XWA returns from commercial break, the scene panning past the members of the audience who are clearly excited for the night's festivities.

|Cedar| "Still a lot to come for tonight including two legends face to face for our main event. Minkaro vs Razor Xtreme!"

|Miles| "Yeah yeah yeah, I don't really care anymore. The whole roster's a sausage fest! WHERE'S NOVA!? WHERE'S SKYE!?"

Suddenly, the arena's lights turn dim, prompting everyone in the arena to turn their attention to the ramp. A haunting phrase by Maynard James Keenan then echoes throughout the Pepsi Center.


The methodical tune of Tool's Parabola blasts over the PA system and out comes Azrael from backstage, wearing a vintage Nirvana shirt and jeans. The people of Denver, Colorado start voicing their displeasure; booing loudly at the Maniac Unmasked. The Pennsylvanian doesn't seem fazed at all; in fact it seems as if he's in a good mood - and he should be, as he's defeated renowned veteran Riley Williamson on his first match back to the company. He proceeds to approach the ring casually, tossing the mic up and catching it with one hand as walks down the ramp. Azrael then slides into the ring as his music fades out, and sits in lotus position in the center of the ring.

|Azrael| "Why hello, people of Denver!"

The XWA faithful boos even louder at the psychotic delinquent.

|Azrael| "Hm, why so hostile? Well, let me get to the point here since I'm facing this uhh..Jellal person thing. Here's the deal - I've just returned, and I've already drawn blood. The blood of a heavily decorated veteran, in fact. Riley fucking Williamson."

The people of Denver cheer at the mention of their hero.

|Azrael| "Seeing as how I've decimated Williamson, I strongly advice all you fuckers backstage to tread lightly - unless of course you're a bit masochistic. I couldn't care less if you're Minkaro, Razor Xtreme, Dominik Diveraz, or Jared Jerusalem. The fact of the matter is that if you tick me off, I'll make you suffer for my own enjoyment. Treat this as a..professional courtesy to all you famewhores back there, alri-"


|Miles| "For fuck's sake, this guy!?"

|Cedar| "Look who it is! The longest reigning hardcore champion!"

Before Azrael could finish, he is cut off by the theme of Riley Williamson; which prompts the Maniac Unmasked to stand up. The Audience gets up from there seats and cheer wildly as out comes the longest reigning and last ever Hardcore Champion. Riley, whom now wanders onto the stage, now is standing on the center of the stage, looks to his right then to his left admiring the Denver Crowd. Wearing his usual Jean Shorts, New Balances and his bright green shirt which has a Pineapple on the center. Riley makes his way down the ramp, making his way to the bottom end of the ramp and just stares at Azrael. Giving him a very hard look before he makes his way around the ring and climbs the Steel Stair and grabs the Mic that was set on top of the Steps. Makes his way on the apron and through the ropes, his music now begins to settle down and makes his way towards the center of the ring, towards Azrael almost standing right infront of his face as Riley stares right into his eyes. Azrael does the same in return. Neither fudge or move but it isn’t long before Riley drops his Mic and just claps his hands together applauding him and the crowd just looks on rather confused as to why Riley is doing this. Riley bends down and grabs the Mic. Raising it towards his lips.

|Riley Williamson| “Congratulations! You beat me last week one on one fair and square. You want me to throw you a Party? Throw the Streamers, get the Special hat? The Cone looking type of hats with the words in big red bold letters that are splattered across the hat that says, Congratulations? What about a Birthday Cake? Hell, how about I just order you abunch of Male Strippers just for this special day? Huh? Since I know that is your type of thing, looking at very wet, oily naked men…”

The crowd laughs at Riley's comedic statements while Azrael simply looks through him as if he wasn't there.

|Riley Williamson| “But It was one hell of a battle and you have caught me on one of my baddest nights. You did well…But I am not here just to give you the satisfaction or pleasure of me Respecting you. No, that’s not how I roll. You see, I came out here for one reason, and one reason only. Right now we are both standing in a Ring. A Pad if you will, and surrounding this Pad is Water...Water filled with hungry Sharks that are just waiting to grab and take the bit that, golden bit and right now standing in my way into getting that bit, that one opportunity is you. You may ask yourself “How?” or “Why?” Well Azrael, I will tell you. Right now it is known to them, the XWA Universe that there have been numerous wrestlers that are known to have a sadistic side to them, another leaf. Many have come and gone but the few have resolved. and standing in the ring right now are two very hungry wrestlers, two superstars that Personalities separate both but one thing that they have in common, is that they enjoy taking whoever they are facing to that other side. The Side where they give it there all and push whoever they are facing there limit. And that’s why I am going to propose to you this, at Redemption I say Me and you go one on one to find out who can be the most sadistic person in this ring. What do you say?”

Azrael's eyes widen as he finds himself amused by Riley's words. He backs up a bit and leans on the ropes opposite of Riley.

|Azrael| "I've beaten you once, what'll make a match at Redemption any different? Heh, whatever, I accept. I'll make an example out of you."

Suddenly, Azrael uses the ropes to ricochet himself towards Riley. The Maniac Unmasked outstretches his arm at the last second and delivers a brutal lariat that almost takes the fan favorite's head off. Riley is laid out on the mat, which prompts Azrael to push him out under the bottom rope with his foot.

|Miles| "Here's fucking Johnny! RIP Williamson!"

|Cedar| "A cheap shot by the former Hopeful member. Why am I not surprised?"

Azrael walks up to a turnbuckle and sits down in front of it, leaning his back onto the padded steel as he awaits Jellal to make his entrance. Williamson gets back up to his feet with a visibly furious face, eyeing his opponent at Redemption; which makes Azrael grin upon eliciting a reaction from his prey. Riley walks up the ramp and goes backstage; and a few moments later, Slipknot's "A Devil in I" plays throughout the arena, signalling the arrival of The former Hopeful member's opponent for tonight.