“Until The Day I Die” begins to play as a golden hue comes over the arena. The crowd stands up and begins cheering the wrestling legend as he appears from out of the back. Jay Gold stands on the stage for a few moments, drinking it all in before he descends down the wrestler ramp, heading right for the ring. When he arrives at ringside he walks up the steel steps and steps over the ropes and into the ring. Jay raises his arms as he gets formally introduced. His music dies out as he does.

Stormy: Ladies and gentlemen, as was announced last week, here is one of your two new General Managers, Jaaaay Gooooold!!!

Stormy hands over her mic and steps aside, leaving the floor for Mr. Gold to say what he needs too.

Jay: Alright everyone. I figured I may as well bring you back a ways, especially after what happened last week. You see, I did submit an application to Miss Kissinger, knowing full well that she was going to select me. I mean who wouldn’t with my past resume? I’ve showed in the past that I’m dedicated to the wrestling business. Forget about all the gold that I won, and all the matches that I won. Remember that I arrived in McW back in late 2003 and continued on into GWA all the way until I knew it was my time to hang up the wrestling boots. I never gave up, even through many of my early shortcomings. I-

Suddenly the lights in the arena go out and an eerie blue spotlight is shown on the stage as 'Neon Black' by the Murderdolls rips through the arena's P.A. system. After the songs intro is over and the hardcore base line hits a large figure walks out onto the stage with his face looking down. The figure’s long hair also helps conceal his face but by now it’s almost obvious who it is.

Duff: And here comes that second General Manager that Goth appointed…GRINDER!!!

Just at that second Grinder looks up and reveals his face as the crowd explodes so loud that Tex and Duff are almost inaudible over the crowd noise. The lights in the arena stay down but multi colored flashbulbs pop all over the arena and crazy colored spotlights flash all over the place. Grinder feigning a half smile begins to walk down the ramp to the ring, clad in not much more than a pair of torn faded blue jeans, his trademark black Timberland boots, and a blue denim vest with no shirt underneath, exposing his multitude of tattoos all over him. Grinder’s long black hair billows down from under his Harley Davidson do-rag as he approaches the ring, almost fixated on Jay Gold. Grinder takes a long, slow lap around the ring before he walks up the steps and onto the ring apron. He goes to step into the ring but stops and closes his eyes, almost as if he'd never had an ovation before and was soaking it in. Grinder finishes his pause and finally steps into the ring and as the music trails off and the house lights come up he stands face to face with Jay Gold.

Grinder: Sorry Jay, but I was just yawning in the back after hearing this little spiel of yours. Stacy there wanted you to come to be a General Manager, not a talker. You’re supposed to get on the roster’s case and make sure that they’re all in order, you know, like how Al and I always did. It’s the reason why Goth saw me as more equipped to be the new General Manager.

Jay: Grinder. I should probably mention that being a General Manager means that-

Grinder: Gold, I know EXACTLY what a General Manager does! For Christ sake Jay, I’ve been an OWNER! I know I’m a hard ass, but I’ve always done that crap because it keeps the wrestlers in tip top form. I believe that has shown so many times, including all 4 Psycho Circuses, which you were in TWO of those! You know me more than mostly everybody else. Seriously Gold…

Jay: Alright, maybe I’m ahead of myself here Grinder, but I know exactly what to do. I watched you for years when I competed in McW and in GWA. I’m not going to be some pushover and I sure as heck am not going to be someone like Owen Idol. I’ll be doing things MY way.

Grinder: And that is?

Jay: I’m not going to expose my secrets. Face it, you’ve taught me well.

Grinder: Fair enough. Just remember Gold that there isn’t enough room for the two of us here in AWA. And judging from the past and the fact that you’ve never beaten me, well, you don’t stand a chance of being the last GM standing!

Jay: We’ll see about that.

Grinder’s about to respond, but he’s interrupted by the sound of “Too Little, Too Late” by Jojo. From out of the back comes the AWA President of Public Relations, Stacy Kissinger. In the usual black suit, she comes down to the ring and rolls in underneath the bottom rope. Grinder looks at Jay, then over to Stacy, then back at Jay. Jay grins as he fakes a move towards Grinder. Stacy circles to Grinder’s backside. Grinder follows her footsteps and turns and smiles at her before speaking into his mic.

Grinder: Remember what I did to your boy last week Kissinger. Now I won’t do anything like that to you. I don’t beat up women.

Stacy: Glad to hear it, but I wouldn’t care even if ya did. I can take it. Thang is, can ya take this?

With no warning, Stacy suddenly punts Grinder in the nuts, doubling him over. Stacy proceeds to exit the ring as Jay speaks through his mic.

Jay: I never did say that she wouldn’t strike, did I? Serves you right after trying to knock me out last week Grinder. It just goes to show you that I’m ready for a position like this. I’m READY to be AWA’s SOLE General Manager. I can connive. I can be sneaky. And most importantly, I’ll make SURE Grinder that the AWA grows and prospers. I’m pretty sure Goth would like that. As for you talking about the tourney for the AWA tag titles, that’s great. It’s time that we get champions who can hold their own around here. Not just wrestlers that get babied by Goth. Even you should be agreeing on that!

Jay Gold slides out of the ring and joins Stacy at the bottom of the wrestler ramp. He holds the mic up to his mouth one last time.

Jay: Oh and Grinder…oh what a Golden Moment it will be!

The crowd cheers as Jay escorts Stacy to the back as “Until The Day I Die” plays all the way to the commercial break.

