VIP Room

Boomtown was seen sitting in a boother overlooking the River City Gymnasium. He was sporting a black eye, a busted lip, and bruised ego, as Lindy Moseby approached him. 

Lindy Moseby: You look like hell…just saying. I don't have a filter. I think it's brain damage from the car accident, but you should see the other guy! 

Boomtown: ...

Lindy Moseby: So you have a rough time at Victory Explosion, but then you bounced back last week, so that's something right? I don't like seeing people pouty. Want me to show you my bo-

Boomtown: Bounced back? I bounced back? Do I have the World Championship? Did I retire Sal Paradise? Am I challenging Colby Roads for the Super Championship at Collision? Bounced back? A win is a win, but I won't rest until I'm back where I belong. I went all in on myself, and I burned a lot of bridges to get here. I survived the Metal Rush purge, the demise of Rufus Poochyfud, and the new management with a chip on its shoulder. I survived all of that, only for Sal Paradise to steal what I coveted most. More than my legacy. More than my prized tank. I'm going to make him pay. It's not a matter of IF….just WHEN. Until then…I might as well enjoy the show. 

Lindy Moseby: So you don't want to see my-

Boomtown: It's Golden Week, Lindy. Boomtown…is going to stay Golden. Always.




Tommy Dukes: Welcome to the River City! It's Swift's hometown, and we're here for Golden Week, and we're here for Havok! 

Nerma: And it's a World Championship Havok this week, our contribution to Golden Week. The psychotic Amigo beat Cade Yaggis to become a Renegade Pillar and as such, he's calling his shot and taking on World Champion Sal Paradise tonight! If he wins, he will be in position to vie for the EBW Super Championship against Xcite's Colby Roads! 

Tommy Dukes: And Colby Roads had some harsh words for Sal Paradise, but none for Amigo. The People's Choice has to watch his back on all sides, and that includes up above, as we can see Boomtown watching from the VIP Booth. He ain't looking too happy. He's stone faced. He knows we're talking about him. He's looking right at us. I'm going to shut up. 

Nerma: Well before we get to the action, if you look in the ring you'll see the sign. We're not just in River City, we're in PARADISE CITY!

The Neon Lights lit up, as the World Champion Sal Paradise made his way down to the ring. He high fived the kids around the ring and even let one of them hold the World Championship before rolling into the ring with title and microphone in hand. He quickly looked upwards towards the VIP Seating.

Sal Paradise: Boomtoooooown!

He scoffed, almost amused.

Sal Paradise: Heh. Yeah, I see you up there. Kid struts around like he’s already won the business. Cocky, talks slick, sells merch with a wink. But see… I remember when I was like Boomtown. Cocky. Flashy. Convinced the world was my stage and my time was infinite.

He leaned in, face softening just slightly.

Sal Paradise: You grow up fast in EBW. You get humbled even faster. So Boomtown, two weeks ago? That was me handing you your first grown-up moment. You’re welcome.

He stood now, letting the World title drop onto his shoulder with weight. His tone shifted—deeper, heavier.

Sal Paradise: But tonight… tonight’s different. Tonight, I face a man I’ve bled with, cried beside, buried people’s expectations alongside. Amigo.

He ran a hand through his hair, the smirk fading into solemnity.

Sal Paradise: Years of history, years of matches that tore the house down and rebuilt it with broken dreams. I know Amigo better than I know myself some days… and that’s exactly why I have to beat him. Because after tonight, after I close that chapter—

He paused, voice tightening.

Sal Paradise: After that, I finally get Colby Roads. One-on-one. For the first time.

The smirk returned, crooked now, battle-worn.

Sal Paradise: Me. Colby. For the right to become the first-ever EBW Super Champion. No big deal, right? Just a little history being written with fists and fire. No pressure.

He threw his arms up theatrically.

Sal Paradise: Just everything I’ve worked for. Just the shot to erase years of second guessing. Just the chance to finally silence that voice in my head that says I’ll never be enough. Just the opportunity to prove… that every moment I fell short, every heartbreak I lived through, every mistake I still taste in my sleep—can be made right.

He looked dead into the camera, voice low, deliberate, with fire behind it.

Sal Paradise: All of it... made right in one. single. night.

He picked up the World title again, walking past the camera.

Sal Paradise: ...No pressure at all.

Back in the VIP Room, Boomtown stood up and smashed his drink to the ground as he considered leaving and going after Sal, until someone put a hand on his shoulder and motioned for him to sit down. The face of the second person in the room was never shown. 

