EBW: Xcite

The show opened with the crowd booing a smirking Ryan IQ, who stood along in the ring...

Ryan IQ: *clears throat for a really long time* It gives me great pleasure to introduce the EBW: Dark Triple Crown World Champion....SWIFT!




A bunch of masked figures in black carried Swift out of the ring on a throne, as the members of EBW: Dark entered the ring and applauded his entrance.

w00t: No, you're not seeing things. This is the way it is. We have the gold. It started off quite simply, we took these rings and the careers of the Elite 4, and it's all be grand ever since. We took our time, but the ferocious beast Swift, was ready to claim his territory, and he did, as he crushed the "Ace" of EBW.

Generator: Ha! That kid was your hope? Look at him, and now look at Swift. You were fooling yourselves!

Hotlanta: He fooled himself. Any one of us would have put that kid through the mat.

Swift: Swift gives respect when it's due. He got in my face, and he didn't back down. That gets respect. However, the results were obvious from the VERY beginning. Punk asses get the POUNCE, they get pinned, and I move onto the next would be punk ass.

Ryan IQ: So Noah and the Board, learn a lesson from this. You think you have the authority, but they have me, and they've claimed the World Championship. Those three belts belong to Swift now. What are you going to do about it?

Noah Jennings: I'm going to call you out on your bullshit RyRy!

Ryan IQ: DON'T CALL ME THAT, and what the hell are you going on about?

Noah Jennings: Well first off, I need to bring out the referee for the match between Bashin Dan and Swift. Harvey Refman, would you come out here please?

Harvey Refman: Uh...yeah? What can I do for you?

Noah Jennings: So, we're watching on the monitors here, the final moments of the match between Dan and Swift. Now it might have been hard to see from the angle the fans saw at home, but from another angle it appears that Dan got his shoulder up before the 3. It's actually quite obvious from this angle, which is weird, because YOU are seeing it from that angle. Are you not?

Harvey Refman: ...I called the finish the way I saw it.

Noah Jennings: No, don't give me that. You're not blind. We actually have a blind referee, so I know the difference here. You saw this. You saw the shoulder up, and you kept counting. Why is that Harvey? Did Ryan threaten you? I mean, you were adamant about calling the match. You're usual "I'll ref the match" mantra is no surprise, but you pulled seniority over Mo on this one. You don't normally do that.

Harvey Refman: ....

Noah Jennings: Don't even try and deny this. You know what I'm talking about. You know who I am. I'll ask again. Did Ryan IQ threaten you?

Harvey Refman: Threaten? I simply did what the REAL BOSS OF EBW ASKED ME TO DO!

Harvey then backed away into the ring, and joined EBW: Dark.

Noah Jennings: So that's how it is huh? Swift needed help beating the "kid" did he?

Swift: .....

Noah Jennings: Seems that way to me Swift, unless you have something to say about it. Maybe it wasn't your idea, in which case, you won't mind having a rematch with Bashin Dan....TONIGHT!

Ryan IQ: No way is-

Swift: ABSOLUTELY! I'LL KICK HIS ASS AGAIN! YOU GOT IT!

Ryan IQ: Oh...apparently it's happening then.

Noah Jennings: That is tonight's main event!

Ryan IQ: Is this the best idea? Since when does Swift care about the rules?

w00t: He's got his own rules, as do we all. Don't worry about it. I always have a plan for these things.

KYO: ...

EBW: Xcite
Zombie U, Threed
Strike TV

1. Tag: Tack Angel[o]/Ness beat Shark #1/Shark #2[x] via High Kick -> Pin
Tommy Dukes: I think this is a try out for the Sharks to get into EBW: Dark. They seem to be acting on Ryan IQ's orders as they take on the all-star team of Tack Angel and Ness. Tack and Ness what a combination! They are dominating here! Tack with the High Kick! Massive blow to the head of Shark #2! I haven't seen Tack kick that hard in a loooong time! Impressive performance from the Star Prince as he gets the pin! Seems like he wants RyQ to bring out w00t, but it doesn't appear like that's happening.
2. Women's Singles: Iroha Angel beat Kei Akiyama via Reisen Slam -> Pin
Nerma: A new mean streak to Iroha here. The shy Samurai is fed up it seems, as she lays into Kei Akiyama. Signature Angel Family kicks, but here is a new move she's been working on, the Reisen Slam! 1-2-3! Oh wow! A big win for Iroha Angel!
3. Singles: Subculture beat Magnum PT via KO Punch -> Pin
4. Women's Tag: Hope Mach/Christina Angel[o] beat Troian/Ripper Jane[x] via Angel Driver -> Pin
5. "EBW: Dark" Triple Crown World Championship: Swift(c) beat Bashin Dan via Count Out -> Title Defense!
Tommy Dukes: Another amazing battle. Bashin Dan has been silent on any injuries since his loss, but if he is injured, he's not showing it. The heart on this kid! He took a series of slams from Swift, and a kick to the head, and he just keeps getting up and demanding more! The pain and near defeat often propels him to fight harder, but you don't normally allow such a strong force like Swift to get in open, unprotected shots. It looks like he's wearing him down a little though, as he mounts a comeback! The crowd is fired up! A drop kick from Dan! He's locking in a Guillotine Choke! He must have picked this up from Hope Mach, cause we've never seen him us it before! It's locked in tight! Wait, signature Mach knees now! Yeah, picked it up from the Dojo for sure. Not afraid to use what he's been taught, instead of sticking with his proven winners. That's the mark of a true Ace and Champion. Hey, is that Cade on the stage? He's being tossed to the ground, but by who? Wait, it's KYO! He's got the Hell Claw locked into Benjamin! Kinniku Mike and Jamie OD are keeping the RagnaRockers at bay in the back! This is pandemonium, but Dan still has control! He's letting up! He's leaving the ring and making his way to help his friends! He's going to get counted out! No Dan! Get back in the ring! He's not listening! He's fighting it out with the Dan Club! That's 10. Swift retains by Count Out! That smug look is gone though, as he grasps at his neck. I think Dan surprised him with that one. I shouldn't be surprised by Dan though. Of course, he'd help his friends. Still...the title remains with EBW: Dark. Looking on from the crowd, I think I see Trevor Mach in the stands. What must be going through his mind right now?

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Strike TV Wrestling Update

Nerma: Nerma here in the Control Center, and wow, what an Xcite that was. We had a referee defection....a referee....that's going draw them ratings for sure! I digress, it sucks to have the senior official defect, but we still have Mo....and blind ref....and Penguin ref....and robot ref....but seriously...a blind ref, my God, a blind ref. To get his comments on this defection we speak with the man that was housing the referees for a time Tack Angel live via Satellite. Tack?

Tack Angel: I-

Nerma: Yeah yeah, we're sure you're broken up about it. Moving on! This week's episode of The Clash is going to be off the charts. You know, it's weird have THE in the name of a show. I can't say This week's The Clash, and that just sound ridiculous I-M-O. This week's The Clash will have a Women's World Championship title defense! See? It sounded weird right? Here is the Women's World Champion Hope Mach!

Hope Mach: Sup.

Nerma: We're glad that we still have a World Champion on our side here. Seeing as how they have most of the other belts, I'd say you're OUR World Champion. Should we call you "The Man"?

Hope Mach: Do I have a dick?

Nerma: I don't think so.

Hope Mach: Is being a woman less than being a man?

Nerma: It is not.

Hope Mach: Well then....HOW ABOUT NO!

Nerma: Just thought it might be catchy....marketable....sorry.

Hope Mach: It's fine. Sorry I jumped on you there. Us Machs were always fed madness instead of milk as babies. It's just kind of our thing.

Nerma: So what brought on this sudden announcement?

Hope Mach: I want to defend this title in the studio, and I don't care who challenges me. It's as simple as that. I've been dividing my time between work here, and helping my Mom build up her Dojo class. The House of M's is doing really well now, so I want to get a little bloody.

Nerma: Which is the workplace environment norm in EBW. Wrestling right? So, you're letting anyone challenge?

Hope Mach: Anyone. EBW or EBW: Dark. Maybe outside of EBW if you can get by security. I'll leave the side door open. I don't care. I'm the best woman athlete in the sport. I was the best when I was hearing impaired, and I'm even better now. That youth slump is over. I'm right where I belong, because I embraced my inner Mach. It's time to get a little crazy! A little overboard! It's time to push it to the limit!

Nerma: Which is a reference I'm sure your Dad would love. Where is he anyways? What are his plans? You have seen him right?

Hope Mach: My Dad is always there for me. It's you pricks he couldn't give two shits about anymore. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a Bashin Dan to "Bash in" the head, because he lost the title rematch by count out. Then, I have to tell him how proud I am of him because of the reason he did it.

Nerma: ...Complicated....as always.

EBW: The Clash
Studio B, Saturn City
Strike TV

1. Singles: Mister Twister vs. Mutton Top Johnson[Debut]
2. 6-Man Tag: Vape/Golvoth/Benjamin vs. Baron Von Ruthless[Debut]/Ragu Hooten[Debut]/Narcoleptic Nate[Debut]
3. EBW Women's World Championship Open Challenge: Hope Mach(c) vs. ?

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EBW: The Clash

Tommy Dukes: Tommy Dukes here, in the studio, for another episode of The Clash, and it's a big one, with the Women's World Championship on the line in an open challenge. It's going to be a great main event, but what's this? Tack Angel is in the studio! What are you doing here Tack?

Tack Angel: Oh, I'm sorry, am I not allowed up here?

Tommy Dukes: No, you're totally allowed, but I'm just curious.

Tack Angel: Well, let's just say I have some reasons. Some I'm going to keep to myself, but I also want to call out w00t. I'm back, and I'm feeling strong. I got a new toe, and a new lease on my career. You know, this has been my passion for years, way before I found my family. I remember it fondly. It was the dawn of the new Willennium, and I discovered tapes from Edo like Demon Gate and D2T. I spent years training to get ready for this life. If you happened to see it on Strike TV+, they somehow have my Sanctum Ultimatum there to watch, which raises all kinds of questions. If you saw it, you would have seen what I had to go through to get here. I take it seriously. More than you, because I never walked away when the chips were down! You always could have come back without starting a war, but you couldn't help yourself. You messed with my family and my Kingdom. You know what I want to do? I want to shove your head in a microwave and set it to sandwich.

Tommy Dukes: You can't do that!

Tack Angel: What? Is there no sandwich setting on a microwave?

Tommy Dukes: No, I mean, I think w00t along with EBW: Dark are already booked in the weeks ahead. Ness has challenged Swift, and the Dan Club are gunning for the Team Championship I hear.

Tack Angel: He is? They are? CRAB APPLES! Wait, I think....yeah...yeah I just got an idea. I gotta go.

Tommy Dukes: Well, alright then. Let's take it to the ring!

EBW: The Clash
Studio B, Saturn City
Strike TV

1. Singles: Mister Twister beat Mutton Top Johnson[Debut] via Tornado DDT -> Pin -> Jobbers gonna Job
2. 6-Man Tag: Vape/Golvoth/Benjamin[o] beat Rains/Nosan/Danny Leung[x] via Spear -> Pin
Tommy Dukes: Wow! We thought we were getting the debuts of some weirdly named jobbers, but instead we got...

Rains: Da Beeg Drizz! *cocks fist A LOT*

Nosan: Nosan!

Danny Leung: No Push!

Good News Gary: SWORD!

Tommy Dukes: Incredible reunion of...oh wait...Benji hit the Spear on Leung, who lost the will to win again. Go figure.
3. EBW Women's World Championship Open Challenge: Hope Mach(c) beat Iroha Angel via Ankle Lock -> Submission -> Title Defense!
Nerma: I was NOT expecting this. I figured we'd get a member of EBW: Dark or Elevation, but no, Iroha Angel has come out, and she's not messing around in this title challenge. She's trying to hit that new Reisen Slam, but Hope blocked it. The counter! The suplex! Olympic Slam, but NO! Iroha escaped it! Impressive! Even Hope looks impressed, but she quickly went for the take down. She's got control on the mat, and now she's going for it! The Ankle Lock! Iroha is fighting it, but she can't to the ropes! She's tapping out! Hope retains! She tried helping Iroha up, the Angel knocked her hand away, getting up on her own strength. She's pointing at the belt, saying she intends on coming back for it. Wow, she's limping away on her own power too. Where did THIS Iroha come from?

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?

Kinniku Mike: You know, it just makes sense that we'd all give this another go. I mean, we're never happy with our place in the company and that's because it was never in our hands. Look at these hands. Big, strong hands. As strong as the tits? Debatable. However, these hands should be a part of what drive us forward. Making money. Having power. Crushing anyone in our way. Flexing the Strong Tits.

Jamie OD: And it just makes sense that I'd get tied up with this narcissist here. Oi, it's like this, we both love hurting people, and we both love to get our way, by hook or by crook. It's the winning combination, the best match is what they've been calling it. Amigo and Sal didn't even try, cause they know better. They know better.

Kinniku Mike: You know who doesn't seem to know better? The "RagnaRockers". They earned a title shot apparently. They are dumb enough to actually want it too. Boys...big big boys....you're in for a world of hurt. Your size doesn't impress us. It doesn't intimidate us either.

Jamie OD: I will chop you down and kick you in the teeth just like anyone else.

Kinniku Mike: Just watch yourself. You still have time to repent. Take it back. Ask for forgiveness, and put on this BRAND NEW EBW: Dark t-shirt! The proceeds go...well...in our pockets, but it's better than us than the stuffy suits right? Uuuuuu!

Strike TV Wrestling Update

Tommy Dukes: Well that was weird right They just cut it whenever they want? They just interrupt? Ridiculous. Anyways, I'm Tommy Dukes, the Tommy Dukes of Wrestling, cause...well I am, and this is your wrestling update! It seems that "Best Match" the EBW World Tag Team Champions having their eyes on the RagnaRockers, which might have something to do with the rumors that Dan Club is declaring War on EBW: Dark for the Team Championships. Big news to be sure. Here to discuss it is Noah Jennings. Jennings, I never would have expected you to-

Noah Jennings: Yeah, I know, I know who I am, you know who I am. It's a big surprise. When the chips are down, you'd be shocked to find out what people are made of, and what they're willing to do. That being said, I'm 100% committed to seeing that EBW beats EBW: Dark. I have it in my contract, that I willingly signed, that if I were to even try to defect, I'd be banned for life from EBW or EBW: Dark. I'm taking drastic steps to ensure that you trust me. We all need to be on the same page here. We're heading into a War, a Civil War, and the next EBW Strike TV+ Event is being called "Civil War".

Tommy Dukes: Oh wow, EBW used the "Civil War" title during a tour in 2007. It was EBW vs. Metal Rush vs. S.S.A.D, which ironically enough saw the EBW Triple Crown World Champion Swift aligned with Trevor and Dougie Mach.

Noah Jennings: That...is certainly a history lesson. Fast forward to NOW, cause this is far important. The fate of Wrestling going forward is at stake. EBW is cemented as legend now. Where we go, the wrestling world tends to follow. We have to set the example, keep the bar raised high, and show the world we've got our shit together by stopping this insurrection! Yes, the rumors are that Bashin Dan wants to challenge EBW: Dark for the World Team Championships instead of getting a Triple Crown World Championship rematch. The "4-Crown King" Swift appeared ready to deliver that rematch too. We'll have to wait till Xcite to find out.

Tommy Dukes: Why is that?

Noah Jennings: Cause I have to wait to find out....so you do too? No one tells me anything. It's that trust thing. I'm going to work on it I promise.

Tommy Dukes: Right...well...can you at least tell me why Tack Angel is standing next to you?

Noah Jennings: He is?

Tack Angel: I AM!

Noah Jennings: AHHHH!!!

Tack Angel: AHHHH!!!

Tommy Dukes: Stop it! Just stop it! We get it Tack! You're easily startled!

Noah Jennings: Can we help you Tack?

Tack Angel: I need to know more about what Dan Club is planning on doing. I need to know if they have w00t tied up for "Civil War".

Noah Jennings: Like I said, I'm not sure myself.

Tack Angel Darn! Dang it! Bologna, fudge, and mustard! My life is being ruined by that....guy w00t, and I'm going to make him pay for it!

Tommy Dukes: And you're serious about that?

Tack Angel: VERY serious!

Tommy Dukes: Serious enough to use ALL your replacement curses?

Tack Angel: That's right!

Tommy Dukes: Well, this might up the ante a little more. w00t found a way to access the Lakitu Footage-

Noah Jennings: Ry Q.

Tommy Dukes: And he found something....from you...and he released it online.

Tack Angel: What? It can't be that bad. The Lakitus are always watching, so I try to keep my composure. I mean, how bad can it be?

Tommy Dukes: Steve, do we have that clip? Air that clip please?

Tack Angel: WAIT!

The Angel Food Court - Crystal Fourside - 6 Months Ago

Some soulful R&B music was playing as Tack swayed on stage for his wives.

Tack Angel: Wives, you know how much I love performing for you, singing your favorite songs, but I wrote one of my own. It's called "I just need one."  This is for you. *clears throat* ♫ Girls, we've been together, such a long long time. When you're all near me, my heart does shine. So I got to ask before we start, it's question, straight from my heeaaaart. CAN I SEE ONE TITTY! OH GIRL! JUST GIVE ME ONE TITTAY! OOooooooo! ♫ Hehe...I just wanna see one of your titties gir-

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Tack Angel: ....People are...people are seeing this?

Tommy Dukes: It was trending....all day.

Tack Angel: ...I have to-

Noah Jennings: Wayne already saw it. He said and I quote "My son sure is talented isn't he?"

Tack Angel: Oh, well that's not so-

Noah Jennings: "But he needs to give those girls' chests some room to breathe."

Tack Angel: And there it is.

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EBW: Xcite

A cold open to the show, literally, as most of the crowd were cold, dead zombies, as EBW once again made their way to Zombie U, a very easy venue to fill if EVERY night is free Fly Honey Night! Noah Jennings was standing in the ring.

Noah Jennings: Hello everyone, you already know who I am, so let's get down to business. EBW is declaring WAR! That's right, if EBW: Dark wants a War, that's what they're going to get. We've got our boys and girls decked out in track jackets, getting lessons in team work and solidarity. We're going to come back, in a united front! We have the whole roster on our si-

Johnny Starbound: Not EVERYONE exactly.

Noah Jennings: Starbound?

Johnny Starbound: That's right. Get that spotlight on me.

Noah Jennings: Weren't you suspended for trying to kill Jammer?

Johnny Starbound: Have you read our contracts? They were stretching it giving me that "slap on the wrist" to begin with. we have get away with murder around here. Speaking of murder, it really kills me to see EBW versus EBW: Dark, when it's obvious that what you need, what they need, and what I need, which is most important, is the Johnny Starbound Show.

Noah Jennings: What we need is for you to join our team.

Johnny Starbound: I'm not EBW or EBW: Dark. I'm Johnny Starbound. I am here for me. I fight for me. I make money for me. I hold titles for me. I do this ALL for me. I'm Team Starbound, and I'm want back into the title picture NOW!

Noah Jennings: Not how it works. You have to earn it, and you need to really rethink this going it alone thing

Johnny Starbound: Whatever, I'm out of here. Just letting YOU KNOW that I'm back, and I won't get lost in the shuffle. You'd do well to get on my good side again Jennings. We ARE still friends right?

Noah Jennings: Just leave Starbound, I have a show to run here.

Johnny Starbound: Heh, we're all doomed.

Noah Jennings: Speaking of going it alone, I know of someone else who is going it alone. Someone we could REALLY use right now in this fight. Trevor Mach, if you're watching....or if you're in the crowd, I have another contract for you. It's the largest contract that's ever been offered to a wrestler in EBW. You will make history with this contract. We want you back. Please come ba-

Ryan IQ: That's not going to happen I'm afraid, because when Mach decides he wants to come back, he'll take a walk on the wild side, embrace the darkness, and join EBW: Dark.

Noah Jennings: You think so? After what you've done to him?

Ryan IQ: What about what you've done? What about what EBW has done? The past is in the past. We're done with it. It's over. This is the fresh start we all need. A new EBW. A better EBW. We can match that contract Mach. I have the money. I have the resources. We'd love to have you on our team. Think about what you could accomplish with us. You've tried for years to mold EBW, and make it the way you wanted. We can help facilitate that. Just remember, you'd be joining a family with us.

Noah Jennings: Oh please, your REAL family can't even stomach you. I-

Lady M's: Enough!

Aly Smash: I wish you'd ALL shut the hell up. My baby is sleeping!

Noah Jennings: Everyone interrupts!

Lady M's and Aly Smash came out, with Aly Smash wearing a front facing baby carrier.

Noah Jennings: This is-

Tack Angel: Unexpected!

Noah Jennings: AH!

Tack Angel: AH!

Noah Jennings: For crying out loud! What are you out here for?!

Tack Angel: Other stuff, we'll get to it. I'm really into all this right now.

Lady M's: You know, I'm really pissed off! I'm home, doing my own thing, and I have to hear about all this demand for Trevor! Trevor come back! Trevor join us! Trevor help us!

Aly Smash: Yeah, you bang on the door. You call all the time. We're thinking "Why the hell would he want to help either of you"?

Lady M's: No, we're thinking, "Leave me alone, I'm trying to SLEEP"!

Tack Angel: Oh come on, you're concerned for him Tali.

Lady M's: It's not like I give a fuck or anything, you fucking moron!

Tack Angel: ...Does that still qualify as tsundere? I think it does.

Ryan IQ: Why are you talking to me?

Lady M's: DROP IT! GIVE IT UP!

Aly Smash: He's not having it! You want someone to kick some ass, give me until the end of my maternity! We're through here.

