Heatwave 2023

[Danny]

We head to the arena where the pyrotechnics go off from the stage and the camera pans around to get a shot of the Revolution fans in attendance before panning to the commentary table where Corey Graves, Mauro Ranallo, and Tom Phillips are standing by.



Mauro Ranallo: Hello everyone and welcome to Heatwave! We've got some very special match tonight, all topped off with our main event, Wargames!

Corey Graves: If seeing Team Zayn take the trash out wasn't big enough, then make sure you stick around for TLC. Hopefully this is the Dudleyz swan song.

Tom Phillips: Plus things have been boiling between the LWO and the Mafia and we'll see Rhea Ripley team up with Dominic Mysterio to take on the newest members of the LWO, Santos Escobar and Zelina Vega.

Mauro Ranallo: But first, MJF issued the challenge last week and it has been accepted. Orange must now defeat Jake Hager to choose the match stipulation for the rematch against MJF. Let's head down to the ring for that right now!






With the music playing the fans erupt with boos as Jake Hager slowly walks out from the back onto the entrance ramp. He throws his hands up like a boxer getting into his stance. The fans only start booing louder as Maxwell Jacob Friedman walks out behind him only a few moments later.

Tony Chimel: Introducing first, weighing in at 275 lbs and hailing from Perry, Oklahoma…. JAKE HAGER!!!!

The fans boo even louder at the announcement. Hager turns to MJF who gives him a nod and he walks to the ring, not acknowledging any of them as he gets down the ramp and in.





As the riff kicks in to Jefferson Starship's "Jane," the man known only as "Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy emerges from the back to an uproarious pop from the crowd. Sporting his aviators and his magnificently coiffed hair, Cassidy walks coolly down to the ring, hands in his pockets. He doesn't seem to be in a hurry, and as he reaches the end of the ramp, he pauses to offer a weak fist bump to a fan holding a thumb's up out over the barricade.



Tony Chimel: From... wherever... and weighing in at... whatever... he is "Freshly Squeezed," Orange CASSIDY!

Cassidy then heads up the ring steps lazily and eases himself between top and middle ropes, before moving to the middle of the ring and throwing up a half-enthusiastic thumbs up to a pop from the crowd. OC heads to the corner and lounges there as he removes his aviators and awaits the beginning of the contest.


VS.


DING DING!

Hager slowly struts from his corner into the middle of the ring with a smirk on his face. Cassidy also walks slowly to the center of the ring. As they stare at one another it’s Cassidy first to strike with a straight slap across the face. It surprises Hager who snaps his head back only to be hit with another slap. Hager goes for a haymaker and Cassidy ducks, Hager spins around and goes for another haymaker, but Cassidy ducks and dropkicks Hager’s back sending him stumbling into the corner sternum first.

Tom Phillips: Orange Cassidy playing games with Hager to start.

Mauro Ranallo: I’m glad to see Orange Cassidy is back to his laid back ways. It seemed like MJF was getting under his skin.

Corey Graves: Are you blaming MJF for the cowardly attack Orange Cassidy perpetrated? He knows his in the ring with a killer, in a match he can’t win. He’s just trying to survive against Hager.

Hager turns around and rushes back in, he throws Cassidy to the ropes, Cassidy bounces off but as Hager goes for a backdrop and Cassidy flips out of it and lands back on his feet. Hager turns around to see Cassidy just standing there. Then Cassidy raises his hands up and starts to lower them into his pockets. Hager wanting to have nothing to do with this kicks Cassidy right in the gut. The fans erupt at Hager from stopping Cassidy. Hager bounces himself off the ropes and delivers a lariat that flips Cassidy inside out.

Corey Graves: This is what I’m talking about, Hager making a name for himself in his UWF debut.

Tom Phillips: Big stakes in this, Orange Cassidy must pin or make Jake Hager submit to be able to choose the stipulation for his Intercontinental Championship match at Summerslam.

Corey Graves: Never going to happen Phillips, this man will not pin Hager and he certainly won’t make the MMA monster submit.

MJF is standing outside observing and gives a nod to Hager who is trying to keep the momentum on his side. He picks up Cassidy to his feet and then hooks him for a standing suplex. Hager marches around the ring holding Cassidy totally vertical with only one arm before bringing him cashing to the mat. Hager goes for a pin…

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Cassidy’s shoulder springs off the mat as Hager looks frustrated early. Cassidy slowly gets up as Hage jumps back to his feet. Hager is trying to stay on Cassidy and goes to grab him again, but Cassidy moves out of the way and gives a stiff kick to the back of Hager’s knee. And then another that gets Hager to drop to one knee. Without hesitation Cassidy hooks Hager’s head and with as much momentum as he can muster drives Hager’s skull into the mat with a DDT. Cassidy is quick with a cover.


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Hager uses his strength to throw Cassidy totally off of him. As soon as Hager stumbles to his feet Cassidy swings around him with a crucifix pin.

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A little bit closer, but Hager is able to get his shoulder up. MJF is now jumping around outside. He is yelling something at the referee but no one can make it out. Both men are making it up to their feet. Hager throws a punch, Cassidy gets his hands up. Hager throws another punch and again Cassidy gets his hands up. Hager goes for a huge right hand and Cassidy ducks it this time and nails Hager with a step-up enziguri. Hager drops to one knee in the corner, Cassidy goes for another DDT. But you can see Hager holding onto the rope and Cassidy ends up slamming the back of his own head into the mat. With this moment MJF drags Hager out of the ring for a breather.

Mauro Ranallo: MJF isn’t so confident now, he can see the writing on the wall.

Corey Graves: What are you talking about? He’s like Belichick, about to make some half time strategy changes to bring Hager to victory.

Tom Phillips: I think we were a tenth of a second away from Orange Cassidy writing his own way to the Intercontinental Title and MJF is scared beyond belief.

MJF has Hager back to focus and he points the MMA beast back into the ring, but as Hager gets up on the apron, Cassidy comes with a baseball slide to the ankles of the bigman who slams himself down face first on the ring apron. MJF tries to run over ot Hager, but Cassidy is there and immediately rolls Hager back into the ring. The two Summerslam opponents meet eyes for a second before Cassidy rolls back in. Hager is rocked and trying to shake the cobwebs loose hes on one knee using the rope to help him balance getting up., As Cassidy is reading himself for the final blow. He throws off his elbow pad and the crowd rises to their feet, they know what’s about to come. So does MJF who is going insane on the outside. As soon as Hager gets to his feet Cassidy runs and leaps…ORANGE PUNCH! Hager’s body drops like a sack of potatoes and Cassidy is quick to cover…..but there is no count. MJF is on the apron and screaming at the referee, the referee is yelling at him to get down and doesn’t see the pin happening.


Maura Ranallo: Are you kidding me, Jake Hager is down for a ten count and MJF has the referee distracted, get him down.

Corey Graves: MJF has been trying to get the officials attention about something he saw for the last few minutes. MJF was tired of being ignored that’s on the official.

Cassidy realizes what is happening and he gets up from the pin and quickly walks over to MJF, he’s trying to get into MJF’s face, but the referee stops it. Cassidy raises his hands like he won’t do anything. MJF and Cassidy start jawing and then a huge smile goes over MJF’s face, he looks over at the referee and then looks at Cassidy. Immediately MJF reaches out his hand and rakes Cassidy right in the eyes. Cassidy stumbles back and the referee starts jumping and calling for the bell.

DING DING!

Tony Chimel: Here is your winner by disqualification….Freshly Squeezed Orange Cassidy!!!

The fans erupt with cheers as the music plays. MJF gets Hager out of the ring and they start up the ramp, but MJF looks back with a huge smile on his face and even begins to chuckle a bit as the referee in the ring is taking a look at Cassidy holding his face.

Tom Phillips: Why is MJF smiling? Jake Hager has lost the match.

Corey Graves: I’ll tell you why, because MJF is a genius again! He said that Cassidy needed to pin or submit Hager to be able to name his stipulation. It’s another time where Orange Cassidy won the match but lost the bigger war because of a DQ. MJF always has a plan!

Mauro Ranallo: I think Cassidy is also realizing what MJF’s smile is about and if he was on the verge of snapping before, no one would blame Orange Cassidy for losing his cool now.




The titantron switches from the UWF Heatwave graphic to a live feed from backstage. It's a locker room. And who's in there? The 2023 King of the Ring Tournament Winner Kyle O'Reilly, that's who.

Fans cheer at the sight of the Diabetic Dragon and are treated to a little sneaky peaky of his training regiment. He's a thousand percent focused on performing slick combos on the cement wall in front of him. There a four 8x10 pics - the kind you get for autographs - crudely taped to the wall. Two at kicking height. Two at punching height. There's one of Sami Zayn and one of Will Ospreay and one of La Luchadora and one of Will Ospreay. By the looks of the blood stains smeared all over them and the juice dripping off Kyle's knuckles, it looks like he's been at this for a minute now.

His practice is interrupted, however, when a familiar step-sister enters the scene!

Bayley: Hey check it out!



Kyle turns and is taken all the way aback by Bayley's get-up. She's sporting the old team colours. Black and white.

Bayley: Like the shirt? I snagged one from the merch table while nobody was looking. Ya know, jut getting in that devil-may-care, Outsider mentality that was part and parcel of that whole New World Order thang.

KO'R: You what?!?!

She tugs the shoulder part of the shirt up to showcase the insignia, grinning like the cat that caught the canary.

Bayley: I stole it, bro! Grand theft apparel. Pretty cool, huh?

KO'R: From the merch booth?!?!

Kyle's focus is entirely off of the training session now. Surprised by his reaction, Bayley's defenses go up a little bit.

Bayley: Aha... uh... yeah... a-duh! That's what the nWo is all about, isn't it? Wearing the black and white together while being morally grey?

KO'R: Yeah, no, obviously. I just can't believe they have those at the merch table.

Bayley: Maybe they just brought them back for the big match tonight, I don't -

KO'R: Cause you wouldn't believe the stuff I had to go through before Scott Hall would let me wear one of those. I think we mighta actually killed Bobby Dempsey. Nobody's heard from him in years.

Bayley: Who's Bobby Dempsey?

KO'R: Exactly!

He throws his bleeding hands in the air in a fluster and turns around. Bayley comes over and puts a consoling hand on his shoulder.

Bayley: I'm sorry that getting jumped into a gang was such a hard time in your life. But tonight is about the bad times, its about the bad guys, and for one night only, the "Good Guy" is exactly that. One of the guys! A bad one, though. And I think -



KO'R: I think tonight's about nails in coffins. I know Sami Zayn is the cockroach that never dies no matter how many times you stomp on him, but for four friggin years he's been running around telling everybody he's the one that took down the nWo. So now we gotta go out there and shut his mouth so he can never say that again. If Will Ospreay and his other stupid friends wanna get in the way, that they're gonna get messed up real bad, too.

Bayley: Yeah! Now we're talking!

Kyle turns around, a sense of purpose raging in those beautiful blue eyes.

KO'R: One time Rick Rude pulled me aside and you know what he said to me? He said...

