LIVEWIRE 16

Episode 16

January 6th, 2021

The Citadel in Toronto, Ontario

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A cold open. That’s a new one. The interior of OATH Vice President Oscar Barlow’s office looked more like the bachelor apartment from hell. Clothes strewn about along with empty takeout boxes and a plethora of empty liquor bottles. If you’re like me then you feel like you can smell this scene through your screen.

The Veep did his best casual lean on his desk but the poor bastard looked like he hadn’t slept in days. He sported all the Hallmarks of a man on a monumental bender; unshaven, hair hastily pushed into place, a wrinkled suit -- you know the look. Oscar tried his best to kick some of the debris out of the camera frame.

BARLOW: We’re back. But more than that we are thriving! Livewire is a unique organism that lives in the OATH ecosystem and I assure you that Livewire is going to be a very different product than what my brother-in-law produces on Conviction.

By the face Oscar made you’d think that speaking of his brother-in-law was causing him physical pain. Hard to say for sure what caused his grimace, maybe he almost puked in his mouth.

BARLOW: We’ve been gearing up for this rebranding for some time. I’ve had the most unique street artists and creative minds working day and night to create a new feel for Livewire. If OATH wants to treat us like the red headed stepchild then that’s how we’re gonna act.

Pretty on the nose but nothing about this was subtle so why even try to fake it. Speaking of the nose, Oscar may have the world record for sharp sniffs in a thirty second time span. Twitchy fucker.

BARLOW: Tonight is Livewire 16 but I consider it episode one. The first of literally thousands as we present real professional wrestling. It’s violent, it’s obscene, it’s unsanitary. We are creators, we are destroyers, we are Livewire.

That probably sounded better in his head but nevertheless it was time to kick off the first episode of Livewire at this point, which is great because we get to see some wrestling and not this middle aged dorm room.

“Something Good” by The Damned Things kicked up and we got the opening video package for Livewire. The jib camera scanned the audience before the shot faded to ringside with May O’Neil and Vince Valerie.

O’NEIL: Welcome wrestling fans to episode sixteen of OATH Pro Wrestling Livewire! I am May O’Neil alongside my broadcast colleague “The Dandy Braggart” Vince Valerie.

VALERIE: Twenty twenty one. A new year. A time to set goals, make plans, and better yourself.

O’NEIL: Do you have a New Year’s Resolution there Dandy?

VALERIE: I do in fact. I really want to increase Nevaeh’s social media presence. I really want her to break through this year, you understand.

O’NEIL: Can’t say that I do. Who is Nevaeh?

VALERIE: Are you serious? She is my nine month old Lhasa Apso. She has OCD.

O’NEIL: …

VALERIE: Nevaeh is heaven spelled backwards and I think that is a perfect name for her because she is my own personal definition of bliss. I love her.

O’NEIL: That’s really great Dandy. Would you like to know what I love?

VALERIE: Wearing merch for bands that you’ve never listened to?

O’NEIL: Yes. But I also love pro wrestling and that’s what we’ve got here tonight. We have six debuting wrestlers across four matches. Tyler Matthews, Liz Karlson, Brendon Phoenix, and The Organization have all come to make their name in OATH. We’ll see what this new class has to offer.

VALERIE: They are all quite fortunate to come to Livewire on this, a most auspicious evening. Tonight El Diablo Blanco will give up and die in the middle of the ring.

O’NEIL: I know you don’t like him but that’s a really fucked up thing to say. El D went toe to toe with OATH World Champion Reo Ojima a few weeks ago and he nearly beat the old bastard! El D would be World Champion right now if it wasn’t for the match being restarted.

VALERIE: The match was restarted because El D lacks ring awareness. He did not see that Ojima clearly had a rope break.

O’NEIL: Well the referee didn’t see it at first either so let’s not put the owness on El D.

VALERIE: He embarrassed this brand and he should fall on his sword for it tonight. He should lay down and hand the Livewire Championship to Oscar Barlow.

O’NEIL: Considering that he is defending the title tonight against a man who has beaten him in the past, “The Resident Asshole” Kasey Kash, he might not leave tonight with the title.

VALERIE: Kash is no better. He used to be ruthless, he used to be controversial, and now he is none of those things. He has gone a little soft.

O’NEIL: Kasey just entered War Games and won. Soft is not a word I would use to describe him. Can The Resident Asshole best The Backyard Phenom tonight or will El D continue his historic reign as OATH Livewire Champion? We will find out tonight so ramblers let’s get ramblin!

A camera started up, which appeared to be outside. Tyler Fuckin’ Matthews walked into frame, lit cigarette in his mouth. He took a drag, threw it to the side, and started to speak.

MATTHEWS: So… OATH Pro Wrestling, the premiere company in professional wrestling. The land where Tyler Fuckin’ Matthews makes his in ring return after many years away from the sport, and I come to find out that the rules on Livewire are… well… a little more relaxed… a little bit like the old backyard rules. I grew up wrestling in backyards with little to no rules. This is a massive advantage for me. So just consider this the start of my journey in OATH, because I’m shooting for the moon, and at Livewire 16… Tyler Fuckin’ Matthews comes home.

