The studio crowd erupted into cheers as the commentary team for the maiden voyage of EBW on X came out to have a seat at the announce table. It was none other than...



Apple Kid: Welcome to EBW Studio! Welcome to Onett! Welcome BACK to EBW! After months of corporate nonsense, and hostile takeovers, the spirit of EBW could not be defeated! We're still here! We're still standing! While the "other guys", those "Renegades" continue on television, we've moved to X, where the REAL action is! I'd say WE'RE the real Renegades now! 

Larry Grim: Well you especially, because you were ON the Board of Directors! 

Apple Kid: The worst kept secret apparently! I'm all about EBW, and I think that you and I both believe in the vision of Tali Mach! 

Larry Grim: Absolutely. We're all in on EBW! Folks, we are just getting started here! This place is packed! Wow! Let's keep that energy going as we talk about how this is going to go down. This studio show will give you the action, and the mic time, but you'd better believe we'll be hitting up bigger venues with bigger cards. Tonight we celebrate, in a BIG way. Trevor Mach will defend the EBW Championship against Ness! No one can come to the ring, and it's a two out of three falls match! We're starting big! 

Apple Kid: But don't take it from us!



Tali Mach: Welcome back to EBW, people! We're in OUR studio! This is OUR town! This is OUR brand of wrestling! We promise to deliver where it counts as we rise from the ashes, and show those asshats we broke away from, that we are HEART of wrestling! The lifeblood of wrestling! It all runs through us! The big event you all probably remember took out 3'dPW and TUE in the aftermath, but we have united, to STRIKE with FORCE! And we're going to do this 80's style and- Trevor, you wrote that cue card, didn't you? 

Trevor Mach: ...Possibly! My wife is absolutely correct and very sexy too I might add! YEEEEEAH BABY! EBW is BACK! Miss us? Tonight, I'm going to light up this ring against Ness! We're going to give you a bit of that 'ol 'rasslin we all crave so much. One of us is walking out with that sweet meteor belt, the EBW Championship, the TRUE to prize in wrestling. Sorry, to you know who. You have "Super" belt, but it ain't the EBW Championship. The EBW Championship has been around for twenty years in one form or another. It survived, like we survive, and I'm not looking to become a trivia note on who botched the debut of the NEW EBW with a loss in the main event. Ain't gonna be. I'm too ready for this! It's a fresh start! It's a new beginning! Let's GET HYPE! BOOSH! 

Tack Angel: I look forward to seeing what the future holds for us. I sure do miss my "sensational" friends I can't really talk about that much on the air, but I'm looking out in the crowd and I'm seeing some colorful fans. Any of you ladies interested in becoming my Star Lights? The dark haired one is grabbing onto the very muscular man beside her, and the one in yellow is just holding up a big "X" with her arms. I think I get the picture. It was a joke anyways! Just a joke! You don't know how hard it is for Tack Angel...to tell a joke. Listen, the Star Prince loves EBW just like everyone else here. I made my name in EBW! I found a family in EBW, and I've got a lot more to give. Onett is Star Prince country from here on out!

Tali Mach: It's going to be a great night! It's a celebration! It's-



The Auditor: Rebirth...

A faint smile crossed his lips.

The Auditor: Such a fascinating word. It carries hope. It suggests renewal. Redemption. The promise that what once failed might somehow become greater than before.

He closed the file in his hands with deliberate care.

The Auditor: I have spent an eternity proving otherwise. You see... darkness is not merely the absence of light. It is patient. It is inevitable. It waits. Light exhausts itself trying to shine. Darkness simply exists. Light reaches out. Darkness just...is.

He began walking toward the camera.

The Auditor: Across your little company, I see dreamers. Heroes. People who still believe they are writing the next great chapter. They speak of new beginnings. Fresh opportunities. A brighter tomorrow.

He chuckled quietly.

The Auditor: That optimism...is precisely why they will fail.

He stopped inches from the camera.

The Auditor: My purpose has never changed. I do not destroy hope. That would be too merciful. I document it. I measure it. I allow it to grow...just enough...that every scream becomes meaningful when it is extinguished.

