ZEN and the Art of Staying Classy

[Kitarzu]

<p>ZEN Way Of The Jester</p><p> </p><p>

Guru Vishni Tribute Match</p><p>

Auckland’s Finest and Warp-Jump <strong>vs</strong> The Knights Temple and Man O’Lantern <strong>DRAW</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards</strong> vs Trevor Feather w/ Pink Spider</p><p> </p><p>

For the ZEN Conceptual Title</p><p>

<strong>Damian Dastardly</strong> © vs Dazzler</p><p> </p><p>

Azazel vs <strong>Super Zero</strong> w/ Molly Cuddle</p><p> </p><p>

ZEN Master #1 Contender Match</p><p>

<strong>Cyanide</strong> vs Halloween Knight</p><p> </p><p>

One Night Only – For the ZEN Master Title</p><p>

<strong>Devilfish</strong> © vs Lone Shark</p>

[Martel123]

<p>Auckland’s Finest and Warp-Jump vs <strong>The Knights Temple and Man O’Lantern</strong></p><p> </p><p>

‘<strong>Rowdy’ Rob Edwards</strong> vs Trevor Feather w/ Pink Spider</p><p> </p><p>

For the ZEN Conceptual Title</p><p>

<strong>Damian Dastardly</strong> © vs Dazzler</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Azazel</strong> vs Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle</p><p> </p><p>

ZEN Master #1 Contender Match</p><p>

<strong>Cyanide</strong> vs Halloween Knight</p><p> </p><p>

One Night Only – For the ZEN Master Title</p><p>

<strong>Devilfish ©</strong> vs Lone Shark</p>

[MrWolf101]

<p>Chapter 18: Why can't we be friends?</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="0ZAv0d0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0ZAv0d0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">ZEN Art of Wrestling Presents…</span></strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><img alt="1f8jufX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1f8jufX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Way of the Jester</span></strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Live…On-Demand</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> From War Memorial Hall</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Wellington, New Zealand</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Saturday, June 10, 2017</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Attendance: 2,300</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> PPV Buys: 2,790</div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="dHNqjGy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dHNqjGy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QXZldZ5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QXZldZ5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Show begins with no noise. Toady and HalloWarped stand to the side of a flower festooned portrait of Guru Vishni</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">.]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Toady:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Father…</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="bDNW17S.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bDNW17S.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>With Toady on the verge of tears, HalloWarped puts his hand on his partner’s shoulder. The camera zooms in on Vishni’s picture, triggering the ten-bell salute.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #1: Auckland’s Finest and Warp-Jump vs The Knights Temple and Man O’Lantern – Guru Vishni Tribute Match</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="M5xtbFX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M5xtbFX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kMyFGuS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kMyFGuS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QXZldZ5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QXZldZ5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dHNqjGy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dHNqjGy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="YfDN665.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YfDN665.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="C4prGMl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/C4prGMl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kDz8cUU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kDz8cUU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Rttdt16.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Rttdt16.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I never thought I would get a call at three in the morning telling me that someone I worked with was dead, let alone have to go to the morgue to identify the body. I suppose I should feel honored Vishni put me as his emergency contact. We’ve never been that close, but I suppose after working together for the past decade, we might as well have considered each other family.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> It had already been a tough enough month for the industry before Guru’s car accident. It started with DAVE mainstay Dil ‘The Wolverine’ Smithson dying from a drug overdose. Then two days before Vishni, Teadoro Nieto slagged off the wrong cartel in Mexico and was shot over a dozen times in a Cancun club.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> And then there was Guru. I should have said something to him after he got that new car. They say going with the color red always makes people drive faster.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I’ll give HalloWarped and Toady credit, they’re about as shell-shocked as you’d expect for having just lost a friend and mentor, but they didn’t want to take the night off. They thought a tribute match would be the right way to honor Guru, and I couldn’t help but agree.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The match itself was simple enough, and a good chunk of the crowd even had enough sympathy that they began rooting for Warp-Jump.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the action in first gear, Pumpkin Jack continued his string of tremendous performances, while SubUrban Legend honored the man that he had spent years feuding with by putting in a good showing of his own. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> But really, there was only one way this match could end, and showing the type of men they are, the members of the Knights Temple and Man O’Lantern all lobbied to be the one to do the job.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Killer B won that ‘prize,’ so nearly ten minutes in, the Off the Rack Attack ran at HalloWarped for a B-Sting, but Vishni’s former client reversed the finisher into Warp Speed, then pinned his opponent.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winners via Pinfall at 9:55 – Auckland’s Finest and Warp-Jump</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: D+</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Stay on HalloWarped as he pats Toady’s head, the Awesome Amphibian leaning against his partner for support. After whispering to Toady, HalloWarped greets Auckland’s Finest and the four winners quietly celebrate their victory. On the other side of the ring, their opponents regroup, but instead of being angry about the loss, the Knights Temple and Man O’Lantern approach their foes with hands outstretched.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="zdKGDsd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zdKGDsd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sparky Sparks:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Such a display of sportsmanship! I could not be prouder to work for this company right now!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="zS4HY5a.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zS4HY5a.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Dustin Thane:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Are you…are you crying?</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Hesitating at first, Warp-Jump and Auckland’s Finest glance at each other, then accept the gesture from their four rivals. Once the handshake ends, the Knights Temple and Man O’Lantern turn to leave, and that’s when their opponents strike.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sparks:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Of all the…can you believe it?! With everything we’ve been through these past few weeks, this is how these guys want to act?!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Thane:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Such a display of sportsmanship! I could not be prouder to work for this company right now!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Stomping away on their foes, Warp-Jump and Auckland’s Finest manage to rekindle the crowd’s hate for them, boos ringing out as the assault on the Knights Temple and Man O’Lantern continues unabated for nearly three minutes. Finally, the four heels decide they’ve expended enough energy for the evening, Booster Boy and Buckminster Snark punctuating the attack with a mock bow towards the angry fans.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="8wi7YX3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8wi7YX3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Cut backstage. Close-up of the ZEN Master title, then zoom out to reveal Devilfish holding the belt. The Man in the Multi-Colored Mask lovingly polishes the gold when a familiar face walks into the frame.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="AuQkFEN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AuQkFEN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Lone Shark:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I should have known you would be the one to do it.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>The body language of both men picks up as they look at each other, and the former tag team partners embrace by slapping each other on the back.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Devilfish:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> There were times when I doubted myself, but…</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Shark:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Eh, who doesn’t? The key thing is you never let that hold you back. I’m proud of you.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>The pair share another smile from underneath their masks before Devilfish excitedly responds.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Devilfish:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> You know, I don’t have a match tonight. How about you and me fight it out for the title, for old time sakes?</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Letting out a laugh, Lone Shark nods his head.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Shark:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> You know I’d like nothing better.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>The match made, Devilfish and Shark begin reminiscing about ZEN’s early days as the shot returns to War Memorial Hall.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #2: ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards vs Trevor Feather w/ Pink Spider</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="f2QFPwl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f2QFPwl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3aCgDNt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3aCgDNt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Trevor picked the wrong day to get on my bad side. I wasn’t sure who I was going to have win this match when I booked it, but I damn sure was after Feather copped an attitude after turning up nearly an hour late for the show.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I wouldn’t have been so angry if the kid had demonstrated a bit of contrition when I gave him a stern warning to never do that again, but instead he sarcastically said we were all going through hard times right now. Nice way to use someone’s death as an excuse. If Warp-Jump got here on time, so could Trevor.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Feather also let that insolence carry over to the match, and he was a step slow at almost every turn. Rob Edwards might still be green, but he was good enough here that he confirmed I made the right decision to have him go over.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="CzY0T5v.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CzY0T5v.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Despite Spider’s best efforts at causing a distraction from ringside, Rob ignored the other member of Pinkie and the Vane to scream at Feather before delivering a Rowdy Roundhouse Kick that earned Edwards the victory.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall at 10:13 – Rob Edwards</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: D-</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Celebrating his victory with a lung-bursting roar, Rob Edwards beats on his chest, which keeps him from noticing Pink Spider climbing into the ring. When Edwards stop screaming, the Aggravating Arachnid blasts hairspray into the eyes of the martial artist. As the Rowdy One stumbles around the ring, clawing at his burning retinas, Trevor gets up then gets revenge for his loss by delivering a Feather Tickler to the side of Rob’s head. Leaving Edwards behind before the martial artist can recover, both members of Pinkie and the Vane exit War Memorial Hall still fuming despite their successful post-match attack.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E</strong></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Switch backstage. Standing in front of a ZEN banner, Cyanide stares down at the floor for several beats before finally looking up at the camera.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="4vZV2lN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4vZV2lN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Cyanide:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I did it. I destroyed the Mirror Universe. No one will ever have to worry about getting sent to the Other Side again, and nothing can ever come back from there to our world. I ended Halloween’s plan for me, for ZEN. But am I happy? Am I done? No. I know the real Halloween still lives under that grotesque mask. That is the source of his new power, and that is what has drove him to madness. To save the man, I must destroy the mask, and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #3: Damian Dastardly © vs Dazzler – For the ZEN Conceptual Title</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="jyBDBNa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jyBDBNa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="zvTX39D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zvTX39D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="cizqHDw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cizqHDw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I know this is a match we’ve run twice before, but it’s a good way to gauge how far Damian’s come.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> These two first faced-off nine months ago, just when Dastardly was starting to get his feet under him as a top act. Then in their match this past January, Damian could actually carry the action all by himself. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now? He’s a full-fledged main eventer. Even when he’s giving the crowd a breather, the full attention of the fans is on him. Damn I’m good.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Of course, a lot of that had to do with the whiff of an upset in the air. As usual, Dastardly did not take his gyrating opponent seriously, which left him open to a quick roll up from behind by the dancing fool.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">…1</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …2</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …2.5</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …Damian just barely kicked out.</div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> That last second reprieve would be where the comedy would come from for the rest of the bout, with Damian attempting to convince Steven Yale to wipe that near fall from the record books, all while keeping a persistent Dazzler at bay.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Despite the dancing fool’s best efforts, in the end, the result was the same as before, with Damian reversing an attempted Dazzling Neck Swing into Dastardly Cunning to retain the Conceptual title once again.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall at 6:35 and Still ZEN Conceptual Champion – Damian Dastardly</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: D</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>With fire in his eyes, Dastardly stares at the disappointed Dazzler as the challenger walks to the back, the dancing fool only gyrating ever slow slightly on his way. The familiar grin now returning to his face, the Conceptual champion demands a microphone, a request that is quickly fulfilled.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Damian Dastardly:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I don’t care what all of you think you saw, but that…man never came close to beating me. I am the PERPETUAL Conceptual champion. I have DEFENDED my title tonight, of my own accord I might add, but some dork backstage tells me all titles must be defended at Way of the Warrior. What the hell is that?</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Damian pauses a moment, as if he is expecting to get some sympathy from the crowd, but all he receives are boos.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Dastardly:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I know, right? I hate all these stupid rules too. All those dweebs want me to fight at Way of the Warrior? So be it. Maybe one of you mouth-breathers think you can take me on? Yeah, how about it? At Way of the Warrior, I’ll fight one of our ‘precious’ fans.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Waiting only briefly for an answer, Dastardly’s trademark grin morphs into an expression of derision.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Dastardly:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Anyone? Anyone? That’s what…</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Unknown Voice:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I’ll fight you.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>The attention of Damian and the entire crowd turns to a man standing up four rows back from ringside. Some in the audience begin to murmur as the man starts to walk forward</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">.]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Thane:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> No…it can’t be.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sparks:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> It is! It’s RAW Sex Dex!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="LCk3f8g.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LCk3f8g.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Stepping past the fans in the front row, New Zealand native and former APW midcarder Dexter Mattell adjusts his finely tailored suit before climbing into the ring. As Mattell moves closer to him, Damian turns to Steven Yale.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Dastardly:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Who the hell is this guy?</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Before the referee can answer, Dexter grabs the microphone from the Conceptual champion.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Dexter Mattell:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Damian, I’ve been watching you run your mouth for longer than I care to admit. You think your God’s gift to this country, but that’s me. You want to know who I am? I’m the guy that’s going to beat you at Way of the Warrior.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Suddenly, Mattell lashes out with a punch, and with no time to defend himself, Damian crashes to the mat from the blow. Pulling off his suit jacket, Dexter goes down to the canvas and puts Dastardly in the STF. Quickly tapping, the Conceptual champion yells for mercy, which Mattell only grants once Damian’s face starts to turn a deep shade of red. Standing up, Dexter tears off his white collared shirt to give the crowd a good look at his six-pac abs, all while Dastardly rolls out of the ring and retreats.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sparks:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I still can’t believe it. Dexter Mattell in ZEN! I…</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>With the camera on him, Sparky puts his finger on his ear piece.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sparks:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> There appears to be some sort of commotion backstage. Can we get a camera on that?!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="IYTBAhW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IYTBAhW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vf3cqnw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vf3cqnw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>As if on command, the feed switches to a bouncing shot as a cameraman runs down a hallway backstage. Finally reaching the site of the in-progress brawl, the camera captures Kalliope Woodchuck and Shaolin exchanging punches. Woodchuck appears to be getting the best shots in, but that changes when the ninja grabs a chair and jabs the steel into his former student’s knee. A second blow, this time to Kalliope’s head, sends Woodchuck collapsing to the floor. After bowing over his victim, Shaolin looks up at the camera, and ends the segment by dropping one of his smoke bombs to fill the feed with gray fog.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #4: Azazel vs Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="jvSlHFB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jvSlHFB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OjM2wyB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OjM2wyB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Second punishment match of the night. Not that anyone in the audience thought Azazel had a chance of winning, but I booked him to look extra pathetic in this one.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Pro tip: If you’re a jobber, just accept that you’re a jobber. Azazel’s gotten it into his head that somehow he should be higher in the pecking order than any rookie finishing their first year.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> That meant that after he lost to Rob Edwards last month, he let every in the back know that he ‘deserved’ to get that victory instead of the Rowdy One. He even tried to insinuate that Rob was sloppy in the ring and almost injured him.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I get that Azazel might be upset after we essentially handed his split-personality gimmick to HK, but he went about it all the wrong way.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> So, Zero got almost all the offense in, and when Azazel did land a blow, the Expressionless Wonder completely no sold it. Burial complete, Azazel was hit with Less than Zero and pinned. Hopefully he got to think about what he had done while staring up at the lights.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall at 6:38 – Super Zero</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: D</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="OjM2wyB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OjM2wyB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="E50nucy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/E50nucy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>While Azazel makes an off-camera exit, Molly enters the ring to celebrate the victory with her husband. The pair are in the midst of an awkward embrace when the video screen flicks on. Looming over the seemingly happy couple, Vertigo looks on from somewhere backstage with eyes narrowed.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="fDaOeX8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fDaOeX8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Vertigo:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> What a sham, what a liar. You think she loves you, Zero? The only thing Molly loves is herself. I offered her everything, and I </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>do</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> mean everything. But what did Molly do? She betrayed me, for…for you!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Doing his best to control his rage, the Artist of the Airways wipes the front of his mask as if attempting to rid himself of his anger.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Vertigo:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> But that’s fine. After all, she betrayed you first Zero. Tell him Molly. Tell him where you slept the night I saved you from C-W-A. Tell your husband how you snuck out to crawl into </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>my</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> bed.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Back in the ring, Super Zero yells at the video screen, making clear he does not believe Vertigo’s accusations about his wife. Standing next to her spouse, Cuddle says nothing.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Vertigo:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> But I don’t expect you to believe me Zero, you never have. At Way of the Warrior, meet me in the ring, and I’ll show you who your wife really is.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #5: Cyanide vs Halloween Knight – Winner becomes ZEN Master #1 Contender</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="4vZV2lN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4vZV2lN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gfRKsVh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gfRKsVh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> It would have been really easy to let this one be a wild brawl from the outset, but there was still a story to tell here.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With HK appearing weakened, Cyanide took the fight to the Godfather of Ghouls, the Prince of Poison targeting HK’s death mask just as he had promised to do.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Despite his best efforts, that lingering reminder of Jester proved to be impossible for Cyanide to remove, and each attempt seemed to only rally his opponent.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Mounting his comeback, HK went on the offensive, and the match entered its best stretch, the hot crowd reacting to every move as both wrestlers went all out to deliver as much action as possible.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In the process, HK set a new high bar for his career with his performance, portraying the ferocity of a wounded animal backed into a corner to perfection.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After slamming each other into the mat several times in succession, the fight between Cyanide and HK spilled to the outside. The Prince of Poison immediately took to ramming his opponent’s face over and over again into the ring post, and that was when HK’s death mask split in half.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="cKPymkL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cKPymkL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the two halves of the mask fell to the floor, Cyanide halted his assault. The Godfather of Ghouls, blinking repeatedly, shielded his eyes from the lights of War Memorial Hall as if he had just returned to the surface after decades underground.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Instead of attacking, the Prince of Poison spent the next few moments talking to HK, trying to convince the owner of ZEN that his time of torment at the hands of Jester’s mask was over. Nodding along at first, HK appeared contrite, and even put his hand on Cyanide’s shoulder.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> But then, HK cackled.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Punctuating his disturbing laughter by clotheslining his opponent, the Godfather of Ghouls picked up Cyanide for a Pumpkin Patch onto the hard floor, but fueled by rage and betrayal, the Prince of Poison countered the move into a DDT.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="kkcAnZG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kkcAnZG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Enough time had passed that Steven Yale should have already counted both men out, but instead, the referee felt his way to the floor just as the two wrestlers climbed to their feet simultaneously. Attempting to get in the middle of the renewed struggle to tell HK and Cyanide to get back into the ring, Yale instead found himself facing the wrath of both men.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In their blind rage for each other, the two opponents combined to knock the referee to the ground. While HK and Cyanide went back to exchanging punches, Yale meekly lifted himself up from the ground and signaled for the double disqualification.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Ended in Double DQ at 11:44</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: C- (56)</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Even as the bell rings out, Halloween Knight and Cyanide continue to brawl. The intense clash beats a circle around the ring, and causes fans to scramble out of the way as it moves into the front row. Snatching up whatever weapons they can get their hands on, Knight and the Prince of Poison seek to do maximum damage to one another, a battle that leaves both wrestlers teetering on the edge of unconsciousness. It is a shot to the head with a chair that ultimately brings one of the men down, Cyanide bashing the Godfather of Ghouls’ skull with the steel weapon. Dragging his former partner in F.E.A.R. onto the announce table, Cyanide positions Knight for the Skull Splitter, then drives the owner of ZEN through the wooden plank. Amidst the pile of rubble, both men remain down while the crowd continues to buzz from what they have just seen.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D+</strong></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="8wi7YX3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8wi7YX3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AuQkFEN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AuQkFEN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>After Knight and Cyanide are helped separately to the back, to the sound of uplifting music a video plays highlighting the ZEN careers of Devilfish and Lone Shark. The package focuses on the pair’s time as the tag team DevilShark, fighting against Halloween Knight and Necromancer, then Cyanide and Massacre. The combined five ZEN Master title reigns between the partners are also highlighted, culminating with Devilfish’s victory over Nathan McKenzie two months ago. Finally, the video closes with a still shot from over seven years ago of both men high-fiving in the ring, the words ‘One Night Only!’ emblazed across the image.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Main Event: Devilfish © vs Lone Shark – For the ZEN Master Title</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="8wi7YX3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8wi7YX3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AuQkFEN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AuQkFEN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="IyMePxX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IyMePxX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> It’s not every day that you get to run a never-before-seen match between two wrestlers that have a combined twenty years in the business. But here we were, with a pair of guys that have fought side-by-side more times than I can count, but never against each other.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I knew better than to give these two any over-complicated instructions. They’re individually talented enough to each steal the show on their own, and with the trust they have through their friendship, together they had a chance to truly make magic.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The result definitely confirmed I was right in booking this. While a little below Devilfish’s matches with Big Mac, the audience was still captivated throughout.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I’m sure the purists out there would complain about this being more of a choreographed stunt show than a wrestling match, but I’ll take 2,300 cheering fans any day.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With extended stretches of reversals, counters, and counter reversals, Devilfish and Shark went all out for the full length of the contest, all while showing sportsmanship throughout. That included shaking hands after each sequence and both men smiling whenever either of them pulled out an unexpected maneuver.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After a long chain of acrobatics that saw a great deal of bouncing off the ropes but no actual blows land, Shark managed to hit his former partner with a running knee, then set the ZEN Master up for Blood in the Water.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Just when it looked like Shark would land his finisher, the Man in the Multi-Colored Mask sprung to life and landed a dropkick square to the challenger’s chest.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Climbing to the top rope, Devilfish signaled for the Firework Moonsault, and to the cheers of the ZEN faithful, connected.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Somewhat reluctant to bring the match to an end, the Master of Mischief got down and hooked Shark’s leg for the pin.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall at 14:36 and Still ZEN Master – Devilfish</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: C (62)</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Close-up on Devilfish as he gets to his feet. The Man in the Multi-Colored Mask is breathing heavily, but still takes a moment to raise his hand to acknowledge the cheers from the fans. After the champion helps Lone Shark up, the former partners shake hands while Steven Yale closes in with the ZEN Master title. The referee nearly stumbles into the pair, so Shark takes the title and presents the gold to Devilfish. The Master of Mischief gratefully holds the belt up to more approval from the crowd. End the show with the two members of DevilShark embracing.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Overall Show Rating: C- (56)</strong></div></div><p> </div></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Quick Results</span></strong><p> </p><p> Auckland’s Finest and Warp-Jump def. The Knights Temple and Man O’Lantern in a tribute match for the deceased Guru Vishni</p><p> </p><p> ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards def. Trevor Feather</p><p> </p><p> Damian Dastardly def. Dazzler to remain ZEN Conceptual champion; Dastardly issued an open challenge to the crowd after the match which was accepted by New Zealand native ‘RAW Sex Dex’ Dexter Mattell</p><p> </p><p> Super Zero def. Azazel; Vertigo challenged Zero to a match at Way of the Warrior 2017 afterwards</p><p> </p><p> Cyanide and Halloween Knight went to a Double DQ in a match to determine the ZEN Master #1 Contender when both men hit Steven Yale</p><p> </p><p> Devilfish def. Lone Shark to remain ZEN Master</p></div></blockquote>

