Thursday Night Meltdown January 10th 2008

[BK London]

Thursday Night Meltdown January 10, 2008

Schedule of Matches:
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Demon Inc. vs. Ricky Falcon & Jonny Hughes

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Jin vs. Andrew Starr

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Atomic Kitsune vs. Jon Taylor

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Jay Zero vs. Jason Freeman

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BK London vs. Libertines

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[BK London]

Lights.

Camera.

Action.

As we cut from the opening credits of the show, we are brought to a shot of the sold out fans in the ACW arena and its complete pandemonium in the crowd. We manage to get a brief shot of a few signs in crowd before cutting to the huge pyro display on the main stage. As the smoke clears, we get one more final shot at the crowd before cutting to McNally and Edison .

McNally: Maxwell McNally and “Fast” Eddie Edison here and we’ve got one hell of a show tonight, don’t we Edison.

Edison: I couldn’t agree with you more, Max. Blockbuster matches like Alicia Laureano versus the International Champion in a Non-Title match, Jay Zero and Jason Freeman square off one on one – which is sure to be on heated match, and strangely enough in the main event it will be BK London versus Libertines.

McNally: It’s sure to be one exciting night on ACW, now let’s get this night started off right.


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Segment: I.AM.CAKE (Credit: Jin)

Jin is sitting in a gym, facing the viewer.

Jin: I'm going to tell you all something to do with Andrew Starr, he is not all he's hyped up to be. I am the only person with such power and skills to be number one. This may sound like a broken record, but the record is right. I can have my cake and eat it, and no, the cake is NOT a lie. In fact, if i'm the cake, the cake is great. The cake is low fat. The cake has little sprinkles on top and just the right amount of suger. The cake can beat down Andrew Star. I have respect for him, he is a member of entorage, a great group, but he isn't good enough to beat me. I am tired of being low down on the food chain, cake is going places mother!

Jin grins to a fade.

[BK London]

Segment: Oooooooh, you're in troubbleeee! (Credit: BK/Flamingo)

They say that some moments in your life come full circle, well this moment proved just that. There were times in both BK London and Adrian Flamingo's life when they were sent to the prinicpal's office in school for whatever evil deed they did when they were younger. Whether it was saying a "naughty word" or engaging in a physical altercation with another student. In this situation, it was the latter.

Since BK London made his triumphant at Winter's Discontent, he has made it crystal clear that he is out to punish Adrian Flamingo. He is out to make Adrian Flamingo suffer for breaking his leg at Heatwave last year, nearly 5 months ago. Since then, Adrian Flamingo has made it clear that he wants to finish the job he started at Heatwave and finally put and end to the illustrious career of BK London - and in the process, these two have nearly turned ACW upside down with their brawls. Ginger, the moderator in this situation, looks to hopefully put an end to this mindless fighting for the good of ACW.

Both men sit just about 10 feet away from each other in Gingerdude's office, now while normally it would take the most 20 feet for these two to start brawling - they're seperated by an elite team of the finest security ACW has to offer. Ginger likes to call them "The Gingerbread Men". BK London sits alone on his sofa, rather impatiently at that - while on the other side Adrian Flamingo is as cool as the other side of the pillow as he sits next to his Uncle Mickey.

Ginger: Now, I assume you both know why you're here.

Flamingo: Helen Keller would know why we're here, so could you speed this along? I'd hate for my night off to be spent in an office with a Liar, the Bitch, and his War-drones.

BK London sighs, not exactly finding humor in what Flamingo just said.

Flamingo: What's wrong BK? Did I broke your funny bone when I broke that leg of yours?

BK wastes no time rising and he attempts to rush through security, only to be tossed like a ragdoll back into his sofa.

Ginger: You see, that's what I'm talking about! You two are going to have to stop these physical altercations, I'm not going to allow two of my main attractions to become injured at the start of the new year!

BK: Main attraction?! MAIN ATTRACTION?! The only main attraction here is me! Got it? Not that dipshit over there with his slack jawed, in bred, hick of an uncle over there.

Mickey: There yew go runnin' yer mouth again, yankee! If I had tha right mind I'd come over thar and cheap shot yew like yew did me last week!

BK: Sit your ass down grandpa before I lay you down.

Mickey: Yew motherfu-

Ginger: - THAT'S ENOUGH THAT'S ENOUGH! You three will STOP arguing this instant. I DO NOT want to treat you guys like a couple of elementary school kids.

BK: Well he started it!

Adrian: Nuh-Uh!

Ginger: Enough! I brought you two here to resolve all the fights backstage and after matches, but I see I'm just going to have to let you two duke it out. So at Ragnarok, BK London, you will go one on one against Adrian Flamingo.

BK: Oh that's fine with me.

But Adrian doesn't exactly share the same feeling as BK, his eyes widen as he hear the match between them announced and he can't help but be a little taken back. He knows what BK London will possibly do to him in that ring at Ragnarok, and he knows that BK London will attempt to rip him from limb to limb. Luckily, Adrian has his Uncle to back him up.

Mickey: Yer damn right that's fine with us! Finally Addie will finish what he started at Heatwave and put this sonovabitch out. We ain't scared of BK London, Gingadude! He can talk as big as he wants, but that ain't goin' to change the fact that we're gunna whoop him all the way back to New York City!

Ginger: I'm glad you two are so eager to get it on, now BK - I suggest you go get ready for your match against Libertines this evening. And Mr. Flamingo, I suggest you start preparing for YOUR contest on Warfare against Rattlesnake. Now Gingerbread men, please escore these two men out my office.

BK is the first to leave with a batch of security guards, but not before taking one more look at Adrian Flamingo - his opponent at Ragnarok. Flamingo attempts to hide the fact that deep inside, he doesn't really want to face BK London, but he puts on his tough guy facade and returns the glare with a sneaky smile. BK can see right through him, and chuckles before exiting the office of the Chairman.

Mickey and Adrian leave with another rounds of security guards as the segment fades out.

[BK London]

Retro Segment: “Senator, You’re No Jack Kennedy” Credit: Senator/T-Kiss

**Two days ago, in Washington D.C.***

[Coming at the request of William Wilcox, reporters from both the news and entertainment networks have convened here today to get a better look at the presidential campaign of Thunderkiss. Since his announcement, everything from the late shows to talk radio have been abuzz with discussion about it. As everyone in the gallery readies their questions, a loud explosion of pro-TK supporters ushers in his arrival. As he steps out of his limosuine, he walks onto the sidewalk shaking the hands of all those who have come to cheer him today.]

Random Female *screaming*: I LOVE YOU THUNDERKISS.

Thunderkiss: And I love you too. Here, have a button.

[Thunderkiss gropes the women’s breast and with hands while he slides the pin on her sweater. Once in place, he pats it down a feel times to ensure he gets the most out of this free “cop a feel” moment. When finished, Thunderkiss walks to the top of the capitol’s steps and takes his place behind his podium.]

Thunderkiss: Thank you all for joining me here today. The purpose of this press conference is for the American public to get a feel on what I’m all about. Oh sure, Americans far and wide have seen me kicking ass in the ACW ring before, but when it comes down to it, do they really know the Thunderman? I think not. Today, you the media have an important and most crucial task as you now bear the responsibility to inform the American public on who I truly am and what my campaign is all about. And with that, I will now open to the floor to any questions.

