HAW was in Minneapolis, Minnesota just one week before Summit Of Success. The ticking clock of The Insomniac was heard, and Kenneth Cobb came down to the ring, marching with a purpose.

Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW everybody, we've got a great-

Kenneth Cobb: Viking! Iconoclast! Get out here!

Edward Findleton: We'll get to that later!

The Insomniac was pacing around, clearly upset and running his hands over his face.

Kenneth Cobb: You two crossed a line. You went to my home. You got my family involved in this. No one gets my family involved in my business. This is my burden, coming out here, fighting. So come out! Or are you cowards?!

Cobb paced around the ring, then jumped out and started looking up at the entrance.

Kenneth Cobb: Ok. You are cowards. How about this? I already beat Viking, so next week, I defend my National Championship against The Iconoclast. How about that? You want to answer me now?

A few moments went by, and TheIconoclast's music played. He walked out to the top of the stage with Viking, a microphone in hand. Before he could speak, Cobb rushed up the ramp and jumped at both men. The Iconoclast fell backwards, allowing Cobb to pick Viking up, and whip him off the stage to the floor below. Kenneth Cobb then started attacking The Iconclast, throwing him into the stage wall, and delivering slams to the exposed steel. Cobb picked up one of the fallen microphones and leaned over The Iconoclast.

Kenneth Cobb: I'll see you next week.

Cobb threw the microphone down and walked to the back.

THE Casey Gains: It looks like Cobb challenged the Iconoclast, and accepted it for him. That's an enraged man Edward.

Edward: Well a match with world title implications tonight with Crash and Mayor Briggs, as I tried to say at the top of the show, but a National Championship match next week! This show is just getting started!

Mitchell Row's music hit, and he came out with Kitty Kayleen.

Edward Findleton: Our first match is HAW's favorite new power couple, Mitchell Row and Kitty Kayleen will be taking on Ruslan Panov and Mary Jane Elder in a mixed tag match.

THE Casey Gains: And with Kitty and Mary Jane competing for the Women's Championship next week, both competitors can use this match to scout the other.

Mary Jane Elder came out next, wasting no time coming down to the ring and showing no fear joining it with Kitty and Mitchell. Mary Jane purposely brushed past Kitty while climbing some ropes to pose for fans, causing Mitchell to hold Kitty back. Moments later, Ruslan Panov came out, and as he came to the ring, pulled Mary Jane aside, and seemed to coach her a bit. She nodded, and Ruslan went to the apron, so Kitty and Mary Jane could start the match.

Mary Jane tried to go out of the gate with quick attacks on Kittty, but the more experienced Kitty Kayleen countered everything Mary Jane Elder threw at her, eventually hitting Mary Jane with a DDT. Kitty was dominating, and just kept Mary Jane isolated on the far corner of the ring.

Mitchell Row was shouting encouragement for Kitty, and then patted her on the back for support. Referee Brenda Moses then made the signal that it was a tag, pointing to Ruslan Panov and Mitchell Row. Mitchell tried to argue, but Panov came into the ring. Before Panov could make his way across, Kitty went on the apron, then tagged Mitchell a second time, resulting in Brenda Moses telling Ruslan to leave the ring.

Frustrated, Ruslan walked back to his corner, and Kitty laughed at him and mocked him. However, the time spent with the tags allowed Mary Jane to get back to her feet, and she clipped Kitty in the back of the leg, causing her to fall. Mary Jane rushed to her corner, and tagged in Ruslan Panov, forcing Mitchell Row in.

The two heavyweights started trading blows, with Ruslan delivering strikes while Mitchell tried to deliver slams. Ruslan's strikes started to pull ahead, and Mitchell had to defend himself backing up into the ropes. Brenda Moses forced the two apart to get Mitchell off the ropes, who took the chance to run and tag Kitty back in.

Kitty held her leg a bit as she entered, while Mary Jane still didn't look full recovered. But seeing the weakness, Mary Jane Elder started an offensive assault on Kitty Kayleen's leg. Kitty couldn't fight back, and when trying to stand up, Mary Jane Elder hit her with a Leg Drop DDT. Mary Jane covered Kitty, and picked up the three count!

Edward Findleton: And what an upset! The rookie defeats the veteran champion!

THE Casey Gains: We've seen that a lot in HAW this year, but will we see it in the championship match next week?

Mitchell carried the injured Kitty Kayleen out of the ring and took her to the back, while Mary Jane Elder celebrated in the ring. As she turned and saw Ruslan Panov, he approached her and smiled. Ruslan Panov held out his hand for a shake, and Mary Jane accepted it. Ruslan gave her a thumbs up, then exited the ring to allow Kitty to continue her victory celebration.

The Musical Lifeguard Chairs came out, tag team championships in one hand, and microphones in the other, and entered the ring.

LaZor: Hello Minneapolis!

Mr. Lifeguard: Such a fine city to be in during November!

LaZor: It truly is! And, as your tag team champions, we have the honor of announcing...

Mr. Lifeguard: Official Tag Team Business!

LaZor: That's right! So remember, don't shoot the messenger when you hear what we're about to tell you.

Mr. Lifeguard: Last week during our tag team title match against The Strange Crew, there was some....minor interference.

LaZor: Franco and Fergus destroyed all of us.

Mr. Lifeguard: I'd say momentarily caused us some minor harm, but destroyed works too. So due to them interfering in a match, they are now, get this, having an opportunity to be number one contenders for the tag team titles.

LaZor: It gets a bit more confusing. You see, they will compete against The Strange Crew, next week at Summit of Success, to see who will face us at next months season finale, End of the Trail. But, THEY will not compete, because Franco Mancini is still not medically cleared.

Mr. Lifeguard: Yes! See, next week, it will be Fergus O'Toole vs Hawaii, the winner will allow their team to face us. And one more thing!

LaZor: I'm the special guest ref!

Mr. Lifeguard: I hope you've all been taking notes, because we're about to quiz you on this. Question 1 is a true or false: Next week's match is Franco Mancini vs Hawaii.

LaZor: False!

Mr. Lifeguard: Correct, it is FERGUS, not Franco. Good eye, question 2-

Lifeguard was cut off as Franco's music hit, and he came down to the ring with Fergus.

Franco: What's the matter with you two? You two think you're funny guys? Out here making jokes? Do we look like jokes to you?

Mr. Lifeguard: As a certified lifeguard, I would not label comedian as a profession.

Fergus O'Toole: Ha ha ha ha ha. You got us there. Look, you two have not shown one ounce of sympathy for my brother yet! Do we have to beat more sense into your skulls? Because you two nimwits can't comprehend why we're upset!

LaZor: You know what? How about you quit whining about your brother? Yeah, we like to have fun and joke. But guess what, this is pro wrestling. People get hurt. It sucks your brother got hurt, but we achieved a great result in that match. And I feel bad he's out, but do you want us to start sending flowers and teddy bears to him? Because the way I see it, you never cared about defeating the Men of Power and HAW, you only cared about getting the glory for yourselves!

Franco: Says the guy who stole the match with a last second tag!

