ACW Season 1: Hope vs Despair Chapter 10: Episode 8 Part 1: Glory Road, a wrestling fanfic

"This journey began with one announcement…"

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the United States….welcome to A….C….W! " Richard said with a grin on his face at the loud response. "Now it has been years since wrestling has been seen in this country. I personally decided to bring it back for the betterment of this world and the entertainment of you people."

Richard pauses again as the fans rally behind him.

"But first we need to get down to business. In wrestling everyone competes for prizes known as Championships. In ACW, there are two Championships. The ACW World Championship for the men and the ACW Womens Championship for the women. There will be two different tournaments that will happen over the upcoming six weeks that will conclude at our first special episode, ACW Glory Road. The ACW Womens Championship will be determined in a traditional eight women tournament. However the ACW World Championship tournament will be different. Only six men will be in that tournament. They will be seperated in one on one matches and the finals will be a triple threat at ACW Glory Road.

"From there two tournaments took place. One where eight women competed…"

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. Cut to 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! Cut to Nevah hitting a big Hurricanrana off the top turnbuckle, sending Natalia flying! Cut to 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! 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! Cut to 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.

Then we cut to the Giselle vs Adela 'match'

"Here comes Giselle and she looks like she's ready to tear into Adela." Evan said, ignoring David.

"Hmph. Anyways, it looks like this was bad blood and not a plan that Despair hatched up." David said

"Ring the bell, so we can see these two-"

Giselle asks for a microphone, causing Evan to thankfully shut his mouth. Giselle gets one in seconds as she looks at Adela.

"You win." Giselle said, before dropping the mic. Adela smiles as Giselle storms out of the ring and starts to walk up the ramp, not even making eye contact with Adela.

"Are you kidding me!? The match didn't even start and Giselle gave up." An outraged David ranted

Erin then looks back toward the ring to see Lacey diving over the bottom rope, legs first. Lacey tries to wrap her legs around Erin's neck to attempt a Hurricanrana. But Erin catches her and swings Lacey into the ring, throwing her over the bottom rope. Cut to Lacey picking her up and goes for her own Irish Whip, but it's reversed. Lacey ducks underneath a clothesline, before going for a springboard back elbow. However, Erin catches her by the waist and holds her there for a few seconds, before dropping her on her head with a bridging German suplex. Cut to Erin picking Lacey up and putting her between her legs before signalling for a Arctic Fury (Canadian Destroyer). But before she connects, Lacey back body drops her. Lacey then runs towards the ropes, jumps to the top one and comes back with a reverse 450! Cut to Lacey jumping off with another diving Hurricanrana in mind. Yet again, Erin catches her by the legs and drops her with a powerbomb straight into a pin! Cut to Erin Frost signaling for Arctic Fury again, before picking up Lacey. She puts her between her legs. But before she can connect with the move, Lacey flips her legs upwards onto Erin's shoulders and ends up in a seated position on them. Lacey delivers a swift punch to the head, before coming down with a Spike DDT! Erins shoots up upon impact. Lacey then hits Erin Frost with a Last Breath to fully take her down. Lacey hooks a leg as the ref counts

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"Lacey Alvarez has done it. She has taken Rayleen's spot and has advanced to the Semi-Finals. She will face the winner of next weeks Katarina Love vs Nyx Rosewood match." David said

Cut to Katarina vs Nyx. Katarina gets back to her feet only to see Nyx running off the ropes. Thinking quickly, Katarina caught Nyx off the rebound with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Katarina then runs towards the ropes and comes back with handspring Phoenix. Cut to Nyx running off the opposite set of ropes and comes back at Katarina, only for Katarina to slingshot back into the ring with a slingshot clothesline. Katarina doesn't waste much time as she picks Nyx up and delivers a quick Snap Suplex. Cut to Nyx whipping Katarina into the steps, but Katarina stops herself from hitting them. She then turns around and ducks underneath Nyx's superkick. Nyx foot ends up hitting the steel post. Cut to Katarina then grabs her other leg and finally locks in the Love Lockdown. Katarina pulls on the legs of Nyx while her knee is planted on the back of Nyx's head and Nyx's body is in the air. Nyx grips her black hair as her leg is in more pain than ever as the crowd has no sympathy for the crook. Nyx has nowhere to go and no one to save her, so she finally taps

"...And those four became two…"

