Havok News Update

Tommy Dukes: Hey Renegades, it's me, the Lamont Sanford of Wrestling, Tommy Dukes! What did I mean by that? Well, I'm certainly not in black face. It's more like comparison of our jobs. I'm salvaging through all the news and updates that flow through this place, and I'm trying to show you the very best. I would say the treasure among the trash, but I don't want to get beat up. This allegory is getting away from me. So, it's 2018, and like the beginning of every new year, we will be having a New Year Rising, and we'll be joined by WBPW this year. We know that the NEW Havok World Champion Tack Angel will be making a defense, we just don't know against who yet, though it's obvious who the 7 Nation Army are angling for. We'll also see the newly named Knockout Bombers defend the Havok World Tag Team Championships against Takumi Inui and Dragon Shiryu. We do have the full card for Renegade Nation in Saturn City this week. The new recruits will be teaming up against the 7 Nation Army in an opening Trios match, Trevor Mach will be defended the King of Clash Championship against Kinniku Mike, and Tracy will be making her Havok return against a mystery opponent. All of this and much more on Renegade Nation.

Havok: Renegade Nation
Renegade Arena, Saturn City
Renegade Television

1. Trios: Vjhearson Golvoth/Harte Faust/Raymond Furstwood vs. Mudslide/Severide/Takuma Tsurugi
2. Singles: Subculture vs. Dragon Shiryu
3. Lady Renegades Trios: Hope Mach/Christina Angel/Iroha vs. Momo Miyuki/Dulce Reina/Demon Masaki II
4. Havok King of Clash: Trevor Mach(c) vs. Kinniku Mike
5. Lady Renegades Return: Tracy vs. ?
6. 8-Man Tag: Tack Angel/Sal Paradise/Firebrand X/Bashin Dan vs. Razorblade/Troy/Camilo Ortega/Magnum PT

Havok x WBPW: New Year Rising 2018
Five Guys Arena, Fiville
Renegade Television/ENN
 
1. Havok World Tag Team Championship: Trevor Mach(c)[Havok]/Subculture(c)[Havok] vs. Takumi Inui[Havok]/Dragon Shiryu[Havok]
2. Havok World Championship: Tack Angel(c) vs. ?

Saturn City Alleyway

Firebrand X was making his way down an alley...

Firebrand X: ...I don't know why you're looking at me like that Camera Lakitu. I don't have anything to eat for you. The mouth hole isn't big enough for food on this mask.

Tommy Dukes: Firebrand! Firebrand!

Firebrand X: Eh?

Tommy Dukes: *huff puff* I found you! It's not easy tracking you all down!

Firebrand X: I wasn't aware I was being tracked down. What do you want?

Tommy Dukes: I want to know why?

Firebrand X: Why what?

Tommy Dukes: Why did you attack Sal?

Firebrand X: Why did I what? I think you-

Tommy Dukes: FIREBRAND LOOK OUT!

Firebrand X was hit in the back with a bat by a man in a hoodie and a...uh...cat mask. It was obviously Sal Paradise.

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Hallway of Renegade Area

Sal Paradise was stretching, when Firebrand X walked in...

Sal Paradise: ...Sup.

Firebrand X: Sup?

Sal Paradise: Hi? Hello?

Firebrand X: Just playing games huh?

Sal Paradise: What? Did something happen? I don't know anything about it.

Firebrand X: You attacked me.

Sal Paradise: You attacked me first! You thought I cost you the title and took it out on me.

Firebrand X: I did no such thing. I never attacked you, but I'm thinking about it right now.

Sal Paradise: Is that right? Do it! Go for it X! I wanted no part of a fight with you. We were cool, but if you're going to do this, I'm not going to stop you. If you want to fight, I'll fight.

Firebrand X: ...You're being mislead.

Sal Paradise: And so are. I didn't cost you the title.

Firebrand X: I have my doubts.

Sal Paradise: And so do I.

Firebrand X: So...we're at an impasse?

Sal Paradise: Something else you're wrong about Firebrand. Assuming I know what that word means.

Firebrand X: *sigh*

Lady Renegades Locker Room

A video was playing of footage from SPARKLE on a television in the locker room. Rose was watching it off and to the side...

Lady M's: Right there. They fucking kidnapped Heather Mach, beat her, humiliated her, and chained her in that room for days. You see what they're capable of?

Rose Mulligan: ...I can't see a thing.

Lady M's: Well you're standing off the side like a dumb ass. Come around here!

Rose Mulligan: Alright fine. Whoa! They allowed that on television?

Lady M's: Well it's usually blurred. This was the uncut footage.

Rose Mulligan: She practically naked! Why....why do you have this?

Lady M's: ...

Rose Mulligan: Never mind.

Lady M's: I got a probl-

Rose Mulligan: I said never mind!

Hope Mach: Mom, what did you-WHOA! Why is Aunt Heather-

Lady M's: TURN IT OFF! No reason! Don't worry about it! What do you want!?

Hope Mach: You told me to bring Christina and Iroha!

Lady M's: Right. right. So, the Skull & Bones are back, and they are not to be taken lightly. Don't fuck around here, and think you can handle them on your own. If you hear or see them coming. Get ready. Do you hear me!?

Hope Mach: You got it.

Christina Angel: We won't let you down, and we won't let them beat us. Let's go ladies!

Iroha: I will do this for my new husband Star Prince!

Rose Mulligan: New husband?

Lady M's: You need to get caught up on all that Tack Angel shit. It's hilarious!

7 Nation Army Locker Room

Stuart: Razorblade...are we going to have a problem here? I didn't lose the title....you did.

Razorblade: Heh...no problems here. I got it then, and I'll get it again. You do your thing Stu. You're the boss eh?

Stuart: Love the attitude Razor. Now then, go out there and win tonight. The opposing team should be properly...destabilized. Now, onto you. Razorblade is one of my top men, but instead of letting him reclaim the title, I'm giving you this shot. I'm giving you the chance you've waited for for years. The all consuming thought that's been nagging at you and driving you mad. I give you this gift and you give me loyalty...and results. What do you say?

CP Munk: I say it's Munkening Time.

Stuart: .....

CP Munk: Yes, I'm in, and I will bring you Angel's head on platter.

Maniac: Hey Razor, is that an actual giant chipmunk or a guy in a suit?

Razorblade: ...I have no idea.

Havok: Renegade Nation
Renegade Arena, Saturn City
Renegade Television

1. Trios: Vjhearson Golvoth[o]/Harte Faust/Raymond Furstwood vs. Mudslide/Severide[x]/Takuma Tsurugi via Release Powerbomb -> Pin
2. Singles: Subculture beat Dragon Shiryu via KO Punch -> STO -> Pin
3. Lady Renegades Trios: Hope Mach/Christina Angel[o]/Iroha beat Momo Miyuki/Dulce Reina[x]/Demon Masaki II via Angel Driver -> Pin
4. Havok King of Clash: Trevor Mach(c) beat Kinniku Mike via TKO -> Title Defense!
5. Lady Renegades Return: S&B Masked Woman beat Tracy via Curb Stomp -> Pin
6. 8-Man Tag: Razorblade/Troy/Camilo Ortega[o]/Magnum PT beat Tack Angel/Sal Paradise/Firebrand X/Bashin Dan[x] via STO Bomber -> Pin

-The show opened with a shocker, as the new comers Vjhearson Golvoth, Harte Faust, and 10-year-old Raymond Furstwood, managed to defeat a contingent of the 7 Nation Army! Faust and Furstwood basically let Golvoth do all the damage. The jacked and imposing viking laid waste to Last Sunrise, leading to an intense stare down with Mudslide. Two big figures standing tall. Mudslide was looked a little caught off guard to see someone his size staring him down. The stare down opened up Golvoth to an attack by Severide, as he turned Golvoth for a big punch to the jaw, but Golvoth took it, laughed, and lifted Severide for a Release Powerbomb and the pin. Big win for the newcomer, who is 2-0 so far. Raymond Furstwood treated the victory like it was all his.
-Subculture took on Dragon Shiryu in singles action, a strikefest prelude to the World Tag Team Championship match at New Year Rising. Shiryu is still one of the best of the new rising talent, but no matter how good you are, a KO Punch from the Green Bomber will serve as the great equalizer. Shiryu was rocked by the punch, and it threw off his Rozan Shoryu-Ha, allowing Subculture to duck it and hit the STO Bomber for the pin.
-Lady Renegades Trios action, saw Hope, Christina, and Iroha defeat an uncoordinated and frustrated Momo Miyuki, Dulce Reina, and Demon Masaki II. The team was already about to split before the match, but the big defeat here, lead to Momo walking away and Dulce Reina attacking Demon Masaki II, effectively ending the group. After the match the fan favorites celebrated, but the cheers were silenced when the sounds of motorcycles filled the arena once again.
-Trevor Mach put the King of Clash title on the line against Kinniku Mike, in the first title defense in a while that wouldn't involve bombs or blades or streetfights. Kinniku Mike was trying to reestablish himself as a singles competitor, and this would be an indicator of how ready he was. Mike had the power to take Mach down, and seemed to want to get that TKO, but Mach was faster, and while he couldn't use the knee to score the knockout blow, he did manage to get Mike off of his feet 3 times, leading to the TKO. Trevor Mach, still the King of Clash.
-Tracy was back in Havok, due to personal reasons that are too weird to get into here, and her first match back was set to be against a mystery opponent. The music played for Kelly Steele, but she was seen laid out in the back. Instead a woman on a motorcycle rolled in. She kept a black mask on and was clad in all leather. She stepped into the ring to face Tracy instead. The WBPW defector was at the top of her game, dominating the proceedings and almost hitting the TikTak, but then the mystery woman stopped playing possum and fought back, brawling with Tracy and smashing her head against the exposed turnbuckle, busting her open. The bloody Tracy was hit with the Curb Stomp before the pin and the win. The woman began to cut Tracy's hair, until Lady M's and Rose Mulligan ran out to make the save. Star Prince Tack Angel came out early to check on Tracy, who got the wrong idea and embraced a panicking Tack.
-The main event saw the Star Prince lead Sal Paradise, Firebrand X, and Bashin Dan against Razorblade, Troy, Camilo Ortega, and Magnum PT. Obviously, Sal and Firebrand were at odds, and with that chaos, the 7 Nation Army managed to dominate. Razorblade threw Dan around the ring, going for the pin after an Exploder. 1-2-Kickout! Razor was shocked by the kickout. Troy tagged himself in and hit a running big boot on the Renegade Captain. 1-2-Kickout! Still, the young Captain survived. Ortega tagged in and put Dan out of his misery with the STO Bomber for the pin and the win for the 7 Nation Army. Tack tried to save Dan, and Sal and Firebrand finally got into the game to help as well, leading to a big brawl. The familiar theme of CP Munk played as he rushed down to the ring to get into Star Prince's face. The crowd in the ring parted as they stared off to end the show.

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Limo

Stuart was riding around Saturn City, making calls on his phone. He happened to notice Magnum PT looked very concerned sitting across from him.

Stuart: *on the cell* Hey, I'm going to have to call you back. Yeah. Yeah. Don't worry, I'll make sure they all know. You got it. Bye. PT? You're looking troubled.

Magnum PT: Really? How could you tell?

Stuart: Magnum please, I pay attention to these details. I've never seen your mustache so droopy.

Magnum PT: Oh...right. I'm just having a bit of a crisis right now.

Stuart: I know what your problem is. You don't remember who you're a spy for anymore do you?

Magnum PT: You knew?

Stuart: You've been scribbling "Am I a traitor?" over and over on your arm there. Listen to me Magnum. You are a soldier, a valuable soldier in the 7 Nation Army. Alright? Remember that.

Magnum PT: Right. Right. But...why did I turn on Eagleland?

Stuart: Because Eagleland turned on you.

Magnum PT: It did?

Stuart: Yes.

Magnum PT: Oh. Alright.

Stuart: Heh. I wish more of you were this compla-loyal.

Magnum PT: These colors don't run boss. I mean...the old ones apparently did...and I didn't think they could...but these ones...not so much. I'm totally in the 7 Nation Army.

Stuart: Glad to hear it PT. I was just on the phone with another Renegade looking to make the jump officially.

Magnum PT: Who is it?

Stuart: You know who it is PT. Remember?

Magnum PT: ...No! WHO AM I-

Stuart: Wait! Wait! I didn't tell you yet. That's on me. That's on me.

Magnum PT: Oh...oh...alright then.

Stuart: It's-

Jackson Kain's House

Degrees and Jeff Andonuts got out of a taxi cab in front of a very large, and very expensive looking home, complete with a golden Jackson Kain water fountain...

Degrees: ...Did you know he lived in a place like this?

Jeff Andonuts: I assumed it would be nice. He is a movie star after all. Still, that begs the question...

Degrees: Why did he make us take a cheap cab?

Jeff Andonuts: Exactly.

Jackson Kain: My friends! Welcome to Casa de Kain! Come on in! How was the trip over?

Degrees: Fine, but then demoralizing on second viewing. What's up?

Jackson Kain: I wanted to show you guys something! Follow me the garage!

Jeff Andonuts: Where is the garage? I didn't see one outside.

Jackson Kain: Secret sub-basement! We have to take the elevator!

Degrees: Of course we do.

The trio got into an elevator, that activated when Kain lifted the head on a statue of himself and pushed a button. The elevator took them to a garage full of fancy cars.

Degrees: You showing us your car collection? That's not really our hobby or anything. Medical and Science Doctors here remember?

Jackson Kain: I actually didn't. Thank you for reminding me. No, as the new Red of our team Metal Havok, I wanted to show you guys something that's really going to tie us together and motivate us to win back the Trios Championships.

Jeff Andonuts: What is....oh...sweet science.

A three seater motorcycle was parked in front of them. The center seat red, and the ones on the sides black and yellow respectively. "Metal Havok" adorned the sides.

Degrees: Wow. It's....it's something.

Jeff Andonuts: Motorcycles terrify me.....but but but this looks safe! Totally safe.

Jackson Kain: ...You guys...ARE going to hop on aren't you? Look, I even got you helmets made!

Degrees: Uh...sure.

Jeff Andonuts: Why not?

Jeff and Degrees put on their helmets and hesitantly sat in their seats.

Jeff Andonuts: I'm sure this is going to be fine. In fact, thank you for the show of solidarity Jackson. We're glad you're back with us. It was worth it to return to the ring.

Degrees: Yeah man. So how long have you been riding? I bet you learned from your action movies yeah?

Jackson Kain: What? Oh no. My stunt double did the riding! This will be a first for me.

Degrees: WHAT?! WHAT?!

Jeff Andonuts: ABORT!

It was too late, as a ramp appeared that lead to the outside. Kain floored it and the vehicle rushed up and out into the air...

10 Minutes Later...

The EMTs and Firefighters were still puzzled at how the motorcycle managed to get up into the tree. Luckily, the driver was alright, but Degrees and Andonuts asked to be taken in for a full check up.

Therapist Office

A therapist in Saturn City, Dr. Steinbaum was making her way to her office...

Dr. Steinbaum: Whoa, you see that weather out there Katherine? Do I have any phone calls? Where is my appointment list. Katherine? Kath?

Dr. Steinbaum looked around the desk to see her receptionist out cold on the floor.

Dr. Steinbaum: ...Did you drink decaf again? Kath?

?: She's clocked out.

Steinbaum slowly peered into her dark office. A figure is sitting in one of the chairs...

Dr. Steinbaum: ...Do you have an appointment?

?: ...Does it matter?

Dr. Steinbaum: I only help people if I'm getting paid.

?: How thoughtful. How about I let you leave this office alive?

Dr. Steinbaum: ...Sounds fair. You are a fair...uh...lady?

?: Sit down.

Dr. Steinbaum: Yes. Right. Of course. So, what brings you in here today?

?: I've been looking back on a lot of the things I've done in my life, and I think maybe one or two of those things might have crossed a line.

Dr. Steinbaum: Not counting this?

?: No...this was fun.

Dr. Steinbaum: You COULD go see a Priest. I wouldn't...but you could.

?: I don't need forgiveness. I don't give a shit about that. I need to make sense of shit. Years back, I took a turn for the dark. I founded a group, and that group....they did terrible things to people. I loved it. I loved every second of it. It felt good. Things changed though, and now they're back. They're back and I'm on the outside looking in. In this group, I attacked my husband's cousin, chained her up, and humiliated her. In this group, I tricked my daughter, and put her through the wringer. I crossed a line, and I left the group. I put it behind me. I chalked it up to never ending side effects of once being the host of a chaotic alien creature.

Dr. Steinbaum: Wait what?

?: But in reality, it's probably just all me. I'm just a villain.

Dr. Steinbaum: Wait, go back.

?: I've tried to make amends and fix things, but I have to admit, I miss the thrill of it. They all act like I'm forgiven, like it never even happened in fact. I could so easily just...slip back into the role. I-

Dr. Steinbaum: You ARE feeling guilt, or else you would just do it.

?: No, I don't give a fuck. I've made that very clear. I even have a book out titled "I Don't Give a Fuck", and the follow up "I STILL Don't Give a Fuck".

Dr. Steinbaum: Huh...I don't think I read those.

?: So as you see, how could I give a fuck? Huh? Huh?!

Dr. Steinbaum: You're shedding a tear.

?: A tear? Damn you tear, I thought I rid my body of those years ago!

Dr. Steinbaum: So I feel like you should embrace the feelings of guilt, and do your best to free yourself of that burden. Let it go, forgive yourself, and do what your heart tells you is right.

?: My heart huh? Last time I listened to that, I kissed a man I threw through a wall. Years later....here we are. *sigh* Fine. I'll do it. I'll do it. Thanks.

Dr. Steinbaum: You...uh..leaving now?

