(5/10/21) CruiserClash

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Addy A, the new centre of the CruiserClash universe is walking backstage, the cameras follows her bountiful derriere (because ratings!) She hops and skips with a joyous beat when she happens upon the current Cruiserweight Champion, Regan Voorhees. Regan has set herself with her own Café of Parisian design. In front of her sits a screen showing the action of CruiserClash, as she prepares herself for tonight's Main Event. Flop hides under the table. To her right sits Action Wrestling's Cruiserweight Championship Belt on a beautiful velvet pillow, lilac in colour. Addy hop-skip comes to a stop as she stares at the Cruiserweight Champion and her Championship. Regan keeps her attention on the monitor, as she sips tea from her delicate china.

Addy A: Hey ya Miss Piggy.

Regan Voorhees: Hello.

Regan waves with all the elegance of royalty, and duly returns to ignoring the intrusion on her preparation time.

Addy A: I'm fuckin' talkin' to ya, Piggy.

Regan waves her off with the back of her hand. A frustrated Addy shoves title of it's resting post as she storms off in a huff unable to rankle Action Wrestling's Cruiserweight Champion, Regan Voorhees.

Regan continues to sip her tea and watch the A-Show action on her personal monitor.

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Oniro Mou - Yianni Terzi plays as Atara walks out from the back and down to the ring.

Katta Pult: Atara Themis, huh? She’s looking good and this crowd looks interested to see what she can bring to Action Wrestling!

Jimmy Garcia: Momma Mia! She looks spicy to me!

Katta Pult: Ok, calm down there, Jimmy. This isn’t Monday Night Clash and you’re not Billy.

Sickman by Alice in Chains begins to play over the Arena PA, the lights drop out and remain off for a few minutes as the song plays. When the music finishes, the lights in the Arena come back on and Flop is standing uncomfortably close to Adeline Floyd with a mischievous smirk on his face.

Katta Pult: It’s been about a month since we last saw Flop wrestle a match on CruiserClash!

Jimmy Garcia: Yeah, I guess they want to see how this newcomer does against one of CruiserClash’s veterans!

The referee signals for the bell to begin the match.

Flop grabs Atara and hits a few chops before sending him back into the turnbuckle with a boot to the gut and a huge right hand. He whips Atara out of the corner into the opposite turnbuckle and lets Atara stumble out and hits a scoop slam! Flop stomps on Atara and lifts him back up hitting a suplex! Flop goes for a cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Atara kicks out. Flop grabs Atara and hits a few chops and sends him to the ropes and goes for a clothesline! Atara ducks and lets Flop turn around and hits a dropkick! Flop goes down to the canvas before rolling to his knees where Atara meets him with a kick to the head! Atara pins Flop!

ONE!

TWO!

Flop gets a shoulder out and rolls to the corner where Atara helps him to his feet just to whip him out of the corner into the other turnbuckles hitting a powerslam! Atara pins Flop!

One!

Two!

Flop gets another shoulder up.

Jimmy Garcia: It was almost over!

Katta Pult: I thought it was!

This time Atara picks up Flop and goes for a suplex but Flop gets out of it and hits SUPERKICKTOTHEDICK! Atara is out! Flop covers!

One!

Two!

Thre-

NO!!

Jimmy Garcia: Atara GETS A SHOULDER UP!!

Katta Pult: THIS MATCH IS EVENLY MATCHED!

Flop whips Atara to the ropes and goes for a kick but Atara catches the boot and whips Flop around and hits Birth of Venus! Atara has him down for the count!

ONE!!

TWO!!

Flop KICKS OUT!!

Jimmy Garcia: WOW! I DIDNT THINK Flop COULD KICK OUT!

Katta Pult: THEY GO BACK AND FORTH WITH MOMENTUM!

Atara lifts Flop to his feet and goes for another suplex but Flop gets out of it one more time! This time Flop whips Atara to the ropes but both superstars hit a clothesline sending the other one down!

Jimmy Garcia: Both of them are down!

Katta Pult: Who can take advantage!

Atara gets to their feet and turns around and Flop rakes the eyes! The ref warns Flop but he flips around over Atara and rolls them up!!

One!

Two!

Three!

DING DING DING

Katta Pult: Flop wins!! Flop wins!

Jimmy Garcia: I don't like that win, the ref saw the rake to the eyes!

Katta Pult: And Flop was warned! You get at least one warning, if not for one warning then there'd be no rules, Jimmy and we can't have a society with no rules!

Jimmy Garcia: Wait what? How did ya flip that on me?

We fade to a commercial.

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Jimmy Garcia: Welcome back to CruiserClash, ladies and gentlemen. It's been a great show so far.

Katta Pult: Until you started talking again.

Jimmy Garcia: Ignoring that. Next up, we have a battle of youth versus experience as one of our newcomers takes on one of the stalwarts of CruiserClash.

Katta Pult: Way to narrow it down, genius. That was sarcasm, by the way.

Man on Fire starts to play and pyro comes from the ramp and Marco makes a pose on the ramp. He comes down the aisle and fives the fans as he does.

Adilene Floyd: ladies and gentlemen from Tampa Florida he stands five feet eleven inches and weighs in at one hundred eighty seven pounds. He is the Man on Fire MARCO ROSSI!!!!

