SOMEWHERE ELSE[Click.] [Static covers the screen as a Play ► symbol appears in the bottom right-hand corner. [Choking.] [The vile sounds of choking are all we can hear as the pitch black turns to the paling face of The Chief, who now lays on his back, blood dribbling from his mouth. Just then, something happens; a voice speaks to the young boy. His head looks upwards, ackowledging what he’s been told.] [Suddenly, The Chief takes a deep breath, finally able to breathe. He spits out the remaining blood, rolling over onto his belly, coughing and spluttering as Noah approaches.]
“You’re lucky,” [Noah says with a smile.] “Daddy says we need you alive.”
[The Chief coughs.] “I thought you wanted to save me.”“I did, but you said mean things and that made me mad.”
[Noah walks over, putting his hand in the blood. He snaps it back in pain, looking at his fingers as they bubble and fizz.] [The Chief notices that.]“I didn’t mean to make you mad, kid,” [The Chief says, coughing once more.] “I just want you to know that I’m there for you.”
“I don’t need you, not when I have my daddy.”
[Noah looks up.]“DTR?” [The Chief asks.] “He won’t be there for you, not when you need it.”
[The boy laughs.]“No, silly, not DTR,” [he remarks.] “God.”
[The Chief’s eyes widen. He didn’t expect to hear that.]“How can that be?” [He asks.] “How can God want all this death and destruction? It doesn’t make any sense. What I saw in my vision; when I first saw you, and everything you’d done, I didn’t see the hand of God.”
[With that, Noah suddenly vanishes.]“Answer me, damnit. Why would God want this!?”
[Nothing.]“NOAH?”
[Cut.]DOUBT VS. TAM
SINGLES MATCH
ABANDON ALL HOPE II
SOMEWHERE ELSE
“Dicebat enim illi exi spiritus inmunde ab homin!”
[Suddenly, Van Chan and LH Harrison begin screaming in agony. Their eyes begin to morph, with colour returning to them. They stumble backwards, falling to the ground, barely any to stand, speak or move. The screams echo, that is until Lee Crowley appears, as if out of nowhere at all. He slaps his hands on Bruce and LH, whisking them away into the nothingness of which he came.] [Zappa falls to the floor, his eyes weary.] [Stood over him, a cross held within his palm, a scold mark burning where he once gripped it so tightly, is none other than Godfrey.]“Rest, brother Zappa,” [he says, inspecting his wound.] “We’ll have the Doctor see to you immediately. You’ll be fine.”
[Godfrey goes to search for the Doc, but Zappa pulls him back.]“W-What was that?” [he grunts.] “I-It changed them.”
[Just then, Solomon Rhodes bursts in frantically, quickly realizing the damage. Not all of the men there are dead. Many are groaning in agony and need medical attention. Some are sick, the infection having already began to take its toll, and some, well some are no longer with us.] [Rhodes approaches Captain Zappa, kneeling at his side.]“Are you okay?” [he asks, concerned.] “How are you feeling?”
[Zappa asks for a hand and receives it, being helped back to his feet.]“I’ll be fine,” [he musters, faltering slightly.] “And besides, we have work to do.”
[Looking at the men groaning, all three move to assist, even though Captain Zappa himself appears to be struggling.] [Cut.]NOVAN’S CHOICE
BACKSTAGE
“This is peculiar behavior. I do not understand your actions.”
[Novan slowly sets the large boulder down to the ground, the very floor underneath seeming to groan under its weight. He smiles at TAM.]“I have designed a scenario for you to test your reasoning and how it has developed. This scenario is one of many of its kind that can show you the grey that we seek – what is hidden between your world of black and white.
I call it… Novan’s Choice.”
[He steps forward to touch the boulder.]“Imagine that you possess the power of Ashla, allowing you to move this boulder as I just have. In your search for this power, you find yourself hiking up a mountain. Along the way, you see a man, trapped under the boulder. He is being crushed and will die if you do not do anything.
However, by moving the boulder, there is a risk you may cause a giant rockslide that would destroy an entire low lying village at the base of the mountain.
