Before the show….

Everything went static-y. A sign soon appears saying:

The Revolution Will Be Live:

"Stand With Us...or Fall With Them"

The feed opens backstage of the Frank C. Erwin Center… and everything was in utter chaos! Tables smashed, crates scattered & broken, bodies of men AND women laid everywhere! We hear the sounds of screaming in the distance as Clay turns the camera to himself.

Clay: "AND WE ARE LIVE! Ladies & gentlemen of the Revolution, we are on the hunt for one DJ Kingston! A generational guy who committed one of the generational "BEEP"-ups we've ever seen! And best believe we are ready to tear ICW inside out to find that man!"

Clay turns to the camera and enters catering. There, we see utter madness! Ava Knight has MEDUSA by her hair and slams her through one of the tables! Sai walks around, hitting folks with fisher price hammers, and sending them flying into several crates! Christian has Tyler Lockheed and The Amazing Ramsey by their throats yelling about DJ. When they didn't give a satisfying answer, Christian throws Tyler INTO A WINDOW! Even worse, he launches Ramsey THROUGH A WALL!

Clay puts the camera back on himself and kneels down at a wounded security guard. The guard was bruised and battered, but Clay didn't look bothered whatsoever. He kneels down to lift the guy's head up.

Clay: "Excuse me, sir. I know you're busy laying around on the job, but I need to borrow a moment of your time."

The security guard groans in pain.

Clay: "Good! All we want to know is where DJ Kingston is! Have you seen him?"

Security Guy: "...N-No… one…seen….him…"

Clay: "Bugger. That's too bad…for you, I mean."

Clay drags the security guy up and tosses him to Christian. Christian grabs him and hits the Reign in Blood (Gutwrench Powerbomb) THROUGH A CRATE! Ava and Sai walk over to them.

Ava: "I don't care if we tear this building apart. We will hunt down DJ. And we will tear him apart. Let's go."

She, Sai, & Christian all start to walk off. Clay aims the camera back to himself.

Clay: "You heard her, guys! If anyone has any whereabouts on DJ Kingston, please comment down below and do let us know! Because tonight, The Revolution is on the hunt! And we ain't taking prisoners!"

With a wink from Clay, the feed soon cuts to the Revolution logo before fading to black…

One finger and a fist

(We start at what looks to be an underground setting, a dimly lit area with a spotlight as a crowd is forming around it. We see someone in a hood standing over a shirtless man on the ground with a bloody nose)

I'll claw my way out of any situation

(Mark Jacobs is seen in the crowd with the ICW Heavyweight title, before a flashback is seen of him hitting Will Ralston with the Baneful Ways & lifting the World title in black and white)

I got a one, two punch

(We then see Daria sitting in a chair eating potato chips, before a flashback of her hitting Angelica with The Dreamfall and then Daria and the Misfits in the Immortality 2 crowd in Black and White appear)

I'll fight my way out of any confrontation

(Furno is taping his wrists in the front row with Aiden and Raptor flanking him before a flashback of him hitting the Legend Killer onto a barbwired board on Genocide, before showing him laying on the floor exhausted and bloody, raising the ICW Demolition Championship in Black and White as the music kicks in)

I got news for you

(The Wayne Bros are seen watching amongst the crowd, before flashing back to them hitting the Neon Blast on PK before they are both seen on their knees hugging each other.)

You're not the first one, won't be the last

(Chris Owens is seen with KNA flanking him in the middle of the crowd cracking his fist, before flashing back to him hitting the CO Bomb on Zack Mercer and then snatching the International Title out of the refs hands)

Won't take abuse

(We see Carson Michaels in the crowd with a scowl that turns into a grin when we flash back to her hitting Brianna with Sweet Chin Music in Black and White)

I see you run son, you're running fast

(We then see Chris Blade leaning against a wall at the back of the room with his arms crossed before flashing back to him pinning CJ Hawk at Immortality)

What you wanna do?

(Revolution is seen in another part of the room. Christian is pacing back and forth, Ava is watching intently, Clay is trying to sell a T-shirt to some guy and Sai is on the floor sleeping with a pillow and blanket, before we flash back to them attacking Chris Blade at Immortality and standing tall)

You call me crazy, I paid my dues

(Generation M is seen with DJ Kingston standing between the two bigger guys. We then flashback to him hitting Sabre with the Hawaii Hangover and celebrating in black & white)

You know the truth

(We see Freddy watching from the balcony before flashing back to him hitting Caesar with a series of chair shots)

You go against me, you're gonna lose

(We then see Jason Sabre at a bar with a couple of girls around him, taking a shot, before flashing back to him appearing through smoke in his debut to a big pop)

Play your hand without a deck

(We then see Detrick Cyrus holding his mask before flashing back to him soaring through the sky with a Frog Splash)

You make your bed of nails

(We see Tate Williams laughing he clutches his briefcase before flashing back to him pulling it down)

One finger and a fist

(CJ Hawk is seen watching as people gets thrown over him, probably by the hooded figure, before flashing back to him putting Seth in a Cobra Clutch with chains)

I'll claw my way out of any situation

(Natalia Rodriguez is seen in the back of the room before flashing back to her not shaking Kailenes hand)

I got a one, two punch

(Alexis Espinoza and Evan Neal are seen on the other balcony, overseeing what's going on underneath. Behind them is a 'Missing' poster of Trell. Evan offers a handshake with a cocky grin, but Alexis gives him a finger, before turning back to the spotlight in the middle of the room)

I'll fight my way out of any confrontation

(The camera pans right into the hooded person, who's standing over a mountain of bloody men. The person removes the hood and looks up to reveal herself as Sofia Reynoso, who gives a knowing wink, before we pan around her to reveal the entire ICW Roster. The ICW Battleground logo then explodes onto the screen as everyone lunges at each other to fight)

The screen cuts inside the ICW Arena just as pyro goes off! The lights come on, showing the fans cheering and ready for the show.

Jazz: "It is pandemonium here in ICW! As we are mere days away from ICW Apocalypse, all hell has truly broken loose! Welcome, everyone, to the final ICW Battlefield before Apocalypse! As always, I'm Jazz Conway and I'm joined by my broadcast partner, Jay Masters!"

Jay: "Jazz! What the hell are we still doing here! Revolution is on a rampage, and we need to evacuate the building right now!"

Jazz: "Calm down, Jay! I know things are hectic, but I have been informed that everything is being handled right now."

Jay: "Handled!? You mean everyone is getting manhandled by Revolution! People are being put through walls and thrown out of windows! ICW may not even make it to Philly!"

Jazz: "Well we can all thank DJ Kingston for this chaos going on! If you missed Warzone, that piece of garbage did the unthinkable and attacked Ava Knight! All to try and get into Revolution's head before the Heavyweight Title Six Pack Challenge!"

Jay: "And no one's seen him since! And we just heard what Clay said! Revolution will tear ICW apart until they find him! Worse of all, that's only part of the madness going on everywhere!"

Jazz: "Only thing we can hope for is that they find Kingston. And soon! But for now, we have a stacked show for everyone this evening! We have two high-stakes tag matches, Ayako and Alexis Guerrero one-on-one, a big time battle between Raptor Reigns & Big Van Doser, and the ICW International Title will be on the line as Chris Owens defends against former champion, Chris Blade! But right now, let's get right into this 8-Man Tag Team Showdown!"

Over (by Drake) plays to big boos. Out walks Elijah Holiday, being followed by the rest of Holiday Promotions, minus Rick Washington. Roger Stone looks ruthless, Trey Gold is hyped up, Ced cracks his knuckles, and Tate holds up the Immortal Briefcase.

"The following is an Eight Man Tag Team Match scheduled for one fall! Introducing-"

As they make it to ringside, Christian hops from the crowd AND POUNCES ROGER STONE INTO TREY GOLD & TATE WILLIAMS!

Jazz: "GOOD LORD!"

Jay: "OH GOD, JAZZ! RUN! REVOLUTION IS HERE!"

The crowd went BONKERS! Ced and Elijah stood there in shock of Christian! Soon, the rest of Revolution runs out! Ava grabs Elijah and starts choking him while Sai nonchalantly hits Trey with his hammer! Clay beats Tate with his Immortal Briefcase while holding the camera! Ced decides to roll in the ring and challenge McIntyre to a fight! The irate McIntyre rolls in, and those two start going at it! Fists are flying between them with the crowd LOVING it! Just as "The Black Leone" manages to knock Christian back, "The Bloodborne grabs him and LAUNCHES Ced out of the ring! Pandemonium fills the arena as McIntyre paces around the ring!

?: "THAT'S ENOUGH!"

Everyone turns to the stage as a pissed off Alexis storms out. The rest of Revolution stops attacking and rolls in the ring. Ava does the same, all while dragging Elijah by his neck. She keeps choking him while holding the mic.

Ava: "Oh Alexis! You and I both know this is not enough! Not until we get DJ Kingston out to this ring! And we teach him a painful lesson about putting his hands on me!"

The crowd pops HUGE, but Alexis did not look amused.

Espinoza: "First of all, you WILL address me as Ms. Espinoza! Let's make that VERY clear!"

Ava simply smirked as a response. Elijah was begging for mercy while Ms. Espinoza sighs.

Espinoza: "With that said, I totally get why this is happening. I'd be doing the same thing if I was in your position, Ava. But I'm not. My position is to run ICW. Which means I have to look out for all of the talents under my roof. And like it or not… that includes DJ. So for his safety, we told him to stay home until Philadelphia. Until the Six Pack Challenge at Apocalypse."

For the first time, the ICW fanbase started to boo Espinoza. And Revolution didn't look too pleased either. But Ava just raised her hand to quiet them down.

Espinoza: "HOWEVER! Not all of Gen M are at home! And since Revolution is itching to get their hands on someone, here's what'll happen: Tonight's Main Event will see Christian McIntyre go one-on-one… with KING CAESAR!"

Crowd pops HUGE for the beefy showdown. Ava stares a dagger at Espinoza. And she stares right back, daring The Dark Knight to do anything else. But Ava simply drops Elijah and motions Revolution to head out. The four of them exit through the crowd as Holiday Promotions are laid out everywhere.

Jazz: "A blockbuster of a match has just been made! King Caesar! Christian McIntyre! Tonight!"

Jay: "We thought Reigns & Doser was a beefy showdown! But those two monsters will tear this arena apart!"

Jazz: "We need to take a quick break to get everything back in order! We'll be right back, so don't go anywhere!"

((Ad Break))

We open backstage to Holiday Promotion's locker room.

And a pissed off Ced is throwing everything across the room! The rest of Holiday Promotions shared their frustration and didn't even bother to stop him. Ced only stopped when Elijah entered the room carrying an ice pack on his head.

Elijah: "I just spoke to Neal & Espinoza. They're gonna move our scheduled match with MPI to this weekend's Warzone: Apocalypse."

Ced: "Who gives a shit!? I WANT TO GET MY HANDS ON CHRISTIAN!"

Elijah: "I know! But Christian's match with Caesar is already made official. There's nothing I can do about that."

Ced: "That Scottish motherf*cker thinks he can knock ME out!? ME!? Screw that! I'm gonna get my hands on-"

Elijah: "NO!" Elijah winced in pain but stood firm. "Forget… forget about that. We need to focus on what really matters, and that's the Heavyweight Championship! That needs to be your only focus, Ced! In fact, I'm subbing you out of the Eight Man Tag for Washington. Because I need you at your absolute best to bring home the gold!"

Ced paces back and forth, taking some deep breaths. And he ultimately nods in agreement.

Ced: "You right. I need to focus on Apocalypse. Imma handle Christian, Jason, and the rest of them and take the title back to Holiday Promotions."

Tate: "That's right! One way or another, that title's coming to us!" He says, patting his Immortal Briefcase.

Ced glances at Tate and looks at the case for a moment.

Ced: "Tate I need you to not get involved with Apocalypse. You have a guaranteed shot already. But I need to be champion and prove that I'm still the best damn athlete going today. So just… just stay back and let me win it first."

Before Tate could respond, Ced walks out of the locker room. Everyone glances at him awkwardly as the screen fades.

We cut backstage to Chris Blade getting ready to walk out.

Blade takes several deep breaths and psyches himself up. But he soon comes to a stop as Adrian Lord and Katie Striker walk up to him.

Katie: "You've made a lot of claims so far. Now's the moment of truth. Are you ready for this?"

Blade: "...To be honest with you, I don't know if I'll get another chance if I lose. Hell, after Immortality 2, after Revolution, I thought I was done for. But thanks to you Lord, you helped me find that spark again. And now it's time I take my title back, too!"

Blade extends a handshake. Lord looks at it with a raised eyebrow. He smirks… and shakes his hand.

Lord: "Tranquillo, amigo. Tranquillo…"

Blade nods and goes to leave… but Adrian doesn't break the handshake. He slowly pulls Blade back face-to-face.

Lord: "Pero… don't forget. Que tener un trato. You win, I get first crack."

Blade looks at Adrian for a moment… then chuckles.

Blade: "You asked me if I'm ready? I'm more than ready for tonight! I'll beat Owens… and then I'll beat you. Again!"

They stare each other down for another second. Lord smirks and lets Blade go. He mumbles "Tranquillo" again before patting him on the shoulder and walking off.

Chris watches him leave before turning back and makes his way to the curtains. We then cut back to the ring.

"The following contest, scheduled for one fall, is for the ICW INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!"

Unusual Habit (by Silent Partner) plays to a nice pop. Out comes Chris Blade, now with his hood over his head. He comes marching down the ramp then takes a knee. He removes his hood, looks up at the ceiling, and takes a deep breath while crossing his wrists. Blade runs into the ring then climbs on the top and middle ropes, posing with his arms out again.