Jimmy Garcia: Marco looked great in his debut last week, and now he's looking to try and get his first win on CruiserClash.

Katta Pult: Way to state the obvious, Jimmy. What's next? You gonna tell us that professional wrestlers wrestle professionally?

Jimmy Garcia: Can't you just focus on the match?

The crowd goes nuts and he makes another pose and pyro comes from the turnbuckle.

Katta Pult: Can't you? I know it's hard for you to keep your composure around someone as great as I am, but can you at least try to focus on the wrestlers that our great Jim Mud has allowed to compete on his show?

Pulses of light flashbang the arena before going completely dark. “Kikotei” by King Gnu power chords bring a somber yet focused Masuda Teijin to the stage. Fans cheer as he makes his appearance on the ramp while lights remain low like a platinum dusk. Teijin wears a black-silver coat studded by miscellaneous bits of metal shaped like skulls and spines. Bursts of blinding white pyro fire off around him at the first break into its rapid chorus. He doesn't budge.

Adilene Floyd: On his way to the ring by Yokohama, Japan… weighing 200 pounds… Masuda Teijin!

Jimmy Garcia: Masuda Teijin is a household name on CruiserClash. He's a legitimate threat to anyone that steps in the ring with him.

Katta Pult: Except for me, of course, because-

Jimmy Garcia: It's not about you!

Katta Pult: You know what? That was really hurtful. I'm gonna practice my Hall of Fame speech. You don't deserve to have my assistance on commentary.

Tejin walks slow but assuredly to the apron but stops to take in the chorus. His messy mounds of golden hair glisten in the limelight. Teijin circles around for a flyby of the commentary table, letting his open coat ripple by them. He then hops onto the apron with a couple spins to where he’s leaning off ropes for a smug pose towards a disapproving audience. Ducking and stepping into the ring to the ring’s center, he begins a final presentation—exacerbated by boos and the song’s droning chorus—ends with him goading more hatred with summoning waves. He then disrobes to his ring gear and leans in his corner for everything to begin.

The referee rings the bell and the match begins. Marco sprints at Masuda, who attempts a clothesline in response. However, Marco ducks under his arm. By the time Teijin turns around, Rossi is already in the air as he connects with a dropkick. Masuda gets up quickly, only to get knocked back down by a second, and then a third as the fans cheer in support of Marco's aggressive start to the match.

Jimmy Garcia: Marco Rossi with a hat trick of dropkicks to start the match! He's trying to set the tone early, and now he's trying to end it early with a pin attempt!

ONE!

Masuda kicks out at one, but Marco immediately goes back on the offensive. He lands a few punches and stomps while Masuda does his best to try to get away. He succeeds in getting to the bottom rope and rolling to the apron. The ref goes to hold Marco back, but Marco steps back on his own. Teijin gets back to his feet and then reenters the ring.

Jimmy Garcia: Wise move by Masuda to get to the ropes. That's gonna slow down the pace of the match for a moment...or maybe it won't! Marco Rossi with a running dropkick that sends Masuda Teijin outside the ring! He's not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon.

With his adversary outside the ring, the Man on Fire decides to join him. As Teijin staggers his way back to his feet, Rossi grabs him and attempts to throw him. However, Masuda counters at the last second and sends Marco crashing into the barricade. Meanwhile the ref is already 30% of the way though the ten count. Masuda stomps on Marco as the count continues.

4....

Jimmy Garcia: What a counter by the veteran! Masuda Teijin may have just gotten himself back into this match!

5....

Katta Pult: Yeah, but will he remember to get himself back in the ring?

6....

Jimmy Garcia: Oh, so you've decided to end your hiatus on commentary.

7....

Katta Pult: Only because I got tired of your voice, and the world needs to hear mine more. You know, you ought to thank me for carrying you through calling these matches.

While Jimmy rolls his eyes in disgust at Katta's comment, Masuda has brought Marco back into the ring. He rolls back in afterwards just before the ref's count could reach nine. He goes for a cover.

ONE!

Marco kicks out before the ref's hand could hit the mat a second time.

Jimmy Garcia: Kickout at one by Rossi.

Teijin lifts Rossi to his feet. Rossi lands a quick kick and pushes off of him. Then, he runs at him, but Masuda was ready this time with a stiff clothesline.

Jimmy Garcia: Masuda anticipated that one!

He follows up by getting Marco to his feet and hitting him with a series of hard punches and kicks that send Rossi reeling back into the corner.

Jimmy Garcia: You can feel the momentum shifting into Masuda Teijin's favor with each shot he lands.

Katta Pult: Obviously. A slower match pace favors Masuda.

Speaking of, Masuda pulls Marco out of the corner and brings him down with a vertical suplex.

Jimmy Garcia: Masuda going for a pin here!

ONE!

TWO-

Rossi gets a shoulder up to break the count.

Jimmy Garcia: The tempo of this match has definitely slowed down, and you have to believe that a slower paced match favors Masuda Teijin here.

Katta Pult: Of course I believe it. I'm the one who said it first you copycat. Do you even know how it favors him, or do I have to do all the heavy lifting for the both of us?

Masuda grabs Marco and hits him with a release T-bone suplex.