Cut to Katarina vs Lacey when Katarina comes back, Lacey attempts a 540 kick, but Kartarina rolls underneath Lacey's leg. Katarina quickly gets up and turns around to see Lacey purposely fall back and wrap both of her feet around Katarina's neck. Lacey connects with a handstand twisting headscissors! Katarina then steps onto the apron and waits as Lacey gets to her feet. She then jumps off the ring apron and connects with a double knee press on the unsuspecting woman. Cut to Lacey Alvarez hitting a baseball slides that sends her flying into the announce table. Lacey then springboard off the ropes and connects with Springboard Crossbody that sends both women on top of the announce table. Lacey then jumps off it at Katarina with a diving Hurricanrana. Cut to Katarina shaking her arm as Lacey runs off the ropes and dives over the bottom rope with a Tope Suicida! But Katarina swats Lacey in mid air with a forearm smash. Lacey falls to the floor, holding her head as Katarina stands over her. Cut to Lacey connecting with a Final Flight

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"And there you have it. Lacey Alvarez has advanced to the finals of the Womens Championship at 10:23. Anarchy may reign at Glory Road." David said

"This is bullcrap. She shouldn't even be in this tournament. Katarina was screwed tonight." Evan said

Cut to Adela vs Natalia. Adela throws Natalia out over the middle rope before leaving the ring herself, taking the fight outside early. Adela grabs Natalia by the hair and throws the smaller woman back first into the guard rail. Cut to Adela instantly gets to her feet as Natalia runs off the ropes, going for another slingblade, but Adela sidesteps. Natalia keeps running and bounces off the opposite set of ropes again. But Adela takes her down with a knee smash! Cut to Natalia then running at the rope, jumps to the second rope and comes back with a Springboard Tornado DDT! But Adela holds onto her after one spin and rams her back first into the turnbuckles. Cut to Adela then quickly ascending to the top turnbuckle as Natalia gets up. Adela dives off, but Natalia catches her on the chin with a Superkick! Natalia then gets up and grasp the top rope. Cut to Natalia then springs up and hits a Springboard Sommersault senton onto Adela who lays on the floor. Cut to when Adela climbs up to the top turnbuckle and hooks Natalia up for a Superplex. But Natalia shifts her body when Adela picks her up vertically and both her legs end up wrapped around the neck and shoulders of Adela. Reverse Frankensteiner off the top! Cut to the Fireball Splash connecting! She hooks the leg

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"She did it! Despair will not hold the ACW Womens Championship!" David said

"After 13:01 of great action, Natalia Rodriguez has a date with Lacey Alvarez for the ACW Womens Championship." Evan said

"And now Hope's poster girl, Natalia Rodriguez takes on Anarchy's Chick, Lacey Alvarez!"

We see a match graphic of the two, before fading into a shot of the six men in the ACW World Championship tournament standing together. The opening beat to Lose Yourself by Eminem started playing. From left to right it was Furno Moxley, Detrick Cyrus, Jason Sabre, Will Ralston, Azriel & CJ Hawk

"And as the Womens tournament reached an ending that no one would've guessed when it started. The mens tournament reached an end that everyone saw coming, but it is the twists and turns on the road of these three men that defined this match."

His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready

We see then see Furno, Will Ralston and CJ Hawk fade away as Detrick Cyrus is then seen walking in a hallways. He sees CJ Hawk, Natalia Rodriguez, Erin Frost & Rey Pantera and bumps fist with CJ as Rey pats him on the back. Azriel is seen sitting on his throne with Giselle, Micah Hyde and Jason Malice at his side. Then we lastly see Jason Sabre, standing alone, looking at his reflection. He turns his head to see nothing but emptiness. He puts his jacket on and closes his eyes, before walking out of his locker room.

To drop bombs, but he keeps on forgetting
What he wrote down, the whole crowd goes so loud
He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out
He's chokin, how? Everybody's jokin now
The clock's run out, time's up over, blow!

Snap back to reality, oh there goes gravity
Oh, there goes Rabbit, he choked
He's so mad, but he won't give up that
Easy, no

"For Azriel, it was defined by utter dominance."

Cut to Azriel vs CJ Hawk. CJ runs at Azriel again, only for the Angel of Death to catch on the chin with an Uppercut. Cut to Azriel lifting CJ up and military pressing him into the steel post. Cut to CJ jumping off the top, only for Azriel to catch him with a uppercut to the chin! Cut to CJ elevating 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.

