Dark Matches: Kherti Bhakta defeated local talent Annabell Finley, Club Corruption (Night Prince and Ninja) deafted local talents Ian Suarez and John Palmer.

The HAW theme played to kick off the show.

Edward Findleton: Welcome everybody to Pittsburgh, PA! We’re one week away from Shootout, but we’ve got a great show tonight!

THE Casey Gains: We’ll be seeing the fate of the entire planet on the line, as RJ Bu and Niko Green take on the Biofuel Engineers!

Edward Findleton: And our main event…The MuscleGang challenges Douglas Brunswick, Mayor Briggs, and the Towering Blights!

THE Casey Gains: But we’re starting things off tonight with a women’s tag match!

The Solo Girls music played, and out came Crystal Cyclone and Rachel.

Edward Findleton: And here come the tag team champs! A great accomplishment, but they’ve been a bit upset the focus has shifted off of them, and over to Athena and Kitty!

THE Casey Gains: Well they can get their frustrations out tonight, that’s their opponents!

Kitty Kayleen came out next, with Mitchell Row, and moments later, Athena. Before the match started, Athena and Kitty seemed to argue about who should start. Kitty finally agreed to start, and referee Brenda Moses rang the bell.

Before the match could even start, Kitty turned around and attacked Athena. Both women started brawling outside of the ring, and eventually went over the barricade into the crowd. As their fight continued, Brenda Moses counted them out, awarding the victory to The Solo Girls.

Edward Findleton: You spoke too soon Casey! Crystal and Rachel couldn’t take their frustrations out on Athena and Kitty, because they took their own frustrations out on each other!

THE Casey Gains: It’s up to security now to stop that fight!

Edward Findleton: While we try and break them up, let’s go backstage to Pastor James!

Backstage, Pastor James was sitting and reading a Bible, when he looked up at the camera.

Pastor James: Good evening, I apologize, sometimes I tend to lose myself in a book…like the good book of the Lord.  

James chuckled, shut the book, and stood up.

Pastor James: It’s one of my favorite jokes, but tonight, I want to just take a moment and make a comparison. Because like I lose myself in a book…sometimes, we all lose ourselves. I’m not perfect, you’re not perfect, the only perfect person, is the one who made us his image. Last week, I lost my composure, and tried to confront El Termitas II, and I apologize. I was just so enraged by what he said. He dedicated that match to his son, his daughter…..and his girlfriend. Goodness gracious me, I could not stand for that. A man of his caliber, trying to set an example…when he had his children out of wedlock? That type of sin just ate me up, and I unfortunately let my anger get the best of me.

Pastor James sighed and sat down again, then opened up his Bible.

Pastor James: Matthew, Chapter 6, verse 15 reads: “But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”  El Termitas II, I forgive you for your sins and for the pain you inflicted on me. I look forward to seeing you in the ring next week my friend. It will be a good match.

Pastor James went back to reading, as the camera switched back to the announce table.

Edward Findleton: And there we have it folks! Pastor James forgives El Termitas II for…defending himself from James’ run in after the match!

THE Casey Gains: I am not surprised one bit that’s where Pastor James brought his conclusion too. But Edward, you know what’s up now right? The biggest match in the history of HAW, it involves unnamed women, it involves a car, it involves the entire survival of human species! Can the stakes be any bigger?!

Edward Findleton: You don’t have to be so sarcastic.

THE Casey Gains: What a match coming up! Biofuel vs Bu and Green!

The Biofuel Engineers came out first, while RJ Bu and Niko Green followed. Both teams looked ready to settle things in the ring and ready to fight.

It was a hard fought match from the opening bell, but after 8:48, Dalton Elkins pinned Niko Green with a Suplex Powerslam with a clean victory.

Edward Findleton: And down goes Green for the count, the Biofuel Engineers pick up the victory!

THE Casey Gains: They have the experience not just as wrestlers, but as tag team specialists. This was always going to be an uphill battle for RJ Bu and Niko Green, and unfortunately for them, they just couldn’t get to the top. And unfortunately for us, the world will now end. Oh no Edward, what will we do now that The Biofuel Engineers won?

The screen went black, and as it faded in, Glenny Pax was once again standing in front of a window, outer space behind him.

Glenny Pax: Greetings earthlings.  You do not have much time left. Your best bet is to welcome us. Any resistance will be met with more…extermination. What happened in my match last week will happen to any fighters who resist us in the future. Consider this your warning before your world has been taken over.

The screen faded to black, then cut back to Casey and Edward at ringside.

Edward Findleton: Do you see what you’ve caused? Your mockery is going to cause Glenny Pax to take over the world now!

THE Casey Gains: Oh well, maybe the Biofuel Engineers will destroy it first.

The MuscleGang’s music played, indicating it was now time for the main event.

Edward Findleton: Regardless, we have a huge four man tag! From what I’m being told, it’s a single pinfall match!

Brunswick and Briggs made their entrance next, followed by The Towering Blights, Viking and The Iconoclast.

In a long 15:57 match, all competitors got to showcase their skills in the ring.  Ultimately, Oden Schreiner delivered the Chokeslam to The Iconoclast to pick up the victory for The MuscleGang.

Edward Findleton: The strength of Oden Schreiner comes through again! An amazing Chokeslam to seal the deal!

THE Casey Gains: In the record books, Viking, Brunswick, and Briggs all have a loss next to their name…but none of them lost this match. They may be able to use their performance as positive momentum to take them to their title matches next week.

Edward Findleton: I love the optimistic outlook Casey! Brunswick and Briggs vs Liam and St. Pierre, Viking vs Crash!  Folks, we’re out of time, but we’ll see you next week for HAW Shootout! Goodnight!

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Dark Matches: Oden Schreiner defeated local talents Jenson West and Jonah Webb, El Espectro defeated local talent Jamal Whitehead

Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW! We’re in Detroit, Michigan, and we’ve got a great main event, with Glenny Pax vs Phoenix!

THE Casey Gains: And not only that, we’ll have the HAW in ring debut of El Termitas II! But before we get there, we’re kicking the show off with a match of two former world champions!