[And in unison, the media explodes. As each interviewer bellows out their inquiries, Thunderkiss keeps things orderly by pointing out one reporter at a time to come forth with their question. The first lucky such person is CNN reporter Tin Shaw.]

Tina Shaw, CNN Reporter: Thunderkiss, there has been a lot of talk from all the other candidates about change. Is change something you believe in, and if so, how will you go about it?

Thunderkiss: You damn betcha’ change is something I believe in honey. I believe in changing you right out of those clothes after this thing is over. Next!

Vic Johnson, FOX Reporter: Thunderkiss, do you honestly believe you have a chance of becoming president after missing two of the major caucuses?

Thunderkiss: Well from my own personal experience, there’s plenty of Cock and Ass out there for everyone Vic.

Roberto Lopez, MSNC Reporter: Kiss, can you tell us about your foreign policy?

Thunderkiss: Well, I keep hearing all about how America is this big “bully” who polices the world and what not. Well call me stupid but if we were actually policing the world, shouldn’t we be getting paid for it and not falling further and further in debt? My solution fixes both of these problems Skip. We start charging everyone for our protection. You want freedom? Well like they say, freedom isn’t free so world be prepared to fork up the cash. The incoming money will pay off our national debt and bam, everyone is happy. And if nations don’t want to pay? Well, a few nicely placed atomic bombs to their kneecaps will get them thinking otherwise, if you know what I mean. Next question -

[Before Thunderkiss can properly point the next question, a booming voice echos over all the others. The end result is an absolute silencing of the media as they all turn their heads as if they were watching a tennis match to the source of the voice.]

Senator Steve Phillips: I have a question here, sir. See, I was in town, and seeing that you had this little get together scheduled, I figured that I could drop in here, and throw a few substantive questions into the fray. Ok, one of the most important issues any politician, any government official should deal with, is that of security. Now, security for the average American citizen is not just a military question, but rather, a multifaceted deal. To begin with, I want to know what you have in mind to streamline the airport screening process to keep the process as stringent as possible while making it friendlier to travelers. Seeing that our transportation system is central to our economic security, I want to ask how you feel the Fed should deal with the current state of the dollar within the worldwide market. As we need a strong currency to keep our economy afloat, our economic security also depends on a well-educated population and workforce. As such, a presidential candidate must have a solid plan on how to address the issue of teacher shortages in the inner city, and rural areas. Of course, no wide based security discussion can go without Social Security being mentioned, and I want to know what you will do with the issue of the baby boomers and funding the program without destroying it. Finally, to bring things back to physical security, I want to know how you plan to deal with illegal immigration, whether you support amnesty, if you think a wall along parts of the southern border will work, if you propose elimination of federal funds to sanctuary cities, and how, if you remove illegals, just how you plan to do so. That will be all.

[Thunderkiss scowls. He knows what Phillips is up to, but rather than kick him out and allow him the pleasure of looking stupid, Thunderkiss does his best to prove otherwise - a most unwise move.]

Thunderkiss: Uh, .... what now?

The Senator: Fine, I asked a long question on the different areas that national security entails. To make this simple enough for you, I will dumb it down to the base topics. Security in the form of: Airport screening. Financial issues. Education. Social Security. Immigration. Is that basic enough for you to grasp? It will be ok if you just give your basic views on even a few of those.

[Beads of sweat begin to drop from TK’s forehead. As he scans the media, he cant help but look at the dozens of cameras that are on him right now watching him choke up on Phillip’s question. As his mind searches for an answer, it soon gives way to frustration which in turn is quickly replaced by anger.]

Thunderkiss: Well, you see .... AAAAAAAARGH! You don’t belong here Phillips! You weren’t INVITED!

[Thunderkiss grabs the podium with both his hand and lifts it straight up off ground. Now hanging over his head, he heaves it directly at the Illinois representative. Due to the distance, the Senator easily side steps it and escapes injury. As the podium smashes into pieces, a most peculiar sound can be heard from its intended target, that being laughter. It is at this moment that Thunderkiss realizes that he has been made out to look like a buffoon not once today, but twice. TK coming unhinged is just the reaction the Senator was hoping for and now that he got it, he decries to the media - ]

The Senator: And they say I have a temper! Look, not only are you too young, but you do not even have the proper papers to run! For one thing, the issue of your REAL name...

[Not one to play the part of a doormat, the Kiss Army begins to toss debris at the Senator as he verbally assaults their hero.]

Senator: If you can not control your rabid anarchists, you have no place in the political realm!

[As they say one thing leads to another and within a few moments time D.C. police interject themselves and order the press conference shut down. As members of the media scribble down catchy headlines to use for this debacle, an embarrassed Thunderkiss vows revenge upon the man who is responsible for his current woes.]

Thunderkiss: You’ll pay for this Senator!

[FADE]

[BK London]

Segemnt: WTF Are You Doing? (Credit: Falcon)

The segment opens backstage, and we see Man Ager frantically walking around looking for something, or someone. He opens door after door yelling "RICKY!" into each. Eventually he reaches the end of a hall and sits in a chair and puts his hand in his palms. However, shortly after a crew member approaches him.

Worker: Umm...excuse me sir. Are you looking for Ricky Falcon?

Man:....Yes...but I can't find him anywhere.

Worker: I saw him go in that room *Points* over there.

Man: REALLY?!?! Thanks.

Man jumps up with a smile on his face and rushes the door. He opens the door and the smile quickly turns into a state of shock. Ricky is indeed inside the room, but, the room isn't exactly top of the line. A single light in the middle of the room gives it a small glow. There is a steel chair in the middle of the room as well. And hanging from the ceiling is a punching bag, which Ricky is punching.

Man: WHAT IS THIS!?!?

This startles Ricky and he quickly turns around and sees Man

Man: Why are you in here? You are a member of the SENATORIAL STABLE. You should be able to find a much better place to train then a closet hell hole like this place.

Ricky:....*Sigh*....sometimes, I just want to do things my own way alright?

Ricky takes the chair and spins it around. Then he sits in it and grabs a nearby towel, he taps the towel over his face then rests his arms on the back of the chair looking at Man.

Man: Do things your own way? But....why would you want that? I could give you a professional trainer to help you.

Ricky: Why would I need that? I can workout perfectly fine on my own. I don't need someone looking down my back telling me what to do.

Man: Fine....but I think you should get ready for your match with Jonny. And personally I think that for a guy so close to you, you should have gotten a title shot by now. So heres what--

Ricky: I don't want a title shot. I want to move up on the card. Thats why I'm trying to get into even better shape. Now I realize that you're my manager, but I really think some things I have to do on my own.

Man: But, as of today I still own your contract. So you have to do what I say still.

Ricky rolls his eyes.

Man: Now, this isn't very wise to do, what if someone tries to attack you back here? You have no protection, no way to defend yourself.

Ricky: LISTEN, IF SOMEONE WANTS TO MESS WITH ME I WILL GIVE THEM THE BUSINESS!

Man: What the hell does that even mean?

Ricky *Whispering*: I think you damn well know....

Man: ?....

Ricky: What the hell does "o underscore capital o question mark" mean? Thats it I'm outta here. I need to do some last minute things before my match.

Ricky grabs a bag that was next to the chair, stands up and leaves the room. Man stands there with a look of shock on his face and shakes his head and leaves the room as well.

Fade to black.

