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FRIDAY NIGHT FREE-FOR-ALL
EPISODE XXXVI

(The show starts with Elijah Anderson standing in front of a large UP Wrestling banner.)

Anderson: Thank you.

(The camera pans back showing Grace and Mia Garcia standing beside him.)

Garcia & Grace: Thank you.

(It zooms out further. Baptist Lobo is to Grace’s right and Sir Oliver Dawson is on Garcia’s left.)

Lobo & Sir Oliver: Thank you.

Anderson: We hope all of you who celebrate had a wonderful Thanksgiving. There is so much to be grateful for and before we start tonight’s show… we just want to say thank you to everyone who supports UP Wrestling. Please enjoy the show.

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Isabella von Krauss vs. Bubba
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Lobo: Isabella von Krauss debuts tonight.

V: And like, she’s totally not happy about it.

Sir Oliver: Why, whatever do you mean?

V: This girl lives on the top, like me. Being the curtain jerker match isn’t where she wants to be.

Sir Oliver: She has to work her way up.

V: People like Isabella and me don’t work our way up. That’s for unfortunate souls like you.

Lobo: Maybe she should talk to your mom.

V: Or like, maybe I will. You never know. DM me Isabella.

*Anderson: All the way from Hickory, North Carolina… he stands at six feet tall and weighs in at a modest two hundred and sixty-two pounds… he is BUBBA!!!

(“Ugly” by Bubba Sparxxx begins to play as Bubba heads out from behind the curtain. He wears blue jeans, old, black wrestling boots, and black suspenders. A shirt is not present. He pulls the suspenders out, sliding his fingers up and down while sticking his tongue out. He lets them go and they snap hard against his skin. Bubba shakes it off and heads into the ring.)

Lobo: Bubba is looking much better after word came out that the Crimson Mask aka Kruger Olejnik is still in Japan.

V: As is, like most of the roster. Well except Devy. He sweets no one.

*Anderson: She hails from Cologne, Germany... standing at five foot six inches tall and weighing in at one hundred and thirty-five pounds... the Daughter of Sin... ISABELLA VON KRAUSS!!!

(“Circus Apocalypse'' by Vermillion Lies begins playing as Isabella von Krauss walks out from the back. She’s dressed in what appears to be a vibrant black and red ball gown as she heads down to the ring looking like she’s ready for the Prince’s Ball more than she is wrestling a match. She is followed by two clowns, Hohoho and Humhumhum, who are short and scrawny little guys. They hold down the ropes for her to be able to step into the ring and follow her in.

Isabella dances in the middle of the ring, doing a twirl as Hohoho lights the end of her dress on fire. You would think that Isabella would panic, but she spins in place, faster and faster as the flames catch and flash through the entire dress to leave black and red singlet. The twins leave the ring, but remain at ringside as Isabella gets ready for her match.)

Lobo: Isabella von Krauss has pedigree, but how will that translate in the ring?

Sir Oliver: Is she a hard worker regardless of her stature or is she like others we may know.

V: Hey, shut it you old coot. I know that’s directed at me.

Sir Oliver: Ah yes, you flew off the handle as there was not a moment of self reflection when no accusation was made directly towards you.

V: Like, are you getting all philosophical on me?

Lobo: Let’s stop digressing and see what this Isabella has in the ring.

(BELL RINGS)

Lobo: Bubba marches up to her slapping his stomach. Isabella has quite the look on her face.

V: Of like, disgust.

Lobo: And now Isabella is laughing.

Sir Oliver: That’s not a normal laugh mind you.

Lobo: Very maniacal sounding if you ask me. Bubba keeps slapping his belly. Isabella keeps laughing. She gets closer and strikes him in the throat with her fingertips!

V: Bubba won’t be like, laughing now will he.

Sir Oliver: Or slapping his midsection either.

Lobo: Bubba stumbles back holding his throat. Isabella clubs him in the back with a forearm. Bubba falls to his knees and Isabella jumps on his back. She grabs him by the shoulder and whips her head forward headbutting him in the back of the head. Bubba is down!

Sir Oliver: Look at those halfwit clowns out there.

V: Which fans are you talking about?

Sir Oliver: No, Hohoho and Humhumhum. They are very encouraging of Ms. von Krauss.

Lobo: Isabella is fast and struck hard to start off this match, but she is taking a moment to soak in some admiration. Mind you, it isn’t long. She’s right back on the offense pulling up Bubba and sending him into the ropes. He hits the turnbuckle and Isabella rushes in and hurls him back out with a beautiful hurricanrana!

V: Totally impressive.

Lobo: Isabella is showing a great deal of skill. She jumps back up, hits the ropes, and drops a knee down on Bubba’s head.

V: I bet this girl is as aggressive in the ring as she is in real life.

Lobo: She seems to be something. I’m looking forward to finding out more.

V: You’re way too old… and like, ugly for her.

Lobo: I’m not hitting on her. My interest is in her in-ring work.

V: Right. That’s what all old men say about young, curvy women.

Lobo: Back to the action. Isabella has Bubba back up and hits him with a swinging neckbreaker.

Sir Oliver: This man has had some hard luck in the ring.

V: Good. Like, he gets what he deserves. Isabella is totally taking out some frustration on him.

Lobo: She is back on her feet and measuring Bubba. It takes some time, but he is trying to get back up. Isabella waits until the right moment… and hits him with the Krack of the Kharnival!

Sir Oliver: What a chop to the back of the neck.

V: And Bubba is like, out.

Lobo: Isabella places a single foot on Bubba and uses her fingers to follow along with Referee Alexander Xavier Edwards’ count.

Edwards: 1… 2… 3!

Lobo: Just like that Isabella von Krauss earns her first victory in UP Wrestling.

V: She’s going to be a star.

Sir Oliver: You have a lot of faith in her.

V: I like what I see. She reminds me of… well, like me.

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BOYD GAMING HIGH ROLLER CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Jumbo Robinson vs. "Mark Murphy
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Sir Oliver: By Jove, what a match we have next. A contest to determine the recipient of the Boyd Gaming High Stakes Championship, no less.

Lobo: Yeah, this is one hotly contested belt.

V: Well, it might be if Fatty Robinson realised that it gave him the option of cashing in for a shot at the World title. I think he like, totally failed to get that memo. The clue is really in the name.

Lobo: I think he’s playing it smart – making a name for himself first, THEN go for the big one.

Sir Oliver: Conjecture is academic at this juncture, Old Boy. Mr Edwards stands ready, as does Mr Anderson. So let is proceed forthwith to the introductions.

*Anderson: Ladies and Gentlemen, UPW is proud to bring you a fight to determine the fate of the BOYD GAMING HIGH ROLLER CHAMPIONSHIP! Coming down the aisle with his manager, Cliff Ragsdale, weighing in at 265 pounds, I give you "THE MANIAC" MARK MURPHY!

("Fire Water Burn" By The Bloodhound Gang plays as Murphy makes his way to the ring, being led by his manager, Cliff Ragsdale. Murphy laughs at the fans, and sometimes points out different fans and makes fun of them. Ragsdale is wearing a blue cape/shirt with black jeans. Murphy is wearing a blue singlet.)

*Anderson: And his opponent and defending champion! - Coming down the aisle, he is one half of the Robinson Family, here is... JUMBO ROBINSON!!!

"If you're ready for this... (say you're ready for this!!!)?"
"If you're ready for this... (say you're ready for this!!!)?"

(Jumbo Robinson enters to cheers. The bigger member of the Robinson Family tag team is the splitting image of their patriarch, Jab Robinson, in all but one way... he's an even BIGGER behemoth of a man. Jumbo does a little dance for the crowd, but without his brother Jett to dance with him, he's a bit shy.)

"THAT'S THE JOINT"

[His brother Junior comes out behind him in a wheelchair. Jumbo picks his brother up and puts him on his shoulder, while pushing the wheelchair down to the ring. His brother doesn't look pleased.)

Lobo: Looks like we are all set.

(BELL RINGS)

Lobo: And immediately Murphy fires out of his corner to take Jumbo to the mat with a stunning Swinging Neckbreaker!

Sir Oliver: My Word! That was rather swift, was it not?

Lobo: Murphy repeatedly strikes with an elbow to the back of the head, trying to drive Jumbo’s head THROUGH the deck!

V: Yeah, what a start. There’s like GOT to be blood soon for sure.

(Murphy does not let up, but keeps on hammering away at Jumbo until a light glimpsed out of the corner of his eye distracts him. He turns to see Jett, standing at the barrier with the aid of crutches, flicking a lighter on and off.)

Sir Oliver: By George! What splendid cunning. Mr Murphy is a known pyromaniac and the Robinsons are using that fact to distract him.

V: Lame-O! Just let him pulverise the beached whale.

(Murphy gestures to Jett to get lost – only far less politely – and then turns back to dealing with Jumbo. Jumbo, though, uses that brief break to push up from the floor and clobber Murphy with a monstrous back hand chop.)

Sir Oliver: That was a well telegraphed blow. Unfortunately for Mr Murphy he was looking in entirely the opposite direction and so caught that chest denting blow without the capacity for any mitigation.

V: You mean like it nearly caved his damn chest in!