[MrWolf101]

<p>Review of Way of the Jester</p><p> </p><p> I'm going to hold off on the card for Way of the Warrior 2017 until tomorrow as each match will get its own brief write-up, similar to last year's preview.</p><p> </p><p> As for Way of the Jester, I was happy to see two people get the draw in the #1 Contenders match correct. I guess my booking is pretty see-through. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Congrats to KnowYourEnemy, Dr_Avalanche and Theheel on getting perfect scores for this show! Because Dr_Avalanche and Theheel correctly predicted that the #1 Contenders match would be a draw, I'm giving them a bonus point, </p><p> </p><p> I figured if you pick a winner in a match that ends in a draw, there is no downside, but if you pick a draw in a match with a winner, you can't get a perfect score, so this way, it's like a double or nothing gamble in picking a draw.</p><p> </p><p> It will be interesting to see how people predict Way of the Warrior, as I'm expecting there not to be a lot of consensus throughout the card. Hopefully I've built the feuds up enough where the winners won't be <em>that </em>clear. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Guru Vishni Tribute Match<p> <strong>Auckland’s Finest and Warp-Jump</strong> vs The Knights Temple and Man O’Lantern</p><p> </p><p> <em>I feel like it could go either way, but if it's in tribute to Guru Vishni, maybe Warp-Jump can squeeze out a dirty victory somehow? It feels like they need to get one over Knights Temple and Man O'Lantern if they are going to feel like worthy to feud with.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, the victory wasn't that dirty, but I felt like Warp-Jump winning would be a feel-good moment (you know, before getting their heat back on them) that would happen if this was real life. It also has the side benefit of giving them and AF a much needed win against the top face teams, because if they couldn't win this one, it really only leaves me with Man O'Lantern as a legitimate threat to the tag champions.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="HiPlus" data-cite="HiPlus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I mean, the tribute match should be won by Warp-Jump, but I can't see the four men on that side getting the upset.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You know, if this wasn't a tribute match, I'm not sure who I would have gone with as the winners, but for the reasons above, it probably still would have the heel teams. That said, there definitely would have been some type of interference or shenanigans involved instead of a clean pin.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DAVEFAN95" data-cite="DAVEFAN95" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards vs <strong>Trevor Feather w/ Pink Spider</strong></p><p> <em>Rowdy might have won last time out but Feather should have enough of a standing in the company to pick up the win</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Feather kind of got in his own way on this one. The pace of the feud would probably have been Edwards beats Feather to set up a match with Spider anyway, but this might have just been a DQ loss if it wasn't for Trevor being late for the show. His behavior getting worse after Massey's stern warning didn't help either, which is a shame because Feather was starting to be looked at for a push in 2018.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong>In the Somebody’s gotta win II battle I guess I’ll take the suddenly hot Rowdy Rob. Wondering if Rob somehow tampered with Kalliope’s birth control so he could get her spot.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> In Rob's defense, I don't think he has the mental capacity to do something so dastardly. Maybe he shouted at it really loudly? <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> For the ZEN Conceptual Title</p><p> <strong>Damian Dastardly</strong> © vs Dazzler</p><p> <strong>You know I have been calling for Dastardly to drop the title the last few shows because the thinking was he was going to move up. The 3 way match with Zero and his former partner jobber looked like the setup. But I was..wr...wro...you were mistaken. So now against the Dazzler there’s no way he drops the title here right? I’m going to say no way as the prestige drop would be as deafening as Kalliope’s pregnancy announcement.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I do sincerely apologize for getting my own booking wrong. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Obviously, with the post-match reveal of Dexter Mattell as Damian's Way of the Warrior opponent puts this match into more context. Still Dazzler got that 'oh so close' pin, so maybe if this diary went into 2018, he could use that as...something.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Azazel vs <strong>Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>Super Zero's enemies are not in the ring but outside. Interference seems highly likely, but I still don't think you'd give Azazel the win here.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> Yeah, obviously Vertigo was looming over this match, but I decided straight up interference would have been a little too messy. A DQ win against Azazel might as well be a loss for an upper midcarder like Zero, and having Vertigo come to ringside to attack Molly would have had to make the post-match segment be a brawl between him and Zero. Plenty of time left in the feud for those kind of extra-curriculars. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> ZEN Master #1 Contender Match</p><p> Cyanide <strong>vs</strong> Halloween Knight</p><p> </p><p> <em>Going out on a limb here. I don't think you want to write out Halloween Knight from the title scene, what with the very interesting storyline going on with him, but I also wonder if you want to repeat Devilfish vs HK so soon. A draw setting up a 3-way seems like a good solution.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Definitely going out on a limb, but perfect deduction to get to the result. As Massey will write in the Way of the Warrior preview, HK vs Cyanide and Devilfish vs McKenzie were supposed to be the co-main events of Way of the Warrior. When Mac left, I had a hole in the show. I could've quickly elevated someone to face Devilfish, but that would involve a lot of moving parts. The simplest thing to do was take the HK/Cyanide match and insert Devilfish.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="HiPlus" data-cite="HiPlus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong>One Night Only – For the ZEN Master Title</strong></p><p> <strong>Devilfish ©</strong> vs Lone Shark</p><p> </p><p> A decent match to help further legitimise Devilfish as one of the best ZEN has to offer.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Spot on. This was a convenient way of giving Devilfish a clean win against someone I didn't have to protect while also not hurting the momentum of any of the main eventers going into Way of the Warrior. Lone Shark was also more popular than Devilfish in New Zealand at this point, so it was also a nice way to leech off some of that overness. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DAVEFAN95" data-cite="DAVEFAN95" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>One night only you say? Devilfish retains then. Unless theres an elaborate twist in the tail, and maybe there is, with Lone Shark becoming Sean Quartermaine's new client and he wins the belt, or even Shark wins it just for Cyanide to ask for his title shot right now and win to make sure Shark doesn't leave with the belt which in turn, turns Cyanide face but Devilfish worked too hard and took too much of a beating for him to just drop the belt in a "Special Attraction" match.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Oh man, that would have been the ZEN swerve for all-time if Shark had turned heel and aligned with Quartermainne. I'm kind of mad I didn't think of it myself. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> But alas, I'm trying to keep the new signings to a minimum (Dexter Mattell being the exception) to focus on the wrestlers ZEN already has. If ever there came a time where Devilfish needed a partner, then Lone Shark would be a natural teammate to bring in. Maybe then I could do the shock heel turn. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[HiPlus]

Real quick I love the Dexter signing, another guy I have had on the roster but never really utilised so it will be nice to see him work.

[Theheel]

<p>I have to admit I read the latest match results when I first got up this morning. I was reading the opening about the Guru going what the heck did I miss. I went back to the last card and then the announcement of this card to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I guess when I was reading that it was a “tribute” match that it was like Capt Jack Sparrow and expecting tribute.</p><p> </p><p>

So when I said the Guru would pull out all stops in making his heels win, I didn’t literally mean all stops including dying. I have read things on these boards off and on (more off than on prior to this year) and I haven’t come across a performer in a diary dying mid story.</p>

[Tiberious]

So I just finished reading through the dynasty so far and I have to say you've done some tremendous work. ZEN have a special place in my heart since they were the first promotion I played in TEW, and your game is making me want to revisit them; though I'll probably refrain since I don't think I could come up with anything as entertaining or creative as what you're doing in this diary.

 

The Guru Vishni tribute was very well done. Some might consider the sneak attack at the end to be in poor taste, but considering the Guru's career in ZEN I think it's how he would have wanted it to happen.

 

I'm happy the Big Mac angle ended in the way it did. I know match quality wise it was the best Zen has even seen, but having someone crap all over ZEN for so long without getting comeuppance could end up with the New World Order situation where the fans became conditioned to think WCW (or in this case) sucked. Thankfully Big Mac is far more of a professional than Hulk Hogan, and the crowning of Devilfish as champion and company hero went as well as it possibly could have.

 

I look forward to seeing what's to come, though I have to admit I'm a bit saddened you have a set end-date for the diary. I wouldn't mind it just continuing on indefinitely.

[Theheel]

 

I look forward to seeing what's to come, though I have to admit I'm a bit saddened you have a set end-date for the diary. I wouldn't mind it just continuing on indefinitely.

 

Mr Wolf has done an amazing job with this dairy and his “Dark Phoenix” diary that he is/was planning (hopefully) to go back too. You should look that one up as well

 

But he has done a great job writing this dynasty with another group that I was unfamiliar with and made it a very entertaining read. Mr Wolf you are very good at the storytelling, you should go to work with WWE, they need desperate help

[MrWolf101]

Card for Way of the Warrior 2017

 

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ZEN Way of the Warrior 2017

 

 

It’s time for ZEN’s biggest show of the year. As opposed to last season, I had the full year to lead up to this one, and I think I did a pretty good job considering we lost half of the main event three months ago, and someone who was supposed to part of the key undercard match decided to go and get herself preggers instead.

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Last Person Standing Match

Kalliope Woodchuck vs Shaolin

 

 

Speaking of that, this match was originally planned for Way of the Jester. Kalliope then would have answered Damian’s open challenging, setting her up to win the Conceptual title and be crowned the next big thing in the company.

 

So now it gets to open Way of the Warrior, which is still a pretty plum spot. The real key is how we book around Woodchuck’s baby bump now that she’s four months in her pregnancy. I have an idea, and there’s about no one I trust more to work safe than Shaolin.

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Four-Way Ladder Match for the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles

Auckland’s Finest vs The Knights Temple © vs Man O’Lantern vs Warp-Jump

 

 

 

It’s still weird watching Warp-Jump wrestle without Guru being at ringside. I suppose that’s why they say the show must go on.

 

I am actually really looking forward to what these eight guys can do in this match. A couple have already come to me with some ideas for crazy spots, and this feels like the right time and place to have those.

 

This is also a dark horse for match of the night if everything clicks, especially considering every single wrestler involved is capable of stealing the show.

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Tuxedo Match

Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather vs ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards

 

 

Well, it wouldn’t be ZEN without a comedy match, so that’s where this one comes into play. Spider probably deserves better, but at least he gets to be on the card.

 

As for Edwards, I’m not sure how he’ll be at getting laughs, so I have my fingers crossed. It’d be nice if he can add comedy to his repertoire, but I’m not holding my breath.

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Sky Kings Explode!

Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle vs Vertigo

 

 

This one actually has some nice build-up, so pat on the back for me. Vertigo really got to slow burn his turn, but now that it’s happened, he’s diving into his new character head first. Definitely not what I expected, but I do suppose he’s getting to act more like he is in real life now.

 

As opposed to a lot of the other matches on the card, this isn’t necessarily a culmination of a story arc, but rather a continuing step in a journey. Both of these guys can go, so I could tell them to try and steal the show, but I’m thinking I’ll save that for the next match.

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For the ZEN Conceptual Title

Damian Dastardly © vs Dexter Mattell

 

 

 

Oh yes, Damian gets the pre-main event slot. It feels like the right reward for him. After all, he’s been working his butt off the last year and a half.

 

Dexter is our big signing for the year, at least in-ring-wise. This might be too much too soon putting him in this spot, but I have big hopes for him. APW never really gave him much of a chance, but being a fellow Kiwi, I see him doing well for us.

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Three-Way Elimination Match for the ZEN Master Title

Cyanide vs Devilfish © vs Halloween Knight

 

 

 

My preference for Way of the Warrior main events has always been one-on-one match-ups, but Mac leaving on short notice put me in a bit of a bind.

 

The original plan for this event was to have Devilfish vs McKenzie and Cyanide vs HK in a Hall of Mirrors match be the co-main events. When pressed, it seemed like combining the two seemed the logical way to go with Mac out of the picture.

 

That means the story between Cyanide and HK has to carry the build, but I don’t expect Devilfish to let himself be overshadowed by that drama. This one probably won’t top anything from the trilogy between Mac and the Man in the Multi-Colored Mask, but it feels like a good way to close out the season.

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ZEN Way of the Warrior 2017

 

 

Last Person Standing Match

Kalliope Woodchuck vs Shaolin

 

Four-Way Ladder Match for the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles

Auckland’s Finest vs The Knights Temple © vs Man O’Lantern vs Warp-Jump

 

Tuxedo Match

Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather vs ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards

 

Sky Kings Explode! (not featuring actual explosions)

Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle vs Vertigo

 

For the ZEN Conceptual Title

Damian Dastardly © vs Dexter Mattell

 

Three-Way Elimination Match for the ZEN Master Title

Cyanide vs Devilfish © vs Halloween Knight

 

Plus, New Zealand’s own Autumn Gleeson* to be in attendance!!!

 

 

*Autographs by special VIP ticket purchase only

 

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Real quick I love the Dexter signing, another guy I have had on the roster but never really utilised so it will be nice to see him work.

 

I have a fetish for technical workers, and Dexter definitely fits that mold. The 'Raw Sex Dex' character is still one I'm trying to figure out how exactly I am going to portray within the confines of ZEN's family friendly purpose. There'll probably be an interlude coming up about that. I will let everyone be the judge, however, on how successful or unsuccessful this signing was at the end of the diary.

 

I have to admit I read the latest match results when I first got up this morning. I was reading the opening about the Guru going what the heck did I miss. I went back to the last card and then the announcement of this card to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I guess when I was reading that it was a “tribute” match that it was like Capt Jack Sparrow and expecting tribute.

 

So when I said the Guru would pull out all stops in making his heels win, I didn’t literally mean all stops including dying. I have read things on these boards off and on (more off than on prior to this year) and I haven’t come across a performer in a diary dying mid story.

 

Haha, it's all good. I tried to have the alluding to Guru's death be subtle with Massey's interlude and then the posting of the card. I did debate calling the match a Memorial match instead of Tribute, but the former felt like it would have to be an annual occurence.

 

It was quite a shock when Guru died. I don't think I even had 'Kenny' deaths on, so the message from the game was just he died unexpectidly at age 40 (same with the other two wrestlers that passed away). It's the first time that's happen to me in-game as well, and it was weird how sad I was about it.

 

In terms of booking, it does change some of the mechanics of what I had planned, but honestly, I really didn't care about that when it happened as I felt it disrespectful to an imaginary character.