Mitchell Row’s music came on, and he came out with Kitty Kayleen. As they got to the ring, she grabbed a microphone.

Kitty Kayleen: Last year, Athena ruined everything. She stole our title…she disrupted our life! And since then, everyone has been nothing but disrespectful to us! You think she beat me? I let her win! I didn’t want to hurt a woman who just had a child! Screw all of you who taunted me, who trolled me, who acted like spoiled brats! Athena, I’m going to take that title from you, and tonight, what my husband does to his opponent…that’s what I’ll do to you!

With that, Fun Fight Machine came out next to face Mitchell Row.

Both men showed why they had been former champions in this intense match, but when Athena’s music played and distracted Mitchell Row, Fun Fight Machine capitalized and won in 9:28.

Edward Findleton: And Fun Fight Machine wins! The music gave him the upper hand, he hits the 450 Splash, and that was all she wrote!

THE Casey Gains: Kitty better hope her match at Shootout goes better than this, or else she is going to be going home empty handed, just like her husband!

Backstage, RJ Bu was on his phone, swiping with his finger.

RJ Bu: No…no…DEFINITELY not….oooh….she’s fine!

Dalton Elkins: Hey RJ!

From down a hall, Dalton Elkins was shouting at Bu. RJ Bu quickly started to run in the opposite direction, but turning the corner ran straight into Sydney Mason, who grabbed him.

Sydney Mason: Hey bud…calm down!

Dalton caught up, and the two men put their arms around RJ, and started forcing him to walk with them.

Sydney Mason: It’s ok, it’s ok…I think we just got off on the wrong foot.

RJ Bu: Bro, listen bro. I was not trying to upstage you or anything bro. I just knew you guys were the type that only make six figures, girls don’t dig that, you know? That’s all bro!

Dalton Elkins: Don’t worry “bro.” We’re going to take you to the ring now and let you make a public apology to us!

The Biofuel Engineers kept pushing him along, and eventually had led him out to the ramp and into the ring

Sydney Mason: Hey Detroit! Look who we got here! The real ladies’ man, RJ Bu! But RJ….you did us wrong last week. So we would like an apology.

RJ Bu: Yo I’m sorry! We can all go out after the show, I know a club! It’ll be good guys!

Dalton Elkins: RJ, you REALLY hurt our feelings.I think something bigger is owed to us. Maybe….your new car?

RJ Bu: Whoa..come on bro! I just got that a few weeks ago. They actually made me go down there and sign for it, took an hour! That’s a lot of time man!

Sydney forcefully grabbed RJ and put him in a headlock.

RJ Bu: Ok! Ok! Here’s the keys! Here you go! 

As RJ Bu handed the keys, Sydney let go.

Dalton Elkins: Thanks pal! We just have one more thing….why did Niko Green come out to save you?

RJ Bu: Yo dude, you gotta believe me I don’t know him at all. He’s a weird cat, never tried talking to me, I never tried talking to him.

Dalton Elkins: You expect us to believe that?

RJ Bu: I’m being honest man! Let me go!

At that point, Niko Green appeared on stage and started walking down to the ring with a microphone. Sydney let go and the Biofuel Engineers looked ready for the confrontation.

RJ Bu: There he is! My best friend! My main man Niko G! Niko in the house! 

Niko got into the ring and got in the fact of RJ Bu:

Niko Green: Guy in the back who hits the censor button? I’m giving you a fair warning. RJ Bu, *BLEEP* you.

Niko turned to the Sydney and Dalton next.

Niko Green: And *BLEEP* you and *BLEEP* you! Listen up, RJ, I’m not your friend, I’m not your man, and if we’re being real here, I don’t really care if the rest of the roster beats the hell out of you. 

RJ Bu: Bro…

Niko Green: That being said, my bigger problem is with you two! The Biofuel Engineers. That’s what you two call yourselves, that’s what you do in your…spare time, I guess? Destroy our planet! You find sites, chop down forests, displace endangered species, and generally ruin the ecosystem, then produce more harmful emissions just to grow your product!

Dalton Elkins: Seriously? That’s what you’re mad about

Niko Green: RJ Bu, is an ignorant, womanizing narcissist, but at least the damage he’s doing isn’t killing our entire planet!

RJ Bu: Yeah! You tell ‘em man!

Niko Green: Shut up!

RJ Bu: Sorry bro.

Niko Green: So give him back his keys, leave this ring, and ideally, leave your biofuel company, and maybe focus on being better people!

Sydney held the car keys out to RJ Bu, but dropped them on the ground, forcing him to pick them up.

Sydney Mason: We’ll leave tonight…but we’re not done with you two. Why don’t we settle this in the ring?

The crowd started to cheer, and Niko cracked his knuckles and got ready.

Sydney Mason: …..Next week.

The Biofuel Engineers exited the ring as the crowd booed them. RJ Bu yelled some taunts to them, then tried to high five Niko Green, who ignored him and exited as well.

Edward Findleton: Well we got a match for next week! The future of the planet can be on the line!

THE Casey Gains: Edward, please don’t oversell it that much. Let’s get to our next match!

“Local Legend” Danny Miller made his way down to the ring for the next match, in blue and silver attire.

Edward Findleton: Detroit’s own, Danny Miller! Looks like he’s representing the colors of the football team here!

THE Casey Gains: So he’s trying to lose this match?

Edward Findleton: Come on Casey! He’s got a chance, it’s the debut of El Termitas II! Let’s see what his mindset was earlier today!

As El Termitas made his way down to the ring, a pre-recorded promo of him backstage played.

El Termitas II: Tonight, I have my first HAW match. I owe it to LaZor for finding me and getting me signed here. But make no mistake, this is not my first time in the ring, and I am not a rookie. To my beautiful girlfriend, thank you for supporting me on this journey, and to my little boy and girl, I hope you’re excited to see Daddy on TV. Gracias!

With that, the match was underway. El Termitas made quick work of Danny Miller, pinning him in 3:29 after a Shiraunai. 

