End of the Road...

Welcome back to a fresh, piping hot edition of "Indulging Synn," birds and bees. This one comes to you a little late, but no worse for the wear. I have to be honest: it's been a bruising, hellacious week leading up to the biggest show of the year, but it's all been worth it. Finally though, all the lead ins, all the build up is finally over, and it's time to get this party started. Before we get on to the preview for this next weekends events, let's run down what happened on both of the final shows leading up to it.

Over on Warzone, it was certainly chaos in the Stomping Grounds. The show started with Alyx Gates and the Gates Crew completely vandalizing Jimm Red's limousine before riding up to the show with it. None of the Next Generation seemed to pleased with the move, least of all Red. It ended up being a busy night for the junior NextGen member. Not only did he manage to get a victory over Gates in their one-on-one match, but he also announced that he's being taken under John Bradshaw Layfield's wing, and even bumped into Diego Cortez before his main event match against J.T. Cash, giving him a little "extra motivation" if you will. Believe it or not, we've got more on Jimm later on when I recap Anarchy.

Since we were broadcasting from the Stomping Grounds, it seems that Lucy Walker took the occasion to conduct a little house cleaning. Following the newcomer battle royal held on Anarchy last week, everyone except for Caden Banks (who won the match, incidentally) was fired on the spot. That includes Matt Shin'ichi, Tony Dean, Christopher James Myers, Xavier Cross, Jerikai, Sean Kalup, Night Stalker, and James Green. It almost makes me regret having mentioned the lot of them last week!

The debut of Talia Arroyo was no fluke. This week on Warzone she managed to take out O.D.B. for the pin in a triple threat match that also featured Roxas Knoxx. Although Arroyo got the victory, Knoxx showed a little more spunk in this one than she has in other recent outings. More on all of these ladies when we get to Anarchy.

It was a bit of an odd scene when Tiger Komaru taunted Turbine prior to his match with Scott Walker. It seems as if there's some sort of history between these two, as Tiger constantly referred to the Universal Champion as "little dragon." It was all for naught, however, as Turbine dispatched of Walker later in the night, as well as accepted the match put forward by Eddie Rourke at Superbrawl II. More on this later.

Margaret-Anne York is nothing if not consistent. After nearly every single show has featured the ominous promotion for her impending client, she reminded us yet again this week that whoever leaves SB2 with the X-Core Championship will be squarely in the crosshairs of "it." I guess we'll just have to wait and see a little while longer...

I'm still wondering exactly why we've hired the Arnold Classic here at XHW. He made yet another appearance on Warzone, although this time he displayed a few deft maneuvers at the expense of some of the Warzone security guards. Maybe he'll get a match one day... Maybe.

The bout between Mike Hoss and Aston Michaels was turning into a rather well-fought battle before the lights went out and something put the Hellraiser down for the count, allowing Michaels to score the pin. With the sound of crows in the air and that mysterious, black-hooded figure standing over him in the ring, it seemed like it was doomsday for Hoss, but tag-team partner Joe Riggs raced down to the ring to save the day right at the last moment. Whoever the mystery man is, he might want to keep that identity under wraps. Just after leaving backstage, Aston too was attacked, but not by a mystery assailant, by Johnny Sniper. The animosity between those two is bound to boil over at SB2.

Speaking of animosity, you won't find more of it than the impending main event at SB2 between Dante West, Giovanni Valentino, and Hendrix Walker. After defeating Cage with his "Squeal for my, Bitch!" submission maneuver, West was verbally, then physically assaulted by Walker. The two brawled for a good few minutes, neither really getting a big advantage on the other, when Valentino raced out of the crowd with a steel chair, laying out both men. Not only that, he then produced a steel pipe, taking it to Hendrix's leg before taking both men out again, this time with matching "FuhGetAboutIts." I can't wait for this one!

In the main event, it was Anarchy vs. Warzone, Good vs. Evil, Diego Cortez vs. J.T. Cash. In the bout that earned match of the night honors, it was Cortez coming out on top in a repeat ending of the match these two had a few months back. It didn't end there, however, as Mr. Jingles and Dirk Diver arrived to attack the Spaniard. And after Jingles satiated his thirst for blood, he tried to escape via the entrance ramp, only to get bowled over by Reno Drake. With Anarchy spilling over onto the flagship show yet again, the night was through.

Whew!

