Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001): Season 9, Episode 4 - The Avenging Angel - full transcript
Hey, can you believe C.D.?
What's with that
guy taking off again?
I never get to see him.
C.D. never could pass
up a good fishing trip.
Yeah, I guess it
gives him and Murphy
a chance to catch up on
old ranger stories, huh?
Yeah, it sure does.
Thank you.
Next.
Everybody down!
I'm sure you know what this is!
You do exactly what I say,
and I won't blow your
head off, you understand!?
I wonder which one of them
is going to tell the
tallest tale though?
I think C.D. will win that one.
Yeah. Yeah.
Let's go, boys!
Get out of the way!
All units, we have a code three.
211 at the Cow Town Bank
and Trust at Tenth and Elm.
Be on the lookout
for a black sedan.
That's about a mile from here.
Watch out!
This is Ranger Trivette.
We're in a high-speed pursuit of
suspects going East on Maddox Avenue.
Move, move!
Freeze!
It's the Avenging Angel!
Ah, you're looking good!
Ha-ha!
Keep those lights on him, boys!
Come on!
Good boy.
That-a-way to go, Matt.
That's it.
Easy does it.
This will be
the wrestling event of the year.
Tonight's the night, partner.
Yeah.
You'd think you were the
one getting in the ring tonight.
I know I'm pumped,
but it's a big deal
for Matt, you know?
Or should I say
the Avenging Angel.
Yeah, how does he feel?
He's as cool as a cucumber.
I talked to him this morning.
Says he's ready to go.
His first chance at the
championship wrestling title.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to it.
Yeah, me, too.
Matt said I could
stop by the arena
and pick up the tickets
at his manager's office.
Might as well stop by there
on the way to
ranger headquarters.
Yeah!
Way to go, Matt!
That was great, huh?
All right! Yeah!
The public is going
to go crazy for it.
Hey, the safeties work okay?
They work great.
You've got to be
careful, though.
A wrestler died
doing this stunt.
I'll see you in the office.
All right.
Help me out of this thing, babe.
You look wonderful.
♪ In the eyes of a ranger ♪
♪ The unsuspecting stranger ♪
♪ Had better know the truth ♪
♪ Of wrong from right ♪
♪ 'Cause the eyes of
the ranger are upon you ♪
♪ Any wrong you
do he's gonna see ♪
♪ When you're in
Texas, look behind you ♪
♪ 'Cause that's where
the ranger's gonna be. ♪
Hey, Eddie.
How you doing?
Great, until now.
Show some respect, Eddie.
Otherwise, I might forget
you're a worn out old has-been.
That's better than a never-was.
What do you want, Cutter?
Broadcorp Industries
is getting into the
wrestling business,
and they've agreed to partner up
with Galactic Wrestling.
Bring you into the
fold, so to speak.
I like the fold
I'm in right now.
I don't need a partner.
Eddie!
Just a minute, kids.
This never-was is just leaving.
I'm not leaving till we
talk about this partnership.
Cutter, I'm going
to tell you once,
and once only.
You turn around,
walk out that door
and don't come back.
Do you know who
you're dealing with here?
Frank Scanlon.
He's Broadcorp Industries,
and he don't take
no for an answer.
Get out of here.
Hey, I believe Eddie
told you to leave.
I'll leave when I'm ready.
You're ready now, big guy.
Come on.
This isn't over!
Nothing to worry about.
Everything's all right, kids.
Somebody's having a bad day.
Looks that way.
I'm sorry this had to happen.
Hey, Matt.
Wah!
Wait, wait! Matt!
Okay, enough!
My life just passed
before my eyes.
Just the Avenging
Angel getting into
character there, Jimmy.
You can't do that
to my partner, okay?
Cordell Walker,
this is Matt Escobar.
I've heard a lot about you.
Goes both ways; all-pro
three years in a row.
Helped the Cowboys
win the championships.
Now he's fighting for
the championship of the ring.