SINGLES MATCH

Eiji Hanzo vs. Tyler Matthews

Our first debut match of the evening was on deck. Eiji Hanzo came to the ring without his sister in tow, which is bound to drum up discussion considering the future of Hanzogun. Tyler Fuckin’ Matthews on the other hand did not come to the ring alone. He was flanked by two people who were dressed in identical black clothing and masks. The audience in The Citadel wasn’t sure what to make of Matthews’ companions.

VALERIE: Oh look he brought friends! That’s nice.

O’NEIL: Perhaps he knows them from his days as a backyard wrestler. I wonder if Matthews and El D know each other?

VALERIE: I imagine that the backyard community is as vast as my hatred of it. But it’s possible that they crossed paths.

The bell rang and Matthews completely floored Eiji with a rocket kick. In a flash, Matthews sent Eiji into the ropes and then put him down with a running back elbow. Eiji crawled to the corner, maybe forgetting that this was a singles match. Idiot. Eiji got to his feet but was immediately blasted with a running big boot.

VALERIE: Perhaps Eiji should stick to tag team matches in the future.

O’NEIL: Tyler Matthews is showing Eiji no quarter. This is a tactical destruction.

Matthews took both of his thumbs and pressed them into Eiji’s eyes and the referee couldn’t do much about it. Eiji was able to shove Matthews away but was quickly levelled with a roaring elbow. Eiji was laying in a pile on the mat as Matthews paced to the opposing corner. As poor Eiji started to rise, Matthews pointed at him from across the ring and shouted “Off with his head!” before Matthews took off and smoked Eiji with a discus lariat! Eiji landed hard on the back of his neck and Matthews fell into a cover for a near fall.

VALERIE: Eiji did not see that coming.

O’NEIL: Kind of hard to see when someone just tried to push your eyeballs through the back of your head.

VALERIE: Perfectly legal on Livewire.

O’NEIL: Still kind of a dick move.

The Asheville native glanced over at his mysterious companions and they both nodded in his direction. This sent Matthews into a different gear as he battered Eiji relentlessly on the mat. Matthews dragged Eiji over to the bottom rope and pressed Eiji’s face into it by pressing his knee into the back of Eiji’s head! The referee applied the five count but Matthews’ didn’t really have to listen. Matthews grabbed Eiji by the hair and forced him to stand. In an instant Eiji was doubled over by a boot to the midsection and was driven into the mat with The G.L.O.A.T. (Spike Piledriver)!

O’NEIL: This isn’t a match. This is a public service announcement directed at the OATH roster and the message is that if you get into the ring with Tyler Matthews you are risking serious injury.

VALERIE: That is what a debut should be. Mr. Matthews is showing a ruthlessness that will serve him well in the future.

The audience was silently watching, as you do with a murder. Matthews dragged his thumb across his throat. He probably didn’t need to do this next bit but he wanted to make a statement. Matthews lifted Eiji up in an inverted fireman’s carry and then dropped him on the crowd of his head yet again with The Death Of You (Psycho Driver). Matthews was quick to cover and secure the three count.

CRYBABY: Here is your winner, Tyler Fuckin’ Matthews!

“The Black” by Asking Alexandria started playing. Matthews remained in the ring just long enough to get his hand raised and then was on his way to the back, followed closely by #1 and #2.

NASTY: Laaaaaaaaaadies and gentlemen, but mainly the ladies out there, welcome to the single greatest radio show that you can treat your ears to, Morning Dash! I’m Dash Nasty, joined as always by the ever lovely Jamie James. How’re you doing today, Jamie?

JAMIE: I’m doing great, Dash. Thanks for asking.

NASTY: Of course. I want to get right to it now. To start us off here this morning we’ve managed to get a sit down interview with the one and only, Kasey Kash!

The room filled with applause from the two radio hosts as Kash walked into the room, sat down, and put the headphones on.

KASH: Mornin’ you two. Cheers for havin’ me on the show.

NASTY: Anytime Kase. Can I call you Kase? Or is that something only your “mates” can call you?

KASH: Mate, you can call me whatever feels most comfortable to you, my G.

NASTY: Easy as then, Kase. So to start us off then, what’s the origin behind the name “Kasey Kash”? Because Kash isn’t your real last name, right?

JAMIE: Is it actually not?

Kasey laughed, loving the dynamic between the two.

KASH: Yeah man, somethin’ like that. My real first name is Kasey, so I used that, and “Kasey Kash” was coined by my father since I was doing backyard wrestling with him. My mates and he used to do ring announcing, so one show he just called me “Kasey Kash” when I was making my entrance and it kinda stuck, so when I got into the biz I thought I’d honor him by using it when I debuted. I was supposed to debut with him under my real name, Kasey Haste, his name was Robert Haste, so it was gonna be “The Hastes”, but after his passing I didn’t wanna continue using that name. Kinda to honor him again, like that was his legacy, I want my own legacy… if that makes any sense at all.

Kash chuckled and scratched his cheek.

