HAW was in Columbus, Ohio, and the show began with HAW World Champion Douglas Brunswick already in the ring.
Douglas Brunswick: I know that in two more weeks, I'll be successfully defending this title at HAW Vindication. And I want to meet my challenger face to face. So Behemoth, come on out!
Brunswick turned toward the ramp, and waited. After a few seconds of silence, Mayor Briggs' music hit, and he came out smiling. Brunswick looked confused, as Briggs made his way down to join him in the ring.
Mayor Briggs: Good evenin' mate! I know I am certainly not the Behemoth, but....I do think I am just the bloke you're looking for!
Brunswick: I appreciate your help a few weeks ago, but I'm not interested in you Briggs.
Mayor Briggs: MAYOR Briggs, mate.
Brunswick: Regardless of your name, Mayor Briggs, I'm focused on the future right now.
Mayor Briggs: Ya see, I don't think you are. You, you are stuck in the past. You rose up to the big leagues, winning matches the good ol' fashioned way. That's not gonna work here. You need to focus on the future, and I think, you need some help.
Brunswick: I made it this far on my own Briggs. I think I'm good.
Mayor Briggs: And you'd be wrong then! Let me tell you the dirty secret to this business...it's not about how many matches you win, it's not about how well you train...it's about how you can get the folks out there to buy a ticket to come see you. Sure, winning helps. But once you get your first loss, you'll be a distant footnote in the history of HAW if you don't start becoming just a wee bite more memorable.
Brunswick: So I guess that's your area of expertise?
Mayor Briggs: Just one of many. I've done it all. I've put rings together, I'm done commentary, I'm a certified referee, lights, camera, music and bloody hell, when I came to America, my first show I was selling out of hot dogs at a food stand while some washed up legends could barely get a line going for a $5 dollar autograph. I'm your jack of all trades, at your service
Brunswick: And you want to help me out of the goodness of your heart?
Mayor Briggs: I could say yes, spit out a couple lies and you'd eat up my words. But I'll be honest, I want to learn from one of the better wrestlers out there. That, I know you're better than me at. But, when your reign is over, I want to challenge that new champion and have you in my corner. So is this a deal? I help you until you are no longer champion, you help me acquire the championship, and after that, we can revisit our partnership. What do you say?
Brunswick looked around at the crowd, contemplating. He finally nodded, then shook Mayor Briggs hand.
EdwardFindleton: And it looks like Douglas Brunswick has entered in some sort of business deal with Mayor Briggs!
THECasey Gains: I firmly believe he'll need more than just Mayor Briggs to help defeat the Behemoth, but you know what? It's a start!
The MuscleGang's music hit, and out came all four members, with Crash looking less energetic than the others.
Edward Findleton: We got a three way tag match next! Crash, Liam, and Frederic are taking on the Biofuel Engineers Sydney Mason and Dalton Elkins and The United States!
The Biofuel Engineers came out next, followed by The United States. The three hurled some insults towards Crash as they approached the ring. Eventually, Frederic and Sydney entered the ring, and the match was underway.
The early parts of the match were seeing some quick tags between Liam and Frederic, and Dalton and Sydney, with everyone looking good and getting offense in. Liam tagged Crash in, who grabbed Dalton Elkins and irish whipped him towards the ropes. Crash tried to hit a dropkick, but Dalton stopped and Crash hit the ground. Crash quickly tagged back to Frederic, not wanting to get involved. Oden was seen trying to encourage Crash, but Crash just seemed to stare down at the mat.
Dalton eventually went for a pin on Frederic, but Liam broke the pin up. Sydney Mason rushed in to attack Liam. An exhausted St. Pierre slammed Mason, and all four men were down. St. Pierre tagged in Crash just as Dalton tagged in The United States.
The United States tried to grapple with Crash, but Crash was able to reverse into an headlock. Crash started to work on The United States' head with kicks and attacks, taking control. Crash delivered a fallaway slam, then jumped onto the back of the United States, locking in his camel clutch, Physical Tear-apy.
Edward Findleton: And will The United States tap out?!
