Dark Matches: The United States defeated Boom Boom, El Termitas II defeated Thundercrack, and The Strange Crew (Jessie Parran/Smiling Sally) defeated Harriet Snow, Ivy Clarke, and Alicia McCarthy in a handicap match.

The HAW theme played to start the show.

Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW! We’re in St. Louis and it’s time to start Downtown Disaster! We’ve got great matches tonight! Titles matches, grudge matches, tag matches-

Edward was cut off as Phoenix’s theme started to play as he walked to the ring with a purpose.

Edward Findleton: And…Phoenix? He wasn’t on the pre-show card!

THE Casey Gains: Well he doesn’t look happy to be here.

Phoenix grabbed a microphone and got into the ring.

Phoenix: Last year, I fought in the main event of End of the Trail for the World Championship. And this year? …Nothing. It’s been nothing but a disappointment. But it’s time to make my mark in HAW. I need to rise again, and prove once and for all that I belong in the title scene! And that’s why I’m issuing an open challenge to anyone in the back who thinks they can beat me! 

Phoenix paced around the ring a few moments until Jet Black’s music hit, looking ready to answer the challenge.

Edward Findleton: Well it looks like we have an impromptu match taking place! But we’ve got referee Tom Hunter in the ring, and it’s starting now!

Jet Black used his violent offense to wear down Phoenix, getting multiple near falls. However, Phoenix refused to be pinned, and fought back to earn a victory over Jet Black, pinning him after a Phoenix Splash in 9:52. Despite the victory, Phoenix still didn’t look happy as he made his way to the back.

Edward Findleton: Well Phoenix gets his win! Casey, your thoughts?

THE Casey Gains: I’m getting word that they’re cutting recap of the HAW Charity Softball Game in order to make the time back up, so the show is good to continue!

Edward Findleton: Thank goodness on that, because we’ve got a tag team championship match next!

Summer Fun’s music played as Daisy Fields and Maple Blossom walked down to the ring. Moment’s later the music of Exotic Delights played, as they came down with the HAW Women’s Tag Team Championships.

Edward Findleton: They’re holding those titles high and proud but uhh…no Biofuel Engineers?

THE Casey Gains: Hey, if there’s two wrestlers that don’t need them, it's Lela LaCruse and Phueng Ahunai, they can hold their own in the ring!

The match was fairly even throughout, with both teams making tags and getting their shots in. Things took a turn though when Lela jumped over Daisy but appeared to tweak her ankle, as she went to the corner to nurse it. Referee Brenda Moses started to check on her.

Lela LaCruse: Agh! My ankle! Help! Help!

Lela looked around, but Brenda was the only one helping her.

Lela LaCruse: I said, Help! My ankle! Help!

At that moment, the lights in the arena went out. After a few seconds, some backup turned on to dimly light the ring, and a fog seemed to be coming from underneath the ring.

Edward Findleton: What is happening?! I don’t like the looks of this!

THE Casey Gains: Or…the smell of it?

Maple and Daisy noticed the fog and their eyes went wide. They rushed out of the ring with Maple grabbing a mic while Daisy went under the ring.

Maple Blossom: Everyone, HAW. We’re sorry. We accidentally left our celebratory….umm..device? Yeah. Celebratory device on under the ring in case we won.

As Daisy emerged from one end of the ring, the Biofuel Engineers came out on the other side, at first coughing, but then looking around, smiling and giggling. Lela saw this, and immediately stood up as if she was in no pain and started screaming at the engineers, who seemed to just look at her in awe. Daisy then snuck up behind Lela and did a roll up, and quickly got the pin.

Edward Findleton: Wait! We got new tag champions!

THE Casey Gains: I’m fairly certain this is illegal not only under HAW rules, but in the state of Missouri!

Edward Findleton: The only law that matters is the law of Brenda Moses, and she just counted to three!

THE Casey Gains: I’m not even going to waste my time counter arguing the stupidity of that s

Maple Blossom took the tag titles, while Daisy went back under the ring and came out with an object that was covered in a blanket. Daisy and Maple quickly rushed to the back, celebrating with their titles. Lela and Phueng exited the ring as well, and pushed the Biofuel Engineers onto the ground to walk past them, Dalton and Sydney still laughing and enjoying everything.

Edward Findleton: Well while we get this ring cleaned up, let’s go backstage with Gregory Greystone.

Gregory Greystone: Hello ladies and gentlemen! Joining me now is…Sentinel, who I’m told has a very special announcement!

Sentinel walked into the frame and smiled.

Sentinel: That’s right Gregory. We just saw a great HAW tag match.  But the truth is, there’s a lot of great tag team wrestling, and a lot of great promotions other than HAW, including our official developmental company VCW! So not only do I have the pleasure of announcing that this summer, HAW will air one month of VCW shows for fans to get a taste of the stars of tomorrow! But Gregory, that’s not all. I’m going to be in VCW, managing two proteges that I scouted myself…Let me introduce you to Billy Taylor and Wesley Wagner, Team Sentinel!