Jimmy Garcia: You wish that's what you were doing, but speaking of lifting, Teijin just tossed Rossi with that release T-bone suplex.

Katta Pult: Ignoring my question, how unprofessional.

Jimmy Garcia: Why don't you explain it then?

Katta Pult: Calling for help again I see. Fine.

Marco tries to get back to a vertical base, bit Masuda headbutts him back to the ground. He attempts a pin.

ONE!

TWO!

TH-

Once more, Marco gets a shoulder up. Masuda shakes his head in frustration and decides to put his opponent in a headlock.

Katta Pult: Right now, Masuda is trying to keep Marco grounded because he knows that Marco has the aerial advantage. Masuda also can't afford to let Marco pick up speed as we saw early on in the match. If Rossi can get himself moving and pick up the pace of the match, then he could possibly overwhelm Teijin with such a high-octane offense. That's why Masuda Teijin has been holding Marco Rossi in that headlock for so long. He's trying to keep him from getting separation, but it appears that the Man on Fire still has some fight left in him.

Marco slowly forces his way back to his feet. When he does, he elbows Masuda in the stomach until he is able to push him off. Teijin tries to grab him, but Rossi ducks under him and runs to the ropes. The Man on Fire explodes off the ropes with a crossbody. He follows up with a second one.

Jimmy Garcia: Marco's starting to take back momentum.

Katta Pult: Told you. See how he's using his speed to his advantage? The more he's in motion, the more dangerous he is.

Marco finishes his combo with a standing moonsault.

Katta Pult: He thinks it's enough. He's going for the pin!

ONE!

TWO!

THR-

Masuda kicks out at 2 and a half. The wheels start turning in Rossi's head as he makes his way towards the turnbuckle.

Katta Pult: He's bringing out the big guns!

Jimmy Garcia: Marco's about to roll the dice! He's going for a Phoenix Splash!

Katta Pult: He got it! A successful landing! This could be the end!

ONE!

TWO!

THRE-

Jimmy Garcia: Teijin kicked out! I don’t believe it, and neither does Marco Rossi!

Marco looks at the ref who assures him that it was only a two count. Marco sighs and nods before looking to take to the skies once more.

Katta Pult: If at first you don't succeed, try again I guess.

Jimmy Garcia: Will this be the nail in the coffin? There he goes!

Katta Pult: Annnnnd down he goes in pain as Masuda Teijin got his knees up!

Masuda clutches his ribs as he makes his way back to his feet. He stumbles over to Marco, who is still holding his stomach in pain, and grabs a hold of one of his ankles.

Jimmy Garcia: He's going for the ankle lock. He's got it locked in!

Marco yells out in pain as Masuda taunts both him and the crowd, drawing in a symphony of boos.

Jimmy Garcia: He's trying to make him tap out, but Marco's fighting his way towards the ropes!

It may have only been a few seconds, but the pain made it feel like centuries before Rossi finally manages to reach the bottom rope. However, Masuda uses the full count before he finally breaks the hold.

Jimmy Garcia: Marco Rossi showing great resiliency by making it to the ropes and forcing the break.

Katta Pult: True, but the damage may have been done. Look at how he's clutching his ankle.

Marco uses the ropes to help him back up. Masuda immediately grabs a hold of him and nails him with a devastating Stalling Saito Suplex.

Jimmy Garcia: Marco may be out cold! Masuda hooks the leg!

ONE!

TWO!

THRE-

Marco just manages to kick out before the ref's hand could hit the mat a third time.

Jimmy Garcia: He kicked out! How did he manage to kick out!?

Masuda is having a full-blown argument with the ref about the count, but it's to no avail. He gives up on the argument for now and focuses back on his opponent. Teijin goes to grab Rossi, but the latter suddenly grabs him and rolls him up!

ONE!

TWO!

Masuda escapes the pin attempt. Both men stand back up, and Masuda goes for a clothesline. He connects.....on the wrong target as Marco ducks under it, leaving the referee to get sent to the Shadow Realm.

Jimmy Garcia: Oh no! The referee is down!

Masuda can't believe it. When he turns around, he's met by a roundhouse kick.

Jimmy Garcia: And now Masuda is down!

Katta Pult: Marco's looking at the turnbuckle again. You know what that means!

Marco limps his way to the corner and climbs to the top rope.

Jimmy Garcia: He's hit once!

Katta Pult: He's missed once!

Jimmy Garcia! Will the third time be the charm!? Flame Wheel! He connected! He's going for the pin! This might be it!

Katta Pult: Aren't you forgetting something? Who's gonna count?

Jimmy Garcia: Get up, ref!

Seconds later, a second ref comes out from the back, and he's hauling ass down the ramp.

Jimmy Garcia: Here we go! Another ref is her to count the pin!.......WHY ISN'T HE COUNTING!?

The replacement ref is casually pretending to tie his shoe. The fans start booing the ref.

Katta Pult: Can't you see he's tying his shoe?

Jimmy Garcia: He can do that later! He needs to count!

Unfortunately, the ref does not. Marco goes from looking confused to upset as he gets up and starts arguing with the referee. It goes on for a full minute and gets hostile quickly as the ref threatens to disqualify Marco. During this time, Masuda Teijin has recovered enough to get back to his feet. The crowd is yelling at Marco to turn around, but Masuda grabs him before he can.

