DT: Now we have a match set up with the “new” Anthology vs. the “new” Fallen.

DM: Let me clarify Dave. The new tag team representing Anthology is Copycat and Jared Wells. Larry Tact was fired by Lindsay Troy, the former owner of EPW. The Fallen, who’ve lost Nikita Dahaka, Fusenshoff and Sean Stevens, are now represented by Omega, Erik Black and Stalker. One is a new tag team, the other is a new tag team and a new stable.

MN: Was that really necessary Dean?! Sometimes I think you just like to hear yourself talk.

DM: Then I guess we do have something in common Mike.

MN: Yeah, that and we’re both commentators for EPW. Try to keep up Dean.

DT: The Cat has been declared tag champion. I’m sure the Smartest Player in the Game from Kalamazoo, Michigan wants to prove he’s more than capable of keeping the torch lit.

MN: Shout-out to the K-zoo baby!

DM: Anyway… I agree Dave, but I think it’s just as important to The Fallen to claim some gold and let it be known they’re a threat in the EPW stable war.

DT: They’d make that well known with a win here tonight. Here come the challengers now.

[“Did My Time” by KoRn plays over the speakers as Omega and Stalker make their way to the ring with Erik Black escorting them. The crowd boos very loudly as the three of them make their way to the ring. They scoff at the fans and refuse all hand slaps as they climb into the ring. Tony Fatora gives them plenty of space as they walk around, staring down fans and awaiting the tag champions.]

TF: Lllllllladies and gentlemen…. This is a tag team competition, scheduled for one-fall and is a STALKER’S RULES MATCH… and it’s for the Empire Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship title belts…. Introducing the challengers…. From Parts Unknown and Missouri, respectively… at a combined weight of five hundred and nineteen pounds… they’re escorted to the ring by “The Dopesmoker” Erik Black…. OOOOOOOOOMEEGGGGGAAAAAAA ANNND SSSSTALLLKKKERRRRRRR JAAASSONNNN REEEEEEEEVEESSSSSS…. TTTTTHHHHHHHHHHEEE FALLLLLLLLLLLEEENNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!

DT: Quite the introduction by Tony Fatora for this tag team competition. I don’t think there’s any question The Fallen could leave tonight as Tag Team Champions.

MN: It’s really a win-win situation guys. I have the utmost respect for all four of these competitors.

DM: Here comes The Anthology.

[“It Was A Good Day” by Ice Cube plays over the PA and “The Daddy” Jared Wells walks out with Copycat. The fans give a chorus of boos similar to the one The Fallen received. The champs hold up their titles for the world to see as the jeers continue to rain down on them. Walking down the ramp more interested in their titles than the fans, The Anthology make their way to the ring. They enter the ring and hand off their belts to the referee as they stare down their competition. The Anthology and The Fallen exchange glares as Tony Fatora introduces the champions.]

TF: AND YOUR EPW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!!!! From Baltimore, Maryland and Kalamazoo, Michigan… totaling five hundred thirty four pounds in weight… defending their titles once again in front of a capacity crowd… “TTTHHHEEE DDAADDDDDYYYY” JJJJJARRREDDD WELLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSS AND COOOOPYCCAAAAAAAATTT…. TTTHHHHEEEE AAANNNNNNNNNTHOLOGGYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

DT: The bell rings as Copycat and Omega start things off tonight. Stalker is already talking strategy with Erik Black, who’s standing just below him in The Fallen’s corner. They lock horns as the taller Omega takes control. He launches a barrage of fists and kicks into the far corner away from both Stalker and Wells. Omega puts his hands on the top rope and executes a standing spear into the midsection of Copycat. At six feet eight inches he’s able to choke The Cat using his right boot to the throat of his competitor. Copycat is gasping for air as the referee breaks the hold and The Cat falls to his knees.

DM: Omega looks dominant right now. He isn’t showing Copycat any mercy. Right away we see the motivation to win this match from The Fallen.

MN: Omega’s looking for the pin…

1….

2….

DT: And Wells comes in to break it up immediately. Rather than go back to his corner, Wells just starts stomping on Omega.

MN: This is a Stalker’s Rules tag match. How long did you think it would take before this became a street fight?!

