(We open up at the New York AWA Exposed studios. Instead of Herb and Frank, we see the camera zoomed in on AWAOnline Lead Columnist Blake Barton sitting on a stool in a suit. He smiles and begins to speak.)

BARTON: "Ladies and gentlemen, if you are wondering why Shock was shortened, there was some sort of special on... I mean really, who cares about the Penguins and the Flyers history in hockey? We have the real NHL in the AWA... or we had him. Anyway, I am Blake Barton and we are going to show you, on this AWA special, eat shit dickheads for cutting us short and editing our stuff, the interviews that weren't included. This is a special Exposed."

(The camera now pans wide, and we see Frank and Herb sitting on both sides up him respectively with Frank on the left, and Herb on the right.)

FJ: "Now that the intro is over, we would also like to say we will be on the show."

HS: "We aren't sure why we were shortened, but this stuff was also caught on camera and we thought it would be an injustice to let you guys not know about it."

FJ: "They didn't cut a lot, but what they cut was very important. And that brings me to my first live announcement."

(Both Blake Barton and Herb look at him in a weird way.)

FJ: "Hey, I'm just reading the telepromoter."

(Frank points past the camera.)

HS: "Live announcement?"

BARTON: "This can't be good."

(We see Frank crack a smile as he begins to speak.)

FJ: "I would like to announce that Low, the greatest wrestler and AWA Commissioner Alive today, happens to be on vacation. Those who were tuning in to see him, sorry. We will flash his picture up as much as possible to make sure we all don't forget who he is."

HS: "Can we get on with it?"

BARTON: "Here is the first thing that was taken out of the show by our wonderful organization."

*Shock Flashback pops up 5/4/08*

(The crowd rises to their feet, cheering as "Raising Hell" by Run DMC hits the PA system. Dax walks out from behind the curtains and smirks as he walks down the O-tunnel. Dax has a microphone in his back pocket and he pulls it out before rolling into the ring and standing up, looking out amongst the screaming fans.)

HS: "And what an ovation for Dax!"

FJ: "The guy's got a lot. He's a great athlete, he cares about the business... Everyone hated him before because it was all masked by that arrogance. Now he seems to be on the right track. But it could all change tonight depending on what he has to say to Logan Alexander."

HS: "That's very true, Frank. We don't know what Dax has to say. For all we know, Logan could be walking right into an ambush."

(The music stops and Dax puts the microphone to his lips.)

DAX: "I'm not here to waste any time... At all."

(Dax walks to the ropes and leans on the top.)

DAX: "So last week in Denver, Colorado, I issued a challenge to Logan Alexander. Not to fight me, not to wrestle me, but to simply come out to the ring and meet me face to face this week. And I'm not here to say anything about Logan before this gets off the ground. First things first. I want the World Heavyweight Champion to come out here right now!"

(The crowd cheers and Dax backs up in the ring, adjusting his sunglasses and looking up at the ramp before looking around in the crowd for Logan's entrance.)

FJ: "Is he gonna show?"

HS: "I doubt he'd back down from something as simple as a 'talk', but Logan has every reason not to trust Dax right now."

('Never Turn Back' starts to play and after a few seconds we can see a slight commotion out in the crowd as Logan starts to make his way out towards ringside.)

HS: "And here comes the champ!"

FJ: "Psh... Ah... Pssshh... I... Psh... I have nothing to say."

(Logan gets to ringside and climbs over the barricade. He heads over to Edwards and retrieves a mic from him. He looks over at Dax, and watches him while climbing the ring steps and stopping on the apron.)

LOGAN: "Well... you called and I responded Xie. So... is this just a social call or is there some sort of business for us to take care of?"

(Logan steps into the ring between the ropes and slowly approaches Dax.)

DAX: "Oh. There's a hell of a lot of business."

(Dax takes a step forward as well until he and Logan are about six inches away from each other. Dax smirks and removes his sunglasses.)

DAX: "You... You remember what you did to me, right, Logan?"

LOGAN: "I'm aware of what you 'claim' I did to you."

DAX: "Yeah? Take another look."

(Dax points to the AmeriTron.)

