DEFIANCE TV 177 Night 2

 

♫ “DEFY” by Of Mice & Men ♫

Washington D.C. welcomes DEFIANCE as the Bender Arena is hyped for DEFtv 177! Pyro explodes from the top of the rampway. There's a giant FIST logo to walk out from and the DEFIatron above the entrance.

Signs and excitement, as always, are everywhere!

MINUTE EL MONSTRUO ES MUY MONSTRUOSO
SOYLENT GREEN. IS. DEFIANCE.
MY GUY, TERESA AMES IS NOT INTO YOU.
DO IT LIKE DEX
BAHAHA, LUCKY SEVENS SUUUUCK
ADV GOT PLAYED
I BET LORD NIGEL'S HAT SMELL
THE QUEEN SITS THE THRONE
SCROW CAN GO! 
URIEL ❤️ TITANESS: CONGRATS! 
A WRESTLING WEDDING... SUCCESSFUL? INCONCEIVABLE!
CAROLINA CORTEZ ES MI MAMI
TOM MORROW SHOPS AT JCPENNEY
TOM MORROW CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT BUTTER 
TOM MORROW'S HANDLER THINKS HE'S GARBAGE (BY HANDLER I MEAN THE GUY THAT HANDLES HIS EVERYDAY DEALINGS)
TOM MORROW PREFERS POLYESTER
SO DID ALL THOSE GUYS LOOKING FOR GHOSTS DIE OR WHAT CAUSE SUPERDEFFAN64 OWES ME MONEY FOR A MINT CONDITION MIKEY UNLIKELY CARD
MY FAVORITE KISS MEMBER IS RUSSELL SIMMONS
GHOSTS OF SAVAGE SOULS RULESZ
DO WE HAVE AN EXORCIST OF DEFIANCE?
FLOG DEX JOY

And finally, to "Downtown" Darren Keebler and Lance Warner at ringside!

DDK:
Welcome to Night Two of DEFtv 177, live from the Bender Arena! I'm "Downtown" Darren Keebler and with me as always, Lance Warner on color! What a show we had last night, but tonight can possibly top that!

Lance:
That's right and the name of tonight's game is Open Challenges! On DEF Radio, Oscar Burns issued an open challenge to anyone out there in either DEFIANCE or BRAZEN to meet him one-on-one and it was accepted... by one of the Tag Party IV co-winners, BRAZEN Champion Declan Alexander!

DDK:
Can Declan Alexander do the unthinkable tonight? And in the main event, we have Titanes Familia with an open challenge of their own for the Unified Tag Team Championships! Who's going to step up against the Tag Partners For Life?

Lance:
We have "The Biggest Boy" Dex Joy in the house and it sounds like he has a challenge of his own later tonight! But first up, an exciting first-time match between two men that were victorious at ACTS of DEFIANCE! MV1 upset Alvaro de Vargas and now looks to continue that momentum against "The Special Attraction" JJ Dixon! A truly great Night Two coming at you right here... right now! 

DDK: 
Coming up next is a very interesting matchup between two men who have both emerged as of late here in DEFIANCE, albeit in very different ways.

Lance
Yes, I am really interested and curious to see this one. It's a really intriguing matchup and I'm expecting it to be a really fun one to see unfold.

Darren Quimbey: 
Now coming to the ring...

♫ “The Fixer” by Pearl Jam ♫

Out running fast from behind the curtain is Masked VIolator 1, with his high-energy slapping every fan at ringside, and especially pointing out two young kids both wearing MV1 masks!

Darren Quimbey:
From Parts Undisclosed... this is Masked Violator 1!

MV1 now powerslides into the ring and stands on the middle turnbuckle, amping the fans up, with rhythmic chant of “MV1” starting.

Lance:
Masked Violator 1 is someone we’ve known for a years as a tag competitor and in recent months one struggling to navigate his difficult relationship with the now named Corvo Alpha. But we also just saw MV1 at ACTS OF DEFIANCE take down the giant Alvaro de Vargas in impressive fashion. He left a lot of people here buzzing about him possibly becoming a top contender for a title here in DEFIANCE!

The arena lights then go out completely dark. And the DefTRON screen shows the now familiar Uncut Gems faction doing their walk-and-talk. Lurking and looming in the background is Zoltan, in his Reservoir Dogs black suit. In front of him and to the right is “The Special Attraction” JJ Dixon - wearing a sky blue floor-length sparkling robe that says JJ in silver jewels. And, as always, in the front of Teri Melton. She’s wearing a sky blue pillbox hat with black netting that drapes over her eyes, silver earrings and a sky blue sparkling shawl over her silver sparkling dress, cigarette holder in her hand.

JJ Dixon:
Masked Violator 1. For years, you’ve been called the best kept secret in professional wrestling. A man as gifted as anyone, a man as talented as anyone, and a man with the biggest heart in the industry. But the secret’s out of the bag. You’re a damn good wrestler. But I’m The Special Attraction. I’m not just an elite athlete. I make the elite jealous. And the secret’s out about me, too. I’m Eddie Murphy on Saturday Night Live. LeBron at St. VIncent’s-St. Mary’s. Jack White with a guitar in his hand getting ready to plug into an amp for his first live show. I’m the next big star. And I command the spotlight!

Teri Melton:
Masked Violator 1, here’s something you don’t know. I spent years plotting my comeback to the big stage, compiling together a list and dossier of every wrestler alive who could be my soldier to take down the ruling class of this industry. I was very interested in you, MV1. I did plenty of research about you, and learned a lot about you from a very close source. And you were on my short list of people that I was set to recruit. But you were lacking something special, that extra little shine that makes The Uncut Gems the next dominant force in professional wrestling. Tonight, you will see in person why that is. Because Teri Melton...

Teri pauses and lets out a slow smile as JJ and Zoltan pause behind her. The crowd knows to say it with her.

Teri Melton:
Is ready...

Teri now leans her face closer to the camera, smile still on her face. JJ and Zoltan behind her both make the “Diamond Hands” gesture of The Uncut Gems.

Teri Metlon:
For her closeup!

JJ snaps his fingers and a spotlight turns on at ringside. The crowd pops as the spotlight beams on Teri’s outfit as she lets out a giant puff of smoke from her cigarette holder. To her side is Zoltan, arms folded, grimace on his face. And on the ring apron behind Teri is JJ Dixon, leaning back against the top rope. Then the three at once all raise their “Diamond Hands” in The Uncut Gems hand gesture.

Darren Quimbey:
And now at ringside... representing The Uncut Gems... is “The Special Attraction” J!J! Dixon!

JJ turns around and flips over the top rope, clapping his hands as there’s a sizable roar for him.

DDK:
And here’s a rising star in “The Special Attraction” JJ Dixon! A longtime Brazen tag competitor who has joined ranks with Teri Melton and Zoltan in the stable known as The Uncut Gems. And I have no idea what to make of them and this cult audience they have.
Lance:
Teri very clearly came into DEFIANCE on a mission. She manipulated JJ when he was at his lowest. But, as they have said, she has always been honest about her methods and they’ve certainly appealed to at least a percentage of The Faithful. And you can’t take anything away from the methods to her madness, as she has unleashed JJ Dixon who has looked like a new man in recent months!

Referee Carla Ferrari calls for the bell.

DING DING

DDK:
The match starts and MV1 and JJ quickly get into a tie-up. Both men are pushing each other, trying to get the advantage, and neither can. And now they’re both in the ropes and Carla Ferrari steps in to break it up.

Lance:
These two are just so evenly matched. They’re almost mirror images of each other physically. MV1 has more experience. But JJ Dixon has a bit of the unknown to him.

DDK:
These two go and lock-up again! And again, neither man gets the advantage. They’re just pushing each other back and forth and into the rops and Ferrari steps in to break it up. But neither man wants to do that! She’s now ordering them to break the holds and they do. And both of these guys are staring each other down.

Lance:
You can just really feel the energy in of these guys right now. They both really want to prove themselves against each other.

DDK:
Now they lock up again, and MV1 this time turns around quickly and gets JJ in a hammerlock. Now MV1 takes JJ down with a hiptoss and holds onto that left arm in an arm bar. And now he scissors his legs around the left arm while holding the wrist and pulls back on it in a modified Fujiwara armbar.

Lance:
I have to think MV1’s years of experience helped get him this early control of the match. He saw JJ wanted to go right back into a test of strength like a charging young bull and instead turned it into an early move to wear down a body part.

DDK:
JJ struggling and is trying to muscle out of it. But MV1 has really good leverage here and won’t let JJ break it.

Teri Melton:
JJ, the ropes! Get to the ropes!

DDK:
Teri Melton is shouting out advice, and JJ rolls over and puts his foot on the bottom rope, forcing the break of the hold.

Lance:
You could just see JJ wanting to use his strength to get out of the hold. But his manager Teri Melton does have a really good mind for professional wrestling. She was a top star in many promotions around the world, and that was for a good reason. Getting to the ropes is just an easier way to get out of a hold like this whereas trying to muscle out of it just wastes energy.

DDK:
JJ again charges for a lock-up, and again MV1 gets on a hammerlock. But JJ now with an elbow to MV1’s stomach. And JJ spins around -- FULL NELSON! SUNSET BOULE-- No! MV1 wrapped his leg around the bottom rope to prevent JJ Dixon from being able to hit his finisher!

JJ Dixon makes the “one inch away” gesture to MV1. As many in the crowd applaud.

Lance:
And that I have to hand to JJ. He went in knowing MV1 was going to go back to try and work the arm and nearly caught him! Great counter-wrestling there.

DDK:
Now they lock-up quickly again, but MV1 tugs a bit on the arm he had been working on earlier. He drops down, wraps his legs around JJ’s arms, flips him over - cover!

One!

Two!

No!

DDK:
JJ Dixon kicks out. And both men spin to their feet. 

Lance:
And now MV1 lets JJ know he was just one inch away from winning the match as well! And this crowd is coming alive.

DDK: 
JJ Dixon now charges with a clothesline attempt, but MV1 ducks under with a waistlock and into the ropes -- roll up! No! JJ bridges up out of the roll-up attempt and he has MV1 in an inside cradle!

One!

DDK: 
And MV1 bridges and reverse the cradle!

One!

Two!

No!

DDK:
Both men quick to their feet. JJ tries for a clothesline again, but MV1 catches the left arm and wrist he’s targeted since the start of this match. JJ runs and jumps to the middle rope - armdrag takedown that sends MV1 sprawling across the mat. But MV1 quick to his feet -- jumping headscissors that takes JJ down. Now JJ quick to his feet and both go for a dropkick! Both to the mat, and now both of them kip up at once and are staring each other down!

Lance:
This is really fast and furious action and we’re seeing two people on the same page right here. And this crowd is loving it!

Teri Melton is pounding on the mat as the crowd rises to its feet.

JJ Dixon! MV1! JJ Dixon! MV1! JJ Dixon! MV1!

DDK:
JJ again charges, but MV1 meets him with a hard chop right across the chest! And another! He now has JJ and whips him into the ropes -- sidewalk slam that drops JJ hard on his back! Now MV1 drops a quick elbow! And another snap elbow! Cover!

One!

Two!

No!

Lance:
That was a smart pinfall attempt by MV1. Maybe he could catch JJ off-guard. But, more importantly, he’s making the youngster spend some degree of energy to escape a pinfall.

DDK:
MV1 now hoists JJ up and whips him into the turnbuckle -- no! The Special Attraction holds onto the arm and jumps to the second turnbuckle and steps a foot on the top rope - flying headscissors that sends MV1 sprawling across the mat. JJ bounces off the ropes - and a sliding dropkick to MV1’s side that sends MV1 to the floor.

Lance:
And here comes something... well.. special...

DDK:
JJ bounces off the far ropes - cartwheel INTO A BACK HANDSPRING OVER THE TOP ROPE RIGHT ONTO MV1! The Space Flying Tiger Drop causes this crowd to erupt! And that is why he is The Special Attraction!

JJ leans against the railing but then recognizes what he just did as Teri applauds. JJ then flashes the “Diamondhands” with many in the crowd following suit!

DDK: 
Now JJ rolls MV1 back into the ring. JJ on the apron and between the ropes -- SMALL PACKAGE FROM MV1!

ONE!

TWO!

THRE--NO!

DDK:
MV1 almost stole the match from JJ right there!

Lance:
Another clever move from MV1. He may have taken some damage from that dazzling aerial move from JJ Dixon, but JJ gave MV1 just enough time to think a move ahead and nearly score the pin!

DDK: 
Both men to their feet - and now MV1 wrenches on the left arm he had been working on earlier and whips JJ to the ropes -- BIG PUMP KICK! And now MV1 goes to the apron. He waits for JJ to get to his feet... MV1 springboards to the top rope - forward flip - HURICANRANA INTO A CRADLE!

One!

Two!

No!

Lance:
This is quite the fireworks display!

