JANUARY 6, 2026
HELSINKI, FINLAND

HELSINKI OLYMPIC STADIUM

 

Colin McRae (VO): One year ago today, we cracked the door open on a new chapter that would forever alter the course of MAWL history. Four regional brands collided to create the Mastodon that you know today, a Mastodon that would grow with astronomical speed to an International Juggernaut, taking our ever-growing behemoth of a show and entering - and in some cases being banned from - several countries, including our November Africa tour. 

 

Supercut of the superstars enjoying themselves in various countries - in Gozu's case to some detriment.

 

Colin (VO): We've had to split and then reform our brand, we've built our own farm leagues. And. It was at this very event that we cracked the bottle on this ship. 

 

Footage of the W2 in 2025, right through to Schmetterling winning the whole damn thing.

 

Colin (VO): At that event, we proclaimed that when we returned this year, it would be as a host to any and every wrestler out there who wants to make a name for themselves, or who HAS made a name for themselves and wanted to try out some new talent to mix it up. We did that with the intention of having four elemental groups this year. What we have instead... is EIGHT. EIGHT groups of 12. We've had to double our stay in Helsinki and goddammit, we wouldn't have wanted it any other way. 

 

96 competitors of all stripes, from several prominent and growing brands-

 

Logos for Path 2 Glory, DCW, RFDC all fade in and out. 

 

Colin (VO): converge in this grand spectacle, at a site built for spectacle. A battleground that had fulfilled a 12-year long dream after an Olympics cancelled for World War II finally found its grounding. A battleground that broke the record for broken records, and set that pace for the next 56 years. A testament to the perseverance, intensity, and unwillingness to die that defines the Nordic countries. Welcome to the largest testing ground and the largest scale combat that this arena has seen in 74 years.

 

Colin steps out into the front of the stadium with a large smile. 

 

 

Colin: Welcome. To the W2. 

 

Announcer: AND NOW. MAWL III PRESENTS -

 

 

Fireworks go off in the Olympic Stadium as Käärijä "Cha Cha Cha" plays to a huge crowd pop.

 

 

Simon: Ladies and Gentlemen and everyone who doesn't neatly or at all match those terms, I am so proud to be sitting in this seat where Colin sat last year to bring to you this expanded and improved W2. He will be taking lead mic on the B days with Jackson Creed and Valerie Thomas, but I get to be here on the A days with Kendra Mavis and Lightning Lenny Cruz. Happy to have you both here.

 

 

Kendra: And we get the pure joy of calling the Golden Group. Which, if you haven't been following, is a special group that was determined through the most eliminations at MAWL Brawl in Panama, and the winner of that group is going to earn $25000 in addition to a free shot at the Legacy Title at any time in 2026. 

 

 

Lenny: It ain't gonna be easy though, the Golden Group is all killer no filler. And, not for nothin', I thought Oliver Goodman and Black Saber were banned from this event after, y'know, snappin' Rude Dude's arms. 

 

Simon: You're not wrong, but somehow they managed to squeeze themselves back on the card. 

 

Lenny: Well, hopefully at least Arvin's suspension lasts, know wh' I'm sayin', I wouldn't mind bein' back behind this desk full time. 

 

Kendra: Not enjoying being in the interview pool? 

 

Lenny: Too many cooks, not enough batter. 

 

Simon: I hear ya. 

 

Lenny: But also I just like hangin' with you guys. Simon, you're like Jackson but SLIGHTLY less crusty and Kendra I'd take you over Sinclair any day.

 

Kendra: How sweet. But whaddya say we get into this action? 

 

Lenny: Hell yeah! Let's get this rocket rockin! 

 

W2 DAY A-1

 

AIKO VS WOLFGUNBLUD

 

The big screen cuts to backstage where Rina, Aiko's personal announcer is standing. Her infectious smile sparkles but it is clear that she's trying poorly to hide a little bit of resentment.

 

 

Rina: Introducing the beautiful and mighty fighter from Yamaguchi, Japan... The Moonblade, AIKO!!!!!!!

 

The cute fashionista turns, to her right where Aiko stands in traditional japanese attire, and a black paper umbrella.

 

 

"NEON BLADE" by MoonDeity hits, and Aiko now faces the camera.

 

 

A cool aura and swagger emanating from her as she removes her designer glasses, and walks with zeal, and boldness towards the gorilla position and out through the entrance way stage area.

 

Kendra: Does Rina seem...less cheery to you?

 

Simon: She does. I get it. She was once again blocked from this by Aiko, and that gave Zora Luthor the chance to slide in.

 

The crowd erupts into cheers of admiration, and they bounce along with Aiko as she struts to the rhythmic oriental beat. Aiko dressed in her signature black sports top with gold accent, and kimono inspired leggings. On the stage she jumps, and gives a quick kick downward, and a high kick once she lands. She gives a display of 3 more flash kicks, an elbow strike, then spins around, and goes onto one knee, giving a Kata prayer like pose. The screen behind her shows beautiful plumes from peach blossom trees, and open japanese umbrellas spinning. Aiko's name is displayed with kanji symbols, and a rising sun logo positioned behind it all.

 

As the crowd continue to cheer Aiko skips down the ramp then into a rhythmic strut playing to the crowd, and arms rolling with dance movements.

 

She stands at the bottom of the steps, and bows. Then quickly makes her way into the ring, and makes exaggerated poses and moves til her music stops.

 

 

Wolf walks calmly down the ring and up the stairs.

 

 

Ash: AND her opponent! From San Diego, California, weighing in at 230 pounds, WOLFGUNBLUD!!

 

He does a front flip roll using the ropes to enter the ring finishing with a T pose.

 

The bell rings!

 

Kendra: Wolf going for a quick pin with a rough side cradle.

 

Lenny: Can't keep Aiko down that quickly! Aiko goes for a wheel kick, Wolf ducks it and back body drops her! Springs up to the top rope, to the turnbuckle... BURST FROG SPLASH!!! BOOM!!!

 

Erica: ONE!

 

Simon: Aiko gets her shoulder up again, but she's definitely struggling here. 

 

Lenny: You think this whole Rina issue's got her in her head?

 

Kendra: It's possible, but for sure she seems unfocused and the clothesline to the back of her head isn't going to help matters! Aiko rolls back up, ducks a second clothesline and a chop. She finally gets a hit in. Another quick pair of chops by Aiko and it's possible she could get herself into this again. Another one! But Wolf grabs her arm and locks in that abdominal stretch!!

 

Simon: Aiko makes it to the ropes and judo flips Wolf out of the ring! And a baseball slide pushing him back! He gets up to the apron, Aiko tries to lock him up but she eats a back elbow! OH AND SHE RESPONDS WITH A HURACANRANA! And the pin attempt-

 

Erica: ONE!

 

Lenny: Wolf like HELL NAH! He kicks out, Aiko with a crucifix driver and trying again for a pin but Wolf gives him the "What I just tell you?" He rolls out AIKO WITH A MOONBLADE KICK!

 

Erica: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Aiko wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, AIKO!! 

 

Simon: Aiko was really on the outs here, but she pulled it together in the last minutes! And with that, the Moonblade gets the first score in the match. 

 

Kendra: But we've got a lot of these matches to get through, so let's keep it going. 

 

PITTA POWER VS TRIBAL CHIEF

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

Pitta Power walks out mimicking conducting an orchestra.

 

 

Ash: First! From Torino, weighing in at 200 pounds, PITTA POWER!

 

The crowd boos as Pitta steps into the ring. 

 

 

White searchlight sweeps across the crowd. The Tribal Chief steps out slowly, scanning the arena like he’s mapping threats.

 

 

Ash: And his opponent! From Houston, Texas, weighing in at 260 pounds, the leader of Riot Block, The Tribal Chief!!

 

Halfway down the ramp he pauses, exhales sharply, then charges the ring with sudden explosive force. Inside, he circles every corner like he’s securing hostile territory.

 

The bell rings!

 

Kendra: Tribal Chief charges in with a big-ass boot and rolls Pitta back!! Going for a pin-

 

Erica: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

The Tribal Chief wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, THE TRIBAL CHIEF!

 

Simon: That was a quick in and out. A true thumping. 

 

Kendra: I wouldn't get too concerned if I were Pitta or Wolfgunblud... one loss doesn't have to be the end. In fact, one of our competitors in the next match lost his first match last year... and went on to win the whole damn thing.

 

SCHMETTERLING VS HIGH RISK WINSTON LEWIS

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

Paparazzi walk out and point the cameras at the entrance. The ramp uses a video of the red carpet and High Risk Winston Lewis struts out.

