CONVICTION XLVII

Episode XLVII Sunday February 7th, 2021 The Citadel in Toronto, Ontario

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The OATH signature played and you were filled with a sense of great anticipation as always. Just a week removed from Brutalism and the entire landscape of OATH Pro Wrestling had changed with a new World Champion. The opening chords of “Wet Blanket” by Metz began playing throughout The Citadel in Toronto, Ontario.

The shot cut to ringside with Matt Mears and Ben Petrie -- the head voices of OATH. Not voices in your head but… well… you know what I mean.

MEARS: Welcome wrestling fans to OATH Pro Wrestling Conviction Episode 47. I am Matthew Mears alongside “Bad Mood” Ben Petrie. Quite the iPay-Per-View we had last week Bad Mood!

PETRIE: Yeah. It was something.

MEARS: Something wrong?

PETRIE: He’s...gone.

MEARS: Reo Ojima?

PETRIE: Put some respect on his name!

MEARS: I have nothing but respect for the man who dominated this company for the better part of eight months but he is out of action. Locke Helms snapped his arm and took his championship.

PETRIE: Yeah I mean I’ve got respect for that. I just wish that he did it to anyone but Reo. Rest up old timer! OATH needs you!

MEARS: We will see if that is true tonight. The first OATH event in some time where Reo Ojima is not the World Champion and we have an incredible card set for you this evening. Reo’s protege “The War Queen” Leah Aguero, the number one contender to the World Title, will take on Locke Helms’ Hell Realm cohort “The Alpha Bitch” Adrestia Nyx.

PETRIE: Those two have history but things are different now. Leah is all alone and The Hell Realm is more powerful than it has ever fuckin’ been. Should be somethin’ to see. Nyx’s old man will be in action when “The Eternal” Jonathan Cage faces off with the now former Intrepid Champion, “The Day One Pledge” Stephanie “Cloud” Matsuda.

MEARS: Stephanie is clearly angry that she lost the Intrepid Title but a win over someone like Jonathan will get her right back into title contention. Also after what Jonathan did to Finale at Brutalism...you have to think that The Buffalo Butcher will be watching closely.

PETRIE: I don’t think that moron is even here. He is set to be interviewed by Audrey Abrams and that’ll probably take a lot out of him. He’s getting up there you know. He couldn’t even take down Tabula Rasa Champion “The Burning Heart” James Edwards a few weeks ago…

MEARS: Which is not something that is easy to do. James Edwards is officially the longest reigning Tabula Rasa Champion and surpassed the record of most title defences last week when he defeated Johnny Draco to retain the title. Tonight he defends it again when he is challenged by “The Backyard Phenom” El Diablo Blanco in a Submissions Count Anywhere Match.

PETRIE: Yeah and it’ll be Edwards’ easiest defence yet. El D has admitted that he sucks at submissions. But that isn’t our only title match tonight. The brand new OATH Tag Team Champions Sweet Treats are putting their titles on the line against...wait…

Petrie shuffled his notes.

PETRIE: Seriously? The Crawfords?

MEARS: Why is that surprising?

PETRIE: I know they won a tag team cage match at Brutalism but does that really mean that they’ve earned a title match? MEARS: In my opinion it does.

PETRIE: Not in my opinion. The next challengers should be one of the teams in our opening contest and I’m not talkin’ about SKTLS. I’m talkin’ about Your Worst Nightmare.

MEARS: They are undefeated so far as a team but tonight they have to face the former champions. Should they get a victory they would have a compelling case for a title shot but that is a tall order.

PETRIE: They aren’t that tall.

MEARS: Ugh. I say we just get to the action Bad Mood but I am told that we have a message from the former Tag Team Champions to kick us off. So if it is alright with you...let us begin!

To The back with Minoru Tanahashi strolling the halls, he was in his tights and boots but sported a SKTLS t-shirt instead of his fancy ring jacket and mask. He waved to some of the crew before he turned towards the locker rooms, went past a few doors, turned, and knocked on one.

TANAHASHI: Hey Tiggy, I gave you twenty minutes, are you all in your gear and good for me to come in? Pretty sure I got a cameraman behind me because… well the people are obsessed with us.

Minoru looked back at the camera and smiled.

SUPER TIGER: Yes, I told you I only needed four minutes. You probably went to Pillar and Post to get some of those sliders and flirt with the new girl.

Minoru opened the door laughing as his tag partner sat on the couch tying up her boots.

TANAHASHI: You know me too well, partner. Her name is Chastity by the way. Twenty three, just graduated, just doing the waitress thing on the weekends so she can check out the show and make some money. She’s a big fan of us by the way.

SUPER TIGER: I’m sure that was music to your ears. Let me guess, you invited her to come to see your titles and trophies back at the, what douchey name did you give it, The Lion’s Den?

TANAHASHI: That’s not a douchey name, it’s a cool name. If you want to talk about douchey names, that’s the property of The Organization.

SUPER TIGER: Well obviously yes, but calling your house The Lion’s Den is still a little bit douchey.

TANAHASHI: That’s only what the bedroom is called. It’s where the Black Lion sleeps Tiggy, what else should it be called.

SUPER TIGER: Right now is when Volta would honk at you and I would laugh and you would nod and then we could get back on track and run down…

TANAHASHI: Mr. Magoo and Duke Nukem? No wait, those are beloved characters with real personalities and colorful backstories. These are lackeys for a rich blowhard and fodder for a young punk rookie who’s talented but way too full of himself.

SUPER TIGER: Yes, our so-called worst nightmare.

TANAHASHI: It’s funny, neither one of them looks like a lawyer showing up on my doorstep with a young child and a note informing me that an old girlfriend tragically passed away and I am now left to take care of this child. I’m not ready to be otosan, Tiggy.

Super Tiger just sighed, bowed her head, and then shook it.

TANAHASHI: What? I got around a little bit back in the day and there weren’t always condoms around. Some things might have happened Tiggy.

SUPER TIGER: I don’t want to think of what a little Minoru would be like. Let’s focus on this match tonight. We had a tough one at Brutalism.

TANAHASHI: Those ladies proved they are as good as advertised. They pushed us to the absolute limit, but we did the same to them Tiggy. We have our rematch, and when we meet them next time, we’re taking those titles back. Tonight though, douchey and cliche and stupid as they may be, we can’t overlook that they do have talent in the ring. Doc something or other and Faboolus might have really stupid names, but they also have experience and a lot of dirty tricks up their sleeves.

SUPER TIGER: And the rich blowhard, and the punk kid. Like you said though, we have a rematch for our tag titles. We have to go out there tonight and prove that we do still deserve it. They have gotten through a few teams, but they will not get past The...