 

So I just finished reading through the dynasty so far and I have to say you've done some tremendous work. ZEN have a special place in my heart since they were the first promotion I played in TEW, and your game is making me want to revisit them; though I'll probably refrain since I don't think I could come up with anything as entertaining or creative as what you're doing in this diary.

 

The Guru Vishni tribute was very well done. Some might consider the sneak attack at the end to be in poor taste, but considering the Guru's career in ZEN I think it's how he would have wanted it to happen.

 

I'm happy the Big Mac angle ended in the way it did. I know match quality wise it was the best Zen has even seen, but having someone crap all over ZEN for so long without getting comeuppance could end up with the New World Order situation where the fans became conditioned to think WCW (or in this case) sucked. Thankfully Big Mac is far more of a professional than Hulk Hogan, and the crowning of Devilfish as champion and company hero went as well as it possibly could have.

 

I look forward to seeing what's to come, though I have to admit I'm a bit saddened you have a set end-date for the diary. I wouldn't mind it just continuing on indefinitely.

 

Thank you for the kind words!

 

BSC was the first company I played in TEW, and it has a similar special place in my heart because of that (funny how that works). I think it's a credit to the game for creating such vibrant and varied characters with just simple pictures and descriptions.

 

I'm glad the Guru tribute came across well, including the post-match attack. Vishni being a career heel, I picture him watching the match and telepathically telling Warp-Jump they better get their heel heat back.

 

With Big Mac, you're right that it went about about as well as I could have hoped for when I conceived of the storyline. The plan, once I settled on Devilfish over Pumpkin Jack, was for Devilfish to win the title at this Way of the Warrior. There's a good chance that Mac would eventually turn face to feud with Quartermainne by the end of this diary, but I agree that the 'ZEN is garbage' contingent needed to get its comeuppance as the climax for the arc.

 

Mr Wolf has done an amazing job with this dairy and his “Dark Phoenix” diary that he is/was planning (hopefully) to go back too. You should look that one up as well

 

But he has done a great job writing this dynasty with another group that I was unfamiliar with and made it a very entertaining read. Mr Wolf you are very good at the storytelling, you should go to work with WWE, they need desperate help

 

Haha, I don't know about that. I don't think I have the stomach for the backstage politics in WWE that dwarf anything we could possible imagine anyway. But I appreciate it (funny thing is I wanted to be a writer when I graduated high school. I guess this is a good way to scratch that itch).

 

The plan is still to go back to DPW after ZEN wraps up (six shows to go!). There is a particular moment in DPW that is in my head that I just feel like I have to write, so it may just mean one more season of that company to wrap things up. As will become somewhat apparent as those next six shows unfold, I only planned everything out through the end of 2017, so the booking becomes hyper-focused on a few key feuds. Everyone else kind of just falls through the cracks. I do have had some ideas on how things would continue, but whether or not that would involve Massey is something I've toyed with.

[KnowYourEnemy]

Last Person Standing Match

Kalliope Woodchuck vs Shaolin

 

Four-Way Ladder Match for the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles

Auckland’s Finest vs The Knights Temple © vs Man O’Lantern vs Warp-Jump

 

Tuxedo Match

Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather vs ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards

 

Sky Kings Explode! (not featuring actual explosions)

Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle vs Vertigo

 

For the ZEN Conceptual Title

Damian Dastardly © vs Dexter Mattell

 

Three-Way Elimination Match for the ZEN Master Title

Cyanide vs Devilfish © vs Halloween Knight

[HiPlus]

I have to admit I read the latest match results when I first got up this morning. I was reading the opening about the Guru going what the heck did I miss. I went back to the last card and then the announcement of this card to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I guess when I was reading that it was a “tribute” match that it was like Capt Jack Sparrow and expecting tribute.

 

So when I said the Guru would pull out all stops in making his heels win, I didn’t literally mean all stops including dying. I have read things on these boards off and on (more off than on prior to this year) and I haven’t come across a performer in a diary dying mid story.

 

Yeah it never clicked in my head either. So I was confused. I even went back and read the previous match before placing my predictions.

[HiPlus]

Last Person Standing Match

Kalliope Woodchuck vs Shaolin

 

I would give this to Shaolin as this is a way to write off Kalliope from our screens. However if she is being used up until her pregnancy essentially then I think she gets the win here and gets written off in an angle/post-match to avoid hurting her pop.

 

Four-Way Ladder Match for the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles

Auckland’s Finest vs The Knights Temple © vs Man O’Lantern vs Warp-Jump

 

Without Guru around, I wonder if the Knights will lose their suits now. Either way Knights and Man o'Lantern are well and truly above the other two teams so I expect the winner to come from one of them. Man O'Lantern could be the next team to carry the tag-team division and this could give TKT a chance to get a shot at singles runs.

 

Tuxedo Match

Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather vs ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards

 

Seems like you are down on Rowdy for this match, and it is the beginning of a feud so the face needs a reason to chase the heels.

 

Sky Kings Explode! (not featuring actual explosions)

Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle vs Vertigo

 

This should be the blow of match, and should end up with Zero going over as Massey does have a dislike of Vertigo.

 

For the ZEN Conceptual Title

Damian Dastardly © vs Dexter Mattell

 

While it is probably to soon, a shock loss for Damian and he can move into the ZEN Master Title Hunt.

 

Three-Way Elimination Match for the ZEN Master Title

Cyanide vs Devilfish © vs Halloween Knight

 

Going Devilfish here, just purely because without the title he doesn't have any story line going on. I think if Cyanide or HK win then they would continue their feud with one another, essentially leaving Devilfish out in the cold storyline wise. Devilfish retains to help keep him or establish him in a story. (Hopefully with Damian dropping that is where the ZEN title heads.)

 

 

 

Also this card is so tight, it has so many possibilities, and I expect the majority of votes to be really divided.

[HiPlus]

The plan is still to go back to DPW after ZEN wraps up (six shows to go!). There is a particular moment in DPW that is in my head that I just feel like I have to write, so it may just mean one more season of that company to wrap things up. As will become somewhat apparent as those next six shows unfold, I only planned everything out through the end of 2017, so the booking becomes hyper-focused on a few key feuds. Everyone else kind of just falls through the cracks. I do have had some ideas on how things would continue, but whether or not that would involve Massey is something I've toyed with.

 

I actually haven't had the chance to read your DPW Diary yet, but will try to catch up with it when you continue posting it. I actually wouldn't mind seeing you tackle some more Oceanic Companies just because I love the Australian scene and would love to see your take on different characters, and a different style of company.

[Uncrewed]

Last Person Standing Match

Kalliope Woodchuck vs Shaolin

 

Four-Way Ladder Match for the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles

Auckland’s Finest vs The Knights Temple © vs Man O’Lantern vs Warp-Jump

 

Tuxedo Match

Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather vs ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards

 

Sky Kings Explode! (not featuring actual explosions)

Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle vs Vertigo

 

For the ZEN Conceptual Title

Damian Dastardly © vs Dexter Mattell

 

Three-Way Elimination Match for the ZEN Master Title

Cyanide vs Devilfish © vs Halloween Knight

[Tiberious]

<p><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Last Person Standing Match</span></em></p><p>

<strong>Kalliope Woodchuck</strong> vs Shaolin</p><p> </p><p>

I'm torn on this match. Shaolin winning would be a good opportunity to write off Kalliope, but if you win a feud you generally move on to bigger and better things. Shaolin seems more like the type of guy who helps prepare younger guys for the next level, and if he's going to be feuding with say...Rowdy Rob, then he doesn't need to actually win this match.</p><p> </p><p>

<em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Four-Way Ladder Match for the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles</span></em></p><p>

Auckland’s Finest vs <strong>The Knights Temple ©</strong> vs Man O’Lantern vs Warp-Jump</p><p> </p><p>

Again I'm torn. Pumpkin Jack is your #2 Babyface, so I don't really see him as a long term tag team guy, and if the Halloween Knight arc is headed in the direction I think it might (Mirror Universe Invasion?) then I see Devilfish, Pumpkin Jack, Man O'War, and I guess Cyanide if he's actually turning face having to team up to stop Halloween Knight's forces.</p><p> </p><p>

As for the heels, I just don't see it happening until another credible face team emerges. If there is one criticism I can have for Mister Massey's booking it's that he could have really done with assembling another midcard face tag team. If this wasn't all written out in advance I might suggest looking at signing some combination of Black Flash, Quick Silver, and/or White Wasp as a tag team; maybe have them in a kind of Super Friends stable with Man O'War since none of them can really cut a promo.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Tuxedo Match</em></span></p><p>

<strong>Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather </strong>vs ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards</p><p> </p><p>

I know you want to push Rowdy, but even if your planning on having him be the one to dethrone Dastardly I'd still expect this program to last a little longer. Plus this is the kind of match where the heels can win on a fluke without really hurting the face.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Sky Kings Explode! (not featuring actual explosions)</em></span></p><p>

Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle vs <strong>Vertigo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

I know you hate Vertigo, and having played ZEN I sympathize, but I think this match will end in a cheap heel win to get the fans to really want to see Vertigo get his. From what I recall Vertigo wasn't nearly as talented in TEW 2010, so it was a lot easier just to fire him.</p><p> </p><p>

I do hope that the final match in their feud with feature some actual explosions. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

<em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">For the ZEN Conceptual Title</span></em></p><p>

<strong>Damian Dastardly ©</strong> vs Dexter Mattell</p><p> </p><p>

Since you were originally planning on having Dastardly drop the title to Kalliope on this show I could see Dex winning, but with how much you've built up Damian and the Title I'm not sure you want to have it go to anyone who you haven't pegged as the next big star in ZEN. Though to be honest I'm not sure who aside from Kalliope fits that bill. Maybe SubUrban Legend, but he's tied up in the tag team ranks.</p><p> </p><p>

<em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Three-Way Elimination Match for the ZEN Master Title</span></em></p><p>

Cyanide vs Devilfish © vs <strong>Halloween Knight</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Devilfish only won it recently so logic says he should retain, but part of me really wants to see JesterWeen Knight win the title and bring his plan to fruition. I'll go with my heart here.</p>

[DAVEFAN95]

<p>Last Person Standing Match</p><p>

<strong>Kalliope Woodchuck</strong> vs Shaolin</p><p>

<em>Surely you write her off here, I do think she still wins but Shaolin hurts her in the aftermath, injuring her, letting her come back later for the big revenge match.</em></p><p>

Four-Way Ladder Match for the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles</p><p>

Auckland’s Finest vs <strong>The Knights Temple ©</strong> vs Man O’Lantern vs Warp-Jump</p><p>

<em>I pick the champs purely as I don't know who will win. Man O'Lantern are probably favourites but I think giving them the belts is such a waste of Pumpkin Jack who has fallen a long way, so I play it safe</em></p><p>

Tuxedo Match</p><p>

<strong>Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather</strong> vs ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards</p><p>

<em>If Pink Spider loses, I riot.</em></p><p>

Sky Kings Explode! (not featuring actual explosions)</p><p>

<strong>Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle</strong> vs Vertigo</p><p>

<em>Zero wins with a possible Molly Cuddle heel turn in the aftermath as she switches allegiances</em></p><p>

For the ZEN Conceptual Title</p><p>

<strong>Damian Dastardly ©</strong> vs Dexter Mattell</p><p>

<em>Not yet. I don't think giving Kalliope the win over Dastardly is the right choice either but I do think Dexter Mattell could beat the Dastardly one after a few attampts</em></p><p>

Three-Way Elimination Match for the ZEN Master Title</p><p>

Cyanide vs <strong>Devilfish ©</strong> vs Halloween Knight</p><p>

<em>Cyanide is a no, HK is a possibility but Devilfish losing this would be a weird one for me. Not because it seems bad or stupid I just feel there needs to be some kind of build up. Devilfish is an afterthought here as Cyanide and HK are the draw, they've been feuding, the champ is here for just that, being the champ. HK doesn't need the belt. Cyanide already is in a feud. Shows me Devilfish will more than likely retain, which I'll even be more confident in if Dastardly somehow loses</em></p>

[Dr_Avalanche]

<p>Last Person Standing Match</p><p>

Kalliope Woodchuck vs <strong>Shaolin</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Seems a solid way to get Kalliope out of the picture. Have Shaolin cheat to gain the advantage, brutal beatdown, kayfabe Kalliope is out for a year. Might as well give Shaolin the momentum of winning the feud. He's going to be around, Kalliope won't.</em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