I want you guys to
meet my very beautiful
and very pregnant wife. Carmen!
Oh, my gosh, it's a
pleasure to finally meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Good to meet you.
Hey, this is my
manager, Eddie Ryan.
Hi, Eddie. A pleasure.
It's Terrible Eddie
Ryan. That's right.
The Houston Strangler.
Walker, this is Eddie Ryan!
Do you remember when
you fought The Mauler,
and then Jake the
Giant jumped in the ring
and then you pinned them
both at the same time?!
Man! This guy was great.
"Was" is right.
Trivette, Yeah?
We better get the
tickets and get to work.
Oh, yeah, the
tickets... Of course.
There you go.
Enjoy. Yeah.
Yeah, see you tonight.
I used to watch you
when I was that big, man!
Okay.
Yup. So, take care of it.
Eddie Ryan cannot be bought.
Well, that's too bad.
For him.
I didn't realize you were going
to give us front row seats.
Man, if I would have known
you had connections
with the rangers,
I'd have gone much easier on you
during today's workout, big man.
Easy on me? Oh, yeah.
Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Let's save it for the ring.
Eddie, you've met
rangers Walker and Trivette.
This is Walker's wife, Alex.
How do you do? It's a pleasure.
And that's Eddie's
granddaughter, Amy.
Hello.
When Eddie was wrestling,
he used to be known
as the Houston Strangler.
One of the best
heels in the business.
What's a heel? Wrestlers
fans love to hate.
One, two, three!
Ladies and gentlemen!
This is your main event!
This championship match
is scheduled for one fall.
It features one of
your all-time favorites,
the king of cruelty,
that prince of pain...
Mr. Death!
Boo!
Boo! Boo!
Obviously, he's the heel.
Who does your makeup?!
Now, ladies and gentlemen,
if I could direct your attention
toward the heavens!
Fighting Mr. Death
for the championship,
it's The Avenging Angel!
Angel! Woo!
Woo!
Yeah, buddy!
Matt!
He fell from up there.
We didn't know if he
was part of the act...
Carmen, I'm so sorry.
He was like a son to me.
Blood.
Oh, Matt.
Come on, honey.
Of all the dumb, stupid tricks.
Why did I even think about it?
Grandpa, it wasn't your fault.
It was an accident.
Eddie.
I need a list of everyone
who had access to the arena
in the last 24 hours.
A list? Why?
I don't think it
was an accident.
What?
Matt's cable was cut.
You mean, he... he was murdered?
Looks that way.
Oh, my God.
Grandpa, you have to tell them
what's been going on.
What's going on?
Well,
this former wrestler
came by and then, uh,
just before you and
Trivette stopped in.
His name is Cutter.
Yeah, I think we saw him.
Yeah.
Well, this guy Cutter
evidently went to work
for this no-good Frank Scanlon.
And he says that Scanlon
wants to be my partner,
and he won't take
no for an answer.
So I says, "Hey,
come on. Get lost."
And with that, Cutter
started making threats.
And that's when poor
Matt threw him out.
Frank Scanlon, who's he?
He owns that... Uh, Broadcorp.
Broadcorp Industries, yeah.
Hey, he's the worst
guy you'll ever meet.
Okay.
Thanks, Eddie, and
I'm sorry about Matt.
Thank you.
Murdered.
Oh, my God.
Texas Rangers Walker
and Trivette to see you, sir.
Send them up.
You can take the stairs.
Thanks.
Mr. Scanlon, we'd
like to talk to you.
Stress management, rangers.
I'm sorry I can't get up.
That's fine.
Ma'am?
You need to leave.
So what can I do for you?
We hear you're
trying to muscle in
on the wrestling
business, Mr. Scanlon.
Muscle in?
That's pretty provocative
language, isn't it, ranger?
We have a pretty provocative
problem, Mr. Scanlon.
Does a man named
Cutter work for ya?
Jerome Cutter, yes.
He's one of my employees,
in charge of our
sports division.
