is taking a beating.

~Nathan sits up, holding his nose, blood leaking through his fingers. He sees Dan climbing the ladder. Chris is slowly getting up. Nathan frowns with anger. He gets to his feet and charges toward the side of the cage Dan’s facing. Dan nears the top of the ladder. He reaches up and his fingers graze the belts, sending them swaying away. Nathan hops onto the top rope and he reaches up, snaring a weapon...it’s...it’s...BIFFORD’S MAGICAL FLEECE~

Smith: Bifford’s Fleece!

Hood: The hell is that doing there and WHY is that considered a weapon?

Smith: Because it’s, magical?

Hood: You got me there.

~Nathan looks at the fleece like ‘wtf’ but he slings it at Dan and it covers Dan’s head! Dan nearly falls off the ladder...he reaches for the top of the ladder to hold on. Chris reaches his feet...he sees Nathan facing Dan. Chris tries to get over there...but Nathan springboards off and soars through the air, flying to the side of the ladder, grabbing Dan and taking him off the ladder and to the mat with SLINGBLADE!!! The crowd goes wild!!! Dan hits HARD!! He remains on the mat, covered by Bifford’s MAGICAL FLEECE! The fans chant “HOLY SHIT!” Nathan sits up against a corner, thick blood under his nose and around his chin. Chris grabs the ladder under the belts and he folds it up. He walks over and begins smashing the top of the ladder into Nathan. Nathan does everything he can to cover his face...but the impact of the ladder does tremendous damage to his midsection, eventually flattening him out on the canvas~

Smith: I gotta say, Chris looks great in this match.

Hood: He’s always had an edge, Smith. But it seems as though he’s channeling that anger...that rage.

Smith: That it does.

~Chris turns around, holding the ladder and he gets it dropkicked in his face by Jonathan!!! Chris falls backwards, throwing the ladder in the air! The ladder slams into the side of the cage, falling to the apron. Jonathan pops to his feet...the only man standing in the match. He looks at the standing ladder but walks right past it, scurrying up the ropes and reaching for a weapon. He yanks one off and looks at it...the crowd goes “OOOHHHH SHIT”~

Smith: Of course...I mean, why shouldn’t it be Bifford’s MIGHTY SCYTHE

Hood: The Might Scythe is back!

Smith: That thing could literally cut a man in half. It shouldn’t be in there.

~Apparently Jonathan agrees. He throws the MIGHTY Scythe over the top of the cage...it lands on the road outside the ring. Dan gets up, holding the back of his head. Jonathan walks along the top rope, trying to reach another weapon...but Dan nails him from behind with a forearm to the back. Dan then yanks Jonathan off the cage with a waist lock and throws him backwards on his head with a German Suplex!!! Jonathan is folded up, hitting hard! Dan pops back to his feet, holding his pink colored shoulder...he rotates it a few times, trying to work the pain out~

Smith: Dan got shot by a paintball gun in that shoulder and then promptly fell on it from the top of a ladder.

Hood: That giant pink blotch makes it an easy target.

Smith: Indeed it does

~Using his good shoulder/arm, Dan moves the standing ladder under the belts. He then turns and finds Chris, helping his brother up. He knows he’s going to need him to watch his back if he’s going to climb up and get the belts. Dan begins the climb. Chris guards the ladder. Nathan pulls himself up in the corner...he holds his nose and his midsection, feeling tremendous pain. But, he manages to slowly ascend to the top of the corner, seated on the top buckle. Chris starts to head over there...but he hesitates, unwilling to leave the ladder open for attack. Jonathan returns to his feet. He grabs the second ladder. It’s folded...so he stands it up and pushes it toward Nathan. Chris hurries over to stop whatever they have planned but Jonathan greets him with right hands. Chris retaliates...the two brawl it out while Dan reaches the top of his ladder, his hands grasping the belts. The fans rise with excitement. Nathan, in the corner, grips the top of the ladder and leaps off, riding it as it takes him over Chris and Jonathan (who continue to brawl)...he shoves off, flying through the air and at Dan...but he overshoots and he winds up grabbing the belts!! The ladder lands on the mat. Nathan clutches onto the belts to keep from falling. His momentum takes him swinging away from Dan...shocked, Dan has to reach down clutch the top of the ladder to keep from falling. Nathan and the belts swing back at Dan...Dan leans to his left to avoid getting hit. The crowd yells and screams each time Nathan’s momentum takes him from one side to the other~

Smith: Nathan is hanging from those belts!

Hood: Well, I mean, that’s one way to get up there.

Smith: I don’t think he meant to fly THAT high. He just got a little excited.

Hood: Probably due to the pink hair.

~Nathan swings back and Dan grabs onto his legs. They wind up on Dan’s shoulders...Nathan lets go and he’s seated on Dan’s shoulders!! Dan’s legs wobble...he’s unsteady. Chris sees what’s going on and he delivers a bicycle kick to Jonathan, blasting him into a corner. He then gets under Dan and shoulders the load! Dan gets on Chris’ shoulders...Nathan’s still on Dan’s shoulders. Chris walks around, barely...his legs shake. The fans look on with great anxiety. Jonathan sees the situation and he walks up, drops to his knees and delivers a LOW BLOW to Chris!!! The fans are shocked! They boooooo!!! Chris drop to one knee. Dan and Nathan fall forward...Nathan manages to jump off and latch onto the cage...Dan, however, falls into the ropes...it looks rough. Nathan pulls a weapon off the side of the cage and hops back to the mat...he’s greeted by Jonathan~

Smith: Jonathan just gave Crazy Chris a low blow! I know it’s legal but that’s not like the Dravers!

Hood: You got any better ideas? The Danger Boiz have been leading this entire match.

Smith: It’s just...ya hate to see it, ya know?

Hood: Not me! About time those boys grew some balls.

~Jonathan asks to see what Nathan collected. Nathan hands it over. He sees Chris recovering from the nut shot...so he runs up and cracks him in the head with a Shining Wizard!! Chris falls to the mat. Jonathan looks at the ‘weapon’. It’s a tiny can. He works it and works it and finally pops the cap open...he looks inside and shows it to Nathan. Nathan recognizes it and explains to Jonathan~

Smith: Hood...that’s the custom hair gel made and marketed by former OCW Tag Champions...Awe.Some!!

Hood: Oh man, isn’t that stuff basically cement?

Smith: Yes, it’s extremely adhesive and mainly used by industrial companies to prevent heavy metals and other objects from ever coming apart.

Hood: Yea, it makes gorilla glue look like elmer’s.

