EBW Wrestling Update!

Nerma: Nerma here, in Dalaam, where we are right in the middle of the E1 Climax Women's Edition. It's been predictable in some ways, like the continued success of the Women's World Champion Christina Angel, but it's been unpredictable in others, like the losing streak of Lady M's. I'm joined by Lady M's right now as she-

Lady M's: Let's not beat around the bush any more than we have to. I've been losing, and that sucks. I want to blame my sister for that, as I found myself injured on Day 1, but that's the name of the game isn't it? I'm probably be more pissed if someone went easy on me. This is the E1, and that means the biggest tournament anywhere. The winner writes their own ticket for the rest of the year. A win would get me back to title contention, and I want that more than ever, considering that the Women's Championship has finally become recognized as the Women's WORLD Championship.

Nerma: You're injured? Why haven't you bowed out then?

Lady M's: Because this is all or nothing for me. Either I do this, or I don't. In fact, I've made a decision, if I fail to win a single match in this tournament, I will retire, and this time I won't return to the ring.

Nerma: Oh wow! You really mean that?

Lady M's: I do. I won't continue if I've fallen that far behind. I have better things I can be doing if that's the case.

Nerma: Well, rumors are swirling that you've been offered a big movie role. Any truth to that?

Lady M's: ...You mean OTHER than all those other big movie roles I've had like the Bad Dudes franchise? Yeah, I've had a few offers thrown at me. You'd be surprised who calls when they find out you're not drinking yourself to an early grave anymore. Doesn't matter. Wrestling has always been the top priority. I give it my all, until my all isn't good enough anymore, and then I'm done. Simple as that. Don't fret Nerma. I don't intend to continue this losing streak.

Nerma: ...Well...there you have it. Lady M's is putting it all on the line? Will it make a difference? Keep watching on Renegade Television and ENN to find out!

Roof of Dalaam Hotel

Lady M's stood on the roof, looking at the sunset, as Trevor Mach joined her...

Trevor Mach: That's a called a hero shot, and you're doing it better than me.

Lady M's: Oh Trevor, I-what the hell happened to you? Your face!

Trevor Mach: You should see the other guy's knuckles. Don't worry about the face, it's the blunt force trauma to the back of my skull that's got me pissed off.

Lady M's: Tack?

Trevor Mach: Bingo. How did you know? Fruit basket?

Lady M's: No, that asshole just keeps escalating things.

Trevor Mach: You're not kidding. He's working with Stuart, and that dude tried to have me killed. He stood up for Stu when I confronted him, so for all I know, he's an accomplice.

Lady M's: You really think that?

Trevor Mach: I don't know who he is anymore. Hell, I don't know who I am anymore.

Lady M's: Yeah, that's going around. Let's go back to the room, and spend some alone time together.

Trevor Mach: Right. Maybe I'll take you downstairs and violate you like a parking meter.

Lady M's: ...It'll cost you a quarter.

Trevor Mach: Whoa! When did you get so funny?

Lady M's: Well, you're the master of the Dad jokes. I'm just trying to keep up.

Trevor Mach: We might need to stretch first. I feel old for 36.

Lady M's: 35.

Trevor Mach: Huh?

Lady M's: You're 35 Trevor.

Trevor Mach: Oh....oh right...this is 2018...not 2019.

Lady M's: You sure you're alright?

Trevor Mach: Yeah...yeah I think so.

Lady M's: Very reassuring.

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Meanwhile back in Eagleland...

Somewhere in the suburbs of Saturn City

A figure walks up to the door of a nice house at night...

*knock knock*

?: Yeah? Who is it?

??: Is this the home of Larry Stiles?

Larry Stiles: Yeah. Whose asking?

The figure kicked down the door, and it was revealed to be Maniac, with a gun...a big gun...with a laser sight...and it was awesome.

Larry Stiles: Who the hell are you?

Maniac: Just a man needing some information from you. You married Teresa Strong did you not?

Larry Stiles: What? Teresa? We're married, but we're going through a divorce. She's not here!

Maniac: I know, but I want you to tell me where she is. Now I know someone from the Police Force is helping her get back on her feet but-

Larry Stiles: McCrackin! Officer McCrackin is the guy you're looking for!

Maniac: ...Huh...that was easy.

Larry Stiles: Bitch wants me to pay alimony. Like she doesn't already get that from her cop ex-husband that she's still pining for.

Maniac: ...Well...thanks...but still *BANG!*

Larry Stiles: ARG!

Maniac: Hehe...oh wait...shit. Uh...don't die just yet. Is it Dan McCrackin or Mike McCrackin?

Larry Stiles: *cough cough* Mike.

Maniac: Thanks! *BANG!*

Larry Stiles: AH!

Maniac: ...Wait...is he on Alpine Drive or Oak?

Larry Stiles: ....Alpine.

Maniac: ...*BANG!

Larry Stiles: Hey wait.

Maniac: Huh?

Larry Stiles: ...Park on 3rd. You'll never find a spot on Alpine.

Maniac: Wow thanks, most helpful victim ever.

Larry Stiles: ...Don't mention it.

Maniac: *BANG!*

Saturn City Police Department

Captain Strong was placing things around his office, after recently coming out of retirement to track down Maniac and save the tortured tag victims. After placing his old EBW and WBPW Championships on a shelf, he pulled out a picture of himself and his ex-wife and daughter.

Captain Strong: ...Teresa...Lainey...I miss you both so much. I-

Suddenly, a police officer entered the room.

SCPD Officer: Sorry sir, I know you're busy, but I have some bad news.

Captain Strong: First day back officially. I'm not surprised at all son. Go ahead and report.

SCPD Officer: A lawyer, Larry Stiles, was found shot to death in his home.

Captain Strong: Larry Stiles. Huh...that's the guy that married Teresa! But...I heard that were separated, and filing for divorce. That's not bad news...well I guess officially it is...from a job standpoint.

SCPD Officer: That's not the bad news sir. The bad news, is that the culprit is believed to be Maniac. He's tracked down your partner Mike McCrackin, who was also gunned down, and now it appears Teresa and Lainey Strong-Stiles are missing.

Captain Strong: WHAT?! *jams clip into gun* We need to find that asshole NOW and save MY FAMILY!

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E1 Women's Results + Finale Card!

EBW: Xcite E1 Women's Special in Dalaam!
Dalaam New World Arena, Dalaam
ENN/Dalaam Broadcast

1. E1 Climax Women's Block B: Christina Angel[8] beat Heather Mach[2] via Pump Handle DDT -> Pin
2. E1 Climax Women's Block A: Aly Smash[8] beat Rose Mulligan[6] via Piledriver -> Pin
3. E1 Climax Women's Block B: Troian[6] beat Nani[0] via Moonsault -> Pin
4. E1 Climax Women's Block B: Hope Mach[2] beat Kelly Steele[2] via Ankle Lock -> Submission
5. E1 Climax Women's Block A: Tracy[4] beat Murasaki[2] via TikTak -> Pin
6. E1 Climax Women's Block A: Lady M's[2] beat Calamity Jane[0] via Black Crush -> Pin

EBW: E1 Women's Special in Dalaam!
Dalaam New World Arena, Dalaam
ENN/Dalaam Broadcast

1. E1 Climax Women's Block A: Rose Mulligan[8] beat Calamity Jane[0] via Bloody Bomb -> Pin
2. E1 Climax Women's Block A: Tracy[6] beat Aly Smash[8] via TikTak -> Pin
3. E1 Climax Women's Block B: Nani[2] beat Hope Mach[2] via Moonsault -> Pin  
4. E1 Climax Women's Block B: Kelly Steele[4] beat Heather Mach[2] via Shredding Backbreaker -> Pin
5. E1 Climax Women's Block B: Christina Angel[10] beat Troian[6] via Pump Handle DDT -> Pin
6. E1 Climax Women's Block A: Lady M's[4] beat Murasaki[2] via Black Crush -> Pin

EBW: E1 Climax Women's Finale
Dalaam Royal Palace Arena
ENN/Renegade Television/Dalaam Broadcast

0. E1 Women's Battle Royale: Heather Mach vs. Murasaki vs. Kelly Steele vs. Lady M's vs. Nani vs. Hope Mach vs. Tracy vs. Calamity Jane
1. E1 Climax Women's Block A 1st Place vs. Block B 2nd Place: Aly Smash vs. Troian
2. E1 Climax Women's Block A 2nd Place vs. Block B 1st Place: Rose Mulligan vs. Christina Angel
3. EBW No Rules Championship: Firebrand X(c) vs. Kinniku Mike
4. EBW Sky Runner Championship: Johnny Starbound(c) vs. Kiva
5. Singles: Subculture vs. Stuart
6. EBW Team Championship: Bashin Dan(c)/Benjamin(c)/Cade(c)/Vapetrain(c) vs. Little Mac/Troy/Amigo/?
7. EBW World Championship: Trevor Mach(c) vs. Takumi Inui vs. Tack Angel
8. E1 Climax Women's Finale: TBA

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Christina Angel: I'm the EBW Women's World Champion. I claimed my dream. Something I've wanted all my life. I used to think I was doing it to make my family proud. Now, I hold this title, because I'm proud of myself. I have another dream now. To do something that has never been done before. The Champion also winning the E1 Climax. I can do this. I WILL do this.

Aly Smash: The Skulls & Bones could use another trophy to drink our beers out of. Troian, we're on the same page, but this is business, so when I knock you down, you stay down. Christina or Rose, I don't care who, it will be a pleasure to hurt you, and I'm going to keep on hurting you.

Troian: They call me the chameleon, because I can mimic anyone. I can fit in anywhere, and you'll never see me coming. Tonight though, I'm going to win this for myself as myself. You all don't know me yet. I was the woman who tricked Tack Angel. Now, you'll know me, as the winner of the E1 Climax.

Rose Mulligan: I can't think of a better way to reignite my career then to make history and win the E1 Climax. Christina, it's nothing personal, but when I beat you tonight, and I go on to win the E1 Climax, I'm coming back around to you to get that EBW Women's World Championship.

Takumi Inui: Ladies, it is your night, but I've got a moment of my own to claim. This sword, it means I'm the Golden, and I didn't win this just to rest on those laurels. It's laurels made out of a sword, that's not comfortable at all. What I'm going to do instead is drift into this World Championship match, and win it all. Mach, you beat me to unify the titles in the first place, but I can't let it happen again. Tack Angel, you interjected into my moment, but I never back down from a challenge. I won't hesitate to go through you to get to the World Championship.

Tack Angel: It's time for an ascension. The Star Prince is ready to become the Constellation King. I have worked hard to rebuild my empire, and unify my family against the negativity running rampant in EBW. Takumi Inui, you're a great athlete, but I will do my best to beat you. Trevor Mach, you're an unworthy champion, and a very very...bad person. You might be tired of facing me, but just remember that you asked for this. It's what you always wanted and now you've got it, and it's going to cost you the World Championship.

Trevor Mach: So Dalaam's been a gas so far, but nothing compares to this. Takumi Inui AND Tack Angel? Now this is going to be a fight! I might get my heart stopped, or I might get kicked in the head. It might be both. I think instead, I'll just beat you both and win the whole damn thing. Knee Triggers all around! You know, I'm trying to be a nice guy, but that doesn't mean I'm not cocky too. Takumi, you're running out of gas. Tack, why don't you get your face out of the tits, and hit the gym a little harder, because you're looking a little out of shape. You two are both gunning for my belt, but the truth is I've got your number. Tonight, I defend the EBW World Championship, the pinnacle of our sport for us, but the ladies have the main event. Christina, I'm pulling for you kid.

EBW: E1 Climax Women's Finale
Dalaam Royal Palace Arena
ENN/Renegade Television/Dalaam Broadcast

0. E1 Women's Battle Royale: Heather Mach vs. Murasaki vs. Kelly Steele vs. Lady M's vs. Nani vs. Hope Mach vs. Tracy vs. Calamity Jane Winner: Lady M's
1. E1 Climax Women's Block A 1st Place vs. Block B 2nd Place: Aly Smash beat Troian via Piledriver -> Pin
2. E1 Climax Women's Block A 2nd Place vs. Block B 1st Place: Christina Angel beat Rose Mulligan via Pump Handle DDT -> Pin
3. EBW No Rules Championship: Firebrand MAX(c) beat Kinniku Mike via Fireslide MAX through a table -> Pin -> Title Defense!
4. EBW Sky Runner Championship: Kiva beat Johnny Starbound(c) via Kiva Dive -> Pin -> NEW Sky Runner Champion!
5. Singles: Stuart beat Subculture via Bridging Suplex -> Pin
6. EBW Team Championship: Bashin Dan(c)[o]/Benjamin(c)/Cade(c)/Vapetrain(c) beat Little Mac[x]/Troy/Amigo/LG Rod via Brave Clash -> Pin -> Title Defense!
7. EBW World Championship: Trevor Mach(c) beat Takumi Inui[x] and Tack Angel via Knee Trigger -> Pin -> Title Defense!
8. E1 Climax Women's Finale: Christina Angel beat Aly Smash via Pump Handle DDT x Rolling Elbow -> Pin -> E1 Climax Women's Winner!

-A dark match with all the participants of the E1 that did not advance, opened the show for the packed crowd in the Royal Arena. Lady M's was on the verge of retirement halfway through the E1, but she fired back with two wins, and then followed it up with a dominant showing in this match. Last eliminating Calamity Jane, who went win less in the E1, but still impressed and made it to the end here. A good win for Lady M's.
-The E1 matches resumed, with Aly Smash taking on Troian. A match where the crowd had no favorites, as they booed both women, and reveled in the violence they unleashed on each other. Neither woman pulled punches, with Aly kicking into full gear after trying to warn Troian not to mess with her. The newcomer was able to show off a wide variety of signature moves mimicked from other wrestlers, but the veteran Aly Smash put her down with a ring shaking Piledriver for the pin. Aly advanced to the finals.
-Christina Angel and Rose Mulligan were up next, with the winner meeting Aly Smash in the finals. The Women's World Champion was undefeated going into this match, but Rose Mulligan did her best to end the road right here. A fierce fight, with the woman who injured M's, Rose, going all out to possibly do the same to Christina for a chance to advance. Christina escaped the Bloody Bomb attempt and used her new Pump Handle DDT finisher to score the pinfall on Rose. The Women's World Champion advances to the main event, with the chance of a current champion winning the E1 a bigger possibility than ever.
-The No Rules Championship was up next, as Firebrand MAX put it on the line against the challenging Kinniku Mike, who was apparently upset that MAX spread a story about him getting a third ball while drunk. A bloody match for MAX and MUSCLE, with Kinniku Mike nearly taking the belt with a Muscle Buster onto a chair, but Firebrand survived, and fired up to lift Mike with a Fireslide MAX through a table, followed by the pin.
-Johnny Starbound, the face of the Sky Runner division in WBPW faced his hardest challenge yet, with a fully redeemed and rejuvenated Kiva taking him on. Kiva was reaching the potential he once showed when he debuted in Havok, until the Dark Kiva arc that took him down a bad path. Speaking of Dark Kiva, his evil twin brother tried to get involved on the outside, but Los Tiburon made the save and kept him back. A lucha masterpiece, with Kiva and Starbound going hold for hold and move for move. Kiva rolled out of the way of the 450 Splash and went high risk himself with a Kiva Dive and the pin attempt. 1-2-3! Kiva pinned Johnny Starbound and claimed the Sky Runner Championship! Great match, that wasn't just a spot fest with no psychology, cause that is literally the worst wrestling ever, and I'll go to Cirque du Soleil when I want to see that nonsense.
-Subculture and Stuart engaged in a long overdue battle next, with the two finally settling a score that began with the 7 Nation Army last year. A very technical bout, Subculture peppered away with surgical punches to the black eye Stuart suffered in a street fight with Trevor Mach. Ness appeared on the outside to help Stuart, but Subbie landed a harsh KO Punch to take him out of the equation. This brought out both Paula and Amy Angel, who Subculture could NOT hit, so their distraction helped, and Stuart pinned him following a Bridging Suplex.
-Dan Club faced off with Greed for the EBW Team Championships next, with LG Rod returning as a stand in for Novus, and Cade standing in for Slam Master Jam. A great showing of new generation versus the veterans. An all out showcase for Troy until he was neutralized by Vapetrain, who absorbed the Big Boot like it was nothing. Finish came when Cade took the KO Punch for Bashin Dan, who then hit the Brave Clash on Mac for the pin. A huge win for the former World Champion, who helped up Cade and thanked him for the sacrifice. A great win made even better, when Slam Master Jam wheeled out in a wheel chair to congratulate Cade and the Dan Club for the win. Did I say better? Because after that, Troy big booted him in anger and knocked the wheel chair over. Oops!
-The EBW World Championship match was next, as the Bad Man Trevor Mach put the belt on the line against The Golden Takumi Inui and Star Prince Tack Angel. A heated rivalry in the middle of the quest for the title for the Crimson Smasher. A crazy opening, with Trevor and Tack blowing past Takumi to get to each other. Takumi took this personally and immediately hammered them both with the Heart Punch, that took them to the mat. Takumi stood over the two titans of EBW and played up the crowd. They took him seriously through the rest of the match. A back and forth and back and forth and back and forth match, like usual in EBW with the whole anyone can beat anyone jazz. Takumi was impressing, but Tack clobbered him with a high kick and introduced a new version of his finisher the Wrist Clutch Star Driver MAGNA! It floored Takumi, and nearly lead to the win, but Mach jumped off the top rope with a knee to Tack's head. Mach tried to get the pin, but Tack kicked out and fired up, letting kicks fly to counter Mach's knees. A hype crowd went wild as Mach and Tack punched, kicked, and kneed each other back and forth. Takumi got to his feet and tried the double Heart Punch again, but Mach and Tack joined forces for a second with a knee kick combination. Tack tried to lift Mach for the MAGNA WRIST CLUTCH Angel Driver, but he escaped and used the Go 2 Mach Knee strike to take Tack off his feet. Mach ran the ropes to hit the Knee Trigger, but Tack rolled out of the ring to avoid a pin attempt. As he celebrated his great idea on the outside, Trevor rolled up the unconscious Takumi instead. Tack ran in panicking and broke up the pin. Later in the match, Takumi had a chance to win the World Championship, when he hit the Heart Punch and the Crimson Smash, but Tack broke up his pin. Takumi was angry as he pushed Tack and and threw a Heart Punch, but Tack dodged it and hit another high kick and the MAGNA WRIST CLUUUUUUUUUUTCH ANGEL Driver. 1-2-NO! Trevor recovered and pushed Tack out of the ring. He bounced off the ropes to hit the staggered Takumi with the Knee Trigger and pinned him 1-2-3! Trevor Mach defended in a very hectic and crazy 3-way. Tack was upset on the outside, and tried to get into Trevor's face about the finish, but Takumi got up looking livid and took it out on Tack Angel instead of Trevor. Tack backed away and questioned why Takumi would target him, completely missing the part where he basically cost Takumi the match 2 times.
-Main event time as Christina Angel took on Aly Smash for the E1 Climax Finale. Everything was on the line for Christina, who had the chance to make history, while Aly Smash was motivated to crush the dreams of the fan favorite. Both were in the main event, the big historic match, and it couldn't get any bigger than this. After a stare down they traded strikes, snapmare by Aly and she kicked Christina in the back. Christina returned the favor, with kicks and an a suplex for a 2 count pin attempt. Aly kicked Christina into the corner and delivered a dropkick, she went for a second one but Christina moved out of the way and hit a dropkick of her own. Celtic whip by Christina and she hits the Rolling Elbow followed by a running cutter. Senton by Christina, and she covered Aly for a two count. Elbows by Christina, in honor of M's, but Smash countered and dropkicked her. Vertical suplex by Smash and she held down Christina for two. Smash got Christian on her back but Angel rolled out of the hold, high kicks by Angel and she finished Smash with a spinning head kick. Another spinning kick by Christina, but Aly kicked out of the cover. Kicks to the chest by Christina, she went for another high kick but Aly ducked this time and delivers two high kicks of her own. She tried to lift Christina for the match ending Piledriver, but Christina escaped and countered with what was originally going to be an Angel Driver, but she cancelled that and hit the Pump Handle DDT instead. She got fired up and landed a big Rolling Elbow for the pin attempt. 1-2-3! Christina Angel made history! The Women's World Champion was also the first winner of the Women's E1 Climax! She was in tears as she was handed the trophy. Hope Mach, Lady M's, Heather Mach, and Rose Mulligan came to congratulate her. Tack Angel, Amy, Faris, Tracy, Nani, Makoto, and Iroha tried to come out and congratulate her, but stopped at the stage, when they saw the Mach family out there instead. Hope hoisted Christina up, who cried with the trophy. The fans were on their feet as Trevor Mach ran by the whole Angel Family and jumped into the ring. Christina hopped down and embraced Trevor. A feel good ending for the night.

