Overdrive - Nashville, Tennessee (07/25/13)

[President Jeff]

Pyro shoots from the stage as the camera pans across the sounds, highlighting the various signs, which include "''Kurt Noble is a quarter past crazy!'' James and Sam, Sitting in a tree, K-I-SS-I-N-G and "AJP makes Knuckles rock hard". The camera snaps to Johnny Chase and Darren Harvey at the commentating table.

Harvey: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another explosive edition of Thursday night Overdrive!

Chase: We are just 1 month away from the biggest event of the summer, Shockwave!

Harvey: We have a packed show tonight

Chase: One match I'm looking forward to, Level One taking on Victor Hades. Two Heavyweight with big ego's. It doesn't get much better than that

Harvey: And our main event tonight, a Championship Scramble match for the Overdrive Championship.

Chase: Lets not waste any more time and get to the ring for our opening contest

Paige: The opening contest is a triple threat match and it is scheduled for one fall

As Josh Turner's "Long Black Train" begins to play, "The Evangelist" Jerry Matthews strides down the aisle in a suit and tie. In his hand, he carries a Bible and begins his regular sermon as he ventures down to the ring. His spiritual liaison, Deacon Jeremiah, accompanies him to ringside with an offering plate, ready to collect money from any believers in the crowd.

Paige: Introducing first, JERRY MATTHEWS

As he gets to the ring, he climbs through the ropes and removes his suit. He then raises his Bible in a preachly manner to the crowd as they boo incessantly.

The lights dim dark as the fans begin to make loud chatter, anticipating who's about to appear. A huge diamond appears on the titontron as "I'm different" by 2 Chainz begins to blast over the PA system. The crowd starts making some noise with mixed reactions as others sing along.

I'm different, yea I'm different
I'm different, yea I'm different
I'm different, yea I'm different
pull up to the scene with my ceiling missing
pull up to the scene with my ceiling missing
pull up to the scene with my ceiling missing
pull up to the scene with my ceiling missing
middle finger up to my competition

out of the darkness and camera flashes, the spotlight points to the beginning of the stage as a couple of staff workers pulls out a red carpet spreading all the way down the ramp. As the workers scatter the camera flashes continue to shoot towards the entrance stage, awaiting an arrival. All of a sudden, an all white Mercedes Benz comes pulling in from the right side of the stage. The Mercedes continues to pull in, then comes to a complete stop in the middle of the stage. The fans continue to uproar mixed reactions as Anthony Washington slowly exits the car. Wearing his trademark "future" shades, white and blue trunks, white boots laced up, and a chain that spells out future hanging to the middle of his chest, Anthony Washington stood there and looked around.

Paige: Competitor #2, he is ANTHONY WASHINGTON

Finally, Washington lifts his arms up, putting both his pointing fingers together as well as his thumbs to form a triangle, as sparks fly from both sides of the ramp and all the way down. Washington then begins strutting down the ramp slapping his chest and pointing at his face. As Washington comes to the end of the ramp he looks up at the crowd on both sides then begins to Dougie, or lean with his shoulders from side to side. Laughing, he quickly runs up the steel steps and wipes his feet before entering the ring. He prances around the ring a couple times then climbs on top of the turnbuckle. Washington grabs his chain, raises it up to his mouth, kisses it, and then raises it up in the air pointing at it yelling. He jumps down pointing up the triangle as the music fades away.

"Smooth Criminal" by Alien Ant Farm hits the PA as the fans stand up as Nick Watson emerges on the entrance ramp with a girl on each of his arms. He grins widely as the fans let out cheers and whistles at him and for the two girls, he then asks both the girls to make their way down to the ring, which they promptly do, allowing Nick to look around the arena in a non-distracted fashion. Nick raises his fist to the sky and pumps it a few times, each time green and white pyrotechnics explode around the entrance ramp, after the third time he stops, and makes his way down to the ring.

Paige: And finally, here is NICK WATSON!

As he reaches the ring, the girls lower the ropes so that he can get inside the ring easily, he grins, and then does so, making sure to kiss the two girls, and then tell them to leave. They obey and make their way backstage. Nick then looks at the entrance ramp as he takes off his shirt, to the adoration of some of the women at ring side, and throws it out into the crowd, as he gets ready for his match to start.

TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Nick Watson Vs Jerry Matthews Vs Anthony Washington


The bell rings and Nick Watson goes right after Jerry and Anthony stands back and watches. Nick takes Jerry to the corner and hits him with some punches to the midsection. Anthony sneaks up behind Nick, grabs him from behind and sends him out of the ring through the ropes. Jerry comes out of the corner chopping Anthony. Jerry then throws Anthony into the ropes and Nick is there to pull down the top rope and Anthony goes over to the floor.

Harvey: Nice heads up by Watson.

Chase: He’s not as dumb as he looks

Nick gets up on the ring apron. Jerry charges at Nick and Nick spears him through the ropes. Jerry stumbles back and Nick goes to the top rope and leaps off with a high crossbody and lands it. Nick covers
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Anthony pulls Nick leg and drags him out of the ring. Anthony grabs Nick and throws him into the ring barrier. He stomps on Nick a few times and then slides back into the ring. Anthony picks Jerry up and Jerry gets a knee in on Anthony’s mid section. Jerry hooks Anthony up and suplexes him in the middle of the ring. Jerry covers
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Harvey: A win for any of these three Megastars could be what they need to move up the ladder here on Overdrive.

Jerry gets up, bounces off the ropes and drops an elbow on the chest of Anthony. Jerry gets up and see’s Nick up on the ring apron. Jerry goes over and grabs Nick, hooks him up for a suplex.

Chase: Nick is about to come in the hard way.

Jerry lifts Nick up for the suplex, but Nick shifts his body in the air and lands behind Jerry and rolls him up with a school boy.
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Both guys get up, Jerry goes to clothesline Nick who ducks and Anthony is there and catches Jerry with a spear. Nick quickly jumps on Anthony’s back, locking in a sleeper. Anthony backs into the corner, crushing Nick, causing Nick to release the hold. Anthony takes Nick and whips him to the opposite corner. Anthony runs and catches Nick with a big clothesline. Nick falls to the mat. Anthony not paying attention to Jerry. Jerry grabs Anthony from behind and gives him a belly to back suplex. Jerry then goes to the top rope. He waits for Anthony to get up. Anthony does and Jerry flies off with a clothesline, taking Anthony down. Jerry covers
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Nick breaks the count.

Harvey: It was almost over there.

Jerry gets up and grabs Nick, tossing him to the corner. Jerry throws Nick to the opposite corner. Jerry runs and Nick moves, runs off the ropes and catches Jerry with an Axe kick, knocking him down. Jerry is slowly getting up and Nick comes off the ropes again, hitting Jerry with a Bicycle kick. Nick goes for the cover
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Chase: There’s still fight left in Jerry.

Nick lifts Jerry up to his feet and Jerry eye rakes Nick. Jerry kicks Nick in the gut and Powerbombs him in the middle of the ring. Jerry covers
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Anthony Baily out of no wheres, Punt kicks Jerry in the head. Jerry rolls over and Anthony covers him
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Winner: Anthony Washington

Anthony’s music hits and the ref raises his arm in victory.

Harvey: Anthony just pulled a fast one there.

Chase: I think he may have knocked Jerry out cold with that kick.

Anthony celebrates his victory as we go backstage

The scene opens up backstage where we see C.J. Gates standing in a hallway with the LeWinter twins. Gates is holding the APW World Heavyweight title in his hands, and seems to already be in conversation with the sisters.

Kia LeWinter: You want us to talk to him?

C.J. Gates: Yeah. Maybe you can talk some sense into him, try to make him see things clearer. He'll listen to the two of you.

The LeWinter twins exchange a look of amusement.

C.J. Gates: He'll listen to you more then he will me, anyways.

The sisters smirk and nod in agreement.

Violet LeWinter: I guess we could try, but there's probably no point. He's a defeated man, mentally. Ever since he lost to Terry Marvin, he doesn't think he deserves that title and he doesn't want to have anything to do with it. What do you expect us to do?

C.J. Gates: I don't know. I'm sure there's something you can say to change his mind. Something you can say to show him that abandoning this belt isn't the route to take.

Kia LeWinter: Have you tried just, you know, giving it back to him?

Gates nods.

C.J. Gates: I don't know if I can do that without being a belted across my face for my efforts, that's not my idea of a good time.

Kia looks over at her sister and then back at Gates.

Kia LeWinter: Why don't you just take the title and be happy with it? You've been after it for so long, maybe this is the best and only way you'll get it. Especially since you have such a hard time beating Level One.

Gates glances down at the World Heavyweight title in his hands and shakes his head.

C.J. Gates: I can't. Unlike some others, I can't just accept this title and become the new champion. I have to earn it, I want to earn it. I want to pin someone's shoulders to the mat, I want to actually beat someone so that I can walk away with my head held high, knowing that I won this on my own. If I just accept this from Level One...

Gates shrugs and shakes his head.

C.J. Gates: It won't feel the same. Holding the title right now, it doesn't feel the same. I've had it since Overdrive last week and I just feel like I don't deserve it either.

Violet LeWinter: Just go give it to President Jeff.

C.J. Gates: He'll just force it on Level One again. I want Level One to want it back if he's going to hold it.

Kia LeWinter: Then fight for it.

Gates opens his mouth to speak, but instead, he simply nods his head. Gates then turns and walks out of the scene, leaving the LeWinter twins alone as the scene fades out.

[President Jeff]

Our scene cuts to the backstage area where our audience boos as we focus on Alexander Duvall, pacing back and forth impatiently in his office, glancing at his cell phone-- but nearly jumping for glee as there is a very light, but very rapid knock on his door. He places his phone in his pocket and strides over to the door, yanking it open... And his face falls in disappointment, though, the crowd cheers in approval as Jenny Knite-- by her lonsesome-- appears in Duvall's doorway.

Jenny: You rang?

Duvall: Well. Yes. I did... But not just for you.

Jenny: Oh? That's strange. Your messages were all sent to my phone and--

Duvall: Because your dear client, Mr. Envi, took it upon himself to block my number. How bloody unprofessional can he be?[

Jenny: Well, jeez, Alex. Now I feel used. I thought this was bonding time, know what I mean?

Duvall: ...No, I most certainly do NOT. WHERE is Evan? WHERE is my Overdrive Championship?!

Jenny: They're around.

Duvall: DON'T... Hrrrmm... Ms. Knite... Do not test me.

Jenny: I'm not.

Jenny folds her arms and gives Duvall a slight shrug.

Jenny: I'm telling you everything I know. At least-- everything I'm contractually obligated to tell you. I'm not in the business of dishonoring the privacy of my clients, and my friends, Mr. Duvall. But if you're so worried about the whereabouts of the Overdrive Championship, then I beg this question; why not just strip him of the title now?

There is a deep, droning chorus of boos at the very suggestion and Duvall sighs.

Duvall: Because that's bad for business.

He leans close to Jenny and smirks.

Duvall: But your 'friend', Evan suffering in the middle of that ring for the world, and for ME to see? Now THAT'S something worth watching. THAT is why I made a thirty-five minute, seven-person Championship Scramble match for our main event, Ms. Knite-- because I want Evan to suffer. I want him to pay for the embarrassment he caused me, and this show, and this company, and THIS BRAND. I will not stand for it.

Jenny looks closely into Duvall's eyes as he leans, maybe two inches away. There is a tense silence for a few seconds and then Duvall shakes his head, taking a step back.

Duvall: But if he doesn't show up, then it's a shame, but the same goal is accomplished at the end; the APW Overdrive Championship comes back home. It comes back to where it belongs, and Evan Envi goes away forever.

Jenny grins and chuckles a bit.

Jenny: You wish, dude.

She winks at Duvall and with a slight pop from the crowd, she turns and disappears through the doorway and into the corridor. We fade to black on the concerned face of our Overdrive General Manager.

Paige: The following contest is scheduled for one fall

The arena goes pitch black. “Anchor” plays and blue neon lights come on and point to the stage where Dirk is at standing looking right at the ring.

Paige: Introducing first, making his APW debut, he is "ColdBlood" Dirk!

He makes is way down the ramp to the crowd booing him. He stops at the bottom of the ramp and looks around at the crowd, he walks to the ring and gets on the apron and sits on the ropes looking at the ramp.

Harvey: Dirk looks ready for his APW debut.

Chase: I hope he beats up Roberts and makes his wife cry.

Fortune, fame
Mirror vain
Gone insane
But the memory remains

The lights fade, as 'The Memory Remains' continues to play. The stage is highlighted red, as fog begins to show at the stage.

Heavy rings on fingers wave
Another star denies the grave
See the nowhere crowd, cry the nowhere tears of honor

Like twisted vines that grow
That hide and swallow mansions whole
And dim the light of an already faded prima donna

Leon and Demonica rise up from under the stage, and appear sitting on a skeleton bone throne, with Demonica sitting on Leon's lap. They both get up. Once they do, Demonica kneels infront of Leon, facing the crowd, as Leon raises his arms, with both hands in devil horn pose, as fire burst behind them. The arena lights are now all red.

Fortune, fame
Mirror vain
Gone insane...
Fortune, fame
Mirror vain
Gone insane...
But the memory remains

Paige: And his opponent. Being accompanied by Demonica. He is LEON ROBERTS!