Jazz: "This was supposed to be our main event tonight, ladies & gentlemen. But due to the fiasco with Revolution, Ms. Espinoza and Mr. Neal had to reshuffle the show order tonight. But kudos to Blade and Owens, as both men feel more than ready to compete for that championship right now!"

Jay: "Owens is the one who feels ready! Blade is being held together by so much tape, it's insane! Tape on his neck, his shoulders, back, and now his leg isn't doing much better after facing Sebastian! Mentally he's out of his mind! Because physically he's nowhere near the man he used to be!"

Jazz: "Blade relinquished the International Title, wanting to aim higher and compete for the Heavyweight Title! I asked him if he regrets that decision, and he said the only thing he regrets is not winning the Heavyweight Championship, and letting Owens win the International Title! And now he wants to take it back and give it some dignity again!"

Blade climbs down while bending and stretching his leg. The crowd slowly came alive for him. But Blade kept his attention on the entranceway. Soon, Let Em Come (by Scroobius Pip) plays to major boos. Chris Owens walks out by himself and looks around the arena. He simply held up the International Title over his shoulder, and the boos grew even louder. Owens walked down the ramp while he maintained his scowl on Blade. Walking up the stairs, he entered the ring and held up his title to the crowd again. Not once did Chris Blade break eye-contact with him.

Jazz: "We haven't seen Chris Owens in several weeks. Last time he defended his title was in the brutal Ladder Match against Phoenix at Warzone: Unbreakable."

Jay: "And yet he heard it all, Jazz! He heard Blade run his mouth about him and his reign as champion! Calling him a disgrace, lazy, cowardly, all to get a title shot! Well Owens is back and looking jacked and healthier than ever! And he's gonna make Blade regret everything he's been saying!"

The two of them stared down from opposite sides. And the lights dim to a single spotlight over the ring.

"Introducing first, the challenger! From Newark, New Jersey, standing 6ft tall & weighing in at 218 lbs: 'The Silver Bullet of Pro Wrestling' CHRIIIIIS BLAAAAAADE!"

The cheers as Blade cross his fists together.

"Introducing his opponent, representing The Lords of Wrestling, from Manchester, England, standing 6'6" & weighing in at 255 lbs, he is the ICW International Champion: 'Wrestling's Worst Nightmare' CHRIIIIS OWWWENNNNS!"

Everyone boos as Owens holds up the title in front of Blade. He then hands it to the ref who holds it up in front of everyone.

Jazz: "All the talk is over! It's all about the prestige of the International Championship! And these two will do everything they can to leave here with that title! Let's see who wants it more!"

The bell rings, and Owens and Blade slowly circle each other. They get into a Collar & Elbow tie up. Owens twists & bends Blade's arm and forces him down on the mat. Blade rolls on his back, kips up, and pulls Owens into a Side Headlock. But a single Back Elbow to the gut knocks Blade away. Owens then grabs him in a Side Headlock of his own, and he throws "The Silver Bullet" with a hip toss nearly halfway across the ring. Blade rolls to a knee and looks back at Owens, seeing him cracking his neck. Blade gets back up, and the two pace each other again. They lock up again, but this time Owens goes behind, locks the waist, and hits a Standing Takedown. Owens stands over him with his arms spread as the crowd boos. He lifts Blade up, but he gets hit in the jaw line with a Forearm! Blade Forearms him a few more times… until Owens Chops him to the ground! Rubbing his jaw, he drags Blade up and traps him against the ropes. He then hits multiple Knee Lifts to the gut followed by a Knife Edge Chop, nearly caving his chest in! Blade slumps down with the ropes being the only thing keeping him up.

Jazz: "In the opening minutes, Chris Owens is already leaving his mark on Chris Blade!"

Jay: "That was a message to Blade that Owens isn't playing any games tonight! He's here to remind everyone why he's the champion!"

Owens pulls him from the ropes and whips him across the ring. He throws out a Lariat, but Blade ducks it and keeps running. Owens turns around and is taken down by the Slingblade. Owens gets back up, but he takes a Dropkick that sends him out of the ring. Blade runs across the ring and charges at Owens! Owens scatters! And Blade hits the Arabian Press in the ring, landing on his feet and kneeling with his wrists crossed. Owens was not pleased with Blade taunting him. So he rolls back in and runs at Blade. But he ducks, and Owens runs off the ropes. Blade leapfrogs over him and tries to roll back. But Owens grabs his feet, pulls him into a Kip Up, and Clotheslines his head off! Blade is folded in half! Owens rolls him over and hooks the leg!

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Blade tries to sit up, but Owens kicks him back down and proceeds to kick and stomp away at him! Owens even spits at Blade, earning loud boos from the crowd. But he ignored them and continued the beating. Owens drags Blade up, but "The Silver Bullet" catches him in the ribs with a Spin Kick. He then Shoot Kicks Owens across the chest and knocks him against the corner. Blade shakes off his leg, still reeling from his match back on Warzone. He picks Owens up and drags him to the ropes. He sends him running but Owens stops himself on the ropes. Blade runs at him, so Owens flings him over the ropes. Blade lands on the apron and Forearms Chris back. He looks for the Springboard, but Owens grabs him…

AND LAUNCHES HIM INTO THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!

Jazz: "LOOK OUT!"

Jay: "OH GOD!"

Jazz & Jay move out the way as Blade goes crashing off the table! He goes bouncing off, into the chairs, and landing on the floor! The crowd looks horrified! The ref immediately rolls out to check on Blade, who is laid out!

Jay: "He's dead, Jazz! Blade HAS to be DEAD! Owens sent him FLYING to his own demise!"

Jazz: "Such an UGLY landing from Chris Blade! I honestly can't see how he'll be able to recover! Or if the ref would even let him continue!"

Concern filled the arena…but not Owens. He wasn't having any of it! He exits the ring and goes over to Blade. He drags him by his arm, pushing the ref out of his way! He picks Blade up… and Powerbomb throws him RIGHT INTO THE RINGPOST!

Jazz: "GOOD LORD!"

Jay: "He's done for. Pack it in. Blade is finished."

Everyone gasps in shock! The fear they all had in their eyes for Blade! He lay lifeless on the floor, clearly in so much pain. Owens begins yelling "RUN YOUR MOUTH NOW, MATE! RUN YOUR MOUTH! WHOSE WEAK NOW!? WHO'S THE BLOODY COWARD?!"

Jazz: "Owens has completely lost it! He very much has caused irreparable damage to Blade!"

Jay: "Owens is too dangerous. And Blade is too broken down already. That throw to the ring post would heavily damage even the toughest of competitors. But Chris Blade, a man who we know has a long list of injuries… This could be much more severe for him. Maybe even life-altering."

A few doctors finally ran out to check on Blade. But Owens pushes them away again and grabs his opponent! The crowd starts to boo as he drags him by his head. He then throws him back in the ring. Sliding in, Owens CRUSHES him with a Running Senton! He puts both hands on Blade's chest and tells the ref to count!

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And Owens sits Blade up! The ref asks him what he's doing, and Owens begins to pummel Blade with stiff punches!

Jazz: "Oh come on! This is going too far! Owens gotta stop this!"

Jay: "He's not gonna stop, Jazz! Not until he humiliates and batters Chris Blade!"

The arena is filled with boos for Owens. He picks Blade up and wraps his body between the ropes. He then starts chopping his chest, turning it a dark red! Owens finally lets him go, and Blade nearly collapses out of the ring. Some fans try to rally, but the crowd is eerily silent. Owens pulls him back in and punches him across the jaw! Blade falls back against the ropes, barely standing. So Owens holds him up and Chops him again! Then suddenly… Blade then throws out a Chop of his own! Owens was surprised at that! And Blade keeps Chopping Owens and showing signs of life! The crowd started cheering… but the British Prizefighter hits an European Uppercut that takes Blade's head off and silences everyone! Owens drags Blade up and looks to hit the Pumphandle Running Powerslam! But Blade lands behind and shoves him to the corner chest first! Owens stumbles back, and Blade hits a huge Saito Suplex right on the head!

The crowd starts coming alive again! Owens clutches his head and starts reeling. Blade rolls out to the apron and slowly pulls himself up. Owens makes it back to his feet, and Blade hits a Springboard Forearm Smash to the back of his head! This knocks Owens between the ropes and out to the floor! He tries to get up and collect himself. But Blade crawls over to the ropes, leaps up, and hits a Reverse Corkscrew Asai Moonsault!

Jazz: "Chris Blade running off of pure adrenaline and wipes out Chris Owens!"

Jay: "I told you, Jazz! That guy is out of his mind! His health is hanging by a thread, and he's throwing his entire body into Owens anyway!"

Jazz: "He has the will of a man who wants to be International Champion!"

The crowd REALLY starts to get loud! Owens is down and out, but Blade is in serious pain! He could hardly get back up, and he barely gets Owens back in the ring! He slides in and waits in the corner! Blade is banging his hands on the mat, causing everyone to clap along! Owens gets to his feet! He turns around! Blade runs… But he gets caught in a Sidewinder Suplex! And Owens throws him back across the ring! Chris Blade goes down hard! And Owens makes the cover!

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KICKOUT!

Owens is surprised that Blade kicked out. He drags him up for a Delayed Vertical Suplex. But Blade starts fighting back! He lands in front of him… and pulls Owens in a Small Package!

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KICKOUT!

Both roll to their feet as Owens throws out a Lariat! Blade ducks it and runs the ropes! And when Owens turns around, he eats a wicked Spear! The fans get even louder as both men are down and out! But Blade raises his fist and shows signs of life! "CHRIS BLADE" chants echo across the Erwin Center as he pulls himself against the corner! He lets out a war cry and stomps his good leg to rally! As Owens slowly gets up, Blade attempts Sweet Blade Music (Superkick)... and gets caught! Owens spins him around, grabs him, and goes for the Death By Elbow (Wrist Lock into a High Impact Elbow Smash)! But Blade hits Bone Deletion (Jumping Knee Strike) instead! Owens gets ROCKED! Blade grabs the shoulders… and hits the Poisonrana! Owens rolls to his knees! Blade pops up and hits Sweet Blade Music (Superkick) to the face! Owens goes down! But Blade doesn't cover him! He instead makes his way up the top rope! The Silver Bullet steadies himself and looks out to the crowd! Fighting through the extreme pain, the unbearable agony, he leaps up… and hits the Phoenix Splash! The crowd pops HUGE! Blade hooks the leg!

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thr-KICKOUT!

Jazz: "SO CLOSE! Owens JUST gets the shoulder up! Chris Blade, even with all the punishment he's gone through! The beating he's taken, he's still fighting with everything he's got!"

Jay: "I think that was his best chance, Jazz! Because he's slow to move!

Both men lay there once more as the crowd is still in a frenzy! But as Owens starts to move… Chris Blade still lay motionless! The cheers start to turn into murmurs as the ref checks on him. Owens gets back to his feet, rubbing his neck. He sees Blade unresponsive and grabs him. Owens holds him and says "YOU'RE FINISHED!" He sends him to the ropes and CO-Bomb (Pop-Up Powerbomb)! But Blade leapfrogs over Owens and hits the Pele Kick! Owens is stunned! The crowd gets louder! Blade spins him around. And, on one good leg, he powers him on the shoulders! He wants to hit the Chain of Memories (Torture Rack Neckbreaker), but Owens escapes behind and hits the Death By Elbow! Blade collapses against Owens, who holds him up by the neck! He goes for the CO Bomb again… and BLADE HITS THE #KYS (Cutter)! Everyone leaps to their feet! Blade crawls to his feet! Owens slowly gets up! Mustering every ounce of power he has left, Blade hits the Paroxysm (Running Leg Lariat)!

But Owens catches him out of midair! He then Buckle Bombs Blade into the corner! Blade crashes hard! He walks forward… And eats a BRUTAL Running Lariat by Owens! The crowd gasps as Blade lands HORRIBLY! Owens pulls Blade up, and Powerbombs him HARD on the canvas! He rolls Blade up… and Powerbombs him down again! Owens then yanks him up… and throws him to the ropes. He pops Blade in the air… and hits a THUNDEROUS CO Bomb! Owens hooks both legs!

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"Here is your winner, and STILL ICW International Champion: CHRIIIIIS OWEEEEEENS!"

Jazz: "Owens retains. But good God was that overkill!"

Jay: "Overkill!? Jazz, that's a direct message to everyone in ICW! He's been treated like a joke for too long! Being called a coward and an unworthy champion. Tonight, he just made an example out of Blade! He's the greatest International Champion, and he'll beat the brakes out of anyone who thinks they can take that title off his shoulders!"

Owens takes his title and holds it up to loud boos. He looks down to see the ref check on Blade. Owens sets his title down and grabs him! The ref tries to stop him, but to no avail! He lifts Blade up and Powerbombs him again! But Owens doesn't let go! He deadlifts Blade up and repeatedly Powerbombs him down on the mat! Multiple officials run out and try to stop him! They hold Owens back… but he breaks through, grabs Blade, and Powerbombs him yet again!

Jazz: "This is too much! Someone stop that maniac! He might kill him!"

Jay: "Wait a minute, Jazz! Someone is coming out! It's Katie Striker and Adrian Lord!"

Before Owens could get another Powerbomb off, out runs Adrian Lord and Katie Striker! They slide in the ring and Lord comes face-to-face with Owens! The champion tosses Blade aside and stares Adrian down! They stood there, waiting for someone to throw the first punch as the crowd waits to see what'll happen. Owens moves first… by exiting the ring. Everyone boos as he takes the International Title and holds it high. Lord watches him walk off as Katie and the officials help Blade up. Lord turns to Blade and checks on him. As he does… Katie kicks Blade below the belt!

