Sin City Strike Is Live!

[Matt]

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Voiceover: One year ago, Sin City Strike became an integral part of UP Wrestling history. That night marked a massive undertaking in a match never seen before. Everyone on the roster was involved. It was for the highest prize in the company… the UP Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship.

All you had to do was win The Tower.

Floor by floor men and women fought and eliminated the competition blazing a path to being crowned the first. Yes, the winner of this incredible match would go down as the first World Heavyweight Champion. People from all over the globe came to lay claim. Some displayed fortitude while others simply failed. Names were made this evening. Others have since faded.

But no one can forget the blaze!

Views skyrocketed. People took notice of this up and coming wrestling company based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Buzz surrounded the name. Profits increased. More of you wanted to be a part of this special place. This event was the catalyst to an overseas show and its first tour across the northwestern part of the United States.

(Click here to read 2020’s Sin City Strike show.)

But now, Sin City Strike marks yet another integral part of UP Wrestling history.

Welcome to you, first time viewers. Welcome to those who have been with us since the beginning. Welcome to those returning. Welcome all. Welcome UP Wrestling as it joins the XHF Network!!!

(Korn’s “Blind” kicks off the show. The Sahara Events Center in Las Vegas is sold out. The building is congested with hype. Fans are already cheering and waving ecstatically to the UNLV interns as they pan through the arena with their cameras.

The cameras eventually come to settle on the announce table where Baptist Lobo, Sir Oliver Dawson, and Vee Wu are all standing.)

Lobo: Welcome everyone to Sin City Strike! Tonight, UP Wrestling makes history yet again.

Sir Oliver: Yes, but I do hope that no fires will transpire this time.

V: Check with Mark Murphy. Like, his back is totally against the wall. Dude likes fire. He might burn the place to the ground to save his job.

Lobo: I’m sure Mark won’t go to that length in the main event, but let’s not jump that far ahead. This card is jam packed. We have the debut of Runel Abekab.

Sir Oliver: Fighting a man that willingly goes by the name of Bubba. How unfortunate.

Lobo: Cage was scheduled to face former World Heavyweight and Tag Team Champion, Bryan Black. That’s not going to happen. Black was excused from UP Wrestling to attend to personal matters and now Cage will face an unknown. It could be someone already in the company or maybe a returning wrestler.

V: Or like, a new hire. Mom said things are going well since she saved Uncle Elijah from some of those horrible decisions during the UPWards Tour.

Lobo: That is definitely a possibility. In a match that could get more violent than the main event, we’ll see THC wrestle Wicked.

Sir Oliver: Wrestle? By Jove, if you think those four will entertain the thought of wrestling you have lost touch.

Lobo: You got me there Sir Oliver. They are going to tear each other a part even if there may be a little mutual respect in how they handle their business.

V: You think Big J is going to get what’s coming to him?

Sir Oliver: He very well may. Big J has been quite the thorn since returning. He has meddled in many affairs. Now he has to settle up against Mr. Masterson and Mr. Walk… well no. He’s Mr. The Jackal now I believe.

Lobo: We will watch champions clash tonight. The World Heavyweight, Sin City, and one half of the Tag Team Champions will face off. It's not just for bragging rights. One of them will get a soon to be announced prize for winning.

V: And you know it's like going to be Devy!

Lobo: And now we can talk about the main event. Two cages will be stacked on each other. Nine participants. Your means of elimination are secret. No ropes. No turnbuckles. The Dead Man’s Match is another innovative contest to watch here in UP Wrestling.

Sir Oliver: To think of what lengths The Black Hand, Alliance, and the CCAZ will go to earn the prizes at risk. This will be talked about for years to come.

Lobo: Well then let’s stop talking and start watching this historic card!

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Outside of the Sahara Events Center
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Mia Garcia: I’m here outside the Sahara Events Center, and we are seeing the arrival of our World Heavyweight Champion, Devin Bishop. Usually he would arrive in a limousine, but tonight, he is unveiling the new Black Hand party bus. We tried to gain access to show you, the fans, the interior of the bus, to get a glimpse of the lifestyle of the members of the Black Hand. Mr. Bishop’s security detail is on hand to make sure that the bus is kept completely private and no one will be permitted inside except by personal invitation from Devin Bishop himself. I’m told that the bus is a multimillion dollar vehicle with a fully stocked bar, luxury lounge area, hot tub, private “sleeping” compartments, and a state of the art sound system. Perhaps Grace will be able to help us get a look inside later in the evening.

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Runel Abekab vs. Bubba
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Sir Oliver: I have nothing but the utmost respect for you, Miss Wu, despite the fact that we don't always see eye to eye.

V: Like, of course we don't see eye to eye. Your osteopetrosis has you all crouched over and your glasses look like coke bottles. #generationgeriatric.

Sir Oliver: Well, I never.

V: And at this point, Viagra is your only hope to be able to pull it off.

Lobo: Cool it you two. We are all set for our opening match of the evening. Bubba is already in the ring and Elijah Anderson is standing by to introduce the newest member of the UPW universe.

*Anderson: Hailing from Golarion... he weighs in at one hundred and sixty pounds and stands at five foot seven inches tall... he is the Unbreakable Goblin... RUNEL ABEKAB!!!

("Give Up The Ghost" by Thousand Foot Krutch begins to play. Abekab comes out of his locker room, painted a dark-forest green with red around the eyes talking to himself as he walks carrying a Bo Staff. Entering through the curtain he wears a brown gi, a silver belt and brown pants. Taking a knee he prays before walking to the ring looking around, sliding under the bottom rope, he does a martial arts pose before sitting cross-legged in center.)

Sir Oliver: What an intriguing character this Runel Abekab is. He is dressed in what appears to be some sort of martial artist's attire with a silver sash around his waist, and carrying a bo staff.

V: Like, that’s right. The goblins have a proud shamanic tradition, but some are disciplined enough to dedicate themselves to a life of monastic austerity.

Sir Oliver: My dear, whatever are you talking about?

V: So like, his silver sash indicates that he has reached a certain level of fighting skill, and also enlightenment. He should be good for a challenge rating of like, 3 at least.

Lobo: Are you okay, Vee?

V: Like, if you wanna be a good e-girl and have all the guys on Insta drooling over you, you have to know this stuff. #gamergirl.

Lobo: Let’s get to the action as the bell rings. Bubba pats his belly and then signals for Abekab to come at him with his best shot. Abekab runs the ropes and hits Bubba with a big shoulder block to no effect. Bubba calls for another and Abekab obliges. Bubba just takes the brunt of the force and does not move. Abekab looks frustrated, but Bubba is smiling and pats his belly again.

V: I saw him eating a big plate of BBQ earlier in the back. I bet it was really tasty. #nomnom!

Sir Oliver: You seem to be in quite a good mood tonight, Miss Wu.

V: Well, like, duh! I get to see Devy beat Ariana Sears and Dillon Dehaven and prove who the REAL champion is around here. I’ll give you a hint…it’s my boyfriend. And then we get to see the Dead Man’s Hand match, and you know what that means.

Sir Oliver: A spectacular display of wrestling prowess from the top stars of UP Wrestling?

V: No, you silly brit! I’m talking about blood, carnage, and mayhem! And of course, the Black Hand finally shutting everyone up.

Lobo: Abekab now calls for Bubba to come at him. Bubba shoots off the ropes and attempts a clothesline, but Abekab rolls under Bubba's arm.

V: Goblins are pretty famous for their reflex saving throws.

Lobo: Are you okay?

V: Perfect! Why do you ask?

Sir Oliver: Bubba comes off the opposite ropes. Abekab springs into the air and takes Bubba over with a head scissors takedown.

Lobo: Bubba gets to his feet quickly and is taken over with a very nice arm drag. Abekab locks on a rear chin lock and Bubba is feeling the pain!

Bubba: Well tarnation!!!

V: Bubba had better get a good willpower save here or he's going to tap.

Sir Oliver: Heavens me, Vee. What are you going on about?

Vee: Hey, turns out my followers are into geek speak. #rollforinitiative.

Lobo: Bubba finally pries Abekab's hands apart. Abekab backs away and Bubba gets to his feet. Runel moves in to lock up and Bubba clobbers the Unbreakable Goblin with a huge double axe handle smash. Abekab stumbles back and Bubba scoops him up for a body slam. Abekab hits the mat hard and attempts to roll away, but Bubba grabs his gi and pulls him up to his feet.

Sir Oliver: The size difference is quite evident now as Bubba whips Runel into the corner. Abekab slams into the turnbuckle with great velocity, and as he stumbles back, Bubba picks Abekab up and brings him down with an atomic drop.

V: That goblin doesn't look so unbreakable now. Like, why doesn't he just call for his dire wolf. Goblins ride those, you know? #Helm'sdeephellhounds

Lobo: He is going to need some kind of help, because Bubba is tagging him with forearm smashes. Bubba scoops up Runel and...no! Bubba was going for a power slam, but Abekab reversed it into a victory roll.

Edwards: One….Two….kick out!

Bubba: Dagnabbit!!!

Sir Oliver: Bubba is none too pleased with that twist of fate.

V: Uh, like, that wasn't a Twist of Fate. Like, learn your wrestling moves, Ollie.

Sir Oliver: It's Sir Oliver, young lady, and I meant that exchange was a shift…

V: Like, I know what you meant. Learn to take a joke. #lightenup.

Lobo: If the two of you are finished….Abekab goes to lock up with Bubba and the two are battling for position. Bubba goes behind and sinks in a rear waist lock. Abekab grabs his hands and slowly forces Bubba's hands apart. Runel reverses the move and now has Bubba in a rear waist lock. He releases the hold and goes for….

V: The most deviating move in wrestling, the school boy roll up. #yawn

Edwards: One… kickout.

V: See...I like, knew Bubba would kick out.

Sir Oliver: How could you possibly know that?

V: Because I'm a level 12 mage specializing in divination. #Pathfinder

Lobo: While you two were arguing, Abekab hit an impressive swinging neck breaker and a standing swanton bomb on the big hillbilly. He pulls Bubba up and floats over with a neck snap. He sits Bubba up again and hits the ropes with a sliding forearm strike to the face.

V: Ohhhh! Did you see his head just snap backwards?

Sir Oliver: The big man certainly looks dazed. Abekab is not finished doling out punishment. He brings Bubba to his feet and whips him into the ropes. As Bubba rebounds, Runel hits him with a stiff bicycle kick.

Lobo: That's the setup for his finisher. It might be all over here. Runel runs behind the big man and. YES! Poison Rana! Runel Abekab calls that the Path to Perfection!

V: He may be on the path, but multi classing is going to make reaching Diamond Body take twice as long.

Sir Oliver: I am utterly perplexed by your rhetoric this evening, Vee.

Lobo: Focus on the match you two! Runel Abekab goes for the pin.

Edwards: One… Two… Three!!!

Sir Oliver: Good show! That was quite an impressive debut by a man...wait...goblin? Regardless, congratulations to the Unbreakable Goblin, Runel Abekab.

Lobo: What a way to kick off Sin City Strike!

V: Yeah, but like the best is yet to come! The Black Hand are going to wipe up the mat with the competition tonight, especially my Devy!

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Cage vs. ??????
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Lobo: UP Wrestling Original, Bryan Black, was scheduled to take on Cage tonight. That changed when personal matters took him away.

Sir Oliver: I do hope all is well with Mr. Black. He is a good, young lad.

Lobo: Cage still has a match that’s coming up next, but no one knows just who he’ll be battling.

V: I’m sure my mom knows. Like, she’s in charge. You honestly think no one knows?

Lobo: Well none of us know. The fans at home don’t either. Let’s just say the vast majority of people have no clue what Cage is about to head into.

Sir Oliver: He has focused on getting ready, I must say. For this farewell tour, he appears to be putting in the work both in and out of the ring.

