Ninten: Well! We've got some major news for you! I don't think we're supposed to have this information, buuuut I just happened to be at the right place at the right time. This is regarding some huge news that could change the dynamic about a great many things. How many things? A GREAT. MANY. THINGS. Let's roll the footage!

Outside of President Swift's Office

Ninten: Ninten here, and I'm supposed to be doing an interview with President Swift regarding the future of EBW in 2023. It's going to be a big year for the promotion that continues to do well despite everything that says we should be under a mountain of lawsuits! So let's check out the- wait, I'm hearing something on the other side of the door.

Real M's: This is bullshit!

Mr. Pirkle: No, it's business!

Real M's: Same *bleep*ing thing!

Mr. Pirkle: This is YOUR fault as far as I'm concerned, so keep your mouth shut!

Real M's: I will *bleep* you up if you say that to me again! What are we talking about here!?

Lucca: The logical transaction sir.

Venus: I'm afraid it's true. ENT isn't playing ball anymore for multiple reasons, but they want a piece of the EBW pie. That's why we're here. That's why we're playing ball.

Mr. Pirkle: Trust me Tali, I hate it, but I have no choice right now. Your Father made a lot of calls. You can hate me all you want, but it's your Father you can thank. Turns out, he's got connections on both coasts.

Real M's: Of course he does. Of *bleep*ing COURSE HE DOES!

Swift: It's supposedly temporary. It keeps people getting paid, and in return it bolsters us. It might not be win/win for you, but it'll have to be good enough. I'm doing this as a favor to you specifically.

Real M's: DON'T DO ME ANY FAVORS SWIFT! You think I want that?! Every single solitary time I say I'm done....every time I say I'm out....YOU PULL ME BACK IN! I left here for a reason! This is bullshit! I wanted to FEEL wrestling again! I didn't FEEL anything for a long time in the ring, and I wanted to FEEL something! You made big promises Pirkle, but you couldn't deliver. I just wanted it to *bleep*ing matter again.

Swift: What made you hate EBW so much in the first place Tali?

Real M's: ...I would've died for EBW, but it stopped being the EBW I remember a while ago.

Swift: I working to fix that, surely you noticed that shit right? I'm TRYING!

Real M's: For your sake, and the sake of all those pretenders, you'd better be right, because you're opening up a whole new *bleep*ing can of worms if this goes through. I've got to make it mean something...or else what's the *bleep*ing point.

Real M's stormed out of the office and pushed by Ninten on the way out.

Ninten: Whoa! Oh uh...sir...is this a bad time? Should I come back? I'll come back later.

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Ninten: So yeah, what was all of THAT about? Since that incident, we've heard that ENN executives have been consulting with President Swift, but theeeen we heard rumors that they weren't happy, and were having words with Ike Madamle and the Eagleland Gladiators. Why? Well you see ENT Executives were also seen at EBW HQ in Saturn City. Draw your own conclusions. Something huge is on the horizon. 2023 is shaping up to be very interesting as we head towards New Year Rising 2023 and that old path that leads to the road that coverges to roundabout, with an exit that takes us directly to Victory Explosion 17! One such surprise is the invasion of the Eagleland Gladiators. We heard that ENN were speaking Ike Madamle regarding the Gladiators, and it appears we're getting a full force invasion from THESE Gladiators.



Ninten: From left to right we have Hawk or The Hawkster as they call him. He brings the humor, but he's still an instense and imposing figure. We have Sabre, the man with the supposed bionic arms. He's a role model, always telling kids to work hard and never give up. We have Viper, the villain of Eagleland Gladiators. One of the shorter members of their roster, he has a chip on his shoulder at all times, but man look at that flowing mullet. We have Turbo...and..uh...he scares me. We have Tower, the Tower of Power! The big and imposing man meat muscle. We have Laser, the crafty and powerful veteran, and last but not least, the alluring and beautiful Siren. She is deaf, but that hasn't stopped her from dominating in Gladiator Arena. These are the men and women coming to EBW to supposedly show us how it's done. Good luck, cause word is, we might just be on our way to Gladiator Arena ourselves. Stay tuned.

Saturn Cafe - Saturn City

Hope Mach and Bashin Dan were sitting by themselves at the diner. A rare occurence to be sure.

Hope Mach: Where is everyone?

Bashin Dan: Well, I heard that Jammer got a text from Jenny, and he hasn't seen her since she had that...uh...meltdown? That sounds mean to say.

Hope Mach: It was a meltdown. A total meltdown.

Bashin Dan: Right. Benji is spending some quality time with Lainey. It's been a long time since she's been able to sit him down and show him how things like facetime work. She was wanting to do something when they're apart. Cyber something, I don't-

Hope Mach: *snicker*

Bashin Dan: What?

Hope Mach: Nothing. Just something was funny is all. He might be stuck in the dark ages, you're naive yourself.

Bashin Dan: ...OK? Well Vape is-

Hope Mach: I don't care where he is.

Bashin Dan: Oh. Jaden is at the dojo and he's quote unquote "getting litty" whatever that means.

Hope Mach: Is his involvement with Dan Club working out?

Bashin Dan: Jammer keeps staring at him suspiciously...like a lot...but I like it. Good to have another friend and rival to work off of. It keeps me motivated, and in peak shape. I need to be for what's coming up.

Hope Mach: You have a big challenge ahead of you. I know you can do it, but I'm still worried.

Bashin Dan: I know Hope but-

Hope Mach: You ever like...want to like...give me a pet name or something...you could ya know?

Bashin Dan: Huh? Pet name?

Hope Mach: Not like in a literal sense. It's a bad phrase for it. You always call me by name, but we're engaged. We ARE still engaged right?

Bashin Dan: Absolutely.

Hope Mach: So ya know...you could call me like "babe" or "baby" or "sweet ass" or something.

Bashin Dan: I'm sorry, what was that last one?

Hope Mach: I am the product of my parents, what can I say? Got my Mom to thank for my sweet ass, just like Christina can thank Uncle Tack for her fa-

Bashin Dan: Wait a minute, we're getting off track here. You mention my challenge coming, but I've been worried about you. You've been having it rough with Erica. She's not the same anymore.

Hope Mach: I know that all too well, and I've been working my sweet ass off trying to get ready for it. I feel stronger. I'm lifting heavier than I ever have, and I've got the cardio down. All I need is to keep myself out of the crossface. The way she digs the nails in...it hurts...I'm not going to lie. It cuts the air off, while she's cutting your face, and she's indulging in the pain inflicted. I used to look at my uncle Given and think he was weird for liking to receive the pain, cause it opened him up to possible losses. However, Erica is like Given and Taken combined, and THAT is concerning. She snapped, I mean Erica has just gone off the deep end. The last couple years, Christina dethroning her, and everything after. It's not really prudent to bring up, especially to a pure boy like you, but I know Hardcastle took advantage of her. I just know it. I think it broke her. I don't know if we should have taken her help more when she offered it. It wasn't ever going to be easy to trust her, but look where she is now. She got what she wanted, but the price...how high was it? I don't ever want to know personally. I'll win on my own merits.

Bashin Dan: That's what I like to hear. It gets the blood boiling!

Hope Mach: Now if only I could get that blood to travel down south a bit.

Bashin Dan: Huh?

Hope Mach: Women have needs Dan.

Bashin Dan: Do you...NEED...to play Battle Sprits with me tonight at the Dojo?

Hope Mach: Heh...yeah...I NEED to be with you...let's go with that. Let's just both be careful coming up OK?

Bashin Dan: Absolutely. Well, I had better get over there. I have to work off this cherry pie! Haha!

Hope Mach: I'll see you tonight then.

Bashin Dan: Right...uh...later babe.

Hope Mach: Heh...thank you for that.

Bashin Dan: *attempted wink, but he stumbled into the waitress instead*

Hope Mach: People can't wink around here. It's so simple! *blink* Wait what? I can't do it either?! Why?!

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The Angel Ranch - Smalltown

Tack Angel came home to find an empty house, after Makoto went to drop Trevor home. They both had to get ready, as they needed to be in Twoson for New Year Rising. Tack's memories of the last few years were fuzzy, but he could see it, like a blurry image behind his eyes, this house was once full of life. His whole life was active. His whole life was so busy, and in another place it still was, and while he could feel it...and knew this side of him couldn't quite handle it, he admitted to himself he still missed the house being full of life.

Tack Angel: *sigh* Not bad progress for an introvert I guess. I guess I just need to-

Helios Angel: BOO!

Tack Angel: AAAAAH!

Helios Angel: AAAAHHH!

Tack fell to the ground at the sight of his now adult daughter Helios, standing in his living room, glowing and shimmering, not quite all there.

Helios Angel: Oh no! I'm so sorry Dad! You OK?!

Tack Angel: Helios?!

Helios Angel: ...You remember?

Tack Angel: I do. I could never forget that face. You're all grown up. Wow. *sniff* So much lost time.

Helios Angel: No Dad, time has no meaning where we are now. You haven't missed a thing, and neither have we. We're always with you.

