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Victor Cross: "The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is the match to crown the first ever BTWF World Heavyweight Champion!"

Victor Cross: "Introducing first, HELL'S GUARDIAN!"

*"Headstrong" by Trapt begins to play as Hell's Guardian makes his way out from the back to a chorus of cheers. He makes his way down to the ring quickly, anxious to get this title match under way.*

Victor Cross: "And his opponent, BIG DADDY!"

*"Evolution" by Motorhead blares across the Barton Arena sound system while the man known as Big Daddy makes his way out from the back onto the top of the entrance ramp. The crowd jeers him but Big Daddy doesn't seem phased at all by it and continues on his way down to the ring before entering via the ring steps. As Big Daddy and Hell stand in opposite corners waiting Joe Schmoe raises the BTWF World Heavyweight Championship belt into the air to show it to the fans who applaud and wait for the beginning of this match. After handing the belt to the outside Joe calls for the bell to ring.*

DING DING DING

The first BTWF World Heavyweight Championship match is off to a quick start as Big Daddy and Hell meet in the center of the ring with a staredown. Big Daddy starts the real action by shoving Hell away making the man stumble back. The crowd jeers Big Daddy but their jeers quickly turn to cheers as Hell comes back and nails Big Daddy in the face with a hard right hand that knocks Big Daddy down to the canvas. Quickly after Hell drops down onto Big Daddy and begins to fire right and left hands at Big Daddy's face. A few punches connect before Big Daddy rakes the eyes of Hell and pushes him off into the ropes. Slightly dazed and blinded Hell backs into the ropes as Big Daddy stands back up to his feet before coming back at Big Daddy only to get a kick to the gut. Speedily Big Daddy places Hell into a front facelock before planting Hell with a DDT. Hell is down but Big Daddy doesn't go for the cover but instead gets up to his feet before going over to Hell and grabbing him by the head. Slowly Big Daddy begins to pick Hell up off the ground but as he gets Hell up he ends up getting a right hand to the gut before Hell grabs Big Daddy's legs and pulls them out from under him. Big Daddy slams into the ground back first as Hell keeps a hold of Big Daddy. Hell then follows up by stepping through the legs of Big Daddy and turning him over into a Sharpshooter.

The fans in the Barton Arena begin to cheer loudly as Hell keeps the Sharpshooter locked in and they begin to think he may be able to become the first BTWF Champion but just as it seems Big Daddy will tap he reaches out and grabs the ropes. Referee Joe Schmoe calls for Hell to break the hold as Big Daddy makes it to the rope but he won't let it go insisting that he can beat Big Daddy right now. 1...2...3...Before Schmoe can even count to four to make Hell break it before the five Big Daddy uses his great leg strength to push Hell off of him. Hell stumbles forward towards the middle of the ring as Big Daddy begins to get up off the ground using the ropes mainly because they help to use less energy. Once Big Daddy is up and Hell has managed to turn around Hell charges once again at Big Daddy. Just before he is able to connect with Big Daddy the bigger man side steps Hell and makes him hit the ropes before falling down to the ground. Being frustrated now Hell goes to get up but as he gets up on all fours Big Daddy goes over to Hell and slams him in the midsection with a kick that knocks Hell back down. Holding his stomach from the kick Hell rolls onto his side but ends up getting a stiff kick to the spine from Big Daddy for his troubles. After the kick to the back Big Daddy then hits Hell with a kick to the back of the head before pulling the wounded man up off the ground.

Once Big Daddy has Hell on his feet he puts him into position for and hits Hell with a Back Suplex. Hell arches his back on the mat as Big Daddy quickly gets up from the move and yells at Hell to get to his feet. Big Daddy waits impatiently for Hell to get up but as he does Big Daddy runs back into the ropes. Just as Hell has made it to his feet, still holding his back, Big Daddy nails him with a Clothesline that takes Hell back down onto the mat before Big Daddy goes for the first cover of the match, 1...2...Hell kicks out and Big Daddy looks upset at this. Quickly Big Daddy begins to get up to his feet and grabs Hell by the hair to bring him up as well. Once both are up Big Daddy whips Hell into the far set of ropes before letting Hell rebound and hitting Hell with a Spinebuster into a cover, 1...2...Hell kicks out once again. Now Big Daddy seems to be getting angry as he once again gets up to his feet, dragging Hell up by the hair with him. With both men on their feet Big Daddy grabs Hell by the wrist before going to Irish Whip Hell again but this time Hell reverses it and sends Big Daddy into the ropes. As Big Daddy rebounds and comes back at Hell HG nails Big Daddy with a Clothesline of his own that takes Big Daddy down to the canvas.

Instead of going for a cover Hell grabs Big Daddy off the ground after the cover before lifting him up and setting him up for a Tombstone Piledriver! Before Hell can manage to hit the move Big Daddy shifts his weight and makes Hell bend back enough for Big Daddy to stand onto his feet before Big Daddy lifts Hell up into position for a Tombstone Piledriver of his own. Big Daddy slams Hell's head into the mat with the Tombstone and the fans in the Barton Arena think it is over as Big Daddy covers, 1...2...2.9 count as Hell just barely kicks out. The crowd begins to cheer as Big Daddy is now really getting frustrated and can feel a win coming soon. Slowly he makes his way back to his feet before pulling Hell back up off the ground and into a standing head scissors. Big Daddy draws jeers from the crowd as he picks Hell up into a Piledriver position before doing a thumbs down taunt and driving Hell into the ground. Being tired Big Daddy has to rest for a few seconds before flipping Hell over and into a cover, 1...2...2.999 count as Hell puts his foot on the bottom rope! Once again the crowd lets out a huge sigh of relief and cheers for Hell as Big Daddy gets up to his feet and yells at Schmoe that he had the three. As Big Daddy continues to argue with Schmoe over the count Hell slowly crawls over to him and gets an Inside Cradle on Big Daddy with the tights held, 1...2...3!!!