TANAHASHI & TIGER: SUPER KAWAII THUNDER LIGER SQUADRON!

They did their pose, then looked down and looked sad that their buddy wasn’t there.

TANAHASHI: Kick their asses tonight for Volta?

SUPER TIGER: Absolutely.

Super Tiger nodded, Minoru returned it and then Minoru gently pushed the cameraman out of the room before they strategized a little bit more.

TAG TEAM MATCH

Super Kawaii Thunder Liger Squadron vs. Your Worst Nightmare w/ The Organization

"Little Sickness" by Disturbed & Of Monsters and Men cued up and Newman led his team out to the ring along with “The Young Dynasty” Roddy Zalez. Doc walked to the ring, intimidating in his stature and ready to fight, Roddy ignored the fans and didn’t want them to touch him, and Fagoo just wanted to engage with people lining the ramp and they wanted nothing to do with him.

MEARS: Fagoo really does not seem to understand that these fans do not like him.

PETRIE: That’s because they are fuckin’ stupid. This guy is a once in a generation talent! Like Roddy Zalez!

MEARS: That makes no sense.

PETRIE: You would say that.

“Flyers” by Bradio kicked up accompanied by a lighting strike on the tron. SKTLS made their way out to the entrance ramp and Volta was conspicuous by her absence. The former Tag Team Champions were all business as they marched to the ring. Newman stood ringside, smirking and Minoru had to stop himself from punching The Organizer in the face. SKTLS entered the ring and posed for the fans who were more than happy to receive them.

Super Tiger started the contest off against Fagoo and Tiger seemed to be field by nitroglycerin. She darted across the ring and blasted Fagoo with a shotgun dropkick that sent him hard into the YWN corner. Fagoo staggered out and looked to lock Tiger in a clinch but Tiger dropped to the mat and took him down with a leg scissors. Fagoo’s face smashed into the canvas and Tiger leaped up and came down with a double stomp to his spine.

MEARS: It’s no secret that Super Tiger was very disappointed with SKTLS loss at Brutalism.

PETRIE: Then she’s gotta be better. So does Minoru. There was no bullshit, they lost. They’ll get another shot, as much as that pains me to say.

MEARS: You gave them their due at Brutalism. What changed? PETRIE: They ain’t the champs anymore. Simple as that.

Tiger rolled forward and tagged in Minoru. Fagoo tried to rush both of them but got nailed with a double dropkick from SKTLS. This prompted both Newman and Zalez to get up on the apron and try to get involved but the referee immediately threw them out! Both Zalez and Newman made a big show of it but the referee was steadfast in his decision. They protested but FORCE Security led both Zalez and Newman up the ramp and through the curtain.

PETRIE: Oh this is bullshit!

MEARS: It is nice to see FORCE Security doing their jobs for once.

Minoru and Tiger both waved to the departing members of the Organization and then turned back to Fagoo. Fagoo was nearly to his corner when Tiger and Minoru cracked him in the back of the head with a superkick. Fagoo fell just short of being able to make the tag to Doc Knockem. Minoru hauled Fagoo up off the mat and took him over with a German suplex.

Another quick tag from SKTLS and Minoru put his hands together and propelled Tiger into the air! She came crashing down onto Fagoo with a frog splash and then got out of the way so Minoru could make a cover. Minoru did just that and the referee counted the fall. 1..2..! Knockem got into the ring and hit Minoru with a stiff stomp to the back of the head. Tiger tried to engage him but Knockem sent her FLYING over the top rope to the floor. Tiger landed with a gross thud and was seen gasping for air a moment after impact.

MEARS: Oh my that had to hurt Super Tiger.

PETRIE: It sounded like it fuckin’ hurt. Marone.

Doc dragged Fagoo over to the YWN corner and then made the blind tag. Doc, angry as ever, entered the ring just as Minoru got to his feet. The Black Lion wasn’t fast enough to protect himself and Doc turned him inside out with a clothesline. Minoru was dropped and Doc immediately mounted him. Minoru tried to cover up but Doc just beat the absolute shit out of him. Doc hauled Minoru up and was set to beale him across the ring but Minoru cut him off with a kick to the midsection and planted him with a palm strike and then an enziguri.

Tiger had regained her breath and was back up on the apron. Minoru made the tag and then planted Knockem with a snap suplex and Tiger instantaneously came crashing down onto Knockem with a springboard moonsault. Tiger covered and the referee counted again. 1..2..! Knockem powered out and sent Tiger a few feet into the air. Minoru tried to engage Knockem again but got planted with a spinebuster.

MEARS: This Doc Knockem character is one tough customer.

Knockem kicked Minoru out of the ring like he was a piece of garbage and then turned his attention back to Super Tiger. She stood up and tossed a kick at him but Knockem trapped her leg and levelled her with a clothesline. Knockem knelt on Tiger’s chest and started hammering on her with closed fists. The referee applied a five count and nearly disqualified Knockem but the latter ultimately listened to the zebra. Fagoo called for a tag and Knockem reluctantly obliged. Fagoo slipped into the ring and went for a roundhouse kick on Tiger but she slipped through and pinned his shoulders to the mat with a backslide! 1..2..! Fagoo powered out with ease, it was the surprise of the pin that kept him down for two.

Fagoo was shocked and he turned back to Doc who demanded that he tag out. Fagoo obliged and tagged Doc back into the match. Tiger was about to make the tag when Knockem grabbed her by the boot and yanked her back into a belly to back suplex! Tiger landed high on her neck and Knockem was on top of her immediately and he undid her mask and moved it to the side so that she couldn’t see. Tiger scrambled to fix it and walked right into Windbreaker (Winds of Change) from Knockem. Tiger was planted and Knockem made the cover. 1..2..!

PETRIE: Super Tiger is taking a beating here.

MEARS: Well Doc made it so she could not see so he has a bit of an advantage.

PETRIE: Her own fault for wearing a stupid mask.

MEARS: That is extremely disrespectful.

PETRIE: Who cares?

Tiger just barely kicked out of that last one and Knockem now saw fit to give Fagoo another opportunity. Knockem tagged Fagoo in and then hit Tiger with a suplex right into a double knee backbreaker from Fagoo. Minoru paced on the apron, desperately wanting to get into this contest. Fagoo flashed a smile at Minoru and then took Tiger over with a t-bone suplex. Fagoo tried to rally the fans’ support but they weren’t having it so he just dropped into a cover. 1..2..! Tiger’s shoulder shot off the mat and the audience started losing their minds. Knockem called for the tag but Fagoo was determined to prove himself.

