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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