HAW Lockup theme played to start the show, and already in the ring were Joslyn Sky, RPG, Cambria Moorcraft, Darya Yashin, and Dina Darzi, pumping the crowd up to get excited..

Eve Solace: Welcome to HAW Lockup! We come to you tonight from San Francisco, and we have an enormous main event! A four on four match with the women in End of the Trail’s main event! Kherti Bhakta, Bethany Watts, Elena Dubois, and Penny Downs will take on Sekino, Cate Stiles, Nadine Reza-Darzi, and Sally Larkin!

Athena: But it looks like these VCW wrestlers have something to say before we get to some action!

Joslyn Sky: Hello everyone. Joslyn Sky here, and some of you may not know who we are. We have all wrestled in VCW this year. We’ve all crossed paths. Myself, RPG, Darya and Cambria even fought a title match that I won, but hey, I digress. And frankly, we were just a little sick of how some of these so called “veterans” have been handling things. I’ve been wrestling longer than these veterans, so I think it’s about time we shut them up.

RPG: VCW was a great time, it was a launching pad, just like the first area in a video game. But what we saw on HAW was these people basically griefing the wrestlers and spawn camping the rest.

Cambria Moorcraft: And here we are. We stepped up. We put aside differences…for now. We don’t want HAW to be about sneak attacks and cheating. We want it to be about the best wrestlers.

Darya Yashin: We challenge you all to a match next week at End of the Trail. The five of us, against Moonlight, Alicia McCarthy, Maisie Lane, Makayla Wren, and Ivy Clarke. Tak vykhodite na ring... i vstret'tes' s nami. Togda my s udovol'stviyem razorvyom vas na kuski! 

Dina Darzi: I uhh, don’t know how to top that. And maybe I’m not as interconnected with these four as they all are but…I saw something last week. A chance to do good. I didn’t feel right giving up my spot at End of the Trail, and I didn’t feel right watching these four get beat up. So, count me in as part of this 5!

The group waited, and eventually their rivals came to the top of the ramp.

Moonlight: This is all so nice and rehearsed. Bravo on everyone’s first promos! Yay! Good job! But guess what ladies. We don’t really need that match next week, or want it. So challenge NOT accepted!

The crowd began to boo, until Delilah popped up on the jumbotron.

Delilah: Moonlight, I hear what you’re saying. It is perfectly fine for you to come out and decline a challenge. But, it will not be fine if you don’t show up for a contractually obligated match. So whether you decline or not, next week at End of the Trail, it’s a 5 on 5 single pinfall match, Veterans vs Rookies! Good luck!

The veterans shouted to the rookies in the ring trash talking them, but the rookies had enough. They left the ring and ran up the ramp, as the veterans fled and the rookies chased them off.

Athena: That is a HUGE match next week. 

Eve Solace: It definitely seemed to be building to that and it’s now official! But ladies and gentlemen, there is still more action to our show tonight, including our first match!

Jenna Ingram made her way down to the ring, accompanied by Stable members Zoey Chamber and Hazel Glover. Her opponent was Daisy Fields, who had Maple Blossom by her side.

Athena: Zoe and Hazel defeated Daisy and Maple to become number one contenders, and now it’s some singles action for the third member of the Stable!

Jenna started off the match determined and furious, tackling Daisy and wailing away on punches. Jenna was dominating Daisy, and though Daisy tried her best to fight back, couldn't muster a comeback, and the match ended in 4:12 when Jenna applied a Lotus Lock and Daisy tapped.

At that point, Crystal Cyclone and Rachel ran down the ramp. They slid in the ring getting ready to use their titles as weapons, but Jenna clotheslined both. As they got up, she tossed both Solo Girls out of the ring as Zoe and Hazel came to check on her. Jenna looked at her fellow partners and the camera picked up the conversation.

Jenna Ingram: I beat her in half the time it took you guys to beat her. And I dealt with the two of them in seconds. You can do it. You NEED to beat those two and win the titles! Show them who’s boss!

Hazel and Zoey both nodded with a look of determination in their eyes, seemingly ready for anything a now retreating Crystal and Rachel could throw at them.

Backstage, Sabrina Nova was ready to speak to the camera.

Sabrina Nova: Last year, I got attacked, and one of the people that helped me…was Sophie Lester. This “marauder” looked to have a tough interior but a soft spot inside. And I trusted her, and befriended her and…I was made a fool of. I lost us a tag match, and I learned that once I was of no use to her, she just tossed me to the side. That hurt. That hurt more than any injury I ever sustained. But here’s the thing, like the old song goes, I get knocked down, but I get back up again. Sophie, you also made a mistake. You didn’t put me down permanently. So now I’m back, and I’m going to win the HAW National Championship next week at End of the Trail! Good luck.

Back at ringside, it was time for the main event. The two teams of four entered, first Kherti Bhakta, Bethany Watts, Elena Dubois, and Penny Downs, and then Nadine Reza-Darzi (accompanied by Nazir), Sekino, Cate Stiles, and Sally Larkin.

The match started off simply enough, and all the competitors started to get their signature moves in. However things eventually took a turn. Dubois and Downs had both been hurt and were kneeling on the apron recovering, and Kherti needed to make a tag. Watts had her hand out for the tag, but Kherti reached for Dubois and tagged her in.

Watts was shocked at this, and as Dubois got into the ring, Watts tagged herself in and pushed Dubois aside. Kherti was annoyed at this and had some words with Watts, and then the team members came to blows.

Dubois and Downs got into the ring to separate them, and with all four members in, this brought out the opposing team. It turned into a complete brawl, team members facing both “allies” and the opposition, with only Nadine staying outside the ring with husband.

In the chaos, finishers were exchanged between all the women, knocking everyone down, until finally Watts hit a Backbreaker on Kherti Bhakta, as the last woman standing. That is until Nadine ran into the ring and delivered the Half Nelson Suplex to Watts, and quickly covered her to pick up the win for her team in 13:31.

Nazir rushed to the ring and lifted Nadine onto his shoulders, parading her around the ring against all the fallen wrestlers.

Eve Solace: Nadine picks up the opportune win, and that may be all she needs to do at End of the Trail! One quick Half Nelson Suplex and she can be the winner of Destroy All Wrestlers! Thank you for tuning into Lockdown this year, and we’ll see you next week at End of the Trail!

HAW Throwdown began with the Samurais of Power arriving to the arena. As they got out of their car, they were quickly approached by Handsome Harvey Allison and Strawberry Bates Hill.

Harvey Allison: Samurais! Champs! Listen up, I have an idea for you. Us two…versus you two…at End of the Trail! How about that?

Trickshot: Why?

Ozzie Reagan: Yeah dude, you need to back this up.

Harvey Allison: Back it up?! Back it up?! I’m a former-

Harvey took a deep breath to regain his composure.

Harvey Allison: I am a former World Champion, and a National Champion! Isn’t that…honorable? To fight someone of my pedigree?

Sensei Onaga: Team Sentinel had a good victory last week. But maybe with a win yourself, we might choose you.

Harvey Allison: But we don’t have any opponents!

Behind them, a car blared on its horn, and out came Mayor Briggs, The United States and Bigg Pimpin’ Alex.

Mayor Briggs: Ey mates! I heard you fellas talking about a tag title match, eh? Now Samurais, look here. Way I see it, it should be you guys vs Me and The United States! Think of the pedigree of facing someone like us!

Harvey Allison: I already said that!

Sensei Onaga: City Council, if you want a match, maybe you should win a match.

Mayor Briggs: Yeah? And who are we fighting?!

The Samurais glanced at Allison and Hill, then Briggs and the United States, until it finally clicked for those two teams.

Mayor Briggs: Oy we gotta get on the show. Move it!

Harvey Allison: Us first!

With that, the four wrestlers took off running.

Back in the arena, Harvey Allison’s music began to play, until Briggs burst out of the curtain first and his music started. Hill then tackled him but the United States raced to the ring and got in first, then celebrated in victory. Briggs, Hill, and Allison finally made it to the ring, then looked at each other confused as the unofficial race was not a match. Referee Dillon Bartos ran down to the ring, and called for the bell to begin the matchup.

Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW Lockup from Sacramento, California, and this is a fast start to the show.

THE Casey Gains: These Samurais have everyone jumping through hoops to face them. Disgraceful!

The match was back and forth, with each team trying to out-cheat the other. Eventually, Briggs and Allison made their way out of the ring to brawl, with referee Dillon Bartos following to get them back into the ring. As they got near the barricade, Briggs grabbed the lemonade of a nearby fan and flung it at Allison, but most of it got in Dillon’s eyes.

