Earlier Today

Trevor Mach and Mav Valentine took turns at a scale, getting weighed, before signing a contract and taking photos from the press, with Swift standing between them.

Swift: This is the kind of action and presentation I want EBW to be all about. The renegade of my generation, and the renegade of the next. A real maverick, and I know from experience what they can both do in the ring. That's my official statement on this matter. In reality, I'm pissed that I ever lost to either of you, and I'd love a rematch, but I got more important things to do now I GUESS!

Trevor Mach: Sounds about right El Presidente. It sucks doesn't it? I've been there. You're taken out of the game, when you want to keep playing. You're the DM now though bro. Roll those dice.

Mav Valentine: This is Trevor. You're going to find out that I'm worthy of these titles, not because I need approval, but because I choose to be.

Trevor Mach: Now you're getting it.

Mav Valentine: Maybe I am. That's bad news for you.

Trevor Mach: Maybe it is. Maybe it is. Pose for the cameras Mav. Could be your last photoshoot with the belts.
*wink*

Mav Valentine: We'll see.

w00t: Yeah, we'll see about that!

Swift: Get him out of here!

w00t: I have a right to be here! Both of you are the scum that infects EBW, and Swift is allowing the infection to spread! You're lacking the genius and ability of men such as myself! It's a joke, an absolute joke that you're all standing there, and I have to be standing here! I should be President! I should be Champion!

Swift: Make your statements in the ring, and get out of here.

w00t: Oh I intend to. I intend to.

Backstage

Ted Pettentool: Ted here, still in a wheelchair, but I can feel my toes today, so we're doing great. We're conducting this interview, on a wet floor, next to stairs. Not sure why I felt the need to bring that up, but here we are. I'm joined by Dogma Mask and Reno. The group known as Dogma has been vague and mysterious, but with that Neon Championship win, you've made it so you can't be ignored.

Reno: Depends on how many people actually watch Neon Nights. It's humble beginnings, but we're just getting started.

Ted Pettentool: Everyone is curious as to what you're doing and why quite frankly.

Reno: Haven't I made that clear already? Rude and I decided to back the winning side for a reason. Dogma here, he knows what he's doing. He's got a mission, and we bought in.

Dogma Mask: You really want to know what I'm doing? I'll spell it out for you. A consortium of the real puppet masters in this world are wanting control of this sport. They want to protect it from the evil renegades out there. Those who would...say protect a monster like KYO. You might not know what kind of villain he truly is, but he almost cost us all everything, and yet Fray Tiburon protects him. We need a symbol of control and unity, and yet Javier Leos refuses to put on the mask and comply. The rest, made us their enemies when they stood by and let it all happen. We'll shatter the Legion, and the Lucha Bastards, and Javier Leos, and then, we'll spread and take over the rest of EBW. That's the mission. That's what they tasked me with. I am the chosen.

Ted Pettentool: Uh...great! Well thanks for-WHOA!

Pettentool's wheelchair slipped on the water, and he rolled down the staircase screaming in agony.

Backstage...elsewhere

Tack Angel: OH NO!

Amy Angel: What is it?

Tack Angel: I think we left Daisy back home!

Amy Angel: ...Are you making a joke about the symbiotes?

Tack Angel: Uh-huh!

Amy Angel: Nice!

Tack Angel: Amy, I feel like I've neglected you the past few years.
 
Amy Angel: Yeah probably.

Tack Angel: Oh....well I don't want that. You were the first. You were always there for me, even when you used our marriage as a political ploy.

Amy Angel: How many times do we have to apologize for that!

Tack Angel: We?

Amy Angel: We're going to use plural pronouns now. Gives us all a voice.

Tack Angel: Considering you're literally several people, I guess it's alright in this case.

Cadmus: Tack Angel can never have enough huh? Now you have even more.

Bellerophon: You could've had another chance with me, but instead you choose a haggard old bag schizo? What a shame.

Amy Angel: You calling us a haggard old bag!? We'll have you know, that we look great for being 522 years old!

Tack Angel: And people say I like em younger! Listen Cadmus, if you're here to talk, you can save it. If you're here to fight, then let's go to the ring right now.

Cadmus: I think not. I have a match tonight. I'm going to destroy your precious TackForce. It's only a shame I can't beat Saxon and Novus too tonight.

Tack Angel: Who? Whatever. It doesn't matter. I want a match with you. If not now, then at Hardcore Halloween in Threed Presented by Literal Monster Energy drinks!

Cadmus: No.

Tack Angel: No?

Cadmus: Obviously not. I know that your wives have given you a deadline. I won't let you make it. I'm playing the "Tack Strategy" here. The only way to win, is not to play! Hahahaha!

Amy Angel: We think you're a gutless coward! We have inside of us someone that remembers you from a past life! Your claim that your lover is your sister in only THIS lifetime is a lie!

Cadmus: Hey!

Bellerophon: We've been cursed like this for generations, but if we destroy the Star Prince, we'll come back as King and Queen.

Amy Angel: Uh-huh. We're calling bullshit. You just have a sick fetish, and if you don't want the world to think you're a gutless, DICKLESS coward, you'll take us all on next week.

Cadmus: What?

Tack Angel: Yeah, that's what I'm wondering.

Amy Angel: We were a wrestler once. In 1905, we were the vicious Hilda Brand! We know how to wrestle now, and we'll take you on. Interspecies Tag.

Bellerophon: Interspecies?

Amy Angel: You think we're all human in here?

Tack Angel: I'm apparently married to aliens!

Cadmus: Of course you are. Fine. We'll see you next week. That doesn't count for the singles match does it?

Tack Angel: I'd like if it-

Amy Angel: It doesn't.

Tack Angel: Shoot!

