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The lights in the arena went dark until the USMC Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem appeared on the blackened titantron screen before the background appeared to burn away, leaving a field of scarlet red in its place with the words Major Devastation above and below the ensignia in gold, military-style block lettering while Warrior by Disturbed began blasting over the PA system. Once the scarlet background on the screen was revealed, the arena lighting was replaced by mood lighting in a matching shade of red, alternating with gold to the beat of the music.

The Marine emerged from the tunnel with a US flag propped against his left shoulder as the lyrics to the song began, stopping in the middle of the stage to salute the crowd as fountains of red, white and blue sparks began spraying around him before he started down the ramp, zig-zagging from side to side in order to high-five some of the fans.

I am now an instrument of violence
I am a vessel of invincibility
I cannot leave this undecided
Stepping down to battle another day

Remember me for all time
This determination is a vital part of me
Surrender now or be counted
With the endless masses that I will defeat

Come on bring it...don't sing it...better believe it

Broken down 'til your hope has died
Beat down 'til victory is mine
Stand up and show me some pride
And now are you ready?

"Now making his way to the ring, weighing in at 270 lbs., from San Antonio, Texas... Major Devastation!"

I'm one with the warrior inside
My dominance can't be denied
Your entire world will turn
Into a battlefield tonight

As I look upon you
Through the warrior's eyes
Now I can see the fear
That will ensure my victory this time

As he reached the side of the ring, Major handed Old Glory to the ringside attendant and performed a standing leap onto the apron before stepping between the top and middle ropes to enter the ring itself. Devastation would then begin climbing the turnbuckles and playing to the crowd while he awaited his opponent's entrance.

When Landry was making his way out to the ring, the only thing that was running through Major Devastation's mind was 'This ought to be good'. After all, two highly decorated champions were about to square off in the main event of the evening in front of a capacity crowd.

Once Re-Education Through Labor finished playing, the Marine offered his opponent a handshake as a sign of sportsmanship and respect before the match got underway. Whether it was accepted or not, once the bell rang, it would be time to tear the house down!

Major readily accepted the lock-up, and quickly attempted to transition into an arm-wringer in hopes of getting an opportunity to indulge in a little old-school chain wrestling.

Major had to admit that Landry's display of agility when he reversed the arm wringer was impressive. This was definitely going to be a good match. The Devil Dog soon found himself in a side headlock, which he would promptly attempt to respond to with an elbow to the ribcage. If his elbow had the desired effect of loosening The Heartbreaker's grip, Devastation would look to grab Landry's arm and pop his head loose before trying to catch his opponent in a hammerlock.

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Landry's innovative maneuver is locked in, isolating Major's left arm and his neck in the hammerlock/front facelock. He would try to compound the maneuver further by reaching forward with his right leg to hook his opponent's right, trying to get him to trip up so he could bring it to a seated position and put more strain on the neck.

Landry was surprised by the innovative counter. It was actually something he would try. The throw would force him to let go of the Hammerlock, but he held on to the front facelock until impact, because he had to pay attention to the referee who was now counting...
"1...2..." and Landry got a shoulder up.

Landry rolls over to his chest, still relatively fresh. He would try and grab hold of both of Major's knees and take him down, and attempt a Jacknife pin.