Lobo: To defeat someone like Kruger Olejnik in a two out of three falls match, you have to be at the top of your game in all aspects.

(The scene goes backstage.)

Producer: Cage, they’re ready for you.

(Cage heads over to the gorilla position awaiting Elijah Anderson to make the announcement. A large hand grips his shoulder from behind. Cage instinctively turns away from the hand and backs up to put some distance from him and whoever came in behind. Cage’s face goes from defensive to a smile.)

Voice: Just coming to wish you luck. It’s been awhile.

(Cage throws out his arms and the two man-hug. As the camera pans back, we see a muscular man standing there in a three-piece suit. It's black with red accents.)

Man: I know you got a match. Don’t let me hold you up. We’ll talk afterwards. Lots of catching up to do. Sound good?

(Cage nods and turns to head out the entrance.)

*Anderson: Ladies and gentlemen, weighing in at 210 pounds and coming in from Mesa, Arizona... this... is... CAGE!

("Thunderstruck" by AC/DC hits, the crowd beginning to chant "Thunder" along with the song. After a few moments, Cage emerges from the curtain and begins to hype up the fans. Suddenly, the mystery man who met him backstage rushes out and clobbers Cage from behind.)

Sir Oliver: Who is that and why are they attacking Mr. Cage?

(Cage was totally taken off guard. He falls close to the guardrail and before he gets up, the man in the three piece suit punches him right in the temple. Cage drops back down, but tries to crawl over and get some leverage via the guardrail. His face gets to eat some guardrail instead as it’s shoved very harshly into it.)

V: I guess this is like, who mom brought on to take on Cage. I already like him.

(The mystery man grabs Cage and hooks him between his legs. He looks out at the crowd for a brief moment and smiles before cracking Cage’s head down with a piledriver. Many members of the crowd nearby gasp watching Cage’s head hit and then his neck twist from the impact.)

Sir Oliver: Oh my word! He could have just crippled Mr. Cage.

(It doesn’t appear that he is done. Cage is jerked back up and hooked yet again. This time the man from Mesa, Arizona is powerbombed. The mystery man doesn’t let go though. He holds on, lifts Cage back up, and delivers a second one. He repeats this again to perform a third powerbomb into the concrete floor. Still not satisfied, Cage is lifted up a fourth time. Instead of a powerbomb, the move is converted over into facebuster.)

Lobo: What a violent and horrible assault!

(The man sits and chuckles for a moment before standing. The entire Sahara Events Center is booing.)

Lobo: These fans love Cage. Whatever is going on with this random guy, all I know is Cage didn’t deserve that from him.

(The mystery man straightens his tie and begins to walk back towards the curtain. Grace gets to him first and begins asking questions.)

Grace: Why did you just do that?

(He grins and looks to keep moving on past her.)

Grace: Who are you?

(The mystery man stops and turns his head long enough to give an answer.)

Man: I’ve got a lot of names. Some may know me the three most feared letters in wrestling… T… C… E.

(And with that the man disappears through the curtain. The Las Vegas EMTs head out to check on Cage who has yet to move.)

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Wicked vs. THC
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Lobo: “As we get ready for our next match, I’d like to remind everybody that coming up later tonight is the …” (a cup of beer comes flying from behind the announce table hitting and splashing Sir Oliver as the sound of children cheering come through loud and clear)

Sir Oliver: “What the.. Who did that? Miss V That was completely uncalled for indeed!”

V: “WHAT? That wasn’t me! (turns and looks into the crowd behind her) But I see who it was! Quick, give me a microphone!”

(Anderson brings a mike over to V, she then gets up and turns to the audience behind the announce team. There are around 20 or so kids all wearing ‘Jester’s Fuck Sticks’ t-shirts and right there behind the guard rail sitting ringside is Jester LeBeau)

V: (squeals happily) “Jester! First of all, great shot, you really soaked old crinkle sack. But more importantly why are you in the crowd? Should you be in the back with the rest of the roster?”

Jester: “Well you see Miss Vee, I can’t be where the action is right now as I am not medically cleared to return to the ring just yet, but who would want to miss a UPW show, especially tonight. So I got my ringside ticket, invited a few friends to join me and we are here to see what Ultimate Progressive Wrestling is all about. (A boy about 10 years old brings Jester a drink carrier with 4 beers in it. He turns to take them and tells him.) See, when you wave enough money in front of anyone they tend to forget about the rules. (turns his attention back to Vee) So yeah, I’m just here as a fan. I got my beer, I got my friends, I got me some signs. I’m ready to have some fun! Whoo!”

V: “Alright then. (goes back to her seat as Jester holds up a sign saying ‘Nurse Tony still owes me some personal care’)

Sir Oliver: “I dare say he could still be thrown out for such unruly behavior. (a cup of popcorn hits him in the back of the head) Bloody hell!”

V: “Oh calm down before you trip over your low hanging nutsack. Let Jester enjoy the show, he deserves a break.”

Lobo: “We won't be getting a break as the next match is about to start and this one should be nothing short of an all out brawl that is sure to be a bloody spectacle.”

V: “Yay! Blood and beatings!”

*Anderson: Ladies and Gentlemen the following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first the team that is ready to RAISE…SOME…HELL! From Holly Springs Tennessee at a combined weight of four hundred and two pounds…the team of “Shotgun” Annie Castle and “The Bone Collector” Carson Castle… make some noise for THE TENNESSEE HELLRAISER’S COALITION….THC!!!

(Carson and Annie Castle step onto the entrance ramp as “Two Middle Fingers” by State of Mine begins to fill the arena. Carson raises both arms into the air and extends his middle fingers as Annie takes a swig of whiskey and pumps her shotgun with one hand. The two then run full speed to the ring, sliding under the bottom rope. Carson steps out wide and raises his middle fingers to the crowd as Annie slides between his legs on the mat. She also extends her middle fingers to the crowd and gives an evil little grin. The two move back to their corner and remove their ring gear as they wait for the bell. Grandpa Charlie Castle has followed them out to the ring and stands at ringside sipping clear liquid from a mason jar.)

*Anderson: “And their opponents UP Wrestling proudly presents - Vicious and Vile! The team that can only be - WICKED!!!”

(The lights drop. The heavy pulsating beat of "Hearse of the Pharaohs" by Witchery thunders out from the PA system. Slowly the lights gradually brighten to reveal a fog shrouded ramp, onto which step Wicked. A giant, dark haired brute of a man stands next to a beautiful, but hard featured woman. He is clad entirely in black. She in white Both have matching blood red inverted pentacles on their vests. The crowds BOOS loudly, but the pair merely scowl at them as they arrogantly make their way to the ring.)

Lobo: “Look at these two teams. I can say with certainty that this won't be much of a wrestling match. These competitors will be mostly brawling. There seems to be a mutual respect between the four, but that doesn't keep them from acting up and enjoying the fight as we should as well.”

Sir Oliver: “Why is Charlie Castle coming over here? We have no interaction with this or any match.”

Charlie: (walks over and starts yelling at the announce team with their mics picking up what he’s saying) “What the hell is that shitbag doing sitting right there? He ain’t got no reason to be out here! Get him the fuck out!”

V: “Hey! Old drunk guy! Jester bought a ticket and he can sit there and watch every match so go back to your little corner and try not to bleed this week!”

Lobo: “V is right, Jester LeBeau bought a ticket and has every right to be in his seat for any and all of the matches so just calm down and go back to your team Charlie.”

Charlie: “This is bullshit! That asshole should be back in his bed healing from the ass kicking the kids gave him! (looks at Jester) I’m watchin’ your bitch ass!” (goes back to THC’s corner as the bell rings to start the match)

Lobo: “Vicious and Carson will be starting us off, two of the biggest men in UPW are circling each other looking to see who will blink first.”

Sir Oliver: “Castle stands at 6 feet 5 inches and 264 pounds while Vicious edges above him at 6 feet and 7 inches with a weight of 300 pounds. Not much difference in height but those 36 pounds of muscle could be the difference maker between these gentlemen.”

(Carson starts with a chop to Vicious’ chest, Vicious just shakes it off with a smile and gives Carson a chop. Carson shakes his head and the two begin to alternate chops to the other until Vicious has had enough and sends Carson to the mat with a clothesline. Meanwhile Jester holds up a sign from his seat saying ‘CARSON SWALLOWS’)

Lobo: “A bit of feeling each other out that ends when Vicious has had enough and wants to get down to the business at hand. He picks Carson up and presses him over his head and drops him to the mat. Vicious showing a bit of dominance already. Carson on the other hand is not looking so good as Charlie shouts at him from ringside. Vicious goes to pull him up again but this time Carson catches him in a money flip and sends him into the neutral corner. Carson pulls himself to his corner and tags in Annie.”

Sir Oliver: “Miss Castle showing no fear as she goes right after Vicious, jumping on his back and clubbing his head with forearm shots.”

(Vicious gets back to his feet with Annie still striking his head, he then drops back first to the mat which brings all his weight down on Annie. Vicious gets up and tags in Vile who climbs up to the top turnbuckle and launches herself into a crossbody landing square on Annie. Jester flips his sign and the other side reads ‘hey Annie do you kiss your brother with that mouth… of course you do’)

Lobo: “That looked like a pinning opportunity but Vile rolling thru and getting to her feet and is pulling Annie up and Castle hits a jawbreaker on Vile and is going for a monkey flip…. And it is reversed as Vile shifts her weight and sends Annie into the opposite corner.”

Sir Oliver: “What was that old bean? I’m having trouble hearing you over Charlie Castle yelling at Edwards from quite close to us.”

(With the referee distracted by Charlie, Carson slides in and hits Vile with a Samoan drop and slides back out as Vicious comes in after him as Edwards turns back to the action.)

Lobo: “Uh oh, Vicious caught in the wrong place at the wrong time and Edwards issues a strike against Wicked for being in the ring illegally. Annie Castle with a chop block from behind to clip Vicious’ knees and rolls out to talk with her grandpa. And Vile with a suicide planchet through the ropes and onto the Castles.”

Sir Oliver: “And Miss Castle is being thrown back into the ring and Caron is rounding the corner as Mr. Vicious vaults over the ropes and lands on Carson before he can reach his target. Smashingly well timed as it would appear Miss Vile is back and trading strikes with Miss Annie.”

V: “I’m not sure who to cheer for…” (looks back down at her phone) Let me know when someone starts bleeding or something, like, cool. Do old farts like you know what that means?”

Lobo: “And back to the rings as Annie throws a closed fist punch that sends Vile to the mat. Referee Edwards seems to have noticed something and…” (a set of brass knuckles come flying out of the ring and hit the announce table)

Sir Oliver: “Goodness! That would have injured someone! Oh Mr. Edwards!” (V then reaches over and tosses the knucks into the crowd of Jester’s Fuck Sticks seated behind her)

V: “What are you talking about Old Turd? There’s nothing here. I don’t see anything. You are really starting to feel that Alzheimer’s setting in aren’t you?”

Sir Oliver: “Young Miss! I don’t think that’s appropriate to joke about.”

V: “Oh, oh! Where am I? Why am I here? Why is it not 1873?”

Lobo: “Will you two knock it off?!? Back to the action as Vile has tagged in Vicious who is coming right for Annie but not before she gets the tag to Carson who jumps over the top rope with a clothesline onto Vicious! A roll thru and Carson is back to his feet and goes to grab Vicious and Carson has him up and hits a gorilla press slam. He goes to pick him up again and Vicious with a low blow right in front of the referee! Edwards has to issue a second strike to Wicked!”

Sir Oliver: “And with one more the match will be awarded to the Castle family, but we have seen in the past how Wicked doesn’t care about wins and losses. They only enjoy bringing pain to their opponents, whoever they may be.”