Mr. Lifeguard: Sean was injured!

Fergus: Exactly!

Franco: You know what? I had enough!

Franco gave LaZor a cheap shot, and Fergus jumped towards Lifeguard. The two teams started brawling in the ring, with The Trans-Atlantic Family getting the edge in the battle.

THE Casey Gains: Franco is looking pretty good for a guy who's not medically cleared to wrestle.

Franco and Fergus we're starting to get the upper hand, when the lights dimmed and a spotlight shown on the stage. Coming out onto the ramp was a parade float decorated as a pirate ship. The Strange Crew stood on it, dressed in pirate gear.

Hawaii: Avast, ye scurvy mobsters! Whether it be the Mafia or the Irish Mob, we know there be one true gang to rule the seas, pirates!

Franco and Fergus looked at each other, confused. The two then motioned for Hawaii and Drizzles to come down to the ring. Hawaii nodded to Drizzles, who hoisted a sail, and the float started to very slowly move down the ramp.

Hawaii: Aye, it be time to teach them a lesson! Let us start by chopping off their hands!

Hawaii and Drizzles each unsheathed two swords, both of which looked very real. Franco and Fergus started to back up, unsure at the situation. As the ship got close to the ring, Hawaii and Drizzles jumped off and into the ring, and pointed their swords to Franco and Fergus. Not taking any chances, the two quickly ducked under the ring ropes and fled into the stands. LaZor and Lifeguard started to get to their feet, and looked over at the Strange Crew, unsure of the situation. Mr. Lifeguard slowly reached down and picked up a microphone.

Mr. Lifeguard: …..Thank you, I think? Unless you're about to kill us. But...then what would the fun in that be, right? We'll...see you next week.

Lifeguard and LaZor grabbed their titles, and walked out of the ring and up the ramp.

Edward Findleton: ….So after all of that, Fergus vs Hawaii with LaZor as the special guest referee, next week at Summit of Success! It should be a good one!

Fun Fight Machine and James Calhoun were out on the town, waiting in a line to go into a club.

James Calhoun: Fun, listen my boy. You have always been a person I trusted, I respected. Always the person in the group I liked the most even! And I appreciate your loyalty so much.

Fun Fight Machine: Thank you, Mr. Calhoun.

James Calhoun: Now tonight, we will enjoy the finer things of life. Let's forget about backstabbing friends, pathetic owners, and everything else. Tonight, you and I will just bond over enjoying the simple pleasures in life.

Fun Fight Machine: It will be a good night!

James Calhoun: Yes...yes...now this is just taking too long...We need to get in the there.

Calhoun started to push through the line until they got to the front.

James Calhoun: Excuse me, James Calhoun, HAW World Champion.

Bouncer: Wait your turn sir.

James Calhoun: Here's $100, and I'm heading straight to the VIP area.

The bouncer looked at the money, took it, then motioned for Calhoun and Fun Fight Machine to come in.

James Calhoun: Fun, you wait here! I'm going to secure us a spot!

James Calhoun walked into the crowd, and Fun Fight Machine walked over to a quiet corner and sat down.

Female Voice: ….Fun Fight Machine?

Fun Fight Machine looked up, and saw Jessie Parran. She walked over and sat next to him.

Fun Fight Machine: ...Jessie? What are you doing here?

Jessie: Just trying to enjoy life and get things back on track. You?

Fun Fight Machine: ...Same.

The two went quiet, not making eye contact, before Fun Fight Machine took a deep breath.

Fun Fight Machine: Jessie....I know you are not with Mitchell anymore. I was just...wondering-

Jessie: No. It's never happening, don't even say it.

Fun Fight Machine: But-

Jessie: I trusted you three years ago. And you betrayed that trust. Just because I had someone else betray my trust doesn't mean I'm going to run to someone else, especially you.

Fun Fight Machine: I am sorry.

Jessie: I don't know if you are. You're still hanging around with Calhoun. Fun, you used to be a really good guy. But then you changed...and for what? To be...a companion wrestler? But maybe that's what you deserve for doing that to me. Maybe you deserve to be this forgotten lackey for a failing tyrant.

Fun Fight Machine: You haven not done much yourself! You have just been embarrassed in front an arena full of people by your ex!

Jessie: And you're right. I agree with you. I came into this year with such high hopes. I was ready to enjoy it with Mitchell, and that didn't happen. But I learned something. I don't need a man. I don't need a partner. I don't need anyone. I need to focus on myself, and remember what it was like to be Jessie Parran. And I know that the people I surround myself, they need to be the people that I trust, that have the same way of life as me.

Fun Fight Machine: ….Jessie, please. I can be one of those people.

Jessie: You can't. Our paths will never be together. But maybe one day you can get some clarity in your life. And maybe you can grow into a better person, because I've seen that side of you, and I know it exist. I truly hope that one day, that happens.

Jessie stood up and started walking to the door.

Jessie: Good luck Fun. I'll be out rediscovering life.

Fun Fight Machine watched Jessie leave the bar. A few moments later, James Calhoun walked up.

James Calhoun: I got us in! Now let's go meet the finest women and drink the best champagne Minneapolis has to offer!

Calhoun disappeared back into the crowd. Fun Fight Machine looked back at the exit to the bar, sighed, shook his head, and followed James Calhoun to the back.

For the main event, Crash MuscleGate came out first, accompanied by the MuscleGang, Oden still in his cast. Mayor Briggs came out next, with Douglas Brunswick by his side.

Edward Findleton: And as a reminder, the winner of this match gets to choose the stipulation for next week's HAW World Championship match!

Referee Dennis Thompson started the match, and Crash and Mayor Briggs circled each other, before Briggs put his hand out for a hand shake. Crash eyed up Mayor, shook his head no, then put his hand up signaling a test of strength. Briggs cautiously approached and was about to meet his hand with Crash's, but Crash quickly lowered his hand and backed up, extending it for a handshake. Briggs smiled then nodded, and shook Crash's hand. Both men seemed to have the same idea and tried to pull into each other into a clothesline, but just awkwardly colliding, before Briggs fell on top of Crash. Lying on top of Crash, the two wrestlers uncomfortable stared at each other, neither moving. Dennis Thompson broke up the moment when he started to count for three, but Crash kicked out.

Crash and Briggs then started to actually wrestle, with each trying to outsmart the other in their attacks. As Crash started to build offense, Brunswick got visibly frustrated, and stood up on the apron to interfere. Before Dennis Thompson noticed him, the rest of the MuscleGang did, and ran to the ring towards him. Liam pulled Brunswick down to the ground, and Frederic St. Pierre hit a Butterfly DDT on Brunswick outside the ring.

Meanwhile in the ring, Crash had taken complete control. Mayor Briggs used one last bit of adrenaline to push Crash away, but as he approached him, Crash hit Mayor Briggs with a Dropkick,

Edward Findleton: And a Dropkick by Crash! That's knocked out so many people these past few weeks!

Crash covered Mayor Briggs, and Dennis Thompson hit the three count. The MuscleGang jumped in the ring while Briggs rolled out to Brunswick, and Crash took a microphone.