Victor Cross: "And here is your winner and the first ever BTWF World Heavyweight Champion, Hell's Guardian!"

*The fans in the Barton Arena are on their feet cheering for Hell winning even though he did have to cheat to do so. As the new Champion gets to his feet he is handed the belt by Joe Schmoe who didn't see HG using the tights. Hell grabs the belt and raises it into the air before going over to where Big Daddy is now standing up using the ropes. Hell offers his hand to Big Daddy but instead of shaking it the angry Big Daddy kicks Hell down low and makes him fall to the mat before grabbing Hell's newly won belt and telling him "I'll be taking this". Big Daddy then walks off with the BTWF World Heavyweight Championship in his hands as the first ever Madness ends and we fade...to...black.*

Victor Cross enters the ring, the crowd pumped up for what is sure to be an interesting main event. "The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall, and follows Hardcore rules!"

"I Hate (Everything About You)" by Three Days Grace resounds over the loudspeakers as the crowd begins to cheer, getting up on their feet as Fox walks out through the curtains, the Women's Championship slung over her shoulder. "Introducing first, weighing in at one hundred thirty pounds, she is the BTWF Women's Champion...FOX!!!" Fox begins to head down the entrance ramp, smiling out to the fans and holding her arms out to the side for high fives, though making sure not to let her title slip off her shoulder. She then slides into the ring, handing her belt off to an official before removing her jacket, then turning to watch the entrance ramp.

"Headstrong" by Trapt hits as Hell makes his way out through the curtains, the crowd popping huge for one of the top faces in the BTWF. "And her partner, from Cape Coral, Florida, weighing in at two hundred thirty-five pounds, he is the BTWF World Heavyweight Champion...HELL'S GUARDIAN!!!" Hell stops before getting into the ring, crouching down and pulling a steel chair out from under the apron, the crowd cheering as he slides into the ring and nods to Fox. "Headstrong" fades out.

A red dragon is seen flying up the side of the mountain on the BarTron, lava suddenly erupting from the top as it reaches the peak as the lights take on a hazy red color and the descending bass line of "The Trooper" by Iron Maiden begins. The crowd boos and jeers heavily as Omega walks out onto the top of the entrance ramp, looking out over the crowd before staring down Fox. "And their opponent, from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, weighing in at two hundred thirty pounds, the Man of 1000 Holds...OMEGA!!!" Omega walks down to the ring, moving in, Joe stepping between the two teams to stop any pre-emptive fighting, Omega's entrance theme fading out.

EVOLUTION...

"Evolution" by Motorhead plays as Big Daddy walks out onto the top of the entrance ramp, turning his back to face the crowd and raising his arms up to the side and gold pyro showers down onto him from the bottom of the BarTron, the crowd booing and jeering heavily. "And his partner, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, weighing in at two hundred sixty-five pounds...BIG DADDY!!!" Big Daddy turns and heads down to the ring, sliding in under the bottom rope, he and Hell glaring at each other for a few moments, but Joe keeps order. Finally, after receiving a quick affirmative from both teams, he steps way back and calls for the bell.

DING DING DING!!!

The match starts off quickly with Hell swinging wildly with the chair, BD and Omega trying to dodge, but Hell does manage to hit some glancing blows, just enough to stun the two. Hell tosses the chair to the side, then throws Omega over to Fox before beginning to hit a series of punches to Big Daddy. Fox hits a quick Knife-Edge Chop across Omega's chest, but the Man of 1000 Holds responds with a Toekick before pulling Fox into a Front Facelock and hitting a Snap Suplex, slamming Fox's back down into the mat. Hell grabs Big Daddy's legs and pulls them out from under him, then tosses him towards Omega, but he quickly rolls to the side, Big Daddy landing where he had lain a moment before. Big Daddy gets up and begins to walk away from Hell, shaking out the cobwebs from the glancing chair shots. Fox is up at this point, grabbing Omega by the hair and pulling him over to the corner before slamming his head into the top turnbuckle three times. Fox begins to hit a series of sharp, stiff kicks right into Omega's sides and back, then rolls him out of the ring with her foot. Hell quickly moves up behind Big Daddy and pulls him into a Reverse Waistlock before slamming him back in a German Suplex. Hell rolls over and picks Big Daddy up again, slamming him back for a second German Suplex, and then a third before tossing him out of the ring through the ropes. Fox rolls Omega back into the ring, having changed her mind about her strategy, then sets him up behind her in a 3/4 Facelock, about to hit the CLEVER FO-NO! Omega quickly elbows Fox in the side a few times before turning and hitting a quick Snap Suplex, pulling Fox into a T-Bone Suplex as she gets up, then crouches over her and begins to hit a series of hard punches to the face.

Outside the ring, Big Daddy is crouching near the edge of the ring apron, Hell moving out to try and attack him again, but Big Daddy suddenly turns and slams the head of a sledgehammer right into Hell's stomach, then moves off, taking a few deep breaths and rubbing the back of his neck. Hell falls down to one knee and clutches his stomach, but then reaches under the ring apron while Big Daddy has his back turned, pulling out a ladder! The crowd cheers loudly for this, Big Daddy turning around to see what's going on, only to be hit with the edge of the ladder by Hell! Hell slams the edge of the ladder down into Big Daddy's face to keep him stunned, then slides the ladder into the ring and reaches down under the ring apron again, pulling out a table and sliding it into the ring as well. Meanwhile, Omega picks Fox up and sets her on the top turnbuckle, climbing up and pulling her up into a Fireman's Carry position, the crowd booing as Omega jumps off and slams Fox's stomach down into his knee with the CRIMSON SKIES!!! As Fox rolls off, Omega grabs her legs, twisting them around and locking in the OMEGA'S PRISON!!! Meanwhile, Hell sets the ladder and table up before pulling Big Daddy into the ring, slamming his head down on the edge of the ring apron to stun him some more, then sets Big Daddy on the table before climbing the ladder and throwing his arms up to the crowd and jumping off to hit a SWANTON BOMB THROUGH THE TA-NO!!! Big Daddy manages to roll to the side, but Hell's legs still hit him as he comes down, though Hell goes through the table and takes most of the hit. Big Daddy rolls out of the ring, clutching his side a bit, but reaches under the ring apron and gets a fire extinguisher, rolling back into the ring.