~Nathan rips the Awe.Some hair gel away from his brother and walks toward the cage. He pauses...he drops to one knee and grabs the cloth hanging over the ring apron...he pulls it up and rips a chunk off...he wraps it around his hand and then dips it into the hair gel...he spreads the gel across a portion of the cage, creating a circle of chain linked fence that is coated in the stuff. He then takes the rest of the container and hurls it out of the cage. He points at Chris and tells Jonathan to pick him up. Jonathan does...he drags Chris near the side of the cage. Nathan tosses the cloth off his hand, grabs Chris’ arms and places his hand on the gelled portion of the cage. Instinctively, Chris’ hands and fingers wrap around the linked fence. He’s still dazed, so he stands there for a moment. Nathan motions toward Dan...he and Jonathan head that way~

Smith: Chris had better move or he’s gonna be stuck to that cage.

Hood: I think it might be too late.

~Nathan pulls Dan up and hooks his arms from behind, exposing Dan’s body to Jonathan. Dan, helpless, looks up and tries to break away, but can’t. He yells out, “CHRIS!” Chris turns and sees his brother in trouble...he goes to help but he finds his hands stuck to the cage. He pulls and pulls but they are adhered to the metal and there isn’t anything available to remedy the situation. He kicks and stomps and leans back, but no luck. He turns and watches a giant screen on the side of a building, featuring the action. He watches as Jonathan pummels Dan in the head with strong right hands~

Smith: The Dravers have flipped a switch. I’ve never seen them like this.

Hood: A mean streak...a mean streak as red as Jonathan’s hair. Here we go!

~Jonathan spins around, looking for a roaring elbow or punch...something with some extra oomph...but when he spins around he’s caught by a kick from Dan!! The fans go wild!! Dan pushes off Jonathan with his legs and he smashes Nathan into the cage!! Nathan loses his grip. Dan is free!! Dan rushes over to Chris...he tries to get Chris free but he can’t. He curses and looks for a weapon...he sees a box. He heads for it...he climbs, trying to get to the boxed weapon~

Smith: Dan needs help. He needs a weapon...I wonder what’s in that box?

Hood: You got me.

Smith: Hopefully something that’ll help Dan!

~Dan opens the box and POP! A bunch of Bifford’s MYSTICAL CONFETTI shoots out, hitting him in the face!!! He falls back on the mat, hitting hard! The fans BOOOOOO!! Dan is down. Chris is stuck. Jonathan helps Nathan up...they see a clear path for the titles~

Smith: Dangit! Why are all of Bifford’s stupid items stuck to this cage?

Hood: Because...maybe Dan and Chris aren’t supposed to win those titles. Bifford’s spirit is out here ensuring that doesn’t happen.

Smith: That is ridiculous.

~Nathan climbs the ladder. Jonathan, like Chris earlier, guards the base. Nathan nears the top. He reaches up and he pulls down one title. He reaches up and he pulls down the second title! The fans aren’t exactly cheering...they aren’t exactly booing. Nathan descends, clutching both titles to his body. Jonathan motions for him to hurry. Nathan reaches the mat. He hands a title to Jonathan. They turn around and see the door~

Smith: They’re gonna win this thing.

Hood: Three time champs, baby!

~Nathan and Jonathan reach the corner nearest the door...before they can step through the ropes they get smashed in the back with a ladder!!! The Dravers drop the titles and stumble into the ropes. Jonathan turns and sees Dan holding the ladder from the center of the ring...Dan rams it into his midsection!! He then jerks the ladder upward, smacking Jonathan in the face!!! Jonathan flies backward, into the corner. Nathan fires forward, he grabs the ladder and shoves back on Dan...Dan maintains his grip...both men try to wrestle the ladder away from the other. Nathan pulls...Dan lets go! Dan jumps up and he dropkicks the ladder into Nathan’s face!! Nathan flies back, through the ropes, against the cage...falling to the apron. The fans go wild “DAN! DAN! DAN!” Dan pops back to his feet. He hurries and grabs the titles...dragging them back to the center of the ring~

Smith: Smart move by Dan...he can’t win until he gets Chris free...if that’s even possible.

Hood: It isn’t. I think that hair gel is used to build spaceships. Ed probably knows.

~Dan rushes over to Chris to check in...still no luck. Dan looks around the cage for a weapon...he pauses when he sees WIRE CUTTERS. He hurries across the ring to get them. The fans chant “DAN! DAN! DAN!” Dan hops up onto the top rope and reaches for the wire cutters and he yanks them off the cage. He drops back to the ring...he turns around and sees SEEING DOUBLE (double superkick) coming his way! Dan drops to his ass. Nathan and Jonathan whiff. Dan crawls forward, trying to get to Chris...he’s close...but his progress stops. Jonathan’s got one of his legs. Nathan jumps in grabbing the other and they pull him away from Chris...Dan grabs and claws at the ring to get back to his brother, but he’s pulled away...he drops the wire cutters near his brother’s feet. Chris tries to get them...but it’s useless. His hands are completely stuck and inoperable~

Smith: So long as Chris is stuck the Danger Boiz CANNOT win this match.

Hood: Dravers using their heads...despite their brains being damaged by all that hair dye.

Smith: And now it’s a glorified handicap match. But, if anybody can fight through it, it’s Dangerous Dan!

Hood: LOL!

~Jonathan hooks Dan by the waist, hoisting him off the mat. Dan tries to fight free...he throws back elbow after back elbow...but Nathan rushes up and boots him in the gut. Jonathan lifts Dan up and places him on Nathan’s shoulders. Nathan is looking to powerbomb Dan into the cage. But, Dan turns it into a hurricanrana and he sends Nathan head first into the cage!!! The fans go wild!! Dan crawls for Chris...Jonathan runs up and grabs Dan by the leg but Dan stands and spins around with a corkscrew mule kick into Jonathan’s chest!! Jonathan flies backward, into the ropes, falling through them and onto the apron, laying next to his brother. Dan hobbles over to Chris...he grabs the wire cutters~

Smith: Dan had better hurry. Nathan and Jonathan won’t stay down for long.

Hood: Alright, I’ll give it to Dan. He’s showing more fight than I expected.

Smith: He’s got the heart of a champion.

Hood: Whoa, let’s not say things we can’t take back.

~Dan cuts away around the left hand. He’s hurrying...sweat is pouring off his face and onto his hands. He cuts and snips and gets the left hand free!! The fans go wild. The fence is still stuck to Chris’ hand...there’s no changing that. But, at least he can move a little more freely. Dan goes for the right hand. Jonathan sees what’s going on and he rolls back in from under the bottom rope. He grabs the nearest ladder and charges forward, slamming it into Dan’s back!! Dan drops the wire cutters on the apron. Jonathan lays the ladder down. He grabs the second ladder and lays it on top. He snags Dan and hooks him for a suplex...but Dan counters. Dan punches Jonathan in the ribs. He hooks him for a suplex into the corner. Nathan rushes in pummels Dan on the back...Dan’s base is weakened. Nathan hooks Dan’s other arm...he and Jonathan work together, flipping Dan over with a double team suplex onto the ladders!!! Dan’s back lands right across the ladders!!! He kicks his feet and arches his back, yelling in pain. The Dravers remain down for a bit~

Smith: That might be all it takes. Dan’s down. Chris is still stuck. Those titles are on the mat.