The two begin to walk down to the ring. Once at the ring, Leon enters first, holding the rope open for Demonica. Once both are inside, Leon yells, as pyro burst from the four corners. Demonica then takes off Leon's jacket, as he awaits for his opponent.

Harvey: Roberts looks ready for battle.

Chase: Yes he does and this will be a good one.

SINGLES MATCH
Leon Roberts Vs Dirk

The bell sounds and the match is underway. The two men circle each other before tying up. Dirk pushes Roberts back into the ropes and nails him with a series of backhanded chops. Dirk grabs Roberts and nails him with an elbow smash to the back of the neck. He then grabs Roberts into a Japanese Arm Drag. Roberts quickly back to his feet only to be grabbed into a Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Dirk then grabs him into a Spinning Drop Toehold.

Harvey: Nice technical acumen by the newcomer.

Chase: I agree. Dirk is looking very good.

Dirk cinches in the hold tighter as Roberts fights his way to the ropes. After about thirty seconds he finally reaches the bottom rope. Dirk lets go of the hold after a three count from the ref to break the hold. He moves back and allows Roberts to get to his feet. When he does he grabs him into a Small Package.

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Roberts kicks out. Dirk pulls him to his feet before grabbing him into an Arm Wringer before performing a Mahistral Cradle.

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Roberts kicks out again. Dirk quickly grabs Roberts into a Crippler Crossface. The crowd boos as he locks the hold in tighter.

Chase: Looks like he went straight to Hell to channel that move.

Harvey: …

The ref checks with Roberts who continues to refuse to give up. He fights his way to the ropes slowly before grabbing the bottom rope to the cheers of the crowd.

Chase: He took the cheap way out.

Harvey: HE DID NOT!

Dirk can’t believe it. He pulls Roberts to his feet and kicks him repeatedly in the midsection. He then grabs Roberts into a Bulldog. Roberts is down and Dirk rises to his feet. He pulls Roberts to his feet before grabbing him into a Falling Scoop Slam. Dirk signals that it’s over. Dirk goes out on the apron before climbing to the top turnbuckle. He then goes for the Cold Facts but misses!

Harvey: He went for it all and it didn’t pay off!

Chase: He’s in a lot of pain. Roberts might’ve been playing possum.

Roberts slowly rises to his feet as Dirk is screaming in pain. Dirk slowly gets to his feet only to get nailed by a Big Boot from Roberts. Dirk quickly back to his feet only to be nailed with a Knee Smash to the face. Dirk staggers around but gets grabbed by Roberts into a German Suplex.

Harvey: Brutal suplex by Roberts.

Chase: Both of these guys are tough.

Dirk crawls over to the corner as Roberts gets his second wind. Roberts goes across the ring as Dirk gets to his feet. Dirk stands up in the corner only to be nailed by Roberts performing a Jump Corner Splash.

Harvey: Roberts sandwiches him in the corner.

Chase: That really put some impact on his back.

Dirk staggers out of the corner dazed. Roberts grabs Dirk into an Atomic Drop. Dirk holds his backside in pain as Roberts runs the ropes. Roberts off the ropes and as Dirk turns around Roberts nails him with a Big Boot to the face. Roberts pulls Dirk to his feet before grabbing him into a Flapjack. Roberts goes for a cover.

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Dirk kicks out. Roberts checks with the ref about the count but the ref tells him it was a two count.

Chase: Stop beefing with the ref, Roberts. You didn’t win.

Harvey: I agree. He needs to go for the win.

Roberts pulls Dirk to his feet before grabbing him into a Flapjack. He then pulls him back to his feet and grabs him into a Full Nelson Slam. Roberts signals that it’s over.

Harvey: Now Roberts is signaling that it’s the end.

Chase: He needs to stop signaling and just go for it.

Roberts pulls Dirk to his feet. Roberts then grabs him into the Hellbound Chokeslam! Roberts quickly goes for the cover.

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Winner: Leon Roberts

Roberts has his hand raised in victory before exiting the ring and heading to the back with Demonica. Dirk gets to his feet before leaving to the back himself.

Harvey: Big win for Leon Roberts on the road to Shockwave.

Chase: Yeah but a good showing by Dirk. However Roberts came out on top.

We go to commercial

[President Jeff]

The scene cuts backstage outside of Mr. Duvall's office. He sits at his desk, attending to some paperwork. Out of nowhere, Tommy Knox bursts inside and kicks the desk with all his might. Mr. Duvall is shocked as he jumps up from his seat and yells across the desk at Knox.

Duvall: What's the big idea!

Knox: You tell me! Envi has been duckin' me and you told me last week that he would be in the arena. I'm tryin' to wrap my head around this main event you've booked!

Duvall: First, he is going to be here tonight if he hasn't showed up already. Second...

Knox: Hold on a damn second! I've been searchin' everywhere for him, lookin' in every nook and cranny and he hasn't turned up. You played me, Duvall.

Duvall: Played you? How do you come to that conclusion?

Knox: Simple! You made it a point to let me know that he would be here tonight. I knew you had a hidden agenda in it. You wanted me to take him out like I've planned on doin' from day one. Now you mysteriously book him in this main event scramble and push me to the side.

Duvall: Sorry bud, you just didn't seem interested in the information I passed along to you. I made an effort and you didn't take it seriously. What am I supposed to do? I took matters into my own hands and booked a match that there's no way possible that he can win.

Knox: And you didn't think about givin' me my match with him tonight?

Duvall: After your reaction last week, the thought never even crossed my mind. Who knows, maybe you'll get lucky and he'll retain the title and you can get your shot at Shockwave. If not then you can go after him without that shinny title around his waist. Afterall, your beef is about Envi right and not the Overdrive championship?

Knox: It's all about Envi, I will promise you that. Rippin' that championship from around his waist was just a small reward for my efforts. Now I have to take matters into my own hands.

Duvall: Is that so?

Knox: You god damned right it is!

Duvall: What exactly do you plan on doing tonight?

Knox: Don't worry about it. You just sit here behind your desk and decide who's next in line to get [censored] by you! You wanted me to take Envi out? Well... you got it.

Knox storms out of the office and walks down the hall in a rage. Duvall slowly walks to the door and pops his head out into the hall, watching Knox leave. A grin comes across his face and he slowly nods. The scene then fades out.

Paige: The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall

Indestructible plays as The NewGen Rising makes their way from the back. Ron Rufio, Brian Hollywood, and Jace Savage walk out onto the stage. The crowd cheers as they make their way to the ring. Each member goes to a different set of stairs, located at each corner of the ring.

Paige: Introducing first, the team of Brian Hollywood and Jace Savage!

All three members walk up the stairs at the same time, They wipe their feet on the ring apron and climb in between the ropes. Rufio and Hollywood go to opposite corners on the same side of the ring, Jace stands on the middle rope in between them. The fans cheers more as they raise their arms, and play it up for the crowd.

The iconic punk rock song "Anarchy in the U.K." begins to play throughout the arena as the lights dim and a strobe spotlight points to the entrance. Chris Madison stands still with his back towards the ring.

Right!

Now!

*evil laugh*

The lights come back on as Madison spins around and spits a mist of water into the air and then lets out a roar. The fans smother him with a mixed reaction of cheering his name and showering him with boos. His eyes affixed towards the ring as the crowd begins to sing along with the entrance song.

I am an anit-christ!
I am an anarchist!

Madison marches down to the ring avoiding the hands of the fans which are draped over the barrier. Madison makes it to the steel steps before entering the ring and stands at the foot of the steps pumping his fist in the air to the tune.

Cause I!
I Wanna be!
Anarchy!

Madison slams both fists down on top of the steps sending a boom through the first few rows of the arena and then climbs into the ring. He pounds his chest twice before letting out one final roar

The guitars begin to sound as "American High" by Machine Head plays over the arena. The lights dim and the entrance stage fills with smoke as bright green and white strobe lights flicker over the arena. The drums in the intro begin to beat heavily as it echoes over the arena. A bright white light shines from the entrance way as the silhouette of a man stands there. The guitars then begin to play heavy as Tommy Knox walks out from the back and out into the open. He stands there on the stage for a moment with his arms by his side as he looks over the arena before moving his body with the music and banging his head. He then begins to walk down the aisle as a loud voice fills the arena.

"I was that kid sittin' over
in the corner,
smiling with a shit-eating
grin
And I was that kid smilin' in
the back of class
'cause I'm fryin' on mescaline
I was that kid drinkin' 40's
on the bleachers
getting drunk after school
Gettin' home too late,
fallin' on my face,
way too drunk to skate
and actin' a fool"

Paige: And their opponents, the team of Tommy Knox and Chris Madison!

The song continues to play over the arena with power as Knox slowly approaches the ring. He then slides into the ring and climbs to his feet. He walks around the ring for a moment just before walking over to the corner and looking over the crowd once more. He then climbs the turnbuckle and holds his arms out looking above pumping his fist with the music. He then jumps down and spins around facing the center of the ring by the time he lands on his feet. Bouncing back and forth staring across the ring in the opposing corner Knox prepares himself as the music slowly begins to fade.

TAG TEAM MATCH
Jace Savage & Brian Hollywood vs Tommy Knox & Chris Madison

The bell sounds and the match is underway. Knox and Hollywood go out onto the apron as Savage starts off against Madison. The two men circle each other before tying up. Nobody gets the advantage so they break it off. They then circle each other once more before tying up again. Madison quickly grabs Savage and takes him down with a Snap Suplex. Madison mounts him and starts punching Savage’s face. The ref breaks it up but Madison quickly tries to grab Savage into the Anaconda Vice but Savage fights his way to the ropes breaking up the submission attempt.

Harvey: Good tactics there by both men.

Chase: This is going to be a war.

Both wrestlers get back to their feet. They stare each other down before circling once more and tying up again. Savage gets the advantage and grabs Madison into a Sambo Suplex. Madison quickly back to his feet and Savage grabs him into a Bely to Belly Suplex. Savage goes for a quick cover.

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Madison kicks out. Savage gets on top and nails him with mounted punches to the head like Madison did to him. The ref quickly breaks it up before it gets out of hand. Savage gets to his feet and tries to grab Madison into a Boston Crab but Madison quickly makes his way to the ropes before he can apply the hold.

Harvey: He got to the ropes quick to break the hold.

Chase: That was a smart move there. Kept him from properly applying the hold.

Both men go over to their corners and tag out. Knox and Hollywood are in now. The two men circle each other before tying up. Knox gets the advantage and grabs Hollywood into a T-Bone Suplex. Both men soon back to their feet. Hollywood shakes it off before they tie up again. Knox gains the advantage again and grabs Hollywood into a Half Nelson Suplex before quickly going for a cover.

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Hollywood kicks out. Knox quickly grabs Hollywood into a Dragon Sleeper. He cinches it in tighter as the ref starts asking Hollywood if he wants to give it up.

Harvey: Knox with the smart submission hold there.

Chase: I like this brutality. He’s like Torquemada in there.

Hollywood refuses to give up and fights out of it with elbows. He soon gets back to his feet and breaks out of the hold. Hollywood quickly grabs Knox into the Side Effect. Hollywood goes for a cover.

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Knox kicks out of it. Both men to their feet and Hollywood ducks a right cross by Knox. Knox turns around and gets grabbed into a Twisting Neckbreaker. Hollywood goes again for a quick pin attempt, hooking the leg as he does so.

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Knox kicks out. Hollywood checks with the ref who tells him it was a two count. Hollywood pulls Knox to his feet and then grabs him into a German Suplex. Hollywood goes for another quick cover.

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Knox again kicks out. Hollywood can’t believe it. As he pulls Knox to his feet Knox rakes his eyes. Hollywood holds his eyes in pain before Knox grabs him into DDT. The crowd boos as Knox staggers over to tag in Madison.

Harvey: Smart tag by Knox there.

Chase: Madison is a house of fire.

Madison stomps a mudhole in Hollywood before nailing him with repeated knee strikes to the ribs. He then mounts him and starts punching him. The ref counts to four and Madison stops punching. He then gets to his feet and pulls up Hollywood. He then grabs him into a Double Arm DDT before tagging Knox back in. Knox climbs to the top turnbuckle and performs a Top Rope Leg Drop. Knox goes for a cover.

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Savage in to break it up. The crowd cheers as Savage is ushered back to his corner as Knox flips him off. Knox pulls Hollywood to his feet and performs a Russian Legsweep. Knox then goes back over and tags in Madison. Madison back in now and grabs Hollywood into the Omoplata

Harvey: Nice submission wrestling hold there by Madison.

Chase: This guy knows how to wrestle.

The ref continues to ask Hollywood if he wants to give it up but Hollywood continues to refuse. The crowd starts getting behind Hollywood who fights to the ropes to break the hold. Madison and Knox can’t believe it. Madison pulls Hollywood to his feet and goes for the Go to Sleep but Hollywood gets out of it. Hollywood runs the ropes and nails Madison with a Spear. The crowd goes wild.

Harvey: BIG TIME SPEAR BY HOLLYWOOD!

Chase: That was an illegal low blow.

Both men crawl to their corners and tag in their partners. Savage, who is the fresher man, is a house of fire. Savage nails Knox with rapid punches before grabbing him into a Hip Toss. Knox quickly back to his feet and grabs Knox into another Hip Toss. Knox staggers back to his feet. Savage quickly grabs him into a Dragon Sleeper which he turns into a Reverse Suplex. The crowd cheers as he goes for a cover.

