Sunday Night Combat - Episode #7 - Jan. 18, 2015

Brenden Reynalds - The following match-up will be your opening contest of the night, and will be contested to one fall!

Chords pluck out of the speaker system, the opening of "In the Company of Worms" by Thank You Scientist beginning to play in the arena. A few moments pass, the crowd starting to show distaste as they know who's on the way. As the song begins to pick up, Chance Fusion makes his way out of the backstage area. Chance taunts the fans as he goes to bend at the knees, Superbitch showing up from behind and planting a kiss on his cheek. The cameras move in to catch Chance's reaction, Chance simply winking into the camera to an uprising of boos as he gets back to his feet and heads down the ramp.



Brenden Reynalds - Making his way to the ring... Being accompanied by Superbitch and weighing in 220 lbs... From Tampa, Florida and standing at 6 foot 1 inch...

Chance Fusion!

Matt Baily - While the fans may rightfully dislike this veteran of the business, Chance Fusion is a former EUW Tag Team and EUW Pure Champion. This man has a chip on his shoulder, but this newest acquisition to The RWD sure has a history of a strong in ring presence.

West Newhaven - If The RWD keeps signing guys like they have been... Well damn, Matt! There won't be a need for Supercards anymore as every match up will become a potential match of the night, and all of them will be of Supercard quality. I can't wait to see this guy in the ring, he's got "Future Main Eventer" written right across his face!... Even if he is up against a fairly useless opponent.

The audience continues to jeer at Chance's cocky swagger, Fusion and Superbitch reaching the ring where Chance receives another kiss before rolling in, under the bottom rope. Superbitch berates some of the nearby fans on the outside, before moving to ringside. Meanwhile, Chance climbs up the nearest turnbuckle, and continues to piss off the audience. Chance laughs to himself and seems to be in a jovial mood, his music fading out as he hops down to the mat and readies for the upcoming contest...

"TNT" by AC/DC hits the PA system next, to the chants of the fans!

Crowd: Oi! oi! oi! oi! oi! oi! oi! oi! oi! oi! oi! oi! oi!

After a few moments, Tyson comes out of the back and makes gunshot motions with his hands before posing with his back to the audience. Tyson soaks up their excited energy, before turning around with a smile, tipping his cowboy hat, and heading to the ring.

Brenden Reynalds - And his opponent... From Crossville, Tennessee and standing 5 foot 11 inches... Weighing in tonight at 217 lbs!...

Crowd: Ty-son! Ty-son! Ty-son! Ty-son!

Matt Baily - The crowd is firmly behind Tyson as always! While he has yet to have success since returning to the ring here in The RWD, Timothy Tyson remains a fan favorite. A very strange thing though, when you consider he was trained by none other than co-GM Robert Garland.

West Newhaven - An even stranger thing when you consider he's yet to gain a victory whenever he tries to step into the ring. Why didn't he learn some of that thing called "talent," when he was training under Garland's watchful eyes? Why would Garland even accept a student like him in the first place?!

Matt Baily - Different times, different places West. But right now, he's about to step up to the plate once more and swing for the fences. Chance will be no easy victory, but Tyson is passionate about changing his position here in the company!

As Tyson hits the apron, he looks out at the see of fans and seems generally excited to be in the arena. - Chance Phillips running into him with a running high knee and knocking him off the apron and to the outside!

Matt Baily - I see Chance is already proving these fans correct in their assumption of his character! Hasn't he ever heard of good sportsmanship?

West Newhaven - Maybe not, but I'm sure he's heard the phrase... "Here is your winner..." and then followed by his name! Something that Tyson hasn't heard since his CPW days. And! It's something he won't hear for a long time coming if can't start showing that same kind of ring savvy that competitors like Chance Fusion have!

Chance rolls out of the ring, quickly grabbing a hold of Tyson and pulling him to his feet. Chance roughs Tyson up with a few hard shots to the head, before looking at the audience members in the front row and yelling for them to "Move!" Without much more of a warning, Chance grabs a hold of Tyson and looks to throw him into the crowd - Stopping short of actually doing it and turning around to toss Tyson into the ring instead. The audience boos Chance's arrogance as he talks trash to the very same people he almost hurled Tyson into. Chance chuckles at his own jokes, finally rolling into the ring as well as Referee Alberto Rios calls for the opening bell...

*DING DING DING*

Chance and Tyson are back in the ring, Fusion still toying with the crowd after stomping away at his grounded opponent. Fusion points to Superbitch on the outside, Superbitch making a heart with her hand as Chance brushes his hair out from in front of his face and turns to pull Tyson back to his feet - Tyson grabbing him around the back and the head and pulling him down with a jawbreaker! Chance is forced to back away, holding his jaw in pain as Tyson gets back to his feet and hits the ropes, Chance turning back towards him - Ducking under and sending him back to the outside - Tyson grabbing hold of the top rope and pointing his index finger at Chance while making a gun firing motion! Superbitch tries to warn Chance of Tyson's presence, Chance stumbling away from the rope only to turn back and notice Tyson springing off the top rope with a Crossbody - Chance catching him and staggering backwards a bit, yet still holding on as he charges and rams him into the nearest corner before tying him to the Tree of Woe!