Hood: Okay, maybe now we can celebrate the three time, three time, three time tag champs!

~Nathan and Jonathan sit up in unison. They turn and see the titles on the other side of the ladders. Jonathan angrily shoves the ladders out of the way. He crawls forward and grabs both belts. He gets to his feet and stumbles, dropping one. It tumbles near Chris...Chris throws his foot down, stomping on the loose strap. Jonathan tries to pull it back up, but can’t. Chris won’t remove his foot. Jonathan yells in frustration, tossing the free title to Nathan. He walks over to Chris. Chris tries to hit him with his free hand, but can’t...Jonathan hits Chris in the back of the head. He then slams Chris face first into the cage repeatedly, until his body just kinda hangs by the right hand, glued to the cage. He stops...he catches his breath. Nathan walks up, checking on him~

Smith: Man, Jonathan letting out some frustration there.

Hood: It’s like when you’re dreaming and you’re so close to the finish line but you suddenly can’t run for some reason. The Dravers have this thing all but locked up but shit keeps happening...pulling them away from the finish line.

~Jonathan calms down. He grabs the second title and looks at Nathan. Together, the turn and head for the door, each carrying a belt. The fans rise, expecting this to be the end. But, Dan gets up...he sees them heading for the door...he can’t catch them, so he runs forward and he slides and kicks the ladders at them. The ladders fly across the mat and hit the Dravers in the back of their legs, sending them falling back and onto the mat! The crowd goes wild!! Nathan and Jonathan roll over, onto all fours and they see Dan returning to his feet. Furious, Jonathan gets up and runs after Dan...but Dan leapfrogs him and runs ahead, grabbing Nathan by the head and dropping him with a DDT!!! The fans go wild!! Dan pops back to his feet. Jonathan reaches the corner, he spins around...Dan runs forward, he leaps in the air and he throws his body into Jonathan, crushing him in the corner!! The fans continue to cheer!! Dan then crawls over toward Chris and he grabs the wire cutters...he goes to work on the right hand...the fans cheer and yell and urge Dan on...Chris stomps his feet, he’s almost free...he’s ready to go to work~

Smith: Chris is almost free!

Hood: Yea, but his hands are still stuck to that fencing. I mean, he can’t grab anything.

Smith: Yea, but at least he can move.

~Dan snips the final link and Chris pulls his hand free!! He’s got both hands free and he spins around, throwing his arms in the air. His hands, however, remain stuck to chunks of chain linked fence. Nathan is up first, he goes after Chris and Chris DRILLS him in the face with his right hand...the chained fence sending Nathan flying backward. Chris looks at his hand like “Whoa”. He turns. Jonathan rises and goes after him and, again, Chris DRILLS him in the head with his chain glued hand. Jonathan flies back, hitting the mat hard! The fans are going wild! Dan snags a tag belt and heads for the door...he yells for Chris to follow him. Chris bends over to grab the belt but...he can’t...he’s got no grip~

Smith: Chris can’t pick that belt up! They need to figure out a solution.

Hood: Well, they’d better hurry the fuck up before the Dravers get to their feet.

~”DAN!” he yells. Dan, at the door, turns around and sees the problem. He hurries back. He thinks for a moment before picking up the title and placing it around Chris’ waist. He fastens it. The fans cheer, liking the image of Chris wearing one half of the OCW Tag Titles~

Smith: It looks good on him!

Hood: Fuckin assholes...WEARING the belts before they’ve even won them.

Smith: It’s the only way for Chris to exit the cage with that belt, Hood!

Hood: He could carry it with his teeth!

Smith: Uh, no.

~Dan and Chris head for the door. The fans cheer them on. They reach the corner nearest the door and...are grabbed from behind by Nathan and Jonathan!! Nathan and Jonathan spin them around. Dan and Nathan trade punches. Jonathan hits Chris and tries to avoid his cage covered hands. He kicks Chris in the gut...but it does nothing! Chris looks up and smiles...he’s wearing the belt! Jonathan throws a punch but it’s blocked...Chris brings his hands together and he smashes Jonathan’s head with his cage covered hands!!! Jonathan crumbles to the mat. Nathan has Dan reeling...but Chris raises his hands over his head and he BLASTS Nathan in his pink hair with a cage wrapped double axe handle!! Nathan falls to the mat. Dan and Chris are in the clear...the crowd is on their feet, cheering them on~

Smith: Can they do it?! CAN THEY FINALLY DO IT?!

~Dan hops out of the cage. Chris jumps out and his feet hit. The bell rings and the fans go wild~

Smith: THEY DID IT!!!

Belvedere: Here are your winners...AND NEW OCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS...THE DANGER BOIZ!!!!!

Smith: I can’t believe it...FINALLY after all these years Dan and Chris are OCW Tag Team Champions!

Hood: Ugh...and I finally start cheering for the Dravers and they fuckin lose. LIFE ISN’T FAIR

~Dan and Chris hug, overjoyed. The fans surrounding the ring are hyped as hell. Leaning over, patting them on the back~

Smith: And, how apropos that it was the gel the Dravers used to eliminate Chris that came back and cost them the match.

Hood: You saying crime doesn’t pay?

Smith: While not illegal, it was a dirty move for, heading into tonight, the purest team in OCW history. I don’t know what got into them...but I hope they return to their proud form after this one.

Hood: Well, I totally fuckin disagree. But I can say that we just saw one of the greatest tag team matches in OCW history.

Smith: No argument from me!

~Nathan and Jonathan remain on the mat, holding their heads in pain. Dan and Chris make their exit, heading to the medical tent to get looked at and, probably, get that cage off of Chris’ hands. They take one final moment to throw their arms in the air, soaking in the achievement~

Smith: This is what it’s all about, Hood. Fighting, scratching, clawing, and WORKING your way to or back to the top. It never gets old.

Hood: Listen to you, talking as though you know what that feels like.

Smith: I’ve heard people talk about it!

Hood: Right right right

~Dan and Chris exit. We cut to Smith and Hood~

Smith: Unbelievable, fans. If that match was any indication, the tag division is going to be as strong as ever moving forward.

Hood: Dravers deserve a rematch. You’ve got The Lockwood Party sneaking around. Bobby Bourbon and Thunder Knuckles are still affiliated with us. I’m telling ya...plenty...PLENTY of badass teams.

Smith: Indeed...but they’ll all have to dethrone the legends who are now proud to call themselves OCW Champions...The Danger Boiz!