Crash MuscleGate: As the winner of this match, I get to choose the stipulation for the World Title Mach next week. Now Douglas, I don't want any interference....so that's why I'm choosing...a cage match!

Douglas Brunswick and Mayor Briggs had hobbled their way up to a ramp with a microphone. Brunswick started to laugh.

Douglas Brunswick: Heh heh....Crash....I accept that cage match, sure....but one thing....All that was agreed upon was the winner of this week chooses the stipulation for the World Title Match....I never agreed to accept your “nomination.” So that means, it's still the same match...Douglas Brunswick vs Oden Schreiner...but inside of a cage! Good luck Oden, hahaha!

Brunswick and Briggs retreated backstage, while the MuscleGang looked concerned for Oden.

THE Casey Gains: And I think this was Mayor Briggs plan all along. The MuscleGang just got outsmarted.

Edward Findleton: It will be the challenge of a lifetime for Oden Schreiner, broken arm and all, as he takes on Douglas Brunswick for the HAW World Championship next week! So long everybody, have a good night!

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Theme Songs:

Kenneth Cobb

The Iconoclast

Mitchell Row

Mary Jane Elder

Ruslan Panov

Franco Mancini

The Strange Crew

Crash MuscleGate

Mayor Briggs

 

HAW was in Chicago, Illinois, and the show kicked off with Oden Schreiner's music playing. The audience cheered, but grew more subdued when he came out with a cast on his arm. The MuscleGang followed him down to the ring as they got ready to speak.

Oden: My arm is broken because I was attacked by cowards! Douglas Brunswick! Mayor Briggs! When this cast comes off, I will pick it up and smash you with it and shove your bodies in it!

Lovable Liam: His arms really are big enough for that to happen!

Oden: I know I can't wrestle like this, so I am nominating a replacement challenger. I nominate a friend who's deserved a World title shot, I nominate Crash MuscleGate!

Crash: Thank you! Thank you! This means a lot, it really does. Before I must accept, I need to check with my advisors!

Crash looked to Liam who nodded, while Frederic grabbed Crash's mic and simply said “Oui.”

Crash: Oden, I accept your nomination! Thank you!

At that point, Douglas Brunswick's music came on, and he walked out to the ramp with Mayor Briggs.

Douglas: It doesn't work like that. You can't just nominate a challenger!

Oden: I nominated Crash!

Douglas: I know you nominated him, but that doesn't mean anything!

Crash: It does because I accepted it!

Douglas: You are children! Don't you understand how this works? You just can't...Like....God!

Douglas threw his mic down in frustration, but Mayor Briggs smiled.

Mayor Briggs: Hey, hey! Let's be friends here, eh? This is an opportunity for fun, right? I got an idea if you blokes will hear me out. Mayor Briggs takes on Crash MuscleGate next week....winner decides the stipulation for the World Championship match! How about that?

Crash: Let me talk this over with my advisors before-

Oden: Challenge accepted!

Crash: My advisors have spoken! I accept!

Mayor Briggs smiled, then whispered in Douglas Brunswick's ear. Brunswick nodded and also smiled. The two said nothing more, and simply walked to the back as their music played again.

Edward Findleton: It looks like we've got Crash vs Mayor Briggs next week, and Crash vs Douglas Brunswick!

THE Casey Gains: Edward, I can tell you right now, next week's match will have a LOT of tomfoolery in it.

Gregory Greystone was in a studio, smiling into the camera.

Gregory: Hello ladies and gentlemen! I've got a special interview coming up with HAW National Champion, Kenneth Cobb! Kenneth is recovering at home per doctor's orders, so we'll be joining him from home. Kenneth, can you hear me?

The camera cut to a darkened room, The Insomniac's face was very white, seemingly only lit up by a computer screen.

Kenneth Cobb: I hear you Greg.

Gregory: Kenneth, how are you feeling right now?

Kenneth Cobb: Tired...hurt...I've gone through a lot the past few weeks. But also proud. Proud I can be a champion.

Gregory: As a family man I imagine your children and wife are so happy for you too!

Kenneth Cobb: Actually I......I..........yeah....Yeah, they're proud of me. You can say that.

Gregory: What's next for Kenneth Cobb?

Kenneth Cobb: Honestly, I just want to get back in that ring and show everyone what I've got. The sooner the better.

There was the sound of a knocking on a door, and from behind Cobb, light from a door opened up and the silhouette of a woman peaked in.

Woman: Kenny? I know you said you were on a work call, but these two men just knocked on our door and said they had a meeting with you. How many meetings do you have tonight?

Kenneth: ….Who?

Woman: They didn't say, one was a tall man with black hair, the other a tall man with blonde. They almost looked like security guards for the president!

Kenneth: …..I'll take care of this.

The feed to Kenneth Cobb's screen went black and disconnected.

Gregory: Oh shoot! Looks like we had some technical difficulties! We'll try to get back with Kenneth Cobb but until then enjoy the rest of the show!

In the arena, there was a loud explosion, and Rat and The Behemoth came down to the ring. They went to the commentary table, where Rat put on a headset while The Behemoth stood by.

Rat: Hey guys. Figured I'd join you for the next match.

Edward Findleton: Welcome aboard Rat for this upcoming tag match! It looks like the first team will be some local competitors!

Some generic surf rock music played, and out came a tag team of Eric Waves and Chucky Arter to a mild reception from the fans.

THE Casey Gains: These two guys have won tag team titles in Alpha Wolf Wrestling and have been teaming for a few years.

Edward Findleton: So tonight their dreams can come true picking up a victory in HAW!

THE Casey Gains: Edward, they have no chance against their opponents.

Calhoun's music hit, and he came down to the ring with Fun Fight Machine, looking confident at their chances tonight. Calhoun and Fun made it a point to walk past Rat and The Behemoth, but ignored them as they entered the ring.

Edward: Rat, why exactly are you out here? Are you going to...interfere?

Rat: Casey said these two guys have no chance against Calhoun and Fun Fight Machine....let's just say it may not be the 0% he predicts.

The match started with Fun Fight Machine going against Chucky Arter. Arter rushed at Fun Fight Machine and hit him with a clothesline. Arter ran to the ropes and hit Fun with another clothesline. Fun Fight Machine got up as Arter ran to the ropes for another clothesline, but this time Fun Fight Machine reversed it into a backbody drop.

Arter was on the ground in pain, and Fun Fight Machine started his offense. Arter was dominated, and Fun tagged in Calhoun. James Calhoun circled Chucky Arter waiting for him to get up, and as Arter got to his feet, tried to punch Calhoun. Calhoun blocked the punch, and Arter tried to another punch, which Calhoun blocked again. Calhoun then spun Arter around, and hit him with a Cobra Clutch Slam.

Edward Findleton: Rat, I think this might be over.

Rat: Don't discount Calhoun's arrogance yet.

James Calhoun didn't pin Chucky Arter, but instead picked up Arter and placed him in his corner next to Eric Waves. Waves hesitated, but tagged in. He ran towards Calhoun, but Calhoun dodged, got behind Waves, and immediately hit him with a Cobra Clutch Slam. Calhoun picked up Waves, hit him with a second Cobra Clutch Slam, and then delivered it a third time.