Matt Baily - Oh man! This doesn't look good for Tyson! He's all caught up in the corner, Chance still in charge of this match-up!

West Newhaven - I keep trying to warn these guys that high risk moves don't always pay off! Maybe after seeing what happens to Tyson, some people will finally start listening to ole' West!

Chance continues his pattern of stomping away at Tyson, TNT caught hanging upside down as Chance walks a few paces back, charging in and leaping with a low dropkick to Tyson's face! Tyson crumples down to the mat, Chance getting back to his feet and grabbing hold of Tyson, lifting him up and taking him over with a quick Snap Suplex! Chance covers Tyson, lazily...

ONE!
TWO!

Tyson kicking out!

Matt Baily - And just as you warned of taking high risks, I will do my part in stating that lazy covers and an arrogant attitude will not net you a victory here in The RWD!

West Newhaven - That's not arrogance, Matt! What you're seeing from Chance is pure confidence! Besides, I don't think he's ready to end this match just yet!

Chance calls for the nearest camera to give him a closeup, acting as if he's styling his hair and giving the fans at home a wink with a big smile on his face. Before continuing his antics, he turns back towards Tyson, pulling him to his feet and charging him into the nearest corner. Chance slaps Tyson across the face, looking to put him onto the top rope - Tyson fighting to stay grounded before Chance rakes him across the eyes! The crowd makes continues to make rude remarks about Chance, Fusion turning to them and acting like it doesn't bother him - Turning his back on Tyson who darts out of the corner and hits the Fire Your Guns (High Impact Sit-Out Lariat)!!!

Matt Baily - That's his finisher! Tyson has just hit his modified version of Garland's Global Lariat!

West Newhaven - No way! No way! He's going for the pin!




Chance just getting his shoulder up!

Matt Baily - What a close call that was! Chance almost lost in his debut match! I warned him to keep his eye on the opponent!

West Newhaven - Where did that come from!? I mean! Of course that didn't work! Tyson's Lariat is only a fraction of the power that Garland puts into it!

The crowd cheer and stomps away, rallying behind Tyson who fights to pull himself back to his feet. Superbitch yells for Chance to get up, Tyson finally standing and looking at the nearest corner... Pulling himself to the top rope and yelling out!

"BANG, BANG!"

Tyson perches, waiting for Chance to start rising and looking to leap off with another huge Lariat! Tyson picks his moment and takes the jump - Chance catching him once again and slamming him down with his signature Spinebuster! The impact shakes the ring, Chance covering, this time aggressively!

ONE!
TWO!
THREE!

Tyson managing to kick out!

Matt Baily - TNT surviving once again! This fight will continue says Tyson!

Chance can't believe it, but seems to be keeping his cool as he catches his breath and gets back to his feet. Chance looks to be ready to end this contest, taunting Tyson with his signature gunshots and setting him up and running in from behind... Tyson being caught and sent crashing down with The F-Bomb (Naruki Doi's Muscular Bomb)!

West Newhaven - But can he keep it up!?

ONE!
TWO!
THREE!

*DING DING DING*

Brenden Reynalds - Here is your winner! Chance Fusion!

West Newhaven - And of course the answer is no! The streak lives! The streak lives! Timothy Nelson Tyson as unimpressive as always!

Chance calls Alberto over, looking for his arm to be raised as he wears a very smug look on his face. Superbitch enters the ring as well, giving her husband a hug and celebrating with him to the jeers of the fans. Chance looks down at Tyson, nodding his head before mocking his opponent and mouthing...



The audience can feel his sarcasm, Chance finally exiting the ring with Superbitch close behind. Chance poses one final time at the top of the ramp, the show cutting to a commercial break...

When the infamous intro to “White and Nerdy” by Weird Al Yankovic sounds over the PA system, the crowd to cheer loudly. They know very well who is coming out. Fallon King comes from the back, dancing lightly to the beat. He inaudibly raps the fast lyrics, slapping the hands of his fans.

Brendan Reynalds: “Introducing first, from Charlotte, North Carolina, weighing in at 225 pounds…FALLON KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING!”

By the end of his announcement, Fallon King picked up his pace. He had already reached the ramp. As he enters the ring, he steps around, pumping the crowd up. He begins to focus on the upcoming match.

Matt Baily: “Fallon King has been very successful since his debut. He has been making himself known in the wrestling universe! The fans are starting to get behind this man. He is looking to put himself on the map here. I believe he has a bright future.”

West Newhaven: “He got Devin KONSTANTINE to thank for that. He gave him his first win over Frank Washington. It doesn’t mean much, but a gift from the Last King is a blessing.”

Matt Baily: “He valiantly fought in that match, almost picking up a CLEAN victory over Washington. Let us not get into that mess. That is later on tonight. In the meantime, we should discuss the next man coming out.”