EBW: Havok "Golden Week"
River City Gymnasium, River City
ENT

1. Singles: Carter Grayson vs. Jackson Kain
-This technical showcase between the veteran Kain, and the up and coming Grayson delivered beyond expectations. Grayson established dominance early with a textbook arm drag takeover, transitioning smoothly into a hammerlock. Kain escaped with a standing switch and executed a beautiful snapmare followed by a tight chinlock. Grayson powered out, creating separation with a back elbow before launching into a sequence of arm drags culminating in an armbar.

The middle portion saw Kain hitting a perfectly timed dropkick as Grayson charged the corner, followed by a slingshot senton for a near fall. Grayson recovered with a powerslam counter to Kain's springboard attempt and built momentum with a series of corner clotheslines and a delayed vertical suplex. The crowd came alive when Kain reversed Grayson's Celtic whip with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, then ascended the turnbuckle for a missile dropkick.

The finishing sequence began when Kain attempted his Shadow Kick, but Grayson evaded it, countering with a backdrop. As Kain rose, Grayson connected with a running shoulder block, followed by a picture-perfect spinebuster. With Kain dazed, Grayson hoisted him onto his shoulders, spinning into his Lightspeed Fireman's Carry Drop, driving Kain's shoulder and upper back into the canvas with authority before securing the pin.
Winner: Carter Grayson via Lightspeed Fireman's Carry Drop -> Pin

Tommy Dukes: And that's another W for Carter Grayson! An incredible upset! Jackson Kain is a former World Champion! I mean he won the E1 Climax! He's a movie superstar, and this common man firefighter turned wrestler, just made him stare at the lights for the three count.

Nerma: He had a good showing at The Golden Tournament, but Team Havok were shocked at what Team Xcite's Captain brought to the table. I'm wondering how Little Mac is going to react to that. 

Tommy Dukes: I think we're about to find out. 

Nerma: Oh! We're about to find out! Let's check a look!

Little Mac's Office

Little Mac paced back and forth with Cade Yaggis, Subculture, Television Champion Takumi Inui, Picky Minch, and Dragon Shiryu looking on. 

Little Mac: Team Havok, you saw what Luca Blight is capable of. You saw what he was able to do. The warning signs were there at Victory Explosion, but that tournament sealed the deal. I can't stress enough how much I want you to take this guy seriously. Tali and I fought to bring him in. We knew the risks. We knew the dangers. We knew that both of us had believed we would be able to contain him and use that raw primal rage as our own weapons. I saw a man barely contained at that tournament. I saw a beast. Take him seriously, and bring home those rings, and that cup. Am I clear? 

Cade Yaggis: Speaking from experience, I can back all of that up. He's not just some random new hire. He IS the beast everyone feared he might be….and he's a prick….so I really want to beat him. 

Dragon Shiryu: I've fought his kind before. They've taken me to hell and back. I stood tall in the end. 

Picky Minch: Ya know, with this guy, I take what he says literally. 

Takumi Inui: …..

Subculture: Can I say something? Forget it, I'm just going to say it. Don't know why I ask. Mac, you know what I'm all about. You know that right now I feel like a caged animal. I feel like a dog that's been cornered. If Luca Blight wants to get a close look, I'll break his freaking jaw! Xcite, more like Xshite! Got 'em! 

Little Mac: I was inspired….right until the end there.

2. Singles: Dougie Mach vs. Who Else But Zane!
-A truly unusual contest that perfectly played to both competitors' characters. Zane entered with his trademark exaggerated antics, attempting to engage the blank-faced Dougie with comedy spots including jump scares from a box, fake handshakes, pretend trips, and cartoonish eye pokes. Dougie stood motionless, barely acknowledging Zane's existence, which increasingly frustrated the goofy competitor.

When Zane finally landed a legitimate slap across Dougie's face, the crowd watched in fascination as Dougie slowly processed the attack before mechanically executing a perfect delayed clothesline. Zane attempted to regain control with a waistlock, but Dougie instinctively reversed it into a northern lights suplex.

The match's surreal quality peaked when Zane climbed the ropes for his "Get Zaned!" diving elbow, only for Dougie to wander aimlessly out of position. Zane's subsequent frustration led to increasingly desperate offense, including his "Whoopsie-Daisy" spinning backbreaker that nearly secured victory.

