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We are TAPED at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario Canada as Showdown Episode Thirty Seven is on the air! Carlos Shotgun and Chris Benoit have a face to face meeting. Chris Falkenyork explains his actions against Pike Lorenzo. The World Heavyweight Champion Rage has a rare singles match on Showdown as he squares off against William Knighthawk. Also the Jager Bombers defend the Tag Championship against The Syndicate. On top of all that is a Steel Cage Asylum match in the Main Event as Robert Mastro squares off against Marcus Andrews. That and much more!

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"Oh Canada" by Classified cues over the arena as the crowd erupts. The Crazy Kanook makes his way out as the Canadian fans give him a warm welcome. Kanook enters the ring and grabs a microphone as the music cuts out.

Crowd: "Jager Bomber! Jager Bomber! Jager Bomber!"

Kanook: "I come out here on a regular basis smoking cigarettes and drinking and being one crazy son of a bitch."

The crowd pops.

Kanook: "I don't, I am not a role model. I never said I was a role model. However I do believe that when you geniunely believe in something that in the end that amounts to success! I have stated that I am the very best in this company and at Xtreme Mania Eight I get the opportunity to win the World Heavyweight Championship against the Modern Day Cookie Monster Rage. Mark my words, you are looking at the next champion right here!"

The crowd pops once again.

Kanook: "Syndicate, I haven't forgotten about you two. Don't think that I'm going to take it easy on either one of you. That myself and Blaze Rodriguez are going to show you two why we are the top tag team in the world today. There was something I asked Rage about. A stipulation to add to our match. If he has the guts at least.."

Before Kanook can continue, "Only" by Nine Inch Nails plays over the arena. The crowd expects Rage to come out. We don't get greeted by Rage however. We are greeted with Rage's Legal Advisor, Barry Browning. Browning walks down the eisle as the crowd continues to boo. Kanook just shakes his head.

Browning: "I feel the same way for all of you wonderful Canadian fans. Really, I love all of you."

The music cuts off as Browning enters the ring.

Browning: "Now Kanook, I know that your ego must be through the roof right now. It wasn't that long ago that you came here and people thought you were Zombie Benoit. It was a joke. But you.. Proved everyone that you're more than that. That you could enter Xtreme Battle Zone and win in a match that had people such as Dustin Holt and Pike Lorenzo. That is an amazing feat. But you have to understand something Kanook.."

Crowd: "Shut the fuck up! Shut the fuck up! Shut the fuck up!"

Kanook: "I think the crowd wants you to shut the fuck up!"

The crowd pops as Browning looks annoyed.

Browning: "You have to understand that Rage is an XWF Original. Rage is a man that demolished Carlos Shotgun. Rage is a man that destroyed Chris Falkenyork. The Syndicate has been wrecking havoc and Rage took both of them out with absolutely no issue! It's true! Rage has been watching you Kanook he realizes that you have a ton of guts that you've got that old school win at all costs mentality. But he knows exactly how to counter all of that. Simply put, Rage knows how to get the damn job done. As far as your stipulation request. I spoke earlier with my client and while you feel the need to come out here instead of worrying more about your own championship obligations later tonight.. Rage has an answer for what you proposed. The answer is.. No."

The crowd boos once again as Browning just shrugs his shoulders.

Kanook: "Well then. Rage sent you out here as the message boy? That's fine. I have a message that I want to give to him. Perhaps you can tell him about it."

Kanook drops the microphone and grabs a hold of Browning. Browning tries to escape but gets pulled into an Ice Over crossface to a huge pop. Browning is squealing like a pig as Kanook maintains the hold. Several officials make their way out to break things up as Kanook lets go. "Oh Canada" plays once again as Browning is curled over in pain.

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A black limo parks at a back doorway of the arena. Dustin Holt walks out with the Xtreme Championship on his shoulder. Bob Levy catches up with the Beast.

Levy: "Dustin, Dustin."

Holt turns around.

Holt: "What do you want?"

Levy: "Last show you dropped a bombshell after winning the Xtreme Championship for a record third time. Was there any possibility of signing a new contract? You weren't scheduled tonight. So, why are you here?"

Holt: "What kind of stupid question is that? Why am I here? I'm Dustin Holt, the Beast, the greatest Xtreme Champion in the history of this company. I'm here because I want to be. I'm here because I have something else I want to address shortly. But I'm not going to do it here. I'm going to do it in that very ring."

Holt walks off as the camera cuts to the Jager Bombers who are standing by.

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Blaze Rodriguez is standing backstage in Bombers locker room. Kanook walks in after the promo he cut inside the ring. Kanook has his tag belt in his hands and Blaze's is around his waist, as he removes it and holds it up near Kanook's.

Kanook: "I think the Syndicate figure that possibly they have a chance tonight. Seeing the direction the Crazy Kanook is heading they might try to take advantage. They don't seem to realize though that Xtreme Mania is coming up. Showdown tonight? When the bell rings? This Tag Team Championship being with the Bombers is what matters!"

Rodriguez: "These belts mean everything to us."

Kanook: "Yeah, yeah they do. The Syndicate thinks it'll be their time. But 'their time'... was a lonnng time ago. There's only room for us now. There's only room for the Jager Bombers!"