Baily’s words end as red and white lights flash over the ring. “White and Nerdy” fades out to allow “Fame” by B.O.B. to pick up. The fans immediately began to boo as the chorus hits. The boos grow louder as TJ Bryce makes his way from the back. He stands idle, looking to the ring. Behind him comes Well Connected. The Lenny is frantically waving a Canadian flag. T-Zone is holding a Canadian themed megaphone.

T-Zone: “TJ BRYCE DON’T NEED NO INTRODUCTION FROM A THIRD RATE ANNOUNCER! LET T-ZONE HANDLE IT!”

Matt Baily: “How rude. Reynalds is great at what he does!”

West Newhaven: “Shut it, Baily. Let T-Zone do his job!”

He takes a deep breath. The Lenny stands near him, waving the flag, serving as a backdrop of sorts.

T-Zone: “Introducing second and most importantly, this man hails from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada! He is weighing in today at 212 pounds, standing in at 5’10”…He is the Canadian Franchise…TJ BRYCCCCCCCCCCCCCCE!”

Bryce looks towards the camera, giving it a cocky smirk. “Let’s stomp some punks,” he mouths before heading down to the ring, not before a wink to the ladies. The Lenny and T-Zone rush past him, publicizing him up even further. T-Zone even screams something in front of a Fallon King fan. As Bryce reach the ramp, T-Zone rushes over and leaps onto the side of the ring. When he holds the ropes down, Bryce steps in and immediately goes to the turnbuckle.

He stands up on it, looking out to the booing crowd. He points to a buxom woman and winks. When she tries to reply, he yells out about how his girlfriend is hotter, teasing her. The girl looks aghast. As he leaps off, his smug demeanor switches somewhat hostile as he looks at King. He gives him a judgmental look, before he begins to stretch.


It takes a moment before the chaotic song that is “I am the Man” by Anthrax blasts over the PA system. Red and orange lighting takes over the system. The camera briefly focuses on a bitter TJ Bryce, who rolls his eye. The man angry at the world enters, looking at everyone with general contempt. Slater Grimm does not waste much time, beginning to march his way down to the ring.

Brendan Reynalds: “He comes from Devil’s Lake, North Dakota, weighing 301 pounds, he is SLATER GRIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMM!”

Matt Baily: “This man…he is something.”

West Newhaven: “He is something alright! He is a man angry at the world. Everything is in his way and it is amazing! He is a welcome addition to our roster! I am not sure if TJ or Grimm is going to win, but Fallon is about to get ripped limb from limb!”

Matt Baily: “How morbid.”

Grimm is banging on his chest by the end of the call. He points at TJ Bryce for a moment, then at Fallon King. King points to himself. The camera focuses back onto Grimm as he rushes the ring. Bryce clears out as Grimm bum-rushes King and brings him down to the mat. The bell immediately rings as Grimm lays into King. Bryce stands outside of the ring, sighing out. He shakes his head and gets back into the ring, seeing where he could interject the beatdown.

Before he can, Grimm rushes off and tackles Bryce into the corner, laying into him with some haymakers to the gut. Bryce bounces off every punch, visibly coughing by the end of the barrage. Grimm yells out in rage, coming back in with a devastating lariat. The force sends Bryce upward and back onto the ground. Bryce rolls safely to the corner, trying to get Grimm’s attention off him.

West Newhaven: “Grimm is a man on a mission!”

Matt Baily: “Such viciousness! Bryce is still reeling from that barrage. King is struggling to his feet.”

Grimm turns back to a rising King, reaching for him. Fallon responds with a heavy blow to the gut. As Grimm comes back as quick as he backed away, but Fallon is waiting with another punch, another, and wraps it all up with a quick dropkick. Grimm falls to the mat and Fallon goes for the cover.


Grimm defiantly kicks out, sending Fallon off him with force. Grimm gets up, but is met with a knee from Bryce. He falls back to the mat, while Bryce turns his attention onto the recovering King. He catches the Nacho Lord with a kick to the kidney. King hits the mat, wailing in pain. Bryce kicks him again like a soccer ball. When Bryce realizes both foes are down, he decides to taunt a bit. He stands up on the turnbuckle, pointing at his favorite crowd victim.

Bryce: “Don’t look sad, baby. You’re at least a three—“

Before he could finish, Grimm has him by the arm. When he brings Bryce down, he flings away with a beautiful T-Bone suplex. The crowd pops for the impressive move. Grimm races over and goes for the cover.


Bryce kicks out, but hardly recovers, feeling the pain from the surprising move. Grimm does not waste time and scoops Bryce up. When he is preparing for the scoop slam, Fallon charges from out of nowhere, tackling Grimm out of the ring! Bryce falls to the mat, while both Grimm and Fallon hit the outside.

Matt Baily: “What a move from King!”

West Newhaven: “How much damage did he take doing that? Does he not realize that he has to win? Being impressive is not what gets you championships and glory! It's wins!”

Matt Baily: “You admit he’s impressive?”

West Newhaven: “Eh, I would give it a four out of ten.”