Lobo: “Castle spins Vicious around and hits an overhead belly to belly suplex. He’s now picking up Vicious and carries him over their corner where Annie tags in. Carson throws Vicious over the top and out of the ring as Annie has climbed to the top turnbuckle and moonsault into a double foot stomp on his chest as Annie lands on Vicious as he hits the arena floor! A fantastic move to see as Annie sees Jester sitting front and center in the ringside audience. She’s yelling at him and he’s sitting there and throwing popcorn in her face. Annie looks to punch him as he holds up his ticket reminding her he’s just a spectator. Charlie is over to get his mind back on the match as Vicious is up. BUT Carson slides out and feeds Vicious back into the ring. Now Carson is back on the attack and Edwards is pulling the two monsters apart.”

Sir Oliver: “And a strike is given to THC as Carson is not the legal man at this point. Vicious tags in Vile as Annie slides back into the ring and it looks like something is being set up by Wicked.”

Lobo: “I see where this is going, crucifix powerbomb by Vicious on Annie into a superman punch by Vile TOMBSTONE! Vile hooks the leg for the cover but the referee is out of the ring threatening to throw Charlie away from ringside. Vile is yelling for Edwards to get back into the ring.”

(As Edwards climbs back in the ring, Jester throws a beer at Charlie Castle. Charlie turns his attention and is jawing at Jester who is still seated and holding up his ticket. Yells at him to stand up, Jester complies as Charlie takes a sip from his Mason Jar and slams it into Jester’s head which knocks him down. Charlie then motions like he won the world title as Jester gets back to his feet and pulls something from underneath his chair… He slings what looks like a plastic bag full of dark yellow liquid and it pops open as it hits Charlie and liquid sprays everywhere)

Sir Oliver: “Oh my dear aunt Betty, what is this that has sprayed over up and taken Charlie Castle out?”

Lobo: “Oh, jeezus. Is this… (smells his sleeve that is damp with the liquid) damn, it is… I think Jester just hit Charlie with his catheter bag? How did he even get that out of the hospital?… can we get some bleach out here NOW!??””

V: “Whoa. I can smell purple. Trippy.”

(Back to the ring as Annie is trying hit Vicious who dodges and flattens her with a clothesline. Vicious goes and makes the tag back to Vile. Annie isn’t aware of this as she jumps on Vicious’ back and screams “I’m a BEAST!!” As she starts punching his head, Vile is up on the top and flips over Vicious, grabs Annie’s head and pulls her down into a blockbuster. Vile gets up and pulls Annie up by the hair to shoot her into the neutral corner where she follows up with punches. Annie reverses and puts Vile in the corner and repeatedly closed fist punches her in the face. The referee goes and pulls them apart and is the hit in the head with a back below from Annie. She doesn’t see who it is but hits Edwards again. She realizes who it is and hits another strike to the head. Edwards stumbles back and issues a strike to THC. Annie then bounds off the ropes and is stopped by a leaping clothesline from Vile.”

Lobo: “Back and forth it goes as Vile throws Annie back into her corner where she tags in Carson who comes in and chops Vile to the mat. He picks her up and throws her into her corner and is yelling for Vicious to tag her.”

Sir Oliver: “Vicious is in and he and Mr. Carson are chest to chest… both just locked around the other’s torso and trying to lift the other into a belly-to- belly suplex but neither is budging.”

Lobo: Edwards going to check the situation as Annie Castle slides in and crotches Vicious from behind in full view. The referee issues a second strike to the Castles, now both teams are either a pinfall or a strike away from ending this match.”

V: “That looked like she just knocked his balls into his throat… I never knew the number 7 was so musical.”

Sir Oliver: “Exactly how many drugs are in Mr. Jester’s system to make me feel like the octopi are dancing?”

Lobo: “I hope they finish this up soon so we can get this area cleaned up. As Carson hits a double underhook backbreaker on Vicious. As Vicious is getting himself together Carson is tapping the toe of his boot, apparently ‘loading it up’ for a devastating kick. Vicious catches his foot and pushes Carson to the mat only to set him up for a piledriver in the middle of the ring. No pin attempt as Vicious sets up a second piledriver! Vicious is laughing as he picks Carson up for a third, holding him long enough to draw his thumb across his neck as to signal the end. BUT WAIT… ANNIE CASTLE FROM THE TOP CONNECTING TO VICIOUS’ HEAD! Vicious doubles over as Annie stands up and Referee Edwards sees this and calls for the bell! That’s the third strike and Wicked wins the match via DQ!”

Sir Oliver: “And it does not look like THC is finished as Vile comes in she is clotheslined by Carson. Now Carson has Vicious set up for… what is that exactly? I can’t see clearly with all the baby dragons fluttering over me”

Lobo: “Wheelbarrow suplex on Vicious. Annie Castle with the 12-gage slug on Vile. Both now step out of the ring and check on Charlie as we get the official announcement…”

Elijah Anderson: “The winners of this contest as a result of a three strike disqualification… Vicious and Vile… the team that can only be…WICKED!”

Lobo: “And that finishes this match up as we do have a team cleaning up this mess on the announce table. Are you two doing any better?”

Sir Oliver: “By jove I believe my head is clearing. That was like the experience I had in London with Ringo Starr during Beatles mind expanding practices… We dropped so much acid that week.”

V: “Fuck me! If Jester ever bottled his piss we could be looking at the next new drug that should be banned immediately worldwide because the street value is already off the charts.”

Lobo: “The Castles are all at ringside as Annie helps Charlie up. Carson heads over to Jester and starts to threaten him and even grabs him by the collar and picks him up out of his seat. Jester going into his pocket I’d say to get his ticket back out and remind Carson he’s just a spectator… No! He just hit Carson and the big Castle goes down… Jester is holding the brass knuckles used by Annie earlier in the match as the children around him… his little ‘fuck sticks’ as he calls them, are cheering loud and proud while the Castles are being helped to the back. Our announce area is cleaned up and it looks like we are ready for what’s next here on Sin City Strike!”

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Ron Masterson vs. Riley The Jackal vs. Big J
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Lobo: This match has a bit of history with it.

Sir Oliver: Quite. It seems that Big J has been randomly attacking wrestlers here in UP wrestling. CJ Walker, Ron Masterson, and Riley Walker have all been victimized by Big J.

V: Too bad CJ has been, like, called away for business for mom, but I’m sure he’d love to be here and lay some beat down on Big J. Perhaps when he gets back.

Lobo: Have you heard from CJ about how his business is going?

V: Like, why? It’s mom’s business, not mine.

Sir Oliver: Well, I’m certain it is quite important.

V: It must be. Like, mom wouldn’t send talent away for something trivial.

Lobo: Let’s go to the ring for the introductions.

*Anderson: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is a 3 way dance. It is set for one fall and has a 30 minute time limit. Introducing first… Standing at six feet eight inches tall and weighing in at two hundred and seventy-five pounds... he is... RILEY THE JACKAL!!!

("Wolves of Winter" By Biffy Clyro begins to play. Once the main riff hits Riley walks out of the curtain. Slowly he walks down the aisle soaking up the crowd as he looks around the arena. Walking down the ramp he stops and raises a fist. Once in the ring he leans on the ropes and throws another first in the air.)

Lobo: The Jackal is ready for action. He’s looking at the entrance in anticipation.

V: Like, yeah! He’s got a few scores to settle.

Sir Oliver: And it’s not like he has any love lost for Masterson either.

*Anderson: Next, Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, standing at six feet one inch tall, and weighing in at two hundred and fifty-one pounds... he is the Thunder Kid... RON MASTERSON!!!

("Higher Place" by Journey plays as Ron walks through the curtain. Dressed in his ring gear and a dark brown leather vest, Ron slaps hands with the fans, all smiles, while Donnie D. Falco follows close behind, doing the same. Ron walks up the steps and onto the apron, where he wipes his feet and nods to the fans before stepping between the ropes. Falco makes his way to a corner while Ron removes his ring jacket and hands it to him.)

Lobo: Masterson is pointedly ignoring the Jackal. He’s totally focused on the entrance.

Sir Oliver: The Jackal doesn’t notice because his gaze hasn’t wavered one inch.

V: This one is going to be, like, a bloodfest! I can hardly wait!

*Anderson: Finally, coming to the ring standing at an incredible six feet eleven inches tall and weighing in at two hundred and seventy-five pounds... he hails from Glasgow, Scotland... he is the Big Bloody Assassin.... BIG J!!!

(The lights go out a red glow comes over the arena. Babies cry women scream. Twiztid's "Kill Somebody" hits as Big J walks out towards the ring laughing at the fans' scared faces as he enters the ring.)

Lobo: I would seriously hate to run across Big J in a dark alley.

Sir Oliver: I’d hate to run across him on a well-lit boulevard.

V: Cowards.


(BELL RINGS)


Lobo: Referee Edwards calls for the bell and this match is underway. All 3 men move to the center of the ring and slowly circle each other.

Sir Oliver: A wise maneuver here. Nobody wants to make the first move and end up at a disadvantage. They are checking each other out for a possible weak point.

V: Like I don’t see any weaknesses in any of them.

Lobo: The Jackal grabs Big J by the arm and sends him into the ropes with an Irish Whip. He comes off and The Jackal meets him with a big boot that stops him in his tracks.

Sir Oliver: That move hardly fazed Big J.

V: He’s like a brick wall or something!

Lobo: Big J grabs The Jackal’s foot and spins him around, then sends him to the floor with a face plant. Masterson nails Big J with a rabbit punch that does little more than just annoy the big guy.

Sir Oliver: Big J stands straight up and slowly turns to Masterson.

Lobo: Big J reaches out with a big hand and grabs Masterson by the throat. Big J hoists him up and power slams him to the mat.

V: Like, that one shook the whole ring. That Big J is a powerhouse. Even against two men he’s trouble.

Lobo: The Jackal leaps on Big J’s back and tries to put a sleeper on him. Big J takes The Jackal over with a toss and sends him on top of Masterson. Masterson rolls the Jackal up and goes for a quick pin.

Edwards: 1…

Lobo: Big J stomps on Masterson’s back, breaking up the pin.

Sir Oliver: Well, you have to admit that it was worth the effort. Nobody said he has to pin Big J.

Lobo: And neither of them is actually allied with the other, so I agree with you.

V: I love it. Sneaky!

Lobo: Big J picks The Jackal up by his arm and whips him not the ropes. The Jackal ducks the huge clothesline and Masterson takes full advantage by sweeping Big J’s legs out from under him.

V: Like… TIMBERRRR!

Lobo: While Big J is on the mat, Masterson starts stomping on him. The Jackal races over and joins him. Big J rolls out of the ring. The Jackal turns on Masterson and sends him to the mat with a lariat and follows it with an elbow drop. The Jackal goes for the cover.

Edwards: 1…2…toss off.

Lobo: The Jackal nearly ended this one, but Masterson manages to get out of the pin. Big J is back in the ring and picks The Jackal up, then sends him right back to the mat with a DDT. Big J goes for a splash but The Jackal rolls out of the way and Big J lands hard on the mat.

Sir Oliver: That belly flop HAD to be a most painful experience.

V: Like, yeah. And I’ll bet it hurts too.

Sir Oliver: Which is what I said, young miss.

V: Then, why didn’t you, like, say that?

Lobo: Settle down you two. Pay attention to the match.

Sir Oliver: My most sincere apologies.

V: Like, ditto.

Lobo: Big J is back up. Masterson kicks him in the back of the knee and sends him down on one knee. The Jackal with a spinning roundhouse kick to the back of Big J’s head and Big J kisses the canvas. Masterson rolls Big J over and goes for the pin but The Jackal pulls him off and goes for the pin himself.

Edwards: 1…toss off.

Lobo: Masterson hauls The Jackal up and confronts him. He gives The Jackal a push that sends him crashing into the corner. Masterson charges in and goes for the big splash. He nails it but Big J charges in like a charging elephant and smashes into both of them.

