#& none other than mr johnny wrestling behind him

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EVOLVE 69 - 9/11/16

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Ch. 2

Words: 2.4k

Pairing: NCT Misfit Unit x OCs

Genre: Fluff, angst, suggestive, mystery!AU

Rating: PG-13

Warnings: mentions of poisoning, death, light alcohol consumption

“There was a what at the ring?!” Taeyong panicked loudly, causing Savannah to nearly drop her spoon as she ate her yogurt.

She hadn’t realized the news was on as she was busy eating her breakfast and preparing some interview questions. The reporter on the screen was covering a story about an underground fighting area that had become a crime scene after a fighter “mysteriously froze all of a sudden before collapsing to his death.” Behind her was the abandoned nightclub and the same yellow tape blocking off the general public.

“Oh, that,” Savannah sighed as she smacked her forehead. “I meant to tell you, but I was exhausted from it all.”

Taeyong could never get angry with her. As much as he wished she would have told him what had happened, he understood the emotional trauma of witnessing a tragedy like that. Although part of his job as a fireman was to get civilians to safety, not everyone is lucky enough to make it out alive; and just having to deliver the bad news to the families who lost loved ones is heartbreaking enough.

A sigh escaped his lips as he massaged his temples. “Savannah, this is why I don’t like when you go into the field for things like this,” he explained in a softer tone.

“Honey, I wasn’t hurt,” his wife defended herself. “I know you worry about me, but I’ve taken self defense classes. And you were the one who got me pepper spray.”

Taeyong couldn’t help but nod in agreement.

“Still,” he sighed. “It just scares me that I could lose you when you’re by yourself.”

“Hey, I get nervous, too, but I have more chances of survival in certain situations.”

“Well, I still want you to call for help when you need it, whether that’d be me or emergency services. Promise?”

“Pinky swear.”

Taeyong kissed her goodbye one more time before grabbing his keys and heading out the door.

“...The wrestler’s autopsy report states that he passed away of cyanide poisoning,” the news anchor reported. “Medical examiners found large amounts of the toxin in his bloodstream, and concluded the fighter had consumed it minutes before he died.”

“Cyanide,” Savannah repeated.

She quickly jotted bullet points of everything she knew so far:

Hendery saw someone strange

Jeno had a weird phone call about someone (girlfriend?) and left the scene. Nervous about something(?)

Wrecker was poisoned with cyanide. How?

Now, she hoped Johnny would have some answers for her. Savannah wasn’t expecting to solve this mystery right away, but she had a start.

After checking the time, she grabbed her keys and her purse, turned off the TV, and then headed out the door.

-

The drive to the gym was about five minutes as Taeyong often worked out there when he wasn’t on duty. It was in a joint building with a pizza parlor and a dry cleaning service. The Iron Bell’s sign displayed a red dumbbell logo with lettering in a sort of punk cooper black font.

“It’s always the gyms who have the loudest signs,” Savannah chuckled as she walked into the building.

The interior of the gym was pretty nice to Savannah’s surprise, and it was much larger than she expected. The walls were a bright shade of crimson with multiple TVs showing multiple channels and lined up near the ceiling. On one side of the gym were your typical ellipticals, treadmills, and weight equipment; but on the other side of the gym was a large, fenced-in octagon mat used for MMA practice or whatever type of defense/offence practice. Two men, YangYang and the medic boy from the fight, were busy practicing defense moves, and a few people were making use of the machines.

Savannah took note of her neighbor Mark Lee taking advantage of the available weight set as his fiancée Alice Gilmore, a coworker of hers, was busy jogging on one of the treadmills, her blonde ponytail swishing with each step.

“Hey, Sav!” he greeted as he finished a set of reps. “What are you doing here?”

“Hello, Mark, Alice,” she smiled. “I’m here to see Johnny Suh. Is he here?”

“I think he’s in his office,” Alice replied, out of breath as she slowed down her treadmill speed. “It’s behind the wrestling mat.”

“Thank you,” Savannah nodded as she headed towards the office door, which she now saw labeled in white as “MANAGER.”

With three knocks, she heard a voice say, “It’s open.”

Savannah carefully pushed the door open to find who she was looking for sitting at a desk and on the phone with someone. The office itself wasn’t anything spectacular, but it was organized. The shelf displayed a few awards for the gym, and a few pictures of a familiar young boy with blond hair and a bright smile around six or seven years old. Her coworker Sierra had pictures of the same child on her desk at the newspaper office. Then, it hit her: Johnny was Sierra’s husband, and he was the boy’s stepdad.

“Alright, baby,” he said as he smiled, and Savannah guessed he was talking to his wife. “I’ll pick up Alex for his doctor’s appointment. Hey, I’ve got to go. Savannah’s here...I love you, too...Bye.”

He hung up and stood to greet the journalist who just entered his office.

“Sorry about that,” he apologized as he held out a hand. “I didn’t quite catch your name when we spoke last night.”

“I’m Savannah Nguyen, Mr. Suh,” she introduced herself as she shook his hand.

“Please, call me Johnny,” he scoffed lightly. “We go by a first name basis here, Savannah. Have a seat.” He motioned to a leather seat that was covered with duct tape. Clearly, it had seen better days; but it held Savannah up fine.

“My wife mentioned you two were coworkers,” he continued. “I thought your last name was Lee.”

“Legally, yes,” Savannah nodded as she fished out her notebook from her purse. “I married my husband about a year and a half ago.”

“Oh, yeah! The firechief Lee Taeyong.”

“That would be him.”

“Then, why are you still going by your other name?”

“My editor suggested I use my maiden name for my stories. Nguyen is more of a pen name of sorts.”

Johnny just nodded.

“Anyway, we’re not here to talk about marital statuses,” Savannah changed the subject. “I managed to catch you after the fight, but then the whole fiasco had everyone shaken up. And if you saw the news this morning, his autopsy came back as death by cyanide poisoning. So, could you tell me about anything that might have happened leading up to the murder?”

“Nothing too out of the ordinary that I noticed,” Johnny shrugged as he thought about it.

“No strange people? Or any snacks that could have been tainted?”

“We get all kinds of people who come to the fights, so anyone could have taken out Wrecker.”

“Pretty much.”

Savannah then showed him the notes she had.

“It’s not much, but it’s all I have so far.”

Johnny’s brow furrowed as he read what was in front of him.

“Hmm,” he hummed. “I did notice that Jeno had disappeared, but I wasn’t sure where.”

“My best guess is that he has some sort of female acquaintance in the hospital, but since he works with Taeyong, I’m told the girl in question is his girlfriend.”

“Probably,” Johnny agreed. “I’ve seen her. Really pretty girl. He would bring her when he had a fight, but she hasn’t been coming the past few months. We asked about her a few times, and Jeno said she was fine. The conversation never went further than that, though, so we figured it was none of our business really.”

Taeyong’s hunch had been confirmed, however, the question of what exactly was going on with her was still in the air. Savannah knew she would have to talk to Jeno to get the full story, but she hated feeling that there was something off about the situation.

She took the notebook back from the gym’s manager and wrote down some new notes.

“Do you know if Wrecker had any enemies?” she continued her interview.

Johnny laughed a little. “Wrecker had beef with everyone,” he scoffed. “But enough to end his life? Not that I know of.”

“Well, the guy named Hendery said he saw someone run from the scene.”

“Who?”

“He wasn’t sure. All he saw was a person of medium height in a dark coat and fedora. He couldn't tell if they were male or female.”

Johnny clicked his tongue and nodded. “Okay, that is a little weird. Come to think of it” -he sat up a little straighter and rubbed his chin- “I did see Wrecker drink something before he went on, and it wasn’t in his usual bottle he aggressively drinks from.”

Savannah paused for a moment. “What do you mean?”

“It was some small paper cup thing, but I don’t know if you’d want to go digging in the garbage for it.”

Savannah just nodded and wrote down more of what he said. “Well, I think that’s gonna cover it for now,” she said as she put her notebook back into her purse. “Thanks for meeting with me, Johnny.”

“No problem, Savannah,” he smiled as he showed her to the door. “And if you want some more people to talk to, Brittany has had some business dealings with Wrecker a while back. If you wanna find her she works at Jessi’s. I’m not sure if she’s working today, but it’s a great place if you want a margarita.”

“Noted.”

With the new information in hand, Savannah decided to go pay a visit after work.

-

Taeyong drove his wife to the bar in case she decided to have a drink, so he would pick her up after he ran some errands. Jessi’s wasn’t too far from their house, and many of the people she had worked with always recommended it due to the great drinks, food, and the owners and employees were super friendly and sociable. The outside of the bar seemed like your normal restaurant on the outside with the neon sign of the name written in an elaborate sort of cursive and bright colors. As soon as one walked in, they were met with what looked like a mix of a cool lounge decorated with black, gold, and platinum records. The main dining area’s furniture were white chairs, and the tables were the cleanest looking silver Savannah had ever seen. Even the dark-wooden floor was spotless. A few posters of the singer were the centerpiece on each wall, and two TVs hung on the bar wall above the drink mixes.

Savannah was almost in shock at how creative such a bar was put together.

“Hi, Savannah,” Brittany smiled enthusiastically, her name tag reflecting off of the late afternoon sunlight that peaked in. “Have a seat.”

Snapping out of her daze, the journalist did as she was asked and set her purse on the wooden bar.

“What can I get for you? A Manhattan? Whiskey sour? Or are you a beer gal?”

“Do you have any Mojito?” Savannah requested.

“Oooo, Hemingway’s alleged fave. Would you like vodka or tequila with it?”

“Tequila, please.”

Brittany immediately got to work. She began slicing a lime into four wedges and put them into a glass. Some sugar was scooped up and poured into the glass before Brittany muddled it all down to a mix. She then took some mint into her palm, gave it a firm spank, and then added it to the drink. After giving the mix one more gentle muddle, she poured in some crushed ice about halfway up before adding the tequila and stirring it. After one more small scoop of ice and an adding of some club soda, Brittany topped it off by rubbing some mint leaves along the rim and using it as a drink topper.

“Here you go,” she said, proud of her work once she added a slim black straw.

“Thanks. So, Jessi really owns this place?” Savannah asked once she took a sip of her extravagant looking drink. “Wow! That’s good.”

“The one and only,” Brittany nodded as she wiped down where she had prepared the beverage. “And she has joint ownership with Hyuna, who owns the Red Lounge with her husband Dawn.”

“My husband and I have been there. Great environment like this one.”

“Oh, absolutely! Hold on, let me handle these guys, and I’ll get back to you.”

Two men in suits had entered, and Brittany was quick to fix them their Bloody Mary and Alice. Savannah studied her body language and the way she spoke with them and two other guests who walked in. Brittany always had a smile, her high-pitched voice was always warm and welcoming, and she made sure the guests were served and relaxed with their orders. She could be ruled out as a suspect, but Savannah still wanted to make sure in order to narrow down the list.

“You’re so talented at this,” Savannah applauded when she returned. “Do you also entertain in the evenings with the drinks? Like tricks with shot glasses?”

“Thanks,” Brittany giggled as she mixed and served a Mimosa for a woman sitting at the other end of the bar. “And no. Hendery does all of the fancy tricks. I just mix and pour. Plus, I only do the day shifts.”

“I see.”

Savannah pulled her notebook out as she took another sip of her drink.

“Anyway,” she began, “Johnny mentioned that you had some business with Wrecker a while back.”

“Oh, that,” Brittany rolled her eyes. “Well, he had borrowed money from me because he needed a flat on his truck fixed; but he had failed to pay me back. So, I confronted him about it before the fight on the night he was killed.”

“Did either of you threaten the other?”

“I didn’t threaten him,” Brittany defended herself, “but he did say something about ‘watching my back.’ Honestly, the fighters there give empty threats most of the time; so I wasn’t too worried.”

Empty threats? Savannah thought. She did see how the other fighters protected each other in that makeshift arena, so Brittany did have something of a point.

“And everyone knows I carry pepper spray, so Wrecker would’ve had to get his eyes flushed out if he tried anything.”

“I see.”

“Cyanide poisoning,” Brittany repeated the news report. She must have seen it that morning, as well. “We were thinking he had some sort of poisonous dart shot at him. Nobody heard gunshots.”

“Wrecker was poisoned for sure, but I spoke with Johnny. He thinks he ingested it through a drink of some sort.”

“Weird.”

Savannah nodded and sipped her drink.

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The week in review:

Raw 11/16 NXT 11/18 NXT UK 11/19 Smackdown 11/20 Survivor Series 11/22

Raw:

Appreciate Lana providing logic to the creation of this match.

“Is this a Disney movie” lmao.

Honestly Shayna works better as a henchman than as a final boss.

Love Lana’s theme btw.

rip Mandy.

Ugly kick by Asuka. Not a compliment.

hahaha Lana tagged herself into the match while Shayna had Asuka in the clutch. hahahahah.

“You suck, get out” rofl.

Asuka you’re trash for not saving Lana. Truly.

“I’m actually really proud of you, you showed a lot of courage tonight.” Nia is funny. A bitch and a bully, sure, but funny.

There’s number 9. rip.

First of all, Dana’s shaky interview was going really well, and I wish they had let her finish it cuz god knows she needs the practice.

Second, WHY IS MIA YIM ATTACKING DANA OF ALL PEOPLE?

I’m not sorry, I shamelessly love Bray and Alexa together, goodbye.

“Your word is... jackass” lmaooo why is he even doing a spelling bee to prep for this match.

rip Rambling Rabbit for the 38th time.

What makes him being killed so damn demented is not only the way he exhibits agony and suffering as he dies, but the way they STAND BY LAUGHING UNCONTROLLABLY. This is the definition of sociopathy.

“Bullseye!” “More like... Rabbit’s heart!” *continues laughing hysterically* jfc.

Really love how Alexa puts her hand beneath her chin and then waves. That goes along with her characteristics developed since the fairy gimmick in nxt back in 2014/2015, to the cosplaying mean girl in 2016/2017/2018, to the babyface in 2019/2020. Also adds another layer with her gloves. Love that.

Nikki’s wandering around looking for Alexa, when clearly she should be looking for the Firefly Funhouse. I suggest asking Seth or Randy.

“Friends never give up on each other,” they also don’t give each other ultimatums cuz that’s toxic af, but okay.

She keeps running her mouth about Fiend and I can already see Alexa demolishing her for it.

LOVE the cohesion in going from one segment to the other as Sarah runs around looking for an interview. Fitting since that’s obviously her job, but it went together smoothly. They really come off as tmz lol.

I appreciate how Miz doesn’t want to fuck with Bray cuz he knows Bray will just torment his family lol. I also appreciate his reasoning because he’s a true opportunist. he doesn’t want to exhaust himself with this match cuz he might cash in later.

Love Alexa’s remixed theme, it’s jarring af. Walking red flag btw.

Oh nooo Nikki what are you doinggg.

I’m not a fan of how Nikki sold this interaction. Didn’t feel natural at all.

OH SHIT the sound of that slap, oof.

Oh my god I love how Bray came out and glared at Nikki. FANTASTIC. Absolute gold. Then he just smiles at Alexa as she takes his arm to escort him to the ring.

And the way the camera focuses back on Miz and Morrison... Miz’s face... I can’t, this is tremendous tbh. What a great story to run throughout this week’s Raw.

lmfao the way Alexa stuck her head between the ropes to scare Morrison. Ugh this pairing is easily my favorite thing in wwe rn.

Interesting, so Bray protects her. A fair duo.

I will never not cringe at watching people pretend to break someone’s neck by twisting it to the side. If I was a wrestler, that’s a move I would NEVER allow to be done to me.

On the plus side, Alexa took out Morrison and he sold it really fucking well. On the negative, it seems that distracted Bray as he’s more concerned for her well being now.

Oh my god the way Alexa reappears from behind the barricade. Creepy as shit.

Love watching her “balance” on the barricade considering she was one hell of a gymnast in her day.

Now don’t get me wrong, I’m all for watching Lacey progress in the ring, cuz I think her character work is just fantastic, but holy shit what a downgrade going from Mandy and Dana to Lacey and Peyton.

Why is she excited? Why is it exciting to fight Sasha? Maybe Asuka should’ve taken that match a bit more seriously, considering the outcome. But I’m jumping ahead of myself.

“No one is ready for Asuka,” except for Charlotte, Becky, Shayna, Alexa, Sasha...

I do appreciate how Lacey isn’t scared of anyone while Peyton is wary of literally everyone. That’s good. Nia has a point though, y’all could’ve used Mandy. I guess it doesn’t matter though, considering the outcome. Jumping ahead of myself again.

“Worst idea since Quibi” lmao shots fired.

*Bonus* Peyton/Lacey online exclusive: they vibe real well off script. Peyton made points saying she can’t wait to teach Lacey how to be on a team. That’s valid cuz Lacey is NOT much of a team player. Points to Lacey though, she’s funny as hell.

Highlight: Alexa Bliss

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NXT:

Awesome hearing War Pigs during that Shotzi promo. Is that the official theme song for War Games? If so, baller to wwe for shelling that cash out.

I’m guessing Shotzi was fixing her tank? Was that the premise? Regardless, the setting was different and interesting.

I really like the fencing around nxt’s ringside. Fits with the grungy “indie” feel.

God I’m gonna have to watch Candice defeat Kayden and Kacy aren’t I?

Indi bought the Garganos a flat screen tv? :/ mk. What does she have to gain? Johnny was an AWFUL champion and Candice has never even held gold. What is she hoping to accomplish?

“Indi is gaining one of the best mentors in the nxt locker room” lmao WHAT.

omg Kacy and Kayden are so fucking entertaining, I feel like I say this every time I watch them. All tag teams need to TAKE. NOTES. Look at that cohesion and teamwork. Whew.

Hold on don’t try to retcon Tegan as leaving Candice’s side. I hate Tegan even more than I hate Candice, and she was a shite friend to Dakota by proxy of being a spineless dweeb, but do not try to paint Candice as the victim in her feud with Tegan.

I know nothing about the Dakota/Candice friendship but I’d go ahead and blame Dakota since she’s hella douchey lmao.

Imagine thinking Indi is an upgrade from Dakota. Commentary is super funny and distracting tonight lmao.

Was that not a flatliner? Sure looked like an intended flatliner.

So Kacy attempts to kill herself in the process of taking out Indi and none of the cameras caught it? :/ we still using interns looking for college credits in production? Is that what’s happening??

Vic is kind of an awful commentator in his actual calls. “Nice suplex, almost a brainbuster” better hope that was a brainbuster cuz if not, that was the saddest fucking suplex I’ve ever seen in my life.

So Kacy almost kills herself using offense against Indi and Indi was coherent first? Ugh anyway.

Why do we have to listen to Ember speak every week? What a terrible idea.

So now she’s gonna be nxt’s savior by getting rid of Dakota and Raquel? Oh for fuck’s sake.

Why does she have fucking soda tabs on her gear still.