A thick silence settled over the room.

The Auditor: I cannot permit light to escape the darkness. Because if even one spark survives..others begin to believe. Belief becomes courage. Courage becomes resistance. Resistance becomes rebellion. And rebellion threatens the natural order.

His eyes narrowed under his glasses. 

The Auditor: That...cannot be allowed. I have assembled my own congregation. Not heroes. Not champions. Predators. They do not crave applause. They hunger for something far more satisfying.

He looked back up.

The Auditor: They hunger for hope. Because hope tastes sweetest when it is ripped away.

His smile widened for the first time.

The Auditor: This fledgling rebirth of Earthbound Wrestling has convinced itself it stands at the dawn of a glorious new age. I see only another case file. Another obituary waiting for its date. Another collection of broken spirits destined for my archive.

He leaned forward, his voice dropping to almost a whisper.

The Auditor: Tell your heroes to lace their boots. Tell your fans to cheer while they still remember how. Tell your champions to hold those titles close...because my monsters are coming to relieve them of every illusion they still possess. Not simply their victories. Not merely their championships. Their certainty...courage...belief that goodness inevitably triumphs.

He gently closed the file one final time.

The Auditor: When the lights go out...they will discover something I have always known. Darkness does not fear the light. The light fears what waits inside the darkness.

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Larry Grim: Well, I wasn't expecting to see HIM here, but it looks like The Auditor has followed us to Onett. 

Apple Kid: Someone get that guy some ointment! He looks rough! 

Larry Grim: So who are his monsters? 

Apple Kid: Wish I knew...or maybe I don't WANT to know?

Larry Grim: Fans, we're about to get into the action, but first, we need to tell you about what we'll be up to later this week! You're going to want to get your tickets now for the grand reopening of the Onett Battle Dome, a smaller venue than the Iwata Memorial Arena, but it was so good to us in the past, so we'll be returning there for the EBW Freedom 250! It's the celebration for two hundred and fifty years of Eagleland greatness! 

Apple Kid: Our...former colleagues have decided to forgo the celebrations, and instead decided to go to Scaraba...in July of all times...and you'll never guess who their new "World" Champion is. All I can say is, watch your back Cade. At EBW Freedom 250, we will see....THE DAN CLUB in action! You miss those guys? A lot of people do. We've been paying attention to social media. We've been peering out of the bubble. We love those guys, but do you love those guys, and it turns out you do love those guys, so they're in, and we'll be seeing them at the Onett Battle Dome for EBW Freedom 250! Get those tickets now! We'll have a full card for you by the end of the evening, but right now, we're going to see the first match in our studio. 

Larry Grim: That's right, former 3'dPW and VBW Champion Dante Ward, a hard hitting protege of Lobster Man, who had just found himself out of prison when 3'dPW scooped him up and made him a local star. He's in EBW now, and he'll be put to the test by the ultimate EBW underdog. The never say die Picky Minch! Twenty years later, the kid with the bowl cut is a veteran, and he's ready to break in a new EBW ring, so let's get to it!

EBW: Reborn
EBW Studio, Onett
X

1. Singles: Dante Ward vs. Picky Minch
-The opening contest wasted no time establishing the pace for this historic evening. The first ever match for the new EBW era in EBW Studio. Picky Minch tried to overwhelm Dante Ward early with quick dropkicks and evasive movement, frustrating the larger competitor by refusing to stay in one place for more than a few seconds. Picky even managed to send Ward tumbling to the outside with a flying forearm before going to the outside and splashing him against the guard rail, and that brought the studio crowd to its feet.

Ward weathered the early storm, however, and slowly began imposing his power advantage. A thunderous clothesline nearly turned Picky inside out before Ward followed with a massive sidewalk slam for a close two count. Every attempt Picky made to build momentum was cut short by Dante's crushing strikes and methodical pace, as he punished the veteran wrestler with repeated backbreakers and heavy corner splashes.