The Diabetic Dragon busts out a not-so-great-but-still-kinda-passable Rick Rude impression.

KO'R: "Kid, you give me the creeps and I wouldn't trust you alone around animals, but its cause of maniacs like you that guys like me and your pal Larry get to run this show."

That always stuck with me. Right here in my heart.

Bayley: So the true meaning of the nWo is teamwork makes the dream work?

KO'R: Maybe. But maybe its actually that homicidal violence is okay if you're on the winning side. And tonight, that's what we're gonna be. Winners and killers, Bayley. Winners and killers.

He licks the blood off the knuckles on one hand and then pats Bayley on the shoulder, giving his now-nervous looking step-sister a comforting nod before heading off to find his fellow nWo 4 lyfe brothers. Revolution rolls on!




Camera fades in, capturing the sterile room of the insane asylum. Leyton Buzzard is seated on one side, his face etched with worry and confusion. Dr. Williams, a supportive figure with a calm and empathetic demeanor, sits across from him, leaning slightly forward.

A disclaimer appears on the bottom of the screen reading Week One:

Leyton: "Doc, it's Trevor Lee. He's behind everything that's happening to me. I can't escape his influence."

Dr. Williams: "Leyton, I hear your concerns about Trevor Lee. Let's dive deeper into your experiences and explore the connections you perceive. We'll work together to unravel the truth."

Dr. Williams takes out a notepad and begins jotting down notes as Leyton speaks.

Leyton: "You don't understand, Doc. Trevor Lee has been manipulating my life. He's the reason for the nightmares, the constant paranoia. It's like he's orchestrating my downfall."

Dr. Williams: "I recognize the intensity of your belief, Leyton. Let's keep an open mind as we delve into the intricacies of your experiences. We're here to understand and support you."

The camera zooms in on Leyton's troubled expression, capturing the weight of his delusions, while Dr. Williams maintains her reassuring presence.

The scene fades out, leaving the audience curious about the unfolding exploration of Leyton's connection to Trevor Lee.




Reed walks down to the ring in no mood to act sweet/play to the crowd microphone in hand, He enters the rope as he mimes to the ring crew in the back to cut his music as he begins to unload...

After the intense double count out draw against Jamie Hayter last week on Revolution, Bronson Reed stands tall in the center of the ring, a look of contempt on his face. The crowd boos loudly, but Reed seems unfazed, almost enjoying the negative reaction.

Bronson Reed: "A draw? Really, Jamie? That's the best you could do? I thought you were supposed to be this tough, dominant force in wrestling. But it looks like all that hype was just smoke and mirrors."

Reed's voice is dripping with arrogance and disdain as he addresses Jamie and the crowd.

Bronson Reed: "Let me be clear, a draw is not enough for me. I don't settle for mediocrity. I don't settle for second best. I want a winner, and clearly, you weren't up to the task."

The crowd boos louder, but Reed just smirks, enjoying their reaction.

Bronson Reed: "But hey, don't let that stop you from trying again. If you think you can actually put me down for the count, go ahead, take your best shot. But let me warn you, it won't end well for -"

Before Reed can continue the tones of "Teenage Nosferatu Pussy" by Rob Zombiebegin to drown out his voice and the crowd starts cheering. Jamie Hayter bursts through the entrance curtain with a microphone in hand and makes a beeline for the ring. Her eyes are locked on Bronson Reed with murderous intent. Once she gets into the ring, Jamie gets right into Bronson's face.

Jamie Hayter: "You want a fight? Fight me right now, and I'll knock your bloody head into the fifth row!"

Bronson Reed takes a step back and looks at Jamie Hayter with a smirk on his face, clearly enjoying the tension in the air.

Bronson Reed: "You know what, Hayter? I could teach you a lesson right here, right now. I could show you just how outclassed you really are. But you know what? I'm in a good mood tonight. I've already proved myself time and time again, and honestly, I'd rather enjoy my night off than deal with you again."

The crowd boos loudly at Reed's words, not happy with the idea of him backing down from a potential fight.

Bronson Reed: "Don't get me wrong, I'm not afraid of you. I just don't see the point in wasting my time with someone who can't measure up. Maybe if you prove yourself against some other competition, then we can talk about a rematch. But for now, I've got better things to do."

Jamie's face shows a mix of frustration and determination, clearly not satisfied with Reed's response.

Jamie Hayter: "That's just what I thought. You're scared of me. I can see it and I can damn sure feel it. You got that yellow stripe running up your back, you got a tear running down your cheek, and you got piss rolling down your leg. You know that you can't beat me, and you know you can't prove me wrong! That's why I scare you. I have no fear. I don't fear pain and I don't fear death. You have shown that you fear me, that you're scared of me just by backing down right now."

Reed chuckles at Jamie's fiery response, seemingly amused by her persistence.

Bronson Reed: "Scared? Ha! You wish. But hey, go ahead and work as hard as you want. Just know that it still won't be enough to take me down. When you're ready to face a real challenge, you know where to find me."

With that, Reed starts to make his way out of the ring, his music starting to play once again as he walks up the ramp, leaving Jamie Hayter seething in the ring. The crowd continues to buzz with anticipation, eager to see these two fierce competitors clash once more in the future.






Bray Wyatt: Ya wanna know something wild man, and I'm being genuine and serious about this. One of the hardest things I do, one of the most difficult things in life is to simply appear and talk to all of you listening right now. It's incredibly nerve racking such a wild feeling I don't even understand it, I don't even understand why people are excited to just see me. It's something I can't really get used to, but I just never really looked at myself in that way. All I try and do is present myself, my true self to all of you. But even that, even that attempt isn't all there because not even I am sure if I'm this is my true self. My true self coming out is something different for me, letting out my emotions is something entirely new for me so it is incredibly difficult to do, and it makes it all the more frustrating when that emotion is interrupted by the intrusive thoughts planted in your mind by others. Vinny wants to try and get in my head, he's tried everything. He's tried words, he's tried my close ones, he tried everything he physically could, and the end even was even trying an axe as the last resort to get in my head man and yet...All he'd managed to do is cheat himself. Cheat himself out of our match, cheat himself out of his true destiny, cheat himself out of a revelation. All I wanted to do is open Vinnys Eyes, ALL I WANTED...Was to make you aware of the Real depth you were in so that you could live a life knowing how out of it you were. But you pushed too many buttons man...Too many.

Wyatt wipes his faces with his hand, his eyes dancing around nervously.

I'm...I am the color red in a world of black and white. All it takes is a little push to get you back on the right track, the circle I am a slave to...it's shown me what I truly am and instead of trying to be Just one man, I am going to Revel in What I am. All of a sudden all the things that I've lost comeback to me. I am the Eater of Worlds! I am the Nagging Conscience of a World that has thrown itself away to Moral Monsters. I'm not Afraid anymoooore, I am not Afraid cause I am Everything, I AM...Bray Wyatt. All I sought for you Vinny, was enlightenment. To give you a peek at the circle, so that your mind would spend the rest of your living days trying to work it all out. But you made too much noise, you hurt those close to me. Let me tell you something you won't believe Vinny, but it's the gods honest truth. I wish you would have landed that final blow you were seeking, I wanted to know what would happen...I wanted to feel that axe and see what would become of me in this circle. I wanted you to cut the tether of this mortal plane so that I could show you how useless violence was to you when up against a being above it. All that nags at me every waking moment since Final Battle is that I wish that swing of yours was a few seconds faster, that gravity hadn't slowed that axe down as much as it did. Because maybe if you had connected...What followed wouldn't have happened.

Bray puts his face in his hand covering his eyes, almost as if he's holding back tears. He shakes his head and looks back up at the camera with glass eyes.

But what I want, is now irrelevant...What you want is now irrelevant...Because....you woke H̷i̵m̴ up... H̴e̶ lives within us and H̴̦̊e̸̜̓ pops up every once in a while when I'm digging through myself, it can't be helped. I actually thought those fleeting seconds where H̷͔͘e̸̖̽ appears were good, because it may satiate H̷i̵m̴ and keep it from awakening fully. But I was wrong, you went too far and now...Now it's out of my hands. And the problem is...the truest problem is...You don't even understand what you've done. You've drank a poison that will now slowly eat away at your insides, pain you never thought possible will surround you...And no matter how you react to this...how you think it's just another challenge, or you get excited over another victim, I want you to do one thing Vinny. One thing. Look me in the eyes right now, look into them and push away all your anger, all your joy, all your emotions. Look at me....LOOK AT ME...And know that this isn't me trying to play you, this isn't me trying to Trash Talk. I am talking to you the Man, as myself...H̴e̶ won't stop...so when it happens...You should. Don't Run, H̸͖͛Ě̴̬ will find you. Don't Fight, Don't even whisper... when you two meet again, and you are put down...Stop...And you'll survive another day, I didn't want you to end...no no... I just wanted to have fun...H̷͔͘e̸̖̽ isn't fun, Survive for me Vinny...Because I hate it when H̷͔͘e̸̖̽ breaks my toys.




We cut to some unscheduled programming brought to you by one of our UWF roster members.



TALKING!
SHIT!
WITH!
THE!
WAR!
HORSE!

After our little catchy shouty gang vocal introduction, an empty scene. Where is he?

There’s an awkward silence, he’s around the corner, right? He’s gonna pop out. Surely.

Producer: He’s not gonna show up, let’s cu-

We head elsewhere.






“Catch your breath” begins to blast through the pa system as the crowd stand to their feet as they hear the theme song Everybody turns their attention to the entrance ramp to watch Finn Balor walk out onto the stage. Finn Balor walks out onto the stage in a special red leather jacket and red trunks with The Mafia right beside him as the crowd boos them heavily. Finn Balor walks out with his UWF Television Championship across his shoulder as the group begin their walk down the ramp showered in boos. They shake it off as they reach the ring as they enter the ring Mafia Dom walks over to the corner and grabs a microphone, but instead of giving it to Finn he takes this time to speak out.

Mafia Dom
So last week we saw Santos Escobar and Zelina Vega invite us to their funerals when we saw them
challenge us. Of course we accepted that challenge because we don’t take disrespect lightly, not even from a bunch of curtain jerkers. We all know that Zelina wants a piece of the latino papi and even she knows we’re here to run the show now and…

Finn Balor grabs the microphone out of Mafia Dom’s hand before pushing Dom and raising the mic to his lips.

Finn Balor
This is the problem here! You’re worrying about taking disrespect from a bunch of wild mexicans when you should be worried about you disrespecting me! This isn’t the first time you’ve jumped the gun and decided to make decisions on your own. I’ll let Rhea slide since she isn’t caught up with the plans, but you Dom you’ve been skating on thin ice. Stupid antics like this is the reason we’re labeled in the same class as those punks in the first place! We’re better than them and everybody knows it, but I think all that is getting to your head! We already been down this road with Eddie so why should we stoop so low as to follow up with his little mariachi band?

Finn Balor pauses and stares at a Mafia Dom as he waits for a response from him but Dom doesn’t answer.

