Date: May 20, 2013
Arena: Toyota Center
City: Houston, Texas

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The opening credits and video package roll as Monday Night Madness hits the air to its theme song.


“Sound of Madness” by Shinedown plays throughout the arena.







Pyro explodes throughout the Toyota Center as the camera pans the roaring Texas crowd in Houston. The pyro stops as the cameras continue to give live shots of the crowd before settling in on Chad Lewis and Xavier Reigns at ringside.



CHAD LEWIS: “We are just five days away! High Stakes live and only on pay per view! Las Vegas, Nevada! The Senator defends the European title against Nightmare!

"Hello once again, XWFers, I am Chad Lewis, and alongside me as always, Xavier Reigns!

"Xavier, tonight in that ring, Paul Heyman will have the champion and the challenger in the middle of the ring for a face to face confrontation for the very first time!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Chad, Nightmare has undoubtedly been a thorn in the Senators side! He's bested him in back to back weeks and finally revealed himself last week! After the threat of violence on our General Manager, the match was made and well see it in five days at High Stakes!"

CHAD LEWIS: “Speaking of Heyman, he’s in his office as we speak, signing over John Blacks freedom. Let’s take a look.”



The scene opens backstage in Heymans office where Paul and John Black have just signed over John Blacks freedom.



PAUL HEYMAN: “Well John Black, you’re now a free man!”



A man dressed like a medieval jester with a trumpet enters the office.



JESTER: “ALL HAIL, KING JOHN!”



The jester sounds the trumpet as four black men attempt to carry John Madisons throne into Heymans office. They slam the throne into the door jam and Madison flies forward and smacks his head off the top of the door jam and then falls off the throne and to the floor. His crown rolls to Heymans feet.



JOHN MADISON: “Oww! Fuck!

”That hurt like hell.

“Fucking idiots!”



Paul Heyman leaves his desk and goes to help John Madison to his feet. Madison rubs his head.



JOHN MADISON: “Where’s my crown!?”



Heyman hands him back his crown. Heyman then takes a seat on one of the sofas.


John Madison takes in his surroundings before walking over to the other sofa next to Paul Heyman. John Madison is wearing a gigantic king's robe, the XWF crown, and is holding a scepter in one hand. He places the scepter on Paul Heyman's desk before taking a seat on the sofa. His black servant walks into the scene briefly just to place a food tray on the coffee table.



PAUL HEYMAN: "Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and it is a pleasure for me to introduce to you the King of the XWF, John Madison!"

JOHN MADISON: "Thank you, Paul. I'm glad to be here, and as you can see I brought food for us to enjoy."



Paul Heyman looks down at the food tray. On top of the food tray is three rows of what appears to be Hot Pockets.



PAUL HEYMAN: "Hot Pockets?"

JOHN MADISON: "Yes Paul. I brought Hot Pockets. But we'll get to those later. Let's talk about why you brought me here first."

PAUL HEYMAN: "Alright then. John, I wanted to meet up with you tonight in order to discuss a subject that all of the XWF fans are passionate about."

JOHN MADISON: "Alright, let's discuss what the fans are passionate about, Paul."

PAUL HEYMAN: "The question that's been on everyone's mind for two months is-- when the hell do you plan on defending your crown?"

JOHN MADISON: "Defend-- wait-- I have to defend the crown?"

PAUL HEYMAN: "Well, the crown is our company's top title. Did Shane go over with you the rules for the King of the XWF title?"

JOHN MADISON: "Umm, yeah. The rule is, is that I rule over everything in the XWF. John Black, hand me my scepter. This interview is finished."



John Madison motions with his hand for John Black to hand him his golden scepter.



JOHN BLACK: "No."

JOHN MADISON: "Excuse me?!"



John sits up from his throne like he's about to intimidate John Black, but John Black stands his ground.



JOHN BLACK: "I am a free black man."



John Black shoves the deed to his freedom in John Madison's face.



JOHN MADISON: "What?!"



Paul Heyman interjects.



PAUL HEYMAN: "That's right, Madison. John Black won his freedom last week. You should watch our show more often!"

JOHN MADISON: "How dare you, Paul. You know how I've become accustomed to the lifestyle of slave owning. You can't just take away my slave like that. I have rights!"

PAUL HEYMAN: "Oh but I did, John. We run things differently over here on the Monday show. Not like that other show. By the way, what happened over there? Why are you guys only on twice a month now?"

JOHN MADISON: "The network... it's that damn network's fault!"

PAUL HEYMAN: "They cut your air time in HALF! That's just sad."

JOHN MADISON: "How dare you Paul! You of all people should know how these things work. Me and Shane tried to book a gang bang/sex orgy match and they blocked us. They blocked us big time! So in response to that, we taped a segment where NAZI crammed a bunch of network staff in a room and gassed them. They didn't like that wholesome, family entertainment so NAZI ended up getting axed by the network, and then they punished Shane for trying to air the segment.

“We were just trying to put on some good old television. That network is trying to stop me and Shane from producing quality, family entertainment. So now, NAZI is unemployed and Shove It is bumped down to a bi-weekly show. I can't believe you think any of this is funny, Paul. NAZI was a human being just like you and me."

PAUL HEYMAN: "I understand and I apologize if I was coming off as arrogant. I was just as furious as you were, John. I thought you and Shane could pull this off."

JOHN MADISON: "You're talking as though we've failed, Paul. We haven't failed. We're still going strong and it's just a matter of time until we find a new network that isn't so uptight."

PAUL HEYMAN: "Alright fair enough. But the question still remains-- what do you plan on doing about the King of XWF crown? It's your duty as King to defend it and set up the match for it. We've all been looking at you for answers but haven't gotten any."

JOHN MADISON: "I'll tell you what, Paul. I'll defend this crown as soon as you hand over Monday Madness to me. If I'm gonna defend this then I need my own show. You give me Madness and I'll transform it into my own freak show."

PAUL HEYMAN: "I didn't bring you here tonight to hand over my show. I brought you here to tell you that you have an obligation to defend the King of the XWF! We've had a pay-per-view planned for 20 days now and you haven't lifted a finger. What is the deal?"

JOHN MADISON: "I just don't care Paul. I beat everyone at Gauntlet City and I have not been impressed by anyone since then. Why should I have to defend the title against the exact same people? Nobody has accomplished a damn thing here since Gauntlet City. It's the same lineup as two months ago. I deserve something in return and that something is your TV show. I want Shove-It spread across all three shows and if I can't have that then no one can have a shot at my crown. NO ONE!"

PAUL HEYMAN: "What kind of a champion are you?"



John Madison gets up from the sofa.



JOHN MADISON: "I'm a champion that doesn't get any respect around here despite the fact that I have a clean victory over every single member of this roster. You guys don't respect my title so I don't respect you. I'm taking my Hot Pockets and I'm leaving Paul. Madness doesn't deserve the King of the XWF. Nobody gets a shot at the most prestigious crown in wrestling until they earn it! Not at this upcoming Pay-Per-View-- not even at the one after it. No one gets a chance!

“And I'm leaving Madness just like your boy Neonero did, except I'm leaving as a winner and a champion-- not a crybaby."

PAUL HEYMAN: "John, wait..."



Paul Heyman tries to block John Madison from leaving, but John pushes him down as Madness fades to commercial.

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Paul Heymans ECW theme plays as the crowd boos and Heyman emerges from backstage.



CHAD LEWIS: "Here comes the General Manager right meow!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Did you just say meow?"

CHAD LEWIS: "Why would I say meow?"

XAVIER REIGNS: "At any rate, this is not a scheduled visit!"

CHAD LEWIS: "It definitely is not! Something is obviously on his mind!"



Heyman enters the ring with a microphone in hand. The cameras give a close up of Heymans face. The yellowish tint of the skin around his left eye, they only remaining clue that Cobra laid him out last week.



PAUL HEYMAN: "Tonight, ladies and gentlemen, is what I like to call a Rookie Showcase! See, Madness is obviously the place to go! We've had contracts signed left and right over the passed two weeks that have bolstered my roster!

"Not only does that make things better all around on Monday Night Madness, it makes things better for you XWFers also! The more competition we get on Monday nights, the easier it is to become the number one wrestling show on the planet!

"Currently we're second. Only to Witasicks Wednesday Warfare!

"Let's face it! No one wants to be second best! Not even to a program aired by the Xtreme Wrestling Federation!

"When I first took over the reigns here on Madness, I put Dixie Carter and Vince McMahon on notice! Obviously, it's not hard to beat TNA. We did that since day one! Beating Vince McMahon though, is something entirely different. A whole new ball game. A whole different animal all together.

"That remind me. I should call him and ask him what it feels like to be third best! Much like the position I was in when I ran ECW in the late 90's.

"You heard me right! Madness defeats RAW! Vince fears Heyman! The ratings for Monday Night Madness have steadily climbed since Paul Heyman took over! Dixie? Done! Vince? Done! Wallace Witasick? You're next!

"That's right Witasick! I hope you're listening! Madness is coming!



The crowd pops loudly.



PAUL HEYMAN: "I'd be remiss if I said I did I alone. No! I did it with your help!"



Heyman points out to the crowd and Houston comes to life once more.



PAUL HEYMAN: "A great champion! A great General Manager! And most importantly, the greatest fans in the world!

"Thanks to all of you and with your help, and your continued support and loyalty, much like Impact, RAW, Shove It and Ring of Honor, Warfare will also be in our rearview mirror!"



The crowd cheers loudly once again.



PAUL HEYMAN: "On to current events. Later on tonight, the contract signing between the Senator and Nightmare will take place right here in this ring! The two will do battle inside the squared circle at High Stakes in just 5 days! It'll certainly be Senators toughest challenge yet and as a fan, I personally can not wait to see it!



The crowd breaks out in a chant: "WE WANT NIGHT MARE!" *clap*clap*clapclapclap*



PAUL HEYMAN: "Also in this ring tonight, I plan to call out Crimson Cobra!"



The crowd breaks out in a chant: "WE WANT CO BRA!" *clap*clap*clapclapclap*



PAUL HEYMAN: "That bastard put his hands on me when all I wanted was a damn apology! He took the cowards way out! He hit me in the face! Tonight! The tables turn on one Crimson Cobra!"



The crowd continues their Cobra chant.



PAUL HEYMAN: "One thing you never do, Cobra, is bite the hand that feeds you!"



Heyman checks his watch.



PAUL HEYMAN: "In just under an hour, I'll climb back into this ring and you Houston XWFers will get what you want! Crimson Cobra standing face to face once more with Paul Heyman! I think that proves that Heyman fears no one!"



Heyman hands the microphone off to ring announcer Jason Daniels. He then exits the ring and takes a seat at ringside and put on a headset.



CHAD LEWIS: "I guess Paul Heyman is going to join us here at ringside!"

PAUL HEYMAN: "You really are a genius, aren't you?"

XAVIER REIGNS: "He's like the John Madden of the XWF, Paul. Always pointing out what is easy to see."

PAUL HEYMAN: "Did I make a mistake in my hiring of Chad Lewis, Xavier?"

CHAD LEWIS: "No you did not."

XAVIER REIGNS: "I'd say yes."

PAUL HEYMAN: "So you're questioning a well thought, well planned decision?"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Uhhhhhhhh."

CHAD LEWIS: "Yeah, Xavier! Are you questioning his decision?"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Ummmmmmmm."

PAUL HEYMAN: "Relax. I'm in a good mood! Let's get this night started!"

CHAD LEWIS: "What brings you to ringside, Paulie?"

PAUL HEYMAN: “It’s a rookie showcase. What better way to get a look at all these new talents, then to sit here at ringside with the best seat in the house?”

