McDaniel "Welcome again to another high-flying action packed PWA telecast."

Rentfro "He means welcome to the show."

McDaniel "Another round of Who's the Man qualifiers will be on tonight along with two title matches and a non title match involving our World Champion."

Rentfro "Let's get right to the action."

Announcer "Coming first to the ring, Chihiro!"

[Sucks by Slipknot plays as he heads to the ring.]

Announcer "And now, it's Showtime!"

[The lights go out, and "What If" by Creed hits. Maroon fireworks shoot up from the entrance way for about thirty seconds. Then as the vocals start in "What If" Showtime comes out with Sarah by his side. He wears a sleevless shirt witht the sides cut on it so it is like a pancho. The shirt is black and has the Showtime dragon on the front of it. He wears black trunks with maroon and white barbwire going everywhere on the trunks. Sarah is wearing a maroon tight t-shirt and leather mini skirt. As they walk down the ramp fireworks go off by the side of each of them.]

McDaniel "And what's going on now? Showtime is running to the ring as if his shorts were on fire, he's yelling and waving his hands all over the place."

Rentfro "He slides into the ring and the ref sounds for the bell. What a weird start. Now what's he .. he's gesturing to Chihiro. I think he's saying 'Look at my finger … look at my thumb. Look at my fist .. gee your dumb?"

McDaniel "Showtime laid him out with a punch, he goes down and hooks the leg. Showtime gets the three count before Chihiro knew what hit him!"

Rentfro "Well now, that was an interesting ploy. But it's something that you could only use once I think."

McDaniel "True, but once may be enough."

Announcer "Being accompanied to the ring by Chamelion, she is Psycho Sandra!"

["Sikamikaniko" by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers plays, and she walks out with Chamelion wearing a red plastic swimsuit-type outfit. She does round off's down the ramp and gets to the ring. Chamelion goes up first and opens the ropes so she can get in. Sandra gets in and starts tossing aout jalepenos to the audience.]

Announcer "And her opponent, accompanied by The Rage and Phoenix, they are MoA, Darren Ridel!"

["Master of Puppets" hits the PA as blue strobe lights hit a dim arena. Ridel emerges, the 'Hurt Styk' resting on his shoulder, The Rage and Phoenix step out by his side. He calmly strides to the ring, and drops his ankle-length trench-coat upon entering. He glares at Sandra through his navy blue-framed Oakleys, and awaits the bell.]

[The bell rings and Sandra starts circling Ridel, watching for any sudden move he may make. Ridel does nothing, only watches Sandra as she makes her way around him. Sandra lunges at her opponent, forcing him to step back in defense, then returns to circling him. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Sandra reaches out and quickly slaps Ridel across the face. A deep scowl crosses Ridel's face as he slowly reaches up and touches the spot where he was slapped. He begins casually walking toward Sandra, who backs up against the ropes. From the outside, The Rage grabs Sandra by the leg, distracting her just long enough for Ridel to grab her from behind and send her to the mat with a monstrous Belly to Back Suplex!

As Sandra lays on the canvas, Ridel capitalizes by stomping her repeatedly in the mid-section. Sandra does everything she can to block the attack, but to no avail. Eventually, Ridel stops the punishment and turns to scowl down at Chamelion. Sandra seizes the moment and quickly rolls Ridel up...

1...2...Kickout!

Sandra immediately gets to her feet, and as Ridel is doing the same, she kicks him across the head, sending him back to the mat. Ridel slaps the canvas in frustration and starts to get to his feet again. Again, Sandra kicks him down. Ridel's face is turning red from a combination of the kicks and frustration. He once again starts to get to his feet, and Sandra is there again with another kick. But this time, Ridel grabs her leg and flips her back. Amazingly, Sandra defends the move by performing an astonishing backflip, landing on her feet.

