Edward Finldeton: Welcome to HAW! We are going up the west coast to reach the End of The Trail! Tonight we're stopping in Los Angeles, California!
THE Casey Gains: The main event is Lovable Liam and Frederic St. Pierre taking on Douglas Brunswick and Mayor Briggs! But we're also getting a women's title match, Kitty Kayleen defends against Hannah Rivers!
James Calhoun's music hit, and he came out, not looking too pleased and marching to the ring with a purpose.
Edward Findleton: It looks like before that all happens, we're being joined by James Calhoun, who lost against Bad Fright Machine last week!
James Calhoun: Get out here now! Now! I demand it! You are indebted to me to come out here, to apologize, to grovel, and pray to the good lord above that I show you some form of mercy!
THE Casey Gains: I'm going to assume he's not talking to Bad Fright Machine.
James Calhoun: You were my companion wrestler! You were my ally! My friend! Fun! Please! Please come out.....please. I don't have anyone else left. Please?
After a few moments, Fun Fight Machine's music came on, and he started walking down to the ring with a mic. About midway down the ramp, he stopped, then walked back to the top entrance area.
Fun Fight Machine: What do you want?
James Calhoun: I want you to come down to this ring, meet me here, and hug it out. I want to apologize. We can go back to the way things were!
Fun Fight Machine: You only care about yourself. You used Rat and the Behemoth. And I stood by you, I was the only one to stand by you. But then, you used me. There's no going back. I am a new man.
James Calhoun: This is not the Fun Fight Machine I know. We can go so many places together, you and I! Think of the World Championships I won when you were with me! The power we had!
Fun Fight Machine: I was at the bottom of the totem pole in The Men of Power! I did nothing this season! A waste of a year! All I did was be loyal to you, help you, and you walked out on me when I needed you!
James Calhoun: And I'm sorry!
Fun Fight Machine: You're not sorry. And neither am I. Goodbye James.
Fun Fight Machine turned around and walked backstage. Calhoun grew visibly angry.
James Calhoun: ...Fine! Walk away! You're a nobody with out me! You're a coward! Go home you chicken, you'll never achieve what I have achieved!
At that point, Fun Fight Machine walked back on the stage, and Calhoun forced a smile.
James Calhoun: It's good to see you again, perhaps we can talk this out now?
Fun Fight Machine made a dash to the ring, looking more ready to fight than to talk. As Fun Fight Machine got to the ring, Calhoun dropped his mic and quickly slid out, and hopped the barrier into the crowd. Fun Fight Machine was motioning for Calhoun to come towards him, but Calhoun kept retreating throughout the audience. Fun Fight Machine picked up the fallen mic.
Fun Fight Machine: My last match of the year was supposed to be next week. But I'm thinking of one more. I challenge you to a match at End of the Trail!
Edward Findleton: I'm not sure if Calhoun will accept, but the fans like the sound of it!
THE Casey Gains: It looks like he's out of the audience now, which is good. I'm willing to bet if he said no the fans would have thrown him back to the ring!
Edward Findleton: We'll have to see what the final word is on Calhoun!
Hannah Rivers' music played, and she made her way down to the ring.
Edward Findleton: It's time for the Women's Championship match! Hannah Rivers vs Kitty Kayleen!
As Hannah was in the ring warming up, Mitchell Row's music hit, and he came out with a microphone, smiling as he entered the ring.
Mitchell Row: Let's give a round of applause for Hannah Rivers! Hannah Rivers, ladies and gentlemen! Ok, that's enough! Hannah...this is your big moment tonight, why will you beat my fiance, Kitty Kayleen?
Mitchell held the microphone up to Hannah, who looked excited to speak.
Hannah Rivers: Because I know Kitty's little secret! She's nothing but a poser! And she knows that-
Mitchell took the microphone away quickly.
Mitchell Row: Nice! We got an insult in! And what will you do if you win the championship tonight?
Hannah Rivers: That was SO rude. You took the microphone from me while I was talking. Do you like, even care what I have to say?
Mitchell Row: Not a bit, and that was your time. Thank you! Now please give it up for your HAW Women's Champion, Kitty Kayleen!
Mitchell exited the ring as Kitty Kayleen came out with the Women's Championship. Before she got in the ring, she shared a kiss with Mitchell. With each wrestler ready, referee Brenda Moses rang the bell to begin the match.
Kitty didn't seem to worried, smiling as the match began. Hannah started out trying to quickly grapple Kitty, but Kitty would back up and dodge, then retreat to the ropes. After a few failed attempts, Hannah simply walked up to Kitty and started trash talking her. Kitty was unphased by this, but out of nowhere, Hannah delivered an eye rake.
