ACW Season 1: Hope vs Despair Chapter 5: Episode 3: Azriel, The King of Despair, a wrestling fanfic

Los Angeles CA- Hope HQ: 1 day before the show

The episode starts with Rey Pantera looking over the city of Los Angeles with the young CJ Hawk.

"It's amazing how this city has been able to stay strong despite Despair." CJ says.

"California is a state of Hope. A Hope that you will represent tomorrow night against Azriel." Rey Pantera said before looking at the Staples Center that was lit up. "It is in that arena where you will face the leader of Despair. I have one question for you. Are you ready?"

"Honestly, I don't know." CJ admits.

"What type of attitude is that?" Rey questions

"Azriel is supposed to be the monster in a faction full of monsters. I've never seen him in person, but you've told me stories. Honestly I don't know if I can match up. He's this god to a group of people. Then there's me. All I am is a wrestler." CJ said

"You're right. All you are is a wrestler, but that's why you have a good chance of winning this match. I can tell you from experience that Azriel is scary beast, but he is not unbeatable. You are just a wrestler. That's what you've specialized in for your entire life. You lived a normal life. You don't have a sad backstory. Almost everyone else is motivated by something that happened to them. You are motivated by competition. You've waited a long time for wrestling to return and now that it has, you need to prove your worth. Your entire life has built up to this moment. Yes, Azriel is a monster. But you can do it. CJ Hawk, you were picked by the gods above us to fight the Angel of Death and Lord of Despair for a reason. Tomorrow night, you better go out there and show the world how good you are by toppling Azriel." Rey said. CJ looks at Rey and simply nods his head.

"You're right." CJ said. "I shouldn't stand here and act like I have no chance in hell. It doesn't matter how big or how bad he is. I haven't met him, so he's just a myth to me. Tomorrow night, I'm going to bust that myth."

Rey Pantera proudly grins at CJ Hawk

Present Day- Los Angeles, Staples Center

"Ladies and gentlemen welcome to a brand new episode of ACW. I am David Harness and with me is Evan Neal. We have a stacked line up tonight, including the beginning of both of Championship tournaments." David said

"In our main event, the women take center stage as Natalia Rodriguez will challenge Nevah Maria in a Quarter Finals match." Evan said.

"Also tonight, Casey Harris will debut against Anthony Dre in a one on one match. But we're kicking things off with a ACW World Championship match qualifier as CJ Hawk takes on his biggest test ever when he goes one on one with Azriel. The winner will advance to the Glory Road main event to determine the first ACW World Champion." David said

"I don't like this CJ guy's chances." Evan said

Sever every tie
Untangle every line
Your words don't mean anything anymore, no
You're never satisfied

"The crowd seems to be more optimistic about CJ Hawk's chances more than either of us. What do you know about this young man?" David said

"Um….he's just a wrestler." Evan said.

"Wait...this is ACW….you have to have more than that." David said

"My sources don't have much on him. He just wrestles and he's in Hope." Evan said

"You had one job!" David said

"Firstly, I'm the host of the worlds most downloaded podcast, The Neal Deal with Evan Neal, so I have more than one job. Also, don't blame me. Blame my sources." Evan said

Watch your tongue I'll have it cut from your head
Save your life by keeping whispers unsaid
Children roam the streets now orphans of war
Bodies hanging in the streets to adore

"He's here. The King of Despair has finally shown his face and it is even more fearful than I thought." David said

"He's seven feet tall. He's a monster….no wait, he's a god. A god from Hell. This god from Hell is feared by millions and a normal man like CJ Hawk has to face him." Evan said

"Tonight could be the greatest night in CJ's life if he can pull off the ultimate upset. But the chances are slim against Azriel. There's no shame in losing, but I'm praying that CJ can pull it off." David said

"How about you pray for CJ walking out of here under his own power instead?" Evan remarks

The bell rings as CJ immediately charges at Azriel's legs, trying to take the giant man down. Azriel slightly budges, but quickly pushes CJ off, before anything can happen. CJ runs at Azriel again, only for the Angel of Death to catch on the chin with an Uppercut. CJ goes down quickly, before shooting back up his feet. Azriel then connects with a left hand to the side of the head. He follows with a few more strikes to knock CJ down. Azriel grabs CJ by the hand and drags him up. Azriel then Irish whips him into the turnbuckles and follows with a running Shoulder Barge. Azriel then follows up with a throat thrust and left elbow to the face. CJ writhes in pain that is only made worse by an overhead chop to the head of the 6'3 man. Azriel drags CJ to the middle of the ring and drops a leg across CJ's chest.

"Azriel is dominating this match." David said.