CHAD LEWIS: “Hold up just a minute! I’m getting word that something is going on backstage! Cameras are in place, let’s cut to it!”



The cameras are backstage and XWF newcomer Brian Braxton is attacking someone. He throws the man into the concrete block wall busting the man open.



CHAD LEWIS: “That’s Brian Braxton!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “He took out JC Styles last week! Who is he attacking now!?”

PAUL HEYMAN: “That appears to be FREAK!”

CHAD LEWIS: “But that’s his opponent tonight!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “He really is John Madden!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I told you!”



Braxton slams FREAK against the wall one more time then tosses him into a catering table. Braxton lifts FREAK up on his right shoulder, as in a front powerslam. Then, the left arm is wrapped around the opponent's neck and the right arm around the opponent's torso. He then sits down while dropping the opponent vertically to the right side, driving the opponent neck and shoulder first onto the concrete floor!

Braxton jumps to his feet. Satisfied with his work, he heads toward the arena.



CHAD LEWIS: “That match is next!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I don’t know if FREAK will be able to compete!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “He better get his ass up and out there! Win or lose, this is his time to be impressive!”

CHAD LEWIS: “Madness continues, LIVE!”

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CHAD LEWIS: “We’re back here on Madness! Jason Daniels is set and ready for the pre-match introductions. JD, over to you!”



JASON DANIELS: “The opening contest, is set for one fall.”



“Sonne” by Rammstein plays.



JASON DANIELS: “Introducing first. From Lincolnville, Maine, weighing 2 hundred 25 pounds.... BRRRRIANNNNN BRRRRRAXTOOOOON!”



CHAD LEWIS: “Paul, why don’t you tell us a little about Brian Braxton.”

PAUL HEYMAN: “What’s to say? He’s obviously here to make a name for himself. His attacks on JC Styles last week and FREAK this week proves that! What I’m interested in, is how he performs in the ring!”



“Blind” by Korn plays.



JASON DANIELS: “His opponent. From Columbus, Ohio, weighing 1 hundred 60 pounds... FRRRREAAAAAK!”



CHAD LEWIS: “This is what I was afraid of!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “No FREAK!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “He better get his ass to the ring!”



The referee, Braxton and Daniels confer in the ring. Daniels breaks the huddle.



JASON DANIELS: “His opponent. From Columbus, Ohio, weighing 1 hundred 60 pounds... FRRRREAAAAAK!”



PAUL HEYMAN: “Still no FREAK!”

CHAD LEWIS: “This is very unsettling!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Attack or no attack, he has a job to do!”



Once again, a conference in the middle of the ring.



JASON DANIELS: “Ladies and gentlemen, the referee has informed me that he will begin a ten count. If FREAK can not get to the ring within the count, Brian Braxton will be your winner!”



PAUL HEYMAN: “I love my referees!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Great decision.”

CHAD LEWIS: “Chapstick, Xavier?”

Brian Braxton - vs - FREAK Standard Match

The bell rings and the match is underway. The referee begins his ten count.


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No FREAK.




2...




Still nothing.



3...




No sign of him yet.




4...




FREAK finally stumbles out of the entrance way on the stage and falls on the steel grating.




5...




FREAK slowly gets to his feet.




6...




FREAK heads down the ramp and falls toward the bottom.




7...




He struggles back to his feet.




8...




He gets to ring side. Staggering and barely able to stand.




9...




FREAK rolls into the ring just as the referee was about to count TEN.



CHAD LEWIS: “Just in time, FREAK is able to make it into the ring!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “That makes me happier!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I think that proves his desire to compete!”



FREAK lays on his back in the ring and Braxton yells at the referee that he should have counted faster. Braxton hooks the leg of FREAK.


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FREAK kicks out!



CHAD LEWIS: “That was close!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “He should have counted faster!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “There was nothing wrong with the count.”

XAVIER REIGNS: “You’re right! What was I thinking?”



Braxton rips FREAK to his feet and tosses him into the corner. Braxton follows him in with a stiff clothesline. FREAK begins to stagger out and he’s placed back into the corner by Braxton. With FREAK trapped, Braxton nails him with a hard European uppercut.


Braxton lifts FREAK to the top rope. Braxton follows him up the turnbuckles and sends FREAK down to the mat hard with a hurricanrana. Braxton smiles as he drops to his knees with a lax cover on FREAK.


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FREAK kicks out!



CHAD LEWIS: “FREAK definitely has a desire to fight!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “The question is, how much fight does he really have left? That brutal assault backstage has left him in a real bad way!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “FREAK is undoubtedly a fighter. That’s why I signed him!”



Braxton is pleading with the official. The referee defends his count and Braxton returns his attention to FREAK. Braxton lifts him to his feet and up onto his shoulders. Much like the move he delivered to FREAK backstage.



CHAD LEWIS: “Could this be the same move from earlier?”

PAUL HEYMAN: “He calls it Perfect Flowsion.”



Braxton sends FREAK down toward the mat but something looks different. Braxton is flipped over on his back with a FREAK reversal! Braxton is shocked and he charges after FREAK who is down on the mat.


Braxton lands an elbow drop right to the small of the back and FREAK writhes in pain. Braxton rips FREAK to his feet and lifts him up onto his shoulders with a gutwrench. Braxton places his arms around the chin of FREAK and falls on his back with an elevated neck breaker.


FREAKs athleticism allows him to back flip out of the hold on the descent and land on his feet as Braxton crashes hard to the mat and clutches the back of his head.


FREAK, feeling the adrenaline kicking in, scales the turnbuckles as Braxton struggles to get to his feet while shaking off the cob webs. FREAK stands on the op turnbuckle measuring up Braxton. Braxton begins to turn as FREAK leaps off the top.


Braxton turns to face FREAK and FREAK is able to nail Braxton in the face with a missile dropkick! Braxton is down and FREAK immediately goes for the win.


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Braxton kicks out!



CHAD LEWIS: “The tide has turned!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Very impressive match so far!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Paul Heyman likes what he sees!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “I thought he was John Madden, not you.”

CHAD LEWIS: “Hahahaha.”



FREAK lifts Braxton back to his feet and tosses him toward the ropes. FREAK runs toward the opposite side. Braxton rebounds. FREAK rebounds. FREAK goes for a spinning wheel kick. Braxton sees it coming and ducks down and FREAK flies over Braxton and crashes into the mat.


FREAK is back to his feet and favoring his lower back near the ropes. Braxton charges after him and clotheslines him and they both spill over the top rope and tumble down to the floor.


Both men get back to their feet as the referee starts a double ten count.


1...




Both men begin trading punches.




2...




Still trading punches.




3...




FREAK with a block and a punch.




4...




Braxton with a block and a punch.




5...




FREAK with a block and a punch.




6...




Braxton charges after FREAK. FREAK lands a dropkick to the knee and slides into the ring.




7...




Braxton is on his hands and knees trying to shake out the pain in his left knee.




8...




Braxton is using the apron and the steps to get to his feet.




9...




Braxton rolls into the ring to break up the ten count.


FREAK lifts Braxton to his feet and tosses him into the corner. FREAK charges after him and Braxton ducks down and sends FREAK up and over the turnbuckles. Braxton leaves the corner, not realizing FREAK is using his athleticism to do a head stand on the top turnbuckle.


Braxton turns to face FREAK and FREAK delivers two feet into the chest of Braxton. Braxton staggers backward but doesn’t fall down. FREAK lands on his feet and has his side toward the corner.


Braxton charges after FREAK...









SMACK!



CHAD LEWIS: “What a kick!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “I almost felt that one!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Brian Braxton just got his jaw JACKED!”



Braxton falls to the mat and FREAK closes in on him and lifts him to his feet. FREAK lifts Braxton up and sends him to the mat with Planting the Seed! He lands the Michinoku driver to perfection and heads to the top rope.



CHAD LEWIS: “That’s Freaky-ness!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “What a move!”



FREAK lands the 450 splash and hooks the leg of Braxton simultaneously.


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WINNER: FREAK

CHAD LEWIS: “FREAK picks up the shocking victory here in his Madness debut!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Unfortunately for Brian Braxton, he ends up with a loss!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “That might be true but I see big things in the future for both of these men! No shame tonight!”

CHAD LEWIS: “We’ll be back after this!”

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CHAD LEWIS: “Back here on Madness, XWFers! Alex Shawn battles Tommy Wish right now!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “This better be impressive!”

CHAD LEWIS: “Now might be a good time to come clean with your association with Alex Shawn, Paul.”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Are you trying to insinuate something not kosher?”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Yeah! Are you drumming up more conspiracies!?”

CHAD LEWIS: “No! It’s been becoming more apparent that Alex Shawn is working directly for you, Paul! Doing your bidding, so to speak, in your little war with Crimson Cobra!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Look! Alex Shawn does work directly for me! So do you! So does Crimson Cobra! The fact is, I chose Alex Shawn to punish Cobra because he is more then capable of getting the job done!”

CHAD LEWIS: “So, just to be absolutely clear, Alex Shawn and Paul Heyman are not in cahoots?”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I think he made that clear already.”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Alex Shawn is a contracted Madness employee. To that, I have nothing to add!”

CHAD LEWIS: “I think there is more to it then that, but if that’s all you have to say I guess we’ll leave it at that!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Good idea!”

CHAD LEWIS: “JD, over to you!”



JASON DANIELS: “The following contest, is set for one fall!”



“Fat Lip” by Sum 41 plays.



JASON DANIELS: “Introducing first. From Maryland. Weighing 2 hundred 1 pounds... TOMMMMYYY WISH!”



CHAD LEWIS: “Tommy Wish, with a negative reaction from the crowd here in Houston!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I don’t know why. Tommy is likeable guy!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Very much so!”



“Kill the Sound” by Celldweller plays.



JASON DANIELS: “His opponent. From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Weighing 2 hundred 35 pounds... ALEEEEXXXX SHAWWWWWWN!”



CHAD LEWIS: “Definitely a negative reaction here in Houston, for Alex Shawn!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Alex Shawn is a great competitor! They should respect him!”

CHAD LEWIS: “Nothing other then business as usual between you two? Yeah right!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “So what, Chad! He’s promoting one of his most promising talents!”

Tommy Wish - vs - Alex Shawn Standard Match

The bell rings and the match is under way. Two men wanting to win for different reasons. Tommy Wish, wanting to send his fans home happy. Alex Shawn, desperate to prove he belongs. To prove to Paul Heyman that he wants to be here.


The two men tie up in the middle of the ring. Alex Shawn being the bigger man, backs Wish into the corner easily. The referee steps in quickly asking for a clean break. The two separate slowly. Shawn goes for a cheap shot, but Wish is too quick.


Wish ducks under the shot and has Shawn trapped in the corner. Wish nails Shawn with a fury of right hands then climbs to the second rope. Wish pounds on Alex Shawns head as the fans count along.


They only get to four when Shawn shoves Wish off of the turnbuckle. Wish lands on his feet. Shawn charges out of the corner with a clothesline. Wish ducks it and grabs onto Shawns head as he runs by.


Wish drops Shawn with a neckbreaker and quickly goes for the win.


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CHAD LEWIS: "Alex Shawn able to kick out!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "That was a little close for comfort!"

PAUL HEYMAN: "If Alex Shawn wants to impress me, he's going to have to get his damn head into the game here."



Wish lifts Alex Shawn to his feet. Wish lands a snap suplex on Shawn sending him down to the mat hard. Wish is up quickly and stands at Shawns feet. He lifts up Shawns feet and looks to the crowd. The crowd cheers for Tommy Wish as he begins to attempt to lock Alex Shawn into a Sharpshooter.



CHAD LEWIS: "If Tommy Wish gets this locked in, it could be all over!"