Sir Oliver: That must have driven the air out of The Jackal’s body.

Lobo: Big J takes Masterson out of the corner with a hip toss and follows up by kicking Masterson in the back. The Jackal comes racing out of the corner with a running clothesline that nails Big J on the back of the neck. Big J is momentarily staggered.

Sir Oliver: It looks like the big man is wearing down.

V: Like, it takes a lot of energy to move a wide body like that.

Lobo: Masterson is back up and hauls Big J to his feet. Masterson gives Big J an Irish whip into the corner and then follows it with a high knee that catches the big guy square in the chest.

Sir Oliver: Speaking of driving the air out somebody.

Lobo: Masterson climbs up to the second rope and starts laying on hard forearm shots to Big J’s head. Big J covers up and then puts his hands in Masterson’s chest, shoving him off. Masterson flies halfway across the ring.

Sir Oliver: The Jackal uses this opportunity to charge Big J and lands a huge drop kick to him in the corner.

V: Like, that one rang his bell!

Lobo: The Jackal grabs Big J and takes him out of the corner with a monkey flip. Masterson is waiting and catches Big J as he flies by. Masterson takes Big J over with a German suplex and the bridge.

Edwards: 1…2…shoulder up.

Lobo: Big J rolls out of Masterson’s grasp and pulls himself up on the ropes. Masterson charges him and Big J sends Masterson over the top rope with a back body drop to the floor!

V: Like, he landed awkwardly. I don’t see him getting up any time soon.

Lobo: The Jackal charges out and drives a shoulder into Big J’s midsection. The Jackal sets big J up for a Howler and…HE NAILS IT! The Jackal has just nailed The Howler and goes for the cover.

Edwards: 1… 2… 3!


(BELL RINGS)


*Anderson: Ladies and gentlemen, in the time of 21:11, your winner, RILEY THE JACKAL!!!

Lobo: The Jackal rolls out of the ring and heads to the back, leaving Big J laying in the ring and Masterson lying on the outside.

Sir Oliver: Donny Falco is at Masterson’s side and helping him to the back.

V: Big J is finally moving and he moves slowly to the back, holding his head.

Lobo: I have the feeling that Big J isn’t done attacking people.

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Backstage - THC Locker Room
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(Carson and Annie Castle walk into their locker room to discover Charlie Castle beaten and laying on the ground with both eyes blackened and swollen, busted forehead and lip, nose swollen and broken, and holding his ribs. Boone, the family dog is cowering in the corner of the room, shaking and whimpering. A Black Hand is spray painted on the cinder block wall behind Charlie.)

Annie: Grandpa! What the hell…are you okay? Can you hear me?

Charlie: (Breathing shallowly and his voice strained) Yeah, I got the shit kicked out of me, but I ain’t deaf. Fuck! My rib is broken. Probably my nose too.

Annie: Who did it? I’m goin’ fuckin kill me a stupid motherfucker!

Charlie: It was that asshole Blackheart. He come in here talkin about Jester and goin too far and bein’ loyal and some shit. Damn it. I gotta get up. I got me a punk ass to kick.

Carson: No. Annie…you call 911 and get grandpa on the way to the hospital, then meet me outside in the parking lot.

Annie: What you gonna do?

Carson: You can fuck with me all you want, and I’ll let karma take care of it. But you fuck with my family, then you better be ready for me to become karma.

Annie: Damn right. You don’t fuck with family. Karma is gonna be one salty bitch tonight.

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Vignette - David Berg
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(The scene opens with a view of an alley, it is dimly lit with one of the street lights flickering. Suddenly several youths run down being chased by gunfire as police sirens blare as a police car drives by with “Chicago PD” on the side. The scene then shifts with an assailant grabbing a pocketbook from a lady and running off in what can clearly be seen as Times Square in NYC. The scene shifts again with people rioting in the streets and throwing debris at police officers, whose shields show “LAPD”. The scene then shifts to a young man, his hair is jet black straight hair and his face looks like it has not been shaven in about week with some stubble on it. His green eyes can be clearly seen on his dark tank skin, which looks even darker in contrast to his white shirt, which reveals a well-built muscular frame. The young man is also wearing a pair of black shorts and black sneakers as he walks down an unpaved road in a yet unknown location.)

Man: Greetings. I would like to introduce myself.

(The man speaks with a slight accent but overall perfect English)

Man: My name is David Berg, or Dave if you prefer.

(The man keeps walking and now as the camera pans out the viewers can see the Temple Mount in the background.)

DB: I am in Jerusalem, Israel.

(Berg pauses slightly and runs his hand through his thick hair).

DB: This is my birthplace and ancient homeland of my people. You may ask, why do I care? Well you should because Jerusalem has seen more bloodshed in its history than all your vulgar US cities combined. For thousands of years people have been dying for this place. So if you think you have it bad in New York, or in Chicago, or in LA or in that cesspool you call Portland, try growing up in Jerusalem, where a foreign terror enemy tries to shoot you, stab you, pepper you with rocks or blow you up. Every able man and woman serves in the Israeli Defense Forces or as you call them the IDF because we have no choice.

(Berg pauses and reflects briefly and then walks by some IDF officers and high fives them.)

DB: Every day that I was on the streets here from when I was a young boy to now, I had to fight, I had to be ready for terrorists at all times. I am the true King of the Streets, the streets of the most dangerous ancient place in the world today. A place where Judaism prospered, a place where Christ was crucified, a place where that awful terrorist Mohammed supposedly ascended to heaven.

(Berg spits in disgust.)

DB: We are the only Democracy in the sewer that is the Middle East and I thank the American people who support us. But now the country is changing its tune. It is coming in line with sissy Europeans, who bow down to the Islamic plague. Well not on my watch. I am coming to America. I am coming to UPW and I am coming to make a name for myself and my people. Israel has survived just fine surrounded by enemies and that is my plan as well. I will take what is owed to me. I will fight to the bitter end and I will compete like no other.

(Berg pauses.)

DB: I am the master in BJJ. Brutal Jewish Justice. And I am coming to UPW to show you all exactly what it means. History favors the bold and you’re all about to find out why. As for your fans, for those who support the effort against dirty terrorists known as “Palestinians” then screw you. If the fans support Israel and Democracy, then you’re about to enjoy a fantastic ride.

(Berg walks off as gunshots are heard in the distance.)

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Devin Bishop vs. Dillian DeHaven vs. Ariana Sears
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Sir Oliver: I say! What a simply splendid spectacle shall surely unfold in mere moments.

Lobo: Nice alliteration there, Sir Oliver.

Sir Oliver: Thank you, kind Sir. One must endeavor to maintain standards.

V: Like, let’s just get on with it! No one keeps Devy waiting!

Sir Oliver: Ah, the impatience of youth. Yet fear not, Young Lady, the violence is assuredly imminent.

Lobo: For sure. Because next up is the Champions Clash. Devin Bishop – World Champion, vs "The Duke" Dillian DeHaven – Sin City champion vs "The Chaotic Princess" Ariana Sears - Tag Team champion.

Sir Oliver: A tantalising encounter for certain and one that promises a great deal of explosive action; so let us not keep Miss Wu and our eager fans waiting a moment longer, but proceed directly to the introductions by joining Mr Edwards himself, ringside.

Edwards: And now coming to the ring.. from Detroit, Michigan... she stands at five foot five inches tall and weighs in at one hundred and eighteen pounds... she is the Chaotic Princess.. ARIANA SEARS!!!

("Rock N Roll" by Avril Lavigne begins to play out of the speakers as the fans take to their feet seeing the glowing pink Devintmas style lights draped over the curtain. Ariana steps out from the curtain. She is wearing a pair of black jeggings with a black. The top has Araina written right underneath the cleavage area, a short black leather jacket covers her arms a bit. Wearing a pair of black Nike shoes that sparkle like gems across the laces and logo. She twirls two times on the stage before moving down the walk way making sure to give a few fans high fives and a kiss blown as she winks. As she finishes she gets just outside the apron jumping up, turning her head back she throws her head around and holds one arm up her hand making the rock on sign. She drops down doing the splits ducking her head under the bottom rope. Rolling through to bring herself to her feet as she gets up nodding her head to the music, smiling taken in the adoration of the fans. After her music ends she drops down to the corner leaning against the bottom turnbuckle until the match is about to start.)

Lobo: Ariana is looking as ready as ever for this one.

Sir Oliver: Indeed, Old Boy, she’s a most unpredictable adversary and one you underestimate at your peril.

Edwards: Coming down the aisle with his manager, Cliff Ragsdale, weighing in at 245 pounds, I give you "THE DUKE" DILLIAN DEHAVEN!

("Fire Water Burn" By The Bloodhound Gang plays as DeHaven makes his way to the ring, being led by his manager, Cliff Ragsdale. DeHaven walks slowly to the ring with a stoic look on his face. Ragsdale and DeHaven are all business. Ragsdale is wearing a blue cape/shirt with black jeans. DeHaven is wearing a gray t-shirt with black tights.)

V: Meh. Look at that.

Sir Oliver: Pray tell, to what are you referring as your instruction is decidedly obscure?

V: DeHaven, you old fart! He’s just a Duke. Devy’s like, totally the Emperor of UPW.

Lobo: DeHaven’s been on a roll of late. He’s a dangerous opponent. PLUS, there’s always Ragsdale and the rest of the CCAZ to consider. Those guys tend to hunt in packs.

V: Whatever.

Edwards: Coming to the ring from Reno, Nevada... he stands at six foot one inch tall and weighs in at two hundred and twenty-eight pounds... he is… the UP WRESTLING WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION… Darkheart... DEVIN BISHOP!!!

(As "Necessary Evil" by Motionless in White begins to play over the P.A. system, the arena goes dark. Red and purple light beams begin to flash up and down the walkway, and as the first few bars of the songs intro end, a spotlight blasts down on Bishop. He stands with his head down, both hands holding his cane in front of him. He looks up slowly, a devilish smirk on his face, the handle of his cane pushing the brim of his bowler hat up slightly. He then begins a slow, cocky walk to the ringside area. The crowd's boos do not affect his confidence. He walks up the ring steps onto the ring apron, where he makes a show of wiping his boots on the mat before stepping into the ring. He removes his entrance gear and hands it and his cane to the ring attendant and starts bouncing on the balls of his feet until the bell rings.)

V: See! Like THAT was totally how to make an entrance. Now, you old dudes totally DO NOT BLINK! You don’t want to miss a second of Devy’s brilliance.


(BELL RINGS)


Lobo: No time wasted. We are straight into the action. All three charge forward. DeHaven swings at Ariana, but Sears gets out of the way of that mighty arm. Bishop fires a boot into DeHaven's stomach, but is then Speared by Ariana. Ariana hauls Bishop back up and sets him up for a Power Bomb, but is flattened by a Lariat from DeHaven before he can execute the move. Bishop then grabs DeHaven and heaves Dillian up and into a Black Hole Slam. He then runs to the ropes, bounces up and out from the middle rope. His Flying Shoulder Block -oh! - never finds its target as Ariana Sears slaps Devin Bishop' legs. Bishop crashes short of DeHaven and eats mat.

Sir Oliver: I say! What a start.

Lobo: The action is frenetic from the get-go. Each wrestler is out to demonstrate their dominance.

V: Like they are throwing everything at Devy, coz they know just how dangerous he is.

(DeHaven rolls and slams an elbow into Bishop's back. He grabs a foot and hauls back on it causing Bishop to shout in pain. Ariana leaps in with a Drop Kick and knocks DeHaven out of the way. Bishop rolls to his feet and shakes out his leg, easing any residual pain in his knee. As DeHaven rises, Ariana follows up her attack and quickly applies a Head Lock to DeHaven. She spins DeHaven around and looks to drive his head into the turnbuckle, but DeHaven rears up and takes Ariana with him. He then takes Ariana down with a Fallaway Slam. Bishop immediately attacks with a huge Splash that covers both of them.)

