Dark Matches: The O’Toole Brothers (Sean and Fergus O’Toole) defeated The Lumberjacks (Boom Boom, Thundercrack), Exotic Delights (Lela LaCruse, Phueng Ahunai) defeated Ashley Cannonball, Brooke Bolt

The HAW Theme played to kick off the show.

Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW! We are in Reno, Nevada and it’s the final sprint until End of the Trail! We’ve got some great matches tonight but we’re kicking things off with the brand new HAW World Champion, Phoenix!

Phoenix’s music kicked on, and he made his first entrance as champion, holding the title up proudly and climbing the ropes on the four ring corners before getting ready to talk to the crowd.

Phoenix: Thank you. I really mean it, thank you. Last week, and honestly these past 7 days, has been this dream come true. Strangers coming up to me in the grocery store congratulating me. Hundreds of text messages blowing up my phone. Just sitting home, and staring at this title, realizing what it means. Because yeah, at its core, it’s some leather and metal. But to me, it means it was all worth it. From every slam to the mat, to the crushing defeats, to even trying to pay my way through wrestling school and stressing about bills, it was worth it! Thank you for cheering me on, for believing me, for everyone who helped me. Dreams come true!

Phoenix held the title up and smiled as the crowd cheered, until the music of Franco Mancini cut the celebration off. Franco Mancini slowly entered to the top of the stage, standing there. A small smirk appeared on his face, and he proceeded to give a golf clap towards Phoenix. Franco said nothing else, and turned and went to the back. Phoenix seemed unimpressed but held his title up again, ignoring Franco’s interruption.

Edward Findleton: Well that’s our main event for End of the Trail, but neither competitor seems concerned about their opposition!

THE Casey Gains: It’s a month away Edward, I’m sure the tensions will rise before then!

Edward Findleton: Most likely! But at End of the Trail, it’s more than just our World title match, the HAW Tag Team Champions, the Navigators, are backstage right now ready to talk about their future!

The Navigators were in a locker room, smiling into the camera.

Pete Arrow: Consider this a final warning, to HAW Fans and Management. Remember what we said when we signed?

Aiden North: We’re taking the titles hostage. If we hold these all year, we have ALL the power in the next contract negotiations. And we’re one month away from a nice pay day.

Pete Arrow: HAW has sent their best at us. A World and National Champion. Identical Twins. Even murderous psychopaths. I think we’ve got pretty clear sailing from here on out. There’s not a single team we fear.

At that point, the Biofuel Engineers stepped into the frame.

Sydney Mason: Not a single team?

Dalton Elkins: I think when you think of HAW and Tag Teams, the first name that comes to mind is…The Biofuel Engineers.

The Navigators got face to face with the Biofuel Engineers in a staredown, when there was a yelling off screen.

Niko Green: Hey! World wreckers! I’m not done with you.

As Niko Green appeared, Sydney and Dalton rolled their eyes.

Sydney Mason: Not done with us? Listen, we’d gladly continue beating you down in the ring again, just like last week. Quit while youre ahead.

Niko Green: I’m not quitting until I make you two pay.

Dalton Elkins: Forget about the ring. Navigators, hold on for one second, we got some business to take care of now.

At that point, RJ Bu ran into the room and stood behind Niko, out of breath.

RJ Bu: Wait! He’s not fighting alone.

Niko Green: RJ, I told you, stay away from me! We still aren’t friends. I thanked you for what you did, but I don’t need you!

RJ Bu: Bro they’re gonna kill you out there!

Pete Arrow: Guys! Everyone, calm down. How about this…a tag match tonight and the winners…face us for the titles at End of the Trail?

Dalton Elkins: ….I think that sounds like a great idea.

RJ Bu: Bro that’s tight.

Niko Green: Whatever. As long as I beat you two tonight.

BU and Green departed, as did the Biofuel Engineers. The Navigators chuckled, seemingly curious about how the night's match would go.

The scene faded into an English pub named “Abbey’s Alehouse” as inside was Mayor Briggs, sitting with patrons and the HAW National Championship resting on a bar.

Mayor Briggs: Ay, pour another round for these blokes! 

Briggs then turned to the camera.

Mayor Briggs: Evening, ladies and gents! Mayor Briggs, the HAW National Champion, spending time in my home nation! I’m very disappointed to not be in Nevada this week, and….aw who am I kidding? I’ve been havin’ a hell of a time here celebrating with the boys! Am I right?

The patrons cheered Briggs on.

Mayor Briggs: Everywhere else, people are asking “Briggsy, what happened with Alex? With Donovan?” But you know what these fellas did? Congratulate me! So for every one of you interested about Alex’s motivations, guess what? You won’t know! But I will tell you this. He texted me a few minutes ago. Quote: “Ownership says you’re defending against El Termitas 2” Really? That’s who they chose? But, gotta make the man happy, so El, I will see YOU next week in the ring. Until then, the Mayor is signing out!

Back at the ring, Jonah Webb proceeded out to the ring, his cloak and hood obscuring his face, and spoke to the audience. 

