With Last Stand Wrestling only a little over two months old, there are factors coming into play that only affect a company at this stage. The fact is LSW has provided great entertainment for those fans who have turned and the spectacle of Unleashed crowned those who can stand at the top of the company as champions - but now, there are others who want their gold.

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LSW - As Good As Afternoon Delight!

The nine thousand fans inside the Mississippi Coast Coliseum jumps to their feet with cheers as "Sound of Madness" begins to blast out from the sound system installed within the arena. The noise for the relatively small gathering is that of a mass much louder and that is reflected in the faces of Eric Raper and Michael Barclay as the camera moves in on them.

Michael Barclay: Welcome to Biloxi, Mississippi, where these fans are threatening to blow the roof off this place.

Eric Raper: Guess that would be down to the shody workmanship?

Michael Barclay: I was refering more to the amount of noise that they are making.

Eric Raper: Potato, Po-tat-o.

Michael Barclay: Anyway, tonight we have got 4 great matches for you this evening including a title defence from Gabriel.

Eric Raper: Just what I like to hear, can't get through a show without some blood.

Michael Barclay: My guess is there will be some of that on show as he takes on Ronnie McNeil, who pushed Aaron Rodgers all the way last week.

Eric Raper: Before Demichelis destroyed them both.

Michael Barclay: That he did, and while I have heard McNeil to be understandably annoyed it is understood he is focussing on his match tonight.

Eric Raper: And I would hope so, Gabriel is no push over, he'll wipe the floor with him.

Michael Barclay: I guess we will have to wait and see on that one, but we also have the Prodigy Champion Sam Manson in action tonight as he will take on Sean Nosawa in a non-title match.

Eric Raper: Nosawa was an arrogant prick like last, I kind of like him though.

Michael Barclay: We will get another chance to get an opinion of him now as I have heard Kerin Atcher is backstage with him.

Scene goes to the backstage interview area where Kerin Atcher is shown standing.

Kerin Atcher: Ladies and gentlement, please welcome at this time...Sean Nosawa!

Sean walks into the scene with Andrew Donavan.

Sean Nosawa: Kerin are you not going to introduce my friend and advisor Andrew Donavan?

Kerin Atcher: Oh I'm sorry. And here is Andrew Donavan.

Sean Nosawa: That was not pure but whatever. So what do you want with me?

Kerin Atcher: Last week you signed a contract to work with LSW and this week you get the LSW Prodigy Champion, Sam Manson. What are you feeling right now?

Sean Nosawa: I am feeling a little tired. Had a long night last night but for tonight, I am ready to go. My debut is against a champion here in LSW. That should be some motivation for me go out and show everyone here in ass backwards Mississippi, that I am the greatest to step in the ring.

Kerin Atcher: The greatest? We havent even seen you perform yet. Don't you think you are way over your head?

Sean Nosawa: No. I am the greatest and that's all to it. Are you going to tell me otherwise?

Kerin Atcher: I think I am through with you.

Sean looks her up and down.

Sean Nosawa: I may not be done with you. I'll hook up with you later.

Sean winks at her while leaving. Kerin has a disgusted look on her face.

Kerin Atcher: Not by a long shot. Anyway let's get to the arena.

The scene cuts back to the desks of Raper and Barclay.

Eric Raper: Kerin is mine! I don't like him.

Michael Barclay: Kerin is yours? You have ownership over every LSW woman?

Eric Raper: Ah, don't fret. You can have them when I have finished.

Michael Barclay: Not sure I like the idea of that.

Eric Raper: What you trying to say?

Michael Barclay: What I am saying is we should get to the first match of the evening.

Eric Raper: Next up we have the match between Matthews Triggs and Aaron Rodgers.

Michael Barclay: This should be an interesting one, both men are hotly tipped to be next in line for shots at the Prodigy and World Titles respectively - however, both of them is in need for a win here tonight.

Eric Raper: Aaron Rodgers has put in some good performances, I guess, but has been on the losing side every week.

Michael Barclay: Well, he drew last week.

Eric Raper: I meant he hasn't won a match yet, dick.

Michael Barclay: And against him in Matthew Triggs who has is doubters in the locker room.

Eric Raper: A lot of voices saying they are more deserving a shot at the Prodigy Title than he is.

Michael Barclay: A win tonight though could silence all those whispers.

Eric Raper: A lose could seriously enhance them.

Michael Barclay: That's enough speculation, let's get to the action in the ring and Denika Andersen.

Singles Match
Matthew Triggs Vs. Aaron Rodgers

Denika Andersen: Ladies and Gentlemen the following match is scheduled for one fall and will be overseen by LSW referee Steve Posey. Making his way to the ring...

The arena fills with darkness before red spotlights begins to shine from the stage, the arena roof and then around into the crowd as "Shock of the Lightning" plays over the sound system.

Denika Andersen: ...Hailing from Manchester, England and weighing 229 lbs...please welcome Matthew Triggs.

Appearing at the top of the ramp, a smiling Matthew Triggs stands, holding both of his arms in the air, inviting the crowd to witness his prime physical shape. As he drops his arms, fireworks explode into the roof of the arena, and the lights are raised up.

Michael Barclay: Triggs looks set for this one.

Eric Raper: Let's if he is still the same once he reaches the ring.

The strobe lights continue to flash as he stands at the top of the ramp, about to set off down towards the ring but he is clattered from behind as Aaron Rodgers comes charging out from behind the stage curtain. Rodgers - a steel chair in his hand - to cracks Triggs across the back of the head to send him crashing down on the ramp way.

Eric Raper: Yeah, lets get this shit rolling.

Michael Barclay: Aaron Rodgers deciding to bypass his entrance the to steal an advantage.

Eric Raper: This is brilliant.

Michael Barclay: Surely Steve Posey is going to disqualify him?

Eric Raper: Techincally the match has not started yet, the bell has not gone.

Michael Barclay: Ok, so ring the bell then disqualify him.

Eric Raper: Stop being a kill joy.