Noah Jennings: Well...I guess that settles that.

Ryan IQ: For now. Onto other business. You want War? You want War Games? The Dan Club challenging us? You want that badly enough, you'll have Bashin Dan come out here himself, and answer just WHY he's wanting to give up on a title shot for a different title shot.

Bashin Dan: I'll tell you. I'm not afraid to come out here and tell you that. I have nothing to hide. It's really simple. In this sport, the what matters most is the Triple Crown World Championship. In this life, what matters most is family. You came after my family, so now I'd rather stand with them against you. That feels more important at the moment. It's important, because this isn't about competition. It's personal.

Ryan IQ: You know what? You MIGHT get what you want. You MIGHT get that. But first, you have to beat Hotlanta in the main event. You do that, and I'll let w00t decide if he wants to mix it up wit the Dan Club.

Tack Angel: AND I WANT IN! Sorry, that's the thing I was here for. Dan, I want in! Please, let me join the Dan Club!

Backstage

Lady M's and Aly Smash were leaving the building...

Lady M's: You didn't have to follow me here you know.

Aly Smash: Wasn't going to let you come here by yourself you know. You said what you wanted to say. You feel better?

Lady M's: I didn't say what I wanted to say. The whole damn thing would have been bleeped out. I did what YOU wanted and issued a warning. They come by again, and I'm going to kill them.

Aly Smash: Heh...fair is fair I suppose.

As they walked, they found themselves with Elevation on the right, and EBW: Dark on the left.

Aly Smash: Well, here we go. I expected this. I can't get involved you know.

Lady M's: Then why did you show up with Justice?

Aly Smash: Couldn't get a babysitter on ZERO NOTICE! You think they would hurt him? Seems to me you'd have to be really insane and monstrous to harm a baby. They wouldn't do that right? Uh oh...they might?

Lady M's: *sigh* Fine. Bitches, let's save us all some trouble here. Whatever you're here to say OR do....I don't give a fuck. There? That work? We're out of here.

Aly Smash: Heh...you heard her.

EBW: Xcite
Zombie U, Threed
Strike TV

1. World Tag #1 Contender Spot: Golvoth[o]/Vape beat LG Rod/Randy no Kachi[x] via Buckle Bomb x Choke Slam -> Pin
2. 8-Man Tag: Tack Angel/Amigo/Ness/Hashim Al-Singh beat Kinniku Mike/Jamie OD/Generator/Magnum PT via DQ
3. Tag: w00t[o]/KYO beat Benjamin/Cade[x] via wKo -> Pin
4. EBW Women's Television Championship 3-Way: Troian(c) beat Valarie Dorado and Iroha Angel[x] via Angel Driver -> Pin -> Title Defense!
5. Singles: Bashin Dan beat Hotlanta via Brave Clash -> Pin

Dr. Z Says...

Dr. Z: Well, we had another great show in Threed, but like always, dealing with the undead is serious business. To that end, I have to highly stress that "Self Identifying" as a Zombie is not only ridiculous, but it is DANGEROUS! Living people should NOT be eating Fly Honey! Also, check your pulse. You got one? YOU'RE NOT A ZOMBIE!

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Tack Tower

The wives were asleep, except for Amy, who was doing the bills as usual. Tack walked into the room...

Tack Angel: What are you still doing awake?

Amy Angel: The bills. It's not looking good. What are you doing awake?

Tack Angel: Couldn't sleep. I have too much on my mind.

Amy Angel: Understandable.

Tack Angel: w00t, and what's going on with Iroha, and why Subculture, but let's circle back around to the bills.

Amy Angel: We have blown through all our savings. Everything we've ever saved up, invested in, or hid away. We're running on empty Tack. We're not going to be able to keep this Tower.

Tack Angel: It was easier with a Kingdom made out of Crystal. How is that even possible?

Amy Angel: We were paying people in Tack Dollars, and they didn't realize it wasn't legal tender yet?

Tack Angel: YET being the key term here. We'll figure it our honey. We're just have to really work hard.

Amy Angel: It's more than that Tack. The usual isn't going to work here. We need real money now, or we're going to lose everything we've built together.

Tack Angel: *sigh* Shenanigans are supposed to be marketable to sustain us. I don't understand the world anymore.

Amy Angel: Well, you do understand how to be a Papa, so will you go check on Christina? I heard a noise from her room.

Tack Angel: I-

Amy Angel: The kid one. Obviously the kid one.

Tack Angel: Right. Of course.

Tack quietly crept into the room. He stood over the bed and smiled at his little daughter fast asleep.

Tack Angel: Daughter, I'm glad you don't have to deal with all this nonsense. You get to enjoy your life, and not marry Subculture. Looking at you, makes it all melt away. It-

Tack turned around when he noticed a big bundle of red balloons behind him. He followed the strings to a clown doll in a rocking chair.

Tack Angel: Huh...that's weird.

Amy Angel: What's weird honey? Sorry, you were taking a while, and I wanted to....oh...what's that?

Tack Angel: That's what I was going to ask you? A bit weird isn't it? Clowns and balloons in the room here?

Amy Angel: I didn't put those there.

Tack Angel: Oh. Well maybe one of the other-

Amy Angel: You mean you didn't put them in here?

Tack Angel: No, they were here when I got here.

Amy Angel: .....

Tack Angel: What?

Amy Angel: Those were not in here when I put her to sleep.

Tack Angel: ....

Tack slowly turned to the window....which was open.

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The Bad Dudes Dojo

The Dojo was packed, with many men and women training to see if they could join the ranks of EBW. Little Helios and Rebecca Angel were playing by the window as one of their mother Iroha Angel spoke with Lady M's.

Lady M's: You want what?

Iroha Angel: I want you to train me! Teach me! Help me!

Lady M's: Where is all of this coming from? I thought you Angel Wives stuck together.

Iroha Angel: People forget...I forget...that before all of this, I was a warrior. I want that instinct back. I'm not going to get that back home. My family, is my comfort. They are home. They are everything...except that fighting instinct. I don't like to admit this, but Tack has lost it too. Christina and I may be at odds, but even I will admit that she is better as a fighter when she's not around us. We have to leave our comfort zones for this. I need to prove myself. Will you help me?

Lady M's: Heh. I don't "help" people. That's the first lesson to learn here. You want to help yourself? That I can facilitate. I give you the means...for a weekly fee.

Iroha Angel: We're short on money.

Lady M's: ...Well...since you're married to my Anime watching friend...5% off.

Iroha Angel: That's still-

Lady M's: I'm kidding. You'll work it off. Heather and Rose don't know dick about cleaning!

Heather Mach: Not in the job description!

Bloody Rose: ...What she said.

Lady M's: Yeah, like it's in mine. Whatever! We got a janitor and a trainee here. Get her started.

Iroha Angel: Now? Alright, but I have to take Rebecca and Helios home first.

Lady M's: Nah, just use our AWESOME kiddie room.

Heather Mach: ...We taped a bunch of mattresses on the walls and floors. No way those little bastards are going to hurt themselves.

Iroha Angel: Rrrright....I guess that might work? Let me just get them.

As Iroha was speaking with M's, she didn't notice her daughters were transfixed with something outside. They stared out the window at figure across the street. A clown with balloons in its hand was beckoning them out. They started crawling and walking to the door, but Iroha stopped them.

Iroha Angel: Oh no you don't! We don't go outside alone, and we especially stay away from the roads. Do you underst- weird...I thought I saw a clown for a second.

Lady M's: Oh really? Hang on, let me get my gun. Try to find it again.

EBW: The Clash

Nerma: Nerma here in the Studio for another installment of The Clash, where we swear it's not a recap show, but it IS a show that let's up pimp the next Xcite, cause we don't like having to use tarp on seating. We're done with Spring Break, and we're moving straight onto CIVIL WAR! We're looking at a possible main event that will feature Dan Club taking on EBW: Dark. The deets are still getting worked out, but we do know one thing. Tack Angel WANTS IN! Ain't that right Tack?

Tack Angel: Oh, you actually knew I was standing here. Hey alright! Yes, I want in! I want to take on EBW: Dark! I want to take on w00t! I want to help Bashin Dan strike a blow. Further more, I think he might need me. He wants to be the Ace. Funny, cause I was hearing a long time how I was Ace around here. People infrequently ask me "When is Ace Tack Angel coming back?", and I tell them he never left. Then they tell me "Oh yes he most certainly did leave", and I say shut up I need this! I'll prove that I still have it, or if I don't, it's probably just lost in one of the numerous sectional couches I have! Tonight, I'm taking on Cade. Another kid full of potential, but they say he lost his edge too. Guess we both have something to prove. I'll even up the odds here kid. NO wrist clutches. Yeah, you heard me. I won't even clutch the wrist. Yeah....that's how you know I'm serious here.

Nerma: Is that how we know? I see. Well then, let's take it to the ring. Hey wait Tack, what kind of sectional couches DO YOU have?

Tack Angel: Oh, I'm glad you asked, I have-

EBW: The Clash
Studio B, Saturn City
Strike TV

1. Singles: Hashim Al-Singh beat Danny Leung via No Push
2. Women's Tag: Lainey Strong/Calamity Jane[o] beat Kei Akiyama/Kayla Sparkz[x] via Lariat -> Pin
3. Singles: Tack Angel beat Cade via Angel Driver -> Pin

Prime Time Challenge

Announcer: Welcome to EBW's new show for Flicknet, Prime Time Challenge! Here are your hosts, Apple Kid and Orange Kid!

Apple Kid: Welcome to Prime Time Challenge! I'm Apple Kid, and-

Orange Kid: He just said that. He just introduced us. Don't introduce yourself right after, that just kills my OCD.

Apple Kid: ....this is Orange Kid.

Orange Kid: GAH! Fine. You did it. Feel better? Recognize this old set? The one from EBW: Xtra? Anyone remember that? They dusted it off and let us use it for this multi-million dollar production. Real nice right? Where is all that money? It's certainly not in my pocket. I try to save the world, and this is what I get?

Apple Kid: Calm down Orange, what did you need? Something elaborate? We're here to host this show. Show some first run dark matches, maybe get some interviews, and really get to the bottom of what's going on in EBW right now.

Orange Kid: I have no stake in any of it right now, but so long as the check clears.

Apple Kid: *sigh* We all have a stake in it right now, as EBW is at war with itself. A bunch of guys from our time in the sport are back and badder than ever. It's pretty serious.

Orange Kid: Meh. Good for them? What do you want me to say here?

Apple Kid: Nothing...don't worry about it I guess. So, we have Dan Club with the World Team Championships. That was a big blow against EBW: Dark, and you should be seeing clips of that match on the screen there.

Orange Kid: The only reason it works is because I fixed it you know.

Apple Kid: And when he was done with it, I fixed it correctly. Trevor Mach returned on the scene to help the Club, but then on Xcite, he went back to sitting in the stands. It's confusing. As far as I know, he's still not contracted.

Orange Kid: He's upping his asking price. Playing hardball. That's how you make the big bucks.

Apple Kid: Will you stop. I know this guy, and he's burned out. A loose cannon, on the edge, other 80's references I'm sure he'd appreciate. I would love to speak with him about it, but as far as I know, we haven't been able to reach him.

Orange Kid: Heh.

Apple Kid: What?

Orange Kid: Ooooooh...nothing.

Apple Kid: Right. So before and after Xcite this week, we had some matches that would normally be just for the local fans, but you get to see them here!

Orange Kid: Oh boy, I'm so excited my heading is spinning.

Apple Kid: Well maybe it should be, because Mister Twister is in action! Let's watch!

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Singles: Mister Twister beat Stealth Vanyon via Tornado DDT -> Pin

Apple Kid: Now see, I don't get this. Does Stealth Vanyon really think he's invisible?

Orange Kid: You're not supposed to notice him. It's like in theater when the keroppi is in black and-

Apple Kid: Get serious. Keroppi is a cartoon frog. Mister Twister has got him in the head lock. He's switching it up, he wants to get him on his shoulders for the F5.

Orange Kid: Finger of God. Really is just pressure and temperature creating a-

Apple Kid: Stealth escaped, but Twister hit the Tornado DDT. He's that best at that you know. Cause he IS a Tornado. 1-2-3! He got the win!

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Apple Kid: Great match I think.

Orange Kid: I can see why it wasn't aired before now. Is this the kind of trash we're going to be airing?

Apple Kid: Hey now, they did alright there. That was a fine contest between those two young athletes.

Orange Kid: You need standards.

Apple Kid: Give me a break. Besides we DO have a feature match tonight in our main event. Amigo is in ACTION!

Orange Kid: Oh, well that might be better.

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Singles: Amigo beat Flying Man via Olympic Slam -> Pin

Apple Kid: Now, how is THIS for action?

Orange Kid: It's better. An olympic tier guy versus a giant chicken. That has my attention. Speaking chicken, he's going for that chicken wing neck breaker, but-

Apple Kid: Amigo is escaping! Showing off his great ground game! He's back in control! He hits the Olympic Slam! 1-2-3! He's got it! A win for Amigo!

Orange Kid: ....Don't interrupt me.

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Apple Kid: Well, how about that? A great win for Amigo there. We hope you enjoyed the show. Next week, we really get things off the ground. We're going to have guests, surprises, and more. I just wish we could have gotten Mach for the show tonight like I was hoping.

Orange Kid: Well remember when I laughed earlier? It's because I got him. I totally got Mach here right now.

Apple Kid: You do?!

Orange Kid: Yeah, of course I do. When I make a call, people answer. Come on, he's in the waiting room.

Apple Kid: Let's go!

Apple and Orange made their way to the door of the waiting room.

Apple Kid: This is it. Is Mach really in there?

Orange Kid: He sure is! Take a look!

Apple Kid opened the door and...

Dougie Mach: Hey hey! I was told I was expecte-

Apple Kid slammed the door.

Apple Kid: You knew who I was talking about. It wasn't him.

Orange Kid: What!? You said you want Mach so I-

The camera cut back to the set, but now someone was sitting in a chair, with his back towards the camera...

?: You know, I don't know what you're expecting from me at this point? After all of this time, in which I've given everything, you still want more. More and more and more. I show up, not because I want to, because I'm TRYING not to feel so burned out on the whole concept. People are wondering why I did what I did at Civil War. Well, I found a staple gun in the back, and Noah was standing right there. What would you do? Oh...you mean about that main event? That was simple. There is a short list of people I like. An even shorter list of people I respect. Two of them were in that ring, so I helped them out. See? Simple as that, but don't expect it. Don't expect anything from me. It'd be a joke to. Like all jokes, I eventually lose interest.

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Backstage

In the hall and in a dressing room, EBW: Dark were busy doing their own thing. Plotting out ideas over beers.

w00t: Ortega, that's a nice title belt.

Camilo Ortega: It is what is. It helps me get my message across.

w00t: You know what might help that even more? More Television time.

Camilo Ortega: ...You have my attention.

w00t: I have an idea tonight. Going to have a chat with IQ about this.

Elsewhere...

Magnum PT: Yeah, Edo has some great beer, but it's nothing like Eagleland's own! Yeah! *belch* You want one?

KYO: ....

Magnum PT: I'm just going to leave it here.

Hotlanta was pacing in a rage in the hallway.

Generator: You need to calm it down. You proved what you can do. You beat them both.

Hotlanta: That shit's not enough for me, and you know it! It's been fun and games for us since we came back. Power, money, and the rings. They humiliated me and took the rings. I accept that, it was on me, for giving them the opportunity. For everyone you get on me, I'm coming back with 10 for you. Those little punks are dead.

w00t: Hey, save it for the ring tonight Hot. You're a badass, we get it. Show it to the Dan Club tonight. You've got this. Hey Ryan, where are you? I got a fun idea.

The camera panned to Swift in his own dark room, thought better of it, and quickly backed out, to w00t whispering in Ryan's ear.

Ryan IQ: Oh that IS interesting. Kills two birds with one stone too. w00t, you evil genius you.

w00t: Why thank you. I-

Suddenly, Tack Angel, Ness, Subculture, Hashim Al-Singh, and Amigo hit the area, trying to brawl with EBW: Dark.

Tack Angel: W00000000000000T!!!!

w00t: Heh. Swift, we've got company!

Swift: ABOUT DAMN TIME!

As they brawled, Johnny Starbound grabbed the camera and pointed it to himself, with the brawling taking place in the background.

Johnny Starbound: Do we really need another brawl? You've seen it already. We all have. Yeah, I hear you booing, it's because you don't want to see it right? You want more of me. Here I am to oblige you. See, I might be EBW, but I have no loyalties one way or the other. I'm here for me. I'm the STAR. I-

Unbeknownst to Starbound, Firebrand X, with his face still heavily bandaged, was sneaking up behind him. Starbound caught him out of the corner of his eye at the last second and took off running.

Firebrand X: You little coward bitch Starbound! You want to break my face!? You want to be an Ace around here?! You stand for something! Look at this fighting behind me! Look at the fury in my eyes! This is standing for something! Mach! You said you were burned out! What does the burn out usually do? He takes justice into his OWN HANDS! He lets the violence run wild! Stand for something dammit! Come down here, and FIGHT! If you don't do it! THEN I WILL!

Firebrand grabbed a chair and joined the fray behind him.

Nosan: *sigh* They're going to make me clean this up when they're done.

EBW: Xcite

At some point, EBW: Dark managed to get away from the fight in the back, as they all came out a little bloody, but smugly smiling and gloating none the less.

w00t: Had a good warm up before we came out. I'm sure you all saw it. I'm not much a brawler, but I'll oblige my good friend Tack, who just can't get over how much I've beaten him. So, we've been working out a card for The Great Eagleland Bash, and I think you're all going to love this. Swift has decided he will defend the Triple Crown World Championship, and Jennings and Andonuts can throw a dart at a wall and pick his opponent for all we care. It doesn't matter. Just....not....Tack. Remember? We already have a match for him, with a "friend" from the past. Also, Kinniku Mike and Jamie OD WILL put the titles on the line against the RagnaRockers, in a rematch, and "Best Match" will put them in their place. We want to get back to the Triple Crown World Championship first though, because we have an interesting change of plans regarding our title. The DARK title as it were.

Ryan IQ: I have the authority to make this decision, and I'm going to do it. The Triple Crown World Championship should be the centerpiece of Wrestling in ALL the World. An Inter-National Championship as the next title seemed a little redundant to us. The belt looks great, and the plates look awesome, and we're not going to take that away OR retire it. We're just going to put it to different use. When I think of a title OTHER than the World title, I think of the Television Championship. A very VERY popular and prestigious title in its own right. That gets you guaranteed attention, money, and tv time, something this man over here, Camilo Ortega wants very much, so he can inflict his lessons of pain. So, we propose this. A TRADE! Swift, the man, the beast, the legend, hand Camilo Ortega, the Television Championship....please

Swift took the title off his shoulder, looked at it, and handed it to Ortega.

Ryan IQ: Camilo Ortega, please hand Swift the Inter-National Championship.

Ortega didn't even look at the title, as he simply passed it to Swift.

Ryan IQ: There you have it. History is made! The Television Championship is reawakened as a Singles title, and Swift makes the Triple Crown means EVEN MORE! I dare say it completely negates anything of importance Bashin Dan brought to the titles. I'd call it a clean slate myself, and-

Noah Jennings: Luckily, you're not in charge of that guys. Bashin Dan will always be in the history books as the THE first EBW Triple Crown World Champion, no matter IF you just decided to play switcheroo with the titles there. It makes sense I guess, though it kills our plans of International Expansion, but hey, maybe not. Maybe it means Swift can be shipped out to work more dates. I'm fine with that. I'm sure the board is too. You cause enough trouble, you might as well make us some money out there.

Swift: .....

Noah Jennings: Uh...Biggs? Wedge? Stay close alright? Swift wants to change up the formula? That's fine. He wants to allow us to pick his challenger, even better. Bashin Dan is the man, and he'll take back that title at The Great Eagleland Bash! Well, since Camilo Ortega is the NEW Television Champion, it appears he needs a challenger for a title match. Let's legitimize this. Hey, I happen to have a volunteer RIGHT HERE!

Firebrand X, came out with a chair in hand, ready to rush the ring.

Noah Jennings: This fired up mad man shouldn't even wrestle. We didn't want to clear him. He didn't take no for an answer. I didn't know you could do that honestly. Maybe you can't and I'm being rused. In any case, tonight's main event will see Camilo Ortega defend against Firebrand X!

Camilo Ortega: Exactly what I wanted. The demon in red will be shone the light in the darkness, and he will be cleansed.

Firebrand X: I'll show you some darkness too, when you're black out unconscious from the beating coming your way. Your STO doesn't scare me. I know Judo too. A little broken face action isn't going to slow me down. That title is mine, and you're going to be out on your ass!

Firebrand X slapped down a contract with his signature on a table.

Noah Jennings: Where did that table even come from?  

EBW Announce Desk

Makoto Angel: And yeah, I was really concerned about it. I mean, this guy was in College, and she's in Middle School. It was bad enough I had to live by myself in Middle School, but she had her parents there, and NO ONE did anything to stop this guy! Oh, hello everyone, I was just talking with my new co-workers here. That's right, you've got an Angel on the table now, Makoto Angel, and I'm excited to call all the action!

Tommy Dukes: ....Hey...you can't just segue from that story like that. Go on....what happened with this...guy.

Makoto Angel: Let's call him...."Peter File".

Tommy Dukes: Peter File?

Nerma: Say it faster.

Tommy Dukes: OH NO HE'S A DIDDLER!