Cadmus: Fine with me. Hahaha!

Tack Angel: And there they go. Wait a second. Hilda Brand?

Amy Angel: Yes.

Tack Angel: Does that mean?

Amy Angel: Firebrand X's Great Grandmother was Hilda Brand? Yes.

Tack Angel: I'm married to Firebrand's Great Grandmother? He's going to be soooooo maaaaaad at me.





Larry Grim: Welcome to EBW Xperience! It's time to level up your wrestling week, with a big show, that will surely have a thrilling and unexpected conclusion! I'm only guessing! 

Makoto Angel: We really do have a big show for you tonight. Several title bouts, and for those in the arena and those watching on ENN+, we already had do great matches.

Larry Grim: Yeah, did you happen to see w00t after his team defeated the TackForce?

Makoto Angel: What about him?

Larry Grim: I just didn't see him after the match.

Makoto Angel: What are you getting at?

Larry Grim: Just things and stuff.

Makoto Angel: You're ominous.

Larry Grim: You're shy about how tall you are, made worse ever since you were a giant that one time.

Makoto Angel: HEY! I wasn't insulting you! I was just pointing it out!

Larry Grim: I'm sorry! I got caught up in it! I'm going to buy you some tacos to make up for it. Any taco you want! Besides, I think you're wonderfully tall in the best way!

Makoto Angel: .....*blushes* A chalupa please.

Larry Grim: Already ordered in on grub hub 5 minutes ago. Should be here soon!

Makoto Angel: Thanks!

Larry Grim: What are skeletons for after all.

Makoto Angel: To keep us upright?

Larry Grim: No, I was doing a-

Makoto Angel: Oh you were doing a thing! Sorry. *blushes*

Larry Grim: You're great. I like working with you.

EBW: Xperience
River City Gymnasium, River City
ENN

0. Dark Match 6-Man Tag: w00t/Maurice/Cadmus[o] beat Pirate Bill[x]/LG Rod/Randy no Kachi via Dark Star Cutter -> Pin
0. Dark Match Tag: Dogma Priest #1[o]/Dogma Priest #2 beat Dorado Mask/Hex No Limit[x] via Crucifix Powerbomb -> Pin
1. EBW Women's World Tag Team Championship: Jenny James(c)/Jessica James(c) vs. Erica/Sunny Malibu ended in a No Contest
-The opening match never took place, as the champion team made their way down to the ring, they were jumped by the entirety of Eisenritter and Muscle Girl Security. Millie Malibu cheered them on, as the group battered the James Sisters, and put them through the announce table. Finally, Hope Mach, Christina Angel, Lt. Lacy Wagner, Kimber Blaze, and Gold ran down to make the save. Through a big brawl, the allies of the James Sisters hit the ring, and demanded Eisenritter get in for a match, but they laughed it off and tried to leave.

Larry Grim: Well there goes our table.

Makoto Angel: Darn those Eisenritter....ers! They stole that match from us, and hurt the James Sisters!

Larry Grim: And they won't even give them a match now.

Lady M's: Hold it! You're not going anywhere ladies. You want to attack my security? Our champions? You don't just get to get away with that. The new President wants consequences for this kind of bullshit, and I for one agree. An eye for an eye. You took that match, so I'm putting you in on-

Tess: No you're not Tali. That's right, I was about to take a break from the campaign trail to appear tonight. Be grateful everyone! I said be grateful! Duvalie has a title match tonight, so she couldn't possibly get into it right now. Your daughter, my Step Granddaughter apparently, is defending her title. You wouldn't want to appear biased would you?

Lady M's: Tess, you're so full of shit. I do want there to be no excuses when Hope goes through Duvalie to get to you, Sunny Malibu, you traitorous bitch. Fine. Get out of here. However, since you made that decree, I'm making this one. If anyone gets involved in the title match tonight, not only will Hope will automatically, but I'll also strip Sunny Malibu of the Interim Television Championship. Don't think I won't. Try to cancel me out on that Tess. Just try it. I bet the deciding third vote from our "esteemed" President will go my way.

Tess: Fine...you get what you want. What does it matter? Duvalie is more than capable. Don't try to play these games with me again Tali. You can't keep up with the plotting I'm capable of. If you were, you would have seen the attack on Hope coming, and the reveal of Sunny Malibu.

Lady M's: You're reveling in this. You and my Dad are loving the fact that Sunny cost Hope her hearing again. MY DAUGHTER CAN'T HEAR ANYMORE, and you're laughing. I WILL keep "playing these games" with you Tess, and I will outplay you, and I will win, and I'll make you regret every second you've spent trying to hurt me, my family, those I care about, and the sport I f*bleep*ing love!

2. Bushido Rules: Subculture beat Benjamin (R3 2:01  TKO Referee Stoppage via Ground Pound)
-The return of Bushido Rules introduced opportunity for several stars, as Subculture seemed to be in his element against a resilient Benjamin. Benjamin excelled at taking down Subculture, surprising the more experience Subbie. The former World Champion managed to get side control and flipped Benjamin for several shots to the face, but the round ended before he could gain momentum. Second round was all Subculture, as he kept on his feet, forced Benji into the corner and let the hurting bombs fly. Benjamin pushed him back, and the "Warrior of Light" demanded he hit him harder, endearing him even more with the fans. Since his last Neon Nights match, he has captured the attention of the fans. Third round was back and forth, but Subculture caught Benjamin when he shot on him with the Spear, and flipped him to the mat. He ground pounded Benjamin, who stopped defending, and the match was ended via TKO Referee Stoppage.

Larry Grim: Big win for Subculture. I think the Green Bomber needed a return to the more athletic Bushido style. Benjamin adapted well, and the crowd is really getting behind him.