[BK London]

Match 1: Demon Inc. vs. Ricky Falcon & Jonny Hughes (Credit: Thunderkiss)

..::ACW::.. DEMON INC. VS. JONNY HUGHES & RICKY FALCON ... ..::MELTDOWN::..

Time limit: 30 Minutes
Referee: Carter Donovan

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Demon Inc. (Dante & Fox)
Ages: 31, 27
Heights: 6'7, 6'0
Combined Weight: 505 lbs.
Hometown: Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada

Jonny Hughes & Ricky Falcon
Ages: 21, 22
Heights: 6'1, 6'2
Combined Weight: 455 lbs.
Hometowns: Hartlepool, England. Chicago, Illinois.

“The Lost Vikings” hits and Demon Inc. appear from the back, holding their respective instruments high in the air. Ken and Fox turn to each other and pound fists before going down the ramp and slapping hands with the fans they pass by. They enter the ring and ascend to the second turnbuckle, holding their instruments high in the air. They set down on the canvas and hands their instruments to a ringside technician before waiting for the match to begin.

‘Cult of Personality’ begins to play over the AlphaTron to a chorus of boos from the fans as Jonny Hughes steps out onto the stage and poses for the fans before heading down to the ring. He slides into the ring and poses for the fans before removing his jacket and draping his towel over the turnbuckle as he awaits the start of the match..

“Animal” by Mudmen hits the sound system and out comes - Ricky Falcon! He approaches the ring looking very overconfident and cocky tonight. While one may believe this may be a sign of his downfall, if you know the real Falcon you know this attitude is anything but! Stepping through the ropes he quickly joins Hughes and each team is given a few seconds to devise a plan to start off the match. When time elapses, Donovan calls for the bell and staring us off will be Ken Dante and Ricky Falcon.

~!~DING,DING,DING~!~

MATCH START: Falcon and Dante lock up in the center of the ring. After a series of grapples that result in draws, both men begin to throw strikes at one another. Again it appears that neither man is getting the advantage, Falcon decides to break away from the contest and hits the ropes in an effort to put Dante on his back! On the bounce back, as soon as Falcon gets in rage he leaps out with a shoot out dropkick that directly connects into Dante’s chest! Ken hits the mat but is quickly picked up by Falcon who brushes him off with disrespect with a well placed BARREL ROLL! The impact sends Dante flying into the ropes where he gets twisted up in them. Now caught like a fly in a spider’s web, Falcon goes to town on Ken Dante. Wailing on him with lefts and rights, he is really working him over much to the dismay of Referee Donovan. Carter tries several times to verbally warn Falcon, but after seeing Falcon ignore his message, he has to physically separate Falcon away from the ropes. Once accomplished, he frees Ken Dante and calls for the match to restart. Though Dante is now free the damage has been done. The rest of the early start of this match has him being a rag doll for both members of the Stable as they both tag in and out at will.

MATCH MIDPOINT: During the midpoint of this match Dante has managed to tag out to Punished Fox, however Fox is not having any better luck. Now facing the “Shooter,” he is finding out just why he’s call that as he now resides in one of Hughes’ TEXAS CLOVERLEAFS. Digging down, Fox manages to rock his body back and forth throwing Hughes off his center of balances. Once this is accomplished, Fox manages to roll to his back and kick Hughes right off of him with his legs! Hughes falls back to the ropes, bounces off of them and then leaps up and down upon the rising Fox with a ODE TO DYNAMITE! The headbutt has Fox seeing stars and Hughes rolls him up from behind with pin! Donovan makes it to two and Fox kicks out! Thinking that it was a slow count, Hughes rises up and begins arguing with Donovan. As they jaw back and forth, Fox recovers and sees a huge opportunity in front of him and takes it! Grabbing Hughes from behind, he does what was done to him just seconds ago and rolls Hughes up for a pin! Donovan leaps down and registers another two count! For the rest of the match’s midpoint, Hughes and Fox put on a technical display that sends the fans in a tizzy.

MATCH ENDING: We have a jailbreaker here in the last part of the match! Exploding with action, Hughes battles Dante on the outside of the ring while the two legal men, Falcon and Fox, fight to the end on the inside! Leaping off the top rope and hitting nothing but canvas, Fox leaves himself wide open for a FALCON BUSTER! As he eats the scoop slam/cutter combination, Falcon signals for the end. Meanwhile outside the ring, Ken Dante reverses an Irish Whip and sends Hughes flying into the ringpost back first! Needless to say this temporally grounds him from the action! Back in the ring Falcon readies himself for a FALCON PUNCH! He winds up and comes forward with it and it appears that Punished Fox is TOAST - that is unless Ken has anything to say about it! Sneaking into the ring from behind, he takes Falcon off his game with a well placed clothesline to the back of the head! Stunned, Falcon is placed in a back suplex position by Dante! On the way down, Fox grabs his head in a neckbreaker position! Together both members drop down to the canvas with this combination best known as the DEMON DROP! Falcon goes out like a light and Fox makes the cover! Donovan goes to work!

ONE!

TWO!!

THREE!!!

MELTDOWN WINNERS: DEMON INC.!

Fox and Dante get their hands raised and this quickly leads to an in ring celebration over their first tag win! Meanwhile an angry Hughes drags Falcon out of the ring and together they head to the back so they can privately air out what went wrong.

[BK London]

"A Common Enemy" (Credit: Rattlesnake)

Just days after being abducted by the Entourage, a heavily bandaged Rattlesnake sits in his locker room, trying to piece together what happened. The last thing he remembered was seeing Thunderkiss swinging Gene at him at full force. What he doesn't know just yet is that Cobra saw the remainder.

But what's interesting is that the last time Rattlesnake was seen before his ACW departure, Cobra made an appearance. Perhaps the answer you've been looking for has finally come. Then again, it could be just another mystery that'll never be solved.

Rattlesnake leans back and looks towards the ceiling. He didn't realize that the answer he was looking for would come so soon.

Rattlesnake: Man, what happened? I know Thunderkiss hit me with Gene. But the next thing I know, the medics finished bandaging my wound. What'd they mean I had tiny strands of rope in my mouth? And why the hell am I missing a tooth!

That was quite a blackout period for Rattlesnake.

Rattlesnake: I wish I knew what happened.

??: Are you sure about that?

Rattlesnake's face turns as pale as a ghost. It's almost as if he's seen one.

Rattlesnake: Oh not you. Please, anybody but you.

Cobra: Unfortunately for you, I'm the only one that can answer. Now I know you and I haven't seen eye to eye and I doubt we ever will.

Rattlesnake: You can bet on that.

Cobra: Despite everything I've put you through, I'm asking you to hear me through. For once, I'm begging you to trust me just this once.

Rattlesnake: You? Begging? Oh now this I have to hear.

Throughout all of the conflicts they had months ago, to hear Cobra begging...it was almost unheard of. Just what is he going to say?

Cobra: Thunderkiss is to blame for me showing up. He tried to deal with me. First he wanted me to void your contract with a bribe. He insulted me with that. Then he decides to have me join his group of assholes as his lackey. Once again, he insulted me. Getting pissed after every denial, he went to drastic lengths. He removed one of your teeth as torture. But that was his mistake. I managed to take that up close encounter and turn it around. I head-butted the son of a bitch and knocked one of his out. I broke free from the ropes by biting through them.

Rattlesnake: That would explain the missing tooth and the rope strands.

Cobra: Yeah. Anyways, it was essentially Thunderkiss's doing.