Now, as intense as Warzone was, Saturday Night Anarchy certainly rivaled it later on in the week. The show kicked off with Hogan Cage making an appearance to remind us that he'll be calling the main event right down the middle, despite his history with Hendrix Walker. Cage will be referring the Hell in a Cell Main Event at Superbrawl II, for those of you have been living under a rock for the past two months...

Reno Drake finally got to release a little bit of that pent up aggression alongside his new, official gal pal Jada when the two of them took on the Sheglins, Doug and Danny Bean. The Bean Brothers were looking to send a message to the rest of the tag teams that they were legitimate, but they just didn't have enough in the tank to handle the sheer ferocity of the Silent Assassin who pinned Danny for the victory.

Jimm Red decided that his Next Generation teammate, Johnny Diamond, could use a little commercial assistance going into SB2. Debuted this week on Anarchy was the Red-inspired "Juicy Juice" commercial belittling the Japanese Seaman and Jay Adams while rewarding fans of Johnny Diamond. Interesting enough, I suppose...

Talia Arroyo and Roxas Knoxx squared off on Saturday for the second time in four days, this time throwing Undisputed Women's Championship hopeful Grace Rourke into the mix. If it weren't for the interference by Frankie Adams on Rourke, she might have picked up the victory on this night. As it was, Arroyo just piled up yet another pinfall, getting over on Knoxx for the win.

BlkOut made an appearance to let Maverick Harley know that he'll take that challenge laid down by the Anti-Aircraft superstar for the Anarchy after SB2, a Falls Count Anywhere match. At the same time, he took the liberty of letting Harley know that he and Claire Logan have arranged a match with Harley's like-interest Roxas Knoxx in a No Disqualification Match at Xtreme All Access during SB2 weekend. My guess? That won't help Knoxx's recent losing streak one bit...

In what had to be considered one of the most bizarre, shocking moments of the night, Wesley Burns had his debut match against Bronko Allen and Rhett Wildman. Just when it seemed that Burns wasn't going to get that sought after first victory, he seemed to snap, executing what I'm now being told is the "Burn Baby Burn," blowing a fire ball using butane and a lighter into both men's faces. Unfortunately for Bronko Allen, his long beard actually ignited as well, eventually spreading to his clothes. The intensity and ferociousness on display earned Burns the win, and probably a little more personal space in the back hallways...

Unstoppable? That's the rumor going around backstage as Shark Boy picked up yet another victory this week, this time over XHW vet Victor Mason. That Deep Sea Stunner sure serves the fishy one well...

It was an entertaining sight when the world got to see a little preview of the match between Razor Stiletto (Casey Dodge, O.D.B., and Tyler Kiss) and team Diver (Dirk Diver, Billy Coop, and the Iron Sheik) in a commercial spot. The bar room brawl ended with team Diver lying in the mud while Razor Stiletto got drinks on the house...

Another win for sIMON, another "Art or Anarchy" moment. This time, Caden Banks was the victim, and sIMON got a little help from both his manager, Jacob Widmore, and his lady-friend/vampire beast, Ariel. After a few bizarre moments which I don't care to repeat here, the end result was Banks with the words "NO1" painted in red on his chest. Creepy.

The Arnold Classic. Elise Jones. Misunderstanding. Broken English. Security. Back to you, George and Paige. Does that about sum it up for you?

It was a fitting sight for Anarchy when Excessive Force took on Dirk Diver and Billy Coop with O.D.B. referring, Tyler Kiss keeping the time, and Casey Dodge taking ring announcer duties. Throw Tiger Komaru attempting to interfere and O.D.B. giving Mike Hoss a bit of assist in turning over a small package by Diver, and you have a good old fashion fast-count screw job. Can't wait for that six-person tag!

The main event won match of the night honors for the second show in a row, and it was the second show in a row that saw Diego Cortez getting the pin as well, this time over North Starr. As entertaining as the match was (also featuring Asylum and Mr. Jingles), the post-match incident was much more memorable. After getting a safe distance away from Asylum up the entrance ramp, Starr pointed to the JumboTron to show Jimm Red and much of the rest of Project 242 with the person that isn't quite dead yet, revealing it as Asylum's wife, Crystal London! This is a twist that I don't think anyone saw coming, and can only add fuel to the fire at their match at SB2. Also, not only will Alyx Gates and Roxas Knoxx be on hand to keep Project 242 at bay, but now Jimm Red will be there on North Starr's side, rekindling an old business relationship that brought Starr into the XHW.