Finn Balor
Now you can’t speak?! You’re the man with all the talks, you’re the latino papi right, but what are you gonna do when all your protection leaves you behind huh? What are you gonna do when you have nobody to back you up in your corner, you better hope Rhea can keep you up because you’re on your own tonight!

Finn Balor puts the microphone to Mafia Dom’s chest as he climbs out of the ring and walks up the ramp all while being followed by Damian Priest.



Shortly after Finn and Priest leaves the music of the LWO hits as the members of the LWO begins to strut on stage to their music. Santos quickly cuts the music as he sends a few words to Mafia Dom.

Santos Escobar: Dom. why are you gonna let your leader Finn Balor. talk to you like that I mean are you afraid of Finn and Damian Priest. cause it's sounds to me that you're scared of them and you also afraid of The LWO.

UWF Chants Dom a Coward, Dom a coward Dom a Coward Dom a Coward!

Master of The Six one Nine|Rey Mysterio: Not only that but his crew is a bunch of cowards as well, Finn and Priest knew that we were on our way and left you. I don't know what else to do with you Son but you're a grown man and it's time that you fight for your own battles just like you will meet Santos and Zelina Vega in a tag team match right here, right now! All I got to say is Son is that just do your best in the ring when you lose to my newest LWO members of Santos Escobar and Zelina Vega.

Both Santos Escobar and Zelina Vega continue to walk down the ramp as they look to get their match started with Mafia Dom and Rhea Ripley.


VS



Ding!
Ding!
Ding!

The ladies decide to start the match off as Rhea takes charge first at the UWF Champion Zelina Vega causing the crowd to instantly get to their feet. But being quicker than Rhea, Vega is able to catch Rhea with a kick to the gut causing Rhea to bend over, placing her in position to connect with a knee to the face. Stunning Rhea, Vega stays on offense as he hits the ropes gaining momentum before he jumps and connects Rhea with a jumping forearm. Finally getting Rhea off her feet as she drops to one knee, staying on offense once again Zelina Vega sends a boot to the face of Rhea hoping for a superkick, but just in time Rhea catches her leg and flips Vega over. Pushing the pace Vega bounces off the ropes but he is met with a big boot by Rhea, sitting her down in the process. Rhea tries to capitalize by hooking the leg of Vega.

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Vega gets the shoulder up off mat and tries to catch a breather but Rhea quickly grabs her by her hair bringing her up to her feet before sending chops across the chest of Vega. Rhea then climbs on top of Vega and lands a few strikes to the head, before picking her back up by the hair and sending another chop across the chest of Zelina Vega causing her to ball up on the floor. As Vega clasps on her chest Rhea decides to pick Vega up and tosses her to the ropes, Rhea tries another big boot but Vega scouts the move and slides under before lifting Rhea up with a big German Suplex to get Rhea off of her feet. With little space Vega jumps to the corner to tag the hand of Santos Escobar. Ripley stares down Santos from
her corner for a while before Mafia Dom tags himself in. Dom charges directly at Santos running straight into a hurricanrana which sends him head first into the corner. Using this opportunity to take some time, Dom took some rest in the corner before being caught with a forearm in the face by Santos. Santos stays on the attack, sending kicks to the body of Dom quickly after Santos locks the neck of Mafia Dom while bouncing off the ropes to deliver a ddt from the second rope. Dom tries to catch himself while on the floor but Santos continues his attack as Dom is met with a standing moonsault. Santos quickly raises the leg for the pin.

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Mafia Dom gets the shoulder up just in time. Santos continues on the attack sending punches to the face of Mafia Dom as Rhea Ripley shouts at Dom to fight back. Santos stands over Mafia Dom’s body as he is battered, Dom tries to crawl to the corner but just as he gets close to Rhea, Santos stomps on his hand before putting Mafia Dom in a guillotine and begins choking the life out of him right in front of Rhea Ripley. Rhea has seen enough as she climbs into the ring and sends a big boot straight to the head of Santos Escobar causing him to let go of Dom. Rhea doesn’t have time to catch her breath as out of nowhere Zelina Vega comes running and hits Rhea with a hurricanerana causing both ladies to fall out of the ring as they continued to scrap on the outside. With Rhea occupied Santos stood to his feet and grabbed the hand of Mafia Dom pulling him up into a Phantom Driver



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Zelina and Santos quickly scurries off leaving Rhea Ripley to tend to Mafia Dom.




What a show so far. As Revolution continues, we head backstage. We have a cameraman that is perfectly placed just as a door swings open and "The Man Of The Hour" makes his presence known. 




LA Knight: Let Me Talk to 'Ya!

LA Knight: Let L...A....Knight ask 'ya a question. Have 'ya heard 'em? Are 'ya listening? Are 'ya on social media? Week in, week out, the reaction gets louder. The people love L...A....Knight as they rightfully should. And L...A...Knight is a man of the people. Cause they want the same thing that L...A....Knight wants. They want change. Let's take a look at the landscape of the UWF right now...

LA Knight: Let's start with our World Champion. In this business, there's a term we like to use for a guy like Drew McIntyre. 'Ya want to know what it is? It's called "Transitional Champion". 'Ya know what that means? It means Drew is a placeholder. He's keepin' the seat warm. And L...A....Knight doesn't mean he's keepin' the seat warm for former Champion Trevor Lee...

LA Knight: Speaking of Trevor Lee; before L...A....Knight goes on. L...A....Knight hopes 'ya listenin' Lee. L...A....Knight is actually wishin' 'ya a speedy recovery. Cause L...A....Knight wants 'ya back as quickly as possible. Cause as far as L...A....Knight is concerned, 'ya not done playing L...A....Knight's game. They say to be the man; 'ya gotta beat the man. And as L...A....Knight looks at it, 'ya still the man. 

LA Knight: Now back to the current Champion. L...A....Knight doesn't know if and L...A....Knight doesn't know when but at some point, our paths gotta cross. And spoiler alert, whenever it does happen, L...A....Knight is gonna hit 'ya so hard that William Wallace rolls over in his grave. And that's not an insult; THAT's just a fact of life. 

LA Knight: Who we got next? Our precious Intercontinental Champion. Rich Boy, L...A....Knight ain't forgot about 'ya. L...A....Knight has lost sleep many nights thinking 'bout 'ya, actually. L...A...Knight owes 'ya a receipt. And L...A....Knight always gets even.

LA Knight: Then we got our Television Champion, Finn Balor. Now if ol' L...A....Knight remembers correctly, L...A....Knight already put Balor on the Gravy Train once before and if 'ya or 'ya little Mafia step up, it'll be a return trip. It doesn't matter if it's Priest; if it's "Dusty" Dom or even if the only man in the group Rhea steps up, a little BFT will be delivered quickly. 

LA Knight: 'Ya see, L...A....Knight pays attention to social media. L...A....Knight knows what all the people out there want. It's not any of these lower class Champions. It's not Bray Wyatt. It's not a King of The Ring that L...A...Knight already embarrassed. They don't want a "Forever Champion". They want...

LA Knight: A People's Champion!

LA Knight: And L...A....Knight knows sooner rather than later, L...A....Knight is gonna leave each and every dummy he just talked about at his feet and stand tall. The YEAH! Movement has begun! And it's going to roll on for a long time. With EVERYBODY saying...

LA Knight! YEAH!

And with that LA Knight walks past the camera and Revolution moves on. 




As there’s a break in the Heatwave action, things head to where Vinny Marseglia is as he looks into the camera.



Vinny Marseglia: If you thought Heatwave was going to come and go without an appearance or word from Vinny Marseglia, you’re foolish. Why would I not appear? Out of fear of what Bray’s retaliation might be? Why would I stay silent? Because I’m licking the wounds The Mafia gave me last week? You don’t know me at all if you believe those things. For starters, I’ll get back at The Mafia sooner rather than later so that loss isn’t causing me any sleep deprivation, trust me. As for Bray, I want him to retaliate. I want to not only see The Fiend again but fight and slay The Fiend. The setting? Summerslam. The match? Well the only type of match that the slaying can happen in: Last Heart Beating.

With the challenge laid out, things fade to black as Heatwave continues elsewhere.




Back to the action! The two rings are surrounded with all the fixin's - steel chairs, Pacific Northwestern Pine plywood tables and, of course, ladders of several different heights. All the fans are buzzing ahead of what's sure to be a memorably brutal encounter. Tony Chimel keeps his distance, electing to stand near the time keeper's area as he makes his announcements.

Chimel: The following contest is a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match for a set of three UWF Contracts! The losing team will be banished from the UWF indefinitely!

YER, WE'RE COMING DOWN
GET UP, GET UP, GET UP
DROP THE BOMBSHELL.



The crowd get even louder when D-Von Dudley comes bursting through the curtain like only he can with his brothers Bubba Ray & Spike with the Duchess of Dudleyville, Stacy Keibler following close behind him. The Duchess stands in the middle of the stage, holding her arms in the air as The Dudleyz go to either side of the stage and amp the crowd up big time. The Dudleyz come back together, pleasing the crowd with punching hands together while Spike gives Stacy a kiss before they all begin their walks down the ramp.




Chimel: Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by the Duchess of Dudleyville, Stacy Keibler at a combined weight of 694 pounds, Spike, Bubba Ray and Devon, The Dudley Boyz!!

The Dudley Clan all reach the bottom of the ramp. The Boyz run into the ring, pumping their chests out and beating them whilst climbing up onto the turnbuckles. Stacy finds somewhere to hang out and ringside while the fellas prepare for the battle ahead.



The crowd boos like all heck as Samoa Joe, Tommaso Ciampa, Kurt Angle and Kevin Nash walk out on to the ramp to the Mongolian cover of Metallica's classic. The four legends of the game march down the ramp looking confident as confident gets despite facing off against the guys that made the stipulation famous.

Chimel: And their opponents, being accompanied to the ring by Kevin Nash... at a combined weight of 731 pounds... Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle and Tommaso Ciampa... The Nation of Violence!

Just as they're about to head into the ring, the three Dudleys get things started early and hit stereo dives over the top rope on to the opponents! Its not a graceful assault by any means, by darn sure an effective one. Knowing that its only going to go downhill from here, the Official calls for the bell.



VS


DING DING


With the match starting off at a 100 mph like that, the crowd is already on their feet. They're spreading an infectious energy and boy oh boy do the Dudleyz catch it. Spike's back up to his feet in a flash, the adrenaline making up for whatever toll might have come with that crash landing. Even his siblings, who aren't so accustomed to taking those kinds of high-flying bumps on the regular anymore, feed of the vibes as they help each other up. With fists clenched and teeth barred, the proud sons of Dudleyville go to work.


Ranallo: I've lost count of the number of times we've seen the Dudley Boyz compete in extreme matches like this one, and even though its been a while, it looks like they haven't lost a step!

Graves: A disgusting sneak attack to kick things off tells me that they aren't that confident in their chances of success, and why would they be? Bubba and Devon are coming in ice-cold off the bench, Spike's coming off a big loss to Samoa Joe and the Nation of Violence is populated exclusively by the best of the best.