With Kitty covering her face, Hannah started to attack her, gaining momentum. Hannah hit a gutbuster on Kitty, who retreated to the far corner, as referee Brenda Moses and Mitchell Row checked on her. Hannah took the time to go to the opposite ring post, and take off the turnbuckle covering.
Edward Findleton: One thing we know about Hannah, she is not afraid to play dirty.
THE Casey Gains: I'm starting to think Kitty may have under estimated her!
As Kitty started to recover, Hannah walked over to her, grabbed her arms, and whipped her into the exposed turnbuckle. Kitty stumbled in pain, and Hannah rushed over, rolled her up, then put her feet on the ropes for leverage. At the last second, Kitty kicked out, barely keeping her title reign going.
Mitchell Row looked like he had seen enough, and slid into the ring. As Hannah stood up, Mitchell Row ran across the ring and delivered a spear to Hannah Rivers. Brenda Moses immediately called for a DQ finish, awarding Hannah Rivers the victory but not the title.
Mitchell Row went to Kitty, looking concerned and trying to help, as the crowd booed at the sudden ending to the match. Row helped Kitty out, and carried her to the back. Heading to the back, Mitchell Row could be heard screaming about how he “doesn't respect cheaters.”
THE Casey Gains: It looks like Mitchell went with a backup plan tonight.
Edward Findleton: In the end, it worked out. Kitty Kayleen remains champion heading into her wedding!
Kenneth Cobb's music played, and out came the Insomniac. He went to the ring and grabbed a microphone.
Kenneth Cobb: Alright! Wait time is over. You fans voted for my opponent, so I'm ready. I want to know who I'll face at End of the Trail! Bring him out!
Kenneth Cobb threw the microphone down, and paced around the ring, awaiting his opponent. A huge explosion rocked the arena, and out came The Behemoth, with Rat.
Edward Findleton: The Behemoth! This is without a doubt, the toughest match Kenneth Cobb will have in HAW.
THE Casey Gains: The task he has in front of him is going to be tough, but so far, no one has knocked the Insomniac out cold!
The Behemoth and Rat entered the ring. Cobb showed no fear, and stepped right up into the Behemoth's personal space, looking up at the towering figure. The two men stared each other down for a few moments, when the Behemoth took one step back. The Behemoth extended his hand out for a shake. The Insomniac looked around the arena, pondering what to do, before finally firmly grasping the Behemoth's hand.
Edward Findleton: It looks like a healthy respect for each of these two wrestlers is being shown in the ring here tonight!
The Behemoth nodded, his music started up, and he turned to leave the ring. As he got to the ropes, Cobb took a deep breath, and shook his head. He walked to The Behemoth and put an arm on his shoulder, and The Behemoth stopped and turned. Cobb held up his fist and made a “Come at me!” motion. Rat tried to talk Behemoth out of it, but The Behemoth approached Cobb, and both men started trading blows. Eventually, Behemoth landed a huge haymaker, and Cobb fell to the mat, dazed. The Behemoth didn't continue his attack, but stared down at the fallen Insomniac. Not wanting to engage in anymore fighting, The Behemoth left the ring with Rat, just as Cobb started to get to his feet.
THE Casey Gains: We got a taste of the action tonight, and I think Kenneth Cobb knows now, he can't overpower The Behemoth in this match.
Edward Findleton: Indeed! This will be a literal uphill climb!
THE Casey Gains: Figurative.
Edward Findleton: But The Behemoth is tall and...uhh...we have a video package to go to!
A video package played with some dramatic, powerful music. It started off showing the debut of LaZor in NRWL, followed by Mr. Lifeguard, as well as the first match of Franco Mancini and Fergus O'Toole in HAW, and featured voice overs from all four wrestlers.
LaZor: I've been doing this for seventeen years.
Mr. Lifeguard: I've wrestled for just under seventeen years.
Franco Mancini: Eight years I've been doing this.
Fergus O'Toole: Professionally? Eight. But Sean and I have always been fighting when we were kids.
Footage was shown of The Musical Lifeguard Chairs first teaming in NRWL, with LaZor wearing a wig.
LaZor: It didn't start out the best for us, but our friendship grew, and that made us such a good tag team.
Mr. Lifeguard: And he made such a good partner. Even when he went as El Termitas, I knew I could count on him.
Next shown was El Termitas winning the National Championship against Jet Black, and Mr. Lifeguard debuting in HAW against Miss Lifeguard.
LaZor: This is the final month of our careers, no matter what. It's so important we go out as champions. That's what this whole journey has been about really.