In fact, Cutter is
spearheading our merger
with Galactic Wrestling.
Well, the way we hear it
they don't want to merge.
Well, Mr. Ryan
hasn't been able to visualize
the bigger picture yet,
but I believe he'll
eventually come around
to our way of thinking.
Where's Cutter?
Leave a card.
I'll get in touch with you
soon as I hear from him.
All right.
This is just a
little workout here
so why don't we leave
all that Jackie Chan stuff
in the locker room today, okay?
What's the matter?
You afraid of me?
Afraid of you?
You said it.
No, actually you said it.
I merely repeated it.
Repeat this.
I love Jackie Chan.
Watch those nails there, Shorty.
Come on, Francis.
Boss, watch Shorty's
left hook here.
Ohh.
Oh, no more
cheeseburgers for Gage.
You know, Trivette,
I think they're
gonna do just fine.
Come on, Francis.
I think you're right.
All right, everybody!
Listen up!
I want you to meet
Galactic Wrestling's
new tag team!
The Fox and the Fury.
All right, that's it.
Go on back to work.
Flash here will show you around.
I'll be in my office.
Thanks, Eddie.
Look, kids, Eddie filled me in.
So don't worry; I'll cover
all your actions.
Thanks, and maybe I
could borrow your arms too?
Aww, Eddie.
I heard what happened
to The Avenging Angel,
and I had to come right over.
Bad things can happen
to good people, huh?
You dirty...!
Relax, Eddie.
Join our team and
accidents like the Angel's...
Well, they just won't
happen anymore.
Sign the paper.
I can't believe this.
Can he really do it to us?
He already did.
Mr. Scanlon?
We just became partners
in the largest restaurant
supply company in Dallas.
Congratulations.
Getting headaches again?
That depends on you, Cutter.
Well, I think we're
close to an agreement
with Eddie Ryan.
Oh, that's good,
because we can't let him sign
that TV contract unless
we're partnered with him.
I understand.
Did you take care of
this ranger business?
Well, they've got nothing on me.
When I get uninvited law
enforcement in my office,
I get stressed, Cutter.
I know, and I
will take care of it.
Hi. Hi.
We're here to see Mr. Cutter.
Oh, well, there he is.
Mr. Cutter.
Yeah?
We've been trying
to get a hold of you.
Didn't anybody tell
you we needed to talk?
I've been busy.
So we hear.
What's your business
with Eddie Ryan?
Broadcorp Industries
is getting into the
wrestling game.
We think Eddie's got
some valuable assets
that could be exploited
to both our advantages.
You told Eddie that bad
things happen to good people.
Then you pulled a knife on him.
Prove it.
We don't have to prove
anything, Mr. Cutter.
We're here to tell you
that if you go anywhere
near Eddie Ryan or
his granddaughter again,
we're going to make
your life very miserable.
You can't threaten me.
We just did.
Let's try some basic stuff.
Now you know how
to do a flying suplex
with a layout in midair, right?
Uh... no. No. Mm-mm.
What about a leg squat into
a body slam with a full twist?
I... I don't think so.
No.
All right, let's just try
something real basic,
like a suplex.
Okay, who's first?
I'll go.
Uh, Syd,
why don't you let me
handle this one, okay?
All right.
Oh, yeah, what? Do
you want some of this?
All right.
Oh!
Gage?
How was that?
Looks like you're ready
for lesson number two.
Get up.
"Blood sample you found
"on the catwalk at the arena
"is A-negative."
Now we got to find the
body that goes with it.
These guys will take
their star wrestler out.
What happened to your hand?
Ah, I nicked it
when I was cutting The
Avenging Angel's fly wire.
What's taking them
so long, Harley?
Probably just making sure
they get the job done right.
Flash?
Flash, you okay?
Oh, my God, Flash.
Flash.
Easy does it.
Don't worry. We're gonna
get you to a hospital, son.
Aw, hell.