Four-Way Ladder Match for the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles</p><p>

Auckland’s Finest vs The Knights Temple © vs Man O’Lantern vs <strong>Warp-Jump</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Really no idea. Just my personal preference I like to see babyfaces win titles one on one with from the heels rather than pass them between each other, babyface team to babyface. If the Knights Temple *need* to drop the titles I could see putting them on Man O'Lantern, but I'll go with Warp-Jump here, then Man O'Lantern can go on to chase the titles.</em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

Tuxedo Match</p><p>

Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather vs <strong>‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>It just feels like the kind of ridiculous stipulation the heel should lose. </em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

Sky Kings Explode! (not featuring actual explosions)</p><p>

<strong>Super Zero</strong> w/ Molly Cuddle vs Vertigo</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Super Zero should go victorious out of the feud, but if this is not the blow off match, Vertigo could well take it. </em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

For the ZEN Conceptual Title</p><p>

<strong>Damian Dastardly ©</strong> vs Dexter Mattell</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Dastardly should never lose that title.</em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

Three-Way Elimination Match for the ZEN Master Title</p><p>

Cyanide vs <strong>Devilfish ©</strong> vs Halloween Knight</p><p> </p><p>

<em>I'm thinking Cyanide and Halloween Knight pretty much neutralize each other, allowing Devilfish to retain.</em></p>

[Theheel]

<p>Last Person Standing Match</p><p>

Kalliope Woodchuck vs <strong>Shaolin</strong></p><p>

<strong>Part of me thinks Massey has such um respect for his young star that he might give her the win. But I will say that the only ninja in Zen goes over. Maybe tonight’s special guest star gets involved</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Four-Way Ladder Match for the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles</p><p>

Auckland’s Finest vs The Knights Temple © vs <strong>Man O’Lantern</strong> vs Warp-Jump</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Never thought we would see it but I think these two pull it out. I thought PJ would dump Man o War to go back to singles action but this seems to be his hitch now.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Tuxedo Match</p><p>

Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather vs ‘<strong>Rowdy’ Rob Edwards</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rowdy Rob needs to get humiliated but it appears he gets a win in a match without beating someone</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Sky Kings Explode! (not featuring actual explosions)</p><p>

Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle vs <strong>Vertigo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The heel needs to win. We have had all this tease with Molly, will it pay off in anything or end up like Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin and Precious vs Kevin Sullivan</strong></p><p> </p><p>

For the ZEN Conceptual Title</p><p>

Damian Dastardly © vs <strong>Dexter Mattell</strong></p><p>

<strong>This one is taking lots of thought. I think this is the night that Miss Kalliope would have won the conceptual title. But with her “injury” she won’t be around to do so. Since there is no one on the Zen midcard roster that can hang with Mr Dastardly.....(will Massey pull the trigger and end the reign? He did it with an outsider before.....). I’m calling for a new champion. The people demand and more importantly I demand that Dastardly be brought into the main event </strong></p><p> </p><p>

Three-Way Elimination Match for the ZEN Master Title</p><p>

Cyanide vs <strong>Devilfish</strong> © vs Halloween Knight</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Going to say the champ retains here to send the crowd home happy. Plus it would eventually set up Dastardly taking his rightful place at the top of Zen beating Fishboy. </strong></p>

[MrWolf101]