Jazz: "What the hell!"

Jay: "Low blow by Katie! What is going on!?"

The officials were caught off guard as Blade collapsed on his knees! The boos start pouring in! Lord hooks Chris's arms and drops him with the Unfinished Business (Double Underhook Piledriver)! Lord casually lays on his side while Katie grabs a mic.

Katie: "One job. You had one job, Christopher! All you had to do was hold up your end of the deal and win the title! We stayed Tranquillo for you. Not out of any respect or care for you, but because he wanted to be the one to beat you and take the title in the process!"

Katie puts a foot on Blade's chest while Lord smirks.

Katie: "But you couldn't even do that. All the effort, all the talks about passion and spirit… and look at you now. Left broken and a failure! You failed at Immortality 2! You failed against Revolution! You failed against Mark! And on this important night… you failed against Chris Owens! But we will give you credit for one thing! The only meaningful thing you ever succeeded in was beat Lord…" She leans near Blade. "And he can't STAND that!"

Adrian gets back on a knee while looking down at Blade.

Katie: "So here's a bit of good news: Adrian Lord doesn't care about the deal anymore! You don't have to win any title! Because now… Lord just wants to end you for the fun of it! And he wants to fight you at Warzone: Apocalypse! In Philadelphia! And he'll make sure to put an end to your miserable life!"

Katie drops the mic over Blade's chest. Adrian looks down at Blade and spits in his face to HUGE boos! Adrian and Katie bump fists as the officials check on Blade.

Jazz: "You talk about adding insult to injury! Blade went through hell, got flown off a table, sent into the ring post, torn to sunder, and now Lord with the cheap shot and challenged him to a rematch this week?!"

Jay: "Blade is broken, Jazz! He's lucky to still be breathing right now. Adrian and Katie are right. Chris Blade is a failure. And for what's good for him, he should stay the hell away from Adrian Lord! If he doesn't, no telling what damage could be done to him next!"

Jazz: "We need to take a quick commercial break! But we're not done seeing the Lords of Wrestling just yet! When we come back, it's the Kings of a New Age taking on Gregg Hart & Adrian Young: the Masters of the North!"

((Ad Break))

We cut backstage to Chris Owens walking from the curtains. He places the title over his shoulder and starts unwrapping his wrist tapes.

Once he hears clapping, Owens looks up to see the KNA applauding him.

Edward: "Welcome back, mate! And way to shut that guy up! Watching what you did to him, that was greatness!"

Aiden: "And that's what makes you the best Interaction Champion of all time! Nobody can stop you! Nobody can stop the Lords of Wrestling-"

Owens: "JUST SHUT UP!"

He finally had enough of hearing them talk. He looks over at the KNA.

Owens: "You blokes don't think I don't know what's been going on? I'm sitting at home enjoying a well-deserved vacation. And what do I hear? Not only that punk running his mouth about me, but the KNA running around and messing with two nobodies!"

Aiden: "Well they wouldn't listen-"

Owens: "I DON'T GIVE A SHIT!" He shouts, causing them to step back. "The KNA I was told about would've broken all their bones if they even LOOK at you the wrong way! But instead I just see two dickheads throwing out school yard insults and name calling! How do you two think that makes you look? And how do you think that makes ME look!?"

The KNA stood silent while Owens rubs his head. He takes several deep breaths then continues.

Owens: "I did my job. I went out and proved that I'm the greatest International Champion of all time. You two want to prove that you're the best tag team? Go out there and do what I did! Make Gregg Hart & Adrian Young regret ever disrespecting the Kings of a New Age!"

He walks off, leaving Edward & Aiden in silence. They look at each other then nod. The two put their jackets on and walk through the curtains with purpose.

We cut back to ringside…

Just as Supremacy (by Muse) begins to play to a negative reaction. The arena goes dark as two lone spotlights shine down on Aiden and Edward. As the song picks up, so too does the lights. They march to the ring full of focus and aggression.

"The following is a tag team match scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, representing the Lords of Wrestling, at a total combined weight of 437lbs: 'Edward Mercury & Aiden Remington III' KINGS OF A NEW AGE!"

Jay: "Jazz! Did you hear Chris Owens just now?! Talk about a pep talk! And the KNA now looks ready to deal out some royal punishment!"

Jazz: "That didn't sound like pep talk to me, Jay! That sounded like a threat! For the KNA, this is a must-win situation against a team that, despite beating on Training Grounds before, has been a major thorn in their side!"

The KNA paces around while waiting. Nothing happens for several seconds. Finally, Kickstart My Heart (by Mötley Crüe) starts to play. Smoke rises from the stage as pink and red colored stage lights flash. And out walks Young and Hart. Young shadow boxes while Gregg surveys the crowd and raises his fists. Both men wear their standard gears but with matching color patterns. And they're also wearing sports jackets with a Dragon's tail surrounding a heart. They climb on the apron and head up top. Adrian raises his fists in a fighting stance while Gregg looks out to the crowd. They hop in the ring and come across KNA, looking unimpressed.

"Introducing their opponents, at a total combined weight of 434lbs, 'Adrian Young & Gregg Hart' MASTERS OF THE NORTH!"

Jazz: "The tag team division grows ever more with the alliance of Gregg Hart and Adrian Young: Masters of the North!"

Jay: "They can change their looks all they want! But they're still a rookie tag team against one of the longest standing teams in ICW! A team they already lost to before!"

Jazz: "Tonight could either see the start of a new team's rise, or the KNA's reestablish power over the division!"

Aiden Remingon III & Adrian Young start off as the bell rings. Young sits down on the mat and tells Remington to bring it. AR3 does meet him there, and they both start trading grapples. The exchanges were fierce and rapid that neither held an advantage. They tried to apply a variety of submissions, but neither could get a good hold on the other. They found their way to their feet in a traditional lock up. AR3 presses The Canadian Dragon against the corner, and he connects on an European Uppercut. Adrian looks at him smirking… then responds with a tackle followed by rapid Palm Strikes to the face & chest! He drags Remington to Gregg and tags him in! Young holds Aiden up, and Gregg fires off a LOUD Knife Edge Chop! This knocks Aiden down to the mat, clutching his chest!

Jazz: "Masters of the North aren't here to play games tonight! The KNA may have severely underestimated their opponents tonight!"

Jay: "It's all part of the KNA's plans to study their opponents and find weak spots. Too early to say KNA is in trouble, Jazz!"

He rolls powders out the ring towards his partner. Edward checks over him as they discuss their strategy. Gregg hypes up the crowd while telling KNA to get back in and fight. After talking it out, Aiden does roll in… and immediately tags Edward. Edward steps in and raises an arm for a Test of Strength. Gregg smirks and goes to lock wrists. But it was a trick as Edward kicked him in the gut! He laughs and dumps Gregg in KNA's corner. Aiden tags back in and they start kicking and punching away at the Hart. But Gregg starts firing back with Chops to both of them! The crowd comes alive as the KNA are flung back. He runs the ropes, looking to Clothesline them both. But Edward & Aiden cut him off with a Knee to the stomach. The attempt a Double Vertical Suplex, but Adrian runs in and catches him from behind. Both sides face each other, and KNA swings first. But MOTN ducks it! They lift each KNA member and tackle him in opposite corners! They hit multiple dual Shoulder Blocks to the ribcage! Gregg and Adrian then point to each other and hit simultaneous Corner Dropkicks! The Masters then whip Edward & Aiden across and collide into each other! Edward falls out the ring while Aiden is wobbly. Gregg grabs AR3 and hits a Spinebuster! When he sits Remington up, Adrian then follows with a stiff PK to the chest!

Gregg makes the cover.

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…KICKOUT!

Jazz: "Aiden kicks out, but safe to say the MOTN have learned from their past loss! They're showing off a newfound chemistry that the KNA are struggling to fight against!"

Jay: "They better not get too cocky, Jazz! One small mistake can turn the tides back to the KNA!"

Gregg drags Adrian over and tags Young back in. They whip AR3 to the ropes, and Gregg pops him up into a shoot kick from Young! AR3 falls to his knees, clutching his chest hard. Young then hits more Shoot Kicks and goes for the Roundhouse. But Remington ducks and backs to the corner. Edward makes a blind tag as AR3 runs at Young. Adrian ducks him and kicks Edward back to the floor! But Aiden grabs him from behind and hits a Tiger Suplex! As Young tries to get back up, Edward slides in and hits a Running European Uppercut. He then picks up Young and hits a Spike Piledriver! Edward hooks the leg.

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2! KICKOUT!

Jazz: "A Spike Piledriver puts down Young, but only for two!"

Jay: "What'd I tell ya, Jazz? KNA have much more tricks up their sleeves! And Owens has to be pleased with what he's seeing!"

Edward drags Young into KNA's corner and fires off more European Uppercuts. He tags Aiden in, and he hits Uppercuts of his own! He soon tags Edward back in. They drag Adrian to the center and hit Dual Double Underhook Suplexes. AR3 leaves as Edward goes straight into the Cross Armbreaker! Young tries to reach out to Gregg, but Aiden runs in and kicks him to the floor! Young then switches to trying to break free from Edward's hold. He swings and rolls his body over Edward and folds him. Adrian then fires off multiple brutal Grounded Forearm Smashes to Edward's face! AR3 suddenly grabs Young in a Chokehold! But Young counters with a Snapmare into a Roundhouse Kick! Edward gets up and grabs his waist, but Young breaks free and hits a Discus Forearm that lays him out!

Young falls to his knees while the KNA is laid out. Gregg screams for Young to get up and tag him in. But as Adrian moves, AR3 grabs his foot. He and Edward pull him back and attempt a Double Back Suplex. But Young flips and lands on his feet! He rolls under them…. and tags in Gregg! The crowd comes alive for the Hart family member! He leaps over the ropes and fires off Loud Chops to Edward & Aiden! He then runs the ropes, but KNA gets him with the "Gotcha!" (Feint Superkicks followed by Superkicks to the knees)! They then whip Gregg to the ropes. But Gregg breaks through them, runs back, and finally hits them with Dual Clotheslines!

Jazz: "Gregg Hart is a house of fire right now! He's laying waste to Edward and Aiden!"

Gregg grabs Edward and deadlifts him into double Rolling Vertical Suplexes! He lifts Edward up one more time…. And Young Roundhouse Edward in the head right into a Brainbuster by Hart! Gregg hooks the leg.

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And Remington breaks up the pin! Young grabs him and dumps him out to the floor while Gregg lifts Edward up and gives him a chop! Young then follows with a Shoot Kick! They go back and forth, Kicking and Chopping Edward against the ropes! The Double Irish Whip follows, and Gregg hits an Inverted Atomic Drop! The crowd cheers as they go for the Hart Attack! Young runs, but Aiden yanks him out the ring and into the barricade! Edward then grabs Gregg's head and puts in the Guillotine! Gregg falls to his knees while getting choked out. Keeping the hold, Edward pulls him back to KNA's corner. Aiden tags in and starts beating down the helpless Hart. Edward screams at Gregg "Bend the knee to your Kings and Lords!" He and AR3 lift Gregg and whips him to the ropes. They look to hit their Kingdom Come (Shatter Machine). But Gregg grabs Edward and tackles him into his partner! AR3 crashes out the ring, and Gregg hits Edward with an Overhead Hart-to-Heart (Belly-to-Belly Suplex)! Aiden tries to get up only to get KOed by a Running Knee by Young off the apron! Gregg then lifts Edward into the Argentine Backbreaker! Young then climbs up the ropes, leaps off, and into the MOTN's team finisher: the Hart of the Dragon (Diving Knee Drop into a Burning Hammer)! The crowd comes alive as Gregg makes the cover!

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"Here are your winners: The MASTERS OF THE NORTH!"

Jazz: "The Masters of the North have picked up a big win over the KNA, avenging their previous loss and shutting them up for good!"

Jay: "How did that happen?! KNA looked to have everything under control! What happened?!"

Jazz: "One fatal mistake can change the course of a match! And their mistake was underestimating Gregg Hart and Adrian Young!"

Gregg and Adrian gets up and raise each other's arms. They fist bump and hug before celebrating in the ring. Aiden laid out cold on the floor while Edward remained knocked out. We cut quickly backstage to Owens facing a tv, having watched everything unfold. He throws his water bottle and walks off as it cuts back to the arena.

Jazz: "Safe to say Chris Owens is not happy with how KNA handled things here."

Jay: "The Masters of the North now poses a problem, and Chris Owens hates having loose ends to tie up! Gregg & Adrian better enjoy this moment while they can!"

Jazz: "Still to come tonight, a triple header: Ayako VS Alexis Guerrero! Reigns VS Doser! And our main event… King Caesar VS Christian McIntyre!"

We cut backstage to Alexis Guerrero warming up for her march.

She's soon joined by Freddy and a not-too-happy Detrick.

Detrick: "I've been trying to find Mateo all day, and he's nowhere to be found! He should be here helping us instead of running off somewhere!"

Alexis stops warming up and looks at Detrick nonchalantly.

Alexis: "Don't worry about it. Mateo will come through."

Detrick: "How? By cheating again? Some cheap & dirty tactic just like Steel City Showdown?! I'm telling you guys, we can't trust Mateo. He's always been underhanded! He's always looking for a shortcut! He-"

Alexis: "He's still my brother, Detrick! And like it or not, he's still your cousin! And you're sounding like a hypocrite right now."

This shuts Detrick up real quick.