The scene opens up in the parking lot a long stretch limo has pulled up and the crowd are excited wondering who has shown up, the limo driver leaves the front seat and walks towards the back door and opens it, “Big And Large” Marty Mcfarge is the first to step out but he, as usual, is trying to get a sponsorship deal sorted out, his client, Jason “The Sensation” Stevens steps out next as does several dozen beautiful scantly clad women, Jason is dressed to impress, clad in a slick pair of sunglasses, an expensive looking three piece suit and black loafers.

Texx: Damn, what a makeover for Jason!

Duff: Forget about Jason, if those women accompany him everywhere he goes then I want Marty as my agent!

Texx just shakes his head as Jason turns to the women.

JS: Sorry ladies but this is as far as we’re going but if you wait in the limo then I promise that I’ll be back and we’ll party like never before!

The girls groan at first (as does Duff) but giggle and clime in the limo, another car, obviously a rental, pulls up and Sophie and Carry climb out.

JS: Girls, must you be so immature about Marty that you refuse to ride in a limo with him?

The girls scoff.

CS: Let’s see, drive a rental or share a limo with a dozen sluts, my egotistical brother and the most obnoxious man on the planet? Yeah I’m choosing rental.

Sophie: What she said.

Marty hangs up and turns to Jason.

MM: Great news Jason, we’ve got ourselves a new sponsorship deal!

Jason grins.

JS: With who?

MM: HDNet, you now the channel that shows ROH?

Jason nods.

JS: Sweet! You know I was actually scheduled to make my ROH debut before I signed with the AWA.

Marty just shrugs.

MM: If you say so Jason! Now can you show me the way to your lockeroom?

Carry is quick to step in.

CS: No, you know why? Because your not an official member of the roster yet and you can’t get backstage without a backstage pass which you don’t have.

MM: And you do?

CS: Don’t need one, I’m a member of the roster due to the fact that I manage Jason, Sophie isn’t but I make sure she has a backstage pass well in advance and I don’t like you nearly enough, or at all for that matter, to do that for you, but I’ll throw you a bone, you have to call Goth to get him to get you a pass but it won’t work for tonight.

Marty goes to reply but stops himself remembering that he’s about to insult his client’s sister, Jason pats him on the back.

JS: Don’t worry man, I’ll take care of the pass once I’m done with Fang tonight, why don’t you keep the girls in the limo company?

Marty rubs his hands with glee and jumps in the limo, Carry and Sophie sigh with relief.

Sophie: Well, that’s him out of our hair, shall we go to the locker room Jason?

Jason nods.

JS: I’ll meet you there, I want to address the old dog I’m facing tonight.

The girls don’t waste any time and go into the arena, Jason smirks and looks at the camera.

JS: Earlier this week you said that choosing a role in a TV show over a championship was a foolish decision on my part, well just look at me! Three piece suit, limo, glasses, shoes, all paid for by my agent who’s “preoccupied” right now if you catch my meaning!

Jason says tapping the side of the limo as he did.

JS: These are things that Jason Stevens the wrestler dreamed of being able to afford but these are things that Jason Stevens the talented actor and wrestler can easily afford so yes, I know what it like to have the money you do, and as for your repaired knee, how long before a terrible accident happens and your knee needs repairing again? If the wrestling business accidents can happen especially in the ring and that knee of yours may as well have a bulls eye on it as I intend to target it, this the AWA’S most money making man Jason Stevens signing off, Fang I’ll see you in the ring.

Jason walks off.

Texx: Jason sure is confident.

Duff: Why shouldn’t he be? With an agent that’s willing to do so much for you then he should be confident.

Dmitri can be seen standing in his locker room, having his eyes closed as the camera comes closer towards him

Dmitri: Soon the world will be an ocean of blood and blood thirsty sharks that will only listen to one command. That of the thirst of Dmitri to take charge and make the world know that the end is near. So is yours Ryan Eric, so is yours

With that Dmitri grins as he walks out of the locker room

Dmitri vs. Ryan Erics

Stormy: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, making his AWA debut, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada…weighing in at 190 pounds…he is the Natural Choice…Ryaaan Eriiiic!!!

“Helter Skelter” by The Beatles begins playing as the lights flash red and white along with the drum-line. Just as the song kicks off, the fans go crazy as 'Natural Choice' Ryan Eric walks out with his hands in the air. Ryan Eric gets to the bottom of the ramp and lunges under the bottom rope and into the ring. He stands up and once again puts his hands in the air before the music fades out.

The lights in the arena slowly darken as Ryan Eric looks around, already looking a bit scared. The lights are now completely off as “Legacy in Blood” by Vampiria starts up. Ryan looks around in the dark for his opponent, but as of yet he’s nowhere to be found. Although Stormy’s voice floats through the darkness…

Stormy: And his opponent……weighing in at 275 pounds……Dmitriiiii…

The AWA titantron slowly starts to drip blood until the name of Dmitri appears. Dmitri slowly walks out to the ring with his manager walking 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. Dmitri’s manager then leaves the ring as Ryan Eric cowers in a corner, that is until the lights come back on. Ryan Eric hesitates a bit as he looks at the bigger Dmitri. The bell is called for and the match is now officially underway.

Duff: My god Tex! He looks like he’s about to piss his pants!

Tex: I don’t blame him Duff. I’ve heard things about Dmitri…and those things aren’t good…

Dmitri shows nothing but confidence as he runs right at his opponent, bumrushing him right into the corner. Dmitri then pulls Ryan out of the corner and places both of his hands right on Ryan’s neck, bringing him up into the air. Ryan tries to escape the clutches of Dmitri, but he cannot. Dmitri slams him right to the canvas. The referee looks down at Ryan Eric, who begins to pulsate. Dmitri just looks down and shakes his head very slowly, giving off an eerie look.

