VIOLENT ENDS 2020: PART 1

Sunday November 8th, 2020 The Citadel in Toronto, Ontario

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The champions signature played. The screen went black and was followed by the explosive drums and bass “War” by IDLES playing over a montage of various shots of OATH Pro Wrestling action.

Wa-ching

That's the sound of the sword going inClack-clack, clack-a-clang clang

That's the sound of the gun going bang-bang

Tukka-tuk, tuk, tuk, tuk-tukka

That's the sound of the drone button pusher

Shh, shh, shh

That's the sound of the children taker

The fans are going bananas inside The Citadel and the entire arena sports the purple Violent Ends logo. The roar of the crowd sounds like rolling thunder and the atmosphere is something different, the vibe defines ‘big fight feel’.

Ah (ah)

Ah (ah)

Ah (ah)

Ah (ah)

This means war

Anti-war

War

This means war

Anti-war

Anti-war

In a sequence of quick flashes we get the rundown of the nine match card and finally one last sweeping shot as the song continues to blast out from the p.a. system.

Send Sally to the sandbox, baby

Send Johnny in to open fire

Send Sally to the sandbox, baby

We're dying for the stone-faced lies

Send Johnny to the sandbox, baby

Send Sally into open fire

Send Johnny to the sandbox, baby

We're dying for the stone-faced lies

We're all going straight to hell

Cut to ringside with our broadcast table for the evening, Matt Mears is dressed in a fine paisley three piece suit. He is seated beside (as always) “Bad Mood” Ben Petrie who is wearing a faded Tears for Fears t-shirt. Bad Mood raises a can of Witch’s Brew to the camera.

MEARS: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to Violent Ends 2020. I am Matthew Mears alongside my broadcast colleague, “Bad Mood” Ben Petrie. Are you ready for some iPay-Per-View action tonight Bad Mood? PETRIE: Fuck yeah. These iPPVs are always a long night but it never feels that way because the action is so insane. Nine matches tonight Mears...I’m gonna need someone to bring some more Witch’s Brew down to ringside like pronto.

MEARS: I am sure that can be arranged. Opening our show tonight we’re going to see the Livewire Showcase Match as El Diablo Blanco gets a shot to take on the fairly new champion, “The Eternal” Jonathan Cage! PETRIE: You know I respect El D’s never quit attitude but boy am I sick of this fuckin’ clown. Cage is a goddamn legend in this industry -- he’s not gonna drop the strap to some kind of backyard loser. I mean don’t get me wrong, he was lucky to have beaten Jamie Emmerson for the title but she is on to bigger and better things. Tonight she’ll team with Lana Corvin to take on Sweet Treats. I wonder if the Sweet Boys are somewhere sweating in the audience.

MEARS: As far as I know, security was not told to refuse them entry so we may see an appearance from them this evening. I imagine that the winners of Daughters Of Darkness against Sweet Treats will be in line for a Tag Team Title shot against the winners of tonight’s title match when Super Kawaii Thunder Liger Squadron challenge the Mancini Syndicate.

PETRIE: Good fuck I can’t wait to see Viola make an example of those two morons. Their whole Power Rangers schtick needs to get gone and quick. It doesn’t belong in OATH. Kind of like that doofus Johnny Draco. He’s proved that he doesn’t belong here after losing to FM Young last week and after he gets his ass handed to him by AJ Jenkynx tonight, perhaps he’ll leave for good.

MEARS: I’ll disagree with you there Bad Mood. I quite like Johnny Draco and tonight he makes his iPay-Per-View but it will be a tough test as “The Sinner” AJ Jenknyx has been on a war path as of late. Speaking of war, we will see a War Queen Rules Match after that as James Edwards looks to get a measure of revenge on the woman who attacked him at Conviction: Hell And Back, Tabula Rasa Champion Leah Aguero.

PETRIE: I don’t like that Edwards can just come out of nowhere and get a TR Title Match. The fuck has he done? He lost TWO World Title Matches. Guy is a dead and the War Queen is going to shred him. Just like Hell Realm are going to do when they take on the musical equivalent of herpes, The Runaways and Kasey Kash.

MEARS: That is a big match for The Runaways and Kasey Kash. They were brutalized by The Hell Realm a few weeks ago and you know that contest is going to devolve into all kinds of mayhem. One contest that I am not sure how it will go is when Erik Holland finally gets to challenge FM Young for the Intrepid Championship. Holland is known as a deathmatch wrestler but there will be no room for that under the rules of the Intrepid Championship.

PETRIE: Holland is a duck out of water in that match. Why he ever chose to pursue the Intrepid Title is fuckin’ beyond me and he is going to get exposed big time in that match. A lot like Jenna Sharpe is gonna get exposed when she tries to defeat “The Chairman of Chaos” Locke Helms. Jenna is in deep waters and I think she’s gonna fuckin’ drown.

MEARS: Jenna has shown that she can perform in big matches. Locke is one of OATH’s top competitors and I expect that match can steal the show tonight. The main event is sure to be a brutal affair as “The Hellhound” Matt Shields finally gets his opportunity to “Rescue Blanche” when he takes on the dominant OATH World Champion, “The Stone Gargoyle” Reo Ojima for the top prize.

PETRIE: I don’t know if it was Shields’ plan to piss off the champ but if it was, he has done so. Which is a pretty fuckin’ bad development for him. Ojima is the top dog in this company, a brutal man who doesn’t need an excuse to rip yer fuckin’ head off. Shields made a big mistake, he’s gonna be the one who needs rescuin’.

MEARS: That may be the case. As we said, nine incredible matches this evening and we can not wait to get started -- so we won’t! Wrestling fans welcome to Violent Ends 2020... let us begin!

Backstage in The Citadel El Diablo Blanco was seen already dressed for his upcoming match against Jonathan Cage for the Livewire Title. He was getting his heart rate up and loosening his joints by doing Turkish Get Ups. Between reps, as El Diablo laid there on the ground, the feet of two individuals stepped into view. Looking up at the two, El D did a sloppy kip up, almost falling on his butt, but catching himself by reaching for the wall. The two pairs of feet belonged to The Crawfords, Nicky and Erika.

BLANCO: My Little Diablitos. I am very proud of your performance earlier today. You two showed pizzazz and that's exactly what matters. The harder you try, the greater your return. What can I do for you?

ERIKA: You've been nothing but supportive to us even when we haven't succeeded. We appreciate that. We want to do the same for you and accompany you to the ring for your match. We want to show you the same support you've shown us.

BLANCO: Oh, Sister, that is very sweet of you. Your words alone are more than enough. For tonight's Livewire Title match I got to do it on my own. You see, Sister, El D has been fighting his way up from the bottom. I fought in the inaugural tournament but came up short. I was the first hombre to challenge for that title but I couldn't cut the cheddar. I didn't give up. I kept fighting. I got the morbs. It's true. I was a bit poked up, Sister, but it was the encouragement of people like the two of you and the rest of the Diablo Nation that kept me strong. I got to go out there on my own and win that Livewire Title. But don't hang your head too low my Little Diablitos. I may physically be out there on my own but I know I've got the power of the Nation on my back.

NICKY: And what if Angel Kash tries to interject herself? She's none too pleased with what you did at the last show.

BLANCO: Nicky, my dear boy, that Sister is going to do what she's going to do. She ain't the first bully I've had to stand up against and she sure won't be the last. She can make her presence felt if she feels justified but right now my eyes are on Johnathan Cage and that Livewire Championship. I've already come up short once. I've come up short twice. I shall not be denied thrice. Tonight, the Diablo Nation will have a reason to rejoice. Tonight a new Livewire Champion will be crowned and the collective world will Diggit! Diggit, my Little Diablitos?

NICKY: We Diggit, El D.

El Diablo Blanco fist bumped the Crawfords as the scene changed.

Jonathan Cage sat in his locker room. The Livewire championship belt on his knee. He had his head in his hands before he looked at the camera.

CAGE: I’ve been in this business a long time. I’ve faced men who are considered to be legends in the sport. I’ve been to the mountaintop on eight different occasions. Yet this championship has given me that spark that I so desperately needed.

A beat.

CAGE: El Diablo Blanco, I respect you and your quest to gain this championship. I also respect that you came to my aid when I was getting beat down by Lady Gaga and friend. But know this...

Cage held up the championship and stared into the camera.

CAGE: If you want this title then you’ll have to pry it from my cold, dead hands. I’m going to beat you, El D. It’s that simple. Your quest will stop short just like it did in that tournament to crown the first champion. So take a good hard look at this title. Because it will be the closest you’ll ever get to it.

