Welcome back for the second issue of the ACW Magazine Revelations! With the great response we got from the last issue of the magazine we are back for a second and what a issue we have for you. Inside these pages you will find a preview of the upcoming ACW Pay Per View Mercury Rising and a review of the monumental and ground breaking events of Trial By Honor.

You will also get a one on one interview with Lucien Fell, more in-depth then the ones last month, as our readers seemed to want to know more about our superstars personally. On top of all of this our exposé of the month will showcase the Submission moves of the ACW and what our very own superstars think about them.

We also expanded this month and have included a small segment on reader predictions on ACW events and rumors. So, without further ado I give you the second issue of ACW Revelations!

ACW Magazine Writer Jonathan Meyer.

Mercury Rising Preview!
Robert Jones and Mitchell Summerville sit down and breakdown our Mercury Rising pay-per-view with full predictions on who they think will win!

Robert: "Welcome ladies and gentlemen to our second Pay Per View breakdown. Mitchell and I will together offer you all a preview of Mercury Rising. Where possible we'll give you the history behind some of these matches and of course our predictions for the possible outcomes. Whether we can agree on this or not is of course up in the air."

Mitchell: "What are you trying to say here Robbie? That you think your arguments for who you believe will dominate in Mercury Rising won't be strong enough to top mine? Well of course they won't but that's nothing new. Our first match on the card is bound to be a hot one, The Queen of Queens Xena Katya Stratus versus the ever lovely Robin Mayfair."

Robert: "That's bound to be an exciting one if Xena has her head in the match instead of youtube or trying to follow the steps of Aurelei Phoenix worshipfully. Since her return we haven't seen much from the former Women's Champion but interference in matches and a string of losses, Mitchell. I think that its obvious that this one belongs to the redoubtable Robin Mayfair."

Mitchell: "Now Robbie I can't argue that Robin has an impressive collection of titles herself, she's worn the Women's gold and the US Championship as well, but Xena is the Queen! That said I am afraid that if Xena doesn't step up her game Robin is going to walk all over her for the win here."

Robert: "On to the next match of the card, is one of the many title matches at Mercury Rising and its for the Women's Championship currently held by Aurora Jansen and she'll be defending against our Number One Contender Alexa Rose. Alexa has yet to hold the gold in the ACW but with her background and skills its only a matter of time until she does. The question is, will Sunday at Mercury Rising be Alexa's day?"

Mitchell: "Alexa Rose has had some of the most brutal matches in the women's division including the match where she defeated our former Women's Champion Aurelei Phoenix. Alexa can certainly fight with the best of them and she is a real force in the ring. But Aurora has beaten her at the last ShockWave and is riding the crest of that victory, and after all she defeated Aurelei and Kelsia Vector as well. I believe...pun intended, that Aurora has this title defense sewn up."

Robert: "With Alexa and Aurora at one win apiece over the other its a tough one to call. Both have had plenty to say leading up to this match and have made very strong points towards their readiness. But I am going for Alexa Rose here, I think that her time to be the face of the ACW Women's Division has arrived."

Mitchell: "Robbie I can't argue that Alexa is a great competitor but I simply think that ACW's resident Ghost will be the woman for the job...and look amazing while she does it."

Robert: "You would go there, Mitchell. Our next match is the ACW World Tag Team Championship Match with Razors Edge w/Megan vs. Gabrial Angels & The Night Rider w/Angel Fyre."

Mitchell: "Please, the Venture Brothers don't stand a chance against a vicious pair of animals like The Night Rider and Gabrial Angels. Now if this was a match between Angel Fyre and Megan Harris well I'd choose Megan."

Robert: "Careful what you say about Megan there Mitchell, who knows who might be listening. I disagree and not just because Razors Edge has proven they are tough competitors in the ring. They want to do things the right way and you just have to get behind that. After all they even tried to rescue Hyena from Snake because they wanted a clear cut victory rather than an easy win."

Mitchell: "This is a match that has serious potential to be brutal Robbie. They don't come much bigger than the Night Rider and something about Gabrial gives me the willies. But when it comes to experience I have to say that the Bobbsey Twins have the advantage there, and they have proven they aren't afraid to mix it up either. In the end though I think Rider and Angels may have it."