Why is she teaming with Toni. I THOUGHT THEY WERE HEELS. Seriously, am I the dumb one? Am I the one who needs their hand held? Has Ember not been acting like a heel since she returned? Am I the only one confused about Toni’s alignment??

“We’ve fallen victim to the numbers game” WHEN have you fallen victim to the numbers game, Toni? WHO WROTE THIS.

I know nxt wants me to give a shit about Ember and Toni, but good luck making me care about anyone down there more than Dakota or Rhea.

I would really appreciate it if Dakota was moved up to the MR without actually showing any dissention from Raquel.

Dakota calls a lot of matches, I’ve noticed. Pro shit.

Toni’s German suplexes are amazing if she’s actually never hurt anyone, cuz MAN they look gnarly af.

Gorgeous tornado ddt by Ember. Nice speed, great handling by Raquel.

Don’t Dakota and Toni have quite the history? From UK?

Today in wrestling commentary: Vic cannot tell the difference between left and right.

Whoa I just noticed Dakota isn’t wearing her knee brace. That’s kind of monumental, right? Isn’t that a big deal? I feel like that’s a big deal.

Honestly I might like Toni more than Ember. She comes off as a lot more likable since her move to nxt.

Oh Christ I gotta see Candice again. 

Hi why isn’t this main eventing? Do Rhea fucking Ripley and Io fucking Shirai not deserve it?? For real???

Hate it when refs hold the title up crooked. Noob.

Holy shit Io’s speed is TOP. TIER. Whew.

And then slips on the turnbuckle, sad. Could’ve been worse, could’ve been a Shotzi wipeout (and that’s what I’m gonna call it from now on)

What Io has in speed, Rhea has in strength, these are the facts.

Why did Vic cut Beth off by saying exactly what she was in the middle of saying? Vic’s losing a lot of points tonight tbh.

oof gnarly German suplex off the second rope by Io.

Oh my, Rhea’s ear is covered in blood. Must have punctured her ear with an earring. Rough. I say this as someone who has her fair share of piercings: it BOGGLES MY MIND why any of these women wrestle with their piercings in lmao. No ma’am.

Brutal match, whew.

Rhea wiped her own blood on her face.

There are some aprons spots with Rhea obviously waiting around that needed some work.

Rhea can sell, certainly, but her screaming is way too dramatic at times. Most notably at wm in the empty arena, but this match is a close second. Almost borders on annoying.

Niiice Rhea adding a nice vortex spin on the tail end of her cloverleaf submission. Points. Keep that.

Oh that Riptide attempt countered into an armbar by Io. BEAUTIFUL.

I liked that. Io goes for the 619 in the middle rope, Rhea ducks. Io goes for the 619 on the lower rope, Rhea dodges. Io strikes her a couple times, Rhea falls to the opposite side of the ring and Io proceeds to hit the 619. Good stuff.

Lol Io’s smiling at Rhea kicking out of the missile dropkick.

Nice flip off of Rhea’s clothesline but I’m not a fan of Io landing her moonsault on her feet. That’s not really her M.O.

Fucking spiked Rhea with a ddt by countering the Riptide again. That’s a solid champion, has her opponent completely scouted.

Beautiful sunset flip powerbomb through the ropes with Rhea landing through a table. Would’ve been cool if Rhea had let go right away, though.

In kf, I give points to Rhea for dragging herself from the rubble just to eat a clean pin. Great match.

Highlight: Io vs Rhea

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NXT UK:

Wow robbing me of KLR’s entrance. Guess Piper is officially the heel.

Quit calling her a “new” Piper Niven. A slight aggression is hardly “new”

BE CAREFUL WITH KLR’S SNAZZY COAT.

Y’all got tape out? Have we learned nothing from Bayley/Sasha hiac?

CHUCKED A FUCKING RING BELL INTO PIPER’S HEAD LMAO

Ugh headbutt that takes everyone out. Tsk.

Ric who? Charlotte’s dad??

Who do I gotta pay to see KLR vs Becky Lynch in an extreme match?!

KLR rolls away after that fisherman buster on the outside. Smart points.

Alright listen I’m on KLR’s side but WHY IS JINNY OUT HERE

Lol smacked Piper with a ‘no entry’ sign. Haha.

And Piper broke a sign over KLR’s head, followed by puns from the commentators.

rip random guitar.

Match doesn’t have any creative spots really, but they sure know how to utilize random objects.

BRO YOU CAN’T TAKE A STEEL PIPE TO HER KNEE ON CONCRETE, THAT’S HELLA RUDE. KLR lit a fire under Piper’s ass and Piper’s trying to retire her as thanks. Super, super rude.

Fuck her up fam, I don’t even feel bad.

??? Did KLR even land through the table or did she just land straight onto the fucking concrete? Jesus Christ man. No, she didn’t, she slid into the second table and just ate the floor. Oh my god. IS SHE OKAY??

Highlight: That vicious ending gained KLR a lot of respect in my eyes

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Smackdown:

Imagine being surprised that Adam chose the longest reigning SD women’s champion as his team captain. Granted she’s probably despised by everyone, but she’s got the pedigree, come on now.

Look how good Bayley looks. Whew.

“You know what time it is? Bayley time.” she’s so annoying rofl.

Wow riveting stuff, I have zero comments about this 2 min match tbh.

Go stand in the ring with your damn captain, Bianca.

Lmao Bayley allergic to hugs now. Character progression.

It’s quite the team I’m ngl. I just wish we could’ve wrapped up this Sasha/Bayley shit like... months ago so we could enjoy captain Bayley for a bit longer. Gonna burn through this in one damn episode. It’s a bummer.

*Bonus* Nattie’s online exclusive: “I sailed through some rough waters [...] I’m smart, I’m sexy, I’m funny, I’m rich” She is funny, I will give her that.

We’re getting Asuka/Sasha face to face? For real? Okay.

Cute, Sasha’s smile toward Asuka actually looked genuine. I miss when Sasha seemed genuine. It’s like Bayley killed that part of her.

“Michael are you forgetting what time it is?” BAYLEY TI-- “It is boss time, baby!” welp my mistake.

I’ve played Asuka’s dialogue to Sasha 3x and I still have no idea what she was saying because of her ridiculous fucking dancing and animation. I’m tired. Bayley come take her title.

Omg now she’s doing “you can’t see me” SHE ACCOMPLISHES NOTHING I absolutely despise her being champion.

Actually she is ready for Asuka, and I’m gonna take great joy in watching her win this Sunday. Sasha is hella unlikeable until the moment that bell rings, then she’s a god. Is what it is.

Booo Sasha was actually doing good on the mic, how dare you ruin that, Carmella.

Asuka is awful. Even Becky and Ronda fought off common enemies once upon a time. Asuka helps legit N O B O D Y. Awful champion.

Highlight: Captain Bayley

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Survivor Series:

Love Sasha’s gear.

Asuka kicked out at one, quick everyone cry about her selling. Oh wait she’s not Charlotte, my bad.

Beautiful attempt at an armbar by Sasha, whew.

Sasha is so good at this whole wrestling thing lol.

Nice pop up from that backstabber.

Right and in contrast, Asuka is an amazing striker.

Oh a codebreaker to Sasha as she dangles from the second rope. Gorgeous move.

Ahhhh the blue haired god got the job done. I knew she’d win but it’s so gratifying to see.

Not much to say about the match. The spots weren’t brutal or super creative/innovative, but it had GREAT back and forth and really showcased their chemistry in technical wrestling. Also might very well have been the best match they’ve had yet, seemed pretty short though. Still, an enjoyable watch. Good for Sasha.

Lol the disdain in Nia’s face as she looks at Lana.

Look, Bayley’s arm band says ‘captain’ so she’s the captain.

Love seeing how creative people get with their gear at Survivor Series, as opposed to just throwing a damn brand shirt on. Looking at you, 2016.

One thing I’ve learned about Bayley is if she calls you sister, she genuinely likes you behind the scenes. So glad to see Lacey is in her good graces.

Omg Lacey learned how to do a kip up, everybody clap.

Love how the light shines off of Nattie’s gear. Got rainbows popping.

Squatting while stalling a suplex, and synchronized kip ups. Bianca and Nattie are fun.

“Bayley and the great Becky Lynch,” Oh shit, peep that RESPECT we’re putting on her name now? She gets ‘the great’?? wwe finally seeing her on the same level as ‘the great’ Charlotte Flair??? I am shook. Good for her, fucking deserved (also poor Bayley rofl)

Lana tags herself in again lmao. Nia 5 seconds from killing her. Look, Lana tries. Let her try.

I can’t breathe. she been put in timeout.

(referring to a move by Peyton) “I give that a perfect 10“ PPPFFFFTTTT

What a bump by Bayley; a suplex off the top rope onto the entire roster on the outside, and what a great locker room leader to be checking on everyone IMMEDIATELY as if she didn’t just fucking take a massive bump. Also poor Lana standing over there watching the fun lol.

Now I already knew Peyton pinned Bayley cuz of the outrage by Bayley fans who deemed her “buried” afterward, but I think it was a poor decision to have Peyton get that pin. Peyton sucks, not sorry. Have Lacey get that pin before Peyton. Actually, have Lana get that pin before Peyton.

Not sure what Nattie was going for with that submission to Peyton, but she improvised real quick. So points.

Doesn’t Nattie usually wear wrist guards? Awkward seeing her without them.

Goes for a sharpshooter on a woman who’s not even active rn. I’m removing her points lmao.

I legit never get to see Bianca’s 450 splash and you know what? Fuck y’all.

Well Bianca’s a great partner to do a Spanish Fly with so, good on Lacey.

That’s an interesting elimination. Ruby would’ve pinned Shayna as she had rolled back and reversed the Clutch, but the ref was distracted by Nia. By the time he started counting, Ruby had passed out. Interesting.

Crucifix Bomb by Liv eliminates Lacey, fucking dope.

Having Bianca as the last survivor on her team is great for Bianca. This is a compliment from management.

BEAUTIFUL catch by Shayna into the Clutch. Wow that was nice.

Ah we redoing the spot from their Takeover match, IE my introduction to Bianca. Solid.

Oh this is good. Bianca passed out from the Clutch while on the ropes so Shayna was disqualified. Nia drug Bianca out of the ring to put her through the announce table and they started brawling until they were both counted out. 

Again, I knew Lana was the sole survivor but seeing it happen is fucking hilarious. Nice protection for Bianca though, and seeing Nia this pissed off is so cathartic.

Highlight: Bianca was the real standout imo

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*Survivor Series shined the brightest as we had both a great technical match, and a fun, entertaining multiwoman match filled with shenanigans. If that’s a cop out, then I’ll give it to NXT this week. 

[joiesomer]

Who: Somer, Jeff ( @xjefferxx )

Where: a trip home for Jeff’s birthday

When: Nov 7

Notes/Triggers: some nsfw as usual

Jeff was a bit less bouncy as they were flying. He wasn't one that hated it but he was rather nervous this time. It was a first, a first time going home with someone for his parents and family to meet. Lacing his fingers with Somer's, he kissed the back of his hand. "how you feeling?"

Somer smiled at Jeff. "Right now? Bored. I hate being stuck where I couldn't move if I wanted to, and planes are always cramped." He leaned his head to Jeff's, though. "If you're asking, am I nervous, not yet, but I'm sure I will be after we land." He brushed Jeff's cheek with his free hand. "Are you?"

"They're going to love you, because I love you and yes, I kind of am." Jeff smiled to him, kissing his palm. "I just, you're the first boy I've ever felt like this for and I don't know, just hoping you like them."

"I'm sure I will," Somer said reassuringly. "Pretty sure your parents have to be great people if they raised you to be like this." He returned Jeff's smile, and added, "It's going to be okay. You got along with my parents, so this is going to be fine."

Jeff stole a kiss and nodded. "Yeah, I guess you're right." The flight went by with a great amount of just cuddling and dozing before they landed. Stepping from the plane, Jeff had his bag over his shoulder and held Somer's hand as they picked up their checked bags. "My parents should be around here somewhere...." Suddenly Jeff smiled as the blonde couple approached, then hugging him. Jeff hugged each parent then turned them to Somer. "Mom, dad, this is Somer."

The landing was, as Somer felt usually, awful. He hated waiting for the ground to come up and hit them. But at least it took his mind off anxiety, and so did trying to get their bags. He was wrestling with getting his computer bag to stay on top of his rolling bag when suddenly Jeff was hugging two people and there was no more time to be anxious in.

Somer blinked to see how tiny Jeff's mother looked in comparison to her son and her husband, but he didn't do much more than wave shyly before she was enveloping him in a hug so familiar he couldn't help but put his arms around her. "Uh, hi, Mrs Sterling," he said into her hair, feeling slightly squashed. When she let him go, he tried to offer his hand to Mr Sterling.

Rain smiled to her boy then hugged Somer tightly. "Oh, none of that, Somer, you can call us Marcus and Rain. I just have to say, I love your name and your mom is the sweetest." 

Jeff's jaw dropped. "Umm what was that ma?" 

Rain smiled. "Oh don't look at me like that, she got my number first."

Marcus only laughed as he shook Somer's hand then hugged too. "We're huggers and ignore the moms, they like to talk." Rain poking his side for that only led Marcus to laugh and kiss her cheek. "Come on, car is waiting." Marcus leading the way out.

"Oh no," Somer said involuntarily. The idea of his mom and Jeff's mom talking ... well, he didn't have any more room for anxiety over meeting Jeff's parents! He exchanged a horrified glance with Jeff and trailed along to the car.

"Did you know about that?" he hissed at the dancer as they loaded the bags in. "We're so screwed ... " He climbed in and buckled up. "So, uh, wh-when do I meet the others?" Somer asked.

"I had no idea and we're not screwed." Jeff kissed his cheek, wrapping his arms around Somer's waist as they were in the car.

Marcus looked back at them with a loving smile as did Rain. "In the morning, they have school. We thought tonight we could all go get dinner together then we'll head home. You boys have a room all to yourself and don't worry, we know you're adults so don't feel the need to hide or abstain from things." 

Jeff blushed. "Ma..." 

Rain just rolled her eyes. "I know you're having..." 

Jeff stopped her mid-sentence. "Mother, please stop."

Somer blushed so hard he was sure his ears were red. There were some things you really didn't want your mom to talk to you about, and that went double for your boyfriend's mom. He held tightly to Jeff's hand. "Where are we going for dinner?"

Marcus chuckled to see the boys so red. "Nothing to be embarrassed about boys but I do get it. Rain, my Rain, would you please leave the boys alone about their sex life?" Rain looked to her husband in the way that Jeff looked at Somer. "yes, my world."

Jeff always admired how his parents are together. "I think we're going to a local place for pizza, yes dad?" Marcus nodded to them. Jeff smiling to Somer and kissed his nose. "How you feel about pizza?"

"Pizza sounds amazing. But I have one important question: what is your opinion of pineapple on pizza?" Somer felt a little embarrassed by the way Jeff's parents were acting -- but it was easy to see where his boyfriend got his sense of romance from.

Marcus' brow furrowed. "It doesn't belong there but to each their own. I don't judge. How do you feel about it, Somer?" He asked in return. Jeff smiling to see how his parents already seemed to like his boyfriend.

Somer's grin was wide. "Oh, whew, I was afraid we wouldn't be able to get along. But you have the correct feeling." Then he started giggling.

Marcus laughed, pulling into a parking spot and getting out. He held Rain's hand as they walked as Jeff held Somer's. "So what do you think of them so far?" Jeff whispered to him, kissing his cheek for a moment. "I know they can be a lot at once."

"Well," Somer said slowly, slyly, "your dad has good taste in pizza, so that's good." His smile softened. "I can see why you are as you are. I think they're good people."

Jeff smiled to see Somer liked his parents. "I can't wait for you to meet the rest of them." Following his parents in, Jeff slid into the booth with Somer by him as they looked over the menu. "What kind of pizza you craving?"

"That sounds overwhelming," Somer muttered. "Meats. All the meats." He picked up the menu, looking over it and holding hands with Jeff under the table.

"My boy likes his meat." Jeff purred to him so only he could hear. With everyone knowing what they wanted, Marcus turned to Somer once more. "So tell me more about you, I know a decent amount but I'd love to hear it from you."

The redhead flushed hotly and kicked his boyfriend under the table. "I, er. I'm not sure what you want to know? Uh." He tried to think. "I'm from Nashville? Almost all of my family is from the South. Like, even more distant family. Uh, I have a twin brother, not identical."

The Sterlings listened, nodding some. "Well, what are you studying and what do you see our life being like after graduation?" Rain jumped in, making Jeff blush and mumble under his breath. "Ma, seriously..."

"I'm a writer," Somer said. "I've always loved to tell stories. I'm hoping that when I graduate I can be a professional writer? I know it's hard, but I want to try."

Jeff smiled, he knew that was a goal of Somer's and he was going to support him through it all. Both Marcus and Rain smiled as well, "Sounds like a wonderful career and I think as long as you put your mind to it, you'll succeed at whatever you do." Marcus replied just as the food arrived

Somer shrugged a bit, looking away. Parental platitudes. He played with his straw, pretending to smoke it, inbetween bites of pizza.

The pizza went over well and soon they were heading for the Sterling home. With bags in hand, Jeff led Somer to his room after telling his parents good night. Stepping in, he was glad to see Johnny wasn't staying there. Jeff dropped his bag and flopped on his bed. "Ahh big bed. Come here, handsome," he smirked to Somer.

The redhead grinned, looking around. "So this is your room, huh. So used to sharing a room." He wandered around, fingertips brushing over the edges of shelves, and played with the closet door. "Where's the other person who usually sleeps in here?"

"Johnny? He's sleeping in the other room with our brothers. Mom and dad wanted us to have our own space since we're adults and all." Coming up behind Somer to hold him close, kissing his cheek softly. "I'm so glad to have you here with me."

"Adults, huh?" Somer leaned back into Jeff. "And how old are you going to be in a few days again? Should I give you a cane for your birthday?"

"It’s tomorrow first off and I will be 20, you old man." Tickling him a bit and turning Somer's face to kiss him slowly. "You want to text Austin and check on the baby?"

"Tomorrow, excuse me." Only then Jeff was kissing him, and Somer melted against him. "No," he mumbled. "Forget Austin."

Jeff smirked, kissing him once more. "Well then what should we do? Get some sleep, we do have to wake the kids in the morning and make breakfast." He smirked, pecking his lips.

Somer put his hands on Jeff's shoulders to hold him close. "Sleep? How am I supposed to sleep when you do that to me?"

"Yeah, sleep." he whispered. "I only kissed you. Not my fault you're so horny for more." Purring as he kissed his neck. "I think we should wait until tomorrow night for that or at least until morning."

Somer giggled softly. "Oh yeah? Is that why you're kissing me just there, even though I know you know what that does to me? So you can have birthday s-sex -- fuck, Jeff."