Alexis: "Not too long ago, you fought tooth & nail to make everyone here give Freddy a chance. And believe me, we all know the heinous bullsh*t Freddy's done. But you yourself stood by him when no one else would! And you need to let go of the past and start giving Mateo that same chance!"

Detrick was hesitant to agree. But Freddy pats him on the shoulder.

Freddy: "She's right, man. At the end of the day, regardless of what we did or choose to do, we're all Guerreros. We're familia. And we need to stick together. Through the good and the bad."

Detrick stayed silent for a moment. He sighs and nods.

Detrick: "You two are right. I'm sorry. I've just been stressed with trying to do the right thing while worrying about Kailene being missing. The kids are asking about her being at Apocalypse… and then there's the mess with CJ & Bōryoku that's been pissing me off to no end-"

Alexis pats him on his other shoulder.

Alexis: "Say less. We get it. And speaking about Bōryoku, it's about time we deal with them once & for all…"

Alexis wraps her arms around Freddy & Detrick's necks. She drags them away as the scene fades…

((Ad Break))

We cut backstage to…the ICW Heavyweight Championship. On a chair. Placed against the corner. The camera pans over to reveal Mark Jacobs. Sitting across. Facing his Championship in a corner.

Mark stares intensely into his Championship, his mind lost in thought. Unbeknownst to him, he is soon joined by Jason Sabre.

Sabre: "It's beautiful, isn't it?"

Mark: "Yeah. It is-"

Mark suddenly shot up and looked at Sabre. Jason stood there with a smirk as Mark picked up and clutched his title. He goes to leave, but Jason nonchalantly shoves him back against the seat. He then sits right across from Mark.

Sabre: "Let's talk, 'champ.' Because it appears to me that The Bane of Existence is even more scared about fighting five guys at once."

Mark doesn't say a word back. But his silence spoke volumes to Jason.

Sabre: "Not easy being the top champion, is it? Pressure getting to you. It's setting in, right? Everyday you hold that title, it's open hunting season. And your world starts to crumble around you-"

Mark: "You got it all wrong, Sabre." He says, finally. "I haven't been more prepared to shock the world by beating five pretenders to my title. The only reason I wanted to fight you one-on-one was so I can pin you. One-on-one!"

Sabre: "Really now? Well let me go find Alexis and make it official for tonight! You and me! One-on-one!"

Sabre goes to get up, but Mark gets up and stops him by grabbing his shoulder.

Mark: "I'm not stupid, Jason. That's not happening. The show is already set for tonight. But get this, Sabre."

He gets right in Jason's face.

Mark: "I'm leaving Apocalypse with my title. And I'm making it my mission to personally pin you to do so!"

With that, Mark brushes Sabre to the side and walks off. Jason stands there, watching him leave as his expression turns serious.

We cut back to ringside.

Jazz: "You can feel the tension coming off of Mark Jacobs. Heavy is the head that wears the crowd, especially when it's been declared Open Hunting Season!"

Jay: "I won't lie, Mark Jacobs may not make it out of Apocalypse in one piece, let alone with the championship. But if he does… no question that his legacy as the greatest champion of all time would be cemented. He has everything to lose… but so much more to gain!"

Jazz: "Apocalypse is this week, and everything can change in Philadelphia! But right now, we still have more tag team action to get to!"

Chrome Hearts (by CFO$) plays to a moderate pop. The neon lights flash around… and the Wayne Bros marches out to the ring. There was no dancing, no smiling, just a stern walk in the ring.

"The following is a tag team match scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, at a total combined weight of 341 lbs: 'Derrick & Devin' THE WAYNE BROS!"

Jazz: "The Wayne Bros has not had the best run ever since losing the ICW Tag Titles. They've been on a string of bad luck, but they are back to climb to the top again!"

Jay: "Is it me or do they seem… different? They look so serious, it's actually jarring. I don't know if I like it or not."

Jazz: "Sometimes a change in attitude is what they need. They've been showing a more aggressive side as of late. While it hasn't yielded much results, it has made them much more competitive than before. And they're gonna need that aggression against their opponents tonight!"

As Derrick & Devin waited, the lights dim as the instrumentals of Language is Fatal (by Jedi Mind Tricks) play to moderate boos. Two lone spotlights shine down on Sovereignty with their arms behind their back. But Alexander is the only one dressed to compete. Rodri stands there, in a white shirt, a black blazer, black dress pants, and all white Air Jordans. In the midst of the confusion, Alexander holds up a mic.

Alexander: "Ladies & gentlemen… There has been a change of plans in tonight's endeavors. The Wayne Bros will not be competing against myself and Rodri Montoya!"

Wayne Bros shakes their heads and tells them to get in the ring.

Alexander: "Instead, those two punk kids will face a 'different' form of Sovereignty! One that will expand across ICW and establish our rule of dominance! And it begins tonight! With myself! And the newest member of Sovereignty:

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"The Welsh Wonder of The World: JAMES BLACK!"

Magnus & Rodri step to the side as a third spotlight shines down in between them. After a few seconds, Kingdom Come (by Cold Driven) plays. Under the third spotlight, out walks a stern, slightly jacked 6'2" & 237 lbs Welshman with short brown hair (only on top with the sides being shaved), short brown beard, brown eyes, and pale skin. He is wearing black & white trunks (with a white star on the front), black knee pads, white kick pads (with black patterning around the bottom of it), and white wrist tape on both wrists. He stands between Magnus & Montoya with both his hands behind his back.

Jazz: "What the heck is this!? What is James Black doing here!?"

Jay: "JAZZ! DON'T YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS!? THE WELSH DRAGON IS IN ICW! AND HE'S PART OF SOVEREIGNTY!"

The graphics come back on & the lights turn blue and gray. As they turn on, James and Alexander slowly make their way down the ramp with Rodri following behind. James looks around with a look of disdain to the crowd, slowly making his way down into ringside as he stops in front of the ring. He looks at Alexander, and they make their way up the steps. They wipe their feet and enter the ring, staring at the stunned Wayne Bros.

Jazz: "The Wayne Bros don't seem to know what's going on! They were set to face Alexander Magnus and Rodri Montoya tonight! But everything's been thrown off with the arrival of James Black!"

Jay: "Sovereignty is probably giving them an actual fighting chance, Jazz! We all know Rodri would've snapped both of them in half! Let's see how they fair against James and Magnus!"

Jazz: "The Wayne Bros are former tag champions, so it's no walk in the park for Sovereignty either!"

Wayne Bros goes to the ref and asks what the heck is going on! But he looks at Magnus & Black… and decides to go with the change! Since it's still technically Sovereignty they're facing! The twin brothers did not seem to be happy about that decision. Devin and Magnus leave the ring. The bell rings… and James BLASTS Derrick with a Running Clothesline! He then hits Devin with a Forearm Strike, knocking him out to the floor! He then turns to Derrick kneeling, and he hits a Knee Strike to the face! He then tags Alexander in before rolling to the floor. James starts running around the ring then BLASTS Devin with a Rolling Elbow! In the ring, Magnus grabs Derrick and applies the Queen's Lock (Bridging Double Chickenwing)! At the same time, James picks Devin up on the shoulders and hits the Broken Bullet (Death Valley Driver) into the barricade! Devin was out cold! Rodri, having watched all of this, yells at both of them to break them! James gets back on the apron as Magnus lets go of the hold. Alexander tags him back in, and James lifts Derrick up. Running the ropes, Alexander boots Derrick into James's iconic WDS (Welsh Dragon Suplex)! But they weren't finished yet! They drag Derrick up, lift him in the air, and drop him down with a new team move called the Imperial March (Aussie Open's Coriolis)! James hooks both legs.

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"Here are your winners: SOVEREIGNTY!"

Jay: "JUST! LIKE! THAT! Sovereignty just DOMINATED the former tag champions!"

Jazz: "Good Lord that was fast and efficient from Alexander Magnus and James Black!"

Jay: "They made beating the Wayne Bros look effortless!"

James gets up and stands over Derrick's body. Magnus and Rodri joined him as they all stood with their hands behind their backs. They step over Derrick and walk away while Devin rolls back in. He weakly goes over to his brother as the ref tries to help him up. But Devin shoves the ref out of the way and grabs his brother!

Jazz: "Woah hold on… Did he just push the ref?

Jay: "Yeah… he did, Jazz!"

The crowd gasps. The ref stood there shocked. He asks why Devin did that, and Devin started to go off on him. "We never planned to face James Black!" He says. "What the hell were you thinking!? You didn't even ask if that was okay with us!" The ref tries to say he was looking out for them, but Devin grabs him by the shirt. "You think we can't do this!? You think we're too weak!? Huh!? Are you saying that a pair of former tag champions aren't tough enough?! IS THAT WHAT YOU'RE TELLING ME!?"

Jazz: "Oh they are not happy. They need to calm down."

Jay: "I've never seen the Wayne Bros lash out like this in my life!"

The crowd starts to get concerned with Devin lashing out like this. The ref began to feel uncomfortable as well. Thankfully, Derrick was back up and pulled his brother away. With his back turned, he says something to him with the cameras unable to catch it. The ref approaches them and gives an apology for any problems he may have caused. Derrick and a calmer Devin nod at him…

And they hit him with Double Superkicks!

Jazz: "GOOD LORD!"

Jay: "THEY JUST KICKED THE REF!"

The crowd was STUNNED! Derrick and Devin look down at the laid out ref with hatred and disdain in their eyes!

Jazz: "What's gotten into them! They just wiped out the referee with no hesitation!"

Jay: "How do you defend this, Jazz! How do you defend them from doing what they just did!"

Jazz: "I can't! I know they're upset, but that's no excuse to hit an official! I don't know what to make of this!"

They start to rip off the neon colored bandanas and arm bands before throwing it to the floor! The boos started to rise as they exited the ring and stormed away.

The screen suddenly turns static-y and cuts to black

Location: ?

Time: ?

Subject #2: Damien Crowe

The monitor flips on. The lights flicker on in the same room. This time, Damien Crowe sat at the table with his eyes closed. Soon, the voice of Salem came over the intercom.

Salem: "Hello, Damien. How are we feeling today?"

Damien: "Fine."

There was a long, five-second pause.

Salem: "Is that all?"

Damien: "Yes."

There was another long pause.

Salem: "Why do you think you are here, Damien?"

Damien: "Because I choose to be here."

Salem: "Do you believe you can leave at anytime you wish?"

Damien did not answer. Instead, he lifted his head up and looked at the window in front of him.

Salem: "It's not easy having the free will to choose a path. Existence itself can hang off of who goes left and right. Forward & backward. Up, down, side-to-side. Sometimes, we can even find ourselves lost in trying to find that path. Something you have seen countless times, I assume."

Damien stays quiet.

Salem: "Years of guiding lost souls through the cold embrace of purgatory… all as a lost soul yourself."

At that moment, Damien began to bawl up his fists.

Salem: "Wandering to find your own way out, yet still taking the time to help guide others. Such a selfless act, Damien. And something I can admire myself. But then you can't help but ask 'Do those souls mourn the memory of The Revenant?' Do they ask 'What became of Damien Crowe?' Until you realize a sad truth: No one asks of you."

Damien slams his fists on the table. He puts his head down again as his fists start to shake.

Salem: "Until now."

Damien slowly lifts his head back up.

Salem: "I understand how you feel, Damien. ROGUE understands you. We sympathize with you and your cause. But we are not here to guide lost souls in ICW. We are here to protect the innocent. And punish the ones who have done wrong. And we need Damien Crow to do what others cannot for the greater good. You must leave behind the path of The Revenant. And become our Soulless Assassin."

Damien looked at the window. But before he says anything, there was a loud click coming from the door.

Salem: "But you are a soul born with free will. You may leave at any point in time. Return to your path as the wandering lost soul. And ROGUE will not stop you."

Damien glances at the door. He sits there for what feels like forever, and looks at his hands. But he does not move a muscle.

Damien: "...This is my path. With ROGUE."

Salem: "Is that what you choose to do?"

Damien: "Yes."

Salem: "Then tell me… who are you?"

Damien: "I… am Damien Crowe. And I… am ROGUE's Soulless Assassin."

Damien looks back down. The monitor shuts off. Everything stays black.

((Ad Break))

We cut backstage to catering as crew members helped clean up and put it back together.

At one of the set up tables sat Jason Sabre. He's about to enjoy his meal when a figure approaches him. Everyone scatters out of fear as he looks over and sees Ava Knight. Ava takes a seat across from Sabre, who appears visibly annoyed by her presence.

Ava: "Hello, Ace."

Jason: "Before you start, no I don't know where DJ is. Now do you mind? I'm trying to eat."

Ava: "No, no. I'm not here about that. I want to know if you understand just how bad you're losing at Apocalypse."

Jason: He pushes his plate aside and rubs his face with a groan. "If this is about Warzone, then you need to know that I really didn't care about if I won or not. Because I'm not afraid to fight Revolution or whoever else to be champ."

Ava couldn't help but smile. And to his annoyance, she pulls his plate over and starts eating his food.

Ava: She starts cutting up the food. "You don't care, yet you still agreed to the tag match." Ava takes a small bite and looks back at Jason. "You're a fool for even agreeing to team with Mark in the first place. But more important-" she swallows and keeps eating. "I know deep down, you wanted the easier path of facing Mark one-on-one. And THAT shows just how weak you are, Jason."

Jason: "I was booked. I didn't have a choice-"

Ava: "Wrong again." she says while taking a few more bites. "There's always a choice. You could have chosen to leave Mark for dead at our hands. Make it a Five Way instead of a Six Pack. But you instead chose to stand with him and leave things as they are now."