Calhoun turned to ringside and looked down at Rat and Behemoth, smiling. Rat saw enough and took the headset off and climbed on the apron. Calhoun and Rat got forehead to forehead, as referee Tom Hunter tried to separate the two. Finally, Fun Fight Machine pulled Calhoun back and pointed at Eric Waves. Calhoun covered Waves, and picked up the victory. Calhoun turned to Rat and Behemoth, urging them to attack him, but Fun Fight Machine started to usher Calhoun out of the ring and to the back.

Edward Findleton: No fireworks yet between these former friends, but you can tell tensions are high!

Mary Jane Elder was in catering when she saw Ruslan Panov. She walked up to him, looking confused.

Mary Jane: Ruslan, what was that all about last week?

Ruslan: What?

Mary Jane: You didn't shake my hand! I helped you win your match against Mitchell Row! Can I atleast get a thank you?

Ruslan: Kid...you got some learning to do. You had no right to be out there.

Mary Jane: I did! Freezerman told me I'm the challenger to the Women's Championship at Summit of Success! I needed to get Kitty before she got me!

Ruslan: So you're the challenger? Why do you want that Women's Championship so badly?

Mary Jane: Well, it's been my dream. I've never really been successful in life until I got into professional wrestling. And I've seen what's happened to the women's division this year and it's looked like a mockery. I want to be a champion to set a better example!

Ruslan: So you attacked the champion from behind? How is that helping? Kid, if you win, do you want to have that asterisk next to your name? Do you want to go down that path, where people are questioning your actual ability?

Mary Jane: …...No. I don't.

Ruslan: That's why I didn't shake your hand. You got involved in my battle, for your selfish reasons. If you want respect, earn it.

Mary Jane: I'm sorry.

Ruslan: I'm not mad at you. Just trying to give some advice, because remember, if you want to win the Women's Championship...win it in a way that will fulfill you.

Ruslan took his food at that point and walked away, leaving Mary Jane Elder contemplating.

It was time for the main event, and TheStrange Crew came out first, followed by The Musical LifeguardChairs.

Edward Findleton: This is a tag team champion match, with two competitive teams!

The match started with Mr. Lifeguard and Drizzles going at it. Each wrestler was getting in equal offense, until Lifeguard hit a swinging neckbreaker. Both men made tags, and the lightweights of Hawaii and LaZor went into the ring. LaZor started to gain control of the tempo, outworking Hawaii. LaZor then grabbed Hawaii, and tossed him through the ropes and outside the ring, as Hawaii's momentum carried him up the entrance ramp a bit.

Drizzles walked over to Hawaii and started to help him up, but LaZor took that opportunity to leap out of the ring and splash onto The Strange Crew! LaZor celebrated, but with his back to the ramp, didn't see Franco Mancini and Fergus O'Toole running down towards him. Franco clipped LaZor's knee, and he fell, causing Referee Dennis Thompson to immediately call for the bell.

Mr. Lifeguard rushed over to help, but Fergus O'Toole delivered a super kick to Lifeguard. As LaZor struggled to get up, Franco Mancini hit LaZor with a Pickpocket, a Reverse STO, onto the ramp.

Edward Findleton: Well it looks like Franco and Fergus still haven't forgotten about Sean's injury.

THE Casey Gains: I think LaZor and Lifeguard thought that was in the past, but it looks like The Trans-Atlantic Family will be in their future.

Franco and Fergus walked to the ringside area, then grabbed the HAW Tag Team Titles. They each held one title up, as the show went off the air.

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Theme Songs:

Oden Schreiner

Douglas Brunswick

The Behemoth

James Calhoun

The Strange Crew

The Musical Lifeguard Chairs

After Downtown Disaster, HAW was in Detroit, Michigan with a full crowd. Douglas Brunswick's music hit, and the HAW World Champion came out with Mayor Briggs, heading to the ring and looking ready to talk.

Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW! It looks like the World Champion is going to be speaking, but stay tuned for our main event! The Insomniac, Douglas Brunswick, has agreed to put his newly earned National Championship on the line against Viking!

THE Casey Gains: We have a lot of fallout to get through, but I'm all ears for what Brunswick and Briggs have to say!

The two men stood in the ring with microphones. As the crowd booed, Brunswick smiled and held up the title, leading to louder boo's.

Douglas Brunswick: What's wrong? You didn't get what you wanted? Did you want Phoenix to win? Did you want me and him to battle it out in a thirty minute match of the year candidate? Did you want me to do some crazy move you can make a gif out of and show on Twitter? Well I'm sorry, but all of YOU set yourselves up for those failed expectations.

Mayor Briggs: Ya see, Douglas here, he's been having the best run of his career, and if I may say so, it's a bit thanks to my help. Here, it's all about how you know. This bloke is friends with this bloke and he'll go mop the floor with ya if you cross his mate. And Douglas, he's been forced to face off against a group of four, and then last month, a tag team, and now another group of four!

Douglas Brunswick: So if you think I'm worried about entertaining the fans, think again. None of you actually care about me, and you know what? I don't care about you either! I don't care if you're bored and sleeping through my championship matches, as long as I win! Mayor Briggs and I will take on the world and overcome all the number disadvantages HAW tries to throw at us!

At that point, Oden Schreiner's music hit, and he came out to a loud ovation from the crowd, accompanied by the MuscleGang.

THE Casey Gain: Speaking of number disadvantages, I think Oden has Douglas in group strength, ring experience, and definitely height and weight!

The MuscleGang came into the ring with microphones, and Oden got right up next to Douglas.

Oden: I will beat you until you are unconscious then I'll take your title!

Briggs brought Brunswick back a few steps and stood between the two men, trying to calm them down and shield Brunswick.

Crash: Briggs, don't even get involved. See, we're The MuscleGang. We've been causing mischief and gaming the system for years. We can already plan that you'll have a plan. But you're smart, so you'll know we have a plan. But we've already planned out that you'll know we're ahead of your plan. But The MuscleGang knows that you'll be planning for that, so we developed a plan to-

Frederic: Crash...please stop. What he's trying to say is, we're ready for you.

Crash: Yeah!

Douglas: The MuscleGang....I remember watching you when I was a kid. You know what that means? You're relics. You're from a long ago era. I don't need to be an oversized freak or have some stupid gimmick. I'm simply Douglas Brunswick, the HAW World Champion, and maybe, just maybe, I can send you geezers to the retirement home. Let's go Briggs.

Douglas Brunswick's music hit, and he started to exit the ring with Mayor Briggs. They started walking up the ramp when Lovable Liam started shouting over the music.

Lovable Liam: Stop the music! Stop! Wait!

The music cut out, and Brunswick and Briggs stopped mid ramp to look back at Liam.

Liam: ….We are NOT old! ….Now play his music again.

Brunswick music started up again, and the champ and Briggs glanced at each other oddly, but continued up the ramp.