(Jumbo barrels forward and crushes Murphy into a corner, but Cliff Ragsdale sidles up and whacks him on the foot with his stick before innocently turning away. Jumbo hops back. Murphy, although winded, sends a boot out to knock Jumbo down onto his ass.)

Sir Oliver: There certainly seems to be no lack of interested external parties standing ready to take action.

Lobo: Ordinarily Jett would stop Ragsdale, but being on crutches – courtesy of that brutal attack by Vicious and Vile – he’s limited in what he can do and Ragsdale knows that.

(Murphy pauses only to take in some much needed air. It’s not a long pause and he’s able to catch Jumbo with a Shining Wizard as he slowly stands. Jumbo falls back down and huffs out several “I am one with the pain!”s before again getting back up; this time by using the ropes.)

Lobo: It’s a good showing from Murphy; better than I expected if I’m honest.

Sir Oliver: I concur, Old Bean. The gentleman has not lacked aggression.

(Murphy pauses. He looks to Ragsdale, who immediately frowns and makes an urgent shooing motion – effectively telling him to get on with it! Murphy turns purposefully and runs to deliver a crunching Bodyslam. As he bounces back off Jumbo, he catches the man’s thick neck and hurls him bodily down to the mat. Jumbo rolls with the blow and comes to a low crouch. Murphy charges again and hits Jumbo with a Catapult Neck Snap!)

Sir Oliver: By Jove! That’s a nasty blow and no mistake.

Lobo: For sure. Jumbo will be feeling that one for a while.

V: Not if Murphy like, totally snaps his neck.

(Murphy pulls Jumbo up by the head and applies a Cross Face lock, but Jumbo uses his bulk to lever himself up and then fall backwards- crushing Murphy beneath him. Ragsdale briefly buries his head in his hand, before looking back up to yell at Murphy. Jett leans back against the barrier and raises both crutches skyward, cheering enthusiastically. Murphy is stuck. His shoulders are pinned. The referee starts the count.

Edwards: ONE! - TWO!! - THR’-

Lobo: No! Murphy got an arm free and managed to claw at Jumbo’s eyes. That was enough to get the big guy to roll aside.

Sir Oliver: Indeed, and Mr Ragsdale is punching a fist into a palm now, instructing Murphy to step things up somewhat.

Lobo: Somewhat?

Sir Oliver: I was endeavouring to be diplomatic.

(Murphy rolls to the ropes and steps through to buy more time. Jumbo slowly stands and rubs his eyes attempting to clear his vision. Jett again flicks the lighter on and off in an effort to distract Murphy and keep his attention off his recovering brother. Murphy yells angrily at Jett and Ragsdale marches around the ring to snatch the lighter out of Jett’s hand.)

Sir Oliver: Well, that’s rather put paid to that strategy, has it not, Old Chap?

Lobo: Yeah, looks like – No! See up there! On the ramp. Junior is sitting in his wheelchair holding a lighter aloft. And now – LOOK! Look around, there are plenty of fans in here with lighters and they are holding them up -along with a lot of cell phones. There’s a LOT of distracting light now!

V: Yeah, but Ragsdale is slapping the stupid out of Murphy and telling him to like, FOCUS. Like, what’s the big issue? It’s just a few fucking lights.

(Murphy gets back into the ring, but is met by Jumbo, who grabs him and takes him over with a Belly-to-belly Suplex. Jumbo then drops for a crushing Elbow Slam – that Murphy evades. He rolls aside and swiftly back to his feet. A quick wipe of his nose and he blasts Jumbo with a Mafia Kick. He follows up with a European Uppercut and then a Heart Punch.)

Sir Oliver: By George! He’s certainly taking the fight to him now!

V: Yeah, if he can keep this up he should like, totally be our next High Roller champion.

(Murphy maintains his assault. He catches Jumbo with a nasty Low Blow – that is immediately called by Edwards, but Murphy merely nods in accepting the Official Warning and continues to rain down Smash after smash on Jumbo’s head. Eventually he knocks him to the ground. He then stamps on the man’s head before dropping to cover.

Edwards: ONE! - TWO!! - THRE’-

Lobo: Shoulder up!

Sir Oliver: Quite so, Old Chap and it would appear that being one with the pain can pay certain dividends.

(Edwards calls for the break, but Ragsdale instructs Murphy not to! He tells him to lean on the man’s windpipe. Murphy does as instructed and collects a second Official warning. He then breaks and allows a gagging Jumbo to stand. Jumbo leans heavily into the ropes. Murphy looks to attack, but Edwards refuses. He counts, but Jumbo straightens and faces Murphy with a purpose whilst reciting his mantra “I am one with the pain!” Both men then close and this time there’s an equal exchange of heavy blows. The balance is broken as Jumbo spins to catch Murphy with a Spinning Lariat. Murphy falls, but kicks out, catching Jumbo’s knee. The big man falls. This time though, Murphy rolls aside and does NOT get squashed. Ragsdale orders him to finish Jumbo.)

Sir Oliver: “Go for the kill!” All rather savage, is it not?

Lobo: Whatever it takes, I think and here comes Murphy – full of menace. He boots Jumbo in the ribs and Jumbo rolls across the canvas to stop any swift repetition. Murphy follows and – What the!?

V: Whoa! Things just got interesting.

Sir Oliver: It’s that brute, Vicious. He’s stalking around the ring and stops before Mr Jett Robinson. Now he pulls a hand back to – Oh. He simply smirks and walks on. Curiouser and curiouser.

Lobo: Now he walks around to where Murphy is. He nods and indicates Jumbo. Murphy looks confused.

V: D’uh. That is SO not a new look on him.

Lobo: Murphy bends as Vicious beckons him to listen. He – DAMN! Vicious just PUNCHED Murphy in the face and then pulled him through the ropes! Implant DDT! Into the concrete! Ragsdale is beside himself. He’s furious. He rushes around to -

V: Stop. Stop dead in his tracks; like any sane person wants to be faced with THAT monstrosity.

Sir Oliver: My word! Has that beast grown? It looks positively titanic!

Lobo: So do its jaws!

(Vicious stamps on Murphy’s head. He then points at Jett, then Murphy’s knee.)

Lobo: It’s like he’s asking Jett whether he wants Vicious to CRIPPLE Murphy! Did Junior HIRE Wicked to ensure the win? I mean, that’s ….weird right, given what happened the week before.

V: No, it makes perfect sense. He saw how effective they were and everyone knows Wicked can be bought; so best get their services before your opponent does. Like totally switched on thinking.

(BELL RINGS)

*Anderson: Due to external interference Jumbo Robinson is DISQUALIFIED! The winner of the match is Mark Murphy! However…..as titles do NOT change hands by disqualification, Jumbo Robinson remains the BOYD GAMING HIGH ROLLER CHAMPION!

Lobo: And there! Look! Vile steps out from behind the curtain. She walks up behind Junior and …..just taps him lightly on the head.

Sir Oliver: That poor young man looks quite horrified.

Lobo: He’s not stupid. He knows how dangerous Vile is. But, she just walks away. Vicious and Paz follow. Damn that is one strange outcome. I’d love to know what the hell just happened there. I guess we’ll hopefully find out later. Right now we’ve yet MORE scintillating action coming right up.

V: So you say, but all I’m hearing is you yacking! Get on with it!

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Candy vs. Joe Nobody
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Lobo: “And next up is a match in which neither competitor seems to have much if any respect towards each other.”

Sir Oliver: “Quite, just as Miss Candy has formed very strong opinions against Mr. Nobody, Joe does not appear to see Candy as a threat and is already looking past her to an opportunity at Vendetta that has not yet been presented.”

V: “Yeah, Joe don’t know Candy and she’s called the baddest bitch for a reason.”

Lobo: “We’ll see how this unfolds as we go to Elijah Anderson for the introductions for this match.”

*Anderson: Introducing first… hailing from Sacramento, California, she stands at five foot nine inches and weighs in at one hundred and eighty pounds...she is THEE BADDEST BITCH of UPW.....CANDY!!!

("Boss Bitch" by Doja Cat blares throughout the arena. The fans go up and start screaming. The arena starts flickering in pink and purple lights. Candy struts out from behind the curtain. She stops at the top of the ramp posed with her hands on her hips, left leg slightly inverted, leaning slightly to the side. She’s wearing a pair of shiny destroyed denim booty shorts, a turquoise leather sports bra and a pair of black combat boots. She starts strutting down the runway in true top model fashion. She slowly walks up the steps taking in all the fans, gets into the ring and walks the center, raising her hands in the air and turning to wave at the fans.)

*Anderson: And her opponent hails from Detroit, Michigan... weighing in at one hundred and ninety-five pounds and standing at six-foot, one inch tall... he is The Prince of Perfection... JOE NOBODY!!!

("Sick of Me" by Beartooth begins to play. The camera zooms into Nobody's face who smirks and adjusts his tie before making his way to the ring. As makes it up two steps and stops before turning around to give a young fan his signature fedora.)

Lobo: “Edwards calls for the bell as Candy and Joe lock up and immediately Candy drops and turns it into a monkey flip sending Joe into the corner.”

Sir Oliver: “And Mr. Nobody gets to his feet and is applauding Miss Candy for her opening maneuver, going so far as extending his hand to her.”