"But it was his other dealings within Despair that took the spotlight. Whether that was his brother..."

"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

"...Or his Queen."

"You may rise, Malice." Azriel said, before Jason rose to his feet. "What do you have to report?"

"It's your Queen. Giselle confronted me last week and asked me to help kidnap Casey Harris for you." Jason Malice states

"I had Brutus assigned to that mission instead of you for a reason. He is capable of getting Casey and using you would've caused members of Despair to get suspicious. You are my top hitman. I don't need people getting suspicious on why I'm after him." Azriel explains

He won't have it, he knows his whole back's at these ropes
It don't matter, he's dope
He knows that, but he's broke
He's so stag that he knows
When he goes back to his mobile home, that's when it's
Back to the lab again yo
This old rhapsody
Better go capture this moment and hope it don't pass him

"And his Queen intertwined on the Road of Jason Sabre. Who's road started with a Fight without Honor between him and a man who discriminated against him, because he didn't stand with Hope."

"Whatever. Just come inside for the meeting and leave this thug out here." Will said.

"If you call me a thug one more time, I'll shove Detrick's shoe up your teeny bopper ass." Jason threatened.

"Calm down Jason." Detrick said, trying to keep the peace.

"Jason? As in Jason Sabre? The Ace?" Will Ralston asked

"Yeah, that's my name." Jason said.

"Despair must've really hit you hard." Will said.

Cut to Episode 3:

"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."

"Yes betrayal. I know what betrayal is. My Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Grandfather betrayed America during a war. What is this criminal scum doing in my locker room." Will said, before pointing at Jason.

"That's not the point. The point is this. Why are we associating ourselves with scum like him? Especially when I'm going to beat him later tonight. He has no use to us. He is no hero. He's-" WIll said.

"And that led to the brutal Fight without Honor"

You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo

The soul's escaping, through this hole that is gaping
This world is mine for the taking
Make me king, as we move toward a, new world order
A normal life is borin, but super stardom's close to post mortem
It only grows harder, homie grows hotter

"I've heard that Will Ralston has a very low opinion of Jason Sabre, while Jason Sabre hates Will's high opinion of himself." David said

"You'd be correct and-"

For the second time tonight, Evan gets interrupted when Jason and Will Ralston begin to brawl. Cut to Jason Sabre running toward him. Ralston sees him coming and back body drops him over the guardrail and the laps of the fans in the Staples Center. Cut to Jason then hitting a Release Vertical Suplex over the guard rail and onto the ringside floor, where Will Ralston now lays. Cut to Will pulls him up to a vertical base, before dropping him back down with a Regal Cutter. Jason leaves the ring and looks under the ring apron. He pulls something out that elicits a massive response from fans near him. It's a Barbed Wire Steel Chair! Cut to Jason then grabs the chair and purposely puts the barbed wire wrapped chair on Ralston's hair, making sure it gets stuck. Jason then puts one boot on Will's chest and flips him the bird, before pulling on the barbed wire chair and ripping the roots out of Ralston's head.

"Holy motherfucking shit! Jason Sabre is One sick motherfucker!" David shouts as Will is in the ring convulsing from having a lot of his hair pulled from his roots. You can clearly see bloody begin to cover his scalp

"Look at the Despair in Will's eyes. Jason is enjoying every second of this sick and twisted moment. I know this crowd loves him, but he might be crossing into pure evil territory." Evan said

Cut to Jason going for his version of the Jumping Cutter/RKO, but Will surprises him when he leaps up, by catching him in a reverse facelock. Will drops Jason with a Reverse 1916 onto the Barbed Wire Board. Cut toSabre stopping in his tracks and turns around to see Will running at him with a Spear. But Jason leaps in the air as Will gets close and comes down with a Double Foot Stomp to Will's back. Will falls flat on the mat, while Sabre collapses shortly after his feet touch the ground. The crowd give the two standing ovation for their effort.

"A-C-W! A-C-W! A-C-W!"