?: Sure. Just one more thing. I told you you'd leave here alive, but not conscious.

Dr. Steinbaum: Kath...cancel my...oh right.

87's Locker Room

Retro Hippie backed out of the room, as smoke billowed out with him...

Retro Hippie: *cough cough* Yikes! I can't breathe! Why is that the rest of the world is kicking the habit, and he starts smoking enough to make up for it? I wish he'd get with the times and jump on board the vape train.

At that moment he ran into a large imposing figure...

Retro Hippie: Oh crud! Listen big guy, I'm sorry about that and-

Mudslide: Vapetrain.

Retro Hippie: Eh?

Mudslide: ...I like that. I'm the Vapetrain.

Retro Hippie: ...Sure pal...whatever you want. *shurgs*

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The NEW Angel House

Christina Angel puttered to the house on a crappy scooter...

Christina Angel: ...It's gas efficient...remember the efficiency. Dad? Dad, are you here? We have GOT to talk!

Christina walked into the living room to see a lot of renovations...

Christina Angel: Dad? Are you...uh...making yourself at home?

Tack Angel: You bet! I'm making the place feel more like home. What? Your Dad can renovate! I'm a "Tack" of all trades! AHAHA-

Christina Angel: We need to talk about this Harem situation Dad!

Tack Angel: Oh cracker doodles. Look, I have NOTHING to do with that. They're working it out!

Christina looked outside to see the women arguing outside.

Christina Angel: Huh. Looks REALLY successful. Dad, you have to put a stop to this.

Tack Angel: They won't listen to me!

Christina Angel: Grandpa, talk to him.

Wayne Angel: Frankly, I'm proud of him Christina. He really got himself out there, and made a lot of women realize what a special little man my son is. Your mother would be proud too....if she were with us right now.

Tack Angel: Dang it Dad, she's off gambling, she's not dead. You got to word that differently.

Wayne Angel: Oh right...sorry. By the way, since you're up on that ladder, would you please hang this up on the wall?

Tack Angel: A horseshoe?

Wayne Angel: Yes, from my beloved horse. I wish it were still here.

Tack Angel: ...It's with Mom! They're NOT dead!

Wayne Angel: I just miss them so much!

Tack Angel: Oh for crying out loud.

Christina Angel: Dad...

Tack Angel: Listen my little Starlight. The Star Prince is a righteous, moral man. I would NEVER engage in any harem antics that I didn't run by your mother first....I mean at all. I love her very much. I will figure out how to deal with these other two.

Christina Angel: Three.

Tack Angel: What?

Christina Angel: ...There are three of them out there with Mom now.

Tack Angel: ....NAAAAAANIIIIIII!!!!

Christina Angel: Yep, that's who it is.

Tack Angel: WHAT?! WHAT?! WHAT?! WHA-

Tack nearly dropped the horseshoe, but grabbed it right before it hit Christina in the head...

Tack Angel: Wow...that-

Christina Angel: Dad, don't do it!

Tack Angel: THAT was lucky! AHAHAHAHAHAHA!

-

Five Guys Arena, Fiville

A press conference was held in Fiville, hyping up the New Year Rising event that was quickly approaching. The Havok x WBPW Supershow had an updated card and some big announcements...

Ryan IQ: Like I said, I'd rather have the troops on the same page, but wrestling is a competitive sport, and two of my guys are not seeing eye to eye right now. I'll let them settle it. It'll be a great match. Come on up here guys.

Sal Paradise: Hey, let's not get hasty here. I'm not the one that's been jumping me. I mean how could that be me? I'm the one getting jumped, so I couldn't be doing it! Firebrand, you got a problem with me, and that's fine, but blaming me for your title loss has REALLY been bugging me. Can't shake it, not till I beat you.

Firebrand X: I never attacked you. You're falling for the imposter in a mask bit. Look, you can very easily buy replica masks right over there at that booth. They look the same as mine. I would never attack from behind. If I had an issue, I'd stare you down. I don't know if you're with the 7 Nation Army or not, but something has been started here, and it's going to end in the ring. Whoever wins...whoever loses...we finish it there. Do you hear me?

Sal Paradise: ...Barely behind the mask, but yeah..."imposter mask bit" huh? Make me sound like I'm a dummy.

Firebrand X: Did I hurt your feelings?

Sal Paradise: NO! I'm just...disappointed.

Retro Hippie: Come on Sal, let's get you a big ol' soft pretzel.

Sal Paradise: Yeah...that WOULD cheer me up.

Next up, the KO Bombers came up to make their match against Takumi and Shiryu official. Of course they traded some banter first...

Takumi Inui: You know what I hate? Interference. I'd hate it if Subculture wasn't being entirely honest with us and the 7 Nation Army decided to get involved.

Trevor Mach: You know what I hate? In sitcoms during certain episodes a character will show an interest in a hobby out of nowhere, and then it's NEVER referenced again outside of that episode. That's garbage writing, and I personally won't stand for it.

Subculture: Inui, you've got nothing to worry about. I'll knock your block off by myself. This team, whether we like it or not.

Trevor Mach: Not.

Subculture: Is the best thing going right now. No one hits harder. We're going to go into this on the same page and...hey wait...what's that?

Trevor Mach: What?

Subculture: Your fists. Where's the green tape?

Trevor Mach: Eh?

Subculture: You're wearing fingerless gloves. I thought we were both wearing the green tape.

Trevor Mach: Well yeah...that ONE day.

Subculture: Wait a minute...I've been wearing this damn jacket all week, and you just wore the tape for one day?!

Trevor Mach: I didn't want to look stupid!

Subculture: Stupid?! What the hell do you-

Dragon Shiryu: It seems you're not on the same page after all. Chaos will be your downfall.

Trevor Mach: Never! Chaos is home for me baby. *lights cigarette* Listen, I've got respect for you two, which is more than I can say for SOME people!

Subculture: You son of a-

Trevor Mach: I never said I was talking about you! I probably WAS, but still. Anyways, you two are far and away the absolute best...which makes it all the more baffling and mysterious that we're STILL somehow that much better.

Subculture: Better than the best? It doesn't make sense, but it describes me perfectly.

Trevor Mach: Better than the ABSOLUTE best Subbie.

Subculture: How are we so good?

Trevor Mach: It scares me sometimes you know?

Takumi Inui: Enough talk. Let's sign the contract and have the show stealing match everyone knows is going to happen.

Subculture: Now that I can get behind.

Ryan IQ: That's what I'm talking about! A great feud centered around being the best tag team. THAT is what is going to illustrate our desire to elevate the World Tag Team Championships to S Rank status! It's like a homage to classic tag rivalries of the past!

Trevor Mach: Yeah? Well make like the H in homage and be fucking silent Ry-Q, cause this ain't one of those. It's no homage, and it's no mirage. Best tag teams ever making your classics look like trash compared to the new hotness!

Kinniku Mike was pleasantly surprised to find out a challenge he threw down was answered...

Kinniku Mike: Wait seriously?

Mr. Pirkle: Seriously. Ness here heard your challenge, and he's more than willing to put the Grand Championship on the line against you.

Kinniku Mike: My Strong Tits are pleased, but what's the catch?

Mr. Pirkle: No catch...Ness just really wanted to give you a shot, and he never backs down from a-

Kinniku Mike: Paula did it didn't she?

Mr. Pirkle: Huh?

Kinniku Mike: Last Supershow we met in the hallway, and she got me talking about my feelings and shit, and how much it hurt when Momo left and she felt sorry for me. That's what's happening isn't it? Ness, don't you lie to me!

Ness: ...*nod*

Kinniku Mike: Damn! Well fine...I'm...gonna do it anyways! Uuuuu!

The big finale came with the contract signing between Tack Angel and CP Munk for the Havok World Championship at New Year Rising. The stakes were made even more well done with the announcement that the VBW Insane Pain Championship was also on the line...

Tack Angel: Munk, I just want to say, I'm REALLY happy that you're back in the big leagues. You're a good friend, and-

CP Munk: You're joking right?

Tack Angel: Eh?

CP Munk: Look at me! Look at what I've been through! The pain and torment I've had to live with for YEARS! BECAUSE OF YOU!

Tack Angel: But-

CP Munk: BUT NOTHING! I was ALWAYS the better between us! I trusted you as a partner, and a mentor for my nephew Cherub Kid, but you snaked your way into MY SPOT! MY DESTINY! THEN, you tossed Cherub aside like trash!

Tack Angel: That doesn't sound like me at all Munk. I think you're mistaken.

CP Munk: You act all happy to see me again, but deep down you've been fearing this moment, when the past would come back to haunt you, and to strike you down! The 7 Nation Army opened the door to your end "Star Prince". By the way, what a stupid STUPID gimmick!

Tack Angel: Hey! That's not nice at all. I never said a word when we were the Journey tag team, and that was the worst gimmick I ever had.

CP Munk: THAT WAS THE HIGH POINT OF MY CAREER YOU BASTARD!

Tack Angel: I'm sorry! I didn't-

Ryan IQ: By the way, I'm totally capitalizing on this while I have the chance. Next Renegade Nation, ahead of this title for title showdown, we're going see....for ONE NIGHT ONLY, the reunion of Journey!

Tack Angel and CP Munk: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Havok: Renegade Nation
Renegade Arena, Saturn City
Renegade Television

1. Singles: Vapetrain vs. Benjamin
2. Singles: Kinniku Mike vs. ?
3. Lady Renegades Singles: Christina Angel vs. Murasaki
4. Non-Title Singles: Trevor Mach vs. Takumi Inui
5. One Night Only! Journey Reunion!: Tack Angel/CP Munk vs. Firebrand X/Sal Paradise

Havok x WBPW: New Year Rising 2018
Five Guys Arena, Fiville
Renegade Television/ENN

1. Havok Trios Championship: Troy(c)[Havok]/Camilo Ortega(c)[Havok]/Magnum PT(c)[Havok] vs. Bashin Dan[Havok]/Benjamin[Havok]/Slam Master Jam[Havok]
2. Singles: Sal Paradise[Havok] vs. Firebrand X[Havok]
3. Havok Television Championship: Cade(c)[WBPW] vs. Grind[Havok]
4. Havok World Tag Team Championship: Trevor Mach©[Havok]/Subculture©[Havok] vs. Takumi Inui[Havok]/Dragon Shiryu[Havok]
5. Women's Double Championship: Rose Mulligan(c)[Havok] vs. Paula[WBPW]
6. WBPW Grand Championship: Ness(c)[WBPW] vs. Kinniku Mike[Havok]
7. Havok World Championship/VBW Insane Pain Championship: Tack Angel©[Havok] vs. CP Munk(c)[Havok/VBW]
 

Havok x WBPW: New Year Rising 2018

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Special Thanks to Reverend Doctor Tack Angel MD Esquire for the video!

Havok x WBPW: New Year Rising 2018
Five Guys Arena, Fiville
Renegade Television/ENN

0. Havok vs. WBPW Rumble: Jackson Kain[Havok] vs. Akinan[WBPW] vs. Degrees[Havok] vs. Snakebite[WBPW] vs. Captain Strong[WBPW] vs. Vjhearson Golvoth[Havok] vs. Harte Faust[Havok] vs. Vapetrain[Havok] vs. Raymond Furstwood[Havok] vs. Razorblade[Havok] Winner: Akinan[WBPW]
1. Havok Trios Championship: Troy(c)[Havok]/Camilo Ortega(c)[o][Havok]/Magnum PT(c)[Havok] beat Bashin Dan[Havok]/Benjamin[Havok][x]/Slam Master Jam[Havok] via STO Bomber -> Pin -> Title Defense!
2. Singles: Sal Paradise[Havok] beat Firebrand X[Havok] via Kokoro-ni-Hirate -> Submission
3. Havok Television Championship: Cade(c)[WBPW] beat Grind[Havok] via DDT -> Pin -> Title Defense!
4. Havok World Tag Team Championship: Trevor Mach©[Havok]/Subculture©[Havok][o] beat Takumi Inui[Havok]/Dragon Shiryu[Havok][x] via KO Punch -> Pin -> Title Defense!
5. Women's Double Championship: Paula[WBPW] beat Rose Mulligan(c)[Havok] via Northern Lights Suplex -> Pin -> NEW Women's Double Champion!
6. WBPW Grand Championship: Ness(c)[WBPW] beat Kinniku Mike[Havok] via PK Brainbuster -> Pin -> Title Defense!
7. Havok World Championship/VBW Insane Pain Championship: CP Munk(c)[Havok/VBW] beat Tack Angel©[Havok] via GO 2 BED -> Pin -> NEW Havok World Champion!

-

Tommy Dukes: ....I got nothing. I have no comparison to make right now. I'm Tommy Dukes, and CP Munk is your new Havok World Champion. That's right, the Chipmunk Man or Guy in a Chipmunk suit, has returned from obscurity to cleanly defeat...CLEANLY DEFEAT....Star Prince. The Prince of Stars. The 1 out of 100 guys ACE! The 7 Nation Army...they invested in Munk...and that shit paid off...CLEARLY! I mean WOW! SO many people lost money on this! I LOST MONEY ON THIS! I'M NOT GETTING THAT BACK! Obviously, the 7 Nation Army are pleased...

7 Nation Army Locker Room

Stuart: Guys, I want to propose a toast to CP Munk, the face of our 7 Nation Army, and new Havok World Champion. Truly the Best in the World!

CP Munk: *sniff* ...This....this for the YEARS of HELL I had to go through to get here! I DESERVE THIS! BEST IN THE WOOOOOOOOOOOO-

Maniac: The guy in the suit actually beat Tack, which you couldn't do.

Razorblade: DON'T REMIND ME! DAMMIT!

Star Lair Locker Room

Tack Angel: ...

Amy Angel: Tack. Sweetheart, I know this had to be tough for you, losing and all, but don't let it get you down.

Tack Angel: Down? My friend succeeded! He achieved his dream! I'm so happy for him!

Amy Angel: Really?

Iroha: Our senpai husband is a true champion, unafraid of defeat, and able to see the bright side in everything.

Tracy: Quite frankly, it just makes me want you more.

Iroha: STAY AWAY FROM HIM!

Nani: Even though you lost, my clan will not allow me to marry a Chipmunk, so I can remain with you my beloved.

Tack Angel: Thanks ladies, but I'm going to be juuuuuuuuuuust fine!

Christina Angel: Dad, what are you going to do now?

Tack Angel: What do you mean?

Christina Angel: Grandpa's been renovating all that land to make space for...well all of those women over there. The expenses are enormous! He could only afford it when you were making the Champion's Bonus!

Tack Angel: .....oh no.

Lady Renegades Locker Room

Rose Mulligan is shaking as she lowers her head under the shower, letting the cool water wash away the blood.

Lady M's: Hey, you in here? Damn, that Paula bitch always hit hard, but I wasn't expecting her to throw you for a loop like that. I was looking out for the S&Bs during the match, and I find out you lost clean without them. Shocked to say the least.

Rose Mulligan: They were here...earlier.

Lady M's: What?

Rose Mulligan: On my way out they jumped me.

Lady M's: I never saw them enter the building.

Rose Mulligan: I think...I think they were already here.

Lady M's: Well shit.

Rose Mulligan: Funny...I didn't see you "looking for them" at all.

Lady M's: ...What are you implying Rose?

Rose Mulligan: Nothing...not a thing...just...give me time alone.

Lady M's: ...You think I had a part in this?!

Rose Mulligan: ...*sigh*...No. I trust you.

Lady M's: That makes you the biggest fool of all if you think you can trust me. Still...this wasn't on me.

Rose Mulligan: Yeah, but you just told me not to trust you.

Lady M's: Well...well you....alright so NO I didn't do it....now don't trust me AFTER I said that. K?

Rose Mulligan: K.

Lady M's: Right. You know a Lakitu is filming you naked right now.

Rose Mulligan: ...Too sore to care.

Lady M's: Hang on, I'll get it. COME HERE YOU BITCH!

Outside of Five Guys Arena

Firebrand X was looking at his mask when...

Sal Paradise: Hey, I want to talk to you.

Firebrand X: Here to gloat Paradise?

Sal Paradise: No way, that match rocked, and we both kicked ass. The most important thing is that neither of us cheated either. I think you were right. Someone else was wearing that mask, meaning I attacked you when you didn't do anything. So...I'm sooo...sooor...I'm sor....

Firebrand X: It's fine. I got it. Don't worry about it. Enjoy this win, because it won't happen again.

Sal Paradise: Yeah right. I think it'll happen whenever I want. Like for instance, I know that rumor is a match is going to take place to determine who will face the Star Prince for the right to challenge that guy in a Chipmunk Suit.

Firebrand X: ...I thought he was a real Chipmunk Man.

Sal Paradise: Yeah...I don't really know. Well, I'm throwing my hat into that match.

Firebrand X: Then so am I.

Kinniku Mike: Uuuuu!! So am I! I'm so pissed! I can't believe I lost AGAIN! I CAN'T KEEP LOSING! I REFUSE TO LOSE ANYMORE! THESE STRONG TITS DEMAND A WIN! I WILL GIVE IT TO THEM!

Sal Paradise: Now see, he thinks his tits are like two different other people.

Firebrand X: I think it's a metaphor.

Grind: I want in too! I ALSO lost, but if Mike can get into this, then so can I!

Stuart: *clap* *clap* *clap* Perfect. I'm glad to see that you've already initiated Plan B. I'm impressed. I can't wait to see you defeat the other three.

Grind: Wait...who was he talking to? Not me!

Kinniku Mike: NOT ME!

Sal Paradise: Not me!

Firebrand X: Not me either.

Grind: Uh...one of us...is lying.

Firebrand X, Kinniku Mike, and Sal Paradise: Obviously.

Grind: Right...obviously. Right.