Edwards: ONE! - TWO! -T'

Lobo: Both DeHaven and Ariana kick out strongly. DeHaven almost threw Devin clean off of him then.

Sir Oliver: By George, he certainly applied a considerable amount of elbow grease to that move, did he not?

Lobo: He sure did.

V: Huh? Get with the programme, Old Dudes. Devy just threw himself back to be better ready for his next spectacular offensive.

(DeHaven rises and fires an Elbow Slam into the midriff of Devin Bishop. Ariana clatters into DeHaven with a sharp Knee Lift. Bishop responds with a mighty Sledgehammer blow to the back of DeHaven. Ariana is alive to the chance the move offers her and spins to drive an elbow into Bishop’s gut in an attempt to target the same area that DeHaven just hit. She then hooks a leg and trips Bishop. DeHaven raises his foot to stamp on Bishop's ribs, but is shoved into the ropes by Bishop, as he lashes out from the mat. Bishop then boots Ariana away – STILL without standing! Ariana hits the ropes and rebounds. Bishop bounces up and looks to use his momentum to clobber DeHaven with a Running Clothesline, but is tripped by Ariana and instead stumbles straight into DeHaven's Sidewalk Slam.)

Lobo: Wow. This is wild.

V: Like it’s totally wild from THEM. Devy knows what he’s doing. They’ll tire themselves out real soon. You’ll see.

(DeHaven stops and picks up Bishop for a Chokeslam, but Bishop rakes his eyes! DeHaven releases Bishop and backs up attempting to restore his vision. Bishop boots the prone Sears in the ribs and then grabs DeHaven and drops him with a DDT. He drops and covers.)

V: Like what did I tell you?

Edwards: ONE! - T'

Lobo: Ariana flies in and crashes into Bishop with a heavy-hitting Senton Bomb.

Lobo: Bishop is tumbled aside. All 3 competitors are down on the mat and so no one is able to take advantage. Now all three scramble quickly to their feet once more. They meet in the centre of the ring. Ariana smashes DeHaven in the face with a double handed Axe Handle blow.

Sir Oliver: My word! That young lady certainly takes no prisoners.

Lobo: Bishop now bashes Ariana with a wild Forearm Smash. DeHaven steps straight back in and Head Butts Ariana. Ariana responds with an Uppercut. Bishop chops at Ariana's throat with a Ridge Hand strike. Ariana stumbles back struggling for breath. Bishop steps forward to finish her off, but DeHaven grabs Bishop by the head and slams him backwards down to the mat. He then drops with a knee to the gut.

Sir Oliver: By Jove the pace is unrelenting!

V: Like there’ll totally be some relenting soon. You watch.

Lobo: That was a heavy blow there. It must surely have winded Bishop.

V: Like, they wish!

Lobo: DeHaven drops and covers.

Edwards: ONE! - TWO! - THR'

Lobo: Bishop throws an arm up and gets his shoulder off the mat. Edwards calls the break. As both men rise they are immediately taken back down by a stunning DOUBLE clothesline from Ariana Sears!

Sir Oliver: Well! That did have a certain panache, did it not, Old Boy?

Lobo: Ariana decides to cover Bishop: a man who's just been dropped twice now.

Edwards: ONE! - TWO! - THR'

Lobo: Kick out by Bishop! Now Ariana backs up as Bishop rises, but she backs straight into a resurgent DeHaven. DeHaven scoops her up and - Gorilla Press Slams her INTO Devin Bishop! That was a devastating move! DeHaven now boots Ariana aside and drops onto Bishop.

V: Like, what the Hell is this? Some special 'Pick on Devy day. That or they all know where the REAL threat in this match is.

Sir Oliver: You could very well have a valid point there, Miss Wu.

Edwards: ONE! - TWO! - THR'

Lobo: No! Ariana dives straight back in and drives a knee straight into the side of DeHaven's head.

Sir Oliver: Indeed - That broke the pin and no mistake, Old Chap..

(DeHaven falls backwards. Ariana rolls atop him and then unleashes a barrage of smashes to the head. The crowd starts to count, but Bishop rolls back to his feet. As the count reaches 10, Bishop grabs Ariana's left arm and drags her up and back. Devin pivots and takes Ariana over with an Arm Drag. He locks on an Arm Breaker and looks for the submission. Edwards drops and asks Ariana if she quits. Through gritted teeth she says NO! Bishop applies even more pressure. Yet before Edwards can ask Ariana a second time, DeHaven crashes into Bishop, breaking the lock.)

V: Damn it! That was like SO close.

Lobo: It sure was.

Sir Oliver: Yes I would vouchsafe that Miss Sears was undoubtedly spared a broken limb then.

Lobo: DeHaven chokeslams Bishop with an impressive display of strength. He looks to hit a powerbomb, but is taken down by Sears with a Drop Toe Hold. Ariana tries for a Full Nelson, but DeHaven muscles out of it. Just as he does so, both of them are hit by Bishop as he bounds up off the middle rope and crashes into them with a Double Clothesline”

Sir Oliver: It would seem that’s rather a case of “Anything you can do - I can do better!”

V; D’uh! It’s Devy. Of course he can do it better.

Lobo: Look! Bishop rolls Ariana up into a Schoolboy.

Sir Oliver: By Jove! That was swift!

Edwards: ONE! - TWO! - THR'

Lobo: No! DeHaven fires a Big Boot into Bishop and breaks the pin attempt. As Bishop tumbles away to the ropes, DeHaven scoops up Ariana and hits a Power Bomb. He hauls Ariana up for a second, but Ariana reverses with a Short Arm Clothesline. She then falls back and Monkey Flips DeHaven overhead and into the freshly standing Bishop!

Lobo: That was a spectacular turn around from Sears. She's showing real class in that ring.

V: What? Like, that was total LUCK!

Sir Oliver: I say she did rather well then.

V: Like, no one’s interested in what You have to say, Old Dude.

Lobo: DeHaven stands only to be hammered in the face by Bishop. DeHaven falls down. Bishop steps in to grab him by the throat, but DeHaven gets his feet up and punts Bishop back to the ropes. Ariana drops with an elbow across DeHaven's chest. She covers.

Edwards: ONE! - TWO!

Lobo: Bishop flies back out from the ropes and Spears Ariana off DeHaven. He rolls her into a Small Package.

Edwards: ONE! - TWO! - THRE'

Lobo: DeHaven grabbed Bishop’s foot! He pulled him off of Ariana.

Sir Oliver: A very committed performance if ever I saw one, my Good Man.

Lobo: But Bishop quickly stands. He grabs Ariana by the feet and starts to rotate. He spins: once, twice and then before he can build up further momentum, is clattered by a leaping DeHaven. DeHaven lands on top of Bishop and immediately lays into him with a battery of heavy smashes. Ariana is up fast and dives over DeHaven's head and hits him with a Neckbreaker! DeHaven is pulled off of Bishop only for Ariana to take his place with a double knee drop to Bishop's chest. Ariana grabs Bishop's head and bounces it repeatedly off the mat. Bishop responds with a Heart Punch. It explodes all the air from Ariana's lungs. Ariana rolls clear. Bishop, now rather battered, climbs to his feet. He stalks after Sears. He stamps on her leg and then hauls her up. Ariana drives a knee into Bishop’s balls. Bishop doubles in pain.

Sir Oliver: Oh, how positively ghastly!

V: Yeah, like totally disqualify the bitch

Lobo: It was a low blow and Edwards is issuing an Official Warning.

(Ariana isn’t distracted by the warning and grabs Bishop and hits a Snapmare. She covers.)

Edwards: ONE! - TWO! - THRE'

Lobo: NO! Bishop throws an arm up! He's still in this match.

V: Like totally!

Sir Oliver: Yes and so is Mr DeHaven and – By Jove! - look at him: He’s wasting no time in getting back into the action.

(DeHaven plucks Ariana up and chokeslams her sideways into the turnbuckle. As Ariana steps away from the corner, DeHaven smacks her across the chest with a massive back hand chop that elicits many OOOHS from the crowd.)

Lobo: I think that echoed all the way to the back!

(Bishop grabs DeHaven's leg, trying to trip him. DeHaven drives a knee into Bishop’s face. DeHaven then bends, snares Bishop, upends him and Piledrives him into the mat. Yet before DeHaven can drop to cover, Ariana clatters him with a Mafia Kick. DeHaven stumbles back. Ariana follows up. She steps in close and looks for a suplex, but DeHaven gets both hands around Ariana's throat.)

Lobo: oh-OH!

(With a guttural roar, DeHaven hits Ariana with an Implant DDT.)

Sir Oliver: Egads!

Lobo: Damn! He dropped her on top of Bishop! Now DeHaven drops and covers.

Edwards: ONE! - TWO! - THR'

Lobo: NO! Both kick out! What incredible durability from Sears and Bishop.

(All three rise, but DeHaven reacts faster. He hits Bishop and Ariana with a Double Noggin Knocker. He grabs Bishop and Irish Whips him across the ring. Ariana lunges and pulls the ropes down just as Bishop would have hit them. He tumbles over to drop down outside the ring. Ariana turns and meets DeHaven. She redirects DeHaven's power and gets a Turnbuckle Smash. She then strikes a double handed blow to the kidneys. DeHaven arches in pain. He turns. He grabs Ariana once more: both hands around her throat. Ariana chops down at DeHaven's elbows. The hold remains. She shoots his fingers forward to gouge DeHaven's eyes. DeHaven bellows in outrage, but refuses to let go. Outside, Bishop rolls to his knees. He seems dazed, but unwilling to rest.)

Lobo: Look! Ariana grabs one of DeHaven's fingers and attempts to wrench it free.

Sir Oliver: And Mr Bishop lurches back towards the ring.

Lobo: DeHaven hoists Ariana and slams her down

Sir Oliver: Another Implant DDT, no less!

Lobo: DeHaven drops and covers.

Edwards: ONE!

V: And here comes Devy! No way is this over.

Edwards: TWO!

Lobo: Looks like Ariana got well and truly clobbered then. I think she'll need Bishop to break this.

V: And here he comes!

Sir Oliver: THREE!!!

Lobo: No! Bishop is in and blasts DeHaven off Sears JUST before Edwards’ hand hits the mat. Bishop has switched gears! He’s battering DeHaven away and then spins to knock a rising Sears back into the turnbuckle.

Sir Oliver: What a Spin Kick, Old Chap. THAT’S how you do one of those, I tell you.

Lobo: DeHaven is flattened. He’s stunned. Now Bishop moves in for the kill. It’s – It’s the Indian Deathlock! He’s got it locked on.

V: Yeah, like #GameOver!

Lobo: Edwards drops to ask. DeHaven grunts out a refusal. And Sears! Incredibly she’s getting back up!

Sir Oliver: Such durability is barely conscionable, Old Boy. I tip my hat to the young lady.

Lobo: But Bishop applies even more pressure. Edwards asks again as Dehaven shouts in pain. Wait! Here comes Sears to – NO!! Dehaven taps! He taps! JUST before Ariana crashes into bishop. Bishop rolls clear. He’s smiling. He knows he’s won.

V: Like, too damn straight!

*Anderson: Ladies and Gentlemen – your WINNER! - of this Champions’ Clash – Your UP Wrestling WORLD Champion – DEVIN BISHOP!

V: Like Devy gets a prize now. I can’t wait to see what it is!

Lobo: Well, you’ll have to – just like everyone else here who- what the?

Sir Oliver: I say! That’s Mr CJ Walker and he appears to be wearing a -well, unless I’m gravely mistaken – a Viking helmet!

Lobo: Yes, he’s simply standing there. He nods and then uncrosses his arms to point at Devin Bishop before holding his arms wide and flexing.

