"It has been almost four months since ACW last graced our screens with Final Destination 2. Tomorrow night on August 23rd, 2028, ACW will return to the Road to Glory tournaments that will feature the dominant Roman McIntyre and the newly crowned Sofia Reynoso defending their titles in the tournament. On the womens side, Lacey Alvarez will challenge Alexis Espinoza tomorrow in what is only just the beginning of tomorrow's massive episode. Next week Natalia Rodriguez, the former two time World Champion, will challenge Angelica Rhodes. That's right, the leader of Rhodes Industries is in ACW now." Ash Meltzer said, looking over at Freddy Alvarez.
"This could be good for business. It worked really well for La Rebelion before Alejandro Espinoza split earlier this year to form the Defiance brand with Jason Sabre. The last match will see Sofia Reynoso defend the ACW Womens Championship against a new member of Hope. And the winner of that match will only have four days to prepare for the finals for both the R2G Womens and ACW Womens World title at ACW Glory Road 2." Freddy Alvarez said
"I wonder who Detrick will choose." Ash Meltzer speculates.
"His girlfriend that used to date Jason." Freddy Alvarez said.
"I don't approve of his decision to date Jason Sabre's ex wife. It's such a bad look for him. I've heard that he doesn't really care and that he feels like he did nothing wrong from my sources." Ash Meltzer said.
"That doesn't make it better. Anyways, we can also confirm that the mens tournament has been seeded based on the records and accomplishments of the wrestlers last season. Number one was Roman McIntyre, the current ACW World Champion. The Number two seed is ACW Wildcard CJ Hawk, who will not be defending his title. He's on a five match win streak as well, which earned him this spot. Number Three is Jesus Garza of La Rebelion, who is Factions Champion and impressed in last years tourney. Number Four is Rey Aguayo, who picked up a majority of La Rebelion's team wins. Number five is Detrick Cyrus, who will fight Rey next week. Number Six is Phoenix, which means two of the Factions Champions will collide next week. Number Seven was Freddy Escobar who will open tomorrow's show against Hope member, CJ Hawk. Number Eight was Jason Sabre who face Roman McIntyre for the ACW World Championship in tonight's main event, months after an epic Fight Without Honor 4." Freddy Alvarez explains.
"Goodness. That match has me salivating." Ash Meltzer said.
"It is worth mentioning that Ash Russo and Azriel are not in the tournament." Freddy Alvarez said.
"Both men basically disappeared after Final Destination 2. Ash is AWOL while Azriel and Micah Hyde are nowhere to be seen. I know Aldo Montoya must be happy about that with the Election being a few months away." Ash Meltzer said.
"Aldo is leading the polls over Hope and Maria Martinez. " Freddy said.
"That shouldn't be a surprise when they have the World Champion in their camp." Ash Meltzer said, before the screen goes black due to a TV turning off.
"Barely in the top five." Detrick Cyrus said as he leans against his desk as CJ Hawk is looking through a catalogue with Erin Frost next to him.
"Hey Erin. How about we buy this ten layer cake for the wedding?" CJ Hawk said to Erin, ignoring Detrick.
"Is that in the budget?" Erin asked, before CJ stood up and took off his 'I am a Wrestler' T-Shirt to reveal the ACW Wildcard Championship around his waist.
"We're making Championship money. Of course it's in the budget. Plus Detrick and Hope will pay for it too." CJ said, before Detrick threw a Caesar Montana beanie baby at his head.
"Put your shirt on and I'm not spending company money on your wedding." Detrick said.
"Man, what kind of friend are you. I bet Buzz would pay for Woody's wedding." CJ Hawk said as he put his shirt back on.
"This isn't toy story. You don't got a friend in me. At least one that'll shill out cash." Detrick said.
"It's fine. I'm going to beat your brother tomorrow anyways. That'll get us some money." CJ said.
"Speaking of Freddy. What is he doing right now?" Asked Erin.
"He's finishing up his childrens book tour on the Mex Express." Detrick said.
"You mean 'Freddy versus the Forces of Evil'? The twelve page picture book where all Freddy does is recount his win over Sicario and lie about him doing it all by himself. Also insinuating that Alexis Espinoza is totally into him, which she's probably not and that he has a lot of money, which he obviously doesn't have." Erin said.
"Man, that book was trash. Freddy lived in the end. Caesar's drawings are alright though." CJ Hawk said.
"It has a zero star rating on Amazon." Detrick said.
"I wish I could've given it negative stars." CJ Hawk said.
"You shouldn't be focusing so much on my brother's book. You should focus on the match." Detrick said.
"Speaking of which, I need to send the President an invitation for the wedding for not making me defend the title like Roman. I don't think I could make it out of the tournament without it. I mean Jason's in it-" CJ is then cut off.
"Why's he the first guy who comes to mind? He's seeded lower than me and I beat him so much, that it's no contest as to who's better." Detrick Cyrus said, quickly.
"Someone seems a little sore that Jason was voted most popular guy by ACW fans." Erin said, causing Detrick to chuckle.
"As if. I mean who's Maria with." Detrick said to silence as CJ and Erin look at each other, knowing Detrick is crossing a line. "She's with me. Why? Because I'm more of a man. More of a success. One of us leads Hope. One of us is behind the soon to be the first female President of the United States. One of us is the Ultimate Hope."
"And the other beat Azriel." CJ Hawk said, causing Detrick to quit boasting and shut up.
"I could've-" Detrick Cyrus said.
"You had two shots. Three if you count the triple threat at the first Glory Road." CJ Hawk points out
"You know what. I gotta go." Detrick said, picking up his phone from the desk. "I have meetings to attend."
Detrick leaves the room, leaving the engaged couple alone in his office.
"He was being a little cocky there." Erin Frost said.
"That's not like him. At least not like that." CJ said.
"I know. I think he's overcompensating for his failures." Erin said.
"Why can't he just buy a really long car for that?" CJ Hawk suggests.
"Not that failure…. Not that I would I know." Erin said.
My bitch go loco (go loco, go loco)
María, María, María (go loco)
We cut to a garage party happening as Go Loko by YG, Tyga and Jon Z plays in the background. A woman in a wedding dress is twerking on a guy in a suit on the driveway as people around them dance including children, teenagers and elderly people. We pan over to the garage where Rey Aguayo and Jesus Garza are sitting on plastic white chairs with Carona's in hand, watching the festivities as people behind them can be seen eating further inside the garage.
"I can't believe your sister married that clown." Rey Aguayo said.
"I can't believe Phoenix is allowed to break the pinata but I'm not." Jesus Garza said as we pan over to Phoenix delivering a spin kick, blindfolded to a Pinata as children around him explode into cheers as candy rains down.
"That's for the ninos." Rey Aguayo said as an elderly hispanic lady approaches. Rey and Jesus both stand up. Jesus greets her with a hug.
"Hola, Abuelita Aguayo" Jesus greets.
"You're so strong Mijo." Abuelita Aguayo said.
"That's because I have more muscles now than last year. Would you like me to show you them?" Jesus said.
"She's good Wuy." Rey Aguayo said, before panning over to the driveway where Sofia Reynoso, the current ACW Womens World Champion and Alexis Espinoza, The Queen of the South, dancing together.
"Where's Gordo?" Alexis asked as her and Sofia clutch hands while dancing around with everyone.
"He's on tour. His rap career is taking off. Mamacita's going to be a trophy wife." Sofia said.
"You're womens champion. You're more than just a trophy wife." Alexis said.
"Not if I retire." Sofia jokes.
"We're a long way from there." Alexis said, before hearing her phone ring. "My phone's blowing up."