Tack Angel: Why are you here now? I mean, I love the visit, but why me and not...Star Prince?

Helios Angel: You're my Dad, and it's your birthday.

Tack Angel: Heh...I didn't think anyone remembered. New Year Rising has been more important. Makoto...she was attacked by Kishin...Cherub...my old friend. I feel like I made a horrible mistake.

Helios Angel: Silly Daddy, you did, what you had to do, and nothing is more important to us than your birthday right now. We're all here with you right now, and we all love you so very much. We love you. Happy Birthday Daddy.

Tack Angel: *sniff* Thank you Helios. Thanks to you all. I love you too...and I-

*honk honk*

Tack looked out the window to see Makoto had returned with a sullen Trevor in the back of the vehicle. He turned to Helios again, to find her no longer there. He smiled, dried his tears, grabbed his bag and went outside.

Tack Angel: Trevor coming with us?

Makoto Angel: Said he felt too woozy to drive.

Tack Angel: Wow, if he feels he's too woozy to drive, then it's probably for the best that he goes with us.

Makoto Angel: Yeah, it's a shame though.

Tack Angel: Hm? Why is that?

Makoto Angel: Oh don't get me wrong, I'm happy to help, but it's your birthday, and I thought-

Tack Angel: You remembered?

Makoto Angel: Of course I did silly! I even baked you a cake! It's ahead of us in Twoson though, as long as Usagi and Minako haven't taste tested it into crumbs.

Tack Angel: Heh. Wow. Thank you Makoto.

Makoto Angel: Of course! I love you honey. After New Year Rising we'll unwrap...your...present.

Tack Angel: Oh wow...I don't know what you mean by that.

Makoto Angel: It means you...can...unwrap....me.

Tack Angel: ...You have the present under your clothes?

Makoto Angel: ...Yes?

Tack Angel: Oh! Cool!

Makoto Angel: I'll drive...cause you can't.

Tack Angel: Right! I'll sit in the back with my best buddy!

Makoto fired the truck back up, as the trio made their way to Twoson.

Trevor Mach: *cough cough* Happy Birthday Tack.

Tack Angel: Oh! You remembered too?

Trevor Mach: Helios told me.

Tack Angel: What?

Trevor Mach: I think I was hallucinating.

Tack Angel: ...Are you dying?

Trevor Mach: Just tired. Sorry I didn't get you anything.

Tack Angel: It's cool! We can watch this video on my phone! I've been wanting to show you this!

Trevor Mach: ...What is it?

Tack Angel: A playthrough of Myst III: Exile!

Trevor Mach: ....

Tack Angel: What are you doing?

Trevor Mach: Trying to jump out of the truck.

Tack Angel: NO DON'T!
 

Ninten: Ninten here, at Twoson still, because we've just finished off our Chug Splash Cherry Press Conference! Normally your mileage may vary on how interested you might be regarding something like this, but this one was very important. First off, Colby Roads wandered in and sat down to pat himself on the back for doing something somewhere else, but upon trying the Chug Splash Cherry drink placed in front of him, he burst into flames and ran off. With that out of the way, w00t and Tracy turned the Press Conference into a celebration for themselves, promising to treat the title with more classing than to...um..."F" on it. When asked if w00t was ready to hand over the title to Zyro-K, he paused and said they planned on doing that on Xcite instead, in a "match", as Swift insisted they do it the "right way". w00t ensured everyone that he is still in one piece despite the beating in Smalltown, and the difference between he and Trevor, is that Trevor went for blunt force damage, while w00t knew exactly where to strike to take the wind out of him. Erica could not be reached for comment, BUT The Preacher did appear, and he had a lot to say.

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The Preacher: Be cool my babies, I don't want to answer your questions. Instead, I have come to spread the word ya dig, and it's message of pain. You think I'm upset with Erica because some of her base instincts came out tonight? You think that matters to us? She came to us to cleanse herself of that life, but we fully encourage any and all use of violence, as I believe we can all attest, it's one of the BEST methods of the sweet suffering. However, we have so many at our disposal, such as deprivation. She deprived Hope of what she wanted tonight. Hope wanted redemption, and she wanted her trinket back. Denied babies denied! Does that make us "bad"? There is no bad. There is no good. There is only flesh, and the question is, what do you find more exhilarating? Pain of pleasure? To us, they are one and the same.

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Ninten: After that, Seto Kaiba wanted to speak his peace.

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Seto Kaiba: I'm not interested in questions. I'm not interested in being here. I'm doing it, because I have something to say. Bashin Dan is never going to get a match with me. Not now, and not ever. He will not, because he doesn't deserve it. He has allowed himself to be cast aside one time too many, and I can not find myself impressed with anything he does. I thought he was the ACE, and tonight he proved that he has heart, but he lacks the spine, and the cut throat attitude he needs to get anywhere in this or any business enterprise. You might think rules are in place to ensure we have a match. Well screw the rules, because I! HAVE! MONEY! It makes the world go around. Those S&M weirdos around here act like there is no God, but you're looking at it right here. The almighty dollar baby, and it works for ME!

-

Ninten: Then, the big twist came. After Jenny and Jessy James reunited to attack the EBW Women's World Tag Team Champions, we wondered if that meant that Jenny joined MCW or if Jessy rejoined EBW. Turns out...it's not as simple as all of that. Turns out, it's so much more complicated. For a long time, EBW and ENN have been preparing for the arrival of MCW on rival network ENT. A combination of factors were put in the way to keep them from fully launching, and some of it has to do with restructuring for that network's parent company. They're too busy destroying their streaming services, and decimating any hope that they have a successful superhero cinematic universe by consorting with known pedophiles and firing people who actually care about source material. Bold strategy. Any other time period in any other reality in the entirety of existence, I would say that strategy would fail...but the greatest nightmare of all is this reality, so I give it a 50/50 shot. Anyways, a deal was worked our between Co-Owner of MCW Venus and President Swift, to give the women of MCW a job despite their attempts to bring down EBW's own women's division. Why? Let's let Swift tell you.

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Swift: Why? Isn't it *bleep*ing obvious?! Controversy and competition. I've always wanted the very best of wrestling under one roof. Some of these women are not happy with EBW, and after Hardcastle, can you blame them? I had to work tirelessly to rip that influence out of my company, and now I want to build bridges and flip desks! I'm kicking open the foreboding gate, and letting them in! ENT lost their balls, but EBW is willing to take up the challenge.

Venus: We truly appreciate the warm welcome, and the chance to survive in a currently hostile environment. It's not the goal of all of us to "defeat" EBW. We simply have spent so much time, growing, living, and learning in the art of wrestling, that we caught the bug and could never let it go. We had our own ambitions and dreams. I want to re-iterate, that this is NOT an invasio-

Mr. Pirkle: Don't you tell them that! Don't say it! Don't play nice! Listen, I MADE EBW! I DID! I MADE IT! I'm a kingmaker. I'm a professional. I know what I'm doing, and I know that if anyone can show up EBW, it's me and MY CREATION!

Swift: You can show us up? Yeah, how has that been working out? How has that ever worked out? Not like this is even the first time you personally have tried. I sat back and watched this shit as a wrestler, and saw it for years. No one steps up to EBW and lives to tell the tale. It has never happened. EBW destroyed the independent scene, and then had to help resurrect it, just to bring back a sense of competition. I was personally looking forward to your attempt to take a swing at EBW, but once again it doesn't happen. It always seems easy, but seventeen years of non-stop EBW should have been an example. Don't step up unless you're really ready for a fight Pirkle. This shit ain't easy. It was never easy. You got to want to do it. You have to put in the work.

Mr. Pirkle: Are you done trying to talk down to me? Remember who found you in the first place. If EBW has survived all this time, it's because I gave it the tools to do so. I'm the one that gave it a foundation. Don't you ever forget that. My ladies, the true future of wrestling, will take shatter your division, and your image, and when ENT grows a pair and puts us on, then we'll already be established as the #1 promotion in the world!

Venus: *sigh* We're of two minds on this obviously, but we're going to try our best to cordial. We look forward to this temporary merger, to keep our ladies paid, while also bolstering EBW's programming.

Mr. Pirkle: If they were really willing to put up or shut up, they'd give us one of the shows, so we could compare figures, but I guess Swift is too afraid to-

Darkness Aoi: I told you all they were coming! I didn't know in what form, but this is even worse, because it's a storm that none of you are prepared for! THEY ARE HERE!

Swift: Black Shirts...deal with her! Ouch! There they go. Red Shirts! Deal with her now! There, that's better. Saxon and Novus are Super Effective at this job.

Venus: We are honored to say announce that President Swift is going to allow us to present two of our rising talents with the opportunity of a life time. These two ladies...well..they're nasty. Kat Leroux and Linda Dallas. They are known as, the Nasty Girlz.

Two disheveled and brash brunettes barged into the room, in ripped up jeans shorts and t-shirts that said "Nasty Girlz".

Kat Leroux: You don't know us, but you're gonna! We're the nastiest tag team in wrestling!