Edward Findleton: These two will meet in just a few weeks at Summit of Success! What a match that will be!

Gregory Greystone was backstage with Rat and The Behemoth.

Gregory: Hello ladies and gentlemen! I'm being joined by the two former Men of Power members...Rat and The Behemoth! Gentlemen, what exactly happened last week?

Rat: It's simple. James lost his mind. Before, he used to be calculating, he was prepared...but these past few months? Man, he's been off the deep end. It's about time all of us re-evaluated where we're at, and just go on from there.

At that point, Calhoun and Fun Fight Machine walked up the interview, Calhoun smiling.

James Calhoun: Well if it isn't my good friends, Rat and The Behemoth! Gentlemen, what a week it's been, we have a lot to catch up! Fun and I missed you guys!

Rat: We're not friends, James. It's over.

James: Oh come now! I know I designated Fun Fight Machine as my new companion wrestler, but I can give that honor back! Everyone can share it even!

Rat: Calhoun...leave now, or we'll beat you down again like last week.

Calhoun's smiling demeanor suddenly grew serious.

James Calhoun: You two are making the single biggest mistake of your lives. I am the most powerful man in this company. I run this place. I decide what happens. ME! And if you want to cross me, if you want to make me your enemy, then you are planning your own funeral!

The Behemoth grabbed Calhoun by the collar and brought him close, Calhoun suddenly looking up at The Behemoth in fear.

The Behemoth: You two....against us two.........at Summit of Success.

The Behemoth let go of Calhoun, and walked off with Rat.

Gregory Greystone: James Calhoun. Any thoughts on what just happened?

Fun Fight Machine: Not now! Let's go Mr. Calhoun.

Fun Fight Machine helped Calhoun get composed, and walked off with him.

The new music of Mitchell Row hit, and he came out accompanied by HAW Women's Champion Kitty Kayleen.

Edward Findleton: We have an interesting match up next, Mitchell Row will be taking on his long time ally, Ruslan Panov!

Ruslan Panov came out next, and as he made his way to the ring, grabbed a microphone.

Ruslan: Mitch. We've fought as partners in matches in the past. We've been friends for years. But I'm worried for you man. This isn't the Mitchell Row I know. Let's have a good fight tonight, but afterwards, can we just talk together in private?

Ruslan extended the microphone to Mitchell, but before he could grab it, Kitty snatched it away.

Kitty: One word: NO!

Kitty left the ring with the microphone, and referee Tom Hunter called for the bell. Ruslan extended his hand for a shake. Mitchell contemplated, then grasped Ruslan's hand for a shake. Without letting go, Mitchell pulled Ruslan forward, and delivered a clothesline to knock him down.

Mitchell started to use rest holds on Ruslan, keeping him grounded to the mat. Ruslan would try some strikes, but Mitchell managed to always use his strength to immediately ground Ruslan. Mitchell was dominating, but Mary Jane Elder's music played, and she made a dash to ringside straight towards Kitty.

Mary Jane Elder jumped on Kitty and started punching her, as Kitty tried to block the blows. Mitchell was leaning outside the ropes, yelling at Mary Jane to stop. With the distraction, Panov spun Row around and delivered a knee to his jaw. The action continued on in the ring while Mary Jane continued her attack outside, only stopping after delivering a Leg Drop DDT.

Inside the ring, Panov was striking Mitchell Row in the corner, but Row pushed him backwards. Row then ran towards Ruslan Panov and went for a spear, but Panov dodged it, causing Row to hit his head off the turnbuckle, and looked completely knocked out. Panov took advantage and quickly covered Mitchell Row and picked up the three count.

After the match, Mary Jane Elder approached Ruslan Panov. She extended her hand for a handshake, but Ruslan shook his head no and walked away. Mary Jane Elder looked at him, confused as he left her at ringside with the fallen foes.

The Musical Lifeguard Chairs were in a locker room backstage, each showing the other something on their phone, when Franco Mancini and Fergus O'Toole walked up to them.

LaZor: Oh, hey guys! Awesome win last week, right?

Fergus: Pretty good, except my brother got hurt.

Mr. Lifeguard: I felt so bad. How about I email all of you a list of warm up stretches? Maybe he won't pull a muscle next time!

Franco: You think you're funny with your little jokes?

Mr. Lifeguard: First aid is not a joke!

Franco: My boy last week, put his body on the line in that match. And LaZor...you stole his victory. You did nothing but tag in an injured ally and steal the spotlight!

LaZor: Whoa whoa! I wasn't trying to steal the spotlight, I wanted to defeat The Men of Power!

Fergus: You didn't even check on us after the match!

Mr. Lifeguard: Ok! Everyone, calm down. LaZor and I are truly sorry. I think this is a giant misunderstanding, and we don't want to cross you. We're defending our tag titles against The Strange Crew next week, and we're focused on that. So if you'll excuse us, we've got preparation to do, and then maybe we can catch up and rectify this.

Mr. Lifeguard and LaZor quickly left.

Franco: This ain't over. Come on.

Franco and Fergus exited in the opposite direction. The room was silent for a bit, when Drizzles the Clown tip toed into the room, and over to a locker. He opened it up, and Hawaii stepped out. The two looked around to make sure the coast was clear, then scampered off.

The MuscleGang were outside the arena, packing their bags into a car.

Crash: Ready? Oden give me the keys!

Oden reached into a pocket, but started fumbling around, before realizing he didn't have them.

Oden: Stay!

Oden started walking back to the main arena. As he entered, Douglas Brunswick and Mayor Briggs were behind a door and jumped him. The two started beating him down, quickly overpowering him. Mayor Briggs then jumped in a near by golf cart, and Brunswick grabbed Oden's arm. Brunswick held it against a wall, and Briggs accelerated. The cart crashed right into Oden's arm, as he cried out in pain.

Brunswick and Briggs then took off running, and moments later, the MuscleGang rushed in along with medical crew, checking on Oden who was writhing on the ground clutching his arm.

Edward Findleton: Well...we're going to cur away from that out of respect for Oden Schreiner but...that was quite the violent attack by Brunswick and Briggs.

THE Casey Gains: We might see a bit more of that violence in our main event.

Viking's music hit, and he came out with The Iconoclast. Moments later the new HAW National Champion came out, The Insomniac Kenneth Cobb. Viking was taunting Cobb as he made his way down to the ring, and Kenneth Cobb wasted no time, rolling into the ring and immediately started fighting Viking.

The quick attack caught Viking by surprise, and Cobb had Viking against the ropes. Kenneth Cobb was looking dominant, but when Viking was being checked on by referee Dennis Thompson, The Iconoclast climbed up on the apron and elbowed Cobb in the spine. This slowed The Insomniac down and allowed Viking to start to take over.

Viking used his power and size to slam Kenneth Cobb to the mat multiple times, then started delivering elbow drops and leg drops. With Cobb hurting, Viking cracked his knuckles and moved his fingers, sizing up Cobb.

Edward Findleton: It looks like Viking is thinking of ending this with his throat toss!

