The League: A Multiplayer WS3 Experience

Jman2k3 · January 14, 2014

I don't always post these, but for the first week, I think I feel justified.

WEEK ONE SPOILERS

The first Match of the Night of the new season is one of only two 3-star matches this week, runs almost 21 minutes, and features the first "Dramatic Comeback" I've seen since picking up the game on launch day.

Shortest match of the night was 6:00 even, and ended abruptly. It's a divisional match and I hope the rematch goes much, much longer. I was sad to see it end that quickly.

Fairly balanced match ratings all around, mainly two-stars with a couple of threes and a trio of one-star affairs.

Only one submission finish out of ten matches.

Matches without commentary and formatting ran 26 pages; I'm betting it'll end up around 35 by the time I add everything I plan to.

That's all I'm giving you this week; I'll see you back here tomorrow night for the first show of the new era!

Looking forward to it.

ShadowedFlames · January 15, 2014

<div style="text-align:right;">Season Seven, Week One

St. Louis, Missouri

January 14, 2014</div>

All it takes to start a revolution is an idea, or a single action. Three years ago, one wrestling company decided to start a revolution, to tear the curtain of kayfabe away from the cameras and bring true meaning to "professional" wrestling. No longer were the results determined beforehand. No longer did backstage politicking dictate where one appeared on the card. Only the talent and abilities would get you ahead.

The League of Professional Wrestling, as it came to be known, lasted for just over two years before outside pressure from the larger, more well-known wrestling companies forced them to shutter their doors. For a year, wrestling has stagnated, as those same companies refuse to innovate, to bring a breath of fresh air back to professional wrestling.

It's time that was changed. For over a year, new ideas have taken hold; new wrestlers and veterans alike have agreed to put themselves back to the test. Now, those wrestlers begin the quest for ultimate glory, and the right to truly be called a wrestling champion. Tonight, the revolution begins anew, for tonight, we rise up once more...and re-form The League.

<div style="text-align:center;">THE LEAGUE: SEASON SEVEN, WEEK ONE</div>

The arena erupts into loud ovations as the requisite pyrotechnic show opens the first broadcast of The League's new run. It is a lively crowd that is still filling in to their seats as the camera pans around to look at some of the audience in attendance. A number of signs proclaim the fans' loyalty for some of the returning League veterans, and more than a couple for some of the debuting rookies. After a few moments of this, the camera cuts to ringside and our three-person announce crew.

Bob Sinclair: It's been over a year, but finally, The League is back on the air! Hello, everyone, and welcome to St. Louis! I'm Bob Sinclair, joined here at ringside by "The Real Deal" Frankie Garnett, as well as Tori Montgomery. Tonight is the night, guys!

Tori Montgomery: Man, what a feeling it is to be back on the air, Bob! I know these fans are as excited as everyone backstage, and you can feel the energy in here tonight!

Frankie Garnett: I have to say...I kind of missed this.

Tori Montgomery: What, the excitement?

Frankie Garnett: No, the fact that I couldn't bet on Sean! Thank God he's come back!

Bob Sinclair: Nonetheless, we have ten matches on tap for you tonight, with some familiar faces to our longtime viewers and a number of League rookies looking to shake things up...

Frankie Garnett: Uh, Bob, did you fall asleep over there?

Bob Sinclair: Guys, I'm getting word that we have something going on backstage!

Frankie Garnett: The heck? I thought we were better than SW—

Tori Montgomery: Frankie, I think this is something serious! Get a camera back there!

<div style="text-align:center;">Backstage</div>

Thankfully, Tori's request is quickly fulfilled as a cameraman rushes backstage. The image on-screen jostles repeatedly as the crew member runs toward the apparent source of the disturbance, which is quickly shown to be a knot of people all talking at once and surrounding a figure who lies prone on the floor.

Bob Sinclair: What in the?

Tori Montgomery: Not even to our first match and already there's chaos!

Frankie Garnett: Ooh, this just got good....

The cameraman starts trying to press his way through the throng, trying to get a view of the individual who is the center of all this attention. As he finally breaks through, the camera gets a look at the individual on the floor—and then cuts out a second later. That second is enough for the viewers to see that it is Master Imoka who is laid out on the floor. His right leg is clearly broken in at least two places, and some blood could be seen pooling underneath his head. Abruptly, the camera returns to ringside and our announce crew.

Bob Sinclair: Folks, we apologize for the graphic image we just displayed. We weren't aware how bad it was.

Frankie Garnett: Anyone else get the feeling that Wallbanger Jones is behind this?

Tori Montgomery: Frankie, 'Banger's locker room is on the opposite side of the building from where they were. I highly doubt he was behind it.

Frankie Garnett: Then who was?

Bob Sinclair: The more important question, though, is how will this affect the Imoka/Jones match tonight? Master Imoka is clearly in no condition to compete; does that mean that Wallbanger wins by default?

Tori Montgomery: Tell you what, Bob, I'll go back and see if I can find out.

Tori removes her headset and stands up from the announce table, moving quickly toward the backstage area.

Frankie Garnett: Hell of a way to start the night, eh Bob?

Bob Sinclair: No kidding....

<div style="text-align:center;">Thor Hammerskald vs. Eidenhoek</div>

Disturbed's "Indestructible" hits the arena as a pair of wildly different figures emerge from backstage. In front is a dwarf, dressed for combat in a wrestling singlet, and behind him is a giant of a man, seven-feet plus (and nearly as wide). The pair walk to the ring, and the smaller man climbs up the steps and enters the ring while the giant walks around the ring once, getting a view from all angles before settling in the corner of his charge.

Amelia Williams: Ladies and gentlemen, our opening contest of Season Seven is an Alpha Division bout scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, being accompanied by Connor Reed, from Tanzania, weighing 102 pounds...Eidenhoek!

Frankie Garnett: Bob, are my eyes deceiving me or is the midget the one entering the ring instead of the giant?

Bob Sinclair: I'm...at a loss to explain it myself, Frankie. This makes no sense to me at all.

Anthrax's "Blood" hits the speakers, to a decent ovation he emerges from backstage, looking every bit the part of a Viking warrior as he strides to the ring with a determined look on his face...and scattering some of the fans away from the entrance ramp as he turns to glare at them. Making sure the fans are sufficiently cowed, he climbs the steps and enters the ring, his eyes never leaving the middle of the ring as he takes off his entrance gear and holds aloft his title belt for all to see.

Amelia Williams: His opponent, from Oslo, Norway, weighing 310 pounds, he is the reigning and defending League Champion...Thor Hammerskald!

Bob Sinclair: As Amelia mentioned, Thor is the defending League Champion, and as a reward got to pick his division for this season.

Frankie Garnett: And the fact that he put a midget in his division says everything about his ethics.

Bob Sinclair: This coming from the guy who managed him for two seasons?

Frankie Garnett: And who would know better?

Bob Sinclair: Oh, brother....

(00:03) Gaius hit a Kick To Gut

(00:09) Thor very easily avoided an Eye Poke.

(00:12) Thor hit a Left Hook

(00:19) Thor hit a Running Clothesline

(00:28) Thor picked up Gaius

(00:31) Thor hit a Punch

(00:35) Thor hit a Headbutt

(00:42) Gaius avoided a Jab Punch.

(00:48) Thor avoided a Slap To Chest.

(00:51) Thor hit a Kick To Gut

(00:54) Thor hit a Right Hook To Body

(00:58) Gaius blocked a Slap To Chest

(01:01) Thor hit a Kick To Gut

(01:06) Gaius blocked a Right Hook

(01:15) Gaius avoided a Running Clothesline.

(01:19) Gaius hit an Eye Poke

(01:19) The referee warned Gaius

(01:23) Gaius hit a Slap To Chest

(01:30) Thor very easily avoided a Kick To Gut.

(01:33) Thor hit a Kick To Gut

(01:38) Gaius blocked a Slap To Chest

(01:42) Thor hit a Slap To Chest

(01:46) Thor hit a Headbutt

(01:50) Thor hit a Running Knee Drop

(02:05) Thor hit a Stomp Flurry

(02:12) Thor hit a Big Legdrop

(02:27) Thor hit a Stomp Flurry

(02:31) Thor hit an Elbow Drop

(02:39) Thor hit a Splash

(02:54) Thor hit a Stomp Flurry

(03:03) Eidenhoek moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(03:07) Gaius hit a Stomp

(03:15) Thor got a rope break to stop a Choke Hold

(03:18) Gaius hit a Punch

(03:22) Gaius hit an Eye Poke

(03:27) Thor reversed an irish whip to the corner

(03:34) Thor hit a Corner Open Handed Chop

(03:41) Thor hit a Corner Knife Edge Chop

(03:59) Thor hit a Corner Ten Punch

(04:06) Thor hit a Corner Open Handed Chop

(04:12) Gaius avoided an Avalanche.

Frankie Garnett: Not like that was hard, Thor basically jumped over the guy!

Bob Sinclair: Yeah, the visual effects in this match are making my head hurt, Frankie.

Frankie Garnett: That's normally my line, Bob. You sure you're okay?

Bob Sinclair: Let's just get back to the match, please.

(04:19) Gaius hit a Turnbuckle Smash

(04:23) Gaius hit a Face Rake

(04:23) Gaius irish whipped Thor into the corner

(04:34) Gaius hit a Turnbuckle Smash

(04:38) Gaius hit a Face Rake

(04:41) Gaius hit a Kick To Gut

(04:45) Gaius hit an Eye Poke

(04:49) Gaius hit a Slap To Chest

(04:49) Gaius irish whipped Thor into the corner

(04:49) Thor hit the corner hard chest-first and collapsed to the mat

Frankie Garnett: Uh...what?

Bob Sinclair: I'm at a loss too, Frankie. This match is making no sense.

Frankie Garnett: At least I'm not the only one.

(04:57) Gaius hit a Stomp

(05:07) Thor Hammerskald very easily moved out of the way from an Elbow Drop.

(05:17) Thor picked up Gaius

(05:20) Thor hit a Punch

(05:24) Gaius broke a DDT

(05:28) Gaius hit a Slap To Chest

(05:31) Gaius hit a Punch

(05:31) Gaius irish whipped Thor into the corner

(05:53) Gaius hit Ten Turnbuckle Smashes

(05:57) Gaius hit a Face Rake

(05:57) Gaius irish whipped Thor into the corner

(05:57) Thor hit the corner hard chest-first and collapsed to the mat

(06:17) Gaius hit a Stomp Flurry

(06:25) Thor Hammerskald very easily moved out of the way from a Diving Ground Headbutt.

(06:29) Thor hit an Elbow Drop

(06:36) Thor hit a Big Legdrop

(06:51) Thor hit a Stomp Flurry

(06:55) Gaius stopped a Get Up Taunt by rushing Thor

(06:59) Gaius hit an Eye Poke

(07:03) Gaius hit a Face Rake

(07:03) Gaius irish whipped Thor into the corner

(07:15) Gaius hit a Turnbuckle Smash

(07:18) Gaius hit a Kick To Gut

(07:26) Gaius used a Power Intimidation

(07:29) Gaius hit a Kick To Gut

(07:29) Gaius irish whipped Thor into the corner

(07:37) Thor stopped a Corner Stomp Flurry by rushing Gaius

(07:40) Thor hit a Jab Punch

(07:43) Thor hit a Punch

(07:50) Thor hit a DDT

(07:57) Thor used a Slit Throat Motion

(08:03) Thor picked up Gaius from behind

(08:10) Thor hit a Chop Block

(08:20) Thor picked up Gaius

(08:30) Thor Hammerskald just cut Eidenhoek down with the Fenrir Strike!

Frankie Garnett: Mercifully, this one is over!

Bob Sinclair: Referee Jacob Smalls comes in for the count...one...two...thr—no!

Frankie Garnett: How, Bob? How did Eidenhoek get a shoulder up?

Bob Sinclair: I wish I knew, Frankie.