With Bartos blind, Briggs quickly kicked Allison square in the groin, then tossed him into the ring. Briggs hit a Half and Half Suplex to Allison, and Bartos stumbled into the ring and counted to three in 7:24.

As Briggs and the United States celebrated their victory, referee Tom Hunter came running down. He spoke to Dillon Bartos, pointing to the downed Allison and making a kicking motion. Bartos then went over to ring announcer Bradley Wallace.

Bradley Wallace: After clarification, the outcome of the match has been reversed. The winners via disqualification, Strawberry Bates Hill and Harvey Allison!

A still hurting Allison was on the ground, his face red and rolling in pain, as Hill climbed the ropes and celebrated. A frustrated Briggs and United States argued, but to no avail.

Edward Findleton: Well it looks like Allison and Hill got their win! Maybe the Samurais of Power will choose them!

THE Casey Gains: A wins a win, and there was eye gouges and hair pulling but…something tells me the Samurais of Power aren’t going to see this victory in a positive light.

Backstage, Fun Fight Machine knocked on a door, and entered a room that had Georgios Stanellis and Kitty Kayleen.

Georgios Stanellis: You have a lot of nerve to come in here. 

Fun Fight Machine: I am aware.

Georgios Stanellis: Are you also aware that now we have to do a three way match at End of the Trail?! I could have easily beaten Phoenix, but now  you’ll do something weird and screw it up for me!

Fun Fight Machine: I am aware of that stipulation too. It’s why I’ve come here. Phoenix is a good wrestler, but a dark man. I loathe the way he carries himself, and he should not call himself the National Champion. I have a proposal. At End of the Trail, we ally. We work together until he is out of the match, until he can’t compete. He brought this upon himself. Then, we fight it out, may the best man win.

Georgios Stanellis: Not a bad proposal. I’ll tell you what. I’ll ponder it…but right now, I’m thinking no. Because as much as I don’t like him, I don’t want you to squirm your way with some slimy victory.

Fun Fight Machine: Let me know next week. We can do this. Have a good day.

With that, Fun Fight Machine left the room. As he exited, he almost bumped into the Musclegang, but stopped just short.

Fun Fight Machine: Musclegang…I am glad to have wrestled all of you. If you are all on the same page, you can retire as winners. Good luck in the future.

Fun then walked away leaving Crash pondering.

Crash Musclegate: That’s what we need to do. We need to make sure we’re on the same page.

Frederic St. Pierre: I really think we are.

Crash Musclegate: No! We aren’t! Because Badger and Oden have never worked together. So I have a plan. Next week is Musclegang appreciation week, where we all have a match…but why not have Badger and Oden team together?

Lovable Liam: Ooh! Ooh! AND to make sure they're a good team, we sign them up for team building courses this week?!

Badger/Oden: NO!

Crash Musclegate: I like it! It’ll be so much fun! And then we’ll show a video montage of it on the air before your match!

Lovable Liam: I’ll start calling places! Let’s go!

Badger groaned and shook his hand, while Oden looked angry at Crash and Liam walked off. St. Pierre patted Oden on the back.

Frederic St. Pierre: Welcome back, big guy.

Edward Findleton: That’s right folks, you heard it, next week is MuscleGang appreciation night! But right now, it’s our main event!

Demon Lord Lenin May came out, accompanied by The Shadow Hand. His opponent was Leon Baron, who surveyed the outside of the ring where Horn, Webb, and Black all stood on different corners.

THE Casey Gains: May is probably the underdog, but with these three guys outside the ring, Baron has to be careful.

The match started, and May went right for an attack on Baron, but Baron was able to quickly repel him. Leon Baron started to take control, but the Shadow Hand would try and trip Baron up, or help May in whatever way they could. In the end it didn’t matter, as Leon Baron was able to hit the Canadian Destroyer and pin May in 5:48.

Baron immediately got up from the pin and looked outside the ring, ready for the Shadow Hand to come in. Webb motioned for them to all enter, and quickly a three on one assault took place. Baron fought as tough as he could, but eventually became overwhelmed. Peter “Carnage” Horn then picked up Leon Baron, and hit the Side Sitout Powerslam.

Horn then went for a mock cover, and Webb got down on the ground as a referee, but shocking the whole group, Baron kicked out before the three count could occur. Horn was furious, and quickly lifted Baron up, and hit a Side Sitout Powerslam, then lifted him again, and hit it a third time. He covered Baron, and Webb gave a very fast three count, then raised Horn’s hand up.

Edward Findleton: Well, Horn having his hand up, and being the champion, can very well happen in just two weeks at End of the Trail, especially if he’ll have The Shadow Hand’s help. Well folk, we’re out of time tonight, we’ll see you again in a week. Goodnight!

HAW Lockup theme played to start the show.

Eve Solace: Welcome to HAW Lockup in Seattle, Washington! Last week we found out about the eight competitors for Destroy All Wrestlers, and a surprising last minute entry with Nadine Reza-Darzi! We’ll find out what fallout happens there, as well as a tag match made tonight with Sabrina Nova and Molly McDonald vs The Marauder Sophie Lester and Monica Stone!

Athena: Before that, we’re getting a traditional singles match!

Ashley Cannonball came out to start the show with the first match, and her opponent was Ivy Clarke. Ivy Clarke didn’t wait for desperate times, but tried to cheat the whole match. She eventually succeeded when she pinned Ashley using the ropes as leverage on a pin, picking up the win in 6:01.

Athena: A solid win for Clarke there, she’s needed that after a fairly rough year!

As the ring cleared, The Solo Girls Crystal Cyclone and Rachel walked down to the ring, championships around their waist.

Crystal Cyclone: At End of the Tail, we are defending against Zoey Chambers and Hazel Glover, The Stable. We are also going to start accepting challengers for Season 10 of HAW because that match is going to be a walk in the park.

Rachel: It’s a tag team calling themselves a stable?

Crystal Cyclone: Exactly! See, they are a stable, because they have a third person, a deranged woman that will probably interfere in our match, attack us from behind in the following weeks. They act all happy and for the fans, when in reality, THEY are the problem!

The Stable had heard enough, and walked out to the top of the ramp.

Zoey Chambers: Hey, listen up! We are glad to face you, we WILL fight fair, and we WILL win. You know why? Because you aren’t focusing on Hazel and myself! So go along with pretending Jenna is a problem, because she is NOT involved in this match!

Crystal Cyclone: Oh, we are definitely planning to focus on the two of you. You can’t plan for a loose cannon.

Jenna looked like she wanted to go down to the ring, but Zoey held her back, while Hazel took a few steps back nervously. Jenna eventually calmed down.

Zoey Chambers: Say what you want. We’ll let our actions do our talking in two weeks.

With that, the Stable departed for the back.

The scene changed to just outside the arena. All eight women for Destroy All Wrestlers were on a stage for a large press conference, a group of fans and reporters all below them.

Juliet Sims: Hello folks! I’m here to welcome you to the official Destroy All Wrestlers press conference! Some of you have been pre-screened for question, let’s start!

Reporter1: My question is for Bethany Watts and Kherti Bhakta. The two of you did so well as a tag team earlier, but it looks like there’s been some tension. Do you think you may work together in this match?

Bethany Watts: No.

Kherti Bhaka: Bethany isn’t that great at giving sound bites, so let a professional help you out. There is absolutely NO chance that we work together. She is my number one target to eliminate. Because not only is she a great, amazing wrestler, she’s a stubborn pain in the you know what, and I’ll just stop now for the kids in the audience.

Juliet Sims: Great, we got a fan here next!

Fan2: Hey! You are all so cool! Umm, I want to ask Elena Dubois. Do you really have a shot at winning? Like you’ve got a bunch of world champions up here and-

Elena Dubois: What kind of question is that? Of course I do. Maybe you’re doubting me. Maybe these seven women are doubting me. I’ve defeated some of these women up here already. I can do it again. So I hope they underestimate me, because no one sees the dark horse coming.

Juliet Sims: Good answer! Next question!

Fan3: Penny Downs will you marry me?!

Penny Downs: Are you the World Title?

Fan3: Uh, no?

Penny Downs: Then get the hell out of here and pray I never see you again before I knock your head off.

Juliet Sims: Let’s get to a more professional source for our next question and please follow the script of pre-approved questions so you aren’t escorted out by security.

Reporter4: This is a bit of a three person question. There can be an argument that three of the most feared women in wrestling are in this match. Sekino, Cate Stiles, and of course Sally Larkin. We’ve seen ruthless energy and painful moments from all three women. What will you do differently in this match?

Sekino: Nothing. I will just hurt them all, until they can’t get up, and I win.

Sally Larkin: And I can say the same thing right back at you Sekino. You’re insane, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen you wrestle a deathmatch before.