Aaron Rodgers throws his arms up into the air to raptures of boo's as he stands above Matthews Triggs who is getting back to his feet. Rodgers walks up to him, ramming him in the ribs with the top of the chair. With Triggs doubled over, Rodgers throws the chair on the ramp behind Triggs before grabbing him to deliver a quickfire Russian legsweep onto the chair.

Michael Barclay: If this continues Triggs is going to be too battered once they get in the ring.

Eric Raper: I think that is the general idea.

Michael Barclay: An effective game plan I guess.

Triggs clutches at his head and neck as Rodgers is confronted by the ref who has up from the ring to order him to get into the squared circle. Aaron Rodgers is clearly not impressed by this and steps forward towards Steve Posey. instanly Posey steps back, obviously concerned of a confrontation.

Michael Barclay: I wouldn't get in the way of Rodgers this evening. He seems set on recording his first LSW victory.

Eric Raper: There is more of an edge to him tonight. I must say, starting to like him a bit more.

Michael Barclay: Honestly, give someone a weapon and they are half way to being your biggest idol.

Eric Raper: Not quite, I just think it just adds something extra to their style.

Michael Barclay: Usually an increased chance of blood.

Rodger leans down to grab the head of Matthew Triggs but the ref moves in once again, grabbing Rodgers on the arm as he attempts to lift Triggs.

Eric Raper: That can't be a good move.

Aaron Rodgers does not react well, as he takes the head of the ref to throw him to the side - considering the height of the ramp though the ref goes off the side of the ramp and over into the fans where he collapses in a heap.

Michael Barclay: Ok attacking your opponent is one thing, but you can't start taking out the refs.

Eric Raper: I think he just did.

Casually brushing off his attack on the ref, Rodgers turns his attention back to Triggs as he once again reaches down to pick him up. Slowly Triggs rises and takes a shot from Rodgers that sends him stumbling backwards, but he quick to retaliate as he moves towards Aaron Rodgers to deliver a European uppercut that catches Rodgers so sweetly he instantly falls back on the rampway.

Michael Barclay: Was that a closed fist?

Eric Raper: It certainly looked that way.

Michael Barclay: Triggs taking offense to the way Rodgers wanted to start this match.

Triggs takes a moment to compose himself before getting to his feet and grabbing the chair that Rodgers had previously been using. As Triggs grabs the chair and swings it up in the air, ready to hit Rodgers the bell suddenly rings.

Eric Raper: What the hell?

Michael Barclay: Roger Humphries is down here at ringside.

Eric Raper: Where on Earth did he come from?

Michael Barclay: I don't know but it seems as if he has started this match.

With the match now started, Triggs seems unsure of whether to hit Rodgers or not - worried about disqualification. That thought soon leaves his mind though as he lashes the chair down across the face of Aaron Rodgers.

Eric Raper: Rodgers' nose just exploded.

Michael Barclay: There is certainly a lot of blood on his face now.

Triggs looks down at Rodgers, blood all over his face and quickly darts off down the ramp towards the ring.

Eric Raper: What is he doing?

Matthew Triggs slides into the ring as Roger Humphries enters from the other side. Humphries steadies himself as he gets to his feet before beginning to count Aaron Rodgers out.

Michael Barclay: Matthew Triggs is going to try and get the quick win here.

Eric Raper: What a coward.

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Michael Barclay: Aaron Rodgers is out of this. He has blood pouring from his nose and this will be a big dent in his plans for a World Title shot.

Eric Raper: Hell, people are saying Triggs don't deserve his shot so how can you deserve one when you lose to him?

Michael Barclay: That question remains to be answered.

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Denika Andersen: Here is your winner via count out...Matthew Triggs.

WINNER: Matthew Triggs

Michael Barclay: Well that's it for this match.

Eric Raper: A let down in my opinion.

Michael Barclay: The start promised so much, but Triggs looked to get the win quickly.

Eric Raper: And cheated the victory.

Michael Barclay: Not sure you could call it cheating but I can see your point.

Eric Raper: I wonder what is going to happen for the titles now?

Michael Barclay: I have no idea.

The cameras cut to the image of The Ripper and Nympheta talking backstage in their locker room.

The Ripper: Last week I defeated a whole tag team called Perfectly Perfect Duo. What that means is that Im officially the greatest tag wrestler in LSW today. How do I work that out? The answer is very simple because at the PPV PPD won their match against AKA they automatically became the team to beat and I beat them taken away their thunder. However now that Im the best tag wrestler in this company its time for me to move on and become something bigger. I want to be the best wrestler in a division. The only question is what one? Well lets just say that the answer will be announced soon.

Nympheta: See the fact of the matter is we dont have to like him however our doctor has given us so much. He gave us the announcement that The Ripper and I are really family and hes told us that we have access to other members of the asylum where Doctor Edward Stevens works. What does that mean? It means that were going to go to the asylum and were going to see who we can work with the most.

The Ripper: With that in mind weve got another idea for the people. I want a match next week. However I dont want a handicap match, I dont want a triple threat. No I want a one on one singles match. Just so I can show what I really can do to one person instead of two.

Nympheta: No what we can do to one person. Speaking of which maybe I should get a new toy. Just for the occasion.

The scene slowly fades back to the commentary desk.

Eric Raper: Those two are just fucking wierd. There is no other way to put it.

Michael Barclay: So I take it Nympheta is not on your wish list?

Eric Raper: That one, is definately yours!

Michael Barclay: Thanks, but I think I'll pass and stick with the wife.

Eric Raper: You do that.

Michael Barclay: How about we get away from the personal stuff and get to our second match of this evening.

Eric Raper: Wanting to get away form talking about the ugly wife?

Michael Barclay: You just know no boundaries, lets get to Denika Andersen for the introductions.

Singles Match
Sam Manson Vs. Sean Nosawa

Denika Andersen: The following match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, in his very first match at LSW, he is Sean Nosawa.

The arena goes black.

"Cut My Life Into Pieces.
This Is My Last Resort."

