We cut backstage to find Raul Mendoza, Father Rodriguez and the two, now familiar monsters that accompany the Opus Dei members in conference in a small, plain room discussing matters at hand. We catch them mid-meeting via a security camera stationed inside the room, unaware that they are being watched

Mendoza: But you must understand that to sustain maximum profitability, we must obtain an already established superstar from within either the AWA or another federation of equal standing...

Rodriguez: Yes, but who are we going to convince in this place? Nobody that Canis has fought has even come close to listening to us...

Mendoza: But Canis was week.. he was also unconvincing. He was a raving madman... we need somebody that is methodical and sly rather than a ranting lunatic...

Rodriguez: And your suggestion is...?

Mendoza: Metamania.. Duff: You must be KIDDING me?! They want The One and Only to take over religious duties here? Get real!!

Tex: For deluded.. see Mendoza. No chance in hell would Metamania even consider that proposal. If you can call it a proposal..

Duff: More like a moronic plot...

Rodriguez: Explain..

Mendoza: The man already has a massive following here... maybe even the biggest. With him under our guidance we will immediately adopt a worldwide merchandising bracket as well as a damn good wrestler. The chances of ultimate victory will be considerably higher than if we used any other wrestler.

Rodriguez: And how do you intend on persuading him?

Just as Rodriguez poses the question, the lights inside the room suddenly go completely out, plunging the meeting into blackness. Shuffling can be heard, followed by the sound of steel cracking against skull and groaning. The darkened commotion continues amongst confusion

Tex: What on Earth is going on in there now?

Duff: Some sadistic ritual? Maybe they're all getting naked and...

Tex: Duff... please...

The flickering of a lighter can be heard for several moments until the candle that Mendoza is holding illuminates the room with an eerie orange glow. The expression on the bogus Priests face is priceless as he stares across at each of his accomplices lying face down in their own blood on the table. His eyes widen in shock, his jaw drops in horror... and Mendoza runs. Runs like hell

font color=Silver> Batter Up begins to blare on the PA system. ERik Black comes out dressed in a black Italian suit. He climbs in the ring and grabs a mic.

Black: You know... Last week was a classless act by Rex Butler. As many of you know, Rex attacked me from behind last week, proving that he is no champion. A champion doesnt attack anyone from behind. He's the champion. He doesnt have to. You arent a champion. YOu may hold that belt, Rex, but you are no champion. You dont have what it takes to really be a champion. BUt then again..I cant blame you. I am your biggest threat. I am the only man on this roster who can go toe to toe with you and push you to your breaking point and beyond. So you try to weaken me.. But you should have known that it wouldnt keep me down, Rex. YOu should have known that it wouldnt force me to back up and rethink my position. YOur attempt was futile

Now earlier this week, you asked what I thought about Goth maing MY title match a four way first blood match. Did it anger me? I can not say that it did. It annoys me...yes, but I do not feel anger running through my veins. I look on the bright side. I see it as more of a challenge that I will have to push myself through...Either way, Rex. I will be there...And I will give you a fight that you've never had before.

And then there is Fang... The Beast who would be King of the Curtain Jerkers.... Later tonight I will show introduce you to what we call reality..And It will surely hurt. Tonight..I put the beast to sleep and slap you down like all the other times you've been slapped down. YOu dont have what it takes.. Get close to God, Fang.

Batter UP blares on the PA and Erik makes his way out of the ring

Dmitri vs Glenn Frank

Tex: This sounds like the world's oddest couple or something, Duff, because Dmitri and Glenn Frank will meet up for the first time in the ring in a few moments.

Duff: I can see that Tex. Two cold-blooded wrestlers in the same ring is definitely a scary thought!

Stormy: This match is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from New Mexico, weighing at 250 lbs - GLENN FRANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“Bodies” By Drowning Pool hits the PA speakers, as red and white strobe lights hit the arena. Blood Lust is seen at the top of the rampway and makes his way down to the ring. He pays no attention to the crowd, or anything else. He slides into the ring through the bottom rope, and stands in the center of the ring, looking down. A large explosion goes off and he comes to life ready to tear his opponent apart.