"Mhm, birthday sex," Jeff purred. "No fucking is later." Stepping back, he laid on the bed and patted the spot next to him for Somer to join him. Meanwhile, Jeff wiggled his jeans off and tossed his shirt. "Come on, we really should get some sleep."

The redhead hesitated for a second. "Is it okay if I sleep in a shirt? I don't want ... " He squirmed awkwardly, edging toward his bag. "And I need to take my meds."

"Yeah you can, and okay. I'll be right here. Bathroom is right across the hall. Do you want me to come with you to be sure?" Jeff sitting up now and taking his hand softly.

Somer squeezed Jeff's hand, smiling. "I think I can manage on my own. It's not a haunted house." He picked up a clean shirt and his pill bottle, and went across to the bathroom to get ready for bed.

Jeff nodded, then moved the blankets around. He pulled out his clothes for the next day as well as putting some boxers on. Slipping back in, he flipped his tv for light and waited for Somer.

After a few minutes, Somer came back in, bits of hair around his face damp. He grinned at Jeff already tucked up in the bed and piled his clothes on his bag. Then he climbed in and put his feet on Jeff's leg. "So. Is someone going to sneak in here and do anything they think is funny in the morning for your birthday?"

Jeff shook his head, wrapping his arms around Somer to hold him chest to chest. "No, we're not like that but I mean, once they see I'm here they'll be excited and very excited to meet you." Kissing his cheek softly.

Somer snuggled down with a contented sigh. "As long as nobody wakes me up by screeching at me." He wrapped his arm over Jeff, buried his face in the blond's neck, and sighed into sleep.

[pcwpolwrestling]

Pelosi Sworn In/Heartland Champion to be Crowned This Weekend

PCW NEWSLINE – 1/3/2019

Ryan Hands Off the Gavel to Pelosi: New Executive Committee is Seated

But Does That Mean the Shutdown is Coming an End?

Stone Chism Released From Blue Brand Show

New PCW Heartland Champion to be Crowned at This Weekend’s House Shows

==

NANCY PELOSI BECOMES THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEENancy Pelosi (CA-Progressive Alliance) before last November’s Extreme Election Night 2018:

Progressive Alliance Leader Nancy Pelosi (Progressive Alliance-CA): We will win. Not we might win. Not we could win. No, we will win. And if we can have a bigger victory and prevailing in the Senate Medallion matches, it will not only be a great night for the Progressive Alliance but also a great night for PCW.

Well, one out of two ain’t bad. So with a simple hand of the gavel and a handshake, Paul Ryan (WI-American Patriots) turned over the Executive Committee to Pelosi at an Executive Committee meeting today after the Progressive Alliance defeated the American Patriots in the biannual House War Games Match at Extreme Election Night 2018.

Orrin Hatch (UT-American Patriots) also gave way to new Executive Committee Vice President Chuck Grassley (IA-American Patriots) thanks to the American Patriots win in the best of seven Senate Medallion Competition at Extreme Election Night 2018.

PCW CEO: Donald J. Trump (NY-American Patriots) PCW COO: Mike Pence (IN-American Patriots)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: PRESIDENT: Nancy Pelosi (CA-Progressive Alliance)VICE PRESIDENT: Chuck Grassley (IA-American Patriots)– Mitch McConnell (KY-American Patriots)— Ann Rivers (LA-American Patriots)– Kevin McCarthy (CA-American Patriots)— Steve Scalise (LA-American Patriots)– Charles Schumer (NY-Progressive Alliance)— Dick Durbin (IL-Progressive Alliance)— Steny Hoyer (MD-Progressive Alliance)— Jim Clyburn (SC-Progressive Alliance)

SO, DOES THIS MEAN THE SHUTDOWN COMING TO AN END?No.

The Progressive Alliance remain categorically opposed to security enhancements at PCW house shows. The American Patriots support PCW CEO Donald Trump when he says he will keep the Red Brand and Blue Brand shows closed until a new security arrangement is worked out.

Trump formally announced the cancellation of this weekend’s Red and Blue Brand house shows. Trump’s order does not extend to the PCW Heartland shows scheduled Friday, Saturday, and Sunday- a fact that has both the Red and Blue show wrestlers completely up in arms.

Why? Well, let’s just say that the wrestlers who appear at the Red or Blue Brand shows are compensated more than their PCW Heartland. But that didn’t stop ‘Mr. Hollywood’ Kevin Daniels of the Blue Brand show from complaining.

‘Mr. Hollywood’ Kevin Daniels: “I’m sorry that the Heartland wrestlers don’t earn anything even remotely close to what we’re making. But if the Blue Brand and Red Brand have to be closed, we all should be closed. It’s only fair. We shouldn’t be punished because our value is significantly more than the Heartland wrestlers? Either we all work…or none of us work.”

With a rebuttal…Average Joe.

Average Joe: “Yeah, I don’t believe in shared misery.”

‘THE ONE MAN HOLLYWOOD A-LIST’ STONE CHISM RELEASED FROM THE BLUE BRANDStone Chism’s standing with the Hollywood elites had been on shaky ground going all the way back to 2014.

Replay: PCW Big Ass Super Spectacular- Part 2 Monday June 9th, 2014 (Taped Saturday May 31st)

[‘Sports Entertainment Genius’ Mr. McMann is in the ring talking with ‘The One Man Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism.]

Mr. McMann: …So, are you going to come out already or what?

[Chism pauses.]

Stone Chism: Yes.

[The crowd gasps.  The Hollywood contingent clap and pat Chism on the back.]

…

Stone Chism: YES! I’M COMING OUT!  I’M………A CONSERVATIVE!

Johnny Suave: WHAT!

[The crowd gasps again.  The jaws of the Big Hollywood contingent drop.]

Chism would eventually win his way back into the good graces of the Progressive Alliance and the Hollywood Left. But all of that came to an end in November at Extreme Election Night 2018. Wrestling for the Universal Title as the Blue Brand Champion, Chism allowed himself to be counted out mid-match…

Replay: PCW Extreme Election Night 2018 Tuesday November 8th, 2018

[Outside the ring, a heated argument has erupted between ‘Mr. Hollywood’ Kevin Daniels and Stone Chism. Daniels points at the ring. Chism shakes his head no.]

Colleen Crowder: WHAT HE IS DOING?

Johnny Suave: I don’t know but he’s not going to make it.

[The referee hits 10. Chism is counted out.]

Johnny Suave: HE’S ELIMINATED!

Colleen Crowder: WHAT WAS HE THINKING?

[That’s exactly what the Hollywood contingent at ringside want to know. The camera zooms in on Daniels and Chism.]

Kevin Daniels: You are making the biggest mistake of your life.

Stone Chism: So be it. I’m not going to lie about it anymore. I hold conservative views-

[Daniels flattens Chism with a clothesline. Then the Hollywood folks join in.]

==

After the Hollywood Left, many of whom felt let down after allowing Chism to come back, took their anger out on an outnumbered Chism, help finally came in the form of…

[Help comes in the form of conservative actor James Woods. Rocking a cool pair of sunglasses and wielding a steel folding chair, Woods races down to the ring and starts taking out the Hollywood left with the chair. *CLANG* Down goes Clooney. *CLANG* Down goes Damon. *CLANG*…*CLANG*…*CLANG*…]

Johnny Suave: JAMES WOODS IS HERE AND HE’S MOWING PEOPLE DOWN AND RUNNING UP A KILL COUNT LIKE THE HITMAN HE PLAYED IN THE 1987 MOVIE BEST SELLER!

[Woods reaches Chism and helps him back to his feet. Daniels shoves Woods from behind. Woods whirls around and potatoes Daniels with the chair. Daniels down.]

The Progressive Alliance stripped Chism of the Blue Brand Title right after Christmas.

Following the Executive Committee meeting today, Chism was officially released from the Progressive Alliance.

Chism is a former PCW Champion (August 23rd, 2009 – March 7th, 2010) and former two-time PCW Television Champion.

NEW HEARTLAND CHAMPION TO BE CROWNED THIS WEEKENDPCW Heartland owner Dawn McGill announced after the Executive Committee meeting that a tournament will be held this weekend to determine the new PCW Heartland champion. The tournament will take place at the three shows over the weekend.

PROFESSOR McCARTHY PLANS TO PROTEST AT PCW HEARTLAND HOUSE SHOWS THIS WEEKEND Berkeley, California Professor McCarthy announced that he and his Flock will be protesting at the PCW Heartland House shows this coming weekend.

Still fuming over having been thrown out of a luxury suite several feet below through two tables at Extreme Election Night 2018…

Replay: PCW Extreme Election Night 2018 Tuesday November 8th, 2018

[She confronts Professor McCarthy.]

Dawn McGill: Hell no! You guys may get away with this *BLEEP* in other places, but you’re not getting away with it at my show!

[She points at the large crowd on hand in the arena.]

Dawn McGill: At THEIR show!

[McCarthy and the Progressive Flock don’t take kindly to that. They begin to shout at McGill and it escalates.]

Dawn McGill: They’ve made too many compromises. They’ve made too many retreats! You start chipping away at our rights and we fall back. You try to tell us what we can do, what we can say, what we can think, and we fall back. No more. The line is drawn HERE! This far. No farther!

[McCarthy waves his ‘good book of things you should do and things you shouldn’t’ at her.]

Professor McCarthy: You are making a huge mistake! You should think good and hard about-

[McCarthy clips McGill in the face while waving the good book.]

[McGill instinctively drives a high heel into the Professor’s balls and doubles him over. Then she takes him by the head and sends him up and over the short wall down to the concourse below, right through a pair of tables that were magically and strategically set up at the exact spot Professor McCarthy fell.]

[The crowd gasps.]

Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP!

Colleen Crowder: What did she just do?

Johnny Suave: I think she just went full Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: First Contact.

Colleen Crowder: NOT THAT! SHE JUST TRIED TO KILL PROFESSOR McCARTHY!

Professor McCarthy: “The fact that Dawn McGill is still in a leadership position after she literally tried to kill me at Extreme Election Night 2018 is a crime in itself. The fact that she refused to sign off on a contract that would guarantee PCW is a ‘safe place’ for it’s wrestlers and personalities to perform is another. But what really burns me up is the fact that McGill’s Heartland rabble are allowed to run shows while everyone else is on shutdown. Hear me and hear me good. My Flock will be there at all of these shows in full force. We are going to shut the shows down. We will shout down anyone who dares to disagree with us.”

SEC MOMENT Corporate SportsEntertainment Programming Nation Mark Splitter and Sports Entertainment Corporation mouthpiece Phil Finebaum both lauded the defeat of the non-power five conference team UCF to the SEC’s LSU at the Fiesta Bowl.

Mark Splitter: “I can’t say I’m surprised. It’s about time UCF was taught a lesson about what happens when you try to be something you’re not- a big time football school. Now, it’s time to teach our new Universal Champion from a non-power three faction…’Red Solo Plastic Cup’ Ray McAvay…the same lesson. CSPN, the official network of the SEC, will chronicle the rise of the next Universal Champion- ‘Charlie Wrestling’ Charlie Blackwell.

Phil Finebaum: “The SEC is better than your conference. The SEC faction is better than your faction!”

[worstbooked-blog]

Is Triple H Running the WWE?

In recent years it has been pretty apparent who the WWE had earmarked for future greatness. The Rock, Brock Lesner, John Cena and Kurt Angle where all pushed very early in there professional wrestling careers without the need to pay their dues. But do any of the present roster stand out in the same way? Here's a fast take a look at a number of the stars who may probably be the subsequent principal event superstar.

Randy Orton.

Worst WWE Wrestlers 2017

If it wasn't for Orton's horrible angle and behavioral issues Randy Orton would already be one in all WWE's prime canine. His first run as champion came too soon and was a panic resolution after Chris Benoit's title reign failed to deliver rankings success, this plus the issue that WWE pushed him as a fan favorite however because of his arrogant attitude the followers the place by no means prone to besides Orton. Each time Orton has been thought-about for a title run since he is completed some thing stupid to put the stoppers on it.

It was believed Orton would feud with Triple H at Summerslam upon Triple H's return however it's now recognized Triple H is pushing for Orton to be given a run as champion as he feels Orton is ready and the fans perspective in the direction of John Cena could be greater if he spent a bit time chasing the title as a substitute of holding it, the query is will Orton screw up earlier than that point?

Johnny Nitro

A variety of wrestling experts have commented on Nitro claiming him to be the "next Shawn Michaels". His character actually resembles Michaels in his early profession, from his cocky angle to his in the ring look however what number of "next Shawn Michaels" have there been over time and what number of have reached the identical heights? This mentioned it does seem WWE administration assume a substantial amount of Johnny Nitro and should you proves he can handle himself as ECW world champion then his subsequent reign may very well be proper on the very prime of the WWE.

Bobby Lashley

Not precisely a revelation however WWE obviously see Lashley as a potential Megastar. His look and powerhouse model will all the time win him fans however despite been given large air time and the benefit of feuding with Vince McMahon (McMahon only ever feuds with guys earmarked for the top) I have never been overly impressed. He is positively bettering however for me the jury continues to be out on whether Lashley can really reside up to the WWE's high expectations.

Mr. Kennedy

Most likely the perfect employee on the microphone since The Rock, which was always going to provide him a huge benefit over the remainder of the competition. Entertaining and little question a massive fan following awaits once he's carried out his half as an heel ( something Lesner, Cena, Angle and The Rock all did). Slight improvement on his in ring performances and an extended spell without being sidelined by injuries might yet see Mr. Kennedy fulfilling his dream of competing in the main event of Wrestlemania .

CM Punk

Punk would definitely be one of the followers high picks but throughout the WWE itself issues don't appear as possible. He was famously on the end of a slating from Triple H and Shawn Michaels (they said he could not "work" a WWE style match) and his clear dwelling persona may not make him the preferred man backstage.

His strong belief in the clean dwelling angle could nevertheless be a blessing for CM Punk, with the latest problems WWE have had with the media over steroid abuse who would make a greater champion than CM Punk. Bret Hart's street to the top was helped within the ninety's because of the steroids trial of Vince McMahon perhaps CM Punk could benefit in a similar method.

MVP

WWE have up to now been impressed with the performances of MVP both within the ring and on the microphone which bodes effectively for the way forward for MVP. Certainly not the frontrunner to be the WWE's subsequent massive thing but if others slip up MVP might very nicely step into the higher tier of the WWE.

Marcus Cor Von

When wrestling in TNA as Monty Brown he was seen as a star of the long run but since becoming a member of WWE issues have not fairly continued in the same vein. This isn't a complete shock nevertheless as WWE have in recent times made wrestlers coming from exterior the WWE's personal improvement promotions work tougher and in the midst of the cardboard before permitting them to shine. Some really feel this is to make WWE appear superior to and more durable to conquer than other promotions, whether true or not Marcus Cor Von isn't presently the place he'd prefer to be within the WWE's pecking order.

Nonetheless, don't discount Cor Von's probabilities of becoming the subsequent large thing as WWE clearly noticed something in him to convey Marcus Cor Von to the corporate in the first place and perhaps once he is proven WWE his dedication to the corporate he might get the push that almost all of us anticipated.

Let's hope one among these guys can make it as the following neatest thing as although none are the finished article all are open, and able to, enchancment and of putting on decent entertaining matches. I might a lot relatively see any of these guys given an opportunity to fight at the prime of the card than the likes of Mark Henry and The Nice Khali any day of the week.

THQ and WWE have an extended business relationship. Annually, the corporate is up with new wrestling games based mostly on this largest professional-wrestling promotion in the world. The gameplay and graphics turn into more advanced annually and the followers seem to be very pleased with it. But THQ has decided to shake up their plans about their latest wrestling recreation. They need to let the fans have a very new WWE gaming experience from this yr and the mystery will likely be unveiled on the Digital Leisure Expo this yr. The publisher has planned two individual WWE based games this 12 months, WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2011 and a brand new recreation referred to as WWE All Stars. The first will launch later this fall and the later is predicted to be obtainable from early 2011. The two games, as stated by the THQ officials, can be distinctly different from one another, both visually and gameplay wise. Let's take a look at the synopsis of those two games right here.

WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2011

THQ guaranteed that the visual effect of the newest model of SVR 2011 will likely be fully different. Due to the new physics system; any further every desk you crash by, every chair shot you are taking and every ladder you leap from; it can appear like extra true to life. How the wrestlers will use them is up to them. They may bash them on the opponent or use them for extra advanced architectural violence. For instance, they may lean one ladder in opposition to one other to make use of it as a launching ramp or stack a desk on prime of another. So when the body crashes through it, it seems to be cool. Developers are planning to use this new physics to the vehicles as properly. Things appear to be much more thrilling.

WWE All Stars

If you happen to search for an over-the-prime recreation, WWE All Stars is what's going to suit you most. This model new wrestling promotion is being developed by THQ San Diego and veteran sport designer Sal DiVita is the brain behind this mission. He's leading the WWE All Stars Creative Team. The identical workforce has additionally labored for 2008's TNA Impression sport. The control of this recreation is completely different and reportedly rather more fascinating than SVR. In consequence, the game play expertise will probably be much more vivid and fascinating for the gamers. The combos are simply superior. The sport seems to be a compelling combination of outdated and new skills of WWE superstars. So maintain your breath as far more will likely be revealed this about WWE All Stars in 2011. Until then, keep tuned!

Kurt Angle's current contract with TNA expires this August. In latest months, Angle was probably not vocal about his former organization WWE like he was once within the first few months when he left it. In sure occasions, he even expressed his desire to depart TNA. All of these incidents started speculations that the former WWE superstar might make a return to it. Nonetheless, very just lately Kurt Angle addressed all these rumors to be false and hinted that will not ever return to WWE again.

Why did Kurt Angle go away WWE?

These are two foremost causes behind Kurt Angle's exit from WWE:

• Kurt was not happy with the artistic workforce of WWE. He was getting good publicity, was being concerned in great storylines however he believed WWE was not using him to his fullest. Also, he was probably not proud of the way in which wrestling matches were shaping up. He wished to exhibit his athletic excellence to the fullest, however he was not allowed to take action, as he clarified in a lot of his interviews after leaving WWE.

• The second cause was even more vital. Angle was not happy with the tight schedule that WWE usually has and he believed it was taking a toll on him. He wanted a lighter schedule which WWE was not keen to offer him. Kurt Angle then though of disassociating him with the group.

Why is Kurt Angle not going to rejoin WWE?

Time heals every part and the same is a truth on this case as nicely. Kurt Angle always accepted the truth that it was WWE that brought him to skilled wrestling which led to all these applaud that he at present enjoys. Things went bitter when he left WWE but now he likes to regulate his tongue earlier than making any foul feedback on WWE. However, that doesn't mean he's going to affix WWE again. He's extraordinarily proud of the way his TNA career has formed up. He has hinted that he might stop wrestling altogether however he will never once more join WWE. He would higher be concerned in TNA, not as a wrestler, but he'll prefer to be a part of it and entertain audiences.