"Both men are torn apart. Both are bleeding badly. Jason can hardly stand. Will Ralston is a bloody mess. Jesus Christ, how much longer can these two go? How much more will one have to endure, before the other one finally gives up in this war." David said

Jason kicks him in the gut, before picking him up for the Sitout Tombstone Piledriver that he dubbed 'Hollow Point'. But Will shifts his weight toward the left side to get out of Jason's grip. Will then lightly pushes Jason Sabre back and connects with a Spear right onto the thumbtacks! Cut to Ralston then dives off one more time with a Corkscrew Splash, but Jason kips up while on the table and catches Will Ralston with a Final Blow through it! The crowd explodes as both commentators stand up

"Lord have mercy on their souls!" David said

"What did we just see!" Evan said as Jason uses any remaining power to turn Will over and pin him

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"For the love of God-" David said

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"Let this be it!"

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"Is it finally over?" Evan questions

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"Yes it is! Jason Sabre is going to Glory Road!" David said

"What did we just witness?" Evan said

"That was a Fight without Honor. That was a disgusting display of what humans can do to each other. Give both men credit for they did tonight." David said

"I've never seen something like this in my life. Azriel may look like a monster, but Jason Sabre has the heart of a demon." Evan said

"But after his war in the ring...a war in his head started"

He blows us all over these hoes is all on him
Coast to coast shows, he's know as the globetrotter
Lonely roads, God only knows
He's grown farther from home, he's no father
He goes home and barely knows his own daughter
But hold your nose cuz here goes the cold water
His hoes don't want him no mo', he's cold product
They moved on to the next schmo who flows
He nose dove and sold nada
So the soap opera is told and unfolds
I suppose it's old partna', but the beat goes on
Da da dum da dum da da

"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.

Episode 4

Jason Sabre puts his half red and half black jacket on before pulling up the zipper. He looks at the mirror in the locker, looking at his reflection. Then in a second, the reflection of Giselle appeared in the mirror. Jason wasn't even startled. Instead, a grin formed across his face.

"Are you here for another round after last week?" Jason said, before turning around to face the Rose of Sin.

"I am not here for sexual pleasures Jason." Giselle said

Cut to..

"How can you be someone's Queen, yet live in the fear of him murdering you? It just doesn't make sense. Why would he even choose you for that role if he doesn't even trust you." Jason said.

"He didn't choose me. Azriel & I were brought together by destiny. A sick and twisted destiny where I would serve him and be abused by him. But destiny has also led me to you." Giselle said.

"Are we about to get into that bullshit about me being the King of Despair again?" Jason questions

"It is your birthright to dethrone Azriel and stand beside me as King." Giselle said.

Cut to…

"But you've been living a life in Despair for years Jason." Giselle said, causing Jason to tense up a bit. "Your best friends left you. Both of them. One to become a millionaire. The other to become a worldwide symbol of Hope. Meanwhile, you were left behind to become nothing. Your ex wife and your child left you alone. You know what Despair feels like. But if you embrace it, Despair will stop hurting you and instead, it will heal your wouds through the Despair of others."

"Shut your mouth right now, before I shut it for you." Jason threatens slowly.

"I see it your eyes right now." Giselle said. "A scared little boy, who thought that he had his entire life all figured out. That was until it all came crashing down."

Cut to:

"Oh and Jason, I have to warn you…" Giselle said. "Very soon, you'll meet a man who will try to bring you to Despair. You have to stop fighting the truth and start listening to those who will help you overcome your biggest demon."

"Biggest demon?" Jason questions as he looks in the mirror

"Detrick Cyrus." Giselle speaks, before stepping out the door, leaving Jason in a state of deep thought.

Episode 7:

Jason walks into his room, letting out a deep breath. He unzips his leather jacket to reveal the plain Gray tee underneath, before taking it off and tossing it to the side. Jason then looks up at his mirror and his facial expression changes from tired to confused

"Giselle?" Jason said as he sees her reflection. "How the hell did you get in here?"

Cut to

"We're playing a dangerous game Giselle." Jason said as he pressed his forehead against hers.

"It's a game I'm willing to play" Giselle replied, her hands moving towards his pants loops she yanked at his belt and with one pull it was off. "What about you Nomad. Are you afraid?"

"I'm not afraid of anybody or anything." Jason replies before finally locking lips with Giselle.