PAUL HEYMAN: "Don't count him out yet! He's had some misfortunes, but he's a hell of a competitor!"



Shawn is struggling to not allow Tommy Wish to turn him over and lock in the Sharpshooter. Alex Shawn pulls his legs toward his body and thrusts them back out effectively shoving Wish off of him and to the mat.


Wish is back up first and Shawn is back to his feet as well. Shawn charges toward Wish. Wish counters quickly with an arm drag sending Shawn to the mat. Shawn is back up and leaning near the ropes.


Wish charges after him. Shawn ducks under and tosses Wish over the top and to the floor. Shawn follows him out after a short protest from the referee. Shawn begins to dig around under the ring.



CHAD LEWIS: "What the hell is he looking for?"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Not sure, but I bet it's painful."

PAUL HEYMAN: "If he's not careful, he might get disqualified and his losing ways will continue."



Shawn reveals what he found under the ring in the form of a chair. With the chair in hand, he ignores the warnings from the referee.


Wish is on all fours and Shawn just gives a swift kick to the head of Wish sending him right back down.


Tommy Wish, sensing danger, rolls away and uses the ring steps to help him to his feet. He leans against the ring post as Shawn begins a swing with the chair.


The referee jumps out of the ring but its too late.


TINNNNG!!!


Wish ducks the chair shot. Shawns miss sends a shockwave of pain up his arms as the chair collides with the ring post. Shawn immediately drops the chair. The referee goes to grab the chair and toss it out of reach.


Wish charges toward Shawn with a clothesline...


Shawn ducks it...


Wish nails the referee with the clothesline instead...



CHAD LEWIS: "Oh man! The referee just got clobbered!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Wrong place, wrong time."

PAUL HEYMAN: "That's the risk they take for being a referee on Monday Night Madness!"



Wish turns and charges after Alex Shawn once more and Alex Shawn turns it into a powerslam on the floor. Shawn stands and looks at his handy work for a second before retrieving the chair again.


With the chair back in his possession, he tosses it into the ring. He then turns to Tommy Wish, still down on the floor, and lifts him to his feet and rolls him into the ring. Shawn slides into the ring.


Wish crawls back to his feet just as Alex Shawn charges toward him. Wish reacts quick and nails the Codebreaker from out of nowhere!



CHAD LEWIS: “Seeing Stars!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “That might do it!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Not if, the official can’t count it!”



Wish goes for the win but realizes there is no referee. Wish gets to his feet and exits the ring and tries to wake up the referee. He looks toward the ring and notices Alex Shawn trying to get back to his feet.


Wish climbs to the apron and scales the turnbuckles. He leaps off the top with a Double Ax Handle...









CRACK!










Alex Shawn nailed him up under the chin with the chair!



CHAD LEWIS: “Jesus Christ!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “That could have busted his jaw!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Yeah, well, it is a dangerous game!”



Alex Shawn tosses the chair and it lands on the apron. He covers Tommy Wish as the referee rolls himself slowly into the ring.


The referee begins a slow count.


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3!

WINNER: Alex Shawn

CHAD LEWIS: “Alex Shawn picks up the victory here tonight!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “He earned it!”

CHAD LEWIS: “What do you call the use of that chair!?”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Opportunistic!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Exactly!”

CHAD LEWIS: “Paul, when are you going to step in and start hammering down on all these competitors that use short cuts to obtain victory?”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Why would I do that!?”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Yeah, Chad! Why?”

CHAD LEWIS: “All these men and women keep stealing victories over well deserving individuals!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “The officials decision is always final! I have never and will never over turn a referees decision! I pay these officials good money to put themselves at risk to call things the way they see it! If they don’t catch a man or a woman using underhanded tactics, there isn’t anything I’m willing to do about it!

“The referee makes the call.”

XAVIER REIGNS: “If the referee didn’t see it, it never happened!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Exactly!”









CRACK!



CHAD LEWIS: “Tommy Wish! He just struck Alex Shawn with that chair as he was celebrating!”



Tommy Wish goes to town on Alex Shawn, hitting him with a few chair shots. The referee pleads with Tommy Wish to stop. Wish stops and looks at the referee as he pleads.









CRACK!



CHAD LEWIS: “Wish! He just hit the referee with the chair!”



Heyman stands from the announce table and grabs a microphone.



PAUL HEYMAN: “Tommy Wish! Hitting a fellow competitor with a chair before, during, or after a match is one thing! I wouldn’t stop you, nor would I punish you.

“The thing is, Tommy, that when you begin to target my officials, then I will drop the hammer!

“As of this moment, Tommy Wish, you are suspended indefinitely! Security, get him out of here!”



Wish begins to flap his gums toward Heyman as security hits the ring.



CHAD LEWIS: “I don’t agree with a lot of things Heyman does, but that was the right decision.”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Agreed.”

CHAD LEWIS: “Six man tag team action in just a few minutes. Stay with us!”

---

Madness come back from commercial and the cameras are backstage with Steve Sayors.



STEVE SAYORS: “Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time will go one on one with Ann Thraxx in just five days at High Stakes. Tonight, he is the guest referee in the main event. XWFers, I give you... C... M... Punk!”



CM Punk comes into the shot.



CM PUNK: "Steve Sayors, if you thought I was conducting an interview with you, then you‘re dead wrong! Any interviewer can surely ask the questions that cover everything important running through my head."



CM Punk makes a face that indicates sarcasm, then continues.



CM PUNK: "It's pathetic that I have narrow-minded, can't rely on their own skill, useless, failures such as Crimson Cobra and Shocker trying to gain a win from me. Trying to ask for my help. Yeah right, like I'd ever help someone who's name sounds like another blatant rip off of Randy Orton."



CM Punk smiles.



CM PUNK: "Randy Orton's smelling blood! He's a Crimson Cobra! I tell you what."



CM Punk looks away from the camera, giggles, and looks back,



CM PUNK: "For you inbred Houston sycophants, that's my JR impression. Sounds more like The Senator, though."



PAUL HEYMAN: “Sayors! Hey Sayors! Hand your earpiece to Punk!”

STEVE SAYORS: “CM Punk, Paul Heyman is at ringside tonight and has ordered me to hand you my earpiece!”



Sayors hands Punk his earpiece. Punk puts it in his ear.



PAUL HEYMAN: "You really think that I'm going to let you go out there and dictate the outcome of a match on MY show? Me? I saw a bright star in you over at ROH and that terrible ECW remake, but seriously Punk, do you honestly think that?"

CM PUNK: "Yes. I do. Mostly due to the fact you want me to keep quiet about a certain something."

PAUL HEYMAN: "Oh? And what's that?"

CM PUNK: "Our business relationship."

PAUL HEYMAN: "Good luck out there buddy. Try not to get too involved, will ya?"



The screen cuts to a split screen. Heyman on the left. Punk on the right. Paul Heyman looks as though you could see the nervousness on his face. That look where he wants to plead with you not to hurt him? Yeah, it was similar to that, except only he knew he was in no real danger. Unless Punk didn't get his way.

Punk would decide the outcome of the main event tonight on madness. He looked at the XWF camera.



CM PUNK: "That's all, folks!"



He just didn't care anymore. Punk tosses the earpiece and the mic back to Sayors. Punk turns and walks away. A 40 ounce can be seen in Punks hands before the camera cuts back to the announcers at ringside.



CHAD LEWIS: “What do you have to say for yourself, Paul?”

PAUL HEYMAN: “What are you talking about?”

CHAD LEWIS: “A business relationship?”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Just like Alex Shawn, CM Punk is also a Madness contracted talent. It’s nothing more then that.”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Quit with your conspiracy theories, Chad!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “CM Punk is obviously a delusional, deranged individual! I don’t have any idea what he’s talking about!”

CHAD LEWIS: “One thing is certain. Whatever type of secret relationship you have with Alex Shawn, is most likely the same type of relationship you have with a known friend in CM Punk!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Hell, I told you my relationship with Alex Shawn as well as with CM Punk, Crimson Cobra, Senator, Nightmare and all the rest of the Madness roster, are ALL THE SAME! Contracted talent. Nothing more. Nothing less.”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Chad, I think you’re beginning to get on Pauls nerves!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Very much so!”

CHAD LEWIS: “XWFers, when we return, six man tag team action! Madness rolls on!”

---

CHAD LEWIS: “We’re back on Madness! The six man tag is coming up right now! JD, over to you!”



JASON DANIELS: “The following contest, is a six man tag team match set for one fall!”



“You’ve Got Another Thing Coming” by Judas Priest plays.



JASON DANIELS: “Introducing first. From Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Weighing 2 hundred 45 pounds... The Incredible One... MAAAAATTT LEENNNOXXXXX!”



CHAD LEWIS: “Matt Lennox, set for his debut!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “That sure is a nice flag!”

CHAD LEWIS: “He hold the Canadian flag up high as the crowd here in Houston responds quite negatively!”



“Face of Pain” by Stemm plays.



JASON DANIELS: “His partner. From Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Weighing 2 hundred 35 pounds... RRRRRYAN RRRRROSSSS!”



CHAD LEWIS: “It’s like a Canadian invasion!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Some of the greatest wrestlers ever came out of Canada!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Yeah! Bret Hart! Ummmmmmmmmm.”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Owen Hart, Lance Storm, Chris Jericho, the list goes on!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Thanks for the help!”



“New Disease” by Spineshank plays.



JASON DANIELS: “Their partner. From Stoke on Trent, England. Weight 2 hundred 45 pounds... Dynamite... DANNNYYY DAAAAANGERRRRR!”



CHAD LEWIS: “The man from the United Kingdom!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “A lot of great ones from England as well!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Yeah! Like....”

CHAD LEWIS: “Don’t even try.”



“Not Afraid” by Eminem plays.



JASON DANIELS: “Their opponents. First, from Honolulu, Hawaii. Weighing 2 hundred 45 pounds... JOHNAHYYYYN DAAAAVIDSOOOONN!”



CHAD LEWIS: “Davidson came out on the short end of the stick last week!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “He did, but he was impressive.”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Very much so! This week should be no different!”



“Lords of Salem” by Rib Zombie plays.



JASON DANIELS: “His partner. From Virginia Beach, Virginia. Weighing 2 hundred 40 pounds... JOHHHHN AUUUUSTIIIIIN!”



CHAD LEWIS: “John Austin, also set to make his debut!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “The only drawback to this match, is three of these men have to lose!”



“The Phoenix” by Fall Out Boy plays.



JASON DANIELS: “Their partner. Making his return to the XWF. From Charlotte, North Carolina. Weighing in at 2 hundred 40 pounds.... SCOTTTTTT CHARRRRLOOOOOTTE!”



PAUL HEYMAN: “These fans must remember!”

CHAD LEWIS: “A nice ovation from this crowd here in Houston!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “These fans are idiots!”

6 Man Tag Team Match Matt Lennox & Danny Danger & Ryan Ross - vs - Scott Charlotte & John Austin & Johnathyn Davidson Standard Match

The bell rings and the teams huddle in their respective corners as they decide who will start off first. The decisions are made. Davidson starts off with Ryan Ross. The two lock horns in the middle of the ring. Ross overpowers Davidson into the wrong corner as he’s stuck in Ryans corner.


Ryans partners start double and triple teaming Davidson as Charlotte and Austin try to enter the ring to help. The referee stops them from entering as the trio on the other side continues to pound away on Johnathyn Davidson.


Davidson begins fighting back. First he fights off Ross with punches and kicks. He elbows Lennox. Then, he turns around to nail both Lennox and Danger with punches. Ross sneaks up behind Davidson and drops him quickly with a release German suplex.


SMACK!


Ross tags out to Lennox. Lennox comes in and immediately goes for a pin.


1...





























2...









