.::XWF Presents: Warfare [4/11/03]::.

[Mongo the Destroyer]

The Xtreme Wrestling Federation Presents:
XWF Warfare

Justin Frenzy Appreciation Night

April 11th, 2003

---

Tonight's Card:

Number-One Contendership Match
XWF California Championship
Greyman -VS- Kane

XWF California Championship
Rob Van Dam -VS- Leinad, The High Elf (c)

XWF Ultimate Championship
Fatal Four Way *Elimination*
Apollyon -VS- Devo -VS- Xtreme Warrior -VS- Wraith

Justin Frenzy Free For All
Justin Frenzy -VS- Chris Styles, Kaos, Goldberg, and Big Bill

---

*Warfare opens up in the garage just outside the Louisiana Superdome. There, we can see Goldberg pacing back and forth with some of the XWF superstars: Apollyon, Devo, and Chris Styles. Goldberg begins a speech.*

Goldberg: Tonight is the night we show the XWF doesn't mess around. We don't let anyone try and kill the company. We will always be running, strong and hard. No one, absolutely no one can fuck with us. We are a team, a team that'll keep running together, fight together, and always win together. Tonight, we show the world, that the XWF is here to stay, through the tough and the bad times. We are the XWF, and no one can change that... Tonight is Justin Frenzy Appreciation Night, and if he has the guts to show up... then prepare for whats to come, because it will be a cold night in Hell before anyone ever kills our creation.... Our Federation.

*Goldberg's face fades away, and the Opening Video plays. The Warfare theme being supported by Andrew W.K.'s "Party Hard," for the time being. The opening video finishes, and pyros shoot out from all over the Xtreme Tron, and the crowd are on their feet. We go live to the commentators table at ringside, with Jerry The King Lawler, and Ozzy Fucking Osbourne.*

King: Welcome here LIVE! To XWF Warfare on the X-Channel. I'm Jerry The King Lawler and with me as always is Ozzy Osbourne, and boy do we have a show for you tonight. We have a California Title Match tonight, between Rob Van Dam, and Leinad, the current Cali-Champ. Also tonight will be a Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match. Apollyon vs. Devo vs. The Xtreme Warrior vs. Wraith! This match will surely be a huge match. And of course, the punishment of a lifetime, Justin Frenzy will return, to be in a HUGE Handicap Match, only of course, if Justin Frenzy can survive the night.
Ozzy: Start the fucking show already.

---

*The lights go down as darkness descends on the arena, "Reminded" by Drowning Pool sounds around the arena, white fountains of sparks rush towards the center of the stage from either side. Greyman appears and bursts through the sparks and runs down the ring, where he climbs up the turnbuckle and pumps up the crowd, then does a spins as he jumps down to face the ramp.*

*"Slow Chemical" by Finger Eleven hits the PA and Kane makes his way down to the ring. He steps over the top rope and then stands in the center of the ring and ignites the four corners. He then waits in the corner as his music dies out.*

King: These two can really put on a great match.
Ozzy: Fuck yeah!

---

Match for the Number-One Contendership of the CWF California Championship
Greyman VS- Kane

---

*Kane stands in the corner of the ring as Greyman paces around looking for an opportunity to attack. He backs up a bit and then charges at Kane at full speed but is taken down when Kane lifts his huge leg up into the air and nails Greyman with a big boot putting him flat on his back!*

King: Wow, that was out of nowhere.
Ozzy: Fucking ay.

*Kane lifts Greyman up off the mat and whips him to the corner, he begins laying in on him with uppercuts to the chin and elbows to the side of his head, he then whips him to the opposite side and runs and hits a clothesline. Kane backs up and allows Greyman to stumble out and land flat on his face.*

King: Greyman is really getting his ass handed to him.

*Kane looks down at Greyman laying motionless on the mat and then looks out at the crowd, he then kicks him in the head causing him to roll over onto his back holding his head in pain, Kane takes the opportunity and drops the huge leg over Greyman's neck! Kane hooks the leg but only for a 2 count. Kane gets to his feet bringing Greyman back up, but just then he hits Kane with a desperation low blow and plants him down with a DDT. Greyman quickly runs to the ropes, bounces off and drops the elbow onto Kane. He hooks the leg, but Kane powers out at 1.*

King: This isn't looking good for Greyman.
Ozzy: Hell fire and fuckin brimstone baby.