As El Termitas got on the rope to celebrate, Pastor James started walking down the ramp. Termitas got ready, and James slid into the ring and tried to attack El Termitas II. Termitas knocked Pastor James with a toe hold, then delivered arm drags every time James tried to approach him. As James wobbled to his feet, El Termitas hit him with a Shiraunai as well, then picked up the National Championship and held it in the air.

Edward FIndleton: What a debut for El Termitas II! Perhaps even more impressive than defeating Danny Miller, he made Pastor James look like a fool!

THE Casey Gains: Agreed on that Edward. James looked uncharacteristic, coming out here looking for a fight, and it bit him badly.

Backstage, the MuscleGang members were sitting around, with Liam reading off his phone.

Crash: Are you serious?

Lovable Liam: Yes! Mattslammer99 writes “MuscleGang? More like Muscle Lame”

Crash: We need to tell Freezer Man to sign this Matthew Slammer so we can fight him.

Frederic St. Pierre: I do not believe that’s his real name.

Lovable Liam: Regardless, our approval ratings are actually declining. According to the focus groups, fans are more interested when we AREN’T champions.

Crash: But they cheer when we win!

Lovable Liam: Well let me read more if you don’t believe me! Squirrel minion says “Do I want get a lobotomy or have Crash shoved down my throat for hours?” 

Crash: Tag match, us against Matthew Slammer and Squirrel minion, let’s make it happen.

Lovable Liam: And Corndog Hank Underscore says “Crash MuscleGate? More like Crash master….” actually I won’t finish the rest of that one.

Crash: Add Mr. Underscore to the match!

Oden: They aren’t real names! Stop! Just fight a real match! Us four against them four!

Crash: ….Underscore, Slammer and Squirrel is three though, not four…

Oden: Viking, Iconoclast, Briggs, Brunswick!

Crash: ….Genius idea Oden. Liam, get them on the phone now!

Liam nodded and dialed a number.  The screen split in two, showing Viking answering.

Viking: Hello?

Crash: Viking! It’s Crash! And us four…are challenging you four to a match!

Viking: What are you talking about?!

Crash: Four on four! Do you accept?

Viking: It’s just me and Iconoclast here!

Liam: …You mean you don't hang out with Brunswick and Briggs?

Viking: No!

Liam: …..Oh….Hold on, I’m going to try to add them to the call. If we get disconnected don’t go anywhere, I’ll call back, alright?

As Liam dialed a second number, a third screen was added with Brunswick and Briggs answering elsewhere.

Brunswick: Why am I getting a phone call from Lovable Liam?

Oden: NEXT WEEK! Musclegang vs Blights, Brunswick, Briggs! We will destroy you! 

Oden grabbed Liam’s phone and hung up.

Frederic St. Pierre: ….That was the best way to achieve that. Now no more phones, no more reading comments. We have a week to prepare.

Edward Findleton: Wow! What a match for next week, a four on four!

THE Casey Gains: It’s almost as important as the fate of the world being decided in a tag match!

Edward Findleton: Well as we talk about the fate of the world…we’ve got an out of this world match starting!

Phoenix made his way down to the ring, with Sentinel by his side. Moments later the lights went out, and Glenny Pax made his entrance with his Visitors alongside him.

In a lengthy match of 14:42, Glenny Pax defeated Phoenix with a Standing Tornado DDT.

Edward Findleton: And Glenny finally picks up the victory in a hard fought effort!

THE Casey Gains: We have to look back earlier in the match though, Phoenix hit the Phoenix Splash, but one of Glenny’s visitors distracted referee Tom Hunter. 

Edward Findleton: I agree Casey, that was the turning point, because after that Glenny was able to regain control! Folks, we’re out of time for tonight, thank you for joining in, and we’ll see you next week! 

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 Dark Matches: Sentinel and Phoenix defeated local talents Dexter Burns and Wesley Wagner, The United States defeated local talent Tyler Ford

HAW kicked off with Athena’s music playing, and the HAW Women’s Champion made her way out.

Edward Findleton: Welcome! We’re in Buffalo, New York and we aren’t wasting any time, Athena is on her way out!

As Athena came to the ring, she held the title up and took in the applause. She finally grabbed a mic, and looked about ready to speak, when The Solo Girls music interrupted her, as Crystal Cyclone and Rachel came out.

THE Casey Gains: All the women’s gold is in the ring now!

Athena simply smiled as the other two got to the ring. They held their titles up, but did not receive the same cheers as Athena did.

Crystal: So….what are YOU doing out here?

Athena: I was asked to come out and talk about the future of the Women’s Championship. But I’ll start off by extending congratulations. You’ve put in your hard work, your strategy worked, and you’ll make fine champions.

Rachel: I wish we could believe you’re genuine.

Crystal: Yeah. You act like you’re happy, but YOU start the show? We’re the first ever tag team champions, we’ve made history, we’re the talk of the town. WE should be the focus, we should be having a celebration, but once again, we’re just passed over!

Athena bit her lip and nodded.

Athena: I see your point. But keep in mind, this is my first real chance to come out and talk to the crowd since my championship victory too. Maybe we can share this?

Crystal: Share this? Hey! We worked day in and day out for this. Your championship victory? You got pregnant, missed a year, and were gifted a title shot!

Rachel: It’s like, the only title you know, is your sense of entitlement!

Crystal: Good one!

Rachel and Crystal high fived each other and laughed, while Athena tried to remain calm.

Athena: Look, I’m going to continue to take the high road, because I’m going to set a good example for my family. I’m not going to trade insults, not going to attack you, I’m just going to do my job. Tonight, Kitty Kayleen will take on Penny “The Hammer” Downs in a number one contender’s match to see who will face me at HAW Shootout!

Athena threw the mic down and left the ring as her music played. Crystal and Rachel tried to talk but it appears their mics were cut, as they shouted at Athena as she walked up the ramp.

Edward Findleton: Folks, that’s going to be our main event tonight!

THE Casey Gains: And the Solo Girls don’t seem happy about it!

The Biofuel Engineers, Sydney Mason and Dalton Elkins, were walking around backstage, when they both stopped, then smiled at each other. They continued walking until they reached two women staff members.

Dalton: Hey there, good looking ladies!