Tex: If that’s an indicator of what Dmitri is capable of, the rest of the roster needs to realize this and stay as far away from Dmitri as they can while he’s here on our roster.

Duff: Easier said than done Tex! It’s already way too late for Ryan Eric here.

Dmitri waits to see if his opponent will get up, so he can begin picking the bones of the carcass. Dmitri backs up a step as Ryan seems to be starting to revive himself. Ryan finally sits up, but Dmitri runs from behind and punts him right in the back of the head with his boot. Ryan absorbs the hit though and rolls over, right out onto the ring apron. Referee Chip Long tells Dmitri to back off, but Dmitri obviously doesn’t want to.

Ryan drops off the ring apron and begins to recuperate on the outside. Dmitri gets a backup plan ready and exits the ring via another way. The referee looks down outside the ring as Dmitri goes for Ryan again. Only this time Ryan is ready for him and is able to deliver his first offensive maneuver in the match. Ryan t-bones Dmitri with a clothesline right to the gut. Dmitri goes down but quickly goes to get back to his feet. Ryan goes for another clothesline and connects.

Tex: Hmmm, this Ryan kid might just be gaining his confidence.

Duff: Yeah. We’ll see how long that lasts. Doubt it will be for long. Dmitri has quite the presence, doesn’t he?

Tex: That he does. But an ominous presence isn’t everything. And it looks like Ryan Eric is taking that to heart as he is starting to turn the tables. Although he does need to get Dmitri and himself back into the ring as Referee Chip Long is starting to count!

As Tex has said, the referee is beginning to count the two wrestlers out and is already up to the count of 3. Dmitri gets to his feet and heads back for the ring. Ryan beats him to it and is already in the ring waiting for him by the time Dmitri even gets up to the apron. Ryan seizes the opportunity to maintain the advantage and is able to dump Dmitri off the ring apron. However Dmitri lands on his two feet outside the ring, this time looking up into the ring in anger. He stomps one of his feet on the ground before rolling right into the ring. Ryan Eric goes to stomp on Dmitri, but Dmitri grabs at Ryan’s leg and brings him down to the canvas.

Duff: Ryan’s in for it now…

Dmitri delivers a knee drop right to Ryan Eric’s face. Ryan grunts but Dmitri delivers another and then a third before the referee again tells him to back off. Dmitri just shoots him a look of hatred.

Tex: It’s quite clear that Dmitri isn’t too happy about the officiating. That might work to Ryan Eric’s advantage.

Duff: Dmitri is used to doing what he wants to do. Duh…

Tex: Well, I’m sure our two new GM’s won’t like that.

The moment that the referee stops checking on Ryan, Dmitri is back on the prowl, almost like an animal possessed! Dmitri grinds Ryan right into the mat for a bit before reaching down and picking him up, again by the throat. Dmitri leans Ryan up against the closest turnbuckle and then chops him right across the chest really hard one time. That seems to take all the air out of Ryan Eric, but Dmitri doesn’t stop there. He picks up Ryan and drapes him across his left shoulder. He comes back out into the middle of the ring and absolutely plants Ryan Eric with a sidewalk slam. Dmitri covers him up, hooking both of the legs.

Referee Chip Long: ONE…TWO…

Ryan rolls the shoulder just in the nick of time.

Tex: He’s saved himself…

Duff: For now…

Ryan, just like earlier, rolls away a bit from Dmitri. He attempts standing up, but comes up a bit gimpy. Dmitri charges right at Ryan and is able to take him out right at the right ankle. Ryan Eric roars in pain and anguish before crumpling right to the mat. We hear Referee Chip Long speaking to Ryan, while at the same time trying to hold Dmitri back from inflicting any further damage.

Referee Chip Long: Do you want me to stop the match?

Ryan groans a bit but finally comes out with a loud “NO!” after a few seconds. The referee backs up and Dmitri again is right on his pray. He goes towards Ryan’s head and attempts to attach the Vampire Bite. Ryan however ducks his head downward and scurries under Dmitri’s legs. From behind Ryan tries to quickly stand and drag Dmitri down to his level. He fails though and gets a brutal spinebuster for his troubles!

Duff: Uh oh! We might be nearing the end of this one! That was downright NASTY! You can probably hear that one from outer space!

Tex: Now I wouldn’t go THAT far Duff…

Duff: But I would!

Dmitri covers Ryan as Referee Chip Long counts.

Referee Chip Long: ONE…TWO…TH-

Ryan Eric kicks out and raises a hand to show that he’s still in it. Dmitri starts delivering punch after punch to the forehead of Ryan, making sure that he stays down with no chance of getting up. Dmitri finally does stop the punches, but instead now moves to bringing Ryan Eric up to his feet. Once they’re both at their vertical bases, Dmitri delivers a European uppercut that sends Ryan staggering towards the far corner of the ring. Ryan turns around and seemingly sees Dmitri standing there. He sets up to raise his leg for a superkick, but seemingly feels the pain in his ankle. Dmitri takes advantage of Ryan’s pain and plows right into him, backing him again into the corner. It’s here that Dmitri grabs at Ryan’s neck and attempts to go for his patented DDT to have the chance at finishing Ryan Eric off. Yet Ryan is able to come to his senses enough to barely avoid the DDT. Ryan’s behind Dmitri now and is able to lift him up and over into a German suplex. However he lets go of his opponent after only getting one off, which doesn’t seem to keep Dmitri grounded. Dmitri in fact gets off the canvas all red in the face. He simply smacks Ryan Eric across the face before doubling him over with a mean kick to the abdomen.

Duff: He missed that DDT the first time. Something is telling me that Dmitri might be going back to that well…

Indeed Duff ends up being correct as he takes Ryan Eric down with a thunderous DDT. Dmitri then hooks both of the legs and firmly lays an arm across Ryan’s shoulders. Referee Chip Long begins to count the fall as the crowd in attendance counts along with him.

