Dark Match

The setting is in the late 1980s independent wrestling scene, when underground promotions operated outside mainstream channels. Gimmick-driven promos, larger-than-life personas, and real risk blurred the line between sport and spectacle. The era's paydays lure wrestlers into volatile, high-stakes events like the one depicted.

The story unfolds at a one-night SAW wrestling event set in a remote village. The venue blends a gritty backstage atmosphere with a fervent crowd drawn to the spectacle. The village itself becomes a character as cultish followers gather, turning the event into a charged, dangerous arena beyond a normal match.

⚔️ Power & Betrayal

The promotion's promised payday masks a scheme that fractures loyalties and fuels backstabbing. Miss Behave's aggression and Kate the Great's feud reveal how control and status in the ring can drive ruthless acts. The Prophet's manipulation of followers intersects with the wrestlers' personal vendettas, culminating in a deadly confrontation.

👹 Supernatural

As matches unfold, a demonic presence seems to haunt the event—an ominous force tied to the controversy surrounding the ring and its participants. The Spirit Match escalates beyond physical combat, hinting at an otherworldly threat that refuses to stay inside the ropes. The final appearance of a large white demon forces the survivors to confront an unimaginable obstacle.

🕯️ Ritual & Violence

The event centers on a sequence of mythic matches—Wind, Water, Earth, Inferno—designed to ritualize combat. Violence becomes a performative rite, with weapons and fatal blows embedded in the choreography. The climactic Spirit Match, the stake through The Prophet's chest, and the looming demon reveal how ritualistic spectacle can redefine morality and drive characters to drastic actions.