Sydney: You seem like you need some help…maybe you want to spend some time with the Biofuel Engineers?

Woman1: Oh! You’re the engineers? I can show you the generators, we’ve been waiting for you to show up!

Dalton: Well we’re actually the Biofuel Engineers but we can…generate some heat between us.

Woman2: I think you misunderstood, it’s got nothing to do with the heating, it’s actually the cooling units that aren’t being powered.

Dalton and Sydney looked at each other, but decided to give it one last try.

Sydney: You know….Buffalo is a great city…and baby…I’d love to try some of your spicy buffalo wings.

Woman1: Ohhhh! You guys need catering! Sorry for the misunderstanding! That’s down the hallway!

Sydney and Dalton both sighed in frustration and gave up, walking away. At that point, RJ Bu walked up to the two women.

RJ Bu: What up bitches?!

Woman1: Excuse me?!

RJ Bu: Relax girl, relax….just pranking you! See, I’m actually a psychic and this is the future.  I’m going to be wrestling tonight, and after that match….I’m going to drive by here in my new Aston Martin, and show two lucky ladies a night around town. You dig what I’m saying? So here’s my number and I’ll see you in an hour, got it?

Woman1: ….That sounds totally cool!

Woman2: We’re so in!

RJ Bu: The names RJ Bu. I’ll catch you later.

RJ Bu walked off smiling, and went right past the Biofuel Engineers, who looked enraged.

THE Casey Gains: Do you think RJ Bu’s Aston Martin uses biofuel? 

Edward Findleton: I highly doubt it! But before we get to his match, we’ve got our first contest of the night!

Peter “Carnage” Horn’s music hit, and he came out with Alfred Karneus, who was now holding a physical book titled “The Book of Carnage”, and showed the camera a blank page titled “Chapter 5.” As Horn got ready, Strawberry Bates Hill came out next.

Edward Findleton: Another head to head match between two rookies! 

In a short match lasting just 57 seconds, Peter “Carnage” Horn pinned Strawberry Bates Hill after a Side Sitout Powerslam.

After the match, Alfred Karneus simply wrote the name of Strawberry Bates Hill under chapter 5, and closed the book.

Edward Findleton: And just like that, Peter Horn’s winning streak continues! Another chapter in the book closed!

As the ring was cleared, Pastor James’s music played, and he made out his way down to the ring with the HAW National Championship.

Pastor James: Brothers…sisters…I’m glad you’re here to join me today. I’m blessed to be in this ring in front of you, and so grateful to be standing here with this HAW National Championship. You know, this is the first championship I won here in HAW. A lot has happened since then…a lot has changed. But last week, I won this title for the second time. And that’s why I want all of us here to focus on that number…the number 2. This is my second time with this title, and it coincides with my second chance. I think as we go through life, we just always focus on being number 1…but it’s the 2 that really matters. I can’t be first, if I don’t have the Lord backing me up as my strong second. And as I won my first match last week with this HAW National Championship, I plan to win a second match. But I want to know who will have the honor of being my number 2.

Pastor James smiled and looked up the ramp, awaiting something.

Edward Findleton: I THINK he’s asking for his challenger?

THE Casey Gains: Either that or making some bathroom analogy, I’m not sure which.

James motioned for someone to come out, looking eager. Suddenly, the music of the Musical Lifeguard Chairs hit, and Pastor James eyes went wide in surprise.

Edward Findleton: What?!

LaZor and Mr. Lifeguard both came out to a huge cheer, though both were dressed in street clothes. The two pumped the crowd as they made their way to the ring and grabbed microphones.

LaZor: Whoa! Calhoun! It looks like you’ve seen a ghost!

Mr. Lifeguard: A…holy ghost?!

Lifeguard and LaZor laughed as Pastor James forced a smile.

Pastor James: My good friends! It’s been a long time but…you’re retired. And I can’t defend my title against two of you!

LaZor: Are you sure? Last time we were in this ring, we defeated you.

Mr. Lifeguard: And that loss caused your entire life to collapse until you no longer had anything and were forced to scam people in a new way!

James started to look angry, when LaZor and Lifeguard laughed again.

Mr. Lifeguard: Relax! We’re not here to beat you and take your title. We ARE retired.

The crowd started to boo, and a “One more match” chant started.

Mr. Lifeguard: I’m sorry. We really appreciate it, but LaZor has been touring with Maelstrom, and they just released a new album, “Lightning Strikes the Zeppelin” which is quite possibly the best metal album I’ve ever heard in my life!

LaZor: Thank you! And Mr. Lifeguard has actually broken the record in his time off for most lives saved in an UCLA Swim Meet in February!

Mr. Lifeguard: Which coincidentally enough is…2!

LaZor: And James, you’re right, the number to focus on today IS 2. See, I’ve also been scouting on my own, trying to find….someone who can live up to a legacy I helped create. And on a trip to Mexico, I found that wrestler….and he’s going to be your next challenger. Ladies and Gentlemen, please gie it up for…..El Termitas II! 

A new theme started to play, and taking on the colors yellow and orange colors, but slightly altered attire, was a masked cruiserweight wrestler, El Termitas II. He ran to the ring and got right up in Pastor James face, then pointed at the National Championship. James looked annoyed and simply left the ring, as LaZor and Lifeguard tried to pump the crowd up for El Termitas II.

Edward Findleton: And an interesting development here! We’ve got a fresh rookie, El Termitas II, taking on Pastor James!

THE Casey Gains: I’m hearing that will take place at Shootout too, and that works out well for James. He’s going to need to use these next weeks to scout his competition!

The next match was up on the card, as Asher Sutton came down to the ring, followed by RJ Bu shortly after. In a decently even match, RJ Bu won in 8:31 with a Corkscrew Neckbreaker.

As RJ Bu was celebrating his victory, The Biofuel Engineers music hit and they started to make their way down to the ring.

Edward Findleton: Uh oh…this doesn’t look good for RJ.

THE Casey Gains: Unless his Aston Martin can fit 5 people comfortably, I’m going to agree with you.