What do you do. Move the boulder and threaten every soul in the village or let the man die?”
[TAM begins to analyst and process the scenario, inspecting the boulder and mulling things over. He is unable to present his decision to Novan as the pair are interrupted by another duo… A certain pair of masked heroes.]“Stop right there, Jacen Novan.”
[The voice of Sharkman pierces the scene. Marvolo enters with him, flanking behind his mentor’s shoulder. Sharkman continues, using Novan’s surprise as an opening.]“I have been keeping a close eye on you for weeks now and in the interests of standing up for what is right, we now find ourselves standing toe to toe.
You possess an unnatural gift. Now that you have taken the Automaton under your wing, I fear that the evil that is inside you is influencing him. Exactly what are you teaching him?”
[Marvolo stands staunchly behind Sharkman, echoing his sentiment and waiting for Novan to respond. He does so with a slow glide of his hand across his chest.]“A lesson we can all benefit from. Sometimes, one must search darkness to find light. It is in this that we find the Ashla.”
[Sharkman shakes his head, but it is Marvolo who speaks this time.]“Look at everything going on around us. The Virus, the infected, revenants rising… There is evil rampant. We must find out if you are part of the problem or the solution.
How is it that you remain so healthy looking when people are infected and dying around us?”
[Another smile from Novan.]“The Ashla protects me. This evil you speak of, I seek it also. We need not be enemies.”
[Sharkman pounces at this statement.]“Prove it. If you are what you say and not the enemy then prove it. The only way you can in this temple, face to face.
Prove your worth or face the consequences.”
[Sharkman and Marvolo, take their leave, the challenge lying in the air. It is only now that TAM returns to Novan, having being processing and contemplating the scenario throughout the confrontation.]“I have weighed the odds and determined an answer based on the likely outcomes to your scenario…”
[Novan’s expression softens as he turns.]“Let’s hear it. We have much to prepare before next week… ”
[What will come of this confrontation? Is Jacen Novan working for the dark side or the light side? Can the power of Ashla be trusted?]DTR VS TOMMY WRIGHT
SINGLES MATCH
BUSINESS PARTNERS
BACKSTAGE
“There he is!”
[Tornado’s attention is quickly diverted by the sound of a familiar voice.] [D’Von Chambers.]“I’m not who you think I am, D’Von” [Tornado rebuts.] “I’m not who you want me to be!”
“You are mah brotha” [D’Von chuckles as he saunters down the hall towards us.] “You are the one spoken of in the book of Amos. Even if you don’t yet see it!”
[Tornado shakes his head; scoffing.]“I’m not getting involved in your Biblical corruption, Chambers! You’re lucky I don’t tear you apart for the visit you made to my home last week, but tonight I have bigger fish to fry and unfortunately, destroying you isn’t in my best interests!”
“Resistance is futile” [D’Von chuckles again.] “But there are still two sides of the battle and I’m confident both are gonna be interested in you!”
“What?” [Tornado responds in confused disgust.] “What do you want preacher?”
“I want you to join me!”
“Your church?”
“You could…” [Chambers begins to laugh.] “say that!”
[Tornado shakes his head, un-amused.]“You’re a player in this war, boy. Spoken of by the prophets” [Chambers points to the black bile above.] “somebody is going to desperately insist upon your services. They might even be willing to pay for them!”
“What does that have to do with you? [Tornado questions.]
“It would be quite…. profitable” [Chamber grins.] “if the factions had to go through me to get to you!”
“Seriously?” [Tornado scoffs.] “spoken like a true man of God!”
“I told you I was a preacher first” [D’Von straightens his suit jacket.] “And a biznessman second!”
“Forget it!”
[Tornado moves to walk away, but is suddenly grabbed on the arm by a frustrated Chambers.]“No mah brotha, you forget it!” [Chambers glares.] “Tonight we begin our business venture together and then at State of Emergency you’re getting baptized into the Church. Either through the blood of Christ… or that of your own!”
[Tornado pulls his arm away from Chambers forcefully, a threatening look in his eyes.]“Don’t count on it!”