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EBW Wrestling Update!

Tommy Dukes: Tommy Dukes here, the Yanny Laurel of Wrestling, and I'm here with the post E1 report! Our time in Dalaam has come to an end, and Christina Angel has made history! The Women's World Champion won the E1 Climax, making her the first to do so. The Mach Family were the ones to congratulate her, further driving a wedge between two families as we head back to Eagleland. Takumi Inui has also made it clear that he's not done in the main event scene, but he wants a one-on-one shot against Tack Angel for not only the Television Championship, but also his prized possession the EBW Mars Championship. IQ and Pirkle might be considering it too, so we'll have to find out. Meanwhile though, Trevor Mach has his sights set on new challengers, hoping that Bashin Dan will step back up to the plate, BUT guys like Kinniku Mike, Amigo, and Troy are also chomping at the bit. It's a time of change and reformation for sure, especially with rumors swirling that Greed will go their separate ways. I'm joined by Little Mac. Is this true Mac?

Little Mac: It is true. I've wanted to represent the best, and it's just not working out in the current structure. I had a plan with Stuart once upon a time. It's over now. I think I'm ready to do something new. My stable was strong as individuals, but they lost something as team. I have some ideas for where my future lies. Boys, you're on your own from here.

Tommy Dukes: Wow. Big changes indeed. Just months ago, the 7 Nation Army and Greed formed The Merger and waged war, but now, the 7 Nations have crumbled, and Greed is dissolved. Now, we're looking at a family versus family battlefield. In the midst of this, any wrestler could step up and take the spotlight. What kind of new course will EBW be taking when we come back to Eagleland?

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Bad Dudes Dojo

Trevor and Lady M's were sitting together on a couch, icing their injuries, as Christina limped in, with Subculture holding her up.

Trevor Mach: There she is. Hail the conquering hero.

Lady M's: I guess I'm still proud of you, though I'm obviously bitter. I've been trying to accomplish something like that my whole career. Eh, what the hell. I'm happy for you.

Christina Angel: Thank you both. I appreciate it so much. I-

Trevor Mach: You're limping...with Subculture...hehehe.

Christina Angel: Huh? No, I just pulled a muscle in the E1, and I haven't quite gotten over it yet.

Lady M's: Hehe. Yeah right. I know a sex injury when I see it.

Trevor Mach: Yeah you do! *fist bump*

Christina Angel: What?! No, it's not like that!

Subculture: ...Tell me about it.

Trevor Mach: We're just kidding with you Christina. That's what we do in this family. Come here, take my seat.

Christina sat down, with Trevor getting her a stool to prop her leg on...

Trevor Mach: You know, we were talking about something before you came in here. We...uh...well we didn't know what to do with this, but we decided that it's the right thing to do to give this to you.

Christina Angel: Huh? Give me what?

Trevor Mach: Your Dad, he sent a letter over here. I didn't open it, but I thought about throwing it away. It's up to you though. It's your letter, so it's your decision. Here kid.

Christina slowly opened the letter, and hesitantly read it...

Dear Christina,

I hope this letter receives you well. I know that recently things haven't been the easiest lately, and I know that it some cases it may be my fault. I can plainly see how by your winning of not just the Women's World Title, but also winning the E1. Make no mistake when I say this, your sisters, your mom, your other moms, your uncles, your grandfather, the entire pirate crew, and myself are very proud of you. I know that the future me is very different from the one you know now, but I want to think that I tried my best in support of you. It may not make a lot of sense of what your moms and I are doing, but believe me that in the future, the new future, that this will all make sense. Going all over the place I know, but I am so proud of how you've grown as a wrestler and as a lady. Your family and I miss you dearly and want you to come home as soon as possible but your grandfather recently reminded me that you are a grown woman. In the panic of everything that I'm trying to accomplish, I guess I missed that. So while I do wish that you'd get away from the degenerate Trevor & Tali, I'd want it to be of your own volition. Make no mistake that my goal of building Crystal Fourside was NOT a mistake, and that rebuilding the Star Kingdom will bring good things, it's just I want you there beside me in my journey. I'm rambling again, but you know how I get like that. Your sisters miss you very much and would like for you to visit sometime, I can try to make arrangements if you wish for your mothers & I not to be present, but I at least would like for you to visit them. Send my best wishes to Hope, I never wanted her involved in this struggle and I hope that she hasn't been troubled by this.

I love you,
Dad

Christina Angel: *sniff* What....no fruit basket?

Trevor Mach: You alright kid?

Christina Angel: Yeah. He just...he shows me the father I love, but then he reminds me why I'm here instead in the same letter. He doesn't get it...but I think he's trying?

Trevor Mach: Your father's got his head up his ass, and it's not just cause he likes the warmth. That being said, it's never been in question that he loves you.

Christina Angel: Not enough to stop what he's doing. Not enough to save our family the way that it was. I think I'd rather stay here if that's alright. I understand if not though. You've been totally supportive, and I'm worried that Hope-

Lady M's: Hope is her mother's daughter. She's cool doing things her own way. She knows we've got her back, but it seems like you need it more right now. We might be dysfunctional at times, but we stick together.

Trevor Mach: ...You know...I look at you like you're my kid Christina. You could...you could look at me like a father too...if you wanted. You could go back to Crystal Fourside too if you wanted. Whatever you need kid.

Christina Angel: ...I will never stop loving my family...but this is my family too, and I love you guys very much.

Trevor gave Christina a hug as she clutched the letter.

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The Mach Residence

The packed apartment was filled with delightful smells, as Christina awoke off the couch. Lady M's also woke up, and both were surprised to see Trevor Mach cooking...

Lady M's: What is this?

Trevor Mach: Breakfast Lady.

Lady M's: Yeah, but what are you doing up before noon?

Trevor Mach: I don't know, just seemed like a good idea today. Thought I'd make all the women in my life some breakfast. I invited Hope over, she'll be here in a few minutes and-hey! Penguin, you get out of that bacon!

Penguin: QUA!

Trevor Mach: You can have some later with everyone else! Oh, morning Christina.

Christina Angel: Good morning.

Trevor Mach: Sleep alright? I'm sure you didn't because of that damn couch. Don't worry though, as I have a nice surprise for everyone. I got us....a HOUSE!

Christina Angel: No way!

Lady M's: A house? You did that on your own?

Trevor Mach: Well, I would have asked you, but I wanted to surpri-

Lady M's: No no, I want no part in that BS. I'm glad you did it without me.

Trevor Mach: Yeah, it IS BS, along with all the other stuff I had to do to get it. Can you believe they actually made me open a bank account?! I had to get the jars of money out of the floorboards! It's a done deal though, I just have to sign on the dotted line. It's right down the street from the Dojo!

Lady M's: So a not lazy way to be much lazier later? I like the way you think.

Trevor Mach: Haha! I'm going to go do that right now. Here is some juice for you, and this plate is for Hope when she gets here. I'll be back in just a few. Christina, you might want to avert your eyes. I'm about to kiss my woman good-bye. So, all right, here we go. Mm! Mm! Mm! Oh, look out! Mm! Damn!

Christina Angel: I don't think I've ever seen you make that goofy grin before Aunt Tali.

Lady M's: ...*cough cough*....Just drink your juice dammit!

Crystal Fourside

Tack Angel awoke from his wife pile, with a massive headache...

Tack Angel: Ugh...too much grape juice and club soda last night.

He stumbled around in the dark to the bathroom, where he looked at himself in the mirror. Bags under his eyes, oppai imprints all over his face. Tack made some toast and looked out over his Kingdom. More and more crystal structures and pillars were being built, with the Pirate crew sleeping off a night of grog not too far off either. He looked down to see Ness and Paula holding hands and walking together down a path and smiled.

Tack Angel: I'm really glad I decided to not make Paula a concubine.

Streets of Saturn City

Takumi Inui blasted by a quiet neighborhood as he left Saturn City. His 86 was hugging the tight corners as he blazed a trail into the country and up a large mountain turn towards Crystal Fourside. He looked out of his window and down at the micro-nation. Thinking about the near win at E1, Takumi gripped his wheel hard and grimaced about the loss. He chucked a Fruit Basket out of the window and rode off...

Renegade Nation

The show opened with Nerma in the crowd with none other than the EBW Women's World Champion Christina Angel...

Nerma: Whoa! Look at this crowd! I'm out here among the fans with Christina Angel! Our Champion made some huge history in Dalaam, when she went undefeated into the finals of the E1 and won the whole thing! Never have I seen such a dominant showcase! Your time is now girl, but I have to ask, why did you want to meet out here?

Christina Angel: Because when is the last time you've seen it? These people, they are the reason we get to do this, and they all allowed me to fulfill my dreams! I'm so lucky and grateful. I get to live a life where I have to find brand new dreams to fulfill. Thank you all. I stand on top, but now I want to see the next woman with heart and fire come and try to knock me off. I want you to have the opportunity to become the World Champion. Maybe that will be my new dream, or maybe, I'll see if my best friend Hope would join me in reclaiming the Tag Team Championships from the Skulls & Bones? The sky is the limit, and I couldn't be more ready for it. I want to thank you all one more time, and personally, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank Trevor Mach and Lady M's. You've been the real angels on my shoulder. Thank you. I also want to thank Subculture, because-

Subculture: You can thank me right now if you want to.

Christina Angel: Subbie?

Subculture: Heh, that sounds best coming from your lips. Sorry I wasn't out there to congratulate you on your big win. I was trying to track down Stuart and Ness, and when I got back you had already made history. I'm very happy for you, and I'm proud of you. I think I'll sit right here beside you and watch the show, if that's alright with you?

Christina Angel: ...I'd love it.

Nerma: Wow! There you have it! The Women's World Champion AND E1 Climax Women's Winner! This historic lady has the night off, but from what I hear, she's going to stick around and watch the Machs and Angels go head to head later in the night. Should be fun. Let's take it to the ring!

The feel good moment turned to a boo fest, as Tack Angel came out to the ring, looking unhappy, as he pleaded with the crowd to listen to him. He stood in the ring and pulled out a long list...

Tack Angel: ...He once hijacked a building and took hostages, high level members of the gaming industry. He once made me shoot him. He once hoisted my child up on the roof of a building to recreate a scene from the Lion King. He once attempted GENOCIDE! He once encouraged the destruction of Edo, because the war was just "so much fun". I can't even count the number of times he's picked a fight with me. I have so much on this list. This is who you are cheering! This is your new "hero"! That is what I'm trying to save you from. I'm trying to save you from him. I'm trying to save you from yourselves. You can't trust him! I was a fool to ever think that I could! I-

Lady M's: You're talking too much! You're asking for me to come out here and kick your ass!

Tack Angel: Tali? I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about your nefarious husband, but I could just as easily mention how you are trying to corrupt my daughter. I don't want to do that thought, because we have been good friends for a long time, and I want to believe that you will come to your senses about-

Lady M's: Enough! Listen, I'm going to beat your wives bloody tonight, but I wish I REALLY WISH I could have a match with you too. All you are doing is verbally beating Trevor, and he's not even here tonight! He bought a house today, so your daughter could have her own room instead of sleeping on a couch! You know, we're not perfect, but we're not this thing that you want to make us out to be. You NEED us to be the bad guys, so you can kid yourself into thinking you're still the hero. You never bring up the fact that the man nearly died several times to save your family! He helped stop the Space Station from crashing into the Earth! He's overcome so much to get back to this place he's in, and you want to tear it all down. Do you want it back the way it was before? Do you have to feel like you're better than him? I didn't think the Star Prince had such an ego.

Tack Angel: I don't have an ego! Everything that I do, I do for the betterment of my family, these people, and for EBW. You're all being tricked, and when the other shoe drops, I don't want you to feel blindsided by betrayal. The Angel Family...the Star Kingdom, we're going to make a better future for you all. You'll see. I-

Takumi Inui: Lady M's was right. You talk way too much.

Tack Angel: Takumi! Did you get my fruit basket? Wait, trick question, I know that you got it, because I found it in my yard. We don't litter in Crystal Fourside Takumi. It's bad for the environment. We also don't trash hospitality and mutual respect so-

Takumi Inui: I DID respect you once. Even when you lost their respect, you still had mine. I begrudgingly rooted for you to complete your dream Kingdom, and have your happy ending. Now, I see you for what you've become. I guess that makes everybody BUT YOU at this point.

Tack Angel: ...It hurts me that you would say these things. I still have respect for you....even if you are a litter bug. I need to finish my conversation though, so if you could please-

Takumi Inui: Your conversation IS finished Tack. The first match is now, and it you against me for the Television Championship! Oh, and we're also going be in the main event, fighting for your World Tag Team Championships!

Tack Angel: Whoa. A little unexpected....even if I was informed this might happen a few days ago.

Lady M's: Literally the opposite of unexpected then you moron.

Tack Angel: Alright, I'm up for the challenge. Let's have a great couple of bouts and may the best man wi-

Takumi Inui: Also, in the middle of the show, we're facing off for the Mars Championship!

Tack Angel: YOU WOULDN'T DARE! I mean...that's fine...that's fine...this is fine. I'm fine.

Lady M's: Heh. You're screwed.

EBW: Renegade Nation
Renegade Arena, Saturn City
Renegade Television

1. EBW Television Championship: Takumi Inui beat Tack Angel(c) via Crimson Smash -> Pin -> NEW EBW Television Champion!
2. Women's Singles: Paula beat Calamity Jane via Sharpshooter -> Submission
3. EBW Mars Championship: Tack Angel(c) beat Takumi Inui vs MAGNA WRIST CLUTCH Star Driver -> Pin -> Title Defense!
4. Trios #1 Contender: Firebrand MAX/Camilo Ortega[o]/Los Tiburon beat Bashin Dan/Cade/Benjamin[x] via STO Bomber
5. Sky Runner #1 Contender: El Mago beat Johnny Starbound and Dark Kiva[x] via Magic Moonsault -> Pin
6. 8-Woman Tag: Lady M's/Heather Mach/Rose Mulligan/Hope Mach beat Tracy/Nani/Faris/Makoto via DQ
7. EBW World Tag Team Championship: Takumi Inui[o]/Dragon Shiryu beat Tack Angel(c)/Stuart(c)[x] via Crimson Smash -> Pin -> NEW EBW World Tag Team Champions!

EBW Training Center - Onett

Calamity Jane was working the heavy bag, getting in some last minute warmups before heading to Twoson.

Calamity Jane: Whew. Good workout. I gotta be getting on the road. The show is tonight.

Little Mac: Allow me to give you a ride?

Calamity Jane: Huh?

Limo

Calamity Jane was sitting quietly across from Little Mac, who smiled as he stared at her.

Calamity Jane: ...I uh...I'm not into older guys.

Little Mac: What?

Calamity Jane: ...Nothing?

Little Mac: Oh...you thought that huh?

Calamity Jane: ...Uh...no? Wait, why ARE you giving me a ride?

Little Mac: Heh. That's cute. I like you Jane, but I have other ideas regarding you. I think you are going to be a great wrestler, and I personally want to help facilitate that.

Calamity Jane: What? You want to be my manager?

Little Mac: Manager and trainer. Look, I am quite wealthy, but money isn't everything. I have more to give to this sport. However, Greed was taken to its limits, and I am not at my physical peak anymore. So I wondered what I could do. What could I give to this sport? What could I still get from it? I see all of that in you.

Calamity Jane: You do?

Little Mac: I watched your interview. Trevor Mach and I are not on the same page, BUT he was right about you finding your own torch. You got your image perfected, and you worked lower down the ranks, and made it to EBW yourself.

Calamity Jane: I'm not exactly on a winning streak. In fact, I lost every E1 match.

Little Mac: You were facing the best of the best. It was to be expected. You took your lumps, and you decided to improve. THAT is what I needed to see. Now, you have some experience, and now I can train you, teach you, and give you the tools you need to succeed.