The finish came after Zane's exaggerated wind-up punch, complete with running in place and cartoon sound effects. With perfect timing, Dougie's survival instincts kicked in as he ducked the punch, grabbed Zane's head, and delivered a flawless Dynamic DDT, planting Zane face-first into the canvas. Never changing his vacant expression, Dougie mechanically covered Zane for the three-count.
Winner: Dougie Mach via Dynamic DDT -> Pin  

Tommy Dukes: Dougie is so hot right now. Dougie! 

Nerma: Something funny about that fella. The ginger bastard is on a big roll though, and that's really what matters. Golden Week continues with a hot grudge match up next. Zyro Kurogane wants to get a piece of Boomtown, but he's got to go through one of the men that snatched the World Tag Team Championships from him and Dragon Shiryu. It's Zyro-K versus Hotlanta, and it's next! 

3. Singles: Zyro Kurogane vs. Hotlanta 
-A contest marred by underhanded tactics from the start as Hotlanta—despite being in his hometown—showed his true colors as a despicable heel. The opening bell hadn't even finished ringing when Hotlanta poked Kurogane in the eyes and followed with an illegal closed fist punch. Kurogane responded with technical prowess, executing a perfect double-leg takedown and transitioning to a side headlock, but Hotlanta quickly reached for the ropes and pulled Kurogane's hair during the break.
Hotlanta seized control by throwing Kurogane to the outside, distracting the referee while delivering a low blow, then launching a diving attack through the ropes. Back in the ring, Hotlanta removed a turnbuckle pad while the referee was checking on Kurogane, eventually ramming Zyro-K's head into the exposed steel. 

The match's middle portion saw Kurogane fighting from underneath, weathering Hotlanta's dirty tactics including choking with wristape, back rakes, and blatant chokes in the corner that the referee had to forcibly break. Kurogane managed brief comeback sequences with a series of Hagen suplexes and a beautiful butterfly suplex, but Hotlanta halted the momentum by pulling the referee into harm's way. The big man was going full smarm throughout the whole match, while Boomtown watched from the VIP Room. 

Hotlanta nearly secured victory after hitting a Powerbomb for a near-fall that had the crowd holding their breath. Kurogane's resilience shone through as he kicked out and began mounting a comeback with a dragon screw legwhip and a punishing half crab submission.

The finishing sequence was poetic justice as Hotlanta lifted Zyro-K for another Powerbomb, but Kurogane escaped behind him. With expert precision, Kurogane transitioned into his Straight Jacket Hagen—securing Hotlanta's arms behind his back while bridging into a pin combination. With Hotlanta's arms trapped, he couldn't reach for the ropes or use any dirty tricks, leaving him completely immobilized for the three-count as the crowd erupted in approval.
Winner: Zyro Kurogane via Straight Jacket Hagen -> Pin 

After the match, Generator made his way out to try and get the jump on Hotlanta, until…




Xcite's Mega Dudes ran down to the ring to a huge reaction. They threw hands with Generator and Hotlanta as Zyro Kurogane laughed and watched from the ring, clapping for the Mega Dudes and goading them to tear Hotlanta and Generator apart. Hotlanta and Generator backed up with the assist of Renegade Security, as Mach grabbed a microphone. 

Trevor Mach: Renegades! I see you still know how to GET HYPE! The Mega Dudes were invited, and we showed up! You not expecting us, was a stupid move, guys! You HAD to know I wouldn't pass this up! 

Tack Angel: You've been up and down the roads with us for years, guys. You should've known. We're not afraid of you. Never have been. Never will be. 

Trevor Mach: And you're not afraid of us. I like that. They called you the Wild Cards once upon a time. We were cool until Hotlanta put on the mask. That's ancient history though. This is happening right now. What's happening? You're enjoying your last couple of weeks with the World Tag Team Championships, before you toss them into the pile with our EBW Tag Team Championships, and the Mega Dudes become the EBW Super Tag Team Champions! 

Tack Angel: And we promise you this, Renegades. When we're the Super Tag Team Champions, we'll have carte blanche to go wherever we want, and you WILL feel the power of the Red, White, and Blue in the land of the Renegades. We'll be your champions too! We'll be Eagleland's Champions! Make no mistake, the Mega Dudes NEVER die!

As The Mega Dudes ran to the back after Hotlanta and Generator, Zyro Kurogane was still in the ring. He grabbed up the microphone and looked up at Boomtown. 