Davidson kicks out just as Charlotte and Austin were about to interfere. Lennox gets to his feet and lifts Davidson to his. Lennox drops Davidson with a side Russian legsweep. He keeps the position locked in and floats over Davidson and lifts him back to his feet.


Again, Lennox drops Davidson with a side Russian legsweep. Again, Lennox keeps it locked in and floats over him. He lifts him back up and tries for a third time.


Davidson hangs on to the top rope though and Lennox slams himself into the mat hard! Davidson walks three feet and...


SMACK!


He tags out to John Austin. Austin enters the ring just as Lennox tags out to Danny Danger. Austin and Danger trade blows in the center of the ring. Austin begins to get the upper hand and rocks Danger all the way back to his own corner.


SMACK!


Danger tags out to Ryan Ross. Ross comes in and charges toward Austin. Ross ucks a lariat and bounces off the ropes. Austin turns and get nailed with a flying forearm to the head.


Ross is back to his feet and lifts Austin to his. He tosses him hard into the corner with his partners.


SMACK!


Ross tags out to Lennox.



CHAD LEWIS: “Quick tags, in and out, by the evil Canadians and the Englishman.”

XAVIER REIGNS: “They’re about ready to cut the ring off for John Austin!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “This is tag team wrestling at its finest.”



Lennox and Ross utilize the referees five count to the max. Danger holds Austin in place as Lennox and Ross trade numerous kicks and punches, beating Austin to the mat. The referees count is nearing 5 and Ross exits the ring and allows Lennox to go to work.


Lennox lifts Austin off the mat and places him in the corner. Lennox lifts Austin up to the top turnbuckle then follows him up.


On the other side of the ring, Charlotte and Davidson are stomping the mat trying to will John Austin on to fight and possibly tag out.


Lennox, now on the top rope, lifts Austin to his feet on the top turnbuckle. Lennox lifts Austin high into the air before flying off the turnbuckle and nailing a crisp super plex driving John Austin hard into the mat. Lennox goes for a cover.


1...





























2...






























Scott Charlotte with the save!


The referee get distracted by Charlottes entrance into the ring and tries to back him off. Danger and Ross enter the ring upon the distraction and help up Matt Lennox. They turn to John Austin and lift him to his feet.


Ross and Danger lift Austin into a powerbomb position as Danger grabs a hold of Austins head. Charlotte still has the referee distracted. Ross climbs the turnbuckles. Lennox and Danger drop Austin in a powerbomb neckbreaker combination. As they land, Ross flies off the top rope and lands an elbow drop into the middle of John Austin chest.


Matt Lennox and Danny Danger escape the ring just as the referee returns his attention toward the action in the ring. Ryan Ross hooks the leg.


1...





























2...





























Davidson with the save!


The referee warns Davidson to stay out of the ring. This time, Davidson remains in the ring forcing the referee to keep his eyes toward his illegal opponents.


Scott Charlotte sneaks into the ring behind the referees back. Ross is standing, but shaking the cobwebs after the vicious stomp to the head. Ross turns...










SMACK!


...Right into the Groupie Kick from Scott Charlotte! Charlotte escapes the ring as does Davidson.



CHAD LEWIS: “Some underhanded tactics!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “They’re just fighting fire with fire! No big deal!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “This is a fantastic tag team match!”



Ryan Ross and John Austin are down in the ring and trying to inch toward their respective corners. Ross, closer to his corner then Austin is to his.





Both men reaching...





Both men still too far away...





Both mens partners reach out as far as they can to make tags...





SMACK!





Ryan Ross tags out to Danny Danger...





SMACK!





Davidson reaches across the arms of Charlotte to tag himself in even though Austin was about to tag Charlotte!



CHAD LEWIS: “I don’t think that is sitting well with Scott Charlotte! He’s been itching to get into this match!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “He should have done what Davidson did!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “I agree! If you want it, show me you want it!”



Danny Danger and Johnathyn Davidson are embroiled in a slugfest. Trading lefts and rights back and forth. Davidson finally lands multiple shots knocking Danger on his ass.


SMACK!


Danger reaches up and tags Lennox.



CHAD LEWIS: “Johnathyn Davidson, getting a little cocky. Telling Lennox to ‘come on!’”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Maybe he’s trying to redeem himself for last week!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Maybe. Not necessary though. He performed well.”



Lennox and Davidson lock horns. Davidson overpowers Lennox into a neutral corner. The referee asks for a clean break. Both men oblige, holding both hands up.


Ryan Ross tries to enter the ring, distracting the referee. Lennox drops to his knees in the corner and low blows Johnathyn Davidson. Davidson drops to his knees as Ross ends his distraction. Lennox nails a shining wizard on Davidson and goes for a cover.


1...





























2...


















Austin makes the save!


Danger enters and clotheslines Austin and they both spill over the top rope. Charlotte spies Ross entering the ring and he enter as well. Ross goes after Davidson...










SMACK!


He runs right into a Groupie Kick from Charlotte!


Charlotte drags Davidson to their corner and exits the ring. Davidson reaches up and tags in Charlotte and the roof is blown off the Toyota Center!


Charlotte clotheslines a standing Matt Lennox over the top rope to the floor. Danger and Austin enter the ring one after the other. Danger charges toward Charlotte but Charlotte ducks low and tosses danger over the top and landing on Lennox!


Lennox catches him and set him on his feet. Austin charges toward the ropes. Charlotte ducks low and hangs on to the top rope. Austin flies over the top and takes out both Lennox and Danger. All three men are down on the outside.



CHAD LEWIS: “The referee is quickly losing control of this match!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “No doubt!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “No one ever said a referees job was easy!”



Ryan Ross re-enters the ring and he grabs Scott Charlotte from behind. Davidson is in the ring and breaks it up. Charlotte and Davidson lock hands and charge after Ryan Ross. Ross is able to duck under the double clothesline.


Ross runs toward the ropes. On the rebound he lands a cross body block on Johnathyn Davidson. Davidson rolls out of the ring.



CHAD LEWIS: “I don’t think I remember who was legal!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I think it was Matt Lennox!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “The last couple minutes have been fast and furious. I can’t really remember, myself!”



Ryan Ross turns around...









SMACK!









...Right into the third Groupie Kick of the night!



CHAD LEWIS: “He didn’t get all of it!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Enough, maybe!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Their boss is impressed tonight!”



Ryan Ross staggers as he nurses his chin. Charlotte comes up from behind and lands a Tiger suplex. He floats over and lifts Ross back up. Then delivers a second one. Bridging his back, Charlotte has Ryan Ross trapped in a pin.


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2...





























3!

WINNER: Johnathyn Davidson, John Austin & Scott Charlotte

CHAD LEWIS: “I’m not even sure that was a legal victory!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I’m not either!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Doesn’t matter! The bell rings, it’s over. The officials decision is final!”

CHAD LEWIS: “It looks like Scott Charlotte has something to say!”



Scott leaps onto the top right turnbuckle. He sits on the turnbuckle and surveys the arena. Scott nods his head as they cheer.



SCOTT CHARLOTTE: “Most of you who have followed the XWF know me. Those who have just joined us... I am Scott Charlotte!”



The fans cheer as Scott smiles with much exuberance.



SCOTT CHARLOTTE: “Tonight has been my official return. I fought hard in my return match and no matter what that outcome was I'm happy to be back and performing for you wonderful people.”



The fans cheer once more at Scott's compliment.



SCOTT CHARLOTTE: “Which leads me to my next point....









“Fuck Mr. Satellite!”



A mixed reaction from the crowd erupts.



SCOTT CHARLOTTE: “Now I get it. The guy has been here for a while and he's connected with most of you. That doesn't change my feelings for the guy. If you've been keeping up with the XWF website then you'd know that Satty and I exchanged words back and forth measuring the length of our dicks!

“Metaphorically speaking.”



He chuckles with childlike glee. Scott jumps from the turnbuckle and walks to the center of the ring.



SCOTT CHARLOTTE: “So, my point is, I'd like us to have our match very soon. Mr. Satellite, you want the match and I want the match, so it's up to management now. I understand you have a match at High Stakes this Sunday against Sebastian Duke, but I can wait. Title or no title, you and I will face off. Maybe then we will see who the "old man" really is.”



Scott drops the mic and "The Phoenix" by Fall Out Boy hits. Scott slides out of the ring as the fanfare has become mixed. Scott walks up the ramp with a smile on his face.



CHAD LEWIS: “XWFers, we’ll be back LIVE, right after this!”

---

CHAD LEWIS: “We’re back here on Madness and Paul Heyman stands in the center of the ring.”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I guess it’s time to call out Crimson Cobra!”



Heyman takes the microphone to a chorus of boos from the crowd in Houston.



PAUL HEYMAN: “First of all, I’d like my security detail to come on out here!”



The crowd boos some more as two men dressed in riot gears make their way toward the ring. They enter the ring and have Heyman flanked on either side.



PAUL HEYMAN: “Now! With that out of the way, let’s have Crimson Cobra come on out here!”



“The Sound of Truth” by As I Lay Dying plays as the crowd erupts for Crimson Cobra. He comes out slapping hands of some of the XWFers on his way to the ring. Cobra already has a microphone as he climbs to the apron. Before entering, he brings the mic toward his mouth.



CRIMSON COBRA: “What is this? You scared Paul? I already hit you once. It’s out of my system.”



Cobra enters the ring as Heyman speaks.



PAUL HEYMAN: “Oh, they aren’t for my protection, Dakota! No, not at all. See, they are for yours!”

CRIMSON COBRA: “Haha! What could you possibly do to me, Paul?”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Just trust me! They’re here to protect you, not me!”



The crowd starts to chant: “BULLSHIT!”



PAUL HEYMAN: “Before you try to do something stupid, Dakota. Just know I have friends in this building tonight that will protect me!”

CRIMSON COBRA: “Oh? Like who? The Senator? I know he’s here. I saw him bitching at Fairchild a little bit ago.”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Maybe.”

CRIMSON COBRA: “CM Punk? I know he’s here too. He gave a nice incoherent drunken speech a little while ago.”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Maybe.”

CRIMSON COBRA: “So, what’s this all about?”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Dakota, I want that apology! You stood me up on an important night! We both know you were wrong to do that!”

CRIMSON COBRA: “I’ve done all the apologizing I’m going to do. I apologized to Capra. I apologized to the XWFers. That is all I owed.

“I’m square with the house again, Paul. I paid what I owed.”

PAUL HEYMAN: “It’s all well and good that you apologized to everybody. But, you’re forgetting that I sign your paychecks. I am the one that tells you where your matches are placed every week. In fact, as a gesture of good will, against my better judgment, I even placed you in the main event this week. That should show you that I will hold no hard feelings if you apologize.”

CRIMSON COBRA: “Yeah. Somehow I don’t see me apologizing to you.”

PAUL HEYMAN: “This is your final chance to apologize. If you don’t, I can’t be held responsible for what happens.”

CRIMSON COBRA: “I’m not sorry Paul. I won’t be disingenuous just to get you off my back!”

PAUL HEYMAN: “DAMN IT, DAKOTA!

“You have to apologize, or...”

CRIMSON COBRA: “Or? Or what?”



Heyman tosses his microphone into Cobras face and the two riot cops go on the attack on Cobra.



CHAD LEWIS: “It was a set-up!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “More conspiracy talk!?”



Heyman stands in the corner and watches as his helmeted riot cops pound on Cobra in the corner. The riot cops trade helmeted headbutts on Cobra, busting him open. Heyman smiles in the corner.


Cobra starts fighting back as blood pours from his head. He dropkicks one cop and his helmet flies off revealing a ski mask. Cobra reaches down and rips off the ski mask. The man quickly hides his face and he exits the ring and runs away, still covering his face.