Sydney and Dalton surrounded RJ, looking to intimidate him. RJ started to beg, but the Biofuel Engineers had enough. They started attacking RJ Bu, beating him down. As the stomps continued, Niko Green came running down to the ring with a simple belt. He whipped it at Dalton who screamed and pain and rolled out of the ring. Sydney not wanting to suffer the same fate quickly jumped over the ring ropes.

Edward Findleton: Niko Green?! I don’t understand!

As the Biofuel Engineers retreated, RJ Bu slowly started to get to his feet. He looked up at Niko Green, then motioned to the ringside area, where a staff member gave Bu his blazer. He reached in, pulled his wallet out, and handed a stack of cash to Niko Green. Niko looked at the money in disgust, crumpled it up, and threw it right back in Bu’s face before exiting as well.

THE Casey Gains: Well we can probably add RJ Bu into the list of people who don’t understand too. 

Edward Findleton: We will have to see where this goes! But stick around, we coming up next we will hear from The MuscleGang!

The screen went dark, and a prerecorded video played of Glenny Pax, seemingly in a space ship and looking out a window at stars in space. He turned towards the camera.

Glenny Pax: Greetings earthlings. Seven of your planetary rotations ago, you saw me and my visitors. That is a taste of what is to come as soon we will take over….the world!

The screen went dark again, and back to the normal HAW show as The MuscleGang’s music played and all four members came out.

Lovable Liam: Welcome to the true Tag Team Championship Celebration Extravaganza!

Liam and Frederic held up their titles to cheers from the crowd.

Frederic St. Pierre: Merci, merci! To win this title with my friend, it is an honor. I am so happy for you Liam. I am happy for all of us!

Lovable Liam: We did it partner! All of us have had our failures…our successes...but now…after this moment, we can all retire champions! Goodnight everybody, and thank you!

Crash: …Wait, you guys are retiring? I’m not retiring.

Lovable Liam: No. We aren’t. But it would have been really beautiful, right? Like if someone is making our biopic, they can use that line and end it here. Throw in some sappy music and roll the footage of our early days, you know? 

Crash: Oh good thinking Liam! I like it!

At that point, Douglas Brunswick’s music cut them off as he and Mayor Briggs made their way out to the ring, mic in hands.

Douglas Brunswick: I hate to ruin your fairytale ending, but we’re about to send you back to reality. Because when we are finished with all of you, Hollywood won’t give a damn about your stories! Crash, I promise I will do everything in my power to get the title off you!

Oden: You two are losers!

Douglas Brunswick: We aren’t losers! We had unfair circumstances going against us in our title matches! 

Crash: Excuse me? I don’t even understand how you arrive at that conclusion. Illogical!

Mayor Briggs: Mate, I just wanted a nice, clean match. Best on best….and then two of you attack my friend, for no reason? How am I supposed to compete, when I know my opponent is a soulless, killing machine who has no compassion for his fellow man?!

Crash: You stood in a corner and did nothing!

Mayor Briggs: A valid wrestling strategy!

Lovable Liam: Regardless though…HAW doesn’t allow title rematches out of thin air! 

At that point, Viking’s music played, and he came out with The Iconoclast, joining the others in the ring.

Viking: I actually agree with Liam. We know how this is run. Freezerman doesn’t like title matches. I mean, sure Kitty Kayleen is in a number one contender’s match tonight, but the rules get bent for certain people…but not people like us. Briggs, Brunswick, we get the short end of the stick every time, so…I propose a temporary alliance. Brunswick, you want to make sure Crash loses that title? How about if you help me win that….The Iconoclast and myself will help you take the tag titles from those two?

Brunswick and Briggs huddled together for a few moments, then nodded.

Brunswick: …Obviously, I’d love to see defeat Crash…but you’re right. I’m not going into that title picture anytime soon. We’ve got a deal.

The four men each shook hands.

Mayor Briggs: Well boys, maybe you’ll be getting your Hollywood ending afterall…it’s just going to be coming real soon!

Crash: Think that. We’re all ready to defend our titles at Shootout. We’ll seen you then.

The MuscleGang threw their mics down and left, as the challengers watched them leave.

Edward Findleton: So we have two more matches at Shootout! Viking vs Crash, and Briggs and Brunswick vs Liam and St. Pierre!

THE Casey Gains: And we’re moments away from finding out who Athena will be defending against! Kitty Kayleen vs Penny “The Hammer” Downs is next!

For the main event, Kitty Kayleen was accompanied by her husband Mitchell Row, while Penny “The Hammer” Downs came out alone.

It was a back and forth match, but Kitty Kayleen picked up the victory in 11:14 with a Cravate Suplex, and the help of Mitchell Row.

THE Casey Gains: And Kitty Kayleen EARNS her rematch against Athena!

Edward Findleton: With a big assist from Mitchell Row! It looked like Penny had the match won until Row put Kitty’s foot on the rope, then appeared to slide a bottle of cologne to Kitty that she discreetly sprayed in Penny’s eyes!

THE Casey Gains: Regardless, this power couple has shown their a force to reckon with! They’re ready for Athena, the question is if she’ll be ready for them!

Edward Findleton: We’ll see in a few weeks at Shootout! So long everybody, good night!

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Edward Findleton: Welcome everyone to HAW, One Way Trip! We’re in New York City tonight, and we have an amazing show!

THE Casey Gains: Crash Musclegate vs Mayor Briggs for the World title, the four way women’s tag titles, the Men’s tag titles, and I heard we’re starting things off with the National title!

The wrestling music of Pastor James hit at that point, and he made his way down to the ring, stopping at one point to hold hands with a fan and pray together, before continuing on. The Insomniac Kenneth Cobb walked out next, looking ready for some violence.

Referee Tom Hunter rang the bell, and the match was underway. Pastor James started the match dodging attacks, looking reluctant to attack The Insomniac. Finally, Cobb got James with a drop toe hold, and applied a chinlock. James was able to get to the ropes, and as referee Tom Hunter broke the hold up, Pastor James rubbed his jaw, looking more emotionally hurt than physically. James took a breath, then charged Cobb, hitting him with a clothesline.