(08:42) Thor hit a Running Forearm Blow

(08:46) Thor hit a Running Knee Drop

(08:59) Thor hit a Posing Elbow Drop

(09:06) Thor picked up Gaius

(09:13) Thor hit a DDT

(09:19) Thor picked up Gaius

(09:23) Gaius blocked The Jotun Claw

(09:27) Gaius countered a Fenrir Strike with a Slap To Chest

(09:31) Gaius hit an Eye Poke

(09:35) Gaius hit a Slap To Chest

(09:39) Gaius hit an Eye Poke

(09:43) Gaius hit a Face Rake

(09:43) Gaius irish whipped Thor into the corner

(10:05) Gaius hit a Corner Stomp Flurry

(10:13) Gaius hit a Diving Ground Headbutt

(10:21) Thor Hammerskald very easily moved out of the way from a Leaping Elbow Drop.

(10:30) Thor picked up Gaius

(10:37) Thor hit a DDT

(10:50) Thor hit a Posing Elbow Drop

(10:57) Thor used a Slit Throat Motion

(11:12) Thor hit a Stomp Flurry

(11:20) Thor picked up Gaius

(11:24) Gaius broke The Jotun Claw

(11:28) Gaius hit a Face Rake

(11:31) Gaius hit a Punch

(11:31) Gaius irish whipped Thor into the corner

(11:54) Gaius hit a Corner Stomp Flurry

(12:04) Thor Hammerskald very easily moved out of the way from a Leaping Elbow Drop.

(12:11) Thor used a Slit Throat Motion

(12:24) Thor hit a Posing Elbow Drop

(12:31) Thor picked up Gaius

(12:41) The impact from that Fenrir Strike, Frankie...I think Eidenhoek may have broken ribs!

Bob Sinclair: That has to do it!

Frankie Garnett: If Thor got any lower on that Fenrir Strike, he'd be going through the ring!

Bob Sinclair: Referee in for the count...one...two...three! And now it's over!

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner by pinfall, at a time of twelve minutes and forty-six seconds...Thor Hammerskald!

Bob Sinclair: Thor is off to a good start on his quest to repeat as League Champion!

Frankie Garnett: And it only took beating a midget to do it....

<div style="text-align:center;">Scott Stevens vs. Judah Snow</div>

the opening strains of "God's Gonna Cut You Down" by The Gaslight Anthem hit the arena as a bright spotlight shines on the entrance way. A large figure steps through, completely ignoring the jeers from the fans as he stalks determinedly towards the ring. A lone fan tries to slap his shoulder, and he turns, snarling as the fan scurries away in fear of his life. The distraction aside, he makes his way to the ring and climbs inside, his eyes never leaving the middle of the ring.

Amelia Williams: Our next bout is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, weighing 288 pounds..."The Bastard" Judah Snow!

Frankie Garnett: I'll tell you, Bob, Judah Snow is one I'm keeping my eye on this season. I think the guy's going places!

Bob Sinclair: You're just saying that so he doesn't beat you down, right?

Frankie Garnett: Kinda sorta, maybe....

The lights in the arena go pitch black, as red lasers and spotlights light up the area. The video screen lights up and flashes across the screen, "Nothing survives my sting!" The crowd starts booing, but it’s not just a normal level of booing. It’s a booing of pure hatred. Chris Benoit level booing as an electric guitar wails throughout the PA system and the words of Dave Mustaine's voice echoes throughout the arena, "As I climb onto your back, I will promise not to sting. I will, tell you what you want to hear and not mean anything. Then I, treat you like a dog, as I shoot my venom in. You pretend you didn't know, that I am The Scorpion, whoa!" The jeering intensifies as the instrumental after the chorus hits the speakers, drawing out "The Venomous One" Scott Stevens and his sinister, yet beautiful wife, Lisa Barbosa-Stevens. They stand at the top of the ramp and kiss each other to the delight of the crowd. Walking down the aisle, Scott talks trash the entire way while raising a fist at a few of the more vocal bashers and Lisa flicks off the ignorant fans asking her to show her boobs. As they reach the ring, Lisa kisses her husband's cheek before he finally gets to the ring. Once in the ring he climbs the nearest turnbuckle and stares down at the crowd, an icy glare and the throat slash gesture his only actions as he drops to the mat while Lisa cheers him on.

Amelia Williams: His opponent, being accompanied by his wife, Lisa Barbosa-Stevens, he hails from Houston, Texas, weighing in at 256 pounds...He is "The Scorpion" Scott Stevens!

Bob Sinclair: After a lot of talking about her, Stevens finally has his wife joining him at ringside for League competition.

Frankie Garnett: Which means nothing is going to stop him from winning the League Championship! Put together, those two can do anything!

(00:08) Snow avoided a Handshake Sucker Punch.

(00:17) Stevens easily avoided a Slap To Chest.

(00:27) Stevens hit a Snap Suplex

(00:31) Snow broke a Rear Chinlock

(00:34) Snow hit a Handshake Kick To Gut

(00:43) Stevens avoided a Kick To Gut.

(00:48) Snow blocked a Hammerlock

(00:52) Snow countered a Hammerlock with a Slap To Chest

(00:55) Stevens countered a Headbutt with a Punch

(00:59) Stevens hit an Eye Poke

(01:03) Stevens hit a Begging Off Eye Poke

(01:07) Stevens hit a Face Rake

(01:13) Snow avoided an Eye Poke.

(01:16) Snow hit a Begging Off Sucker Punch

(01:20) Snow hit a Slap To Chest

(01:23) Snow hit a Punch

(01:27) Snow hit a Slap To Chest

(01:31) Snow hit an Open Handed Chop

(01:41) Snow picked up Stevens from behind

(01:48) Stevens avoided a Forearm To Back Of Head.

(01:51) Stevens hit a Handshake Kick To Gut

(01:55) Snow broke a Front Facelock

(02:02) Stevens avoided an Open Handed Slap.

(02:06) Snow blocked a Suplex

(02:10) Snow countered a Face Rake with a Slap To Chest

(02:14) Snow hit an Open Handed Slap

(02:18) Snow hit an Open Handed Chop

(02:27) Stevens avoided a Stomp.

(02:31) Stevens hit an Eye Poke

(02:45) Stevens applied a Front Facelock

(02:49) Snow countered a Face Rake with an Open Handed Slap

(02:53) Snow hit a Headbutt

(02:59) Stevens got a rope break to stop a Choke Hold

(03:02) Snow hit a Jab Punch

(03:06) Snow hit an Open Handed Slap

(03:10) Snow hit an Open Handed Chop

(03:17) Snow used a Face Rub Taunt

(03:21) Snow hit a Headbutt

(03:40) Snow applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(03:40) The referee gave Snow a stern warning

Bob Sinclair: Something tells me, Frankie, that "The Bastard" doesn't care.

Frankie Garnett: He should, before Lisa gets hold of him!

Bob Sinclair: ...

(03:47) Scott Stevens very easily moved out of the way from a Big Legdrop.

(03:54) Stevens hit a Knee Pull

(04:08) Stevens applied a Choke Hold

(04:08) The referee gave Stevens a stern warning

(04:14) Judah Snow moved out of the way from a Splash.

(04:21) Snow hit a Legdrop To Groin

(04:40) Snow applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(04:40) The referee gave Snow a stern warning

(04:48) Snow hit a Diving Ground Headbutt

(04:52) Snow hit an Elbow Drop

(04:56) Snow hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(05:00) Stevens stopped a Get Up Taunt by rushing Snow

(05:07) Stevens hit a Knee Plant

(05:21) Stevens applied a Front Facelock

(05:29) Stevens applied a Hammerlock

(05:33) Stevens hit a Forearm To Back

(05:40) Stevens hit a Hair Pull Takedown

(05:44) Stevens hit an Elbow Drop

(05:48) Stevens hit a Measured Knee Drop

(06:08) Stevens applied a Boston Crab

(06:29) Stevens hit a Belly To Back Suplex

(06:49) Stevens applied a Boston Crab

(07:09) Snow got a rope break to stop a Venomous Wrath of the Goddess Selket

(07:16) Stevens hit a Yakuza Kick

(07:20) Snow broke a Wrist-Clutch Explosion Suplex

Frankie Garnett: Can we even repeat some of the things this crowd is saying to Snow on the air?

Bob Sinclair: Not if you value your job, Frankie.

Frankie Garnett: I figured...

(07:24) Snow hit an Eye Poke

(07:28) Snow hit a Slap To Chest

(07:31) Snow hit a Forearm Blow

(07:34) Snow hit a Kick To Gut

(07:38) Snow hit a Face Rake

(07:43) Stevens blocked a DDT

(07:43) Snow irish whipped Stevens into the corner

(08:06) Snow hit a Corner Stomp Flurry

(08:10) Stevens broke a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(08:14) Snow rolled through a Venomous Wrath of the Goddess Selket

(08:17) Snow hit a Handshake Sucker Punch

(08:17) Snow irish whipped Stevens into the corner

(08:39) Snow hit a Corner Stomp Flurry

(08:49) Snow hit a Headbutt To Groin

(08:54) Stevens stopped a Stalk Grounded Enemy by rushing Snow

(08:58) Stevens hit an Eye Poke

(09:02) Snow broke a DDT

(09:06) Snow irish whipped Stevens into the ropes

(09:13) Snow hit a Big Boot

(09:21) Snow picked up Stevens from behind

(09:26) Stevens blocked a Snowplex

(09:30) Stevens slipped out of the back of an Atomic Drop

(09:34) Stevens hit a Forearm To Back

(09:44) Snow avoided a Blindside High Knee.

(09:49) Stevens reversed an irish whip

(09:49) The referee was accidentally knocked out after colliding with Snow

(09:56) Stevens hit a Sit-Out Spinebuster

(10:02) Stevens picked up Snow

(10:14) Scott Stevens drops Judah Snow dead in his tracks with the Toxic Sting!

Frankie Garnett: Oh, come on you incompetent ref! Get up already!

Bob Sinclair: Bad break for Stevens there...while Lisa tries to revive the ref, Stevens is going back on the offensive, looking to make sure that Snow is going to stay down!

(10:22) Stevens picked up Snow

(10:48) Snow is facing the full Venomous Wrath of the Goddess Selket!

Frankie Garnett: Seriously, ref! What is your malfunction?!

Bob Sinclair: Let's see someone Snow's size run into you when you’re not expecting it, Frankie, and see how well you fare!

(11:00) Stevens picked up Snow

(11:04) Snow blocked a Wrist-Clutch Explosion Suplex

(11:08) Snow broke a Wrist-Clutch Explosion Suplex

(11:12) Snow hit a Slap To Chest

(11:16) Snow hit a Face Rake

(11:26) Stevens avoided an Open Handed Slap.

(11:42) Stevens hit a Wrist-Clutch Explosion Suplex

(11:49) Snow fought back against being picked up

(11:52) Snow hit a Jab Punch

(12:02) Scott Stevens just got Snow Plowed! PERIOD!

(12:11) Snow picked up Stevens from behind

(12:16) Stevens blocked a Snowplex

(12:16) Snow irish whipped Stevens into the corner

(12:27) Snow hit a Corner Slap To Chest

(12:34) Snow hit a Corner Elbow

(12:34) The referee recovers

Frankie Garnett: Oh, sure, now you get up!

(12:41) Snow hit a Corner Slap To Chest

(12:48) Snow hit a Corner Forearm Blow

(12:55) Snow hit a Turnbuckle Smash

(12:58) Stevens countered a Begging Off Low Blow with a Punch

(13:02) Snow countered a Venomous Wrath of the Goddess Selket with a Face Rake

(13:09) Snow hit a DDT

(13:18) Snow picked up Stevens

(13:24) Snow hit a Begging Off Low Blow

(13:28) Snow got a two count

(13:40) Snow hit a Powerbomb

(13:54) Snow used a Get Up Taunt

(14:06) Snow hit a Powerbomb

(14:16) Snow picked up Stevens

(14:26) What impact! Judah Snow looks like he blongs in the NFL with that Snow Plow tackle!

(14:30) Snow got a two count

(14:42) Snow hit a Powerbomb

(14:48) Snow picked up Stevens from behind

(14:53) Stevens broke a Snowplex

(15:00) Stevens hit a Knee Plant

(15:05) Snow broke a Gutwrench Suplex

(15:10) Stevens blocked a DDT

(15:20) What impact! Judah Snow looks like he blongs in the NFL with that Snow Plow tackle!