Jimmy Garcia: Masuda Driver! Masuda Driver! Teijin took advantage of the situation, and how he hooks the leg!......AND THE REF IS STILL NOT COUNTING!

Katta Pult: He's tying his other shoe.

Jimmy Garcia: WHY!?

Katta Pult: Why not?

Jim Mud can be seen on the big screen laughing hysterically.

Jimmy Garcia: Don't tell me Jim Mud's behind this!

Katta Pult: Fine, I won't. You can tell yourself. I think I understand what's happening here though, and it's a brilliant move by our general manager!

Jimmy Garcia: Brilliant!? What's so brilliant about it!?

Meanwhile, Masuda Teijin gets into a shouting match with the referee.

Katta Pult: Isn't it obvious? Neither of them deserve to win.

Jimmy Garcia: Hell no! That's stupid! Those two have been putting on a great match for everyone both in attendance and at home! This match deserves a proper conclusion!

Katta Pult: That's your opinion, and it's wrong. What Mud says, goes. Deal with it or end up like your little buddy whose probably still having nightmares about tobacco spit.

Before Jimmy can retaliate, the lights go out.

Jimmy Garcia: What's going on? What just happened?

Katta Pult: Your hot breath blew out all the lights.

Jimmy Garcia: Shut up! My breath is minty fresh!

A few moments later, the lights come back on and apparently Shang Tsung has taken his soul because homie is out cold on the outside of the ring.

Katta Pult: Uhhhh...

Jimmy Garcia: What happened to the ref!?

Confusion fills the arena, and even Jim Mud looks puzzled. Then, a third referee runs to the ring. A woman who looks like she just finished putting on the zebra shirt on her way out.

Katta Pult: Oh good, another one.

Jimmy Garcia: Hold on, isn't that Vanessa, one of CruiserClash's assistants?

Katta Pult: It is. Wait. It is! She's not a referee! What's she doing out here!?

Jimmy Garcia: Assisting, obviously.

Marco Rossi attempts to capitalize on the chaos by rolling Masuda Teijin up from behind.

ONE!

TWO!

THR-

Masuda escapes the pin and retaliates with an inside cradle.

ONE!

TWO!

THR-

Marco slips out and the two back away from each other to prevent another roll up attempt.

Jimmy Garcia: At least she's calling the match down the middle.

Katta Pult: But why!?

Jimmy Garcia: Because that's a referee's job!

Katta Pult: But that's not her job!

Rossi gets up and Masuda hits a spinkick to the head of Rossi but before Rossi can go down, Masuda hits an exploding suplex dropping Rossi on his head! The stiff akwward move has Rossi down and Masuda pins!

Vanessa drops down!

One!

Two!

Three!

DING DING DING

Jimmy Garcia: This match is over! Masuda wins a tight one!

Katta Pult: What a match! Vanessa shouldn't be the ref though! Maybe this match doesn't count!

Jimmy Garcia: Someone had to call the match! It looked like Jim Mud was playing mind games with our superstars! Thats why Mud has to go! That's why I can't wait until Havoc rumble!

Katta Pult: Jim Mud is trying to make this show about class, and respect! You watch your mouth!

We fade to a commercial.

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As Jenna stands with Tawny inside the diner, they are suddenly being looked on through a set of binoculars. Holding them is Adrian, who covertly watches the two woman and small child secretly from the passenger seat of an SUV parked down an alleyway opposite the diner.

He passes the binoculars to his driver, a young MS-13 prospect and lifts a radio to his mouth. He presses down on the push-to-talk button with authority as he gives the command.

Adrian: NOW!

He lowers the radio with a confident smirk on his face. He shares a laugh with his colleague as he retakes the binoculars from him, and returns to watching the woman when his attention is drawn to his phone, which has begun to ring on the dashboard.

He again lowers the binoculars and reaches for the phone, the caller display reads ‘RÁMON’. He smiles as he takes the call.

Adrian: ¿Hola hermano, como estas? Ha sido…

The President of the MS-13 Tijuana Charter and childhood friend of Adrian cuts him off. His words drain the colour from Adrian’s Hispanic complexion, a look of fear spreads across his face.

Adrian: Si...Si…

The MS-13 Sergeant-in-Arms hangs up the phone and frantically reaches for the radio, quickly pushing the button once again.

Adrian: ABORT!...ABORT!!!

But his command is too late as an old beat-up Dodge Charger screeches around the corner, pulling up outside the diner. A member of MS-13, dressed in all black, minus his biker cut, leans out of the window armed with an AK-47 and opens fire on the diner.

Adrian and his driver watch on as the gunfire ruptures through the glass windows. Screams can be heard escaping the diner. And then after what felt like an eternity, the gunman’s ammo clip ran out, and he retreated back inside the Charger as the driver accelerated off.

Adrian punches the dashboard in frustration.

Adrian: Drive...DRIVE!!!

The SUV reverses out of the alleyway and out through a backroad without drawing suspicion.

Screams continue to bellow out of the diner as Clash moves to a commercial break.

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The Arena is bathed in a pink light as the opening riff of "Cry" by Ashnikko pierces the arena.