The United States was screaming and pain, and started to bring his hand up to tap, when Sydney Mason broke it up by kicking Crash in the back of the head. The Biofuel Engineers quickly went to the MuscleGang corner and attacked Liam and Frederic, knocking them off the apron. Sydney grabbed Crash, and hit him with a Knee Drop Brainbuster. The United States recovered, grabbed Crash's arm, and delivered a Double Knee Arm Breaker. The United States covered Crash, and the three count was made.
Edward Findleton: And The United States wins! What an upset victory!
The United States was celebrating like crazy, attempting to high five the fans at ringside who seemed to try to avoid him. The MuscleGang came into the ring and helped Crash up. The three members tried to help him back, but he pushed them away. With his head down and hair covering his face, he walked back up the ramp alone.
A video played showing the torso of a shirtless male with a ripped physique. He narrated over the sound of a ticking clock as he puts on a dress shirt, tie, and then a hoodie before walking into a darkened alley.
Narrator: Every night it's the same thing. Dealing with this whole world. There's never a break. I search for peace, but the only thing that finds me is trouble. Just one night's rest is all I want.
The screen cuts to black, and the words “The Insomniac” appeared, before fading away.
TheExotic Delights came out, each holding the Women's Championship. They strutted to the ring confidently, ready for a match.
Edward Findleton: The tag matches just keep coming tonight! The Exotic Delights are taking on Kherti Bhakta and Jessie Parran!
Kherti came out next, followed by Jessie Parran. As Jessie came out, Phueng and Lela exited the ring, went under the apron, and pulled out two cardboard signs, one reading “Marry Me Mitchell!” the other reading “I Love Mitchell Row!” Both teams met in the ring, and The Exotic Delights tried to present the signs to Jessie. She grabbed them, and ripped them up.
THE Casey Gains: It's official Edward, the Exotic Delights are going after Mitchell and Jessie's relationship, and I love it. These are the seeds and I can't wait to watch this grow!
Edward Findleton: Jessie's a savvy veteran, as is Mitchell. I'm not so sure these two will fall for their tricks!
The match began with Kherti and Phueng. Kherti rushed Phueng attacking her fast. Her aggression was out tonight, upset about having lost the title. As Kherti tagged in Jessie, Jessie was much more methodical and relaxed, focusing on the leg of Phueng. With Phueng being isolated from Lela, Lela walked to ringside, grabbed a chair, and slid it in the ring. Referee Tom Hunter took it out, but Lela quickly grabbed Phueng and dragged her to her corner, making a tag.
Lela started to take control on the more tired Jessie, but when Lela went for a top rope leg drop, Jessie moved out of the way, hurting Lela. Kherti was calling for the tag, but Jessie got to her feet, and looked to be sizing up Lela for her Suplex Piledriver. Before she could deliver it, Mitchell Row's music played from the arena speakers. Jessie looked up the ramp, confused. Lela quickly rolled up Jessie, put her foot on the ropes for leverage, and got a three count! Lela and Phueng rolled out of the ring and scurried back up the ramp, another victory. Jessie stayed in the ring, shaking her head disappointed that she fell for the distraction.
Edward Findleton: And that seed that was planted tonight worked! The question is, will this work for their title match at Vindication?
Little Man's music hit, and he came down to the ring, looking upset and fired up.
Little Man: Listen up! Last week, I was humiliated! I never had a match like that, man! My own partner turned on me! Scarred Badger, I'm gonna send you a message. You have Glenny Pax pin me? Glenny, you come down here right now, because I need to make an example of out you and show everyone, you don't mess with Little Man!
Little Man was waiting in the ring, pacing back and forth. Glenny Pax's music suddenly played, and Little Man looked ready for a fight. After a few moments, no one came out on the stage. Then, a gurney seemed to be pushed out onto the stage, with a bloodied and unconscious GlennyPax strapped to it. Scarred Badger stepped out a second later, microphone in hand.
ScarredBadger: You didn't get to make an example out of him in time. Too late, and too bad!
Badger hit Glenny again with the mic, then pushed the gurney down the ramp. It hit the ring and toppled, crashing on top of Glenny Pax. Badger smiled and exited, leaving Little Man alone in the ring upset.