*Greyman quickly climbs to the top rope and awaits Kane's recovery.  Kane gets to his feet and just then Greyman leaps off and nails Kane with a Diving Fame-Asser! Greyman hooks the leg, 1... 2.... Kane powers out again!*

King: Id run if I were you Grey!
Ozzy: Fuckin @#%$.

*Greyman runs to the ropes and nails the recovering Kane with a dropkick to his knee, Kane stumbles a little but does not go down. Greyman runs to the ropes again and attempts a clothesline but Kane ducks under.  Kane turns back around just as Greyman rebounds he catches him by the throat as Greyman begins jumping around looking for an escape.*

King: Chokeslam!
Ozzy: From fucking hell!

*Just then Greyman kicks Kane in the sack and nails the Wheel of Time! Greyman looks down at Kane but decides not to make the cover; instead he climbs the turnbuckle once more...he looks around at the crowd a little, taunting his soon to be win.  He then leaps off and connects with a huge 180 Leg Drop! Greyman hooks the leg, 1... 2... 3!*

King: Greyman gets Leinad next week!
Ozzy: Fuck!

Winner via Pinfall and #1 Contender for California Title: Greyman

---

*We turn back into the parking lot, where Apollyon and Devo are keeping a good distance between each other. Goldberg talks to Apollyon, and Devo talks to Chris Styles. A lot of people here hate each other, but have joined for a certain reason, a vengeance. Headlights blind the camera, and a limo comes down the parking garage ramp. Everyone gets in their places, and the limo parks right between the four. Goldberg tells everyone to back off, and he walks to the door of the limo. He opens it up, and looks inside. His eyes widen, and he then backs off a foot. He motions to the guard to let the limo inside, and the limo drives off, and the door shuts before anyone can be seen. Goldberg stands there, watching the limo drive off, with a shocked expression on his face.*

King: Who the Hell was that?
Ozzy: Whoever he is certainly scared the bloody piss out of Goldberg.

*Back in the garage, he turns to everyone there.*

Goldberg: Just go, go prepare for your matches, there's no need to stay here any longer.

*Everyone walks off camera, and Goldberg just looks back at where the limousine went, and just shakes his head.*

---

*One Of A Kind" by Breaking Point hits and Rob Van Dam makes his way to the ring as the crowd cheers him on.*

*The arena turns bright white, and his music starts as grey smoke fills the entrance ramp. Greenish grey shadowy figures shine through the rising smoke of the X-tron. Leinad then comes out of a random location, which for matches, is rarely the entrance ramp*

---

Singles Match for the XWF California Championship
Rob Van Dam vs Leinad, The High Elf (c)

---

*Leinad and RVD lock up, and RVD pushes Leinad into the ropes. RVD hits a couple of forearm punches, and throws Leinad into the opposite ropes. RVD then lifts up a returning Leinad, and slams him down with a spinebuster. RVD then locks in a facelock. Leinad easily gets to the ropes, and they are both on their feet again. Leinad with a swift kick to RVDs thigh, and then takes him down with a swift trip kick. Leinad locks in a leg lock, and RVD reaches the ropes easily.*

King: BAH!
Ozzy: Meh.

*RVD kicks Leinad back to the mat, and gets up. Leinad and RVD both go for a clothesline, and both go down hard on the back of their necks. Leinad and RVD lock up on their knees, and Leinad takes down RVD with a suplex, while still on his knees. Leinad leg drops RVD, and then twists RVD arm behind his back, for the submission. RVD rolls on the ropes, and Leinad pulls RVD over himself, away from the ropes, and back into the submission.*

King: Hes not giving up.

*Leinad pulls RVD off the ground, still in submission. He hits a modified German Suplex, using RVDs arm for pull. Leinad lifts up RVD again, and hits a double arm DDT, working the arm of RVD. Leinad then pulls up RVD, and throws him into the turnbuckle. Leinad runs after, and body splashes RVD. He then props him up on top, and grabs that arm of RVD again. He then goes for a modified hurricarana, but RVD counters with a big powerslam! Leinad slides across the mat, and RVD just lays on the mat holding on to his arm.*

King: What a counter, but that's not going to help his arm much!