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Madison in to break it up. Now Hollywood is in to fight him and it’s a wild brawl that the fans are cheering loudly for. The crowd boos loudly as now Michael Jennings for some reason has wandered out to ringside. Ron Rufio notices him and starts pointing his finger at him. Jennings notices this and laughs about it.

Harvey: What the hell is he doing out here?

Chase: I have no idea. Maybe he’s after The Big Fat Kill.

Meanwhile inside the ring all four wrestlers are brawling. Hollywood clotheslines Madison over the top rope and out to the floor. He quickly follows him leaving Knox and Savage in the ring. The two men trade punches but Savage gains he upperhand. He quickly grabs Knox into a Belly to Belly Suplex. The crowd cheers as Knox hits hard and Savage signals that it’s the end.

Harvey: Looks like the end is near.

Chase: This is sickening!

Jennings gets on the apron and Savage sees him. He turns toward Jennings as Knox gets to his feet. Knox tries to push Savage into Jennings and Jennings nails Savage with a forearm smash. Rufio pulls Jennings off the apron and the two wrestlers brawl on the floor as Knox rolls up Savage.

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Winner: Tommy Knox and Chris Madison

Knox’s hand is raised in victory as Rufio and Hollywood head down the aisle furious as Savage soon joins them. In the ring Jennings, Knox, and Madison are furious. Jennings has lost it and grabs the mic.

Jennings: THE AGE OF THE BLACK HAND IS HERE!

He then tosses the mic down and the three men exit the ring.

Harvey: Is Jennings in The Black Hand now?

Chase: I like this. Business just picked up.

Overdrive goes to commercial

[President Jeff]

Cindy Shannon is backstage trying to get a word with Michael Jennings after what happened in the tag team match that just took place but he’s not having it.

Shannon: I'm backstage trying to get a word with...

Jennings: Shut the hell up and listen up.

Michael turns to the camera and points to the black T-shirt he’s wearing with The Black Hand’s logo on it.

Jennings: This is righteousness! I am going to lead you to the next step in the evolution…of APW. Now I bet all of you are wondering just why I joined The Black Hand. Well it’s very simple. Every period of change is preceded by a period of chaos…

He motions toward The Black Hand’s locker room down the hallway before continuing.

Jennings: We are that chaos. I am here to show you all that monsters aren’t the hideous creatures that you read about in books or see in movies. That the real monsters in everyday life can be anyone. They can be your friends, your neighbors, even a family member…that’s the message that I’m trying to send along with The Black Hand. We are the leaders of the revolution that has taken hold of APW. You want to look for leadership look at Michael Jennings, not A.C. Smith, Amy Zing, or someone like that. The revolution has taken hold and The Black Hand has been at the forefront of this insurgency against the corruption that has taken hold of this place. We are here to set things right. The fastest way to restore order is by creating chaos…we’re Agents of Chaos. When The League showed up and The Sindicate split up we gave them the finger instead of bowing down to them like everybody else. When the NBK was around we were on different sides of the spectrum but with the same goals. Now we’re on the same page and that should frighten all of you. The reason I got a haircut was to look as normal as possible because sometimes the most normal people are the most monstrous and frightening…

People like Katherine Knight, Richard Chase, Joachim Kroll, and John Haigh. If you don’t know who they are GOOGLE IT. Google the names and look at how normal they looked in appearance. However when you read about the things they have done then you’ll see my point. You’ll get the message that I’m trying to send. But as you can see I’ve grown out my beard and my hair is growing long again. The reason for this is that you all were too STUPID to get the point of my clean cut look. However now I’m just going to go back to looking like a monster since that’s the only way to get my point across. I am the rebel around here and A.C. Smith, much like Biggs you’ll find out that I’m the REAL Asskicker around here first hand in a few minutes time. The Black Hand will rule APW with an iron fist and it starts tonight…



The logo of The Black Hand appears on the screen after Michael walks off camera.


The arena lights suddenly fade to black and on the tron a visual image appears that reads “Please Stand By.”



Suddenly the screen fills with static.



Suddenly the lights in the arena start flickering. At this point Michael Jennings comes out from the back alone holding an electric lantern. He walks to the ring before standing in front of the ring steps. He climbs onto the ring steps with a devious smile on his face. Suddenly a video starts playing on the screen featuring monsters killing people. The terrified reactions of the audience bring a smile to Michael's face.



It is then proceeded by an image of The Black Hand's logo.



At this point the lights turn back on in the arena and Michael climbs into the ring after setting down the lantern. He is back to wearing his black ring jacket but there’s a new addition to it, the logo of The Black Hand on the back. He takes off the ring jacket and awaits his opponent.

Harvey: Where is Robert Hamilton?

Chase: Yeah this is getting strange.

The crowd looks at the entrance manager Robert Hamilton and his heavy Edwin Hughes to the boos of the crowd. They enter the ring as Hamilton asks for the microphone. Michael exits the ring and stands out on the floor as he does this.

Hamilton: I don’t know why my client came out to the ring and joined The Black Hand without telling me but I’m fine with it. My client would like to have all you whores, bratty children, and inner city sweathogs that make up the mongrel race to keep the noise down as I introduce the greatest wrestler on Earth…

The crowd boos loudly as Jennings looks on from the floor.

Hamilton: First the man behind me, the man who gives me all of my funny one liners and is more interesting than all of you here today. This is “Big” Edwin Hughes!

The crowd boos as Hughes continues to stand in the ring with a scowl.

Hamilton: Now to the greatest manager in all of wrestling…ME. I am the man you all wish you could be. I am the brains behind the brawn, the mastermind behind the mauling, I am Robert Hamilton.

The crowd boos as Hamilton waves to them and thank them for their applause which only makes them boo him even more.

Hamilton: And now to the wrestler that you all came here to see. Hailing from Pacific Palisades, California. He is the man who speaks for the people. The ONLY man who has had the balls to speak his mind and not give a damn if anyone gets mad. He is the man that has the balls you wish that you had. This is your hero and mine, he is the man that you all hate to love and love to hate. He is the man you all wished you could be. This is Michael Jennings!

The crowd boos loudly as Jennings looks coldly at them from the floor.

Hamilton: Now that you’ve seen the best, you can now see the rest. Gorilla position, send out the clown we hired from the circus earlier this evening. It's time for the Greatest Show on Earth.

The crowd boos as Hamilton hands his microphone to the ring announcer and exits the ring with Hughes to stand in the corner of Jennings on the floor at ringside.

Harvey: What is Jennings up to?

Jennings slithers back into the ring and knocks down Hamilton from behind with a forearm shot to the back of the head. Before Hughes can react Jennings grabs him into the Empire Falls. The crowd actually cheers this as Jennings goes over and picks up the microphone where it was dropped by Hamilton. He motions to Hughes and Hamilton.

Jennings: Get this shit out of my ring right now! I don’t need no manager or his hired thug anymore. I’ve got The Black Hand so fuck all that nonsense.

The crowd likes this as the medical staff comes in to check on Hamilton and help him to the back along with Hughes. Jennings cackles into the microphone about it before turning back to the audience.

Jennings: THIS IS THE NEW AGE! THE AGE OF THE BLACK HAND! It is said that it is darkest just before the dawn. Well the dawning of the new and improved Black Hand. Now some also say that revenge is a dish best served cold…and my blood is very cold. So with that said A.C. Smith, bring your ass out here so I can kick it all over the damn building.

Jennings tosses down the mic and starts calling for Smith to come out to the ring before pacing back and forth.

Harvey: What in the hell is going on? Jennings just apparently has left Hamilton Sports Management.

Chase: I like this. This guy is one hundred percent loyal to The Black Hand and just proved it right there.

The lights in the area quickly cut out. The fans are abuzz, and the electricity in the air is met with one lyric.

“ALL OF THE LIGHTS”

Fireworks go off in time with the bass to the song as a large, dark silhouette appears on the stage. It stands still as a statue as the music continues and the capacity crowd cheers its collective heart out.

Paige: “From New York City! Weighing 275 pounds...THE BIG APPLE ASSKICKER, A.C. SMITH!!!!!”

The lights slowly come back on around the building, and only now does the big man move down the aisle. He confidently surveys the scene around him and touches the outstretched hands of fans as the chorus kicks in.

“Turn up the lights in here, baby
Extra bright, I want y'all to see this
Turn up the lights in here, baby
You know what I need
Want you to see everything
Want you to see all of the liiiiights”

Smith soaks in the admiration as he pauses just for a moment at the ringside steps. However, the multiple-time world champion quickly pops up to the apron, runs to the opposite turnbuckle, and poses atop it to more cheers from the crowd. After a few seconds, Smith pivots and jumps down to the ring, where he begins to loosen up for his upcoming match.

Harvey: Smith looks ready for battle.

Chase: He’s got a tough test ahead of him with Jennings.

NON TITLE MATCH
AC Smith Vs Michael Jennings

The two wrestlers circle each other before tying up. Nobody gains the advantage but instead of backing off when breaking up the tie up Jennings starts punching Smith in the head. Smith retaliates and the match quickly degenerates into a brawl. The ref is trying to keep order and finally after three tries he separates the two men.

Chase: I LOVE THIS!

Harvey: It's a brawl already.

When they are separated Jennings eye gouges Smith which draws boos from the audience. As Smith staggers to the ropes Jennings then rakes Smith’s face across the top rope which draws more boos.

Chase: Nice skill wrestling there from Jennings.

Harvey: It was cheating…

Jennings gloats about it only to be tackled down by Smith who uses fists of fire. Smith is pissed but Jennings fights back. Now it’s a brawl again. Both men fight to their feet. Smith off the ropes and hits a Spear on Jennings. Smith with the cover.

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Both men to their feet and Smith follows up the momentum with a Hip Toss. Jennings quickly back up and Smith grabs him into a Snap Mare before grabbing him into a Reverse Chinlock with punches to the head. The ref counts down and Smith releases the hold. He then starts stomping on Jennings to the delight of the crowd.

Harvey: Smith is losing it right now.

Chase: He should be fined and suspended for this!

The ref makes him stop at a four count and Smith stops. He then pulls Jennings to his feet. He Irish Whips Jennings into the ropes and hits a Boot to the face. Jennings hits the mat and Smithgoes for another cover.

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Jennings kicks out again. Smith can’t believe it so he quickly grabs him into a front facelock.

Harvey: Smith looking to wear down Jennings now.

Chase: He’s going to need to at this rate.

Smith cinches in the hold tighter but Jennings fights up to his feet after about a minute or so. He elbows Smith in the stomach repeatedly to break the hold. He then grabs Smith into a German Suplex. Smith lands on his head as Jennings shakes out the cobwebs.

Harvey: Tough landing for Smith there.

Chase: Both of these guys are tough.

Jennings gets to his feet and pulls Smith to his feet. He then shoves him into the corner and starts Stomping a Mudhole. Jennings breaks it at a four count before pulling Smith out of the corner and grabbing him into a Brainbuster. Jennings quickly goes for a cover.

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Smith kicks out. Jennings quickly grabs him into an STF. He locks it in tight but Smith soon powers his way to the ropes. Jennings breaks the hold before pulling him to the center of the ring and grabbing him into an Ankle Lock. However it doesn’t work for long as Smith again powers his way to the ropes.

Harvey: Smith is too powerful for these moves.

Chase: I think he’s just wearing him out. It’s part of a bigger plan.

Jennings is frustrated. He lets Smith get to his feet before he tries to clothesline him out to the floor but Smith lands on the apron. Jennings sees this and knocks him off the apron to the floor.

Chase: Yeah you gotta wake up pretty early in the morning to outsmart Jennings.

Harvey: Going to have to agree with that.

Jennings rolls out to the floor before pushing Smith backfirst into the barricade and follows this by rolling him back into the ring. Jennings pulls Smith to his feet and grabs him into a Tiger Driver. He goes for a quick cover.

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Smith kicks out only to be quickly grabbed into a Fujiwara Armbar by Jennings. Jennings locks the hold in tight but Smith refuses to give up. Smith fights over the ropes and breaks the hold. Jennings looks angry and starts beefing with the ref over the count. This allows Smith to get to his feet.

Chase: Jennings, what are you doing?!

Harvey: Smith is rising to his feet and is ready for some payback.

As Jennings turns around Smith nails him with a Gut Punch which staggers Jennings. Smith follows this up with a Forearm Smash and a Russian Legsweep. Smith back to his feet and nails Jennings with a Knee Drop. Smith is getting fired up. He shakes the ropes and signals that it’s over.

Harvey: Smith signaling it’s over.

Chase: Smith is out for blood tonight.

Smith pulls Jennings to his feet. He then goes for the Big Appleasskicker but before he can start Jennings rakes his eyes as the ref gets out of position. The crowd boos as Jennings grabs him into the Empire Falls! The crowd continues to boo as he goes for a cover.

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Winner: Michael Jennings

Jennings has his hand raised in victory. He then goes to attack Smith but Smith rolls out to floor. Jennings starts yelling about fighting some more but the referee breaks it up. Smith heads to the back as more officials are out to calm down Jennings. Jennings smiles at them before exiting the ring and being escorted to the back by security.

Harvey: Jennings is absolutely out of his mind but he won the match fair and square.