 

 

Ash: First! From Hollywood, California... his agent is legally blocking us from revealing his weight... one half of the MAWLIWOOD Blondes, HIGH RISK WINSTON LEWIS!

 

Lewis preens for the cameras as he struts down.

 

Kendra: Lewis just barely missed out on the Golden Group with that Pentacles Match, which means no 25K Magic for him. Must really burn him up.

 

Lenny: That's the thing 'bout these Hollywood dudes though, they always think they're hotter shit than they are, and now he's gotta play a bit part.

 

Lewis takes a moment to flash a Hollywood - nay, MAWLIWOOD - smile at the camera as he moves from the apron to the ring. 

 

Lewis is disrobing to yawns in the audience when -

 

"SCHMETTERLING!!!!" 

 

Simon: That woke the audience up!!

 

 

The lights dim to a haunting, gaslit energy. Metal butterflies fly around the arena as the crowd crescendos in their cheers. 

 

At the first MEIN HERZ BRENNT, Schmetterling stands on the apron, flamethrower aimed at the sky, and shoots a huge flame upwards to cheers!

 

 

Ash: AND HIS OPPONENT! From Mellrichstadt, Germany, weighing in at 219 pounds, SCHMETTERRRRRRLING!!! 

 

He high fives the audience as he comes down the ramp, but eyes never leaving the ring. He gets into the ring in time to time his flamethrower to MEIN HERZ BRENNT!!!

 

Kendra: He...doesn't actually intend on using that right? That would be illegal and the amount of cologne and hair product Winston Lewis has, he'd be the Wicker Man in no time. 

 

The bell rings!

 

Simon: He'll do what he needs to but right now that means smashing his metal mask on the face of High Risk Winston Lewis. And quick set of punches right in the same spot, really working that bump. Lewis grabs the arm and spins him down into a cradle with force-

 

Erica: ONE! 

 

Lenny: People wastin' time with these quick pin attempts, you know mans not gonna stay down. Schmetterling out easy OH but Winston Lewis keepin' on him with that Springboard...oh, it's a cutter! Stunt Double! But again Schmetterling to his feet.

 

Kendra: Winston slaps him! That looks like it might have hurt Winston more...Schmetterling grabs his hand and drags him face down into the ground! Stomping on that hand of Winston's! That's his autographing hand!

 

Simon: Lewis grabs Schmetterling's leg and yanks him to the ground with him and Schmett obliges with boots to the side of Winston's head! Gets himself to his feet and refocusing on Lewis's hand with a stomp! 

 

Kendra: Winston Lewis uses his other hand to punch out the back of Schmetterling's knee! We know that knee has given him some trouble. Oh, and Lewis eats a stomp in response.

 

Lenny: Smart move keepin' the high flyer strapped to the mat like that. Schmetterling pulls Lewis by the hair and gets him hooked... BUTTERFLY PILEDRIVER! Going for the pin-

 

Erica: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Schmetterling wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, SCHMETTERRRRRLING!!!

 

Kendra: The Iron King is prepared to defend his throne! 

 

Simon: And these first three matches haven't been too long in the tooth, but we're about to get our first fight in the Golden Group so let's see what happens here.

 

NERO VS ISABELLA VAN DER GARDE

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

Sounds of cannons blast off and "I, Emperor" begins playing. A hooded feminine figure appears on stage and lowers her hood to reveal herself as Isabella Van Der Garde.

 

 

Ash: FIRST! From Den Helder, the Netherlands, ISABELLA VANNNNN DEEEER GARDE!!

 

She winks at a nearby camera before heading do the ramp. Once at ringside Isabella slides immediately underneath the bottom rope to not just enter the ring but slide all the way to the opposite ropes. Afterwards the Dutchwoman climbs up the ropes until she is bent over the top rope and she blows a kiss towards the crowd before shooting a cheeky wink towards the camera as she takes her cloak off and carefully drop it on the apron.

 

Kendra: Isabella had a rough first match but has quickly shown herself one of the sleeper hits of 2025, including winning a Pentacles Match to be the last in this group and then the week after also winning her What Four Match in epic fashion to give her friend Jeannie Rose the last spot in the Silver Group. 

 

Lenny: 2026 is gonna be the year of the Butt, I'm callin it right now les gooooooo!

 

A sigil of The Psycho Supremacy floats on the Titantron. Images of blood-filled rivers, and burning trees flash on the screen also.

 

"A NEW LIFE BEGINS!"

 

The bass guitar and drums rage loud over the speakers. The red spotlight begins to strobe in sync with the music.

 

"ARGGGGGGGGGHHH!"

Nero slowly steps through the fog.

 

 

He stands still at the top of the ramp, head lowered.

 

"DESTROY EVERYTHING!"

Nero snaps his head up, one eye glowing purple, the other soulless. He extends both arms up and out to the sides as if commanding chaos. He lets out a guttural roar as the fog dissipates, and red pyro explodes like a war-zone.

 

Ash: And her opponent! FROM The Tree of Woe, weighing in at 300 Pounds, The Warrior of Woe. NERO!!!

 

 Fans reach out, but he never acknowledges them. As he reaches the ringside, he ascends the steps, and enters the ring. Nero walks to the center of the ring, kneels on one knee, and pounds the canvas. He then rises, and moves to the corner where he removes his cloak, and drapes it over the turnbuckle.

 

Simon: Nero has had a much different 2025 than he thought he would too... the defection of Jassy to ZLI, Bloodswan moving on and Psycho Supremacy reforming without him... I imagine here he's going to push to have 2026 on a more consistent and forward path.

 

The bell rings!

 

Kendra: Isabella starts off strong with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors! And she's taking that run... Jumping Butt Bump!!! BELLA BOMB!!! Going for the pin, NERO REVERSES THE ROLL UP!!!

 

Erica: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Nero wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, The Warrior of Woe, NERO!!!

 

Lenny: New year, new Nero, and he wasn't about to get clowned in a 2 second match like that.

 

Kendra: Isabella couldn't have done anything different, Nero was just more wily this go-round. 

 

Lenny: Think we'll get a bit more meat on the rest of today's card?

 

Simon: I'd like to believe so. 

 

DEDO APESTOSO DE LA MUERTE VS BLACK SABER

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

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Black Saber storms out to the stage, eyes locked on the ring.

 

 

Ash: First! From wherever he wants, wherever there is corruption, the leader of Anti-System, BLACK SABER!

 

Fireworks go off and Saber pounds his chest twice before entering the ring. 

 

Simon: This is a travesty that he's even here, and the crowd here hasn't forgotten that he broke Dudenoff's arm. 

 

 

Entrance Visuals - Gav tending his sheep, till he finds he mask and slowly puts it on to turn in to DEDO APESTOSO DE LA MUERTE.

 

He descends from the high South Wales valleys, he can hear Joe Hendry singing in the back ground ‘Say his name and he appears, we believe in Welsh Gav’ He stares down his opponent.

 

Puts on his luche libre mask decked out in the Welsh flag colours and becomes Dedo Apestoso De La Muerte.

 

 

Ash: And his opponent, from Cardiff, Wales, weighing in at 269 pounds, DEDO ASPESTOSO DE LA MUERTE!!!

 

He points at his opponent as he does the Funky Chicken. The crown chant ‘chicken, Chicken, CHICKEN!!!!!

 

The bell rings!

 

Simon: Saber comes straight away with a devastating double axe handle! Dedo bounces back up and quick punches to back him off, and a dropkick. Backing away and back in with a huge elbow, then a quick kick to the side of Saber's head. 

 

Kendra: Saber seems barely fazed by any of this, Saber drops Dedo with a humongous spinebuster. Dedo with a kip up and tilt-a-whirl headscissors! Saber back up and takes Dedo by the feet, swings him outta the ring! 

 

Lenny: The man's a monster! This is nuts! Oh but don't count Chicken Man out, here he comes with a springboard corkscrew splash and takes mans off his feet!!

 

Simon: Dedo pulls Saber up and we're about to see the Welsh Driver!! Going for a cover on Saber-

 

Erica: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Dedo Apestoso de la Muerte wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, Dedo Apestoso de la Muerte!!!

 

Kendra: De La Muerte is not sticking around to celebrate, he's getting out of Dodge before Saber can fully register what just happened!

 

Lenny: Run li'l man! Run! Save yourself!

 

Simon: That's the wisest call for sure. And as Black Saber clears himself out of the ring and stalking to the back, we're already gearing up for our next match!