The music continues as the arena is now red with lights throughout the arena. Sean comes from behind the curtain with a sleeveless robe on with Japanese writing on the side and "American Dragon" on the back. He is with his advisor, Andrew Donavan by his side. As the he continues to the ramp strobes of white lights blend in to the red as the guitar riffs of the song play. He reaches the ring steps and let Terry go up first and get in the ring. Sean then slowly go up the steps as he looks out at the crowd booing with some cheering for him. He gets in the ring and goes to his corner and climbs to the second rope and begins talking to the crowd. He gets down and bounces in his corner getting ready for the match. His advisor is now on the outside on the apron talking to him. The music stops and the arena is now to its normal lighting and he is waiting for is opponent.

Eric Raper: I tell you this guy knows a thing or two about how to make an entrance.

Michael Barclay: But does he know anything about wrestling. Hes got his hands full with the prodigy champ, Sam Manson here tonight.

Denika Andersen: And his opponent, weighing in at 200 pounds, he is the Prodigy Champion, Sam Manson!

"Are you ready" by Creed begins playing over the PS system as the fans begin to cheer. Sam Manson walks out from behind the curtain as the cheers grow louder. He walks down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans on the way down, he moves around the ringside area slapping hands with the fans before climbing onto the crowd barrier and posing while facing the cheering fans. He jumps off the crowd barrier and slides under the bottom rope. Inside the ring he climbs to the middle turnbuckle and poses once again for the fans before the music fades out.

Michael Barclay: Now this will be an interesting one.

Ding, Ding, Ding.

The two meet up in the middle of the ring, and grab a hold of each other. Nosawa is whipped into the ropes and on his way back Manson gives him a hard shoulder block, sending him to the ground. Manson pulls Nosawa up and whips him again into the ropes, and is given a back body drop. Nosawa is send to the ground but gets back up quickly, running at Manson. But Manson doubles over, looking for another back body drop which Nosawa counters, driving his knee into Mansons face. Manson is still on his feet as Nosawa sends several right hands to Manson, sending him into the corner. Nosawa backs up to the middle of the ring where he takes off looking for a huge splash into Manson, but Manson moves and Nosawa gets a face full of turnbuckle, and is floored by Manson and a huge clothesline.

Michael Barclay: Both men are going back and forth in this one, they really look to be quite evenly matched.

Eric Raper: This could spell trouble for Manson. This is the first time anyones ever seen Sean Nosawa in the ring, so you have to believe that he has a bag full of tricks up his sleeves.

It doesnt take long before Nosawa is back on his feet but he is trapped in the corner as Manson goes to work, sending hard lefts and rights to the face of Nosawa who has trouble defending himself. The ref eventually breaks it up, but not before Manson can get a cheep thumb to the eye. This only infuriates Nosawa as he goes for what looks like a spear, only to be put in a devastating looking full body headlock. Manson keeps the pressure, but Nosawa manages to get a foot on the ropes, breaking the hold. Both men get up at the same time as Nosawa sends a big right hand to the face of Manson, who comes back with a shot of his own. But Nosawa wins out as he sends two more big right hands to the face of Manson, and then drops him with a drop kick to the face.

Eric Raper: Nosawa speed is really working to his advantage in this match.

Michael Barclay: Isnt it though, theres no stopping this guy.

Manson pulls himself up but is met right away with an uppercut from hell. Manson is on his heels as Nosawa grabs Manson and hits him with a belly to belly suplex. Nosawa grabs a hold of Manson, pulling him up, whips him into the ropes, and drops him again with a sidewalk slam. Manson is now on the ground as Nosawa continues the punishment, kicking him in the chest and head. Eventually Manson has to roll out of the ring to escape the shots. He thinks hes safe until Nosawa comes out of no where with a corkscrew up and over the top rope, taking both he and Manson out.

Michael Barclay:: That will take the wind right out of you.

Nosawa picks himself up slowly and then he picks up a dazed Manson and puts him over his shoulder and rams his face into the steel post. Manson now looks a little dazed from the shot as he holds his forehead and Nosawa jumps up and runs across the ring apron only to jump off and give a huge clothesline to Manson. Nosawa is quick to get up, and whips Manson into the steel stairs. Nosawa grabs Manson and rolls him back in the ring, going for the pin.

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Kick out.

Eric Raper: Nosawa needs to continue the punishment if he wants to win his first match.

Michael Barclay: Well hes in control now.

Nosawa is the first to make his way up as he picks up Manson and whips him into the turnbuckle. He goes again for the big splash that he was looking for before, and this time connects. Manson is trying to make his way out of the corner but Nosawa traps him in there, sending a hard side kick to Mansons side and then setting him up on the top rope.

Michael Barclay: I dont like the looks of this.

Nosawa begins to climb the ropes himself, and takes off with a big hurricanranna off the top rope that takes Manson flying into the middle of the ring. Nosawa goes for the pin.

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Eric Raper: That close to beating the Prodigy champion.

Michael Barclay: It doesnt get any closer.

Nosawa can barely believe it. He shakes his head before making his way up and kicking Sam hard in the side of the head. Manson tries to use the ropes to make his way up, but Nosawa again kicks him in the side of the head. Just as it looks like Manson wont be able to make his way up, he ducks down and hits Nosawa with a low blow.

Michael Barclay: That low blow was a cheap shot.

Eric Raper: It got the job done.

Manson jumps up and drives his knee into the base of Nosawa spine. Nosawa holds his back in pain as Manson picks him up sending a few chops to his chest and dropping him with a swinging neck breaker. Nosawa attempts to get up, making it to one knee, as Manson hits Nosawa with a huge DDT. Manson gets up and goes to the turnbuckle, heading up on top. He takes off, looking for an elbow dive, but hits nothing but mat as Nosawa moved out of the way. Nosawa is now up as Manson is too, holing his elbow. Nosawa takes Manson down with a Full Nelson Slam, as Manson hits the ground hard.

Michael Barclay: After that high risk maneuver by Manson, we might see Nosawa in control now.