[With that, Tornado turns, heading down the hall in preparation for his upcoming match. Meanwhile, a frustrated Chambers looks ahead before glancing upward once more at the black bile on the wall.] [Fade to black.]RIP
BACKSTAGE
“Look, I told you man, you’re not coming in.”
[A defiant Templar stands in his way.]“Will you stop being an asshole?” [The guy responds.] “I need to speak with Godfrey or Rhodes.”
“We’re a little preoccupied at the moment. I’m not sure if you’re aware, sir, but there’s a war for humanity taking place and we’ve suffered causalities.”
[The man rolls his eyes.]“Oh, really?” [He says, placing his hand in some of the rising infection, and plucking it away with aplomb.] “I had no fucking idea. You’re in a tough spot, right? Well I didn’t come for the cookies, milk and religion kiddo. I came to help.”
[The Templar steps outside, frustrated.] “I warned you once before; we are not receiving no visitors. I will not tell you again.” [He draws his sword, pointing it towards the visitor. He reaches out, flicking the blade with his finger.]“Does it really have to be this way?” [He asks.] “Can’t we all just get along?”
[Instead of waiting, the man attempts to push his way into the temple, forcing The Templar to act. He lunges forward, driving his sword immediately through the man’s chest.] [Breathless and in agony, he falls to his knees.]“Now why did you have to go and do that?”
[The Templar steps back, carefully edging back into the Temple and closing the door.] [The poor man, bruised and battered, now lay dying where he once stood.] [Cut.]ETHAN ROSE VS. LH HARRISON VS. MARVOLO
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
THE FALL OF MAN
BACKSTAGE
“Your men are beginning to fall,” [Zappa notes.] “And with them, the walls of this temple.”
[Rhodes nods.] “Stay strong, Zappa. The infection will spread but until the keys are in their possession, these walls will remain strong. They have been warded for generations, designed to withstand this threat.” [They walk into the alter room, stopping for a moment.]“I must ask, [he says pulling Rhodes to one side.] “Do you know how to enter the Underworld?” [Captain Zappa abruptly asks, to the surprise of Rhodes.] “I believe Godfrey has the answers we seek and I just can’t sit idly by whilst these poor souls are tortured. They need our help to break free of Crowley.”
[Solomon places a hand on his shoulder.]“Brother, you must be patient. Can’t you see that we are being attacked on all fronts? The walls are crumbling, our men are falling and the keys are scattered. Even you are injured. The revenants will be saved, I give you my word; but in due time.”
[Zappa bows his head.] [Just then, Godfrey bursts in.] “Commander, I have some fantastic news.”“What is it?”
[He’s breathless, but continues.]“You must proceed to this location,” [he hands over a document.] “Edward Newton has sent co-ordinates for the meet. I suspect the revenants will be there and you must get possession of the key. Your opportunity awaits!”
[Rhodes and Zappa, armed with that knowledge, swoop out of the room.] [Cut.]TREBOL, NOVAN & SHARKMAN VS. TORNADO, CHAMBERS & CROWLEY
TRIOS MATCH
THE WAY
BACKSTAGE
“This is the world now, infected…diseased. Do you see what’s happening to this world, within the walls of this place? Have you chosen to stand against it, or to sit by and do nothing?”
[Trébol opens his mouth to respond, but Kashim cuts him off.]“No need, I know your heart. It is the same as every man since the beginning…selfishness. I will show you the way to salvation, and it starts with letting go of selfish desires.”
[He eyes the championship on Trébol’s shoulders with those last words, drawing the ire of the luchador.]“I see what you’re trying to do, Kashim. This title is more than just an accomplishment…it’s a key to stopping this infection, and I won’t let it fall into the wrong hands.”
[Kashim chuckles with a smile.]“The power that key holds is enough to finally put an end to the failure that is humanity. You all have failed your maker time and time again…and I’m here to make things right. I can put an end to this disease before it gets any worse, and all I need is—”
[The fallen angel is interrupted by booming footsteps…and an angry Imhotep enters the hall, glaring at both Trébol and Kashim with a snarl on his face.]“The decay of this world will end at my hand, not yours. After I’ve destroyed both of you, I will sit upon the throne that has been prepared for me…and every knee shall bow to the Pharaoh.”
