grew. His idol Mick Foley had told him that he had talent. Before Brent could talk further, a large steel cage lowered from the ceiling. The Aussie announcer saw this and questioned angrily, ‘’what the hell is that?’’

Amtrak’s voice answered the question, much to Brent’s horror.

‘’I’ve added my own addition to this match. This match is now officially a cage match!’’

The announcer growled and retorted, ‘’but you can’t do that!’’

Amtrak laughed at that remark.

‘’Oh I can’t, can I? Well guess what pal, no one in his or her right mind will stop me!’’ Amtrak’s voice then fell silent; leaving the Aussie quite angered. Brent stood in his prone position, as the cage lowered and landed on the floor. The match began and the S-Man came charging at full speed, slamming Brent backward into the cage. S-Man pinned the professor hard against the mesh, all the while Brent struggled to break free. Finally, Brent landed a sound kick on S-Man’s stomach, forcing him to back up. Brent dropped and landed on his shoes, smiling. S-Man snarled like a mad dog and swung multiple fists at Brent, who stood with his hands on his hips. Apparently, S-Man was strong, but not too bright. He was missing with every punch. Brent shook his head.

‘’Jeez man, you’re embarrassing yourself. If you want a punch to be effective, you have to aim. Like this!’’

Brent wound up and clocked S-Man right in the head, making him fall backward onto the mat. Brent smiled and climbed onto the turnbuckle. He took a deep breath and leaped off the top ropes, stretching out his elbow as he fell backward. But S-Man was quicker and rolled out of the way just seconds before Brent made contact with the mat with his elbow. Brent screamed in pain as he slammed into the mat. S-Man grabbed Brent from the neck and ran forward, dragging Brent along behind. S-Man then jumped into the air, landing a perfect Bulldog on the professor, who laid dazed face down on the mat. S-Man smiled and jumped onto Brent’s back, causing the professor even more pain. Mick ran in and tried to separate the two, but S-Man grabbed him and threw him into the cage. Mick bounced off the cage and landed on the mat. S-Man then turned back to Brent, who still lay on the mat. Picking the pain-stricken professor up, S-Man hooked his huge arms around Brent’s waist and lifted him into the air. Using as much force as he could muster, S-Man slammed Brent-feet first-into the mat. Brent bounced off his feet and landed hard on his face. S-Man then picked Brent up again and threw him into the cage. Brent connected with the mesh and received a small imprint on his face. S-Man then started to climb the cage. Brent saw this and ran bouncing off the ropes and making S-Man fall backward.

‘’The match ain’t over that quick pal,’’ Brent replied angrily, ‘’you ain’t seen all I got.’’

S-Man got up and snarled.

‘’Well, I’ll at least be able to see what colour you are inside, cause I’m gonna tear you apart!’’

Brent pointed right at S-Man’s face and remarked cockily, ‘’then bring it, tin man!’’

S-Man charged right at Brent, who side-stepped and sent his opponent face-first into the cage. S-Man growled and grabbed Brent around the waist and tipped backward, slamming Brent’s head against the mat hard. S-Man released Brent and started to climb the cage. Brent slowly got to his feet and kicked the cage, sending S-Man into the mat. When he got back up, there was a small dent left in the mat. Both dogs then got into a grappling stance, holding each other back in a mercy lock.

Outside the ring, Jenna and Rail Wolf watched the match with wide eyes. Jenna rapped on the cage to get Mick’s attention.

‘’Hey Mick,’’ Jenna hissed, ‘’why aren’t you helping our friend?’’

Mick shook his head.

‘’I can’t Jenna,’’ he replied solemnly, ‘’I have to be fair.’’

Rail Wolf then jumped in.

‘’Fair,’’ he spluttered, ‘’you call knocking out half the competition fair? I say that’s a load of bullshi…’’

Rail Wolf was silenced when he saw Brent being swung around by his legs. S-Man grinned maniacally as he spun his hapless victim around and around faster and faster. Finally, he released his grip, sending Brent flying into the cage. The professor hit the cage with a sickening, ‘’crunch!’’

S-Man walked toward his opponent and smiled.

‘’Well, so much for you saving your girlfriend, Brent MacWolf.’’