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~The live PPV feed transitions to a pre-recorded video. TIO is shown standing on the waterfront of his hometown of Halifax, NS, Canada. Even though it's the middle of winter, with snow on the ground, TIO is in his wrestling attire staring at the camera determined.~

TIO: It's been too long OCW. I know what you all must be thinking - here we go - another TIO comeback. Haven't we seen this before and he's failed? What is this going to be, failed comeback #4? I get it. You're wrong though, just like how Chad Vargas was wrong about not getting vaccinated... fucking idiot. Sorry, I'm getting sidetracked on bullshit, back to important details. The details you need to focus on are these... One - I'm back. Two - I'm in the best shape of my life; both physically and mentally. Three - No more focusing on the dumb, political bull crap of wrestling. What does that mean? It means I'm focused on one thing and one thing only: winning. Whoever is the OCW Champion by the end of tonight better realize something... I'm coming for you.

~A few people from the area walk into frame as TIO finishes his speech. They instantly recognize TIO and begin to pop off in excitement.~

Fan: Oh my god, it's TIO! You're never in Canada! It's so good to see you!

~TIO extends his hand and shakes the fan's hand. He says something that the microphone doesn't pick up but seems friendly. The fan begins to walk away but before he does, finishes the encounter by patting TIO hard on the back. This causes TIO's head to whiplash just slightly but it's enough for TIO to hold his forehead in his hand. He raises his head up, and the expression on his face changes to sinister. TIO has a wide grin and looks bug eyed.~

Fan: Oh, I'm sorry man, didn't mean to pat you that hard-- wait what are you–

~TIO grabs the fan and throws him into the harbor behind him, and the fan begins to scream frantically as the temperature of the water is almost below zero. The other people scream at TIO as TIO ignores them and stares at the camera again.~

TIO: What I think TIO meant to say was... we're here to cause pain... and agony.

~TIO then lunges at the camera and the feed cuts out to white noise.~

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~And we cut back to Marcus Welsh...he’s got a neck brace on. The Knife Man inspects closely. Welsh winces~

Marcus Welsh: Ouch!

The Knife Man: Sorry sir.

Marcus Welsh: Ah, it’s fine. How’s Zybala?

The Knife Man: I honestly don’t know. He kept talking about what he saw and just left...didn’t really want any medical attention.

Marcus Welsh: Ugh.

~LEO enters~

Leo: Sir. The media...they’re forming. It’s gonna be a madhouse when this ends. They want to know about the ownership situation. Where is Poblano? What’s going on?

Marcus Welsh: Tell them.

~Welsh stands, wincing~

Marcus Welsh: Agh...tell them Zybala is the owner. Tell them he’s in charge.

~LEO is like “Ohhhkay” and he exits. The Knife Man turns and grabs some anti psychotic medication, handing it to Welsh. Welsh looks at the medicine and then back up at Knifey. We cut back to Smith and Hood~

Smith: Mike Zybala is our owner?

Hood: You mean the guy with fuckin VISIONS? Geezus.

Smith: Well he is until Poblano reappears from...wherever he went.

Hood: Well, so much for 2022. It was a great run everybody...see ya later!

Smith: Hood, let’s give it a chance.

Hood: rawrl

Smith: Did you just growl at me?

Hood: I don’t know what I did.

Smith: And now, Hood. NOW...it’s time for our main event.

Hood: Not the main event you were promised but definitely the main event you deserve.

Smith: Indeed. These two men are legends. Not much else can be said...they’ve done it all and, when OCW needed them the most, they both stepped up and back into the spotlight.

Hood: Two Hall of Famers. Two former champions. Two of the most iconic characters this place has ever seen.

Smith: Curt Canon last won the OCW Title in early, early 2000. He dethroned Lurrr, becoming the second OCW Champion in history. He hasn’t held the title since...the closest he’s come to it was a triple threat at Lost at Sea for the title when he faced Matt Meyhu and Mack O’Connor.

Hood: Yep. Curt’s been apart of some memorable shit and is a mainstay in OCW. A true legend...BUT he hasn’t really come all that close to returning to the top of the roster.

Smith: Vargas, on the other hand, dominated OCW in 2015. He defeated Mack O’Connor and Bob Grenier at Revenge for his first OCW Title victory and held the title until he was dethroned by Bob Grenier. Since? Chad’s won titles and remained in the main event...yet, he’s never been able to repeat as OCW Champion. The closest he’s come? A main event OCW Title shot against Matt Meyhu at Serial Thrillers.

Hood: The Aptitude’s arrival really derailed Vargas. He got so caught up in destroying Aptitude that he lost sight of returning to the main event. His out of the ring issues with CJ O’Donnell, Matt Meyhu, and The Incredible One threw him off his game.

Smith: Indeed. These two met at Death March in what was supposed to be an exhibition. However, Vargas took advantage of Curt resulting in Curt pinning Vargas with an unexpected rollup. An action that left Vargas furious.

Hood: Yea, he’s super fired up. If you don’t believe me, just watch his promos.

Smith: The Match? Great. So glad you asked, Hood. An Emperor’s Gambit...a match in honor of Curt’s deceased pet, Checkers. These two are going to be locked inside a fenced area without a door. Two sets of monkey bars will criss cross over top and at the center will be the briefcase containing a contract for an OCW Title shot. Whoever grabs the briefcase and exits the cage will face the OCW Champion at Luck of the Violent in March!

Hood: Fuck yea...let’s get to it!

Smith: It’s two Hall of Famers. It’s two former OCW Champions. It’s a brand new match concept. It’s for a shot at the OCW Title. It’s Vargas. It’s Canon. And, it’s NOW!

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~We cut to the MEAN STREETS OF DETROIT. We’ve got ourselves a fenced area. We’ve got Monkey Bars overtop. And, we’ve got a red and black OCW briefcase nestled at the center with, presumably, a contract inside. Fans surround the fenced area...no barricades, nothing separating them. They are just there, looking through the fence like a sex offender staring at a playground (YIKES). Belvedere’s voice booms from the heavens (aka the speakers set up around this area of our venue)~

Belvedere: Ladies and Gentlemen it is now time for our Main Event of the evening!!

~Huge ovation~

Belvedere: The following contest is an Emperor’s Gambit Match! The two wrestlers will be locked inside a fenced area with monkey bars criss crossed overhead. A briefcase will set at the crisscross. The first wrestler to obtain the briefcase and exit with in their possession will be named the number one contender for the OCW Championship!!! Introducing first…

~"Needle and the Spoon" - Lynyrd Skynyrd hits! Massive BOOOOOS. Our spotlight searches, trying to find Vargas. The entire scene is like something out of a movie...a fenced area in the streets at night with lights shining down and people surrounding it. The spotlight catches a commotion..he zeroes in and we see Vargas brawling his way to the fenced area~

Smith: And, yep, there he is.

Hood: I’d like to say he got jumped because, well, 9 out of 10 demographics are offended by him. But he probably started it.

Smith: Oh, assuredly.