Chase: Big win for Jennings heading into Shockwave.

Overdrive goes to commercial

[President Jeff]

The show goes backstage to where Cindy Shannon once again has caught up with Michael Jennings, this time to question him about why he turned on his manager Robert Hamilton.

Shannon: Michael, why did you turn on your manager Robert Hamilton?

He turns and looks at her with a wild, savage look on his face before responding.

Jennings: I did it because he is only about POWER. He’s just another person who is everything that I hate. A person who only cares about money, fame, power, and corruption. He is someone who is everything that I hate in this industry. The disease of power is what I am leading the insurgency against. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. That is why I had to cut the head off of the snake.

Shannon: But aren’t you a snake?

Michael looks at her and smiles.

Jennings: No, I’m the apex predator that’s watching the gazelles feed at the watering hole every week here in APW. Now if you’ll excuse me I have to go plan an attack on the prey with the rest of the fucking jungle cats in The Black Hand.

Michael walks off screen as the scene fades out.

Our cameras pan into the parking lot. A silver car that we can't quite identify-- perhaps a Dodge Charger-- pulls into a vacant parking space far from most of the other vehicles. For a moment, we can only make out a male silhouette from the tinted windows, but after a moment, the door is pushed open and the crowd roars as Evan Envi steps out into the parking lot with the Overdrive Championship over his shoulder.

Harvey: Well, it looks like we won't have to worry about Evan being stripped of the Overdrive Title before the Scramble Match tonight!

Chase: Damn... Could've been nice.

He seems to already be dressed in his wrestling gear, aside from a black t-shirt which features nothing more than the picture of a panda. The crowd roars at the arrival of our Overdrive Champion and as he begins making his way toward the arena, he is quickly approached by someone we can quickly identify as Jenny Knite, who joins him in his stride toward the entrance.

Jenny: We have to be careful tonight.

Evan: Careful? I'm always careful, Jen!

Jenny: The Black Hand is gonna be watching tonight. They'd love to see Niobe take you out.

Evan: I'm aware. Spiteful little bunch, aren't they?

Jenny: We have a lot of enemies, Ev.

Evan: I know, right. Isn't it exhilarating?

Jenny: Evan. Please.

The two stop, just a few feet short of the double doors leading into the arena. Evan turns and raises an eyebrow at his friend and manager before shrugging.

Jenny: Tommy took out Buck, and then he took out Nate, and if Deli was here, he'd take you out, so please be careful out there. I don't know what I'm gonna do if something happens to you, alright?

Evan: Haha, you're so worried about me. Jenny, no... No... Don't be.

He places a hand on his friend's shoulder and gives her a half-smirk.

Evan: Worry about what's about to happen to those six bastards that are trying to take my baby away from me-- right out of my arms. Worry about that. It's gonna be a massacre.

Jenny: Really...

Evan: Really. And if Knox shows up, then I'd be more than happy to dedicate a moment of my time to put him down. Just watch.

Jenny: I--

Evan: Just watch.

Evan releases a hand from Jenny's shoulder. He turns and walks through the double doors. Jenny takes a deep breath, rubbing her eyes in frustration before following after him. Our scene fades to black.

Paige: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL! First making his way to the ring

The silence of the crowd stirs around the atmosphere of the arena as it suddenly becomes disturbed by the sound of a horrific and deafening scream, a white mist begins to seep through from the ramp way, its swirling life source, only to cast itself lovingly into the air and towards the stage. The crowd looks on worried, each and every face being filled with simple fear as their hearts beat rhythmically with the bright-sensitive flickering lights of death… a sickening blue light only to swoon over the crowd. Just as any search light does when picking sight of its criminal… another one only to follow it in its quest. Suddenly a large circle of fire arises in a quick counter-clockwise motion, before exploding upwards as a tall dark figure appears within the center of the flames. Followed just seconds later by the pounding beats of "Murmaider II: The Water God" performed by Dethklok, as it blares across the helpless PA system.

Paige: From Los Angeles, California, weighing in at two-hundred and sixty-eight pounds...THE TITAN OF TORMENT...VIICTOR...HAAADES!!

The lights remain dim and the searchlight is fixated upon Hades who moves along the stage, while rain begins to descend from the rafters along the ramp and over the ring. ,Exhaling calmly he moves casually down the ramp way with the bright white light behind him, as he remains restrained beneath the black straight-jacket secured across the front clinging tightly to his masculine frame. Stepping to the edge of the ramp Hades gets a running start before leaping into the air, simultaneously as Hades flips and rolls over the middle rope, while all four turnbuckle posts are lit up by the explosive pyrotechnics as they erupt. Suddenly like a crazed lunatic Hades bangs his head into the canvas and snaps his head back, before slowly rising to his feet and scanning the crowd. Hades moves to the center of the ring as the rain falling overhead stops, overlooks the crowd in disgust and calmly exhales turning to the stage awaiting his opponent...


''Almost famous'' by Eminem hits the PA system resulting in a stirring of the crowd. Several seconds later, Level-One steps out from behind the curtains cam corder in hand. He holds it up to his face and points it straight down at the ring before panning around at the rest of the crowd. As he walks down the ramp, he points the cameras in the faces of the fans whom are scowling with anger.

Paige:: Weighing in at 263 points from Toronto, Ontario, Canada currently residing in Hollywood, California! He is a FOUR TIME APW Undisputed Champion! Please welcome... THE REIGNING, DEFENDING APW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION...Level-One!!!!

Level-One continues down the ramp and as the crowd boos he shouts over them into the camera - seeing it as the opportune time to create a blog for his Youtube channel on his way to the ring. He rolls under the bottom rope and sticks the video camera in the referee's face telling him that he's going to face hell from Hollywood if he doesn't do his job. With that he leans against the ropes and casually continues to create his video blog, waiting for the match to get underway.

DING! DING! DING!

NON TITLE MATCH

Victor Hades Vs Level One


The bell sounds and both men carefully circle the ring before locking up in the center, Hades using his large frame forces Level-One into the corner. Level-One who uses his skill as a ring veteran slips under Hades left shoulder quickly, while forcing Hades back into the corner using his weight to slow Hades down as much as possible. Level-One using his weight as he climbs onto the second rope keeps Hades pressed in the corner, attempting to isolate the Titan of Torment as he wears him down. The referee squeezing in between these two intimidating superstars breaks up the clinch, while Hades slips out and circles the ring once more.

Harvey: I can feel that this is going to be a great match up

Chase: Two men who have won the Survive and Conquer match in the past, theres no doubt that this will be great.

The crowd showing their appreciation for the athleticism of these two competitors begins to carry around the arena in cheers, while Level-One casually flips the middle finger to the crowd with a smile. Hades adjusting his wrist tape carefully circles the ring as both men once again square off, before Hades shoots inward to lock-up but Level-One wisely ducks under. The World Champion locks Hades into a waist-lock attempting to take Hades down who squats down fighting the hold, while clutching the wrists of Level-One controlling the movement. Hades manages to break the grip and twists Level-One's arm into a careful arm wrench who grimaces in the hold and checks the arm. The world champ drops to the canvas after circling Hades and swings his leg over Hades arm with a beautiful counter and sways up to his feet reversing the hold. Fans cheering the wrestling agility showcase continue to applaud and banter, while both men fight for control in the ring circling one another. Hades who uses his weight to pull Level-One in swings violently and catches the Champ off guard with a sickening throat thrust! Level-One releases his grip of Hades and clutches his throat gasping for air as he doubles over, while Hades steps in and swings low kicking out Level-One's leg with a sweep. The champ falls forward into the ropes while the maniacal Hades like a lion on a gazelle pounces, grasping for Level-One's bandana but the referee breaks it up as Level-One cusses aloud holding the bottom rope.

Harvey: That referee better be careful. I don’t think Hades will be shy to knock him out.

The referee forces Hades off, who allows Level-One to recover as both men back into opposing corners before once more circling each other around the ring. Hades smirks letting out some trash talk with a distraction before snapping a stiff roundhouse to the
heavily taped right knee of Level-One, previous aftermath of his encounter with Terry Marvin. Level-One's knee slightly buckles as he reaches for the ropes and pauses biting his inside cheek with a smile, before nodding his head as he catches himself and moves along the ropes. Hades who smiles back runs his fingers back through his damp hair and grins in a twisted manner, while both men meet up in the center again and lock up.

Level-One now controlling the momentum shoves Hades into the turnbuckle although hobbling, managing to force the Innovator of Agony back who fights for control. Both men twist and turn along the ropes fighting for control until the referee once again steps in, which gives Level-One an opportunity to slap Hades across the cheek.

Fans-"OOHHHHHHHHH..."

Hades who turns a shade of beat red glares at Level-One who ducks between the ropes and escapes out of the ring to catch his breath and recover. Jerking his arm away from nearby fans reaching out as he curses at them, moving up the ring steps and re-entering the ring to Hades. Both men attempt a tie up for the fifth consecutive time but Hades teases as he holds a middle finger flipping off the World champ to his face.

Chase: Level One didn’t like that

The champ curses turning away in a fit of rage and kicks the bottom rope while Hades smirks, Hades quickly steps in with a hard shin-kick to the taped knee of Level-One before slapping the champ across the face with a shot of his own! Level-One falls back into the ropes nearly losing his balance s he holds his cheek in surprise, before shooting to his feet and cursing under his breath as the crowd chants "You got bitch-slapped!"

Level-One immediately scrambles into Hades' face and shoves him forcefully into the turnbuckle, who steps back out and shoves the champ back with a palm to the face. Level-One showing his frustration shoots in on Hades with a side-headlock, who begin to thrust his right knee violently into the skull of Hades wearing him down. Switching position the Champ holds Hades into a tight "mercy"-like hand grip tie-up, as both men begin struggling for the upper hand. Level-One once more showing his experience executes a swift STO while holding his grip forcing Hades back-first into the mat. The referee checking Hades' shoulders drops down beginning the count:

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Hades arches his back and kicks out as he bridges himself upwards, the referee signalling to Level-One only a "two-count". Level-One quickly throws himself on Hades pressing his knees to Hades' thighs while he keeps the hold in the bridging position, but Hades showing his lower body strength maintains his balance. After two more attempts the World champion finally kicks out Hades' foot from underneath him, as Hades drops back on the mat and the referee again counts 1
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Hades pulls himself up kicking out of the pin while both men remain locked together, which allows Hades to break the test of strength with three vicious headbutts to Level-One's skull jarring the World champ who staggers around. Hades lands two more headbutts before swinging a violent clothesline which Level-One wisely ducks, and spins back answering with a forearm bash into the cheekbone of Hades. Level-One showing-off his agility once more runs up the ropes in the corner, spins and leaps over Hades, executing a flawless hip-toss which sends Hades crashing to the canvas. Level-One dropping down for the cover is met by a toe kick from Hades to the forehead, who scrambles to is feet and drops the champ with a fast arm-drag. Showing great technique with chain-grappling unlike anything Hades has shown before, both men reach their feet once more as Level-One answers with a Japanese arm-drag of is own as well! Shooting to their feet as the match quickly becomes fast-paced, Hades dives into the champ with a drop-toehold bringing Level-One down face-first into the canvas. As Level-One gets on all-fours Hades swings a violent punt-kick to the head but misses as Level-One now rolls Hades up in a schoolboy pinfall attempt pulling the tights!

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Shooting to their feet as the match quickly becomes fast-paced, Hades dives into the champ with a drop-toehold bringing Level-One down face-first into the canvas. As Level-One gets on all-fours Hades swings a violent punt-kick to the head but misses as Level-One now rolls Hades up in a schoolboy pinfall attempt pulling the tights!

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Hades kicks out.

Harvey: Great match up so far

Hades rolls over onto his knees as a frustrated Level-One stomps over and begins snapping a few cheap toe-kicks to the face of Hades'. Throwing more and more stiff-like kicks to the face and chest as the roar of the crowd reacts in a "OHHHHHH" sea of screams, while Hades nearly drops down against the canvas gasping for air. Level-One simply catching his breath and using the bandana now around his neck to clear the sweat, and throws another kick to Hades' chest. Hades now as if finally catching a second wind leans forward and locks eyes with One, slowly rises to his feet absorbing each jolting kick. Both men now standing toe to toe and eye to eye square off while exchanging words.

Level-One: "I AM THE BEST IN THE F[*censored*]ING WORLD, asshole!! Who the hell are you?! Huh?!"

Level-One shouts before spitting in the face of Hades, and throws a wild kick to the chest. The small flinch from Hades causes a look of disbelief on the face if Level-One who drops another "f-bomb" under his breath before Hades snaps a roundhouse of his own, then another, and another, and another. Each kick louder than the next as Level-One staggers, until Hades leaps into the air and suddenly drops the World Champion with a enziguri!!

Chase: What a kick!

Hades who hits the mat and simply sits-up in the seated position glaring over Level-One clutching his head against the canvas, as the referee kneels down and checks on the champion. Hades grabbing Level-One and pulls him into the seated position, dragging Level-One into the corner.