<p>Ch 19: The World's a Stage</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="0ZAv0d0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0ZAv0d0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">ZEN Art of Wrestling Presents…</span></strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><img alt="nOo8bN4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nOo8bN4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Way of the Warrior 2017</span></strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Live…On-Demand</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> From the North Shore Events Centre</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Auckland, New Zealand</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Saturday, July 15, 2017</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Attendance: 2,700</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> PPV Buys: 2,642</div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="</div></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ps317u9Rhl0" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ps317u9Rhl0" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ps317u9Rhl0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ps317u9Rhl0"</a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ps317u9Rhl0" rel="external nofollow"></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ps317u9Rhl0" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> frameborder="0" gesture="media" allow="encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="8wi7YX3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8wi7YX3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3Vy0rzq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3Vy0rzq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Set to Bush’s </em></div></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Ps317u9Rhl0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Bush - Everything Zen"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>, open with a video package reviewing the events of the past year. Begin with Nathan McKenzie becoming ZEN Master at Way of the Warrior 2016, followed by his extended feud with Devilfish. Rapid fire coverage of every bone-crunching blow, which culminates in the Man in the Multi-Colored Mask winning the title back for ZEN three months ago.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="cKPymkL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cKPymkL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4vZV2lN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4vZV2lN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Switch to Halloween Knight’s transformation. Dwell on the owner of ZEN putting on Jester’s death mask, followed by his betrayal of Cyanide. End the highlight reel with the battle between the Prince of Poison and the Godfather of Ghouls ending in a double disqualification last month. Switch to a live (taped) promo from Devilfish, who stands in front of a ZEN banner.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="8wi7YX3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8wi7YX3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Devilfish:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> It’s been quite a year Auckland, but it isn’t over yet. Everyone keeps asking me who I’m going to defend the title against tonight. I’ve never backed down from a fight in my life. Both Halloween Knight and Cyanide know that. So since those two didn’t settle things at Way of the Jester, how about I just face both of them? Sure, that might sound a little crazy, but they call me the Master of Mischief for a reason. This company should have a champion that offers no excuses, that will lay it all on the line to prove he is the best. That is the ZEN Master I want to be, and that is the ZEN Master all you fans deserve.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Cut to a pan shot of the raucous crowd. The inside of the venue is similar to a large industrial warehouse, providing plenty of rows to seat the record number of fans in attendance. A stage has been erected on the far-right side of the room, with a ramp leading down to the ring. Instead of the usual open set-up, barricades have been placed along the ramp and front rows. Switch to Sparky Sparks and Dustin Thane.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="zdKGDsd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zdKGDsd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sparky Sparks:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The biggest night in ZEN now has its biggest match! Devilfish should be commended for stepping up to take on all challengers, but I have to wonder…</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Before Sparks can finish his thought, AC/DC’s </em></div></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/pAgnJDJN4VA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="AC/DC - Back In Black (Official Video)"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> starts to play.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sparks:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Oh God, please let it be anyone but </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>him</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>The ZEN faithful instantly know who this music signifies, and start to boo before Sean Quatermainne even walks out to his APW theme.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="vsszUxK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vsszUxK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Reacting to the jeers he receives with a scornful smirk, Quartermainne makes his way to the announce table and takes a seat next to Dustin Thane.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sparks:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Sean, you have no business being here.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sean Quartermainne:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Ah, but I beg to differ Spanky. Dustin was kind enough to invite me, and I thought I’d do a little scouting. ZEN likes to poach </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>my</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> talent, so maybe it’s time for some payback.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Turning to his broadcast partner, Sparks is on the edge of full-force incredulity while he speaks.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sparks:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Did you seriously invite him?!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="zS4HY5a.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zS4HY5a.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Dustin Thane:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> He was always nice to me.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sparks:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> No he wasn’t!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #1: Kalliope Woodchuck vs Shaolin – Last Person Standing Match</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="IYTBAhW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IYTBAhW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vf3cqnw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vf3cqnw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> So how exactly do you have an extremely violent, no holds barred match when one of the competitors is four months pregnant? Good question.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> For starters, I kept it short while toning down the viciousness a Last Person Standing stipulation would normally advertise. Sure, Kalliope got her shots in, and Shaolin bladed five minutes in, but the ninja’s offense was largely kept to weaponless shots to Woodchuck’s head and legs.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I also had Kalliope wear the same baggy blue garb as her opponent. While the announce team sold it as Woodchuck either playing mind games (Sparks) or disrespecting Shaolin (Quartermainne and Thane), this wardrobe switch had the obvious added benefit of hiding her growing baby bump.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With all those constraints, I was happy this still turned out to be a serviceable opener, Woodchuck’s fan base providing enough support to warm the record crowd up.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When the fight spilled to the outside, Kalliope seized the advantage over her former teacher by ramming Shaolin’s head into the ring post. Pulling a table out from under the ring, Woodchuck leaned the plank against one of the barricades. After standing Shaolin up against the table, Kalliope ran a full lap around the outside of the ring to deliver her Around the Round dropkick to her rival. Smashing through the table, the ninja crumpled to the floor, and did not stir as Steven Yale’s count reached ‘Ten.’</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Ten Count at 7:05 – Kalliope Woodchuck</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: D</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Stay on Kalliope. Still breathing heavily, Woodchuck grabs a chair and stands at the ready a safe distance from her opponent. Finally climbing out of the pile of wooden debris, Shaolin steadies himself then limps towards his former student. As the bloody ninja approaches, Kalliope winds up, Shaolin also appearing ready to continue their fight. It is only when Woodchuck is about to hit her former teacher that Shaolin halts his advance.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Shaolin:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> You have done well Woodchuck-san. Your training is complete.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>After a deep bow, Shaolin drops a smoke bomb, leaving Kalliope and the crowd behind to choke on the gray fog.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E</strong></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="M1YE08d.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M1YE08d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>In a deep state of confusion, Woodchuck heads for the back. Cut away from Kalliope to show Autumn Gleeson sitting in a cordoned off section of the front row. Simulcast on the video screen, the image of the former RAW manager earns the pop of the night, and Gleeson does her best impersonation of royalty by slowly waving back at the camera.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #2: Auckland’s Finest vs The Knights Temple © vs Man O’Lantern vs Warp-Jump – Four Ladder Match for the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="M5xtbFX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M5xtbFX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kMyFGuS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kMyFGuS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YfDN665.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YfDN665.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="u5uWIZQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/u5uWIZQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="kDz8cUU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kDz8cUU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Rttdt16.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Rttdt16.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QXZldZ5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QXZldZ5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dHNqjGy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dHNqjGy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="rjjvkyF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rjjvkyF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rjjvkyF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rjjvkyF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> If you take this match as a verdict on our year-long effort to rebuild ZEN’s tag team division, I suppose we get a passing grade.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> We’ve certainly come far, as all four teams in this bout had a believable shot at winning the belts, which set us up for an action-packed and unpredictable contest.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> From the outset, the goal of each team appeared to be to deliver the biggest spots possible, the various ladders placed around the ring serving as mere launching pads to the dangerous maneuvers being performed.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A ten-foot-high splash from Toady, Booster Boy performing Moon Landing from the floor to the ring, and a diving B-Sting from the Off the Rack Attack left bodies strewn around the room.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Each team received the customary spot of climbing towards the titles dangling high above the ring, only to be thwarted at the last second. In this long sequence of bumps, Pumpkin Jack managed to bruise his backside, but I should be thankful that landing arse-first on the mat didn’t break his tailbone, or worse.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Despite the minor injury, Jack still put in the performance of the match, but really, all four faces stood out thanks to the firm support of the buzzing crowd. From the two heel teams, Booster was the best, while HalloWarped appeared off his game, perhaps missing Guru’s ringside encouragement.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The car crash of a fight (bad use of phrase, I know) culminated with a rapid-fire chain of high-risk moves, champions and challengers alike being knocked to the mat by the use of weapons and finishers. With all eight competitors down, SubUrban Legend, sans suit, was the first to get to his feet, and the rapper slowly began scaling up the ladder.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> That is when Autumn Gleeson climbed into the ring.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="M1YE08d.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M1YE08d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The Harmony belts at Legend’s fingertips, Gleeson daintily sauntered over to the ladder and tipped it over, sending the member of the Knights Temple crashing to the floor and through a table that had been set up at ringside earlier in the match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the audience in shock, Gleeson stepped over to Booster Boy and helped him to his feet. After a few words of encouragement, Autumn sent the member of Auckland’s Finest on his way up the ladder, and Booster let out a shout of joy when he reached the top and pulled the Harmony titles down.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winners via Retrieval at 9:36 and New ZEN Harmony Tag Team Champions – Auckland’s Finest</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: D+</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Those in the crowd not still in shock from the ending of the match grow horse from booing as Autumn Gleeson gives Booster Boy a hug once the new champion climbs back down to the mat. Holding the belts up, the pair are joined by Buckminster Snark, who is already wielding a microphone.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Buckminster Snark:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Don’t you dare boo! We deserve this! We are the best tag team in ZEN and we just proved it!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Exchanging the microphone for the gold, Snark celebrates with his partner while Autumn steps forward.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Autumn Gleeson:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> All you little peasants will never know what it’s like to have true class. You can watch us from afar, jealous, but don’t you dare get too close. I don’t want my day to be contaminated with your stink. The superiority of Auckland’s Finest was in front of your faces all along, but you don’t have the brains to recognize it. Now you will have no choice but to worship your betters, for we are Champions!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Gleeson lets the microphone drop to the canvas, and joins her new clients in heading for the back. While Snark and Booster openly question if they should buy better Harmony belts, back in the ring, the other six wrestlers involved in the ladder match remain down.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D</strong></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #3: Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather vs ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards – Tuxedo Match</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="CzY0T5v.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CzY0T5v.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="f2QFPwl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f2QFPwl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="jLezTuw.jpg?2" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jLezTuw.jpg?2" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Well that’s the last time I put Rob in a comedy match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I should have known better, considering Edward’s range of emotion is angry shouting to less angry shouting. Oh well, such is life.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> At least Spider was able to generate the laughs he always gets, this time by trying to convince Rob that he should take his own tuxedo off in order to fight better. The tactic almost worked several times, and even with Edwards lack of comedic timing, the routine went over well enough that it gave the crowd a breather.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The banter between Quartermainne and Sparks over the merits of a tuxedo match as an exhibition of wrestling also helped save the contest from being a total disaster.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="3aCgDNt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3aCgDNt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Edwards on the offensive for the majority of the bout, the Rowdy One looked to be closing in on victory when Trevor Feather climbed up on the ring apron and blasted him in the eyes with hairspray.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Blinded once again, Rob stumbled towards the clutches of Spider, who smiled sinisterly as he prepared to tear away Edwards’ tuxedo. Instead, the marital artist surprised the Aggravating Arachnid by lashing out, landing a Rowdy Roundhouse Kick out of pure instinct.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Spider down on the mat, Rob worked through his blurry vision to grab his opponent’s pink tuxedo and pulled, tearing away the outlandish outfit to win the match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Stripping at 6:37 – Rob Edwards</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: E+</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Capture Feather’s dropped jaw then Edwards’ arm being raised by Steven Yale. Close up on the bloodshot eyes of Rob as he shouts, followed by a video package for the next match.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="OjM2wyB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OjM2wyB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fDaOeX8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fDaOeX8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>To the sound of Bush’s </em></div></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/02K82uw4lio?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Bush - Little Things (Official Video)"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>, the on-again, off-again partnership between Super Zero and Vertigo is replayed. Formed to fend off attacks from Nightmare Slasher and Nightmare Stalker, the package covers the individual triumphs of each Sky King, with both having won the Conceptual title in the early days of ZEN. The tag team winning the Harmony titles in a three-way match with the Horror Show and X-War is also shown, before the video shifts to the start of the feud between Vertigo and C-W-A over a popped balloon animal. Emphasize the constant struggle between those two men, while also depicting how Zero’s own career took off during this break from fighting at the side of the Artist of the Airways.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">] </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="E50nucy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/E50nucy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>This includes Zero meeting and courting Molly Cuddle, the two marrying at Way of the Warrior 2012. The Expressionless Wonder even captures the ZEN Master title from Necromancer in 2013, but then Vertigo comes back into the picture. Close the video by retracing the events of the past year and a half, with C-W-A kidnapping Molly and her eventual rescue at last year’s Way of the Warrior. Final shot is from two months ago, Zero and Vertigo coming to blows after the Artist of the Airways puts his hands on Cuddle.