Stormy: Introducing his opponent, from Moscow, weighing at 275 lbs.....DMITRI!!!!!!!!!!

Vampiria's Legacy in Blood hits as the arena goes black and the Titan Tron slowly starts to drip blood until the name of Dmitri appears. Dmitri slowly walks out to the ring with his manager walks in front of him. He does not concern himself for the people that are either exchanging their hands to touch him or to throw their drinks at him. As the two enter the ring his manager opens the ropes for him and allows Dmitri to get in and stare at the people in front of him.

Duff: Both men are now looking at each other carefully and circling around. Either this could go all night or it'd be a very quick thought.

Tex: My bet is that it will be a short match. Duff: You think these two wouldn't tear it up all night long?

Tex: Anything's possible, Duff!

Glenn and Dmitri hook up in the middle of the ring, Glenn Frank lifting up his left knee directly into Dmitri's stomach several times, then tosses him to the other side. But Dmitri spears Glenn Frank and immediately gets on top, slugging away with his fists to Glenn's face, some that are blocked, others escape. Yet Glenn bridged, rolled over, and reversed positions, giving out the same type of punishment to Dmitri himself. But Dmitri was able to lift him away and the two quickly scrambled onto their feet. Glenn Frank goes for a swift right, but Dmitri blocks the arm, then holds it in place as he strikes three times in the gut with three quick, swift punches. Pushing Glenn Frank to the turnbuckle, he goes a headbutt, but Glenn ducks underneath it and staggers the big man back with a fierce uppercut to the face. Then Glenn steps onto the top rope, then leaps into the air with a cross body splash. But Dmitri grabs him in mid-air and slams him harshly into the mat with a powerslam. He goes for a pin, but Glenn kicks out at the count of two. Dmitri puts the boots into him for a few moments, then he picks him up and goes for a suplex. But Glenn refuses to move and Dmitri tries again, but once agian, no movement, and Glenn reverses the move with a suplex of his own. He quickly covers Dmitri, but the big man pushes him away at the count of two, leaving Glenn stunned by his opponent's strength. He then decides to end it, then and now, and he brings the big man back to his feet. He kicks him in the gut, then pulls him underneath and has his arms around him now...LIGHTS OUT!!! But Dmitri quickly catches on to what's happening and counters with a back body drop, sending Glenn flying to the other side. Glenn recovers fast, but wasn't quick enough in the end, for as he turned around, Dmitri kicks him in the gut and executes THE BITE OF DEATH!!!!! Dmitri hooks the leg and the referee counts the pin. 1.....2....3!

Stormy: Here is your winner - DMITRI!!!!!!!!!!!

Tex: See, Duff? I knew that I was right! It would be a short match!

Duff: Aw cmon! I was hoping for a better match between these two, but short? Oh well - Dmitri won and Glenn lost. Simple as that, I suppose!

Dmitri rolls out of the ring and the referee follows pursuit. The referee then raises his arm in the air, but Dmitri pulls away quickly and grins sadistacally at Glenn, who is now getting up, shaking his head. He realized what just happened and is beginning to fume as the scene faded to black and goes into a commercial for the next PPV.

Winner: Dmitri

A camera has caught up with Raul Mendoza, who has escaped the room that was plunged into darkness and left his bloodied companions behind. He looks startled... worried... scared even as he scurries frantically around the back, looking for some sort of protection or assistance. He stumbles across an official AWA security team member, a large black guy wearing trademark AWA security wear and sporting a huge physique. Raul begins mumbling frantically

Mendoza: Pl.. please.... you must help me! Some... somebody... or something... our meeting... blood eve.. everywhere!

The security guard stares at him for a moment, not concerned in the slightest

Mendoza: What?? Do your job! Somebody.. somebody's after us! Satan is here!

Security: You seriously think.. that after all you've done since your scrawny, holier than thou ass arrived in this Asylum... that i'm going to help you?!

Mendoza: But.. what..