Blaze nods his head in agreement.

Rodriguez: "I've been thinking, tonight is a statement match! We win, we retain our belts and we live to defend them another day!"

Kanook: "And that's exactly what's gonna happen!"

They eye a bottle of whiskey and the scene cuts to ringside for the opening match.

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Opening Match - "The Detroit SOB" Hayden Truesdale vs Kazadine

Kazadine is barking orders to Paige in the corner and Hayden Truesdale warms up in the opposite corner. The referee calls for the bell and Kazadine goes to turn and charge but Hayden had the same idea! Hayden Truesdale kicks him in the gut and hits him with an open right hand that rocks him back in that corner. Paige ducks out the ring just in time. Hayden goes for an irishwhip but Kazadine reverses it. Hayden hops up on the top turnbuckle out of nowhere and completes a turn in mid-air for a Crossbody in to a pin!! One.. two.. kick out! Hayden grabs him by the head and Kazadine uppercuts him in the abs. Then Kazadine springs up for a Dropkick out of nowhere! Hayden goes down hard.

Kazadine stays on the offensive by throwing Hayden in the corner and nails him with a couple of elbows before pointing to his daughter Paige. Kazadine yells at her and nails Hayden with another elbow to the jaw! Kazadine tosses Hayden down and goes up to the 2nd turnbuckle. Kazadine waits for Hayden to get up and then mounts the top turnbuckle and drops an elbow straight to the forehead of Hayden! It knocks him off his feet and Kazadine makes the cover, one.. two.. kick out!

Paige yells to her father and he tells her to shut up. Kazadine scoops Hayden and bodyslams him! He goes to follow that up with a Big Leg but Hayden rolls out of the way and he gets up, quickly grabbing Kazadine's legs as he spreads them apart and drops two legs to his crotch! The referee warns Hayden about that and he goes for a pin. One.. two.. shoulder up. Hayden picks Kazadine up and backs him to the ropes. He goes for an irishwhip and Kazadine hits the brakes and then grabs Hayden by the hair and tosses him out the ring.

Everyone at ringside harasses Kazadine as he barks at them all. He picks Hayden up and rolls him in to the ring, but he keeps his head dangling over the outside apron. Kazadine walks along the outside and drills Hayden with an elbow across the throat!! He hits him with two more elbows to the head as the referee starts warning Kazadine now. Kazadine steps up on the outside apron and lifts Hayden up. He's going to suplex him to the outside! Hayden blocks it though. Hayden going for a suplex of his own. But Kazadine gets a knee up to block it. Kazadine immediately knees Hayden in the gut and pulls his neck down on the top rope! Hayden's head snaps back. Kazadine pops up on the apron again, and as Hayden Truesdale turns around it's Kazadine going for the Heart Punch through ropes! But Hayden side steps it and grabs Kazadine to Suplex him back in the ring! But all Hayden could manage to do is get him inside the ring. Then out of nowhere he lifts Kazadine and sets up for his finisher. Hayden stands up and calls for it. He then goes for and executes the Fall of the 4 Horseman! Hayden hooks a leg for the one... two... three!!

After the match it's Hayden celebrating up the ramp as Kazadine barks at his daughter, Paige. He exits the ring and starts barking in the faces of the fans in the front row. Certain marks lean over and bark back in his face, trying to get a reaction. He grabs Paige by the back of the neck and throws her down on outside mat! She looks sad and pathetic as she follows her dad, Kazadine back to the locker room. This Toronto crowd giving him heat the whole way.

Winner by Pinfall: "The Detroit SOB" Hayden Truesdale

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Barry Browning is backstage being checked by a doctor. World Champion Rage walks into the picture.

Doctor: "You have to hold still!"

Browning: "I'm trying to hold still you idiot, ahhh! That hurts!"

Rage: "Don't be such a crybaby Barry. If it's really that bad then why don't you sue him?"

Browning: "What? Smartass. Owch!"

Doctor: "Hold still!"

Rage: "Kanook wants to try to take advantage of a non wrestler trying to send a message. That just shows everyone watching right now what kind of insignificant little shit he really is. I have another message to send to him but this time? I'll give him that message myself."

Rage walks off as Browning continues to get checked on.

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Hayden Truesdale is backstage with Bob Levy.

Levy: "Hayden? What has been racing through your mind lately? Tonight--"

Truesdale: "Tonight! I make a challenge."

Levy: "What kind of challenge? Didn't you just--"

Truesdale: "Listen Bob. Go tell them I'll be making an Xtreme Mania challenge shortly. "

Happy Go Luckies pass by and almost pass out from Hayden's presence.

Ace: "There he is..."

Gary: "The Detroit F.W.B."

Both: "Gawd! Hott cakes!"

They fake like they're both about to faint and lean up on each other in their robes, with glitter chests exposed. Hayden walks off pissed.