Referee Chip Long: ONE…TWO…THREE!!!!

Duff: And there you have it!

Tex: Wow. That DDT was just…

Duff: The best you’ve ever seen?

Tex: Well, I wouldn’t say that, but it definitely ranked up there. I just feel bad for Ryan Eric. Making his debut and all and his dreams of a victory are crushed by this…this vampire that obviously knows what he’s doing in that ring.

Duff: Well, you can’t win them all. If there’s any plus for Ryan Eric coming out of this nightmare tonight, it’s to keep pressing onward.

Tex: Wow, a nicety from you? I must take a picture of this moment. Too bad that I left it in my other coat!

“Legacy In Blood” plays as Dmitri declines having his hand raised in victory. He simply exits the ring and rejoins his manager. The pair begin to make their way back to the back, neither of them even looking at the damage that Dmitri just caused. Referee Chip Long brings Ryan Eric up to his feet. Ryan turns to the stage and just glares now as Dmitri does nothing but go behind the backstage curtain, obviously eager to begin looking toward his future in the AWA.

Tex: Well, we must move on here tonight. Much, much more to come. No titles on the line, but we have that tag team main event. The number one contender for the International Title is up for grabs.All of that and more coming up here on Insomnia!

The scene in the arena fades to black as Ryan Eric is shown sliding out of the ring, being careful not to put any pressure on his damaged ankle. Referee Chip Long helps him to the back as a preview for the next AWA PPV begins to roll…

winner: Dmitri

The camera moves backstage and we see a white limo pulling up to the Arena. The driver gets out and opens the door. The lovely and dark skinned Brenda steps out of the limo. She’s wearing a light pink tube dress white gold chains and white gold hoop earrings. She is followed by Fang, who pulls his bag out with him. The man in black is wearing a black silk shirt, white tie, black dress pants, and black designer loafers. Page Harris is waiting to greet them with mic in hand.

Page: Fang, can I have a minute of your time?

Fang: Of course, what can I do for you Page?

Page: Fang the fans seem to have a mixed reaction on your return here in AWA. I mean you went from one of the men running the show, to just another name on the roster…

Fang: I have never been just another name on the roster. I am the Hunter, I am the Wolf God. I am one of the most deadly men in wrestling. I am Fang and that name will ring for all time as one of the greats in this business. Tonight I return to take on the challenge of a little boy who thinks he’s hot shit. I return to show the world that this is serious business. I return home to the place I love the best, the wrestling ring. Page, you know me, you know I have never given a rats ass about what the fans think. Some will love me, some will hate me, but they all know that when Jonothan Porter gets in the ring that the show they see will be one of a kind. Jason Stevens has a lot to answer for, he has a lot to learn and I’m going to give him the first of many lessons tonight here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Then when he’s out of the way I plan on making my bid for the International Championship, and then on to the Universal title.

Page smiles and then pulls the mic back to her. Page: Jason has stated that you’re doing this just to relive your glory days. What do you have to say about that.

Fang: Stevens is an idiot. My glory days? I’m living my glory days now. I’m here not because I have to be. I’m here because I choose to be. I have no financial worries and nothing driving me other than my love for this sport and the quest to attain the top gold in the industry. Stevens on the other hand is a proven loser who can’t wrestle his way out of a paper bag. But enough of Jason Stevens, I…

Fang looks over as his “brother” steps into view. Goth puts out his hand and Jon takes it. Goth pulls him in and hugs him tight. The two break the embrace. Goth: I heard about your loss. She’s in a better place now and no longer suffering.

Fang: Thank you, Brother. It’s been awhile has it not?

Goth: Yes, I believe the last time you were going to keep me in my place, but that is water under the bridge. It’s nice to have you home. It’s nice to see the fire back in the man.

Fang: And with this new found flame I’m going to burn my way to the top of this Federation, just you watch. I will be the Universal Champion.

Goth: You have a match to get ready for.

Goth walks off and Fang smiles. He then walks off towards his dressing room and the camera follows him, focusing on him until he and Brenda turn the corner. The scene fade out, to a commercial for the new Star Trek movie.

Fang vs. Jason Stevens

HALO by Machine Head begins to play over the arena speakers. As soon as the singer starts the opening verse we see Jason Stevens step through the backstage curtains with is sister Carry by his side. The duo stops at the landing at the top of the entrance ramp and plays the crowd to a mixed reaction. The two walk down the ramp and when they get to the ring, Jason Stevens enters the ring and takes up residence in one of the corners while Carry takes a seat at ringside and both await the announcement of the participants of the match and the arrival of Fang.

STORMY CANYON: Here is our first participant in this Standard Rules match, from Las Vegas, Nevada, at 5 feet 7 inches, and 175 pounds, it is “THE SENSATION” JASON STEVENS!!!

The crowd again gives Stevens a mixed reaction but he simply ignores the boos.

TEX: This match is going to be a lopsided rout on the part of Fang beating the snot out of Jason Stevens.

DUFF: Don’t be so quick on the draw Tex, Jason Stevens continues to go out there every week and give it all he has. Fang may have been a good wrestler once but he has to be rusty from being out of action for a long time.

The howling of a wolf is heard throughout the arena as the lights dim. WOLF MOON by Type O Negative begins to play as a shower of white pyros erupt from the entrance area. As the pyros erupt we see Jonathan FANG Porter walk out through the backstage curtains wearing a white T-shirt, black jeans, and black wrestling boots. He continues past the landing at the top of the entrance ramp and he goes directly to the ring. He walks around the ring looking up at Jason Stevens who is in the ring waiting for him. Porter slaps hands with some of the fans before climbing up the steps, walking along the ring apron, then stepping through the ropes. Fang takes up the corner opposite of Jason Stevens as he awaits the start of this match.