"Go answer it. I'll go dance with Phoenix." Sofia said as Phoenix passes bye with candy filling his pockets at this second and stops. Phoenix then holds up a sign like he's Wile E Coyote.
'Don't steal my candy'
"No guarantees." Sofia said, before grabbing him by the wrist and pulling the worried Phoenix in. Alexis walks away as she answers the phone. "Hello?"
"Alexis, long time, no chat." Angelica Rhodes said, through the phone.
"Oh, it's you." Alexis said, rolling her eyes.
"I heard you had a match tomorrow." Angelica said.
"Is there a reason you wanted to call me?" Alexis asked.
"No. I just wanted to inform you that I'm also in the Road to Glory tournament and I hope that we meet at Glory Road 2. Especially if Sofia is still Champion and joins us in the finals." Angelica said.
"If me and Sofia are in the same match with you, you're not walking out champion and possibly not walking out at all." Alexis Espinoza said.
"We'll see. Good luck Queen." Angelica said with a tone.
"You too, Princess." Alexis said, with attitude, before Angelica hangs up. "What the hell is she up to?"
Alexis then looks back at Jesus Garza is grinding on Abuelita Aguayo as Rey Aguayo shakes his head while Sofia is twirling Phoenix around, making the Bird of War dizzy. This is a fun time, but Alexis knows better than that. This might be their last happy moment for a while.
(Angel on the Outside by A Killers confession begins as birds fly under the bright blue sky before panning downward as Jason Sabre walks down a crosswalk in his leather jacket, before stopping to look up at the birds. Suddenly we pan up where the birds are joined by Destino The Black Dragon in the sky, as we transition over to the title card of 'ACW Season 3: Election Year' as he passes bye)
I still recall the words that bite
(We get a close up of an IV before flashing over to Rey Aguayo sitting in a chair as Abuelita Aguayo lays on the bed not moving.)
Emotionless and cold
(Rey Aguayo stands from the chair, head down as a line shines over him, his fist shaking)
Each moment suffocates the light
(Detrick Cyrus and Maria Gonzalez are seen holding hands on the same street that Jason Sabre was on noticing that people are giving them dirty looks, including children, women and men.)
So where do I go on from here?
(We see a picture of Alexis and Alejandro Espinoza's father, before panning down to Alexis looking up at it with a pistol in her hand as Sofia Reynoso is in the background with the title)
Drowning in chaos, pain and fear
(We see Lacey Alvarez sitting on a swing alone as an image of a Masked man with a white mask that has a small Anarchy logo and a leather jacket with the Anarchy logo on the back, behind him. Lacey turns around and all she sees is Jasper)
I Walk forever down the line
(Aldo Montoya is seen leaning against a window and looking out as the same image of the masked man appears behind him)
It fills me up with pride
(We see Natalia Rodriguez in the bathroom looking at a mirror which reflects a image of her Season 1 appearance)
And anyways
(We see Erin Frost meditating in the spirit realm as Rey Pantera the White Tiger, Destino the Black Dragon and the Dark Phoenix all behind her)
I'm pushed away
(We see Flynn Horde with his back to the camera and spreads his arms out as we move forward, past Flynn and into the forest)
I'm damned to be left right here.
(We see Malice in a wheelchair in the forest as he is surrounded by Chris Wolf, Katarina Love and Evan Neal)
So if I can't take flight,
(We see Malice trying to stand up before a hand is put on his shoulder. Malice looks back to see Jason Sabre, flanked by Flynn Horde and Natalia Rodriguez, ready to fight.)
I need the will to fight
(We see Angelica Rhodes at a restaurant in a elegant Silver dress that sparkles like diamonds with Sicario behind him)
And when my demons I deny,
(We see Mason Rivers holding a rose and a box of chocolates as Rey Pantera Jr looks embarrassed.)
The angel on the outside
(We see Roman McIntyre in front of the white house under the night sky with the ACW World title in his hands before the image of the masked man appears behind him, he turns to see Aldo Montoya)
And when the sky turns black,
(We see Richard Montoya standing in the middle of the oval office in nothing but slacks and a rosary, looking more depressed than ever.)
There is no turning back alive,
(We see Maria Martinez in Hope HQ with Detrick Cyrus, CJ Hawk, Erin Frost, Izzy Solare, Freddy Escobar, Caesar Montana and Mason Rivers around her)
And when my demons I deny,
(We see Alexis Espinoza, Phoenix, Jesus Garza, Sofia Reynoso and Rey Aguayo are seen around a table)
The angel on the outside
(We then see the final title card that has Aldo Montoya and Maria Martinez taking up the top part of the image with the masked man in between then in the far back. Below Aldo is Roman, while Detrick Cyrus is below Maria. Jason Sabre is in the middle of the image, standing at the forefront as the logo is there.)
"Welcome everyone, to the return of ACW! We are live from the Staples Center. I am David Harkness! This is Glenn Gilbertti! And tonight is going to kick the season off with a bang!" David Harkness greets as we see the new Los Angeles stage which is a massive screen similar to 2012 Impact wrestling. Around the top of the Staples Center is a Strip of LED boards that show the names of the wrestlers. We have a traditional black ramp that goes downward.
"Last time we were on your screens. Roman McIntyre escaped with the ACW World Title and Sofia Reynoso established herself as the best woman in ACW when she won the ACW Womens World Championship." Disco Inferno said.
"Yes they did and now both Champions will defend their belts throughout both Road to Glory tournaments. The First Road to Glory Champion, Sofia will defend her title in two weeks right before Glory Road 3 in Las Vega Nevada. But tonight, Roman McIntyre will defend the ACW World Championship against Jason Sabre, the man who has won three Fight without Honor Medals." David Harkness said.
"The first man to beat Azriel and win the ACW World Champion Roman McIntyre versus the man who beat Azriel and made him disappear, Jason Sabre. This match could've main evented a Pay-Per-View and you're getting it for free! And with my commentary too! This is a bargain!" Disco Inferno said.
"But that's not all. In a few moments, The ACW Wildcard Champion CJ Hawk will battle Freddy Escobar in the opening match of the tournament. Also the womens tournament will kick off with Lacey Alvarez taking on Alexis Espinoza. Tonight will be great." David Harkness said.
"Let's get this party started. It's been four months. The fans got Disco Fever and to a lesser degree ACW Fever. Let's do this!" Glenn said.
Father, father, unforgivable
This is my house, you made it personal
It's always trouble when they go too far
Nobody mention my familia
"Freddy Escobar had quite the season two. He won a majority of his matches and came close to winning the ACW Factions title. Recently, he wrote a Children's book with the man accompanying him, Caesar Montana illustrating it." David Harkness said.
"I want it to be known that this man could be Champion, but pretty much threw the match at the end for Hope. Also, his book is awful! It's a best seller for rolling up a joint and wiping your backside." Disco Inferno said.
Sever every tie
Untangle every lie
Your words don't mean anything anymore, no
Never satisfied
"CJ Hawk had quite the season winning the Wildcard Champion and being on a Five match win streak. CJ Hawk is the closest person to Roman McIntyre in terms of momentum." David Harkness said.
"You're discounting La Rebelion as a faction, but this is a singles tournament so I'll excuse it. In terms of looking strong it would be Sofia, Roman and then CJ Hawk with Jason Sabre in fourth." Disco Inferno said.
