The following is what transpired during the Winter Quarter of PWI in the Seventh and Final Season of PWI:
LEGENDS OF CHRISTMAS – 12/25/23
The show for THE holiday kicked off with a men’s tag title match which saw FTR retain their Tag Titles over Beer Money Inc.!
Then, in the Women’s Title match, Liv Morgan retained over Sarah Logan after shattering Sarah’s left hand with a steel chair! Liv tried to continue the assault, but Immunity Champion – Ruby Riott – came to the rescue of her fallen comrade!
In the Main Event and the final Immunity Title match roughly 20 years almost exactly after Agramon became the first Immunity Champion, LA Knight defended against Randy Orton in an impressive showing. Orton was on a roll to win, but Dragonfly viciously interfered, costing Orton following an RKO!
Following the match, Dragonfly cleared the ring – angrily telling Knight he will deal with him later -, attacking Orton with a devastating Dragon Twist Driver onto a steel chair and telling him that he will never be champion as he held the Undisputed Title in the air and the show came to a close!
HCW INSANITY – 12/27/23
Mr. & Mr. (Perfect and Kennedy) shocked everyone with a flawless victory over the returning Hardcore Giants!
In the Main Event, Team HCW (Legado Del Fantasma: Garza, Wilde, and Mendoza) took on Team PWI (Kross, Cobb, and Cass) and Team HCW was poised to win until Rhyno interfered with a series of hellacious GORES! He instructed Karrion to finish the match with a pinfall over Garza!
Rhyno then decimated each member of Legado Del Fantasma before having his team follow suit on Garza. Before hitting one final GORE on Garza, Rhyno held him up and addressed him and the audience. Rhyno said that he actually loved HCW – especially considering that he is only here because of the company -, but that he feels obligated to put HCW and professional wrestling out of their misery for the greater good!
Then, after laying Garza to waste, Rhyno stood with Team PWI as the show and the year 2023 concluded!
NEW YEARS LEGENDS – 1/1/24
The show kicked off with a falls count anywhere Premier Athlete Tournament Roulette Quarterfinal Match won by AJ Lee over Nikki Bella!
Before the Women’s Championship match it was announced that the Women’s Tag Titles will be unified with the Men’s Tag Titles (likely at The Showcase) to create intergender tag titles! Becky Lynch then prevented Liv Morgan from disqualifying herself in an act of desperation to then secure a victory to become the new Women’s Champion!
Before the Undisputed Championship main event match, Dragonfly taunted the locker room for not being able to step up and end his history near-500 day reign. He then dared the yet-unnamed challenger to show themselves. That challenger turned out to be Shawn Spears, who said that after he dealt with the rest of the Million Dollar Corporation he wanted to remove the “head of the snake” tonight! However, after the bell rang Crock MP’s music hit as the icon came down to protest the match. His protest was cut off by Spears, who hit a C4 on him! Tragically for Spears, this distraction led Dragonfly to attack Spears and make quick work of him to retain the gold!!
Then, as the night came to a close, Dragonfly opened the new year holding the gold on the stage looking in at the disgruntled challenger!
HCW INSANITY – 1/3/24
Zevon destroyed Mia Yim in a flawless victory! This sent Mia to the hospital during the break!
John Cena defeated Ciampa in a barnburner of a match!
Cena stood in celebration as the night cam to a close!
THE WRESTLING SHOW – 1/8/24
The show kicked off with the exciting pyro and introduction by the commentary. Then, in the opening bout, Mystico defeated Lance Archer in a Rafter Match to advance to the Premier Semifinal Round!
The Women’s Tag Champions, The IIconics, were walking through the hallway as the Men’s Tag Champions, FTR, approached them. Scott Dawson started to express how big of a fan he was, but Billie Kay and Peyton Royce didn’t want to hear it. Dawson wanted to express his regret for having to face the ladies in a unification match at The Final Showcase. Again, the IIconics were not impressed and suggested that FTR forfeit. That’s when FTR got serious and insisted that they are absolutely going to win. The IIconics protested and complained to each other about their future opponents as FTR left. Suddenly, Mr. & Mr. emerged with Mr. Perfect extending an offer to the ladies: get Shane to put Mr. & Mr. in the match to make it a Triple Threat and they will ensure that the IIconics leave as the champions. Billie was ready to agree, but Peyton was suspicious of their intent. Perfect remarked that he and Kennedy have no interest in the titles – being in HCW -; only justice. Peyton reluctantly agreed as she and Billie departed for Shane’s office. Kennedy went to ask what Perfect was thinking, and Perfect assured him that he has a “plan”.
After tripping an unsuspecting Shawn Spears, Matt Cardona joked about watching his step. Spears went to lunge at Cardona, but Cardona chided him, saying that he is lucky that he isn’t in the tournament with Cardona, lest he get embarrassed too. Cardona then bragged about helping prevent Spears from getting any opportunities in AXW/HLW/WWE after getting in Murrey’s ear. Cardona noted that Spears has no real potential. Eventually, after all of the insults, Spears unleashed hell. The two engaged in a fight, but Cardona got the best of him. He then left him laid out on the floor as we cut to the locker room area.
Karrion Kross stopped LA Knight in the locker room to ask what he was doing here. Knight remarked that he can basically be wherever he wants to be. Kross said he looks forward to defeating Knight in the tournament finals, but Knight was unconvinced as he teased that Kross will be less prepared for Knight more than the other way around. This confidence led Kross to challenge Knight to an Extreme Title match at Mayhem next week. Knight scoffed and agreed, mocking Kross seething as he left.
In the Massacre 6 Match to determine the Number One Contender for the Women’s Championship, Alexa Bliss disappeared into the darkness along with her Cult after staring down Charlotte (who eliminated her), Shayna was the first eliminated via pinfall, Mockingbird was tossed out, and AJ Lee eliminated Thunderosa, only to be pinned by Charlotte following a Natural Selection, giving Charlotte the victory!!
Teo and Attitude discussed the tag division, with Teo being frustrated that they haven’t done much since losing the gold and that the people are starting to forget them. Attitude insisted that they still run the division and pledged to secure their tag title shot at the next Asylum in two weeks! Attitude also griped about being the only person in the tournament who has to take on a fellow former tournament winner in Brandon Lee. Teo told Attitude that he believes in him as he left to get something to drink!
Dragonfly was about to head out when Ted Dibiase stopped him, insisting that they have their talk. Dragonfly was unhappy, expressing his frustration with the Million Dollar Corporation as he feels that he is the only member thereof delivering. He cited Lance going to the hospital tonight, Beer Money Inc. losing the tag gold, Krusader being AWOL, and Dibiase being a has-been. Dibiase grew angry and demanded another chance. Dragonfly noted that his patience was running thin and that he was soon going to leave the group behind if they don’t start to prove themselves worthy of his services!
We then see Aiden English laying on the floor after apparently being put through another table. As he just laid there, Hurricane Helms approached and asked what was wrong. English started to weep, complaining about he always goes through the tables that he is required to have with him, he never has any matches, and Dexter Lumis won’t stop stalking him! Hurricane gave him a pep talk, saying that he deserves better and needs to prove it. Aiden was feeling better as Hurricane departed. As he talked to himself about how things were going to turn around for him, he was suddenly frightened by the silent approach of Dexter Lumis. Aiden screams in horror as we cut back to ringside!
The Young Bucks then stunned the 3rd-Ranked International Incident with a sneak victory!
Granddaddy Duxen was looking for his grandson, Jimmy, when Petey Williams came in the room. Petey informed Duxen of his confidence that he will beat Duxen and go on to win the tournament. Duxen took umbrage to the notion that he should be overlooked and promised to end Petey’s dreams here as he left Petey behind.
Randy Orton then came out and called out Dragonfly. He said that with his “statement victory” over Seth Rollins at Rising he had re-earned his rematch with Dragonfly. He claimed that he is the uncrowned Undisputed Champion and that he will prevent Dragonfly from reaching 500 days! At that moment, he demanded that Dragonfly come out and accept his challenge, but the lights dimmed and Mickey emerged on the screen! Mickey noted his exile, but proclaimed that he still controls the fate of the company and the industry. He said that he brought Orton here to humiliate the “first champion of the elites” and that he will use that accomplishment to go on and destroy the industry…using every weapon at his disposal, including the “ULTIMATE weapon!”
After Mickey faded to black, Orton stood confused in the ring until a strange theme started playing and the Ultimate Warrior came running down to the ring to attack Randy! Orton was blindsided by this and overwhelmed quickly as Warrior decimated him and left the carnage behind!!
In the Main Event, Becky Lynch successfully retained her Women’s Title in a triple threat match with the 1st-Ranked Liv Morgan and the 2nd-Ranked Sharon Carter (who stood out to steal the show in this). The match saw Liv in control in the end, but Ruby Riott prevented her victory, allowing Becky to get the win!
Just as we thought the show was over, the darkness ended and we saw the familiar fire pit with Finn Balor sitting dazed and confused next to it. Alexa Bliss and her cult soon revealed themselves. Finn seemed petrified as they approached. Alexa said that they needed to resurrect “Him” again with another worthy sacrifice, and that “He” wants Balor once he returns! As they closed in on Balor the screen again snapped to darkness and the show concluded!
HCW MONDAY NIGHT MAYHEM – 1/15/24
The show opened abruptly as Aiden English stood in the ring refusing to leave until he had an audience with Ted Brown. He insisted on being permitted to defect from PWI to HCW. Ted came out and entertained the thought for a moment, saying that Aiden can defect if he defeats an HCW top talent right now. English was a little caught off guard, but agreed…but his opponent was THE HULK! Aiden tried his best, but he was no match for Hulk, who made quick work of Aiden! Then, after the match, Aiden whined about the outcome until Dexter Lumis emerged from under the ring and dragged him underneath screaming for help!
In an impressive opening bout, Hikaru Shida defeated Penelope Ford!