"CJ Hawk hasn't gotten one move in yet. I think we all knew this would happen." Evan said

Azriel picks up CJ and fakes an Irish whip, before pulling him back in to a clothesline. CJ gets to his feet only for Azriel to knock him over the middle rope with a big boot. CJ falls to the floor as Azriel takes a few seconds to look at him from inside the ring. Azriel exits the ring as CJ begins to get Wrestler is then lifted up and military presses him into the steel post. Everyone in the arena cringes as all you can here is CJ Hawk screaming in pain and holding his hip. Azriel picks up CJ and goes for a suplex, but CJ floats over it and pushes Azriel into the steel post. CJ runs at him, trying to take advantage of this opportunity only to be sent flying in the air with a Back Body Drop. Azriel drags CJ Hawk up and places him supine on the ring apron, before doing a Guillotine Leg Drop across his throat. CJ slumps to the floor. CJ crawls away with Azriel behind him. CJ then surprises Azriel with a desperate kick to the knee that ruins his balance and follows with a drop toe hold into the barricade! Azriel hits the bridge of his nose on it. CJ gets to his feet and delivers a stiff toe kick to the face, getting his first bit of offense in the match. Azriel walks closer near the ring and CJ pushes him in, before climbing to the top turnbuckle. Azriel gets to his feet before being hit with a diving forearm smash. CJ goes for the pin.

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Kick out!

CJ then uses his Patella to do a knee drop on the same hurt spot. CJ then kneels down and puts Azriel in a Dragon Sleeper, trying to wear down the much bigger man. Azriel isn't fading much but is trapped in the hold for a good minute, before CJ picks him up with the hold locked in and drops him with Inverted DDT. CJ Hawk knows to pin Azriel, but barely gets a one count as a result. CJ quickly grabs Azriel by the legs and pulls him to underneath the bottom rope. CJ then catapults Azriel neck first into the bottom rope. The crowd mildly applauds him, with some of them trying to believe in CJ while most have already assumed the worst. CJ climbs up to the top turnbuckle, trying to come off, but Azriel sits up. CJ is surprised as Azriel gets up. CJ jumps off the top, only for Azriel to catch him with a uppercut to the chin! CJ crashes to the floor on his back after that hard shot. Azriel goes for the pin.

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CJ grabs the rope at 2.35!

"CJ survives!" David exclaims

Azriel stands up and looks at the ref, causing him to freeze in fear, before he mounts the back of CJ and delivers a couple blows to the back of his head. The ref tries to get him off which Azriel does when he wants to and not when the ref says. Azriel measures CJ and runs off the ropes, before going for a Big Boot. CJ gets to his feet slowly only for Azriel to rock him with lefts and rights. Azriel follows with a throat thrust as CJ Hawk is up, but clearly out of it. CJ falls forward into Azriel's hands and Azriel lifts him up before hitting a sidewalk slam! Azriel is sitting up and looks over CJ's prone body, before picking him up. Azriel goes for Death's Embrace (Sister Abigail), but CJ spins out of it. Azriel turns around and CJ connects with a very lucky Enziguri!

"CJ's fighting back! He's actually fighting back against the King of Despair." David said.

"Your prayers might've actually worked David….at least for a couple seconds." Evan said

Azriel is still on his feet, so the 6'3 man decides to put Azriel in a Sleeper Hold. But Azriel almost immediately backs into a corner, ramming CJ's back against it. Azriel then flicks CJ off his back, sending him flying to the middle of the ring and rolling to a stop in the opposite corner. Azriel then charges at CJ, but CJ quickly elevates his feet up and Azriel runs into them. CJ then elevates himself onto the second turnbuckle only for Azriel to deliver a throat thrust to him! CJ falls right the arms of Azriel, who catches him with one arm and delivers a quick and fatal Death's Embrace! Azriel pins CJ.

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"It was exactly what I predicted. Azriel advances to Glory Road and will compete for the ACW World Championship." Evan said.

"It wasn't as completely as you predicted, Evan. CJ Hawk put up an actual fight against the King of Despair, but it was not enough tonight. Azriel has easily established himself as the biggest force in ACW." David said

"I'll give CJ Hawk credit for getting in a little bit of offense, but Azriel dominated a majority of it and in the end Despair wins." Evan said.

"Well up next, Casey Harris and Anthony Dre will make their debuts against each other." David said

(Los Angeles, CA: Longhorn and Rednecks Bar & Grill)

On a television, Azriel pins CJ Hawk. 1...2..3. It was over. The bar full of grown men and women boo as Jason Sabre takes a swig of beer, watching the TV from the back. Beside him was Detrick in the mask. Detrick, himself was seated next to Sabre.

"Looks like that Wrestler guy couldn't get the job done." Jason teased Detrick.

