GWF 2125

[Avarice]

Just got caught up on things and I must say that there's chaos all over the place...people getting DQ'd, gang attacks and more! Exciting times in your fed and I can't wait to see Endgame-AOM in the rematch for the belt! I love AOM, he's a beast for me and Endgame can never seem to win when he really needs to.

[marktaggart]

Superclash
03.12.2125 from Deimos Arena



Vidtek and Rotunda vs. Gryt and Deadliest
Rotunda defeated Deadliest with THE FAT LADY SINGS at 23:55
Match Rating: 3.75
Match Notes: A good, if odd, opening bout. Rotunda tagged in against Gryt and questioned how he was working so well with Deadliest. He began to speak, but she slapped him. He tagged Deadliest who tore into Rotunda and they fought like....a large animal and an even larger animal...or something. In the end Rotunda got the upper hand and scored the win for her team.


Tricks was watching from a monitor in the back with Oracle by his side.

TRICKS: That's what I like about this Infinity Challenge; the pure chaos of it all. Speaking of which, make some sense of what's going down tonight, o'seer o' doom.
ORACLE:

Mine sense panacea,
wet rabbit pactolian
sage lactean
forward idiot harp.
.....no one who knows will weep for greyface.

TRICKS: Far out, man.

- Infinity Challenge -
Men Of Honor vs. Air Strike
Malkuth defeated U. S. Male with a LORD OF THE POUNCE
Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: US Male and Bloodline never really got it together in this match. Tristan and Malkuth dominated US until he managed to avoid Malkuth in the corner and make the tag. Bloodline hit a quick move, but faltered and was quickly pinned after Lord Of The Pounce.

- Encubus has something to say-
Encubus was waiting for Bloodline as he came through the curtain after the match. Mother Superior was standing behind Encubus with arms folded and a handbag over her left shoulder.

ENCUBUS: Nice match.....brother.
BLOODLINE: Just go away Encubus. Everything that can be said has been.
ENCUBUS: I'm sorry you feel that way. Did you ever wonder why your physical skills and your career went down the toilet so fast while I'm still in my prime? If you want the answer why don't you meet me at the old 'battlegrounds' on Cetus and we can.....talk....about it.
BLOODLINE: Talk, huh? Like the last time? I'd like to have a 'talk' like that with you again. You think I don't have anything left in the tank, but I've got enough left to beat you one more time.

Thantos (the young) appeared on the scene.

THANTOS: Boys, boys, boys. I hate having to see this. Your mother should not be very proud of you right now.
ENCUBUS: Stop it, reject! Everyone knows you're a sad impersonation of a pathetic excuse for a father and if you don't take a walk you're going to get carted out of here instead.

Thantos the young produced a stun rod from behind his back.

THANTOS: Try me.
BLOODLINE: I'll let you guys settle this; you two maniacs are made for each other. Encubus, we both know the time and the place. As far as I'm concerned, it's a date.

Mother Superior stepped in front of Encubus and told him to leave. He did so, reluctantly. Thantos smiled at Mother Superior and blew her a kiss before leaving in the opposite direction. With no one else around COVEN BLACK appeared from the shadows. He whispered 2 words into Mother Superior's ear. She stared into his eyes and gave a 3 word reply, then pulled something out of the bag and handed it to Black. Black smiled and disappeared back into the shadows.

Payback vs. Patch
Payback defeated Patch with a Payback Time
Match Rating: 3.00
Match Notes: The match started on the floor before both men could make it to the ring. Inside, the action heated up when Patch nearly ended it early with a running spear. Payback kicked out and the match went back and forth for a while before Payback brought a table into the ring. A big splash through the table was the beginning of the end, as Payback went on to score the pin after Payback Time.

- Infinity Challenge -
Tricks vs. Mantis
Tricks defeated Mantis with a COULROPHOBIA
Match Rating: 1.00
Match Notes: Mantis and Tricks traded punches at the bell, with Tricks finally hitting Mantis so hard it spun him clear around. With his back still facing Tricks, Mantis spun his head around to try to intimidate or catch Tricks off guard. It didn't work, as Tricks just jabbed his thumbs in Mantis' eyes. He tossed the young Animan out of the ring, then followed up with COULROPHOBIA. Tricks let Mantis up at the ref's 2 count, then used the illegal move two more times before finally mercifully pinning Mantis to end it.

Mantis' was screaming in pain after the bout, as his skin had begun to turn red and blister. Medical personnel rushed out to tend to Mantis and quickly removed him from the scene as Tricks stood in the ring laughing and smelling his "poison flower".

- Titan Death Match -
Anivar vs. Paralyze
Anivar defeated Paralyze with a SLEEPER CELL ATTACK
Match Rating: 1.00
Match Notes: Paralyze was beating up Anivar when sleeper cell made themselves known. Two members attacked Paralyze with a crowbar and a ball bat respectively, allowing Anivar to recover and get the pin. After the match another one appeared from the ceiling and tossed a taser to Anivar, who used it to incapacitate Paralyze. The crowd was happy to see the Gladiator defeated, but definitely turned on Anivar and his tactics.

- Sly Is Not a Happy Man -
Sly Drury hit the ring accompanied by GWF Security.

SLY DRURY: NO MORE! This is still MY show and it won't be tolerated! Anivar, you and your masked cronies are on notice; I intend to catch and punish each and every one of them and you are on your final warning here! And, for the next order of business........

Sly pointed down the aisle and IRON HAND stepped out from behind the curtain. Iron Hand entered the ring and Sly handed him the mic.

IRON HAND: Sly, not too long ago things ran my way or no way. I ruled with....with an Iron Hand.....and it's time to instill that kind of fear in the lawbreakers of the GWF again.