Baily sighs as Bryce gets up. When Fallon is trying to get back into the ring, Bryce is already on the attack. He strikes Fallon with a forearm and tries to grab hold of him. Fallon ducks under and hits Bryce in the gut. As Bryce stumbles back, King reaches out and grabs him. Before he can do anything, Grimm rips him down from the apron. King hits the mat hard with an audible thud. The crowd hisses from the sound. Grimm enters the ring, but receives a Yakuza Kick for his troubles! Instead of crumbling to the mat, he stands firm.

West Newhaven: “He didn’t go, Bryce! He didn’t go!”

Bryce does not realize this as he runs off the rope and back into a back body drop over the top rope! Bryce soars onto Fallon King! As both begins to scramble to their feet, Grimm runs off the rope and dives through it, hitting them both! It results in a pile of bodies and an eruption of cheers. Grimm is the first to recover, taking hold of Fallon King.

He throws King back into the ring, before turning his attention to Bryce. He grabs onto him and looks to throw him into the ring. However, he hears protests from both T-Zone and Lenny. As he turns to them both, he grins. What is Grimm’s reply to their banter? He hurls Bryce at both of them, before charging in himself. He begins to attack both of them, laughing somewhat maniacally as he does.

When the crowd cheers, Grimm tells them something obscene. They immediately boo him back, causing him to jeer at them. He returns to the ring, going back on his attack on King. King barely stands, still woozy from hitting his head on the outside. Grimm takes advantage by battering him with some stiff forearms. He drives King into the corner, brutalizing King. However, King sparks to life, pushing Grimm back. Grimm is appalled and goes back in for another corner lariat.

King collects his arm and drops him with a neckbreaker! He goes for the pin.


The crowd groans as King fails to pick up the win. He does not stop, picking Grimm up. He tries for a suplex, but is unable to lift Grimm. Grimm heaves King off him and attempts for a spinebuster. King does not go, locking one arm around the rope. He elbows Grimm and pushes him back. As Grimm rushes back in, King collects him and hits the suplex using Grimm’s momentum! The crowd pops for King’s sheer effort! King goes for another pin.


Grimm gets the arm up, causing Fallon to yell out in frustration. He picks up Grimm, hooking both arms.

Matt Baily: “He’s going for Fallon from Grace!”

West Newhaven: “He barely got Grimm up for that suplex! Does he think he can heave him up for a powerbomb?! A boy can dream, but there is no way he can do this!”

Newhaven’s logic rings true, but mostly due to Grimm’s resistance. He struggles out one arm, and then uses it to hit Fallon in the side. Fallon releases the other arm, which allows Grimm to bring him down with a Sambo Suplex! Grimm brings him back up immediately, trying for the GRIMM ending, but Fallon fights out. Grimm opens up a new attack with some forearms, disorienting King. He irish whips King to the ropes, but King hangs on the rope. Grimm makes a bitter noise, before going for King.

King leans back, throwing up his legs. The impromptu dropkick catches Grimm off guard and forces him back. King rushes in, but Grimm is waiting. King is then brought down decisively with a spinebuster. Grimm goes for the pin, smirking.


The crowd sparks to life as Fallon brings up a shoulder. Grimm looks aghast by the action, falling backward. As Fallon rests on the mat, Grimm puts his head out of the bottom rope, bringing his hands to his head. He is beside himself at Fallon’s tenacity. As he looks to move, he does not notice Bryce coming from the corner!

West Newhaven: “HOLY HELL!”

Matt Baily: “Bryce Check!”

Bryce catches the shocked Grimm with his patented single leg running dropkick. Grimm falls back to the mat, nearly unconscious from the kick. Bryce enters the ring, a bit more rested than before. However, he brought something with him. As King gets up, he is introduced to Bryce’s item of choice. A sickening crack is heard as Bryce plants King with a chair shot to the face.

Matt Baily: “How deplorable! Ref, why don’t you—“

West Newhaven: “You know as well as I do that triple threats are no disqualification! It seems to me that TJ was the first to think of it! That is why he is damn prodigy. He is five steps ahead of everyone else!”

Bryce falls to the mat, hooking King’s leg. He bobs his head to the count.


Brendan Reynalds: “Here is your winner! TJ BRYCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCE!”

The crowd vehemently boos TJ Bryce as “Fame” begins to pick up again. The victor stands up, looking at his handiwork. With a bow to both and the crowd, he goes to the turnbuckle, celebrating. Bryce excuses himself from the ring, raising a hand in victory. T-Zone and The Lenny rush next to him, patting him on the shoulder. Bryce gives Grimm, who just recovered, a mocking wink as he makes his way backstage. Grimm grips as his hair, seething in anger. Referee Alberto Rios goes to check on King. The camera cuts back to ring, the next match already set to go underway as the crowd doesn't get a chance to catch their breath...

The camera's open backstage where interviewer Charles Matias is standing by with one half of the main event, Scotty Addams.


Charles Matias - Scotty, it's great to see you again but tonight is your first match here in the RWD and it's in the main event. There's seemed to be quite a bit of controversy surrounding the decision which has even led to Frank Washington not being very pleased with the decision either. So heading into this huge match, with everything people are saying and knowing Frankie Cocheese is currently undefeated, how are you feeling?