Fagoo got Super Tiger up to her feet and set her up for a powerbomb but Tiger tossed her weight backwards and sent Fagoo face first into the middle turnbuckle with a head scissor takedown. Faggo stumbled backward right into the Spicy Dragon Roll (Hammerlock Eat Defeat)! Instead of going for a cover, Tiger did a front somersault and then dove into her corner and tagged in Minoru.

MEARS: Here we go!

Minoru took Fagoo down with a drop toe hold that saw his neck draped over the middle rope. Minoru called out, “Squadron Special Maneuver Alpha!” and Super Tiger took off to hit Fagoo with a tiger feint kick that sent him right back into a dragon suplex from Minoru. Minoru floated over into a cover. 1..2..! Knockem entered the ring with a stomp to the back of Minoru’s head to break up the fall but Tiger caught him with a step up enziguiri that sent him over the top rope to the floor! Fagoo retreated out to the floor on the opposite side of the ring as Knockem.

PETRIE: That’s it boys! Regroup and conquer!

MEARS: What is it about Your Worst Nightmare that appeals to you so?

PETRIE: They nasty. Nasty, nasty boys.

MEARS: I see.

The Black Lion got onto the apron and made a tag to Tiger. He reentered the ring and the two of them went for Daburu Aete Daibingu (Stereo Tope Suicida). Fagoo was hit by Super Tiger, sending him back into the guard rail. However, Doc nailed Minoru with a Superkick mid-air, sending him to the floor with a thud.

Tiger slipped Fagoo in the ring, going for the victory while Knockem was preoccupied. Knockem got Minoru up to his feet on the outside but Minoru floored him with Kabukicho Nights (Discus Lariat)! The Black Lion was quickly back into the ring as Tiger had Fagoo set for a tiger suplex. Minoru blasted Fagoo in the face with Akihabara Dreams (Yakuza Kick) as Tiger took Fagoo over with a tiger suplex into a pin -- the ThunderLigerPlex! Knockem was up and set to enter the ring to break up the fall but Minoru flew to the outside and took him down with a suicide spear! The referee counted Fagoo down. 1..2..3!

CRYBABY: Here are your winners, Minoru Tanahashi & Super Tiger, THE SUPER KAWAII THUNDER LIGER SQUADRON!

“Flyers” by Bradio kicked up. SKTLS shared a high five and then both of them motioned to their waists -- they wanted their titles back. Minoru took the microphone from Crybaby and stared into the camera lens.

TANAHASHI: Last Resort, we're coming to take back those belts Sweet Hearts.

Tanahashi spiked the microphone into the mat and then continued playing to the fans with Super Tiger as we cut to our first commercial break.

The anger raged through the Tabula Rasa Champion, James Edwards, while he stomped around The Citadel parking lot.

EDWARDS: Where the hell is he?

He fished his phone out of his pocket and let out a sigh of disgust.

EDWARDS: I said three hours before the show starts, and he's five minutes late.

He looked out toward the horizon and threw his arms up in disgust.

EDWARDS: Where the hell were you, man?

DRACO: I apologize James, there has a lot on my mind since last week. So I had to get some things off my chest and something came up last minute.

Edwards was unmoved by his explanation.

EDWARDS: Well, we can talk about that shit later. We need to talk about your manager.

DRACO: Oh. What about Tiffany would you like to talk about James?

Edwards gave Draco an accusatory stare.

EDWARDS: About what? Come on, Johnny, she got involved in our fight. She cost you the title and damn near screwed me out of it.

DRACO: That may be true to some degree. However, I trust her. She meant to do something good last week. She just should have stayed in the back as she was asked to do. This way none of that would have happened the way it did.

EDWARDS: I don't care if you trust her or not. She tried to get involved in my business. I don't appreciate that in the least, and trust me, if she were on the fight roster, her teeth would be lining the ramp to the ring.

DRACO: Are you trying to threaten my manager? You should know what happened to the last person who did that, I made them live their life eating food through a straw.

Edwards narrowed his eyes.

EDWARDS: I don't trust her, Johnny. I don't trust her one damn bit. That's why I need a favor. I need you to watch my back tonight against El D in case she tries to get involved. Plus I ain’t threatening here.

A long silence passed between the two.

DRACO: The truth of the matter is James, you shouldn't worry about Tiffany. As you say she isn't on the fight roster. Therefore, you should be focusing on someone who is. Tonight, when you face off against El D. You have my word I will have your back through it all. However, lay one hand on Tiffany you might regret it.

EDWARDS: I’m not gonna touch her unless she tries to swing that bottle at my head again. The thing is if she trusts you like you trust her, then maybe you can talk some sense into her. Will you do it?

DRACO: I can try my best to talk some sense into her. Though, with her type of mind for the business she believes that she knows what is best. Her heart is in the right place. However, for you, I will have a talk with her.

EDWARDS: Good.

Draco turned to leave but left Edwards with a long hard look that the champion returned with an icy gaze.

SINGLES MATCH

Leah Aguero vs. Adrestia Nyx w/ The Hell Realm

“The War Queen” Leah Aguero came out alone. The only member of ONI still on the roster stood in the ring and was wearing her signature scowl beneath her mask. She was all that remained of Reo Ojima’s legacy and although she was next in line for a World Championship Match she soon found herself looking at all four members of The Hell Realm.

MEARS: It appears that the tables have turned on Leah Aguero. ONI appears to be a memory and now she is all alone against the entirety of The Hell Realm.

PETRIE: Aguero would do well to just accept that Reo is gone. She is the number one contender but she has no chance against this cabal of murderers.

Adrestia Nyx, Ryan Terror, and Astaroth all came out first. The three of them stood there for a moment until "Heavy Grind" by Enigma TNG cued up and out came the new OATH World Champion, “The Chairman Of Chaos” Locke Helms. Aguero was like a caged animal in the ring. She clearly wanted to go after Helms for what he had done at Brutalism to Reo Ojima but she knew that four on one was a losing battle. Helms stood at the op of the ramp and then gestured for Nyx to go to work.

MEARS: Locke Helms took down the biggest name in the history of this company and he did so by breaking his arm. That was Leah’s mentor and with these two set to square off at Last Resort -- well -- this is a volatile situation.

The Alpha Bitch marched to the ring but Aguero threw regard for her personal safety out the window and met Nyx on the ramp. The two started brawling and Nyx got some good shots in but Aguero kicked her in the back of the left knee and then slammed her head into the guard rail.

The War Queen marched up the ramp to where Helms was standing but both Terror and Astaroth took a few steps forward and just before Aguero reached them she was clobbered from behind by Nyx. The Alpha Bitch launched Aguero down the ramp with a hip toss and the number one contender came to rest at the bottom.