PAGE HARRIS: Here is our next participant in this Standard Rules match, from Long Pond, Pennsylvania, at 6 feet even and 220 pounds, it is JONATHAN “FANG” PORTER!!!

The crowd erupts with mostly a favorable reaction as Fang raises his arms and waves to the crowd.

TEX: Now there is a rather famous and well-liked wrestler Duff! He is going to make quite an impression upon his return debut in Asylum Wrestling Alliance.

DUFF: Yeah, Fang will make quite an impression upon his return debut when he loses to Jason Stevens!

Referee Richard Head walks to the center of the ring and he calls Stevens and Porter to him. Head informs the two wrestlers that this is a Standard Rules match and that no illegal activity will be tolerated. He informs both of them that after a second warning for illegal activity there will be no third warning, just a quick Disqualification. He asks Fang and Jason Stevens if they understand the rules of this match and both nod in agreement. Referee Head tells both wrestlers to go back to their corners and when the bell rings to come out fighting. Both return to the corners they were in and Referee Head walks over and tells the Timekeeper to ring the bell to begin the match.

TIMEKEEPER: DING! DING!! DING!!! DING!!!! DING!!!!!

TEX: What the …? Is the Timekeeper on Amphetamines?

DUFF: No, he just likes doing his job, just like Jason Stevens will like destroying Fang in this match.

TEX: In your dreams!

Stevens and Porter approach each other and they lock up. Stevens manages to back Fang into the ropes and Referee Richard Head is immediately there to call for a break. Jonathan raises his arms in the air to indicate he is for a clean break. Jason Stevens breaks the hold and pushes off the chest of Fang and there is a clean break with no need of a warning from Referee Head. The two lock up again and this time it is Fang who backs Stevens into the corner. Again Richard Head is quickly in there to call for a clean break. This time it is Jason Stevens who gets his arms in the air to indicate he is for a clean break. We watch as Fang breaks the hold, for a split second, then he hauls off and lands a great forearm to the jaw of Stevens. Jason complains to the Referee who informs him that it was a clean break and nothing illegal was done. Fang then grabs Stevens by the arm and whips him across the ring into the opposite corner. Jason lands in the corner hard and staggers out a few steps, to where Porter hooks his arm and flips Stevens over onto his back on the mat. Fang drops an elbow across the throat of Jason and then he goes for the pin. Referee Head drops and goes for the count on the pinfall. ONE…TWO… and Jason Stevens manages to kick out of the pinning combination.

TEX: Now what does that tell you Duff that the first person to get pinned in this match was Jason Stevens?

DUFF: It means that Porter got lucky. So what does it mean that the first person to kick out of a pinning combination was Jason Stevens?

TEX: It means that Stevens got lucky that the Referee counted in slow-motion!

DUFF: We are obviously going nowhere in this discussion.

Jonathan Porter gets up and makes a side comment to Referee Head about a slow count. Head shakes his head and informs Fang that his counting is fine and to leave the officiating to him and to get back to the match he has with Jason Stevens. Porter decides to jaw at Referee Head a bit more before getting back to Stevens. Jason sees an opening with Porter having his back to him so he slides up behind him and pulls him over and rolls him up into a small package. Referee Head quickly drops for the count on the pinning combination. ONE…TWO…TH… and Porter manages to roll out of the pin and break the count. Fang quickly gets to his feet and he complains to Referee Head why he counted slowly when he had Stevens pinned but quickly when Stevens had him pinned. Once again Head informs Fang that he is in charge of officiating the match, and to stop complaining about his officiating or he will just call the match in favor of Jason Stevens.

TEX: I don’t blame Fang for complaining. The Referee is not counting the same speed for both wrestlers.

DUFF: Oh shut up Tex! You always have to find some reason for everything that doesn’t go your way in these wrestling matches. Just accept that the Referee is being as fair as he can be under the circumstances.

TEX: What circumstances? That he prefers Jason Stevens over Fang? There is not supposed to be a bias on the part of the Referee.

Porter and Stevens face off against each other again. This time Stevens manages to whip Fang into the ropes where Fang hits the ropes and manages to hang on and he leans against them. Stevens runs across the ring to land a clothesline on Porter but Jonathan ducks the clothesline and this causes Jason Stevens to fly over the top rope and land hard on the arena floor. Fang smartly remains in the middle of the ring to allow Referee Head to make the count out on Jason Stevens without breaking the count. ONE… Carry runs over and assists Jason to his feet. TWO… she helps him walk over to the ring steps. THREE… Carry assists Stevens in climbing the ring steps. FOUR… Jason walks on the ring apron. FIVE… Jason then ducks through the ropes and breaks the Referee’s count at five.

TEX: If not for the fact that his sister, Carry, helped him, Jason would have easily been counted out.

DUFF: Get real! Stevens would have still managed to get into the ring before the ten count and you know it!

Stevens sits in the corner while Porter approaches him. Stevens is waving off Fang in an attempt to buy a little time. Porter towers over Stevens sitting in the corner and he is about to hit him when Jason says something to the Referee about Fang having a foreign object in his hand. Referee Head reaches out and grabs the hands of Porter to check for foreign objects and this gives Jason an opening and he lunges forward and head butts Porter in the midsection. This knocks the wind out of Fang and Stevens manages another head butt to the midsection causing Porter to double over.

TEX: What a cheap shot that was! Distracting the Referee and making him part of the reason Jason was able to head butt Porter in the stomach is illegal! That should be a warning from Referee Head!