As Cobb stood up and turned around, Viking grabbed him by the throat and lifted him in the air. Cobb struggled free, and fell to the ground. Viking tried to kick The Insomniac, but Kenneth Cobb ducked and went behind Viking, before jumping on his back and locking in the Sleeper Hold.

Viking fell to his knees, and Dennis Thompson tested his arm and raised it once, but it fell. Viking then fell to the mat, and Thompson raised the arm, and it fell again. Dennis Thompson raised Viking's arm one last time, but before he could let go, The Iconoclast rolled in the ring and started attacking Kenneth Cobb.

Thompson rang the bell for a DQ, but The Iconoclast kept his attack up, beating down Kenneth Cobb. The Iconoclast moved Cobb to a corner, then hit the Cannonball Senton. The Insomniac was still conscious, but clearly in pain, as The Iconoclast helped Viking up. Viking exited the ring with The Iconoclast's help, but before the Iconoclast exited, gave one final kick to Cobb's chest, before exiting up the ramp.

Edward Findleton: Kenneth Cobb is the victor tonight and still the champion, but he took a beating!

THE Casey Gains: Cobb doesn't strike me as the type of guy who will forget about this. But at the same time, I think the Towering Blights will want revenge too.

Edward Findleton: It's all the time we have for tonight though, we'll see you next week!

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Theme Songs:

Douglas Brunswick

Oden Schreiner

Mitchell Row

Ruslan Panov

Mary Jane Elder

Viking

Kenneth Cobb

 

Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW, Downtown Disaster, and we are in New York City! We've got a huge main event with two young superstars, Phoenix and Douglas Brunswick!

THE Casey Gains: And the winner of that match will face the winner of the twenty man battle royal next month at Summit of Success!

Edward Findleton: But we're going to kick things off with The United States and Crash Musclegate!

The United States came out at that point, walking to the ring with a microphone.

The United States: New York City! When immigrants came here from Europe, this is the first city they saw. Lady Liberty held her torch high, and let everyone know that you can achieve your dreams! You can fulfill your destiny! And, sure, most of these immigrants failed, ended up working horrible jobs, and all their descendants are in the audience tonight after barely scrounging up enough money to come to this show...but I can assure you that tonight, you will see dreams come true....when I defeat Crash Musclegate once and for all!

The crowd booed The United States but cheered when Crash Musclegate's music hit. He came out energized, and ready to go, accompanied by The MuscleGang. Referee Tom Hunter rang the bell, and the match was underway. Crash started out with some running attacks against The United States, and would only stop when Tom Hunter called for a break to allow The United States to recover. Crash continued his attack, but The United States rolled out of the ring to catch a breather.

THE Casey Gains: We've seen this before!

Crash didn't allow any time to pass this time, as he jumped out after The United States. The United States tried to run around the outside of the ring, but as he turned past the ring post, Liam, Oden, and Frederic St. Pierre had formed a human wall. The United States stopped and turned around, only to be met by Crash grabbing him and whipping him into the ringpost.

Crash picked up the United States, and threw him into the ring. The United States tried to crawl out of the ring to hide, but Crash picked him up and whipped him into the ropes. On bounce back. Crash delivered a Dropkick right to the face of The United States, and covered him for a three count.

Edward Findleton: Wow! Crash Musclegate, completely dominating The United States in this match!

THE Casey Gains: The States tried to do the same game plan twice...it wasn't going to work tonight, and Crash makes him pay!

Backstage, Phoenix was getting warmed up, when he saw Douglas Brunswick walk by.

Phoenix: Douglas! Hey....no matter what happens out there, good luck.

Douglas Brunswick: ...Same to you. Let's put on the match of the year.

Phoenix: Yeah! Hey uhh...you just came from parking right? Did you see Sentinel?

Douglas Brunswick: No, why?

Phoenix: I just...thought he'd be here by now. Maybe he's stuck in traffic. It's all good. I'll see you out there later!

The two men shook hands, and departed.

The Insomniac Kenneth Cobb was in an alley, leaning against a brick building, shaking his head and slapping himself in the face. Referee Brenda Moses was nearby, shivering in the cold night. Suddenly, tire's screeching around a corner were heard, and bright headlights shined over Cobb. The camera panned to a car, which turned off and Scarred Badger got out. He pointed at Cobb and screamed “Let's go!” and started approaching him.

Cobb charged at Badger, who grabbed him and threw Cobb right onto the hood of the car. Badger crawled on top of Cobb and the car and started punching him, but Cobb managed to kick Badger off, who fell backwards into some trashcans. Cobb approached Badger, but Badger grabbed a trashcan lid and slammed it against Kenneth, who fell backwards into a puddle getting soaked. Badger then pushed Cobb's face into the puddle, trying to drown him, but Brenda Moses broke it up.

Badger picked up Cobb, and started leading him out of the alley, and onto the main road. A local deli had its lights on, and Badger threw Cobb into the door and inside the building. Patrons inside scrambled out of the way, as Badger smashed Cobb's face against the a display case of meat. The Insomniac started to push back through, and lifted Badger up and over the display, sending him backwards into the employee area. Cobb crawled back as well, grabbed a cutting board, and threw it at Badger. Cobb then picked up a nearby knife, and brought Badger's hand onto the cutting board. Cobb thrust the knife downward, but Badger was able to move his hand at the last instant. In desperation, Badger reached for a condiment bottle, and squirted it in Kenneth Cobb's eyes.

Cobb retreated, going into a backroom, and Badger was able to recover. Badger started to follow Cobb into the backroom, but couldn't find him, only a stairway leading down to a basement door. Badger followed it, opened it, and revealed a room with tons of people who started cheering, all surrounding Kenneth Cobb but allowing a path for Badger to get to him. As Badger approached, the crowd enclosed on them, cheering for them to fight.

Both men started trading punches, and bloodying and bruising each other up. Badger then pushed Cobb away into the crowd, who pushed Cobb forward back into the circle. Badger raised his foot up for a Big Boot, but Cobb duck and tackled Scarred Badger's free standing leg. Badger fell and screamed in pain, holding his knee. The Insomniac stood over Scarred Badger, and with no remorse, locked in a sleeper hold. Scarred Badger tried let go of his knee to try and break Cobb's hold, but started to fade. Referee Brenda Moses ran into the circle and checked Badger's arm, lifting it three times. On the third time, Badger's arm fell limp, and she called the match.

The crowd cheered, and Cobb let the hold go. Brenda Moses presented Cobb with the HAW National Championship. Cobb stared at the title for a bit, then put it over his shoulder and walked into the crowd, disappearing in the mass of bodies.

The Men of Power came out, all looking angry and having high tensions.

Edward Findleton: It's a four way tag match, and Calhoun has been more angry than usual these past few weeks!

THE Casey Gains: Calhoun thrives on having the upper ground in every conflict but recently, he's been playing from behind. That's been a disaster so far for the Men of Power!

The Musical Lifeguard Chairs came out next, and then shortly after, The Trans-Atlantic Family, with Franco dressed in street clothes again. He came to ringside and put on a headset to join in on commentary.