Robert: "I'll disagree again there Mitchell. I think in the end that the lack of experience that Angels has shown in his matches may do just what Brian Harris stated that it would, and cost his team their match, so I am going with Razors Edge to retain the gold."

Mitchell: "Think what you like Robbie. Now Mercury Rising has a Double Main Event, with both our United States Champion Lucien Fell and our World Heavyweight Champion "The Fanged Entity" Snake defending their titles against the former members of Frenzy, Mike Voland and Hyena."

Robert: "The United States Title match may prove to be brutal, Mike is surely working off the frustrations of what happened in Tallahassee, and of course the loss of the Tag Team Belts to the current Champions Razors Edge."

Mitchell: "As much as hated Frenzy losing the gold that way I have to admit that both Mike and Hyena's stars are rising fast in the ACW now. With the brutality of his actions I think that Mike has the edge over Fell here and he'll do what he's said, take the belt from the Old Man in decisive fashion."

Robert: "I think that Lucien's just gotten started in his title reign here Mitchell. He's got focus and the fans love him, and with that kind of support he may be nigh unstoppable Sunday. He's got the skills and experience and just like Mike he'll do what it takes to win. I think that will be more than enough for him to put Voland down."

Mitchell: "Now the second half of our Double Main Event is of course the most important match at Mercury Rising, where Snake will demolish Hyena for a quick victory and retain his title in the most dominant fashion possible. That's my prediction for this match."

Robert: "Of course you'd say that Mitchell we all know you're Snake's biggest fan and apologist in the ACW. You can't seriously discount Hyena in this, he's proven that he's more than ready to bite the hand that used to feed him, or have you forgotten that, Mitchell?"

Mitchell: "Of course I haven't forgotten, Robbie. I'm not blind like some people I could mention, I see these things. I haven't forgotten the brutal matches Hyena has been involved in, or his ability to push people to the limit. But come on Robbie this is Snake, of course he's going to win. He defeated Roric Draygon in the Iron Man match or have you forgotten that?"

Robert: "Going into this as the challenger Hyena is hungry and its been said that Snake may be complacent in his holding of the World Heavyweight title Mitchell. What do you have to say to that?"

Mitchell: "I'd have to say that you must be looking at another wrestler on the roster besides the Fanged Entity Robbie. There's nothing complacent about Snake and with all the extra defenses heaped on him by the owner Sarah D'Angelo its proven that he has the stamina and the fortitude to keep what's his, the gold. While its true that he and Hyena have a history in the ACW, as Snake was the one that brought him here in the first place, Snake has grown and proven he is worthy of the top title in this company. Hyena is just the mutt Snake says he is that turned on his master."

Robert: "I wouldn't discount him so swiftly Mitchell. Hyena does what is best for Hyena and he's stated very strongly he wants the gold now, when before the title never seemed to matter that much to him. Oddly enough the fans seem to really respond to this newly motivated Hyena though it could be argued that this is because they despise your hero Snake so much."

Mitchell: "I still say that Snake will retain his title hands down."

Robert: "It will come down to who beats the other one down first, and while Snake is brutal Hyena is vicious and brutal, so he is still my choice to win."

Mitchell: "I think you're blind but entitled to your opinion Robbie. That's it for our preview predictions for Mercury Rising, I'm Mitchell Summerville..."

Robert: "And I am Robert Jones, thanks for reading!"

Cracking the case
Letters from readers attempting to crack the mysteries of the ACW

Patty from Fort Worth, Texas,
The greatest mystery in American Championship Wrestling in my opinion can only be this black rose business that has been following around Robin Mayfair since she returned to the company a few months ago. Whenever she is in a match her opponents seem to mysteriously get taken out after the match.
Did anyone notice that Haishi did not get the same treatment after their match a few weeks ago? This struck me as odd, seeing as how everyone else has. So what was special about this one man? Could he have been the one sending the black roses? Then I realized that this all began and continues with people who are a threat to her safety. Not in the ring, but people who could take things to far.
Robin Mayfair seems to have a guardian angel looking over her shoulder and I think personally that it’s a man she met while she was on vacation. Someone who she liked a lot, but never got the chance to ask her out. This is his way of perhaps making a place for her and for the job in the company she works for.