Jonah Webb: Audiences have wondered about my actions recently. Witchmere. Why Witchmere? Why not Witchmere? What did Witchmere do to deserve such a punishment? I regret to say, it’s my fault. I thought I saw something in her that would lead to glory. But I misjudged. So I cut my losses and left her.

Edward Findleton: But he didn’t need to attack her!

Jonah Webb: With Witchmere gone, my search begins again. I look elsewhere, and perhaps, even within myself. 

Jonah Webb took his cloak off and faced the entrance way. After a few moments, the music of Peter “Carnage” Horn hit, coming out with Alfred Karneus.

THE Casey Gains: Jonah Webb really better hope that his self assessment is right, or he’s going to be hurting tonight!

The match started, and Jonah Webb went for a quick assault on Horn. Webb was able to keep Horn off his game for a little bit. Peter managed a solid kick and took control after. Horn eventually hit the Side Sitout Powerslam and won in 3:11. 

Edward Findleton: Looks like Jonah Webb just found himself in chapter ###### of the Book of Carnage!

THE Casey Gains: I guess Webb’s mysterious search goes on…

Backstage, Mitchell Row has his head in hands, looking depressed. Kitty Kayleen was rubbing his back for comfort, while Scarred Badger was reluctantly giving a foot massage, none to pleased. Badger looked up and suddenly stopped. 

Scarred Badger: Hey Boss. We got company. 

Walking into view was the MuscleGang, Crash, Frederic and Liam. 

Crash MuscleGate: Hey, Mitchell. Not looking for a fight but….

Lovable Liam: You look really depressed and we felt bad.

Frederic St. Pierre: Pity, actually. 

Crash MuscleGate: Losing a World Title is tough. But trust me dude, once the stinging loss goes away, you’ll start to feel better and want to start trying again! It motivates you and makes you a better person!

Mitchell Row: What would you know about losing the World Title?!

 

Crash MuscleGate: ….I lost to the alien you beat, remember? He wanted to enslave the planet? And then Frederic and Oden lost to you?

Mitchell Row: Are you even listening to yourself speak? You said you lost. It makes you all losers. You’re not like me, a winner! You don’t know what it feels like!

Lovable Liam: Actually all of us here except the camera man have lost a title at some point. And he might have too, I never really took the time to get to know him. I probably should. My point is Mitchell, yeah we’re losers, but so are you, and it’s ok to suck.

Scarred Badger: Boss, want me to get these idiots out of here?

Mitchell Row: Thank you Badger. Make them feel the way I feel! That twisting pain in your stomach that makes everything else numb…

Frederic St. Pierre: If you mean to hurt us by force, I should remind you, that a fight now is dishonorable. A three on two is not fair, no?

Kitty Kayleen: We can make it a three on three!

Mitchell Row: Kitty, no! I won’t let you get hurt by the hands of these savages again!

Kitty Kayleen: Not me! But we can have a match in the future. I can bring in the pool boy!

Mitchell Row: The pool boy?

Scarred Badger: Ugh…

Kitty Kayleen: It can be the MuscleGang vs Mitchell Row, Scarred Badger, and Georgios Stanellis!

Crash MuscleGate: Georgios Stanellis?!

Mitchell Row: You know him?!

Frederic St. Pierre: He wrestles in VCW!

Mitchell Row: I never paid attention to that place…and I’ve been calling him John this whole time…Whatever! Kitty, I know that you’ve been keeping an eye on him recently, and if he can clean these guys clocks as well as he cleans a pool, I trust your judgment! 

Lovable Liam: Then it’s settled. A three on three…at End of the Trail. We’ll see you then! And also, probably over the upcoming weeks too since we all work here. 

Crash MuscleGate: And we parked near your limo so we might see you after the show too. 

Lovable Liam: What hotel are you staying at? Because we found out we’re a next door to Rough Hog Reid Harrison and we politely asked to turn his music down and he was rude, so maybe if you asked too he would-

Mitchell Row: Leave!

The MuscleGang nodded and left as Row sighed, then looked at Scarred Badger.

Mitchell Row: This doesn’t mean the foot massage stops. 

The scene faded into the office of Kyle Higgins, his stack of papers and folders now almost touching the ceiling to his office.

Trickshot: We’re sorry Daddy. We failed.

Ozzie Reagan: Not only the world, we failed Sensei…

Kyle Higgins: Samurais of Power, you CAN’T give up. The world needs you, and so does Sensei Onaga!

Trickshot: How can we help? Club Corruption has a zeppelin! All we have is the samurai code of honor.

Kyle Higgins: And doesn’t that say to have courage? To never give up?

Ozzie Reagan: It does, but even a samurai knows that people don’t fly.

Kyle Higgins: People don’t fly…but jet packs do!

Kyle Higgins knocked over his stack of papers to reveal a red button on his desk. He pressed it, and a wall rotated to reveal two jet packs.