Linda Dallas: And we're gonna take Real Rush apart! Why?

Kat Leroux and Linda Dallas: BECAUSE WE'RE NASTY!

Venus: Welp, that's a dead giveaway there ladies...thank you for that. You spoiled my surprise...that was indeed nasty. Yes, they're going to take on Real M's and Rhea Rampage, known in MCW as Real Rush. I believe that in times like these, you are forged by the fire we drop you into, so the Nasty Girlz are going to *sniff sniff* hopefully take a shower first...and then they're going to take on the champs.

Kat Leroux: What? Do we smell?

Linda Dallas: We both showered at some point this week!

Venus: ...*gags* That's an improvement...that's a big improvement ladies... thank you for that.

Lucca: *clears throat* Sir would be here to address the situation, but she just battled the MCW World Champion and the new EBW World Champion, so right now, she's in the back recuperating, but needless to say, she and Rhea accept the challenge. That won't be a problem.

Swift: Also, if the James Sisters want to pick a fight against my Women's World Tag Team Champions, then they can earn a title shot against the surprise near winners of the Battle Royale earlier tonight. The James Sister will take on Final Girl and Gianna Rambaldi.

Kat Leroux: Hope Final Girl actually watches her back this time! AHAHA!

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Ninten: So there you have it, a merger with MCW. Will it stick, or will the two entities splinter off again? Who knows, but this could not come at a bigger time, considering Victory Explosion 17 is just a couple of months away, plus we have the big invasion of the Eagleland Gladiators happening at the same time. Add to that The Stygian Inquisition, Perfection, and Kaiba Corp., and the guys and gals of EBW are being attacked from all sides. If it weren't already taken, we could truly call this, an Invasion Attack. 2023 is going to be a very...hard to follow...but EXCITING year in EBW history!

EBW: Xcite
Renegade Arena, Saturn City
ENN

1. EBW Women's World Tag Team #1 Contender: Jenny James/Jessy James<MCW> vs. Final Girl/Gianna Rambaldi
2. The Invasion Begins Turbo/Tower/Viper vs. Magnum PT/Point Man/Pucky
3. Singles: Subculture vs. Isiah Muscle
4. MCW World Tag Team Championship: Real M's(c)<MCW>/Rhea Rampage(c)<MCW> vs. Kat Leroux<MCW>/Linda Dallas<MCW>
5. EBW World Championship: w00t(c) vs. Zyro Kurogane

Backstage

President Swift was making his way to his car to leave the arena, when Bashin Dan and Jaden Yuki ran up to stop him.

Bashin Dan: President Swift, can I talk to you?

Swift: You can, but it's not going to get you anywhere Dan. He's not accepting the match.

Jaden Yuki: Yo, that's wiggity whack and bullshit dawg. You're the BOSS! Can't ya make him?

Swift: Oh sure, I could force the issue, and then he leaves me high and dry. I sue for breach of contract, and he farts the money up without giving it a second thought. He doesn't care to breach his contract. He doesn't care to pay the fines and penalties. He's been doing it this whole time. You want to know how many times I've booked you and him in a match? He doesn't give a shit. You want to face him in a match, you have to figure out how to make that happen.

Jaden Yuki: Man, that guy's a puss-

Bashin Dan: Come on Jaden, he's playing a dangerous game is all, but I'm the Dangerous Player remember?

Jaden Yuki: It's hella cringe when you call yourself that bro.

Bashin Dan: It is?

Jaden Yuki: Keep cooking though.

Bashin Dan: Cooking? I was just going to say that I can find a way to play his game.

Jaden Yuki: Well throw some of that strat my way, cause I want a piece myself. You and I bonded over a love of card games, and a desire to plant his face in the mat. What are you planning?

Bashin Dan: Something...unexpected.

Swift: ...That's great, but could you move the hell out of my way. I WILL run you over.

Bashin Dan: AH!

Blood 4 Blood Locker Room

A bloody Tack Angel sat with Picky Minch sitting by him.

Picky Minch: Man, that was rough. We had your back though. You saw that right? We were with you every step of the way.

Tack Angel: ...You were the one that was questioning me earlier!

Picky Minch: Huh? What Tack? Nah man, that was just...hazing...or whatever? I guess I just...feel bad for you...getting clobbered by Erica and what not.

Tack Angel: Can't even do anything about it. Wouldn't if I could either. I would never lay hands on a lady. She's into that weird stuff too. Whips and chains...bondage...it's just too much for me, always has been.

Picky Minch: I know man. We were all surprised you got remarried after Amy disappeared and Tracy cheated on you. Couldn't imagine you getting married the first time, let alone the second, and then a third. Tack, the ladies man. Haha!

Tack Angel: Ha...yeah.

Picky Minch: Sorry. I didn't win either tonight. None of us did. Not a good night. Got to laugh about it sometimes. Then, I go home and I repeatedly bash a heavy bag until it breaks or I do.

Tack Angel: Yikes! I don't think that's-

Picky Minch: Economical? No, it's surprisingly affordable.

Tack Angel: No, I meant-

Picky Minch: Look, I may have been less receptive earlier, but you ARE one of us. You're a Blood 4 Blood brother now. We need to do better for Mav. We need to pick ourselves up. You're the only one in EBW to have ever or will ever hold the 5-Crown Supremacy. That's just the latest accolade on the resume.

Tack Angel: Just hope I'm as good as I was then going forward.

Picky Minch: Training with us, you'll be even better.

Outside of the locker room, an upset Makoto was heading to see Tack, while talking on her cell phone.

Makoto Angel: *on the phone* No Usagi, they didn't let me try any of it, but I think it set a man on fire earlier. Listen, this is a big deal for us and the others, so we need to be in the best shape going forward. I want to put that off if we can though, cause I have an idea I want to run by Tack. I got inspired tonight. I-I-need to let you go.

Makoto saw someone looking at her down the hallway, but she quickly walked away. She was startled as someone else came up behind her.

Christina Angel: Hey Mako-

Makoto Angel: AH!

Christina Angel: AH!

Makoto Angel: Christina?

Christina Angel: Yeah, I was going to check on my Dad. Why do you suddenly look pale as a sheet.

Makoto Angel: I saw her...down there...Chrissy.

Christina Angel: My sister was here? Why would she be here?

Makoto Angel: Did you not hear what just happened?

Christina Angel: No? I was with Subbie. He was telling me that Dad finally gave his blessing to us being married, and then he laughed for about ten minutes straight. What did I miss?

Makoto Angel: ...

Real M's Locker Room

A slightly shaking Trevor Mach sat looking down at his hands, still caked in blood after the match. His breathing was rough, which caught the attention of the decidedly perturbed Real M's.

Real M's: Tracy, that bitch, she's always got to make problems huh? Women are a fickle bunch, take it from me, and she's never let it go since I slighted her. I'm almost tired of dealing with it, but some things refuse to die, no matter how much time passes. Maybe, I should just kill her huh?

Trevor Mach: ...

Real M's: Yeah...yeah I'll stab her in the face...with soldering iron.

Trevor Mach: ...

Real M's: Throw her remains into your wheat thresher.

Trevor Mach: ...

Real M's: TREVOR!

Trevor Mach: Huh?

Real M's: Do I have to drag you to the ER? You're not hearing a word I'm saying, and you look pale. You've not been yourself since you got into town.

Trevor Mach: I'm fine. I was just...thinking. I saw something earlier...when you were on the ground, and we were reaching towards each other...it reminded me of something...a memory...that I don't know if I should even have.

Real M's: ...You're getting cryptic again. I don't like it when we do the cryptic thing.

Trevor Mach: You're pacing around a lot.

Real M's: Yeah? Well maybe I'm pissed off and a little guilty OK?! I lost your World Championship!

Trevor Mach: You were trying to look out for me. I could never be mad about that.

Real M's: I CAN! I'd be mad if you cost me MY Championship!

Trevor Mach: Yeah, but we're different like that, and your fire is what I love about you.

Real M's: Ugh! Who am I kidding!? I couldn't be mad, when you make me roll my eyes with your smooth talking instead! You've tamed a wild cat! I hope you realize that!

Trevor Mach: ...You're not THAT tame.

Real M's: ...TAME ENOUGH! GRRR! I want to go out there and issue a rematch right now!

Trevor Mach: No, don't worry about it just yet. I have some ideas already. I know w00t better than he thinks I do, and that's how I'm going to get him. Payback is a bitch.

Real M's: ...I only care because it's you. Otherwise, I could not care less about what Tracy does. Trying to break new ground. Trying to do new things. I want to reignite my love for this sport, or I might as well call it a career for real this time. I'm SICK of being pulled back in with no fire. No intensity! It needs to matter to me, or I'm done, and now EBW is pulling me back in! I HATE IT!

Trevor Mach: Hey...at least we can travel together again.

Real M's: ...That's an upside. You look so broken up about this. You sure you're going to be OK?