Tedd from Bayfield, Colorado,
Did anyoe else catch the Champion’s Cup? I am a fan of all wrestling and not just ACW and I did and low and behold, Former Champion Roric Draygon showed on for his match a week after Snake set him on fire. This leads me to believe he was not hurt nearly as bad as we were led to believe. I knew that whole memorial thing was fake, because lets face it, it was done by Snake, but I thought he was wounded.

Was this some kind of ruse, to give Roric some time off, a messed up story that was ruined because of Roric’s schedule or did Roric just find a way out of that car before it could do any serious harm to him? I think it’s the second personally. This man is a two time World Champion and very, very smart. While I think people like Snake and Hiashi and that old Draven Shadows fellow are stronger and bigger, Roric Draygon can think circles around them.

Molly from Richmond, Virginia,
This whole thing with Aurora, Roric and Auralei is getting out of hand. Snake and Auralei are saying that Aurora stole Roric from The Phoenix but am I the only one who sees it for what it was? Aurora didn’t even look at Roric that way until that vile monster Snake stuck his nose where it didn’t belong.

Roric and Aurora were content to be friends until Snake used her and their relationship to ensure that he could force the only real innocent in this situation back into his make shift prison that much tighter. Auralei is standing behind her wall of scales all high and mighty and acting like she was jaded in this situation.

The only people who are to blame for this situation are Snake and to a lesser extent Roric. Snake didn’t have to do what he did and didn’t have to use all three of them to further his own ends. And Roric, trying to be the nice guy with Aurora forgot to see the danger signs in Auralei. I truly feel bad for Aurora in all of this.

Nathan from Miami, Florida,
Am I the only one in the world who is so confused by this whole David Matthews/Snake thing? What’s going on? Who is this guy? Is he Snake, or is he David? Was David some kind of alternate personality for Snake growing up or did David invent Snake? There was some kind of big war going on with the two before Trial by Honor, but then Snake made it through the match without so much as a speed bump.

You know what I think? I think its just Snake’s way of making people think he is weaker now then he was. You know how it is, lull them into a false sense of security so it will be easier to take them out at a later time. But even if this David guy was real, this Snake we are talking about.

And while I am on that topic, what was with this girl I am seeing on You Tube and other sites with Snake? The Gothic girl who was dancing with him after Trial By Honor? I thought he was into Aurora and he was out doing a jig?

If anyone wishes to gave their letters or theories posted in the ACW Magazine please feel free to contact the manager of ACW Sarah D’Angelo or her staff and send them your questions. The next months issue will not only include a theories section but also a section of the magazine dedicated to who you think will be the Superstar, Good guy and Bad Guy of the year awards trhat are being handed out at ACW Crossroads.

Submissions of the stars
A in-depth look at the Submisions of American Championship Wrestling as viewed by the ACW Superstars!
An Article written by Jonathan Meyer.

There are things in this business that can end you and we did a report on what we the ACW Staff feel are the best of the last month. In that list we saw United States Champion Lucien Fell’s shattered Dreams come in third, Two Time World Champion Roric Draygon’s Final Reward come in second and World Champion Snake’s Injection come in at the top of the list. That list of the most effective Finishers in the ACW showed what we the staff felt were the best Finishers.

This month we present to you a list voted on not by the American Championship Wrestling Staff but by the Superstars themselves. This month we take a look at some of the best submissions in the ACW. These are moves that can win matches but in most cases are used to wear down and to cause pain. In some cases they cause so much pain they leave people screaming.

Unlike Finishers that cause the opponent to lose their bearings and conciseness long enough for a person to gain a pin, a submission hold is meant to cause as much pain as quickly as possible in most cases, but in some cases, such as Snake’s Constrictor it is meant to cause a lot pain but instead of in a quick intense burst in a constant steady pressure.