Cage stood up and walked out of the locker room.

"The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)" by Ylvis cued up and you’d think that Alex Trebek rose from the dead because Toronto went absolutely insane. El Presidente of Diablo Nation, El Diablo Blanco ran out onto the stage and got one hell of a reaction! El D marched to the ring, slapping hands with the fans that lined either side of the ramp. His entrance took longer than usual because he took the time to slap fans with every fan, on either side. That only endeared the crowd to him more. El D finally reached the bottom of the ramp and ran around the entire perimeter of the ring, slapping hands with all of the Little Diablitos. Finally El D slipped into the ring and posed in the nearest turnbuckle.

White noise played over the speakers creating a buzz in The Citadel. Then the voice of infamous movie villain Jigsaw rang out over the speakers.

“I want to play a game.”

Then “Forget to Remember” by Mudvayne played to a decent pop from the fans. OATH Livewire Champion, “The Eternal” Jonathan Cage stepped out from behind the curtain wearing his signature face paint. He looked out at the people before sprinting to the ring.

CRYBABY: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the OATH Pro Wrestling Livewire Championship! Introducing first, the challenger, from Your Mom’s Neighbors Backyard, weighing in at 235lbs., El Diablo Blanco!

More cheers from The Citadel. Even the battle tested veteran Jonathan Cage seemed taken aback. Not El D though, he loved Toronto as much as they loved him. He pointed to his heart and then out at all of them.

CRYBABY: And his opponent, from Detroit, Michigan, weighing in at 235lbs., the OATH Pro Wrestling Livewire Champion, “The Eternal” Jonathan Cage!

There was a mild pop for Cage but this was clearly El D’s House tonight. Cage just shrugged and readied himself for action.

Ding, Ding, Ding!

El D moved to the middle of the ring and looked Cage in the eyes. There was something about the way that Cage looked at El D -- the reaction that someone who looked and acted the way that El D received -- Cage had never seen anything like this before. El D outstretched his hand, looking to start the match in an honourable way.

PETRIE: Can we get this over with? This bone that we throw to Livewire?

MEARS: I personally look forward to these showcase matches.

PETRIE: I would too if El D had nothing to do with it.

Cage looked down at El D’s hand and then back up at El Presidente. In a surprise move, Cage took El D’s hand and gave it one firm shake before releasing. Cage took a few steps back and then readied himself for a lock up. El D gave him a nod and then the two went into a collar and elbow tie up.

PETRIE: Cage shouldn’t even be giving this idiot the time of day.

El D surprised the veteran by quickly forcing him down into a headlock but Cage was quick to shove El D into the ropes. El D rebounded and darted toward the champion but Cage dropped to his stomach and El D was forced to jump over him. El D hit the ropes on the other side of the ring. When El D came back Cage had his head dipped for a back drop attempt but El D dropped to one knee and clobbered Cage with a hard shot to the face.

MEARS: Okay El D that was a nice little wake up call for Jonathan Cage.

PETRIE: Trust me. I know Cage. El D is lucky that he even offered to shake his hand!

The Eternal fell backward into the ropes. Cage checked his mouth for blood quickly and then shot El D a glance that said ‘I see you’. El D took a bow and then gestured for Cage to bring it on. Cage paced toward him and signaled for another tie up and when El D went to engage Cage kicked him in the midsection. Cage then quickly planted El D with a ddt and quickly covered.

1..

2!

El D kicked out right at two and Toronto collectively breathed a sigh of relief. Cage brought El D back up to his feet and went for a high roundhouse kick but El D caught his leg and then kicked out his planted foot! Cage fell to his back and El D called for a figure four leg lock by swirling his index finger in the air. The Citadel acted like they had been told that they all just one a million dollars each.

PETRIE: Does he even know how to apply this properly?

MEARS: I suppose we are about to find out.

As El D tried to tie up Cage’s legs, he turned around to get the hold locked in and Cage slipped one of his legs out and kicked El D in the derrier. El D staggered forward and caught himself on the middle rope. El D likely thought that this would be his sanctuary for a minute but Cage flew in with a running dropkick to the back of El D’s head.

PETRIE: There is the nasty side of Cage. Yes!

The force of the dropkick pushed El D into the ropes and shot him to the middle of the ring onto his back. El D got back up to his feet as quick as he could but Cage kicked him in the gut and then put him on the mat with Time Shift (Twist of Fate)! El D was laid out and Cage covered again.

PETRIE: Thanks for coming El D. Back to your dayjob at Taco Bell.

1..

2!

The Eternal looked momentarily shocked as El D kicked out again. Cage shook his head in disbelief and then got El D up to his feet again. Cage went to Irish whip El D into the ropes but El D reversed the momentum and sent Cage in instead. However, the veteran jumped, pushed off the middle rope and came back with a moonsault to take El D down again.

PETRIE: This is pathetic. El D is no champion.

MEARS: He may be after tonight.

PETRIE: If he wins I will shave my head.

Cage hammered El D with some shots on the mat for a few seconds before he collected him up and shot him into the nearest corner. Cage then went to the opposing corner and ran in at El D to hit him with a massive stinger splash! El D was sandwiched hard in the corner and Cage got himself an idea.

The Livewire Champion seated El D on the top turnbuckle and then climbed up there with him. It appeared that Cage was getting set for a frankensteiner but at the last second El D pushed off the middle rope and brought Cage down to the canvas hard with an avalanche powerbomb!

MEARS: Good lord!

It was El D’s moment and he knew it. He was quickly back up to another turnbuckle and without a moments hesitation he leaped from the top rope and hit Feelin’ Froggy (Frog Splash)! El D landed perfectly across Cage’s sternum and hooked his leg. The Citadel counted along with the referee.

1..

2..

..3!

Ding, Ding, Ding!

CRYBABY: Here is your winner and NEW OATH Pro Wrestling Livewire Champion, El Diablo Blanco!

"The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)" by Ylvis cued up but you could barely hear it for the thunderous cheers from the audience in The Citadel. Even from behind his mask you could see that El D almost didn’t believe it himself.

MEARS: Will you be shaving your head tonight Bad Mood?

PETRIE: I didn’t sign anything.

No sooner did the referee hand the title to El D did he slip out of the ring and dive into the crowd. He disappeared for just a moment before the audience in The Citadel lifted him up and started crowd surfing him around the arena. El D held the title high as he floated among the sea that was Diablo Nation.

The scene opened up inside the Toronto Public Library, we saw that in a corner of the library both members of the Sweet Treats were seated. Alex Andrews was almost up to her neck surrounded by stacks of books. While Kallie Reznik was typing furiously at a nearby computer.

ALEX: This is some heavy stuff. Some interesting things to say the least.

Alex spoke as she was still buried nose deep in a book, the title reading "Witchcraft For Beginners". She noticed that she hadn't gotten a response from her tag partner and could see that she was in the zone, eyes locked on the computer.

ALEX: Kallie. Did you hear me?

Nothing.

ALEX: KALLIE!

Kallie jumped as Alex finally caught her attention. Kallie blinked a few times and looked over at Alex. Before Kallie could speak, a very stern looking librarian appeared and glared hard at the two.

LIBRARIAN: Shhh.

Alex mouthed that she was sorry, and the Librarian walked off. Kallie whispered in reply.

KALLIE: What?

ALEX: I said this is some heavy stuff. But I'm not exactly finding anything that might help us in a match. Maybe a hex bag or something of the sort, but outside of that, I don't know much more we can do.

Kallie sighed and nodded she thought.

KALLIE: Well, keep at it. We have to respect that side of them. We cannot make the same mistake and belittle their beliefs like Minoru did. That will just earn their disdain, and we are better than that.

ALEX: That's true, we are.

Alex peered over at Kallie and her screen.

ALEX: What are you doing over there?

KALLIE: Oh, I'm... trying get more info on our "friend" Kevin. Can't be too many that into wrestling, into OATH in particular and live in the Toronto area. I figure we can find out more about The Sweet Boys. I refuse to continue to be the victim here, maybe we tell their friends and family about their behavior. That should do..something, right?

Alex nodded.

ALEX: I would think so. Keep working on that. Good idea. Those guys give me the creeps big time.

KALLIE: Me too.

Alex put down her book and picked up another. After a few moments, she put down the book and just began speaking, not really at Kallie, just out loud in general.