Coronary heart failure induced the death of one other former WWE star Lance Cade. The wrestler died a untimely dying on the age of 29 solely. Cade aka Lance McNaught was a pupil of the "Coronary heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels and started his profession in 1999. Cade quickly turned an expert and worked in Japan and was later signed by Vincent Kennedy McMahon in a developmental contract.

Within the 12 months 2003, Lance Cade was teamed up with Mark Jindrak as an emerging tag team they usually were given a spot in Uncooked. The tag crew spilt a 12 months later and Lance teamed up with Trevor Murdoch. The duo spent three years together and in addition gained the WWE Tag Team Championship during this tenure. The duo had received the tag titles 3 times and each Cade and Murdoch were thought of as the subsequent era WWE superstars.

However despite a considerable hike to his in-ring character, Cade failed to succeed in the heights as a singles performer and was lastly launched by WWE in 2008. He joined FCW, the developmental territory of WWE in September 2009 and was launched from there as effectively in April 2010.

Details on the reason for his dying are yet to be revealed. Throughout his total career Cade battled prescription drug points and that reportedly was instrumental in his release from WWE. At the moment, he was in the midst of a major storyline developed around his mentor Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho. Cade was scheduled to headline a professional wrestling show at Sumo Corridor in Tokyo, Japan on Aug. 29. WWE formally released a press release on thirteenth August, 2010 and the organization extended its deepest condolences to the McNaught family. Several current and former WWE superstars like Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley and Matt Hardy have been surprised by the untimely loss of life of Cade and conveyed their prayers and thoughts to Cade's family.

Only some weeks back, the wrestling fans were shocked to see a cameo look by Booker T in a Friday night TNA house show in Lake Charles, Texas. The TNA officials had announced earlier that as a result of AJ Type's incapacity to perform that evening's primary occasion; he will be changed by none other than the "5 Time WCW Champion." Booker T. Booker tried to play a heel during his cameo and so as to take action; he appeared down upon the TNA fans and the promotion itself. Booker said he is here solely to win the TNA World Heavyweight Title. Because it happens within the cameo appearances, Booker fought nicely however succumbed to RVD, the TNA World Heavyweight Champion following a 5 Star Frog Splash.

This look drew some consideration of the fans as Booker has parted ways from TNA final yr and reportedly shares a sour relationship with the TNA management. He was severely criticized for poor locker room presence and was all phrases about how he can be a part of WWE at any time when he wanted. To make things even worse, he even refused to take the job to Matt Morgan, then thought-about as a less in style TNA wrestler. This was a severe violation of company guidelines and TNA determined to not entertain Booker further. Since then there was no Booker T in TNA and after this cameo appearance, fans thought this would possibly the first step of his return to TNA. However TNA officers have confirmed that it was only a one-time take care of Booker and no further negotiation has taken place in the intervening time.

There were rumors that WWE continues to be all for Booker T, however only if he decides to keep up a full schedule. But on the age of 45, this may properly not be doable for him. WWE thinks he isn't necessary enough to appear as an element-time wrestler, one thing that HBK or The Undertaker enjoys at these later years of his career. WWE refused a similar proposal in case of Jeff Hardy and RVD as properly which was a significant component of their signing with TNA. Now we had to wait and watch Booker's subsequent step which is able to actually decide his profession as an in-ring performer.

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11 WWE Wrestlers Released (Fired) in 2007

The Wrestler Owen Hart

Kurt Angle's current contract with TNA expires this August. In current months, Angle was not really vocal about his former group WWE like he was once within the first few months when he left it. In sure occasions, he even expressed his want to go away TNA. All of those incidents started speculations that the previous WWE superstar could make a return to it. However, very not too long ago Kurt Angle addressed all these rumors to be false and hinted that will not ever return to WWE once more.

Why did Kurt Angle leave WWE?

These are two important causes behind Kurt Angle's exit from WWE:

• Kurt was not satisfied with the inventive group of WWE. He was getting good publicity, was being concerned in great storylines but he believed WWE was not utilizing him to his fullest. Additionally, he was not likely proud of the way in which wrestling matches had been shaping up. He needed to exhibit his athletic excellence to the fullest, however he was not allowed to take action, as he clarified in many of his interviews after leaving WWE.

• The second reason was much more important. Angle was not proud of the tight schedule that WWE usually has and he believed it was taking a toll on him. He wished a lighter schedule which WWE was not keen to present him. Kurt Angle then although of disassociating him with the organization.

Why is Kurt Angle not going to rejoin WWE?

Time heals the whole lot and the same is a fact on this case as nicely. Kurt Angle at all times accepted the fact that it was WWE that introduced him to skilled wrestling which led to all these applaud that he presently enjoys. Things went sour when he left WWE but now he likes to regulate his tongue before making any foul feedback on WWE. However, that does not imply he is going to affix WWE back. He is extremely happy with the way in which his TNA profession has shaped up. He has hinted that he may stop wrestling altogether nonetheless he will never once more be a part of WWE. He would higher be concerned in TNA, not as a wrestler, but he will wish to be a part of it and entertain audiences.

Kurt Angle mainly is excited with TNA's development lately and put up-wrestling profession, he desires to be concerned with whereabouts of the manufacturing home where he has 30% shares - North Shore Photos. Who knows, perhaps an performing career is in the playing cards for this legendary wrestler!

In recent times it has been pretty apparent who the WWE had earmarked for future greatness. The Rock, Brock Lesner, John Cena and Kurt Angle the place all pushed very early in there pro wrestling careers with out the need to pay their dues. However do any of the present roster stand out in the same method? Here is a fast take a look at a few of the stars who might potentially be the subsequent important occasion famous person.

Randy Orton.

If it wasn't for Orton's horrible perspective and behavioral issues Randy Orton would already be one among WWE's high canines. His first run as champion got here too soon and was a panic choice after Chris Benoit's title reign didn't convey rankings success, this plus the issue that WWE pushed him as a fan favorite however due to his boastful attitude the fans the place never likely to except Orton. Every time Orton has been considered for a title run since he is finished some thing stupid to place the stoppers on it.

It was believed Orton would feud with Triple H at Summerslam upon Triple H's return however it is now identified Triple H is pushing for Orton to be given a run as champion as he feels Orton is ready and the fans perspective in direction of John Cena would be greater if he spent somewhat time chasing the title as a substitute of holding it, the query is will Orton screw up earlier than that time?

Johnny Nitro

A lot of wrestling consultants have commented on Nitro claiming him to be the "subsequent Shawn Michaels". His character certainly resembles Michaels in his early career, from his cocky perspective to his in the ring look however how many "subsequent Shawn Michaels" have there been through the years and how many have reached the same heights? This mentioned it does seem WWE management suppose a substantial amount of Johnny Nitro and in the event you proves he can handle himself as ECW world champion then his subsequent reign could possibly be proper at the very prime of the WWE.

Bobby Lashley

Not precisely a revelation but WWE obviously see Lashley as a potential Megastar. His look and powerhouse type will always win him followers but despite been given huge air time and the good thing about feuding with Vince McMahon (McMahon solely ever feuds with guys earmarked for the highest) I have never been overly impressed. He's positively improving however for me the jury continues to be out on whether Lashley can actually stay as much as the WWE's excessive expectations.

Mr. Kennedy

Probably the very best employee on the microphone since The Rock, which was always going to give him a huge advantage over the remainder of the competitors. Entertaining and no doubt a large fan following awaits once he is executed his half as an heel ( one WWE Wrestlers Released in 2007 thing Lesner, Cena, Angle and The Rock all did). Slight enchancment on his in ring performances and a long spell with out being sidelined by injuries could but see Mr. Kennedy fulfilling his dream of competing in the primary occasion of Wrestlemania .

CM Punk

Punk would positively be one of many fans prime picks however throughout the WWE itself issues don't seem as potential. He was famously on the end of a slating from Triple H and Shawn Michaels (they stated he could not "work" a WWE type match) and his clean residing persona could not make him the preferred guy backstage.

His strong belief within the clean dwelling attitude may however be a blessing for CM Punk, with the recent issues WWE have had with the media over steroid abuse who would make a better champion than CM Punk. Bret Hart's street to the top was helped within the ninety's due to the steroids trial of Vince McMahon perhaps CM Punk could benefit in a similar method.

MVP

WWE have to this point been impressed with the performances of MVP each in the ring and on the microphone which bodes effectively for the way forward for MVP. Certainly not the frontrunner to be the WWE's next huge thing but if others slip up MVP might very effectively step into the upper tier of the WWE.

Marcus Cor Von

When wrestling in TNA as Monty Brown he was seen as a star of the future however since becoming a member of WWE things have not quite continued in the same vein. This is not a complete shock however as WWE have in recent times made wrestlers coming from outdoors the WWE's own improvement promotions work tougher and in the middle of the cardboard earlier than permitting them to shine. Some really feel this is to make WWE appear superior to and more durable to conquer than other promotions, whether true or not Marcus Cor Von is not presently the place he'd like to be in the WWE's pecking order.

Still, do not discount Cor Von's chances of turning into the following massive thing as WWE clearly noticed something in him to convey Marcus Cor Von to the company within the first place and maybe as soon as he is proven WWE his dedication to the company he might get the push that most of us anticipated.

Let's hope one in every of these guys can make it as the following best thing as although none are the finished article all are open, and capable of, enchancment and of placing on respectable entertaining matches. I would a lot rather see any of those guys given an opportunity to battle at the prime of the card than the likes of Mark Henry and The Great Khali any day of the week.

THQ and WWE have a protracted business relationship. Each year, the corporate is up with new wrestling video games based mostly on this largest professional-wrestling promotion on the planet. The gameplay and graphics become more advanced each year and the followers seem to be very proud of it. However THQ has determined to shake up their plans about their newest wrestling sport. They want to let the fans have a completely new WWE gaming experience from this 12 months and the mystery might be unveiled on the Electronic Entertainment Expo this year. The publisher has deliberate two individual WWE based games this year, WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2011 and a model new game referred to as WWE All Stars. The first will launch later this fall and the later is predicted to be available from early 2011. The two games, as stated by the THQ officers, will likely be distinctly completely different from one another, each visually and gameplay smart. Let's have a look at the synopsis of those two games right here.

WWE SmackDown! vs. Uncooked 2011

THQ guaranteed that the visible effect of the most recent version of SVR 2011 will be completely different. Because of the new physics system; to any extent further each desk you crash by means of, each chair shot you are taking and each ladder you leap from; it is going to seem like extra true to life. How the wrestlers will use them is up to them. They may bash them on the opponent or use them for more complex architectural violence. For example, they may lean one ladder towards one other to use it as a launching ramp or stack a desk on top of another. So when the body crashes through it, it looks cool. Builders are planning to use this new physics to the cars as properly. Things seem to be a lot more exciting.

WWE All Stars

In case you search for an over-the-high recreation, WWE All Stars is what's going to swimsuit you most. This brand new wrestling promotion is being developed by THQ San Diego and veteran game designer Sal DiVita is the brain behind this undertaking. He's main the WWE All Stars Inventive Staff. The same crew has additionally labored for 2008's TNA Impression sport. The control of this game is different and reportedly far more fascinating than SVR. Because of this, the game play experience will probably be rather more vivid and attention-grabbing for the players. The combos are simply awesome. The game seems to be a compelling combination of previous and new talents of WWE superstars. So maintain your breath as much more might be revealed this about WWE All Stars in 2011. Till then, keep tuned!

WWE has lately released a few of their superstars and officers, but once more. The list includes some huge names like Maria and Gregory "Hurricane" Helms. Along with these two, the remaining who got pink slips are Paul Burchill, Charlie Haas and referee Scott Armstrong.

Maria who recently turned 28 was arguably one of the vital standard female faces of the corporate. She was the cover woman of Playboy and had additionally gained "Diva of the Year" Slammy Award in 2009 - an award where the winners are voted by the followers. The star has been axed after being with the corporate for six lengthy years and she tweeted lately that the information was fairly shocking to her. Significantly for the fans of Maria as she was one op the highest most divas in the enterprise as of late and it will really be robust for WWE to replenish her house.

Gregory Helms' exit was less surprising though for the fans. The wrestler was not too long ago arrested and charged with being "intoxicated in a public place" in Kentucky along with Chris Jericho. He was not a serious card wrestler anyway and was given a less important position in currently defunct ECW. He's anticipated to hitch TNA quickly and has already made a verbal agreement with the organization. TNA has plans to start out a new steady with Jeff hardy, Shannon Moore, Helms and Jesse Neal.

Many people especially males are fond of watching action-packed scenes resembling movies, extreme sports and dangerous stunts. But what do men remarkably appreciated are the actions throughout the ring. Even children favored it as properly. What we're referring to here is the WWE or World Wrestling Leisure. WWE is likely one of the highest types of amusement next to NBA. As a consequence of its success, numerous WWE collectibles happen to be created. These include video games, toys and lastly WWE Halloween costumes.

Halloween is a special occasion for both kids and adults. It's as a result of this is the time of the year whereby they'll costume like heroes they would like to be. For guys, macho look will be frequent this Halloween season. If that is the case, WWE costume is a thing that it is best to take into consideration. Show how powerful and robust you are in entrance of the crowd by carrying such a wonderful costume with a touch of WWE. It is as much as you to choose which character you'd prefer to characterize. However for individuals who are still confused until now, below are a number of suggestions that will assist you.

Mark William Calaway also referred to as the Undertaker is among the many famous skilled wrestlers. Who among of us will not recognize the demonic-confronted wrestler who normally wears black sleeveless gown with equivalent tribal pants? If you're one of his lovers, you'll be able to impersonate him and turn out to be the crowd's celebrity. Make a incredible entrance placing some dry ice with the lights off. However one factor that you shouldn't neglect would be the belt as though you stand as the World Champion. You can even put some henna tattoos to signify that Undertaker look. Perform your Tombstone pile-driver, smack your opponent and present your demonic face to the crowd this Halloween season.

Have you ever ever dreamt of becoming of one in all WWE hall of famers? If yes then, this is your likelihood to be certainly one of them and that's by wearing this awesome Hulk Hogan costume. What are you hanging around? Put your blue bandana in your head and turn into a macho man this Halloween season. Hulk Hogan costume is actually simple but it will actually create a huge impact to the attendees. Everybody knows Hulk Hogan and impersonating him will surely carry head turns on the market.

The costume also consists of some extras like wig, mustache and combat sneakers to definitely signify the determine you need to be. Different costumes accessible embody:

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Fights to Make: UFC Kansas City

Demetrious Johnson (beat Wilson Reis) vs. Cody Garbrandt: Well, that was great. Demetrious Johnson has obviously been one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world for a few years now, but few performances put all his skills on display as much as this one did - Johnson just outclassed Reis on the feet, sniping away with strikes and getting out of the way just as Reis tried to hit him, and then took things to the ground, pretty much running through a high-level black belt and submitting him with ease in the third round. So, Johnson’s pretty much cleaned out the division and really has nothing left to do besides break Anderson Silva’s record for title defenses, so why not do a big bout against current bantamweight champ Garbrandt, whether or not he loses his belt to T.J. Dillashaw in July. Garbrandt floated the idea himself, and he’s a dangerous and interesting challenge for Johnson, probably his biggest since his days at bantamweight against Dominick Cruz. And really, since UFC seems to have no interest in a third fight pitting Johnson against deserving top contender Joseph Benavidez - who’s stuck at the moment fighting Ben Nguyen in Australia, I don’t really know where else you go.

Rose Namajunas (beat Michelle Waterson) vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk/Jessica Andrade (May 13) winner: Well, that was pretty much the performance everyone was waiting for from Namajunas - admittedly, Waterson helped her out in the first round by going for that dumb head-and-arm throw that seems to result in every strawweight getting their back taken, but the second round saw Namajunas pretty much piece up Waterson on the feet before jumping onto the fight-winning choke. I’d like to see Namajunas flash this form a few more times before giving her a title shot, since both Jedrzejczyk and Andrade would probbaly be heavy favorites to destroy her, but she’s obviously the top contender at the moment, so that’s the fight to make.

Robert Whittaker (beat Jacare Souza) vs. Gegard Mousasi: Well, that was something. There was a contingent of fans that saw this as a trap fight for Jacare, but I don’t think even they expected one so one-sided, as Whittaker looked amazing here, shucking off Jacare when he went for takedowns (which was my biggest question) and then just piecing up the human alligator on the feet before scoring the stoppage. I know I called for a Mousasi/Weidman rematch last week, but with the footage of Weidman being so out of it during the stoppage, I’m comfortable just calling that a Mousasi win. Plus that makes the next fight for everyone involved obvious - both fights saw guys take their place as top contenders at the expense of their opponents, so it’s only natural to do Whittaker against Mousasi and...

Jacare Souza (lost to Robert Whittaker) vs. Chris Weidman: ...Jacare versus Weidman, as both guys could use a rehab win over the other. Plus, amazingly, it’s a fight that hasn’t been done before, so even better.

Michelle Waterson (lost to Rose Namajunas) vs. Felice Herrig/Justine Kish (Jun. 25) winner: Well, that loss to Namajunas pretty much exposed all the problems with Waterson’s game, namely her risk-taking when she decides to grapple and her being undersized for the division. She gave up bad position on the ground, got handled on the feet...just not great all around. Frankly, I kind of expected something similar in her fight with Paige VanZant, but she at least got past that, and she’s marketable enough that she should probably be kept fairly strong matchup-wise. Hell, even though I don’t think she’s ever going to really be a top contender talent-wise, I could even see her working her way to a title shot in one of those scenarios where she’s just the best fighter riding a winning streak. Anyway, either Felice Herrig or Justine Kish would make for a fun, winnable fight (and Herrig has one of those personalities that could make it a decently big deal fight on Fox with a win) for Waterson, so let’s try that to keep Mrs. Hottie relevant.

Renato Moicano (beat Jeremy Stephens) vs. Dennis Bermudez: It wasn’t always pretty, but Moicano got a big win over Stephens here - the Brazilian prospect’s career looked to be stalling a bit thanks to injuries, but a win over a top-five contender and a tough veteran suddenly makes him some new blood in the featherweight picture. I wouldn’t rush him towards a title shot just yet, but another top-ten fighter in Dennis Bermudez would make for an interesting matchup, as Bermudez can probably mix in some more wrestling than Stephens did, and provide a little bit of a different look to make sure Moicano is ready for the big time.

Jeremy Stephens (lost to Renato Moicano) vs. Gilbert Melendez: It wasn’t a one-sided loss, but Stephens was definitely fighting from behind the whole fight against Moicano, who looked excellent here. Apparently the slot for Moicano was originally slated to be Gilbert Melendez, and might as well do that fight here anyway - it just sort of adds to the interest of a bout between the two now that Stephens also desperately needs a win to get his career back on track.