The Insomniac seemed to welcome the pain, as James started an all out attack on Cobb.

THE Casey Gains: Whatever persona he is, we have to respect that James is showing in the ring why he is not only a former HAW National Champion, but a former World Champion!

Edward Findleton: But The Insomniac is looking like his usual self, able to take every bit of pain!

Pastor James continued his offensive onslaught on Cobb, with strikes and slams and pin fall attempts, but each time, Kenneth Cobb kicked out and slowly made his way to his feet. Pastor James hit a DDT and stood over Kenneth Cobb.

Pastor James: Stay down! I don’t want to put you through more of this! Let go! Just let go, and stay down, and this could all end!

James went for a cover, and Cobb kicked out again. James stood up, leaned over Cobb to deliver more wards, but this time Cobb used his feet to sweep Pastor James off his legs. As Pastor James fell, both men started to get up, and The Insomniac locked in the Sleeper Hold! Pastor James was trying to struggle, then started fading. In a desperation attempt, he reached his arms out then hobbled forward, Cobb still on his back. As Pastor James lost his balance a bit, he pivoted direction a bit, and his outstretched hands gouged referee Tom Hunter in the eye.

Hunter recoiled away, and Pastor James got to the rope, but started to fade. Cobb noticed then that Hunter had not checked on James, and released the Sleeper Hold. Kenneth Cobb went over to aid Hunter, giving Pastor James enough time to recover. 

With Cobb distracted, James grabbed him from behind and hit the Cobra Clutch Slam. Pastor James went for the cover, and Cobb instinctively put his foot on the rope. Tom Hunter however, still struggling with his eyes, dropped down and counted out one, two, three. Hunter called for the bell, and Pastor James stood up in victory.

Announcer Bradley Wallace: The winner of this match and new HAW National Champion, Pastor James!

Pastor James grabbed the National championship and held it high in the air, before notciing Cobb’s foot was still on the rope. Glancing at Tom Hunter, Pastor James quickly left the ring and hurried to the back, before any reversal in the outcome could happen.

Edward Findleton: And The Insomniac has been pinned by Pastor James!

THE Casey Gains: Not in the most by the rules way, mind you. This match should still be going on, but the facts are, it isn’t, and Pastor James is going in the record books as the new HAW National Champion!

Edward Findleton: A match Cobb will like to have back, but it’s done! As he and Tom Hunter recover, we’re going to go backstage to Gregory Greystone!

Gregory Greystone: Hello ladies and gentlemen! I’m backstage with the two challengers for the men’s tag titles tonight, Lovable Liam and Frederic St. Pierre. Fellas, are you ready for your match later tonight?

Frederic: Oui. The competition…we know they will not be easy. They will throw everything they have at us. But Liam and myself, we will prevail!

Liam: To be honest, part of me thinks this is the most important match of my career. I’ve never won a title in the 10 years of being here. Part of me is ok with that. I made great memories and awesome friends along the way. But the other part? …I just want to prove to myself that I have it. 

Frederic: Trust me mon frere, you do have it.

Lovable Liam: Thank you. I believe in us tonight. But it’s just………

Frederic: Hm?

Lovable Liam: You’re arguably the greatest HAW National champion ever. I guess I’m afraid that…I’m going to let you down. I don’t want to disappoint you.

Frederic: Liam…look at me. Win or lose, you won’t disappoint me. I’m proud to call you my tag team partner. I wouldn’t choose anyone else. We’re in this together.

Lovable: You’re the best. Thank you again.

The two men gave a quick hug and walked away.

Gregory Greystone: Stay tuned! We’ll be seeing that match later!

Edward Findleton: Thank you Gregory! Folks, we’re about to make history! It’s the Women’s Tag Team Championship match next! This match will be an elimination tag, with only two women in the ring at once!

All four teams then started to make their way down to the ring, The Exotic Delights with Lela Lacruse and Phueng Ahunai, Summer Fun with Daisy Fields and Maple Blossom, The Strange Crew with Jessie Parran and Smiling Sally, and The Solo Girls with Crystal Cyclone and Rachel.

Phueng Ahunai and Jessie Parran started the match off, with both competitors looking relatively even. Phueng managed to get Jessie into the corner next to Lela, and Lela quickly tagged in. The fresher Lela LaCruse started to get the upper hand on Jessie, and after wearing her down, made a tag to Phueng.

THE Casey Gains: This match isn’t changing their strategy, stick to isolating your opponent, stay fresh, and you’re going to be golden!

As Phueng continued to beat down Jessie, she turned around and approached Smiling Sally, taunting her. As Phueng turned back to Jessie, Jessie made a desperation run away from Phueng, and tagged in Maple Blossom.

Maple Blossom wasted no time attacking Phueng, knocking her down with a springboard crossbody. Maple continued her fast paced assault, and Phueng was struggling. Phueng crawled over to the corner of Crystal and Rachel, who held their arms out for a tag. Right before Phueng was about to make the tag, Crystal and Rachel jumped down from the apron, then proceeded to do some stretches to warm up outside the ring.

Phueng slowly started to crawl to Sally and Jessie, but Maple locked in the Figure Four Head Scissor. Lela saw her partner needed help, and rushed in to break up the submission, but Jessie jumped through the ropes and tackled Lela. Phueng couldn’t take anymore, and tapped out.

Referee Brenda Moses then separated Jessie and Lela, as Maple made a fast tag to Daisy. With Lela and Phueng out, Jessie was now legal, and ran at Daisy, who ducked and delivered a back body drop to Jessie. Jessie Parran held her back and quickly rushed to her corner and tagged in Smiling Sally.

Daisy looked around nervously, but mustered up the courage to attack her. Daisy Fields struck Sally in the face a few times with punches, but they didn’t seem to effect her. Daisy then grappled Sally and attempted a suplex, but it was quickly reversed by Sally, leaving Daisy on the mat in pain.

Before Sally could continue her momentum, Lela and Phueng both rushed back into the ring, and attacked Smiling Sally. Brenda Moses and Jessie tried to get them off of her, and Sally fell down to her knees as punches and kicks continued. Out of nowhere, Smiling Sally unleashed her strength and pushed all four women off her, who all fell down in the ring. Sally glared at Lela and Phueng, who made eye contact with each, nodded, and started to run out of the ring.