JAMIE: Aww, that’s lovely to hear Kasey. To move onto another subject here, you’ve got a match coming up against El Diablo Blanco at OATH’s Livewire 16 show. This question is a two parter…

KASH: Fire away.

JAMIE: First off, do you think that winning the first ever War Games match in OATH’s history has put you in the right mindset going into this match?

KASH: Well, I definitely think it’ll do wonders for me, comin’ in off the back of such a massive win like that… it changed me, you know? Like, I started that match, I survived until the end, not like its elimination or anything, but I was always on the receiving end of other teams advantage, and I survived the match... which was massive for me. But I knew what I had to do while I was in there, I felt like a cornered animal at times, like, I felt like that match has changed me even after the fact, like I’m a whole new Kasey. I’ve shaved my head before going into it, I’ve also shifted my focus from music squarely onto my wrestling career, cause I feel like wrestling could be massive for me, like this is what I was meant to do, not music, not art… wrestling. I mean, sure. I’m dropping a mixtape but that’s all older stuff from back in Aussie, that will be it for a while. Wrestling is my sole focus currently.

NASTY: Speaking of your music, do you think you’ll ever make a full return to that?

KASH: I dunno man, maybe after I’m done with wrestling? Like it’ll have to be a little down the road cause I want to be fully focused on wrestling. I can’t let anything else slip my mind and cost me another match cause I’m not one hundred percent focused on it, ya know?

JAMIE: Excellent point there Kasey… now onto my second part of my question -- do you hope that the third time is gonna be the charm here for your championship odds in OATH? Because you’ve had the shot against Jamie Emmerson for the Livewire Championship, then against FM Young for the Intrepid Championship which you had won at first, before the decision was overturned, which in the end you lost that matchup in convincing fashion. Going into your third championship shot here, this time against El Diablo Blanco, how do you feel?

Kash took a deep breath in and out, before composing himself and answering.

KASH: -expletive-, that’s an excellent question Jamie, well… I feel like this is do or die for me. Because I can’t really afford a third straight loss in championship matches in OATH, cause if I do I might not get another one for a long while. I’ll probably get passed over for the next up and coming young talent, but you know, tonight feels like it’ll be the night. I feel like I actually have a shot at this. Because against Jamie I was of the mindset that “she hasn’t faced anything like me before'' which in turn cost me the match, I wasn’t in the right frame of mind… and again against FM Young, I was a replacement opponent, I was thinking constantly “she isn’t prepared for me, no chance in hell she's ready” which, to be fair, did work, until it didn’t. But this match, I’ve faced El D before, I know what it’s like to be in the ring with him. I know how he is inside the ring, I know his strengths, and I know his weaknesses, one of which being a kick in the -expletive- behind the refs back, which I promised him I won’t do this time…

Kash, Nasty and James all laughed for a couple seconds, before Kash recovered and continued.

KASH: … in all seriousness, El D is one hell of an opponent, but I’ve already got a win over him. Sure that win has an asterisk next to it, but it’s a win nonetheless. That’ll play into the mind games of it, that’ll make El D wanna pull out all the stops to make sure that he gets the win, which… hopefully, will cause him to slip up and give me the win, and the Livewire Championship… which will be absolutely massive for my career.

NASTY: Well here’s hoping that you two tear it down tonight! Now ladies and gentlemen, coming up next we’ll keep the conversation with Kasey Kash flowing as we talk about life before wrestling, and his music career, stick around!

SINGLES MATCH

Liz Karlson vs. Annie Lapalm

The Citadel was happy to see the always positive Annie Lapalm back in action but that feeling dissipated due to “The Brick Shithouse” Liz Karlson coming to the ring and refusing to engage any of the fans that lined the ramp. Once in the ring, Karlson went immediately after Annie and cracked her with a palm strike that sent Annie through the ropes to the outside.

VALERIE: I like it! Ms. Karlson does not get paid by the hour.

O’NEIL: Annie Lapalm was just made aware of how this match is going to go. Liz is going for the jugular, it seems.

Once outside the ring Karlson sent Annie head first into the ring post head first. Annie was seeing stars and she staggered backward right into a snap German suplex from Karlson. Liz sat up and it appeared that she had conjured up something nasty in her noggin. Karlson went about tearing up the floor mats and exposed the concrete.

O’NEIL: This is unnecessary.

VALERIE: Perhaps Ms. Karlson deems it necessary. You only get one chance to make a first impression. Which is not great for Ms. Lapalm.

The referee did his best to dissuade Karlson of this notion for grievous bodily harm but Karlson told him to go fuck himself in no uncertain terms. The referee and fans alike were powerless to stop Karlson as she made for Annie. Annie on the other hand was not powerless as she darted toward Karlson but that only served Karlson. Annie found herself on the receiving end of a Get Fucked! fireman’s carry into a Samoan drop right onto the concrete!

VALERIE: Mr. Barlow promised us violence and Ms. Karlson has taken it upon herself to deliver.

Many in the audience were horrified. Those in the front row probably heard several of Annie’s ribs break from that little number. The referee seemed poised to call the match right then and there but Karlson opted to roll Annie into the ring before the referee could get a good look at her. Once in the ring Karlson hit Annie with a hard kick to the ribs. Annie let out in pain like someone had decapitated her child. She was hurt.