Phillips: I just can't believe Tommaso Ciampa has sunk this low to try and worm his way back into the company. He's destroyed whatever respect the UWF Universe had for him.

Graves: Who cares? Ciampa is a fighter and a survivor and I'd rather have a guy like that on the roster than these disgusting inbreds.

Ranallo: The Dudley Boyz have been an integral part of the UWF since day one. Its hard to believe that this could be the last time we see them compete here.


Bubba collects Angle off of the floor and drags him over towards the barricade. The two former Global Title contenders spill out into the crowd after a thunderous lariat from the Bully sees both men careening over the railing. Like a boulder dropped into water, the fans part and spread out to make room, clearing out as Bubba and Kurt's brawl leaves the two rings in the rearview.

D-Von, meanwhile, separates Ciampa from the pack, dragging him back up the entrance ramp with a fistful of beard. The Psycho Killer is pawing at the Reverend's grip but is unable to break loose, so he's forced to go along for the ride. When they get to the stage, Dudley keeps his opponent on the backfoot with a big ol' punch to the guts. He releases the beard but only so he can scoop Tommaso up to drive him back down with a Powerslam! Skin thuds against metal, popping that capacity crowd.

Spike has since rolled the Samoan Submission Machine back into the first of the two rings. Like his brothers, he doesn't seem too interested in going for the prize suspended above just yet. There's some revenge to get, first.

In an uncommon turn of events, Joe finds himself on the wrong end of a full mount as Spike saddles up on that torso and rains down with a storm of punches and elbows. The Samoan has to turtle up just to survive cause the Ultimate Underdog is out for blood.


Phillips: Spike is putting a beatdown on Samoa Joe! I've never seen anything like it!

Graves: Watch - he's gonna tire himself out in the first two minutes of this match and then be totally useless for the rest of it. Terrible strategy from the guy who's supposed to be an expert in this type of contest.

Ranallo: Besides the night when AJ Styles took the Intercontinental Championship from Chris Jericho in a TLC match, I can't think of an instance where the competing parties didn't come out worse for wear. No doubt the Dudley Boyz have the early advantage - but when you're working with such dangerous tools, anything can and often does go wrong. So you may be right, Corey - perhaps Spike should reign it in and save some umph for the long haul.


But Spike ain't about to do that. He's looking to turn Samoa Joe into mashed potatoes and he's well on his way to doing just that until Kevin Nash reaches those long arms under the bottom rope to snag an ankle and drag the guy back to the outside. He drives a knee into Brother Runt's solarplexus to bend him over and then flips him up for his patented Jackknife Powerbomb.

Taking a hit like that on the arena floor would be devastating. Spike saves himself by countering with a hurricanrana, using momentum against Nash to send him flying head over heels instead.

Leaving Ciampa pancaked at the top of the ramp, D-Von heads back towards ringside, collecting one of the ladders set up along the ramp as goes. He calls for Spike to give him a hand and together, the two of them slide that sucker in the ring.


Phillips: We've got our first ladder incoming!

Ranallo: And the Dudley Boyz have the man advantage with only Samoa Joe in the ring right now!


Joe's in no shape to stop the brothers, however. He's just starting to get back to his feet, wiping blood from his nose and shaking cobwebs from his head when D-Von rushes into to hammer him with a Stinger Splash in the corner he's using to brace himself. The Samoan crumples back down the canvas. D-Von then comes to help Spike set up the ladder, placing it close to the far ropes so they can climb up and retrieve the contracts hanging betwixt the side-by-side squared circles.

Watching from the apron, Stacy pounds on the mat as she cheers them on. D-Von holds the ladder steady and Spike begins to climb. He stops once he gets about halfway up - catching Tommaso Ciampa coming down the ramp. The Sicilian Psycho is shouting at him to come back down and "fight like a man".


Ranallo: Spike has this match won, but if he grabs those contracts now, he'll never get the chance to settle his score with Ciampa!

Graves: He's about to give up a sure thing and for what? Ego? To impress a girl?


Sure enough, Spike jumps down, calling on Ciampa to get up in the ring and get some. D-Von is equal parts stunned and annoyed. He doesn't get a chance to talk it out with Brother, though, cause Joe jumps him from behind and locks on the Coquina Clutch! In the Reverend's desperate attempts to shake him off, they spill through the ropes and crash down to the arena floor.

Ciampa climbs up on the apron and steps through the cables. Spike gives him enough room to get in there before running in to attack. The fellas start trading blows tit for tat, stirring that crowd up like a cocktail with their unhinged, frenetic brawl.


Phillips: Ciampa has been tormenting Spike Dudley for weeks! He cost him in the King of the Ring tournament and again at Final Battle, now the Ultimate Underdog finally has a chance to get some retribution!

Graves: He's trying to out-psycho the Psycho Killer! Its never gonna work!


That remains to be seen. While they're teeing off on each other, Bubba and Kurt are still scrapping their way through the audience. Angle throws a big haymaker at Dudley, who ducks and catches him under the armpit to hook in a Full Nelson. From there, he attempts a Bubba Bomb, only for the Olympic Gold Medalist to slip out once he's elevated.

Bubba tries to get him back in the hold. Kurt fires his left foot back and up to nail a low blow on the Bully. Clutching his jewels, Bubba falls to his knees, gasping for air. Angle shoves his way past one of the many booing fans to steal their steel chair. He folds that sucker up and then cranks a home run shot across the back of the prone big man to lay him out flat.


Ranallo: Angle with the massive chair shot! That was vicious!

Phillips: That might be enough to take Bubba out of this match entirely.


To add injury to injury, Angle follows up with a second chair shot across the back to leave Bubba lying in broken heap, the only sign of life being his leg twitching with nerve spasms. The former International Champion sets his sights back on the rings and heads off in that direction.

Back in one of the squared circles, Spike and Ciampa are still trading punches. Tommaso eventually mixes things up by grabbing an arm and going for an Irish Whip. Dudley manages to counter and launches Ciampa into the ladder he set up early. The one-time IC Champ careens into it hard, stumbling back with welts forming all over his torso while the ladder teeters and tips over into the other ring.

Spike grabs him by the back of the head as he's staggering, runs the ropes and smashes him with a Dudley Dog! The fans jump out of their seats, going wild for the big manuever.


Ranallo: Dudley Dog! If this match could be decided by pinfall, it would be all over!

Graves: It isn't, though, and the Dudley Boyz are still a long ways from those contracts.


Nearby on the floor, D-Von gets up to a vertical base, keeping Joe at bay with a back elbow to the jaw. The Reverend then turns around, grabs the Submission Machine by the head, spins him and executes a monumental Saving Grace! Its a reverse DDT that's executed with authority, and its turns Joe's lights out.

D-Von looks up in the ring and shouts at Spike to go get the contract while he takes care of Joe for good. Brother Runt gets to work on setting up the ladder again and D-Von drags Joe's body towards one of the tables that has been set up by the ring. With no shortage of effort, he rolls the former face of the Resistance brand on to surface, keeping him prone with another slug to the face.

Except as he's leaning over to that, here comes Kurt freakin' Angle outta nowhere with a gosh dang Moonsault off the barricade to wipe out himself and D-Von and Joe in one massive scorched earth assault. Dude may be playing for the wrong team, the fans don't care. They pop for the spectacle all the same.


Phillips: Kurt Angle?!? Where did he come from?

Graves: Just the greatest city in the world, Phillips! And that's the thing about these kinds of matches - you gotta have eyes in the back of your head or you're gonna get caught, just like that.


As much as Spike wants to go check on his brother, he recognizes there's a window of opportunity here and he needs to make the most of it. So, with the ladder set up under the contracts again, he starts the climb. Following the war with Ciampa, he's a bit more slow, but one step at a time, he gets closer to securing the future of his family as UWF Superstars.

Angle and Joe are laid out on the floor. Ciampa is unconscious in the ring. There's nobody to stop him until...


"HEY! VANILLA MIDGET!"


Spike looks down and sees Kevin Nash yelling at him. Diesel has Stacey Kiebler's head tucked in his legs, ready to be Jackknife Powerbomb'd through a table.


"GET OFF THAT LADDER OR SHE GETS IT!"


Huge boos from the crowd! That Kevin Nash is a real piece of work.


Phillips: This is unconscionable! Kevin Nash is a monster!

Graves: He hasn't even done anything yet!


For some guys, there might be a moment's hesitation - a tease of indecision with the contract just feet away. Not with Spike, though. Never with Spike.

The Ultimate Underdog does exactly what Nash wants but in a way he never expected - launching himself off the ladder with the crossbody to end all crossbody's. Nobody in the history of the company - and when I say nobody, I mean nobody - has ever jumped as far as Spike to hit his mark.

Nash has just enough time to widen his eyes and slacken his jaw as Spike eclipses the spotlight to crash land on him, chest connecting to chest, taking out Big Sexy while leaving Stacey relatively unharmed. The both of 'em smash into the floor with bone-shattering impact. The fans go ballistic.


Ranallo: MAMA MIA! WHAT A JUMP BY SPIKE!

Phillips: Don't ever mess with that man's lady! The Duchess of Dudleyville is off-limits!

Graves: Maybe Nash should have gone to the nWo reunion instead...


Everyone's down and out and the fans are cheering and screaming like monkeys at the zoo when its banana time. That is, until, Tommaso Ciampa stirs. The Psycho Killer gets up to his hands and knees. He sees the ladder ready and waiting. There's nobody there to stop him. All the cheers turn to boos as he crawls towards it and starts up the rungs.


Graves: Well guess who's little stunt just cost him everything?

Ranallo: Spike chose love over his career. I admire his courage but... well... is this the end for the Dudley Boyz?


Ciampa scales the ladder. The boos are deafening. Somehow, just months after coming up short with his career on the line, Tommaso has found a way to take it all back. The man who terrorized the company as an unstoppable Intercontinental Champion - who redefined ruthlessness in the modern era - has returned from the dead at the cost of the careers of the UWF's most beloved family.

He reaches the peak of the ladder and cracks a rare, horrifying smile. His hand raises to unhook the contracts. Fans bombard the ring with empty bottles and cups and litter.

And then the ladder tips!

Its Bubba Ray! He's alive! Somehow he's back!

Ciampa tries to hold on but its way too late for that. The ladder falls over and sends him soaring all the way to the floor, right through that table meant for Stacey.


Ranallo: I don't believe it! Bubba Ray just saved the day for the Dudley Boyz!

Graves: No! That's impossible!


The heroic effort took most of what the wounded Bubba had left to offer. He's moving slow, nursing his busted up back as he tries to set up the ladder again. Will he even be able to climb it in this state? We may never find out.

Samoa Joe rolls under the ropes and sizes Bubba up from behind. The latter man is unawares of the incoming choke - he's only half-conscious at this point. Just as Joe's about to strike, though, he gets hammered across the back of the neck with a chair by Stacey Kiebler!