Calamity Jane: I don't think I'm a fit for you. Quite frankly, I come from a humble place, and I intend to stay humble.

Little Mac: When I started, I didn't have a cent to my name. Yeah, I can be a bit of an asshole. I have been less than honorable. However, when I think back on my time as a youth, and what it took to get here, I remember when I wasn't such an asshole. I'm not being selfless here, I want to be able to make another World Champion like I did with Subculture. That being said, I will go out on a limb for you, if you give me everything you've got. What do you say?

Calamity Jane: ...Well tarnation, who could say no to that pitch? I'm in.

Little Mac: Excellent. Now, let's start with your moves. The sharpshooter, while it fits your look, is already being done, and you're not a submission specialist. You DO have big arms, with a lot of punching power, but that too is being done. I know exactly how to use that power to your advantage though.

Calamity Jane: I'm all ears.

Black Hole Research Center - Fourside

Within the old EBW building in Fourside, a research center was constructed to oversee the two black holes pointed at each other, keeping the world from being ripped apart. Jeff Andonuts, now free from his duties in the ring, was heading up this new venture...

Jeff Andonuts: Alright people, I think we're ready to launch the probe, but I want to make this clear, that IF we use TOO MUCH science, and foul up the harmony these two holes have, we'll certainly be doomed. So, let's use just enough science. Just enough. Alright, let's-

Scientist: Sir, we have a problem!

Jeff Andonuts: Too much science? What did I just say about that?!

Scientist: No sir, look!

An anomaly appeared between the two holes, as they both ejected light, something which they are not supposed to do. When the light faded, a figure was seen, collapsed on the floor.

Jeff Andonuts: What in the world?!

Scientist: Sir, whoever that is, came from-

Jeff Andonuts: I can see that! Whoever that is, they're away from the event horizon, so pull them out of there! Alright, now back up. I need to see who this....Rufus Poochyfud?

Rufus Poochyfud: ...What....what year is it?

-

Bar

Troy was throwing back drink after drink, somehow sporting a full beard in the day since he was last in the ring.

Troy: I want another! I SAID I WANT A FUCKING DRINK!

Bartender: You need to pay for what you've already had!

Troy: I'll pay when I-

Rufus Poochyfud: It's on me.

Troy: I don't need you money...but I'll take it. Put it on him, and then give me the most expensive booze you've got.

Rufus Poochyfud: That's fine. Go ahead. So Troy, I've been out of the loop, but it looks to me like you're on hard times.

Troy: The hell do you know?

Rufus Poochyfud: I know a rock bottom beard when I see it.

Troy: ...Fine! You know what? You're right. I've hit rock bottom! I tried auditioning for the Sharks for fucks sake! I'm full of just...so much ANGER! When trying to fit in...I just push everyone away.

Rufus Poochyfud: ...Wow. Wasn't expecting that. Well thanks for the insight, but what is it you're looking for? Friends? That doesn't sound right. You want revenge correct?

Troy: Revenge?

Rufus Poochyfud: Revenge against those that have burned you. Always in groups that never worked out. Hell, you're first tag partner Lukie betrayed you, and it's been all down hill from there. He's a successful Yoga instructor now. Where are you? You want Revenge. So do I, for all the wrongs that happened to me when I was Rufus Poochyfud.

Troy: ...Was? Who are you now?

Rufus Poochyfud: ....Hehe. Join me, and we'll get you revenge.

Troy: ...You mean another group?! *sigh* Fine...why the fuck not.

Saturn City Civic Center

Rufus Poochyfud and Troy sat at a table, with a sign reading "Heel Auditions".

Troy: This is ridiculous.

Rufus Poochyfud: It was your idea.

Troy: ...This is why no one ever listened to my ideas. I understand that now.

Rufus Poochyfud: What has happened to you? Last night you were drunk, but now you're sober and still....acting weird.

Troy: My therapist says I'm healing and-

Rufus Poochyfud: That's the problem. Stop doing that.

Troy: K.

Rufus Poochyfud: Alright, let's begin the auditions.

A line of heel wannabes entered to audition...

Killer Bee: My partner and I were buzzing around to-

Rufus Poochyfud: NEXT!

LG Rod: So, I'm not doing much with my partner out of action, and....I JUST MISS HIM SO MUCH!

Rufus Poochyfud: Next.

Lady Bird: My name is Lady Bird, and as you can see, I've got wings! This is my partner Bee! Together, we form the Birds and the Bees!

Troy: Another fucking bee.

Rufus Poochyfud: Yeah, that's an actual bee.

Lady Bird: Well, right now he is. At night, I turn into a real bird, and he turns into a Man. We're destined never to meet except on a full moon.

Rufus Poochyfud: ...Fascinating...but no.

Snakebite: Akinan and I-

Troy: NO! WE JUST TRIED THAT! NO!

Toaster: ....

Rufus Poochyfud: ...That's just a toaster.

Toaster: *pops toast*

Troy: ...Yeah, that's for me. I'm fucking hungry.

?: Detective Richard Night was an ordinary Cop, until the night mob gunned him down, and left him for dead. That was the night he took the law into his own hands! That was the night he became....Night Dick!

Troy: ...

Rufus Poochyfud: Night Dick?

Night Dick: What? What's the problem?

Jamie OD: Oi! I-

Rufus Poocyfud: You're hired!

Jamie OD: Hell yeah! I didn't even have to do anything! I didn't come alone though.

Sal Paradise: ...Yeah, I'm here too.

Troy: Paradise? The fuck! You're a Face!

Sal Paradise: ...It's boring? I miss my friend? If I don't do this I'll be stuck feuding with him again for years? Take your pick of the reasons. LoveKick is reunited.

Rufus Poochyfud: Delightful. I'll take the package deal. I know you both have your reasons for revenge too don't you? That is why we shall be called the Revenge Society!

Troy: Hey...we got another applicant over there.

Rufus Poochyfud: Huh?

The four looked over to see a hulking figure inside of a bloody bear costume...

Rufus Poochyfud: Uh...hello?

?: *heavy breathing*

Rufus Poochyfud: Where might we know some of your work from?

?: *tilts head*

Sal Paradise: That blood is fresh.

Rufus Poochyfud: Wait...you're not on the list. How did you get in here?

?: *heavy breathing*

Jamie OD: And he's...got a knife.

Rufus Poochyfud: ...You're in.

Troy: Seriously?

Rufus Poochyfud: You want to tell him no?

Troy: ...Fuck it, he's in.

-

Black Hole Research Center

Jeff Andonuts was going over charts, when he looked up to see....

Jeff Andonuts: Flying Man?

Flying Man: It's been a long time Jeff.

Jeff Andonuts: Indeed. I've always wondered how you escaped Ness's mind, and NOW I can find ou-

Flying Man: That's not why I'm here. I've been asked to bring you before....The Council.

Jeff Andonuts: The Council?

Flying Man: Yes.

Jeff Andonuts: For years, the scientific community had heard about a top secret Council. A watchdog that looks over the whole planet, and many other dimensions and places in time. They have hands in every pie. They are, the most powerful force on Earth. THAT Council?

Flying Man: Uh...no...not THAT Council.

Jeff Andonuts: ...I see.

A helicopter picks up Andonuts and Flying Man and takes them into the air.

Jeff Andonuts: So, where are we going?

Flying Man: Right....there.

Beyond the clouds was a massive island, floating in the sky.

Jeff Andonuts: Alright, how in the name of Science did I miss THIS!?

Flying Man: It is protected by super science.

Jeff Andonuts: I thought you said this wasn't that Council.

Flying Man: It's not. They uh....they bought the shield FROM that Council.

Jeff Andonuts: Oh. *sigh* Still, flying island. Really cool science. I  think I've seen this in a game before. Like it was called Angel Isla-

Flying Man: It's a completely different island. This is called Apple Island.

Jeff Andonuts: ...And why is that?

Flying Man: ...Because he won the coin toss.

Jeff Andonuts: WHO won the coin toss?

The helicopter entered an opening at the bottom of the island. Jeff was lead down a hallway filled with guards to a dark room. In the dark, Jeff could see that we was surrounded by a U shaped table. A light lit up one of the chairs to reveal...

Apple Kid: Jeff, my old friend!

Jeff Andonuts: ...Apple Kid?

Orange Kid: I'm here too!

Jeff Andonuts: Orange?!

Picky Minch: Don't forget me!

Degrees: Or me?

Jeff Andonuts: Picky?! Degrees? What's going on here?

Apple Kid: This is Apple Island, the home of the Council, WE are the watchers of the world. We use advanced super science to try and keep the world in balance.

Orange Kid: Like that OTHER Council, but with like...a 1/3rd of the budget.

Degrees: Surprise!

Jeff Andonuts: Degrees? This whole time you with them?

Degrees: Well, after Jet Havok and everything, I used my know how to help them figure out how to get this island in the sky.

Jeff Andonuts: Why did you need a sky island?

Degrees: ...It's a great way...to leach wi-fi?

Jeff Andonuts: I see. So, why am I here?

Jackson Kain: Yeah, I'd love to hear why we're here too.

Jeff Andonuts: AND Jackson Kain?

Jackson Kain: Don't look so surprised.

Magnum PT: Yeah, I'm here too Chief.

Jeff Andonuts: This "club" seems less cool with every reveal.

Orange Kid: Let's cut to the chase old friend. We-

Jeff Andonuts: I'm SUCH a better scientist than this entire room. I built bottle rockets powerful enough to KILL GIYGAS! Or at least....BADLY MAIM GIYGAS! Why was I not consulted for this.....whatever it is?

Apple Kid: You're her-

Jeff Andonuts: I didn't want to be in charge of Havok! I'd much RATHER be involved in a super science council!

Apple Kid: Hey, we're sorry! We need you now! We need to know everything YOU know about Rufus Poochyfud since he returned from the Sanctum.

Jeff Andonuts: Returned from the what now?

Degrees: Remember the Sanctum? Tack and Trevor? Trapped in their own minds? Taken to a dimension higher than this one? Dreams become reality? Yadda yadda yadda?

Jeff Andonuts: I do remember that....but he came out of the black holes.

Orange Kid: It would appear that way.

Apple Kid: This sets about a course of actions that we hoped was going to be corrected by Trevor Mach's actions in the year 2019, but it's not working the way we thought it would, and now, the very fate of our reality is at stake!

Jeff Andonuts: What?! That sounds heavy! We should do something!

Orange Kid: Should we do something?

Apple Kid: I think we should do something.

Picky Minch: Yeah, but CAN we do something?

Jackson Kain: We should do something!

Jeff Andonuts: Yeah, we should do something!

Magnum PT: What are doing again?

Jeff Andonuts: SOMETHING!

Orange Kid: Yeah, but should w-

Flying Man: ENOUGH ALREADY!

-

Council HQ - Apple Island

Jeff Andonuts found himself in a bright room, sitting back on a surgical table.

Jeff Andonuts: Uh...hello? I thought I was here to-

Intercom Voice: Please, do not be alarmed. We are about engage....the probe.

Jeff Andonuts: The what?

A compartment opened in the ceiling, and a tentacle like probe slowly descended down. Pointing directly at Jeff.

Intercom Voice: Please do not move while the probe is engaging.

Jeff Andonuts: .....

Intercom Voice: Moving will disrupt calibration of.....the probe.

Jeff Andonuts: .....

Intercom Voice: Please wait while we calibrate......the probe.

Jeff Andonuts: .....

Intercom Voice: Please, do not look away from............the probe.

Jeff Andonuts: *sigh*

Intercom Voice: The probe is now calibrating.....the the probe is still calibrating. The probe has been calibrated. Thank you.

The probe shot back into the ceiling as Apple Kid came in...

Apple Kid: There you are!

Jeff Andonuts: What was that thing?!

Apple Kid: Oh that? I have no idea. What are you even doing in here?

Jeff Andonuts: I was told to....never mind. So what's the deal Apple Kid?

Apple Kid: I'm in my 30's. Should I still be going by Apple Kid? Apple Man?

Jeff Andonuts: Apple Kid is iconic.

Apple Kid: Right. So, the Sanctum Ultimatum is something we've been studying since we first learned about it, and we've been trying to figure out how it connects to the black hole phenomenon. We first needed to see if any changes were made to you since you came in contact with the Sanctum Effect.

Jeff Andonuts: Sanctum Effect?

Apple Kid: Ripples in space time. People changing....disappearing....reappearing...suddenly existing and people acting like they were always there.

Jeff Andonuts: That happens?

Apple Kid: Not sure about that last one, but it's possible.

Kiwi Kid: Hey, you need my help in here Apple Bro?

Apple Kid: No Kiwi, I've got this!

Kiwi Kid: Just trying to help jeez!

Apple Kid: *sigh* So unprofessional that Kiwi Kid. I swear if he weren't around though, I wouldn't have been able to make the Pencil Eraser for Ness.

Jeff Andonuts: Did that happen like that?

Apple Kid: You see! That right there! The Sanctum Effect!

Jeff Andonuts: No, I just wasn't there for that.

Apple Kid: Oh...right.

Mysterious Dungeon

Trevor Mach, Retro Hippie, Firebrand MAX, and Subculture found themselves trapped in a dungeon, fighting off and running from mysterious lizard centurions.

Trevor Mach: So, who thought the day was going to end like this when they got up today?

Firebrand MAX: Damn lizard people.

Retro Hippie: What are we even doing here?! I didn't do anything! Did I do something!

Subculture: Shhh! You're going to get us killed!

Trevor Mach: Alright....so we need to be stealthy, and try to avoid those...*sigh* apparent lizard centurions. I mean that is totally cool, but I didn't get breakfast, so I don't really feel like messing them right.

Retro Hippie peaked around the corner and started making hand signals about the situation...

Trevor Mach: You have no idea what that means do you?

Retro Hippie: Sure I do.

Trevor Mach: You're just having fun with your hands.

Retro Hippie: Am not.

Trevor Mach: Listen Hippie, you're useless in a fight so stay back. Subculture, you rush out there swinging. They won't expect it. The best element is the element of surprise. MAX...swing that dismembered lizard tail at them. Should freak em out.

Firebrand MAX: ...I was going to keep this.

Trevor Mach: You used to keep those thoughts to yourself.

Firebrand MAX: You used to not have a mustache.

Trevor Mach: I LIKE my mustache.

Subculture: Guys, they found us.

Trevor Mach: So much for the element of surprise. LET'S GO!

A bloody brawl between man and lizard ensued. The wrestlers prevailed somehow and found their way into a large chamber, when a man wearing a snake costume appeared on a throne.

?: SSSSssso you found your way to my chamber!

Retro Hippie: Snake the Jake?

Subculture: Obviously not. Who the hell are you?!

?: They call me King Slitherkill

Trevor Mach: That's a cool name, but I'm going to have to take this bat and wrap it around your skull. Stole it from Ness, so I don't care if I break it right now.

King Slitherkill: Hey! Whoa! Let's not be hasty here fellas. I'm just doing this as a favor to someone! He wanted you dead. Hang on, I've got him on the phone right now. *on phone* Hey...uh...friend. Yeah, I'm with them right now. Yeah...four of them. I only needed two? I got four though. Well, I didn't know who they were! I don't watch the product! I'm trying to build an underground lizard empire, and I just did this as a favor! Well....they have injured half my army! What do you mean that says a lot about my army! Stuart, I'll-

Trevor Mach: Stu huh? What a piece of work. He's basically a super villain.

Subculture: Should I be flattered to be involved?

Retro Hippie: ...I wasn't even supposed to be here!

Firebrand MAX: People...he's distracted. Let's just go.

King Slitherkill: Well dammit Stuart, I appreciate that you waived the fees for my membership, but- uh oh. They just....kind of left. My bad.

Office of IQ and Pirkle

Mr. Pirkle sat down with Tack Angel and World Champion Trevor Mach to try his hand at quelling the situation...

Mr. Pirkle: So, I've been told Ryan's team building idea didn't work, so now we're going to try things my way, since the last thing we need is a war between the Machs and the Angels.

Tack Angel: We'd win! My wives are awesome, and I have pirates and Swift, and they'd GET YOU!

Trevor Mach: Heh. Alright bro. Whatever you say.

Mr. Pirkle: I thought we could maybe get to the core of this. I have here several complaints that Tack Angel has made about Trevor Mach over the years, regarding attitude problems and just plain shenanigans.

Trevor Mach: Gee, I thought you "loved" shenanigans. Wait a minute, you've been telling on me all these years?! Pansy!

Tack Angel: I'd like to add a complaint to the pile please.

Mr. Pirkle: Later. Let's see here. "Someone replaced all my pens and pencils with crayons. I suspect Trevor Mach".

Trevor Mach: That was just adding color to your gloomy day buddy!

Tack Angel: ...I doubt that.

Mr. Pirkle: "Everyone has called me John all day. I think Trevor Mach paid them to".

Trevor Mach: Money well spent.

Tack Angel: My name's not JOHN!

Trevor Mach: I know. That was the joke.

Tack Angel: ....It's not John.

Mr. Pirkle: "This morning, I found a bloody glove in my locker. Trevor Mach tried to convince me that I murdered someone and blacked out. I suspect he may be the real murderer".

Trevor Mach: No one got murdered.

Tack Angel: Yeah, and my name's NOT JOHN!

Trevor Mach: Look Pirkle, believe it or not, that's how I treat my closest friends! Call it the bantz, or a good prank between pals. That MIGHT be just me seeing it that way though.

Tack Angel: It's Tack, it's never been John.

Trevor Mach: You don't have to worry about that anymore if you want the truth. If I wanted to, I wouldn't be stopped, but I just don't want to anymore. I'm tired of this. Like I told Ryan IQ, I'm done. Tack Angel can live with his wives and pirates and Swift all he wants. I'm trying to do things a new way, and this thing you're trying to do is not helping. He and Stuart tried to have me killed. That doesn't just get forgotten.

Tack Angel: I did NOT do that! You're making things up. Stuart didn't either. You're just pranking again. It's not funny.

Trevor Mach: No, it isn't is it? A man I called a brother trying to kill me. I don't find it funny either. I'm out of here.

Mr. Pirkle: *sigh* Does he have any proof to back up these claims? Do you need to tell me something?