Makoto Angel: So finally Usagi's Dad called the Cops on him. They found him dressed up as...his alter ego, that's really all I should say about it. He screamed about destiny demanding he be with this little girl much younger than himself. I mean, destiny is one thing, but I was there sometimes, and I'm not proud of that. He would breathe really heavy around her. Don't get me started on his future kid growing up and hitting on him.

Tommy Dukes: WHAT?!

Nerma: We really need to focus here. We have some big announcements that were just made, as the war between EBW and EBW: Dark continues. Enjoy the tag team wrestling tonight, as Twoson as a city has recently enacted a ban on Tag Wrestling. Yes, I know Tag Wrestling....in Twoson....the home of Tag Wrestling. I'm surprised too. It's stupid, and I'm sure it'll be forgotten within weeks, but who knows. These towns we hit up are weird, like the undead one, and the ones named after seasons and are ALWAYS that season ironically. Saturn City looking like an exact replica of New Pork City is the kicker. Whatever, I'm getting off track too. Let's take it to the ring!

EBW: Xcite
Twoson Fairgrounds, Twoson
Strike TV

1. Singles: Hashim Al-Singh beat Magnum PT via Scaraba Clutch -> Submission
Nerma: Call it Makoto!

Makoto Angel: Technically sound match here, but PT trying to cheat after that thumb to the eye. He's going for that Mustache Ride, but Hashim slipped around1 Scaraba Clutch! PT is immediately tapping out! Hashim wins!
2. Singles: Amigo beat Mister Twister via Olympic Slam x Ankle Lock -> Submission
Tommy Dukes: More technical badassery from Amigo right now. I dare say this is the best we've ever seen him, a full focus on being a great wrestler, and it shows. Twister is spinning around like an idiot...that's really all I can say here. Amigo's got him! Olympic Slam! Ankle Lock! It's locked in tight! This is for Bill Paxton! Twister is tapping out!
3. Women's Tag: Calamity Jane[o]/Lainey Strong beat Kei Akiyama/Kayla Sparkz[x] via Lariat -> Pin
Nerma: The Sunset Riders are great in the ring, that's not an argument, it's just fact. They have grown so much, so fast. The problem is, they can never really keep the titles when they win them. Can they find that winning strategy? Jane with the Lariat on 2k's Sparkz for the pin.
4. 6-Man Tag: Bashin Dan/Benjamin/Cade vs. w00t/Generator/Hotlanta ended in a No Contest
Makoto Angel: Dan Club and EBW: Dark are really tearing the house down here. Great action, but Hotlanta looks to be a little TOO HOT...under the collar that is.

Tommy Dukes: Good one. Yep, that was a good one.

Makoto Angel: He's attacking Cade in the corner. Cade has turned it around. The ref is trying to break them up here, but neither man is listening. Cade won the Rings in the War Games, but Hotlanta beat both he and Benjamin last week, so they're BOTH upset for good reason! Wow, the ref is throwing the match out, and it's turned into a brawl. Unbelievable! Here comes the rest of Dan Club, including that dreamy Star Prince!

Nerma: Oh brother.
5. Women's Singles: Ripper Jane beat Erica via Hell Claw -> Referee Stoppage
Nerma: Erica is old school, she's tough, but Ripper Jane is not going to be letting go of that Hell Claw. When it's in, it's in!

Tommy Dukes: That's what she sa-

Nerma: Don't even! Erica trying not to tap, but Mo is making an executive decision here. She's stopping the match. Ripper Jane wins again with that hellish Hell Claw. Wait, here comes THE Women's World Champion Hope Mach!

Hope Mach: Last time we were in the ring together, you tried ripping my jaw off. You couldn't do it. It hurt like hell, but I'm still here, and the it didn't work. I never tapped either, and if the match had kept going, I would have beaten you. I know it. You know it. You know that Hell Claw is what you have, it's all you have. If you can't put me down any other way, you'll make sure the referee has to stop it. Clever, but I won't let it happen next time. No, next time we're doing this at the Great Eagleland Bash. No Rules....and definitely, most importantly NO FREAKING STOPPAGES!
6. EBW Television Championship: Firebrand X beat Camilo Ortega(c) via DQ
Tommy Dukes: Firebrand X is running down Ortega, but Ortega countered with that throw. He's got the arm locked in, but Firebrand is countering out. Wow, you forget how amazing these two are with the mat work, when they immediately shift back into pure striking. X has the advantage there, but Ortega with an elbow right to his broken nose. That's got to be agony! He's not shying away, he's peppering his broken face with more and more straight shots now. Setting up for the STO, but X is fighting out of it! It's not happening! X is back in control. He's-He's-FIRESLIDE! HE HIT THE FIRESLIDE! Oh, but here comes EBW: Dark! Dammit! No! Mike, OD, PT, KYO, Generator, they're rushing out to make the save here. A DQ win for X, but no Television Championship! That sucks! That really sucks! Tha-HERE COMES TREVOR MACH! HE'S JUMPING THE RAILING WITH A BAT AND A STAPLE GUN! OW! STAPLE TO KYO'S FACE! HE'S BATTERING THEM WITH THE BAT! TOSSING IT TO X, AS THE TWO FIGHT OFF EBW: DARK!

Nerma: It seems the message from X was received. Mach is showing fire here. His friend said stand for something, and at least tonight, he stood by his buddy.

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Prime Time Challenge

Announcer: Welcome back to Prime Time Challenge with Apple Kid and Orange Kid!

Apple Kid: Yep, they actually let us come back for another installment, despite the best efforts of Orange Kid.

Orange Kid: What did I do?

Apple Kid: I know that you tried to make it a solo show for you.

Orange Kid: So what? Like I have to do everything with you or something? I never agreed to that when I had to be your neighbor.

Apple Kid: You moved in after m- nevermind. We're fine, and this week, we're going to look at the upcoming Great Eagleland Bash card, that EBW: Dark is putting together. They're actually going to go ahead with THE rematch. Bashin Dan will get a shot at the Triple Crown!

Orange Kid: A BETTER Triple Crown! That Inter-National Championship was several belts put together in of itself! Swift is going to need a wheel barrow to carry all these belts!

Apple Kid: You're not sucking up to EBW: Dark are you?

Orange Kid: Just calling it like I see it.

Apple Kid: ....Uh huh. Well, we also have Hope Mach challenging Ripper Jane, the CHAMP challenged the CHALLENGER here, in a No Rules bout for the World title. Incredible. Ripper Jane has been getting under a lot of the women's skin.

Orange Kid: Well literally in their mouths too with that Hell Claw. It's not only humiliating, it's oddly sexual.

Apple Kid: No....no it isn't. Tack Angel will apparently be taking on a new member of EBW: Dark, who is an old friend of his. Not a lot of clues to go on here, as Tack tends to know everyone.

Orange Kid: They said friend though, and that really limits the list.

Apple Kid: Will you stop? WE'RE his friends!

Orange Kid: Maybe you are. The guy owes me 20 bucks.

Apple Kid: *sigh* We saw an incredible night of action in Twoson, it'll be the final night of Tag Wrestling in Twoson after they passed a recent law.

Orange Kid: Good. Tag Wrestling isn't marketable.

Apple Kid: ....WE ARE A TAG TEAM!

Orange Kid: I rest my case.

Apple Kid: Do you even listen to yourself?

Orange Kid: The host doesn't have to listen. That's what the fans do.

Apple Kid: You're the Co-Host.

Orange Kid: To you maybe.

Apple Kid: ...Moving on....Trevor Mach also came back to help Firebrand X at the end of the night. This was of course after he showed up on our set to tell us to leave him alone. You think Firebrand X reached him with his words?

Orange Kid: Trevor Mach is erratic. His emotions, desires, and motivations change at the drop of a hat. Worst of all, he's perpetually in a bad mood. Dangerous and unpredictable. Who knows what is going through his mind.

Apple Kid: Well, you might actually have something there, but remember, we're friends with him too.

Orange Kid: Not me. I OWE HIM 20 bucks. Which is why Tack needs to pay up.

Apple Kid: We do know that EBW: Dark has uh.."invited" Trevor Mach to show up on the next Xcite, which will be in Threed by the way.

Orange Kid: Harder for him to hide in the crowd, since most of them will be zombies. I don't think I'm going by the way. I don't like that place, and the smell of fly honey makes me sick.

Apple Kid: Your loss....certainly not ours.

Orange Kid: What was that?

Apple Kid: Nothing. So, we have a match for you right here, as the "RagnaRockers" took on a local team from TBCW, and I guess this turned out to be their final tag match as a team too. Let's check out the #1 Contenders in action against Maverick Valentine and Val Hallen.

Orange Kid: I hear it ends with a little surprise for Val Hallen. A "Dark" surprise.

Apple Kid: Why do you have to ruin it?

Orange Kid: What?

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Tag: Vape[o]/Golvoth beat Maverick Valentine[TBCW]/Val Hallen[TBCW][x] via Top Rope Splash -> Pin

Orange Kid: I can't even tell who is who here. I don't keep up with the "local stuff".

Apple Kid: Val is the one with the long blonde hair, black cut off shirt and pants. Maverick Valentine is the one in the leather vest, short black hair hair, and goatee.

Orange Kid: Alright, now which one is which on the other team.

Apple Kid: You know that much at least.

Orange Kid: I'm too busy with science and saving the world.

Apple Kid: Yeah right. The young TBCW team is trying to pick apart their much larger adversaries with quick tags and speedy moves. It's working, but Vape just sort of got dizzy and fell on Mav. He's rolling out, and tagging in Val Hallen. Val didn't want in, but Mav is stepping off the side of the ring. What is he doing? He's ripping something off the back of his vest. Tape that was concealing....EBW: Dark?! They got to him! Maverick Valentine is EBW: Dark.

Orange Kid: Glad they signed the kid. That's got to be good money right?

Apple Kid: No we DON'T want that.

Orange Kid: What Val doesn't want is to be splashed by Vape, but here it comes. 1-2-3. The RagnaRockers win.

Apple Kid: See, you DID know who was who here.

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Apple Kid: A stunning outcome, with Mav saying goodbye to TBCW and his tag partner, to join EBW: Dark.

Orange Kid: I actually have him here right now.

Apple Kid: You do? Why don't I know about this?

Orange Kid: The host has the scoops. Don't worry about it. Here he is. Maverick Valentine.

Maverick Valentine: Well well well, how sweet it is. I got the world looking at my sexy mug, and it is about TIME! Haha! Hey guys, I'm a...uh...big fan of fruit I guess.

Orange Kid: Oranges are better than Apples right? Yeah, I agree. Have a seat.

Maverick Valentine: No way, I'm not sticking around. I'm just here to introduce myself. Ladies, look at this body. You want it. Guys, you wish you could be me, you can't. Want to live through me? Don't even try that either. I'm one of a kind. The sexy stud. A TRUE Maverick, and I have signed with the future of wrestling. EBW the way it should be, and the way it's GOING TO BE! I got the support of guys like w00t, Generator, Hotlanta, and THE Champion of Champions Swift. I'm in good company. They chose very wisely, and so have I. Peace!

Orange Kid: Bye! What a great kid. A real top young talent. Can't wait to see his work.

Apple Kid: I think he's smug and egotistical myself.

Orange Kid: It's wrestling, of course he is.

Apple Kid: ...Let's get to our feature bout for the night.

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Women's Singles: Iroha Angel beat Queen Bolshoi via Rolling Elbow x Angel Driver -> Pin

Apple Kid: Iroha has been training at the House of M's lately, and it really shows.

Orange Kid: She probably needed a break from all the Angel nonsense.

Apple Kid: Queen Bolshoi, a veteran of the ring, has alas been ranked at the bottom these last few years.

Orange Kid: She's trying to give Iroha a piece of cake! Of course she's at the bottom!

Apple Kid: Iroha with the Rolling Elbow! She learned that from M's. A set up for the Angel Driver and the pin! Iroha Angel with the win!

-

Apple Kid: Well there you have it. We WERE going to have Amigo on for a sit down, but he's hard at work training, and declined the offer. We'll get there. We'll get those big starts. Don't worry about it. We-

Orange Kid: I spoke with Amigo.

Apple Kid: ...You did?

Orange Kid: Yeah! He showed me a few moves, and gave me an in depth look at the science behind his moves. Let me see your wrist. I'm going to twist it a little bit.

Apple Kid: ...Alright?

Orange Kid: Now, if I angle it like this, you feel how that is different? A slight angle and you're ready to tap.

Apple Kid: Wow...interesting....truly.

Orange Kid: Thank. By the way. This yours?

Orange Kid held up Apple Kid's wallet.

Apple Kid: Hey! When did you get my wallet?!

Orange Kid: Just now. It's called a side wrist lock...Orange style.

Apple Kid: Where is my EBW Credit Card?

Orange Kid: We have those?! I have no idea. I only know how to grab the wallet, not really open it. Hey I gotta go.

Apple Kid: Get back here!

-

Backstage

A camera crept up on w00t, who was watching a conversation from behind a corner.

w00t: Oh hey, you trying to get a scoop here huh? Ha, I beat you to the punch. You see, I'm too smart for you. Always one step ahead, and I have recorded right here, some information that could change some things. Now, get out of my way.

The camera panned around the corner, to see Bashin Dan walking away from a surprised looking Jammer, who was back from injury.

EBW: Xcite

The show opened with w00t in the ring, by himself.

w00t: As you can see, it's just me. I have nothing up my sleeve here. I have no one waiting to jump anyone. It really is just me. Zombies and People of Threed, you're in for a treat, because Trevor Mach is going to make his way down here right now, aren't you Trevor? You got called out by us, and I'm challenging you to face me now. You never back down from a challenge do you?

Trevor Mach complied, coming down in his trucker hat and leather jacket. He still had a staple gun and bat in his hands.

w00t: Just taking those everywhere now are you? Well, you look great man. You're in great shape. The months off have had to be good for you, but I know your killer instinct is screaming at you to get back in this ring and fight. You're a fighter. You fight. That's what you do. That's why I understand last week. Really, I do. Some of the EBW: Dark guys might not, but I get it. The darkness inside of you. You peered into it, and it was too much for you, so you backed off. Don't back off. There is no need. Let it go Trevor. Join us, and BE Dark!

Trevor Mach: ...Two times now, I've come down to batter you guys. You not getting the picture yet? Do I need to put this staple gun to your head? Do I need to pull the trigger?

w00t: Doesn't scare me. You're here because you wanted to hear what I had to say. You're intrigued. That's why you're not going to pull that trigger. However, you HAVE been pulling triggers left and right. Lots of people getting "triggered" over the name Trevor Mach these days. I know that lights a fire under you. You live for this. We'll help facilitate that. We'll have your back. I know you think you have other people that might have your back, but where are they? Where are they ever? Tack Angel? Do you think he cares? I beat him to his lowest low, and he can't do a thing about it. He's too busy licking his own wounds to join you in a fight. What about-

At that point the crowd that was living went wild, as Bashin Dan and Tack Angel BOTH made their way down to the ring.

Tack Angel: I'm here w00t. I'm right here, and I'm about tired of the lies you spread. Nothing out of your mouth is really doing it for me right now. I want to shut that mouth.

w00t: Oh now? Why, because of Mach or your own selfish need for revenge? Ever think you'd get here? I'm the guy that pulled it off.

Tack Angel: Trevor, you know I'd have your back, but this guy has threatened my family, and that-

w00t: So he openly admits he's too busy. What about you Dan? You were motivated by this man. He looked out for you. He mentored you. He hasn't killed you for dating his daughter. Are you going to have his back?

Bashin Dan: Trevor is my friend. He knows I'll always have his back.

w00t: Oh really? That's not what I saw earlier. Play the footage now.

Backstage

Jammer: Yeah man, I'm back tonight. It's a fresh start for the Slam Master! I'm excited man.

Bashin Dan: That's great. Really it is.

Jammer: You don't seem so excited. Come on Dan, let's go fight a war. It's our time and our turn to defend EBW to the end right? That's what this is all about isn't it?

Bashin Dan: Yeah....but...I-I don't know how much longer I can stay.

Jammer: What?

Bashin Dan: Ray.....my friend from...elsewhere. I don't know where he went, but when he was here, he told me my home needed me again.

Jammer: You'd leave?

Bashin Dan: I don't know what to do, but I have friends and family where I'm from too. If they need me, I can't ignore that. It's not an easy decision. I don't know what's going to happen, but I feel like the next time I see Ray, it will time for me to leave, and I don't know if or when I'll be back. I don't know, it might never even come up. I'm getting ahead of myself. Come on Jammer, let's get you warmed up. You get to take on Johnny Starbound tonight! I bet you want your payback right?

Jammer: ....Right.

Back in the ring, Dan looked down at the mat, as w00t laughed.

w00t: You see what you have here Mach? Your oldest friend is too busy dealing with his own problems, and the kid you put your faith in has been LYING TO YOU!

Bashin Dan: I have not!

w00t: You said you had his back! You tried to put the fire back in him, knowing full well you were going to leave!

Bashin Dan: ...

w00t: And what if you somehow SOMEHOW beat Swift and won the title. Impossible I know, but if you did, and you left, would you just throw down the Triple Crown? All we did was change a nameplate. Seems disrespectful to me.

Bashin Dan: I...I don't....Trevor I-

Trevor Mach hit Dan in the gut. He doubled over on the mat. Tack tried to stop Trevor, and Trevor threatened to swing the bat at him. Trevor walked by w00t, without touching him, and left the ring.

w00t: I think I made my point. Tack, I'll see you tonight in our match. Ryan IQ booked a 6-Man. I'll have fun watching you wrestle, and TRY to get to me. Haha!

EBW Announce Table

Makoto Angel: I'd like to start by issuing an apology for my comments last week. Apparently some people think college age men should be able to be inappropriate with middle school girls because it's a different country. But hey, this isn't even the same world. Where I'm from Edo is Japan, and Earth might actually be rou-

Nerma: What are you even talking about?

Makoto Angel: Just...clearing things up. I don't know?

Tommy Dukes: Constantly fascinated by what the Angels have to say here. Well, looks like we have big matches and high stakes tonight. Not only the matches you already know about, but BOTH Television Championships will be on the line. Camilo getting that TV time he wanted from that trade. Subculture is making a run at it, but rumor is that he's really injured, with a bad elbow. Let's start with the opening match, the return of Jammer as he gets revenge on Johnny Starbound! Surely, this match will give Starbound his comeuppance.

EBW: Xcite
Zombie U, Threed
Strike TV

1. Singles: Jammer beat Johnny Starbound via Count Out
Tommy Dukes: Alright, so maybe not. Jammer came in like a house of fire, and Starbound was having none of it. He's leaving again! Starbound not giving anyone what they want. He really does only care about himself.
2. 6-Man Tag: Bashin Dan/Vape/Golvoth[o] beat Kinniku Mike/Hotlanta/Jamie OD[x] via Buckle Bomb x Choke Slam -> Pin
Makoto Angel: The Dan Club are fired up! Dan looking a little banged up from his encounter earlier, but he's doing his part. Jamie trying to hit the PK on Golvoth, but he caught the Mad Lad! Buckle Bomb! Choke Slam! Dan Club wins! Yeah!
3. EBW Women's Television Championship: Kimber Blaze beat Troian(c) and Erica[x] via Top Rope Elbow -> Pin -> NEW EBW Women's Television Champion!
Nerma: I don't believe it! Kimber Blaze, the rookie from the House of M's, took advantage of the war between EBW: Dark and Elevation here, hitting the Elbow off the top on Erica after she tossed Troian out of the ring! 1-2-3! Kimber Blaze did it! She's the Women's Television Champion! Incredible!
4. EBW Women's World Tag Team Championships: Ripper Jane(c)[o]/Murasaki(c) beat Lainey Strong[x]/Calamity Jane via Hell Claw -> Submission -> Title Defense!
Makoto Angel: Wow, this is a great match, but I wish Nani and Tracy would have gotten a chance to get involved too.

Nerma: Obviously. The Sunset Riders giving it their best, but Ripper Jane isn't stopping. She's not backing down. She's taking those hits. Hell Claw! She's got it locked in! She's not letting up! Jane is being held back, and she's begging Strong to tap out. Trying to save her tag partner, her best friend here! She did it. Strong taps out! EBW: Dark retain the titles.
5. 6-Man Tag: Swift[o]/w00t/Generator beat Tack Angel/Amigo/Hashim Al-Singh[x] via POUNCE -> Pin
Tommy Dukes: THE Champ getting involved in this match. I did not expect that! He's got carte blanche on when he wrestles and who, and he came out to join w00t and Generator against Tack Angel, Amigo, and Hashim Al-Singh. Singh looks like he wants to lock in that Scaraba Clutch on the champ! Wait, w00t out of nowhere with the wKo on Tack! Hashim got distracted! POUNCE! Swift hit the POUNCE! 1-2-3! Swift wins!

Makoto Angel: Tack! Are you alright?!
6. EBW Television Championship: Camilo Ortega(c) beat Subculture via STO Bomber -> Pin -> Title Defense!
Tommy Dukes: Subculture is obviously hurt. His elbow isn't letting him throw that big KO Punch. Limited but still fighting. He's trying to throw it! Oh, agony from that attempt! Ortega running the ropes, and he hit the STO BOMBER! 1-2-3! Ortega retains! Great attempt, but Subculture needs to get that elbow fixed up fast!

Orange Kid: I didn't know we weren't going to mention that!

Apple Kid: The whole reason we're here is to keep close to things in the first place, so we can prevent the end of the wo-And we're back! That was a great match wasn't it?

Orange Kid: Uh....sure. Whatever.

Apple Kid: What is that in your hand?

Orange Kid: Huh? Well I took that guy's phone for lying to me.

Apple Kid: .....

