Dark Matches: King Donovan defeated Avery Rage, The Biofuel Engineers (Sydney Mason and Dalton Elkins) defeated The Lumberjacks (Boom Boom and Thundercrack), Strawberry Bates Hill and The Rookie Kyle Higgins defeated Team Sentinel (Billy Taylor and Wesley Wagner)
The HAW Theme played to start the show.
Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW, Downtown Disaster, in Miami, Florida! We’ve got eight great matches tonight! All titles are on the line, including our main event, Franco Mancini vs Peter “Carnage” Horn!
THE Casey Gains: We’ve also got Penny “The Hammer Downs” vs Kherti Bhakta, Phoenix vs Mayor Briggs, Bu and Green against the Samurais of Power, and The Stable vs Exotic Delights to round out the championship matches.
Edward Findleton: And some very personal matches, including Georgios Stanellis vs Scarred Badger, Cole Arcane vs Harvey Allison, and our first match of the night, The Musclegang Bros vs The Visitors!
As the arena went dark, the familiar spotlight lit up the top of the stage, and Glenny Pax, Cyberhemoth, Kenneth Cobb, and The Venator stepped into the light. The foursome walked down with a purpose, the spotlight following them the whole time as they entered the ring. Their opponents entered next. Crash, Liam, and St. Pierre wore outfits that match their AI generated attires, while Brunswick was wearing the “MuscleGang Bros” T-shirt, looking slightly embarrassed to have it on. Crash, Liam, and St. Pierre found a few fans in the crowd with the shirt on, stopping for quick pictures along the way, before all four men made their way to the ring.
As the match started, the MuscleGang Bros all made quick tags, and were able to isolate Cyberhemoth. Brunswick hit the Lifting Reverse DDT, and in a huge shock, eliminated Cyberhemoth first.
Edward Findleton: Glenny Pax looks shocked! He can’t believe it! That’s two weeks in a row Brunswick has pinned that monster!
Brunswick tagged in Crash, while Cobb became the legal man, but Cyberhemoth looked furious as he came too. Without hesitation, Cyberhemoth grabbed Crash and lifted him over his head and went to the ring ropes. Cyberhemoth tossed Crash outside the ring, over and through the announce table. As Crash hit the ground, he started clutching his shoulder in pain.
THE Casey Gains: It looks like Crash might need a doctor, he’s in some pain.
As a medic rushed over to Crash and checked on him, the medic went to referee Tom Hunter and ring announcer Bradley Wallace.
Bradley Wallace: Ladies and Gentlemen, Crash MuscleGate is being pulled from the match by the HAW Medical Staff!
The crowd booed, as Cyberhemoth finally left, bringing it down to a three vs three.
Crash’s injury however, seemed to spark the MuscleGang Bros. Liam entered the ring, and managed to eventually hit a Tiger Bomb on Cobb, pinning him. St. Pierre entered against the Venator, and this time St. Pierre got the better of the Venator, pinning him after the Butterfly DDT. It was now a three on one, and Glenny reluctantly entered. The MuscleGang Bros wasted no time, hitting triple team moves, and Brunswick eventually hitting Pax with a Lifting Reverse DDT to pin Pax, and win the match for the MuscleGang Bros.
Edward Findleton: Well that was a very resounding win for Brunswick, Liam, and St. Pierre!
THE Casey Gains: I think the momentum was completely changed when Cyberhemoth got pinned, even Crash’s crash landing didn’t change things.
Edward Findleton: Hopefully he’s alright! Well, we’ve got our first defense shot next, as The Stable face off against The Exotic Delights, and if Exotic loses, they are banned from teaming up again!
The Exotic Delights walked out first. They passed a fan who was waving a sign that read “Bye Bye Exotic Delights” and Pheung grabbed it and ripped it in half, not amused. The Stable followed next, and Jenna and Hazel wasted no time, as Jenna led a charge down to the ring and slid right in and immediately attacked Lela.
Referee Brenda Moses was able to finally get control and start the match properly, but the surprise attack helped The Stable. Jenna and Hazel seemed to be fueled by revenge from the attack on Zoey Chambers, but Exotic quickly countered with some underhanded tactics.