Tack Angel: ...You're talking to us like you're a principal or something. I'm a grown man Pirkle. I'm the Star Prince, soon to be Constellation King as soon as my GROIN HEALS! No, he does not have proof because it never happened. I am NOT the bad guy and my name is NOT JOHN! DANG IT! I'd be out of here too, but he's still out in the hallway I think. Yeah, I hear him. I'm just going to wait here.

Mr. Pirkle: ....No you're going to leave.

Tack Angel: I'm going to leave.

EBW: Xcite
Iwata Memorial Arena
ENN

1. Singles: Dragon Shiryu vs. Retro Hippie
2. Tag: Sal Paradise/Jamie OD vs. Camilo Ortega/Los Tiburon
3. Women's Singles: Calamity Jane vs. Faris
4. Singles: Takumi Inui vs. Kinniku Mike
5. Singles: Ness vs. Vapetrain
6. EBW Women's Tag #1 Contender: Lady M's/Rose Mulligan vs. Tracy/Nani
7. Non-Title Singles: Trevor Mach vs. Swift

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Car

Misogynist Paul and Robert Sandwich were driving to a East Twoson Pro show at Twoson High School...

Robert Sandwich: ...Beer me.

Misogynist Paul: ...What's that?

Robert Sandwich: Hand that water bottle? I always say beer me. It gets a laugh like...a fourth of the time. So, how's the love life? You know, with what's her name?

Misogynist Paul: ...You know her name.

Robert Sandwich: Of course I do, cause she lives in Mapleland and doesn't exist.

Misogynist Paul: ...She would exist if women weren't demons.

Robert Sandwich: ...Right. So, check out this sunshine man. Global warming am I right?

Misogynist Paul: ...What about it?

Robert Sandwich: I bet it's supposed to be cold today, but it's not.

Misogynist Paul: ...What about music? You got any music?

Robert Sandwich: Oh I got it right here. *clears throat* ♪ Return of the Tack! Return of the Tack! Return of the Tack! The Star Prince is coming back! Return of the Tack! Return of the Tack! Return of the Tack! Yo-

Misogynist Paul: ...I was thinking a CD? Or....a CD?

Robert Sandwich: Oh sure. I've got one here. My girlfriend burned it for me. It's got all the current hits by the popular music artists. Beer me that disc.  

Misogynist Paul: ...Allow me to eject myself from this moving car.

Robert Sandwich: Huh?

They arrived at the School while it was still in session...

Misogynist Paul: ...All these vapid little skanks. Lord, beer me strength.

As the two walked towards the Gym...

Robert Sandwich: So when we get in there, let's do our best alright?

Misogynist Paul: Did that really need to be said?

Robert Sandwich: Not everything a man says needs to be said.

Misogynist Paul: I wish women would never say anything.

Robert Sandwich: Whoa! Why is my girlfriend here?

Misogynist Paul: What? Is it that teacher over there?

Robert Sandwich: No, she's an assistant manger at the mall food court, and she's getting stuff out of that locker over there.

Misogynist Paul: Oh.

Robert Sandwich: Maybe she's a guidance counselor or something?

Misogynist Paul: ...No.

Robert Sandwich: Hey! Audrey!

Audrey: Oh...Robert?

Robert Sandwich: Hey. What's going on? Are you in high school!?

Audrey: This is REALLY awkward. I'm...I'm going to go.

Robert Sandwich: Wait. Come back! Paul....I had no idea.

Misogynist Paul: Well....that's not going to hold up in court.

Robert Sandwich: We didn't do anything illegal....except knock over mailboxes with her friends.

Misogynist Paul: Yikes.

East Twoson Pro
Twoson High School

1. Tag: Robert Sandwich/Misogynist Paul[o] beat John Jimson/Cereal Rapist[x] via Backhand Woman Hater -> Pin

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Random House in Saturn City

Three middle aged couples are sitting in a living room together, having a very boring evening together.

Man #1: So I told him, you're the one with the broken leaf blower! Hahaha!

Woman #1: Martin was SO mad! You should've seen his face!

Woman #2: I bet!

Man #2: That's a terrific story!

Man #3: Leafblowers are hilarious!

Man #2: That's what I was thinking.

All of a sudden, the glass from the window shattered, as a man in an orange jumpsuit busted in with a gun.

Maniac: Everybody shut up! Don't say a word, and we're not going to have any problems!

Woman #3: Oh my it's an escape convict!

Maniac: Now shut up! Shut up! Everyone, take your wallets out and put them on the table. I'm going to need some car keys too.

Woman #1: Please don't kill us!

Maniac: I got other people to kill, so just shut up and give me your money and keys!

Man #2: I know what he wants. He wants us all to have sex with eachother!

Maniac: WHAT?! No!

Man #1: He's right. He wants us to have sex while he watches.

Everyone got up and started taking their clothes off.

Maniac: No! No! No!

Woman #3: Come everybody, let's just do what this monsters says!

Maniac: No! Please, do not take off your clothes! I just want the money folks.

Man #2: I'm the one who will have sex with all of these people, but you're the one that's going to have to live with yourself.

Man #3: How DARE YOU sir!

Maniac: I do not want this! This is not what I want!

Woman #1: *lights* I bet you want ambient lighting too you savage!

Maniac: Don't light the candle! DO NOT light the candle!

Man #3: You son of a bitch! You want me to videotape this whole thing! Fine, I will!

Maniac: No! Not at all!

Woman #1: Is this what you want!? *puts on gimp mask* You pervert!

Maniac: No! That's just....that's just terrifying!

Man #3: You bastard! I need a wide angle lens!

Maniac: You know what forget it! Never mind! Never mind! AHHHH!!!

Man #1: He's gone.

Man #2: I think just to be safe, we should keep going, in case he comes back.

SCPD HQ

Captain Strong was on the phone with his daughter...

Captain Strong: Lainey, I don't want to get in the way of your dreams, but wrestling is very difficult. In many ways, it's taken more of a toll on my body than police work. Well, if you want to see what you can do at the training center, I say go for it.

SCPD Officer: Sir, it's Maniac, he escaped from prison!

Captain Strong: Mother of God.

?: Looks like you're going to need some help on this one....partner.

A grizzled man in a trench coat with frizzy blonde hair and a cast iron jaw stepped into the office.

Captain Strong: Well I'll be. Captain Braxton Coldiron, as I live and breathe.

Braxton Coldiron: Partner, I just heard about your Maniac problem, and I'm here to help.

Captain Strong: Glad to have you. Also...do you know how to wrestle?



E8FhXKTSSfA - Xcite Theme

EBW: Xcite
Iwata Memorial Arena
ENN

1. Singles: Dragon Shiryu beat Retro Hippie via Dragon Suplex -> Pin
2. Tag: Sal Paradise/Jamie OD[o] beat Camilo Ortega/Los Tiburon[x] via GTPK -> Pin
3. Women's Singles: Calamity Jane beat Faris via Lariat -> Pin
4. Singles: Takumi Inui vs. Kinniku Mike ended in a No Contest
5. Singles: Ness beat Vapetrain via PK Rockin -> Pin
6. EBW Women's Tag #1 Contender: Lady M's/Rose Mulligan[o] beat Tracy[x]/Nani via Bloody Bomb -> Pin
7. Non-Title Singles: Trevor Mach beat Swift via DQ

-The opening match saw Dragon Shiryu destroy Retro Hippie in an opening squash. The weak link of MUSCLE fell to the Dragon Suplex.
-The reunited LoveKick, as members of the Revenge Society returned to take on Camilo Ortega and Los Tiburon. The holy duo were a great match against LoveKick, but experience and some cheating from Jamie lead to a GTPK to Tiburon and the pin.
-Calamity Jane's winning streak continued with a great match against the Pirate Queen Faris. Tack Angel's wife is still a rookie in the sport, but showed some impressive high flyin ability. Still, once on the ground, Faris ate a Lariat and took the pin. Little Mac's advice and training are working wonders for the potential super rookie in the making.
-Takumi Inui and Kinniku Mike were in the middle of a show stealing battle, when Vjhearson Golvoth and Shiryu ran down to get into a brawl, leading to a No Contest. I intentially write out matches that end in let downs. I mean I know I don't write it very descriptively, but still, you can picture it in your head, and you can image the result. I just made you imagine a let down finish. I'm sick.
-Ness continued running through the Dan Club, by taking on Vapetrain. The much bigger wrestler had the power, but Ness had speed and experience on his side. Vapers missed a Top Rope Splash, which opened him up for the PK Rockin, and the pin. After the match, Cade came out and demanded that Ness show respect to his Dan Club friends. Ness turned his back to Cade. As Cade turned away, Ness turned back and stuck him, before leaving.
-Lady M's and Rose Mulligan battled the Star Kingdom next, with Tracy and Nani trying to claim the #1 Contendership to the Tag Team Championships. Hard hitting struggle, with Mulligan showing the fire she did when she became the Women's Double Champion. A Bloody Bomb to Tracy sealed the deal. The sisters will be on their way to The Great Eagleland Bash.
-Main event dream match, as the EBW World Champion Trevor Mach battled Swift. A hard hitting old school battle, the fans were on fire for this blast from the bast. Trevor used his knee offense to block POUNCE attempts. Unfortunately, the match ended when Razorblade hit the ring and attacked Mach, leading to another DQ. I just keep doing it to you.

-

The Mach House

Trevor woke up feeling uneasy. He got up to get a drink of water, but noticed a calendar on the wall saying that it was 2019.

Trevor Mach: Holy shit. How long was I asleep?

Trevor shook his head and the calendar was back to being 2018. He went to the bathroom to splash some water on his face. When he looked up, his reflection was acting on its own.

Trevor?: You have to see that the world isn't destroyed. You have to play the hero. I know you might not know why the rage was quelled, but with a clear head, you are more capable of anything you've done before. I wish you could've learned that the way I did, but I hope the clarity is helping you make some good memories on your own. It'll be a different future....yet again....but it will be a brighter one. That's the risk I took. Listen, she needs to-

Trevor woke up for real this time to find himself surrounded by M's, his dogs, and penguin in the bed. He laughed at the situation, and thought about how Hope and Christina were also staying in his now full house. The Full House theme took over his thoughts as he drifted back off to sleep.

Saturn Park

On a beautiful day, with children flying kites and playing. Father Sergio was looking for Camilo Ortega, who was seen walking with an entourage of ladies behind him.

Father Sergio: Oh my Lord. Camilo? Camilo?

Camilo Ortega: Father Sergio? What a beautiful day this is, isn't it?

Father Sergio: I was looking for you. Los Tiburon needed you at the Training Center to prepare for your title bout.

Camilo Ortega: I have spent so much time in the Training Center, but it hasn't gotten me any closer to the World Championship. It hasn't gotten me any closer to defeated Stuart. I haven't even had a chance to get to him for what he did to my Abuela.

Father Sergio: Revenge can be dangerous. It leads down a dark path that you have struggled to avo-I'm sorry, who are all these young ladies?

Camilo Ortega: Uh...my fan club apparently.

Father Sergio: I see. Did you invite them to follow you here?

Camilo Ortega: Girls just know of me, just as there is no one who does not know the light of the sun. Walking the path of heaven, the man who will save everything. All girls are flowers, and flowers know a flower blooms because of the sun.

Father Sergio: ....I don't get it. Wait. Camilo? Camilo come back.

Crystal Fourside

Tack Angel was sitting down for tea with Faris...

Tack Angel: A lovely evening to be sure. Faris? What's wrong?

Faris: Nothing...I just...I just want to do better in the ring. I want to be a more productive member of this family and this Kingdom.

Tack Angel: Faris, you're doing the best you can right now. This isn't something that you're used to doing.

Faris: I am great in a fight! I am a Pirate Queen! I should be able to do better in the ring.

Tack Angel: It's different in the ring, but it will come to you. You have my full support. *sips tea*

Faris: Then support me to the bedroom my husband.

Tack Angel: *spits tea* What?! Faris, I can't! My....area...is damaged.

Faris: Oh yes, please forgive me.

Tack Angel: It's alright, I just need a bag of ice I'll go ge-

The talking stopped as Tack and Faris heard an accordion and singing from the pirate ship.

Pirate Bill: ♫ I once met a lass so fine. She was drunk on barley wine. I'd been to sea, for months a-three. I knew I could make her mine. And the lass was past consent, So it was off with her we went. And we threw her in bed and rested her head, and we left, 'cause that's what gentlemen do.♫

Pirates: ♫ A woman has a right to a drink or two, Without worrying about what you will do. We say "Yo, ho!" but we don't say "ho," 'Cause "ho" is disrespectful, yo!♫

Pirate Steve: ♫ There was a lady with a golden eye, and the doctor said she would die. So she emptied her purse to lift the curse, and prayed to stay alive. She awoke the very next day, Hand in her grave she lay. But the scariest part of the story from the start, Is I bet you assume the doctor was a man.♫

Pirates: ♫ No, we don't say "booty" 'less we're talking about gold. We don't look at chests 'less it, treasure holds. With a hat and a feather and a cutlass on our hip, We will never say "she" when we're talking 'bout a ship. We don't say "bitch" and we don't say "whore," 'Cause that language leads to things like body dysmorphia and poor self esteem.♫

Tack Angel: Well. What a wonderful message.

Faris: I trained them well.

-

Saturnolli's Restaurant

Subculture and Christina Angel were sitting down to have dinner together and talk. In the middle of the conversation...

Christina Angel: ...I just...I feel nervous about it. It would be...my first time, and I'm not sure if we SHOULD do that...together.

Subculture: ...It's just laser tag. If you don't want to go, it's fine.

Christina Angel: You're very understanding. I know it's a big deal to you.

Subculture: ...It isn't. It's laser tag. Was just an idea. I had a coupon.

Christina Angel: Oh...right. *sigh*

Subculture: Are you alright?

Christina Angel: Yeah, I just....I've been worrying about something. You and me, we're not just sitting here together because of Addison are we?

Subculture: What? No Christina, we're here because we were both hungry and I asked you.

Christina Angel: You know what I mean.

Subculture: I do. I'm here, because I like you Christina. I'm here because I want to be. I'm here because you see something in me I haven't seen in myself for sometime.

Christina Angel: Subculture, you're a good man. We've all made mistakes. Luckily, we can always find our way back.

Subculture: Trevor stole my thunder on that. We're rivals even when it comes to face turns I guess.

Christina Angel: Heh. I'm happy you're friends with Uncle Trevor.

Subculture: Whoa. I wouldn't go THAT far.

Christina Angel: ...Uh huh. Suuuuure.

Subculture: ....*sigh* Seems you have a babysitter.

Christina Angel: Huh?

They both turned around to see Razorblade sitting several tables away.
Subculture approached him.

Subculture: Well hello Razorblade. Funny to see you here. Normally you're pigging out at Saturn Burger aren't you?

Razorblade: I'm not here for the fine dining asshole. I'm here because it's time you left her alone.

Subculture: Oh. Is that right? So, you're Tack Angel's errand boy now?

Razorblade: Better than playing second fiddle to you. I'm going to be generous and warn you now, because I don't feel like spending the night at SCPD. You stay away from her or suffer the consequences.

Subculture: ...I look forward to the consequences, cause nothing you can do, will keep me from seeing her. I'm going to go finish my meal. Again, you should try Saturn Burger or Saturn Fried Chicken. Saturnolli's isn't really your scene.

Razorblade: ...THERE ARE TOO MANY PLACES WITH SATURN IN THE NAME!

SCPD HQ

Braxton ColdIron: Alright Strong, so what's the plan?

Captain Strong: I want people at my house guarding my family 24/7 for starters. Maniac went after them once before. He might go after them again. Next, we need to close off the area, and set up check points on the roads.

Braxton ColdIron: Saturn City is a big place. What makes you think he's still here?

Captain Strong: He plays games, and this one isn't over yet. We're going to need a team for this. Now, luckily since the last time I caught him, I've deputized a wrestler or two. First up, we need to find El Mago. Last time I checked, he was working as a traffic cop.

Saturn City Forest Road

A vehicle is pulled over on the side of the road. The man inside is taken aback as a masked man in a top hat is decked out in police uniform...

El Mago: ...

Man: ...Was I speeding officer?

El Mago: ...You don't look like you're from around here.

Man: No sir, I'm just passing through.

El Mago: You been doing any drugs tonight?

Man: Absolutely not sir.

El Mago: ...Why don't you pop that trunk open and step outside please?

Man: *sigh* Yes sir.

The man opened the trunk and came outside. El Mago peeked inside.

El Mago: Well well well, what do we have here? *pulls out baggy of cocaine*

Man: No no no. You planted that there.

El Mago: Oh did I? *spastic hand motions and the bag of cocaine changes into flowers* OR did I plant this?

Man: Uh...I guess...uh...

El Mago: Up against the car now!

Man: Whoa!

El Mago started frisking the man. He pulled a red bandana out of his pocket.

El Mago: Huh. Are these your gang colors?

Man: No, I'm not in a ga-

El Mago: *pulled another bandana out tied to the other one* Or are these your colors? Or these?! *pulls out a long line of bandanas* Look at all of these colors. Man, you sure have a lot of colors.

Man: What's happening here?

El Mago: MAGIC! *bows*

Man: Are you a real cop?

El Mago: FREEZE! What is that!?

Man: What is what?

El Mago pulled a gun out from behind the Man's head.

El Mago: Well, it looks like an illegal firearm....OR....*fluid hand motions* IS IT?! *gun has turned to bird that flies away*

Man: ...Huh. I don't know what this is.

El Mago: *pulls out cards* Pick a card!

Man: ...Uh..alright.

El Mago: Do you see the card? Can you memorize what card you have?

Man: ...Yes?

El Mago: Place it back in the deck, someplace different. Is it back?

Man: Yes.

El Mago: Alright. *throws the cards up in the air and shoots one*

Man: WHOA!

El Mago picked the card up with the gun shot hole.

El Mago: Is THIS your card?

Man: No....that's actually not my...my *cough cough cough*

The Man suddenly coughed up his card.

Man: What?! How did you do that?!

El Mago got out his ticket book and began writing.

Man: After all of this, you're still giving me a ticket?

El Mago: Am I, or am I giving you a 2 for 1 coupon to my magic show this saturday?

Man: ...I think I'd rather have the ticket.

El Mago: Really?!