Scotty Addams - I appreciate the concern, Charles. And ya know? I get it. I get why people are upset, and I get why it's controversial but what they're not understanding is that if they were given the opportunity, if they were just put in the main event, they'd take it. I didn't ask to be put at the top of the ladder this week, Charles. Hell for all I know when all of this is said and done I'll be working my way up. But there's one thing that stands true about what I said before I debuted-- I'm not going to wait. That doesn't mean that I'm not going to pay my dues in this company and work my way up; it just means that I'm going to do it quicker. If Garland wasn't so hell bent on making Frank's life a living hell since coming back in Missouri than I'm sure Frank would be right where I'm at. I'm not going to complain about being given this chance, this opportunity, Charles, to show everybody why I'm one of the very best that this business has to offer. And if it's in Garland's plan to put me in this position to try and get people pissed off at me, to try and get people to turn their backs on me well then I guess it's working.

Charles Matias - Those are some pretty strong words, Scotty. Would you actually consider the people you called friends, turning their backs on you?

Scotty Addams - No, Charles. But it's obvious to see that there's more to this than meets the eye. I challenged Cocheese because I knew him, I had history with him, I knew how tough he was and he was on top so what better way to get noticed than to make a challenge. That's all this is, Charles. A challenge, an exhibition that this entire past week has grown into something so much more but there's no implications on the line. There's no winner takes all kind of a stipulation, there's no titles on the line. It's just a battle of pride, Charles. Frankie is on top of the world right now and he wants to stay there. And me? Well I'd love to be at the top of that ladder, too. There's no riding off of any coattails, there's no stupid schemes going on here, and this has nothing to do with our old team. If somebody wants to take this and make it out to be more than it needs to be? That's fine. I'm not asking for anyone's permission to be the best. But like I said, they all know damn well if they were in my position, they'd take it and they should. The best competition in this entire industry is all under one single, solitary roof, and it's the RWD banner that's flying high.

Charles Matias - So later tonight is the big match. It's been a little while since you've had this high profile of a match, even if it is just an exhibition. Do you feel like you're ready?

Scotty Addams - I'm always ready, Charles. There's never any one given moment of any one given day that I'm not ready and Cocheese will figure that one out real fast. Tonight is the start of something new, Charles. It's a new road, it's the path of a stronger road and I'm going to give Frankie the fight of his life. Just you watch. Scotty Addams is here to be the best of the best, no excuses.

The arena goes silent as the crowd begins to stir. The lights stay out and confusion begins to flow. Just then, blasts start to hit the sound system as the arena starts to stir. As the sounds of Coheed and Cambria's "Key Entity Extraction III: Vic the Butcher" blast into the arena Jay Scarlet steps from behind the curtain wearing his ring gear and a black hooded vest.



He lifts the hood slightly, glancing out at a crowd that doesn't seem thrilled to see him. Boos can be heard around the arena, though some are cheering for his arrival. He glances back towards the ground as Sophie Jade steps onto the stage beside him. She grins before pulling his chin towards her. Sophie plants a firm kiss and runs her hand upwards, pulling his hood off and revealing him to the crowd as the song picks up.

Brenden Reynalds: The following match is an RWD vs ACE match and it is the third match in the Best of Five series! First! From Sussex, New Jersey, being accompanied to the ring by "The Sussex Succubus" Sophie Jade....



The crowd explodes with a mixed reaction largely against Jay Scarlet and Sophie Jade, almost making the ring announcer hard to be heard. They smirk and soak up the reaction, finally arriving at ringside. Sophie plants a good luck kiss on Jay's cheek before he rolls into the ring, heading to a corner to make final preparations for the match as Sophie stands on the outside also ready for things to begin.

Matt Baily: This match may not be for any championships but the weight of the world rests between these two competitors. With the series tied 1-1 whoever wins this match will cause a profound momentum shift to swing towards their respective companies. If Robert Garland wins here tonight then all Artemis Kaiser would have to do is beat Flame Puppy in ACE in two weeks’ time and RWD wins. At that point Parker Van Peters or whoever should be the ACE Pacific Southwest Champion at the time would have to come here and defend the belt in RWD.

West Newhaven: But should Jay Scarlet win then in two weeks Artemis vs Flame Puppy becomes an elimination match for RWD where a loss by Artemis would have to send the RWD Champion over to ACE to defend his belt right after winning it!

Matt Baily: And in the event that RWD and ACE split the next two matches we would go to the sudden death fifth match to determine a winner. But I’ll tell you this; it’s a lot easier to go into the next match sitting at 2-1 than it is to play from behind at 1-2.

West Newhaven: Well one of the few things we can agree on is that we’re both RWD guys. Robert Garland and Artemis Kaiser need to get the job done tonight and in two weeks so it doesn’t have to come to that! Just get the job done and leave no doubt about it, be that impenetrable wall Boss!

The crowd waits as Scarlet paces in the ring, his music fading as a familiar voice cuts through the now silent arena...

Travis Rech: Ladies an' Gentlemen... Please join meh en welcomin' "Tha Greatest Hardcore Icon," an' my close personal friend...