ALEX: You know, it always seems we as a team are continually underestimated. Like every time. And we are what? Four and One? And that one loss was to the champions and that was under dubious circumstances, to say the least. Just saying, as a team, we've proven we are solid and a force to be reckoned with. Just cause we aren't the negative, edgy sort doesn't mean we aren't taking this seriously.

Alex kept muttering to herself, obviously still a little irritated by recent times.

ALEX: If they think they are going to come in and make an example out of us, just establish themselves, they have another thing coming. I get what they want to do, but I refuse to be their stepping stone. We are tougher than that. It's time to show them, all of them, how fierce we are.

Alex rubbed her jaw a bit, still a little sore from the abuse she took from ONI. She peered over at Kallie on the computer.

ALEX: How's it going over there?

KALLIE: Good. I think I'm making some headway. I'll let you know when I have something a little more concrete.

Alex smiled at her friend. She went back to her reading. In her periphery, she saw something. For a time, she ignored it, but the movement and whispers kept distracting her. She got up and walked towards the noise and she let out an audible gasp.

ALEX: Kallie! Come here!

Kallie got up quickly and ran to Alex, seeing a pair of Sweet Boys scurrying away, quickly making their way away from the scene. The both of them were quite upset and were about to make chase after them but the Librarian showed back up, her gaze very cross as she folded her arms across her chest.

LIBRARIAN: If you two keep making a disturbance, I'm going to have to ask you to leave.

KALLIE & ALEX: Yes ma'am, we're sorry.

The two looked at one another and then shook their heads and headed back to their spot in the library.

KALLIE: Was that Kevin?

ALEX: No, but that was definitely two of his friends. I swear...I'm gonna...

KALLIE: Save it, we are going to need that intensity for The Daughters of Darkness.

Alex thought for a moment and then nodded, deciding her friend was right and just silently moved back to her pile of books, trying to learn what she could about her opponents. Kallie glanced in the direction of the exit, sighed, shaking her head as she heads back towards the computer as the scene faded.

Fade into the interior of an abandoned warehouse. The whoosh of a large fire caused the camera to spin around to show a raging fire in a fifty-five-gallon steel drum. Standing behind it, face lit up by the flames, stood Lana Corvin. The flames illuminated a second face, standing to Lana’s right at another side of the drum; that of Jamie Emmerson. Together, their cold expressions were made almost eerie in the glow of the flames.

Next to each of them was a small folding table. Both were covered with a black cloth, hiding what was actually sitting on them. Lana puts a book of matches into her pants pocket. That almost ever-present smirk was set on her face.

CORVIN: Little Sister and I beat the “free win” team only to have to deal with OATH’s resident bimbo brigade. Sweet Treats might not be the stereotypical blonde, ditzy bimbos like Angel Kash and others. But they are still bimbos none-the-less. Most of what I personally have seen from them, which isn’t much, to be honest, proves my point.

Lana and Jamie shared a knowing look and chuckle.

CORVIN: Seeing the name over and over again in the time we’ve used to prep for this match has brought some things to my attention. Their name, Sweet Treats, is not only dumb but offensive. They have obviously named themselves after candy. The best known ‘sweet treat’ around. You say you want something sweet or a sweet treat and you are almost always offered some form of candy. Be it a mint, hard candy, candy bar, whatever. Now let me ask you all this, what is the one time of year that candy becomes the main focus of most people?

Lana paused for a moment.

CORVIN: Halloween.

Both Lana and Jamie, in unison, pulled the black cloths off the tables to reveal piles of bagged candy.

CORVIN: The amount of bigotry and appropriation in not only OATH but the industry as a whole is sickening. First, it was Minoru on social media, who still hasn’t apologized and refuses to. Now we have the tag team promoting the appropriation of a sacred holiday event. The bastardization of a meaningful celebration of those we have lost and their journey to the next world. All for the profit of candy companies. That, Sweet Treats, is what you support by your chosen name. Something that is sickening and appalling that it is allowed to continue. But we can soon remedy that.

EMMERSON: Tonight, the appropriation will be cleansed...with fire.

Jamie picked up a bag from the table near her and opened it. She reached in and pulled out a handful of candy corn, a look of disgust on her face. She tossed the handful of it into the fire in front of the pair.

CORVIN: How long will you continue your blatantly disrespectful name? Will you ever change it? Will you take the proper, high road, and do the right thing? Or will you be like Minoru and continue on? Will you double down on it? What will you do? Remember, history will judge you on your actions now. Do you want to be like Minoru or do you want to do what’s right?

Lana grabbed a random bag from her table without looking. She opened it up and upended the bag, letting the contents spill into the fire. Beside her, Jamie lifted a handful of candy over the fire and let the pieces slip through her fingers. The candy was consumed by the flames as the Black Metal Witch raised her hands and face to the sky, as if the burning was an offering itself.

CORVIN: I have the feeling you will do the former and not the latter. Which is sad. Not only for you, but horrible for OATH and the industry as a whole. The acceptance of the hatred and bigotry pointed at a marginalized group just because it is deemed acceptable is shameful. You, Minoru, OATH stockholders, the front office, and anyone else who allows this to happen should be ashamed of themselves. That they, and you, would try and talk about being accepting of any and everyone with one breath and in the next ridicule and denigrate an entire religion is hypocritical at best. At worst, it shows a deep-rooted acceptance of hatred towards those different from you.

EMMERSON: Or perhaps it is fear?

Jamie leaned just inches forward, brightening the eerie glow on her face.

EMMERSON: People tend to fear what is different from them. That which they do not...cannot understand.

Jamie smiled wickedly but her expression turned cold. Lana shook her head as she tossed the empty bag into the fire.

CORVIN: You, and others like you, are what is wrong with the world. We, Little Sister and I, just want to have our beliefs not be ridiculed and hated. We don’t do anything to anyone. We speak out about the atrocities that have been done to our ancestors in the name of “religious tolerance” and we are called the bad guys. Do you see how deep-rooted your acceptance of hatred goes? That you and others would defend hatred to people who are different than you?

EMMERSON: In a time where people cry out about “acceptance” and “equality”, we have never witnessed more hypocrisy. Exhibit A: it only works when it suits those that fit the social norm. Let’s completely ignore the fact that Lana Corvin comes from, what many would refer to as “wrestling royalty.” Let’s completely ignore the fact that I, myself, am arguably the youngest competitor on the OATH roster - maybe even in the business itself - to become a champion and in record time.

Jamie tilted her head to the side and the smile on her face was forced. Mocking at best.

EMMERSON: And yet all you simple-minded little people can do is point fingers. Point. Whisper. Laugh. Jeer. Mock. “Burn the witch. Burn the witch! Burn! The! WITCH!”

The more Jamie went on, the louder and angrier she got as she started throwing more handfuls of candy into the burning barrel, until finally, she picked up two whole bags, unopened, and just dumped them in as they were. For a moment then, she stared into the camera, panting and huffing. Then, that eerie calm came over her again and she offered a smile of reassurance to Lana. It’s all going to be okay. Then her face twisted and Jamie looked like she was going to be sick.

EMMERSON: Ugh...the smell of burning sugar and chocolate. It’s...disgusting. Much like you, Sweet Treats. I suppose you’ve chosen an adequate name for yourselves because, like these bags of garbage that we offer to the flames, you fucking disgust us.

CORVIN: Little Sister has so eloquently stated both of our thoughts and feelings. All that is left is to show our resolve. Show our dedication. Show our devotion. The time for words is over. Actions always speak louder, so now we speak with actions. We let generations of built in anger and repression come forth. We will make our voices heard through our actions. Sweet Treats, you are the next in line. I beseech the Goddess that the line ends soon and our message is heard. But I doubt that will happen.

Lana and Jamie picked up what remaining bags of candy there were and tossed them, wholly into the fire. It flared up from the sudden influx of fuel. The flames cast flickering shadows and light across the pair's faces before the scene faded.

CRYBABY: The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first at a combined weight of 295lbs., the team of Lana Corvin and Jamie Emmerson, the Daughters of Darkness!

“Daughters of Darkness” by Halestorm cued up and the fans instantly started booing. The fans in The Citadel were no strangers to this duo, they watched them do whatever they pleased while on Livewire and many fans didn’t want to see them in OATH let alone in a match on iPPV. The duo made their way to the ring without even acknowledging the fans because -- well -- they fucking hate them. Lana walked up the steps and held the door open for her partner. Once both of them were in the ring they went and sat in a corner. The same corner.