Another enormous pop from the crowd as the Duchess of Dudleyville gets up in the mix. Joe stumbles forward a few paces, dazed by the blow, but if anything, its awoken some grumpy inner animal, one that rears its ugly head when he turns around to get come revenge on the culprit. Stacey chokes up on the chair and dares him to bring it on, but before Joe can go after her, Bubba catches him up in a Full Nelson and slams him with a Bubba Bomb!

Looking down to the floor, he gets his brother out of his stupor with a familiar anthem...

D-VON...

The crowd joins him for the rest...


GET

THE

TABLES~!


Oh my friggin brother friggin testify! D-Von finds himself a table under the ring and slides it under the ropes. Bubba finds a new life as set that puppy up. Stacey, meanwhile, goes back out of the ring to check on Spike.


Ranallo: The Dudley Boyz looking to send Samoa Joe into the next dimension.

Phillips: These two are tag team legends and this right here is the move that won and kept the tag team titles on them time and time again!


D-Von picks Joe up off the canvas, whips him into the ropes and catches him on the way back with a flapjack. Bubba catches the Samoan Submission Machine on the way down to 3D him clear through the table!

With Stacey's help, Spike gets back into the ring. His brothers reposition the ladder under the contracts and hold that sucker steady as the Ultimate Underdog defies the odds once again, climbing all the way up to the top while the crowd cheers him on. Spike leans his head back and breaths a sigh of relief as he collects the contracts off the hook to win it for his family.


DING DING




THE WINNERS...
BUBBA RAY, D-VON AND SPIKE...
THE DUDLEY BOYZ!


Spike comes down off the ladder to celebrate with his brothers and best gal while the defeated Nation of Violence lies scattered in and around the two rings.


Ranallo: The Dudley Boyz did it! It was a battle for the ages but in the end, the managed to pull it off!

Graves: And now we're stuck with them forever. Great.

Phillips: They couldn't have overcome a more impressive team. The Nation of Violence was stacked with former world champions and surefire Hall of Famers, all of whom now find themselves banished from the UWF indefinitely. It isn't often that we get to see real consequences for treacherous actions or justice served here, but tonight, we got exactly that.

Ranallo: And if that match wasn't brutal enough, we've still got Wargames to come!


The over-sized cage looms above the rings while the Dudley Boyz continue to celebrate their massive victory. On EC3's orders, security comes down the ramp alongside the medics to escort the losing team out of the building. Heatwave continues elsewhere!




Tom Phillips: Earlier tonight guys, we saw that WARHORSE didn’t even show up for his weekly segment. We at UWF have been determined to hear from him after his main event loss to Drew McIntyre.

Mauro Ranallo: That’s right Tom, that’s why we were overjoyed when the producer of WARHORSE’s segment reached out to us with an exclusive phone conversation with WARHORSE. This is as follows…

We hit a UWF, pro transition into an audio transcript of this phone call.

BRR BRR.

BRR BRR.

BRR BRR.

BRR B-

Producer: Hey man, where were you today? We needed to get that done for the show.

WARHORSE: Uh, what?

Producer: You literally started the segment a few weeks ago, don’t act like you don’t remember, the Talking Shit With The W-

WARHORSE: Yeah. We were meant to do that today? To be honest man I’m not up to it.

Producer: The fuck do you mean not up to it?

WARHORSE: I mean like the streak is over right? I didn’t beat the champion, what’s it all for?

Producer: It was a non title match on a weekly show, hardly a make or break moment for your career. Why are you being such a pussy about it?

WARHORSE: Look, you wouldn’t understand what it’s like to be me dude. Nobody really does. Nobody listens to a goddamn word I say out there, they all soak it up as white noise just because I speak from my heart with passion.

Producer: By making every microphone in existence feedback?

WARHORSE: Who cares. Like who actually cares that I’m in a state of limbo now.

Producer: Look man, the only way that you get out of slumps is if you keep working and if you’re gonna throw your toys outta the goddamn pram five seconds into being back, on your first hurdle, you need to man up.

WARHORSE: Fuck you dude. Man up. How about I SHOVE MY FOOT UP YOUR ASS?

Producer: Lotta anger. Maybe you should direct it better, maybe you should realise what’s actually making you mad here.

WARHORSE: YEAH ASSHOLE PRODUCERS WHO DON’T KNOW SHIT ABOUT MY JOURNEY AND STRUGGLES.

Producer: - and also the fact you don’t feel you’re good enough. Or at least you’re not being taken seriously as a competitor. Why do you feel this?

WARHORSE: IT’S- it’s probably just the way people talk about me in the back.

Producer: You care about that the most?

WARHORSE: It’s not like I care about it, it’s just people don’t respect me and I don’t really have the facts to prove them wrong. That I’m actually a competitor, that I’m worthy of being at the top of cards, the face on a magazine, all of that.

Producer: Doesn’t everyone feel that to some extent?

WARHORSE: Maybe. But it’s dawned heavily on me that I might not be the main character.

Producer: Or is it just something that made you realise you’re so wrapped up in the idea of yourself?

WARHORSE: Maybe. I just don’t know what’s left for me now.

Producer: Dusting yourself and coming back stronger straight away.

WARHORSE: Yeah, sure, whatever James.

Producer: So I wanna see you on time, actually scratch that, early next week. I’m not having you fall into a depressive slump on me.

Warhorse hangs up.




UWF Heatwave continues to roll as the camera cuts to the backstage area where Dom is seen storming through the backstage area with Rhea Ripley casually walking behind him. Dom finally reaches The Mafia’s locker room and kicks open the door where Finn Balor and Damian Priest are seen talking and laughing while playing cards. Dom flips over the table before he begins shouting at Priest and Balor.

Mafia Dom
Y’all got the nerves to say that this is a family but yet you two are in here playing cards and having a jolly good time! Is this what we come to? Is this what we come to y’all supposed to have my back everytime fool just like I have yours.

Finn Balor stands up and looks Mafia Dom straight in the face.

Finn Balor
You made the match, You lost the match, What does that have to do with me? You got what you were looking for and it was handed to you. What did I do so wrong?

Mafia Dom
You don’t get it do you? You don’t appreciate me and what I bring to the table and it shows, so let’s see just how you guys do without me.

Dom storms out of the locker room leaving as the scene fades to black.




The Garden crowd is rambunctious as always in the Garde, and we cut to backstage.


Renee Young: Ladies and gentlemen, what a night we have had so far here at Heatwave and the night is going to get hotter because right now I got an interview with a man who you could say is on fire Roman Reigns.

Normally this is when the superstar stops and talks with Renee but the Tribal Chief blows right past her.

Renee Young: Excuse me Roman, I am right here.

Paul Heyman: Renee I’m sorry but the Tribal Chief is here in Madison Square Garden and he isn’t just going to be talking to you he is going to be in the middle of that ring.

Renee Young: Bu- But we don’t have time.

Paul Heyman: When you have Roman Reigns you make time so excuse us, Renee.

Heyman walks by him and Solo stares at Renee with his vicious scowl as they walk past her.

We cut back to the ring and all of a sudden we hear



Roman Reigns theme hits over the PA System and the Garden explodes in to a mix reaction and out comes the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns.

Corey Graves: What a great interruption we have quite possibly the hottest man since his return Roman Reigns coming out tonight.

Mauro Ranello: There is no denying since his return we have seen a different edge in Roman Reigns.

Tom Phillips: I mean guys Roman Reigns was already a success here in the UWF but now he is just different.

Roman Reigns was walking down the ramp as the commentators were talking about him. Roman enters the ring and he throws the ones up in the sky followed by the Wiseman and the Problem Solver doing it. The theme music of the Tribal Chief dies down and Roman Reigns and the fans are rowdy. Roman gets handed a microphone and Roman Reigns speaks into the Microphone.

Roman Reigns: Madison Square Garden!

The fans pop and Roman smiles till believing the pop is for him but it’s just him saying the home town.

Roman Reigns: Acknowledge me!

Fans give a mix a reaction and Roman Reigns speaks



Roman Reigns: Last week I took out some lingering frustration and took down that loser Eddie Guerrero. It turns out in the end just like in the past Rey Mysterio ended up costing Eddie Guerrero another win.

Fans boo at Roman insulting Eddie and Rey insult and Roman looks annoyed and Roman Reigns speaks.

Roman Reigns: And I thought after another big win here in the UWF I was expecting a big match in the Garden. A special edition of Revolution Heatwave. And yet I am not on the card. In fact they asked me to come here and not compete but give a backstage update with Renee Young. Now that doesn’t work for the Tribal Chief. So I am doing what I feel is best. No offense Renee you’re great but if I am going to be in the Garden I am going to be out here with these people.

Fans cheer and Roman shows off those big chompers a nice smile. The crowd cheering makes him happy and Roman Reigns continues.

Roman Reigns: That is right. You’re telling me coming to the Garden and not be out here with this crowd. I mean let’s face it this is the biggest it’s going to get. This is the happiest they’re going to be. With Roman Reigns in the middle of the ring. And if I am going to be giving a message to the UWF locker room it’s better to do it in MY Ring and on MY Time.

Roman looks into the camera with a scowl demeanor more serious and he speaks

Roman Reigns: Jamie Hayter, and Eddie Guerrero these two were just appetizers. I smashed them and now it’s time to move on to bigger and better things. You see this might sound like a broken record but sometimes you got to repeat something enough times for people to listen. You see most of the UWF locker room they’re children and me well I’m there Daddy. I got to tell them time and time again this message and if they don’t listen to me then I will beat it into them. It’s harsh but it is true that everyone who get’s in my way will end up getting smashed because Madison Square Garden I am here to tell you. The next time I set foot in this building I will be the UWF Champion.

The fans give a mix reaction and Roman Reigns speaks.

Roman Reigns: The Garden needs a champion they can once again to be proud of. Cause let’s face it the New York Knicks ain’t brining you a title anytime soon.

The fans erupt into boos whatever good favor Roman Reigns had with the crowd is gone. Roman looks annoyed the fans are booing. Roman goes to speak.

Mauro Ranallo: I'm getting word that we may have to step away from the ring right now. We've got other big developing news and-

Corey Graves: Our Tribal Chief gets to speak however long he wants to.

Roman Reigns: I-

The fans boos just get louder and Roman just looks pissed off and the fans stop booing and start chanting “Asshole” Roman looks at Heyman and he speaks to him off mic

Roman Reigns: Why are we even here?

Paul Heyman: My Tribal Chief it’s the mecha the best way to talk to the crowd.

Roman Reigns: This is the worst place ever.

Paul Heyman grabs the microphone and he speaks.



Paul Heyman: Ladies and gentlemen, you may be mad at what my Tribal Chief just said but everything he said is nothing but the God Honest Truth. You’re mediocre basketball team will never live up to your expectations, but you know who will. This man right here Roman Reigns. No matter what this individual is given he steps up to the plate and delivers. Most people who step up to the plate only hit singles or doubles Roman Reigns is like Aaron Judge he is always hitting home runs, and whatever is next for the Tribal Chief is going to be an absolute guarantee.