O’NEIL: I do hope that Barlow is fucking happy.

VALERIE: Ms. Lapalm knew the risks. This is not ballet.

O’NEIL: Ballet is notoriously punishing.

You had to respect the fight in Annie, she got herself to her feet but she couldn’t get completely vertical -- her ribs were buggered. Karlson honed in on Annie’s midsection and hit her with a knee lift to the solar plexus and Annie yelped. It was a sharp pain. Before Annie knew what was happening she was hit with the Lunch Money-Maker (Nasty Spike Brainbuster)!

Karlson sat up and was looking quite pleased with herself as she got up to her feet. Annie on the other hand was coughing blood onto the mat. The referee went to get a better look but Karlson came out of nowhere and blasted Annie with 3xF (Scorpio Rising)! Annie landed hard on her face and Karlson rolled her over before making a cover for the three count.

CRYBABY: Here is your winner, “The Brick Shithouse” Liz Karlson!

"Things Left To Say" by Mal Blum started playing. The Citadel was pretty quiet because the scene in the ring was SERIOUS. Annie was bleeding from the mouth and struggling for breath. The referee went to tend to her but Karlson yelled at him.

KARLSON: Raise my hand!

The referee was torn but he knew that the match would not truly be over unless someone’s hand was raised. Those are the rules! The referee quickly raised Karlson’s hand and then moved to check on Annie but Karlson grabbed his wrist.

KARLSON: Not long enough.

Once again the referee reluctantly raised Karlson’s hand. Trainers and medical staff led by Dr. Evelyn Ernest were now at ringside and ready to treat Annie. Karlson stood, pleased as punch, in the center of the ring without a semblance of regret.

SINGLES MATCH El Caliente Loco vs. Brendon Phoenix

Back from commercial and our third debut match was set to pop off. Fan favourite El Caliente Loco made his way to the ring and engaged the fans as personably as a man in a mask could. San Diego native Brendon Phoenix was out next and he had some supporters in the crowd. I suppose they knew him from his storied appearances on the independent circuit.

VALERIE: Brendon Phoenix. Journeyman wrestler trying to make his name in the big time. His first step...the juggernaut known as El Caliente Loco. O'NEIL: Are you being sarcastic? VALERIE: You know the answer to that question.

The start of the match was pleasant because the two men opted to preface the action with a handshake. After they separated they came together again for a lock up but Loco put Phoenix on the mat with an arm drag. Phoenix popped right back up and Loco went for another but Phoenix bashed him with an elbow smash and then pulled him into a lightning quick snap suplex.

O'NEIL: Excellent start from Brendon Phoenix.

VALERIE: He needs to be careful though, he can't let Caliente fire up. If he does, he's toast.

The Citadel liked what they were seeing from the newcomer and they were starting to come alive in support. Phoenix gathered Loco up and sent him into a corner with a sharp Irish whip but Loco jumped up to the top rope! Loco leaped backwards with a moonsault but Phoenix moved out of the way. Loco landed on his feet but Phoenix tattooed him with a huge knife edged chop.

VALERIE: I think my grandmother heard that and she's dead!

Loco was trying to rally now but Phoenix hit him with another chop that sent Loco reeling. Phoenix saw his opportunity and he put Loco head first into the mat with a running bulldog. Phoenix was quick to gather the spicy luchador up and he planted him with a thrusting ddt that wow’d the Toronto fans. Phoenix floated over into a cover for a near fall.

O'NEIL: Brendon close to picking up a victory in his debut!

It’s safe to say that Phoenix was feeling real confident at this point but when he went to stand Loco up he got hit with a high flipping dropkick to the chest! Phoenix wasn’t taken off his feet but Loco got the separation he was looking for. Just like my mother did. Loco rushed Phoenix but got caught with a roundhouse kick that dropped him. Brendon took to the ropes and landed on Loco with a Phoenix-Sault (Lionsault)! Phoenix hooked the leg but only got a two count.

VALERIE: This is where Caliente is most dangerous, when he's fighting from behind.

O'NEIL: We get it. You think he sucks.

VALERIE: What gave you that idea?

Can confirm that The Citadel had become fans of Phoenix at this point and he had to feel great about that. He probably felt pretty great when Loco stood up in a daze and Phoenix was able to catch Crazy Spice with Ashes to Ashes (Diving Neckbreaker)! It was a picture wrap for Loco when Phoenix made the cover and got the three count.

CRYBABY: Here is your winner, Brendon Phoenix!

“The Phoenix” by Fall Out Boy did not cue up. Let me tell you why that’s weird -- that’s Phoenix’s entrance music! Instead the lights cut out completely. I’m talking pitch black. Mind your pockets kind of dark. The Citadel silenced and then a heavenly chorus of voices called out.

♫ THERE IS A LIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT ♫

A lone spotlight hit the stage as the chorus continued and standing there in a lime green bomber jacket and turquoise slacks was OATH sponsor RC Lightlooker and by his side was his massive client “Howitzer” Buck Boon. Lightlooker adjusted his yellow tinted aviators before walking to the ring, Boon lumbering behind him. The two reached the bottom of the ramp and Lightlooker retrieved a microphone from his inside jacket pocket. The chorus faded out.