Cate Stiles: THAT is the key difference. Sally Larkin and her death matches. She beats me in her specialty match. Well Sally, I’ve got some bad news for you. You won’t have light tubes or knives or whatever psychotic weapons you can think of. No bag of tricks, just your own power. That’s going to be your downfall.

Juliet Sims: I think we have time for one more question!

Reporter5: Nadine, you were a very late entry last week. Do you really think you can win this match, just your second match in HAW history?

Nadine Reza-Darzi: Of course I can! There is a very high likelihood that the world will be praising the name of the strongest family in wrestling and declaring us wrestling royalty. Now if my naive sister-in-law was here, that would be a different story. She’d easily be the first eliminated. But good for her on doing the right thing, and letting the better wrestler in the match.

Juliet Sims: And what a note to end on. We’re out of time, but we’ll throw this back to Eve and Athena at ringside for the next match!

The tag match was next, with Sabrina Nova and Molly McDonald coming out first, followed by Sophie Lester and Monica Stone.

Eve Solace: Last week Sabrina pinned Molly to become the number one contender for the National Championship, but Lester came down to attack, and a two on two fight broke out. Now, it’s going to get settled in this tag match!

Sabrina looked energetic in the match, Molly easily held her own, while Lester showed power and Monica wrestled in a more cowardly and cheating style. This allowed Nova to get a strong advantage over Stone, and went for the Springboard Knee Strike. Stone pulled referee Mira Levenberg in front of her, and the move hit both ref and wrestler knocking them down. Nova went for the cover but there was no ref to count. As referee Heidi O’Neill rushed down to the ring, Lester came into the ring and hit a Spinebuster on Nova. McDonald went for a save but also got a Spinebuster, and Lester pulled Stone on top of Nova.

O’Neill went for the three count, but Lester actually pulled Stone off. She picked her unconscious partner up, tagged herself in, and tossed Stone over the ropes, before hitting yet another Spinebuster on Nova, and pinning her in 9:55.

Athena: That’s some dominance by Lester there. That’s why she’s champion.

Eve Solace: I agree. Sabrina Nova is going to have her work cut out for her.

The ring cleared, and this time Moonlight, Alicia McCarthy, Makayla Wren with her mother Susan, and Maisie Lane all came down to the ring.

Moonlight: Ok, last week, we said we weren’t going to attack Joslyn Sky and RPG and…we did, ok, fine. But this week, we are calling out the four VCW wrestlers to have a real discussion. No sneak attacks. We promise. So come on out.

Joslyn Sky, RPG, Cambria Moorcraft, and Darya Yashin all made their way to the ring. They stood toe to toe with the other four wrestlers, but behind them, Ivy Clarke started to emerge from under the ring holding a kendo stick in each hand.

Moonlight: So we are not sneak attacking you…but we did find someone who would!

Clarke attacked them, and that was the moment the veterans jumped on the rookies. It was a 5 on 4 attack, and once again, the rookies were out numbered and needed help. But once again, help came. Dina Darzi ran down the ramp and joined the action.

Eve Solace: Dina Darzi! Fresh off the heartbreak of giving up her spot, she’s come to help!

The help caught the veterans by surprise, and Darzi managed to disarm Ivy and take the kendo sticks for herself. She hit Clarke, then Wren, then Lane. McCarthy and Moonlight bailed, and once again, the VCW rookies remained in the ring, hurting, but able to overcome the attacks as Moonlight and McCarthy paced back and forth frustrated before retreating.

Eve Solace: Well those rookies are looking solid. It’s not a group we would have ever expected to come together, but they’re working as one, and it looks like they’re ready to make the most of this HAW opportunity. We’re signing off for the night, but we’ll see everyone next week. Goodnight!

Week 1

Opening Segment:

Jason Fa'amatu celebrates another successful month as VCW Champion.

Marc Sawyer interrupts alongside Avery Rage. Marc reminds Jason that he's been VCW Champion before and says Jason's impressive rise doesn't erase Marc's history here.

Jason tells Marc if he wants a championship match, all he has to do is earn it.

Avery steps forward and says Jason won't even make it to Marc.

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Match 1: Lily-Rose Veilleux vs. Marlene Dunlap

Lily-Rose makes her VCW debut and picks up an impressive victory over fellow rookie Marlene Dunlap.

Commentary emphasizes that Lily-Rose might be someone to watch from the rookie class.

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Match 2: She Devil vs. Brielle Korin

Extremely competitive match. Neither woman can establish control for long.

Brielle eventually catches She Devil with a flash pin and wins.

She Devil looks frustrated but acknowledges that Brielle got her.

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Segment:

The Jockey & The Thoroughbred, Diego Salazar & Enrique Mendoza, approach Nuclear Disaster.

Diego says Chaz Nuclear and Blast Hamilton have been looking for teams capable of actually challenging them. He says they're standing right here, while the massive Mendoza stares down the champions.

Nuclear Disaster accepts.

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Match 3: Zane William vs. Shane Vickers

Zane wins a fast-paced match, returning to singles competition with another victory.

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Main Event: Asha vs. Dezzy Nightshade

Non-title match.

The match quickly gets heated. Dezzy eventually gets herself disqualified by refusing to stop attacking Asha in the ropes.

Dezzy continues the attack afterward and holds the Women's Championship over Asha.

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Week 2

Opening Segment:

Asha says Dezzy deliberately got herself disqualified because for the first time since becoming champion, she's facing someone she knows can beat her.

Dezzy says Asha has confused surviving with being worthy.

A championship match is made for Week 4.

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Match 1: Jude Wells vs. Alvin Rowland

Jude Wells makes his VCW debut and wins clean.

Commentary praises his performance and says the rookie class may have another breakout prospect.

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Match 2: The Jockey & The Thoroughbred vs. The School Boys

Diego Salazar & Enrique Mendoza win clean.

Nuclear Disaster comes onto the stage afterward and raises the Tag Team Championships.

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Backstage Segment:

Jensen West finds Connor Andrews backstage and mocks him.

Jensen says Connor looks like someone who wandered into the locker room instead of a professional wrestler.

Connor tells him he's heard people underestimate him his entire career.

Jensen laughs and tells Connor that being brave won't make him any taller or stronger.

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Match 3: She Devil vs. Brielle Korin

Another extremely close match.

This time She Devil wins clean.

They're now 1–1.

Afterward, Brielle immediately asks for one more match.

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Main Event: Jason Fa'amatu vs. Avery Rage

Jason wins after a physical match.

Marc Sawyer immediately attacks Jason afterward. Avery joins in, and the two overwhelm the champion.

Marc picks up the VCW Championship and places it over Jason's body.

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Week 3

Opening Segment:

Marc Sawyer says Jason is powerful, but being VCW Champion requires more than power.

Marc reminds everyone that he's already reached the top of VCW once before.

Jason comes out and tells Marc that if he wants to become a two-time champion, he'll have to take the championship directly from him.

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### Match 1: Asha vs. Caroline Goodwin

Asha wins decisively.

Dezzy attacks immediately afterward, but this time Asha fights back and sends Dezzy retreating from the ring.

Asha picks up the Women's Championship and looks at it before leaving it in the ring for Dezzy.

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### Match 2: Connor Andrews vs. Keaton Howard

Connor wins clean.

Jensen West walks onto the stage afterward and sarcastically applauds.

Connor grabs a microphone and challenges Jensen for Week 4.

Jensen laughs and accepts.

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Match 3: Nuclear Disaster & Zane William vs. The Jockey & The Thoroughbred & Ethan Condra

Competitive six-man tag.

Zane pins Ethan Condra while the two tag teams brawl outside the ring.

Afterward, Diego Salazar and Enrique Mendoza get into the ring and come face-to-face with Nuclear Disaster.

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Main Event: She Devil vs. Brielle Korin

Their third match is the closest yet.

The match reaches the time limit with neither woman able to score the deciding fall.

Both are frustrated.

Management announces they'll settle it at the PPV with no time limit.

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Week 4 – PPV

Match 1: Jensen West vs. Connor Andrews

Connor enters confident and immediately tries using his speed to stay away from Jensen.

It doesn't last.

Once Jensen catches him, the size difference becomes overwhelming.

Jensen throws Connor around the ring, repeatedly overpowering him and cutting off every attempted comeback.

Jensen wins decisively in a squash.

Afterward, Jensen stands over Connor and tells him believing in himself doesn't make him strong enough.

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Match 2: She Devil vs. Brielle Korin

Their fourth encounter is extremely even.

Brielle comes close several times, but She Devil refuses to stay down.

After a long back-and-forth match, She Devil finally defeats Brielle clean.

Brielle is disappointed but gives She Devil a nod of respect before leaving.

