The symphonic yet aggressive violinist chord of "Hybrid Stigmata-The Apostasy" rings over the sound system, quickly followed by an explosion of bass and amplified guitar, prompting Calvin Lee to quickly step out onto stage.
Matthew Werner: And thus, here begins the first grudge match of the new XWA.
Matt Steel: It’s kind of disappointing to think that we already have some major beef going on.
Matthew Werner: How do you figure?
Matt Steel: I dunno, I was just thinking maybe we could have sort of have a “hey man, we may have our differences but I still
respect you!” mentality here.
Matthew Werner: Well considering the type of business this is, what with the egos and all, that’s an idea that seems ... highly improbable, to say the least.
Matt Steel: Dreaming the impossible dream, Matthew ... dreaming the impossible dream ...
While quite negative, Lee takes a moment to observe the audience's reaction, as well as the audience themselves.
As soon as the harrowing echo of vocals come in, Lee quickly regains his natural composure; exuding confidence.
Keri Thames: Making his way to the ring...
With his music returning to it's seemingly normal pace for the moment, Lee quickly makes his way to ringside.
Keri Thames: Currently residing in Tampa Bay, Florida...
After quick stroll up the ring steps, Lee enters the ring, once again observing the audience at hand.
Keri Thames: Weighing in at 245 lbs...
Following the anarchistic lead, once again, of his music, Lee momentarily stretches out.
Keri Thames: He is Calvin.... Lee!
Lee then finishes his stretches and stands in preparation for his match.
Matt Steel: Calvin Lee is looking to carry on where he left off here in the XWA. Remember, he was the last Heavyweight Champion.
Matthew Werner: Just ask him; he’ll tell you.
Matt Steel: In fact, that was where I got that piece of information. I also hear he’s a fan of Adam Sandler comedies and long walks in the rain.
With the lights dim, the near iconic opening piano of Ennio Morricone’s “Ecstasy of Gold” plays throughout the arena. Almost on cue the fans stand and cheer in anticipation. EBR’s awesome.Matt Steel: And it begins.
With the voice of Jay-Z behind it the piano continues to play it’s melody, and roughly twenty seconds after it started, the beat picks up as EBR appears on the stage to a louder reception.Keri Thames: And introducing second ...
He begins his descent down the ramp way, walking in a slow but methodical pace to his destination, which happens to be bitch slapping Calvin Lee.Keri Thames: Currently residing in Detroit, Michigan ...
Once he reaches the ring, EBR temporarily stops and engages in a brief stare with his opponent before ascending the ring steps and entering through the second and third ring ropes.Keri Thames: Weighing in at 235 lbs ...
Standing in his corner, he briefly jogs on the spot before throwing back his sweatshirt hood.Keri Thames: E ... B ... R!!
The light resumes to its normal appearance as EBR removes his sweatshirt, handing it to the referee who hands it to the time keeper, who is hopeful EBR forgets to re-claim it so he can sell it on E-Bay. Gotta get the c.r.e.a.m, homie. With both men nearing one another in the centre of the ring, the bell is rung.Ding! Ding! Ding!Matt Steel: Well then, that clarification lets us know this match is indeed underway.
Both temporally circle one another until Calvin goes in for a collar and elbow tie up. EBR kindly responds with a tie up of his own. He’s classy like that. Struggling to gain an advantage, Calvin gives up and releases, only to shove EBR.EBR: Dude ... you started that ...
Ignoring this swipe at his apparent lack of short term memory, Calvin instead opts for a test of strength, which being the man that he is, EBR accepts. Both jostle for position and alternate gaining leverage on one another, until EBR twists Calvin’s arm and spins into an arm wringer of sorts. Not remotely fazed, Calvin rolls forward, using this momentum to flip EBR onto the canvas in an arm drag. Both quickly rise to their feet.Matthew Werner: Solid showing of wrestling right here by both men, and despite Calvin’s early actions and their history going into this match, both men looking very professional right here. Yes sir.