*Leinad is back up, and baseball slides into RVD. RVD rolls out of the ring, and the ref begins the count, 1....2.....3.....4...... RVD gets back up, 5.....6.....RVD rolls back into the ring, and Leinad pulls him up to his feet. Leinad throws up RVD and hits The Cookie Cutter! Leinad taunts the crowd, and stalks RVD. RVD pulls himself up, and turns towards Leinad. Leinad kicks RVD in the gut, springboards off the ropes, and hits The Undertow! A pin, and 1...2....3! Leinad pulls himself up and motions to the crowd once more.*

Winner and Still XWF CA Champ: Leinad, The High Elf!

---

*The arena lights all go out, and King and Ozzy finally shut up. The words Pain Is Forever flash across the Xtreme Tron as blood red strobe lights flash around the stage. Suddenly Sevendust's "Crusify" hits the P.A. system as the Xtreme Tron plays graphic images of blood and gore while a man emerges from behind the curtain to a mixture of boos and cheers. He walks down the ramp, and climbs into the ring.*

The Man: Now... most of you people, may not know me. My name is Rat Bastard, and...

*Rat Bastard is cut off, by "Crack Addict" by Limp Bizkit. Out comes Goldberg to a chorus of cheers, and he walks out on to the stage, with a clipboard in hand. He walks down the ramp, and motions to the crowd. He then rolls into the ring, and taunts the crowd once again. He turns sharply towards Ratty B.*

Goldberg: Mr. Rat Bastard... its been a while since I have seen you. I think I know why you are here. You are here to wrestle, to promote, and to fight with all that you got. You're here to show these people who Rat Bastard is, eh? Well... if you wanna fight.

*Goldberg extends the clipboard to Rat Bastard.*

Goldberg: You gotta sign, the dotted line.

*The crowd cheers, as the two look deadly eye to eye. Rat snatches the clipboard from Goldberg, and looks at the paper. Goldberg just scratches his head, while he waits. Rat Bastard turns to think to himself, and flips up a page to look at another page. He turns back to Goldberg, and grins. Rat Bastard takes a pen from the top of the clipboard, and begins signing it. He turns back to Goldberg, and shoves the clipboard into Goldberg's chest. Goldberg holds it, and drops it down. He looks angrily into the eyes of Rat Bastard. They contact nose to nose, looking with fury and rage into each others eyes. Goldberg punches Rat with a cheap shot, and Rat stumbles back a bit. He looks back to Goldberg, and just smiles. He looks down, and then punches Goldberg back into the ropes. Rat continues to the punch, and then goes for a clothesline. Goldberg drops down to the mat and rolls out of the ring, and to his feet. He yells at Rat Bastard, who is standing on the ropes yelling at Goldberg. Goldberg grabs the clipboard under Rat, and backs off again. He yells taunts and curses at Rat. Rat curses back, and the scene fades to commercial.*

---

King: Folks, I'm hearing something in the back... about Crazy Dan?

*The scene fades open as Crazy Dan walks through the corridor and sees a young, egotistical being in front of him. It is none other than "The Attitude" Eric Owens*

"Why hello there, Attitude Licker, how are you doing on this glorious day"?

"You, in my opinion, are nothing more than a coward."

"You see, you talk a big game when you're gone behind something, but when you're face to face, you're scared. Yea, you're scared, look at you, you are a scaredy cat with a death wish."

*Crazy Dan looks at Eric Owens up and down. Seizing the moment, he just lifts his arm in a blaze of glory, and thrusts his fists forward. Eric Owens, flashes backward and runs away.*

"Hey, I told you, you @#%$. See you this Friday, you coward."

*Crazy Dan exits the hallway with a huge smile on his face.*

---

*We come back to the garage of the Louisiana Superdome, where a limo pulls up, and drives back towards the limo drop-off. We fade to King and Ozzy!*

King: Welcome back to Warfare, and we are about to start our third match of the night.
Ozzy: Good.

*"Bodies" by Drowning Pool fills the arena. "Let the bodies hit the floor, let the bodies hit the floor, let the bodies hit the FLOOOOOOR". Boom, lights flash and the Xtreme Warrior comes running down the ramp and slides in the ring. He gets up on the turnbuckle's, and taunts the cheering crowd, ready for the match ahead.*

King: This man deserves the title more then anyone, after that match at the Pay Per View.
Ozzy: Fuck you, King.