The crowd is mad at Heyman, and Roman Reigns is smiling he grabs the microphone back from Heyman with regained confidence from the Wiseman

Roman Reigns: This is why he is the Wiseman! I lost a little bit of focus from you people, and now I am back. Thank you, Wiseman, for the assistance this is why he is here. To help me get back my focus when I need it. I won’t let you guys rattle me. See you guys paid your money to see me. You guys came here to acknowledge me. And like he said. I make guarantees. What I say is nothing but absolute.

Mauro Ranallo: I'm sorry folks but we have an important signing announcement we need to get to. Let's check out the exclusive from earlier today.

All of a sudden the lights go out on Roman and the Titantron lights up.

The titantron would cut to Renee Young standing by backstage, mic in hand. Smiling at the camera she would begin to talk.



Renee Young: Hey UWF universe, Renee Young here and let me tell you guys, what an exciting night it's been and that it's only just getting started. Speaking of excitement, allow me to introduce the newest member of the UWF Roster, Ricky Starks.

The crowd would cheer as Ricky moved on screen with a smirk on his face. He would be handed a mic.

Renee Young: Well Ricky allow me to be the first to welcome you to the UWF.

Ricky would smile and nod

Ricky Starks: Well thank you Renee and yes folks don't adjust those TV sets, your eyes ain't deceiving you. Ricky Starks is now here in the UWF and I'm ready to get started.

The crowd would cheer again, clearly excited for this new addition to the roster.

Renee Young: Well that's always good yo hear Ricky but let me ask you Ricky: why the UWF. What made you sign with us?

Ricky would chuckle slightly.



Ricky Starks: Well apart from the fat signing bonus that Mr Carter the Third gave me. There's plenty of reasons Renee. The UWF is the best game in town, nay the only game in town and it has the best competition a young wrestler like me could hope for.

You see there's that old saying "Would you rather be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond" well Ricky Starks ain't no fish. He's a damn shark, an apex predator. I could have been good swimming along on the indies and other second rate companies but I saw the ocean that was the UWF and I decided to head for new waters and see what other Apex Predators await me.

Renee would look slightly confused but would continue.

Renee Young: OK I think I get what you're saying. Any particular "Apex Predators" you spotted in particular.

Once again Ricky would chuckle.

Ricky Starks: Oh plenty Renee. The ocean is deep with talent and they'll all get a visit from Ricky Starks soon. The UWF has some of the greatest champions in the business. The man that wears the suit and runs the kingdom of Wall Street, JBL. A young up and comer like myself in our IC Champion, MJF and let's not forget our World Champion, the big Scotsman himself, Drew McIntyre or Galloway or whatever he calls himself.

Like I said I came here to face the best Renee and I expect nothing less or else those champions will catch the best Spear in this industry and find themselves with less gold on their waist and more on mine sweetheart.

Renee would smile and nod.

Renee Young: Well before I let you go Ricky, any last words you'd like to say.

Ricky would nod and look directly at the camera.

Ricky Starks: UWF it's fitting that you call your weekly show Revolution because that's what Ricky Starks is. Ricky Starks is the Revolution. He is the winds of change in these parts and its a damn Tornado heading your way. Trust me when I say: The Revolution will be Televised.



We cut back to Roman Reigns, and he looks pissed off that someone interrupted his promo Heyman comes to him.

Paul Heyman: My Tribal Chief are you okay?

Roman looks upset and drops the microphone, and he heads out as the fans boo him. Solo follows shortly, and Heyman is waddling behind.

Tom Philips: Well we know what the Tribal Chief wants here in the UWF but how about that ‘Absolute’ Ricky Starks coming to the UWF!

Mauro Ranello: Mama Mia! And what a way to do it!

Corey Graves: If I was the production guy I'd run as fast as possible. I wouldn’t want is a pissed-off Tribal Chief coming at you.




Backstage we see Renee Young stood in front of a closed door with a microphone in hand.

Renee Young: At this time I am stood outside the office of EC3, as I understand that the UWF Champion Drew McIntyre is currently inside having words with the esteemed company owner for the first time since winning the title at Final Battle. Now I am hoping that once Mr McIntyre has finished his conversation with the boss that I will be able to try and get his thoughts on what transpired last week on Revolution and if he is at last ready to share his thoughts about the new number one contender for his championship, the 2023 King of the Ring winner, Kyle O’Reilly.

In unsurprisingly perfect timing, the door swings open and out steps a figure, only it’s not the UWF Champion as Renee was anticipating, but instead it’s…



Renee Young: Erm… Well it looks like there’s been a slight error or miscommunication here. I’m sorry Mr Hathaway, I was actually expecting…

Stokely Hathaway: Drew McIntyre? Well as the illustrious benefactor that has been working tirelessly behind the scenes over the past number of weeks to help Mr McIntyre with his respective workplace grievances, I can inform you that he is in fact not hear tonight due to being on a well-deserved vacation instead. You can consider it a chance for him to relax and continue the celebration of his extraordinary achievement, but also a completely understandable lack of interest in wanting to spend a Friday night in the simmering cesspit that is New York City.

Those of a local persuasion can be heard booing in the background as Renee looks to amend her questioning in order to speak with the man that has mysteriously been assisting the UWF Champion in recent times.

Renee Young: Okay, well I guess the first thing that I need to ask you is why have you been working with Drew McIntyre?

Stokely Hathaway: First of all, thank you for being smart enough to acknowledge that I am working with Drew, rather than he or I working for the other. You see this is very much a mutually beneficial working agreement which all stems from him having major issues with this company that I was keen to try and help resolve. Why exactly? Because it’s the same issues that I too have had for a considerable period of time, and I had grown tired of sitting around doing nothing about it. So after one party reached out to the other, it became clear pretty quickly that there was a mutual understanding and agreement as to what could be done to try and put an end to what we see are cancerous flaws in the professional wrestling industry. But if you want to look at it in more simpler terms, he’s the guy that starts the fires, and I’m the guy that puts them out, but only once the desired amount of damage has been done to help get the message across loud and clear.

Renee Young: I suppose that might help in explaining why Drew is now UWF Champion when at one point it looked like he was going to be out of a job. So with that in mind, can I ask what exactly it was that you were discussing with EC3 just now?

Stokely Hathaway: Oh by all means you can ask, but I am not at liberty to tell. Let’s just say that in light of the fact that ‘Mista Carta’, as a certain someone used say, currently has his hands full trying to keep a lid on the combined messy and explosive situations involving The Dudleys and The Nation of Violence plus all of the guys and gals stepping into that WarGames structure tonight, I got the impression that he seemed to enjoy discussing the interests of me and my business partner more on this occasion than he did the first time around. But unlike most of the other people around here that he decides to keep on his payroll, I am the consummate professional who conducts his affairs with a degree of class and efficiency, therefore what is discussed behind closed doors will remain that way. Now do you have any other questions of an irritating nature to ask me at this time? Or can I go the rest of my night in peace without being hassled by wannabe top journalists looking to catch a big scoop?

Renee naturally doesn’t take too kindly to the jab from Hathaway, but still appears keen to try and say something extra.

Renee Young: You know, I actually think we’r…

Stokely Hathaway: Too late! Goodbye!

Clearly not interested in saying anymore, Hathaway darts off frame as Renee looks on with a look of frustration and minor disgust following the apparent lack of respect shown as the camera feed transitions elsewhere.




We head back to the ring where the cage starts lowering from the ceiling and the fans pop huge.


Mauro Ranallo: It's main event time here at the Garden and this feud has a long and detailed history.

Tom Phillips: It was 4 years ago that Sami helped end the reign of the nWo in this exact match. Since then he's had many run ins with Kyle O'Reilly over the World Tag Team Championships and his attack on Edge a few months ago really brought things back to the forefront.

Corey Graves: In the meantime Sami has rallied his forces and recruited hot young talent like Young Willy under his wing.

Mauro Ranallo: Can the forces of Zayn overcome his biggest hurdles or will the former nWo finally shut him up for good? Find out next!




Massive boos rain down as the Forever Champion comes out sans title but with his entire squad. There's cages at the top of the stage and they enter them pretty casually. Zayn has a big smile on his face as he knows he'll finally be able to shut up the naysayers after this match. His team is locked in except for Will Ospreay who walks down to the cage. He enters and looks up to see he is fully trapped with whoever they decide to come in first for Team nWo.




The crowd does a complete 180 as Kyle O'Reilly, Bayley, Edge and Christian make their way out. It looks like it's all serz biz coming from the nWo. They go into their cage except the #1 contender to the UWF Championship who looks to go the distance.


Tom Phillips: Looks like Kyle O'Reilly will be kicking things off for his team.

Corey Graves: What an idiot. It's these kinds of dumb choices that are going to cost him.


Kyle gets into the ring and stares down Will has the door is locked behind him. The ref goes ahead and calls for the bell.


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Kyle rushes right at Ospreay and tackles him down. He quickly gets into full mount and starts hammering away with palm strikes to the face and chest as Will tries to keep his hands up to block them. Th'res to ref to save him here so he has no choice but to find a way out on his own. He goes to roll over but Kyle just takes his back and places him in a Rear Naked Choke! Young Willy was not ready for it and the #1 contender to the UWF Championship displays his dominance as the young upstart starts to slowly fade.


Mauro Ranallo: And just like that this entire match could have been over.

Tom Phillips: Zayn has to be thanking his lucky stars that this match cannot end until everyone has officially entered the ring.


Kyle has no problem just keeping Ospreay in the hold until the next participant makes their way out. Unfortunately he can't just like kill a guy so he lets go and gets to his feet. He motions for the gold around his waist and the crowd is full on loving it. Ospreay starts to stir but Kyle comes right up behind him to again place him in the Rear Naked Choke but Will turns back and elbows him with full force in the side of the head! Kyle stumbles back and Ospreay steps in for the Silent Whisper but Kyle catches it and connects with a Roundhouse Kick! Kyle decides to ground him and locks him in the Revenge of the Babysat! Knowing he can't actually kill a guy with this move, he just keeps it on until the clock expires and the next participant comes out.


Mauro Ranallo: I've been informed that the hate between these competitors is so volatile that only 3 minutes will pass between each participant coming out.

Tom Phillips: Sounds like someone didn't want to write a lot.

Corey Graves: Maybe this huge match should have taken place at Summerslam then.

Tom Phillips: I think Kyle winning the King of the Ring put a damper on that.

Mauro Ranallo: Anyway here comes the legendary luchador to gets things back on track for Team Zayn!


Generico runs down the ramp and enters the cage. Kyle releases the hold and Ospreay rolls to the side of the cage grabbing his legs as Generico is by the ropes. He goes to jump over the ropes but clips his feet on the top and ends up face planting and knocking himself clean out! Kyle looks around just as surprised as everyone else. He walks over and nudges him with his boot but there's no movement. Generico's body is completely limp and Kyle almost looks like there's some remorse on his face. He tells the ref that they might need to actually send someone in here to check his vitals.


Mauro Ranallo: Team Zayn is completely unraveling in this big match up.