Sir Oliver: Most impressively I would add.

Lobo: Now he turns and simply walks away. I have a feeling his unexpected return is – what’s the word Sir Oliver?

Sir Oliver: Portentous, Old Boy; most portentous.

Lobo: Yeah let’s go with that.

V: No, let’s talk about just how amazing Devy is!

Sir Oliver: There’s no denying his skill set, Young miss and tonight we saw another side – just how durable and dogged he can be when needed. Definitely the mark of a champion, I would attest.

Lobo: I know there’s LOTS to discuss, but we need to move on!

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Championship Announcements With Elijah Anderson
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(The Minority Owner of UP Wrestling is already standing inside the ring. The fans give him a round of applause showing a bit of respect to the man who started the company. He smiles in that aw shucks type of way and even takes a moment to soak it in.)

Anderson: Thank you… I… ah… really appreciate that. Tonight’s a huge show for so many reasons. I mean… yeah, probably the biggest reason for me as I think about last year is I’m not about to be engulfed in flames, so yeah there’s that.

Lobo: Ha! Check out the ending of The Tower at last year’s Sin City Strike. Trust me. If you haven’t seen it, then it's worth your time.

Anderson: Lots of change. Hello to all you out there from the XHF Network. I hope you’re enjoying the show. Feel free to give us a call after the show. Yeah, even I… ah… I’m not above a cheap plug.

Fans: UP! UP! UP! UP! UP!

Anderson: Thank you all for your support! Let me get to the point now. I am out here because we promised a new title and you’re going to get to learn more about that and then some. Change is good… especially when you get to award people for the hard work and effort they put in.

V: Ugh, like Uncle Elijah is always talking about rewarding people and hard work. Seriously, that’s just not how it happens. You’re either a part of the elite or you’re not.

Anderson: Let me start with telling you about our brand new singles title coming to UP Wrestling. It is called the Boyd Gaming High Roller Championship! Oh yeah… this title was sponsored by a local company right here in Las Vegas.

(The fans cheer loudly at the news. Elijah grins and continues.)

Anderson: Thanks to Boyd Gaming. They are sponsoring the title as I said and with that they are donating the championship belt when it's completed. It’s… ah… a great, great partnership and we couldn’t be more happy. Now, I know all you want to know more about it and I’m sure the wrestlers in the back are glued to the monitors wondering what this means.

The Boyd Gaming High Rollers Championship will be defended every show. It doesn’t matter whether it's a Friday Night Free-For-All or a special event like tonight. That title will be on the line in some way, shape, or form.

We have used the D20 in the past to figure out who gets selected or special privileges and for a litany of other things. Well, the D20 will be used for this title as well. It will be used to determine who gets to face the champion. Booking for this title will be out of my hands. Lady Luck will decide who gets the shot.

Logistics wise, I need to tell you the title can change hands via pin fall, submission, TKO, DQ, or count out. You have to win the match to keep the title.

Last and most certainly not least, it's not called the Boyd Gaming High Rollers Championship for nothing. With two weeks notice, you can turn this title in for a shot at the World Championship! Win and you are THE Champ in UP Wrestling. Lose… and… ah… well you are left with nothing.

Lobo: Wow! That is an ultimate risk and reward type of belt. Defend it every week, but you also have to plot your course for how and when to use it for a shot at the World Champ.

Anderson: And if that wasn’t already enough, I have more. I got to talking with this guy and he made a lot of sense. Why do we call it the World Heavyweight Championship? Bryan Black was our first World Heavyweight Champion and he weighed one hundred and eighty pounds. Our current champ, Devin Bishop is two hundred and twenty-eight pounds.

UP Wrestling is not archaic. We have traditions, but we will never do things just because that’s the way it's always been done. Congrats are in order for Devin Bishop. He won the Champions Collide match. That man continues to prove time and time again why he holds the most prestigious title in our company. But now, it is time to close the chapter on the UP Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship. Devin Bishop will now be recognized as the UP Wrestling Openweight Champion!

It does not matter if you are one hundred pounds soaking wet or nearly five hundred pounds. If you beat the best, then you are the best regardless of your size. You deserve to be the Openweight Champion!

Sir Oliver: Another monumental announcement by Mr. Anderson.

Anderson: Oh and I am not done there.

Sir Oliver: I may have spoken too soon.

Anderson: For winning tonight, Devin Bishop won a prize. I’ve decided that he gets to pick his next opponent for that Openweight Championship. He can pick ANYONE on our current roster to defend that title!

(OOC Note: Also moving forward, the Openweight Championship will no longer be contested in the same fashion we apply to all other matches. This title will strictly be defended based on the booker’s decision. RP vs. RP. Traits, dice rolls, and any other modifiers will not be taken into consideration. Luck will no longer come into play when it comes to earning the biggest accolade in UP Wrestling. That makes Devin’s pick an even bigger deal as that will be the first time this change is applied.)

V: Oh I can’t like wait to see who Devy chooses. I know he’ll tell me first!

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Outside of the Sahara Events Center
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Mia Garcia: We just got word that Devin Bishop’s security detail was found hogtied and gagged inside a storage room here at the Sahara Events Center. The men were disarmed and their clothing had been doused in gasoline.

(Mia raises her hand to her ear. Her face has a look of shock.)

Mia: Now I’m getting word that one of our camera crews was taken inside the Black Hand party bus and told to start filming. Let’s see if we can cut to that footage.

(The camera’s cut to the inside of the Black Hand party bus which is in complete disarray. Carson Castle is seen with his back to the camera relieving himself into the hot tub. Annie has a baseball bat and is smashing bottles of liquor at the bar and swinging wildly, breaking anything within the reach of the bat. Carson produces a long Bowie knife from his pants and begins slashing the leather on the couch cushions. Carson turns to the camera and speaks.)

Carson: Hey! Rain! You want trouble? Here’s you’re fuckin invitation. I’ll give you all the trouble you can handle. If your buddies want to jump in on it too, that suits us just fine. Just don’t forget about that beatdown we gave you four a few weeks ago.

Annie: Yeah, bitch! Fuck around and find the fuck out!

Carson: Hey Annie, grab a couple bottles of that good Tennessee shit from the bar and let's light this fucker up.

(Annie giggles wildly and takes two bottles of Jack Daniels, tossing one to Carson. They both take a shot from their bottles, and Carson picks up a large red container of gasoline. He pours the gasoline onto the floor of the bus and signals for Annie to follow him out.)

Camera operator: Hey…what the hell are you doing?

Annie: This is called payback.

(Annie lights a Zippo lighter and giggles at the flame. She looks at the camera man and smiles sweetly.)

Annie: You might wanna step back a bit.

(With that, Annie tosses the lighter into the bus and starts walking away from the bus. Flames suddenly start to roll out of the open door of the bus, and smoke billows out of every opening.)

Carson: You think we can find their home addresses?

(Without warning, there is an explosion behind the two who duck quickly. Annie’s face shows delighted surprise and she starts to clap her hands excitedly as the bus is entirely engulfed in flames.)

Annie: Holy shit! Let’s go!

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Dead Man’s Hand Match
The Black Hand vs. The Alliance vs. CCAZ
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Sir Oliver: Ladies and gentlemen, what an absolute action-filled night of professional wrestling we’ve had for you tonight at Sin City Strike, and it is now time for our main event. Our wonderful team of dedicated volunteers are putting the cage together for what could very well be one of the most dangerous and chaotic match styles I’ve ever seen.

Lobo: Yeah, this isn’t for the faint of heart, Oli.

V: Like, yeah.

Sir Oliver: Let us go to the ring for the introductions!

*Anderson: Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for the Main Event of the evening, this is the DEAD MAN’S HAND MATCH!! (crowd cheers) As you can see, the cages are in place, and the match starts with 1 random participant outside of the Shark Cages. By random draw, one participant’s cage will open and those two will battle. Every few minutes, another Shark Cage will open at either the upper or lower cage allowing that participant to join the fight.

Each participant can only be eliminated in a predetermined, secret way. The options are pinfall, submission, and a ten count! Once the other two teams have been fully eliminated, the remaining team will be declared the winners. Introducing, the competitors!

(“Right Now” by Val Halen begins to play as Anderson reaches into his pocket and pulls out a notecard.)

*Anderson: Introducing the first team, they are the team of Kid Diaz, Adam Miller, and Rain Blackhart… THE BLACK HAND!

(The trio of the Black Hand walk to the ring and ignore the fans who are trying to interact with them. Rain and Diaz climb into shark cages on the first floor while Miller climbs into one on the second.)

Lobo: Looks like The Black Hand lucked out and no one has to start.

*Anderson: Introducing the second team… they are Nathaniel, Eric Ragsdale, and Mark Murphy… CCAZ!!

(Cliff Ragsdale leads his team down to the ring who look all business as well. Nathaniel climbs into one of the cages on the first floor, Murphy and Eric Ragsdale into the top floor.)

*Anderson: And finally, the team of Jack Ruby, Pixi, and Maddox… THE ALLIANCE!

(The crowd pops for Ruby, Pixi, and Maddox as they come running down to the cage. They climb in and Maddox climbs into the final cage on the first floor, and Pixi climbs into the cage on the second floor. Jack Ruby stands in the middle of the ring on the first floor, waiting.)

V: Like, I guess we saw who’s starting.

Lobo: Yeah we did.

(Suddenly, “Valhalla Calling Me” by Miracle Of Sound (Metal Version) begins to play. Out from the entrance emerges CJ Walker.)

Lobo: The Vengeful One is back once more.

Sir Oliver: And Old Chap, he’s not alone.

(Out with CJ, a team emerges behind him.)

V: Oh yeah. Mom gave me a little bit of breaking news. Check out CJ and his new hand picked security team.

Lobo: When CJ Walker aligned with Madame Wu, my jaw dropped. Now she’s put him in a position of power?

V: I’m sure like, mom or CJ can explain later. All you need to know is this match is too important to see someone try and foul it up.

(CJ motions and his team follows him down to the ring. The competitors all have their reactions which CJ seems to pay no mind to.)


(BELL RINGS)


Sir Oliver: There’s the bell and Jack Ruby is all by himself right now in the double decker cage. No ropes, no turnbuckles, just steel, and a ladder to go between both floors. Edwards is the referee on the first floor and Anderson is now climbing into the second tier up the ladder as it looks like he will be referee up there.


BUZZER SOUNDS


Lobo: We’ve got a buzzer and it looks like Kid Diaz is the first one released from his cage and he and Jack Ruby immediately start going at it! Diaz and Ruby immediately start throwing punches and Ruby is using his prosthetic hand to his advantage as he just catches Diaz right on the point of the temple.

V: Ruby like, backs Diaz up against the cage and delivers a knee to the stomach and then just slams his face into the mat.

Sir Oliver: You have to think that a lot of the wrestlers are going to need to be rethinking their usual strategy. No ropes, the only thing to climb on is those shark cages and the ladder that gets between the floors. That means anyone who likes to use highflying tactics could be at a disadvantage.

Lobo: Also means you can’t really go to the ropes to break up a pin or submission.

Sir Oliver: An on point observation, Old Chap.

V: Like, Diaz with a low blow on Ruby.

Lobo: That’ll certainly turn the tide.

Sir Oliver: Ruby is doubled over and Diaz gets to his feet and drops a knee right along the side of Ruby’s head. Diaz with a forearm shot to the side of the head and he follows it up with a snap DDT. He goes for a cover, but Edwards is shaking his head no.

V: Like, so Ruby can’t be eliminated by pinfall? That’s good to know.

Sir Oliver: Diaz now seems to be trying to change his tactics, bringing Ruby up for a suplex, but Ruby blocks it and hits one of his own! Both men are down.


BUZZER SOUNDS


Lobo: And Mark Murphy’s shark cage door opens, but he seems perfectly content to just wait in the second cage.

