[Cut to the ring, which is surrounded by the entire Empire Pro Wrestling roster, every man under contract standing tall around the squared circle. Inside the ring, Dan Ryan and Christian Sands have exchanged their wrestling duds for dark suits, while Lindsay Troy stands by in a dark dress. A microphone stand sits between them, currently manned by the seldom-seen EPW General Manager, Paul Freeman.]

FREEMAN: Ladies and gentlemen, as many of you know we've experienced a tragedy recently in the passing of a dear friend, Chad Dupree. Given Chad's closeness to many members of our roster, it's only proper that we hold this session in his honor and dedicate this episode of Aggression to his memory. With that in mind, I'd like to turn things over to three people who have some words to say. 

[Freeman steps aside and slips out of the ring. Dan Ryan takes the stand, clearing his throat.] 

RYAN: There's a time and place for everything in this business. There's what we - all of us out here - do to entertain the fans, doing what we love to do night in and night out, and then there's real life. 

My history is well known. In 1997 I was signed to a promotion called New Breed Wrestling. A man named Chad Dupree personally flew to Japan to take a look at a young kid and see what he could do. Chad signed me to my first professional contract that same year and has been instrumental in my development along every road I've taken. My greatest moments involved Chad. My induction into what needs to be done to survive in this business came from Chad. 

Chad Dupree was also my best friend. I don't do a lot of these speeches. I don't break character. But it must be said what Chad Dupree meant to me on a personal level so much more than the obvious professional level. Chad was generous to a fault, forgiving even when he shouldn't be. On more than one occasion, I would get upset with Chad because he wouldn't stand up for himself more. There are so many memories, so many moments I could talk about that would fill up an entire show. I stand here today a lesser man because he's gone. Chad was my one truest friend in the world, and he was the best man I ever knew. I'll be happy if I can ever become half the man he was. 

[As Ryan leaves the stand, Christian Sands steps forward and takes the mic.] 

SANDS: In this business there are two levels - what happens on camera, and what happens backstage. On camera we never crossed paths. On that other level, I can't think of a better friend I've had than Chad Dupree. 

When I first broke into this business in GXW, Chad was always there to help me along. We kind of got off to a rough start, but we became close friends pretty quickly after that. Chad was always a guy you could go to for help. He was always willing to give me advice on how to better myself, he would always be there to help me with personal problems... Simply put, he was a guy who would always be there for you and not turn away a soul. 

Chad Dupree was one of if not the most selfless, caring, big-hearted men I have ever known. More than that - he was one of the best friends I've ever had the privilege of having. If there were any justice in this world Chad would still be with us today, because I don't believe that so good a man deserved to leave this world so soon. But regardless of the fickle whims of fate, nothing can erase the memories I have of a good man... and a better friend. 

Rest well, Chad. We'll be seeing each other again someday. 

[Sands steps back from the microphone, surrendering it to Troy.] 

TROY: In my eight years in the professional wrestling business, I've been privy to a lot of different bosses, a lot of different situations, and a lot of different and dynamic people. All of us, whether we're babyfaces or heels, give a part of ourselves to this business night in and night out. A lot of us do it in the ring by putting on an athletic exhibition for the fans who spend their hard-earned money on a wrestling ticket just to see us entertain them for two, three hours at a time. But some of us give our heart and souls to the backstage efforts, to the day-to-day fed operations, to the pre-programming setup, the on-air presentation, and the post-event breakdown. 

I consider it an honor and a privilege to have met and known Chad Dupree for one year. I consider it an honor and a privilege that he had a hand in inviting me to participate at Global Xtreme Wrestling's Battleground Britain earlier this year. And most of all, I consider it an honor and a privilege to call Chad Dupree my friend. Make no mistake about it, I used the present tense for a reason. 

Chad's life and legacy is a testament to how we should all try to conduct ourselves in every day life. Dan and Christian just touched the surface, but to go deeper would be to know Chad in a very private and personal manner. I feel blessed to have seen that side of Chad, and while his body rests in eternal slumber, his spirit will always live on. 

[Troy slowly steps down. Again Paul Freeman takes the stand.] 

FREEMAN: Thank you, Dan, Christian, Lindsay... I'd now like to request a few moments of silence from the audience as we salute Chad's memory. Thank you. 

[At the request, the crowd goes silent.] 

[A moment later, the distinctive sound of the timekeeper's bell shimmers in the air, startlingly loud amidst the silence of the arena.] 

*DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING... DING...* 

[The twenty-first toll of the bell lingers as we slowly fade out.]

CUE UP: "Imperial March" - Rage Against the Machine. A video montage plays, featuring smoke-wreathed images of various wrestlers, some of them leaving blurred trails as they move. 

CUT TO: Beast nailing the Absolution on Christian Sands. 