Meanwhile, Fox manages to get to the ropes, Joe coming over to force Omega to break the hold. Omega seems rather annoyed with this, beginning to argue with Joe, but Fox gets up, rubbing her knee for a few moments, then suddenly flies forward in the attempt of a Superkick, only to have Omega turn and take her out with a Dropkick right into her knee, making her fall down, then picks Fox up and pulls her up onto his back in a Gory Special! Meanwhile, Big Daddy waits for Hell to get up, then sprays the fire extinguisher fluid right into his eyes. Hell stumbles back and clutches his eyes, Big Daddy laughing afterwards, but Hell suddenly runs forward and hits a Spear to Big Daddy! Hell obviously followed the sound of Big Daddy's laughter to hit the move, standing up and wiping the foam out of his eyes, then moves over to pull Fox out of the hold before hitting Omega in the gut and pulling him into a Standing Head Scissors and slamming him down with a Powerbomb, going for the pin. "1...2..." Omega kicks out. Hell seems annoyed at this, but is suddenly hit in the back of the head by a VCR from Big Daddy, who grins before dropping it onto the mat and taking a few moments to pose arrogantly. Hell retaliates by reaching over and grabbing Big Daddy's foot, however, sending him crashing down into the VCR face-first. Fox slowly gets back into the ring at this point, having rolled out after getting locked in the Omega's Prison and Gory Special. Hell slowly gets up, rubbing his head, then shifts Big Daddy off the VCR, the #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Title clutching his head for few moments. Hell turns around only to see Omega pull him into a T-Bone Suplex position, but Hell counters with a quick knee to the gut before turning Omega upside down and turning to the side before dropping him down into a TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER ONTO THE VCR!!! Hell quickly goes for the pin afterwards. "ONE...TWO...THREE!!!"

Victor Cross stands up from ringside, the crowd erupting into cheers. "Here are your winners, the team of Hell's Guardian and Fox!" Big Daddy is up after this announcement, grabbing a nearby leg from the destroyed table, then begins to slam it hard into Hell's abdomen and head as he turns around, Hell caught completely by surprise. Fox tries to go over and help her partner, but her knee prevents her from even standing up. Omega is finally up after a few moments, clutching his head, which is now starting to bleed a bit. Turning to the side and seeing Fox lay on the ground, Omega grins, lifting her up and pulling her into a Death Valley Driver! Omega slams Fox's head down into the mat, then rolls her out of the ring before turning to watch Big Daddy, who has now lifted up Hell, knocking the ladder down before picking Hell up and slamming him down with a ROCK BOTTOM ONTO THE LADDER!!! Big Daddy stands up and watches the motionless Hell for a few moments, then retrieves the stolen World Title Belt from an official before leaving with Omega, the crowd booing and jeering as we fade...to...black.

I will forgive but I won't forget...
...I hope you know...
...you lost my respect.

*"Blood (Empty Promises)" begins to blare across the Durem Superdome sound system as the lights dim until the only light in the arena is coming from the entrance ramp that is glowing red while smoke begins to slowly drift out from the top of it. The smoke continues as the fans in the Durem arena rise to their feet in anticipation for the three men who are about to make their appearance.*

Y' BETTER WATCH OUT!
If you don't know what's going on around you.
Y' BETTER THINK TWICE!
Before you fly off the handle and lose it.
Y' BETTER JOIN US!
Before you get lost in the shuffle.
YOU GOTTA RISE AGAINST...
the demons that are gonna try and hold you down!

*The song continues to play and the crowd is on edge for the moment the curtain to the backstage area opens and reveals the men who everyone now knows will be coming out to this entrance. Only a few more seconds pass before Austin Azure, Xunkai, and Revision make their way out from the back and stand on the top of the entrance ramp. No man takes the lead but instead they go three wide up to the edge of the entrance ramp and pause for a moment as Blood (Empty Promises) continues to play.*

Does it run in your blood to betray the ones you love!?
Does it run in your blood to betray the ones you love!?
The ones you love!
The ones you love!
The ones you love...

*As the song goes on the pause from all three men is ended as Xunkai throws his hands into the air in an X while both Revision and Azure throw one arm up into the air to acknowledge the Durem crowd which is cheering all three loudly despite how they are taking their own sweet time for this entrance. Once each man is through posing for the flash bulbs going off throughout the arena they all at once begin to walk down the entrance ramp. Obviously taking their time each member of EP seems content to talk some with members of the crowd Revision especially as a fan from Barton yells at him that he sucks.*

Revision: "You can think I suck all I want but you're the guy who drove from Barton to Durem just to prove how little a life you have."

*The fan tries to respond to Revision but the Durem fans just begin to chant "shut the f**k up" at him as Revision, Azure, and Xunkai continue down the entrance ramp.*

CAUSE I'M NOT A PAWN...
for you to play in your ******** game!
I'VE GOT DIGNITY...
and a dream that I want to achieve!
UNDER PRESSURE...
you crumbled and you let me down!
I'M NOT DEAF
and all I hear are your empty promises!

*Mostly done with jawing with the fans the three members that make up Empty Promises make it down to the bottom of the entrance ramp and each pick a way to enter the ring. Azure simply enters the ring via the ring steps while Revision jumps up onto the ring apron that is nearest the entrance ramp before wiping his feet and jumping up over the ropes and into the ring. Xunkai continues to walk around the ring and the Durem fans yell things like "kill Twist tonight" and "Twilight's going to be your b***h" at him. The former multi-time SF Champion doesn't seem to pay them any attention though as he makes his way around to the side of the ring with the announce tables. Before Austin can even think about calling for a microphone after getting into the ring Xunkai has procured one from one of the officials on the outside and slides into the ring. Quickly standing up to his feet Xunkai decides to start off doing the speaking for EP tonight.*

Xunkai: "Now it looks like it is put up or shut up time for a man named Steve Twist. So where are you Steve? I thought you were the one that was going to be calling us out tonight not the other way around? You're probably still in the hospital after getting dropped on your head at LoS huh?"