Trevor thought back to the sight of seeing Tali on the mat, as he reached out to her. It reminded him of the flash of memory he got from talking to w00t. An ancient battle, and he had fallen, but taken his foe out with him. As he fell to the ground, he crawled towards the love of his life, bleeding out and dying on the ground. It looked exactly like Tali. He shook the thoughts away.

Trevor Mach: I'm fine Tali. I'm not like you and can act like it doesn't bother me. It's one thing to lose the title, but to lose it to him. *sigh* It's handled. I know what I'm doing next.

Tali Mach: ...Well I feel like I need to make it up to you.

Trevor Mach: What? *sips bottle of water*

Tali Mach: I just turned on the showers. We could play drop the soap, and you could fuck my ass until one of us passes out.

Trevor Mach: *spits water*

Tali Mach: You're obsessed!

Trevor Mach: *cough cough*

Tali Mach: ...Or not?

Trevor Mach: I...think it's possible that I have a rib stabbing my lung, and should probably go see Degrees.

Tali Mach: Possible? Probably? You abso-*bleep*ing-lutely do, and yes you should.

Trevor Mach: ...Right...I should...do the right thing...the smart thing...just as soon as I join you in the shower.

Tali Mach: ...Well that brought you back to life, you hungry perv!

Miss Xtra and Kid Cadet: HI EVERYBO-

Miss Xtra and Kid Cadet locked eyes as they tried to do a mirror spot, but neither of them matched the others movements….like at all.

Miss Xtra: What are you doing here?

Kid Cadet: I could ask you the same thing, wearing a g-string that high at YOUR age!

Miss Xtra: MY AGE! You don’t know how old I am!

Kid Cadet: How old ARE you lady?!

Miss Xtra: None of your business, and stop calling me lady! I’m the young, hot, busty voice of EBW: Xtra!

Kid Cadet: You’re that old and still not married? No prospects? Huh.

Miss Xtra: WHY YOU- GET OUT OF HERE! I have work to do! *sigh* I really need Mav to get better. I suddenly feel the sands of time slipping awa- Hey hey, it’s Miss Xtra with EBW: Xtra! We had a crazy exciting Xcite, and XP is looking to be just as crazy! A lot of fallout from Xcite, and the influx of MCW, and the invasion of the Eagleland Gladiators. The main event will see Picky Minch take on Mike Thunder, but the biggest news concerns a HUGE return for us. One of our founders. One of the OGs. One of the best ever in the sport, and I have her here as a SPECIAL GUEST! It’s none other than….PAULA!!!




Miss Xtra: Paula! The psychic girl with the frying pan and a bear right?! We’ve missed you! We love you! EBW loves you! We’re all so happy that-

Paula: CUT THE MUSIC!




Miss Xtra: Eh?

Paula: You think I’m happy to be here? I didn’t want to be here. People left here, because of the damage that was caused. I was constantly trying to get away, just like Tali! A dark shadow has hovered over those letters. E…B…W. The company that has haunted me, Ness, and almost took our sweet boy Will away from us. I’m here to compete, because that is my job, and I take my job almost as seriously as I take being a wife and mother, anyone who knows me knows that that’s more than enough, JUST ASK TRACY! *sigh* I was in MCW and not EBW for reason. Please try to remember that in the future.

Miss Xtra: …I don’t think she’s happy being back.

EBW: XP
Fourside Arena, Fourside
ENN

1. Tag: Jammer/Benjamin vs. Sabre/Laser
2. 6-Woman Tag: Hope Mach/Christina Angel/Alison Chains vs. Darkness Aoi/Mitra Lennox/Hilda Iceheart
3. Women’s Singles: Rhea Rampage<MCW> vs. Paula<MCW>
4. Tag: Tack Angel/Subculture vs. The Assessor/The Witness
5. Singles: Picky Minch vs. Mike Thunder

River City Gymnasium

President Swift was holding a press conference at the River City Gymnasium regarding some big Rumble City announcements.

Swift: It’s good to be home in River City. The air is grey and the water is sometimes red, and my Grandpapi’s junk yard is perpetually on fire, but it’s home to me dammit! I have some announcements to make here. I’m proud to bring Rumble City back to the true city that rumbles once again, but it’s going to be a little different this year. We’ve had some surprises and success with the Bad Ass Rumble, but it’s time for a change. I was speaking to guys like Bashin Dan and Trevor Mach about what kind of changes we could make, and Dan suggested we just do a double ring battle royale, but allow weapons and what not, and I’m cool with that, but that alone wouldn’t replace our already copyrighted concept. So Trevor, stuck in mid 2000’s Edo like he is, suggested we do away with the ropes and turnbuckles, and THAT activated my almonds. I like it a lot. No top rope buffoonery or close calls with the ropes. No going UNDER the ropes to go outside. It’s plain, simple, and gritty. You will be tossed out on your ass! So the Rumble City event will have not one, but two Rumble City matches. That’s what I’m gonna call it, cause Rumble City Rumble is too “classic EBW”, and River City Rumble is too close to….well something else. I want to announce that since Dan and Trevor had ideas for the match, that they’re going to be the first two entrants in the match!

Bashin Dan: That’s a great offer sir, and we certainly appreciate you taking the time to ask us our opinions.

Trevor Mach: Speak for yourself Danny Boy. I wanted to go home, but whatever. Haven’t seen my kids in a week, could’ve been done over the phone, but yeah it’s great.

Swift: I gave you a twelve case of Yoohoo like you requested so knock it off!

Bashin Dan: My blood is boiling, just thinking about the competition. The last few years, the Dan Club has been at the center of a lot of Rumble City action, so I’d like to keep that streak alive. I hope Seto Kaiba is involved too…obviously.

Trevor Mach: Obviously. Kid, I have some advice for you. Just go up to him, and break a chair over his damn head! That’s what I did to w00t after all! Congratulations to the new champ by the way. Truly, a step up from the transitional jackass. Power of youth and what have ya. Look, I’m turning 40 this month, which is ironic, considering I’m in better shape than I was when I was 30. I look better, I feel better, I just take more naps. Whatever the case may be, I’m just getting started, and I have at least fourteen more years to compete based on the gauge I’m going by that I’m not going to tell you about. I have a dog that’s pretty old, he’s my best pal, and I love him to death. He’s old though…but dammit does he not still find ways to get into trouble on a daily basis. A lot of fight left in that dog, and a lot of fight left in this dog. I have no problem winning Rumble City and going on to win back the EBW World Championship. I’m into dynasty, record breaking numbers now, so let’s do it.

Swift: Stop reminding me that we’re getting old. Black don’t crack, but I’ve seen a white hair or two. Anyways, those two are in, but I have a big announcement to make here and now. EBW has seen an influx of ladies, Gladiators, and demon people I know, BUT this talent, is a once in a lifetime talent that I scouted personally from Dalaam, but to properly introduce him…

On the screen behind Swift, Prince Poo of Dalaam appeared in his throne room.

Poo: A mere sight of him, reminds you of a burning ember. When he fights, it seems as if a comet is hurtling down. Confronted by him, even death breaks into a cold sweat. Allies and enemies alike bow and surrender to him in allegiance. Raised by the river Godavari, he is the pride of Dalaam. Alluri Seetha Rama Raju! THE FIRE!




The once tribal appearing Rama Raju, now was clad in a suit, with his hair cut and slicked back, and a strong mustache in place of the beard. Bashin Dan and Trevor Mach both backed up to size up this new combatant.

Swift: Hell of an entrance Poo…Prince Poo…whatever. Rama Raju, is our first star from Dalaam in some time, and I believe he might be the absolute best. I’m not just talking about from Dalaam. Raju? Want to say anything?

Rama Raju: …I understand…that having the blessings of authority, puts a target on one’s back immediately. I plan to prove my worth, and to prove the worth of Dalaam. To do these things, I will stop at nothing.

Trevor stepped up to Rama Raju and looked him in the eyes. They had a long stare down, before Trevor backed up and smiled.

Trevor Mach: I like this guy. So you’re “The Fire” huh? I found my divinity through the fire. Heh. See you at Rumble City…Raju Maji

Rama Raju: Rama Raju.

Trevor Mach: That’s what I meant…totally what I meant.

Later on, Mr. Pirkle came out for his portion of the press conference. He mostly ignored most of the questions, but he did speak up about Rumble City and the match changes.

Mr. Pirkle: Yes, the women of MCW, the superior athletes from a superior brand, will be on the show, and they will represent us. That appears to be the way it’s gonna be going forward. Didn’t expect it. I didn’t want it. But, when you hire a bunch of backstabbers in high positions, that is what you get. For example, Real M’s come on out here.

Real M’s: You raaaaang?

Mr. Pirkle: Stop that! M’s, I brought you back into wrestling. You went off on a pity party, and I saved you, and I gave you a piece of the MCW pie, because I thought you and I could make money together. You know who makes me money? Tracy. You could love her, or you could hate her, but she makes me money. She makes money, while you make problems. She makes money, while you make me SICK!