Rattlesnake: Ok, so what's your point in all of this?

Cobra: My point in all of this is that no matter how much you've pissed me off in the past, Thunderkiss surpassed that. I never let you get away with it and I'm not about to let Thunderkiss get away with it either.

Rattlesnake seems to have an idea of what the true point is, but torturing Cobra into saying it is worth it to him.

Rattlesnake: What are you trying to say?

Cobra: You know what I'm trying to say. Don't make me say it.

Rattlesnake: I don't know man. You're going to have to tell me.

Cobra sighs. His frustrations are literally through the roof. He doesn't need this, but he caves like a certain football team did in four straight Super Bowls.

Rattlesnake: Come on. Say it.

Cobra: FINE! I need your help.

Rattlesnake: I thought so.

Cobra: You said you didn't know!

Rattlesnake: I know. I just wanted to see if you'd actually say it. You've got a lot of pride and for you to actually admit something like that, it earns you some respect. Thunderkiss pissed us both off. Now he's got to deal with the both of us.

Cobra: You mean?

Rattlesnake: It's you and me. Two sides of the same coin. Thunderkiss doesn't realize what he's done and after it's all said and done, he's going to regret his actions.

Cobra: I like the sound of that.

Rattlesnake: So here's what we're going to do.

As Rattlesnake talks to himself...err Cobra, the audio fades out. It seems that Thunderkiss has put himself up for a double dose of Snake. The question that lies in front of everyone is just what in the hell is going to happen next? You'll just have to find out later on cause even we don't know.

[BK London]

Segment: I Believe in Miracles (You Sexy Thing) (Credit: Hunter)

As we return from the commercial break, we zoom in on the image of Hunter, lightly leaning back in the Senator's chair, his feet propped up on the man's desk. He reclines silently, deep in thought, ignoring the sudden appearance of the cameraman. The room is empty aside from him, and this could very explain his unusual, laid back persona at the moment. He sighs in a relaxed manner, as if in some sort of state of perpetual bliss...but then the door shuts a few yards away from him. He opens his mouth to yell out obscenities, but when he sees the Senator enter the room, he instead jumps out of the chair and hops seamlessly over the barrier, landing hard on the floor. The Senator looks up with a raised eyebrow, and then chuckles silently.

Senator: Come on, Hunter, you and I both know that I do not mind you sitting in my chair. So long as I am not around.

Hunter: Well...yeah...

He gets up and dusts himself off.

Hunter: ...but I'm an attention whore.

The Senator chuckles again, and then walks over to Hunter, handing him a small envelope. Without looking at either of them, the Senator then turns back, putting his eyes back on some papers before him.

Senator: I found that earlier in the day, but it kept slipping my mind that I had to give it to you. If you need me, I shall be...well...not here. I have other matters to attend to.

Hunter: Go for it.

But this last comment is not heard, as the door shuts tightly behind the Senator. Hunter shrugs and looks at the envelope as the cameraman gets closer. Hunter raises an eyebrow, and then whispers a few words under his breath.

Hunter: Is this...?

He opens the envelope and takes out a single sheet of paper. The cameraman takes a position behind him and zooms in, revealing a simple message:

It's Time
You Know Where To Go
Do Not Drive Or Get A Ride
Walk
We Have What You Want
You Still Have A Chance
Don't Fuck It Up

Hunter rereads the paper a few times, muttering randomly under his breath.

Hunter: Fucking walk...time...I know where to go?

Cameraman: Maybe it means the lake.

Hunter looks straight at the camera.

Hunter: What?

Cameraman: The lake from Monday. Where you killed your car.

Hunter: ...I'd prefer the term "lost," thank you very much. Why do you say that?

Cameraman: Well where else could it be?

Hunter: Hmm...walk...Christ, that's gonna take a while.

Cameraman: The show just started, we have some time.

Hunter looks at the paper and thinks silently to himself.

Hunter: Tell you what: you're wrong, I get to abuse your credit cards for a couple of weeks. Deal?

Cameraman: ...sure.

Hunter: Excellent.

He crumbles up the paper and walks forward.

Hunter: Let's do this bitch.

He tosses the crumbled up paper to the other side of the room, where it finds its way into a small waste basket. Hunter smirks, and then throws on his coat. He keeps his sunglasses off, and then finally opens the door, allowing the cameraman to exit first. He then follows suit and closes the door. Why oh why must he be so easily intrigued?

Fade Out

[BK London]

Segment: Wow, Its Been A While...

Credit: Andrew Starr, Thunderkiss, Jay Zero

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Scene opens to the Entourage locker room. As the camera joins them, Andrew Starr and Thunderkiss are already in the middle of a discussion. Probably about a previous night out with their good friend alcohal. Well, not really. They actually are discussing...

Starr: Jin?

Thunderkiss : The "SILENT ASSASSIN" Jin! Don't forget the Silent Assassin part, that's what makes him neat! He's like a ninja! My own PERSONAL ninja! ...strike quickly without a trace ...

Starr: Well, yes. But he is just so... green.

Thunderkiss : Of course! Because he shoots GREEN MIST ... like this -

[Thunderkiss takes a big swig from his water bottle. Lifting his head up high, he shoots out a fine spray that blankets himself and all of his surroundings.]

FSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSST!

Pause. Silence.

Starr: I'll give you that one. But still, that gives us even less of a reason to trust this guy. We dont know anything about him, outside that he likes to spew mist and turn against his tag mates. I'm not too sure about your Teeks, but that isnt a good first impression to me. But, if you believe that he may make it among us, he'll definitely need to be tested.

Thunderkiss : Which is why I got this match for you tonight. You get to put him to the test and the rest of us evaluate. Look, lets be honest here, just because he is on my payroll doesn't mean he is going to become a card carrying member of the 'Raj. My offer to him was an incentive to ensure I get the most bang for my buck, nothing more, nothing less. But hey, if he shows he has got what it takes, what can it hurt, right?

Starr: Ok Teeks, I'll go with you on this one. I'll show that kid why they call me "Merciless" Andrew Starr!

Thunderkiss : How about you save some of that energy for Jonny Hughes, "Merciless?" Not only will we sport more gold with his defeat, we get to send the stable back into obsecurity - and you know thats always good for a few laughs.

As if on cue, or written by someone who needed a segway, Jay Zero enters the Raj Mahal with his LightHeavyweight Title over his shoulder. He looks from TK to Starr and back before putting a grin on his face.

Zero: Hey hey – lookey here! Guys, I think this right here is a rare find!

Starr: What do you mean?

Zero: Haven’t y’all noticed?! Hell it’s been ages since the three of us stood together as one and actually had a conversation! Pft, let alone be in the same room for a period of time! What’s going on with us guys?

Thunderkiss : Things have been different .... after Matt, haven't they? I swear, the number that guy did on us - just talking about it makes me mad as hell.

[Zero and Starr are speechless as they see Thunderkiss actually shaking in anger. Able to calm himself down, TK redirects his focus back toward the group and the issue at hand.]

Thunderkiss: You know what? Fuck him. He doesn't deserve anymore thought tonight. Zero, you are absolutely right and I'd say us all being here together is cause for a celebration. Tonight, after the show we'll all go out with our women on our arm and get drunker then any of us have been in years.

Nods of agreement all around, even the camera seems to nod a bit.

Starr: But right now, we have more important things to discuss.