LIGHTLOOKER: WOW! Simply INCREDIBLE! That really was something Mr. Phoenix! Me and Howitzer were watching backstage and we are thoroughly IMPRESSED! So much so that I would like to offer you my managerial services!

Lightlooker walked up the ring steps and entered the ring. Boon entered the ring behind him and stood at his back. Big guy, very scary.

LIGHTLOOKER: I see something in you Mr. Phoenix! I think that I could take you to the TOP! You won here tonight and that is GREAT! But without my help you WILL have trouble navigating the political WATERS of this company. Help me help you Mr. Phoenix! Sign on the dotted line and come to the light!

Boon produced a clipboard and handed it to Lightlooker. Phoenix considered the offer for a moment as Lightlooker held the clipboard out in front of him. It was clear how The Citadel felt about all of this because they were booing the shit out of Lightlooker.

LIGHTLOOKER: How bout it kid? Ready to go to the TOP?

Phoenix mulled it over and then gently pushed the clipboard away. Without a word, Phoenix went to exit the ring. The human building that was Boon took one step to the side and got in Phoenix’s way. Lightlooker was quick to call the man mountain off and Phoenix exited through the ropes.

LIGHTLOOKER: Sure! Take some time! Big decision! At least take my CARD!

Lightlooker shouted but the decision was pretty obvious. Lightlooker realized this as Phoenix disappeared behind the curtain. El Caliente Loco was up to his feet and Lightlooker noticed his presence. There was a moment before Lightlooker spoke next.

LIGHTLOOKER: You fucking SUCK, you know that? I train you, I get you a contract, and you SHIT the bed. Get back to the fucking locker room you piece of GARBAGE.

Loco dropped his head in shame and a great many fans felt bad for Crazy Spice. Lightlooker clearly didn’t and for a brief moment he looked like he was going to punch Loco in the face. The trio moved to leave the ring as we cut to a commercial break.

TRIOS MATCH

The Organization vs. Scribbles & Ultramega UK

A special little treat for Livewire fans was up next as we got some Trios action. Don’t be gross. “Holiday” by Green Day kicked up and we got our first official look at The Organization. Led by their benefactor Newman, Roddy Zalez, Doc Knockem, and Fagoo came to the ring. Toronto was clearly familiar with Newman’s checkered past and they laid into the quartet with jeers and boos. The three competitors entered the ring and Zalez immediately started playing to the crowd who wanted nothing to do with him. Fagoo tried to get them going and Knockem -- well he just stood there looking tough.

O’NEIL: What an eclectic group here. They say that styles make fights and it seems like The Organization has every style covered.

VALERIE: From what I know, Mr. Newman has scoured the globe and put together the most exceptional group of talent that this industry has ever seen.

O’NEIL: Was it him who told you that?

VALERIE: Perhaps.

“The Weed Ladz” Ultramega UK were already in the ring with OATH’s favourite newsman and wrestler Scribbles. “The Young Dynasty” Roddy Zalez started the match off against Scribbles and he simply pie faced the pint sized wrestler across the ring. Scribbles took exception to this and hit the ropes. Like a toddler charging at a full grown adult Scribbles came at Zalez and got hit with a superkick to the knee and then a knee trembler to the face -- Wake Me Up. The Citadel was not happy about that but Zalez was happy to make a very arrogant cover, pushing Scribbles face into the mat for a one count.

VALERIE: Mr. Zalez showing some spirit with that cover!

O’NEIL: Kind of showing that he’s an asshole.

VALERIE: Some call that spirit!

Zalez got Scribbles up and the little bastard actually caught Zalez with a forearm smash to the face. Zalez was horrified and covered his face obnoxiously. He couldn’t have anyone ruining his “image”. Zalez made a break for his corner and tagged in Fagoo, who was more than happy to show The Citadel what he was all about. Fagoo prevented Scribbles from making a tag so Scribbles turned around and levelled him with a forearm smash!

O’NEIL: OATH’s newest reporter just had some breaking news for Roddy Zalez!

VALERIE: Not the face! I thought that everyone was informed not to hit Mr. Zalez in the money maker!

O’NEIL: Seems like Scribbles opted not to follow that request.

The Citadel came alive as Scribbles made the tag to Curt Kornell. However, Kornell couldn’t enter the ring because Newman had a hold of his leg! Doc Knockem entered the ring, stomped over to his opponents’ corner and went to work. Eddie Kobain was taken off the apron with a hard right hook from Knockem and Kornell was brought into the ring the hard way. Knockem got Kornell up, Irish whipped him into the ropes and then planted him into the canvas with Windbreaker (Winds of Change)!

O’NEIL: Doc Knockem might be the most intimidating member of this trio. Guy is Amarillo tough.

VALERIE: I would not like to fight him, I can tell you that for certain.

O’NEIL: Is there anyone you would fight?

VALERIE: You maybe.

