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As soon as Rosario's theme began to fade from the arena, the opening of Dropkick Murphys' "Surrender" hit the sound system. Certain parts of the crowd began a low cheer, while many stayed silent in anticipation as half the house lights went blue.

"I was at my weakest state,
And you kept me pushing on;
You gave me something to believe in,
And it keeps me standing strong!

These lessons that I've learned;
These things I'll carry on,
And when you're gone I'll honor you,
Each day, however long."

As the music began to pick up speed, a figure in a white t-shirt and blue jeans stepped onto the stage, stopping himself near the edge of the ramp. Brody Robinson simply stood there, arms crossed, and listened to the crowd burst into cheers. It was surprising, considering how long he'd been gone, but not unwelcome. He figured it had something to do with the opponent, but that wasn't the point. He was back, and he was ready to get things moving once again. Unfolding his arms, he clapped once as he stepped forward, before giving a thumbs up to each side of the crowd and breaking into a run.

"This glimmer of hope was never enough,
To guide me through the darkness like a diamond in the rough.
I held out for and I received;
A pain that never left with no reprieve!
Like a toast at a table where resentments run free,
There can't be any truth where there's no honesty."

"And His Opponent,
From Zanesville, Ohio, weighing in at 265lbs., Brody Robinson!"

As soon as he was close enough, Brody slid into the ring and pushed himself up as fast as he could before running towards the turnbuckle on his left. He jumped up to the second rope and leaned forward against the third, pointing out at the fans and joining in on their celebration. Dropping his arms and nodding after a few moments, he jumped backwards from the rope and turned around, crossing to the stage-side part of the ring. He bounced on his heels and pulled at his gloves, watching Rosario while they waited for the bell to ring.