-

Ryan IQ's Office

Ryan IQ: Money money money, I love money. Money money money, I love money. Mo-

Little Mac: So do I old friend.

Ryan IQ: Little Mac. Surprised to see you here. You're looking rich again.

Little Mac: Richer than ever.

Ryan IQ: What brings you here?

Little Mac: Well I thought I'd drop by with some VERY expensive champagne.

Ryan IQ: Oh!

Little Mac: And reintroduce Greed.

Ryan IQ: Oh.

Little Mac: Amigo, Tomo, Saxon, Novus, myself, and Master Lu.

Ryan IQ: Now that's not bad.

Little Mac: As a Greed alumni, I figured I'd give you a heads up, that we intend to throw ourselves into this scuffle you have going with the 7 Nation Army.

Ryan IQ: You want to help? That's great!

Little Mac: Oh no no no, we also intend to crush the Renegade competition too.

Ryan IQ: ...You're giving me a lot of false hope today Mac.

Little Mac: *slams money on the table* You WILL book this group in matches for the next show. They have to compete to get paid, and how am I going to make money back on my investment if we don't propel them towards title matches?

Ryan IQ: I don't take orders Mac....but I will keep this money.

Little Mac: Well, you never change.  Alright, but you know how this ends.

Ryan IQ: Right, with me drinking this champagne!

Little Mac: Heh...see you soon Ry-Q.

Ryan IQ: ...Hey...this wad of cash...it's just a twenty wrapped around ones! Dick!

Bad Dudes Bar

The KO Bombers were having a post match drink...

Trevor Mach: What the hell was up with that?!

Subculture: I know right!

Trevor Mach: I was NOT told Shiryu was coming out in the Gold shit this time around!

Subculture: What does it actually do?

Trevor Mach: No idea, but it scared the hell out of me! You knocked him out though! Damn man, you really DO hit hard!

Subculture: I don't think that should come as a surprise.

Trevor Mach: We are a DAMN GOOD tag team!

Subculture: I hate to admit, but it's true.

A disheveled Tack Angel slowly walked into the bar.

Tack Angel: Oh...h-hey Trevor.

Trevor Mach: Tackle Box! You see that match?! Subbie and I wrecked them! The KO Bombers man, turns out we're the best tag team ever.

Tack Angel: ...Best tag team? I...I see...

Tack somberly sits down as the conversation between Mach and Subbie turns into a drunken argument...

Bartender: What can I get you?

Tack Angel: Milk...better make it a chocolate. *sigh*

Havok: Renegade Nation
Twoson Fairgrounds, Twoson
Renegade Television

1. Singles: Vjhearson Golvoth vs. Slam Master Jam
2. Lady Renegades Tag: Tracy/Nani vs. Dulce Reina/Demon Masaki II
3. Tag: Takumi Inui/Dragon Shiryu vs. Severide/Takuma Tsurugi
4. Singles: Maniac vs Subculture
5. Lady Renegades Open Challenge to S&B: Rose Mulligan vs. ?
6. Havok World #1 Contender: Sal Paradise vs. Firebrand X vs. Grind vs. Kinniku Mike

-

Outside the Twoson Fairgrounds

A couple of motorcycles were parked outside. A third pulled up, as the masked S&B rider turned the bike off, Lady M's rushed her and pushed her to the ground, pushing the bike onto her.

Lady M's: Oops! Careful! Careful! Don't try and fight back now! That motor is still very very hot, and I'd hate to have get a whiff of your burned skin. You know what I'm going to do, I'm going to rip that mask off right now, and I'm going to find out who you are, and what you bitches are doing back here!

M's was about to rip the mask off, when two other masked S&B riders rushed her, picking her up off and slamming her head through a car door window. Hope and Christina ran out to fight them off while Rose carefully pulled a very bloody M's out of the car.

Tommy Dukes: Whoa! What's going on out he-Oh....my car.

Fairgrounds Hallway

Rose Mulligan tried to carry M's back inside, while ducking fans that were swarming her...

Fan #1: Rose, I'm such a huge fan!

Rose Mulligan: Excuse me.

Fan #2: You did so well against Paula. You lost, but we still believe in you!

Rose Mulligan: Out of my way please! She needs help.

Fan #3: We love you Rose!

Rose Mulligan: PLEASE!

Lady M's: It's fine...I got this.

M's grabbed a shirt that a fan was trying to get Rose to sign and uses it to cover the gash on her forehead.

Inside the Ring

The Fairgrounds were darkened, as a single spotlight shone on the center of the ring. In that spotlight....NEW Havok World Champion CP Munk.

CP Munk: Years ago, the wrestling world made a big mistake. A huge mistake. The biggest blunder to ever occur. You all chose to follow...Tack Angel. You looked to him as your guy, your ace, your hero. That 2-dimensional boy scout, he was your choice, but you were so wrong. So so wrong. See, I was the talent. I had the heart, the desire, and the fur to be the best! I already was the best. I still am the best. I have been and always will be the BEST! You should've have chosen me! You should have looked at me as the 1 out of 100 guys ACE! Now, I'm the 1 out of 101 guys ACE! That's even better! That's one guy better! That's me! VBW to EBW to obscurity. I watched someone else living the life I should have. I watched him corrupt my family, and make a mockery of the legacy I DID have! That's over now! None of you could have seen this coming, but here we are. CP Munk, YOUR Havok World Champion! BEST IN THE WOOOOOOORLD!

Stuart: Now now now Munk, I always believed in you. The 7 Nation Army only sees potential. I knew this would come to pass. You needed an opening, the 7 Nation Army provided, and now you have more gold than you can handle.

CP Munk: What do you mean, more than I can handle? I have both belts right here! I got the VBW Insane Pain Championship, and I've got my new belt, the Havok World Championship!

Stuart: True, but you actually have three belts.

CP Munk: What?

Stuart: That's right. You and Tack signed a contract that said your titles were on the line. Tack had more than one title though. A little known, often forgotten title belt that he treasures, so he keeps it to himself, but I remember. The EBW Mars Championship!

CP Munk: OH YEAH! That's mine too?!

Stuart: It is. It is rightfully yours. Tack Angel, come down here, and give that title to its rightful owner.

Tack Angel came out to a big reception, as the Renegades pleaded with him not to hand over the title.

Stuart: I'm surprised you actually came out here Tack. I figured you'd be so broken and humiliated we'd have to claim our property ourselves.

Tack Angel: Munk...I'm not out here for the 7 Nation Army. I'm here to talk to you. I want you to know that I'm happy and I'm proud of you. I've missed you as a friend and-

CP Munk: I don't want to hear it! That belt is mine! Give me what's mine!

Tack Angel: .....NOT MY BELTO!

CP Munk: IT'S MY BELT...O NOW! YOU TOOK EVERYTHING FOR ME, AND NOW I'M TAKING IT FROM YOU!

Tack Angel: I never took anything from you! I didn't get you released! I just did the best that I could!

CP Munk: Are you kidding me! I was told over and over how you insisted I be fired!

Tack Angel: THAT'S NOT TRUE!

CP Munk: WHAT?!

Stuart: Whoa whoa whoa. We're changing the subject here, let's get back to-

CP Munk: You're lying!

Tack Angel: Are you blind Munk? Look at me. When have I EVER tried to do something like that? When I was boss I didn't even fire people I couldn't stand, because I've always ALWAYS believed in fairness! You telling me you actually think I was literally responsible for getting you fired!?

CP Munk: ...Well, I-

Tack Angel: Munk...I don't know what happened, but I've NEVER wanted you held down! I did the best I could for you and for Cherub, and when you fell off the radar it made me sad! I always knew you were worthy of this, but you don't need them, you don't need the 7 Nation Army.

Stuart: Shut up and give him the title belt Tack!

Tack Angel: Munk...my friend...I'm sorry. I'M SORRY!

CP Munk: ...THAT...IS....ALL I EVER NEEDED TO HEAR!

Stuart: You got to be kidding me.

Tack Angel and CP Munk embraced, with tears in their eyes.

CP Munk: I DIDN'T MEAN TO BE SUCH A DICK!

Tack Angel: NO I'M THE....THAT THING YOU SAID!

Stuart: *sigh* Damn you Tack Angel. Come on out here 7NA, and dispose of them both.

Tack and Munk were suddenly blindsided by Troy, Razorblade, and Maniac. Tack and Munk were taking a beating, but fought back and eventually cleared the ring of the 7 Nation Army. Munk and Tack Angel stood tall.

Havok: Renegade Nation
Twoson Fairgrounds, Twoson
Renegade Television

1. Singles: Vjhearson Golvoth beat Slam Master Jam via Running Powerslam -> Pin
2. Lady Renegades Tag: Tracy[o]/Nani beat Dulce Reina[x]/Demon Masaki II
3. Tag: Takumi Inui/Dragon Shiryu vs. Severide/Takuma Tsurugi ended in a No Contest!
4. Singles: Subculture beat Maniac via KO Punch -> Pin
5. Lady Renegades Open Challenge to S&B: Rose Mulligan beat Masked S&B via DQ
6. Havok World #1 Contender: Kinniku Mike beat Sal Paradise[x], Firebrand X, and Grind via Muscle Buster -> Pin

- Opening contest saw the viking man Vjhearson Golvoth destroy Slam Master Jam in a quick squash. The big man pounded his chest in victory, demanding a better challenge. Raymond Furstwood tried to come out, but his grandfather grabbed him and turned him back around. Then Vapetrain came out. The 7NA big man reached the ring....eventually...and demanded a match against Vjhearson next week. A battle of the hosses.  
-Tracy and Nani, an old school team, reunited as Tack's Angels had a competitive battle against Dulce Reina and Demon Masaki II, but just like before, the returning veterans thwarted this hard luck team, when Tracy hit the TikTak on Dulce for the pin.
-Takumi and Shiryu nearly beat the KO-B at New Year Rising, but came up short. They tried to recover momentum against 7NA's Last Sunrise, but this potentially exciting match ended before it could start, as Saxon, Novus, Tomo, and Amigo rushed out in suits and attacked both teams. Little Mac looked like his was going to say something, but instead raised his arms as money fell from the sky. It wasn't real money mind you...but fake money that said "Greed". So...I wasted time fighting kids to grab as much as possible.
-Subculture and Maniac have been at each other's throats for weeks since Subbie left 7NA for the KO-B, and this was the in ring confrontation. Maniac was particularly blood thirsty, but Subculture's momentum seems unstoppable right now, as he pushed Maniac out of a Sliced Bread #2 attempt and landed a KO Punch for the pin. After the match, Maniac attacked Subbie from behind. Mach came out to make the save, but took his time to Subculture's frustration.
-Rose Mulligan came out to a huge reaction as she stood in the ring and demanded the masked S&B rider to come out and face her. The one that cost her and Havok the Double Women's Championship. A woman started running down to the ring, but stopped just short of entering the ring. Another masked S&B member rushed in from the other direction and attacked, starting the match. Rose was looking hurt, but she fought off the initial onslaught, and came back hard on her opponent. Hitting stiff elbows and setting up for the Bloody Bomb, but the other masked S&B member rushed in and joined in a 2-on-1 assault. M's limped her way down to try and help, but the S&B won the brawl and escaped unscathed when more help came for Rose.
-Main event time, as Sal Paradise, Firebrand X, Grind, and Kinniku Mike faced off in a match to determine who would face Tack Angel for the right to face CP Munk for the Havok World Championship. So like...a #2 Contender match? The four men all had matches at New Year Rising, two against each other, but if they were hurting they didn't show it, as the chance to challenge for the belt was more important. However, the match had an added intrigue, as one of these men was an apparent member of the 7 Nation Army. A hard hitting all out war, the threat of a 7NA turn was ominous through the whole battle. Just when it looked like Sal might repeat history with a tap out of Firebrand, Grind made the save with a Rolling SSP. Mike grabbed Grind by the goggles and suplexed him out of the ring. Mike subdued both Sal and Firebrand as Grind tried to recover outside. With the fans behind him, Grind jumped back onto the side of the ring, but then Troy ran down to the ring and took the Luchablader apart as Kinniku Mike's panic faded away to a large grin. A sea of boos poured in as Mike hit the Muscle Buster on Sal Paradise for the 1-2-3. Kinniku Mike won the match, but more than that, gained a route to the Havok World Champion, as the newest member of the 7 Nation Army.

7 Nation Army Locker Room

The 7 Nation Army celebrated as Kinniku Mike came into the room.

Stuart: When fate closes a door, it opens a window. It turns out that CP Munk might have been weaker than I thought, but I always have a back up plan. Why have a Munk when you can have a Mike?

Kinniku Mike: Uuuuu! These Strong Tits were waiting for a revolution! A new beginning for Mr. Strong Tits! I'm SICK of playing around, and I'm TIRED of being kept away from the spot I have earned time and time again. This isn't just bitching! I've been to the mountain top, and I'll be there again with this 7 Nation Army. This is the real live shit!

Magnum PT: Wow! I'm psyched that you've joined us and-

Kinniku Mike: By the way, this dumb ass is totally a Havok spy and he completely forgot.  

Magnum PT: What? I....OH YEAH! ...OH....OH NOOOOO!

Lady Renegades Locker Room

Tracy was pacing back and forth, looking visibly angry...

Nani: Tracy, you are my rival in the Tack bowl, but as a fellow warrior you have my respect. I say that because I am concerned for you. Is something wrong?

Tracy: Just doing a lot of thinking Nani. Looking back on the years. Where did they go? What happened to them? What happened to me? I was...heh...I used to be a delivery girl for Escargo Express. Did you know that? I used to just be the sister of the of the unlikely World Hero Ness, but then...in a flash everything changed, and changed again, and changed again. I got really confused in there.

Nani: It seems the fast paced world of wrestling has been playing this trick on many a man and woman lately. It seems to be the nature of the beast. However, if we come out on the other side aware of our faults and triumphs, I think it makes us stronger than we were before.

Tracy: ...I don't want to waste anymore time. Yes, I do want Tack back, and that is why I left WBPW, but my love for Wrestling is strong, SO STRONG, no matter where I am. Here in Havok, things aren't as organized for the women, they never were, but I WILL prove myself all over again. After tonight, I'm going to make sure no one ever looks at me the way they used to.

Nani: I wish you luck, but I have to tell you, one day soon I WILL destroy you and claim the Tack Bowl for my own.

Tracy: ...Yikes.

Outside of Iwata Memorial Gymnasium

A bandaged Rose Mulligan is looking for someone or something...

Hope Mach: Aunt Rose, what are you doing?

Rose Mulligan: Please cut the Aunt stuff would ya? I'm just Rose. I'm looking for your Mom. Have you seen her?

Hope Mach: I was looking for her myself. I was hoping you would know where she was.

Rose Mulligan: She's been worked over badly. You know how she is. She won't let it show, but I can tell the damage was severe. That glass she was sent through...it wasn't thin. You know what I mean?

Hope Mach: You think-

Rose Mulligan: Let's not jump to conclusions on anything. Just keep your eyes open. I-

Hope Mach: Whoa! Are you alright? You don't look to be in the best shape either.

Rose Mulligan: I just need...to go sit down.

Hope Mach: ...This is because of the Skulls & Bones isn't it?

Rose Mulligan: We'll deal with it. The 7NA want to play games. We're not playing, we're fighting, and if they show up tonight, we'll deal with them.

Hope Mach: You know....I misjud-

Rose Mulligan: No kid, you had me pegged. I AM a bitch, I'm just your kind of bitch.

Hope Mach: Heh. Peas in a pod you and Mom.

Havok: Lady Renegades Nation
Iwata Memorial Gymnasium, Onett
Renegade Nation

1. Lady Renegades Singles: Tracy beat Murasaki via DQ
2. Lady Renegades Singles First Blood: Momo Miyuki beat Dulce Reina via First Blood
3. Havok Lady Renegades Tag Team Championship: Hope Mach(c)[o]/Christina Angel(c) beat Iroha[x]/Nani via Olympic Slam -> Title Defense!
4. Women's Double Championship Submission: Paula(c)[WBPW] beat Rose Mulligan via Sharpshooter -> Submission -> Title Defense!

-Tracy battled Murasaki in the opening match of an all Lady Renegades Renegade Nation, live from Onett, the heart of WBPW country. Tracy was a woman on a mission, as she stood up to the intimidating Murasaki, and brought the fight with stiff exchanges in strikes and off the rope moves. Tracy hit a big take down on Murasaki and tried to rip off her purple mask, which sent the Violet Violence into a frenzy. She pushed the ref out of the ring and drove Tracy into a corner, busting her open and pushing down on her throat with her boot. This lead to a DQ as security had to come out and grab Murasaki. They tried pulling her away, but to the shock of the crowd, Tracy leaped over them and attacked Murasaki. The two were pulled apart, only to break into another fight near the top of the ramp.
-Momo Miyuki was up next in a First Blood Challenge against Lady M's, but the veteran M's was no where to be seen. She had not been seen all day prior, and her no showing here lead to the match being thrown out. Momo insulted M's and questioned if she finally had enough and ran away. She then threw down a challenge, wanting a First Blood match to give the Onett people what they came to see. Dulce Reina came out, stating she was tired of playing second to Momo. The unpopular Reina has gone out of her way to hurt other Lady Renegades that threatened to take her spot. Her arrogant ways did little to stop the Strong Style onslaught of Momo, who used hard hitting strikes to bust open Reina in no time at all.
-The Lady Renegades Tag Team Championships were on the line next, as Future Past defending against Tack's Angels, which was made all the more strange considering Christina was facing two "replacement moms" basically. She and Hope were a much more well oiled team. Despite an impressive showing from Nani, the young Iroha fell prey to the a double attack from her former team mates, and an Olympic Slam from Hope for the pin and defense.
-The main event saw WBPW's hero Paula, the Women's Double Champion take on former Champion Rose Mulligan in a Submission match with BOTH BELTS on the line! An amazing follow up to a fantastic New Year Rising battle, but Rose was diminished from her injuries, and the sounds of motorcycles caught her off guard, allowing Paula to hit a take down and lock Rose in a Sharpshooter she could not escape from. Rose had no choice but to tap out, keeping the belts with Paula and WBPW.

