Ms. Xtra: Sup! Yep...that's all I got. Sup! Welcome to Xtra, where we have JUST witnessed the end of the group stages to the E1 Climax. Awesome right?! We have an AMAZING line up for THE DOME! We'll have like three matches that alone would be worth the price of admission, with the Semi-Finals and the Women's World Championship, but imagine what that Finale match is going to be! Could we see the Bad Dudes collide again? Mach vs. Kurogane II? Tack Angel getting another shot at w00t, and this time one that both men NEED to win? Zyro Kurogane is getting close to the goal of goals. He COULD win the E1 Climax as World Champion. That's a 1-2 PUNCH that every World Champion that has stepped into the E1 has wanted to claim. You do that, and you're a made man for life. Zyro is already the World Champion, and he holds one of the Team Rings, so it's fair to say he's already got the Rookie of the Year award locked down. He's not bad looking either. His hair is absolutely insane, and that's coming from a chick this THIS going on. Still...I like my men a little older. Roughly 39 going on 40. *wink* I have something for you. Interested? It's gonna be great, but I need you all to say please. I'd ask Ninten and Ana if you're actually doing it, but they're off on some side thing I guess? We WILL see at least one of them later. I guess I'll take your word for it. You WANT to see this, it's the full card for the E1 Climax Finale in Saturn Dome! The thrilling conclusion! Check it out!

"Yngwie Malmsteen - How Many Miles to Babylon"



EBW: E1 Climax 2022 Finale in Saturn Dome!
Saturn Dome, Saturn City
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1. E1 Climax 2022 A Block #1 vs. B Block #2: Zyro Kurogane vs. Tack Angel
2. E1 Climax 2022 A Block #2 vs. B Block #1: Trevor Mach vs. w00t
3. EBW Women's World Tag Team Championships: Wendy Mustang(c)/Lainey Strong(c) vs. Darkness Aoi/Mitra Lennox
4. No Rules Tag: Mav Valentine/Picky Minch vs. The Assessor[Debut]/The Witness[Debut]
5. EBW World Tag Team Championship: Kinniku Mike(c)/Isiah Muscle(c) vs. Jammer/Vape vs. Magnum PT/Pucky
6. Women's World #1 Contender: Gianna Rambaldi vs. Alison Chains vs. The Nameless vs. Jenny James
7. Tag: Bashin Dan/Jaden Yuki vs. Seto Kaiba[Debut]/Razorblade<VBW>
8. EBW Women's World Championship: Hope Mach(c) vs. Erica
9. E1 Climax 2022 Finale: TBA vs. TBA

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Ninten: Ninten here, and I'm not alone.

Ana: We found each other, and my husband even did something that's earning him some serious brownie points.

Lucas: ...

Ninten: That's right TACK, I saved Lucas from Psi Corp! Haha! I can read your mind! You didn't like the way I talked smack to Lucas, BUUUUUT what you failed to understand is that the negative outward vibes allowed the two of us to formulate a plan psychically, to bring down Psi Corp from the inside! How did we do that? Don't worry about it. If it was important, you would have watched, but nooo, everyone was too focused on the E1 to notice what was going on!

Ana: To be fair, it's been an amazing E1.

Ninten: ...It really has been hasn't it? I don't blame any of you. Lucas was watching it from his cell.

Lucas: ...Yeah...I was.

Ninten: Our plan would NOT have worked without Ness and Paula, so thank you for the assist. Now, we can get some business done! Really get back to work.

Ana: And Ms. Xtra, about half of the viewing audience actually asked nicely. A lot of them said mean things instead, and everyone in Saturn City were just popping about the fact that you kept saying Saturn Dome.

Ninten: You're probably wondering how come Ana is able to read the minds of each and every one of you. I want to keep it a secret, but let's just say that she was abducted by aliens that enhanced his psychic powers. Wait...that gave away everything. Dang it!

EBW: XP
Renegade Arena, Saturn City
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0. IGNITION Tag: Jammer/Benjamin vs. Horace Angel/Tony Wonder
0. IGNITION ENN+ Championship: Point Man(c) vs. CP Munk
1. No Rules Singles: Jace Irons[Mid-South] vs. ?
2. Singles: Vape vs. Hazen
3. Women's Tag: Darkness Aoi/Mitra Lennox vs. Hope Mach/Christina Angel
4. No Rules Women's Singles: Erica vs. Alison Chains
5. VBW Championship: Bashin Dan(c) vs. Razorblade<VBW>

Ninten: The wrestling world is abuzz with a man named Jace Irons, who was a wrestler turned backstage worker, but after going psycho on the DVNO B-Team and getting fired, he made his way to Mid-South and caused another big stir. Well from the hospital President Swift questioned why he was allowed to be let go, and is bringing him back to face a mystery opponent. Point Man will defend his ENN+ Championship against CP Munk of the DVNO B-Team to celebrate the return of IGNITION. We're also seeing a card that is depleted due to so many wrestlers trying to recover from their injuries in time to do battle in THE DOME! Gotta get that payday. The main event though will see Bashin Dan say forget all of that, I'm going to get bloody with VBW's Razorblade! Why not? Eh it's going to be a great show, and we'll hear from the semi-finalists of the E1, so you're going to want to see this one. I mean, what else would you be doing? Not out there catching Bubble Monkey Pox surely.

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Ms. Xtra: Hey, did you notice IGNITON is back? That means we won't ALWAYS be getting Xtra exclusive matches, but we still will sometimes depending on what the booker man is feeling at the time I suppose. Did you know that despite everything in EBW over the past 16 years, the booker has always been the same? Some guy named Morris or something. He doesn't like getting the spotlight...so I've failed immediately by bringing him up. In fact forget what I said. His name is Nipsy or something. Yeah, go with that. We DO have an Xtra Exclusive Match for you right now! Here it is!

XTRA EXCLUSIVE MATCH!

Xtra Singles: El Mago vs. Chuck Rand
-The magical and agile El Mago returned to the EBW ring to battle Chuck Rand, in an absolute clash of styles. Rand is articulate, but he's a Mid-South brawler through and through. El Mago was downright magical in his evasive tactics, but he didn't go wild off the top like most luchadors, tapping his head when feigning a Tope Suicida attempt. El Mago pulled a win out of his hat after an Asai DDT called the Magic Touch by El Mago.
Winner: El Mago via Magic Touch -> Pin

After the match, Tony Wonder tried to get El Mago to show him some tricks, but El Mago snapped his fingers, and the lights went off. When they came back on, Tony Wonder was missing once again.

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Ms. Xtra: Wow, what a match! El Mago is awesome, and his tricks are cool too. No one has seen Tony Wonder since! I "Wonder" where he is! AHAHAHAHAHA-HUH?!

Ms. Xtra's hat started to shake on top of her head. She quickly threw it off as Tony Wonder climbed out of it.

Ms. Xtra: AAAAHHHH!!!

Tony Wonder: *huff puff* ....TA-DAAA! T-Tony....Tony Wonder. Ugh.

Ana: Ana here, we're just so happy to see you again for EBW World! Yes, every is "more or less" back to normal. We have big news today, concerning President Swift! EBW's backbone is awake and demanding release from the hospital. We asked for a comment on the current state of EBW, he had this to say!

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Swift: LET ME THE *bleep* OUT OF HERE!

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Ana: So he's definitely ready to come back to work! Also, everyone is very excited by a certain countdown clock that appeared on EBW's twitter page recently. It's counting down to the beginning of XP. I wonder what THAT could mean. I mean I already know, but you don't. It feels like I'm the new Larry Grim of EBW, and that's concerning seeing as how he was an all knowing skeleton and now he's just....a skeleton...but a friendly one! He makes great tacos! Umm...moving on now, some rumblings are uh...rumbling about something big happening between EBW and Sin City's own MCW, now that the Crystal Kingdom has disappeared. That was apparently a big factor in the two promotions not working together. The rumor is that certain couples in the wrestling world are going to be very interested in this announcement.

Saturn Cafe

Jammer sat at the table alone at first, taking in the fact that he wasn't making it to the E1 Finale with a big cup of coffee. He rest his face into his hands, but suddenly felt the table shift. He looked up to see he was surrounded by people who LOOKED like the Dan Club, but were not quite right.

Jammer: Umm...are you fans?

Bashin Danielle: Not quite! We're from ENN!

Black Benjamin: They said your friend group was not diverse enough, so they sent us to reflect what they would like a modern world to look like.

Handicap Vape: Which apparently means having a fat guy in a wheel chair, missing a foot from diabetes, but who am I to argue.

Jammer: ...They want Dan Club to be woke huh? First problem, is that Dan is a red head, so why aren't you black Danielle?

Bashin Danielle: ...They uh...couldn't find a black woman that knew how to play Battle Spirits.

Jammer: I'm going to need all three of you to disperse...like right now.

Bashin Danielle: ...

Black Benjamin: Um....

Handicap Vape: But...

Jammer: GET OUT!

The quota hires ran off in a panic as Jammer tossed his coffee as them, and they used Handicap Vape as a shield.

Handicap Vape: MY EYES! MY EYES!

Jammer: Yeah my eyes hurt too having to witness this garbaaaage! *sigh*

Jenny James: Having troubles Slam Jam?

Jammer: Huh? Not anymore. I feel better already.

Jenny James: You were gripping the table so tightly you left permanent impressions in it.

Jammer: Right. I...I might be upset about not winning the E1, but I'm going to get over it. I'm going to TRY to get over it. I'm...going to get over it.

Jenny James: Hey, look on the bright side, you and Vape have a shot at the tag belts in the Dome!

Jammer: Your sudden optimism is freaking me out.

Jenny James: I'm no optimist, let's get that straight. I just don't like seeing my Slam Master all frowny faced. Can I get a smile? Just a wittle one? I'll go beat up Handicap Vape over there, would that help?

Jammer: Heh.

Jenny James: There we go. Wanna go make out in the restroom?

Jammer: Can I spray it down first?

Jenny James: You know how to turn a girl on.

Jammer: Well I try. Well, let's g-

Jenny James: Wait...is that?

Jammer: What?

Jenny looked behind Jammer to see that none other than Dr. Eggman was sitting a few rows back. She got up and approached him. He was wearing a white tank top, and looked a shell of his former self.

Jenny James: Excuse me.

Dr. Eggman: Oh here we go.

Jenny James: Aren't you the villainous Dr. Eggman that tried to take over Zealstralia-

Dr. Eggman: With robots yes! It didn't work! The stupid UN kept getting involved! It got too expensive! Robots are expensive!

Jenny James: Didn't you also replace actual people with robots?

Dr. Eggman: Yeah yeah yeah! It's over. I'm retired! I'm done!

Jenny James: I just wanted-

Dr. Eggman: I'M REFORMED! I married a hot Edoese woman who showed me the way. I just build boats in bottles now!

Jenny Jammes: That's fine, but-

Dr. Eggman: LEAVE ME ALONE! I'M NOT TRYING TO BLOW UP THE MOON ANY MORE! I can't take back what I've done! That's between me and GOD! We're working it out! Fuck you!

Jenny James: I just-

Dr. Eggman: Fuck you! Who do you think you are? Fuck you!

Jenny James: HEY! SHUT UP! I just wanted to ask if you had any replica w00ts left over.

Dr. Eggman: Oh...maybe in my storage unit. Why?

Jenny James: Teehee.

Saturn City Highway 1 Overpass

Jammer and Jenny James were standing on the overpass with a replica of w00t, from back when he was replaced by a replicant years ago.

Jammer: What are we doing again? I mean if you wanted to cheer me up we could shoot some hoops.

Jenny James: Please. I'd school you and you'd feel worse about yourself.

Jammer: ...Yeah probably.

Jenny James: Look, here they come.

Jammer: How did you know w00t's limo would be driving by?

Jenny James: I have an in with the driver.

Inside the limo, Penguin looked looked back to see w00t and Tracy, laughing it up, kissing, and sharing champagne. Penguin saw Jenny on the overpass and slowed down a little, pushing a button that opened the sun roof above w00t and Tracy.

Jammer: So you want to pick a fight with w00t huh?

Jenny James: w00t AND Tracy.

Jammer: Why?

Jenny James: Tons of reasons, but I know something you don't about EBW and MCW coming up.

Jammer: What is it?

Jenny James: Later. Check this out!