~Vargas lays out man and women...black and white...fat and skinny...he kicks ass all the way to the fence where he climbs over, straddles the top and flicks everyone off saying ‘GO TRUMP!’ The fans rush the fence...he hops into the empty area and laughs at them through the safety of the chained link~

Belvedere: From Everclear County, Tennessee...standing 6’4 and weighing in at 240lbs...he is a former OCW Champion and he’s in the OCW Hall of Fame...he is ‘The Confederate Icon’ Chad Vargas!!!!

~BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO X INFINITY~

Smith: The detestable Chad Vargas coming to us straight out of the 1800s.

Hood: A simpler time where women cooked and cleaned and sucked and…

Smith: Okay that’s enough!

~The fans push and lean against the fencing...it’s pretty fuckin sturdy for ONLY ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS. But, even Vargas begins to have his doubts whether or not it will hold. This is starting to turn into a riot when Figure 8 by Trust Company hits!! The fans instantly change...they go from murderous to joyous!! OCW’s favorite manchild, CURT CANON is on his way!! The spotlight finds him hanging from a second story window. He’s got a rope...he looks down at the fenced area~

Smith: Oh boy

Hood: Well, he is dedicating this to Checkers...so dying would be, like, the ultimate tribute.

Smith: Be careful, CURT

~Canon leaps out of the second floor window, swinging from the rope...he glides down toward the fenced area and lets go, landing on the monkey bars!!! The fans go wild!! He pulled it off!! He stands up, throwing his arm into the air in triumph but, as he does, his foot slips and he gets crotched on one of the bars, falling over and landing on the concrete ground. Vargas laughs and points at Curt. All the fans go ‘awww’~

Belvedere: From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...standing 5’4 and weighing in at 155lbs...he is a former OCW Champion, the defeater of Lurrr and in the OCW Hall of Fame...he is...CURT CANON!!

~Curt lets out a high pitched ‘yay’ and slowly raises his hand from the ground. Vargas leans against the fencing, working his arms back and forth. Scruff is inside the fencing. We hear a bell ring and the fans go wild~

Smith: And here we go! Curt stuck the landing, unfortunately, he slipped on those metal bars and, well, had an accident.

Hood: He squished his nuts. “Had an accident” makes it sound like he shit himself. He may be a vet but he ain’t that old.

Smith: Alright, sorry.

~Vargas marches forward. Curt is on one knee checking his junk out. Feels like it’s all there...whew, that was a close one. Vargas snatches him and pulls him up and begins pummeling him with some southern right hands. He yells out, “Fuckin trick me in Canada of all places, you piece of shit! Take that!” He hits him and hits him and hits him, sending Curt reeling against the fence. Fans press their faces against the fence saying “C’MON, CURT! YOU GOT THIS” before scowling and saying “FUCK YOU VARGAS YOU PIECE OF SHIT!”~

Smith: Pretty clear the people of Detroit are behind Curt Canon.

Hood: As if that’s some kinda prize. These people also root for the Lions, let’s not forget that.

~Chad pulls Curt off the fence and he spits right into the fans!! They are irate, thrashing and crashing against the fence. But, it holds. Vargas pulls Curt back into the center, directly underneath the crisscrossing bars. He hits Curt in the head a few more times...Curt’s legs are weak. Vargas bends Curt down and hooks him for a Piledriver! Somewhere, Cheasy is very excited. Vargas pulls Curt up...the fans yell out with fright...a spike piledriver onto the concrete. Curt wiggles his legs!!! Vargas loses his grip. Curt comes back down...he drops to one knee and he thrusts upward with a LOW BLOW into Vargas’ dick!! Chad doubles over, reaching for the ground with his hand. The fans go wild, thrilled that he may not be able to procreate~

Smith: Curt avoiding disaster! Ya know, just about any move in this match could really hurt someone.

Hood: No shit, sherlock. Welcome to the fuckin party.

Smith: I’m just saying!

~Curt jumps up and smacks Vargas in the face with a knee lift! Chad falls back onto the concrete, laying on his back. Curt stands and shakes his hips, getting his junk all sorted out. A few women in the crowd yell out “OOOHHH LA LA!” Are they french? Does anybody really give a fuck? Curt sees a “RIP CHECKERS” sign and he points at it before jumping up and coming down with a leg drop on Vargas!!! The fans go wild! Curt holds his ass, however...because, well, concrete hurts~

Smith: High risk maneuvers are probably going to be few and far between in this one, Hood.

Hood: Yea, even if you pull it off you’re probably pretty well fucked.

Smith: At least both men were forced to dress warmly which means most of their skin is covered.

~Yes, if I forgot to mention then let’s state the obvious. Both men are wearing jeans, wrestling boots, and sporting gloves along with multiple layers of athletic long sleeved clothing to stay relatively warm. Curt returns to his feet, holding his ass...which looks very nice in those jeans, according to Who’Re who just accidentally sent that in a group text. He looks down at Vargas, who is wincing and starting to sit up...Curt stomps on his chest, keeping him down. He then looks up at the monkey bars and closes his eyes, thinking of Checkers. He suddenly leaps up and grabs onto them...the fans go wild~

Smith: And Curt’s going to try to climb up there and get that briefcase!

Hood: Might as well...it’s fuckin freezing out here and they’re wrestling at night on concrete in Dertoit the murder capital of everything with THE CONFEDERATE ICON presented

Smith: Those are some dangerous conditions.

~Curt swings his legs forward, wrapping them around the monkey bars. His face is beneath the criss cross. He’s staring right at the briefcase. He reaches up to grab it...Vargas, however, stands and grabs Curt around the waist!! Canon’s eyes widen. He tries to hang on but Vargas yanks him off and gets him on his shoulders in a Fireman’s Carry! The fans gasp...Vargas seems intent on smashing Curt head first into the street. He goes for a Death Valley Driver...but Curt flips over, landing on his feet. He throws a back kick into Chad’s gut, doubling Vargas over. Canon runs at Vargas and jumps over, leapfrogging the doubled over Vargas...Canon’s legs hit the ground first, absorbing most of the fall...he tries to pull Chad over...but Vargas drops to his knees, trapping Curt!!! Chad begins to punch Curt in the head~

Smith: Chad’s got Curt in a TERRIBLE spot. He could pummel him unconscious!

Hood: Yea, there’s no ring back behind that head...a few flush punches and the back of Canon’s head is going to look like Alice’s brain.

Smith: Okay, listen…

Hood: Broken, battered, and fuckin useless.

Smith: THAT’S TOO FAR

~Canon has no other option...he’s gonna be in a fuckin coma if he doesn’t get out of this. So, he leans forward and BITES Chad in the crotch!!! The fans go wild! Guns are fired in the air! Chad rolls over, holding his dick once again. Curt pops to his feet, a little worried that firearms are not only present, but being used. He sees another “RIP CHECKERS” sign and refocuses...he jumps up, grabbing the bars once again~

Smith: I’m not a fan of biting someone’s genitals but...desperate times.