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #4: Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle vs Vertigo</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="OjM2wyB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OjM2wyB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fDaOeX8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fDaOeX8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The build was there for this one, and I never doubted these two would deliver.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> These guys didn’t even need to get out of first gear and they still had a match to remember, thanks to the tension radiating between them. Slow burn does work sometimes. Who knew?</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="E50nucy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/E50nucy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Molly cheering on Zero from ringside, Vertigo took special care to yell at his former manager any time he landed a blow on her husband. Each taunt from the Artist of the Airways only appeared to raise the temperature of his opponent’s blood even further, until Zero was actually emoting something approximating anger.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The battle even, the two Sky Kings took turns flying through the air, their usual tag routine of ‘top this’ now turned towards inflicting an increasing amount of damage to one another.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Demonstrating some extra fire, Zero did manage to keep Vertigo from showing him up, and the Artist of the Airways did seem to be genuinely frustrated with the flashy moves his former partner kept pulling out.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> It was in this vein that Vertigo turned desperate, and removed the cover from a top turnbuckle after he had managed to knock Zero to the mat.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Cuddle tried warning Steven Yale about the exposed steel, Vertigo dragged his former partner to the corner. Taking a moment to curse out Molly for her ‘betrayal,’ the Artist of the Airways lifted Zero up, but that brief distraction from his wife was all the Expressionless Wonder needed to recover.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Blocking his former partner’s attempt to drop him face-first onto the exposed turnbuckle, Zero reversed the move, causing Vertigo’s skull to bounce off the steel.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Not understanding at first why the blow appeared to do so much damage to his opponent, the Expressionless Wonder ignored the uncovered turnbuckle to climb to the top rope and deliver Less than Zero to Vertigo.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the now hot crowd on their feet, Zero covered the Artist of the Airways for the pin.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall at 10:09 – Super Zero</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: C- (55)</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Now standing over his former partner, Zero catches his breath as Molly climbs into the ring.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Super Zero:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> It’s over Vertigo.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Close up on the Artist of the Airways as he slowly picks his head off of the mat. Vertigo appears to be nodding, but then strikes with a sudden mule kick to the stomach of an unprepared Zero. With the Expressionless Wonder doubled over, Vertigo quickly stands up and continues his assault on his former partner. The element of surprise in his favor, the Artist of the Airways dominates this battle between the Sky Kings. When Cuddle tries to intervene on behalf of her husband, the fury behind Vertigo’s strikes only seems to grow, until Zero is finally left in a heap on the canvas. Turning his attention to his former manager, Vertigo grabs Molly by the hair.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Sparks:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I can’t…I can’t watch this. I…I have to do something.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Cut to the announce table, where Sparks is now standing up. The play-by-play man argues with Vertigo as the Artist of the Airways drags Cuddle to the floor, but Sparky backs off when the Sky King’s threats become directed at him.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Quartermainne:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> He’s a real brave one, ain’t he Dustin?</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Thane:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Tell me about it.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>With no one stopping him, Vertigo continues to berate Molly, pulling her hair and roughly cupping her face with his gloved hands. The collective mood of the crowd is one of disdain and unease as the Artist of the Airways pushes Cuddle to the ground, but the boos grow when Vertigo pulls a table out from under the ring. There is a gasp in the audience as the Artist of the Airways picks his former manager up before she can recover, then slams her through the wooden plank in one quick movement. Shouting indecipherably at the horror-struck fans, Vertigo makes his way up the ramp. After what seems much longer than just a minute, Zero finally gets up from the mat and immediately limps to the floor to tend to his wife.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E+</strong></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Once Super Zero has supervised the medical personnel helping the barely conscious Molly to the back, Dexter Mattell steps out from backstage to Right Said Fred’s </em></div></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/GgU6I4ky9KI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="I'm Too Sexy with Lyrics"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="LCk3f8g.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LCk3f8g.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>With the crowd still down from Vertigo’s attack on Cuddle, there is not much of a pop for the New Zealand native, who quickly makes his way to the ring. Once Mattel is through the ropes, the lights in the building change to bathe the crowd in a gold hue, while </em></div></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww3U7NryJvg" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww3U7NryJvg" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww3U7NryJvg" rel="external nofollow"><em>Damian Dastardly’s theme</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww3U7NryJvg" rel="external nofollow"></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww3U7NryJvg" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> begins to play.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="jyBDBNa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jyBDBNa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Damian Dastardly:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> There once was a man. A man with a dream. That man, me. That dream? To never have to deal with you ingrates EVER again!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>It only takes the outline of Damian’s body to reawaken the interest of the audience, triggering a wave of boos, and the Conceptual champion takes a moment to tousle his golden coif before continuing.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Dastardly:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I give you everything I have, as the ONLY champion that matters, but then this flavor of the month shows up and suddenly he can just demand a match against me? That’s not how things work around here. I am the PERPETUAL Conceptual champion, the longest reigning champion this company has EVER had, I might add, and I deserve some God damn respect!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #5: Damian Dastardly © vs Dexter Mattell – For the ZEN Conceptual Title</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="jyBDBNa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jyBDBNa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LCk3f8g.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LCk3f8g.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="rjjvkyF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rjjvkyF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Hmmm. That could have gone better.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Damian had been Conceptual champion for twenty months coming into this one, and this was the first time during that span I’ve seen him be off his game in a match. It could have been the big stage he was being put on, or perhaps having to deal with a technically inclined opponent gave him pause.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Despite those struggles, Dastardly still came out looking like roses when compared to Mattell. I assumed the crowd would rally to Dexter’s side by putting him up against Damian, but that really didn’t happen.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Maybe it was Mattell’s more methodical style, which certainly clashed against the stated goal of this match: to steal the show. We’ve had a few technicians succeed in ZEN (Cyanide being the top one), but Dexter was working at what can best be described as a snail’s pace.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With these two struggling to keep the audience engaged, the fight remained even, Dastardly punctuating any successful offense with taunts at Mattell about everything from his too-tight spandex to his lack of professionalism by daring to interrupt Damian’s open challenge last month.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Despite these verbal jabs, Dexter continued moving forward, taking Damian down and putting the Conceptual champion in various submission holds. Working over Dastardly’s neck, Mattell was surgical in his technique, but Damian was not finished yet.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Fighting back with renewed gusto, Dastardly whipped his opponent into a corner. With Dexter stunned, Damian grabbed the challenger for Dastardly Cunning, but Mattell reversed the move and took the champion down to the mat.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Locking in the STF, Dexter pulled back on Damian’s neck as hard as he could, only for Dastardly to reach out and grab the bottom rope for dear life. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="kkcAnZG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kkcAnZG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Before Steven Yale could call for the break (let alone see this), Dexter sat up with the submission still on tight and pushed back with his legs, dragging Damian away from his assumed safe haven.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now too far from the ropes to have any hope of escape, Dastardly tapped out furiously, which finally got the crowd buzzing.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Submission at 12:15 and New ZEN Conceptual Champion – Dexter Mattell</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: D-</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Once he rolls out of the ring, Damian attempts to convince anyone that will listen that he did not just suffer his first loss in over a year. Cut back to the ring. While Steven Yale holds up the arm of Dexter Mattell, the new Conceptual champion swivels his hips slightly before gathering some of his sweat on his fingertips and flinging the moisture at the red-faced Dastardly. When Mattell makes the universal title belt motion across his waist, Damian becomes indignant.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Damian Dastardly:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> That title isn’t even real anyway!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E</strong></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>With Damian safely backstage, Dexter takes a celebratory lap around the ring before exiting. Cut away for a brief video package on the main event. When the live feed comes back, Cyanide is already in the ring. Cue </em></div></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/KFPI9b9N6CQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Ministry - Every Day Is Halloween"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="cKPymkL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cKPymkL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Slowly walking out, Halloween Knight acts as if he is clawing at his face before stopping to let out a cackle.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Halloween Knight:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Cyanide, I must thank you for freeing me. I feel just…capital.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>The owner of ZEN tilts his head towards the ceiling and mocks howling.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Knight:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> You may have destroyed the Mirror Universe, but you’ve brought the animal out of me. No more portal to the Other Side? No problem. The ZEN Master title is still the key, so you can kindly step aside while I take my rightful place at the top; you will be punished for your crime in due time.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Nearing the bottom of the ramp, the Godfather of Ghouls stops dead in his tracks and twitches.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Knight:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Ha HA HA HA ha ha ha HA HA ha ha!!!</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Halloween Knight paces around the ring like a panther, but a seething Cyanide refuses to be intimidated.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span></em></strong></div></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/QGJuMBdaqIw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Katy Perry - Firework (Official Music Video)"></iframe></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="8wi7YX3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8wi7YX3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Heralded by multi-colored explosions around the video screen above the stage, Devilfish walks out proudly with the ZEN Master title around his waist. As the fireworks continue to boom loudly overhead, the Master of Mischief pumps up the fiery crowd before sprinting to the ring.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">] </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="vsszUxK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vsszUxK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Over the broadcast can be heard what sounds like the grinding of teeth, and the camera cuts to the announce table for a close up of Sean Quartermainne, tense jaw and all.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #8B0000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Main Event: Cyanide vs Devilfish © vs Halloween Knight – Elimination Match for the ZEN Master Title</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="4vZV2lN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4vZV2lN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8wi7YX3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8wi7YX3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RWTILz0.png?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RWTILz0.png?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cKPymkL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cKPymkL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><img alt="IyMePxX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IyMePxX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> It’d been awhile since we had a story-driven match headline a show, but that felt like the right way to go with this one.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The feud between HK and Cyanide was the obvious centerpiece, but with the full backing of the crowd, Devilfish refused to be forced into the background.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Whenever the Godfather of Ghouls and the Prince of Poison would brawl, the ZEN Master would insert himself into the battle. A natural alliance formed between the Man in the Multi-Colored Mask and Cyanide in this struggle against the owner of ZEN, putting HK back on his heels.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Of course, HK would not be put down so easily, and soon his two opponents found themselves at the mercy of his relentless offense. Tossing Devilfish aside with a side suplex, the Godfather of Ghouls refocused his efforts on his rival, laying into Cyanide with hard shots to the face and body.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The Prince of Poison tried his best to resist HK’s onslaught, but the Godfather of Ghouls seemed to have a superhuman aura about him, and even Cyanide’s best attempts to knock him down appeared to do little damage.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Devilfish managed to get back to his feet, he charged at HK, but the owner of ZEN used the champion’s own momentum against him to throw the Master of Mischief to the floor.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Cyanide attempted to take advantage of the shift in HK’s attention by grabbing his rival for the Skull Splitter, but HK easily wriggled out of the Prince of Poison’s grasp. Now it was Cyanide that found himself in jeopardy.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Succumbing to a Pumpkin Patch, the former leader of F.E.A.R. ended up out on his back as HK covered him for the match’s first elimination.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Climbing back into the ring, Devilfish came face-to-face with his remaining challenger, but Cyanide wasn’t finished with HK. After having retrieved a chair from ringside, the Prince of Poison slammed the steel against HK’s back while his rival was in the midst of the extended staredown with the ZEN Master.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Cyanide continued to whale away on the fallen Godfather of Ghouls, but when he raised the chair for another strike, Devilfish snatched the weapon away. Telling the Prince of Poison that wasn’t how he wins matches, the champion shouted at Cyanide to leave the ring. Appearing to follow the ZEN Master’s command at first, Cyanide pivoted and hit the unprepared champion with a Skull Splitter instead.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Surprised by his own actions, Cyanide rolled out of the ring and walked backwards up the ramp, watching HK starting to stir as he went. Crawling over to Devilfish, the owner of ZEN draped his arm over the Man in the Multi-Colored Mask.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">…1</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …2</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …but Devilfish kicked out to a loud pop!</div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The energy of the crowd fueling him, Devilfish stood up and told HK to bring it. When the Godfather of Ghouls obliged, the Master of Mischief used his agility to avoid the charge. With both wrestlers selling wear and tear as the match neared the twenty-minute mark, Devilfish managed to trip HK and the challenger landed face first on the ropes.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Taking the opportunity to execute his former tag team partner’s finisher, Devilfish whipped around to nail HK with Blood in the Water, then went to the top rope.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Signaling for the Firework Moonsault to more cheers, the ZEN Master leapt and landed squarely on HK.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">…1</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …2</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …3</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall at 20:01 and Still ZEN Master – Devilfish</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Match Rating: C (60)</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>It takes a few moments, but Devilfish slowly uses the ropes to pull himself up. With the crowd still on their feet, the cheers rain down as the Man in the Multi-Colored Mask raises his arm up in appreciation. Once Steven Yale hands him the ZEN Master title, Devilfish climbs to the top turnbuckle. Wincing, the champion hoists the belt into the air, the final shot of this year’s Way of the Warrior being the back of the triumphant Master of Mischief and the applauding fans in the distance.</em></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Overall Show Rating: C (60)</strong></div></div><p> </div></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Quick Results</span></strong><p> </p><p> Kalliope Woodchuck def. Shaolin; after the match, Shaolin told Kalliope her training is finished</p><p> </p><p> Auckland’s Finest def. The Knights Temple, Man O’Lantern and Warp-Jump to become the new ZEN Harmony Tag Team Champions when guest Autumn Gleeson interfered and revealed herself as Auckland’s Finest new manager</p><p> </p><p> ‘Rowdy’ Rob Edwards def. Pink Spider in a Tuxedo Match</p><p> </p><p> Super Zero def. Vertigo; after the match, Vertigo knocked out Zero and put Molly Cuddle through a table</p><p> </p><p> Dexter Mattell def. Damian Dastardly via submission to become the new ZEN Conceptual Champion</p><p> </p><p> Devilfish def. Cyanide and Halloween Knight to remain ZEN Master</p></div></blockquote>