CRYBABY: And their opponents, at a combined weight of 265lbs., the team of Alex Andrews and Kallie Reznik, Sweat Treats!

"Hypa Hypa" by Eskimo Callboy started playing. The level of disdain that Toronto showed for DoD, well the complete opposite happened when Alex and Kallie ran out onto the stage. The duo were dressed in rainbow colored gear, super excited to be competing together on PPV, you could see it on their faces. They embraced one another in a hug before jogging down the ring, slapping hands with the fans. None of their stalkers, The Sweet Boys, made themselves known in the front rows so that was a plus. Alex and Kallie slipped into the ring, ready to start the match.

Ding, Ding, Ding!

As soon as the bell rang both Jamie and Lana darted across the ring and hit Alex and Kallie with double dropkicks before Sweet Treats could even decide who would start the match. Alex and Kallie both spilled through the ropes to the outside and landed with a thud on the mat.

PETRIE: That’s how you get a match started!

MEARS: If you are a person of low moral fibre.

PETRIE: You mean if you are a winner.

Sweet Treats were quick up to their feet but DoD kept the pain coming with their Flight From The Underworld double team as Lana flew through the ropes with a tope suicide to take down Alex and Jamie flew over the rope rope with a tope con hilo to take down Kallie.

PETRIE: DoD are showin’ the fuck up tonight.

Lana and Jamie got Kallie up and slipped her into the ring. Lana rounded the corner of the ring and went to take her place on the apron but as she passed by one security guard she gave him a wink. In the ring, Jamie mounted Kallie and started laying into her with some heavy punches as The Citadel booed the entire opening of this contest.

MEARS: Sweet Treats had the biggest win of their tag team career last week on Conviction when they beat ONI. Another win here tonight would have to earn them a shot at the Tag Team Titles.

PETRIE: But if DoD win...does that earn them a shot?

MEARS: I’m not Tommy Straker so I don’t know for sure.

PETRIE: You are very selective with your predictions.

Jamie pulled Kallie up to her feet as Alex finally got on to the apron in her corner. Jamie went to shoot Kallie into the ropes but Kallie reversed the momentum and took Jamie over with a back body drop. Jamie sat right up but Kallie tagged her in the back of the head with a dropkick.

MEARS: Sweet Treats starting to cook now.

The Butterfly of Aurora tagged in Alex just as Jamie started to get to her feet. Jamie spun around to look for Kallie just in time to be greeted with a Double Elysium (Running Bicycle Kicks) right to the face. Jamie was laid the hell out as Lana paced on the apron, furious.

PETRIE: Fuck that Double Elysium nonsense!

MEARS: Why?

PETRIE: Because Mears. That’s why.

As Kallie exited the ring, Alex got Jamie up -- or at least she tried to but Jamie hooked both of her hands around the back of Alex’s neck and dropped her with a sit out jawbreaker. Alex staggered backward into the ropes, checking her mouth for blood as Jamie rolled backward, popped up and tagged in Lana.

PETRIE: I honestly think Lana Corvin is the nastiest person on the roster. I don’t think there is anything she wouldn’t do to get a win.

MEARS: Are you complaining about that?

PETRIE: No way it’s fuckin’ awesome.

Lana entered the ring just as Alex tried to get the jump on her by darting that way but Jamie and Lana caught her with a double dropkick. Lana signaled to Jamie and the two sandwiched Alex’s head with the Phat Ass Con-Chair-To (Stereo Hip Attacks). Lana covered while Jamie stood guard.

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Alex’s shoulder shot off the mat and Toronto came alive again. At this point we could see the security guard that Lana winked at moved out of his position by the barricade and was slowly creeping toward Kallie’s position on the apron. Kallie didn’t see him, but a groggy Alex sure did.

MEARS: What is this security guard doing?

PETRIE: I’ll give you one guess.

MEARS: Oh no.

Lana went to move on Alex but Alex threw a kick back to Lana’s midsection. Alex then tagged Kallie in and then slipped out of the ring and shoved the security guard! Alex grabbed the standard black polo that the security guard was wearing and ripped at the collar, revealing another shirt underneath!

MEARS: Oh for God’s sake! That’s Kevin, the leader of the Sweet Boys!

PETRIE: Is he the leader?

MEARS: I assume so!

Kallie saw what was happening but got hit from behind by Lana. Lana then hoisted Kallie up for a spinebuster and Jamie flew into the ring with a leg lariat to drop Kallie with Balefire! Alex was screaming at The Sweet Boy at ringside as Lana covered Kallie. Alex heard the count happening and went to slip into the ring but Jamie caught her with a running dropkick to the face.

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Ding, Ding, Ding!

CRYBABY: Here are your winners, the Daughters of Darkness!

No music kicked up because security had surrounded Kevin, the Sweet Boy in disguise! They started leading him up the ramp as Kevin screamed his love toward Sweet Treats. DoD celebrated as Alex moved to console Kallie.

MEARS: How do these dirtbags keep getting into the arena?

PETRIE: They’re a clever bunch!

MEARS: They are harassment artists.

Lana and Jamie had their arms raised but then turned their attention to Alex. Lana turned to Jamie and Jamie gave her a nod. Lana shrugged and then caught Alex in the side of the head with a superkick. Before Alex knew what had hit her, DoD dropped her with Samhain Sacrifice (Powerbomb [Lana] / Double Knee Backbreaker [Jamie]).

MEARS: That was incredibly unnecessary.

PETRIE: Let Sweet Treats do something about it.

MEARS: I do not think that will happen tonight.

DoD embraced each other, mocking Sweet Treats. The fans literally started throwing garbage in the ring but Lana and Jamie didn’t seem to give the littlest of shits. They had won and were now 2-0 as a tag team.

Viola Mancini was backstage on the phone with a call back home to see how business was going, as she waited on Janica.

VIOLA: Uh-huh?... So everything is set up?

She asked, pausing briefly, as Viola wore a very sly smile in response.

VIOLA: Perfect. I'll see you after the show. We'll talk later.

She said, hanging up as Janica arrived on scene, looking a bit intense, anticipating their title defense.

JANICA: So... Skittles?

VIOLA: Yeah, I guess that's what they call themselves. Such a stupid name for a team so far up their own asses to think they have a chance against us.

Viola said coldly, as she would scowl a bit at the thought of her opponents.

VIOLA: We ended the run of the most dominant tag team OATH has had on their own home turf. And Minoru has the gall to think he can take the belts off of us?!

She said with an almost offended look on her face, while Janica folded her arms across her chest.

JANICA: I know you don't want to say it, but, Minoru and Super Tiger are threats, regardless.

VIOLA: No. Super Tiger is a threat. If we were facing two of her, it would be a match for the ages. But, we don't get a Zoe Jane. We get Minoru as her partner. He will be their downfall, and we will continue to build our empire. I swear that you and I will be the most dominant team this company has ever, and will ever know.

Viola said, nodding in approval, while Janica wanted to talk strategy.

JANICA: Alright, so, I know you've got a plan in mind...

VIOLA: That I do, but, there are too many ears around us right now. Let's just say OATH better have PETA on speed dial, because between the Lions and Tigers out there, there is about to be a big case of animal cruelty.

She said with an ominous laugh, as Janica joined in while they walked to further into the backstage to discuss strategy.

Inside The Citadel, the lights dimmed as the screen came to life with the image of a black Escalade driving through the streets of Toronto. The car slowly came to a stop outside a place called Denucci’s. The driver door opened and out stepped Minoru Tanahashi in a simple black suit, black shirt and no tie. Out of the passenger seat came Super Tiger in a black suit, pink shirt and a black mask. Minoru opened the back door and Volta stepped out in a large white coat, black shirt, and a black fedora with a blue feather. Minoru walked up and opened the door letting the other members of the Super Kawaii Thunder Liger Squadron enter. He stepped inside and that is when they saw Silvio Aprile and Tony Satriale sitting alone in the restaurant. Minoru, Tiger and Volta walked straight toward the table and Minoru smirked at them while Super Tiger’s expression didn't change one bit.

MINORU: Hi there boys.

Silvio and Tony barely looked up from their plates, at least until Tony noticed Volta and stopped eating. He pointed to the capybara with his fork that seemed to be shaking a bit.

TONY: What the hell is that doing here?

Minoru looked down at Volta and sort of shrugged.

MINORU: He’s part of the team and wanted to be here for this very important meeting. You’re not scared of him like Monstruo was, are you?