Hood: If you’re gonna bite someone’s crotch you must always implement a safe word.

Smith: Yea, I honestly prefer coitus that doesn’t require a safe word.

Hood: Yea and some people think non frosted poptarts are edible. Those people are psychopaths.

~Curt’s a few feet away from the criss cross. He pulls himself up through the monkey bars because he is able to do that thanks to his lithe and compact frame. Before he can pull all the way through, Vargas grabs his legs from underneath, trying to pull him back down. But, Curt kicks him in the face. Vargas stumbles back. Curt gets up on the monkey bars and stands tall. The fans cheer “CURT! CURT! CURT!” He walks carefully toward the briefcase, not wanting to experience another unfortunate fall. Canon reaches the criss cross and he grabs the briefcase!!~

Smith: He’s got the case! Now he needs to escape!

Hood: Man, if he pulls this shit off…I dunno, we might need another purge.

Smith: NO MORE PURGING

~Canon sees salvation. He sees the exterior of the fence...all he has to do is get across a hundred feet or so of monkeybars. So, he takes off, sprinting along the bars. Vargas looks up and notices Canon’s got great balance. He’s like ‘SHIT!’ He charges ahead. Curt slows up a bit, almost losing his balance...he’s halfway there...Vargas jumps up and slaps Canon by the foot!! Canon loses his balance and falls to his side, his ribs and hip landing HARD on the metal monkey bars. The briefcase slides atop the monkey bars, coming very close to the end. Curt looks over with pain filled eyes, reaching for it. But, instead, Vargas reaches up, grabbing him by the leg and yanking him down~

Smith: Aww man, poor Curt!

Hood: That was super fuckin close.

Smith: Hang in there, Canon!

Hood: HANG in there? During a tribute match for Checkers? You insensitive prick.

~Curt lands roughly on his feet. He holds his side. Chad backhands Curt across the face, sending the hall of famer stumbling to his left. Vargas kicks him in the ass, dropping Curt to all fours. The visual tells the story of a bully picking on a younger kid. The fans don’t like it. Not at all. Booing and yelling and screaming. But, the more they hate it, the happier Vargas gets. He picks Curt up and holds him in a bearhug...he then charges forward. Some fans are pressed up against the fence for a good look. Chad runs straight into them, smashing Curt’s back into the fence and their faces!!! The fans all fall back, to the ground. Curt drops to his knees, holding his back in pain~

Smith: Vargas in control now. He’s one big move away from sealing this.

Hood: Yea, I mean, think about it...one piledriver, one DDT...one ANYTHING and you’re probably going to win.

Smith: It’s a very dangerous setting. They have to be extremely careful.

~Vargas snags Canon’s head in a front face lock, choking the fight right out of the master of the RUN IN. The fans clap and chant “CANON! CANON!” Someone, somewhere hears the chant and turns around, smiling and nodding at their very old but still functioning Canon printer. Curt feeds off the energy...he feeds off Checkers memory and he fights back to his feet. Vargas tries to punch him back down, but Canon is too fired up! He gets to his feet and kicks his legs up...they find the fencing behind him...he pushes off and flips over, tumbling over Vargas and landing behind him, on his feet. Curt reaches up, he grabs Chad by the head and drops him on the concrete with a neck breaker!!! The crowd goes wild!! Vargas holds his neck in pain, yelling out “FUCK!”~

Smith: Tremendous reversal by Curt. He’s got the heart of a champion, Hood!

Hood: Yes, but the mind of a monkey.

Smith: He does not. Curt is incredibly wily and mildly sophisticated.

Hood: Haha, look at you, “mildly’ sophisticated.

Smith: I didn’t mean it THAT way

~Curt returns to his feet, holding his back and neck from the move as well. He also rubs his side from the fall earlier, wincing to the touch. He sees the red briefcase shining brightly under the giant flood lights bearing down on the action. He heads that way. Canon reaches the chain linked fence under the case...he wraps his fingers around the cold metal and starts to climb. He has trouble, the fans are leaning in and up against the fence, making it almost impossible to climb. He tries to ask them, kindly, to move back, but it’s too loud and frenzied. They can’t hear~

Smith: Those fans really need to give these guys some room.

Hood: Fuckin Detroit people. They don’t know how to handle success.

Smith: Curt’s close to winning this, but he’s got to get up there.

~Canon gives up. It’s no use...the mob is too out of their fuckin minds. He drops back to his feet and looks up. The bright lights shining down on his face...his breath clouding the air. He jumps up and grabs onto the monkey bars...he grunts, he winces, his right side is all bruised up and pained from the fall...he winds up hanging by one hand. The fans urge him on COME ON CURT~

Smith: Canon might have some bruised or cracked ribs, Hood. That makes a pull up very difficult.

Hood: Quit acting like you know what it’s like to do a pull up

Smith: I took PE!

Hood: You were probably the kid with the sick note and sniffly nose seated against the wall watching all the others participate.

~Vargas is back on his feet, holding his neck. “Son of a fuckin bitch” he curses, heading for Curt, who remains hanging by one arm. Curt sees Vargas heading his way...he’s got no shot at getting the case right now. So, he kicks his legs up and wraps them around Chad’s head, looking for a hurricanrana...but Chad holds on, pulling Curt up high in the air for a powerbomb!! The fans scream! Curt leans in and head butts Chad!! Vargas stumbles back under the monkey bars...Canon reaches up and grabs them and pulls himself atop the bars!! The crowd goes wild~

Smith: Curt’s on the bars! If he can grab that case and dive out of the cage he’ll be the new #1 Contender!

Hood: And this night had so much promise. STOP HIM, VARGAS

~Curt heads for the title but Chad jumps up and grabs him by the leg, tripping him. Canon falls forward, catching himself atop the bars with his hands. The case is a few feet away with the edge of the fencing only a few extra feet beyond that. Vargas jumps up and pulls himself on top of the monkey bars behind Canon. Curt crawls for the case...he reaches out and his hands grab it!! The crowd goes wild~

Smith: He’s just a few feet from returning to the top!

Hood: Gert derm it! If Vargas loses this then I don’t know when he’ll EVER get back to the top.

Smith: He’s teetering on the edge of defeat!

~Canon clutches the briefcase...but he can’t go any farther, Vargas has him by the legs. Curt wiggles his legs, trying to get free. He flips over onto his back, trying to kick Vargas in the face but Chad catches both his legs and he stands on the monkey bars, hooking Curt’s legs under his arms~

Smith: Oh no...what’s he gonna do?

Hood: Something southern and badass

Smith: SOUTHERN?!

~Vargas leans back and sling shots Curt forward!! Canon flies forward, crash landing front first onto the monkey bars!!! The fans wince in pain. The impact breaks the case from his hands...it falls from the bars to the concrete ground, hitting hard. Canon remains face down on the monkey bars, his arms hanging limply through them. Vargas sits up, his legs on either side of the bars, hanging toward the ground. He rubs the back of his head which absorbed some impact from executing the move~

Smith: Every move you perform in this match takes its toll on you. There are no soft landings.