With each submission we will list the name of the move, the type of move it is and who uses it. As well as that we will also give a handful of actual superstar statements about the move. This way you as the reader can get closer to your favorite superstar by actually getting their opinions and thoughts about the moves they perform and have performed on them.

The first one on our list of submission holds is…

Twighlight-Triangle Choke-Mike Voland. A Triangle Choke where Mike arches his back into a backbend to add pressure to the choke.

From Snake: “Mike Voland used to work for me and I know him to be one of the most tenacious men in the world of professional Wrestling. This hold, applied by this man, is dangerous.”

From Roric Draygon: “His positioning and the fact that it goes against most of his style to use the move make it dangerous, as it usually comes out of nowhere.”

Ashley David: "Okay any time you are being choked out there is not much else to do other then tap."

Auralei Phoenix: "I've felt this one, so I can vouch for the effectiveness. Power isn't Mike's game by a long shot, but he has the tendon strength and viciousness to make sure this hold hurts like hell."

Note from Jonathan Meyer: “The tiangle choke is a vicious move to start with but when you put it in the hands of a man who has no emotion for his enemies, it becomes very, very dangerous.”

Redemption- Modified Dragon Sleeper-Roric Draygon A move that begins with a reverse DDT to the knee, then adds a Hammerlock and a leg grapevine to add the properly necessary pressure for the submission.

From Aurora Jansen: “A Dragon Sleeper combined with a Hammerlock and Grapevine. I watched him make Snake pass out with this, so you know it’s more than just awesome to watch, it’s effective.”

From Jeff Christianson: “Good combination of small holds in one large cluster that would take hours to break if you can survive it.”

From Auralei Phoenix: "Rail on him if you must, because there's plenty of reasons to...but this move isn't one of them. There's a reason it has never been broken...and why you'll tap out rather than having him separate your spine."

From Alexa Rose: “After watching it done to many of foe from Roric. It is no wonder that you have to tap out after that move. ”

Notes from Jonathan Meyer: “Roric Draygon is a Superstar I have always respected, was nice to the staff when no one else was, but when he is in the ring he is one person I wouldn’t want to cross and this move is the reason why.”

Fujiwara Armbar-Armbar-Auralei Phoenix A Armbar where Auralei leans into the side and shoulder and uses the pressure and placement to add more torque to the shoulder and elbow by pulling upwards at the wrist.

From Roric Draygon: “Simple move, but the fact that she has a number of throws that flow right into it combined with how hard she torques the arm makes even this rather basic move very dangerous.”

From Jeff Christianson: “I’ve used this and been a victim to this…apply the right pressure and someone loses their arm if they don’t tap. Not a pleasant position to be in no matter who uses it, man or woman.”

From Aurora Jansen: “By the time Auralei gets a move like this locked in she’s already more than likely worn you down with a strike or two which makes it all the more damaging then a normal Armbar.”

From Ashley David: "Cranky, if hit with that you know you are down and out at this point. I doubt she would get you locked in while you still have momentum going."

Notes from Jonathan Meyer: “A lot of people do not agree with what has happened to Auralei Phoenix over the last month, and while that can be laid on a single mans doorstep it doesn’t change the fact that this is one of the few moves in ACW that has actually caused physical damage to a foe.”

The Constrictor-Modified Dragon Sleeper-Snake A move where Snake wraps his arm around his opponents neck and once he has the back of their neck in the crook of his elbow and their throat pressed to his bicep he bends them backwards and arches his back to bend their back to that awkward angle and choke them at the same time.

From Roric Draygon: “You can’t imagine the pain this move can accomplish without feeling it applied by someone with as much physical strength as Snake.”

From Aurora Jansen: “it looks so easy when you watch him execute it, but believe me it’s not anything I would want locked in on me.”

From Jeff Christianson: “”Do I have to say more? I think this move can kill a person if he holds on long enough.”

From Auralei Phoenix: "What the Burning Clutch could be if Snake weren't more concerned with using his power rather than his technical skill. Is it more deadly than the clutch? Power-wise, perhaps...but escape from it is at least possible...if not likely."