Makoto Angel: I hope he's alright. You run a big risk with matches like this. You might have to take some shows off and miss out on pay and chances for wins. It's quite the gamble. Speaking of gambling, get the new Angel Family Gacha game on IOS! Spend REAL MONEY to roll for over 108 wives, though most of them are just variations of Amy!

Larry Grim: I own like 53 of you. I have so MANY duplicates though. All it cost was a paycheck!

Makoto Angel: Didn't you know what you'd get before you did it?

Larry Grim: Even I can't predict how much gacha is going to screw you over.

3. 6-Man Tag: Dogma Mask[o]/Rude/Masked Lanta beat Javier Leos/Grind/Fray Tiburon[x] via Dogma Bomb -> Pin
-High flying action clashed with muscle and power as Leos, Grind, and Fray Tiburon joined forces to take on Dogma. Hotlanta wanted to be called Masked Lanta again, as returned to his cold and aggressive style from years prior. Dogma pretended to offer Fray Tiburon a handshake, and tried to go for a thumb to the eye, but Tiburon caught his arm, and the grapple bastard was ready to go to work. Suddenly Rude hit the Friar with a lowblow and opened up the "Chosen One" to hit the Dogma Bomb on Fray Tiburon, pinning him once again.

Larry Grim: Dogma is making a statement here. It's hard to predict what they want to do, and how they're going to do it. If I were the Friar, I'd be careful, because it seems they really want to make him pay for his "actions" against them.

4. EBW Women's Television Championship: Hope Mach(c) beat Duvalie via Bridging Hagen Suplex -> Pin -> Title Defense!
-Excellent action, and the best match of the night. Hope Mach took Duvalie to task, smashing her against the ropes, and taking her to the mat. Duvalie went for chokes, and anything to take Hope off her game, but she was focused and determined to take out her frustrations on the assassin maid. In the midst of the match, Duvalie did manage to get the cord around Hope's neck for the choke, but Hope flipped her over in a stunning move and placed her in front for a Bridging Hagen Suplex. 1-2-3!

Makoto Angel: That is how it's done! Well done Hope! In a bubble like that, with no outside interference, Hope was able to outwork Duvalie, and gain a measure of revenge, but wait, here comes Sunny! She's attacking her from behind!

Larry Grim: The match is over, meaning all bets are off. We ARE going to get Hope vs. Sunny Malibu at Hardcore Halloween in a Ladder Grindhouse for the Undisputed Television Championship!

5. Singles: Bashin Dan beat Danny Leung via Brave Clash x Ankle Lock -> Submission
-Good action in the battle of the Dans, as Bashin Dan made Danny's latest return grueling, as I'll never forgive him for No Push, I mean, Dan is just that much more fired up. The usual Brave Clash was then creatively transitioned into an Ankle Lock, and Danny tapped out. No Push indeed Danny.

Larry Grim: Some people hold grudges forever.

Makoto Angel: Dan seems renewed and confident. It looks like he's grabbing a mic. He's got something to say.

Bashin Dan: Cade, this is going out to you my friend. You'll always be my friend. No matter what. I want a match, a decisive match between us. Something to finally settle the score. I don't want anything to get in the way. I'm thinking you and me, in a No Rules match at Hardcore Halloween. There MUST be a winner. I know it's hard to lock you down for things like this, so I went ahead and spoke to the new President. The winner of our match will get the next shot at the EBW Triple Crown World Championship. If you decline, then I get the shot automatically. I don't want that. I'd rather earn it. What do you say Cade? You in or out?

Larry Grim: Oh, he got his attention. Here comes Cade. What's he going to say?

Cade: .....Fine.

Larry Grim: Short, sweet, and to the point. I guess that match is on for Hardcore Halloween 2020! Awesome!

6. EBW Triple Crown World Championship Last Man Fighting:

Mav Valentine(c) vs. Trevor Mach ended in a No Contest

-The main event, the moment everyone was waiting for....was ruined by w00t. Security had surrounded the area to give these two a clean match, but w00t, who had been missing since the beginning of the show, rolled under the ring during his dark match, and came out swinging just as Mach and Valentine were getting into it. Security quickly tried to rush him out, but the damage was done, and the crowd tossed garbage at him as he laughed. He was escorted out of the ring as a bloody Mav looked at the blood seeping from his head. Both men demanded a restart, but the ref called it off, as the bleeding couldn't be stopped from Mav's head wound. The crowd wanted the match too, and both men scared the ref out of the ring, ready to have the match themselves. As they got the crowd fired up, Mav started to stumble from the blood loss. Mach, threw up his hands, and rolled out of the ring, to help Mav to the back instead.

Backstage

w00t: Haha! Did you see that Mr. President!? That's making an impact in the ring. That's my statement. What do you think?

Swift: I think you're suspended and fined $50,000!

w00t: Ha! Look at you. You've been de-fanged already. You think that's enough to stop me? I got plenty of cash, not just from my own genius investments, but from sponsors, looking forward to ending your tenure as quickly as possible. Here, take your money. What do I care?

w00t laughed and threw money at Swift before walking away from the angry President.

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EBW World

Nerma: Nerma here, live at my doctor's office for EBW World. I'm trying to get a look at my baby, to get that gender reveal-

Tommy Dukes: And this jerk ass Lakitu followed us in with a note from Producer Steve. Grrr! That guy! Thanks STEEEEEVE!

Nerma: It's fine. I'm a journalist. I'm a professional.

Degrees: And you're already pretty far along. Surprised you didn't notice sooner from the weight ga-

Nerma: WATCH IT DOC!

Degrees: Sorry! My bad! Let's take a look!