"Don't be a dick dude. It was Azriel. It's really hard to beat him one on one." Detrick said as he watched Azriel celebrate

"I know two dudes sitting at this table that could beat him." Jason said.

"I'll drink to that." Detrick said, before picking up a bottle of beer and smacking against Jason, before both drank.

"Well...well...well...look what we have here." Came the voice of Will Ralston, which instantly got a groan from Detrick as the Avenger approached.

"This bar isn't for children. Get the hell out of here and do your homework." Jason said as he props both his legs on the table.

"Excuse me. I have a Driver's License that says that I am of age." Will said.

"So? Me and Detrick had Driver's Licenses that said we were of age when we were twelve. It could be fake for all I know." Jason said

"Speaking of which, you owe my cousin money for that. It's been over a decade bro." Detrick said

"It's in the mail...it just takes a long time to deliver." Jason said, before Will slams his hands on the table, getting both of their attention.

"Excuse me, I am talking." Said Will

"And we're ignoring." Sabre shoots back.

"Do you think you're funny with your smartass comments, nomadic scum? Because you're not. I know what funny is. My Great Grandfather's third cousin invented Comedy. What you're saying isn't comedy. It's just disrespectful to the Ultimate Hope." Will said

"No it's not. I'm talking about you, not Detrick." Jason said.

"I am the Ultimate Hope!" WIll shouts as people start to turn their attention to Jason's table.

"Will, just go away. You're causing a scene." Detrick said as he hears people in the background whispering about Jason getting into a fight with this guy.

"I refuse to back down. I am a McCormick! That means something. Unlike my opponent next week over here. He's just a Sabre. That means that he's just a stepping stone on my path to conquer Azriel." Will said. Sabre chuckles a bit as Detrick sighs, knowing what's next. Jason then takes his feet off of the table and stands up.

"Just a stepping stone?" Jason asked

"Yeah, just a stepping stone. So know your role and shut your mouth." Will said, poking Jason in the chest with his index finger.

"Will...you need to learn when to shut up." Detrick said, before getting out of his seat.

"Your friend is the one that needs to learn when to shut up. He's very disrespectful. I expected better from you Detrick. You shouldn't be hanging out with people like him." Will said.

"I'm sure as hell not going to hang out with people like you." Detrick said, under his breath

Jason takes the two bottles of beer and places them safely on the chair that he once occupied.

"What are you doing?" Will asked

"I didn't want to spill the beer when I knock your ass out and put you through this table." Jason said, before grabbing Will by the collar of his shirt

"Hey, calm down, Nomadic Scum!" Will said trying to push Sabre off to no avail. "I only fight in wrestling rings."

"I'm pretty sure that's another one of your bullshit lies." Jason said, before the lights in the bar turn off.

"The lights...was there a power outage?" Detrick said, before pulling out his phone and turning it on to use his lights. He turns it toward Jason only to see to see that Will isn't there. The lights turned back on. "Where'd Will go?"

"I'm pretty sure he ran out when the lights went out." Jason said as Detrick put his phone away. Jason then noticed something on the table and pointed it out. "Hey Detrick. Looks like someone wanted to play some mindgames with the future World Champ and his masked sidekick."

Detrick turns his head to see the word 'Furno + Nyx' carved on the wooden table they once sat at. Detrick touches it, before noticing something.

"Furno? That's the guy I'm facing in two weeks, right?" Detrick said

"Did he cut out the lights?" Jason asked

"No, I did." Came a voice. Jason then felt a pair of slightly pale arms around his shoulders. Jason turned his head to see Nyx Rosewood with her head leaning against is back. Jason quickly removes his arms from her and backs up, a little closer to Detrick. "And as for Furno. He's having some fun with that Ralston kid right now. He's not hurting him or anything. He just wanted to steal his wallet and I turned the lights off so he would run outside into Furno."

"I know I'm supposed to be the good guy, but I don't feel bad at all about that." Detrick said

"Hey Detrick, I'd like to apologize in advance for when Furno beats you in two weeks." Nyx said, before starting to walk away.

"Wait!" Detrick said causing her to stop

"What?" Nyx said.

"Give us our wallets back." Detrick said, to Nyx's shock.

"I should've known better. You two are street smart." Nyx said, before tossing both of them their wallets. They check for money.

"You don't need to be street smart to know that you and Furno are on the most wanted list for bank robberies across America." Detrick said.

"Yeah, you just have to watch the news." Jason quips.

"If you think that was amazing, then you're going to love when we pull off the heist of a century and take the ACW World Title and ACW Womens title." Nyx said, before walking away from the too.

(Ad Break; Ray Kiran promotes his 'How to do a Pele Kick' VHS Tape. Available for .25 cents. If you call now he'll cover shipping and handling, plus he'll give you a 25 cent discount.)