?

The sound of water dripping into a puddle awoke Lady M's. She groggily looked around, seeing nothing but darkness, and feeling a chilling wind coming from seemingly nowhere. The sound of dripping continued, echoing through a dark void.

Lady M's: ...Exactly what I imagined Hell to be like...absolutely nothing.

M's heard a drip and a blueish glow appearing in the distance. She walked towards it, her footprints leaving a blue hue behind her.

Lady M's: ...Did I switch to hardcore drugs and not tell myself. Sounds like something I would do.

As she walked, she heard whispers. Hearing her own voice through the years, and the voices of the people in her life. She finally approached what appeared to be a a pool of water. She looked up and saw the drops coming from down from the darkness, seemingly out of nowhere. She looked into the pool of water. Lady M's looked into the pool, but the reflection of M's Style was looking back.

Lady M's: ...Yes...definitely a drug trip.

3rd Sanctum Begins

-

?: MOVE!

Lady M's backed away suddenly, as a fist emerged from the mysterious pool. Stretching out from the waters was a familiar sight to Lady M's, the sight of herself 10 years prior.

Lady M's: What the hell is this?

M's Style: You don't recognize yourself?

Lady M's: No, of course I do. I just don't know how it's possible.

M's Style: No one should have an ultimatum by themselves.

Lady M's: A what?

M's Style: Think for a second. Stop pretending that you don't listen when Trevor tells you something. The Sanctum Ultimatum.

Lady M's: ...Oh shit.

M's Style: Exactly.

Lady M's: And since I'm such a popular person, the only help I get is-

M's Style: Yourself. You got it. You put up too many walls. Those walls have blocked you off from everyone around you. They have blocked you off from growing. They have kept your face out of the sun for far too long, and now, you are all you have.

Lady M's: That's worked out for me pretty well so far.

M's Style: Has it? How long has it been since those walls stopped being protection, and became a debilitating necessity? You can't lie to me and get away with it. I literally am you.

Lady M's: ...Maybe I've stumbled a bit.

M's Style: A bit? Look at me, and then look at you. Look where you are. 10 years ago, you were incredible shape. You didn't drink, you didn't smoke, you were full of dreams and ambition.

Lady M's: Then I learned how much fun it is to not give a fuck.

M's Style: Leave it to you to argue with yourself. There is no one else here, you don't have to act this out now.

Lady M's: You're annoying!

M's Style: Heh. Are you ready?

Lady M's: Ready for what?

M's Style: It's time to break down those walls.

The dark void in front of M's parted, as a large wall appeared before her.

Lady M's: ...That's subtle. It's a literal wall?

M's Style: It's whatever it needs to be to get the point across. Shall we?

Lady M's: Whatever me. Lead the way.

M's Style: After you...I insist.

A light appeared in front of the wall, with Lady M's quickly stepping through it...

Onett - 2006

The two M's stepped through a portal, emerging in Onett in 2006, on a very important day...

Nerdler: EVERYONE GET BACK! Camera guy, are you seeing this?! It's incredible!

A crowd backs away behind police barricades. The two M's approach.

Lady M's: I know this. I've been here.

M's Style: Feeling deja vu? This is 2006. Just over there, two colossal entities are attacking the city, and being fought off by two very different men.

Lady M's: Trevor.

M's Style: Yes, you were here to see him that day remember?

Lady M's: I was going to go to the wrestling show, but I got caught behind the barricades and watched this happening live instead.

M's Style: Trevor and Crono fought these two all over the city, and somehow managed to win.

Lady M's: Wow, almost getting nostalgia here amidst the violence and carnage.

M's Style: Of course you are.

A beam of focused light tore through the side of a building, as a young Trevor was flung towards the ground where a young M's was standing.

M's Style: And there it is. The moment you two met.

Lady M's: That changed a lot of things for me.

M's Style: Him too. Changed everything for everyone.

Lady M's silently watched the meeting take place, like a scene from a memory...

Trevor: Nerdler, what are you still doing here?

Nerdler: Someone has to stick around and watch you beat these guys!

Young Trevor: We're the ones taking a beating right now! I just saw Lavos chuck Crono into the hospital! It's not looking good.

Young M's: Don't give up.

Young Trevor: Eh? Who are you?

Young M's: No, don't worry about that right now. Just don't give up. I know you can do it.

Young Trevor: Well alright! If you believe in me, then I won't give up. Thank you mystery girl!

The scene played out like M's remembered. Trevor and Crono managed to overcome the massive challenge, and defeated the Dark Pact of Lavos and Giygas.

M's Style: Heh, Trevor with that silly white hat obscuring his face.

Lady M's: I always thought he had some funny reason he wanted to hide his face from view. I didn't realize he was hiding a dark secret behind it.

M's Style: In youth we don't dwell on the darkness like that, but it was still there wasn't it? Not just for him, but for you as well.

Lady M's: My home life wasn't THAT bad!

M's Style: I'm not talking about that.

Lady M's: Yeah...I know. It's what happened next.

Trevor and Crono walked away having done a job well done, but not before Trevor said thank you to Young M's for cheering him on. As she tried walking away, the shell of Lavos was suddenly reactivated, tentacles reached out and wrapped around M's arms and legs. A larger tentacle shot out and latched onto the back of M's head.

Lady M's: So that's how that happened. Never got to see it from the outside.

M's Style: You want to stop it don't you?

Lady M's: It's the past. Can't be helped.

M's Style: What if you could?

Lady M's: ...I would...a million times I would. No one could imagine the torment and torture I've had in my head ever since.

M's Style: You were freed of Lavos years ago.

Lady M's: That sort of thing never goes away. I can still hear the whispers. I can still feel the strings being pulled. At first, I thought I could deal with it. Then Lavos was gone, and I was left with all the pain and a large void in my head. Drinking helped at that point.

M's Style: That's where the drinking problem came from.

Lady M's: It would make the silence tolerable, and the pain go numb. What you're showing me is the beginning of my personal hell. I'm not sure WHY you're showing me though. I was there. I've seen all of th-

Suddenly, the unconscious Young M's arose from the ground in a very inhuman way...

Lady M's: ...Alright...that's new on me. I don't remember that.

Young M's: ...Accessing...new host designation "HER".

Lady M's: HER.

Young M's: Identify.

Lady M's: Eh?

Young M's: You. Self designate.

Lady M's: Wait...we can-

M's Style: Did you think we were ghosts or something? No, you're HERE right NOW.

Lady M's: Thanks for telling me sooner. Appreciate it. Alright then HER, listen to me, and listen well. I am the person that is left behind...after you are BEATEN!

HER: Impossible. I am eternal.

Lady M's: An eternal PAIN IN MY ASS!

Lady M's charged at here younger self, grabbing her by the collar.

Lady M's: GET OUT OF MY BODY!

As M's lifted HER into the air, the tentacles from the Lavos shell came to life again.

Lady M's: Whoa! No! Not again!

M's let go of HER and dodged the attack.

HER: My mission shall not be deterred. FLASH!

Lady M's: What?!

A bright flash blinded Lady M's long enough for HER to escape.

Lady M's: NO! Where did I GO!?

M's Style: The place you'll be found before being taken to the Onett Hospital.

Lady M's: Let's go then! We can-

M's Style: It can't be stopped.

Lady M's: I'm actually here. I'm standing here, living and breathing in my own past. Why can't I change anything?!

M's Style: Because you never could. It didn't work the last time, and it won't work this time. It never does. You were here before, as HER, and you were unable to stop HER then either.

Lady M's: THEN WHY!? Why am I am seeing this?! Why do I have to relive this awful chapter! WHY?!

M's Style: You needed to see just how much this has continued to change you. You never strayed from the darker path this lead you on. You were free of the entity, but the influence never left you. You can't change the past, but you can defeat the dark influence.

Lady M's: ...I can't.

M's Style: And why is that?

Lady M's: ...It's been so long. I don't know what I would be without it anymore.

M's Style: Do you want to find out?

Lady M's: ...Yeah. I guess I do.

Onett disappeared before M's eyes, and she returned to the dark void, only this time the wall in front of her was in the process of crumbling. The large structure turned to dust.

Lady M's: I guess that takes care of that then?

M's Style: Yes. That is one down.

Lady M's: One down?

M's Style: Look ahead.

In front of Lady M's....yet another wall.

Lady M's: ...Well isn't that swell? *sigh*

Fourside - 2010

Lady M's appeared before herself once again, seeing herself after she shed the haunting presence of HER. She was running the ropes, and doing drills.

M's Style: Look at you.

Lady M's: I was in the best shape of my career then. I took time off to recover, and when I was ready, I was having fun again.

M's Style: Fun eh? You enjoyed wrestling huh?

Lady M's: It's always been a passion.

M's Style: Then why do you act like you don't care anymore?

Lady M's: ...I guess the world changed around me, and before I knew it I just lost the drive. I couldn't successfully launch a women's fed, and every time I tried to push the women's division forward it blew up in my face. After a while, I decided to just not care anymore. I cared though. I wouldn't give all these years to wrestling if I didn't care.

M's Style: Be the change you want to see in the wor-

Lady M's: Don't give me that shit....me.

M's Style: Heh.

Lady M's: So...why am I here?

M's Style: This.

Younger M's dropped an elbow on a heavy bag, when suddenly the lights began to flicker.

Lady M's: ...Why don't I remember this?

M's Style: Keep watching. You'll see.

Younger M's looked to the wall where the sound of electricity grew louder and louder. As she pushed her head against the wall, cables suddenly burst out and wrapped around her arms.

Younger M's: WHAT?! WHAT ARE YOU?!

?: ...You know who I am. You know what I am. You think I could be eliminated so easily. I am ETERNAL.

Younger M's: YOU! NO! NOOOOOO!

Electrical current surged through M's before she hit the floor, smoldering and convulsing.

Lady M's: No. Do you mean?

M's Style: It's still with you. It's been with you for some time.

Lady M's: That's impossible. I don't feel it!

M's Style: You don't? You don't feel dragged into darkness every single day of your life. That trauma you feel, it's not from the past, it's happening, right now.

Lady M's: DAMMIT NOOOOO!

Lady M's suddenly saw flashes of the dark choices she's made in the 8 years since that moment.

? - 2013

Lady M's: I call it the Skulls & Bones. Everything I needed to know about biker gangs I learned from my Dad, so I know exactly how to swoop in, do our damage, and leave. That's the whole reason behind this, to do damage, to hurt people, to do whatever I want. I want to know if all of you are in or out?

? - 2015

Lady M's: What do you want from me?

Bloody Rose: It's been some time Tali.

Lady M's: That's for a good reason Rose.

Bloody Rose: I'll cut to the chase. I need your help.

Lady M's: Me? Help you?

Bloody Rose: We have some business to take care of, family business, but to do so, I need you to throw away your ties in Havok. I need you to abandon your daughter, and husba-

Lady M's: I'll do it. I'll fucking do it.

Bloody Rose: That was easier than I thought it would be.

Lady M's: ...You think I give a fuck about them?

M's was taken back to the black void, where one final wall stood firm, and standing in front of the wall, a dark version of M's.

Lady M's: ...So this is what it was all about.

M's Style: The darkness was taking over. M's as you were, Tali, you've been engulfed by darkness. If something isn't done, HER will rise again.

Lady M's: ...What if I want that? What if I want that power back? What if I am just tired of fighting it.

M's Style: You don't lay down for anyone do you?

Lady M's: ...You're right...I don't.

M's Style: One more time M's. One more time.

Lady M's: ...Alright. What the hell.

HER: You were never rid of me.

Lady M's: ...Not yet, but I'm going to be.

HER was engulfed in a black aura as she charged M's.

Lady M's: How the hell am I supposed to beat that?!

M's Style: This is YOUR Sanctum!

Lady M's: Right....right....RIGHT! What does that mean?!

M's Style: DO SOMETHING!

Lady M's charged HER, enveloped in her own bright aura. The collision formed cracks in the giant wall. The two flung around trying to choke the life out of each other. A massive battle of wills, with the soul of Lady M's at stake. HER grabbed M's by the hands and brought her down to her knees. The dark aura beginning to envelope the two. M's saw images in her head. All the fights she had won, all the hardships overcome. Friendships, marriage, family reunited, and her daughter Hope. Things to live for. Things to fight for. She clenched her fists and pushed back, getting back to her feet. She overpowered the visage of HER and swung her around.

HER: WHAT ARE YOU WITHOUT ME?!

Lady M's: Let's find out.

She flung HER into the giant wall, shattering it, and knocking down that final barrier. As the dust settled, a bright light appeared in the sky, beaming down on M's. She smiled as the light enveloped her.

The Mach Residence

Lady M's collapsed out of the closet right behind Trevor Mach.

Trevor Mach: Whoa! Why didn't I think to check the closet?

Tack Angel: Why would you assume she would be there?

Trevor Mach: It wouldn't be the first time.

Lady M's: Ugh...where am I?

Trevor Mach: I think you overdid it on your last bender babe.

Lady M's: No...it was something else.

Trevor Mach: Eh?

Lady M's: We'll talk about it some other time. I just need to clear my head.

Tack Angel: Well let's help you sit down.

Lady M's: No, I'm fine. I promise....but thank you. Thanks so much.

Trevor Mach: You sure you're alright?

Lady M's: Better than I've been in a long time.

She kissed Trevor on the forehead and went to the restroom.

Trevor Mach: Well...that was easy.

Tack Angel: Want to do something about the road rash from that crash?

Trevor Mach: Nah, I got ointment.

Tack Angel: Well, I hope this convinces you that we're still best friends.

Trevor Mach: Uh-huh.

Tack Angel: What does that mean?

Trevor Mach: What?

Tack Angel: You said it all sarcastic like.

Trevor Mach: Did I? Did I?

Tack Angel: YOU DID!

As the two bickered, M's laughed to herself while she splashed water in her face. She looked to her right and saw a bottle of whiskey. She looked at the bottle, and unscrewed the cap, and poured it down the toilet. As she let out a sigh of relief, she looked back to the mirror to see the younger M's Style in the reflection.

M's Style: You've freed yourself from the shadow once and for all, but it's not over yet. The Sanctum Ultimatum always precedes a major event in people's lives. For Tack, it was becoming a father. For Trevor, it was the return of Fenrir. For you, the shadow of Lavos still looms. Before, you housed the entire essence of Lavos, but this last time, it was dispersed. There is another HER out there, and soon you'll have to fight her, to finally put this to an end.

Lady M's: I'll be ready for HER. I'll be ready.




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Fourside Arena Roof

Two Monster Trucks were being positioned on the roof as a panicking Tack approached Ryan IQ.

Tack Angel: Ryan, I need to talk to you.

Ryan IQ: Not now Star Prince, I have a lot of work to do to get this ready tonight. So many different factions clashing, PLUS a whole other promotion, and we're trying to fit them all in one building? I have to add a second caged ring to fit all the Renegades tonight for the Bad Ass Rumble. You know we've got 40 participants?!

Tack Angel: That's quite a lot sir, but I need to talk to you about VERY important things!

Ryan IQ: I can't help you with your women issues Star Prince. Quite frankly, you're the face of the company, and I don't know how the women tuning in feel about their beef cake taking on a harem. You do you though, but leave me out of it. I need to go check on that second ring.

Tack Angel: But...b-but but....I CAN'T DRIVE!

-

Stuart: Tonight, the 7 Nation Army claims your World Championship.

Kinniku Mike: This is the real live shit. You can't stop what's coming Munk. Star Prince, stay out of my way. Mach, just try and measure up. Amigo? You never stood a chance. That belt is mine!

Little Mac: The 7 Nation Army aren't the only ones that can stake their claim to Havok. It's not about who the best is, it's about who has the most Greed. Luckily, we just happen to be the best too.

Ishihiro Tomo: ....

Amigo: Time I get things back on track, and make the money I always should have. Mike, whether you win tonight or not, I WILL be coming for you, because Greed is Good.

Tack Angel: SOMEONE TELL THEM I CAN'T DRIVE!

Trevor Mach: The KO Bombers are taking the fight to WBPW, taking the fight to 7NA, and taking the fight to Greed. I love it. Fighting everyone everywhere, and we'll kick their asses because that's what we do.

Subculture: Better than the best. You want these Havok World Tag Team Championships? Come and get them.

Takumi Inui: I just raced into town in my 86, and I'm itching for the Grand Championship. When I decided to bring dreams to the people, I decided that I wanted to follow my own dreams too, and that means I'm going to dethrone the veteran of veterans Ness and claim the Grand Championship.

Dragon Shiryu: We're heading back to my corner of the world, and though I have yet to locate the reincarnation of Hades, this ring saint still intends to bring a Championship back to Athena.

Tack Angel: No seriously! Someone has to stop this!

Bashin Dan: Tonight is the night. I've perfected my deck. I have a dream, and the desire to win, and I'll give it better than my best. I've felt the pressure since becoming Renegade Captain, but I'm ready. I'm ready to win the Rumble. I'm ready for the main event. I'm ready to become the Havok World Champion.

Tack Angel: I think I should just leave. Should I just go? This is dangerous!

Hope Mach: My chance has come. I've been waiting, I've been training, and I've been battling my way back up. Christina and I have become the Lady Renegades Tag Team Champions, but for both of us, we can't stop until we claim the Women's Double Championship. Paula, you're a veteran, and I have respect for you, but know this. You WON'T make me tap out.