Hazel Glover was out cold, and Lela went to the top rope. Jenna had enough, and came into the ring as Lela jumped off attempting to hit her Diving Corkscrew Moonsault, but instead was caught in midair by Jenna Ingram.
Jenna still held Lela and used her as a battering ram to knock Phueng off the apron. Hazel started to recover enough, and Hazel and Jenna delivered an Aided Piledriver to Lela. Hazel went for the cover and got the three count.
Edward Findleton: And The Stable retain, and…The Exotic Delights can no longer team up!
Jenna and Hazel celebrated with the titles, while Phueng went to check on Lela. Phueng helped Lela get to her feet, both team members looking disappointed. Phueng opened her arms out for a hug, but a frustrated Lela pushed Phueng away, and walked out of the ring.
THE Casey Gains: This isn’t how I saw Exotic Delights ending. Phueng looks shocked, Lela looks over everything…these two women are about to start new chapters of their careers.
Backstage, Night Prince and Ninja were looking back and forth, keeping an eye out.
Night Prince: A perfect plan if I do say so myself, Ninja. We wait for the Samurais to turn the corner…and ambush then! Freezerman needs competitors, we come in…and we win the tag team titles! Nothing can thwart this plan! Bwahaha!
As Night Prince and Ninja laughed, a bright light flashed, and the two froze in their spot. Glenny, Cyberhemoth, Cobb, and the Venator walked by, all looking in a bit of pain and worse for the wear.
Glenny Pax: That’s not a bad idea…I think we’ll steal that plan for ourselves! After our rough start tonight, we’re glad you two are so agreeable….Stick around! Hahaha!
The Visitors left, leaving Club Corruption frozen in place.
Edward Findleton: Well we’ve got a great match, it’s the HAW National Championship, as Phoenix takes on Mayor Briggs!
Phoenix walked out first, accompanied by Fun Fight Machine. The two were much more upbeat and even a bit casual, seemingly laughing and joking as they got ready. Mayor Briggs followed, with his City Council of The United States and Bigg Pimpin’ Alex behind him. Briggs seemed more serious than his opponents, seemingly talking strategy with his council members the whole way down to the ring.
The match started, Phoenix surprised Briggs with dirty wrestling, going for an eye poke and hair pulling. After a few minutes, Alex had seen enough and complained to referee Tom Hunter. With Hunter’s back turned, Phoenix hit a low blow on Briggs, and went for a roll up, grabbing Briggs’ tights.
Edward Findleton: We can have a new champion if Hunter turns around!
Tom Hunter finally looked and went for a count, but Briggs kicked out, and rolled out of the ring to recover and talk to Alex and The United States.
THE Casey Gains: I don’t think Briggs was ready for this, and it looks like the City Council is changing course with a new strategy!
As Briggs recovered, the match continued, with Briggs wrestling cleanly, and was able to counter Phoenix’s dirty wrestling. Phoenix seemed to have seen enough, and rolled out of the ring to grab a chair. Phoenix went into the ring with it, and Hunter stood in front of him. At that moment, Fun Fight Machine slid in, holding a pipe, and cracked it across the back of Briggs. Tom Hunter turned around, and saw Briggs on the ground, and Fun holding the pipe. Hunter motioned to the timekeeper for a Disqualification, and ended the match.
Ring Announcer Bradley Wallace: The winner of this match as a result of a disqualification, Mayor Briggs!
Though in pain, Briggs forced a smile as he rolled out of the ring, with the United States helping him up and Alex taking his title for him. In the ring, Fun Fight Machine has his head down, and Phoenix approached him. Phoenix gave a shrug as if to say “What can you do?” then gave Fun a hug and smiled. Fun seemed to be in a bit better spirits, and the two fist bumped and exited the ring.
Edward Findleton: Well, Phoenix’s strategy worked great out of the gate, but Briggs survived the onslaught, and ended up coming out the victor!
THE Casey Gains: Fun Fight Machine got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Listen Edward, take it from me, it’s tough to cheat in the ring. You need to develop that skill over time, these two have some learning to do in regards to that aspect of wrestling.