Hood: This match ain’t for pussies. That’s why Chad’s gonna win.

Smith: Appreciate that expert analysis, Hood.

~Chad looks over his shoulder and sees the case on the ground. He says, “Thank fuck” and hops off the monkey bars and to the ground...he’s obviously not a fan of the monkey bars. Chad marches over and snares the briefcase...he looks at it...his eyes captured by memories of holding the OCW Title and dreams of obtaining it once again. He then turns toward the fence, staring at the ravenous crowd, eager to kill him. THAT’S where he must go if he wants to achieve his mission. Vargas welcomes the challenge, heading that way, yelling at the people to ‘GET JOBS AND MOVE OUT OF HIS FUCKIN WAY’. They, obviously, do not comply. Standing under the monkey bars, he stares out at the fans pressed against the fencing. “You won’t move?” he asks. “Fine.” He reaches back and begins blasting the fence with the brief case, sending fans stumbling backward. He hits them over and over, beating the crowd back as best he can~

Smith: Chad Vargas is assaulting those fans!

Hood: Well, they shouldn’t be all up in his face, man. They’re literally impacting his ability to win this match.

Smith: I guess Curt’s thousand dollars ran short when it came to security surrounding this match.

Hood: A thousand bucks always runs short unless you’re hustling to McDonalds

~Chad is suddenly struck from behind. He turns around and Curt is hanging from the monkey bars, swinging. He comes back forward and puts two boots into Chad’s face, sending him flying into the fence, dropping the case. Fans rush forward, reaching through and grabbing him. Vargas tries to break free. Canon drops to the ground and he runs up and spins around with a kick to the head of Chad!! He drills Vargas in his exposed midsection with several quick punches before jumping up and hitting a V-Trigger knee into Chad’s face!!! He then grabs Vargas by the arm and tosses him to the ground with a hip toss!!! Chad hits hard!!! He yells out in pain. Canon throws his arm into the air to a HUGE ovation~

Smith: Those fans are completely against Vargas and are pro Canon. Curt could be the mayor of Detroit right now if he wanted!

Hood: He’d have to learn how to smoke crack and fuck hookers. Which, I think he’s already halfway there.

Smith: Don’t spread such rumors about our beloved Curt!

Hood: ‘Our’? Speak for your fuckin self. I don’t love any man who spends all his time with a monkey.

~Curt snags the case. The fans get organized and they all back up...FINALLY. They are listening to reason. Curt reaches for his heart and gives out a very tender and emotional, “Thank you.” He steps for the fence but is immediately grabbed from behind by Vargas. Chad has a handful of hair and he rams Curt face first into the fence! The fans are irate...they rush back to the fence but Chad pulls Curt away from their reach. The briefcase is dropped, hitting the ground once again. Canon breaks free from Chad’s grip. He throws a punch...but Vargas blocks it. Vargas punches Curt in the face and yells at him, “COME ON!” Curt holds his mouth. Chad kicks him in the head….Canon stumbles to one knee. Again, Vargas yells, “COME ON!” Curt’s face stares at the ground, his long hair covering his expression~

Smith: Vargas is trying to get Curt to lose his cool.

Hood: We rarely, if ever see Canon get mad. He’s always just so chill. Curt ‘Chill’ Canon.

Smith: I doubt he’ll adopt that moniker, Hood.

Hood: Well then he’s an idiot!

~Chad scoffs. He is appalled that Curt isn’t going to fight back. He pulls Curt up but Canon surprises him with a stiff right hand!! Vargas stumbles on his heels. He looks back and reaches for his mouth, finding some blood. He smiles and nods his head. Vargas throws a right hand, hitting Canon. Canon responds with a straight right hand. The two men break out into a Hall of Fame level brawl with the crowd going wild! Curt, a foot shorter and a hundred pounds lighter, is holding his own with the meanest mother fucker to ever step foot in OCW~

Smith: Yes! Curt Canon is fighting back! He’s going toe-to-toe with Chad Vargas! What heart! What effort!

Hood: Now there’s some aggression! That’s the aggression that beat Lurrr!

Smith: Indeed!

~The fans go wild as Curt seems to be getting the better of Vargas! Punch! Punch! Punch!! Vargas stumbles back...his knees begin to wobble. Curt drills him over and over with a straight right hand. Vargas drops to one knee. Canon leans back and he slugs the fucking shit out of Chad!!! Blood flies from Chad’s mouth as he falls to the ground. The entire city of Detroit rejoices! He’s shut the Confederate Icon up!! Exhausted, Curt looks at his bruised and bloodied right hand before dropping to a knee. The fans urge him to get up...get the briefcase...win the match~

Smith: Curt’s been so close to winning this thing all night. Here’s another opportunity...he’s got to catch his breath and get that case and exit the fence!

Hood: Poor little guy is all tuckered out throwing big boy punches.

Smith: He’s fine!

~Canon stands. The fans cheer. He heads for the case and he grabs it. The fans stand near the fence, encouraging him. He tries to get them to move back. They do. He starts to climb~

Smith: Curt’s climbing!

Hood: Mother fucker. So this is really happening?

Smith: -does ron paul hands- IT’S HAPPENING

Hood: Fuckin psycho

~It looks like he’s gonna make it. He’s near the top of the fence. Vargas returns to his feet. A very eager fan runs forward “CURT, LOOK OUT!” He sticks his hand out to show...but, in doing so, he knocks the case out of Curt’s grasp and to the ground. Curt looks down at the guy like, ‘Seriously?’ The other fans grab him~

Smith: Oh no!

Hood: It was only a matter of time...but now...now OCW has it’s own Steve Bartman

Smith: Fans, I know you guys get excited but please, try not to influence the action!

Hood: Where the fuck was this compassion when they were clawing and grabbing Vargas moments ago?

Smith: Well, that was different.

Hood: Boy, you’re something else.

~The case slides and comes to rest at the feet of Vargas. He bends over and picks it up. Curt looks over his shoulders and sighs with disappointment. He hops back down. Meanwhile, behind him the overzealous fan is getting beaten to a pulp by other fans. Gotta love Detroit. Vargas holds the case up, urging Canon to come and get it. Curt shows no hesitation...he rushes forward. He spins around with a spinning heel kick but Vargas blocks it with the case. Curt’s ankle hits the metal casing HARD! He holds it in pain. Chad brings the case up and smashes it into Curt’s back. Canon drops to all fours. Vargas hits him again, flattening him out on the ground...he then steps over Curt and heads for the fence. The fans rush forward, leaning against it~

Smith: These fans are not going to make this easy on Chad Vargas.

Hood: Ugh, this is so lame. Just let the man win already!

Smith: After the things he’s said? He deserves any hate and retaliation that comes his way!