As EBR attempts to engage in some type of grappling position, Calvin slaps him in the face as the crowd “ooooohs”.Crowd: Oooooooooh!
Unnecessary.Matt Steel: Aw man, back in EBR’s hood slapping another man in the face is considered disrespectful.
Matthew Werner: Seriously, Matt? Seriously? That’s your expert analysis -
EBR looks at the smirking Calvin Lee.EBR: Dude, in my hood that’s disrespectful.
Matthew Werner: Hrm.
For God’s know what reason, Calvin extends his hand for another test of strength, which EBR surprisingly reciprocates, but then in a not so surprising move, kicks Calvin in the abdomen. To which Calvin doubles over in pain.Matt Steel: Because, and this is taking into account my history as a wrestler right here in the XWA, he got kicked in the stomach. That, Matthew, is why Calvin looks to be in pain – in my opinion, of course.
Showing reserve that EBR didn’t and doesn’t think Calvin has (seeing as how Calvin is kind of a cowardly douche bag), the less established of the two snaps at EBR with a knife edged chop, one which sends EBR clutching at his chest. This gives Calvin ample opportunity to respond with several more, forcing EBR into the corner. It’s at this moment our delightful referee, Thomas J. Tickles, intervenes and gets between the two.Matthew Werner: This is, of course, a big match for Calvin Lee considering the circumstances. Calvin Lee has never defeated EBR, and this is really his opportunity to not only get over that hump, but to do it on a big stage.
Matt Steel: Only if King Kraig’s checks clear, Matthew ... only if King Kraig’s checks clear ...
Thinking that he has everything under control, but really doesn’t because he’s a referee and referees in wrestling never really have things under control, even though that would be an interesting dynamic to give to this character and would be a good character concept to explore, one which I’ll probably do sometime later (idea reserved), Tickles steps away from both men. Immediately Calvin Lee goes on the offense and hits EBR with more chops, even throwing in a forearm for extra measure.Matthew Werner: Calvin Lee is looking to out muscle EBR here.
Tickles tries to get between the two, but all it ends up being is a nice gesture as EBR takes control and grabs Calvin, throwing him into the turnbuckles before he unloads with several forearms to the face of his opponent!Matt Steel: ... And Matthew, let me tell you, that’s not a strategy you want to use against EBR.
After he believes it to be enough (for the time being), EBR stops his attack and backs away, allowing Calvin Lee to slump down, resting his head against the bottm turnbuckle pad. If Calvin had taken a look at EBR’s bio he would have realized this might not be the best place to place his head, but in all fairness to him he’s probably in pain and trying to catch a breath. But at the same time as Calvin is catching this said breath, EBR is in the corner opposite him, bouncing up and down to gain steam before he runs at Calvin Lee, diving at his face and catching him with the move that is dubbed the Face-Lift Drop-Kick!Matthew Werner: Oooh! Calvin Lee is going to have to a take a visit to the cosmetic surgery wing!
Matt Steel: I’m the funny one. So strike one. And that was lame. So strike two.
The momentum of the move sends EBR sliding out of the ring through the bottom and middle rope, landing on the outside like a cat that EBR would buy if it was made of porcelain and happened to be an antique.Matthew Werner: And right there, EBR showing no signs of rust from his time off courtesy of that DGX attack ... annnnnnnnnnnd that’s the perfect segway to get into why that match is happening.
Matt Steel: Because we’re here to entertain AND inform.
Matthew Werner: Calvin Lee, according to EBR, set him up by spreading rumors about EBR possibly attacking DGX. So DGX being ... well, DGX, pretty much got to EBR first.
Matt Steel: Though if you ask me, those rumors were less about betrayal and more about sodomy.
EBR re-enters the ring, dragging the slumped over and face-kicked-off-metaphorically-speaking-of-course Calvin into the center of the ring for the first pin attempt of the contest....
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Calvin kicks out.Matthew Werner: Though, we really don’t know why Calvin did this to EBR, nor do we really know how EBR found out.