"Vengeance" by Lukhash begins to play, Robert Garland stepping out of the back with his trademark jacket over his torso, black in color.

Garland looks out at the crowd, each person booing his presence as his face looks serious and Rech smiles from ear to ear. The camera catches two championships around Garland's waist, The IPW United States Championship and The GWF Breakthrough Champion, Garland finally heading down the ramp as the camera moves to catch his back... The words on his jacket reading "DIE BADGER DIE."

West Newhaven: Did these dimwitted fans not get the memo? Robert Garland is one of us! He’s an RWD guy, he’s a Louisiana native! HE’S FIGHTING FOR YOU!

Matt Baily: Well that’s debatable West. He’s definitely fighting for RWD and I can’t say he’s not, but I doubt he’s doing it out of the goodness from his heart for these fans. As far as he’s concerned the fans turned their backs on them for Frank Washington.

West Newhaven: And they did!

Matt Baily: I wasn’t finished. As I was saying as far as Robert Garland is concerned the fans turned their backs on them and as a result he wants to distance himself as far away from them as he can. “Die Badger Die” is a bold declaration to that; “Badger” was a fan favorite while Robert Garland, the Co-GM, is out for himself and Travis Rech.

West Newhaven: Even so I doubt these RWD fans, as stupid as they may be, would want to see the RWD Championship be defended against and possibly lost to someone from ACE!

Once the two reach the ring, Garland walks up the steps and onto the apron before removing his jacket. Garland tosses it down to Rech who places himself ringside, and also hands off his two legacy titles. Garland then raises his arms in an "X" shape over his head and gives a twisted smile before stepping into the ring, heading towards his corner, and crouching down as he waits for the match to begin. He is muttering to himself and keeping his eye on his opponent, slightly looking paranoid.

Referee Alberto Rios calls for the bell to start the match as the two competitors circle each other.

*DING DING DING*

Garland remains slightly paranoid as he circles and Scarlet catching on to this quickly darts at him before stopping to test him. Instead of backing off or ducking out of the ring however it only seemed to kick Garland’s survival instinct into gear as he tries to connect with the Brain Damage! (roundhouse kick) Scarlet only narrowly managed to duck and used this opportunity to charge him for real this time as he managed to take him down by his leg to the mat. Scarlet wastes no time trying to target the knee as he tries to lock in a leg lock but fortunately for Garland he was close enough to the ropes to reach out and grab it to force a rope break as Alberto Rios quickly came in to break it up. Scarlet holds his hand up with a smirk as he gets up before delivering several vicious stomps to the knee anyway.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo!!!

Matt Baily: Despite their past acquaintance Scarlet doesn’t seem to be interested in sportsmanship.

West Newhaven: I doubt either one of them are in all honesty. This is about pride! This is about bragging rights! Expect Alberto Rios to have fits all day with this match.

This time Alberto Rios is a bit more firm with Scarlet as he gives him a verbal warning as Garland was still by the ropes. Scarlet merely just nudges Rios aside as he goes back to Garland however as he tries to pick him up he gets met with an eyerake! Scarlet holds his face in pain as Garland pulls himself up by the ropes and drives a running forearm into the back of Scarlet’s head before raining down with a barrage of punches to a prone opponent! Scarlet just manages to throw his arms up around his head to protect himself but not before several hard rights and lefts connected first. Sophie Jade looks on at ringside with a worried look at the sudden reversal of fortune while Rech had a Cheshire grin on his face. Garland however was quick to change tactics after Scarlet began to protect his head as he got back up and delivered a swift soccer kick straight into the ribs of Jay Scarlet which even causes Rech to wince a little from ringside as he looks on.

West Newhaven: One cheap shot deserves another!

Matt Baily: So much for friendly competition. I doubt this is what Alan Christopher and Travis Rech had in mind when they agreed to do some inter-promotional work. Of course you want your side to win and yes, there is a certain amount of pride involved for everyone involved... But this is just turning vicious!

West Newhaven: Are you kidding me? The Psych Ward Rules match headlined to kick the series off. If anything I’d argue this is exactly what they had in mind! Right now these two are making ACE and RWD a lot of money and I’m sure the ratings will reflect exactly that.

Like a shark smelling blood in the water or a man falling off the fringes of sanity Garland continues to go after the ribs as he starts unleashing a furious succession of mudhole stomps into Scarlet. This time it’s Scarlet that goes towards the ropes looking for relief yet it grants him no immediate relief as he relentlessly continues his assault. Alberto Rios finding the futility in verbally warning him instead goes to the five count instead.



Rios finally yanks Garland off him and gets in his face. Rios threatens to disqualify him on the spot if he even lays a finger on him. Just as it looks like Garland is about to grab the ref by the shirt Rech furiously waves him off and just in the nick of time Garland releases a heavy sigh instead and backs off. Rech calls the referee over almost as if he were apologizing and pleading on Garland’s behalf not to jump to a disqualification. Sophie Jade sees an opportunity in this situation though and hops up on the opposite side of the apron yelling at Garland and slowly but surely he made his way her direction.