Dax tosses the flag pole out of the ring and goes out to the apron. He climbs to the top and motions for the end to the crowd. Dax leaps off of the top rope, going for the Blazing Angel--- but Logan rolls out of the way! Dax lands on his back and cries out in pain. Logan, though on one bad leg, picks Dax up and out of nowhere positions him in a standing Headscissors and uses the last of his strength to deliver the LA Overload!) HS: "LA OVERLOAD! LA OVERLOAD!"

(We cut to a short replay and we see Dax's head spike awkwardly into the mat in slow motion when Logan hits the LA Overload. We see it once again in regular speed from a different angle and see the pain on Dax's face as his neck folds against the canvas. We then cut away from the replay and we see Dax's angry expression in the ring right now.)

DAX: "Never in my life have I been so careless in the ring."

(Logan looks a little troubled after seeing the replay.)

FJ: "See that Herb! Logan's been going out and trying to injure people for months. He's not much better than Evan Heir!"

HS: "Oh shush, Frank, it was an accident. I saw Logan backstage and he had trouble hurting a defenseless fly!"

FJ: "That's not what I saw, damnit, HE PUT THE FLY OUT OF ACTION!"

(Logan looks back at Dax.)

LOGAN: "Well... I don't see any point in denial. So what are you looking for? An apology?"

DAX: "I want to know why it's taken you so long to even address me. You've had the opportunity when you didn't even have other opponents to worry about, and the most you did was throw my name out there once. I think I deserve a little more attention than that, considering I've come back and I haven't even laid a hand on you."

(The crowd isn't sure who to get behind, and for the most part, they are silent, though a mixed reaction comes from a small section of the crowd.)

DAX: "I didn't even get a 'Hey, how have you been since I almost broke your neck, Dax?' or anything like that. I want to know what the HELL is going through your mind."

LOGAN: "Well Xie, I don't usually spend much time worrying about my opponents when they are able to walk away after a match with me. It also didn't seem to slow you down when you accepted my open challenge a month and a half later. How can I not be skeptical when you suddenly bring this up after my biggest in ring triumph instead of four months ago?"

DAX: "Because I'm the kind of guy that always blames... Myself. I tried to beocme the biggest international superstar in history last year. I blamed all of the problems I saw around me on myself. How? Because I said I would change everything. I said I would be the most positive influence these fans have seen. EVER. I did some dirty things to try to achieve that."

(Dax narrows his eyes.)

DAX: "When I injured my neck, it took me a while to stop beating myself up about it. What could I have done differently? Why didn't I bide my time and just not sign for that match? But now, I don't blame myself. I blame you, Logan. I mean, look at you around that time."

(Dax begins to walk around Logan, slowly.)

DAX: "You had come up short against the likes of Evan Heir and Jason Storm... You'd basically been stripped of the U.S. title right after winning it from Low. You were fishing for scraps when you fought against Seth, Jason, and myself for the vacated Cruiserweight title, that YOU had lost unexpectedly a few months prior. And you were so fed up with the crap beingg shoveled in your face..."

(Dax gets in Logan's face now.)

DAX: "So you took it out on the first guy you could get your hands on. Me."

(Instead of taking a side, a lot of "oooohs" come from the crowd.)

LOGAN: "Oh... I suppose I'm supposed to be the next generation Jeff Christianson right? No in ring success so I just aim to end careers for kicks? I don't aim to injure my opponents in any career ending capacity. So... you can stand there and read into this situation however you want. You can claim that I tried to injure you. I can claim I was just trying to win the match after recovering from the cheap shot you'd hit me with only moments before your clip started. But if this is the reason you called me out, to try and lay a guilt trip on me... you're wasting everyone's time.

DAX: "Oh, who said I was trying to guilt trip you, Logan? Mr. World Champ? I'm here for the complete opposite reason, actually."

LOGAN: "Well... let's just cut to the chase then, shall we?"

DAX: "I've been watching you for the past four months, and I've been impressed. Win after win-- despite a few mishaps here and there, but those are forgivable-- excellent match followed by another and another... And Logan... You're the only man to beat me twice. And I want to know what you know. I've learned from the best, I've studied the best, but you know things I don't..."