DDK: 
MV1 gets up before JJ and he meets The Special Attraction with a hard knifedge chop across the chest! And he backs him into the corner with another knifeedge chop! And a third that practically sends JJ off of his feet! 

Lance:
Again, this is really smart wrestling from MV1 here tonight. Taking the wind out of an opponent just helps tire him out and saps his energy.

DDK:
But now JJ powers out and chops MV1 who is now against the turnbuckles! And another chop! And another! He’s firing away with some machine-gun style chops!

Lance:
At Tag Party IV, Henry Keyes lit JJ’s chest up with those machine gun chops. I can’t help but think JJ - or more likely Teri - realized just how effective that style of chop was and decided to steal that move for himself.

DDK:
JJ’s a bit winded after those rapid chops. MV1 is now trying to get his breath back, too. JJ is stalking MV1... Full Nelson! Sunset Boul-- No! MV1 drops down with a cradle!

One!

Two!

No!

DDK:
JJ kicks out and is first to his feet and meets MV1 with a superkick while the masked man was on his knees! Oh wow, you could hear that all over the arena! Cover! And Teri is screaming for JJ to make the cover!

One!

Two!

 

No!

Lance: 
That was impressive by both men. MV1 has done his scouting and knows to constantly be on the lookout for The Sunset Boulevard finishing move, and almost caught JJ with another roll-up. But JJ just simply kicked out, realized he was up first and took advantage! He was a little slow with the cover, but Teri was there to tell him he had a chance to maybe win the match right there. JJ’s still inexperienced, and you can tell he’s really breathing hard after some of those chops MV1 gave him earlier, but you can just really see the template for success that’s in development here, especially with Teri Melton at the charge.

DDK:
JJ quickly picks MV1 up - he whips him into the ropes and hoists him for a Death Valley Driver! He does WITH A CARTWHEEL! And in one motion, JJ now hops onto the middle rope -- MOONSAULT! He hooks the leg!

One!

Two!

No!

DDK:
Both men are now on the mat, exhausted, and this crowd is on its feet!

JJ Dixon! MV1! JJ Dixon! MV1! JJ Dixon! MV1!

Lance:
That was an impressive and explosive display of athleticism from JJ right there - a perfect combination of his strength and agility. But tactically it might not have been the right moment. Because while a moonsault takes a lot out of your opponent, it also can result in you knocking the wind out of yourself in the process. This is the first time JJ’s been in a singles match at this level with an opponent this good, and one that has gone on for over 15 minutes!

DDK:
JJ now rolls to the ring apron... He’s waiting for MV1 to get up. We’ve seen this before! He calls this The Wirehangar! Springboard clothesline - NO! MV1 WITH A SUPERKICK DELIVERED WITH PERFECTION! He hooks the leg!

One!

Two!
 

ThreeNOOO!

Lance:
Great work by MV1 right there. You can tell that was another move of JJ’s he knew to look out for, and he had a counter well-planned. 

DDK:
Now he has JJ up... belly-to-belly suplex!

One!

Two!

No!

Lance:
Another really smart move by MV1! He’s sensing JJ’s fatigued, So why not hit a move that’s just going to take oxygen out of his lungs? A lot of wrestlers in that moment would perhaps try for something off the ropes. But MV1 saw that a simpler move would be just as effective but without as much risk. That’s why he’s been one of the best-kept secrets in professional wrestling.

DDK:
Now MV1 has a body scissors on JJ, wrapping those strong legs across his chest to further make it harder for him to breath. And he’s also now grabbing at JJ’s left arm, which he has been targeting at points throughout the match!

Lance:
MV1 is a savant. He sees how the match has evolved and where he can take advantage. But he also remembers all the different stages of the match, and where he had some earlier successes. That’s the definition of a ring general! 

DDK:
JJ tries to get to his feet -- no, instead he wisely realized he was close enough to barely kick the bottom rope with his foot to force the break.

Lance:
And JJ’s also paying attention in the ring, remembering that the simple way to get out of a hold is always the best way.

DDK: 
MV1 now returns with a chop to JJ’s chest! And another! And a third! The Special Attraction is really feeling the brunt of these chops. MV1 now whips into corner and he follows immediately with a hard elbow right to the chest and ribs! And MV1 whips him into the opposite corner and follows with another hard elbow to the chest and ribs! 

Lance:
You can just see the wheels calculating here. MV1 is not just a wrestler. He’s a chess player.

DDK:
Now MV1 whips JJ chest first into the corner. He has a waistlock on -- German Suplex! No! JJ lands on his feet! MV1 doesn’t realize it - Full Nelson. SUNSET BOULEVARD! SUNSET BOULEVARD! But JJ’s spent! 

The crowd rises to its feet as Teri Melton is ecstatically slamming on the mat to rally JJ.

DDK:
JJ crawls over to MV1! Cover!

One!

Twoooo!

 

ThreeeeeeNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

DDK:
This crowd can’t believe it! I can’t believe it! And neither can Teri or JJ! 

Teri is holding her head in disbelief. And JJ’s on the mat, holding up three fingers to the referee who is shaking her head no.

Lance:
That was a fantastic counter by JJ. He tapped into his athleticism to get out of the German Suplex. He took the opportunity to finally, on his third attempt, hit Sunset Boulevard. But he just doesn’t have enough in the tank to finish MV1 off. 

DDK:
JJ picks MV1 up and he looks a little unsure of himself. And that gives MV1 enough space for a uranage right on the back and ribs! MV1 now on the ring apron and on the top turnbuckle. Teri’s screaming for JJ to move! MV1 holds the number 1 in the air, as many of The Faithful follow suit! Somersault Legdrop! The 1nderstruck! He hooks the leg!

One!

Two!

Threeeee!!!!

DING DING DING

Darren Quimbey:
The winner of this match... Masked! Violator! One!!!!

DDK:
Both men are on the mat in exhaustion. And these fans are on their feet, giving both men a well-deserved standing ovation.

JJ Dixon! MV1! JJ Dixon! MV1!

Lance:
I’m right there with them. That was an incredible match. But you can just see MV1’s experience pull it off at the end. He was able to execute his gameplan a little bit better. He had a little more stamina in him. And that was just enough for him to barely squeak past The Special Attraction... who is quickly showing that he is indeed a star-in-the-making, even with that loss!

MV1 rolls out of the ring, holding his neck, as he sees the young fans wearing his masks and he goes to celebrate. Teri Melton is in the ring, consoling JJ as he starts to sit up, making the “one inch away” gesture.

BRAZEN - Where the next generation CLASH!

Backstage. The hustle and bustle of DEFIANCE post Pay Per View television continues as we fade in to see Klein and Mushi sharing space near the catering table. Mushi is nodding alongside.

Klein:
Hey… how’s, like, talking going for you?

Mushigihara:
How do I put it… it’s like everybody is meeting you for the first time all over again. You know what I mean?

Klein:
I know, right? Everyone thought I was a mute forever. It’s insane. They don’t know the type of intellectual discourse that can be done when you just choose to shut your mouth every once in a while.

Sauntering up to Klein’s side are the ever popular tandem of the Pop Culture Phenoms. The D and Elise Ares get wild cheers from the Faithful as they enter frame, dressed to impress. And ever, as always, flanked by their muscle Flex.

Flex in particular, raises an eyebrow at Klein and Mushi’s general direction.

The D:
Klein! What are you doin’ over here? Carbo loading? Fraternizing? With him again? Hi Mush-mouth.

The D nods to Mushi, grabbing a piece of loose asparagus. He chomps on it like a carrot. Everyone looks at him.

The D:
What? I do it for the taste. Well, the other taste.

After a brief moment.

Flex Kruger:
Doesn’t that make it taste worse?

The D:
Exactly.

Elise Ares:
O-Face better not be prowling around again or I'll punch that bitch right in the throat. Speaking of throats... I heard big man can talk now. So... tell me Mushi, is there anything that you've been meaning to confess to the Leading Lady of DEFIANCE?

The former Southern Heritage Champion begins positioning herself into the best angles, waiting for a response that doesn't come in the next 5 seconds.

It’s here, where Mushi’s tag partner David Fox appears behind his shoulders, slamming both hands down onto the God-Beast before massaging them twice. The two greet each other with grunts.

Elise Ares:
Eh, I've lost interest.

Mushigihara:
Well, I always thought you were one of the biggest rising stars in DEFIANCE.

A shrug.

Mushigihara:
Pretty much it, really.

David Fox:
And when we finally taste that sweet gold of Tag Team championships, we’ll give you the first crack at ‘em.

Elise Ares:
Wait, why would we let you have them before we can have them? Why don't we just take them? You said I can have anything I want, right D?

The D slaps his own forehead.

The D:
Of course.

Elise Ares:
What?

The D:
I mean, I want the tag titles too, dah-doy, but the moment some jackoff with spike tips wants something, you gotta have it. 

Elise Ares:
That’s not true.

The D:
Jay Harvey's title? Mikey Unlikely's title? That Tiger King dude who was popular for like 10 days and we spent 2 whole months constructing a Tiger Cage just so that you could have one too?

Elise Ares:
THAT WAS A WORK OF ART!

David Fox:
Artistic merit aside, I think it’s clear the momentum towards the belts is in our favor. As far as we’re concerned? The Dangerous Mix is next up.

The D:
The hell you are! Over my dead body! Flex, get ‘em!

Flex just looks at the D and shakes his head no. Mushi steps forward, and stretches his shoulders like a bull ready to charge.

The D:
[To Flex] Alright, no, that’s fair. [To DM] But listen, if anyone’s going to become the next tag team champions, it’s going to be US! We can’t have the Titans have more reigns than us! That means we’re not the most decorated tag team in DEFIANCE history anymore!

Elise Ares:
GASP!

The D:
This is so alarming, we may have to pin someone besides each other to win the belts for the third time…

The Soul Survivor looks into the eyes of each PCP member with a grin.

David Fox:
So, ah… race ya to the straps?

The D:
See you on the way to our gold. Mush-Mouth. Foxy. Champs are gonna talk soon. Let’s check the Guerilla and watch.

The D smacks Elise lightly in the gut. The two nod and all four members of the PCP walk off. Flex chomps on a large sandwich pulled from the catering table.

Fox and Mushi look at each other.

Mushigihara:
Might not be a bad idea, actually. Plan of action and so on, you know?

David Fox:
Good thinkin’.

The Mix tap backhands before exiting.

To the arena. 

♫ Relaxing Jazz Music ♫

The DEFIANCE ring has been re-done: there is a beige carpet down covering the canvas, in the center is a dark gray couch with tan pillows, in one of the corners is a tall, black bookshelf filled with various books, and next to the couch is a tall black stool. On that stool? Sits none other than Ned Reform, dressed in suit coat and tie and sporting a pair of thick-rimmed black glasses. In one hand, a silver coffee mug. In the other, a mic. Reform smiles widely. 

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

DDK:
What… what is this?

Reform raises the mic  - and he speaks without getting up from the stool.

Ned Reform:
Ladies. Gentlemen. I bid you all welcome. Tonight… is a very special night. As tonight - I am welcoming you to the first edition… of Dr. Ned Reform’s “Office Hours!”

The screen fills with a snazzy slightly early 90s looking graphic:

OFFICE HOURS W/ DR NED REFORM

DDK:
Oh dear God.

Reform’s smile only widens. The jazz music fades out as he stands up from the stool and begins to gesture emphatically. 

Ned Reform:
That’s right, children. You are all witness to a historic event. For you see, Office Hours is no mere professional wrestling segment. This will not be some pedestrian “interview show.” Oh, no no no. My aims are far beyond something so insignificant. On this show, we will really interrogate the nuances of this industry we all have spent so much time with. We will debrief our many deeply conflicted and contradicting emotions around this sport. And most of all, we will learn. We will grow. I will teach you all. And heck, maybe you’ll all teach me a thing or too along this journey as well.

Quick cut from the hard cam to a secondary camera. Reform turns to this new shot, cupping his hand as if delivering an aside in a Shakespearean drama.

Ned Reform: [deadpan]
…but that’s not very likely…

Reform turns back to the hard cam as our view shifts and his voice regains that pleasant cadence.

Ned Reform:
And so, let us begin! So I had to ask myself, children: who would make the ideal first guest for this segment? What poor, unfortunate soul in the DEFIANCE locker room needs Dr. Ned Reform’s help the most? I think if you all search your hearts, you will arrive at the same conclusion that I have. For there truly only is one person… 

The Good Doctor turns to gesture to the entranceway. 

Ned Reform:
Teresa Ames, come out here!

DDK:
What!?

Lance:
Oh… oh man…

The crowd begins to stir in amusement and curiosity. Reform makes a gesture of encouragement. 

Ned Reform:
It’s okay, Ms. Ames. We are all friends here. Come down, and we can begin your healing and…

Reform stops to smile as Teresa saunters out on stage to no music and curiosity written all over her face. She points to her mug as if suggesting The Good Doctor wants “her!?” She stops about halfway down the ramp to notice the people and of course, the arena. Underneath her appears a special "Office Hours" chyron that reads: Tonight's Guest: Teresa Ames. She mutters to herself a few times while the camera microphone picks it up.