V: “Candy is gonna like, shove that hand up his ass if he’s not careful.”

(Candy gets to her feet and pounces Joe with a Lou Thez Press, taking him down and raining punches to his head. Joe shifts his weight and rolls into reversing positions, Nobody then gets up and immediately drops a leg across Candy’s chest. Joe then pulls Candy up by her arm only to cinch in an abdominal stretch)

Lobo: “Joe Nobody using his years of experience to get Candy in an abdominal stretch early in the match but Candy also very experienced as she drops herself and is able to roll under and pin Joe Nobody but he quickly kicks out and both get back to their feet and stare each other down.”

Sir Oliver: “It would seem that Mr. Joe Nobody has realized that Miss Candy is not an opponent to be underestimated tonight.”

(Both wrestlers tun and bounce off the ropes, Joe goes for a leap frog as Candy ducks down, forward rolls under Joe then springboards off the second rope and catches Joe in a cutter as he was running towards her)

Lobo: “Very fluid and well placed was Candy right there as she climbs up to the top turnbuckle and frog splash, but Joe rolls and Candy gets nothing but mat.”

V: “Oooooo, that’s gonna leave a mark.”

(Joe wastes no time as he goes to lock in a camel clutch, but Candy blocks the attempt and hooks in a fujiwara armbar which Joe then shifts into a pinning predicament by trying to hold Candy’s shoulders to the ground. Candy releases and twists out following with a knee to Joe Nobody’s head.)

Sir Oliver: “It would appear that Joe Nobody is still underestimating Miss Candy’s skills and abilities.”

(Candy rams Joe Nobody into the corner and the referee has to separate them. Candy rushes but Joe kicks her. Candy takes out Joe’s knee from the back. Candy keeps going for the knee, but Joe turns it into a hammerlock. They break and get back to their feet, but Joe drops Candy with a shot to the nose. Candy tackles Joe Nobody and mounts him with rights.)

Lobo: “And the pace has picked up as both are starting to turn up the level of aggression in this match. And both competitors have ended up outside the ring as Joe shoves Candy face-first into the ring post, then the barrier. Joe Nobody returns to the ring as the referee counts and Candy recovers at ringside. Candy comes back in but Joe stomps her and goes for a pump-handle slam, but Candy blocks it, turning it into a backbreaker. Candy kicks Joe in the back of the neck and now stands tall as the crowd boos and cheers.”

(Candy man-handles Joe, slamming his face into the mat over and over. Candy stands tall for the crowd now. Candy goes for the top rope again but gets caught by Joe Nobody who turns it around and runs her shoulder-first into the ring post. Candy falls out to the floor as the crowd goes wild. Joe Nobody follows and pulls Candy up to throw back into the ring, but Candy reverses and sends Joe into the ring apron and then to the ground. Candy then goes to the apron but then climbs to the top turnbuckle, she goes for the moonsault to the floor, but Joe jumps up on the apron and shoves Candy off the top, to the floor. Candy hits her head on the barrier and may have hurt her knee on the fall. Joe follows Candy and throws her back into the ring.”)

Lobo: “The action finally returns to the ring as Joe Nobody comes back in through the ropes. He goes and takes Candy’s leg and slams the knee into the mat. He does it again and again and then drops it and takes a step back to allow Edwards to check on Candy. She pushes him off and stands up being careful not to put much weight on her left leg but refuses to show any pain on her face.”

Sir Oliver: “Indeed, Miss Candy is showing quite the poker face, trying not to let her opponent know how badly she might be hurt.”

V: “Like Joe can’t figure out she’s a one-legged woman in an ass kicking contest.”

(Joe and Candy face off as Candy clotheslines Joe Nobody then mounts Joe with more strikes. Candy rocks Joe in the nose but then he elbows her into the corner. Candy with a big chop and Joe Nobody returns the favor. Candy with more big rights until the referee pulls her off. Joe blocks a kick and decks Candy in the corner again. Joe kicks Candy in the face. Candy catches Joe Nobody for a tilt-a-whirl slam but it’s blocked with a backbreaker attempt, which is also blocked. Candy ends up slamming Joe with a powerbomb, but Joe kicks out. Candy rolls Joe over for another quick pin attempt but only gets a 2 count. They trade more offense on the mat but get up and Candy sends Joe into the turnbuckles. Joe Nobody turns it around in the corner and unloads with kicks, then punches. Fans do duel chants now. Candy launches Joe into the turnbuckles with a big overhead suplex. Candy kips up and plays to the crowd. She talks trash and drags Joe over for another pin attempt. Candy goes to the top now, stepping on Joe to get there. Candy climbs up for the moonsault. She goes for it but lands on her feet as Joe Nobody moves)

Lobo: “And business has picked up as Candy has shown Joe Nobody she’s not to be looked past on his way to his desired shot at the High Roller Title.”

V: “Joe’s getting his ass handed to him.”

(Candy taunts Joe while down, but he slaps her. Candy goes for a suplex but Joe rolls her for a 2 count. Joe Nobody sends Candy to the apron but she fights in, hanging Joe up on the top rope. Candy regroups at ringside as the referee counts. Candy comes in with a big boot but it’s blocked. Joe unloads while Candy is stuck on the apron now. Joe Nobody with kicks and punches, then a big second rope leg drop over the back of the neck. Candy kicks out at 2. Fans chant “this is awesome!” now. They get up and trade strikes. Joe takes Candy down into a double arm bar, into a roll-up for 2)

Sir Oliver: “The crowd has really gotten into this matchup. This is turning into quite the event.”

Lobo: “A surprise to some but remember we have two ring veterans in there doing what they do best. And this is a fantastic example of their abilities.”

(Candy taunts Joe Nobody as he crawls to the ropes. Joe with a back elbow to knock Candy away. They tangle some more but Candy levels him with a big boot for a close 2 count. Candy yells at the referee and shows some frustration and then goes for a figure four. Joe blocks the attempt and comes back with an inverted DDT for a close 2 count in the middle of the ring. Joe stomps his boot on Candy to keep her down. As Joe turns to play to the crown, Candy gets up and when Joe turns back towards her Candy hits the superkick. Candy then climbs up to the top again)

Lobo: “Candy is quite the risk taker but what is she… wait is it… it is! Candy with the CandyTKO! The shooting star press hits and Edwards is there for the count… one… two… and Joe Nobody kicks out!”

(Joe Nobody drags Candy for the Figure Four but doesn’t have it fully locked in as Candy reverses it. Now Joe grabs the bottom rope to break it but Candy takes advantage of the 5 count. me!” again as Candy and Joe recover from the submissions on the mat. Candy knocks Joe from the apron to the floor with a drop kick. Candy goes to the top rope for the big moonsault to the floor and she connects, taking Joe down. Candy barks to the camera “I’m the baddest bitch in UPW! And that (points at Joe on the ground) that is just a bitch”)

Lobo: “Strong words from Candy as she rolls Joe Nobody back into the ring, covers. This could be it.”

Sir Oliver: “No! Referee Edwards sees that Candy is using the ropes for leverage and breaks the pin. A lucky break for Mr. Nobody.”

V: “How much longer can this go? I want to see my sweet Devy!”

Sir Oliver: “And again young miss, I must remind you that we are professionals with a job to do so please focus on what is happening in this match and not looking googly eyed thinking about your boyfriend.”

V: “My World Champion boyfriend! And the only job you can do is a sloppy truck stop blowjo….”

Lobo: “WILL YOU TWO KNOCK IT OFF! Back in the ring we see Candy looking to hit her finisher, she’s going for the Sweet Tooth and Joe Nobody blocks the attempt reversing it with a belly to belly suplex! He’s slow to follow up as Candy rolls into the corner. She pulls herself up and waits for an opening. Joe is back up, Candy is ready to pounce and she’s caught by Joe Nobody’s Denial of Perfection! Candy is down! Joe Nobody with the pin… Edwards making the count one… two… THREE!”

Sir Oliver: And after a very exciting and hard-fought battle, Joe Nobody with a well-deserved victory.”

V: “Yeah it was like, better than I was expecting but still Joe is no Devy.”

*Anderson: (in the ring) “The winner of the match via pinfall… the Prince of Perfection... JOE NOBODY!”

(Edwards raises Joe’s hand in victory as Candy gingelly rolls out of the ring and limps to the back)

Lobo: “Joe Nobody definitely has made the case tonight that he should be considered a contender for the High Roller championship. Maybe he will get that shot at Vendetta, but we will have to wait and see.”

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THC vs. The All Star Express
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Sir Oliver: Next we have a tag team contest with THC taking on The All Star Express.

Lobo: THC made up of Annie and Carson Castle are a formidable duo.

Sir Oliver: The All Star Express is of course composed of Ron Masterson and Bryan Black. They are former Tag Team Champions and Mr. Masterson is a former Sin City Champion while Mr. Black is a former World Champion. This is going to be a tough match for THC.

V: The Castles are about to get pulverized ha ha ha ha!

*Anderson: Our next event is a tag team match. Coming out now is the Knotty Scotsman and the Thunder Ki. Give it up for Bryan Black and Ron Masterson! They are... THE ALLSTAR EXPRESS!!

(BTO's ""Taking Care of Business"" plays as Bryan and Ron head to the ring. They slap the fans' hands as they walk by.)"