CHAD LEWIS: “I...I..”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Don’t say it!”

CHAD LEWIS: “I’d almost swear that was Neil Capra under that mask!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Heyman needs to give you a drug test!”



The other cop charges after Cobra and Cobra gives him a drop toe hold. Heymans smile has faded. As the cop lands on the mat, Cobra kicks off his helmet. The cop doesn’t seem to notice as he climbs to his feet.


Cobra reaches over and rips off his ski mask also. Like the other cop, this one also hides his face. Cobra clotheslines the cop over the top rope. The cop lands on his feet and runs away while still covering his face.



CHAD LEWIS: “THAT WAS ALEX SHAWN! I GUARANTEE IT!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “You’re making stuff up again, Chad!”

CHAD LEWIS: “I saw it with my own eyes, Xavier! Those riot cops were Alex Shawn and Neil Capra!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “You definitely need to be tested by hallucinogens!”



Heyman exits the ring quickly. He stands hiding behind the ring post as Cobra stands in the center of the ring. Blood still pouring from his head. Heyman tip toes toward the entrance way. Cobra gives chase and Heyman takes off running.


Cobra stops himself and reroutes all the way to the other side of the ring. He slides under the ropes and cuts Heyman off. Cobra grabs Heyman by the lapels of his jacket. He begins slapping Heyman in his bald head.


The camera closes in so they can hear.



PAUL HEYMAN: “Dakota! I promise! You don’t know what you’re getting yourself into!”

CRIMSON COBRA: “You set me up! What else would I expect!?”

PAUL HEYMAN: “Dakota! Please don’t do this! You’re going to regret it! GOD! Please don’t do this!”

CRIMSON COBRA: “Eat shit Heyman!”



Cobra blasts Heyman in the face. Heyman falls to the floor and cowers toward the ring steps, sliding backward on his ass.


Cobra kneels over Heyman and begins to hammer him with numerous right fists. Heyman is busted open as Cobra continues to hammer him.







CHAD LEWIS: “OH MY GOD!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “HOLY SHIT!”



Cobra stops hammering on Heyman and stands near the ring staring toward the entrance way. Emerging from the backstage area is Brock Lesnar.







CHAD LEWIS: “It’s Brock Lesnar!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “We can see this!”



Lesnar stands at the top of the ramp. Cobra at the bottom. They stare each other down for about a minute before Brock charges down the ramp. Cobra is ready for a fight. Lesnar reaches Cobra and Cobra sidesteps him. Lesnar crashes into the ring apron.


Cobra begins nailing Lesnar with right fist after right fist. Heyman crawls away toward the ramp. Cobra is rocking Lesnar and has him back up against the steel steps. Cobra charges after Lesnar and attempts a spear.


Lesnar moves out of the way and Cobra crashes hard into the steps. Brock lifts the injured Cobra to his feet and then lifts him into a Gorilla Press. Brock then tosses him into the ring. Brock climbs into the ring and lifts Cobra back to his feet.


Brock lifts Cobra up on his shoulders...



CHAD LEWIS: “Could this be the F5!?”



Brock tosses Cobra down with the F5!



CHAD LEWIS: “Cobra lands on his feet!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Stay down, Cobra!”



Cobra lands multiple kicks and punches on the much larger Brock Lesnar and has him backed into the corner. Cobra charges at him, but Brock lifts his leg up and Cobra runs head first into the big boot from Lesnar.


Brock lifts Cobra to his feet and tosses him over the top rope to the floor.



CHAD LEWIS: “God! Right out here in front of us!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Cobra, if you get a chance, run for your damn life!”



Brock exits the ring and grabs the time keepers chair. CRACK! He lands a shot across the back of Cobra. CRACK! He lands another one as Cobra tries to crawl away. CRACK! A third one across Cobras back! Cobra, still struggling to get away from the onslaught brought forth by Lesnar, uses the barricade to get to his feet.


He turns around...









CRACK!



...Right into a shot across the already bloodied head!



CHAD LEWIS: “Cobra is hurt!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I think I might even feel bad for him.”



Brock lifts Cobra to his feet then up onto his shoulders. No movement. No struggling whatsoever from Cobra. Lesnar swings him around and delivers the F5 sending Cobra through the announce table!



CHAD LEWIS: “He didn’t deserve this, Xavier!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I actually agree with you, Chad!”

CHAD LEWIS: “All because he won’t apologize to Heyman!? The Administrator Network needs to do something about this!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “They’ll stay out of it. They always do.”



Brock stares down at his work with a smile on his face. A bloody Paul Heyman walks over and kneels down beside Crimson Cobra with a microphone in hand.



PAUL HEYMAN: “Dakota, you brought this on yourself! I was willing to let bygones be bygones. Even after you punched me in the face last week.

“I... I told you not to do what you did. I warned you that I had friends in town tonight! You wouldn’t listen! Would you!?

“I admire your courage to fight back against Brock. Even if it was all for nil.

“Just remember, Crimson Cobra...

“You dumb son of a bitch!

“You brought this on yourself!”



Heyman tosses the mic down on top of Cobra as he and Brock exit the scene.



CHAD LEWIS: “XWFers, we’ll be back after this.

“Can we get some medic out here? Bring a stretcher!”



Madness fades to a commercial.

---

CHAD LEWIS: "Welcome back to Madness, XWFers. As you know, moments ago, Paul Heymans friend Brock Lesnar came to his aid and Crimson Cobra was basically destroyed and put through our announce table here at ringside."

XAVIER REIGNS: "I'm still in shock, Chad. I think Paul Heyman has done lost his mind over this damn apology."

CHAD LEWIS: "Crimson Cobra has been carted out of the building and taken by ambulance to Riverside General Hospital. As soon as we receive word on his condition, we'll bring it to you immediately."

XAVIER REIGNS: "I've been on Heymans side since he arrived on the scene here in the XWF. Even before he hired us, Chad. This... what happened here tonight... It's crossed the line. It's gone too far now."

CHAD LEWIS: "We're going to return to the ring, right now. JD, over to you."



JASON DANIELS: "The following contest, is a 2 on 1 handicapped match, set for one fall!"



The Rising plays.



JASON DANIELS: "Introducing first. From Los Angeles, California. Weighing 2 hundred 13 pounds.... SWIIIIIFT IIIIIOOONNN!"



CHAD LEWIS: "Swift Ion, left off last weeks Viewers Choice card, for unknown reasons!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Time to make up for it kid!"



"Basket Case" by Green Day plays.



JASON DANIELS: "His partner. From Queensland, Australia. Weighing 2 hundred 32 pounds... ZAAAYYYYYNE VYYYYYYPERRRRR!"



CHAD LEWIS: "Warfares Zayne Vyper. Set for action here on Madness!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "I caught his match on Warfare last week. Very good. Impressive individual. I think Witasick has himself a star in the making!"



"Now It's Overhead" by Dark Light Daybreak plays.



JASON DANIELS: "Their opponent. From Hell. Weighing 2 hundred 35 pounds... INTEMPORALITERRRR SCELESTUSSSS!"



CHAD LEWIS: "Intemporal, Intempo, Inte..."

XAVIER REIGNS: "Select us."

CHAD LEWIS: "Whatever his name is, on the way to the ring!"

2 on 1 Handicapped Match Swift Ion & Zayne Vyper - vs - Intemporaliter Scelestus Standard Match

The bell rings and Swift Ion, along with his partner Zayne Vyper, go on the attack on Scelestus. Up on the entrance ramp, a man driving a fork truck makes his way toward the ring. On the forks is a large wooden crate.



CHAD LEWIS: “What the hell is going on here?”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Just taking care of a little problem.”



Ion and Vyper continue to double team Scelestus. Vyper lifts Scelestus up onto his shoulders then tosses him down with a GTS!



CHAD LEWIS: “Lights out! Why is the referee not stopping this double team!?”

XAVIER REIGNS: “He’s just....... following orders. Just call the match.”



Swift Ion makes his way to the top rope. He leaps high into the air and lands the 450 splash on Scelestus!



CHAD LEWIS: “450 Splash! What impact!”



Ion and Vyper lift Scelestus to his feet. The fork truck driver steers the fork truck against the apron and raises the crate. Ion and Vyper proceed to dump Scelustus into the crate. Vyper slams down the lid as Ion nails it shut.


Vyper and Ion re-enter the ring.


On the lid of the crate it reads: SHIP TO: SHOVE IT



CHAD LEWIS: “This is an absolute first!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Paul Heyman will no longer waste one more minute of his time on that guy. Shane can have him!”



The referee starts a ten count as the fork truck driver turns around and heads back up the ramp.


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10!

WINNER: Swift Ion & Zayne Vyper

CHAD LEWIS: "Swift Ion and Zayne Vyper pick up the win tonight on Madness! XWFers, I do have an update on Crimson Cobra and the latest is, they think he'll be fine, but they intend to keep him over night for observation."

XAVIER REIGNS: "So, he's undoubtedly out of the main event."

CHAD LEWIS: "Paul Heyman should be arrested for assault and conspiracy!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "I'm not sure that'd happen. However, I don't disagree."

CHAD LEWIS: "The main event in just minutes. Stay with us!"

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CHAD LEWIS: "We're back here on Madness!"



The X-Tron explodes into flames. The lights go out immediately.



CHAD LEWIS: "Oh God! If this night couldn't get any worse! We get a visit from Warfares Sebastian Duke!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "In five days, he battles Mr. Satellite!"



"Ain't No Grave" by Johnny Cash plays.



CHAD LEWIS: "Fitting entrance for Duke! He battles Satellite in a Buried Alive match!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Not only that, Dukes United States title is on the line as well as Satellites Television title!"



Duke enters the ring cloaked in a hooded robe and surrounded by his Brotherhood. His Brotherhood is concealing something. Duke has a mic in hand.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "In just five days, I bury Mr. Satellite alive. In just five days, I reassert my dominance over the Xtreme Wrestling Federation. In just five days, I walk into Las Vegas as the United States champion, and I walk out with Mr. Satellites Television title..."



The Houston crowd boos Duke, still shrouded in darkness. Torchbearers, the only visible light within the arena.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Tonight, I come to Madness to make a statement. Tonight, I come to Madness to set an example. An example, of things to come. An example, of what is in store for Mr. Satellite this Saturday night!"



He turns to face his Brotherhood.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "My Brothers... Reveal the victim!"



CHAD LEWIS: "Victim? What the hell is he talking about?"

XAVIER REIGNS: "I'm not sure, but I really don't like the sound of it."



The Brotherhood reveals a human being secured to a cross.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "For those of you that are expecting some interruption by Mr. Satellite, I regret to inform you, you're wrong. Dead wrong. See, last week, right here on Madness, I kind of gained possession of Mr. Satellites speaking mechanism. That stupid Dalek robot!

"Brothers! Remove the hood!"



A couple of the Brothers remove the hood revealing a young man.



CHAD LEWIS: "That's! That's!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Yeah! It's AJ Powell!"

CHAD LEWIS: "Just what the hell is he planning?"



Duke lowers his hood and raises both arms, signaling the Brothers to raise the cross into the air.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "With the powers vested in me as the Grand Master of the Brotherhood of the Illuminatus. AJ Powell, as a result of your crimes you are condemned to death by burning!"



CHAD LEWIS: "What!? What crimes!? This is absurd!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "I... I don't know."

CHAD LEWIS: "I can't stand for this!"



Chad Lewis stands and jumps up on to the apron with a microphone in hand.



CHAD LEWIS: "Sebastian Duke! Stop! What crime has he committed against your Brotherhood! I think I, along with all the XWFers here in Houston demand some kind of explanation!"