Jenny pushed the w00t replicant off the overpass, and it landed directly into the sun roof. w00t and Tracy could be heard screaming as the limo drove away, leaving Jenny laughing and Jammer very confused.

Jammer: How did we get here? I thought you were trying to cheer ME up?

Jenny James: Was that not funny?

Jammer: What was the thing you know about EBW and MCW?

Jenny James: Let's just say you might have a shot at TWO different tag belts.

Jammer: Hmmm.



A news reporter was covering the recent tornado damage surrounding Smalltown, with their van parked just inside of the property of the Machs.

News Reporter: The death toll was somehow zero, but the structural damage was considerable. Sources actually say the tornado seemed to run away from some called "The Extreme". We have an eye witness right here. Sir, can you explain what happened?

Retro Jones: The demon lizards in charge sent that tornado to shut me down! I WILL NOT BE SILENT! YOU CAN'T DEFEAT ME DEMONS! I'M A HUMAN AND I'M COMING!

News Reporter: ...Huh.

Rhea Rampage: That's something you and the Machs were both saying last night.

News Reporter: Oh, it's another eye witness!

Retro Jones: She's one of the lizard demons! I'm keeping a close eye on that one!

News Reporter: ...Uh-huh. Mam, did you-

Rhea Rampage: Mam? How old do you think I am? I'm not Tali or anything! Haha! *clears throat*

News Reporter: So what happened?

Rhea Rampage: The fuck do you think happened lady? A tornado ripped through and I almost died!

News Reporter: Weren't you here on the Mach Farm? The one farm untouched by the disaster? The one that was actually safer than anyone else in the ar-

Rhea Rampage: Shut up! Hey Trevor, journalists are on your property!

Trevor rushed out of his house in polka dots boxers and a cowboy hat, wielding a bat.

Trevor Mach: GET OFF MY PROPERTY!

News Reporter: AH! WE'RE SORRY! WE MADE A MISTAKE!

Trevor Mach: Damn right you made a mistake!

The reporter and her camera man rushed to their news van and drove off.

Rhea Rampage: That took care of that.

Trevor Mach: Not quite. I was talking to you too.

Rhea Rampage: You're funny...and practically naked.

Trevor Mach: I was busy! I don't get a lot of Tali time you know. Between EBW, MCW, rehab, and CLOUDS OF DARKNESS, I don't get the time I want to stop and eat the strawberries.

Rhea Rampage: You mean smell the roses?

Trevor Mach: NO, I DON'T! You know exactly what I'm talking about. Do NOT come into the kitchen!

As Trevor tried to walk back into the house, a limo pulled up, and a man in a suit, bolo tie, and cowboy hat rivaling Trevor's exited the vehicle.

?: Now excuse me, would you be Mr. Mach by chance?

Trevor Mach: I would be sometimes, but I don't feel like it right now. I'm sort of busy.

?: You be wantin' ta hear what I have to say son. The name's Richman....Earl Richman, and I'm sort of a big deal around these parts, Mid-South, and Dusty Dunes. I own oil drilling sites, refineries, and farms...several of the farms in Smalltown were apart of my vast network.

Trevor Mach: So I've heard. You trapped the farmers into contracts they couldn't refuse or escape from.

Earl Richman: I wouldn't put it like that.

Trevor Mach: I would.

Earl Richman: Look, I'm a business man. That's what I do. I'm all about making money for myself and those I work with. Your farm, now has an opportunity to make you some serious money. Just sell me the land, that's all you've got to do and-

Trevor Mach: No.

Earl Richman: You didn't let me finish my offer, and it IS a doozy of an offer. I have-

Trevor Mach: We're not interested. This our home, and we're here for a reason. The farm was just a by product of that. You can buy what I grow, but you can't have the land. In fact, I've heard from some neighbors that did have tornado damage that they're looking to sell, and I might just expand.

Earl Richman: Is that right? Mr. Mach, you know I intend to go to those farmers too, and they will-

Trevor Mach: NOT sell, because they remember what I did for them when w00t almost moved into town. You sir, are wasting your time.

Earl Richman: You don't want to make an enemy out of me son.

Trevor Mach: I like making enemies, and stop calling me son.

Earl Richman: I can see this conversation will have to come another day. I am patient after all. I'll be back.

Trevor Mach: Take your time. Take a lot of time. Maybe just don't come back.

Earl Richman: Good day Mr. Mach.

Trevor Mach: Fuck off Earl!

Rhea Rampage: What the fuck was that all about? Why didn't you even look at his offer?

Trevor Mach: I'm not interested. This farm is where I want to be. Truth and Justice need a place to call home, and Robo seems to like it.

Robo: The country air does not rust my outer shell like the pollution of the big city.

Trevor Mach: See, he LOVES it. Now, we're going to be making money as it is selling all my crops, and then I can expand. We'll make money that way, and by we I mean myself, Tali, and Robo. You won't get a damn penny of it. Now if you'll excuse, me, I still have some Tali time, and I'm going to make the most of it. Do NOT come into the kitchen!

Rhea Rampage: YOU ALREADY SAID....and I'm still gonna.

As the limo drove away, Earl Richman grabbed up his phone and dialed a number.

Earl Richman: Yeah...yeah it's me. You were right w00t, he's a bastard alright, but I've dealt with people like him before. We'll get you Smalltown, and anything else the man holds dear. Wait...what was that? You said a body just fell into your limo?

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w00t: *dips champagne* The E1 Climax requires Perfection, and it shall have it. I have seen empires rise and fall in EBW. It's the way of things, the way of the world. However, let's make this clear. I will NEVER fall. Perfection is eternal as far as I'm concerned. Like a work of art, or like man discovering fire. I AM Perfection.

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Zyro Kurogane: Story time with Zyro-K BEY-BEY! I shocked the world when I won the title, but if you knew me from the start, you'd have known that it was only a matter of time. I just decided to speed up the process. I've blazed through the E1, and I'm sitting pretty in the semi-finals! I took Trevor Mach to the limit, and I will NOT lose to King Nothing! I took what I needed from him, and now I'm done with him. He thinks tonight he can make his dream come through. Hasn't he wasted enough of out time getting all of his wishes fulfilled? Boohoo, I spent a couple years getting *bleep*ed by a bunch of beautiful women and living in a castle. I saw it! I was there! He doesn't deserve your sympathy OR forgiveness. I on the other hand....deserve your respect and your praise, because I'm Zyro-K and I'm gonna LET 'ER RIP in that ring all the way to the E1 Climax!

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Trevor Mach: They call me Mr. E1, and for good reason. I've made this tournament my bitch on five different occasions, and while I don't care for even numbers, and six is my least favorite number, I don't mind making it to top a sixth time. It's been a rough road, rougher than most, and yeah, the aches and pains of war are all over my body, but what else is new. The pain fuels me, because I live for this shit! What would I be without it? I don't intend to find out. Number six, here we go! BOOSH!

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Tack Angel: The path the King carved, was a path covered in blood and bodies. It was a dark path, but it was my struggle as much as it was all of yours. It was a struggle not to lose myself. It was a struggle to do the right thing for the people I care about. Now, I'm trying to do something for myself. I'm trying to accomplish a dream. The E1 Climax. I'm dedicated to this sport. After everything that's happened, I need this. I'm asking all of you, give me this chance, fly with me.

"Yngwie Malmsteen - How Many Miles to Babylon"



Apple Kid: Welcome to Saturn City! Welcome to the Saturn Dome! Welcome to the E1 Climax 2022 Finale IN said Saturn Dome! This is folks, we managed a second Dome show in one year, and it's filled up *coughs* mostly.

Larry Grim: What was that?

Apple Kid: 90% is basically 100% right?

Larry Grim: No. No, it's 90% and 100% is 100% but I have to ask what you're basing this off of.

Apple Kid: Thos empty seats over there!

Larry Grim: Oh that? Don't worry about that. THAT is because the restrooms are backed up, and THAT is because tonight's show's concessions were from "Out of Towners!" Yeah! Boo right? I used to think this place popper stuff was utter nonsense, but it's kind of fun!

Apple Kid: No it isn't. *looks at the camera* No it isn't. So we're sold out though?

Larry Grim: Totally!

Apple Kid: YES! I LOVE selling out! Speaking of selling out, the show tonight is brought to you by Sportsbets! Do you have a crippling gambling addiction? Bet now on who you think is going to win the E1. You could make some money....but probably not!

Makoto Angel: Guys, I just got back from the locker room with Tack Angel, and I've got to tell you, I think tonight is going to be his night, so I'm going to bet what little money we have left after the collapse of the Kingdom thank to Sportsbe-

Larry Grim: I REALLY wouldn't do that Makoto! Gambling is a slippery slope.

Makoto Angel: Don't I know it, but I have a dirty old bar/dojo that desperately needs a woman's touch. So, I've gotta do this. Besides, I'm putting my faith in my husband. I got a lot of voices backing me up. Wish you could hear them.

Larry Grim: Well good luck then Mako-chan. We're about to find out how Tack's going to do, because he's opening the show against the EBW World Champion. The man who took the three titles, made them one, and tried to undermine the legacy of Tack Angel. It's Zyro Kurogane vs. Tack Angel to kick off the action at-

Larry, Apple, and Makoto: THE DOME!

EBW: E1 Climax 2022 Finale in Saturn Dome!
Saturn Dome, Saturn City
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1. E1 Climax 2022 A Block #1 vs. B Block #2: Zyro Kurogane vs. Tack Angel
-The opening match of the night was a main event worthy match, as the World Champion continued his quest to be the first World Champion to win the E1 Climax, but standing in his way was the Pushpin Seraphim, and former champ that he stabbed in the back to get the title. The bell rang and the fans fired up, filling the Dome with cheers for their hometown hero...even though they both lived in Saturn...City. They started out slowly and went to the floor. Tack hit a DDT, but Zyro-K rose up and connected with a suplex and the fans fired up. Kurogane methodically worked over Tack until Tack fired back and caught him with a kick off the ropes and both men were down. Tack placed Kurogane up top and nailed him with a dropkick and he fell to the floor. Tack booted Kurogane over the guardrail and nailed him with a splash over the guardrail a short time later and the fans fired up. Tack took Kurogane down to the mat with a head kick, and a suplex. The fans fired up with Tack in control. Tack went to lift Kurogane, but Kurogane fired up and wiped him out with a belly to belly suplex and both men were down. Zyro-K hit a pose and Tack fired up and nailed him with kicks and punches.  They went back and forth and both men took big moves before Kurogane wiped out Tack with a huge clothesline after Tack had nailed him with a shotgun dropkick. They brawled up the ramp as Zyro-K and Tack went back and forth until Kurogane nailed him with a big DVD. Both men barely made it back to the ring. Kurogane hit a sliding lariat and the fans booed and cheered for Tack. Zyro-K set up for the Straight Jacket Hagen, but Tack got out of it and caught him with a dropkick off the ropes. Kurogane ducked a leg lariat, but as he came off the ropes, Tack hit him with a belly to belly suplex of his own. He then CLUTCHED the WRIST and hit the champ with the WRIST CLUTCH Angel Driver. Zyro-K hit the mat hard, but rolled out of the ring. Tack demanded he come back in, but panic appeared on Zyro-K's face, followed by rage. The champ defiantly asked for his belt, before he started backing up the ramp. Tack told him to get back in the ring, but Zyro-K said he refused to be beaten by "King Nothing". The ref had no choice, and made the 10 count. Zyro Kurogane willingly eliminated himself from the match. Tack Angel advanced. The nuclear heat on Zyro-K could be felt in this first match, as he already had the fans throwing trash. If only they knew he was also from Saturn City right?
Winner: Tack Angel via Count Out

Makoto Angel: TACK WINS!

Apple Kid: Incredible! That was a great match, but we just saw Zyro Kurogane, OUR World Champion, THE WORLD CHAMPION walk out of his E1 match! The crowd hates it! We don't want to start a show like that!

Larry Grim: Well they hate what Zyro-K just did, but the crowd is thrilled to have their hometown hero Tack Angel get the win no matter how it happened. It's amazing what happens when you tell people you live somewhere. Changes EVERYTHING. HOW?!WHY?!

Apple Kid: I have NO IDEA!

Makoto Angel: All I know is that My Tacky Angel is moving on to the Finale! We'll see him in the main event, but against whomst've? That's the question right? Well we're about to find out, as Trevor Mach and w00t face off for the first time since Victory Explosion! I'm gonna be biased for this one guys. w00t betrayed my family, while Trevor became Death again for us.