Picky made one final desperate comeback, countering another slam into a tornado DDT before connecting with a springboard crossbody that nearly earned the win. The crowd bit hard on the near fall, but Ward kicked out with authority. As Picky attempted one last aerial attack, Ward caught him in midair, lifted him onto his shoulders with frightening ease, and drove him into the canvas with a devastating Tombstone Piledriver.
Winner: Dante Ward via Tombstone Piledriver -> Pin 

Larry Grim: Wow! What a win for Dante Ward! Let it be known that this hard hitter is the first winner of EBW's new era! A big deal to be sure. Why? Well we have a literal pay window! You want that winner's purse and you want to impress the booker man. Whomst've is the booker man? Well, Little Mac of course! The original Green Bomber is going to be watching closely to see who gets on our bigger shows! You're going to want to put forth big efforts to impress Little Mac. 

Apple Kid: Well, one match we can confirm for EBW Freedom 250 has just been announced! Dan Club will be joining forces to take on the Sukajan Trio of Tommy Meppu, Johnny Meppu, and Gordy Knicker! Three up and comers with attitude! Two of the three will be in action next, but we have very special guests to watch the match! It's-






Bashin Dan: EBW! We're back! Yeah! 

Benjamin: It's good to be out here again with all of you wonderful people! 

Jammer: You didn't see me out back missing jump shots! You didn't see that! That was a different guy! 

Larry Grim: Welcome back, Dan Club! We're told you turned down a big contract with the other guys to be here!

Bashin Dan: Of course we did. We strive to be the best, and we want the best competition, and we want to be in a locker room that is fair and honorable. If you're going to play the game, play it right. 

Jammer: Well some would argue that we should be carnies and TAKE THE MONEY in that case, but no, we weren't going to work for...them.

Benjamin: "They" have already shown what kind of people they are, and the things people feared came true. We took an oath to stand by Trevor Mach in that fight, and we're holding to that oath. 

Bashin Dan: Wow, that guy in the crowd over there was really excited by that. Keeping an oath? Yeah, we live by that code too. We're EBW through and through. I had to part with my wife, as she is going elsewhere right now, but it's not exactly like I could follow her there, so might as well work with my father-in-law....who doesn't like that I call him that! 

Jammer: Look, we're here to slam and jam just like we always do. So the locker room is lacking our lady friends, but that'll just keep us focused on-

Bashin Dan: Battle Spirits! We can start playing backstage again and-

Jammer: Wrestling! 

Bashin Dan: Right! Of course! Wrestling! Battle Spirits is for AFTER wrestling! 

Jammer: Right. You got it. 

Benjamin: Right here and now, we're going to watch some wrestling. Let's see this Sukajan team in action. 

Bashin Dan: Right. My blood is pumping to get to take on some new challenges!

Apple Kid: Well you heard 'em! Let's get back to the action! Tommy and Johnny Meppu taking on the rough and tough new team of Snakebite and Vargas Wargrave!

2. Tag: Snakebite/Vargas Wargave vs. Tommy Meppu/Johnny Meppu
-The Meppu brothers of the Sukajan Trio entered looking to prove that speed and chemistry could overcome the overwhelming brutality of Snakebite and Vargas Wargrave. Tommy and Johnny dazzled the audience during the opening minutes with crisp tandem offense, constantly isolating Snakebite through rapid tags, stereo dropkicks, and impressive double team combinations.

Snakebite eventually created an opening by driving Tommy shoulder first into the steel ring post, allowing Vargas Wargrave to seize control. From that point on, the match became increasingly physical. Vargas battered Tommy with heavy Euroland uppercuts while Snakebite repeatedly cut the ring in half, preventing Johnny from making the desperately needed tag.

The studio crowd erupted when Tommy finally escaped a devastating powerbomb attempt with a hurricanrana, crawling inch by inch toward his corner as both partners stretched desperately for the tag.

Johnny exploded into the match like a house on fire.

Flying forearms.

A spinning heel kick.

A diving missile dropkick that sent Vargas staggering across the ring.