Eric Raper: Well thats why they call it a high risk. If you can pull it off your one step closer to winning the match. But if you miss it, well, then your in trouble. Just as Manson is finding out here.

Manson makes his way up and is whipped into the ropes, ducking the big boot by Nosawa as he comes back. But he can not escape the spine buster that comes shortly after, bringing him hard to the ground. Nosawa picks Manson up and whips him into the turnbuckle so hard that Manson goes in chest first, and Nosawa drop kicks him even further into it. As Nosawa gets up he grabs a hold of Manson and takes him down with a reverse DDT. Nosawa rolls out of the ring and takes Manson and drapes half of his body off the apron, elbowing him in the chest and face. Nosawa looks under the ring, and grabs a chair, looking to bash it over Mansons body. But the ref intervenes, taking the chair from Nosawa as Nosawa starts to verbally assault the ref. After getting nothing resolved Nosawa looks to head back in the ring, but Manson is no where in sight until Nosawa sees him in a mid suicide dive that takes out both him and the Ref.

Michael Barclay: Look at the carnage that lays outside.

Eric Raper: You can tell that both these men want the win so bad.

Michael Barclay: And at this point, its anyones ball game.

Manson and Nosawa make it to their feel at the same time. They start to exchange right hands, but Nosawa starts to win out, and he kicks Manson in the gut, and follows up with a scoop slam. Nosawa grabs a hold of the chair, and just as Manson makes his way up, he toss the chair to Manson in which Manson holds the chair in front of his face, and then Nosawa bounces off the ropes and hits Manson with a Yakuza kick, driving the chair into Manson face. Nosawa slides the chair out of the ring, and locks in the Triangle choke, forcing Manson to tap out.

WINNER: Sean Nosawa

Michael Barclay: I cant believe that this is the way this match ends.

Eric Raper: But look at this, Nosawas not breaking the hold!

Nosawa still has the triangle choke locked in hard as he refuses the break the hold. The ref continually calls for the bell but to no avail. Finally, after Nosawa feels like hes had enough, he breaks the hold and starts to parade around the ring. Manson holds his arm in pain as Nosawa continues the assault, kicking Manson while hes down and getting in his face.

Michael Barclay: This is enough.

Nosawa picks up Manson turning him upside down and looking for the Kiss of the Dragon, when all of a sudden Fort Minors remember the name hits the PA system. Nosawa drops Manson as Gabriel comes running to the ring.

Michael Barclay: Here comes Gabriel! My God here comes Gabriel!

Eric Raper: What the hell is he doing here?

Michael Barclay: Manson and Gabriel talked a lot about respect the other week, so hes got to be coming down because he respects Manson and doesnt want to see this happen to him.

Both Gabriel and Nosawa start exchanging right hands but Gabriel starts to win out, being the fresher opponent as he bounces off the ropes and hits Nosawa with a clothesline. Nosawa makes his way up but is immediately grabbed by Gabriel as he whips Nosawa into the ropes and as he comes back, Gabriel gives Nosawa a back body drop. But Nosawa lands side ways on the fall, and he immediately grabs his shoulder as he rolls out of the ring and starts to head up the entrance ramp. Both he and Gabriel stair each other down until Nosawa goes into the back.

Michael Barclay: Gabriel has taken out Nosawa and the LSW rookie looks hurt - but it maybe too late for Sam Manson as he looks in a far worse condition.

Eric Raper: Gabriel is obviously big on the respect thing then.

Michael Barclay: I guess he is, but it begs the question if Sam Manson is going to be alright.

Eric Raper: He definately took a beating.

Michael Barclay: I just hope he is ok.

Eric Raper: Just another punk.

Michael Barclay: Maybe in your eyes but he is growing a good following in LSW.

"First Class Citizen" begins to blast over the P.A as Anton Steele emergies from behind the gorilla curtain, wearing a black suit with a white tie and a microphone in his hand, looks around then makes his way down the ramp with a cocky smile on his face and his eyes focused on the ring, walks up the steel steps and stands on the apron, once again looking at the crowd but this time looks at them with a look of distain on his face. He suddenly turns away from them, makes his way into the ring and immediately begins to speak...

Anton Steele: Listen up, right now i'm not out here for you idiots but something of alittle more importance...to talk about Matthew Trigg and the Prodigy Title. For the last few weeks, I have watched as everyone in this company has just stood by while Matthew Triggs has gotten a free ride to the Prodigy Title Shot but you wanna know what the pathetic thing is? The fact that Matthew Triggs beat two men that never should of been apart of the match in the first place.

The crowd begins to boo as Anton Steele just stands there with a big smile then continues

Anton Steele: Matthew Triggs, you are the biggest disgrace that exists in Last Stand Wrestling and with you going for the Prodigy Title, all that can result from that is the title being reduced to nothing, hell...just look at me, this is my first week here and I already deserve the shot more then you...

Before Anton Steele can finish his sentance "Party Hard" by Andrew WK begins to play out as Axl Dempsey makes his way out to the top of the ramp way holding a microphone of his own.

Axl Dempsey: Wow, wow, fucking wow there Anton. You think you can just walk into a company like LSW, disrespect our fans and then start demanding title matches? Maybe that's how it works in whatever backward land you crawled out of, but here in LSW you have to earn your chances...and I am far further up the ladder towards the Prodigy Title than you are.

Anton Steele: Yo...

Axl Dempsey: Hold up, I haven't finished yet. You can talk shit about Matthew Triggs all night long, but the fact of the matter is that it will not be him facing Sam Manson for that Prodigy Title - it will be me.

Anton Steele: You seem to think very highly of yourself, but you are no more a threat to me that someone like Triggs. You think you are worthy of the title shot, then I'll happily take you out on my way to get it.

Axl Dempsey: That's fine by me mate, as soon as I have taken out Triggs - your next on the list.

"Party Hard" begins to play out as well and a cheer goes up as the likeable Axl Dempsey disappears behind the stage curtain once again.

Michael Barclay: Anton Steele definately has a lot of faith in his own ability.

Eric Raper: We seem to have a few people like that, lets hope it's not all talk.