Ridel stands back up and the two wrestlers stare at each other before Sandra breaks the 'silence' by charging Ridel. She jumps into the air and sends Ridel to the mat with a strong flying head scissors! Ridel lays dazed as Sandra makes her way over to him. As she reaches down, Ridel grabs her arm and stands up. Sandra repeatedly pounds Ridel's arm to force him to let go, but he seems not to feel it. Ridel lifts her up for a sit down powerbomb but she manages to shift her weight up and forces Ridel back and crashes to the ground. Sandra reaches back to grab Ridel's legs and gets a two count. Sandra rushes to the ropes, does a cartwheel and catches Ridel across the mouth as he stands up. She zips in behind him, locks and arm around his neck and starts to punch away. Ridel bends his legs under him and manages to stand up, taking her off the ground with him. He puts a headlock on her and whips her to the mat and follows up in the same motion with a sharp knee to the temple.

Ridel heads for the top rope and launches the For the Glory splash and connects solidly. The ref starts to count.

1 .. 2 .. 3. The match is over. Ridel leaves the scene with his partners as Chamelion gets into the ring to check on Sandra.

Announcer "Coming to the ring first, Panzadissssse!"

[The NAP Theme Music begins to blare over the speakers as Panzadise stands on the entrance ramp. He looks over the crowd grinning as he begins to make his way down to the ring. Fans reach to get their hands on Dise, but he smirks and pays little attention to the reaction. He then enters the ring, and stands dead center. Dise looks over the crowd, shrugs, and throws the NAP sign into the air. The places explodes as red and silver Flames shoot From all Four turnbuckles.]

Announcer "And now. Ehm Vee Pee!"

[Lights start to flash on and off. Blue flares shoot up in the air as MVP appears to a tremendous pop. He plays to the corwd as he walks smoothly down to the ring. He circles the ring slapping the fans' hands and when he gets to the announce table he stands on it and points out to the crowd. He gets down, climbs onto the apron and hops over the ropes as he walks to the middle of the ring. He does a taunt as a blue pyro goes off behind him.]

McDaniel "Alright, let's get this going. The bell sounds, the circle each other … what now?"

[The lights go out, and an eerie 'Undertaker' like theme echoes over the loudspeaker. Raizzor enters the staging area, his dark cloak surrounding him.. encasing him in it's folds. He stands there and just watches. MVP is at the ropes yelling at Raizzor to bring it, not wanting to wait for their own match. Panzadise sneaks up behind MVP and rolls him over for a small package. MVP's legs flail about but the pin holds and Panzadise wins.]

McDaniel "Well now, two quick matches tonight."

Rentfro "I doubt the winners minded. They get to move on you know."

McDaniel "Really …."

Rentfro "Oh yeah."

Announcer "Coming to the ring, accompanied by the Judge, the Executionerrrrrrrrr."

[The thud of an axe hitting a block of wood is heard. The arena goes to red and "Blood on the World’s Hands" by Iron Maiden hits. The Executioner walks out, followed by the Judge to boos. They make their way down to the ring. Executioner slides in as the Judge climbs in. They go to a corner and talk strategy before the match begins.]

Announcer "Coming to the ring next from Santa Claire, San Francisco."

[The lights dim suddenly and Styx's entrance music hits the arena PA system.]

Announcer "...Standing at six-feet six-inches, and weighing in at 260-pounds! He is a second-generation wrestler. He is Marcus Collllllins!!"

[A spiraling array of lights erupt from behind the curtain. As this happens so too does Collins move

out to stand atop the rampway, but not another moment passes before a waterfall of sparklers

descend upon him, bathing his body in a sulfuric fury...]

[Another moment passes as he stands inside the sulfuric storm. A prayer is given...it's unknown and goes unanswered as finally he emerges from beneath the waterfall...]

[Collins, dressed in a pair of gray tights, black elbow and knee pads, and a white t-shirt looks out to the crowd and smiles. He takes a another moment to look to the fans, grins wider, and finally takes off for ringside. Marcus finally takes off to ringside at a jog. He hits ringside, jumps to the apron, and starts a one handed vault over the top rope, but as he reaches the peak of his vault he stills his body into a perfect one armed hand stand. He remains this way for only a second then he finally drops into the ring landing on his feet. The fans boom around him as he leaps to a turnbuckle and acknowledges them once again. Collins' music dies down, and he hops down off the apron...]

McDaniel "Another Grizzly Beer title defense."

Rentfro "Those MoA guys sure know how to party."

McDaniel "How would you know?"

Rentfro "I read the internet news sites."