I'm just a stupid fool.
Matt's dead, Flash is hurt,
and all because of me.
Grandpa, what are you saying?
I'm saying if I had
signed with Scanlon,
none of this would
have happened.
Maybe half of something
is better than all of nothing.
Do you really think Scanlon
would let you keep half?
I don't know.
I just don't want
anybody else to get hurt.
What about all
the other wrestlers
that are counting on
you to get a fair shake?
Do you really think Scanlon's
gonna give them one?
Mr. Ryan?
Yes.
Mr. Armstrong has suffered
a concussion and
two broken ribs.
I have him sedated.
He'll wake up with a
world-class headache,
but in a couple of
weeks he'll be 100%.
Oh.
Thanks. Thanks, Doctor.
You're welcome. Thanks.
Bad boys flipped on
the guy who hired 'em.
Harley Barnes.
Great.
I'll get the warrant.
♪ Where do you fly? ♪
♪ How can I know ♪
♪ With no good-byes ♪
♪ I watched you go. ♪
Ah, Matt.
Matt, you'll never know
how much I miss you.
I guess God had a
plan for you up there.
Uh...
Anyway, I've, I've got
a big decision to make,
and I could sure use your help.
But... I just don't
know which way to go.
Should I go with
that rat Scanlon,
or, or should I stand
up and keep fighting?
I reckon you've given
me your answer, Matt.
Thank you.
And thank you, Lord.
Barnes!
Texas Rangers!
Open up!
Hold it!
Hop on.
Ah!
Wonder how this happened.
Let's check this blood,
see if it matches
the blood at the lab.
You got it.
As far as I can tell,
you guys have got me on
soliciting to commit an assault.
Wow. Scary.
You guys are good.
Real good.
You sure you don't
want an attorney?
Hell, no.
What happened to your hand?
Wouldn't you like to know?
Actually, we do.
We found some
blood at the scene.
We already have a DNA match.
We're booking you for the murder
of Matthew Escobar.
What's the matter?
Cat got your tongue?
Who hired you to kill Matt?
Get him out of here.
Call Gage and Sydney.
I want someone with
Amy and Eddie at all times.
I don't know what
happened to Harley.
I spoke to him
last night, but he's
not answering his phone today.
I put you in charge
of a solid operation.
And all I get is loose ends!
When am I gonna have
Eddie Ryan's signature
on that contract?
I'm hoping by this afternoon.
Oh, you're hoping?
Here's what I want you to do.
Least you don't have
to wear a bear suit.
Hey, what's going on here?
Vacation time or some...?
Where's Amy?
Dropped her off at the hospital.
She wanted to visit with Flash.
She said she'd catch a cab back.
Eddie, call Flash's room.
If Amy's there, tell
her to stay there.
Carl, go with Eddie.
Don't let him out of your sight.
Come on. Let's go. You got it.
Taxi.
Get her!
Oh!
Amy, are you okay?
Yeah, thanks.
Get up.
Harley?
Oh, my mistake, Mr. Cutter.
Looks like Interrogation
Room B is full.
Gonna have to use
Interrogation Room C.
Go ahead, keep me here for days.
You're not getting
anything out of me.
Never mind, Trivette.
Harley talked.
Harley talked.
What did he say?
He said that you
hired him to cut the wire
that killed Matt Escobar.
Which makes you an
accomplice to murder.
It's his word against mine.
What about the attempted
kidnapping of Amy Ryan?
I was trying to
bring her to the gym
for a meeting with
her grandfather.
That's not what the
other two men said.
And they're
already cutting deals
with the DA's office.
Oh.
The attempted
kidnapping will stand.
Okay.
All right, what do
you guys want?
We want Scanlon.
Forget it.
I'll take my chances in court.
Fair enough.
If Cutter's too
scared to testify,
this Scanlon must be dangerous.
Yeah, Trivette.
Hey, C.D.
What?
C.D., I can't understand
what you're saying.