Matt Steel: He was probably going to devote a whole Role-Play for it when he faced Calvin in the WFWF, which for whatever reason isn’t going to happen. The reason really isn’t important ... aren’t we having a great time at XWA Genesis, Matthew?
Matthew Werner: We sure are, Matt!
Slowly bringing Calvin Lee up to his feet EBR snaps at him with several back handed chops, sending him stumbling into the ring ropes. EBR Irish Whips him into the set of ropes across from him, and on the rebound attempts a running forearm shot of some kind. Sensing that something may be coming, Calvin Lee stops short and drops to the canvas, and before EBR can figure out what crazy plan his opponent has, Calvin shoots his legs into EBR’s sternum.Matthew Werner: Well that was certainly unique.
In an impressive display of athleticism, Calvin Lee kips up to his feet, and with EBR’s back facing him as he’s bent over and clutching at his ribs, Calvin Lee takes him face-first into the canvas with a Bulldog! Calvin Lee turns EBR over and goes for the quick pin attempts....
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EBR muscles out.Matthew Werner: Matt, we touched upon Calvin Lee never defeating EBR. Do you think that affects his mindset in this match in anyway, knowing that he’s facing a guy who is certain he can beat him because he’s done it before?
Not allowing EBR any chances to regain his composure on his own, Calvin Lee applies a Front-Face Lock on the downed EBR.Matt Steel: If you let it get in your psyche, sure. If you don’t think you can beat somebody you won’t. You need confidence to compete here, but if you’ve ever talked to Calvin Lee you’ll know that’s not much of a problem.
With the hold still applied EBR finds a way to slowly rise to his feet. Calvin responds to this by tightening his grip, doing whatever possible to cut off EBR’s oxygen supply. But in the end, it’s just not the Front-Face Lock’s day to win a match -Front-Face Lock: 
... as EBR is able grab Calvin Lee’s head and roll backwards into a neat and well-executed Small Package pin....
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Matthew Werner: EBR may have caught Calvin off guard here!
Calvin shoots his shoulder off the mat, and getting to his feet before EBR, executes a Jaw-Breaker which sends EBR into the ring ropes for support.Matthew Werner: Calvin Lee wrestling a good match here.
Matt Steel: He has a chip on his shoulder. Not just because of whom he’s facing, but remember that he never had a chance to defend the Heavyweight Championship. Coming out here and winning tonight which really help increase Calvin Lee’s credibility and confirm that he’s in the upper echelon of the XWA.
Wasting no time, Calvin Lee follows up his previous success with a quick Snap Suplex, floating into a pin....
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EBR gets the shoulder up. Not discouraged, Calvin approaches EBR’s leg and grabs his left. He twirls his index finger mockingly as he steps over and attempts a Figure Four Leg-Lock, to which EBR’s says “nah” and kicks Calvin in the buttocks, sending him chest first into the turnbuckles. Before he hits the pads Calvin grabs the ring ropes for support, and like he has eyes in the back of his head notices EBR rising to his feet. He dashes at his opponent and attempts a quick kick, to which EBR rotates his body and takes Calvin down to the mat with a Leg Sweep.Matthew Werner: A couple nice counters by EBR.
To his feet, EBR grabs Calvin’s legs from behind and brings him up from the mat like he’s attempting a Wheel-Barrow Suplex, but as he lifts Calvin off the canvas he repositions his own body and sends Calvin crashing into the canvas with an STO!Matthew Werner: And he told me to call that the Welcome To Detroit!
Grabbing a hold of Calvin Lee’s arm EBR looks to apply the Triangle Choke, also known as the S.O.S when performed by him. Flailing in a desperation which pays off Calvin is able to reach the side of the ring and throws his arm over the bottom rope before EBR can apply it. This also causes Thomas Tickles to motion EBR away, which EBR does.Matthew Werner: We really are seeing a different EBR from the last time we saw him. Not just in his attitude like you see, but we’re even seeing him display a wrestling skill which we haven’t seen since the last time he was in the XWA.