Nerma: We have some big news this week. A couple of qualifier matches will be taking place on Xcite and Xperience, to give us a decision match to fill the vacancy of the EBW Challenge Championship. The matches will be held under Bushido Rules, and the winners will face off at a later date. Not necessarily at Hardcore Halloween, but sometime afterwards. The push to return Bushido Rules to EBW is strong, and this title might be more associated with that kind of match, or at least symbolic of the most competitive, athletic, work horse athletes on the roster. We have a full card for Xcite, and a partial for Xperience so-

Tommy Dukes: IT'S A BOY!

Nerma: ....Oh wow.

EBW: Xcite
Twoson Fairgrounds, Twoson
ENN

0. Dark Match Singles: Pirate Bill vs. Dirk Laramie
0. Dark Match Women's Singles: Alison Chains vs. Calamity Jane
1. 6-Man Tag: Jammer/Benjamin/Vape vs. Bobby Blitzworth/Colton "The Rumble" Sbarrge/?
2. EBW Challenge Championship Decision Match Qualifier Bushido Rules: Trevor Mach vs. Fray Tiburon
3. Singles: Javier Leos vs. Rude
4. EBW Television Championship Open Challenge but not Tack Angel: Cadmus(c) vs. ?
5. Women's Tag: Christina Angel/Hope Mach vs. Erica/Duvalie
6. EBW World Tag Team Championship: Kinniku Mike(c)/Amigo(c) vs. w00t/Maurice

EBW: Xperience
Threed Circus Tent, Threed
ENN

1. Bushido Rules Singles: Bashin Dan vs. Dirk Laramie
2. EBW Challenge Championship Decision Match Qualifier Bushido Rules: Firebrand X vs. Maurice
3. Non-Title Singles: Mav Valentine vs. Cade

Andonuts Lab

Bashin Dan was pacing back and forth as Andonuts worked at his desk.

Jeff Andonuts: It doesn't look like I can help. Degrees is a genius at this stuff, and if he can't repair the damage without using donor tissue, then I don't what I can do.

Bashin Dan: I was hoping you could make like a machine to-

Jeff Andonuts: Oh I can. Of course I can. I can make anything. It's the size that's the issue. It's what she'd lose in the process. No more wrestling career.

Bashin Dan: ....

Jeff Andonuts: You don't like to accept things you can't change do you?

Bashin Dan: I guess I don't.

Jeff Andonuts: You remind me of someone in that case. A lot more chill about it, but I can still see you're angry about it.

Bashin Dan: She deserves all the best in life. She deserves to be able to hear.

Jeff Andonuts: And I think she wants you to just succeed at what you're doing. That's from an outside perspective, but I watch the product. I was highly involved with it for a long time remember? I was even in charge for a time. I know Hope pretty well. She's a great woman, and she's stronger than the limits that have been forced on her. That's a woman that will stand up whenever she's knocked down. She's got a lot of her parents in that aspect, but the fire is-

Bashin Dan: Unique. She's her own woman. A strong spirit. I just can't stop trying. I won't. Ever.

Jeff Andonuts: I know Dan. You're going to drive yourself crazy with it, again, like someone else I know. But, that's the way it is. Mach women tend to gravitate towards that madness. Again, that's my observations. I'm something of a scientist you see.

Bashin Dan: What about the other issue?

Jeff Andonuts: Another dead end so far. Dr. Yaggis is still trapped in Magicant, and we can't reopen the gateway. I assume that's intentional. Mach slipped through the last crack as far as I can tell. Do you know anything about string theory or quantum physics?

Bashin Dan: ....I play card games.

Jeff Andonuts: Right. Don't worry about it. The point being that the world around us is reshaping due to recent events. When Mach slipped through, the changes were still taking shape. The structure of our universe was far more malleable. Now, it's setting in like concrete. I don't know if we can ever puncture a hole to the other side.

Bashin Dan: Cade deserves to have his father back.

Jeff Andonuts: I know, but if you want to reach your friend, there are other ways.

Bashin Dan: You mean in the ring?

Jeff Andonuts: Not just that. I want you to think about this one. I'm not going to tell you everything. Time for the next generation of heroes to start putting that mental muscle to use.

Bashin Dan: ....But I play card games!

Jeff Andonuts: ....You'll make due.

The Mach Residence

Trevor Mach was giving Lady M's, a deep massage, on a table with a hole cut in the middle of M's pregnant belly.

Lady M's: This was a good idea. I saw you holding that chain saw, and I was getting concerned. Curious and amused, but concerned.

Trevor Mach: I have a good idea every now and then.

Lady M's: You looked like you needed to let off some steam. w00t's got you a little pissed huh? Or as Tack would say, "nettled"?

Trevor Mach: What gave you that idea?

Lady M's: You're REALLY digging into me right now.

Trevor Mach: Uh...with love?

Lady M's: Anger.

Trevor Mach: Angry love?

Lady M's: Whatever it is, don't stop. It's wonderful. I needed this. Although, you can move on from the glute muscles you know?

Trevor Mach: I know I CAN, but do I want to?

Suddenly, a panicked Tack burst into the room.

Tack Angel: Trevor! Trevooooor! Gaaaaaah!

Trevor Mach: Hey buddy.

Lady M's: Tack, we're a little busy here. You didn't even knock. You're lucky I have a towel on.

Trevor Mach: You don't.

Lady M's: AVERT YOUR GAZE!

Tack Angel: Don't worry, I look away on instinct whenever I come here. I never know what you two are going to be up to.

Trevor Mach: Says the man with 108 wives. What do you want Tack?

Tack Angel: It's about Christina! The young one! She's....she's 16!

Trevor Mach: I know right? They grow up so fast.

Tack Angel: No, I mean yesterday she wasn't!

Trevor Mach: It feels like just yesterday she was in Kindergarten.