Faggo joined Knockem and the team known as Your Worst Nightmare became that for Kornell as they held him up and let Zalez play boccer. Zalez hit Kornell with a series of quick strikes and the latter had no hope of defending himself. Scribbles was up and he went after Zalez! Zalez bailed out of the ring as Knockem and Faggo hit Kornell with a powerbomb/backstabber combination! Fagoo then propelled Kornell back into a double a spinebuster from Knockem to complete their Lights Out combination.

VALERIE: Mr. Kornell was just sucked into a tornado of violence! What a combination!

Kobain had recovered on the outside and slipped into the ring to help his partner only for the team of YWN to drop him with Hit 'em High, Hit 'em Low (Simultaneous Leaping Back Elbow (Fagoo) and chop block (Doc))! Both members of Ultramega UK were down and Newman looked very pleased with all of this.

O’NEIL: I don’t know a lot about this Newman guy but he is clearly dangerous. Look at the chaos that he has brought to OATH.

VALERIE: He is a tactical genius. The Organizer has initiated his hostile takeover!

On the outside Scribbles gave chase to Zalez but Zalez caught him with an eye poke and then Dynasty Reborn (Uranagi knee backbreaker into a Sit-Out Franchiser)! Zalez looked overly pleased with himself after that one and then got up on the apron. Fagoo made the tag and Zalez entered the ring to cover Kornell. Both Knockem and Fagoo held Kornell down aswell as the referee made the count and just like that it was all over.

CRYBABY: Here are your winners; Roddy Zalez, Doc Knockem, and Fagoo -- The Organization!

As the ring is cleared of their opponents, The Organization stood tall. With a smirk across his face, Newman entered the ring. Roddy had a smirk of his own, standing to the far right. Fagoo stood on the left, a smile letting everybody know that he was having fun. In the middle, Doc shook his head and looked intimidatingly into the lens of the distant hard camera. Newman had a mic and the crowd couldn’t help but boo.

NEWMAN: What did I tell ya'? The Organization has officially arrived in OATH.

This, clearly, did little to hinder the negative reaction.

NEWMAN: Aw shut up! Most of you don't even know why you're booing me. For those uninformed, The Organization, under other names has been active since 2006. When I was a member of a roster who treated me like trash. I'm a damn icon and nobody there could recognize talent if it came pouring out of their ass.

Newman took a few moments to fix the sleeve on his dress shirt.

NEWMAN: Thank god that federation shut down, but that wasn't good enough for those assholes. They had to make sure everybody around the world knew what a goddamn nuisance I was. So even if I could get booked, it wasn't for long. So what the hell brings me here? Because it is time.

Despite the volume of his voice increasing to match the ever growing volume of the fans, Newman continued.

NEWMAN: We just won a damn tryout match, which is a hell of a lot more than any of your...Maple Leaves team could ever win.

Well if he was trying to get the crowd to stop that certainly wouldn't do it.

NEWMAN: Hockey sucks anyway. Play a real sport like football, and not that pansy-ass one with the poor actors from Europe or Asia. The CFL? That's where the real men go, because there sure as hell isn't any siting around in the audience.

Newman fixed the collar on his shirt before continuing.

NEWMAN: The Organization is here in OATH to reclaim its fallen glory. And I've gotten myself a damn good team to represent them. Fagoo, my loyal number two. I picked him up in Brazil and he's been with me ever since. He's loyal, he's athletic, and he's damn good at his job. Something your Prime Minister could learn a thing from.

This actually got a much more mixed reaction from the crowd.

NEWMAN: If you're looking to make a team, you need a good fighter. Doc Knockem is the best damn unfiltered fighter in the world. He made a livin off drinkin beer, workin hard, and kickin ass, but wasn't good enough for Amarillo, and they threw him in the damn mud. That only made him more willin. He'll fight anybody if you're in his way. He'll fight wrestlers, he'll fight referees, hell, he'll knock that damn kid out if I tell him too.

He pointed towards a boy at ringside who was now huddling close to his mother in fear.

NEWMAN: Yeah, be afraid ya' little shit. Then there's The Young Dynasty. Roddy Zalez will become the next big thing, and none of you can do anything about it. His destiny is to rule over everything he sees, and not even his damn parents supported him. But I have. I know he'll be the ruler of this damn world before any of you know it.

At this point, the crowd were just booing out of habit.

NEWMAN: Applications are closed. The Organization is reopened for business. And you better pray you're not like these three chump stains this company just fed to us or the result will be the same: down on your ass and lookin’ up at your fate. And you had better...damn sure...believe it.

Newman tossed the mic toward the mat before ordering his cohorts to leave. Fagoo held the ropes open for Newman, who passed through. He was followed by his trio, who began to make their way towards the back.

Back from commercial and The Citadel was sent into a frenzy as "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)" by Ylvis started playing over the PA system. It didn’t take long for "The Backyard Phenom" to make his way through the entrance curtain with the Livewire Title in tow. The champ wasn’t necessarily his typical jovial persona though as he carried a noticeable limp; aftereffects of his bout with OATH World Champion, Reo Ojima. El Diablo coming up short of winning the World Title didn't put these fans in a damper though as they applauded their champion the entire way to the ring. El D called for a microphone and addressed the crowd.