Edward Findleton: And Former HAW World Champion, joining us on commentary! Heh, maybe one of these days you and I can get back in the ring and I can get a rematch, eh?

Franco: Edward, I ain't cleared to fight yet but if you and I went in that ring right now, I would beat you so bad even with some injured ribs you'll be wishing you were at the bottom of the Hudson. I'm here to focus on my boys Sean and Fergus, because you know I don't trust Calhoun or his cronies!

Calhoun was upset at Franco's presence and was arguing to referee Dennis Thompson, who seemed unphased by all the events. Calhoun leaned over the ropes and started screaming at Franco.

Franco: Yo! Focus on the ring, punk or else I'll whack you again! Ya hear me? Focus on not ending up on the mat again!

THE Casey Gains: I'm just so ready to bolt out of this chair at any point if the action comes here. This is going to be a war.

The match began, with Fun Fight Machine pairing off with Mr. Lifeguard. Lifeguard got the better of Fun Fight Machine early, but he tagged out for Rat. The two veterans had some good back and forth action, neither gaining an upper hand. They each managed to counter each other, ending up near their own corners, and decided to each tag, with Fergus coming in and then James Calhoun. Calhoun's anger and rage showed, as he started to violently attack Fergus, and isolated him from the far corner. Calhoun repeatedly attacked Fergus, making eye contact with Franco Mancini as he slammed Fergus O'Toole to the ground.

Franco: Come on Ferg. You got this buddy, fight back!

Calhoun rolled Fergus outside of the ring in front of Franco. He picked Fergus up, and hit The Cobra Clutch Slam to the outside ground. Calhoun leaned across the announcer table, and Franco leaned towards him.

Calhoun: If I can't end your career....I'll end your friends.

Franco: You ain't ending nothing Calhoun. My boys are tougher than you can imagine.

Calhoun picked Fergus up and rolled him into the ring, then tagged in The Behemoth. The much larger Behemoth started to toy with Fergus O'Toole. Calhoun meanwhile jumped off the apron, taunting Franco. Seeing this, Mr. Lifeguard jumped down and ran to the other side of the ring. Fun Fight Machine and Rat also jumped down, backing up Calhoun, as the five men started to argue.

Edward Findleton: I can't hear myself think but the match is still going on in the ring!

The Behemoth started to lift Fergus O'Toole up almost like a powerbomb, but Fergus suddenly reversed it and turned it into a DDT, stunning the Behemoth. The verbally shouting wrestlers didn't realize what was happening, and Fergus quickly made a desperation tag to Sean O'Toole! The Behemoth stood up, and Sean O'Toole stretched his legs out as far as he could, delivering a Superkick right to the Behemoth's head!

Edward Findleton: Oh! Superkick! But...Sean looks hurt!

The height difference and stretching of the kick caused Sean to fall to the ground, holding his groin and thigh's in pain. Seeing this, LaZor quickly tagged himself in, and climbed to the top rope. He jumped off, hitting The Behemoth with a Shooting Star Press! He stayed on for the cover, and Dennis Thompson counted to three, LaZor picking up the victory for his team!

The shouting stopped as LaZor's music blasted over the arena, and The Men of Power looked on in shock. Lifeguard ran to the ring to celebrate with LaZor, while Franco rushed over to Sean and Fergus. Fergus was able to stand, though hurt, but Sean could not put any weight down. Franco looked upset, and along with Fergus, helped Sean to the back. LaZor and Lifeguard rocked out with some air guitars, then went backstage as well.

An upset James Calhoun stormed into the ring, The Behemoth now starting to get up and clear his head. Calhoun got in his face and started yelling at him.

James Calhoun: YOU! YOU let me down! YOU failed me! YOU are my companion wrestler, and you lose?! What is wrong with you? Can you do anything right?! You are a giant disappointment!

The Behemoth suddenly grabbed James Calhoun, who's eyes went wide. Fun Fight Machine tried to step in, but Rat held him back. The Behemoth suddenly picked up James Calhoun, and hit him with a Powerbomb Shoulderbreaker!

Edward Findleton: He's had enough! The Behemoth had enough of James Calhoun!

Fun Fight Machine went to check on Calhoun, while Rat moved next to The Behemoth. Fun Fight Machine looked up at them, asking them to help. The two turned their back, and left the ring to cheers from the crowd.

THE Casey Gains: ...I think we just witnessed the end of The Men of Power as we know them.

Jazz music started to play, and out came Kitty Kayleen with the HAW Women's Championship. A few seconds later, dressed in a white suit, was Mitchell Row. He grabbed Kitty's hand and twirled her, leaned her back, and gave her a kiss. The couple then went arm and arm to the ring.

Edward Findleton: Controversy with Mitchell Row these past few weeks, as he is front and center of the HAW Women's Division. It looks like they've got microphones, and I think they owe the world an explanation.

Mitchell Row smiled in the ring, looking smug.

Mitchell Row: I'm sure many of you are very, very confused. And...I think it's about time I'm honest. See, I was with Jessie for a few years. And I learned something about her. When it comes to wrestling...she just...doesn't have that killer instinct. She doesn't have the ability to take it another step. And wrestling is my livelihood. I need a partner I can trust. So yes, I was planning to break up with Jessie for quite some time. I just didn't know how to do it so....I asked someone.

Kitty Kayleen: Mitchell Row called me a couple months asking for help. And you know what? We bonded. After all, who can resist my charm? And that's when we came up with our little plan.

Mitchell Row: Kitty...she's a woman who knows what she wants. But at the same time, she's a dignified woman, she's high class, and she's better than every other woman in the back! She's someone I'm proud to call my fiance, and all of you better get used to calling her...the HAW Women's Champion!

They drop the mics, kissed, and headed to the back.

Edward Findleton: It's time for the HAW Battle Royal. It's going to be a 20 man match!

The following wrestlers came down to the ring: Danny Miller, Dalton Elkins, Drizzles the Clown, ElEspectro, Frederic St. Pierre, Glenny Pax, Hawaii, Jack Trailor, Little Man, Lovable Liam, Mimic, Oden Schreiner, Orville Morgan, Ruslan Panov, Sydney Mason, The Iconoclast, The Rainbow Jobber, and Viking.

THE Casey Gains: Edward, I've got a surprise! I'm in the battle royal!

Edward: You know what Casey? As the first HAW World Champion...I am too!

Edward and Casey also got into the ring, now filled with twenty competitors. As the match started, everyone looked at the two most notable non wrestlers, Orville Morgan and Edward Findleton. Orville was trash talking everyone, when Edward punched Orville in the head. Edward grabbed Orville Morgan and flung him over the rope. Before Edward could celebrate, THE Casey Gains picked Edward up and dumped him outside the ring. Casey pointed and laughed and Edward, but Mimic came behind Casey and threw him over as well! Casey and Edward sighed, then went back to commentary.

Edward Findleton: ...Let's stick to calling the match.

THE Casey Gains: I hate battle royals.