Apple Kid: Right. Wait, he did what?

Larry Grim: Don't worry about it.

Apple Kid: Oh OK!

2. E1 Climax 2022 A Block #2 vs. B Block #1: Trevor Mach vs. w00t
-Trevor rolled into the ring and genuflected in the corner, before putting in a mouth piece, looking ready for war. w00t mocked him as they met in the center of the ring. Last time they faced off starting like this, w00t got his nose shattered, and he was still wearing a face mask months later from the damage of the shortest Victory Explosion match in EBW history. From Dome to Dome w00t harbored resentment, and you could see it all over his face. He immediately backed away as Trevor threatened to head butt him again. A heated match, with w00t doing everything he could to avoid Mach's shooter instincts. The man was looking to rip and tear through w00t, but the Perfection leader made him work for it with evasive tactics, saying he was saving his energy for winning the E1 later in the night. w00t would try to target Trevor's back and knees before slipping out of the ring, knowing Mach wanted the fight to stay inside. He finally ran out and tossed w00t back in, but not before Kinniku Mike cracked him in the back of the head with a hard shot. He used what looked like a horseshoe which he said was "straight from the Mach farm" to the camera. Mach barely made it back in from the 10 count, but was woozy from the blood loss. w00t sized him up and hit the wKo. 1-2-3! w00t's ploy to make Trevor leave the ring paid off, as the Perfection leader made his way to the Finale.
Winner: w00t via wKo -> Pin

Apple Kid: No way! Kinniku Mike just handed the win to w00t! He's acting like he just crushed his foe by himself, but it wouldn't have happened without Mike clocking him with what looked liked a Mach Farm horseshoe? He said it was anyways.

Larry Grim: w00t's been waiting for this moment since Victory Explosion, and like usual, he took the cheap way out. Trevor Mach will NOT be going to the main event, but you know what our main event has become?

Makoto Angel: Tack....vs. w00t.

Larry Grim: w00t evaded his comeuppance before, but now?

Makoto Angel: Get him Tack!

3. EBW Women's World Tag Team Championships: Wendy Mustang(c)/Lainey Strong(c) vs. Darkness Aoi/Mitra Lennox
- Wendy and Darkness started the match by running the ropes and playing a little cat and mouse. It wasn't long before all four women got into the center of the ring as the ref tried to regain control. The Twin Lariats double teamed Aoi, who tagged in Mitra, who took out both Lariats with a series of impressive moves, before sending them out of the ring. She tagged in Darkness, and the two dove over the ropes with a double senton onto them, before rolling Wendy in and getting a near fall. Wendy then hit Aoi mid-air and gave her just enough energy to make he tag to Lainey. Aoi trapped Lainey in a headlock, but she escaped and executed a couple of suplexes. Lainey had more experience in EBW, but Aoi had more experience overall by several years, but the young daughter of Captain Strong forced Aoi to tag back out to Mitra Lennox. Aoi wanted Wendy late in the match. She and Wendy had history going back to their runs in Edo, and this was shown in their frantic back and forth. Wendy tripped up on her finisher and Darkness cleaned her clock with a lariat of her own. Mitra held Lainey in a choke hold on the outside as Darkness hit not one, but two Darkness Bombers to pin Wendy Mustang for the 1-2-3. New EBW Women's World Tag Team Champions, and worst of all, they're friends of Erica.
Winners: Mitra Lennox/Darkness Aoi[o] via Darkness Bomber on Wendy Mustang -> Pin -> NEW EBW Women's World Tag Team Champions!

Apple Kid: We have new Women's World Tag Team Champions. I did not expect Wendy to drop the fall here, but Darkness Aoi finally got one over on her old Edo rival. Now she and Mitra Lennox have the gold, and Wendy looks pissed about it. Lainey helping her up, already talking rematch. Good attitude to have. The fiery cowgirl wants it to happen right now, but Aoi is obviously declining. The Twin Lariats lose the tag belts in THE DOME. It's always bad to lose a title, but to lose it in THE DOME....yikes.

Larry Grim: We might as well take this opportunity to talk about another major piece of business. President Swift HAS been released from the hospital, but we haven't been told if he intends to speak on things tonight. So basically the update is, he's not in one building, and we don't know if he's another building. That about covers it really.

Apple Kid: ...Great.

Larry Grim: We might need a hospital trip to two other members of the roster coming up soon though, as Blood 4 Blood's Mav Valentine and Picky Minch unite to take on The Assessor and The Witness, the two grotesque enforces of The Stygian Inquisition. I say grotesque....me...a skeleton man with no skin.

Makoto Angel: Hey, don't be hard on yourself. Of all the skeletons I've ever seen...which IS more than I would like, you're definitely the most handsome one!

Larry Grim: Why thank you Mako-chan! I'd blush but-

Apple Kid: Skeleton.

Larry Grim: Yeah.

4. No Rules Tag: Mav Valentine/Picky Minch vs. The Assessor[Debut]/The Witness[Debut]
-A bloody match was expected, and the prediction was accurate to say the least. The Assessor and The Witness were making their in ring debuts as combatants, but Blood 4 Blood already felt their wrath before. Blood 4 Blood are shooters, preferring to keep it in the ring, but this No Rules tag barely had any in ring time, as the two teams took lumps out of each other on the outside. Judging by their get ups, The Assessor and The Witness were close friends to pain, and it was hard to tell if anything Mav and Picky were doing had any effect. The Assessor and The Nameless were always lurking nearby, and without Little Mac or Subculture to back them up, the numbers game came into play. A horrible ending for Picky Minch, as The Assessor lit a table on fire for The Assessor to put him through with a Sit-Out Powerbomb for the pin.
Winners: The Assessor[Debut][o]/The Witness[Debut] via Flaming Table Sit-Out Powerbomb on Picky Minch -> Pin

Larry Grim: A hard loss for Blood 4 Blood there. A fiery one at that.

Makoto Angel: Someone please check on Picky!

Apple Kid: Mav is crawling to Picky to check on him, but The Witness is holding him down and making him watch Picky roll around on the mat in pain. Here come the EMTs, but they do NOT look like they want to go in there.

Larry Grim: What's crazy is that The Assessor HAD to have gotten burned himself with that move. He didn't move or flinch after that sit out into the fire!

Apple Kid: He MIGHT have flinched. I mean could you tell. Look at his face! I don't think that's a mask man! That dude is freaky! I hope he didn't hear me say that!

Larry Grim: In EBW you HAVE to disclose if a talent is a Zombie, and neither The Assessor or The Witness appear to be. I mean, they're bleeding normally. That means they have a high high pain threshold.

Apple Kid: Again, look at his face! That was NEVER in question!

Makoto Angel: Oh good, they finally got Picky out of there. I hope he's OK. Hang in there Picky!

Apple Kid: Well, why they clear the ring for the next match, let's check out some footage from Tack Angel and w00t about how they REALLY feel about each other before the big main event. Heh...as if we don't already know. Am I right?

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Tack Angel: w00t is the snake in the garden. He's the devil on your shoulder. I was not in my right mind when I decided to work with him, and all it takes is his getting a foot in the door, and you end up with disaster. I'd say he'll burn your house down, but that house, that Kingdom is gone.

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w00t: Tack Angel has been and always will be a naive fool, who had greatness fall into his lap on too many occasions. He never knew what to do with it. He was close this time. He was oh so close, but I could see before everyone else, that the wheels were about to fall off, and I showed him what happens when you play in the shark tank. I'm not here to play. I'm here for the kill, because I'm the apex of this sport, and he's just a *bleep*ing pretender!

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Tack Angel: I only ever wanted to do good, but everything got out of hand, and he thrives in that environment. He takes advantage of it. I'm not going to say he was responsible for my actions, that's up to me, and it's between me and God, but the things that happened when I was aligned with him...I can't even look back and watch them.

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w00t: You ever see us palling around? Thick as thieves? He wanted a taste of the enlightened. He wanted to be worshiped. Don't let him tell you any different. He got what he wanted, and he got what was coming to him, just like Tracy does nightly if you catch my drift. Because of me, he's got nothing left, except for a dream, and I'm going to crush that dream once and for all!

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Tack Angel: I'm going to make everything right again, to the best of my ability, with everything I've got inside of me, and part of that....part of that is stopping w00t from winning the E1. It's my dream to win, and our nightmare if HE wins.

5. EBW World Tag Team Championship: Kinniku Mike(c)/Isiah Muscle(c) vs. Jammer/Vape vs. Magnum PT/Pucky
-Another wild brawl broke out, this time between three different teams for the World Tag Team Championships held by Kinniku Mike and his son. Magnum PT and Pucky were beloved by the crowd, and PT gained even more respect with most following what he went through in the E1, but the Mikes and the Crew were also taking on Dan Club, and well, everyone loves Dan Club. More a showcase of team work in warfare than a technical marvel, Mike and his son were crisp with their tags and mat work, but PT and Pucky were more smash mouth in their approach. Jammer was left doing a lot of the heavy lifting on his team, despite the pleas from Jammer and the fans to tag in. Three people were in the match at one time, because doing multi team matches were you tag your entire team out at any given time is just stupid, and I refuse to believe it makes sense. Like, what if the other two teams just decided they didn't want you in anymore, and agreed to avoid your corner? You'd be out of the damn match! STOP DOING IT! Jammer finally tagged Vape in, and forced the man into the ring. He slapped him across the face and yelled for him to step up, saying he could do it, and the fans agreed. Vape finally got in and went after Mike, but it wasn't easy at first, as Mike was able to lift him up and slam him around the mat. Vape was showing that fighting spirit we last saw in his match with Tack Angel though, as he got back to his feet and used his weight to crush Mike and return the slams. Mike recovered with a low blow, and hit a belly to belly. Mike was cocky about it, and sent Isiah to go keep the Crew out of the ring, saying he had this. As the ref tried to regain control of the subsequent fracas, Trevor Mach ran out and surprised Mike with a Busaiku Knee Kick. The crowd went wild as Jammer yelled for Vape to get to his feet. He jumped off the side of the ring with the Slam Jam on the other combatants as Vape climbed to the top rope, and hit the Top Rope Splash on Kinniku Mike for the 1-2-3.
Winners: Jammer/Vape[o] via Top Rope Splash -> Pin -> NEW EBW World Tag Team Champions!

Makoto Angel: WOW! YEAH! NEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!

Larry Grim: We just saw the Women's World Tag Team Championships change hands, and now we're seeing it with the men, and it's from Vape pinned Kinniku Mike! Trevor Mach gave Mike his reciept it seems, and now a stunned Jammer and Vape are holding the World Tag Team Championships! Vape people....Vape has a championship belt!

Apple Kid: To be fair, he really put in the work here. He was fired up after XP saw him humiliated by Hazen, and that wasn't going to happen tonight. Jammer didn't make it to the E1 Finale, but thanks to his good friend and business partner Vape, he has gold around his waist once against.

Makoto Angel: I hate to cut the celebration short, but we have some incoming news. Apparently Alison Chains was found bloody backstage, but we're not sure who was responsible. The scary Stygian Inquisition MIGHT have been involved, given The Nameless being in our next match, but it can't be confirmed. We CAN confirm however that a replacement has stepped up in Hilda Iceheart. The Ice Queen will be joining newcomer Gianna Rambaldi, The Nameless, and Jenny James in a 4-Way to determine who gets the next shot at the Women's World Championship. That's coming next.