[The bell rings, Collins moves in for a strike but the Executioner droops down, scoops up Collins and gets an early face first airplane toss. This shakes Collins up a bit, but it doesn't slow him down as he flips to his feet and stands in a crouch. Executioner tries to advance but is kept at bay with a few quick thrust kicks catching him on the shin. Collins looks as if he's about to head to the ropes but shifts around and sweep kicks the Executioner to the mat. He then follows up with a somersault leg drop across the body. Collins gets up to his feet quickly again."

McDaniel "Smart move, too early for the pin."

Rentfro "He just wants people to take more pictures of him."

[Collins tries a roundhouse but the Executioner catches the leg, turns into his body between Marcus' legs and slams him down to the mat in a half samoan drop, rolls him over and slaps on an ankle lock.]

Rentfro "The Executioner may have been a little lost in the ring because Collins' didn't have far to reach for the ropes to break the hold."

[The Executioner gets up and backs off. While the ref watches him, the Judge walks over pulls Collins partially out of the ring and hits an elbow to his forehead. The Judge then calmly walks back to the corner. Collins is standing up next to the ropes now as the Executioner charges in. Collins ducks and lifts the Executioenr over the rope, but the Executioner winds up on the side apron on his feet. Collins moving quickly jumps up, hits the Executioner square in the chest with both feet, pushes off, hits the mat in a roll and hops up. Meanwhile the Executioner crashes to the floor. Collins waits for the Executioner to get to his feet and runs to the ropes. It looks like the Executioner is ready for him but Collins grabs hold of the top and second rope, swings himself through them and back to the ring. The Executioner grabs vacant air. Collins grabs hold of the top rope with both hands and catapults himself over and hits a suicida cross body block. Collins straddles the Executioner and starts to punch him in the head. With the fifth punch he lifts his fist up high, looks at it and then takes the punch. The Executioner manages to stop it with his palm, grabs hold of his shoulders and pulls him in for a headbutt. This knocks Collins off and to the floor. The Executioner gets up garbs Collins and tosses him into the ring.]

McDaniel "I would have thought that the Executioner might have been more comfortable out of the ring."

Rentfro "You can't win the title unless you're in the ring."

McDaniel "You've been doing some more reading I see."

[Collins is up by the time the Executioner gets in the ring. Collins runs and jumps for a huricarana, the Executioner isn't going down, he falls back for a flapjack on the ropes, but Collins grabs the ropes with his arms stretched out to stop the impact. The Executioner then grabs hold of Collins' legs and yanks him out of his grip so Collins hits the mat face first. The Executioner rolls him over for a pin but only gets a one count. The Executioner picks him up by the neck, gets him in a lock and signals for a DDT, Collins manages to swing his feet out in front of him and pull the Executioner down for a small package. He gets a two count before the Executioner kicks out. They are up and they circle each other. The Executioner charges in and Collins tries to side step out of the way but the Judge is holding onto his ankle. The Executioner levels Collins with a huge clothesline and sends him tumbling to the floor. The judge walks over and starts to stomp on Collins, but that has little effect. The Executioner who has been enjoying watching the Judge get in a few kicks is now watching Collins get up as he starts to chase the Judge around the ring. The Executioner hops down and starts to chase Collins. Collins slides into the ring and runs to the other side off the ropes. As the Executioner slides into the ring, Collins come at him with a baseball slide to the face. The Executioner tumbles to the floor and rubs his jaw.]

Rentfro "In and out, in and out …."

McDaniel "Something you know nothing about."

Rentfro "What do you .. Hey, who's that on the ramp?"

McDaniel "Why, that's .. Chamelion."

[Collins scans around and his eyes fall on Chamelion up top the ramp. He doesn't go after him, but he does acknowledge his presence.]

McDaniel "Chamelion. He's next in line for a Grizzly Beer title shot. He must be scoping out the competition."

Rentfro "My sources say that the next challenger after him has won a belt or two already, possibly even the Grizzly Beer belt itself."

McDaniel "That must have been some fortune cookie."