Team Sentinel stepped up next to Sentinel, with Billy Taylor with dirty blonde hair and a manbun, and Wesley Wagner with black hair and a beard, both dressed in similar attire to Sentinel.

Wesley Wagner: For the first time, the eyes of the world will be on us. We’re going to show HAW fans what we’ve got.

BIlly Taylor: And with Sentinel guiding us, there won’t be a team in VCW that can stop us. So consider this a warning to all tag teams out there…Team Sentinel is coming for you.

Gregory Greystone: Wow!  There you have it, this summer be sure to tune in to VCW to see Team Sentinel and so many other young wrestlers compete! Back to Edward and Casey!

Edward Findleton: We’re certainly going be to looking forward to that this summer! But for now, we’ve got Mayor Briggs and Douglas Brunswick!

Douglas Brunswick entered first to a cheering crowd, while an arrogant Mayor Briggs entrance followed next. As they got to the ring, Mayor Briggs extended a hand to Brunswick to shake, who refused. Briggs acted like he was emotionally hurt, then laughed, and the bell rang.

Brunswick was strong out of the gate, using superior wrestling skills to keep Briggs from getting in too much offense. The tide turned when Briggs was in the corner, and Brunswick was kicking him. Briggs dropped down and Brunswick ended up kicking the ring post by accident with his foot. Mayor Briggs proceded to start attack the foot of Douglas Brunswick, and at one point ripped his boot off.

Edward Findleton: Is that legal!?

Briggs would not stop attacking the exposed foot, stomping it and crushing it against the ring posts multiple times. With Brunswick in lots of pain, Mayor Briggs hit a Half and Half Suplex and pinned Douglas Brunswick.

Edward Findleton: Whoa! What an upset!

THE Casey Gains: Briggs beat Brunswick?! Without…over the top cheating?!

Briggs celebrated, laughing, and mocked Brunswick as Briggs pretended to limp around the ring while ringside medics tended to Brunswick’s foot.

Edward Findleton: Douglas Brunswick made one mistake tonight, and Briggs capitalized and went over the top…but regardless, Mayor Briggs has defeated Douglas Brunswick! What a match!

THE Casey Gains: And as the rings is cleared and Brunswick is helped to the back, we’re going to get straight to our next match!

Peter “Carnage” Horn’s music hit, as he came out with Alfred Karneus holding the Book of Carnage. Moments later Pastor James came out, but holding a Bible, similar to the way Alfred Karneus held the Book of Carnage.

As the match got underway, Pastor James came out of the gate aggressive, and looking like a legit challenge to Peter Horn. Horn started to power back, but Pastor James suddenly hit the Cobra Clutch Slam.

Edward Findleton: I think Horn is in trouble!

Pastor James looked down at Peter Horn, but instead of covering, turned his gaze towards Alfred Karneus. James went outside the ring, and tried to grab the Book of Carnage from Alfred’s hands. Alfred wouldn’t let go, and the two men got in a tug of war over the book, until James had enough and simply clotheslined Karneus.

Edward Findleton: Come on! Say what you will about the arrogance of Karneus but he’s never got involved in a match!

THE Casey Gains: And all the while Peter Horn is recovering in the ring!

Pastor James finally had the Book of Carnage in his hands. James walked over to his Bible and opened it, revealing the inside to be hollow, but with a lighter in it. James turned the lighter on and held it up the Book of Carnage, catching it on fire. Proud of his actions, he threw it on the steel ramp and walked back into the ring. As James walked to his still down opponent, Horn had been lying in wait and attacked James. James was taken by surprise, and Peter “Carnage” Horn released an offensive flurry. Horn hit the Side Sitout Powerslam on James and covered him, picking up the victory.

Edward Findleton: And Carnage wins! This would be Chapter 14 in the Book of Carnage but…well…

THE Casey Gains: That book is burnt.

Horn exited the ring and helped Karneus up. Walking to the back they passed the smoldering ashes of the Book of Carnage and stared, before heading up the ramp.

Edward Findleton: Well folks, if there’s one thing that can top a book burning, it’s an HAW Women’s Championship match between two ferocious competitors, Witchmere and Sekino!

The cloaked figure of Jonah Webb made his way out onto the stage and stood there. The lights dimmed and went red as Witchmere’s music hit, and she made her way out to the ring, Jonah Webb following her. The champion, Sekino then entered next. As Sekino got in the ring she whipped her belt in the direction of Witchmere, and the match immediately began.

Edward Findleton: No time for formal introductions here, just mayhem!

Both women traded blows, but Witchmere started off getting the upperhand, and clotheslined The Stunt Pilot out of the ring. After a few more shots, Witchmere ripped up the mat from the floor to reveal concrete below. She placed Sekino face down onto the concrete, then stomped her head. Sekino writhed in pain and covered her face, and seconds later blood was coming from her nose.