Edward Findleton: Well I think our next match will be much more fair, as Green and Bu defend against the Samurais of Power!
Backstage, Trickshot and Ozzie Reagan, with Sensei Onaga were warming up, when Niko Green and RJ Bu approached them.
Niko Green: Once again, thanks for being good sports this whole time. Wrestling can get..dramatic. People try to raise the stakes all the time, but sometimes, a solid good wrestling match is just great to participate in.
Sensei Onaga: I agree. The world would be a better place if everyone acted with honor. Let’s all go to the ring as one, to show unity in the fact we don’t need crazy hijinks to be entertaining.
As the Samurais, Bu, and Green started to walk, they turned a corner and at the end of the hallway stood Glenny Pax, Cyberhemoth, Cobb, and The Venator.
Glenny Pax: The Tag Team Champions…and their challengers. Minions, attack!
Coming through side doors was a group of nameless masked minion Visitors. The Samurais and the champs teamed up, fighting off the attack. The five were able to successfully knock out Visitors after Visitor, and were approaching Glenny and his core. As Onaga karate chopped the final Visitor to the ground, Glenny sneered.
Glenny Pax: This earth rotation is just not our earth rotation. Retreat the mothership! This isn’t the last you will have seen of us!
Glenny and the three others ran away, leaving the Samurais, Bu, and Green to finally make their way down to ringside.
Edward Findleton: Well look at that, we’re basically getting two matches for the price of one!
THE Casey Gains: That had to be exhausting. If I was the losing team, I’d complain to Freezerman to invalidate the match and give a rematch. But none of these idiots would do it…….Maybe Niko, possibly, but none of the other four.
The match began, and it was a completely fair and clean match. The Samurai’s of Power showcased excellent teamwork and martial arts, but Bu and Green continued to compliment each other well, and successfully retained when Bu pinned Ozzie after a Corkscrew Neckbreaker in 8:01.
As the match concluded, Onaga helped his Samurais up, and the Samurai’s of Power shook the hands of Bu and Green.
Edward Findleton: Some great respect from the Samurai’s of Power to the tag champs, as RJ Bu and Niko Green continue their reign!
Backstage, Witchmere and Bethany Watts were seen in a heated discussion with Jessie Parran, who had Smiling Sally as well as Drizzles and Hawaii behind her.
Jessie Parran: If one team deserves a tag title match for next half of the season, it’s The Strange Crew!
Bethany Watts: What have you done this year? Nothing! Witchmere and I should get it!
Jessie Parran: You two aren’t even a team!
As the argument continued and got louder, Freezerman stepped into the frame.
Freezerman: I couldn’t help but overhear this discussion, and I’m so glad you’re passionate about the fall season! I like that passion so much, that I want both teams to spend all summer preparing, because the main event of our first show next fall will be Bethany Watts and Witchmere vs The Strange Crew, in a number one contender’s match!
Both teams seemed satisfied and with some nods, departed. Witchmere went her own way but as she stopped, then turned her head, to see Jonah Webb sitting in a corner alone. Witchmere approached him.
Witchmere: …If I tear your head off your neck right now, do you think Freezerman would take me out of the match?
Jonah Webb: Witchmere? Are you still…angry at me for…ending our partnership? That was months ago.
Witchmere grabbed Webb by the throat
Witchmere: Attacking me after my first loss. I don’t forget, of course I’m angry!
Jonah Webb: It was a mistake! It was MY mistake!
Webb pushed Witchmere’s hand away so he was free, and took a few deep breaths.
Jonah Webb: It was my mistake, you weren’t who I thought you were…You may never forgive me, but it’s ok. For the first time in my life, I’ve stepped out of the darkness…and I’ve seen the light.
Jonah Webb walked away from Witchmere without saying another word, Witchmere glaring at him the entire time.
THE Casey Gains: Well speaking of light and darkness, our next match will hopefully end the darkness that has enveloped the perfect power couple of HAW, Mitchell Row and Kitty Kayleen.