Security: Here's an idea for you... Get down on bended knee and say a little prayer to that God of yours. That's all it takes, apparently.. Now quit wasting my time

A faint cheer can be heard from inside the arena as the security guard leaves Mendoza freaking out in the hallway. He eventually composes himself and falls to bended knee, closing his eyes and mumbling a prayer to himself. Moments later there is the sound of metal clanging together and falling onto the concrete floor.. Mendoza looks up sharply and his face... he looks like he is staring straight into the face of Satan himself. Sin and ye shall be punished.

Mendoza: No...... NO!

From out of nowhere, Canis - dressed in black pants and a loosely fitting white shirt, unbuttoned from his neck to his chest - springs into the shot and delivers a devestating spear to his one-time mentor. The roar from the crowd can be heard backstage as the former International Champion begins to reign fury upon Mendoza, his face glowing with redemption and determined retribution. After beating Raul in to a helpless heap on the concrete, he begins to drag the robed "Priest" by one arm and takes him out of shot.

The sickening scream that is heard once they're out of view is not for mortal ears.

The camera returns to Tex and Duff at ringside who look both shocked and amazed

Duff: Canis is back! And kicking Opus Dei ass!

Tex: No doubt about it... Canis is dishing out his very own wrath upon the people he put his 100% trust in, only for them to turn again him so callously. Lets hope that's the last we see of that Mendoza character and his sick friends..

Duff: And this crowd seem to appreciate it!

The camera catches up to Metamania and his wife, who are currently heading to the gorilla position. Seeing the camera rushing up towards him, the fan-proclaimed legend stops and quickly offers his thoughts before the match.

Metamania: You know something, Rex? This may be indeed one of the toughest challenges I've ever had to go through in my professional career. But now is the time to face the music, like how I've always done each and every week. I know that you've been asking me to bring it and prove to you, once and for all, that I am everything that I said I was. I have no problems in this, Rex. But I don't really much else to say, except that I hope you don't come back and say that I didn't warn you of what would happen tonight, because I did. I know that you are the Universal champion for a very good reason. I know that you've held the title and all, blah blah blah. But I honestly could give less than two shits about it, because I truly don't care about you when it's all said and done. I want that championship more than ever, Rex, and you're the only man in the AWA that holds the top prize in the business. So sadly enough, I won't be able to take it off you tonight, but what I can take off from you, Rex, is your pride and dignity and completely shatter it to the point of where you may never be the same. Demonic One, you don't scare me. You don't faze me. My one purpose for tonight is to destroy you in every way imaginable and I'm gonna do whatever it takes to make that goal become realized, Rex Butler. I'm gonna put you through a realistic nightmare and through a moral quagmire that you wished never happened to you. I'm really good at what I do, Rex Butler. I know you are too, but none of the opponents you've gone through week after week don't necessarily mean much, because the way I see it, Rex Butler...I'm the biggest damn threat in the Asylum Wrestling Alliance! Not Canis. Not Fang. Not Jason Stevens. Not that retarded jackass known as Bill Barnhart. Not Dmitri. Certainly not Toxic Angel either! None of them will and ever shall hold a candle to my greatness. You say that you beat them all, Rex, but you have yet to BEAT ME and until you do, belt or no belt, Rex Butler - YOU ARE NOTHING! After all, I am The One And Only! You want to know, don't you? We'll, you'll get your answer, just not in the way that satisfies you the most! After tonight, Rex Butler, I won't be the next victim of the era of the Demonic One! No...instead, it will be the other way around, Rex. You will be the victim of my growing legacy and of an era that will one day come, Rex. It will come. But one thing at a time, eh? Get ready for the fight of your life, Rex, because I know that I am ready for the biggest test of my AWA career thus far...and I...WILL....SUCCEED!!!!!!

The couple walk off to the left and aren't seen again for the moment as the camera slowly fades to black...

Rex Butler vs. Metamania

Stormy Canyon: The follwoing contest is scheduled for one fall and it is a non title match!! The first wrestler to come down the aisle stands in at 5'6 and weighing in at 176 pounds!! He is accompanied to the ring by his wife Freya!! Metamania!!!