Zyro Kurogane: Well that was a hell of a thing, but it's not really my bag right now. My issue is STILL with that douchebag upstairs! Boomtown! I will go through anyone you put in the way, but make no mistake, I'm coming for you! Everyone's talking about Xcite versus Havok like it's the end-all, be-all of this company. "Who's gonna win? Who's gonna lose? What's gonna happen next? This isn't about Xcite versus Havok. This about my boot versus Boomtown's ass! This ain't just a beef. I AM the beef, and you're the bitch!

Boomtown once again tried to leave the room, but a blonde man in a suit jacket once against talked him out of it. 

Backstage

Trevor and Tack got seperated in the back while looking for Hotlanta and Generator. That's when Trevor ran into a couple of fans backstage, with special VIP Passes. 

Johnathan Angel: Oh hey! Look Timothy! That's Trevor Mach!

Timothy Angel: Wow! He DOES look like Uncle Blake up close! 

Johnathan Angel: Mr. Mach, it's an honor to meet you. 

Trevor Mach: Huh? Oh. It's an honor to be met! Hey kiddo! 

Timothy Angel: Hi! 

Johnathan Angel: He's obviously a big fan. 

Trevor Mach: Good taste. Who is your favorite? 

Timothy Angel: Bashin Dan! 

Trevor Mach: Oh…right. The future son in law. Uh-huh. Well, I gotta be going. Security is looking for me, but hey, I'm a fan of your work too! 

Johnathan Angel: What? You know that I'm Kamen Rider Soul?

Trevor Mach: ….Spirit Detective. 

Johnathan Angel: OH! Man, I really let that one slip. 

Trevor Mach: It's fine. People do that alot in EBW, and no one seems to notice. 

Johnathan Angel: Oh! 

Trevor Mach: For example, I'm the human incarnation of Azrael, a celestial agent of death, who was anointed the avatar of the author until I broke that cycle and decided to forge my own path, so now I'm branded/cursed with the distinction of being Malice Rider, no relation to the Kamen Riders.

Johnathan Angel: Huh? 

Trevor Mach: Yeah! You get it! They just do that, and we move on! Well I gotta go! See ya later! 

Johnathan Angel: ….Nice guy.

4. Women's World #1 Contender: Christy Angel vs. Darkness Aoi vs. Wendy Mustang vs. Paula 
-This fatal four-way contender match delivered chaotic action from bell to bell. The opening moments saw Paula and Wendy form a temporary alliance against the villainous Aoi, isolating her with coordinated double-team maneuvers including a double suplex and stereo running dropkicks. Angel wisely conserved energy on the apron, entering strategically to break up Aoi's pin attempt on Paula with a diving axe handle.

The middle portion featured outstanding sequences: Aoi reversing Wendy's Irish whip with a tilt-a-whirl DDT; Paula executing a gorgeous standing moonsault on Angel; Wendy hitting her stampede lariats on Aoi; and Angel connecting with a hurricanrana on Paula. Aoi showed her underhanded tactics by raking eyes, pulling hair, and attempting to use anything as a weapon.

A spectacular spot saw Angel hit a top-rope elbow drop that drove Aoi through the announce table. Meanwhile, in the ring, Paula locked Wendy in a cobra clutch submission until Aoi returned to break it up. The action reached fever pitch with all four women hitting signature moves in rapid succession, creating a revolving door of near falls.

The decisive sequence began when Paula countered Aoi's Darkness Bomber, sending her crashing to the outside. With Paula exhausted in the corner, Wendy attempted a Michinoku Driver on Angel, but Angel reversed the momentum mid-move, shifting her weight to land behind Wendy. Seizing the opening, Angel rolled up Wendy, and used the momentum to secure a solid pin and the surprise three count. 
Winner: Christy Angel via Roll Up on Wendy Mustang -> Pin 

Nerma: What?! Christy Angel with the Roll Up! Incredible! Christy Angel will now challenge Heather Mach, who is watching from the stage with Val Dorado! Here comes Christina Angel, Hope Mach, Alison Chains, and Ripper Jane to celebrate with Christy, while Wendy is just laughing off her bad luck. Paula seems pleased too. Christy has stepped up.

Tommy Dukes: She looks just as surprised as everyone else!

Nerma: Oh wait. Alison is wandering off into the crowd. There she goes.

Backstage

As a shocked Christy Angel made her way to the back, she ran into Cade Yaggis.

Cade Yaggis: There you are! 