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Chad Lewis, I'd advise you to go back to your chair behind your announce table. Or at least, what's left of it. This does not concern you!"

CHAD LEWIS: "What point are you trying to prove!? What crimes has AJ Powell committed?"

SEBASTIAN DUKE: "If you must know, he was found guilty of impersonating a professional wrestler. Much like Mr. Satellite tries - and fails - to impersonate one.

"He is condemned to die! I'd suggest you step away or suffer the same fate!"



Xavier Reigns steps away from announcing to try and get Chad Lewis to return to whats left of the booth.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Chad Lewis, my patience is wearing thin. If I were you, I'd listen to your broadcast colleague. Go do your damn job!"



Chad Lewis drops to the floor.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "On to the business at hand.

"Torch him!"



"Planetary (GO!)" by My Chemical Romance plays as the lights come on.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Get out there! Cut him off! Torch him! Torch him now!"



The vast majority of the Brotherhood exits the ring and creates a blockade to block Mr. Satellite from getting to Sebastian Duke. The last brother hands his torch off to Duke and exits the ring. Duke turns to ignite the cross and he stands face to face with Mr. Satellite.



CHAD LEWIS: "Where the hell did he come from!?"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Sebastian Duke is a mountain of a man compared to Mr. Satellite!"



Satellite charges after Duke. Duke can do nothing as he still maintains possession of the torch. Satellite nails Duke with punch after punch and kick after kick backing Duke into the corner. Satellite nails Duke in the side with a powerful kick and back out of the corner.


Satellite charges toward Duke, but Duke lifts his leg and Satellite runs head first into Dukes big boot.



CHAD LEWIS: "Good God! He nearly took Satellites head off!"



Duke exits the corner as he tries to shake off the cob webs. With the torch in hand, he walks toward the hanging cross that holds AJ Powell. As he nears, he begins to raise his torch toward the cross.


Suddenly, Dukes progress is halted. Duke looks down and notices Satellite hanging onto both of his legs.



CHAD LEWIS: "Mr. Satellite, trying to stop Sebastian Duke from committing an unthinkable act here on Madness!"



Duke decides to stop messing around and points his torch toward Satellite. The torch gets closer and closer and Satellite is forced to release his grip and roll out of the way. Again, Duke raises the torch toward the cross.


Again, Satellite stops Duke by hanging onto his legs. Duke falls to his knees and has a microphone in reach.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Get in here!"



The members of the Brotherhood turn around and notice Satellite hanging onto Duke. The Brothers hit the ring and Satellite darts for an exit. Satellite, unsure how to help AJ Powell, paces the arena floor outside the ring. Duke gets back to his feet.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Mr. Satellite, you need to realize that this is going to happen. AJ Powell is about to perish from this Earth with or without you trying to interfere!

"Shut those lights out!"



The arena lights go out again.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "Mr. Satellite, pay close attention! The Angel of Darkness is about to give you a glimpse of your very own future!"



Duke starts to reach toward the cross with his torch. Suddenly, Satellite springboards off the top rope and nails Duke with a dropkick. Duke flies backward and loses his grip on the torch. The torch flies into the air and brushes against the cross.


Duke falls out of the ring and he looks on as the torch ignites the cross. Satellite sits below the cross and watches as AJ Powell screams in agony as the flames engulf him. There is nothing he can do about it.


The Brotherhood leaves the ring and exits toward the entrance way. Duke, leaves Satellite with one final thought as he walks backward up the ramp. The arena lights come on and XWF officials are scurrying to put AJ Powell out.



SEBASTIAN DUKE: "I have to thank you, Mr. Satellite! Your carelessness just ensured AJ Powell has drawn his final breath!"



Satellite looks back toward AJ Powell then points at Duke. He then uses his one hand to make a "belt" motion.


Madness fades to commercial as EMTs load AJ Powell onto a stretcher and begin CPR.

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CHAD LEWIS: "Welcome back to Madness. Ummm. The update on AJ Powell is that he is breathing, but it is very labored. He's very badly burned. He is on his way to Riverside General Hospital. I'll try to get a further update before we leave he air tonight!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "It's been an odd, odd night for Monday Night Madness."

CHAD LEWIS: "The main event triple threat is right now. Wait! WHAT!?"

XAVIER REIGNS: "What'd you hear!?"

CHAD LEWIS: "XWFers, I have just received word that Crimson Cobra has arrived back here at the Toyota Center!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "He's an idiot! Live to fight another day!"

CHAD LEWIS: "Word is, he contacted the Administrator Network to get clearance to compete. He signed a waiver and is free to compete if he chooses! To reiterate, Crimson Cobra is back in the building here in Houston and plans to compete in the main event!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "This is crazy!"

CHAD LEWIS: "JD, over to you!"



JASON DANIELS: "The following contest is a triple threat match set for one fall!"



"Malaria" by Sangura & Dead plays.



JASON DANIELS: "Introducing first. Weighing 1 hundred 52 pounds. She is the Deevil, ANN THRAAAAAXX!"



CHAD LEWIS: "One of the most dominant women in the XWF today!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Not on of, THE most dominant woman!"



"Another Way to Die" by Jake White & Alicia Keys plays.



JASON DANIELS: "Her opponent. From Columbus, Ohio. Weighing 2 hundred 45 pounds... SHHHOCKERRRRRRRR!"



CHAD LEWIS: "Shocker hasn't been seen on Madness in a few weeks now!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Tonights the night to make a break through, kid!"



"The Sound of Truth" by As I Lay Dying plays.



JASON DANIELS: "Their opponent. From Aurora, Colorado. Weighing 1 hundred 89 pounds... CRRRRRIMSOOOONNN COOOOOOBRAAAAAAA!"



CHAD LEWIS: "He looks pretty banged up!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Probably because he is!"



"Cult of Personality" by Living Colour plays.



JASON DANIELS: "Introducing the special guest referee. SEEEEE EMMMM PUNK!"



CHAD LEWIS: "In just five days, the big time rubber match between CM Punk and Ann Thraxx!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "I think Punk wastes too much time trying to force other competitors into becoming his disciples!"

Triple Threat Match Ann Thraxx - vs - Shocker - vs - Crimson Cobra Standard Rules Guest Referee: CM Punk

CM Punk, sporting his official black and white referees t-shirt, starts the contest waving his hands for the opening bell. The main event match up starts off and all three of the contestants are looking from one to the other, trying to decide who to attack first.


Crimson Cobra looks left at Ann Thraxx then right over to Shocker. He is about to turn his head again but he is blindsided by Thraxx who shoves Cobra to the ground with a jumping clothesline. Ann is quick to her feet and joins shocker in stomping the downed body of Crimson Cobra. Shocker looks over at Ann stopping the stomping, the two look at each other and Shocker dives under Ann’s legs and goes for the quick roll up pin.


CM Punk laughs at the attempt and slowly drops to one knee as if it were hurting him to do so. He drops the other knee and goes to check on Ann’s shoulders. He puts his hand under her shoulder and shakes his head yelling at Shocker:


CM PUNK: “You have to put both shoulders on the mat!”



CHAD LEWIS: "That damn CM Punk! He's going to make a mockery out of this main event!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "Calm down, killer!"



Shocker is infuriated with CM Punk not counting his pin fall and releases the hold. Punk stands back to his feet with an incriminating smile on his face. Shocker’s face is red hot with anger and he starts towards CM Punk. Ann Thraxx is back up and sprinting towards Shocker after getting momentum from bouncing off the ropes.


Running!


BUT NO! Shocker saw it coming and baited her into a hip toss. Thraxx goes down hard and Shocker forgets about the bad call from the referee for now. He goes to work on Ann stomping at her leg, then her hip, a stomp to her stomach sends her down. Laying on the mat now, Shocker continues to work the body with stomps.


Cobra is still down tending to his bandages on his head. The camera switches back to Shocker. We see he has locked Ann Thraxx in an armbar! Ann is trying to show no signs of pain but the armbar has been locked in deep!


CM Punk looks at the situation but then looks over towards Crimson Cobra and bends down as if to be helping him. CM Punk hears tapping and knows Ann Thraxx is tapping out but just as this happens he bounces up and acts to be off balance. Punk falls over on top of Shocker and forces him to break the hold.


Shocker rolls over holding his head where CM Punk’s elbow may have done some damage. Punk looks over to Ann Thraxx and says:


CM PUNK: “I want you to have false hopes going into High Stakes. For that is what that false God gives you, Ms. Thraxx.”



CHAD LEWIS: “More mockery by CM Punk!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Relax, Chad!”



CM Punk smiles again before getting back to his feet and trying to blame the still motionless Crimson Cobra for his “accident.”


Shocker gets back to his feet and quickly rubs his head where he took an elbow from the ref, but he goes right back to attacking Ann Thraxx. Shocker lifts Thraxx to her feet and sends her flying towards the ropes, on the rebound, Shocker is bent over and ready for lift off…










Ann Thraxx is trying to slow down to counter…










SPINEBUSTER!


Connects and sends Ann to the mat with a sickening thud. Shocker gets up and looks around the ring only to be getting a finger pointed in his face and told by Punk:


CM PUNK: “No need for excessive force, don’t make me disqualify you!”


Punk continues to yell at Shocker for slamming Ann, giving Cobra time to recover and get to his feet. Before Shocker knows it, Cobra has gone from walking to a full on sprint towards him. CM Punk darts out of the way and Cobra leaps onto the middle rope…



CHAD LEWIS: “Crimson Cobra displaying his aerodynamic skills, flipping in mid-air!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Not bad for a guy that just left the hospital!”



Cobra is CAUGHT! Shocker holds Crimson’s body and lifts him into the air. Crimson Cobra tries to wiggle out of it and reverse the slam, but his body comes down with some force. Shocker stands above Cobra’s body watching him wince in pain as it looks like the slam has aggravated his back after what transpired earlier in the night. Shocker quickly drops down for the pin.


But again CM Punk slowly makes his way to the mat. Again he checks both shoulders and they are both down so he begins to lift his hands for the count.



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Punk’s hand goes back to check for a kick out making sure to show that Cobra’s shoulders are still on the mat. Cobra hasn’t moved yet so Punk’s arm rises into the air yet again…






Another overly long wait for the hand to come down….






CHAD LEWIS: “CM Punk’s hand hasn’t moved out of the air yet!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “This is crazy!”








KICKOUT! Crimson Cobra is able to pull it together and get out of the pin. Shocker is again infuriated by the referee and darts towards him. This time it’s Shocker with his finger in the face of CM Punk. Punk is laughing but quickly gets serious.


He begins to yell at shocker threatening Shocker with a disqualification if he so much as touches him! Ann Thraxx is back up and Cobra is using the ropes to get to his feet. Cobra is still holding his back as it is obviously bugging him from earlier tonight.


Ann Thraxx sneaks up on Cobra, but Cobra is able to send her running to the other side of the ring with a powerful throw. Shocker sees Ann coming and ducks out of her way pulling the top rope down and sending her flying out of the ring.


CM Punk instantly gets out of the ring to check on her, leaving the ring empty other than Cobra and Shocker.



CHAD LEWIS: “Oh, I’m sure CM Punk is real concerned about Ann Thraxx’s well being!“

XAVIER REIGNS: “Well, he’s doing a job! Just not so sure it’s a good one!“



Shocker has a sense of dominance after slamming Cobra earlier and is confident as he walks over to the pained Cobra. Shocker grabs Crimson by the hair and pulls him towards the turn buckle.


Shocker tucks Cobra’s head underneath his arm and grabs his trunks. He lifts Crimson Cobra up and places him down on the top rope. Shocker grabs the back of Cobra’s head and delivers two stiff blows making sure that he has the advantage as he begins to climb the ropes to meet Crimson on the top. Cobra is on the top rope being held by Shocker but he slowly recognizes the position and hits Shocker with a mean right punch.