(Staples Center; Inside the Arena)

We return to see Ash Russo, Jasper Cage, Roman McIntyre and Lacey Alvarez watching the show from the nosebleed section at the top of the arena.

"Azriel advanced to the Championship match. That's basically ruled out us jumping in on the main events for the next two weeks." Jasper said

"Why not?" Ash said.

"Right now, we can't afford to fight Azriel head on. He is way too strong on his own for us to fight right now. However I do predict that the time will come when we will reunite with him. And when that day comes, Anarchy will reign over Despair." Jasper says

"What are we going to do then if we're not going for the ACW World Championship." Ash asked Jasper as they lean over a railing. At that moment Lacey jumps in between the two.

"You know, there's another title in ACW, babe." Lacey said with a smile

"Precisely and it is of equal value." Jasper said

"But I can't win it. I'm a man." Ash said

"But I can." Lacey said.

"Exactly, which is why that's our next move. We're going to get Lacey to the ACW Womens Championship." Jasper said, before noticing Ray Kiran walk up to them.

"I found you! I've been looking everywhere for you guys." Ray said

"Who the hell are you?" Ash asked.

"Don't you remember me from last week?" Ray asked, a little taken aback.

"Were you the Pizza boy that delivered the pizza?" Ash asked, confused

"No. I was fired from my pizza delivery job." Ray said.

"That's what happens when you eat the pizza that you're delivering." Ash said.

"Is that a fat joke? Because that's very immature and also I am not fat. I work out. I have a gym membership, you know." Ray Kiran said.

"Allow me to give you some financial advice. Cancel your membership. There's no point in paying for a gym membership if you never go." Jasper said

"I do go. I have muscles." Ray before flexing his flabby arm. Lacey flicks his arms, causing them to jiggle.

"Wow, Roman has arms made of stone, but you have arms made of jello." Lacey said in awe.

"Thank you mam." Ray said

"Okay dude. I don't know who you are, but you're starting to annoy me. Get your pudgy ass out of here, before I have Roman flatten you." Ash warns

"I am not pudgy either, Mr.I'm-A-Super-Cool-Badass-With-Nice-Hair. And I'm not leaving until you apologize to me for having your buddy powerbomb me through a window. I had to pay for that and my mom grounded me for an entire week." Ray Kiran said making Lacey laugh.

"He's funny Ash. He's also pitiful and deserves what he's about to get, but he's funny." Lacey said, before Ash wraps his arm around her.

"You know what I think is funny babe? This...Roman...hurt him." Ash said, before Roman kicks Kiran in the gut and picks him up in Powerbomb position. Then Roman powerbombs Kiran down an entire flight of stairs. Ash chuckles as people look up at them. "Anarchy will reign...but for now, let's get out of here."

(Back at ringside)

"I've just been told a very round member of the audience was just nearly killed by four people." Evan said

"Is he okay?" David asked

"Probably not. My Sources have also heard that people have been taking things off of him including his wallet, loose change and pants." Evan said

"That's awful." David said

"I know. Apparently he was going commando today. Poor audience. For more on this story, tune in to the next episode of the Neal Deal with Evan Neal."

I testify, this is not a secret meant to keep
Your love, like fire, spreading from my heart straight to my feet

"Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Anthony Dre. He is a member of Hope." Evan said

"This man has quite the story. His ex wife left Anthony for Despair and this motivated Dre to join Hope." David said.

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen!
Come and see
Things your eyes won't believe!

"And here comes a nomad by the name of Casey Harris." David said.

"This is a very quiet man. He doesn't talk much from what I've gathered. I don't have much information other than the fact that he was the only member of his family that survived a fire." Evan said

"You can see why he is quiet. After that tragedy he has shut a lot of people out of his life." David said

The bell rings as the six foot Anthony Dre stands across from the shorter 5'7 Casey Harris. Casey runs toward Anthony and catches him with a Front Dropkick to force him into the turnbuckles. Anthony walks out of the turnbuckles only for Casey to pick him up and drop him with a flapjack. Casey follows up by putting him in a Surfboard stretch. The crowd is pretty quiet following the hot opening while Casey gets bored of the move and lets go. Casey quickly picks Anthony up and chops him across the chest. Casey then follows by Irish whipping him into the ropes. Anthony rebounds off the ropes and Casey tries a hip toss, but Anthony lands on his feet. Anthony follows up but catching him with a savate kick to get the edge.

Anthony then hits a forearm across the face and tries to run at the ropes. Anthony jumps to the second rope and springboards back with a Stunner in mind. But, Casey leaps in the air and catches him with a double knee backstabber. Casey quickly goes for the cover. 1…..2….Kick out at 2.70. Casey leaps up to his feet and turns around. Casey goes for a standing moonsault, but as he's in the air, Anthony Dre rolls backwards onto his feet and causes Casey to crash. Anthony quickly follows with a Standing Shooting Star Press to the back of Casey. Casey rolls over onto his back and Anthony quickly hits a second standing Shooting Star Press before hooking a leg.