Matt Steel: Well I talked to EBR before the match and he said he wants to re-define his career. He isn’t proud of how he acted in the WFWF and told me that he doesn’t want to be remembered for being a cheap shot artist.
Matthew Werner: Say anything else?
Matt Steel: Not really. Just had a lot of antique porcelain cats. Kind of weird actually.
Using the ropes for added assistance, Calvin staggers as EBR knees him in the gut. Backed into the ropes, EBR again fires away with multiple forearms to the face. He whips Calvin across the ring and lightly backs into the ropes. He extends his arm looking a Lariat, but sneakily Calvin counters and wraps around EBR’s body, only to drop his face into the mat with a DDT! Next he’ll be staring in action movies with Sean William Scott!Matt Steel: That’s a
former XWA Heavyweight Champion style counter right there, Matthew.
Calvin rises to his feet, smirk on his face.Calvin Lee: Wrist Clutch Burning Hammer Time!
Matt Steel: I think Calvin Lee is looking for the Wrist Clutch Burning Hammer.
Clutching EBR’s arm between his own legs Calvin attempts to elevate him onto his shoulder, but realizing the situation and how it will probably really, really, really hurt EBR pounds Calvin in the head with his free arm. Once the grip is slightly loosened EBR vaults up, jamming his knee into Calvin’s face!Matt Steel: Seeing as how EBR just did it, there’s now no excuse for any wrestler to not get out of the Wrist Clutch Burning Hammer.
In anger at his plan being thwarted by that no good EBR-Calvin Lee: 
Calvin Lee charges at EBR who begins to back away. As Calvin nears, EBR uses his leg strength and great thighs - EBR: 
... to throw Calvin into the turnbuckles with a Back Body Drop. But using his equally impressive leg strength, Calvin lands on the middle rope, unrealized by EBR. Without thinking and seemingly without effort Calvin bounces off, flying down in front of EBR and taking him down with a Hurricanrana!Matthew Werner: Wow. Great acrobatic skill by a guy who usually doesn’t use any.
Being the first on his feet, Calvin quickly kicks EBR in the side of the head before hopping to his other side and taking him down with a Swinging Neck-Breaker. Pin attempt....
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EBR raises his shoulder. Not discouraged, Calvin keeps his composure and heads out of the ring, climbing the turnbuckles.Matthew Werner: Looking for that Flying Elbow, and once he hits that the end is usually near.
Matt Steel: How ominous.
Though possibly throwing a screw into Calvin Lee’s well-oiled machine of a plan -Calvin Lee: :-X
... EBR begins to register and slowly rises to his feet. Not derailed however, Calvin figures that an elbow to the top of someone’s head is just as good, if not better than elbow to someone’s chest, Calvin dives off regardless, but his theory isn’t put to the test and ends up just being a moot point as he’s met with a knee to the gut!Calvin Lee: 
Exhaling loudly, Calvin is grabbed by the back of the trunks as EBR paces back. In an unorthodox moment, EBR simply tosses Calvin Lee like a piece of garbage, which is fitting seeing as how that’s how EBR sees him what with him betraying him and all-EBR: Mmhmm.
... into the ring ropes. Despite the fact he was flipped with the throw, Calvin hits the ropes smoothly and somehow flips back onto his feet, facing the ropes. Calvin stares momentarily, puzzled at the lack of anything hurting ... until EBR hits the ropes in front of him and rebounds, taking Calvin’s body off its feet and his head nearly off his shoulders with a devastating and brutal Lariat!Matthew Werner: If you’re Calvin Lee that was a victory that was very, very short lived.
Matt Steel: Word.
Up onto his feet with a renewed source of energy, EBR can be heard directing comments at Calvin Lee.EBR: Shouldn’t have start nuthin’, Cal. You lose this and you nuthin’, nuthin’!
Matthew Werner: That’s uh ... interesting...
Matt Steel: It was the psyche we were talking about earlier. EBR’s trying to get into his head.