All the wrestlers were now fighting each other. Danny Miller eliminated The Rainbow Jobber, before being thrown over by Glenny Pax and Jack Trailor. Mimic tried to attack Viking, but The Iconoclast saved him and threw Mimic out. The Biofuel Engineers then took out Pax and Trailor, while Lovable Liam eliminated Little Man. With nearly all teams left, El Espectro and Ruslan Panov did a quick hand shake, and temporarily aligned, as they managed to take out The Strange Crew. The Towering Blights and The Biofuel Engineers then went after the Muscle Gang, with Viking taking out St. Pierre and Sydney Mason taking out Lovable Liam. Those two teams started to fight each other, and The Iconoclast eliminated Sydney, while Dalton eliminated Viking!

Edward Findleton: Five men remain! Dalton Elkins, El Espectro, Oden Schreiner, Ruslan Panov, and The Iconoclast!

Panov and Espectro started to attack Oden, while Dalton and The Iconoclast squared off. Dalton had the Iconoclast over the ropes, but he managed to hang on at the last second. Dalton thought he had eliminated him successfully and turned around to showboat, but The Iconoclast came back in, grabbed Dalton Elkins by the head, and threw him outside the ring.

Meanwhile, El Espectro and Ruslan continued to double team Schreiner, and had him on the ropes. As Ruslan tried to eliminated Schreiner, El Espectro suddenly attacked Panov! El Espectro started to push Ruslan over the ropes, but Ruslan held on, and with some struggles, pulled El Espectro over onto the apron. Both men were fighting on the apron, trading blows, when Oden Schreiner ran towards them and delivered a double clothesline to knock both men to the ground.

Schreiner turned, and came face to face with The Iconoclast.

THE Casey Gains: This rookie isn't going to find many people taller than him in HAW...except for right now.

The Iconoclast and Schreiner started to attack each other, delivering back and forth punches. The Iconoclast started to get the upper hand, and slammed Oden Schreiner to the mat, then whipped him into the corner. The Iconoclast went to the opposite side of the ring, looking ready to deliver his Cannonball Senton.

The Iconoclast ran towards Oden, who started to get up. As the Iconoclast flipped for the senton, Oden caught his legs and stood up. Using all his strength, Oden Schreiner managed to lift The Iconoclast up into a powerbomb position!

THE Casey Gains: Look at the strength!

Oden Schreiner ran towards the ropes, and Powerbomed The Iconoclast outside the ring! The bell rang, and Oden was the winner of the number one contender's battle royal!

Edward Findleton: And there we have it! Oden Schreiner will be going to next month's main event at Summit of Success! What a victory!

THE Casey Gains: I wish it was me but....well, good job Oden!

It was time for the main event, and Phoenix's music hit. About fifteen seconds passed before he came out, but finally he came to the stage, alone. Phoenix looked behind himself, seemingly expecting someone, but then just walked to the ring. A short while later, Douglas Brunswick came out, HAW World Championship in hand. As he got in the ring, he raised the title up, then handed it to referee Dennis Thompson. Both men were across the ring from each other, ready to fight. Before the bell could ring, Mayor Briggs suddenly appeared on the jumbotron, somewhere outside in the night. The shot was a close up of his face, but a tour bus could be seen behind him in the background.

Mayor Briggs: Evenin' mates! I'm sorry I couldn't be there in person to witness this match. I'm sure it's going to wow the audiences! It's just, I been a bit sentimental, you understand, nah? See, it's the cold weather, the dark nights, reminds me a bit of home back across the pond! So you know what? I wanted to share the experience! I wanted to give everyone a taste of home!

The camera zoomed out, to show Briggs holding a beaten and bloodied Sentinel by the collar. Briggs dragged Sentinel to the bus, then threw him forcefully into the luggage area and slammed it shut. Briggs walked up to the bus driver with some cash in hand.

Mayor Briggs: There you go mate. Just keep going west with it. I think that's where he lives. Got enough money for a couple of fuel stops along the way so enjoy. Anyway, good luck Phoenix!

The screen went black, and Phoenix was staring up the ramp in disbelief. He looked back at Brunswick, who put his hands up as if he had no idea what was going on. Phoenix turned back to the ramp and was yelling at it, when Brunswick put his hands down. He walked up behind Phoenix, and delivered a low blow!

Edward Findleton: Brunswick! Resorting to dirty tricks!

Brunswick tried to go for a roll up, but Dennis Thompson noted the bell didn't ring yet and forced Brunswick into his corner. Brunswick looked frustrated, but Thompson waited for Phoenix to get to his feet. Phoenix was in pain but stood up, and the bell rang. Brunswick ran towards Phoenix and tried to hit him with the Lifting Reverse DDT, but Phoenix struggled out of it. Brunswick changed tactics, and started simply striking at Phoenix.

Edward Findleton: And it looks like Brunswick has the upper hand to start off, thanks to that low blow!

Brunswick slowed down the pace of Phoenix, now with holds. Phoenix however started to regain power, and managed to start fighting back. Phoenix was able to gather enough momentum to knock down Douglas Brunswick. Phoenix climbed to the top rope to hit the Phoenix Splash, but Brunswick moved out of the way and Phoenix hit the ground hard. Brunswick took the opportunity to roll Phoenix up, but he kicked out at the last moment!

THE Casey Gains: Phoenix is not giving up!

Brunswick tried to hit the Lifting Reverse DDT, but as he lifted Phoenix up, Phoenix flipped over backwards and landed on his feet, then hit Brunswick with a spinning heel kick. Phoenix was hurt, but was starting to gain momentum and launched an offensive assault against Douglas Brunswick. Phoenix had Brunswick down, then went to the top rope for a Phoenix Splash, but Brunswick moved out of the way at the last second as Phoenix hit the mat hard.

Brunswick began his attack on Phoenix now, focusing on the midsection of Phoenix. Brunswick stood Phoenix up against the ropes, and went again for a Lifting Reverse DDT, but Phoenix used his feet to push off the ropes, and sent him and Brunswick to the mat. Phoenix started some desperation strikes on Brunswick, and climbed to the top rope again. This time, Douglas pulled on the ropes, and Phoenix fell onto the ropes, the turnbuckle hitting him between the legs.

Brunswick grabbed an injured Phoenix, and finally hit him with the Lifting Reverse DDT. Brunswick covered Phoenix, and picked up the win!

Edward Findleton: What a match! It was back and forth, but in the end, Brunswick successfully defends his HAW World Championship!

THE Casey Gains: Brunswick had that early advantage, and I think that's all he needed. Phoenix tried to fight back but just couldn't recover.

Referee Dennis Thompson handed the World Championship to Douglas Brunswick. Brunswick walked over to the ropes, and climbed to the second rope. He looked like he was about to hold it up for the crowd, but then shook his head and jumped down. Douglas Brunswick simply put it around his waist, left the ring, and started heading towards the ramp.

Edward Findleton: Thank you for joining us at Downtown Disaster! We'll see you next week for more HAW! Good night everybody!

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Theme Songs:

The United States

Crash MuscleGate

The Men of Power

The Musical Lifeguard Chairs

The Trans-Atlantic Family

Mitchell Row

Oden Schreiner

Phoenix

Douglas Brunswick