The bell rings as the crowd is excited for ACW to officially begin again, already very hot (88/0). The two meet in the middle of the ring, but Freddy asks CJ to stop for a second, before trying to do his pose, only for CJ to kick him in the gut and do a single leg takedown. Before CJ can do anything else, Freddy quickly crawls to the bottom rope and hugs it to keep CJ back. CJ waits in the middle of the ring as Freddy calls Caesar over. The crowd chants 'CJ' (72/0). Caesar comes over with a water bottle as Freddy opens his mouth. Caesar squeezes the water bottle and the water goes into Freddy's eyes. 'Dammit Caesar!' he says, wiping his eyes. 'Sorry boss' Caesar said to laughs. Caesar walks away as Freddy gets to his feet. Freddy tries to lock up with CJ, but Hawk has other ideas and kicks him in the gut. CJ then delivers a few right hands, backing Freddy Escobar into the turnbuckles. CJ then drives his elbow into Freddy's face as the ref starts the five count. CJ is able to do it one more time, before backing up. Freddy steps out of the corner so CJ Hawk can kick him in the gut. CJ grabs Freddy by his right leg and pulls him closer to elbow him on the chin. CJ then delivers a shin breaker, before following with a Dragon Screw Leg Whip, before attempting a pin.
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Freddy might've been able to kick out, but CJ Hawk is back in attack mode, grabbing him by his right leg. CJ stands up and kicks at Freddy's inner thigh. Before CJ Hawk does a step over into a leg drop over his right leg. CJ Hawk picks Freddy up, but Escobar is trying to stay in it, by charging forward, backing the Bird wrestler into the corner. Freddy starts throwing some wild lefts and rights at CJ's chest. CJ tries to cover up, but Freddy is able to catch him with a surprise jab to the nose. Freddy does a pair of Jabs, before doing the Shane O Mac Shuffle, and doing his right Haymaker! CJ slumps downward, before Freddy pulls him up and Irish Whips him into the opposite corner. CJ walks out of the corner into a Reverse STO that is transitioned into a DDT! Freddy waits for CJ Hawk to roll over onto his back, walking over to the corner. Freddy climbs up, a bit slower due to the leg work from CJ. Freddy hits CJ Hawk with a Moonsault, transitioning right into a pinfall.
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Freddy exits the ring and stands on the ring apron. He walks over to his corner and climbs up to the top turnbuckle. Freddy attempts his now signature, Coronation (Split Legged Frog Splash), but CJ Hawk rolls out of the way! Freddy crashes as CJ gets to his feet. CJ Hawk puts him in a Pumphandle position, before hitting a The Eye of the Hawk (Pumphandle Half Nelson Driver)! CJ has Freddy in pinning Position.
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"How the hell did Freddy Escobar kick out of the Eye of the Hawk? That move has won CJ many matches!" Glenn Gilbertti said.
"Knowing CJ, he knows that the match is in his favor and he's about to the deal." David Harkness said.
And that's what CJ was thinking as he locks Freddy Escobar into the Twisted Claw (Indian Deathlock), focusing on the right leg. Freddy is creaming in agony as CJ's earlier leg work and taking most of the match is working out in his favor. Eventually, after twenty second, Freddy decides to tap out to the ACW Wildcard Champion.
"CJ Hawk advances to the Semi-Finals at 6:57. He will face the winner of tonight's main event for the ACW World Championship." Announces David Harkness as CJ Hawk stands up and gets his hand raised.
"I think CJ Hawk has shown Freddy the pecking order in Hope and that includes him being ahead of Freddy. That's CJ Hawk's sixth straight win." Disco Inferno said as Freddy is seen being carried up the ramp as a 'CJ' chant is heard.
We cut to a bar where Furno Moxley is taking a series of shots from a massive tray of shots. Raptor Reigns and Aiden Black are watching, each drinking a pint of Hennessy.
"Are you okay Furno?" Asked Raptor.
"Just taking some shots man. Enjoying life." Furno said, before belching.
"I know, but you're at twenty nine. Your liver has to be feeling it." Raptor said as Furno takes another shot. "Make that Thirty"
"Big Dino, I ain't got no baby liver. My liver is fine man." Furno slurs.
"He's drunk." Aiden said.
"No I'm alive. I'm alive!" Furno screams out to the bar, before taking another shot. Suddenly a shadow appears over him. Furno looks up to see Nyx Rosewood. "Hey, didn't we used to bang?"
Nyx then slaps Furno across the face.
"Yeah…. We banged." Furno said, rubbing his cheek, before taking another shot. Nyx puts a large envelope down on the table.
"What's in the envelope?" Asked Raptor.
"It's a notice. Furno's getting his bond revoked." Nyx said, before walking away.
"What?" Furno asked, drinking another shot, followed by downing two at the same time.
"You're going back to jail." Raptor explains.
"You're joking right? I have so much to do. I can't go back there. I turned my life around! I'm not a thief anymore, I'm a hired gun. That's a real job." Furno rants, before taking another shot.
"I don't think we should use that in negotiations." Raptor said.
"I can't go back man." Furno said.
"Maybe we can find a way to get you out of this mess. Raptor, you used to work for Hope-" Aiden said.
"Detrick is not helping us. Me using my past membership so we could sneak in, earlier in the year and beat down a bunch of their members got me blacklisted. We have no favor with them." Raptor explains.
"Then maybe we have to get a little bit higher." Aiden Black suggests.
"Ruffians?" Furno asked.
"No. Not those idiots. The President." Aiden said. Furno shrugs.
"It's worth a shot. He got me out the first time." Furno said, before downing another shot.
(Commercial Break)
Natalia Rodriguez sits on a swing set going back and forth, waiting for someone in the park. It seems empty. The sky is pretty dark as she sits alone just waiting. Suddenly she hears someone behind her.
"Is this swing taken?" Asked Jason Sabre with a slight smile.
"You can sit." Natalia said, before Jason sits on the swing seat next to her.
"Thanks for meeting me here. It's a lot more private than elsewhere. I didn't want people taking photos and thinking we're dating or anything." Jason said. "I know people think I'm some smartass ladykiller and I am…. But it's only been a few months."
Natalia looks over to Jason the second he refers to Giselle's passing. He cups his hands together and rests them on his lap while leaning forward. Natalia reaches over and rubs his back.
"I'm sorry. I can't say it enough, but I'm sorry." Natalia said, before Jason straightens up.
"I just take it one day at a time." Jason Sabre said. "You can't keep me down forever. I think you should have the same attitude."
"What do you mean?" Natalia asked.
"Last year, at the first Final Destination, you walked out on Hope after losing to Diamondust. Detrick might've let you slip, but I'm not going to let you. I heard you wanted to take another break." Jason Sabre said. "Well you're not going to. I won't let you. You're staying with me and Defiance. You're not running out on me, even if you lost the Womens title. I won't let you run. You're better than running. You're going to get that title back from Sofia, I promise. I've lost a lot. Hell I probably lost everything I love. I lost my wife. I can't see my kid. And my old best friend is banging my ex wife. But I'm not running and neither are you."
Natalia attempts to hide a smile, by looking forward as opposed to at Jason.
"You're a nice guy Jason." Natalia said, causing him to chuckle.
"What world do we live in where I'm the nice guy?" asked Jason.
"So…. how have you been handling the Detrick and Maria relationship?" Asked Natalia.
"It's a punch to the gut." Jason admits. "You know, Detrick was the best man at my wedding to her."
"I'm glad that Hope fired me." Natalia admits after hearing that. "When Detrick took over Hope, it changed him didn't it?"
"Success makes the weak minded different. I can't imagine how he would act if he actually won the ACW World title." Jason Sabre states, shaking his head at the thought. "The Detrick you had a crush on is a different man now."
"Crush?" Natalia tries to deny it.
"It was obvious that you liked him. I saw it. I mean, you hung around him a lot, right?" Jason Sabre said.
"I mean…. Yes." Natalia replies after failing to find a different answer.