Sir Oliver: They look ready.

V: Yes they do. Time to trounce.

*Anderson: "*Anderson: Ladies and Gentlemen….Let’s get ready to RAISE…SOME…HELL! Coming to the ring, 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…let’s 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.)"

*Anderson: Your referee is Alexander Xavier Edwards.

Lobo: The bell rings and Annie will begin against the Thunder Kid himself, Ron Masterson.

Sir Oliver: Interesting as Annie will be starting off.

Lobo: As Annie gives the twin birds to the crowd again, Masterson grabs her in a lock up and swings her over with an arm drag, then another and another.

Sir Oliver: Poor Annie doesn’t know what hit her.

V: She should have been less concerned about pissing off the crowd and what is with that outfit. So last week.

Lobo: Masterson grabs Annie and hits a body slam. He quickly tags in Black who jumps over the top rope and hits a leg drop across the neck and chest!

Quick cover…One…Tw…Annie kicks out.

Sir Oliver. The All Star Express is a well oiled machine. These young competitors sure do bring it as they say.

V: Did you just say “bring it”!? Stay in your lane, old man. Like really.

Sir Oliver: Pardon me?!

Lobo: Black picks up Annie, throws her into the ropes and hits a flying clothesline.

Sir Oliver: Mr. Black may be pound for pound one of the stronger competitors in UPW. But Annie has proven that she can take a beating.

Lobo: Black picks her up, knee to the gut, back fist…he picks her up and begins spinning around and around and around.

Sir Oliver: Annie is caught in an Airplane Spin. This is making me dizzy.

Lobo: Black drops her down and tags in Masterson, who jumps in, picks her up and hits a Double Underhook Suplex as Annie goes down hard.

V: I am not sure like why but this is so enjoyable?

Sir Oliver: Carson Castle is going crazy as is Charlie Castle on the outside but the All Star Express have been 100% offense.

Lobo: Masterson stands over Annie and applies the Texas CloverLeaf and it is cinched in.

Sir Oliver: Annie is screaming in pain.

V: Yeah she is.

Lobo: Carson runs in and nails Masterson to break the count. But now Black is in and he drop kicks Carson Castle and the big man goes down. The referee points at Black to go back to his corner and his does.

Sir Oliver: But Masterson is precise; he picks up Annie in a SUPLEX and holds her up.

*CROWD: ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE, SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15….

Lobo: Masterson drops Castle with the Stalling Suplex and quickly tags in Black, who climbs to the second rope and hits a Flying Elbow Smash. COVER..ONE..TWO…kick out by Annie Castle.

Sir Oliver: Annie Castle is resilient I tell you.

V: She is getting pummeled. Like she is like a rag doll.

Lobo: Black stands up and hits a Backbreaker. He jumps outside the ring apron and motions for Annie to get up.

Sir Oliver: He is setting her up for his WALL finisher.

Lobo: Annie is up and Black launches himself but Annie rolls out of the way and is able to tag in Carson Castle who comes in like a house of fire.

V: This should be good.

Lobo: Castle picks up the stunned black and connects with a series of punches and kicks as he launches the smaller man into the corner. Carson Castle with a running clothesline. He lets out a primal scream and whips Black into the opposite corner. He chases after him with a flying shoulder smash but Black MOVES and Castle hits into the corner post and goes down hard.

V: The dude just totally missed him.

Sir Oliver: Pound for pound Mr. Black is one of the quickest wrestlers in UPW.

V: Seriously?!?

Lobo: Black grabs Castle and hits him with a spinning back fist. Black follows up with a Dragon Whip and the big man goes down. Black with a tag to Masterson. Ron Masterson grabs Castle and whips him into the corner and connects with a flying knee. Castle is down. COVER..

ONE….TWO…KICK OUT

Lobo: Masterson is bench pressed off Castle who gets up but is groggy. Masterson puts the boots to him, he jumps outside the ropes and connects with a Slingshot Shoulder Block as Castle is down but the momentum propels him into his corner and Annie runs in.

Sir Oliver: A woman scorned is a dangerous woman.

V: Like duh.

Lobo: Annie jumps on Masterson and hits a Tornado DDT. She screams and begins stomping on Ron Masterson. She hits a Double Standing Stomp. Annie Castle is going to the top rope!

Sir Oliver: Going high risk here. I recall one time at a safari in Madagascar.

V: NO ONE CARES. LIKE NO ONE!!

Sir Oliver: Pardon me?!

Lobo: Annie Castle with a Split Leg Moonsault but Masterson moves and Annie hits the mat hard. Masterson tags in Black who marks up Annie and hits the WALL. He flies at Annie Castle and crushes her under his weight…

ONE…TWO..NO..Carson Castle is back in and he pulls Black off Annie. Here comes Ron Masterson but Carson Castle has had enough. He knife chops Masterson and kicks him in the face. He Gorilla Press Picks up Black and slams him to the mat.

Sir Oliver: The referee has lost all control.

V: This is great.

Lobo: Edwards finally pushes Carson Castle back to his corner. But Annie is still hurt and Black is up.

Sir Oliver: Pound for Pound Mr. Black is the most resilient competitor in UPW.

V: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Lobo: Black picks up Annie Castle and puts her in another Airplane Spin….round and round and round.

Sir Oliver: Not sure how much more Ms. Castle can take.

Lobo: Carson is in but Masterson heads him off.

V: Look at Charlie

Lobo: With the referee separating Carson Castle and Ron Masterson he doesn’t see Charlie Castle punch Black in the face. Black drops Annie on top of him and goes down hard.

Sir Oliver: Shenanigans from THC

Lobo: Annie grabs Black and hits a spinning back kick. She tags in Carson Castle who is fresh. Castle hits Black with a short arm clothesline and then quickly runs and nails Masterson in the face with a forearm sending Masterson to the floor. Black is up but he is met with a Superman Punch. Black is down and in big trouble.

Sir Oliver: THC has really turned it around and looks at Charlie Castle.

Lobo: With the referee not looking, Charlie Castle just hit a running knee to the face of Masterson. Back in the ring Carson Castle picks up Black in a high military press and drops him into a DDT...

Sir Oliver: He just hit the HELLRAISER!

V: That is a cool move.

Lobo: Carson grabs Black for a wheelbarrow suplex and tags in Annie who goes to the top rope. Annie launches off the rope and hits a 12 Gauge Slug (Shining Wizard) as Carson flings the opponent into her knee for extra impact. Black is down.

COVER

One…Two…THREEEE!!!!

V: Masterson like, let Black get pinned. What a wuss.

Sir Oliver: The All Star Express had this under control until the interference from Charlie Castle!

*Anderson: The winners of the match THC!

(THC celebrates in the middle of the ring with Charlie Castle as the crowd boos.)

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David Berg vs. Jack Ruby
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Lobo: I'm really looking forward to this next matchup between UPW veteran Jack Ruby and rising star, David Berg.

Sir Oliver: This is sure to be a very physical contest, but a fair contest between two athletes who respect one another.

V: Translation...yawn fest! When are we gonna see some blood?

Anderson: Hailing from Jerusalem, in Israel. He stands 6'3 and he weighs 235 pounds. He is the King of the Streets, David Berg!

(Civil War by Guns N' Roses begins to play as the fans look over. As the song picks up steam, David Berg walks out. He is wearing dark black camouflage pants, no shirt and holds a giant Israeli flag as he saunters to the ring to a mixed reaction. He places the flag near the announcers and then adroitly hops over the ring ropes, ready for action. The look on his face is consistently stoic with a twinge of anger and annoyance)


Anderson: Coming down to the ring at six foot five inches tall and weighing two hundred and thirty pounds... from right here in Las Vegas... he is SMILIN' JACK RUBY!!!

("Family Tradition" by Hank Williams Jr. plays as Smilin' Jack comes out from the curtains. Jack is wearing a leather riding coat, a ragged cowboy hat and scuffed cowboy boots. He has on a white singlet to wrestle. Jack carries a pool cue across his shoulders, occasionally taking it in one hand and spinning it like a baton. Jack will take off his hat and riding coat, hand them to the ring attendant, and then climb into the ring. Jack puts his pool cue down in his corner on the apron.)


(Berg and Ruby lock up in a collar and elbow tie up. Berg comes out on top and arm drags Ruby. Ruby rolls to his feet and is caught with a second arm drag. Ruby rolls up again and is hit by a drop kick from Berg. Berg quickly goes for the cover.)

Edwards: ONE…

TWO…

KICKOUT!

Lobo: David Berg is wasting no time trying to put Jack Ruby away.

Sir Oliver: Which is an excellent strategy for the rookie, Berg. The longer the match drags on, the more opportunities for Ruby to use his veteran experience to pull out the victory.

V: It would be a lot cooler if he'd use the pool cue.

(Berg goes in to pick up Ruby and catches three forearm shots to the gut. Ruby stands and lands a hard knee lift. Ruby hip tosses Berg over and hits a knee drop to Berg's forehead. Ruby whips Berg into the ropes and Berg ducks a clothesline. Berg rebounds and Ruby swings another clothesline which Berg ducks. Berg rebounds and slides between Ruby's legs. As Ruby turns, Berg hits a stiff spinning thrust kick to Ruby's abdomen. Berg follows up with a series of jabs and thigh kicks. Ruby does his best to cover up but is forced to take a knee. Berg runs the ropes, and is shocked as Ruby pops up quickly, slamming Berg to the mat with a spine buster.)