Mr. & Mr. were discussing their plans when PWI’s Events Commissioner Shane McMahon entered the room. He noted that he is here on special business, including telling them that they got their wish – per the request of The IIconics – to be inserted into the Tag Title Unification match at The Showcase! Shane pointed out that everyone in the company is already uncomfortable with the intergender match, and that they will be keeping an eye on Mr. & Mr. going into the bout. As Shane left, Perfect and Kennedy were very pleased with this decision.
Scott Nash was amused and relieved in telling Ted Brown that they dodged a bullet with Aiden being denied defection to HCW. He reiterated that they needed to be on the ball in combating Mickey and Brown told Nash that his phone has been ringing off the hook with PWI talent looking to defect…including one that we may see tonight! They then took off to avoid another run-in with English!
Despite the fighting spirit of Angel Garza, Rhyno defeated him soundly. However, the beatdown didn’t stop with the bell, as Rhyno continued to pummel Garza. This led Wilde and Mendoza to rush to the ring to help their fallen comrade, but Cass and Cobb joined in as well to help overwhelm Legado Del Fantasma with PWI might! Rhyno then systematically picked apart their victims until PAC arrived to provide some much-needed balance as the surprise defector to HCW!! Pac nailed his Black Arrow on Rhyno before sending him outside to join his invader friends as we cut to a commercial!!
In the parking lot, Hulk was apparently set to leave until the lights flickered to reveal FRED standing behind him!! FRED launched a dumpster at Hulk and followed up with an attack as he grabbed Hulk and the lights went out once again!!
In the Main Event, a bloody battle ensued as for the Extreme Championship between champion LA Knight and challenger Karrion Kross. Kross seemed to poised to win with absolute brutality until the lights cut out and Slammu appeared! Slammu took out his old Ascendants foe, paving the way for Knight to retain!
With Karrion’s crimson mask bloodier than ever, Slammu and Knight celebrated as the night came to a close!
WNW – 1/17/24
After the opening video package, the 5th ranked Attitude defeated Brandon Lee in a cage match to advance to the tournament semifinals!
Dibiase stopped Beer Money Inc. to tell them that they are “on probation” (much to their shocking dismay). He warned that the Million Dollar Corporation is in danger of “losing [their] star quarterback” if they don’t right the ship, so Beer Money Inc. is being put on notice of being “let go” if they don’t get their titles back! Storm and Roode were in shock as Dibiase left them to ponder what they were just told!
Nikki Cross was stopped by Shotzi. Shotzi remarked that Nikki promised that they would be a team when she first arrived here, but that she allowed herself to be corrupted by Alexa. Nikki warned against negatively mentioning Bliss, but Shotzi wound up paying a vicious price after calling Alexa a “bitch”! Nikki left Shotzi knocked out as we cut back to the ring!
After a hard fought No Hold Barred match, Petey Williams dodged a Duxen Elbow (with a chair) and nailed Duxen with a stunning Canadian Destroyer onto the chair to secure the victory and advance to the Semifinal Round!
HBK was arriving when Metalhead caught up with him. The friendly conversation soon turned serious when Metalhead made a passing remark about HBK not being able to get the job done. He then further rubbed salt in the wound by claiming that HBP was more talented (saying he was going to call a “real winner”). HBK retorted that he was better than HBP, but after Metalhead laughed that off, HBK brought up Dragonfly and how he was apparently better than Metalhead. Metalhead got very serious, saying it was a matter of time before he showed the world that he truly is better. On his way out of the scene, HBK retorted that Dragonfly was a “real winner” that he was going to call as he left Metalhead seething!
Lawrence Mason then attempted to interview the Ultimate Warrior as Warrior went on a long-winded rambling rant about being the only true warrior who was too much for Murrey or anyone to handle and how he would put Orton away to solidify himself as the true “deserving” number one contender!
In our Main Event, the 1st ranked Charlotte Flair defeated Naomi 2-0 (first with a pinfall after the Natural Selection and then by submission with the Figure 8) to advance to the semifinal round!
As the show concluded, Charlotte celebrated and framed her waist as the Women’s Champion, Becky Lynch, watched from the stage!
ASYLUM – 1/22/24
We kick off the show with a meeting of Ted Brown, Scott Nash, Catherine Mouse, and Blaster Bladwick. Ted is at the chalkboard describing their plan to get the upperhand in the war by ensuring that they earn the first Global Conflict Victory. Catherine has her doubts considering her knowledge of her father’s tricks, Blaster notes how he has seen Mickey come back with a vengeance every time that he is down, and Nash points out his knowledge of how Mickey works behind the scenes. Still, they reluctantly agree that their plan is the best possible plan to save the industry – which Catherine notes is genuinely in danger given that Brown Inc. and Mmouse Enterprises have collectively kept the industry afloat since the Second Era – and Ted continues to discuss the plan as we fade to the opening video package!
After the introduction, Matt Cardona defeats Karrion Kross in a Last Man Standing Match to advance to the semifinal round despite the attempts by Shawn Spears to cost him the match!
Petey Williams is about to head out when he walks into Ted Dibiase, who is waiting for him. Ted says that the time for Petey to officially declare his loyalty to the Million Dollar Corporation has come, especially since there’s a lot riding on the group getting results. Petey said that they were just “partners”, and Dibiase ramped up the pressure, saying that walking away despite Ted helping Petey get into the tournament would be costly. Petey basically said he will take his chances and when Ted went to go on a rant about how you can’t defy him, Petey knocked him out! Petey then knelt down and declared that he manipulated Ted’s need for him to get what he wanted, and that he will happily retake the reins of his own career now!
Liv Morgan told Lana that she is determined to get back to the Women’s Title and that she is intent on defeating Michelle McCool next week at Global Conflict I, and then going on to win the tournament again, only to unify the Women’s International Title with the Women’s Title and prove that she is the present and future of the business!
Metalhead forced a disqualification in his match with HBK, hitting him in the balls out of frustration when HBK was set to hit the Sweet Chin Music! He then proceeded to viciously attack HBK until Heavymetal returned to save the day! Heavymetal helped HBK get a Superkick in and joined HBK on the ramp as Metalhead looked on in anger!
After the break, we see Aiden English crying his eyes out, Crock MP shows up, insisting that it was a fan in need of his signature. He asked Aiden what was the matter, English noted that he had to have a table, Dexter Lumis stole his book, and now company said he can’t have a chair to sit in! He declared that he needed justice, and Crock MP secretly stated that this was not a job for Crock MP, but “someone else” as he took off! Then, the light went out and flipped back on in red to reveal Finn Balor! Finn was confused as Aiden tried to help him, but he then said he had to go. Aiden was distraught about no one needing his signature until Dexter emerged from behind him and hit him with the Silence, putting him through the table!!
Phobe was remarking about how much he loved his break from action when Terminator pointed out that someone wanted to meet him in the hallway to issue a challenge. Phobe was annoyed as Brian Cage showed up. Phobe mocked him, only to get pushed over by Cage! Terminator briefly held Phobe back as Cage giggled to himself. Phobe agreed to the challenge and Cage was pleased as he left. Phobe noted that he wanted to see Cage go missing!
The Attraction were talking about Attitude’s win on Wednesday when Beer Money Inc. burst into the room and attacked them! After leaving them out cold, the two then mocked The Attraction for being the top contenders and promised to see them soon!
In the next match, Shotzi Blackheart gave it her all against Nikki Cross, but Nikki hit her out of nowhere with a Sister Abigail to get the pinfall victory! Then, as Nikki rested on the ropes, the lights went out again, and came back on with the red lights as Slammer stood in the ring in front of Nikki! Nikki then kneeled, saying “I’m ready” as Slammer lifted his fist, and as it came down for the Head Mashing Super Punch, the lights went out once more as a demonic voice said “LET HIM IN!”
We return from the break to see Rhyno arguing with Jeff Cobb and Big Cass about who the leader of their group should be. Rhyno notes that he should lead because the two of them couldn’t finish the job until he inserted himself. They were interrupted by Executioner with a message: steal the plans of the enemy and send them a message that they can’t ignore!
Charlotte caught up with Becky in the hallway to discuss their match which is coming in two weeks. Charlotte appreciates Becky keeping the title warm for her and Becky takes offense to the notion that she is merely a warming station for the gold until Charlotte gets it. AJ Lee intervenes, telling them to keep it cool and insisting that Charlotte go through her first. Becky got irritated as AJ called Becky her best friend, and after Charlotte left (warning AJ to stay out of her way) Becky demanded that AJ stay out of her business and stop calling Becky her best friend. AJ noted that her heart was breaking and that she wanted to be a team as International and Women’s Champions. Becky wished her good luck in the tournament and then left, insisting once more that AJ stay out of her way. AJ stood in shock, but quickly reverted back to her delusions that Becky will “forgive” her soon as she skipped away.
In the Main Event match to determine the challenger for the Undisputed Title next week at Global Conflict I, The Ultimate Warrior and Randy Orton battled to a no contest after a top rope Gorilla Press to the outside was simultaneously converted into a Super RKO!
After the ref revealed that both men will challenge Dragonfly next week, Warrior soon woke up and went ape shit, attacking Earl Hebner and viciously assaulting Orton, putting him through a table as the show came to its conclusion!
INSANITY – 1/24/24
After a sloppy performance by all involved, the opening bout saw Mr. & Mr. defeat YMCA by pinfall!
In the back hallway, Ted Brown was stopped by Ted Dibiase – who was demanding that Brown “uphold [his] end of the deal” -, but Brown at first was acting shocked only to soon claim that he was “not a sellout”. Dibiase hinted at helping finance the HCW’s war with PWI, and said that while Brown tried to lure him in with the mission to save the industry, Dibiase said that his pocketbook was the ultimate factor in his decision-making and that with his “star player” feeling unhappy, he is under pressure to get a “return” on his “investment”. Brown looked to move on, but Dibiase said that his patience was wearing thin and that Brown won’t like what happens if he doesn’t do what Dibiase wants. Ted brushed this threat off and Dibiase cackled to himself as he walked away.