Edward Findleton: A match that they won’t be in! Scarred Badger faces Georgios Stanellis!
Georgios Stanellis came out first, accompanied by Mitchell Row and Kitty Kayleen. Georgios gave a hug to Kitty at the top of the ramp, and received a big hug from Mitchell Row, before heading down to the ring himself. Stanellis got into the ring, with Row clapping and cheering him on, when Badger came out of the entryway with a chair and slammed Row in the back. Badger delivered a few more shots to Row, stopping only when he saw Stanellis running down the ramp at him. Both men met halfway, and started brawling.
Scarred Badger had the advantage outside the ring, throwing Stanellis into the ringpost, steps, and using weapons, all before the match even started. As the men finally got to in the ring and the bell rang, Stanellis, though worn down, was able to fight back through technique and counters. Georgios was eventually able to lock in the Boston Crab, and Scarred Badger tapped out in an official time of 5:22. Stanellis kept the hold in for another 15 seconds after the bell rang, before finally letting go.
Edward Findleton: And Georgios Stanellis wins!
THE Casey Gains: If this was a hardcore match, I think Badger could have won this, but once we got to wrestling, Georgios pulled through!
Stanellis made his way back up the ramp, and paramedics were starting to help Row up. Row smiled and Stanellis gave him a thumbs up but walked past him to go to Kitty, picking her up off her feet and spinning her around before giving a long hug. Stanellis and Kitty started to head to the back, before stopping and motioning for Row to follow them. Row seemed to pause, looking at the ring towards Scarred Badger, then at Stanellis, before shaking his head to clear his mind and limped after them.
THE Casey Gains: What a match Edward, and what a great win by Stanellis. Row was so in awe at that performance he was speechless!
Edward Findleton: Or maybe just recovering from the broken spine he received! Either way, we need to move onto our next match, the two newest HAW roster members go head to head, it’s Cole Arcane vs Harvey Allison!
Harvey Allison came out first, posing and taking in the reaction, which was mostly booing. Harvey smiled as he made his way to the ring, very confident. Cole Arcane’s music followed next, and he stepped out from the curtain to the stage, also taking in the fan’s reaction, but on the complete other end of the spectrum.
Edward Findleton: Miami is ready, and every HAW fan is ready, for the first match of Cole Arcane!
Arcane looked to be on more of a mission than Allison, never taking his eyes off of him as they got into the ring. As the match began, Allison approached Arcane, and leaned forward and pointed to his cheek, offering Arcane the first shot for free. While Allison grinned, Arcane didn’t hesitate and immediately hit an uppercut on Harvey Allison.
THE Casey Gains: After a shot like that Handsome Harvey Allison may not be so handsome!
The shot seemed to knock Harvey off his game, and Arcane was in control. Harvey was able to get a few occasional lucky shots in, but each time his momentum was stopped by the more experienced Arcane, until Cole Arcane hit the Running Bulldog at Allison, pinning him.
Edward Findleton: And Cole Arcane wins his debut match! A great effort!
As Arcane celebrated, his music was cut off by Pastor James. James stepped out on the top of the stage, and Arcane motioned with his hands for James to meet him in the ring. James started to walk down, but stopped at the halfway point, scratching his chin and thinking. Arcane kept encouraging James to come into the ring, but didn’t see Ivy Clarke and Dixie Boyle sneak into the back of the ring. Clarke hit Arcane with a low blow, and James quickly ran into the ring. The three started stomping Cole Arcane, until James, Dixie, and Ivy lifted up Arcane, and Pastor James hit the Cobra Clutch Slam onto Cole Arcane. James, Dixie, and Ivy all raised their arms up in triumph.
Edward Findleton: And of course, Pastor James ruins everything.
THE Casey Gains: I don’t like to give advice to people I hate, but James, you really need to remember that Cole Arcane is a man KNOWN for holding grudges. I highly doubt this will be forgotten.
Edward Findleton: While the ring clears out, check out this pre-taped video package we were told to show you!
In a VCW ring, announcers Su Jun, Eve Solace, and Chet Citrus stood inside, the arena around them empty.