THE Casey Gains: I think Witchmere just broke The Stunt Pilot’s nose!

Witchmere brought Sekino back to the ring and tried a pin but Sekino kicked out. Sekino seemed more angry at the bloodied nose and was able to start fighting back against Witchmere. She gained a couple of near falls but couldn’t put away Witchmere. Sekino then climbed to the top rope, looking to hit the Moonstomp. Witchmere got up and pushed Sekino off the rope, who went flying outside the ring, landing body first on the top of the barricade before sliding over into the audience.

Edward Findleton: And wisely these fans are starting to back up and clear the area!

Witchmere followed outside the ring and as Sekino stood on her side of the barrier, Witchmere tried to suplex her back to ringside. Sekino blocked the suplex, then reversed a suplex of her own, as Witchmere’s was slammed against multiple chairs.

THE Casey Gains: Ow! Witchmere definitely needs a chiropractor visit, that had to destroy her back!

Jonah Webb jumped the barricade to try to help Witchmere, who was barely moving and holding her back. Sekino meanwhile started to crawl over the barricade and back to the ring as Brenda Moses was working on a ten count. Sekino got the ring at eight, and Jonah was still trying to help Witchmere.

Edward Findleton: We may very well need medical for Witchmere, that tops of all those chairs went right to her spine!

Brenda Moses got to 9, and finally counted to ten and rang the bell, the crowd booing, but Sekino simply smiling.

Edward Findleton: The Stunt Pilot retains again!

THE Casey Gains: Her face is messed up, but she messed up the more important thing: Her competitor’s back.

Edward Findleton: It wasn’t a pretty victory, but Sekino did it.

THE Casey Gains: And while fans get back to their assigned seats and make way for a stretcher, we have a fun pre-recorded video package to show you!

Standing in a garden in the daytime was Fun Fight Machine, smiling into the camera.

Fun Fight Machine: Hello HAW! I miss all of you! I have been doing well back home, but I wanted to give an update! Last week, I had a title match against “The Award Winning” Sakurai Rintaro! Let’s see some highlights!

A quick highlight clip of Fun Fight Machine played from his match, though it eventually ended with his defeat, before the camera faded back to Fun Fight Machine at the garden.

Fun Fight Machine: Unfortunately my opponent prevailed, but it was a very competitive match that I took many lessons from. I will use those lessons when I return to HAW next year. I hope you enjoy the rest of your show, because like you, I’m watching along! See you soon fans!

The camera switched back to Edward and Casey at ringside.

Edward: Always great to hear from Fun Fight Machine, and glad to see he’s doing well!

At that point the theme music of the O’Toole Brothers hit, as the challengers to the tag title made their entrance. The Navigators came out next, dragging the titles around the ground as usual. With both teams ready, the match began.

Sean O’Toole started things off with Aiden North but after about thirty seconds, seemed unsure and tagged in Fergus, as the Navigators laughed. Fergus and Aiden both began trading attacks, a fast pace taking place until both men collided, knocking each other down, and forcing a tag to their partners.

Pete Arrow taunted Sean to kick him, but Sean instead took him by surprise with a punch. Sean had Pete Arrow on the run, and as Arrow was knocked down and starting to get to his feet, Sean look poised for the Super Kick. However, as Arrow stood up, Sean stopped, and went instead tagged in Fergus. Aiden jumped in the ring, and all four men started brawling.

Edward Findleton: It’s starting to get chaotic!

THE Casey Gains: But it looks like The O’Tooles are getting the upper hand!

The Navigators had been knocked down to their knees, and Fergus gave a thumbs up to Sean, who promptly hit the superkick on Aiden North.

Edward Findleton: And Sean didn’t miss that time! Aiden is out cold!

Fergus then lined up Pete and went for the super kick, but Pete stood up and caught his foot. He pushed Fergus away, and as Sean went to help, delivered a double clothesline on both O’Tooles. Pete Arrow quickly picked Fergus up and hit a Powerbomb, covered him, and pinned Fergus to win the match.

Edward Findleton: The Navigators have retained!

THE Casey Gains: So the new narrative is Fergus is the weak link?

Edward Findleton: I don’t think there’s any weak link in the O’Tooles, Casey. I just think The Navigators are that good of a tag team.

Arrow helped North get back to his feet, and Tom Hunter tried to hand them the Tag Team titles, but they seemed to ignore him and left the ring to head to the back, as Hunter chased after them trying to give them what they earned.

Edward Findleton: Tom better get those titles soon. He’s going to be a standby ref for our next match, Mitchell Row vs Oden Schreiner. Title vs career, no cheating, no interference!

Oden Schreiner’s music hit and he walked to the ring, no MuscleGang members in sight. Mitchell Row made his way out next, with Badger pushing Kitty’s wheel chair, but stopping at the top of the stage. Row gave Kitty a kiss, then handed Badger some cash, as Scarred Badger pushed Kitty to the back, leaving Row alone.