She Devil celebrates one of the biggest victories of her VCW run.

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Match 3: VCW Tag Team Championships — Nuclear Disaster (c) vs. The Jockey & The Thoroughbred

Diego Salazar's speed and Enrique Mendoza's overwhelming power give Nuclear Disaster a serious challenge.

Nuclear Disaster's experience and power ultimately make the difference.

Chaz Nuclear & Blast Hamilton retain the VCW Tag Team Championships.

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Match 4: VCW Women's Championship — Dezzy Nightshade (c) vs. Asha

Dezzy approaches the match with the same confidence she's carried since destroying Joslyn Sky.

Asha refuses to be intimidated.

Dezzy throws everything at her, but Asha keeps coming.

Eventually, Asha catches Dezzy and scores the decisive victory.

 

HAW Throwdown started in the ring with Freezerman and Leon Baron, who held both the HAW World and National Championships.

Freezerman: Good evening HAW fans, and it’s great to be in Portland, Oregon! In just a few short weeks, season 9 of HAW will conclude at End of the Trail. Before we start figuring that out, there is some business to take care of. Last week, Leon Baron defeated Harvey Allison to become National AND World Champion! That is going in the record books, and that accomplishment can never be taken away. However, as owner, I want to see both titles defended, and I do not think it’s fair to wrestle two matches in one night. I talked it over with Leon Baron, and he agreed to vacate the National Championship.

The crowd began to boo, and Freezerman held his hand out. Leon handed over the title, seemingly at peace with the choice.

Feezerman: Now last week at Summit of Success, there was a #1 contender’s match. And that was won by Phoenix. I think it’s only fair to award Phoenix the National Championship!

The crowd booed even louder, and Freezerman motioned for them to quiet down.

Freezerman: I’m sorry, but that’s what we’re doing. But don’t you worry, our main event will be a NEW number one contender match for the National Championship! And before we kick off our first bit of wrestling, I think it’s time to let everyone know about the World Championship match! Leon Baron, you deserve the biggest challenge, the match of a lifetime, and I intend to give you that when you face….Peter “Carnage” Horn!

On that note, Peter Horn and The Shadow Hand all came out. Baron and Horn went face to face in the middle of the ring, neither backing down. Freezerman finally separated them.

Freezerman: You guys can get that aggression out at End of the Trail, good luck!

Edward Findleton: Well welcome to HAW Lockup, I’m Edward Findleton with THE Casey Gains and those were some big announcements to start the show.

THE Casey Gains: Phoenix is the new National Champion, AND we find out it’s Peter Horn vs Leon Baron? I gotta admit, that’s a dream match, and though the crowd didn’t like it, if Leon Baron faces him less than 100% he’ll be in trouble.

Edward Findleton: I have to agree. But enough talk, it’s time for our first match of the night!

The Samurais of Power came out first holding the tag titles, but sat down at ringside next to Casey and Edward, though didn’t put on headsets. The participants for the match was first Team Sentinel, with Billy Taylor and Wesley Wagner accompanied by Sentinel, and their opponents, Jack Trailor and Local Legend Danny Miller.

It was a fair match but Team Sentinel looked to be more crisp with their attacks. While Trailor and Miller fought valiantly, Team Sentinel hit their combo Cloverleaf + Baseball Slide to Miller, who ended up tapping out in 7:57.

As the two celebrated their victory, Sentinel himself took a microphone and approached the Samurais.

Sentinel: Last month you boys beat us in a close match. I think we’ve proven we can take you on, and we can win the tag titles. What do you say? Team Sentinel vs the Samurais of Power at End of the Trail?

Sensei Onaga: We have been given the honor of choosing our opponents at End of the Trail. This was an amazing performance by Wesley and Billy. But, we will not decide tonight. That being said, we are impressed, and will heavily consider your proposal.

Onaga held his hand out for a shake, and Sentinel accepted it.

THE Casey Gains: So that may very well be another possible match at End of the Trail. 

Edward Findleton: IF the Samurais agree to it!

Backstage, Freezerman was in his office, when an angry Harvey Allison burst in, Strawberry Bates Hill behind him. Harvey took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and smiled.

Harvey Allison: Hey best boss! How’s it going? Good? Great. You know, I fancy myself as a man who knows what the people want, and if I know what the people want, I know how to make you money! And you can be richer than ever with End of the Trail being the amazing decision of yours, Leon Baron vs Peter Horn…but add in Harvey Allison and make it a three way match for the World Title! What do you say?!

Freezerman: After giving it some thought, I will decline your idea.

Harvey Allison: Ok…fine. FINE! No World title match. But I was your longest reigning National Champion. I can do that again. I’m in the number one contender’s match tonight, right?

Freezerman: Well I’ve already informed the competitors, and I haven’t informed you, so logically, you aren’t in it.

Harvey Allison: Are you kidding me?!

Freezerman: IF you want a title match, I know the one match that is still open is the tag match. All you have to do is find a partner and convince the Samurais of Power to choose you. 

Harvey Allison: Oh I can convince them but find a partner?! Where am I going to find a partner?!

Freezerman nodded behind Allison, and Allison turned to Hill.

Harvey Allison: Ugh…Fine! Let’s come up with a plan, let’s go Hill.

With that, Allison and Hill left the office.

The final match of the night would decide who would face Phoenix. Georgios Stanellis came out first with Kitty Kayleen, followed by Fun Fight Machine.

Edward Findleton: This is a big match for both men. Stanellis can really prove himself, and Fun Fight Machine might be able to finally get his hands on Phoenix again! 

The match was explosive, with Stanellis and Fun using everything in their repertoire. They each got nearfalls, and neither wrestler had control for too long. While they gave it their all, this also led to some exhaustion. Stanellis had tried for a pin but Fun kicked out, and Stanellis got annoyed.

At this point, Phoenix came out, on his wrist was a metal shield buckler. He marched down to the ring and as referee Dennis Thompson told him to leave, Phoenix blasted him with the buckler. Stanellis immediately went to complain to Phoenix, but was also met with a buckler. Phoenix then mounted Fun Fight Machine, hit him with the buckler, then started to choke him with the edge. He finally let go and raised his arms in the air in triumph.

Edward Findleton: Well we are being told this match is being called a draw, as it rightfully should be.

THE Casey Gains: The new National champion making it known, he doesn’t really care what’s going on, he just wants to cause damage.

Edward Findleton: That was the last match, but don’t go just yet. We are being told we have a huge announcement from The MuscleGang next!

As the ring cleared, out came the MuscleGang with microphones. Crash Musclegate, Frederic St. Pierre, Lovable Liam, and Scarred Badger.

Crash Musclegate: Ladies and gentlemen, strap in. Prepare yourself. We are about to deliver news that will shock you. That will sadden you. That will make you cry, laugh, and cheer. It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing this, but we wanted to be the first wrestlers in HAW to do it this year. We are announcing…our retirement.

Lovable Liam: Wait, the first? Jessie Parran retired months ago.

Crash Musclegate: Oh. Yeah, that’s right. Good call Liam. Then we are the first male wrestlers to retire this year.

Scarred Badger: Higgins did it a few weeks ago.

Crash Musclegate: Seriously?! Ok, fine. We are the first…wrestlers who have initials beginning with C, F, L, and S to start their names?

Frederic St. Pierre: That works.

Crash Musclegate: Good, I was getting worried. That being said, we want to have a final match at End of the Trail. A Musclegang retirement match, and we want some opponents, and there’s someone I want to call out right now, a long time rival…Portland’s own, Douglas Brunswick!

The crowd popped as Brunswick came out. He shook hands with all the Musclegang members as he got into the ring.

Douglas Brunswick: Crash, I’ve never gotten a chance to pin you. You’ve made a fool out of me right here in Portland defeating me for the World championship. But if this is your last match, I want to be part of it, and I want to pin you, once and for all.

At that point, Franco Mancini’s music hit, and he came down to the ring.

Franco Mancini: Brunswick, fancy seeing you here again. And sadly, we might be allies again. Because I also want to be part of this match. I’ve gone toe to toe with the MuscleGang a lot over my career. Sometimes as part of the Trans-Atlantic family, sometimes in other tag teams, sometimes even on European tours. I think this might be the biggest match at End of the Trail, and I want in.

Before the MuscleGang could respond, Mitchell Row’s music started up, and the rugged sailor walked down and paced around.

Mitchell Row: Firstly, I remember after losing a World title, you guys rubbed it in my face a bit…sorta glad you didn’t do it this year. But second, I notice there’s a member of the MuscleGang I have a very personal history with…Scarred Badger. And Badger………..you were right. You were right about everything, and I apologize for my previous actions. I’m glad you were able to steer your career back on course, and I’d love to be part of your last match.