Kyle Higgins: Track down Club Corruption, and finish the mission!

Ozzie Reagan: We’ll do it for you Daddy!

Trickshot: Let’s go fly!

Backstage, Eta Nu Iota, Hannah Rivers, Natasha York, and Isabella Dawson, were walking down a corridor, dressed in halloween costumes of a cop, devil, and nurse. They stopped outside a door labeled “Summer Fun Dressing Room” and knocked, and Maple Blossom answered.

Maple Blossom: Whoaaa! Daisy check it out, trick or treaters are here!

Daisy poked her head around the corner and burst out laughing!

Daisy Fields: Haha! Those are so good!

Hannah Rivers: Shut up! These costumes aren’t for YOU! There’s one reason we’re here, and I think you know what we want.

Maple Blossom: Oh….oh no. You want…?

Natasha York: Yeah! And we’re prepared to take it from you!

Daisy Fields: Calm down, it’s all good, just relax, right? We weren’t expecting trick or treaters but it’s ok, we’ll share. Stay there!

Daisy ran off for one second, before coming back with a plastic bag of gummies.

Daisy Fields: There! Happy Halloween!

Isabella Dawson knocked the gummies out of Daisy’s hands.

Daisy Fields: We don’t care about your stupid drug laced candies!

Maple Blossom: Hey! Those were real gummies, we ate the others a few hours ago…

Hananh Rivers: We want your titles!

Daisy/Maple: …Ohhhhhh.

Maple Blossom: The titles.

Daisy Fields: That makes sense!

Maple Blossom: Well, if it’s titles you want, then sure, we can defend against you!

Hannah Rivers: Good. Then we’ll see you at End of the Trail.

Eta Nu Iota turned and walked away, as Summer Fun watched them. Suddenly, The Strange Crew walked by, and picked up the bag of gummies.

Hawaii: Oh! Our drug laced candy bag! We’ve been looking everywhere for that. Thank you, time to find trick or treaters!

The Strange Crew walked away, as Maple and Daisy looked at each other in horror.

Maple Blossom: We’ve been eating normal candy this entire time?!

Back at the announce table, Casey Gains had his head in his hands as Edward was looking over his notes.

Edward Findleton: Well folks we’ve got a great tag match coming up!

THE Casey Gains: Thank you! I need to see in-ring action after everything we just saw. Let’s get some good old fashioned wrestling and none of this crazy nonsense.

The lights in the arena went out, and Glenny Pax’s music began to play.

THE Casey Gains: Oh it’s the alien, I spoke too soon.

Pax came down with Cyberhemoth, a single Visitor, and now, The Insomniac, Kenneth Cobb, who seemed to just stare straight ahead, only listening when Glenny talked to him.

Edward Findleton: This is a tag team match! Cyberhemoth and Kenneth Cobb will be taking on the former champs, Local Legend Danny Miller and Jack Trailor.

Trailer and Miller came out, with Miller wearing a shirt reading “Area 51’s favorite son, Danny Miller.”

With the match starting, Trailer and Miller struggled against Cyberhemoth, but started to use their team chemistry to gain momentum. Cyberhemoth tagged in Cobb, but Trailor and Miller kept their offense up, knocking Cobb out. Jack Trailor was about to go for the pin, when Glenny Pax jumped on the apron and yelled for him.

Glenny Pax: Jack! Stop! I need your help! Remember our friendship?

Jack stopped, and went over to Glenny, looking concerned. Glenny had a fearful look in his eyes and as Jack got closer, the two had a whispered conversation. Jack put his hand on Glenny’s shoulder, nodding. As the two talked, Cobb had recovered, and The Insomniac crept behind Trailor and locked in the Sleeper Hold. Glenny Pax started to laugh maniacally as Trailor faded out, and the match was called in favor of Kenneth Cobb and Cyberhemoth in 8:50.

Edward Findleton: And a win for Glenny Pax and his Visitors, which I guess now consist of Kenneth Cobb!

THE Casey Gains: So emotional manipulation there from Pax, but his wrestlers got the victory.

Edward Findleton: Well folks, we’re going to check in with Gregory Greystone backstage, because he’s got some big updates.

Backstage, Gregory Greystone was alone.

Gregory Greystone: Hello ladies and gentlemen! I have some good news for fans and some bad news today. Starting off, after Summit of Success, King Donovan was found to have sustained an upper body injury. King Donovan will miss this last month of HAW, but we’re happy to announce he has signed a one year extension with HAW! However, I have some bad news to deliver. Also at Summit of Success, Athena suffered a serious head and neck injury. After consulting several doctors, Athena has decided to retire. HAW will allow her to say goodbye whenever she feels recovered enough from her injury, which we hope to be early next season!

At that point, Sekino walked by.

Sekino The Stunt Pilot: Aww. Boo hoo. Poor Athena can’t wrestle anymore. Sooo sad!