"And as Sabre's iner-turmoil has brought him to a crossroads. His best friend's road has been filled with nothing but glory…"

Cut to Detrick Cyrus vs Furno Moxley. Detrick goes for a low kick to the leg, but Furno moves out of the way. Detrick then uses the momentum of the kick to do a 360 flip right in front of Furno. Cut to Furno laying in a few stiff shots, before the ref pulls him back. Detrick takes advantage by doing a front roll straight into a front dropkick to knock Furno down. Cut to Detrick flying off the top with a Crossbody, only for Furno to catch him in mid air and push him down with a gutbuster. Cut to Detrick turning his body and pushing Furno into the ropes, only for the Thief to comeback with a rebound clothesline. Cut to Furno getting on top of the ring apron and sets up a Powerbomb with him pointed towards the steps.

"This is going to break the spine of Detrick. He needs to counter!" David said.

Furno attempts the powerbomb, but Detrick reverses it into a sit out Facebuster as they come off the ring apron. The crowd cheers loudly as Moxley's face hits steel.

"These two men are pulling out all the stops for an opprotunity to be ACW World Champion." David said.

Detrick pushes Furno onto the announce table and punches him a couple times, before climbing onto the ring apron. Then, he looks back at the motionless Furno. Detrick then jumps up to the top rope and does a springboard moonsault through the announce table!

"He just moonsaulted Furno through our table! Holy shit!" David said

"My table! My beautiful table!" Evan said

"You have to respect the depths these two men are willing to go to become the first ACW World Champion." David said.

"They aren't even in the title match yet, this is just a qualifier." Evan said

Cut to Furno throwing a right hand, but Detrick responds with a second 915! The crowd explodes as Detrick then drags Furno back up to his feet and picks him up in a firemans Carry. The DKO connects! Detrick rolls Furno onto his back and lays on his chest as the ref counts.

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"Detrick Cyrus has done it. The main event of Glory Road is official. It will be Azriel vs Jason Sabre vs Detrick Cyrus to determine the first ever ACW World Champion." David said

"But as his victory caused celebration, a rift formed as his friend became an enemy of Hope."

No more games, I'ma change what you call rage
Tear this mothafuckin roof off like two dogs caged
I was playin' in the beginning, the mood all changed
I been chewed up and spit out and booed off stage
But I kept rhymin' and stepwritin' the next cypher
Best believe somebody's payin' the pied piper
All the pain inside amplified by the fact

"And what about Jason?" Rey asked

"What about him? He beat Ralston last week and earned his spot at Glory Road. Tonight is the same." Detrick said

"Last week, he brutalized Will. Will had to stay home tonight to heal from that match and he lost a giant patch of hair on his head. He could do the same thing to you." Rey said

"Are you trying to stir the pot? You seemed cool with him last week." Detrick said

"I'm okay with him and I think he could be a good asset. But still, he's a nomad." Rey said

"He's not a Nomad, he my little brother." Detrick said. "Last week was a match where he took on someone he hates. Even if it's in the spirit of competition, he wouldn't go that far against me."

"How can you be so sure?" Rey questions. "He's a wildcard."

"With all due respect master, you say that because you don't know him. I do know him. I know him better than anyone and he would never cross that line unless it's deserved. With Will, it was deserved. Don't worry about Jason, he's not a threat to Hope. He's an alley." Detrick said

"He's not my alley if he does that to one of my men. I'd be careful with him, because he will turn on you." Rey advised.

"Only for a summit with Azriel to continue these thoughts."

That I can't get by with my 9 to 5
And I can't provide the right type of life for my family
Cuz man, these goddamn food stamps don't buy diapers
And it's no movie, there's no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life
And these times are so hard, and it's getting even harder
Tryin to feed and water my seed, plus
Teeter totter caught up between being a father and a pre-madonna
Baby mama drama's screamin' on and
Too much for me to wanna
Stay in one spot, another day of monotony's
Gotten me to the point, I'm like a snail
I've got to formulate a plot or I end up in jail or shot
Success is my only mothafuckin option, failure's not
Mom, I love you, but this trailer's got to go
I cannot grow old in Salem's lot

"At Glory Road, you, The Ultimate Hope will stand in my way of pure domination when I attempt and succeed at becoming the ACW World Champion." Azriel said.

"You'll attempt, but you won't succeed. There's another man in that match and you might have had a chance at beating him if it was one on one. But with me in the match, your chances are slim. And with Jason being there too, then your chances are at zero." Detrick said.