SLY DRURY: And with that, let's bring out the first example of what happens to people who try to skirt the law. SWARM, remember our last warning? Obviously you didn't, because you thought you could get away with what you did on the eve of Superclash when you came out to help Endgame. Well you thought wrong! I am ORDERING a match between you and Iron Hand, right here and right NOW!

Swarm slowly came out and stood at the end of the ramp. Then he burst into a full-on sprint and slid under the ropes to attack Iron Hand and get the match started quick.

Swarm vs. Iron Hand
Iron Hand defeated Swarm with a Back Stabber
Match Rating: 4.00
Match Notes: Swarm went toe-to-toe with the metallic monster and nearly scored the win. However, it was not to be and Iron Hand took the victory.

Havoc vs. Aethran Overmaster
Aethran Overmaster defeated Havoc with a Revolutionary Spear
Match Rating: 5.00
Match Notes: This match surpassed their last encounter and easily earned the five star rating. Havoc looked to make it two in a row over the Overmaster and fought like a man possessed. Overmaster was equally tenacious, trying to end a two match losing streak after spending his entire rookie year unbeaten. For nearly twenty five minutes they each used everything in their arsenal to try to pin the other, but to no avail. Finally Havoc went to run Overmaster's head into the turnbuckle, but Overmaster shoved him off and sent him into the buckle instead, following up with the Aethran Coup Cannon. Overmaster waited for Havoc to get to his feet and took him back down with a Revolutionary Spear to pick up the victory.

- Cage Match -
Hector vs. Sly Drury
Sly Drury defeated Hector with a Running Slam
Match Rating: 2.50
Match Notes: Sly was ready to take his anger out on the Holy Brown Bear. He tore into Hector in the opening minutes, but Hector made a big comeback. Drury would not be denied though and proved that he still has the talent that made him the longest reigning GWF champ in recent history only two short years ago by beating Hector in the middle of the ring.

- Post match shenanigans-
Sly pressed his attack on Hector as Patch ran out to help him. Patch used his COMPLETE PATCHWORK finisher and picked up Hector so Sly could use the CRIME LORD KICK again. GWF Security surrounded the cage to prevent anyone else from getting involved and the situation was looking bleak for Hector when IRON HAND appeared. GWF Security parted to let him into the cage, but Sly looked confused. He turned and said something to Patch, and Patch shrugged his shoulders and gave him a puzzled look.

Iron Hand stepped into the cage and grabbed Sly and Patch by the throats! He tossed them both into the cage wall and stood over Hector.

IRON HAND: Did I NOT make myself clear! There WILL be law and order here; I run this show with an IRON HAND and NO ONE will challenge MY authority!

Sly looked scared as he slinked around the cage and out the door, motioning Patch to follow. Sly gathered GWF Security and had them quickly escort him back down the aisle as Iron Hand stood glowering at them from the ring.

- GWF Title Match -
Endgame vs. Paganax
for the Galaxian Championship
Paganax defeated Endgame with a PAGAN VOID
Match Rating: 1.00
Match Notes:The champ came into this one injured from the attack on the last show and the challenger was ready to take full advantage. Paganax charged and hit the LAVALANCHE as Endgame got into the ring. He immediately covered him and got a 2 count. Paganax went to the top rope and hit a top rope clothesline for another near fall before tossing the champ out of the ring and letting out a blood curdling war cry. Endgame crawled back in and was rocked by an Eruption Choke Slam for yet another near fall. Paganax then sealed the deal in near record time for a GWF title match by using PAGAN VOID to score the pin as the crowd looked on in hushed awe.

Paganax won the Galaxian Championship

Overall Card Rating: 2.58

[Avarice]

Great card, man. Tons of goodness here...I like the strife between Encubus and Bloodline mixed in with Thantos...the real mystery is what is in the bag and how Coven fits into all of this. Great stuff and cool to see Paganax win the belt.

[marktaggart]

2125, show 12 preview

SUPERCLASH was the start of a very new, very different direction in this humble corner of the galaxy. The next show will make things a littler clearer and more confused.


-Iron Hand speaks! Sly Drury reacts! But, wasn't Sly Drury Iron Hand all along? He was. So, why did Iron Hand "enforce order" on Sly and Patch after the cage match? That's what Sly wants to know, and maybe he'll get an explanation as to how the monster he created seems to have developed a mind of his own.

-Coven Black will continue his mysterious ways. His in-ring exploits haven't been too stellar so far, but he'll see if he can get the three count when he faces Tauran. But it's his outside of the ring activities that will have everyone talking by the time he's done. Does he really possess the "control" over the ladies that has been rumored? Or is there something else going on?

-Phantasy has been pretty much frozen out of the picture so far this year after her undercover status as a member of Covert Ops was revealed. With Sly's attention busy elsewhere she has finally managed to get another match signed. She'll face Strafe in what will surely be heated competition.

-Swarm took a loss at Superclash, but his mind is still preoccupied with the brutal attack his son Mantis suffered at the hands of Tricks. Swarm will put the Interplanetary title on the line against the evil clown and attempt to exact some revenge.

-Rush and Turmoil burst upon the scene as the team to beat, winning the tag team championship in their first try. Now they await a worthy challenge. Hopefully they'll get one since a triple threat tag team match for the number one contender spot will take place, as Air Strike, The Kroll, and The Ultimate Fighters will all try to earn the next shot at the champs.

All of that and a little more, including an appearance by the new GWF champion Paganax will take place on the next show.

[marktaggart]

2125 12
03.19.2125

- Iron Hand is here-
Iron Hand came to the ring, flanked by four of what appeared to be a robotic versions of GWF Security. He stepped over the top rope, straightened his coat and adjusted his tie before addressing the audience.