Starr turns to Zero

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Starr: Teeks and I were just discussing Jin, and the possibility of him being with us someday. Tonight is going to be a chance for him to prove us to him. Not only test his skills, but to test his ability to be thrown to a bull and make the best of it. We'll see how he does. How about you Jay, what are your plans after you humiliate Freeman tonight?

Zero: Eehk! What’s up with you people and plans? For real! Screw plans, man! From now on, I’m going with the wind because frankly plans never work out the way you expect! I’ll take what life gives me and then spit back in its face when I’m not satisfied! So--- I “guess” those are my “plans.” What about you Kiss? What’s in the big man’s agenda? [/color]

Thunderkiss : Let's just say I'm going Snake hunting. And since we're on the subject Starr, what a *YOU* going to be taking care of here shortly?

Starr: *rolling eyes* I know! I know! Believe me, Johnny Hughes is my main objective. He still has that Entertainment title? Well, after his assault on me last week while my back was turned, I have something new to show him. A bit of a "Anything you can do, I can do better" type of response. And it wont stop here tonight. I will be showing not only Hughes, but the rest of ACW, what power I truely possess.

Zero: Why the hell don’t you just use that number one contendership that I helped you win?

Starr: Good question Jay. I don’t feel like he truly respects me enough. Doesn’t see me as a legit enough challenger. I wouldn’t want him to take me too softly, giving him an excuse when I take his title from him. I want him to be going at me 110%. We will put out the best fights ACW has seen since the days of one Kudo Yasuda, and they will not be for the faint of heart. Now fellows, if you will excuse me, I have a soon to be Silenced Assassin to tend to.

With that Starr makes his leave, closing the door behind him. Not a second after the door is closed, it opens, and Starr's head pops back in.

Starr: Oh, and Teeks, dont forget. After the show.

Thunderkiss : Wouldn’t miss it for the world. If anyone sees Richmond make sure to tell him... alright? If moneybags in is a good mood tonight maybe all the rounds will be on him! Hah!

Zero: So Mr. “I just bought an entire mountain with my energy drink profits” is becoming too cheap, eh?

Thunderkiss : Becoming? When was I not?

[After some final laughter, the group disbands once again as they embark on their individual goals here in Alpha Championship Wrestling.]

FADE.

End Segment.

[BK London]

Match 2: Jin vs. Andrew Starr (Credit: Hunter)

Although there were basically no tensions involved in this match, and although neither man had too much to prove, but still fought their asses off in this contest to further prove their power and talent. The match started off with the two of them exchanging a host of strikes, until Jin kicked Starr back and managed to nail him with a series of kicks. He then hit any judo throw you can think of (lolz, c wut i did), but Starr managed to no sell it quickly enough to get to his feet and nail Jin with a flying elbow. He then lifted him up in a spinebuster like position, but Jin turned it into an STO midair, quite the clever little move. He went for the cover, but naturally Starr kicked out of said move. The two of them rose again, and after ducking an attempted clothesline from Starr, Jin quickly nailed his opponent with an axe kick, although Starr managed to once again evade a pinfall.

The two continued with various strike related material, until Starr decided that he was getting rather sick of the repetition (then again, his poser is Alexi Laiho (lolz c wut i did)) and nailed an out of nowhere Starr Spiker. He did not bother with the cover, and instead he went for the Falling Starr...but Jin managed to roll out of the way, kip up, and hit his Jin Kick Combo. Directly after this, he picked up Starr and nailed the ever successful and much beloved Michinoku Driver II. Likewise he did not go for the cover, and instead he locked in an octopus stretch. Starr struggled around in the move for a bit of time, but eventually he managed to break the hold by grabbing a nearby rope. Jin, still fresh, got to his feet and waited for Starr to do likewise. When he did, Jin attempted his beloved green mist...but Starr ducked it, lifted Jin up, and nailed the Moshpit Slam!

Even though this move could have conceivably given Starr the pinfall, he was still a bit too tired to do so. Both men stayed down for a little bit after this spot, until Starr finally managed to stir himself up. Jin was on his knees when Starr was fully standing, and so the latter charged in with a sort of Samoa Joe-like dropkick, but Jin rolled to the side and kicked Starr while he was down. He then locked in the Silence, but Starr quickly pushed him back into the turnbuckle. He then hit him a few times while he was in this prone position, until finally setting him up for and nailing the bulldog. Starr then lifts the still groggy Jin up and puts him in position for the Dead On Impact, but Jin managed to roll off his shoulders. He quickly kicked him in the gut and ran at the ropes, and when he came back he spun around for the Burning Elbow...but nobody was home as Starr ran at the ropes, bounced off, and connected with Jin perfectly for the Andrew Starr Lariat! He went for the cover and finally managed to pick up the victory.

Just after the bell rings, Starr and Jin both take a moment to recover before making their way to their feet. Starr gives Jin a sharp nod before turning around to make his exit from the ring. Jin turns his back to lean on the ropes and taunt all the fans in attendance. Once he feels he has his fill in, he turns around... only to come face-to-bicep with Andrew Starr. A rather stiff looking Andrew Starr Lariat is landed on the crown of Jin, who is knocked senseless from the hit. Starr then takes his turn at taunting the fans. Without wasting too much time, he returns back to his opponent and gets him to stand up with Starr's help. The help is short lived though, as Jin is quickly lifted into a Fireman's Carry. Starr is about to finish off his Echo Driver, when a voice resonates over the AlphaTron speakers as Jonny Hughes walks onto the entrance ramp.

Hughes: Woah there, Starr! Is THIS your response to Monday's attack? Using a worn out finisher from two years ago on a nobody? Is this supposed to impress me, is this the message you're sending me? Good luck with that Starr, if you need me, I'll be watching the tape where Hunter and I humiliated you.

With that, Hughes drops the mic and walks back behind the Tron. Starr glares in the direction of where Hughes disappeared to, breathes out quickly in anger, and drops Jin from his shoulders, allowing his body to crash into the mat. Without giving a second thought, Starr rolls out of the ring and sprints up the ramp to the backstage entrance. Paramedics make their way into the ring to tend to Jin, as we fade into commercial....

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Fade Out
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Fade In

[Thunderkiss stands in front of a bright screen with a giant can of Thundergy printed onto it, along with a podium stacked with can of the drink.]

Thunderkiss: Want more energy? Drink Thundergy! Want more muscles? Drink Thundergy! Want to get laid? Drink more Thundergy!

[Thunderkiss reaches down and grabs a can of Thundergy for himself. Taking a sip of it, he wipes his mouth clean and gives camera a big thumbs up before delivering the drink’s slogan.]

Thunderkiss: And remember, it will put THUNDER in your VEINS!

Fade Out
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Fade In

As the scene fades back in, a camera has followed Starr, and is broadcasting the events over the AlphaTron. Starr has made his way back to the hallways, obviously in search of Hughes. He moves briskly, determined. Quickly moving through the corridor, Starr turns a corner blindly, only to be met with the heavy Entertainment Title to his skull. Hughes tosses the title aside before mounting Starr and giving him swift punches back and forth. Starr eventually gets an arm up and is able to rolls Hughes over, placing Starr on top. After a quick barrage of his own punches, Starr gets up and grabs the water cooler. Well, most the cooler, more so just the tank filled with water. Water pouring from the open end of the tank, Starr swings the cooler full force down into Hughes' stomach. He repeats this action several times until the jug is empty, at which point Starr bounces it off Hughes' head before discarding it to the side. Hughes rolls over to attempt to get up, only to be met with a kick to the ribs by Starr. Starr reaches over to the discarded Title, and kneels down into the small of Hughes' back, then showing him the title up close, leaning forward.