Tack Angel: I mean literally yesterday, she WAS in Kindergarten!

Trevor Mach: So I'm NOT crazy about this then, cause I was just thinking that.

Tack Angel: You mean you remember?!

Trevor Mach: I keep checking in on Justice in his room just to make sure he's a still a baby! What did you do?

Tack Angel: I didn't do anything? Tali, do you remember Christina being young and then turning 16 overnight?

Lady M's: ....Meh.

Tack Angel: Meh?

Lady M's: ...I don't care? She's going to wrestle for me, and she's pretty good from what I've seen. So what if your collective dementia has you freaking out about this? Shouldn't you be happy? One less toddler. 

Trevor Mach: Yeah man, you really do need to take a break on pumping out kids and-

Tack Angel: NEVER! But seriously, she seems fine, and everything else seems fine. Should I just...uh....roll with it?

Trevor Mach: Why not? I'm sure she's a well adjusted young lady, and she's going to be juuuusssst fine.

?

In a seedy van, an older bald gentleman picked up his phone to see a random text.

Chrissy Angel: *via text* Hi, my name is Chrissy! I saw your phone number in a bathroom stall, asking for a young girl to be friends with. I'm pretty young, and I'd love to be your friend. We could have fun together.

Seedy man: *via text: How old are you?

Chrissy Angel: *via text* 16. I just turned it too. We have leftover cake and ice cream from the party if you want to come over and have some!

Seedy man: *via text* Meet me in the woods outside of Saturn City at 8pm. Come alone.

Chrissy Angel: *via text* Absolutely! I can't wait!

Later...

Chrissy and the man were screaming....with excitement as they went down the roller coaster together. Later, they were in a Ferris Wheel eating cotton candy together. After that, they played games, and Chrissy knocked over bottle with a baseball to get a giant teddy bear.

Chrissy Angel: This is the best! So much fun!

Seedy man: Can you believe you're the first person to text me back?

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Lady M's Office

Lady M's was throwing around papers, as Lucca caught them all in the air, and managed to easily resort them in the process.

Lucca: Sir, you seem very stressed.

Lady M's: I AM! You don't know what it's like to want to just rip someone limb from limb and be kept back because you're a human incubator! This kid better love me Lucca! He's better love me A LOT! I'm not kidding. No rebellious phase. I want this kid to adore "The Mom".

Lucca: I'm sure he will. You are quite....motherly.

Lady M's: Right?! I know that! I don't need to be told that!

Lucca: Quite right sir.

Sunny Malibu: She's just a little upset about me.

Lady M's: You.

Lucca: You need to leave NOW!

Sunny Malibu: I don't think so. I didn't drive up here just to be turned away. Besides, I have a contract to sign.

Lady M's: That's going to be a public signing.

Sunny Malibu: I don't think so. I'm not giving Hope the opportunity to strike. My new friends in Eisenritter will keep her occupied until I grind her up at Hardcore Halloween. If you want this match, you'll let me sign it here.

Lady M's: You really think you're something don't you? You used to actually be somebody. I was hard on you sure, but that was because I had always hoped that when I was done wrestling that you might step up and be an ace. Be a leader. Now, you're just another clown in the Tess Circus Show.

Sunny Malibu: Tess doesn't control me, and neither do you. I've got the leverage here. You want this match to happen badly, so you'll do what you have to so you can make sure your precious daughter gets her shot. What if I hurt her more? Huh? What if I leave her unable to see this time? I picked up quite a few tricks from Duvalie you know. She'll be trapped with me. You're throwing your daughter into a literal meat grinder.

Lady M's: I have all the confidence in the world, that no matter what happens, she'll end that match standing. She'll be on her feet. I can't say the same for you.

Sunny Malibu: So much belief. If you would have given that positive attitude to the one's you wanted to succeed you, they wouldn't betray you. The funny thing is, we betray you, by becoming you. You're so negative, and that was infectious. Look at all the stars that were exposed to you and are gone now. Heather Mach and Rose Mulligan are your family members, and they took off. Erica, she became the biggest thorn in your side. Let's not even get started with me.

Lady M's: No, I think we should! Lay it out there Sunny! Get it out, so you can GET OUT when you're done!

Sunny Malibu: You made me this way!

Lady M's: I'm not responsible for your actions!

Sunny Malibu: You call yourself "The Mom"! You're the BOSS! You ARE responsible! Everything that happens is on you. Because you just had to embrace HER.

Lady M's: What?

Sunny Malibu: I know all about you, because I was a fan. That side of you, the evil corruption. The destroyer. Onett was in flames because of you, but no one talks about it for some reason. They blame other things and call it an incident, but we both know it was you. Everything you've ever touched you have destroyed. Your daughter is going to be next. Think about it. She's the product of HER and Malice Rider. She's a powder keg, and I'm going to light the fuse.

Lady M's: Get out of my office!

Sunny Malibu: I have to sign my contract.

Sunny stepped forward with a pen, but M's slapped her hard across the face. She slapped her so hard that Sunny started bleeding from her nose. She laughed and blotted the blood with her finger, and used it to sign the contract.

Sunny Malibu: No backing out now. I'm going to go. I want to catch some waves before it gets too cold. Tell Hope, I-well don't tell her anything. SIGN to Hope that I'll see her at Hardcore Halloween. Thanks for that main event pay day. After all these years, I think I deserve it.

Lady M's: ....DAMMIT!

M's flipped her table.

Lucca: *sigh* I'm not even going to try and catch all of that.

Later that day, Lady M's left the office still gritting her teeth. She looked out on the road, and saw Trevor Mach waiting for her in his Testarossa.

Lady M's: I don't recall ordering an uber.

Trevor Mach: My pregnant wife doesn't need an uber when I'm around. Hop in Lady, you look like you need a drive.