[Imhotep continues to stare down his adversaries, refusing to yield any power to them by leaving. Trébol looks at Kashim and Imhotep, ready to defend his key and the power it holds.] [Cut.]MAX MILLION VS. JENSEN CUSSEN
SINGLES MATCH
JOIN THE FIGHT
SOMEWHERE ELSE
“I’ve found what you seek, Edward,” [Crowley says with a smile.] “It wasn’t easy.”
[Newton smiles.] “But well worth it, I’m sure.” [He walks over to Lee and attempts to take the book, only The King pulls it back.]“I don’t understand. By now, you must be aware of what those Championships are worth to my cause. With each key in our possession, the Tap Room becomes more vulnerable. As the infection spreads, and the keys unlock the temple, the world becomes ripe for the taking.”
“I may have heard something to that effect, yes.”
[Crowley frowns.] “Which begs the question, why would you continue to offer up one of those keys in exchange for a book that may or may not have the answer to your survival. The truth is; you wouldn’t.” [Suddenly, the entire building starts to shake. Rubble begins to fall with dust from the ceiling, and a portal opens up within the ground. Bruce Van Chan and LH Harrison climb out from within, quickly lunging towards Newton. As the Revenants grapple with the World Champion, Lee Crowley snatches the belt from around his waist.]“What do you think you’re doing?” [Edward screams, being restrained by the Revenants.] “We had a deal, Crowley!”
“Don’t worry Edward, you can live on,” [he promises.] “I have a place picked out for you in my Kingdom. We’ll be seeing a lot more of each other. Take him away, boys.”
[They start to frogmarch him towards the portal when suddenly, a sword slides through the mid-section of Bruce Van Chan. It’s pulled out almost as quickly as it entered, and a boot follows, kicking him back into the portal.] [It’s Solomon Rhodes!] [Harrison runs towards Edward Newton, attempting to dive at him and drag him down to the Underworld – only Captain Zappa pulls him out of the way, forcing LH back into the portal that quickly closes.] [All three search for Crowley, only he’s gone, as is the OSW World Championship.]“We must find it,” [Rhodes desperately says.] “Before it’s too late.”
[Captain Zappa helps Edward Newton back to his feet.]“You’re not alone, Edward,” [Zappa assures him.] “This fight is bigger than rivalries, bigger than individuals, and bigger than Old School Wrestling. Those two souls have been corrupted by Crowley and we intend to bring them back. At State of Emergency, we’re going to fight until both men are restored and no longer puppets to the King of the Underworld.”
[Rhodes interrupts.] “And you’re going to fight Crowley to regain possession of what we need most; the key, your OSW World Championship.” [Edward gulps.] [Zappa continues.]“Join the fight, Newton. Join the fight.”
[Cut.]BRUCE VAN CHAN VS. CAEL GABLE
SINGLES MATCH
JOIN US
BACKSTAGE
“You seem… uncertain.”
[The words are aloud and bring this Cael to a complete stop as he tries to find the location of the sound, yet even the lighting in the halls of The Taproom seem darkened by the presence of this virus.]“For a man who says his intentions are righteous, it was you who subjected me to this black infection.”
“You attacked me!” [says Cael to the darkness surrounding him as his eyes continue to scan for the source.] [A flash of red as Doubt darts out of the darkness with a gloved hand wrapped around the throat of Cael Gable as he presses him up against one of the only clean walls. Gable seems to be still a little tired from his match.]
“And now I’m doing so again. You left me to perish as you sought to clear yourself of the infection. Your selfish actions have once again chosen the side of darkness over good. Your uncertainties are transforming you, Cael, into a soldier of evil.”