The sounds of an alarm, along with gunfire, blare over the speakers as does the whirling of helicopter blades before the guitars and drums kick off Disturbed's Indestructible. As Metamania steps out from behind the curtain and stands at the center of the top of the ramp, two pyros, from each side, blast a few times. Freya, dressed in her sexy wrestling outfit, walks over to her man, standing next to him and the two take each other's hand and start walking down the ramp aisle. They break off so that they can greet the fans with handshakes, high fives, and smiles, the crowd happy to see Metamania as they roar loudly. As they reach ringside, Metamania jumps on the apron side of the ring, then sits on the bottom rope while pulling the top rope up, looking at his wife, smiling widely. Freya returns his smile with her own as she steps through the ropes, then Metamania follows suit. The One And Only walks over to both Stormy Canyon and the referee, shaking their hands and greeting them with his trademark smile. Then he walks over to the center of the ring, faces down the camera looking back at him, and raises his right hand in the air, immediately clenching his fist. The arena lights go off as green pyro shoots from all four corners of the ring four times. The song then fades away, the lights go back up, and Freya grabs her man and kisses him passionately before the couple break it off. She then exits the ring, lands on the concrete floor, and watches her man closely, beginning to shout support and encouragement as Metamania shifts his attention to the entrance ramp, his game face already on, awaiting the arrival of his opponent.

Stormy Canyon: And his opponent, standing in at 6'7 and weighing in at 275 pounds!! He is accompanied to the ring by Alisha Hicks!!! He is our current AWA Universal Champion!! Rex Butler!!!

The opening guitar riff of "Hero" by Pop Evil begin to play as the lights in the arena go out. Strobe lights flash at different angles as the cymbal joins in with the guitar. After a second time the lights and music stop and the arena goes black for a second before screaming fills the arena and the music kicks back in as pyrotechnics shoot from the stage. Rex Butler walks through the curtains, carrying the AWA Universal Title over his shoulder, as Alisha Hicks walks out beside him. They make their way to the ring while Rex stares straight ahead, ignoring the crowd at ringside. Rex enters through the ropes and stands in the center of the ring, where he raises the Universal Title into the air, staring at his opponent

Tex Martin: Size and strenght against agility and speed. The classic story of two worlds colliding.

The bell rings and the match gets underway as Metamania circles around the big man and then the two lock arms to test strength, what is easily won as he shoves him down on the canvas. Metamania quickly gets up and slips out of the way as Rex charges in with a running high knee and lands into the ropes with his legs. Metamania immediately dropkicks the big man against the other leg that causes him to fall down on the canvas. Metamania runs to the ropes and executes a Moonsault on top of the champion and gets a two count as Rex benchpresses his opponent off of him.

Duff Travers: Too much strength to surprise him in the early going

Metamania tries to apply a front facelock and then tries to wear Butler down, but the big guy slaps his arms around the waist of his opponent and lifts him high in the air and then throws him off of him as if he isn't there. Metamania quickly gets up and runs to the ropes and jumps towards his opponent. But Rex catches him and drops him on the mat with a big time Body Slam and goes for the cover. But in the end it is Metamania that manages to kick out at the count of two. Rex grabs Metamania and goes a chokeslam, but Meta manages to slither out of the grip and gets his feet on the ropes as they are so close to the ropes and then jmps off to execute a Frankensteiner off the ropes and dropping the big man into a pinning combination. But in the end it is Rex that kicks out this time. Causing Metamania to question the intentions of the referee when suddenly when he turns around he is met by a big boot from the big guy and then followed up with a big time swinging Neckbreaker and followed it up by the patented move from Rex Butler.

Duff Travers: The Wicked Sensation!!!!

Rex hits the move on Metamania and goes for the cover as the referee awards the match and the victory towards the current AWA Universal Champion.

Stormy Canyon: The winner of this match!! Rex Butler!!!