Sally then jumped over the ropes, and chased after the women, is Brenda Moses began to count. Jessie tried to plead with Brenda, but as she reached a ten count, it was clear The Strange Crew were eliminated.

Edward Findleton: It’s down to The Solo Girls and Summer Fun!

THE Casey Gains: And remember when I talked about being fresh? Solo Girls haven’t used one bit of energy yet.

Crystal Cyclone casually walked into the ring, looking unconcerned. Daisy saw the overconfidence, and walked right up to Crystal and slapped her in the face. As Crystal was stunned, Daisy hit a quick neckbreaker. Daisy looked sharp as she took advantage of the situation. Rachel tried to distract Daisy Fields, but she didn’t lose her focus, ensuring Crystal couldn’t reverse anything. With Crystal teetering, Daisy got her to the ropes, jumped up, and delivered a Diamond Dust. Daisy went for the cover, but Rachel jumped in and broke the pin up at the last second.

Edward Findleton: And Daisy Fields was SO CLOSE to winning the match there!

Maple Blossom ran in to confront Rachel, but ran right into Rachel’s arms and hit a Pump Handle Suplex on her. Brenda tried to get Rachel out of the ring, but before she could do anything, Daisy finally switched her target and attacked Rachel. Rachel absorbed a lot of the beating, but Crystal had regained her footing and attacked Daisy. With Daisy wounded, Rachel hit her with a Pumped Handle Suplex. Crystal Cyclone then got to the top, and delivered the moonsault to Daisy Fields. Crystal observed the scene with both Daisy and Maple out, then hobbled over to Rachel and made the tag. Rachel covered Daisy for the three count, and the bell rang.

Announcer Bradley Wallace: The winner of this match and the first ever HAW Women’s Tag Team Champions, Crystal Cyclone and Rachel, The Solo Girls!

Edward Findleton: What a match! What an effort by both of these teams! But the veteran team comes out on top!

THE Casey Gains: Not only the veteran team, but the fresher team. I want to go back to the replay now and-

The audio of Casey went garbled for a moment, and the screen went black for about 10 seconds. What looked like night vision security footage began to play, showing Jack Trailor sleeping in a hotel room bed. In the background, a silhouette figure appears in the window, staring at him before walking off. A second clip plays, Jack once again sleeping now in a different hotel room, with the figure appearing in the window again. A third clip then starts showing Jack sleeping elsewhere, but this time, a bright light shines into the room from the window. The screen distorts for a second but when it goes back to normal, the figure is standing over Jack’s bed. After a few seconds, the distortion happens again, and the screen fades to black.

THE Casey Gains: …..and that right there, is where I think the turning point of the match happened. What a win for Crystal and Rachel!

Edward Findleton: Most definitely! Well with one tag match done, let’s go into the next! It’s now time for The MuscleGang vs the Trans-Atlantic Family!

The challengers of Frederic St. Pierre and Lovable Liam came out first, followed by the champions, Franco Mancini and Fergus O’Toole, with Sean accompanying them.

St. Pierre and Franco Mancini started the match. Both were cautious at first, until Frederic was able to lock in some basic holds. However, Franco was able to reverse or break out each time. As both men started to warm up, each would deliver a series of moves until the other reverses, their offense attacks equaling each other out. Both men then ran to the ropes and tried to clothesline the other, but each ducked at the last second. St. Pierre stood on his side of the ring, and Franco stood on his, both men staring at each other. Franco finally gave him St. Pierre a nod of respect, and tagged in Fergus, as Frederic did the same for Liam.

Edward Findleton: And St. Pierre going toe to toe with Franco Mancini!

THE Casey Gains: Are we going to see more of the same with Fergus and Liam?

Fergus seemed like trying out the same strategy, and tried to take it slow and started grappling Liam. However, Liam quickly overpowered him, and immediately hit him with a Tiger Bomb.

Edward Findleton: The TIger Bomb! This could be over!

Liam went for the cover, but Franco was already in the ring, aware of the situation and breaking the count up at 1. Franco then gave an extra few kicks to Liam, causing Dennis Thompson to escort Franco out of the ring. Liam started to get Fergus up, but with Thompson still distracted by Franco, Fergus hit Liam with a low blow.

THE Casey Gains: It’s not pretty, but Fergus just managed to even the playing field!

Fergus got to his feet first, and started stomping away at Liam. He continued to strike Lovable Liam, wearing him down. Fergus then hit a quick snap suplex on Liam, and looked like he was getting ready to hit Liam with a Super Kick the moment he got to his feet. Frederic tried to warn Liam, and as Liam got to his feet, Fergus went for the Super Kick. The warning helped though, as Liam dodged it. He quickly grabbed Fergus and tried to go for the Tiger Bomb again, but Fergus was able to fight out of it. Fergus stepped back and tried for another Super Kick, but Liam grabbed it and swept Ferugs off his feet, before locking in a half crab.

Seeing this, Franco jumped off the apron and ran towards St. Pierre. The two men started fighting outside the ring, again distracting Thompson who went over to stop them.

At that point, Sean O’Toole slid in the ring and hit Liam in the jaw with an elbow. As Liam held his face, Fergus got up and held Liam in front of him. Sean went for a Super Kick, but for a third time, Liam dodged and the Super Kick hit Fergus directly in the chin. As Sean looked stunned, Liam quickly grabbed him and delivered the Tiger Bomb to Sean. He then rushed over to Thompson and pulled him to Fergus, and covered him. Thompson counted to three, and called for the bell.

Announcer Bradley Wallace: The winner of this match and new HAW Men’s Tag Team Champions, Frederic St. Pierre and Lovable Liam, the MuscleGang!

Franco had stopped attacking Frederic at this point, looking disappointed. St. Pierre grabbed the titles, and came into the ring with Liam. He handed him one of the titles, and the two men quickly hugged. They each then got onto the ropes and celebrated, holding the titles in the air.