Havok x WBPW: Rumble City 2018

Havok x WBPW: Rumble City 2018
Fourside Arena, Fourside
Renegade Television/ENN

1. Havok vs. WBPW Trios: Jackson Kain[Havok][o]/Degrees[Havok]/Jeff Andonuts[Havok] beat Franky[WBPW][x]/Orange Kid[WBPW]/Apple Kid[WBPW] via Shadow Kick -> Pin
2. Havok Far East Championship: Dragon Shiryu[Havok] beat Magnum PT(c)[Havok] via Rozan Shoryu-Ha -> Pin -> NEW Havok Far East Champion!
3. Monster Truck Sumo Match: Vapetrain[Havok] beat Tack Angel[Havok] via Ring Out!
4. Havok World Tag Team Championships: Trevor Mach(c)[Havok][o]/Subculture(c)[Havok] beat Saxon[Havok]/Novus[Havok] and Severide[Havok]/Takuma Tsurugi[Havok][x] via Knee Trigger -> Pin -> Title Defense!
5. WBPW Grand Championship: Takumi Inui[Havok] beat Ness(c)[WBPW] via Crimson Smash -> Pin -> NEW WBPW Grand Champion!
6. Women's Double Championship: Paula(c)[WBPW] beat Hope Mach[Havok] via Sharpshooter -> Referee Stoppage -> Title Defense!
7. Havok vs. WBPW vs. 7NA vs. Greed: Amigo[Havok][o]/Ishihiro Tomo[Havok] beat Firebrand X[Havok]/Sal Paradise[Havok], Cade[WBPW]/Captain Strong[WBPW][x], and Troy[Havok]/Camilo Ortega[Havok] via Olympic Slam -> Pin
8. Havok World Championhip: Kinniku Mike[Havok] beat CP Munk(c)[Havok] via Top Rope Muscle Buster -> Pin -> NEW Havok World Champion!
9. Bad Ass Rumble: Winner faces Havok World or WBPW Grand Champion at Victory Explosion X2! Winner: Bashin Dan[Havok] -> #1 Contender for Havok World at Victory Explosion X2!

-Metal Havok rebounded from their Trios Championship loss by taking on a veteran team from WBPW. Frank and the reunited Fruit Inc. were a tough challenge, but Jackson Kain sent Franky to another loss with his Shadow Kick. After the match, Franky pulled out a switchblade and tried to stab Jackson Kain, but Kain, having been THERE before, kicked it away. The two brawled with their respective teams having to pull them apart.
-Magnum PT was the proud first ever Havok Far East Champion. So proud, he forgot he won it, but then again, he's been forgetting a lot of things lately. He wanted to represent the Far East when Havok returned to Edo, but Dragon Shiryu played spoiler, knocking him out the Rozan Shoryu-Ha to claim his first championship in some time. Shiryu's momentum is back!
-The Monster Truck Sumo Battle was next, and everyone was excited to see Tack Angel take on THE Vapetrain in this huge spectacle! Tack Angel, finally willing enough confidence to take on the Vapetrain, revved the engine, signifying his intention to compete. However, he REALLY didn't know how to drive, and never took the truck out of reverse. When it came time to go forward, he blasted right out of the circle and off the side of the building. Oops.
-Three teams, but only one Havok World Tag Team Championship....well two belts...but you know what I mean. The KO Bombers took on Greed and 7NA in this big test to their championship reign. The leather clad Bombers were against the ropes for a large portion of the match, but their ability to take punishment kept them in the game. Mach used an opportunity where Greed and 7NA turned on each other to deliver the Knee Trigger to Tsurugi followed by the pin and the win. The KO-B continue their impressive reign, and the World Tag Team Championships have never felt more prestigious.
-Ness has been dominating wrestling for years, and his most recent run with the Grand Championship has never seen him look better, but Takumi Inui, the hungry youngster served as his biggest challenge yet. Takumi was faster than Ness, and could hang, even with the lack of experience. Ness's PK Rockin' was escape by Takumi, who hit not one, but two Crimson Smashes as the crowd went mental. 1-2-3! Takumi pinned Ness to claim his FIRST World Championship! WBPW's Grand Championship! WBPW may have taken two of our belts, but we got one back, and it couldn't have been a bigger one. Congratulations to Takumi Inui!
-Paula and Hope Mach tried to steal the show with an intense Women's Double Championship match, and they very nearly succeeded. A technical spectacle between the two, with crip moves and counter moves and chain wrestling. Hope's olympic style background helped to keep her out of Paula's submission's but the presence of the three masked members of the Skulls & Bones distracted long enough for Paula to slam her and lock in the Sharpshooter. Hope kept her word and refused to tap, passing out instead. The referee stopped the match and awarded the win to Paula. After the match, the S&Bs entered the ring and attacked. Christina and Rose Mulligan came out to try and help, but the S&Bs were dominant. Suddenly, an older theme began to play, the theme of Lady M's, who ran down wearing pig tails and a tye-dyed t-shirt with a skull in the middle, reminiscent of her look when she and Trevor were the Macho Sexy tag team. She stepped int he way of the Skulls & Bones and demanded they unmask and face her. They backed off as the other Lady Renegades got back to their feet. M's made it clear she was there to declare war on the Skulls & Bones, but then she turned to Paula and made it clear that she also wanted to be next in the line for the Women's Double Championship. Lady M's is back in action.




-A tag battle between Havok, WBPW, 7NA, and Greed, served a precursor to the kind of chaos to be expected in the Bad Ass Rumble. This match served as a re-introduction of sorts for Amigo and Tomo, who came out in nice suits, with a new attitude. The fully healed Tomo showed the strength the Renegades have been fearing and put the beating on the other teams. Amigo though, showed the most intensity in the match, hitting the Olympic Slam on Strong for the pin. Greed claims the victory.
-The Havok World Championship was on the line next, as CP Munk defended against Kinniku Mike of the 7 Nation Army. A big match up for Munk, who had just defeated the Star Prince to claim the title and validate his career. For as eager to hold onto the belt as Munk was, Mike seemed even more motivated to claim the title and wash away the jokes about him. He was dominant at the way he hammered and slammed Munk. He had the size and strength advantage, but Munk had incredible heart. He showed it by lifting Mike for the Go 2 Munk, but Mike kicked out quickly. Munk was staggered by Mike, who gouged his eyes and lifted him for a release Dragon Suplex. 1-2-KICKOUT! Munk survived and tried to go high risk, but Mike met him on the top turnbuckle and lifted him for the Top Rope Muscle Buster. 1-2-3! Kinniku Mike crushed the dreams of CP Munk, and claimed the Havok World Championship once again for himself and the 7NA.
-Two cages surrounded the rings for the big return of the Bad Ass Rumble. Havok Renegades and WBPW Wrestlers alike filled the rings for the match, that would become a wild brawl, with one person escaping to challenge the champion of their choosing. Favorites included Tack Angel, who luckily survived his botched Sumo Truck fracas, Trevor Mach, who had won the Rumble in the past, Vjhearson Golvoth, who was a towering presence among everyone except Mudslide, and Grind, who was highly acrobatic, and could make an easy escape. The bell rang and the big brawl began. An incredible mass of beatings and slams ensured, as the 40 competitors duked it out to try and escape. The 7NA worked together, as did Greed. Most seemed to target previous World Champions like Tack and Trevor to keep them off the cage. Trevor actually gave Subculture a leg up as he was being brought down, and the Bomber almost escaped, but a WBPW contingent pulled him down. Several minutes of carnage, and blood began to flow, a young hand reached out from the mass of humanity and began to climb. Despite others trying to pull him down or beat him to the top, he managed to to climb faster and never let go, until he got up and over and dropped to the floor. Your winner of the Bad Ass Rumble.....BASHIN DAN!

-

Footage aired of airplanes landing in Edo, as the sun rose over the horizon. Like, they literally timed it so they would arrive in the land...of the rising sun...get the symbolism? Deep right? Three different buses drove to Akiba, the familiar setting for Havok in trips like these. Though the Renegades received a heroes welcome, they also had to sign waivers promising not to leave the country in smoldering ashes on the way out.

Ryan IQ's Edo Office

Ryan IQ was arguing with Stuart, who was backed by Last Sunrise...

Stuart: You know what I want, and I'm going to get it Ryan.

Ryan IQ: Don't talk to me that way. I won't have it. Look, I JUST got to Edo, and I'm setting up my office. I have to put the fake plant in the corner, and hanging up relevant pictures that will look out of place on the concrete wall behind me. That television over there needs to be adjusted so I can only see it by watching from an angle. I got all of this stuff to do. I am in no position to adhere to your demands, and I don't intend to.

Stuart: I have the leverage, and I'll-

Ryan IQ: Don't threaten leverage! You want the title shot, just tell Mach, I'm sure he'd LOVE it!

Trevor Mach: What would I love?

Ryan IQ: How convenient.

Trevor Mach: Sorry, I was trying to listen through the door, but it wasn't working out. You want to issue a challenge? Issue it, but be quick, because I have a bitchin' itinerary already mapped out for Edo.

Stuart: The 7 Nation Army is coming for all titles, and your King of Clash Championship is next.

Trevor Mach: Yes, MY King of Clash Championship. So you want to throw down Stu? I'm down. I'm going to put this cigarette out on Severide or Tsurugi over there, not sure which yet, and then I'll happily kick your ass!

Stuart: The Last Sunrise will be challenging you. The two were...fighting after their loss at Rumble City, and I demand satisfaction. They will compete tonight and the winner will face you. What do you say?

Trevor Mach: When?

Stuart: Tonight.

Trevor Mach: Ha! Yeah?

Stuart: They have to learn the hard way. We don't fight each other in the 7 Nation Army unless I order it.

Severide: ....

Takuma Tsurugi: ....

Trevor Mach: Whatever! I think you're both morons for listening to him, but what the hell. Challenge accepted.

Ryan IQ: See? Easy right? Now get the hell out of my office.

Greed Locker Room

Little Mac: Live it up boys. Caviar and champagne all day every day.

Amigo: ...I could go for a sandwich....a really EXPENSIVE sandwich though.

Little Mac: Heh. Old habits die hard huh?

Master Lu: My connections in Edo will assure us first class living and transportation for our stay here. The sauna is open. Go get your massages boys.

Amigo: Now that beats a sandwich...slightly.

Little Mac: That man loves his sandwiches.

Saxon: Boss, we got banged up at Rumble City. You sure you want us challenging Takumi and Shiryu tonight?

Little Mac: I do, and you're going to give it your all. I want to see what you can do against them. I want to see what they can do too. I see potential in them too, and I feel a little Greed could go a loooong way in bringing them into the fold.

Amigo: You know what, I'm going to take this sandwich with me to the massage. Best of both worlds. Yeah.

Hallway

Bashin Dan was pacing back and forth in the hall, psyching himself up, as Tack Angel and CP Munk approached.

Tack Angel: There he is! The winner of the Bad...Butt Rumble! Congratulations Dan!

CP Munk: Yeah...great job.

Bashin Dan: Thanks guys. I'm hyped about our match tonight! The three of us taking on the 7 Nation Army! I get a chance to take it to my opponent before Victory Explosion. That's intense! Shaking with excitement!

Tack Angel: ...Just make sure you use the rest room before you go out there. Too much excitement is tough on my bladder. In fact, we should all-

CP Munk: I think he's got it Tack.

Tack Angel: What's wrong buddy?

CP Munk: What's wrong? I lost my title. I wasn't expecting the dream to be so short lived.

Tack Angel: Just remember, you got to reach the mountaintop. You were the World Champion. You fought years for that. It can and will happen again.

CP Munk: Thanks Tack.

Bashin Dan: When I become World Champion, you get the first title shot Mr. Munk.

CP Munk: Wow, thanks kid.

Kinniku Mike: HA! What a joke! You little shit, you think you can beat me?!

Bashin Dan: You! I have words for you Mr. Mike!

Kinniku Mike: Is that right?

Bashin Dan: You didn't believe in me when I became Renegade Captain, but I proved myself. You don't believe in me now, but I will prove myself again. I have the deck to defeat you Mr. Mike!

Kinniku Mike: You've got nothing kid. I felt sorry for you once upon a time, and tried to throw you a bone. Now, I'm going to put you out of wrestling. I'll hurt you worse than you've ever been hurt before. You won by a fluke in that Rumble. They'll say it was your "heart". Now, I've seen that so called heart of yours. You don't like to stay down. That's fine. I'll just rip your heart out before I hit that Muscle Buster and plant your ass in the ground! Let's go ladies, I need a rub down before the massacre tonight.

Bashin Dan: ...

Akiba Secret Base Ring

The show opened with the nostalgic theme of Lady M's as she came down to the ring with bat in hand, but a smile on her face. A very different outlook compared to what we've seen the last few years.

Lady M's: It's been a while since I heard that theme too. It's been a while for a lot of things. For one, it's the first time in years I'm coming to the ring with a clear head. See, I remembered something very important about myself. See this cigarette? It doesn't own me. I don't need it. See this alcohol? It has no power over me, I don't need it. I've remembered what it means to be Straight Edge. This is who I was when I kick started the Women's Division of EBW. A lot has happened since. I do have some apologies, to my husband, and to my daughter. For the rest of you though, the women in the back, I apologize for nothing! The world of wrestling should NEVER live or die on the back of just one person, and for too long too many have looked to me to be the foundation. I never wanted it. I just wanted to be. I just wanted to wrestle, to live out a dream, and escape the hell I put myself through anyways. Everything changes now. You could say I've excised my demons, but the sins of the past aren't as easy to wash away, but that brings me to this. Skulls & Bones, get your asses out here NOW!

Three motorcycles revved up as they came through the entrance way and circled the ring.

Lady M's: Oh yeah, come on in here. I'm begging you. I'd love to fight RIGHT NOW. You listen to ladies, I don't know who you are, but you're phonies. I created the Skulls & Bones. It was my creation, and I want it to end here and now, once and for all. Now, Rose Mulligan doesn't want to tell you this, but I will. She's injured. She's hurt badly from taking to you, and for that she has my respect, but what I have in her stead is the #1 Contendership to the Women's Double Championship. I have a chance to start it all over again, a brand new beginning. One more time, I will light the torch of women's wrestling, BUT I'm willing to put it on the line. Tonight, the three of you take on me, Christina Angel, and Hope Mach. If you win, you can have that title shot, and I'll never challenge again. If we win, one of you unmasks tonight! Do we have a deal?

The three ladies looked across the ring to each other and nodded before heading off to the back.

Lady M's: Exactly what I wanted to hear. Now Edo, Havok is back, the Lady Renegades are back, and Lady M's, is BACK! Let me hear you! BOOSH!

Havok: Renegade Nation
Akiba Secret Base, Edo
Renegade Television/Shogun TV!

1. King of Clash Qualifier: Severide beat Takuma Tsurugi via KO Punch -> KO
2. Lady Renegades Singles: Tracy beat Demon Masaki II via TikTak -> Pin
3. Tag: Takumi Inui[o]/Dragon Shiryu beat Saxon/Novus[x] via Crimson Smash -> Pin
4. Havok Television #1 Contender: Sal Paradise beat Grind, Firebrand X, and Camilo Ortega[x] via Nekobreaker -> Pin
5. Trios: Kinniku Mike[o]/Troy/Vapetrain beat Tack Angel/CP Munk/Bashin Dan[x] via Muscle Buster -> Pin
6. Havok King of Clash: Trevor Mach(c) beat Severide via Jumping Knee Trigger -> TKO -> Title Defense!
7. Lady Renegades Trios "Mask vs. Title Shot": Lady M's[o]/Hope Mach/Christina Angel beat S&B #1/S&B #2/S&B #3[x] via Sexy Strong Stunner -> Pin

-The Last Sunrise opened the show in a Clash Rules match to determine who in the 7 Nation Army would go after the King of Clash Trevor Mach later in the evening. A tough love match, forcing the team mates against each other, but Severide and Tsurugi have never pulled punches no matter what. The Edo crowd loved the hard hits. The impacts were like music to their ears. A Strong Style Symphony of sorts. 12 years later, I finally made the joke. Tsurugi looked to win by TKO with 2 takedowns, but Severide surprised him with the KO Punch for the Knockout and the win.
-Tracy took on Demon Masaki II in the next match. The supposed Miyuki Army was nowhere to be seen, showing the continued lack of cohesion with the women, leading to Tracy winning out with experience and the TikTak at her disposal.
-The NEW WBPW Grand Champion Takumi Inui was all smiles as he and NEW Far East Champion Dragon Shiryu enjoyed a heroes welcome to face Saxon and Novus of Greed. A fantastic tag match, but mostly a showcase for Crimson Dragon, as the Greed contingent were shaking off injuries from Rumble City. Inui hit the Crimson Smash on Novus for the pin.
-Havok's Television Championship was still in WBPW hands, but Cade was rumored to be on his way, and a match was held between Sal Paradise, Firebrand X, Grind, and Camilo Ortega to see who could potentially bring the belt back home finally. Four of the absolute best giving the Edo crowd the straight up wrestling that they love without the bullshit. Sal Paradise squeaked out the win following a Nekobreaker on Camilo Ortega, who seemed to lose the heart to compete near the end for one reason or another. Sal Paradise will challenge Cade, potentially at Victory Explosion X2!
-Trios action saw Tack Angel, CP Munk, and Rumble winner Bashin Dan take on World Champion Kinniku Mike, Troy, and THE Vapetrain. Strikers vs. hosses basically, and an action packed clashing of styles. Bashin Dan tried to lead the charge and prove himself, but taking damage from the likes of Troy and Vapers set him up for the new champ's Muscle Buster and the pin. 7 Nation Army claimed the victory, and showed off a devastating combination in this Trios.
-Trevor Mach put the King of Clash Championship on the line in the next match, as he took on Severide of the 7 Nation Army. To make it fair, Mach battered himself in the face till he bled, since Severide fought earlier in the night. Makes sense right? No, it certainly doesn't. Severide was able to score a quick take down as a result, but Mach came back hard with fists and the signature knees. Clash matches are very quick by nature, and this one saw the two both hit the mat twice. As it was tied up, Mach busted out a Jumping Knee Trigger after taking a hard shot from Severide to knock him down for a third and final time. Another title defense for the King of Clash. After the match, he grabbed the mic.