Sekino started to mock cry like a baby. Suddenly, there was a loud yell, and the camera turned to show Kherti Bhakta running down the hall towards Sekino. Before she could reach her, backstage staff grabbed Kherti, stopping the attack. Kherti tried to push and struggle past them, but the force of people held her back. Sekino simply laughed at Kherti’s failed attack, and walked away in the opposite direction.

Back at ringside, the music of Pastor James played, and he walked out with Dixie Boyle, taking a microphone as he entered the ring.

Pastor James: Brothers and sisters…they say the lord works in mysterious ways. Last week, He revealed to me in his own special way, one of the best moments of my life….a victory of Viking! And He helped me out but providing guidance through this very special young woman right here. I’ve gotten to her better this past, so I want to introduce to you, Dixie Boyle, the woman who claims to be my daughter as we await pending paternity test results!

Dixie grabbed the mic.

Dixie Boyle: My mama said that you-

James ripped the mic back.

Pastor James: And of course, no matter what, I know how much Dixie means to me. She’s already helped me out so much this week. In fact, she told me she watches HAW, something I’ve never bothered to do! And quite frankly, she’d told me some interesting things. Did you know that at Summit of Success last week…one of these announcers called me a “con-artist?” 

James turned his attention over to Edward Findleton at the announce table.

Pastor James: That he hoped Viking whipped me across the ring? And that for months on end, this commentator has been speaking ill of me, behind my back?

James left the ring and walked over to the announce table, standing right in front of Edward Findleton.

Pastor James: So maybe it’s time Mr. Findleton, to confess your sins, this time, to my face!

Edward Findleton: Look, James…I..

At that point, Casey Gains stood up and stepped in front of Edward Findleton, going face to face with Pastor James. After a brief stare down, Pastor James finally took a few steps.

Pastor James: I’m not looking for any trouble tonight. In fact, I wish both of you a very good night.

James grinned and left with Dixie Boyle.

THE Casey Gains: Hey, if Dixie is watching in the future, I’ll say this too: Your dad is a manipulative liar, a bully, and doesn’t care about anyone about himself. Edward, forget him. Let’s get to our main event.

Edward Findleton: Er, right. Our main event, next!

The Biofuel Engineers entered first, followed by RJ Bu and finally Niko Green. As the match started, Green would make a few reluctant tags to Bu, but ultimately decided to try and use strategy to beat the Biofuel Engineers. RJ Bu eventually hit the Corkscrew Neckbreaker on Sydney Mason and picked up the victory in 6:13.

Edward Findleton: And it’s official! Bu and Green are taking on the Navigators at End of the Trail!

THE Casey Gains: They’re going to be big underdogs in this match, and it will be interesting to see if their chemistry can rekindle!

Edward Findleton: We’re out of time tonight but folks we’ll see you next week!

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 Dark matches: Crash MuscleGate, Frederic St. Pierre, Lovable Liam (The MuscleGang) defeated Enrique Mendoza, Diego Salazar (Jockey and Thoroughbred) and Demon Lord Lenin May. Jenna Ingram, Hazel Glover, Zoey Chambers (The Stable) defeated Ashley Cannonball, Bethany Watts, and Brooke Bolt. Sean and Fergus O’Toole (O’Toole Brothers) defeated Dale Waters and Scott Fisher (Master Bassers).

The HAW Theme played to start the show.

Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW, Summit of Success, taking place in Denver, Colorado!

THE Casey Gains: After tonight, there’s just one month left in this season of HAW. All the wrestlers tonight are going to be giving it their all, as their futures depend on it!

Edward Findleton: And our first match has huge stakes regarding the future! It’s the number one contender’s match for the HAW World Championship!

Douglas Brunswick made his entrance first to a large ovation from the crowd, while the stoic Franco Mancini walked out to a chorus of boo’s.

Both competitors left it all in the ring, and had multiple near falls. Douglas Brunswick went for the Lifting Reverse DDT multiple times, and Franco Mancini went for his Pickpockets and Whacks, but each time the opponent managed to counter it and avoid it. However, after a grueling 15:18 match, Franco Mancini finally hit the Pickpocket on Douglas Brunswick, and picked up the victory.

Edward Findleton: Wow! What a match! 

THE Casey Gains: Both men were prepared for this match, and had each other scouted perfectly. In the end though, I think Franco just had the luck of getting the timing right, and finally hitting that Pickpocket!

Brunswick slowly got to his feet with the help of the ropes, and walked over to Franco Mancini, also leaning against the ropes, exhausted. Brunswick reached his hand out for a handshake. Mancini wasted no time in making a decision, and slapped Brunswick’s hand away, before exiting the ring.

Douglas Brunswick looked disappointed in himself and the outcome of the shake, but eventually exited the ring as well.

Edward Findleton: Well the one thing we know for certain now is that Franco Mancini is going to End of the Trail, and he will be facing either Mitchell Row or Phoenix!

With the next match coming up, the Biofuel Engineers music hit, while Niko Green came out alone to face them.

Edward Findleton: Casey, what is Niko Green’s strategy in this match?