Scott Nash met with PWI’s Events Commissioner Shane McMahon, Shane said that while he doesn’t like it, he is bound by contract to do his part in Mickey’s war. Additionally, he said that he wants to see a resolution between FRED and Hulk, so the two of them agreed that FRED and Hulk will square off at Global Conflict I!
Cameras catch Aiden English on the phone in the parking lot, sounding hysterical. He was begging “Jeff” to take him back, saying that this person never subjected him to so much disrespect. He was displeased that “Jeff” was laughing at him and apparently found the torment amusing before hanging up on Aiden! Aiden stood there sobbing until he saw Ted Brown attempting to leave. He rushed over to Brown and begged for another opportunity, getting on his knees even! Brown succumbed and said that he will give Aiden another chance at Global Conflict I against a new major signee! Aiden jumped for joy and promised to not let Brown down as we cut back to the ring!
In the Main Event match between Big Cass and Pac, Big Cass struggled, leading to Jeff Cobb to interfere and then that was followed by a series of interventions with the Super Luchadores, Rhyno, Angel Garza, and then Karrion Kross getting involved, Ultimately, Kross jumping into the fray led to Pac being overwhelmed, and in the absence of Slammu, Big Cass secured the tainted victory!
Clearing the ring of HCW stars, Rhyno, Cass, Cobb, and Kross stood in the ring alone as the show came to a close!
GLOBAL CONFLICT I: IT BEGINS – 1/29/24
After the opening video package, we kick off the show with our opening bout and the first interpromotional battle as HCW’s Michelle McCool shockingly defeats the 2023 Premier Athlete and the 9th Ranked Liv Morgan after Ruby Riott costs Liv, allowing Michelle to put Liv through the table to advance to the semifinals!
As we are reeling from that match, the lights suddenly go out and we soon see Alexa Bliss, Slammer, and Nikki Cross on the rafters. Alexa tells Nikki that the moment has come for her sacrifice, after Nikki confirms that she is ready, Slammer Head Mashing Super Punches her down to the mat below! Then we hear that familiar creepy sound as what appears to be The Fiend emerges from the depths of hell to meet Nikki in the ring as we snap back to darkness!
Aiden English is roaming the HCW locker room asking talent if they are his opponent tonight. Aggressor, Brandon Lee, Ciampa, and even John Cena all tell him that they have no idea who the opponent is tonight. Aiden remains confident in victory, though, as he leaves the locker room!
Lawrence Mason interviews LA Knight, who tells Mason that he is going to defend his Extreme Title against the winner of our next match!
After Aiden gets in the ring, we see a stellar and hilarious entrance video for his opponent, who turns out to be the CROCK! Crock makes short work of Aiden and celebrates as his new theme blaring “I NEED A HERO” echoes through the arena!
Pac is unhappy with Legado Del Fantasma about their recent streak of bad luck against the PWI invaders and demands that they have a plan to address this, and that plan turns out to be Slammu! They are now ready for their 10 man tag match next week!
AJ Lee catches up with Charlotte Flair and warns the challenger for next week against harming her “best friend”. Charlotte scoffs at AJ being weird and promises to do the opposite by taking the Women’s Title from Becky – ending AJ’s dream of being dual champions with Becky -, and AJ took offense and weirdly – as she departed – told Charlotte that she hopes to meet Charlotte in the tournament finals so that she could beat Charlotte and stop her from unifying the gold!
In the second interpromotional battle, which was announced as also being to determine the next Undisputed Title Challenger for next week, PWI’s 9th Ranked FRED defeated HCW’s Hulk after a brutal bout of the monsters!
The Women’s Champion, Becky, was about to head through a door when Penelope Ford stood in her way. Then, Jamie Hayter came up from behind, and Maryse also made herself known. Becky got defensive as she insisted on being permitted to pass through. Maryse sized her up and noted that Becky is overrated since they have never squared off. Becky reminded her that they are in different promotions, but Maryse was unphased and told the champion that she has a way of getting to the top. They soon let the champion pass, though, promising to keep an eye on her!
Maniac and Krazy Kid were enjoying a crazy song when they started making themselves laugh and were mocked by Mr. Perfect and Mr. Kennedy. Lunatic Fringe chided them for being woman beaters, The Misters responded that they would consider giving Kid and Maniac a shot after they win the gold. The Lunatic Fringe soon agreed to leave for now, but promising that a date at the Court may be around the corner. Kennedy was again in doubt about Perfect’s plan, but Perfect was counting on the craziness of the Lunatic Fringe to spare them from being exposed.
In the next match, Brian Cage shocking defeated Phobe after Terminator betrayed his partner and joined with Cage!!
Attitude and Teo were discussing the tournament and how Teo was confident in his friend winning it all, but they were interrupted by Petey Williams who said that he was born to win this again! However, Matt Cardona was not impressed, saying that he sees a bunch of has-beens about to see him win it all. That’s when Mystico stepped in and declared that Matt won’t make it past him. As the men started to filter out again, it soon rewound back to just The Attraction, as Teo told Attitude to not let any of them get to him to which he promised that he won’t let that happen!
Cameras then caught Metalhead and Heavymetal in the midst of a fight and were soon separated by the officials as Shane McMahon entered the frame and – out of frustration – set the match between the Brothers Metal for next week…in a Career Match!!
In the MAIN EVENT BATTLE, Dragonfly successfully defended his Undisputed Championship against the 1st Ranked Ultimate Warrior and Randy Orton after Ted Brown interfered to prevent Orton from capitalizing on his best possible moment to win! Brown viciously assaulted Orton, prevented Warrior from getting back up, and stood Dragonfly up and angrily told him “do your job” as Dragonfly proceeded to get the win!
After the match, Brown left in disgust as Dragonfly smirked and Orton looked on in disappointment.
However, this wasn’t the end of the show, as we quickly cut to an apparent episode of FIREFLY FUNHOUSE!! First we see an empty room, but it quickly cuts to show Finn Balor waking up. As he gets up and inspects the area we see a brief cut to what looks like the Demon in his position. Then, as a disembodied voice, Bray starts to cackle! Bray tells Finn that he wants to challenge him for some vengeance at the Final Showcase! But, he wants Finn to bring the Demon, and Finn agrees, only if Bray brings the Fiend! With an agreement struck, Bray assures us that we are about to have fun as we cut to the end of the show!!
THE FINAL SHOWCASE – 2/5/24
After the opening video package and pyro, we get set for our Tag Team Title Unification Triple Threat Match. The Misters come down and are followed by the Men’s Tag Team Champions, FTR. However, the Events Commissioner Shane McMahon comes down next and reveals that The IIconics will not be a part of this match – noting that the entire world saw what The Misters were up to – and that we will instead see a Ladder War for the Tag Titles involving The Young Bucks and The Attraction as well! After a hellacious match, The Young Bucks shocked everyone by grabbing the briefcase and becoming the new Tag Team Champions!
We then see Picture Perfect (Maryse, Ford, and Hayter) discussing what Maryse has planned for Becky Lynch when they start insulting someone for being hideous off screen, but their insults backfire as Luna Vachon pounces on them and takes a lock of hair from Maryse before scurrying off! Maryse instructs her girls to seek revenge as we cut away!
Lawrence Mason is set to interview the Women’s Tag Team Champions the IIconics about the match we just saw when Don Sparking tells everyone to make way for “a hero” and Crock comes barreling through, pushing the champions out of his way!
In a Career Match, Metalhead defeats Heavymetal. As Heavymetal is taking in the “Thank You” chants from the crowd, he is suddenly attacked once more by his brother who sends him to retirement the hard way! Metalhead then stands proud of himself as we cut to a commercial.
R-Truth catches up with the HCW Extreme Champion LA Knight and tells Knight that he had an action figure of him as a kid (as well as Cena’s and even Johnny Lawrence: whom Truth calls his cousin), Truth then asks Knight for a title shot and Knight says that he will consider it after defending it against the Crock in a few weeks!
Cardona is making of the scene from last week that Hyatte mocked in his Mop-Up when Randy Orton approaches. Cardona chides Randy for losing last week and invites him to watch “a real winner” in action. Orton is justifiably insulted by this as Cardona leaves the scene.
Before we can get to our 10 Man Tag, Mickey makes a surprise appearance, reveals his anger that the opening bout was changed and reveals that this match will be a “Captain Down Elimination” match wherein the elimination of the Team Captain (Slammu and Rhyno, respectively) will result in the end of the match. Ghostrider is soon revealed as the mystery partner for Team PWI opposite his former protégé Pac. The two start the match and Pac winds up getting eliminated after refusing to fight his old mentor. Garza is also soon eliminated and all hell breaks loose with Team PWI having a serious advantage. Rhyno and Slammu wind up in the ring together as Ghostrider helps Rhyno get the other hand. Ghostrider encourages Rhyno to get the job done and Rhyno GORES Ghostrider! Slammu is stunned that Rhyno took out his own team mate (with Rhyno telling Ghostrider that he “served his purpose”), and this opens the door to Rhyno eliminating Slammu and securing the win for Team PWI; thus putting the PWI in a 3-2 lead over the HCW in the Global Conflict Tally!
Scott Nash grills Ted Brown for leaving him out of the loop last week and this is joined by an enraged Catherine and Blaster. Everyone wants to know why Ted Brown helped Dragonfly last week. Ted noted that it was the only play he could think of to put HCW in the lead, since Dragonfly is still an HCW star. Catherine noted her lack of trust in Dragonfly and demanded that Ted share his plans. Ted grew frustrated and demanded that Blaster and Catherine start pulling their weight. They insisted that they will as they left and Ted remained resolute in his actions!
Aiden English is seen pacing back and forth trying to conceive a master plan when Dexter Lumis appears again. Aiden tries to turn his back on Dexter to make him disappear (as if he is a monster) and then throws himself through the table. Dexter just grabs the screaming English and puts him to sleep with The Silence before calmly walking away!