Shocker is taken off guard and almost falls off the middle rope. He quickly steps up and joins Cobra on the top rope ready to do some damage, but Cobra has other plans and pushes Shocker off the top rope and sending him crashing down to the mat.


Still outside the ring, CM Punk is checking on Ann Thraxx and trying to get her back into this match.


Crimson Cobra looks down and is getting a huge roar from the fans as they want to see him go for more of his high flying action. Cobra smiles, he looks down at Shocker and using the spring like ropes he leaps high into the air!


Crimson Cobra tucks his head and flips while he is falling towards the mat and his opponent!




Shocker is trying to move!





But the senton his perfectly and Cobra takes the wind out of Shocker with the impact. Cobra isn’t all fine and dandy though as he forgot about his back injury and now the pain is reminding him. His eyes are squeezed shut, his fists clenched, and his teeth grinding all in an attempt to stop the pain from attacking his back.


Cobra is still down on top of Shocker when CM Punk notices it from outside of the ring. He walks over and looks in. He shakes his head and holds up a finger towards Cobra as if to say just a minute. Punk walks over to the steel steps and gets into the ring. He drops down and checks the shoulders just as he always does to make it fair.


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But already Shocker kicks out of the pin attempt and Cobra looks angry but he is in too much pain to want to argue with Punk.



CHAD LEWIS: “Oh, come on! This is ridiculous!“

XAVIER REIGNS: “I think Cobra could have won it right there!“



Cobra makes his way to his feet, holding his back with one hand and using the other to pull on the ropes. Cobra gets up and finds that CM Punk has gone back to helping Ann Thraxx outside of the ring. Crimson takes a moment to assess the situation, but he eventually rolls out of the ring and flings the ring’s apron up.



CHAD LEWIS: “A LADDER! Cobra is pulling a ladder out from under the ring.”

XAVIER REIGNS: “This mans career will be short!”



He isn’t satisfied with its height so he slides it back under and pulls out an even taller one. Crimson Cobra sets up the ladder outside of the ring next to the rubble that once was the announce table. Cobra climbs to the top of this ladder and looks down at Shocker’s motionless body.



CHAD LEWIS: “C’mon Cobra! Don’t put yourself through this!“

XAVIER REIGNS: “Like I said, Cobra! Live to fight another day!“



Cobra stands at the top of the ladder and the cameras all around the arena are flashing. Cobra leaps off the cold steel of the ladder and begins to fly through the air!



Cutting the air and dropping like a rock in water!





450 splash! The double front flip connects and Cobra almost rips through Shocker. He is down again ready to attempt another pin on Shocker and this time CM Punk is already on the ring apron as he is helping Ann Thraxx back to the ring like a gentleman. Punk sits on the middle rope and pushes up the top rope letting Thraxx enter and break up Cobra’s pin attempt.


Shocker rolls out of the ring and sits along the barricade. He is holding his stomach after being attacked multiple times from the sky.


Ann Thraxx is rejuvenated and going to work on Crimson Cobra. Stomps, kicks, and punches are all assaulting the man who just fell over 15 feet from an even taller ladder placed outside of the ring.



CHAD LEWIS: “I can not believe Crimson Cobra put himself in this situation!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Well, he’s paying for it now!”



Ann wraps Crimson up and begins to choke him with a triangle choke!


Crimson has to think quickly before he is put to sleep because he doesn’t want to tap out and lose this match! Cobra reverts to his old jiu-jitsu days and thinks of the triangle defense. Cobra sits up and gets good posture, he puts his knees under Thraxx’s back and begins to rip on the hold.


Ann Thraxx laughs at the attempt to escape and punches Cobra right in the face. All of his work is lost and the positioning and posture he once had are back to trapped in the hold. Veins are beginning to pop out of his forehead and he is slowly losing consciousness.


Ann Thraxx squeezes the hold even tighter and listens as she can hear Cobra choking. The bandages that are wrapped around Cobra’s head begin to turn a light pinkish color and you can tell the blood flow to his head is stopping and coming out of his wound. Cobra reaches for the ropes….



CHAD LEWIS: “Grab ‘em Cobra!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I doubt Punk will force a break anyhow!”

CHAD LEWIS: “Unfortunately, you’re probably right!”



HE GRABS ON!


But CM Punk isn’t doing anything about it. He looks at the hold and shakes his head. Finally, he starts the count that will disqualify Thraxx if it reaches five!


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CM Punk is waiting to see if Cobra is going to pass out soon but he continues to shake his head and pull on the rope showing that he is still awake.



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It is a surprise that Punk even counted this far. He seems to dislike Cobra and Shocker.



He doesn’t count. Still waiting to see if Cobra is going out or not.



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Cobra has a good fight left in him but the choke is still locked in and isn’t going anywhere.





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Cobra starts to get tunnel vision and his hearing dampens. His eyes water and he tries to blink a lot. Nothing happens to his vision from the blinking but his tunnel vision gets worse. The darkness is coming for him and he is going to leave consciousness.


But the break of the hold lets air back into the lungs of the already beaten and battered Crimson Cobra. He lays on the mat of the ring too tired to move, too exhausted to fight back. He is bleeding and sweating immensely as the match continues.


Ann Thraxx gets up and pulls Cobra to his feet along with her. He has no choice but to follow as he has no energy. Thraxx wraps ups Cobra’s head and spins into the air crashing his head down into the mat. A tornado DDT sends Cobra right back down to the ground.



CHAD LEWIS: “A thunderous DDT!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “If she goes for the pin, she might have it right here, Chad!”



Thraxx likes watching his body fall limp, so she picks him up again and this time pulls him towards the corner. She sets up the move and jumps towards the middle of the ring holding Cobra’s head right next to her body. His face smashes into the ground and the bulldog is perfectly executed.



CHAD LEWIS: “Bulldog from Thraxx!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “I’ve never felt bad for Cobra before tonight. The man has literally been through hell and back!”



Ann Thraxx lays on Cobra’s body ready to attempt the pin and CM Punk is on the floor before she is ready to count it not even checking for the shoulders to be down like for the other two.


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But Ann Thraxx is the one to get off of Cobra. She voluntarily gets up and stops the pin count and CM Punk looks confused. She is not done punishing him yet. Ann Thraxx gets up again but this time she goes to the top rope. She looks down and mocks Crimson Cobra at the top of the ropes!


Ann stands tall on the turn buckle and taunts towards the body of Cobra. She leaps off the top rope and begins to hurl towards Cobra!


She puts her elbow out and…





SMASH!


A falling elbow drop has Ann sending her elbow almost through Cobra’s sternum! Cobra is trying to as much as breathe and stay alive after such a crazy night while Ann wraps him up for the pin.


Again CM Punk is down ready for the count quicker than a lightning strike hits the ground!

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But Cobra is able to muster up enough strength to kick out. The count was a lot quicker and shows who’s corner CM Punk is in. Cobra doesn’t let it get to him, but he is still just lying on the mat hoping to have time to catch his breath before another attack.


Ann Thraxx is sitting on her knees shocked that Crimson was even able to break out of the pin. She thought the three moves would have been enough to put the beaten snake away for sure. Ann stands again, Cobra coming to his feet with her again. Ann kicks Cobra in the stomach and makes him bend over. She reaches over and pulls him in over her shoulders.


Cobra is unable to move and get away from the exhaustion and he is in a tombstone position. Ann Thraxx holds Cobra for a second before re positioning herself and running. She jumps and…



SMASHES COBRA’S HEAD! The Dragon Sleeper!


Ann Thraxx connects with one of her trademark maneuvers! She thinks to herself that it has to be enough to put Cobra away and she gets to pinning him.


Punk quickly drops for the pin attempt!


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BUT WAIT!


Ann Thraxx has just been pulled out of the ring! Shocker was waiting for her and sends a powerful right hand towards her mouth!



CHAD LEWIS: “Shocker! Right in the nick of time!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “By hook or by crook, Ann Thraxx was about to claim victory!”



Shocker hits Thraxx with another punch. He gives a quick knee to the stomach and pulls her hair around whipping her into the steel post! CM Punk is standing in the ring confused thinking that Shocker was going to be down for the match after Crimson Cobra’s onslaught!


Back outside of the ring, Shocker has just sent Ann running into the barricade blocking the fans from the ringside.


Ann bounces off the wall and falls to the ground. She has to arch her back as she winces in pain hoping for it to go away. Shocker reaches down and pulls her up by her hair, CM Punk breaks it up as he is now outside of the ring with the two competitors.


Punk pushes Shocker back towards the ring and away from Ann. Ann is angered now by CM Punk and she pushes him off Shocker as she goes after him with punches flailing everywhere.


Punk is taken by surprise from the push and falls over to the ground, he watches as Ann goes to work on Shocker and she eventually throws him into the ring. Thraxx gets into the ring and pulls Shocker up to his feet.



CHAD LEWIS: “Ann Thraxx, on fire at the moment!“

XAVIER REIGNS: “She might have just lost her temper!“



Shocker is staggered and has to hold on to Ann Thraxx to not fall over. The two in the middle of the ring don’t even realize that Crimson Cobra has climbed back to the top of the huge ladder that is outside of the ring and he is preparing to jump!


Cobra sizes them up and gets ready….


Cobra crouches down….


AND LIFT OFF!


Whisper in the wind hits both of his opponents, but Cobra didn’t see that Ann Thraxx was timing it and popped her leg up to hit a super kick!



CHAD LEWIS: “Superkick!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “How did she even see him coming!?”

CHAD LEWIS: “All three competitors are down!”



CM Punk is helping Ann Thraxx to her feet and she shoves him away and falls back to the mat. Punk again tries to help her up. Out of nowhere, she nails him in the face with a hard punch. Punk staggers backward and turns with his back to Ann Thraxx.


Thraxx grabs Punk from behind...



CHAD LEWIS: “New Days dawn!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Punk is out cold!”



Thraxx jaws a little on the out cold CM Punk. She turns around and sees Shocker staring right at her. He flips her off then boots her in the midsection.



CHAD LEWIS: “The Shocking Effect!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “This going to do it right here!”



Shocker hooks the leg of Ann Thraxx. He doesn’t notice that Cobra is flying through the air right toward him. He looks up and sees Cobra in the air...









It’s too late.









CHAD LEWIS: “RED FANG!!!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “They’re all down and out again!”

CHAD LEWIS: “That impact from the shooting star press leaves the already injured Crimson cobra in an even more precarious position!”



All three competitors are flat on their backs. Cobra gets to his knees. He crawls with one hand as the other hand is clutching his ribs. He crawls toward Shocker, Thraxx and Punk all lying nearly side by side by side.



CHAD LEWIS: “This is why these fans love Crimson Cobra!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “A thrilling main event!”

CHAD LEWIS: “Cobra has the tenacity it takes to main event in the XWF!”



Cobra falls on top of Thraxx and notices Punk is still out. Cobra grabs Punks hand and slams it to the mat.


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Cobra lifts and slams Punks hand against the mat again.


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Cobra lifts and then thrusts Punks hand toward the mat...





























3!

WINNER: Crimson Cobra

CHAD LEWIS: “Crimson Cobra, miraculously with the main event victory! The roof has come off of the Toyota Center!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Usually I’d bitch and moan about such a thing. After the night he’s had, the man deserved something good tonight!”

CHAD LEWIS: “When we come back, I have an update on uh.... on uh.... AJ Powell... and Paul Heyman has the Senator and Nightmare face to face for the High Stakes Contract Signing! Stay tuned!”