Teresa Ames:
Bender Arena? Shit guy, shit. I’m about to go on a bender with this place.

She refocuses on Reform in the ring, eventually joining him. She is given a mic by a ring crew member before electing to remain standing.

Teresa Ames:
Hi there, not sure we’ve met before but two things. First, did my virgin ears hear you correctly when you said your AIMS are far beyond something so insignificant? Secondly, did you just call a gurl out? Not just any gurl but a tasty ass gurl at that? Sheesh. The hell do you think you are? I was in the back grinding up some Bender Arena guard rails and shit, it was tight. So whatever this is, it better be good or else I’ll peace out faster than TA Cole on study night.

Some of the fans love the jaw jacking. At every word of slang, it appears an arrow goes through Ned Reform’s heart at the murdering of his precious English language. But when she says she is going to leave…

Ned Reform:
NO! No, you stop right there! Ms. Ames - you are ill. You are… well, you are incredibly ill. You may be the most mentally ill individual I have ever laid eyes upon. I mean… for weeks… you’ve been poisoning our television sets with… well… with your love for…

Reform’s face crinkles up. He can’t bring himself to say it.

Ned Reform:
We all know where this is going, yes? But fear not - Ms. Ames…

Reform moves closer, putting a hand on Teresa’s shoulder. She looks a hole right through his hand.

Ned Reform:
…Teresa. I am here to help. I’m listening. Together, we can work through this. Together, we can heal you. You CAN… and WILL… live a normal life once again.

Reform turns to look into the camera, changing his tone from supportive to sarcastic.

Ned Reform:
That is… as normal as it ever was.

He grins before his tone again becomes sympathetic and he looks back to Ames.

Ned Reform:
What say you, Teresa? Will you accept my help? Will you begin to heal yourself?

Ames appropriately looks out to the audience for advice and boy does she ever get a mixed reaction. Some are pleading with her to change her woeful ways while others think her new lifestyle, albeit twisted, fits her just fine.

Teresa Ames:
I don’t know. Ummmm, to coin Malak’s phrase, wow, lots to unpack here. On one hand, I think a deep dive into my psyche wouldn’t hurt because I recognize I have damaged parts of my character, no doubt. But on the other hand, I kind of like being corrupt. I embrace that shit. Did you not see the last few months play out where I slept with buildings and destroyed Shawn Steele? That shit was fun. That was Teresa Ames UNLEASHED baby and I am cashing the fuck in off losers on the internet who are willing to give me their bank information to do sick shit online.

Pregnant pause.

Teresa Ames:
BUT. In all honesty though, you’ve piqued my interest and the only reason why is because of who is truly at fault for all my flaws. I am damaged because of other people. More specifically, men like Jay Harvey, Uriel Cortez, GAGE FREAKIN BLACKWOOD and heck, you can even throw that catfisher TitanASS in there too. So, Mister Reform, you’ve got five minutes. Impress a bitch.

With that, Ames slumps down on the sofa and coddles one of the throw pillows.

Ned Reform: 
Wonderful. And so let us begin. Let me tell you what I see when I look at you, Ms. Ames.

As sultry as ever, Ames returns serve with Reform over the looks they exchange.

Ned Reform:
I see a beautiful… well, uh… somewhat attractive young woman. A woman who has completely caved to the pressures of society. A woman who buckled under the weight of the demands of the spotlight. For you see…

Reform points out into The Faithful.

Ned Reform:
It is truly THEM who have done this to you. You are a victim, Ms. Ames. A victim of the bloodlust and moral degeneracy of the slack-jawed masses. It’s not your fault! But your healing begins now, Ms. Ames. For you see…

Ames nods profusely, holding back a few tears. He gets it. He gets her. Reform removes his glasses, folding them and hanging them off his shirt’s neckline. He holds up a single finger as if he’s about to make a crucial point. 

Ned Reform: 
I have created a custom and intensive treatment plan just for you. 

By now, Ames is on the edge of her seat. She’s eating it up. FINALLY, someone is listening to her and ready to solve her problem with HASTE.

Teresa Ames:
I was skeptical at first but Neddy boy, I’m all gaping ears for you. Continue.

Ned Reform:
So… without further adieu, we dive into her treatment… and in that spirit, I now introduce… ladies and gentlemen… the ONLY married tag team champions in the industry today… Uriel Cortez and Titaness!

DDK:
What?! 

♫ “RISE (remix)” by Glitch Mob, Mako, The Word Alive and BOBBY ♫

The crowd jump up and applaud the appearance of the NEW Unified Tag Team Champions, Uriel Cortez and Titaness… though both of them share cross looks on their faces as they don’t seem to like the fact that Teresa Ames is out there, given the recent history of Ames and Titaness. The feeling is reciprocated as a sour look crosses Teresa’s face.

Lance:
I don’t think this is what either the Titanes Familia or Teresa Ames had in mind when they wanted to come out here. They were out here for a talk show, not to be part of… whatever this is!

DDK:
I would guess as much. But nevertheless, what a whirlwind month it has been for Uriel Cortez and Titaness since ACTS of DEFIANCE! Not only did they win the Tag Titles in Uriel’s hometown. They got married! And they’ve defended those titles during a BRAZEN Double Shot and UNCUT last week. 

Lance:
AND later tonight in an Open Challenge! They’re looking to prove their worth as fighting champions!

The champions wear the new matching “Tag Partners For Life” t-shirts (Uriel wearing blue, Titaness wearing gold) as they enter the ring. Cortez and Titaness raise their titles for the crowd while Ned and Ames watch on. Reform offers up a round of polite applause. Once they’re done playing to the crowd, The Titan of Industry and The Show of Force each have microphones. 

Uriel Cortez:
Let ‘em know, DC! If you’re a Titan, stand tall and show some love! 

The Faithful pop huge! Titaness looks on at Ned, then Ames. 

Uriel Cortez:
With that out of the way… let’s get to business. Ned Reform. 

Ned Reform:
That’s actually DOCTOR Reform, Mr. Cortez… but yes, thank you for joining us today.

Cortez rolls his eyes. 

Uriel Cortez:
Anyway… we were told we were invited on your little show to talk about our Unified Tag Team Title match tonight. And then we get blindsided here with…

He points at Teresa Ames. 

Uriel Cortez:
That. We ain’t here for your Jerry Springer-run-by-third-rate-Kelsey-Grammar bullshit. 

The crowd cheers while Titaness shakes her head. Teresa shouts off mic.

Teresa Ames:
I have problems, okay!? I am getting tHeRaPy for my issues! Your dumb bitch of a wife couldn’t even text me back so yeah, we got a problem, we got problem!

Ames does her best to control her rage as she’s interested to hear what they have to say.
 
Titaness:
He’s right. I’ve been long done with Teresa and I blocked her ass after she posted those text messages on UNCUT. 

Teresa Ames:
I KNEW YOU GOT THEM! I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT! COULDN’T EVEN REPLY TO ME!

The Show of Force shakes her head and keeps her eyes locked on The Good Doctor. 

Titaness:
We’re here to be fighting champions, not pawns in… whatever you’re doing. You can try and fix Ames without us, Doc Dumbfuck. 

The crowd cheers. 

Teresa looks ready to explode, but Reform interjects.

Ned Reform:
Now, now, now. Let’s not be so rash, Mr. and Mrs. Cortez. Look at this woman.

He gestures to Ames.

Ned Reform:
She needs help. She is sick. She is desperate! You cannot, in good conscience, turn your back on her in her hour of need, yes? You see - Ms. Ames' professed… attraction… to non-human objects is symptomatic of a deeper issue. She has unresolved trauma in her life. And part of that trauma involves YOU.

He points to Titaness. 

Ned Reform:
Part of what pains this woman is your cruel, heartless, and frankly cold-blooded rejection of her advances. She reached out for a human connection, and instead you savagely beat on her. So you see, Ms. Ames here cannot move forward with the treatment until she… makes peace with you.

Titaness looks over at Ames. 

Titaness:
Well, Doc… with all due respect to you and your… business practices here… I’d rather crawl through broken glass and jump headfirst into a vat of lemon juice than have anything to do with the Wicked Bitch of Oz. For months, she tried to manipulate me. Like you are now with all this garbage. 

Ames holds up a talk-to-the-hand hand.

Teresa Ames:
Bitch please, at least I ain’t sleazing myself to some giant ogre just because he showed me interest. I have more respect for myself, clearly.

Ned Reform:
Listen. I understand that you two likely have no interest in helping here. And why would you? You’re married, you’re the tag team champions… life is certainly turning up roses for you all right now, yes? But I implore you to break out of your self-obsessed bubble for just an instant. Imagine yourself in this young woman’s shoes. Titaness, imagine if you didn’t have your husband to carry you…

Cortez isn’t hearing any more of this. He drops his titles and grabs Ned Reform by his suit coat and in the process, knocks over his glasses and stool! He pins him up against a corner of the ring with a free hand while the microphone is in the other. 

DDK:
Whoa! Things are breaking down for the debut of Office Hours. 

Cortez inches closer to the face of Ned. 

Uriel Cortez: 
I’m only going to say this once, Neddy. Keep us out of whatever you’re doing with Teresa and stay out of our business… or you’re going to find out that brawn doesn’t just trump brains… it beats the shit out of them. 

He releases his hold on The Good Doctor before he and Titaness collect their Tag Titles and book it from the ring/Office Hours set. Ames watches between them and Ned Reform, who is scowling as he attempts to recompose himself. Teresa turns to the Good Doctor, and although we can’t hear what Reform says to her, we can make out what he mouths: “don’t worry. I will fix this.” Suddenly, the jazz music from earlier fires up and out of nowhere comes a fast talking narrator.

Narrator (talking very quickly):
This has been Office Hours w/Dr. Ned Reform. This program was not intended to assess, diagnose, or treat any current or future illness. Consult your local physician with any concerns. Office Hours and Dr. Ned Reform are registered trademarks. If you or a loved one are suffering and are interested in making a future appearance on Office Hours, please call the number below. Local rates apply - children, ask your parents permission before dialing.

On the bottom of the screen, the following number appears in white font: (203) 684-5885. When that fades away as we see Reform consoling Ames, a signature logo appears in the lower right corner - like the one that appears at the end of the DEFIANCE program. It says “Office Hours.”

♫ “Ultimate Battle” by Fredriech Habetler ♫

The opening montage plays some of Burns’ greatest hits over the opening intro to the theme… Burns with his two previous FIST and WrestleUTA World Title wins.  Burns with his DEFy wins. Burns with his record fiftieth win and his recent SIXTIETH win DEFIANCE! More recently…

The two previous assaults of Rezin! Once when joining Vae Victis! The other after a tag team match on DEFtv 176! And the last one… 

Pinning Rezin at ACTS of DEFIANCE. 

But after the typical opening spiel to “Ultimate Battle,” the music cuts… then...

♫ “Stranger Fruit” by Zeal and Ardor ♫

The lights dim to a simple red and smoke starts to pour out from under the entryway, covering the stage quickly. Out comes Oscar Burns in a brand new look! His goatee is trimmed down. The mustache is gone. His former locks have been shaved down to blonde stubble. He shakes hands. No Sonny Silver or Butcher Victorious… but he holds the new Platinum Shovel! 

DDK:
In case you didn’t see UNCUT last week, Oscar Burns’ fellow Vae Victis members went in on replacing his old Golden Shovel… for the Platinum Shovel! 

Bursn also wears his new black tights with BURNS down one leg and “DEFIANCE” on the other in the red DEFIANCE logo writing. Over that, a big red and white checkered robe and on the back… 

“I!

AM!

DEFIANCE!”

Lance:
Oscar Burns put out the call on DEF Radio for anyone to answer his call for a match tonight. He’s feeling confident that he defeated Rezin at ACTS of DEFIANCE with help from Clay Byrd and a massive lariat! 

DDK:
Nevertheless, Burns’ challenge was accepted by… get this… the current BRAZEN Champion and Tag Party IV winner alongside Conor Fuse… Declan Alexander! The 21-year-old star from BRAZEN! Highly, HIGHLY touted prospect! Trained under the legendary Vivica J. Valentine and Vae Victis’ own, Lindsay Troy! 

Once Burns is in the ring, he asks for a microphone. He sheds his coat and hands it over to the official. 

Oscar Burns:
ACTS of DEFIANCE, 2022, GCs! Save that show in your memories. Because *I* was the one that ran Rezin right on out of DEFIANCE and hopefully back into the warm, comforting arms of a Narcotics Anonymous meeting! I’ll pause so you can cheer me now! 

BOOOOOOOOOOO!