Referee Dennis Thompson talked to both men, and started the match. Row went to shake Oden’s hand, but Oden grabbed Row’s arm, tucked him between his legs, and hit a Powerbomb to start the match.

Edward Findleton: This may be over already! Oden may be a three time World Champion!

Oden tried to pin Row, but Row barely kicked out. Oden immediately picked Row up and tried to hit the Chokeslam, but Row fought out, using everything he had. Row managed to block enough of Oden’s attacks he started to slow the pace down. With a lot of patience, Mitchell Row started to methodically counter attack Oden, until he wore the big man down.

Mitchell was back to being confident, and waved goodbye to Oden. He picked up for the Fireman’s Carry Slam. The size of Oden proved difficult for Row, and this allowed Schreiner to get a few elbows to Row’s head, causing him to drop him. Oden hit a few more punches, then grabbed Mitchell Row and placed him in a sitting position on the top turnbuckle. He then grabbed Row’s throat, trying for the Chokeslam.

Edward Findleton: Can he hit the Chokeslam?!

Oden Schreiner went to lift Row, but Row kicked Oden in the torso. A few more kicks forced Oden to retreat a few steps, which Mitchell Row used to risk jumping from the top rope, and hitting a Spear right into Oden. 

Edward Findleton: Spear! Cover! One, Two, Three! Mitchell Row has won, and has ended the amazing career of Oden Schreiner.

As Mitchell Row’s music played, he staggered to the ropes, exhausted. As he held his hands up in the air, the crowd started to cheer. Mitchell Row smiled, and as he turned around, Phoenix had run down into the ring behind him, and started punching Mitchell Row.

THE Casey Gains: Get him out of here for ruining this great moment!

Edward Findleton: Phoenix hasn’t forgot last year’s End of the Trail main event when Row ruined Phoenix’s moment!

Phoenix threw Row over the rope, then tossed him over the barricade into the crowd. Phoenix continued his attack, as Row retreated into the crowd, disappearing somewhere into the back of the arena.

At that point, Crash MuscleGate, Frederic St. Pierre, and Lovable Liam came out to the ring, and helped Oden get to his feet. Oden looked to the three MuscleGang members, then to the crowd, who started to cheer. Crash approached Oden first, saying some words into his ears and gave a quick pat on the back before stepping back. St. Pierre approached Oden and shook his hand, before stepping back. Oden turned to Liam, who seemed to be holding back tears. Liam then rushed Oden, giving him a big, long hug. Oden. After a while, Oden finally motioned to Crash and Frederic, who approached, and Oden wrapped all three men in a large group hug. 

As the hug broke, Oden waved to the crowd. His music hit, and he took a deep breath, exiting the ring and leaving for the last time in his career.

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 Dark Matches: Asher Sutton defeated Georgios Stanellis, Athena defeated “Moonlight” Lacey Black.

Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW! We’re in St. Paul, Minnesota tonight and one week away from Downtown Disaster! Our main event is the HAW National Championship match, King Donovan vs Glenny Pax!

THE Casey Gains: But we’ll also see tonight, Mayor Briggs take on Phoenix, and a six woman tag match, the champions vs challengers, as Sekino The Stunt Pilot and the Exotic Delights take on Summer Fun and…well, we don’t know. We just know that this mystery partner will face Sekino next week!

Edward Findleton: But we have an exciting bout first, as Franco Mancini will take on El Termitas II!

El Termitas II came out first, excited and energetic, while the serious Franco Mancini followed him.

Throughout the match, Franco was methodical with his attacks, giving El Termitas no chance to get any offense in, and eventually Whacking him with the Throat Thrust to pin him in 6:39. After the match, Franco took a mic.

Franco Mancini: That’s what I’m given. That’s who the Godfather of Professional Wrestling was supposed to wrestle tonight? El Termitas II?! You know what? I’m done. I’ll come back in the fall, maybe HAW won’t take what they have for granted then. I’m out of here, not wasting anymore of my time

Franco threw the mic down and went to the back.

Edward Findleton: Well the self proclaimed Godfather of Professional Wrestling doesn’t look like he’ll be showing up at Downtown Disaster.

THE Casey Gains: I am worried for whoever his opponent will be the next time we see him. Franco Mancini has a chip on his shoulder.

Backstage, Sean O’Toole approached Fergus O’Toole.

Sean: Hey. I need you to be honest with me. Am I the weak link?

Fergus: Not wasting anytime speaking your mind Sean? Hah. Listen, you’re my brother. My twin. I’ve always told you the truth, and I’m going to continue. No. You are not the weak link. Did you make a mistake with that Superkick the other week? Of course. But I’ve made mistakes too. We both have. You and I…we are equals. And that’s what’s going to lead us to victory. Aiden and Pete? Two different styles. We can exploit that with our ability to just know what the other is doing. We’ve been a tag team our whole life, and that’s going to get us those titles.