PETRIE: Leah needs to rethink going after the title. I mean, she might not even make it to the match if Nyx gets her way.

MEARS: Leah Aguero literally went through hell to earn a shot at the World Championship.

PETRIE: And now she has to go through The Hell Realm.

Nyx advanced on Aguero and got her up to her feet. Nyx smashed Aguero’s face into the ring apron a few times before she slipped her into the ring. Nyx took her time getting into the ring, she wanted to give Aguero some time to recover so that this match could start properly.

Aguero got to her feet and a small amount of blood slipped through her lips and ran down the side of her face. Nyx entered the ring cautiously and Aguero gave her the “bring it” gesture. That was all it took for this to get going yet again, the referee signalled for the bell.

The two former Tag Team Champions met in the middle of the ring and started exchanging shots again. Nyx took the reins when she hit Aguero with a hard jab to the stomach and then put her on the mat with a headlock take down. Aguero popped her legs up and took Nyx over with a head scissors but Nyx did a headstand and dropped the soles of her feet on either side of Aguero’s head. Aguero applied a waist lock and the two bridged up. They spun out of it and Nyx flattened Aguero with a headbutt.

MEARS: Adrestia Nyx is a gifted striker.

PETRIE: Here dear ol’ Dad didn’t fail her in that department.

The War Queen tried to get to her feet but Nyx met her with a sliding clothesline. Helms watched with a neutral expression as Nyx measured Aguero and then blasted her with Enigma (Springboard Roundhouse Kick)! Aguero was down again and Nyx made the first cover of the contest. 1..2..! Aguero narrowly escaped the pinfall attempt and Nyx responded with a ground and pound.

Aguero did her best to cover up but Nyx was the better striker, at least in this exchange. Nyx hauled Aguero up to her feet and positioned her for Eternally Yours (Snap Dragon Suplex) but Aguero turned it into an O’Connor Roll! The referee slid into position and counted the pin. 1..2..! Nyx just kicked out and this prompted Helms to lean forward with a cocked eyebrow. Aguero popped back up and out of nowhere she blasted Nyx in the side of the head with The Endgame (Punt Kick). Aguero fell into a cover and fixed her eyes on Helms at the top of the ramp. 1..2..3!

CRYBABY: Here is your winner, “The War Queen” Leah Aguero!

“Killing In The Name Of” by Rage Against The Machine started playing but Aguero had no interest in celebrating, she wanted to fight some more. The War Queen slipped through the ropes and started marching up the ramp but FORCE Security intervened. Helms yawned and stood up from his throne. He tossed the World Championship over his shoulder and disappeared through the curtain.

The Conviction feed cut to a dimly lit room. Two figures sat on chairs adjacent to one another. On the left was Rory “Finale” Costigan and on the right was the less-than-popular OATH reporter Audrey Abrams. Finale was looking rough, like he was run over by one or more TTC busses. Abrams sat with her perfect posture and a legal pad on her lap.

ABRAMS: Welcome Rory. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Is it alright that I call you Rory?

FINALE: You’re gonna do it anyway right?

Abrams sat back and maintained a neutral expression for the most part.

ABRAMS: The idea of this interview is to get to the human side of you. Move past the veil that you have shrouded yourself with.

FINALE: I wasn’t aware that I had done that.

ABRAMS: You’re a deeply troubled man, aren’t you Rory?

FINALE: Most people in this profession are.

ABRAMS: And you grew up in this industry, do you fault that for making you the maladjusted, man-child that you have become? FINALE: No one to blame for that but me.

ABRAMS: You don’t blame your father?

FINALE: He had a hand in it, sure.

ABRAMS: What about your brother? FINALE: What about him?

Finale leaned in now, looking Abrams dead in the eyes. He clearly did not want to talk about his brother but he knew what he had signed up for when he agreed to this interview. He knew how vicious Abrams could be with her investigative “tactics”. ABRAMS: He is also very unwell. He was the victim of a kidnapping several years ago and my research tells me that he now takes up residence in an assisted living facility. He has been in a catatonic state for some time.

FINALE: You make it all sound very dramatic -- and I guess it is. It’s fucked up. He was kidnapped by a bunch of lunatics and they tortured him. There are people out there that take this business to dark places. Professional wrestling has always operated outside of the law for some reason and those people took full advantage of that. It’s almost funny.

ABRAMS: You swore that you would get revenge for that. What happened there? FINALE: Nothing.

ABRAMS: Why? He is your brother after all.

Finale dropped his gaze to his feet.

FINALE: Because I never finish anything. Ironic, considering my handle. ABRAMS: Do you feel guilty about what happened to him? You ultimately were the person to rescue him from his captors. FINALE: I feel guilty about everything. All the time. ABRAMS: How do you feel about your ex-wife showing up at Brutalism?

FINALE: Not great. That is the first time that I have seen her in person in two years. Seeing her help someone like Jonathan Cage embarrass me, well, that’s very Ramona.

ABRAMS: What caused the end of that relationship? FINALE: I did. I caused it.

ABRAMS: Can you elaborate?

He was starting to get angry now. His life was always available for public consumption despite his best efforts. Now, the most private humiliation was laid before everyone on live television, an open wound for the masses to gawk at.

FINALE: You know what happened. I know that you have been doing your research. You have been harassing my family, my friends... ABRAMS: I have been doing my job. FINALE: Yeah I guess I can’t fault you for that.

ABRAMS: Prescription medications and alcohol are a potent mixture.

FINALE: Ain’t that the truth. Some unprescribed medications too. I’ve been a mess for a long time. Some of it publicized, some of it not. Lot of ghosts live in my head.

ABRAMS: So what happens next? Are you looking for redemption or are you just going to wallow in pills and booze until your number is called?

Good question. Finale relaxed some, sitting back in the chair and crossing his arms. FINALE: A lot of people would like to see that. Jonathan Cage topping the list. But no -- I don’t think I will. Redemption would make for a good story but before I even consider that I think I need to make a pit stop.

ABRAMS: That’s very vague.

FINALE: I’ll clear it up. I want revenge. And I’m going to get it. Next week I’m going to make my last appearance in OATH for a while. This isn’t the place for me right now but before I go I am going to call Jonathan Cage’s number.

ABRAMS: How will you do that?

FINALE: ...a Deathmatch.

Abrams wanted to continue but The Goddamn Butcher Man did not. He removed his clip mic and walked out of frame. Abrams was pleased, another deep dive in the can.

SINGLES MATCH

Jonathan Cage w/ Ramona Holiday vs. Stephanie Matsuda

“Forget To Remember” by Mudvayne kicked up and “The Eternal” Jonathan Cage came to the ring accompanied by Finale’s ex-wife Ramona Holiday. It was an odd scene because Holiday didn’t really look like she wanted to be out there. It seemed that the only reason that Holiday was out there was to twist the knife into Finale’s wound.