[Cael Gable reaches into his satchel and pulls out a small picture. He holds it out as Doubt releases him to examine it.]“I know you’re in there, Johnathan. I thought that The Virus would kill this monster holding you captive, but I was mistaken. I know now that there is only one course of action left. At State of Emergency, I will defeat this monster and maybe then you can join us among the living.”
[A moment passes as Doubt’s hand strokes the picture which shows Johnathan and Syndi together.] [Happy.] [A right hand catches Gable right on the nose as blood begins to gush from it as he slumps down. The Masked Emotion looks down at him before dropping the picture.]“Johnathan is no more. In trying to release him, you have only proven yourself to be more of an agent of evil. Next week, I will harness your soul and finally then, you can relinquish yourself of all doubt.”
[The Masked Emotion turns and leaves as the picture is shown slowly sinking into the black bile as it bubbles and pops.]TERMINUS & ROYAL VS. RHODES & ZAPPA
TAG TEAM MATCH
IMPRESS HIM
BACKSTAGE
“Really?” [Terminus sighs.] “I get it, you people aren’t going to help me. Is this the salt in the wound portion for you royal folks?”
[Betamax actually chuckles at that comment.]“Bugger off with all that, lad.”
[Terminus raises an eyebrow at the change in Betamax’s demeanor from the last few weeks. He seems more like, well… more like Betamax.]“Listen up, kid. I get it, I really do. You got a big deal on your hands with this whole Underworld thing. Trust me, the Chief and I have spent months working on figuring all this shit out. And I laid all of it out to my bloody cousin, but he has his head up his own arse.”
[Terminus nods in agreement at that.]“He doesn’t trust anyone right now, and that damn woman he keeps around isn’t helping. But my point here is that I think he’s ready to come around. Nigel’s a stuffy prick, but you running around begging him for help isn’t going to work. You want the Royal army, you let me do this my way.”
[Before Ordell can answer, King Royal busts through the curtain with a scowl on his face. Ordell’s eyes narrow as Betamax seems to shift before us into a less boisterous version of himself.]“M’lord, this man that wishes to employ your forces has come to me once more. He…”
[Royal raises a hand to dismiss Betamax’s concern.]“One does not care, cousin. You have spoken distrust of Ordell Terminus for weeks now, but the King does not need to take your advice. He makes his own decisions.”
[Betamax winks at Ordell as Royal continues.]“In a week’s time, the King will meet this so-called Gateway to Greatness in battle. Should you impress your King, Ordell Terminus, then one may consider joining your fight. If you do not, then one may find the dungeons to be colder in the King’s new domain.”
[Royal saunters off from a confused Terminus, while Betamax nods to him.]“Trust me, kid.”
[Betamax turns to follow his cousin away, leaving Terminus shaking his head.]RI.. WHAT?
BACKSTAGE
“How can this be?”
[The man shakes his head.] “That wasn’t pleasant.”“But I killed you. I drove my sword through your chest. I saw you fall. I saw you…”
[He interrupts.] “Die?”“Yes. I saw you die. What kind of demon are you?”
[Once again, he pulls his sword.]“You shall not pass, demon!”
[The man rolls his eyes.]“Are we really going to do this again?” [He asks with a sigh.] “Because, well, fuck it.”
[He grabs the sword, plunging it once again through his chest – only this time, he walks forward, sliding down the blade. Blood spews from the wound, pouring onto the floor as he approaches the Templar, face to face, self-impaled on his sword.]“W-What are you?” [The Templar asks, with a shaky tone.] “Who are you?”
“You can call me Never Dead Dan,” [Dan responds with a bloodied smile.] “And I’d really like to meet your bosses when I wake up.”
[Dan falls once again to his knees, then to his side, collapsing as the Templar looks on in horror.] [He steps backwards, slamming the door behind him with a thud, leaving his sword inside Dan – who we zoom in on, blood dribbling from his mouth.]“Great,” [he mutters.] “Just fucking great.”
[Cut.]MOTHER VS. LUX BELLATOR
SINGLES MATCH
THE WRIGHT QUESTIONS
BACKSTAGE
“Can I help you with something, lad? Do you want to take me to dinner or somethin’?”