Real M’s: …Tell me how you really feel? Plus, I don’t care about Tracy. Make her work! Put her in the ring! Give her something to do that isn’t in w00t’s pants! I told her I’d stay out of her business if she stayed out of mine. THAT is what I want. You know the same could be said for you. You could make it easier on yourself if you weren’t in my business, calling me out here for what even? I don’t know what people want with Real M’s anymore.

Mr. Pirkle I want to tell you personally that you are going to be the first to announce that you’re taking part in the Rumble City match. Your husband got into Swift’s ear and changed the game, so you have to step up as well, or you’re suspended.

Real M’s: I was already going to announce myself for that match! You’re cock blocking m- no that wouldn’t work in this context. *bleep* punti-no that doesn’t work either. You’re being a prick! A little prick too, and you can take the suspension and shove it up your ass! It should be easier without pants.

Rhea Rampage crept up behind Pirkle and de-pantsed him. When he turned to yell at Rhea, M’s pushed him over and he fell to the floor. Real Rush ran off laughing, while Pirkle menacingly shook his fist.

Mr. Pirkle: REEEEAL RUSSSSSSH!!!

“Vo Williams - Unstoppable”





EBW: Rumble City 2023
River City Gymnasium, River City
ENN+

1. Women’s Rumble City Match: Real M’s vs. TBA
2. Women’s Singles: Hope Mach vs. Siren
3. Men’s Rumble City Match: Trevor Mach vs. Bashin Dan vs. Rama Raju[Debut] vs. TBA

 

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The show opened with Zyro Kurogane standing by himself in the middle of the ring, as the crowd gave him a mixed, uncertain reaction.

Zyro Kurogane: Stand up and recognize what you’re seeing before you. For each and every person, you can call this a teachable moment. When Samurai Steel Zyro Kurogane tells you that he’s going to become World Champion, then it’s not a matter of if….but when. You should have seen it coming. Then again…apparently I should have seen it coming with w00t. Last time I give you or anyone else the benefit of the doubt. If that was your last lesson to me, then it was a lesson learned. For all of you expecting gratitude and humility…you’re going to have to keep waiting, because I’m still on the path to Perfection! MY Perfection, cause I’m the EBW World Champion! I’M ZYRO-K! BEY-BEEEEEEEEEEY!


"Yngwie Malmsteen - Only the Strong"



Tommy and Nerma Dukes: WEEEEE’REEEEE BAAAACK!

Tommy Dukes: Welcome to EBW: XP! Bet you weren’t expecting us huh? The husband and wife commentary duo have returned

Nerma: We’re here because of the partnership with MCW, which we went to FROM here, but for the life of me, I can’t remember why?

Tommy Dukes: What honey?

Nerma: I was super angry about something or someone, but now I can’t recall.

Tommy Dukes: You didn’t like the way the women were being treated I think.

Nerma: That MIGHT be it, but lately, I’ve been getting these dreams, where Tack Angel was being a really really bad guy, and then I see myself in the dream screaming out that the world has been deceived, and I need to expose the illusion, BUUUUT that couldn’t possibly be it! I mean Tack Angel has always been a good and trustworthy guy.

Tommy Dukes: Crazy dream though.

Nerma: Dreams. Plural. I have them every night.

Tommy Dukes: …Maybe take some melatonin.

Nerma: That’s your answer for everything you know? I told you my feet hurt the other day, and you told me to take melatonin.

Tommy Dukes: I meant aspirin!

Nerma: Uh-huh.

Tommy Dukes: It’s great to be back isn’t it?

Nerma: It is.

Tommy Dukes: I was dying to call some wrestling action, and now, we can! We can call EBW AND MCW action, and we’ll be doing just that tonight.

Nerma: It was nice getting to sit at home and get paid to do nothing though. Plenty of time to raise our little future wrestler and/or commentator.

Tommy Dukes: Tonight, we’re going to see Dan Club take on the Eagleland Gladiators, The Bad Dudettes and Alison Chains take on Darkness Aoi and her cohorts, and THEN we get a big time MCW match up. Paula makes her return to EBW to battle Rhea Rampage!

Nerma: Paula was going to get the title shot at MCW: Destiny 2, after she proved that she could beat Tracy, but now we’re back here, and she’s not happy about it.

Tommy Dukes: EBW either makes or breaks people. Paula didn’t like what EBW ended up doing to her family, and being a Mom and Wife trumped being an EBW wrestler for her. I can’t blame her for that. She’s back to settle unfinished business though. Can the veteran overcome the MCW World Tag Team Champion and partner of Real M’s?

Nerma: Speaking of Real M’s, we know that Real Rush are not exactly the favorites of one Mr. Pirkle, and that’s probably putting it lightly after what happened earlier today. Let’s take a look.

Dusty Dunes Airport

Pirkle’s private jet touched ground in the arid desert, as Mr. Pirkle, Venus, and Lucca exited the plane.

Mr. Pirkle: That stupid city of Fourside has FOUR SIDES, but not one of them can have its own airport?! Ridiculous.

Venus: This got us close, and saved us some time.

Mr. Pirkle: I’d like to remind you, that I only allowed you on my plane, so we could talk business, namely what you plan on doing with this EBW partnership, because I have my own ideas, and I think Tracy and I are on the same page about that.

Venus: I’m sure you are.

Lucca: Sir, this partnership is the shot in the arm we needed, because now ENT will negotiate a better deal to air our programming. They were acting tough like we needed them, but when they see that they need us, we’ll get the deal we want.

Venus: See? She gets it.

Lucca: You also came to that conclusion.

Venus: Well maybe. It’s a wonder what community college can do for a stage performer.

Mr. Pirkle: Community college? Haha…oh yeah, you should totally be in this position. I was a Mayor of a major city, and I started EBW from the ground up, so just take my advice on this. EBW is nothing by trouble. Ask Ryan IQ. Ask Poochyfud…either one really. Oh you can’t, because they’re DEAD! *sigh* I can’t imagine anything being more of a problem for me than EBW right now.

Lucca: Uh…I believe I can sir.

Mr. Pirkle: Hmm?

Lucca pointed back to the plane they had just departed from. The logo for Real Rush was painted onto the tail.

Venus: Huh…how did we not notice that when we got on?

Lucca: I believe they did it during the stopover near-

Mr. Pirkle: REEEEEEAL RUSSSSSSH!!!

Lucca: ….Twoson.

-

Tommy Dukes: M’s and Rhea are definitely stirring the pot.

Nerma: If it keeps M’s and Rhea happy as the best tag team going today, then I’ve got no problems with it myself. They were dominant in their defense against the Nasty Girlz on Xcite, but that’s a relatively newer team. We know that the team of Bad Vibrations was going to get a shot at Destiny 2, and now they have to be next in line over here in EBW.

Tommy Dukes: After Paula and Rhea Rampage square off, we have Blood 4 Blood taking on The Stygian Inquisition. Blood 4 Blood had already picked a fight with the Inquisition before Kishin Kid and Tack Angel got involved in the situation, and now they are surrounded on all sides by the hell force, and the elite of Perfection. Tack Angel and Subculture will be joining forces as both brothers in arms and in laws, cause they’re old enough to be brothers, but because of time shenanigans or something, we have two Christinas that are nearly the same age? It’s never stopped being weird to me.

Nerma: I just accepted it. 38 year old Tack Angel has a 34 year old son in law, a 26 year old daughter and a 16 year old daughter. What’s to freak out about?

Tommy Dukes: We’re just throwing those ages out there are we honey?

Nerma: I know my stats too ya big nerd.

Tommy Dukes: Sure. The main event will see Picky Minch take on Mike Thunder. You want to tell everyone how old THEY are?

Nerma: Picky still looks like a kid to me. He’s aged so well. How does he do it? Mike meanwhile got gray around the edges, but he’s in the shape of his life. Man is ripped. Don’t know how he did it.

Tommy Dukes: EBW is an intense and crazed promotion sometimes. You never what to expect.

Nerma: I don’t think I could be surprised by it anymore to be hones-

Suddenly a gaunt man, in a dress shirt and disheveled tie, shades, and slicked back hair walked up to the two.

?: Yo, the name is Michael Transactions, and I’ve got the deal for you! Just give me five bucks.

Tommy Dukes: Excuse me?

Michael Transactions: Give me five bucks, and I’ll give you something that’s possibly awesome.

Nerma: We don’t want-

Tommy Dukes: I’LL TAKE IT!

Tommy gave Michael Transactions five bucks, and he pulled out a magic bag, and reached inside to give Tommy a crate before he scampered off.

Tommy Dukes: I wonder what’s inside! OH WOW A VAPE FUKNO POP FIGURE! This is worth like four bucks easily! YEAH!

Nerma: ..I-I wasn’t expecting that, he was hypnotized by the lure of the mystery and dished out the green to-

Mr. Herb: I’m sorry did you say Green? Because I happen to be Green AND Reti-

Nerma: LET’S GET TO THE MATCHES DAMMIT!