6. Women's World #1 Contender: Gianna Rambaldi vs. Hilda Iceheart vs. The Nameless vs. Jenny James
-Four of the up and comers of the division were set to face off, but Alison Chains was replaced by Hilda Iceheart at the last minute. Her record didn't give her the best chances, but she was coming in with an icy chip on her shoulder. The favorite Jenny James was targeted by The Nameless specifically, as she worked to bust her open and wear her blood, which looked freaky on her smiley face mask. Gianna Rambaldi then became the favorite, as her early work in EBW has been very good, but The Nameless quickly turned on her next like someone checking off a list, and Hilda was able to pick up the scraps , hitting the Northern Lights Suplex on Jenny for the pin.
Winner: Hilda Iceheart via Northern Lights Suplex on on Jenny James -> Pin

Makoto Angel: Hilda was given an opportunity and she took it here. The former Television Champion ate the Northern Lights Suplex to see it happen, while The Nameless didn't seem to have any intention of going for a pin, just there to soak up more blood and violence for The Stygian Inquisition. We'll find out who Hilda Iceheart will challenge later in the night, but right now, we have-

Jaden Yuki:  ♫ Yo! I wanted competition, this isn't what I envisioned, I guess everyone gone soft. I had to limp away, but I'm back, and I can't explain how I found my purpose, and yet they all lost. Dan, you're the reason these people believe in stars, but I believe in carnage and showing them who's in charge. I was, the one supposed to be runnin' the ship, now Imma take the captains and throw em in a barge. Kaiba I, don't see your talent cause you lackin' of all that ambition, and I don't think you grasp the platform that you've been given. I won't, sing your praises and tell ya you're amazing, I'd be lying to your face and you know it, you just won't admit it. I'm no, longer chosen, and I'm choosin' y'all. I'll play my cards, take you down, and I'll run the yard! ♫ GET YOUR GAME ON! Yo, I'm Jaden Yuki, and this is Bashin Dan. Tonight, for one night, we're BOTH absolutely FLAWLES-

7. Tag: Bashin Dan/Jaden Yuki vs. Seto Kaiba[Debut]/Razorblade<VBW>
-As Jaden Yuki was rapping with Bashin Dan beside him, they were blindsided by Razorblade, who bashed them with a chair on the orders of Seto Kaiba. This was Kaiba's debut, but he was letting Razorblade do his work, while he counted his money on the outside. With Dan and Yuki still battered from the E1 and Dan's match to keep a hold of the VBW Championship, it made them easy pickings, far from the Absolutely Flawless team they and the fans were hoping they would be, but they were never given the chance. Seto Kaiba only finally tagged in to hit one move, the Blue Eyes White Dragon Suplex on Jaden Yuki, which was enough to get him the pin.
Winners: Seto Kaiba[Debut][o]/Razorblade<VBW> via Blue Eyes White Dragon Suplex on Jaden Yuki -> Pin

Larry Grim: Seta Kaiba let Razorblade do all his dirty work, but that White Dragon Suplex was impressive at the end. We still don't know how good he is. We don't know what he truly knows, but we know that he's very crafty, and very dangerous.

Makoto Angel: I feel awful for Bashin Dan, but he's holding his head up, and he's helping Jaden Yuki to his feet. Jaden Yuki comes off as cocky braggart, but Dan's showing him the strength in "tomodachi".

Apple Kid: How did you do that?

Makoto Angel: What?

Apple Kid: You opened up your hands just now, and a rainbow appeared with the word tomodachi in it. How did you do that?

Makoto Angel: Uh...uh...Tony Wonder! Waaaa!

Apple Kid: huh?

Makoto Angel: Next up, we have the Women's World Championship. Hope Mach taking on Erica, and for her sake, I hope she hangs onto the belt, because Christina is watching VERY closely.

8. EBW Women's World Championship: Hope Mach(c) vs. Erica
-Hope Mach was up next as she put her Women's World Championship on the line against Erica. People were expecting a war, as evidenced by Erica's classic battles over the strap with Christina Angel. However, what we got was a shocker to say the least. Following in the footsteps of her Dad, and fired up over what Christina Angel had said about keeping the title. The match was over in less than a minute. When the bell rang, Hope head butt Erica and rolled her up, for an instant nearfall. As Erica scrambled to recover from the attack, Hope transitioned into the Lebell Lock. Trapped in the middle of the ring, Erica tapped out, which sent the crowd into shock as Hope Mach made an absolutely one sided defense against Erica of all people.
Winner: Hope Mach via Lebell Lock -> Submission -> Title Defense!

Makoto Angel: UNBELIEVABLE! Did you just see that?! Are my eyes playing tricks on me?

Larry Grim: I don't technically have "eyes", but yes I saw it, and no they're not! Hope Mach just tapped out Erica in less than a minute IN THE DOME! Is that a Mach Family staple now? The quick finish killers!

Apple Kid: Here comes Christina obviously to celebrate with Hope, as Erica runs off as quickly as she can. She has GOT to be embarrassed from that one! I didn't see that coming. We've been trained to expect long battles from Erica, but Hope blasted her with that head butt, and that was all she wrote. That's about what happened to w00t at Victory Explosion in fact, and he's up next. As the champ celebrates her very decisive win, I can't help but wonder if that's an omen for w00t.

Makoto Angel: In any case, a big congratulations to Hope on her win there. Erica's Television Championship was not on the line, but image if it was. A double humiliation for Erica. I hope Hilda Iceheart was watching, because she'll be facing Hope next.

Backstage

w00t strode out of the VIP Locker Room, blowing a kiss to presumably Tracy on his way to the ring for his main event match. On the way, he was shocked by the man who stood before him.

Swift: Surprise mother*bleep*er!

w00t: Swift! Well well well...the "President" is still standing. I'm shocked. I have to say though, that EBW was running MUCH better when you were in a medically induced coma. Maybe you should go back.

Swift: You'd like that wouldn't you w00t.

w00t: I would. Why don't you go flip some tables. I'm about to steal your show, and win the E1 Clima-

Swift: I know it was you.

w00t: ...Excuse me?

Swift: I can't prove it. I have no evidence, but I know it was you.

w00t: You think so? What makes you think I wouldn't want to take credit for it?

Swift: Because if attempted murder is on the table w00t, then I'm game, and I'll do it better.

w00t: Heh. You're delusional Swift. If I were to shoot someone, they would be dead, because I'm an intelligent man, and I know were to aim. In fact...I can aim so well...that instead of killing someone it might put them out of action long enough for me to make certain connections within the restructured ENN and Poochyfud's team at ENT. That's just an educated guess though. Like you said...you have no evidence...and you never will.

Swift: The one thing...keeping me from tearing you apart right now...is the fact that I'm the President of EBW, and I take this damn job seriously. It IS who I am now. I can't be the Brawler anymore, I've figured that out, because I have this job, and too many people rely on me. You deserve to be torn apart though...Tack Angel and I made the same mistake. We tried working with you, and you stabbed us in the back. I'd stab you in the front, and gut you...but I'm the President.

w00t: That's right, and you want to know something? Turns out that's JUST where I like having you. Nice and docile. I used to want that job, now you can shove up your ass "Mr. President".

Swift: ...

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Larry Grim: Well...there you have it. Turns out Swift IS in the building. Good to have the President back, but those were some serious accusations he was making.

Apple Kid: I believe it. Remember who we're talking about?

Makoto Angel: In any case, it's come to that point hasn't it fellas?

Larry Grim: Right you are Makoto. It's MAIN EVENT TIME, as Tack Angel and w00t cross paths in the E1 Climax Finale IN THE THE DOME, with the winner claiming the big prize. It's all come down to this. Who will be left standing at the end of the E1 Climax? We're about to find out.

9. E1 Climax 2022 Finale: Tack Angel vs. w00t
-The opening bell rang and the fans fired up for this red hot Finale. w00t took control early, pretending to wish Tack luck on a fair fight, and thumbed him in the eye. He really took the fight to Tack on the floor. w00t jawed with the fans and said he had the E1 in the bag. Tack finally fired back with a sudden head kick and both men were down. He caught w00t with a neck breaker a short time later for a two count. They ended up going at it on the apron and Tack nailed w00t with a shotgun dropkick. They ended up on the floor and w00t climbed the announce table and hit Tack with a big moonsault. Tack blocked the wKo, and repeatedly fired off kicks to w00t's back. Tack rolled out to try and pour some water in his eye, but w00t followed him. He wanted a wKo, but Tack caught him and hit a tombstone. Tack hit a missile dropkick and applied a choke hold. w00t drove him into the corner, but Tack fired up and hit a running shotgun dropkick and both men were down again. Tack went up top and hit the Rider Kick! w00t countered the WRIST CLUTCH and hit a kick of his own to Tack’s head. Tack fired back and went for his signatures kick, but w00t caught him and lifted the Pushpin Seraphim for  an impressive sit out powerbomb for a near fall. w00t draped Tack over the top rope and hit a DDT. He hit another DDT in the middle of the ring, but Tack kicked out of the pin attempt. w00t set Tack up and hit the wKo. He then went for another, but Tack pushed out of it. Tack countered a tombstone attempt and hit one of his own. He then posed mockingly like King Tack, and brushed it off. Tack ducked a lariat attempt and spun w00t around before lifting him up into the Angel Driver for a near fall. The WRIST CLUTCH might have done the trick. Tack set w00t up and hit a dropkick. He went for a head kick, but w00t ducked it and took Tack to the mat with an STO. w00t hit a wKo. He went for another, but Tack turned it into a backdrop suplex. They traded counters and Tack hit a big leg lariat. He then hit a WRIST CLUTCH Angel Driver as the crowd went wild. 1-2-ROPE BREAK! Tack went back to a choke hold for the first time since earlier in the match. Both men were bleeding from the mouth, but Tack had blood pouring from his forehead as well. w00t got out of the hold and they traded counters until w00t hit a lariat and both men were down again. Both men slowly traded forearms from their knees. They got up and Tack decked w00t with a series of big bombs. Tack set up w00t and hit a big leg lariat. He CLUTCHED the WRIST and hit another Angel Driver. Tack let out a scream and went for another, but w00t hit a pop-up forearm and a wKo for a near fall. w00t let out a mocking scream of his own and hit a series of kicks. Tack countered w00t and got into a pinning combination for a near fall. w00t caught Tack with a hook kick and went for another wKo, but Tack slipped out and connected with a standing lariat. w00t didn’t go down and he surprised Tack with a knee to the head. w00t charged at Tack, who trapped w00t in another choke hold. Locking in the Rear Naked he broke w00t to the ground, who until this point seemed to have Tack's playbook in hand, but was not expecting to find himself on the mat. Tack yelled through his crimson mask as pulled w00t away from the ropes at all costs. Was this it? Was this going to be the moment finally? w00t cursed at Tack and refused to tap out. World Champion Zyro Kurogane began to run out to try and make the save for his Perfection team mate, but Trevor ran out as well and shot Kurogane to the ground as the ref raised w00t's hand once, twice, and three times! The match was over Tack Angel with the win! Tack Angel had finally won the E1 Climax!
Winner: Tack Angel -> Rear Naked Choke -> Referee Stoppage -> E1 Climax 2022 Winner!




Makoto Angel: HE DID IT! HE TOTALLY DID IT! I KNEW HE COULD DO IT!

Apple Kid: THE DREAM BECOMES REALITY! TACK ANGEL IS YOUR E1 CLIMAX WINNER FOR 2022! w00t is livid, and Zyro Kurogane is in SHOCK! Trevor Mach kept it clean, and Tack Angel actually choked w00t out! No matter how much he protests it, the ruling will stand, and Tack Angel will hoist that trophy into the air! It's HIS year!

Larry Grim: Makoto, I'm so happy for you! You must be- oh there she goes!

Makoto Angel: TACK, I LOVE YOU!



Larry Grim: A historic moment for Tack Angel, EBW, and the Saturn Dome, as we crown the E1 Climax winner for 2022. A comeback road for the Pushpin Seraphim, and a strike back against Perfection. Where do we go from here? Well, I actually have the answer to that. All roads lead to the Twoson Fairgrounds next for the ENN+ Special Event "Zyro Hour". Tickets are on sale now. We'll see you at Xcite!

"Yngwie Malmsteen - Faultline"

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Mid-South Sportasseum - Mid-South

Lainey Strong was looking for a distraught Wendy Mustang, who was drinking away her sorrows surrounded by fans in concessions.

Wendy Mustang: *hick* I'll have another one! Right here! I'm sure someone is going to pay for it. Do I look like I'm carrying money? *hick* I can barely keep my tits in! Oh! Sorry kid....you didn't need to hear that. Have an autograph. No, that's not a scribble...it's an autograph! Oh wait...I keep my money in my hat! HAHA! I forgot! That's hilarious!

Lainey Strong: Wendy? How many of those have you had?

Wendy Mustang: Not enough Lainey...not enough.

Lainey Strong: Look, it's OK that you're upset about losing the tag titles, but this isn't the best way to handle it.

Wendy Mustang: Probably not, but it's how I handle it. Drink until I can't feel feelings anymore.

Lainey Strong: I'm sorry that I let you down Wendy.