But suddenly, S-Man’s smiled formed into a scowl as Brent rose slowly. Getting into a fighting stance, Brent landed three punches on S-Man’s chin with his paw, even though it hurt like hell when it connected with S-Man’s iron mask. S-Man stumbled backward and regained his balance. But too late. Brent spun around and slamming his right forearm into S-Man’s face with all his strength. S-Man fell and made the mat bounce. Brent then fell backward. S-Man got to his feet and held his jaw. Picking Brent up, S-Man kicked the professor in the stomach, making him bend over. Bouncing of the ropes, S-Man ran at Brent with almost god-like speed. Grabbing the professor around the neck with both arms, S-Man jumped, pulling Brent backward into a Reverse Stunner. S-Man got to his feet and stared at Brent’s unconscious body. He then started to climb the cage again.

Inside Brent’s head, he saw images of his friends. He could hear then cheering, but he could do nothing.

‘’I’m sorry Jenna, Balto, Rail Wolf, I’ve failed you,’’ Brent thought sadly, ‘’I’m so sorry.’’

‘’Get up you pansy!’’ a harsh female voice exclaimed. An image then came into Brent’s mind. It was Ginger.

‘’Ginger?’’

‘’You bet your arse it’s me,’’ Ginger remarked, ‘’why are you laying around on your back? You have to beat that creep!’’

‘’But I can’t.’’

‘’Oh, that a load of bull Brent,’’ Ginger answered, ‘’you can do this. You just have to believe. Brent, all your friends are cheering right now. Balto is even looking on from his hospital bed. Don’t you see Brent? You can win. We’re behind you all the way. Now get the hell up!’’

Brent’s eyes snapped open. He looked up and saw S-Man falling toward the mat. Making another dent in the mat, S-Man got up and stared angrily at Mick, who had obviously knocked him down. S-Man then landed a Double-Arm DDT on Mick, knocking him out cold. Brent saw this and tripped S-Man onto the mat. He got up and stared at Brent’s body. S-Man rose his foot and slammed it down. Both Brent’s paws rose and caught the foot, shocking everyone in the arena. Brent pushed the foot away and started to rise. S-Man punched at Brent-landing multiple hits-but too no avail. Brent stared at his enemy and said, ‘’you kidnapped my girlfriend, you injury my idol, and you send my best friend to the hospital. Three strikes, you’re out!’’

Brent then wound up and landed a huge Bionic punch on S-Man, sending him flying into the cage. Getting up, S-Man lunged at Brent, who grabbed the opponent and threw him into the cage again. S-Man got up and stumbled around. Brent smiled and kicked S-Man in the stomach.

‘’This is how you land a real Stunner!’’ Brent exclaimed as he spun around and jumped, pulling S-Man’s iron face down with him. The iron mask cracked on Brent’s shoulder and S-Man fell onto the mat, unconscious. Brent got to his feet and rose his arms in triumph. But all of a sudden, Brent’s eyes turned up and fell backward. Rail Wolf and Jenna saw him fall and yelled, ‘’noooooooo!’’

Mick recovered and saw both wrestlers laying out cold. He started to count.

‘’One, two, three…’’

‘’Come on Brent, get up!’’ Jenna shouted. Rail Wolf cupped his paws around his muzzle and roared, ‘’yeah, get up! Brent! Brent! Brent!’’

Brent! Brent! Brent! Brent! Brent…

The audience started to follow Rail Wolf’s lead, yelling Brent’s name.

‘’Seven, Eight, Nine…’’

S-Man lifted his paw, breaking the count. He slowly got up and climbed over the cage. He jumped from the top and landed outside the ring, winning the match. Inside, Brent lay on the mat. His heart was barely beating, and his entire body was in pain. Two assistance dogs rushed in and lifted Brent’s limp body onto a stretcher and ran out to the ambulance. Rail Wolf clutched his paws and growled.

‘’I swear on my oath as a train engineer that I’m gonna beat that dog into the mat!’’

Jenna tapped Rail Wolf on the shoulder and replied, ‘’I face him next Rail Wolf, but I promise to defeat that mad dog. For Brent.’’

Rail Wolf nodded and smiled.

‘’You’re a true friend Jenna.’’

‘’Ladies and gentlemen let me welcome you to the first semi-final match. In the red corner, it’s the scintillating and sexy resident of Nome. It’s the beautiful