Matthew Werner: Right. Though, couldn’t this just serve to fuel Calvin Lee?
Matt Steel: Well ... I think the Lariat was the key part of that equation, personally.
Bringing up Calvin, EBR quickly proceeds to hammer him with various forearms and knees, followed by a text-book Exploder Suplex!Matthew Werner: The end may be nearing for Calvin Lee.
That comment appears to be coming to fruition as Calvin Lee is placed on EBR’s shoulder in preparation for the Illmatic. But showing what made him the last XWA Heavyweight Champion, Calvin Lee slips off and without missing a beat grabs EBR’s head and leg, executing a Waterwheel Suplex which he dubs the Wheel of Fortune!Matthew Werner: Wheel of Fortune!! Calvin Lee isn’t looking for a vowel, he’s looking for the
wiiiiiin!
Matt Steel: Uh ... word.
Logically, Calvin Lee goes for the pin attempt....
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Matthew Werner: Here comes the upset!
EBR, just, gets his shoulder up.Matthew Werner: You
cannot get closer then that!
Calvin sits on the mat, probably thinking “wtf do I have to do to keep mo’fo down?”.Matthew Werner: Calvin needs to capitalize here.
Matt Steel: He’s exhausted. You think you have someone down for the count and they kick out. Your confidence takes a hit at that point. Not to mention he’s been wrestling this match for how long now?
Matthew Werner: Mentally and physically wiped.
Matt Steel: ... That’s what I said in the first place. Don’t steal my thunder. Seriously.
Slowly, Calvin rises to his feet, looking to put the finishing touches on EBR. He approaches his downed opponent and slowly brings him up, placing his jaw on his back shoulder as he looks for the Stunner. Suddenly, EBR jerks Calvin Lee around and extends his arm for a Lariat, but that counter is caught by Calvin Lee who wraps his hands around EBR’s throat.Matthew Werner: Choke Bomb!
He lifts EBR in the air, but EBR wraps his legs around Calvin’s head, dropping him to the canvas with the S.O.S applied!Matthew Werner: No wait! EBR has the S.O.S applied!
Calvin Lee flails on the canvas trying to reach the ropes, but sadly for Calvin Lee and Calvin Lee fans – he’s in the middle of the ring.Matthew Werner: EBR sprang like a coiiiiiiiiiiled snake!
Matt Steel: ... W ... word ... ?
Thomas Tickles begins to ask Calvin if he’d liked to give up, but at this point Calvin Lee’s attention is squarely based on breaking the hold.EBR: Leafs suck, man.
Calvin continues to struggle as EBR continues to talk smack.EBR: And they don’t have a first round pick.
Matt Steel: He’s a veteran for a reason, my friend.
EBR continues to apply the pressure as Calvin continues to fade, and at this point Tickles begins to lift Calvin’s arm to test whether or not he’s even conscious at this point. It drops once.EBR: Let it go, man.
It drops twice.EBR: It’s over.
It drops thrice.Ding! Ding! Ding!Matthew Werner: It’s over! EBR wins.
As soon as the bell is rung EBR releases the hold as “Blueprint II” begins to play through the loudspeakers and his arm is raised in triumphant.Keri Thames: Here is your winner... EBR!
Matthew Werner: What a victory by EBR, but at the same time give credit to Calvin Lee. Fought one heck of a match.
Matt Steel: Sometimes you have a great match and still don’t come up with the win. It happens. Either way Calvin Lee showed what kind of competitor he is with that performance.
EBR rolls out of the ring, reclaiming his sweatshirt from the time-keeper who no longer has the opportunity to sell it on E-Bay. EBR uses it to wipe the sweat off his face before throwing it over his shoulder and approaching the nearest camera, and despite the reception from the cheering crowd and the music, his words are still audible.EBR: D ... ‘yo, D. I’m comin’ for you. EBR on the way.
Nodding in support his own statement he begins his walk past ringside and up the ramp, occasionally clapping nearby fans hands on the way. 