MEARS: I wonder when we will get an explanation.

PETRIE: Explanation for what?

MEARS: What is the nature of the relationship between Ramona Holiday and Jonathan Cage?

PETRIE: Seems like they both want to fuck over Finale. A just cause if you ask me.

“The Day One Pledge” Stephanie “Cloud” Matsuda was out next. Reeling from the loss of the Intrepid Championship at Brutalism, Matsuda was all business when she got to the ring. The referee called for the bell and Cage tried to jump Matsuda but she caught him with a spinning heel kick. Cage was forced out of the ring and Matsuda was instantly after him when she vaulted over the top rope and caught Cage with a hurricanranna that took him down to the floor.

MEARS: Stephanie Matsuda has to be upset with losing the Intrepid Championship last week.

PETRIE: Especially to a fat fuck like Allen Chaney.

Matsuda popped up and stood face to face with Ramona Holiday. Matsuda warned her not to get involved and Holiday just scoffed. Cage got himself back in the ring and when Matsuda tried to re-enter he cracked her right in the face with a Shadow Kick (Superkick). Cage covered, 1..2! Matsuda kicked out.

The Eternal applied an arm wrench but Matsuda reversed it with an arm wrench of her own and she took Cage over with a snapmare. Matsuda took off toward the ropes and came back with a sliding lariat. Matsuda covered 1..2..! Cage was able to kick out. Matsuda was not deterred, she climbed to the top rope and set up for some HIGH RISK OFFENSE but Cage shoved the referee into the ropes and Matsuda lost her footing.

PETRIE: Looks like Matsuda is about to lose again. Tough run she’s having.

The Citadel was booing the shit out of Cage as he ascended to the top rope. Cage had Matsuda positioned for a superplex but The Day One Pledge hit him with several quick jabs to the midsection and shoved him from the top rope. Cage landed with a thud and Matsuda quickly came off the top rope with Cloud 9 (Corkscrew Shooting Star)! Matsuda hit it perfectly and Holiday just shook her head outside the ring. Matsuda hooked the leg and the referee counted the pin. 1..2..3! The Citadel popped and Matsuda seemed much happier than when she came to the ring.

CRYBABY: Here is your winner, “The Day One Pledge” Stephanie “Cloud” Matsuda!

Matsuda had exactly no time to celebrate because Finale had hopped the barricade and entered the ring. Matsuda gladly stood aside as Finale threw himself on top of Cage and started hammering on The Eternal.

MEARS: I am told that the Deathmatch between Jonathan and Finale has been made official for next week but it looks like Finale wants to get it started tonight!

PETRIE: He’s a coward to attack him from behind.

Finale sent Cage into a corner and looked to batter him some more but Holiday entered the ring and hit her ex-husband with a low blow. Matsuda seemed to briefly consider getting involved but ultimately she left the ring. This was not her fight.

Cage shot out of the corner and blasted Finale right in the face with a Shadow Kick (Superkick)! Holiday looked pleased as Finale dropped to the mat. Cage hefted him up and dropped him with a Dream Killer (Omega Driver) for good measure.

PETRIE: When is Finale going to learn? Cage has his number. He should forego this Deathmatch next week and just leave. Project: Honor is likely a safer environment for this idiot.

While Holiday stood over her ex-husband, Cage exited the ring and pulled a tool box out from underneath. He rooted around inside the metal box for a few moments before he pulled out a hammer and chisel.

MEARS: Uh...what the heck is he doing?

Cage was back in the ring and Finale was starting to rise. Cage put a boot on his throat and then a knee on his left arm. Holiday spread the fingers on Finale’s left hand out and we could see that he was still wearing his wedding ring.

PETRIE: Can’t hold on to the past Rory!

The Eternal positioned the chisel just below Finale’s wedding ring and was poised to bring the hammer down and remove The Buffalo Butcher’s finger! The fans were horrified. Even Ramona looked somewhat regretful. Cage on the other hand (no pun intended) looked like a kid on Christmas morning.

MEARS: What exactly do we pay FORCE Security for?

Just as Cage was set to bring the hammer down onto the hilt of the chisel, Finale freed himself. Before the brawl could continue FORCE Security finally entered the ring and separated all three of the concerned parties. Finale couldn’t believe that this is when they chose to act and let out a primal scream of frustration.

The scene opened up in the parking lot of The Citadel. We heard the crunching of gravel as a car pulled up and took a parking spot. From there, we saw the car doors open and a pair of women climbed out. They walked around to the trunk of the car.

ALEX: Is Toronto always this damn cold this time of year? Jeez.

KALLIE: It's not so bad, really.

Alex shook her head as she popped the trunk.

ALEX: You're from Colorado. I take your opinion on what cold weather is with a grain of salt.

The two giggled and then gave each other a smile as they saw the OATH Tag Team Championship belts sitting on top of their bags. Alex promptly grabbed hers and proceeded to put it around her waist, making sure it was all nice and snug.

KALLIE: You know, just because it's a belt doesn't mean you have to wear it as one all the time, right?

Alex laughed as she straightened it out, and grabbed her own back, with Kallie doing the same, putting her belt over the handle of her roll on bag.

ALEX: I don't tell you what to do with your belt, you don't tell me what to do with mine. Besides, it won't fit in my bag. I'm going to have to get a bigger one.

Kallie rolled her eyes and rubbed her temples.

ALEX: Still doesn't feel real.

KALLIE: I know, right? But we did it. These are ours for now and they can't take the accomplishment away from us. No one can.

ALEX: You're right, bestie.

Alex gave Kallie a playful nudge and then closed the trunk and headed towards the employee entrance of The Citadel, with Kallie right beside her.

ALEX: Some people didn't think we could win these bad boys, you know? That we lacked that certain killer instinct. It sure seemed like the thought of them losing even entered Minoru's mind before we did it.

KALLIE: Minoru is Minoru. He will do what he will do.

Alex nodded as they kept a wide berth from the entrance of Pillar & Post this time, still wary of people after the last time they were so friendly with the fans.

KALLIE: And now, in our first defense ever, we face off against The Crawfords. In the main event, no less!

That last statement brought a smile to Alex's face.

ALEX: You know, I try to keep the words "Act like you've been there before" in my head after Brutalism but I just...can't. This is new territory for both of us and excuse me if I geek out a little bit in the process. I've only been at this like 9 months and to be called a champion seems surreal at times. But we earned it.. Every step of the way, we earned it.

KALLIE: Yeah, we did.