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Tag Team Champions "Jager Bombers" The Crazy Kanook & Blaze Rodriguez vs "Syndicate" Mark Adkins & The Original - Tag Team Championship

We.. Are.. Here! Syndicate gets a ton of heat from the crowd with their entrance. Jager Bombers as expected blow the roof off the place. Original starts off with Blaze as the bell rings. Blaze takes advantage but gets poked in the eyes. Original goes for an irish whip and Blaze counters with deep arm drags into a roll up for a two count. Original gets back up and applauds Blaze in a mocking fashion. CF Magnum paces around on the outside for the Syndicate as the announcers question if he'll factor into the match. Original takes advantage and hits a bodyslam followed by an elbow for a one. Blaze gets pulled into the corner but fights out with forearm shots to Original's face. Adkins tries to grab a hold of Blaze but gets dropkicked off the apron.

Blaze grabs a hold of Original and tags in Kanook as the crowd erupts. Bombers hit a double snap suplex as Kanook covers for a two count. Kanook picks up Original and hits a backbreaker for another two count. Original is staggered as Kanook picks him up and goes for a whip. Original counters with a kick to the head followed by a clothesline. Original tags in Adkins who taunts the crowd to a chorus of boos. Kanook chops Adkins in the chest. Another chop knocks Adkins down. Adkins bounces back up as Kanook goes for another. Adkins ducks under and drops Kanook with a neckbreaker into a cover. Two count only. Adkins picks up Kanook and taunts Blaze who tries to rush into the ring. The referee holds Blaze back as Adkins knees Kanook downstairs. Blaze gets back to his corner as Adkins picks up Kanook and sends him into the corner.

Adkins charges but Kanook counters with a sunset flip. Adkins counters the attempted pin sitting down and holds the ropes. One.. Two.. The referee sees Adkins holding the ropes and starts to yell at him. Adkins taunts the referee before going back towards Kanook. Kanook hits another chop. Adkins hits a right. Kanook with a chop. Adkins swings as Kanook ducks. Kanook with a waistlock.. German Suplex on Adkins! Adkins is down on the canvas as Kanook looks to make a tag. CF Magnum gets on the apron as the referee is distracted again. Kanook makes the tag but the referee doesn't see it! Blaze gets shoved back into the corner as Adkins clotheslines Kanook from behind. The referee turns around as Adkins tags in Original. Original picks up Kanook and goes for a Russian Legsweep. Kanook breaks free into a backslide. One.. Two.. Original rolls out and grabs a hold of Kanook's legs for a Walls of Jericho. Kanook grabs Original by the arm and pulls him down for an attempted Ice Over crossface. Original rolls out and into a pin. One.. Two.. Kanook kicks out.

Original is back up first as he waits for Kanook to get back up. Original goes for a Codebreaker. Kanook powers him up and sends Original into a corner while sandwiching the referee in the process! Both Original and Kanook are down on the canvas. The crowd erupts as the announcers are confused as to what is going on. The camera cuts over and World Heavyweight Champion RAGE has made his way out! Rage grabs Blaze by the leg and pulls him off the canvas before sliding into the ring. Original rolls out of the ring as Adkins jumps off the apron just leaving Kanook in there. Rage picks up Kanook and kicks him in the midsection. Rage drops him down with the Straight to Hell powerbomb! The crowd starts to give hell to Rage as he exits the ring. Blaze is still on the ground as Original slides into the ring and tries to wake the referee up. The referee is finally regaining his senses as Original pins Kanook and hooks the leg. The referee sees the pin and goes for a count. One.. Two.. Kanook kicks out before the three! The crowd and the announcers just about make a mess in their pants.

Original cannot believe it as he starts talking to himself thinking of what to do next. The crowd is stomping and clapping for Kanook to get back up as Original rolls Kanook to the middle of the ring. Original raises his arms in the air and soaks in the heat as he looks towards the ropes. Original runs towards the ropes for a Lionsault. Kanook gets back up and follows right behind him. Original hops on the second rope and Kanook grabs a waistlock off the momentum and throws him over with an overhead release German Suplex! Original may just be dead from that one. CF Magnum had to turn his head from the impact. Original and Kanook are on the canvas as Blaze and Adkins want the tag. The crowd continues to cheer them on. Original tries to pull himself up and somehow manages to tag in Adkins. Adkins rushes in as Kanook tags in Blaze! Blaze slingshots in with a crossbody and rolls through to go off the ropes. Adkins goes for a backdrop as Blaze counters with a dropkick. Adkins staggers into the corner as Blaze hits a running dropkick. Adkins staggers out of the corner. Blaze off the ropes. Adkins goes for a swing as Blaze ducks under. Blaze off the other side drops Adkins with a flying forearm. Blaze goes for a pin. One.. Two.. Adkins kicks out.

Blaze picks up Adkins but takes a thumb to the eye. Adkins hits a right hand. Another right hand. Adkins looks for a superkick but Blaze ducks under. Blaze spins around as Adkins tries for End on Five. Blaze counters with a reverse vertical suplex. Adkins lands on his feet but takes a Pele kick to the head. Blaze points over towards the turnbuckle as he wants to put this one away with a Blaze of Glory. Blaze grabs Adkins and pulls him to the corner before climbing up to the top rope. CF Magnum distracts the referee again as Original comes around and crotches Blaze on the top rope. Kanook rushes around the outside of the ring and knocks Original down as they brawl on the outside. Adkins sees an opening and grabs Blaze by the head. Adkins has Blaze set up and drops him down with a hangman's End on Five (Tower of London)! Adkins goes over and pins Blaze's shoulders down to the canvas. One.. Two.. Blaze has his foot on the rope but CF Magnum shoves it off.. Three! The Syndicate have won the Tag Team Titles!