Su Jun: Hey HAW Fans! The path to HAW begins at VCW, and we’re here to give you some quick updates!
Chet Citrus: That’s right baby, we’ve recently had an upset of the century! Team Sentinel lost their tag titles to the debuting Schoolboys…who won with a Schoolboy!
Eve Solace: The Woman’s championship also changed hands, as Brooke Bolt lost to Alicia McCarthy, making McCarthy the first two time champon!
Su Jun: And the underdog story of Connor Andrews ended, as he challenged VCW Champion Marc Sawyer, but ultimately came up short!
Eve Solace: There’s a lot of great action around at VCW. We’re happy to give you updates, but we’d love for you to attend a show in person!
Chet Citrus: I hope to see all you cool cats around! Back to Edward and THE……Casey Gains!
Edward Findleton: Did I say pre-taped? I meant, obviously live! Thank you Chet Citrus! Well we’re getting ready for a great match, it’s a Last Woman Standing match between Penny “The Hammer” Downs and the HAW Women’s Champion, Kherti Bhakta!
Penny walked out first, already holding a hammer up in the air, ready to do some damage. Kherti followed next, wearing a hooded robe resembling that of a white tiger as she made her way to the ring.
Referee Brenda Moses started the match, and Kherti immediately approached Penny calmly, pointing at the hammer. Kherti seemed to want Penny to put it down, and Penny nodded, throwing the hammer out of the ring, then extending her hand for a shake. Kherti nodded, and accepted the handshake, before breaking away, circling each other, and beginning some proper wrestling.
Edward Findleton: The object of this match is to keep your opponent down for a 10 count. There’s no rules, but it seems they’ve come to an agreement to keep it a pure wrestling match.
THE Casey Gains: I’m telling you Edward, at one point, Kherti or Penny will get desperate, and the weapons are going to come flying out.
As the match continued on, both women were able to take control, and get counts of around 4 or 5, but neither came close to the 10 count. Penny started to pull out all stops, and managed to get Kherti on the top rope, and deliver a top rope superplex. However, Kherti managed to get to her feet at 8, shocking Penny.
Penny continued her attack, but Kherti managed to counter her, and regain control. This time, Kherti managed to get a dazed Penny on the top rope. Kherti looked outside the ring and nodded, then began climbing the ropes, behind Penny.
Edward Findleton: Last month Kherti knocked out Penny with a Straight Jacket German Suplex from the apron outside the ring…now she’s on the top rope!
THE Casey Gains: Edward look out, Kherti looks like she has her eye on our table!
From the top rope to the outside of the ring, Kherti delivered the Straight Jacket German Suplex to Penny Downs. Kherti managed to land on her feet away from the table a bit, but Downs went flying through the table.
Edward Findleton: I don’t believe it! Penny is out, I think Kherti is out…I think Brenda Moses needs to stop this match!
THE Casey Gains: The count can’t begin though until one of these women starts to get on her feet, there’s no draws tonight!
Slowly, Kherti managed to start moving, and rolled herself into the ring. She used the ropes to get to her feet, and Brenda Moses began the count
Edward Findleton: This should be it, we’re at 1….now we’re at 2.
At that point, the music of Sekino The Stunt Pilot blasted through the arena. Kherti’s head snapped back to the entryway.
Edward Findleton: Wait wait wait! No! No! Not now! Tell me she’s not coming out here!
After a few moments, Sekino walked out on the stage, an evil grin on her face. As she got down to the ring, she stopped, and looked at the hammer Penny had previously discarded. Sekino laughed and picked it up before heading into the ring. Kherti tried to charge Sekino, but Sekino easily side stepped her and cracked the hammer across her back. Sekino started delivering hammershot after hammershot to Kherti.
Edward Findleton: The Stunt Pilot felt those hammer blows last year at End of the Trail, and she’s getting some sadistic glee returning the favor.
After enough hits, Sekino kicked Kherti outside of the ring towards the ramp, opposite of Penny’s side. Sekino then climbed the rope, and jumped outside onto Kherti, hitting the Moonstomp. Kherti clutched her ribs, gasping for air, while Sekino laughed and made her way back up the ramp, stopping to watch.