Lance:
On DEF Radio, we heard the farewell of Rezin. Rezin seemed downtrodden that his back has been against the wall in recent times when it comes to Vae Victis members. First, the narrow defeat to Lindsay Troy in the ACTS Tournament, more recently to Burns thanks again, due to Clay Byrd. 

Burns lets the fans get the jeering out of their system… 

Oscar Burns:
-URNS! YOU PEOPLE LOVE ME AND I… APPRECIATE THAT! THANK YOU! 

BOOOOOOOOOOO!

Oscar Burns:
But as one door closes, another opens, GCs. I have to deal with some little ponce from BRAZEN here in a few moments that took a Tag Party IV win from me that DIDN’T BELONG TO HIM… but before I do that. I want to let you know now that DEFIANCE is a safe haven for all of you to be entertained by Vae Victis, the best of the best! No longer do you have to worry about some drug-addled dope head coming out here, threatening our promotion, our establishment and our way of life! Make no mistake…

He points to the camera. 

Oscar Burns:
Maybe you all forgot. You were all caught up in him making you laugh, making you smile and making you forget your problems with a joke… but I never forgot, Rezin. I never forgot that you were brought in by The Kabal to helped tear down DEFIANCE… MY promotion! This place is mine! Not yours! You think that just because you could do a few cool flips, that you could luck your way to taking MY Golden Shovel, that you were suddenly my peer? My equal? Don’t make me laugh. If we never saw your bum-ass face, your munted appearance and heard your horrid music, it would be amazing. If you EVER show up in my promotion again… 

 

 

 

 

♫ "Apocalyptic Havoc" by Goatwhore ♫

Oscar gets the shock of his life and drops both his microphone and Platinum Shovel! The crowd pops loud as plumes of FIRE and SMOKE rise up from the stage! 

DDK:
He’s here! I knew Rezin didn’t quit on DEFIANCE! There’s only so much of this sanctimonious garbage we can stand!

Lance:
And here he comes! 

Out from the smoke comes…

A… man in a raisin costume? 

DDK:
…oh, God… 

Lance:
That’s NOT Rezin… that’s… 

It’s Butcher Victorious. Dressed like a California Raisin. Because he clearly misunderstood the assignment. Either way, Oscar Burns is in the ring laughing his ass off cause the crowd just fell for it all. Butcher starts acting like Rezin would, crawling out from the smoke, but the raisin costume is cumbersome and takes him a bit to get to the ring. 

DDK:
Why is Butcher dressed like a raisin?

Lance:
He probably misheard when Burns told him to dress like Rezin.

Butcher Victorious:
BUTCH VIC... SAYS THIS COSTUME MAKES HIM ITCH!

When Butcher is finally at the ring, Burns has a laugh as his stooge crawls around on the outside after Rezin’s music fades. 

Oscar Burns:
I told you all. Rezin isn’t coming back because he’s scared of failure. And I can’t blame him, GCs, cause if he was standing across from me I would be too. I’d… 

Suddenly the lights in the Bender Arena dim to a mix of blue and purple to loud cheers! Yellow accent lights circle around as the DEFIAtron sparks to life with a flash of static, showing the perspective of a small drone that takes off from somewhere high above the ring. The younger members of the DC Faithful recognize The Payload™ as it begins to fly towards the entrance to escalating music. On the ramp, a man in a varsity jacket stands with a championship belt draped over his back. The Payload™ gives a great shot of the BRAZEN Championship while flying over the shoulder of its current holder into a sudden ignition of white light.

I just wanna feel… A-LIVE!
♫ “Brachyura Bombshell” by Attack Attack! ♫

Declan Alexander spins around and holds the BRAZEN Championship into the air as The Payload™ circles around him. He smirks and makes his way towards the ring.

DDK:
There he is! It’s the BRAZEN Champion, Declan Alexander! Gaining fame in his late teenage years as a streamer, the man known as DEC4L decided to chase his other passion professional wrestling. Now here he is, from BRAZEN to DEFIANCE, for one night at least.

Lance:
As Burns stated earlier these two are no strangers to each other!

DDK:
Right, let's not forget Declan gave Oscar Burns a fight during the original run of the Golden Shovel Open Challenge, ultimately falling short, but coming up HUGE at Tag Party IV knocking Oscar Burns and his partner BIGBOSS Batts out of the tournament en route to claiming the $100,000 prize.

Lance:
Also before joining BRAZEN, Declan notably trained at the school of FIST of DEFIANCE Lindsay Troy under her former tag team partner Vivica J. Valentine, making him no stranger to Vae Victis. Word on the street is he's been hoping this will give him the opportunity to join their ranks!

Slapping hands with a lot of the younger members of the Faithful on his way to the ring, who have continued to shout in appreciation of the Intrepid Influencer, the man known to the internet streaming community as DEC4L makes his way up the steps and onto the apron with The Payload™ getting great shots along the way. Inside the ring Oscar Burns stares the 21-year old up and down as he walks past and goes to the turnbuckle, displaying the BRAZEN Championship to the crowd. He jumps down with a spin and the lights return to normal, leaving The Payload™ to hover straight into the air back to wherever it came from.

DDK:
And what an entrance by the young gamer! Declan has made a lot of believers in BRAZEN since he signed with the brand at just nineteen! Massive opportunity here by DEC4L! The Faithful want someone to shut Burns up! 

Lance:
Declan Alexander has been very decorated BRAZEN! The current BRAZEN Champion, a former BRAZEN Star Cup holder and like we pointed out before, the winner of Tag Party IV with Conor Fuse!

Burns looks to Declan and doesn’t look too impressed as he finally sheds his coat and hands it and the Platinum Shovel to Oscar Burns.

DING DING

Oscar Burns charges right at Declan…

DECLAN MOVES!

DDK:
No! Burns tries that running European uppercut!

DEC4L quickly sidesteps Burns… then SMACKS him upside the head with a huge jumping enzuigiri to the face! The Faithful jump up!

DDK:
What a jumping kick! He calls that the Repentence! 

He jumps over and hooks the leg quickly! 

Lance:
What an upset this could be!

ONE!

TWO!

NO!

The Faithful almost bite on that one! Declan slaps the mat, but before the young gun can do anything more, Burns makes a hasty exit out from the ring!

DDK:
Declan learned that moved from one of his trainers, Vivica J. Valentine! He ALMOST caught Burns off-guard! 

Oscar is down and out on the side of the ring with what is no doubt a throbbing skull after the Repentance kick. As the California Raisin-clad Butcher Victorious tries to help Burns, neither man notice Declan on the ring apron until it’s too late when he comes flying off the ring apron with a running missile dropkick that knocks Burns off right into Butcher, which knocks him over again! 

DDK:
Declan Alexander comes out the gate with both guns blazing! 

Lance:
Two for the price of one! 

DE-C4L!
DE-C4L!
DE-C4L!

The Faithful are fully behind the BRAZEN Champion when he grabs Burns and hucks him back into the ring. The 229-pound Alexander then heads to the apron, followed shortly by making it to the top rope. 

Lance:
Oscar on spaghetti legs… 

Then Declan takes flight with a huge missile dropkick from the top! The DC Faithful cheer him on when he goes for a second cover on Burns! 

ONE…

TWO…

NO!

Another shoulder from Burns, but The Intrepid Influencer stays on the attack. He picks Burns up and pelts him with a big forearm, then follows with a loud chop to the chest! Declan follow with another forearm, then a chop. He pulls Burns away from the corner then hooks the head. He tries to get the taller Burns over for a huge suplex. He almost has it…

DDK:
Declan with the su… NO! BURNS COUNTERS!

Burns snatches the momentum quickly by snatching the arm of The Snipe-Master General and drags him to the mat with a fujiwara armbar! Now Declan finds himself in a dire situation for the first time since the match began! 

Lance:
How fast did Burns turn it around right there? If he can get a limb, he can get a win! Simple as that! 

He keeps the pressure and CRANKS back even harder on the arm, yelling for Declan to tap out, but the young gun won’t do it! The official asks if he taps… 

Declan Alexander:
No!

And he keeps crawling to the ropes! He pushes himself up… then makes it! Burns still has the arm, but the official yells at him to let go! 

DDK:
Alexander makes it to the ropes, but how much did that armbar take out of him? That arm can’t be 100% after that!

Burns releases the hold and then shifts his attack to stomping at the arm! He kicks at it several times and has Declan on the defensive now. He cracks Declan with a stiff uppercut that sends him to the corner. He twists the arm and whips Declan to the opposite side, then charges in or another big running European Uppercut in the other corner! With Declan rattled, he pulls him out from the corner and drops him with a big exploder suplex!

DDK:
Exploder by Burns! Cover!

ONE…

TWO…

NO!

Lance:
The BRAZEN Champion is showing a lot of guts right now, but Burns isn’t done with that arm! 

Oscar goes back to attacking the arm with stomps! He pins the arm down with a boot, then STOMPS on it again with another! Declan is left rattled after the move when Burns picks him up again and DRILLS him with a huge belly-to-back backbreaker! The BRAZEN Champion bounces off of Burnsie’s knee and falls to the canvas! Burns yells to the crowd that this match is done and hooks the legs!

DDK:
Belly-to-back backbreaker! The cover!

ONE…

TWO…

TH-NO!

The DC Faithful come alive when Declan kicks out again, irritating Burns! 

Lance:
The crowd is really getting behind Declan! They want to see one of the Tag Party IV winners succeed here tonight! 

DDK:
They really do! The way Oscar has conducted himself last year has been shameful, if I’m being honest with you, Lance. 

Burns decides to end it. He grabs Declan and looks like he’s going for another belly-to-back backbreaker… but out of nowhere, the athletic gamer flips out over Burns and lands on his feet! He catches him from behind with a big schoolboy pin!

ONE!

TWO!

NO!

DDK:
Declan almost catches Burns with the schoolboy!

Burns kicks out, but Declan is a little bit quicker to the punch! Butcher yells at Oscar to watch out when Declan catches him with an inside cradle! 

ONE!

TWO!

KICKOUT!

Both men are up! Declan tries to push Burns into the ropes for what may be an O’Connor Roll, but The Man Called DEFIANCE clings to the ropes, sending Declan rolling backwards… then CRACKS him with a huge diving European uppercut off the ropes! 

DDK:
No! What a counter by Burns! Declan almost walked away with it there a couple times, but Burns countered right back. 

Now seeing he’s in control again, the very smug Vae Victis member almost laughs. He grabs the bad arm of Declan and stomps it, then strikes him with another uppercut! Burns actually has a smile on his face now that he has grounded Declan again!

DDK:
Oscar remaining in control! Those uppercuts can shut anyone down! 

Burns gets into Declan’s face as he still holds the bad arm tightly with Declan on a knee. 

Oscar Burns:
Good try, GC… but you don’t walk in here and challenge DEFIANCE himself! 

He pulls hm in for another uppercut… but Declan sidesteps! 

AND HITS BURNS WITH A JUMPING CUTTER ON THE REBOUND! THE FAITHFUL JUMP UP!

DDK:
CUTTER! CUTTER! HE CALLS THAT MOVE THE PLAY OF THE GAME AND COUNTERS THE UPPERCUT! 

The Faithful go ballistic when the BRAZEN Champion hooks both legs of Burns with one arm and cradles the neck with the other!

Lance:
No way! No way! 

ONE…

TWO….

 

THREE!

DING DING DING

♫ “Brachyura Bombshell” by Attack Attack! ♫

RRRRRRRRAAAAAHHHHHHHH!

Declan gets the hell out of dodge and rolls out of the ring! Butcher Victorious tries to get through the ropes, but the stupid California Raisin costume he’s in won’t let him get inside! The roof BLOWS off the Bender Arena as Declan looks on outside like he can’t believe it! 

Darren Quimbey:
Here is your winner… the BRAZEN Champion… DECLAN ALEXANDER!

Lance:
NO WAY! NO WAY! DARREN, WHAT DID WE JUST SEE?!

DDK:
WHAT AN UPSET! THE YOUNG GAMER! THE BRAZEN CHAMPION DECLAN ALEXANDER HAS JUST PINNED OSCAR BURNS! 

Lance:
BURNS TALKED A LITTLE TOO MUCH TRASH THERE AT THE END… AND HE JUST PAID FOR IT! BIG TIME! 

Declan is on the mat on the outside, slapping the mat as the official heads out to give him his BRAZEN Championship! He leaps to a section near the front row and celebrates with The Faithful, raising the title above while pumping a fist in the air! Meanwhile, Burns is still holding his face and hasn’t sat up from the seated position, watching Declan with a DEATH GLARE, then yelling at Butcher about dressing like a goddamn raisin instead of REZIN! 

DDK:
DECLAN HAS BEEN TURNING HEADS IN BRAZEN FOR THE PAST COUPLE YEARS NOW! AND TONIGHT, HE JUST SHOWED HE CAN HANG WITH THE BIG BOYS! 

Lance:
THE BIGGEST WIN OF DECLAN ALEXANDER’S CAREER, WITHOUT A DOUBT! 