"I'm a tough bitch, but I'm sensitive / Coulda, coulda, coulda quick fuck be a sedative?"

Addy walks out to the stage in all her glory.

Katta Pult: Listen to the crowd SCREAM for Addy!

"It's relative 'cause you were pushing me out to the fucking edge
/ I'm about to rip all of my hair out 'cause I'm madder than I've ever been"

She licks her lips, exaggerating the movement of her tongue as it circles around.

"I just wanna call you, but I know I can't
/ Fuck a fuckin' fuckboy, fuckin' up my plans"

Plumping up her cleavage she completes a three hundred and sixty degree spin.

Jimmy Garcia: I'd scream for her too.

"Lay another finger on me, you could lose a hand
/ You could lose a hand, you could lose a"

When facing the ring she bends over and touches the floor with one hand and slaps herself twice on the ass with her other hand.

Katta Pult: So did you sleep with her last week?

Jimmy Garcia: No.

Katta Pult: You must be real ugly!

Addy grabs a microphone and allows the INCREDIBLE crowd noise to dissipate before she raises it to her mouth to start speaking.

Addy A: This place... this place... CruiserClash, I'm tellin' ya it fuckin' needs me. We got hot chicks runnin' 'round with puppets in gimp masks, we got a pig farmers daughter as tha fuckin' Champ, and thinkin' she's somethin' that don't stink. Newsflash, Regy-Baby, pig shit always stinks. But until two weeks when I bought my delicious and delectable ass back through the door, CruiserClash didn't have a gravity defying star for the show to build around. Right fuckin' now, CruiserClash has that. And that star is me. Your God bitch. Later tonight, I'm going to put down the ugliest woman in wrestling in Spayde Martinez.

The crowd ooohs.

Addy A: Yes, even fuckin' uglier than Kennedy Matthews. With my presence on CruiserClash, boys, girls an' freaks in tha fuckin' back 'bout ta realise that with me here, this place may as well be 2Pac's greatest - All Eyez on Me, 'cause we all know that's what all ya boys an' girls in the Action Universe. Starin' at me tits, lickin' ya lips an' sniffin' tha air like dogs on heat just wantin' a piece of me.

The crowd roars.

Addy A: Fuck it. I'm out. Spayde, I'm puttin' ya down an' Regan I'm comin' for ya because I'm...

Crowd: ADDY FUCKIN' A!!

Addy A: Damn straight!

Addy's theme hits the arena PA as she throws the mic down and dances her way out of the arena, stopping to twerk on the top of the ramp before disappearing behind the curtain.

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Backstage a stone-faced Beatriz Hauser is walking the halls, leather duster slung over one shoulder Sinatra style. A nervous intern broadcaster dragooned into service because of the tragic situations of both Jenna Bauer and Mae Ashby appears outta nowhere and falls in step with her.

Nervous Intern Broadcaster: Brick! Strong performance earlier against the Dutch Beekhof Experience. Any thoughts on the match?

Despite being on camera Hauser does not halt her pace or alter her expression. She responds brusquely.

Brick Hauser: *grunt*

When it’s clear Brick will not elaborate the interviewer moves on with his follow-up.

Nervous Intern Broadcaster: Last week you announced your intent to compete for the Cruiserweight Title at Evolution 4. Do you feel tonight puts you closer to that goal?

Brick Hauser: I want the Tag Titles.

She corrects him; leaving the Northwestern grad nonplussed.

Nervous Intern Broadcaster: Really? But- ah, uh, you, ahm. So...are you going after the CruiserClash Tag Team Titles, ah, by yourself?

Hauser cocks an eyebrow and briefly focuses her attention on the hapless interviewer.

Brick Hauser: *grunt*

Nervous Intern Broadcaster: Y-yeah! Of course not! I mean, you NEED a partner. Uh, no offense to you, Brick. It’s just, erm, probably a prerequisite; can’t win the tag team titles without actually, y’know, being a team. Not that you couldn’t be a team unto yourself, Brick. More because, well, of the tagging in part. That’s the deal-breaker. Takes two to tango, right?

Brick Hauser: Yeah.

The duo reach a side-exit at the end of the corridor.

Nervous Intern Broadcaster: Fantastic! So, uh, who’s your partner?

Hauser slips her jacket on.

Brick Hauser: I won’t speak for them.

She pushes open the door and walks out of the venue alone. When the door closes the Nervous Intern Broadcaster exhales in relief.

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CruiserClash comes back from commercial break as some stage crew are in the ring, finishing up what seems to be the set of a talk show. A 60 inch screen sits in the middle of the now silver canvas. A grey, suede armchair sits on the left side of the screen, with a matching loveseat on the other side.

Jimmy Garcia: Welcome back to CruiserClash, and folks, I wish I could tell you what exactly is going on in the ring. The crew just started setting up during the break, and nobody has answered any of my questions. I’d be worried that it’s one of Jim Mudd’s shenanigans but even this seems too high class for Mudd.

Katta Pult: Actually, I’d argue that this isn’t high class enough for Jim Mudd, Garcia. But, of course, you wouldn’t understand a real class system.

Before Jimmy can fire back, “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor cuts through the awkward silence. All eyes are on the stage as smoke clouds the entrance.

Jimmy Garcia: Oh, for god’s sake, who is this?