Wendy Mustang: You let ME down? No! I let YOU down! *hick* I lost to that dumb bitch Aoi. We go waaaaay back. She's playing it cool ever since her attempt to take over the locker room failed, but make no mistake...she's a killer. Ask anyone else she shared a locker room with in Edo. She was into sexually humiliating the rookies. It was like prison working with her. I didn't care for that bullshit...not one bit. I saw her trying that shit with that Tiger Cat or whatever her name is. Trying to make it clear that if she didn't wash her back in the showers, she wasn't going to make it very far in the promotion. We got into a big bust up, and I left to go for another promotion. They didn't want to punish her....she was too "popular". People didn't love her...they were afraid of her. She's just playing another game right now....just wait and see. I let her beat me...and that means WE lost, and I'm sorry about that.

Lainey Strong: Wendy, it's OK. Thanks to you I'm a better wrestler, and I was a World Tag Team Champion! Thanks to you, I will be again, because we'll get a rematch, or earn a rematch, or whatever we have to do to get back to those titles. What does a cowgirl do when she falls off the horse? She gets-

Wendy Mustang: BACK ON! You're right Lainey. Absolutely right! Let's go sober up and talk to Swift!

Wendy stood up and took one more shot, but it was one shot too many, and she collapsed through the table.

Lainey Strong: Oh damn! Uh...anyone know to make wake up juice?

Vape: I do!

Lainey Strong: I said wake up juice....not fall asleep juice.

Vape: Never mind!

EBW: IGNITION
Mid-South Sportasseum, Mid-South
ENN+

0. IGNITION Singles: Jace Irons<Mid-South> vs. Tad Blinko
-Tad Blinko lifted weights, and tried to show off the guns while Jim Derpman toweled him down and hyped him up against the crazed Jace Irons. The notorious psychopath, was quick to lay into Tad before he knew what hit him, and of course his bit into Tad the moment the ref couldn't see it. Jace floored Tad Blinko with the Gory Neckbreaker for the quick victory.
Winner: Jace Irons via Gory Neckbreaker -> Pin

0. IGNITION Women's Singles: Alison Chains vs. Gianna Rambaldi
-Another instance of Alison Chains brawling and then forgetting where she was. She tried to do an episode of The Alison Chains show, and asked the "kids" why she was removed from the match at the Dome just because she was unconscious. She demanded the next time she is found laid out to just get thrown into the ring. Of course as she said that Gianna Rambaldi took the initiative to hit her Violet Grace Death Valley Bomb for the pinfall victory.
Winner: Gianna Rambaldi via Violet Grace -> Pin

Parking Lot

Good News Gary: GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! Good News Gary is here, trying to get the Good News from all the stars heading into the building. Tack Angel might not be competing tonight, but he IS here, as well as-

Zyro Kurogane: The World Champion! Forget about me! The King of Games? I'm the man that united the Triple Crown. I stabbed the King in the back and took his crown. THAT is my legacy, and don't you forget it BEY-BEEEEEEEY!

Good News Gary: ...That was RIGHT in my EAR! NOT GOOD NEWS!


"Yngwie Malmsteen - My Resurrection"



Apple Kid: Welcome to Mid-South, for the E1 Climax Finale Fallout edition of Xcite! We're already on the way to Zyro Hour though, as I hear we have some HUGE announcements for the event. We'll also see EBW Women's Television Champion Erica in action in our main event after losing handily to Hope Mach the World Champion  IN THE DOME! She can't be happy.

Larry Grim: We'll also have a new #1 Contender for the men's Television Championship, but we have so much more than that too, with the Weekend Wrecking Crew coming out now to kick things off against the DVNO B-Team. Let's get right to it shall we?

Apple Kid: Where is Makoto?

Larry Grim: Huh...good question.

EBW: Xcite
Mid-South Sportasseum, Mid-South
ENN

1. 6-Man Tag: CP Munk/Horace Angel/Tony Wonder vs. Magnum PT/Point Man/Pucky
-The opening contest saw the Weekend Wrecking Crew team up against the DVNO B-Team, who are still going...even though the DVNO disbanded a couple months ago. Still, with Cadmus on the outside coaching them, they were still in that DVNO mindset...which included a stuttering music video and merchandising apparently. Magnum PT was more over with the crowd than ever before after his valiant effort in the E1, and the crew put the boots to the B-Team. Tony Wonder refused to tag in strangely, and when they confronted him about it, he jumped off the side of the ring, and removed what appeared to be his face, but it was actually mask! It had been El Mago the whole time. A confused Horace Angel called him cringe right before PT took down the shortest member of the roster with the Mustache Ride for the pin.
Winners: Magnum PT[o]/Point Man/Pucky via Mustache Ride on Horace Angel -> Pin

Apple Kid: And there we go! The Weekend Wrecking Crew get the win. Magnum PT was looking healthy, and he's got the color back in his mustache. That's right, when he was depleted of blood, he actually lost color in his mustache! I don't know how that works either. We don't know how anything works. I just found out that laying in bed with your phone can cause you heart problems. That explains the pain in my chest.

Larry Grim: Luckily, I don't have a heart, and ironically, I keep my phone in the place my heart WOULD be. Hey, if El Mago was Tony Wonder, then where is Tony Wonder?



Apple Kid: I'm sure he's fine!

Makoto Angel: Hey guys, sorry I'm late, but I'm here!

Larry Grim: Makoto, are you all right? You're not looking so good.

Apple Kid: Is it Mushroom Head? Bubble Monkey Pox? Have you been engaging in orgies?

Larry Grim: I mean if you want to get technical-

Makoto Angel: *blush* What?! No! I'm fine! I've just been busy that's all. Been helping my Tacky STAR Boy, rehabilitate the name Star Prince.

Apple Kid: Oh that's right! We heard about that. Earlier today, the new Starlight Express pulled up in front of the Mid-South Sportasseum, and spent time with the fans. We was signing autographs and telling everybody how much he loved the local sights and sounds, while wearing a Mid-South Mid-Southerners T-shirt. The E1 Climax winner is supposed to be coming out to address the crowd, and I have to wonder when-

Tack's theme began to play.

Apple Kid: Oh! The timing of that! Here comes the winner of the E1 Climax! Tack Angel!

Makoto Angel: The Star Prince reborn!

Tack came in with a big reaction, as he hoisted his E1 Climax trophy into the ring. The size of the trophy made it too difficult , and he asked for the ring crew to help him bring it into the ring.

Tack Angel: Whoa! Well...that was harder than I thought. Hello Mid-South! I love the sports team! I love the local cuisine! I love all those favorite places that you value within the city limits! Honestly, it's great to be here with this, the E1 Climax trophy. I wanted to win this for so long you have no idea. I couldn't have done this without all of you, and I mean that. You were willing to look beyond the last couple of years, and have my back once again. I felt it. I felt each and everyone of you backing me up. This win is for you too. You could have agreed with me in the past, or not, it doesn't matter. This is for you too....unless you're an "out of towner" am I right? I spent the last few weeks trying to make it clear that I was putting the past behind me, but cowards run away from their problems. I can't leave what happened in the past. I have to take hold of it in the present, and make it right. Therefore, I am NOT abandoning the name Star Prince. I can't go back to the way things used to be. The Star Prince is who I am, but it's important that I change your perception of what that means, and I hope that through my words and actions, you'll continue to have my back. Because-

Zyro Kurogane: There it is everybody! There you have it. The moment he finds himself set up for a title shot, the evil King comes back to rear his ugly head. You're no King Tack. You don't have a Kingdom. You're nothing anymore. You're King Nothing as I like to call you. I helped take it all from you, and I'm not the least big sorry. Story time with Zyro-K BEY-BEEEEY! When I stayed in Crystal Heaven, this son of a bitch was whipping women in the basement. He was holding them down. He'd go room to room and commit all kinds of depraved acts all the time. Is THAT the kind of guy you want to support?

Tack Angel: ...I'm actually as surprised as you are that a lot of them are cheering. They might have turned a corner on the whole polygamy thing. Thing is though, that wasn't me. That wasn't who I am. That's not what I do. If my wife tried to hold my hand in this ring right now, I'd probably pass out. Look, a little blood trickling down my nose just thinking about it. It's probably for the best that I can barely remember any of what you're saying, or I'd be a desensitized mess. I'm here right now, because it's time to do things differently. It's time to do things right, and I have something I need to make right.

Zyro Kurogane: Is that right? Calling me out for a title match?

Tack Angel: No...not exactly. I will NOT be challenging for the World Championship at Zyro Hour.

w00t: Ha! Of course you're not!

w00t joined Zyro Kurogane on the stage, along with Isiah Muscle and Kinniku Mike.

w00t: You know how this is going to go. You're not getting anywhere NEAR that title again. Besides, YOU STOLE THAT TROPHY! I did NOT tap! I did NOT lose! That referee was on your side, and I was WIDE AWAKE!

Tack Angel: w00t, your hang ups with the call are not my problem, but you are, and I'm going to deal with that personally, but you're not the one I want in this ring right now. TREVOR MACH! Could you please come to the ring. We need to talk.

The crowd was stunned and confused, as Trevor Mach came in through the crowd with Mav Valentine in tow, looking just as confused as everyone else.

Tack Angel: Trevor, it's fitting that Zyro Kurogane is here right now. It's fitting that he's got the World Championship. That is something I have kept you from. Because of me, you were unable to challenge for the belt. You're supposed to be kept from the title until the end of the year. That changes now. Trevor, I talked to Swift about it already, and I'm trading in my E1 Climax win's title shot, to give to you, and allow you to challenge for the title again.

The crowd went wild as Zyro and w00t were both angrily confused.

Tack Angel: You deserve this, and it's my way of trying to make amends for the sins of the past. I got in your way before, but now I'm clearing the path. After all, you DID win in our match at Bushido too...so it's only right that-

Trevor Mach: No.

Tack Angel: What?

Trevor Mach: No, I don't accept.

The fans were confused as Trevor and Mav walked out of the ring. Tack was perplexed as well and tried to follow Trevor as w00t and Zyro Kurogane laughed. Zyro grabbed the microphone.

Zyro Kurogane: And there they go! The icons of an old era, but I'm the new hotness. I'm not the future. I'm the NOW! I'm the present! I am your reality. I am the EBW World Champion, and at Zyro Hour, I will let er' rip if Tack Angel can get his shit together! HAHAHAHA!

Apple Kid: Well, I wasn't expecting that. Why did Trevor decline? Wasn't that everything he would want?

Makoto Angel: Yeah, something's wro- *cough cough*

Larry Grim: Makoto?

Makoto Angel: Sorry! Sorry. I'm fine, but something is wrong between Tack and Trevor again. That's not good.

2. Women's Singles: The Nameless vs. Jenny James
-Jenny never had a chance in this match, as The Nameless attacked her on the way to the ring and roughed her up with the guardrail and steps before rolling her into the ring. She was bleeding before the bell even rang. The Nameless was quick to spike her with the Tombstone Piledriver, and pinned her as she smeared her blood on her unsettling smiley mask. After the match, The Assessor and The Witness entered the ring, presumably to take away Jenny James, but Jammer, Benjamin, Vape, and Hope Mach all ran out to make the save, getting her away from The Stygian Inquisition.
Winner: The Nameless via Tombstone Piledriver -> Pin

Larry Grim: The Nameless picks up a gruesome win here. Jenny James is struggling through injury right now, but even injured or not, she wasn't expecting to be jumped by the creepy Nameless. That smile on the mask...it's unnerving.

Makoto Angel: What is that sound?

Larry Grim: ...My bones are shaking?

Apple Kid: Well earlier...JUST earlier in fact, Trevor Mach turned down a golden opportunity from his fellow Bad Dude Tack Angel. The E1 Climax title shot was being given to Trevor Mach, which would effectively end his title ban. He turned it down! We still don't know why, but Trevor Mach is coming back out next to take on Isiah Muscle of Perfection. Will we get an answer?

Backstage

Seto Kaiba stood in the back with Razorblade behind him.

Seta Kaiba: Hello, my name is Seto Kaiba, but you already knew that. I'm the heir apparent to Kaiba Corp, my life is worth a million of yours. However money and power come second to my knowledge that I am the TRUE King of Games. I'm going to create a game here and now, and I hope those who I intend to hear this message will GET the message. I am hosting a tournament of my own. It's only single elimination though, no round robin E1 style this time. You get ONE CHANCE and ONE CHANCE only. A tournament for the right to call yourself the TRUE "King of Games". More details to come, but I hope when it's all said and done, you will all acknowledge that I am every bit as good as I say I am.