In the Women’s Title Match, Becky Lynch survives and retains when – unbeknownst to her or the temporarily unconscious official – AJ Lee clobbers Charlotte Flair with the Women’s Title to break the Figure 8 and permit Becky to win! With Becky confused as to what happened, she grabs her title and looks around aimlessly as we cut to another break!
Terminator and Brian Cage enter the locker room area. Terminator explains his actions, saying that Phobe wasn’t a team player and that he wrongfully asserted himself as the last Ascendant Champion without considering Terminator’s thoughts. Terminator then praised Brian for being willing to listen and assured him of their impending success!
Alexa Bliss was growing more excited by the minute, asking Slammer if he could feel the presence of Bray Wyatt as his return neared. Kris Statlander wound up accidentally interrupting them, offending Bliss and leading to Slammer smashing her face with a Head Mashing Super Punch as Alexa cackled!
In the sequel to their match at Motivation X, The Fiend returned and defeated The Demon in scary fashion, looking like he had been barbecued! The Fiend then stopped his music and looked into the camera…calling out “Mickey” as we cut to our last break!
Cameras catch Adam Cole and Shawn Spears being separated by officials as Cole and Spears swear to each other that this isn’t over and as Cole mocks Spears for being “nothing”!
Just before their first singles meeting in 5,593 days, FRED and Dragonfly stood in the ring prepared for their Undisputed Title Match when Ted Dibiase’s music hit! Dibiase came out flanked by Beer Money Inc. and motioned to FRED, who laid in the center of the ring! Dibiase told Dragonfly to officially swear his allegiance to Dibiase and cover FRED as the Million Dollar Corporation officially splinters from PWI to “save the industry” themselves! Dragonfly inquired as to the whereabouts of Krusader and Petey Williams and doubted that the MDC can win the war. Dibiase grew frustrated and declared that FRED will just have to replace Dragonfly then!
As the bell rang, chaos ensued, and Beer Money Inc. tried to get involved, but Krusader came to the aid of Dragonfly! However, despite Dibiase’s best efforts, Dragonfly retained his Undisputed Title!
FRED disappeared into the night as the show came to an incredible close with Dragonfly having survived yet another challenge!
ASYLUM – 2/12/24
After the opening video package and pyro we are treated to a casket match for the opening of the Premier Tournament semifinal round as Mystico and Matt Cardona square off. The match is largely even, but Mystico enjoys some momentum which seemingly leaves him on the path to victory until Lance Archer returns from injury to cost him the match! After Archer dispenses with Mystico, Cardona gets the victory and we cut to a commercial!
Becky is arriving on the scene when AJ Lee tries to play tag with her. Becky is put off by this and tries – again – to tell AJ that they are not friends. AJ acts confused and tells Becky that she “helped” her, Becky is now confused and demands to know how, but AJ continues to avoid specifics, saying only that she “fixed it”. Becky gets frustrated and tells AJ to stop helping her and to stay away as she storms off. AJ stands sad and only says – as we cut – “but you were my friend”.
Teo and Attitude are sitting in their locker room when Attitude asks if they are going to talk about the match tonight. Teo said that there is really nothing to discuss outside of the fact that they will both do what they can to win while also preserving their friendship. Attitude leans towards agreeing as Teo insists that they are going to be ok. It is soon suggested that they work together to take out Slammer and then everyone else so as to let the best man go on to face Dragonfly. This satisfies both of them as we cut to the ring!
In the next match, we are set to see the 10th ranked Charlotte Flair face the 3rd ranked AJ Lee, but AJ doesn’t seem up to it. She is deeply depressed and even refusing to fight. Charlotte gets mad and eventually slaps AJ while screaming at her to snap out of it. This causes AJ to snap as she takes it too far, even assaulting the official while he was trying to separate them. This forced a disqualification, but AJ didn’t stop. All she was concerned about was making Becky love her “again” as she viciously took down Charlotte and then suddenly stopped while holding her head, symbolizing her breakdown whilst we cut to a commercial!
Dragonfly was walking through when his cousin Krusader stopped him. Krusader sought an acknowledgement of the help he provided last week when Dragonfly was overwhelmed by the Million Dollar Corporation. Dragonfly, however, couldn’t look past his pride long enough to say “thank you”, suggesting instead that he had everything handled. Krusader then attempted to lecture Dragonfly, reminding him that he absolutely needs this industry and should care about its impending demise. Dragonfly didn’t leave before quipping that he truly believes he is above everyone else as well as the conflict itself. He stated that after it is all over, everyone will primarily discuss his iconic run while practically forgetting Krusader ever existed! This left Krusader shaking his head as he watched the champion leave.
Metalhead was getting his stretches in when Shane McMahon barged into the room. Shane ordered Metalhead to leave, saying that his actions will have consequences in the form of an immediate suspension!!
The Young Bucks were walking through the hallway en route to watching the final Women’s Tag Title match when they were stopped by HCW’s Super Luchadores. The top-ranked team remarked that no one has had the balls to defend the gold against them and they were looking to change that. Nick and Matt replied that they were feeling charitable and were looking forward to defending the gold against them at Global Conflict II in two weeks! The two teams then parted ways on a note of mutual respect!
Just before the Hardcore Elimination Match to determine both the final Women’s Tag Team Champions and Becky’s next challenger at Global Conflict II it was announced that HCW’s Picture Perfect (Maryse, Ford, and Hayter) were being inserted into this match by decree of Catherine and Blaster to join the champions The IIconics, The Undying Legends, Pretty Worthy, Team Laycool, A Beautiful Lie, The Allure, and The Agency! Chaos ensued after the bell rang and when the dust settled, Jamie Hayter and Maryse last eliminated The IIconics to become the final Women’s Tag Team Champions! Then, Hayter laid down in the middle of the ring to allow Maryse to pin her for the right to challenge Becky in two weeks! Then, as everyone watched on in shock, Picture Perfect celebrated their accomplishment in the ring while we cut to one more commercial!
In the back, Ted Dibiase approached Beer Money Inc. and congratulated them on a job well done. He stated that he loved seeing Archer back and that the message was clearly sent to Mystico. While he was in the middle of asking Roode and Storm about their negotiations with a new recruit, Aiden English emerged, claiming to be in the group! Ted was repulsed and Beer Money Inc. was in denial. Aiden swore up and down that he spoke with Roode (while Roode still denied this) as Lance Archer came up from behind, grabbed English, and smashed him through a table with the Black Out! Before we cut back to the ring, Ted confirmed that his son may actually be on his way to join them!
Adam Cole attacked and fought Shawn Spears to the back just before Spears could participate in the Main Event Six Pack challenge for a shot at Dragonfly’s Undisputed Title in two weeks! Hell broke loose, however, between the remaining participants as the 3rd ranked Dash Wilder seriously stood out, the 7th ranked Teo and the 5th ranked Attitude experienced some domestic problems, everyone worked together to keep the 1st ranked Slammer from winning, and the 9th ranked Finn Balor shocked the world by winning the damn match!!
As everyone watching stood in disbelief, Finn Balor, the man who was effectively destroyed by the Fiend last week stood tall and celebrated his impending title opportunity! The show came to a stunning close as the stage was continuing to be set for the weeks ahead!
INSANITY – 2/14/24
With the Valentines Day edition of Insanity underway, Hikaru Shida pulled off an upset over Amazon!
Maryse attacked Luna in the locker room and promised that she was coming after Luna and all other “ugly bitches” after she becomes the new Women’s Champion.
The Misters argued about their inability to win the tag team match last week, but they were interrupted by Maniac and Krazy Kid! The Lunatic Fringe issued a summons for the Misters to appear in Edge Court next week. Kennedy tried to refuse and received a double kick to the balls, but Perfect was on top of things as he struck first. After taking out Maniac and Kid, Perfect demanded that Kennedy get his head back in the game as he left!
Stan Hart’s pursuit of revenge for his embarrassing 30 second live show loss to R-Truth was set in motion, but not before Truth proclaimed his pride to be “in the Premier Athlete Tournament Roulette” and even said he was proud to have donated two dollars to Stan’s cause. Stan was confused by this until Truth accused him of setting fire to Ryback’s gym. The match got underway and after a mess wherein Stan couldn’t get ahold of Truth, Truth stole yet another victory!! This left Stan seething as Truth walked away confused!
Scott Nash was chasing after Ted Brown. Ted was cautiously pleased with the show of good faith by Catherine and Blaster on Asylum, but he promised more tricks up his sleeve as he was en route to negotiate with a potential new recruit! Nash was intrigued as he watched Ted drive away.
Slammu seemed drugged as he struggled to stand and walk straight. Everything became clear once Karrion Kross arrived and warned Slammu to watch out what he consumes. Karrion then laughed as Slammu struggled and was able to get Slammu to agree to one more match at Global Conflict II – at which Karrion promised to put an end to Slammu – as he sent Slammu crashing to the floor!
In the Main Event, Angel Garza pulled off a sudden victory after Pac landed badly on the outside. Garza watched in concern as his former partner writhed in pain while the show came to a close.
MAYHEM – 2/19/24
The show opened with Ted Brown arriving at the arena, but his entry to the building was interrupted as Executioner attacked him! Executioner held him as Mickey emerged. Mickey taunted Ted for being “clever” with Dragonfly and in the other ways that he has managed to secure a lead for HCW in the tally. He then said it was all pointless since everything will end on Memorial Day! Mickey pivoted to Dragonfly, remarking that the champion only joined HCW because he was pushed away, and that Mickey knows how to get him back on board. Mickey then started to interrogate Ted, accusing him of rigging Mickey’s mansion so that the lights flicker when he is all alone. Ted was confused, but Mickey was insistent, leaving Ted with the violent message that Mickey is certain of his impending victory!