IRON HAND: "Sly Drury was a sufficient leader of my Martial Law team, but as a commissioner I find him sorely lacking. In my absence, for which I left him in charge, the GWF has descended into madness! The commissioner himself even stooped as low as to perpetrate an underhanded post-match attack on Hector The Holy Brown Bear. This is why I say 'no more'! I am once again placing myself in charge of the GWF and all will answer to me until I deem things set right once again, at which point I will gladly name my replacement and retire to my other ventures."

"And with that said, I would like to get on to business as usual and introduce the NEW GWF champion, PAGANAX. Endgame was for the most part a worthy employee during my previous tenure, a very law-abiding and orderly man. Paganax I hope you will follow in the same way."

Paganax stomps to the ring wearing the GWF title belt, his Rogue's Gallery following behind.

PAGANAX: "I will humor you because it's what Sly Drury has asked me to do until this matter can be settled, but I answer not to you nor anyone else! I am a leader and a conqueror. A fact Endgame learned at Superclash. What is the end goal for most wrestlers in the GWF, this championship belt, is merely the first step for Paganax! My destiny is something much bigger than any of you can imagine."

IRON HAND: "Be that as it may, it is my duty to make the title matches in the GWF. Had it not been for the attack ordered by Aethran Overmaster on Endgame that resulted in his injury going into Superclash, he would indeed have been in line for a title match. However, in light of those events, I have decided that your first title defense.......will be announced on the next show. I bid you all good night."

The bizarre iron man/machine/robot made his stately exit and took his robot guard with him as Paganax stomped around the ring with his team of wild thugs. Nosfera tossed over a ringside table for effect, Bishop sent fire streaming into the air, and Coven Black just hung out in the ring casting leering looks at the women in the crowd. Finally they apparently decided they'd made enough of a spectacle and Paganax led them away.

Phantasy vs. Strafe
Phantasy defeated Strafe with a Diva Press Slam
Match Rating: 3.00
Match Notes: Strafe dominated the match until she missed an attempted top rope bodypress. Phantasy roared back and unleashed several big moves for near falls before sealing the win with a Diva Slam.

As Phantasy made her way back down the aisle after the match, from out of the shadows, COVEN BLACK suddenly appeared. He smiled at her, showing just a hint of fang, before producing a card (about the size of an average business card) from inside of his jacket. He whispered something in Phantasy's ear (as he had done previously to She Devil after a match several weeks ago) and handed her the card. If you were the omniscient storyteller you'd be able to read what was written. However, as the reader you'll just have to take my word for it that there was indeed a very interesting symbol on one side and an even more interesting invitation on the other.

Phantasy stared at the note as Coven stared at her. She tucked the card into the front of her top and walked away with a hint of a mischievous grin on her face. Coven sunk back into the shadows from whence he came and the show continued as scheduled.

- Sly Drury tries to get to the bottom of things-
Sly Drury was seen in his office, sitting behind his desk with Patch standing on the opposite side. They were watching a monitor of the action in the ring. Patch looked puzzled as he witnessed Coven Black and his interactions with Phantasy in the arena.

PATCH: "What's that all about?"

SLY: "Who knows? I hired Coven Black, but I haven't got a clue what goes on in that guy's head. It seems like I don't know ANYTHING that's happening around here anymore! Hold on, I've got Spartacus Hand on the line right now."

Greetings were exchanged and Sly listened closely as Spartacus spoke.

SLY: "I know what you're telling me, but I know what I'm seeing. I activated him one last time to fight Swarm like we agreed, then he went rogue. He disappeared from the back and the next time I saw him he was pulling me and Patch off of Hector and talking like he was in charge!(Pause while Spartacus speaks) Okay, so the thing is only supposed to respond to MY brainwaves, so no one should be able to activate it but me. Could someone have built another one? Maybe it's not really him. (Pause again) No,no,no, I don't think anyone else could recreate anything as sophisticated as yours. Of course not, I'm just trying to make sense of this! (another pause as Spartacus speaks) IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE? No, it can't be....."

Sly spotted something on the far side of the room. He looked straight into the camera.

SLY: "Crap, he's put the spy cameras everywhere in the building like I did when I was....him...or Iron Hand....or whatever! PATCH, take care of that! This is private!"

Patch walked over to the camera and grabbed it. Static. Picture lost. End of transmission.

Retribution vs. Nosfera
Retribution defeated Nosfera with a Retribution High Hammerlock
Match Rating: 3.00
Match Notes: Retribution seemed to have it won with GROUNDING THE DEMON when Omen got involved. Retribution chased him out of the ring, but Nosfera recovered and followed him to attack on the floor. Nosfera got the best of the exchange, but Retribution came right back when the action returned to the ring and locked in the High Hammerlock for the win.

Plethador vs. Paralyze
Paralyze defeated Plethador with a PERMANENTLY PARALYZED
Match Rating: 0.10
Match Notes: Paralyze hit the ring running and went to the Decapitator right away. He tossed Plethador out of the ring, then brought him back in the hard way, pulling him in over the top rope and hitting a Death Valley Driver. From there it was the most feared finisher in the GWF, PERMANENTLY PARALYZED for the decisive win.

After the decision Paralyze grabbed his Rylock Rod from ringside and stood in the middle of the ring to make a challenge.

PARALYZE: "Anivar, you may think you won at Superclash, but all you and your groupies managed to do was make me angry! See this Rylock Rod in my hand? I am it's master, and soon I will be your master as well! I challenge you to meet me in a match where my weapon of choice is legal, a Rylock Rod match, and let me put an end to your miserable career!"

As soon as Paralyze was safely in the back where he could do no public damage, Sultana led Thantos to the ring. Thantos took the mic before the match and spoke.