Sir Oliver: That was a very impactful maneuver!

V: #splat

Lobo: Ruby is looking to follow up. Wait! As Ruby goes to pick up Berg, Berg catches the arm and wraps his legs for a triangle choke! He really has it cinched in on Ruby.

Sir Oliver: Indeed! David Berg calls this "The Iron Dome."

V: I call it game over for Ruby!

(Ruby tries to pull free, but the hold is locked too tightly. Ruby pulls Berg off the mat and slams him down. Berg holds tight. Ruby tries to lift Berg again, but slips, allowing Berg to cinch in the hold tighter. Ruby begins to go limp and Edwards steps in to check on Ruby. He lifts Ruby's free arm and releases it. It falls limp at Ruby's side. Again, Edwards lifts the arm and it falls.)

Lobo: That's two! If Ruby's arm falls a third time, the match is over.

V: Like, great. One match closer to seeing my Devy!

Sir Oliver: Edwards lifts the arm and...NO! Jack Ruby is digging deep within his reserves to stay conscious.

(Ruby begins to shake his free arm and works his legs underneath him, raising up once again. Ruby then heaves Berg off the mat and into the air, stumbling forward. With a sudden burst of energy, Ruby rushes forward and slams Berg into the turnbuckle. Berg releases the hold and both men collapse to the mat.)

V: Whoa! I didn't think the old dude had it in him.

Lobo: A desperation move there for sure, but it has kept Ruby in the fight.

Sir Oliver: David Berg is quite the submission artist. Had Ruby spent much more time in that hold, he would have surely succumbed.

(Berg makes it to his feet first, Ruby still feeling the effects of the Iron Dome. Berg picks up Ruby and takes him over with a gutwrench suplex. Berg follows up with a series of stomps to the prone Ruby. Berg picks up Ruby and flings him into the turnbuckles. Berg rushes in, but Ruby raises a boot and knocks Berg back. Ruby shoots out of the corner with a devastating lariat.)

Lobo: Jack Ruby is looking to turn the tide here. He picks up Berg and plants him with a brain buster.

V: That will rattle your teeth.

Sir Oliver: Ruby goes for the pin.

Edwards: ONE…

TWO…

KICKOUT!

(Ruby grabs Berg and hauls him to his feet, taking him over with a belly to belly suplex. Ruby bounces off the ropes for a leg drop, but Berg rolls out of the way. Both men are down on the mat. Ruby pulls himself up first and goes to pick up Berg, but gets a kick to the side of the head for his trouble. Berg gets to his feet and hits a quick series of kicks. Berg grabs Ruby and takes him over with a T Bone suplex.)

Lobo: It looks like Berg smells blood here.

(Berg grabs Ruby and hits a guy buster. As Ruby starts to get up, Berg hits a spinning back kick to Ruby's gut. Berg hits another spinning kick to Ruby's midsection, doubling him over. Berg whips Ruby into the ropes and hits him with a flying spinning side kick.)

Sir Oliver: Jack Ruby was rocked to his core by that 1947 kick from Berg.

Lobo: Ruby is down on his knees and here comes Berg with the Hebrew Hammer! NO!!! Ruby moved out of the way at the last possible second and he's got the Iron Claw applied! Berg is fighting the pain but the claw is locked in tight! David Berg is tapping out!

Anderson: Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of this match via submission…"SMILIN" JACK RUBY!!!

V: Wait...what? I was looking at my phone. What just happened?

Sir Oliver: Miss Vee, Jack Ruby used his wealth of experience to overcome the impressive athletic ability of David Berg.

Lobo: Both men were very impressive in that match, but at the end of the day, it was Ruby who was able to secure that important victory

Sir Oliver: Make no mistake, both Ruby and Berg have a lot of momentum going into Vendetta.

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Rain Blackhart vs. Maddox vs. Dillian DeHaven
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Sir Oliver: Ladies and gentlemen, this next match should be quite entertaining as we have three individuals who are tied to the history of the Sin City Championship. While this is a non-title encounter, one must believe this could very well have title implications as Rain Blackhart, Maddox, and Dillian DeHaven lock up tonight.

Lobo: Yeah Oli, this is gonna be a good one.

V: Like, less talk and let’s get to the ring.

*Anderson: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is scheduled for one fall and is a triple threat match! Introducing first… He hails from New York City....standing at six feet on inches tall and weighing in at one hundred and eight five pounds....UPW's Top Tier Talent....Maddox!!!!!

(The arena goes dark and "Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion blares throughout the speakers. The screen above the entrance lights up and starts scrolling through a few of Maddox's GQ-esque model shots, the lights turn back up and there is Maddox standing there posed, face with attitude, taking in all of the fan's applause like he's about to strut down one of the runways in Milan. He's wearing a black sleeveless crop top, black destroyed mid thigh denim shorts, a pair of black combat boots, his hair is slightly wet, curly and messy. Candy struts out behind him as Maddox starts to make his way down the aisle with his focus completely on the ring. He slaps some fans hands along the way and at the bottom of the ramp he walks to the steps and into the ring. He runs to the ropes, bounces off a set and then settles in the middle of the ring, flipping his hair while some water from his curls flies into the audience. He takes in all the applause.)

*Anderson: Introducing second… 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.)

*Anderson: And finally, From Lexington, Kentucky... he stands at five foot eleven inches tall and weighs in tonight at two hundred and ten pounds... representing the Black Hand with his business manager Terrance Christopher… he is “the Professional” RAIN BLACKHART!!!

("Still Unbroken" by Lynyrd Skynyrd to play as Rain walks out to the ring with a three-quarter length black leather coat with a hood over his head. His black pants with the Black Hand logo on the right leg in silver and his personal logo of a black heart with a blade piercing it outlined in silver on the left, black boots with silver kick pads, silver knee and elbow pads and the trademark black glove on his right hand. He strolls out with his manager, Terrance Christopher a step behind, dressed in a custom made 3-piece suit, alligator shoes, ivory walking stick and a black glove on his right hand also. When Blackheart enters the ring, he stands in the center, pulls off the hood and he and Terrance raise their gloved hands.)

(BELL RINGS)

Lobo: There’s the bell and all three men begin eyeing each other. DeHaven walks to the middle of the ring and seems to be challenging either to step up. Looks like Maddox is willing to take the challenge, and Rain leans back into turnbuckle to watch.

V: Like, smart to rest.

Sir Oliver: Both men lock up and Maddox throws on a standing side headlock, and he gives it a twist, but DeHaven throws him off and into the ropes. Shoulderblock by DeHaven takes Maddox down, and Maddox rolls backward and up to his feet, shaking out his shoulder. Rain gives a sarcastic applause.

Lobo: Maddox is asking Rain if he wants a chance, and Rain seems content to wait this one out.

(Maddox and DeHaven lock up again, this time Maddox ducks behind and gets a waistlock on DeHaven, ducking his attempts at throwing back elbows to catch him. Maddox runs DeHaven into the ropes, looking for a roll up but DeHaven holds on, and Maddox rolls to his feet. DeHaven goes for a clothesline, but it’s ducked by Maddox who gets caught by Blackheart in a double leg takedown. Blackheart gets to his feet and then gets caught with a hard right from DeHaven. Blackheart shoots a double leg attempt on DeHaven, but DeHaven backs into the corner to keep it from happening. He begins driving elbows into Rain’s spine, making him release.)

V: Like, a good counter by Dillian.

Lobo: Rain gets out of the corner and Dillian charges him with a clothesline, ducked by Rain and he takes him down to the mat and transitions into an armbar. DeHaven is just out of reach of the ropes and Rain pulls back on the arm, getting his feet under him to add leverage.

Sir Oliver: And here comes Maddox with a stomp to the stomach of Rain, breaking up the armbar. Maddox pulls Blackheart up to his feet and whips him into the ropes, catching him with a dropkick that tags him right on the chin as he comes back. Maddox with a cover, one… but Rain kicks out with authority.

V: Like, he’s not gonna win with just a dropkick early in the match.

(Maddox gets to his feet and Dillian is up as well, with both men locking up. DeHaven slams him to the mat with a body slam, and then drops to a knee, looking to slap on a reverse chinlock but Maddox kips up to his feet. As he does, Blackheart is up as well and all three men keep eyes on each other before all meeting in the middle of the ring, throwing punches at each other. DeHaven gets the upper hand for a moment, elbowing Rain and headbutting Maddox. He lifts Rain into the air and hits a bodyslam on him, then drops an elbow. As he gets up, Maddox has cleared the cobwebs and hits him with a spin wheel kick, knocking him back into the corner.)

Lobo: DeHaven finds himself back in the corner, and Maddox with a monkey flip that takes him out of the corner. Maddox gets to his feet and Blackheart clips the leg right out from under him! Blackheart targeted that right leg and it bent awkward. Blackheart drapes Maddox’s leg over the bottom rope and starts slamming down on it.

Sir Oliver: Rain Blackheart is a technician of calibre and he is targeting the leg with those strikes. He has previously targeted the arm of DeHaven, so he is picking a body part on each opponent to negate their strengths.