Well, don't you think
you should come
home and see a doctor?
I'm just... I'm just asking.
All right, take
care of your cold.
Have fun. Bye.
Says the fishing's so great,
he can't tear himself away.
But is he sick?
Yeah, he's got a cold.
Well, he better take
care of it and get home.
I miss him.
I know.
He's missing out on all
the excitement around here.
Scanlon and Broadcorp.
Speaking of Scanlon,
what are your thoughts on him?
I'm afraid without
Cutter's testimony,
we don't have much of a chance.
What if we take him down
on multiple extortion charges?
For all the businesses
he forced himself into?
Yeah.
CEOs won't testify
against Scanlon.
They're too scared.
Hmm.
I think I have an idea.
Let's get all the CEOs together.
I really appreciate
all of you rearranging
your schedules so you
could come in today.
I realize that, uh,
most of you don't
know each other,
but you do have
one thing in common.
I'm talking about
Broadcorp Industries.
I thought I made it clear
that I-I'm going to have nothing
to say on that subject.
We understand that,
but we have two people here
who do have something to say.
Eddie Ryan and
Carmen Escobar. Eddie?
Uh, I-I'm not very good
at this kind of thing,
but I've got to tell you this.
I lost a dear friend.
He was like a son to me, and...
he was murdered.
He's dead because I got
a visit from some guy
at Broadcorp Industries.
And he's dead because
I kept my mouth shut
instead of going
somewhere for help.
My husband...
The man they killed... he was...
He was innocent in all this.
He did not own some
big company or run
a business.
But Scanlon needed an example.
And so now my
baby has no father.
And like her,
we'd just like to
have the chance
to make things right, and...
And that's what these rangers
are offering us.
We can't get Matt back,
but at least they can
make sure that this
never happens again.
Nobody's asking you to go
up against Scanlon alone.
We're just asking
you to step forward.
You don't know this guy Scanlon.
We know he works through threats
and intimidation, sir.
And with your help,
we will take him down.
Simmons and I
worked our tails off
for ten years before
we ever made a cent.
Then Scanlon threatened
our families if we didn't
go along with him.
He threatened my family, too.
That's why we're here.
We assure you
that the police will protect
you and your families.
How do we know
that you'll be able
to protect us?
You have our word.
All right.
All right, Ranger Walker.
I'll testify against Scanlon.
So will I.
Heard enough?
I'll get the arrest warrants.
Carmen, Eddie.
I know that wasn't easy.
And thanks.
Now we have everything
we need to take Scanlon down.
Oh, boy, I'd just like
to get my hands on him
for a minute.
Believe me, he's gonna
get everything he deserves.
I hope so.
How's Flash doing?
He's getting out of
the hospital right now.
Yeah, and he said
if we weren't there
to pick him up,
he was gonna walk home.
Let's go.
Be careful, huh? Be careful.
What can I say?
I thank you.
Thank you, very, very much.
It's our pleasure.
Both of you. Yes, sir.
Take care.
You bet.
Well, shall we go get Scanlon?
You bet.
Mr. Scanlon, I just
found out the rangers
had a meeting with the CEOs
of several of the companies
that you... acquired.
What?
What the hell happened?
It appears they're
gonna testify.
They wouldn't dare.
Looks like the rangers
gave them the courage to.
They're promising
them protection.
All right.
I'm getting out of town.
Right now?
I'll call you when
I get settled.
Scanlon!
Texas Rangers.
You're under arrest!
Oh!
Say goodnight.
Could you believe that?
That arraignment was
like a feeding frenzy.
Harley turned on Cutter.
Cutter turned on Scanlon.
And with the CEOs testimonies,
the jury will definitely
convict Scanlon.
I'm gonna ask for Murder One.
That's great.
Walker.
Oh, hi, Mr. Murphy.
Has C.D. worn out
his welcome yet?
What?
Oh, God.
I understand.
Okay, um... we'll
make the arrangements.
Firing position.
Ready?