Orange Kid: I'll give it back! The point is, we've got this brand new mobile game, it's called EBW "Gatcha Money", and you just push a few buttons here to get it started. Then you see you have little sprite versions of all your favorites stars, but you have to draw them to get them, and they cost real money, and the ones you need to actually win or do fun things in the game cost a WHOLE LOT MORE.

Apple Kid: Why would anyone play that?

Orange Kid: Gambling addiction. We're targeting gamblers mostly.

Apple Kid: I see. "Gatcha Money" huh? Yeah, it seems like it.

Orange Kid: Come on 5* Orange Kid! I'm drawing and....junk...it's junk. It'll mostly always be junk.

Apple Kid: I don't think that game has a 5* Orange Kid.

Orange Kid: It should dammit!

Apple Kid: ....Here's the card for Great Eagleland Bash. Goodnight Everybody.

EBW Dark: The Great Eagleland Bash
Summers Arena, Summers
Strike TV+

1. EBW World Team Championship: Bashin Dan(c)/Benjamin(c)/Tack Angel(c)/Cade(c) vs. w00t/Swift/Generator/Hotlanta
2. Women's Singles: Christina Angel vs. Murasaki
3. EBW Women's World Championship No Rules: Hope Mach(c) vs. Ripper Jane
4. 4-Way Cage: Amigo vs. Johnny Starbound vs. Jammer vs. Firebrand X
5. EBW World Tag Team Championships: Kinniku Mike(c)/Jamie OD(c) vs. Vape/Golvoth
6. Singles: Tack Angel vs. ?
7. EBW "Dark" Triple Crown World Championship: Swift(c) vs. Bashin Dan

-

A new wrestling group was announced today in Kyoto, Edo "Tokaido Pro Wrestling". Their missions was stated not to be a country phenomenon, nor a World Wide & Flat Promotion. But to be a small, occasional traveling group that plans to do road shows at the various famous stations of Edo. Their first goal is said to be to do wrestling shows starting in Kyoto, and travel all away to the Capital to perform in front of the Emperor's Palace. While that's a long road ahead, they plan to do shows at each of the famous stations of Tokaido, thus "Tokaido Pro Wrestling" or TPW for short. Their first show will start tonight for any onlookers and are welcoming any to join them on the road to The Capital. Their first jont see them doing four shows, ending in Ishibe.

At the announcement was the entire roster as well their announcement of format. The matches will be done instead of individual vs individual but member of team vs member of team. That's right, every wrestler is part of a team, and those who wrestle are chosen by their team captain. This first jont will see a minor tournament to see which team is the strongest, the winner will receive for their team the "Eastern Sea Championship", a grouping of 4 belts for each team member. The roster was then introduced by team.

(c)= Team Captain

*Ice Shards
-Super Polar (c)
The Team Captain of Ice Shards, Super Polar comes originally from up north in the Tohoku Region. Super Polar is a known charity worker and was given the name of Super Polar by his mentor (who got the name from his mentor, and so on). Thus making this Super Polar, the 11th.
-Polar Boy
Super Polar's Trainee, who will one day hopes to become the 12th Super Polar. Polar Boy was an orphan that was taken in by the prefecture that Super Polar came from. As Polar Boy grew older, he helped Super Polar in his charity work and Super Polar took him in under his frosted wing.
-Kross Slash
The goth-styled Kross Slash, with piercings and tattoos comes off as a friendly guy. He became friends with Super Polar when Kross was apprehending some thugs as a citizen's arrest.
-Damarcus Kafii
From Valentine, Eagleland; Damarcus is a current boxer taking time off from boxing to try wrestling. He hopes to learn much in trying something new.

*Steam 101
-Justin Tate (c)
A wrestler from a far away place from long ago, the 29-year old makes his comeback into wrestling after a long retirement. He's hoping to rekindle some love in wrestling that was started long ago.
-Namizu Yousuke
Champion Fisherman Namizu Yousuke, was challenged into wrestling by an old university-mate. Taking it seriously, he's gotten into prime shape and says he's ready to reel in a victory.
-Kent Hollyshock
The Wrestler from Winters, Foggyland has some credentials under his belt. A well celebrated ammeter and personal trainer for the old AGES Pro Wrestling. He hopes to actually gain some championships of his own.
-Machine 999
A machine wrestler who jumped sports originally from Monday Night Combat. He was given the DNA of many inventors of the past mixed with the legendary wrestler Charles Gotcha.

*Hellhounds
-Brobdi (c)
A giant of a man who previously competed in strongman competitions. He is the former 2012, 2014, 2015, & 2017 Eagleland's Strongest Man.
-Terry Jukes
Former Handegg Player making his debut in wrestling. He was rookie of the year in his college days as a running back and hopes to make a name for himself in wrestling.
-Eita Ichimonji
The former personal trainer of the famous Gin's Gym of Edo, was finally convinced by his clients to try out wrestling. The muscleman promises to sculpt his way for his team's victory.
-Canis Minor
The dog masked namesake of the team. The littlest Hellhound has a lot of bark to him, speaking at the event in growls & snares. We'll see if he has the bite to back him up.

*Grand Toxic
-Jake Conway (c)
Another wrestler from a far away place from long ago. Jake Conway carried with him a old and decrepit looking title belt that looks to have had his better years behind him. The greyed looking man promises to build his team to be the best and promises to fulfill that in this tournament.
-Jordan Romida
From Chroma City, Foggyland; Jordan was a big fan of EBW, but moved to Edo after finding the love of his life there. Now a family man, Jordan hopes to fulfill his dream of being a wrestler.
-Ophiuchus Mask
The mysterious Ophiuchus Mask did not divulge much of himself, but stated the his answers lie in the stars.
-Jin Goro
The famous four armed giant of Edo is the former Sekiwake Ranked Sumo Grand Champion. Due to a knee injury he was forced to retire from Sumo and has changed considerably since then. Changing his look from a large Sumo to an in-shape pro wrestler. Edo's Multi-Armed sports hero hopes to continue being an inspiration.


The cards were also announced, each team member will choose who will be in each match and each member can only be in 1 match each tournament. So picking who goes when, is a big deal.

Tokaido Pro Wrestling Stop 1
Kyoto, Edo
Ice Shards vs Hellhounds
Steam 101 vs Grand Toxic

Tokaido Pro Wrestling Stop 2
Otsu, Edo
Ice Shards vs Steam 101
Grand Toxic vs Hellhounds

Tokaido Pro Wrestling Stop 3
Kusatsu, Edo
Ice Shards vs Grand Toxic
Hellhounds vs Steam 101

Tokaido Pro Wrestling Stop 4
Ishibe, Edo
4-Way Capture The Flag: Competitors of Days 1-3
3rd Place: #3 vs #4
Finals: #1 vs #2

-

Strike TV Wrestling Update!

Nerma: Nerma here...no over here....Cameraman....or Lakitu...whatever! The cap is still on the lens. You should take that off....NOW!



Nerma: That's better. Boy, I hope that hasn't been a frequent problem. Anyways, I'm here with Tack Angel, and he's not looking too happy.

Tack Angel: You're darn right I'm not happy. I'm not happy at all! w00t rused me, and I don't like that sort of thing. That's why I'm here. I sent out the invite. I called him out personally, to meet me right here, so we could settle this once and for all!

Nerma: Oh wow, you don't want to wait do you?

Tack Angel: Not a chance! For once, it CAN'T WAIT! w00t, I want to rebuild my career, and one day become the EBW Triple Crown World Champion again! I want to find success for myself and my family. I can't do that, with you in the way, and in my head. So come here and face me. You didn't RSVP, kinda rude, but it's still alright. Just get here now! NOW!

Nerma: .....

Tack Angel: .....

Nerma: .....

Tack Angel: .....

Nerma: You expecting him to show up right now? As in RIGHT RIGHT now?

Tack Angel: Well I was hoping.

Nerma: He's not here Tack.

Tack Angel: *sigh* Fine...I guess I WILL play the waiting game then.




Tack started pacing back and forth. Minutes passed with nothing but silence. Nerma started to nod off standing up as Tack picked up rocks and started trying to skip them on the ground.

1 Hour Later

Tack was busy at work, wasting money on EBW: Gatcha Money....

Tack Angel: Come on! Come on! PLEASE! 3* AGAIN?! GAH! Someone show this to Trevor! He always thought I had the BEST LUCK with these kind of games! This is garbage! Alright....maybe one more pull.

1 Hour Later

Nerma was suntanning in a lawn chair as Tack practiced kicks against the wall behind him.

Tack Angel: Kick! Kick! Kick! Take that w00t! Mess with my family eh?! I'll teach YEOUCH! I stubbed my toe! OW! OW! Look at it Nerma! I can't! Did I break the toe nail?

Nerma: ...I'm out of here.

1 Hour Later

Tack Angel: Nerma? Where are you? I'm sure he'll be here ANY SECOND! Like....ANY SECOND! ANY SECOND NOW! w00t WHERE ARE YOU?!

1 Hour Later

It started raining, so Tack busted out an umbrella and stood waiting. A large figure crept up next to him.

Tack Angel: Huh?

Totoro: .....

Tack Angel: ...Yikes.

1 Hour Later

The rain was gone, so Tack played in puddles and gazed up at a rainbow, nearly getting hit by a car in the process.

Tack Angel: Hey! I'm walking here....in the middle of the road. SORRY!

1 Hour Later

Tack was barely keeping his eyes open at this point, nodding against the wall when...

?: That's my gimmick.

Tack Angel: Huh? What is?

?: The banana phone waiting thing. That's my gimmick.

Tack Angel: Trevor?




Meanwhile...

Locker Room

At the EBW Training Center, an familiar face appeared for the first time in years. She made her way into the locker room looking for her husband.

Gemma: Brand? Brand are you in here? Brand, I've been worried about you. Training so much and competing with all the damage done to your face. Are you sure you should-

Firebrand X: Did you bring it?

Gemma: Huh? Yeah, of course I did. I have it right here.

Firebrand X: Great, I should have never taken it off.

Gemma: Are you sure this is the right thing to do?

Firebrand X: I've spent months trying to find my place. You know what? I'd say....



Firebrand X: X MARKS THE SPOT!

Gemma: ....Wow....that was bad.

Firebrand X: It felt bad, coming out of my mouth. Like it was wrong of me. I shouldn't do that, should I?

Gemma: I wouldn't.

Firebrand X: Right.

The screen suddenly cut to black...



Camilo Ortega: Make your jokes with your loved one Firebrand X. It's a soothing solace to the stinging pain my lessons bring. God wants us to suffer to find the light in the darkness. That is what you'll have to do if you ever want to be near my level again. You know what is most disappointing. I haven't had a REAL challenge yet. Amigo might have been a worthy opponent, but he was already too tired when he got to me. Too beaten up. His endurance wasn't where it needed to be perhaps. Maybe he'll get another chance, because I'm issuing an Open Challenge on The Clash Pre-Show before The Great Eagleland Bash. It's Television, so the Television Champion will be there, and you WILL see me walk....the path.

-

Tokaido Pro Wrestling Stop 1

Kyoto, Edo

The first night of Tokaido Pro started off with some good wrestling.

Super Polar (c) vs Eita Ichimonji
The Gin's Gym favorite really took it to the northern hero Super Polar, taking him down with a complicated Half-Nelson Driver for the victory.

Kent Hollyshock vs Jordan Romida
The amateur did well in his first professional match against the family man. putting some Age of experience to win the match with a La Magistral.

Steam 101 & the Hellhounds take the early lead as we head into Stop 2 in Otsu

Tokaido Pro Wrestling Stop 1
Kyoto, Edo
15 Fans
Eita Ichimonji beats Super Polar (c) via Muscle Bomber
Kent Hollyshock beats Jordan Romida via La Magistral
Ice Shards: 0
Steam 101: 1
Hellhounds: 1
Grand Toxic: 0

Tokaido Pro Wrestling Stop 2
Otsu, Edo
Ice Shards vs Steam 101
Grand Toxic vs Hellhounds

-

Saturn City Police Department

Trevor Mach was sitting in interrogation, with his hands cuffed behind him. The Police Chief walked in...

Police Chief: Well well well....Trevor Mach. Haven't had you in here since I took over from the Mayor. Was starting to wonder if I would get my turn at bat.

Trevor Mach: You're making a mistake for once. Normally I deserve it...but not this time.

Police Chief: Oh, is that right? My boys found you beating down a known gang member in an alleyway.

Trevor Mach: You're welcome.

Police Chief: No, see it doesn't work like that. For some reason the wrestlers are given extra leeway in these cases, but you're not under contract anymore are you? So it looks like you were beating down a young black man with no reason. Certainly not wrestling related.

Trevor Mach: *sigh* Doesn't matter if he's black or not. Doesn't even matter if he was in a gang or not. I was walking by, and he was trying to rob an elderly man. I don't stand for that shit, so I stepped in. That's all there is to it.

Police Chief: You know what it looks like, and that's all that matter anymore if you don't have evidence. It looks like profiling. You targeted that kid.

Trevor Mach: Ridiculous. It's bullshit. This is all bullshit.

Police Chief: I'm sure you think so. Let me see your file here. Quite the record. How did you get away with all of this? Whoa, it says here you're Celt and Native Eaglelander. That's a volatile combination.

Trevor Mach: I'm sorry what?

Police Chief: What? It's got your nationality on the file here. Celt/Native Eaglelander.

Trevor Mach: I think that's a mistake. I'm all Celt.

Police Chief: Doesn't say that in your file. These things are accurate as hell. What? You didn't know?

Trevor Mach: I uh...tend to space out at this point most of the time.

Police Chief: Well, you-

Mayor Strong: Give it a rest Chief.

Police Chief: Mr. Mayor? What are you doing here?

Mayor Strong: Trevor Mach ends up in a jail, it's brought to my attention. We go way back.

Trevor Mach: Yeah, remember when you helped me hijack that-

Mayor Strong: Let's not talk about that. I'm trying to keep my office. Look, I'm sure you meant well, but you can't get caught street fighting without a wrestling license.  

Trevor Mach: Wait...he said I'm part Native Eaglelander.

Mayor Strong: Huh? You are?

Trevor Mach: Apparently.

Police Chief: Yeah, I did. So?

Trevor Mach: So that means I'm not able to be racist, and therefore, incapable of a hate crime.

Police Chief: .....

Mayor Strong: You're not really going to play that card are you?

Trevor Mach: I don't know. Is everybody else going to stop being stupid assholes?

Mayor Strong: ....Alright let him go.

Police Chief: Son of a bitch.

Trevor Mach: Heh. Hey, get my phone for me. I got to make some phone calls.

Later, Trevor Mach was walking down the street, where he saw Tack Angel pacing back and forth, waiting for w00t, while listening to the Banana Phone song...

Trevor Mach: That's my gimmick.

Tack Angel: Huh? What is?

Trevor Mach: The banana phone waiting thing. That's my gimmick.

Tack Angel: Trevor?

Trevor Mach: So...you're from the Tsalagi Tribe right?

Tack Angel: Yeah, I'm surprised you know that. Why?

Trevor Mach: Just got off the phone with my Dad. Looks like I am too.

1 Day Later...

100 Miles South of Saturn City

Trevor Mach barreled down a road near a range of mountains covered in forest. The road suddenly came to a stop. He pulled over and got out a map. A farmer from a nearby farm approached him...

Farmer: Excuse me young man. Are you lost?

Trevor Mach: Well not lost exactly. I was on the right road, but it just sort of stopped.

Farmer: What are you looking for exactly.

Trevor Mach: I was told that a Tsalagi Tribe reservation as near here. I have...uh...family, that came from there as it turns out. Trying to reach it.

Farmer: Oh yeah? Yeah, it's definitely up there. Nice people, but they prefer to keep to themselves. It's been that way for as long as I can remember. These days that seems better if you ask me.

Trevor Mach: Yeah, you might be right.

Farmer: Well, there IS a small trail that leads that way, but you won't be able to take your motorcycle down the path.

Trevor Mach: So, the rest of the way on foot then?

Farmer: It's a few miles down. You can use a horse if you want. Of course if you don't bring it back, I'll keep the bike.

Trevor Mach: *tosses keys* That's a deal.




The sun was rising over the tree line, glaring in Trevor's shades as he clopped up the dirt path on horseback. The path narrowed, and the threes grew more dense as he made his way up the mountain. Passing by a waterfall, he finally made out a wooden sign in the distance that said "Oconaluftee Tsalagi Reservation" on it. The Reservation consisted of rows of log cabins adjacent to a large pond. An older man with long white beaded hair, tanned skin, and walking stick approached.

?: So...you must be him. The descendant of Henry Boyd Morris. Yeah, I recognize it immediately.

Trevor Mach: You knew I was coming?

?: Wayne Angel sent word. I am Chief Tahachee, but you can call me John.

Trevor got off the horse, removed his shades, and shook the man's hand.

John Tahachee: Yeah, I can see it in your eyes. Morris bloodline...or is it Mach now?

Trevor Mach: Yeah, it's Mach.

John Tahachee: I understand you have a lot of questions.

Trevor Mach: To say the least.

John Tahachee: Well tell me about it.

Trevor Mach: I just found out about my heritage I guess. One of those right in front of me, but never saw it things. Apparently, my Grandmother was moving to assisted living, and when they were going through her things, they found old clippings, letters, and pictures, pointing back to my Great Grandfather Henry Boyd Morris, coming up to the mountains, and years later coming back with a Tsalagi wife, and my Grand Father Henry Boyd Jr. Still trying to find her name.

John Tahachee: I know what it is, but I think you'll enjoy it more if you find it yourself. These things tell a story, and it's better to experience it on your own. I can tell you, that she was a cousin of my descendants, so we share blood you and I. Of course, we're all connected, our tribe, our family. Come, let's go sit  and discuss this more. So what brought you here?

Trevor Mach: Well I was just going to watch the Saved by the Bell episode where Zack found out he had native roots, but I was told this would be more helpful.




Trevor and Chief Tahachee sat on rocks, beside a stream feeding into the pond, staring up at the cliffs, and talking about the history of the tribe, and the problems Trevor was facing in his life.

John Tahachee: Quite the story.

Trevor Mach: Quite the history. I know a lot of the stereotypes. Isn't this normally where you smoke the pipe or something?

John Tahachee: Heh. Actually yes historically, but I vape personally.

Trevor Mach: Yeah, me too.

John Tahachee: You seem to be a man of many minds. You came here on the pretense of finding out about your roots, but I don't think that was all. You're looking for something else aren't you?

Trevor Mach: I guess I am. Feeling burned out, professionally and emotionally. Beaten down, used up, and sick of all the bullshit. Loose cannon cliche. So angry all the time.  

John Tahachee: And yet, you've stepped back for the avenue that might help with that.

Trevor Mach: You don't think inner peace might help?

John Tahachee: Expecting some sage advice about peace? Heh, sure that helps some people. It's not for everyone though. We're not all built the same. We commune with nature, and the spirits that dwell in it. They all have different purposes. They work in harmony, but chaos is a part of that harmony. Something has to clear the field before it can be replanted anew.

Trevor Mach: That's all well and good, but I've seen what happens when I follow my instincts.

John Tahachee: What do you mean?

Trevor Mach: Every time I say to myself "I'm going to go all out" or "I'm going to go wild" people get hurt, or I do stupid, self destructive things. I'm too wild. I'm too angry. Inside, it's just rage. I don't want that for my son. I want to be a good father for him.

John Tahachee: Children are important. They are the seeds of the future.

Trevor Mach: In every other time line or dimension I've been to, I always turn out to be a bad guy. I always lose my mind, and go on a rampage.

John Tahachee: .....I'm not going to pretend I know what you're talking about there.

Trevor Mach: I'm burned out, because my career isn't where I want it to be. My job isn't shaping the way I want. The world is so ass backwards ridiculous, I want to pull out my greying hair at how stupid and nonsensical it is. My kid needs to grow up in a better world, and if he's going to follow in my footsteps, he deserves a better EBW. But, I hold back, because I don't want to lose it.

John Tahachee: I think you knowing and caring is enough to make the difference here Trevor. I think the fire inside of you isn't an unwieldy curse. It's you, and it's exactly what you need. What did I say earlier? Something has to wipe out the field so it can be planted anew.

Trevor Mach: So more fighting...

John Tahachee: You live for it. It's not helpful to deny it. You are a warrior. It's in your blood. Henry Boyd was a lot like you they say. Full of fire. That's how he won over your Great Grandmother. He listened not just to his heart, but his spirit guide.

Trevor Mach: Spirit guide?

John Tahachee: We look to the spirits of animals and nature to help guide us. His guide...and yours...is the Wolf.

Trevor Mach: Heh.

John Tahachee: That's funny?

Trevor Mach: Just ironic and probably spot on.

John Tahachee: The Wolf is associated with courage, strength, loyalty, and success at hunting. Those qualities will keep you from losing yourself. Embrace who you are, and let go of what's holding yo back. You are a Wolf built for War.

Trevor Mach: What if my fight is over? I could....I could just stay here maybe? Bring my family here?

John Tahachee: From what you've told me, you'd never get them here, but sure you are more than welcome to stay. You are a member of the Tribe. You are family. However...*pulls out Iphone* we DO have wifi here, so you'd never really escape the "shit" that makes you angry. You can't hide from it. You can't run. So you spend your life fighting to make things the way you want them to be. Fight and fight and fight. Clear the field....or stay here....I could use a hunting partner.

Trevor Mach: I don't kill animals.

John Tahachee: Not even for food?

Trevor Mach: I'd rather starve.

John Tahachee: As long as you have that peace in your heart, you'll never truly lose yourself. Also, you really don't want to stick around here. We revere the animals we hunt, but man do we still hunt the hell out of them.