*The Durem crowd cheers at this fact but the cheers die down quickly as Xunkai folds his arms across his chest and appears to be waiting for Steve. Almost a minute passes and still no sign of Twist so Azure goes over to Xunkai and asks for the microphone. Xunkai gives it to him and goes over to talk to Revision who just seems out here right now because he is a member of EP more than anything.*

Azure: "Although this may be nice for all our fans out here in Durem tonight Steve it isn't for us. Waiting for you is keeping me from getting ready for my match which is supposed to be the opener tonight. Of course because of that I guess you would make some lame joke about me curtain jerking but at least I don't decline matches, or challenges, just to keep my spot up at the ME. The other thing you have to remember Steve is that I don't have a good relationship with management around here like you or Darson Grays so I don't automatically get booked in so many BTWF World Heavyweight Championship matches a year."

Azure: "Not that it matters to me because quite frankly that belt isn't worth my time right now. I didn't come to the BTWF to be the BTWF Champion. I came to the BTWF to be THE best wrestler here and to get that spot I need to take it from you Steve. Sure you aren't Big Daddy or Omega but with my available options right now you are the best wrestler I can take out at the moment to put myself in position to become the best wrestler in the BTWF. Think about it Steve, you're one of the biggest names in the BTWF yet you are coming out of the last two Pay Per Views with losses. One was a result of getting your a** dropped off the top turnbuckle by Darson Grays and the other is thanks to Xunkai here who has it in for you more than I do. Also..."

BRUISES!

*Suddenly Austin is interrupted by "Bruises" by Skindred, the entrance theme of the man EP has been waiting for. Stepping out from the back onto the top of the entrance ramp Steve is greeted with jeers because of their location tonight but doesn't even bother doing anything to deserve them. Instead the former BTWF and Gaia Champion makes his way down to the ring quickly, still in his street clothes including a blue hoodie from Abercrombie and Fitch with the hood flipped back, a pair of slightly worn blue jeans, and his signature "Steve Twist" Nikes. Upon arriving at the bottom of the entrance ramp Steve walks over to the ring steps and enters the ring using them while the jeers continue on from the crowd. Once he is in the ring Xunkai stares at him and looks like he is going to charge at Twist but is held back by Revision who whispers something in Xunkai's ear. This makes the former two time SF Champion calm down despite Steve going over to where Azure is standing in the middle of the ring and taking the microphone right out of his hand.*

Twist: "If you could only see the look on your face right now Azure. Just because my flight was late getting in to Durem you thought that I wouldn't show up due to my neck being bad but it seems that in an attempt to outsmart me you made a mistake. Obviously that mistake is forgetting just who you're dealing with here but I don't think I need to spell it out for the people here in Durem because all I would get is boos anyway."

Twist: "Before I get to doing what I came out here to do I have to get something off my chest here Austin so why don't you be a good midget and move out of the spotlight here."

*Austin acts like he is thinking about it before grabbing the microphone back from Steve.*

Azure: "Actually Steve why don't you wait just a second and play up to these Durem fans like the overrated pile of s**t you are while I explain a few things."

*Twist quickly grabs the microphone back from Austin after this comment. Azure tries to grab it back from Steve as he brings it up to his mouth but Twist moves it out of Austin's way to make him miss before continuing.*

Twist: "Take a breather there shorty and go conversate with the other short bus passengers over there because I'll be doing the talking here."

*This time Austin waits until Twist is off guard and grabs the microphone from him, only to have Steve grab it right back. Once again Austin grabs it but hangs on to it this time as he and Steve fight over it. While they are doing so Xunkai slips out of the ring and begins to look under the ring apron for something. Finally, Austin gets the microphone once and for all as Steve lets go and makes Azure fall down on his bottom. The Durem crowd seems pretty angry with Twist but "The White Phoenix" doesn't care and waits for Austin who is getting back up off the ground. The Television Champion brushes himself off once he is up before going to start again.*

Azure: "Alright, go ahead and laugh at that Steve but at least I'm not the one who was eliminated by someone who wasn't even IN the Civil War match. It does seem you have 'outsmarted' EP as you put it but appearances can be deceiving Steve. We still have a numbers advantage of three to one and while I might take those odds in Vegas this isn't a betting game. Since I've now shown you the odds I'll give you a choice as to what you can do. You can either get out of here right now and bring back someone to help you when you aren't injured because I don't want it to seem like EP is a bunch of cowards beating up a crippled man, OR you can get beat down now and until you finally see it our way and get the hell out of the BTWF so we can take our spots at the top of the roster where we belong. So what will it be Steve?"

*Austin hands the microphone back over to Twist who takes it and waits for a few moments thinking about this decision before bringing the microphone back up to his lips.*

Twist: "Let me think about that for a..."