Sir Oliver: He stares through the mes floor of the cage and Ruby is getting to his feet, and he drops an elbow on Diaz, followed by another, followed by one more, and he goes for a cover. Edwards counts one… two… but Diaz kicks out.

V: And like, now we know how Diaz can be eliminated.

Lobo: Diaz gets to his feet and Ruby moves in, but he gets lifted up and dropped with an inverted atomic drop. Diaz drops an elbow of his own on Ruby and starts grinding that elbow into Ruby’s chest and throat. Not a beautiful move, but damn effective.

Sir Oliver: Murphy continues to watch on from above and that just allows him to continue to rest up. Diaz brings Ruby up to his feet and whips him hard into the cage, and there’s no give in the cage. Diaz follows in and starts slamming Ruby’s head into the cage and Ruby shoves him off. Diaz charges Ruby, who back body drops him into the steel.


BUZZER SOUNDS


V: Like, we’ve got another entrant into the match.

Lobo: And it’s Pixi, and she launches out of her shark cage like a rocket and dropkicks Murphy right back into his own shark cage.

Sir Oliver: The crowd has come alive with Pixi in the match and she pulls Murphy out and hits a spinning headscissors that takes him to the mat.

Lobo: Meanwhile, her partner Jack Ruby slams Diaz into the mat and drops a knee, going for a pin, but only getting a two again.

V: Pixi like, is really going after Murphy.

Lobo: Pixi with a headscissors takeover again on Murphy and she is trying to keep him locked on the mat. Murphy though grabs her legs and tries to maneuver her into a Boston Crab. Pixi is kicking her legs and Murphy instead decides to slingshot her into the cage!

Sir Oliver: However, Pixi grabs onto the cage! She stopped herself from hitting the steel and then leaps backward into a crossbody block, but Murphy spikes her with a powerslam! Murphy hooks the leg, and Anderson counts one… but Pixi kicks out.

V: And just like that, we like, know how Pixi can be eliminated.

Lobo: Ruby with another suplex on Diaz and Ruby has really taken advantage in the lower cage as…


BUZZER SOUNDS


Lobo: Just as Rain Blackhart enters and nails Ruby in the back of the head with a forearm shot. And now the Black Hand have two members of their team in, and they are targeting Ruby. Blackhart hooks Ruby and hits a t-bone suplex on him, driving him hard into the canvas.

Sir Oliver: And now Diaz grabs the ladder and he and Blackhart each hold an end and clothesline Ruby with it. Ruby goes down hard and Diaz and Blackhart drop the ladder across his chest a couple of times. What dastardly actions.

V: Like, it’s all legal, Oliver.

Lobo: Mark Murphy meanwhile brings Pixi up and it looks like he’s trying to piledriver, but as she does Pixi rolls up and through it into a hurricanrana. She doesn’t hold him down though for a pin and instead locks on a version of a triangle choke. She’s trying to get Murphy to tap!

Sir Oliver: Murphy is trapped with nowhere to go right now, and no ropes to break the hold, so he’s in a dangerous spot.

V: But Anderson isn’t even checking for, like, the submission. Pixi has it locked in, but I don’t think she’s noticed.

Lobo: You’re right.

Sir Oliver: Pixi though continues to hold onto the choke, and Murphy picks her up, and he’s running her toward the cage. What strength by Murphy, and Pixi just turns the move into a hurricanrana and drives Murphy headfirst into the cage.


BUZZER SOUNDS


Lobo: Diaz and Blackhart bring Ruby down to the mat with a double suplex as Nathaniel comes in. Nathaniel is surveying the current brawl on the first floor and comes up behind Diaz, dropping him with a neckbreaker. Blackhart notices his partner go down and Nathaniel catches him with a back elbow and then a fireman’s carry. Nathaniel pops to his feet and then hits a kick right to the back of Blackhart’s head before going right back to work on Diaz.

Sir Oliver: Meanwhile, Pixi and Murphy continue their back and forth on the second floor. Murphy has Pixi up on his shoulders and he hits a Samoan Drop on the floor of the cage. He hooks the leg and bridges into a cover, one… two… but Pixi rolls him into a crucifix and Anderson makes the count, one… two… and Murphy kicks out. So Murphy, Diaz, and Pixi can be eliminated by pinfall!

V: Like, that narrows a few things down.

Lobo: Murphy and Pixi are both up and Pixi with a leaping knee to the chin of Murphy, and Murphy is staggered and Pixi with a wild clothesline, ducked by Murphy who hits a belly-to-back suplex and he bridges, one… two… shoulder up by Pixi.

Sir Oliver: Back on the first floor, Ruby and Blackhart are trading shots and Ruby slams Blackhart on the ladder. Ruby drops an elbow and then kicks him off the ladder and begins setting it up. It looks like he’s wanting to climb up and help his teammate, Old Chap.

Lobo: Yeah, might be smart.

V: Like, Diaz meanwhile seems to have an upperhand on Nathaniel.

Lobo: Diaz with a pump kick on Nathaniel and then hits a Burning Hammer on him. Nathaniel is down and Diaz just drops to his knee to catch a quick breather.


BUZZER SOUNDS


Lobo: And here comes Adam Miller. He clotheslines both Pixi and Murphy down and he’s surveying the cages. Adam Miller looks more focused and intense than I've ever seen him.

V: Uh...yeah, because he doesn't smell like fermented hops and shame.

Sir Oliver: Miller hooks Pixi with a belly-to-belly suplex and brings her down. Murphy though whips him around and nails him with a forearm shot, but Miller hits him with an Ace Crusher! Miller with a cover, one… two… but Murphy kicks out.

Lobo: Miller had been paying attention. He now gets up and brings Pixi up, and then slams her back to the mat. He goes for a cover but Pixi kicks him back with her legs and then kips up, hitting a dropkick to Miller’s jaw.

V: Like, she’s quick.

Sir Oliver: Verily.

Lobo: Nathaniel is up to his feet and Diaz hits him with a low kick! Nathaniel is doubled over and Diaz hits him with the “Crowd Control!” Nathaniel is down and Diaz gets to his feet, and Edwards starts counting.

Sir Oliver: A ten count being laid down on Nathaniel, and he’s down and barely stirring. Edwards is up to six.

V: Like, Nathaniel just got planted into the steel.

Sir Oliver: Eight… nine… ten!

Lobo: Our first elimination of the match and Nathaniel gets rolled out of the cage by Edwards and Anderson fiddles with his wireless microphone.

*Anderson: Nathaniel has been eliminated!

Lobo: And now it appears we know why CJ has brought this group down with him. They do look the part of a security team. They are efficiently entering the cage. They aren’t interacting with anyone at all other than getting Nathaniel out of the cage.

Sir Oliver: Very professional, I must say.

Lobo: This match may run smoothly. Tons of mayhem inside, but I don’t think CJ and his team are going to allow anyone to taint the victory.


BUZZER SOUNDS


Sir Oliver: One out, one in, and Eric Ragsdale comes into the ring and he drops Pixi with a hard right. Miller is up and Ragsdale nails him with a flying forearm. Murphy and Ragsdale are now together and they bring Miller up and hit a double stomach crusher. Pixi gets to her feet and then gets caught with a double kick to the stomach and double suplex. My word.

Lobo: Diaz and Blackhart meanwhile now have a two-on-one advantage in the bottom cage as well. They are driving forearms and elbows into Ruby and whip him hard into the cage and Ruby stumbles out, catching a European uppercut from Blackhart.

V: Like, the Black Hand is definitely working well together in the bottom cage.

Lobo: Meanwhile, on the second floor Miller catches Ragsdale with a back heel kick and the stumbled Ragsdale gets spun around, and Miller snaps him to the mat with a German suplex, release style. Ragsdale gets folded over and Miller then drives him into the cage floor with a double arm DDT.

Sir Oliver: Murphy comes over and hits a boot to Miller’s head, sending him backward, but he then gets caught with a modified O’Connor roll by Pixi, one… two… but Murphy kicks Pixi off right into Miller, and Miller hits her with a spinebuster!

V: I don’t know if Miller really meant to help Murphy there.


BUZZER SOUNDS


V: Like, in comes Maddox.

Sir Oliver: And with that everyone has been entered into the match, Nathaniel has been eliminated. Maddox comes in like a house of fire and hits an enzuigiri on Diaz! He gets up and hits Blackhart with a savage kick, putting him down. Ruby gets to his feet and now Ruby and Maddox are taking turns double teaming the members of the Black Hand.

Lobo: The Alliance and Black Hand members on the bottom cage are exchanging blows, and Ruby and Maddox slam Blackhart and Diaz’s heads together.

V: Like, ow.

Lobo: Up on top, Murphy and Ragsdale hit a double suplex on Pixi but now Miller is all fire and fury on them, he hits a kick to the stomach and a DDT on Ragsdale. Miller is up and lifts Murphy up to his feet and he brings him up to his shoulders, and he hits a spinout cutter! Miller with a cover, one… two… but Ragsdale pulls him off.

Sir Oliver: Ragsdale has something in his hand, he’s got some sort of a bottle! He drinks some of the liquid and spits it at Miller’s arm and elbow pad, and Miller swings at him, but Ragsdale dodges it.

Lobo: Murphy meanwhile is up, and he pulls a lighter from his tights and he lights Miller’s elbow pad!

V: Like, this isn’t great.

Lobo: Miller’s elbow pad is on fire and he’s swinging it around, trying to hit anyone he can but also trying to put it out. Ragsdale slams him in the back of the head with the bottle, sending shards of glass raining down below, and Miller stumbles right into Murphy’s “Flamethrower!” Miller is down and Murphy and Ragsdale get to their feet while Anderson is counting Miller.

Sir Oliver: Pixi is up and she hits both members of the CCAZ with a double dropkick, while Anderson continues counting.

Lobo: He’s up to seven… eight… nine… ten.

*Anderson: Adam Miller has been eliminated!

Sir Oliver: A rather surprising elimination, Old Chap.

Lobo: Well, when you get lit on fire, it has a tendency to screw up your night.

V: Like, meanwhile Pixi is trying to fight two on one.

Lobo: And right now, she’s doing okay. She takes down Murphy with a Thesz press and is firing fists and forearms into him. She gets to her feet and leaps at Ragsdale, and he’s able to hold her up, blocking the headlock takeover. Murphy is up and he delivers a clothesline to her, and Ragsdale drops her with a back suplex. Ragsdale with a cover, one… two… but Pixi kicks out.

Sir Oliver: Down below, Ruby and Maddox hit double DDTs on Rain and Diaz, and Maddox is motioning to Ruby to go up. Maddox sets up the ladder and Ruby is climbing up to help Pixi!

V: Like, why would Maddox be okay just staying down there?

Lobo: Actually, it looks like he’s following Ruby up, but he has his leg caught by Diaz, who pulls him down from the ladder. Ruby is up through the trapdoor and Maddox brings the ladder down and now Ruby, Pixi, Ragsdale, and Murphy are all up on the second level.

Sir Oliver: And an absolute fracas has broken out. Fisticuffs are flying.

Lobo: And meanwhile Maddox is brawling it out with Diaz and Rain, but the numbers are a little much for him. Diaz hits a sidewalk slam on him and Rain immediately follows up with a leg drop. Maddox tried to roll out of the way but instead Rain just dropped the leg right on the side of his neck.

V: Talk about getting hit no matter what.

Sir Oliver: Ruby and Murphy are throwing punches up on top and Ruby rakes the eyes before hitting a lifting spinebuster on Murphy. Pixi meanwhile tries to lift Ragsdale but he drives an elbow into the small of her back and lifts her up over his shoulder, and it looks like he’s going to lawndart her into the cage. He gets a running start and goes to launch her, but she slides down his back and then hits a dropkick, driving him face first into the cage.