[Wright pushes off the wall he was leaning against and makes his way towards Ethan Rose with his lip upturned.]“I want to know how you did it.”
“Oh fuck off. I’ve had enough of your questionin’, ‘Gov.’”
“That fire left a scar across my chest and you walked through the flames without even the slightest of scratches. How do you account for that? I need to know, and you’re going to tell me, bruv.” [Wright points at the now-healed scar on his chest seemingly caused by the fire from Red Snow.]
“Oh, am I?” [says The Phoenix as he rises to his feet.]
“In fact, you are. I don’t give a damn about the fact that I wasn’t chosen. I want to know who I can give the receipt for this burn, and I know that you hold the answers.”
“I don’t know what the fuck you’re even talkin’…”
[Before he can finish this sentence, Wright headbutts him, grabs him by his head, and flings him against the wall! Rose was caught off guard, but he tries to get to his feet only to find a foot pressing him to the floor. His face only inches from the disgusting black ooze lining the walls. Wright leans down with his knee planted firmly on Rose’s back.]“Who made the fire?”
“I don’t-“
“SHUT UP!” [A forearm strike to the back of Rose’s head!]
“I don’t know what is going on with this virus spreading through The Taproom, or why this fire decided you were worthy. Tell me who made the fire.”
“I can’t. I don’t know you fuckin’ lunatic!”
[Wright pauses for a moment before grabbing Rose’s face and pressing it towards the black sludge before releasing him and dusting off his hands.]“At State of Emergency, you’re going to tell me who made the fire, and, if I don’t like the answer, you’re going to find out what happens to those who don’t have the Wright answer.”
[A kick straight to the ribs of Ethan Rose as Tommy Wright leaves him staring straight into The Virus spreading even further into the recesses of The Taproom.]BRENT KERSH VS. THE SCARECROW VS. MIKE LANE
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
FATHERS KNOW BEST
RINGSIDE
“Where’s the fucking kid!?”
[Lane’s screams seem to reach both the barely conscious Lux Bellator and the Virus himself.] [But DTR is laughing. Even with Lane’s hand around his throat. The Shadow slaps DTR across the face, pushing him away.]“Your spawn killed The Chief. He caused all this shit to happen.”
[Kersh looks a little uncomfortable at this display, but he’s obviously agreed to it.]“Crow?!?” [Lane yells out.] [The Scarecrow casually walks from another room, shaking his head.]
“Noah’s not here. We were expected.”
[Kersh drops Lux’s head to the ground while Lane gets up off of DTR with a shove. He hammers his hand into decaying wall next to DTR, the sludge having to be shaken off from his hand.]“Does how little you know bother you?”
[The Founding Fathers all turn their attention to the door, where Mother now stands.]“Fathers of men. Fathers of women. Fathers of death. Fathers of broken promises. The three of you truly believed that you would be able to just walk in here and take what these two men cherish more than anything else.”
[She laughs in their faces.]“Fools. Mother knows best, children.”
[She turns her attention to each of his opposers in turn, lingering on them in turn.]“Deep within you, each of you knows the truth of this war and what it will take to win it.”
[Another laugh.]“But you will still fail.”
[Darkness takes the room, Mother’s voice lingering.]“Only you can end this.”
[Cut.]JACK JECKEL VS. JAKE JECKEL
THE MAIN EVENT
“You wanna talk sense to me!?”
[JAKE HEADBUTTS JACK! The force busts the other Juggalo wide open! Jake doesn’t stop for a moment before suplexing Jack into the middle of the ring! He grabs Jack by the hair and lifts him up to yell at him again.]“You don’t know shit about what she meant to me, Jacky!”
[Jake is merciless as he heaves Jack to his feet, whipping him to the ropes, coming back for a big boot- CHUCK THE CHAINSAW! DISCUSS CLOTHESLINE BY JACK JECKEL! Jake hits the ground neck first, choking from the massive blow by Jack. Jake is livid as he rises, foaming at the mouth and TACKLING JACK TO THE GROUND!] [Jake swings wildly with lefts and rights to Jack! He refuses to allow Jack a chance to fight back- JACK WITH A HEADBUTT TO JAKE! Jake is rocked by the move, and Jack rolls him off before leaping onto him with his own blows!]“Why!”