-

Tokaido Pro Wrestling Stop 2

Otsu, Edo

Another night of Tokaido Pro as they stop in Otsu. The Show saw a couple of people travel with them from Kyoto, but the audience number be about the same.

Jin Goro vs Brobdi (c)

The Sumo & The Giant locked in combat, each contesting each other in strength. Goro's extra arms came into play as when Brobdi locked in Jin with a bearhug, the extra arms punched himself free and was able to lift the giant for a Mapleland Backbreaker.

Damarcus Kafii vs Machine 999

The Boxer tried his best to punch out the gene spliced robot clone, but the supior genes of Charles Gotcha shined through Machine 999 and pinned Kafii with a slow rotation Gearman Suplex.

Tokaido Pro Wrestling Stop 2
Otsu, Edo
15 Fans
Jin Goro beats Brobdi (c) via Mapleland Backbreaker
Machine 999 beats Damarcus Kafii via Gearman Suplex
Ice Shards: 0
Steam 101: 2
Hellhounds: 1
Grand Toxic: 1


Tokaido Pro Wrestling Stop 3
Kusatsu, Edo
Ice Shards vs Grand Toxic
Hellhounds vs Steam 101

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EBW: The Clash G.E.B Pre-Show

Nerma: Hey, remember The Clash? It got replaced by that weird talk show, and we lost paycheck, but luckily, we still get to use it to host the Pre-Show before Strike TV+ events. We convince you to subscribe, and we get paid. It works out for everyone.

Tommy Dukes: Tommy Dukes here, the man that bursts into flames every time we go to Summers of Wrestling, and it's the Pre-Show to the Great Eagleland Bash! Things really are he-

Nerma: Don't.

Tommy Dukes: What?

Nerma: Don't do a heat pun. Don't do it. It's beneath you.

Tommy Dukes: But I-

Nerma: No, you don't have to. Say, things are escalating. The tension can be rising, without mentioning the temperature. Please, just don't do it.

Tommy Dukes: Alright. Things are really escalating, and I for one, am fired up about it!

Nerma: AH!

Tommy Dukes: What?!

Nerma: YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID!

Makoto Angel: Tonight, we're going to see my husband the Star Prince pull double duty, as will Bashin Dan, as he attempts to take back the title from Swift and EBW: Dark. My daughter in law Christina Angel will be taking on Murasaki too. I hope she's going to be alright.

Nerma: Other than the Angel Family stuff, we do have title bouts aplenty, grudge matches, and surprises. Even here on The Clash we have some surprises. For example, apparently SWORD as we know it is no more. Yeah, I forget about them too, but Good News Gary apparently shuffled things around. Take a look.

-

Good News Gary: I have GOOD NEWS for everyone watching The Clash tonight. SWORD will no LONGER be the laughing stocks of EBW. Rains will rise to the top, because I finally have the answers. I know what was holding him back! We have cut out the problem, the one thing that kept us from winning. Nosan, you lazy, old, pun making, janitor. You were the weak link, and you're gone! But, I hope you can find a team, because SWORD challenges you tonight. It will be Rains, Danny Leung, AND...our newest member. SENOR BOX!

Senor Box: *phfff*

Good News Gary: THAT'S RIGHT! SWORD IS BETTER THAN EVER! AHAHAHA!

Prime Time Challenge

Live, from E3, it's the Prime Time Challenge, with Apple Kid and Orange Kid...

Orange Kid: Let me stop you there. How can it be live? If they are watching this a day later, it's not live.

Apple Kid: We're taping it live. We're here live at E3, and-

Orange Kid: Yeah, you know it's live cause these idiots keep stepping into the shot! BACK UP!

Apple Kid: Now you're saying it's live, when before you were skeptical?

Orange Kid: A scientist is always skeptical....APPLE!

Apple Kid: *sigh* E3 is a big success this year, with no one being too tremendously disappointing. That's the standard now huh?

Orange Kid: Hey, I was hanging out with "Todd" today, and that guy is nothing BUT a success. His games are universally loved.

Apple Kid: Even 76?

Orange Kid: ESPECIALLY 76!

Apple Kid: ...So EBW has been doing E3 for years, and this year we brought our gatcha game. It's such a success.

Orange Kid: I STILL haven't got the 5* Orange Kid, BUT I just bought $100 worth of in game currency.

Apple Kid: You bought $100 worth of Tackbucks?

Orange Kid: I did! That means, my next draw will increase my chance of getting something good to 2%!!!!

Apple Kid: You doing it now?

Orange Kid: YEP!

Apple Kid: You didn't get it did you?

Orange Kid: NOPE!

Apple Kid: Let's take it to the first match.

-

Singles: Amigo beat Shark #1 via Ankle Lock -> Submission

Apple Kid: Amigo is just an amazing athlete. He's really getting back into a groove here after years of eating sandwiches and talking to singing household appliances.

Orange Kid: These people are weird, and have been doing weird things for years. It's astonishing.

Apple Kid: Shark #1, trying to keep up, but rumor has it, that's a 48 year old man under the mask.

Orange Kid: Great, we got a boomer Shark.

Apple Kid: Amigo with a suplex! He's rolling up, but Shark is escap-ANKLE LOCK! He's got it locked in! Shark #1 is tapping out!

Orange Kid: ...Boomers.

-

Apple Kid: Well, that explains why Amigo didn't answer the challenge against Ortega later in the day.

Orange Kid: He barely broke a sweat. He could've pulled double duty. Come on 5*! DAMN!

Apple Kid: We DID get a nice surprise with the return of Tomo-kun from another Edo excursion.

Orange Kid: It's always great having him back, as he is probably the "hardest mother fu-"

Apple Kid: Whoa!

Orange Kid: What? Just going with the general consensus here.

Apple Kid: ...Next match.

-

Women's Singles: Faris Angel beat Queen Bolshoi via Tycoon Driver #5 -> Pin

Apple Kid: Faris Angel, the dark horse of the Angel Family. Not having the most experience in the ring, she does know a thing or two.

Orange Kid: I thought she was a guy at first.

Apple Kid: Yep, that's the gimmick.

Orange Kid: Hey, I'm no mark! I'm just saying...a female pirate captain? I don't buy it. HOWEVER...I would like to get her in a bikini in "Gatcha Money"! DRAW! GIVE ME A 5*! NO! NO! NOT ANOTHER 2* TACK! I HAVE 20 OF THOSE!

Apple Kid: ...Huh...is that...Degrees, Jackson Kain, and Nosan? What are they doing out there? Looks like they're scouting Faris?

Orange Kid: They wanted to see her in a bikini too.

-

Apple Kid: ....

Orange Kid: What?

Apple Kid: Just...*sigh*...Featured Contest.

-

Singles: Hotlanta beat Benjamin via Vertebreaker -> Pin

Apple Kid: The Hot One has been nonstop coming after both Benjamin and Cade lately.

Orange Kid: Well he lost to them, that's embarrassing.

Apple Kid: What? They're on our side! They are two fine young athletes that continue to improve and impress!

Orange Kid: If you say so.

Apple Kid: Would you stop it? Benjamin escaping the side slam! Off the ropes! Jumping right over Hot! SPEA-blocked! The Spear was blocked! Hotlanta has him! No! Vertebreaker! OW!

Orange Kid: My neck hurts looking at that.

Apple Kid: Hotlanta with the pin. A win for EBW: Dark.

-

Apple Kid: Well, I think that's going to do it for our E3 Special here.

Orange Kid: I need to borrow some money.

Apple Kid:: What?

Orange Kid: I'm out of Tackbucks. I need to borrow some money. You know I'm good for it.

Apple Kid: I don't think so. Well, we-

w00t: Get out of my way.

Apple Kid: Whoa! w00t!?

w00t: Trevor Mach, you dare challenge Swift?! We opened the door for you. We gave you the opportunity to join us! You could've had everything you wanted. We were being kinder than we could've been. We were being generous. No more. No more! You want a shot at Swift?! Heh...the answer...is NO!

Apple Kid: No?

Orange Kid: Wait...it's a 4*! USELESS SUMMER TIME TACK! HATE THIS GAME! I need money.

-

Office of Noah Jennings

Noah Jennings: ....

Jeff Andonuts: Is there a problem Noah?

Noah Jennings: This is a broom closet.

Jeff Andonuts: Wrong. It WAS a broom closet. Now, it's your office.

Noah Jennings: ...What do you want?

Jeff Andonuts: The Board believes you're doing a GREAT job, but we need more from you. It's like an EBW renaissance. Higher demand, more than ever. We want to-

Noah Jennings: Stretch ourselves too thin?

Jeff Andonuts: Bingo! Too much money to be made here for us and the talent.

Noah Jennings: You sound like a slightly less evil Ryan IQ. Trust me, I know evil. What did you have in mind?

Jeff Andonuts: Well, Strike TV has a crappy time slot, that they want us to fill. Saturday Nights at 11pm. In between Star Trek and Cops. It's-

Noah Jennings: Another show?!

Jeff Andonuts: Another show yes. We want to go back to what made us popular, and many seem to think our peak was the Edo arc, and what made that so good?

Noah Jennings: Intense, high stakes war eff-

Jeff Andonuts: My team! The Havok Rangers! We went by all sorts of names, but we were the draw, AND...we saved the Earth...a FEW times. We were kind of a big deal.

Noah Jennings: Right...apparently.

Jeff Andonuts: I bring that up, because our tenure was the highlight of #EVER, and that show was surprisingly over. We need something like that. I was thinking....EBW New International Stars.

Noah Jennings: ....ENIS?

Jeff Andonuts: Well, it was just a-

Noah Jennings: EEEEEEEENIS! YOU'RE AN ENIS! EEEEE-

Jeff Andonuts: Alright! Alright! I get it! I was just spit balling here! What would you suggest.

Noah Jennings: Well, I wouldn't revive #EVER. That was awful. It was just the worst. The most uninspired, parody tier garbage that-

Strike TV Wrestling Update!

Nerma: Nerma he-

Good News Gary: GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!

Nerma: *sigh* Alright fine. I WAS going to introduce you, but whatever. Want to interrupt and be rude? Whatever.

Good News Gary: #EVER IS BAAAAAAACK!

#EVER 1: The Useless Aggression Era
Club Saturn, Saturn City
Strike TV

1. Singles: Rains vs. Nosan

Streets of Saturn City

Faris Angel was walking along the sidewalk, with a bag of groceries, heading back to the Angel Express AKA the Star Liner AKA Tack's flying train cause I don't know. As she walked, she felt as if she were being watched.

Faris Angel: Hello? Anyone there? Following me is a bad idea. People who underestimate me get hurt! Hello?

Faris heard some clanging in the alley. She set down her groceries and carefully walked into the alley to investigate. The clanging got louder. She reached for a rapier that was not there.

Faris Angel: Oh right...I stopped...carrying that. Alright then...whoever you are...if you want to see that I can fight, I'll be happy to show you!

A cat came out from behind a box and knocked over some metal, making a clanging sound.

Faris Angel: Oh, is tha-

Faris was suddenly turned around by a metal man, seemingly created out of nuts and bolts, with some giant eye in the middle of where its face is supposed to be.

Faris Angel: Whoa! What?! Wha....what are you?!

?: Step away from her NOW!

Faris Angel: Huh?



Faris Angel: Whoa! You guys?

Jackson Kain: You weren't kidding Doc. They're right where you said they would be. Coming after her.

Gemma: I'm glad I listened to you guys and tagged along. Hi Faris, I'm Gemma Brand, and-

Nosan: We don't have time for introductions, which is ironic when we elaborate what is happening here.

Faris Angel: What IS happening here?

Degrees: We'll explain later. All you have to know now, is that they are after you. Your DNA matches the Time Brace, and they know that too, so that's why they're after you!

Faris Angel: Time Brace?

Jackson Kain: Look Pirate lady, take this bracelet. Put it on, and say "TIME CHANGE"! Alright?

Faris Angel: Uh...alright? TIME CHANGE!

Faris was enveloped in a pink light, a grid covered her body, before a suit formed over her.

Degrees: Time Change!

Jackson Kain: Time Change.

Nosan: TIME CHANGE!

Gemma: Time Change!

The four others changed in a very similar manner. The five multi-colored heroes attacked the machine beings, making quick work of them, and causing an explosion they naturally had to look away from as they posed...



Gemma: Wow! We did it!

Nosan: Just like old times for this old timer.

Jackson Kain: Here we go again.

Degrees: You missed it.

Jackson Kain: Maybe a little bit.

Faris Angel: We did it alright. Uh...what is it we just did?

Degrees: We became "TIME EBW!"

Faris Angel: .....That doesn't really answer my question.




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EBW: Xcite

The show opened with w00t, Generator, Hotlanta, and 4-Crown King Swift standing in the ring. A purple hue cast over them, with the "Dark" logo reflected on the screens and the canvas...

w00t: Take a look at this. It's what the power brings. We can shape and mold this show the way we want it. We thank Ryan IQ for that, and we thank these rings, and those title belts. We have executive power, and we have the clout in the ring. We are everything that is Wrestling right now...so why the hell would Trevor Mach decline our invitation? Why the hell would he NOT join us? WHY THE HELL WOULD HE CHALLENGE SWIFT?! That's what I want to know. I'm a man of knowledge, reason, and logic. That's how we made this all work. Carefully planned. Mach, you're going against the plan. Not in a way that would disturb our plans, but in a way that's going to get you hurt. I thought you wanted to be around to raise that son of yours.

Swift: I beat you. I beat you like no man before me. I left you lying in a puddle of your own blood, alone, and defeated. So badly, that you left EBW. I tried giving you respect. I tried to let you in on this, the new shit, but you refused. Now, you want another loss? Another humiliating defeat? You're out of your damn mind.

Trevor Mach came in through the crowd with a barbed wire bat in hand, and the staple gun.

w00t: And there he is, the biggest fool in wrestling.

Trevor Mach: Call me whatever, you want. It's just words. What I've got planned for Swift, that is really going to hurt.

Swift: You son of a-

w00t: Now now, we're not in the business of giving them what they want remember? It's all about reactions, and he's trying to get one right now. Tell us Trevor, why would you come after us, when we've been nothing but welcoming to you?

Trevor Mach: Are you joking? You think I was ever going to subscribe to your bullshit? I'd rather stand alone, against you, or them, or anyone that gets in my way, or comes after things I value. Swift, you injured my pride a little, but I'm not here for that shit. I'm here because you screwed over the kid, and you're making a joke of what it means to have those titles, and be where you are. See, I'm on the hunt now. The "War Wolf" looking for his prey, and YOU claim to be the King, so you stand in my way. You, and your goons that you're hiding behind. The words of w00t, and Hot and Generator, who think they're going to get the drop on me if they keep scooting to my sides. I still have the bat and staple gun you know? Go ahead and try to beat me down. Try and take my pride some more. I'm not going anywhere. My body might fail me, but I refuse to stay down. I will stand, and keep coming over and over and over and over AND OVER! So...let's make this simple. Face me in the ring. One on one.

Swift: I-

w00t: NO. The answer is NO! The champ fights who he fights to get the best matches, the most money, and the best showcase. You're practically a ghost. Go haunt somewhere else. You're not getting the match. Isn't that right Swift?

Swift: ...He's doing you a favor you know? He's keeping you from humiliation. From embarrassment. You don't really want this. You're scared really. Fear, it has a way of warping your mind, and driving you crazy. You're the craziest damn fool I've ever met. We're saving you from yourself here. Walk....away. You hear me? Move.

Trevor Mach: No...I've planted my feet. YOU move.

Swift took a step towards Mach, but Generator and Hotlanta struck first. Mach hit Hot in the gut with the back and got a staple off on Generator in the shoulder. The rest of EBW: Dark ran down to the ring, but so did Subculture, Firebrand X, Tack Angel, and Bashin Dan.

Tommy Dukes: EBW is here! They are standing up for themselves! They are standing with the "War Wolf"! What a crazy way to start Xcite!

EBW: Xcite
Twoson Fairgrounds, Twoson
Strike TV

1. Women's Singles: Iroha Angel beat Sylvie via Rolling Elbow x Angel Driver -> Pin
Nerma: Solid opener with-

Makoto Angel: Iroha is really doing a great job!

Nerma: Yeah, you have to say that....but it is true. Anyways, Sylvie going for the Breast to Breast, but Iroha countered and escaped! Impressive.

Makoto Angel: See? I told you.

Nerma: ROLLING ELBOW! ANGEL DRIVER! 1-2-3! Iroha Angel with another big win!
2. Women's Singles: Kimber Blaze beat Queen Bolshoi via Pump Handle Slam -> Pin
Nerma: The House of M's knows how to pump them out, the powerhouse Kimber Blaze in on fire against Queen Bolshoi! Look at that strength! Pump Handle SLAM! Another win for the House of M's.
3. Women's Singles: Valarie Dorado beat Murasaki via Cross Armbreaker -> Referee Stoppage
Nerma: Valarie Dorado has got that Armbreaker locked in tight! Violet Violence is refusing to tap. Here comes the backup from EBW: Dark, but they are blocked off by Elevation. Are we actually rooting for Elevation? I guess we are. The referee is calling it. Dorado with the win.
4. No Rules Singles: Johnny Starbound beat Firebrand X via Chair to Neck 450 Splash -> Pin
Tommy Dukes: Starbound has been playing games and giving Brand the runaround, but X has his now. He's got that chair! SWING AND A MISS! Starbound showing off the skills. He's got a chair of his own. A chair duel! Chair to the mask of X. That's got to hurt! Firebrand has been healing a broken face, and I think that might have done more damage. Starbound is putting the chair on Firebrand's neck. What is he doing? He's going up top! NO! 450 Splash on the chair! Sickening! 1-2-3! Johnny Starbound did it. I'm surprised. I lost 20 bucks on that one.
5. Singles: Tack Angel beat Mav Valentine via Angel Driver -> Pin
Tommy Dukes: Tack is-

Makoto Angel: Tack is showing that rookie Mav Valentine why he's the Star Prince! You look back at my Star Prince in action over the years, and I think you can definitely see he's got his mojo back! He's protected his family, and now he's going after EBW: Dark! Valentine trying the Mav Factor, but Tack flipped him up and over! Kick! Kick! Kick! Angel Driver! The pin! That is how you do it! Yeah baby! Woooo!

Backstage

Jammer: Whoa! Whoa! Dan, slow down. You sure you should be doing this match? The doctor cleared you but-

Magnum PT: YOU don't have the guts or fortitude to lose like a man, but Dan will. He's lose, and he'll lose badly, because I am the Eagleland Man, and my patriotism and loyalty will overco-

Jammer: Oh shut it you moron! We're trying to avoid a damn concussion here. You want to fight him? Go fight him.

Bashin Dan: PT, send a message in two parts for me would you please? First off, I don't what you EBW: Dark guys are used to when it comes to battle, but you're on my turf now. Around here, we don't do warm ups and we don't do warning shots. It's all or nothing.

Magnum PT: Heh...alright? What's the second part kid?

Bashin Dan: I'll show that to you in the ring.

Jammer: Yeah, I don't know why I was worried. Dan's going to kick your ass PT.

Magnum PT: .....

6. Singles: Bashin Dan beat Magnum PT via Brave Clash -> Pin
Tommy Dukes: PT came out with the bravado, but the "Dangerous Player" is taking him down a notch. No Mustache Ride! Denied! Dan with the Brave Clash! 1-2-3! Bashin Dan wins!
7. EBW Television Championship: Camilo Ortega(c) beat Ishihiro Tomo, Amigo, and Subculture[x] via STO Bomber -> Pin -> Title Defense!
Nerma: ...Alright...you can say it.

Tommy Dukes: WORK RAAAAATE! This is awesome! You know, I almost don't miss tag matches in Twoson, because it lead to this amazing bout! Tomo-kun with the Brainbuster on Subculture! Subbie pivoted his head, he's trying to protect his arm and shoulder! He's fighting with heavy injury, but he won't stop. It's going to cost him. Amigo and Tomo are locked up! They don't see Ortega rushing in! STO Bomber on Subculture! He got the pin! Snagged that big victory and another title defense! I'll say it again. WORK RAAAAAA-

Nerma: No....you only get one!

-

Club Saturn - Backstage

Faris Angel made her way stealthily out of the Angel Express, and sneaked into Club Saturn, where she met the other members of Time EBW.

Faris Angel: All right, I'm here, but we have to make this quick. I don't want to worry my family with all of this.

Gemma: Aren't you worried they're going to watch #EVER?

Nosan: I wouldn't worry about that. I wouldn't worry about that at all.

Jackson Kain: Better tell em' Doc.

Degrees: For years, I, and other members of an elite team, had been saving the Earth from aliens and robots from space.

Jackson Kain: I would say elite. Forcibly put together, because the DNA matched or some weird shit.

Degrees: ...Yeah...yeah that. But, we made the most out of it. I married Havok Pink and-

Jackson Kain: Yeah, don't remind me. I loved her too, and I even died at their wedding. It's alright, I apparently got better.

Degrees: Well the ladies on the team are both married this time, so no temptations.

Jackson Kain: Speak for yourself. Hello ladies. *wink*

Degrees: After the threats were over, I tried my hand at management, when it seemed like my in ring career wasn't needed anymore. Then, a few months ago something changed. Time changed. Events that were supposed to happen didn't. It wasn't that anyone stopped them either. They actually were supposed to, but they changed before anyone did anything. It rerouted the course of events. It seemed like it was actually a good thing. Then, the Zenitt showed up.

Faris Angel: The Zenitt? Those robot things? Where are they coming from?