As "Hero" plays in the background accompanied to a chorus of boo's from the capacity crowd, Rex's face is swamped in a familiar viciousness as he turns to Meta's fallen body. He grins sadistically as his boot crushes down onto The One and Only's cranium, one after the other bringing louder dissaproval from the fans who are urging Meta to fight back. He tries, throwing fists out in the Universal Champions general direction as Rex picks him up from the floor and lifts him to his shoulders, preparing a Wicked Sensation for the crowd favourite...

But then...

The opening, haunting guitar riff of "Better" by Guns N' Roses screams through the arena speakers, causing Rex to turn to face the entrance and drop Meta to the floor without hitting his finisher. Confused, Rex starts beckoning whoever dare interupt him to the ring so he can systematically destroy his next victim

Tex: What's this? I've never heard this music in the AWA??

Duff: It's a song from the new Axl Rose Egomaniac Band... but you're right, no one here uses it!

"No one ever told me when i was along.. they just thought i'd know better... better"

"No one ever told me when i was along.. they just thought i'd know better... better"

Just then, as the song kicks in, a spray of white pyrotechniques explodes from the stage as Canis charges out from behind the curtain, sprinting towards the ring with determination seeping from every pour in his body. The crowd, not knowing what to make of this new Canis, remain slightly subdued until the moment they realise. He slides in under the bottom rope and is met with hammer blows to his back from Rex Butler, but he fights back to his feet and the two go at it, toe to toe... throwing fists at each others heads as if their lives depended on it. As the music fades, the crowd respond with a loud cheer as they realise Canis is no longer the religious zealot nutjob they had come to know and hate

Tex: Canis has seen the light! He's come to stop Butler doing a number on the helpless Metamania!!

Duff: Repent! Repent! Canis is here!

Referee's begin to charge down to stop the brawl from going too far, swarming the ring to break Canis and Butler up. Some of the officials get taken out but eventually get in between the Champion and his new opponent whilst others help Metamania back to his feet. The crowd are chanting for their hero to join in and help Canis take down the Demonic One.. but there are too many refs and the situation is finally brought under some sort of control. As the camera's fade, Canis acknowledges Metamania, much to The One and Only's disbelief, before turning his attention back to Rex Butler... the three stare each other down deep to the core as Insomnia cuts to a commercial

Winner: Rex Butler

Erik Black vs. Fang

The howl of a wolf is heard as the lights in the arena dim. Wolfmoon from Type O Negative begins to play and a shower of white pyros comes from the entrance. Fang walks out in his wrestling attire, a nice white t-shirt, black jeans and black shoes and he is, off course, carrying the International Championship on his shoulder. He walks around the ring area with a sneer on his face but finally slaps hands with some of the fans, while he receives a mixed reaction. Fang slides into the ring to await his opponent.

SC: The following non title contest is scheduled for one fall, introducing first from Long Island, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 220ibs he is the reigning International Champion “The Wolf God” Fang!

Fang hands the title to the ref and the lights go out before white strobe lights kick on. "MMM I said the fish don’t fry in the kitchen". And BOOM! Huge pyros go off. Out steps Erik Black. He has a black towel draped over his head. He looks around to the crowd and then to the ring. He takes a deep breathe and slowly makes his way down to the ring. He never takes his eyes off of it. He is in full concentration. He slides under the bottom rope. He gets up and stands in the centre of the ring. A smirk crosses his face but quickly fades. He takes the black towel off of his head and throws it into the crowd and starts talking trash with Fang.

SC: His opponent, representing The Family, from Los Angelus, California weighing in at 225ibs, he is “The Golden Boy” ERICK BLACK!!!!

Stormy quickly exits the ring and the ref tries to get in between the two men, after a few minutes he’s successful and he signals for the bell, however to the two wrestlers the bell acts like a starting pistol in a race except that they take it as a cue to start brawling, neither champion or champion’s opponent has the advantage due to their similar size and wrestling styles though there isn’t much wrestling to be found in this particular matchup so far, Fang starts to gain the advantage and Erick quickly bails to collect himself.

Texx: Erick seems to have underestimated his opponent Duff!

Duff: That much is obvious.....LOOK OUT BELLOW!!