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Starr: Take a good look at your precious title Hughes, look at the name plate reading your name. This plate wont be on for long. In fact, let me fix this for you now.

Starr looks around real quick before finding what he was looking for; a flathead screwdriver.

Starr: Lets see what we can do here. Ah, here we go.

Starr forces the end of the screwdriver between the faceplate and the belt, prying the plate reading 'Jonny Hughes' up from the set-in gold. After a few moments of no less then forceful prying, the faceplate pops off, flying a few feet in front of Hughes.

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Starr: Ah, much better. Now there's plenty of room for my name on there. Lets get this all shined up...

Starr breathes on the empty faceplate spot, and rubs his forearm on it to buff it. This apparently sends Hughes over the edge, and he retaliates with a hard and quick headbutt into the chin of Starr. Momentarily stunned, Starr drops the belt and is forced off to the side by Hughes. Just as Hughes dives for Starr, ACW Security finds their way into the scuffle, and forcefully pulls the two apart, taking no less then three guards each to restrain the heated rivals. Words fly instead of fists now that the two are restrained.

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Hughes: You son of a bitch, you've desecrated my title! MY TITLE! I thought you had some class but obviously I was wrong. You don't care about the title, you don't care about this honor!

Starr: Bullshit I don't care about that title! I was doing the title and its legacy a favour by removing your name from it! You Jonny Hughes are about as entertaining as the local cable access channel! I've watched speeches made by Senator that were more entertaining! Face it Jonny, you are no "Entertainment" champion!

Hughes:[/b] Your definition of entertainment is horribly misled, Andrew Starr! Entertainment isnt about being funny or pulling stupid shenanigans! It's about putting on good wrestling matches, entertaining the people who paid good money to watch a wrestling show.

Starr: You can't have entertainment without giving people something to make them laugh, make them think, make them perhaps feel like they are part of the show! If all that we do it wrestle, then what will our fans do for fun? They came to see a wrestling show, theres two parts to that title! Wrestling and Show! If all we did was wrestle, there would be no show!

Starr shrugs off the security, obviously not going to attack Hughes anymore. He moves slowly up into Hughes' face and delivers the final punch, metophorically speaking of course.

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Starr: And until you figure that out, Jonny, you will never be a REAL Entertainment Champion.

Starr turns around and walks off around the corner, shaking his head along the way. Without Starr now gone, the guards let go of Hughes, who picks up his title and name plate. Camera zooms onto Hughes, who is looking down at his title.

Hughes: This action will not go unanswered, there will be consequences for this, severe consequences.

Fade Out.

End segment.

[BK London]

OTA: Fireworks For The Fourth Of July...6 Months Early (Credit: Jake Cheng)

No one celebrates the fourth of July like the Chinese and boy do they celebrate it right. Fireworks that shoot up in the air and drop little parachute men, firecrackers that spin on the ground until sparks fly out, the list goes on and on. But Jake Cheng and Lee Yang didn’t come to Chinatown for fireworks; they came to see Jake’s cousin Quan, who happens to run a firework shop. But that’s not all he makes...

Jake: You made what I ordered?

Quan: Yes. They are out back. Come with me.

Jake and Lee follow Quan to the back of his store through a wall of dangling beads. Behind two boxes off the generic ‘poppers,’ Quan pulls out two black leather briefcases and puts them on a dimly lit table.

Quan: You brought the money?

Jake: Yes.

Jake snaps and Lee reaches into his suit jacket pocket and pulls out a very thick envelope. Quan reaches for it, but Jake sticks his arm out.

Jake: I’ve watched enough movies to know that you have to show my what’s in the briefcase before we exchange.

Quan: Jake, we’re cousins, I’m not going to screw you.

Jake: Good, because I don’t sway that way and incest is gross. Now open the damn case.

Quan sighs and obeys his cousin’s wish. He puts a password into both dials and clicks both of them open. Jake and Lee look in to see several squares of what looks like cardboard squares covered in saran wrap. Several wires of different colors connects the squares.

Jake: I’ve also seen enough movies to think that C4 didn’t look like that.

Quan: Well it does. Can I have my money?

Jake: Yeah.

Quan snatches the money from Lee, counts it and walks quickly to his storefront. Jake looks confused while Lee remains perfectly calm. Suddenly a buzzing noise enters the room and Jake jumps. He reaches into his pocket, pulls out his cell phones and answers the call.

Jake: Wing?....You found it?......Good......We got the fireworks. You have the title, correct?.....Great, see you in twenty.

Jake hangs up and nods to Lee, who grabs the two suitcases. Two thirds of the 14K Triad leave the fireworks store through the back door, back into the crazy streets of Chinatown.

C4? What does Jake need C4 for? And what did Wing find? Hopefully they have adult supervision.

Fade Out

[BK London]

Authority Issues
Alex Richmond

We open to Alex Richmond walking, nay strutting, down one of ACW’s many backstage corridors. He is wearing a tight, plain-white t-shirt, over which he has a charcoal suit jacket, a pair of dark blue jeans, and a pair of undersized aviator-style Armani sunglasses. In the background a feminine voice can be heard shouting his name, yet Richmond is clearly in a world of his own as it takes him a good ten seconds to realize he is being shouted.

As Richmond turns around he smirks as none other than Charlotte King comes into view - she is slightly flushed with her breathing rate a touch higher than usual, which makes it obvious that she has been running to catch up with him. As she reaches Richmond he looks her up and down before speaking.

Richmond: And what can I do for you, sweet cheeks?

Charlotte looks less than impressed, you could even describe her as disgusted, with that comment and she spits back her retort with an extra helping of venom.

Charlotte: You can maybe realise that I do have a face and try keeping your eyes on it!

Richmond looks a little shocked by the response but quickly masks it with a grin. He doesn’t respond instantly – instead choosing to casually remove his sunglasses and place them carefully in the breast pocket of his jacket.

Richmond: Well...if you dress like a whore you should expect to be treated like a --

He notices the expression, somewhere between rage and disapproval, that has etched itself onto Charlotte’s features and thinks it better to not finish his sentence – instead choosing to crack a smile that seems to bear the message “What? I’m just kidding!”

Richmond: All fun and games aside – I’m sure you haven’t just chased me down for idle chit chat. Seeing as I’m ACW’s current HOT TOPIC I’m sure you have many probing questions for me!

Seeing her cue to ask her first question Charlotte brings the mic up to her mouth but Richmond cuts her off by blocking it’s progress.

Richmond: Jesus woman, let me finish!

...As I was saying, I’m sure you’ve got many probing questions you wish to fire my way BUT--

Like a school teacher making a point, Richmond holds his finger aloft to emphasize the “but”.

--first I must put a question to YOU!

Charlotte seems a little perplexed but Richmond simply nods and carries on talking.

Now, Charlotte, can you see my wonderful name on THIS--

He quickly digs into his inside pocket and produces a yellow piece of paper that has been screwed into a ball and thrusts it into Charlotte’s hands. She opens it up to reveal tonight’s card.

--piece of paper?! Can you see my name ANYWHERE on there?

Charlotte: No...