Aljamain Sterling (beat Augusto Mendes) vs. Thomas Almeida: This was a big win for Sterling in the rare fight where both guys looked great - Sterling, who desperately needed a win here to stay a contender after dropping two close fights, finally showed a much-improved striking game, but it almost wasn’t enough against Mendes, who also had a career-best performance. But with the win, Sterling’s back on the fringes of contendership, and can pretty much be matched up with anyone else in what’s a suddenly deep bantamweight picture. Let’s go with Almeida - it’s a bit of a weird matchup in that both guys should probably be cultivated towards a title shot separately, but it’d be a fun fight and both guys are in about the same place, so why not?

Alexander Volkov (beat Roy Nelson) vs. Stefan Struve: It wasn’t a particularly inspiring win, and I still don’t really think Volkov has much of a ceiling, but he’s still fairly young, and he’s 2-0 in the UFC, so the former Bellator champ probably counts as interesting young blood in the heavyweight division. Let’s go the obvious weird route and put 6-7 Volkov against 7-footer Struve just for the freak show aspect, because come on, that’s what we all want, right?

Rashid Magomedov (beat Bobby Green) vs. Evan Dunham: Well, Rashid Magomedov got back to his winning ways in about the most Rashid Magomedov way possible - putting on a good technical performance, but not really leaving much of an imprint on the fight, and almost giving away a decision through sheer lack of inactivity. But a win’s a win, and Magomedov remains a fringe top-fifteen guy, so I guess you might as well keep giving him pretty solid opposition to move him up the ladder - let’s go with Dunham, who seems to be the well-rounded gatekeeper for everyone to get into that top fifteen.

Bobby Green (lost to Rashid Magomedov) vs. Anthony Pettis: Props to Green - his bullshit-heavy style is getting less and less effective in terms of damage, but he almost stole two scorecards here. We’re hitting the point of diminishing returns, so Green is as good a choice as any for a bounce-back fight for Anthony Pettis to return to lightweight - the former champ needs to string together some fun wins, and Green checks both boxes.

Wilson Reis (lost to Demetrious Johnson) vs. Ian McCall: Well, Reis got outclassed by the flyweight kingpin, so it’s back to the giant morass at 125 with him - flyweight’s a deep division, since everyone’s pretty good, but UFC also doesn’t have a particularly huge roster, so it’s a bit troublesome to keep making fresh matchups for all these solid vets. If Ian McCall is ever going to fight again (since his fights continually fall through), Reis makes for as fun a next fight as any to try and keep sorting out the division.

Tim Elliott (beat Louis Smolka) vs. Magomed Bibulatov: Elliott’s return to Missouri went quite well - his fight with Smolka was quite awesome, a non-stop blur of action, and he scored a one-sided decision win when all was said and done. Russia’s Bibulatov is probably the next big challenger for Demetrious Johnson on the horizon - assuming UFC doesn’t suddenly get concerned with Bibulatov’s ties to Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyron - so Elliott’s a fine next step up to get Bibulatov working towards a title shot.

Roy Nelson (lost to Alexander Volkov) vs. Todd Duffee: Nelson’s still 2-2 in his last four, somehow, but he looks absolutely done - he has none of his surprising athleticism left, he can’t really get his knockout overhand going, and even his grappling game has gotten pretty ineffective, as Nelson is forced to pretty much do nothing if he wants to continue having control on the ground. I wouldn’t be surprised if UFC cut Nelson, but if he gets another fight, looking at the roster...I guess go with Duffee? It’ll be a weird throwdown.

Tom Duquesnoy (beat Patrick Williams) vs. Michinori Tanaka: Well, Duquesnoy mostly cashed in on his hype as the best prospect in the world - he did have some trouble early with Williams’s pressure, but Duquesnoy was never really in danger, just unable to get his game going. And then once Williams tired by late in the first round, it was off to the races, with Duquesnoy eventually finishing the fight with some of his brutal standing elbows. I wouldn’t rush Duquesnoy up the ladder just yet, as I’m still curious to see how he handles better and better grapplers - to that end, let’s go with Japanese grappler Tanaka for his next test.

Augusto Mendes (lost to Aljamain Sterling) vs. Johnny Eduardo/Matthew Lopez (Jun. 3) winner: Well, despite the loss, Mendes looked awesome here, as he gave a much-improved Sterling a tough fight, showing off his awesome BJJ game and some solid striking that continues to impress. At 34 years old, I’m fine continuing to throw Mendes into the fire rather than waiting for him to develop, since he’s more or less passed every test - either veteran striker Eduardo or submission whiz Lopez would make for a fun fight that would keep Mendes relevant, so I like that as a next move to keep Mendes’s career momentum going.

Zak Cummings (beat Nathan Coy) vs. Emil Meek/Nordine Taleb (May 28) winner: Cummings pretty much ran through Coy, as expected, and the Kansas City native remains one of the more underrated fighters on the roster - he’ll almost surely never be a contender, but he’s above these sort of tune-up fights and is a solid mid-tier action fighter/gatekeeper. To that end, Meek and Taleb square off in Stockholm, and either winner would make for a fun fight - Cummings/Taleb would be a solid prelim fight, while Cummings against Meek would be a great test for Meek to see if he can keep moving up the ladder.

Anthony Smith (beat Andrew Sanchez) vs. Thiago Santos: Well, that was unexpected in multiple ways - both that Smith beat highly touted prospect Santos, and that Smith seems to be showing some surprising comeback ability. He’s always had a rep as a guy who wilts, but both here and against Elvis Mutapcic, the Nebraskan has shown the sudden ability to fight back from danger and get an unexpected win. Amazingly, this may be the start of a little bit of a charge up the middleweight ranks - let’s go with Smith against Santos for some explosive violence that could get the winner into the top fifteen.

Ketlen Vieira (beat Ashlee Evans-Smith) vs. Alexis Davis/Cindy Dandois (Apr. 22) winner: Vieira looked much better here than she did in her UFC debut - Evans-Smith is a good fighter, and Vieira pretty much kept her at range standing and did a solid job of mostly neutralizing things when things got to wrestling. Vieira suddenly looks like a talent to watch, so I’d keep moving her up the ladder - veteran grapplers Davis and Dandois would each make for a solid step up in competition.

Louis Smolka (lost to Tim Elliott) vs. Hector Sandoval/Matt Schnell (Apr. 22) winner: Smolka’s loss to Elliott somewhat ironically leaves the Hawaiian in the same position Elliott was in right before the end of his first UFC tenure - Smolka’s a top-ten or top-fifteen talent, but the UFC flyweight division pretty much has no easy wins, so Smolka suddenly finds himself with three straight losses, even if none of them are particularly bad ones. Smolka deserves another shot in the UFC, and either Sandoval or Schnell would make for a fine attempt at a bounce-back fight, as they’re both fun fighters, but at a low enough level that Smolka should hopefully be able to get a win.

Ashlee Evans-Smith (lost to Ketlen Vieira) vs. Lauren Murphy: Evans-Smith’s loss to Vieira was more about Vieira looking good than Evans-Smith looking bad, even if it did seemingly put a ceiling on the Californian as a tough mid-tier grinder rather than a contender, at least at the moment. Murphy’s sort of in the same spot, hanging around the middle of the division while being a tough out, so what the hell, that’s a fun fight to make, even if I’d be sad to see either go on a losing streak.

Devin Clark (beat Jake Collier) vs. Ed Herman: Clark just keeps getting experience, basically - he’s still pretty young, he’s a talented athlete, and he’s still raw enough that I have a ton of concern moving him too much up the ladder. He’d make for a good fight against Herman, since it’d be a classic young athlete versus crafty vet matchup to see exactly where Clark is currently at.

Andrew Sanchez (lost to Anthony Smith) vs. Vitor Miranda/Marvin Vettori (Jun. 25) winner: I’m still high on Sanchez as a prospect, since he took the balance of this fight, but leaving himself open for a late finish showed that cardio might wind up being his fatal flaw. He’s still someone I’d continue to keep an eye on, though, so I like the idea of putting him against Miranda or Vettori next to keep his career from stalling too much - either guy would be a tough out where a win would basically nullify the disappointment of this loss.

Patrick Williams (lost to Tom Duquesnoy) vs. Martin Bravo: Williams gave uber-prospect Duquesnoy some early troubles, but gassed as badly as you’ll ever see a lighter-weight fighter do, at one point even stopping to put his hands on his knees and just breathe. Williams is apparently going to combat this issue by moving up to 145, so he’s make for a fun gatekeeper opponent for TUF: Latin America 3 winner Martin Bravo, who’s fallen off the map since winning the season in November.

Jake Collier (lost to Devin Clark) vs. Gadzhimurad Antigulov/Joachim Christensen (May 28) loser: Collier made for a fun gatekeeper against Clark - he’s pretty much all-offense, no-defense, and while he can probably improve a bit himself, he does mostly seem like roster fodder best used in an action fight. Both Antigulov and Christensen are fairly fun guys, so whoever loses that would make for a solid enough use of Collier going forward.

Nathan Coy (lost to Zak Cummings) vs. Sheldon Westcott: It’s been nice that Coy got his UFC shot years after anyone expected it, but dude, stop getting choked unconscious - Coy is 1-2 with the promotion, and both losses have seen him go to sleep rather than tap. Still, Coy’s a tough veteran grinder, and even though Westcott is coming off a win, I like the idea of the matchup - Westcott is basically a giant submission artist who either gets the first-round sub or tires badly, and Coy is exactly the kind of veteran grinder who can make that difficult.

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I didn’t abandon you or my Soul Food Tour of Japan.  One of the greatest paradoxes of life is that death is part of life. Tomorrow is promised to none of us. My dad, Robert Flowers, passed away two weeks ago, but he left his family behind with more than funeral arrangements. He left us with memories, behaviors, and futures that we are still uncovering, and I invite you to unearth a couple of those with me 

I’m back! I went to wish my father a final farewell. I don’t think these goodbyes are ever easy. It was made no easier by a 12 hour flight to the East Coast in the midst of all the stresses of travel (I’m still struggling to stay awake in light of the 14 hour time difference). I looked forward to returning to my family though, and the meals we’d share.  One of the most fascinating things of travel today is that no matter how well I pack and prep for the flight, I find some sort of distraction, usually in the screen affixed to the headrest in front of me.

On the flight

Eddie Murphy as Mr. Church

I did do a bit of reading and writing, but I mostly listened to music and watched some movies. The most memorable was Mr. Church, starring Eddie Murphy as a personal chef. Considering current circumstances, it  struck a chord. Mr. Church brought my dad back to life in his liveliness of spirit- is love of jazz, his joy of cooking and fearlessness (not to be confused with talent) on the dance floor as well as his less than pretty battles against temptation. The narrative tells the story of a cook who has been paid to work for a mother and child over the course of the doctors’ predicted six months the mother has left to live. He works with such joy, fueled by the jazz trickling from his radio. He relies on the recipe books stored on the shelves of his mind, between the memory and imagination sections; his only measuring tools are his hands and eyes. He becomes more than a cook. He becomes family. I take joy in the infectious passing of his legacy, the inspiration that he serves to Charlie, his young friend, to take up his rhythmic passion cooking, ensuring that his contribution isn’t in vain and that Mr. Church lives on.

Dad

As much as I can admire Mr. Church, and as much as he reminds me of my father, he was not my Dad. Dad wasn’t perfect (none of us are) but he was my dad. While I didn’t love his faults and struggles, I loved the man in spite of them.Dad was a person with a heart bigger than his ability to achieve that which it beat for. He was known mostly as “Rob the Barber”. It’s because of him that until recently, I could count on my hands the number of haircuts I’ve paid for. He was a hard working man, a man devoted to his customers with service that expressed his care and commitment to his craft. He lived to make others happy, strong enough to stretch a smile across anyone’s face. While he didn’t always know just what to say, he always had something to say.

I imagine the biggest smile I ever owed him arrived with  a short-stack. I like to remember him for his ability to foster community around the table. One such occasion was the “Brooklyn Blackout” of 2003. Our kitchen was the only one on the Brooklyn block cranking out breakfast, and if you could smell the butter melting from 91st St., you were invited. The iconic menu was pan-sized pancakes- thick and fluffy, with its crispy, buttery brown edges that offer a lovely sweet and salty interplay with the syrup.  At times, he would mix bananas into the batter (Not all my siblings were fans). Once there was room on the rim of the plate, you might consider scrambled eggs and brown’n’serve sausages. A messy pot of hot chocolate, Ovaltine, or milk tea sat on the stove- a pot as big as he could find with crispy teabag tags overhanging its sides and cans of sweetened condensed milk on its insides. On the counter beside it was the crusting mug he was using to serve it. It was Dad who brewed my first cup of coffee, right out of the measuring cup, with more milk and sugar than coffee.

Fry jacks, just need a couple of minutes on the other side.

Sometimes, when he really felt like it, he’d make fry jacks, the Belizean expression of fry bread, bakes, fried dimpling, or Johnny cakes- served with sliced cheese and or butter. On less elaborate mornings, it was a pack of Pilsbury Grands biscuits; Apply pressure at the seam and… P O P ! Mom liked’em with butter and syrup. His other go-to dishes were his turkey burgers, mixed in a blender heavy with mayo , cheese, iceberg lettuce and his  barbecue chicken- fall off the bone, sometimes fall apart- eww– slow cooked with carrots, potatoes, onions.

(Then you had his late night snacks. You had his bed, feet up. to his right- his dresser…his cake, his apple pie, his shake and in front of him, the movie. He always fell asleep before the movie was finished and sometimes before the pie was gone. That was our chance to eat’em.)

These meals weren’t perfect but they carried the aroma, and emotion of Dad. These were his Sunday meals, holiday meals, or just “Dad’s home” meals. It’s been a while since he’s prepared any such meal, and it will be a while. I’ve known joy, and I’ve known sorrow. But until now, I didn’t know you could feel them at the same time.  At dad’s funeral, it brought me joy to see the numbers impacted by my father’s life, many knowing him to be the same person:  caring, kind, and loving; a barber, a family man, and a lover of movies and jazz, of pancakes, iced cakes, fried pies, ice creams and milkshakes- qualities for which he will always be missed.

In his loving memory,

and in the presence of many of his family, I determined to prepare a tribute breakfast. My attempt wasn’t exactly to replicate his breakfast but to joyfully remember and maybe relive times spent with him. I awoke the morning following his memorial service still in disbelief. What I was convinced of was hunger. I joined my niece at the table for a quick bowl of Cheerios before tackling breakfast. Down to the last of the o’s, I hopped to my feet and gathered my ingredients, bowls, and pans and queued up Kool and the Gang’s “Summer Madness”.

Flour 6 C

Baking powder 2 1/2 T

Salt 1 T

Sugar 3/4 C 

Eggs 6(Separated)

Milk 4 1/2 C

Vanilla 1 T

Butter 1 C (Melted)

Flour was sifted and combined with the other dry ingredients. Egg whites beaten in a mixer till white and fluffy (soft peaks; if you beat them too long, you’ll have trouble incorporating it into the batter. But the air whites help create airy, fluffy cakes). And the yolks were beaten and mixed with the other wet ingredients. I grabbed my pans and introduced them to the flames. I mixed the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, folding in the whites last. I threw a nub of butter in each of the pans. Sizzle! Then ladled on the batter. Through the batches, I wrestled with the flame trying to find the right temperature.

Never before, at least not in my latter days, had I been concerned with living up to Dad’s standard. I tried not to, but I longed to see something of him this day. We used to call dibs on his pancakes, because they would go straight from his pans to his pans to our plates leaving the others of us as onlookers awaiting the next batch. I had the oven on low, though, and was piling them in so we could sit to eat together.  Just one more thing: bananas foster in memory of his banana pancakes (we’ll work on that one together some other time.)

The spread was set now. There were pancakes, bananas foster, scrambled eggs, sausage links, fry jacks (thanks to my aunt, Donaldine, also a chef), and a selection of hot drinks.

I  looked over my multi-toned pancakes and Aunt D’s beautifully golden jacks-  light, crisp, soft inside (I venture to say better than Dad’s). I listened to the playful jeers at my two-toned sausages. I reminded those at the table, “Dad was a lot of things, and perfect wasn’t one of them. Shut up and eat! Enjoy what ya can!”

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American Patriots Take Tag Team Title- Extreme Political TV

Scott Stevens hoists the Millennial Man in the Air in Michigan City, Indiana

Johnny Suave (voiceover): At PCW’s Extreme Election Night 2016, there was a distinct choice- the status quo versus the loose cannon…the establishment versus the outsider. In years gone by, the two dominant PCW factions- the American Patriots and the Progressive Alliance- ruled the roost and controlled PCW’s top title belts. At PCW Extreme Election Night 2016, November eighth…2016…everything we thought was true about Political Championship Wrestling was turned completely upside down.

(REPLAY: PCW Extreme Election Night 2016- Donald Trump (American Patriots) vs. Hillary Clinton (Progressive Alliance)[…Referee Corrina Romanov maneuvers around, watching for any sign of a tap out. Mook, Kaine, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and Wasserman-Shultz, blocked from the ring by the Les Miserables watch helplessly. Hillary falls back again and her strength wanes.

Johnny Suave: Trump is THIS close to winning!

Colleen Crowder: Son of a bitch. Ninety percent chance for Trump to win.

Colleen shouts up at Gore.

Colleen Crowder: HURRY UP!

Gore makes it downstairs. He stops and pulls out another cup of mocha.

Colleen Crowder: SON OF A BITCH! AL, WOULD YOU GET TO THE RING ALREADY?

Johnny Suave: HILLARY’S RUNNING OUT OF TIME!

Again, Gore chugs down the mocha, crushes the container against his forehead…

Colleen Crowder (lamenting): He’s not going to get to the ring in time, is he?

Johnny Suave: Nope.

…and spits the mocha towards the ring just as Hillary slaps her hand on the mat.

Johnny Suave: SHE TAPPED OUT! THAT’S IT!

Colleen Crowder: NOOOOOOOO!

Romanov calls for the bell.

Johnny Suave: TRUMP WINS! TRUMP WINS!

Colleen Crowder: Oh…my…God.

Johnny Suave: The next CEO of PCW is Donald J. Trump!

The camera cuts to outside the ring. Now that Trump’s won and it’s ‘safe,’ Paul Ryan is slowly edging his way back towards the action.]

Johnny Suave (v/o): First, Donald Trump stunned everyone inside Hack’s Rusty Nail Saloon by defeating the establishment’s handpicked candidate- Hillary Clinton to become the new PCW CEO. Trump’s sparked an extreme negative reaction from the Progressive Alliance…

(REPLAY: PCW Extreme Election Night 2016: Aftermath of Trump vs. Clinton Match)[Kimber Marshall brings the microphone to her mouth and she announces the winner of the match.

Kimber Marshall: Your winner at twenty four minutes, forty-three seconds…and the NEW CEO of POLITICAL CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING!

In his corner, Trump raises his arms in the air. Kellyanne Conway and Mike Pence shake hands and exchange celebratory hugs.