Matt Baily: Well anyone expecting a wrestling clinic is sadly mistaken. This is more along the lines of a drag em out bar fight!

West Newhaven: Right now Robert Garland is in his element. The man is famous for his hardcore wrestling and bathroom stall brawls and there are few better when it comes to a straight up fight.

Matt Baily: That may be so but you’d have to be a fool to count Jay Scarlet out. This is the same man who beat Lava several weeks back in ACE after her hand was too swollen to continue; never an easy feat to beat a trained MMA fighter like that.

West Newhaven: I’ll give the man credit for that but you got to remember MMA has a set of rules and guidelines the fighters adhere to; Robert Garland just likes to fight, rules or not.

Scarlet takes advantage of the distractions and manages to get back to his feet, stalking Garland as he had his back turned to him. Remembering the history injury of his opponent he takes off in a quick sprint and goes for a chopblock to the bad knee of Garland. Garland screams in pain as he falls to the match clutching his leg. Rech nearly loses it as he looks into the ring and pounds the apron yelling at the ref for letting Sophie Jade run the distraction. Rios looks absolutely flabbergasted as he quickly looks to the ring, back to Rech, and then back to the ring again as Rech gives him another earful.

West Newhaven: The Jersey Devil is certainly living up to his name. Sophie Jade and incidentally Travis Rech bought him enough time and he took full advantage. Robert Garland should know never to turn his back on the enemy!

Matt Baily: And this is exactly why you can never count Jay Scarlet out. The man’s mind is razor sharp and his focus is even sharper. He went after Robert Garland’s bad knee and all it may take is that one move to completely turn the complexion of this match. He got every single bit of it and then some!

West Newhaven: Well he needs to protect that leg like his career depends on it! RWD’s honor and dignity may very well depend on it!

Matt Baily: Well love him or hate him Robert Garland is anything but a quitter. He’s going to scratch and claw his way towards the finish regardless of the outcome.

By now Scarlet had Garland’s bad leg on the bottom rope, holding it there with his foot before he leaps up and stomps down on it. Garland screams out in pain as Scarlet positions his leg on the bottom rope again before stomping back down on it with authority. Garland rolls towards the center of the ring as he grabs in leg in pain before Scarlet grabs ahold of it and hits a foot DDT. Scarlet looks down admiring his handiwork for a moment before flashing a sinister grin as he goes to lock in the New Jersey Cloverleaf! Garland tries to struggle and fight out of it but try as he may it was no use as Scarlet was able to lock in the hold and turn him over.

Matt Baily: And Jay Scarlet locks in the Jersey Cloverleaf! He’s got Robert Garland’s legs twisted up like a pretzel as he applies the pressure, I don’t know how long he can last in a hold like that!

West Newhaven: Well he better hold on if he doesn’t want RWD to fall behind! Come on Boss!

Garland pounds his fist on the mat as he tries to crawl over towards the ropes as his body is writhing in agony. Alberto Rios kneels down ready to call for the bell in case Garland decided he’s had enough and submits. Garland inches closer and closer to the ropes and almost appears to be a fingertip’s length away but Scarlet catches this and drags him back to the center of the ring. This time Alberto Rios with a look of concern on his face asks Garland again if he wants to quit.

Alberto Rios: Do you want to quit? Do you submit?

Robert Garland: NO!

Alberto Rios: Are you sure, your knee is -

Robert Garland: FUCK NO!

While Garland defiantly refuses to submit Travis Rech looks on very worriedly for his friend. Unsure of how much longer he could resist and knowing that the balance of the series was on the line Rech hops up on the apron and calls the referee’s attention just when it looked like Garland might finally lose grip of his pride and tap. Alberto Rios hurriedly rushes over to Rech who seems to be complaining about… an illegal hold?

Matt Baily: Now I want RWD to win just as much as everyone else in the locker room but not this way. If he taps he taps and as much as I’d rather not see it Alberto Rios has to call this match fairly.

West Newhaven: Oh come on, who’s side are you on? That’s veteran instinct by Travis Rech! The man that signs your checks is running a little insurance measure! If the referee never sees it it didn’t happen! Travis Rech is keeping RWD’s tallest wall fortified! Show some team spirit!

Sophie Jade, furious seeing victory within reach tries to rush on over to where Rech and Rios are and tries to interject herself into the argument, pleading her case that Garland was about to tap. Scarlet keeps the hold in for a moment or two longer hoping the situation would be resolved before reluctantly letting go of he hold and storming over towards Rech. At this point Rech throws his arms up with a sly grin as he hops off the apron, exchanging “pleasantries” with Scarlet. Sophie Jade tries to get Scarlet’s attention back on Garland, who was slowly trying to pull himself back up using the ropes for leverage. Finally Scarlet turns back to Garland who at this point was on one knee hanging on top the ropes and tries to grab ahold of him and pull him up. Garland grins with the opportunity presented and jabs his thumb straight into the eye of Jay Scarlet!

West Newhaven: Bravo Boss! That’s karma!

Matt Baily: I can’t believe you’re endorsing this.

West Newhaven: I can’t believe you’re not pulling for Robert Garland to put this one away!