Richmond: EXACTLY! NO! And, if you would be so kind as to answer just one more question for me, WHY is that?!

Charlotte sighs, she’s heard it all before – pumped up egos who believe that the moment they step into the company they should be put straight to the top of the bill. She replies in a dull, uncaring tone with the same old answer she’s come used to hearing.

Charlotte: Because management don’t appreciate you, you deserve to be at the top because you’re just that damn good.

Richmond: NO!

*mumbling* well, I suppose...to a certain extent...

...but that is beside the point! There is one main reason, Charlotte, ONE thing that tells me a lot about this company!! It’s because of THE CHAIRMAN!

Charlotte: What? You’ve totally lost me – I thought you said it wasn’t about being underappreciated by management?

Richmond: It isn’t!

Charlotte: Then...what?

Richmond: The reason is plain to see if you look hard enough Charlotte. It’s RIGHT THERE in his name!

Charlotte: What? Gingerdude?!

Richmond: Exactly! ...GINGER!!

Charlotte looks utterly bewildered by this point and is looking at Richmond like he has totally lost it.

Charlotte: You’re not on the card tonight because Chairman Gingerdude...has ginger hair?!

Richmond: PRECISELY! Answer me this Charlotte, just answer me this – what is a ginger?!

Charlotte: Well it’s just people with a different hair--

Richmond: WRONG! I’ll tell you what being ginger means Charlotte. It is like a curse – being ginger makes you the lowest of the low, bottom of the pile. Being ginger means you’re hated more than fat people AND Canadians...COMBINED!! Ask anyone and I’m sure they’ll tell you – they’d MUCH rather have Osama Bin Laden as a house guest than a ginger!

Charlotte: I’m not sure what you’re trying to get at. What has the fact that Ginger is, well...ginger, got to do with you not being booked?

Richmond: Don’t you see? It’s got EVERYTHING to do with it! From an early age ginger people are tormented, teased and bullied – and rightly so. A ginger person will grow up filled with hate, hate that they will direct at anyone better looking and more successful than them, people like ME. Even worse than your ordinary gutter-swelling ginger is a ginger with actual power – if you’re unfortunate enough to stumble across one of those you’ve got a living nightmare on your hands!

Charlotte looks totally lost and, seeing this, Richmond decides to continue on with his rant.

A ginger with power will always seek to destroy those they are jealous of, it’s THAT simple. Let me put it this way – if “Gingerdude” had normal hair like myself, or you, things would be VERY different here in ACW!! Hunter as World Champion?! I DON’T THINK SO! – that marvellous piece of gold would be strapped firmly around the waist of The Worldbreaker!! And that Entertainment Title? Still in the possession of Mr Boring, Mr “I do my talking in the ring”, Mr “I’m a wrestler’s wrestler”...HELL NO! That baby would be WELDED to the massive shoulder of none other than Andrew Starr. Look back to Monday – BK London attacks that Flamingo fella, someone who isn’t exactly God’s gift to women, and Ginger TEARS HIM A NEW ONE! I’m sure you saw what happened to Starr – blindsided by that rat Hughes and were there ANY repercussions?! NO – because GiingerNuts has gotten himself in a flap because he’s jealous of Andrew Starr! And to top it all off? Who joins the best looking and well, simply DAMN BEST stable in wrestling today but ME! And old Carrot Top just can’t handle it so he refuses to put me in a match!! Now do you get it Charlotte? NOW do you understand the PREJUDICE at work?!

Charlotte pauses for a split second, flabbergasted by what she has just heard, before bringing the mic up to her mouth, yet before she can even manage to say “Well” Richmond has already glanced at his watch and cut her off.

Richmond: WOAH! Look at the time! Damn, Charlotte, you don’t half ask a lot of questions!

Charlotte looks utterly perplexed by the words coming out of Richmond’s mouth and once more attempts to respond but is cut off yet again.

No time for chit chat Charley, I’ve got--

Richmond quickly whips his sunglasses out of his pocket, in an extremely exaggerated manner, before slowly – and what he thinks is coolly – sliding them back onto his face.

--business to attend to.

Richmond smirks before turning and beginning to walk away, leaving Charlotte totally lost for words. Richmond pauses to say one last thing, looking back over his shoulder.

Richmond: Oh, and Charlotte?

Charlotte: *exasperated* ...yes?

Richmond: Ginger is going to find out – sooner rather than later – that MONEY does indeed TALK!!

Fade to Black

[BK London]

Segment: I've Never Been Much Of A Doubting Thomas But Nothing Breaks Like A Broken Promise (Credit: Hunter)

As the scene slowly fades in, the first image the fans lay eyes on is a long streak of blonde hair. One would think that they would relate this to any sort of female presence, but instead the fans instantly recognize this as being the back of Hunter's head. As the camera zooms out, the fans see him in his full form, slowly walking up a hill, occasionally stopping to take a breath. There is little on either side of him, and it appears as if he is in the middle of the countryside. The cameraman approaches him slowly and zooms in on his face as he continues to breathe with difficulty, until Hunter turns to him angrily. The cameraman quickly backs up as Hunter lifts himself up, flares his nostrils, and straightens out his back. After a moment, he quits this position and continues to hang lazily.

Hunter: You mind not pointing that thing at me every three seconds?

Cameraman: That's what she said.

Hunter stares straight at the cameraman with a sort of "you did NOT just say that" look.

Cameraman: ...well sorry, you set it up perfectly. I'd be a fool not to take the chance.

Hunter: Just...I...why do you even have it on right now? What interest is there for the fans to see me struggle up a hill?

Cameraman: Well you're only human, Hunter. There's nothing to be embarrassed about.

Hunter: Embarrassed?

He looks into the camera with some contempt.

Hunter: I'm not embarrassed. There's nothing to be embarrassed about you asshole. What the hell kind of story is there here? I'm going up a hill, and on the other side of it will be the lake. THEN you can turn the fucking thing on when I kick Jake's ass.

Cameraman: Actually, I'm pretty sure that the lake is after a few more hills.

Hunter: ...fuck that, no it's not.

Cameraman: Well I might be wrong about the hills, but I know it's still quite a while away.

Hunter: ...shut up, you're not helping.

Cameraman: I'm not---

Hunter shoots him a dirty look and he instantly shuts his mouth. There is a lengthy silence between them, until Hunter finally begins to walk up the hill again.

Hunter: How do you know so much about this place anyways? When we fly in here, we always pass through the East.

Cameraman: I come out here on my days off. It's rather relaxing and peaceful. There's nothing better than a few hours amongst the nature to relax oneself.

Hunter: Yeah, well...don't eat any moldy potatoes, okay?

The cameraman says nothing, prompting Hunter to do the classic "over your head" taunt. He proceeds up.

Hunter: Were you the same guy who was with me when we found the car?

Cameraman: Yeah. Didn't I say that already?

Hunter shrugs.

Hunter: Conceivably. But I don't remember such things. My mind's somewhere else, you know?

Cameraman: Right, well, there's the top of the hill. Ready to see even more of them?

Hunter: No. But I'm ready to see that lake.

Both men chuckle slightly, until they finally reach the top of the hill. The cameraman points the camera in the direction of the landscape over the hill, revealing a gorgeous shot of the surrounding area. It is covered in trees, wild grass, empty fields, and a hills, none larger than the one they currently stand atop. But no hill. The camera turns back to Hunter, whose face is completely lacking emotion. He groans loudly and for a lengthy period of time, and then slowly drops his head. There's very little to be said. Although Hunter always has the perfect summary for everything.