Corey Graves: I bet Kyle greased those ropes. Sounds like something he would have learned form Larry Sweeney.


While Kyle is checking on Generico, Ospreay ends up hitting him with the Silent Whisper in the back of the head! Both men go down, Ospreay grabbing at his legs. Kyle holds onto the back of his head while Generico seems to come to. He crawls over to Kyle and starts punching him. Kyle covers up as best he can and ends up catching one of Generico's arms. He wraps his legs around him and gets him in a Triangle Choke! Generico's lights go out again and he's just limp. Ospreay however uses the ropes to help him up to his feet. He limps over and stomps Kyle right on his face. We walks over to the corner and keeps stretching out his legs while Kyle is getting to his feet.


Tom Phillips: That Revenge of the Babysat really did a number on Will Ospreay.

Mauro Ranallo: It's a smart tactic. Ospreay was once known as the Aerial Assassins and his roots are his high flying offense so taking that away for the rest of the match puts Team Zayn at a huge disadvantage.


Kyle sees Ospreay in the corner and runs at him. Will catches him with an Elbow that staggers him back a few paces. Ospreay pulls him up to the second rope and leaps off with a Crossbody! He rolls off of Kyle after the impact but is clearly still slow to get up. Both men get to their feet at the same time and Ospreay strikes first with a Forearm but Kyle retaliates with a kick to the side of the knee to buckle Ospreay down and then plants him with a DDT! Kyle goes to hook the leg for the pin insticntivly but then gets to his feet. He looks at the two downed foes as the timer counts down.


Tom Phillips: Well despite being down a man, it looks like the nWo team is firmly in control.

Corey Graves: That's just what Team Zayn wants you to think. They're saving their energy for when the time comes.

Mauro Ranallo: I don't think that's how Wargames works.


The timer reaches zero and Kyle's step sis Bayley comes running into the ring. There's no reason for the rush but perhaps shes just hype as shit to get in there and fight. Like brother like sister. She comes in and jumps right on to Ospreay and starts slugging away. Kyle looks to the crowd and just shrugs before doing the same to Generico. The blows seem to wake up Genercio who rolls in between the ropes and the cage. He sits u[p and tries to keep himself protected but Kyle starts throwing boots at him, crushing him between the cage and his boots. Kyle then runs to the ropes to build some momentum and he comes back with a Running Knee but Generico moves out of the way just in time and Kyle's knee goes right into the cold hard steel. He limps away and Bayley turns to look at him and asks if he's alright but Ospreay kicks her backside and she goes colliding into O'Reilly. They knock heads and Ospreay gives her a Roundhouse to the side of the head! Kyle is dazed but still runs full force as Will and Clotheslines the both of them as they falls in the area between the two rings.


Mauro Ranallo: Kyle O'Reilly throwing caution to the wind with that maneuver.

Corey Graves: He doesn't care about himself. How does he think he could ever become UWF Champion when he acts like that. If Zayn couldn't stop him for some reason, he won't be ready for Drew McIntyre.


Generico gets to his feet as Bayley is doing the same. She turns around and clocks him in the face but Generico strikes back with a shot of his own. Bayley throws a haymaker and Generico wobbles but comes back with a open hand chop to the chest. Bayley grabs her chest and calls him a perv before punching him right in the liver! Generico stumbles around the ring and Bayley yells at him to bring it. He goes low and kicks her right in the vag! Bayley is hunched over and Genercio grabs her in for a DDT but she instead punches him in the dick! He falls over holding his groin as the timer counts down and La Luchadora makes her way down.


Corey Graves: And here comes the secret weapon of Team Zayn!

Tom Phillips: Secret weapon? She's been around for quite a while.

Corey Graves: Yeah but no one knows who it is underneath the mask so she can be anyone really.

Tom Phillips: Well that's technically true.

Corey Graves: It could be former Women's Champions like AJ Lee, Kimber Lee or what if it was Becky Lynch! Now that'd be crazy.

Tom Phillips: ...


Luchadora comes into the cage and goes right after Bayley, backing her in the corner where she climbs to the second rope and dishes out the 10 punches except there's no rules so she just keeps going. She can see Kyle getting up in between the ring and she climbs to the top rope and comes off with a Double Axe Handle to his back. She starts putting the boots to him and he rolls to the other ring. Luchadora follows him in and goes to grab his arm. Kyle's been in this position many times and knows exactly what could be coming so he rolls over onto his back and grabs a hold of her arm. He goes to place her in the Triangle Choke but she's able to get her other hand in between his legs and just starts decking him in the face.


Tom Phillips: So far we've seen a lot less actual wrestling and more just straight up fighting.

Corey Graves: What did you expect when they're locked inside the steel cage? These people aren't wrestling to see who's better, it's a fight for survival.


Kyle scurries around and manages to kick at Luchadora and he blasts her in the face and she goes walking away to the corner. Kyle gets to his feet and rushes over with a Jumping Knee in the corner. He pulls her out and launches off the ropes for the Tornado DDT but keeps a hold of the head and lifts her up to finish off the Halo 2! Kyle looks over to see Ospreay getting back up. He comes over and clobbers him with an Elbow Strike before going to Suplex him into the second ring. Ospreay ends up flipping around and landing behind him and goes for a German Suplex but Kyle hangs on. Generico ends up crawling over and bites down on his fingers causing him to let go and get Suplex'd right on his head! Kyle folds up onto his knees looking dazed and Ospreay picks him up and delivers the Essex Destroyer! He breathes a sigh of relief as the timer counts down and the next participant gets ready to make their way down.


Tom Phillips: It- It's Christian.


The door opens up and Christian comes into the ring. Generico tries to cut him off but gets decked with a stiff right. When he comes into the second ring Ospreay is all over him with clubbing blows but Christian shoves him off. He goes for the Clothesline but Will ducks it. Christian keeps running and comes back to Will but gets caught with a Standing Spanish Fly! Ospreay picks him up right away and lifts him up for a Brainbuster but Christian lands behind him, grabbing his head and executing a Falling Inverted DDT! Luchadora is getting up and Christian comes over grabs her arms from behind. He goes to turn to hit the Killswitch but she pushes him forward. He turns around and she catches him with an Exploder Suplex! She thinks she's good but the Mother Hugger Bayley grabs her from behind and gives her a German Suplex!

Bayley walks over to her step bro to check on him and she helps him to his feet. She walks back over and grabs Ospreay who is getting up. She calls in Kyle for a Double Suplex. They lift him up but he brings down both knees onto each of their heads and lands back down. Generico runs over and helps Will as they lift the O'Reilly Siblings in the air for a Double Suplex but Christian grabs their feet and pulls them back down. He punches Generico in the stomach and helps them lift up Generico and Ospreay up but Luchadora punches him in the gut causing them all to come back down. She gets on the end of the chain and Team Zayn finally hit a Triple Suplex! They all three jump on the others, Ospreay on Christian, Luchadora on Bayley and Generico on Kyle. They're laying the beatdown as the timer counts down.


Corey Graves: Look at that, Team Zayn knew they needed to get their act together for their triumphant leader.


The timer reaches zero and Zayn is let out of the cage on the top of the stage. He taunts Edge and then reaches into his jacket pocket and just straight up throws sand in his eyes! Edge falls trying to see and Zayn just laughs as he walks down to the ring and enters the cage. They shut the door behind him and he walks over to the second ring. He helps stomp down Kyle before he goes to Christian. He and Ospreay pick up Christian in the corner. Zayn instructs Will to hold him in place while he goes to the opposite corner. He takes off full Speed and nails him with the Helluva Kick! Luchadora has already taken note and ends up with Bayley in the corner. Bayley is swinging down onto the back of Luchadora, trying to get out of harm's way but it's no use as Zayn rushes over and delivers another Helluva Kick! The crowd is booing the hell out of Sami but he's got a grin as big as Mississippi River on his face. He looks over at Kyle and tells all three of them to pick him up.


Mauro Ranallo: And Sami Zayn looks to reap the rewards of coming out last for his team.

Corey Graves: He's a true general Phillips. He's leading his team to victory just like he did in Wargames 4 years ago.


Kyle tries to fight them off, breaking free and throws a few elbows to break free but Zayn comes over and kicks him in the balls. He falls to his knees and Ospreay gives him a knee to the side of the head! He falls face down ass up, that's the way Zayn likes to set up, the Helluva Kick. He instructs them to put him in the corner. Generico and Luchadora each step out and hold his arms out like he's being crucified. Ospreay is keeping his chin up as Sami measures him like he's a director, finding the perfect shot before he takes off and gives him the Helluva Kick! The crowd is all over the Team as the timer counts down. Edge can be seen all wet with a water bottle on the floor next to him. Obviously someone helped him clear his eyes and when his cage opens, he rushes out of there and hightails it to the ring.


Tom Phillips: And the final member of Team nWo is out!

Mauro Ranallo: He's been itching at the bit to get his hands on Sami Zayn ever since Sami took him out of commission.

Corey Graves: He had his chance at Backlash and he failed and spoiler alert, he won't be able to do the same tonight.


Zayn tells El Duo Dinamico to run to the other ring and cut him off. Edge enters the cage and clothesline both of them before coming into the second ring. Ospreay goes to cut him off with a Clothesline but Edge ducks it and Spears Zayn through the ropes into the cage wall! Edge starts striking him while he's down but Ospreay pulls him off by his hair. Edge gives him a thumb to the eye to send him in retreat. Generico meanwhile has climbed to the top rope and comes off with the Flying Nothing only to get cut in half with a Spear! Luchadora comes into the ring next but gets cut off with a boot to the gut and the Edgecution! He gets back to his feet but eats a 540 Kick from Ospreay!


Corey Graves: Looks like Will only needs one good eye to kick someone's head off.

Mauro Ranallo: And with Edge now in, this match can finally end by either pinfall, submission or by giving up.


The Assassin yells at the downed Edge and picks him up from behind. He reaches over to grab his arm and spins him out with the ripcord but Edge tackles him down into a Spear! Will rolls away to the other ring and Edge goes right back to Zayn who is sitting by the cage holding his ribs. Edge grabs him by his scraggly beard and pulls him up. He punches him right in the face and Sami goes down to a knee but Edge still has him by the beard. He pulls him up only to deck him again. Zayn doesn't fight back, he's still holding his ribs but he suddenly Headbutts Edge right in the gut. He quickly crawls away and sees Luchadora getting up and crawls over to her to put her in between Edge and himself. Edge comes after him but Generico sneakily crawls over to Bayley and turns her over for the pin.



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Bayley kicks out! Edge looks back to see what that was all about and Sami attacks him from behind! He walks over and picks up Luchadora to help him beat down Edge. Genercio goes to walk over but Bayley grabs his leg. He tries to shake her loose but she ends up tackling him and starts beating him down. Meanwhile both Will Ospreay and Kyle O'Reilly are getting up at the same time. They lock eyes and and start slugging it out. Being the more experienced fighter, Kyle ends up getting the upper hand but he's chop blocked from behind by Zayn! He and Will pick up Kyle and lift him up only to dump him on the steel between the rings. He rolls into the other ring and Sami tells Ospreay to deal with him while he walks over to attack Christian who is starting to stir.