Alex opened the side door and let Kallie walk in first, quickly following her inside. From there, they quickly navigated the halls to their own locker room. They dropped their bags and Alex took off her belt, dropping in on her bag and paced around the room for a second.

KALLIE: You nervous about The Crawfords?

Alex shrugged her shoulders a bit.

ALEX: Maybe a little bit? They haven't had the easiest time here in OATH with setback after setback. And yet they are still here, and ready to fight us. That says something about their character. And I have to respect them for that alone, we've seen plenty of teams come and go since we started teaming.

Kallie nodded her head as she took a seat on a bench near the far wall.

KALLIE: We have. It's a whole different playing field since that day. Got to stay focused and stay on our toes. It's one thing to win those titles, it's a whole different thing to keep them.

Alex smiled a bit, pulling her hair up into a ponytail with an elastic she had around her wrist.

ALEX: That's true. Let's keep rocking it though. Keep doing it the way we've been doing it.

KALLIE: Speed and grit?

Alex nodded her head and started her stretching trying to get loose before things got hectic.

ALEX: Speed and grit. We might be little, but we are fierce, right?

KALLIE: Right. And nothing can stop us when we put our minds to it. The Crawfords might be family, but we are besties and we got each other's backs. Let's go out there and show them exactly why we are the best team in this company.

Alex held her fist out in Kallie's direction and Kallie leaned forward to fist bump her as the two started getting ready for their big main event. The scene faded to black.

OATH TABULA RASA CHAMPIONSHIP SUBMISSIONS COUNT ANYWHERE

El Diablo Blanco vs. James Edwards © w/ Johnny Draco

Okay so these Submissions Count Anywhere Matches have taken place all over the arena grounds throughout James Edwards’ record breaking reign but for the second time in a row the match would at least start in the ring. El Diablo Blanco made his entrance -- Diablitos of all shapes and sizes were on their feet. El D was still showing the injuries from his 200 Light Tube Match at the last Catalyst.

“The Burning Heart” James Edwards came to the ring with Johnny Draco following behind him. To say that Draco seemed unhappy to be out there would be an understatement. Edwards entered the ring and shared a nod of respect with El D before the bell rang.

MEARS: At Brutalism James Edwards broke the record for Tabula Rasa Championship defenses. He looks to break his own record tonight with another victory.

PETRIE: Edwards has been dominant as TR Champion and he’ll probably continue his reign tonight.

MEARS: No faith in El D, Bad Mood?

PETRIE: He admittedly sucks at submissions. How is he going to win a submission match? Let’s not forget that we saw this idiot challenge for this title in a submission match before.

MEARS: And he was unsuccessful.

PETRIE: Fucking exactly.

The match started with Edwards cracking El D right in the chest with a high roundhouse kick that caught The Backyard Phenom off guard. Edwards sent El D hard into a corner but when Edwards rushed in El D popped a leg up and caught Edwards in the face with a high boot. Edwards was staggered back to the center of the ring and El D took him down with a chop block. The Diablo Nation popped as El D tried to apply an ankle lock but his technique was, well, it was shit.

The champion was easily able to kick El D away and then rolled forward to regroup. El D charged in at the champion but got caught with a stinging knife edge chop followed up by a Mongolian chop that dropped El D to a knee. Edwards backed into the ropes and came back with a shining wizard that caught El D right on the bridge of the nose. Edwards caught El D in a gator roll and transitioned into a rear naked choke.

MEARS: Both of these men are still feeling the effects of their respective contests last weekend. I do not expect this contest to last long.

PETRIE: Considering that Edwards chose this stipulation and El D couldn’t submit a toddler I would say that your prediction is spot the fuck on.

The Diablo Nation tried to will El D to the ropes. Draco watched from the outside with his arms crossed, he wanted to be in the ring fighting for the title himself. The referee asked El D if he wanted to quit but the resilient challenger refused. El D was able to get up on all fours and then to his feet with Edwards still hanging on to the sleeper. El D threw his body back and sandwiched Edwards between the mat and himself.

Both competitors were down now but El D was up to his feet thanks to the support from The Citadel. Edwards tried to shoot on El D but El D caught him with a knee to the chin and then drove him into the mat with a spinebuster! The audience knew what was coming as El D positioned himself at Edwards’ head. El D took off toward the ropes, came back, leaped over Edwards’ prone body, hit the other ropes and then drove The Backyard Elbow into the heart of James Edwards! El D went for a cover but quickly remembered that this was a submission match.

PETRIE: Jesus fucking Christ are you kidding me?

MEARS: That’s instinct taking over.

PETRIE: That’s stupidity taking over.

Draco threw his hands up on the outside. He couldn’t believe that the person getting an opportunity instead of him didn’t even understand the rules of the match. El D applied a grounded side headlock but The Burning Heart was able to fight up to his feet. El D is not a submissions expert, that much was clear when Edwards easily broke El D’s grip and transitioned into Foxfire (Heel Hook)! El D was trapped in the middle of the ring and Draco just watched, clearly miffed that Edwards was about to retain again.

Thing is, El D does not give up that easy. He was trapped and he did not have the technical prowess to get out of this hold. The fans tried to cheer him on but their attention was divided when Tiffany Lynn Page came strutting to the ring, once again armed with her bottle of champagne. Draco glanced in her direction but then started cheering Edwards on, slapping the ring apron. Edwards noticed the crowd reaction and turned to see Tiffany up on the apron. The Tabula Rasa Champion was irate and he broke the hold of his own accord.

MEARS: Oh no. James knew that this was going to happen.

PETRIE: Tiffany is trying to right an injustice. She made a mistake last week and she wants to fix that.

MEARS: How does getting involved in this match fix what happened at Brutalism?

PETRIE: We’re about to find out!

Edwards engaged Tiffany on the apron and was shouting in her face. Fearing for his manager’s safety, Draco slipped into the ring and tried to break up the altercation between the two. Tiffany kept repeating, in a shrill tone, “It should be you Johnny!” and Draco grabbed the bottle. Tiffany refused to let go so Draco yanked on it harder and smashed Edwards in the face with it! Edwards was out cold! Draco could not believe what he had done!

MEARS: Oh no!

PETRIE: A mistake! A harmless mistake!

MEARS: Hardly harmless!

El D was back up to his feet and he saw everything that had happened! Edwards was bleeding from his forehead but El D didn’t go after him -- he went after Draco! El D sent Draco sailing over the top rope to the floor and Tiffany retreated. El D turned back to the referee and to Edwards. El D refused to take advantage of the situation, he moved to check on Edwards but even in his groggy state, Edwards pulled El D into Foxfire again!