“Won’t!”
“You!”
“Listen!?”
[Each punch is punctuated by a blow to the face by Jack, The Boogeyman not showing any love to his brother as he literally tries to beat sense into him, each blow bloodying Jake more and more! THUMB TO THE EYE BY JAKE! Jack is forced to back off as Jake gets up! FUCK OFF RISING ELBOW! Jack spits blood from his mouth as the blow forces him away from Jake!]“Fuck you, Jacky!”
[Jake grabs Jack from behind! CLOWN POSSE-PLEX! ROLLING GERMAN SUPLEXES! Jake suplexes Jack over and over, not letting up until he throws Jack across the ring with a final release!] [Jack is on the ground in pain, trying to fight to his feet as the enraged Jake advances on him, grabbing him and throwing him to the turnbuckle, forcing an elbow to his throat as he gets right into his face.]“She was my world! You can’t tell me anything I don’t already know! YOU CAN’T FUCKING SPEAK FOR HER!”
[KNEE TO THE MIDSECTION BY JACK! Jake is stunned as Jack uses both feet to kick him to the ground in front of the turnbuckle! He scales to the top and leaps without a second thought! CAR CRASH! DIVING FOOTSTOMP!] [Jake is left breathless by the crushing blow to the chest, Jack leaning over Jake, letting him gasp for air as he places a hand around his throat, pulling him up to his face.]“She’s gone! You wanna carry her, then carry her fuckin’ memory!”
[HEADBUTT TO JAKE! The eldest Jeckel is still defenseless as Jack hoists him up! BOOGEYMAN BOMB! Jake is in a heap on the ground as Jack walks around him, blood dripping from his face as he leans down once more to talk to his brother- FUCK OFF RISING ELBOW! JACK IS FORCED BACK! Both men are up!] [Both brothers look at one another, a mess of blood and facepaint running down their faces as they rush towards each other, locking up and forcing one another back and forth, jockeying for control!]“I loved her, Jack! You don’t know what’s it’s like to lose that!”
“I did lose someone like that! And she’s gone because of you!”
[Jake looks in shock before Jack kicks him in the stomach! He’s sent reeling back and Jack hits the ropes, coming back for THE JACK IN THE BOX! CURBSTOMP TO JAKE! Jack rolls him over and pins!] [One!] [Two!] [Three!] [Jack comes out on top! Both brothers rise to their feet, both men looking at each other, neither sure what is to come next.]AGAINST THE WORLD
RINGSIDE
“I was trying to help, Jake. I know what it’s like to lose someone I love, I lost my girl. But through the hate, and the anger, I knew she would never want me to hate you for an accident, even if you caused it. I wanted to carry her too, so I carried her memory.”
[Jake walks towards Jack, still sneering, a look of pure hatred on his face as he moves closer to his brother. Jack looks back at him and shakes his head.]“Those things, they ain’t her followers, Jack. There ain’t a cure for them. The Family killed her and fuckin’ desecrated what she was. I’m gonna put them in the ground, and I’m gonna put her followers outta their misery.”
[Jack places a hand on Jake’s shoulder.]“And I’ll help you. Those bastards took her from you, they don’t deserve any sympathy from us.”
[The sound of clapping interrupts their moment, the scene panning towards the entrance where Max Million and Jensen Cussen both stand. Max chuckles as he speaks.]“Ain’t that sweet. Two brothers finally coming together to mourn some bitch they barely knew. It’s heartwarming, I bet Calypso’s followers would adore that, wouldn’t they, Jensen?”
“I think they would just die to see this, huh?”
[As they speak, numerous infected pour from the crowd, coming to the sides of the ring and slowly closing in. As the two brothers stand back to back, they put up their fists, neither showing any weakness despite their own brutal fight.] [And as they rush towards the infected, fighting them out of the ring, OSW fades out on two brothers against the world.] [Cut.]