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Level-One quickly kicks out not being dispatched so easily, brushing the palm of his hand against the now bruised jaw-line courtesy of Hades. Hades who grimaces also holding his neck from the shots of Level-One crawls to his feet, while the two exhale and inhale heavily as if strategizing how to take control. Level-One the first to his feet taunts Hades across the ring who slowly pulls himself up, while the World champion stalks closely. Hades finally turns as Level-One rushes Hades making a B-line but Hades sidesteps, throwing Level-One through the middle rope and onto the apron. Level-One tries to quickly correct himself as he leans through the middle rope only to be met by a crushing toe-kick to the face!!

Crowd-"WOOOOOO!!"

Level-One collapses to the outside as Hades catches his breath, turning and bouncing off the ropes as Level-One climbs to his feet to witness Hades flipping up over the top rope....connecting with a senton-plancha!!

Chase: The Suicide Note by Hades!!

Both men crash to the concrete floor as Hades hits Level-One like two pick-up trucks colliding head-on. Hades immediately turns to Nicky Paige and points to the chair as Nicky Paige squirms away from the action.

Victor Hades-"Gimme that f[*censored*]in' chair!!"

Hades picks up the folded steel chair and casually walks around the ring and sets up the steel chair against the opposing ringpost. Meanwhile the referee is already in the middle of counting...

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Harvey: Oh no, no dear god not this...

Chase: We've all seen this before! Hades has sent several superstars to the injured list with this move alone!!
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Hades surveys the crowd before taking a running start as he charges forward and lifts the knee as he swings around the ring-post, before connecting knee to post as Level-One ducks out of the way! Hades knee smacks off the ring post and Hades collapses to the floor clutching the knee in severe pain, while Level-One wastes no time hobbling over and works on the knee with a few hard stomps. Glaring down at the steel chair Level-One appears to have wheels spinning in the back of his head before bending over and lifting the chair, meanwhile the referee stops the count and leans through the ropes grabbing the chair. Level-One stopping as he prepares to swing turns to the disgruntled referee who takes the chair away, which leaves the Champion in a foul mood who turns into a blatant low-blow shot by Hades.

Chase: Referee never saw it-he was too occupied with that chair Level-One was going to use!!

Level-One drops to his knees holding his groin, as Hades using the barricade limps to a vertical base. Moving alongside near the apron Hades turns and catches Level-One leaning against the barricade before charging forward and connecting with a boot to the side of Level-One's skull into the barricade!!

Crowd: Holy shit!! Holy shit!! Holy shit!!

The fans erupt in chaos as replays are shown meanwhile Hades begins to roll Level-One under the bottom rope as the referee now reaches the count of "Eight!!"

Hades sliding into the ring covers Level-One quickly as the referee makes the count...

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Hades sits up in a look of total disbelief as he holds his head and falls over on his side along the canvas. Fans all around the arena beginning to chant "THIS IS AWESOME!!" while Level-One and Hades crawl to their feet once more. Hades steps in and begins unloading stiff knife-edge chops to the chest of the World Champion, before turning and rushing the ropes and coming back for a clothesline. Level-One ducks with the counter hoisting Hades on his shoulders while still limping on that bad leg...!!

THE DARKNESS SHINE (F5)!!!

The fans erupt startled and bursting into a frenzy as Level-One flops over Hades struggling as he rolls him over, covering for the pinfall..

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3.....NO!!" Hades kicks out!

Level-One screams in shock as he staggers to his feet grabbing the official by the shirt collar who assures Level-One that Hades kicked out, meanwhile warning Level-One he will disqualify him if necessary. A pent-up and very irritated World Champion begins kicking the turnbuckle pad in frustration and turns to Hades with a quick thrust kick, doubling Hades over before Level-One bounces off the ropes but instead meets a swinging neckbreaker from Hades!!

Hades rolls over and covers Level-One.

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Hades grimacing as he curses under his breath sits upright on his knees resting his hands on his hips as Level-One shakes his head rolling over. Hades crawls to his feet and pulls Level-One up by the bandana, before pulling the World Champ between his legs and hooking the arms of Level-One executing a double-underhook powerbomb! Hades beginning to show signs of weariness puts all of his weight on Level-One, while the referee begins to once again make the count.

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Level-One kicks out again, refusing to quit!! Meanwhile Hades who finally snaps keeps ahold of Level-One's arm rolling through as he kicks out and applies a Kimura arm-lock!! Level-One screaming and shaking his head quickly crawls for the ropes and wisely escapes as the referee is forced to break the hold. Holding his arm Level-One drapes his torso over the bottom rope and shakes his head ridding of the cobwebs.

Fans on their feet applaud the courage and heart of these two men as they breathe heavily in sweat, while Level-One the first to his feet stalks Hades... Hades turns and Level-One hoists Hades up still favoring that bad leg, before spinning in a giant circle with Hades on his shoulders....

The back of Hades skull bounces off the canvas, while Level-One's leg finally gives as he falls back into the ropes. Scanning the crowd as Level-One limps to the center of the ring and signals for the end. Fans still on their feet chanting "THIS IS AWESOME!!" as Level-One grabs a handful of Hades' hair and pulls him to his feet..

Level-One shoves Hades into the corner who struggles to hold himself up, while the World Champion adds in a few forearm shots before hoisting Hades onto the top turnbuckle in reverse. Level-One climbs to the top and begins to set Hades up who fights back with a few hard elbows until Level-One connects with a few vicious headbutts to the back of Hades' skull. Hooking the arms as Level-One pulls Hades back over his head before leaping off as flashbulbs from cameras light up the arena...

LEVEL-ADVANCE FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!

Hades' head smacks off the canvas as his body folds up like a book' laying motionless while a wounded Level-One crawls and makes the cover..

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Winner: Level One

Level One’s music hits and Level One rolls to his back and just lays there.

Harvey: What a match this was.

Chase: Hades took Level One to the limit.

Level One slowly gets up and the ref hands him the World title and raises his arm in victory. Level One exits the ring and heads up the ramp. Hades slowly comes too and we go to commercial.[/quote]

[President Jeff]

Backstage, Level-One is returning from his match with Victor Hades and is greeted by a hug from Asylum's Suicidal Champion Kaylyn James Evans!

Kaylyn Evans: Nice going out there, Lester! You look like you're back to your right back to old self already...

Level-One: My old self?

He asked, still pulling his head from the dumps. Unlike Kaylyn, he wasn't as impressed as she was with his performance.

Level-One: I don't know about that but I guess I am feeling alright.

Kaylyn smiled.

Kaylyn Evans: What do you mean, you guess your feeling alright? How can you be unsure about how your feeling? It's a pretty cut and dry thing, Lester...

Level-One: I don't know... it's just, complicated. Before I walked out of here, I felt excited. While I was wrestling, I felt angry. When I won, I felt depressed. And now as I talk to you, I feel...

Kaylyn Evans: You feel...

Level-One: Never mind. Look, is there something you wanted to talk to me about because my job is here is done tonight and I don't plan to stick around long enough this joint to hear yet another person call me out for some imagined title shot.

Kaylyn Evans: You know, you should really get your title back from CJ Gates. It isn't too late and he doesn't deserve it, you do.

Level-One closed his eyes and nodded his head side to side, as if to say... not this again.

Kaylyn Evans: That's not even why I am here right now. I thought I'd ask you if you would like to go out to a party, you've bailed out on me the last time... remember?

Level-One snarled.

Level-One: Alright, fine. You got me. We'll go. However, before then I need clean up in my locker room and I'll be back in fifteen.

Kaylyn Evans: Alright, I'll be waiting.

Level-One grins before he turns around and makes the long truck down to his locker room. He opens up the door and slams it shut behind him, before he grabs a spare towel from a locker and heads towards the bathroom for a hot shower. However, in this process something big, bold and shiny catches his attention...

The APW world championship laid out on a table with a note beside it simply reading...

I must fight for it.
Sincerely, CJ Gates.

This seems to flip Level-One's mood like a light switch when his face twists with rage and his hand closes to crumple up the note to which he then carelessly tosses away. Begrudgingly, he picks up the APW world championship and shoves the camera out of sight.

Nicky Paige: Ladies and gentlemen... The following contest is our main event and it is a THIRTY-FIVE MINUTE CHAMPIONSHIP SCRAMBLE for the Action Packed Wrestling Overdrive Championship! For this match, two competitors will begin in the ring, and at an interval of every five minutes, another competitor will enter the ring until all seven competitors are present! At the thirty-five minute mark, the person who scored the last pinfall or submission will be declared the winner and your APW Overdrive Champion!

The crowd roars at the announcement and Paige raises the microphone to her lips again.

Nicky Paige: And by order of General Manager, Alexander Duvall, if the current APW Overdrive Champion, Evan Envi, does not participate in this match, then he will be--

The crowd roars as a loud chorus of instruments rips throughout the arena.

”When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you AGAIN...!"

Multi-colored lights dance all across the arena as the opening riffs of "Helter Skelter" blast through the PA system. Within seconds, whistles and cheers emerge from the audience as Jenny Knite emerges from the back, blonde hair flowing freely behind her, and the APW Overdrive Championship, "Lady Overdrive" over her shoulder. With a microphone in hand, she stops and holds an arm out toward the entranceway.

Jenny: Ladies and gentlemen... I proudly introduce to you, hailing from Ocean City, Maryland, weighing in at a METHODICAL two hundred and twelve pounds, the "King of Overdrive", Mr. Evan ENVIII!

Evan bursts through the curtains, dressed in a white jacket with the name "ENVI" emblazoned across the back in blood-red, shimmering cursive. He looks out into the roaring legions of fans, grinning as he begins his moderate descent down to the ring. He pauses halfway to turn to Jenny Knite as she hands him the Overdrive Championship. He takes it from her arms and kisses the face of the belt before turning back to the ring.

Harvey: Nicky Paige didn’t even have to worry about finishing that statement! The Overdrive Champ is here, and he looks ready for a fight!

Chase: I don’t understand why Duvall doesn’t just strip Evan of the title the moment he enters the arena. I think this little publicity stunt has gone on long enough...

Harvey: Then he wouldn’t be able to make him suffer for over a half hour in main events like this.

Evan, with a running start, hops up onto the apron on one-knee and slides across with a smirk on his face before hopping up to stand atop the turnbuckles, screaming out to the raucous fans, holding the Overdrive Championship high above his head. The "King of Overdrive" finally hops down into the ring and hands the ring jacket to the referee, scolding him to be careful with it before he marches back to the ropes and hands the championship belt to Jenny Knite. He sinks into the corner to stretch, ready for combat. His music fades.

Paige: And the first opponent...

For upwards of ten seconds, there is only silence, aside from mild chatter among the audience.

Chase: Who is it?!

They say we wanted attention

Those five words of "Ignite" by Noisestorm, None Like Joshua & Veela immediately interrupts [name of opponent]'s theme and causes him/her to glare at the stage to see their opponent.

We really need a platform to teach a lesson
Well hey you forgot to mention
We're living for the melody in our head

A purple-haired lady comes out from the backstage area with a black jacket draped over her shoulders. The fans gives out a rather mixed response to this woman they knew as one Robina Hood.

Oh are we pretentious?
Or do we have stories boiling in us?
Poor fool, you're not gonna get to us
We don't even notice this...

As that voice continued to sing she walks to the top of the stage and throws her arms up high in the air, causing the jacket to fly off her shoulder and onto the floor, revealing the APW North American Championship around her waist. She proceeds to make her way down the aisle towards the ring. Some of the fans cheered, some booed and some of the younger members stayed nervously silent as Robina walked pass them, her eyes not blinking away from her opposition.

I haven't seen the sun
In over sixty-seven days
The time is moving
With the heavens when I said to wait
The room is growing smaller
And the days are getting shorter
But I have to stay awake
Cause this could change the world

Suddenly a male voice began to sing, at a faster rate than the female voice that came beforehand, and as the voice sung Robina made her way to ringside. She was a bit slow to go over to the ring steps as the female's eyes remained fully focused on Envi, almost as if planning when to pounce.

Paige: Introducing the first opponent, from the Sherwood Forest, she is the NEW Action Packed Wrestling North American Champion, Robina Hood!

And it's time to tell the people
When nobody will
It's time to bring the life
To what I've written with a quill
I must create, then innovate
And let it see the light
And when I'm done, I will be changing
Now watch me ignite!

She walks up the ring steps, halfway across the apron and steps into the ring as the song continued. Once in the ring Robina kept her eyes on her opponent, pointed a finger at him/her and states that "you're going to die!" but when 'watch me ignite' goes through the system, the female spins 270 degrees and punches the air, while using her free hand to unwrap the North American Title from her waist, getting a louder yet still mixed reaction from the people in the arena. Miss Hood then simply stands there and glared her eyes towards her opponent as the referee pats her boots, checking for any weapons stashed in there, while her theme slowly dies out. He then takes the North American Title from her and hands it to Nicky Paige, who exits the ring. While a graphic for the North American Title flashes over the screen, the referee calls for the bell!

APW Overdrive Championship Scramble
Evan Envi © vs Robina Hood vs Mad Mumf vs Joseph Johnson vs Niobe “Nightmare” Martin vs Wyatt Crash vs Amy Zing

We focus on the timer on the Tron.

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34:59...

34:58...

Harvey: So here we go! And who woulda thunkit? APW’s first North American Champion, squaring off with our newly crowned, and perhaps Meltdown’s final North American Champion! Robina Hood had an amazing showing at Test for the Best, and defeated the Guv’Nor on Meltdown just a week and a half ago!