 

Kendra: These are the first two contenders we're seeing who were at the last W2... Daria competed in them and Razi Kamal was brought in by Dangerous Johnny Dagger to help fight Zora Luthor International.

 

Lenny: And now one year later, here she is fightin' ZLI again, but not with DJD but EMP. We bout to see a whole damn turf war here.

 

DARIA DONNER VS RAZI KAMAL

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

Gold spotlights circle around the arena as Razi Kamal stands on the apron checking her nails.

 

 

Ash: First! Representing E.M. Powered, from Ray, Iran, PERSIAN PERFECTION, RAZI KAMAL!

 

Razi barely pays attention to the crowd as she walks down the ramp towards the ring, yawning and focusing on her jewelry. She steps up onto the apron and brushes her feet off, then steps in the ring.

 

Kendra: Razi is finally able to be herself and she's taking that space to fully stretch out.

 

 

The SEX APPEAL logo appears on the Titantron, with the apple growing horns and catching fire from inside. As the fire spreads out from the apple, real fire spreads to the outsides of the titantron. Daria Donner steps out, fixing her horns and giving a crimson cruel smile to the camera.

 

 

Ash: And her opponent! Representing Sex Appeal and Zora Luthor Internatinal, from North Star, Delaware, the Devil's Darling, DARRRRIA DONNNNER!

 

Daria blows mocking kisses to the crowd as she walks down the ramp. Upon reaching the apron, she stretches herself out on the top rope before rolling in.

 

Simon: This time last year, Daria was battling internally between her angel and devil. Now, there is no battle, the devil has won and she's here to claim the spoils.

 

The bell rings!

 

Kendra: Daria starts right with a chop to Razi's throat, goes for a second but Razi blocks and eye poke. Daria slaps her in response and brings it back the other way with the backhand. 

 

Lenny: Daria with a quick spinning neckbreaker and goes for the pin-Razi kicks easy. Daria goes for a quick snap suplex and pin, OH she's getting her feet on the ropes - Razi manages to get her leg and a reversal! But Daria kicks. This the most resilience we seen tonight?

 

Simon: Most broken pins anyway. Daria with an arm drag, Razi lands on her feet and ripcord kippou kick! Daria with a headscissors from ground position... DEVIL'S KISS TO RAZI! Daria flips from that position, low superkick keeps Razi down!

 

Kendra: Daria maintaining firm control here, dragging Razi to the ropes and a chokeout on the bottom rope!! Oh but Razi is getting her hands off and with momentum pushes Daria off her!! Daria falls backwards!!

 

Lenny: You know, more people just gotta reject it like that. But Daria won't be denied... F5... no she's spinning it in reverse...5D!!! Going for the cover on Razi Kamal-

 

Erica: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Daria Donner wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, THE DEVIL'S DARLING, DARIA DONNER!!!

 

Kendra: Daria won her first match last year and she's repeated the feat this year. It remains to be seen whether she'll have a better go-round this time, not going through an identity crisis anymore. 

 

Simon: I'm curious to see if Daria and Jassy will pull the same nonsense that ZLI pulled last year.

 

Lenny: I'M curious to see this next match-up. We got two heavy hitters ready to bruise each other up!

 

STONEFIST VS MAGNUS

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

The lights flicker and dim, casting the arena in shades of black and crimson red, creating a shadowy, ominous atmosphere. Fog starts to roll in from the entrance ramp, swirling in thick clouds, making it difficult to see anything clearly—heightening the sense that something dark is about to emerge from the mist. Occasionally, flashes of bright white or red light cut through the fog, only further adding to the dramatic effect.As the music builds, a slow, steady walk is the first thing that stands out. From behind the curtain emerges Magnus, a towering figure silhouetted by the dim, red lighting.

 

 

Ash: First! From Ironforge, Norway, weighing in at 300 pounds, MAGNUS!

 

He steps out with a purposeful, deliberate stride, his broad shoulders blocking the light behind him, casting a shadow that looms over the ring and the audience. His expression is as cold and unreadable as ever, his eyes scanning the arena with an icy, calculating gaze.

 

Lenny: Dude's gotta be the biggest, most threatening dude in this group, exept maybe the dude he's goin' up against.

 

Magnus doesn’t rush to the ring. He moves slowly, as though he’s savoring the moment, letting the crowd feel his presence. The audience is split between fear and disdain, but no one dares to take their eyes off him. With every step, the fog swirls around him, enhancing his intimidating presence as he moves closer to the ring.His posture remains perfect—back straight, shoulders squared. Every movement exudes dominance and control. As he approaches the ring, he may glance over at the audience, never breaking his cold demeanor, letting them feel the weight of his gaze. He ignores any attempts at taunting or heckling, his focus solely on the ring and the task at hand.
Once Magnus reaches the ring, he stands for a moment at ringside, surveying the environment, scanning the crowd, and then slowly climbs the steps. As he enters the ring, he does so with a heavy, deliberate motion. The ropes bend slightly under his immense weight as he steps over them, his movements measured and controlled.

 

Upon entering the center of the ring, Magnus might raise his hand high, his fist clenched in a symbolic gesture of power, or he might simply stand there, letting the tension in the air grow even thicker. He doesn’t do anything flashy—his entrance is a statement, a demonstration of raw, intimidating presence.

 

Once inside the ring, the lights slowly return to normal, though the red glow still lingers around the edges, casting an unsettling hue over the scene. Magnus stands motionless for a moment, as if daring anyone to challenge him. His focus remains solely on the task at hand—the opponent about to come down the ramp.

 

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The arena lights dim, plunging the crowd into shadow. A low rumble of thunder echoes through the speakers, vibrating the ground beneath the fans.

 

Suddenly—a blinding flash of lightning cracks across the stage, followed by a roar of thunder that shakes the rafters. The titan appears.

 

 

Stonefist emerges from a curtain of smoke, cloaked in Greco-Roman regalia, his golden eyes glowing under the flicker of strobe lights. Each step he takes down the ramp lands like a war drum, synced with booming thunderclaps over the sound system. The crowd erupts into chants of “STONE-FIST! STONE-FIST!” as the storm builds around him.

 

Halfway down the ramp, he raises both fists to the sky. At once, pyro erupts like lightning bolts, streaking from the stage to the ceiling as the arena lights flash white. The sound system blasts a final thunderclap as if the gods themselves answered his call. He ascends the steps to the ring with the slow, commanding pace of a deity, slamming his fist into the mat as he enters.

 

The ring shudders under the blow, the crowd roaring as if Olympus itself trembled. He rises, arms stretched wide, basking in the storm he commands.

 

Ash: The storm has arrived… and tonight, Olympus walks among us! FROM THE THE PEAKS OF OLYMPUS, WEIGHING IN AT 380 POUNDS, IT'S STONEFIST!  

 

The bell rings!

 

Simon: It truly is two mountains colliding. Stonefist's mountain is slightly bigger though and Stormbreaker Spear drives Magnus deep into the ground!! 

 

Erica: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Stonefist wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, STONEFIST!!

 

Lenny: Damn! Stonefist shows himself in one move to be the biggest threat in the Bronze Group! I don't think Magnus expected to be totally asswiped! 

 

Kendra: So much for meat. This next match though... it's the first intrateam collision as two members of La Sangre Maldita are put into a faceoff! And there's been a lot of tension simmering in La Sangre Maldita, so I don't think they're gonna play nice here.

 

Simon: Well, it's lucky for them it's their first match, they get it out of the way before it has too much of a consequence here. 

 

AERIAL ASSASSIN SHAWN HARRIS VS SOMBRAS

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

Shawn Harris walks calmly to the ring.

 

 

Ash: FIRST! From Manchester, England, weighing in at 220 pounds, AERIAL ASSASSIN SHAWN HARRIS!

 

In the corner Shawn puts his arms above his head and does a triangle with is hands.

 

 

When Sombras makes his entrance, the arena plunges into near darkness, lit only by flickering red and black lights. A faint, ghostly chant resonates through the speakers, accompanied by the soft sound of wind and whispers. Sombras appears suddenly, materializing as though from the shadows, moving with a silent, predatory grace.

 

 

Ash: And his opponent! From the Forgotten Bloodline of Ancient Kings, at an average corporeal weight of 195 pounds, The Phantom of Shadows, SOMBRAS!!

 

 His movements are fluid and deliberate, creating the illusion of a phantom stalking its prey.

 

As he approaches the ring, crimson mist begins to pool around him, intensifying his spectral presence. He enters the ring in eerie silence, crouching low in his corner as he fixes his piercing gaze on his opponents. When the bell rings, the shadows seem to envelop him, and the match begins in an atmosphere of dread.