Notes from Jonathan Meyer: “Like him or hate him, Snake is a man who is very experienced at causing pain and this move seems to be designed to do it. The Constrictor is another of the moves I wouldn’t want applied on me by anyone, let alone the World Champion.”

The GrapeVine Anklelock- Anklelock-Jeff Christianson The Anklelock is a move where someone grasps the ankle and uses the torque of turning it to the side to cause pain and pressure. Jeff Christianson takes this move to a new level by lying down with his opponent and intertwining their legs to cause them to be unable to drag themselves to the corner.

From Snake: “A move I have felt on more than one occasion. Deadly and painful.”

From Jeff Christianson: "I brought the move here... naturally it is the best damn submission out there.”

From Ashley David: "Don't expect to be walking away from the match without assistance from someone, unless you want to wind up on your rear and crawling to the back."

From Alexa Rose: “This move is not a fun thing to be in, especially for a high flying wrestler. Sure you may be lucky. It may not put you out for the count right away, but the damage is done. Once it is applied again and locked in. Just tap out before anything tears.”

Notes from Jonathan Meyer: “This is a man who has won championships in every company he has worked for and all with this move. This move can snap an ankle if you don’t tap out quickly enough.”

Thank you all for taking the time to read over this review of Submissions in the ACW. I hope it has helped you get to know your favorite superstars a little better. For now, his is Jonathan Meyer and I will see you all next time.

Superstar Spotlight for the month of June: Lucien Fell

ACW Interviewer Pam Hesrie had the chance to sit down with United States Champion Lucien fell in a personal Interview to get to know the champion better. He was unable to meet her in person and was able to take the phone call before his training in the afternoon. She asked him eight qeuations, all personal and all something she felt the ACW Fans would want to know.

1.Did you like Wrestling growing up and if so who did you idolize?

Lucien Fell: “My father’d never allow us t’have a tv set in the house when I was young. He was one o’them hard working devout religious guys who believed in keeping things simple n’honest so I didn’t see a show until I done run off with one o’moms sisters t’New York. Curiosty took over, there was bright lights, music, costumes, folks actin out parts n’o’course the fightin. It was like one o’them Broadway shows but not so gay. But who did I idolize then, it would be guy by the name o’Bill Breuer he only ever wrestle the dark matches before a broadcast. Nobody ‘xcept the hardcore fans n’the other guys on the roster new who he was but the wnet t’him when the need was strong cos he was carny see n’he saw how th business grew pat the video thing n’the death o’the regional franchises from back in the day, n’Imean way back. He must’ve been pushin fifty easy by the time I cam along n’I hung on everything he said n’how he said it n’how he showed in the ring n’out that’s where I new I wanted t’be them man behind the talent. Bill passed away in ’01 I think from prostrate cancer I think, nice guy though I’m here t’tell y’all.”

2.Did any family have any grounds for your career in wrestling?

Lucien: “Like I said we never saw a tv set let alone a wrestling match where I come from. So I guess my family influenced me by denyin me it, maybe I’d’ve never gotten int’the business in the first place if’n I wasn’t curious.”

3. What did you do as a career prior to getting into the business?

Lucien: “Every freakin nickle n’dime job y’all can think up from washin dishes t’diggin ditches. I mucked me out a shit load o’stables n’such, I chopped wood for my supper n’I shoveld snow come the winter just t’make sure I’d got me a room for the winter time. There comes a time when y’ve just gotta put aside y’re self esteem for the sake o’y’re well bein.”

4. You have a history with dependency; does this have anything to do with family? If so, how does that effect your stance on those family members?

Lucien: “I aint seem mom n’dad for ‘bout twenty years now so I aint gotta clue how life on Alligator Road is for them t’be honest. Axd for my dependency issue, let me tell y’all ‘bout my addiction. It aint any o’y’alls business so keep the Hell out o’it if’n y’all know what’s best.”