Declan now heads to the top of the ramp and celebrates with The Faithful some more after being able to shut Oscar Burns up! Burns is beside himself and is currently raging out on Butcher! One more shot of a victorious Declan Alexander taking a bow to the fans and thanking them for this massive opportunity before the show moves on. 

This YEAR ... DEFCON Night IS CLASH of the BRAZEN - LIVE on DEFonDEMAND!!

Backstage, in the meditative quiet of the men’s locker room, Masked Violator #1 straddles a bench, slowly unwinding the tape off of his wrist. Still wearing his bright red mask, his eyes are narrowed and focused on the task quite literally at hand.

A deep shadow falls over him. Lifting his head to see the hulking silhouette framed in the doorway, he instantly recognizes it and rises to his feet. 

MV1:
…2!

There is a stretching, unending, unyielding ocean of silence between MV1 and Corvo Alpha. The first time they’ve crossed paths in months, MV1 reaches a hand out.

And as quickly as he appeared, Alpha slips away, past the locker room doorway and down the hall. MV1 takes a deep breath and slowly melts back onto the bench, slumping as he does so. Toiling back at his wrists, Masked Violator 1 sighs again… when another shadow falls across him. Again, he springs to his feet, right hand cocked back and spoiling for a fight.

JJ Dixon:
Good match. I guess the secret’s out.

MV1 relaxes at the sight of JJ Dixon who, fresh from the shower with a towel tightly wrapped around his waist, walks to his locker with a tired smile.

MV1:
Sorry ‘bout that. Guess I’m a little jumpy.

Dixon, his back to MV1, nods his head.

JJ Dixon:
I guess so.

MV1 goes to retake his seat once more and stops. Rising back to his feet with a shrug.

MV1:
Great match tonight, by the way. I… I know your career path hasn’t been the straightest, you’ve had some ups and downs. But I think you’ve got a bright future ahead of you, for whatever that’s worth. 

Pulling a t-shirt over his head, JJ turns to face MV1.

JJ Dixon:
I appreciate that. You’re the first person here with any experience to ever tell me that. 

MV1 puts a hand out.

MV1:
I’m doubtful I’ll be the last, Mr. Dixon.

JJ considers it a moment and shakes MV1’s hand before turning back to his locker. Masked Violator #1 lingers, hesitating…

MV1:
If I can offer you one bit of unsolicited advice…  

JJ turns back.

MV1:
Ms. Melton. I know she’s… been in your corner and been your advocate and all of that. Just… be careful.

JJ Dixon:
What do you mean?

MV1’s mask wrinkles up on his face.

MV1:
I… Let’s just say I’ve seen how good people have been… changed and twisted by those with ill intent. Like I said earlier, you’re a good man with a bright future. Just… be careful.

MV1 doesn’t wait for a response, simply gathers his duffle bag from the bench and exits the locker room with a quick nod of the head towards Dixon. 

JJ weighs and measures MV1’s words as we fade to black.

One by one in the arena the lights go dark. Section by section of the arena the lights start to fade out. They keep going dark until there is nothing left. The lights start flickering on one more time and beep until a wrecking ball with the Dex Joy logo smashes through a wall! The DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful in the Bender Arena pop huge! 

♫ "Fight Back" by Konata Small ♫

And finally the man appears on the entrance ramp!

DDK:
Here he is, Lance! The man who kept Vae Victis from a clean sweep in their Acts of DEFIANCE matches! One of the most physical openers I’ve ever seen with Kerry Kuroyama! Three matches in three months, those two fought tooth and nail, but in the end it was Dexy Baby who won the series and put that issue to bed!

Lance:
And that’s not the whole story! We heard rumors of Dex possibly sustaining some sort of injury to his neck after everything Kerry did to him during that match. From what I’ve been told, Dex is cleared for competition, but has been advised to take it easy. 

DDK:
Well … he does not look dressed to take it easy. He’s in ring gear. 

A black singlet with the same gold and black wrecking ball with “DEX” above and “JOY” below and black shorts with the same pattern. Golden colored boots, knee pads and elbow pads! Dex stomps to the ring and asks the crowd a simple question! 

Dex Joy:
WHO WRECKS LIKE DEX?!

Crowd:
NO ONE!!!

After the answer back from the crowd Dex walks into the ring with something on his mind. The Wrecking Crew Foreman holds out his hands for the masses and enjoys the response from the DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful. He cuts through it and when his music stops, Dex speaks. 

Dex Joy:
Ladies! Gentle-pallies! DC Wrecking Crew! Welcome … to DEX TV!!!

The DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful shout their support for Dex Joy from every side of the arena. 

Dex Joy:
Kerry gave me the fight of my life. Three different times, pallies. Unlike Vae Vic-trash flapping their dick holsters with how great they are,  I’ll tell it like it really is. They believe themselves to be the top dogs of this promotion because right now as much as it kills my handsome ass to say it … it’s true. 

The booing rains down hard for that statement. Dex tries to calm down the Faithful. 

Dex Joy:
Hey hey hey, pallies. I told you. I’m not them, but you can’t deny facts. Lindsay Troy is the FIST of DEFIANCE! Henry Keyes is still the Southern Heritage champion. And from one fellow champion to another, we miss you, Matt LaCroix and hope you can make it back into this ring someday!

Dex stops his speech to let the fans give a rousing ovation for Matt LaCroix and the incredible match he had with Keyes for the title. 

Dex Joy:
Rezin packed his bags and went home and that’s a shame because that pally is unreal what he can do in this ring … if heading home and figuring things out is what Rezin needs to do in order to get his head right, then that’s what he needs to do. But I’ll tell you this, pallies. Remember when I just said facts are facts right? Well, let’s look at some more facts! And I’m talking about the fun ones!  

The Wrecking Crew Foreman smiles. 

Dex Joy:
Maybe I didn’t listen to enough Wu-Tang and protect my neck as good as I should have … but at the end of the night, I got the dub over Kerry Kuroyama. Check! I kicked Oscar Burns’ ass back to Kiwi country … twice! And one of those was a DEFCON win so that’s like two wins right there, plus another three if you really want to be technical! So check check check! Henry Keyes is the baddest ass of the badasses in between these ropes we’re standing in … but remember who the last guy was to beat him? I’ll give you a hint! You’re looking at his big, pretty ass! 

Dex notches off another check mark in the air. 

Dex Joy:
That’s another check checkity check! I loved being the Southern Heritage champion and using that title as a passport to punch people in the mouth. If I wanted that title again, Dexy Baby would take it … but my sights are set even higher! There’s one more head on the Vae Victis Mount Rushmore that needs to get a fist put through it so I can become the FIST! And I don’t mean the juiced John Wayne ripoff they just hired … this place needs saving from those ass-holes right now and … 

But he cannot finish his thoughts … 

♫ “Electric Funeral” by Black Sabbath ♫

The Faithful groan collectively as heads swivel back towards the entranceway. Without delay, Lord Nigel Trickelbush emerges through the curtain dressed in a pressed black suit with matching bowler cap, a bemused grin on his face, he sweeps back behind him to allow a frothing Corvo Alpha to burst through. 

DDK:
Wait a minute! Dex Joy just called out our FIST of DEFIANCE… What is Lord Nigel doing here?!

Lance:
And Corvo Alpha! He looks amped.

Primed and enraged, Alpha moves to stomp down the aisle but is halted by a begloved hand on a shoulder from Trickelbush. On contact, Alpha collapses to his knees, head hung low. Eyes peering through wet, dripping, stringy black hair and a matching schmear of facepaint. Nigel produces a microphone to a renewed grouse from the fans.

Lord Nigel Trickelbush:
Such a busy boy.

BOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Lord Nigel Trickelbush:
Always off to save this one from that one, always the white knight, the righteous avenger. You must be in a permanent state of exhaustion. Any mortal man would be.

Nigel paces behind the slumped Alpha as he speaks, back and forth.

Lord Nigel Trickelbush:
I proud of you. Your ambition… your drive. One might worry that the gas in your storied tank might just run out. Not you. One might worry that you’re driving too hard, Dex. I’ve been watching you, closely, these last few months and I must say… It’s a wonder you’re even standing here before me today–

Back in the ring, Dex has heard enough.

Dex Joy:
Hey, pally, did you know that turtles are amniotes – they breathe air and lay their eggs on land, although many species live in or around water. 

Nigel stops. 

Dex Joy:
See? I can say random things, too! You have five seconds to make those pretty little words form a point or I’m going to come up there and kick your Charlie Chaplin-looking ass to the White House and back! 

The cheers and laughs fill out the Bender Arena! Back atop the ramp, Nigel’s smile stretches uncomfortably. At his feet, Corvo Alpha spits off the ramp, eyes never leaving the big man in the ring.

Lord Nigel Trickelbush:
Rushing to put out one fire after another… when a smoldering ember grows under your nose…

More boos from the Faithful.

Lord Nigel Trickelbush:
And at my feet. You see, my boy has been struggling of late.

The camera tightens on the frame of Alpha, shoulders heaving with every breath, his muscles coiled and tensed.

Lord Nigel Trickelbush:
He knows this. We’ve discussed this. His faith in himself has been shaken. He is aimless. At times, heedless. It vexes me.

Nigel goes to lay a concerned hand on Alpha’s shoulder but stops just short, pulling the hand away. His eyes snap back up to Joy.

Lord Nigel Trickelbush:
And you are the answer, Dex Joy. Your drive. Your ambition. Your confidence. When my boy chokes it all out of you. When it’s been squeezed out of you and you lay at his feet and he steps over your ruined, twisted, doomed body… that drive, that ambition, that confidence… it will belong to him.

Nigel eyes the booing fans with amusement before looking back to Dex in the ring.

Lord Nigel Trickelbush:
So, what say you, Joy? You love playing “the hero”? Slay my weary, wayward dragon, if you can… put him out of his actual misery… play the white knight… tonight. And face Corvo Alpha. 

Dex Joy flashes back a smile. 

Dex Joy:
Sad for you, but Dexy Baby’s looking for a different dance partner. But I’ll tell you what … in two weeks on DEF TV 178, I’ll be more than happy to wreck Captain Caveman’s ass and send him packing back to the Stone Age! You’re on! 

Nigel holds up a gloved hand, curtly shaking his head.

Lord Nigel Trickelbush:
Don’t you disappoint me, Dex Joy. In “two weeks”?! Where’s your drive? Your ambition? Your confidence? Your COURAGE?! Aren’t you the man who, only recently, made it clear he’d take on anyone… anywhere… any time? Lindsay Troy can wait two weeks, Dex Joy. She will be there, I’m glad to say. Corvo Alpha is here NOW. So, I ask you again… what say you, Dex Joy? Will you face Corvo Alpha?

Corvo Alpha bolts up to his feet, Nigel stays him with a hand back on the shoulder.

Lord Nigel Trickelbush:
Won’t you?

Releasing him, Alpha marches towards the ring, hands balled into stiff fists. The Faithful alight at the prospect. When the Wrecking Crew Foreman sees that the only way out of this situation is going to be a physical one, he’s ready. 

Dex Joy:
Well since we’re here in Washington DC, it’s November and you sound like a politician … I say on DEX TV, I’ll be happy to elect you for this wrecking that you’re campaigning for! Get us a damn ref!

The Faithful cheer for the sudden match they will be getting between two monsters in DEFIANCE Wrestling! 

DDK:
What a match we are about to see here for free tonight! Dex Joy versus Corvo Alpha for the first time ever!

DING DING

There’s no exchanging of the holds and headlocks here. Just one straight head butt right to Corvo Alpha when he least expects it! 

DDK:
That wasn’t how I expected this match to start, but Dex Joy wanting to end this quickly so he can get back to challenging for the FIST of DEFIANCE! 

Dex pummels Corvo Alpha with three big elbow strikes that back the beast of Lord Nigel Trickelbush into the corner. Dex cocks back and hits another big heavy right to the chest of Corvo. 

Lance:
Very few men have had the strength to contend with an uncontrollable force like Corvo Alpha, but Dex Joy is one of those few in DEFIANCE Wrestling! 

Corvo has been staggered for the moment but he snaps back up and he attacks Dexy Baby with wild rights and lefts! Dex does he what he can to cover up and then finds an opening to strike Corvo Alpha using a heavy right elbow to the head and then a spinning back elbow from the other side! The loud smacking sound has the attention of the DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful when Corvo Alpha gets struck and staggers through the ropes. Nigel does not look happy with this turn of events when Dex stands his ground in the ring. 

DDK:
Dex Joy has shown that he can pace himself in the ring well for a big man, but I have to wonder does he want to end this quickly for a reason? Is that neck a bigger issues than we thought?

Lance:
I don’t know … but he’s looking pretty good right now. He’s about to fly! 

Dex points at all sides of the Bender Arena. He gets the crowd to build a “Whoa!” chant with him and then earns himself some frequent flyer miles by going through the ropes to hit Corvo with a flying WHOA-pe suicida right through the ropes! 