 

The bell rings!

 

Kendra: Sombras blasts Harris immediately with a Shadow Strike knee! Harris rolls back to his feet and jumping kick to Sombras, Sombras pushed back and Harris with a Hidden Blade!! Harris with a pin but Sombras rolls into a reversal-

 

Erica: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Sombras wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, SOMBRAS!

 

Kendra: This is just getting outta hand with these quick ins and outs. 

 

 

Simon: Looks like the GM agrees.

 

 

Colin: Erica Lance. Yes, I know we have 24 matches to get through each day, and I know that these fighters are hitting some high-octane moves. BUT, you are also counting a little too fast. Maybe it was a mistake entrusting you to all of the matches. I'm pulling you out for the day, and we're going to have a rotational refereeing. 

 

 

Colin: Deandra Jones will be handling Gold and Silver Groups-

 

 

Colin: Carter Vale will handle Bronze and Platinum Groups -

 

 

Colin: Classic Jenny Caldwell will be handling Earth and Water-

 

 

Colin: And Danny Rayes will handle the Air and Fire groups.

 

Lenny: FREQUENCY REFRESENT!!!

 

Kendra: So we're handling a problem of quick counting by having Quickcount in the lineup? Okay then.

 

Simon: Well, we'll get to see his credentials right off the bat here in this next matchup.

 

CHORKER VS AXEL

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for One Fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

The lights flicker on and off like in a dive bar. For the dirty guitar riffs light in the form of a Union Jack shoots outward a la the green X of DeGeneration X.

 

When the drum hits, Axel steps out and throws his arms up in glorious self-praise.

 

 

Ash: FIRST! Representing Riot Block, from Scunthorpe, England, weighing 203 pounds, the self-described essence of Beautiful British Brutality, AXEL!

 

The lights continue the Union Jack reverb through the distortion riffs as Axel walks down the ramp pounding his chest and throwing boxer punches. He enters the ring pounding his chest with both hands and shadow boxing a bit more.

 

Kendra: Switching from Gentry to Axel didn't help him too much last year at the W2, but maybe with a stronger team backing this year he'll be in a better place to do well?

 

 

Chorker's theme music "Rust" hits with a slow industrial metal track with deep drums, low guitar tones, and mechanical ambience. The arena plunges into darkness. The sound of grinding metal echoes. 

 

 

Ash: And his opponent! From The Forgotten Mills, weighing 273 pounds, CHORKER!

 

Red lights flicker with each step he takes. His fans try to touch him as he walks down but he shrugs them off as his one focus is to win the match and leave. As he reaches the ring, a single white spotlight shines down on him while the music fades into silence.

 

Lenny: DAMN! This dude is pure intimidation and abs.

 

He drops his chain onto the floor before stepping into the ring. 

 

Simon: With a new ref in play, hopefully we don't get someone trying to wrap it up too quickly.

 

The bell rings!

 

Kendra: Chorker with a quick powerslam and already looking to end it. Axel rolls up for a reversal but Chorker kicks out.

 

Lenny: Chorker kicks Axel's leg out and goin' for a pin again... dude's trying it. Axel pushes away easy though.

 

Simon: I think Chorker doesn't see Axel as a threat.

 

Lenny: Yeah, you right. He's just tryin' to wipe him away and move on. Axel up and staring him deep in the face, Chorker picks him up like he's nothing and Inverted Atomic Drop. Chorker goes for a double axe, Axel evades and a knee to the midsection and going for the side cradle. 

 

Kendra: Chorker kicks because of COURSE he does. Axel punches him straight in the face on his way up, and a brutal snap suplex!! Going for a pin again-Chorker squashes the bridge into a lateral press-Axel kicks. And this time Chorker with the face punch as they get up.

 

Simon: Chorker swings, Axel evades and a boxing jab combo to the ribs. One handed Chokeslam by Chorker!! CHORKSLAM!!!

 

Danny: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Chorker wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, CHORKER!!!

 

Simon: That didn't solve the quick counting problem.

 

Kendra: Told you.

 

Lenny: Y'all considered that Chorker just legit wrecked the dude? We're talkin' a 70 pound difference between them and a 6 foot 3 drop. 

 

Simon: I mean that's a good point. Let's see how Jenny does.

 

VICTORIA SCYTHE VS IMOGEN

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

A burning X fills the Titan tron as Start The Shooting by A Day To Remember starts blasting. Victoria  struts out confidently, moving with the flow of the music.

 

 

Ash: First! From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one half of X-Treme Society, VICTORIA SCYTHE!!

 

She stops at the top of the ramp as the Titan tron starts displaying ‘Watch your step’ in burning letters as the chorus plays. As Victoria walks down the ramp, pyro goes off on either side of the ramp with each step. After a few she stomps triggering the stage to fill with red and silver sparks.

 

Kendra: It's not often we see Victoria fighting on her own, but whenever we do, it's fireworks in the ring.

 

Simon: And all three Scythe siblings are competing in Day A brackets, with Def Jam and Jared Scythe of Path 2 Glory in the last two matches tonight. Victoria is first to rep the name. 

 

She walks down the ramp and to the ring, strutting up the stairs and climbs up onto the turnbuckle and poses for the crowd. She hops into the ring and  stands in the center, posing with her hands on her hips. Her eyes fixed on the camera (or opponent). She raises her foot up high and stomps, setting off red and silver sparks above the ring.

 

 

The lights in the arena move into a rotating rainbow that projects all seven colors in a sort of tunnel that extends outwards and continuously spins as the guitar riff hits intensely. Imogen runs out with party sunglasses on-

 

 

-and concert jumps for a bit onstage before running full-steam down the apron slapping hands. 

 

Ash: AND her opponent, from Fort Wayne, Indiana, one half of the Edelweiss Brigade, The Unstable Unicorn, IMOGEN!

 

Imogen stops at the "WAHHOOOOO" and Sting screams it with the audience. She gets them pumped at "What a life, what a life, what a life what a life" before they do the next "WAHOOOO" together and Imogen jumps on the apron and immediately clears the ropes with a backflip into the ring, with a line of fireworks in the colors of the rainbow shooting off HBK style.

 

Simon: Imogen's goodwill tour has finally caught on with the fans after some time and seeing that she's not just planned to betray them. 

 

Kendra: From her debut at this very event one year ago to now, we've really seen her grow from bright-eyed child to snotty self-indulgent teen to in-her-skin adult.

 

Imogen offers Victoria a high five which after some hesitation she takes. Imogen nods and jumps into her corner again. 

 

The bell rings!

 

Lenny: And Victoria in and IMMEDIATELY blasts her with the Queen Cutter! 

 

Jenny: ONE!

 

Kendra: Imogen reverses the roll-Victoria kicks out.

 

Simon: Victoria going for a DDT, Imogen reverses into a back body drop. Imogen coming for a run, springboard into a Coffin Drop! And the impact has too much momentum for Imogen to cover as she rolls off.

 

Lenny: Victoria runs at her, and gets her in a belly to belly! YOOO IMOGEN RIGHT BACK UP LIKE SHE GOT SOME SPRINGS IN HER LEGS BOUNCIN UP TO THAT MIDDLE ROPE, TORNADO FLATLINER!!!

 

Kendra: She used to call that the Reflection of Perfection, now she calls it the IMO-LATION! Going for the pin-

 

Jenny: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Imogen wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Kendra: Tonight just might be a series of brutal fireworks the way it's going. But thinking about it, this group of competitors is in it for the long haul, so it's actually fairly smart to not try to put on a barnburner every night. You don't want to be crispy chicken by the time the tournament rolls around. And these first losses, they are momentum stallers but they're not bank breakers. Remember, last year Schmetterling lost his first match and won the tournament. 

 

Simon: You're absolutely right. The most consequential matches tend to be Days 6-8 though it can go down to the last day to see who's in and who's out. This first loss you just gotta shake off.

 

Imogen pops down to the booth. 

 

Imogen: Y'all mind if I join ya?

 

Simon: Would this have anything to do with the fact that your former boss is fighting next?

 

Imogen: small smile It might. punching Simon in the arm  Don't you worry Applejack if I were gonna help Zora again, she an' I'd be beatin' down on Vicky Scythe right now. 

 

Kendra: I think we're just as worried you're gonna jump her. 

 

Imogen: Hey if she throws fists with me I can't be held responsible for what happens next, but my days of startin' stuff like that are behind me. Li'l mind games might be fun though.

 

Simon: It's your word.

 

Imogen: Well let's keep those fireworks goin' then! 