(Dax narrows his eyes and slides his sunglasses back onto his face.)

DAX: "Until I'm back to 100%... Until I'm back on my feet in the middle of the AWA ring..."

(Dax looks at Logan for a long moment before saying anything.)

DAX: "Let me study from the man that is the best that the AWA has to offer: Logan Alexander. Until I'm back, let me manage you. You'll teach me all I need to know to be the biggest threat you'll have ever faced. And when I'm back, you and I have a match one-on-one, and I promise it'll be the match of your life."

HS: "Whooaaaaa buddy."

FJ: "What?! Dax, don't sell out on me, man!"

(The crowd is cheering, though they seem just as confused as our announcers and our World champ. Logan seems more confused actually. He just stares at Dax for several moments, making no motion to reply.)

HS: "I think Logan has just punched out for the evening. Even I can barely grasp what Dax has just suggested to the World champion. Logan is... stunned, for lack of a better word."

(Another few moments pass and Logan then lifts the mic.)

LOGAN: "Are you serious?"

DAX: "Logan... When's the last time you've heard me tell a joke?"

LOGAN: "Considering how absurd your proposal is... I think this might be the first."

(Logan lowers his mic and he starts to pace back and forth in front of Dax.)

LOGAN: "You want me to train you, someone I don't have a good history with, for potentially several months, with the end result being that you'd be good enough to beat me when you're healed. Is that about the gist of it?"

DAX: "That about sums it up."

(Dax chuckles.)

DAX: "Besides. Damnit, Logan, you owe me! You took my PASSION from me, whether you meant to or not. The least you could do is help me for the sake of a challenge."

LOGAN: "Considering the line that has already formed in regards to challenging me has grown exponentially in recent weeks since I claimed the World title... challenges aren't anything in short supply."

(Logan stops and looks at Dax.)

LOGAN: "And how can I trust you in the meantime? How do I know that you won't screw me at the first opportunity that presents itself? As you might have noticed... teachers and students don't have a good history in the AWA."

DAX: "...Oh, like that's my fault? I've been teaching AND learning in the world of wrestling my whole life. What do I have to lose by turning on you when what I want is a classic wrestling matchup? How would that help my chances? I mean, sure, I could screw you over in the end, get you pissed off, and give you an incentive to beat my ass when we finally do have our match, but..."

(Dax shrugs.)

DAX: "Does that really benefit me? Do EITHER of us honestly have that much to gain if I were to do that?"

LOGAN: "No. It wouldn't. I'm rather reluctant to accept your offer at face value though. Only three weeks ago you were ready to team up with Jason Storm against me."

(Logan stares Dax eye to eye.)

LOGAN: "Would you accept such an offer if our roles were reversed?"

DAX: "Yeah, well, we both see how well that went. I think I've spent a better part of the past three weeks proving why it was a mistake for me to even offer Jason something like that."

HS: "A huge mistake."

DAX: "If I were you, I wouldn't accept that offer, no. It would look silly."

FJ: "Logan looks silly all by himself."

HS: "You're one to talk Frank."

LOGAN: "Well... I'm glad we can agree on that point at least... but I'm not so worried about whether it would seem silly or not. How about this Xie... I'll take a week, and I'll consider your offer. Then next week... I'll give you an answer... but I'll guarantee you this, either way you can have your match."

(The crowd cheers when Logan says this. Dax nods and smirks.)

DAX: "I respect that. And do consider my offer, Logan. It'll be one of the more important decisions of your career, I'm sure."

LOGAN: "I wouldn't go quite that far... but it could definitely make the next few months interesting."

DAX: "Oh. I would go that far. And farther."

LOGAN: "We'll see Xie."

(Logan turns away and heads for the ropes.)

DAX: "Oh, and Logan, one more thing."

(Logan stops and turns to face Dax again.)

DAX: "Hold onto that title as long as you can, buddy. I want it to be nice and warm when I come for it."

(Dax drops his microphone and laughs. Logan snorts slightly in response.)

HS: "Well, that was... interesting..."

(We cut back to Herb and Frank at the announce table.)