THE Casey Gains: I honestly have no clue. The Biofuel Engineers are two time tag team champions, they’re a great team. Trying to defeat them alone? I think you need some luck on your side.

As the match started, Niko Green held his own very well. He would get the upper hand on a Biofuel Engineer, but they would each manage to make a tag. Green tried to keep them isolated, but the freshness of the engineers started to wear Green down until they took advantage. As Dalton Elkins tagged in Sydney Mason, they delivered a Double Flapjack to Niko Green and picked up the pinfall victory in 8:09.

Edward Findleton: A really valiant effort from Niko Green tonight as he-Oh come on!

The Biofuel Engineers started a beatdown of Niko Green, stomping away at him. After a few moments, RJ Bu started running down to the ring, sliding in and knocking Sydney down with an elbow, then connecting with a few jabs before clotheslining Dalton out of the ring. Sydney stood up and RJ hit the Corkscrew Neckbreaker onto him, before pushing him out of the ring, and going to aid Niko Green.

As Green finally regained his composure and was ok, RJ gave a little nod and a thumbs up, before leaving the ring. Niko Green ran his fingers through his air, looking lost in thought, before departing as well.

Edward Findleton: That could have been a lot worse for Niko Green.

THE Casey Gains: And that’s why people don’t typically put themselves in handicap matches.

Edward Findleton: Well we’ve had some great action so far, but we are having our first title match! It’s the HAW National Championship match, with the Mayor vs the King!

Mayor Briggs came down to the ring, smiling and looking confident. As the National Champion King Donovan walked to the ring, he seemed to be continuing strategic discussions with Bigg Pimpin’ Alex.

THE Casey Gains: These two look ready for any hijinks Briggs will pull.

The match started, and Donovan was in a dominant position, as Briggs struggled to muster an ongoing offense, and frustration was starting to set in. Mayor Briggs managed to get King Donovan tied up in the ropes, and launch him out of the ring.

As Alex tried to help Donovan up outside, Briggs wasted no time and rushed over to the turnbuckle, where he started to try and untie the padding. Referee Tom Hunter saw this and tried to stop Briggs, getting into a bit of a scuffle. Alex and Donovan exchanged a few words, and Donovan looked ready to go in the ring. As he went to slide back in the ring, Bigg Pimpin’ Alex grabbed King Donovan, put his head between his legs, and hit a Piledriver outside the ring.

King Donovan was on the ground motionless, and Alex quickly lifted him and rolled him into the ring. Briggs immediately stopped with the turnbuckle distraction, and covered King Donovan. Tom Hunter looked shocked, but got down and counted the three, crowning Mayor Briggs the new National Champion in 6:55.

Edward Findleton: I always tell myself to not say this during Mayor Briggs matches, but I don’t believe it!

Bigg Pimpin’ Alex went to the timekeeper’s are and grabbed the HAW National Championship. He entered the ring, handed it to Mayor Briggs, and raised his hand in victory. The two gave a quick hug, before looking at King Donovan, who was still not moving any parts of his body. Briggs and Alex laughed at him and exited the ring, as medical staff checked on King Donovan.

Edward Findleton: Hopefully King Donovan is ok, there’s not much padding for his neck out here.

THE Casey Gains: We can give some updates when we hear them, but the biggest update right now is Mayor Briggs is the new HAW National Champion.

Edward Findleton: Well speaking of champions, we’re going to go and talk to the Navigators now who are live in…the air?

The camera cut to the Navigators, smiling into the camera and in a small airplane.

Aiden North: Good evening HAW fans. We’re in the air now, but we’ll be landing soon and heading to the arena.

Pete Arrow: We’ve seen what the Strange Crew has done in the past, so that is why we hired a private plane. Just us, the camera guy, and the pilot, who we confirmed is NOT Drizzles or Hawaii in disguise.

Aiden North: Hey, why not ask him for an ETA on landing?

Pete nodded and stood up, and knocked on the door to the cockpit. After no response, he opened the door.

Pete Arrow: Aiden…get over here!

The cockpit was empty, with just three parachutes and a sticky note on the window reading “I’m sorry : (“ Over the radio, they then heard the sound of a bell, and the voice of Hawaii.

Hawaii: Navigator 2, this is Strange Flight Crew, do you copy?

Aiden picked up the radio receiver, frantic.

Aiden North: What did you do to our pilot? We’re going to crash!

Hawaii: 10-4, read you loud and clear. Pilot is safe, parachuted out an emergency door and landed in a field. But don’t worry about crashing, the match has begun, just look out your windows.

Pete and AIden turned, and flying two F16’s were Drizzles and Hawaii, Drizzles giving a polite wave from his cockpit.

Hawaii: Navigator 2, does your planes have missiles? Because ours are locked onto your craft.

Pete and Aiden looked at each other in fear and quickly put on a parachute, the camera getting jostled about as the camera man did the same. The Navigators and camera jumped out of the airplane, and looking up a few moments later, the plane exploded.