3. Singles: Trevor Mach vs. Isiah Muscle
-Trevor started the match in a baffling way, just staring across the ring at Isiah for several minutes. The Bad Man seemed to have a chip on his shoulder, and stared daggers through the former World Tag Team Champion. The crowd was laughing at first, but got eerily quiet as they sat and watched what was happening. For several minutes now, the two just stood there. The clock was ticking the ref reminded them, but Mach just stood, like he was angrily mulling things over. Even TV Champ Mav on the outside shrugged at the proceedings. Suddenly, Mach shot in on Isiah Muscle. He didn't have time to react, and tried fighting him off on the mat. It wasn't long before Trevor trapped him in a Heel Hook, and Isiah quickly tapped to try and save his leg, but Mach refused to let the hold go. Kinniku Mike ran out and yelled at Trevor to stop, but Trevor looked right at him as he kept it locked in. The referee reversed the decision, and gave the win to Isiah via DQ, but Trevor continued to hold it until Mav finally convinced him to break it up. Mike carried his son out of the ring as Tack Angel ran into the ring.
Winner: Isiah Muscle via DQ

Larry Grim: Whoa! Trevor had us entranced there, and then he snapped. What brought that on?

Apple Kid: Possibly something to do with what we saw earlier with him saying no to the offer from Tack?

Makoto Angel: We might find out now.

Tack Angel: Trevor! What's going on? What was with that, and what's with you not accepting my off-

Trevor Mach: Step back big shoots. You're stepping into my business right now. Want to know why I didn't accept your offer? Star Prince. STAR PRINCE?! Did I NOT just spend two years dealing with that shit? After all of that, you want to just bring back the Star Prince name huh? Do you WANT to piss me off?

Tack Angel: I didn't intend to piss you off! I just have to do this for myself, and make things right.

w00t: You want to make THIS right? Star Prince?! See Trevor, I was right. He insists on getting what he wants! It's not enough that the people give him another chance, but they have to give STAR PRINCE another chance! He has to have it exactly his way. That's no different from how it was before, and he'll play on your sense of loyalty and brotherhood to get what he wants.

Trevor Mach: You know what pisses me off more? When someone I hate makes a good point about the Star Prick.

Tack Angel: Trevor, you know I'm sorry for a lot that happened, but it pains me that Star Prince is a dirty term to you.

Trevor Mach: You did that brah. You did...but I know you were out of control. That said, do you really think you can just have what you want here? You really think you can just wave it all away? You really REALLY think you can rehabilitate the Star Prick?

Tack Angel: ...Star Prince...and yeah...I'm gonna try.

Trevor Mach: ...Oh...well that's cool. You do you man. I'm not your boss or anything.

Tack Angel: What? You were so mad just now and-

Trevor Mach: The bantz remember? You have your Star Prince, and I have my bantz.

Tack Angel: I'm....I'm so confused.

Trevor Mach: Good!

Tack Angel: I think you have a lot of pent up rage.

Trevor Mach: I ALWAYS do, so that's nothing new. Look Tack, we're cool, but if you want to rehab the Star Prick, you're going to have to work at it harder than anything you've ever done in your life. If you can pull that off then you deserve the right. If you quit, or if you take a step towards becoming that guy again, then I swear to God, I'm going to *bleep*ing bury you. Hahaha!

Tack Angel: You're kidding then too right?

Trevor Mach: Hahaha! No! Hahaha!

Tack Angel: Ha...haha. Um...so were you kidding about declining my offer?

Trevor Mach: No, that wasn't a joke.

Tack Angel: But you deserve this.

Trevor Mach: Oh I KNOW I do! But, I will not accept the offer from the Star Prince. See, the Star Prince didn't win the E1. Tack Angel won the E1. If Tack Angel asks me....well?

Tack Angel: I'm asking you...as Tack Angel, will you accept the title shot, and free yourself from the title ban?

Trevor Mach: ....Sure!

Tack Angel: That's all I had to say?!

Trevor Mach: That's right. You really worry too much.

Tack Angel: I thought you were mad!

Trevor Mach: I WAS pissed, but because Mike hit me in the back of the head with a horseshoe from my own farm! THAT is why I put the hurt on Isiah. Don't send your kid to fight your battles next time Mike. In fact, the NEW #1 Contender is willing to put his title shot on the line immediately if it gets you into the ring.

Tack Angel: Whoa whoa whoa, I-

Trevor Mach: Hey, it's my title shot now right?

Tack Angel: Yes, but-

Trevor Mach: Bunkhouse Brawl Mike! You want farmer shit, you're going to get farmer shit!

w00t: Oh look at you, the Bad Dudes all buddy buddy, putting on a fun little show in the ring, to FINALLY get to the point. Zyro Kurogane took you to the limit Trevor, and he'll do it again and again. I'm not worried about that. In fact, it won't even get that far if Mike accepts, and he will, because you just hurt his son, and you don't like when people go after family. What a hypocrite.

Trevor Mach: You step inside of these ropes and all bets are off big shoots. Come on in and find out. Isiah is going to be limping for awhile, but he'll live. The Auditor is missing his nose, but he'll live. You? I don't know. Let's find out.

w00t: That's fine by m-

Tack Angel: No. Not yet. I'm going to come out here one more time tonight, and w00t, on that occasion I actually WANT you to rear your ugly head. Because I've got news...that concerns you specifically.

w00t: What news? Tell me now! What news!?

Larry Grim: I can't tell when Trevor is joking or not anymore.

Makoto Angel: Feels like a little bit of both, but he's trying, and now we know that he's the #1 Contender, or at least for now he is, because he just challenged Mike to a Bunkhouse Brawl. What even is that?

Larry Grim: I completely understand that you don't know. It's best to put it how Trevor put it. Farmer shit.

Makoto Angel: ...Huh.

Apple Kid: If he beats Mike, then we'll have Trevor Mach challenging Zyro Kurogane at Zyro Hour. What does Tack have planned ? Guess we'll find out at the end of the night.

4. EBW Television #1 Contender: Hazen vs. Jason Boomtown vs. Benjamin
-Jason Boomtown had one of the hardest E1 runs right there with Jaden Yuki and Magnum PT, and tonight was a big opportunity for him. It's a shame then, that he didn't quite bring the BOOM against Hazen and Benjamin. The Mystic Bout Machine hit him hard with a Spear after an entertaining and fast paced match up, but before he could get the certain victory, Hazen tossed him out of the ring, and hit a WRIST CLUTCH DVD to add insult to injury...or actually injury to more injury. Hazen with the pin, and he will now get the next TV title shot against Mav Valentine.
Winner: Hazen via Wrist Clutch Death Valley Driver on Jason Boomtown -> Pin

Apple Kid: Hehe.

Larry Grim: What?

Apple Kid: Just thinking....a DVD could get Hazen the TV.

Larry Grim: Heh...hehe....HAHAHAHA!

Apple Kid: HAHAHAHAHAHA!

Makoto Angel: OK...so I got it...but was it THAT funny?

5. EBW Women's Television Championship: Erica(c) vs. Aoife Aisling
-Main event time, as Erica put the Television Championship on the line against Aoife Aisling. The Celt with a mouth has had an uneven record in EBW thus far, but showed that she could brawl, and that she was more than willing to go after an Erica who had just been humiliated at the E1 Climax Finale. That being said Erica was still able to beat Aoife from pillar to post in the early goings. A lucky escape from the Air Raid Crash attempt kept her in the game. Aoife ducked a lariat and got a near fall on a roll up that sent Erica back to the E1 that caused her so much anguish. She got angry, but she got sloppy, and the Celt with a mouth managed to finagle her way into tapping Erica in the Celtic Cross. Considering she's Celtic it's a STAB move and does extra damage as we ALL know. 1-2-3, and upset of upsets as Aoife Aisling claimed the Television Championship! The crowd was stunned as Aoife grabbed up the title and ran off laughing.
Winner: Aoife Aisling via Celtic Cross -> Pin -> NEW EBW Women's Television Champion!

As Erica picked herself up off the mat, she was soon joined by Hilda Iceheart, Darkness Aoi, and Mitra Lennox.

Erica: ...I...I've seen this play out before. *dusts herself off* I've been here, and I've done this very thing Hilda. You found an opportunity to get yourself a title shot and you took it, and now you see a chance to take over this group, and you're going to do that too? I have to say...I'm impressed. I figured you really were just an easy to manipulate ENN hire, but you're starting to show you're more devious than that huh? Well? Get on with it then. I'm...I'm ready.

Hilda picked up a microphone as Mitra and Aoi stood behind Erica.

Hilda Iceheart: Erica? I got to say I'm a little hurt. Everyone else was calling me a scab, but you never did, and I appreciated that. That's one of the reasons I wanted to work with you. One of the reasons I was going to have your back. Do you think I attacked Alison Chains to take her spot? No, I just happened to be nearby when they found her. I took the opportunity, but I didn't commit the attack. You think I want your spot? I'm focused on my career, not amassing power like you do. I just wanted to my shot. I found out who did the attack though, and I found out who wanted to take your spot, and I was actually going to stick up for you. Now...I'm going to turn my back...and just let it happen.

Hilda turned away as Erica turned back to Mitra, who just shrugged. Then, she turned to Darkness Aoi, who kicked her in the mid-section and laid her out with the tag title belt. She stood Erica back up and smashed her with the Darkness Bomber, as she fired up and raised the hands of Mitra and Hilda.

Makoto Angel: It looks like Darkness Aoi had plans to dethrone Erica. The former leader of Eisenritter has once again fallen to rock bottom. No allies and no titles. I feel bad for her. She might not deserve my sympathy...but she has it.

Back from commercial and Tack Angel made his way to the ring once again.

Tack Angel: Wild main event right? It's been so great to be here in Mid-South, I have to say. I used to call you guys hicks, but that was just mean. Look, just because I want to set fire to your mullets does not mean I want any harm to come to you....just your hair...which is technically already dead if you think about it. It's been a wild night for sure, but I'm not done just yet.

w00t: Yes yes, we know already! Time is ticking away! You are wasting my time, so hurry it up! You're lucky you have my attention in the first place "Star Prince".

Tack Angel: w00t...I know how much you and Trevor Mach was to tear each other apar-

w00t: On the contrary, I beat his ass, with no thanks from Mike, who DOES accept his challenge by the way. He hurt Isiah, so that's gonna cost him. I made Trevor pay for Victory Explosion, and THAT is what matters to me. I'm flying on Cloud 9 in fact.

Tack Angel: Proud of yourself huh?

w00t: Absolutely! I am Perfection and Perfection is heavenly! Crystal Heaven was a *bleep*ing sham, and I piss on its ashes, but if Heaven DID exist, I doubt it could replicate the joy I feel at costing him the E1.

Tack Angel: Funny that you feel like you're in Heaven...because I'm going to send you to Hell.

w00t: Excuse me?

Tack Angel: I had a nice long talk with President Swift earlier. He's still on the mend, and can't exactly get to you himself right now, but we came up with a GREAT idea. The next event is called Zyro Hour, which is the replacement for Zero Hour. A play on words.

w00t: Right, because the new champ deserves it for saving us from you. Please though Tack....DO GO ON!

Tack Angel: What normally happens at Zero Hour? You're the genius right w00t? Think about it.

w00t: HA! That's simple you ignoramus. Zero Hour is where EBW has....oh....oh no....OH NO! NO!

Tack Angel: OH YEAH! w00t, it's going to be YOU AND ME ONCE AGAIN! This time however....THREE! STAGES! OF! HELL! I can promise you this, only one of us is going to crawl out, and it's going to be the STAR PRINCE!

w00t: ......FFFFFFFFFUUUUUU-

"Royal Hunt - Last Goodbye"

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Saturn City Hospital

Earlier Today...

Makoto Angel: Makoto Angel here! I'm not here for me though, *cough cough* I'm not...exactly sure why everyone keeps asking me that. I'm pale? I just need more Tack in my diet! Haha! *blush* Oh that was terrible. I'm letting Jenny James be a bad influence I think. I'm here, because I have wonderful news, as I'm joined in a wheelchair by Little Mac, who is on the mend from his liver transplant. Sir, how are you-

Little Mac: I'm pissed off! Where is Subculture! I need to have a word with that little punk! How DARE he drop out of the E1 to help me! Let an old man die already!