5. Which ACW Diva do you most look up to and why?

Lucien: “A gentlemen never reveals his passions, but if’n y’all’re pressin the matter I’v gotta say that from day one Robin Mayfairs been a Hell o’a gal. Her sister Amy aint something I’d kick out o’bed on a cold night neither but boys I’m here t’confess that nothing ever did occurred between me or either o’them. As for my relationship with the current Women’s Champion some’d say that I’ve got some investment there n’so I do. That’s all plutonic’swell so back off y’hounds there aint shit stinkin ‘round here.”

6. Which ACW Superstar do you respect the most? And which do you hate the most?

Lucien: “Any man who gets in that ring, knows his shit, knows his ability n’proves it no matter the attitude or where the come from or whatever Hell name they’re hiddin behind. If’n that talent comes up t’me n’;makes themselves know, if’n they aint shy n’bring that A-game n’throws down when the bell riongs that wrestler right there’s got my respect everytime. Anyone who falls short o’that can just grab a pink slip n’shovel shit for livin s’far I could be carin.”

7. After so long in the ACW you finally hold the ACW US Title, and have so for some time, with a defeat on Robin Mayfair, last months cover girl under your belt. How do you feel about being a champion?

Lucien: “It feels good, feels real good but till it’s all done with I don’t know how this gonna keep feelin so y’all’ll wanna just hold that thought for now, yeah?”

8. Do you feel you are the only honorable champion in the ACW at this time?

Lucien: ‘My dad made sure I knew what I was worth, n’ he made sure I knew the worth o’just ‘bout anything worth havin. A man looks at himself in the mirror come morning n’he knows the face, come night if’n he still knows that man he’s done good. I’m in place right now where I can say I know who I am. There’s plenty other in the SCW with the same claim who can sleep at night’swell I’ve no doubt. But they can all look at me n’see that I’ve done nothing t’lessen any achievement I’ve made. I aint backed off from a fight, I went after every goal with everythin thing I had in my n’more t’the point that I’ve almost broke myself more than once. I then got back up again, I’ve even stood in the same corner o’the ring as them who some’d tag as bein Lucien Fell’s enemies n’treatd them with same respect as I’ve treated them that I truelt admire; I’ve suffered for it, I’ve been the target o’others backstabbin n’back handed shots but I’ve taken them all n’kept goin in spite o’them all. Do I think I’m the most honourable man in American Championship Wrestlin, I would challenge y’all t’find somebody who’s walk the same path I’ve walk with anything like the integrity I’ve walked it with.”

Trial by Honor Review
"Rivalries combusted, Champions fight in a blaze, And a night that ended in a bonfire of hatred."
Written by Pam Hesrie

Trial by Honor has come and past and we saw things happen that no one in their right minds would have seen coming. We saw a challenger who no one thought could lose, lose and we saw a Champion who no one thought would walk out with the straps beat two up and coming teams and retain.

The show began with a short video around the hit song "Stand up" by Trapt. The video showed all of the participants in the matches for the show with a short audio clip from each. While the video arrangement was nice, it did not to justice to the emotion involved. The hatred and redemption in the Main Event and the revenge and betrayal involved with the Obsession Hardcore match.

The first match on the card was the only stinker match on the whole show, but what can you expect from a group of people who couldn't fight their way out of a wet paper bag? The winner of this sham of a match was Killzone and as per the rules Damien Frazier was fired from the company.

After that we get to see a scratch feast between Mike Voland's Valet Tee and the sister of Razors Edge Megan. The two never actually come to blows, but the words alone could sting both women would have welts. This exchange was followed by the match between the men attached to these two women. Frenzy defending their Tag Titles against new comer Razors Edge and the team of Moshpit and Sandman. Sandman was thrown into this match because Hyena, the other man who lost the US Title match the week before was already in the match.

This match was highlighted by some of its high risk moments. One of these such moments was when one of the Harris boys hit that shooting star off the top rope from dead run. Frenzy looked great like always and the Harris boys continue to look impressive in their first few matches, but you know who really impressed me? It would be this kid Moshpit. He hasn't done much to get a singles title match yet but he has been in two, or three tag title matches if memory serves as has impressed me in all three. the first of the three i genuinely thought he would win, he and Ryan Stevens deserved to win.