PETRIE: Only El D could take a gift wrapped championship victory and fucked it up.

But his technique suffered and El D was able to transition it into a cross-legged tombstone stretch! The pain of this hold, exacerbated by Edwards’ head trauma, caused the champion to pass out. The referee had no choice but to call the match in favour of The Backyard Phenom.

CRYBABY: Here is your winner and NEW OATH Pro Wrestling Tabula Rasa Champion, “The Backyard Phenom” El Diablo Blanco!

The Citadel went insane! El D was handed the Tabula Rasa Championship but he could not enjoy his victory. This is not how he wanted it to happen. El D reluctantly held up the championship. He dropped to a knee to check on Edwards as Draco and Tiffany argued on the ramp.

“Shimmy Shimmy Ya” began playing and Allen Chaney emerged from the back with a huge shit-eating grin on his face, the Intrepid title over his shoulder as the crowd booed loudly. He took his time walking down the ramp and over to the announce desk, just standing there posing in front of Matt Mears and Ben Petrie with the title belt for a good long time before grabbing a microphone and heading into the ring. He let the boos keep coming for a little bit.

CHANEY: It’s… it’s funny how many people keep telling me I’m delusional. It’s funny how many people keep using that word and how many of those people aren’t as successful as I am and how NONE of those people are currently holding the Intrepid Championship.

Allen took a moment to stop and look at his championship before returning to the matter at hand.

CHANEY: It’s downright hilarious how many of you seem to think you have the answer or the key to beating me and yet here I stand, 9 and 0. You all think you have me figured out and when the time comes to step up you just ‘Yes and’ me like I’m back in improv class. Maybe there is someone in the back who can stop me. Maybe there’s someone who hasn’t been signed yet who’s going to show up and put me in my place. Well until that person shows up I am going to be here every show with a microphone, triumphantly but figuratively wagging my genitals at the world and daring someone to kick. You all say I’ll get what I deserve and you were right. I deserved to be the Intrepid Champion.

Allen stopped in his tracks and looked over to the commentary desk where Mears and Petrie were seated.

CHANEY: There is ONE thing I wanted to finally address while I was out here… some unpleasantness between myself and the commentary team that I feel needs to be put to bed. No, management didn’t put me up to this. I wanted to come at this from a place of sincerity and understanding so let me just…

Allen took a deep breath before making direct eye contact with both Mears and Petrie.

CHANEY: I feel like an apology is in order.

Allen sounded sincere and though they both remained watry it seemed as though the commentary team was at least willing to hear Allen out.

CHANEY: I have a much thicker skin than most folks, but Ben… a lot of people like me out there don’t. And though I absolutely can take it I feel like maybe you are alienating viewers when you do things like call me a ‘fat fuck’. So… with that in mind I feel like maybe it would be cool of you to just...go ahead and apologize. Not to me, but to all the folks watching at home whose feelings you’ve hurt by claiming that I deserve less respect because of my weight.

The audience was booing so loud. Petrie took off his headset and stood up but Mears went off mic and we could see that he was talking to him. Petrie eventually settled down and took his seat once more.

CHANEY: You don’t have to do it right away, buddy. I know you need to be all cool and flippant about this but I WILL say I already have spoken to HR about this so it’s….possible you’re gonna have to take some sensitivity classes. I think they’ll do you a lot of good. Anyway, I just came out here to pop a rating. I’ll see you guys later when they line up a few open-mic’ers for me to stomp on.

Allen smiled and waved at the commentary desk as he rolled out of the ring and made his way to the back.

PETRIE: I hate that ffffffff-

MEARS: Easy now.

PETRIE: --fffffellow.

The camera cut to backstage, where we could see Erika and Nicky Crawford getting warmed up for their upcoming match against The Sweet Treats.

NICKY: So how you feelin, Sis?

Erika grit her teeth and held her shoulder, before looking back to her brother, smiling, saying...

ERIKA: Better than ever, Nicky.

Nicky could tell that Erika was lying, don’t ask how, it’s a sibling thing.

NICKY: You don’t have to lie to me, sis. I know you’re still banged up from the cage match.

Erika's eyes went wide. She was shocked, but she tried her best to compose herself and continued.

ERIKA: Uhh… Umm… No I’m not… I’m right as rain! I feel as fit as a fiddle… I’m-

NICKY: You’re still hurting. But it’s okay, E. Because you're going to be amazing. Sure, this match is one of the biggest in our lives. But you are one of the best wrestlers I’ve ever seen… okay?

Erika sighed, knowing it was time to fess up.

ERIKA: I… I guess you’re right Nicky. I’m scared. I don’t want to cost us our match… this is massive for us! The Crawfords getting a shot at the OATH Tag Team Championships? That would’ve been unheard of before Brutalism… but now… now that we’ve beaten Angel and Summer for, hopefully, the last time for the foreseeable future, we finally have a shot at gold in OATH! I just…

Erika's face dropped.

ERIKA: I don’t want to be the reason we lose the match.

NICKY: Hey sis… come on now…

Nicky pulled her in for a hug.

NICKY: We are going to be a-okay. You wanna know why?

Erika looked up at her brother

ERIKA: Why?

NICKY: Because you are the toughest girl I know. You’ve been through a lot… but you’re still here today! That’s one of the reasons I love ya, E. You’ve been through it all and you’ve still got a smile on your face… imagine what El D thinks of you and how far you’ve come. I reckon he is so goddamn proud of you right now.

Erika smiled at the kind words from her brother, he always knows just what to say.

NICKY: And even if we don’t win tonight, we are going to make El D proud with our performance because we’re gonna give it our all out there, even if we’re still hurting… but it doesn’t matter. Because we are The Crawfords! We’ve pushed over every hurdle that’s been put in front of us so far in OATH… we’ve toppled Social Elite once and for all… and we are going to go out there and in the main event we are going to give it our best… and potentially get us the Tag Team Championships.

ERIKA: You’re right, Nicky. We do have what it takes to put on a great match! Especially against the Sweet Treats. They are the champs for a reason.

NICKY: That’s right. They are the ones to beat at the moment. So don’t feel too bad if we can’t beat them. Because they are seriously one of the best teams in OATH today.

ERIKA: Yeah… Yeah you’re right!

Erika stood up and jumped up and down, warming up.

NICKY: You ready to do this?

ERIKA: You know it.

In the background we could hear their theme start up, Nicky and Erika looked at each other, smiled, and burst out the locker room towards the stage.

• MAIN EVENT • OATH TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

TAG TEAM MATCH

The Crawfords vs. Sweet Treats ©

The main event had the audience divided. The Crawfords’ win in the cage at Brutalism had endeared them even more with the fans in The Citadel. In any other instance The Crawfords probably would have been the clear fan favourites but they were going up against the new leaders of the division, The Sweet Treats.