THANTOS: "I guess my 'son' is off getting ready to play with his brother on Cetus, so I'm just going to have to beat on Sly's pretty much worthless new flunky instead. Hey Iron Hand, if you're looking for someone to take the title off of Paganax right away, sign me up so I can do something else Encubus has never managed to do; win the GWF championship."

Thantos vs. Symbiosis
Thantos defeated Symbiosis with a LEGEND LARIAT
Match Rating: 3.00
Match Notes: Thantos looked impressive, picking up the win with little trouble. Symbiosis has a few flurries of offense, but never anything that put Thantos in danger of losing. The end came when Thantos used a Skullsmasher to set up the LEGEND LARIAT and the pin.

Tauran vs. Coven Black
Tauran defeated Coven Black with a VICTORY STAR DROP
Match Rating: 1.50
Match Notes: Coven Black knows how to cause controversy and get people talking outside of the ring, but he has yet to show that he knows how to win a match inside the ring. Tauran countered everything Coven tried and won with his crowd pleasing finisher, the VICTORY STAR DROP.

- Interplanetary title prematch -
Tricks was in his dressing room. The mood was suitably eerie and dark. Music playing in the background; it kind of sounded like a funeral dirge with calliope music underneath. Oracle was doing his gypsy routine, gazing into a crystal ball at a round purple cloth-draped table.

TRICKS: "Things are looking up around here! Excitement! Confusion! FUN! Hit me with some of that good old time religion, Oracle."

ORACLE(gazing into the ball):

Nomad espionage
entering stony terrain
Penelope worldling and the wayward gypsiologist
set forth to rediscover a new land.

TRICKS: "Beautiful. Just beautiful."

Meanwhile, Swarm called for his adversary in the ring.

SWARM: "I've been attacked by a robot commissioner, I've had my son nearly blinded by a maniac, and I've had my team torn apart by some supposed 'elder beings' and their game of human chess. I think it's time for me to get a little satisfaction, so Tricks get out here so I can wipe that demented grin off your face."

Swarm vs. Tricks
for the GWF Interplanetary Championship
Tricks defeated Swarm with a COULROPHOBIA
Match Rating: 3.50
Match Notes: Swarm looked to finish it early with the WASP TRAP, but Tricks got to the ropes. Tricks came back later and used COULROPHOBIA but Swarm managed to break the pin by getting his foot under the bottom rope. Swarm battled back and locked in WASP TRAP again, but Oracle got involved. Swarm cut him off and sent him flying out of the ring, then tossed Tricks out after him. The referee tried to prevent Swarm from giving chase, giving Tricks time to recover. As Swarm tried to pull Tricks back into the ring, Tricks used the trick flower one more time and got the win.
Tricks won the GWF Interplanetary Championship

As the referee awarded Tricks the Interplanetary title Swarm recovered and attacked him from behind. Oracle tried to help but Mantis, face partially bandaged, came out to help his father. They got rid of Oracle and began thrashing Tricks, hammering him with punches and kicks.

Suddenly PANTHER WARRIOR ran out and broke it up. Swarm and Mantis were furious as Warrior allowed Tricks the chance to escape. Warrior explained to them that he needed Tricks in one piece to give his team a chance to win the Infinity Challenge. Mantis called him a traitor and again questioned his true allegiance. Swarm reluctantly agreed with his son and told Warrior that as long as the Challenge is going on that he could stay out of both of their lives. Swarm and Mantis left and Warrior stood lonely and dejected in the center of the ring. Which is a situation The Betrayer took full advantage of, as they were scheduled to face each other next. The little freak had been waiting underneath the ring all night waiting for his chance to attack and he took it, jumping Panther from behind to get a quick start to the match.


- Infinity Challenge -
Panther Warrior vs. The Betrayer
Panther Warrior defeated The Betrayer with a JUNGLE NIGHTS
Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: Panther Warrior quickly shook off the sneak attack and countered with his high-flying offense. Betrayer didn't mount much offense in return, but Panther's spectacular arsenal of moves still made it an exciting match as at one point he leaped to the top turnbuckle, walked the ropes, and delivered a flying body splash to Betrayer on the arena floor. After that it was all over, as JUNGLE NIGHTS sealed the deal and made it official.

- Triple Threat: #1 contender match -
Air Strike vs. Frontal Assault vs. Ultimate Fighters
Thraxx defeated Shoot with a Throat Slam
Match Rating: 3.00
Match Notes: There was lots of back-and-forth action and plenty of opportunity for all three teams to score the win. The inexperience in the wrestling ring of the Ultimate Fighters was evidenced when in the ring with the veteran duo and former tag champs Thraxx and Zygon. That experience and teamwork was what made the difference in the end as Zygon took down Tristan and tagged in Thraxx to put away Shoot with a mighty throat slam as Zygon ran over to the corner and made sure no one would get involved to break the pin.

After the bout Nitro came out to congratulate his partners and handed a mic to Zygon so he could address the crowd.

ZYGON: "We hate MMA almost as much as we hate the Gladiators and tonight we proved that the cage fighters need to learn to wrestle before they jump into the big leagues. You almost forgot about us, didn't you? That is a fatal mistake to make! Gladiators, we're next and we can't wait for a chance to humble the newest additions to your ranks just like we did the last ones! And then the tag team championship FINALLY comes back to us!"

NITRO: "And you couldn't have done it without the advice of the most electrifying wrestler in the GWF!"

Zygon and Thraxx glared at Nitro and he backed up a little before continuing.

NITRO: "What I mean to say, is that you're looking at the next GWF tag team champions and as a trio we are ENERGY INCARNATE, future Infinity Challenge MVPs!"

