The Hellhounds had fallen on tough times in BSW, however, and had gone on a bit of a losing streak.

Robert Pike
Who?

(RP looks down towards the ring entrance and sees Hellhounds 2000 coming out to the ring.)

RP
Oh; the tag team that can't think of an name or an gimmick to stick to.  What the hell "do" those curtain jerkers want? I thought we only did promos with the head liners here; I guess I was wrong. 

JJ
You're wrong about most things.  But that's not the point.  What ever it is, they look like they got something on their minds.  I guess the producers are going to give them air time. 

RP
Even these two guys could bully our production team into getting air time, whether we want to here what they have to say or not.  I'm going to go get a drink.  I'm too busy for two guys living off past reputations.  If I wanted that, I'd go see Sinister or Crimson Prophet down in SCCW.

VV
You wouldn't be leaving because of all the things you said about them over the past few weeks, would you?

RP
Hey, I admit I'm a coward.  But these two are not ever worth air time.  Besides they'd have to talk to my lawyers if they chose to lay one finger on me. 

VV
You mean Tommy and Bobby from the "Rent a lawsuit" down at the mall?

RP
What it, them my boys! 

(Lou Natick & Grimm Graves enter the ring.  And Natick grabs the house mic.  The fans are giving a very mixed reaction to the hounds and it shows on the two men's faces that it bothers them.  Some fans are even chanting f*&k you jobbers, f*&k you jobbers!  )

Natick
Go ahead and boo!  (The fans go ahead and boo)  Hell, we don't even deserve any reaction from you after the performances we have been giving lately.  And it is your right to do so.  You paid for your ticket; do your pathetic worst.  But we're not out here to plug a match or to rant and rave about how we are being screwed here.  That's all water under the bridge.  Until you work in this business, you'll never know that it does not matter to any one in the back if you win matches.  It's all about giving you people one of the best shows you'll ever see anywhere.  You'll also never know that many of us in the back are friends when the cameras are not rolling or we are not at the arena.  So it should be no surprise that there is someone in the back that we have traveled with over the years and been through a lot of sh!  t with.  Wilde!  Come on out here!  We got something to say to you. 

RP
What do you think the odds are Wilde Tanke, having absolutely nothing better to do, is standing right behind the curtain, eating junk food?

("Wilde T- Toooo Cool!" blasts over the speakers.  Wilde Tanke enters the arena to a large pop and the sounds of his theme music, "Orgasmic Artificial Superfluous Genetic Attitude." He looks just as confused as everyone else.  He also looks his typical self, for better or worse, with an oversized "Wilde T- Too Hot" T-shirt under a simple black tie, and business slacks.  Wilde tosses an almost empty bag of Al Gore wood flavored all natural potato chips to the side, and continues on his way to the ring to the fans chants of, "Wilde!  Wilde!  Wilde!" as Graves takes the microphone and starts talking.)

Graves
Now, Wilde, we've known you since you first came in to this sport.  (Wilde reaches ringside)  And hell man, we always knew you were going to be a star.  But a few weeks ago, that SCUM Trent Prophet cuts it all short!  I gotta say, it's just not going to be the same without you. 

VV
Someone's a month or so behind. 

(Graves's eyes begin to tear up)

Graves
And sh!  t kid, I'm going to miss you.  (Wilde slides into the ring, though his trademark smirk seems to be missing; he seems genuinely touched.)  The big man and I could have done this back stage after the show, but I felt this was the best way to say our good byes.  We've been through too much to not let all of the fans in on what we mean to each other.  So put it there, pal. 

(Grimm Graves extends his hand and Wilde Tanke shakes it.  He turns to shake Natick's hand.)

Natick
Oh no!  You're not getting away like that.  (Natick hugs Wilde as the fans cheer; Wilde smiles, obviously embarrassed, but happy to receive the gesture)

JJ
What a display of professional and personal respect between these three men.  Maybe the Hounds have finally shown a heart. 

RP
Maybe not.

JJ
OH GOD NO!  Grimm Graves has nailed Wilde with a fist to the midsection.  And Natick has a hold of him.  BIG POWER BOMB!  Wilde is hurt and alone with these . . .  THESE animals! 

RP
THAT is what I call heart!  I could'a told you not to trust them!  Wilde didn't listen, so he's gonna be put of this sport in a body bag!  Hasbeen neverwas. 

JJ
Why doesn't someone help him?

(The crowd begins to stir as some sort of drumbeat starts up in the background.  The fans rise to their feet, looking around.)

RP
What in the HELL?!  That sounds almost . . . military?