(15:20) Snow spent a few crucial seconds recovering before going for the pinfall

(15:24) Snow got a two count

Bob Sinclair: That might come back to haunt Snow; you don't want to give an experienced competitor like Stevens any sort of escape hatch.

Frankie Garnett: Which means that now's the time to strike. Get him, Scorp!

(15:30) Snow hit a Low Blow

(15:35) Snow got a two count

(15:35) Snow irish whipped Stevens into the corner

(15:57) Snow hit a Corner Stomp Flurry

(16:05) Snow picked up Stevens from behind

(16:14) Snow irish whipped Stevens into the ropes

(16:21) Snow hit a Big Boot

(16:27) Snow hit a Low Blow

Frankie Garnett: Oh, for the love of coffee cake, ref, open your freaking eyes!

Bob Sinclair: The ref's apparently still slightly out of it, and didn't see the blatant cheating as he slides in for the count...one...two...three! It's over!

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner by pinfall, at sixteen minutes and thirty-two seconds...Judah Snow!

Frankie Garnett: Stevens was just robbed, twice! Once by the ref being a puny weakling, the second by the ref being blind as a bat!

Bob Sinclair: Are you sure you're not complaining about the NFL refs, Frankie? Cause you sound an awful lot like you do most every week.

Frankie Garnett: Grrr...

<div style="text-align:center;">William King vs. El Super Mantis</div>

William King

The ominous intro of Bloodbath's "The Soulcollector" is heard as the lights dim, and when the lyrics begin William King comes out in his black pleather ring gear and a hoodie, taking his time and circling the ring before rolling in, standing on the second rope and unzipping his hoodie to reveal the tanktop underneath, slipping the jacket off and throwing it at the announcers before dropping into the ring, leaning against the corner.

Amelia Williams: This is a Gamma Division match scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Arkham, Massachusetts, weighing 260 pounds...William King!

Frankie Garnett: Here's another guy I've got my eye on this season. I like his attitude!

Bob Sinclair: King certainly has an attitude, he truly believes that everyone else in The League is only there to be sacrificed to him.

Frankie Garnett: And why not? If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will!

Queen's "Hammer to Fall" hits the speakers to a decent ovation as Britain's greatest (and admittedly, only) Luchadore emerges from the back, with his manager in tow. Adjusting his mask one last time, he nods to his manager and dashes towards the ring, slowing as he climbs the steps and somersaulting over the top rope. Landing on his feet, he gives a heartly "Ole!" (complete with heavy British accent) to the crowd, who still soak it up and cheer as his manager finally makes it to ringside.

Amelia Williams: His opponent, accompanied to the ring by Lee Brae, from Mexico City, Mexico by way of Bristol, England, weighing 242 pounds...El Super Mantis!

Bob Sinclair: Mantis is certainly an...interesting character, wouldn't you say, Frankie?

Frankie Garnett: The guy's a certifiable nut job! How many luchadores have a British accent?

Bob Sinclair: Not many.

Frankie Garnett: There's a reason for that! Luchadores are not inherently Brits! This is an abomination!

(00:03) King hit a Punch

(00:07) King hit an Eye Poke

(00:21) King applied a Side Headlock

(00:28) ESM avoided a Forearm Blow.

(00:35) ESM hit a Comedy Tickle

(00:38) ESM hit a Kick To Gut

(00:42) ESM hit a Slap To Chest

(00:46) ESM hit a Knee Lift

(00:50) ESM hit an Elbow Drop

(00:54) ESM hit a Knee Drop

(01:01) ESM picked up King

(01:04) ESM hit a Puñetazo

(01:08) ESM hit a Comedy Foot Stomp

(01:12) ESM hit a Knee Lift

(01:15) ESM hit a Kick To Gut

(01:19) ESM hit an Open Handed Slap

(01:23) ESM hit a Palm Thrust

(01:27) ESM hit an Open Handed Slap

(01:30) ESM hit a Kick To Gut

(01:38) King avoided a Slap To Chest.

(01:46) ESM avoided a Slap To Chest.

(01:55) King avoided a Comedy Foot Stomp.

(01:59) ESM blocked a Slap To Chest

(02:02) King hit a Punch

(02:06) King hit an Open Handed Slap

(02:09) King hit a Punch

(02:13) King hit an Open Handed Slap

(02:16) King hit a Kick To Gut

(02:20) King hit an Open Handed Slap

(02:23) King hit a Punch

(02:27) King hit an Eye Poke

(02:35) ESM got a rope break to stop a Front Facelock

(02:49) King applied a Front Facelock

(02:54) ESM slipped out the front of a Side Headlock Closed Fist

(02:57) ESM hit a Puñetazo

(03:01) ESM hit a Knife Edge Chop

(03:10) King avoided a Stomp Flurry.

(03:14) King hit an Open Handed Slap

(03:28) King hit a Side Headlock Closed Fist

(03:31) King hit a Jab Punch

(03:38) King hit a Knee Plant

(03:48) El Super Mantis very easily moved out of the way from a Posing Elbow Drop.

Bob Sinclair: It's been an even match so far, but can Mantis capitalize off the mistake from King here?

Frankie Garnett: Are you kidding? Mantis wouldn't know what to do with a mistake if it came in a tortilla!

(03:52) ESM hit a Stomp

(03:59) ESM hit a Snap Driving Elbow

(04:03) ESM hit a Knee Drop

(04:09) King avoided a Stomp Flurry.

(04:13) King hit an Open Handed Chop

(04:20) King hit a Running Forearm Blow

(04:28) King hit a Stomp To Groin

(04:44) King hit an Attempted Mask Removal

(04:48) King hit an Open Handed Slap

(04:51) King hit a Forearm Blow

(04:55) King hit an Open Handed Slap

(05:02) King hit a Running Forearm Blow

(05:17) King hit a Stomp Flurry

(05:30) King hit a Posing Elbow Drop

(05:37) King hit a Legdrop To Groin

(05:44) King used a Slit Throat Motion

(05:49) ESM fought back against being picked up

(05:52) ESM hit a Jab Punch

(05:56) ESM hit a Palm Thrust

(06:00) ESM hit a Knife Edge Chop

(06:00) King shrugged off the blow

(06:10) King hit an Inverted Atomic Drop

(06:14) ESM stopped a Slit Throat Motion by rushing King

(06:21) ESM hit a Running Clothesline

(06:30) William King moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(06:38) King picked up ESM

(06:54) King hit a Piledriver

(07:08) King used a Get Up Taunt

(07:18) King hit an Inverted Atomic Drop

(07:25) King picked up ESM

Bob Sinclair: And once again, this crowd is not being shy in telling our competitors what they think.

Frankie Garnett: And again, it's something I doubt we'll be able to repeat on the air!

(07:41) King hit a Stump Piledriver

(07:54) King hit a Posing Elbow Drop

(08:00) King picked up ESM from behind

(08:04) ESM broke a Cthulhu Clutch

(08:08) ESM hit a Comedy Foot Stomp

(08:12) ESM hit an Open Handed Slap

(08:16) ESM hit a Comedy Foot Stomp

(08:19) ESM hit a Jab Punch

(08:22) ESM hit a Kick To Gut

(08:26) ESM hit a Comedy Foot Stomp

(08:29) ESM hit a Puñetazo

(08:33) ESM hit a Comedy Foot Stomp

(08:40) ESM hit a Flying Forearm

(08:50) ESM picked up King

(08:55) King broke a DDT

(09:00) ESM blocked a Running Cheating Roll Up

(09:04) ESM blocked an Inverted Atomic Drop

(09:11) El Super Mantis drops William King with the Loo Cha Touch!

(09:18) ESM hit a Power Guillotina

(09:23) King broke a Stomp To Groin

(09:26) King hit a Punch

(09:29) King hit a Jab Punch

(09:33) ESM blocked a Piledriver

(09:40) William King assets his role as Kingmaker by spiking El Super Mantis!

(09:47) King picked up ESM

Bob Sinclair: This crowd is really tearing into William King here.

Frankie Garnett: They're just jealous of greatness, that's all!

(10:03) King hit a Stump Piledriver

(10:08) ESM fought back against being picked up from behind

(10:12) ESM hit a Comedy Foot Stomp

(10:19) El Super Mantis drops William King with the Loo Cha Touch!

(10:26) ESM hit a Power Guillotina

(10:30) ESM hit a Running Knee Drop

(10:37) ESM hit a Snap Driving Elbow

(10:41) ESM hit a Running Knee Drop

(10:54) ESM used a Stalk Grounded Enemy

(11:01) ESM hit a DDT

(11:05) ESM leapt up to the top turnbuckle

(11:17) Look out! From the top rope, it's the Attack of the 6 Ft Flying Mantis!

Bob Sinclair: Look at the height on that 450 Splash!

Frankie Garnett: Hey, I thought white men couldn't jump!

Bob Sinclair: Oh, good grief...meantime, Mantis has the cover...one...two...three! He got him!

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner by pinfall, at a time of eleven minutes and twenty-two seconds...El Super Mantis!

Frankie Garnett: You've got to be kidding me!

Bob Sinclair: Some might call this an upset, but it will be Mantis who leaves St. Louis with his first win of the season!

The camera shifts to backstage, where we find Tori Montgomery talking with the Commissioner of The League, Colt Marshall.

Colt Marshall: I'm not sure we have any other choice, Tori. With Scotsman and Ben Williams both failing to earn provisional League contracts, we don't have anyone extra available to fill in for Imoka this season. It's obvious he won't be back until the end of the season, if that.

Tori Montgomery: So...what, are we going to have byes in that division now? How is that fair?

Colt Marshall: Unless an answer comes forth in the next minute, Tori, we have no other choice.

Tori's reply is muted by the sound of heavy knocking on the door.

Colt Marshall: Come in!

The sound of a door opening can be heard off-camera, and in the next instant both Colt and Tori jump to their feet, inquisitive looks on their faces. It is Colt who reacts first.

Colt Marshall: And just what are you doing here?!

The camera pans to show a smaller man, garbed in flame-themed ring gear with a very distinctive mask on his face.

Bob Sinclair: Wait, that's—

Tori Montgomery: El Demonio de Sangre?!

El Demonio de Sangre: (nods) You have an open spot in The League. I want it.

Colt Marshall: But, we need a physical, and the paperwork done, and that takes time!

Demonio stalks over to the desk and drops a heavy folder on it. On the top, clearly visible despite being upside down to the camera, are the words "League Physical" with a rubber-stamped "PASS" in the corner.

Colt Marshall: Erm, well...

Tori Montgomery: You just said an answer needed to present itself, Commissioner. I think your answer just arrived.

Colt Marshall: (pauses, then nods) You're right, Tori. Demonio, the person you're going to replace is scheduled to wrestle next. Do you need time to prepare?

El Demonio de Sangre: No.

Tori Montgomery: Then get going!

Demonio simply grunts and turns, leaving the camera shot. Marshall looks again at the paperwork, head tilted slightly.

Colt Marshall: This almost feels like it was planned....

Bob Sinclair: How about that, Frankie?! El Demonio de Sangre makes a surprise appearance, and has taken over the spot of the injured Master Imoka!

Frankie Garnett: I'd be more excited if it was someone who had more than a handful of wins in two seasons....

Bob Sinclair: Stay tuned, folks! It's Demonio versus Wallbanger, next!

<div style="text-align:center;">El Demonio de Sangre vs. Wallbanger Jones</div>

Disturbed's "Warrior" begins to blare from the house speakers, heralding our next combatant the ring. Garbed in dark biker leathers with a black bandana and a pair of shades, his look clearly screams "I will break you if you so much as look at me funny." Thus, it's not surprising that most of the fans keep their hands to themselves and settle for anonymous taunts as he strolls to the ring and ducks between the ropes.

Amelia Williams: This is a Beta Division contest scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from the nearest road house, weighing 306 pounds...Wallbanger Jones!

Bob Sinclair: One has to think that Banger is not very happy right now. He's got a totally different opponent than he planned for!

Frankie Garnett: Look at his face, Bob. Does he look like he gives a care?

Bob Sinclair: Hmmm. Good point.

The driving metal of Slayer's "Raining Blood" hit the speakers as the luchador emerges from backstage. His mask is obscured by the smoke billowing around him, and it is a blood-red spotlight that follows him to the ring as he hops over the top rope and paces back and forth, waiting impatiently for the match to begin.