CUT TO: Karl Brown coming off the ropes with a Quebrada. 

CUT TO: Christian Sands taking Beast down into the Sandman's Clutch. 

CUT TO: Troy Douglas standing victorious on a turnbuckle. 

CUT TO: Adam Benjamin delivering a Shining Wizard to Karl Brown. 

CUT TO: John Doe and Aodhan Lorigan striding down the ramp. 

CUT TO: Jonathan Marx throwing Karl Brown over the ropes. 

CUT TO: Lindsay Troy dropkicking Christian Sands. 

CUT TO: Tyrone Walker locking up with Karl Brown. 

CUT TO: Dan Ryan sitting sedately in a chair, staring into the camera. 

CUTTO: With a clash of metal, a logo slams across the screen, its edges flickering.]

[Fade to a shot of JA, sitting center screen on a folding chair - a basic dark screen behind him.] 

JA: You know, I never knew Chad Dupree, never wrestled against him, never heard him with a microphone in his hand. But I can't help but feel the immense loss around the locker room. Hearing everyone talk about how he touched their lives, vicariously, he touched mine. We'll miss you, Chad. 

[CUT TO: Broadcast position where we see Dave Thomas, Mike Neely and Dean Matthews at ringside.] 

DT: Indeed a somber tone to the night's proceedings as we remember friend and comrade, Chad Dupree. 

MN: One of the best minds in the business, we'll definitely miss him. 

DM: I've gotta say that Dupree was the most solid promotor in the business, and he gave first chances to many of the men we enjoy watching today including our owner. You can't deny his contributions to the wrestling industry. 

DT: Absolutely. Well folks, we still have a great show on tap. Jonathan Marx defends his Intercontinental strap against JA and the World Champion Beast is forced to wear a dress while defending his title against the World Tag Team Champions, at the same time. 

DM: True enough, but Melton and Cruise have something to gain in this match and I'm not so sure we'll be seeing as much teamwork between the two as some may suggest. 

MN: Who cares?? It's Beast in a dress!! This is gonna be great! 

DT: Why don't we get things underway as we head up to the ring for our first match!

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C4 vs. Pulsar

[CUT TO: The ring... Pulsar is already inside. Tony Fatora is at ring side.] 

TONY FATORA: the following match up is scheduled for one fall. It has a 25 minute time limit. Introducing first, presently in the ring...PULSSSAARRRRR! 

TONY FATORA: And his opponent... 

['Cue Up: Stupid Kid' by Alkaline Trio, C-4 walks on the ramp way and starts to make his way down to the ring as fans boo.] 

Fatora: Weighing in at 242 pounds, hailing from Chicago, Illinois......CCCCCCCCC-FOOOOOOOOOOURRRRRRRRRRRR!! 

[C-4 slides in the ring as him an Pulsar stare off.] 

SFX: *Ding Ding!* 

DT: And this match is underway! C-4 tying up with Pulsar, C-4 pushes Pulsar away and Pulsar falls down. Pulsar up again and goes to tie up, and is pushed down yet again. 

MN: C-4 is a man beast! This guy is just powerful! 

DM: And that's a good quality.... the stronger the better. 

DT: Pulsar up to his feet and this time decides to charge at C-4, C-4 with a belly to belly over the head suplex.... 

MN: PULSAR HAD TO FLY HALF WAY ACROSS THE RING! 

DM: Those belly to bellies will mess up your back.... that's why it's so effective. 

DT: Pulsar is up holding his back, clothesline from C-4. C-4 grabbing Pulsar’s arm forcing him up again, and another clothesline, still holding the arm, and another clothesline! 

MN: Pulsar practically did a back flip with the impact on that last clothesline! 

DM: The strength of C-4 is unbelievable! 

DT: Pulsar up to his feet, this time a bit groggy, C-4 tying up, SNAP SUPLEX FROM C-4! C-4 with the pin....1...2..kick out by Pulsar! 

DM: A kick out is a good move but it wears you out in the long run. Why waste energy on a kick out when there is a rope to save you right there. 

DT: C-4 forcing Pulsar to his feet again. Knife edge chop from C-4, and another... 

MN: WOOOO!!! 

DT: Pulsar against the ropes, Pulsar punches C-4, and he continues his assault, Pulsar forcing C-4 to the other end of the ring, C-4 is now against the opposite ropes, Irish whip by Pulsar. 

MN: Pulsar is gaining momentum. 

DM: After getting your ass handed to you for one-third of the match I hope he does. 

DT: C-4 on the rebound, MISSLE DROP KICK FROM C-4! We thought Pulsar was going to get the momentum, but he was just shut down. Pulsar stumbling back fast from that dropkick, Pulsar hitting the ropes behind him coming back, CLOTHESLINE FROM C-4! 