~Vargas stares at the fans. There’s a short, green haired woman (overweight) who is particularly angry with him. So, Chad calmly puts the case down and he starts to unzip his pants. They all gasp with shock~

Smith: What’s he doing?

Hood: He’s going to piss on them!

Smith: Oh dear...oh my...oh no!

~A strong stream of piss flies from his crotch and at the fans. The woman, directly. She steps back and puts a sign she brought in front of her, blocking the piss from hitting her. It’s a RIP CHECKERS sign. Vargas winds up pissing all over the sign. Curt looks over and sees this. His eyes bug out...his face turns red. Vargas finishes and zips up...he did his job. The fans have cleared a space. He heads forward, ready to climb...but from behind he hears a battle cry~

Smith: Well, that did it. Curt Canon has been pushed over the edge.

Hood: That’s not Chad’s fault, okay? That was that woman’s fault...she was basically saying “Here, Chad, piss all over Checkers!”

Smith: He’s the one who brought pissing into the equation, Hood. Just whipping it out like that...I thought those days were behind us!

Hood: So long as Syren is our measuring stick (ha ha) those days will never be behind us.

~Canon yells and runs forward. Vargas turns around and Curt jumps on him!! Vargas catches Curt but the momentum takes them into the fence. Curt rips and gouges at Chad’s face...Vargas has to fight him off...this could get nasty. He steps forward and throws Curt over his head. Curt lands on the fencing like a tiny Spider-Man. Chad turns around and Canon leaps off with a reverse cross body, taking Vargas to the ground. Curt gets to his knees and he punches Chad in the face repeatedly. The fans are going wild!! Smoke from their lungs fills the frigid Detroit night sky~

Smith: Curt Canon is a man possessed! Chad Vargas’ odds of winning this thing might have dipped to whatever the temperature is currently!

Hood: If that fuckin monkey is the catalyst for an OCW Title match then, I don’t know...I may just wanna do something else with my time.

Smith: Liar.

Hood: Yea, you got me.

~Canon’s on his feet. He locates the case. All the fans back up, giving him space. We don’t need another incident. Canon climbs...he reaches the top!! The fans look up, watching with all the hope and expectation of a fat chick eyeing that dude heading her way at the bar. And, just like what always happens to that fat chick (the dude blowing past her to hit the bathroom cause he’s gotta take a massive piss)...Canon gets to the top and Vargas shakes the cage, bringing the hope of the fans down! Curt loses his balance and falls, his stomach hitting the top of the fence. He drops the case, it flies forward, landing on the monkey bars. Curt’s legs dangle out of the fenced area...his arms and upper body dangle inside the fenced area. Vargas glares up at Curt with more seriousness and focus than he’s had all match. It’s very clear to him that Curt is a main event level threat~

Smith: The reality is hitting Chad Vargas. Curt Canon is more than a comedy side show...he’s a main event level talent that is looking to reclaim his throne.

Hood: I think Chad’s problem is he thinks its easy to get back to the top. But it’s not...Canon, Meyhu, CJ O’Donnell...all these guys are in your way for a reason...they are obstacles...major obstacles.

Smith: Yep, to get to the top of OCW is no easy feat. Just ask literally everyone who’s been there and tried to get back.

~Curt reaches for the bars and crawls atop them for the case. Vargas jumps and pulls himself up. He, too heads for the case on all fours. The men meet at the case and begin to throw punches, trying to knock the other off. The fans cheer and boo each punch, depending on who threw it~

Smith: And we’ve got ourselves an emperor’s standoff!

Hood: This is one fist fight you can’t lose, Vargas! Knock him off!

Smith: Hang in there, Curt! You can do it!

~Vargas is losing the fist fight, once again! The fans can’t believe it! Curt’s beating the shit out of him. Frantic, Vargas locks Canon in a front face hold, once more. Canon yells out and bullies Vargas up. The case between them. Vargas hoists Canon up for a suplex but Canon fights out and lands on his feet next to Chad. He elbows Chad in the side of the head. Canon throws a side kick into Chad’s ribs, doubling the Confederate Icon over. He maneuvers Chad, facing him, bent over. Canon takes a few steps back before jumping at Vargas~

Smith: He’s going for The Chronicles End ON THE MONKEY BARS

Hood: Well, this will kill Chad Vargas.

Smith: It’ll do some serious damage!

~But Vargas holds on, preventing Canon from getting him over!! He lifts Canon up and slings him down with AN ALABAMA SLAM!!! Canon lands on the case, which helps break his fall. Vargas reaches for Curt’s throat, but Canon kicks him off. Vargas nearly falls to the ground, but he bends at the knees and grabs the sides of the monkey bars for support. Canon sits up and heads back for him. Vargas however, punches Canon in the dick!!! Curt doubles over. The fans all groan. Chad then lifts his arm up, hitting Canon in the balls!!! Curt is in serious pain. Vargas stands over him...he grabs Canon, stands him up and throws him off the monkey bars to the cement with THE STROKE!!! Canon lands face first and is OUT. The fans go silent. Chad grabs the briefcase and marches toward the edge of the fenced area~

Smith: He’s got to escape to win.

Hood: Fuck, Canon took a rough fall.

Smith: I know

~Chad looks down shrugs and leaps off with a canonball into the fans, taking a whole group to the ground. The bell rings~

Belvedere: Here is your winner...AND THE NEW #1 CONTENDER TO THE OCW TITLE...CHAD VARGAS!!!!!

Smith: Ugh.

Hood: Fuck yea...Vargas did it! He’s almost back where he belongs, atop OCW!

Smith: And, as it stands...we’re looking at a Vargas versus Outcast main event in Dublin in March.

Hood: That’s IF Outcast survives Carpe Noctem.

Smith: That won’t be easy, given the field OCW has assembled.

~Chad gets to his feet and swings the case wildly, fighting his way through the angry fans and into the safety of a building commissioned by OCW. Inside the fencing, Canon rolls over, his face bloodied and his spirit injured. The Knife Man cuts his way into the area and he kneels next to Curt, checking on him. The fans begin to rally, chanting Curt’s name~

Smith: A valiant effort by Curt Canon. He proved tonight why he is an OCW legend.

Hood: I gave him some shit but props. He fought his ass off tonight. Hope the dude gets healed and gives this another shot inside the Pyramid.

Smith: Yep, he can walk out OCW Champion in a month’s time by winning the Pyramid Scheme Match...just as every wrestler in the company can!

Hood: Truth.

Smith: Folks, it’s been one hell of an evening. 2022 is off to an amazing start and it’s only going to get better from here. It’s late. It’s cold and we’re all exhausted. We’ll see you next Monday LIVE from Roswell, New Mexico for the return of Massacre!

Hood: Peace

~Canon is helped to his feet by The Knife Man. The fans pour into the fenced area to hug and pat him on the back, showing tremendous support. We fade out~

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