Amelia Williams: His opponent, from Tijuana, Mexico, weighing 142 pounds...he is El Demonio de Sangre!

Bob Sinclair: For those of you who may not be up to speed with League history, Demonio only has four wins in two full seasons in The League, and has not been seen in a League ring since the end of Season Three.

Frankie Garnett: So it makes no sense why he's coming back! This is a serious downgrade for The League, losing a contender like Imoka and getting Demonio in return!

(00:10) Wallbanger very easily avoided a Puñetazo.

(00:19) El Demonio very easily avoided a Jab Punch.

(00:25) El Demonio hit a Rolling Wheel Kick

(00:28) El Demonio hit a Kick To Gut

(00:34) El Demonio hit a Rolling Wheel Kick

(00:43) Wallbanger very easily avoided a Dropkick.

(00:46) Wallbanger hit a Handshake Kick To Gut

(00:49) Wallbanger hit a Straight Left

(00:52) Wallbanger hit a Left Hook

(00:57) El Demonio blocked a Straight Left

(01:00) Wallbanger hit a Right Hook

(01:04) Wallbanger hit an Open Handed Chop

(01:08) Wallbanger hit a Knee Drop

(01:12) Wallbanger hit a Stomp

(01:18) Wallbanger picked up El Demonio from behind

(01:22) Wallbanger hit a Forearm To Back Of Head

(01:32) Wallbanger hit an Atomic Drop

(01:39) El Demonio very easily avoided a Forearm To Back Of Head.

(01:48) Wallbanger avoided a Rolling Wheel Kick after both wrestlers failed in their attacks.

(01:58) Wallbanger hit an Inverted Atomic Drop

(02:03) El Demonio blocked a Legdrop To Groin

(02:11) El Demonio very easily avoided a Stomp Flurry.

(02:17) El Demonio hit a Dropkick

(02:23) El Demonio hit a Dropkick To Corner

(02:23) Wallbanger shrugged off the blow

(02:26) Wallbanger hit a Punch

(02:29) Wallbanger hit a Jab Punch

(02:32) Wallbanger hit a Straight Left

(02:35) Wallbanger hit a Jab Punch

(02:39) Wallbanger hit a Headbutt

(02:54) Wallbanger hit a Stomp Flurry

(02:58) Wallbanger hit a Stomp

(03:02) Wallbanger hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(03:07) El Demonio blocked a Legdrop To Groin

(03:15) El Demonio very easily avoided a Stomp Flurry.

(03:21) El Demonio hit a Dropkick To Corner

(03:29) Wallbanger Jones moved out of the way from a Corner Running Dropkick.

(03:44) Wallbanger hit a Stomp Flurry

(03:48) El Demonio blocked a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(03:56) El Demonio de Sangre very easily moved out of the way from a Splash.

(04:03) El Demonio hit a Senton

(04:07) El Demonio hit an Elbow Drop

(04:26) El Demonio applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(04:26) The referee gave El Demonio a stern warning

(04:30) El Demonio hit a Measured Knee Drop

(04:38) Wallbanger Jones moved out of the way from a Running Senton.

(04:45) Wallbanger hit a Legdrop To Groin

(04:55) El Demonio de Sangre very easily moved out of the way from a Leaping Elbow Drop.

(05:08) El Demonio hit a Running Senton

(05:15) El Demonio hit a Half Senton

(05:19) El Demonio hit a Running Knee Drop

(05:38) El Demonio applied a Rope-Assisted Double Footed Choke

(05:38) The referee gave El Demonio a stern warning

Bob Sinclair: So far, Demonio has been surprising in his aggression. He's not backing down from the much larger Wallbanger!

Frankie Garnett: It won't last, Bob. He'll revert to form, just watch.

(05:45) El Demonio picked up Wallbanger from behind

(05:51) Wallbanger very easily avoided a Death Strike.

(05:54) Wallbanger hit a Begging Off Sucker Punch

(05:57) Wallbanger hit a Right Hook

(06:00) Wallbanger hit a Jab Punch

(06:03) Wallbanger hit a Left Hook

(06:10) El Demonio de Sangre very easily moved out of the way from a Flying Forearm.

(06:17) El Demonio hit a Running Seated Dropkick

(06:26) El Demonio picked up Wallbanger from behind

(06:34) Wallbanger very easily avoided a Death Strike.

(06:38) Wallbanger hit an Eye Poke

(06:41) Wallbanger hit a Straight Left

(06:48) Wallbanger hit a Running Clothesline

(06:55) Wallbanger hit a Snap Driving Elbow

(07:03) El Demonio de Sangre very easily moved out of the way from a Splash.

(07:10) El Demonio hit a Seated Dropkick

(07:19) El Demonio picked up Wallbanger

(07:23) Wallbanger broke a DDT

(07:27) Wallbanger hit an Eye Poke

(07:31) Wallbanger irish whipped El Demonio into the ropes

(07:38) Wallbanger hit a Big Boot

(07:42) El Demonio fought back against being picked up

(07:51) Wallbanger avoided a Dropkick To Knee.

(08:00) El Demonio very easily avoided a Low Blow.

(08:06) El Demonio hit a Dropkick To Knee

(08:12) El Demonio hit a Dropkick To Corner

(08:15) Wallbanger countered a Corner Running Dropkick with a Left Hook

(08:27) El Demonio countered a Flying Forearm with a Vertical Body Press

(08:34) El Demonio hit a Running Seated Dropkick

(08:38) El Demonio hit a Measured Knee Drop

(08:45) El Demonio used a Slit Throat Motion

(08:58) El Demonio hit a Running Half Senton

(09:05) El Demonio hit a Half Senton

(09:12) El Demonio hit a Running Seated Dropkick

(09:16) El Demonio leapt up to the top turnbuckle

(09:28) A textbook 450 Splash...El Demonio de Sangre inflicts Fuego Infernal to Wallbanger Jones!

Frankie Garnett: Wait, WHAT?!

Bob Sinclair: Demonio holds the cover, here comes the ref...one...two...three! This has to be an upset!

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner by pinfall, at a time of nine minutes and thirty-three seconds...El Demonio de Sangre!

Frankie Garnett: Lemme go ahead and repeat myself. WHAT?!

Bob Sinclair: Demonio with a huge win, in what has to be the shocker of the night!

<div style="text-align:center;">The Phoenix vs. Razor Sharp</div>

AC/DC's "The Razor's Edge" hits to a cascade of jeers as the masked Canadian emerges from backstage, with his manager in tow. Both men seem determined to head to the ring, and not pay attention to the fans as of yet. Reaching the ring, the masked man leaps over the rope, seemingly ready to rumble.

Amelia Williams: This contest is a Beta Division match scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, accompanied by Marc Pearson, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, weighing 220 pounds...Razor Sharp!

Bob Sinclair: We've heard nothing from Razor's training camp since he joined up; he may have been trying to hide his preparations from the rest of The League.

Frankie Garnett: Not like he'll need it against the oaf he's facing tonight!

Within Temptation's "Stand My Ground" hits the arena speakers as the reigning League Champion emerges from the back, through a wall of flame pyro. His face gives no emotions away as he walks to the ring, stopping at the ring steps. A moment later, he slams both fists into the second-highest step before looking up the heavens with a cry of "For the Fallen" coming from his lips. With no further ado, he heads up the steps and steps between the ropes, ready to go to war once again. At ringside, Tori drops her headset to the table and walks towards his corner, her mental transition from color commentator to manager complete.

Amelia Williams: His opponent, joined at ringside by Tori Montgomery, from the End of Nowhere, weighing 337 pounds...this is The Phoenix!

Bob Sinclair: Arguably the most decorated League member in its history, this is probably one of the toughest draws for the rookie to get tonight.

Frankie Garnett: Oh, please, would you stop sucking up to the guy?

Bob Sinclair: Two time Tag Team Turmoil champ, Season Five League Champion, co-winner of the Tag Tournament of Champions, and the winner of the singles Tournament of Champions after Season Six. His accomplishments say it for him, Frankie, and even you can't deny that.

(00:03) Razor hit a Handshake Sucker Punch

(00:07) Razor hit an Eye Poke

(00:10) Razor hit a Punch

(00:13) Razor hit a Kick To Gut

(00:17) Razor hit an Eye Poke

(00:21) Phoenix countered a Face Rake with a Slap To Chest

(00:25) Phoenix hit a Slap To Chest

(00:31) Razor avoided an Open Handed Chop after both wrestlers failed in their attacks.

(00:35) Razor hit an Eye Poke

(00:35) The referee warned Razor

(00:38) Razor hit a Kick To Gut

(00:38) Phoenix shrugged off the blow

(00:45) Phoenix applied a Standing Arm Bar

(00:48) Phoenix hit a Punch

(01:02) Phoenix applied a Front Facelock

(01:05) Phoenix hit a Punch

(01:09) Phoenix hit a Slap To Chest

(01:12) Phoenix hit a Jab Punch

(01:16) Phoenix hit a Slap To Chest

(01:22) Razor avoided an Open Handed Chop after both wrestlers failed in their attacks.

(01:26) Razor hit an Eye Poke

(01:29) Razor hit a Kick To Gut

(01:33) Razor hit a Face Rake

(01:37) Razor hit a Slap To Chest

(01:47) Phoenix very easily avoided an Eye Poke.

(01:51) Phoenix hit a Leg Kick

(01:58) Phoenix applied a Standing Arm Bar

(02:02) Phoenix hit a Kick To Knee

(02:06) Phoenix hit an Open Handed Chop

(02:26) Phoenix applied a Rear Chinlock

(02:30) Razor broke a Body Scissors

(02:36) Phoenix very easily avoided an Eye Poke.

(02:48) Phoenix hit an Overhead Belly To Belly Suplex

(03:02) Phoenix applied a Single Leg Grapevine

(03:25) Phoenix hit a Belly To Belly Suplex

(03:39) Phoenix applied a Single Leg Grapevine

(03:56) Razor blocked a Knee Plant

(04:03) Phoenix hit a Knee Plant

(04:12) Phoenix picked up Razor

(04:22) I think Razor Sharp may have had his knee dislocated with that Dragon Screw Legwhip!

Bob Sinclair: And I think the beginning of the end draws nigh, Frankie!

Frankie Garnett: Give it a break, Bob. False sense of security and all that!

(04:32) Phoenix picked up Razor from behind

(04:48) Phoenix hit a Released German Suplex

(04:55) Phoenix used a Slit Throat Motion

(05:00) Razor stopped a Spirit Roar by rushing Phoenix

(05:04) Razor hit an Eye Poke

(05:08) Razor hit a Face Rake

(05:08) The referee warned Razor

(05:11) Razor hit a Punch

(05:11) Phoenix shrugged off the blow

(05:21) Phoenix hit an Implant DDT

(05:26) Phoenix got a one count

(05:42) Phoenix hit a Face First Suplex

(05:50) Phoenix picked up Razor

(05:54) Razor blocked a Blaze of Glory

(06:04) Phoenix hit an Inverted Atomic Drop

(06:14) Phoenix picked up Razor

(06:18) Razor broke a Dragon Screw Legwhip

(06:22) Razor hit an Eye Poke

(06:22) The referee warned Razor

(06:26) Razor hit a Slap To Chest

(06:29) Razor hit a Punch

(06:33) Razor hit a Slap To Chest

(06:36) Razor hit a Punch

(06:36) Phoenix shrugged off the blow

(06:52) Phoenix hit a Stump Piledriver

(07:06) Phoenix used a Get Up Taunt

(07:10) Razor blocked a Blaze of Glory

(07:15) Razor broke a Stump Piledriver

(07:19) Razor hit an Eye Poke

(07:23) Razor hit an Eye Poke

(07:26) Razor hit a Punch

(07:29) Razor hit a Begging Off Sucker Punch

(07:33) Razor hit an Eye Poke

(07:37) Razor hit a Face Rake

(07:40) Razor hit a Kick To Gut

(07:40) Phoenix shrugged off the blow

(07:56) Phoenix hit a Face First Suplex

(08:03) Phoenix used a Spirit Roar

(08:17) Phoenix applied a Single Leg Grapevine

(08:41) Phoenix hit an Implant DDT

(08:45) Phoenix got a two count

(08:49) Razor blocked a Blaze of Glory

(09:15) Razor Sharp is in trouble, that Blaze of Glory is locked in deep!