Overall Card Rating: 2.39

[Avarice]

Awesome card, Mark...I am very intrigued at the whole happenings with Coven and company, it's got my attention...Swarm calls out Tricks and loses his belt...Panther is rejected by his fellow animan but manages to win. The whole Iron Hand-Sly thing is very good as well. Can't wait to see more.

[marktaggart]

This special "Battlegrounds Match" took place using a modified version of the battleground chart found in the "Champions Of the Galaxy: Battle For Cetus" DM book.
www.darkmenacepro.com/cotg.html

Showdown On Cetus
03.20.2125 from Cetus Battlegrounds

- Vidtek is there -
Vidtek appears on the screen. He's standing in a large lot behind what looks like a warehouse. The lot is filled with trees, metallic debris, and a sci-lar stream running through the middle. Vidtek explains that he has been sent by the new boss (same as the old boss) to document because "what happens between two GWF employees is, by definition, the business of the GWF and Iron Hand denies them their ill-conceived notion of privacy." Vidtek is pretty ambivalent about it, but says he'll do whatever it takes to a.)stick it to Sly Drury, and b.) get noticed beyond a feud with a "tool" like Gryt. The camera pans over and we see Mother Superior confronting Bloodline.

Mother Superior tells Bloodline she hates to see her sons fighting like this. Bloodline corrects her and says she already said he wasn't really her son. Mother says that maybe she's the walking embodiment of mother goddess and all children are her children, or maybe he is just a pawn not worthy of a straight answer. Encubus shows up behind her and says that's exactly what he is "a pawn" that Encubus used to further his own agenda. All the while, Encubus tells him, he was keeping up appearances while the master plan was going off without a hitch; letting Bloodline take just a little more punishment in the tag team matches, making sure Bloodline took on all of the pressure of the decision-making for the team while he played at being the irresponsible hothead, and "helping" his brother pick all of the right supplements and workout routines guaranteed to drive him into early retirement.

Bloodline's face contorts into a mix of anguish and unadulterated hatred as Encubus speaks until he finally tells Encubus he's got years of frustration built up inside and even if his body has been sabotaged beyond repair, he'll use his last breath to repay Encubus in kind. He lunges as Mother Superior backs off and the fight is underway.

- Battleground match -
Bloodline vs. Encubus
Encubus defeated Bloodline with a MASTERLOCK
Match Rating: 4.00
Match Notes: Encubus and Bloodline traded punches until Encubus stopped Bloodline in his tracks with an eye rake. It was all Encubus as he beat his former partner all over the battlegrounds. Bloodline was on his hands and knees trying to regroup when he spotted an old fence post laying in the weeds in front of him. Encubus approached and Bloodline picked it up and swung from his knees, hitting Encubus in the midsection and knocking the wind out of him. Bloodline then pulled a large branch off of a thorny tree and used it to bloody his former partner and completely turn the tide of battle.

A flurry of offense ended with a Cosmic War Dance and seemed to have Encubus all but out of it, but Encubus had enough left to backdrop Bloodline into the sci-lar stream as he rushed in for the kill. Bloodline struggled to recover and get his bearings, but Encubus pulled him out of the stream and applied the MASTERLOCK. Bloodline tried to fight his way out, but to no avail. He was in tremendous pain and his leg seemed to be on the verge of snapping when Bloodline finally passed out from the pain.

- Thantos is there, too. -
Thantos appears from behind a tree several feet away. Encubus sees him and releases the hold. Thantos tells him he knows that boys will be boys, but maybe it's time for them just to hug and put it all behind them, and maybe Encubus' "mother" needs to come over and give Thantos a big kiss so they can go relive old times and talk about when Encubus was conceived. Encubus clenches his fists and Thantos tells him to settle down before he hurts himself, just like he does almost every time he steals the Masterlock and puts it on wrong. Encubus threatens to put it on Thantos right there, but Thantos says he's not stupid enough to fight for free in a deserted yard. He wants to show the galaxy how the move SHOULD be done on Encubus in an arena full of people on the next show. Thantos issues a "Masterlock Challenge" and says that to sweeten the deal if Encubus can win maybe he'll answer those questions about just who and what both he and Mother Superior really are. Mother Superior is seen in the background, visibly shaken at the offer but Encubus quickly agrees to the match before she can rush over to stop him.

Overall Card Rating: 4.00

[marktaggart]

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- Will the real commissioner please stand up? -

Iron Hand came to the ring with his robotic security force. He said he is prepared to name the new top contender to the GWF championship. However, the announcement was cut short by the appearance of Aethran Overmaster. Overmaster stood in the aisle and said Iron Hand had no authority and he has no idea why Sly Drury has allowed this charade to continue but he intends to walk down the aisle, tear Iron Hand's mechanical head from his shoulders, and end it once and for all.

BUT, Sly Drury and GWF Security raced out to stand between Overmaster and the ring. Overmaster was furious with Sly, but Sly explained that the GWF management has a little problem trying to figure out who exactly is supposed to be the commissioner now that Iron Hand has shown up independently as a living entity of it's own. Iron Hand was incredulous, saying he had been a "living entity" as Sly called him, all along. He said he left on a much-needed vacation and put Sly in charge, but now he's back and it's his show once again. Sly tried to explain to him that it wasn't that simple, but Iron Hand would not hear of it. Sly talked to Overmaster away from the mic and Overmaster stormed away. Sly slowly approached the ring.