After the show kicked off with its pyro, Tommaso Ciampa soundly lost to the newest HCW defector: Metalhead! Metalhead then celebrated by manhandling Ciampa and the official as a defiant message to Shane McMahon!
Crock was being dazzled with the decorations of his new locker room. He even suggested having a big sign which annotated that this was a hero’s room, with it spelled “H-I-R…”, but he was cut off as Sparking tried to keep his head in the game. Crock inquired about the new green couch, and it was revealed that Jesse Hash was here! Hash brought “the stuff” to keep Crock mellow, but Crock complained about the texture of his new furniture while taking the “ [now legal in Ohio] stuff”. We then cut to the next scene as Crock relaxed in waiting for his big night!
At that moment, we see the commencement of the next Edge Court session! The Guy called for the accused to be brought before the judge: Andy Kaufmann was sentenced for enjoying hitting women – despite Andy insisting that it was all part of his act -, Vince McMahon was taken out because of his past of sexually harassing women in the locker room, John Godwinn was sentenced to neck breaking by the one and only HANS GUSTAV! Hans – mistakenly called “Han Solo” by Edge at first – carried out the sentence with pride as Godwinn proudly accepted his fate! Then, as we were set to see the next person brought before the court, Rocky Johnson Junior emerged! Rocky was angry about the past wherein Edge would torment him in HCW, but as he was demanding justice, Edge distracted him as Krazy Kid kicked him in the balls from behind! We finally see The Misters brought before the Court for their trial, but it was suddenly interrupted by R Truth! Truth came in to plead on behalf…of Doc Brown??? He insisted that Brown didn’t use steroids in his elixir, but he was shut down by Edge, who reminded Truth that Doc Brown (who Truth saw in one of the Misters, saying that the elixir must have worked to reverse aging), Truth was soon chased away, but Kennedy escaped, leaving Mr. Perfect to receive a neck breaking for his punishment!!
Slammu found Ted Brown struggling to walk after his encounter with Mickey and Executioner earlier in the night. Ted told Slammu that Slammu needs to beat Karrion at Global Conflict on Monday to pad the HCW lead. Slammu promised that he absolutely will win. He then carried the boss to the locker room as we cut back to the ring!
In the next match, Michelle McCool shocked everyone when she defeated Maryse via a rollup pinfall!
Blaster then found Scott Nash gazing at the chalkboard with the master plan by Ted Brown. Blaster called the plan a bogus plan and said that he and Nash know what they have to do to defeat Mickey, which may include having to risk Mickey’s very existence! Nash grew uncomfortable, and Blaster expressed that he understood the hesitance, but that they knew Mickey better than anyone and that they know that he absolutely must be stopped! Blaster then conveyed that he will carry out this plan even if Nash wasn’t on board as he left Nash to stew in his thoughts!
In the Main Event match for the Extreme Championship, the raucous crowd enjoyed a classic between LA Knight and The Crock as Crock won his first title since March 2005!
The two celebrated their great moment together, but they were interrupted by the theme of Ted Dibiase, who revealed that a new signee to HCW has joined the Million Dollar Corporation! While Crock and Knight looked on in confusion, Bam Bam Bigelow emerged from the crowd and attacked them!!
The former World Champion and past member of the Million Dollar Corporation left carnage behind as he held the Extreme Title high to close the show!
WNW – 2/21/24
After the video package, Adam Cole took on and defeated Shawn Spears with the help of Bam Bam Bigelow! Cole and Bigelow then shook hands, signifying the Million Dollar Corporation’s (MDC, for short) first victory in the Conflict!!
Aiden English caught up with Hurricane Helms, begging for his help. Helms told English to stand behind him for protection, but as Helms monologued about being a superhero, Dexter Lumis grabbed English and put him through a table anyways! Helms was in shock as Lumis walked away unscathed. Helms then promised to pursue the “evildoer” as he ran off to do justice!
Slammer was depressed and sulking at the feet of Alexa Bliss. Bliss told Slammer not to fret, because while HE doesn’t accept failure, she knows that Slammer is far more capable. She then conveyed a glimmer of hope, suggesting that she will have an easy win over the distracted AJ Lee in the upcoming tournament match between them. Alexa then cackled with joy as we cut to the next scene.
The Undying Legends were walking together bummed that the Women’s Tag Division was no more. Molly was missing Stevie R especially hard after all of his training. Ivory told Molly that they are still friends, but that they never needed Stevie to train them. As the two discussed this, Natalya walked up in disgust. Natalya mocked them for being stuck in the past while she was constantly getting ignored. Nattie then promised to put Molly and Ivory in their place, but Molly – the first ever Queen of the Ring – was experiencing some renewed confidence after running down her accomplishments. Nattie left with a warning about meeting Molly in the future, and Molly assured Ivory that she was determined to shut her critics up for good.
In the next match, the 10th ranked Liv Morgan enjoyed an impressive win over the 5th ranked Thunderosa, but her celebration took a weird turn when she was joined by Ted Dibiase on the stage and shook his hand to indicate that this was now the 2nd win for the MDC!
AJ Lee was spotted crying in the fetal position on the floor. Britt Baker approached to find out what was wrong. Lee expressed that she was sad about Becky breaking up their friendship. She said that Becky was her best friend and that Charlotte turned Becky against her. Britt spoke up, suggesting that maybe AJ was mistaken, but AJ would have none of it as she unleashed hell on Britt, slamming her head repeatedly on the floor before leaving the mess behind!
Lawrence Mason then interviewed Finn Balor. Balor discussed how losing to the Fiend seemed to confirm for him the rumors he has heard over the years: that an encounter with Bray changes a person. He stated that he felt more like himself than ever before and that he was confident that he will defeat Dragonfly next week!!
In the Main Event, the 7th ranked Attitude squared off against Petey Williams in their semifinal Iron Man Match! There was no fall for the first 24 minutes of the bout, but that all changed after Lance Archer got involved, with Attitude benefiting from the interference. Attitude was soon able to score a second fall as well. Petey Williams lost his mind, though, and attempted a comeback, securing a fall of his, but running out of time before he could get a second fall after Dibiase had assaulted the ref!
During the aftermath of the match, Dibiase told Petey that he should have accepted the opportunity when he had it. Attitude and Dibiase then celebrated their new alliance as Teo came out and watched in shock from the stage to close the show!
GLOBAL CONFLICT II: RETALIATION – 2/26/24
After the opening sequence, we are treated to an Aerial Assault Match for the Women’s Premier Semifinal Round as PWI’s 5th Ranked Charlotte defeats HCW’s Michelle McCool!
When we see in the hallway, we see the HCW Extreme Champion, The Crock, with his title around his neck as he thanks Don Sparking for his help. Don notes that they still have more challengers ahead, but he is soon pushed aside as Crock sees Bossman! Crock hugs Bossman and says that it is good to see his old investigating buddy. Jesse Hash also starts approaching until Crock mentions that Bossman is a “cop” and asks for Bossman to get back on the case to investigate the latest threat: Bam Bam. Bossman rejects the offer, noting that they are now in separate promotions. Crock is deflated but makes way for some candy, pushing Don down, but returning quickly for Don or his “baseball bat”!
The Young Bucks are then seen headed to the ring for their Tag Title match, but they are stopped by Beer Money Inc. Roode and Storm surround the champs and prepare to pounce, but FTR slides in and shields the champions, saying that anyone going for the gold will have to go through them first. Seeing the odds, Beer Money Inc. leave, with a threat that they will attack once the Bucks don’t have any back-up. FTR then reminds the Young Bucks that they will be taking the belts off of them down the line, but they offered backup tonight to protect against HCW shenanigans. Nick and Matt insisted that the Super Luchadores weren’t cheaters, but Dawson and Wilder reminded them that this is war, and that you truly can’t trust anybody in times like these as they left the champs to prepare for the match.
In the Tag Team Title match, and after a fast paced and impressive match largely dominated by the 1st Ranked and HCW’s own Super Luchadores, the Young Bucks managed to retain their titles, escaping with a close win!
Teo was sitting and watching TV alone in his locker room when Attitude came in as if nothing was wrong, but Teo wasn’t having it. He stood up and threw his chair out of the way as he demanded to know why Attitude wouldn’t read him in to the plan to join the Million Dollar Corporation. Attitude retorted that he thought it would have been a give-in since Dibiase “wants to save the industry”, but that he will do a better job than HCW. Teo reminded Attitude that Dibiase can’t be trusted, as he is another Mickey. He questioned why Attitude would dare to take this route, and Attitude angrily reminded Teo that Teo got all of the breaks in the past, getting the easy route straight to the top while he – Attitude – was largely left behind. Teo apologized and agreed to stay out of Attitude’s way, as long as it doesn’t get in the way of their friendship or even their mutual goal of regaining tag gold. Attitude agreed and said that they would win, on behalf of the Million Dollar Corporation!
Catherine felt compelled to exit the arena for a second and went into the parking lot to clear her head, but she was greeted by a familiar family voice…Vinnie’s! Vinnie remarked that he had to take some time to think everything over after his lifelong friend, Shane Murphy, passed away in September. He came to realize that he was wrong for all of his recent misdeeds and that he and his brothers were all not mentally healthy, especially Mickey. Vinnie told Catherine that he needed to honor Shane’s memory by pleading that Catherine do “whatever it takes” to stop Mickey, and also to save her own daughter from following Mickey down that dark path. Catherine softened her voice and came to understand her uncle for the first time in her life as he took off and left her to ponder what he said.
Lawrence Mason was standing by with Randy Orton, seeking his thoughts on the ongoing conflict. Orton remarked that he is officially declaring tonight that he is unaffiliated with any side and is concerned only with getting the championship that he feels that he deserves as well as getting back to Dragonfly to finish what he started! The interview was soon interrupted by Matt Cardona, who offered again his insincere friendship and advice on “how to win”. Cardona mocked Orton for his recent failures and said that he needed reality to slap him in the face…which Cardona promptly did! Orton seethed and told Cardona that he would regret doing that, but Cardona responded, saying that he never regrets anything as he walked away, leading Orton to storm off and Mason to send us BACK TO RINGSIDE!