Sean: …Thanks brother. I appreciate it. Let’s go destroy these guys next week and win the titles, again!

Back at ringside, Phoenix’s music hit as he made his entrance, followed by Mayor Briggs. Before the match started, Douglas Brunswick had made his way through the audience, and took a seat right at ringside with the fans eating popcorn. Mayor Briggs started to complain to Tom Hunter, but Hunter let him know he couldn’t do anything right now with Brunswick just sitting there.

Edward Findleton: Well it looks like Brunswick is…taking the match in with the fans?

THE Casey Gains: And Briggs wisely letting Tom Hunter know that he needs to keep his eyes on any Brunswick interference!

The match began, and it was a rather even affair. However, whenever Briggs pulled off a big move of gained momentum, he would look in the direction of Douglas Brunswick, who would simply shrug and continue to eat popcorn. After a big ddt by Briggs, he ran out of the ring and confronted Brunswick.

Mayor Briggs: I know you’re planning something! But you can’t outsmart me!

Douglas Brunswick: I’m just sitting here eating popcorn!

Briggs then tossed the popcorn in the face of Brunswick, before getting back to the ring. The distraction allowed Phoenix to recover, and start going to town on Briggs. Eventually Phoenix hit the Phoenix Splash, and pinned Mayor Briggs.

Brunswick hopped the barricade and went over and grabbed a microphone.

Douglas Brunswick: Hey Briggs…let’s settle this once and for all, next week, at Downtown Disaster. I’ll see you then if you have the courage!

Edward Findleton: Well the paranoia of Mayor Briggs may have got the better of him, as he overthought his way to a loss!

THE Casey Gains: Both of these guys are going to want to pick up that win next, and end this spring season on a high note!

Backstage, Pastor James was sitting down, looking into the camera.

Pastor James: Good evening. It’s a pleasure to be with all of you on this fine day.  Now I don’t want to take up too much of your time. You should be spending it with your loved ones, enjoying life. But I do have a request, just a small one. I’m asking you…yes, you….to pray for me. I’m not too proud to admit that sometimes, I need help. And I need your help for my match next week against the heathen, Peter Horn. So tonight, please before going to bed, say a quick prayer that I’ll come out on top. Or, if you want to do more, you can donate to the cause by sending me whatever monetary amount you can spare. Both are appreciated, and I thank you.

Pastor James stood up and began to walk off screen, until a large crash was heard. James was flung back into view of the camera, and Horn was standing over him. Peter “Carnage” Horn hit the Side Sitout Powerslam on James. Horn said nothing, and simply walked away.

Edward Findleton: Folks, please don’t actually donate your money to James. That’s all. Anyway, onto our next match!

Sekino’s music hit first as she made her down, still bandaged up from her attack last week, followed by The Exotic Delights with the Biofuel Engineers. The challengers, Summer Fun walked down next, and they turned up the ramp waiting for their partner. After a brief pause, the lights in arena went out, until a spotlight was shining on the side of the ramp, where Jonah Webb stood.

Jonah Webb: Sekino…I’m glad you made it here tonight. Are you ready to see your future?

The lighting turned red and new music played. Moments later, Witchmere walked onto stage.

Edward Findleton: The Stunt Pilot might have just found one of her toughest challengers yet!

THE Casey Gains: Witchmere vs Sekino?! That’s going to be bloodbath!

Witchmere and Jonah exchanged nods of acknowledgement, and she made her way down to the ring, eyes locked on The Stunt Pilot the entire time. As she slid in the ring, Sekino and Witchmere started brawling.

Referee Brenda Moses was finally able to get things back under control after a bit, allowing the match to officially begin. Witchmere showed why she was a threat to Sekino, and picked up the victory in 9:02 with the Head Vise applied to Lela LaCruse.

As the bell rang, she pointed back to Sekino, who took her title and went to the back, looking frustrated.

Edward Findleton: Well next week it’s Summer Fun vs Exotic Delights, and Witchmere vs Sekino the Stunt Pilot! Two great title matches we can look forward to! And speaking of title matches, we just got some news regarding the World title match! It’s happening live backstage!

The camera faded in to a shot of Freezerman in his office. As it zoomed out, Oden Schreiner and Mitchell Row were sitting on opposite sides of him, staring each other down.

Freezerman: Good evening HAW fans. I love to put as much action in the ring as possible, but we have a big main event next week, and I don’t want either of these competitors fighting. Gentleman, if there is any attacks going on, both of you will indefinitely suspended, is that clear.

Oden and Mitchell both nodded in agreement.

Freezerman: The stakes of this match are huge, this is a title vs career match. This match will be refereed by senior official Dennis Thompson, with Brenda Moses on standby at ringside, and Tom Hunter backstage monitoring the camera angles. I say all of this because in the past, I have seen interference from Kitty Kayleen, Scarred Badger, Crash MuscleGate, Frederic St. Pierre, and Lovable Liam.