Drury carefully stepped into the ring and put his arm around Iron Hand. He said they needed to go somewhere private to finish this discussion so Sly could explain a few things. That's when HECTOR THE HOLY BROWN BEAR appeared in the rafters. The spotlight found him and Hector looked down on the scene in the ring. "Aaaawwww, look at Sly and his big buddy." Hector said mockingly, "The family resemblance is amazing. Let me tell you what I heard, Iron Hand....." Sly's eyes got huge. "Don't you dare! Security, get him!" GWF Security raced to intercept Hector but he escaped through the crowd well before they had a chance to get to him. Iron Hand and Sly Drury left with GWF and robotic security behind them and the action got underway.

- Infinity Challenge -
Shann-Ra vs. Deadliest
Shann-Ra defeated Deadliest with a Snap Snare at 3:20
Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: Deadliest charged Shann-Ra at the opening bell, but Shann-Ra was far too quick and looked impressive in nearly scoring a pin on a waistlock suplex in the opening minute. Deadliest took over after leaving the ring and running her opponent's head into the ringside table, then following up in the ring with a top rope bodypress for a two count, but Shann-Ra quickly got back into the match and took the win.

- Coven Black -
After the bout COVEN BLACK came down the aisle as Shann-Ra was making her way back to the locker room. She was not impressed at first and tried to walk around him. Coven looked directly into her eyes and spoke and she stopped and seemed transfixed by his words. He handed her a card, just as he had previously to Phantasy, and walked away. Mother Superior could be seen lurking in the shadows by the entrance, smiling as she watched.

Anivar vs. Scimitar
Anivar defeated Scimitar with a KNUCKLE TATTOO
Match Rating: 0.10
Match Notes: Anivar brutalized Scimitar from the opening bell until the end. Scimitar got one opening when he lifted his knees as Anivar charged him in the corner and followed up with a double foot stomp from the top rope onto Anivar's midsection. However, Anivar completely shrugged off the move and hopped right back up to level Scimitar with a big boot. A "Testosterone Rage" followed by the Performance Enhancer led to the KNUCKLE TATTO and the win. The fan response was mixed, as some fans have begun to be turned off by Anivar's tactics and aggressive nature.

After the bout Plethador walked out in full coach attire, clipboard in hand and whistle on a rope around his neck. He got down and blew the whistle in the fallen Scimitar's face, then said he's coached even the other Animen to championship gold but sometimes even the best coach has to admit when a player just doesn't have it in him to succeed. He said Scimitar wasn't there for him last show against Paralyze and he got what he deserved this time. Plethador told Scimitar that he is now officially CUT from the team, then threw his clipboard down in disgust and walked away.

- A Carnival reunion -
Tanck came to the ring for his match and asked for the mic. He said now that Tricks has won I-P title in addition to being on the opposite side of the Infinity Challenge, he has even more incentive to come after him. Tricks and Oracle made their grand appearance and Tricks told him there was no reason to look too hard because all he had to do was ask. Tricks asked the fans if they knew that Tanck used to be a cop. He said authoritarian threat-making is in his genetic makeup, but men like Tricks don't play well with authority figures. He said he tried to be the leader of the Dark Carnival but he's such an anti-authoritarian that he ended up hating himself so he had to let the team break up. He said he was also glad that meant not having to babysit Tanck and Gryt and their egos anymore. HOWEVER, since Gryt is on his team in the Infinity Challenge, now would be just as good a time as any to see what would happen if "this monumental, colossal, waste of time of all-time in the tag team division collided".

Gryt came down the aisle reluctantly to that less-than stellar introduction and told Tanck it was nothing personal but they both want to be the best and if that means going through Tanck to become Challenge MVP that's what he'll do. Tanck agreed and said it's nothing personal, but it's about to get physical. Then there'll be one less Infinity Challenge teammate for Tricks to hide behind before the inevitable happens.

- Infinity Challenge -
Gryt vs. Tanck
Tanck defeated Gryt with a Falling Face Slam
Match Rating: 4.00
Match Notes: The former partners pulled out all the stops to try to beat each other and gain some momentum in the Infinity Challenge. They knew each others strategies well and the match was long and hard-fought. Gryt nearly hung in there long enough to pull off the upset, but it was not to be as Tanck used his massive strength advantage to overpower and pin his ex-partner.

- Endgame is clever...... -
Iron Hand was in the backstage area when ENDGAME approached him. He asked Iron Hand if Sly had spoken to him yet. Iron Hand said he had not, that he was dealing with business with the board of directors and Iron Hand was standing guard in the hallways to make sure his GWF employees were conducting themselves like professionals. Endgame stifled a laugh and said he was glad that Iron Hand was back on the job. In a very patronizing tone he said he was certain Iron Hand would see how Endgame had "toed the line" and "done the right thing for the GWF" in his absence and just hopes that pays off with a title shot down the line. He then said he had a grievance to address regarding Bishop Hell.

Endgame said Bishop has been burning people with a blatantly illegal manuever known as Hellfire and he's concerned for the safety of his team, the FDF in their upcoming tag team match.....as well as that of the referee, the fans at ringside, and valuable GWF property (laying it on thick). Iron Hand seemed upset to hear about Bishop's use of the move and said it must be stopped. Endgame agreed and said that perhaps Iron Hand "in his infinite wisdom" would see fit to ban the move tonight. Iron Hand said he would order EXACTLY that and FURTHERMORE, if Bishop uses the move tonight he will be banished from the GWF forever. Endgame thanked Iron Hand and walked away with a grin on his face.

- If Bishop uses Hellfire he is fired -
Tauran and Ensor vs. Bishop Hell and Coven Black
Ensor defeated Bishop Hell with an ERUPTION OF THARSIS at 4:14
Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: Bishop seemed lost with his finisher prohibited, and Tauran and Ensor worked well as a team to isolate him in the ring and keep Coven from getting involved. In fact, Coven never even had a chance to officially tag in as the FDF cruised to an easy win.