Michael Barclay: Nosawa proved that he is not all talk after his introduction into LSW, Steele could have the same impact.

Eric Raper: We will wait and see what Brandz has planned now.

Michael Barclay: He of course, is the only one who knows exactly what is planned for LSW.

Eric Raper: well, not exactly - you can never predict things when you have livewires, like we do, on the roster.

Michael Barclay: Right now we are heading to the Hardcore Match.

Eric Raper: Yeah, what I have been waiting for all night.

Michael Barclay: This will be Gabriel's 2nd offical defence.

Eric Raper: but he ahs suffered the odd attack on the street.

Michael Barclay: Lets see if he can stand up to the challenge of Ronnie McNeil.

Hardcore Match
LSW Hardcore Title
Gabriel (c) Vs. Ronnie McNeil

Denika Andersen: The following contest is for the LSW HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP! Introducing first, the challenger...

The crowd pops, some cheers, mostly booing, as "SWC" by Murs begins to play. As the song moves into the opening verse, Ronnie steps out from behind the curtain as he just stands there in his hooded vest, hood over his head, bouncing from side to side

Denika Andersen: From Birmingham, Alabama and weighing in at 262lbs....RONNIE McNEIL!

"It's war and peace, it's more than beef
Must uphold the call you swore to keep
It's life and death, it's blood and sweat
We fight for love, and respect
It's man to man, it's hand to hand
You make your fist, You take your stand
Prepare to throw down whenever it go down
Under pressure, don't fold, man, hold your ground"

Ronnie slowly walks up the ring steps, and steps through the ropes. He then stands on the middle rope, holding one arm above him, before stepping down, and leaning over in a corner.

"You got your pride and I got mine
It's all out war when you cross that line
Yeah!"

He takes the hood from off his head, then takes the vest off completely, tossing it to the floor, awaiting the beginning of the match.

Denika Andersen: And his opponent....

The lights go dim, and the stage is flooded with a dark blue as #Remember the name# hits the PA system.

Denika Andersen: Weighing in at 245lbs and from Miami, Florida. He is the LSW Hardcore champion... GABRIEL!

Gabriel emerges through the back in a long leather coat, stopping at the ramp and kisses his two fingers, touches his head, his heart, and then points his index finger to the sky. Gabriel acknowledges the fans as he makes his way slowly down the ramp, and roles in the ring. Gabriel bounces off the ropes a few times before handing his leather coat the ref, and stands, waiting for his opponent.

Eric Raper: Now this is going to be something special.

Michael Barclay: I have to agree. These two men have been sizing each other up for awhile now. Time to see who is better.

Eric Raper: Hardcore style! ... Wait. That sounds really wrong.

Michael Barclay: What doesn't sound wrong coming out of your mouth?

Rick Martinez is holding up the Hardcore title but neither wrestler is looking at it, their eyes are locked on each other. The bell rings and they explode towards each other each laying into the other with stiff right hands. McNeil seems to have the better of Gabriel forcing him backwards until he ducks under his fist and whips him across the ring. Gabriel follows right behind him and clotheslines him over the top rope sending him to the floor. McNeil lands hard on his elbow but Gabriel doesn't miss a step. He climbs out of the ring and onto the apron before leaping off and connecting with a elbow.

Eric Raper: Damn this match JUST started and already Gabriel is putting him body on the line!

Michael Barclay: The stakes are high it's not surprising that Gabriel is just going to lay it all out there to keep the title wrapped around his waist.

Gabriel is holding his ribs but tries to stand using the crowd barrier as support. McNeil is shaking out his head on his hands and knees. Gabriel slowly makes him way over to him and plants a kick into his abdomen. McNeil groans and Gabriel kicks again and again, before picking him up and rolling him back into the ring. McNeil is back on his hands and knees crawling across the mat as Gabriel climbs in after him. He grabs his foot and pulls him back, but McNeil lashes out with his other foot catching Gabriel in the knee. He stumbles and McNeil flips over getting to his knees before launching himself forward spearing Gabriel down to the mat. Gabriel cracks the back of him head on the mat and looks dazed as McNeil stands pulling him up and whipping him into the turnbuckle. He starts stomping him down with kicks to him legs and stomach. Gabriel falls to the mat again and McNeil uses his foot and starts chocking him out on the ropes.

Michael Barclay: McNeil isn't just going to sit back and let Gabriel run this match.

Eric Raper: Of course not! The guy has one of the biggest chips I have ever seen on his shoulder. He wants to show the world just how good he really is.

Michael Barclay: Getting a win over Gabriel would certainly lift his flag up there.

Gabriel is gasping for air trying to force McNeil's foot off him throat with no luck. He finally relents and slides out of the ring. Gabriel crawls away from the corner choking as McNeil fishes out a steel chair from under the ring and tosses it over the ropes. He also sets up a table on the outside before sliding back in and heading towards Gabriel. He pulls him up to him feet but Gabriel catches him off guard with a full on head butt across the bridge of his nose. McNeil staggers backwards dropping the chair and Gabriel nails a double arm DDT.

Michael Barclay: First blood to Gabriel, McNeil's nose is bleeding. I think he has broken it.

Eric Raper: They don't lie when they say Gabriel is hard headed.

Michael Barclay: .....

Eric Raper: Get it? Hard headed?

Michael Barclay: Yeah I get it. Not sure if you do however....

Gabriel gets up rubbing at the red mark of McNeil's boot that is stamped raw across his throat. He sees McNeil cradling his neck as blood trickles out of his nose. Breathing hard he looks around the ring and spots the steel chair. He walks over to it and picks it up looking at it intensely.

Eric Raper: What is he waiting for! Just smash him with it! Hit him while hes' down!

Michael Barclay: He seems to be having second thoughts.

McNeil is on his knees and then stands with his back to Gabriel and still he doesn't move. He staggers around finally turning towards him and stopping dead in his tracks. He looks at the chair then into Gabriel's eyes again as a strange stand off occurs.

Eric Raper: HIT HIM!