 

ZORA LUTHOR VS PHYSIO JOKER

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

Steam plumes shoot up with the first guitar licks. As the techno intro gets into full bloom, stock tickers fall in seemingly random patterns on the titantron, but disappear in a way that combined forms "ZLI" in the center negative space.  

 

When the lyrics begin, an office chair rises up on the stage with Zora Luthor sitting, hands folded.

 

 

Men in business suits lift her out of the chair and shower her with money as she walks down the ramp.

 

Ash: FIRST! The Founder and CEO of Zora Luthor International, the Head of the Conference Table, the Queen of Hostile Takeovers, ZORA LUTHOR! 

 

Kendra: It's become increasingly rare that Zora herself fights, but as there are rumblings that others have their eye on her seat, it's clear to her that she needs to reassert her power and dominance.

 

Lenny: And two of the three fights after this have those right hands that whispers are saying want the Plush Throne.

 

Zora makes it to the ring, and the men lift her up onto the apron.

 

Imogen: And it's different than it was last year. Last year she had us wrapped around her fingers and we literally laid down for her. Lookin' back it's kinda sad. But Aja and Jassy ain't like that. If Zora encounters them in the tournament, she ain't gettin' the same stepladder to success, she's gonna have to fight for it, and I ain't sure she can. Long time ago she could do this ring thing on her own, but she needed us last year. Sure didn't show no appreciation for it though. Well now she gonna see real quick.

 

The arena turns Dark as sinister laughter is heard before a old radio begins to play through static You either Die a Hero… or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain

 

Closer to the edge begins to play

 

 

A long Piano, key note solo is heard before the base of the song begins to play The lights begin to flash red and back to normal ,as Joker is now shown standing on the entrance stage with a cold heartless stare.

 

 

Kendra: Only a few of our competitors have fought in Helsinki before, back in 2024 with Path 2 Glory. Physio Joker is one such man, and this crowd remembers him well.

 

Joker is shown now with a Half broken crown on his head and a Egyptian golden snake charm around his neck to represent the true evil that has become

Joker looks over to his right to the camera and smirks before speaking I am the villain that everyone loves to hate, but loves when I win , Joker then winks at the camera as he takes off the Half broken crown and snake charm and gives it to someone off screen

 

The crowd becomes split as most cheers but some boos

Joker looks around and brushes pass the camera and slowly walks to the ring

 

Ash: Introducing last, from The tombs of the kings, The Heartless One Physio JOKER!!!

 

Joker looks bored as he walks to the ring

The feed follows Joker stops and listens to a fan yell at him. Joker just stops and turns and looks at the Fan his cold eyes before smirking at the fan

 

Joker slides into the ring and sits crossed in the middle of the ring holding up 4 fingers.

 

Simon: In a way we are seeing two kindred spirits, two individuals who fashion themselves the top of the food chain, in a battle for dominance. Hopefully one that lasts more than 30 seconds.

 

The bell rings!

 

Kendra: Zora disagrees with you, as she goes for a Fisher suplex and tries for an early pin, but Physio rolls out of it and looks...bored but insulted at the same time.

 

Simon: He gets in her face, ooh an open hand slap by Zora but he just smiles at her.

 

Lenny: Dude must be used to getting slapped in the face. 

 

Imogen: She tries to slap him again, having learned nothing...he just grabs her hand and wags his finger. I gotta say, I admire the swagger. OOOH and a ripcord lariat wipes her out. Take that, "Leader"!

 

Kendra: Zora rolls behind him and answers with a Russian Leg Sweep. Physio rolls back from it and quick backhand to her face as he gets to his feet. She's to her feet, she Irish Whips him and he comes right back around with a Sling Blade! Keeps her grounded with a jumping knee, but she grabs the knee and gets to her feet, leg trapped suplex and a bridge pin attempt, he pushes down on her and reverses to a lateral press! She kicks.

 

Simon: Physio's not letting her get to her feet though, he clinches in that headlock and drops some bows on her! To the top rope, gettin' those legs tucked and he positively EXPLODES into a Shooting Star! And lands it into a Leg Drop!!! FALL FROM GRACE!!!

 

Carter: ONE!

 

Lenny: Zora shoulder up!! Physio PHLABBERGASTED!

 

Imogen: Gets her head and throwin' more bows than an archery contest in Idaho!

 

Simon: Tried it one too many times, Zora back elbows him in the face. He grabs her elbow and bends it back into an armbar!!! 

 

Kendra: She makes it to the ropes, Physio breaks the armbar but immediately gets her legs and a sitout powerbomb!

 

Carter: ONE!

 

Lenny: Zora rolls outta that and quick clothesline! Going for the pin oh and she gets her feet on the ropes! Does Carter notice??

 

Simon: He sure does and refuses the count. Zora arguing with him, Physio with an elbow to the back of her head and into a release German! Deadlifts her into a HUGE Powerbomb!! And a pin attempt-

 

Carter: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Physio Joker wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, The Heartless One, PHYSIO JOKER!!!

 

Imogen: (sarcastic) Ohnoooo. How sad. 

 

Lenny: Man, she musta been a really bad boss.

 

Imogen: You have no idea.

 

Kendra: Well, we're about to see if one of her executives fares better. If so, this could shake the Power Dynamic. 

 

AJA LIONESS VS RED GHOST

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

A deep, throbbing heartbeat reverberates through the crowd—slow, steady, primal. A chilling mist creeps across the entrance ramp as eerie, flickering candles illuminate a shadowy figure in the distance. Aja Lioness stands motionless beneath a twisted archway of gnarled, blackened branches, her piercing gaze locked on the ring like a predator stalking its prey.

 

 

🕯️ [Music Begins—An Ethereal Chant Mixed with Thundering Drums] 🕯️

 

The air thickens. Aja moves forward, slow and deliberate, each step echoing ominously as her steel-loaded Zombie Boot hits the ground with unnatural force. She wears a long, tattered cloak—deep crimson against the black void around her—drifting behind her like living shadow. Beneath it, the pentagram-emblazoned shirt glows faintly under the dim lighting, its presence a sinister omen.

 

🔥 [With a Sudden Stop, She Lifts a Hand, Fingers Curved Like Talons] 🔥

 

The lights flicker violently—momentary flashes reveal glimpses of eerie symbols carved into the entrance ramp. Then, with an abrupt, thunderous stomp, Aja slams her Zombie Boot to the ground—the weight shifting within, loading her next strike.

 

👁️ [Her Voice, Low and Haunting, Breaks Through the Silence] 👁️

"You cannot fight fate…"

 

Ash: FIRST! From Salem, representing Zora Luthor International and Asesinato S.A., the Witch, AJA LIONESS!

 

[Final Steps to the Ring—She Removes Her Cloak, Tossing It Aside]

Her towering 6’2” frame commands the space as she climbs the ropes, surveying the audience with an unreadable expression beneath the eerie glow. As she steps into the ring, she methodically draws a line across her throat with two fingers—a silent promise of destruction.

⏳ The Witch Has Arrived. The Ritual Begins. ⏳

 

When suddenly from the rafters, a sensory deprivation tank is lowered. Inside said deprivation tank...Red Ghost, clearly knocked out and with a spa mask and cucumbers over his eyes that he may not be aware of. 

 

 

As it reaches slightly above the ring, Aja moves Deandra to the side and the tank is dropped. The glass shatters and Red Ghost falls down into the splashing water. Aja covers him and looks at Deandra expectantly. Deandra sighs and counts three, ringing the bell.

 

Aja Lioness wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here...is your winner.... The Witch, Aja Lioness.

 

Imogen: See, this is exactly the kinda nonsense I got sick of. Was it a win? Yeah, sure, she got the count. Just didn't feel right though. 

 

Simon: Good to see you finding your heart again.

 

Imogen: Don't get me wrong, I'm not naive, I know good don't always win, but that...that was ridiculous.

 

Kendra: Whatever it was, it was also the halfway point of day 1. 

 

 

Veronica Vale stands with Aiko and Rina.

 

 

Veronica: I'm back here with the winner of the first match of this year's W2, Aiko, and her announcer and translator Rina. Aiko, congratulations!

 

 

Rina translates for Aiko. Aiko beams and is able to get a little out-

 

Aiko: Thank you.

 

Veronica: Do you think that you will be able to maintain that throughout the rest of the group?

 

Rina translates, Aiko thinks for a second and excitedly spouts a response. Rina nods and waits for her to finish then speaks up.

 

Rina: Aiko says, while the group has many strong strong fighters, my tenacity and speed and intelligence will carry me through the toughest battles. The only ones who give me slight concern are the clown and the Gilberto, but I am confident that I will make it to the tournament and come out super ultimate victor.