[MrWolf101]

<p>Review of Way of the Warrior 2017</p><p> </p><p> First off, I wanted to say thank you to everyone for the Diary of the Month nominations and votes. It really is appreciated and I'm glad people are enjoying Massey's journey. It is also is a great motivator (for whatever reason, Way of the Warrior was the first show for ZEN where writing became like pulling teeth) so hopefully the end result was still decent.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="HiPlus" data-cite="HiPlus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Also this card is so tight, it has so many possibilities, and I expect the majority of votes to be really divided.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, thanks! I was pretty happy with how everything came together for the card. It helps that the roster and feuds are spread pretty evenly throughout the titles, main event scene and midcard. I've compacted the next round of story arcs to wrap up in December, so we'll see how the faster pace works out.</p><p> </p><p> You are correct that the predictions were divided, which resulted in no one getting a perfect score. I am strangely happy about that, as I think it shows most of the feuds had been built up well enough to make those different possibilities plausible.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="HiPlus" data-cite="HiPlus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Yeah it never clicked in my head either. So I was confused. I even went back and read the previous match before placing my predictions.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, sorry about that. I did want it to be kind of an out of the blue jolt to have Guru's death feel sudden, but in hindsight, I could have had the interlude with Massey getting the call in the middle of the night go longer to him going to the morgue or something to that effect.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="HiPlus" data-cite="HiPlus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I actually haven't had the chance to read your DPW Diary yet, but will try to catch up with it when you continue posting it. I actually wouldn't mind seeing you tackle some more Oceanic Companies just because I love the Australian scene and would love to see your take on different characters, and a different style of company.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I've thought about trying a different company if I wrap up DPW with one more season. It would be hard to do another Oceanic company just because I did become so attached to ZEN and its workers. MAW seems to stick out to me, as does ACPW. I've also thought about Mexico so I could build a company around El Mitico Jr., but we'll see.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Tiberious4" data-cite="Tiberious4" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Last Person Standing Match</span></em><p> <strong>Kalliope Woodchuck</strong> vs Shaolin</p><p> </p><p> I'm torn on this match. Shaolin winning would be a good opportunity to write off Kalliope, but if you win a feud you generally move on to bigger and better things. Shaolin seems more like the type of guy who helps prepare younger guys for the next level, and if he's going to be feuding with say...Rowdy Rob, then he doesn't need to actually win this match.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Spot on prediction and exactly what my thought process was when booking the match. Kalliope isn't going on maternity leave until after September's show, so I didn't feel pressured to write her off here. Plus, as you say, by winning this match, she wins the feud, and since she is going to come back eventually, it sets here up for bigger and better things when she does return. And your booking for Shaolin is scarily prescient. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DAVEFAN95" data-cite="DAVEFAN95" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Surely you write her off here, I do think she still wins but Shaolin hurts her in the aftermath, injuring her, letting her come back later for the big revenge match.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, this was the first 'go against expectations'/swerve booking of the night. My past booking would indicate a post-match beat down by the heel, so instead, Shaolin does the opposite. Hopefully, I didn't shoot myself in the foot by passing up this opportunity, but only time will tell. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Maybe tonight’s special guest star gets involved[/b]</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Just one match off! <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Four-Way Ladder Match for the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles</p><p> Auckland’s Finest vs The Knights Temple © vs Man O’Lantern vs <strong>Warp-Jump</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>Really no idea. Just my personal preference I like to see babyfaces win titles one on one with from the heels rather than pass them between each other, babyface team to babyface. If the Knights Temple *need* to drop the titles I could see putting them on Man O'Lantern, but I'll go with Warp-Jump here, then Man O'Lantern can go on to chase the titles.</em></p><p><em> </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Speaking of this match, I wouldn't say the Knights Temple needed to drop the titles, but I did want to get the belts off of them and on to a heel team. I could have gone with Warp-Jump, but going with Auckland's Finest felt like breathing some more fresh air into the tag division.</p><p> </p><p> I'm not surprised that out of the four teams, AF was the only one not to be picked to win by anyone because it's not like they've been racking up the wins lately (and actually lost in matches to all three of their opponents leading up to this match). But Autumn Gleeson, after she was released by RAW, was too good to pass up. She was the missing piece for them, a mouthpiece that also happens to be the most over person in the company now (by a full 20 points). Pairing AF with her and having them win here gives the signal that having Autumn as their manager matters, and was the difference in making them champions (at least I hope so).</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="HiPlus" data-cite="HiPlus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Without Guru around, I wonder if the Knights will lose their suits now.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Good question! Legend did wrestle this match without a suit, while Killer B still did, so that's something to keep an eye on. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Tiberious4" data-cite="Tiberious4" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> If there is one criticism I can have for Mister Massey's booking it's that he could have really done with assembling another midcard face tag team. If this wasn't all written out in advance I might suggest looking at signing some combination of Black Flash, Quick Silver, and/or White Wasp as a tag team; maybe have them in a kind of Super Friends stable with Man O'War since none of them can really cut a promo.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Totally fair criticism. Both Quick Silver and Black Flash are wrestlers I've thought about signing if this diary were to continue, as is Moonchild. Some combination of those wrestlers would have definitely served the tag division well, as I'm not sure if there's a heel team I can believably turn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Tuxedo Match</p><p> Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather vs ‘<strong>Rowdy’ Rob Edwards</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rowdy Rob needs to get humiliated but it appears he gets a win in a match without beating someone</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, the real question is would Rob know he's being humiliated as he is being humilated? It did feel a little wrong to have Spider lose this one (it should kind of be his specialty now that I think about it) but you're right Edwards gets to win without actually pinning his opponent, giving Spider something of an out.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Tiberious4" data-cite="Tiberious4" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I know you want to push Rowdy, but even if your planning on having him be the one to dethrone Dastardly I'd still expect this program to last a little longer. Plus this is the kind of match where the heels can win on a fluke without really hurting the face.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That is definitely the usual pattern for my booking, but this was actually the end of Rob's feud with Pinkie and the Vane. Partly to avoid hurting Spider any further, and partly because it wasn't like they were really lighting it up anyway.</p><p> </p><p> It is funny you mention Edwards being the one to dethrone Dastardly, as that was actually one way I thought of going, but after seeing what Rob can do the past few months, he's very, VERY far away from that level.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DAVEFAN95" data-cite="DAVEFAN95" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>If Pink Spider loses, I riot.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Oops...this is why we can't have nice things? <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DAVEFAN95" data-cite="DAVEFAN95" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Sky Kings Explode! (not featuring actual explosions)</p><p> <strong>Super Zero w/ Molly Cuddle</strong> vs Vertigo</p><p> <em>Zero wins with a possible Molly Cuddle heel turn in the aftermath as she switches allegiances</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Second swerve via lack-of-swerve of the night. I wasn't surprised that a Molly heel turn was predicted by a couple people, as that is the usual trajectory for these types of stories. Obviously, Vertigo putting Molly would seem to preclude her from ever aligning with him, but we'll see. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Super Zero should go victorious out of the feud, but if this is not the blow off match, Vertigo could well take it. </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Definitely not the blow off match after the post-match angle. I had Zero win since Vertigo got his heat back by attacking Molly, and since they did have a relatively good match, I won't be ending their feud anytime soon.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Tiberious4" data-cite="Tiberious4" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I do hope that the final match in their feud with feature some actual explosions. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, I'll see what I can do. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="HiPlus" data-cite="HiPlus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong>For the ZEN Conceptual Title</strong></p><p> Damian Dastardly © vs <strong>Dexter Mattell</strong></p><p> </p><p> While it is probably to soon, a shock loss for Damian and he can move into the ZEN Master Title Hunt.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I wished a lot of things after this match. That I switched it with the Sky Kings match in terms of placement on the card. That I didn't have Damian lose the title. That I chose someone other that Dexter to win the belt.</p><p> </p><p> Damian's title reign deserved to end in a much better way, but alas, such is the way of best laid plans. At least Dexter conceivably gets made by being the one to finally topple Dastardly, but everyone can be the judge of that when this diary wraps up.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Dastardly should never lose that title.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It was at that point, that's for sure.</p><p> </p><p> If I was planning on this being a longer-term feud (definitely not after that match grade), then I probably would have had Dastardly cheat his way to victory, or at least retaining by count-out/DQ.</p><p> </p><p> I decided that if I was going to have Damian drop the title, this needed to be the spot, damn the consequences. Luckily, his momentum was high enough that he really didn't lose anything, so at least he can move on to whatever next for him still riding high (just without an invisible belt).</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Tiberious4" data-cite="Tiberious4" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Though to be honest I'm not sure who aside from Kalliope fits that bill. Maybe SubUrban Legend, but he's tied up in the tag team ranks.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It really would have been the perfect spot for Kalliope to answer Damian's open challenge and win the belt. *Sigh*</p><p> </p><p> Legend would have also been suitable. I kind of wish I had taken the Harmony titles of the Knights Temple earlier so he could have been a candidate, for if nothing else, him and Damian could have torn the house down.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Three-Way Elimination Match for the ZEN Master Title</p><p> Cyanide vs <strong>Devilfish</strong> © vs Halloween Knight</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Going to say the champ retains here to send the crowd home happy. Plus it would eventually set up Dastardly taking his rightful place at the top of Zen beating Fishboy. </strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You know Quartermainne is going to have to call Devilfish 'Fishboy' now right? <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Yeah, I know the last Way of the Warrior didn't end on a happy note, but I do prefer to have the faces win the main event of the biggest show of the year. It feels like the right way to wrap up a season's worth of storylines (good triumphs over evil, at least in comic books), and the bad guys can always come back the next show.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="HiPlus" data-cite="HiPlus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Going Devilfish here, just purely because without the title he doesn't have any story line going on. I think if Cyanide or HK win then they would continue their feud with one another, essentially leaving Devilfish out in the cold storyline wise. Devilfish retains to help keep him or establish him in a story. (Hopefully with Damian dropping that is where the ZEN title heads.)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> As you and few others mentioned, Cyanide and HK have their own feud that is continuing, and it really doesn't need the belt to be effective. Since Devilfish was always supposed to win the belt from Mac at this show anyway, this brings the booking back to what it was going to be had McKenzie not left for RAW. Somewhat of a throwaway match in that sense, but it does give Devilfish a victory over HK, helping the ZEN Master pass the owner of ZEN in terms of popularity.</p><p> </p><p> As for the next show, I'm going to take the week off from writing as I'm anticipating being busy due to work/life. The next interlude and card for Way of the Liar will be up next Sunday, January 15. I hope everyone has a good week!</p>