*"Bring Me To Life" hits as Dominique walks out, she poses at the top of the stage, and then Hollywood (Rocks New Theme) hits and Apollyon comes walking out wearing his XHR Title, Apollyon then kisses Dominique before they walk down to the ring and climb through the ropes. The lovely and ever beautiful Dominique then takes the title off from around Apollyon's waists and she holds it up high in the air, while Apollyon does his Version 1.0 taunt on the nearest turnbuckle. The Xtreme Warrior runs up after Apollyon, and hits a huge Super German Suplex off the top rope.*

King: And what a way to get the match started early!

*Xtreme Warrior locks in a Texas Clover Leaf on Apollyon in the ring. Devo walks out with a water bottle and stands on the apron he then spits the water up like HHH gets in the ring and goes to the top rope and does the Austin double finger thing.*

King: Well there's Devo, not even noticing what is going on.
Ozzy: The Fucking @#%$.

*The lights fade out, and a dark figure is at the top of the arena, as the lights are still out, smoke rises up, and the lights come up. The smoke fades away, and the figure is now at the railing, and now the crowd sees him, Wraith. He then gets into the ring, and Devo comes flying off the turnbuckle, and body splashes Wraith.*

---

Fatal 4 Way Elimination Match for The XWF Ultimate Championship
The Xtreme Warrior VS- Apollyon VS- Devo VS- Wraith

---

*Apollyon grabs the ropes, and the bell rings. X Warrior lifts up Apollyon, and goes for a belly to back suplex, Apollyon uses his strength and pulls X Warrior over his back, and throws him over his head. Apollyon stomps on X Warrior, and drags him to the middle of the ring. Apollyon goes for a running elbow drop, but X Warrior rolls up, and hits a spinning double heel kick and takes down Apollyon. Back on the outside of the ring, Devo whips Wraith into the steel ring post. Wraith stumbles back into the barricade. Devo runs up and hits a dropkick into the gut of Wraith. Wraith pulls himself up, with Devo waiting. Devo goes to spear Wraith, but Wraith ducks and throws Devo over into the barricade wall.*

King: Wooo, and the match is underway!
Ozzy: Yep.

*Apollyon and X Warrior lock up, and X Warrior goes for a suplex. Apollyon keeps himself from being lifted, and goes for a suplex of his own. X Warrior reverses into a desperate neckbreaker. X Warrior lifts up Apollyon, and goes for a Fisherman Suplex. X Warrior hits and does the pin attempt, 1....2...kicketh the f*cketh out. X Warrior hits down Apollyon with a double axe handle, and locks in an armbar submission. Wraith and Devo continue to fight on the outside. Wraith holds up Devo, and hits a rolling DDT on him. Wraith flips up and makes it a double arm chicken wing hold. Wraith lets go, and pulls up Devo. He goes for the PainKiller, but Devo reverses it into a reverse suplex. Devo and Wraith are both back on their feet, and Wraith fights back with a powerslam.*

King: Damn, what devastation.
Ozzy: Yawn...

*Apollyon grabs the ropes, and X Warrior is forced to let go. X Warrior climbs the ringpost. Apollyon gets to his feet, and X Warrior goes for a huricarana! Apollyon counters with a powerbomb! X Warrior stays on the mat, as Wraith slides in. He forearms Apollyon in the back, and Apollyon and Wraith meet face to face. Wraith goes for a clothesline, but Apollyon ducks. Wraith springboards off the ropes, and Apollyon catches him, and takes him down with a German suplex. The bridge pin, 1....2....3!!! Wraith is eliminated!*
Eliminated: Wraith

King: Damn it! Wraith had a fighting chance, too.
Ozzy: Fuck...

*Devo slides into the ring, and pulls down Apollyon for a the roll up! 1....2..KICKOUT! Apollyon rolls forward, and pulls himself up. He turns around, and Devo hits him with a belly to belly suplex. X Warrior comes and hits a swinging neckbreaker on Devo. X Warrior then locks in a dragon sleeper. Devo lifts him and X Warrior up somehow, and hits a bridge suplex! 1...2...KICKOUT by Xtreme Warrior. Apollyon forearm smashes Devo back down, and then hits a leg drop. Apollyon rolls up Devo, and hits a swinging neckbreaker on him.*

King: Another neckbreaker?