For a brief moment it looked as though the brothers might pull off the upset, but Snakebite's experience quickly shifted the momentum once again. Catching Johnny from behind, Snakebite hoisted him high into the air with a vicious Bucklebomb that launched him spine-first into the turnbuckles. Before Johnny could even collapse, Vargas charged across the ring and nearly took his head off with a thunderous Big Boot.

Johnny crumpled to the mat as Vargas covered him for the 1-2-3. 
Winners: Snakebite/Vargas Wargrave[o] via Bucklebomb x Big Boot to Johnny Meppu -> Pin

Larry Grim: And the monster duo of Snakebite and Vargas wore down the young hot shots and beat them in the middle of the ring. They were impressive though. 

Bashin Dan: Definitely. At EBW Freedom 250, we're expecting a big challenge from them and Gordy Knicker. We've seen their 3'dPW work, and we're excited for the-

Apple Kid: Wait! Look! Look who is joining Snakebite and Vargas in the ring!



Larry Grim: The Auditor! This is who he was talking about? He's realigned with Snakebite, and he's taken in Vargas Wargrave! We know Dante Ward has to be watching this closely backstage. He and Vargas were heated rivals and both proteges of Lobster Man...when he was more with it of course. 

Apple Kid: Speaking of big guys who have totally lost it, where is Big Chugga Chungus? Dan? Jammer? Benjamin? 

Benjamin: Uh....

Bashin Dan: That's a great question. 

Jammer: No one has seen that dude in months, and quite frankly, I'm fine with that. He was a pain, his life was falling apart, and it was his own fault! Totally fine if he stays away until his gets his life back on track. Huh?



Jammer: This thing again? Why do I keep finding this everywhere?

Apple Kid: Well alright then! I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsors here on X! First, is that item Jammer is currently holding, Don't Touch Me Kevin! Sold in your local drug stores with bats, guns, frying pans, AND bears that will take damage for you. Next of course, is Cafe Noir brand coffee! The darkest brews straight from the cauldron, and the face of their brand, Java Coffington, is ALSO all in on EBW. The EBW Tag Team Champions Rise and Grind will be at EBW Freedom 250! They'll be taking on The Sharks in tag action, as Mayor Franky's Team 200X continue to wage war, whether it be TUE or the NEW EBW. 

Larry Grim: Before we get to our main event, let's get a look at that card, shall we? Steve, can you pull that up?

EBW Freedom 250
Onett Battle Dome, Battle Dome

1. No Rules Singles: Dante Ward vs. Tony Wonder
2. Singles: Ness vs. Daimon Kuro 
3. EBW Tag Team Championships: Grind(c)/Java Coffington(c) vs. Shark #1/Shark #2
4. 6-Man Tag: Bashin Dan/Benjamin/Jammer vs. Gordy Knicker/Johnny Meppu/Tommy Meppu
5. Singles: Arsene St. Marvelous vs. ? 
6. Tag: Trevor Mach/Tack Angel vs. Snakebite/Vargas Wargrave

Apple Kid: That's quite the show! Excited to be a part of it. Now you want to see it? You have to be there! Buy those tickets! Highlights and results will appear on X after a couple of days, and we'll fill you in next week, but nothing beats being there LIVE! That's what the NEW EBW is all about! 

Larry Grim: Now, it's time to truly celebrate this relaunch with an EBW Championship main event! Trevor Mach will defend the EBW Championship against Ness in a two out of three falls match, and that is NEXT!

3. EBW Championship 2 Out of 3 Falls: Trevor Mach(c) vs. Ness 
-With the EBW Championship on the line under Two Out of Three Falls rules, the atmosphere inside the Onett studio immediately changed. The audience knew they weren't simply watching a championship defense they were watching history in the making. 

The opening minutes were almost entirely technical. Trevor Mach and Ness circled one another cautiously before engaging in a lengthy exchange of wristlocks, headlocks, and counters that demonstrated how evenly matched the two competitors truly were. Every escape was met with applause as neither man was willing to make the first major mistake.