THE Casey Gains: …And it looks like Penny is starting to stir!
Penny went to the barricade, and used it to slowly pull herself to her feet. Once standing, Brenda Moses started the ten count. The entire time, Kherti never stood up, still seemingly trying to breathe properly. Moses finally counted to ten and the bell rang.
Ring Announcer Bradley Wallace: The winner of this match and the new HAW Women’s Champion…Penny…The Hammer…Downs!
Brenda Moses ran out of the ring to hand Penny the title who held up and smiled, exhausted, then looked around. She didn’t see any sign of Kherti, but saw Sekino at the top of the stage, who burst out laughing. The smile dropped from Penny’s face, and she limped to the opposite side of the ring, where she saw Kherti, now being attended to by medical. Penny looked disheartened, the title dropping from a weak grip as her shoulders slumped. Penny left the title behind and went over to check on Kherti, as staff helped her to the back.
Edward Findleton: Well Penny Downs has achieved her goal of being champion…but Casey, I don’t think this is how she wanted to do it.
THE Casey Gains: I’ll hand it to her, she talked about wanting to be taken seriously, to be respected…I think she’s earned respect from the fans tonight, but I feel like Penny hasn’t earned the respect of herself yet.
Edward Findleton: Well while we have Kherti getting helped in the back, we still have one more match, our main event!
The challenger of Peter “Carnage” Horn, with Alfred Karneus, came out first. Walking down the aisle, Karneus opened the Book of Carnage and showed it to the family, with Franco Mancini’s name already written inside. Horn looked up at the ramp and roared, ready for his opponent, as Franco Mancini walked out moments later. Mancini took a slow methodical walk down to the ring, circling the ring a full lap before entering it.
Mancini gave the belt to referee Dennis Thompson who held it up to the crowd, then started the match. Mancini and Horn stared each other down from opposite sides of the rings, waiting for someone to make a move. Franco finally decided to charge Horn with a flying crossbody but got caught in midair, and Horn began to position Mancini for the Side Sitout Powerslam.
Edward Findleton: Can he hit it out of the gate?!
Mancini struggled and managed to break free, and as Horn turned, Mancini Whacked Horn, with the throat thrust. Horn stumbled backwards but Mancini grabbed him and hit the Pickpocket, a Reverse STO. Mancini quickly covered Horn, and the arena let out a loud gasp of shock as Thompson counted out to three.
THE Casey Gains: What the hell just happened?!
Edward Findleton: Is that official? Did he really just pin Horn in seconds?!
Outside the ring, Karneus’ jaw was dropped in shock, as Franco rolled out and grabbed his title, pushing past Karneus in the process. Franco looked into the camera.
Franco Mancini: Bigger they are, the harder they fall!
As Karneus went into the ring to check on Horn, Horn slowly started to realize what happened, Franco walked up to the top of the ramp and held his title up, before exiting.
Edward Findleton: This arena is in shock…this is the shortest HAW World Championship match in history…Peter “Carnage” Horn has suffered his first loss in HAW.
THE Casey Gains: And it couldn’t have come at a worse time.
Horn started to stand up, still woozy. At that point, Jonah Webb started to walk down the ramp, and into the ring. He went face to face with Horn, and started to shout at him.
Jonah Webb: See?! I told you! I told you this would happen!
Horn glared at Webb, intensely angry, then nodded. Horn turned towards Karneus, and connected with a clothesline. Karneus was knocked out, and Horn picked up his limp body, and delivered a Side Sitout Powerslam to Alfred Karneus.
Edward Findleton: What just happened?!
THE Casey Gains: I think…the Book of Carnage just ended.
Webb motioned for Horn to follow him, who did, and the two exited the ring.
Edward Findleton: Jonah Webb talked about how Witchmere wasn’t the one…how he finally found his light…if Peter Horn is the one Jonah Webb was looking for, HAW might be in trouble. We’ll have some time to regroup this off season, but Casey, I can’t wait for the autumn. Thank you for tuning into Downtown Disaster! We’ll see you this fall! Good night!