Once again, nothing else could be set as this time, Glenny Pax and The Behemoth walked down, no longer in their “alien” gear but as more so regular humans.

Glenny Pax: Well we’re talking about fun past battles and great memories of duking it out…let me say this. My greatest career moment was winning the World title from YOU, Crash Musclegate. These three here, they might respect you guys. Us two? We don’t. I proved you were a fraud, and I became a World Champion. And I would love to end each and every one of your careers at End of the Trail!

Crash Musclegate: Well this is a lot of competitors, but…we accept.

Glenny Pax: They accept! Listen to these idiots! They accepted! Hello, basic math, 5 of us, 4 of you. Did you forget about The Behemoth? Because he can easily destroy this whole gang on his own!

Crash Musclegate: Oh no, we didn’t forget him. But you got the math wrong. It’s 5 on 5. See, there’s FIVE members of the Musclegang…

The crowd began to cheer, as a look of nervous shock came over Glenny’s face.

Crash Musclegate: And the Behemoth? I think the 5th, ORIGINAL Musclegang member can handle him easily!

Oden Schreiner’s music started up and the crowd exploded as the former world champion marched down to the ring. 

Edward Findleton: Glenny can’t believe it! Oden Schreiner is back for one last match with his friends!

Schreiner stood next to his fellow Musclegang members, and stared eye to eye with The Behemoth.

The Behemoth had enough, and fired the first shot, going for a punch on Oden. Oden blocked it, fired back with his own punch to Behemoth and the brawl was on. The show ended in chaos, as the 5 on 5 brawl continued.

HAW Lockup theme played to start the show.

Eve Solace: Welcome to HAW Lockup! Tonight we’re in Vancouver, British Columbia, and in the final stretch before End of the Trail! Our main event is not a match, but the final announcement of the last wrestlers in this year's Destroy All Wrestlers match!  But first, let’s get the show on the road with a #1 contender’s match for the tag team titles!

Daisy Fields and Maple Blossom of Summer Fun came out first, followed by The Stable. Zoey Chambers got a huge hometown pop, as she teamed with Hazel Glover, with Jenna Ingram watching at ringside.

Athena: Both groups have been tag team champions before, with The Stable actually defeating Summer Fun to pick up their first titles.

Eve Solace: But, that was Jenna Ingram and Hazel Glover. Tonight, Jenna is on the sideline after her tough loss in the National Championship last week.

Before the match started, Crystal Cyclone and Rachel came out to the top of the ramp with lounging beach chairs and drinks, ready to enjoy the match. As it got started, they seemed to be laughing any time a wrestler was in pain and making fun of them, and all women got made fun of equally as it was an even match. Zoey eventually hit a Jumping DDT to Daisy, and was able to pin her and win the match in 8:12 giving her a huge cheer from the Vancouver fans.

As The Stable celebrated, Rachel and Crystal mocked the Stables, acting like chickens with hands under their arm pits while pointing and laughing. Jenna seemed to ask permission to go and attack them, but Zoey and Hazel declined.

Eve Solace: Well, we got our first match set for End of the Trail! The Stable vs The Solo Girls for the HAW Tag Team Championship!

As the ring cleared, Moonlight and Alicia McCarthy made their way down to the ring.

Moonlight: So, we’re starting to get sick of people putting their noses into our business.

Alicia McCarthy: Last week, when we were…finishing a job, so to say, these nobodies…Joslyn Sky and Rene Pauline Galiardi ran down and attacked us.

Moonlight: But we’ve learned a lesson. Let’s not deal with this through violence, like when we hurt the Revellers. Let’s deal with this through peace and diplomacy!

Eventually, out came Joslyn Sky and RPG who began to make their way down the ramp. They didn’t get far, because also running from the back was Maisie Lane and Makayla Wren, who attacked Sky and RPG from behind. The VCW women were thrown into the ring, and it was now a 4 on 2 stomp attack, until Cambria Moorcraft came running down.

Eve Solace: Whoa! Our third VCW wrestler!

Athena: These three were part of a great four way women’s championship in VCW, I’m surprised she’s coming for the save!

Moorcraft was able to get some offense in, sending Wren and Lane down to the mat, but a powerful clothesline from McCarthy ended the momentum, and very quickly, a 4 on 3 emerged again. McCarthy finally picked up Moorcraft and got her ready for the Double Underhook Powerbomb, when the music of Darya Yashin came on.

Eve Solace: Is this the fourth woman in that match?! The Dire Linx, Darya Yashin!?

And on queue, Darya emerged and methodically walked to the ring. She went toe to toe with McCarthy, before sending her out of the ring with a back body drop. Sky, RPG, and Moorcraft then began to recover, and momentum changed, eventually tossing all the HAW Veterans out of the ring. McCarthy, Moonlight, Lane, and Wren all retreated up the ramp, looking even more annoyed at the latest development.

Eve Solace: This is looking like some HAW vs VCW anger going on here!

Athena: Those are four unlikely allies, but they look like they’re ready to show the vets they mean business!

For the next match, Molly McDonald made her way down to the ring.

Eve Solace: This is our final match of the night, it’s a #1 contender’s match for the National Championship!

The other two competitors followed, first Monica Stone, then Sabrina Nova. As the match began, Monica left the ring to allow Nova and McDonald to duke it out. Stone waited for an opportune time to strike when both women started to wear down, and came close to pinning Nova, but she managed to kick out.

From there, each wrestler came close to picking up a victory with last second kick outs or pin interruptions. In the end, Sabrina and Molly double teamed Monica to send her out, and Sabrina then hit a Springboard Knee Strike on an unsuspecting Molly, knocking her out, and allowing Nova to get the win in 9:25.

As an exhausted Nova celebrated her win, Sophie Lester marched down the ramp, looking ready to fight. Nova saw her, and met her as she got into the ring, punches flying. The fresher Lester quickly gained the upper hand, and started to bring Nova to her knees, when McDonald recovered and attacked Lester. The two started to repel her, until Monica Stone rushed in and joined in, attacking Molly and Sabrina.

Lester and Stone gained full control, and stood over the two women. Monica Stone smiled at Lester, but Lester didn’t react. She looked Stone up and down, and left the ring.

Eve Solace: Some post match antics there, but we now have a National Title match for End of the Trail, “The Marauder” Sophie Lester vs Sabrina Nova!

Athena: And there’s some history with these two, Nova and her have teamed together, and at the start of this year Lester attacked Nova. It could be time for revenge.

Eve Solace: Well everyone, it’s that time. We are about to find out the final competitors for the Destroy All Wrestlers match!

As the ring became clear, Delilah made her way down to the ring, and proceeded to introduce all the current wrestlers in Destroy All Wrestlers who made their way to the ring. Bethany Watts, Dina Darzi, accompanied by Nazir and Nadine, Elena Dubois, Kherti Bhakta, and the champion Sally Larkin. All five women waited in the ring.

Delilah: It’s been difficult to choose these final three wrestlers for this match, for the chance to win the HAW World Championship, and to get a million dollar bonus. The sixth competitor for this match…is a woman who I saw wrestle last week, and did the ring thing, and just had the wrong result. She deserves a second chance, Penny “The Hammer” Downs!

Penny Downs came out to the ring. She didn’t look excited to be chosen, just determined to not mess up this chance, as she stared down Larkin and the title.

Delilah: Our seventh competitor for this match, is a woman who might be the most fearsome wrestler in the world, a woman who has history with many of you…Sekino the Stunt Pilot!

With a typical sadistic grin, Sekino made her way down the ramp, confident and ready to inflict pain if needed.

Delilah: And with our  eight and final competitor, I am happy to announce a woman who was part of the most extreme match in the history of HAW, the one and only Cate Stiles!

Cate Stiles came out, pointing right at Larkin, but also looking around and observing all the competition as she entered the ring.

Delilah: And here they are! I am officially declaring these the official-

Nadine Reza-Darzi: Wait!

Delilah stopped mid sentence, stunned, as Nadina approached.

Nadine Reza-Darzi: Before you do that…Dina. Nazir and I talked to your mother and father. They really think that the best bet to bring glory to the Darzi family name…is for me to compete. I’m asking as your sister-in-law, please! Give up your spot for me!

The crowd booed, and Dina looked shocked Nadine was saying this.

Nazir Darzi: It’s true! We called them, they agreed with us. The fact is, you just aren’t as good as Nadine! It’s not personal, really! It’s just giving us the best odds!

Nadine Reza-Darzi: Think carefully about this. Don’t be selfish and blow this! This is life changing money! Think of your parents! Think of your family!

Delilah: Dina, I’m going to need you to decide right now, this show is about to go off the air.