DDK:
WHOA-PE!!! 

Lance:
Dex Joy looking good early on in this one! 

Dex is the first of the two men to stand. He throws a thumbs up to Nigel and then to the DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful with Corvo Alpha being knocked around for a few moments. Dex smiles at himself and then picks up Corvo. 

THUD!!!

But the last thing he expects to happen does happen! Corvo Alpha is already up and he shoves Dex Joy by the head and back into the post! Dex Joy looks incredibly rattled for a brief time and Nigel realizes that Corvo has an opening. Nigel directs traffic and that allows Corvo to grab Dex from behind and then throw the Biggest Boy with all his strength by the face into the steps! 

DDK:
Aahh! I dunno … something happened there! I think Dex Joy’s neck might have gotten shaken up by that throw into the ring post. The metal steps didn’t help either! 

The camera sees Dex trying to pick himself up … and there is a troubling gash on the side of his head from what may have been contact with the steel stairs. 

Lance:
My God! I think you’re right! 

Dex has trouble trying to stand. He is holding his shoulder and neck area with a good hand with Corvo Alpha back in the ring. However the monster is not staying in there for long. He executes a tope suicida dive of his own right into Dex Joy and is able to get the Biggest Boy wholly off his feet for the first time in the match! 

Lance:
Corvo Alpha showing some aerial skills of his own, but these men are both built like tanks! But Dex has gotten the worst of this match so far! 

DDK:
The way his neck jarred off that post and then those stairs! None of this is good Lance! 

Nigel is proud of his monster. He instructs Corvo to get Dex into the ring and finish the job while he has a chance. When Dex is trying to get up off the ground Corvo pushes the Biggest Boy back into the ring. Corvo right after. Dex is on his knees when Corvo hits a DDT from that position! 

DDK:
No! More damage on that neck! 

Corvo goes for a pin after Nigel instructs him to do so. 

One …
Two …
No!!!

Dex surges up but the neck is slowing him down. As does the big running clothesline smack dab to the back of Dexy Baby’s head! Joy hits the mat and Corvo Alpha is lurching over him after another sick attack. 

Corvo Alpha changes his attack and smothers Dex with a front neck lock while he is on the ground and then strikes him down with knees to the top of the head. Two shots put Dex into a grounded defensive stance and Corvo switches spots so he ends up on Dex’s back to strike the side of his head with cross face punches. Nigel instructs the monster to keep attacking the neck. He hits another cross face punch. The bloody Dex keeps on trying to get up, but Corvo weighs him down with stomping his back and then a double axe handle to the back of the head again. 

DDK:
This is absolutely not how I saw this going. Dex Joy was coming out here possibly to challenge Vae Victis, but he gets Lord Nigel Trickelbush and his monster Corvo Alpha. After the first attacks this match has been all Corvo since the neck attacks and the throw into the steel stairs. 

Lance:
Now look at Corvo Alpha! He’s going for a sleeper! 

The sleeper choke is locked in high and tight on Dex. Dexy Baby struggles with trying to get Corvo Alpha off of him, but Alpha’s grip is very pitbull like and thus cannot be shaken off so easily. Corvo continues to shake the head and neck of Dex until the Wrecking Crew Foreman has been brought to his knees. The DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful have been stunned to silence over what Nigel’s monster has been able to do in the ring tonight. 

Lance:
This is a scary sight! Corvo Alpha trying to choke Dex unconscious. Half of Dex Joy’s face is covered in blood. 

DDK:
Big Dex Energy’s lights might be going out soon! 

Corvo continues his attack, but Dex strikes him with a big elbow from the back. He swings and tries another one but before he can land the blow Corvo Alpha grabs Dex and he is able to muscle the big man over with a northern lights throw! Dex is on his back with Corvo being instructed by Lord Nigel to cover him again. 

One …
Two …
No!!!

The DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful are cheering for Dex being able to kick out!

Lance:
I’m impressed as all hell that he was able to hit that big throw on the Biggest Boy but Dexy Baby isn’t ready to go into the light just yet! 

DDK:
Corvo not leaving him much of a choice though! 

Corvo goes back to latching himself onto the neck of Dexy Baby with another big sleeper! Dex was barely able to escape the first one, but he looks worse for wear on the second one and with more blood running down his face and now starting to cake his singlet the referee is watching close to see if he has to step in and stop the match. He starts grabbing Dex’s arm to see if it goes limp … 

But Dexy Baby doesn’t let him! 

Dex Joy:
Not today! 

Dex Joy waves his hands to try and shake Corvo off him while the Wrecking Crew are making noise! 

WRECK ‘EM, DEX!!! WRECK ‘EM DEX!!! WRECK ‘EM DEX! WRECK ‘EM, DEX!!!

Lance:
Almost five thousand strong here tonight trying to get Dex back into the game, but Corvo has attacked the neck like it has a bullseye on it! 

DDK:
I have to question Dex Joy taking this match so soon after what’s happened in his battles with Vae Victis. All three matches with Kerry and the match with Keyes. They all targeted his neck. Dex won all but one of those matches against Kerry but is there lasting damage we don’t know about?

With one last push, Dex gets up and then crushes Corvo once into the corner. Corvo gets gut checked but somehow he is able to hang on so Dex hits another one. He backs away from the corner when Corvo comes charging out with a lariat. Dex pushes him into the ropes and then hits a desperation Dexy’s Midnight Runner out of the other ropes! Nigel is shocked at how far even a beast like Corvo Alpha goes flying across the ring!!!

DDK:
Dexy’s Midnight Runner to save himself! But how much damage has really been done by Corvo? Is there anything left in the tank of Dex?

Lance:
He’s shown it time and time again! There’s always something in the tank when we’re talking about Big Dex Energy! 

But things are different this time. Dex Joy has some type of neck issue that is slowing him down while Corvo Alpha has been laid out after the pounce shoulder tackle. Nigel tells Corvo that he needs to get up and find his chance to win. 

DDK:
Dex needs to get up if he wants to survive this. Now! 

Dex is willed on by the Wrecking Crew. More “Wreck ‘em Dex!” chants are heard when he gets back to his feet. When Corvo gets up behind him, Dex strikes with an combination of left and right elbows to both sides of Corvo’s head. An especially big shot is enough that it appears to knock Corvo silly on his feet. Alpha has been fazed and Dex takes advantage by pushing him back into the corner before he launches Corvo across the ring with the massive power biel! 

Lance:
Aaahhhhh! I thought both men flying earlier in this match was only going to happen once! 

DDK:
Corvo has never been thrown around like that to my knowledge! But Dex just did it! 

The DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful pop for the throw and then when Dex Joy goes from one side of the ring right to the other. He charges and flattens Corvo with a big running cross body! Dex rolls after the landing and then gets back to his feet. Still bloody and with a neck injury hanging over him, Dex gets ready. He charges off the close ropes and then brings all three-hundred forty pounds down on top of Corvo Alpha with a running senton splash! 

DDK:
Dex got him! Dex got him! 

Dex scoots back and covers Corvo for his first official pin of the match with a hand on his neck. 

One …
Two … 

No!!!

Nigel’s monster is able to escape in the nick of time. Dex’s neck may have been jarred from the landing of the senton and that’s something that Nigel is noticing from his ringside observations. 

DDK:
Dex has to find a way to keep the monster down, but his last opponents - Conor Fuse and Scrow - both had to do it via a lucky shot or some opening! Dex needs that!

Lance:
Dex has him on the shoulders! DEX-5 coming! 

But before he can spin Corvo all the way for the fireman carry face buster, Corvo hits multiple elbows ranging from the neck to the top of Dex’s head. About four shots force him to drop. Dex blocks Corvo’s arm and throws him at a corner. Dex charges but Corvo elbows him him in the face before he is able to land the splash. Dex is shot backwards when Corvo swings for a lariat, but Dex hits a rolling elbow first and Corvo goes back to the corner. 

DDK:
Big shot by Dex! Big body splash in the corner! I think he might have this! 

Dex is feeding off the DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful’s cheers and applause. He heads to the ropes and comes back for a lariat … but Corvo Alpha surprises him by ducking Dex’s shot and then coming off the ropes with a massive lariat of his own! Dex hits the mat after Corvo sticks the running lariat but … something is wrong. 

Dex isn’t moving.

DDK:
Oh, no … no! I think that lariat may have knocked Dex out cold! Look! 

To his shock, Dex isn’t knocked out, but he has definitely had his bats knocked out of the belfry. The official wants to check on Dex, but Corvo Alpha goes right for the kill and locks in THE ALPHA CLUTCH!!!

Lance:
Corvo Alpha with the Alpha Clutch!!! I don’t believe this! Dex was almost unable to get out of those earlier sleepers Corvo used on his neck! 

Corvo Alpha has Dex out in the middle of the ring with no way out. Dex isn’t even moving at this rate. Lord Nigel Trickelbush appears to be reveling in the booing of the Wrecking Crew! Dex’s arm is checked and when it goes limp … 

That is it. 

DING DING DING

♫ "Electric Funeral (Instrumental)" by Black Sabbath ♫

The haunting theme of Nigel’s beast plays when the referee tries to get Corvo Alpha to break the hold, but he won’t relent. 

DDK:
No way … I … I don’t believe this! Corvo Alpha is not any pushover. He’s a beast that thrives on only causing havoc in that ring … but he’s just beaten Dex Joy. 

Nigel finally summons Corvo Alpha to let go of the Wrecking Crew Foreman. Corvo listens to his handler and drops the hold on him. Corvo still lurks over Dex and snaps at the ref when he tries to raise his hand. 

Darren Quimbey:
Here is your winner by referee’s stoppage … CORVO ALLLLLPHHHHAAAA!!!

Lance:
Nigel must have known something was wrong with that neck. The rumors were out there after Acts of DEFIANCE! The rumors were all out there, but the former Favoured Saints champion Corvo Alpha just scored his biggest statement win I have to think since that title win. 

DDK:
Corvo was a beast. He kept attacking that neck at the insistence of Nigel and it just paid off. I’m really worried about Dex. That last lariat might have caused some kind of whiplash. 

Lord Nigel steps inside the ring and he is jeered out of the building by the DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful but all he cares about right now is the massive win his monster just earned. DEFIANCE Wrestling’s medical team are now down at the ring to check on Dex. 

DDK:
I hope Dex Joy is okay. I really do. He came into this match clearly less than 100% against Corvo Alpha and he paid for it. 

Lance:
We will be sure to give you updates on the condition of Dex Joy as soon as they are available!

Who says Halloween is over!? YOU CHOOSE AT CONOR'S SCREAMLAND! Only on DEFonDemand!

No pomp and circumstance. No music. The Deacon steps through the curtain and marshals his way to the ring.

DDK:
The former FIST is here! After a hard fought loss to Lindsay Troy, the Deacon’s face seems even angrier than last week when confronting the current FIST.

That’s the truth. The Deacon doesn’t react to the crowd, to any chants, to any outstretched arms. He climbs the steps and over the top rope before demanding a microphone.

Deacon:
Lindsay Troy.

Boos ring out.

Deacon:
Congrat on getting title of FIST. I not want rematch - you can keep t’e strap. I want t’e rest of t’at pound of flesh for what you or your dogs did to Magdalena.

Lance:
Deacon has not been shy about who he thinks attacked Magdalena… and doesn’t look like he has plans to go anywhere until he gets answers. 

Deacon continues to wait for someone to show themselves. 

Lights out…

 

Guerilla radio.  

Just kidding. 

The lights are out, though. Pitch black fills the Bender Arena, causing The Faithful to turn to the lights of their phones to try and see what’s happening. 

DDK:
Deacon is on the hunt for whoever attacked Magdalena! 

Lance:
But what’s the meaning of this?

Without warning…

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

One by one, blue flames rise up from each of the four corners of the ring until all shoot upwards. Deacon remains unimpressed by whatever the meaning of the fire is. 

DDK:
What’s going on?! 

Deacon has eyes in the back of his head and turns around, but nothing is there but the fire continuing to illuminate the ring. He continues to circle around, preparing himself for anything… 

But when he turns one last time… 

HE GETS STRUCK WITH A BLUE FIREBALL!

Lance:
OH, MY GOD! 

DDK:
WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?! WHAT IS THIS?

The four pillars of fire disappear and the lights return! Deacon is on the ground, scrambling about after taking a direct hit to the face from a fireball! The crowd JEERS when they see the perpetrator, now wearing blue-tinted glasses and white gear adorned in blue flames standing over him… 

 

DDK:
ALVARO DE VARGAS?!?!

The crowd JEERS the BFTA member as he stands over Deacon. No smile. None of his usual posturing! He now kneels over Deacon trying to cover his face as medical staff nearby immediately work to help the former FIST of DEFIANCE by throwing a towel over the burned area. 

Lance:
Alvaro… remember on DEF Radio this past weekend, we heard him say that he had a new target… was DEACON that target?!