BLANCO: For a moment in time, my heart stopped, Brother. At Nightfall I held on as tight as I could while I heard the referee slap that mat not once, not twice but three times. In that moment, I could feel a tear stream down my face, Brother. The dream had come true. But it just wasn’t meant to be. The ref didn't see Reo's hand under the rope.

The fans’ cheers became boos as they did not care for the ref’s decision to restart the match.

BLANCO: Now, now my Little Diablitos. Rules are rules. El D wouldn't be able to live with himself if he won in that fashion. Besides, tonight is not about sulking. Tonight is about celebrating. Whether they choose to believe it or not, we showed Conviction that we are on the same level as them. We are no "B-Show".

The fans were back to eating up El D's words.

BLANCO: On top of that I would just like to thank all of you out there for all the support you've given me since I came here to OATH. It is because of you that I have a reason or two to celebrate. Voted on by all of you, El D walked away with two OATHies. Not only did you all feel I was worthy of being named the 2020 Goodie Two Shoes of the Year but you all decided on good Ol' El D being named the 2020 Breakout Star of the Year. Thank you.

El Diablo took a moment to thank the fans and bow before them.

BLANCO: Tonight's a new night though. Tonight is the first Livewire of 2021 and we're back with style and grace. Tonight I defend the OATH Livewire Title once again. Kasey Kash, you and I are no strangers to one another. We've gone toe to toe in the past, Brother, and both you and I know I ain't too keen on the result of that match. No, my britches aren't in a bunch over a loss. El D is no stranger to a loss. No, what El D has a problem with was you utilizing underhanded tactics and flicking a cigarette at my face like some dastardly dude. 2020 was an odd year for us all, Brother, but tonight you get a chance of redemption. You get to choose your path and remove that asterick you claim haunts you from our match. Brother, come on out here and let's do this thing like gentlemen and give these fans in attendance… and the millions watching around the world… a good ol fashion romper. Tonight, we give the fans something special, something they will never forget, something that will leave their jaw dropped. So, come on out, Brother.

El D handed the microphone to a member of production as he waited in the corner for Kasey Kash to come out.

• MAIN EVENT• OATH LIVEWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES MATCH Kasey Kash vs. El Diablo Blanco ©

Big fight feel. You hear that phrase a lot and sometimes it isn’t used correctly. Tonight had a big fight feel and that was undisputed. “The Resident Asshole” Kasey Kash came to the ring and had some support in the audience. War Games showed the world that Kash could deliver when the chips were down but even that monumental win couldn’t help his popularity come close to that of Livewire Champion El Diablo Blanco.

VALERIE: Here we have it! The last time that these two faced off Mr. Kash was able to come away with the victory. Can he end Mr. Blanco’s record setting title reign or will El D right his ship?

O’NEIL: They agreed no cheap tactics tonight but given the relaxed rules of Livewire -- I wonder how long that will hold up.

Once Kash was in the ring he approached El D and got right in his face. There was a staredown between the two of them and then Kash offered his hand in a show of respect. El D didn’t doubt Kash this time and the two shook hands and that got a minor pop from The Citadel. A traditional lock up did not follow because when El D went for one, Kash slipped behind him and hit him with a high angle flipping dropick to the back of the neck.

El D caught himself on the ropes but Kash was on him. The two struggled with one another for a moment before El D planted his feet and sent Kash over the ropes! Kash landed on the apron and quickly CRACKED El D in the face with a gamengiri. El D was sent stumbling to the center of the ring and Kash ascended to the top rope! Kash went for a flying cross body but El D caught him and turned it into a ring shaking powerslam. El D covered but barely got a two count.

VALERIE: Mr. Kash came in just a little too hot and El D made him pay for it. Kash. Paid. You get it.

O’NEIL: That was pretty awful Dandy.

VALERIE: No it was very good.

Kash rolled out of the ring to put some distance between himself and the champ but El D wasn’t about to give Kash any time to recover. The Livewire Champion exited the ring to give chase but Kash had hold of a steel chair! Kash tossed the chair at El D but the ever experienced Backyard Phenom caught it! Kash went to superkick the chair into El D’s face but the champ evaded that and drilled Kash in the head with it!

O’NEIL: The Backyard Phenom may have knocked Kasey out cold!

VALERIE: El D just couldn’t resist returning to his backyard ways.

The Resident Asshole lay on the floor mats and stared off into nothingness -- he was rattled. El D collected Kash and rolled him into the ring. Now free to explore his backyard tendencies, El D reached under the ring and pulled out a bundle of light tubes! The bundle along with the steel chair, were placed in the ring. El D gingerly walked up the ring steps and went to enter the ring but Kash had armed himself with the steel chair.

O’NEIL: Look out El D! Kasey is packin’!

VALERIE: Is he now?

O’NEIL: Don’t be gross.