Dina looked so conflicted, but finally her her head dropped and her shoulders slumped. She took one of the nearby microphones.

Dina Darzi: I….relinquish my spot to Nadine.

On that news, Nadine celebrated and jumped into Nazir’s arms. A devastated Dina couldn’t take it and left the ring, rushing to the back and burying her head in hands.

Delilah: Well…I didn’t expect that. So, Nadine Reza-Darzi is in, and that is our eight competitors. Good luck at End of the Trail everyone!

The show ended with a camera pan of all eight women, ending with Nadina and Nazir kissing in celebration.

 

The HAW  Theme kicked off the show.

Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW Summit of Success! We are in Salt Lake City, Utah! I’m Edward Findleton, joined by Eve Solace and  THE Casey Gains. Who wants to go first with the card for tonight’s show?

Eve Solace: A big World Title match will headline the Women’s Division, as Sally Larkin defends against Penny “The Hammer” Downs. Then, The White Tiger Kherti Bhakt and No-Nonsense Bethany Watts defend the tag titles against the Solo Girls, Crystal Cyclone and Rachel, “The Marauder” Sophie Lester defends the National Championship against Jenna Ingram, and finally, Moonlight and Alicia McCarthy take on The Revellers, Teri and Roo!

THE Casey Gains: I’ll conclude here, and go quick because we have a lot of action to get too. The main event of the night, the World Champion Handsome Harvey Allison defends against the National Champion Leon Baron, in a match for ALL the gold. We’ve also got The Strange Crew and The Samurais of Power in a tag title match, The Shadow Hand Jonah Webb, Peter “Carnage” Horn, Jet Black, and Demon Lord Lenin May facing Franco Mancini, Douglas Brunswick, Mayor Briggs and The United States. But we’re kicking off the finals of this National Championship #1 Contenders match, as Crash MuscleGate, Foster McDonald, Phoenix, and Tyler Ford have a four way match with the first to secure a pinfall winning!

Foster McDonald made his entrance first, accompanied by his sister Molly. Crash entered second, with the MuscleGang of St. Pierre, Liam, and Badger by his side. A lonesome Tyler Ford cautiously made his way to the ring, eyeing up his competitors the whole time. Then with the arena lighting switching Red, a stern looking Phoenix emerged from the back and marched to the ring with a purpose.

The match started with a temporary alliance of Crash, Tyler, and Foster all agreeing to attack Phoenix, but once Phoenix was out of the ring, the two young guns turned on Crash, beating him down and taking him out.

Ford and McDonald had some good back and forth offense and near falls for both, but eventually Phoenix and Crash recovered.The two veterans began to take over, Crash wrestling McDonald while Phoenix wrestled Ford, and this time the former world champions came out on top until the two stood alone in the ring. Immediately Crash and Phoenix went towards each other, and after a series of counters, Crash MuscleGate hit the Dropkick on Phoenix. He went for the cover but Foster McDonald broke the pin up at the last moment.

All four men started to at it again, and Crash hit another Dropkick on Foster, but sent Foster over the rope and out of the ring. Tyler Ford used that opportunity to attack Crash with a leg sweep, knocking him down, and the locking in the Cattle Mutilation. Ford was bridged perfectly, and Crash was trying to hold on from tapping out. Without warning, Phoenix jumped from the top rope to hit a Phoenix Splash on Tyler Ford. The hold was broken, and Phoenix went for a cover quickly, and picked up the victory in 12:29.

Edward Findleton: And Phoenix will get a shot at the National Championship!

THE Casey Gains: That was seconds right there. If Crash tapped out a second before that Phoenix Splash, we’d be calling Tyler Ford’s name.

Eve Solace: Whatever happens tonight between Baron and Allison, Phoenix is going to be a very tough competitor.

At that point, Delilah appeared on the Jumbotron.

Delilah: Good evening HAW fans. We are a month away from End of the Trail, and a month away from Destroy All Wrestlers. So tonight, I will be revealing some of the women participating in the eight woman, million dollar, world title match! Firstly, the winner of Sally Larkin and Penny “The Hammer” Downs will obviously have a guaranteed spot in the match. But now, it is time to officially announce the first known participant….Dina Darzi!

Eve Solace: Wow!

Dina Darzi then came out to the top of the stage, waving to the fans, and could be heard saying “Thank you!” into the camera.

Edward Findleton: We saw a young rookie in last year’s match, and it looks like Dina Darzi will be continuing that tradition! And we have a big woman’s tag match next, and who knows if one of these women can be in Destroy All Wrestlers?

Alicia McCarthy and Moonlight both came out just as Dina Darzi was starting to head back behind the curtain. The two pushed her away, and there was a staredown, but the tag team decided to focus on their upcoming match.

Eve Solace: Dina picked up the win last week over Alicia, and I think she and Moonlight are still furious about that.

THE Casey Gains: Yeah, but they can get that anger out soon, that was Revellers interference that helped with that win.

The Revellers, Teri and Roo, then came down, smiling and relaxed as usual. As the match started, The Revellers' lackadaisical attitude seemed to upset Moonlight and McCarthy more, which forced them into mistakes. Roo nearly got a pinfall over Moonlight, and it was at that point Moonlight and McCarthy refocused. The two started frequent tags, and McCarthy’s power quickly started to wear down the Revellers. Eventually all four women were in the ring, but Moonlight hit her Gourdbuster on Roo, and McCarthy hit a Double Underhook Powerbomb on Teri, then she coveredTeri to get the win in 7:43.

As the match ended, McCarthy and Moonlight weren’t done. While Moonlight stomped on both women, McCarthy set up a table in the ring. She then placed Teri on the table, got Roo into position for a Double Underhook Powerbomb and slammed her onto Teri and through the table.

That wasn’t enough for the duo. Moonlight left the ring and grabbed two chairs, handing one to Alicia. The two seemed to line up the chairs with the Reveller’s heads, getting ready to swing. The crowd then erupted as running from the back was Joslyn Sky and Rene Pauline Galiardi. The two rushed into the ring and tackled Moonlight and McCarthy. Moonlight and McCarthy went on the defensive, and fled the ring. RPG and Sky checked on the Revellers, as Moonlight and the Alicia once again appeared frustrated 

Edward Findleton: Well, Alicia and Moonlight get the win, but might have made even MORE enemies.

Eve Solace: More enemies, and even more VCW Women appearing on HAW!

Edward Findleton: Certainly a lot of surprises so far tonight, and the action continues with our next match, the 8 person tag match!

Douglas Brunswick came out first, followed by Franco Mancini, then the City Council, as Mayor Briggs and The United States had Bigg Pimpin’ Alex in tow. Moments later, the Shadow Hand made their way down as one.

THE Casey Gains: Four on four tag, the first pinfall wins the match!

The match started out an extraordinarily frantic pace, with one wrestler hitting an opponent, the opponent tagging in, the new partner hitting the enemy, who followed with a tag of their own, as everyone was quickly exchanging blows and looking fresh.

Eventually Mayor Briggs and Jonah Webb became the legal wrestlers, and each was trying to out-cheat the other, leaving referee Tom Hunter at his wits end trying to reign in the match. Briggs eventually got a sneaky low blow kick on Webb, and started to have his way with Webb. However, an errant irish whip allowed Jet Black to tag in. Black was able to surprise Briggs, and soon started making coordinated tags with Lenin May, as they wore Briggs down.

Eve Solace: This is the biggest advantage here, May and Black are regularly teaming together.

THE Casey Gains: I agree, the City Council exist but that’s a bit of a different relationship, and it’s showing here.

Lenin May and Jet Black were now stomping on Briggs, and Franco had enough, running into the ring to break it up. He threw Jet Black out of the ring, then Whacked Lenin May with a Throat Thrust knocking him down. Webb now jumped into the fray, and brawled with Mancini, both struggling against each other and falling over the ropes outside the ring. Brunswick took this opportunity to go into the ring, run and jump to the rope, and springboard splash to the outside into Mancini, Black, and Webb.

Mayor Briggs was now crawling to his corner, the crowd getting excited, and made the hot tag to The United States. For perhaps the first time in his career, the crowd erupted for the United States, and he came into the ring pumped up, and turned to the crowd begging them to get louder. The United States climbed to the middle rope and again raised his hands for more cheers, and as he jumped back down into the ring, saw that Lenin May had managed to tag in Peter “Carnage” Horn.

The face of The United States dropped, and fear set in for a moment, until he mustered his courage and charged Peter Horn. The United States got a few solid shots in, but Horn hit a vicious knee to the gut. Horn followed with a few more strikes to the knee, including one straight into the United States jaw, then picked him up to hit the Side Sitout Powerslam. Horn covered, and got the victory for his team in 8:22.