Edward Findleton: New champions have been crowned! Liam gets his first title!

THE Casey Gains: He did not let St. Pierre down tonight! Both men looked like true stars out there, and they definitely deserve those titles!

Edward Findleton: Well we still have more matches tonight, but don’t forget that next month will be HAW Shootout!

THE Casey Gains: That’s right, we’ll be in Atlantic City for it, and we’ve just been told that Athena will be defending her HAW Women’s Championship at it!

Edward Findleton: I can’t wait to see who she’ll be defending against!

Jack Trailor’s music then played, and he started to make his way down to the ring.

Edward Findleton: But now it looks like it’s time for Jack Trailer’s match!

THE Casey Gains: Are we even sure this is a match that will be happening?

Edward Findleton: That’s what we promised Casey!

As Jack got to the ring, he looked up at the entrance ramp, ready. The lights in the arena went out again. New music started to play, and flashing white and yellow marquee lights surrounded the stage and jumbotron. The lights then went dark, and after a few moments, a spotlight illuminated the entrance way, revealing a newly fashioned Glenny Pax, adorned in white and gold.

Edward Findleton: Glenny Pax! Glenny Pax is the leader of The Visitors!

THE Casey Gains: But what are they?! Who are they?! This doesn’t explain anything!

As Glenny got to the ring, Jack looked confused. Jack seemed to ask him what was happening, but Glenny ignored him. Referee Brenda Moses rang the bell, and the match was on.

Jack didn’t attack Glenny, and seemed to still be questioning him. Glenny also made no offensive attacks, but after a few moments, he made a motion with his hand, and four of the Visitors came out from underneath the ring, then jumped on the apron, surrounding Jack. Brenda Moses looked worried, and started to walk over to Glenny, when a spotlight from above engulfed Brenda, causing her to instantly freeze in her tracks. At that point, the four Visitors came into the ring, and started attacking Jack Trailor.

Jack tried to fight back, but the numbers were too much. As he was finally worn down, the Visitors stood him up. Glenny ran at Jack Trailor, and hit him with the Standing Tornado DDT. The Visitors left the ring and ran to the back. As they disappeared, the spotlight turned off of Brenda, who looked around confused, only to turn around and see Glenny covering Jack Trailor. She quickly got into position and counted to three.

Announcer Bradley Wallace: The winner of this match, Glenny Pax!

Edward Findleton: And….what an unusual victory! Our first usage of paralysis beams in HAW! 

THE Casey Gains: Like I said Edward, I don’t really think this was a wrestling match. This was a statement that Glenny Pax is…..well, I don’t want to say "back," because is this the Glenny Pax we always knew?  Perhaps the statement I’m looking for isn’t that Glenny Pax is back, but that the Leader of the Visitors is here.

Edward Findleton: I’m not so sure what this will mean for HAW, but honestly Casey, it doesn’t look good. 

The lights in the arena went off again, and as they turned on, Glenny Pax was gone. Jack Trailor slowly started to make his way to the back, but halfway up the ramp, Mayor Briggs’ music hit. Briggs came out with Brunswick, and as he approached Trailor on the ramp, gave a sarcastic golf clap and laughed with Brunswick.

Edward Findleton: And here comes the challenger Mayor Briggs, in the biggest match of his career, and he doesn’t look concerned at all!

Crash Musclegate came out next to a large ovation, and he had Oden Schreiner with him. As he got ready in the ring, referee Dennis Thompson explained the rules, then the match started with the ringing of the bell.

Mayor Briggs immediately back up into a corner, and everytime Crash came near him, Briggs would strike with a fist or a kick. After multiple failed attempts, Crash tried to tackle Briggs into the ring post, but Briggs just elbowed him as Thompson forced Crash to off with a rope break. Crash retreated to his corner and beckoned Briggs to come over to him, but Briggs refused to take the bait. Crash then got on the turnbuckle and sat on it, bored, as the crowd began to boo.

Edward Findleton: And this is not what these people paid to see!

THE Casey Gains: But Mayor Briggs is working this to his advantage. Crash is great at wrestling and feeding off the crowd, and both are going against him now.

Crash finally jumped off the turnbuckle and again tried to approach Briggs, who used his defensive strikes. Changing tactics, Crash went outside the ring and attempted to grab Briggs legs, but he quickly backed up to the opposite ring post. Crash started to walk around the ring and in doing so, purposely bumped into Douglas Brunswick. The two men started to exchange words, but as Thompson counted to 9, Crash rolled in…then quickly rolled back out. Crash shoved Douglas Brunswick and offered Brunswick a chance to hit him, but Brunswick put his hands up and backed away. 

Crash then rolled in the ring and out to Oden, where the two whispered a plan. Crash grabbed a mic, then ignoring Mayor, the two men went around the ring opposite ways and surrounded Brunswick.

Crash: Briggs, if you want a real match, come out now. Or else, this is all on you.

Briggs didn’t move, and Crash nodded to Oden. The two men started attacking Brunswick who tried to fight off Oden, but made sure not to hit Crash. Oden then whipped Brunswick towards Crash, who hit the Dropkick on Brunswick. With microphone in hand, Crash rolled into the ring.

Crash: Briggs, last chance. Do you want a match? Come hit me.

Briggs now looked worried, as Oden stood over Brunswick, but finally sighed. Briggs took a deep breath and he charged at Crash, who jumped and delivered a Dropkick right to Mayor Briggs’ face. Crash quickly covered him, and picked up the three count.

Edward Findleton: Crash MuscleGate retains!

Announcer Bradley Wallace: The winner of this match and still HAW World Champion, Crash MuscleGate!

THE Casey Gains: What a 5 star match. This one will be in the history books for ages!

Edward Findleton: I get your sarcasm, but it was too competing mind game strategies here! And this time, it looks like Crash outsmarted Mayor Briggs!

THE Casey Gains: And you are right Edward. I think Douglas was involved in Mayor Briggs’ backup plan, but when he was neutralized, he knew his only option was to wrestle.

Edward Findleton: Well what a show we had tonight! We’re out of time, but thank you for watching One Way Trip! We’ll see you next week!

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