[Theheel]

<p>Wow you had me stumped most of the night. I got a couple right though.</p><p> </p><p>

Yeah I was one off on which match your special guest got involved in but having her team with Auckland’s Finest instantly gives the new tag champs not only the title but some cred. Before I was like no way they win but with the manager it totally fits and is believable.</p><p> </p><p>

I was surprised at the low grade of the Conceptual Title Match but not the outcome. Since I am president of the Dastardly fan club it is about time Massey pulled the trigger to move the man into the main event. Now maybe he should hav3 just thrown the pretend title in the pretend toilet might have been the way his fans would rather of seen him “moving on up”. Now to get him a Title Match. Maybe a match against maybe the biggest failure in Zen, ole Pumpkin Head Jack. Squash him and then Fishboy, your time is about to run out.</p><p> </p><p>

Nice show overall though, enjoy the week of busy work life</p>

[MrWolf101]

<p>Card for Way of the Liar</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Two months earlier. Midmorning. Nondescript restaurant. Nondescript Auckland neighborhood. Paul Massey sits across a cloth-covered table from Dexter Mattell, who is lackadaisically picking at the eggs benedict in front of him.</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="LCk3f8g.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LCk3f8g.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Dexter Mattell:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I don’t know Mister Massey. Your plan sounds…interesting, and obviously, I need the work. But I haven’t wrestled here since I was in secondary school. How can you be so sure the crowds will even know who I am?</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="r2aVvt9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/r2aVvt9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Paul Massey:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Oh come on, Dexter, you’re selling yourself short. ZEN fans are smart, even the ones that claim to hate APW still follow it. They know who you are. You’re a native son. They’re going to love you.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Poking an English muffin with his fork, Mattell does not seem comforted by the booker’s words.</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Mattell:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> You know, the ‘RAW Sex Dex’ character came about because I couldn’t get people to care about me in the ring without it. I know 1,000 holds, but in APW, that doesn’t mean much. I needed to stand out, so I went with the exact opposite of who I am. Got me out of my comfort zone. Let me lose myself.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Massey:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> It’s a great character. It’s a shame Sean never really gave you a chance to run with it.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Dexter shrugs as he cuts open an egg and lets the yellow innards spill onto his plate.</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Mattell:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I suppose. I guess what I’m trying to get at is ‘RAW Sex Dex’ is about as far from family friendly as you can get. I know you’ve done some things in ZEN lately that aren’t exactly of the Saturday morning cartoon variety, but if we go through with what you’re talking about, I need to know you’re going to back me, no matter the backlash.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Massey:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Dexter, listen. This doesn’t leave the table, but the days of ZEN being just for kids are over. It’s been that way since I was put in charge. We’ve grown up. At Way of the Warrior, Vertigo’s going to put Molly through a table, for Christ’s sake. What I’m offering is a title run, something you never got in APW, but should have. But before you sign, I need to know that you’re okay with this, that you’re going to do whatever I say.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> [</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Pausing for a moment, Dexter looks down at his meal, then back up at Massey with a smile.</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div><p> </p><p> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wow you had me stumped most of the night. I got a couple right though.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, good to know. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Yeah, usually there are only one or two 50/50 matches on a card, but I tried to make it so every match felt like it could go either way. It helped that there was a mix of blow-off matches, feud starters, and one-offs.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Yeah I was one off on which match your special guest got involved in but having her team with Auckland’s Finest instantly gives the new tag champs not only the title but some cred. Before I was like no way they win but with the manager it totally fits and is believable.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm excited to write Autumn's character. One of the issues with Auckland's Finest was that they weren't quite there promo-wise yet, but Autumn will carry them in that department until they are. Plus, she's super-over, so bonus. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I was surprised at the low grade of the Conceptual Title Match but not the outcome. Since I am president of the Dastardly fan club it is about time Massey pulled the trigger to move the man into the main event. Now maybe he should hav3 just thrown the pretend title in the pretend toilet might have been the way his fans would rather of seen him “moving on up”. Now to get him a Title Match. Maybe a match against maybe the biggest failure in Zen, ole Pumpkin Head Jack. Squash him and then Fishboy, your time is about to run out.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The low grade was very unfortunate. Dexter had an E+ performance, which to give comparison, is about where Azazel is at (with negative momentum). I'm chalking it up to the 'Steal the Show' road agent note being completely wrong for Mattell. Hopefully once he gets some momentum, things will start to trend up.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Nice show overall though, enjoy the week of busy work life</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the show. Life was a mixed bag this past week, but it'll be nice to get back to ZEN! <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44258" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:14px;">ZEN Way of the Liar</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="XRprMPJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XRprMPJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>For the ZEN Conceptual Title</strong></p><p> Ferdy Lloyd vs ‘RAW Sex Dex’ Dexter Mattell ©</p><p> </p><p> <strong>For the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles</strong></p><p> Auckland's Finest © w/ Autumn Gleeson vs The Ghost Hunters</p><p> </p><p> Dazzler vs Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather</p><p> </p><p> Banky Bremner (debut) vs Vertigo</p><p> </p><p> Man O'Lantern vs Warp-Jump</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cage Classic Match</strong></p><p> Cyanide vs Halloween Knight</p><p> </p><p> Plus, a medical update on Molly Cuddle,</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img alt="E50nucy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/E50nucy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> and Sean Quartermainne has an announcement!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="vsszUxK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vsszUxK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote>

[KnowYourEnemy]

<p>For the ZEN Conceptual Title</p><p>

Ferdy Lloyd vs <strong>‘RAW Sex Dex’ Dexter Mattell ©</strong></p><p> </p><p>

For the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles</p><p>

<strong>Auckland's Finest © w/ Autumn Gleeson </strong>vs The Ghost Hunters</p><p> </p><p>

Dazzler vs <strong>Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Banky Bremner (debut) vs <strong>Vertigo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Man O'Lantern </strong>vs Warp-Jump</p><p> </p><p>

Cage Classic Match</p><p>

Cyanide vs <strong>Halloween Knight</strong></p>

[Theheel]

<p>For the ZEN Conceptual Title</p><p>

Ferdy Lloyd vs ‘<strong>RAW Sex Dex’ Dexter Mattell</strong> ©</p><p>

<strong>No way the new champ loses here, but what change comes with his title win.....interesting</strong></p><p> </p><p>

For the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles</p><p>

<strong>Auckland's Finest © w/ Autumn Gleeson</strong> vs The Ghost Hunters</p><p>

<strong>So is Autumn Australia’s Missy Hyatt, Madusa or Tammy Sytch? Whoever she is, she gives the new champs the mojo they were so severely lacking. Now Zen has a classic heel tag team.</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Dazzler vs <strong>Pink Spider</strong> w/ Trevor Feather</p><p>

<strong>Dazzler is the Zen’s Disco Inferno and Pinky could use a win after losing to Rob who is missing from this card. Is the Rowdy One’s push already over</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Banky Bremner (debut) vs <strong>Vertigo</strong></p><p>

<strong>Banky Bremner huh....fails on the name test and so he will also fail in his debut. Not sure but if he is ever going to make it past enhancement talent he will need a name change and likely a mask</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Man O'Lantern</strong> vs Warp-Jump</p><p>

<strong>Well I sense this match is a #1 contender match for the tag titles (although not promoted as such). The champs are heels so I guess the right choice is for the face team to win, even if Pumpkin Head is a lost cause.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Why do I hate Pumpkin Jack so much?</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cage Classic Match</p><p>

Cyanide vs <strong>Halloween Knight</strong></p><p>

<strong>The boss must win. I feel for poor Cy though as Massey hasn’t exactly been kind to the previous booker with wins and losses</strong></p>

[Tiberious]

<p>For the ZEN Conceptual Title</p><p>

Ferdy Lloyd vs <strong>‘RAW Sex Dex’ Dexter Mattell ©</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Does Ferdy have a gimmick yet? Either way he's losing here.</em></p><p> </p><p>

For the ZEN Harmony Tag Team Titles</p><p>

<strong>Auckland's Finest © w/ Autumn Gleeson </strong>vs The Ghost Hunters</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Ghost Hunters are a real blast from the past. Surprised to see them getting another shot here to be honest, but I guess you don't want to wear out matches with your 2 face tag teams.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Dazzler vs<strong> Pink Spider w/ Trevor Feather</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>You mentioned you never really pushed Dazzler even though he could have been useful, so I'll have Spider win the comedy match.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Banky Bremner (debut) vs <strong>Vertigo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Vertigo wins here, but I'm not really sure where you can go with Vertigo once his feud is over. Woman-beater gimmicks tend not to bode well for wrestlers careers.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Man O'Lantern </strong>vs Warp-Jump</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Don't see a compelling reason for Warp-Jump to win it here.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Cage Classic Match</p><p>

<strong>Cyanide</strong> vs Halloween Knight</p><p> </p><p>

<em>50-50 guess for me as I'm unsure where this story is headed.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Sean Quartermainne has an announcement!</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Bonus title defense for Devilfish?</em></p>