Degrees: Not wh-

Jackson Kain: He's gonna do the "not where, but when" thing.

Degrees: ...You're sandbagging me here buddy. Yes, WHEN is the appropriate question. They are coming from the future, and they aren't just coming here. We have been pouring through old EBW footage, and found Zenitts hidden in crowds, but mostly at #EVER shows as far as I could tell. So, I called in a favor to Jeff Andonuts to get #EVER relaunched, and sure enough, they came. So, we developed new powers and suits to fight this threat. Problem is, like always, they require a DNA match to work. You are all the perfect matches.

Jackson Kain: Yeah, you and me again, what are the chances?

Degrees: We're back in action, that's the important thing.

Jackson Kain: Actually, I had to turn down a TV Show for the Hallmark Channel called "Pastor Cop", but whatever.

Degrees: Why would you even do that?

Jackson Kain: It was a new phase in my career alright?!

Gemma: Guys, I haven't been in the ring in a long time.

Faris Angel: I'm just starting to get to a level I feel I can compete myself. Are you sure we can do this?

Degrees: YOU have to believe you can do this. I do believe in you though. We're a team now, and that makes us family. We'll do this as a family.

Faris Angel: ...Angels...Pirates....Time EBW. I have waaaaay too much family as it is.

#EVER

Club Saturn was filled with....Saturns naturally, for the relaunch of #EVER. Looks like they saved money reusing the old set. Cheap and lazy much? Oh yeah, I'm going to complain about this again. I didn't like it before, and I'm certainly not going to like it now. Good News Gary made his way out to no reaction whatsoever.

Good News Gary: GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! #EVER IS BACK! That means this show is the "House that Big Drizzle" built. It's his "Cloud". It's-

?: *clears throat*

Good News Gary: Huh? Oh yeah, down to business. Like usual, they wanted ME to handle the day to day operations here, but I needed someone to help me with that. Someone that would...

?: Read the script.

Good News Gary: You want me to read a written thing? Alright. Some one that will usher in a "New Era(c)" of #EVER. Someone that will bring the money. In fact HERE COMES THE MONEY, cause it's Shawn McMad!

Shawn McMad: *bouncing around* Thank you! Thank you! That's right, I'm going to inject success into #EVER. I'm going to POUR the success into #EVER. I'm going to use clever alliteration that will "excel" and "propel" the quality of the scripts in #EVER. That's right, say goodbye to the crappy, unplanned promos you get in #EVER, because now, everything you here will be scripted! The #EVERstars of Mat Based Excitement, will never have sounded better! Also, we're adding a rule that will surely boost ratings!

Good News Gary: We don't even have ratings to boost yet.

Shawn McMad: That's not in the script. I call this the "Joker's Wild" rule. ONE person, from outside of #EVER will be allowed to show up on each #EVER show. ONE person. Yep, that's the rule, that I'm setting up....RIGHT NOW! ONE. "Joker's Wild" One Joker. That being said, I hope you're excited to see the four guys that are invading tonight!

Good News Gary: You JUST broke your own ru-

Shawn McMad: NOT IN THE SCRIPT! Enjoy the show everyone!



#EVER 1: The Useless Aggression Era
Club Saturn, Saturn City
Strike TV

1. Women's Tag: Gemma/Faris Angel[o] beat Zenitt #1[x]/Zenitt #2 via Blue Thunder Bomb -> Explosion
Tommy Dukes: Why are they making ME do this? I don't like Mat Based Excitement! *sigh* I'll do it for the talent. I-

GR: SASSAPHRAS, LOOKS I GOT A COLLEAGUE WITH ME TONIGHT!

Tommy Dukes: GR?!

GR: That's right, you're old dog GR is back in the game, with more insight and BBQ sauce than ever! You try my new #EVER Spicy Blend yet? It'll make your face droop like mine!

Tommy Dukes: How upsetting.

Kole: He's not the only one here. Hi, I'm Mitchell Kole, and every word that is coming out of my mouth is coming from the man yelling in my head set.....even this....and this....and this.

Tommy Dukes: Well, let's get to the wrestling alright? Gemma looking good there with the arm dra-

Kole: Unique offensive maneuver from Gem there.

Tommy Dukes: Gem? You trying to shorten her name even more?

GR: Those robots are beating those women like government mules! BY GAWD!

Kole: BLUE THUNDER BOMB by Faris! It Exploded! The Women Mat Based Exciters known as Time EBW have won the contest!

Tommy Dukes: *looks down at a gun under the desk* Soon.....soon.

2. Tag: Degrees/Jackson Kain[o] beat Zenitt #3/Zenitt#4[x] via Shadow Kick -> Destructive Beheading
3. Tag: Kenny Beta[o]/Kota Hayashi beat Seff Rolletty[Debut]/Fin Baletty[Debut][x] via Black Materia -> Pin
Tommy Dukes: So, these are the invaders in the "Joker's Wild" rule. All four of these guys....when they said one? Just checking.

Kole: I'm being told that Seff Rolletty is the best of the best, despite being the third best guy on a three man team. Fin Baletty is wearing a t-shirt calling for Saturn Rights. So brave! So brave!

Tommy Dukes: In a room full of Saturns....who have full rights like anyone else? That's not brave at all! It's bullshit! He's bullshit!

GR: MY GAWD! KOTA IBUSHI JUST PIVOTED HIS NECK INTO THAT BUMP! IT'S BROKEN! HE'S FUCKING DEAD!

Tommy Dukes: No he's not. Look, he's twitching, and people will think he's awesome for being a stupid stupid stupid asshole.

Kole: BLUE THUNDER BOMB by Kenny Beta, and the pin. What a spectacle! Lots of moments in that ring made by those Mat Based Exciters.

Tommy Dukes: That wasn't a Blue Thunder Bomb....it wasn't even close!


4. EBW Trios Championship: Shark #1/Shark #2/Shark #3[o] beat  Troian©/Ripper Jane©/Murasaki©[x] via 450 Splash -> Pin -> NEW EBW Trios Champions!
Tommy Dukes: The veteran Sharks must have been upset when this team, EBW: Dark, used their costume to win the Trios Championships in the first place, so call this some much needed revenge? Wait, here comes Valarie, Erica, Foxx, and Sylvie. They are attacking EBW: Dark. The referee is just...he's letting it go? This wasn't a No Rules match though, so why-

Kole: IT IS NOW! HE'S LETTING IT GO!

Tommy Dukes: *sigh* Shark #3 with the what? What?! 450 Splash on Murasaki?! 1-2-3! The Sharks have the Trios Championship! Hang on is Shark #3-

Kole: He's taking his mask off. It's Johnny Starbound! The High Flying Artist, who loves to have a good time, has aligned himself with the Sharks to win the championship prizes.

Tommy Dukes: Championship prizes? What the fu-
5. Singles: Nosan beat Rains via Blue Buster -> Pin
Kole: The Big Drizzle, in control of his Cloud! He's the absolute best in Mat Based Excite-

Tommy Dukes: He's cocking his fist! In that time Nosan battered him and hit with a suplex! And now-

Kole: BLUE THUNDER BOMB!

Tommy Dukes: ...*sigh...Nosan wins.

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Saturn City Roof

Ness found himself at Club Saturn, looking for someone in particular...the personification of his courage...Flying Man. The Winged Hero was looking at the sky line as Ness approached.

Flying Man: I'd ask how you knew I'd be here, but you're psychic, and I'm from your subconscious so....

Ness: .....(I felt your sadness. I came to help.)

Flying Man: I appreciate that. I really do. It's just...for years, I've struggled to be courageous for you. To be your courage and strength personified. It has never worked out like I wanted. They called me Chicken Man at first. I told them my name, and they got it wrong for a long time. Remember that? Kept it Chicken Man because they thought it was funny. Now, they have the other Flying Men join me as the Threebirds, cause it's a play on something else. I told them to return to Magicant, and they were very happy to. It wasn't meant to be. I just don't know Ness. You're a grown man now, you don't need me. You never needed me. How much help was I really? I-

Ness: .....(Stop. My friend, you were there for me, you believed in me, and you always have. You are more than what you think you are. You became that when you stepped out of my head, and into the real world. You are your own ....Flying Man now. You must find your own courage and purpose in life. It's never too late. You can restart now, and decide what you want.

Flying Man: What I want? What I want, is to be the best! To inspire children, and give them light and courage. To be their inspiration, I need to win, and win big. I know exactly what I'm going to do! Thank you Ness!

Ness: .....

#EVER 2: Open the Weight Gate Tournament!

Tommy Dukes: No, don't adjust anything, it's #EVER....twice in one week. Why? Because Strike TV+ needed content, and this is the new bitch on the market, so here we are. I have to work AGAIN. I get NO DAYS OFF! But at least, I'm doing this by mysel-

Kole: Mitchell Kole here, excited to call all the action on Mat Based Excitement in that that squared circle. Tonight we have the first round of the Open the Weight Gate Series of matches!

Tommy Dukes: Say "Tournament".

Kole: It's not in the script. The Mat Based Exciters will be competing for the the championship opportunity to become the #EVER Openweight Champion!

Good News Gary hit the stage with a voluptuous brown woman.

Good News Gary: GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! The success of Shawn McMad being added to the #EVER creative team has lead me to make ANOTHER hire! Introducing Brandy Roads!

Brandy Roads: Thank you everyone! I want to pat myself on the back, because I made this the first ever Autism Inclusive show! That means fidget spinners and medication under all the seats! Tonight, the women are going to be front and center too. We have Iroha Angel taking on the newest definite woman in wrestling, Butch Manlady! Also in action, because of the "Joker's Wild" rule, where one person can invade from outside of EBW, we're going to have another tag match with TWO invaders! The Supercuck Thighslappers will take on Dorado Mask W! Enjoy the show!

Tommy Dukes: I saw that Butch Manlady backstage....using a urinal.

Kole: It's Current Year Dukes!

Tommy Dukes: Alright Butch used his dick to pee in the urinal....in Current Year. Is that better?

Kole: What do I say? Oh no, my headset was unplugged?! *curls into a ball under the desk*

Tommy Dukes: Much better. Now I'm by myse-

GR: BAH GAWD! MY BBQ SAUCE IS DELICIOUS! Butch Manlady, I know him, he played College Ball!

Tommy Dukes: *sigh*

#EVER 2: Open the Weight Gate Tournament!
Club Saturn, Saturn City
Strike TV+

1. #EVER Open the Weight Gate Tournament Round 1: Flying Man beat Mister Twister via Chicken Wing Neckbreaker -> Pin
2. #EVER Open the Weight Gate Tournament Round 1: Rains beat Nosan via BIG DRIZ! -> Pin
3. #EVER Open the Weight Gate Tournament Round 1: Erik Stone beat Danny Leung via LARGE Package -> Pin
4. #EVER Open the Weight Gate Tournament Round 1: Pirate Bill[Debut] beat Kota Hayashi via Kota knocked himself out doing a stupid flip -> Pin
5. "Women's" Singles: Iroha Angel beat Butch Manlady via Rolling Elbow x Angel Driver -> Pin
6. Tag: Hex No Limit[o]/Dorado Mask beat Max Cuck/Nate Cuck[x] via Brainbuster -> Pin
7. Team Match: Degrees[o]/Jackson Kain/Faris Angel/Gemma beat Zenitt #1/Zenitt #2/Zenitt #3/Zenitt #4[x]

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Prime Time Challenge

And now it's time for Prime Time Challenge, Starring THE Orange Kid...with Apple Kid.

Orange Kid: Thank you! Thank you! Yeah!

Apple Kid: ...

Orange Kid: What?

Apple Kid: You're ridiculous.

Orange Kid: Hey, I didn't have to pay him that much to say it. That MUST mean it's true!

Apple Kid: ...We're had a big week in EBW, with the return of #EVER, and we're actually going to get some #EVER dark match action tonight.

Orange Kid: #EVER dark match? That's the whole show.

Apple Kid: Will you stop it. Let's take it to our first match.

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Singles: CP Munk beat Stealth Vanyon via Go 2 Munk -> Pin

Apple Kid: Weird that #EVER would take a massive talent like CP Munk and put him on as the dark match. It's like the "creative team" they're forming don't have an eye for his talent.

Orange Kid: You figure they would. He's a Chipmunk Man!

Apple Kid: Are we sure he's not a guy in a suit? Stealth Vanyon, trying to hide, trying to be stealthy, but he's obviously in the corner. He's trying to go up to the top rope, but no, Munk has him! GO 2 MUNK! There is the pin!

Orange Kid: What does that even mean? Go 2 Munk? What is that, like a stupid replacement name for Go 2 Sleep with like NO forethought?

Apple Kid: Actually, it's meant to mean Go 2 Munk's Knee. Go 2 Munk.

Orange Kid: ....Well someone should have explained that! I'm much smarter than the fans, they'll never get it without like a chart or something.

-

Apple Kid: That was a great match, you talked through the whole thing.

Orange Kid: That's what we do!

Apple Kid: No, I'm trying to do commentary here.

Orange Kid: Well, I'm the Color Man. I provide the color....which is-

Apple Kid: Don't say it.

Orange Kid: Orange....the color is Orange.

-

EBW Women's Television Championship: Kimber Blaze(c) beat Kei Akiyama via Pump Handle Slam -> Pin -> Title Defense!

Apple Kid: Another great match, with great talent, yet they didn't air it on their show? Well, at least we have it here on Prime Time Challenge!

Orange Kid: I like the abs on Kimber Blaze. I want to cover her in Orange Juice, if you know what I-

-

Apple Kid: We had to cut the rest of that. I apologize to Kimber and Akiyama. I'm not the one who should apologize though.

Orange Kid: Huh? What? What did I do? I was being flattering! She's hot! I apologize for nothing!

Apple Kid: I hear she wants to be a guest on the sho-

Orange Kid: Kimber, I offer my deepest apologies. I was drunk, and it was Apple Kid's fault. He also said nasty things like, "I would penetrate them both with my penis if you know what I mean." He said that.

Apple Kid: I DID NOT! You're going to get us cancelled!

Orange Kid: Relax! Have you seen the actual shit they have on Flicknet. They have a show about Drag Kids and-

Apple Kid: Let's not speak on those horrible atrocities shall we? We  have guests this week. The "former" World Tag Team Champions. I saw "former", because it's hard to say if their title reign really counts. I think it does personally, but Ryan IQ stripped them of the belts, and had the reign taken off the books. It's the RagnaRockers!

Golvoth: IT'S BULLSHIT AND YOU KNOW IT! WE'RE THE RIGHTFUL CHAMPIONS!

Orange Kid: I certainly wouldn't argue while you're within the same city limits as me.

Vape: We went in there, and we showed that we are the REAL "Best Match" Mike and OD are pretending that their experience mattered, but we showed them it didn't. We had the strength, real raw power, and the size. Mike, your "strong tits" got nothing on our jumbo "POWER JUGS".

Golvoth: We proved we were better! We WILL get those titles BACK! GRAAAAAAAAAAH!

Vape: He's having a bad day. We're going to go get a big soft pretzel, and I think he's going to throw some cars around or something.

Apple Kid: Well...thanks for briefly stopping by. It's time for our Feature Bout! EBW: Dark invaded #EVER as well, with Magnum PT taking on Cade. Let's take a look!
 

The Angel Express

Tack was looking out the window of his train as it was about to take off to the next city, when he saw a little black and white cat near the train. It was limping and and hungry.

Tack Angel: How sad...if only someone could take care of that cat...that's not me...because I can't handle pets. It's just not what I do.

Amy Angel: ....

Tack Angel: What?!

Amy Angel: ....Tack, do something.

Tack Angel: It would be worse off with me! I'm no good at taking care of animals! The responsibility is too much!

Amy Angel: As opposed to taking care of family?

Tack Angel: I-

Amy Angel: The kids would love a pet.

Tack Angel: That's what Penguin is for!

Amy Angel: You keep saying that, but it's really upsetting Mrs. Penguin that you let the kids toss him around like a toy.

Tack Angel: He loves the kids!

Amy Angel: ...

Tack Angel: Alright...I'll go get the cat!

Amy Angel: Love you dear.

Tack Angel: Yeah yeah...

Tack walked out onto the platform and motioned to the cat.

Tack Angel: Hey you...you cat guy. Guy? Yeah...yeah you're a guy. Why don't you come here? I'll take you inside and feed you and-

The cat immediately approached Tack.

Tack Angel: Wow...that was easy. Oh...you have a collar. You're owned by someone? Let's see "Lubert Catzenmeow"? That's a weird name.

Lubert Catzenmeow: Father!

Tack Angel: TALKING CAAAAAAAT!

Tack threw the cat up in the air, and it of course landed on its feet.

Lubert Catzenmeow: Father, it is I, your son, from 3000 Years in the future! I'm from Neo Crystal Fourside....ON THE MOON!

Tack Angel: NAAAAANNNIIII?!?!

Nani Angel: This does not concern me.

Tack Angel: I don't. I don't. I don't. I don't.

Lubert Catzenmeow: I traveled back in time of a field trip to see you with Artemis and Luna! I got lost, and ended up at the house of the Mach family. They took care of me, but I knew I had to find you and mother. Oh there she is! Hello Mother!

Makoto Angel: Tack, is that a talking cat?

Tack Angel: Yes it is! Freaking out yet?!

Makoto Angel: It's not my first talking cat experience.

Tack Angel: Oh...oh alright then. He claims to be our son.

Makoto Angel: NAAANNNIIII!?!?!

Nani Angel: Once again, not my concern.

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Outside of Renegade Arena

The EBW: Dark bus pulled up, and the group entered the building. Tack was watching from a distance once again.

Makoto Angel: Well, I'm off to the announcer's ta-Tack, are you alright?

Tack Angel: Yeah.

Makoto Angel: You seem upset. Is this about our future Cat son?

Tack Angel: No, it's more grounded than that.

Makoto Angel: The offer to have EBW: Dark rebuild our Kingdom?

Tack Angel: ...Slightly more grounded.

Makoto Angel: Tack, I know you have the greatness in you to shape the world. You care about the family, but you have to realize that as the Star Prince you have to care about yourself too. Your legacy. We are happy as long as we're together. You're not letting us down. What is it YOU want to do?

Tack Angel: .....

Backstage

Nerma: Hello EBW fans, I'm Nerma with Cade, the man that will challenge the Triple Crown World Champion tonight. You're going to take on Swift. The building is packed for it. We had to turn people away. This is the biggest match of your career. Feeling the pressure?

Cade: ...Well I wasn't...but now I am!

Nerma: Sorry!

Cade: I'm kidding. This isn't going to be a problem. I will do my best, give him everything I have, and push him to his limits. Try and POUNCE me. I'll take it, and keep coming back for mo-

Swift suddenly rushed in and pounced him through a door.

Swift: ....You were saying.

Cade: ....

Nerma: Cade? He's out cold! Oh damn, he's got...fragments and stuff IN HIM! We need a doctor! Can someone get a doctor?!

EBW: Xcite

The show started with w00t and Ryan IQ on the screen...

w00t: So...Ryan IQ has some news for you all. Let's hear it boss.

Ryan IQ: Well...heh...we "regret" to inform you, that Cade will be unable to compete tonight. He might be in really bad shape. He might be in REALLY REALLY bad shape. It remains to be seen. Swift's POUNCE is deadly. It's like a freight train.

w00t: Certainly not like a "Vapetrain". Which brings us to the point. Cade is out, BUT we are a group that keeps its word. We promised a title match, and you will have. Dan Club, your Boss has abandoned you. Your next guy up...is down and out. We'll take any of you. Vape, Golvoth, Benjamin, or even Jammer, the once would be King. Any member of Dan Club. Donate your body to the main event. It'll be your biggest match, but it might also be your last. Who has the guts to face the 4-Crown King?

EBW Announce Table

Tommy Dukes: Tommy Dukes here, the #EVER hater of Wrestling, and our main event was just STOLEN from us by EBW: Dark. They never quit!

Nerma: It's unfortunate, but I was there when it happened, and I can confirm that Cade wanted to compete. As they were putting him in the ambulance, he begged to be let out. He's got heart, and we hope he still gets the promised title shot when he comes back.

Makoto Angel: The crisis creates opportunity for a member of Dan Club. Who is going to challenge? How was that?

Tommy Dukes: You're getting better at this!

Nerma: ...Meh.

EBW: Xcite
Renegade Arena, Fourside
Strike TV

1. 6-Woman Tag: Troian/Ripper Jane[o]/Murasaki beat 21st Century Foxx/Sylvie[x]/Erica via Hell Claw -> Submission
Nerma: EBW: Dark and Elevation in an all out war here! They have been undermining each other, and it's coming to a head. We're told that Troian and Valarie Dorado may have a match coming to settle things. Will it be at Summercade or sooner? Oh shit, Jane's got the Hell Claw locked in! Sylvie is tapping! No way she loses her looks, and that is her weakness. EBW: Dark with the win.
2. Singles: Jammer beat Mav Valentine via Slam Jam
Tommy Dukes: Jammer is running circles around Mav Valentine. He's got his game back as it were. Moo Thez Press! Slam Jam off the top! The pin on Mav Valentine! The call up never had a chance against the Slam Master!
3. Women's Tag: Hope Mach/Christina Angel beat Tracy Angel/Nani Angel via DQ
Makoto Angel: So much of my family here, I don't know who to root for, but I bet the winner will be getting a tag title shot soon, and I know how much Tracy and Nani want that. Wait, here comes Iroha! What is she doing? She's attacking Christina again?! What is this? I thought things had settled down! Iroha was focusing on getting better in the ring, and she really has, but now she's attacking Christina again? I don't like this at all.
4. EBW Television Championship Open Challenge: Camilo Ortega(c) beat Benjamin via STO Bomber -> Pin -> Title Defense!
Tommy Dukes: Benjamin is giving it all he's got against Ortega. People don't give the "Mystic Hero" enough credit. He's hanging in there with Ortega for sure. Magnum PT is trying to get involved on the outside. Distraction. Ortega with the STO Bomber. Pin. Title Defense! Camilo Ortega with another defense, but I think that match was ended prematurely thanks to PT.
5. 4-Way Work Rate Extravaganza: Ishihiro Tomo beat Firebrand X, Amigo, and Subculture[x] via Brainbuster -> Pin
Tommy Dukes: WOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRK RRRRRRRAAAAAAAATE!