Ava finishes eating and pushes the empty plate aside. She wipes her mouth with a napkin and looks directly at Sabre.

Ava: "But it won't matter anyway. Regardless of the outcome, the result will always be the same: Revolution stands tall. So I'll leave you with a choice: stand with us, Ace. Or fall with them…" she points around catering to all of the frightened people there. "ALL of them."

With that, Ava gets up and leaves the area. The people soom came back out with a sigh of relief. Jason bangs his head on the table as the screen fades.

We soon cut back to ringside.

Jazz: "I can't help but wonder if Revolution is starting to get in the head of Sabre. In the midst of the DJ hunt, they haven't quite taken their eyes off of Sabre or Mark for that matter."

Jay: "At this point Revolution can do whatever they damn well please! Because I can't think of anyone who can stop them!"

Jazz: "Well, there is a large challenge named King Caesar standing in the way of Christian McIntyre tonight! Let's hope the arena doesn't get torn down during the main event! Right now, let's move on to our next match between Ayako and Alexis Guerrero!"

The lights turn grim as King & Ashley (by My First Story) starts to play to LOUD boos. Purple & blue flames shoot up from the stage as Ayako appears on stage. But she wasn't alone as the rest of Bōryoku stood next to her. Ayako walks down first as the rest follows. They all step into the ring, and Kyoshi takes her coat. She then removes her mask and hands it to CJ.

"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Bōryoku, from Kanagawa, Japan: 'The Princess of Pancrase' AYAKO SUZUKI!"

Jay: "Everytime Ayako steps in the ring, someone's bound to get hurt! And that look… I don't fear evil, but one look into her eyes shows a literal demon inside!"

Jazz: "Ever since Steel City Showdown, Bōryoku find themselves backed into a corner at the hands of La Familia. Hell, Ayako and Alexis have gone at it since Alexis's arrival! Now they're set to finally face off and end things once and for all!"

As they wait, the lights come up with I Like It (by Cardi B) playing. The crowd pops… but nobody walks out! The cheers turn to murmured confusion as people wonder what's going on. Bōryoku continues to stand there and wait. Thirty seconds later, they do see someone walking out. But it's not Alexis… it's Freddy & Detrick carrying weapons!

Jay: "Jazz look! It's an ambush!"

Jazz: "It's not an ambush, Jay! This is retaliation against Bōryoku!"

The crowd pops, but Kyoshi gets pissed! He rolled out and ran at them, but Freddy & Detrick cracked him over the head with some Kendo Sticks! CJ & Katashi soon follow suit, and they get hit as well! The brawl is on, and the crowd is loving it! Multiple officials come out to try and separate them as Ayako watches on from the ring.

But she doesn't see Alexis Guerrero standing on the apron behind her! Ayako soon turns around and gets hit with a Springboard Dropkick! Alexis then scales to the top rope and dives onto the sea of bodies!

Jazz: "Alexis Guerrero just wiped out everyone! It's pandemonium!"

Jay: "You talk about a blindside attack! How is that remotely fair!"

Jazz: "After everything Bōryoku's done?! Turnabout is fair play!"

Alexis gets amped up and helps her Familia up. Freddy & Detrick grabs the tag champs and fights them up the ramp. Once they're gone, Alexis turns to the ring and sees Ayako getting back up. Alexis motions her to come out and fight! Ayako rolls out and charges at her! The two ladies start brawling! The ref watches on, sighs, and rings the bell!

Jazz: "Looks like the referee is letting them fight! And this match is starting outside the ring!"

Alexis and Ayako continue to beat the breaks out of each other as the crowd comes alive. Punches and Forearms get traded between the two bitter women. Ayako grabs Guerrero and knees her in the gut. She drags her towards the apron and tries to smash her face. But Alexis blocks her and instead smashes Ayako's face off the apron. Alexis beats on Ayako until she is nearly down on the floor. She drags her back up and Whips her. But Ayako counterwhips and sends her crashing into the stairs. Ayako rubs her jaw, runs, and hits the Hesitation Dropkick to Alexis against the stairs! She rolls her back in the ring and makes the cover.

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Jazz: "Alexis showing her endurance with a kick out after getting kicked against the stairs!"

Jay: "That blow would've knocked anyone else out!"

Ayako gets up and pulls Alexis by the hair. She forces her on her feet, then cracks her across the jaw with a hard Forearm Shot to the face! Alexis falls against the ropes, holding her jaw. Ayako walks over, but Alexis catches her with a right hook! This puts a smile on Ayako's face, and Alexis fires off more rights and lefts. Ayako eats all of it, and she hits another hard Forearm Smash! Alexis falls forward on her knees, but Ayako drags her over to a corner. She slams her back against it and beats on her repeatedly. Ayako starts slapping Alexis across the face and body similar to her father. She then drags Alexis out and hits the Snapmare. Ayako runs the ropes and goes for the PK…only for "Latina Loca" to catch it! She gets up and spins Ayako fully around. Alexis then hits a Feint Roundhouse Kick into the Corkscrew Roundhouse! Alexis then grabs her and hits a Bridging Straight Jacket Suplex!

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Ayako kicks out, but Alexis doesn't release the hold. She pulls Suzuki up and hits the Straight Jacket Neckbreaker Slam! Alexis gets up and scales the top rope. As the ref asks Alexis what she's doing, Ayako kicks him into the ropes and makes her lose her balance! Alexis slips and crashes between the legs. Ayako gets back up and meets Alexis on the top rope! The Princess of Pancrase back elbows her in the side of the head repeatedly! She grabs Alexis and hits an Avalanche Butterfly Suplex into the Juji-Gatame (Cross Armbreaker)!

Jazz: "Oh no! Ayako has her trapped! Can Alexis find a way out?!"

Jay: "There's no escape for her, Jazz! She should tap out if she wants to save her arm!"

Alexis is withering in pain in the ring as she reaches for the ropes. But a crazed Ayako pulls back on the arm to prevent her from reaching! Fighting and struggling to stay alive, Alexis manages to pull herself up and deadlifts Ayako for a Powerbomb. But Ayako slips down on her feet and traps Alexis in a Standing Guillotine Choke with the body trapped! Alexis felt the air being cut off as Ayako held on tight! But Alexis hooks her arm and lifts Suzuki into the Three Amigos! Alexis makes the cover!

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Alexis and Ayako lay in the ring as the crowd got on their feet! The two rivals soon began to pull themselves up and come face-to-face! Alexis strikes first with a stiff Forearm! Ayako brushes her hair back and fires one of her own! Alexis smirks and hits another one! Ayako hits back! And the two go back and forth with brutal Forearm Shots! But then Ayako blocks and hits a slap that stuns Alexis! "The Princess of Pancrase" then throws out Suzuki style slaps and punches that sends "The Lucha Baddie" to the corner. After a quick throw to the other side, Ayako runs at her! But Alexis runs out and hits a Running Sunset Flip into the corner!

Jay: "The Whiplash from that Sunset Flip nearly knocked out Ayako!"

Ayako rolls out to the floor to try and regroup. But Alexis runs across the ring and hits the Suicide Somersault Senton! The crowd really came alive for The Lucha Baddie after that! Alexis rolls Ayako back in and makes her way to the top! She beats her chest and points to the heavens. And then goes for the Air To The Throne (Frog Splash)... but Ayako got the knees up! Alexis crashes down on them, and Ayako puts her in the Rear Naked Choke! The mood changed as Alexis struggles and fights to break out of it! But Ayako would not relent! Alexis manages to get to her feet, and she backs Ayako into the referee in the corner!

Jazz: "Oh no… the referee is down!"

Jay: "But with La Familia & Bōryoku taken out, it's anyone's game!"

The referee goes down, but Ayako still has the Rear Naked Choke applied! Alexis collapses to her knees and slowly passes out. But someone grabs her and turns her around! Ayako comes face-to-face with Mateo Guerrero holding a chair!

Jazz: "Mateo?! I thought he wasn't here!"

Jay: "I knew it! Those Guerreros are always lying! And he was ready to hit Ayako with a chair!"

Mateo looks ready to swing as Ayako looks at him with murderous intent. But fearing for his life, he tosses the chair aside and starts to back away, but Ayako grabs him by the throat. With the air being choked out of him… Mateo grabs her and PLANTS A KISS!

Jay: "AYE YO!"

Jazz: "WHAT THE HELL!?"

The crowd went BALLISTIC! Ayako stood there in utter SHOCK! Mateo even stood there as he couldn't believe what he just did! He turns back to Ayako… and gets ROCKED by an Open Palm Slap across the face! Ayako then strikes him repeatedly, sending Mateo to the ground! She continues to stomp his head into the ring as he curls up! Ayako then drags him up for the Hime-Driver (Cross-Arm Piledriver)! But then Alexis flies off the top and hits the Meteora to Suzuki! Ayako slowly gets up. But Alexis grabs the chair and BLASTS her over the head!

Jay: "HEY! HEY SHE'S CHEATING!"

Jazz: "The referee didn't see it! Turnabout is fair play!"

The crowd went WILD! Latina Loca tosses it out just before the ref gets back up! She makes the climb to the top again, and she comes down with the Air To The Throne! Alexis hooks the leg!

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"Here is your winner: ALEXIS GUERRERO!"

Jay: "You gotta be KIDDING ME! Those damn Guerreros pulled a fast one AGAIN!"

Jazz: "I… I'm still shocked over what we just saw Mateo do! He… he just pulled Ayako into a kiss! And it cost her the match!"

Alexis lays in the ring feeling exhausted. Mateo rolls back in and helps his sister back up. Alexis looks at Mateo and gives him a hug to a nice pop. Mateo raises her hand in victory… until Ayako SMACKS Mateo in the back with a chair! Alexis turns and ducks a chair swing! She kicks the weapon out of her hands and starts throwing fists! Soon enough, the rest of Bōryoku & La Familia reappears through the side of the ramp. And they're still fighting!

Jazz: "And just when things couldn't get more chaotic! Looks like Freddy & Detrick haven't stopped fighting the tag champions this whole time!"

Jay: "I can tell you that they haven't stopped fighting throughout the entire match! And with most of our officials having been attacked by Revolution, the ones left are struggling to contain both teams!"

The crowd comes alive for all of the brawling taking place! Bōryoku begins to get the upper hand four-on-three. They dump Freddy and Detrick in the ring just as Ayako beats down Alexis! The crowd voiced their displeasure at Bōryoku. Kyoshi goes under the ring and pulls out a stack of chairs. He slides them in the ring and hands them to the rest. They all surround La Famila… Until Mateo hits Kyoshi in the back with a chair!

But it did nothing! Kyoshi and the rest of Bōryoku turn to face Mateo. They start to surround him as Mateo gets ready to fight for his Familia! He swings at them, but CJ catches it and rips the chair away! He grabs Mateo in the Devil's Breath (Cobra Clutch)! Mateo scratched and clawed to break free… and Detrick CRACKS CJ with one of the chairs! The crowd goes NUTS as Cyrus starts swinging at everyone! Freddy & Alexis soon got up and sent them out as well! Bōryoku scatters to the ramp. As Bōryoku regroups, Detrick grabs a mic.

Detrick: "CJ HAWK!"

CJ looks up at Detrick, who had a seething look on his face.

Detrick: "This has gone on long enough! We tried to get some sense into you! We tried to help you, man! But you made your choice when you put your hands on my family!"

The crowd chants for La Familia.

Detrick: "I've tried to do things the right way. Remind you about honor, dignity, respect, the same things that you spent your whole LIFE preaching! But that's not the case with you anymore! So why don't we throw the rules out the window!?"

Detrick points to him.

Detrick: "At ICW Apocalypse! You and Katashi put those Tag Titles on the line against me and Freddy! One last time! But this time we do this with no rules! No restrictions! We do this IN A PHILLY STREET FIGHT!"

The crowd goes NUTS. CJ stands there looking back at La Familia, specifically at Freddy & Detrick.

CJ: "You want another shot at the titles!? In a Philly Street Fight?! You're on! But know that this is your last chance! After this, we're DONE! And I promise you, come Philadelphia, I take what's left of this friendship… and I bury it in the streets of Philly! Along with ALL of La Familia!"

He tosses the mic down as Bōryoku backs away. Freddy & Detrick scream that this ends this weekend while CJ & Katashi hold up the tag titles. And CJ noticeably wraps his arm around Ayako's neck while doing so. As Bōryoku leaves, Detrick looks back at Mateo and raises his arm! In fact, all of La Familia stood proud with their arms raised to a loud pop!

Jazz: "What a Blockbuster announcement! La Familia! Bōryoku! For the tag titles! One last time, but this time in a Philadelphia Street Fight!"

Jay: "La Familia just signed their own death wish! Bōryoku is all about violence! And in an environment like a Street Fight!? Nothing will stop them from inflicting as much pain as they please!"

Jazz: "This time is different! There's no friendship! No trying to save someone who doesn't want to be saved! This is about payback… and about becoming Tag Team Champions! We need to take a quick commercial break! But when we come back… it's Raptor Reigns VS Legacy's Big Van Doser!"

((Ad Break))

We cut back to ringside…

As Bad Man (by Jim Johnston) plays to a nice pop. Out walks Raptor as he stands on the stage, showing off his new attire: a black and white sleeveless shirt (with "BAD MAN" crudely painted over his logo in red), black pants and boots, & black MMA gloves. He cocks his fist and pounds it on the stage floor, causing two pillars of fire to explode from near the stage. He walks to the ring and steps inside, holding up the shaka.