Frankie Garnett: Oh, come on!

Bob Sinclair: Phoenix has the grapevine set, dead center of the ring! Ref slides in, asking Razor if he wants to give it up...and there's the tap out!

Frankie Garnett: Son of a--!

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner by submission, at a time of nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds...The Phoenix!

Bob Sinclair: Phoenix off to a strong start, and with a very impressive victory!

Frankie Garnett: Oh, sure, Bob, rub it in, why don't you?

<div style="text-align:center;">Nuclear Templeton vs. The Nebraskan Beast</div>

Billy Idol's "Shock to the System" hits the speakers, bringing the crowd to their feet in ovation as one of the League's more recognizable faces emerges from backstage and across the green-tinted stage. As he reaches the bottom of the ramp, Nuclear raises his arms in the air, causing twin mushroom clouds to explode on the entrance stage before he slides into the ring, ready to go.

Amelia Williams: This is a Gamma Division bout scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Atlantic City, New Jersey, weighing 278 pounds...Nuclear Templeton!

Bob Sinclair: Nuclear looks to be in better shape than I've ever seen in, Frankie.

Frankie Garnett: It won't matter. He'll just choke it away at the end, mark my words!

Tori Montgomery: I dunno, Frankie. We'll find out tonight if he's going to be a contender yet again this season.

"Animal I have Become" by Three Days Grace blares through the arena as a red spotlight shines on the entrance way. A pair of figures emerge from the back, a smaller one walking backward in order to keep eye contact with his charge. The pair of men successfully navigate their way to the ring, and with a point and shout through his handheld megaphone, the smaller of the two urges the big man to enter the ring and tear his opponent apart. With a scream that sounds more like a primal roar, the big man slides into the ring, ready to fight.

Amelia Williams: His opponent, being accompanied to the ring by Jack Sandford, from deep in the mountains of Omaha, Nebraska, weighing 381 pounds...The Nebraskan Beast!

Bob Sinclair: Now...that is a mountain of a man.

Tori Montgomery: This is going to be nothing short of a brawl, guys!

Frankie Garnett: I love a good old-fashioned brawl! Let them at it, ref!

(00:10) Nuclear avoided a Punch.

(00:13) Nuclear hit a Right Hook

(00:17) Nuclear hit a Kick To Knee

(00:20) Nuclear hit a Straight Left

(00:24) Nuclear hit a Headbutt

(00:28) Nuclear hit a Stomp

(00:36) Nuclear picked up The Beast

(00:39) Nuclear hit a Straight Left

(00:48) The Beast countered a Headbutt with a Punch Flurry

(00:51) The Beast hit a Kick To Gut

(00:54) The Beast hit a Handshake Kick To Gut

(00:57) The Beast hit a Punch

(01:01) The Beast hit a Knee Lift

(01:04) The Beast hit a Kick To Gut

(01:07) The Beast hit a Jab Punch

(01:17) Nuclear avoided a Punch.

(01:21) Nuclear hit a Slap To Chest

(01:24) The Beast wasn't fazed by a Straight Right

(01:27) Nuclear hit a Straight Left

(01:30) Nuclear hit a Kick To Gut

(01:34) Nuclear hit a Kick To Knee

(01:40) The Beast avoided a Punch.

(01:44) The Beast hit a Headbutt

(01:48) The Beast hit an Eye Poke

(01:51) The Beast hit a Punch

(01:55) The Beast hit a Headbutt

(01:59) The Beast hit a Slap To Chest

(02:03) The Beast hit an Open Handed Chop

(02:07) The Beast hit an Eye Poke

(02:07) The referee warned The Beast

(02:10) The Beast hit a Kick To Gut

(02:14) The Beast hit a Slap To Chest

(02:18) The Beast hit a Headbutt

(02:28) The Beast hit an Inverted Atomic Drop

(02:32) The Beast hit a Headbutt

(02:51) The Beast applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(02:51) The referee gave The Beast a stern warning

(03:01) The Beast hit a Big Man Stand-On

(03:10) The Beast picked up Nuclear

(03:16) The Beast hit a Strong Open Handed Chop

(03:30) The Beast used a Get Up Taunt

(03:33) Nuclear countered a Strong Open Handed Chop with a Straight Left

Bob Sinclair: Nuclear is right-handed, but he caught The Beast off-guard with that left!

Frankie Garnett: This is certainly living up to a brawl. It's been incredibly even so far!

Tori Montgomery: Now, can Nuclear keep this offense going?

(03:37) Nuclear hit a Kick To Thigh

(03:40) Nuclear hit a Straight Left

(03:43) Nuclear hit a Right Hook

(03:50) The Beast avoided a Kick To Gut.

(03:54) The Beast hit a Headbutt

(04:04) Nuclear avoided a Begging Off Low Blow.

(04:08) Nuclear hit a Slap To Chest

(04:12) Nuclear hit an Open Handed Chop

(04:21) The Beast very easily avoided a Stomp Flurry.

(04:25) Nuclear countered a Big Forearm with a Kick To Thigh

(04:28) The Beast wasn't fazed by a Straight Left

(04:32) Nuclear hit a Slap To Chest

(04:35) Nuclear hit a Straight Right

(04:39) The Beast countered a Strong Open Handed Chop with an Open Handed Chop

(04:45) The Beast picked up Nuclear

(04:48) Nuclear countered a Big Forearm with a Right Hook

(04:58) Nuclear hit an Inverted Atomic Drop

(05:01) The Beast wasn't fazed by a Right Hook

(05:07) Nuclear hit a Strong Open Handed Chop

(05:16) Nuclear picked up The Beast

(05:20) The Beast blocked a Straight Left

(05:23) Nuclear hit a Straight Left

(05:27) The Beast wasn't fazed by a Kick To Thigh

(05:30) Nuclear hit a Jab Punch

(05:33) Nuclear hit a Straight Right

(05:39) Nuclear hit a Strong Open Handed Chop

(05:45) Nuclear picked up The Beast

(05:55) Nuclear Templeton unleashes a Power Surge on The Nebraskan Beast!

Tori Montgomery: The Beast is down! Somehow Nuclear drops the big man with that spear!

Bob Sinclair: Nuclear goes for a cover...one...two...three!

Frankie Garnett: Come on! Are you kidding me?!

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner, at a time of six minutes even...Nuclear Templeton!

Frankie Garnett: They were just getting started! We were robbed!

Tori Montgomery: Frankie, they'll be fighting again later this season—in four weeks, to be exact.

Frankie Garnett: Four weeks? But I want it now!

Bob Sinclair: Patience, Frankie...it's something all of us will be looking forward to!

<div style="text-align:center;">Diamond vs. Sakura Toyota</div>

Motorhead's "Ace of Spades" hits to a decent ovation as the youngest competitor in the history of The League emerges, letting the music give her energy as she stares down the entrance ramp at the ring. Then, with a grin and a wink towards the camera, she sprints to the ring, leaping up to slide headfirst under the bottom rope. She uses her momentum to roll to her feet and head toward the turnbuckle, climbing onto the middle rope to garner more cheers before dropping back to the mat and preparing to face her opponent.

Amelia Williams: The following is a Delta Division bout scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Tokyo, japan, weighing 101 pounds...Sakura Toyota!

Bob Sinclair: Sakura has a tough task tonight, facing a League Original and last season's runner-up.

Frankie Garnett: Not to mention that her finisher makes absolutely no sense to anyone!

Tori Montgomery: Some people need more humor in their lives. Especially the grump sitting to my right.

Frankie Garnett: Hey!

"Don't Cha" hits the arena to a loud reaction as The League's first female member emerges from backstage. There is a confident smirk on her face as she talks trash with some of the louder fans before sprinting into the ring by diving under the bottom rope. As she stands, she proceeds to the corner nearest the announce table, hands thrown in the air as the soaks in the crowd reaction while her manager stands outside, also applauding her client.

Amelia Williams: Her opponent, accompanied to the ring by Jayde, from Aberdeen, Scotland, weighing 137 pounds...Diamond!

Bob Sinclair: Diamond looks to be in excellent shape coming in to tonight.

Frankie Garnett: OF course she does! This is Diamond, Bob, not some floozy!

Tori Montgomery: Diamond's earned her rep as the First Lady of The League, now we'll find out how well she'll fare against another female as for the first time, two ladies face off in a League ring!

(00:04) Diamond hit a Headbutt

(00:08) Diamond hit a Fist Drop

(00:17) Sakura Toyota very easily moved out of the way from an Elbow Drop.

(00:27) Sakura picked up Diamond from behind

(00:34) Sakura hit a Comedy Underwear Pull

(00:38) Sakura hit a Forearm To Back

(00:46) Sakura applied a Hammerlock

(00:50) Diamond slipped out of the back of a Running Face Smash

(01:00) Diamond hit an Atomic Drop

(01:07) Sakura got a rope break to stop a Hammerlock

(01:10) Sakura countered a Headbutt with a Forearm Blow

(01:24) Sakura applied a Side Headlock

(01:29) Diamond blocked a Kick To Gut

(01:43) Sakura applied a Front Facelock

(01:46) Sakura hit a Jab Punch

(01:49) Sakura hit a Forearm Blow

(01:52) Sakura hit a Punch

(01:56) Diamond blocked a Kick To Gut

(01:59) Sakura hit a Forearm Blow

(02:02) Sakura hit a Kick To Gut

(02:10) Diamond easily avoided an Open Handed Chop.

(02:17) Diamond hit a Side Headlock Takedown

(02:22) Sakura broke a Knee Pull

(02:25) Sakura hit a Jab Punch

(02:28) Sakura hit a Kick To Gut

(02:31) Sakura hit a Forearm Blow

(02:45) Sakura applied a Side Headlock

(02:48) Sakura hit a Bell Clap

(02:55) Sakura hit a Knee Plant

(02:59) Sakura hit a Running Knee Drop

(03:06) Diamond moved out of the way from a Posing Elbow Drop.

(03:12) Sakura Toyota very easily moved out of the way from a Fist Drop.

(03:16) Sakura hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(03:31) Sakura hit a Stomp Flurry

(03:35) Sakura hit a Measured Knee Drop

(03:42) Sakura hit a Knee Pull

(03:57) Sakura hit a Stomp Flurry

(04:01) Sakura hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(04:08) Sakura hit a Snap Driving Elbow

(04:13) Diamond stopped a Slit Throat Motion by rushing Sakura

(04:16) Diamond hit a Forearm Blow

(04:24) Diamond applied a Hammerlock

(04:24) Diamond irish whipped Sakura into the corner

(04:36) Diamond hit a Corner Knife Edge Chop

(04:43) Diamond hit a Turnbuckle Smash

Bob Sinclair: I have to give the opening minutes to Sakura so far, but we all know Diamond is far from finished yet.

Frankie Garnett: She seems as determined as ever, that's for sure!

Tori Montgomery: Sakura's impressing me so far tonight, but if she can't reassert herself, this is going to be a rough debut for the rookie.

(04:52) Diamond picked up Sakura

(05:01) Sakura very easily avoided a Punch.

(05:05) Diamond broke a Knee Plant

(05:09) Diamond hit an Open Handed Chop

(05:18) Sakura Toyota very easily moved out of the way from a Measured Knee Drop.

(05:24) Sakura picked up Diamond from behind

(05:34) Diamond avoided a Chop Block.

(05:38) Diamond hit a Knife Edge Chop

(05:42) Diamond hit a Stomp

(06:02) Diamond applied a Rear Chinlock

(06:08) Sakura very easily avoided a Stomp Flurry.

(06:15) Sakura hit a Running Schoolboy Roll Up

(06:20) Sakura got a two count

(06:24) Diamond countered a Flying Forearm with a Knife Edge Chop

(06:31) Diamond hit a Knee Pull

(06:41) Sakura Toyota very easily moved out of the way from a Knee Drop.

(06:47) Sakura picked up Diamond from behind

(06:53) Diamond avoided a Blindside High Knee.

(07:00) Diamond hit a Side Headlock Takedown

(07:10) Sakura Toyota very easily moved out of the way from an Elbow Drop.