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CHAD LEWIS: “XWFers, moments ago, I got the official word from backstage.... um..... as you know AJ Powell was set ablaze by Sebastian Duke.... if you want to get technical, Mr. Satellite hit Duke and the torch set the cross on fire.

“At any rate, AJ Powell has died from his injuries received here tonight at the hands of Sebastian Duke and his Brotherhood.”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Most unfortunate. Like you said, Mr. Satellite...”

CHAD LEWIS: “Sugar coat it any way you like! AJ Powell being set on fire was exactly Dukes intentions and exactly what happened!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Be that as it may, the show goes on.”

CHAD LEWIS: “Indeed it does. JD.”



A red velvet carpet lines the ring mat. In the center of the ring is a covered table with the European title on one end encased in glass.


On each side of the table stands an office chair for each of the competitors.



CHAD LEWIS: "The Senator will defend the European title Saturday night at High Stakes against Nightmare!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "This Nightmare, he has really gotten the best of both the champion and the general manager in recent weeks."

CHAD LEWIS: "Oh, he definitely has, X! It will be interesting to see all three of these men in the same ring at the same time face to face to face.”



Paul Heymans ECW theme plays as he makes his entrance toward the ring carrying a leather folder. Hen enters the ring and Jason Daniels gives him an introduction.



JASON DANIELS: "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the General Manager of Monday Night Madness, Misterrrr Paul HEYYYYMANNNN!"



The Houston crowd boos Heyman as he takes the mic and holds the leather folder up high.



PAUL HEYMAN: "Thank you, Jason. What I have in my hand is the official contract for High Stakes between the European champion, The Senator John Samuels, and the biggest thorn in his side, Nightmare!"



The crowd cheers at the mention of the name Nightmare.



PAUL HEYMAN: "So, without further adieu, it is my pleasure, and an honor to introduce to you, the reigning, defending, greatest European Champion of all time, my best-friend.... The SENATORRR! JOHN SAMUELLLLLS!"



Stars and Stripes Forever plays in the arena as an unhappy looking John Samuels enters to a chorus of boos. He makes his way down the aisle in an expensive suit and his best Stetson hat. He enters the ring and shakes hands with Paul Heyman before taking a seat in one of the chairs.



PAUL HEYMAN: "Now, for the challenger. Nightmare, come on out!"



"Nightmare" by Avenged Sevenfold plays throughout the arena as the fans in Houston go berserk! Nightmare makes his way toward the ring and enters. Never once taking his eyes off of the Senator.



CHAD LEWIS: "I think Nightmare is continuing to get inside the head of the Senator!"

XAVIER REIGNS: "He might be trying to. One thing you need to know about Senator is, like Roddy Piper, as soon as you think you have all the answers, he changes the question!

"That is why the Senator is undefeated on Monday nights!"



Nightmare takes his seat across from the Senator. Heyman lays the leather folder on the table in front of the Senator and opens it up.



PAUL HEYMAN: "As champion, Senator, you have the floor first!"



Heyman hands the microphone to the Senator.



SENATOR: “You know what, I'll admit something--something I never thought I'd say in public... I was afraid. Yes, you heard me right. After Madness went off the air a couple weeks ago, I was actually afraid that someone had finally had my number. I thought that maybe, just maybe, everything I've done to become the European champion had finally caught up to me. And then last week, Nightmare, you finally showed yourself.“



The crowd cheers.



SENATOR: “A towering hulk, you picked me up and slammed me over your knee like I was a child's play thing. And boy, did that hurt. It hurt a lot. But you know what happened? All that fear, all the uncertainty instantly just washed away. I finally saw what was laid out before me, and you know what, Nightmare? I couldn't be less impressed.”



The crowd boos as Senator and Heyman exchange a look and smile.



SENATOR: “Here I stand, the greatest European champion in the history of the XWF--taking challenges left-and-right, defending my belt week-after-week. And then there's you, a giant "monster" who has to rely solely on behind-the-back cheap shots and a mask to hide behind. What's behind that thing, anyway?

“I'll tell you. A giant, poetry reading wuss!“



The crowd boos some more.



SENATOR: “That's right, I looked up those 'ominous messages' that have been popping up on Madness, they're nothing more than lines stolen off a preteen girl's MySpace account. You think that's supposed to scare me? What's next, are you going to start showing crepe recipes? Maybe your favorite photos of kittens? Perhaps the directions to your favorite nail salon? You're twisted, I'll give you that. But you're nothing but a big, sad excuse for a man. I looked at every possible loophole to avoid this match, because frankly you don't deserve it.“



The crowd boos some more. Even in Texas, the Senator is widely hated by the fans.



SENATOR: “I'm a three time FTW UFO champion, I'm undefeated on Madness, I won the Bragging Rights cup just last week, and I currently am one of the longest reigning European champions ever. What do you have? You've gotten lucky with a couple sucker punches and used poems like a little girl. And that's why you're getting the match, not because you deserve it-- I assure you, you don't --but because you had the audacity to waltz into MY ring pretending to be a threat to my title. You're big, I'll give you that. You're strong, I'll give you that. But do you have what it takes to look me in the eyes and try to do what you did last week? No, you don't have the guts. You don't have the will, and you sure as hell don't have the skill!”



More boos.



XAVIER REIGNS: "Sounds like The Senator is confident.”

CHAD LEWIS: "More confident than he has looked the past few weeks."



The Senator hands the mic back to Heyman who's face begins to turn pale as he looks over towards Nightmare. He Gingerly holds the mic out to masked monster.


Nightmare's gaze doesn't adjust in the slightest. He just stares intently at The Senator.


Nightmare finally reaches up and takes the mic out of Paul Heymans hand and holds it to his mask. The crowd roars with excitement and anticipation. They’ve waited to hear what is on Nightmares mind.


The crowd then falls silent.



NIGHTMARE: "There are many foolish specimens walking this world. Each of these foolish individuals has a demon that its single objective is to keep there uneducated, obnoxious and arrogant feet on the ground. Give them a taste of reality so to speak, to show them that they are not everything they think they are and they are not the highest power and that they are nothing more than puppets being used to entertain the higher unknown, unseen order.”



The crowds reaction turns mixed.



NIGHTMARE: “You John Samuel's, are one of these foolish specimens and I am your demon, I am your nightmare.”



The crowd roars to life again.



NIGHTMARE: “You have been roaming around these places for far too long with this bloated opinion of yourself. This arrogance that you express is grossly misplaced, it also optimizes all that is wrong with this world and it is my turn to stop it. We have been watching you Samuels and we have seen enough. So out in the desert at High Stakes, John Samuels, your Nightmare begins and your reign will end.”



The crowd roars its approval as Paul Heyman struggles to wrestle the microphone away from Nightmare's grasp, nearly toppling him over as he finally manages to break Nightmare's hold on it. Before Heyman can speak a word, however, Samuels quickly snatches it back.



SENATOR: “Do you really think you're saying anything I haven't heard before, you oaf? Week after week, someone says the same damn thing to me in one form or another, and week after week I beat them and humiliate them. Are you looking forward to that? Do you even understand the position you're in right now? I'll explain it to you nice and slow like, so your underdeveloped brain can grasp it all. When I was younger, growing up right here in Texas...”



Cheap pop tactic, fails miserably. Senator ignores it.



SENATOR: “I would frequently have nightmares about monsters hiding underneath my bed. They would wait until everyone was asleep and then jump out and threaten to eat me. I would wake up in a cold sweat and run down the hall as fast as my little legs would take me. Once I got to my parents room I would dive right in between them. This went on for weeks, until one night my father, God rest his soul, sat me down on his knee and he told me something that has stuck with me to this very day. You know what he said to me?”



Samuels points at his title belt in the glass case.



SENATOR: “He said 'son, dreams come true...'“



Mixed reaction again.



SENATOR: “'...Nightmares don't.'“



Senator quickly signs the contract and slides it over to Nightmare.


Nightmare slowly gets to his feet as he continues to stare into The Senators eyes. Heyman takes a step back with worrying what may happen next. Nightmare raises his hands out this side and the arena lights dim.


The X-Tron bursts into life and shows a bedroom.


The Senator looks astonished as he drops the mic onto the table. The camera pans to a school book sat on the desk next to the bed.


John Samuels
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The arena lights come back on and The Senator slowly turns to face Nightmare.


Nightmare now with the mic in his hand begins to talk.



NIGHTMARE: “Does that bring back some old memories Senator? It should, because that was your childhood bedroom. The same room that your beloved father used to tuck you into bed and tell you of how the night monsters couldn't hurt you.

“Well the night monsters I put into your head to show you that fear does exist may not be able to hurt you.

“But I can.”



Nightmare signs the contract as Heyman produces a second microphone from his jacket and hands it over to Samuels, who leans over the table looking Nightmare right in his eyes.



SENATOR: “But you won't. We both know it. At High Stakes, there's no darkness for you to hide in. That mask you hide behind isn't going to help you neither. No, it's you and me, no games and no cheap shots. You may be good at hitting in the dark, but I don't think for a second that you can do that when you're standing right in front of me.”

“Y'know, Nightmare, since I'm smart enough to create my own material, how about I write a poem for you-- since you're so fond of them?


Samuels clears his throat.


SENATOR: “Roses are red.

“This match will take it's toll.

“I'm going to take this big Texas boot.

“And shove it straight up your asshole.

“I'll turn it to the left.

“I'll turn it to the right.

“It'll get so far in.

“You'll be looking under your bed for ME every night!”



Samuels drops the microphone on the table and winks at Nightmare, showing him a large, confident grin as well.


Nightmare holds the mic to his mask once again.



NIGHTMARE: “That is a very touching poem young man.

“However is it a poem to frighten a thousand minds?

“Make them afraid of the dark and tremor at night?

“Can you show me anything but fear in your eyes,

“Well if you did they would all be just lies.

“This arrogance you show is just a way to hide. Hide from the truth. Hide from the fear.

“Our match in Nevada, there is nowhere for you to hide. You will be all mine and you will feel the darkness take over your mind.”



Nightmare drops the mic to the ground and looks towards The Senator as the crowd cheers loudly.


Samuels raises the mic to his face once more, smiling.



SENATOR: “Me? Hide? Might I remind you that it is you that hides in the shadows, lurking? I'm not hiding from you, Nightmare. I'm not wearing some hideous mask. I'm not turning out the lights to get the upper hand on you. I'm right here, waiting. Waiting to get my hands on you, waiting to punish you for stealing my title and making a mockery of my good name. Be afraid, Nightmare, because in Nevada there's nowhere for YOU to hide. You're locked in that cage with me, and I'm going to show you what nightmares are really made of.”



Samuels drops the mic and kicks his chair to the side, never breaking his gaze from Nightmare. Nightmare then kicks his chair to the side and steps forward arms out to his sides asking Samuels to make his move.


Senator and Nightmare flip the table out of the ring and the title and the glass crash against the floor outside the ring. Senator and Nightmare stand face to face. Heyman exits the ring and security comes running.


Senator throws the first punch. Then Nightmare. Then Senator. A back and forth slugfest until the two competitors are separated by security. With each man held back and pinned against the corner, Senator is the first to break free from the grasp of security.


He charges across the ring with Nightmare still pinned in the corner and delivers a splash. Senator begins hammering away on Nightmare until security finally gets a handle of him and pulls him all the way back to the corner again.


Now, Nightmare breaks free. Senator is free again as well. They meet in the center of the ring and begin trading blows back and forth again.



CHAD LEWIS: “Hell has broken loose here in Houston!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “Security certainly has their hands full with these two!”

CHAD LEWIS: “We’re out of time!”

XAVIER REIGNS: “High Stakes is in 5 days!”

CHAD LEWIS: “The Senator faces his Nightmares!”



Security gets the two men separated as Madness fades out.