 

Aiko smiles and nods firmly.

 

Veronica: Anyone that you're particularly hoping to face in the tournament?

 

Rina translates and Aiko again speaks with energy, though some irritation pops in here and there.

 

Rina: I am ready for every battle! But I am particularly excited to get my hands on that snake Iris who acted like she was my friend and stole my title then pretended to be my friend AGAIN only to side with that blonde hussy Jessie.

 

Aiko: ....Jassy.

 

Rina: Right, Jassy. 

 

Aiko gives another firm nod, this time with a HMPH.

 

Veronica: I have to ask. There have been reports of some dissension between you two, especially with Aiko reportedly pulling you from this tournament not once but twice. What is your response?

 

Rina translates, it's clear that there is some editorializing and bias in the way she is doing so. Aiko gets a bit flustered and spouts a response. Rina rolls her eyes a little.

 

Rina: Aiko says she is sorry and that she acknowledges she was being a bit childish and jealous that I was able to do better than her, and she has to do some soul searching.

 

Aiko shoots Rina a look and shakes her head. She may not have fully understood everything but it's clear there was a lapse in translation, to say the least. The two argue a bit in Japanese and while not everything is able to be caught, what is caught is Aiko counting on her hands: PHYSIO JOKER. STONEFIST. MANSIN. She tries to end this rant in English in part to defend herself.

 

Aiko: I... Protect... You. 

 

Rina huffs off. Aiko shoots Veronica a withering look and then stalks off after her. Veronica shrugs and makes the "AWKWARD" face at the camera.

 

 

Simon: I hope those two crazy kids can work out their problems.

 

 

Kendra: But I do get Rina's frustration. She did crazy good in the MAWL Brawl. She should by all rights have been in that Pentacles Match. 

 

 

Lenny: At the same time, I gotta give my girl Aiko props for lookin' out for her own. 

 

Simon: Imogen went back to the locker room so it's just us three chickens here, but we got a whole half of a show left to hatch for ya. So let's get into it.

 

MANSIN VS STITCHES THE CLOWN

 

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

The lights flicker on and off as if they are bulbs running out of energy in a dark room. Mansin stands at the apron.

 

 

Ash: First! From the Shadows of his Own Mind, weighing in at 240 pounds...the Manic One.... MANSIN!

 

He walks down the apron, with the lights feeling like they are becoming increasingly unstable in his wake.

 

Simon: He is a being of pure destruction, and this group is on notice.

 

He steps over the ropes and stands motionless in the ring with the flickering lights around him, almost strobe in nature.

 

 

The tron flickers with corrupted carnival footage. A spotlight hits the entrance ramp where Stitches stands perfectly still, head tilted.

 

 

Ash: And his opponent! From the Big Top of the Damned, at 285 pounds, STITCHES THE CLOWN!

 

Balloons drop from the ceiling, and as he moves forward, each step echoes with clown giggles over a distorted bass line.

 

Lenny: Yo, I gotta say, as hard hittin' as the Gold Group is, I'd take them over this group. This mess is WILD.

 

The bell rings!

 

Kendra: Mansin goes for a swinging clothesline, Stitches ducks. Up...and tilting his head. 

 

Lenny: I hate when he does this.

 

Stitches: Hehe...HEHEHEHE...HOOHOOHOOO

 

Simon: Here comes the knee!! POP GOES THE WEASEL!!!

 

 

Danny: ONE!

 

Kendra: Mansin's up for more! Stitches with a Headbutt, Mansin returns one in kind. Stitches pops up and Thesz press from standing!!! And going for a cover but Mansin pushes him off.

 

Lenny: Stitches flail-running, and a jumping elbow!!! Oh he's clapping, how freaking cute. Mansin irritated and a punch to the face. I don't blame him, I also hate clowns. And Mansin with an over-the-back backbreaker to Stitches! Pulls him into that Ripcord Knee! MANEURYSM!! STITCHES PULLS THE KNEE AND ROLLS HIM UP!!!!

 

Danny: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Stitches the Clown wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner...STITCHES THE CLOWN!

 

Kendra: No one particularly amused by Stitches' antics, least of all Mansin...well Stitches clearly is, he's just laughing and clapping it up and Mansin is giving chase!! 

 

Lenny: And oh Joy. We get to deal with Sex Appeal.

 

JASSY VS LESNAR

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Kendra: ONE FALL!

 

There's a slow decrease in lighting, and arena lights all but dim down to a hazing darkness. A cackling laugh bellows from the speaker before "Do It So Good” by Wargasm begins to play.

 

 

The lights continue to flicker ominously. Then a mixture of a colorful light show, and small pyro works lights up. We see Jassy the ever jovial crazy girl slink out through the entrance way.

 

 

Ash: First! Representing Zora Luthor International, the leader of SEX APPEAL, MIND BLOWING....JASSY!!

 

Wearing a black leather attire with signature pink zebra print design. She struts over to one side of the top stage area. She moves and sways in rhythm to the music, then poses like a glam rocker mixed with a model. Her 'Sex Appeal' team mates accompany her to the ring.

 

 

A pyro, and a glitter bomb cannon explodes and colored glitter balls fly over and across the crowd, then they explode with sparkling glitter flying everywhere and all over the crowd. 

 

Jassy walks with swagger, occasionally pointing with disdain at the crowd, mouthing out at them, and calling them rats. When she reaches the outside ring area, she poses once more before climbing onto the apron. 

 

She grabs the rope and leans forward, and swings from side to side before pulling herself back, and entering the ring. 

 

Once in the ring, Jassy stands in the center, pleased with herself, before ordering and watching Iris lay down on the canvas and make a snow angel in the glitter. 

 

 

Lesnar stomps back and forth on the apron, before making a backbreaker/scream pose lighting off fireworks.

 

 

Lesnar starts to walk down...

 

Ash: And her opponent! From Minn-

 

When from behind Rena Terror low blows him!

 

 

And all of ZLI swarms with tasers!!!

 

Lenny: Lesnar just gettin' rocked with shocks!!! And they're carryin' him like a troop of ants!!!

 

Kendra: There's a weird kinda full circle here... Jassy's first match on MAWL soil saw her getting absolutely demolished by all of ZLI, and now she's the one directing the swarm! They toss him in the ring...and this might mean what I think it means...

 

Simon: If so, it's another full circle. Last year Iris took this punishment from Zora and her team, which on and off included Daria... and sure enough the four of them have Lesnar off... FOUR PLAY POWERBOMB!!!!

 

 

Jenny: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Jassy wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, JASSY!

 

Simon: It looks like ZLI is up to their old tricks again. Well, like you said, a win is a win, and with that we go off to the Bronze Group!

 

SHADE SHADOW VS OLIVER GOODMAN

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

The guitar feedbacks in. Oliver Goodman stomps out to the letters "OG" that rotate wildly around the entrance.

 

 

Ash: First! One half of SO GOOD, from Slapneck, Michigan, weighing in at 306 pounds, OLIVER GOODMAN!

 

He trundles over to the ring to boos.

 

 

Shade Shadow fixes his cap and walks out pounding his chest.

 

 

Ash: And his opponent! From Gainesville, Georgia, weighing in at 267 pounds, SHADE SHADOW!!!

 

He shakes the ropes as he walks in and gives a shout.

 

The bell rings!

 

Simon: Shade Shadow sends Oliver back with a giant boot. Shade tries for a second, Oliver catches the leg and dragon leg whips him. Oliver hits a quick elbow shot, Shade responds with a rib punch.

 

Kendra: Oliver with a Jumping Powerslam!!! OG OD!!

 

 

Carter: ONE!

 

Lenny: Shade gets the rope! Just barely! Oliver arguing with Carter SHADE WITH A SPEAR!

 

Carter: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Shade Shadow wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner! SHADE SHADOW!!

 

Lenny: Damn! Good got got! Oh well, let's keep movin'.

 

SM HEARTBREAKER VS NEONYX NOTORIO

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: One fall! 

 

Announcer: Wrestling only has one Heartbreaker.

 

BOOOOMANIA! It has reached the shores of Finland!

 

SM Heartbreaker fixes his cufflinks and straightens out him open suit jacket with a Deck of Hearts shirt underneath it. 

 

 

Ash: FIRST! From wherever he wants to be, in at 205 pounds, the leader of the Deck of Hearts and self-proclaimed Face of MAWL, SM HEARTBREAKER!!

 

SM Heartbreaker steps into the ring, with several people in Deck of Hearts jackets at the corners of the ring.