TONY: What, naw, I ain’t scared just uh…

Volta stared at Tony for a few seconds, then let out a loud honk and moved forward, causing the Cosa Nostra member to jump slightly.

MINORU: Right. Do you mind if myself and my associate sit down? We came to talk with you two about Violent Ends. We know that either Viola is paying you or taking care of you in other ways. I watched their title match, I’ve seen plenty since she arrived here. I know what the deal is, and well I don’t want us getting screwed on Sunday. So can we sit and have a discussion.

Tony and Silvio looked at each other, shrugged and Silvio shovds Minoru’s chair out with his foot while Tony stood and pulled the chair out for Super Tiger, only for her to shake her head and point to Volta. Tony looked down at the cuddly capybara with some hesitation, but then closed his eyes, reached down and helped Volta into his chair. Tony sat down, but still wouldn’t look at Volta.

MINORU: Seriously, what is it with people being scared by the little guy?

Tiger shrugged, but not much else as she continued to remain silent and stoic, watching Cosa Nostra the whole time.

SILVIO: Okay, I’m going to say it, why is she just standing there not talking, barely moving, wearing almost all black and trying to look intimidating?

Minoru looked back over his shoulder at his tag team partner and friend and smiled before chuckling a little.

MINORU: Oh, well she said that this was like one of those old mobster movies and asked if she could be the cool one that doesn’t say or do anything, but you just know that they can totally kick some ass if they need to.

Tony tossed his fork down and stared at Minoru, his nostrils flaring as his face reddened. His gaze turned towards Super Tiger and he shook his head.

TONY: Movie? Do we look like two goons from some crappy movie?

MINORU: Honestly, a little bit. Plus you literally get paid to be goons. That’s why we are here though. In the past myself and Viola have maintained a friendly relationship for the most part. No real animosity until myself and Tiggy earned a shot at those tag titles. That tells me that she’s worried about us, and if she’s worried about us, that no doubt means she’s going to use you two to help her and Janica hold on to those titles.

SILVIO: She ain’t said nothing to us and even if she did, why the hell would we tell you?

MINORU: That’s a good question. I personally wanted to come in here today, beat the shit out of you two and just make sure you couldn’t even show up at Violent Ends, but luckily cooler heads prevailed and well, we have an offer for you two. An offer that Volta is sure you won’t be able to refuse.

Volta nodded his fizzy little head and then let out another loud honk as he looked at both Tony and Silvio. Silvio grabbed his knife and held it up towards Minoru, but Tony shook his head no and pushed Silvio’s hand down.

TONY: We’ll listen, but we make no promises.

Super Tiger’s eyes narrowed as she looked at Silvio. She stepped forward, grabbed Silvio’s hand and in a second she had the knife, surprising Silvio, Tony, Minoru and even Volta, but not herself. Super Tiger took the knife and tossed it high into the air, then caught it and set it down right beside Minoru before she crossed her arms over her chest and stared down Cosa Nostra.

MINORU: I get not wanting to make a promise you think you might have to break, but I am telling you two, you don’t want to get involved in the tag team title match at Violent Ends. Whatever Viola can do to you guys, I will personally do worse if you screw us over. So listen to our offer, accept it, enjoy Violent Ends live on Pay Per View, and don’t screw with us.

Minoru grabbed the knife, pointed it at both of them, then sets it back down with a smile as we faded to black with them about to discuss the offer.

The lights in the arena went completely black and then the tron lit up with a few words that suddenly came thundering through the arena.

"From the Dawn of time, we came. Moving silently down through the centuries.

Living many secret lives, struggling to reach the time of the gathering. When the few remain, will battle to the last. No one has ever known We were among you. Until now..."

Queen's "Princes Of The Universe” then started to play through the arena with the sound of swords clashing behind it. As the drums kicked in, bright rainbow colored pyro started firing on the stage as we saw a man dressed in a very flashy crimson and gold outfit, complete with a peacock feather cape. He came out onto the stage clashing swords with a small masked woman in a kilt. They stopped and pointed their swords toward the entrance as lightning flashed and the lights flickered. Volta came waddling out in full on Kurgan cosplay. He honks at both of his Super Kawaii Thunder Liger Squadron and they stabbed their swords down into the stage.

The lights slowly returned to normal and now Minoru Tanahashi and Super Tiger were clad in matching style gear with Minoru in black tights with large gold diamonds on each leg and a tiger head inside the diamond. Tiger had pink shorts with the same gold diamonds on each leg and a matching top with a pink tiger inside the diamond and her pink and gold mask. Volta was in a blue jacket with the same gold diamond that has his face outlined in blue inside the diamond. "Flyers" by Bradio began and they made their usual entrance with Minoru sliding into the ring as Tiger hopped over the top rope and Volta was placed inside. All three posed for the camera and then got ready for the match.

“Fast Life" by Kool G Rap & Nas cued up and that was the trigger for just about every member of the audience in The Citadel to simultaneously start booing. Viola Mancini and Janica Jayden made their way out onto the stage with Viola walking a few paces in front of her partner, holding both of the OATH Tag Team Championship titles. They soon reached the bottom of the ramp and went about entering the ring.

CRYBABY: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the OATH Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship. Introducing first, the challengers, being accompanied to the ring by Volta, at a combined weight of 340lbs., the team of Minoru Tanahashi and Super Tiger, Super Kawaii Thunder Liger Squadron!

A big cheer for the challengers and a loud honk from Volta at ringside.

CRYBABY: Introducing second, at a combined weight of 384lbs, the OATH Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champions, the team of Violan Mancini and Janica Jayden, The Mancini Syndicate!

Viola simply ordered Janica to stand on the apron so that she could start the match. The referee held up both Tag Team title belts and then called for the opening bell.

Ding, Ding, Ding!

Following the opening bell Minoru and Tiger were playing rock, paper, scissors trying to figure out who would start the match. This light hearted moment didn’t last long as Volta started frantically honking from ringside. Viola charged in and nailed Minoru with a chop block which forced him to be the one to start the contest.

Viola stomped the absolute shit out of Minoru before she placed his throat across the bottom rope and then pushed her knee down on the back of his neck. Viola propped the middle rope up over her shoulder for added leverage as the referee applied a five count.

MEARS: Viola Mancini barely even tries to hide her dastardly ways, does she?

PETRIE: She’s don’t need to. She’s the fuckin’ Godmother. She runs shit.

MEARS: That may change tonight.

PETRIE: Not fuckin’ likely. If you think they don’t have a plan they you are on another planet.

Like any good bad guy Viola held the hold on as long as she could -- which in this case was to a count of four. Tiger protested but Viola didn’t give a shit, La Capa did what she wanted to do, when she wanted to do it. Minoru was trying to breath but that little number -- well -- did a number on him.

After another succession of swift stomps to the back of Minoru’s head, The Godmother got him up to his feet and slapped him in the face like only an Italian woman could. Minoru barely had a moment to process what happened before Viola sent him off toward the ropes. On his return she hit him with a pendulum backbreaker and then transitioned it into a reverse ddt. Viola covered.

PETRIE: Minoru doesn’t have great luck on ipay-per-view does he? Always getting his ass kicked.

MEARS: I do not believe that is the case at all.

PETRIE: Case and point right here Mears! Open yer eyes.

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Minoru kicked out but he had taken a great deal of damage. Viola deemed this the appropriate time to tag in Janica, now that Viola had set her up for success. Viola made the tag and then had a few choice words for her partner. Janica appeared to be stifling an eye roll as she entered the ring.

The Black Lion was doing his best to get to his corner but Janica put a stop to that immediately with a running knee to his lower back. Janica sent Minoru into the closest corner (that wasn’t where his partner was) and followed that up with a running knee to the ribs.

PETRIE: I know Viola bosses Janica around but it’s for her own good! Janica wouldn’t have a career without La Capa.

MEARS: How can you be sure? They have only ever been in tag team matches since coming to OATH.

PETRIE: I am a journalist. It is my job to know these things.

MEARS: When did you take on that title? Today?

PETRIE: How fuckin’ dare you.

Janica lifted Minoru up to the top rope and quickly took him off with a superplex! Minoru hit the mat with a thud and Janica let the momentum take her over into a cover. Unfortunately for Janica, Minoru’s foot lay under the bottom rope. Viola was seething because Janica didn’t notice that.

The Godmother started yelling instructions at her partner and Janica looked less than pleased about it. Janica got to her feet and looked as though she was going to give Viola a piece of her mind but then thought better of it. This momentary distraction proved to be enough time for Minoru to get to his feet and surprise Janica with Kabukicho Nights (Discus Lariat) as she turned around.