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Kick out at 2!

Anthony gets to his feet and decides to call for the end. He begins taunting for the Dre Kick (a basic Superkick) as Casey gets to his feet. Anthony goes for it, but Casey ducks down. With one Anthony's legs in the air, Casey picks him up and drops him on his head with a surprise Torment Driver (Michinoku Driver II). Casey transitions straight into a pin!

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"And Casey picks up a quick win in a very impressive sprint." David said.

"Casey was quick like lighting with his version of the Michinoku Driver that my sources have labeled the Torment Driver." Evan said.

"Casey picks up an impressive win and builds momentum as ACW is in it's infancy. Up next is our main event as Hope Natalia Rodriguez battles Despair's Nevah Maria to determine who advances to the Semi-Finals of the ACW Womens Championship tournament." David said

(Los Angeles, CA: Longhorns & Rednecks Bar & Grill)

"Why are you taking him home? You should just leave him here." Jason Sabre said as he talked to Detrick who had a outcold Will Ralston's arm around him.

"I wish I could, but I know that isn't the right thing to do. He already lost his wallet, I can't have him losing anything else. Natalia texted me that some fan was knocked out and lost his pants at the Staples Center." Detrick said as Jason chuckled

"He probably deserved it like this idiot." Jason said

"I'm going to take him home. Take care hermano." Detrick said, before extending his fist which Jason bumps with his own. Jason watches Detrick leave for a few seconds, before walking towards his car on the other side of the parking lot. But sees he someone sitting on the hood of his car. But this wasn't just some normal person. No, this was the Rose of Sin herself, Giselle.

"Hey aren't you that chick from last week. Don't you have a match against one of your friends next week. You really shouldn't be here." Jason said as he approached her. Giselle slightly smiled at him.

"You also have a important match next week. Why can you be here when I can't?" Giselle replied.

"Touche." Jason said, "But Despair isn't really welcomed in these parts. I know that you have a very ranking on the food chain over there and it would be a shame if anything happened to you out here." Jason said.

"I don't know if you're serious or if you're joking. Either way, I am in no danger. None of the people in that bar could even touch me." Giselle said

"That's a little arrogant, but I'd probably say the same thing so I can't complain." Jason said

"Sit down." Giselle said gently patting the space on the hood of Jason's car next to him. Jason obviously looked hesitant to accept the invitation. "I won't harm you. I just want to discuss something. Please, just sit."

"Fine." Jason said, before sitting next to her. "What the hell do you want?"

"I want to talk about destiny. Destiny is something that we can't choose. Destiny is the inevitable happening such as death. I've been having visions about a man and his destiny. That man was you." Giselle said, causing Jason to chuckle.

"I'm not surprised that you're dreaming about me, but I don't care about this destiny talk. The only thing I'm destined to do is beat Azriel and win the ACW World Championship." Jason said.

"Yes Jason...that is your destiny." Giselle said, earning a surprised look at Jason over her agreement.

"Shouldn't you be defending your King of Despair?" Jason asked.

"There is no reason too. My vision was about your destiny and your destiny is this. Jason Sabre, one day you will defeat Azriel. And when that day comes, you will ascend to your spot as the brand new King of Despair." Giselle reveals, causing the surprised Jason to look at her.

"Me...The King of Despair." Jason said.

"It's your destiny." Giselle said, before moving her face close to Jason's. Their lips were only inches away as Giselle whispered, "You were brought into this world to defeat that evil tyrant and take his place. I believe in you being the one."

Giselle then presses her lips against Jason initially shocking the Ace. But quickly Jason finds himself giving in and leaning back on the hood of the car with Giselle on top of him and their lips locked in a passionate kiss.

(Ad Break; Evan Neal promotes his podcast with special guest: some mark who saw a man get powerbombed over a flight of stair and then get his pants stolen. He allegedly rated that man's package a half star. One star per an inch)

(Richard Montoya's office)

Three shot glasses are placed on the desk, right in front of Freddy Escobar and Jacob Brooks. Richard Montoya pours out three shots of Tequila as all three men share a smile at the sight of it.

"Drink up my friends. I was gifted this Tequila by the President of Mexico." Richard said as all three took a glass and drank up. Richard laughed a little before sitting in his seat. "Okay, so what can I do for you two?"

"Well, . All three of us are very successful men. Maybe by some shady circumstances-" Jacob said as he looked at Freddy, "But we're are all still successful nonetheless."