Trevor Mach: I guess it started when I was 10. That was when I lost my Aunt Margaret. Who was she? She was my life. She practically raised me. I loved that woman more than you could understand. She was a saint to put up with me. When she died, something broke inside me. I've never been the same. When I heard she died I screamed for a few seconds, and then I sit still, silently. 25 years later, and I still haven't shaken it. I just couldn't feel like I used to. I felt rage though, rage was easy. A blinding red veil that was so easy to get lost in. Slipping between angry, manic, depressive, and downright ridiculous, I let the rage get the better of me, and I did bad things. I was a bad person. Lately, it's felt like that veil has lifted. I can see with a little more focus. I'm struggling, but I think it's what I want. Maybe it's not too late for redemption. What do you think?

Trevor Mach was hanging a man upside down on top of a building.

Dangling Man: HELP! LET ME DOWN YOU PSYCHO!

Trevor Mach: See? I was thinking I'm crazy too. But, is that such a bad thing? I don't think I'm a sociopath anymore, just a psycho, so that's like, an improvement right?

Dangling Man: DON'T LET ME FALL!

Trevor Mach: Huh? Oh don't worry, I've got yo-

Trevor let his grip slip and the man landed in a dumpster.

Trevor Mach: ...MY BAD BRO!

Mach was decked out in a cop uniform, as were Takumi, Shiryu, and El Mago, as they hit up building surrounding an abandoned warehouse. Mago appeared in a puff of smoke to apprehend some gang members, while Takumi and Shiryu kicked and punched their enemies down. Shiryu somehow punched a bullet so hard it flew back into the gun.

Takumi Inui: Holy....how did you do that?

Dragon Shiryu: ...I have no idea.

Captain Strong found his way into the warehouse, where he saw Maniac with a hostage...

Captain Strong: FREEZE! Wait....Lainey?!

Lainey Strong: Dad! I'm sorry!

To be Continued!

-

Captain Strong: How did you get her? We had-

Maniac: Ha! I cloned your cell phone before, and I used it to lure her here. Yes, I CAN do things like that. I have other hobbies!

Captain Strong: Let her go!

Maniac: Not a chance! We're here to finish what we start-

Lainey suddenly elbowed Maniac in the gut and and pointed his gun to the ceiling, firing off the entire clip.

Maniac: OH COME ON!

*BANG!*

Maniac: DAMMIT!

Captain Strong: It's a flesh wound Maniac, but you're lucky, because I could kill you right now and not lose any sleep over it.

Maniac: I had this whole game planned, where you'd have to run around town and solve clues to save her life, and then I was going to kill you both anyways! This sucks! You have any idea how hard it is to break out of prison?!

Captain Strong: ...Sorry to disappoint? Wait, no I'm not! You're going back to jail!

Maniac: Such a let down! Now I'm mad at you for whole other reasons now. Damn you Strong! I'll have my reven-

Lainey Strong punched him out.

Lainey Strong: STOP KIDNAPPING ME ASSHOLE!

Captain Strong: Heh, that's my daughter.

-

Limo

Rufus Poochyfud was sitting in the back of his limo with LoveKick and Troy, the Revenge Society. Troy was too tall to be sitting in the limo, and had to stick his head out of the top.

Rufus Poochyfud: ...So far so good gentlemen. I'm impressed with your work, but we're just getting-

Troy: I'm catching bugs with my face!

Rufus Poochyfud: ...just getting started. Revenge is the best reward. Don't ever forget what we're doing here.

Jamie OD: Oi! There it is!

Sal Paradise: There is what?

Jamie OD: I saw it again!

Sal Paradise: Saw what?

Jamie OD: Look! Look at his face! You don't see something moving around in there?!

Sal Paradise: ...What the hell are you talking about?

Jamie OD: I've been staring at him for an hour, and I keep seeing movement in his face!

Rufus Poochyfud: You staring at me has been unsettling Jamie.

Jamie OD: Not at unsettling as that shit!

Sal Paradise: I don't see anything Jamie, but I DO smell what you've been drinking.

Jamie OD: ...Alright, so I might be drunk, BUT my eyes work!

Sal Paradise: How many fingers am I holding up?

Jamie OD: 4?

Sal Paradise: I'm not holding up any fingers Jamie.

Jamie OD: ...So there was no way to win?

Sal Paradise: Rufus, I apologize for my friend, and we'll just be getting out here.

Rufus Poochyfud: Wait, the limo isn't-

LoveKick fell out of the moving limo...

Rufus Poochyfud: Heh. Well...we work with what we've got.

Rufus looked at his reflection...

Rufus Poochyfud: So, you're still there. You followed me back. You won't take control. I'm not going back. I'M NO-

Troy: Are you saying something?! I can't hear a fucking thing up here!

Rufus Poochyfud: Troy....I forgot you were there.

Bad Dudes Dojo

EBW World Champion Trevor Mach was staring at a chess board, across from Women's World Champion Christina Angel...

Christina Angel: ....Uncle Trevor? It's...uh...it's your move.

Trevor Mach: ...I'm sorry are we playing this?!

Christina Angel: Are you alright?

Trevor Mach: I guess, I've just got a lot on my mind.

Christina Angel: You mean about Hope?

Trevor Mach: What have I said about using psychic powers on me?

Christina Angel: Literally nothing.

Trevor Mach: Oh.

Christina Angel: It's just obvious that you're bothered by it.

Trevor Mach: Well, it's not that simple. Sure, I see where she's coming from, and I guess this match could be fun for us, but it's beyond that I'm concerned about.

Christina Angel: ...Her match with me?

Trevor Mach: ...I don't want to see you two fight.

Christina Angel: Heh. You don't have to worry about that. We've wrestled before, and we'll wrestle again. The stakes have never been higher, but friendship shouldn't be broken by competition.

Trevor Mach: I don't know what I'm supposed to do? Who do I root for? Do I just wish you both luck? I don't-

Christina Angel: You're overthinking it. When you and my father were best friends, you wrestled each other, and it turned out fine.

Trevor Mach: ...For awhile.

Christina Angel: ...Oh. Uncle Trevor, Machs and Angels aren't all going to end up hating each other. You have made me feel like I'm family, and that means everything to me. No matter what, Hope and I are not going to end up like you and my father.

Trevor Mach: Heh. You ARE family kid. I'm damn proud of you both. I'll just trust you both I guess. *sigh* So....what is this, chutes and ladders or something?

EBW: Xcite E3 Special
Saturn City Expo Center, Saturn City
Renegade Television

1. EBW Sky Runner 4-Way: Kiva(c) vs. Johnny Starbound vs. Los Tiburon vs. El Mago
2. EBW Women's Tag Team Championship: Kei Akiyama(c)/Kayla Sparkz(c) vs. Lady M's/Rose Mulligan
3. 15-Minute Exhibition: Trevor Mach vs. Hope Mach
4. Tag: Kinniku Mike/Vjhearson Golvoth vs. Amigo/Ishihiro Tomo
5. Non-Title Singles: Firebrand X vs. Razorblade
6. EBW World Tag Team Championship Ladder: Takumi Inui(c)/Dragon Shiryu(c) vs. Sal Paradise/Jamie OD

-

EBW Training Center

The athletes were hard at work, as per usual, but at least they were being more health conscience, after word spread of a possible MRSA epidemic. Seriously, you have to be careful about that shit. You need to like, disinfect and practice good hygiene. Nothing says you HAVE to wear your tights to train either. You could wrestle in a hazmat suit. I'm just saying there are options here people! No, I don't have MRSA....do I? No, I don't.

Takumi Inui: Looking good Shiryu. You know, I still can't believe I saw you uppercut a waterfall to flow in the opposite direction. Why don't you do that in the ring?

Dragon Shiryu: If I did that my friend, I would launch the target's head clean off their body.

Takumi Inui: That's a good point. We....we don't want that. Bringing dreams to the people...should not involve decapitation. You're very wise Shiryu.

Dragon Shiryu: I have not been wise in the matters of Hades, but I think I'm getting closer.

Takumi Inui: Hades? You said you thought the Star Prince was Hades.

Dragon Shiryu: I did. I thought that behind the simpleton, was pure evil.

Takumi Inui: And now?

Dragon Shiyru: Huh? Oh, he's just a simpleton. I overthought it.

Takumi Inui: I see.

Dragon Shiryu: But I know someone who is potentially the Hades I'm hunting.

Takumi Inui: And who would that be?

Dragon Shiryu: ...Jamie OD.

Takumi Inui: One of our opponents coming up. I love how well that lined up.

Dragon Shiryu: Yeah, it really worked out for me.

Takumi Inui: That's great man.

On the other side of the center, Kinniku Mike sat motionless, as Retro Hippie coached he and Vjhearson Golvoth about health and life matters...

Retro Hippie: So I know you love the strong tits Mike, and that's why I'm going to introduce you to soy protein. You're going to love it! You'll never have to eat meat again! EVER! No more meat! No more beer either. We have got to get you both living naturally! Now listen, abstinence is also important on the eve of big matches as it will-

Kinniku Mike: *internally* Kill me. Somebody kill me? Are you there God? It's me Mike.

Crystal Fourside

Tack Angel, the Star Prince, looked over all he now owned. A micro-nation, an army of pirates and referees, the world's largest ball of yarn, and of course, the hearts of his 6 wives.

Tack Angel: He saw his creation...and deemed it good.

Stuart: Tack?

Tack Angel: AH! Brother! Hello brother!

Stuart: Were you trapped in a delusion of grandeur again?

Tack Angel: Uh...yes...can't lie to you. It's easy to fall into it, when you have your own Kingdom! I mean, what am I supposed to do but revel in it?

Stuart: You could....expand it?

Tack Angel: What? No. We talked about this. I don't want war. I have always wanted peace. I always wanted to show the world that I, and the citizens of MY Star Kingdom....know better. WAR IS HECK!

Stuart: Yeah...it's heck alright. Listen, you're running a little low on cash for the expansion for the referees so-

Tack Angel: Low on cash? But the Star Juice factory! I thought we were up and running?

Stuart: We are, but you're not seeing a return just yet because of the percentage EBW gets.

Tack Angel: Percentage?

Stuart: Yeah. They own the copyright to Star Prince, so they get a large percentage of Star Prince merch sales and that includes Star Jui-

Tack Angel: COPYRIGHT?! I HATE COPYRIGHT LAW! I HATE IT SO MUCH! Oh, I'm sorry. I don't know where that-

Stuart: No no! Don't apologize! That's good brother. Embrace that! You are ABSOLUTELY right. Copyright laws are just awful. We should fight to change that!

Tack Angel: I have a better idea, and I'm SURE this will work!

Office of IQ and Pirkle

Tack Angel: Come on! PLEASE?!

Ryan IQ: No Tack, we're not going to rip up the contract.

Tack Angel: But! But! But! You tricked me!

Ryan IQ: We did not.

Tack Angel: You never told me about the copyright issues!

Mr. Pirkle: We implored you to read the contract before signing it.

Tack Angel: Like I could make heads or tails of it!

Mr. Pirkle: We offered to talk you through it step by step.

Tack Angel: I TRUSTED YOU!

Ryan IQ: And your trust was well placed. We've made you a lot of money. Of course we get a percentage, and some decision making over your branding in our company, but it's all standard. It's not like we're being bossy about it. You do you man.

Tack Angel: No one owns the copyright on my SOUL!

Ryan IQ: Right....but the Star Prince property....we've got that. We'll happily renegotiate, but to outright rip up-

Tack Angel: HOW DARE YOU!

Ryan IQ: Tack, if you need money, you just ask. Your merch has been selling A LOT lately.

Tack Angel: Really? They still love me?

Ryan IQ: Well.

Mr. Pirkle: They buy your merch for a weekly bonfire.

Tack Angel: ...At least I'm keeping them warm?

Ryan IQ: It's summer. It's hot as hell. No one needs that warmth.

Tack Angel: ....GIVE ME BACK MY CHARACTER!

Ryan IQ: Dude, it's yours! We just own the copyri-

Tack Angel: That's it. You leave me no choice! I'm going to declare....that you guys are NOT NICE! This isn't over. Stuart wanted me to start a war. I didn't think anything could force my hand, but this...this copyright debacle...pushes me to the edge.

Ryan IQ: ...Didn't that guy used to be normal?

Mr. Pirkle: Uh....

Ryan IQ: More normal than that I mean.

Mr. Pirkle: Well objectively yes I suppose.

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Backstage

Tommy Dukes: Tommy Dukes here with the Father and Daughter doing battle tonight! EBW World Champion Trevor Mach and Hope Mach. They are going to put on a 15-Minute Exhibition where-

Hope Mach: Let's get it clear. It's called an Exhibition, but I'm taking it seriously, and so is my Dad. He set a couple ground rules, but we both intend to give it everything we have. If I'm going to challenge the Women's Ace Christina Angel, I need to know that I can beat the best, and my Dad is the best. By the way, Happy Father's Day.

Trevor Mach: It IS Father's Day isn't it? You're going to make me beat you on Father's Day? That's a cruel gift isn't it?

Hope Mach: Oh ha ha ha.

Trevor Mach: Honestly though, I'm excited about this. I've talked myself into it. This is great, and it'll be the first real showcase of Mach Style Wrestling.

Tommy Dukes: Mach Style Wrestling?

Hope Mach: It's what we're calling the style of fighting that we're teaching at the Bad Dudes Dojo.

Tommy Dukes: Really? This is interesting news. We knew you opened a Dojo, but didn't know that you've been developing your own style.

Trevor Mach: It's an extension of Clash Division, trying to keep on your feet, and using knees obviously. When you're on the mat, you try and keep moving. It's kind of like a physical flow, that you use to avoid your opponent, using speed and evasion. I've been asked to stop killing myself every match, so consider this my attempt.

Tommy Dukes: Interesting.

Trevor Mach: Plus, I would like to add, that the Bad Dudes Dojo is accepting students right now, and we're doing a discount, and I promise at least 25% less gun fights and karate showdowns, although that's always seemed more like a selling point to me.

Backstage...Elsewhere

Tack Angel was standing by with his little girls.

Tack Angel: It's Father's Day, and I'm joined by three of my little Starlights. A good father, loves his children unconditionally, and I love these kids unconditionally, which makes me a good father. Since I'm a good father, it must mean I'm also a good person. Right? Is the arena haunted? All I hear are boos. Weird. Listen, Christina, Rebecca, Helios, I love you very much, and although this day is dedicated to father's, I dedicate it to you, as you're the reason I do what I'm doing...and to show these people they are wrong about me....but mostly you...mostly you.

EBW: Xcite E3 Special
Saturn City Expo Center, Saturn City
Renegade Television

1. EBW Sky Runner Championship 4-Way: Kiva(c) beat Johnny Starbound, Los Tiburon, and El Mago[x] via Kiva Dive -> Pin -> Title Defense!
2. EBW Women's Tag Team Championship: Lady M's/Rose Mulligan[o] beat Kei Akiyama(c)/Kayla Sparkz(c)[x] via Bloody Bomb -> Pin -> NEW EBW Women's Tag Team Champions!
3. 15-Minute Exhibition: Trevor Mach vs. Hope Mach ended in a Time Limit Draw
4. Tag: Kinniku Mike/Vjhearson Golvoth[o] beat Amigo/Ishihiro Tomo[x] via Chokeslam to Knee -> Pin
5. Non-Title Singles: Razorblade beat Firebrand MAX via Piledriver -> Pin
6. EBW World Tag Team Championship Ladder: Sal Paradise/Jamie OD[o] beat Takumi Inui(c)/Dragon Shiryu(c) via Title Grab -> NEW EBW World Tag Team Champions!

-Hot start to the show, with Kiva defending the Sky Runner Championship against Starbound, Tiburon, and El Mago. Athletic and high flying, with Tiburon grounding the luchadors and grappling the absolute hell out of them, the finish came with a Kiva Dive on Mago for the pin and title defense.
-The EBW Women's Tag Team Championship match was up next, as M's and Rose battled Champion team 2K once again. They traded the titles back and forth recently, which lead to this rubber match. 2K have reached that point where they can finally hang with the veterans. The Skulls & Bones on the outside didn't hurt their chances either. Despite the outside interference, Rose managed to hit the Bloody Bomb on Kayla Sparkz for a surprise 1-2-3! Lady M's and Rose Mulligan took the titles back, becoming champions once again!
-EBW World Champion Trevor Mach and Hope Mach fought in a 15-Minute Exhibition match, following Trevor's decision to throw the Battle Royale against Hope earlier in the week. Trevor promised a showcase of the new Mach Style of Wrestling, and he showed it by evading his daughter and roping her into the corner, where he let the knees fly, but kept them away from her face. Hope, more of a ground wrestler, spent the early minutes trying to get him to the floor. Holds and counter holds, finally saw Hope snap Trevor to the mat, but the Mach Style saw him constantly moving and changing up his position to escape the olympic level grappling of his daughter. Back and forth, with Trevor playing to the crowd to try and rile up his daughter. Hope laughed it off, grappling Trevor, and getting through his guard, lifting him up for the Olympic Slam. Hope rolled Trevor up for the pin. 1-2-TIME'S UP! Mach kicked out, the ref hit 3, and the time limit was reached at the same time. Like, wow, what a coincidence. Hope nearly beat the World Champion, showing him as such, but Trevor laughed it off and hugged his daughter, raising her hand and showing her the respect she deserved.
-MUSCLE teamed up to take on Mike's former partner Amigo and Ishihiro Tomo in tag action. As exciting as it always is to see Mike and Amigo go head to head, the most action came from Tomo-kun and Golvoth, as the small but powerful pitbull kicked and chopped at the much larger Golvoth. The big Nord had trouble getting a lock on Tomo, but when he did he hit the powerbomb for a nearfall. He hit a chokeslam for a nearfall. Powerbomb for a nearfall. Another powerbomb for a nearfall. Chokeslam for a nearfall. You get the idea. Golvoth chokeslammed Tomo onto his knee for the final 1-2-3.
-Razorblade and Firebrand MAX collided in Non-Title action, which set off Razorblade, who wanted to lift the No Rules Championship from MAX, who has been enjoying a great run with the title. Razorblade showed off the skills that first got him the World Championship, and escaped a Fireslide MAX, to counter with a Piledriver and the pin. Somewhat of an upset victory, as Razorblade now stands as the #1 Contender for the EBW No Rules Championship.
-In the main event, the EBW World Tag Team Champions Takumi Inui and Dragon Shiryu took on the reunited LoveKick Connection in a Ladder Match. Sal Paradise was back to his old Paradise Collection attire, complete with invisible dog and 2018 glasses. A flash entrance, but underestimating the younger champions cost LoveKick in the early going. The ladder immediately came into play, with OD spinning it around like a propeller. He overdid it, got sick, and threw up in the ring. Hilarious, but the rest of the match involved the competitors trying to avoid the pile. Finish came when Takumi hit the Heart Punch on Sal, but Troy tripped him up from the outside, and Jamie threw him out of the ring. Jamie climbed the ladder, as Shiryu met him on the other side. They traded blow after blow, but Sal pulled him off the ladder, and Jamie grabbed the belts. LoveKick Connection are once again the EBW World Tag Team Champions, thanks to Troy, the Revenge Society has gold.