"You guys were really close and in the end, he picked business over friendship. It might not have been that way the prior year, but the second Pantera gave him the keys, it went to his head slowly. I saw it unfold from the other side. He's always been the center of attention. With me. With his family. In Hope. It's just how he's been brought up and raised. He'll take success over love and friendship." Jason Sabre said.
"Would you do the same?" Asked Natalia.
"No. Never. I'm not a business guy. That's why Alejandro is with us. I'd like to think I'm a good human, first and foremost. I'm not ruthless. I understand the mistakes that people make. I've never had a 'best for business' mentality. I just want to be happy." Sabre said.
"Master Pantera said that there was still good in you." Natalia said.
"I know. I didn't know it at the time, but that was him passing the torch to me, so I could take down Azriel and kill off Despair." Jason Sabre explains.
"I always thought Detrick would be the one." Natalia Rodriguez said.
"Detrick was labeled the Ultimate Hope because Rey Pantera Sr wanted to mold him as a symbol for the people. Your master resented me. Yet you, the equivalent to his daughter, is sitting here on a swingset with me." Jason said.
"I left Hope because I failed Master Pantera, but I don't think I'm disgracing him by being next to you." Natalia said.
"I have a theory on why that is. I don't know for sure, but the more I think about that second Fight Without Honor, was for me, finding that place of Despair and being able to have that killer instinct. For him, it was a warrior going out on his shield. Fighting for what he believed in. But as that fight continued, he started to believe in me. Believe in me to a point where he told me to end it for him. Not because he couldn't keep fighting, but because he knew his job was done. In that moment, he passed the torch that was meant for Detrick to me. I'm not going to call myself a hero, but I ended up achieving the goal he wanted Detrick to achieve. The world hated me at that moment, but by next year, I was the hero of the story…..and Detrick wasn't." Jason said.
"Are you saying that he realized you the chosen one all along?" Asked Natalia.
"No. I'm just theorizing, but based on how people have been acting over the last few months, I might have credence." Jason Sabre said.
"People do seem to be looking up to you more than him." Natalia said.
"Which means I have to take that role and responsibility." Jason Sabre said, standing up from the swing. "But I need some people to have my back."
Jason looks at Natalia offering a hand, which she gladly accepts as Sabre helps her off the swing.
"I'll have your back through thick and thin." Natalia said. "You don't give up on me, I won't give up on you."
"Deal." Sabre said. "How about we seal the deal with some donuts. Krispy Kreme is right there."
"You're buying." Natalia said.
"They better have a value menu." Jason jokes as the two walk away.
My hands are searching for you
My arms are outstretched towards you
I feel you on my fingertips
My tongue dances behind my lips for you
"It is time for the first match in the Womens Road 2 Glory Tournament as one of the most underrated talents in ACW, Lacey Alvarez is coming out." David Harkness said.
"Lacey is one of the best in ring talents in the womens division, but she never wins. She's been a loser who puts on great matches. She's the opposite of Roman." Disco Inferno said.
I fly like paper, get high like planes
If you catch me at the border I got visas in my name
If you come around here, I make 'em all day
I get one down in a second if you wait
"Alexis cannot relate to such things. While Lacey failed in the first Womens title tournament, the Factions title tournament and the ACW Cup, Alexis is the current ACW Factions Champion." David Harkness said.
"Imagine if Alexis wins and goes on to fight Sofia and a third person at Glory Road 3. La Rebelion would be almost guaranteed to keep the title in the stable. But which of the two would be the champion in that case?" Disco Inferno teases.
The bell rings as the two smaller women, surprisingly lock up despite them being known as faster womens wrestlers. Lacey puts Alexis in a headlock, but Alexis delivers a pair of Forearms to the gut of Lacey to get her to loosen the hold. Lacey quickly shuts her down by clubbing her in the back. Lacey runs toward the ropes and jumps to the middle rope, before attempting to Spring back with a Springboard Arm Drag. It works as Alexis rolls on the ring mat before coming to a stop near the ropes. As this happens, Lacey Alvarez bows to a heavily mixed to negative reaction (12/60). In the background, Alexis Espinoza is on the ring apron waiting for her to turn around. Lacey turns around only for the Queen of the South to aim at her with a Springboard Front Dropkick. The force of the Dropkick forces Lacey to roll out of the ring. "Re-Bel-ion" chants are in full force. Alexis Espinoza runs off the ropes, aiming for Lacey, who is getting up on the outside. Alexis goes for a Tope Suicida, but Lacey catches as she flies out to her with a Crescent Kick, catching the Queen on the back of the head. Lacey picks Alexis up and rolls her into the ring, before sliding in and going for a quick cover amongst 'Holy Shit' chants.
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Lacey Alvarez stomps on Alexis's back as she tries to roll away while holding the back of her head. Lacey drags Alexis up and Irish Whips her into the ropes. But Alexis Espinoza rebounds to hit Lacey with a Tilt a Whirl Headscissors! Lacey is able to land on her feet and attempts Breathless (Superkick) when Alexis gets up. But Alexis ducks and attempts a Pele Kick, but Lacey sidesteps and backs off as the crowd cheers the clean and crisp exchange. Alexis approaches Lacey, who tries and whiffs a pair of kicks, trying to keep the Queen of the South back. Alexis jabs Lacey in the back, before grabbing her hand and Irish Whipping her into the turnbuckles. Alexis runs right behind her and delivers a Jumping Heel Kick, slamming her heel against Lacey's face, while flying over the ropes and landing on the ring apron. Lacey walks out of the corner, holding her face as Alexis climbs up to the top turnbuckle. Alexis dives off with a Corkscrew Crossbody connecting, before hopping up to her feet. Alexis taunts for a bit as the crowd is completely behind.
"Alexis Espinoza is a house on fire right now." David Harkness said.
"She crashed and burned earlier. With her style, this house of fire can be extinguished quickly." Disco Inferno said.
Alexis Espinoza notices Lacey getting to her feet and helps her up, before turning her around and connecting with her signature, Punalada (Backstabber)! Alexis goes for the pin!
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"Who the heck is this?!" David Harkness shouts as a 5'11 Asian man with short messy black hair pulls the ref off. He is wearing a black shirt with a word written in Chinese. His face is covered by a Bandana with red Dragon teeth on it, although his eyes are exposed. He's also wearing very baggy jeans. Alexis is confused as the ref yells at this man. Alexis is sitting up next to Lacey, wondering who the hell this man is. From behind Alexis, a 5'6 Chinese woman slides into the ring. This white haired woman wastes no time in delivering a Penalty Kick to the chest of Alexis, before she can even see her coming. The woman drags her up onto her shoulders and delivers a Fireman's carry swung into a high-angle over the shoulder back-to-belly piledriver (Hiromu Takahashi's Time Bomb). The woman drags Lacey on top of her and slides out of the ring as the man backs up as the ref continues to yell. He steps over the barrier and into the crowd, before the ref turns around and sees the pinfall. The crowd is booing as the woman is seen high tailing it out of the arena. The ref enters the ring and counts the fall.
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"Lacey Alvarez advances to the finals of the Road 2 Glory tournament at 6:39, but with some help. Were those guys in the New Order?" Asked David Harkness.
"No chance in hell Aldo would call for help in this match. Whoever they are, they have beef with La Rebelion. Looks like the war between Factions is getting another player." Disco Inferno said.
"Whoever they are, just shot the first shot at the Queen. I do not expect this to be forgotten. The Queen of the South will be seeking blood." David Harkness said as Lacey gets her hand raised as Alexis sits up wondering what just happened.
At Hope HQ, a fair skinned girl with Dark Brown hair pulled into two braids and light brown eyes sits in a chair. She seems to be 5'2 in height and has a petite pear shape and decent physique in the vein of a Kylie Rae. She is in front of 'Detrick's Office' She stands up as Mason Rivers, of all people approaches and offers a hand. The girl shakes it.