- Tag Team Title Match -
The Kroll vs. Rush and Turmoil
for the Galaxian Tag Team Championship
Rush defeated Thraxx with a disqualification due to interference while brawling on the floor.
Match Rating: 3.00
Match Notes: The champions started out hot, with Turmoil nearly getting the early win for his team with TOTAL TURMOIL on Thraxx. The Kroll team fought back into the match though and Zygon had Rush in trouble for a little bit. Finally Turmoil got back in and took the match to the floor again. The teams were brawling when THE ULTIMATE FIGHTERS raced out and attacked the Gladiators. The bell rung and those two teams fought all the way to the back. The Kroll were left in the ring to argue with the ref, but he had no choice but to disqualify them and give the match to the champs as the fans expressed their anger over the cheap end to the bout.

- Masterlock Challenge -
Encubus vs. Thantos The Younger
Thantos defeated Encubus with a MASTERLOCK
Match Rating: 4.00
Match Notes: Thantos The Younger (as he now wishes to be called) dished out the punishment early in the match but Encubus withstood and returned the favor in kind. He was relentless and on two occasions locked in the MASTERLOCK but Thantos would not quit. He reversed out of it the first time and made it to the ropes the second. Finally Thantos caught an opening and grabbed Encubus in an overhead suplex to set up his own MASTERLOCK in the center of the ring. Encubus could not escape and could not make it to the ropes no matter how hard he tried and was finally forced to submit.

After the match Thantos looked down at Encubus and said in disgust, "Take a look at yourself in the mirror sometime: You're pathetic!" He then said he'd tell Encubus exactly who he is anyway, even though Encubus couldn't beat him. He said he is Thantos, Encubus' father and the sad participant in a one-night stand with "Mother Superior" that spawned a worthless son. Thantos said if he wanted anymore answers he should ask Tauran. The fans couldn't figure out if Thantos The Younger was serious or not, and left with far more questions than when they entered the building.

Overall Card Rating: 2.52

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After the show.......

Vidtek in his new role as videographer/ informant for Iron Hand, tracked down Anivar coming out of the arena after the show.

Vidtek:"Anivar, two shows ago Paralyze demolished Plethador and then challenged you to face him in a Rylock Rod Match. You looked impressive against Plethador's....well, I guess his former partner now, but you did not answer the challenge. What gives?"
Anivar:"What......gives? I'll tell you what 'gives': I fight who I want, when I want, and on MY terms. What kind of idiot do I look like to you? You saw what I did to Paralyze when it was on my terms. Do you think I'd be stupid enough to give him that same advantage by meeting him in HIS type of match? No way!"
Vidtek:"It's that kind of attitude that seems to be turning the fans off lately, bro. Personally, I've always just done my thing and let the fans react however they choose, but you and Dark Menace may need public opinion on your side in a fight with the Gladiators."
Anivar:"And you may need an attitude adjustment, Vidtek! I'll tell you what, if you're so concerned with people meeting challenges, what about if I challenge YOU to meet me on the next show?"
Vidtek:"I'd say that's not going to help your problems with the Gladiators, and I'd also say, 'it's on'!"

Anivar snarled at Vidtek and Vidtek pulled back his fist. Before it could get out of hand DARK MENACE appeared.

Dark Menace:"Anivar, I think we're losing focus here. I'm calling a team meeting; I want every member of Covert Ops at the safehouse in two hours. We've got some strategy to talk over. Vidtek, you'll get your match, but send word that if Paralyze wants to talk tough then I'm calling him out to take the Dark Menace challenge and face one of my men in a Covert Ops match next show."

Menace and Anivar get in their vehicle and speed away.

Vidtek (looking into the camera:"I don't have to send the message, you just did it for yourself. But I WILL send a message next week and that message is that I am the BIG TIME of the GWF and I will NOT be overlooked any more! End transmission. "

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- Covert Ops exposed -
Footage was shown to the crowd of Dark Menace in his "secret location" rallying his fighters. Unknown to him was the presence of VIDTEK and his ever-present cameras. Menace was standing in front of a table with his men sitting around it.

Menace: Dammit, how dare the fans react the way they have been to Anivar. And the way they booed the Ultimate Fighters on the last show? All we were doing was getting to the Gladiators. And if we had the ulterior motive of making sure the Kroll didn't win the belts, then what does it matter to them? If they're not smart enough to figure out that we're fighting for THEM, then that's their problem. They can just stay home. The ends justify the means!

HAVOC: Real nice. We're at war with the Aethran Overmaster, The Gladiators, and by default the entire frickin planet of Aethra, and you want to make enemies of the fans. What was that thing with getting in Vidtek's face? And the Kroll, too? I know you've got a history with them, but let's narrow the focus! We're losing the war of public opinion and we'll need all the help we can get.

SHOOT: You weak, man? We don't need nothing but our fists and our feet!

CLINCH: Yeah! We're fighters, we're here to fight, not make friends!

HAVOC: Well, the argument from the brain trust over here sure has convinced me that we're on the right path.

ANIVAR: Shut it! I'll handle Vidtek just to remind everyone what I'm made of, then one of our boys will take Paralyze straight out of his game. It may not look like it, but Dark Mencace knows exactly what he's doing. Right, DM?

Dark Menace: Right, Anivar. Just follow my lead and it'll all be obvious.

Havoc: I'll go along, but I follow no man. We'll play it your way for now.

DM: That's all I'm asking for. Remember the real enemy. Remember the mistreatment on Aethra. Remember what they did to Monolith. The Gladiators WILL pay a heavy price, indeed.