Mitchell Row: I’d hardly call having a supportive wife cheering me on “interference.”

Oden Scrheiner: She hit Frederic with a brick!

Mitchell Row: She used her purse in self defense, and we have no knowledge of who planted the brick in that purse!

Freezerman: Gentleman, it doesn’t matter. That’s the past. I’m focusing on next week. Both of you are heated over this, and that’s why we want a fair match, correct?

Oden Schreiner: Yes!

Mitchell Row: ….Sure.

Freezerman: So next week, if ANY HAW contracted employee interferes in the match, they will be fired. And if any non contracted employee interferes, they will be reported to law enforcement. Is this all clear? Good. So we will sign this contract, and shake hands. Oden?

Oden grabbed the pen and quickly signed it, not breaking eye contact with Mitchell Row.

Freezerman: Excellent! Mitchell?

Mitchell took the contract and pen and started to try to sign but stopped.

Mitchell Row: It looks like this ran out of ink. How about I take it back to my locker room with this and sign it there?

Freezerman went into his desk and pulled out a new pen. Mitchell Row begrudgingly accepted it and signed. Freezerman then looked at the two men, and they slowly extended their hands out, giving a tense shake.

Freezerman: Excellent! May the best man win next week at Downtown Disaster!

Edward Findleton: Well next week’s main event is official, and there will be NO interference!

THE Casey Gains: This may be one of the most intense fights for the HAW World Championship ever, both of these competitors are multitime World champions. A lot is on the line.

Edward Findleton: And a lot is on the line tonight too, as we head to tonight’s main event!

The lights in the arena went out, as Glenny Pax made his entrance accompanied by Cyberhemoth and a few visitors. King Donovan came out next with the National Championship and Bigg Pimpin’ Alex.

The match was methodical, with Donovan taking charge early but Glenny hitting a key reversal to slow it down and inflict pain. Glenny had then hit a Standing Tornado DDT on King Donovan and went for the cover, but Donovan got his foot on the rope at the last second. Glenny had begun to celebrate but as the result was clarified, grew angry. Glenny argued with ref Tom Hunter, allowing Donovan to recover and hit the Full Nelson Slam. Donovan covered Glenny and defeated him in 12:39.

Edward Findleton: And King Donovan retains!

As Cyberhemoth and the Visitors rushed the ring, Donovan wisely scrambled out with Alex, hands in the air in celebration.

THE Casey Gains: Glenny was so close, and just missed that tiny bit of ring awareness to get Donovan in the middle of the ring, and that’s the difference tonight. The King stays king!

Edward Findleton: Thank you for joining us tonight, and we’ll see you next week at Downtown Disaster!

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 Dark Matches: Crash Musclegate defeated Wesles Wagner, Rough Hog Reid Harrison defeated Billy Taylor

The HAW Theme played to kick the show off.

Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW! We’re here tonight in Tampa Bay, Florida! We have a huge main event tonight, Oden Schreiner and Lovable Liam will team up against Mitchell Row and Scarred Badger!

THE Casey Gains: That’s not all the action, Peter “Carnage” Horn will battle Night Prince, Douglas Brunswick is in a handicap match against El Espectro and The United States, but we’re kicking things off with Glenny Pax and Cyberhemoth vs The Samurais of Power!

The arena lights went out until Glenny’s music played, entering with Cyberhemoth. Shortly after, the Samurais of Power came out, with Trickshot and Ozzie Reagan teaming up and Sensei Onaga at ringside.

Edward Findleton: The Samurais of Power getting a hometown Florida cheer tonight, but they’re going to have their hands full!

In a match going 6:42, Glenny Pax ended up pinning Ozzie Reagan with the Standing Tornado DDT. Sensei Onaga wisely got Ozzie and Trickshot out of the ring after the match when it looked like Glenny Pax and Cyberhemoth were about to beat down on Ozzie. As Glenny yelled at the Samurais of Power, the crowd erupted in cheers as King Donovan and Bigg Pimpin’ Alex walked out on stage, microphone in hand. The crowd’s noise caused Glenny to turn his attention to Donovan.

King Donovan: Yeah, you did pretty good.  But it won’t be good enough. I know it won’t be. But if you’re so confident, let’s move your plan up for domination by one week. You and me, for the HAW National Championship, next week!

Glenny pondered it, and looked over at a Cyberhemoth. After a few moments, he nodded. Donovan smiled, and with that, went to the back with Alex.

Edward Findleton: The National Championship will be on the line next week! Dare I sare…it’s our main event?!

THE Casey Gains: It definitely sounds like it is!

Edward Findleton: Well folks, it looks like we have some more breaking news as we go backstage to Gregory Greystone.

Gregory Greystone: Hello ladies and gentlemen! I have just been told that earlier today, Sekino the Stunt Pilot was working out at a local gym. When leaving the gym, she was attacked in the parking lot! Investigators have tried to look at the security footage but it’s somehow too distorted to make out her attacker. If there’s any tips, please send us an email so we can turn it over to the proper authorities.