Chase: And these two have never liked each other, Darren. Robina was Sienna’s right-hand girl and Evan never showed her the respect she deserved!

After a few moments of exchanging words back and forth, Robina slaps Evan across the face! The crowd grows loud, and Evan rubs his jaw after the shot. He then ducks a wild swing by Robina and drives a knee into her midsection! He Irish Whips her across the ring and goes for a Back Body Drop, but Robina rotates in mid-air and drops down behind Evan, delivering a double-knee Backstabber, known as the Grand Finale!

Harvey: WHOA! THE GRAND FINALE!

Chase: That’s a move Evan’s own sister perfected! He’s down!

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Interim Overdrive Champion: Robina Hood

The crowd boos loudly and Evan kicks out just a moment too late. Robina Hood rises to her feet, raising both hands into the air before taking a bow as Evan shakily climbs to his feet in the corner.

Chase: Robina Hood, just did in forty seconds, what people like Shadow, Tommy Knox, and Michael Jennings spent ages trying to do!

Harvey: For now! But can she hold onto that title for thirty-four minutes?

Robina turns around and charges Envi in the corner, hitting him with a back elbow smash! Envi goes groggy and Robina pulls him out of the corner, hooking him for a Snap Suplex! Evan groans in pain, rising to his knees in the center of the ring-- and receiving a big boot to the temple for his troubles! Evan slumps against the mat and Robina hops up onto the nearest set of turnbuckles, playing to the crowd, earning a huge chorus of boos. She rolls her eyes and then looks behind her at Evan. Robina climbs to the top turnbuckle, her back still toward Evan and perches herself there... Evan climbs to his feet and Robina goes for a high-flying Moonsault!

Chase: Two minutes in, and this could be a HUUUUGE move-- no!

Evan rolls out of the way and Robina bounces off of the mat from the impact. She clutches her ribs and groans in pain.

Harvey: Evan evaded that Moonsault, and now he’s just stalking his prey.

Evan waits, on one knee as Robina Hood pulls herself up to her feet-- and then lunges upward, taking her to the ground with an Inverted Single Knee Backbreaker, akin to her Backstabber, followed by a Jetta Lock! The crowd roars at the application of the Japanese Stranglehold and, trapped in the center of the ring, Robina Hood groans in agony. She writhes, trying to break free, but for at least the first nine or ten seconds, to no avail! The referee asks if she will submit, and initially, she says no, but after another twelve wrenching seconds, she yells for the referee. After a conversation that lasts fractions of a second, the referee signals to the timekeeper!

Harvey: And we have a submission!

Interim Overdrive Champion: Evan Envi

Harvey: And Envi beautifully applies that Straightjacket he calls the Jetta Lock! Hah, that’s two moves borrowed from Sienna in the course of this match...

Chase: Now there’s no doubt in my mind that these two are just playing mind games with one another. We’re three minutes in!

Evan rolls off of Robina and leans against the corner for a few moments. With a grin, he motions for her to get up, and once Robina reaches her feet, Evan’s expression turns serious. He charges forward with a loud battle cry and nails a Running Calf Kick! Robina is knocked onto her back again and Evan gets to his feet, waiting for her to get up, and then taking her to the mat with a Spinning Heel Kick! He throws his arms up, yelling for the crowd to grow louder-- and they do, indeed. With the audience now at a roar, Evan signals for the end and lifts Robina up by her arm, pulling her into what looks like a Dragon Sleeper!

Chase: Get out of there, Robina!

Harvey: Evan Envi’s looking for the Guess Who!

Robina twists around while in Evan’s grasp and is able to nail a Low Blow! The crowd boos, but Evan collapses to his knees, his breaths becoming slower and deeper.

Harvey: A blatant shot to the groin by the North American Champion! Come on!

Chase: Well, anything goes in this type of match! How do you disqualify her?!

Robina takes a bow to the booing crowd, but as she stands up, she delivers a vicious thrust kick to the back of Evan’s head! Evan collapses face-first to the mat and Robina rolls him over into a Crucifix Pin! The ref drops down to make the count!

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Chase: I thought Evan was out cold from that kick.

The crowd roars as the timer begins to count down to the five-minute mark on the Tron!

30:05...

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30:00...

A buzzer sounds and Robina Hood delivers a jumping knee drop to Evan’s sternum for good measure before pushing herself up and anxiously awaiting the next entrant.

Chase: Who is it?!

'Radioactive' by Imagine Dragons blasts on throughout the arena as the intensity of the flashing lights elevates. Joseph Johnson finally walks out onto the stage as lights of black and green flash around him. Joseph pauses on the stage and the lights stop flashing.

Paige: Introducing next, on his way to the ring... JOSEPH JOHNSOOONNN!

Johnson charges down the ramp and slides into the ring to a pop from the crowd, tackling Robina Hood to the ground! Robina fights with hard fists directly to the neck and skull but Johnson is able to halt her with a single forearm smash to the forehead! Robina rolls away in pain and Johnson lifts her up off the ground, pulling her directly onto his shoulders. He seems to be going for a Death Valley Driver, but Robina is able to drop down behind him into a Sunset Flip pin! The referee slides down to make the count!

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Harvey: And Evan breaks it up! Barely!

Chase: Robina almost had it! Remember-- you don’t have to pin the champ to score a fall in a Scramble match!

Robina climbs to her feet and turns to scream into the face of Evan Envi, but she’s almost immediately silenced by a Dropsault! Robina falls and climbs to her feet again, but Evan positions her for a Backdrop-- however, he shoves Robina away once he realizes Johnson has returned to his feet but before he is able to do anything, Johnson drives Evan to the mat with a Big Boot! Evan clutches his jaw and rolls out of the ring. Johnson turns around and Robina takes him to the mat with a running, leaping reverse elbow! Johnson falls to the ground in a daze, and groggily gets back up to his feet, but is immediately flattened with a Hurricanrana! Robina hooks both of his legs for another pin!

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Robina slaps a hand on the mat in frustration and goes behind Joseph, pushing herself up to the second turnbuckle. He turns around and Robina jumps off of the top rope, going for a Front Dropkick but Joseph snatches her out of the air and drives her to the mat with a Sidewalk Slam! The crowd roars for the impact and Johnson stands up, maintaining a hold of Robina Hood’s leg, locking her in a Stretch Muffler! Robina screams out in pain and Joseph stands nearly all the way upright, suspending Robina above the mat by her leg!

Harvey: Look at this position! He’s trying to snap her leg clean off!

Chase: Robina, tap out! SAVE YOURSELF!

Robina raises a hand, groaning, prepared to tap, seemingly-- until the crowd begins to grow louder and our camera pans out. We see that Evan Envi has climbed to the top turnbuckle! Robina sees it, though Johnson does not. Evan leaps from the top turnbuckle and takes Johnson down with a Flying Bulldog! Johnson bounces face-first from the canvas and Robina rolls toward the ropes, clutching her leg. Johnson climbs to his knees and Envi shoots the ropes, returning for a Cross Body, but Johnson springs to his feet and captures Envi, dropping him for a series of three consecutive Rib Breakers! The crowd groans in empathy and Johnson follows with a Powerslam! Evan arches his back in pain and Joseph Johnson goes out to the apron and ascends to the top turnbuckle. He signals for the end, and leaps from the top for a Shooting Star Press!

Chase: He calls this the Final Destination!

...However, Envi brings both knees up and Johnson crashes into them rib-first!

Harvey: Nobody home!

Johnson howls in pain as he shakily climbs to his feet, clutching his ribs-- and he is immediately Speared by Robina Hood, who collapses again shortly after, clutching the leg Johnson pulled earlier! The crowd roars for the display of athleticism and all three competitors lie motionless in the center of the ring. Our timer counts down again!

25:03...

25:02...

25:01...

25:00...

Harvey: Another competitor enters this match, and what an opportunity he or she will have!

I'm stuck in your head
I'm back from the dead
Got you running scared
I'm fearless

AMY ZING flashes across the screen. Various shots of Amy standing in the ring are shown. The final shot is of Amy bent over, and then rising, arms wide and pointing to the sides. As this shot is taken, the camera spins around, showing her from all angles, stopping to face her when she poses.

Ready for a showdown
And we're face to face
I think I'll rearrange
It put you into place
You don't get the best of me
Check it you're afraid of me

Introducing: Introducing the next competitor... “The Hong Kong Sensation” AMY ZIIIING!

With a pop from the crowd, Amy Zing comes running out of the entranceway, and instead of her usual fanfare, she sprints down to the ring! Amy leapfrogs onto the apron. She slingshots herself onto the top rope and shows incredible balance, pivoting while on the rope and performing an Asai Moonsault across the ribs of Evan Envi! Evan groans and rolls out of the ring.

Harvey: She’s simply amazing!

Chase: Oh, cut that out!

Harvey: She’s taking full advantage of her opponents here! Look!

Amy runs to the ropes and hits a Springboard Corkscrew Moonsault-- the Phoenixsault across the ribs of Joseph Johnson! Johnson rolls out of the ring next, coughing violently. The crowd rises to their feet in anticipation as Amy smirks, swaying slightly as she stalks Robina Hood, who is slowly climbing up to her feet...

Chase: Uh-oh. These two have some unfinished business...

Robina turns around and Amy Zing nails the Jumping Corkscrew Roundhouse Kick!

Harvey: FENGHUANG KICK TO ROBINA HOOD! THE COVER!

The referee counts and the crowd counts along as Amy Zing hooks the far leg.

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Interim Overdrive Champion: Amy Zing

Zing seems almost ecstatic and runs to the turnbuckles, playing to the audience as they cheer back for her.

Chase: Focus on the ring, Amy! You didn’t win the damn title yet!

Harvey: Evan Envi’s back in the ring!

Evan seems ready to approach Amy from behind, but she casts a quick look over her shoulder and performs a quick Moonsault from the second rope-- but Evan catches her! He staggers, holding Amy upside-down for a moment before dropping her into the center of the ring with his version of a Tombstone Piledriver!

Harvey: Well-- there’s something you don’t see every day!

Chase: If Evan makes the cover, he could steal the title back again!

Evan lies on the mat in exhaustion for a moment but is soon able to shake off the cobwebs and crawl on top of Amy Zing, hooking the far leg! The referee is already in position to make the count!

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THRRRE-- Kickout! The crowd responds loudly and positively and Evan rolls off of her, shaking his head in frustration. He starts to climb to his feet, but Joseph Johnson grabs Envi from behind, nailing a vicious Release German Suplex! Envi tries to grab the ropes, but Johnson grabs him again and hits a second Release German Suplex! Joseph winks toward the camera-centric side of the audience, earning a pop before he observes Amy Zing, who is groggily climbing to her feet. Johnson turns and shoots the ropes...

...However, Robina Hood swiftly slides out to the apron and low-bridges the top rope, causing Johnson to tumble over the top, sailing straight to the floor below! Robina’s efforts are booed loudly by the Nashville audience, but she simply laughs in response before stepping into the ring. Zing climbs to her feet and Robina drives her to the mat with an impressive Pendulum Short-Range Lariat!

Chase: The Execution, and Zing is down! Cover by Hood!

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Harvey: She got it!

Interim Overdrive Champion: Robina Hood

Chase: And for the second time, Robina Hood is our interim Overdrive Champion!

Robina Hood, however, is grabbed from behind by Evan Envi, locked in a Dragon Sleeper-- however he soon twists and drives her across the point of his knee, guiding her downward with an elbow across the throat...

Harvey: THE GUESS WHO! COVER!

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Interim Overdrive Champion: Evan Envi

As soon as Envi climbs to his feet, he is rolled up from behind in a Schoolgirl by Amy Zing!

Chase: She’s back!

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Interim Overdrive Champion: Amy Zing

Harvey: And now Zing, Hood, and Envi have each scored two falls apiece in this match-- but Zing’s the interim champion again, and Evan’s back up!

Envi climbs to his feet, but he’s halted with two forearms to the jaw from Zing followed by a Dropkick! Envi climbs to his feet near the ropes and Amy Zing charges him, nailing a Crescent Kick! Evan is caught across the throat and knocked between the top and middle rope, out to the apron and then to the floor! Zing looks down at him from the ropes and seems to consider going outside after him, but Joseph Johnson slides into the ring behind her and delivers a Dragon Suplex!

Chase: What an impact!

Harvey: And now Robina Hood might be in trouble as well...

The crowd begins to count along from “ten” as the clock counts down toward the twenty-minute mark, but as Robina Hood climbs to her feet, she is decimated with a Clothesline from Joseph Johnson! He turns his attention toward the ramp in our last three seconds...

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20:01...

20:00...

The opening strains of “Comfort Eagle” play over the loudspeakers. Mad Mumf steps onto the entrance ramp, in his ring gear and a sleeveless hoodie. The hood's pulled over his head and his head is bowed down as he bounces on the balls of his feet to the beat of the music.

Harvey: It’s Mumf!

Chase: Well, he’s in no hurry... But hey, why rush?

As the tempo picks up he takes both hands yanks the hood off his head and throws his fists in the air as pyro goes off behind him on the ramp.

Paige: Introducing your next competitor, on his way to the ring... MAAAAAD MUMF!

He begins making his way to the ring, occasionally high fiving a fan before sliding in under the bottom rope. He and Johnson step toe-to-toe and the two speak to each other, nose-to-nose, though their words aren’t audible to the cameras.