EBW: XP
Fourside Arena, Fourside
ENN

1. Tag: Jammer/Benjamin vs. Sabre/Laser
-The opening contest saw Jammer and Benjamin of Dan Club taking on Sabre and Laser in their debuts as part of the Gladiator Invasion. They were not World Champions with experience like Jammer and Benji, but they gave them a run for the money with their muscle and intensity. A fun clash of styles, and not an outright squash on either end, which surprised both teams. However, the fun turned to shock when Jammer was bounced out of the ring. As he tried to get back in, Jaden Yuki came up seemingly to support him, only to turn him around and deck him in the mouth. The crowd booed Jaden as he laughed and ran to the back. Benji went down to help Jammer, and it seemed like they might get counted out, but the confused Gladiators decided to jump down to the floor too, leading to a Double Count Out.
Winners: Double Count Out

Tommy Dukes: What the hell just happened out here?! I mean, you saw that right? Jaden Yuki just attacked Jammer on the outside! Why would he do that? It didn’t make any sense.

Nerma: Did you see what the Gladiators did though. Sabre and Laser joined the Dan Club on the outside. They didn’t want to win it like that, and they took a Double Count Out. That’s good sportsmanship from the invaders.

Tommy Dukes: It could be, OR they might use it as they continue to insist that Gladiators are better athletes than the EBW talent. They have the physiques, but do they have that killer instinct.

Nerma: Looks like Viper does. The short and short tempered member of the Gladiators is questioning Sabre as to why they did that, so it seems like it was legit. Hmm. I just still can’t believe what we saw with Jaden Yuki. I mean, the self proclaimed “Absolutely Flawless” Jaden Yuki was welcomed into open arms in the Dan Club…for the most part. Why would he suddenly turn on them like this?

Tommy Dukes: Who knows, but while we try to find out, let’s take it to the back, where I’m told something….uh…well something is going on.

Backstage

Real M’s and Rhea Rampage were both sitting at a table, playing cards, with a door labeled “Real Rush Office” blocking the hall.

Rhea Rampage: Hasn’t this been done before? Like, couldn’t we just have a real office if you wanted one?

Real M’s: Sure, it’s been done, but who says you can’t re-use a good idea. You can’t pretend like you have an office in every building you go to and it’s the same office. That’s stupid. Don’t know who would do that or why? You bring your own table and door, and BOOM…you g-got a portable office.

Rhea Rampage: G-got?

Real M’s: Hmmm?

Rhea Rampage: You stuttered there for a second.

Real M’s: I stutter sometimes. What about it?

Rhea Rampage: OK! Sorry! Jeez. I’m just saying. Listen I-

Mr. Pirkle: Ladies, you and I are going to have-

Real M’s: You didn’t knock.

Mr. Pirkle: Excuse me?

Rhea Rampage: Oi, she’s right. You need to go to the other side of the door and knock.

Mr. Pirkle: Um…what?

Real M’s: Were you raised in a barn? Knock on the damn door!

Mr. Pirkle: …FINE! KNOCK! KNOCK!

Real M’s: Who’s there?

Mr. Pirkle: I’m just coming in!

Real M’s: Oh hey look, it’s Prick-le.

Mr. Pirkle: Cute…really cute. I just came here to let you know that I’m not happy about the paint job on my plane and the repair is coming out of your salaries!

Real M’s: How do you know we did it?

Mr. Pirkle: Cause up close I noticed you signed it. It said “M’s did this. M’s very literally did this.”

Real M’s: …I have a confession to make. I painted your plane.

Mr. Pirkle: I KNOW!

Rhea Rampage: I HELPED!

Mr. Pirkle: I know! You could’ve been someone special Rhea, but instead you act live on the Mach farm like a depraved cuck!

Rhea Rampage: Hey!

Real M’s: Such mean words!

Rhea Rampage: Don’t kink shame me!

Real M’s: That’s a big deal these days. Hell, if you try and stop kids from getting the old fiddle diddle you get in trouble. That should be good news for you.

Mr. Pirkle: What the hell are you implying?

Rhea Rampage: That the world is a sick place, and so are you?

Mr. Pirkle: ENOUGH! Tali, you need to understand that actions have consequences. Not only will you compete in Rumble City, but you’re going to be the first one out there, and I’m putting a bounty on your head. Five-thousand dollars to whoever eliminates you.

Rhea Rampage: Ooo! Looks like I could make some money!

Real M’s: Not happening. Really Pirkle? That’s all you’ve got? Blow the dust off the wallet and pony it up. Get those n-numbers up baby!

Mr. Pirkle: What was that?

Real M’s: What was what?

Mr. Pirkle: The stutter.

Real M’s: People stutter! I’m allowed to s-s-s-stutter! What, you think I c-can’t keep my composure right now!? You think something would m-make me grip the table real hard and struggle to keep from yelling out or something?!

Mr. Pirkle: …Just remember, you’re not walking out of Rumble City the winner.

Real M’s: …..

Mr. Pirkle: Hey, are you-

Real M’s: Are you still here?! I’m busy!

Mr. Pirkle: You’re slumping down and sliding down the chair, what’s wrong with you?

Real M’s: It’s called none of your business!

Mr. Pirkle: Fine, I’m leaving. You’ve been warned.

Rhea Rampage: That was weird, but you’re being weirder, what’s-

Real M’s: HA!

Rhea Rampage: Ha?

Real M’s: Huh?

Rhea Rampage: Alright, this is getting stupid. What’s going-oh I dropped my cards.

Suddenly, Trevor Mach rolled out from under the table, and kissed Real M’s, before trying to leave, but running into the door. Rhea was picking up her cards, as he fumbled with the doorknob and escaped just in time.

Rhea Rampage: OK, I got them. What were we talking about?

Real M’s: We were laughing that Prick-le was kink shaming you.

Rhea Rampage: No we weren’t, and don’t you start ya bitch!

Real M’s: I WILL start! Knock that shit off! What Trevor and I do is our business!

Rhea Rampage: You two are like the Little *bleep*ing Rascals with your shenanigans. He’s Alfalfa, and you’re Darla.

Real M’s: Yeah, if Alfalfa wanted to eat Darla’s ass.

Rhea Rampage: That’s inappropriate because those are children characters…but damn if it’s not accurate.

Real M’s: Right. Don’t you have a match to get ready for?

Rhea Rampage: Get ready? Everyone says get ready. I’m ready! I’m wearing what I’m going to go out to the ring in. What, you want me to oil up or something?

Real M’s: Rhea….it’s Paula…you better get ready.

Rhea Rampage: Oh right…good point.

Real M’s: I..uh…I need a drink of water.

-

Nerma: Fans, I’ve just received word that the Women’s World Tag Team Champions are not going to be in action tonight. We were expecting them to join forces with Hope Mach, but Alison Chains…is…well no one can find her. HOWEVER, Christina and Hope have said they found the perfect replacement, and I wonder who it could b-

Heather Mach: HEY HEEEEY! Nerma! Tommy Boy! I missed you both! Let’s do this!

Tommy Dukes: Apparently it’s….it’s Heather Ma-

Nerma: Yes apparently.

Tommy Dukes: Abrupt entrance.

Nerma: Very.

2. 6-Woman Tag: Hope Mach/Christina Angel/Heather Mach<MCW> vs. Darkness Aoi/Mitra Lennox/Hilda Iceheart
-The next match saw Heather Mach return to EBW, to join forces with the Bad Dudettes against Darkness Aoi, Mitra Lennox, and Hilda Iceheart. Aoi’s trio has been warning about MCW, and this match they took personally with Heather’s inclusion. They worked very stiff, and were disrespectful to Heather, who took it in stride like any Mach would, meaning she didn’t do that and instead went wild on the opposition. Add to the fact that Hope and Christina are so fluid in the ring together, with quick tags, and a grapple strike tandem offense, it wasn’t long before Hope had Mitra trapped in the Lebell Lock on the mat. Siren watched on as Hope tapped Mitra to the painful submission move.
Winners: Hope Mach[o]/Christina Angel/Heather Mach<MCW> via Lebell Lock on Mitra Lennox -> Submission

Nerma: The Bad Dudettes with the win, and that was an interesting substitution for Alison Chains! Hope’s aunt Heather Mach made her return to EBW in a big way. Oh, she’s grabbing a mic.

Heather Mach: Miss me?! People said EBW was full of Machs, and others said “yeah, a little TOO Mach”, but to me, you can always add more! I’ve spent years traveling and kicking ass on my own terms, but MCW was going to be my new home. Until that time, it’s great to be back in EBW, and let me just say I have some unfinished MCW business to attend to, that I might as well address here. Kelly Steel, she’s the resident “rocker” of MCW, and when she’s not delving into the sex and drugs, she strums on her guitar like she’s playing Rock Band. I hate to be cliche, and I know you call yourself a lyricist, but please Kelly, don’t let your mouth over ride your big, fat as- I can curse here right?  YOUR BIG FAT ASS! I have news for you, I’ve been doing this shit for years! At the beginning of my career, I had long blonde hair, I was sunny and fresh faced, and gee golly gosh, just happy to be here! I was kind of a brat, but that brat was still beating bitches like you day in and day out. Now that I’m getting to be old as dirt, I’m a hell of a lot meaner too. Let me just put this out here. Whenever you decide to show up in EBW, I’ve got your number. It doesn’t matter what you do, or who you bring with you. Bring your guitar, or bring your entourage. Maybe put down the booze and stop smoking those cigarettes, cause you look a little out of shape! I OWN YOU!