"This is true. We all are rich." Richard said.

" , we all are success stories. But fiance is not. All she wants is to step up and show the world that she can be something, like her brother and future husband." Freddy said

"That's pretty noble for a billionaire princess." Richard said.

"Right. But you didn't throw her a bone and put her in the ACW Womens Championship tournament. I mean you have a criminal like Nyx Rosewood and a hippie like Erin Frost yet no Talia Brooks." Freddy said.

"The tournament has been set. I'm not changing it." Richard said, before Jacob stood up and slammed both his fists against the desk, causing Richard to roll back in his chair.

"Bullshit!" Jacob Exclaims. "I am the owner of the Brooks Oil Company. I have billions of dollars yet you let these poor hoodlums in your tournament instead of my beautiful and talented sister. I demand that you replace one of them with her right now."

"Jacob, calm down before I make sure that you lose your entire fortune." Richard said, instantly getting Jacob to straighten up.

"I apologize sir. I just love my sister." Jacob said, before sitting back down

"I also love her and I'm willing to do anything to get her into the tournament." Freddy adds

"Do you really love her?" Richard said with a raised brow. "Well if you do, then I'll cut you a deal. Next week the two of you will compete in a Tag Team match. If you two win then I will turn the following weeks Erin Frost vs Rayleen Barnett match into a triple threat with your sister."

"We'll take it and we won't lose either." Jacob said, before turning his head to Freddy "Like you did last week."

"It was a fluke." Freddy defends

"You better not cause another fluke loss next week or I'll have you saying goodbye to my sister and our fortune in an instant." Jacob threatens, before getting out of his seat and leaving the office. Freddy sits in his chair looking at Richard.

"You can take the Tequila bottle if you want. You're going to be doing a lot of drinking if you marry into his family." Richard said, before sliding over the bottle. Freddy takes the bottle and instantly starts to chug it down

Come at me,
And you'll see,
I'm more than meets the eye.

"The place has come unglued for the loveable Natalia Rodriguez." David said.

"Listen, this girl looks very cute. She wouldn't look out of place in my arms, but can she beat Nevah Maria and advance is the question?" Evan said

"I think, 'why would she ever be in your arms' is a better question. However I'll answer your question with a simple yes. Natalia was mentored and trained by the legendary Rey Pantera. She is easily his top female student and I wouldn't be surprised to see her win tonight despite being much shorter than Nevah Maria." David said

I'm not a crybaby
I'm the crybaby
A caterpillar that got stuck
Mr. Moth come quick with any luck

"And here comes Nevah Maria. She is the best friend of Katarina Love and also a huge fan of my podcast." Evan said

"That last part sounds like a lie. Anyways, both of these women are very quick on their feet, but Nevah Maria has the advantage when it comes to technical wrestling so she may use that." David said

"Either way, we're in for one hell of a match as we will determine who will advance in the ACW Womens Championship tournament, right now!" Evan said

The bell rings as the two women circle each other. The two tie up. Nevah backs the 5'2 women into the ropes easily, before the ref calls for a break. Nevah lets go, before delivering a cheap shot to jaw. Nevah then backs up, proud of herself. Natalia nods her head, acknowledging Nevah's strike, before offering to tie up with her again. Nevah obliges, but this time, it's Natalia who gets the edge with a headlock takedown. Natalia quickly puts her in a armbar, but Nevah rolls upward to get a pin. Natalia escapes the pin, before one and the two get up to their feet. Nevah hits her with a snapmare and follows with a headlock. La Chica Fuego rallies to her feet after a loud clapping session from the fans and pushes Nevah off. But before Nevah could touch the ropes, Natalia grabs the back of her body suit and pulls her back into a headlock

Nevah pushes Natalia off the ropes, but she comes back and nails her with a Sling Blade! Natalia gets to her feet, hyping up the crowd, before backing up into the corner. Nevah gets to one knee and Natalia tries to hit her version of the Shining Wizard, the Flaming Wizard. However, Nevah gets to her feet and lunges at the incoming Natalia with a forearm to the face. Both women fall to the mat as a result, but both get up rather quickly. Nevah goes for a spinning backfist, but Natalia ducks underneath. Once Nevah complete a rotation, Natalia leap frogs over her body, before springing up to the top rope and coming back with a sunset flip on Nevah!

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Kick out at 1.89

"Natalia has some mad hops!" Evan said

"Why do you have to sound so white?" Asked David

"What are you talking about? I'm just trying to relate to the urban youths that are watching Natalia's leaping ability." Evan said.