Lady M's: You're right.




Mach turned up the radio and smiled lightly as he flipped his shades back on, and took M's on a nice drive. The cool breeze from the fall weather felt good, and helped cool off the anger M's was feeling from earlier in the day. She looked over to Trevor and forced herself to smile, and forget about the anger for just a little while. The sunset turned to night, as M's looked up, watching the street lights zoom by.

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Backstage

Fray Tiburon was kneeling, and saying a prayer, before Trevor Mach approached him.

Fray Tiburon: Trevor my friend, how are-

Trevor Mach: Padre, I've got a confession to make.

Fray Tiburon: Again, I don't do those anymore, but since you're not making that connection then....go ahead I guess?

Trevor Mach: I'm going to have to tap or nap a Priest tonight.

Fray Tiburon: I'm a Friar, and what makes you think you're going to win?

Trevor Mach: Confidence and belief in myself?

Fray Tiburon: Oh. Well, that's a good thing, but don't be surprised if I get one over on you. This will be Bushido Rules, and my grappling ability is second to none.

Trevor Mach: My grappling is first to none.

Fray Tiburon: That doesn't make sense.

Trevor Mach: Yeah probably. The thing is, I'll fight just about anyone. I like to punch people, and knee them in the face. I like it a lot. Like WAY too much. However, I won't enjoy it tonight.

Fray Tiburon: Just promise me you'll give it your all, because I'll be doing the same.

Trevor Mach: I promise. This isn't personal though. You'll tell God right?

Fray Tiburon: *sigh* I'll make sure He gets the message.

Trevor Mach: Sweet! Good luck tonight Padre. I hear that "Bushido Renegade" is a real psychopath!

Trevor walked away whistling, but quickly turned around, when he felt he was being followed. He turned to see w00t standing behind Maurice and Cade.

Trevor Mach: You're not looking very intimidating standing behind these guys w00t, especially Maurice. Standing next to him has you looking a little short. The Celtic would say "a little shart". That sounds about right. You're a little shart.

w00t: Toilet humor is for the intellectually disabled. I'm just here to observe my handiwork. I figured you'd be upset about what I did last week.

Trevor Mach: Oh I'm furious. Absolutely livid. In my head right now, I'm tearing these two apart just to get to you. It's bloody. However, I just promised the good Padre, that I'd give him my best tonight. I can't do that in jail. Just don't think I've forgotten. You disrespected me. You disrespected the champ. You disrespected the titles and the fans. Dick move.

w00t: Don't forget that I rendered your E1 win MEANINGLESS!

Trevor Mach: No, I still have an oversized trophy taking up space in my dojo. Did you really just track me down to waste my time?

w00t: I just want to let you know, that this is just the beginning. This is long overdue. You've been left unchecked for far too long. You have tainted and corrupted what this sport could've been. You're a demon, in need of exorcism.

Trevor Mach: Have fun with that. Try it. Really. I dare you. Come at me.

w00t: Why would I do that? You made a promise to the "Padre" after all. Come on guys.

Cade: .....

Maurice: You're getting off lucky. This isn't going to go down like it did before. Not like with the Forgotten.

Trevor Mach: Well I hope not. That got boring.

Zoom Call?

In a corner of the screen, Ted Pettentool popped in, with Swift, Lady M's, and Tess.

Ted Pettentool: Hey, is this thing on?

Swift: Hell if I know. Technology sucks ass.

Lady M's: I'm with you. I hate this. Why are we doing it?

Tess: Because our wonderful Teddy-kins is stuck at home with various EBW inflicted injuries. We're not just going to let him wither and die are we?

Swift: We're not? I mean we're not. It wouldn't be Presidential.

Lady M's: Plus, he could sue.

Tess: Exactly. Something we both want to avoid. I'm sure you can agree.

Lady M's: I won't though, just because it's you.

Tess: Of course.

Ted Pettentool: Gosh guys, I want to let you know that my recovery is going really well and-

Tess: Yeah yeah, listen up. Harley Rex is going for the Zombie vote in this election, so he thought it would be great if we did a memorial to the big zombie star of wrestling.

Swift: Dig Dug?

Lady M's: I knew it. I knew you were up to something. Dammit!

Tess: So earn that stay at home pay, and narrate something for me. I'll send you the details.

Ted Pettentool: Gosh, this is going to be a blast! This is much better than what happened earlier. I accidentally downloaded something called "Coom" instead, and let's just say I saw WAAAAY too much pe-

Tess: I don't care.

Lady M's: Me either.

Swift: I already thought I hung up.

Ted Pettentool: Well, I guess everything's coming up Te-

Ted fell back in his chair, and hit the ground, further injuring himself grievously.





Tommy Dukes: Welcome to the Twoson Fairgrounds, for another thrilling and exciting Xcite! Exciting Xcite, that's an oxymoron right?

Nerma: You're an oxymoron. We're days away from Hardcore Halloween. It's going to be a fantastic show, with several interesting gimmicks. I guess it's the gimmick show now? It makes sense. Halloween theme, lots of random tricks and treats and such. We're honored to be joined by THE Triple Crown World Champion Mav Valentine, who will be teaming with Trevor Mach to take on w00t and Maurice at the event.

Mav Valentine: It's not a World Championship bout. It's not what I would have wanted, having to team with Mach, but it is what it is. You'll get the best of the best doing his best, to make w00t pay for what he's done. Of course, he'll be taking a beating on Xperience, so he might not even make it to Hardcore Halloween. Thanks Prez, for taking his off suspension. It'll all be worth it, when I hit that Mav Buster. As for tonight, I'll just be kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying the show, just like everyone else.

Tommy Dukes: ...I'm not an oxymoron. That's not how that works.