Hope Mach: Hey Aoi, don’t run off just yet! You said MCW was coming right? Did you expect this? It’s handled, and it’s not a problem, cause Hope Mach has friends in high places. I think you were just afraid of losing your spot, and given the roster bloat, I can’t say I blame you. That being said, you’re not a threat to me, and neither is MCW. What I take offense to is Siren, coming out here and making a lot of claims about me. She said I was ashamed of being deaf, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I am who I am because of my condition, and I value hearing every second of every day, because I know what it’s like, and I respect people like Siren for working so damn hard to live a fulfilling life of silence. It’s not easy. You have my respect there. You have my respect in a lot of ways Gladiator, but then you offended me, and that crossed a line. What I WANTED was to get my hands around Erica’s neck, but that comes later. Now, I’m going to show the Eagleland Gladiator what it’s like to TAP OUT!

Christina Angel: …And if anyone knows where Alison Chains is, please let me know. She uh…just sort of wandered off. Thanks guys!

Parking Lot

Kid Cadet and Miss Xtra both ran into the parking lot, and bumped into each other.

Kid Cadet: Hey!

Miss Xtra: Watch it! You could’ve hurt me!

Kid Cadet: You DID hurt me!

Miss Xtra: Well that’s because you’re so flat chested, while I’ve got these big things right here!

Kid Cadet: HEY! What the *bleep* do you mean by that?! I’m not THAT flat!

Miss Xtra: Flat as a board…and at YOUR age? They’ll never fill in.

Kid Cadet: …I see what you’re doing.

Miss Xtra: Got NOOOO idea what you mean? Anyways, I’m down here because I heard w00t was here!

Kid Cadet: I heard that the MCW World Champion was here, and that is MY job! Gotta find out what SHE’S doing tonight. I bet they’re in this limo and-

Kid Cadet opened the door to the limo, and Alison Chains tumbled out with a bunch of smashed bottles, balloons, and confetti flying into the air.

Kid Cadet: AH!

Alison Chains: Helloooo.

Kid Cadet: Chains!? Well there she is! You OK?

Alison Chains: I’m just being a jellyfish.

Kid Cadet: A what?

Alison Chains: They say jellyfish are lazy.

Kid Cadet: Who says it?

Another figure quickly stepped out of the limo and cloud of smoke.

Retro Jones: The Government wants us to believe the jellyfish are our enemies, in FACT, they are the only allies we have against the alien menace that want to turn us gay!

Alison Chains: Right. Yeah. They’re just soft bodied sea creatures, showing off their curvy features. I don’t get the problem either.

Kid Cadet: Uh…I might be too young to be smelling what’s coming out of that limo! Chains, you’re shocking the world with your recent work. You won the Television Championship, and seemingly assisted Christina in retaining the tag belts by ACCIDENT! Now, you’re hanging out with Retro Jones?!

Alison Chains: Jellyfish don’t give a *bleep*, so like them I’m just swimming around, testing my luck.

Kid Cadet: …I’m confused.

Miss Xtra: She’s musical. Hear the rhymes? She thinks she’s on her show, which barely even exists. She has no idea she’s on the ground licking a discarded doughnut right now.

Kid Cadet: Wow, drugs sure mess with your head! *pops a bunch of ritalin*

Miss Xtra: Well, I’m gonna let those two do whatever it is they are doing, cause I see another limo right here, and this HAS to be w00t and Tracy right? Let’s just-

Xtra opened the door to see Jaden Yuki getting smooched on by two half naked women. She quickly slammed the door.

Miss Xtra: Whoa! I think…I think I saw Seto Kaiba in there.

Kid Cadet: You think or you know? I know your memory is going with old age!

Miss Xtra: My massive milkers got in the way flatty patty.

Kid Cadet: BITCH!

Miss Xtra: Language you little brat! Out of my way. There is another limo!

Kid Cadet: Where are these limos coming from?!

Miss Xtra: Third time's the charm right?! Here we g-

w00t stepped out of the limo, and quickly zipped up his pants, while Tracy appeared to be wiping her mouth and drinking champagne. He took a deep breath.

Kid Cadet: HI EVERYBODY! I’M KID CAD-

w00t: Silence whelp. Neither I nor Tracy, have any time for your stupid nonsense. I have work to do tonight.

Tracy: So do I. I have big plans. Gonna make the most of being “home”.

Miss Xtra: After what happened at New Year Rising, I-

w00t: What do you think happened at New Year Rising? You think Trevor got one over on me? He doesn’t GET to outsmart me. You think I was going to beat Zyro-K? I was absolutely going to take the fall, but I wanted him to look legitimate as the champ! I had to put up a fight! I had to make it look like I was really going to hang onto the belt! Trevor got involved and tried to concuss me. THAT he can do. He’s a blunt instrument. A neanderthal, who only knows how to break and smash. That farm is fake news. He has a ROBOT to do all the work for him! He didn’t beat me! I just need to get my group, MY Perfection together, and sort this all out. Especially…if what I’m hearing is true. We have World Team Championship defense coming up soon. It’s been a while since we all joined forces to win those Rings. I’d like to keep mine. It was Trevor’s old ring. He engraved his name on it like a jackass. I enjoy having it on my finger.

Tracy: I enjoy it on your finger too.

Kid Cadet: Huh?! What did she mean by-

Miss Xtra: Ignore it!

w00t: Excuse us.

Kid Cadet: Huh?

Tracy: MOVE IT!

Kid Cadet: WAH!

Miss Xtra: …I don’t think they like you.

3. Women’s Singles: Rhea Rampage<MCW> vs. Paula<MCW>
- A big time match up for MCW AND EBW, as Paula returned to an EBW ring for the first time in a long time. Rhea Rampage came out ready to make a name for herself, but her self confidence nearly cost her at the start, as Paula nailed her with a PSI Kick aka the Super Kick. Rhea was on the ropes here, as Paula hit a Discus Clothesline, and kept her down with a Pendulum Backbreaker. A PSI Lock aka Sharpshooter was applied, but Rhea managed to get to the ropes and slowly turned the tide. A head butt and a kick to the abdomen, allowed the tall and muscular Rhea to easily lift Paula for the Riptide, a Pumphandle into a Sit Out Powerbomb. That lead to a nearfall. Paula perked up when she realized Rhea was no slouch, and the two went back and forth. Great match, but it was suddenly ruined, as MCW’S Rayne and Ariel, the team known as Bad Vibrations ran out with a hooded character that appeared to be Tracy, as they put the boots to Paula and only Paula. DQ finish, and the crowd were upset to say the least. Rhea looked confused.
Winner: Paula via DQ



Nerma: What is happening here?! Bad Vibrations?! What are they doing here?! Why are they working with Tracy right now? That IS Tracy right? We saw her briefly earlier, but is that a new robe?

Tommy Dukes: Rhea Rampage is backing up, and I can’t tell if she’s thinking about helping Paula, or if she’s wondering why they aren’t attacking her. I-

Nerma: Shut up, Tracy is grabbing a mic!

Tommy Dukes: Sorry.

Tracy: Stay back Rhea! Tali, don’t even think about stepping into this ring either! Remember what you said?! I stay out of your business, and you stay out of mine. I’m PERFECTLY FINE with that. I have NO intention of coming after you…but they do. They have BAD INTENTIONS in fact, because they are BAD VIBRATIONS, and we’re forming…an association of sorts. Our own little slice of….Perfection as it were. Paula is the sister in law I never wanted, and she found out the hard way that she can never step foot in a wrestling ring, without watching her back, because I will be there with a knife, ready to stab and TWIIIISSSST until she’s left bleeding out! I will do anything and everything to remain on top, and I don’t care WHO I have to destroy in the process, so you just stay out of my way….Rhea…do what’s best for business…and what’s best for you. Just walk away. Walk away from Paula…you don’t care right M’s? You don’t give a single *bleep* right? Those are your words. Trying to make it all mean something again? You’re not going to find that here. The only feeling in this ring right now is pain.

Real M’s: Are you done Tracy? I’m not here for you. I don’t care about you. We’ve been over this. I’m only here to size up Bad Vibrations. Rhea and I are both watching them VERY closely. You think it’s all fun and games? We’ve been watching, and we’re very much looking forward to battering your new gal pals. I want all three of you to look at me right now, because I have a very important thing to say to you. Paula just rolled out of the ring MADE YOU LOOK!

Nerma: Hey, whatever works, the OG “Mother” of EBW got away, while Real Rush are leaving, but what do we make of the MCW World Champion and her new alliance with Bad Vibrations?

Tommy Dukes: Well, if you watched MCW, you’d know that those two ladies Rayne and Ariel have been desperate to get a shot at Real Rush and the World Tag Team Championships. Will we see that sooner than later?