After a few seconds, the smoke clears and there’s a small pop from the crowd as Damian Kaine is seen at the top of the ramp! He makes his way down to the ring, high fiving fans, before climbing the steps and stepping through the ropes.

Jimmy Garcia: Well, what a surprise! Damian Kaine is back in Action Wrestling!!!

Katta Pult: Uh… I have to level with you, Jimmy. Is somebody pranking me or something? Am I supposed to know who this man is?

Jimmy Garcia: Are you serious? He was the third AW Television Champion in history… he was in the Cruiserweight Championship match at last year’s Evolution?

Katta Pult: Is he a hall of famer?

Jimmy Garcia: Well, no.

Katta Pult: Then I don’t care about this man.

Jimmy rolls his eyes at his partner as Damian motions for a microphone, which he quickly receives.

Damian Kaine: CruiserClash fans in Oklahoma City, HOW ARE WE DOING TONIGHT?

The crowd explodes at the acknowledgement.

Damian Kaine: I have to admit. When D-Day called me to do this show here, I was a little hesitant, but I’ll be damned if it doesn’t feel good to be back in an Action Wrestling ring. Even if it’s not in a competitive capacity! Now, you’ve likely noticed my little set up here in the ring, so I probably shouldn’t make you folks wait much longer.

Damian reaches on the side of the TV screen and turns it on, revealing a backdrop that reads “201 on 1, with Damian Kaine” in large purple and silver lettering.

Damian Kaine: Ladies and Gentlemen of the AW Universe, welcome to the CruiserClash debut of 201 On 1! Every week, I will call a guest out here to talk about the state of their career, their plans, ongoing situations and such! And there seems to be a lot of drama going on here on CruiserClash, so I want to make it known that what is said here on 201 on 1, no matter how incriminating, cannot be held against you in any situation with management. At least… I think so.

Damian stops for a moment to think, before shaking his head and continuing.

Damian Kaine: That’s beside the point. I’ve spent the last three weeks trying to find the perfect guest for the debut, and I have to be honest. I’m a little embarrassed that it took me so long to think of having who I have. Tonight, I will speak to two people whom I have history with, one more so than the other. I know I have some things that I would like to say, so without further ado, allow me to introduce to you the first guests on 201 on 1: Two time Cruiserweight Tag Team Champions… Teo Blaze… Andre Jenson, THE TWO GENTS!

The Two Gents' entrance music blares throughout the arena as the crowd gives an appreciative roar! The Gents appear on the ramp in their signature T-shirts, looking rather bemused by the circumstances, but receptive to whatever may happen. They high five fans on either side of the ramp as they slide into the ring, waiting to see what Damian Kaine, mere months ago one of Teo's most vicious rivals, has prepared for the dynamic duo.

The Two Gents take their places on the love seat, settling down. All eyes rest on Teo and Damian, with tensions running high.

Damian Kaine: Welcome, Jenson, welcome Teo. Thank you guys for joining me tonight. Now, before we get down to the nitty gritty, I feel I should address the elephant in the room. Teo! I know the two of us have a bit of history but I have to say, I’m sorry. I’ve had some time to reflect on everything. I’m here to extend the olive branch and tell you that you have my complete respect, and if you two need anything, I have your back.

Damian extends a hand to Teo, who seems surprised by the olive branch, after an apprehensive few seconds (and a brief glance to his tag team partner) Teo reaches out and shakes it.

Teo Blaze: Truth be told, I was worried I'd run you out of this company before you had a chance to get your head on straight. You had my interest Damian, but you kept trying to do everything the easy way. If you are really serious about this though...I'm willing to give you a chance.

Damian Kaine: alrighty now that that’s out of the way, let’s get down to business. You two have had quite the run since your reunion in Action Wrestling. Two separate Cruiserweight Tag championship runs, and that seems to just be the beginning. Now, I’ve been one of the unfortunate chumps to stand across the ring from you two, and it’s no easy task. Even with Kaz Mazy by my side, I couldn’t best the Two Gents. So, what do you two have to say about your run and how things are going in the tag division right now?

Without hesitation, Andre raises his microphone to respond.

Andre Jenson: Mr. Kaine, was it? I think you just asked the perfect question. See, I know that some people.

Teo Blaze: Karlie Nash.

Andre Jenson: Some People have a hard time believing us when we say it, but we couldn't be happier to be a part of this tag team division.

Teo Blaze: And the word division is especially accurate. We have at least five, six dedicated teams, all vying for those tag team championships, and as was demonstrated last week, we all want nothing more than to represent this brand at Evolution.

Andre Jenson: We think that Cruiserclash has earned it. And while we're lax to take too much credit-

Teo Blaze: Though happy to accept cash!

(A chorus of chuckles from the first few rows)

Andre Jenson: We'd be fools to not acknowledge how much this division has flourished in the past few months. Just because we stand to sit at the head of the table doesn't mean that every team on Cruiserclash hasn't had a hand in making those belts one of the most sought after in the company!

Damian Kaine: Speaking of which...last week it was announced that you two have yet another chance at the Tag Gold. You’ve had a few rematches since last losing the belts, so what is in your heads going into this match?

Teo Blaze: Payback.

Andre Jenson: Yup. That.