[Collins slight hesitation allows the Executioner to get back in the ring cleanly. The two men lock up in the middle of the ring. Executioner with an arm bar, Collins flips over his arm putting a reverse arm bar on the Executioner, The Executioner with an elbow to Collins head, turns, grabs Collins by the shoulders, rears his head back for another headbutt, Collins ducks, swings around behind Executioner, slaps on a full nelson but gets a heel bewteen the legs for his effort. The Executioner follows up with a swinging neck-breaker. The Executioner puts on a clover leaf which the ref asks Collins' if he taps out. Marcus is shaking his head no. Collins turns his body over to one side and kicks out of the hold. The Executioner takes Collins be the wrist and whips into a corner. Collins hits hard. The Executioner runs in for a shoulder block, Collins drops down to the mat and oushes off the ringpost with his feet between the legs of the Executioner. He hops up and when the Executioner turns to face him he is hit with the Daybreak.]

Rentfro "Poetry in motion."

McDaniel "Please … Collins has the three count and retains the title. Now let's see what Chamelion thought about … he's gone."

Rentfro "I guess he saw what he needed to."

****

--Static--

[There is a shot of Nina walking down the hall back stage. We see her speaking with someone in a black trench coat, his back is to us and we can not see his face. She looks to see if anyone is looking, and directs him into a nearby room.]

--Static--

SPIDER vs. NIGHTSTRYKER

Announcer "He is a member of the MoA, hailing from Chicago, weighing in at 254 pounds and standing at 6'4", he is one half of the Creatures of the Night and the challenger for the Intercontinental belt … Nightstryyyyyyyker!"

[The sound of thunder is heard throughout the arena. The lights slowly dim, but before they completely go out, a flash of lightning hits the ADCtron as white fountain pyros go off next to the entrance. Blue smoke emanates from the back as Nightstryker walks casually through the smoke to the ring.]

McDaniel "So, we have the challenger. We know who holds the belt. But who's the referee that the commissioner picked?"

Rentfro "Does that tell you?"

[Rentfro points to the ADCtron. The screen is filled with a close up of Sirus' face holding onto 'Al'. 'Al' is waving to the nice people in the seats. 'More Human Than Human' blasts over the speakers and the two friends hit the stage with Grifter in tow tossing out foam Brothers Grimm hats. They both have on referee shirts ('Al's is a little smaller than Sirus') and Sirus is wearing jeans. A fresh 'L7' is on his forehead and the Undisputed title is around his waist. They head to the ring and high fives a bunch of people on the way. He slides into the ring where Nightstryker gives him a funny look. Sirus waves him down and sticks his hand out for a mic. One flies at him and he catches it in the air.]

Sirus "Now, I know what some of you may be thinking, but really. Come on. I have nothing personal against Bryce here. I'm here to ref this match fairly …. you know me. So MoA, calm down. You have nothing to worry about .. unless you give me something to worry over. [He looks at Spider] Same goes for our boys too."

[Nightstryker and Spider both nod slowly at Sirus and then look at each other.]

[Sirus starts to turn and toss the mic, when he remembers something.]

Sirus "Oh yeah. Gabby and Brutal .. in case you haven't seen that the match has been signed for Who's the Man, we accept! Time to bring 'em home!"

[Grifter grabs the mic to say his piece … but then he remembers 'D'oh, that's right! I can't talk.', so he just tosses the mic over his shoulder, takes 'Al' and heads over to the time keepers chair.]

Rentfro "Well, 'good' for the Renegades."

McDaniel "Would you trust Sirus to see any plan through."

Rentfro "I was being sarcastic. Couldn't you see the quotations around good?"

McDaniel "….."

Announcer "He is part of the Renegades, hailing from somewhere abroad, at 6'2", 224 pounds, he is the Intercontinental champion .. Spider!"

[The Final Countdown by "Europe" begins to play just as the arena lights go out and the ADCtron
lights up with a picture of a giant spider. The picture of the spider fades out and white pyros flare of the ring. The Spider the comes down from the rafters on a harness and enters the ring.]

[Sirus walks over to Stryker and checks him over. He then heads to the Spider to do the same. They talk a little bit and Sirus shakes his head no. Happy that he hasn't found anything he signals for the bell.]

Rentfro "Well, with 'Al' patrolling the outside, we know no one will interfere."