HS: "I don't know what to think about that."

FJ: "I do. Hmph. Dax sold out. And to think I accepted sushi from that guy!" *End Shock Flashback 5/4/08*

(We fade back up to the trio sitting in the arena.)

BARTON: "An interesting proposal. We've saw several of these training things fail."

FJ: "One of my favorites being Low turning on the Black Dragon. That has to be the all-time best."

HS: "What about Low and Logan Alexander?"

BARTON: "Or you can go for one that was remembered for ages. One of our matches on our first Vortex! Jeff Christianson versus Dave Santini!"

HS: "The point is folks, these things never last. Logan Alexander SHOULD NOT accept it."

FJ: "It always seems to work out better for the wrestler that is being trained as well. Jeff Christianson, Logan Alexander, and Low all saw their respective careers shoot straight to the top while this was happening."

BARTON: "It should also be noted that the students all seemed to outlive their respective trainers in the ring, especially true with Low's recent inactivity."

FJ: "Speaking of Low. He is protesting how that idiot Brian Stevens returned. During that period, he will not be on AWA television until we can get something done about the problem."

HS: "Frank, there is no problem. This guy Stevens was dropped like a bad habit! Low is just upset that Stevens happened to be the hottest thing going last year. He also happened to be longest reigning AWA World Heavyweight Title, a title that Low once held."

BARTON: "The return of Stevens is big. His best friend Onslaught has been a monster as of late. I look for both of them to continue their roll. Those two aligned could mean we are one step closer to having an AWA Tag team division."

FJ: "But they won't be aligned for long. Low and Gray quickly get thorn's out of their side. I know that."

HS: "They can't get Jeff Christianson and his brother Quade de'Sade away from them."

BARTON: "That is true. They seem to be fighting a war on many fronts. You can't forget about Evan Heir and his brother Tyler. They are also clogging up bodies on the Front Office."

HS: "What would happen if their enemies were to align? You would have Low, Jason Storm, Travis Gray, The Squasher, Tracy & Rick Walters, against The Christianson Foundation, The Twin City Terrors, & The Harrison's. What a matchup that would be."

FJ: "Don't suggest things like that."

BARTON: "Why not do a six-man War Games match? After all, isn't that how Travis Gray got control of the AWA. With the help of NHL and Jeff Christianson among others? Do a War Games match!"

FJ: "He does have a point."

HS: "He does?"

FJ: "Follow me on this Herb."

HS: "I'll try."

BARTON: "This is gonna blow... but go ahead and explain your theory, Frank."

FJ: "ANYWAYS... Travis Gray gets along with every member of his team. There are no problems there. They are a well oiled machine. Travis Gray is undefeated in this type of match. Two points that work in his favor."

BARTON: "Well, Jeff Christianson is also undefeated in this type of match."

FJ: "Shut up Blake. ANYWAYS... with that said, there is another big factor. Jeff Christianson and Brian Stevens hate each other. Onslaught and Quade de'Sade hate each other. Jeff Christianson and Onslaught hate each other. Quade de'Sade and Stevens hate each other just because Quade hates everybody that Jeff hates. Tyler Harrison probably hates Stevens for something he'll do to him in the future. Tyler probably hates Onslaught for holding the No Limits Title. Evan Heir obviously has a strong dislike for Stevens. Evan has no reason to like Onslaught. Evan and Jeff Christianson really hate each other, that is evident as of last week. Quade de'Sade obviously hates Evan because he's in a tag team... with his brother... seriously, who does that? Jeff obviously doesn't like Tyler for walking out on him last week. It would definitely be in Front Office's favor."

HS: "That is somewhat a good point, although there is a lot of speculation."

FJ: "All the Front Office would have to do is secure the coin toss to have a two on one advantage. When the other guy hits the ring, he may or may not help his team mate. In fact, it should be elimination style to make sure they don't help each other! The Christianson Foundation and the Harrison's will probably take each other out!"

BARTON: "Enough speculation for now. Speaking of what's been happening, the NPD also had something to do regarding the Christianson Foundation for the Stipulation match."

FJ: "Will this be the match to end it all? I'm hearing rumors that President Gray will throw a thorn in the side of the Christianson Foundation."