*CRACK! Steve gets slammed in the back of the neck by Xunkai who is back in the ring behind Steve with a kendo stick. "The White Phoenix" falls down to his knees holding his neck while the Durem crowd erupts with cheers, but quickly gets back up and turns around before slamming Xunkai in the jaw with a nasty right hook. "The Anarchist" drops the kendo stick and falls back into the ropes before rebounding off them and hitting Steve with a right hook of his own that takes Steve down to a knee. Before Steve can even get up from that Austin slams Steve in the back of the head with a forearm to make sure Steve doesn't get another shot in. This makes Steve fall down to the ground clutching his neck but also allows Xunkai to measure Steve up before delivering a BRUTAL kick to the head of Steve. A few more stiff kicks find their mark on the head and face of Steve as Xunkai picks his shots. While this is going on Revision is trying to keep members of the JFS out of the ring but finally has to let them in as Jack Frost comes out from the back with more. It doesn't take very long for the JFS members to break up Xunkai and Steve but the damage to Twist has been done as blood trickles out from over his eye and his lip is also all swelled and bloody. Xunkai continues to struggle to get at Steve but stops when Austin tells him to and all three members of EP get out of the ring before going to the back so Azure can get ready for his Television Championship match, Revision for his match with TT, and Xunkai for his match with Twilight. With all the members of Empty Promises away from the ring Steve slowly gets to his feet still clutching his neck and head. Before he leaves he mutters something under his breath about EP just waiting until next week before he leaves and we cut to a commercial.*

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Victor Cross enters the ring, the crowd getting pumped up for this exhibition of a veteran versus one of the most arrogant rookies in the business. "The following contest is scheduled for one fall!"

The lights in the arena dim to a dark blue color as the opening bass guitar chords of "Hysteria" by Muse pulses through the sound system, the Durem crowd immediately getting up on their feet and letting out a huge cheer as the drums move into the song, white spotlights flashing on at the top of the entrance ramp and illuminating the back of Revision, dressed in his normal dark blue boxer's robe. As the song moves into its main beat, Revision spins around to face the entrance ramp as a wall of white pyro erupts in front of him. A few moments later, Revision emerges from the smoke, the crowd cheering even louder as Austin Azure and Xunkai follow him out, David Stetson, EP's personal announcer, bringing up the rear. EP holds their hands out to the side for high fives and pats on the back from the heel-loving fans of Durem. Once the four men reach the ring, Austin slides into the ring while Xunkai grabs the top rope and leap frogs all the way up over them from the floor, getting a little cheer from the crowd for that acrobatic maneuver, Revision moving up the steps and slipping in through the ropes normally, David doing the same. The three men stop inside the ring as "Hysteria" fades out and the lights turn back to normal, Revision turning to glance at Victor Cross before motioning him away with his hand. Cross glares at the Future, but moves out of the ring, allowing David to take his place, the new announcer clearing his throat before beginning.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, there are many veterans in the Gaian wrestling business. All of these wrestlers, with varying levels of aging, have made a certain mark on the Gaian wrestling community. Men like Hell's Guardian, Brian Blade, Steve Twist, Omega, Maxwell Conners, Big Daddy, Shadow Starr, The Heat, Pohatu, Shady..."

The names get a mixed reaction from the crowd depending on who they are, the fans obviously not seeming to care that David is basically wasting time with this announcement, all of them much too big of fans of Empty Promises to even notice.

"Continuing now, The Demon, FF, Drizzt Talon, Fox, Zero, Kroenen, Darkbeat, Kat, and even Empty Promises' very own Anarchist, Xunkai!" The crowd pops huge at that, Xunkai just smirking as he nods, Revision lightly punching him on the shoulder and seeing to be making a comment about an "old man". "But none of those veterans will be in the ring for this match. Instead, it will be the man known as the King of the Cage, and a member of the first ever BTWF Tag Team Champions. A man known only as...The Tiger. Unfortunately, he does not have the privelage of having anywhere near the amount of talent as the man to my right does. A man weighing in at eighty-six kilograms, which is one hundred ninety pounds to any of the losers who bothered to make the trip here from Barton..." A HUGE pop comes from this, a "BARTON SUCKS!" chant starting up almost immediately. "He hails from the Sin City...He is the Destroyer of Prodigies, the Future of Wrestling, and the Killer of Fuzzy Little Kittens, he is the one...the only...REVISION!!!" Revision falls to his knees and throws his arms up and out to the side as white sparks shower down from sets above the turnbuckles, the crowd cheering loudly for this. Finally, Revision gets up and removes his robe and sunglasses as David, Xunkai and Austin exit the ring, the crowd turning their attention back to the entrance ramp.

Two feline eyes appear on the DDD, the crowd immediately beginning to boo and jeer. The opening guitar strums of "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor begin resounding over the arena, eventually leading into the drums and tambourine, TT making his way out through the curtains and standing at the top of the entrance ramp as orange and black pyro erupts on either side of him, the crowd responding with a huge amount of jeers, Victor Cross having returned to the ring at this point. "And his opponent, from Tiger Washington, weighing in at two hundred fifteen pounds, he is the King of the Cage...THE TIGER!!!"

Risin' up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive

TT begins to make his way down the ramp, not bothering to pose for the crowd, knowing he'd only get a bad reaction from 98% of the fans. A few insults can be heard over the various boos. "REVISION'S GONNA NEUTER YOU!" "KITTY'S GONNA GET DECLAWED!" TT ignores this as he continues to head down towards the ring.

So many times, it happens too fast
You trade your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive...

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all
With the eye...of the tiger

TT jumps up onto the ring apron once he reaches the ring, pointing at Revision as black and orange pyro shoots off from the turnbuckles on either side of him. Revision just rolls his eyes and yawns fakely, glancing off to the side, pretending to be interested with something off in the distance. TT moves through the ropes, not bothering to do any more posing, just watching Revision as his entrance theme fades out.

Grey Fox moves forward, calling both men over to the middle of the ring, checking to see if both are ready, then steps back and calls for the bell.

DING DING DING!