Trevor Mach: Damn, I thought you hit hard Severide. Subculture hits WAY harder than you! I guess you didn't want the belt badly enough to thwart the Bad Man. I AM a Bad Man aren't I? I'm the Big Bad Wolf! AWOOOOOO! I'm ALSO a Knockout Bomber, and holy shit are we not the best or what? Say what you will about Subculture, I sure as hell will, but damn, when it works it works. To be the best tag team, you have to defend your belts against all challenges, but you also have to throw out a few of your own. I want to do that right now. I want to challenge a legend tag team, so the KO-B can become a legend tag team. I want to challenge the only tag team I ever envied. Yeah, you all know exactly what I'm taking about! You might not know what I'm saying, but you know what I'm saying....you know? JOURNEY! THAT'S RIGHT! JOURNEY! The Knockout Bombers versus Journey! A battle of TAG TEAM LEGEND! ORA ORA ORA!!!

-The Main Event saw the Lady Renegades take on the Skulls & Bones in Trios action with a title shot being put up against the unmasking of a member of the nefarious trio. This would serve as their first in ring encounter officially, other than a couple singles match from one of the ladies. The renewed Lady M's lead the charge of a fast paced war. Despite the tough competition and the cheating ways of the Skulls & Bones, Lady M's managed to secure the win with an old school Sexy Strong Stunner on S&B #3 for the pin. The Edo crowd loved the action, but the cheers turned to boos as S&B #1 and #2 attacked as S&B #3 faked removing her mask. In the chaos, Lady M's managed to rip the mask off of S&B #1 to reveal....Aly Smash. The biggest rival in SPARKLE were face to face once again as Aly shrugged and laughed. She and the other two escaped the ring laughing as Lady M's demanded she return to the ring. Aly Smash said one thing before leaving...

Aly Smash: Tali.....HER is with me now! HER IS WITH ME!

-

Footage aired of airplanes landing in Edo, as the sun rose over the horizon. Like, they literally timed it so they would arrive in the land...of the rising sun...get the symbolism? Deep right? Three different buses drove to Akiba, the familiar setting for Havok in trips like these. Though the Renegades received a heroes welcome, they also had to sign waivers promising not to leave the country in smoldering ashes on the way out.

Ryan IQ's Edo Office

Ryan IQ was arguing with Stuart, who was backed by Last Sunrise...

Stuart: You know what I want, and I'm going to get it Ryan.

Ryan IQ: Don't talk to me that way. I won't have it. Look, I JUST got to Edo, and I'm setting up my office. I have to put the fake plant in the corner, and hanging up relevant pictures that will look out of place on the concrete wall behind me. That television over there needs to be adjusted so I can only see it by watching from an angle. I got all of this stuff to do. I am in no position to adhere to your demands, and I don't intend to.

Stuart: I have the leverage, and I'll-

Ryan IQ: Don't threaten leverage! You want the title shot, just tell Mach, I'm sure he'd LOVE it!

Trevor Mach: What would I love?

Ryan IQ: How convenient.

Trevor Mach: Sorry, I was trying to listen through the door, but it wasn't working out. You want to issue a challenge? Issue it, but be quick, because I have a bitchin' itinerary already mapped out for Edo.

Stuart: The 7 Nation Army is coming for all titles, and your King of Clash Championship is next.

Trevor Mach: Yes, MY King of Clash Championship. So you want to throw down Stu? I'm down. I'm going to put this cigarette out on Severide or Tsurugi over there, not sure which yet, and then I'll happily kick your ass!

Stuart: The Last Sunrise will be challenging you. The two were...fighting after their loss at Rumble City, and I demand satisfaction. They will compete tonight and the winner will face you. What do you say?

Trevor Mach: When?

Stuart: Tonight.

Trevor Mach: Ha! Yeah?

Stuart: They have to learn the hard way. We don't fight each other in the 7 Nation Army unless I order it.

Severide: ....

Takuma Tsurugi: ....

Trevor Mach: Whatever! I think you're both morons for listening to him, but what the hell. Challenge accepted.

Ryan IQ: See? Easy right? Now get the hell out of my office.

Greed Locker Room

Little Mac: Live it up boys. Caviar and champagne all day every day.

Amigo: ...I could go for a sandwich....a really EXPENSIVE sandwich though.

Little Mac: Heh. Old habits die hard huh?

Master Lu: My connections in Edo will assure us first class living and transportation for our stay here. The sauna is open. Go get your massages boys.

Amigo: Now that beats a sandwich...slightly.

Little Mac: That man loves his sandwiches.

Saxon: Boss, we got banged up at Rumble City. You sure you want us challenging Takumi and Shiryu tonight?

Little Mac: I do, and you're going to give it your all. I want to see what you can do against them. I want to see what they can do too. I see potential in them too, and I feel a little Greed could go a loooong way in bringing them into the fold.

Amigo: You know what, I'm going to take this sandwich with me to the massage. Best of both worlds. Yeah.

Hallway

Bashin Dan was pacing back and forth in the hall, psyching himself up, as Tack Angel and CP Munk approached.

Tack Angel: There he is! The winner of the Bad...Butt Rumble! Congratulations Dan!

CP Munk: Yeah...great job.

Bashin Dan: Thanks guys. I'm hyped about our match tonight! The three of us taking on the 7 Nation Army! I get a chance to take it to my opponent before Victory Explosion. That's intense! Shaking with excitement!

Tack Angel: ...Just make sure you use the rest room before you go out there. Too much excitement is tough on my bladder. In fact, we should all-

CP Munk: I think he's got it Tack.

Tack Angel: What's wrong buddy?

CP Munk: What's wrong? I lost my title. I wasn't expecting the dream to be so short lived.

Tack Angel: Just remember, you got to reach the mountaintop. You were the World Champion. You fought years for that. It can and will happen again.

CP Munk: Thanks Tack.

Bashin Dan: When I become World Champion, you get the first title shot Mr. Munk.

CP Munk: Wow, thanks kid.

Kinniku Mike: HA! What a joke! You little shit, you think you can beat me?!

Bashin Dan: You! I have words for you Mr. Mike!

Kinniku Mike: Is that right?

Bashin Dan: You didn't believe in me when I became Renegade Captain, but I proved myself. You don't believe in me now, but I will prove myself again. I have the deck to defeat you Mr. Mike!

Kinniku Mike: You've got nothing kid. I felt sorry for you once upon a time, and tried to throw you a bone. Now, I'm going to put you out of wrestling. I'll hurt you worse than you've ever been hurt before. You won by a fluke in that Rumble. They'll say it was your "heart". Now, I've seen that so called heart of yours. You don't like to stay down. That's fine. I'll just rip your heart out before I hit that Muscle Buster and plant your ass in the ground! Let's go ladies, I need a rub down before the massacre tonight.

Bashin Dan: ...

Akiba Secret Base Ring

The show opened with the nostalgic theme of Lady M's as she came down to the ring with bat in hand, but a smile on her face. A very different outlook compared to what we've seen the last few years.

Lady M's: It's been a while since I heard that theme too. It's been a while for a lot of things. For one, it's the first time in years I'm coming to the ring with a clear head. See, I remembered something very important about myself. See this cigarette? It doesn't own me. I don't need it. See this alcohol? It has no power over me, I don't need it. I've remembered what it means to be Straight Edge. This is who I was when I kick started the Women's Division of EBW. A lot has happened since. I do have some apologies, to my husband, and to my daughter. For the rest of you though, the women in the back, I apologize for nothing! The world of wrestling should NEVER live or die on the back of just one person, and for too long too many have looked to me to be the foundation. I never wanted it. I just wanted to be. I just wanted to wrestle, to live out a dream, and escape the hell I put myself through anyways. Everything changes now. You could say I've excised my demons, but the sins of the past aren't as easy to wash away, but that brings me to this. Skulls & Bones, get your asses out here NOW!

Three motorcycles revved up as they came through the entrance way and circled the ring.

Lady M's: Oh yeah, come on in here. I'm begging you. I'd love to fight RIGHT NOW. You listen to ladies, I don't know who you are, but you're phonies. I created the Skulls & Bones. It was my creation, and I want it to end here and now, once and for all. Now, Rose Mulligan doesn't want to tell you this, but I will. She's injured. She's hurt badly from taking to you, and for that she has my respect, but what I have in her stead is the #1 Contendership to the Women's Double Championship. I have a chance to start it all over again, a brand new beginning. One more time, I will light the torch of women's wrestling, BUT I'm willing to put it on the line. Tonight, the three of you take on me, Christina Angel, and Hope Mach. If you win, you can have that title shot, and I'll never challenge again. If we win, one of you unmasks tonight! Do we have a deal?

The three ladies looked across the ring to each other and nodded before heading off to the back.

Lady M's: Exactly what I wanted to hear. Now Edo, Havok is back, the Lady Renegades are back, and Lady M's, is BACK! Let me hear you! BOOSH!

Havok: Renegade Nation
Akiba Secret Base, Edo
Renegade Television/Shogun TV!

1. King of Clash Qualifier: Severide beat Takuma Tsurugi via KO Punch -> KO
2. Lady Renegades Singles: Tracy beat Demon Masaki II via TikTak -> Pin
3. Tag: Takumi Inui[o]/Dragon Shiryu beat Saxon/Novus[x] via Crimson Smash -> Pin
4. Havok Television #1 Contender: Sal Paradise beat Grind, Firebrand X, and Camilo Ortega[x] via Nekobreaker -> Pin
5. Trios: Kinniku Mike[o]/Troy/Vapetrain beat Tack Angel/CP Munk/Bashin Dan[x] via Muscle Buster -> Pin
6. Havok King of Clash: Trevor Mach(c) beat Severide via Jumping Knee Trigger -> TKO -> Title Defense!
7. Lady Renegades Trios "Mask vs. Title Shot": Lady M's[o]/Hope Mach/Christina Angel beat S&B #1/S&B #2/S&B #3[x] via Sexy Strong Stunner -> Pin

-The Last Sunrise opened the show in a Clash Rules match to determine who in the 7 Nation Army would go after the King of Clash Trevor Mach later in the evening. A tough love match, forcing the team mates against each other, but Severide and Tsurugi have never pulled punches no matter what. The Edo crowd loved the hard hits. The impacts were like music to their ears. A Strong Style Symphony of sorts. 12 years later, I finally made the joke. Tsurugi looked to win by TKO with 2 takedowns, but Severide surprised him with the KO Punch for the Knockout and the win.
-Tracy took on Demon Masaki II in the next match. The supposed Miyuki Army was nowhere to be seen, showing the continued lack of cohesion with the women, leading to Tracy winning out with experience and the TikTak at her disposal.
-The NEW WBPW Grand Champion Takumi Inui was all smiles as he and NEW Far East Champion Dragon Shiryu enjoyed a heroes welcome to face Saxon and Novus of Greed. A fantastic tag match, but mostly a showcase for Crimson Dragon, as the Greed contingent were shaking off injuries from Rumble City. Inui hit the Crimson Smash on Novus for the pin.
-Havok's Television Championship was still in WBPW hands, but Cade was rumored to be on his way, and a match was held between Sal Paradise, Firebrand X, Grind, and Camilo Ortega to see who could potentially bring the belt back home finally. Four of the absolute best giving the Edo crowd the straight up wrestling that they love without the bullshit. Sal Paradise squeaked out the win following a Nekobreaker on Camilo Ortega, who seemed to lose the heart to compete near the end for one reason or another. Sal Paradise will challenge Cade, potentially at Victory Explosion X2!
-Trios action saw Tack Angel, CP Munk, and Rumble winner Bashin Dan take on World Champion Kinniku Mike, Troy, and THE Vapetrain. Strikers vs. hosses basically, and an action packed clashing of styles. Bashin Dan tried to lead the charge and prove himself, but taking damage from the likes of Troy and Vapers set him up for the new champ's Muscle Buster and the pin. 7 Nation Army claimed the victory, and showed off a devastating combination in this Trios.
-Trevor Mach put the King of Clash Championship on the line in the next match, as he took on Severide of the 7 Nation Army. To make it fair, Mach battered himself in the face till he bled, since Severide fought earlier in the night. Makes sense right? No, it certainly doesn't. Severide was able to score a quick take down as a result, but Mach came back hard with fists and the signature knees. Clash matches are very quick by nature, and this one saw the two both hit the mat twice. As it was tied up, Mach busted out a Jumping Knee Trigger after taking a hard shot from Severide to knock him down for a third and final time. Another title defense for the King of Clash. After the match, he grabbed the mic.

Trevor Mach: Damn, I thought you hit hard Severide. Subculture hits WAY harder than you! I guess you didn't want the belt badly enough to thwart the Bad Man. I AM a Bad Man aren't I? I'm the Big Bad Wolf! AWOOOOOO! I'm ALSO a Knockout Bomber, and holy shit are we not the best or what? Say what you will about Subculture, I sure as hell will, but damn, when it works it works. To be the best tag team, you have to defend your belts against all challenges, but you also have to throw out a few of your own. I want to do that right now. I want to challenge a legend tag team, so the KO-B can become a legend tag team. I want to challenge the only tag team I ever envied. Yeah, you all know exactly what I'm taking about! You might not know what I'm saying, but you know what I'm saying....you know? JOURNEY! THAT'S RIGHT! JOURNEY! The Knockout Bombers versus Journey! A battle of TAG TEAM LEGEND! ORA ORA ORA!!!

-The Main Event saw the Lady Renegades take on the Skulls & Bones in Trios action with a title shot being put up against the unmasking of a member of the nefarious trio. This would serve as their first in ring encounter officially, other than a couple singles match from one of the ladies. The renewed Lady M's lead the charge of a fast paced war. Despite the tough competition and the cheating ways of the Skulls & Bones, Lady M's managed to secure the win with an old school Sexy Strong Stunner on S&B #3 for the pin. The Edo crowd loved the action, but the cheers turned to boos as S&B #1 and #2 attacked as S&B #3 faked removing her mask. In the chaos, Lady M's managed to rip the mask off of S&B #1 to reveal....Aly Smash. The biggest rival in SPARKLE were face to face once again as Aly shrugged and laughed. She and the other two escaped the ring laughing as Lady M's demanded she return to the ring. Aly Smash said one thing before leaving...

Aly Smash: Tali.....HER is with me now! HER IS WITH ME!

Last edited by Machismo (12/08/2019 3:00 pm)

Havok Wrestling Update!

Tommy Dukes: Tommy Dukes here, the Rex Ruger of Wrestling, look at me flex! We're in Edo, and Edo ALWAYS means stable warfare! This year, on that area of the ground that is two straight lines, and the space in the middle is where you stand on the way to Victory Explosion X2, we're going to see that again, but this time it will be under different rules, at an event called Elimination Edition! Team Battles will be held, with elimination rules! The two final matches, each carry a stipulation with them, to give the teams added incentive to win. Team Sexy Strong will take on Team Skulls & Bones, and it will be Masks vs. Title Match. Team Wolf vs. Team Battle Spirits Brave will determine if the World Championship or World Tag Team Championship will main event the biggest show of the year!

Team Battle Spirits Brave

Captain: Bashin Dan
Teammates: Tack Angel/CP Munk/Benjamin/Slam Master Jam

Bashin Dan: I've had some tough losses since winning at Rumble City, but I'm not giving up. I'm never giving up. I have the heart and the fire, and the power of youth! I haven't been able to be a good Renegade Captain, so I'm stepping down there, but I'm forming my own stable the "Battle Spirits" with Benjamin and Slam Master Jam. Tonight, they'll join me along with the legendary tag team Journey. I've stacked my deck for victory, and I'll take my team to a win, and then, the main event of Victory Explosion is mine.

Tack Angel: I don't really want to be called Journey....that's all.

CP Munk: All the same, we want the main event, and the title shots, this is our first time saying it officially, but the World Championship deserves that slot...the World Championship....that I just lost...after ALL those *sniff* years trying to get it back. IT'S OK! IT'S OK! I'm going to get gold back one way or the other.

Team Greed

Captain: Little Mac
Teammates: Amigo/Ishihiro Tomo/Saxon/Novus

Little Mac: I'm back in the ring for this one. I want to personally lead my team to victory. Havok, you're lucky that we're more interested in taking on the "big bad" 7 Nation Army. They may have the numbers, but we have the Greed, and Greed is Good.

Team 7 Nation

Captain: Stuart
Teammates: Kinniku Mike/Troy/Razorblade/Maniac

Kinniku Mike: This team, is the REAL LIVE SHIT! We're the best of the best. How could we be any less with the UNDISPUTED World Champion on the team? Bashin Dan, you little pip squeak. You punk! You listen to me. I'm going to thrashing Greed, but I'll be watching your match, because if you cost me the MAIN EVENT OF VICTORY EXPLOSION X2, I'll end you before you even have a chance to lose to me.

Team Havok

Captain: Firebrand X
Teammates: Takumi Inui/Dragon Shiryu/Jackson Kain/Sal Paradise

Firebrand X: I'm not much for words, but I don't really have to say much. Look at this team. It speaks for itself.

Takumi Inui: I claimed the WBPW Grand Championship, and now they're coming for revenge. We all need to be at the top of our game, and go full throttle. With this team, I don't see that being a problem.