The new blue and white-clad Alvaro De Vargas coldly turns his head in the direction of Deacon amidst LOUD jeers! The hard cam near ringside picks up Alvaro’s words as BFTA’s Crown Jewel kneels over Deacon and holds out his hands…

Alvaro de Vargas:
Que bola, pendejo! Puedes acostarte junto a Magdalena en una cama de hospital!

DEFSec rushes down to aid where needed as Alvaro rolls out of the ring and into the crowd, but not before first reveling in the havoc he just caused! 

Lance:
Wait… Oh, my God… Darren… 

Lance seems to put the pieces together on commentary. 

Lance:
DID ALVARO ATTACK MAGDALENA?! WHY?!

DDK:
I… I don’t know! We kept hearing Alvaro on UNCUT and DEF Radio in the last month referring to something he said he needed to do… “burn brighter!” Is THIS what he meant?

But no more questions will be answered tonight as The Faithful shower Alvaro de Vargas in booing. He flips the hoodie over his head and disappears into a sea of jeering Faithful! 

DDK:
Folks, we’re going to give you an update as soon as our medical team can tend to Deacon’s burns! But we don’t even know why Alvaro is doing this! We’ll try and sort this all out! Stay tuned!

DEFMed attend to Deacon’s burns as the show moves on.

The camera returns to the good old Commentation Station with Darren Keebler and Lance Warner to paint you a picture for the main event of tonight’s two-night show! 

DDK:
What a night of matches we’ve seen here tonight! Not one, but two shocking victories! Oscar Burns loses to BRAZEN Champion Declan Alexander! Dex Joy fell to Corvo Alpha! Could we see someone step up in this Titanes Familia Open Challenge for the Unified Tag Titles tonight? 

Lance:
After tonight, anything is possible! Things are really heating up all over in DEFIANCE Wrestling! It could be Ned Reform coming after the titles after what we saw earlier with Cortez, Titaness and Teresa Ames. 

DDK:
It could be The Dangerous Mix or the Titans’ old rivals, Pop Culture Phenoms! But whoever is coming for the gold has a massive opportunity. Nothing to lose and literally everything to gain! 

To Darren Quimbey we go for the main event of tonight’s show. 

Darren Quimbey:
The following tag team contest is your main event of the evening and is for the Unified Tag Team Championships! 

The graphic appears on the screen showing the combined former World Tag and World Trios titles that make up the collection of titles called the Unified Tag Team Titles. 

This is everything
The Glitch Mob, Mako, The Word Alive
It's BOBBY by the way
Let's get it

♫ “RISE (remix)” by Gitch Mob, Mako, The Word Alive and BOBBY ♫

The lights flicker back on and the crowd EXPLODES! 

Left side of the ramp: The silhouette of Titaness! Wearing a blue top with gold trim and pants of the same color held together by a gold belt design. Her hair is tied up in a small series of ponytails in a mohawk style with two titles, one on each shoulder. 

Right side of the ramp: Uriel Cortez, arms in the air! Wearing a brand new set of blue and gold thigh length trunks, kneepads and boots. Wrists taped in a golden color! Two titles, one on either shoulder and the last one around his neck. He raises a hand in the air while Titaness poses on the ramp, sending blue and gold pyro shooting off in multiple directions! The champs and their five titles head to the ring. Once inside, Titaness poses on the apron while Cortez steps onto the apron and then raises his hand. They climb inside and wait for their opponents. 

Lance:
Here we go… who’s it going to be tonight? 

Cortez holds up an invisible watch on his hand. 

Uriel Cortez:
Tick tock, mofos. Let’s go!

DDK:
It really could be anybo… wait… 

Lance:
What’s going on? 

DDK:
Folks… I’m being told we’ve got something going on backstage… right between the Dangerous Mix and the Pop Culture Phenoms! 

The camera cuts backstage where yelling between David Fox, Mushigihara, The D, Elise Ares, and Klein is staring to escalate! The D throws the first punch and strikes David Fox! Mushi comes to the aid of his partner and tries to go after The D, only for Klein to step in! While David Fox is still reeling, Elise Ares runs right at Fox and shoves him back as he gets into a defensive stance! DEFSec starts pouring in to just outside Guerilla Position to break things up! 

DDK:
Both Dangerous Mix and PCP had the same idea, but it looks like their alliance was VERY short-lived! 

As DEFSec head Wyatt Bronson jumps in and tries to keep Mushi and Klein from wiping one another out… a pair of figures move behind all of that and sneak right into Guerilla past the ruckus 

DDK:
Wait… Lance, did you see that? Who was that? 

Lance:
I didn’t see! But someone… someones, I should say… both heading to the ring! Somebody else must have been sniping this opportunity! 

Flex, attempting to be the voice of reason, tries to point this out to PCP as he sees the perpetrators head through the curtains, but the scuffle between PCP and Dangerous Mix continues as we revert back to ringside. 

Mr. and Mrs. Cortez both watch from the ring…

Lance:
Did you see who it was? 

But they do not have to wait long… 

♫ “Land of Hope and Glory” ♫

The theme plays and out comes both men, dressed in fancy new gear for the occasion. Lord Sewell with a red overcoat and yellow epaulets. and Oliver Tarquin Monroe with a dark gray sleeveless coat. He takes it off to reveal a sleeveless button-up shirt and tie, which he adjusts, but his arms are free to show off his chiseled guns

DDK:
Gentlemen’s Agreement! They must have been watching what was going on!

Lance:
They lost to The Dangerous Mix at ACTS of DEFIANCE in that loaded glove match, but rebounded with a win on last week’s UNCUT! They said they were going to hunt for an opportunity at the Unified Tag Titles and would do anything to get it… 

DDK:
Well, you can’t call them liars. True to their word! 

The stuck-up duo of old-timey gentlemen head to the ring. The Tag Partners for Life watch as the two men stop in front of the ring, exchange a gentlemanly handshake and then slowly climb up the steel steps while getting jeers from the crowd. Once they shed their respective jackets, they neatly fold them and put them away as the super serial introductions for tonight’s main event start. 

Darren Quimbey:
Introducing the challengers… at a combined weight of 459 pounds… they are the team of Viscount Vice Admiral Ernest Sewell aka Lord Sewell…and Oliver Tarquin Monroe aka OTM… GENTLEMEN’S AGREEMENT!

Lord Sewell and OTM both shake hands and then turn to face the champions. 

Darren Quimbey:
And their opponents… at a combined weight of 539 pounds, representing Titanes Familia! They are Mr. and Mrs. Cortez! They are the reigning and defending Unified Tag Team Champions… TAG PARTNERS FOR LIFE!

Uriel Cortez and Titaness both hold up the titles and get huge cheers from the crowd before relinquishing the gold over to Hector Navarro. 

DDK:
First defense on DEFtv, but third defense overall for the Titans! After Uriel Cortez and Titaness went for a spur-of-the-moment Hawaiian honeymoon, they defended the titles a week later at a BRAZEN show, then on UNCUT last week. 

Lance:
True, true! They have promised the Saturday Night Specials a fair shake at the gold after taking them from The Lucky Sevens now and I understand pending the results of tonight’s defense, that could be a future match down the line! 

Navarro gets ready as Titaness and Oliver Tarquin Monroe start. 

DING DING

Oliver Tarquin Monroe stands next to Titaness and they’re about even in height. OTM looks over at The Show of Force. He looks at his hand, but he looks like he can’t bring himself to strike a lady. He turns over to Lord Sewell, who shrugs. They have never been in this position in DEFIANCE yet having to wrestle a woman and seem unsure of how to handle this. 

DDK:
What? The titles are on the line! I mean, it’s actually respectful that Gentlemen’s Agreement seem to be having qualms with striking Titaness?

Titaness doesn’t care and yells for OTM to fight or she will. Oliver tells her that he’s a gentlemen and he wants Uriel in the ring. 

Lance:
He’d… he’d rather fight a GIANT than Titaness? 

Cortez is an equal opportunity ass-kicker because it’s 2022 and he offers up the tag. But before Titaness turns… OTM ROLLS HER UP!

ONE…

TWO… NO!

DDK:
What a scummy move! They tried to pull one over on The Tag Partners For Life! 

The crowd BOOS Monroe, but he shows the crowd what he thinks of them by sneaking behind Titaness and then throwing her to the ground with a takedown before trying to go for another cover!

ONE…

The Show of Force kicks out, but he whips her to the ropes and buries a knee into her stomach. He whips her across the ring and does the same with another knee, then a russian leg sweep in the middle of the ring for another cover. 

ONE…

TWO… NO!

DDK:
Regardless of how they got there, this is smart strategy by Gentlemen’s Agreement! Use quick moves and smarts to try and win the titles!

OTM goes to pick up Titaness for another move, but before he can, she picks HIM up instead and then drops him with a big waterwheel drop in front of the Titanes Familia corner! She stands up and tags Uriel Cortez, who is ready to fight. 

Lance:
Cortez doesn’t look happy. 

He picks up OTM before hitting a snapmare on the smaller man… THWACK! He blasts him across the back with a chop so hard, Monroe cries out in pain! He picks him up off the mat and the crowd cheer as he holds him in a delayed body slam position. He holds him with one hand and eggs on The Faithful for more cheers! He then reaches out and tags Titaness mid-ring before body slamming OTM. Titaness gets in and runs off the ropes to connect with a elevated elbow drop!

DDK:
One Tall Elbow Drop! Courtesy of the self-professed One Tall Glass of Kick-Ass, as Uriel calls her! 

Titaness makes a cover now.

ONE…

TWO… NO!

A quick shoulder up by OTM, but Titaness isn’t done. She peppers OTM with a string of forearm shots to the head and then an uppercut that sends him back to the corner. The Faithful cheer Cortez coming in again as he measures up OTM and holds him in the corner. He shakes his head and tries to get out of the corner, but Cortez’s knee is firmly pressing him against it… 

THWACK! 

Titaness hits a double chop! 

THWACK!

Then Cortez!

DDK:
OOH! Double Chop of Ages! OTM is done! 

He leaves the ring when Lord Sewell tries to get back in, but Cortez stops him in his tracks and throws him outside the ring next to OTM. Both men are there when Uriel holds the ropes open for The Show of Force to come sailing through with a huge elbow suicida, wiping out both members of Gentlemen’s Agreement! 

Lance:
Great teamwork by the Tag Partners For Life! Titaness takes them both out with an elbow suicida! 

Titaness is the first to stand after the dive, then picks up OTM before throwing him back into the ring. She hears the crowd cheering and plays up, eliciting a louder response from The Faithful! 

DDK:
OTM needs to find a way out of this! Cortez and Titaness have been dominant thus far! 

The Show of Force starts to try and climb back in once she’s on the ring apron, but Lord Sewell is coherent enough to grab her by the leg! She tries to kick him away and eventually does, but that is all that OTM needs to hit a desperation running shoulder thrust through the ropes to knock Titaness to the floor! 

Lance:
Oooh! Distraction from the challenger just paid off there!

DDK:
Definitely some questionable tactics from Gentlemen’s Agreement, but that’s been their MO! Only one loss since they were promoted to the main roster months ago against The Dangerous Mix, but they’ve shown great strides since graduating BRAZEN, for better or for worse. 

OTM, still in pain from the earlier chops, rolls over to his corner and and meets Lord Sewell there for a tag. He climbs inside and hurriedly goes after Titaness. He picks her up by the neck and hits a big European uppercut that spins her back. He follows it up with the arm trap neckbreaker that he calls the Ballast! 

DDK:
Ballast neckbreaker brings down Titaness!

The crowd boo as OTM holds out the fabled loaded white glove and waves it around, promising new Unified Tag Team Champions tonight! The massive Cortez watches on and leans over the ropes as he’s forced to watch his wife get picked up off the mat and then dropped with another big neckbreaker. Now that she is grounded, Lord Sewell makes the tag. 

Lance:
Tag to Oliver Monroe! What are they going to do here?

When Lord Sewell tries to pick Titaness up again, she fights back! Forearm for Sewell! Forearm for OTM! She has them both stunned, but they both boot her in the stomach quickly. Sewell has her up in a fireman’s carry when OTM comes running, hitting a tandem samoan drop/swinging neckbreaker combo! 

DDK:
They call that move Duel at Dawn! Monroe with the hook of the leg!

ONE…

TWO…

NO!

The Show of Force throws a shoulder up! That doesn’t stop OTM from picking Titaness up and dropping an elbow against the top of the head!

Lance:
Gentlemen’s Agreement working well tonight! Can they keep it up? 

DDK:
They are picking off Titaness! Attacking the neck is great strategy to set up for that double-team underhook neckbreaker called the Handshake Deal!

The Faithful jeer Sewell and OTM as they now both stand over Titaness, with more shaking of the hands! They both pick her up with Navarro starting a count to get them out of the ring. They both whip Titaness to the ropes. Sewell hits a drop toe hold, then OTM leaps off his back into an elbow drop of his own! After that, OTM leaves the ring and Sewell rolls her over for another cover!