The jumpers all parachuted, and began to slowly descend to the earth, when they saw two F16’s flying towards them. The Navigators both braced for what was about to happen, but instead, the Strange Crew ejecting, parachuting themselves not too far away.

Aiden North: Where do we land? There’s just mountains, trees and rivers!

Pete Arrow: Let’s aim for that bridge! That…railroad…bridge…..

Aiden and Pete exchanged glances again, then looked over at Hawaii and Drizzles.

Pete Arrow: You planned this?!

Hawaii: This is a Trains, Planes, and Automobiles match after all! And it looks like the Midflight Express is right on time! 

Going over the railroad bridge was a train, and both teams managed to descend on top of a carriage. The Navigators immediately jumped from the roof to a level area and went inside a carriage, locking the door behind them. As they turned and looked inside, a banner read “Professional Wrestling Referee Conference Cart,” which was filled with tens of referees in uniform.

Aiden North: Everyone! Barricade the other door, fast!

Referee A: You heard the champion, let’s lift this table and put it in front of the door. Ok everyone on the count of ten. 

Pete Arrow: Ten?!

Referee A: One! ………………Two! ………………….Three! …………Four!

Aiden and Pete had enough and rushed forward to do it themselves. As Aiden and Pete started to lift the table, Drizzles and Hawaii burst through the door.

Drizzles The Clown: Losing the titles, there’s nowhere to flee, you will now die, with the referees!

A brawl broke out in the cart, Pete trying to throw Hawaii through a window but the window not smashing, while Drizzles slammed Aiden into the table. Aiden grabbed an ink pen that fell and threw it at Drizzles in desperation. Drizzles ducked, and the pen hit a referee in the chest, knocking him unconscious.

The train started to brake, lurching everyone forward, and throwing Pete Arrow off his game. Drizzles and Hawaii got in control, and Drizzles hit a Shining Wizard on Aiden North. As Drizzles went to go for the cover, the train door burst open again, and the train conductor, who happened to be long time veteran Disgruntled Union Worker, stood looked in at the carnage.

Disgruntled Union Worker: What is going on in here?!

All the referees ignored the pinfall, and immediately went over to the distracting Union Worker, trying to get him to leave the carriage.

Hawaii and Drizzles tried to get the referees attention as Pete Arrow helped Aiden up. They unlocked the back door and exited the train, finding themselves stopped at a railroad crossing. Nearby, the only car stopped in the road was an ice cream truck. The Navigators ran up to the window.

Ice Cream Man: Hey boys! How can I help you? We have vanilla, chocolate-

Pete Arrow: Sir, we need your truck, there’s this clown and a masked man and they shot our plane down!

Ice cream Man: Oh, you mean the customers behind you?

Aiden and Pete turned around to find the Strange Crew and 15 referees. The Strange Crew jumped the Navigators, opening the back of the ice cream truck and brawling inside. Aiden North started to overcome Hawaii and locked him in a freezer, holding it shut. Drizzles was punching Pete Arrow, who grabbed a handful of sprinkles and threw them in the eyes of Drizzles. Drizzles was stunned, and Arrow took an ice cream cone, and jammed the pointed edge into the forehead of Drizzles, busting him open. With Drizzles stunned, Pete Arrow grabbed him and hit a powerbomb outside onto the road.

Arrow went for the cover, and the fifteen referees all counted to three, as the Navigators retained the titles. Exhausted, they each made an ice cream cone for themselves and got back on the train, just as it departed.

Back at ringside, the camera focused on Edward and Casey.

Edward Findleton: And a successful defense of the HAW Team Team Championship! A solid victory by the Navigators!

THE Casey Gains: Edward?

Edward Findleton: Hmm?

THE Casey Gains: I’m checking my phone right now. It says a single F16 cost 63 million dollars. Two of them have probably crashed pilotless in the rocky mountains by now.

Edward Findleton: Well the way I see it, that just means we have the money to give that camera man a 5% raise! Good job buddy! Anyway, our next match is the HAW Women’s Championship inside the steel cage!

Athena made her way out, no fear in her eyes. The Women’s champion Sekino The Stunt Pilot followed next. With both women in the ring, the cage lowered and the match began.

Sekino came flying out of the gate on the offensive, but Athena was able to hold off her more powerful attacks. Athena had a few near falls, but when attempting a shoulder tackle at Sekino, missed and went right into the cage. Sekino was able to capitalize, and hit the Moonstomp for the victory in 10:53.

As the bell rang and Sekino’s music played, she didn’t celebrate. Instead, she grabbed Athena by the head and got her up to her feet, leading her over to the area in the cage she hit. Sekino smashed Athena’s head into the metal. Referee Brenda Moses tried to stop her, but Sekino pushed Brenda away.

Edward Findleton: Sekino has won the match! It’s time to stop!

Sekino repeatedly bashed Athena’s head into the cage, breaking a piece of the cage apart to create a hole, and Sekino pushed Athena’s head through the hole.