"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Pensacola, Florida, standing 6'5" & weighing 267lbs: 'The Samoan Bad Boy' RAPTOR REIGNS!"

Jazz: "Believe it or not, this is Raptor Reigns's first singles match since the Demolition Derby WAY back at New Beginnings! But this time, there's no Re-Vengeance to back him up. He's now his own man."

Jay: "The last time anyone saw Raptor, he was challenged to a fight by his cousin, Jacob Uso! Even when Jacob attacked him, he still refused to fight him!"

Jazz: "Well Raptor even said he never wanted to hurt Jacob. And he's sticking to that promise. Thankfully for him, he's not fighting Jacob. But a dangerous Legacy member instead!"

As Raptor waits, sirens start to go off. The sound of bombs exploding causes pyro to shoot off on stage. In War And Pieces (by Sodom) plays to moderate boos! From the smoke, out walks Dozer as he beats on his chest and raises the "L" hand sign. He marches to the ring, carrying something, and stares at Raptor. Raptor stood his ground as Dozer slides into the ring. He climbs the turnbuckle with his arms raised again and roars.

"Introducing his opponent, representing Legacy, from Boulder, Colorado, standing 6'6" & weighing 342 lbs: 'The War Mastodon' BIG! VAN! DOZER!

Jay: "Oh ladies & gentlemen we're in for a big one! We got all the meat! We got all the beef! We got all the heavy artillery in this showdown between two super heavyweights!"

Jazz: "This all came about last week when Jacob struck a deal with Legacy, which if he took out Phoenix, then they would beat down Raptor! Jacob handled his part of the deal, but Reigns is no pushover for anyone! Including Big Van Dozer!"

As the two stared down, the ref got ready to ring the bell. But then Doser stops him! He walks over to Raptor and hands him a shirt. "You're one of us." he says. "You belong with people like us." Raptor, confused, takes the shirt and unfolds it revealing it to be a Legacy shirt. The crowd boos as Raptor looks at him. He looks back at the shirt… shakes his head and tosses it back to him! Everyone cheers except Doser. He gets mad and shoves the shirt against Reigns "I wasn't asking!" He yells this time. "Put on the shirt!" Raptor looks down at the shirt one more time… Then delivers an Uppercut to Doser's chin!

Jazz: "Looks like Raptor isn't interested in siding with Legacy!"

Jay: "Reigns is gonna regret that!"

The bell rings as Raptor punches Doser against the corner. He then delivers several big clotheslines to the neck, but Dozer pushes Raptor all the way across the ring! Raptor gets up and runs at him. But he runs into a Big Boot from Big Van, knocking him down! Doser, rubbing his jaw, runs and hits a Diving Senton on Raptor! Raptor groans in clear agony, coughing and wheezing while holding his gut. Dozer makes the cover

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Jazz: "A kickout just at two, but the pain is clearly written all over Raptor's face!"

Jay: "Nearly 350lbs of humanity coming down on anyone could lead to massive damage! Even to someone like Raptor!"

Dozer drags Raptor up by his hair then whips him to the corner. Raptor lands against it, letting out a painful groan. He looks up, and Doser BLASTS him with a Running Corner Splash! Raptor stumbles forward and collapses against him. Dozer holds him up & hits a Belly-to-Belly Suplex Release! Raptor crashes down and rolls out to the floor. Dozer poses with his arms out to a chorus of boos!

He steps out and walks over to Raptor. He picks him up, but Raptor elbows him in the gut! Reigns starts fighting back with big punches. Dozer then stuns Reigns with an Uppercut of his own! He grabs Raptor and lifts him up Vertically, holding him up in the air for several seconds! But Raptor starts punching his way free! He lands behind Dozer and shoves him into the ringpost! Dozer doesn't go down, but he stumbles and leans against the apron. Raptor takes several deep breaths, runs, and hits the Drive-By on Dozer! Dozer falls against the barricade, holding his face. Raptor grabs him and sends Big Van back into the ring. As he starts to get up, The Samoan Bad Boy runs back in, off the ropes, and hits a Leaping Clothesline to take him down! Reigns makes the pin.

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And Dozer launches Raptor off of him!

Jay: "Jazz! Did you see that!? Dozer just lifted Reigns off him like he was a mere pillow!"

Jazz: "Raptor is now realizing that he has to throw everything at Dozer to keep him down longer!"

Raptor was visibly surprised Dozer pushed him off! But he regains his focus and drags Dozer back up. Raptor attempts an Irish Whip, but Dozer doesn't budge. Dozer whips Raptor instead and goes for a Lariat. Raptor ducks it, keeps running, and hits a Leaping Shoulder Tackle! This knocks Dozer against the ropes! Raptor runs again, but Dozer pops him up and hits a European Uppercut out of midair! Reigns got rocked HARD! Dozer grabs his arm and drags him towards the corner! He then runs across, runs back, leaps up… and hits the Vader Bomb down on the Samoan Bad Boy! The crowd shot up to their feet as Dozer made the cover!

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Jazz: "Somehow! Some way! Reigns kicks out of the famous Vader Bomb!"

Jay: "I thought that was it, Jazz! The way the ring shook on impact, I thought he literally squashed Reigns!"

Disbelieved, Dozer looks at the ref, who insists that it was a two count! The War Mastodon gets up and starts stomping down on Raptor! He then drags Reigns seated against the corner. Dozer holds up the "L" sign to more boos. He runs across the ring, charges back, and hits a Canonball… into nothing! Reigns had moved away & Dozer crashed into the corner! Raptor slowly got up while holding his ribs with the crowd cheering behind him! As he does, he sees Dozer start to drag himself up. Raptor runs and hits a Shoulder Block! Dozer starts stumbling around! Raptor runs again and hits a second Shoulder Block! Dozer bounces off the ropes! He falls forward towards Reigns. Reigns then lifts the near 350lbs War Mastodon on his shoulders! The crowd went NUTS as he hit the Samoan Drop! Raptor hooks a leg!

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Jazz: "So close to a three-count! But what power Raptor has to lift that War Mastodon with the pain he's endured!"

Jay: "What more do either man have to do to put the other one down! Who has much more left to give!?"

The crowd comes alive with "RAPTOR" chants! He and Dozer lay in the ring battered & bruised! But they both weren't out yet! Both men start to crawl back up. They soon come face-to-face… and Raptor hits a Headbutt! The crowd cheers as Dozer stumbles back! But he grabs Reigns and hits his own Headbutt! They boo as Raptor stumbles back!

"The Samoan Bad Body" then Boots Dozer in the face! "The War Mastodon" does a slow turn… then hits a Spinning Back Fist across the jaw! Raptor nearly falls over, holding his head! Dozer grabs him and goes for a German Suplex! But Raptor blasts him with multiple back elbows to the head! He then turns and hits multiple Headbutts, causing Dozer to let go! Raptor then goes for another Big Boot… but he gets caught! Dozer spins him around… and CRACKS him with a Discus Lariat! Raptor is taken down badly!

Dozer then drags him spread out near the corner. He climbs up again, this time all the way to the top. He stands up, his back facing the ring, and holds up the "L" sign. Dozer goes for the Vadersault… And RAPTOR ROLLS AWAY, sending Dozer crashing down HARD on the canvas! He tries to push himself back to his feet… but eats a Superman Punch by Raptor! Dozer goes down! Raptor crawls to the corner and waits again. Dozer is slow to rise up again! Reigns looks at his fist and cocks it! Big Van is back up…and he eats a second Superman Punch!Raptor is amped up! He starts getting the crowd on their feet! They all rise for The Samoan Bad Boy! Raptor waits in the corner one last time! He yells for Dozer to get up! The War Mastodon is dazed & confused as he tries to stand! Raptor lets out the Samoan war cry! And…

?: "AYE! AYE YO RAPTOR! OVER HERE!"

The crowd's attention suddenly shifts to the titantron. Raptor turns to see Jacob Uso on the screen. Except he's standing on the porch of a large house!

Jay: "Hey that's Jacob Uso! What is he doing now!?"

Jazz: "I don't know but… but I think that's Raptor's house he's at!"

Raptor's intensity fades as he stands there confused at what his cousin is doing. But Jacob looked pissed, and exhausted.

Jacob: "So this is where you been at, Uce? After leaving me behind? Tossing me aside so you can run with your fake ass former family and get a nicer lifestyle!? YOU CHOSE ALL OF THIS OVER ME!?"

Jacob kicks the front door open. And Jacob Uso starts smashing up EVERYTHING! Holding a bat, he swings it at portraits, lights, tables, everything in his sight!

Jazz: "Wait a minute! This is going too far! That's breaking and entering!"

Jay: "He doesn't care, Jazz! Jacob wants to destroy everything his cousin built!"

The crowd was shocked! In the ring, Raptor looked HORRIFIED! Jacob knocks over a bookshelf, and it shatters into pieces once it hits the floor. Jacob starts picking up random things and breaks it against the wall.

Jacob: "THIS IS WHERE YOU BEEN AT, UCE!? LIVING IT UP WHILE I WAS LEFT TO ROT!?"

Jacob then grabs a tall lamp… and BREAKS THE WINDOWS WITH IT! Raptor was stunned silent, watching his young cousin tear up his home. Jacob then grabs several portraits of his & Raptor's family on the wall. He looks it over… and SMASHES IT INTO PIECES! Jacob then walks over to the fireplace, and sees something that makes him freeze. The camera pans over… To reveal a Black Ula Fala!

Jay: "Jazz! It can't be… is that… what I think it is!?"

Jazz: "Oh no… oh no, no, no! Jacob don't do what I think you're about to do! It's not worth it!"

The crowd all gasp in shock! Raptor starts going MENTAL in the ring! Yelling for Jacob "DON'T DO IT! DON'T YOU BREAK THAT, PLEASE!" Jacob just examines it closer.

Jacob: "Well holy shit. I recognize this. Matt… The Bigger Uce… this was his! When did he give this to you? After they all disowned us!? You told me you didn't want nothin to do with them! And you kept this piece of trash with you this whole time?!" Jacob grips the Ula Fala. "I could break this into pieces RIGHT NOW!"

Raptor was seriously losing it! Tears started to form as his face turned red with rage! Jacob continues to grip it… but then loosened his hold.

Jacob: "Nah. That'd be too easy. I want you to make you suffer, Uce! I want you to feel the pain you made me feel when you abandoned ME!" He holds up the Ula Fala. "So I'm taking this with me… and I'm going to Philadelphia! If you want this back so badly, then meet me there. And fight me at Apocalypse!"

Jacob pockets the Ula Fala and walks out, stepping over several portraits and broken pieces along the way. The titantron then cuts out, leaving Raptor stunned and silent. Barely able to keep himself together, he turns around…

And eats a Flying Runaway Mastodon (Running Shoulder Tackle) from Dozer! Raptor goes down HARD! Everyone suddenly turned back to the match as Big Van then climbed back up top! Wasting no time, he flies off and hits the Vadersault on the Samoan Bad Boy! Dozer could've gone for the pin, but he was not yet through! He pulls up Reigns, lifts him on the shoulder, and DROPS him with the Warhead Driver (Over-the-Shoulder Inverted Piledriver)! Dozer covered Reigns with both legs hooked!

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"Here is your winner: BIG! VAN! DOZER!"

Jazz: "I… I have no words for what just happened! Dozer wins, but the real story is what Jacob Uso just did! Breaking into Raptor's home, trashing everything, and stealing Raptor's Ula Fala! One of the most prized possessions in their culture, let alone their family!"

Jay: "Jacob Uso doesn't care, Jazz! He doesn't care about his culture, his family, the Ula Fala, any of it! All he wants to do is fight Raptor and hurt him!"

Sebastian and Christopher walk out as Doser gets back to his feet. When they enter the ring, Helmsley raises Doser's arm while Flair drops down near Raptor and yells "You should've taken the offer when you had the chance!" Christopher then goes over and takes a mic.

Helmsley: "All of you get a good, hard look at what stands before you right now! We are the standard of Professional Wrestling! Legacy runs the whole damn show!"

The crowd boos heavily while Raptor stumbles away, wiping the tears from his face.

Helmsley: "Like it or not, our blood has built this industry all across the world! Our fathers laid the groundwork for all of those wrestlers in the back to follow! And yet we still don't get the proper respect around here!"

The crowd responds by chanting "LA REBELION!"

Helmsley: "You know what? Let's talk about La Rebelion! On Warzone, Sebastian had a chance to show why he's the next International Superstar! And he was made into a mockery by that jailrat Aguayo!"

The crowd cheers, which annoys Flair.

Helmsley: "But he and Angelica got payback on Training Ground when they schooled Aguayo and that stale bread Alexandra!"

The cheers turns to boos when Flair smiles and "WOOOs."

Helmsley: "Back to Warzone. Brianna Borden, the next ICW Women's Champion, poured her heart out to you all! Even mentions nearly being terminated! And that annoying runt Kirsi mocked her for it!"

Everyone pops, shows their support for Kirsi and the Misfits than Brianna.

Helmsley: "And now my best friend, Carson Michaels, someone who's like a sister to me, is about to step inside a Steel Cage for the first time ever! Against a woman who admitted to wanting to commit homicide! On live television!"

"SOFIA" chants echo all over the arena, which ticked off Helmsley beyond belief.

Helmsley: "Leave it to you braindead incels to support a criminal! The Misfits are criminals! La Rebelion are criminals! They all want to wipe away the Legacy that we all come from! But what they need to realize is that none of this would exist without our families! Their careers would not exist without our families! Our DNA BUILT the house that they all walk through every single day!"

The crowd continue to boo in response.