Backstage

Hope Mach was celebrating her match with her father from earlier in the night, when she was stopped by...

Tack Angel: Hey Hope!

Hope Mach: Whoa! Get back!

Tack Angel: What?! What?! What?! I didn't do anything!

Hope Mach: What do you want?

Tack Angel: I just wanted to say congratulations! You did great out there. I can't believe your own father tried to beat you. I would never do that to my daughters. I love them too much. If you're hurting about what happened, you could look at me as a replacement fa-

Hope Mach: Hahahahaha! Good one Uncle Tack. You almost had me. Hahahaha!

Tack Angel: Y-you got me. Hah...haaaaa....*sigh*.

Tommy Dukes: Tack Angel, there you are! I've been looking for you!

Tack Angel: Oh yeah? Want an interview with the Star Prince? I had the night off because I wanted to spend Father's Day with my family, because I'm a good family man. A really good, not booable, family man.

Tommy Dukes: Really? I heard you were protesting something about copyright laws or-

Tack Angel: *cough cough* I have my principles, but it's totally different than this. What can I do for you Tommy?

Tommy Dukes: Well, it's about that copyright thing actually. I've just heard that EBW MIGHT be entering into a working relationship with global entertainment juggernaut the Dibney Corporation.

Tack Angel: ...Th-th-the Dibney Corporation?

Tommy Dukes: That's right, home of Dibney Dog, and more recently becoming the all consuming entity scooping up everything they can get their hands on.  

Tack Angel: ....I'm aware.

Tommy Dukes: Word is that we're heading to Dibney World next week, where they will announce the opening of a new Star Prince Attraction! How cool is that? Dibney will be using the Star Prince property to-

Tack Angel: NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Tommy Dukes: ....Isn't that something?

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EBW Wrestling Update!

Tommy Dukes: Tommy Dukes here, the-

Nerma: My turn Tommy.

Tommy Dukes: Oh right sorry hone-Nerma. Sorry Nerma!

Nerma: Thank you....I mean I hate you get away from me you creepy dirtbag son of a bitch!

Tommy Dukes: Overdoing it much? Geez.

Nerma: *whispers* Sorry. I love you. *normal voice* Wrestling fans, you're in for a treat, because EBW is going to Dibney World! That's right, it's summer, so we're going to Summers, to die of heat exhaustion, AND to spend the week with lovable characters like Dibney Dog, the icon that has his visage imprinted on just about EVERYTHING! We're going to put on a big show there, while also unveiling the Star Prince attraction at-

Tack Angel: No! I won't allow it!

Nerma: Tack?

Tack Angel: Listen, all I want to do is be a good man, and a good father, and a good role model, and I AM all these things, but you're forcing me to also be an ANGRY Star Prince. I'm trying to achieve my destiny dang it! I can't do that, when you're trying to lock down my identity MY VERY SOUL, under the yoke of oppression that is DIBNEY! Now THEY are the bad guys. They don't allow freedom! They trap ideas behind layers of bureaucracy and copyright NONSENSE! That's right I said it. NONSENSE! It's just....POOP! IT'S POOPY! I'm sorry for the language....I'm lashing out. Point is, that I will not stand by and let this happen. EBW has declared war on the Star Kingdom, on Crystal Fourside.

Nerma: I don't think we have Tack. Tack? Tack? Where'd he go?

Tack Angel: I'm still here.

Nerma: ...That's normally when people walk away, and we end on a cliffhanger kind of thing.

Tack Angel: Oh.

Nerma: ....

Tack Angel: ....

Nerma: ....

Tack Angel: ....

Nerma: LEAVE!

Bad Dudes Dojo

Trevor Mach was bobbing and weaving around the ring, ducking and dodging punches thrown by Subculture.

Subculture: What the hell is this? I'm used to you walking directly into my fists.

Trevor Mach: Trying something different. NOT getting hit.

Subculture: ...Bold strategy.

Trevor Mach: Should work out.

Subculture: Don't you use getting hit though? You get hit, and you get mad.

Trevor Mach: That's the secret Subbie....I'm always mad.

Subculture: Well crazy maybe...but lately not angry so much.

Trevor Mach: It's one of those things, where I figured out that love might be more powerful than blind rage or some weird shit. I don't know. Replace blind rage, with focused intensity, and I might just be the best I've ever been.

Subculture: ...Well, you're going to get less brain damage this way. I guess that's good.

Trevor Mach: Yeah, I'd like to think so.

Lady M's: Well, you two seem as close as brothers these days.

Subculture: You've got to be kidding me.

Trevor Mach: Yeah, he'd be like my future son in law, since I look at Christina like a daughter.

Subculture: YOU ARE MAD!

Trevor Mach: Ha! Just joking around buddy. Lighten up!

Subculture: Heh. Right...joking.

Hope Mach: Well, we're all going to be bust this week. The family can travel together.

Christina Angel: I've always wanted to go to Dibney World.

Trevor Mach: Come here everyone. Group hug. You all make my heart so full.

Subculture: Don't touch me!

Lady M's: ...This is freaking me out.

Christina Angel: And yet you're really snuggled into the hug.

Lady M's: ...Shut up. *blush*

EBW: Renegade Nation
Dibney World, Summers
Renegade Television

1. EBW Team Championship: Bashin Dan(c)/Benjamin(c)/Slam Master Jam(c)/Vapetrain(c) vs. Captain Strong/Takumi Inui/Dragon Shiryu/El Mago
2. Non-Title Tag: Sal Paradise/Jamie OD vs. Snakebite/Akinan
3. Singles: Amigo vs. Ishihiro Tomo
4. EBW Trios Championship: Kinniku Mike(c)/Vjhearson Golvoth(c)/Retro Hippie(c) vs. Kiva/Los Tiburon/Johnny Starbound
5. 8-Woman Tag: Christina Angel/Hope Mach/Heather Mach/? vs. Aly Smash/Kelly Steele/Erica/Val Dorado
6. 8-Man Tag: Trevor Mach/Subculture/Firebrand X/Cade vs. Tack Angel/Stuart/Razorblade/Ness
7. EBW Women's Tag Team Championship 2/3 Falls: Lady M's(c)/Rose Mulligan(c) vs. Kei Akiyama/Kayla Sparkz

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Bad Dudes Dojo

Hope Mach, Christina Angel, Cade, and the Dan Club were hard at work training in the Dojo. Trevor Mach was almost beaming, as his Dojo was filled with students, and they were actually attempting to learn the new style he was working on.

Trevor Mach: Whoa, what's this? You're copping my Mach Style?

Christina Angel: Heh. It IS what you're teaching here right?

Trevor Mach: Teaching huh? Yeah, I guess I am teaching now aren't I? You guys don't need to learn from me though. You're all pretty hardcore. Bashin Dan over there-

Bashin Dan: Can always learn something new Mr. Mach.

Trevor Mach: Please, it's just Trevor....or Sensei Mach....Ooo...go with Sensei Mach. I like that.

Cade: We appreciate that you've let us use your Dojo. It's only fair that we respect the teachings and styles of the house. So please, teach us something, if you don't mind.

Trevor Mach: Oh damn, you would ask that wouldn't you?

Benjamin: We could use the wisdom of experience.

Slam Master Jam: I know I could.

Vapetrain: I'm not sure if we're still feuding or not, but whatever.

Trevor Mach: Wisdom of experience? Hmmm. Uh...well here we go. Rule 1.....breathe....if you don't...you'll suffocate.

Hope Mach: Well obviously Dad.

Trevor Mach: I'm thinking! Rule 2, when you give a dog medicine, hide it in hamburger, and they won't know they're taking medicine.

Christina Angel: I think they're wanting more than just life hacks.

Vapetrain: I'm going to remember that dog one. That'll be helpful.

Trevor Mach: Uh....if you’re strong, be a protector and if you’re smart, be a humble influencer. Strength and intelligence can be weapons and do not wield them against the weak. That makes you a bully. Be bigger than that.

Bashin Dan: ...Well said Sensei Mach.

Hope Mach: Wow Dad, that-

Trevor Mach: It's totally the 80's way of life I think.

Hope Mach: Here we go.

Trevor Mach: No really! That gave me an idea. The Bad Dudes Dojo should teach the 80's way of life, the way I see it, the way it really is....or was I guess.

Christina Angel: "Is" Uncle Trevor. The way it really is.

Hope Mach: Yeah.

Trevor Mach: Heh...thank you. Now, to teach you about bravado, and the power of neon pink.

Slam Master Jam: I better take notes. Anyone got a pen?

St. Saturn Church

Father Sergio quickly walked into his room and tried to shut the door behind him, but Xiomara followed him in.

Xiomara: Sergio, please don't go! We have to talk.

Father Sergio: We can't talk about THIS Xiomara. I am a man of the cloth. A man of GOD! I have taken a vow, and it can NOT be broken!

Xiomara: Mi amor, our love is a gift from God, a gift for all your hard work, all your service, all your kindness, and all your charity. We were meant to be. Surely, you can see that.

Father Sergio: You don't know me as well as you think you do! I have a secret....a deep....dark secret.

Xiomara: Whatever it is. You can tell me.

Father Sergio: ...I am not just the man I appear to be. I am also-

Office of IQ and Pirkle

Ryan IQ was watching the scene with Father Sergio and Xiomara, as Pirkle walked in...

Mr. Pirkle: What are you doing?

Ryan IQ: Watching a Lakitu Cam, and I found this awesome telenovela. I feel like I missed a few chapters, but it's still so interesting, that I can't look away.

Mr. Pirkle: Isn't this a gross abuse of power?

Ryan IQ: Oh totally! Totally an abuse of power. Popcorn?

Mr. Pirkle: ...Yeah, I want to see how this turns out too.

Apple Island

The Council on the floating island were watching IQ and Pirkle watch Sergio and Xiomara from a Lakitu Cam.

Apple Kid: Should we do something about this?!

Orange Kid: We have other matters to attend to right now, but maybe we'll get back to this?

Kiwi Kid: That Father Sergio *sniff sniff* He deserves to be Xiomara!

Apple Kid: Dammit Kiwi Kid!

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Dibney World

A huge theme park was the setting for this installment of Renegade Nation. The wrestling fans and Dibney patrons, all had their Dibney Dog hats on, and swarmed the ring, for what promised to be an amazing night. The show kicked off with a chorus of boos, as the Star Kingdom came down to the ring. Tack asked them all to go to the back, and grabbed a microphone...

Tack Angel: Hey! Come on! I'm trying to talk here! You all sound like a bunch of ghosts with those boos, but I'm not scared! Listen, I love you all. Please, let the true hero speak! Thank you! Alright, so I'm here in the heart of the enemy, and I'm breaking from the format for a bit. I was supposed to be in an 8-Man tag tonight, against Trevor and his associates, who continue to spread negavibes everywhere we go. I can't do anything about that tonight. He has my daughter entranced with his lies and deception, and I can't do anything about that tonight either. What I CAN do however, is let you all know that you don't have to worry, I've filed an injunction, to make sure that the Star Prince attraction remains CLOSED! What? Why are you booing that? It's a victory for freedom! I'm tired of big companies trying to tell us what we can and can not create, and I'm not going to let them profit off my likeness. I am a Prince, SOON to be Constellation King, and I can't allow my wives to see me as some Dibney attraction. I won't allow it!

?: Hey, don't be so glum chum ha ha!

Tack Angel: Nani?

Nani: Hai, Nani des.

A life size Dibney Dog approached Tack.

Tack Angel: IT'S AN AMBUSH!

Dibney Dog: Don't say that friend. It's your old pal Dibney Dog, and I'm here to spread some friendship, and to let you know that this company, in it's infinite power and wisdom, has allowed you to remain alive, but for how long depends on what you say next....haha!

Tack Angel: Whoa! Anyone else hear that threat!? And you boo me, but THIS is a villain right here, and I will stop him!

Dibney Dog: Whoa dude, I'm just playing around! It was a jo-

Tack Angel: Match now! Ring the bell!

Tack Angel attacked the Dibney Dog character, and beat him senseless with a flurry of kicks, before lifting him up for the biggest move in his arsenal, the WRIST CLUTCH MAGNA CONSTELLATION DRIVER! Used for the first time ever....on a mascot. He got the "pin"? and "win"? I guess. The head of the Dibney Dog rolled off, and it was revealed to be CP Munk inside.

Tack Angel: MUNK?! MY FRIEND!

CP Munk: Where am I?

Tack Angel: Be still my friend, I have unleashed an ultimate attack, and it might have been too much for you.

CP Munk: Actually...the mascot head absorbed a lot of it.

Tack Angel: I'm so sorry!

CP Munk: You....you're crazy man. It was just a joke.

Tack Angel: ....So...are you a man inside of a chipmunk costume INSIDE of a Dibney Dog costume or a chipmunk man inside of a Dibney Dog costume?

EBW: Renegade Nation
Dibney World, Summers
Renegade Television

0. Unsanctioned: Tack Angel beat "Dibney Dog" via WRIST CLUTCH MAGNA CONSTELLATION DRIVER -> Pin
1. EBW Team Championship: Bashin Dan(c)[o]/Benjamin(c)/Slam Master Jam(c)/Vapetrain(c) beat Captain Strong/Takumi Inui/Dragon Shiryu/El Mago[x] via Brave Clash -> Pin -> Title Defense!
2. Non-Title Tag: Sal Paradise/Jamie OD[o] beat Snakebite/Akinan[x] via GTPK -> Pin
3. Singles: Amigo beat Ishihiro Tomo via Olympic Slam x Ankle Lock -> Referee Stoppage
4. EBW Trios Championship: Kinniku Mike(c)[o]/Vjhearson Golvoth(c)/Retro Hippie(c) beat Kiva/Los Tiburon/Johnny Starbound[x] via Muscle Buster -> Pin -> Title Defense!
5. 8-Woman Tag: Christina Angel/Hope Mach/Heather Mach/Calamity Jane[o] beat Aly Smash/Kelly Steele/Erica/Val Dorado[x] via Lariat -> Pin
6. 8-Man Tag: Swift[o]/Stuart/Razorblade/Ness beat Trevor Mach[x]/Subculture/Firebrand MAX/Cade via POUNCE -> Pin
7. EBW Women's Tag Team Championship 2/3 Falls: Lady M's(c)/Rose Mulligan(c) beat Kei Akiyama/Kayla Sparkz (2-1)
-Lady M's beat Kei Akiyama via Black Crush -> Pin
-Kei Akiyama beat Lady M's via Roll Up -> Pin
-Rose Mulligan beat Kayla Sparkz via Bloody Bomb -> Pin -> Title Defense!

Backstage

Tommy Dukes: Tommy Dukes here, the guy interviewing people after the show, of Wrestling, and I'm trying to catch up with Trevor Mach. Champ! Slow down! You alright?

Trevor Mach: No man, I'm not alright. I ate a POUNCE from Swift tonight, and that shit hurts! That guy, is never rusty, and he's always unpredictable. Comes back and takes down peak Mach? I don't think so Swifty! I'm glad you're back though, because it gives me an idea. See, the powers that be, IQ and Pirkle, gave us a PPV schedule, BUT the distance to Renegade World in Saturn Dome, is WAAAAAY too far away in my opinion, hence all these specials shows they've been throwing. They gave one to Tack not too long ago, and now they're giving one to me. I'm calling it "Dark Hero Days", and that is what you're going to get Swift. The Good Bad Man still has some Bad inside, and you're going to get to know that all too well, because I'm throwing down the challenge. You come for this title next week, in a No Rules match, and I'll show everyone the beast inside! We'll be in Onett, and when the man is back in town, their will be hell to pay. An old school main event Swift. Hope to see you there.

Tommy Dukes: Wow! Dark Hero Days are coming EBW! I just saw the spark and fire from the family man, and I can't WAIT to see what happens next!

Crystal Fourside

Amy Angel and Makoto were about to take little Christina somewhere in the family van "Starmobile", when Tack stopped them...

Tack Angel: Wives! Daughter! Where are you off to?

Amy Angel: Tack, I told you about this. We're taking little Christina for her first day of Softball practice!

Tack Angel: Softball practice? But, she's so young!

Makoto: It's a little league group for girls her age. It's a good way for her to get exercise and make some friends.

Tack Angel: The only friend she needs is her father.....and those pirates over there.

Makoto: Please Tack? This was my idea, and I think-

Tack Angel: Alright.

Makoto: Huh?

Tack Angel: I could never say no to you my princess....and Amy....ALSO my princess. Princesses. One day, I'll figure out how to compliment you all at the same time without feeling like I'm leaving anyone out. I need to go hug the others. Christina, you have a good time, and make some friends! Daddy loves you.

Little Christina: Love you daddy.

Tack Angel: Dawww shucks. You better go before I cry....manly fatherly tears of pride. *sniff*

The Mach House

Trevor Mach was getting ready in the bathroom, when his actions woke up Lady M's.

Lady M's: Trevor?

Trevor Mach: Oh sorry Tali. I didn't want to wake you, so I brushed my teeth in the shower so you wouldn't hear the sink run. But then it occurred to me, while I was in the shower that you could probably hear the shower run, and that defeated the purpose of the whole shower-toothbrush combo.

Lady M's: Why are you up so early?

Trevor Mach: Oh, well you know me.

Lady M's: I do...so why are you up so early?

Trevor Mach: ....Chores?

Lady M's: It's six o’clock in the morning.

Trevor Mach: Well, it's early morning chores.

Lady M's: What's early morning chores?

Trevor Mach: You know, just milking cows, feeding chickens, slopping pigs.

Lady M's: You have to slop pigs?

Trevor Mach: They're certainly not gonna slop themselves.

Lady M's: You're being evasive.