In the next match, fought under HCW rules, Karrion Kross represented PWI and took on HCW’s Slammu. The two of them fought brutally, but as Slammu was about to get a win, Ted Dibiase interrupted, saying that he knows Slammu’s weaknesses: the fin, the fans, the ego, and…his own blood! It was with that last part that the lights went out, and when they came back on, Slammu’s brother Rip was standing behind him!! Rip viciously attacked Slammu, helping Kross get the victory, but for the Million Dollar Corporation!!
AJ Lee was minding her own business, talking to herself about Becky when she was stopped by Slammer. She grew concerned as the monster stood still in front of her. They were soon joined by Alexa Bliss. Alexa acted friendly – even about their upcoming tournament match -, telling Lee that she was a friend and that she believed Lee about her being best friends with Becky! Lee perked up as Alexa played with her emotions. Alexa told Lee that she merely needed to be “there” for Becky to remind her of their bond. Lee excitedly left for the ring, much to Alexa’s pleasure as Alexa reinforced to Slammer that she has got this all under her control!
Metalhead angrily confronted Shane McMahon in the hallway. Catching the PWI Events Commissioner off guard. He said that he plans to dominate HCW and show PWI what they are missing. Shane was pleased with Metalhead being gone, but Metalhead warned him that this was not over.
In the Women’s Championship match, The Champion Becky Lynch, representing PWI, defended against HCW’s Maryse. Becky seemed to have the match under control, but slipped in that for a moment, leading AJ Lee to join in. Becky flipped once she saw Lee, telling her to stay out of it, even pushing her away, but Lee persisted. When a moment presented itself, with the ref down, Maryse taunted Lee, knocking her down and daring her to do something. Lee grabbed the Women’s Championship and accidentally clobbered Becky! This permitted Maryse to get the victory and the gold!! After the match, Becky scowled at Lee, who was curled in a ball, as Maryse celebrated!
LA Knight was caught off guard in the hallway when Bam Bam Bigelow charged at him and pressed him against the wall. Knight joked about how close they were, but Bigelow found none of it amusing as he abused Knight further as a warning that Knight’s journey back to the Extreme Title goes through him.
Next, we find Mickey alone in his lair, expressing his confidence in victory in this Conflict. He suddenly summons “Sideous”, who actually turns out to be the actor Ian McDiarmid – who plays “Darth Sideous” in Star Wars – emerge. Mickey commanded Ian to play his part (for which Mickey is paying Ian) and act as the character to tell Mickey what he wants: that Mickey must bring the industry to “the Dark Side”. After Mickey inquired about whether the Dark Side causes his electrical problems or the sound of disembodied voices at his home, Ian expressed how silly this was, noting that while he doesn’t mind playing the character, he was concerned that it would make Mickey look “insane”. Mickey then approached Ian and exclaimed “I AM INSANE!” as he again demanded that Ian continue. However, the actor conveyed that this was all making him uncomfortable. Mickey then assaulted him and insisted he is more uncomfortable than this could possibly make the actor. Mickey then ordered Ian out and promptly fired him before maniacally laughing to himself!
During the Main Event, Dragonfly – representing HCW – successfully defended his Undisputed Title against the 1st Ranked Finn Balor – whom was representing PWI – after an incredible showing by both participants. Then, as Dragonfly was celebrating and Earl Hebner was tending to Finn, Dibiase’s music hit!
Dibiase proclaimed that he had found someone who will make Dragonfly regret his decision, another new challenger for the gold: the attacked came from out of the crowd and behind Dragonfly and it was the legendary GIANT GONZALES! Gonzales decimated Dragonfly with a thunderous chokeslam and then followed suit with Finn and Hebner all before loudly declaring “NO ONE STANDS UP FROM THE GIANT GONZALES!!”
Then, as the night came to a close, PWI had won the night (since HCW had 3 losses) and the Million Dollar Corporation further asserted itself as a danger to all!
ASYLUM – 3/4/24
After the introduction the opening bout was preempted by the sound of Ted Dibiase’s music as the Million Dollar Man made his way to the ring. He then introduced the latest grab for the MDC: The Giant Gonzales! Dibiase then welcomed his newest member to speak for himself. Gonzales took the microphone and immediately addressed Dragonfly, issuing a challenge for the Undisputed Title at Global Conflict III: The Epic! Gonzales promised that Dragonfly will learn why he says that “NO ONE STANDS UP FROM THE GIANT GONZALES!!” Then, Dibiase took the mic and issued an open challenge for next week for Gonzales to face EVERYONE who enters the ring against him!!
Next, we are treated to a great opening bout wherein Molly Holly defeated Natalya Neidhart via pinfall and follows it with an emotional celebration joined by Ivory!
AJ Lee is found weeping in the parking lot, leaning on a dumpster by Becky Lynch. Becky can’t help but to initially see what’s wrong, and when AJ tries to share her remorse for what happened last week, Becky physically pushes her away. Becky insists that they were never friends, but AJ is having none of it. Sobbing, AJ begs for Becky to “remember” and when Becky tries to get away, AJ gets violent, trying to restrain Becky. Becky starts violently shoving AJ away until AJ just snaps, smacking Becky’s head against the dumpster and then smashing Becky’s head with the dumpster!! When AJ realizes what happened she tries to revive Becky and calls for “help!” as we cut away!
Teo is preparing to join Attitude for their tag team match tonight when he is stopped by the teasing of the Young Bucks. The Tag Champions mock the idea that Teo is “reluctantly” helping the MDC tonight as Matt Jackson chides Teo for having “no balls” and leaving them in “Attitude’s purse”. Teo is greatly offended and tries to change the subject by reminding the Bucks that the titles are the ultimate goal of he and Attitude, regardless of whatever else that entails. The Bucks just continue to mock Teo, though, sitting back down and promising to watch the upcoming match as Teo leaves out of frustration.
In a great tag team match, The Attraction defeat the 2nd Ranked FTR, but as Teo goes to grab Attitude’s hand to celebrate together, Attitude angrily pulls away and draws back like he is going to fight. Teo looks on confused and reminds Attitude of who he is and asks him to settle. Attitude eventually calms down and joins Teo in the celebration, but Teo is still left looking bewildered by the whole exchange.
Terminator and Brian Cage are seen talking about Cage’s recent success in the live shows, which has seen him steadily rise to the 4th rank! Cage is appreciative of Terminator’s guidance and Terminator is humble, saying that Cage had it in him all along. Cage is eager for his next “victim” and that is when Adam Cole emerges. Cole is ready to face Cage and make him shut up for once instead of letting him brag about recent success. Terminator goes to separate them, but Cole mocks Terminator for being like Cage’s “mommy”. Terminator reminds Cole of who he is, but Cole still mocks him – even looping the retired Exterminator into it all -, soon the situation gets tense as Cage looks to step in. It is agreed upon that the two will fight next week on Asylum!
Shawn Spears is looking upset as he watches FTR stumble into their locker room. He calls them an embarrassment to the group and Scott Dawson grows tired of the insults, chiding Spears for not “pulling his weight”. Spears and Dawson then get into a scuffle and Wilder tries to break it up. Eventually, the fight does end, but Spears leaves out of anger as FTR just can’t get a good moment in for the evening.
We are then sent away to the FIREFLY FUNHOUSE!! We swoop in to see the charred Fiend with his back to us as the camera slowly zooms in and after a peculiar fade we zoom back out to reveal Bray back to normal! Bray is elated to be back and immediately addresses Mickey. He says that it is all about him at the end of the day and that he hasn’t forgotten the goal, which is to get vengeance against the chairman. He then says that this episode is called “Armageddon”, but that he toyed with many names, including “MICKEYISGOINGTOF*CK*NGD**!” Bray then briefly diverts his attention to others, expresses his pleasure that Finn is “back to normal” and that everyone else has siphoned his abilities to improve themselves including none other than Alexa. He gets serious for a second and demands that Alexa “CUT IT OUT!” because she is out of control and wreaking more havoc than she is worth. He then gradually returns to Mickey, promising that the end is coming for the promoter soon as he cackles until the end of the show!
In the Premier Semifinal Match, which is a Concussion Match, the 10th Ranked Alexa Bliss is set to take on the very sad AJ Lee. Lee comes down to the ring curled in a ball, because she sent Becky to the hospital. Lee is upset with Alexa because she told Lee that Becky was her best friend. She sobs as she demands to know why, but Alexa slowly approached and embraces her. AJ falls into the hug, crying harder. Alexa reinforces her statement that Becky was AJ’s best friend “compared to me”. When AJ asks what that makes Alexa, Alexa grabs her and bends her backward as she growls “THE DEVIL!” and slams AJ with a Sister Abigail! Alexa then commands Slammer to get involved, and he does, smashing the helpless AJ repeatedly over the head with the Head Mashing Super Punch!! Alexa then grabs a chair and obliterates AJ’s skull until she stops and the ref calls for the bell!
As Alexa celebrates her wicked victory catapulting herself into the Premier Finale, Jade Cargill’s music suddenly plays! Cargill comes out to a thunderous ovation and Alexa snaps back to reality and dispatches Slammer to deal with the threat, but Cargill puts him away! Alexa tries to stop Jade with a chair, but Jade isn’t phased as she rag dolls Alexa until the lights go out and Alexa disappears with Slammer! Jade is then left standing in the ring with a clear message to Alexa and the rest of the locker room: “THE BITCH IS BACK!”
