The HAW Throwdown theme kicked the show off.
Edward Findleton: Welcome to HAW Throwdown, tonight we’re in St. Louis, Missouri, and we got a big show tonight as we’re one week away from HAW Downtown Disaster! Our main event is The MuscleGang vs The Biofuel Engineers and The Convict, and we’ll also see Harvey Allison in a non title match against Mayor Briggs!
THE Casey Gains: We’re also going to hear from Pastor James, who is no doubt upset at the events of last night's Lockup, and of course, we look to find out more regarding Dr. Insidious!
As Casey said that, the lights in the arena went out.
THE Casey Gains: Uh oh…did I just summon him?
After a few moments, The Visitors theme played, and the Tag Team Champions, Glenny Pax and Cyberhemoth made their way down to the ring, leading around 50 Visitor minions.
Edward Findleton: Well that’s not Dr. Insidious but this is just as terrifying a site. I don’t care how good Phoenix and Fun Fight Machine are, they can’t get through all these Visitors!
Glenny and Cyberhemoth stood in the ring, as the minions stood on guard on all four sides.
Glenny Pax: I would like to invite The Firing Squad to join us…at the top of the ramp. Consider this a formal invitation to seeing history with your very eyes.
A few moments later, Phoenix and Fun Fight Machine emerged from behind the curtain, unsure of what was planned.
Glenny Pax: History…last week that was the theme, and I promised it will continue tonight. Phoenix, Fun Fight Machine…I contacted a specific man. A man neither of us fear, but instead, want to make an example of. So we gave him an offer. If he comes down to the ring tonight…I will release the Cyberhemoth. He will go back to how he was before I found him. Naturally, the fool took the offer. He would do anything to see his long time friend and companion back, even if it means his end.
Fun and Phoenix glanced at each other, unsure of what was going on, when Rat’s music started up. The crowd cheered at the surprise return.
Edward Findleton: Rat is back!
THE Casey Gains: A great ovation but he has his work cut out for him. It’s been a few years since we saw him and even then, he was more so working as The Behemoth’s manager with just occasional matches. This is going to be tough.
Rat gave a pat on the back to Fun Fight Machine as he walked by, then headed down to the rings, The Visitors parting as he entered.
As he got inside, Rat went up to Cyberhemoth, and spoke some words, seemingly pleading, yet Cyberhemoth just shook his head.
The bell rang, and Rat didn’t hesitate and attacked Cyberhemoth. To everyone’s surprise, Rat was fully in control and had Cyberhemoth stumbling and off balance. As Cyberhemoth tried to attack, Rat was able to counter every move. Rat then managed to pick up Cyberhemoth and hit the Samoan Drop.
Edward Fidnleton: He did it! He got him up and hit it! This is it!
Rat covered but Cyberhemoth kicked out at the last moment. Rat was a little surprised and took a second to take a breather, when Cyberhemoth sat straight up. Rat went on the offense again, but lost his momentum when he missed with a punch which Cyberhemoth countered by giving a knee to Rat’s chest. After that, it was all Cyberhemoth, and he eventually picked Rat up and hit the Powerbomb Shoulderbreaker, covering him and pinning him in 7:05.
As the bell rang, Glenny joined Cyberhemoth in the ring, and the two started to repeat their finishing moves onto Rat, time and time again. Fun and Phoenix started to make their way down the ramp, but The Visitors all gathered together, forming a wall. The Firing Squad could only watch as the assault continued, until the tag champs finally had enough. They exited the ring, and with the Visitors as a shield, departed through the crowd.
Edward Findleton: Rat almost did it but…Cyberhemoth is just too strong. While we check on Rat after that horrible attack, we’re going backstage to Douglas Brunswick.
Douglas was walking backstage, holding his phone and was on speaker with Delilah.
Douglas Brunswick: Look, I don’t know what’s going on. That Insidious must have got Freezerman’s phone and texted me to go to that creepy building last week.
Delilah: I’m really sorry. Perhaps you can meet me in my office and we can discuss how to resolve this?
Douglas Brunswick: I mean the easiest thing is to ban Dr. Insidious from ever showing up in HAW again, he nearly killed Norbert last week!
Delilah: It was so terrible to watch. I’m sorry you had to see that. I’m in my office if you need someone to talk to.
Douglas Brunswick: I don’t need…well, actually it looks like I’m here.
Brunswick stopped at a door that had Delilah’s name on it, then knocked. Delilah’s voice was heard on the phone, but not from inside.
Delilah: Come in.
Brunswick opened the door and entered the small, compact room, finding himself alone with just a small table, chair, and office supplies.
Brunswick: …Hello? Delilah? You’re not in here, I’m alone/
The Delilah voice on the phone suddenly sounded low and demonic.
“Delilah”: You’re not alone.
The door slammed shut, and Dr. Insidious had been hiding behind it. He jumped Brunswick and began to attack him, knocking his phone down. Dr. Insidious had Brunswick down, and picked up an office chair that he was about to bring down on Brunswick. Brunswick had been feeling for some sort of weapon, and found a mug filled with coffee, that he threw into the face of Insidious. Dr. Insidious was stunned, and while the mask blocked most, some seemed to get into his eyes. Brunswick quickly scrambled out of the room and slammed the door shut.