Natalia catches Nevah Maria with a Frankensteiner straight into a pin. 1...Nevah reverses into her own roll up. 1...2...Natalia flips over. 1...2...Nevah pushes her off. Natalia turns around into a inside cradle! 1...2...Nevah kicks out and both women get to their feet at the same time. Nevah swings at Natalia, but she ducks and schoolgirls Nevah. 1….2… Nevah kicks out! Both women get to their feet and are about to throw a punch, but stop at the same time. The crowd give both women a standing ovation. After soaking up the reaction for a few second, the two go nose to nose in the middle of the ring, exchanging words. Then the two lock up with no advantage for either, until Natalia gets the go behind. Natalia puts her in a waistlock as Nevah struggles, trying to escape. However, Natalia had a firm grip. Nevah then, with a burst of full energy, then slides to the mat, causing Natalia to fly off of her due to the velocity. But Natalia is quick to get to her feet and connect with a double knee drop to her seated opponent! Natalia goes straight for a pin.

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Kick out at 2.5

Natalia exits the ring, onto the ring apron and walks up to the top turnbuckle. However, Nevah had gotten up by this point. Nevah runs up to the second turnbuckle and catches Natalia with a right hand. Nevah follows with a couple of punches to the head of the Hope member. Nevah then steps up to the top turnbuckle as Natalia is clearly dazed. Nevah hits a big Hurricanrana off the top turnbuckle, sending Natalia flying! The crowd explodes at the spot as both women lay in the ring. Nevah rolls over and hooks the leg of Natalia Rodriguez.

"Natalia flew straight to the middle of the ring with a hard thud." David said

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Kick out at 2.70!

The crowd cheers loudly for the kick out as Nevah looks upset. She shouts some foul things at her fellow Latina, while she is slowly getting to her feet. Nevah kicks Natalia on her arm while she's on all fours, causing Natalia to fall face first into the mat. Nevah then picks her up and throws her over the top rope, causing her to crash to the outside. Nevah waits for Natalia to get up, before attempting a Slingshot Corkscrew Crossbody, but Natalia has it scouted and avoids it by sliding inside the ring while Nevah crashes onto the floor. Natalia looks at the carnage she caused by moving, before doing a massive Springboard Sommersault Senton onto the grounded Nevah Maria! The crowd loudly chants 'Holy Shit!" at both lay on the floor

"Both women threw caution to the wind just so they could advance to the Semi-Finals of the ACW Womens Championship tournament." David said

"These vulgar chants are well deserved, but I have to wonder what else do these two have left in them. They've been fighting hard at a breakneck pace and both have to be tiring out." Evan said

"Only one woman will walk out a winner. They will sacrifice everything to make sure it's them." David said

Natalia slowly gets to his feet as Nevah looks like all the breath was knocked out of her as the ref hits the count of four. Natalia picks the carcass of Nevah Maria up and tries to Irish Whip her into the steps, but Nevah luckily reverses. Natalia hits the steel steps, shoulder first and Nevah slides into the ring, just wanting to win even by count out. The ref reach a seven count as Natalia is starting to stir, while Nevah slowly gets to her feet inside the ring. Eight...Nine...Natalia slides in and the crowd explodes. Nevah instantly drops an elbow across the shoulder of Natalia, before picking up the smaller women and locks her in a half nelson. Natalia never looks like she's going to tap, but there is clearly wear and tear on her shoulder as a result.

"For those unaware, Nevah Maria's finisher is an Octopus Stretch called Nevah's Melody." David said

"That explains why she's targeting the arm and shoulder now. She's softening it up, which means she might be going for Nevah's Melody soon." Evan said.

Nevah starts to fight back, by using her free arm to deliver elbows to the chest and stomach of Nevah. Nevah Maria lets go of the hold, but doesn't lose the advantage as she grabs Natalia's hair and tries to throw her into a corner. Nevah runs toward her, but Natalia sidesteps Nevah. Nevah hits the turnbuckles and steps backwards as Natalia runs off the ropes and connects with another slingblade. Natalia gets to her feet and starts to fire up. Nevah gets to her feet only for Natalia to chop her across the chest a couple times. Nevah Maria knees her in the gut to stop the momentum. She then hits an armbreaker on Natalia! Nevah follows up with a sit out facebuster! Nevah gets to her feet and signal for Nevah's Melody, but when she tries to grab Natalia's arm, Natalia quickly pulls it away and falls to the ground, connecting with a drop toe hold on Nevah! Nevah Maria shoots up holding her face, only to get taken down by a Flaming Wizard! Natalia pins her

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Kick out at 2.98!

The crowd groans at the nearfall as Natalia seems slightly disappointed, but doesn't let it bring her down as she then ascends to the top turnbuckle with her back to Nevah.

"Could it be?" David said as he stands up along with the entire Staples Center

Natalia connects with a Firebird Splash (Phoenix Splash)! The crowd applauds the awe inspiring move as Natalia pins Nevah Maria.