"Such arrogance." Azriel scoffed. "To claim that someone like me has no chance against you or that nomadic failure that you befriended. However, one thing you said in that arrogant comment was fascinating to me. You said that I would've had a chance to win if it was just me and Jason. You really do view him as a below you."

"I didn't mean it like that." Detrick defends

"But you did. You lack confidence in your friends abilities. No wonder he walks between good and evil. He's conflicted by your friendship and your ability to make him feel worthless." Azriel said

"No. Jason doesn't walk a line. I don't know what type of psychological warfare you're trying, but you're not going to win. None of this is going to get to me. Besides, you should be worrying more about your crew. I saw that Adela chick walk into the guys bathroom at the bar last night. I think something is fishy over there." Detrick said

"I won't deny that there are some problems on my side to someone as intelligent as you. However those problems, whether it's Adela or my Queen will be dealt with at a different time." Azriel said

Cut to…

Azriel said. "I wanted to personally warn you."

"About what?" Detrick said.

"About the inevitable betrayal of Jason Sabre. One day, he'll turn on you, because you turned on him. And on that day, you will feel Despair." Azriel said

"Jason would never betray me." Detrick states

"Foolish comment, Ultimate Hope. But I know that's not out of naivety. It's out of denial. Because if Jason ever betrays you, then in turn, he will surpass you." Azriel said

"I ain't no fool." Detrick said.

"I disagree." Azriel said

"This is their path to glory..."

So here I go, it's my shot.
Feet fail me not, this maybe the only opportunity that I got
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo

We see the ACW World Championship which has a black strap and round shape to it. The American eagle with its wings spread is engraved on the main golden plate. In between it's wings is the world with the ACW Logo on it. There are four golden rectangular sideplates each with two jewels parallel to each other on the top and bottom of every plate. Underneath the earth design, the word World is engraved onto a black strip. Next to it is a slightly smaller version of the championship with a white strap and the word Womens written underneath the planet earth. Both titles are on a platform, side by side.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this is their Glory Road!"

You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo

"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to ACW Glory Road! The Staples Center is packed for this historic supercard where we will crown the first ever ACW World Champion and ACW Women's Champion." David Harkness said

"It will be Azriel vs Jason Sabre vs Detrick Cyrus in a huge triple threat to determine our first World Champion in the main event. The Ultimate Hope. The King Of Despair. The Ace of Pro Wrestling. This match is completely unpredictable." Evan Neal said

"Speaking of unpredictable, let's mention Anarchy. Tonight, Lacey Alvarez will face Natalia Rodriguez to determine the first Women's Champion. It'll be interesting to see who the crowd sides with, because Anarchy seems to be popular among the people in LA. But that's not where their night ends. Ash Russo, Roman McIntyre & Jasper Cage have a date with Cobra Clubs Seth Sullivan, Russell Black & Genocide in a six man tag." David said

"Also on the card, there seems to be some drama in Despair over Casey Harris. Tonight, it will be Grimm vs Brutus Viscious vs Casey Harris in a triple threat match." Evan said

"But before all that, we're kicking things off with an introduction to the Chosen Five system. The Fatal Four Way match is up next!" David announces

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

"Here comes CJ Hawk who is looking to redeem himself after easily having the worst performance in the ACW World Championship tournament." Evan said

"To be fair, he faced Azriel. I'm sure he's told Detrick Cyrus about his experiences and that will help Detrick in the main event later tonight." David said

"He's still a loser. In fact, I heard that his father isn't supporting him tonight.
Evan Neal said

Ooh, yeah!
I did my time and I want out
So effusive, fade, it doesn't cut

"What?" David questions

"Yeah. I heard that he's actually rooting for this criminal, Furno Moxley, who is coming to the ring right now. I hope anyone other than this man wins. I hate criminals." Evan said

I'm living in that 21st Century, doing something mean to it
Do it better than anybody you ever seen do it

"And here comes your pick to win, if I remember correctly and he's coming with Caesar Montana." David said

"Yes! It's my fellow millionaire and soon to be billionaire when he marries Talia Brooks." Evan said

"He may have a lot of money, but he's the only won in the match that's lost more than once this season." David said

"Shut up. No one cares about your facts." Evan said

I am a nation, I am a million faces
Formed together, made for elevation
I am a soldier, I won't surrender
Faith is like a fire that never burns to embers
(Who's gonna stand up, who's gonna fight?)