*X Warrior dropkicks Apollyon in the back, and he goes rolling through the ropes. X Warrior goes to the ropes and taunts Apollyon. X Warrior turns around, and Devo hits a stiff kick to the gut, and SMACK BOTTOM! X Warrior lays on his back cold, and Devo falls on his ass. He rolls over X Warriors body, and hooks the leg, 1...2...3!!!*
Eliminated: The Xtreme Warrior

King: Two left, Ozzy! TWO LEFT!
Ozzy: No shit.

*Apollyon slides back into the ring, while Devo rallies the crowd up thinking he has won it. Apollyon stalks Devo from behind, as Devo continues the ranting. Apollyon low blows Devo, and rolls him up. He gets his feet on the rope for leverage! 1...2...3!!! Apollyon wins by cheating!*
Winner and NEW XWF Ultimate Champion: Apollyon

King: And we have an Ultimate Champion!

---

*Goldberg and Big Bill exit their office, and begin walking down the hallway. The crowd pops loudly for the owners, and they are stopped by an old man.*

Old Man: You Big Billy and Goldberg?

Goldberg: Yeah... and?

Old Man: Kick that son of a bitch's ass for me, sonny.

Big Bill: Will do, old dude.

---

*"Testify" by Rage Against The Machine hits the PA as Justin Frenzy reluctantly makes his way through the curtains to roars of horrendous boos. Frenzy slowly makes his way down the ramp and climbs in through the ropes and stands in the corner waiting for his music to die down.*

King: Oh this boy has an ass whoopin coming to him.
Ozzy: Rock on baby!

*"California Love" by 2pac hits the PA and the crowd goes nuts as Chris Styles, Kaos, Goldberg, and Big Bill all make their way out onto the ramp to a huge chorus of cheers and XWF chants. The four men make their way down the ramp and all get into the ring in their own fashion and begin to circle Justin Frenzy, all just waiting to pounce on him. Just then Big Bill signals for his music to be cut and asks for a mic.*

Big Bill: Frenzy, at Highway to Hell you beat the @#%$ out of Xtreme Warrior, hell you kicked his ass from one side of the ring to the other, and then you went on to defy all odds when you beat him despite the interference of Devo. Hell, I was amazed, I'll admit it right here right now. But nothing could prepare me for what you did the very next night. You went to our enemies and destroyed the belt that you were awarded. Frenzy, for this, you cannot be forgiven, this is why tonight the four of us will be beating the living hell out of you in the name of none other than....X-W-F.

---

"Justin Frenzy Free For All" Handicap Match
Justin Frenzy VS- Chris Styles, Kaos, Goldberg, and Big Bill

---

*The bell rings and Frenzy is in a state of panic, he looks around the ring at all the men and begins to sweat bullets. Just then Big Bill and Goldberg look at each other and then smile, then the two step out of the ring and take their places at the announcers table.*

King: Boss, what are you doing out here? Kick his ass!
Ozzy: Yeah, fuck his @#%$ ass up!
Big Bill: Boys...his time will come, for now, Ill just let these two work with him.
Goldberg: Yeah, we want to wait a while before shoving our foot up his ass.

*Frenzy attacks Styles and sends him to the ropes, Styles runs under and bounces off the other ropes, just then Frenzy ducks his counter but is met with a shot right to the chops by Kaos. Styles lifts Frenzy up and sends him into the corner.  He climbs to the top rope and takes Frenzy off with a huge superplex! He makes the cover but only receives a 2 count.*

Big Bill: Don't pin him yet!

*Styles lifts Frenzy to his feet and places his head in between his legs, he lifts him up but Frenzy rolls through and connects with a DDT. He hops to his feet and drops the leg across the back of Styles neck, he then quickly rolls him into a cradle for the pin but Styles kicks out. Frenzy gets to his feet and kicks Styles in the head to keep him down, just then Kaos attacks Frenzy from behind sending him into the ropes, Frenzy bounces off and almost takes Kaos' head off!*

King: Holy @#%$!
Goldberg: He was our champ
Big Bill: He definitely has the skill, just not the balls.