The next segment saw Woman's champion Aurora Jansen and Alexa Rose in a friendly conversation but Alexa did place miss Jansen on notice that she would come calling for her Woman's title and that’s a match that I would love to see. The next thing we see is Snake barging into Sarah D'Angelo's office and threatening her with physical violence if she did now change the main event title match to a no disqualification iron man match.

The next match on the card was the first of the two grudge matches we saw. When Alexa Rose took on her former partner gone bad Auralei Phoenix. This match never even officially got started before the violence began. Alexa and Auralei got a hold of each other in the back and started early. This match was filled with the kind of brutality that not a lot of companies allow their women to show and i think personally that its a credit to the company. The fact that ACW treats its women with enough respect to allow them to be more then just breasts and ass is a credit to us. In the end a battered and beaten Alexa Rose got the win over a bloody Auralei Phoenix.

After the Obsession blood bath we see Kelsia in her locker room getting ready for her match with Aurora and that leads us directly into the woman's title match. This match was on par for the rest of the show, and by that, I mean very good. This match was back and forth and could have gone either way until Aurora showed a cunning surprising for a rookie and baited Kelsia into a untimely moonsault and from that miss gained the win and retained her title.

What happened after the woman's title match is still a mystery. Across the screen a message appeared. It said 'Stay away...You have been warned' and then without warning the woman who is like a sister to Woman's Champion Aurora Jansen Cynthia Cross was rolled through the curtain and down the ramp way. She was the victim of a clear beating and was sent as a warning to Aurora to stop doing something.

After a brief appearance by Auralei and Roric and some funny comments about soap operas, it’s time for our US Title match. Lucien Fell and Robin Mayfair. Robin seemed to be preoccupied the week leading into this match, it wasn't the Robin Mayfair we all know and love. Robin starts off the match with a nice little flurry of offense and a chop that would hurt a bear let alone a man. The match was back and forth with one big superplex that no one expected Robin to kick out of, but she did. After a brilliant counter of Shattered Dreams Robin attempted to capitalize only to walk into another one giving Lucien Fell the win and the successful title defense.

After the match was over Hyena decided to stick his nose where it didn't belong, and just when he finished with Lucien he turned his attention to Robin. Just when it appeared that the lunatic would hurt Miss Mayfair the lights went out and when they came back on Lucien was out again but this time with Hyena and both men seem to have black roses at on them with another at Robin's feet.

Next we get a montage on the history between Roric Dragon and Snake dating back to September Twenty-eighth, though anyone who was paying attention throughout the week knows that the history between these two dates back to them in high school. Snake comes out in some pseudo Joker outfit, probably some kind of play on words to how he has been acting this week.

This match was brutal from the word go. Within the first five minutes of the match it would have been over had it been a normal match, when Roric hit the Dragon Fang for the first fall. In total this match saw its share of nasty moments when Roric was tossed head first into Trail by Honor sign and left to roll down the ramp way, when a prone Roric tossed a chair into the face of a airborne entity and finally when Snake sends a charging Roric over the top rope and through a double pane of glass.

In total there were nine falls in this match, but the last fall giving Snake the win and the World Title was gained via the Constrictor when Auralei Phoenix accidentally made the referee miss Snake tap out to his own Constrictor. Snake then had time to counter it into one of his own and Roric had no choice but to tap with time expiring on the match.

The real shocker of Trial by Honor came after the match was over when Snake put the boots to the former Champion. Auralei Phoenix came to her man’s aid with a chair only to turn that chair on her friend and lover of many years and level him. Snake then dragged Roric through the back and kicked in Aurora Jansen’s locker room door.

After a brief scuffle Auralei drags Aurora out with them and together they all go to the parking lot where Snake tosses Roric into the back of Aurora's rental car and tells Aurora that she had the chance to stop all of this before it got started but she wanted to be friends and then sets the woman's Champions car on fire with Roric inside. the show ends on a shot of Snake and Auralei sharing a kiss in front of the growing fire.

This Pay Per View in my opinion was the best yet in the ACW even though it did end the way it did. if this is any indication there are many good things to come in the ACW.