At that point, Jonah Webb walked up next to Gregory.

Jonah Webb: It’s a shame. I really hope she recovers fast. I would hate for her to miss any extended period of time. She’s got a future ahead of her….a very….interesting future.

Jonah Webb patted Gregory on the back, and walked off.

Gregory Greystone: Ladies and gentlemen, after that conversation, I will be the first to send an email! Back to you Edward and Casey!

Edward Findleton: Thank you Gregory! We got some good action coming up next with-

Edward was cut off as Franco Mancini’s music hit. He walked down to the ring in his ring gear, and took a mic.

Franco Mancini: I’m not wasting another year of my career. It’s not happening. I’m in a match against Asher Sutton last week? I’m a four time HAW World Champion and that’s what I get?! Enough of the BS matches. I am the Godfather of Professional Wrestling, and I  want a challenge. Give me someone who has something to prove.

Franco threw the mic down and waited a bit until Sentinel’s music hit, walking out ready to wrestle.

Edward Findleton: A bit of an impromptu match here, but Sentinel fits the description for Franco!

THE Casey Gains: Sentinel had a bit of a down year in 2022 so if the veteran is looking to make a statement he still has it, then a win against Franco would go a long way.

The match saw Sentinel put up a valiant effort, but the sheer ruthlessness of Franco Mancini couldn’t be overcome, as Franco won in 3:26 with a Pickpocket. Franco once again left the ring after the match, no celebration, just a serious look that his job for the night was finished.

Edward Findleton:  Well another strong victory by Franco Mancini tonight! I’m impressed!

THE Casey Gains: I’m starting to wonder if it’s actually Franco showing he has something to prove.

Edward Findleton: It very well may be. Regardless, we originally had another match scheduled next and…it’s actually now scheduled next, for real!

Douglas Brunswick’s music hit, and he came out first. Moments later it was Mayor Briggs’ music playing, as he walked out with El Espectro and The United States

Edward Findleton: Well these guys used to be Brunswick Bros…are they Briggs Bros now?

THE Casey Gains: Briggs Bros, mercenaries, call them what you want, but don’t call them the winners just yet. Last year, Brunswick pulled off one of the performances of his life, defeating three of the four Musclegang members on his own. A two on one handicap match isn’t a death sentence for him.

The match began, and Douglas Brunswick was able to hold his own well. The United States and El Espectro were able to make tags, keeping Brunswick always on his toes. After a near fall by The United States, he and El Espectro began to argue with referee Tom Hunter. With this going on, Briggs grabbed Brunswick and took him outside the ring, hitting a quick Half and Half Suplex. Briggs threw Brunswick back in, where The United States first hit The Double Knee Arm Breaker, tagged in El Espectro, who hit his own Inverted Stomp Facebreaker. El Espectro pinned Douglas Brunswick, and Briggs ran into the ring to celebrate.

Edward Findleton: Well this time the numbers were too much! El Espectro and The United States defeat Douglas Brunswick!

Briggs laughed and gloated in the face of the unconscious Brunswick, as the three wrestlers then departed to the back.

Elsewhere backstage, The O’Toole Brothers were talking, when The Navigators approached them.

Aiden North: Good evening!

Fergus O’Toole: What’s your business here?

Aiden North: Can’t we just talk to our future opponents like respectable men? Not everything needs to be a fight. All of us here are wrestlers…

Pete Arrow: Professional…wrestlers.

Aiden North: So can’t we just be professional at work?

Sean O’Toole: We’re all for being professional, sure. But there’s a difference between saying you’re a professional, and being professional. For example, being professional would involve treating the HAW Tag Team Titles with some more dignity.

Pete Arrow: More dignity? They’ve never been more talked about, more prestigious, and more coveted than ever before. We did more for the HAW Tag Team division in one month than you guys did in ten years.

Aiden North: But the best part is? None of that matters! At Downtown Disaster, it’s a fair two on two fight, as the most celebrated tag team in the world defends against some plucky underdogs! The crowd will love it!

Fergus O’Toole: Hah! So we’re the underdogs, are we?

Aiden North: Well, maybe not you Fergus. You’re pretty good.

Pete Arrow: But Sean? Oof. Did you see him miss his Superkick last week and nearly cost you the match?

Sean O’Toole: We recovered and won, that’s all that matters.

Aiden North: You won, yeah. But speaking of winning, Fergus has one more Tag Title reign than you because you were injury prone- I mean, out injured.

Pete Arrow: But hey, you two have some time to come up with a strategy for your weak link. Good luck!

The O’Tooles watched as The Navigators walked off.

Fergus O’Toole: Sean, don’t listen to ‘em. We’ve got this.

Fergus gave Sean a reassuring pat on the back, but Sean looked a bit lost in thought.