MEARS: That was the opening that Minoru needed.

PETRIE: Yeah make the tag to someone who weighs 110lbs soaking wet holding a brick.

MEARS: Super Tiger is one of the fastest rising stars in the company.

PETRIE: Says who?

MEARS: Me.

The audience was coming back to life because Minoru was finally able to make a tag after getting his ass handed to him. Tiger slipped into the ring as Minoru draped Janica over the middle rope, facing the crowd. Tiger called out “Squadron Special Maneuver Alpha!” and then hit Janica with a tiger feint kick which sent her backward right into a dragon suplex from Minoru! Tiger dove into a cover.

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Viola entered the ring and kicked Tiger in the back of the head. Viola shouted some instructions at Janica and then went back to her corner. Volta honked angrily at Viola but The Godmother didn’t seem to give a shit. Janica started crawling toward her corner.

PETRIE: Do yer fuckin’ job Janica! Make the tag!

La Capa had her arm outstretched but Tiger grabbed Janica by the boot and hauled her up to her feet. Tiger tried to take Janica over with a German suplex but Janica slipped behind her and went for one of her own. Tiger hooked her leg around Janica’s to stop the throw and then turned it into a shiranui! Janica was planted and Tiger covered, looking to win her first title in OATH.

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Janica kicked out and Viola huffed in relief. Tiger got up after the kick out and called out to the audience who cheered in her favour. Tiger went for a tornado ddt but Janica blocked it and then planted Tiger with a White Russian Legsweep! Janica tried to cover but Tiger rolled onto her stomach.

PETRIE: Jesus fuck Janica. Viola is gonna have you shot.

MEARS: Does she do that?

PETRIE: I’ve heard rumors.

Seeing that she was unable to try for a pin, Janica moved to tag in Viola. The Godmother quickly slipped into the ring and shouted further instructions at her partner. Janica shot Tiger into the ropes and on Tiger’s return Janica took her over with a Samoan drop as Viola caught Tiger with a neckbreaker. Viola covered.

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SKTLS were in a bad way now as Viola tried to apply a reverse chin lock but Tiger slipped out of it and used her speed to dart across the ring and then hit Viola with a Tiger Snare (Springboard Dropkick to the Knee)! Viola dropped and then Tiger dove across the ring to tag in Minoru!

PETRIE: Oooooh big comeback. Yeah right.

MEARS: It could be! Minoru knows how to win gold here in OATH!

The Black Lion knew that he had precious little time to make something happen so he got Viola up to her feet and then lifted her up for a powerbomb. Tiger climbed to the top rope and called out “Squadron Maneuver Number Seven!” before leaping off the top rope with a meteora as Minoru planted Viola with a powerbomb. Tiger rolled out of the ring and Minoru covered.

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Janica entered the ring and broke up the fall so Minoru tagged Super Tiger back in and then went after Janica. Minoru sent Janica flailing over the top rope and Viola went to the outside as well to recover. Viola landed right beside Volta and shoved the innocent capybara out of the way.

MEARS: Uh oh.

PETRIE: Probably shouldn’t have done that Godmother.

Minoru saw what Viola did to Volta and completely lost his shit. Like completely. Minoru went to exit the ring to go after her but the referee got in his way -- he was not the legal man. Minoru pushed the referee out of the way and the ref took it like a shotgun blast, falling to the mat in a heap.

From the outside Janica yanked Super Tiger off of the apron and dropped her with the Easy Rider DDT (Jumping Double Underhook DDT) on the floor. In an odd turn, Janica then rolled Super Tiger under the ring. Almost immediately, Super Tiger crawled back out as if nothing happened.

MEARS: That was...strange.

PETRIE: It was meant as an insult! Get into the pit!

Minoru went after Viola but The Godmother slipped back into the ring. Minoru went to re-enter the ring but then saw Cosa Nostra walking down the ramp. They jumped Super Tiger but it almost looked like they were pulling their punches. Already in a rage, Minoru went to save his partner.

In the ring Viola called to Janica. A figure crawled out from under the ring and it was...Super Tiger? Minoru reached Cosa Nostra and the other Super Tiger on the ramp and was met with a super kick from the other Super Tiger! In the ring, Janica and Viola planted Super Tiger with Code of Silence (Snapshot)! Janica roused the referee as Viola made the cover.

MEARS: Hang on. What the fuck?

PETRIE: I feel like I’m seeing double! Four Super Tigers!

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Ding, Ding, Ding!

CRYBABY: Here are your winners and still OATH Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champions, The Mancini Syndicate!

“Fast Life" by Kool G Rap & Nas kicked up and Viola took hold of the titles. Viola raised both of them in the ring as Janica, Cosa Nostra, and the Fake Super Tiger joined her! There were a few moments of celebration until the five members of ‘the family’ left the ring. The quintet walked past Minoru, who was just starting to stir on the ramp. It appeared that they were considering inflicting more damage but Volta and the real Super Tiger came to defend him. Viola gestured for the group to leave and that is exactly what happened.

The Runaways, Kasey Kash, and Jenna Sharpe were walking through The Citadel, having a conversation when suddenly The Runaways noticed something and pulled up to a stop and then followed by Kasey and Jenna. The camera panned to the left to show a number of funeral wreaths just standing there and the camera panned over the names on each one to show that each person there has been named with a black wreath...with the exception of Jenna Sharpe's whose wreath is actually done up in more cheerful and bright colors and hers actually has the name of the person who sent them.

The Helms Family offers up their most sincere apologies on the passing of your band.

Jenna and company looked furious as we could almost hear Locke Helms’ laughter echoing from somewhere.

• BACKSTAGE

The cameras caught Johnny Draco sitting in the hallway, an angry look on his face. Though this anger helped him to remain focused. He had to right the wrong that happened last week by the hands of AJ Jenkynx. The cowardly way his opponent tonight had attacked him, it was a sign of disrespect to any real wrestler. Perhaps the young AJ Jenkynx was jealous of the recognition Johnny had been receiving recently. The beautiful Tiffany Lynn Page stood by his side as she sipped on a glass of water. Her eyes focussed down on Johnny who seemed like something was on his mind.

DRACO: Can’t blame him for being jealous if I was him I would be too. He clearly doesn’t know a thing about respect. Tonight I get to prove why I should be receiving this recognition. I show that I can get the job done against a coward like AJ Jenkynx. A man I no longer have respect for after his attack last week. You see last week he made me see I can’t let anyone stop me from the important moments. I have to defeat anyone who opposes my journey here in Oath.

TIFFANY: You have a right to be angry Johnny, he showed his true colors by attacking you. What real competitor would attack someone without reason? Perhaps he’s aware of the spotlight being on you instead of the man himself. Tonight, you get your chance at revenge against him. I know we will both be enjoying this moment to come tonight. However, your opponent will be regretting the moment he cowardly attacked you.

He knew Tiffany had a point. There were moments he often put his faith in her advice and words she spoke. He knew AJ was going to regret that moment last week. He also believed AJ was jealous of the spotlight recently shined on him. Though he didn’t let that get to him he was more focused on getting revenge. The revenge that would be more painful than the attack given by AJ Jenkynx. He started to lift his head as a referee walked past. Draco stood up from the chair he was sitting on, his head turning to the referee gently. He raised his hand up to press it against the man’s chest, stopping him from walking away from him.

DRACO: Hey man what’s up I believe you’re the referee for my match tonight.

REF JACK: Yeah that’s correct Johnny I intend to call it down the line tonight. It would only be fair to both you and your opponent. Is there a problem with me being the referee tonight?

DRACO: You see there happens to be a problem. A problem I’m sure we can both negotiate on in order to fix it. I need you to be less in tune with the rules in tonight’s match.

REF JACK: I’m sorry sir you want me to do what? I’m a professional referee, I take my job seriously in every match. Why would you want me to do that after last week's attack?

DRACO: We both know AJ Jenkynx is used to inflicting pain on his opponents. I’m not scared of that fact. I know it’s one we both share in common. Since AJ likes to go to violent measures in each of his matches. I want to return that favor by showing him I can bring a lot more violence. I plan on going to limits that show I deserve this spotlight put on me.

REF JACK: I will try my best on going against official rules in tonight’s match. However, a winner must be decided at the end of the match. There must be some sanction left in this match can you promise me that Johnny?