Harvey: Mumf seems to feel robbed since Johnson seemingly walked out of their match-up on the Meltdown finale a week and a half ago, and Johnson feels justified in it, and has promised to give the fans exactly what they want-- a new Overdrive Champion, named Joseph Johnson!

Finally, Johnson takes a step back, raising a hand to say one more thing, but Mumf strikes him right across the face! Johnson hits the mat with wide eyes, and as he rises to his feet, Mumf shoots the ropes, coming back with a Lou Thesz Press followed by a flurry of open-hand strikes and forearms! He climbs off of Johnson, kneeling in the corner as he waits for him to get up, then charges him to drive him to the mat with a Swinging Neckbreaker! Johnson clutches the back of his head and Mumf hooks his near leg for the cover!

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Mumf climbs to his feet, and is promptly taken back down with a Fenghuang Kick to the back of the head, courtesy of Amy Zing! The crowd roars and Mumf goes limp, lying in the center of the ring. Joseph Johnson stumbles to his feet next, and Zing goes for the Fenghuang Kick again-- but similar to his counter to Robina earlier, Johnson is able to roll his head out of the way and grab Zing’s leg, locking her in the Stretch Muffler! Zing cries out in pain as she’s caught in the submission, suspended upside-down.As Joseph rises to his full six-foot-two stature, Zing cries out in absolute agony!

Chase: And there’s that Argentine Leg Lock again!

Harvey: If Zing can’t use that leg, she can’t hit the Fenghuang Kick-- but she might have no choice but to tap right here!

Out of nowhere, Robina Hood leaps across the ring and delivers a step-up Enzuigiri to the temple of Johnson! He drops Zing and falls against the ropes. Robina pulls him away and pulls him down into an Inside Cradle!

Chase: And this could be it! New interim champion!

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Harvey: DID YOU HEAR THE IMPACT?!

Chase: Johnson’s got Envi down, and he’s got both legs hooked! Robina’s down! Zing’s down!

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Johnson is pulled off of Envi and out of the ring by Mad Mumf! The crowd roars as the two exchange fists at ringside!

Chase: Hah! I guess Mumf was serious! He really wants some of Joseph Johnson!

Meanwhile inside the ring, Amy Zing rises to her feet, massaging her hurt knee for a moment before observing Envi. She goes out to the apron and ascends to the top turnbuckle while Envi climbs to his feet inside the ring. Zing leaps from the top and nails a Cross Body!

...But Evan Envi is able to roll through and use all of his body weight to pin Amy Zing! The ref makes the count!

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Harvey: Amy Zing kicks out! She’s been the interim champion for six minutes now! She might be on her way toward a record!

Zing and Evan are both back on their feet within seconds and Evan ducks under a roundhouse kick from Zing! He tries to sweep her leg out from under her, but Zing jumps over it, then drops down to perform a sweep on Evan! Evan hits the mat and Zing immediately nails a Standing Moonsault! Evan holds his ribs in pain, but quickly slides to one knee. Amy Zing charges him, going for a Dropkick-- but Envi ducks out of the way! Amy Zing rises to her feet, and runs right into a Running Lariat from Robina Hood! Evan charges at Robina for a Spear, but Robina deflects him with a running high knee! She proceeds to lock the fallen Amy Zing in a Sleeper Hold while Envi writhes in pain on the mat, and Johnson continues to brawl with Mumf at ringside!

Chase: Two competitors left! And we’re past the halfway point!

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15:01...

15:00...

Chase: Who’s next?!

'Nightmare!
Now your nightmare comes to life...'

Niobe comes running out from behind the curtain, stopping at the top of the ramp briefly to extend her arms out to the sides.

Paige: Introducing the next competitor... NIOBE “NIGHTMARE” MAAAAARRRTIIIIN!

'Dragged you down below
Down to the devils show
To be his guest forever
Peace of mind is less than never..'



As the lyrics of the song continue to play, she drops her arms and walks down the ramp, sliding under the bottom rope of the ring. Her music fades and the crowd is nearly in a frenzy as Robina tosses Zing aside and rises to her feet, sauntering arrogantly over toward Niobe.

Harvey: Well, I dunno about nightmares, but we might see an old rivalry come to life here!

The crowd only grows louder as Niobe slaps Robina across her face! Robina stumbles back and Niobe delivers hard closed fists to her skull and body, backing her all the way to the ropes before she Irish Whips Robina across the ring, only to take her to the canvas with a Back Body Drop! Robina, stunned, gets to her feet and Niobe plants her with a Tilt-A-Whirl Backbreaker!

Harvey: Shot after shot!

Meanwhile on the outside, Mumf finally gains the upperhand with a European Uppercut to Joseph Johnson. He swings him viciously into the steel steps, causing the structure to separate! As the two halves of the stairs fly apart, Johnson groans and starts to rise to his knees, but Mumf sprints, using the steps as a catapult to drive the sole of his boot between Johnson’s eyes! Johnson hits the ground on the outside and Mumf turns his attention back toward the ring!

Chase: I think Joseph Johnson might be out cold!

Harvey: Niobe Martin’s stalking Evan Envi, but I don’t think she sees Mumf!

Mumf slides into the ring behind Martin, who stalks Envi until he reaches his feet-- and then she drives a boot toward his head, but Envi blocks it! Envi twists Martin around, but Martin delivers the Dragon Whip! Envi hits the mat, but Martin, having already caught a glimpse of Mumf, scrambles to her feet, but he captures her and nails a Belly to Belly Suplex that sends her flying into the ropes and bouncing back, face-first to the canvas! Mumf covers Niobe!

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Harvey: Again, Zing saves her impressively long interim Overdrive Championship reign!

Mumf climbs to his feet and Amy Zing hits a series of sharp kicks that knock him onto his rear into the turnbuckles! Mumf is groggy in the corner and Zing backs up to the center of the ring, getting the crowd behind her. They are on their feet and Zing points at Mumf.

Harvey: Here comes your favorite move, John!

Zing sprints at Mumf in the corner and leaps up, performing a handstand on the ropes above him before swinging her knees toward into his sternum! Mumf cries out in agony and rolls out of the corner, crawling to the center of the ring.

Chase: NIHAO MUMF!

Harvey: Look on the top rope!

Zing turns around, but is too late to stop Niobe Martin from leaping off of the top turnbuckle, performing a Dragonrana! Zing is rolled up and the referee slides in to make the cover!

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Interim Overdrive Champion: Niobe Martin

Martin rises to her feet, but suddenly is grabbed from behind in a Cobra Clutch by Mad Mumf! Niobe panics while caught in the hold, but is able to bring a foot forward and drive it backward into the kneecap of Mumf!

Harvey: He had her in the Clutch, but a straight boot to the knee will always do the trick!

Mumf stumbles away, cursing in pain-- but out of nowhere, he is taken down from behind with a vicious chair shot!

Chase: What the hell?!

The crowd is loud with a mixed reaction as we see that Robina Hood is wielding the chair! The crowd roars as the clock on the Tron begins to count down toward ten minutes!

10:03...

Mumf tries to get to his feet, but Robina charges forward and drives it into his ribs like a javelin!

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Amy Zing climbs to her feet, but Robina charges her from behind and dives low, crushing the chair into the back of her leg, using it to perform a chop block! Zing falls awkwardly and screams out in pain!

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Harvey: There’s only one man left to make his appearance!

10:00...

Suddenly, the guitar introduction of Earth’s “An Inquest Concerning Teeth” is heard over the PA system. Some of the members of the crowd get to their feet and slowly start to clap. From behind the curtain, The Technical Train makes his way into the open. Wyatt raises both his arms in an "x" formation, holding them above his head.

Paige: Introducing the final competitor... WYATTTTT CRAAAASSHHH!

For a few seconds, Wyatt pauses with his eyes closed, holding this position while soaking in the crowd's reaction. Picking up the pace, Wyatt rushes toward the ring and slides under the bottom rope! He ducks right under a swing from Robina Hood and rebounds the ropes, coming at her for a flying forearm-- but Robina sprints after him and drives the chair directly into his skull, sending Crash through the ropes and to the outside!

Harvey: OH MY GOD!

Chase: She’s vicious! And I think this match just took a drastic turn!

Robina drives the chair into Niobe Martin’s back as she climbs to her feet and then charges at Evan Envi-- but Envi catches her and plants her with a Spinebuster! The chair flies from Robina’s hands and Evan hooks her leg for a cover!

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Evan is pulled off of Robina Hood by Joseph Johnson, who quickly hoists Evan onto his shoulders and goes for a Death Valley Driver-- but Mad Mumf picks up the chair Niobe has dropped and smashes it across Johnson’s skull! Johnson collapses and Envi rolls away while Mumf makes the cover!

Harvey: And it’s all legal!

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The crowd roars as Mumf sits upright, a grin on his face as the referee points to him, raising a fist in the air, indicating that he’s the interim Overdrive Champion!

Interim Overdrive Champion: Mad Mumf

Mumf is only able to celebrate for a moment though, and the crowd roars as Evan Envi delivers a Calf Kick Shining Wizard! Mumf is knocked onto his back and Envi considers going for a cover-- but stops as he views the ramp. The crowd boos loudly and we see none other than Tommy Knox marching toward the ring, a grin on his face, and dragging a table behind him.

Harvey: Oh, what the hell is this about?!

Jenny Knite, all-but-forgotten about, stays a few feet from the action, seated near Nicky Paige, but rises to her feet and shouts to Evan in concern as Niobe Martin climbs to her feet behind him. Evan turns around and Niobe runs at him, going for a Monkey Flip, but Envi catches her and turns, dumping her over the top rope and to the apron! The crowd roars as Niobe spills onto the floor at Knox’s feet! Knox looks down at her and then glares up at Envi! Envi turns around and Amy Zing, still favoring her leg, pulls herself up using the ropes. Joseph Johnson climbs to his feet as well and all three of them watch as Robina Hood pulls herself up to her feet in a turnbuckle corner, with Mad Mumf climbing to his feet between the three of them.

Harvey: I wonder what Johnson, Zing, and Envi are thinking...

Chase: Hopefully not the “T” word. Teamwork doesn’t work in a Scramble!

Evan and Johnson each lift the current interim champion, Mumf, up by an arm and Irish Whip him into Robina! Both of them stand groggily in the corner and Johnson is the first to charge, driving his shoulder into Mumf’s gut! Almost immediately after, Evan Envi charges the corner, performing a Stinger Splash! He then drops to his elbows and knees and motions toward Amy Zing. The crowd roars and Zing continues to rub her knee for a bit before nodding.

Chase: She’d better watch out...

Zing charges forward and uses Evan’s back as a springboard to sail through the air, hitting a high-flying Corner Cross Body! Robina and Mumf collapse from the abuse-- but as soon as Zing climbs to her feet, she is taken down from behind with a Dropkick to the back of the knee by Niobe Martin!

Harvey: When did she get back in the ring?!

Chase: I dunno, but I think Amy Zing’s leg has taken all the abuse it can take!

Evan and Johnson turn away from what was about to be a tie-up between the two. Evan is the first to react, charging at Martin for a Clothesline, but she ducks-- however, she isn’t able to duck one from Johnson, who sends her spiraling through the air! Johnson is taken down only a moment later with a Sleeper Slam from Envi! The crowd roars and Envi goes for the cover-- but Wyatt Crash dives into the ring and pushes Evan off before he even gets the opportunity! Evan climbs to his feet and charges at Wyatt, but he’s taken down with a Hip Toss! Envi climbs to his feet and Crash hits the ropes, rebounding to take Evan down with a Layout Dropkick! Envi hits the canvas and Crash makes the cover!

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Niobe Martin is on the outside again, holding her head in pain while she and Knox discuss strategy.

Harvey: We’ve got just under six minutes left in this matchup, and I still have no idea why Knox is out here, or why he has a table!

Chase: You don’t need to know!

Crash lifts Envi up and goes for a Back Suplex, but Envi flips over his shoulder and lands down behind him. Instead, he hits Crash with a hard Back Suplex, bringing Crash down on the back of his head and neck! Wyatt rolls to his feet, but he quickly finds himself kicked in the gut and driven to the mat with a snap Double-Arm DDT!

Chase: AHH!

Harvey: And Envi hits the Blues! Cover on Wyatt Crash!

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To a mixed reaction, Mad Mumf drives the abandoned steel chair into Envi’s spine! Envi groans out in pain and rolls off of Wyatt Crash.

Harvey: And again, I think Mumf just saved his own reign there-- wait!

The crowd roars as Robina Hood leaps to her feet behind Mumf and delivers the Backstabber! Mumf twitches in pain from the Grand Finale and Robina hooks both legs for the cover!

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Interim Overdrive Champion: Robina Hood

Chase: Number three! And if she can hold on for another four minutes and fifty-six seconds, Robina Hood could be our NEW Overdrive Champion!

Robina slides out of the ring and locks eyes with Niobe Martin and Tommy Knox, who continue to whisper with each other. Robina stares at them for a moment and then reaches beneath the apron, grabbing a crowbar to a deafening reaction from the crowd!

Chase: Now it might get nasty!

Harvey: This is unnecessary! This isn’t a Street Fight!