V: Like, astute observation there, gramps.

Sir Oliver: I beg your pardon.

(Blackheart continues to work the leg of Maddox, and he drops an elbow before grapevining it. Maddox tries to reach for the ropes but it’s just out of reach. Meanwhile, DeHaven has gotten to his feet, and he begins stomping away on Maddox as well. DeHaven drops a fist across Maddox’s forehead and goes for a cover, getting a two before Blackheart shoves him off. Blackheart and DeHaven get to their feet and Blackheart locks in a modified armbar to continue working the arm but DeHaven headbutts him and then slams him to the mat with a belly-to-belly suplex. DeHaven hooks the leg but only gets a two count on Blackheart as well.)

Lobo: The action is fast and each person trying to get a bit of momentum to swing their way, it looks like DeHaven might be in the driver seat right now.

Sir Oliver: It certainly looks that way as he brings Blackheart to his feet and whips him into the rope, catching him in a sidewalk slam on the way back. Cover only gets a two count though. DeHaven brings Blackheart back up and lifts him up, backbreaker. He holds him over the knee, keeping the pressure right there in the lower back.

V: Like, meanwhile Maddox is getting up and having a hard time on that leg.

Lobo: He sure is. He’s holding onto the ropes as DeHaven drops Blackheart to the mat. DeHaven turns his attention to Maddox and drags him to the middle of the ring, hitting a suplex that drops Maddox right across Blackheart on the way down. Innovative move.

(DeHaven drags Maddox back up to a standing position and Irish whips him into a corner, before pulling up Blackheart and doing the same to him. DeHaven runs and drives a back elbow into Maddox before charging across the ring and going for a shoulder block to Blackheart, but Blackheart moves, and DeHaven collides with the ring post. Blackheart whips DeHaven across the ring to Maddox, who ducks and lifts DeHaven, flapjacking him face first into the turnbuckle. DeHaven collapses into the corner and Maddox lifts him up to the top rope, looking out into the crowd.)

Sir Oliver: DeHaven is now vulnerable in no man’s land up there as Maddox and Rain turn their attention to each other, but now both men have seem to come to an agreement. They climb up to the middle rope, one on each side of DeHaven and lift, a double belly-to-back suplex from the top!

Lobo: All three men have crashed into the mat and DeHaven took the brunt of that one.

V: Like, all it might take is a cover now!

Sir Oliver: Maddox moves to make the cover, one… two… but Blackheart pulls him off! Blackheart now with a cover, one… two… but DeHaven kicks out. Such intestinal fortitude!

Lobo: But now Blackheart turns his attention to Maddox and he locks in a grapevining leg lock on him! Blackheart was targeting the leg earlier and now he’s got it locked in, and while he’s doing that, he’s pulled himself into an armbar on DeHaven! He’s got that shoulder locked that hit the steel post, and Blackheart is showing both technical know-how and flexibility to lock both men in a submission!

V: Like, will either of them tap though?

(Blackheart continues to pour on the pressure on both submission holds, but he is unable to keep a grip on Maddox who is able to wiggle out of the leg grapevine. Maddox rolls over, clutching his leg while Blackheart turns his attention to DeHaven fully, wrenching back on the arm and neck lock. DeHaven struggles to not tap, reaching for the ropes and just barely being able to reach them to break up the hold. Edwards admonishes Blackheart to release the hold, which he does. As he gets to his feet, Maddox has gotten to his feet and Rain goes to grab the leg, but Maddox leapfrogs over him. As he lands though, Maddox’s leg buckles, giving Rain an opening for a German suplex.)

Sir Oliver: Rain with the German suplex and he bridges, one… two… but DeHaven breaks it up! DeHaven had the mental acuity to know where he needed to be. He brings Rain up, boots him in the stomach, and hits a piledriver!

Lobo: Rain bounced on that move and DeHaven hooks the leg, with a grimace, and he’s got a one… two… and Rain kicks out! DeHaven gets to his feet and brings Blackheart with him, then snaps him to the mat with a DDT! Another cover, one… two… thr… no! Again Rain gets the shoulder up!

V: Like, DeHaven’s getting a bit angry!

(DeHaven gets to his feet and he brings Blackheart up with him one more time, lifting him into the air to try and hit the “Chaser.” Blackheart kicks his legs though and is able to block it. DeHaven tries lifting him again, but Blackheart again tries to block it, this time DeHaven brings him crashing face first into the mat with a gourdbuster.)

Sir Oliver: DeHaven is able to get a reversal out of that counter by Blackheart and Blackheart is down, taking three consecutive high impact moves.

Lobo: DeHaven is up and he doesn’t notice Maddox, who leaps onto his shoulders and flips backwards, a reverse hurricanrana, and he just stuck him with it! DeHaven got planted!

V: Like, ow!

Sir Oliver: My word, Old Bean, what a stupendous maneuver by Maddox.

Lobo: Maddox is up and he’s still trying to shake out the leg, and it looks like Blackheart is slowly getting to his feet and Maddox charges him and leaps, headscissors takedown! Blackheart rolls to his feet and gets up, Maddox with a leap for a hurricanrana, but Blackheart catches him, slingshots him off the top rope, and hits a sitout powerbomb!

Sir Oliver: Maddox is down and Blackheart with the cover, one… two… but Maddox kicks out!

Lobo: Blackheart with a baseball slide kick to send DeHaven out of the ring, and Blackheart is stalking Maddox, and he goes for a schoolboy roll up but he then transitions it into a calf crusher! He’s pulling back on the move and he’s got Maddox at a terrible angle!

V: Like, Maddox is gonna need to tap!

Sir Oliver: Maddox has a lot of heart, but one must weigh professional longevity in a decision like this.

(Maddox tries to fight off the hold, but looks ready to tap when he finally is able to grab the ropes. As Edwards tells Blackheart to release the hold, Maddox uses the ropes to pull himself up, bottom, middle, then top in order to push off into a cradle on Blackheart. Blackheart kicks out at two and both men get to their feet.)

Sir Oliver: Both men up and run the ropes, Maddox catching DeHaven on the apron with a leaping knee that sends him into the guardrail! However, he may have hurt his leg further! Blackheart rolls, and he’s looking for the “Rolling Blackout!” Maddox sees it coming though and turns it into a backslide!

Lobo: One… two… but Blackheart rolls back to his knees to get out of it, and Maddox has already run the ropes, rebounds, and leaps at Rain… “HDP!” “HDP” out of nowhere! Maddox rolls Blackheart over, hooks the leg! One… two… and DeHaven is in… three! Maddox got him just before DeHaven could break up the cover!

(BELL RINGS)

*Anderson: Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of the match… MADDOX!

V: Like, wow!

Sir Oliver: Maddox with a huge win as he rolls out of the ring and away from DeHaven’s strikes! Edwards raises his hand as he moves up the aisleway, and what a win Old Chap.

Lobo: Yeah, Maddox used perfect timing to catch Blackheart off guard and Maddox with a big win. Great action from all three tonight, but Maddox was just a little better tonight.

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TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Rated M vs. Wicked
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Sir Oliver: By Jove! If the hype is anything to go by I think it is fairly safe to say that this encounter will delight the fair, Miss Wu most significantly.

V: I can’t wait. I mean, sure, like Rated M will win, but you can be damn sure that there’ll be blood spilled on the way!

*Anderson: Representing the Black Hand... they are RATED M! - the tag team of KID DIAZ and ADAM MILLER!!!

A light drum roll begins... (Voice over begins to speak....)

This is their destiny...
This is their place...
This is their time...
They will CONQUER ALL!!!

("Dark Breed" By Robert Slump blares throughout the arena. The BLACKHAND skull symbol appears on the screen. The skull illuminates and flashes and slowly fades away but re illuminates bright black and white lights. The ramp is covered in dry ice as Miller and Diaz appear from the smoke they stand at the top of the ramp and raise their black gloved hands above their head. They fist bump and make their way to the ring. Down the ramp and Miller runs and slides into the ring. He climbs to the second rope and raises his arm up. Diaz hops up onto the apron on his knee, letting his other leg hang loosely, as he pulls his sunglasses off, and tosses them into the crowd. He quickly lifts his leg and slips it through the ropes, straddling the middle rope for a moment for the fans to bask in his glory, before completely getting in the ring. Diaz quickly turns and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle and flexes! Both men return to the center of the ring and they fist bump. The music fades out as the men walk to their corner.)

V: See! The champs are looking as awesome as ever.

*Anderson: And their challengers - 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. Both are clad entirely in black. That black is only broken by 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: Edwards will have his work cut out with this one.

Sir Oliver: Most assuredly, Old Boy, most assuredly.

(Edwards performs his checks on Rated M and then turns to do the same for Wicked. Vicious shoves him aside and Vile pulls a short metal bar from her boot. With the flick of her wrist she snaps it to the side and it extends!)

V: Wow! Like, those things are nasty!

(Wicked charge forward. Vile swings and Miller just manages to block her blow. Diaz is less fortunate as Vicious lands a cruel blow with his knuckle dusters!)

Lobo: Whoa! Wicked are NOT messing around.

V: And like, King Diaz is spilling that totally royal blood!

