Black Out: #2
The lights are going out once again as AWS Black Out #2 returns to The Crow’s Nest in Las Vegas on September 6, 2026—and after the chaotic debut of Black Out, the stakes have never been higher. Designed as AWS's proving ground for hungry newcomers and established veterans looking to reclaim their place in the spotlight, Black Out has already established itself as a place where careers can change in a single night.
But following the shocking arrival of The Cohort and their brutal assault on virtually everyone in their path at Black Out #1, nobody can assume the night will simply be about winning matches. The question now is who will step into the darkness and seize control of it? With the AWS roster continuing to collide across tournaments, championships, and personal rivalries, Black Out #2 promises another unpredictable night where veterans have everything to lose and the next generation has everything to gain. In the Asylum, opportunity doesn't knock—it kicks the door down.
Match Card
The Abyssal Order vs. Centre of Attention
The darkness is about to collide with the spotlight when The Abyssal Order — Sig Vinter, Yrsa Vinter & Lilith Nocturne — steps into battle against Centre of Attention — Olympia Waybright, Xander Croft & Desiree Forte. This six-person showdown is a clash of philosophies: The Abyssal Order thrives in chaos, intimidation, and psychological warfare, while Centre of Attention lives for the moment, the spectacle, and the opportunity to prove that they belong at the center of the AWS universe. When the bell rings, there will be nowhere to hide and no room for hesitation.
Sig Vinter, Yrsa Vinter, and Lilith Nocturne bring a dangerous combination of calculated brutality and unpredictable offense. Sig's imposing presence can change the complexion of a match in seconds, while Yrsa possesses the aggression to turn a seemingly routine exchange into a fight. Then there is Lilith Nocturne, whose cold, sinister approach makes her especially difficult to anticipate. The Abyssal Order won't be looking for a pretty victory—they'll be looking to dismantle Centre of Attention piece by piece, isolate their opponents, and drag the match into the kind of darkness where they are most comfortable.
But Olympia Waybright, Xander Croft, and Desiree Forte aren't walking into the abyss without a fight. Centre of Attention has the speed, chemistry, and confidence to counter the Order's methodical destruction with explosive bursts of offense and constant movement. If they can keep the match at their pace and prevent The Abyssal Order from controlling the rhythm, the advantage could quickly swing in their favor. Six competitors, two factions, and one opportunity to make a statement—when the lights come up and the smoke clears, only one side will still be standing tall. Will Centre of Attention steal the spotlight, or will The Abyssal Order drag them into the darkness?
Matt Goddard vs. TJ Alexander vs. Hector Venegas vs. AJ Flare
The road to the 2026 AWS Shortcut to the Top Tournament gets brutally unpredictable when Matt Goddard, TJ Alexander, Hector Venegas, and AJ Flare collide in a high-stakes Fatal Four-Way Match. Four competitors enter, but only one will emerge with the opportunity to claim the vacant AWS UltraViolence Heavyweight Championship. There is no room for alliances, no time to play it safe, and absolutely no guarantee that the man who starts the match in control will be standing when the dust settles. Every strike, every weapon, and every split-second opening could be the difference between championship glory and watching someone else seize it.
For Goddard, Alexander, Venegas, and Flare, this isn't simply another tournament match—it's a chance to put their names at the center of AWS' most violent division. The vacant UltraViolence Heavyweight Championship represents an opportunity to build an entirely new legacy, and all four men know exactly what is waiting at the finish line. Expect calculated chaos, opportunistic attacks, and four completely different paths toward victory as the Fatal Four-Way explodes into a fight where survival isn't enough—you have to be the last one standing when opportunity comes calling.
Orphius Marius vs. Rylie Stone vs. Ethan Murphy vs. Gunslinger Kaigo
The road to Clash at the Beach 2026 takes a brutal turn in the 2026 AWS Shortcut to the Top Tournament, as four of Asylum Wrestling Society’s most dangerous competitors collide in a Fatal Four-Way Match with everything on the line. Orphius Marius, Rylie Stone, Ethan Murphy, and Gunslinger Kaigo will enter the same ring knowing that only one of them will walk away with the golden opportunity: a shot at the AWS Pinnacle Heavyweight Championship on one of AWS’ biggest stages of the year. There are no alliances, no friendships, and no room for hesitation—because in a Fatal Four-Way, every opponent is a potential target and every opening could mean the difference between victory and elimination.
For Orphius Marius, Rylie Stone, Ethan Murphy, and Gunslinger Kaigo, this isn't simply another tournament match—it is a potential career-defining moment. Marius brings an unpredictable and ruthless presence, Stone has everything to prove against three formidable opponents, Murphy enters with the confidence of a proven champion, while Kaigo looks to turn his calculated aggression into the biggest opportunity of his AWS career. The winner will earn the right to step onto the beach at Clash at the Beach 2026 and challenge the reigning AWS Pinnacle Heavyweight Champion, standing just one victory away from the summit of AWS. Four competitors. One opportunity. One shot at the Pinnacle.