McDaniel "What about Grifter?"

Rentfro "Who?"

[They lock up in the middle of the ring, Spider forces Stryker back into a corner. Sirus makes him break it up. Stryker reverse it and has Spider in the corner and Sirus makes him break that. Stryker asks Sirus how he expects him to wrestle, Sirus just shrugs in response. Spider comes out of the corner at Stryker, but Stryker kept an eye on him and took him down with a drop toe hold. He gets up quickly and drops an elbow to the small of Spiders back. Stryker runs to the ropes and uses them in a front flip leg drop which Spider very narrowly misses. Stryker is a little slow to get up, that gives Spider time to land a cradle supplex for a one count.]

McDaniel "Nice supplex, maybe a bit early for a pin, but while you're down there, you might as well try right?]

Rentfro "Tonight might have been the night that it worked too!"

[Spider rushes Stryker who flattens himself on the mat, Spider off the ropes comes back, Stryker is up and hops over Spider. Stryker stops and bends over for a flip but Spider stops dead in his tracks, kneels down and give Stryker a shoulder jawbreaker. Spider moves for a roll up pin but Stryker kicks him off. They both get up, Stryker a bit quicker, which gives him time for a short dash, and a fallaway neckbreaker. Stryker moves on the mat and applies a step over arm bar. Sirus is down to check on Spider, his hand at the ready to signal the match. Spider shakes his head no. Sirus smiles a bit. Spiders free arm moves and hooks one of Stryker's legs and rolls him over for a one count, but more importantly breaking the hold.]

McDaniel "Well, so far, so good for Sirus in there."

Rentfro "I suppose. But check out 'Al' keeping a stern eye to the outside."

[They're both up and Stryker is pounding away on Spider with his forearm (Sirus is keeping a close eye on that) and moves Spider into a corner. There he pushes him off to a side and uses the ropes and Spider's shoulder to get up to the second rope.]

McDaniel "Nightstryker with a sleeper hold .. no, he's lifting the Spider off the mat like it was some kind of hang man's noose!"

Rentfro "Sirus counts to three and makes tells Stryker to stop. Stryker let's go and Spiders feet touch ground again, but no! Stryker has reapplied it. Sirus is trying to unlock the hold. He grabs his arm and starts to pry it free. He doesn't disqualify him, but he's getting a good finger wagging at."

McDaniel "I'm sure that told him. …. Stop wagging your finger at me Rentfro!!!"

[Stryker is done talking to Sirus, turns to find one of Spiders feet flying at his face. It's a little week, but the side kick took Stryker off his feet and over the ropes. Stryker tumbles to the floor which gives the Spider a chance to catch a much needed breath. Sirus starts the count. Spider climbs the ropes, and in doing so stops the count out count and Sirus starts to give him the three count for being on the top rope. Spider waits for Stryker to get to his feet and nails a top rope body press and the two men crash to the mat.]

Rentfro "Look at 'Al'. He's fuming! He wants them back in the ring."

[Sirus starts the count. At four, the two men get up and starts wailing on each other. Sirus slides out of the ring and tries to get them to break it up. His first few attempts don't work. He steps between the two men and tells them to get into the ring. He sends Spider off to one side and Stryker off to another so that when they get in the ring, neither will have any advantage. All three men are in and the two opponents start to circle each other. They lock up in the middle of the ring for a show of strength. Spider gets the upper hand and starts to punch Stryker backwards. Spider quickly lets go of the grip, does a monkey flip off of Stryker's chest which pushes Stryker back to the ropes and off them again, Spider then pulls off a belly to belly brainbuster and covers.

One ..

Two …]

McDaniel "Stryker kicks out. Sirus shows Spider how close the count was. Spider ignores him and puts a double step-over toe hold face lock."

Rentfro "Didn't someone call that move the Spider's Nest."

McDaniel "Yeah, a Japanese wres --- how did you know that?"

Rentfro "I just did. Appropriate move don't you think?"

McDaniel "As much as I hate to admit it, yes. Yes it is."