Revision seems rather annoyed at even being in this match, pointing down at the mat. "Just lay down, Tiger. You can save yourself the embarrassment of going through this whole match with me only to lose to a 'rookie'." TT keeps a neutral expression for a moment, then responds with a sudden slap across the face to Revision, the crowd immediately booing and jeering the hell out of TT. EP look about ready to go in there and take TT down for this, but Grey Fox obviously has an eye on those two. Revision turns his head back to face TT, closing his eyes for a moment before speaking. "Oh, you're goin' down, b***h." TT and Revision lock up in a grapple, the two fighting for a few moments before Revision manages to push TT back into the corner. TT reverses it, however, sending Revision into the turnbuckles and pushing him back against them. Grey Fox calls for the break, but Revision just pushes TT back by his chest, the veteran responding with another slap across the face to Revision before walking backwards away from the corner. Revision walks out of the corner as well, holding his cheek and glaring in disbelief at TT. The two lock up into a grapple again after a few moments, Revision once again pushing TT back into the corner, but TT reverses it again. Just before the five count, Revision reverses this as well, pushing TT back into the corner, then breaks at five with a slap of his own. TT fires back with a STIFF Knife-Edge Chop, the crack heard throughout the arena as Revision stumbles backwards, the crowd jeering TT heavily at this point. Revision clutches his chest for a few moments, then shakes it off, coming back to lock up in another grapple with TT, this time grabbing his head and taking him down in a Side Headlock on the ground. TT reverses it into a Head Scissors, but Revision manages to kick out, standing up and running forward only to get pulled down with an Arm Drag before TT locks in a Side Headlock of his own, but Revision reverses that into a Head Scissors, only to have TT kick out, both men standing up and staring each other down.

The two come together in the middle of the ring, Revision pointing at TT and demanding to know exactly why he thinks he can slap The Future, but TT just knocks Revision's hand away. The Future responds with a slap, but TT hits another hard Knife-Edge Chop in retaliation. Revision shoves TT back after after a moment, but TT merely responds with a shove of his own, and is able to knock Revision down to the mat. Revision qucikly gets up, running forward to attack TT, only to get pulled down in an Arm Drag again, quickly getting up once more, only to be hit with a Dropkick from TT. Revision quickly gets up again, but TT hits a quick right hand, knocking him back against the ropes, then goes to whip him across the ring, only to have Revision reverse it. TT just catches Revision with a Shoulderblock on the way back, however, taking The Future down to the mat once again. Revision rolls out of the ring before TT can capitalize, Xunkai and Austin quickly coming over and patting him on the back, giving him some strategies. TT looks extremely annoyed with having to wait for them, but Revision moves back up to the ring apron after a few moments, only to jump back down as TT runs forward to attack him. TT quickly slips out through the ropes, and Revision suddenly starts to run around the ring, TT chasing him. Revision pulls himself up onto the ring apron and through the ropes, turning as TT rolls under the bottom one and going for an Elbow Drop, but TT rolls out in time, and Revision's elbow connects with the mat. Revision quickly gets up, only to see TT pulling himself up onto the ring apron, then up onto the top rope, jumping off in the attempt of a Flying Cross Bod-NO! Revision catches him in mid-air and drives him down into the mat with a Powerslam, the crowd popping for the counter.

Revision walks over and grabs TT's head, picking his foot up before scraping the side of it down across TT's face, the crowd cheering for the show of disrespect on TT, who rolls back into the corner while clutching his cheek. Revision walks over and picks TT up again, setting him against the corner before firing off a harsh Knife-Edge Chop. Revision follows up with a second chop, but as he goes for a third, TT suddenly knocks him out of the corner and hits a chop of his own, knocking Revision back with three more, but The Future finally stops the chain with a thumb to the eye. Revision clutches his chest for a few moments, but shakes it off, walking over and picking TT up, lifting him up horizontally before dropping him down in a Backbreaker. The crowd notices by now that Revision isn't going for too many high-flying moves, and he doesn't really have to, seeing as TT doesn't weigh much more than him, and he can use some power maneuvers. Revision picks TT up again, grabbing his head and flipping him down in a Snapmare, then follows it up with a sharp kick right to the back of TT, who arches his spine and cringes. Revision picks TT up once again, this time smashing his forearm down into TT's back, taking the veteran down to the mat. Revision then turns and nods to Xunkai, who quickly jumps up onto the apron and goes to make it look like he's going to get into the ring, Grey Fox moving over to stop him. While Xunkai has Grey Fox distracted, Revision pulls TT over towards the ropes, then wraps his legs up in the bottom one, preventing TT from escaping. Revision then begins to lay into TT with a series of harsh, stiff kicks to his chest and back, the crowd cheering for each one. Finally, Revision backs off and unties TT's legs from the ropes, nodding to Xunkai again, who finally steps down from the apron, allowing Grey Fox to turn his attention back to the match.

Revision picks TT up and pulls him into a Front Facelock before lifting him up in a Vertical Suplex position. Revision shows off for a bit, holding this position for about five seconds before dropping TT down to the mat with the maneuver. Obviously that while Revision can do some power moves against TT, he can't do too much. Revision rubs his arm for a moment, it seeming to have hurt Revision's arms a bit to hold TT up. Revision stands up and walks over to TT, smirking down at him before scraping his boot across his face, the crowd into the match at this point, sensing a win for Revision. Revision picks TT up and pushes him back into the corner before hitting a few forearm shots to the side of his head. TT slumps down after the third one, and Revision picks him up once more before driving his elbow down into the back of TT's neck. Revision picks TT up again, but the veteran suddenly retaliates with a quick shove before hitting a Knife-Edge Chop, only to fall down to his knees, the punishment from Revision earlier getting to him. Revision just smirks down at TT before pushing TT back into the corner in a sitting position with his foot, then just presses his foot against TT's head, crushing it back against the turnbuckle. Grey Fox quickly starts a DQ count, Revision backing off at four before reaching down and pulling TT up and taking him down with another Snapmare. Revision follows it up with a Dropkick to the back of TT's head, knocking him down to the mat, then rolls him over onto his back before pushing his shin down on TT's neck, choking him with the maneuver. Grey Fox quickly moves over next to Revision, beginning the DQ count again, Revision smiling and counting along with Grey Fox, the crowd laughing and cheering at Revision's antics. Revision once again breaks off at four, TT rolling over to the side and clutching his neck.