PETRIE: Is every Tag Team Title match going forward going to be a “respectful” contest? Fuck me, makes me sick.

MEARS: I thought that you enjoyed the match at Brutalism.

PETRIE: Yeah it was the best tag team match OATH has ever seen but too much of this “no you’re the best” shit makes me wanna fuckin’ yack.

MEARS: Personally I enjoy the respect that we are seeing in this division.

PETRIE: Someone needs to shake this shit up.

Both teams made their entrances and shared a handshake before the bell rang. Even though Nicky told his sister that he believed in her, her giant spill in their cage match a week ago had left her at less than one hundred percent so he started the match off against Kallie Reznik. The two exchanged some distinctly cruiserweight offense, trading arm drag for arm drag until Kallie popped Nicky with a step up enziguiri that sent him under the bottom rope to the outside.

Kallie took a bow that popped the crowd while Erika dropped off the apron to talk strategy with her brother. While they conversed, Kallie leaped over the top rope and took both of The Crawfords down with a tope suicida. Kallie was quick to get Nicky back into the ring and she made the tag to Alex Andrews. After sending Nicky across the ring with an Irish whip Sweet Treats planted him with Double Elysiums (Bicycle Kicks). Alex quickly put Nicky in a camel clutch and Kallie smashed him in the face with a running knee. Alex made the cover 1..2! Erika broke up the fall with a springboard leg drop to the back of Alex’s head.

MEARS: Every time we see Sweet Treats out here they have improved. They have only been teaming together since September and we have seen them grow as a tandem.

PETRIE: Can’t say it ain’t impressive but sooner or later they are going to need to find that killer instinct or their whole world is gonna come crashin’ down.

MEARS: You don’t believe in Speed And Grit? PETRIE: I think they are too sweet for their own good.

MEARS: Too sweet you say?

PETRIE: Oh fuck off.

Erika dragged her brother over to their corner and then made the tag. Erika hopped over the top rope and popped Alex in the face with a superkick that knocked Alex into a standing stupor. Nicky was up and with his sister they put Alex on the mat with a leg sweep/spinning heel kick. Alex was folded up and she rolled back onto her knees only to get rocked with Project Crawford (Meet in the Middle)! Erika dove into a cover. 1..2..! Alex kicked out at the last second and Kallie was halfway into the ring. Kallie breathed a sigh of relief but Erika went right back on the attack.

Erika hauled Alex up to her feet and shot her into the ropes. On Alex’s return Erika leap frogged over her and Alex hit the opposing ropes. Erika turned around just a second too late and Alex was able to cut her in half with a spear. Erika screamed on the canvas, her injured back was pulsing in pain. Alex covered. 1..2..! Erika was able to kick out but it was obvious that she was in deep trouble. Alex stalked Erika and when the latter got to her feet she was planted with an Alex Crusher (Cutter). Erika was laid out and Alex made the tag to Kallie.

MEARS: Sweet Treats are cooking here Bad Mood.

PETRIE: The Crawfords never should have taken this match. Erika is clearly still fucked up from that cage match.

MEARS: Would you turn down a chance to become a champion in OATH?

PETRIE: If I had fallen off a cage a week prior then yeah I’d probably try to get a title match rescheduled.

The Wolfcub climbed to the top rope and Alex shot Erika toward her with an Irish whip. Kallie came off the top rope with a front flip seated senton that smushed Erika into the mat. Kallie covered. 1..2..! Nicky came into the ring to break up the fall with a boot to the back of Kallie’s head but as he went to get back up Alex caught him with Brain Death (Step Up Axe Kick)! With Nicky down, Alex hauled Erika up and hit her with a backstabber that propelled Erika right into a diving corkscrew neckbreaker from Kallie -- Skittle Scramble! Kallie made the cover. 1..2..3!

CRYBABY: Here are your winners and STILL OATH Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champions, Alex Andrews & Kallie Reznik, Sweet Treats!

Sweet Treats let out screams of joy. They had their hands raised high as they were handed back their OATH Tag Team Titles and they raised them high for all in The Citadel to see. Nicky crawled over to his sister to console her but it was obvious that she was in a great deal of pain.

MEARS: A terrific victory for Sweet Treats but that is not the story here Bad Mood. Erika Crawford is hurt.

PETRIE: It’s her own fuckin’ fault. No one told her to jump off that cage.

In the midst of their celebration, Sweet Treats noticed that Erika was clearly injured and they went to check on their opponent. As both teams convened, they were oblivious to the trio that had entered the ring.

MEARS: What the heck are these jerks doing here?

PETRIE: Ease up on the language Mears.

Newman directed traffic from the outside as Roddy Zalez, Doc Knockem, and Fagoo attacked. Zalez cracked Nicky in the back of the head with a running knee strike while Knockem turned Alex inside out with a running clothesline. Fagoo planted Kallie with an exploder suplex. All of the competitors in the main event were down save for one.

MEARS: This is a horrible situation for Erika Crawford to be in.

PETRIE: The Organization are about to do her a favour. If Dr. Ernest refuses to do her job properly then Newman & Co. will make sure that Erika takes the necessary time off.

Erika got to her feet and could barely stand. She stood facing all three members of The Organization while Newman laughed like the sadistic prick that he is from ringside. Erika brushed her hair out of her face and held up her hands, she was ready to fight.

MEARS: Erika Crawford is brave but she needs to consider career longevity here.

The Organization closed in on Erika. Things were looking grim for her until the crowd exploded with cheers! Super Kawaii Thunder Liger Squadron charged to the ring and slid in under the bottom rope. Newman called to his charges and they all bailed out of the ring before the fight could continue.

MEARS: Seems that The Organization has no interest in a fair fight.

PETRIE: They were about to be ganged up on by six people! How is that fair? MEARS: Your mental gymnastics are impressive.

PETRIE: How dare you.

The Organization regrouped with Newman at the foot of the ramp as all three tag teams in the ring stood tall. Sweet Treats went to collect their Tag Team Title belts but found that Minoru and Super Tiger had picked them up. There was a moment of tension before SKTLS handed the titles over and then pointed to the Last Resort banner hanging from the ceiling. Alex and Kallie gave them a nod as Conviction 47 went off the air.

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Results: • SKTLS def. Your Worst Nightmare

• Leah Aguero def. Adrestia Nyx • Stephanie Matsuda def. Jonathan Cage

• El Diablo Blanco def. James Edwards; New Tabula Rasa Champion

• Sweet Treats def. The Crawfords; Still Tag Team Champions