(07:15) Diamond slipped out the front of a Handstand Lock

(07:29) Diamond applied a Side Headlock

(07:36) Diamond hit a Running Clothesline

(07:40) Diamond hit an Elbow Drop

(07:49) Sakura Toyota very easily moved out of the way from a Snap Driving Elbow.

(07:54) Diamond broke a Handstand Lock

(07:57) Diamond hit a Forearm Blow

(08:02) Sakura slipped out of the back of a Side Headlock Takedown

(08:09) Jayde tripped Sakura to prevent a Chop Block

(08:09) The referee sent Jayde back to the locker room

Bob Sinclair: And now this match just got even!

Tori Montgomery: The damage may have been done, though—if Diamond can keep up the offense, Jayde's sacrifice will not have been in vain!

Frankie Garnett: Come on, ref! What happened to leniency like in the previous seasons?!

(08:16) Diamond hit a Knee Pull

(08:20) Diamond hit a Measured Knee Drop

(08:27) Diamond hit a Knee Pull

(08:34) Diamond hit a Snap Driving Elbow

(08:38) Sakura fought back against being picked up

(08:42) Sakura hit a Begging Off Eye Poke

(08:49) Sakura hit a Comedy Eye Poke

(08:54) Diamond rolled through a Running Schoolboy Roll Up

(08:58) Diamond hit an Open Handed Chop

(09:07) Sakura Toyota easily moved out of the way from a Posing Elbow Drop.

(09:15) Sakura hit a Stomp To Groin

(09:41) And Sakura gets her trademark Handstand Lock applied here!

(09:52) Sakura got a near submission

(09:59) Sakura hit a Knee Plant

(10:02) Diamond countered The Holy Hand Grenade with a Forearm Blow

(10:28) Sakura countered a Jawjacker with a Handstand Lock

(10:43) Sakura got a near submission

(10:47) Diamond countered The Holy Hand Grenade with a Knife Edge Chop

(10:51) Diamond hit an Elbow Drop

(10:55) Diamond hit a Stomp

(10:59) Diamond hit a Fist Drop

(11:08) Diamond hit a Rope-Assisted Knee Drop

(11:15) Diamond picked up Sakura from behind

(11:22) Diamond hit a Chop Block

(11:35) Diamond hit a Posing Elbow Drop

(11:45) Diamond picked up Sakura

(11:52) Diamond hit a Women's DDT

(11:58) Diamond picked up Sakura

(12:03) Sakura blocked a Piledriver

(12:13) Sakura avoided a Jawjacker.

(12:20) Sakura hit a Knee Plant

(12:27) Diamond countered a Running Schoolboy Roll Up with a Knee Plant

(12:34) Diamond hit a Flying Forearm

(12:40) Diamond picked up Sakura

(12:45) Sakura broke a 24 Karat Kiss

(12:52) Sakura hit a Knee Plant

(12:57) Diamond broke a Stump Piledriver

(13:01) Sakura reversed an irish whip to the corner

Bob Sinclair: Sakura with the reversal there, and a badly needed one; Diamond's been on the attack for most of the last few minutes.

Tori Montgomery: I'm not sure it'll be enough, Bob, but we're going to find out!

Frankie Garnett: It better not be enough! Get her, Diamond!

(13:19) Sakura hit a Corner Ten Punch

(13:37) Sakura hit a Corner Stomp Flurry

(13:41) Sakura hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(13:46) Diamond stopped a Slit Throat Motion by rushing Sakura

(13:53) Diamond hit a Women's DDT

(13:57) Diamond hit a Measured Knee Drop

(14:06) Diamond picked up Sakura

(14:13) Diamond hit a Women's DDT

(14:26) Diamond used a Stalk Grounded Enemy

(14:33) Diamond hit a Women's Face Plant

(14:40) Diamond picked up Sakura

(14:44) Sakura broke a 24 Karat Kiss

(14:51) Sakura hit a Side Headlock Takedown

(14:58) Sakura hit a Legdrop To Groin

(15:02) Sakura hit a Measured Knee Drop

(15:09) Sakura hit a Snap Driving Elbow

(15:24) Sakura hit a Stomp Flurry

(15:30) Sakura picked up Diamond

(15:46) Sakura hit a Stump Piledriver

(15:50) Sakura hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(16:04) Sakura used a Get Up Taunt

(16:11) Sakura hit a Women's DDT

(16:15) Sakura hit a Measured Knee Drop

(16:24) Sakura picked up Diamond

(16:28) Diamond blocked a Stump Piledriver

(16:35) Sakura hit a Comedy Tickle

(16:49) Sakura applied a Front Facelock

(16:55) Diamond countered The Holy Hand Grenade with a Jawjacker

Frankie Garnett: HOLY HELL!

Tori Montgomery: Diamond caught Sakura flush with that Jawjacker!

Bob Sinclair: Huge momentum shift there, Diamond has Sakura on her heels! Can the veteran put the youngster away here?

(17:10) Diamond hit a Stomp Flurry

(17:17) Diamond used a Slit Throat Motion

(17:31) Diamond used a Get Up Taunt

(17:38) Diamond hit a Knee Plant

(17:51) Diamond hit a Posing Elbow Drop

(17:57) Diamond picked up Sakura

(18:02) Sakura blocked a 24 Karat Kiss

(18:06) Sakura slipped out the front of a Stump Piledriver

(18:14) Sakura applied a Hammerlock

(18:21) Sakura hit a Hair Pull Takedown

(18:34) Sakura hit a Posing Elbow Drop

(18:38) Sakura hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(18:53) Sakura hit a Stomp Flurry

(19:12) Sakura applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(19:12) The referee gave Sakura a stern warning

(19:19) Sakura hit a Big Legdrop

(19:34) Sakura hit a Stomp Flurry

(19:44) Sakura picked up Diamond

(20:04) Look out! It's the Holy Hand Grenade of Sakura Toyota!

Frankie Garnett: Oh, for the love of all that is holy!

Tori Montgomery: Including the Holy Hand Grenade?

Frankie Garnett: Not that!

Bob Sinclair: Sakura has the leg hooked, here comes the ref...one...two...three! The rookie pulls off the upset!

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner by pinfall, at a time of twenty minutes and nine seconds...Sakura Toyota!

Frankie Garnett: Of all the...how the heck do you lose to a move that doesn't even hit you?!

Tori Montgomery: Maybe Sakura really does hit her opponent, we just can't see it.

Frankie Garnett: Seriously?

Bob Sinclair: Stranger things have happened, Frankie.

Frankie Garnett: Grrr.....

<div style="text-align:center;">Alex Kapranos vs. Amelia Midnight</div>

The opening guitar licks of Franz Ferdinand's "Your Diary" echo through the arena as the lights dim except for a gold spotlight on the entrance way. A few seconds pass before the lyrics hit, and a few seconds after that, two men emerge from the back. The one on the right seems to be giving last-minute instructions to his companion, and as the music intensifies, they reach the ring. The manager remains on the outside, shouting encouragement as his charge enters the ring, shaking himself loose and preparing for the bout ahead.

Amelia Williams: This bout is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Aaron Aaronson, from Gloucestershire, England, weighing 202 pounds...Alex Kapranos!

Bob Sinclair: Many people are saying that this is a family member of the musician of the same name, but I'm not sure I see a resemblance.

Frankie Garnett: I like his entrance theme. Maybe he should get his namesake to sing it for his entrance.

Tori Montgomery: Bob, you wanna tell him?

Frankie Garnett: Tell me what?

Bob Sinclair: Never mind, Frankie.

The opening chords of Evanescence's "Tourniquet" blare through the arena as the lights fall to darkness. Black lights highlight the entrance, and a lone figure can be seen emerging from backstage, the white lines on her outfit glowing a violet shade in the light. As the refrain of the song hits, she takes off in a sprint, leaping up to slide under the bottom rope. As she slows to a stop, she hops onto her feet and climbs the nearest turnbuckle, throwing a hand in the air as the lights revert to normal.

Amelia Williams: His opponent, from Denver, Colorado, weighing 128 pounds...Amelia Midnight!

Bob Sinclair: In the waning days of the application period, a call went out to any "unknown" wrestler to submit a tape and have a chance to gain recognition with The League. Amelia's tape was picked out of several thousand entries, and when the application period closed with an odd number of entrants, Midnight got the call as the twentieth League member this season.

Frankie Garnett: Nothing about her really stands out to me...but is she really going to wrestle with those piercings on her face?

Tori Montgomery: Apparently so, Frankie. I'm curious to see what young Ms. Midnight brings to the ring. In any case, there's the bell and this one is underway!

(00:09) Kapranos avoided a Drop Toe Hold.

(00:16) Kapranos hit a Running Clothesline

(00:20) Kapranos hit a Legdrop

(00:30) Kapranos picked up Midnight

(00:37) Kapranos hit a Running Clothesline

(00:41) Kapranos hit a Stomp

(00:48) Kapranos picked up Midnight

(00:54) Midnight very easily avoided a Forearm Blow.

(00:58) Midnight hit an Eye Poke

(01:02) Midnight hit a Begging Off Eye Poke

(01:06) Midnight hit a Face Rake

(01:13) Midnight hit a Monkey Flip

(01:19) Alex Kapranos moved out of the way from a Legdrop.

(01:28) Kapranos picked up Midnight

(01:42) Kapranos applied a Front Facelock

(01:56) Kapranos applied a Side Headlock

(01:59) Kapranos hit a Kick To Gut

(02:03) Midnight countered an Open Handed Chop with a Slap To Chest

(02:10) Kapranos very easily avoided a Handshake Sucker Punch.

(02:17) Kapranos hit a Running Clothesline

(02:25) Kapranos picked up Midnight

(02:28) Kapranos hit a Jab Punch

(02:42) Kapranos applied a Front Facelock

(02:50) Kapranos applied a Hammerlock

(03:00) Kapranos hit an Atomic Drop

(03:07) Kapranos hit a Schoolboy Roll Up

(03:12) Kapranos got a two count

(03:16) Kapranos hit an Open Handed Chop

(03:29) Kapranos hit a Posing Elbow Drop

(03:33) Kapranos hit a Running Knee Drop

(03:37) Kapranos hit an Elbow Drop

(03:41) Kapranos hit a Running Knee Drop

(03:45) Kapranos hit a Fist Drop

(03:51) Amelia Midnight very easily moved out of the way from a Measured Knee Drop.

Bob Sinclair: Midnight desperately needed that; Kapranos was close to running away with this one.

Frankie Garnett: She should probably just stay down; it might be easier for her that way!

Tori Montgomery: Frankie, Midnight is living a dream here. She is not going to simply lay down for anyone!

(03:55) Midnight hit a Stomp

(03:59) Midnight hit an Elbow Drop

(04:13) Midnight applied a Women's Choke Hold

(04:13) The referee gave Midnight a stern warning

(04:19) Alex Kapranos moved out of the way from a Legdrop.

(04:27) Amelia Midnight very easily moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(04:40) Midnight hit a Running Senton

(04:50) Alex Kapranos moved out of the way from a Leaping Elbow Drop.

(04:54) Kapranos hit a Stomp

(05:03) Amelia Midnight very easily moved out of the way from a Big Legdrop.

(05:08) Kapranos broke a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(05:11) Kapranos hit a Kick To Gut

(05:18) Kapranos hit a Knee Plant

(05:33) Kapranos hit a Stomp Flurry

(05:37) Kapranos hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(05:42) Midnight fought back against being picked up

(05:46) Kapranos blocked an Arm Wringer Takedown

(05:53) Midnight hit a Monkey Flip

(05:57) Midnight hit a Fist Drop

(06:04) Midnight hit a Half Senton

(06:08) Kapranos broke a Rope-Assisted Double Footed Choke

(06:15) Kapranos hit a Knee Plant

(06:21) Amelia Midnight very easily moved out of the way from a Leaping Elbow Drop.

(06:34) Midnight hit a Running Half Senton

(06:41) Midnight hit a Senton

(06:48) Midnight hit a Snap Driving Elbow

(06:52) Midnight hit a Running Knee Drop

(06:59) Midnight used a Slit Throat Motion

(07:13) Midnight used a Get Up Taunt

(07:19) Midnight hit a Begging Off Low Blow

(07:19) The referee gave Midnight a serious telling off

(07:36) Midnight hit a Slingshot Legdrop

(07:40) Midnight got a one count

(07:46) Midnight hit a Backflip Kick

(07:52) Kapranos avoided a Running Seated Dropkick.