Fang however doesn’t give Erick a chance to recuperate and instead hits him with a Crossbody Variation of a suicide dive taking Erick out, Fang doesn’t stop there though as he is quick to attack with a series of punches to Erick’s head and at around the tenth punch Erick pushes him off and starts brawling with Fang, they get back in the ring at the count of 9 and the brawl resumes there, however Erick manages to take advantage of a mistake on Fang’s part and ducks behind Fang and hits him with a Bridging German Suplex and holds for a cover 1....2....kickout by Fang.

Texx: First pinfal of the match and we’re already five minutes in!

Erick doesn’t let the failed pin attempt stop him and stomps on Fang’s repaired knee, however it doesn’t have the effect Erick was hoping for as Fang just winces and doesn’t show any sign of extreme pain, realizing that attacking the knee is pointless Erick picks up the older man but Fang surprises him with a knee lift using the repaired knee followed up by a clothesline before going for a cover of his own 1.....2.....kickout.

Texx: What did Fang hope to accomplish with that combo.

Duff: If you had paid attention you would’ve noticed that Fang attacked him with his repaired knee!

Fang doesn’t wait for Erick to get back up and instead locks in a leglock, occasionally standing up to twist the leg some more, however the last time Fang stands up Erick catches him and rolls him into a small package 1.....2.....kickout by Fang but Erick is quick to act and locks in an Ankle Lock, after a few minutes however Fang is able to reach the ropes forcing Erick to release the hold.

Texx: This has been back and forth so far!

Fang and Erick are quick to get back up to their feet and they start brawling again this time spilling into the crowd, the ringside area but they still manage to get back into the ring before the count of ten where the brawl resumes with the occasional pin attempt being made by both men but neither man can keep the other down long enough for the three count.

Texx: God only knows how this match will end.....wait what the hell?!

Lead by Goth and John Irons The Family (with assistance from Jason’s problem solver Curtis Ramon) run down to the ring and assist Erick in the brawl with Fang, though Jason remains on the outside of the ring, the ref signals for the bell before being thrown out of the ring by Ramon and the men start beating down Fang, after they hit him with all of their finishers (though Curtis just chokeslams Fang) they grin and high five each other, but Fang get’s back up and fights them all off, they leave the ring quickly and Jason joins them, Fang grins at them but the grin soon disappears when Jason holds up the International Championship.

Texx: Jason just stole the International Championship and Fang’s not happy about it!

Fang leaves the ring but Jason quickly retreats to the backstage area with the other Family members, Fang growls and heads backstage in search of Jason.

Winner: Draw

Jason Stevens vs. Michael Hyde

Tex: If you just joined us, Michael Hyde is already in the ring and we're waiting to see from Jason Stevens in a...

Duff: Hold up, Stevens is right behind Hyde and he doesn't know it!

Jason slides into the ring from behind, Michael turns around and they quickly battle it out with fists as the referee calls for the bell to ring, indicating that the match has started, but Jason becomes too much for Hyde, as Jason Stevens uses his martial arts expertise. Hyde is forced to back up and is completely stunned, unsure of where he is. Jason immediately kicks the gut and applies the Muscle Buster, Hyde crashing to the mat helplessly, unmoving. Jason immediately goes for the pin, hooking the leg, as the referee counts it in. 1....2...3!

Stormy: Here is your winner - JASON STEVENS!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh for crying out loud, Jason needs to stop! He already won the damn match, let it go already!

Jason is refusing to stop his relentless assault as he kicks down Hyde and suddenly we hear the theme for The Family, as each member quickly rushes down the ring and helps out Jason Stevens beating the crap out of Hyde. Goth enters the ropes as Jason, Irons, Black, and Barnhart are circling around him like vultures, each of them just nailing Hyde with their finishing moves, one by one. Goth then grabs a microphone from Stormy, then turns around and speaks while the others continue their assault against Hyde.

Goth: See that Rex? See this!!! This is what is going to happen to you very soon when you put your title on the line against Black and Stevens and whomever it is that is the unfortunate soul that is going to be fighting for that belt!!!

Goth orders the Family to leave as the show fades to darkness

Winner: Jason Stevens