Winners by Pinfall: "Syndicate" Mark Adkins & The Original

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Mastro and Knighthawk are getting themselves hyped up for their matches tonight.

Knighthawk: "What are you thinking about?"

Mastro: "The Syndicate. What a couple of bitches needing the assistance of someone on the outside."

Gigantis stands in the background just nodding his head.

Mastro: "What do WE have to do to get a Tag Team Title shot?"

Knighthawk: "Sometimes you just have to ask.. Or sometimes show these people who's running the asylum."

Mastro: "An Asylum match is fitting I guess...."

Knighthawk: "Bloody hell, when you were over there learning all those moves from Gigantis, I've been shut down again mate. These blokes cut my production down... but enough about them. I got Rage tonight! Belt or no belt on the line... his career we be a taken!"

Mastro: "Tell me about it. Tonight there are TWO guys who are going to lose their life and their careers at the hands of the Real Mercy Killer and William Knighthawk!!"

Knighthawk: "The Skeletons of Society is back and better than ever!"

The camera zooms in on their Skulls and Bones t-shirt, with the shipwreck in the background.

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Kanook and Blaze are backstage speaking with Levy about the loss.

Levy: "Guys? What? What just happened?"

Blaze points at himself.

Rodriguez: "It was on me. Okay? That's MY bad...."

Kanook slaps Blaze and reminds him of who he is.

Kanook: "Blaze!! You can't feel sorry about it. It's over. CF Magnum sticking his nose in there and Rage being a little punk bitch didn't help matters. That'll be addressed soon enough. It happens to the best of us. You haven't been the same for quite a while. Is it because of me? I remember the guy I saw out there who electrified the crowd and bought them to their feet. The guy who I said honestly? This is the LAST person I want to mess with. You need to remind people of that person. You need to remind people of what extreme is all about. You need to go out there and show people the REAL Blaze Rodriguez."

Blaze turns his head and thinks it over.

Blaze: "You're right.. I do."

Blaze turns his head and walks off camera. As we cut to ringside for our next matchup.

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"Happy Go Luckies" Ace & Gary vs The Dark Stranger - Handicap Match

The match starts with the Go Luckies in the ring, making jokes. When fire explodes from all four posts and the lights dim low as The Dark Stranger makes his way out. He's angry and on a tear as he sprints to the ring and slides in. Gary screams like a little girl! As the referee Jake Evans calls for the bell. Ding Ding!

Dark Stranger goes right for Gary and tosses him out of the ring. Ace goes to work over his body with a couple right hooks. But Dark Stranger don't seem phased at all. The Dark Stranger grabs him by the throat and shoves him all the way in to the far corner. Dark Stranger makes Ace eat a couple of body shots of his own and follows that with an uppercut that nearly takes Ace over the top rope. But Dark Stranger grabs him and irishwhips him to the opposite ring. Ace back smashes the corner and Dark Stranger rushes in for body SPLASH!!

Fans mark out as Dark Stranger throws Ace to his knees. Dark Stranger boots him upside the head! Then he goes for a Bodyslam. But notices Gary going up top. Ace grabs Dark Stranger by the waists and then in a Full Nelson as Gary comes off the top and connects with a Tomahawk Smash! Ace and Gary begin kicking away at Dark Stranger but he simply gets up and shoves them both away. Their kicks are having no effect whatsoever. Ace and Gary back up and go for a Double Clothesline. Instead it's Dark Stranger who stops them both in their path by wrapping his hands around their throats. The crowd goes nuts as they know what's coming next and The Dark Stranger delivers a Double Chokeslam.

Everyone in the arena pops! For good measure Dark Stranger picks Gary back up by the throat and Chokeslams him on top of Ace! Dark Stranger then gets down and covers both men for an easy one.. two... three!!

Winner by Pinfall: The Dark Stranger

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Syndicate are backstage celebrating their title win.

Original: "This is it. What we've came for."

Adkins: "Everybody knew that this time would come soon enough.."

Original: "Feels great! Almost feels like, to be continued... but also feels like a victory! To be vindicated. To be righteous once again in the eyes of all the alumn. Of all the superstars!! We are literally the GREATEST."

Adkins: "Literally."

Original: "When we... when YOU... when YOU split Blaze's lip open. And when I put Kanook down, face down on that canvas. It felt great! It felt good. And these belts... they'll just keep on giving..."

Adkins: "Oh yeah. We'll be giving it to all these other teams and showing them how it's done!! Giving them ASS WHOOPINGS!!"

Original: "They will give us a standing ovation... they will bow out.... they will BOW DOWN!! They will give it all they got... but they WON'T give us a run for our money. And we'll be giving..."

Suddenly the S.O.S. walk in to frame. Knighthawk and Mastro have a face to face meeting with them.