Nerma: Keep up Tommy. When I'm maternity leave, you're going to have to carry this show. Oh, who am I kidding, this show is doomed.

Tommy Dukes: Hey! I-

Mav Valentine: Let's take it to the ring! Haha! Always wanted to do that.

Tommy Dukes: Awwww maaaaan.

EBW: Xcite
Twoson Fairgrounds, Twoson
ENN

0. Dark Match Singles: Pirate Bill beat Dirk Laramie via Walk the Plank Elbow Drop -> Pin
0. Dark Match Women's Singles: Alison Chains beat Calamity Jane via Backhand Wonderland x Package Piledriver -> Pin
1. 6-Man Tag: Bobby Blitzworth/Colton "The Rumble" Sbarrge/Golvoth[o] beat Jammer/Benjamin/Vape[x] via Chokeslam -> Pin
-Opening match saw Arliss introduce the newest member of his "Might Gallery", the biggest of the big athletes in Vjhearson Golvoth, now going simply by Golvoth, because Arliss believed his name was too complicated for the stupid marks. Golvoth immediately resumed his feud with Vape, and with the help of the two EFL players, he smashed up the Dan Club's big man Vape with a chokeslam.

Tommy Dukes: Wow, Golvoth is back, and he's looking jacked!

Mav Valentine: I'm calling juice alert. Someone test that dude. No seriously, that looks like worthy competition.

Nerma: No offense champ, but he looks big enough to eat you.

Mav Valentine: Well...you...you didn't have to say it outright like that.

Nerma: Sorry.

Mav Valentine: Bigger they are, the harder they fall.

Tommy Dukes: Tell that to Vape right now.

Mav Valentine: Yikes.

2. EBW Challenge Championship Decision Match Qualifier Bushido Rules: Trevor Mach beat Fray Tiburon (R3 2:31 via Kimura Stoppage)
-Mach and Tiburon were up next in a Bushido Rules bout to qualify for the Challenge Championship Decision Match. Mach put in his mouth guard, and looked less than thrilled to be mixing it up with his "Padre". He shot in, only to be blocked and takent to the mat. The Bushido Renegade was battered in the first round, and held down by Tiburon. A fired up Mach came out swinging and took Tiburon off his feet with a hard right, and knees in the clinch. He shot him to the mat and ground pounded, but Tiburon escaped, and established side control, battering Mach, and finishing the 2nd round in a points lead. 3rd round saw Tiburon try to play defense and ride out the points lead, leading to Mach taking an elbow to the face to get inside of Tib's guard, before dropping him with a head butt. On the ground the two grappled for control, but Mach managed to gain side control and locked in the Kimura. Tiburon refused to tap, with the referee having to stop the match to save his arm. Mach with a surprisingly narrow victory over Los Tiburon.

Mav Valentine: Mach nearly lost that one because he didn't want to punch his Priest? To be fair, that's not a situation many people are put in. I actually have to feel for him on this one. I think I'll be keeping a closer eye on Tiburon from now on.

Tommy Dukes: He's technically a Friar but, ah who cares. If you don't get it by now you're not going to.




A series of video clips began to air to overly sappy music, showing footage of the old NCW promotion, namely the exploits of Dig Dug.

Ted Pettentool: Hall of Famer. Noted Legend. Formerly living person, who is still doing his thing to this day. No one can deny that Dig Dug, the most famous zombie wrestler of all time, is still kicking, even though he's not alive, and he shows no signs of slowing, until decomposition does the job for him. Expect to see Dig Dug as a special guest at Hardcore Halloween, this week at Zombie U in Threed!

3. EBW Television Championship Open Challenge but not Tack Angel:

Pirate Bill beat Cadmus(c) via Walk the Plank Elbow Drop -> Pin -> NEW EBW Television Champion!

Before the next match could begin, the smug and theatric Cadmus was cut off from challenging anyone in the back but Tack....by Tack.

Tack Angel: Hold it. You think I wouldn't come out here for this?!

Cadmus: Considered you're not invited? Yeah, I kind of thought so. I have no time for this Tack. What do you want.

Tack Angel: If you won't let me challenge you for that title, and get that singles match I've been demanding, then I'm at least picking your opponent. Don't worry, I got TackForce blocking the entrance. LG Rod and Randy no Kachi are going to ensure you get the opponent I choose.

Cadmus: And Saxon and Novus?

Tack Angel: Who? Yeah probably. Whatever. You're opponent is-

Pirate Bill: Yarr! Ye be messin with this family too much, and I can't stands it no more! I be takin' yer little treasure now.

Cadmus: The idiot pirate?! That's your choice?! Hahaha! Fine! Alright! Sure! What's the worst that could happen?!

-Tack suddenly bolted into the ring, and before Cadmus could respond, Tack blasted him with a kick to the head. He left the ring and held back Bellerophon, "accidentally" copping a feel as Pirate Bill jumped off the top rope with a Walk the Plank Elbow Drop for a 1-2-3 pin, claiming the EBW Television Championship.

Tommy Dukes: Whoa! What the hell?! Is that legal?! Who cares I guess! Pirate Bill is THE Television Champion! How the hell did that happen? Where am I right now? What's going on? My brain!

Backstage

As a super happy Pirate Bill was carried off by the rest of TackForce, Tack Angel stormed through the curtains, less that pleased.

Makoto Angel: Tack! Tack, what's wrong? We just got a big win there!

Tack Angel: No, Bill got a win there. I'm happy for him, really I am. He just won a very prestigious title, but what about me? What about the Star Prince?! Oh, I got to help him win? Oh, I found this mug in my locker today too. "#1 Star Prince" *smashes mug* What a pittance! What I want is a match with Cadmus no-

Helios Angel: Dad?! Why?!