DUFF: If Fang was dumb enough to get distracted like that, then he got what he deserved. The Referee didn’t do anything illegal, he was merely acting on a possible threat of a foreign object on the part of Jonathan Porter.

Fang is bitterly complaining to the Referee for distracting him like he did, but Richard Head is ignoring him. Jason takes full advantage of the doubled over Fang as he continues to attack him while he is incapacitated. Stevens hits Porter with a leg lift to the face which causes Fang to become upright. As soon as Porter is standing up, Stevens grabs him by the arm and pulls him hard toward him for a short clothesline. Porter hits the mat and is gasping for air as Stevens drops a leg across his throat. Jason Stevens stays back waiting for Jonathan Porter to get to his feet. Once Fang is to his feet Jason goes for a drop kick but Porter sees it coming and manages to keep away from it. Stevens totally misses the drop kick and gets nothing but air as he falls to the mat landing on the back of his head. Jason is holding the back of his head and he is thrashing around on the mat as Fang sees his opening to put an end to this match. Fang drags Stevens to his feet and bends him over and hits him with a knee to the face. He then grabs Jason around the waist and executes a nice belly-to-belly suplex, driving Stevens hard into the mat. Porter gets up and stands over Stevens taunting him to get up. There is very little reaction from Jason as Porter goes for the finish. Porter drags Stevens to his feet and then places him into a reverse power bomb position then he drops and slams Stevens hard into the mat. Fang rolls Jason over for the pinfall and he firmly hooks the legs. Referee Head drops and goes for the count. ONE…TWO…THREE!!! Jonathan Porter manages a victory here with some quick moves after the missed drop kick by Jason Stevens. Referee Head taps Fang on the back and tells him the match is over and to get off Stevens now. Porter gets up and awaits the official announcement of the match results.

STORMY CANYON: Here is your winner of this match, by pinfall, it is JONATHAN “FANG” PORTERRRRR!!!!!

Referee Richard Head raises the hand of Fang in victory and the arena erupts in a chorus of cheers. Head drops the hand of Porter and we watch as Fang exits the ring and quickly makes his way up the ramp and return to the backstage area. Our attention is turned to the ring where Jason Stevens has just been informed he lost the match to Fang. He is kneeling on the mat pounding his fists in the canvas in frustration.

TEX: There ya go Duff! A missed move by Stevens and a quick turnaround for the benefit of Fang. Just goes to show you that a great wrestler can quickly take advantage of a missed maneuver on the part of his opponent!

DUFF: I suppose I really cannot argue with Fang taking advantage of the missed drop kick by Stevens, but had he hit that drop kick, the match would have gone the other way.

TEX: Never!

The show goes to a break as the commercials roll for the latest Bill Barnhart pink thongs that will be in stores in the coming days

Winner: Fang

The opening guitar rift to “Knee Deep” by CKY plays, the fans jump to their feet. They begin to cheer loudly as Eric Corrayo slowly walks out of the entrance way, but behind him walks a young man in a suit. Slowly the two men make their way to the ring as the fans erupt in a “Cor-Ray-Yo” chant. They make their way into the ring as the music fades.

Tex: I can’t believe it, I never thought we would see Eric Corrayo again.

Duff: I was wishing that too, but here he is. And who is the brat with him?

The fans finally fade and Stormy hand Eric the microphone.

Eric Corrayo: It’s nice to see I’m not so easily forgotten, despite what management would like to believe. Now I know everyone is so excited to hear about how I will come back and when. I come to you today with a mixture of news. First I will give you the bad news. I, Eric Corrayo, will never wrestle again. Doctor’s will no longer sign my release to wrestle because of the injuries I have sustained the last few months.

The fans boo and are in great shock.

Tex: Are you kidding me? I can’t believe I’d ever hear Eric Corrayo throwing it in.

Duff: Happy days are here we are done with the days of Eric Corrayo. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

Eric Corrayo: Now, now I wouldn’t come to you with that bad of news without great news to back it up. You see I have decided to go back to my first love, management. In the last few months as I have been away I have been watching and teaching. This man next to me is pure raw talent. He is nothing of magic in the ring. This man is the future of AWA, much like I was. I introduce to you my protégé Hayden Moore. So you can now officially remember this day as the day….

Eric is interrupted by Vampiria’s Legacy in Blood. Dmitri walks down the ramp and into the ring. He has his own microphone and waits for his music fade.

Dmitri: Sorry to interrupt, but I think I speak for everyone when I say….who the hell cares? Eric at one point you meant something to the AWA, but in this new AWA….you don’t matter. So don’t come out here crying about having to retire, no one cares. And as for this ”man” this is no man, he can’t be more than nineteen years old, he is nothing but a little boy. Let me give you a little advice boy, don’t think just because you have this guy in your corner…it doesn’t mean you are worth a damn. Because in that ring it’s between you and the other guy.

Dmitri slaps Hayden, Hayden doesn’t move and Dmitri laughs. He turns to leave the ring, Hayden grabs his arm and swings Dmitri around and lands a huge spinning side kick. Hayden quickly picks Dmitri up, he grabs Dmitri’s arms and delivers a spinning impaler that plants Dmitri face first. Eric stands and claps for his protégé. “Sic” by Slipknot plays as they walk out of the ring and the fans cheer loudly.

Tex: The newest star of AWA has one of the biggest stars in AWA as his mentor and manager.

Duff: This kid needs to get rid of Eric, it’s always about him and somehow this is only going to help him in the end.

The shot returns to a backstage area where we see Foxxy Dreams and Page Harris talk about the latest bathing suits

The AWA cameras head backstage where Sean Slater is standing in front of the blue AWA logo with a microphone in hand.