WHEW AGAIN!

Now let's get to what's going on backstage. In the time leading up to SB2, it's been a flurry of activity.

First off, in a quiet interview with a healing Jakk Levy I found out a real rumor killer for you net heads. Jakk Levy and Jasmine Edmunds are indeed expecting their first child together and have been for some months. The two kept quiet until now about it to make sure everything with baby Edmunds-Levy was healthy. I believe Jasmine is due to give birth in the summer. This comes hot on the bombshell and the "promise," his words, not mine, that Jakk Levy will return at Barely Legal 2008 after his shoulder surgery seemingly months ago.

Now that his X-Core title hopes are officially on hold, Alyx Gates seems to be more and more in Asylum's corner. They been seen together in a few incidents backstage, most recently after the reveal of Crystal London.

Could a new management pairing be in the works? That seems like the case when it comes to Talia Arroyo and Roger Michaels. They were seen talking business before Uncle Roger caught Talia's match at Warzone last week.

It looks like Victor Mason and Kurt Angle are going to finally throw down. They nearly did last week when Angle called out Mason to the ring in front of the XHW fans.

Jimm Red's been awfully busy recently. He was all over the place on Warzone, and he still seemed none-too-pleased afterwards when he talked with Scott Walker. He also took the time to explain himself to some fans after Anarchy, being joined by Johnny Blade.

I don't know if you caught it, but after I posted last week's blog, I caught up with Reinhardt, not too long after his brutal match against Mike Hoss and later on against Dante West. It was a good, interesting chat.

As busy as Jimm Red's been, I think sIMON's outdone him. By my recollection, he's been asking Jacob Widmore for permission, been caught patronizing a couple of Mr. Jingles' crazed fans, and having a brief chat with Mike Hoss. In other incidents, those same crazed fans were spotted hanging out with O.D.B. at a local bar and accosting Asylum backstage at the Stomping Grounds.

Will Cleaven Audrey stick around this time? After an extended absence, he was spotted assuming that Grace Rourke was single... Big mistake to make, my friend.

J.T. Cash sure hates losing. After being defeated by Diego Cortez for a second time, he bumped into Scott Walker in one incident, and then vented to J.B.L. in another. Walker also talked over X-Core aspirations with Daman Arress.

In the days leading up to their main event fracas on Anarchy, Diego Cortez and North Starr exchanged barbs in the Stomping Grounds gym. This one you've gotta see...

Check this out. It's a note explaining how Hendrix Walker's last act as 50% owner of the XHW was to declare the SB2 Main Event a "Loser Leaves XHW" stipulation, adding even more hype to this already heavily anticipated bout.

Reno Drake and Jada took time out of their training schedules to talk over their match against the Sheglins, making sure that they are on the same page. Also last week, Jada was brutally attacked again, this time at home, by the psychopath, Mr. Jingles.

Apparently Mav Harley is out of the hospital and wants me to put an end to the rumors, so here it is: he and Roxas Knoxx... LIKE EACH OTHER. Let that thought blow your mind for a few minutes, and I'll continue. Good. Harley was also seen talking with former potential ally Asylum, wondering just what happened to their plans.

Jakk Levy is being spotted again backstage. He recently ran into Johnny Sniper who was very excited to meet the XHW vet in person.

As is becoming his custom, Wesley Burns has been pretty active backstage. He was spotted just after his promo having a chat with Alyx Gates (who seemed impressed), working out in the gym while being creeped out by Mr. Jingles and his handler, and then again after his debut speaking with Gates once more.

Christian Cage is back, and so are his shenanigans. He now wishes to be called "Sir Christian Cage," and his music is being changed. Read about it here.

BlkOut and Claire Logan were seen discussing their plans for Roxas Knoxx recently... amongst other things...

In Boston for his Hal of Fame induction is a familiar face: Shaun Levy. The man formerly known at Syxx66 was caught chatting with old coworker Dante West about injuries and the SB2 main event.

Boy oh boy does Jay Adams hate getting interrupted for no reason. Alyx Gates found out the hard way what that's all about...

KAPOW!

Now that all that old stuff is out of the way, let's take a look at this weekend's Superbrawl II excitement!