Aim.
Fire!
Ready.
Aim. Fire.
Ready.
Aim.
Fire.
♪ Where do you fly? ♪
♪ How can I know? ♪
♪ With no good-byes ♪
♪ I watched you go ♪
♪ Hmm ♪
♪ Where did you go? ♪
I guess your heart was
so big and so giving...
it just gave out, huh?
I just can't believe he's gone.
Cordell, I want to go home.
Okay.
So long, C.D.
♪ Where do you fly? ♪
♪ 'Cause the eyes of
the ranger are upon you ♪
♪ Any wrong you
do he's gonna see ♪
♪ When you're in
Texas, look behind you ♪
♪ 'Cause that's where
the ranger's gonna be. ♪
What's with that
guy taking off again?
I never get to see him.
C.D. never could pass
up a good fishing trip.
Yeah, I guess it
gives him and Murphy
a chance to catch up on
old ranger stories, huh?
Yeah, it sure does.
Thank you.
Next.
Everybody down!
I'm sure you know what this is!
You do exactly what I say,
and I won't blow your
head off, you understand!?
I wonder which one of them
is going to tell the
tallest tale though?
I think C.D. will win that one.
Yeah. Yeah.
Let's go, boys!
Get out of the way!
All units, we have a code three.
211 at the Cow Town Bank
and Trust at Tenth and Elm.
Be on the lookout
for a black sedan.
That's about a mile from here.
Watch out!
This is Ranger Trivette.
We're in a high-speed pursuit of
suspects going East on Maddox Avenue.
Move, move!
Freeze!
It's the Avenging Angel!
Ah, you're looking good!
Ha-ha!
Keep those lights on him, boys!
Come on!
Good boy.
That-a-way to go, Matt.
That's it.
Easy does it.
This will be
the wrestling event of the year.
Tonight's the night, partner.
Yeah.
You'd think you were the
one getting in the ring tonight.
I know I'm pumped,
but it's a big deal
for Matt, you know?
Or should I say
the Avenging Angel.
Yeah, how does he feel?
He's as cool as a cucumber.
I talked to him this morning.
Says he's ready to go.
His first chance at the
championship wrestling title.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to it.
Yeah, me, too.
Matt said I could
stop by the arena
and pick up the tickets
at his manager's office.
Might as well stop by there
on the way to
ranger headquarters.
Yeah!
Way to go, Matt!
That was great, huh?
All right! Yeah!
The public is going
to go crazy for it.
Hey, the safeties work okay?
They work great.
You've got to be
careful, though.
A wrestler died
doing this stunt.
I'll see you in the office.
All right.
Help me out of this thing, babe.
You look wonderful.
♪ In the eyes of a ranger ♪
♪ The unsuspecting stranger ♪
♪ Had better know the truth ♪
♪ Of wrong from right ♪
♪ 'Cause the eyes of
the ranger are upon you ♪
♪ Any wrong you
do he's gonna see ♪
♪ When you're in
Texas, look behind you ♪
♪ 'Cause that's where
the ranger's gonna be. ♪
Hey, Eddie.
How you doing?
Great, until now.
Show some respect, Eddie.
Otherwise, I might forget
you're a worn out old has-been.
That's better than a never-was.
What do you want, Cutter?
Broadcorp Industries
is getting into the
wrestling business,
and they've agreed to partner up
with Galactic Wrestling.
Bring you into the
fold, so to speak.
I like the fold
I'm in right now.
I don't need a partner.
Eddie!
Just a minute, kids.
This never-was is just leaving.
I'm not leaving till we
talk about this partnership.
Cutter, I'm going
to tell you once,
and once only.
You turn around,
walk out that door
and don't come back.
Do you know who
you're dealing with here?
Frank Scanlon.
He's Broadcorp Industries,
and he don't take
no for an answer.
Get out of here.
Hey, I believe Eddie
told you to leave.
I'll leave when I'm ready.
You're ready now, big guy.