Sal Paradise: I really should be the Captain....just saying.

Team Wolf

Co-Captains: Trevor Mach & Subculture
Teammates: Grind/?/?

Trevor Mach: Holy shit, they're actually going to take the match, and now they're giving us the chance to main event the damn show? To think, all I had to do was trash Ry Ry's office and leave a note. Ahaha! Team Wolf, we're called that, because we're hungry like the wolf, and the Captain just happens to be Havok's Big Bad Wolf. AWOOOOOO!

Subculture: Hey! Co-Captain remember? You know, I think I like this. I'm going to shake my fear of that damn Chipmunk, and we're going to take the main event of Victory Explosion!

Grind: And I get a payday! Thanks guys!

Trevor Mach: Don't thank us yet Grind, because we've got a surprise! A tag team of our caliber can see the talent in other teams, and a team that came before us never really got their fair shake. We're going to say screw the past, and hit that old reset button. I'm bringing the boys back! The Heel Besties, LG Rod and Randy no Kachi!

LG Rod: My career has been tethered to this man for years....AND I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER! IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK IN HAVOK WITH RnK!

Randy no Kachi: We are really evil heels! We're the freaking worst man! We ganged up to beat up some children once. That totally happened. This isn't about that though, it's about how heel teams are most supportive of each other than face teams! You guys are great! Nice goggles Grind!

Grind: Thanks!  

LG Rod: We're bad, but that doesn't man we can't admit that we're best friends who love each other like brothers! Nothing non-heel about that!

Randy no Kachi: NOT AT ALL!

LG Rod: We're glad that we inspired the KO Bombers to do the same.

Subculture: WHOA! Hold the hell on! WE are NOT like you guys! Mach, why the hell did you even bring them in? You know they're going to want to challenge us eventually too.

Trevor Mach: Yeah, I hope so. Heh.

Team WrestleBound

Captain: Ness
Teammates: Cade/Johnny Starbound/Akinan/Snakebite

Ness: .....

Team Tack's Angels

Captain: Christina Angel
Teammates: Tracy/Nani/Iroha/Makoto[Debut]

Christina Angel: I have to lead a team of women who want to replace my mother. Then again, they REALLY love my Dad. I don't know how I feel about this. No no, don't give them the microphone. They all think if they get the final pin they win the "Tack Bowl".

Team Sexy Strong

Captain: Lady M's
Teammates: Hope Mach/Rose Mulligan/?/?

Lady M's: Listen, I'm not an Angel, you want that go find another team. I've got a few more dances with the devil before I'm done, but I'm going to fight on the side of the angels this time around, when I rip those masks off the S&B and kick them out of Havok! Rose will be ready just in time, and I've got a few surprises in store.

Team Miyuki

Captain: Momo Miyuki
Teammates: Demon Masaki II/Dulce Reina/Murasaki/?

Momo Miyuki: I don't know where my team is, but when I find them, we're going to DOMINATE!

Team Skulls & Bones

Captain: Aly Smash
Teammates: Val Dorado/?/?/?

Aly Smash: Oh Tali...Tali...Tali...you have NO IDEA! AHAHAHA!

Havok: Elimination Edition
Akiba Secret Base, Edo
Renegade Television/Shogun TV!

1. Team Elimination: Team Tack's Angels vs. Team Miyuki
2. Team Elimination: Team Havok vs. Team Wrestlebound
3. Team Elimination: Team Greed vs. Team 7 Nation
4. Team Elimination "Masks vs. Title Match": Team Sexy Strong vs. Team Skulls & Bones
5. Team Elimination "Winning Team determines VEX2 Main Event": Team Battle Spirits Brave vs. Team Wolf

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Elimination Edition

Havok: Elimination Edition
Akiba Secret Base, Edo
Renegade Television/Shogun TV!

1. Team Elimination: Team Tack's Angels beat Team Miyuki
-Makoto eliminated Momo Miyuki via Supreme Thunder -> Pin
-Murasaki eliminated Iroha via Violet Frosion -> Pin
-Murasaki eliminated Makoto via Hell Claw -> Submission
-Nani eliminated Demon Masaki II via Crossface -> Submission
-Tracy eliminated Dulce Reina via TikTak -> Pin
-Tracy eliminated Murasaki via TikTak -> Pin
2. Team Elimination: Team Havok beat Team Wrestlebound
-Firebrand X eliminated Snakebite via Fireslide -> Pin
-Sal Paradise eliminated Akinan via Top Rope Perfect Sky -> Pin
-Johnny Starbound eliminated Sal Paradise via 450 Splash -> Pin
-Ness eliminated Jackson Kain via PK Rockin -> Pin
-Takumi Inui eliminated Johnny Starbound via Crimson Smash -> Pin
-Cade eliminated Takumi Inui via Cade Crusher Suplex -> Pin
-Cade eliminated Dragon Shiryu via Cade Crusher Suplex -> Pin
-Firebrand X eliminated Cade via Fireslide -> Pin
-Firebrand X eliminated Ness via Fireslide -> Pin
3. Team Elimination: Team 7 Nation beat Team Greed
-Amigo eliminated Maniac via Ankle Lock -> Submission
-Ishihiro Tomo eliminated Razorblade via Brainbuster -> Pin
-Troy eliminated Saxon via Punt Kick -> Pin
-Troy eliminated Novus via Punt Kick -> Pin
-Little Mac eliminated Troy via KO Punch -> Pin
-Stuart eliminated Little Mac via Roll Up -> Pin
-Kinniku Mike eliminated Amigo via Muscle Buster -> Pin
-Kinniku Mike eliminated Ishihiro Tomo via Dragon Suplex -> Pin  
4. Team Elimination "Masks vs. Title Match": Team Skulls & Bones beat Team Sexy Strong
-Lady M's eliminated S&B #5 via Rolling M's -> Pin
-Paula eliminated S&B #4 via Sharpshooter -> Submission
-Aly Smash eliminated Hope Mach via Kudo Driver -> Pin
-Aly Smash eliminated Rose Mulligan via Kondo Clutch -> Submission
-Lady M's eliminated Val Dorado via Sexy Strong Stunner -> Pin
-S&B #3 eliminated Paula via Top Rope Knee Drop -> Pin
-Aly Smash eliminated Lady M's via Curb Stomp -> Pin
5. Team Elimination "Winning Team determines VEX2 Main Event": Team Battle Spirits Brave beat Team Wolf
-Trevor Mach eliminated Slam Master Jam via Knee Trigger -> Pin
-Tack Angel eliminated Randy no Kachi via Star Driver -> Pin
-CP Munk eliminated Grind via Go 2 Munk -> Pin
-Subculture eliminated Benjamin via KO Punch -> Pin
-Bashin Dan eliminated LG Rod via Brace Clash -> Pin
-Trevor Mach eliminated CP Munk via Knee Trigger -> Pin
-Subculture eliminated Tack Angel via KO Punch -> Pin
-Bashin Dan eliminated Subculture via Brave Clash -> Pin
-Bashin Dan eliminated Trevor Mach via Choke Hold -> Referee Stoppage

Tommy Dukes: So that was a crazy thing! Here in Edo, we have just witnessed the Elimination Edition! Hello everyone, Tommy Dukes here, the white Kamala of wrestling, and I'm hoping to stop some of the wrestlers on the way back after those incredible matches! Tack's Angels managed to overcome Team Miyuki, that happened to be one person short. I never thought that team would get along. Here comes Murasaki. Murasaki! Murasaki! Care to-

Murasaki: Those bitches, they don't have a clue what they're doing! They have no freaking idea how to step in that ring, do damage, hurt people, and walk way successful. Think I might just remove them all from my ring before I do anything else. GET OUT OF MY WAY!

Tommy Dukes: Whoa! She almost stabbed me! You see that? Steve, you see that? Our team, TEAM HAVOK, they overcame WrestleBound, but it wasn't easy. Firebrand X, the captain, he survived and made it through Cade and Ness on the way to victory. Here he comes now. Firebrand, that was an incredible comeback!

Firebrand X: It wasn't a comeback. The result was never in doubt. Havok is where the best reside. We're the Renegades, and that gives us the edge every time. I thank my team for giving it their best. I wonder where this leaves me, and I think I know. Cade, you have the Television Championship, that belongs to us, and I want it. I will be your next opponent.

Tommy Dukes: Well alright then, the former World Champion is refocusing on taking the TV title back from Cade and the grips of WrestleBound. Team Greed and the 7 Nation Army collided as well, and I don't want to speak to any of them....*sigh* but here comes Mike and Stuart.

Stuart: Well look at that. Greed thinks they can move in and ruin my plans? My plans are absolute, and they are fool proof, and when they aren't, I come up with a plan B that WILL work. I leave nothing to chance, and yet I'm able to always put it all on the line. I have brought together an army to take over, and just like the world outside of wrestling where I have conquered my enemies, it's only a matter of time before I do that here. Little Mac, your Greed will have to pay the price if you continue to get in my way.

Kinniku Mike: Time and time again, you're going to see this man, with this title, destroying the competition. Amigo, you knew me best and you couldn't stop me. What chance will that little punk have? ZERO! Your whole life has been building up to giving me a VE main event victory and pay day kid. Look at me, this is the real live shit! Uuu!

Tommy Dukes: The Skulls & Bones put one over on Team M's tonight. M's thought she had a strong team, bringing in Double Champion Paula and Erica from WBPW, but Aly Smash was one step ahead. As it turned out, Erica was a member of the Skulls & Bones, and turned on M's during the match. She was Curb Stomped by Aly for the pin and the win. After the match, even though the Skulls & Bones won, another member of the team unmasked. The athletic lady that hit the Top Rope Knee Drop in the match turned out to be...

Heather Mach: Surprise! That's right bitches, I'm back, and I'm and sporting some new colors here! They promised someone from a complicated extended family, and they weren't kidding. I come from a fucked up family. Maniacs, thoughtless maniacs. Crazy is in our blood. Hell, back when the Skulls & Bones beat and tortured me, I secretly liked it! My cousin Trevor, his wife was responsible for that though, and whether I liked it or not, I've waited a loooong time to pay you back, and that makes THIS pay day! AHAHA! I'm back! I'm patched in, and I'm going to make your life a living hell M's.

Erica: That goes for both of us. I'm back too, and I'm back for the same reasons. I had a lot going for me in WrestleBound, but I wanted to be a part of this new Skulls & Bones, so I got patched in so I could make the legendary M's pay. No body could escape your shadow, and you saw to that. You were put on a pedestal, made to believe you were the best. Heh, the truly best of us are going to tear down your monument. We know the truth about you now. You're not who you used to be are you? I can't wait to finish you off.

Aly Smash: It's like I said Tali. You really had NO idea.

Tommy Dukes: Well shit. That brings us to the final match, that saw the true heart and potential of Bashin Dan revealed. Wearing a crimson mask, the young man eliminated 3 members of Team Wolf, and that's AFTER Subculture faced his fear of Chipmunks! Wait, here come the KO Bombers now.

Subculture: I told you not to call us Team Wolf, it was too much like Teen Wolf.

Trevor Mach: Yeah, I'm sure that's the shit that did it. That kid surprised the hell out of us tonight! Plain and simple.

Subculture: I hate to admit that, but he's not bad. Not bad at all.

Tommy Dukes: You guys talking about Bashin Dan?

Trevor Mach: He did it. That little bastard choked me out! Son a bitch! Tack, you and Munk, Journey, the legendary team, you kept us out of the main event. Not gonna forget that buddy, but right now, have to hand it to Dan.

Tommy Duke: I saw you out there. He blindsided Subculture and screamed in anger like I've never seen before. You looked shocked!

Trevor Mach: Well shit, you'd be shocked too if a rabid child came running at you! The kid, he earned his main event. Damn. Can't wrap my head around it. Get him over here. Where is Dan?

Bashin Dan: I'm here.

Trevor Mach: HOLY SHIT! Don't stand behind me like that!

Bashin Dan: I'm sorry. I just wanted to thank you for the great match. I've always looked up to you sir.

Trevor Mach: Don't say shit like that. I was going to beat the hell out of you.

Bashin Dan: Oh.

Subculture: I'll still do it!

Bashin Dan: WHOA!

Trevor Mach: Wait! Here...bump my fist.

Bashin Dan: Alright.

Trevor Mach: You're alright kid....you're alright. When you win that World Championship...just remember to watch your back. The Big Bad Wolf is always lurking.

Bashin Dan: ...Yes sir.

Subculture: I can't believe this happened. I'm going to go drink till I forget it happened.

Trevor Mach: Now that's a plan. Sorry liver!

Tommy Dukes: Dan, you have another huge win under your belt now!

Bashin Dan: I couldn't have done it without my team. Thank you Ben and Jam. Thank you Journey. Best friends and legends together. I can't believe how lucky I am. I will never forget. Mike, you can talk trash all you want, but I find your deck to be inferior to mine, and I will prove that at Victory Explosion. I'm the long shot. I'm the underdog, but I will win, because I AM BRAVE!

Tommy Dukes: ....Mike's going to kill you for that "Deck" reference Dan.

-

Tommy Dukes: Tommy Dukes here, the Tuxedo Mask of Wrestling, and I'm happy, SO HAPPY, to show you that 6 matches for Victory Explosion X2 have been officially announced! We knew some of these already, but I just really like to see it made official. Firebrand X WILL be challenging Cade for the Television Championship. Takumi Inui will accept the rematch challenge by Ness for the WBPW Grand Championship. 7 Nation Army leader Stuart will be facing Greed leader Little Mac. The Tag Team battle of ultimate legendary destiny will take place, as the KO Bombers will put the titles on the line against Journey. Holy shit that match. I was the BIGGEST Journey mark! Lady M's won't be getting the Women's Double Championship shot thanks to the Skulls & Bones, BUT she will be taking on Aly Smash in a No Rules match. The main event will see Kinniku Mike put the Havok World Championship on the line against Rumble City winner Bashin Dan. STACKED! STACKED! STACKED! Stacked more than Tack's collective wives!

Tack Angel: Hey!

Havok: Victory Explosion X2
Kyoto Dome, Edo
Pay Per View

1. Havok Television Championship: Cade(c)[WBPW] vs. Firebrand X
2. WBPW Grand Championship: Takumi Inui(c) vs. Ness[WBPW]
3. Singles: Stuart vs. Little Mac
4. Havok World Tag Team Championship: Trevor Mach(c)/Subculture(c) vs. Tack Angel/CP Munk
5. Lady Renegades No Rules: Lady M's vs. Aly Smash
6. Havok World Championship: Kinniku Mike(c) vs. Bashin Dan

-

Havok Temporary Edo Office

A group of men and one woman were seated at a table to discuss the hiring of several new talents...

Degrees: He was told to be here at 9.

Jeff Andonuts: Not sure why you expected him to show up. Not sure why WE are here either. We don't work management anymore.

Degrees: Ry-Q said it had something to do with prior agreements...but I think he just didn't want to do it.

Jeff Andonuts: Well Vjhearson, Furstwood, and Harte Faust have worked out so far, so I-

A hung over Trevor Mach stumbled through the door...

Trevor Mach: Sup.

Degrees: And there he is, an hour late.

Trevor Mach: I thought you said 9PM.

Degrees: No you didn't.

Trevor Mach: No I didn't. Why the hell am I here?

Jeff Andonuts: ...Your name was drawn out of a hat.

Trevor Mach: Makes sense.

Degrees: You're going to help us screen some new recruits to the cause. We didn't want to do it either.

Trevor Mach: What about that uptight lady over there. Who is she?

Jeff Andonuts: Uh...she's-

Ms. Graves: Ms. Graves, I'm a representative of Everybody Equal Kay.

Trevor Mach: EEK huh? Yeah, I'll say.

Ms. Graves: Your promotion has received several complaints about its rude and crude nature, but the biggest problem is your representation. It's felt that Havok is lacking in diversity and gender equality.

Trevor Mach: ...

Degrees: Trevor?

Trevor Mach: I'm trying not to vomit.

Degrees: ...I'm sure it's the hangover right?

Trevor Mach: ...

Degrees: *sigh* Drink some water for my sake please?

Ms. Graves: Mr. Mach, I know a lot about you. I want you to know that culture is changing, and Havok will be brought forward into the mainstream forward thinking 21st Century.

Trevor Mach: Hey, if it's the 21st Century, why is Fox still 20th Century Fox? Anybody? Am I the only one wondering that? It bothers me.  

Ms. Graves: *sigh* We also hope to weed out the toxic masculinity and primates of the past.

Trevor Mach: No masculinity....in a combat sport...are you fucking out of your mind?

Ms. Graves: WELL I NEVER!

Degrees: He's sorry! Trevor, please say you're sorry.

Trevor Mach: Would if I was. *wink*

Jeff Andonuts: So glad this is going to be Ryan's problem and not mine.

Ms. Graves: Can we just get on with this?

Trevor Mach: *lights cigarette* Let's do this shit.

Applicants from all over were interviewed by Degrees, Andonuts, and Graves. Mach passed out on the table until...

?: AHHH!

Trevor Mach: Eh?

Degrees: Mach, do you have any questions?

Trevor Mach: Wha?

Trevor looked up and saw two figures in front of him. One was a warm and kind looking balding man, with a goatee and eyes perpetually closed. The other who screamed moments ago, was an angry and jittery looking man with piercing bug eyes, thick eyebrows, large pointy nose, and a bowl cut mullet. Both were wearing tropical shirts.

Degrees: I was wondering if you had any questions for Terry or Deryl here.

Trevor Mach: Uh...which one is which?

Daryl: I TOLD YOU! I TOLD YOU HE WASN'T LISTENING! DAMN TERRY!

Terry: Aw, I'm sure he's just tired. These guys work really hard, and it's to be expected that they would be tired.