Lobo: Ragsdale gets rocked and Pixi with another dropkick and Ragsdale hits the cage again. Downstairs, Maddox is on the receiving end of a back elbow from Rain and then gets dropped with a huge release back suplex from Diaz. Diaz tells Rain to get the ladder, and they lay it down, and it looks like they are going to double powerbomb him on the ladder, and they do!

V: That’ll mess up your back.

Lobo: Rain is yelling at Edwards to count him out, but Edwards shakes his head, so it looks like knockout or pinfall is out when it comes to Maddox. And now that just seems to give Rain and Diaz a bit more fire.

Sir Oliver: They grab the ladder and drop it right across the back of Maddox again, and now Rain tries to bend him at a horrible angle, and leaves him open to get booted by Diaz. Diaz pulls Maddox up as Rain gets up and he’s setting up the ladder against the cage for something.

Lobo: Maddox with a small package on Diaz! One… two… three!!

*Anderson: Kid Diaz has been eliminated!

Lobo: Rain Blackhart spins around and Maddox is not quick to get to his feet, and Diaz is in shock! Edwards is telling Diaz he’s out of the match, and Blackhart rushes over, spinning Maddox around and hits him with a cutter.

V: Like, Diaz is still pissed.

Sir Oliver: No doubt about it, young miss.

Lobo: And here comes CJ's security detail. King Diaz is turning red with anger, but eventually goes with them to exit the cage.

Sir Oliver: A good decision for Mr. Diaz.

V: King, you naive!

Lobo: Rain continues to work on Maddox and above, Ruby and Pixi continue doing battle with Ragsdale and Murphy. Murphy charges Pixi who sidesteps him and slams him into the cage, then nails him with a Codebreaker as he stumbles backward.

Lobo: Meanwhile, Ragsdale with a boot to the stomach and he’s setting up Ruby for a piledriver or powerbomb, but Pixi with a dropkick to the back of the head and Ruby locks on the Iron Claw! Ruby has the vice on Ragsdale, and Ragsdale has no choice but to tap!

*Anderson: Eric Ragsdale has been eliminated!

V: Like, wow.

Lobo: Ragsdale is eliminated and Ruby releases the Iron Claw, keeping an eye on Murphy. Down below, Maddox is in some serious trouble as Rain locks in some modified bow and arrow hold, continuing to target the back. Ruby nods at Pixi, and Pixi is standing over the trap door onto the first floor, and she drops from the second floor to the bottom, right on top of Blackhart with a splash!

Sir Oliver: An absolute death defying move from Pixi and she seems to be feeling a bit of the effect herself, essentially dropping about 13 or so feet from one cage to another. Rain is down, Pixi is down, and Maddox is slowly getting to his feet, and he’s helping Pixi up to her feet as well. Now the members of the Alliance have the upperhand, whipping Rain into the cage.

V: Meanwhile, like, Ruby and Murphy are just punching each other's lights out.

Lobo: Yeah, Murphy and Ruby are swinging just absolute haymakers on each other. Ruby with a couple good shots and then Murphy with a knee lift right into the stomach, and he hooks him for a suplex, but turns it into a spinning neckbreaker instead.

Sir Oliver: Murphy showing great ring awareness and adaptability, and he’s locked in a version of a rear naked choke! Old Chap, Ruby could be in trouble!

Lobo: Ruby is bridging out of it to pin Murphy to the mat, one… two… but Murphy rolls to his side and then on a rear mount on Ruby! Ruby now has all of Murphy’s weight on him.

V: Like, Ruby’s going out!

Lobo: Ruby is fading and Pixi sees it from below, she’s trying to get the ladder. Ruby is out and Murphy lets go, and Anderson is counting!

Sir Oliver: Pixi is trying to scramble up the ladder but Murphy is kicking at her through the trap door. Ruby is still out and Anderson gets to ten!

*Anderson: Jack Ruby has been eliminated!

Sir Oliver: Ruby never tapped, Old Chap, but he’s eliminated by knockout.

Lobo: And Murphy kept Pixi from coming up to help him, and Pixi lets out a frustrated scream before climbing down the ladder and she immediately begins taking out her rage on Rain. Pixi with a series of forearms, a high knee, and then hits a standing enzuigiri. Rain is down and Pixi pulls him up and she’s signaling Maddox to finish him off, and Maddox snaps a superkick out, but Blackhart dodges it and he nails Pixi!

Sir Oliver: A horrible miscommunication!

V: Like, she should’ve kept her eyes open!

Sir Oliver: Rain with a low blow and then spikes Maddox headfirst into the cage! Blackhart quickly brings Pixi up and hits her with the “Rolling Blackout!” He covers her, one… two… three!!

*Anderson: Pixi has been eliminated!

Lobo: And now we’re down to Maddox, Blackhart, and Murphy! Blackhart pulls Maddox up and he looks like he’s gonna try and hit Maddox with the “Rolling Blackout” as well, but Maddox lifts him and hits the Death Valley Driver! Maddox now locks in a Rings of Saturn submission! Blackhart has nowhere to go and Edwards is checking for the submission.

Sir Oliver: Meanwhile, on the outside Cliff Ragsdale has gone absolutely apoplectic as Murphy is climbing down from the second floor! Ragsdale is screaming “why” from the outside, and one must wonder why Murphy is climbing down when he could just stay up and wait?

V: Maybe like, he wants to prove himself.

Sir Oliver: But sometimes one must use tactics over ego.

V: Like, okay.

Lobo: Murphy drops down and kicks Maddox off Blackhart and then hits a press slam right into the cage! Blackhart gets up and Murphy with a boot to the stomach then drops him with a gourdbuster.

Sir Oliver: Ragsdale is still questioning Murphy, but also cheering him on as Murphy delivers knee lifts to both Rain and Maddox.

Lobo: Murphy is definitely bringing the fight to try and win this and not just be an observer. He hooks Rain for a piledriver, and spikes it. Murphy gets to his feet and Maddox hits him with a rolling elbow strike. Murphy goes down and Maddox then catches Blackhart with a European uppercut as he tries to get to his feet. Blackhart responds with a boot to the stomach and hooks him in a DDT.

V: And Murphy hits him with a lariat, and like, Blackhart DDTs Maddox. So that like, worked out.

Sir Oliver: Indeed.

Lobo: Murphy is bringing up Blackhart, who hits him with a jawbreaker. Murphy goes down and Blackhart gets to his feet a little staggered. Maddox slowly gets to his feet and pulls himself up on the cage but gets caught with a boot to the stomach and Blackhart slams him into the cage, but Maddox double sweeps his legs and then catapults Blackhart right into the steel!

Sir Oliver: Maddox keeps the knees up and Blackhart slams into the knees, and Murphy leaps up, bringing a knee across Rain’s throat, nearly decapitating him! Rain is down and Murphy brings Maddox up, and hooks him for the “Flamethrower,” but Maddox reverses and nails him with the HDP! A wonderful reversal!

Lobo: And Maddox hooks the leg, one… two… three!

*Anderson: Mark Murphy has been eliminated!

Sir Oliver: Cliff Ragsdale is absolutely irate on the outside, and you must ponder that if Murphy had stayed up, he wouldn’t be headed to the back right now.

V: Like, such a bad break.

Lobo: Maddox is up and immediately gets spun around and hit with a belly to belly to suplex from Rain. Rain looks to lock in some sort of arm submission but Maddox rolls out and picks the leg, locking in a grapevine!

Sir Oliver: From my notes, it looks like both of these competitors can be eliminated by submission, so this is an excellent move by Maddox.

Lobo: Maddox really has that leg locked, and he crosses the ankles of Rain, putting even more pressure on. Maddox is trying to find a way out, but with no ropes that’ll be a bit difficult.

Sir Oliver: Rain gets to the cage and begins pulling himself up the metal and is able to take some of the pressure off and get his free leg on the mat, and he starts dropping knees and forearms on Maddox to break the leg lock.

V: Like, that’ll work.

Lobo: Rain now brings Maddox up and both men are slugging it out, Rain with a gutwrench suplex that brings Maddox down to the mat. Rain now maneuvering into an attempted stretch, but Maddox rolls into a guard position, and both men are throwing wild shots to one another. Rain catches an arm and locks on a kimura, but Maddox is trying to wiggle out.

Sir Oliver: Maddox rolls into side mount and drives knees into the midsection of Rain to break up the armbar, and both scramble to their feet. Rain with a knee lift and then hits a tiger driver! Both men are down though and Rain is slow to capitalize.

Lobo: Rain brings Maddox up to his hands and knees and delivers a double axe handle to the back. Maddox drops down and Rain backs up and leaps, bringing a knee down but Maddox rolls and Rain lands into the mat! Maddox locks the leg and slaps on the figure four!

V: He’s got him right in the middle of the ring.

Lobo: Maddox has the figure four in and you are right V, it’s right in the center of the cage. Maddox is pouring on all the pressure he can and Rain is in trouble. Edwards is asking if he wants to give, and Rain is thinking of tapping! Maddox has it almost in hand!

Sir Oliver: Rain is scrambling to find a way out, and spits in the face of Maddox! Maddox is fired up and Rain throws a punch, catching him on the nose. Maddox fires back with a shot of his own, Rain fires back, and Rain is reversing the figure four, but Maddox quickly breaks it.

Lobo: Both men up to their feet again , Maddox with a kick to the stomach, and he’s looking for the “HDP!”
Sir Oliver: But Blackhart catches the foot, and turns it into the “Rolling Blackout!” Maddox is down, and Blackhart locks his knees into Maddox’s spine and then hooks a dragon sleeper! A dragon clutch submission on Maddox!

Lobo: And Maddox is stuck, he’s got nowhere to go!

V: Only one way to go and that’s back to like, the showers.

Lobo: Maddox is fighting to try and get out, and Blackhart just leans back even further, and Maddox is pulled at a horrible angle, and he has no choice but to tap out! Rain Blackhart has done it!


(BELL RINGS)


*Anderson: Ladies and gentlemen, Maddox has been eliminated, the winner of the match… RAIN BLACKHART AND THE BLACK HAND!!

Sir Oliver: An absolutely brutal confrontation, and Rain Blackhart is down on the mat, exhausted but victorious. One has to think he has certainly earned the Black Hand everything in this match.

Lobo: Yeah it’s hard to argue with…

Sir Oliver: Mr. Walker’s team continues to show their efficiency. Maddox is being taken from the ring as well. Rain gets to enjoy the Dead Man’s Hand structure in victory for the Black Hand.

(Suddenly, a large, imposing figure emerges from the back. The figure wears a blood red, loosely hanging mask from his face, but his walk immediately alerts everyone to who it is.)

Sir Oliver: Is that… my word Old Chap… that is Kruger!

Lobo: Well now we’ll see how CJ’s security force handles this.

Sir Oliver: I believe he just told them it's time to “pack up and go home”.

V: Where’s Devy!?!

Sir Oliver: Presumably worrying over what remains of his party bus.

Lobo: Kruger is walking to the ring and he has a bucket in his hand, and he steps into the cage, staring at the prone body of Rain. Rain is slowly getting to his feet, but is LEVELED by a boot to the face from Kruger. Rain is down and Kruger places the bucket at his feet, pulling Rain up by the hair.

V: Like, what the heck is going on?

Sir Oliver: Kruger is down on one knee and brings Rain up a little, and he dips his hand in the bucket and he’s wiping… my word… he’s wiping what looks to be blood all over the face of Rain.

Lobo: Kruger lets Rain drop to the mat and continues staring down at him as he stands.

Sir Oliver: Kruger was an imposing individual to begin with but this, this is horrifying Old Chap.

Lobo: Kruger seems to have picked his next victim, and we’re out of time. The world will be abuzz again for this year’s Sin City Strike! Thank you everyone for joining us!

(The camera focuses on Kruger standing over Blackhart as the camera fades out.)