Come on.
This isn't over!
Nothing to worry about.
Everything's all right, kids.
Somebody's having a bad day.
Looks that way.
I'm sorry this had to happen.
Hey, Matt.
Wah!
Wait, wait! Matt!
Okay, enough!
My life just passed
before my eyes.
Just the Avenging
Angel getting into
character there, Jimmy.
You can't do that
to my partner, okay?
Cordell Walker,
this is Matt Escobar.
I've heard a lot about you.
Goes both ways; all-pro
three years in a row.
Helped the Cowboys
win the championships.
Now he's fighting for
the championship of the ring.
I want you guys to
meet my very beautiful
and very pregnant wife. Carmen!
Oh, my gosh, it's a
pleasure to finally meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Good to meet you.
Hey, this is my
manager, Eddie Ryan.
Hi, Eddie. A pleasure.
It's Terrible Eddie
Ryan. That's right.
The Houston Strangler.
Walker, this is Eddie Ryan!
Do you remember when
you fought The Mauler,
and then Jake the
Giant jumped in the ring
and then you pinned them
both at the same time?!
Man! This guy was great.
"Was" is right.
Trivette, Yeah?
We better get the
tickets and get to work.
Oh, yeah, the
tickets... Of course.
There you go.
Enjoy. Yeah.
Yeah, see you tonight.
I used to watch you
when I was that big, man!
Okay.
Yup. So, take care of it.
Eddie Ryan cannot be bought.
Well, that's too bad.
For him.
I didn't realize you were going
to give us front row seats.
Man, if I would have known
you had connections
with the rangers,
I'd have gone much easier on you
during today's workout, big man.
Easy on me? Oh, yeah.
Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Let's save it for the ring.
Eddie, you've met
rangers Walker and Trivette.
This is Walker's wife, Alex.
How do you do? It's a pleasure.
And that's Eddie's
granddaughter, Amy.
Hello.
When Eddie was wrestling,
he used to be known
as the Houston Strangler.
One of the best
heels in the business.
What's a heel? Wrestlers
fans love to hate.
One, two, three!
Ladies and gentlemen!
This is your main event!
This championship match
is scheduled for one fall.
It features one of
your all-time favorites,
the king of cruelty,
that prince of pain...
Mr. Death!
Boo!
Boo! Boo!
Obviously, he's the heel.
Who does your makeup?!
Now, ladies and gentlemen,
if I could direct your attention
toward the heavens!
Fighting Mr. Death
for the championship,
it's The Avenging Angel!
Angel! Woo!
Woo!
Yeah, buddy!
Matt!
He fell from up there.
We didn't know if he
was part of the act...
Carmen, I'm so sorry.
He was like a son to me.
Blood.
Oh, Matt.
Come on, honey.
Of all the dumb, stupid tricks.
Why did I even think about it?
Grandpa, it wasn't your fault.
It was an accident.
Eddie.
I need a list of everyone
who had access to the arena
in the last 24 hours.
A list? Why?
I don't think it
was an accident.
What?
Matt's cable was cut.
You mean, he... he was murdered?
Looks that way.
Oh, my God.
Grandpa, you have to tell them
what's been going on.
What's going on?
Well,
this former wrestler
came by and then, uh,
just before you and
Trivette stopped in.
His name is Cutter.
Yeah, I think we saw him.
Yeah.
Well, this guy Cutter
evidently went to work
for this no-good Frank Scanlon.
And he says that Scanlon
wants to be my partner,
and he won't take
no for an answer.
So I says, "Hey,
come on. Get lost."
And with that, Cutter
started making threats.
And that's when poor
Matt threw him out.
Frank Scanlon, who's he?
He owns that... Uh, Broadcorp.
Broadcorp Industries, yeah.
Hey, he's the worst
guy you'll ever meet.
Okay.
Thanks, Eddie, and
I'm sorry about Matt.
Thank you.
Murdered.
Oh, my God.