Helmsley: "There is no future without Legacy! Because there's no future without the past! Legacy represents the past, the present, and the future! And La Rebelion… They represent nothing but a group of criminals, hoodrats, and slumlords-"

?: "¡CÁLLATE PERRO!"

Legacy turns to the stage. And out marches a pissed off Alexis Espinoza to a huge reaction. She gets in the ring and right in Helmsley's face. And before he could say anything, she slapped the mic right out of her hand! And the crowd loves it!

Espinoza: "No! You're done talking! I'm talking now!"

Helmsley looked appalled but stayed quiet.

Espinoza: "Let me remind you something. Hell, let me remind ALL of you this: regardless if I'm behind the desk or not, I still rep La Rebelion! They're MI FAMILIA and I don't take too kindly to anyone who runs their mouths about me and mine!"

"LA REBELION" chants fill the arena.

Espinoza: "We don't care about the future, and we damn sure don't care about the past…" She looks him up and down. "Or who came from it! All we care about is the here and now! And right now, La Rebelion runs it all! It don't matter if it's in the ring or from a desk, we run the show! We make the rules! We own pro wrestling… and everything in it!"

More chants for Espinoza echo through the crowd. Legacy gets angry, but she continues to stare them down!

Espinoza: "Now professionally, I'm supposed to stay neutral and wish you all luck at Apocalypse! But let's be real: everyone know I wouldn't mean any of it. So I'll tell you and Legacy this instead: The Misfits and La Rebelion are putting all of you down at Apocalypse! Sofia's gonna leave Carson for dead in the cage! Brianna's about to get beat so bad she'd wish I'd fire her!"

The crowd gasped when she said that. Doser was pissed, but Sebastian held her back. Helmsley just tensed up. And Ms. Espinoza… takes a few steps back.

Espinoza: "As for you three perros, best believe La Rebelion will get even. And we're sending all of your silver spoon sucking, overprivileged asses crying back to your daddies. She looks at Sebastian. "One way…" And then turns to Doser. "Or another!"

The crowd gets fired up! And unbeknownst to Legacy, the rest of La Rebelion appear outside the ring. She then turns back to Helmsley and shrugs.

Espinoza: "Then again…" she steps back and starts to leave the ring. "I did say La Rebelion only care about the here and now."

With a snap of her fingers, Phoenix leaps on the apron and Helmsley with a Springboard Dropkick! Garza & Aguayo storm the ring and jump Dozer & Flair as well! Espinoza exits the ring and watches the beatdown unfold.

Jazz: "La Rebelion finally got the jump on Legacy! And they are beating the breaks out of them!"

Jay: "What the hell is Ms. Espinoza doing! She needs to break this up!"

Jazz: "She's letting this play out! She wants Legacy to suffer sooner rather than later!"

The crowd is going nuts as the beatdown continues! What's left of security runs out to break this up! But Alexis stops them in their tracks and keeps them from interfering! They were unsure about what to do until Evan Neal runs out and forces them to break it up! Security look at each other… and they decide to stop this brawl! They all yank Legacy out of the ring and back up the ramp! Everyone boos as Espinoza glares at Neal. He confronts her about her actions, to which she replies "I'm getting even." Neal shakes his head and goes to check on Legacy. Meanwhile, Espinoza steps back in and raises La Rebelion's arms to a loud ovation!

Jazz: "Battlelines are slowly being drawn between management! Ms. Espinoza made it loud and clear that she hopes to see Legacy suffer!"

Jay: "You talk about being unprofessional! That was a perfect example, Jazz! She shouldn't have done any of that! Now how can anyone trust anything she has to say to be unbiased!"

Jazz: "She was getting even for all the suffering Legacy put her and her allies through! They should learn by now to NEVER cross Alexis Espinoza!"

((Ad Break))

We cut backstage to Asher Darma pacing back and forth nervously. The rest of Madison Palmer Inc watches him as he makes a call.

Asher: "Still no answer… maybe if I call Will of the Ralston again that he should pick up this time!"

He goes to dial again, but Jade (wearing a gorgeous gold dress) gently takes the phone away and pats him on the shoulder.

Jade: "Asher, you've been trying to call him 67 times already. He's not going to pick up."

Asher: "Ms. Jaded Madison, I promised I would check up on him and the process of his medical recovery. And I worry about his condition!"

Clayton, wearing a super bright orange and yellow three piece suit, walks over to Asher and pats him in the back.

Clayton: "We know, but he's been through much worse. He'll be fine. And when he gets back, we'll be there waiting for him."

?: "Or maybe we can do MPI a favor and send all of you to the ER right now."

All of MPI looks up to see Elijah Holiday standing there with his smirk. Clayton & Jade grew angry.

Clayton: "You and your associates got bailed out tonight! But we'll be ready to end this at Warzone!"

Elijah: "That all sounds well and good, but it would be much more satisfying if I got rid of MPI right here and now."

With a snap of his fingers, MPI found themselves surrounded by the rest of Holiday Promotions (minus Rick Washington). As everyone gets ready to brawl, they are suddenly interrupted by Jason Sabre wielding a chair.

Elijah immediately calls off the attack and backs them away. But Ced and Sabre continue to stare down. Sabre motions for him to make a move, but Elijah tells Ced to wait until Philly. Ced eventually backs off, yelling that it's not over between him and Sabre.

Once Holiday Promotions are gone, Sabre goes to check on Jade and Asher specifically as the scene goes black.

We cut over to the Interview Room with Brandon Andrews.

Brandon: "Ladies & gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time: Katarina Love!"

Katarina walks up to Brandon appearing very serious.

Brandon: "Katarina, it has been made official. You and Spring Tigress will go one-on-one on Warzone: Apocalypse in Philadelphia, a hometown that you both share. What can your friends & family expect from this match between two Philly natives?"

Katarina: "Oh Philadelphia, born and raised. Wrestling is where I spent most of my days. Training, maxin' relaxin' all cool and all- well, you get the idea. Philadelphia holds a special place in my heart… because the moment I got the chance, I got out of that hellhole and never looked back!"

Katarina starts to laugh.

Katarina: "The people there? The 'friends' that I made along the way there? They're all just like Spring Tigress: they're all jealous of my greatness! Weird little girls playing dress-up and pretending to have any sort of value! But in reality, nobody from that city will ever be as great as me! And I plan on proving that when I go back to my old 'home' and embarrass Spring Tigress in front of her family and friends! And I show everyone who the real Queen of the Jungle really is! Check it!"

Katarina flips her hair back, snaps her fingers, and walks off on Brandon as the scene fades.

We soon cut back to commentary.

Jazz: "This weekend is shaping up to be one for the ages! With Apocalypse around the corner, the kickoff will begin with a special Warzone in Philly called 'Warzone: Apocalypse!'

Jay: "That's right, Jazz! And as we just heard announced, we will see two completely different Philly girls collide as Katarina Love takes on Spring Tigress! On top of that, we will see Street Dreams take on the Nation of Violence in a Parking Lot Brawl!"

Jazz: "Not only that, we will see Kirsi Halonen continue to run the gauntlet against Legacy as she faces off against Carson Michaels! And due to the mayhem caused by Revolution earlier tonight, we will now see the long-awaited Eight Man Tag Team Match between Madison Palmer Inc and Holiday Promotions- wait a minute…."

Jay: "Hold on… you're getting this too, right Jazz? Is he insane!?"

Jazz: "I… we've just been told, ladies & gentlemen, that Chris Blade has accepted Adrian Lord's challenge for a rematch at Warzone: Apocalypse! And it's been made official!"

Jay: "He's in no condition to fight! So soon after what he went through tonight!"

Jazz: "Chris Blade only stated one thing: he wants payback on Adrian Lord-"

?: "That's enough!"

The crowd all boo as they see Ray Cobra and Seth Mercer walking out, dressed to compete. But there were some cheers when they saw Danielle Rose is, unfortunately, still with Double DRS. And she appeared very embarrassed to be there. Seth & Ray enter the ring.

Ray: "Listen up! The three of us have something to say!"

The crowd boos in response.

Seth: "Yeah! The three of us don't appreciate being overlooked! We were back there when Revolution beat up catering and ruined most of the food! And worst of all… they took our slot for our Open Challenge tonight!"

Ray: "So guess what! We're not leaving until we get our Open Challenge! So if anyone wants to-"

They are interrupted by Bad Man (by Jim Johnson) playing to a loud pop! Ray and Seth turn to see a pissed off Raptor Reigns marching to the ring. Before they realize it, Raptor slides in and hits a Superman Punch on both guys! Danielle quickly rolls out as Raptor paces back and forth. He grabs Ray and throws him out the ring. He then lifts Seth and drops him with the Day One Driver (Burning Hammer)! Raptor throws Seth out before picking up a mic.

Raptor: "JACOOOOOB!" He shouts. He takes several deep breaths before brushing his hair back. Raptor looks dead at the hardcam. "I love you, Uce. But you broke into my home, and you took something that means the world to me! So now…" Raptor pauses and closes his eyes. The crowd starts chanting his name. And he looks back at the hardcam. "Now I have to break my promise! You want to fight at Apocalypse? Fine! I'll see you Philly, Uce. And I'm coming to beat your ass!"

The crowd went nuts as Raptor dropped the mic. He leaves the ring, but then grabs Ray Cobra and lifts him on his shoulders! He walks over to the announce table… and SMASHES him through it with the Reign of Pain (Attitude Adjustment)! The crowd chants for Raptor as he looks down at Cobra! He then turns and walks off, ignoring Danielle looking at him intrigued and breathless.

Jay: "Raptor has lost it, Jazz! He just took out Double DRS and accepted Jacob's challenge!"

Jazz: "Jacob Uso went too far! He stole something that clearly means the world to Raptor! And now he has to get it back… even if it means he has to hurt the one he loves! We need to get things in order so we'll be right back!"

((Ad Break))

We cut backstage to, once again, Jason Sabre. This time, he's walking backstage and finishing up a granola bar.

Suddenly, the lights flicker and go out. After a couple of seconds, the lights come back on. And standing behind him… is Azriel!

Jason doesn't turn around, but he can still sense Azriel standing there. He turns his head a bit sideways

Jason: "I was wondering when we'd talk. Or are you here to fight?"

Sabre soon turns to face the cold glare of Azriel. But his burning spirit would not back down. The two stood there for what felt like hours, waiting to see who would make the first move.

Azriel: "There's a greater threat out there." He finally says. "Those four should not be focusing on you. If they want to survive, then all should be afraid… of ME! The crown… The title… it will belong to me. And I will crush everyone that gets in my way!"

The lights flicker off once again. They come back on, and Azriel's gone. Jason stays silent as the feed fades to black.

We then cut back to ringside.

Jay: "Jazz, I hate to admit it, but Azriel's right. We should all be terrified of that guy. ESPECIALLY if he wins the Heavyweight Title!"

Jazz: "No arguments here! ICW Apocalypse is shaping up to be a show to remember, ladies & gentlemen! It's been made official: Raptor Reigns will indeed go one-on-one with Jacob Uso! And the ICW Tag Titles will be on the line as CJ Hawk & Katashi Suzuki will face off against Freddy Escobar & Detrick Cyrus one last time… in a Philadelphia Street Fight!"

Jay: "That's not the only title on the line! Brianna Borden is set to face Daria St. Leger for the ICW Women's Title! But if Daria doesn't show for whatever reason, then she will be stripped of the title and have it awarded to Brianna! Not only that, we will see Legacy & La Rebelion square off in Six-Man Tag Team action! If it's anything like what we just saw, it's gonna be madness!"

Jazz: "But that all pales in comparison to our Double Main Event! First, it's the rematch the world has been begging for: Carson Michaels & Sofia Reynoso one-on-one! This time… they'll be locked inside a STEEL CAGE! And finally, the second of our Double Main Event, it's open hunting season on Mark Jacobs! As he will have to face Jason Sabre, DJ Kingston, Ced, Christian McIntyre, AND Azriel in a Six Pack Challenge for the ICW Heavyweight Championship! And not only that… it's going to be tough for us to say… but ICW Apocalypse will be the final show that Jay Masters and myself will be at the desk calling for ICW."

Jay: "It's been a hell of a ride, ICW. And we plan on going out in style! But we're not done here yet! We still have one match left to call on Battlefield!"

Jazz: "That's right! Cause right now, King Caesar will go one-on-one with Christian McIntyre!"

Notorious Thugs (by Notorious BIG) starts to play to MAJOR boos! Out marches King Caesar as he storms his way to the ring. He climbs up and steps over the ropes. He then removes his coat and stands in the corner with his arms folded.

"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, representing Generation M, from Brooklyn, New York, standing 6'8" & weighing in at 285 lbs: 'The King of Beasts' KING CAESAR!"

Jazz: "Revolution turned ICW upside down trying to hunt down DJ Kingston for attacking Ava Knight! Going so far as to disrupt the Eight Man Tag Match that would've taken place earlier! Now, they find themselves having to deal with Kingston's heavy hitter in King Caesar!"

Jay: "This is the biggest challenge McIntyre has to face so far! And I have to believe that somewhere, DJ gave the order to Caesar to not let McIntyre make it to Apocalypse!"

As Caesar waits in the corner, the Revolution siren goes off to a HUGE pop! Indestructible (by Disturbed) plays, and Christian storms out alone, pissed as all hell. He marches to the ring, rolls in, and stands in the opposite corner across from Caesar.

"Introducing his opponent, representing Revolution, from Glascow, Scotland, standing 6'5" & weighing in at 255 lbs: 'The Bloodborne' CHRISTIAN MCINTYRE!"