Zayn goes over to Christian but Captain Charisma punches him in the gut to cut off any momentum. Christian throws him into the corner and starts swinging at his ribs. Zayn tries to walk away to another corner but Christian follows him over and decks him in the ribs and he falls onto the ropes to escape but there's nowhere to go except right into the cage. Christian ends up stepping on his back and choking him out on the ropes, using the top rope to put even more pressure on him. Things are looking bleak for Sami until Luchadora runs over with a Dropkick to Christian, his head bouncing into the cage and he falls off of Zayn.

The Dynamic Du-er Sami and Luchadora go after Edge next and lift him up. They seat him on the top turnbuckle and both go to the second rope. It looks like their preparing for a Superplex but Edge starts fighting back, Headbutting Luchadora and smacking Zayn across the head so they both fall back down to the mat. Edge stands up but Team Zayn each grab a foot and swipe him off causing the back of his head to hit the turnbuckle on the way down! They put the boots to him but in the other ring, Ospreay just nails Kyle with the Falcon Arrow! He then climbs to the top rope and positions himself. He comes off with a 630 Senton but O'Reilly moves out of the way just in time! Bayley comes into the ring with her bro and takes down Will with a Clothesline. She helps Kyle up and the O'Reilly's decide to end things here. Kyle grabs his legs and turns him over into a Boston Crab. Bayley comes over to his top half and goes back to back with her bro, grabbing Will's arms and pulling him up before she delivers the Step-Sister! Any chance of a submission victory is gone as Will is knocked out.



Corey Graves: Look at Bayley just ruining another moment for Kyle O'Reilly.

Mauro Ranallo: This is Wargames. I think you'll always take any assistance you can get.


Zayn and Luchadora come into the ring and go to attack the O'Reilly's. It's a slug fest between the two teams and neither one is backing down. The step siblings are getting the better of the other two and Bayley grabs Luchadora in a Bear Hug! Kyle hits Zayn with a Spinning Back Kick followed by the Ax and Smash combination to knock him down! Zayn crawls over to the ropes to try and get away but Kyle motions for the Dragon Flute and begins to summon the Dragonzord. He grabs Zayn form behind and connects with the Blue Eyes Diabetic Dragon! Bayley turns around so Luchadora can watch as Kyle pins Zayn.



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But Sami kicks out! Kyle looks shocked and even Bayley is surprised. So much so that she loosens her grip enough to Luchadora to break free and Elbow her in the side of the head! Luchadora then delivers the Exploder Suplex to Bayley. Meanwhile El Generico sees an opportunity and decides to start scaling the cage. Luchadora Chop Blocks Kyle from behind so he falls to all fours and then places him in the Disarmer! Edge and Christian quickly come into the ring and start brawling Luchadora and attacking the downed Zayn but Sami starts to fight back.


Mauro Ranallo: Now this is something I'd like to see. Two of the greatest tag teams in UWF history going at it.

Corey Graves: I think this is the first time we've ever seen Luchadora and Zayn working together but I agree, they're probably just a step below the Dynamic Duo.

Tom Phillips: Oh so we're still pretending like it's not Becky under the mask?

Corey Graves: I think this match would be over already if that was Becky Lynch. No one can hold a candle to the current World Tag Team Champions.


Edge and Christian are getting the better of the exchange until Will Ospreay attacks them from behind with a Double Clothesline. Kyle gets back up and attacks Will while Bayley comes to and its an all out brawl as everyone is swinging at each other. El Generico however is hanging upside down on the top of the cage and crawls just to where all 7 people are brawling underneath him. He lets go and looks to fall on all of them but every single one of them moves out of the way and he face plants in the middle of the ring with a loud thud! The old nWo rushes to fight off Zayn, Ospreay and Luchadora while Bayley pins Generico.



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But Ospreay tackles Christian onto them breaking the pin! Willy keeps fighting Christian while Edge and Zayn are teeing off and Kyle is fighting Luchadora. Zayn tries to runaway fro Edge and escapes to the second ring. He goes to climb up the ring and scale the cage thinking Edge can't get to him but he quickly catches up and comes underneath him. With Edge standing on the top rope, he's trying to deliver an Electric Chair to Zayn but Sami has his fingers interlocked in the cage to prevent himself from falling back. Luchadora picks up Kyle onto her shoulders but O'Reilly grab at her mask and tries to pull it off. She drops him to try and get away but he keeps a hold of the mask to try and rip it away. Ospreay meanwhile connects with a Hook Kick to Christian. Bayley runs at him next but she eats a High Kick. He then runs up behind Kyle and delivers the OsCutter! Luchadora's mask comes off but Will throws it to her quickly while she covers up her face. Her orange hair is flying everywhere but no one is able to get a good look as he hastily puts it on and tries to fix it.


Corey Graves: Did you see that hair? Do you think Sami Zayn has a sister too?

Tom Phillips: It's Becky Lynch Corey stop acting like it's ever been a secret!


Zayn manages to kick Edge in the face and knock him back down to the ring. He flips off the cage and connects with a Crossbody onto Edge! Back in the other ring, Kyle is on all fours. He picks himself up to his knees but Ospreay is right behind him. He runs right to him and delivers the Hidden Blade! The UWF Champion goes down and Ospreay turns him over to make the pin!



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Corey Graves: What the hell does Young Willy think he's doing!?

Tom Phillips: What does he think he's doing? Sami Zayn pulled him off first!

Corey Graves: You don't just steal your team captain victory. Things were going poorly for Ospreay until Sami came in and started directing traffic.


Zayn and Ospreay go forehead to forehead and are arguing. Luchadora shoves Ospreay and he ends up shoving her back and she turns into the arms of Bayley who catches her with the Bayley to Belly! She stays on her and delivers some punches while Edge comes back into the ring and attacks Zayn from behind while Christian grabs Ospreay and hit the Killswitch! He makes the pin!



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But Generico makes the save! He picks up Christian and goes to deliver a Brainbuster but Christian lands behind him and slowly turns him around for another Killswitch. Generico pushes him forward and and chases after him, swinging around and kicking off the cage for a Tornado DDT! Zayn has retreated to the other ring again and as Edge gives chase, he kicks the middle rope as he's coming in to low blow him. Zayn is all smiles as he drags Edge to the corner and goes to the opposite one. He moves in for a Helluva Kick but gets cut in half with a Spear! Edge makes the pin!



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But Generico comes in and makes the save! He puts the boots to Edge but in the other ring, Bayley has helped Kyle to his feet. Kyle says he'll handle Ospreay while Bayley goes into the other ring to fight Generico. Kyle picks up Ospreay and it looks like we might be in store for some white boy karate. Kyle however hits the Spinning Back Kick to drop him to his knees and follows up with The Mixed-Heritage Margin of Error! He's not done though as he picks up Ospreay and gets him in the double underhook. He goes for Blue Eyes Diabetic Dragon but Ospreay rotates over and lands on his feet. Kyle pops back up but eats a Roundhouse Kick! Ospreay turns around but gets caught with a Spear by Edge! He makes the pin and Sami looks like he's going to go break it up but instead just stays back holding his ribs and watches Edge pin Ospreay.



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Tony Chimel: Here are your winners, Kyle O'Reilly, Bayley, Christian and Edge!




Mauro Ranallo: And they've done it! the nWo has won Wargames!

Corey Graves: Only took them 4 years...


Bayley comes back into the other ring to help up Kyle while Edge does the same with Christian. They all look at Zayn and decide he's not even worth the trouble now. They celebrate and exit the cage as Zayn just looks disgusted.


Corey Graves: I can't believe Young Willy would cost his mentor yet another important match. If I was him, I'd cut Ospreay loose.

Tom Phillips: Well I don't think that partnership will be last much longer anyways.


Luchadora and Generico come to and help Zayn get to his feet. They walk over to the other ring where Ospreay and Zayn jumps on him and starts clocking him with rights. He's yelling at Will saying it was all his fault before he backs off and goes to the corner and sits on the top turnbuckle. He instructs El Duo Dinamico to get Ospreay on his feet and bring him to Sami. They bring him over and help Sami lift him up into the air before giving him a Brainbuster on the top rope!


Mauro Ranallo: BRAINBUSSSSSSTAAHHHHHHHH!


The crowd is booing Sami to all hell as he looks down at Ospreay looking pissed as ever as the show comes to a close.


END OF SHOW


Credit


LWO vs The Mafia - Willybounce
OC vs Hager - Xander
TLC - Fauche
Wargames - Danny

[Dres]

This supershow was definitely worth the wait. That TLC match was great and WarGames was wonderful as well. Some good promos, too. It all made for a solid show and best of all, Danny didn’t have to write it all by himself.

[AndyDNU]

Heatwaaaaaaaave, this is my island in the sunnnn! Really fun supershow here with lots of awesome promos and superb matches. Everything ticking along nicely on the storyline front.

Very clever finish to the OC-Hager bout and keeps us guessing for a good bit longer as to what if any stipulation we'll get for the MJF title rematch.

Awesome TLC match between The Dudleyz and the NOV, it's a shame to see the latter disappear as I felt they were starting to pick up a bit of steam, but it looks like Gunn is picking up Starks now so it'll be interesting to see how he fares there.

I think this is the first WarGames match that I've had a chance to read through as I was inactive for the others and it was well worth the wait. Such a cool contest where the limits can be pushed and exceeded wherever and it still works. Big win for NWO and it's the end of the road for Ospreay and Zayn.

Thanks as always to the writers for your stellar efforts. On we roll to the next show.

[Fauche]

Shout out to Danny writing a real good Wargames match there. Just oodles of fun. Oodles. This match had it all. Box shots. Pocket sand. Breaking the 4th wall. We've been trying to get here ever since Mania and we finally did it and this is a lil gem on a lil supershow and now we also finally get Ospreay vs Zayn for the people.

RIP to Ciampa again and also Gunn's Samoa Joe who was rock solid but that's old news. The new news is Ricky Starks, a first ever for the UWF could this be the guy Gunn rides all the way to the top? I say heck why not.

Speaking of future world title contenders, I think Chase's Reigns is absolutely unreal. Dialed in as dialed in gets. Watch your back around this dude.

Introspective no-CAPS Warhorse? Who is this human being behind the war paint and the shouting? A man confused. Dres buries his finisher ONE TIME and this is the consequence.

Stokely Hathaway is the "Benefactor" I seen this guy up in our thread this week I'm gonna murder him.

L...A... Knight... better... stay... in... his... lane... or... he... can... get... it... too...

JONAH running scared from Jaime Hayter step up and get that heat fella. These two got Summerslam gimmick match written all over them. In a cage? Or the opposite where fall count anywhere? Or maybe dogchainged together? Who's to say?

Great promo from Rey knocking modern day doutbful Bray outta the park

But none of that matters cause we got LAST HEART BEATING PART 2 coming down the pipe dibs on writing that thang