Tack Angel: Huh?

Chrissy Angel: We got you that mug Dad.

Tack Angel: Teenage Christina, not to be confused with adult Christina?! What are you both doing here?

Chrissy Angel: Cadmus invited us again! We were going to check on him, and then congratulate you and Uncle Bill, but then we find you smashing the brand new mug we got you?! Geez Dad, that's not mature at all!

Tack Angel: ...Silly Daddy?

Chrissy Angel: No! Mean Daddy!

Helios Angel: Mean!

Tack Angel: *choked up* *sniff* Yep....I'm a mean Daddy. Oh boy, how could THIS get any worse.

Firebrand X: So, you're married to my Great Grandmother huh?

Tack Angel: Oh dang!

Firebrand punched Tack in the face as hard as he could.

Makoto Angel: YIKES!

4. Women's Tag: Erica/Duvalie beat Christina Angel/Hope Mach via DQ
-A surprising brawl that was SUPPOSED to be a match. The Bad Dudettes, were in control, but underhanded tactics from the champ and Duvalie set off Christina, who ran from her corner of the ring and attacked Eisenritter. She went outside with a chair, and started attacking, leading a DQ. The crowd was stunned as Sunny Malibu laughed on the stage.

Nerma: Whoa! Christina just seemed to lose it! Hope was trapped in the corner yes, but I've never seen this side of Christina before. She was off the wall there!

Mav Valentine: ...Shame she's married.

Nerma: What?

Mav Valentine: Nothing. I said nothing.

Backstage

Christina stomped to the back in an angry huff. Hope Mach followed her to the back, and quickly spun her around.

Hope Mach: *signing* What was that? What are you doing?

Christina Angel: What am I doing?! Just giving them a taste of their own medicine. They do that to us all the time, and it's the LEAST I could do to give them some of it back.

Hope Mach: *signing* Winning is important. We need the wins and the momentum.

Christina Angel: Doing damage is what I'll do. You worry about the win. It never seems to phase them. Queen Erica, with her golden armor and her shiny title belt. Nothing ever gets to her. She shakes it off, and she gets right back to the business of screwing with us, and screwing over the future of this sport. We were supposed to have helped create a great, competitive scene by now, and it's always been war war WAR! It's the same old song all the time, so I'm going to change the beat.

Hope Mach: .....

5. EBW World Tag Team Championship: w00t/Maurice[o] beat Kinniku Mike(c)/Amigo(c)[x] via Head Kick x STO -> Pin -> NEW EBW World Tag Team Champions!
-Big main event time, as w00t and Maurice challenged for the World Tag Championships. High impact, athletic action, with a livid Maurice trying his best to upend the titles from his enemies in Paradise Collection. Mike's son Isiah cheered from the outside, giving w00t an idea. He whispered to Maurice to go after the boy. When Maurice stepped outside, Mike went after him. w00t used the opportunity to shoot around Amigo and hit the wKo out of nowhere. 1-2-KICKOUT! The screwy and vile plan didn't quite work, but Amigo has shaken following the impact. Mike was furious at the attempt on his son, and chased Maurice around the ring, getting hit with a wKo himself. Maurice tagged in and hit Amigo with a Head Kick and an STO for the pin. w00t and Maurice won the EBW World Tag Team Championships.

Tommy Dukes: No way! w00t and Maurice did it! First, the Team Rings, and now the EBW World Tag Team Championships! w00t has rallied his team, and is making a far more impactful threat I'm guessing the President expected.

Mav Valentine: He can laugh now. Celebrate. Take it all in stride. What a win right w00t? Please, keep laughing right into Xperience. Laugh right into Hardcore Halloween. I won't have a kid at ringside to mess with. I won't have any exploits.

Tommy Dukes: Well there you have it. That's it for tonight, but look forward to the rest of the week, with Xperience, the launch of Level Up Wrestling, and Hardcore Halloween. We'll see you there!

Christina Angel's House

Subculture woke up from his nap on the couch, as he heard hard, impactful sounds coming from the basement. He went down to see Christina kicking his heavy bag as hard as possible.

Subculture: Yikes Christina, that looks painful.

Christina Angel: Huh? What? What does?

Subculture: Your shin. Look. It's bruised.

Christina Angel: I don't care. I'm going to kick some heads off. I'm going to clutch the wrist, and I'm going to hurt Eisenritter!

Subculture: You're getting a little obsessed. I'm getting worried about-

Christina Angel: I'm not obsessed! I'm just focused and committed. I'm tired of treading water! I'm tired of the cycle repeating over and over again, with Erica on top again! They think I'm just Tack Angel's daughter. I'll show them what I'm made of. You should do the same! What happened to the Green Bomber?!

Subculture: Pardon?

Christina Angel: We BOTH have work to do. Grab your gloves.

Subculture: Yes dear. Wait...what DID happen to the Green Bomber? When did I get whipped? When did she start whipping?

Swift's Office

Swift: What is this?

Picky Minch: I call it the "Picky Den", it's a small ring, a circular one, with a cage around it. You win by submission or cage escape!

Swift: ...."Picky Den"?

Picky Minch: Yeah!

Swift: ....

Picky Minch: I meant "Bushido Den"!

Swift: That's more like it. That shit is entertaining. I like that the cage walls come in at a slant, and the ref goes up on a cat walk.

Picky Minch: I want this to be a Maelstrom exclusive match, with few exceptions.

Swift: You mean the Challenge Championship Decision don't you?

Picky Minch; Read my mind.

Swift: No, I read Mach's man. His shit is so predictable. That's fine with me. It's happening.

Picky Minch: Great!

Swift: Now, get out.

Picky Minch: Right! Ah! Right! Ah!

Swift: Hmph.