It was time for the main event, with Swift coming out with w00t.

Swift: Alright Dan Club, time to play. Actually, I don't play. I hunt. I kill. I destroy. One of you needs to MAN UP right now, and prove that you at least have guts, just not the talent to beat me.

w00t: It's fairly simple. Let's get this over with. Who is it going to be?

Jammer lead the RagnaRockers and Benjamin onto the stage.

w00t: Jammer? You going to give it a shot? Feeling confident after beating Mav? That kid has potential, but he's at the bottom working his way up. Swift, is a King in his prime. He's the best. He's unstoppable. You sure you want to be the one put in the hospital beside Cade?

Jammer: Me? I would...but it's time to think of the greater good here. Time to prove that I am well and truly myself again. So...I'm going to decline. You DID say any member of Dan Club though right?

w00t: I did. Any of you up there, have a chance at greatness. Any member of Dan Club.

Jammer: Well then...you must have forgotten we have another member.

w00t: Huh?

Tack Angel made his way onto the stage, and the crowd exploded. Laser focused, he rushed down to the ring. w00t left and Swift got into his face. They immediately started throwing down. Swift was caught off guard from the onset.

6. EBW Triple Crown World Championship: Tack Angel beat Swift(c) via Torture Rack -> Referee Stoppage -> NEW EBW Triple Crown World Champion!
Tommy Dukes: INCREDIBLE! I HAVEN'T HEARD A REACTION LIKE THIS IN YEARS!

Makoto Angel: GO GET HIM BABY!

Nerma: EBW: Dark was heading down to the ring! They're trying to get in and force a DQ!

Tommy Dukes: HERE COMES THE WAR WOLF! Trevor Mach with the bat! He's battering them! Swift's not getting any help!

Nerma: Wait, w00t is still ring side! He's getting into the ring with a chair!

Makoto Angel: SUPER KICK TO THE CHAIR! He knocked it out of his hands, and w00t rolled back out! Swift is smart to Tack's kicks, he's going to need to do something else! Swift is going for the POUNCE!

Tommy Dukes: HE DUCKED! HE CAUGHT HIM IN THE RACK! HE'S IN THE TORTURE RACK! RACK HIM! RACK HIM! RACK HIM! HE'S OUT COLD! THE REFEREE IS CALLING IT! TACK WINS! TACK WINS!




Tommy Dukes: Trevor Mach is tossing the title belts into the ring, and leaving through the crowd. He's laughing about what just happened! The EBW locker room is filing out! They are filling the ring and lifting up Tack! He's got the titles belts! He's liberated them from EBW: Dark! THERE IS YOUR ANSWER w00t! TACK ANGEL IS EBW THROUGH AND THROUGH!

Makoto Angel: I hope you all take back what you've said about Tack. He cares about EBW, just like he cares about his family. Here is your proof. WAY TO GO BABY! WOOOOOO!!!

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Prime Time Challenge

Announcer: And now it's time for Prime Time Challenge with Apple Kid and Orange Kid!

Apple Kid: See? Isn't that better?

Orange Kid: Giving top billing to a mere co-host? I think NOT!

Apple Kid: *sigh* Will you stop it? We have big news to cover this week, and some big matches to feature as well. Tack Angel is your NEW EBW Triple Crown World Champion, and I owe the Star Prince a big apology. He really bought it didn't he?

Orange Kid: I didn't watch the show.

Apple Kid: Of course you didn't. We just need to-

Swift: SHUT YOUR MOUTH! GET OUT OF MY WAY!

Orange Kid: Happily sir!

Swift: Get this straight RIGHT NOW! I did not lose to Tack Angel! I wasn't pinned! I did NOT submit. NO TAPPING! They called the match for me! I was SCREWED! Top of my game, and at my prime, and the Star Prince couldn't handle that?! He had to surprise me to get in offense, and the moment they had a chance for the ref to call it, they did. Trevor Mach, you damn fool! You want to get involved too! You're pissing me off! YOU DON'T WANT ME PISSED OFF! YOU DON'T WANT IT! YOU DON'T WANT ME MAD! FUCK THIS TABLE! FUCK THIS SET! GET OUT OF MY WAY!

Orange Kid: ...Maybe I should've watched the show.

Apple Kid: ...Our set....*sigh*...let's take it to the first match.

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Women's Singles: Iroha Angel beat Queen Bolshoi via Rolling Elbow x Angel Driver -> Pin

Apple Kid: Iroha Angel would go on to attack Christina later in the night, and you can tell already that she's fired up here. A big match to-

Orange Kid: Are you kidding? Queen Bolshoi is the jobber of the division. She loses to everyone. This was a dark match for us for a reason.

Apple Kid: ...

Orange Kid: See? Look! She just pinned her.

Apple Kid: *sigh*

-

Apple Kid: Joining us now is Iroha Angel.

Orange Kid: In what remains of our set.

Apple Kid: Iroha, you won the Queen of E3, which gives you a title shot against Hope Mach. We WANTED to talk about that, but-

Iroha Angel: You want to know why I did what I did? Yeah, the whole family grilled me on that one. It was simple, I wanted to prove I was ready, and willing to do what it takes to win. I am a warrior. Christina has shown me nothing but scorn, and I have stopped trying to win her over from here on out. That wasn't for Christina though. That was for Hope. If I'm willing to go all out on family, imagine what I will do against you. Some Angels still hate the Machs, and you're a Mach. I will beat you, and I will become the EBW Women's World Champion.

Apple Kid: I thank you for the concise answer. I'm just shocked that you would go against the grain like that, being an Angel and all.

Iroha Angel: The family is big enough, that at least one of us would find our inner heel.

Apple Kid: There you have it folks. Let's take it to the next match!

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Tag: Vape/Golvoth beat Shark #1/Shark #2 via DQ

Apple Kid: Wow, the Sharks are really holding their own against the much bigger RagnaRockers. They have Johnny Starbound on the outside coaching them, which really should be the other way around, considering who the veterans really are here.

Orange Kid: They know a good thing when they see it. That Johnny Starbound is the future, and bringing back the Sharks brand is exactly what he needed to do.

Apple Kid: Hey...didn't you used to be a Shark?

Orange Kid: Huh? What Apple?! What?!

Apple Kid: Whatever. Vape going for the Top Rope Splash, but Shark #1 hit the low blow! Throwing this out as a DQ. A brawl and a schmoz. That's Starbound's MO these days. That's Modus Opera-

Orange Kid: I KNOW WHAT IT MEANS!

-

Apple Kid: Help me pick this up! We got a mess here!

Orange Kid: It's not my problem!

Apple Kid: Well, that about covers it this week, but-

Swift: Shut it!

Apple Kid: He's back!

Orange Kid: AH!

Swift: EBW: Dark doesn't die just because of a screw job! Noah Jennings, we are coming after you! I know that had to be your doing! Tack, this isn't over. It's never been over between us, and it's not over here! Trevor Mach, you stupid bastard...don't push me....don't you fucking push me. GAAAAH!

Orange Kid: AH! Apple did you just wet yourself?

Apple Kid: No.

Orange Kid: Oh....so it's just me then.

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#EVER Creative Board Meeting

Rince Vusso: Alright bro, so here's how I see this going bro, we need to put the prop on the porn star. The attitude era is coming back bro, I can feel it. The chicken guy is over without the prop, so he's losing this one.

Shane McMad: I like it! Someone needs to tell him to drop the match! It'll be good for the ratings right? I love the devaluing of the belt. Who needs it right? For that matter, who needs tag teams. We need to get rid of those too.

Brandy Roads: All of these are great ideas, but I feel like we need better diversity and inclusion. Also, I want to make sure that everyone gets a chance at an award. Participation Awards we'll call them.

Rince Vusso: Put one of those bad boys on a pole bro!

Brandy Roads: Also, if we can get a black trans jew muslim, and make them the Champion, that would really be inclusive I feel. We'll just give it to them. That'll prove their strength.

Rince Vusso: I got this high flying bro named Fingerbang, he's debuting tonight. He's infamous on the internet for Fingerbanging his own ass bro! The ratings will shoot through the roof! Speaking of shooting, I-

Good News Gary: ....What have I done? None of this puts Rains over AT ALL!

#EVER: 4EVER

Tommy Dukes: *sigh* Tommy Dukes here, being punished I guess. It's the only way to explain the torture that my life has become. Is this hell? I ask you. Am I in hell? Did I die? Does God hate me?

Kole: The Mat Based Enthusiasts of the #EVER Galaxy have come to Toad Valley Theater, because our own Jackson Kain, and various other Enthusiasts, are premiering in a movie, and as we all know, celebrities are more important than the people on our show, and especially the people who watch the show. If you don't like this, there is something wrong with YOU. Haha, but we all know THAT'S not the case right?

Tommy Dukes: Did you just try and turn the fan base heel on the product? What the hell is wrong with you?

GR: BAH GAWD! I haven't been to the a theater, since Closed Circuit stopped being a thing.

Kole: We're here tonight for the opening of "Threester", the third movie in the Twister franchise. As you all know, EBW played a strong role in the franchise, when "World's Biggest Twister Fan" Trevor Mach voiced the Twister in Twoster: The Revenge. Now, we're on Threester, and this time it's really REALLY personal. Let's take a look at-

Tommy Dukes: Shouldn't we get to the wrestling? There is an Openweight Champion being decided toni-

Kole: Let's take a look at a behind the scenes glimpse into the making of Threester!

Tommy Dukes: You're Satan aren't you?

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Threester Backlot

Jackson Kain: Hello, I'm Jackson Kain, and I'm playing the part of Bill Harding Jr. AKA The Extreme Jr. in the movie Threester! This one takes place years after Twoster, when Bill "The Extreme" was killed by the son of the Twister he and Jo defeated in the original movie. Here's a clip, where I act opposite to Helen Hunt as Dr. Jo Harding!

A Barn somewhere in Tornado Alley

Jackson as Bill Jr. was loading gear into the back of his Dodge Ram.

Jo Harding: Bill! Bill, what do you think you're doing!

Bill Jr.: I told you Mom, I can't help feeling this way. I feel it in my heart! I can feel it in the wind. This is my calling. To finish the work that you and Dad started. I have to chase tornadoes, so I can learn about them, and save people.

Jo Harding: So what, you're going to just chase storms for a living! It got your father killed!

Bill Jr.: I know what I'm doing! Look, Dad was like...Captain Ahab, looking for his white whale. That F5 wasn't looking for him Mom. He got in the way of it, and it-

Jo Harding: IT ATE HIM! It ate him the same way its father ate mine!

Bill Jr.: Do you even hear yourself?! It "ate" him?! You act like it's alive or something!

Jo Harding: IT IS! You don't understand! You were too young to remember when it came for us. Just like before...it tore through everything, coming for us. Every direction we ran, it followed US! It killed your father! It killed Dusty! IT TORE OFF PREACHER'S HEAD AND TOSSED IT AT ME! His last words were "my head" as he died! It was all intentional! The Twister was trying to drive me crazy before it killed me!

Bill Jr.: Mom...it was horrible, but it wasn't intentional. It was a random, horrible act of nature, and I want to be the one to figure how they form, so I can make sure things like that never happen. Dorothy 3.0 is the key, and I'll prove it. Goodbye Mom, I'm sorry, I can't let your fear be my fear.

Bill Jr. got into the truck and drove off.

Jo Harding: It should be....it really should be. Rabbit...you'll look after him won't you?

Rabbit: Of course I will...Rabbit is good...Rabbit is wise.

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Jackson Kain: Yeah, they had to get someone else to play the role of Rabbit this time around when Ferris Bueller's friend said the role was "stupid" and "this movie should never be made". I mean...how wrong was he huh?

Tack Angel: I'm in the movie too. Yeah, I play the son of that guy. You know the guy right? That guy. The one in the background of most shots? Said very little? Added nothing to the plot? Disappeared for whole chunks of the movie, yet was somehow an integral part of the Storm Chaser Team? You know, that guy? Yeah, I play his son who helps Bill Jr. What do I do? P-pretty much more of the same.

Trevor Mach: I'm voicing the Twister again, and I appear as the ghost of The Extreme, since Bill Paxton couldn't reprise the role, having actually been hunted down by a Twister ironically enough. God rest his soul.

Jackson Kain: This movie, which required ACTUAL twisters to destroy ACTUAL homes, is one of the most expensive movies ever made as a result. We didn't want CGI. We wanted REAL property damage. For that reason, the producers purposely cut the tornado alarms of many small towns. I uh...I didn't really appreciate hearing that part. I'm assured no one got hurt, but....who can you trust in this industry? Am I right? I mean, if I were a young boy, the producers might "choose" to molest m-

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Kole: Well that's enough of that.

Tommy Dukes: Does the truth hurt?

Kole: We make our own truth! Like, did you know that #EVER is the most watched television show on this channel in it's time slot?!

Tommy Dukes: Well of course it is. It's-

Kole: Let's take it to the stage...I mean the ring.

Tommy Dukes: That's my fucking line bro.

Rince Vusso: Bro, that's MY fucking line bro.

#EVER: 4Ever
Toad Valley Theater, Toad Valley
Strike TV

1. #EVER Participation Award: Butch Manlady beat Mister Twister via Diversity -> Participation Award Winner!
Tommy Dukes: So we're having a match, where Mister Twister is bowing out, and we're awarding Butch Manlady with an award for doing nothing?

Kole: This STRONG! BRAVE! WOMAN! is the future, and Mister Twister is doing what all men should, by stepping aside and letting her take the award!

Tommy Dukes: HE'S GOT A DICK!
2. #EVER Participation Award on a Pole: Fingerbang[Debut] beat Indy Shitter[Debut], Senor Box, and The Amazing Soy Mouth[Debut] via Award Grab -> Participation Award Winner!
Tommy Dukes: No.
3. Singles: Jackson Kain vs. Zenitt #1 ended in a No Contest

Jackson Kain: This is a piece of cake. I wish whoever is behind these creatures would show themselves. I'm having no problems here.



Degrees: Problem Kain!

Jackson Kain: What is it Doc?

Degrees: The Zenitts have traveled back to 2014. They're trying to stop the filming of Twoster! This movie will never have been made! It could destroy the universe!

Jackson Kain: More importantly, it will stop this movie from existing! I'll handle this! TIME FORCE GO!

4. Singles in 2014: Jackson Kain beat Zenitt #1 via Shadow Kick -> Explosion
5. #EVER Open the Weight Gate Tournament Finals: Flying Man beat Erik Stone via Chickenwing Neckbreaker -> Pin -> 1st #EVER Openweight Championship!
Tommy Dukes: Wow, this is actually a great match! Stone is MUCH improved, and Flying Man has been taking this seriously, and I applaud him for it. He's at last being the symbol of courage, not just to Ness, but to all the dreaming children! Large Package denied! Chickenwing Neckbreaker! 1-2-3! That's it! He did it! Flying Man is the 1st #EVER Openweight Champion! of the *sigh* "New Era".

Kole: I'll say he did it! He went off script!

Tommy Dukes: What?

Kole: This dastardly bad guy didn't follow the script! How marketable yet evil!

Tommy Dukes: What are you doing?

Kole: Surely, Rince Vusso, the powers that be, will have something to say about THIS next week.

Tommy Dukes: I wish there wasn't going to be a next week.

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A blistering heat wave hit Eagleland, with Fiville, the scene for the next Xcite, breaking records with its heat. The Angel Express was hovering over a river in the mountains, with Tack Angel floating down the "lazy river" on an inner tube. Nearly passed out from the heat, he lay there sweltering, with Lubert Catzenmeow curled up on his stomach as it rose up and down.

Tack Angel: H-heat....so...so hot...

Tack struggled to lift his arm to drink from his lemonade, as he was still clad in the Triple Crown titles he had just won the week before.

Tack Angel: I'm told this is the life Lubert, but I really just want to go home.

Lubert Catzenmeow: Zzzzz.....Zzzz......

Tack Angel: A-ah...taking a cat nap I see. Heh...he....h...ugh...

Tracy Angel: Hey Tack, I'm going to cannonball beside you!

Tack Angel: From the train? Please do. I think I'm dying.

Tracy splashed down right beside Tack, and covered him in water.

Tack Angel: R-refreshing.

Penguin and his wife dog...penguin paddled beside Tack and Tracy.

Tack Angel: At least they're having fun.

Tracy Angel: What brought this on? It's common knowledge you burst into flames like a vampire in the sun. Actually, weren't you bit by succubus before?

Tack Angel: That would explain things, but sadly, it's just my heft. I'm a hefty man wife. I'm a heftyweight. See this heft? Heft and heat don't go hand in heft at all.

Tracy Angel: Talk smack about yourself all you want, but you made history. You racked Swift, and became the WORLD CHAMPION AGAIN!

Tack Angel: Yeah...it was an accident actually.

Tracy Angel: What was?

Tack Angel: Racking him. I was trying to duck. It just sort of happened.

Tracy Angel: You won the title accidentally?

Tack Angel: Basically.

Tracy Angel: That should embarrass Swift more.

Tack Angel: I needed a good submission. I think I have it.

Tracy Angel: You didn't answer my question from before. What brought this on?

Tack Angel: Trying to live it up like a Champion.

Tracy Angel: In a lazy river?

Tack Angel: ...First thing that came to mind. Besides, I need to enjoy this while it lasts.

Tracy Angel: Why do you say that?

Amy Angel appeared from the door of the Angel Express.

Amy Angel: Tack, that was w00t on the phone just now. He wants to meet with you to open Xcite.

Tack Angel: That Tracy....because of that. Amy, come on down! Get the whole family. I need to at least see YOU ALL enjoy this horribly hot day.

Tracy Angel: Well there's your problem Tack. It's the Sun Monster from Ninteldo, he's been following you this whole time.

Tack Angel: Damn the Sun!

EBW: Xcite

The show opened with w00t and Swift in the center of the ring, with the rest of EBW: Dark surrounding it, mugging to the camera.

w00t: So, that was quite the spectacle last week right? Way to pop the ratings eh? Tack Angel swooped in, and made a move I did not expect. I have to say this. Bravo. Seriously. Bravo to you sir. I am a man that is always several steps ahead, and I did not expect that. I opened a door for you, and you walked right through it. You made a huge mistake, declining our offer, but you still made a "moment" didn't you. I'm sure your kids are going to find solace in that moment someday, when they wonder why they're father has to eat all of his meals through a straw. I jest...perhaps. Well, "World Champion" Tack Angel, come on down, and let's talk.

Tack Angel appeared with the Dan Club on the stage. He motioned for them to step back, and he made his way to the ring. EBW: Dark parted, as the Star Prince stepped in with w00t and Swift. Swift immediately got into Tack's face.

w00t: Now Swift, that isn't how we fix this remember? Stay calm. Try not to flip any tables for the moment, if you'd be so kind.

Swift: .....

w00t: Well Tack, you have 1...2...3...of our title belts in your possession, and we're not happy about it. We're not happy about it at all. You're getting in our way, and that's a problem. I just want to know one thing. Are you going to give Swift his rematch?

Tack Angel: .....Nope!

Swift: YOU SON OF A BITCH!

Tack Angel: Hey! My family is watching. Watch the language Swift! I don't have to give you a title shot! You issued an Open Challenge, and THAT doesn't not come with a rematch clause. You have no rematch coming to you. EBW has the titles back, and I have no reason to gamble with these belts....or do I w00t?

w00t: You want something for the title match? What is it that you want?

Tack Angel: You know.

w00t: Heh....well...I underestimated you again. Don't ever let it be said that Tack Angel didn't have an impressive moment or two. You want the match don't you?

Tack Angel: You and Me at SummerCade in the Dome. No EBW: Dark interfering either. You and me. No Rules.

w00t: No Rules? You?

Tack Angel: That's right. No Rules.

w00t: I see. Well, that's a lofty ask, considering I promised I would never give you the satisfaction. However, weighing it all out, I would have to accept...on one condition.

Tack Angel: What's that?

w00t: You will give Swift his rematch tonight, halfway through the show, just to give him time to warm up you see.

Tack Angel: I will...but only if EBW: Dark stays away from the ring. It will be one on one.

w00t: You got it Tack. That sounds fair and reasonable.

Tack Angel: No funny stuff either. Remember, you and EBW: Dark can not mess with my family to get to me anymore.

w00t: How could I forget. I don't see that being a problem Tack. Shake on it?

Tack Angel: ....Fine.

Tack and w00t shook hands, and the crowd went wild, as they were getting an unscheduled Triple Crown World Championship match. Suddenly, Trevor Mach appeared from the crowd.

w00t: Oh, I almost forgot, the man that helped make this farce possible. No no, let him through too. Gee, for being a Free Agent, it feels like the Bad Dudes are as solid as ever huh?