Jay: "As I said earlier already… WE GOT ALL THE MEAT! WE GOT ALL THE BEEF! But this time… we GOT TWO MONSTERS ABOUT TO TEAR THIS ARENA IN HALF!"

Jazz: "McIntyre & Clay Marrow scored the biggest win of Revolution's careers against Mark Jacobs and Jason Sabre back on Warzone! But this is physically McIntyre's largest competition he's ever faced! Overshadowed by about three inches and outweighed by a good 30lbs, Christian is physically at a disadvantage! But with the rage he has inside, I'm worried King Caesar will be the victim of Revolution tonight!"

Jay: "I hope they reinforced the ring! Because it's about to get destructive!"

The moment the bell rings, Caesar & McIntyre explode out of the corner! They collided… and Caesar took down McIntyre! Christian rolls to a corner to regroup. Caesar starts hitting him with body shots to the gut and ribs. He then grabs McIntyre and HEAVES him across the ring!

Jay: "DID YOU SEE THAT, JAZZ! CAESAR JUST THREW HIM LIKE HE WAS NOTHING!"

Jazz: "It's not everyday Christian is overpowered!"

The crowd was SHOCKED at seeing McIntyre get flung across the ring! He falls out to the floor and struggles to get back up. Caesar walks over and grabs McIntyre by the hair. He tries to lift him up, but "The Bloodborne" grabs his head and pulls him to the ropes. Caesar stumbles back, and McIntyre grabs his legs. He yanks Caesar out to the floor and slams his head against the ring post! Caesar stumbles back, and Christian again slams his head against the post! Caesar falls against the barricade, holding his head. Christian steps back and walks the other way. The walk turns into a jog, then into a full blown sprint… and McIntyre POUNCES CAESAR THROUGH THE BARRICADES!

Jazz: "OH MY GOD!"

Jay: "GOOD LORD, JAZZ! MCINTYRE JUST WIPED OUT CAESAR!"

Everyone went BALLISTIC! Caesar pulls himself out of the rubble and lets out a loud shout! He stumbles back, cracking his neck, and drags Caesar out of the rubble. He rolls Caesar back in the ring and scales back up. He looks to hit the Killshot (Diving Battering Ram Headbutt), but Caesar CATCHES HIM WITH THE LION'S CLAW (Knockout Punch)! Christian is knocked out cold! But Caesar collapses against the corner! He gets up and lets out a roar himself! Caesar lifts him over the shoulders, looking for the Lion's Roar (Fireman's Carry into a Jackhammer)! But McIntyre fights out and lands behind! He backs against the ropes, runs, and hits the Pounce! But Caesar side steps… and McIntyre POUNCES THE REFEREE!

Jazz: "OH NO! The ref is out!"

Jay: "NOT AGAIN!"

The ref crashes out of the ring! Christian looks down, but he turns around and sees Caesar attempt the Lions's Claw again! Christian ducks it and hits a German Suplex! He then hits Double, Triple, and Quadruple Suplexes! The crowd was going nuts! Caesar struggled to get back up! But Christian makes his way back to the top! Once Caesar was up, McIntyre leaps off and hits the Killshot! Both men were down in the ring! Christian was slow to rise up. But commotion was happening within the crowd! Suddenly, someone wearing a Revolution hoodie hops over and runs into the ring! He takes the hood off, and reveals to be DJ Kingston!

Jazz: "IT'S DJ KINGSTON! HE'S HERE!"

Jay: "HE FOOLED EVERYONE AGAIN!"

DJ waits for Christian to get back up! He looks for Kingston Paradise… Until someone yanks him out the ring! DJ turns around and comes face-to-face with someone wearing an Astonishing Ace hoodie! DJ removes the hood… and reveals him to be Sai Russo! The crowd goes NUTS as Sai just stands there! DJ looks at him, scoffs, and turns to walk off. But he turns to face his worst nightmare: the rest of Revolution, wearing matching Astonishing Ace hoodies!

Jazz: "REVOLUTION IS HERE! THEY TRAPPED DJ!"

Jay: "DJ GET OUT OF THERE!"

The crowd popped HUGE! DJ looks like he's seen a ghost! Ava smirks while Clay said "You really didn't think we'd see this coming? You're in trouble now, Kingston!" DJ steps back… and he tries to strike Ava! But Ava blocks and hits him back! And Clay hits the Close Up (Trouble in Paradise)! He films the knocked out DJ, but he didn't see Caesar getting back up! He grabs Clay by his hair and deadlifts him in the ring! Clay clutches his back, but Caesar Gorilla Presses him high in the air! He then HEAVES him into a crowd of Revolution fans!

Jazz: "GOOD LORD! HE JUST TOSSED CLAY MARROW INTO A CROWD OF PEOPLE!"

Jay: "CAESAR JUST TOOK OUT A CHUNK OF THE REVOLUTION!"

The rest of the arena couldn't believe what they saw! Ava and Sai run over to check on him! Caesar turns back around- BATTERING RAM HEADBUTT BY CHRISTIAN! McIntyre turns to see Clay laid out, and he gets PISSED! Christian grabs Caesar and lifts him over the shoulder! The crowd all got up as McIntyre marched around the ring! He runs and hits the Final Resting Place (Over the Shoulder Powerbomb)! Caesar was nearly knocked out! So McIntyre puts him in a Pumphandle, pulls back, and hits a BRUTAL Lariat into the Bloodrush (Pumphandle STO)! He hooks both legs as Ava rolls the ref back in the ring.

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"Here is your winner: CHRISTIAN MCINTYRE!"

Jazz: "My god that was CHAOS! But Christian McIntyre just laid out King Caesar and picked up a HUGE win!"

Jay: "My God what power, Jazz! Christian just proved he's more than ready for the Six Pack Challenge and for the Heavyweight Title!"

The crowd were on their feet for McIntyre, who looked exhausted and sore. He gets back up with his arms raised. But then, he turns around and sees a weakened DJ unknowingly roll back in the ring! DJ held his head, looked up, and saw Christian standing over him! The crowd begs for McIntyre to murder Kingston! DJ tries to scramble, but Christian grabs him by the neck!

And then Icon (by Jaden Smith) plays! Christian looks up to see Ced and Elijah Holiday walk out with the rest of Holiday Promotions! McIntyre tosses DJ aside as they surround the ring! And they all immediately swarm Christian! He tries to fight back, but the numbers game plus having just completed was too much for him to handle! The crowd starts to chant for Sabre…

And Weight of my Pride (by Pay Money to My Pain) plays to a THUNDEROUS pop! Out runs Jason Sabre, along with the rest of MPI! They storm the ring, with Sabre going right after Ced!

Jay: "WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING!?"

Jazz: "IT'S PANDEMONIUM!"

As Holiday Promotions fight off MPI and Sabre, the lights suddenly cut out! Nothing happens for a few seconds… And then FIRE SHOOTS UP FROM THE CORNERS! And standing in the middle is AZRIEL!

Jazz: "IT'S AZRIEL! AZRIEL IS HERE TO FIGHT!"

Jay: "OH GOD NO!"

The crowd are LOSING it as Azriel immediately cleans house on everyone! He knocks out Asher and Tate! He turns Trey and Luke inside out with Double Clotheslines! Clay tries to run in, but he gets kicked out of the ring! Koji & Gambler try to double team him, but Azriel grabs them and sends them both out the ring! He then gets attacked by Caesar & Roger Stone! But Azriel fights back to a big reaction! He grabs both of them by the necks and hits an all-powerful Double Chokeslam!

At the same time, Jason hits the Greatest Dropkick Ever on Ced, knocking him out of the ring! He soon gets up and comes face-to-face with Azriel! "HOLY SHIT" chants fill the arena as they stare down! Sabre looks into the soulless eyes of Azriel and smirks! He raises both the gun signs…

And POUNCE BY MCINTYRE!

Jay: "OH MY GOD! MCINTYRE JUST TOOK OUT SABRE!"

The crowd are losing it! It's deafening in the arena as McIntyre slowly looks up at Azriel! Azriel stares back, his expression unchanged! They soon come face-to-face… AND THEY START THROWING PUNCHES! THE FIGHT IS ON! Neither man budges at first, but Azriel starts knocking Christian back with brutal Uppercuts! But Christian ducks him, sprints across, and BLASTS AZRIEL WITH THE BATTERING RAM HEADBUTT! The crowd couldn't believe it! McIntyre then rips off his shirt, grabs Azriel up… and just like Caesar… HITS THE FINAL RESTING PLACE!

Jazz: "HOLY HELL CHRISTIAN JUST LAID OUT AZRIEL!"

Jay: "BUT HE BETTER LOOK OUT FROM BEHIND!"

McIntyre lets out a loud scream! He turns around- CED CUTS CHRISTIAN IN HALF WITH THE CREEPING DEATH (Spear)! He then grabs him and tosses him out in front of Ava & Sai! Ced turns around to see Sabre laid out in the ring! Ced back up against the corner and waits for the Ace to get back up! Ced goes for Creeping Death again- DJ HITS THE KINGSTON'S PARADISE (Running Blockbuster) ON CED! The crowd showers him with boos as he kicks Ced out near Elijah! DJ then turns to Sabre and smirks! He starts doing Sabre's gun taunt as he looks to hit Kingston's Paradise again! He runs… RIGHT INTO A JUMPING COMATOSE FROM MARK!

Jazz: "IT'S MARK! MARK JACOBS IS HERE!"

Jay: "HE'S REMINDING EVERYONE WHO THE TOP GUY IS IN ICW!"

Mark throws DJ out the ring next to Caesar! He holds up the Heavyweight Title to LOUD boos! "I'M THE CHAMPION!" He screams. "AND NO ONE IS TAKING THIS FROM ME!" He slowly turns to face Sabre, still trying to stand. "Not even you…" Mark tells the Ace as he grabs him. Mark hooks both arms and goes for the Baneful Ways (Lifting Double Underhook DDT into an Inverted DDT)! And just like in Steel City Showdown… JASON COUNTERS IT RIGHT INTO THE FINAL BLOW (RKO)! The crowd goes INSANE as Sabre gets back up! And he takes the tile and holds it over his head to a LOUD ovation!

Jazz: "Jason Sabre! The last man standing! Will this be what we see come Apocalypse!? The Ace Of Pro Wrestling as the ICW Heavyweight Champion!?"

Jay: "It's a long shot, but Jason Sabre would be the type to get it done somehow- WAIT A MINUTE! HE'S BACK UP!"

Jazz: "OH NO! DON'T TURN AROUND, SABRE!"

The crowd starts losing it again… because AZRIEL IS BACK UP BEHIND HIM! The Ace can sense a disturbance as he drops the title! He turns around, looking to swing at Azriel, but AZRIEL GRABS HIM AND HITS DEATH'S EMBRACE (End of Days)! Azriel takes the title and raises it! "AZRIEL" chants fill the arena as we see all of the bodies scattered around and his soulless eyes looking at the championship!

Jay: "FORGET SABRE! AZRIEL IS THE ONE WHOSE DESTINED TO TAKE IT ALL. BECAUSE NOTHING CAN STOP HIM!"

Jazz: "WILL THIS BE WHAT AWAITS EVERYONE AT APOCALYPSE!? CAN AZRIEL WIN IT ALL! CAN JASON? CHRISTIAN? CED? KINGSTON? CAN MARK SURVIVE OPEN HUNTING SEASON? WE'LL FIND OUT AT ICW APOCALYPSE! UNTIL THEN, THIS HAS BEEN JAZZ CONWAY & JAY MASTERS SIGNING OFF FOR THE LAST TIME ON BATTLEFIELD! WE'LL SEE YOU ALL IN PHILLY! UNTIL NEXT TIME!"

Recap

Match 1) ICW International Championship: Chris Owens (c) VS Chris Blade

Winner: Chris Owens via pin-SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE

Match 2) Kings of a New Age (Edward Mercury & Aiden Remington III) VS Masters Of The North (Adrian Young & Gregg Hart)

Winners: Masters of the North via pin

Match 3) Wayne Bros (Derrick Wayne & Devin Wayne) VS Sovereignty (Alexander Magnus & James Black) (w/Rodri Montoya)

Winners: Sovereignty via pin

Match 4) Ayako Suzuki (w/Bōryoku) VS Alexis Guerrero (w/La Familia)

Winner: Alexis Guerrero via pin

Match 5) Raptor Reigns VS Big Van Dozer

Winner: Big Van Dozer via pin

Match 6) King Caesar (w/DJ Kingston) VS Christian McIntyre (w/Revolution)

Winner: Christian McIntyre via pin

Next time on ICW Warzone: Apocalypse

–Live from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it's the Kickoff to ICW Apocalypse

–The ICW Panel breaks down all the matches on ICW Apocalypse!

–R.O.G.U.E takes a deep look into Kailene Starr

–Holiday Promotions (Tate Williams, Trey Gold, Roger Stone, & Rick Washington) VS Madison Palmer Inc. (Asher Darma, Luke Gray, Koji Yoshida, and The Gambler)

–Spring Tigress VS Katarina Love

–Nation of Violence (Michael Chaos, Brian Ravage, and Jenny Ace) VS Street Dreams (Niko Tuala, Vai Tuala, & Shay Sykes)-PARKING LOT BRAWL

–Chris Blade VS Adrian Lord II

–Kirsi Halonen VS Carson Michaels

A/N: What a way to celebrate my 28th birthday today. I wanted to get this to you guys ASAP so I can enjoy the rest of today. Consider this my way of saying thank you for being part of my life for so many years. I appreciate everyone's support for reading this, and I hope you guys come out of this with some form of enjoyment, big or small. Thank you, truly. And I'll see you guys on Warzone.