"Mason Rivers, nice to meet you." Mason Rivers greets.
"Eliza Bourne. I'm a huge fan." Eliza said.
"Really?" Mason's face lit up with a bigger smile than before over actually having a fan.
"Yeah, you're my favorite guy in hope other than Erin Frost, she's cool. Oh and CJ, he's a good wrestler. Oh…. how could I forget Detrick. And Anthony Dre too, he's super awesome. Oh and I like Rey Pantera Jr too! His flips are the bees knees. And his girlfriend, Izzy is awesome too. Hey is Raptor technically still a member. He's awesome and strong." Eliza said, fanatically, slowly killing Mason's once huge smile. But he still maintained it.
"Jeez, you seem excited." Mason Rivers chuckles, still smiling at her.
"Very excited! I've waited at least half my life to join Hope. This is so cool!" Eliza said, practically jumping up and down.
"This place is no joke Little E." Mason said.
"Little E?" Asked Eliza.
"It's your nickname. Everyone calls Rey Pantera Jr, RJ for short. You're Little E." Mason Rivers said, trying to force another nickname on someone.
"Cool." Eliza smiles, actually accepting the nickname.
"You know what, you're not too bad Eliza. If you stick with me, then maybe you can be something here like me." Mason said with a grin. "I'm pretty much a big deal around here."
Mason sees Anthony Dre walking near them. Mason offers a High Five, causing Dre to stop. Mason still has his hand in place for it but Dre just looks at him, before taking his coat off and throwing it over Mason's hand.
"This is the ugliest coat rack I have ever seen." Anthony Dre said to Eliza, before looking her up and down. "Who are you?"
"I'm-"
"The Dre doesn't care anymore. You were nice to look at and then you ruined it by opening your mouth." Anthony Dre comments before walking away. Mason still has Dre's coat in his hands and laughs, even though he just looked like a loser in front of Eliza.
"That's funny Dre Dawg." Mason Rivers said. "He's just joking. He really didn't think I was a coat rack. He respects me now that I beat him."
"Are you sure?" Eliza said, before the door opens and a 5'2 woman steps out. She has a caramelized almond pigment to her skin with an athletic build with some very visible muscles and a curvaceous lower half. "Oh, you Lei Haddad right? We were in the same training class together?"
"I'm sorry I don't recognize you." Lei said.
"Eliza Bourne." Eliza tried to remind her.
"You applied as the coffee girl right?" Lei asked.
"I'm a wrestler." Eliza said.
"Maybe you should reconsider that." Lei said, looking her up and down.
"Hey, hey, hey." Mason steps in. "Let's be nice."
"Aren't you the guy with the hearts?" Lei asked.
"Yes." Mason said.
"Detrick told me not to listen to you if you act like you actually have any authority over me." Lei said. "Speaking of Detrick, he's not taking anymore appointments. He's busy coming up with a new line of shoes and booking me in the ACW Womens title match in two weeks against Sofia Reynoso."
"Wait…. Why do you get that shot?" Eliza said.
"Who else is there? Erin isn't allowed to get the shot and…. Well…. I'm more likely to beat her than you are." Lei said.
"Now wait a minute Lei Lei." Mason said, trying to throw in a nickname.
"Don't call me that please. There's a reason why you've never been Lei Lei Laid." Lei claps back at Mason. "Look, Eliza, is it? You're very nice. But this is the world of wrestling. It's tough. There's no way that some goody two shoes like you could help us in any way."
"But…" Eliza said, getting a little down after those words.
"I'm just telling you how I see it. Do what you want, but when you fail, remember who tried to stop you." Lei said, before walking away, leaving Mason and Eliza alone.
"Well, that went better than I thought." Mason said.
"I don't feel so happy now." Eliza said.
"You know how to fix that…. By getting some Ice Cream." Mason suggests.
"That's actually a good idea." Eliza said, before walking away.
"Wait… I meant with me!" Mason said, before being left alone. "Okay…. Cool… Catch ya later Little E….Awesome….I wonder what RJ and The Izzmeister are doing?"
(Commercial)
We return to see Chris Wolf sitting in a dining room with Katarina on the far side of the table. It's awkwardly quiet as Chris just looks at Katarina, who would rather be on her phone than talk to him. Evan Neal's voice can be heard.
"I'll be there after I introduce him to Christopher and Katarina." Evan Neal said.
"Who's he talking too?" Chris Wolf asks only for Katarina to ignore him. Evan Neal enters the dining room, seconds later in a wheelchair with a man behind him. That young man was six feet tall and was lean. He had long brown hair hanging down to his neck that was messily slicked back. Matching his sloppy hair was his bushy beard. The fair skinned man moves his light blue eyes to Chris, who was looking at the tattoo on his forearm.
"It says Non ducor, duco. It's latin for I am not led, I lead." The man looked at Chris with a nearly disgusted and borderline bitter tone.
"Who are you?" Chris Wolf asked as Katarina Love switches from looking at her phone and the interaction between the two.
"This is Nolan Garson. The newest member of our Blood Money Syndicate." Evan Neal introduces.
"Okay, second question. Who was the guy you were talking to in the hallways." Chris Wolf said.
"A friend. A lifesaver. A man who you'll meet in due time." Evan Neal smiles.
"Can I know his name at least." Chris Wolf said.
"In due time Christopher." Evan Neal assures.
"You can call me Chris." Chris Wolf said, slightly irked.
"Listen Christopher, this guy is going to help all of us get what we want in due time. The Power. The money. The status." Evan Neal said as Katarina smiles at money while Chris's ears perk up when he hears status.
"What about revenge?" Nolan Garson asked.
"Like he said. In due time. Just play by his rules." Evan Neal said.
"This guy seems too good to be true." Chris Wolf admits.
"Well, Christopher, if you don't believe what I'm saying about this guy, then let me show you what he can do for us." Evan Neal said, before standing up from his wheelchair. Katarina's phone falls from her hands and onto the table as Chris Wolf's mouth is widened in shock.
"Azriel broke your spine…." Chris Wolf said, amazed by what he was seeing.
"This man can do anything." Evan Neal smiles as he bends over to touch his toes so he can demonstrate his mobility.
"I like the sound of this guy already." Chris Wolf said, with a smile, starting to believe. Then he looks at Nolan, who seems like a ball of gloom as he watches Evan Neal perform a cartwheel and then bow, clearly showing off. Nolan notices Chris.
"You have a scar." Nolan states, referring to the scar that Alpha gave Chris Wolf.
"It's a long story." Chris Wolf said.
"I have no interest in it's backstory. I do however an interest in creating scars." Nolan Garson informs Chris, leaving the man known for running into things to think that Nolan wasn't fond of him.
"It is time for our main event for the ACW World Championship. It is Roman McIntyre defending against Jason Sabre. This is going to be a classic." Disco Inferno said.
"In terms of the match up, Roman will be relying on his strength while Jason Sabre will be hoping to force Roman to go the distance and wear him down. Both men own a win over Azriel, although Jason's involved weapons and Roman's wins involved interference." David Harkness said.
"Doesn't matter how. Both men have wins over Azriel and using those excuses are doing both matches a disservice." Disco Inferno said.
"That was not my intention. Everyone knows that both men are top tier talent. Jason actually is on a five match winning streak with wins over The Hounds of Justice in a six man tag, Samuel, Jesus Garza, Ash Russo in the finals of the Road 2 Glory Tournament and a Fight Without Honor 4 win against Azriel. Jason is also the defending Road 2 Glory Champion." David Harkness said.