As he got his composure back and recuperated, his expression turned to determination. Brunswick opened the office door again, but Dr. Insidious was not inside. Brunswick. He checked the few hiding spots Insidious could be and found nothing, only his phone. As he picked it up, the demonic Delilah voice was heard again.
“Delilah”: See you next week!
The call ended, and a disturbed Brunswick quickly left the room.
Edward Findleton: Well uhh, that’s absolutely scary.
THE Casey Gains: I try to remain impartial, but I’m really hoping Brunswick wins next week and we don’t see Dr. Insidious again….but if Dr. Insidious were to win, I think he would be easily the best HAW World Champion to ever exist, and I promise to talk him up every week to secure his happiness with me!
Harvey Allison’s music then started up, and he made his way to the ring for his next match. Mayor Briggs came out, along with Bigg Pimpin’ Alex and The United States.
Edward Findleton: Well, he’s had a week to plan things out, let’s see if he can make the most of this match!
The match was fairly even, and Mayor Briggs showed he still had what it takes to be a National Champion again. However, the power of Harvey Allison started to come into play, and he began to take control. Briggs seemed to expect this, and The United States and Bigg Pimpin’ Alex started to try to interfere and mess with referee Tom Hunter.
As Hunter tried to regain control, Tyler Ford came running down the ramp suddenly. Both Briggs and Allison were surprised, and as Ford slid into the ring, Allison slid out. Ford followed, and Harvey Allison took off running up the ramp with Ford in pursuit.
With no competitor in the ring, Tom Hunter eventually got to a count out and awarded Briggs the victory. Mayor Briggs shrugged, then raised his fist in the air taking in the win, celebrating with The United States and Alex as he went to the back.
Edward Findleton: I’m not sure that’s what Mayor Briggs had planned but it looks like he’ll take it.
THE Casey Gains: It’s a win over the National Champion, that does count for something.
Pastor James music started up, and he made his way down to the ring, looking angry.
Pastor James: Brothers, sisters…tonight, we talk about…redemption. Redemption is a path many of us set out on. For all the sins we commit, we yearn to redeem our souls. This path we travel…it’s not easy. It’s littered with challenges and temptations, yet we want to persist. But what makes us continue? There has to be a purpose. That’s what gets you through it all. I recently discovered my purpose…is to care for my daughter. I want what’s best for her. I want to finally be there for her. And last night at Lockup, what I saw Cole Arcane do…has made me angrier than the devil himself. So Cole Arcane, I want to face you next week, and when you’re finally getting up from another loss, I want you to remember it was YOU who caused this to happen.
At that moment, Cole Arcane stepped up to the top of the ramp, smiling.
Cole Arcane: I accept your challenge James. I accept whatever is going to happen. I’d love more than anything to come down there and shut you up right now but…I promised I’d be on my best behavior this week in return for no charges being filed against me. So I’ll stay up here and just tell you this…you see your daughter as your purpose? This guiding light that has inspired you to become a new man? James…you’ve always been a terrible man, a pathetic conartist, and a below average wrestler. But Dixie Boyle isn’t your “purpose.” She’s your weakness. You finally have something that you care about that isn’t you…and I’m so excited to exploit that. I’ll see you next week in the ring…and I’ll see Dixie around.
Cole laughed and walked to the back. Pastor James looked visibly upset, before exiting the ring.
Edward Findleton: Well it’s official, Pastor James vs Cole Arcane, next week at Downtown Disaster! There’s going to be some great wrestling next week, but we still have some wrestling tonight, with our main event!
The MuscleGang’s music started up, and out came Crash MuscleGate, Frederic St. Pierre, and Lovable Liam. The Biofuel Engineers and the Convict followed.
As the match started, the MuscleGang still made attempts to win over The Convict, but he ultimately rebuked them. The action finally got underway, and both trios managed to trade some solid offense. In the end, Crash MuscleGate pinned The Convict, with a look of regret in his eye, in 11:31.
The MuscleGang celebrated their win, and seemed to feel like they were getting back on track. As The Convict recovered with the help of the Biofuel Engineers, the losing team quickly grabbed some steel chairs and attacked The MuscleGang.
Edward Findleton: Oh come on! Convict, you had your chance to be on the winning team.
THE Casey Gains: True, but atleast he’s not being beat up by a chair!
The attacks kept going on, but the crowd started to cheer when Scarred Badger came running down, holding a sock full of quarters. Badger got into the ring, hitting Sydney Mason and then Dalton Elkins, knocking them out. The Convict turned to him and got hit with the quarters as well, knocking him off balance against the ropes, only to bounce back and get by a Big Boot. Scarred Badger then helped each member of the MuscleGang up, with all three looking a bit surprised. Crash finally seemed to understand and extended his hand into the circle of wrestlers. Liam put his hand on Crash’s, and St. Pierre put his on Liam’s. The three looked at Scarred Badger, who seemed hesitant, but finally sighed and accepted the outcome, putting his hand on top. The three original MuscleGang members cheered and hugged Badger, who seemed to already be regretting his choice.
Edward Findleton: I think…Scarred Badger is the newest MuscleGang member?
THE Casey Gains: Why would he put himself through this torture?!
Edward Findleton: Well good for him, doing the right thing! On that note, we’re about out of time, so we’ll see you next week at Downtown Disaster. Goodnight!
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