At Xtreme All Access, here's how the card shapes up:

- In the opener, two debuts take place as the quirky Jezter takes on the cowboy, Joseph Wood.

- sIMON gets his chance to step up against some viable competition as he takes on former reality star Cleaven Audrey and X-Core member Alyx Gates.

- After the Anarchy Cup match was scrapped (you'll see why later on), Reno Drake has been placed in a match against newcomer battle royal victor (or should I say "survivor" now) Caden Banks.

- Roxas Knoxx will have her hands full in the aforementioned No Disqualification match against BlkOut.

- Kurt Angle and Victor Mason will ply their trade in a Submission Match as their spat has escalated over Mason's attacks on referees, and then Angle's lack of respect for him.

- In the match that has replaced the Anarchy Cup, a new champion will be crowned. Constructed from the remnants of the now defunct chalice, the Anarchy Championship will be contested between Doc Hammer and Johnny Blade. The new belt will be the lowest ranked in the XHW, but still a prize that will no doubt be hunted.

- To decide the other prize on Anarchy, it will be the long awaited Diego Cortez and Mr. Jingles rematch. After the actions taken by Jingles and his handler in the weeks leading up to this, the intensity has only grown.

- The main event of XAA will be the Tornado Tag Team Championship match pitting four teams against each other. Challenging the seemingly unstoppable Excessive Force will be the DragonGate Clan, the Sheglins, and the Lynch Mob. Will the rift between Joe Riggs and Mike Hoss be fully healed by the time this match rolls around? Only time will tell.

And then, ladies and gentlemen, we have the big show, the King Size show: Superbrawl II. This card is loaded from top to bottom, and I personally cannot wait to see how it plays out.

- In an opener that's had more build up than most companies' main events, Johnny Sniper and Aston Michaels will settle their differences with a No DQ match. This one could get ugly real quick...

- The "Battle of the Sexes" match between Razor Stiletto (Casey Dodge, O.D.B., and Tyler Kiss) and team Diver (Dirk Diver, Billy Coop, and the Iron Sheik) has been brewing almost since Diver arrived on the scene here in the XHW. Don't forget, Max Turner and Diego Cortez will be at ringside for this one. I expect LOTS of hair pulling, if you catch my drift...

- In a match that might as well have "Grudge Match" tattooed on its forehead, Asylum and North Starr will finally go at it, one-on-one, in the unforgiving steel cage. This promises not to end pretty regardless of who walks out of it with their hand raised.

- I'm still curious as to how this is going to happen, but it's on the card either way. Rob Gunn has not been cleared to wrestle, but he's scheduled to go up against J.T. Cash at SB2.

- Even since Full Throttle and the ruining of the "Battle Without Honor or Humanity," Christian Cage has wanted Reinhardt in the ring once again. After repeated attacks, even one on Reinhardt's fiance Sara Foxx, he'll finally get him in a Street Fight.

- With one of the more unique ideas to hit the federation in some time, we'll see the X-Core and Universal Championships decided in a two fall match. The first victor gets the X-Core Championship, the second the Universal. Fighting for the prizes will be Draven Torette (current X-Core Champ), Scott Walker, Turbine (current Universal Champ), and the dream-weaver of this event, Eddie Rourke. Could we see a double champion walk out?

- Two long time standouts in the annals of the federation will be honored when Syxx66 (Shaun Levy) and Sara Foxx get inducted into the XHW Hall of Fame. It's going to be a special moment for both of those two.

- We'll finally (hopefully!) get ourselves an Undisputed Women's Champion after SB2. Cordelia Murphy and Frankie Adams certainly won't have any love lost for each other, and when you throw Grace Rourke into the mix it's bound to get ugly.

- One of the first matches booked for the show, the Undisputed Championship will be decided between three men: Jay Adams, Johnny Diamond, and the current champion, the Japanese Seaman. You couldn't throw three more different men into this match, and I'm interested to see how it all plays out.

- And finally, the main event, the match that everyone is talking about worldwide. It's the Hell in a Cell, Loser Leaves XHW, Special Guest Referee Hogan Cage match between Dante West, Hendrix Walker, and Giovanni Valentino. I don't even have to tell you how big this is, or how it's West's last match in the federation either way. Just sit back, watch, and enjoy!

And I'm spent. Join me after Superbrawl II for a complete rundown of everything that happened! For the XHW, I'm Xavier Synn... Thanks for indulging me!