Christy Angel: Huh?! Oh yeah, here I am. *smells pits* Heya…Cade…and what are you-

Cade planted a big kiss on her which shocked her. 

Christy Angel: What was that all abo-

Cade Yaggis: You did it! That was great! Congratulations! 

Christy Angel: Wow, I mean thanks, but you-

Cade Yaggis: Nope! Don't worry about me. I know how to climb out of a bad situation. 

Christy Angel: I want you to climb into THIS bad situation. 

Cade Yaggis: What? 

Christy Angel: Why don't I have a filter?! 

Cade Yaggis: I'm just so happy for you. Take this opportunity, and run with it. I am right here to support you. This is so co-

?: HEEEEEEY!

Cade Yaggis: Huh?

Tack Angel was seem running by with a chair in hand. 

Tack Angel: ICAN'TSTAYBUTCONGRATULATIONSCHRISTYILOVEYOUCADEWE'REGOINGTOHAVETO HAVEABIGTALK#WHYSUBCULTUREBYEEEEE!!!

Christy Angel: That's Dad for ya. 

Cade Yaggis: Subculture was right! 

-

Tommy Dukes: Well that was an impressive win for Christy, and I rarely see Tack run that quickly. We might see more of The Mega Dudes after Collision OR the Xciters will have the "honor?" of hosting Hotlanta and Generator more often. 

Nerma: That Wild Cards callback earlier. What a deep cut. You know Trevor reminded him of that one, cause Tack has a bad memory, and Trevor has autism and a photographic memory, BUT they both have love and passion for Eagleland and EBW. Collision is coming soon, but the question is, whomst've from our brand will be World Champion heading into the match against Colby Roads? We're about to find out. It's Sal Paradise taking on Amigo. 

Tommy Dukes: LET'S TAKE IT TO THE RING!  

5. World Championship: Sal Paradise(c) vs. Amigo
-The main event showcased psychological warfare as much as physical competition. Amigo's disturbing entrance set the tone as he ran to the ring, twitching and laughing erratically, shoving a mouthguard into his mouth and shouting "YEAH!" at the camera. Sal Paradise received a hero's welcome, as he made his way down to the ring, with the fans throwing streamers into the ring as he held the title up high. Paradise attempted conventional wrestling with a collar-and-elbow tie-up, but Amigo immediately resorted to biting Paradise's forehead and scratching at his eyes.

Paradise established brief control with a series of armdrags and a standing dropkick, but Amigo's vicious ground style proved difficult to counter. Amigo targeted Paradise's fingers, bending them backwards before transitioning into a modified wristlock that had the champion grimacing in pain. Paradise escaped with a desperation jawbreaker, following up with a springboard clothesline.

The middle portion highlighted Amigo's mat wrestling expertise with a series of innovative submissions: a modified octopus stretch, a grapevine ankle lock, and a brutal crossface chickenwing that nearly forced Paradise to submit. The champion showed tremendous resilience, reaching the ropes and rallying with his aerial arsenal, including a beautiful forearm fom the top rope and a hurricanrana.

Amigo caught Paradise's springboard attempt and transitioned into a devastating spinebuster. With the referee temporarily down after an accidental collision, Amigo retrieved a hidden foreign object from his boot, striking Paradise across the head. Upon the referee's recovery, Amigo hit a double underhook piledriver for a heart-stopping near fall that had the crowd on their feet.

The climactic sequence saw Amigo lock in a crossface submission center-ring. Paradise struggled desperately, his championship reign hanging in the balance as Amigo wrenched back with sadistic intensity. After nearly a full minute of agony, Paradise managed an incredible counter, rolling through the hold to momentarily stun Amigo long enough to hit the Spinebuster. With his opponent dazed, Paradise ascended the turnbuckle and launched into his Perfect Sky finisher. He came crashing down onto Amigo with perfect precision. 1-2-3!
Winner: Sal Paradise via Perfect Sky -> Pin -> Title Defense!  

Sal Paradise celebrated with the title high above his head, when suddenly he was attacked by not only Boomtown, but the EBW Champion Colby Roads from Xcite! 

Tommy Dukes: What?! What?! That's Colby Roads! That's the EBW Champion! That's Xcite's EBW Champion! 

Nerma: GET HIM OUT OF HERE! 

Tommy Dukes: Boomtown would work with the EBW Champion to beat down the World Champion from his own brand out of spite!? Unreal! Folks, Golden Week has one more stop! It's the Best of the Super CXJ! We'll see you then!