(07:55) Kapranos hit a Kick To Gut

(08:09) Kapranos applied a Front Facelock

(08:19) Midnight very easily avoided a Forearm Blow.

(08:24) Midnight leapt up to the top turnbuckle

(08:34) Midnight hit a Top Rope Flying Clothesline

Tori Montgomery: Cover him, kid!

Bob Sinclair: Midnight doing just that here...one...two...three! Kapranos' shoulder comes up an instant too late!

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner by pinfall, at a time of eight minutes and thirty-nine seconds...Amelia Midnight!

Frankie Garnett: No, I think he got his shoulder up in time, the ref just didn't see it!

Tori Montgomery: I'm looking at the replay here...and the ref got the call right. A fraction of a second after the three, the shoulder went up. A clean win for Midnight, and what a way to have your first match in the spotlight go!

<div style="text-align:center;">Connor Blackstone vs. Sean Lyaskaris</div>

Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing" hits the speakers barely a moment before our next competitor emerges from backstage. He makes no gestures to the fans, nor does he seem to showboat, as he stalks towards the ring and enters from the near side. Still ignoring the crowd, he removes his ring jacket and stands patiently in the corner, waiting for the bell to sound.

Amelia Williams: This is a Delta Division contest scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from San Jose, California, weighing 239 pounds..."All Business" Connor Blackstone!

Bob Sinclair: Blackstone's moniker is "All Business," and it certainly seems like he fits that role here as he waits for his opponent to come out.

Tori Montgomery: Very little wasted movement from the rookie, and I think this should be one heck of a fight right here.

Frankie Garnett: Look, I might like the rook, but let's be honest. There's a reason you always bet on his opponent.

Pink Floyd's "Run Like Hell" hits the arena speakers, as strobe lights begin to flash in the entryway. Fog rolls in from the entrance proper as a figure emerges, walking slowly to the ring and mentally preparing for what's ahead of him. He slides in under the bottom rope and walks over to one of the nearby turnbuckles, leaning up against them as the song fades.

Amelia Williams: His opponent, from Charlotte, North Carolina, by way of Osaka, Japan, weighing 230 pounds..."The Gaijin Crippler," Sean Lyaskaris!

Bob Sinclair: Sean rejoins the League after a couple tours of Japan, and he looks as fierce as ever.

Tori Montgomery: Gone is the "Hollywood" gimmick, what remains is someone who, as his nickname implies, will not hesitate to cripple you.

Frankie Garnett: I'm calling it now, Sean wins this season and becomes a two-time League champion!

Bob Sinclair: We're weeks away from that, Frankie. Regardless, here's the bell, and our match is underway!

(00:14) Sean applied a Side Headlock

(00:28) Sean hit a Side Headlock Closed Fist

(00:31) Sean hit a Punch

(00:35) Sean hit an Eye Poke

(00:39) Sean hit a Face Rake

(00:43) Sean hit an Open Handed Slap

(00:57) Sean hit a Side Headlock Closed Fist

(01:01) Blackstone broke a Side Headlock

(01:08) Blackstone hit a Running Clothesline

(01:12) Blackstone hit a Fist Drop

(01:22) Sean got a rope break to stop a Knee Pull

(01:26) Blackstone hit a Slap To Chest

(01:29) Blackstone hit a Kick To Gut

(01:34) Sean broke a Standing Arm Bar

(01:48) Sean applied a Top Wrist Lock

(01:56) Sean applied a Hammerlock

(02:01) Blackstone broke an Inverted Drop Toe Hold

(02:05) Blackstone hit a Slap To Chest

(02:12) Blackstone hit a Running Clothesline

(02:16) Blackstone hit a Fist Drop

(02:20) Blackstone hit a Stomp

(02:24) Blackstone hit a Legdrop

(02:28) Blackstone hit a Knee Drop

(02:35) Blackstone hit a Knee Pull

(02:50) Blackstone hit a Stomp Flurry

(02:58) Sean Lyaskaris moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(03:05) Sean hit a Knee Pull

(03:09) Sean hit a Measured Knee Drop

(03:23) Sean applied a Knee Bar

(03:38) Sean hit a Stomp Flurry

(03:43) Blackstone broke a Legdrop To Groin

(03:57) Blackstone applied a Front Facelock

(04:07) Blackstone hit an Inverted Atomic Drop

(04:17) Blackstone hit a Discus Punch

(04:25) Sean Lyaskaris moved out of the way from a Measured Knee Drop.

(04:32) Sean hit a Legdrop To Groin

(04:36) Blackstone blocked a Headbutt To Groin

(04:44) Blackstone avoided a Stomp Flurry.

(04:51) Blackstone hit a Knee Plant

(05:01) Blackstone hit a Backbreaker

(05:05) Blackstone hit a Knee Drop

(05:12) Blackstone hit a Knee Pull

(05:21) Sean Lyaskaris very easily moved out of the way from a Leaping Elbow Drop.

(05:26) Blackstone blocked a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(05:40) Sean applied a Knee Bar

(05:44) Blackstone broke a Legdrop To Groin

(05:51) Blackstone hit a Knee Plant

(06:03) Blackstone hit a Powerbomb

(06:17) Blackstone used a Get Up Taunt

Bob Sinclair: And so far, Blackstone is taking Sean to school!

Frankie Garnett: Come on, Sean! This isn't what I bet on!

Tori Montgomery: Blackstone showing no hesitation in throwing down with one of the few who can claim a League Championship. Can he keep the advantage going?

(06:21) Sean countered a Flying Forearm with an Open Handed Slap

(06:28) Sean hit a Snap Mare Takedown

(06:32) Sean hit a Stomp

(06:51) Sean applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(06:51) The referee gave Sean a stern warning

(06:58) Connor Blackstone very easily moved out of the way from a Measured Knee Drop.

(07:06) Blackstone hit a Stomp To Groin

(07:11) Sean fought back against being picked up

(07:27) Sean applied a Top Wrist Lock To Hammerlock

(07:33) Blackstone very easily avoided a Chop Block.

(07:43) Blackstone hit a Seated Face Plant

(07:50) Blackstone hit a Snap Driving Elbow

(08:04) Blackstone used a Get Up Taunt

(08:09) Sean broke a Done Deal

(08:13) Sean hit an Eye Poke

(08:17) Sean hit a Face Rake

(08:24) Sean hit a Single Leg Trip

(08:38) Sean applied a Knee Bar

(08:47) Connor Blackstone easily moved out of the way from a Measured Knee Drop.

(08:53) Sean avoided a Stomp Flurry.

(08:57) Blackstone broke a DDT

(09:01) Sean slipped out of the back of a Stump Piledriver

(09:08) Sean hit a Rear Amateur Takedown

(09:18) Sean picked up Blackstone

(09:26) Blackstone broke a Vertigo by falling on top of Sean

(09:31) Blackstone got a near pinfall

(09:35) Sean blocked a Stump Piledriver

(09:39) Sean slipped out the front of a Deal Breaker

(09:44) Blackstone broke a Knee Plant

(09:54) Blackstone hit a Backbreaker

(10:04) Blackstone picked up Sean

(10:09) Sean slipped out of the back of a Done Deal

(10:16) Sean hit an Inverted Drop Toe Hold

(10:20) Sean hit a Running Knee Drop

(10:28) Sean hit a Stomp To Groin

(10:43) Sean hit a Stomp Flurry

(10:47) Sean hit a Running Knee Drop

(11:00) Sean used a Stalk Grounded Enemy

(11:16) Sean hit a Stump Piledriver

(11:29) Sean used a Stalk Grounded Enemy

(11:35) Sean hit a Begging Off Low Blow

(11:40) Sean got a two count

(11:46) Sean hit a Low Blow

Tori Montgomery: Oh, come on, where's the ref at?!

Frankie Garnett: It's all fair if you don't get caught!

Tori Montgomery: Yet when it happened to Stevens earlier you were the first one crying for the ref!

Bob Sinclair: Cover by Sean here, has the near leg hooked...one...two...three! And Sean steals a victory here!

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner by pinfall, at a time of eleven minutes and fifty seconds...Sean Lyaskaris!

Tori Montgomery: I'm not sure he deserved that win, Bob. Yes, he controlled the last minute, but the way he won it...

Frankie Garnett: So sad, too bad! Sean wins, and so do I!

Bob Sinclair: Folks, we'll be right back; our main event of the evening is up next!

<div style="text-align:center;">Celeste Skye vs. Deathseed5</div>

The driving beat of Children of Bodom's "Warheart" precede our next competitor's entrance into the arena. She looks rather confident, as her uncle leans in to impart some words of wisdom. With a nod, she smiles and sprints towards the ring, leaping high enough to clear the bottom rope and tuck into a roll, popping to her feet to a decent ovation as she appeals to the fans. At ringside, her uncle finally gets into position and watches from her corner, looking for as much exposure as he can in this instance.

Amelia Williams: The following contest is our main event of the evening, scheduled for one fall in the Alpha Division! Introducing first, accompanied by Daichi Tsukuda, from Hollywood, California, weighing 132 pounds...Celeste Skye!

Frankie Garnett: Now that...that's what I expect a starlet to look like!

Bob Sinclair: Skye joins the League looking to use the fame to catapult her into Hollywood stardom.

Tori Montgomery: She has the looks, we'll see if she has the talent to match.

The sound of a lightning strike precedes the lights in the arena going out. Saliva's "King of My World" hits the speakers, prompting some of the lights to flash back on in the arena. A figure stands in the entrance way, facing away from the ring with a fist raised in the air, wearing a jacket that is flashing with lights built into it. Turning towards the ring, he immediately makes his way towards it, stopping every now and then to talk smack to those in the crowd he feels are beneath him. As he finally reaches the ring, he climbs one of the turnbuckles, flashing a straight-edge sign as he climbs down into the ring and sits against the turnbuckles, ready to save another opponent.

Amelia Williams: Her opponent, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, weighing 248 pounds...Deathseed5!

Bob Sinclair: This is a man who claims that being straight edge makes him superior to everyone else.

Frankie Garnett: And he is probably right!

Tori Montgomery: Frankie, do you even realize what you're saying over there?

Frankie Garnett: Yes, I do, and I still think he's right!

(00:14) Skye applied a Top Wrist Lock

(00:21) Skye applied a Standing Arm Bar

(00:28) DS5 very easily avoided a Forearm Blow.

(00:32) Skye slipped out of the back of a Snap Suplex

(00:39) DS5 very easily avoided a Kick To Knee.

(00:42) DS5 hit a Puñetazo

(00:42) Skye shrugged off the blow

(00:52) DS5 very easily avoided a Forearm Blow.

(01:02) DS5 hit a Snap Suplex

(01:12) Celeste Skye moved out of the way from an Elbow Drop.

(01:16) Skye hit a Knee Drop

(01:23) Skye hit a Knee Pull

(01:37) Skye applied an Arm Bar

(01:51) Skye applied a Body Scissors

(02:05) Skye applied a Knee Bar

(02:09) Skye hit a Knee Drop

(02:17) DS5 avoided a Seated Back Kick.

(02:24) Skye countered a Face Rake with a Side Headlock Takedown

(02:28) Skye hit an Elbow Drop On Knee

(02:32) DS5 blocked a Mounted Punch Flurry

(02:52) Skye applied a Nerve Pinch

(02:56) Skye hit a Seated Back Kick

(03:03) Deathseed5 moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(03:08) Skye fought back against being picked up

(03:15) DS5 very easily avoided a Dropkicksault.

(03:25) DS5 hit a Snap Suplex

(03:30) Skye fought back against being picked up

(03:37) DS5 very easily avoided a Spinning Back Kick.

(03:37) DS5 irish whipped Skye into the corner

(03:45) Skye blocked a Corner Choke

(03:50) Skye blocked a Corner Choke

(03:57) Skye hit a Running Dropkick

Tori Montgomery: Skye seems to be in early control here, with her speed keeping Deathseed off his game.