DT: It’s clear the referee is going to have his hands full keeping track of this one. Black just handed Stalker Barb. OOOOOOHHHHHHH!!!

DM: Stalker just leveled Copycat here guys. The Cat smartly rolls out of the ring, though it won’t buy him as much time as usual in this hardcore-style match.

DT: Meanwhile the Daddy has firm control over Omega. He lands a well executed T-Bone Suplex.

DM: Wells has excelled at so many different styles over the years that there’s no question he’s capable of running this match. He started as more of a high flyer before turning to the hardcore brawler technique. That’s done its fair share of wear and tear on him though and he’s honed his technical skills the last few years. Truly he’s a renaissance man of wrestling.

MN: That’s why they call him Daddy Dean.

DM: You call him Daddy for a different reason Mike.

DT: Stalker and Copycat are maneuvering as Stalker gets ready to attack with Barb. Erik Black doesn’t seem to be all that interested in getting involved. He’s talking to a fan holding a bag of popcorn.

MN: I think Black might have the munchies.

DM: Ten bucks says he talks that fan into giving him some popcorn.

MN: I don’t know. I’m pretty sure that fan’s baked too.

DT: Omega’s started to gain an advantage against Wells as the two brawl inside the ring. Reeves has Copycat cornered and drills him with Barb. The Fallen has control right now. Stalker looks for the pin after three consecutive swings to Copycat’s head with the steel chair.

1…

2…

The Smartest Player in the Game kicks out. It took some incredible resilience to kick out after that.

MN: The Cat is proving just how much the tag titles mean to him. There’s no way he’s going to let this one slip away.

DT: Omega’s going for tables now, but Wells is right on it. The Daddy drops Omega with a right as he’s pulling the tables out from underneath the ring. Wells with several stomps to Omega. It gives Wells enough time to slide a table in the ring. His tag belt is within arm’s reach and he uses it to whip Omega with it.

MN: Wells is showing us why he’s the pinnacle of the tag team division right now. Even in a hostile situation like a Stalker’s Rules match he’s thriving.

DM: There’s no doubt Wells proved with Tact that they were formidable together. Now we’ll see if the Anthology can keep the streak going.

DT: Copycat seems to be doing well against Stalker. He’s using his surroundings to his advantage, smashing Stalker into the metal steps. He goes for the pin.

1…

2….

3…. NO!!!!

Stalker kicks out in the nick of time. There’s no question he’s giving everything he has. He’s slow to get up, but The Cat springs into action. He rips the padding off the top turnbuckle as Wells slides Stalker into the ring. Omega jumps him immediately.

DM: Looks like Wells is being a good teammate, but lost the upper hand as Omega’s using his own tag title against him.

DT: Omega drives the tag belt into Wells’ skull repeatedly. Meanwhile Copycat is doing the same to Stalker with the unpadded turnbuckle. Omega goes for the pin. Copycat sees it, but is too far away and wisely leaves the fate of the match too Wells.

MN: Wow. Copycat isn’t even going to try for the save.

DM: There’s no way he’d make it.

DT: Omega with the pin on Wells.

1…

2…

3!!! 

NO!!!!!!

DT: WELLS KICKS OUT!! WELLS KICKS OUT!!! And Copycat has taken the time he would’ve wasted setting up the table waiting in the ring. It’s draped across the ropes in the far corner of the ring. He has Stalker primed… LITTER BOMB THROUGH THE TABLE!!!

And that caught the ref’s attention as the crack of the table can be heard all around the arena. He slides in the ring and starts the count immediately. Omega is scrambling to make the save!

1…

2…

3!!!

That’s it! That’s it! Copycat pins Stalker after a Litter Bomb through a table for the win!

DM: Brilliant tactics by Anthology. Wells sacrifices himself and takes a gamble in a match that he knew would be a battle and a half. Copycat all but sealed it as Omega pinned Wells. Together with a little luck and a hell of a lot of grit they’ve defended the tag belts for Anthology once again.

MN: The Fallen came out guns blazing. They gave absolutely everything and came a sliver away from winning this thing. The risk Anthology took almost blew up in their faces, but it had to be done. Both tag teams knew this was more than just another title defense.

[CUT TO: a commercial for James Coney Island hot dogs. “You’ll love the size of our wieners”.]