"Speaking of facts, here comes a man who is full of nothing but false facts. However, he somehow is a member of Hope." David said

"I'm glad that his hair grew back after that monster, Jason Sabre ripped it out. Speaking of which, if Ralston wins, we could see a rematch between him and Jason for the ACW World Championship soon." Evan said

"You're right. I got word that whoever wins the ACW World Championship tonight will defend it in two weeks against whoever number one is on the Chosen Five rankings." David said

The bell rings as all four are each standing in their respective corners. Will looks at CJ and says 'Wanna team with the Ultimate Hope?' Hawk replies 'Detrick isn't in the match.' The conversation between Will and CJ is then cut off by Furno Moxley who blast out of his corner with a forearm smash to the face of Will. Will falls to the mat, holding his face, before CJ takes to the opportunity to hit the unsuspecting Furno with an uppercut to take him down. Freddy leaves the ring quickly as this goes down while Furno rolls out of the ring. CJ then notices his stablemate standing up and the two make eye contact. CJ quickly runs at him, but gets caught with a arm drag into an arm lock. Will keeps ahold of CJ's arm and Irish whips him into the ropes. CJ comes back into a jumping side heel kick. Will grabs his masked ally by the head and pulls him up, only for CJ to push him back a little. CJ runs at Ralston, but the Avenger pulls the top rope down, sending CJ Hawk falling to the outside. CJ lands on his feet as Will turns his body to face him. CJ regains his composure only for Freddy Escobar to come out of nowhere with a clothesline, to take him down. Then Freddy is taken out by a slingshot Crossbody from Will.

Ralston rolls Freddy in as the crowd stays a little quiet, not wanting to cheer either man. Ralston picks Freddy up and puts him onto the top turnbuckle, before climbing up himself. Will hooks Freddy up for a Superplex, but from behind CJ Hawk axe handles him on the back. CJ then stands between Will's legs and looks to powerbomb him. But as the crowd was starting to make noise, Furno broke it up by kicking CJ in the gut. Moxley pushes CJ to the side, before dragging Will off the turnbuckles and punching him. Furno then gives Freddy, his own punch, sending him from the turnbuckles to the ring apron. Freddy rolls off onto the floor below as Furno stomps on Will a couple of times before turning his attention to CJ, who is on his feet. Furno hits a running forearm to the face of CJ, to knock him down and throws him to the outside. Will is getting to his feet and Furno stays on him by hitting a Cutthroat neckbreaker! Furno goes for the pin.

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Kick out at 2

"Furno pretty much cleared out the ring." Evan said

"That was Furno's best chance to win and it didn't work out. I'm seeing the other two stirring on the outside. He needs to do something quickly or he might not get this chance during the match again." David said

Furno picks Ralston up as CJ steps onto the ring apron. Moxley then throws Will into CJ Hawk, knocking the Wrestler back down. Furno then pulls Ralston away from the ropes, but is quickly punched in the gut. Will follows with a couple more, before grabbing his arm. Will tries to hit his Regal Cutter, but Furno twists his body around and pushes Ralston off of him. Ralston hits the ropes as Furno is then hit with a Springboard Roundhouse kick from a flying Freddy Escobar. Freddy gets to his feet and sees Ralston rebounding from the ropes. Freddy tries a clothesline, but Will ducks underneath. However, Will runs straight into the arms of CJ Hawk, who picks him up and drops him with a gutbuster. Freddy turns around, only for CJ Hawk to kick him in the gut and hit him with a Package Piledriver. CJ goes for the pin.

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Will Ralston breaks it up.

CJ looks over at Ralston and punches him, before dragging him up with himself. CJ Hawk picks Ralston up and puts him under his arm, before picking Ralston up for a Brainbuster. But Freddy rolls him up from behind. Ralston lands on his feet.

"Keep your eyes on everyone at all times!" Calls David

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Freddy ducks underneath a kick from Will and lets go. CJ rolls to his feet and Freddy hits him with an uppercut. Ralston then dropkicks Freddy. Ralston stands up, only for CJ to come up from behind and cross both of Ralston's arms. Ralston is in a straightjacket hold, but before CJ can do anything, Furno comes out of nowhere with a running Crossbody to knock both men down. Furno gets to one knee and looks around to see Ralston rolling out of the ring, CJ on the ring mat and Freddy on his feet. Freddy runs toward Furno, but Furno gets to a vertical base as he gets close and performs a double leg takedown, before mounting the Prince and throwing multiple lefts and rights. Freddy attempts to cover up, but isn't successful. Furno stands up and slaps his chest.