*Frenzy lifts Kaos to his feet and locks on a front face lock- just then Styles runs at him but he gets the foot up and takes Styles down to the mat, Frenzy then suplexes Kaos, he rolls through and hits another, rolls through again and lifts him up, then drops him down face first with a sit-out face plant. Frenzy makes the pin, 1 2 Kaos kicks out. Frenzy lifts Kaos up and then tosses him out of the ring! He then turns to Styles who is still recovering, he runs at Styles and takes him down with a swinging neckbreaker. Frenzy gets to his feet and stalks Styles just as Chris gets to his feet Frenzy lets loose with a thunderous kick to the balls of Styles.*

King: Dirty Fighting!
Big Bill: Yes, we all know the name.
King: No really, dirty fighting.  That man should be suspended for such actions.
Big Bill: Hmmm....good point, WITHOUT PAY!
Goldberg: *laughs*

*Frenzy runs to the ropes and springboards off with a moonsault, he hooks the leg but Kaos breaks up the pin. Kaos gets Frenzy up and gets a back lock.  Frenzy wiggles but Kaos suplexes back, but Frenzy counters with a back flip and lands on his feet, he then hooks Kaos and hits a reverse DDT.*

King: Shouldn't you guys get in there?
Goldberg: Nah....this is the Grand Finale for God sakes!
Big Bill: I have faith in my boys.

*Frenzy gets to his feet and runs to the turnbuckle, he awaits the recovery of Kaos...right when he gets to his feet Frenzy takes flight and connects with the 360 Hurricarana! Frenzy is about to make the cover but sees Styles getting to his feet, so he climbs the other turnbuckle and waits for him, just when Styles gets up Frenzy takes off, he wraps his legs around his head but Styles catches him!*

Big Bill: Oh @#%$look at that kids strength!

*Styles allows Frenzy to dangle down, he hooks his legs over the arms and then drives him into the mat with the Out of Style! Styles rolls through to make the pin but just then Kaos stops him. The two men argue for a second, Kaos pointing at the turnbuckle. Styles then smiles and agrees with Kaos, he lets Frenzy up and places him in a seated position on the top turnbuckle facing the crowd. Styles then climbs to the top rope behind Frenzy and crosses the mans arms in front of him, Kaos comes up behind Styles and puts his head in between his legs so Styles is now sitting on Kaoss shoulders. Suddenly Kaos falls back with Styles still holding on driving Justin Frenzy into the mat with a huge X-Plex from the top rope!*

Big Bill: OUT OF SERVICE!
King: What?
Big Bill: That's the name of that move.  I gave them the idea.
Goldberg: Bill, we should make a cool move like that.
Big Bill: Yeah we should.
Ozzy: What the fuck?!

*Frenzy is out cold in the center of the ring and Styles and Kaos are both standing around him looking at each other and then at their owners, wondering what to do.*

Goldberg: Well, that's our cue.
Big Bill: Yeah.  time to kick some ass!

*Big Bill and Goldberg get up from their seats and make their way into the ring, Styles and Kaos sit on each turnbuckle, Bill and Goldberg look at each other for a minute and then smile, then they make their way over to the other two turnbuckles.  All four men climb to the top rope and stand there staring at Frenzy.*

King: Oh @#%$could it be?
Ozzy: Fuck yeah!

*All four men leap off and come crashing down onto Justin Frenzy's motionless body!*

King: FOUR POST MASSACRE!

*Big Bill gets back to his feet and clears the three men awayhe then reaches down and grabs Justin Frenzy by his throat and lifts him to his feet, he begins yelling something into his face, spit flying out of his mouth, he then flips him off and yells out X-W-F, Big Bill lifts Frenzy high into the air and holds him up for a while.*

King: Wow...total air time!
Ozzy: Fuck that prick!

*Big Bill then drives Frenzy down into the mat with a HUGE Big Timer! He gets to his feet, spits on Justin Frenzy and then places his foot on his chest and counts along with the ref, 1... 2... 3.*

King: We did it!
Ozzy: Hell yeah!

*"California Love" hits the PA as all four men celebrate over Justin Frenzy's motionless body, all men take their turn cursing at Frenzy and spitting on him, or whatever they want.  Big Bill then gets on the mic and signals for his music to be cut again.*

Big Bill: Just let this be a lesson to anybody who decides to mess with us: DONT F*CK WITH THE X-W-F!

*"California Love" hits the PA again as Big Bill flips off Frenzy and then steps over him on his way out of the ring, all four men celebrate as they make their way up the ramp and return to the back as the show fades out.*