Knighthawk: "Fella, in case you haven't noticed who's been the top team around here.. Don't think that the celebration will last long with you two. We've been waiting long enough for a title shot and we're done waiting. We're demanding one!"

Original: "Against the likes of ya? Or actually you? Are you two actually going to do something ...?"

Mastro: "Original! Shutup!"

Original is shocked. So is Mark Adkins.

Original: "Mastro. When did you get the balls?"

Adkins: "These guys ain't got any balls ..."

Mastro: "You both aren't anything to us! You're NOTHING."

Knighthawk: "You're worse than nothing. You're one of those rats... those thieving... vindictive sewer dwellars."

Adkins: "What the hell is this guy talking about?"

Mastro: "Shut up Adkins!"

Adkins: "Not you again. Mastro you couldn't take us and you know it. You might be able to beat that putz out there later tonight... but you will NOT do a damn thing to The Syndicate!"

Tension ensues.

Original: "And Knighthawk. Don't forget your opponent for tonight."

William Knighthawk looks back over his shoulder at Robert Mastro and Gigantis.

Knighthawk: "Oh really?"

Original: "Oh yes. Oh reallllyy! You got Rage tonight. And you're ripe for the picking."

Mastro: "Original. Why don't you SHOVE it? Okay? The S.O.S. is here to stay. And after we showcase what we've got tonight, we'll steal your thunder. And we'll be heading in to Mania for those belts you have around your waists!"

Original and Adkins look at each other and laugh. They point and laugh. They grab their giant bottles of champagne and shake them up and spray them in the Skeletons of Society's direction. Before rushing off, out the door. Gigantis goes after them first and runs in to CF Magnum in the hallway. CF Magnum nods to Gigantis, who is basically the only man bigger than him in the whole fed. Gigantis points his finger and yells at Magnum and Magnum grabs his finger and shoves him back, before exiting as well. S.O.S. shake their heads in disbelief.

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"Hard to See" by Five Finger Death Punch cues over the arena as the crowd looks over expecting the Xtreme Champion "The Beast" Dustin Holt. Instead of Holt however, "The Detroit SOB" Hayden Truesdale makes his way out. The crowd is less than thrilled as Hayden just smiles and takes in the heat from the fans. Hayden makes his way down to the ring as the announcers question why he's out here right now. Hayden grabs the microphone as the music cuts off.

Hayden: "Expecting someone else?"

Hayden smiles as the crowd boos.

Hayden: "I'm a son of a bitch, what can I say?"

The crowd continues to give Hayden heat.

Hayden: "I am Hayden Truesdale, the Detroit SOB. I do what I want, whenever I want. I came back at Xtreme Battle Zone with a golden ticket conveniently booked against a scrub so that I could make my Pay Per View return in the main event. I am a Michael Lucente guy. I know that doesn't please a lot of people when I mention that name but when you're a Lucente guy, you get all the benefits that come with it. I came out here to make a challenge.. To the Beast. For Xtreme Mania. If he has the.."

Holt: "WHO the HELL are YOU?"

The crowd pops as the camera cuts over towards the entrance way. Dustin Holt has made his way out.

Hayden: "You know exactly who I am!"

Holt: "Oh that's right. You're the guy that got pinned last year against Ashton Storm at Xtreme Mania! Not bad, not bad at all!"

The crowd laughs as Hayden rolls his eyes.

Holt: "You don't come out here and take up MY time and think that I won't have an issue with it. That's not how it works!"

Hayden: "Oh yeah?"

Holt: "Shut up! You think being a Lucente guy matters? It doesn't matter. The people running this place? They hate my guts. They probably hate it now more than ever. I ruined their little parade by knocking off Pike Lorenzo. At Mania? I ruin even more when I leave this place with a belt that's mean't more around here than the World Heavyweight Title itse.."

The crowd erupts as Blaze Rodriguez has come out of nowhere. Blaze turns Holt around and drops him to the floor with a Pele kick! Hayden stands in the ring confused to what's going on as Holt is on the ground clutching his forehead. Blaze picks up the microphone.

Blaze: "My tag partner is a little occupied right now. Me? My schedule is free for Xtreme Mania. Dustin, can you hear me? You and me, one on one, for the Xtreme Championship!"

Blaze drops the microphone as Hayden shakes his head in disgust.

Hayden: "What? No, it's not going down that way!"

Blaze shrugs his shoulders and waves towards Hayden before walking off.

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President Lars Douglas is backstage going over various paperwork as Chris Falkenyork walks in. Lars is looking somewhat annoyed at this time.

Falkenyork: "What's wrong?"

Lars: "It just occurred to me that Xtreme Mania is after the next Showdown and we only have one match booked at this time. Who the hell thought that it would be a good idea to wait this long to think things over?"

Falkenyork turns his head in the other direction and whistles.

Lars: "That's real hilarious. I have something planned for you too."

Falkenyork: "Really?"

Lars: "Yeah. I'll tell you what it is. Not now, but shortly. Grab me some toilet paper or something will ya? I have to take a poop."

Falkenyork walks out of the office.

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The camera cuts to a via Satellite feed of Giorgio A Tsoukalos who happens to be a huge EFED lover. Bob Levy is standing by.