Kimber Marshall: DONALD J. TRUMP-

No sooner than Marshall finished saying Trump, a woman in purple dress jumps into the ring and knocks down the PCW ring announcer. She grabs the microphone from Marshall. Her face beet red, clearly infuriated at the result, she points down at Kimber on the deck.

Woman in Ring: YOU SOLD OUT POLITICAL CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING!

Kimber just gives her a ‘WTF’ glance. The woman then turns to the American Patriots at ringside and delivers more of her venom.

Woman in Ring: YOU DON’T DESERVE TO BE IN POLITICAL CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING!

She points at Trump.

Woman in Ring: THIS IS MY PCW!

She points at herself and screeches.

Woman in Ring: DO YOU HEAR ME? THIS IS MY PCW!

Then she throws herself on the mat and begins to kick her feet and flail her arms wildly.

Johnny Suave: Great. Is she going to hold her breath next?

Then she holds her breath as she kicks and flails away. Her face quickly turns red.]

Johnny Suave (v/o): Trump’s win also set off a wild ringside melee between the Progressive Alliance and the Les Miserables. The Progressive Alliance blamed Trump’s win on the Les Miserables throwing their support and assistance to Trump and the blowback eventually caused the owner of PCW, Dawn McGill, to come out- and she was NOT happy.

(REPLAY: PCW Extreme Election Night 2016: Dawn McGill Discusses Trump’s Win)[Dawn McGill, looking none too pleased at how the night has evolved, walks out to the middle of the stage with microphone in hand and a sheet of paper in the other. Trailing behind her are the PCW Executive Committee: American Patriots’ leaders Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan and the Progressive Alliance’s Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.

Dawn McGill: …I get it that the battle between Mr. Trump and Ms. Clinton was incredibly divisive and that’s probably a hell of an understatement. However…now that the match is over and Trump won, there are some people who are…how shall I say…dissatisfied…with the result. Over the past few minutes, I have been I have been inundated with death threats, death wishes, generally angry messages trying to get me to change the result of the match to Hillary Clinton…

She looks out at the crowd.

Dawn McGill: I just have one thing to say to these…people…grow the *BLEEP* up. That’s right. I said it. Grow the *BLEEP* up. Seriously. Just grow the *BLEEP* up.]

Johnny Suave (v/o): McGill would then throw a curveball at the already bewildered establishment as neither the Progressive Alliance nor the American Patriots were expecting.

(REPLAY: PCW Extreme Election Night 2016: Dawn McGill Drops a Surprise)[Dawn McGill: However, in the spirit of what’s happened here tonight, I think it is only right to make a slight modification to the match.

The Executive Committee seems surprised at this.

Dawn McGill: I am going to add to the match a former PCW Champion and former PCW Television Champion to represent the independents and the Average Joes who played a huge part of what’s gone down here tonight- ‘THE PRAIRIE POPULIST’ WILLIAM DANIELS BRYAN!]

Johnny Suave (v/o): McGill added William Daniels Bryan to the match between American Patriot Kirk Walstreit- the Wall Street Market Analysis with the Man Crush on ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit and ‘The One Man Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism of the Progressive Alliance and set the tone for the second huge surprise of the night.

(REPLAY: PCW Extreme Election Night 2016: PCW Title Match)[At a full run, Chism leaps up onto the ring apron…

“9.”

…and throws himself over the top rope- just beating the count. Chism rolls and then stands up. *SMACK*

Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP! CRANE KICK! CRANE KICK! CRANE KICK!

As Chism sorted himself, Bryan maneuvered into position. He spread his arms wide like Ralph Macchio in The Karate Kid…raised his left leg in the air…and the second Chism turned to face him, pushed off his right foot propelling himself up and then snapping his right foot off Chism’s jaw sending the One Man Hollywood A-List right to the mat.

Colleen Crowder: Oh…that was good.

Bryan rolls Chism over…hooks the leg. Keels slides in with the count…1…2…3.

Johnny Suave: HE’S DONE IT!

The biggest pop of the night erupts as Les Miserables flood the ring. Ring announcer Kimber Marshall doesn’t even bother to try to climb in. She does the announcement from ringside.

Kimber Marshall: YOUR WINNER AT TEN MINUTES AND FIFTY SECONDS…AND NEW…P-C-W CHAMPION…’THE PRAIRIE POPULIST’ WILLIAM…DANIELS…BRYAN!]

Next- scenes of shock and despair from the Progressive Alliance. Close up on one PA supporter who mouths ‘holy shit.’

That’s followed up by shots of some of the American Patriots who aren’t quite sure about everything that went down at Extreme Election Night. One fan of the AP extends his hands out to his sides and wonders ‘what have we done?’

 PCW EXTREME POLITICAL TV Michigan City, IN Sunday January 15th, 2017 Hosts: Johnny Suave and Colleen Crowder

Cut to Johnny Suave and Colleen sitting behind the PCW commentary table as the show begins. The crowd chants ‘PCW! PCW! PCW!’ in the background.

Johnny Suave: Welcome to the morning after. Johnny Suave here along with low level reporter at the New York Times trying to make a name for herself- Colleen Crowder…

Colleen Crowder: I swear to God you’re mansplaining to me.

Johnny Suave: …and welcome to PCW Extreme Political TV. PCW is in Michigan City, Indiana where we have a big three match program for you tonight. Last week at PCW’s house show up in Battle Creek, Michigan, PCW Owner Dawn McGill had to step in to the middle of a twitter disagreement between current PCW CEO Barack Obama and the incoming PCW CEO Donald Trump over tonight’s card.

(REPLAY: Last Week’s PCW Battle Creek House Show)[The Sports Entertainment Consortium’s Phil Finebaum is in the ring angling for a title match for his charge- A.J. Alabama.

Phil Finebaum: And in that same sense, our new PCW Champion William Daniels Bryan has the same problem. In a match that did not feature A.J. Alabama or anyone else from the SEC, Bryan lucked out with a lot of help and ended up winning the belt. Now, let me say this- having a PCW title match without one of the SEC is like having a college football final four without a team from the SEC conference.

“BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”

Phil Finebaum: But there is a way for Mr. Bryan to gain credibility and that’s a match against A.J. Alabama right here tonight in Battle Creek.]

Johnny Suave (v/o): Well, we would find out quickly what the current PCW CEO Barack Obama would say about all this.

Colleen Crowder (v/o): At least he’s doing something instead of spending every waking moment on Twitter.

Johnny Suave (v/o): It’s fair to say that after the initial warm fuzzies given by outgoing PCW CEO Obama to the incoming CEO Donald Trump- after Trump won at Extreme Election Night 2016- that things have taken a wrong turn.

[Obama climbs into the ring with the official microphone of the PCW CEO and begins to speak.

PCW CEO Obama: Okay. Sorry to interrupt but I have a couple of announcements to make. First, I have just issued an executive order to terminate the employment of referee Corrina Romanov.]

Johnny Suave (v/o): WHAT?

Colleen Crowder (v/o): As they should have Johnny. It’s a question of fairness and we can’t have bias skew the results of a PCW match.

[PCW CEO Obama: It’s clear that, through Romanov, Vladimir Putin and the Russians unduly influenced the CEO match between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. In taking this action, I have sent a stern message to Russia that we will not stand for this type of interference. The PCW Executive Committee has unanimously supported this action.]

The next sound that’s heard is that of Suave spitting out water that he’s just swallowed. In between coughs, he manages to respond.

Johnny Suave (v/o): You’re kidding, right?

[The video screen comes to life and a tweet appears from Donald Trump. It reads: “One of my first acts once I take power on January 20th will be to rehire Russian referee Corrina Romanov.”]

Johnny Suave (v/o): Then incoming PCW CEO Donald Trump has just tweeted that he will rehire Ms. Romanov once he takes power.

Colleen Crowder (v/o): He can’t do that!

Johnny Suave (v/o): Um…I’m sure he can-

[PCW CEO Obama: *clears throat*…as I was saying, as of today-]

Johnny Suave (v/o): For the next two weeks.

Colleen Crowder (v/o): That’s not funny.

[PCW CEO Obama: …after giving the matter due thought and consideration, I have decided- in consultation with the PCW Executive Committee- that the match will feature: James the Jeep Worker and the Ultimate Social Justice Warrior, representing the Progressive Alliance versus Starz N. Stripes and Kirk Walstreit of the American Patriots.

Phil Finebaum immediately steps forward with his arms spread wide- clearly questioning why the SEC are being left out.]

Johnny Suave (v/o): As much as I hate to admit it, Phil Finebaum has a point. And what about the Les Miserables?

Colleen Crowder (v/o): Again Johnny, I’m not going to question CEO Obama’s judgment here.

[The video screen fires up once again. Another tweet appears from Donald Trump. “Only two teams again. Not fair to leave out the Les Miserables or even the SEC from the tag team title match.”]

Johnny Suave (v/o): Apparently, the new PCW CEO feels the same way.

[PCW CEO Obama: Okay. The final announcement I need to make tonight is about the main event later on in the show. Tonight, new PCW Champion William Daniels Bryan will face the number one contender for the PCW title ‘One Man Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism…I have also signed another executive order banning the Les Miserables from ringside during the match. We will see how Bryan fares when he has to take on Stone Chism in a one on one-]

Johnny Suave (v/o): PCW Owner Dawn McGill came out to break the gridlock.

[Dawn McGill: I’d rather go back and watch Mariah Carey’s New Year’s Eve lip-synching trainwreck on an endless loop instead of having to suffer through you guys talking and talking and talking the past few minutes again.

“OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!”

Dawn McGill: All right! I think we’re all had enough of the gridlock and we’ve wasted enough time here already. So here’s what we’re going to do. Next week on PCW Extreme Political TV, ‘The Wall Street Market Analyst with the Man Crush on ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit’ Kirk Walstreit from the American Patriots will face the ‘One Man Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism from the Progressive Alliance will meet with the winner becoming the number one contender for the PCW Title.

McGill pauses for the crowd’s applause.

Dawn McGill: Also next week on PCW Extreme Political TV, a tag team champion will be crowned. James the Jeep Worker and the Ultimate Social Justice Warrior of the Progressive Alliance…the American Patriots Starz N. Stripes and Magnum P.O.’d…Charlie Blackwell and ‘Red Solo Plastic Cup’ Ray McAvay from the Les Miserables…A.J. Alabama and Stevie ‘War’ Eagles from the Sports Entertainment Consortium…and PCW Originals the Goatbusters will battle it out.]

Johnny Suave (v/o): So tonight, it’ll be the ‘One Man Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism of the Progressive Alliance versus Kirk Walstreit from the American Patriots in a PCW Title Number One Contender’s match. And in tonight’s main event, five teams will vie for the PCW Tag Team Title. James the Jeep Worker and the Ultimate Social Justice Warrior of the Progressive Alliance…Starz N. Stripes and Kirk Walstreit from the American Patriots…Charlie Blackwell and ‘Red Solo Plastic Cup’ Ray McAvay of the Les Miserables…A.J. Alabama and Stevie ‘War’ Eagles of the S-E-C…and The Goatbusters- Ray Scantz and Peter Jenkman.

The camera cuts to Johnny Suave and Colleen Crowder at the broadcast table.

Johnny Suave: We will also hear from the ‘One Man Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism about the incident last week at the Golden Globes involving the Les Miserables, but first…

E.J. Flack

Johnny Suave: …here comes PCW’s new signing, E.J. Flack.

E.J. points to the insignia on his jacket.

Johnny Suave: E.J. debuted this past weekend at PCW’s Battle Creek, Michigan house show.

(REPLAY: Flack’s Debut in Battle Creek) [Flack is in the ring. McGill is standing back along the ropes and watching.

E.J. Flack: …forget about ‘rowing the boat,’ sometimes in life, you have to face the big monster thingy. Sometimes in life, you have to take on something that’s bigger than you even if its huge tusks can shred you to bits in seconds…even if its jagged teeth can tear through you like a hot knife through warm butter. Sometimes when you’re climbing life’s mountain and come up against insurmountable odds, you have to…

Flack pauses for dramatic effect.

E.J. Flack: …‘Narfle the Garthok!’]

Colleen Crowder: I’m confused. What’s a garthok? What’s narfle-ing? That’s sounds sexist in some way.

Johnny Suave: E.J. is in the ring and we’re about to find out who he will be managing here in PCW.

E.J. gazes out into the crowd.

E.J. Flack: Ladies and gentlemen. My name is E.J. Flack and I am not here to change traditions. I am not here to pursue an agenda. I am here in PCW because it is a challenge.   And I eat challenges for breakfast. That’s why I’m here. And that’s why I will be managing the young man who’s about to come to the ring.

Ring Announcer Kimber Marshall steps into the ring.

Kimber Marshall: Introducing first. Weighing in at 200 pounds. From Beachwood, Ohio. He is…THE MILLENNIAL MAN!

Out walks the young man known as the Millennial Man.

Johnny Suave: Well? The Millennial Man has had quite the inauspicious start here in PCW. First, he was destroyed by not one, not two, but three men back in November at PCW Extreme Election Night 2016. Then last weekend in Battle Creek, he lasted a whopping seventeen seconds against the phenomenon known as Jill Berg.

(REPLAY: Jill Berg vs. Millennial Man at Battle Creek, MI)[Referee Davey Keels calls for the bell.

Millennial Man charges towards the diminutive five foot four Jill Berg. He reaches out for her. She spins around and clocks him in the mouth with a spinning heel kick that sends him toppling sideways to the mat. He’s unconscious before he even hits the ground.

Jill shakes her head sadly and takes her time going over and making the pin. She doesn’t even bother to hook the leg. Berg sticks her foot on Millennial Man’s stomach and Keels makes the count.

One…Two…Three. ]

Millennial Man reaches the ring and shakes hands with E.J. Flack.

E.J. Flack: Now, Millennial Man. Tonight is a start of a new journey for you. Tonight, you will learn to…Narfle the Garthok!

Millennial Man looks confused.

Colleen Crowder: See? I’m not the only one.

E.J. Flack: You are going to learn how to eat difficult situations. You are going to learn not to back down from a task that seems to be impossible. You are going to find a way to out-care, out-give, and out-how everyone else here in PCW. What are you going to do?

Quick close up on Millennial Man. He still has the slightly glazed expression etched on his face.

Millennial Man (unsure): Umm…row the boa-

E.J. Flack: Noooo. An oar is nothing more than a mere snack for a Garthok. A Garthok uses an oar as frickin’ toothpick. And a boat becomes dilapidated in time.

Johnny Suave: And Western Michigan owns the trademark for ‘Row the Boat.’

E.J. Flack: When you’re climbing life’s mountain and come up against insurmountable odds, you don’t row something, you…

Flack raises his arm and the PCW fans respond.

NARFLE THE GARTHOK!

E.J. Flack: That’s right. Millennial Man, last week you lost to Jill Berg in seventeen seconds in Battle Creek. In my system, you start with modest goals and take baby steps forward. Tonight, your goal is this- to last more than seventeen seconds in the ring. Seventeen seconds. That’s all you have to (pause) Narfle the Garthok!

NARFLE THE GARTHOK!

Millennial Man: Seventeen seconds?

E.J. Flack: Seventeen seconds.

Millennial Man still doesn’t seem completely convinced. But…

Millennial Man: Okay.

…he goes along with the concept.

E.J. Flack: And?

Millennial Man: Narfle the Garthok?

NARFLE THE GARTHOK!

Johnny Suave: That’s a pretty good pep talk. The Millennial Man seemed to absorb what Flack was saying to him. Now, the question is can Millennial Man be inspired enough by it to pull off his first win in PCW…or at the least, last longer than seventeen seconds?

Kimber Marshall: And his opponent…

The lights in the arena go pitch black, as red lasers and spotlights light up the area. The video screen lights up and flashes across the screen a Texas flag, with the words, “Texas Born. Texas Bred.” “Texas Forever.“ branded into the flag. The crowd reaction is mixed, but there are more cheers than boos, as the opening guitar riffs and “Hellraiser” by Motorhead begins to play throughout the PA system.

Johnny Suave: Oooh. I wouldn’t bet the ranch on it.

Colleen Crowder: Why? Who is it?

Kimber Marshall: Introducing at this time, coming to the ring from the great state of Texas, by way of Houston!

The cheers intensify as the chorus hits the speakers, drawing out the man from Texas- Scott Stevens.

Huge pop for the Scorpion.

The Millennial Man didn’t look all that concerned at first. But then the six foot six, two hundred and fifty-six pound Stevens steps out on stage.

Kimber Marshall: This… is… SCOTT SSTTEEVVEENNSS!!!

The millennial’s jaw drops. He turns to Flack and points at Stevens on the ramp.

Johnny Suave: AND SCOTT STEVENS IS HERE IN PCW!

Colleen Crowder: He’s like a real wrestler, right?

Johnny Suave: You could say that.

Colleen Crowder (becomes indignant): Johnny, this is simply not fair! PCW is blatantly being unfair to the Millennial Man.

Johnny Suave: Is that a story or another New York Times’ narrative.

Colleen Crowder: We do narrative. We set the agenda for what America talks about. And our narrative is Millennial Man is being treated unfair.

WELCOME BACK (CLAP CLAP CLAP-CLAP-CLAP) WELCOME BACK (CLAP CLAP CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)

Flack gives a petrified Millennial Man a pep talk as Stevens climbs into the ring.

Johnny Suave: Well the real story here Colleen is that Millennial Man wants to be in pro wrestling and tonight he’s going to get a lesson an experienced ring veteran who’s wrestled all over the world in Scott Stevens. This is not Scott Stevens’s first PCW appearance. Stevens headlined 2015’s PCW Reunion Show when he tag teamed with Julliet Brooks against Ray McAvay and Rah.

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MATCH 1 The Millennial Man w/Manager E.J. Flack vs. ‘The Scorpion’ Scott Stevens Referee: Davey Keels

HT: 6’-1” WT: 200 / HOME: Beachwood, OH / FIN: Parent’s Basement Slam

Scott Stevens- “The Scorpion”HT: 6′ 6″ WT: 256 / HOME: Houston, TX / FIN: Toxic Sting

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Davey Keels finishes his pre-match check. Flack takes his place outside in the ring by the Millennial Man’s corner.

Stevens paces back and forth in his corner.

Johnny Suave: Scott Stevens looks all business here.

Colleen Crowder: Where’s the fairness here? What chance does Millennial Man have?

Keels calls for the bell.

Johnny Suave: Well? We’re about to find out.

Millennial Man steels himself. He faces Stevens- who waits patiently for the young wrestler to come out.

Flack points at Millennial Man.

E.J. Flack: Narfle the Garthok!

NARFLE THE GARTHOK!

Then MM inexplicatively rushes the Scorpion.

Johnny Suave: WHAT IS HE DOING?