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"It's over! Natalia Rodriguez has advanced to the Semi-Finals in a classic." David said.

"Nevah Maria and Natalia put it all on the line tonight, but in the end Natalia wins. Great match from both women, but all that matters is Natalia advancing." Evan said

"What a way to close out the show. Thank you for joining us for tonight. We'll see you next week!" David said

(Paris, France)

On a TV screen Natalia Rodriguez is seen high fiving fans at ringside and hugging a little girl. A Platinum blonde haired Caucasian women with an athletic and curvy body and chilly blue eyes sits with a seductive smile on her face.

"Natalia Rodriguez...what a beautiful creature." She said. "Francois-"

Suddenly a butler walks into the room.

"Yes miss?" The Butler says

"Book a flight for Los Angeles, California." She said.

"Yes miss." He said

"Also, bring me pictures of Natalia Rodriguez….I want to play with my toys." She said with a sick, disgusting smile plastered across her face as she watches Natalia on her TV Screen.

(Despair HQ; After the show)

Azriel sits on his throne in a large yet empty room. His eyes desolate of any emotion. His long black hair was pulled back. Next to his throne an older gentlemen. His skin has been wrinkled. His short black hair was going gray. He spoke…

"I was not aware that he survived, Micah. You told me that he died." Azriel said

"That's what I was told and what everyone assumed, my Lord." Micah said

"Then why is he still breathing? Why is my little brother still walking on planet earth instead of burning in hell? You took me in as one of your Children of Despair under the pretense that my entire family was killed in the fire. I do not understand why he is here or why is doesn't recognize me. Micah Hyde, explain yourself, before I execute you with my bare hands." Azriel threatens.

"Azriel, my son. Do not let this revelation drive a wedge between us. I was not aware that he was still living. He probably doesn't recognize you because he assumes you're dead and not his brother. But since he is, I can unlock his hidden potential, just like what I did with you when you were younger. I did betray you or anything of the sort. We shouldn't even look at it in that way. We should look at this as an opportunity to add another member of Despair." Micah said

"We'll have to do it by force. In my past life, I recall my little brother and myself never getting along." Azriel said.

"Then so be it. We'll force him into darkness." Micah said.

"Agreed. I will send someone to hunt him down and bring him to us, so we can convert him." Azriel said

"And then the two brothers of Despair will bring this world to it's knees." Micah said

"Casey Harris...it's time for you to give in to Despair." Said Azriel

(Fade to black)

A/N: Wow...what a lot of twists that we will cover. Firstly, thank you everyone for reviewing and talking to me about ACW. It really does make me want to produce these faster with the same quality that you expect me to deliver. Also, apparently Freddy vs Jason was five stars according to everyone, not named me. Anyways lets recap. We started off with CJ Hawk needing a pep talk from Rey Pantera before facing Azriel. Unfortunatly, he still lost to Azriel despite a decent showing. Jason and Detrick talked in a bar and ran into Will Ralston (Who nearly got his ass kicked by Jason and later his wallet stolen by Furno) and Nyx Rosewood (Who vandalized a table). Nyx and Furno seem to like robbing, but Sabre and Detrick were one step ahead and saved their money as they head into their respective tournament matches. Ray Kiran returned to get killed by Roman again. Also Anarchy (Mostly Jasper) is planning stuff. Casey gets a win over Anthony Dre. Detrick, being the nice guy he is, gives a KO'ed Will Ralston a ride home. Meanwhile, Jason is confronted by Giselle, who predicts that he's the next King of Despair. Then they made out and probably did some non-PG stuff on top of the car. Richard Montoya drank Tequila with Jacob and Freddy and booked an important tag match for next week. Also, Freddy and Jacob still have tension and Freddy got free alcohol. Natalia and Nevah Maria tore the house down, but the ACW waifu of five different authors (You know who you are) prevailed. And some woman was watching the watch and has taken a 'interest' in Natalia. But at the end, we saw the debut of Micah Hyde and the reveal of Casey Harris and Azriel being brothers. Yay Plotwist! Review! Also DarkRyder owes me an apology and still wants to know ACW's OTP (One True Pairing).

Episode 4 match card:

If Freddy & Jacob win, Talia is added to the Womens title tournament match, next week: Jacob Carter & Freddy Escobar (W/Caesar Montana) vs Mason Locke & Kyle Stevens

ACW Womens Title tournament: Adela Harroway vs Giselle

ACW World Championship Tournament: Jason Sabre vs Will Ralston

Also, what is the deal with Jason Sabre supposedly being the future 'King of Despair' and how does it affect Azriel's relationship with Giselle? Also, who will hunt down Casey? Who is this woman and what will happen with Natalia? All this and more on the next episode of ACW

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