[Sirus steps over to check on Stryker. Stryker isn't tapping out. Stryker reaches for the ropes with his foot and gets it on the third attempt. Sirus taps Spider and tells him to let go. Spider looks back and sees the foot on the ropes and then let's go. Stryker is resting his arms on the second rope now. Spider runs in and tries to jump on Stryker's back but he moves out of the way. The Spider is caught up in the ropes.]

Rentfro "Caught in his own web."

[Stryker is up and pulls the Spider out of the ropes by his neck then gives him a face slam to the mat. Stryker picks up the groggy Spider, points to Sirus and delivers a sit down piledriver.]

McDaniel "Mindbender! No, Stryker for the cover, although he doesn't look all that confident as he watches Sirus."

[Sirus hits the mat and count one .. two .. three. With a bit of a shocked look on his face Nightstryker gets up and accepts the belt from Sirus. Stryker heads back to the locker room and Sirus helps Spider up and out. Grifter and 'Al' head back with them.]

McDaniel "Sirus stayed true to his word."

Rentfro "And if you noticed, 'Al' kept the outside clean."

McDaniel "Right."

-----

PWAcam shows up on the ADCtron. We see a fuming MVP throwing chairs to the side and knocking in doors. He has a lead pipe in his hand. He turns a corner to see the Notch leaning up against a wall and hits him in the stomach with the pipe, which doubles the Notch over, and then he hits him on the back. The Notch falls to the floor and MVP starts to stomp away on him for a bit. After getting a little tired of it all, MVP just stops and walks away and continues to overturn objects in his path.

-----

Announcer "He is the current PWA world champion at 6'2" and 230 pounds, from parts unknown.. Silverback!"

["Destroying Angel" by HT blasts over speakers, as green and white spotlights scan the arena. Silverback appears on the entryway in a silver mesh tank top and black-wrestling tights, the letter "S" inscribed on his right hip. Strolling down the ramp, he flashes his crooked grin to the crowd while his emerald green eyes glow mischievously. He casually climbs the apron and handsprings over the top rope, landing

lightly on his feet within the ring. There he crouches, teeth bared, waiting for his challengers to enter.]

Rentfro "Well, it looks like Silverback's ready!"

McDaniel "Ready for a serious beat down, if you ask me!"

Rentfro "... Right. Let's just see this new guy. I think his name is--"

Announcer "Making his way to the ring, he is unknown to all...The Dark Messiah!"

[The lights in the arena flutter, and shut down. A quiet murmur from the speakers can be heard. It turns into

whispering, and finally a quiet chant spoken in a deep concealing voice. "Dark that flows...light that lies...now you hear the innocents die..." A maniacal laugh of a man, followed by a bolt of lightning,

and the pyros spark to life with bright red flares as a cloaked man stands at the top of the ramp. The song

"Crimson" by "X" plays. He lets the cloak fall to the ground, and makes his way to the ring.]

Rentfro "Heh. I'm not scared..."

McDaniel "Don't make me laugh! You nearly--"

Rentfro "And there's the bell!!"

[Silverback goes in for a quick armlock. TDM lets this happen and uses the momentum to do a backflip. Silverback looks at him, perplexed, and goes for the clothesline into the ropes. TDM is knocked out of the ring, and Silverback follows him out, followed by some quick and vicious rights.]

McDaniel "This...doesn't look good for the new guy."

Rentfro "No kidding! Talk about a late bloomer, we'll be lucky if this guy sticks around for another ten seconds!'

McDaniel "Hey! He's right over there!"

Rentfro "So let him hear me. ... He didn't, did he?"

McDaniel "No...no wait!!"

Rentfro "Ahh!!"

McDaniel "He just tossed Silverback back into the ring!!"

Rentfro "Oh...I mean, oh! What amazing stamina!"

McDaniel "Right.."

[TDM begins laying down the law with a sidewalk slam, Silverback taking it without a groan. TDM gets up, and stomps his opponent with the heel of his boot. As he attempts to do it again, Silverback grabs his foot and twists it, pulling him down to the mat and getting the upper hand.]

Rentfro "I knew it!!"

McDaniel "Did you?"

[Silverback goes for a legdrop once TDM is on the floor, but he rolls out of the way, letting Silverback land painfully. Silverback gets up, and falls right into a clothesline by TDM. TDM aims his elbow, and falls straight into Silverback's sternum. He goes for the pin.