 

 

As the lights drop, the arena is plunged into darkness, the only illumination coming from pulsating neon strobes flashing in sync with the beat of his entrance theme. A slight fog rolls across the stage, shrouding the entranceway in a hazy glow.

 

As the beat drops, the titantron lights up with a mesmerizing display of neon dragons swirling around each other, twisting and coiling in an endless cycle of movement, their glowing bodies pulsing in rhythm with the music.

 

After a few moments, Neonyx Notorio steps onto the stage with an undeniable aura of confidence, his movements slow and deliberate as he surveys the crowd, drinking in his own self-importance.

 

 

Ash: And his opponent! From Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 225 pounds, The Neon Dragon, NEONYX NOTORIO!!

 

He walks arrogantly down the ramp, exuding an air of untouchable charisma, taking calculated pauses to turn his head and scan the audience as if basking in his own greatness.

 

Simon: It's a true battle of ego right about now. 

 

As he reaches the ring, he effortlessly jumps onto the apron before quickly rushing up the turnbuckle. Standing tall, he places his hands behind his back, scanning the crowd as if daring them to match his energy. Without hesitation, he front flips off the turnbuckle, landing with a smooth roll into a kneeling position on one leg. He bows his head into his balled fist before slowly looking up and pointing—either at his opponent if they are already in the ring, or toward the crowd if he enters first—before finally standing and adjusting his gloves, fully in his element.

 

DeAndra Jones stands between both. 

 

 

Kendra: With her Director position, Andra is now going by her full name DeAndra. But more to the point, SM and Neo are ready to do battle.

 

The bell rings!

 

Lenny: DeAndra trying to get that morass of Hearts out of the ring AND SM WITH A KICK TO THE DICK OF NEO! INSTRUMENT OF DESTRUCTION!!

 

DeAndra: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

SM Heartbreaker wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, SM HEARTBREAKER! 

 

Lenny: Damn! And they call ME Lightning, that was wild fam! 

 

Kendra: And back to the D Group with a quickness. 

 

JP SPEARS VS GILBERTO J

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for One Fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

Hand Clapper starts playing and the crowd starts to clap along.
JP runs out as the tron starts to play his reel and he plays to the crowd, clapping to either side before starting a jog towards the ring. 

 

 

Ash: First! From Charlotte, North Carolina, weighing in at 215 pounds....J! P! SPEARS!!!

 

He slides under the bottom rope and takes off his cut-off T-shirt and throws it into the crowd.

 

Lenny: Win or lose, the crowd is firmly behind him. Can't get that title, no worries bruv!

 

 

As the song's preamble plays through the speakers, the lights go out. The fans decide to illuminate their surroundings with their cell phones and a few small, low-powered flashlights. They look like stars in the infinity of cold outer space. A white mist begins to cover the entrance aisle to the ring. And suddenly, the silhouette of a robust wrestler appears, holding an old lantern; one of those kerosene ones. Masked with what appears to be a dried animal skin mask... A lamb, specifically... Along with the music, he abruptly tears off his mask, revealing himself as Gilberto J.

 

 

Ash: And his opponent! From The Jungle, weighing in at 285 pounds, the King of the Jungle, GILBERTO J!

 

Lenny: Good on him for not coming out to "Welcome to the Jungle".

 

At the same time, he begins his walk to the ring. He walks heavily, each step slow but deliberate. A smile is visible on his face; like a predator finding its prey. He continues this way until his entrance is complete, entering the ring under the ropes; laughing out loud. 

 

Kendra: JP Spears should have at least a modicum of fear. But the man must have forgotten what that was with all the concussions. 

 

The bell rings!

 

Simon: JP going for a quick roll up on Gilberto but it amounts to quack-all. Gilberto with a spinebuster and hooks the leg, but JP kicks, and right out into a neckbreaker! 

 

Lenny: And the man bounces to his feet, and right into an Impaler DDT! BLEED BEFORE THE JUNGLE JP! Going for a pin-

 

Danny: ONE!

 

Kendra: JP REVERSES!

 

Danny: ONE!

 

Simon: And Gilberto to his feet, drives JP back down to the ground and attempts another pin-

 

Danny: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Gilberto J wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, the King of the Jungle, GILBERTO J!

 

A deep laugh echoes through the arena. Gilberto J stretches his arms out to his shoulders, palms open as he continues to cackle. After a few seconds, he stops laughing and frivolously observes his fallen rival, dropping to his knees beside him, yelling "KNEEL BEFORE THE JUNGLE KING".

 

Kendra: JP Spears will once again need to take a redemption tour if he wants a chance here, he starts one in the hole. Ah well, let's keep it goin'. 

 

MAYU IWATANI VS ALFOS

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for One Fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

Mayu Iwatani comes onto the stage and gives the "hand heart" to a cheering crowd, to which she then does the pirate searching.

 

 

Ash: First! From Mine, Yamaguchi, Japan.... MAAAAAYU IWATANI!!!

 

Mayu skips down the ramp, giving the emo heart to those in the crowd. 

 

Kendra: The cheery disposition can fool you quickly, Mayu is an absolute beast in the ring. 

 

Mayu slides into the ring and pumps the crowd up.

 

 

The lights go white with vertical blue lasers showing out around the arena. Alfos comes out to a decent amount of cheers, pounds his chest twice and raises his arms with a shout.

 

 

Ash: And her opponent! From Portsmouth, England, weighing 245 pounds, ALFOS!!

 

Alfos walks down the ramp with pure laser focus on the ring, gradually picking his pace up without breaking focus until it becomes almost a jog. He slides into the ring without breaking stride and begins pacing in his corner, ready to fight.

 

Mayu already begins throwing punches and the bell rings!

 

Kendra: These two wanna get right into it, so right into it we go! Mayu was ready for Alfos. Whips him off the ropes and a quick snapping huracanrana. Slides him into a crucifix pin, Alfos tries for the reversal, Mayu kicks out and gets him into a headlock, a few quick punches.

 

Lenny: Alfos havin' a hell of a time gettin' himself started here, Mayu keeps the punches coming. OH AND ALFOS ABLE TO GET THIS INTO A SIDE SUPLEX! Irish Whip to Mayu and she eats a European Uppercut! Quick leg trip by Mayu to try to get herself back on track. AND A CRUCIFIX DRIVER! DODONPA!!

 

Jenny: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Mayu Iwatani wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, MAYU IWATANI!!!

 

Simon: There are some who would say that Alfos was clowned, but the fact of the matter is that Mayu Iwatani is one of the preeminent Joshi superstars out there.

 

Kendra: On the other hand, if James D doesn't win this next match, he'll have some 'splainin' to do. 

 

JAMES D VS LULU ANTARISKA

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for One Fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

As his theme music plays over the PA system, James holds back until the song kicks in and then makes his way out from behind the curtain.

 

 

Ash: FIRST! From New York City, NY, weighing in at 190 pounds, the Most Interesting Man in the WOOOOORLD, JAMES D!

 

As he moves into the sight of the fans, he's met with boos but this just brings a smile to his face. The boos continue to rain down towards James but it doesn't phase him as he makes his way down the ramp. James rolls into the ring and then stands in the corner as he awaits his opponent's entrance.

 

 

Lulu Antariksa runs out pumping up the crowd. 

 

 

Ash: And his opponent! From Santa Clarita, California, LULU ANTARIKSA!! 

 

Lulu high-fives the front row and slides into the ring.

 

Simon: She's in over her head here, let's see what she can do.

 

The bell rings!

 

Kendra: James with a clothesline to Lulu, Lulu up to her feet and a rough chop to James, James taken a bit aback and Lulu gets his tie and pulls him down fast into a facebreaker!

 

Lenny: Dude didn't even think she was worth taking his suit off, he's paying for it now and she rolls up for the pin- he kicks, but she gets hold of his tie and boots him in the face.

 

Simon: He keeps himself down and wraps in that Broken Dreams STF! Lulu trying for the ropes, but she's already ready to get out, she's tapping!

 

James D wins by Submission!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, The Most Interesting Man in the World, JAMES D!!! 

 

Kendra: Lulu truly was not ready for a full fight here. And she's gotta do this for another 10 days?

 

Simon: I wouldn't be surprised if she tried to call in a pinch hitter. 

 

Lenny: Well, our next match hopefully won't have this as an issue, as we have two champion-pedigree fighters about to make their way out. 

 

JAGUAR KING VS JCM ACE

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for One Fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

The lights go dark, resembling a New York Street, with Purple Siren lights going off. Jaguar King stands on the stage and punches down, with a crown firework going off around him.