HS: "How can you throw a thorn in someone's side?"

FJ: "Look, it's just what I hear."

BARTON: "I hear the Christianson Foundation may be look to counter whatever Gray is going to do. After all, it is already an I Quit tag match. This could take place in any part of the arena."

FJ: "Speaking of thorns in the side, I can't believe Brian Stevens came back! Low is once again on vacation for those who do not know. That's how Travis Gray put it."

HS: "I hear Low told Gray he is protesting the return of Brian Stevens."

BARTON: "Where has protesting gotten? I mean the NHL protested their CBA and they were locked out for a year... and still got a raw deal. the NBA lost almost a full season. Protesting hasn't been good for anything, except civil rights in the United States of America! People protest the war in Iraq everyday but they don't get anything accomplished by it."

FJ: "He will get something done."

HS: "Very good points Blake. It is now time for another one of our Shock Flashbacks.

*Shock Flashback 5/4/08*

(Tyler Harrison and Evan Heir are walking through the corridors, backstage. The crowd cheers upon seeing the Harrisons on screen. Evan is holding his United States championship on his shoulder and stops before they turn the corner and turns, looking at Tyler directly in the eye.)

HEIR: "...Alright. So that crap that went on last week? That's done, right? That's squashed?"

TYLER: "Don't worry, bro, it's in the past. I got carried away on the phone, what do you want me to say? I still think YOU overreacted."

HEIR: "...Yeah... Alright..."

(Heir adjusts his title and looks off into the distance before turning back to Tyler.)

HEIR: "So tonight, we have to team with a Christianson. It's going to be rough, and we'll probably have to pick up a lot of the slack. Jeff Christianson cooperating? Not likely. Get ready for the two-on-four."

TYLER: "I'm prepared."

HEIR: "...Alright."

(Evan slaps his brother's chest and walks off. Tyler looks after his brother for a moment before turning the corner. His eyes widen and when the camera swings around, we see a familiar woman-- the girl that Tyler had seen two weeks ago at the bar, "Mary"-- standing outside of his locker room, holding a bag and smiling at him.)

MARY: "Hey..."

TYLER: "Oh-- What are you doing here? I mean, it's a nice surprise and everything, but why are you here?"

(Tyler looks awkward after asking this question.)

TYLER: "Sorry... That sounded rude."

MARY: "No, it's OK. I probably deserved it; meeting someone at a bar, then flying just to try and meet them for a few minutes..."

(Mary has sort of an embarrassed smile on her face. After a few seconds, though, Tyler puts her at ease by smiling back.)

TYLER: "Do you want to go somewhere after the match?"

MARY: "I'd love to, but I have an even better idea."

TYLER: "Oh really?"

(Suddenly, Mary's hands reach behind Tyler's head, grabbing him and pulling his face into hers. They share a wet kiss that lasts for several seconds before breaking. Mary is blushing, and Tyler is trying to comprehend what just happened.)

TYLER: "...Evan will eviscerate me."

MARY: "No more than I will back at my hotel room. You're not needed here. On the OTHER hand..."

(Mary guides Tyler's right hand to her shoulder. We're seeing a completely new side to this woman, as the wholesome charm we saw at the bar several weeks ago is replaced with sultry sex appeal the likes of which we've rarely seen before.)

TYLER: "Hmm... Well... When you put it that way... Um..."

HS: "Tyler. No."

FJ: "Shut up! Have you SEEN this woman? Tyler, go! GO!"

HS: "God."

MARY: "Evan and Jeff are perfectly capable of dusting off Storm and the Walters by themselves. If anything, your baby brother will appreciate you leaving Storm to him. After all, he'll want to tear him to shreds, hell, when has he NOT wanted that?"

TYLER: "Hmm... Good point."

MARY: "Come with me. They'll understand, and you for sure won't take the bumps you would on the mat on my bed..."

(Tyler grabs another long, slow, wet kiss, and the two exit the shot stage-left.) *End Shock Flashback 5/4/08*

(We fade back up to the Exposed studio.)

BARTON: "That was an interesting tidbit."