Matt Baily: Where’s Baskkin Robbins when you need him?

As Scarlet holds his face Garland pulls himself back to his feet, favoring his bad leg. He takes a deep breath before removing himself from the ropes and connects with the Brain Damage stunning Scarlet on his feet! Garland loses his footing for a moment as he drops back to a knee before he grits his teeth as he forces himself back up and hits a very hurried Cradle DDT on Jay Scarlet. Garland slams his fist on the mat as he crawls over for the pin.

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Brenden Reynalds: Here is your winner… Robert Garland!




Matt Baily: That's it! As West would say, no matter the way it happened... The RWD is 2 to 1 in this Best of Five!

Rech applauds Garland on the outside, Sophie heading into the ring to check on Scarlet as Garland eyes her up and down... Before rolling out of the ring - And heading under the ring apron! Garland quickly grabs a steel chair, climbing back into the ring and getting Sophie's attention - Asking her to move!

West Newhaven: But Garland doesn't looks like he' done... He wants to send a message to ACE!

Sophie refuses, staring Garland down defiantly as the crowd boos and Jay remains knocked out. A twisted smile seems to cross Garland's face as he threatens to hit Sophie instead, Rech turning his back as Garland raises his weapon - And it's grabbed out of his hands from the apron!

West Newhaven: Get out of here! What business do you have out here, Frank Washington!?

Matt Baily: He's protecting our company's honor! We don't need to do something like this to "further send a message!" We're 2 to 1 and Frank doesn't want to see Garland carry out some insane attack here tonight!

Garland turns, Frank swinging and missing with the steel chair before grabbing Garland as he rushes in and using the top rope to jawbreaker him! As Garland bounces back, he staggers and turns - Sophie slapping him hard across the face as Frank slides in under the bottom rope! Frank starts to hit Garland with some tough looking punches, Garland managing to fight back with a few of his own as Rech calls for security. The brawl continues, RWD security finally making their appearance as the crowd cheers for blood and the two men refuse to be pulled apart.

Finally, half of the security team manages to pull Garland out of the ring, Rech being called over with a microphone as Frank is held captive in the ring and Scarlet and Sophie try to make their exit in this chaos...

Robert Garland - That's it! I've had it! This has gone on way too long, and I'm tired of seein' you in my ring... And I'm tired of seein' you in my thoughts! This fight's been years in the makin' Frank, and you know as well as I do that you're ready for it to be over! So, I'll make you a deal! I'll finally back down and I'll give these people what they want, you supreme jack-ass!

The crowd boos Garland's name calling, Frank responding to Garland...

Frank Washington - You're tired of me in your thoughts? You've been trying to end my career ever since you got out of prison and came to Missouri! I tried to extend the olive branch, I appologized for what I've done all those years ago but it never was enough for you was it? You had to hold a grudge, you had to manipulate Chris Williams, you had to ambush me time and time again to try to take my livelihood away! I tried to keep my wife out of this whole business, this fight that you and I have because I knew you would take things too far! I've stopped playing defense months ago when it comes to you because no matter what I say  or do... your mind is already made up.  You had to reopen old wounds, you couldn't let sleeping dogs lie!

Frank paces around the ring as security acts as a barrier to make sure he doesn't decide to duck out and continue the brawl from several moments ago.

Frank Washington - But I'll give you credit for one thing... you finally found your balls. You took them out of Travis Rech's man-purse and you're ready to finish what should've been put to bed long ago. You have the power "Badger", if you're feeling froggy then jump - and make it happen. Pinfall or submission, one fall to a finish. No disqualifications, no countouts... no referee stoppage. I'll happily sign that injury waiver if it means we can finally end this. Or dont. I know you're comfortable wearing that suit and tie being Rech's litttle lapdog, never having to actually get your hands dirty. If you don't have the cajones... if you forgot your bottle of courage by your burned out dojo... I'll just continue to take the fight to you until neither of you are left in power. What's it goinng to be?

Robert Garland - Oh yeah!? Well, how about we do this Mr. Revolution! You and I are gonna put it all the line in the most brutal of fights any wrestlin' crowd has ever seen! You will show your true colors to these people Frank! You will reveal your true self when your back is finally against the wall! When the snake is caged and force to bite! That's right, caged!

The audience seems to know what's next, Robert Garland practically flying off the handle and looking out of his mind as he raises the microphone to his face once more. Frank looks ready for a fight to break out at any moment, the co-GM of The RWD making an important announcement...

Robert Garland - You've been a thorn in my side for far too long! You've ruined my career and it's time that I ruin yours... When you step in the ring to face me at The Road to Conquest! In... A Cage Match! As much as I don't like to be reminded of my days in prison, I think this is truly fittin' as I bring every back to the scene of the crime... The self absorbed prison guard takes on the heroic prisoner as they're BOTH imprisoned against their will! After that, this will all be over... One way or another, we're endin' this!

Garland drops his microphone and violently tosses his steel chair at the steps. The sound impacts the audience as Frank remains in the ring for a while before finally leaving as well, the fans excited to see the upcoming final bout between the two that have been warring for far too long...