At that point, Kherti Bhakta came running down. Kherti ran to the other side of the cage and began climbing to try and get into the ring. Sekino saw her, and decided to get one last attack in on Athena. Sekino bounced off the far ropes and hit a running dropkick to the back of Athena. The side of the cage started to fall from the ring to the floor below, with Athena, with Athena’s head and neck getting the brunt of the impact.

Edward Findleton: No!

Kherti immediately stopped climbing the cage, and instead jumped down, to rush over to Athena, her head now under the cage, her body on the other side. Medical crew’s rushed out as well, while Sekino fell to the ground in the ring laughing.

Edward Findleton: I’m not sure what’s funny! She won the match, she didn’t need to do that!

THE Casey Gains: Calm down Edward…let’s go to this video while they help Athena.

Climbing through the mountains were Sensei Onaga, Ozzie Reagan, Trickshot, and Jet Black. As they came over a hill, they found what looked like an abandoned runway, with a zeppelin parked on it.

Jet Black: There it is. The secret lair of Club Corruption.

Trickshot: Night Prince and Ninja must be inside the zeppelin. Let’s go.

The four wrestlers snuck onto the runway, hunched over and walking quietly. They reached the ladder to the blimp, and Jet Black nodded. He climbed up the ladder and peaked in the cabin, then motioned for Sensei Onaga to come up.

Onaga started to climb, but as he got to the last run, a pair of hand pulled him in, and retracted the ladder, as the blimp started to power up.

Ozzie Reagan: Hey! Let us on!

Jet Black: I told you. I promised I would lead you to the lair, but I wouldn’t help you stop them.

Night Prince walked into view, and laughed looking down at Trickshot and Ozzie as the zeppelin started to move.

Night Prince: The Samurais of Power thought they could stop Club Corruption?! Haha! Let’s see how you fair without your leader! Ninja, take her to the skies!

The zeppelin started to gain altitude, as Trickshot and Ozzie ran after it in vain. They eventually gave up, watching the zeppelin, and Sensei Onaga disappear from sight.

Back at the arena, the music of Pastor James began, making his way to the ring..

Edward Findleton: Well folks, we got medical aid for Athena. We hope she’s going to be ok.

THE Casey Gains: Sekino really sunk to a new low tonight.

Edward Findleton: It’s sickening. And now, we have to watch this con-artist come out here? Hopefully Viking whips him across the ring and we can be done with Pastor James!

THE Casey Gains: For Viking’s sake he better, because his wrestling career is on the line.

Viking followed, and as he got to the ring, James extended his hand for a shake, which Viking ignored. With both men ready, the bell rang.

Pastor James immediately rolled out of the ring, and that was his strategy for the majority of the early portion of the match, avoiding contact with Viking and taking breathers as the crowd showered him with boo’s.  Viking had enough and when he finally got ahold of James, didn’t let go and started an all out attack.

James was on the run, but caught a break when he was able to deliver a sneaky low blow with his knee. Pastor James was able to hit Cobra Clutch Slam on Viking and went for the cover, but at the last moment, Viking put his feet on the ropes.

Pastor James stood up and started to celebrate, thinking he had won the match. James rolled out of the ring, grabbed a microphone, and came back into the ring before climbing the ropes.

Pastor James: Play my music! The winner and still pastor, Pastor James!

Referee Dennis Thompson tried to get James down and explained the situation. James started to realize the situation and argued with Thompson, which allowed Viking to recover. Viking grabbed James from behind for a quick german suplex, the microphone flying out of James’ hands. Pastor James was hurt from the impact but managed to crawl to the far corner.

Viking started to approach James, but James grabbed Thompson, using him as a human shield. Thompson and James started to struggle, as Viking took a few steps back.

Edward Findleton: This has to be a disqualification at this point, come on! We’ve seen enough that- wait, we’ve got a fan jumping the barricade!

A woman jumped into the ring, with security chasing her. She grabbed the fallen microphone and clocked Viking in the head with it. Security grabbed her and got her out of the ring, but Viking was down to a knee, holding his head. James pushed Thompson out of the way and hit the Cobra Clutch Slam, and went for the cover. Thompson counted three, and Pastor James picked up the victory in 9:41.

THE Casey Gains: James just won with fan assistance!

Pastor James grabbed the microphone, and started to make his way up the ramp.

Pastor James: Your winner…and…still pastor…Pastor James, thank you!

At that point, the woman broke free of the security, and started running towards James. She grabbed James, who was now the one being used as a shield, to keep the security from her.

Edward Findleton: Wait a minute…that’s not a fan. That’s VCW’s Dixie Boyle!

Dixie grabbed the microphone from James.

Dixie Boyle: Wait y’all! I just need to say something.

Pastor James: Let this fine young woman speak! She deserves to have her words heard! Speak, child!

Dixie Boyle: Pastor, I’m so happy that these past few years you found your father in the Lord. Because I prayed and prayed every night myself that I would find my father too. I’m so happy to be your child, and so blessed to finally meet my dad!