Subculture: Is that how you say thanks old timer?

Christina wheeled Subculture up beside Little Mac.

Little Mac: Thanks? You're lucky I can't get out of this chair right now, because I'm not wearing pants, and it would be indecent for the young ladies!

Subculture: I saved your life!

Little Mac: You abandoned your chance to finish the E1! That's too important!

Subculture: YOU'RE important!

Little Mac: ...I'm just an old man that tried to impart a little wisdom before I passed on. I wanted to set things right with you before I passed on.

Subculture: Mac, if you want to set things right, then you need to be there for a lot longer. You need to be there, when Christina and I have kids, and need a Grandpa.

Little Mac: ...A Grandpa?

Subculture: Damn right.

Little Mac: ...This Grandpa....can still kick your ass for dropping out of the E1! Remember Victory Explosion 9!?

Subculture: You're going to bring that up NOW?!

Christina Angel: Hahaha! Mac, you grumpy old man, will you just thank Subbie already. It's obvious you're grateful. You're trying not to tear up right now.

Little Mac: ...Well you just cut to the core don't you young lady. Fine. *sigh* Thank you Matty. Thank you son.

Subculture: ...I...I..

Christina Angel: Awww! Subbie wants to cry too! You two should just hug it ou-

Subculture and Little Mac: NO WAY!

The two shook hands instead as Little Mac wheeled away.

Makoto Angel: Well Subculture, are you going to be getting back to the ring soon?

Subculture: *sniff sniff* Well, I'd get back into the ring right NOW, but Degrees made it clear that if I take a shot to the liver right now I will definitely die...so I guess I'll wait a few weeks. They said months, I say weeks.

As Christina wheeled Subculture away, Makoto started coughing again, and propped herself up against the wall.

Christina Angel: Can we...can we cut? Can we cu-

Makoto passed out, and the camera quickly cut to IGNITION.

EBW: IGNITION
River City Gymnasium, River City
ENN+

0. IGNITION King of Games Tournament Qualifier: Jason Boomtown vs. Horace Angel
-A fast bout, and a relief for Jason Boomtown, who finally got a win after battering the zoomer Horace Angel. Horace made Jason work for it, running around the ring, and dabbing on him a few occasions, but Tack's nephew was was brought down with a hard lariat, and then introduced to Jason's new finisher, a Mapleland Destroyer he calls Boom Baby! for the 1-2-3.
Winner: Jason Boomtown via Boom Baby!(Mapleland Destroyer) -> Pin

0  IGNIITON Women's Singles: The Nameless vs. Gold
-Another instance of The Nameless attacking before the match, working over Gold, and taking her apart before she even got into the ring. Gold tried to stage a comeback, but The Nameless stopped her in her tracks with a kick to the mid-section and a Spike Piledriver for the pin. After the match The Nameless tried to bust open Gold to partake of her blood, but Cherry Akintola rushed out to make the save, pulling her out of the ring just in time. She got into the face of The Auditor and made it clear she wants a piece of The Nameless next.
Winner: The Nameless via Spike Piledriver -> Pin

0. IGNITION King of Games Tournament Qualifier: Seto Kaiba vs. Tony Wonder
-Seto Kaiba was up next in his singles debut against Tony Wonder, who was highly paranoid, as a man looking like El Mago appeared all throughout the crowd to mess with Tony. Tony tried to pull a quick win out of his hat, after shooting confetti at Kaiba from an obvious device on his wrist. He laid in the forearms and hit a DDT, but a trip to the top rope had Kaiba tossing him up and over. Kaiba retained control through the rest of bout and told the crowd to hush and gaze in awe at the Blue Eyes White Dragon Suplex. Kaiba with the pin and the win.
Winner: Seto Kaiba via Blue Eyes White Dragon Suplex -> Pin

0. IGNITION ENN+ Championship: Point Man(c) vs. Benjamin
-Main event time? For IGNITION anyways, and it was a surprising encounter, and possible 5 Star from Tuna Meltzer, if he actually has ENN+ Who was expecting this? Well anyone who is a fan of Benjamin and the ENN+ Champion Point Man. Reliable in character for sure, but Point Man is also reliable in the ring, while Benjamin didn't pick up the nickname of Mystic Bout Machine for nothing. It was SO good, that I'm not going to try and explain it. That's right, I'm gonna let you fill it in. I want to know what you would do. I want to know how you would see it. I want to "audit" your responses. Yes, The Auditor is filling in, but only for a moment. You know, the times that you don't see us are the most dangerous of all, because we're watching you. We're always watching you. Cherry Akintola moved her name ahead in our list, but you might be there too. I do have such sights to show the winner of this particular match, as I remember Bushido. I remember it Benjamin. A fascinating look at your pain threshold. I wish to experience it further. We now return to the match at hand. Things were really heating up, as Point Man trapped Benjamin in the Cobra Clutch, but Benji escaped and Speared Point Man to the ground. Knowing from his previous attempt to avoid the Masamune, Benji went to the second rope for his Excalibur variation of the Spear and pinned Point Man for the 1-2-3! An incredible contest, with Benjamin claiming Championship gold once again.
Winner: Benjamin via Excalibur -> Pin -> NEW ENN+ Champion!

Backstage

A distraught Horace Angel sulked around backstage.

Horace Angel: I think it's kinda sus. I think it's kinda cap. That the dreams in which I'm losing, are the ones that kinda slap. It's a very very sus world. A-WHOA!

Sal Paradise: Oh shit, sorry little boy, I didn't see you there. You're just...you're so short. I need to find Boomtown! Where is Boomtown! Boom baby!

Jason Boomtown: Uh...right here sir?

Sal Paradise: Don't call me sir, call me Sal, or Sir Sal if you're feeling frisky. Listen, I'm back in the wrestling game, and I'm looking to really make a difference this time. I'll rebuild my legacy, AND I'm going to give back to the sport. Want to know how? I'm taking YOU under my wing.
 
Jason Boomtown: What's that now?

Sal Paradise: You worked hard in TUE, and you were thrown into the shark tank with the E1. Now, I want to team with you. I got an eye for talent kid. Stick with me, and you'll go far.

Jason Boomtown: Um...can I think about it?

Sal Paradise: Absolutely. That would be the smart-

Jason Boomtown: OK, I'm in!

Sal Paradise: That didn't take long. Listen, I was a part of the great tag team in ALL of EBW. LoveKick Connection. We were iconic, but my partner turned out to be a back stabbing bastard, and just a horrible human being if you disagreed with him on a couple things, and I think KYO ate his face or something. I'm SURE it'll be different with us!

Jason Boomtown: ...I certainly hope so!

Sal Paradise: I'm thinking "LoveBoom Connection" Eh?! Eh?! Eh?! I even got the 2022 glasses and the old tights. I'm 65% certain they still fit. Let's do this kid!

Jason Boomtown: Why not! I have always been a fan of yours.

Sal Paradise: Great! So you'll let me drive the tank then right?

Jason Boomtown: Uh...hehe....


"Yngwie Malmsteen - Only the Strong"



Larry Grim: Welcome to the River City Gymnasium! It's a tough town, and the perfect place for a Bunkhouse Brawl tonight on XP! I'm Larry Grim obviously, because I'm a skeleton, and I'm joined by Apple, but no Makoto Angel. As you saw earlier, she appeared to be in poor health on IGNITION and was told to at least rest when she refused to be evaluated. So tonight, we have a very special guest with us. EBW's President, the Brawler himself! It's Swift!

Swift: I'm probably going to want to flip this table before the night is over! You know how much damn paperwork I've had to catch up on after nearly DYING! I wish that damn bullet would've killed me! But I'm here, and I'm going see to it that XP delivers tonight, because River City is my hometown, and yes, I WILL use the place popping nonsense to my advantage! >:C

Apple Kid: We're happy to have you here sir, but try to remain calm, because Perfection is heading to the ring as we speak.

Swift: Think I don't see that?! That bastard w00t is lucky that this job, and you people are worth fighting for, otherwise I'd through it all away and tear him apart MYSELF! I hate responsibility! Who the hell gave me this job again? I'll kill them!

Apple Kid: AH!

Larry Grim: Apple was just ONE of the board members that gave you the job. Please don't kill him. I like my co-hosts.

Apple Kid: Oh thanks man!

Swift: ...Let's just listen to whatever the hell they have to say.

The camera panned to show Perfection sans Isiah Muscle already in the ring, with Kinniku Mike holding the microphone.

Kinniku Mike: Relax ladies, I'll give you a chance to see the strong tits in a moment, but I got some business to discuss with Trevor *bleep*ing Mach. You have beef with w00t and myself, and yet you pull that shit with MY son?! You either have balls of steel, or you've lost your last bit of good sense, because I'm going to *bleep* you up tonight! You're damn right I hit you over the head with the horseshoe, and I'd do it again in an instant, because you have it coming! No WAY was I going to let you win another E1. I'm SICK of the Trevor Mach show! You made the biggest mistake in your life, when you decided to put your title shot up against me in a Bunkhouse Brawl. You got a shot when you're not supposed to be able to, and it's the last one you're going to get, and it's about to be MINE! Then the kid prodigy Zyro Kurogane will have a good challenge, and no matter what, the title will stay with Perfection where it belongs. It's just that simple.

w00t: Well said Mike, and I'm certain that Mach wants to run his mouth in response, but I'm gonna shift tracks here. We're going to talk about Tack Angel. Quite the stunt switching things up on us. I was expecting a match with Mach and Kurogane was training for you, but we're more than happy to switch it up. That's a Perfection talent. We scout all of you. We know how to fight all of you. Three Stages of Hell huh? Tack, I don't believe in Hell. No demons below us, or angels above. I've SEEN death with my own eyes, and I stared into the oblivion. I'll admit I was pissed when I first heard about it, but then I realized that I'll get to beat the Star Prince in a "Hell" that he created for himself. I like that. I like that very much. Tack, I will see you in Hell, just don't be late.

Zyro Kurogane: Story time with Zyro-K BEY-BEEEEY! You know, I think it's hilarious that Seto Kaiba shows up and starts a "King of Games" Tournament when he knows I'm busy being the CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, but I'll let it slide. We all know I'm the best. I'm the greatest. I let 'er rip like nobodies' business, and I am...again...the CHAMPION OF THE WORLD! The man who killed the King, and smashed his crown. I've got my own crowd now. Look, in bright white color here, it says "E-B-W", and that means I'm the shit quite frankly. I'm the absolute best. I'd say I'm the first Edo born athlete to wear EBW's World Championship, but that would just make the place poppers back home freak out. They didn't do this. They have no reason to pop. I did this. Pop for the man, not the place he happened to be born. Yeah, pop for me! Check out the guns! Look at me flex my Samurai Steel! Yeah! I'm the shit! I've been treated like an after thought, but did you see how far I made it in the E1? Did you see me stop Trevor Mach? I drew with Mr. E1 himself. I took him to the limit. Now he's got a shot against me. Why? He didn't win the E1. King Nothing won the E1. However, Mach did beat his ass at Bushido, which opened the door for me, so why not go ahead with it. I guess I owe him just a little huh. I would have beaten Tack on my own, but Trevor Mach beat me to it. The farmer, the peasant...stood up to the King, but I was the man who delivered the killing blow. Don't ever forget that. Everyone can thank ME for ending that horrendous run of Tack Angel on top. It hurt my SOUL to see him with those titles, acting all high and mighty. It's over now. The King is dead, so let's move onto that farmer shall we? Let's burn down everything that means anything to him next. Because why not? Why not do it. Why not bring down Trevor Mach. He's been here long enough. He's not going to be World Champion ever again. I am the World Champion! I AM ZYRO-K BEY-BEEEEEY!

EBW: XP
River City Gymnasium, River City
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1. EBW World Tag Team Championships: Jammer(c)/Vape(c) vs. Randy no Kachi/LG Rod
-A quick opening match that saw the fan favorite Heel Besties get another shot at the title, but the belts continue to allude the plucky former Sharks. LG Rod tried his Legdrop Bulldog on Vape, but he just sort of slid of the greasy bald head of Vape, who fell on him as he gagged on the mat. Vape rolled over to Jammer, who tagged in and hit the Slam Jam onto Rod. RnK tried to get in, but Vape armadillo rolled over and tripped him up, giving Jammer the time he needed for the 1-2-3.
Winners: Jammer[o]/Vape via Slam Jam on LG Rod -> Pin -> Title Defense!