Trevor Mach: Brotherhood is stronger than this bullshit. Look, Tack's got the title, Swift wants the title. As far as I'm concerned, that title belongs to Bashin Dan. It WAS fun to see Swift lose it though. And THAT is what you can expect when you turn down a challenge from me. I will tear through your goons. I'll kick your asses. If you kick my ass, I'll come back with a bat, and break it over your heads. I WILL NOT stop! So Swift, I know your dance card is full tonight, but don't forget, I'm coming for you.

w00t: Look Mach, we know what you want. You thought you had your life figured out before Swift destroyed your perception of it. You left broken and bitter. You want an uplifting comeback story, where your first match back is a joyous victory over the man that broke you. It's NOT going to happen. We're talking business here. HE has something we want. Something to offer us. You don't. We'll fight you, if you fight us, but you're NOT getting that match! Your first match back will NOT be against Swift.

Trevor Mach: Huh....well...you know something...heh...as a matter of fact, I think you're right.

Trevor laughed and left the ring, spooking Mav Valentine with a feint before jumping back into the crowd.  

EBW Announce Table

Makoto Angel: Did you see that? My fearless husband stared down the whole group of EBW: Dark, and he got the match we all wanted. w00t is going to GET IT for what he did to our home!

Nerma: Well yeah, if you say so, and you sure say a lot.

Tommy Dukes: What an incredible way to open the show! We're getting a HUGE match on Xcite we weren't expecting! In case you didn't know, the main event of the night is going to see a Camilo Ortega Television Championship Open Challenge, and he's been raising the stakes on that time and time again. That was already big, but NOW both of the main men's singles titles are on the line tonight! Is it a ratings ploy you may ask? .......So anyways, let's start the show with the Women's WORLD Champion Hope Mach taking on 21st Century Foxx in Non-Title action

EBW: Xcite
Five Guys Arena, Fiville
Strike TV

1. Women's Non-Title Singles: Hope Mach beat 21st Century Foxx via Ankle Lock -> Submission
Nerma: Foxx is a fierce lady, she reminds me of myself, only with bigger hair, and she may have killed people before. I don't know, just putting it out there. She CLAWED Hope earlier with her long nails, and caused her to bleed, but Hope doesn't need eyes to see. She's had her vision and hearing impacted in the past, and has learned to deal with both. She missed out on the Olympic Slam! Foxx with the Euroland Uppercut and a Suplex attempt, but Hope reversed it! She's rolling on the mat, controlling the action! Ankle Lock! She's got it in, and Foxx taps! The Champ wins it! Wait, she's getting a microphone. Let's listen in.

Hope Mach: See this? She was willing to rip my face off to get a win. A win that MAY HAVE lead to a title shot. She was willing to do this for a possibility. Iroha, you got the shot didn't you? You trained with my Mother, and found a killer instinct. A warrior you are, and you showed that. You went through Christina to prove a point. Point proven. I won't take it easy on you, just because you're married to Uncle Tack. I WILL make you TAP! Because, if you're all willing to do this to take my title, imagine what I'm willing to do to KEEP IT!
2. Women's Non-Title Tag: Ripper Jane/Murasaki vs. Valarie Dorado/Erica ended in a No Contest
Tommy Dukes: This was never going to end in a pleasing finish either way. They weren't going to have it! EBW: Dark and Elevation, continuing this blood feud. They are brawling to the back! Backstage, we've got officials finally separating them. Wait, is that w00t?

w00t: Valarie Dorado, calm down it's just me.

Valarie Dorado: I know it's you, and you're with THEM. That's why I'm on edge.

w00t: I get it. You're trying to make a name for yourself, at the same time as our hostile takeover. That's unfortunate, BUT maybe it's time to stop the fighting for a moment. I know you're a talented fighter, but I also know you're a shrewd business woman, and money talks.

Valarie Dorado: ...It always does, but I only listen, if the price is right.

w00t: I assure you...it is.

Valarie Dorado: Alright, you have my attention. What do you want?
3. EBW Triple Crown World Championship:

Swift beat Tack Angel(c) via POUNCE x POUNCE x POUNCE -> Pin -> NEW EBW Triple Crown World Champion!

Tommy Dukes: This match is incredible! A heated battle like no other! Swift is on top of his game this time, he wasn't surprised by the addition of Tack, but Tack is hanging in there. The champ is letting the kicks fly!

Makoto Angel: GO TACK GO! GO TACK GO! GO TACK GO!

Nerma: Not AT ALL biased here folks.

Makoto Angel: GO TACK GO! GO TACK GO! GO TACK G-

Suddenly, Valarie Dorado, Erica, and Sylvie attacked Makoto Angel at the Announce Table.

Tommy Dukes: WHAT IS THIS?! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?

Tack saw the attack and tried to help his wife, but w00t interrupted.

w00t: Hey! No! Stay RIGHT THERE Tack! Now, as you can see, I'm up here, away from the ring. I'm not interfering. Elevation is NOT with EBW: Dark, but THEY have your wife in a very dangerous situation right now. The question is, what are you going to do about it? Huh? If you make a move they might hurt her badly. OR...you can stay in the ring...and let Swift POUNCE....and she might be alright. What do you say Tack?

Tack was in a panic, not knowing what to do. Makoto shouted for him to fight, but he ultimately dropped his guard, and Swift, not looking too happy about the way the match was going himself, POUNCED Tack Angel. Swift was about to pin him when-

w00t: Oh no, we're not done yet! Get up Tack! Stand tall Star Prince! Show your wife you love her! Stand up! Swift, POUNCE HIM AGAIN!

Tack struggled to get up, but he stood there and allowed Swift to batter him with another POUNCE!

w00t: I don't like even numbers. Do you Swift? I think we need ONE MORE! ON YOUR FEET STAR PRINCE! ON YOUR FEET! THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS, WHEN YOU TRY AND OUTSMART ME! HIT HIM AGAIN!

Swift smashed into Tack with a final POUNCE before the 1-2-3. Swift regained the EBW Triple Crown World Championship.

Swift: You have guts Tack, but this was mine to begin with. You should have never gotten involved in MY business.

Tack Angel: Don't....don't hurt her.

Swift: w00t!

w00t: .....Fine....let her GO girls! Thank you for your assistance.

Swift: .....
4. 8-Man Tag: Kinniku Mike[o]/Jamie OD/Hotlanta/Generator beat Vape[x]/Golvoth/Jammer/Benjamin via Muscle Buster -> Pin
Tommy Dukes: Folks, if you're just tuning in, Makoto Angel has been taken to her family, after an attack by Elevation, at the behest of w00t. That slimy bastard, he found a loophole, and he used it to win back the World Championship for Swift.

Nerma: I didn't want that. I know I banter with Makoto...but I didn't want that.

Tommy Dukes: Swift didn't look too happy about the way it all went down, but he went through with it, and reclaimed the titles. EBW: Dark in celebration mode as they fight the Dan Club. RagnaRockers want the rematch against "Best Match", but Mike and OD, trying their best to make sure that doesn't happen. Mike SOMEHOW has Vape lifted! MUSCLE BUSTER! The pin! EBW: Dark wins AGAIN tonight! Dammit!
5. EBW Television Open Challenge:

Trevor Mach beat Camilo Ortega(c) via Knee Trigger -> Pin -> NEW EBW Television Champion!

Camilo Ortega: Quite the night EBW: Dark is having. Why is that? You should know by now, that the message is clear. The true victory and salvation, the true light, lies in the Dark, and we will save EBW, and cleanse it, and one day soon, walking the path, I WILL rule over everything. Anything else is beneath me, and I know that now. I tried to not listen to destiny, but as strong as my will is, destiny is unbreakable. I want a challenge befitting me. A challenge that will equal the victory we secured earlier in the night. Remember the stakes I've laid out. Any match you want will be yours if you're the EBW Television Champion. You control your future. Destiny, in it's unbreakable glory, will acknowledge you as a worthy to craft some of your own.  Who will take me on? Who has the guts? Who will-

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Tommy Dukes: TREVOR MACH! The War Wolf! He's accepted the challenge! Ortega wasn't expecting this! He's making his way through the crowd! EBW: Dark is converging on him, but he's got the bat, and the staple gun! Ow! He just took a fan sign and stapled it to PT's forehead! He's rushing down now! Here comes an injured Tack Angel! Trevor's throwing him the bat to keep the monsters at bay! They are locking up! Incredible! Mach is on fire! He's caught Ortega off guard! Ortega with a takedown attempt, but Mach bashed him with a hard head butt! Kick to the midsection! Knees in the clinch! Suplex! He's running the ropes! KNEE TRIGGER! 1-2-3! HE DID IT! TREVOR MACH DID IT! The War Wolf is the NEW EBW Television Champion! I know why he did it too! I know why he accepted this match and took that title! It's his ticket! That is the one way ticket! Swift, the War Wolf is hunting YOU!

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Prime Time Challenge

Announcer: And now it's time for Apples and Oranges with Apple Kid and Orange Kid!

Apple Kid: ...The hell was that?

Orange Kid: I'm just as surprised as you are.

Apple Kid: ...Uh huh. We're live outside of the House of M's, formerly the Bad Dudes Dojo. The success of Lady M's methods have lead to her taking the reigns, as evidenced by the new sign.

Orange Kid: That's a card board sign, taped over the original sign that says "House of M's" in marker, with a grumpy M's face next to it.

Apple Kid: And?

Orange Kid: I uh....I love it?

Apple Kid: Are you saying that because Lady M's is behind you right now?

Orange Kid: SHE IS?!

Lady M's: Boo.

Orange Kid: AH!

Lady M's: Who said you could come onto the property? You have 10 seconds to leave before I get my gun.

Apple Kid: Wait! Tali, it's me Apple Kid!

Lady M's: 9...8....7-

Apple Kid: The network said we had access!

Lady M's: Oh right...you're fine then...as long as the check clears.

Apple Kid: Great! So can we come in and see the magic happening?

Lady M's: Not a chance! They said let you film on the scene. This is the scene. You get to be in the front of the building with me not killing you. That's what you get.

Apple Kid: Is there anyone else we can talk to? Potential students? Trainers?

Lady M's: Aly, Heather, and Rose are all very busy, and NO, you can't speak with my students.

Apple Kid: ...$50?

Lady M's: ....Kimber, get out here!

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Singles: "3G" Krissy Gale beat Lt. Laci Wagner via (The Greatest Gift) Jumping Corkscrew Roundhouse Kick -> Pin

Apple Kid: Lt. Lacy Wagner, the brunette in the camo top and tights, is one of the newest recruits from the House of M's, taking on Krissy Gale, so this is a student vs. student match.

Orange Kid: Despite the camo, I can still see that shapely as-

Apple Kid: Will you stop that! Wagner is strong! She's looking stong like Kimber Blaze, with that Military Press! She pulls it off! Hard slam and a nearfall! She almost won the debut here. Krissy Gale called herself God's Greatest Gift, and I can see why. She's fast, she's mobile, and she's agile. Jumping Corkscrew Roundhouse Kick! Wow! She calls that The Greatest Gift! 1-2-3! Krissy Gale with the win!

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Apple Kid: And we're back at the House of M's, with EBW's Women Television Champion Kimber Blaze! She's made big waves as a member of the House of M's, and right now, she's standing in front of me, flexing her Eagleland Flag tattoo in front of the camera.

Kimber Blaze: Because I'm an all Eagleland gal! Look at that flag! Yeah! Let me drape my title belt over it. Quite the picture eh? Look what I've done in a short amount of time. You give me a year, and I'll be stealing the show at Victory Explosion.

Apple Kid: That's confidence right there! We like to see that in the talent.

Kimber Blaze: Well you're looking at it....the talent with the talent. Yeah! *FLEX!!!*

Orange Kid: Oooo...bulging....veins....I like it. I like it a lot.

Apple Kid: We're looking forward to more from you. Thanks for coming out. Orange, what are you doing?

Orange Kid: Trying to look through the window. Women grappling is...well...I like it.

Apple Kid: Uh huh...well M's just let Trevor's dog Barley out, and he's coming after you.

Orange Kid: Huh?

Barley: BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK!

Orange Kid: Ah! He's so loud and annoying! Noooo!

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Tag: Lainey Strong/Calamity Jane[o] beat Kei Akiyama/Kayla Sparkz[x] via Lariat -> Pin

Apple Kid: Sunset Riders! They are back, and looking confident. They took Lady M's up on her offer, and have been training at the House of M's, and it shows. 2K are a team that have trouble really getting to that next level, but the Sunset Riders seem to have pulled it off. Great combos and quick tags!

Orange Kid: Calamity Jane can ride me any da-

Apple Kid: Cut it out! Jane with that killer Lariat on Sparkz! 1-2-3! The pin and the win! Sunset Riders looking impressive.

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Apple Kid: That was a great tag match right?

Orange Kid: Meh.

Apple Kid: You weren't watching were you?

Orange Kid: Dog won't stop BARKING!

Apple Kid: Well, that's all for this week. A fun look...OUTSIDE...of the House of M's. We'll be back next week with more action and whatever Orange Kid is doing!

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Mysterious Office Type Setting

A man walked into an office, looking towards a man that could not be seen, but it was obviously Rince Vusso.

?: So, you're the "Powers that Be" huh?

Rince Vusso: You got it. You got it. Hey, and I know you bro. You're the Mapleland Legend bro! You're none other than Burt Heart, of the Heart family bro. Glad you could make it.

Burt Heart: Yeah, I took a boot to get here.

Rince Vusso: Yeah, that's funny. Do more words with your silly accent. We can market that bro, it'll up the ratings bro.

Burt Heart: You wanted to see me?

Rince Vusso: I sure did bro. Let me tell ya bro, that shoot up north, was not my fault. I had no part in it, but we could use you here. I got a hot main event tonight, with the prop on the Flying Man, I have gotten a big star to take him on tonight. It's Johnny Starbound with the Sharks bro, and I want him to take the prop off the Flying Man bro. I asked him, and he was wondering what I'm talking about? He thinks this shit is real bro.

Burt Heart: ...It IS real.

Rince Vusso: Yeah, real funny bro. Listen bro, I need you to be the Special Referee tonight, and screw over Flying Man, because the Screw Job is big business bro. It'll do huge numbers, and put butts in the seats bro.

Burt Heart: I'll ref the match, but if you think I'm going to repeat a screw job again....again....again....again...you've got another thing coming pal. I'm a Heart, and we take this business verrry suriously eh?

Rince Vusso: Love the accent bro! Do more!

Burt Heart: ....

#EVER: Tits And Ass

Tommy Dukes: ...I would like to apologize...in two parts. First, I apologize the parents, who watch this with their kids, by this week's title. "Rinny Vu" as I'm supposed to call him now, suggested it. He said it would "draw the marks in". Secondly, I apologize to the sex perverts who don't realize porn is on the internet. There will be no Tits OR Ass on tonight's show.

Tack Angel: BOOOOO!

Tommy Dukes: Was that Tack Ang-

GR: BAH GAWD! We've got a slobber knocker for you tonight, with the opening match being against Mav Valetine and Erik Stone!

Tommy Dukes: And you're suddenly interested because-

GR: That Mav Valentine played College Ball!

Tommy Dukes: Exactly.

Kole: That background will certainly help him with Mat Based Excitement for sure! Both me are in the ring, so let's take it to the-

Tommy Dukes: WHOA! WAIT! SHUT UP ASSHOLE! IT'S TREVOR MACH! WHAT IS HERE DOING IN THE RING?!

Trevor Mach: Lest we forget, I'm a Free Agent people, and that means I go where I want, whenever I want. So I decided to come here. I got the Television Title, which means I write my own ticket, and I'm looking for a fight. Are you the best #EVER has to offer? Mav Valetine? I don't think so. Erik Stone? You were great in that XXX Pirates flick. 3-Way Match for the Television Championship. Ring the damn bell!

#EVER: Tits And Ass
Club Saturn, Saturn City
Strike TV

1. EBW Television Championship: Trevor Mach(c) beat Mav Valentine[x] and Erik Stone via Knee Trigger -> Pin -> Title Defense!
Tommy Dukes: I did NOT expect this! A highly athletic and brutal match on #EVER?! Mach the War Wolf didn't come here for a tune up. He knows a 3-Way means No Rules, and he's brawling with these boys on the outside.

Kole: That's some great Mat Bas-

Tommy Dukes: No, you don't get to talk on this. Shut your hole! Guys like that, they don't give a shit about your buzzwords and your replacement terms for Wrestling. He puts the work in, when others don't, and that's why we exist....as a wrestling company...I mean. Mav, trying to steal one for EBW: Dark with a Mav Buster on Stone, but Mach was waiting to hit that KNEE TRIGGER! 1-2-3! Defense for Trevor Mach! Wait a minute, he's got the mic again. Let's listen in.

Trevor Mach: So that's what EBW: Dark has to offer? You get what you pay for. So, something has caught my attention. Suddenly, Ol' Swifter huddled up with his boys and he threw our a challenge, to meet in the ring this week on Xcite. Probably, because it's the only way to save face. It's the only way to avoid becoming completely exposed as the PUNK that he is. So, he'll show up, with the rest of EBW: Dark, and they'll act like they weren't ducking me. I see right through that. I call bullshit on you Swift, and I think you're full of it. But I'll be there, because I just want to know if I'm right. I want to see what you guys are REALLY made of. Cause you know what I'm made of. You have to know, cause you keep ducking me. Yeah, you got over on me. It happens. Shit happens. Whatever. Was it clean? Who the hell cares at this point. I just want another shot, because I think, when you get hit, and I mean REALLY hit by me, you're going to fold. Because I don't fake the rage 24/7 like grumpy ol' Swifter. I AM RAGE 24/7! I am ON THE HUNT, AND I'M AFTER YOU! See you on Xcite.

2. Stunning and Brave Women's Singles: Butch Manlady beat Queen Bolshoi via Giving the win to Butch for being Stunning and Brave I guess
Kole: So amazing! So stunning! So brave! Queen Bolshoi, at the behest of Brandy Roads, is bowing out of the match out of respect to the stunning and brave woman across from her, who is brave and strong simply by being in the ring, standing there, existing. So brave.

Tommy Dukes: Aha! I found my scotch under the table. Please continue the bullshit.
3. #EVER Co-Op-ortunity Tournament: Rains/"New" Danny Leung beat Degrees/Jackson Kain via Count Out
Tommy Dukes: Co-Op-ortunity? Real cute guys, but we didn't advertise this. It could've made a ratings difference, but you don't really care about tag teams do you? "New" Danny Leung is-

Kole: The newest member of SWORD it seems.

Tommy Dukes: Oh, we're still doing that. Wait? Nosan is talking to Kain and Degrees. They are leaving. They're going to lose by count out....and they do. Wonderful. SWORD advances and-

Kole: This fresh faced youngster Danny Leung is now 2-0.
4. #EVER Co-Op-ortunity Tournament: Curry Man[3'dPW][o]/CP Munk[3'dPW] beat Fingerbang[x]/The Amazing Soy Mouth via Spicy Drop -> Pin
Tommy Dukes: When Curry Man and a man in a Munk suit are the respectable team, you know we have a problem.
5. #EVER Openweight Championship: Johnny Starbound beat Flying Man(c) via Screw Job Special Referee: Burt Heart
Tommy Dukes: What? No! Son of a bitch! They really did it! Another damn Screw Job! Burt Heart, embracing Starbound. Everyone giving an apathetic groan. That's NOT the reaction we're looking for! Starbound, Heart, and the Sharks are revealing t-shirts. S.T.U. Oh shit, now THAT'S a callback!

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Strike TV Wrestling Update

Tommy Dukes: Wow, the Control Center is collecting dust. No one watering the plants or- Hello everyone! Tommy Dukes here, the #EVER hater of Wrestling, and this week, the War Wolf Trevor Mach has begun blazing a trail, but more on that in a bit. We have some updates coming out. We start with Subculture, who finally went to get a check up at a local medical fac-Hospital....Kole, it's a damn HOSPITAL! Let's take a look.

Saturn City Memorial Hospital

Degrees was looking at charts and x-rays as Subculture sat waiting to hear results with his wife Christina.

Subculture: Well, what do they look like Doc?

Degrees: Huh? I have no idea. Not sure who these belong to. It's worrisome quite frankly. Let's get to YOUR charts though. Well Subbie...it looks like...you have broken your hand in three places. It's not recovering, because you haven't given it time to. That's going to explain the-

Christina Angel: Numbness? He did nerve damage didn't he?

Degrees: I'm afraid so. Some rehab will help, but I don't know if it will ever be like it was before.

Subculture: .....

Degrees: I'll let you talk this out and we'll come up with a plan from there. In the meantime, I have Firebrand X in the next room needing cleared after having his face shattered, and I have to travel to 1999 to make sure the Willennium happens. It's a busy day for me.

Subculture: ...Christina I-

Christina Angel: No...it's...it's alright Subbie. I understand, really I do. I get the feeling, of wanting to work through injury. I know how frustrating it is to be injured. Like wanting to choke the life out of someone....Iroha for example. This sport we're in, the lives we committed ourselves too...it's going to take a toll, unless we trust each other, and look out for each other.

Subculture: I needed to compete, but I also needed to make us money.

Christina Angel: I can do that too, and if I got injured, we would need you to make the money for us. That's how this is going to work. We take care of our family. You are my family now Subbie.

Subculture: ...Is this a tear? What the hell? Since when have I had those? DOC! DOC!

Christina Angel: It's normal Subbie, really it is. It's going to be alright. You promise me you're going to take some time off?

Subculture: One week.

Christina Angel: .....

Subculture: ...Two weeks.

Christina Angel: .....

Subculture: I want to be back by SummerCade!

Christina Angel: Let's shoot for that then. I'm sorry about the nerve damage.

Subculture: I'm not. If I don't feel the impact, imagine how much harder I can punch now!

Christina Angel: ...Oh no.