A bemused Stevens shakes his head and let’s MM flail away on him, not unlike Andy Kaufman in one of his infamous wrestling matches against Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler back in the early 80’s. Stevens almost laughs at the feeble, but well intentioned, attempt at offense. Then…

Johnny Suave: FIREMAN’S CARRY!

Unfortunately for the Millennial Man, he would meet the same fate as Andy Kaufman.

Stevens lifts the Millennial Man into the air. He then falls and drives MM’s head to the mat.

Johnny Suave: HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM!

Colleen Crowder (confused): Problem? What problem?

Stevens pulls Millennial Man back to his feet. He turns and grabs the back of MM’s head…

Johnny Suave: It’s the name of the move…TOXIC STING!

The crowd pops as Millennial Man’s body bounces after being spiked to the mat. He does a subtle 180 mid-air spin and lands on his back.

Johnny Suave: COVER. ONE-TWO-THREE!

Keels calls for the bell.

Johnny Suave: SCOTT STEVENS NAILS THE MILLENNIAL MAN WITH THE TOXIC STING AND THAT IS YOUR MATCH! Now, the question is how long did Stevens take to win this?

Colleen Crowder: Yes. Did he at least last longer than seventeen seconds?

Kimber Marshall rolls into the ring to make it official.

Kimber Marshall: Your winner…at TWENTY-ONE SECONDS…’THE SCORPION’ SCOTT SSTTEEVVEENNSS!!!”

E.J. Flack pumps his fist as the millennial reaches the goal of lasting more than seventeen seconds.

Johnny Suave: He did it! Scott Stevens demolishes the Millennial Man in twenty-one seconds to kick off PCW Extreme Political TV. Millennial Man survived twenty-one seconds.

Colleen Crowder: The narrative here is that the Millennial Man won by lasting twenty-one seconds, four seconds more than his match last weekend.

Johnny Suave: I suspect he lasted more than seventeen seconds only because Scott Stevens let him.

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VARSITY BLUES

Quick cut to the back. A six foot five, skinny-ish college student wearing a Duke Varsity jacket, walks down the hallway.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Wait a minute. Is that who I think it is?

One of the backstage workers walks up to the student and asks for an autograph.

Johnny Suave (v/o): It is. That’s Duke basketball star Grayson Allen. Wow!

Allen scribbles his name down on a piece of paper and hands it back. The worker thanks Allen…

Johnny Suave (v/o): Duke star Grayson Allen is visiting here in PCW tonight.

…and then turns away to depart. Allen sticks out a leg and the worker trips over it, stumbles, and then tumbles…

Johnny Suave (v/o): HOLY CRAP!

SFX: huge racket. Crashing sound. Metal falling to the ground.

Johnny Suave (v/o): He just tripped that backstage worker!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Colleen Crowder (v/o): That wasn’t very nice.

Johnny Suave (v/o): He does seems to have a bit of an issue with that.

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HOLLYWOOD BITES BACK

Paige McGillicutty

Paige McGillicutty: Paige McGillicutty backstage with the ‘One Man Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism.

Chism steps into the shot.

Paige McGillicutty: Stone, you were at the Golden Globes last weekend and-

Chism rips the microphone from her hands and causes Paige to recoil back a couple steps.

Stone Chism: Paige, let me tell you this- and I want all you unappreciated, inconsiderate, hayseed, uncultured boor to listen and listen close. What happened last weekend at the Golden Globes was a disgrace! The Les Miserables had the nerve to show up uninvited to one of Hollywood’s biggest events of the year and defile it with their presence. And to make it even worse, they vandalized several very expensive limousines after they were unceremoniously asked to leave the premises. I (points to himself) was then left to attempt to explain to my Hollywood hosts why those people– a bunch of uncouth, lower class wannabes- were even at the Beverly Hilton in the first place. Now…shut up and watch this video from a great actress who bravely stood before her peers and courageously delivered some truth to power about our new PCW CEO.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Stone Chism: SHUT UP! Meryl Streep deserves nothing but respect from you plebes. NOW PLAY THE DAMN CLIP!

(REPLAY: Meryl Streep’s Golden Globes Speech) Meryl Streep: … An actor’s only job is to enter the lives of people who are different from us and let you feel what that feels like. And there were many, many, many powerful performances this year that did exactly that, breathtaking, compassionate work. There was one performance this year that stunned me. It sank its hooks in my heart. Not because it was good. There was nothing good about it. But it was effective and it did its job. It made its intended audience laugh and show their teeth. It was that moment when the person asking to sit in the most respected seat—

The picture suddenly goes black…

Stone Chism: HEY! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING-

…and is replaced by…

(REPLAY: Paddy Chayefsky’s 1977 Academy Award’s Speech) Paddy Chayefsky: …Before I get on to the writing awards, there’s a little matter I’d like to tidy up – at least if I expect to live with myself tomorrow morning. I would like to say, personal opinion, of course, that I’m sick and tired of people exploiting the Academy Awards for the propagation of their own personal propaganda. I would like to suggest. . . that winning an Academy Award is not a pivotal moment in history, does not require a proclamation and a simple “Thank you” would have sufficed.

The video ends. Chism is bright red with anger. He spikes the microphone on the ground and stomps off.

McGillicutty reaches down and picks up the microphone.

Paige McGillicutty: Back to you Johnny.

Cut back to Johnny and Colleen at the broadcast desk.

Johnny Suave: Yeah, it takes a lot of guts to stand up before a group of people that agrees with you. And I’m sure the dress Ms. Streep wore costs more than most working Americans make in a year.

Colleen Crowder: Meryl Streep is an American Institution, Johnny. She can wear whatever she wants.

Johnny Suave: Nicole Kidman showed a hell of a lot more courage by going against the Hollywood grain and publicly saying it’s time for PCW to both accept and support Donald Trump as the new PCW CEO. She said, “He’s there and let’s go.” But you don’t hear that.

Colleen Crowder: That’s not our narrative, Johnny.

Johnny Suave: No kidding. Well welcome back. I’m Johnny Suave along with low level reporter at the New York Times trying to make a name for herself- Colleen Crowder.

Colleen glares over at Suave.

Colleen Crowder: Do you really have to say it like that?

Johnny Suave: Just my narrative Colleen. And speaking of outgoing PCW CEO Barack Obama, he decided not to give his farewell address at a PCW show. CEO Obama spoke before his fans in his hometown of Chicago and here’s some of what he said…

(REPLAY: PCW CEO Barack Obama’s Farewell Speech in Chicago)Obama delivers his address wearing his golf attire next to his bag of clubs next to the podium.

PCW CEO Barack Obama: …In his own farewell address, George Washington wrote that self-government is the underpinning of our safety, prosperity, and liberty, but “from different causes and from different quarters much pains will be taken…to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth.” And so we have to preserve this truth with “jealous anxiety;” that we should reject “the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our country from the rest or to enfeeble the sacred ties” that make us one. America, we weaken those ties when we allow our political dialogue to become so corrosive that people of good character aren’t even willing to enter into public service; so coarse with rancor that Americans with whom we disagree are seen not just as misguided but as malevolent. We weaken those ties when we define some of us as more American than others; when we write off the whole system as inevitably corrupt, and when we sit back and blame the leaders we elect without examining our own role in electing them…

Johnny Suave: I absolutely agree with him there-

Colleen Crowder: *SNIFFLE, SNIFFLE*

Suave incredulously looks at Crowder.

Johnny Suave: Seriously? Are you really crying?

Colleen Crowder: He was the chosen one. He was going to bring balance to the force.

Crowder sifts through her purse for a tissue.

Johnny Suave: Balance to the force? And just how did that work out for Anakin Skywalker?

Colleen totally breaks down. Suave rolls his eyes.

Johnny Suave: Let’s go to the ring.

Cut to Kimber Marshall.

Kimber Marshall: Ladies and gentlemen. Our next match will be a number one contender’s match for the PCW Title. First, representing the American Patriots…

Walstreit walks out on stage accompanied by his manager Gordon Guyko. Both men are wearing expensive suits.

Kimber Marshall: …and managed by the ‘King of Greed’ Gordon Guyko.   From the financial capital of the world, New York City. He is the ‘Wall Street Market Analyst with the Man Crush on ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit’ – KIRK WALSTREIT!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Walstreit shows off a wad of cash in both hands.   Guyko holds up a velvet painting of ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit and nods favorably.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Walstreit and Guyko both start towards the ring.

Johnny Suave (v/o): The American Patriots have put a lot of faith in Kirk Walstreit.   Can he rise to the occasion here tonight?

Colleen Crowder (v/o): If he does, it’s only because he’s bought off the referee like Trump did to defeat Hillary Clinton.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Is that another one of your narratives, slagging referee Corrina Romanov just because she’s Russian? Or is that actually fake news?

Colleen Crowder (v/o): We don’t do fake news. Just narratives.

Johnny Suave (v/o): And there’s a difference between the two?

Kimber Marshall: His opponent…hailing from Hollywood, California.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Johnny Suave (v/o): No fan favorite on any side here in this match.

Kimber Marshall: He is the ONE…MAN…HOLLYWOOD…A-LIST-

Stone Chism’s voice: HOLD ON! STOP!

Stone Chism appears on stage dressed in his street clothes.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Hmmm, Stone Chism has gone for a different style of dress for tonight’s match.

Colleen Crowder (v/o): Kirk Walstreit came out in a suit.

Walstreit meticulously removes the suit aspect of his wrestling gear, stripping down to his wrestling gear- trunks, boots, elbow pads.

Johnny Suave (v/o): That’s his usual modus operandi. And he removed them for his wrestling tights.

Chism does not have his wrestling gear on under his street clothes.

Stone Chism (angry): I am furious at the lack of respect being shown for me and the lack of respect being shown for Meryl Streep. You people are the worst of the worst. You didn’t listen to Hillary’s Hollywood friends and their testimonials for her. You people were more stupid than any of us bargained for. You vilify Hollywood stars and don’t appreciate everything that Hollywood does for you. You don’t deserve them. You don’t deserve Meryl Streep. You don’t deserve me. I am not going to put my body on the line for you people.

Chism drops the mic, turns, and walks off.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Um? Does that mean he’s forfeiting his match tonight?

Colleen Crowder (v/o): He’s not forfeiting, Johnny. He’s just inspiring.

Referee Ron Martin climbs into the ring and immediately calls for the bell.

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MATCH #2‘The One Man Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism (Progressive Alliance) vs. Kirk Walstreit (American Patriots) Referee: Ron Martin

HT: 6′ 2″ WT: 225, HOME: Hollywood, CA / FIN:  Hollywood Blockbuster

HT: 6’ 2” WT: 220, HOME: New York City, NY / FIN: Stock Market Plunge

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Walstreit waits in the ring as Martin starts the count.

1

Johnny Suave (v/o): When Martin reaches ten, Kirk Walstreit will become the new number one contender for the PCW title.

2

Stone Chism’s fellow Progressive Alliance teammate James the Jeep Worker and the Ultimate Social Justice Warrior come out.

3

James the Jeep Worker: In solidarity with our brother- ‘The One Man Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism, we will not be participating in tonight’s match.

4

And with that, James and USJW walk off stage.

5

Johnny Suave (v/o): Well? I guess we’re down to four teams for the tonight’s main event. James the Jeep Worker and the Ultimate Social Justice Warrior are forfeiting their chances to win the title tonight.

6

Colleen Crowder (v/o): Not forfeiting. A rousing, stirring call to arms.

7

8

Johnny Suave (v/o): Whatever you want to call it…

9

Colleen Crowder (v/o): That’s our narrative and we’re sticking to it.

10

Martin calls for the bell.

Johnny Suave (v/o): …has just become the new number one contender for the PCW Title.

Kimber Marshall: The winner by count-out and the NEW number one contender for the PCW Title- KIRK WALSTREIT!

Ron Martin holds up Walstreit’s arm. Guyko claps his approval.

Colleen Crowder (v/o): It’s a hollow victory, Johnny. Tainted. He didn’t actually defeat Stone Chism.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Kirk Walstreit showed up. Stone Chism didn’t. Ninety percent of success is just showing up and in doing so now, like him or not, Kirk Walstreit has put himself in a position for a shot at the PCW Title.

Walstreit parades around the ring holding up his velvet painting of ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit.

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BACKSTAGE- ALLEN SPEAKS

PCW Investigative Reporter Woodward Bernstein is with Duke basketball star Grayson Allen.

Woodward Bernstein: First off Grayson, welcome to PCW.

Grayson Allen: Thank you.

Woodward Bernstein: Um, earlier in the night. It appeared you might have tripped a fan who’d just received an autograph from you. Any comment about that?

Grayson Allen: Oh…that. My leg just got inadvertently entangled with his as he was leaving. The ACC said there was nothing conclusive that could be determined.

Woodward Bernstein: I see.

Grayson Allen: But it’s nice to be here tonight…

Backstage Worker: Hey Woodward.

Bernstein sees him and acknowledges him. As the man walks by, Allen’s leg may…or may not…have moved towards him. The man made an in course correction to avoid and went along his way.

Woodward Bernstein: Hold on a second. Did you just try to trip that man?

Grayson Allen: No!

Woodward Bernstein: Really? I think you tried to clip his leg.

Grayson Allen: I didn’t. See. I’m under a microscope now and every time that there’s anything that looks remotely suspect people make a huge deal about it.

Woodward Bernstein: Well, enjoy the show. And don’t trip anyone.

Grayson Allen: Thanks Woodward.

Allen exits the shot to the right.

Woodward Bernstein: Back to you-

There’s a crashing sound off camera and then a man yelling in pain.

Grayson Allen (off-screen): Sorry!

Woodward Bernstein: …Johnny.

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Cut back to Suave and Colleen at PCW Central.

Johnny Suave: I guess you can’t blame Grayson Allen for trying to get a leg up on the competition…

Suave chuckles. Colleen rolls her eyes.

Johnny Suave: …well, okay then…

*flute and clarinet flourish* 

Johnny Suave: …well look…and just in time…

Two men appear on screen. They unroll a white carpet that leads to the door.

Dancers then appear. They…dance. Ballet dancers show up…they…ballet?

Little children walk up the white carpet and drop rose petals.

Some guy lets loose some pigeons…we’re not sure just how they’ll get out of the building.

PCW CEO Barack Obama appears surrounded by his aides and second in command Joe Biden. Security guards escort Obama and Biden to the ring.

Johnny Suave: This is not a scheduled appearance by the PCW CEO.

Colleen Crowder: Doesn’t matter Johnny. One of the greatest PCW CEO’s ever is about to climb into the ring and accept the adoration he deserves.

Roughly fifty-four point four percent of the people (according to Real Clear Politics) in the crowd approve.

Johnny Suave: From a historical standpoint, this is probably his final show as PCW CEO before Donald Trump takes over.

Colleen Crowder: Don’t say that. It just makes me want to…(blows her nose obnoxiously into a live microphone)…cry.

Johnny Suave: After hearing that, I want to cry too. Let’s go to the ring.

Cut to the ring where Obama and Biden stand. Also coming to the ring are assorted press personnel who’ve covered Obama the past eight years.

Barack Obama: I’m sure you all are wondering why I come out here tonight and asked Joe Biden to be here. Joe and I have served together as your PCW CEO since 2009. And I believe that Joe is the best Second in Command slash aide de camp that PCW has ever had. Therefore, I am awarding Joe the PCW CEO Medal of Extreme Appreciation for his work here.

Biden tears up as Obama places the medal around his neck.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Big surprise. I don’t think Joe Biden was expecting that.

Outside the ring, NBC’s Andrea Mitchell and Matt Lauer both burst into tears.

Johnny Suave (v/o): And I wasn’t expecting that either. Really? More crying?

The sound of Colleen Crowder sobbing can be heard.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Okay. Speaking of surprise, let’s take to Paige McGillicutty who apparently has a super-secret surprise special guest waiting.

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BACKSTAGE SURPRISE #2

Paige McGillicutty is joined by…’Sports Entertainment Genius’ Mr. McMann- founder of the Sports Entertainment Corporation.

The PCW fans immediately voice their deep, heartfelt affection towards the Sports Entertainment Genius.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Johnny Suave (v/o): Son of a bitch! Now I’m going to cry. And it’s not tears of joy.

Paige McGillicutty: Mr. McMann, welcome back to-

Mr. McMann: Oh shut up.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Mr. McMann: And you all can just shut the hell up too. (sarcastically) Well, well, well. Dawn McGill has somehow managed to resurrect PCW. Didn’t you and Escondido and Blackwell lose enough money the last time you tried to do this? After you failed and I, Mr. McMann, the true genius of Sports Entertainment, put you and PCW out of its misery in July of 2014?

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Mr. McMann: Well, all I have to say is this- if you can’t beat ‘em- JOIN ‘EM!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Mr. McMann: The only way to destroy PCW is to destroy it from the inside out. And that starts tonight. PCW Tag Team Title match. The Sports Entertainment Corporation. A.J. Alabama. Stevie ‘War’ Eagles. Your future PCW Tag Team champions. And after we win the tag belts tonight, we’re going to take the PCW title too.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Mr. McMann: PCW fans, lower your shields. I know what you want to see. I know who you want to cheer for and against. Mark my words, we will assimilate each and every one of you into a newer and better PCW that fits my grand vision of sports entertainment.   Resistance is futile.

Mic drop.

Paige shrugs.

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Cut back to Suave and Crowder.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Johnny Suave: BOOOOOOOOO!

Colleen Crowder: Johnny, are you actually booing?

Johnny Suave: It’s better than crying.

Kimber Marshall is in the ring signifying it’s time for the main event.

Johnny Suave: It is about time for our final match of the night. Four teams will enter the ring, only one team will leave as the PCW Tag Team champions. Who will it be? Let’s go to the ring.

Cut to the ring.

Kimber Marshall: Ladies and gentlemen. This match will be a four way dance for the PCW Tag Team title! Introducing first-

*Spooky music begins followed by a funky beat* (sung to ‘Ghostbusters’)

If there’s something grazing In your neighborhood Who you gonna call (Goatbusters)

If you see a herd And it don’t look good Who you gonna call (Goatbusters)

I ain’t afraid of no Goat I ain’t afraid of no Goat

Kimber Marshall: From New York City. Accompanied to the ring by Argon. Peter Jenkman. Ray Scantz. They are the GOAT-BUSTERS!

Jenkman and Scantz, led out by Argon, walk onto the stage in full Goatbusters gear.

Colleen Crowder (v/o): At Extreme Election Night is was Fainting Goat Kid. This week, it’s the Goatbusters. What is it about PCW and goats?

If you’re seeing horns Running through your yard Who can you call (Goatbusters)

If you have a goat Sleeping in your bed Oh, who you gonna call (Goatbusters)

I ain’t afraid of no Goat I ain’t afraid of no Goat

Making their way to the ring, Scantz and Jenkman slap the hands of the fans and even stop and pause for ringside selfies.

The Goatbusters theme fades.

Kimber Marshall: Team number two represents the Sports Entertainment Corporation.