Sean Slater: Tonight, in just a few moments I’m going to take the first step of many on my quest to become Universal Champion. Yes that’s right… I guess the chances of me getting a shot at the International Championship are low and are a long way down the road. I guess that in order to obtain a Championship in the next decade I’m going to need to up my level of competition. Some might say that’s a big leap but personally I don’t think Bill Barnhart or anyone else has a chance in hell of beating me one on one. Heck Tonight I’ll prove that by beating the International Champion and a top contender to facilitate I can’t be taken down in a triple threat match either. You see… Slater may have gone astray and lost once but that won’t happen again for a long time. Chaos got lucky and he has accepted my Challenge to face him in a singles match so once I get done paying back Chaos I think that then… I will have redeemed myself for whatever else I have done prior to tonight… and that is a damn guarantee.

With that said we head down too ringside to begin the Triple Threat Match.

The scene turns backstage where John Irons can be seen warming up for his upcoming match, the non-title triple threat against Chris Shipman and Sean Slater. He looks to the camera and gives his last statement.

John: This week has been a test of wills. Chris Shipman and Sean Slater are willing to step into the ring with me. Rare few get a second chance at taking a shot at a person who just won the title about a week ago. Shipman tried to get under my skin with the paid actress that looked like my wife, and a replica of my dead mother's tombstone. Slater has proven that he's naive and has about the same experience as Jason Stevens and Shipman combined. Neither man will be walking out the victor. Shipman is too busy lost in his own little world to realize what is at stake here. Slater is much too concerned about how to get to the top, without looking at what is in front of him. Both men will realize tonight that I am the best in this business for a reason. Earning titles is not something that comes easy. Both will have to prove to not only myself, and the world, but to themselves that they have what it takes to be a champion. Only then will they be able to be contenders for my title.

A knock comes at the door, and walks in Chloe Irons, healthy as can be. She leans up to kiss her husband on the cheek and they share a moment before looking at the camera.

Chloe: So how do you plan on winning tonight, my love? Both men could gang up on you to win. How will you overcome that?

John: Oh don't worry about that. Shipman and Slater are hungry enough that they won't let the other pin me. Likewise for me. I overcame the odds last week, so why would this week be any different?

Chloe: I do see your point, but please be careful. With you holding the stakes of the finances in the company, you have placed a bigger target on your back than just the International Title. People will want you to step down and go back into retirement.

John: I know. But don't worry my love. I have an Ace In The Hole to use if things get too hairy for me.

Chloe: Ace In The Hole? Is there something you haven't told me?

John: You'll see. I have my ways of getting things to work just like everyone else does. It's called insurance.

Chloe: And what about Shipman? You really aren't pissed about what he tried to do?

John: Like I stated before. Had he actually tried to do something as foolish as hurt you, he wouldn't be breathing now. He'd be six feet buried somewhere. What Shipman needs to learn is that by screwing with someone that is bigger, and better than he is, he only makes himself look like he's in league with Jason Stevens, and that kid couldn't wrestle himself to save his own life. Shipman doesn't realize that Slater is in this match too, and he's just as anxious to prove tot he world that they're not pushovers. Both of them better step up and prove that they want what I have so badly, that they bleed.

Chloe: And what of the Ace in the Hole?

John: In all due time, my love. I need to get to the ring, the match is about to start.

John kisses his wife one more time before exiting the locker room and heading to the ring.

Chris Shipman vs. John Irons vs. Sean Slater

Grinder’s music begins to play, the fans seem very confused. He walks out with a big grin on his face. He walks down the ramp and around the ring to the time keeper’s table.

Stormy: The following match is a triple threat match. Introducing first, the special guest time keeper…Grinder.

Tex: What the hell? Why is Grinder out here?

Duff: It’s a special match and needs a special time keeper. I’m happy to see him out here.

“Man That You Fear” by Marilyn Manson blares over the speakers as the lights go out. Suddenly an eruption of pyro over the ramp creates a blast of light to see Shipman with a busted forehead and holding a barbed wire noose. The pyro dies as Shipman walks to the ring. He gets in, throws the noose to the floor and sits in the corner with an expressionless look as the music fades.

Tex: Well we thought we’d see blood shed in this match.

Duff: Yeah, but who thought it would be before the bell rings.

Stormy: Introducing first, Originally from West London, now residing in The Georgian Backwoods….Chris Shipman.

Lights of various colors flash through the intro of Eminence Front as the fans in attendance give a mixed reaction. Once the music hits Sean Slater darts though the curtains and onto the stage. Sean raises his hands high into the air while he mumbles to himself under his breath. A pyrotechnic display lights off behind him as a waterfall of sparks shower down behind him. He begins walking down the aisle pointing at fans that are booing him and slapping the hands of those who are loudly cheering. All the while he is talking trash about his opponent and saying nothing but great things about himself. When Sean reaches the mats on the outside of the ring he grabs his chin and looks all over the arena and the rabid fans before continuing too the stairs. Sean climbs the stairs while stomping down hard on each step. Slater grabs the post and pulls himself onto the ring apron and slowly walks to the center of the ropes while admiring himself. Sean then quickly and gracefully enters the ring though the middle rope. Sean then struts over to the far turnbuckle which he slowly climbs while holding the top rope he then gazes again at all the fans before raising his hands to a diverse response. Sean then jumps down from the turnbuckle and stretches while he waits for the match too begin.

Stormy: And his opponent, from Los Angeles California….Sean Slater

Tex: Slater is cocky and ready to prove himself in this triple threat match.

Duff: A win here would be huge for the AWA new comer.