It was the main event tag match. The Musical Lifeguard Chairs were backstage watching on a TV, as Mitchell Row first came out to a good reaction from the crowd. Mimic came out next, as Mitchell Row tried to get the crowd behind him. Their opponents came out next, first Viking who waited by ringside until his partner, The Iconoclast made his way to the ring.
Viking started the match for his team, and Mitchell Row looked ready to start, but Mimic shook his head and said he'd start. Mitchell gave him a thumbs up, and Mimic turned towards Viking, fist up. Viking burst out laughing, and the bell rang.
Viking leaned into the turnbuckle, laughing still. Mimic took this opportunity to run across the ring and deliver a splash to Viking! Mimic started punching away at Viking, taking him by surprise. Viking tried to quickly whip Mimic, but Mimic reversed with his own whip to Viking. Viking ran back towards Mimic who delivered a back body drop to Viking!
Edward Findleton: This is unbelievable! Mimic is all over Viking!
Viking quickly hobbled to The Iconoclast, fearfully making his tag. The Iconoclast stepped over the rope and into the ring, looking ready for to deliver pain. Mimic tried to a bunch, but Iconoclast blocked it, and headbutt Mimic, sending him to the ground. The Iconoclast started to toy with Mimic now, heading slam after slam and keeping him far from Mitchell Row. The Iconoclast and Viking kept making quick tags, making sure each was fresh and isolating Mimic.
THE Casey Gains: It was a fun run while it lasted Mimic. Now you can go back to playing pretend!
Viking was the legal man now, and stood a wobbly Mimic up. Viking lifted Mimic up into the air for a Throat Toss, then let go with one of his hands. He pointed a finger directly into Mimic's face to taunt him, but Mimic bit down on Viking's finger! Viking let go of Mimic on instinct to hold his finger, who quickly jumped across the ring to tag in Mitchell Row!
Edward Findleton: Row's been waiting this whole match to come in, and a spear to Viking!
Mitchell Row hit Viking with the spear. The Iconoclast came in, and Row hit him with a spear as well! Row went to the corner, waiting for Viking to get up once more. As Viking stood up, a still dazed Mimic also stood up, accidentally walking into the middle ring. Mitchell Row had already begun running, and accidentally hit Mimic with a spear. Row looked shock, and as he checked on Mimic, Viking quickly tagged in The Iconoclast.
The Iconoclast walked over to Row, turned him around, and hit him with a quick DDT. Iconoclast then whipped Row into the corner, who fell down into a seated position at the turnbuckle. The Iconoclast ran across the ring, hitting a Cannonball Senton into the corner!
Edward Findleton: And that is a lot of man coming towards Mitchell Row!
The Iconoclast pulled Row to the center of the ring, and covered for a three count. Holding their ribs, the Iconoclast and Viking celebrated, before looking at their fallen opponents. The two nodded two each other, and picked up Mimic. Viking lifted him up in the air, and delivered a Throat Toss to the turnbuckle. As Mimic slumped to the ground, The Iconoclast did another Cannonball Senton to Mimic. The two celebrated, taunting their opposition.
Edward Findleton: It looks like Musical Lifeguard Chairs will be facing Viking and The Iconcolast! We're gonna see you next week for....wait...Hold on, I'm getting word there's a development going on backstage!
The camera cut to backstage. Rat and Fun Fight Machine were holding Douglas Brunswick, who was struggling to break free. Off to the side, Behemoth and Calhoun were beating down Mayor Briggs.
Calhoun: You this this is a joke, boy? You think we forgot about you?!
Behemoth stood up a wounded Briggs, allowing Calhoun to deliver a powerful kick to the groin of Mayor Briggs.
Calhoun: That one was for you son...but this one....Mr. Brunswick, this is for you. This is your future.
The Behemoth picked up Mayor Briggs, then delivered a Powerbomb Shoulderbreaker to Mayor Briggs. The Behemoth went and stood in front of Brunswick, while Calhoun walked behind him and whispered into his ear.
Calhoun: Get ready to feel pain, “champ.” We'll see you next week.
The Men of Power let go of Brunswick and marched away. Brunswick went to check on Briggs as the show went off the air.