"But look at Roman who out of his seven matches last season, only lost the Factions title finals because Ash Russo was pinned by Sofia Reynoso. Add in the fact that he's never lost a singles match in ACW History, he is the favorite to win this." Disco Inferno said.
"Roman McIntyre will never not be the favorite in every match he's in. The man is an unstoppable force, but Jason Sabre…. That man is an Ace at the art of wrestling. If wrestling was an army, he would be the general because he's that damn good at planning, even when things go south. Disco, this first episode has been great, but god dammit, we're about to blow the roof of the Staples Center. Ladies and Gentlemen, the ACW World Championship match between 'The Unstoppable' Roman McIntyre and 'The Ace' Jason Sabre is now!" David Harkness hypes
Rain's falling down and just darkens the ground
A sound that I've heard before but I'm not sure
You keep me away from the place where you've been
But now I remember why you stay away from there
The Staples Center explodes (116/0) into an arena shaking pop over the opening rift of their hometown boys iconic theme song. Smoke shoots up from the top of the ramp, before Jason Sabre runs through it to make his first live appearance for a match in Season 3. Jason is absolutely loving the energy as he has the R2G Mens Championship around his waist. He is wearing a long Tanahashi style coat that is half Black and half crimson red. It is held together by a Defiance logo. On the back it says Ace on the top and Jason Sabre on the bottom with the Defiance logo taking up the middle. Jason Sabre walks down the ramp as people despratly reach out to touch him. Sabre extends his hands out from both sides to give them a chance. Jason steps on the ring apron and looks over to the crowd who are on their feet. Jason then enters the ring and walks to the turnbuckle farthest from him and climbs to the top. The lights dim as a whiteish blue spotlight surrounds Jason, so he can to his finger gun taunt at the camera. He winks at the camera and says 'You hear that? That's my people being ready for a new World Champion.' Jason steps off the turnbuckles as the lights come back on. Weight of my Pride fades out as loud 'Jason Sabre' chants are heard. It's a big homecoming for the Ace and warming for him as well, as he's flashing a smile.
We've been going hard for too long
Can't get enough, what is you on?
Really ain't nothing, I could drop that
Wake up in the morning, make it all back
The crowd boos (0/102) extremely loud as Aldo Montoya steps out with his pimp cane. Aldo understands that Roman won't be popular against Jason Sabre in Los Angeles, so all he does is laugh behind his Versace sunglasses. He then asks for the lights to dim as the lights around the crowd and ring is pitch black while a spotlight surrounds Aldo at the top of the ramp. Aldo then motions behind him as Roman McIntyre steps into the spotlight with the new ACW World Championship around his waist. He is wearing an Okada like robe that is purple and gold. The shoulders are covered in gold as he has several gold chains around his neck. He is wearing Purple track pants. At least until he pulls them off, revealing that they were breakaway pants and showing everybody is LA Lakers inspired Trunks. The pandering doesn't work as the crowd seems to boo him after popping for five seconds. Roman doesn't care, more focused on the match as we walk down with the spotlight on him and Aldo. Roman enters the ring and unstraps his belt and hands it to the ref before getting in Jason's face. Jason doesn't back down against the taller man. Money and the Power fades away as the lights around the crowd come on and the two are still in a staredown. "Jason Sabre! Roman Sucks!" is heard as both men talk trash. The ref raises the ACW World Championship before telling both men to get into their respective corners.
The bell rings as the crowd is on fire. 'Rush him!' screams Aldo from the outside. And like a bullet coming out of a gun, Roman bolts across the ring to deliver a running big boot to Jason, refusing to allow Jason to do what he always does and start off the match at a slow pace. Jason is turned inside out as the crowd drowns Roman out in boos as the focused Roman peers out into the crowd. Jason is dazed and confused at what just happened, but manages to get to a vertical base, stumbling as he stands. Roman quickly bounces off the ropes and delivers a running Big Boot, dropping him again. Jason is flatter than bed sheets on the floor as Roman continues his onslaught but running off the ropes and jumping in the air, to deliver a Leg Drop across the throat of Jason. He tries a pinfall, but Jason kicks out before the one count. Roman gets up after the pinfall, but Jason, being smart as ever, reaches but and grabs Roman by his trunks and thighs, before pulling him back down into a Schoolboy.
"Roll up out of nowhere! You were right about Jason and his ring IQ." Disco Inferno said.
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Roman gets up to his feet right away, slightly thrown off by what just happened as the crowd loudly groans, wanting an early finish and hometown Champion. Sabre tries to take advantage, by delivering a swift kick to the right leg, but Roman quickly shuts down the attempt of momentum with a uppercut to the chin. Jason goes down to the ring mat. Sabre plays it smart by rolling away to the outside of the ring, landing on his feet, before Roman can do anything. The crowd starts a 'Roman sucks' chant as Jason Sabre is standing on the outside with his hands on his hips, taking his time, while Roman stands in the middle of the ring, dominant as ever. Even amongst a sea of negative Los Angeles fans. The ref begins the count out. He says 'one', the crowd says 'No' and Jason just leans against the guard rail as Roman stares daggers at him. 'Two', 'No', Jason chilling, repeat. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight. Sabre finally steps onto the ring apron and the crowd applauds him for it, as if he's doing something brave. 'Go Ace!' (108/0) are in full effect plus some. Los Angeles is hyping Jason up as he stands on the ring apron while Roman dares him to enter. The ref counts Nine, and Jason finally enters while Los Angeles goes wild again.
"Jason Sabre is back in and the roof has been blown off this place!" David Harkness hypes.
The second Jason enters, Roman tries to come at him with his dukes up. Jason delivers a swift right leg to Roman's Hamstring to slow him down, before delivering a right hand to the face. Jason then starts to deliver a pair of chops, but he keeps going. And going. And going. Meanwhile Roman is just taking them as you can see reddening on his pectorals. Jason stops for a second as the arena quiets down, before Jason delivers a massive chop to the chest, that sends Roman to a knee. The crowd explodes as Jason tries to follow up by running off the running off the ropes and delivering a Sliding European Uppercut to finally knock Roman down. Jason rolls off Roman after connecting and gets to his feet. But before Jason can strike, he's caught off guard as Roman is already on his feet. Jason is surprised that he healed from the onslaught that easily. Jason looks impressed, but the look on his face changes, when Roman slaps the taste out of his mouth. The crowd starts to boo as Roman McIntyre delivers a few sluggers at Jason, knocking the Ace down. Loud 'You Suck' chants (106/0) are heard as Roman accepts his role as the villain for the right and lifts Sabre up, before headbutting Jason! Jason backs up into the ropes. Roman runs at Sabre, but Jason sidesteps him and delivers a forearm to the back, instantly killing the you suck chants in exchange for 'Go Ace' chants. Jason runs off the ropes to Clothesline the massive Roman out of the ring and onto the floor. Sabre almost falls out with him, but is able to stop himself. Jason, possibly from the energy of the crowd decides to run off the opposite set of ropes, before delivering a beautiful Tope Con Hilo, landing perfectly on his feet to a standing ovation.
"Jason Sabre sets flight. I give his form a ten on that one." Disco Inferno said.
"We're barely eight minutes in and it's been a stiff contest with a very partisan crowd." David Harkness said.
"This crowd is fully behind Jason and I think that's really helping him right now against the power of Roman. Roman has constantly shut Jason's attempts at striking him down with only one or two punches. But Jason Sabre is being willed on these people who help him keep fighting back." Disco Inferno said.