HS: "Evan was right about Jeff Christianson though. It did seem like two on four."

FJ: "I can't believe the referee disqualified the TRIAD! They were about to rip Christianson and Heir to shreds!"

BARTON: "In your opinion. I'm sure they could have fought out of it, and then fought each other."

HS: "Either way, there was a lot of tension in that ring, and nothing was done to calm it. Christianson and Storm dislike each other."

BARTON: "As do Christianson and Evan Heir... and Tyler Harrison for that matter."

FJ: "The TRIAD dislikes all three of them. Speaking of members of the Front Office..."

(Both of them look as if they know what is coming. Frank continues to speak.)

FJ: "Low is on protest... or vacation as our wonderful president calls it. I just thought I'd throw that out there."

BARTON: "FOUR TIMES! WHO CONTROLS THE PROMPTER?"

HS: "If I knew that, I would have already put in a couple of calls."

BARTON: "Here is more from Evan Heir, after his tag match... I'm headed to find the person in charge of the teleprompter.

*Shock Flashback 5/4/08*

(We cut backstage and Evan heir is walking through the corridors, scowling and rubbing the back of his neck. His face is red and he's drenched in sweat. He's obviously not pleased and he looks even more upset when Mark Keller steps in front of him with a microphone.)

MK: "Evan! One of your partners, your own brother, Tyler Harrison left the arena before your match even began. Do you feel that this--!"

HEIR: "Move."

MK: "Will there be any retaliation from you, Evan?"

HEIR: "Not now, Keller, move."

MK: "What about your match with Jason Storm at No More Drama? Will we get an explanation next week as promised? Can you give us information?"

(Heir shoves Mark Keller out of the way and into the camera. The camera falls and we (diagonally) see Evan Heir walking away and out of sight.)

*End Shock Flashback 5/4/08*

(We fade back into the arena to Herb and Frank with Blake Barton off searching for the person in charge of the prompter.)

HS: "Evan Heir seemed quite upset."

FJ: "I'll agree there. He knew he was going to get his ass beat."

HS: "I don't think that was quite the reason."

FJ: "What is, then?"

HS: "Well, his brother walked out on him before the match, leaving him with a hated rival in Jeff Christianson."

FJ: "It isn't a rivalry until Heir does something of note in it... but go on."

HS: "That's it."

FJ: "Who cares if his brother has walked out on him? I'm sure he's walked in on him too!"

HS: "FRANK!"

FJ: "I'm just stating the obvious facts. You should hear some of the stuff I hear from the Walters... There was this one tim-"

HS: "No there wasn't that time. I think your prompter is coming back on."

(The camera turns and we see the tele-prompter has came back on.)

FJ: "That means it is time for our final announcement of the night."

(Frank clears his throat.)

HS: "Oh brother."

FJ: "The Legendary Low is currently protesting Brian Stevens return to the AWA. He is on vacation, and no time table has been set for his return. Expect to feel his wraith if Brian Stevens isn't taken care of. Oh, and Low, we hope you go fuck yourself! You are just a wrestler that got lucky in a couple of matches! Wrestling agianst guys like Jeff Christianson and Mortis Valley? They don't compare to me... BRIAN STEVENS! I'm the best this business has to offer... and any day of the week I can handle you, Low. I'll be waiting on your return. I'm not going anywhere but back to the top of the AWA! If you don't like how I got back into the AWA... Go Fuck Yourself. Yours truly."

(We see Blake Barton on a split screen standing at the screen where you type in the stuff for the prompter. Herb and Frank look shocked.)

HS: "FRANK!"

FJ: "THAT'S WHAT IT SAID! I CAN'T BELIEVE I SAID THAT!"

(Herb and Frank continue talking, but their audio is cut. We now hear Blake Barton.)

BARTON: "For Herb Summers, and Frank Jackson, I'm Blake Barton. We hope you've enjoyed our show. I don't know who was back here before I got here, but someone is obviously trying to either frame Brian Stevens, or he snuck in. This guy was just laying here."

(Blake points to a guy laying on the ground.)

BARTON: "But we are out of time folks. We'll have to get to the end of this mystery some other day."

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