Teo Blaze: Look Damian, I am not one to hold a grudge, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't itching for a chance to get my hands on those Gate Crashers. They're a slippery sort, and every time it looks like we have them, they sneak away with a stroke of luck! Whether pinning another opponent or benefitting from a referee's decision-

Andre Jenson: That we still haven't had a chance to fully look into yet.

Teo Blaze: The fact is that they're holding our babies hostage! And sooner or later, their dirty luck will run out.

Damian Kaine: And with the knowledge that the tag team championships will be on the line in the main event of Night One of Evolution, does that change the outlook on the upcoming rematch?

Andre Jenson: Boy, you've done your research! Let me let you in on a little secret. We're thinking history.

Teo Blaze: We want to set records. We already broke one with our title reign, and we've got a taste for it. We want to use those championships to make history for Cruiserclash! We want our names synonymous with that division. We want people to look at those titles and see what we see every time we're challenging for them.

Andre Jenson: And the fact that they're main eventing a show with Evolution? It shows we must be doing something right.

Damian Kaine: Well I look forward to seeing your rematch, and the best of luck to you both. Now, one last thing. Where do you both stand on the state of CruiserClash under the management of Jim Mud?

The lax nature of the Gents seems to wilt under the question, where before they were enjoying an interview, they now both look as though they've just tasted something incredibly sour.

Teo Blaze: Jim Mud is a glorified Philidor errand boy who doesn't have the guts to carry his own jock, and the only thing that makes him tolerable is that he is dumb enough to think that he has what it takes to bring our brand down.

Andre Jenson: What my partner is trying to say is that we have not been a fan of his management style.

Teo Blaze: Or the fact that he has taken it upon himself to try and undo everything we've been working for.

Andre Jenson: That too.

Teo Blaze: But he'll see. We are stronger than Jim Mud, and I have a feeling he knows it. That's why he wants to turn us against each other. Because if we all come together as one roster? One brand? He'll see just how little power he truly has over us.

Andre Jenson: But one thing at a time. Our first and foremost focus is on making history by becoming three time Cruiserweight Tag Team Champions, and following it up by breaking our own record with a 100 day reign!

Teo Blaze: And it starts tonight when I take on one half of our foes, and put our first crack in the Gate Crasher's armour!

Damian Kaine: Intriguing... Well that’s all the time I have with you two. Again, thank you for coming onto 201 on 1, and I hope to see good things for the both of you! Ladies and Gentlemen, The Two Gents!

Everybody stands up and the crowd booms as the camera fades to commercial.

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Adilene Floyd: The following contest is a triple threat match and is scheduled for one fall, Introducing first from Houston Texas, Teo Blaze.

The lights begin flashing wildly, alternating between plain white light and dark red shades, as a haunting, almost sinister sound fills the arena. Suddenly, a roaring guitar riff echoes throughout the arena as a crash of static appears on the screens, followed by a message:

Technical Difficulties, Please do not Adjust your Set.

Then, without warning, the static is consumed by a smiling, dark red face as the ramp lights up with a burst of flame! The instant the flames fade, standing in the center, as though the flames themselves had summoned him, is Teo Blaze. He wears a bright red and gold mask over his face, matching the face that appeared on the tron moments ago. He turns towards the ring, his head hanging slightly to one side limply, even unnaturally, then slowly, he reaches up, and with his left hand...he removes the mask to reveal his face, an expression of wild abandon etched across it, a crooked smile showing a row of bright teeth. With a sinister laugh, he begins walking purposefully towards the ring, his eyes wild with anticipation- yet there is a determined swagger in his step, and as he walks up the stairs to the ring, he holds out the mask in front of him with one hand, the smile on his face matching the mask's smile perfectly. Finally, he steps into the ring, stretching loosely and preparing for the match.

Adilene Floyd: And his opponents first from Grand Marais, Minnesota, Karlie Nash.

Karlie is making her way to the ring and is jumped from behind by Void, Void tosses Karlie into the barricade then stares down Teo, Void then tosses Karlie into the ring and slides side the ref rings the bell.

Jimmy Garcia: This match is a result of last week's wild brawl that ended Cruiserclash.

Katta Pult: What great matchmaking by our brilliant General Manager, Jim Mud.

Void continues his attack on Karlie, stomping a mud hole in Karlie He then tosses Karlie into the corner and unleashes a series of elbows Karlie falls to her butt in the corner, Void turns out of the corner and is nailed by a Teo dropkick, Teo deliver a corner dropkick to the rising Karlie and she’s down in the corner again. Teo and Void begin to chop each other’s chest, each chop harder than the last, as Blaze is winding up for one last chop Karlie sprints out of the corner and drops Void and Teo with a double clothesline, Void and Teo are up and double dropkick Karlie. Void then tosses her over the top rope to the floor.

Jimmy Garcia: Karlie’s night is off to a rough start.

Teo and Void lock up, both men jockey for position, with Teo pushing Void into the ropes, Teo raises his hands and breaks clean, another lockup and Void gets the side headlock, they back into the ropes, Void wipes Teo into the ropes, Teo leapfrogs over Void and takes Void down with an arm drag, Teo hook an a armbar, and wrenches, Void gets to a knee and elbows Teo in the gut, Void again attempts a Irish, Teo reverses sending Void into ropes.