Hunter: Sonofabitch...

Fade Out

[BK London]

Match 3: Atomic Kitsune vs. Jon Taylor (Credit: Alex Richmond)

Alicia Laureano
Height: 5”7
Weight: 135lbs
Hometown: London, UK

Jon Taylor
Age: 30
Height: 6"2
Weight: 238lb
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

This is a big test for ACW’s current International Champion, “Mr. Wrestling”, as he faces off against Alicia Laureano – a former World Champion in her own right – in a non-title match. Both competitors are fan favourites, although Alicia seems to have more of the fans on her side – most likely due to her extremely long tenure here in ACW.

Bell Rings

The fast starts at a fast and furious pace, with Alicia having the better of the early going as she employs a “hit and run” tactic to prevent the master technician that is Jon Taylor from outwrestling her and being able to keep her grounded. This method proves to be extremely successful as Alicia is able to get a quick two-count after connecting with a Running Tornado DDT. However, this proves to be a second staying too close to Mr. Wrestling as he is able to hold Alicia in a Bodyscissors, the vice-like grip of his powerful legs preventing her from escaping as he crushes down on her ribcage.

Alicia struggles to break Taylor’s hold but when he finally relents he has her locked into a Headlock before she even has chance to react. Taylor keeps this hold locked on, successfully sapping Alicia’s energy until he feels confident enough to release it. The desired effect is obvious as Alicia’s movements aren’t quite as sharp as at the start of the match, and this plays right into Taylor’s hands as he is able to keep her on a short leash – hitting a sequence of high-powered moves to enable him to get on top of the bout. As Alicia kicks out at 2 for the third time in a very short period of time something snaps and she spins, connecting with a vicious kick to the face of Taylor.

Alicia capitalizes as Taylor stumbles backwards because of the sheer force of the strike by hitting a Monkey Flip that sends Taylor crashing back-first into the turnbuckle. Alicia kips up and climbs the turnbuckle, going for a Senton Bomb; however, Taylor is back on his feet much quicker than she anticipated – allowing him to charge and knock her off the top rope with a forearm shot. Alicia crumbles and Jon drags her into the centre of the ring, scoring a near-fall. Jon seems less than pleased that Alicia has kicked out again and drags her to her feet, setting her up for the Taylor Made – a move that will surely finish her off. Unfortunately for Taylor, Alicia is able to escape his hold and connect with a EMP. He crumbles to the ground and Alicia instantly rolls him up for the 1, 2, 3.

Winner: Alicia Laureano!!

[BK London]

Segment: Duckin’ The Misses

Credit: Jay Zero

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The scene slowly fades in to find Jay Zero walking down the hall way rolling his neck and shoulders, trying to get pumped up and prepare himself just a little bit more for his main event match up against long time rival Jason Freeman. With his title belt around his waist, both arms are free as he uses on hand to turn the handle of his locker room door once he reaches it. The door opens and he walks in, then quickly stops, surprised to see somebody in there.

Zero: Whoa----hey…. [/color]

Could it be? Could Nicholas Savich, the man who called Jay Zero out at Winter’s Discontent finally be here with his associate?

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Zero: --You’re back. [/color]

The camera slowly turns so that Jay Zero’s back is facing it in order to get a shot of inside the locker room. The person is then revealed to be none other than the lovely Stefanie Collins.

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Stefanie: Did you miss me? Hehe!

She gets up and walks towards Jay, greeting him with a big hug. A bit delayed, but Jay then decides to shoot a smile. Stefanie backs up and clears the straightened blond hair out of her face.

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Zero: How was the trip? [/color]

Stefanie: Oh it was really nice; the family’s all doing good.

Zero: Oh well that’s good… [/color]

There’s something in the air---Sniff sniff…could it be tension? No. Odor? Nah. That’s it! Awkwardness.

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Stefanie: Yeah, yeah. So..

Pause.

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Zero: So. [/color]

Jay’s eyes wander around the room and for several moments nothing is said between the two. Finally, Stefanie lets out a big sigh and breaks the ice.

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Stefanie: Why haven’t you called me?

Zero: What? [/color]

Stefanie: Why haven’t you talked to me at all?!

Zero: I—had [/color]

Stefanie: Seriously, were you trying to ignore me?

Zero: --But! [/color]

Stefanie: I can’t believe you right now!

Zero: Stef! [/color]

Jay can barely get any words out of his mouth before being hassled again.

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Zero: Stef, listen! I’ve had a lot of stuff on my mind lately and I’m just trying to clear them up! [/color]

Stefanie: Oh, so you’re trying to “clear me up” by not talking to me? Oh that is it! You are so—

Zero: No! No! No! Listen! [/color]

Before she lets the rest of her sentence out she pauses and then shuts her mouth and signals for him to plead his case.

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Zero: I mean I have things going on at home, things here…they all just pile up, y’know! As if I don’t have enough stress trying to cover my ass to keep this title, I have to deal with--- [/color]

Stefanie: - - - Managers?

Jay pauses. He thinks over what Stefanie is saying.

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Stefanie: Jay I don’t know about you, but I did my research on the guy.

Zero: I don’t need research. He’s a joke Stef. [/color]

Stefanie: Yeah? Well that’s not what all the politics say!

He gives her a look that suggests “Oh come on!”

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Zero: Politics? Stef that’s stupid! [/color]

Stefanie: Jay, things have changed since you worked back in Portland! He’s one of the top threats there!

Zero: Wait, wait. Are---are we talking about the same guy here?! Cause I think you’re talking about Savich and that doesn’t sound a damn thing like him! [/color]

Stefanie: Would you stop being so hard headed for one minute and just listen?! He’s been known to threaten people to get what he wants! If blackmail doesn’t work, he has his big “assailant” beat it out of them!

Zero: Stef, just listen. Savich has nothing on me, nor will he ever have anything on me! He showed up once, big deal! Way I see it, until he actually plants his own two feet down on ACW turf and looks me face to face, I’m not gonna lose any sleep over him OR his goon! But—I got a match with Freeman to get ready for. Coming up soon actually. [/color]

Jay walks over and grabs a can of hairspray, the one thing he came in here for.

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Zero: I’ll talk to you later then. Oh, we’re going out for drinks later. Wanna come? [/color]

Stefanie: With who? Andrew?

Zero: Yeah. [/color]

Stefanie: Will Kiss be there?

Zero: Yeah, of course. [/color]

Stefanie: Ehh, I think I’m gonna call it an early night then.

Jay looks up at her as she gives an innocent smile. Jay shakes his head and starts to stretch his arms out. Stefanie then walks towards him.

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Stefanie: Hey…sorry for getting on your case like that earlier. It’s just that I’ve had guys before that had their chance but then just let it slip right by. And-- well…I don’t want that to happen.

She smiles and so does Jay. Stefanie tries to move in for a kiss, but right at that time a ringing is heard. Jay quickly spins around and grabs his phone. He sees who it is and then turns to Stefanie.

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Zero: Dang, I gotta take this! I’ll see you after my match! ----Hello? [/color]

He begins walking off as he answers his phone. Stefanie is completely shocked at the fact that she just “missed” with a kiss and she’s left speechless until she finally just spits out…

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Stefanie: …Good luck…

The scene begins to fade out.

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