At these words, Pastor James’ eyes shot open in complete surprise. He looked down at Dixie, who gave James a big hug. James was too stunned to speak or move, as security grabbed Dixie and took her away. James watched before slowly making his way backstage, still in a daze.

Viking had recovered in the ring at this point, rubbing his head. The crowd tried to cheer him on a bit, but Viking seemed too disappointed in himself, keeping his head down. He crawled under the ring ropes to exit and walked to the barricade over to what was presumably his wife and children. He gave a hug to them, jumped over the barricade, and his family followed him as he exited through the fans to leave the arena. 

Edward Findleton: I think we have just seen the last of Viking.

THE Casey Gains: Good riddance, the guy beat me here a few years ago, never liked him. How about that Dixie Boyle reveal?!

Edward Findleton: Well as one story ends, another begins! And the same is true with matches, as our next match is for the HAW Women’s Tag Team Championship!

The Solo Girls, Rachel and Crystal Cyclone made their entrance, followed by a loud ovation for Summer Fun.

Edward Findleton: That’s quite the response for Denver's hometown champions!

Daisy Fields and Maple Blossoms seemed to soak in the cheers, posing as they got into the ring. The Solo Girls seemed annoyed at the cheers, and jumped Summer Fun while they posed prior to the start of the match.

The Solo Girls had attempted to capitalize on the start of the match, but some strategic tags evened things out for Summer Fun. No crazy hijinks were needed, as the team work of Daisy and Maple started to click, and ended with Maple Blossom locking in a Figure Four Headscissor on Rachel, who tapped out.

Edward Findleton: And what a title defense for Summer Fun!

THE Casey Gains: The hometown crowd is happy, and these girls are showing they’re a strong team. I think Daisy Fields and Maple Blossom may be names we’ll hear in the tag division for a while.

Edward Findleton: I agree, Casey! Well folks, we’re almost ready for our main event, but-

The screen went static, before coming back to The Insomniac Kenneth Cobb in a darkened room, strapped down to a metal table, and one bright light shining onto his body. Emerging from the darkness were Glenny Pax and Cyberhemoth, who surrounded him.

Kenneth Cobb: Get away from me. I’m not afraid of either of you.

Glenny Pax: Oh, I’m well aware. I actually admire that about you Cobb. You’ve shown no fear to me or my Visitors.

Kenneth Cobb: And if you let me go, I’ll prove it again, and beat you, him, and whatever Visitors you throw at me!

Glenny Pax: You’re going to be let go soon. But…not like you envision. See, I’ve been watching you for a long time, from before our last fight, to after. You’re strong, tough, and yet still it seems you struggle to…sleep.  I’m going to help you with that.

Kenneth Cobb: Yeah? When did you become my doctor?

Glenny Pax: Oh trust me, none of your earthly medical ideas are going to imply. Cyberhemoth, prepare the specimen for the host.

Kenneth Cobb: Host? Specimen? What are you talking about?

Cyberhemoth walked into the darkness for a second, before returning with a jar that had an insect-like creature inside it. 

Kenneth Cobb: Hey…stop! What are you doing?

Cyberhemoth opened the jar up, and held it over Cobb’s face, as Glenny Pax began to laugh.

Kenneth Cobb: Don’t! Don’t do it!

Cyberhemoth began to tip the creature in the jar out, and the feed cut to static before returning to the arena.

Edward Findleton: We apologize for the brief technical difficulties, but are back just in time for the main event, the HAW World Championship match!

Phoenix made his way down to the ring, jumping a bit and looking a little nervous. Mitchell Row followed, accompanied by Scarred Badger and Kitty Kathleen. 

The match began with back and forth offense, with each wrestler getting solid shots in. Phoenix started to take control and stood on the ring apron, preparing for a springboard attack on Row. Before he jumped, Kitty grabbed the leg of Phoenix. He tried to shake free but failed, giving Row enough time to Spear Phoenix through the ropes, off the ring and onto the commentary table. 

Edward Findleton: Both men look out of it! And our table sure as hell is out of it!

Scarred Badger ran to Row and helped him, pushing him in the ring as referee Tom Hunter began a 10 count.  Phoenix started to slowly move around 7, and right before 10, crawled into the ring. 

Edward Findleton: The match continues! Phoenix is still alive!

Row tried to end it once again, picking Phoenix up and attempting a Fireman’s Carry Slam. Phoenix managed to land on his feet and quickly delivered a bicycle kick to Row, knocking him down. Phoenix ran to the top rope. Kitty attempted to grab his feet but was too slow as Phoenix jumped off and hit the Phoenix Splash. He converted this into a cover and picked up the three count to win the HAW World Championship. 

Edward Findleton: We’ve got a new champion!

THE Casey Gains: Phoenix has risen to the top of the summit!

Phoenix looked in disbelief as he was awarded the title. He stared at it a few moments, taking it in, before climbing a rope and raising it. 

Edward Findleton: What a match and what a show Summit of Success was! Thank you all for tuning in, good night!

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