ONE…

TWO… 

KICKOUT!

DDK:
Titaness continues to kick out! They’re throwing whatever they can out here tonight! 

Lord Sewell drops another elbow drop, then rises off the ropes to come back and hit another knee drop to the sternum! The Show of Force has been grounded with Lord Sewell now applying a grounde cobra clutch! 

Lance:
Lord Sewell using the submission now! Can Titaness fight her way out? 

She struggles against the hold, but Lord Sewell has her grounded in the middle of the ring. Cortez starts stomping his massive foot on the ring steps beneath his corner and gets The Faithful to clap along while she’s stuck in the submission. 

“LET’S GO, TITANESS!” Clap clap clap-clap-clap!
“LET’S GO, TITANESS!” Clap clap clap-clap-clap!
“LET’S GO, TITANESS!” Clap clap clap-clap-clap!

The Show of Force starts to rise up and tries to take Lord Sewell up… she struggles, but she has him on her shoulder now! He has to let go of the hold and slips free before hitting another forearm to her neck. He goes for a waistlock… but Titaness switches it up and shoves him into the ropes before hitting him with a snap German suplex on the return! 

DDK:
Titaness breaks free! Can she make it to her corner!

Cortez has the hand out and his wife is almost there, but OTM stops her by grabbing her leg! He drags her back to the corner, then pulls her up. He plants a knee in her stomach and whips her to the ropes… but she comes back suddenly with the handspring lariat!

DDK:
LADY LARIAT! OTM IS DOWN!

Monroe gets clobbered while Cortez has a hand out. She is almost there! OTM tries to make the tag to a sore Lord Sewell, still nursing the back of his head from the earlier suplex. He gets in… 

BUT SO DOES CORTEZ VIA THE TAG!

DDK:
CORTEZ IS IN! LISTEN TO DC ERUPT! 

The Titan of Industry charges in to maddening cheers and runs right into Lord Sewell with a massive clothesline first! OTM is still trying to get up, but finds himself being lifted off the ground by Cortez before being dropped with a big body slam! When Lord Sewell gets back up, Cortez picks him up as well before slamming him down across the top of his own tag partner with a body slam! 

DDK:
Cortez stacking them up! 

He picks up OTM… THWACK! 

Then Lord Sewell… THWACK! 

Lance:
Good lord! It’s a handicap match right now, but Cortez is the one taking on the two! 

The Faithful are cheering with both men now stacked up in either side of the ring! Cortez points to one side and charges to flatten Sewell with a running back elbow in one corner, then charges to the other to hit OTM with one! Sewell staggers forward when Cortez grabs OTM out of the other corner and then biels him right at his own tag partner! The Faithful roar as Cortez gets ready to call an end to the match! 

DDK:
Good Lord! He just threw him as his own tag team partner! That was insane! 

Cortez now picks up the legal Lord Sewell. He shakes his head frantically… but Cortez turns him back and plants him with a huge full nelson slam! Cortez ducks down. 

DDK:
Full Nelson Slam by Cortez! Is this it?

ONE…

TWO…

But OTM breaks it up first with an elbow to the back of Cortez’s head. He throws what looks like a glove on the ground Hector Navarro sees… 

DDK:
Wait… WAIT! LOOK! 

As Navarro ditches the weapon… OTM smirks when he has a SECOND loaded glove in hand! He puts it on and gets ready to shellack Cortez with it… 

Lance:
He has a second glove! Navarro, turn around! 

But Titaness comes in and grabs it out of his hand first before throwing it out of the ring! Monroe shakes his head, then turns around to see an angry Cortez charging at him. He hits a running shoulder block that knocks OTM flying right into a German Suplex by Titaness to cheers from the crowd!

DDK:
MY GOD! THAT WAS UNBELIEVEABLE! THEY JUST WIPED OUT OTM! THAT SHOULDER INTO THE GERMAN SUPLEX TAKES OUT MONROE BEFORE HE CAN CHEAT! 

Lance:
LISTEN TO THE FAITHFUL! 

Cortez picks up Lord Sewell… then DRIVES him down with the big one-handed powerbomb! 

DDK:
218 CONNECTS! THIS ONE IS OVER!

Cortez makes the cover!

ONE…

TWO…

THREE!

DING DING DING

♫ “RISE (remix)” by Gitch Mob, Mako, The Word Alive and BOBBY ♫

Darren Quimbey:
Here are your winners… and STILL Unified Tag Team Champions… TAG PARTNERS FOR LIFE!

Titaness comes in and hugs her husband after the defense! OTM and Sewell are both gone from the ring, nursing their respective injuries while inside the ring, the Titanes Familia members are celebrating! 

DDK:
What a win for Cortez and Titaness! They are looking to build a resume against any and every team on this roster!

Lance:
They are! And now they are… wait… look!

Navarro is there to collect their titles… but instead, the camera pans to ringside. 

AARON KING is there and shoves the timekeeper aside, snatching up the belts first!

DDK:
That’s… Aaron King! What the hell does he think he’s doing?

He tries to make off with the titles, but Cortez steps over the ropes first. He heads towards them, but The Faithful start yelling and booing at something… 

 

THE LUCKY SEVENS SURGING FROM THE CROWD TO ATTACK CORTEZ!

DDK:
MAX AND MASON LUCK! THEY’RE ATTACKING! WHERE THE HELL HAVE THEY EVEN BEEN?

Lance:
I don’t know! They’ve been radio silent since that loss to Titanes Familia at ACTS of DEFIANCE!

Titaness tries to rescue her husband, but Aaron King stops her. She shoves past him, but Max Luck grabs her first with a Winning Hand… 

WINNING HAND SLAM ON THE FLOOR! 

DDK:
NO! THEY’RE ATTACKING THE CHAMPS! 

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Out comes Tom Morrow on the ramp with what looks like a pristine black leather folder with some paperwork in place. He saunters out as The Lucky Sevens both grab Uriel and THROW him head-first into the ring post! 

Lance:
What the hell is going on? What is the meaning of this? They missed their shot at the open challenge! If they wanted it this bad, they should have out face to face! 

The jeering is LOUD as Morrow has a microphone. Max and Mason Luck power Cortez into the ring and continue attacking The Titan of Industry with stomps while Morrow grins!

Tom Morrow:
Congrats to the Happy Couple on your successful defense … BUT YOU AIN’T DONE YET!!! HECTOR NAVARRO, YOU KEEP YOUR FAT ASS IN THAT RING!!!

He holds out what looks like a contract in his hand! 

Tom Morrow:
When I got my clients, the Lucky Sevens, their shiny new main event contracts, I had one more clause in this little old thing! Right here in my hand … is a one-time INSTANT REMATCH clause to be used within thirty days of their FLUKE title loss! Signed! Sealed! Delivered! It’s all legal as long as ref is present in this ring …and since you’re still here, Hector! This is legal eagle!  And this rematch .. starts now! Ring the bell!

DDK:
WHAT?! THAT … THAT CAN’T BE!!! THIS HAS TO BE SOME B.S. SCAM! HAS TO BE!!!

The DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful are booing as loud as they possibly can! Titaness is down and out on the outside while the Lucky Sevens are brutalizing the champs!

Lance:
Minute and Dan Leo James aren’t here! The SNS aren’t here, either! God … come on! This isn’t right! 

Navarro reads the contract and it appears to be legitimate. He murmurs something to Darren Quimbey. They hate this … 

Darren Quimbey:
The Instant Rematch clause for the Lucky Sevens has been signed off by Favoured Saints as part of their renegotiated contract! This match … starts now! 

Navarro doesn’t want to do it … but he calls for the bell. 

DING DING

DDK:
I can’t believe what we’re seeing! 

Mason Luck watches Uriel Cortez try and stand but it isn’t for long because he locks up Uriel by his face and then drops him with a big Winning Hand Slam! 

Lance:
Damn it! They hit the Winning Hand Slam! This one has to be over! 

Mason Luck has it all wrapped up! 

One …
Two …
 

THR-NO!!!

Cortez kicks out at two and three quarters and gives the fans just a sliver of hope tonight! Tom Morrow and Aaron King on the outside cannot believe he kicked out! Morrow yells at Navarro to count even faster! 

DDK:
I don’t believe it! Cortez kicked out!

Lance:
Titanes Familia are not done yet!!!

Mason Luck makes the tag to Max Luck and the more agile of the two twins climbs up top and gets his massive arm ready. He prepares to take flight. 

Lance:
This cannot be good! 

Cortez is still trying to fight up, but when he doesn’t get up fast enough, Mason drags the giant back up so Max Luck can take his head off with the Check-Raise!

DDK:
The Check-Raise! Max Luck was right on target with that big clothesline off the top rope! These two are athletic freaks of nature!

Lance:
But they still need to pin them! 

Max Luck feels like it’s a formality when he goes for the pin and the Unified Tag titles!

One…
Two … 

 

Titaness breaks up the cover!!!

The Bender Arena is loud with DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful who want to see a miracle, but Max Luck grabs Titaness and pushes her out of the ring! 

DDK:
No, no! Titaness just tried to save her husband and just paid for it! 

Max Luck tags his twin brother Mason and he steps over the top rope … but somehow Uriel is still able to fight! He’s on his knees, but he chops Mason and Max from either side and the Washington DC Faithful could not be any louder!

Lance:
Uriel has a chance! He’s looking for Titaness! 

Titaness climbs back up and tries to tag … 

Ned Reform pulls her off the apron and throws a cup of cold coffee in her face! Titaness is blinded and the Faithful are letting him know how they feel

”BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”

DDK:
Damn it! Ned Reform is out here! Titanes Familia humiliated him on his talk show! This is payback! It has to be! 

Cortez reaches through the ropes and grabs Reform by the neck with his arm after seeing what’s happened to his wife … but then gets a knee right in his back from Mason Luck! Reform gets away and has a vengeful smile on his face after what he’s done! Mason tags Max! They double team Uriel. 

DOUBLE WINNING HAND SLAM!!!

DDK:
DAMN IT!!! TITANES FAMILIA JUST HAD ONE CHANCE AND NED REFORM TOOK IT AWAY FROM THEM!!! NO

Max Luck lays on Urie’s chest and grabs the legs. He counts with Hector Navarro. 

One…
Two…

 

 

 

 

Three!!!

DING DING DING!!!

♫ “Money” by Of Mice and Men ♫

Aaron King and Tom Morrow hug on the outside like the Lucky Sevens won the World Series! Max Luck balls his fists up and screams with Mason Luck waiting to be handed the titles. 

DDK:
This … this … I don’t have words. This was disgusting. 

Lance:
Favoured Saints agreed to this?!?!

DDK:
They wanted those titles back when the Sevens held them while they were fired. Morrow raked them over the coals for that new contract … but who knew he had a one-time instant rematch clause put into it, too. 

Titaness is still blinded outside the ring. Uriel Cortez is down at the feet of the new champions with garbage being pelted at them!

Lance:
Damn them all! This was Ned Reform’s fault! This was Tom Morrow’s fault! Titanes Familia already wrestled one match and got screwed in the second one! Damn it! 

DDK:
This is just like Maximum DEFIANCE earlier this year when the Lucky Sevens defeated the Saturday Night Specials! Screwing over the heroes! Trash being thrown at them in the ring! And they're loving this!

Aaron King and Tom Morrow jump into the ring and they celebrate with the twins who are now two-time Unified Tag Team champions! A water bottle just misses Mason Luck’s head, but a beer smacks Max in his head! He uses the beer to slick his hair back and he laughs at the misery of the DEFIANCE Wrestling Faithful. 

DDK:
BFTA once again holds the Unified Tag Team Titles ... no ...

Lance:
What?

DDK:
You know what that means ... now that they are champions again because of that stupid contract of theirs… that means the SNS can’t challenge them as long as they hold the gold.  

Lance:
… Damn it … just when we got them back … 

The last scenes of the night. Aaron King celebrating with a victory drink. Tom Morrow clapping until his arms have no feeling in them. Lastly, the Main Event Monsters once again making main event money by being your Unified Tag Team champions for the second time!

Mason Luck:
HIT THOSE CREDITS!!!! WE RUN THIS SHOW AGAIN!!! YOU THINK YOU FUCKERS HAVE A CHANCE AGAINST US?! THINK AGAIN, YOU FUCKING PIECES OF TRASH!!!

Max Luck:
TELL EM!!! AIN'T NOBODY TAKING THESE TITLES FROM US EVER AGAIN!!! EVER!!! TIRED OF BEING HUMBLE AND MAKING PEOPLE THINK YOU HAVE A CHANCE!!! THESE TITLES ARE OURS!!! OUR BIRTHRIGHT! OUR EVERYTHING!!!

Trash pelts the ring among the never ending trash talk from the twin terrors as DEF TV draws to a close! 

THIS.

IS.

...

BULLSHIT.