The ref is at a four count as Sabre climbs up to the guard rail. Roman is on his feet at this point. Jason dives off the guard rail, delivering a European Uppercut to take Roman down to the floor again. The ref is at six as Sabre is on the floor with Roman. Jason gets to his feet, dragging Roman up and walks him to the ring. The ref is at eight as Jason Sabre drags Roman onto the ring apron, before rolling him in. Sabre rolls into the ring, before rolling back out afterwards. Jason gets on the ring apron and goes to the corner, climbing up to the top turnbuckle, waiting for Roman to get up. 'Jason Sabre' chants are in full effect as the Ace of Pro Wrestling is standing up on the top turnbuckle. Roman turns around into a Final Hour (High Fly Flow), but Roman rolls through the move and lands on both knees. Roman then gets to his feet, carrying Jason easily despite him being a 235 pound man. Jason is shaking around trying to get out, but it doesn't work. Roman goes for a Fall Away Slam, but Jason Sabre lands on all fours behind him and pops up to his feet. Roman gets up into a Koppu Kick, from Jason Sabre! Jason takes the chance to hook the leg as LA is excited!
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There's a massive sigh of disappointment as Roman kicks out. Jason Sabre gets to his feet, delivering some vicious stomps over his body. Jason reaches down to grab Roman by his long brown hair and delivers another European Uppercut, backing the big man into the corner. Jason steps back and delivers a Running Clothesline into him, before grabbing Roman by the arm and pulls him out of the corner. Jason, while holding onto Roman's arm, kicks him in the gut. Jason then delivers a second one that sends him to both knees. Jason then grabs Roman by his other arm and pulls him into a elevated Knee Strike to the jaw! Roman is out of it as Jason still has control of the wrist. The crowd is on their feet as Jason has him in position for his signature Final Strike (Rainmaker). Jason connects! The crowd chants 'Yes'! Jason still has control of his wrist and drags the big man up. Final Strike connects again! Aldo is on the outside telling Roman to duck! Jason goes for it a third time and it connects! The crowd is chanting 'Jason! Jason! Jason!" over and over again. As the Ace backs up into the corner with his finger gun pointed. Aldo is screaming at Roman as The Unstoppable Force, looks stoppable right now as he tries to pull himself up. Jason connects with Final Resolution (Bomaye)! But Roman rolls all the way onto the ring apron after impact. Aldo sees a chance so he rolls Roman down onto the floor! The crowd boos loudly as the ref sees it and admonishes Aldo for touching Roman. Meanwhile, is sitting up in the ring, absolutely pissed at the fact that he had the title and match won.
"Aldo Montoya saved Roman McIntyre's title run!" Disco Inferno said.
"We are Fifteen Minutes into this match. Jason Sabre should be the ACW World Champion after that amazing combination of moves he put together. Roman is in danger and was only saved by his manager. This is the main event we all expected! Jason is taking Roman to the distance and it looks like he's worn Roman out based on the fact that the Champ is on the floor." David Harkness said
Jason rolls out of the ring as Aldo runs away to avoid the Ace's wrath. Jason picks Roman up to his feet and drags him back into the ring. Jason Sabre enters the ring and loads up his finger gun again. He stalks him, waiting, very patiently, as Roman uses the ropes to get pull himself up with his back to Jason. Jason pulls the trigger and turns Roman around for the Final Blow (RKO), but Roman pushes him off. Jason stops himself from going far and turns around into a Superman Punch! Jason goes down as Roman stumbles backwards into the ropes still affected from Sabre's earlier onslaught. Aldo screams at Roman to wake up and take advantage, knowing Jason isn't going to stay down for long. Roman hears this and wakes up, remembering where he is. Jason is getting to his feet. Roman is about to go for the Silent Kill (Spear)...
"What happened to the lights?!" Screams David Harkness as the arena is pitch black.
"Who the hell is that?! Someone get the police! Who the hell is that?!" Disco Inferno screams as there is a man on the screen in a black trench coat. His face is covered by a A Purge Anarchy mask complete with the black paint pouring down the eye wholes and cross on the forehead. The noticeable difference is the Anarchy A on the right side of the mask.
"Ash! Ash! Ash!" Chants the Staples Center as the masked man just sits in a chair on the screen.
"Anarchy's dead!" Screams the voice of Aldo before the lights come back on. Roman is shaken by what he just says as chants of 'Ash' from Los Angeles have shaken the Staples Center. Suddenly Jason Sabre connects with the Best Dropkick in the business to remind everyone about the the ACW World Title match! Jason then backs up as the crowd is on their feet. Final Resolution connects again! Jason has a leg hooked.
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But Jason instantly puts him in the Final Breath (Crippler Crossface)! The crowd is jumping up and down in excitement and hope. Roman is in immense pain as Jason pulls back on his neck and head area. 'Tap Roman Tap!' chants are heard. Roman is doing his best the weather the storm and the chants from Los Angeles. Roman suddenly has a burst of energy and manages to roll to the side and catch Jason in a pinfall, Roman even uses legs to create extra leverage.
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Roman uses his other hand to sweep Jason's leg and causes him to fall on his backside. Jason still has the hold in, but the grip has been extremely loosened. This allows Roman an opening to up to his knees, before picking him up and delivering a Back Suplex into a Sideslam! Both men are down! The crowd stands up and serenades both of their efforts with chants of 'A-C-W!' Both are down. Roman is exhausted. Jason is spent but seems to be doing better than the current World Champion. Jason and Roman both try to get to their feet. Roman is able to get to his feet first and delivers a headbutt to Sabre! Sabre is dazed, before Roman kicks him in the gut and picks him up onto his shoulders Roman connects with a Bucklebomb! The boos start to rain down as Roman backs into the corner. Roman McIntyre roars for the Silent Kill. Jason gets to his feet and Roman charges. Sabre jumps in the air and leapfrogs over McIntyre. Roman stops himself from running into the turnbuckle. Roman turns around and walks straight into a Pele Kick! The reaction has flipped in a second as the cheers rain down. Jason backs up and loads up his finger gun. He points it at Roman, who's getting up. Jason shoots and attempts the Final Blow, but Roman pushes him upward onto his shoulder. Roman hits a rapid fire running Powerslam on Jason Sabre. And just like that, the reaction flips again. Roman backs into the corner and roars. Jason Sabre gets up to his feet as McIntyre charges. Roman connects with the Silent Kill! Roman pins Jason.
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"After 25:04, Roman McIntyre has retained the ACW World Championship in an absolute classic." David Harkness praises as Aldo enters the ring with the title as the crowd is booing loudly. Roman is laying next to Sabre, tired from the match.
"Absolute Classic is an understatement. Sabre had the title won at one point, but Aldo's help saved his reign." Disco Inferno said as Roman sits up.
"Not to take away from the performance of both men…. Who was that masked man? The crowd chanted for Ash Russo when they saw him… but is it him. Is Anarchy really dead?" David Harkness said as Jason is seen sitting up on his knees next to Roman.
"Yes it is. That guy who pulled that stunted and tried to ruin an amazing match is going to be arrested. Anarchy is dead and in two weeks, Roman McIntyre will defend the Championship again…. Against CJ Hawk." Disco Inferno said as Sabre looks at Roman.
"You're a tough son of a bitch." Jason Sabre praises before offering a fist bump. Roman accepts, which in turns gets the Staples Center on his side. Aldo smiles as Jason helps Roman up and raises his arm as the crowd gives both a standing ovation. Jason leaves the ring to Roman the moment.
"We end tonight with a sign of respect and a lot of questions. Thank you for joining us. We'll see you next week!" David Harkness said.
"Man, that was one of the best matches I've ever seen." CJ Hawk says backstage while watching the TV Screen with Erin Frost.
"You know that this means you'll have to face Roman right?" Erin Frost reminds her, causing CJ to frown.
"Man, this is unfair! I never beat Roman! Whoever that masked guy sucks at interfering. I'd beat him up if I wasn't afraid that he could be a really good wrestler who could take my title." CJ Hawk said.