Edward Findleton: That does it folks, Peter “Carnage” Horn wins it for The Shadow Hand.

Horn didn’t wait for his hand to be raised. He exited the ring and picked a woozy Demon Lord Lenin May to his feet, then helped up a wobbly Webb and Black. The foursome went to the top of the ramp, most hurt, but all sinister smiles, as Horn raised his hands in victory.

Edward Findleton: Well folks, not it’s time to turn to some more traditional tag team action, as the Kherti Bhakta and Bethany Watts defend against Crystal Cyclone and Rachel!

The challengers emerged first, looking so confident they appeared bothered by the fact they had to win the titles. Following them was No Nonsense Bethany Watts and The White Tiger Kherti Bhakta.

With the match underway Kherti Bhakta was definitely out wrestling Crystal Cyclone. Crystal tagged Rachel in, who didn’t fare any better. When Bhakta made a tag to Watts, the Solo Girl still couldn’t muster any strong offense. Watts went for some covers, but each time the illegal woman interfered to break up the pin fall.

Crystal and Rachel were desperate to regroup, but Watts didn’t let up, and motioned for Bhakta to come in. They both grabbed Crystal Cyclone and tried for a double suplex, but Rachel rushed over and pushed Crystal back forward, allowing her to change momentum and reverse it into a DDT onto Bhakta and Watts.

The women all took a while to get up, but Kherti got to her feet first and grabbed Crystal from behind, holding her arms. Watts finally got up and went for a huge haymaker, but Crystal ducked and Watts fist collided with Bhakta.

At that point, the hurt Kherti started to argue with Watts, and could be heard telling her to be more careful. Watts countered that Kherti should have had a bitter grip, and annoyed Kherti began to walk away. Watts didnt like that and grabbed Kherti by the hair to bring her back. Kherti reactivated defensively elbowing watts, and at that point the two exchanged blows. Watts finally got an upper hand and hit a Backbreaker on Kherti, but as she turned around, walked into Rachel’s arms who hit her with the Pump Handle Suplex. Crystal then performed a Moonsault off the top rope onto Watts, covered, and picked up the victory in 8:02.

Eve Solace: Wow! We’ve got new tag team champions for the second time in their career!

THE Casey Gains: It looks like in the end the teamwork of Crystal and Rachel paid off, because the double team moves of Watts and Bhakta fell flat.

Crystal and Rachel celebrated in the ring as an annoyed Watts and Bhakta started heading to the back, but everything stopped when Delilah appeared on the jumbotron again.

Delilah: It’s time for another announcement of Destroy All Wrestlers competitors! Last year, we saw the tag team champs in Destroy All Wrestlers, and I want something a little similar this year. The next two competitors are…Kherti Bhakta and Bethany Watts!

In the ring, Crystal and Rachel’s celebration turned to outage, while Bhakta and Watts stopped in their tracks and exchanged a side eye. They slowly turned their bodies until it was a head to head confrontation, but no blows were exchanged. The two finally pushed off from each other and went backstage.

Edward Findleton: Well that’s certainly going to be some drama leading into Destroy All Wrestlers with those two! And up next, more women’s wrestling as The National Championship is on the line with Jenna Ingram challenging The Marauder Sophie Lester!

The challenger Jenna Ingram came out with her allies Zoey Chambers and Hazel Glover, with Jenna looking ready for a fight. The champion, Sophie Lester followed, and showed no fear in her eyes as she got into the ring.

The match began with some quick arm drags from Ingram, getting Lester off her game, but Lester was able to respond back with powerful punches and quick kicks. It clearly hurt Jenna, but she was able to trade blows just as well, and finally got a firm upper hand.

With the match in control, Jenna Ingram implemented a strategy of continuing attacks on Lester’s arms, and locking in arm bars when she could. The damage took its toll on Lester, but she still had her legs, and managed to kick Ingram whenever she could. Lester found her lucky break with a solid knee to Ingram’s jaw, and seemed to knock Jenna out. Lester went for the pin, but was only able to get a two count.

The match became a battle of kicks vs arm attacks, but Jenna then surprised Sophie with a solid to midsection and a punch of the head. Lester was woozy, and Jenna Ingram grabbed her and applied the Lotus Lock.

Eve Solace: We can have a new champion if she taps! Those arms have to be killing her!

Sophie Lester was screaming in agony but refusing to tap, and Jenna was completely in the zone, locked in and screaming back for Lester to tap. Both women had veins bulging from the intensity of the resistance and the pressure. 

Lester used all her strength to maneuver her body, and finally got a foot on the rope. Referee Mira Levenberg told Ingram to break the hold, but Ingram kept screaming and applying pressure. Ingram held on tight, and Levenberg began a count, and reached five, and immediately called for the bell.

Ingram finally released the hold, exhausted and fell back to the mat. She put one arm over her eyes and one hand up in the air in victory.

Ring Announcer Bradley Wallace: The winner of this match as a result of a disqualification…”The Marauder” Sophie Lester!

Ingram quickly sat up, now in shock. She immediately began to argue with Mira Levenberg, who was trying to explain the lack of releasing the hold.

Edward Findleton: And Jenna Ingram is furious!

THE Casey Gains: She thought Lester tapped. She thought she was a champion! Of course she’s furious!

Levenberg pointed to the ropes and Lester’s foot, and Ingram had enough, and headbutted Levenberg. She then applied the Lotus Lock to the referee, as Zoey Chambers and Hazel glover rushed into the ring. Slowly the two Stable members pried Ingram off of Levenberg, and tried to reign in her emotions. The Stable finally left the ring, as medical went to check on Mira.

Before The Stable could exit, Delilah once again showed up on the jumbotron.

Delilah: We’ve had some big announcements for Destroy All Wrestlers, and I am going to announce one more tonight, with the remaining competitors revealed next week! And that will be…..The Executioness, Elena Dubois!

Standing at the top of the ramp, looking up at the jumbotron, an enraged Ingram took her boot off and threw it up at the jumbotron hitting the giant Delilah face, before storming to the back, Zoey and Hazel chasing after her.

Edward Findleton: Yeah, not the timing for that announcement.

THE Casey Gains: Smart of her to go on the jumbotron though, she’d be in the same condition as poor Mira.

Eve Solace: My big take away, is Elena Dubois in Destroy All Wrestlers? That is a very real threat to be HAW World Champion.

Edward Findleton: Well folks, it’s about time. Our next match won’t be taking place in the arena, but…at a Church Picnic for Vol-Clown-o!

It was night, and Sensei Onaga was driving referee Dillon Bartos, Trickshot, and Ozzie Reagan down a rural dirt road and stopped at a sign that said “Church Picnic ahead”

Sensei Onaga: Road ends here but there’s a path. Good luck. Fight with honor.

The ref, Trickshot, and Ozzie departed the car and followed a path through the woods. In the distance, music could be heard, and as they approached, a well lit church picnic with tents and buildings and a live stage band could be seen. However, every patron at the picnic looked like some sort of clown. The Samurais looked un-nerved at this, but spotted Drizzles and Hawaii eating a large grouping of picnic tables.

The Samurais approached, and The Strange Crew saw them. Hawaii flung a pizza at the Trickshot while Drizzles threw a burger at Ozzie. The two Samurais looked startled at getting hit by the food, and took two drinks from nearby clowns and flung it at the Strange Crew. A food fight then broke out amongst everyone, food and drinks flying left and right, as the two tag teams finally met up and started brawling across the picnic tables. Teams were thrown into food and drinks. Hawaii managed to fight a mustard bottle and squirt it at Ozzie’s face, but Ozzie still managed to fight through the mustard and grapple with Hawaii. Trickshot was trying to stuff Drizzles in a nearby garbage bag, but Drizzles fought back and managed to pick Trickshot up and body slam him through a table.

The match started to stray from the picnic tables, and ended up at a nearby basket raffle that was being overseen by some elderly woman clowns. The women tried to get the wrestlers to buy raffle tickets, but the Strange Crew just launched the Samurais into all the baskets and prizes, knocking the set up over. Drizzles picked up a basket of towels and was hitting Ozzie over the head, while Hawaii’s basket busted open and was leaking candy as he attacked Trickshot. Suddenly, the two baskets were ripped out of the Strange Crew’s hands by the old women clowns. Those clowns had brooms and began to whack Hawaii and Drizzle with them. As the Samurais recovered, they grabbed nearby brooms and joined in on the attacks, with Drizzles and Hawaii fleeing to the game area.