Back at ringside, Peter “Carnage” Horn’s music hit, as he came down to the ring Alfred Karneus. Night Prince then made his entrance, accompanied by Ninja.

Edward Findleton: Last month, Ninja became Chapter 12 in the Book of Carnage. Can Night Prince avoid a similar fate? 

The match began with Horn dominating Night Prince, throwing him around like a ragdoll. Shortly into the match, Pastor James came running down to the ring. James approached Alfred Karneus, with James holding a bible and pointing at the Book of Carnage. Horn looked out at the commotion, and Night Prince went for a roll up but Horn kicked out.

THE Casey Gains: Night Prince almost stole win!

Pastor James then grabbed at the Book of Carnage, getting in a minor tussle with Karneus. Horn had seen enough and exited the ring, going straight for Pastor James. James ran around the ring, and Horn chased him, following him up the ramp.

Edward Findleton: Wait a minute! Referee Brenda Moses is at 7 count!

Karneus was now shouting at Horn to come back, and Horn finally heard him. He ran back to the ring, a half second before Brenda got to a 10 count. Night Prince went to attack him, but Horn quickly countered and hit the Side Sitout Powerslam. Horn covered for three and immediately went running into the back after James again.

Edward Findleton: Peter “Carnage” Horn keeps the undefeated streak alive and gets Chapter 13 in the Book of Carnage, but surprisingly, this was one of his closest calls!

THE Casey Gains: I’m telling you, if Pastor James caused this streak to end on a count out, I think James would be talking to God really soon. 

Edward Findleton: I can’t argue that! Well folks, it’s almost time for our main event, but before we get there, we’re going to hear from Summer Fun, who are joining us live via..I guess with this quality, personal cell phone?

Daisy Fields: Hi Edward! Hi Casey!

On the jumbotron was Daisy Fields and Maple Blossom, sitting on a living room couch with psychedelic artwork hanging from the walls.

Edward Findleton: Good evening!  We’re happy you two joined us tonight, and it’s really courageous to come and talk while you’re going through a deeply personal issue!

Daisy and Maple looked at each other with their eyes open in surprise, then started to whisper to each other.

Daisy Fields: Do you remember what you said?

Maple Blossom: Not at all. Let me handle it.

Maple nodded and cleared her throat.

Maple Blossom: This deeply personal issue is really difficult, but we’re strong and we have good spirits. We are….doing great. As well as any person can do in such a tough and troubled time.

Edward Findleton: Truly inspirational! Now last week, you had quite the run in with HAW Women’s Tag Team Champions, the Exotic Delights. How are you feeling after that encounter?

Maple Blossom: ….That is a very good question Edward. We are strong, and we are doing great.

Edward Finldeton: Uhh, ok?

Daisy Fields: Haha! I just put this filter on that makes Casey look like a girl!

Maple Blossom: The filter affects you, not the person on the other end.

Daisy Field: Oh shoot I’m sorry!

THE Casey Gains: I’ll pretend I didn’t hear that and read my notes. They say “Do interview with Summer Fun where they challenge Exotic Delights.” Are you two going to do that?

Daisy Fields: Oh yeah! They kicked us out of the party! Not cool.

Maple Blossom: Yeah! So we’re going to challenge them for the titles!

At that point, the Exotic Delights music hit, and they walked out onto the stage with the Biofuel Engineers, looking up at Summer Fun on the jumbotron.

Lela Lacruse: So you two want to challenge us for the HAW Women’s Tag Team Championships?

Maple Blossom: Oh dude they’re so tiny compared to us. Look!

Daisy Fields: Whoa…but maybe we’re actually giants?

Phueng Ahunai: Hey! Listen to us! 

Maple Blossom: This is too much to think about, I need a break. Bye!

Phueng Ahunai: Wait! We accept! 

The screen cut off and went to black, leaving The Exotic Delights frustrated.

Lela Lacruse: So as Phueng said, we accept. And if they can actually make it to Downtown Disaster, all of you can watch us beat them! Let’s get out of here.

The champions left the stage and went to the back.

Edward Findleton: There we have it! A tag team match for the titles has been put in place! But speaking of tag teams…we have a tag team main event next!

THE Casey Gains: And I do NOT look like a girl!

The MuscleGang came down to the ring first, as Oden and Liam were accompanied by Crash and Frederic. Mitchell Row and Scarred Badger followed next, taking care of Kitty in her wheelchair and placing her at ringside. 

The match began with Liam and Badger going at, but frequent tags between all competitors were made throughout. The MuscleGang eventually got the upper hand, and Oden Schreiner delivered a Chokeslam to Mitchell Row and picked up the victory in 14:26.

Edward Findleton: And the champion is pinned! Could this be what we see in two weeks?!

THE Casey Gains: If Oden wants his career to continue, then he’ll need to hit that Chokeslam again at Downtown Disaster.

Edward Findleton: Well we’re just about out of time, but join us next week where King Donovan will take on Glenny Pax for the HAW National Championship! Good night!

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