(Vile drives a knee up into Miller’s balls as he struggles to take the extendable baton from her. She fires that same knee up into his solar plexus as he doubles and then brings the head of the metal baton down onto the back of his skull. Vicious hammers at Diaz’s ribs, but Kid manages to get his feet up and punt the brute away.)

Lobo: Damn. Rated M are taking a beating here.

V: Yeah, but they are totally showing why they are champions. No way they are backing down, let alone giving up.

Sir Oliver: I fear it’s all rather academic. Wicked have forfeited the match by dint of their flagrant disregard for the rules.

Lobo: Yeah, Edwards is calling for the bell.

**DING*DING**

V: Was that like the start or the finish?

**DING**DING**DING**DING**DING**

Sir Oliver: Safe to say, it was both.

Lobo: But the fight isn’t stopping.

Anderson: Ladies and Gentlemen, your winners – by disqualification – and STILL the UPW Tag Team Champions – RATED M!!

Sir Oliver: I fear that Mr Anderson’s announcement has not had the desired effect.

Lobo: Yeah, because Wicked are NOT letting up – not for a moment and Rated M are doing their damnedest to give as good as it gets, but that’s hard when your opponents are tooled up like they are.

V: For sure. See Adam is like, totally cut and bleeding too.

(The fight spills out of the ring. King Diaz is staggered by a thunderous blow to the gut that lifts him off his feet. Incredibly, he doesn’t fall, but manages to find the barrier, which he leans on heavily as Vicious stalks forward again.

Vile drops low to ram the heel of the baton into the back of Miller’s knee. The leg buckles. He falls and she slams that heel into his quad muscle, effectively delivering a numbing dead-leg.

Anderson calls for Security and the Valhalla Yakuza rush out with CJ Walker calmly walking behind. They get to the ring, but CJ whistles sharply and they stop dead. Anderson looks around in bewilderment. CJ simply smiles wryly.

Then from out of the crowd Jett and Jumbo appear.)

Sir Oliver: Egads! ‘Tis chaos in its most primal incarnation!

Lobo: What the - ?

(Jumbo attacks Vicious. He fires off a series of body shots before knocking him into the barrier with a discus lariat.)

V: Like, Fatty is totally playing with fire and he is SO gonna get burned.

Lobo: Diaz comes in and socks Vicious in the jaw and follows that with an Axe Kick to the back of the head. Vicious slumps over the guard rail and Jumbo calls to Jett. Jett holds a chair over Vicious’ head. Jumbo climbs up onto the rail to hit a Leg Drop onto the chair – ONTO Vicious’ head! Vicious tumbles into the crowd. Diaz climbs over the rail, lifts the dented chair and slams it down onto the back of Vicious’ head!

V: Like total CARNAGE! I love it.

Lobo: Wait! Look! It’s Paz! He’s barrelling down and bodies scatter!

Sir Oliver: Quite sensibly I would say.

Lobo: Miller pulls Vile in close to twist and heave her over the barrier into the crowd. He then immediately darts away into the crowd to evade the jaws of that beast of a dog!

Sir Oliver: By George! It only just missed the fellow’s ankles!

Lobo: Now it darts around to where Vicious has fallen and both Diaz and Jumbo make themselves scarce.

Sir Oliver: A most sagacious course of action. And, I will add that should that monstrosity turn its attention this way, I shall behave in an entirely similar fashion. Discretion IS the better part of valour, after all, Dear Boy.

Lobo: Now Paz is licking at the back of Vicious’ bloodied head. He’s trying to rouse him. Vile picks herself up and starts to head over, but Jett has somehow pulled himself up into the ring. Jumbo rolls in after him with that dented chair.

V: Wow, that fat dude is like, totally cray-cray. He’s offering Vile the chair.

Lobo: Yeah he’s dropped it and slid it over to her. Jett is nodding and telling her it’s legit. Vile smirks. She cannot resist. In she gets. She picks up the chair and -

V: BLAM! What a shot!

Sir Oliver: A cowardly attack from behind.

Lobo: Jumbo staggers forward, but remains on his feet.

Jumbo: I AM ONE WITH THE PAIN.

V: Ha! That guy has like, totally lost the plot!

(Vile swings and hits him again. Again he staggers as blood runs from his scalp.)

Jumbo: I AM ONE WITH THE PAIN.

Lobo: Looks like Jumbo is about to drop. I can’t believe that he’s actually still standing after those shots.

Sir Oliver: Yes, and Mistress Vile is all ready to deliver a third and likely telling blow. Oh my! I do believe that she’s intending to break the gentleman’s legs! See how she rotated the chair and her stance.

Lobo: She swings and – Jett! Jett strikes with a crutch! He knocks her to the side and the chair spills.

Jett: We challenge you to a BRING YOUR OWN WEAPONS MATCH at Vendetta... BE ONE WITH THIS PAIN!

Lobo: Whoa! This is getting wild. Now Jumbo and Jett vacate the ring.

Vile: PAZ! KILL!

Lobo: Shit! She’s pointing at the Robinsons! Paz turns from Vicious, leaps that barrier with ease and charges after the Robinsons. Jumbo scoops the limping Jett up, throws him over his shoulder and high tails it! Wow.

Sir Oliver: Most assuredly NOT what I expected from this match.

V: Like, why not? Rated M won and everyone knew that was gonna happen.

Sir Oliver: Well, all I would like to say is that I fervently hope for a genuine wrestling bout as we come to the night’s Main Event.

Lobo: Yes, it promises to be spectacular.

V: D’uh! Devy’s in it. Of course it’ll be like, totally stellar.

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Devin Bishop, Nathaniel, & CJ Walker vs. Cage, Pixilious, & Jester LeBeau
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Lobo: It’s time for our main event. It’s a 6 person tag match featuring everybody who is going to be involved with the UP Wrestling Open Weight Championship. "The Apex" Devin Bishop, Nathaniel, & "The Vengeful One" CJ Walker take on the team of Cage, Pixilious, & Jester LeBeau.

Sir Oliver: The words have been flying back and forth regarding this match. Can these teams get along well enough to get a win?

V: Like, a bit of internecine fighting is always entertaining.

Sir Oliver: Once again you surprise me with your vocabulary.

V: I know things. It’s not like I’m a brainless bimbo or something.

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

(Cut to the ring)

*Anderson: Ladies and gentlemen, this is your main event of the evening. It is a 6 person tag action and is set for one fall with a 1 hour time limit. Introducing first…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 UPW Openweight Champion...he is….The Apex…he is...Devin Bishop!

(As "Nucleus" by Robert Slump 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 as smoke covers the area in front of the curtains. Bishop steps out and a spotlight shines on Bishop, creating a silhouette of Bishop. As the synth intro ends and the guitar and drums begin, Bishop slowly raises the Openweight Championship belt above his head in one hand. As the main verse begins, a spotlight hits Bishop, who is facing away from the crowd. He turns quickly and extends both arms before beginning a long cocky walk to the ring steps. He then begins a slow, cocky walk to the ringside area. 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 to the ring attendant. He lays the Openweight Championship belt on the mat in front of him and steps over it, using both hands to beckon his opponent to the center of the ring.)

*Anderson: Next…

(Cliff Ragsdale is standing in the ring and rudely snatches the mic from Elijah Anderson.)

*Ragsdale: Ladies and gentlemen, please rise and give a warm welcome to the most dangerous man in UPW! He resides in Reno, Nevada....he is 6 foot 4, weighs in at 245 pounds, he is being accompanied to the ring by his beautiful girlfriend, Brittany! He is the man known as NATHANIEL!

("Come As You Are" by Nirvana plays as Nathaniel and his girlfriend Brittany emerge from the back. They stop and Nathaniel glares at the crowd as a spotlight shines on him. Nathaniel receives a hostile reception from the crowd as he and Brittany make their way to the ring. Nathaniel is stone-faced and Brittany has a big grin on her face. Brittany holds the ropes open as Nathaniel enters the ring. Brittany claps as Nathaniel fist bumps Ragsdale before mean mugging the crowd. Nathaniel then removes his grunge-style flannel shirt and hands it to Brittany as the crowd continues to boo.)

*Anderson: And…making his way to the ring, From Butcher's Hollow in The Ozarks of Arkansas. He stands 6'7 and One Half inches tall. Weighing in at 277 pounds. The Vengeful One, CJ Walker!"

("Valhalla Calling Me" by Miracle Of Sound (Metal Version) begins to play as Walker is seen standing at an entry tunnel in the arena where the fans enter and exit. He is dressed in jeans, black boots, and his "Come Hell Or Valhalla" sleeveless shirt. The fans reach out to touch their hero as he begins to descend the steps down towards the ring side area. Pushing his way through the sea of fans towards the barricade he hops the barricade with a hand carved mahogany club in his hand, the club is adorned with Norse runes and a snarling wolf. Walker takes his time to circle around the ring. His eyes scan the crowd and whoever is in the ring. He climbs up slowly onto the apron, stopping there to look back at the crowd then turns his focus into the ring. He steps between the ropes with the club in his taped fist, ready to crack skulls and brutalize his opponent.)

Lobo: All 3 wrestlers are in their corner, but they do not look like they are especially thrilled about being there.