Larry Grim: Dan Club with the win! Vape is more and more using his weight and bulk to his advantage...or I guess I think he is? He's confused about everything that just happened. He might have just tripped and it worked out.

Swift: Jammer is a top tier talent. I worked with and against the kid before, and I'm sure he can carry the weight of Vape, no matter how big that guy is. I mean seriously...HE'S FAT! He's also the World Tag Team Champion, and I think the team is over with the fans, BUT, if you look at the stage you'll see they have some stiff competition coming up.

Apple Kid: Oh wow, it's Sal Paradise and Jason Boomtown! They formed a team on IGNITION called the LoveBoom Connection! I wouldn't call them #1 contenders with zero matches under their belts, but we know what their intentions are. LoveBoom baby! That sounds more like sexual innuendo than LoveKick did, unless you were into some real kinky stuff! I'm not by the way....unless any single ladies want me to be? Eh? Call me? Steve, put my number of the screen?

Larry Grim: What happened with Minako? I thought you two were hitting it off?

Apple Kid: I saw her hanging out around Tack again. I just assumed Angel Harem 2.0.

Larry Grim: No no, it's cool. It's just Makoto now. It will always be just Makoto. *looks at the screen* FOREVER.

Apple Kid: Oh? OH! HEY! I got HER number actually. I should call her!

Swift: Not right now you damn idiot! I'm not paying you to get laid!

Apple Kid: Right sir! Sorry sir!

2. King of Games Tournament Qualifier: CP Munk vs. Bashin Dan
-CP Munk came in with all the confidence in the world, and for some reason Jace Irons was in his corner, threatening anyone who came close to the B-Team member. Both are former World Champions, which in Munk's case is downright baffling, but he wouldn't get a chance to become King of Games, as Dan escaped a Go 2 Munk, and hit the Brave Clash to score the pin fall.
Winner: Bashin Dan via Brave Clash -> Pin

Larry Grim: A lay up win for Bashin Dan on this one. If he wasn't going to be in the King of Games Tournament it would have just been weird. We already knew Boomtown and Seto Kaiba were in from IGNITION, and now we have Bashin Dan. Only one more qualifier to go. The Tournament will have randomizes rules too, so we might get three very wild matches. We still have one more participant to go.

Backstage

Ana found Trevor Mach backstage, in his flannel and farming pants, looking at his phone.

Ana: Trevor! Trevor, there you are! I mean, I knew exactly where you were, but for the sake of the cameras, I've been "looking" for you! They were wondering why you didn't come out to respond to Perfection earlier.

Trevor Mach: Hmm? Heh, I was just texting my wife back here. She always knows just what to say to affect my mood. I'm wrapped around her finger. I love this woman with all of my heart. She's my best friend. She matters to me. You know who doesn't matter to me? Zyro Kurogane. Let that little shit talk trash all he wants. Take up that ENN TV time. It's not going to save him for getting his ass kicked. I'm a farmer now, and I'm getting really good at planting things, and Zyro-K is going to figure that out, when I plant his ass in the ground. You know what else matters to me? The EBW World Championship. I've been all over, up and down the card, challenging for titles, and creating new ones. It's all a fun experience, but at the end of the day, it's all about the EBW World Championship. That new belt looks sharp. It's going to look better at the Mach Farm.

Ana: What about Mike? You're facing him tonight in a Bunkhouse Bra-

Trevor Mach: You want to know what I got planned for tonight? Why don't you just scan me Ana. I know you can.

Ana: Huh...well alright then, I'll-

Ana's eyes went pure black for a few moments, before she shook it off.

Ana: Whoa! I...what are you?
 
Trevor Mach: Don't you know? I'm the Bad Man baby. *wink* And Mike....I'm ready to brawl.

3. King of Games Tournament Qualifier: Razorblade<VBW> vs. Jaden Yuki
-Razorblade and Jaden Yuki were up next in a King of Games Tournament Qualifier, and though Jaden was injured, he still came out to find the multi-time VBW Champion none the less. Razor wasn't looking to play games, let alone be the King of Games though, and seem to be doing the will of Seto Kaiba, and that involved picking apart Yuki's injured knee. He took him to the outside and rammed it against the steel steps, and later as Jaden mounted a comeback, he grabbed a nearby chair and smashed it into Jaden's knee, ending the match in a DQ. Razor didn't care though, as he continued to swing the chair until the Dan Club rushed out to make the save on Jaden's behalf.
Winner: Jaden Yuki via DQ

Swift: That bastard Razorblade wants to take out one of my top new talent?! I'm gonna kill him!

Larry Grim: Calm down sir. Please do not flip the table. I just got a delicious Tab cola, and I would very much like to not spill i- There it goes!

Swift: Dammit!

Apple Kid: Jaden is confused that the entire Dan Club came out to help. He's been cool with Dan, but not so much with the rest of them. By the way, every member of Dan Club has gold now, so that's a cool little factoid for the stat fans out there.

Swift: SOMEONE BRING A NEW TABLE!

Larry Grim: And another Tab please?

4. 6-Woman Tag: Hope Mach/Christina Angel/Alison Chains vs. Darkness Aoi/Mitra Lennox/Hilda Iceheart
-Darkness Aoi stabbed Erica in the back to take control of the still nameless trio. They had a tough challenge in the form of the World Champion and former World Champion, the Bad Dudettes, and the always crazy Alison Chains. A hard hitting brawl, and a showcase from everyone involved, including Hilda Iceheart, who stepped up to the challenge. Everyone expected Chains to go wild in the match, and she did, using a chair to hold down Mitra Lennox, and nearly got herself DQ'd. The surprise finish actually came from Aoi and Christina, as the former World Champ and her "TUE protege" locked horns. Hope Mach was chomping at the bit to get in, but was taken off the ring apron by Hilda, who wanted the champ to focus on the #1 Contender. Christina motioned for the WRIST CLUTCH, but Mitra Lennox came in and hit a hard big boot type kick to Christina's hand. The ACE clutched her wrist, but not in the good way, but the I might have a broken wrist kind of way. She walked right into a Darkness Bomber, as Aoi pinned Christina Angel for the surprise win.
Winners: Darkness Aoi[o]/Mitra Lennox/Hilda Iceheart via Darkness Bomber on Christina Angel -> Pin

Larry Grim: Christina gets pinned? She might be injured too. She's still clutch that wrist, but the lack of caps denotes it's in agony, and not in preparation for an Angel finisher.

Swift: Just what we need! One of our top draws getting injured? Someone get her some help!

Apple Kid: You know this is far from over, and Hope Mach looks like she wants to give Iceheart the same treatment she gave Erica, who is MIA by the way. Not a surprise there. It looks like Aoi is grabbing the mic. Let's listen in.

Darkness Aoi: I choose not to say much. I choose that because when I'm in the ring, nothing should really need to be said. I'm here to win, and that's all you need to know. I want to win. I was to succeed. I wany victory at any and all costs. That is why I get into this ring. Then I see trouble on the horizon. Another promotion is gearing up to destroy us when it comes to women's wrestling. You are all pathetic and naive if you think you stand a chance in competing as of now. Erica was considered one of the top stars, the big bad villain, and you can see how she was dismantled. She lost her World Championship shot. She lost the Television Championship to a mouthy Celt. She lost our respect, and she lost her spot. I will not be a part of a division that stands by and let's the men take over an entire month plus of television for the E1, and does nothing about it! I have to drag you all into the fire, and forge you in combat, then that is what I will do. It's what WE will do. Hilda Iceheart, she was hired by ENN as a scab as it were, but she was just a tough fighter looking for a way in, and she took it. I respect that. I respect Mitra Lennox, and the shit she had to put up with to get through TUE into EBW. I know all about that. I spent years in this sport, and I will NOT be treated like a rookie just because those years were not spent in YOUR ring. Mitra and I are the Women's World Tag Team Champions. Hilda Iceheart will be your future World Champion. Then, you will have no choice but to pay attention.

Backstage

A Lakitu hovered outside of the Blood 4 Blood locker room, as w00t of all people emerged from the door.

w00t: It's surprising how lax security is around here. I mean the VIP Room is so protected, while I just walked into their locker room here. Sorry to see it was empty though. I guess when you have Little Mac and Subculture in hospital, Picky Minch in the burn ward, and Mav Valentine probably down the hall arguing with a vending machine for stealing his dollar, it becomes easy to just walk in an rifle through some personal belongings. I had plenty of time to do that with Tack Angel when I lived in his cult compound. I found some interesting things. I found an open carry permit from Mach, but I didn't find a gun. Curious, but maybe if he kept it on himself he'd want to take the smart way out and punch his own ticket. If I were him, I would have already. I also found this tattered old bible. The hypocrite keeps one on him. What a "good Catholic soldier" huh? I especially like this part you've apparently been reading. 2 Corinthians 11:14, and it says, “And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” Haha! That sounds like Tack to me! Am I right? Tack doesn't have the balls to truly pull off the whole "dark lord" motif if you as me. He couldn't even keep his wife satisfied. I have to do that now. I stole her. I lied to Tack, and I deceived his whole stupid family. If Satan existed, I'm sure he'd be a lot more like me, and I'm just the right role model I think. Made up demons could learn a lot from me. Hahaha! I-

w00t suddenly stopped in his tracks, as if an icy finger ran up his spine. He found himself face to face with The Assessor, while The Auditor appeared behind him.

The Auditor: Quite an amusing display Mr. w00t. Very amusing indeed.

w00t: Is it time?

The Auditor: Oh no...no no no...merely here to request that you put that away. The Stygian Inquisition cares not for its contents. I would advise against carrying on much longer.

w00t: Why? I don't believe in Heaven or Hell.

The Auditor: Oh, but we believe in you. I know you believe that it would be better to rule in Hell than serve in Heaven, and indeed, it comes with a lovely benefits package to be sure, but I would not trust the words of your long time associate Dae Montell. He's an associate of mine as well, and while every word that comes out of his mouth will be a lie, I prefer to deal in truth, and the truth is, you really don't want to make this harder on yourself when the time comes. That I promise you. Good day Mr. w00t.

w00t: ...*shudders* I have...more work to do tonight, and I'm ready to leave my mark.

5. EBW World #1 Contender Bunkhouse Brawl: Trevor Mach(#1) vs. Kinniku Mike
-Main event time, as Trevor Mach and Kinniku Mike both came out in street clothes, with a selection of weapons, including Mach's own farming implements, as they faced off in EBW's first ever Bunkhouse Brawl. For added effect, the black shirts brought in bales of hay and surrounded the ring. Mike got the first shot in, with a big blast from a work boot, but Mach rolled to the outside and grabbed up a shovel, leaving a Mike shaped dent in it with a gruesome connection. In a Bunkhouse Brawl, Mach had no problems leaving the ring to fight. Just a big ugly brawl, that saw both men bleeding, something which seemed to please The Nameless and The Witness who were watching from the crowd as they had all night. Mike tried the horseshoe again, but Mach tossed it to a lucky fan in the crowd who might have lost a tooth, but seemed happy to have it. Off to the side of the set, a branding iron was heating up in hot coals. w00t appeared and grabbed the "M" branding iron, turning it upside down into a "W" and jabbing Trevor in the back with it while he was locked up with Mike. Mav Valentine ran down to make the save and hold off w00t, while Trevor struggled to regain control on Mike. He banged a chair over Mike's head, sending him to his knees. Mach then hit a hard knee to the face, and trapped Mike the Guillotine Choke. Mike was holding on, but his son limped to the ring and begged him to submit. Mike tapped, and Trevor, showing some humanity, quickly let him go and rolled him over to Isiah.
Winner: Trevor Mach via Guillotine Choke -> Submission

Larry Grim: Perfection does NOT get the title shot, and now it's confirmed!

Swift: I can finally fill out that damn contract. It's going to be Zyro Kurogane defending against Trevor Mach at Zyro Hour. I hate the name of the show by the way, but the marketing department are bunch of assholes! Also, at Zyro Hour you will have Hope Mach defending against Hilda Iceheart, and THAT is already set in stone, but what I really want to know is what three matches they have in mind for the Three Stages of Hell. I intend to find out next week on Xcite or I'll make em up myself!

Apple Kid: There you have it folks. Tune it next week to find out how this war with Perfection is going to escalate. We'll see you there!

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