Michael Barclay: What is he waiting for?

Eric Raper: I have NO idea.

Gabriel and McNeil are still staring at each other when McNeil finally walks up to him and slaps his chest as if egging Gabriel on. A dark scowl crosses the champions face as he swings back and moves to bring the chair down on the skull of his opponent but McNeil ducks and moves at the last second. Gabriel turns and McNeil kicks him in the stomach causing him to drop the chair. He drives a hard elbow into Gabriel's neck and positions him for Flawless

Michael Barclay: Gabriel is in trouble here!

Eric Raper: Thank you captain obvious!

Gabriel knows whats coming and somehow manages to squirm out of McNeil's grip. He pushes him away and McNeil tries to build up momentum by hitting the far ropes and charging at him. Quickly Gabriel picks up the chair and with a wide arching swing he rears back and connects with McNeil's head as he rushes back towards him. There is a sicking crunch as skull meets metal and McNeil drops to the mat motionless.

Michael Barclay: Gabriel just hit a home run using McNeil's skull as the baseball!

Eric Raper: Well he did ask him to hit him...

Michael Barclay: Gabriel with the cover!

...One!!!

...Two!!!

Kick out by McNeil! Gabriel is astounded and quickly tries to cover him again.

...One!!!

...Two!!!

Kick out! Weaker, but still was there.

Eric Raper: Okay... Can somebody please tell me how he's kicking out of that?

Michael Barclay: With what's on the line out there tonight, I'm not really surprised.

Gabriel stands and pulls McNeil to his feet. His knee gives way and he almost falls to the mat, but Gabriel catches him and nails a DDT that just misses the steel chair. Gabriel tries for another cover.

...One!!!

Kickout. Gabriel backs off and rethinks him plan, watching as McNeil starts to stir and finally gets to his feet. Gabriel moves in grappling up with him. He tries to lift him up for a suplex but McNeil shifts his weight and blocks Gabriel's attempt. Gabriel tries again and McNeil shifts again this time lifting Gabriel up off the mat and dropping him back with a suplex. Gabriel is quick to him feet again but McNeil is still struggling, the chair shot taking it's toll. Gabriel pulls McNeil up and whips him into the turnbuckle, he bounces off the steel hard and staggers away holding onto the ropes. Gabriel charges looking for a clothesline but McNeil just drops to the mat pulling down the rope and sending Gabriel to the mats below.

Michael Barclay: Quick thinking by McNeil that time. Gabriel landed face first!

Eric Raper: I think he knocked himself out. He isn't moving.

McNeil is looking down at Gabriel who is deadly still. He leans back against the turnbuckle trying to catch his breath before sliding out of the ring and pulling Gabriel to his feet and whips him into the ring apron. Gabriel groans, hitting hard before falling right back to the floor. McNeil just pulls him up and looks for Thunderstruck. Gabriel manages to slip away but McNeil just turns round and floors him again with a right hand.

Michael Barclay: And I thought Gabriel rung McNeil's bell. That fall has taken it's toll on the champion.

Eric Raper: He's barely able to stand. McNeil needs to take advantage of this if he wants to become the champ!

McNeil pulls Gabriel up once more and rolls him into the ring, he follows behind and picks up the steel chair and starts raining down shots all over him body. Head, back legs arms nothing is safe. He finally discards the chair and pulls Gabriel up and hits the magic city driver however, immediately on impact Gabriel manages to roll right out of the ring much to McNeil's despair. He follows him and finds Gabriel almost under the ring. He pulls him out and tries for the pin.

...One!!!

...Two!!!

Gabriel is reaching under the ring and pulls out the first thing he can grab, a lead pipe. He smashes the pipe into the back of McNeil's head breaking up the pin. McNeil cries out in pain as Gabriel tries to crawl away.

Michael Barclay: This is getting brutal. They are just trying to beat each other into submission.

Eric Raper: What where you expecting? It's a freaking HARDCORE match for crying out loud.

McNeil grabs Gabriel by the foot halting his escape and pulls him up rolling him back into the ring. Gabriel manages to stand and the two meet in the center of the ring once more. Gabriel seems out of gas and collapses into McNeil almost falling back down to the mat. McNeil tries to position him in a grapple but Gabriel shakes him off taking him down to the mat and grabbing his legs. Twisting round he locks in the Dough Boy and McNeil is stranded in the middle of the ring, Gabriel leans back in the hold but still looks a little woozy. McNeil is struggling and fighting, finally managing to reach round and grab Gabriel's leg tripping him up and breaking the hold. Gabriel crumples to the mat once more and McNeil just uses this chance to wrap the champion up in a ankle lock. Gabriel is in obvious pain and too weak to force him way out of the hold. Sweat is pouring off McNeil as he wrenches in the hold, leaning back really putting the pressure on.

Michael Barclay: This is it... Gabriel is too out of it to survive this.

Eric Raper: He can fight out of it! Come on Gabriel!

Martinez is asking Gabriel if he wants to submit but he just ignores him. His head drops on the mat as he screams out in pain which just causes McNeil to clench in even more. Gabriel looks about ready to tap, but instead of doing so he slowly starts to crawl towards the ropes. The fans are going crazy as against all the pain flowing though him body Gabriel crawls to the place he sees as him only refuge, the ropes. After what feels like an eternity Gabriel finally makes the ropes but it is little hope. There are no rules and the referee doesn't force McNeil to break the hold. Gabriel cries out grabbing the rope shaking it trying to block out the pain but it doesn't seem to be working, McNeil screams for him to tap but Gabriel point blank refuses. McNeil realizes that Gabriel is never going to submit to him and so breaks the hold as Gabriel slides out of the ring to the outside.

Eric Raper: Why did he stop?! Gabriel was seconds from tapping!

Michael Barclay: I doubt that, Gabriel has come to far to just give up now.

McNeil rolls out of the ring and pulls Gabriel over to the ring steps. He tries to make him stand, but his legs give way and he falls back down to the floor. McNeil tries again and the same thing happens. Frustrated he walks over to the steps and picks them up himself and carries them over to Gabriel, dropping them on his legs. He rolls him back into the ring for the cover.