Aiden English is trying out his opera voice when he is scared by the emerging Dexter Lumis. Aiden tries to demand an end to this and Dexter suddenly scatters away. Aiden thinks he has finally scared off Lumis, but he is speared through the table by RIP!! Karrion Kross joins Rip and notes that Slammu’s brother has a new taste for blood now. Rip insists on speaking for himself and addresses his brother, Slammu. Rip tears Slammu down for taking a different family surname, disgracing the family in the process, and for becoming weak. He reminds Slammu that he knows ALL of the legend’s weaknesses and that he will exploit them to put an end to his brother once and for all. All he wants is for Slammu to accept the challenge, otherwise the carnage will continue! Karrion insists that Slammu accept, because this is only getting started!
Dragonfly then speaks with Lawrence Mason to respond to Giant Gonzales. After reminiscing about being a 14 year old (after a little confusing with his memory) boy watching Gonzales debut in frightening fashion, he remarks that he knew back then that he never wanted to share the ring with the “original beast”. He remembers all of the injuries that Gonzales has, but he seems to doubt that such knowledge will make a difference. Repeatedly assuring himself that he isn’t afraid, Dragonfly accepts the challenge, promising that no one – not even Gonzales – will depose him as champion!
In the Main Event, after a hellacious brawl, the 8th Ranked Matt Cardona picked up a shocking victory over Randy Orton via pinfall after kicking out of the RKO and nailing Randy with the Radio Silence!
As the show concluded, Orton draped his head and arms over the ropes in disgust for the outcome as Cardona celebrated on the stage!
INSANITY – 3/6/24
The show kicks off with Pac getting some revenge against Angel Garza as he scores the pinfall victory!
Penelope Ford is teasing Jamie Hayter for her recent losses to Indi Hartwell and promises to do what Hayter couldn’t: beat Indi in the fatal four way tonight. Hayter gets fed up with the teasing and pushes Ford on her ass. Maryse steps in and reminds the girls that they have to remain united right now, especially since they are on top of the division! Ford gets up and agrees before continuing her teasing as she walks out the door. Hayter protests Ford’s actions to Maryse, but grows frustrated and leaves as well after Maryse tells her that she has to basically suck it up!
Mr. Perfect spots and tackles Mr. Kennedy to the ground, angry that Kennedy has been evasive since Edge Court. Kennedy says that he had to take action to protect his legacy from humiliation at the hands of Hans Gustav. He said that the best way to do that for now was to run until he is ready to fight back. He then fled as Perfect called out for him for the sake of the team!
Scott Nash and Ted Brown were seen sort of arguing about HCW’s stance in the Conflict. Brown was confident in his plan, citing that HCW remains in the lead and insisting that he has a plan to deal with Dibiase. Ted Dibiase then emerges and reminds the two of them that he can go anywhere especially since he manages HCW talent too! Dibiase then mocks the HCW lead, saying that it will soon be overcome by the MDC. Brown protested Dibiase’s involvement in the war, pointing out that Dibiase only got involved because Brown hesitated to give him an answer. Dibiase affirmed that this was true as he reminded Brown that “time is money” and that it is a cardinal sin to waste Dibiase’s money. Ever sure of his impending success, Dibiase left Brown and Nash to continue arguing. Nash left out of frustration while Brown kept insisting that his plan will work!
In the Fatal Four Way match to determine the HCW talent entering the Death From Above match, Indi Hartwell defeated Penelope Ford, Amazon, and Michelle McCool to advance to the opportunity at Global Conflict III! After the match, as Indi celebrated, Maryse and Jamie Hayter came out to mock Ford for also failing to defeat Indi!
Maniac and Krazy Kid were looking for Mr. Kennedy on behalf of Edge and Gustav. Maniac called out “bitch tits” in search of Kennedy, and Kid corrected him that “Bitch Tits” was an old fling of his, who apparently accidentally cooked her nipples “into Bacon Bits” when she bent over a stove with bacon grease on it during one of their encounters. After the two of them argued for a minute about this, they remembered that their necks would be broken by Gustav – who they said was an expert at breaking other animal necks as well as spaghetti noodles – if they didn’t find Kennedy soon. They left the frame, but then Edge and Hans Gustav walked by with Edge assuring Gustav that he will soon get to break another neck!
Getting high in his locker room was The Crock, thanks to Jesse Hash, while Don Sparking sat baked and convinced he was a dog. Crock and Hash got into a deep conversation until LA Knight entered – who Crock called a “Spanish Warrior” -, Knight insisted that they need a rematch for the Extreme Title, Crock directed Knight to Sparking to arrange it, but Sparking was barking. Knight grew irritated and insisted that it needs to happen soon before Bam Bam comes after them. Crock wasn’t phased as R Truth barged in and demanded an “Intercontinental Title” shot from Crock, whom he believed was the Giant Gonzales. Knight told Truth that he had to wait and Truth asked for where “Murrey” was so that he could sort this out. Knight then escorted Truth out of the room as Truth called out and warned against letting “Axel” have a shot first! Crock resumed talking about his thoughts and said that he wanted to get some more “stuff”, but as he struggled to leave the room, Bam Bam barged in and destroyed him! Hash scrammed and Sparking starting barking and biting Bam Bam’s ankles! Bam Bam warned Crock that this wasn’t over as he left the carnage behind!
In the Main Event, Metalhead defeated Sabu in a hell of a match. After the bell, Metalhead attacked everyone again, celebrating in defiance as the show came to a close!!
ASYLUM – 3/11/24
In the cold open of the show, we fade in to the disturbing sound of Lenny Mouse fapping to what appears to be the cameo video sent to him by MJF. Catherine walks in and is completely disgusted. Lenny immediately stops and apologizes, shutting the computer off and trying to clean up his mess. Catherine insists on wanting to know why she always has to catch her uncles pleasing themselves and Lenny leaves, insisting that he wasn’t masturbating all along. Blaster walks in as Catherine is assessing the damage, and when he attempts to leave, seeing that she is busy, she stops him and demands to know what Blaster is thinking regarding his “insane” plot against Mickey. Blaster responds that he knows what it is going to take to stop Mickey: putting him to a permanent end. He says that he will pursue this even without any support despite Catherine’s pleas for Blaster not to do something that Mickey would undoubtedly do. Blaster then leaves Catherine behind to consider the risks as we are sent into the opening video package!
After the video package and pyro, we open the show with a bout between Adam Cole and the 4th Ranked Brian Cage. Cage looks to make quick work of Cole, but the referee is suddenly pulled out by Phobe! Phobe attacks Cage and Terminator, leaving Cage beaten down and ready for a Last Shot by Adam Cole! Cole secures the victory and helps the MDC tie with HCW in the Global Conflict tally!
Molly Holly is telling Ivory about how she feels rejuvenated after last week, realizing that she never needed Stevie R. She is ready to climb back to the top, but her optimism is interrupted by Britt Baker, who is annoyed about a “has been” like Molly getting opportunities that are denied to her. Molly responds that she is feeling generous and offers a challenge for Wednesday Night War, which Baker accepts as she walks away!
The Big Show is getting assaulted by members of the Million Dollar Corporation as Beer Money Inc., Karrion Kross, and Lance Archer beat him down. Big Show tries to fight back, but Karrion has Beer Money Inc. hold him until Rip comes out of nowhere and destroys Show with a Spear!! Rip tells them to stop messing around, because they have a mission: wreak havoc until Slammu agrees to a match. Storm tries to calm Rip down, but Rip manhandles him and threatens Kross with the same. Rip expresses that he is serious about this challenge that Slammu keeps dodging, because his brother is “dead meat!”
As we prepare for a match between the 1st ranked Becky Lynch and the 2nd ranked Jade Cargill to determine who gets a Women’s Title shot and who gets the PWI slot in the Death From Above match, Jade enters the ring and the lights go out. When they come back on, Nikki Cross is revealed laying in the center of the mat. Jade goes to pick her up and Nikki grabs her, saying “she’s coming” as the lights go out again and Alexa’s demented music starts playing. Slammer comes out and after the lights come back on again, Alexa is poised to attack Jade! Alexa whispers into Michael Buffer’s ear and after he confers with the back, it is revealed that Alexa is taking Becky’s place, due to injury! Jade Cargill puts up a hell of a fight, and even dominates, but Alexa’s grip on the supernatural assists her as she manages to steal a victory!!
FTR is discussing their search for Shawn Spears, who walked out on them last time we saw them. They are interrupted by Matt Cardona, who remarks that they should consider dropping a “loser” who “fails to deliver” for someone who “knows how to win”. FTR appear to consider it – primarily Dawson -, but they tell that they aren’t interested “right now”. Cardona agrees to leave them be for now, but states that his phone will be on in case they change their mind.
Cameras catch AJ Lee sitting in the corner, staring off into space. Paige approaches her and tries to get her attention to no avail, remarking as she leaves that Lee really has lost her mind!
Attitude is passing through the hallway when Granddaddy Duxen stops him. He wants to have a word with Attitude, expressing concern that Attitude is heading down a terrible path. Attitude listens as Duxen remarks that he understands temptation, but that it always backfires when you “make a deal with the devil”. Attitude retorts about how it is convenient for people like Duxen and Teo to take this high road that he never had the luxury of taking. He notes how Duxen stayed away from the industry for decades while he, Attitude, was here all along day in and day out giving it his all. He conveyed that he is tired of waiting for his time and that he is done listening to the advice against it. He then violently shoved Duxen off as the veteran tried to stop him and threatened Duxen against any further interaction!
In the Triple Threat Match to determine the last space in the Death From Above match, the 7th ranked Liv Morgan tried to prevent her opponents – the 5th ranked Charlotte Flair and the 3rd ranked Toni Storm – from joining the Death From Above match, but she failed in her effort after a hellacious and fast paced battle. Ruby Riott snuck from under the ring to hold Liv’s foot at the climax of the match as Charlotte pulled off the victory and tied PWI with HCW and the MDC!!
Randy Orton was walking through when he spotted Rhyno. He nodded to Rhyno, but the legend remarked that Orton didn’t belong here. Orton retorted that Rhyno doesn’t either with HCW basically running through his veins. Rhyno reminded Orton that he is on a mission to end the industry that he loves, but Orton responded with a reminder that he has no part in that war. Rhyno said that that is exactly why Orton doesn’t belong and Orton stated that Rhyno should try to make him leave. Rhyno stated that he gladly would if given the chance as he departed the scene!