Niobe never moves from her spot, and just stares at Robina as Robina approaches. Robina shakes her head and slides into the ring with the crowbar-- but as she approaches the fallen Mad Mumf in the center of the ring, she is Speared by Joseph Johnson, who promptly transitions the move into a Spinebuster, driving her into the mat! The crowd roars and Johnson makes the cover!

Harvey: The Desensitizer! Hood is out!

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Interim Overdrive Champion: Joseph Johnson

Chase: Johnson at the four minute mark, and-- OH GOD!

Niobe Martin has retrieved the crowbar abandoned by Hood and drives it viciously into the back of Johnson’s skull! Joseph Johnson falls to his knees and Robina drives the crowbar into the base of his neck! She drops down and hooks the near leg!

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Interim Overdrive Champion: Niobe Martin

Harvey: And now Niobe with her second victory in the Scramble!

Knox smirks and applauds from the outside while Martin simply points at him and winks before blowing a kiss. She retrieves her crowbar again and rises to her feet, approaching Evan Envi who is pulling himself up with the ropes-- but instead, she is grabbed by Wyatt Crash! Wyatt tosses the crowbar aside and delivers a Savate Kick to Niobe’s midsection! Martin hunches over in pain and Crash Irish Whips her across the ring! He prepares to catch her with a high knee, but to the crowd’s dismay, Knox grabs Niobe’s ankles, causing her to fall to her knee, but he is able to drag her out of the ring, and out of harm’s way, before Crash can grab her! Crash backs away from the ropes, yelling at Knox and Martin, but he’s grabbed from behind in the Dragon Sleeper, and then driven across Evan Envi’s knee with the Guess Who!

Harvey: Niobe’s out of harm’s way but her interim championship reign could end right here!

Envi seems to be ready to go for the cover, but he’s rushed by Mad Mumf, who takes him down with a low, diving forearm shot! Mumf goes to cover the fallen Crash instead!

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Harvey: Another Desensitizer! We have less than three minutes!

Johnson stands up, and Zing delivers another Jumping Reverse Roundhouse Kick, right to the nose! The crowd cheers and Zing dives on top of him for a cover!

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Harvey: SHE’S TRYING TO BREAK HER NECK!

Chase: Look out, Niobe!

Niobe Martin turns around and Evan Envi delivers a kick to her midsection before pulling her into a Gutwrench. He eyes Tommy Knox, who simply shakes his head up at Evan in disgust. Evan rotates Martin and drives her to the canvas for a Gutwrench Powerbomb! Envi rolls out to the apron and points to Knox once more before he springboards onto the top rope and delivers a Springboard 450 Splash to Niobe’s ribcage! Evan rises to his feet, once, to stop the oncoming Wyatt Crash with a Dropkick! Crash falls to the mat and Envi scrambles on top of Niobe, hooking the near leg!

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Interim Overdrive Champion: Evan Envi

Harvey: We have one hundred seconds left!

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1:39...

Tommy Knox leans the table against the barricade and begins to circle the ring. Inside the ring, Evan Envi observes Wyatt Crash, who uses the ropes to climb to his feet. Envi charges him with a battle cry and takes him out of the ring with a step-up Enzuigiri that knocks Crash clear to the floor!

Chase: I think Amy Zing and Wyatt Crash are officially out of this thing! Neither one of them look like they’re gonna be able to make it in the final stretch...

Harvey: But there’s Robina! She’s got that crowbar again!

Jenny Knite shrieks for Envi to turn around again, and Envi turns-- but is unable to stop Robina Hood from swinging the crowbar into his gut!

Harvey: Ninety seconds!

Robina Hood charges at Joseph Johnson again, but she’s captured as he pulls her up onto his shoulders as if for a Death Valley Driver, and drives her to the mat with a DDT!

Chase: The Jurisdiction to Robina Hood!

Johnson stoops down for a cover, but Mumf blasts him from behind with the steel chair! Johnson falls to his knees, groaning in agony and Mumf tosses the chair to the center of the ring. He lifts Johnson back-first across his shoulders and grins into the camera, screaming “IT’S OVER!” before driving Johnson face-first across the chair with the Inverted Death Valley Driver!

Harvey: DEATH SENTENCE BY MUMF! EVERYONE’S DOWN! COVER!

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Interim Overdrive Champion: Mad Mumf

Harvey: We’ve got a minute left! Johnson is out of it! Zing is unable to go on! Crash is out cold! And-- OH MY GOD!

As Mumf turns to the ropes, suddenly, a ladder is shoved over the middle rope and directly into his jaw! The crowd boos loudly, and Mumf collapses to his back. Our cameras pan out and we see Niobe Martin crawl across the ring, lying across her for the cover!

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Interim Overdrive Champion: Niobe Martin

Martin rises to her feet-- but she is immediately rolled up from behind by Robina Hood!

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Harvey: Envi! Hood! Martin! They’re the only three standing! Forty seconds!

Knox walks around the ring, staring at the three remaining competitors while gripping the ladder. However, with a grin, he slides the ladder into the ring! It slides to a stop in front of Niobe, but she is clubbed from behind by Robina Hood before she can pick it up! Niobe falls to her hands and knees and Robina picks her up, positioning her for a Suplex onto the ladder-- but Niobe reverses it, lifting Hood up in a Suplex position before dropping her stomach-first across the ladder!

Chase: OH GOD!

Robina rolls away in pain and Niobe lifts up the ladder as Envi watches, exhausted from the corner. Niobe runs at Envi with the ladder held like a spear and goes to ram it into Envi’s gut-- but Evan spins out of the way!

Harvey: Twenty-five seconds left!

Niobe gasps in pain as she drives herself into the end of the ladder. With shaking hands, she stumbles out of the corner and Envi charges her, delivering a Somersault Neckbreaker! Evan rolls out to the apron and begins to ascend to the top rope!

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Tommy Knox hops onto the apron, grabbing at Envi’s leg, but Envi shakes him off! He kicks Knox in the chest and Knox stumbles from the apron, down to the floor! Envi stands on the top rope but Robina Hood rises to her feet as well! She stares up at Envi, from the floor as he teeters on the top rope, glaring back down at her.

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0:09!

Chase: He’d better make a decision fast!

Robina begins to run toward the turnbuckles, but Envi dives off, nailing a Swan-Dive Senton Bomb, careening into Robina Hood, sending both of them crashing down on top of Niobe Martin! Robina clutches her neck and shoulder in pain while Envi dives on top of Niobe at the four second mark!

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The last second on the clock counts down a moment later and the crowd explodes as Evan Envi is helped to his feet by the referee!

Harvey: Holy--

Chase: This is just getting ridiculous.

Nicky Paige rises to her feet.

Paige: Ladies and gentlemen... Here is your winner... And still the Action Packed Wrestling Overdrive Champion, EVAAAAANNNN ENNNNVIIIIIIIIII!

“Helter Skelter” hits the PA system, but it is cut short as Knox slides into the ring, grabbing the motionless Mumf and tossing him out of the ring, followed by Wyatt Crash, and finally Robina Hood, while Zing and Johnson have already began to make their way to the back. Evan watches, leaning against the ropes. Jenny Knite steps up onto the apron and hands Evan his Overdrive Championship, which be proudly raises high above his head.

Harvey: That’s the title Tommy Knox wants so bad!

Chase: It’s the title he deserves! Not some turncoat!

Jenny enters the ring and stands alongside Envi, whispering into his ear as Knox just continues to stare at him. She seems to be urging Envi to go-- but Envi hands her the championship and charges forward, right at Knox! The crowd roars as the two begin to exchange fists!

Harvey: HERE WE GO! HERE WE GO!

Knox drives repeated knees into Envi’s gut and Envi backs him into the corner, hitting a solid punch to the jaw! Knox seems to be stunned and Envi takes a step back, seemingly going for a kick-- but he’s taken down from behind with a chair shot from Niobe Martin!

Harvey: Niobe saves Knox! And-- look at this!

The crowd roars as Jenny Knite sprints across the ring and takes Niobe down with a Clothesline! She begins to choke Niobe, slamming her head against the canvas and the exhausted, shocked Niobe gags, putting a hand in Jenny’s face to push her away! Jenny is grabbed from behind, however, and restrained by Knox! She kicks and screams but Knox keeps a hold of her and gives Niobe a simple nod.

Harvey: Now what?

Chase: I dunno. They could just leave if they wanted-- Envi’s already down!

Niobe slides out of the ring and approaches the barricade, grabbing the table that Knox brought to the ring earlier! She slides it into the ring beneath the bottom rope and rolls in after it, promptly setting it up in the center of the ring while Jenny continues to shriek. Knox then pushes Jenny toward Niobe Martin-- and Niobe delivers a Rolling Elbow to her jaw! The crowd boos loudly as Jenny falls back into Knox’s arms-- but he shoves her forward again, and this time, Niobe nails a Snap DDT! Jenny lies motionless on the canvas while the crowd unleashes their hatred upon the Iron Nightmare.

Harvey: This is uncalled for! Somebody stop this!

Knox lifts up the ladder and smirks as he waits for Envi to climb to his feet. Envi groggily gets up and turns around, only to have the ladder driven hard into his temple! Envi collapses and Knox sets the ladder up near the corner, looking up at it for a moment before turning toward Envi. He lifts Envi up and lies him across the table... And turns to Niobe, giving her another nod. Niobe grins and moves toward the ladder.

Harvey: Please tell me, they’re not--

Chase: Ohohooo, they are! I told you this was gonna get messy!

Niobe begins to climb the ladder, and Knox smirks, picking the motionless Jenny Knite up and lying her face-down on top of Envi on the table.

Harvey: Don’t do this!

Knox backs away from the table and extends his arms toward Niobe, grinning as she stands at the top of the ladder. She leaps off for a 450 Splash (Hallucination), similar to Envi’s, driving Jenny Knite on top of him and sending them both through the table! Almost immediately a ”HOLY SHIT!” chant erupts through the arena.

Chase: THAT WAS INSANE!

Harvey: My... God...

Knox grabs a microphone from the timekeeper and grins.

Knox: It looks like I've finally caught up with you, EVAN! You barely squeaked by a couple of weeks back when Havok dropped the ball. I handled that little problem. We all saw what I did to him last week! We also saw what you did last week when you showed your true colors and hid in the back when I called you out to the ring. I knew you didn't have what it takes to step up to a real challenge and face the man who single handedly destroyed The League and has been on a roll with takin' out each and every member, one by one.

With Envi still on the ground in a mess of broken wood and splinters, Knox walks in closer to him and leans forward getting in his face. Knox then slaps Envi as the fans boo in reaction.

Knox: You and me, SHOCKWAVE, winner take all. We all know that you've been on the fence about resignin' with APW and to be honest, I don't blame you. Your time has come and gone. It's time to step aside and fall victim to the Black Hand. I made a promise to destroy everything that you and your pals stood for and it looks like a job well done. I'm not finished though. Delikado has split. His time was comin' and he knew it. He made the smart choice and packed his bags in fear of what would happen to him. All that's left is you, Evan Envi. I know that you've taken pride in that Overdrive championship and used it to your personal advances in this business. Good for you, I commend you on that. I also know that this title defines who you are in APW and it's about time that someone puts you in your place. I'm takin' what you hold so dearly.

Knox grabs the Overdrive championship and looks at it for a moment as the fans boo. He glances toward Jenny Knite, who coughs a single time at his feet, moving her hands down to her ribs. Knox smirks. He then drapes the Overdrive Title across his shoulder and looks down at Envi once more in pity.

Knox: If you want this title back, come and get it. It's mine now. There's plenty more pain where that ladder came from and I'm more than willin' to dish it out. It's a tall climb to the top and it's time for you to step down so I can take that first step up. If you have any self respect, any balls then you'll meet me in the ring at Shockwave and we can hang this title from the ceilin'. If you decide to walk away, I completely understand because you're nothin' more than a coward to me without a backbone to fight when the odds are stacked against you. Take it easy, Envi. If you want this baby back, Lady Overdrive, then you know where to find me. I'm not a hard man to be found, I make my presence known.

Knox then holds the championship in one hand with the mic in the other and leans in to Envi once more. He then presses the championship against Envi's face as he yells into the microphone.

Knox: When you want this back, COME AND GET IT! THIS IS MY CHAMPIONSHIP. LADY OVERDRIVE IS MY BITCH!

Knox then leaves the ring with the championship as the fan drown him with boos. Niobe whispers something into Jenny Knite’s ear and then smirks at the fallen duo before she slides out of the ring and jogs to catch up with Tommy, leaving arm-in-arm with him as he holds the Overdrive Championship in the air.

Harvey: Evan won this match-- but Tommy Knox left with the Overdrive Championship! Jenny Knite and Evan Envi have been decimated! Evan just wrestled a thirty-five minute classic with six other competitors, and what does he get for his troubles?! He gets put through a table and gets his title stolen!

Chase: No-- the title was just brought back to where it belongs.

Harvey: This is foul! This is sickening!

Chase: But he could end it all at Shockwave! All he has to do is show up!

Harvey: This was a setup, plain and simple. Alexander Duvall never planned on letting Envi leave with that belt! This is heinous!

Chase: That’s the business, Harv.

We cut to the the grinning face of Tommy Knox as he looks down at Evan Envi, who begins to stir in the ring. He glares up at the Black Hand but soon yells for help to come to the ring as he tends to Jenny Knite. This simply prompts more laughter from Tommy Knox as the APW logo flashes on the screen and we go off the air.