...One!!!

...Two!!!

Kick out. McNeil keeps on him, pulling Gabriel up and trying for another Thunderstruck, but Gabriel falls down to his knees again. McNeil screams out in frustration and moves to pull Gabriel up again but this time the champion adjusts slightly and manages to hook McNeil's head and roll him up in a surprise pin.

...One!!!

...Two!!!

McNeil is kicking his legs and manages to kick out at the last moment.

Michael Barclay: I thought that was it!

Eric Raper: Gabriel almost ninja'ed the match away right there!

Gabriel tries to stand but his legs won't cooperate and he stumbles into the ropes. McNeil comes up behind him and tries to connect with another suplex, but Gabriel throws a wild elbow that connects right in McNeil's face which buys him sometime as McNeil staggers backwards. Gabriel turns and tries to go for Fall from Grace. McNeil panics and backs away before grabbing a hold of Gabriel's head and trying to hooking him up for another suplex. Thinking fast however, Gabriel lashes out and connects with a kick to McNeil's stomach. He doubles over and Gabriel latches on and from nowhere nails the Fall From Grace! He slumps to the floor and crawls over for the pin.

...One!!!

...Two!!!

...Three!!!

Denika Andersen: Here is your winner and STILL LSW Hardcore champion... Gabriel!

WINNER: Gabriel

Michael Barclay: Well I'll be damned!

Eric Raper: What a battle! Both these guys looked great and just gave it their all. Best of all there was blood and a lot of it!

With the match over and another successful defence Gabriel is resting crouched against the ropes of the ring. He holds the title up slightly to the fans cheers. McNeil looks on clearly bothered he lost the match as he looks on at Gabriel.

Voice: Hardcore...not in reality.

The voice comes over the PA system in the arena, distracting both Gabriel and McNeil as they look towards the curtains expecting someone to appear. Vincent Demichelis arrives through the crowd climbing onto the apron slowly and carefully. Gabriel carries on looking towards the curtains, Vincent adds a cuff to the middle rope before latching onto his left arm and pulling him towards him, with a quick forearm to the face of Gabriel, he cuffs him leaving him defenceless. Vincent jumps away from the apron, pulling his World Title off his waist and placing it over his shoulder.

Vincent Demichelis: So hardcore now arent you? Seriously what will you do...I have the key. Unless I say so, you dont go anywhere...unless I make it happen...youre fucked!

Vincent laughs before looking at McNeil, who after the attack of last week looks ready to jump at Vincent Demichelis.

Vincent Demichelis: What? Dont jump at me boy...last week was purely what had to be done...dont take it personally, even if it was...consider what is cuffed to the ropes a pure gift, an apology...but really Im not sorry. But heres your choice...gold...or the highly over-rated and in no way furthering for you...revenge?

With that McNeil looks at both Gabriel and Vincent a few times before edging towards the ropes nearer Vincent who by this time has walked to the side of the ring, laughing knowing McNeil has no choice.

Vincent Demichelis: Go ahead...its yours for the taking.

McNeil looks at Gabriel once more before heading towards him.

Michael Barclay: Come on McNeil, be sporting here!

Eric Raper: This is the Hardcore Title Barclay...everything is sporting where thats concerned!

Gabriel has no chance fending him off as he throws punches to knock him down to the ground followed by some boots. As the attack continues Vincent slides into the ring and watches on as the referee Ricky Martinez looks on knowing he cannot get involved with the Hardcore Title clearly about to be at stake. McNeil picks up Gabriel and takes the title from the floor, smashing him over the head with it. He covers him and looks at Martinez.

...One!!!

...Two!!!

The ref pauses before finishing off the count against the out cold Gabriel.

...Three!!!

Michael Barclay: We have a new Hardcore Champion...but this is all Vincent Demichelis doing!

Eric Raper: That will teach Gabriel for opening his mouth.

The ref picks up the title and hands it to Ronnie McNeil who still looks on to Vincent half confused, but half delighted.

Denika Andersen: The new...LSW...Hardcore Champion...Ronnie McNeil!

Vincent Demichelis: Congratulations Ronnie, now this is my ring again...no offence.

Ronnie McNeil leaves with the referee and his newly won Hardcore Title. Vincent wanders over to the extremely groggy Gabriel and unhooks the cuffs from his wrist and the ropes before sliding them back in his trench coat pocket.

Vincent Demichelis: Best we got? Hardcore? You just got a dose of Real...Hardcore...Reality.

Vincent laughs before dropping his microphone and leaving the ring.

Michael Barclay: Vincent Demichelis continues to shock, continues to surprise, and continues to appal me!

Eric Raper: He promised changes, he promised this...you just dont want to listen Mike!

Vincent Demichelis walks up the ramp, going off to the side before disappearing from view.

Eric Raper: I'm not sure why he is going off though...his match is next.

Michael Barclay: That it is, and once again Defiance has not disappointed this week and I cannot wait for next week's show.

Graphics roll across the bottom of the screen.

Michael Barclay: We will be in the Volunteer state of Tennessee! LSW will present Defiance from the campus of the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. I have word that there little tickets available at the McKenzie Arena box office, so fans in Tennessee do not want to miss out on that. Grabs those tickets immediately.

Eric Raper: So their team nickname is the Mocs? What the hell is a Moc? Sometimes I feel that Americans can be a little weird. Next week I have to find out what a moc is.

Michael Barclay: Well I wish the best for you in that endeavor. Right now we take you to the ring for tonight's feature bout.

A camera focuses in on Denika who is the middle of the ring. The bell tolls.

Singles Match
Vincent Demichelis Vs. Dazzle

Denika Andersen: The following contest is scheduled for one fall.

"Blood Red Sandman" by Lordi plays.

Denika Andersen: Introducing first, hailing from Hell's Gate...weighing in tonight at 311 pounds...Dazzle!

Dazzle comes out from behind the curtain and walks straight down the ramp. He does not look at nothing but the ring.