In an interview with Lawrence Mason, Ted Dibiase commented about Liv Morgan and how he still has faith in her despite everything, because Charlotte Flair would have lost if not for Riott, Jade is “damaged goods”, and Indi “doesn’t belong”. He then commented on the upcoming Gauntlet match, stating that it will serve as a preview for Dragonfly in the upcoming first ever match between he and the Giant Gonzales!!
With our Main Event at hand, Ted Dibiase reiterated that this was a preview for Dragonfly and introduced “the next Undisputed Champion, the Giant Gonzales!” Gonzales entered the ring, determined to cause havoc as his first opponent: Matt Taven came down! Taven thought he would do some damage, but Gonzales destroyed him flawlessly. Then came Cameron Grimes, who was confident but eliminated within seconds. Raven entered the match and made a little bit more of an impact, catching Gonzales off guard, but still getting eliminated in the end.
The tide started to turn, though, with the entry of Mark Henry! The World’s Strongest Man gave Gonzales a run for his money and left him reeling before Gonzales was finally able to eliminate him. Seth Rollins came into the picture and became the first to get a pin attempt on Gonzales, but the Giant dispatched him all the same. That’s when HBK came down and gave Gonzales his hardest challenge yet. Gonzales barely survived this one, nailing a powerful and monstrous Elbow Smash for the finish!
Finally, Gonzales met his last opponent despite the pleas from Dibiase to call it a day: Krusader! Dragonfly’s famous and older legendary cousin came in on fire, but Gonzales snapped and obliterated him. Sending him crashing to the mat repeatedly until Earl Hebner mercifully called for the bell! Gonzales wasn’t done, though, as he chokeslammed Hebner to the outside and continued the vicious assault on Krusader until he had had his fill.
With Krusader motionless in the ring from the relentless assault and Gonzales victorious, Ted Dibiase and Gonzales exited the ring with big smirks on their faces. Dragonfly, completely out of nowhere and out of the norm for what we know about him, showed some compassion as he rushed to the ring to tend to Krusader.
As the show drew to a close, Dragonfly held Krusader in his arms and stared in horror at his opponent for Global Conflict III, The Giant Gonzales!
INSANITY – 3/13/24
The show kicks off with Ted Brown addressing the crowd. First, he comments on the absence of his brother, John. He says that he understands why John hasn’t been around, but that he has come to feel that HCW is now more his than John’s. He also notes that while John is absent because of his contractual obligations elsewhere, he himself sees his obligation to save HCW and the industry from a war that he neither wanted nor sought. He then comments on how this is the last episode of Insanity because every independent episode of HCW after this will be an episode of Mayhem, including those which will compete directly with the final episodes of Asylum! He then welcomes us to the show and sends us on our way!
After the introduction, Pac defeats Jay Lethal in a good opener for the show!
The Women’s Champion, Maryse, is seen caught in between a stare down between her fellow Picture Perfect members, who are set to compete against each other. Maryse asks if this match is necessary and Ford confirms that it is, because Hayter can’t accept that she is “insignificant”. Hayter notes how she was fed up with Ford pointing how she kept losing to Hartwell only to lose to Hartwell herself last week. Ford then gets frustrated and expresses her desire to settle this in the ring and Hayter instructs Maryse to stay behind so that this can be handled.
John Cena meets Metalhead in the hallway and goes to offer some criticism for how he has handled himself as of late, warning that Metalhead could ruin his own legacy. Metalhead mocked Cena for never knowing success the same way that he did and remarking that he intends to get back to the top whether anyone likes his methods or not. He then tells Cena to steer clear of him as he walks away.
Immediately beginning their battle, Penelope Ford picks up a victory over Jamie Hayter after a hard fought brawl which accidentally dragged Maryse into the middle of it as she tried to separate them. After the match, Maryse tended to both of them as we cut to our final commercial break.
After the break, we see Slammu attempting to leave and Scott Nash asking him to answer his question as to why Rip’s challenge is going unanswered. Nash expressed his confidence that Slammu can end Rip’s rampage, but Slammu has his doubts. Slammu points out how Rip knows him better than anyone and how he is very unhinged. He rejects the notion that Rip will stop after they fight and leaves, conveying that he can’t accept the challenge. Nash calls after him, stating that Slammu can’t flee the challenge forever!
Maniac and Krazy Kid are seen restraining Mr. Perfect under a spotlight. They keep demanding the information they seek and Perfect continues to state that he has no clue as to where Kennedy is. After Kid and Maniac rough him up a little, they hold Perfect for Gustav, who slowly approaches. Gustav grabs Perfect’s right testicle and twists it. Kid says that he is going to get sick, Gustav warns him against getting puke on him, but when Gustav twists the other testicle Kid pukes and gets some on Gustav’s boot! Gustav loses his shit and breaks Kid’s neck! He then grabs ahold of Perfect and demands the information, but Maniac tries to intervene, saying that that is enough. Gustav turns on Maniac and snaps his neck as well! When Perfect tries to fight back by kicking Gustav in the balls, Gustav reveals that he is wearing a cup and breaks Perfect’s neck once more!
Before the Main Event match to determine Crock’s next challenger, R Truth confuses LA Knight with WWE talent Lexis King and again confuses the Extreme Title with the Intercontinental Title. Knight gets annoyed, saying what his real name is, but Truth comments “every Knight becomes a King one day” and then winks at him. The match commences and is pretty even until Bam Bam Bigelow intervenes, costing Knight and violently helping R Truth get the win!
After the match, Bigelow clears the ring and decimates Knight one more time, standing tall as the show comes to a conclusion!
MAYHEM – 3/18/24
After the introduction, the Acting President of HCW, Ted Brown, made his way to the ring to officially welcome the crowd to the show, which will be the final Mayhem which doesn’t compete directly with PWI! He stated that he is tired of diplomacy and that he is ready to defeat Mickey and PWI completely, saying he doesn’t like Mickey’s odds. Just as he was feeling the moment, though, the Ultimate Warrior returned and obliterated him! Warrior left Brown unconscious and beaten down on the outside as he took off unscathed. Scott Nash quickly rushed to Ted Brown and called for security as he carried Ted Brown to the back.
In the opening bout, Bam Bam Bigelow picked up an impressive and hard fought victory over LA Knight!
John Cena was walking through when he happened to spot Metalhead. Metalhead teased him, calling him a “loser”. Cena protested the label, saying that he would have won the Triple Threat at the live show had he not been outside of the ring when Metalhead earned the win. Metalhead scoffed at this, saying that he won and is going to Global Conflict III because he belongs in that spot and Cena has been overrated since his debut around 20 years ago! Cena promised that Metalhead will sing a different tune whenever they meet one on one. Metalhead laughed as he walked away, saying that he will get back to him about that whenever he gets the time!
Hans Gustav was tormenting Mr. Perfect in the hallway, threatening to break his arm and then his neck again! Perfect insisted that Kennedy hasn’t reached out in quite some time, but Gustav wasn’t a believer as he motioned to do more damage. However, Mr. Kennedy emerged from out of nowhere, grabbed Gustav’s neck and twisted it! Gustav fell to the ground, saying that Kennedy found his weakness: surprise neck breakings! Perfect praised Kennedy for standing up for himself and Kennedy revealed that he had discovered that beating Gustav required using his secret weapon against him. As they walked away, Kennedy inquired as to how Perfect keeps getting better and Perfect protected the identity of his doctor, saying that he is presently off somewhere injecting people with steroids!
In a fantastic Tag Title Match, The Young Bucks successfully defended against a very upbeat and 1st ranked YMCA!
Scott Nash was seen scolding someone on the phone for not having security up to speed and said that they need to make sure they are ready in the future. He hung up and threw his phone down as he was approached by Jesse Hash, who commented about a “tough day at the office”. Nash swung around and demanded to know why Hash was here and why he was hanging out as of late. He ordered Hash to go back to PWI, but Hash commented that he has been working in HCW for a while now and that he was signed by Ted Brown! Nash apparently hadn’t been informed of this as he instructed Hash to get out of his sight!
Maryse was holding her Women’s Title and headed for the locker room when she started to hear that familiar demented giggle. Then, the lights went out and turned pink, revealing someone sitting in the corner singing the following tune:
“1, 2 – Lexi’s coming for you
3, 4 – Can’t run no more
5, 6 – Gonna get her kicks
7, 8 – It’ll be just great…”
And then, as the lights flickered again, Nikki Cross was revealed as the one chanting as she stood face to face with Maryse finishing with “9, 10 – Be the champ again” and as the lights flickered again, Alexa Bliss stood behind Maryse, warning her to “RUN” as she grabbed Maryse and hit her with the Sister Abigail before disappearing again and leaving the champ out cold!
Before the Main Event, R Truth came out and expressed how proud he was to compete against “the Giant Gonzales” for the “Intercontinental Title” which he was confused about when “Gonzales” beat “Ryback” for it.
Then, as Crock joined him in the ring to defend the Extreme Championship, a great match ensued! Truth mocked “Gonzales” for confusing “No One Stands Up FROM” with “No One Stands Up TO” and gave Crock a run for his money in hilarious fashion, but Crock pulled off the victory!
As Crock celebrated his win, he pulled Truth up and embraced him. Truth told “Gonzales” that he wasn’t so bad after all. Crock insisted that he wasn’t Gonzales, but Truth insisted that he was still that “great giant”. However, as he saw Bam Bam Bigelow rushing to the ring, Truth exclaimed that “Bronson Reed” was incoming as they were both squashed!
Bam Bam cleared the ring and continued his assault on Crock, eventually picking up the Extreme Title and holding it high before throwing it down on the champion.
As the show came to a close, Ted Dibiase came out to join Bigelow, glowing about what his beast just did!
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