MN: That one had to be heard all around the arena! 

DM: Pulsar is in serious trouble. C-4 with the cover...1....2....rope break. 

MN: He decided to conserve energy! 

DM: Sweet God you learned something Mike. 

DT: C-4 grabbing Pulsar by the hair and forcing him to his feet. Pulsar with a toe kick, a desperate DDT from Pulsar! 

MN: C-4’s head hit that canvas so hard he looks unconscious. 

DM: Pulsar is a power house, nothing more to say than that. 

DT: Pulsar is climbing on the top rope. C-4 to his feet. Pulsar leaping off looking for a cross body.....PULSAR HIT’S THE CROSSBODY! NO!!! C-4 rolling through in a bridge! Rollup pin by C-4! 

MN: 1.......2.....3! 

DM: NO! A verrrry faint kick out by Pulsar. C-4 arguing with the referee. Pulsar behind C-4, LOW BLOW FROM PULSAR! 

MN: CHEATER!!!!!!!!!!!!! Disqualify him! 

DT: The referee didn’t see it! Pulsar looking for a power bomb, Pulsar lifting C-4 in the air....NO! C-4 grabs Pulsars head and DDT’s him! Cover 1....2.....And Pulsar gets his foot on the bottom rope. 

MN: Damn, these two both want the win so bad. C-4 grabbing Pulsar. Pulsar is up, Irish whip by C-4, but Pulsar gets the rewhip, C-4 on the rebound, arm drag take down by Pulsar, C-4 up quick Pulsar, bouncing off the ropes this time C-4 getting Pulsar with the arm drag take down. 

DT: Both men are on their feet, they tie up as C-4 eye gauges Pulsar. C-4 grabs Pulsars head, swinging neck breaker from C-4! 

DM: What’s C-4 doing? He’s walking to the turnbuckle, the referee is checking if Pulsar is ok, C-4 is untying the turnbuckle padding! This is insane! 

DT: C-4 forcing Pulsar to his feat. C-4 Irish whipping Pulsar towards the exposed turnbuckle, NO! Rewhip by Pulsar and C-4 goes back first into that turnbuckle padding. 

MN: Great move by Pulsar, very smart move! I can’t believe he had enough energy to pull off that reverse, C4 holding his back, Pulsar charges at C-4.... 

DM: C-4 LIFTS PULSAR IN THE AIR! FLAPJACK BY C-4! That move sent Pulsar crashing down on the exposed turnbuckle face first! 

DT: Pulsar is busted open! He’s bleeding. Pulsar is just lying on the turnbuckle facing it! C-4 coming behind Pulsar and sets him on the top rope, Pulsar is groggy! C-4 gets to the top also..... 

MN: C-4 LOCKIGN HIS ARMS AROUND PULSAR’S WAIST....GERMAN SUPLEX OFF THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! 

DM: Pulsar hit the canvass neck first! What a move from C-4! Pulsar looks as though he is knocked out, unable to move, Pulsar is laying on the canvass! 

DT: C-4 and Pulsar are both laying on the canvass as the ref begins the 10 count. Crowd: 1.........2.........3...... 

MN: COME ON C-4! GET UP! 

DT: Both men straggling to get to their feet. Crowd: 4.......5........6..... 

DM: This may be the best match tonight! Both men getting on their senses back, as they are both on all fours! Crowd: 7......8.......9....... 

DT: And C-4 is to his feet so is Pulsar. C-4 charging at Pulsar. Pulsar catching C-4...SIDEWALK SLAM FROM PULSAR! 

MN: Pulsar is getting his head straight, C-4 is up! C-4 running at Pulsar again....SIDE EFFECT FROM PULSAR! 

DM: Pulsar is defiantly gaining momentum! Pulsar is getting the crowd to their feet as he signals for the Tombstone pile driver! Pulsar toe kicking C-4. He’s picking C-4 up.... 

DT: C-4 Is fighting it! C-4 Grabbing Pulsar's arm and slipping between his legs! C-4 HAS LOCKED IN THE COUNTDOWN!! 

MN: PULSAR HAS NO WERE TO GO! AND PULSAR DECIDEDS TO TAP OUT! 

DM: That my friends is a devastating move, it will tear your neck like crazy. 

TONY FATORA: Here is your opponent by submission......C-4!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

DT: What a move by C-4! What a great athlete! 

MN: That was a great match! 

DM: What can I say about C-4. He's got ring presence, he's got a good grasp of psychology. This guy's made a hell of an impact so far, and things can only look up from here. 

DT: Folks, we're going to take a short break, but when we come back - it's tag-team action! That's next! 

[Cut to a commercial for Chef Jamboree's Xtreme Ravioli Explosion.]