Daryl: YOU'RE ALWAYS MAKING EXCUSES! YOU SUCK!

Terry: Hehe, always the kidder Daryl.

Daryl: AH!

Trevor Mach: I'll have some of what your snorting Daryl. Hire these guys.

Degrees: What?

Ms. Graves: You haven't asked questions, nor have you bothered to speak with any prior applicants. Why these two?

Trevor Mach: They're hilarious, and they remind my of two guys I know.

Terry: Hey that's great. Thank you so much!

Daryl: YOU'LL ALL REGRET THIS!

Terry: Daryl, they're going to hire us.

Daryl: IT'S BECAUSE OF ME! YOU DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!

Terry: Hehe, there he goes again. Always making jokes.

Jeff Andonuts: Hey wait! And they left. You know they think you just hired them.

Trevor Mach: I did.

Jeff Andonuts: You don't get to do that.

Trevor Mach: Then what the fuck Jeff? I'm going to go crawl back into my bottle of Sake and then find some of Daryl's stash and-

Jeff Andonuts: We have one more applicant. A Lady Renegade.

Ms. Graves: Pay close attention to this one Mr. Mach. It's time men like you gave these women the time and attention they deserve. Diverse women will be the future!

Trevor Mach: ...How stylish.

Degrees: Send her in please.

A young lady with short brown hair and a black leather jacket, with a cowgirl hat walked in.

Ms. Graves: State you name please?

?: Jane Black mam.

Ms. Graves: Ms. Black, Havok is going through changes right now. I've imposed myself onto them to show them the error of their ways when it comes to the treatment of the Lady Renegades.

Trevor Mach: It's the harem thing that bothers you isn't it? That's not my fucking fault! Blame stupid sexy Tack the Oppai Admiral and his booby brigade!

Ms. Graves: MR. MACH!

Jane Black: Actually, I like the Lady Renegades a lot. I like the difference here, because they're constantly struggling for what they want. Being given something has no value. You have to earn it.

Ms. Graves: ...You earn it by being female, and sticking it to the male oppressors.

Jane Black: I'm just here to wrestle Mam.

Degrees: How long have you been a wrestler Jane?

Jane Black: 4 years.

Jeff Andonuts: Where have you competed?

Jane Black: Local places back home in the Dusty Dunes, but recently I've been here in Edo for D2T. That's how I was able to make it here today.

Trevor Mach: Yeah, I thought she looked too white to be from Edo.

Degrees: Mach? You have any questions for Jane?

Trevor Mach: Questions? How fast can you run the 100?

Jane Black: I-

Ms. Graves: That question is irrelevant!

Trevor Mach: It's what now?

Ms. Graves: Asking her about her physical attributes discriminates against those that are not able bodied.

Trevor Mach: ...They aren't applying today. They're not here you crazy lady. Who the hell are you afraid of offending?! We're wrestlers. We wrestle! It's a PHYSICAL SPORT! If she doesn't have what it takes it's her ass!

Jane Black: That's right, it's my ass, and my hard luck!

Trevor Mach: Eh?

Jane Black: Sorry.

Trevor Mach: No, not sorry. Go on. Say something else. Tell us what you're thinking right now.

Jane Black: To be honest, I don't want to be a quota hire. I want to be accepted into Havok because I'm the best or working my way towards becoming the best. I worked on a farm all my life, so I know how to work hard. I am fully capable of the athletic requirements, and I'm not afraid to bleed. Back home, and here in Edo, I've been known to cause a calamity or two in the ring, and NO, I have no intention of trying to win the "Tack Bowl".

Degrees: Can you believe she's the first Lady Renegade applicant to say that today?

Jeff Andonuts: That Star Prince is a wizard or something.

Ms. Graves: Thank you Ms. Black, that will be al-

Trevor Mach: I'm not finished yet lady!

Ms. Graves: You just want to continue to humiliate that girl!

Trevor Mach: Humiliate her? Who the fuck cares what I think! She shouldn't! You think she deserves respect because she's sporting tits? You want respect you earn it! Doesn't matter who the fuck you are! You're killing a perfectly good buzz right now! Listen to me, and listen good Jane. Don't take no shit, and don't take the easy route. You don't need my respect, but if you want it, leave this place right now, and earn your spot the right way, when this uptight bitch has shoved back off to stupidest corner of our truly screwed country.

Ms. Graves: MR-

Trevor Mach: Yeah yeah yeah, I heard you! I'm out of here.

Jane Black: So am I.

Ms. Graves: Ms. Black?

Jane Black: He's right. You're judging people for all the wrong reasons, and you're just handing out jobs that should be earned. I don't need you to hand me anything Ms. Graves. I'll get the job myself.

Degrees: Ms. Black. Ms. Black! Great, she left too. Someone should have told her and Mach, that she WAS going to have to earn her spot. This was just to see who would make final picks!

Jeff Andonuts: This whole thing was a mistake, and I hate to admit it, by Mach is right. Ms. Graves, your EEK group will not be needed in Havok. On behalf of Ryan IQ, we'll sever that relationship. We can figure out our own way though the absolute madness of the 21st Century.

Ms. Grave: You will regret this. YOU WILL REGRET THIS!

Degrees: *sigh* This could get ugly.

Jeff Andonuts: Yeah....for Ryan. Hehehe.

Outside the office, Jane Black chased down Trevor Mach.

Jane Black: Mr. Mach.

Trevor Mach: It's just Trevor kid. It's just Trevor.

Jane Black: Trevor, thanks for what you said. You have a bad reputation, but that made a lot of sense.

Trevor Mach: The bad reputation is earned and legit, but I can't stand this PC bullshit. You'd be selling yourself short if you bought into it. I've seen your work. Subbie and I were drinking at the D2T event last night. You got what it takes in my opinion, you just need an edge. Get yourself a new bad ass name, and demand a match from Ry Ry personally.

Jane Black: A new name? I already got it. You can call me, Calamity Jane.

Trevor Mach: Oh, I like that! Word to the wise. No matter what happens. Don't fall in love with Tack Angel. The man's sex cult is getting out of control.

-

Ryan IQ's Office

Ryan IQ and Stuart were arguing back and forth...

Ryan IQ: What's the problem here?

Stuart: You just think you can TAKE the Trios Championship from us?

Ryan IQ: The champion's team disbanded, you don't just get to decide who holds the belts next.

Stuart: That Magnum PT...what a moron.

Ryan IQ: He might have forgotten he was on my team, but he still did me a solid in that aspect.

Stuart: You think I'm just going to take that laying down?

Ryan IQ: I don't care Stuart.

Stuart: You will care if I make sure that no match tonight gets off the ground. What will that do for your ratings and cash flow?

Ryan IQ: ...Look, I booked the match you wanted. Mike and your goons will face the legendary Journey, Firebrand, and Sal Paradise. You got that much. Deal with that.

Stuart: Deal with that? Ryan, a day is coming soon where I won't have to "deal" with anything from anyone ever again. My Dad figured that out, and so will you.

Ryan IQ: Stu...about your Dad, I-

Little Mac: What's going on here? A little pow wow? You didn't invite me?

Ryan IQ: I need to lock that door.

Stuart: This is a matter between us. Greed is irrelevant.

Little Mac: You think so? Heh. I'm going to sip some expensive champagne while I watch this show from my VIP section, and then when I feel like it, I'll show who is irrelevant.

Stuart: Go enjoy that bottle. You sealed your fate wanting a match with me at Victory Explosion. Has been.

Little Mac: ...Never was.

Stuart: WHAT DID YOU-

Ryan IQ: Guys. Guys! GUYS! PLEASE....get the hell out of my office.

Akiba Secret Base Ring

The show opened with Kinniku Mike standing in a dark arena, with a single spotlight on himself and the Havok World Championship.

Kinniku Mike: This....is the Havok World Championship, and this belt is wrapped around the waist of the sexiest wrestler alive. We already knew that. It's around the waist of the most powerful wrestler alive. Knew that too. Wrapped around the waist...of the absolute greatest. What do you know, that too is common knowledge. I know, and you know it. The only reason anyone else ever had this, was because I lost my way for a little while, but then I remembered that I am the real live shit. I am the best. I'm better than Tack Angel. I'm better than Firebrand X. I'm better than Sal Paradise. I'm better than Trevor Mach. I'm better than Amigo! I'm better than Ness! THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANYONE LIKE ME! This spotlight, it belongs to me. This spotlight is mine. The best aren't good enough to take it from me. Where am I going with all of this? What the hell does Bashin Dan think he's going to do against me?! This kid, he's going to main event the SHORTEST MAIN EVENT in Victory Explosion history! It's embarrassing! You people, you won't get what you want. The underdog won't win. He won't even come close. He'll be remembered FOREVER as a laughing stock and a failure. I-

Bashin Dan: You talk to much is what you do!

Kinniku Mike: What? Where are you? No, don't move that spotlight! Don't light the room up either! Keep it just the way it is. This kid, belongs in the shadows. Let him stay there, it's fitting. It's almost like obscurity.

Bashin Dan: I don't need the light. I see you just fine, and what I see is an opponent that underestimates my deck!

Kinniku Mike: Enough with your stupid card game analogies!

Bashin Dan: ...Fine...you underestimate my HEART! I have youth! I have talent! I have a battle spirit! I'm brave! I-

Kinniku Mike: Don't have this title. You don't have these muscles. You don't have my experience. You don't have my sex appeal. You don't have THIS spotlight!

Suddenly, the spotlight started moving up in the rafters. Someone ripped the light off the beam and started dragging it away.

Kinniku Mike: What the hell is going on here?

The scraping sound could be heard all over the arena as the sound ended up at the entrance, where the figure dragged the light beside Dan on the way to the ring. The lights slowly started to rise, as it was revealed that Trevor Mach had the light. He stood in the ring with Mike and tossed the light right in front of him.

Trevor Mach: Here. Take your damn spotlight. Take it home, put it on your shelf. Nobody cares! Seriously, who gives a shit?! Take the spotlight or go point at a sign, who cares! You know what that kid wants? He wants to win. He wants the World Championship. I've seen it with my own eyes. At that elimination thing we just did, I underestimated the kid, and look what happened. Mike, you're setting yourself up for the most humiliating moment in your career, and that includes that time you kidnapped Tali by baiting her with Twinkies and Dr. Pe-

Kinniku Mike: YOU SAID YOU WOULDN'T BRING THAT UP ANYMORE!

Trevor Mach: I say a lot of shit. You're talking the most shit right now, and it's going to bite you so badly. Consider that a warning.

Kinniku Mike: Fine, but what is the "Big Bad Wolf" doing in this ring with the World Champion. I heard that tonight you're facing Troy. Havok unfairly took the Trios titles from the 7NA, so now Troy is going to take your King of Clash Championship. Why the hell are you here now, talking all of this shit?

Trevor Mach: Well damn Mike, I was just so tired of your cliche bullshit, that I had to put a stop to it. PLUS, I figure I'd make a great distraction.

Kinniku Mike: A distraction?

Trevor Mach: Heh...for the kid.

Mach backed away as Bashin Dan spun Mike around and started laying into him over and over. Mike quickly scrambled out of the ring as Trevor Mach raised Bashin Dan's hand. He mocked attacking Dan, but then backed away laughing and let Dan bask in the non-spotlight...cause the spotlight was broken now.[/b]

Backstage

Subculture: What the hell was that all about?

Trevor Mach: Oh that? That was just fun.

Subculture: We have a match with the legendary team Journey at Victory Explosion X2, and you're picking a fight with 7NA?

Trevor Mach: Heh. Yeah.

Subculture: ...Hehe...you're crazy man you kno-LOOK OUT!

Subculture pushed Mach out of the way just in time to eat a big boot from Troy. Mach tried to pick a fight, but security pulled them apart. Trevor helped up Subculture.

Trevor Mach: What are you doing taking shots for me like that?

Subculture: IT WAS A STUPID REFLEX! DAMMIT THAT HURT!

Trevor Mach: Haha, you cared about my well being.

Subculture: Just don't make me face the chipmunk by myself!

Havok Interview Stage

Tommy Dukes: Tommy Dukes here, the closest thing we have to a female interviewer of wre-HEY! I DIDN'T WRITE THAT! STEVE! It's been crazy tonight, and we've just gotten started! This Edo crowd is hot for the wrestling action, but how could we miss out on a chance to speak with Lady M's. M's, you-

Lady M's: I don't need you to say another word Dukes. I know what happened, I was there. This happened to me personally, and it's been happening to me for years. Aly Smash, you recruited from my past for your Skulls & Bones. You patched them in and brought them back to ruin my life. Why? Our past? This long storied rivalry? HER? It doesn't matter. You're here, they're here, and you've all become the road blocks keeping me away from the Lady Renegades Championship. You're keeping me away from what I feel I have to do to come full circle. That's a mistake for all of you. I have friends, and I have family, and they want to stand with me up here right now. They want to show solidarity. Instead, I stand here as one woman, who will do what I've been doing for over 10 years. I will fight you. I will fight you all. One at a time, all at the same time. It doesn't matter. Tonight, I have a blast from the past with Erica. Then I'll take on Val. Then, I get to have a reunion with my old friend Heather. Finally, I put you down. I pin you. I submit you. I knock you out. One of these ways, I finally beat you, and I finally beat HER.

Havok: Renegade Nation
Akiba Secret Base, Edo
Renegade Televison/Shogun TV!

1. Tag: Saxon[o]/Novus beat Takuma Tsurugi[x]/Severide via Flying Forearm Smash -> Pin
2. Havok Trios Qualifier: Hope Mach/Christina Angel/Rose Mulligan[o] beat Benjamin/Slam Master Jam[x]/Raymond Furstwood via Bloody Bomb -> Pin
3. Havok Far East Championship: Dragon Shiryu(c) beat Magnum PT via Rozan Shoryu-Ha -> Pin -> Title Defense!
4. Havok King of Clash: Troy beat Trevor Mach(c) via TKO -> NEW King of Clash!
5. 8-Man Tag: Kinniku Mike/Razorblade/Maniac/Vapetrain beat Tack Angel/CP Munk/Firebrand X/Sal Paradise ended in No Contest!
6. Singles: Bashin Dan beat Harte Faust via Brave Clash -> Pin
7. Lady Renegades Singles: Lady M's beat Erica via DQ

-The opening match saw Greed's Saxon and Novus score a huge upset over Last Sunrise. Exciting tag match, but the youth from Saxon and Novus, and their prior experience advantage as a team helped them against the strikers that have always fought like two singles competitors in a team. Saxon hit the Flying Forearm Smash on the older Takuma Tsurugi to pin him for the win. After the Greed win, Stuart came out and declared his disappointment in his team, and it would take a big act to remain in the army. Severide immediately knocked out Tsurugi with the KO Punch. Stuart welcomed him back into the fold.
-A match was held to qualify a Trios team to fill the recent vacancy, and a surprise team overcame to move forward. Hope Mach, Christina Angel, and Rose Mulligan joined forces against the male team of Benjamin, Slam Master Jam, and Raymond Furstwood. The power of youth would be on the side of the Lady Renegades, as the former Women's Double Champion Rose Mulligan hit the Bloody Bomb on Slam Master Jam to pin him for the win. A Lady Renegades Trios team will be in the running for the Trios Championship.
-The Havok Far East Championship was on the line next, as Magnum PT was given a rematch. The often confused hero of Eagleland and Edo was looking to prove he was on the level of Amigo and Kinniku Mike, but a Rozan Shoryu-Ha crushed his hopes.
-Troy challenged the King of Clash Trevor Mach in a bombastic battle of 7NA vs. KO Bomber. Troy was like a rampaging bull, starting off the match by gouging Mach in the eyes and tossing him down for the first of three takedowns needed to win the match. An impaired Mach still managed to trip up Troy for a takedown of his own, and a Knee Trigger for the KO attempt, but the imposing Troy returned to his feet and battled back. Troy changed tactics, using his big boots to repeatedly knock Mach off his game. Mach took another fall, but he again evened it up with a jumping knee that took Troy down. Both men bloody, the finish ended in controversy, and Mach jumped up to knee Troy as Troy hit a headbutt on Mach. Both men tumbled to the ground, and it looked like they hit the mat at the same time. Two referees came out to argue the finish, but it was awarded to Troy to a sea of boos from the Edo fans. Mach argued it, but then extended a hand to the smug Troy. Troy played along and took his hand, but Mach pulled him in for Knee Trigger and chucked the title belt at him.
-A major battle in the war against Havok and the 7 Nation Army got complicated, as in the middle of an 8-man war featuring legendary tag team Journey, the Greed stable poured into the ring along with Little Mac and Master Lu. The two veterans joined their team in attacking the other teams and establishing their dominance in the ring. NO CONTESTUUUU!
-Bashin Dan continued his hot streak after winning the Elimination Edition and securing his main event at Victory Explosion. The young man battled boxer Harte Faust, ducking and weaving his punch attempts before the kick to the gut and the Brave Clash for the pin and the win.
-The main event saw Lady M's take on the returning Erica, now sporting the leather of the S&B, the biker group working with 7 Nation Army in the take over of Havok. M's rogue's gallery reassembled, but a reborn M's is standing in their way. Erica opened the match dominating, but M's shook off the beating and played up to the crowd, much to Erica's dismay. A back and forth main event that saw M's start to take control when a Sexy Strong Stunner was blocked, but M's turned it into a discus elbow before hitting the SSS anyways. She was ready to land the Rolling M's, when the Skulls & Bones came to attack. They backed M's into a corner, but she surprised them by pulling a bat out of the turnbuckle and using the equalizer to force Aly and her group out of the ring. M's won by DQ and proved to the Skulls & Bones that the talent is still there, the smarts are still there, and M's is a dedicated woman on a mission to bring down the Skulls & Bones.