The entire arena goes dark. There is a faint light coming from the Tron, however the only thing on screen is a haze of red and gold smoke. Lightning hits the Tron and all four ringposts as "Ironman" By Black Sababth plays. John Irons is seen walking out to the rampway entrance, wearing a black leather jacket, a white tank top, and his Oakleys with his usual blue jeans and boots. Chloe Irons walks out behind him wearing a Semi-long red and black fiery dress. They both stand there for a moment as there is a loud explosion behind them. Gold sparks begin to rain down the entry way as John and Chloe Irons begins their decent to the ring. As John gets to the ring he hops up and over the top rope with ease and makes his way to a turnbuckle where he raises a fist into the air. He stays in the position for a moment before he takes off his jacket and Oakleys and looks to his wife, nodding his head.

Stormy: And their opponent, from Detroit Michigan. He is the current AWA International champion….John Henry Irons.

Tex: The title isn’t on the line, but he still has the target on his back.

Duff: That’s what it’s like for a champion. Shipman or Slater pins Irons you have to imagine that puts them right in the title hunt. But first they have to beat him.

The bell rings, Shipman bursts into the middle of the ring on all fours, still bleeding from his forehead. Slater and Irons look at one another very unsure. Neither man wants to approach Shipman, finally he lunges at Irons. Irons nails him with a hard right, Shipman staggers over to Slater who delivers the same. Shipman wobbles between each man taking a few shots. Slater then kicks Shipman in the gut and throws him into a gut wrench power bomb. Slater gets back to his feet and is hit with a hard clothesline from Irons.

Tex: So much for a feeling out process in this match.

Duff: There is too much at stake to have a feeling out process.

Irons picks Slater back up by his neck. He hooks Slater for a huge suplex, but Slater grabs the rope to block it. Irons tries to readjust, but this time Slater puts his leg out to block the suplex attempt again. Slater gives a few quick body shots and then delivers a huge snap suplex. Irons quickly rolls out of the ring to catch his breath. Slater turns around right into a spear from Shipman. Shipman begins to pound on Slater with hard rights and lefts. Shipman brings Slater back to his feet, shoots him into the ropes and lifts Slater into the air with a huge back body drop. Slater slowly makes his way back to his feet, he tries to shake the cob-webs loose. Shipman runs for another spear, Slater counters with a huge back elbow. Slater falls on top of Shipman 1...2...Irons jumps in to break it up. Irons tosses Slater into the corner and starts pounding away with huge body shots.

Tex: This has been a back and forth match so far.

Duff: What do you expect, three huge talents battling to prove their worth in this new AWA.

The referee tries to get between Slater and Irons. He tries to pry between them but Irons won’t break his hold around Slater’s neck. The referee tries with all his might and finally gets between them. Shipman sprints across the ring and jumps into the air with a splash. The splash smashes all three men including the referee. Irons stumbles out of the corner, the referee crumbles to the ground, Slater falls into a sitting position in the corner. Shipman gives a quick knee to the gut of Irons. Shipman lifts Irons up for a suplex and sends him face first into the canvas with a front suplex.

Duff: It’s about to get very interesting.

Tex: If we thought it was brutal before, we have no referee.

Shipman stalks towards the corner Slater is in. He smiles viciously as he stands over a woozy Slater. The blood from his forehead drips onto the chest of Slater. Out of nowhere Slater manages a low kick to Shipman. The kick stuns him enough for Slater to get a thrust to the throat in. Shipman staggers back and Slater jumps to his feet. Slater follows up with two huge European uppercuts, Shipman tries to keep balance on his feet. Slater runs against the ropes and hit’s a huge running knee lift that sends Shipman through the ropes. He lands at the feet of Grinder who laughs to himself a bit.

Tex: Grinder seems to be enjoying the match.

Duff: Three men putting it all on the line, who wouldn’t be enjoying this match?

Slater turns his attention to Irons who is still on his back. Slater walks over and drops a hard knee on Irons’ skull. On the outside Shipman tries to pick himself up, using Grinder’s lap. Grinder stands up and helps Shipman to his feet, and then smashes Shipman into the ring post. Grinder stands over Shipman and begins to laugh. He picks Shipman up and delivers a HMG on the outside mat. Slater notices what’s going on and walks over. He starts yelling something over at Grinder, who flips Slater off. Slater turns around and is met with a hard elbow to the face from Irons and is irish whipped into the ropes. Irons hit’s a hard spine buster, he calls for the end. Irons lifts Slater onto his back for Marine Corp Special. Slater tries fighting it and slides down Irons’ back. Slater quickly hits a low blow. Irons is stunned and Slater takes advantage by putting his head between his legs. Slater wastes no time and hits the Three Second Snooze. A second referee sprints into the ring as Slater hooks Irons’ leg. 1...2.…3!

Stormy: Here is your winner…….SEAN SLATER!

Grinder grabs the International championship and slides into the ring. He kicks the referee and delivers another HMG. Slaters turns around into a third HMG. Grinder picks up Irons and hands him his championship. Irons stumbles, but finally is able to stand and Grinder raises Irons’ hands into the air.

Tex: I don’t know what this means? All I know is Sean Slater got the victory.

Duff: He may have won the battle, but look who ends the night in the middle of the ring with his hand raised.

As soon as the match is over, Grinder grabs a microphone as John Irons can be seen still grabbing his family jewels. Grinder gets on the mic, to address people.

Grinder: Listen up people! As far as I'm concerned John Irons should be the winner of this match, since some people have to resort to low blowing their opponent to win. It has been said that there are a few changes coming to the AWA and here's another. Effective immediately, I am managing John Irons. And because Sean Slater decided to low blow my man for a win, he will be facing Rex Butler and Fang next week in another triple threat match for the number one contendership for the International title. Have fun boys!