"You should be more confident in yourself." Erin Frost said.
"Are you saying I have a chance?" CJ asked.
"No, you don't have a chance. No one thinks you have a chance against Roman. But I still think you should have more confidence in yourself even if I don't." Erin Frost said.
"I know you're trying to help, but that's cold man." CJ Hawk said to his fiancee
"My last name is Frost." Erin said.
"Oh yeah." CJ says.
We cut to the Chinese man and women standing in a room with a Black flag behind them that has a dragon on it. Along with them are two other people of the same descent. There was a 6'2 man dark red irises in his eyes, and a black short slicked back hairstyle. Unlike the other male in the group, he was dressed in a suit. On the other end was another girl. She was young and beautiful with silky black hair. She stands at 5'4 and has a slim waist. The woman from earlier steps in front.
"My name is Jade Wu Long. I'm the woman who fired the first shot at you Queen with my brother Wei. These other two are also my siblings. Lee and Mei. You probably don't know us, but we're the Triad. We're the people that your father crushed. Unfortunately for you Queen, you're going to have to inherit your father's beef. Your dad took away something from us and it led to my clan…. To my way of life being taken away. I waited. I dreamed. And finally, someone helped me take my first step into making the Wu Long Triad the most feared organization in all of the world again. So we're going to tear La Rebelion apart. Inside and out. This is a real family. This is a real bloodline. We're coming for you, your business and your crew! Tonight was just the beginning." Jade Wu Long said as her and the Triad look directly at the camera. Suddenly we hear clapping as we pan out.
"Angelica is going to love this." Said the voice of Sicario, a former member of La Rebelion as he grins.
(Fade to Black)
Season 2 Final Polls
Top 5 Storylines
5. Fatboy grows up (Ray Kiran's attempts to win over Papa Hawk and get a job with ACW)
4. Anarchy or New Order? (Ash Russo's power struggle against Aldo Montoya/ Roman's rise to the World title)
3. A Queen's revenge, a Jackasses Redemption (Alexis Espinoza vs Freddy Escobar/ Freddy's redemption)
2. Soul Sisters (Natalia Rodriguez vs Erin Frost)
1. A Monster, an Ace, and a Love (Jason Sabre/Azriel/ Giselle love triangle)
Top 5 Most Underrated
5. Lacey Alvarez
4. Rey Aguayo
3. Jesus Garza
2. CJ Hawk
1. Erin Frost
Top 5 Most Loveable:
5. CJ Hawk
4. Sofia Reynoso
3. Asher Darma
2. Ray Kiran
1. Erin Frost
Top 5 Most hated
5. Seth Sullivan
4. Detrick Cyrus
3. Micah Hyde
2. Aldo Montoya
1. Sicario
Top 5 Funniest Characters
5. Freddy Escobar
4. Papa Hawk
3. CJ Hawk
2. Sofia Reynoso
1. Asher Darma
Top 5 Coolest
5. Furno Moxley
4. Azriel
3. Alexis Espinoza
2. Jason Sabre
1. Roman McIntyre
Top 5 Funniest Moments:
5. La Rebelion want to shoot the President/ Figure out how to get Ray Kiran his job
4. Ray Kiran and Brandon Duke Rap Battle
3. Team Friendship at Chuck E Cheese
2. Asher Darma ruins Aladdin
1. The Dodgeball Documentary
Top 5 Non-Comedy Scenes
5. Erin unites Freddy and Detrick
4. Ash Russo and Richard Montoya at a park
3. Giselle's funeral
2. Jason and Azriel's final confrontation on Episode 18
1. Azriel's wedding scene/Ash and Azriel talk after
Top 7 Upsetting Moments/ Decisions:
7. Detrick Cyrus beats Jason Sabre ACW Betrayal
6. Seth Sullivan vs Samuel feud
5. Roman McIntyre vs Ash Russo never happening
4. Erin doesn't get added into the Final Destination 2 Main event
3. Detrick Cyrus fires Natalia
2. Detrick Cyrus is dating Maria Gonzalez
1. Giselle dies
Top 7 Best Moments/ Decisions
7. Malice's face turn
6. Alexis Espinoza fires Sicario
wins the ACW Womens title from Diamondust
4. Freddy beats Sicario
3. Sofia Reynoso's booking and ACW Womens title win at Final Destination 2
2. Roman wins the ACW World title from Azriel
1. Jason beating Azriel
Top 7 Waifu's (Fucking Weebs):
7. Lacey Alvarez
6. Giselle
5. Maria Gonzalez
4. Alexis Espinoza
3. Natalia Rodriguez
2. Sofia Reynoso
1. Erin Frost
Top 7 Husbando's (Fucking Female Weebs):
7. Freddy Escobar
6. Azriel
5. Ray Kiran
4. Ash Russo
3. Flynn Horde
2. CJ Hawk
1. Jason Sabre
Top 10 Matches
10. La Rebelion vs Hope for the Factions title Final Destination 2
9. Sofia Reynoso vs Erin Frost vs Izzy Solare Glory Road 2
8. Sofia Reynoso vs Natalia Rodriguez vs Erin Frost for the Wildcard Destiny
7. Natalia Rodriguez © vs Erin Frost in Hellfire Trinity 2
6. La Rebelion © vs Team Friendship for the Factions title Betrayal
5. Anarchy vs La Rebelion for the Factions title Betrayal
4. Sofia Reynoso vs Natalia Rodriguez for the ACW Womens Championship Final Destination
3. Azriel © vs Roman McIntyre for the ACW World Championship Destiny
2. Jason Sabre vs Ash Russo at Glory Road 2
1. Jason Sabre vs Azriel in Fight Without Honor 4
Top 10 Chemistry
10. Anthony Dre and Mason Rivers
9. Jason Sabre and Detrick Cyrus
8. La Rebelion, not including Sicario
7. Azriel and Aria Sabre
6. Yul Bannok, Asher Darma, Sofia Reynoso and Ray Kiran
5. Freddy Escobar and Caesar Montana
4. Jason Sabre and Azriel
3. Jason Sabre and Giselle
2. Ash Russo and Azriel
1. CJ Hawk and Erin Frost
Top 10 Shippings
10. Azriel and Giselle
9. Jason Sabre and Alexis Espinoza
8. Flynn Horde and Natalia Rodriguez
7. Detrick Cyrus and Natalia Rodriguez
6. Jason Sabre and Natalia Rodriguez
5. Jason Sabre and Maria Gonzalez
4. Freddy Escobar and Alexis Espinoza
3. Ray Kiran and Sofia Reynoso
2. CJ Hawk and Erin Frost
1. Jason Sabre and Giselle (... my bad)
Overall Season 2 Most Popular Poll:
20. Rey Aguayo
19. Malice
18. Flynn Horde
17. Caesar Montana
16. CJ Hawk
15. Yul Bannok
14. Jesus Garza
13. Asher Darma
12. Ray Kiran
11. Erin Frost
10. Detrick Cyrus
9. Roman McIntyre
8. Azriel
7. Natalia Rodriguez
6. Ash Russo
5. Freddy Escobar
4. Giselle
3. Alexis Espinoza
2. Sofia Reynoso
1. Jason Sabre
Episode 2 Preview
Road 2 Glory Tournament: Jesus Garza vs Phoenix
Road 2 Glory Tournament: Angelica Rhodes vs Natalia Rodriguez
Road 2 Glory Tournament: Rey Aguayo vs Detrick Cyrus
-Aftermath of the masked man's appearance
-Furno talks to Richard Montoya
-Detrick Cyrus chooses who will face Sofia in Episode 3 for the Womens title