Revision walks over and picks TT up, this time just tossing him out of the ring through the ropes. Revision takes a few moments to look out at the crowd, grinning a bit, then moves through the ropes as well, picking TT up and pulling him down along the side of the entrance ramp. Revision hits a harsh forearm to the side of TT's head, then pulls him into a Northern Lights Suplex position, only to just push forward and drive TT's back right into the steel barrier. Grey Fox is back in the ring, calling for the two men to get back in, and Revision decides to follow orders, not feeling like getting disqualified, knowing how strict Grey Fox is. Revision takes TT back to the ring and rolls him in, picking him up and pushing him against a corner before whipping him across the ring into the opposite one, running forward only to be caught with a boot to the face by TT! Revision stumbles back out of the corner, and TT quickly runs forward, trying to capitalize, only to be caught with a Back Elbow by Revision right to the jaw. TT falls down to the mat and Revision clutches his own jaw for a moment, then grins before dropping down to the mat and doing two quick push-ups, the crowd popping huge for the disrespect to one of the top faces in the BTWF. Revision walks over and picks TT up by the head, whipping him into a corner with authority, TT's back being driven into the turnbuckles. Revision quickly runs forward and hits a Rising Knee Strike right into the upper part of TT's chest, then steps back a few feet as TT stumbles out of the corner before pulling him down into a Standing Head Scissors, hooking both of TT's arms before lifting him up and turning him over to drop him right down on his knee with a Double Underhook Backbreaker. TT rolls off Revision's knee and over to the side of the ring, clutching his lower back and cringing.

Revision turns and speaks with Grey Fox for a moment, asking him if he thinks TT is beat up enough to just end the match now, and Xunkai capitalizes on this while the ref is distracted, slamming his boot right into the side of TT's head as it hangs off the apron. TT rolls back into the ring and clutches his head as Revision turns and heads back over to TT, picking him up and hitting a quick chop, only to have TT fire back with one of his own! Revision and TT trade chops for a few moments, and TT finally manages to get a chain going, but Revision cuts him off with a knee to the stomach before tucking his head under TT's arm and slamming him down with a Greco Roman Backdro-er, Back Suplex. Revision stands up and moves out onto the ring apron, turning to face the ring and grabbing the top rope before pulling himself up onto it and springboarding off with a Corkscrew Senton Splash! Revision lands right on TT's chest, the crowd popping for the high-flying maneuver. Revision smirks, moving himself to a sitting position and clapping a few times for his own move, then turns towards TT and pulls him into a Sleeper Hold on the ground. TT flails his arms and legs as he tries to pull out of the maneuver, eventually managing to get himself up to a sitting position before slowly pushing up to a vertical base, turning to the side a bit and hitting two quick elbows right into Revision's gut, forcing The Future to break the maneuver. TT quickly runs to the ropes in attempt of another attack, but Revision catches him with a Kitchen Sink, TT flipping over onto his back from the momentum. Revision walks over and takes a seat in the corner, just watching TT, the crowd once again cheering for practically everything Revision is doing.

Finally, Revision stands up and walks over to TT and yelling "How does it feel to get a taste of the future, Tiger?!" The crowd pops again as Revision picks TT up and pulls him over to the corner, this time shifting himself up and onto the top turnbuckle, pulling TT up with him. Revision pulls TT forward into a Standing Head Scissors, seeming to be setting him up for the SUPER ARABIAN POWERBO-NO! TT pulls out and hits a series of quick punches to Revision's ribs, pulling himself up farther on the ropes before tucking Revision's head under his arm in a Front Facelock, lifting him up and going for the SUPERPLE-NO! TT's foot slips on the rope, but TT manages to keep himself up in the corner, though having to release the Front Facelock. Revision reaches down and hits a few quick forearm shots down into TT's back, then pulls him into another Standing Head Scissors, tucking his amrs under TT's chest, but TT shifts repeatedly, keeping Revision from keeping him in the right position to hit the maneuver. Finally, TT pulls out and hits a few STIFF chops on Revision's chest before climbing up onto the top ropes and pulling Revision up into a Front Facelock again, hitting a quick punch to his ribs to keep him stunned before falling back in a SUPERPLEX! The crowd boos and jeers heavily as Revision's back is driven down into the mat, obviously not happy with seeing a potential comeback from TT. Revision and TT lay on the mat for a few moments, but Revision manages to make it up to his feet first, TT simply having taken too much punishment to capitalize. Revision picks TT up, only to have his arms knocked away and get hit with a few quick chops, then whips Revision across the ring, catching him as he comes back with a Clothesline. Revision quickly gets up, only to be taken down with another Clothesline, Revision getting up once more, but staying down after a third Clothesline from TT. TT picks Revision up, then goes to whip him across the ring, only have Revision reverse it. However, TT goes to catch Revision with a boot to the gut on the way back, only to have Revision catch it. TT counters by spinning around and hitting the Dragon Whip! Revision goes down to the mat hard after the maneuver, TT quickly rolling over to go for a pin. "1...2..." Revision kicks out.

The crowd cheers and sighs with relief at this. TT stands up and picks Revision up, pulling him into a Reverse Waistlock and going for a German Sup-NO! Revision falls down to his knees, preventing TT from connecting with the move, but TT quickly slams his forearms down into Revision's back over and over before pulling him up into another Reverse Waistlock, only to have Revision grab the ropes. Grey Fox forces TT to back off, Revision turning around and suddenly coming forward in the attempt of Clothesline, but TT ducks it and pulls Revision into another Reverse Waistlock. Revision twists out of it and moves behind TT, setting him up for the TORNADO CRUSH-NO! TT twists out of this one and pulls Revision back in a Release German Suplex! Revision floats over and lands on his feet, however, waiting for TT to turn around before dashing forward and nailing the GLIMMERING WARLOCK!!! Revision slams his foot into the back of TT's head with the Shining Enzuigiri, knocking TT down to the mat before pulling him into the cover. "1...2...TH-NO!" TT manages to kick out to boos and jeers from the crowd. Revision looks a little annoyed at this, glaring over at Grey Fox, but decides not to argue, picking TT up and slamming his face down onto his knee. TT stands up and clutches his face, only to be caught from behind by a Back Brain Kick from Revision. TT goes down to one knee, but doesn't fall over, clutching the back of his head. Revision moves around to the front of TT, running back to the ropes and coming forward in the attempt of a Lariat, but TT catches him and pulls him back around into a Half Nelson position and wrapping his arm around Revision's stomach, looking ready to hit a Half Nelson Suplex, but Revision twists out of it, only to be pulled into a Dragon Sleeper from TT, who then drops him down in a Reverse Facelock Backbreaker before tucking his leg and lifting him up and throwing Revision backwards in a Release Samoan Drop! The crowd boos and jeers heavily as TT slowly drags himself over to Revision, finally managing to drape an arm across his chest. "1...2...TH-NO!" Revision lays his foot on the bottom rope to cheers and sighs of relief from the crowd.