Kimber Marshall: Led by the official mouthpiece of the SEC, Phil Finebaum, and accompanied to the ring by the one and only, TRUE, Sports Entertainment Genius of pro wrestling- Mr. McMann…weighing in at a combined weight of four hundred and ninety-one pounds… A.J. ALABAMA! STEVIE ‘WAR’ EAGLES! THEY ARE THE S-E-C!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Mr. McMann struts out on stage followed by Finebaum. Finebaum has a live microphone, much to the chagrin of Johnny Suave.

Phil Finebaum: My faction is better than your faction. And in this country, college football trumps politics.

Johnny Suave (v/o) (mocking tone): Ha. Ha.   Good one.

Phil Finebaum: Tonight, you will witness history when the SEC becomes the PCW Tag Team champions.

Alabama and Eagles then come out with the other two members of the SEC, Gator Bates and Butch Fullmer. Alabama is decked out in an official Alabama Crimson Tide football jersey; Eagles is wearing a University of Auburn football jersey.

The SEC start down the aisle towards ringside as their music fades.

Kimber Marshall: Team number three represents the American Patriots.

Kimber Marshall: Led to the ring by Steve Scalise. Weighing in at two hundred and fifty pounds. He is a former two time PCW champion and former PCW Television champion. From Ottumwa, Iowa, please welcome…STARZ N. STRIPES!

Walking out in his red, white, and blue wrestling attire complete with a blue mask, Starz N. Stripes walks out on stage and receives a rousing ovation from the American Patriots fans in the crowd.

The music segways from Toby Keith to Mike Post.

Kimber Marshall: His partner, from Honolulu, Hawaii. Managed by Robyn Masters. Weighing in tonight at two hundred and thirty-five pounds. Please welcome…MAGNUM…P-OOOOOO’D.

Magnum PO’d strolls out arm and arm with the lovely Robyn Masters. Magnum is wearing a red Hawaiian flowery shirt tonight.

Johnny Suave (v/o): What? No Rick or T.C.?

‘Theme from Magnum’ fades out.

♫ “Do you hear the people sing? – Singing the song of angry men?”

The camera pans up to the Les Miserables section of the arena.  Ray McAvay high fives PCW Champion William Daniels Bryan while Charlie Blackwell and ‘No Frills’ Chris Escondido stands up from their seat.

♫ “It is the music of the people. – Who will not be slaves again!”

Also rising from their seats, Tequila Sheila, General DeBauchery- who looks like a bizarre combination of the AWA’s Colonel DeBeers and Lt. Aldo from Inglorious Basterds, sporting a black captain’s hat right out of World War II, smoking a cigar and grinning obnoxiously, Al Cahall- sporting six pack abs…oh…that’s a six pack in front of his abs and the man smoking a cigarette in violation of several anti-smoking ordinances…as usual, Nic Koteen.

♫ “When the beating of your heart – Echoes the beating of the drums – There is a life about to start – When tomorrow comes.”

McAvay stands up and edges towards the aisle.  Bryan, Blackwell, Tequila Sheila, and Escondido follow.  Then General DeBauchery, Cahall, and Koteen.  Before McAvay and Escondido start to descend down the steps towards the rail separating the stands from the floor of Madison Square Garden, McAvay turns around and gestures to the Les Miserables to join him.

♫ “Will you join in our crusade? – Who will be strong and stand with me? – Somewhere beyond the barricade – Is the world you long to see.”

The Les Miserables rise up from their seats and line up behind him and Escondido as the pair start their way down towards the ring.

♫ “Then join in the fight – That will give you the right to be free!”

The camera spots Stormy and Starbrite, sporting the brand new ‘Racks for Ray’ t-shirts, marching along with the other Les Miserables as McAvay and the procession head down to the ring.

♫ “Do you hear the people sing? – Singing the song of angry men. – It is the music of the people. – Who will not be slaves again!”

McAvay, Bryan, Blackwell, Escondido, and the rest reach the bottom of the steps.   One by one, they climb through the railing down to the floor and march towards the ring.

♫ “When the beating of your heart – Echoes the beating of the drums – There is a life about to start – When tomorrow comes.”

Kimber Marshall: Representing Les Miserables and accompanied to the ring by the PCW Champion William Daniels Bryan and manager Tequila Sheila. Weighing in tonight at a combined weight of four hundred pounds. ‘Red Solo Cup’ Ray McAvay and Charlie Blackwell!

Blackwell and McAvay join the other four teams in the ring.

Johnny Suave (v/o): This is going to be interesting. Alabama and Eagles are members of the SEC but they are also bitter rivals in college football. American Patriots Starz N. Stripes and Magnum P.O.’d own a victory over the Les Miserables McAvay and Blackwell last week at a PCW House show in Battle Creek, Michigan. And the Goatbusters are PCW favorites.

Colleen Crowder (v/o): No matter who wins Johnny, the victory will be tainted because the Progressive Alliance boycotted the match.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Regardless of whatever narrative you try to push here, the bottom line is that the winner of this match will be the PCW Tag Team title. I’m surprised you’re not boycotting this match.

Colleen Crowder (v/o): Okay. Maybe I will then.

Sound of headphones being removed and placed on the broadcast table.

Johnny Suave (v/o): And that’s exactly what she’s doing. It looks like it’ll just be me handling tonight’s main event match.

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MAIN EVENT- PCW Title Match The Goatbusters vs. Charlie Blackwell/’Red Solo Plastic Cup’ Ray McAvay (Les Miserables) vs. The Sports Entertainment Corporation (A.J. Alabama/Stevie ‘War’ Eagles) vs. Starz N. Stripes/Magnum P.O.’d w/Robyn Masters (American Patriots) Referee: Davey Keels

The GoatbustersMGR: Argon Peter Jenkman-HT: 6’1 WT: 210 / HOME: New York City, NY / FIN: Crossing the Streams Ray Scantz-HT: 6’4″ WT: 220 / HOME: New York City, NY / FIN: Crossing the Streams

Les MiserablesMGR: Tequila Sheila

HT: 6′ 4″ WT: 215, HOME: New Braunfels, TX

HT: 6’-3” WT: 195 HOME: Fort Stockton, TX / FIN: McGill Bomb

American PatriotsMGR: Steve Scalise

HT: 6′ 3″ WT: 250, HOME: Ottumwa, IA / FIN: American Stars and Fuji Bar

HT: 6′ 3″ WT: 235 HOME: Honolulu, HI / FIN: Porsche Plunge

Sports Entertainment Corporation MGR- Phil Finebaum A.J. AlabamaHT: 6-4 WT: 246 / HOME: Tuscaloosa, AL / FIN: Alabama Slam Stevie ‘War’ EaglesHT: 6-3 WT: 245 / Auburn, AL / FIN: Eagle’s Claw

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Johnny Suave (v/o): Davey Keels is going to have his hands full that’s for sure.

The bell sounds.

Johnny Suave (v/o): And here we go.

Starz races across the ring at A.J. Alabama. McAvay runs towards Jenkman. Duel lockup. All four are throwing right hands. Alabama slams Starz’s head into the corner turnbuckle.   McAvay sends Jenkman for the ride into the ropes buts make the mistake of telegraphing a back body drop and Jenkman delivers a boot to the face. Jenkman follows with a clothesline and send McAvay over the top rope to the floor.

Alabama drives the knee into Starz’s midsection. Jenkman leaps up and then from the top rope and splashes McAvay on the floor. Alabama drags Starz across the ring to the other corner and drives his head into the turnbuckle. Then he whips Starz diagonally across the ring into the opposite turnbuckle. Starz rebounds back out and Alabama sends back to the other turnbuckle. Starz staggers forward…Alabama launches himself forward and clotheslines the former PCW champion to the mat.

Johnny Suave (v/o): A.J. Alabama is on fire early on. He’s taken the fight right to the former two time PCW Champion.

Quick shot to the American Patriots’s corner. Manager Steve Scalise surveys the action with interest. Magnum P.O.’d claps his hands to rally his tag partner.

Alabama rears back and let’s out a ‘ROLL TIDE!’ But he’s also close to his corner and out of nowhere, Stevie ‘War’ Eagles slaps him on the back and tags himself into the match. Alabama whips around and shoots daggers at Eagles.

Colleen Crowder (v/o): Did he mean to do that?

Johnny Suave (v/o): Yes. One of the more fascinating aspects of the match is going to be how Alabama and Eagles- an avowed Auburn fan, will work together.

Eagles takes Starz by one arm; Alabama grabs the other. Whip to the ropes, double facebuster drives Starz face first to the mat again.   Alabama then shoves Eagles and climbs through the ropes. Now Eagles winds up and nails Starz with a right hand. And a second right. Eagles tries to take a side headlock. Starz pushes off, steps back, and thrusts out his leg and nails Eagles right in the gut.

Johnny Suave (v/o): SUPERKICK OUT OF NOWHERE!

Eagles doubles over. Starz tries to head for his corner but turns in the wrong direction and gets two feet to the chest as a greeting.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Missile dropkick by Peter Jenkman of the Goatbusters! It’s chaos…HERE COMES McAVAY!

Back in the ring, McAvay takes off across and lariats Eagles. He goes over to Jenkman, takes him by the neck, and drops to the mat.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Hangman’s neckbreaker by McAvay! McAvay hooks the leg.

Keels slides in for the count. One. Two. Easy kick out by Jenkman who immediately high tails it to his corner and tags in Scantz. McAvay does the same and tags in the six foot four Texan Charlie Blackwell.

Scantz climbs to the top of the corner turnbuckle. Starz sees Scantz and goes right for him. He drop kicks the corner turnbuckle and causes Scantz to crotch himself on the ringpost. Starz tags in Magnum P.O.’d. Magnum walks over and he and Starz set Scantz up for a top rope suplex. Suddenly A.J. Alabama jumps into the ring and catches the unsuspecting Starz and Magnum by surprise when he slides in underneath and powerbombs all three at the same time.

Johnny Suave (v/o): HOLY CRAP!

Eagles rolls up Scantz. Keels makes the count. One. Two. Three.

Eliminated: The Goatbusters (Peter Jenkman and Ray Scantz)

Johnny Suave (v/o): The Goatbusters are out and we are down to three teams.

Eagles pips right up and whips Magnum into the ropes. The Auburn fan decks him with a clothesline on the return. Magnum back to his feet. He throws a wild right hand that Eagles ducks. Eagles lifts and slams Magnum to the mat.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Reverse Impact Choke Slam from Eagles. He’s going for the pin!

Leg hooked. Keels counts. One. Two. Starz flings himself at Eagles and breaks the count.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Close call! AND HERE WE GO! NOW THEY’RE ALL IN THE RING!

Following the count, Alabama charges back in and levels Starz. McAvay back in and he starts throwing haymakers at Eagles. Magnum and Blackwell lock up and exchange right hands. Even Mr. McMann finds his way into the ring, shouting orders to both Alabama and Eagles while referee Keels tries to restore order.   Alabama and Starz roll out of the ring and continue to brawl at ringside. Eagles charges Magnum and Blackwell and double clotheslines both over the top rope- Eagles’s momentum also causes him to topple over the top rope to the floor.

Suddenly, it’s just McAvay and McMann in the ring. The crowd roars and the Sports Entertainment Genius comes to the stark realization that he’s in no man’s land and in jeopardy.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Mr. McMann might want to rethink being on the wrong side of the ropes here. These two have had a messy past history and there’s nothing more McAvay would love than to get his hands on the Sports Entertainment Genius.

Cognizant of potential impending doom, McMann tries to back towards the rope. Thankfully, Alabama rolls back into the ring and drives a doubled handed axe handle into McAvay’s back. McAvay gets draped over the top rope allowing McMann to escape and gets out of Dodge. Blackwell’s back in the ring and he clips Alabama in the back of the knee. Follow up with boots to the knee. Eagles back in and he shoulder blocks Blackwell off Alabama. Magnum back in and he delivers a forearm shiver to the back of Alabama’s neck. Alabama scoots back to the corner turnbuckle. Magnum drives the boot into Blackwell’s midsection. He grabs the Texan neck, spins and drops.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Spinning neckbreaker and Blackwell is down!

Magnum rolls over and hooks the leg. Keels counts. One. Two. Blackwell gets the shoulder up. Alabama back on his feet- tries to clear the cobwebs from his head. Behind him, someone wearing a Clemson number four football jersey and another one wearing a Clemson baseball cap and a Clemson football jacket hops the steel barricade.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Wait a minute…what’s this?

The Clemson number four jumps up on the ring apron. Alabama turns around and is surprised to see the player standing on the apron.

Johnny Suave (v/o): HOLD ON! THAT’S CLEMSON QUARTERBACK DeSHAWN WATSON! AND HEAD FOOTBALL COACH DABO SWINNEY!

Watson takes a Clemson football helmet and blasts Alabama in the face with it. Alabama crumples to the canvas. Swinney claps.

Huge crowd explosion.

Johnny Suave (v/o): HOLY CRAP! WATSON JUST TOOK ALABAMA OUT WITH THE FOOTBALL HELMET!

Blackwell pounces and rolls Alabama up. Watson and Swinney make a fast exit.

Both Mr. McMann and SEC mouthpiece Phil Finebaum can’t believe it. They shout at Eagles to get back in the ring. Eagles hesitates and then takes off towards the ring.

Keels makes the count. One. Two. Three.

Johnny Suave (v/o): THE SEC HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED! THE SEC HAVE BEEN ELMINATED!

Eliminated: The Sports Entertainment Corporation (A.J. Alabama/Stevie ‘War’ Eagles)

Mr. McMann slides through the ropes and angrily confronts Keels, saying that Alabama was not the legal man in the ring. Keels waves him off.

Johnny Suave (v/o): McMann is royally pissed off but we are down to two teams for the PCW Tag Team title- Les Miserables versus the American Patriots and…HOLD ON!

As McMann berates Keels, Ray McAvay rolls back into the ring with his Big Bertha Driver.

Johnny Suave (v/o): McMann doesn’t see McAvay and…I’m not going to tell him he’s there.

Finally, tired of haranguing Keels, McMann turns to leave and gets a very unpleasant surprise.

*WHACK*

Johnny Suave (v/o): HOLY CRAP! McAVAY NAILS McMANN WITH THE BIG BERTHA DRIVER!

HOLY *bleep* HOLY *bleep* HOLY *bleep*

Magnum blindsides McAvay from behind, sending the Big Bertha driver flying out of the ring. Blackwell throws right hand bombs at Starz. Keels steps in and tells McAvay and Starz to leave the ring as they are not the legal men. Magnum and Blackwell lockup and Blackwell gets control with the top wristlock. Magnum reverses and is close enough to his corner that he tags in Starz N. Stripes. Starz sweeps Blackwell’s leg to get him off his feet.

Lockup and headlock by Starz on Blackwell. Blackwell reverses and takes control. Whip to the ropes sends Starz for the ride and Blackwell hits a drop toehold on the return. Starz right back up- Blackwell follows up with a standing dropkick. Blackwell tags in McAvay. McAvay attacks Starz right away. McAvay hits a neckbreaker and then follows with running bulldog.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Shaken and stirred.

McAvay hooks the leg. One. Two. Starz kicks out.

Magnum jumps into the ring and pulls McAvay back. He slams him face first into the corner turnbuckle and unloads with a big knife edge. Starz headbutts McAvay and that brings Blackwell back in. Blackwell grabs Starz from behind and hits a Northern Lights Suplex. McAvay covers.   One. Two. Magnum P.O.’d makes the save. Magnum puts McAvay into spinning toehold and then grabs the other leg transitioning to a Figure Four leglock.

Keels immediately starts the count as Magnum is not the legal man in. Basement dropkick by Blackwell breaks the hold.

Johnny Suave (v/o): We are almost at a stalemate here. Les Miserables versus the American Patriots for the PCW Tag Team title.

McAvay tags Blackwell in. Starz rolls back to his corner and slaps hands with Magnum P.O.’d.

Johnny Suave (v/o): How is this going to go? Charlie Blackwell for the Les Miserables. Magnum in for the American Patriots. Oh…and Grayson Allen too. HUH?

Somewhere along the way while the match raged on, Duke basketball player Grayson Allen meandered his way to ringside.

Johnny Suave (v/o): What is he doing at ringside?

Starz and Magnum double up on Blackwell. Double whip to the ropes into a face first body drop plants the Texan to the mat. Starz exits.   Magnum pulls Blackwell up and drills a right hand to the forehead to send him back to the canvas. Pulling Blackwell up by the hair, Magnum tags Starz back in and climbs up to a sitting position on the corner turnbuckle. Starz tries to load Blackwell up to Starz- but Blackwell flips over and shoves Starz into the corner.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Blackwell escapes! Starz flung into Magnum in the corner.

Clothesline to Starz decks him on the mat. Blackwell plucks Magnum off the turnbuckle and sends him down to the mat. Magnum lands on his back and recoils up to a near sitting position before falling back. McAvay begins to clap his hands which signals the Les Miserables to start clapping their hands. Blackwell climbs up to the top turnbuckle- double dropkick to both Starz and Magnum P.O.’d.

Johnny Suave (v/o): HOLY CRAP! HOW THE HELL DID BLACKWELL PULL THAT OFF!

Blackwell lariats Starz- he goes down. He lariats Magnum- he goes down.   Blackwell spreads Magnum’s legs and hits a double leg drop on the groin area. Blackwell back up and turns right into a forearm smash from Starz.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Blackwell had the momentum but Starz N. Stripes shut it down.

Starz sends Blackwell hurtling towards the corner turnbuckle. Blackwell runs up the turnbuckle, stops, and then sentons back. Starz drops to the mat and rolls- Blackwell lands hard on the canvas.   Starz rolls him on his stomach, lies on his back, hooks Blackwell’s arm and pulls it back towards his body.

Johnny Suave (v/o): AMERICAN STARS AND FUJIWARA ARM BAR! THIS COULD BE IT!

Blackwell reaches out for the ropes. McAvay starts to climb into the ring but a hand trips him up. Instead, McAvay bounces off the middle rope and falls to the floor.

Johnny Suave (v/o): WHAT THE HELL? GRAYSON ALLEN JUST TRIPPED McAVAY UP AS HE TRIED TO HELP BLACKWELL…

Left with no choice, Blackwell taps.

Johnny Suave (v/o): NEW CHAMPIONS! NEW CHAMPIONS! STARZ N. STRIPES AND MAGNUM P.O.’D ARE THE NEW PCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!

The Les Miserables are furious and they start towards Allen- who wisely decides to make a run for it and hops the steel barricade.

WINNER AND NEW PCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Starz N. Stripes/Magnum P.O.’d (American Patriots)

Johnny Suave (v/o): Your new PCW Tag Team champions are Starz N. Stripes and Magnum P.O.’d.  The American Patriots pick up a title tonight.  Extreme Political TV returns on January 31st where we will have a new PCW CEO in charge- Donald Trump of the American Patriots.  We will see you then.