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...o understand.  Wrestling might be rigged but there are people, important people, that are given the skinny on who's going to win.  Might be scripted but there are still fool enough to make some wagers.  Big wagers.  They lost a lot of money on Thrasher."

"So, it's covered up."

"Every time Thrasher was supposed to take a fall, he came back and won."

"Well then, why not just bet on Thrasher?  Or script him to win?"

"Because, boy", his voice lowered to a growl, "these people don't want a good bet.  They want a sure bet.  And they want Thrasher in line."

"So, why not just fire him?"

"These people don't fire kids like Thrasher.  Kids like Thrasher step in line or end up in a bodybag."

"They're going to kill him?"

"There's a match at Madison Square Gardens in two and a half hours.  Thrasher against Jericho Joe Midas.  Thrasher has one more chance to lose.  Or else he's a goner."

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