Ozzie went to attack Hawaii, while Trickshot went after Drizzles. The Samurais were in control, punching and hitting the Strange Crew past each game. Hawaii had managed to get to a nearby water tank, where a clown was suspended above it waiting for someone to throw a ball at a target. Seeing Hawaii come, the clown climbed out of the tank above the cage, as Hawaii climbed into the cage. Ozzie followed, but trying to climb in, Hawaii attacked. He started to quickly get the upper hand and dragged Ozzie onto the platform, and hit the Leg Drop Bulldog. Hawaii went for the cover, and Dillon Bartos went down for the count. Seeing this, Trickshot grabbed a baseball nearby and threw it, hitting the target. The floor in the cage collapsed right before 3, breaking up the pin as Hawaii and Ozzie fell into the water tank.

The drenched wrestlers climbed out, and the match made its way over to the live band playing on the stage. The clown musicians ignored the wrestlers, as they fought in between all the movement of the band. Drizzles was on the lookout for a nearby weapon and saw what looked like a baseball bat, but it was made out of chocolate. He shrugged now having a better idea, and swung it at Reagan, who caught it. Drizzles started trying to use his strength to force the bat onto his neck, but instead, Ozzie took the bat and bit it in half, then spit the chocolate into Drizzles face. Drizzles stumbled backwards, and Ozzie stole a guitar from a clown, and hit Drizzles over the head. He went for the cover, but Hawaii broke the pin up.

The competitors finally made their way off the stage to the Church of Vol-Clown-O. Inside sat dozens of clowns, motionless staring straight ahead at an altar. The altar had a 15 foot styrofoam painted volcano, and at the base of it, a hot tub with dyed orange bubbling water that had Mimic sitting in it, waving to the wrestlers.

The fight slowly made its way to the front of the church, none of the clowns reacting to the battle going on beside them. They passed Vol-Clown-O’s hot tub, and began battling up to the top of the volcano. Hawaii made a desperate charge towards Ozzie, who backbody dropped Hawaii into the hole at the top of the volcano, Hawaii disappearing from sight. Drizzles started to punch and overpower Trickshot, but Ozzie came in for the same. The two quickly double teamed Drizzles, then nodded to each other. They grabbed Drizzles and hit Double Reverse Russian Legsweep. The impact caused the entire “volcano” to collapse. Trickshot and Ozzie both covered Drizzles, and got the three count in 10:03.

Exhausted, dirty, and wet, the Samurais of Power held their hands up in the air victoriously. Mimic, or Vol-Clown-O, reached underwater and pulled out the tag titles, and handed it to the two Samurais. They graciously, yet nervously, accepted the titles. Not wanting to stick around any longer, the Samurais rushed out of the Church of Vol-Clown-O as the new tag champions.

The scene faded back to the announcers table at the arena.

THE Casey Gains: I think oftentimes whenever I see a match with either The Strange Crew or The Samurais of Power, I think it was the stupidest thing HAW has ever done. And after what we just saw, those combined teams…I think we just saw the most f-

Edward Findleton: Fun match ever! What a great time! And now, it’s time for the Women’s World Championship!

The challenger, Penny “The Hammer” Downs entered the ring first. There seemed to be a tepid look on her face, understanding the seriousness of the situation. 

Eve Solace: Penny Downs is in the zone, and I think she has a chance. I really think Larkin may still be hurting from her deathmatch a month ago, at that attack last week with the camera and boom mic may have done some additional damage.

Sally Larkin came out next, the title on her shoulder, staring daggers at Penny Downs. Right as she got into the ring, Sally grabbed one of the cameras from the cameramen, and brought it into the ring. Sally held the title up with one hand while pointing the camera at it with her other, then turned the camera to Downs, who looked annoyed at the taunt. Referee Brenda Moses convinced Sally to put the camera down and give her the title, and with that, the match began.

Both women charged each other exchanging punches but Sally quickly overwhelmed Penny Downs, and transitioned to a quick neckbreaker. Sally continued with elbow drops and leg drops, before deciding Downs was hurt enough that she could start doing her power moves. The first few attacks worked, but when Larkin went for a scoop slam, Downs wriggled out and reversed into a roll up. Larkin kicked out, but as she stood up, Downs elbowed Sally in the heel causing Larkin to stumble.

Edward Findleton: You’re right Eve, there were some ankle locks last month, those feet may still be tender and recovering!

Penny focused her attacks on Larkin’s ankles and feet, trying to ground her opponent. Penny was looking sharp now, and had a clear strategy. But when she irish whipped Sally to the ropes, Penny ran at her for a jumping shoulderblock, but Sally’s leg gave out, and Downs collided with referee Brenda Moses.

Downs didn’t waste any time though, she went back to Larkin and grabbed her, then hit Sally with the Single Underhook Facebuster. Instead of going for the cover, Penny Downs looked at her fallen opponent and the ref, and an idea seemed to her. Downs pushed an out of it Larkin out of the room, then shoved another camera man away, once again holding it like a battering ram. She started to line up Larkin for a shot to the head, but suddenly turned her attention to the jumbotron. 

Penny had inadvertently pointed the camera at the World Championship, and she quickly turned to the actual title. Penny then shook her head and slapped herself across the face. She shrieked at the crowd.

Penny Downs: Stop judging me! I will prove I’m a champion!

Downs picked Larkin up and helped her back into the ring, then Downs went to check on Brenda Moses, who started to come to. Down turned around, right into the arms of Larkin who quickly delivered a Tornado Bomb. She covered Downs, and Moses slowly counted to three ending the match at 10:56.

Edward Findleton: That wasn’t a pretty match for Larkin or Downs for that matter, but Sally Larkin retains!

THE Casey Gains: Looks like Penny’s imposter syndrome collided with her desire to win, and that was just really poor timing for her.

Eve Solace: And now that she's coming too, she looks like she’s filled with regret.

Edward Findleton: I can see why, she might have cost herself a spot in Destroy All Wrestlers! But with this win, we now know five of the eight wrestlers! Dina Darzi, Kherti Bhakta, Bethany Watts, Elena Dubois, and Sally Larkin! I’m excited to hear who the final three will be in the future, but up next is our main event, the Men’s World Championship match, Harvey Allison defending against Leon Baron!

Leon Baron came out first, pumped up and holding the National championship high. Harvey Allison followed out with Strawberry Bats Hill and the World championship, but no posing or flexing for the crowd.

Edward Findleton: This very well might be the toughest match of Harvey Allison’s career.

Referee Dennis Thompson held both titles up, and called for the bell, the match was on.

Allison looked overly cautious, not wanting to make a mistake, but this caused Baron to get some quick solid blows in, and thus, take control of the match. Leon Baron showed off an arsenal of powerhouse moves on Allison, and Harvey Allison looked like he was trying to just survive, until a well placed thumb to the eye gave him his breather, and then a chance to regain control.

Allison slowed the match to a halt, locking in submissions, then when breaking the holds, giving quick strikes with his knees and elbows to inflict more pain to Baron. Allison was feeling confident, but that quickly went away when Baron elbowed him in the stomach, causing Allison to hunch over. Baron got up and went for the Canadian Destroyer but Allison pushed him into the turnbuckle, then splashed Baron into the corner. Allison then looked towards the ropes, and began to climb.

THE Casey Gains: I’m not sure what Harvey Allison is doing here, he’s not known for top rope dives…

Allison turned around and jumped with a moonsault, and successfully connected. He went for the cover, yet Baron kicked out at 2, shocking Allison. Allison wasted no time and went back to the offense, and tried to pick Baron to quickly get in position for the Sitout Jawbreaker, but Baron battled back and quickly slammed Allison to the ground. Baron now eyed the rope and began to climb.

Eve Solace: Casey mentioned Allison not going to the top, and this isn't familiar territory for Baron either!

Allison got to his feet and Baron jumped, but aimed for Allison’s neck and hit a diving hurricanrana. Baron was getting pumped up, looking to line up Allison for a Canadian Destroyer, when Hill reached in from ringside and tripped Baron.

It was a small distraction, but enough for Allison to quickly jump on Leon and start the attack. Allison pummeled the National Champion, and irish whipped baron to the ropes. Allison bent over in position for a backbody drop, but Leon Baron reversed that by jumping right into a Canadian Destroyer.

Leon Baron covered, and pinned Harvey Allison in 13:14.

Edward Findleton: It’s over! The National Champion is the new World Champion! The strength of a bear, pride of a lion, and tactics of a wolf, Leon Baron wins!

Eve Solace: I’ve seen a lot of Leon Baron matches where he dominates, but Harvey Allison had him on the ropes for a while. 

THE Casey Gains: And one simple mistake by Allison and that was it. 

Edward Findleton: This was HAW Summit of Success, and Leon Baron, the National Champion, the World Champion, has indeed climbed to the top! Goodnight!

The show ended with one last shot of Baron holding both titles high in the center of the ring.

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