Eric Raper: Dazzle huh? I bet you he is the baddest man from Hell's Gate with that name. I bet you that when someone new moves to Hell's Gate, everyone say look out for Dazzle.

Before he makes it off the ramp, Vincent Dimichelis comes from the back and ambushes him.

Michael Barclay: I guess Vincent did not want to wait for his time to come out.

Eric Raper: I bet you a resident of Hell's Gate told Vinnie that Dazzle was looking for him. Really Michael, Dazzle?!

Vincent knocks him to the ground and begins to stomp on him. Vincent then mounts on him and begins pummeling him with rights and lefts on the back of his head. Vincent then gets up and takes his championship off his waist. He waits for Dazzle to get up a little. Dazzle is on his knees and suddenly Vincent charges and hits Dazzle with the belt.

Eric Raper: Dazzle just got dazed.

Vincent then tosses the bet in the ring and goes back to assaulting Dazzle. Vincent lifts Dazzle and the whips him hard into the safety barrier. Vincent then kicks Dazzle in the gut, sets up for a suplex and delivers it on the ground.

Michael Barclay: For the fans to know, this match has not officially started yet. It can't until these two men get in the ring and Vincent Demichelis is just beating the hell out of his opponent before anything can be official.

Eric Raper: For Dazzle's sake, the referee should just ring that damn bell.

Vincent is shown screaming at Dazzle to get up. Vincent then helps him to his feet. Vincent kicks Dazzle in the gut and holds on to his head. He runs with Dazzle and drives him into the ring steps. Vincent continues to stomp on Dazzle while he is down. He then lifts Dazzle up and props him against the ring. Vincent gets the top part of the ring steps and hit Dazzle with them and sends his limp body right back to the ground.

Michael Barclay: I can see that this is going to get out of hand. Referee Roger Humphreys is trying to get Vincent in the ring but there is no controlling this man right now.

Vincent tosses the steps aside and grabs Dazzle and lifts him up. He takes him closer to the lower part of the steps. Vincent gets on top of them, still holding on to Dazzle. He puts Dazzle's head in between his legs and lifts him. Vincent then hits Dazzle with a piledriver on top of the ring steps. The crowd is going crazy for this brutality.

Eric Raper: Oh man! That busted Dazzle opened Mikey.

The camera gets a shot of Dazzle's head which is dripping of blood.

Michael Barclay: This is not good for Dazzle. No one is coming out to stop this and I don't see an end to this.

Dazzle's limp body is now propped up against the bottom steps. Vincent begins hitting him with some hard shots to the cut on his head. Vincent lifts Dazzle takes him to the side of the ring and looks like he is going to throw him in but instead changes his mind and drives his head in the the safety barrier. He lift's Dazzle's head again and drive his head into the barrier once more. Vincent takes him off the barrier and launches Dazzle into the ring post.

Eric Raper: Ok, they're getting closer and I say we should be thinking an evacuation plan.

Vincent is screaming again at Dazzle to get to his feet. Vincent lifts Dazzle up and throws him into the announcers' table.

Eric Raper: Told you! Let's go Barclay.

Michael Barclay: I am with you but damnit we need to get these two in the ring and just finish this match.

Vincent turns Dazzle around and drives his head into the top of the table. He then rolls Dazzle's body onto the table. Vincent follows suit as he is now on top of the table. He lifts Dazzle to his feet. Vincent gets him up and hits him with the difference driver.

Eric Raper: That's it he's dead.

Michael Barclay: All right that is enough. Vincent get him the ring and pin him!

Vincent gets out of the carnage that he constructed. LSW's trainer and medical staff comes out from the back and is checking on Dazzle.

Michael Barclay: Thank goodness. Someone has to take Dazzle out of this.

Vincent shoves everyone out of the way and gets Dazzle out of the group of people. The medical staff is trying to get to Dazzle but Vincent is scaring them off. Vincent throws Dazzle in the ring and the referee finally calls for the bell.

Michael Barclay: Well what the hell? Why do we even need that bell? The match is over.

Eric Raper: Well now yet.

Vincent slides in the ring. He walks toward Dazzle's feet. He then sets up and applies the Difference Maker.

Eric Raper: I don't believe that Dazzle will make any kind of reversal.

Michael Barclay: The hell he's not. He's not even moving.

Vincent has the submission set in but Dazzle is out. Roger Humphreys then lifts Dazzle's arm as much as possible. He does it again and no response. Referee Humphreys does it one more time and no response. The referee calls for the bell.

Michael Barclay: It's over and thank god.

"Mind Over All" by Hatebreed plays throughout the arena.

Denika Andersen: Here is your winner by submission...Vincent Demichelis!

Vincent still has the move applied and the referee is yelling at him to break the hold. He starts a count and then Vincent let's go. Vincent is on his feet and he looking down at what he has done.

WINNER: Vincent Demichelis

Michael Barclay: The match is over and I think Dazzle's career may be over.

Eric Raper: Vincent Demichelis was a man on a mission and I don't think that this was the right night for Dazzle to be booked against him.

Michael Barclay: It certainly was a bit of a mis-match based on tonights performances.

Eric Raper: I hope the next person against him can defend themselves a bit better.

Michael Barclay: For their safety, I think it is wise.

Eric Raper: Either that or we might have murder on our hands, which even in my eyes maybe a step too far.

Michael Barclay: We will have to wait for the aftermath of tonights show.

Eric Raper: There was a lot going on.

Michael Barclay: Manson possibly injuried, Nosawa maybe injuried, McNeil new Hardcore Champion with help of Demichelis.

Eric Raper: Wonder what he will make of that after the attack last week?

Michael Barclay: I have no idea, and have no idea what Demichelis could have planned next in his quest for "change".

Eric Raper: I hope we find out soon.

The Last Stand Wrestling video begins to play on the video wall as the camera's show shots from around the arena of the cheering fans. "Sound of Madness" is once again playing from around the arena as the fans cheer a good, albeit shot, night of entertainment at the hands of LSW. Surely...one of many more to come.