Trevor Mach: I'm not being evasive. I'm trying to remain mysterious so you still find me interesting 100 years from now.

Lady M's: Why won't you tell me where you're going?

Trevor Mach: Because this is much more fun. Alright then babe, if you must know I'm going to-

Saturn Field

A lively ball park, saw children all learning how to play softball. All the little kids trying to swing oversized bats, as coaches and drunk parents cheered them on.

Amy Angel: This is the place. Now, I'm not sure who the coach is for your team, but I'm told we need to go over.....here....oh no.

Makoto: What?

Amy Angel: Look.

The group of girls gathering in Little Christina's meeting spot all were putting on uniforms, with the sponsor being the "Bad Dudes Dojo".

Trevor Mach: Alright ladies, let's play some softball!

Little Christina: YAY! Uncle Trevor!

Amy Angel: Don't tell Tack?

Makoto: Never tell Tack.

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EBW Wrestling Update!

Tommy Dukes: Tommy Dukes here, the Billy Mays of Wrestling, only I'm not dead. We're heading towards a very interesting show, with the EBW stars heading to the Bad Dudes Dojo for Dark Hero Days. At this event, Christina Angel will defend her Women's World Championship against her best friend Hope Mach, but before that, she appeared at an FSW show to take on one of their best young rookies Teresa Dyne. She won the match with the Moonsault, but the celebration was cut short, when Hope Mach appeared as well, to let her opponent know she was watching and she was ready. Perfect Man tried hitting on them both, and got beat up REAL BAD.

FSW
Fourside Arena, Eagleland
Youtube

1. Non-Title Exhibition: Christina Angel beat Teresa Dyne via Moonsault -> Pin

Hotel Fourside

Subculture and Christina were kissing heavily...

Subculture: Wow, I don't think we've ever had this much alone time in like...ever.

Christina Angel: Yeah, exciting isn't it? I'm just...really nervous.

Subculture: Don't worry, it's just me and you. Just me and-

*knock knock*

Tack Angel: Christina? Are you in there?

Subculture: You gotta be kidding me!

Christina Angel: Dad? Oh...uh...hide!

Subculture: Hide?

Subculture looked around the room, trying to find a place to hide.

Christina Angel: Quick! Hide under the bed!

When Christina started to look under the bed to see if Subculture could fit under there, Trevor Mach opened the door inbetween the rooms from the other side, and grabbed Subculture by his shirt and dragged him to the next room, before shutting the door again. Christina looked up from under the bed, wondering where Subculture went.

Tack Angel: Christina?

Christina Angel: Uh....coming Dad!

Tack Angel: Is everything alright?

Christina Angel: Uh...yeah. *looking around* What are you doing here?

Tack Angel: Well Christina....not you....but the other one, had a softball game today.

Christina Angel: Oh yeah?

Tack Angel: Yeah, it was in Fourside, and the wives accidentally told me the wrong time, so it was over before I got here. Weird right? They ALL got it wrong.

Christina Angel: Yeah...really strange.

Tack Angel: Anyways, I heard you were in town, and I wanted to see you.

Christina Angel: Just you?

Tack Angel: Well...

Christina Angel: I don't want to talk to you if you're surrounded by your "Star Goons".

Tack Angel: Hey, come on now! They're not "goons". Still, I'm here because I realize that I've been a little distant, and not very understanding. I want to do things a little differently, so I'm here to talk to Subculture.

Christina Angel: Subculture?

Tack Angel: Yeah, I figured he'd be here.

Christina Angel: Yeah...me too...but for some reason...he's gone I guess?

Tack Angel: You don't know where he is?

Christina Angel: No, I really don't.

Tack Angel: Oh, well I want to find him, and talk to him about the two of you. While I'd prefer to banish him from the Star Kingdom forever, I want to TRY and accept you being with him. I guess I'll go looking. If you need me, please call alright? I'll be near.

Christina Angel: Sure. Alright Dad, I will....and thank you.

Tack Angel left the room...

Subculture: Is he gone?

Christina Angel: HOW ARE YOU DOING THIS?!

Trevor opened the door and pushed Subculture back in.

Subculture: Hey! Ass! Thanks though.

Christina Angel: What just happened?

Subculture: Coach Trevor over there just saved us from an awkward situation.

Christina Angel: He wanted to talk, and patch things up. For once, it felt like he was being my Dad again.

Subculture: Oh...that's great.

Christina Angel: I think the whole "Star Prince" thing got to his head, but I have to believe that it can clear up, just like Uncle Trevor's blind rage. I feel like him coming here alone is a big step.

After shutting the door, Tack Angel was approached by two men in suits and shades. One black and bald, and the other white with red hair.

Reno: Hey man, you ready to go?

Tack Angel: Yeah, he wasn't there.

Rude: Impossible, we saw him follow her here.

Tack Angel: *sigh* Maybe we just missed him. No matter. Let's head back to the Star Kingdom.

Reno: I'll pull the car around bro.

Rude: I'll guard the Prince.

Tack Angel: I want to kick Subculture in the teeth when I see him. I don't like that feeling at all. Please help me.

Rude: Want me to do it for you?

Tack Angel: THAT....is mean...but it could help.

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Trevor Mach was laying on a couch, looking up at the ceiling...

Trevor Mach: I guess I'm just worried that my visions of the future are real, and the only reason I've been able to fight my demons is because of things that never actually happened to me. I mean, the result is the same, but it feels cheap you know? It feels like it was never really my decision. If the choice was taken from me, am I really doing better or is it all a lie?

Man: Uh...I'm not really qualified for this. I just sell furniture.

Trevor Mach: Huh?! Then what good are you?

Man: I was selling you this couch. Remember?

Trevor Mach: ...Oh yeah. I'll take it. It's very comfy.

Bad Dudes Dojo

Later that day, Trevor and Lady M's were curled up together on the couch, now in the Bad Dudes Dojo. They laid there, hands clasped together...

Trevor Mach: I love these fingers.

Lady M's: Heh.

Trevor Mach: No, I mean my fingers. I should be a hand model.

Lady M's: Oh please. Get over yourself. They are 7 out of 10 hands at best.

Trevor Mach: Harsh.

Lady M's: *sigh* It's a shame we got this brand new house, and we never get to have any fun in it, because we've taken on so many "tenants".

Trevor Mach: Well that's what the Dojo is for. It's for "training".

Lady M's: Heh...sure why not. We'll go with that. Oh, speaking of, I heard the door open. I guess you got a customer.

Trevor Mach: Damn. Alright, I'm up...I'm up.

Trevor Mach got dressed and entered the main hall of his Dojo.

Trevor Mach: Welcome to Bad Dudes Dojo. Are you here to get ripped and kick ass?

Tack Angel: No. Not quite.

Trevor looked ahead to see Tack Angel standing across from him, with two figures behind him.

Trevor Mach: Tack.....Turks.

Reno: Sup Mach?

Rude: *nod*

Trevor Mach: To what do I owe the visit Tack?

Tack Angel: A long overdue talk. It's time to end all of this.

Trevor Mach: Well, that sounds more like Tack, and less like the Star Prince. It's a good start.

Tack Angel: I just want to hear you say it. When you admit it, we can just put this behind us, like we have so many other things you've done.

Trevor Mach: What are you talking about?

Tack Angel: I just want to hear you admit that this is all an act. It's a facade, like all the others you've put on before. You're doing this because it's funny to you, no matter who else it might hurt. Admit it, so I can forgive you, and we can end this feud between us.

Trevor Mach: Heh. Wow, you've got some nerve coming in here, with your "secret service" and throwing out shit like that.

Tack Angel: I'm tired of waiting for you to get tired doing this act. Normally, you would have moved on by now. You're digging in just to annoy me. It worked. I'm annoyed. You got what you wanted, so drop it, and admit it.

Trevor Mach: I would if that's what was happening here....but it's not. You ever hear of the boy who cried wolf?

Tack Angel: Of course I have. The kid was a liar, and his lies got the better of him. It's relevant here.

Trevor Mach: Kind of. See, right at the end, he was telling the truth, but no one believed him. I'm not that unlucky, my family believes me. They support me. You on the other hand, do not believe me, and for that I am sorry. I am responsible for the doubt, I can't deny that. I've earned that look of distrust. I will tell you this though, I am who I am now, and that's the way it is. You can believe it or not, but I don't need your approval or disapproval to continue on this path. It's just....where I am now.

Tack Angel: Where you are now? Why would you suddenly care so much about other people, when you didn't before? I wish I could believe it, but then you go and turn the fans against me. You turn my daughter against me.

Trevor Mach: I did not! You're one to talk. You and Stuart tried to have me and Derek killed!

Tack Angel: I DID NOT!

Trevor Mach: Well what are the odds we're BOTH wrong here?

Tack Angel: Not likely!

Trevor Mach: You need to get right with the fans and Christina if that's what you want. I can't do that for you.

Tack Angel: That's what I'm trying to do! I came here, to make peace, but you just want more war. I was hoping we could both be on the same front against the Dibney deals and the copyright struggle I'm going through. I know how much you love destroying things.

Trevor Mach: Right now, I'm trying to build something for a change.

Tack Angel: ...I wish I could believe it. I do. But, you're just lying even more, and driving that wedge even further. You're a villain, and you always have been. I accepted that about you, because we bonded like brothers. You betrayed that bond one too many times here. This...can't be fixed anymore.

Trevor Mach: Tack, I'm not trying to fix it. I'm just trying to live my life. If your Star Kingdom gets in the way of the Bad Dudes Dojo, then we will throw down. Otherwise, you've got no reason to be here anymore.

Tack Angel: ...Fine. You keep playing your games.

Trevor Mach: And you go back to your bullshit Kingdom, being fed more garbage by Stuart and-

Tack Angel: Don't talk trash about him Trevor. We are BROTHERS!

Trevor Mach: ...So were we.

Tack Angel: .....

Tack Angel hesitated, before leaving the Dojo.

Lady M's: Want to go kick his ass?

Trevor Mach: No, I actually don't.

Lady M's: I never thought I'd see the day, where Trevor got tired of his rivalry with Tack Angel.

Trevor Mach: I'm not even bothered by that right now. Something has been on my mind. I WAS a villain. Make no mistake, I was the bad guy. What happened to me?

Lady M's: Time and perspective? Shit, I don't know. I had an eye opening experience recently too. These things just happen sometimes.

Trevor Mach: It didn't happen because I chose it. It happened TO me.

Lady M's: You still think that?

Trevor Mach: I know it. I see it when I close my eyes. I see it in my dreams. I could go back if I wanted to. The beast, it's still there, and it always will be, and it's always right behind me. Sometimes, it's like I can feel it breathing down my neck. What keeps it at bay? I need it to be me. I need this to be my choice. I need to say that this is what I want for myself, and for you, and Hope, and Christina. I need to solidify it. Make it permanent.

Lady M's: That sounds great, but how can you do that?

Trevor Mach: I know just where I have to go.

Mt. Ordeals

Trevor Mach stood at the base of a large mountain, with Subculture behind him in a car...

Subculture: You sure you want to do this? We have a show in a couple days we need to be there for, because you know, it's YOUR show.

Trevor Mach: I have to do this. I have to-

Subculture: Whatever. Later.

Subculture drove off quickly.

Trevor Mach: DICK! *sigh* It's fine. It's fine. We're fine. Not here to get mad. Take a deep breath...and let's go.

Trevor spent hours climbing the large mountain, nearly falling several times, as the treacherous paths gave way. He ran into hordes of zombies, but he tossed some Fly Honey at them, so it was like, no big deal, and sort of anti-climactic. Finally, he reached the top, where a bridge was all that stood between him and his destination...

Trevor Mach: *sigh* Took longer than I thought, but finally I'm-

Derek Mach: Whoa. Hold on just a minute cousin. What do you think you're doing?

Suddenly, Derek Mach appeared from behind a rock, and stood on the bridge, blocking off Trevor.

Trevor Mach: What?! Derek? How the hell did you beat me up here?

Derek Mach: I took the ski lift....hours ago. Took 5 minutes.

Trevor Mach: ....Dammit!

Derek Mach: Why are you here?

Trevor Mach: You know why I'm here.

Derek Mach: Yeah, because you really like a video game.

Trevor Mach: No, it's because-

Derek Mach: I know what you think you're doing. You're trying to beat the Mach Curse once and for all aren't you? Trying subdue your demons. You think you can do that? You think we all haven't tried before you? Your rage, your darkness inside, it's always going to be there. It was passed on, it's practically a birthright.

Trevor Mach: I'm done with this. I know I can't stop being an asshole. I know I can't stop feeling rage. I know that I can't stop it. I can control it though. I can make it my choices, and my actions that define me, and NOT a damn curse. We call it a curse, but I think it's a crutch, that allowed us to be angry and bitter. I don't want the crutch anymore Derek. I don't want it! I want...I want to be who I choose to be! ME! NOT YOU! NOT A CURSE! NOT MY PAST! ME!

Derek Mach: ...Prove it.

Trevor stepped forward, and struggled against Derek, who tried to keep him away from his destination. The two fought, in epic fashion, until one of them would almost fall, then they'd stop and make sure they were alright, before continuing.

Trevor Mach: GET OUT OF MY WAY!

Derek Mach: MAKE ME!

Trevor Mach: WHOA! Hang on! I'm falling!

Derek Mach: Shit! Here. Maybe we should do this off the bridge and-

Trevor Mach: NO!

Derek Mach: HEY!

Derek went over the top of the bridge, but Trevor grabbed his hand, saving him from the fall.

Trevor Mach: I'm beginning to lose track of how many times I've saved your life.

Derek Mach: Yeah, but you pushed me!

Trevor Mach: To make a point! Not like I let you fall!

Derek Mach: What if you missed my hand?!

Trevor Mach: Huh....what IF I missed your hand.

Derek Mach: Let me up!

Trevor Mach: Oh yeah, my bad.

Trevor helped Derek back to his feet.

Trevor Mach: We going to keep doing this?

Derek Mach: You're not going to stop are you?

Trevor Mach: I'm not. One of us has to kill the specter of this damn curse. Time we all take responsibility for our actions.

Derek Mach: Fine. Good luck then.

Trevor Mach: Just like that?

Derek Mach: Yep. My son has soccer practice, and I like to watch approvingly from the shadows. I have to get there early before all the good looming shadows are taken.

Trevor Mach: ...Well that just makes sense. Don't let me keep you.

Derek Mach: You coming to the reunion in August?

Trevor Mach: How could I not?

Derek Mach: Later cousin.

Trevor Mach: See ya. Heh...that guy's a psychopath.

Trevor Mach stood at his destination, a large stone at the peak of Mt. Ordeals. He placed his hand on the stone and closed his eyes.

Trevor Mach: Come on. I know this is the place. I know where I am, and I know what you are, so let me in. Please. I have to do this.

?: You know what you ask? Once you step inside, there is no turning back.

Trevor Mach: ...I know. Let's do this.

?: Very well.

A light enveloped Trevor, and he disappeared. He found himself in a crystal room, with ornate pillars, and a large mirrored wall. He stared into, and into himself.

?: Through much sorrow have I longed for your coming.

Trevor Mach: You know why I'm here?

?: You wish to cleanse yourself of the beast, and the darkness in your heart.

Trevor Mach: I do. I realized something very important. Even if I become a dull, boring babyface, it's better than being a heel in denial. I mean, I'm tired of the darkness controlling my fire. It's time I control it.

?: Very well. Break from your past, and overcome your darkness. Only then, will you receive the Holy power.

Trevor Mach: Alright. What do I have to do?

?: You must fight, against the very beast you wish to control.

Trevor backed away from the mirrored wall, as his reflection stepped out and faced him.

"Trevor": You're kidding yourself if you think you'll ever be rid of me. Everything you've ever done, is because of me. Your anger. Your hatred. Your pain and bitterness. They are all you are. What are you, if you don't let those things control your life?

Trevor Mach: Let's find out.

"Trevor" punched Trevor in the face, but he did not fight back. "Trevor" punched him over and over again.

"Trevor: FIGHT ME! YOU HAVE TO FIGHT REMEMBER?!

Trevor Mach: That's not how I fight you. That's what you want. I fight you, by fighting the urge. Every punch is getting weaker. You're losing your grip.

"Trevor": NEVER! I AM ALL THAT YOU ARE![/b]

The image of "Trevor" shifted repeatedly, changing to show the various looks and styles of Trevor Mach over the years. The Bad Man, the Bushido Mission, the Bad Dude, the Wizard, the Viewtiful One, Fenrir, the President, the Big Bad Wolf. He punched and kicked, and Trevor took every hit without fighting back. The image was getting weaker and weaker. "Trevor"'s anger grew, and he put it into one final punch. When it landed, "Trevor" disintegrated, and in a bright flash of light, Trevor Mach changed. Now wearing a white shirt, and sporting shoulder length silver hair, Trevor Mach had finally overcome the beast inside.

?: You took strength from the beast for so long, but it would only ever get you so far, and in the end would lead you to destruction. Now, you stand redeemed, as your own man, ready to forge your own path with your own power. You are now the "Paladin" Trevor Mach.

-Trevor Mach became a Paladin-




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The Bad Dudes Dojo played host to Dark Hero Days, a special event held, because the time between the last big show, and the next one in the Saturn Dome was too damn long. That's what happens when you do a show like the first week of a month, and then plan to do one on the last week of the next month. You get a lot of shit like this. I wouldn't call it filler....just unplanned spectacle....or filler. I don't care. The Bad Dudes Dojo was a smaller venue obviously, so the crowd size was low, but the fans were vocal, and decked out in Dojo merchandise, because they heard you'd be more likely to get in if you bought a t-shirt. They were correct.

EBW: Dark Hero Days
Bad Dudes Dojo, Saturn City
Renegade Television/ENN

1. EBW Team Championship: Bashin Dan(c)[o]/Benjamin(c)/Slam Master Jam(c)/Vapetrain(c) beat Firebrand MAX/Camilo Ortega[x]/Los Tiburon/Kiva via Brave Clash -> Pin -> Title Defense!
2. Singles: Cade beat Ness via Cadebreaker -> Pin
3. EBW Television Championship: Troy beat Takumi Inui(c)[x] and Kinniku Mike via Punt Kick -> Pin -> NEW EBW Television Champion!
4. EBW Women's World Championship: Christina Angel(c) beat Hope Mach via Machbuster Double Knee -> Pin -> Title Defense!
5. Singles: Subculture beat Tack Angel via DQ
6. EBW World Championship No Rules: Trevor Mach(c) beat Swift via Burning Machismo x Macha Ye -> Pin -> Title Defense!