Ness eventually broke the stalemate by using his superior agility, ducking beneath Trevor's clothesline before connecting with a running dropkick that sent the champion rolling to the outside. The challenger immediately followed with a daring plancha over the top rope, crashing into Trevor and drawing a loud chant from the hometown crowd.

Trevor slowly rose, smiling despite the impact. Asking how Ness was going to win this from the outside, which made Ness chuckle before they lit each other up with hard shots. 

Back inside the ring, the pace accelerated dramatically. Trevor answered with his trademark power offense, flattening Ness with a brutal spinebuster before transitioning seamlessly into a Crab. Ness clawed desperately toward the ropes, finally forcing the break with only inches to spare.

The champion never allowed him time to recover.

A snap powerslam.

A release Hagen suplex.

A crushing elbow drop.

Each move came with increasing intensity as Trevor attempted to secure the opening fall.

Ness refused to stay down.

Every time Trevor believed he had finally broken the challenger, Ness found another burst of determination. A perfectly timed spinning kick staggered the champion before a running bulldog earned the closest near fall of the match.

The crowd erupted.

They found again to the outside to the delight of the studio audience. Trevor fist bumped a man in red and black in the crowd while they were out there. 

The referee's count climbed.

Eight.

Nine.

Both competitors barely slid into the ring before ten.

The audience applauded both men.

Back on their feet, they exchanged forearms in the center of the ring. Trevor answered with a lariat. Ness staggered but refused to fall. Another forearm. Another lariat. Neither competitor would surrender an inch.

Trevor finally gained the advantage by countering Ness's running attack into a spectacular pop-up powerbomb.

1-2-KICKOUT! 

Trevor couldn't believe it.

The champion pulled Ness back to his feet and attempted another power move, but the challenger slipped behind him and connected with a reverse hurricanrana that nearly spiked Trevor on his head.

1-2-KICKOUT!

Now exhausted, both men remained on their knees exchanging strikes instead of standing, each punch carrying more emotion than the last. The crowd stood almost unanimously, roaring louder with every exchange.

Trevor slowly stood first.

Ness followed.

Trevor attempted his finishing sequence.

Ness countered.

Trevor countered the counter.

Ness escaped again.

The sequence continued for nearly thirty seconds before Trevor finally caught Ness with a perfectly timed knee strike to the jaw that stopped him cold.

The champion wasted no time.

He hoisted Ness high into the air before planting him emphatically with the Burning Machismo.

1-2-3!

Trevor claimed the first fall.

Rather than allowing the victory to discourage him, Ness immediately attacked the moment the second fall began, surprising Trevor with renewed intensity. Running purely on heart, he connected with a flurry of offense that forced the champion onto the defensive for the first time all night. A spectacular flying kick nearly leveled Trevor, followed by a cradle that came within fractions of a second of evening the score.

The champion escaped just in time, only for Ness to rock him with the PK Rockin'.

1-2-3! 

Trevor realized the challenger wasn't going away, as the score was now tied up. 

He dug deeper.

Trevor countered Ness's PK Flash into a crushing fireman's carry slam before lifting him once more.

The second Burning Machismo landed even harder than the first.

The referee counted.

1-2-3! 

The bell rang.

Trevor Mach slowly released the hold before helping Ness back to his feet. The two men stood face to face in the center of the ring as the audience erupted into a standing ovation. Though defeated, Ness had pushed the champion like he wanted to, proving exactly why he remained one of Onett's most beloved competitors.

Trevor accepted his championship from the referee before raising it high above his head, nodding respectfully toward Ness as the challenger acknowledged the champion with a handshake. It was a fitting conclusion to a hard fought main event that showcased everything the new EBW hoped to represent: competition, resilience, and respect.
Winner: Trevor Mach -> V1 Title Defense! 



Larry Grim: That was incredible! Trevor Mach is STILL the EBW Champion! Make sure to get your tickets, and we'll see you at EBW Freedom 250! Welcome back to EBW! We're just getting started! 

Apple Kid: Buh-Bye!

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