"Furno Moxley is feeling it right now as Glory Road is starting off with a bang." David said

"One of these men will be in the top 3 of the Chosen Five. The other three won't. Right now, Papa Hawk's pick is in the driver's seat right now." Evan said

Furno is then turned around by CJ Hawk, who picks him up onto one of his shoulders, but Moxley slides off from behind. Moxley then turns CJ around, before attempting a Headlock Driver, but CJ pushes him off. Moxley runs straight into a spear from Will Ralston! Will gets to his feet, only for CJ to lift him up onto one of his shoulders. But like Moxley, Ralston slides off and connects with a Reverse 1916! Ralston goes for the pin.

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Freddy breaks it up at 2.70 with an innovated version of his King Slayer (Curb Stomp)! Freddy kicks Will off CJ Hawk. He then picks CJ up and throws him over the top rope, to the outside. However after he does, Furno springboards onto the second rope and hits Freddy with a Springboard Roundhouse Kick! Freddy hits the ring mat, holding his face, but Furno picks him up and drops him with a Headlock Driver! Furno goes for the pin

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"Furno actually did it! Furno Moxley has pinned Freddy Escobar at 10:36 and is guaranteed a spot in the top three of the Chosen Five." Said David

"Jacob Brooks has to be embarrassed about his brother in law losing again." Evan said

"Out of curiosity, why did Caesar just stand there and do nothing the entire match?" Questions David

"Because he sucks. Caesar Montana sucks and I have no idea why Freddy keeps that bumbling idiot around." Evan admits

"Well, the show will continue as Freddy gets pinned and drops to 0-3 with CJ Hawk and Will Ralston behind him at 0-2. Up next, we move on from the Fatal Four Way and into a Triple Threat as Brutus Viscious, Grimm and Casey Harris go at it." David said

A/N: That's it for now. You got the recap/Hype video and Furno Moxley pulling off an important win. Papa Hawk was right. It looks CJ won't make Papa Hawk proud tonight. Also, Freddy loses again, probably pissing off Jacob in the process. And Will Ralston...still isn't the Ultimate Hope. The next chapter will feature the triple threat and six man tag,with the possibility of the Women's Championship match. Hope you enjoyed. But before I leave, as you know, I did a survey to poll you on the first part of the season. I asked for your favorite shipping, Characters, Match & Moment. 18 people voted. Over the next three chapters I'll reveal the results. Starting with the top 10 shippings and numbers 30-21 on the favorite superstars ranking

Top Pairings in ACW

10. Freddy Escobar x Talia Brooks- 8 votes

9. Azriel x Giselle- 7 votes

8. Furno Moxley x Nyx (Tie with 7)- 10 votes

7. Ash Russo x Lacey Alvarez (Tie with 8)- 10 votes

6. Jason Sabre x Ray Kiran- 11 votes

5. CJ Hawk x Erin Frost (Tie with 3 & 4)- 12 votes

4. Detrick Cyrus x Natalia Rodriguez (Tie with 3 & 5)- 12 votes

3. CJ Hawk x Natalia Rodriguez (Tie with 4 & 5)- 12 votes

2. Jason Sabre x Detrick Cyrus- 14 votes

1. Jason Sabre x Giselle- 16 votes

Top ACW Characters

30. Anthony Dre- 1 vote

29. Rey Pantera (Tie with 28 & 29) - 2 vote

28. Micah Hyde (Tie with 27 & 29)- 2 vote
27. Jason Malice (Tie with 28 & 29)- 2 vote

26. Jasper Cage (Tie with 23, 24 & 25)- 3 votes

25. Grimm (Tie with 23, 24 & 26)- 3 votes

24. David Harkness (Tie with 23, 25 & 26)- 3 votes

23. Evan Neal (Tie with 24, 25 & 26)- 3 votes

22. Richard Montoya (Tie with 20 & 21)- 4 votes

21. Alexis Espinoza (Tie with 20 & 22)- 4 votes

20. Seth Sullivan (Tie with 21 & 22)- 5 votes

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