-The opening match saw the Team Championships on the line, as the Dan Club faced off with Team MAX. Well, it was stated they were Team MAX, but no one but Firebrand agreed to the name, so they were all confused by the announcement. The Dan Club were members of the Bad Dudes Dojo, so they worked extra hard to represent their new home. A great showcase of the new and the veterans, with a huge upset, when Bashin Dan managed to take Judo master Ortega off his feet with the Brave Clash for the pin and title defense. The former World Champion Dan continues to shine, even though he has exiled himself from the World Championship picture until he feels the Dan Club becomes the best team in Wrestling.
-In a rematch between former student and teacher, Cade battled Ness. It's more young vs. veteran stuff. I swear it's not intentionally booked like that, or I'd be doing a New Blood vs. Millionaire's Club angle I swear. Say....that gives me an idea. Cade showed up his former mentor in this encounter, learning from the mistakes of their previous match, and winning out with the Cadebreaker. Another top contender for in the making.
-Takumi Inui had the rough task of defending the Television Championship against Troy and Kinniku Mike. With both MUSCLE and the Revenge Society on the outside, things looked bleak for Takumi, until Dragon Shiryu came down to help his buddy, and by help his buddy, I mean he ran off Jamie OD specifically, because he thinks he's the devil or something. Sal tripped up Takumi, who fell into a big boot. Troy and Mike locked up, but Troy escaped the Muscle Buster and hit another Big Boot. He tried a pin, but Mike wasn't having it, so Troy Punt Kicked Takumi instead and pinned him for the win and the Television Championship. The Revenge Society is covered in gold.
-One of the matches everyone was dying to see was next, as the best friends Christina Angel and Hope Mach fought for the EBW Women's World Championship. They both came in with respect for each other, but the last names Mach and Angel made things difficult, especially with the entire Star Kingdom watching on from the crowd. A fantastic bout, easily the best of the night from a technical stand point, as Hope's mat based and submission wrestling were put up against the more flashy pro wrestling style of Christina. Hope stretched her friend on the mat, and put the pressure on her ankle, but Christina survived to make a rope break. Over and over, Hope was countering Christina's big moves, and following up with a submission. It ended with a surprise, as Christina changed tactics, and came off the ropes with a Machbuster Double Knee, a signature of Heather Mach, and pinned Hope for the win, and title defense. The Angels were thrilled with the win, but upset that it took a "Mach move" to do it. Christina helped her friend up, and the two embraced, with Hope praising Christina's versatility. She raised her hand in a show of respect, but then stated she was going to gun for a rematch ASAP. So....look forward to that.
-Tack Angel was up next, facing a hostile crowd, and his daughter's boyfriend. He made sure that Young Christina came with him to the ring, just to freak out Subculture all the more, but then thought better of it, and tried having a heart to heart before the bell. However Subculture wasn't having it and hit the KO Punch IMMEDIATELY! Tack rolled out of the ring and freaked out. Yelling that Subculture was being rude, and almost forgetting about the 10 count. A heavy strike fest once the match actually got underway, but it was spoiled when Razorblade and Stuart ran in to attack Subculture, ending the match in a DQ. As Tack questioned Stuart as to why they did that, Razorblade seemingly planted weights in Subculture's gloves. Stuart then showed them to Tack, who thought he had them the whole time. Christina ran down to try and convince Tack otherwise, but the whole situation just got out of hand, and these people really need to see a family counselor. Wrestling is not the place to sort out your family business you know? It's just...distracting, more than anything.
-Main event time, and a blast from the past, as Swift returned to the title picture to take on the World Champion Trevor Mach, who....well he certainly changed a lot in a weeks time. Now sporting new, brighter attire, and longer silver hair, that apparently is NOT a wig, "Paladin" Trevor Mach came down and offered a fist bump to his old friend, who smirked and walked away instead, rubbing his forehead on the Mach Dojo ropes, implying he owns the place. A hard hitting showcase of Swift's in your face style, against the new Mach style from Trevor, favoring evasion and critical strikes....MMO lingo. Swift hit the POUNCE! for a 2.9, but Trevor survived by putting his foot on the ropes. The POUNCE! knocked the wind out of him, but he recovered enough to evade another attempt and lift Swift for the Burning Machismo instead. A follow up Knee Trigger lead to the 1-2-3! Trevor Mach retained the EBW World Championship once again. A big win for the home turf hero, as his possibly best World title run continues. *cue John Cena or Roman Reigns music I don't care*

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Crystal Fourside

Tack Angel got off the bus angry, as he walked by his wives. For once, he didn't have time to greet them all, instead rushing into his workout room and kicking apart his heavy bag.

Stuart: You're upset? I don't know what to do with this? You're never upset.

Tack Angel: I wanted to believe that maybe MAYBE I was the one who was overreacting! I wanted to believe that my friend was still in there! I wanted to believe that Subculture MIGHT be good enough to make my daughter happy! I wanted to go the extra mile to make amends and end all of this, but no NO! They wouldn't let me! They just humiliated me again! I don't have an ego, and I can take humiliation. I've dealt with it before. I've dealt with it all my life Stu! I can't take betrayal and lies! I'm tired of bullies pushing me around for laughs! I'm tired of caring so much about what they think! It hurts!

Stuart: Wow, you're uh...unloading a lot right now. You want me to get Amy or-

Tack Angel: Keep this between us please. I don't want to show anger with them around. I don't want the children to see it either. I just, I feel something deep down, and it's gripping me, and it won't let go. I'm so frustrated. You know all of this started as Trevor's idea! Not Crystal Fourside exactly, but the concept of believing in myself. Believing that I was RIGHT about something! He told me to stand firm in my beliefs and convictions, and not give a hoot what other people thought!

Stuart: I'm sure he didn't say hoot, but go on.

Tack Angel: So I do it. I try it! I say to myself that I am worth something. I'm worth a lot! I deserve to be happy! I deserve to have a family and children and success! I find out that there is more to me then I ever imagined, and I embrace it. I become the Star Prince because HE told me to! Then, he mocks me for it! He tries to bring me down! He goes after my children! Now, he's making a mockery of me again. Did you see him tonight? The silver hair! The bright attire? "Paladin" Trevor Mach? He's mocking me. He's mocking me AGAIN! I don't know what I supposed to do about all of this. I know what YOU would do, I'm not turning a blind eye to that, but what am I supposed to do? Friends betraying me. My daughter sides with the Machs. They all keep LAUGHING AT ME! The fans boo me! I love them, and they boo me! A million betrayals every night EVERY SINGLE NIGHT! I can't keep taking this can I?

Stuart: I can't answer that brother. You have to decide how much you're willing to take, and what you're going to do about it. What's right to you?

Tack Angel: ...I'm losing grip on that. Losing grip on what is right and wrong. It's not a good feeling. I need to stand firm in what I believe, but it would be so easy to just....to just be like them. To hurt someone. Not just in the ring, that's expected. Wrestling is like that. We get hurt...but there is supposed to be respect, and that makes it tolerable. What happens when the respect is gone? I just...my chest hurts Stuart.

Stuart: Maybe...maybe I do have an answer for you. You know how you've tried to stand firm against people? In this case, maybe it's time you go with the flow, and give them the man they think you are. They'll wish they never brought it on, and it will be all their fault.

Tack Angel: What? H-how would I do that? What would I become?

Stuart: Darkness. If Trevor Mach has tainted the light, maybe you can claim the darkness. What is the counter to a Paladin? A Dark Knight.

Tack Angel: ....

Bad Dudes Dojo

Trevor Mach was cleaning up the Dojo, after everyone else had left. He stopped to look at himself in the mirror for the first time since leaving Mt. Ordeals...

Trevor Mach: Huh. So we're just giving up on fighting the grey hairs then aren't we? I was a wolf, but now I'm the silver fox hehehe-huh?

Trevor turned around to see Hope sitting in the ring, seemingly holding back tears.

Trevor Mach: Daughter? You alright?

Hope Mach: Dad? Yeah, I'm fine I was just-

Trevor Mach: You're crying. What's wrong?

Hope Mach: I just didn't realize how much tonight meant to me, until I lost, and then it hit me. I'm no farther than I was years ago. In fact, I've fallen behind. It hurts, more than Christina's Machbuster even. Am I really cut out for this? Am I ever going to be where I want to be? I'm starting to become afraid of my dream.

Trevor Mach: Hope, don't be afraid of your dreams. They're going to keep coming. You're going to dream and reach out for this or that. You can't stop reaching because of a few set backs. You just need to reach out harder. Stand tall daughter. You're going to be just fine. I believe in you. I always will. You're one of the reasons I'm still here, and watching you grow, and reach for your dreams, brings me happiness. You're my joy kid. I love you.

Hope Mach: I love you Dad. Thank you. *sniff* When did you get so good at this?

Trevor Mach: Heh, I have NO idea.

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Office of IQ and Pirkle

Ryan IQ: ...So...

Mr. Pirkle: ...Are we out of ideas?

Ryan IQ: You mean stuff to pad out July until Renegade World?

Mr. Pirkle: Yeah.

Ryan IQ: Ummm....yeah we're out of ideas.

Mr. Pirkle: I guess we will use solid booking and compelling future matches to keep people tuning in to see where we go from here?

Ryan IQ: That's crazy talk Pirkle. We need a gimmick. Everybody's got a gimmick these days. P+P is luchadors out the yin yang. 3'dPW has the whole zombies thing. FSW has....Perfect Man and Jelly Jiggler. FTW has convinced everyone that their "Just the Tip" show is going to be the best thing ever, even if it's nothing but superkicks and possible sex offenders.

Mr. Pirkle: I hear they got that guy from that superhero show some people still watch when they remember the channel its on exists.

Ryan IQ: I got it! I watched enough 80's and 90's cartoons to know exactly what to do when you're out of ideas. We relaunch as EBW Kids!

Mr. Pirkle: What?

Ryan IQ: Alright, hear me out. So listen, back in the day, cartoons would air with kid versions of popular characters....for some reason. No one really knows how it happened or why, but it did, and it worked I guess.

Mr. Pirkle: You guess?

Ryan IQ: So we relaunch, with the wrestlers being kid versions of themselves. We get the science guys to de-age everyone and-

Mr. Pirkle: We're trying to fill up a couple weeks! That would take years before they'd grow up again. This idea is madness! We need them to have driver's licenses so they can make it to the shows!

Ryan IQ: ....Oh right.

Mr. Pirkle: Look, let's just keep this nice and simple. Trevor Mach needs an opponent for Renegade World. He's said himself that he's tired of the feud with the Star Kingdom, so let's throw a tournament out there.

Ryan IQ: ANOTHER ONE?! We're going to water down the concept you know!?

Mr. Pirkle: Yeah, but this one will determine who he faces in the main event in the Dome! That's compelling enough!

Ryan IQ: No it isn't. We need higher stakes.

Mr. Pirkle: ....Go on. Tell me you got something.

Ryan IQ: I do. Hear me out. You volunteer to be in the tournament. It's not an invitational, you have to WANT to be in it.

Mr. Pirkle: That would be way too big.

Ryan IQ: I SAID HEAR ME OUT!

Mr. Pirkle: Sorrry.

Ryan IQ: When you are in, you win to advance towards the title shot BUT, here is the selling point. If you lose a match you are FIRED!

Mr. Pirkle: What?

Ryan IQ: Yeah, it's the ultimate sacrifice! You put your career on the line, to go for a title shot.

Mr. Pirkle: That would cut down our roster! It would lead to us losing some big names for sure.

Ryan IQ: Only if they agree to compete. We might get the rookies stealing the show for this chance. Only the winner will still have a job at the end!

Mr. Pirkle: It's madness.

Ryan IQ: It's money.

Mr. Pirkle: Well I do like money.

Ryan IQ: You LOVE money.

Mr. Pirkle: Ry Ry, you've got some crazy ideas, but that one might just be the craziest....other than the kids one. Still, I think it's going to be huge!

Ryan IQ: YEAH! Also....don't call me Ry Ry.

-

Anahauc Arena - Guadalalucha, Anahauc

Los Tiburon, on loan from EBW, competed against a fellow luchador named Rojo, to the delight of the crowd. Los Tiburon is a well respected hero in Anahauc, even though in Eagleland, he's more known as a foul mouthed grappling maniac that's secretly a Priest, but you're not supposed to know that. Or are you? Los Tiburon handily won the bout, following the Tope de Cristo, and soaked in the adoration of the fans. After the bout backstage...

Los Tiburon: FUCKING LOCKER! I WILL GRAPPLE YOU OPEN IF I HAVE TO AND-

?: *clears throat* Excuse me sir?

Los Tiburon: Eh?

?: I was wondering if I could have a moment of your time. My name is Professor Romero, and I'm looking to acquire the assistance of a strong luchador, to assist me on an expedition.

Los Tiburon: ...Will there be grappling?

Professor Romero: Um....I don't think so?

Los Tiburon: Then WHY would you ask ME about-

Professor Romero: You'll be well paid for your assistance.

Los Tiburon: ....The church could use a new....I mean...FUCK IT I'LL DO IT! AAAAAH!

Professor Romero: WHOA! Thank you sir!

LOS TIBURON in ANNOYANCE OF THE GUANAJATO MUMMMY!

Professor Romero's Office

A group of explorers, intellectuals, and scientists all filled a room to discuss the expedition. Tiburon stood in the back, wearing a blue turtle neck shirt and off white suit, straight out of the 70's.

Professor Romero: Thank you all for coming. We finally have the green light to begin our expedition ladies and gentlemen. We will be traveling to the recently discovered lost city of Guanajato to-

Los Tiburon: It's not really a "lost city" anymore now is it.

Professor Romero: ....Uh...quite right.

Woman: *whispering* I'm not the only one that sees the luchador standing there am I?

Man: You see him to? I thought it was just me!

Professor Romero: Los Tiburon has agreed to join up on this expedition, to offer his services to protect us from any unfortunate mishaps.

Man: You could just hire some guys with guns.

Professor Romero: No one is more effective at this line of work than a luchador.

Man: Yeah their is. A guy with a gun!

Los Tiburon: OH YEAH! WATCH THIS! RAAAAWWW!

Los Tiburon flexed like a mad man and grappled the Professor's table, shattering it with a brain buster.

Professor Romero: *sigh* That had all my notes on it.

Los Tiburon: NEVER QUESTION THE GRAPS!

Man: Fine! Whatever!

Professor Romero: By the way Tiburon, that is Mendo-

Los Tiburon: I DON'T CARE!

Mendoza: Prick!

Los Tiburon did stop his rage, when he caught sight of a beautiful woman, who reminded him of his Xiomara.

Los Tiburon: Who is this enchanting specimen?

Susana: I'm Susana, I'm a tough as nails explorer, who is just as good as the men, and I'll prove it by aggressively engaging in dick measuring contests even though I don't technically have a-

Los Tiburon: Not you vile beast!

Tiburon pushed the "woman" out of the way, and stood before a young attractive woman in a dress.

Rosa: My name is Rosa. Pleased to meet you Mr. Tiburon.

Los Tiburon: Please....call me Sergi-Mr. Tiburon is fine. I mean...Los Tiburon please.

Professor Romero: That is my daughter, please feel free to openly paw at her in front of me. That's totally fine. Completely normal. I'm good with it. It's nice to see my daughter meeting a nice man who never takes off his mask. Oy vey.

Days later, the expedition was underway, with Tiburon leading the group through the jungles of Anahauc....because apparently it's got those. Most people just assumed deserts and beaches. Nope, it's got a jungle too. Suddenly...

Professor Romero: EVERYONE BACK AWAY! IT'S A JAGUAR!

Los Tiburon: It's got 64bits of processing power!

Professor Romero: No! I mean an actual jaguar!

A jaguar leapt from a tree and cornered the group.

Mendoza: We could really use that guy with a gun about now!

Los Tiburon: BULLSHIT! I'LL GRAPPLE THIS FUCKER!

Professor Romero: Language please! My daughter, your sexual conquest no doubt, is standing right here!

Los Tiburon wrestled the jaguar. It sounds cool right? I probably couldn't type it to be as cool as you're picturing it, so just go with whatever it is you are seeing in your head right now. Awesome? Go with that. Silly? Go with that. I don't care.

Rosa: Oh Tiburon, you saved us. I feel so faint. Please hold me.

Professor Romero: Yes, hold my daughter close. Caress her.

Los Tiburon: You're fucking weird!

Mendoza: I agree with the masked asshole over there. What is your deal man?

Professor Romero: ...Let us continue with the expedition! I'm sure that will be the only issue we run into on this trip!

Hours later, the group reached the not so lost city, and-

Professor Romero: OH NO! WE HAVE AWAKENED THE MUMMY OF GUANAJATO!

Mendoza: I KNOW! HE'S STABBING ME TO DEATH!

Rosa: SAVE US TIBURON!

Los Tiburon: MOTHER FUCKER! GRAPPLE MEEEE!

Tiburon and the Mummy wrestled. Again, it's probably cooler in your head. I just like the concept of this fight, but I probably can't write it as well as you picture it. Wait! Ideas!

Mendoza: HEY! STOP USING ME AS A WEAPON!

Los Tiburon: STOP TALKING AND BE A BLUNT INSTRUMENT!

Mummy: I CURSE YOU FOR AWAKENING ME! SERIOUSLY, STOP HITTING ME! I'M SO ANNOYED RIGHT NOW! CUT IT OUT! I JUST WANT TO GO BACK TO BED! STOP CLUBBING ME WITH THAT GUY I STABBED!

Los Tiburon: NEVER!

Hours of beatings later...

Rosa: Tiburon, you saved us!

Professor Romero: AND you helped me prove my theories about the mummy....that it was here and what not. I don't even mind that I was cursed by it, and my limbs are falling off!

Mendoza: .....

Professor Romero: And Mendoza died....that's a shame.

Rosa: Kiss me Tiburon.

Professor Romero: Yes, kiss her deep. Tongue punch her throat box.

Los Tiburon: THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU!? I'll....I'll be right back.

Tiburon ran behind a rock and took off his mask.

Father Sergio: *deep breaths* I can't keep this up! Staying in character is TOUGH! God forgive me!

The End!