- Infinity Challenge -
Oracle vs. Tanck
Oracle defeated Tanck with a Clairavoyant Nerve Grip
Match Rating: 3.00
Match Notes: Tanck and Oracle went back and forth for a while before Oracle went for the kill. Tanck kicked out of four pin attempts before Oracle tossed him out of the ring. Tanck was leaning over the guard rail trying to recuperate when a fan in a clown mask sprayed something from a flower on his lapel into Tanck's eyes. Tanck stumbled back into the ring and Oracle used the nerve grip to make it look convincing and score the win.

Anivar vs. Vidtek
Anivar defeated Vidtek with a KNUCKLE TATTOO at 9:31
Match Rating: 3.50
Match Notes: After the "secret conference" of Covert Ops was revealed due to Vidtek's spying, the fans nearly booed Anivar out of the building. Vidtek took it to Anivar early in his attempt to shut up the pumped up walking anger management problem. The bout got out of control and there was plenty of action outside of the ring, with both giving as good as they got. Finally Anivar survived the war of attrition and picked up the win.

- Bloodline's somber announcement -
A dejected looking Bloodline limped to the ring. He took the mic and wasted no time announcing that he will be forced to take some time off, and will be considering his future in the GWF during that time. Abroz and Dialectus have struck a deal to allow a replacement to be selected for him and in return, on the opposite side of the Infinity Challenge, a new tag team partner for Plethador will be named. Bloodline thanked US Male for being a good tag team partner in their brief pairing and said US Male and he have discussed things and picked the perfect man to call up to the big show to be US Male's new partner. The new Men Of Honor will be revealed at the next show.

Hector vs. Symbiosis
Symbiosis defeated Hector with a disqualification
Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: Symbiosis and Hector fought for a while until Symbiosis hit EVENT HORIZON for a two count. Frustrated, he tossed Hector out of the ring and followed. Hector took over and beat him down on the floor, refusing the stop despite the ref's warning. Hector was disqualified but Symbiosis was left laying on the floor. Hector climed back into the ring, looked down at Symbiosis, and said he felt bad for the big loser and figured he's give him a break. After all, the stuff's about to hit the fan for his boss and Symbiosis may be struggling just to find work soon.

- Dark Menace challenge -
Shoot vs. Paralyze
Paralyze defeated Shoot with a disqualification due to gang interference
Match Rating: 2.50
Match Notes: Shoot got a nearly identical negative reception to Anivar, but looked impressive in the match, at one point locking on TAPPED OUT and holding it for nearly a full minute before Paralyze managed to reach the ropes for the break. The action tumbled to the floor where Paralyze took over. Soon the Sleepers, Clinch, and Anivar stormed the ring and attacked to cause the disqualification. The fans booed the cowardly attack despite their hatred for the Gladiators and seemed glad to see the Kroll come to the ring and attack the MMA Fighters. It didn't take long for TURMOIL, RUSH, and OVERMASTER to enter the festivities and a massive brawl ensued all over the ring and ringside area.

- The commissioner(s) step up -
Iron Hand furiously led his robotic Security squad to the ring to break up the fracas.Sly Drury and his human GWF security team followed close behind. When the dust settled the security teams held everyone at bay and Overmaster stepped into the ring with Sly and Iron Hand to get some answers.

Overmaster: What is the meaning of this? Sly, I thought you dispatched this delusional android!

Sly: It's a little more complicated than that. Until further notice, Iron Hand is co-commissioner of the GWF.

Iron Hand: Certain truths have been revealed by Sly. We are different sides of the same coin, Sly and I, and we have reached an----agreement. But YOU are no co-commissioner, Overmaster. You spread disorder, not control. You are a disgrace to the GWF. I stripped you of your return match for the GWF championship and NOW I hereby relieve you of your position as co-commissioner.

Overmaster: You fool! You dare speak to the Overmaster in such a manner. Drury, TALK!

Sly: He's-----he's right---for now. It----it wasn't my call to make.

Overmaster: This cryptic nonsense has gone on long enough. I will get answers and I will expose you both! But right now Sly, it looks like you've chosen sides and chosen the wrong world leader to embrace in Paganax. Let him have his title match, but know the Gladiators are powerful allies and even more powerful enemies.

Sly: That's not what I want, Overmaster. Meet me in the back when this is all done and I'll explain.

Overmaster simply waved his hand dismissively at Sly and stepped over the top rope to leave the ring, gathering his troops as he did.

Iron Hand: Security, get rid of the stragglers around the ring. We have a GWF title match to hold!

Sly looked very uncomfortable as GWF champion PAGANAX stomped to the ring. Paganax and Overmaster met in the aisle and a went nose to nose before Overmaster laughed in the champ's face and walked away without even looking back.

IRON HAND: And now-----the challenger!

If Sly looked uncomfortable before, he was a complete mixture of anger and confusion as Iron Hand's....."hand picked" (sorry) challenger THANTOS THE YOUNGER came down the aisle with SULTANA.

- GWF Championship Match -
Paganax vs. Thantos
for the Galaxian Championship
Paganax defeated Thantos with a PAGAN VOID on the floor for a countout win.
Match Rating: 3.75
Match Notes: A few minutes into the match COVEN BLACK appeared at ringside. He attempted to sway Sultana as he has the other women in the GWF. His mysterious powers seemed to have no effect though, because she knocked the card out of his hand and shoved him away. He just smiled and went to the opposite side of the ring to support his team's leader in his title defense.

The action was heated as Thantos came back from an early thrashing and scored a nearfall with the LEGENDS LARIAT. Sultana and Coven Black both got involved to save their respective men from defeat at different points in the bout. Finally Paganax knocked Thantos over the top rope and used the PAGAN VOID on the floor to all but obliterate the challenger and give himself the easy countout win.

Overall Card Rating: 2.95