Levy: "Giorgio! Who the fuck are you?"

Giorgio: "..."

Levy: "That's not important. We hear that you're a huge XWF fan. So what do you love about the XWF that sets it apart from other EFED organizations out there?"

Giorgio takes a moment to think it over. He looks up at the camera.

We go back to ringside for our next contest.

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World Heavyweight Champion "Modern Day Monster" Rage vs "Skeleton of Society" William Knighthawk - Non Title

Knighthawk gets a nice reaction from the crowd. World Champion Rage comes out and he looks to be in a bad mood tonight. Chico makes a funny comment questioning if Rage is ever in a good mood. Rage enters the ring as the referee calls for the bell. Knighthawk doesn't look quite sure if he wants to be in a defensive mode or go in for the offense. Rage steps right up and shoves him to the canvas. Knighthawk gets to his feet looking quite insulted before slapping the champion in the face to a big pop. Rage knees Knighthawk in the midsection and clubs him down with a forearm to the back. Rage hits another shot that sends Knighthawk towards the ropes.

Knighthawk blocks a right and hits a forearm to the head. Another forearm shot to the head. Knighthawk goes off the ropes as Rage goes for a backdrop. Knighthawk kicks Rage in the head to counter. Rage just shakes his head and taunts Knighthawk. Knighthawk goes for a swing. Rage ducks under and lifts Knighthawk up before dropping him with a sidewalk slam. Rage covers for a two before Knighthawk kicks out. Rage grabs Knighthawk and hits several forearm shots to the head before picking him and sending him into the corner.

Rage charges into the corner but takes a boot to the head. Knighthawk follows up with a clothesline that staggers Rage to the center of the ring. Knighthawk goes off the ropes and knocks him down with a shoulderblock into a cover. Rage kicks out at one. Knighthawk picks up Rage and hits a right hand. Another right hand. Rage takes a swing as Knighthawk ducks and attempts a back suplex. Rage counters with an elbow that staggers Knighthawk back. Rage tries for a big boot as Knighthawk ducks under it. Knighthawk goes off the ropes as Rage scoops him up off the momentum and spins him around. Knighthawk's foot smacks the referee in the head as he goes down to the canvas.

Knighthawk slides off the shoulders as Rage turns around and grabs him by the throat. Gigantis tries to interfere. Rage lets go of Knighthawk and boots Gigantis in the head. Knighthawk goes for a swing and gets caught again. Rage drops Knighthawk down with a chokeslam! Rage goes for a cover but there's no referee. The crowd erupts as The Crazy Kanook has made his way down to ringside. Kanook rushes up onto the apron and climbs the top rope. Kanook drops a diving headbutt to the back of Rage's head! Kanook flips off the champion before exiting the ring. Knighthawk regains his senses and rolls Rage onto his shoulders as the referee wakes up. The referee sees the pinfall and goes for a count. One.. Two.. Rage kicks out before the three!

Knighthawk looks really pissed as he gets back to his feet and starts taunting Rage to get up. Rage rolls over and starts to stand up as Knighthawk is calling for the Cradle Piledriver. Knighthawk kicks Rage in the midsection and sets him up. Knighthawk is about to lift Rage up but instead Rage counters out with a backdrop. Knighthawk staggers up while holding his back. Rage kicks Knighthawk in the midsection and sets him up as the crowd is on their feet. Knighthawk is lifted high up in the air before getting dropped down with a Straight to Hell powerbomb! Rage goes for the cover and hooks the leg as the referee checks the shoulders. One.. Two.. Three! Rage picks up the win.

Winner by Pinfall: "Modern Day Monster" Rage

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Marcus "The Wolf" Andrews is standing by backstage in what appears to be a janitor closet with a red light. Andrews is getting himself mentally ready for his steel cage asylum match against Robert Mastro.

Marcus: "Mastro just doesn't get it. Doesn't come as a shocker since he's so freaking slow. But that's fine cause after this match is over he will soon realize why I am the Wolf. Why I am the leader of the Army of Darkness and why nothing can stop me. Mastro be ready to get the God beaten out of your ass and like it."

Marcus takes a sip of blood out of a water bottle and continues to get ready.

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“Do the Evolution” by Pearl Jam begins as Carlos Shotgun walks out in front of the sold out crowd. He plays with the fans on top of the ramp and chews on some gum as he slowly makes his way down the ramp adjusting his sunglasses. He slides in the ring and pyro goes off as Shotgun does the savior pose for a huge ovation for the crowd.

Shotgun grabs the microphone and tries to speak but starts playing with the crowd again. “Shotgun” chants start up as Shotgun acts incredibly happy. He goes to talk again and pulls away the microphone and plays to the crowd once more to a lower ovation.

Shotgun: Is that all? Are you people tired? Come on! It’s me! You’re hero! You’re savior! Carlos Shotgun is gracing each and every one of you with his presence!

The fans are somewhat puzzled as Shotgun chews on his gum and smiles.

Shotgun: It’s ok to be confused. I understand that Canadians are easily confused, I get it. People tend to feel shock and awe in the presence of greatness, and make no mistake about it, I am greatness. How about a “Shotgun” chant? Come on!