Bob Sinclair: Indeed, Tori. Skye has a style of offense we're not used to seeing in The League.

Frankie Garnett: But, Fates willing, hopefully we'll get to see a lot more of!

(04:03) DS5 got a rope break to stop a Knee Pull

(04:11) DS5 easily avoided a Dropkicksault.

(04:15) DS5 hit a Face Rake

(04:25) DS5 hit a Suplex

(04:31) DS5 picked up Skye

(04:37) DS5 hit a Lucha Bump

(04:40) Skye countered a Suplex with a Forearm Blow

(04:48) Deathseed5 easily moved out of the way from an Enzuigiri Kick.

(04:56) DS5 picked up Skye

(05:00) DS5 hit a Begging Off Eye Poke

(05:04) DS5 hit a Face Rake

(05:04) The referee warned DS5

(05:14) DS5 hit a Bodyslam

(05:24) Celeste Skye moved out of the way from an Elbow Drop after both wrestlers failed in their attacks.

(05:50) Skye applied a Raised Bow And Arrow Lock

(06:11) Skye hit a Dropkicksault

(06:18) Skye hit a Knee Pull

(06:23) DS5 blocked a Mounted Punch Flurry

(06:27) DS5 blocked a STF

(06:31) DS5 hit an Eye Poke

(06:31) The referee warned DS5

(06:35) Skye blocked a Snap Suplex

(06:39) Skye blocked a Lucha Bump

(06:46) Skye hit a Women's DDT

(06:50) DS5 blocked a Kneeling Kick Rush

(07:01) Skye hit a Mounted Punch Flurry

(07:18) Skye hit a Slingshot Splash

Bob Sinclair: And this crowd seems to be firmly behind the would-be actress as she starts to feed off the energy here!

Frankie Garnett: Does she really need these peons to tell her how great she is?

Tori Montgomery: As if you wouldn't do the same!

Frankie Garnett: ...shut up....

(07:27) Skye hit a Springboard Splash

(07:31) Skye got a two count

(07:37) Deathseed5 just got Starstrucked by Celeste Skye!

Frankie Garnett: That's it. It's over.

Bob Sinclair: Skye hooking both legs here as the ref comes in...one...two...three!

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner, at a time of seven minutes and forty-two seconds...Celeste Skye!

Tori Montgomery: Skye not wasting any time there, what a statement victory to cap off an impressive first night!

Bob Sinclair: Folks, that's all the time we have tonight! We'll see you next week, when The League airs live from Toronto! Good night, everyone!

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<div style="text-align:center;">END OF SHOW SUMMARY</div>

1. Thor Hammerskald (1-0) def. Eidenhoek (0-1) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 12:46

* Match Rating (number of stars): 2

* Gains for Thor Hammerskald: OVR + 4.12, XP + 486

* Gains for Eidenhoek: OVR -0.07, XP + 103

2. Judah Snow (1-0) def. Scott Stevens (0-1) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 16:32

* Match Rating (number of stars): 2

* Gains for Judah Snow: OVR + 4.34, XP + 488

* Gains for Scott Stevens: OVR -0.08, XP + 104

3. El Super Mantis (1-0) def. William King (0-1) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 11:22

* Match Rating (number of stars): 2

* Gains for El Super Mantis: OVR + 4.04, XP + 413

* Gains for William King: OVR -0.07, XP + 121

4. El Demonio de Sangre (1-0) def. Wallbanger Jones (0-1) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 9:33

* Match Rating (number of stars): 2

* Gains for El Demonio de Sangre: OVR + 3.94, XP + 485

* Gains for Wallbanger Jones: OVR -0.07, XP + 121

5. Nuclear Templeton (1-0) def. The Nebraskan Beast (0-1) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 6:00

* Match Rating (number of stars): 1

* Gains for Nuclear Templeton: OVR + 2.64, XP + 443

* Gains for The Nebraskan Beast: OVR -0.8, XP + 94

6. The Phoenix (1-0) def. Razor Sharp (0-1) via Submission

* Time of Match: 9:29

* Match Rating (number of stars): 1

* Gains for The Phoenix: OVR + 2.78, XP + 378

* Gains for Razor Sharp: OVR -0.85, XP + 94

7. Sakura Toyota (1-0) def. Diamond (0-1) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 20:09

* Match Rating (number of stars): 3

* Gains for Sakura Toyota: OVR + 5.88, XP + 605

* Gains for Diamond: OVR + 0.81, XP + 176

This was the Match of the Night (1 for Sakura Toyota, 1 for Diamond)

8. Amelia Midnight (1-0) def. Alex Kapranos (0-1) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 8:39

* Match Rating (number of stars): 2

* Gains for Amelia Midnight: OVR + 3.89, XP + 484

* Gains for Alex Kapranos: OVR -0.07, XP + 103

9. Sean Lyaskaris (1-0) def. Connor Blackstone (0-1) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 11:50

* Match Rating (number of stars): 3

* Gains for Sean Lyaskaris: OVR + 5.27, XP + 526

* Gains for Connor Blackstone: OVR + 0.73, XP + 132

10. Celeste Skye (1-0) def. Deathseed5 (0-1) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 7:42

* Match Rating (number of stars): 1

* Gains for Celeste Skye: OVR + 2.71, XP + 377

* Gains for Deathseed5: OVR -0.82, XP + 111

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<div style="text-align:center;">DIVISION STANDINGS AFTER WEEK ONE</div>

ALPHA DIVISION

1. Celeste Skye: 1-0, Average Time of Victory 7:42 (Avg. Match Rating 1.000)

2. Thor Hammerskald: 1-0, Average Time of Victory 12:46 (Avg. Match Rating 2.000)

3. Eidenhoek: 0-1, Average Time of Victory N/A (Avg. Match Rating 2.000)

3. Scott Stevens: 0-1, Average Time of Victory N/A (Avg. Match Rating 2.000)

5. Deathseed5: 0-1, Average Time of Victory N/A (Avg. Match Rating 1.000)

BETA DIVISION

1. The Phoenix: 1-0, Average Time of Victory 9:29 (Avg. Match Rating 1.000)

2. El Demonio de Sangre: 1-0, Average Time of Victory 9:33 (Avg. Match Rating 2.000)

3. Judah Snow: 1-0, Average Time of Victory 16:32 (Avg. Match Rating 2.000)

4. Wallbanger Jones: 0-1, Average Time of Victory N/A (Avg. Match Rating 2.000)

5. Razor Sharp: 0-1, Average Time of Victory N/A (Avg. Match Rating 1.000)

GAMMA DIVISION

1. Nuclear Templeton: 1-0, Average Time of Victory 6:00 (Avg. Match Rating 1.000)

2. El Super Mantis: 1-0, Average Time of Victory 11:22 (Avg. Match Rating 2.000)

3. Alex Kapranos: 0-1, Average Time of Victory N/A (Avg. Match Rating 2.000)

3. William King: 0-1, Average Time of Victory N/A (Avg. Match Rating 2.000)

5. The Nebraskan Beast: 0-1, Average Time of Victory N/A (Avg. Match Rating 1.000)

DELTA DIVISION

1. Amelia Midnight: 1-0, Average Time of Victory 8:39 (Avg. Match Rating 2.000)

2. Sean Lyaskaris: 1-0, Average Time of Victory 11:50 (Avg. Match Rating 3.000)

3. Sakura Toyota: 1-0, Average Time of Victory 20:09 (Avg. Match Rating 3.000)

4. Connor Blackstone: 0-1, Average Time of Victory N/A (Avg. Match Rating 3.000)

4. Diamond: 0-1, Average Time of Victory N/A (Avg. Match Rating 3.000)

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<div style="text-align:center;">PREDICTION STANDINGS AFTER WEEK ONE</div>

1. Delta: 7 total correct (7 correct this week)

1. Ranson: 7 total correct (7 correct this week)

1. SeanMcG: 7 total correct (7 correct this week)

4. Derek B: 6 total correct (6 correct this week)

4. i effin rule: 6 total correct (6 correct this week)

4. MichiganHero: 6 total correct (6 correct this week)

4. moon_lit_tears: 6 total correct (6 correct this week)

4. OctoberRaven: 6 total correct (6 correct this week)

4. Wallbanger: 6 total correct (6 correct this week)

10. Jman2k3: 5 total correct (5 correct this week)

10. Psycho Sam: 5 total correct (5 correct this week)

10. Tori Montgomery: 5 total correct (5 correct this week)

13. deandean98: 4 total correct (4 correct this week)

13. Jaded: 4 total correct (4 correct this week)

15. Emark: 3 total correct (3 correct this week)

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<div style="text-align:center;">WEEK TWO SCHEDULE: TORONTO, ONTARIO</div>

GAMMA DIVISION LAST MAN STANDING: Nuclear Templeton (1-0, 303 OVR) vs. William King (0-1, 300 OVR)

Deathseed5 (0-1, 299 OVR) vs. The Phoenix (1-0, 303 OVR)

BETA DIVISION: El Demonio de Sangre (1-0, 304 OVR) vs. Wallbanger Jones (0-1, 300 OVR)

DELTA DIVISION: Diamond (0-1, 301 OVR) vs. Connor Blackstone (0-1, 301 OVR)

ALPHA DIVISION: Eidenhoek (0-1, 300 OVR) vs. Scott Stevens (0-1, 300 OVR)

GAMMA DIVISION FIRST BLOOD: The Nebraskan Beast (0-1, 299 OVR) vs. Alex Kapranos (0-1, 300 OVR)

BETA DIVISION: Judah Snow (1-0, 304 OVR) vs. Razor Sharp (0-1, 299 OVR)

DELTA DIVISION: Sakura Toyota (1-0, 306 OVR) vs. Amelia Midnight (1-0, 304 OVR)

El Super Mantis (1-0, 304 OVR) vs. Sean Lyaskaris (1-0, 305 OVR)

ALPHA DIVISION: Thor Hammerskald (1-0, 304 OVR) vs. Celeste Skye (1-0, 303 OVR)

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Quick OOC note: When setting the schedule, I didn't realize that I had Banger vs. Imoka/Demonio two weeks running. I'm chalking it up to Banger demanding a rematch now that he knows what to prep for. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

ShadowedFlames · January 15, 2014

Any formatting issues will be fixed as soon as I figure out why my netbook charger isn't working. My netbook is out of battery, my main laptop charger doesn't work, and now the netbook charger is messed up (and trying to use my phone reboots the browser). I think the Fates are trying to tell me something.

EDIT: This also means that all webpages will be updated tomorrow. For some reason the charger works now but I don't trust it as far as I could throw it. Would rather wait to get a reliable one before chancing not getting web pages updated before it dies.

Big Roguey · January 15, 2014

3. El Super Mantis (1-0) def. William King (0-1) via Pinfall

From @ElSuperMantis

Hey @CallOfKing where are the fancy words now? #IJustPinnedYourAss #HitTheBricks

GAMMA DIVISION LAST MAN STANDING: Nuclear Templeton (1-0, 303 OVR) vs. William King (0-1, 300 OVR)

Deathseed5 (0-1, 299 OVR) vs. The Phoenix (1-0, 303 OVR)

BETA DIVISION: El Demonio de Sangre (1-0, 304 OVR) vs. Wallbanger Jones (0-1, 300 OVR)

DELTA DIVISION: Diamond (0-1, 301 OVR) vs. Connor Blackstone (0-1, 301 OVR)

ALPHA DIVISION: Eidenhoek (0-1, 300 OVR) vs. Scott Stevens (0-1, 300 OVR)

GAMMA DIVISION FIRST BLOOD: The Nebraskan Beast (0-1, 299 OVR) vs. Alex Kapranos (0-1, 300 OVR)

BETA DIVISION: Judah Snow (1-0, 304 OVR) vs. Razor Sharp (0-1, 299 OVR)

DELTA DIVISION: Sakura Toyota (1-0, 306 OVR) vs. Amelia Midnight (1-0, 304 OVR)

El Super Mantis (1-0, 304 OVR) vs. Sean Lyaskaris (1-0, 305 OVR)

ALPHA DIVISION: Thor Hammerskald (1-0, 304 OVR) vs. Celeste Skye (1-0, 303 OVR)

Ranson · January 15, 2014

Woo! Midget-beatins for the win!