DRACO: I’m sure I can promise that to you, tonight’s match will be one the fans remember. A match that goes beyond what a normal match would be like. Yet at the end of the match there will be just one winner. The fans know who it will be yet only time will tell if it will be me. For the sake of AJ Jenkynx I’m hoping he’s ready for tonight’s match. His cowardness will be redeemed in inflicted pain caused by my hands. You just make sure you do your job as a referee. Are we in agreement with this Jack?

REF JACK: This will be a match that I do my job because I know the importance of this match sir. I have to go now I have another match I have to get ready to referee. If I was you sir I would get ready to face AJ Jenkynx tonight. I have been a referee in many matches he has had, he is a competitor who takes pride in injuring others.

The referee walked away from Tiffany and Johnny, a nod of his head being given to both of them. Johnny would be indeed ready for what was about to come in his match. It would be a match that both AJ Jenkynx and him were able to showcase their true worth. Only one would come out on top as a better rising star. He planned on making it be him, he knew with the referee being loose with normal rules it would allow them both to give the fans a match they deserved. One that put to rest the previous attack done by the hands of AJ Jenkynx. Though, he didn’t go down without a fight last week. He wasn’t planning on going done without one tonight. The last visual they gave from the hallways was Johnny Draco staring into the camera.

CRYBABY: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first being accompanied to the ring by Tiffany Lynn Page, from Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 215lbs., Johnny Draco!

"Kumbaya" by Hopsin cued up and Johnny Draco stepped through the velvet curtains of the entrance way to the stage. He looked left and right toward the crowd while standing still on the ramp. Draco crossed his arms over his chest and a second went by before pyro shot out of the stage into the air. This popped the audience. Tiffany appeared at his side and the two made their way down the ramp. Draco climbed into the ring and he paced around a bit before making his way to a corner. He climbed up the turnbuckle before standing still on the middle turnbuckle rope. He pounded his chest and then pointed out to the audience, it was clear that they were on his side here tonight.

CRYBABY: And his opponent, from Birmingham, Alabama, weighing in at 220lbs., “The Sinner” AJ Jenkynx!

“Timmy Turner” by Desiigner started playing and AJ Jenkynx came out wearing a mask and red contacts. hHe paced to the ring slowly, giving the audience time to admire his gear which is purple and red. He had on a long jacket that has the word “Sinner” with smoke and skull designs in the letters. He walked slowly with his head down. Halfway down the ramp he took the mask off and looked up. Jenkynx’s eyes were fixed on Draco as he entered the ring. Jenkyx ran his thumb across his throat and then pointed at Draco.

Ding, Ding, Ding!

The bell sounded and the two men came to the center of the ring to square up. Jenkynx kicked things off with a headbutt that sent Draco stumbling backward toward the ropes. Jenkynx went to advance but the former boxer peppered him with some hard jabs to the mid-section.

Jenkynx fired back with a thigh press and then took Draco over with a quick snap suplex. Draco rolled to the ropes for some salvation but Jenkyx ran in and kicked him in the ribs. Jenkynx got Draco up and tried to send him into a corner with an Irish whip but Draco reversed the momentum. Jenkynx hit the corner hard and Draco followed it up with running double knees into the corner.

MEARS: Two up and comers going head to head here. Who do you have Bad Mood?

PETRIE: In my opinion Jenknyx is due. Guy has been biding his time.

MEARS: By losing?

PETRIE: Lullin’ his opponents into a false sense of confidence.

Draco led Jenkynx out of the corner and kicked him in the gut. Tiffany cheered for her charge as Draco looked for a thrusting DDT but Jenknyx lifted him up and tossed him forward, Draco landing with a thud on his stomach. Draco tried to rally up to all fours but Jenkynx tattooed him with a running kick to the face. Draco flipped over onto his back holding his face as Jenkynx covered.

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The Sinner couldn’t get the victory there but he applied a quick chin lock to keep Draco grounded. Apparently staying on the mat was not in Draco’s plan because he fought quickly up to his feet. After some quick kidney strikes, Draco took Jenkynx over with a back suplex.

MEARS: Excellent reversal from Johnny Draco!

PETRIE: Guy put on his big boy pants for his iPPV debut.

Draco decided that now was the time to take a risk as he climbed to the top rope. This was his first iPay-Per-View with OATH, Draco decided to play to the crowd a little bit before leaping off the top rope looking for a diving elbow drop but at the last possible second Jenknyx moved out of the way.

Draco hit hard and tried to get up but Jenkynx blasted him with a superkick that took him off his feet. Jenkynx then hefted Draco up and as he held Draco up, Jenkynx flashed a glance at Tiffany who looked somewhat concerned. Jenkynx smirked and then hit Draco with a quick pump handle STO. The Sinner covered.

PETRIE: Game over Draco. Thanks fer comin’.

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MEARS: It appears that the game is still on.

The audience came back to life as Draco kicked out. Tiffany started pounding on the apron in support and Jenkynx roared in her direction. Tiffany cowered away, not wanting to draw The Sinner’s ire any further. Jenkynx looked to heft Draco up again but got caught with an uppercut.

Jenkynx staggered back and the audience was cheering for Draco. Draco hit some quick body shots and with each blow that he landed the audience cheered louder. Jenkynx’s tried to counter with an elbow strike but Draco slipped behind him and planted him on his face with the Mic Drop (Skull Crushing Finale) out of nowhere! Draco covered.

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Ding, Ding, Ding!

CRYBABY: Here is your winner, Johnny Draco!

“Kimbaya” by Hopsin played as Tiffany entered the ring to celebrate with her client. The Citadel was pleased to see Draco back in the win column but no one was happier about that fact than him.

"The Burning Heart" sat hunched over in front of his locker with a contemplative look on his face.

EDWARDS: Do you know what a fighter does?

It was another of his easy answer questions that drove the audience up a wall.

EDWARDS: He goes out, gets in the ring, and does what he has to do to get the win. Simple, yeah?

"Well, no shit, Sherlock," some at home thought to themselves.

EDWARDS: That's because it damn well is. The same way what I'm about to say is simple as hell too. I've been a fighter before and after the bell rings my entire career. I've carried a shit ton of grudges back home. They've destroyed my mental and bodily health. On the other hand, they've fueled some of my biggest wins too, but that shit is exhausting, man. It's like carrying the weight of the world on you back. That's why I'm trying something different tonight.

"A new move, maybe" the select few at the Citadel wondered.

EDWARDS: I've been mad as hell about what happened a few weeks ago, but it's the kinda mad that doesn't keep me up at night. I kept telling myself that there would be a chance to get even if I followed the fighter's way: by keeping the hate in between the bells. And I'm gonna do just that. Sure, I'm calm right now, but the second that bell rings, I'm gonna be a hurricane of violence. If I gotta crack the War Queen's crown, so be it. If I gotta take a few years off her career like she tried to do to me, aight' then. I'll do what I gotta do in a fight because that's what a fighter does. I promise one thing, though, once the fight over, whatever grudge I got with her is done.

Okay, so maybe OATH don't care about the contents of the former Intrepid Champion's character, but they did get promised violence, which always makes fight fans smile with glee.

The house lights went down, and the arena stayed black during the garbled opening guitar riff of “My Name Is Human” by Highly Suspect. Strobe lights moved with the easy beat of the song. “The Burning Heart” James Edwards appeared at the top of the ramp with the hood on his ring jacket up. He took a few moments to survey everything before him. The hood went down with the opening lyrics. Moving with the meandering pace of the music, his eyes never left the ring. He lapped the squared circle, slid under the bottom rope, and bowed martial arts style to all four corners before settling into his own.

"Killing In The Name Of" by Rage Against The Machine kicked up next and within seconds the OATH Tabula Rasa Champion, “The War Queen” Leah Aguero was sauntering to the ring, dragging the championship behind her. The ONI member was met with what could only be described as absolute contempt. Aguero didn’t give a fuck, she lobbed her title into the ring and it landed at Edwards’ feet. Aguero entered the ring and stood in her corner, gesturing for the referee to pick up her title.

CRYBABY: The following contest is War Queen Rules where there is no disqualification, no count outs, and falls count anywhere for the OATH Pro Wrestling Tabula Rasa Championship! Introducing first, the challenger, from Lexington, Kentucky, weighing in at 204lbs., “The Burning Heart” James Edwards!

There was a decent pop for Edwards, this being his first match since Hell And Back. He didn’t play to the crowd, he kept his eyes focussed on the champion.