Shotgun opens his arms and poses once more confidently. Some “Shotgun” chants start up as some boos are scattered through the crowd.

Shotgun: Wait, don’t boo. Please don’t boo. I live for you guys. I live for your approval. You are all I have god damn it! That and my massive collection of comic books, sexy coconut smelling hair, billions of dollars, and mansions all around the world… but you guys are important! You always have been! I put my body on the line for you! I put my life on the line for my fans! For your adoration, WORSHIP ME GOD DAMN IT!

The boos grows louder as Shotgun acts insulted.

Shotgun: Not cool guys, not cool. And yet, I am not surprised. You see at Xtreme Battle Zone I did exactly what I said I would do. I ended Mark Adkins once and for all. I exposed him for the weak little man he is and what did I get? A headbutt by a god damned ghost. I got attacked by a man who has no business in the XWF. Chris Benoit, how dare you touch me?

The fans pop loudly as “Benoit” chants quickly start up. Shotgun acts annoyed and shushes the crowd.

Shotgun: No! Don’t do that! Cheer me! I’m the good guy! I’m the victim! Benoit attacked me! I was helpless! This man is a criminal. He is a bad role model. He is a lunatic and quite frankly I believe he is a negative influence for each and every one of you!

Some fans laugh as Shotgun lights a cigarette and continues.

Shotgun: Think of the fuckin children god damn it!

Shotgun kicks the mat in frustration as Benoit chants build up in the arena.

Shotgun: As far as I know Benoit isn’t even contracted to the XWF anymore. This man is dead and gone, ERASED from wrestling history! That’s right! I did it! I killed Chris Benoit! It was me! I beat him! I ended him! I ran him the fuck away and I am god damned proud of it!

The fans boo as Shotgun poses once more with a smile on his face.

Shotgun: After Xtreme Mania 2 Benoit was gone. I beat him. I won. Peroid. End of argument. I refuse to spend one more second addressing this no good vanilla midg-

"The Beautiful People" by Marilyn Manson plays and the arena erupts as Chris Benoit walks out in front of the sold out crowd. He looks to be all business as he beelines in the ring. Shotgun steps back into a corner and watches as Benoit grabs a microphone.

Benoit: Erased? Hardly. As you can see I am alive and breathing and about to kick some ass.

Shotgun laughs sarcastically as Benoit continues.

Benoit: You come out here and you build yourself up as some kind of a hero when the truth is you are nothing more than an egomaniac. I was sitting at home minding my business when I stumble onto the XWF and I see “Iron Bong” flying around looking like a jackass. I see you drunk and drugged up and you celebrate yourself as some sort of legend? I refuse to let my history end with a loss in your name. I refuse to be remembered as the man that lost to Carlos Shotgun in his last match. Let’s cut to the chase. I want my rightful rematch and I want it at Xtreme Mania.

Benoit gets in Shotgun’s face and does the slip throat motion. Shotgun backs down and looks seriously at Benoit. He takes of his sunglasses and looks at him.

Shotgun: You want a match with me at Xtreme Mania? A rematch? Really?

The fans cheer as Shotgun looks around.

Shotgun: You guys want to see two legends look up inside this very ring in the biggest show of all time? Do you?

The fans cheer loudly as Shotgun looks at Benoit coldly and replies.

Shotgun: Well tough shit buddy. My answer is no.

Benoit and the fans are stunned as Shotgun laughs.

Shotgun: I refuse to carry another has been legend to a 5 star match. I refuse to grant you the big payday you want to make off me. Benoit, I don’t need you. I don’t need anyone…

"Wake Up" by Rage Against the Machine plays as “Shotgun is my BFF” is shown on the big screen. Chris Falkenyork walks out with a huge smile on his face. He walks down the ramp and quickly gets in the ring. Shotgun looks at him with disdain as he quickly approaches Shotgun and wraps his arm around him.

Falkenyork: Buddy! How long has it been since The Elite have stood side by side in front of all these people! I’ll tell you the answer, too frickin long!

Shotgun swipes the arm off annoyed as Falkenyork continues with a huge smile.

Falkenyork: And you Benoit. You heard my BFF. He doesn’t need anyone! He doesn’t need you! He already has enough friends as it is. Just walk away but before you do make sure to get whiff of his hair, it really does smell like coconut.

Benoit looks at Falkenyork seriously.

Benoit: Shut up Christian. This doesn’t concern you. This is between me and the little gutless bitch standing next to you!

Falkenyork: How dare you call him a-

Shotgun: Shut the hell up! How dare you call me a-

"Dance with the Devil" by Breaking Benjamin plays as Pike the Preacher Lorenzo walks out with a bible in hand and a microphone.

Pike: Father, please forgive them for they know not what they’re doing.

The fans boo as Pike continues to walk down the ramp.

Pike: It seems you gentlemen are having a little argument and I really don’t mean to pry, then again Jesus doesn’t pry, Jesus SAVES.

The fans boo as Pike enters the ring.

Pike: And while Mr. Benoit and Mr. Shotgun are most certainly having a heated discussion I’m afraid I have matters to attend to that simply can’t wait. Falkenyork… you cost me my title.