The target was clear and Kash fired -- he smashed the steel chair right over El D’s head. After the abuse that El D’s dome had suffered at the hands of Reo Ojima, this was bad news for the Livewire Champion. El D dropped to a knee and Kasey set the chair up behind him. El D’s head was lowered and Kasey took off for the ropes. On Kasey’s return El D fell victim to a running blockbuster that sent the back of his head into the seat of the chair! Kash made the cover but El D kicked out at two and a half.

VALERIE: What a move from The Resident Asshole! He is targeting the head that Reo Ojima dealt so much damage to only a few short weeks ago.

Our attention was divided at this point because two figures had made their way through the crowd and were standing against the railing in the front row! SWITCHBLXDE and Bert Cocaine came to support Kash, SWITCH obnoxiously devouring a giant bag of popcorn! Bert was carrying his Year End Award for Manager of the year and was shouting words of encouragement to Kash. The Resident Asshole gave his friends a small nod before going back on the offensive.

O’NEIL: The boys are here to support Kasey!

VALERIE: I guess War Games wasn’t the end of this little union.

The Citadel was trying to inspire El D but the continued attacks on his head left him in a very fuzzy state. He got to his feet anyway but Kash was there to hit him with a series of quick kicks to both knees! Kash then took off for the ropes and came back looking for Canberra Collapse (Springboard Cutter) but El D had picked up one of the light tubes and he smashed it across the back of Kasey’s head as the latter sailed through the air! Kasey landed in a heap and El D covered for a near fall.

VALERIE: Holy heck! Kasey Kash was just obliterated with that light tube!

O’NEIL: El D knows all the tricks and he knows how to use ‘em!

Kash was busted open from that shot and we cut to SWTICH and Bert in the crowd. Bert said something to SWITCH and SWITCH just said “Yeah!” with a mouth full of popcorn. Bert was instantly over the railing and tried to enter the ring to check on Kash. El D got in his way to stop him and that’s when Bert reached into his pocket and threw a fine powder like substance into El D’s face!

BERT: Pocket sand!

El D was blinded by one of the world’s deadliest weapons and he turned right around into another hard chair shot from the bloody Kash! El D stumbled on his feet but did not go down so Kash hit him with another chair shot. El D just ate it and would not go down. Kash hit a third chairshot and El D dropped to a knee. Through a mask of blood, Kash took off for the ropes and came back with the Aussie Knee Party (Last Shot) to the back of El D’s head! The Citadel booed like you have never heard as Kash covered the champion for the victory and the title.

CRYBABY: Here is your winner and NEW OATH Pro Wrestling Livewire Champion, “The Resident Asshole” Kasey Kash!

"Close Your Eyes (And Count To Fuck)” by Run The Jewels cued up and could barely be heard through the booes from the Toronto faithful. SWITCH tossed his giant bag of popcorn over his shoulder and hopped over the barricade. Both he and Bert entered the ring to celebrate with Kasey as Kasey was handed the Livewire Championship.

O’NEIL: I guess we know what a promise from Kasey Kash is worth.

VALERIE: He didn’t ask Bert to intervene!

O’NEIL: And yet he didn't stop him.

No one was happy save for the three men standing in the ring. The Citadel was confused as to why Kasey would go this route after explicitly telling El D that he wouldn’t do something like this. Well the answer was right there in front of them -- Kasey Kash was the new Livewire Champion.

The celebration lasted for some time and El D started to stir. He was in a daze but his eyes locked on Kasey and while on one knee he looked up at the new champion and simply asked…

BLANCO: ...why?

Kasey approached El D with the Livewire title in hand. Kasey had a moment of consideration and then chose his path -- he drilled El D in the face with the title and The Citadel unloaded a flood of boos that are typically reserved for murders and alike. Bert, Kasey, and SWITCH all started stomping the shit out of El D and the boos only got louder.

O’NEIL: Why do this? You already took his championship, now you have to try and hurt him further?

VALERIE: Tonight was an episode about making statements. Taking down the top man on this show and doing so in convincing fashion lets everyone know who to fear.

Apparently not satisfied with the humiliation that they had dished out to El D, Bert and Kasey dragged the former champion over to a corner. Bert grabbed the bundle of light tubes and then held them in front of El D’s face. SWITCH pointed at El D and then charged in and hit a double front dropkick that shattered a dozen light tubes into El D’s face! His mask did little to protect him and El D was almost instantly a bloody mess.

O’NEIL: Barlow needs to get someone to stop this!

VALERIE: Are you serious? He is probably loving it.

With the former champion laying on the mat, a bloody mess, Bert undid the protective turnbuckle pad. SWITCH approached and pulled El D up to his feet and started relentlessly smashing El D’s face off of the exposed steel! Blood was dripping out of the bottom of El D’s mask as SWITCH flipped him off and then dropped him with The Nosejob (Codebreaker)! SWITCH got to his feet and celebrated with Bert and the brand new Livewire Champion Kasey Kash as episode sixteen went off the air.

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Results: • Tyler Matthews def. Eiji Hanzo • Liz Karlson def. Annie Lapalm • Brendon Phoenix def. El Caliente Loco • The Organization def. Scribbles & Ultramega UK

• Kasey Kash def. El Diablo Blanco; New Livewire Champion