CRYBABY: Introducing second, from Chicago, Illinois, weighing in at 132lbs., representing ONI, the OATH Pro Wrestling Tabula Rasa Champion, “The War Queen” Leah Aguero!

Ding, Ding, Ding!

The bell rang and Edwards came right out of his corner thinking that he would get the drop on Aguero. That wasn’t the case. Aguero was right there to meet him. Aguero went high with a roundhouse kick but Edwards blocked it with his forearm. Edwards responded with a chop but Aguero put up both of her forearms to block that.

Edwards looked to knot up Aguero’s quad with a kick to her left thigh. He landed one and when he tried his luck at executing a second Aguero caught his right leg and kicked out his left, putting him on his back. Aguero went for a standing double stomp but Edwards was able to move out of the way.

MEARS: Both of these competitors are OATH mainstays. James is a former Intrepid Champion and Event Horizon Series Winner. Leah was one half of the first Tag Team Champions and is our current Tabula Rasa Champion. I think we can expect an excellent contest Bad Mood.

PETRIE: Yeah maybe under normal circumstances but Eddy is out for blood tonight.

The Burning Heart kipped up to his feet and caught Aguero with an open handed palm strike that levelled her. Aguero stumbled backward and caught her left arm on the top rope. Edwards rushed her and Aguero dropped her head and tried to hip toss the challenger over the top rope but Edwards saw it coming and he smashed her with a knee to the face.

Aguero was sent through the ropes to the outside. She got up to all fours and was holding her jaw, surprised that Edwards caught her slippin. Before Aguero had enough time to recover, Edwards darted toward her looking for a tope suicida but Aguero caught him with a leaping knee strike.

MEARS: Luckily OATH keeps a dental surgeon on retainer, should our athletes need oral attention.

PETRIE: Think about what you just said.

MEARS: I regretted it a second after it came out of my mouth.

PETRIE: Again. Think about what you just said.

MEARS: Piss off.

The champion pulled Edwards out of the ring and he landed in a heap. That knee strike had rung his bell. Aguero slipped back into the ring, charged across the ring, hit the ropes and came back for a suicide dive but at the last second Edwards reached up and grabbed her out of the air and slammed her right into the front of the announce table.

It was Edwards’ match to lose at this point as he approached the timekeepers table and pulled out a steel chair. One would assume that Edwards’ was having war-like flashbacks from when Aguero beat the piss out of him at Hell And Back. Edwards took a moment to inspect the chair, plotting his next move.

PETRIE: Come on Eddy! Let’s see how yer gonna fuck this opportunity up.

MEARS: You may want to be careful, he might decide to hit you with that chair.

PETRIE: Yeah right. That would require BALLS!

The War Queen was back up to her feet and when Edwards looked to drive the top of the steel chair into her midsection she kicked it right into his face. It did not look pleasant in the least. Edwards staggered back, still holding the chair and Aguero charged in and blasted him with a big boot, sending the chair into his face yet again.

Aguero looked somewhat pissed off at this moment as she kicked the steel steps out of position. That inspired her as she hoisted Edwards up, positioned him as best she could and then took him over with a snap German suplex that saw Edwards land on the back of his head, on the steel steps.

PETRIE: This is the difference between Aguero and Eddy. Aguero just wants to hurt people. Eddy may say that this is about revenge but he wants the title. He wants it bad.

Clearly not interested in covering, Aguero wanted to inflict some more damage on the challenger. Edwards was down and holding the back of his head in agony. Aguero reached under the ring and the audience popped as she pulled out a ladder.

Seemingly miffed by the cheers for the ladder Aguero snarled as she made a ladder bridge across the ring apron and the barricade. She hefted Edwards up and lay him across the ladder bridge before ascending to the middle turnbuckle. Aguero pushed off the top rope and went for a moonsault but Edwards rolled out of the way and Aguero crashed through the ladder, snapping it in half.

MEARS: Goodness me! That was a rare miscalculation from the champion.

PETRIE: She’s already suckin’ wind! Probably broke a rib or two.

The Burning Heart was back to his feet and he slipped the steel chair into the ring. Edwards got Aguero to her feet and rolled her into the ring along with it. Edwards went about setting up the steel chair as Aguero got to her feet. When she did, Edwards charged in and hit her with a running STO onto the seat of the chair, bending it. Edwards covered.

1..

2..

..!

The War Queen kicked out and no one could believe it! Least of all Edwards. Edwards waited for Aguero to get to her feet, which surprisingly did not take long. Edwards measured her and then smashed her with his signature Double Tap (Two Consecutive Spinning Back Fists) and Aguero crumpled to the mat. This had to be it, Edwards thought. He covered.

1..

2..

..!

MEARS: How on Earth is Leah kicking out?

PETRIE: She’s ONI now. Would take an A Bomb to keep her down.

MEARS: You might be right.

She kicked out again and there was a collective gasp from The Citadel. Aguero’s eyes were barely open and yet she was able to kick out again. Edwards did his best to maintain his composure but it was clear that he was frustrated. Even more so when Aguero started standing up again.

Edwards was wide eyed. He could not believe what he was seeing, Aguero was starting to stand yet again. When she finally got up to her feet, it was clear that her legs were spaghetti. Not literally. Edwards wasted no time as he leaped into the air and hit her with The Change-Up (Jumping Switch Enziguiri). Aguero dropped again and again Edwards covered.

1..!

PETRIE: Holy fuck!

MEARS: Leah kicked out at one! Are you kidding me? How is that possible?

PETRIE: That’s ONI baby.

Aguero kicked out! Her arm shot off the mat right after the one count. The crowd was silent. They were in awe of the fighting spirit of someone that they disliked so much. Aguero started pulling herself up to her feet using the ropes as Edwards sat, eyes on the mat, in complete disbelief. Aguero’s eyes were glossed over as Edwards stood. Aguero went to advance on him but stumbled and walked right into Wildfire (Spin Kick/Roundhouse Knee Combination) from Edwards. Aguero fell on her face and Edwards covered again, this time the tightest pin he could muster.

1..

2..

..3!

Ding, Ding, Ding!

CRYBABY: Here is your winner and NEW OATH Pro Wrestling Tabula Rasa Champion, James Edwards!

“My Name Is Human” by Highly Suspect started playing. Edwards was handed the championship but his eyes weren’t on it. He was staring at Aguero. He was in complete shock over her fighting spirit. It seemed like he was considering helping her to her feet when suddenly the lights went out.

MEARS: James Edwards has secured his revenge but what is this?

PETRIE: Power shortage. Ain’t shit to be concerned about.

MEARS: You think?

PETRIE: Fuck no. This is wrestling. Shit is about to go down.

There were a few moments of silence and throughout the crowd cell phone flashlights started turning on one by one. And then three chimes of a church bell rang out. The lights came up just slightly, taking on a blue hue. A fog had engulfed the stage and the ramp as what appeared to be a horse drawn carriage was coming down the ramp.

PETRIE: What in the fuck is this?

A small lantern sat beside the coachman, who was holding the horses reins. Their face was obscured by a black stetson hat, they appeared to be wearing a long black leather duster. Edwards watched from the ring as the carriage reached the bottom of the ramp.

PETRIE: Someone order an Uber?

MEARS: From the 1900s...

The coachman released the reins and stepped out of the driver’s seat. They slowly approached the steel steps and ascended. Aguero was coming back to life as the figure entered the ring. The house lights came up. The figure, Edwards, and Aguero were all standing in the ring. A moment of confusion ended quickly when the figure pulled Aguero in and hit her with a Gory special into a sit out facebuster! The figure sat on the mat and removed their hat.

MEARS: It’s Josie Wales! The Outlaw has returned!

Wales stood up holding her hat and was approached by Edwards. He shoved her and that appeared to be the wrong move. Wales knee’d him in the midsection and then hit him with the Gory special into a sit out facebuster that she calls High Noon.

PETRIE: The Outlaw straight doesn’t give a fuck!

The Outlaw stood tall in the ring and the fans weren’t exactly sure how to react to her grand return. Wales reached down and picked up the Tabula Rasa Championship. She stared into the faceplate for a moment before she delicately draped it over Edwards’ torso.

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Results:

• El Diablo Blanco def. Jonathan Cage; New Livewire Champion

• DoD def. Sweet Treats

• Mancini Syndicate def. SKTLS; Still Tag Team Champions

• Johnny Draco def. AJ Jenkynx • James Edwards def. Leah Aguero; New Tabula Rasa Champion