Mr. Lifeguard: It took longer than I expected. As a kid I always had a dream of raising the World Championship...but...honestly, when LaZor and I won the Tag Titles? Getting to share that moment with my best friend was better than any individual accomplishment.
Franco Mancini's championship victories were shown, including his NRWL victory.
Franco Mancini: Four time HAW World Champion. One Time NRWL Champion. These past ten years you won't find a wrestler who's done more than me. I've seen them all, I've beat them all.
Flashbacks to The O'Toole Brothers winning the HAW Tag Team Championships over The Chartbreakers, with Fergus getting the pin.
Fergus: That's when I knew we made it. We did everything together in this business. That's what this is about. LaZor and Lifeguard took these moments in the business away from me and my brother.
A fast cut highlight reel of all the wrestlers was shown over their careers.
LaZor: We've got the chemistry, we're going to win at End of the Trail.
Fergus: Franco has been like a brother to me during all of this. We're dedicating this match to Sean.
Mr. Lifeguard: I'm not worried. I know everyone views us as the underdog, but I know in my heart what we're capable of doing.
Franco: I'm telling you right now, I'm doing business. And at End of the Trail, it's making sure those two leave the business on their back, as the former HAW Tag Team Champions.
The package ended with one final graphic shot of all four, promoting the tag match at End of the Trail.
It was time for the main event, and Douglas Brunswick and Mayor Briggs came out first. The MuscleGang came out next, but after a quick talk, Crash and Oden stayed up at the top of the ramp while Lovable Liam and Frederic St. Pierre came down for their match.
Edward Findleton: A lot is on the line tonight! The winner of this match chooses the stipulation for the World Championship match between Crash MuscleGate and Douglas Brunswick!
The match started with Frederic St. Pierre and Douglas Brunswick. Each wrestler was showing their skill early on, getting in equal amounts of offense. As St. Pierre would start to take over, Brunswick would reverse a move and gain advantage, until St. Pierre returned the favor in a game of one upping the other competitor. Brunswick ran at St. Pierre, who lowered his head, causing Brunswick to leap frog over him. Brunswick used his momentum to hop to the top rope, while St. Pierre rolled to the opposite corner. Each wrestler turned around, and saw there was a stalemate. With that, St. Pierre tagged in Liam, and Brunswick hopped down and tagged in Briggs.
Briggs strolled into the ring and smiled, and held out a hand for Lovable Liam for a shake. Liam didn't even take a second to think and immediately clutched Brigg's hand, then grabbed his left arm. Liam lifted Briggs up and delivered a quick double underhook brainbuster. Liam wasted no time and picked up a woozy Briggs, this time hitting a samoan driver. Briggs looked completely out, and Liam picked him up a third time, this time hitting the Tiger Bomb!
Edward Findleton: Liam is man handling Mayor Briggs! This is it!
Liam went for the cover, but Brunswick broke the pin up at the last second. Mayor Briggs looked completely unconscious, and Brunswick grabbed his arm and dragged him across the ring to his corner, then tagged himself in.
THE Casey Gains: Unless Briggs can recover this may have just turned into a handicap match.
Brunswick didn't underestimate Liam, and was cautious with his approach, trying to get counter strikes in whenever Liam attacked. Brunswick looked like he was getting an advantage and wearing down Liam, but Liam made a quick tag to the fresh St. Pierre. Brunswick glanced to his corner, and Briggs was still out.
Brunswick kept his defensive strategy up, looking for an opening to get a quick hit, but the fully recovered St. Pierre wasn't allowing anything to get by. St. Pierre was able to get a few headlocks and arm bars in, wearing Brunswick down even more. Brunswick grabbed the ropes and tried to make his way to Briggs, who was just now starting to move. St. Pierre stopped Douglas, and got him in position for a suplex. However, before he could lift him, Brunswick reversed it into a small package. Referee Dennis Thompson got down for the count, and St. Pierre was unable to kick out!
As the pin broke and Brunswick's music hit, everyone looked shocked at Brunswick's victory, including Douglas himself. A smile of disbelief crept across his face, as he sat in the ring, breathing heavily and looking worn out. Brunswick went over to Briggs and started shaking him, trying to deliver the news. Meanwhile, St. Pierre sat in the ring, his head in his hands, as Liam went over to console him. At the top of the ramp, Crash and Oden both had their heads down, disappointed in the outcome.
Edward Findleton: What a match! Brunswick showed tonight why he is HAW World Champion!
Mayor Briggs: And most importantly, he's picking the stipulation for his World Championship match at End of the Trail. And with Mayor Briggs by his side, who knows what they'll come up with.
Edward Findleton: So long everyone, and we'll see you next week for more HAW!
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