Crack.

Karlie nails Void across the back with a Kendo stick, Void stumbles forward into a sling blade from Teo. Teo is up and gets nailed in the gut by Karlie, Karlie hooks Teo and Nails a swinging neckbreaker, Karlie blocks a kick from Void and sweeps his leg, Teo nails Karlie with an enziguri, Karlie rolls into the ropes, Void and Teo begin to exchange punches, Void gaining the slight edge, Void ducks Teo’s last punch right into one from Teo hooks Void and hit a snap DDT, Karlie nails Teo with a kick to the chest. Karlie then stomps the chest of Teo and the back of Void.

Jimmy Garcia: This match has been a stalemate so far.

Katta Pult: Been kinda boring if you ask me.

Karlie tosses Teo out of the ring, then lifts Void into a seated position and hits a rolling neck snap, Karlie pops up and is nailed with a flying body press from Teo.

One.

Karlie kicks out.

Void drops kicks Teo into Karlie and she falls through the ropes to the arena floor. Void hooks Teo and delivers a Belly to back suplex, then drops an elbow to the throat of Teo. Void drops down for the cover.

One.

Kick Out by Teo.

Void tosses Teo into the corner into the corner, and delivers a series of knee and elbows strikes. Karlie is getting her bearings outside after taking a nasty spill outside, Void delivers a running dropkick to the downed Teo, and pulls him out of the corner and covers.

One
Two
Kick out by Teo

Void lifts Teo vertically in the air, Teo maneuvers behind Void and grabs a rollup.

One
Two
Kick Out by Void.
Karlie is still clearing away the cobweb as she rolls back into the ring, Void scoops her up as he is placing her in position for a slam, her legs swing and hit Teo knocking him down, Void slams Karlie to the mat with a powerslam and covers.

One
Two
Teo breaks up the pin.

Katta Pult: What a dumb move by Teo.

Jimmy Garcia: He saved the made to avoid a loss.

Teo and Void stare each other down then lock up, Karlie rolls outside the ring. Void unleashed a series of kicks to the legs of Teo, then a stiff knee to the gut followed by a knee lift. Void grabs Teo by the head and picks him up and stuns him with a spinning back fist, then quickly lifts Teo on his shoulders and delivers a running Death Valley driver and covers.

One
Two.

Karlie pulls the referee out.

She smirks at the referee and raises her arms unaware she is backing into the ropes, Void reaches over the ropes and grabs her by the hair, Karlie struggles and breaks free and Teo grabs another roll up.

One
Two
Void kicks out.

Karlie slides into the ring and nails Void with a high knee to the back, Teo connects with a Headscissors/Hurricanrana taking the current cruiserweight tag team champion down. Karlie grabs Teo and locks in a Cobra Clutch Teo struggles then rolls through into the ropes into a pinning position for Karlie.

One
Two.

Void breaks the count.

Void and Karlie throw hands with Void gaining the advantage, Void kicks karlie in the gut and hooks her by the waist and delivers a tilt-a whirl-backbreaker and goes for the pin.

One
Two
Teo breaks up the pin.

Void and Teo begin a stare down but Karlie hooks Void into a rollup.

One
Two
Void kicks out

Teo drops kicks Void into Karlie who again falls through the ropes to the outside.

Void catches Teo with a back elbow and a stiff kick to the gut and nails Teo with an Axe kick. Void gauges the situation, Karlie is moving outside the ring, whips Karlie out with a baseball slide. Void avoids Teo Blazing Knee attempt. Void nails Teo with the Grasp of Darkness, then quickly locks in the Null Lock. Teo is about to tap but Karlie slides back in just in time and breaks the hold!

She picks up Void but he hits another forearm sending her back tripping over Teo! Teo rolls to the apron but Karlie is back up and Void catches her with a roll-up!!

ONE!!

TWO!

THREE!!

Ding ding.

Adilene Floyd: Here is your winner, Void.

Jimmy Garcia: Void gets the win here tonight.

Teo rolls into the ring but he's too late!

Jimmy Garcia: Wow! Wait a minute.. Here comes Nikki!!

Katta Pult: What is Nikki doing! She has a baseball bat!

Karlie and Nikki slide into the ring!!

Karlie spins Void around and BUSTS him in the gut with a baseball bat then shatters the bat across his back, Karlie connects with Two Minutes for Kneeing, then walks towards the ropes, then realizes the broken bat handle is still in her hand.

She kneels on the back of Void and inserts her finger in the eye hold of Voids mask, and rips a section exposing his forehead, Karlie pounds the splintered bat handle into Void’s forehead until blood begins to pour, Sara Pettis and Action officials rush to the ring.

Karlie quickly makes her exit. Jim Mud appears on the stage as Karlie and Nikki are making their way up the ramp and Mud smiles and nods. Karlie and Nikki blow him off but Mud takes out a notepad. We can see at the top of the list is the TLC Entrants for Evolution 4. Mud writes in "Red, White and Bruised"

The crowd cheers and boos as Karlie and Nikki look at Mud before dipping through the curtain!

Jimmy Garcia: Did they just get added to the TLC match at Evolution 4?

Katta Pult: I think they did! Wow! This is insane!

We fade to a commercial.