 

 

Ash: Representing the Animalities, from New York, New York, weighing in at 248 pounds, JAGUAR KING!

 

Jaguar King walks down the ramp with intent, occasionally high fiving fans as he comes.

 

Kendra: Jaguar isn't going to have Lionheart or Victor Kingston to tag out, he's gonna have to handle this journey on his own. 

 

Jaguar King jumps onto the apron and flips in. 

 

Suddenly over the PA: "I'M COMMMMMING"

 

 

The arena lights dim, with red and white strobes sweeping the crowd.

 

Ace walks down the ramp with calculated calm, his movements deliberate and his gaze unflinching.

 

 

Ash: And his opponent! From Florida, weighing in at 300 pounds, JCM AAAAACE!!!

 

The crowd boos him relentlessly, but Ace feeds off the heat with a smug, unbothered smirk.

Midway down the ramp, he stops and examines the arena, eyes fixated on the prize.

 

He climbs into the ring with slow, deliberate movements, scanning the arena before leaning casually against the ropes, waiting for the bell to ring.

 

Lenny: Ace presents as chill and casual, but he is ready to wreck. 

 

The bell rings!

 

Simon: JCM charging up and BLASTS JAGUAR KING WITH A 3RD AVE!!!

 

DeAndra: ONE!

 

Kendra: Jaguar King barely makes it to the ropes, and kicks JCM away BUT JCM PULLS KING BACK IN AND ACE BOMB!!! JAGUAR KING REVERSES THE PIN!!!

 

DeAndra: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Jaguar King wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: HERE IS YOUR WINNER, JAGUAR KING!

 

Simon: This crowd can't believe it! JAGUAR KING CAN'T BELIEVE IT! 

 

Kendra: JCM can't believe it, and he's big mad! Jaguar King rolls right out of the ring and JCM gives chase!!

 

Simon: Well, they won't meet again in this event unless they both make it, but right now King has a slight edge over Ace in that department. 

 

Lenny: Still plenty of time to make it up though. 

 

Kendra: And we've come down to the final match in each group for today! 

 

VIOLET VS XEL

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for One Fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

Violet tugs at the collar of her leather jacket to boos.

 

 

Ash: FIRST! Representing E.M. Powered, from Los Angeles, California, VIOLET!!!

 

Violet flips off the crowd as she walks down the ramp.

 

Kendra: She's fully rejected the hero role that had once defined her. 

 

 

Arena dims to black. A single beam of blue light hits the stage as XEL emerges slowly.

 

 

Ash: And her opponent! From Aurora Valley, weighing in at 215 pounds, XEL!!!

 

LED wristbands in the crowd sync to his theme. Fog rolls in as light beams converge behind him, forming a glowing “X” in the air.

 

Kendra: The fallen hero faces the rising hero.

 

The bell rings!

 

Simon: XEL with a quick chop to Violet. Violet stiff punches XEL in response, and into a swinging neckbreaker. XEL springs right back up and an enzuigiri in response.

 

Lenny: It's a back and forth and Violet with an arm whip. XEL pops up and takes a run up, Springboard Corkscrew Senton!! SKYBOUND SURGE!!!

 

Kendra: And the cover-

 

Danny: ONE!

 

Simon: Violet grabs a rope. XEL elbows Violet on his way up, takes a run back and gets her with a Slingblade. XEL rolls her up.

 

Danny: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

XEL wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, XEL!!

 

XEL kneels in the center of the ring, raises one fist to the sky, and a soft blue glow pulses outward from the ring. Fans cheer as he salutes them with a hand over his heart.

 

Simon: Violet hasn't had the same level of success since joining up with EM Powered, and I think by now you'd have to question if you made the right call or not.

 

Lenny: People mock the ones who get the fans behind em but that'll really power you up.

 

Kendra: Speaking for Power Up, we're about to get... a Surge.

 

PINOY POWER SURGE VS THOR

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

The crowd pops loud as the song kicks in and the lightning coalesces towards the entrance way, where Pinoy Power Surge raises her arms and looks up almost as if being recharged, lightning forming behind her.

 

 

Ash: First! From Sagada, Philippines, PINOY POWER SURGE!!!

 

Kendra: It's really a battle of Lightning and Thunder. 

 

Pinoy Power Surge charges towards the ramp, jumps the apron and springs between the middle and top rope, landing in the center of the ring in a superhero pose.

 

Thunder crashes around the arena, and a "lightning bolt" hits the top of the Titantron as the music starts-

 

 

-and Thor stands on the Tron with his hammer held high.

 

 

Ash: And her opponent! From Belize, weighing in at 245 pounds, THE KING OF KINGS, THOR!

 

Thor ziplines down to the ring Hammer held high, and lands in the center of the ring, also in Superhero pose.

 

The bell rings!

 

Kendra: Thor tries to unlatch and Pinoy already coming with the Corkscrew Axe Kick! SURGIN GENERAL!!! He is barely successful and she takes him right down.

 

Jenny: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Pinoy Power Surge wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner... PINOY POWER SURGE!!

 

Lenny: She caught the dude right off guard and just BLASTED him!!! 

 

Kendra: It was a quick in and out, and frustratingly reminiscent of Thor's early matches. Well, we only have two matches left, and they both involve the Scythe Brothers.

 

JARED SCYTHE VS KYU KETSU

 

Ash: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

 

Crowd: ONE FALL!

 

 

“Guitar vs Violin” By Charlie Parra del Riego plays through the PA. As the Violin starts playing Jared emerges from the back, jogging out to the stage, stretching his right arm.

 

 

Ash: FIRST! From San Diego, California, weighing in at 190 pounds, the leader of the Scythe Society, JARED SCYTHE!!!

 

He squats down staring at the ring like a scout, stalking his target. He stands up and walks down the ramp, focused and calm.

 

Kendra: He carries himself like he's the king of a society that honestly barely exists now. 

As he reaches the ring, he slides right in, pacing around the ring like a snake circling its prey. He then leans into a turnbuckle, arms crossed.

 

 

A thick white fog rolls across the stage as the lights dim. A single spotlight follows Kyu Ketsu as he steps forward.

 

 

Ash: And his opponent! From Feudal Japan, weighing in at 200 pounds, the Vampire Samurai, KYU KETSU!

 

Above him, the screen displays a blood-red moon. His eyes remain locked on the ring, unwavering. He enters the ring before draping his cape over the ropes, after which he gets on all fours and peers beneath, giving the crowd a sadistic smile and a deliberate and slow wave.

 

The bell rings!

 

Simon: Kyu comes in quick with a pair of chops, Jared grabs his arm and judo flip! Kyu pops up and responds in kind!! 

 

Kendra: Jared ducks a clothesline MASTER CUTTER!!

 

Carter: ONE! TWO!

 

Lenny: Wait, Brother pops out from under the ring!!

 

 

Simon: Def flips the pin!!!

 

Carter: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Kyu Ketsu wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner! KYU KETSU!!!

 

Simon: Well, Def is up next for the final match of the night, and the officials are trying to hold Jared back, he's swinging wildly and it's taking ten men, but he's heading back and here comes Will Corrigan from the audience and right into the ring!

 

 

DEF JAM VS WILL CORRIGAN

 

The two go at it right away and the bell rings!

 

Kendra: Fists are swinging, Def gets a block in and takes the momentum with a boxing combo! Def now grabs his head and knee shots to Corrigan's ribs. Corrigan pushed back, Corrigan takes the opportunity and SPEAR TO DEF!!!

 

 

Lenny: JARED IS CHASED OUT AND CISCO GRABS DEF'S LEGS!!! I don't think DeAndra sees it!!!

 

DeAndra: ONE! TWO! THREE!

 

Will Corrigan wins by Pinfall!

 

 

Ash: Here is your winner, Will Corrigan!

 

 

Lenny: HERE COME VICTORIA AND DANTE, THEY TACKLE CISCO! Not quick enough to stop the damage, or save Def from defeat, but they're at least able to get their vengeance and protect their brother WAIT JARED IS BACK OUT!

 

 

Simon: Jared pulls Dante off Cisco and is lighting him up!! Victoria whips Cisco into the stairs!! Cisco snaps back with a lariat and Def runs him down with a boot!

 

Lenny: Corrigan got his win, he's puttin' his hands up and getting out here, but X-Treme Society is starting to take things into-

 

Kendra: STELLAR ARE OUT HERE!

 

 

Kendra: STELLAR REVERSING THE NUMBERS GAME AND DOUBLE SPEAR TO DANTE!!!! X-Treme got a real problem on their-