V: I don’t think that any of these three would choose the other 2 to be their partners. Like, wrestling makes strange bedfellows.

*Anderson: And their opponents, first, *Anderson: 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, the form of Cage emerges from a spot in the crowd, high-fiving fans as he makes his way to the ring. He jumps over the guard rail and climbs up onto the ring apron, then up to the second turnbuckle. He taps his upper left shoulder and points skyward, before pointing out to the crowd and claps. He hopes down and begins doing some stretches on the ropes.)

*Anderson: Next… at only 5'4" and weighing in at just 115 pounds - all the way from the Land of the Fairies! The incredible.....PIXILICIOUS!

(Tomdandy's "Rooftop" hits and a glittering curtain of pink confetti falls above the ramp. Stepping through it comes Pixilicious. Clad all in pink, her daring and revealing costume compels the camera and all present to star. Pixi throws her arms wide, scattering glittering pink dust to left and right before skipping and bouncing her way to the ring, slapping hands with the fans as she does.

In the centre of the ring she folds over, her long green hair falling to the mat. She stamps her foot three times and claps in unison, before exploding upwards, both arms high and wide, yelling PIXIE POWER! Smiling confidently, she then takes her corner.)

*Anderson: And finally…Originally kicked out of Dark Falls, Indiana... he stands at six foot three inches tall and weighs in tonight at two hundred and five pounds... He is the Chaotic Force of Nature JESTER LEBEAU!!!

("Welcome to my Nightmare" by Alice Cooper begins to play as Jester walks out to the ring moving at a slow pace as if in a daze.

Dressed in black pants with purple boots, purple wrist tape and purple pads. He comes to the ring in a full-length black leather coat with silver barbed wire painted on the left arm and silver flames on the right arm, a purple scarf and purple top hat. As Jester gets into the ring and looks at the crowd, he grins, then he removes his hat, covers his face as he brings it down and then reveals an evil focus in his eyes. Before the bell rings, Jester slumps in the corner against the ropes.)

Lobo: This team looks like they will work together.

Sir Oliver: Cage and Pixi appear quite chummy. Jester is Jester.

(BELL RINGS)

(Referee Edwards calls for the bell. Nathaniel climbs into the ring for his team as Jester starts things off for his team. Walker reaches in and slaps Nathaniel on the shoulder, telling him to get out of the ring and let a man handle his business.

Jester slowly walks to the center of the ring, waiting for Walker or Nathaniel to lock up with him. Walker leaps into the ring and moves in to lock up with Jester. Walker takes Jester over in a side headlock and turns so that Edwards can’t see him. Walker punches Jester in the face and then clamps the headlock on once again.

Edwards checks with Walker who says “no, he didn’t use a closed fist.”. He makes an open palm strike to accentuate his denial.)

Lobo: What does Edwards think is going to happen? Does he think that Walker is going to cop to punching Jester with a closed fist.

V: Like, “Yes, referee. I totally punched my opponent square in the face.”

(Jester grabs Walker by the arm and pulls him into a short clothesline. Jester starts stomping on Walker who rolls out of the ring. Jester moves to his corner and tags Cage in.

Cage comes into the ring. As Walker is climbing back into the ring. Walker makes a “shoo” motion, telling Cage to back off and let him in. Walker gets into the ring and charges Cage. Cage ducks the running clothesline and sends Walker face planting to the mat.

Walker climbs back to his feet and Nathaniel reaches in, tagging himself in.)

Lobo: Nathaniel is evening up the tags with Walker.

(Walker shoves Nathaniel as he walks by. Cage uses the diversion to grab Nathaniel and take him down with a standing suplex. Cage is back to his feet first and Nathaniel with a shoulder from the mat.

Nathaniel starts laying on heavy chops to Cage’s chest. Cage responds with chops of his own. Nathaniel whips Cage into the corner and charges in with a big splash. Nathaniel tags Bishop in.

Bishop enters the ring and grabs Cage in a front face lock. Bishop drags Cage out to the center of the ring and sets him up for a DDT but Cage manages to power Bishop up and sends him down with a back body drop.

Cage races over to his corner and tags Pixi in.)

Lobo: This ought to prove interesting. The might of Devin Bishop against the pure war dancing of Pixi.

V: Like, Devin is going to leave a stain on the mat when he’s done with Pixi.

(Pixi dances into the ring. Bishop charges Pixi who does a cartwheel out of the way and then takes Bishop down with a head scissors.

Bishop powers his way out of the head scissors and leaps to his feet. He grabs Pixi who evades him easily. Pixi dances behind Bishop and kicks him behind the knee.

Bishop goes to one knee and Pixi kicks Bishop in the back of the head. Bishop goes down and Pixi goes for the quick cover.)

Edwards: 1…toss off.

(Bishop is up first and manages to grab Pixi. Bishop picks her up and puts her down on the mat with a tilt-a-whril power bomb. Bishop with the cover.)

Edwards: 1…2…shoulder up.

Lobo: It’s going to take more than that to put Pixi away. She’s small, but she’s tough.

Sir Oliver: I daresay that many make the mistake of underestimating her.

V: Like, she’s still frail.

(Bishop is up first but Pixi scoots away and tags Jester in. Jester climbs into the ring. Bishop is right there to greet him with a European uppercut. Jester is knocked back a step. Jester responds by lowering a shoulder and driving it into Bishop’s midsection. Jester drives Bishop into the corner and starts to repeatedly drive his shoulder into Bishop’s midsection.

Bishop brings his knees up and knocks Jester back. Bishop races over to his corner and goes to make the tag. Nathaniel reaches in to make the tag. CJ Walker slaps his hand out of the way and tags his way in.)

Lobo: Walker is totally convinced that he’s better than his partners and especially better than his opponents.

(Walker is in the ring and squares off against Jester once again. Jester lashes out with a snap kick that catches Walker in the midsection. Jester grabs Walker and sends him reeling back with a million dollar knee lift. Walker staggers backward and Nathaniel slaps him on the back. Nathaniel climbs into the ring. Walker shoves him as he climbs out of the ring. Nathaniel shoves him right back.

Jester takes the opportunity to grab both Nathaniel and Walker by the head and slams their heads together with a noggin knocker. Jester shoves Walker out of the ring and grabs Nathaniel. Jester takes Nathaniel over with a standing suplex. Jester goes for the cover.)

Edwards: 1…foot on the ropes.

(Both men are up on their feet. Jester scoots over and makes the tag to Cage. Jester moves around the outside of the ring and hauls Devin Bishop down and they start mixing it up.

Cage comes into the ring and locks up with Nathaniel. Nathaniel takes Cage in an arm bar. Nathaniel sends Cage down to the mat with an arm drag takedown. Nathaniel drives a knee on Cage’s arm. Cage breaks free and scrambles to his feet. Nathaniel is also back on his feet. Cage grabs Nathaniel’s arm and gives him an Irish Whip into the ropes.

Nathaniel hits the ropes and Walker slaps him on the back. Nathaniel charges into Cage and sets him up for The Last Stand. He nails it. Walker is in the ring and shoves Nathaniel out of the way. He hauls Cage to his feet and nails him with a heart punch, then goes for the cover.)

Edwards: 1…2…3!

(CJ Walker’s security team comes charging out and surrounds him.)

*Anderson: The winner of the main event is Devin Bishop, Nathaniel, and CJ Walker!

Sir Oliver: By Jove, what a turn of events.

Lobo: CJ Walker takes matters into his own hands and gets the victory for his team.

V: Like, he didn’t do that for anyone else but himself. He’s a jerkwad. Devy deserved to pick up the W.

Lobo: CJ’s team isn’t here to protect others. This security detail is for him.

Sir Oliver: I must say that he’s made a lot of enemies with his words over the past few weeks.

Lobo: It's very cumbustal out here right now. A slight spark would cause chaos.

(Elijah Anderson has walked his way towards the exit.)

*Anderson: Ladies and gentlemen, I have the results of the fan polling of just who will face “The Apex” Devin Bishop at Vendetta for the UP Wrestling World Openweight Championship.

Lobo: CJ and his security team had the attention of people like Jester LeBeau, but that all changed when Elijah Anderson just spoke.

Sir Oliver: This may be that spark you mentioned.

*Anderson: Your options were Nathaniel, Pixilious, Cage, CJ Walker, and Jester LeBeau.

V: Like, we already know that. Get on with it Uncle Elijah.

(Anderson reaches into his jacket pocket and pulls out an envelope.)

*Anderson: Inside here is the winner.

(Anderson rips it open, looks up, and addresses the wrestlers.)

*Anderson: The person that will wrestle Devin Bishop… with forty-four percent of the votes… he is… “The Vengeful One” CJ Walker!!!

Lobo: Oh my gosh!

V: Lame.

Sir Oliver: My word. These two fought for months to determine who was the undisputed champion. At Vendetta, we will bear witness to one last encounter in 2021.

Lobo: CJ Walker won the fan vote last December to be added into the main event with Bryan Black and Kyle Mehr. Those that voted him in allowed him a HUGE opportunity. One that Walker did not strike out on. He used that to win the match and become our second World Champion. Will he use the fan vote this time to do the same?

Sir Oliver: A fair question indeed, but we are out of time Old Chap. Thank you everyone and goodnight!