JJ
Maxto . . . no.  That's not his music; I don't think.  It sounds familiar. 

(Suddenly, the lights die down!  Then a column of fire erupts from the stage entrance!  The fans erupt at the sight of it, and doubly so the site of Ace Tanke And Ring Deacon running to the ring!  Both men are dressed casually, with an old "Aceside" T-Shirt on.)

RP
What is this; homecoming? I thought those two were dead? 

JJ
Two of wrestling's biggest stars have come out to help an old friend and the Hounds are running for their lives! 

(The fans erupt as Deacon grabs Grimms from behind, takes him and SHOOTS HIM over the top rope onto a stunned Lou!  Ace quickly helps up Wilde.  And Deacon checks to see if he is okay. 

Rob
Awwww, how sweet!  I suppose Wilde and Ace have patched their differences up after two years of bitterness?

JJ
Looks that way!  Hellhounds are headed towards the back.  Wait . . . they've stopped mid ramp.  Not a smart move, they're now outnumbered three to two. 

(Suddenly, Ace DROPS his unsuspecting nephew with a deadly lariat!  OR was he that unsuspecting?  Wilde DUCKED!  He goes into the ropes as Ace, stunned after missing his well planned out sneak attack, is still recovering!  Wilde off the other side with a flying leg lariat!)

JJ
What in the hell?!  Ace . . .  my GOD he tried to TURN on Wilde, but Tanke saw it coming! 

RP
Not that it did him much good!  He tried the same move on Deacon, but Deacon CAUGHT HIM and REVERSED IT into almost a mid move pump handle slam!  Amazing!  Ace's stunned, but he manages to keep Wilde down!  Both men kicking the life out of Wilde Tanke!  Wow, Hellhounds even entering to make it four on one!  This is GREAT! 

JJ
This is SICK!  Wilde yanked to his feet . . . Hellhounds take him up . . . DOUBLE BACK SUPLEX!  They're not done, either; Ace is calling for him to be lifted back to his feet!  Wilde fires back with a weak right hand on Ring Deacon!  Deacon blocks it and NAILS Wilde then picks him up into the air . . . DECON DRIVER!  DECON DRIVER!  Ace's watching his long time ally totally take apart Wilde Tanke! 

RP
These three have a lot of history, mainly in the now dead New Wave International Championship Wrestling league! 

JJ
Ace picks him up . . . Hellhounds holding onto Wilde . . .  RUNNING SPEAR!  He calls that "Crushed by a Tanke!"  I guess in Wilde's case, crushed by another Tanke! 

RP
Certainly looks that way! 

JJ
What the?!  Some moron fan's coming through the audience! 

RP
That ain't no fan, moron! 

JJ
You're right!  It's the number one contender for the SCCW Smut title!  And ANOTHER enemy of Wilde Tanke! "The Rebel" Mike D! 

RP
FIVE ON ONE! 

JJ
NO!  Mike D reached the side of the ring, he pulled Grimm Graves's feet from under him and pulled him into the outside!  Grimm SHOT by the Rebel into the metal post!  Ace Tanke and Ring Deacon quickly get to the outside, obviously set to do a two on one to the "Rebel!"

VV
Mike D NAILS Ace with a chair shot!  He goes to nail Deacon, but Deacon drops to his knees and NAILS Mike D with a low blow!  This is NOT good!  In the ring, Lou Natick is pounding on Wilde! 

JJ
HERE COMES THE CALVARY!  Rebecca Tanke, and she's brining backup!  Jeb Knight!  Collin Knight!  Alex and Michael Bold!  Lou sees it, but not in time!  Bold NAILS HIM with a lariat!  Reed whips him into the ropes!  SPINEBUSTER!  SPINEBUSTER!  Jeb Knight and Rebecca Tanke attacking Ace Tanke!  Ace is bailing! 

RP
I don't blame him!  They're out numbered!  This isn't playing fair, dammit!  Why are the Outcasts here though?

JJ
They've always been about doing the right thing, even if they're history with Wilde is less than a pristine picture of friendship.

RP
Whatever.  Ace, the Hounds, and Deacon regrouping on the ramp, and headed backstage.  I guess this fun's over.  What a mongrel crew in the ring too. 

VV
Fans, we're gonna go to a commercial while the traffic in the ring dies down a little.  See you in a few! 

(Instead, the camera cuts to show Ace and Deacon making their way backstage.  There to greet them? "The Salvation" Justin Jameson!  He pats Deacon on the back and congratulates them on a "Job well done!"  Wow.)