Falkenyork nods and smiles.

Falkenyork: You’re welcome buddy!

Pike: God preaches about forgiveness. God preaches about being kind and good and what you did when you interfered in my match is the opposite of that. You are a heathen. You altered His will and I’m afraid I can’t allow you to go on unpunished.

Falkenyork: No hold up right there Pike. I did this as a favor. I did this for your own good. I want to be your friend Pike.

Pike: Friend? Falkenyork, Jesus is my friend, you are nothing more than a no good sinner.

Pike gets right on Falkenyork’s face as they have a quick stare down. "Fuck the System" by System of a Down plays as President Lars Douglas come out.

Lars: Stop right there, all of you!

All four men look up the ramp at Lars.

Lars: Pike, I understand your anger. Falkenyork screwed you in the middle of the ring…

Falkenyork: I did him a favor!

Lars: Shut up! I don’t care. Here are the facts. Falkenyork interfered in an official sanctioned title match. As an official of this company you could face several sansions, including termination. However, I will admit you do have some uses every now and then. This is how this goes. At Xtreme Mania 8 it will be Mr. Xtreme Mania himself Chris Falkenyork…

Falkenyork looks at Shotgun for approval who just shrugs and looks back at Benoit.

Lars: Against “The Preacher”, Pike Lorenzo.

The fans cheer as Shotgun nods.

Shotgun: Good call boss. Now everyone get the fuck out of this ring. People paid to see me, not you ugly bastards.

Falkenyork: You’re such a kidder buddy!

Shotgun looks at Falkenyork threatengly but he just nods and smiles.

Lars: And you, Shotgun, did you just turn down a match? Really?

Shotgun: Damn right! I have some sick days accumulated. Also I’m pretty sure I have some vacation time as well so basically just mail me my Xtreme Mania payday. I’ll be at home relaxing, lighting a bong.

Lars: You will be at Xtreme Mania and you will be fighting… Chris Benoit!

The fans cheer as Shotgun looks angrily at Lars.

Shotgun: No! I refuse!

Lars: Shotgun you either do this or god help me I will piss test the shit out of you and strike away all your accolades for being a freaking druggie.

Shotgun looks shocked as Benoit smiles.

Lars: But seeing how I’m all about making money and drawing ratings I have one final announcement. Next Showdown is the last stop before Xtreme Mania. I want something huge, something worthy of leading us straight into the big show that is why the next main event for Showdown will be a reunion. The Elite will reunite once more to battle the time of… Pike Lorenzo and Chris Benoit.

Falkenyork smiles as Shotgun is visibly upset.

Lars: That is all.

Lars exits the ring as Benoit and Pike stare at The Elite. Falkenyork wraps his arm around Shotgun but Shotgun pushes him right into and exits the ring. Pike Lorenzo hits him with The Pledge crucifix powerbomb and Benoit immediately applies the crippler crossface. Pike holds the bible up high in the air and recites psalms from the bible.

Falkenyork is helpless as Benoit pulls back and lets go. Pike places a bible next to Falkenyork and exits the ring as Benoit poses for the crowd. The crowd cheers when Shotgun sneaks back into the ring, hits him with a kick to the midsection and drops him with a bullet bomb.

Shotgun stands on top of Benoit and looks down with a cold stare. He raises his arms victorious as “Do the evolution” by Pearl Jam plays. Pike stands on the ramp staring back at Shotgun who looks down at his partner and his Xtreme Mania opponent before looking back at Pike.

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Hayden Truesdale is backstage looking mighty pissed off that his announcement was spoiled by Blaze Rodriguez. Blaze walks into the picture as Hayden looks up.

Hayden: "What the hell is wrong with you Blaze? Can't get over your loss earlier tonight?"

Blaze: "Has nothing to do with it Hayden. Where's your friends the Go Luckies?"

Hayden: "What? I don't know what the hell the deal with those fools are okay."

Blaze: "I saw what was about to go down out there and honestly? I'm trying to do this company a favor. Everybody knows that I'm Michael Lucente's golden ticket to higher buyrates and asses it seats. The only thing YOU'RE known for is being the guy that lost to Ashton Storm!"

The crowd pops.

Hayden: "That's really funny Blaze. Honestly she's got a bigger set of balls than you do so anybody trying to shame me with that need to shut the hell up."

Hayden gets chaired in the back out of nowhere as Blaze looks up and takes a chairshot to the head. The crowd pops when they see it's Dustin Holt! Holt walks into the picture and drops the chair as both Blaze and Hayden are laying on the ground.

Holt: "Couple of Lucentes. You know, Mike hasn't been around for quite a while and well.. I want to have a talk with him, next Showdown. Yeah let him know what I think of his little crushes his, favorites. You guys keep bitching about should face me? How about this? I'll take on BOTH of you. Xtreme rules Triple Threat at Xtreme Mania.

The crowd pops as Holt takes a moment to soak in the cheers.

Holt: "KNUCK IF YA BUCK!"

Holt walks off as we cut to commercial.

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May 2013, UNITED CENTER in CHICAGO ILLINOIS

Xtreme Wrestling Federation presents Xtreme Mania Eight LIVE on PAY PER VIEW.

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