Backstage

Tack Angel and Subculture were heading towards the ring, as they were backed up by Red Shirt Security.

Tack Angel: Why are they following us?

Subculture: Cause I thought it would be funny.

Tack Angel: Great.

Saxon: Hey Tack, just letting you know that we’re going to look after you AND Makoto to the best of our abilities!

Novus: We’re still TackForce to the end, no matter what. Can take the Tack out of us!

Tack Angel: You could try. You could really really try. *sigh*

Subculture: Focus Tack, we’ve got a tough one ahead of us, but my hurting bombs are feeling very accurate.

Tack Angel: Glad one of us is feeling accurate. My neck and back hurts from sleeping in the back of the truck to get here.

Subculture: Dude, why don’t YOU drive next time?

Tack Angel: I CAN’T DRIVE! I’ve never been able to drive! What do you think is going to happen if I drive? I’m going to run off the road! You know what happens then?

Subculture: A dude in a cloud comes down with a fishing pole and puts you back on the road?

Tack Angel: Huh?

Subculture: Lakitu insurance. You don’t have it?

Tack Angel: That’s a thing? Huh. I had no idea.

Subculture: So yeah man, learn to drive! While you’re at it, get hyped over this match! Kishin Kid is giving you shit! He and Erica want to mess with YOU and MAKOTO! FIND YOUR RAGE!

Tack Angel: Just not sure that I have it in-

Geoff Garrett: Hey slappies, you’re supposed to be watching Makoto right now. The Black Shirts were doing it, but she sneezed and they toppled through a wall! Hey Tack Nuts, we’re gonna watch your wife or my name isn’t G-E-O-DOUBLE F G-A-DOUBLE R- E-DOUBLE T! *Jackie Fargo Strut*




Tack Angel: …..

Subculture: …Tack? You OK? Tack?

Tack Angel: …I found it…found the rage. Let’s go.

Subculture: Oh good!
 
4. Tag: Tack Angel/Subculture vs. The Assessor/The Witness
-Blood 4 Blood battled the Stygian Inquisition, with the odd couple pairing of Tack Angel and Subculture taking on The Assessor and The Witness. With Kishin Kid watching and grinning ear to ear from a place in the stands, with a red spotlight bathing both him and Erica, Tack Angel definitely felt the presence. However, Subbie slapped some sense into him, as the distraction was causing them to lose. He pointed over at Geoff Garrett, the Red Shirts, and for some reason a shrugging Magnum PT, and the Pushpin Seraphim snapped into action. A return to form, as the former holder of the 5-Crown Supremacy forced The Assessor back with a flurry of kicks, hitting them so hard, they had to question how much pain they truly enjoyed. When The Witness tagged in, Tack clocked him with a head kick and CLUTCHED the WRIST for the Angel Driver. Subculture guarded him as he rolled up The Witness, and Blood 4 Blood captured the victory.
Winners: Tack Angel[o]/Subculture via Head Kick x Wrist Clutch Angel Driver on The Witness -> Pin

Tommy Dukes: With Trevor running defense, Tack and Subbie were able to deal with the Inquisition. Tack got his groove back on this one, and looks pumped to have a rematch with Kishin Kid, who is just laughing with Erica, who is rubbing all over him.

Nerma: She’ll be digging her claws into Makoto Angel on Xcite, and I’m really worried for her. I’m a big fan of Tack and Makoto Angel….despite…the visions.

Tommy Dukes: Well I-

Nerma: Enough of that, because I just heard some HUGE NEWS! Folks, we’re going to get a musical performance next week on Xcite! Kelly Steel is coming to EBW, not as a contracted wrestler mind you, but as a recording artist, as a rock star! We’re going to hear her in concert on Xcite, you won’t want to miss that. Also, apparently we’re getting a super huge main event! Perfection and Blood 4 Blood will collide for the World Team Championship Rings! We’ve seen Trevor Mach lurking in the arena, but we haven’t seen w00t since he got here…until now. Let’s check it out!

Perfection VIP Room

w00t thought about knocking, before barging in. He bumped into Mike and Isiah, as they were on the way to the ring. They didn’t even look at him. Meanwhile, Zyro Kurogane was staring out of the VIP booth towards the ring.

Zyro Kurogane: I was wondering when you were going to show up.

w00t: Be busy…taking care of business.

Zyro Kurogane: Of course.

w00t: You and I need to have a talk.

Zyro Kurogane: What is there to talk about? I’m the World Champion once again, and I’ve been watching this entire show waiting to THANK my mentor for giving me the “rub” as it were.

w00t: Huh?

Zyro Kurogane: I get it w00t. You wanted to make it look good. I was blind sided at the moment, but I understand. We all get it. It was the only way to truly get to Trevor right? A full little swerve? He even thought he could get to me in the process. Funny right?

w00t: I’m…glad you understand. You’re worthy of Perfection. I’m pleased to hear it.

Zyro Kurogane: It’s important that we’re all on the same page right? After all, we have Blood 4 Blood to deal with next week, and I want to let it rip and defend my OTHER World Championship. What would the TRUE King of Games be, if he didn’t have his mentor by his side huh?

W00t: Exactly. This was ALWAYS the plan. You, Mike, Isiah, and I are going to run this show!

As w00t left the room, his sunny smile quickly disappeared. Little did he know, so did the World Champion’s.

Parking Lot

Bashin Dan was talking to Hope, as Jammed and Benjamin ran up to them.

Hope Mach: I’m just saying it would be funny.

Bashin Dan: If you sat on my face? I don’t understand.

Hope Mach: Well I wouldn’t be wearing pants either. Wouldn’t that be funny? Wouldn’t that be funny? Haha, wouldn’t that be funny?

Bashin Dan: I mean…sure…hehe…I guess so.

Hope Mach: Right! Haha! So funny! Laugh, but we’re totally gonna do it.

Bashin Dan: Huh?

Jammer: DAN!

Benjamin: We have an issue.

Bashin Dan: I saw it. I saw what happened.

Jammer: Jaden Yuki turned out to be the rat bastard I knew he was! I called that shot like a three pointer! BASKETBALL REFERENCE! I go back to the locker room, and that son of a bitch burst my basketball, and then he did it to my BACK UP basketball! It’s a real Ballocaust over here!

Hope Mach: A what?!

Benjamin: And then he was seen in a limo with Seto Kaiba. We may have been set up by Kaiba again.

Hope Mach: Guys, when are you going to step up and deal with this guy? You are three former World Champions. You three were on top of the world. All three of you! That’s practically unheard of, but you three took the wrestling world by storm, and you are made men around here. Dan has the heart, Jammer has the rage, and Benjamin has the best matches.

Jammer: I feel like I have more than rage, but-

Hope Mach: And this guy comes in and rolls over you time after time, and when Dan pushes back, he runs off and says no match, and you all just let it happen? DO SOMETHING ABOUT-

Bashin Dan: I am doing something about it Hope.

Hope Mach: Hmm?

Bashin Dan: Trust me. They call me the “Dangerous Player” for a reason…I don’t know what it IS per say, but trust that I have a plan.

Benjamin: …Hey where is Vape?

Jammer: Tried to sneak into the MCW locker room. Taken away in an ambulance. They had to pack his ears with gauze.

Benjamin: Oh n-

Bashin Dan: I have a plan.

Jammer: Huh?

Hope Mach: He’s stuck in a thought loop in his own head. It’ll pass.

5. Singles: Picky Minch vs. Mike Thunder
-Main event time, as Picky Minch and Mike Thunder locked horns. Picky, a stalwart defender of Blood 4 Blood and his friends, hasn’t been taking too kindly to Mike, especially since his “transformation” where he said he liked the name Mike Thunder so he’s Mike Thunder now. Seriously, A-Train did that and NO ONE believed me, and no, I’m never letting it go. A David vs. Goliath match in terms of size, which would normally not be a problem for the shooter Picky Minch, but Mike was just as adept at wrestling on the ground. The two traded holds, suplexes, and chokes until it got to the point that they were trading chops and headbutts, just to see which one would back down first. Picky was more impressive due to having to deal with so much more extra force, which set off Mike, and used an Isiah distraction to low blow Picky. He lifted Minch for the Muscle Buster and pinned him for the win. After the match Isiah rolled in, and the two pretended to be worried about Picky, before stomping him further. Provoking Trevor, Tack, and Subculture.
Winner: Mike Thunder via Muscle Buster -> Pin

Tommy Dukes: Here comes the World Champion! Zyro Kurogane is out to celebrate with Mike and Isiah, but the father and son just drew the ire of Blood 4 Blood by stomping on the downed Picky! Kurogane isn’t helping them out, but here comes w00t! He’s there to get into the mix! The World Champion looks like he’s walking away! Here comes security to break it up! The Black Shirts were just DECIMATED! The Red Shirts and Geoff Garrett are trying to calm things down, that just seemed to make things worse with Tack Angel for some reason! It’s anarchy out here, and it’ll be anarchy on Xcite, so don’t miss it!

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