1...

2--, kickout

McDaniel "That was close!!"

Rentfro "But not nearly close enough!"

TDM picks up Silverback with both hands, and lifts him

straight into the air, growling like a wild animal.

Rentfro "Okay...now, I'm scared."

McDaniel "Your such a pu--"

Rentfro "Silverback's fighting back!!"

[Silverback jumps out of the hold and grabs TDM in a headlock. He begins pounding on the man's head aggressively, and throws him on to the canvas. He gives the audience a demented smile.]

McDaniel "Oh no!!"

[He goes down, and pulls TDM into the Silverlock. TDM strains, groaning in anger and protest as Silverback continues with the submission hold. TDM inches his way over to the ropes, but Silverback yanks him back over.]

Rentfro "He's not letting go!!"

McDaniel "That Dark Messiah is in trouble now!"

[TDM continues to inch his way over to the ropes. As Silverback attempts to yank him over for a second time, TDM gets out of his grasp and rolls out of the ring. Silverback steps over the ropes to follow, but TDM grabs him by the legs and pulls him down against the ropes with each leg on either side.

Rentfro & McDaniel "Ohhhhh.........!!!!!"

[Silverback falls down out of the ring. TDM picks him up and tosses him back into the ring. He leaves him near a turnbuckle, and climbs up.]

Rentfro "This looks like it could be the end!!"

[TDM raises his hand, and smiles down at the writhing Silverback. He soars from the Turnbuckle, and lands with both elbows against his lower abdomen. He goes for the pin.

1...

2...

Kickout!]

McDaniel "No way! This can't be happening!"

Rentfro "I am once again both amazed and--"

McDaniel "Scared beyond belief?"

Rentfro "I--"

McDaniel "Look! What's the Dark Messiah doing?"

[TDM stands, and smiles down at his opponent. The lights flicker on and off, and the entire arena is black.]

[The lights are, all of a sudden, brought back to life. Silverback sits up against a turnbuckle, and Nina Daemon Macabre has appeared next to the Dark Messiah.]

Nina "This isn't a good night for you, is it Silverback?"

Silverback "Kiss my ass, you bitch!"

Nina "Now now, that's no way to address a lady...however, I'd like to introduce you to a few people. I'm sure you'll find them all quite as charming as you've found me to be."

[Five darkly clad figures appear at the top of the ramp. They all appear to be tall and male. They simultaneously make their way down the ramp, and behind Nina.]

Rentfro "Five men?? But...Silverback's alone!"

McDaniel "All I want to know is who they are! How many men are backing up Nina besides Chihiro and Raizzor?? And would Raizzor ever even -do- something this insane?!"

Nina "Come now, boys...let's have some fun with our friend. He put up a good fight, but has been just a tad cocky lately."

[The figures make their way in front of Nina and begin to beat on Silverback, mercilessly. He tries to fight back, but is beaten down into submission.]

Rentfro "They are tearing him apart!!"

McDaniel "But they aren't going to do it that easy! Here comes the MoA to Silverback's defense!!"

[Nightstryker, the Brutal, Rage, and Phoenix run down the ramp, immediately going to work on the dark figures in the ring. Nina remains in the ring, and the darkly clad wrestlers fight the MoA one by one.

Rentfro "This is crazy! Nina's turned this place into an asylum, for God's sake!"

McDaniel "This can't continue for long, someone's got to stop this before these two groups kill each other!"

[At that moment, Nina picks up the microphone. "Stop?"]

[All of the darkly clad figures stop fighting. The MoA look at them in shock. Nightstryker, who was in the process of being suspended in mid air from a turnbuckle by one of the darkly clad figures, is let to drop on the floor.]

Nina "I believe we've made our point. But don't worry, Silverback. When the time comes for me to choose your opponent...you won't be disappointed. Until then? Adieu."

[The lights all turn off simultaneously. After a moment, they turn back on. The MoA look around, puzzled. Nina and the wrestlers in black are nowhere to be seen.]

McDaniel "Officially enter in a new player in this game …"

Rentfro "And remember, in Monopoly be the banker. It's easier to cheat that way.

Good night!"