TT doesn't give up, though, picking Revision up and hooking him for another Half Nelson Suplex, only to have Revision twist out of it and pull TT down in a Backslide Pin! "1...2" TT reverses it into a roll-up of his own! "`1...2..." Another Backslide by Revision! "1...2..." TT kicks out, both men quickly standing up, Revision running forward to catch TT with a Yakuza Kick, but TT ducks it, jumping up and going for a Hurricarana as Revision turns around, but Revision starts to pick TT up into a Powerbomb position, only to be pulled down in a Sunset Flip by TT! "1...2...TH-NO!" Revision kicks out, both men rolling up to a vertical base, TT running forward and going for a boot to the gut, but Revision catches it, only to have TT jump up and nail PAIN!!! TT smashes his elbow right into Revision's jaw with the maneuver, the crowd booing and jeering as the two lay on the mat. Finally, TT drags himself over for another pin attempt. "1...2...THR-NO!" Revision just barely manages to get a shoulder up, possibly having lost some teeth from that move. Xunkai and Austin look ready to help with the match, but both know that Grey Fox can disqualify people for the littlest things, and thust bide their time. TT slowly picks Revision up, pulling him into a Standing Head Scissors and reaching down, but Revision suddenly twists out of it, pulling TT into a Rude Awakening position, then runs up the ropes before flipping back and nailing the FULL CIRCLE!!! The crowd pops huge as TT's head gets spiked down into the mat with the maneuver, TT taking a moment to wipe his hair out of his eyes before turning and going for the cover again. "1...2...THR-NO!" TT just barely manages to get a shoulder up as well. Revision glares at Grey Fox, unable to believe he didn't get a three count there, but decides to finally end this, picking TT up and pushing him into the corner, hitting two quick forearm shots before turning to the crowd and bringing his thumb across his throat, signalling that its time to put TT away. Revision picks TT up and sets him on the top turnbuckle, then climbs up onto the middle ropes, tucking his head under TT's arms and pulling him into a Northern Lights Suplex position, the crowd immediately getting up on their feet, sensing that they're about to see the CRIPPL-NOOO!!! TT manages to push Revision out of the corner with his feet, knocking Revision down onto the mat hard. TT then climbs quickly up onto the top turnbuckle before jumping off and going for the TIGER POU-NOOOO!!! XUNKAI PULLS TT'S LEG OUT FROM UNDER HIM!!!

TT goes crashing down to the mat, Grey Fox having been distracted by Austin trying to enter the ring. Grey Fox turns his attention back to the two men, seeing that Revision is now starting to get up, looking down at TT before smirking and dashing over to the ropes, jumping up to springboard off the middle one and fly back in the ENVISION FLIP!!! Revision nails the Asai Moonsault Frogsplash, quickly hooking the leg of TT. "ONE...TWO...THREE!!!"

The crowd erupts into cheers as Grey Fox's hand comes down the final time, Xunkai and Austin smirking and nodding their heads in satisfaction. Victor Cross stands up to announce the winner, only to have Stetson interrupt him. "Here is your winner, the undisputed destroyer of all humans with general feline fantasies...REVISION!!!" The crowd pops again as Revision stands up, smirking down at TT before throwing his arm up in the air and rolling down under the ropes, his fellow EP members walking over to pat him on the back as "Hysteria" starts up again, the three men heading to the back as TT slowly gets up, clutching his ribs and glaring at Revision from the ring.

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Mini-Summary until this Twist/EP segment gets done:

This week Steve is the first to come to the ring and gets quite an ovation from the Barton crowd due to him having been in the great LoS ME only a few weeks back. After thanking the fans for that Steve gets down to the real business and that is how EP attacked him and what they have done to him over the past few weeks. Finally, Steve ends up calling Empty Promises out and Azure, Xunkai, and Revision are quick to respond. Revision gets on the stick first and talks about his match tonight as well as some about Steve before handing the microphone to Austin who takes his shots at Steve for being stupid and coming back out alone again for the second week in a row. Before Steve can even respond EP comes in and begins to attack him until Revision is keeping people out of the ring, Austin is holding Steve's arms behind his back, and Xunkai is measuring Steve up with a kendo stick. As Xunkai places the kendo stick above his head in preparation to strike he is stopped and the kendo stick is pulled away by none other than RIONA LANGLY!!! Quick in picking her shots she slams Xunkai in the face with the kendo stick as he turns around before turning towards Azure. Austin tries to get away, but as he goes to break away from Steve he is hit with a low blow and goes down to his knees before Riona slams him over the head with the kendo stick. While all this is happening Revision has been keeping officials out of the ring and after it seems they have given up he turns around and sees Riona and Steve waiting for him. Quickly Revision rushes out of the ring before either Steve or Riona can hit him and he gets the duty of helping his fellow EP members to the back as the new alliance of Steve and Riona are left standing in the ring. As EP make their way up the entrance ramp Steve grabs the microphone he had off the ground and tells EP that now the odds are more even and at Payback Xunkai and Azure better watch out because he is challenging them to a match against "The White Phoenix" and "The Prodigy".