Texas Rangers Walker
and Trivette to see you, sir.
Send them up.
You can take the stairs.
Thanks.
Mr. Scanlon, we'd
like to talk to you.
Stress management, rangers.
I'm sorry I can't get up.
That's fine.
Ma'am?
You need to leave.
So what can I do for you?
We hear you're
trying to muscle in
on the wrestling
business, Mr. Scanlon.
Muscle in?
That's pretty provocative
language, isn't it, ranger?
We have a pretty provocative
problem, Mr. Scanlon.
Does a man named
Cutter work for ya?
Jerome Cutter, yes.
He's one of my employees,
in charge of our
sports division.
In fact, Cutter is
spearheading our merger
with Galactic Wrestling.
Well, the way we hear it
they don't want to merge.
Well, Mr. Ryan
hasn't been able to visualize
the bigger picture yet,
but I believe he'll
eventually come around
to our way of thinking.
Where's Cutter?
Leave a card.
I'll get in touch with you
soon as I hear from him.
All right.
This is just a
little workout here
so why don't we leave
all that Jackie Chan stuff
in the locker room today, okay?
What's the matter?
You afraid of me?
Afraid of you?
You said it.
No, actually you said it.
I merely repeated it.
Repeat this.
I love Jackie Chan.
Watch those nails there, Shorty.
Come on, Francis.
Boss, watch Shorty's
left hook here.
Ohh.
Oh, no more
cheeseburgers for Gage.
You know, Trivette,
I think they're
gonna do just fine.
Come on, Francis.
I think you're right.
All right, everybody!
Listen up!
I want you to meet
Galactic Wrestling's
new tag team!
The Fox and the Fury.
All right, that's it.
Go on back to work.
Flash here will show you around.
I'll be in my office.
Thanks, Eddie.
Look, kids, Eddie filled me in.
So don't worry; I'll cover
all your actions.
Thanks, and maybe I
could borrow your arms too?
Aww, Eddie.
I heard what happened
to The Avenging Angel,
and I had to come right over.
Bad things can happen
to good people, huh?
You dirty...!
Relax, Eddie.
Join our team and
accidents like the Angel's...
Well, they just won't
happen anymore.
Sign the paper.
I can't believe this.
Can he really do it to us?
He already did.
Mr. Scanlon?
We just became partners
in the largest restaurant
supply company in Dallas.
Congratulations.
Getting headaches again?
That depends on you, Cutter.
Well, I think we're
close to an agreement
with Eddie Ryan.
Oh, that's good,
because we can't let him sign
that TV contract unless
we're partnered with him.
I understand.
Did you take care of
this ranger business?
Well, they've got nothing on me.
When I get uninvited law
enforcement in my office,
I get stressed, Cutter.
I know, and I
will take care of it.
Hi. Hi.
We're here to see Mr. Cutter.
Oh, well, there he is.
Mr. Cutter.
Yeah?
We've been trying
to get a hold of you.
Didn't anybody tell
you we needed to talk?
I've been busy.
So we hear.
What's your business
with Eddie Ryan?
Broadcorp Industries
is getting into the
wrestling game.
We think Eddie's got
some valuable assets
that could be exploited
to both our advantages.
You told Eddie that bad
things happen to good people.
Then you pulled a knife on him.
Prove it.
We don't have to prove
anything, Mr. Cutter.
We're here to tell you
that if you go anywhere
near Eddie Ryan or
his granddaughter again,
we're going to make
your life very miserable.
You can't threaten me.
We just did.
Let's try some basic stuff.
Now you know how
to do a flying suplex
with a layout in midair, right?
Uh... no. No. Mm-mm.
What about a leg squat into
a body slam with a full twist?
I... I don't think so.
No.
All right, let's just try
something real basic,
like a suplex.
Okay, who's first?
I'll go.
Uh, Syd,
why don't you let me
handle this one, okay?
All right.
Oh, yeah, what? Do
you want some of this?
All right.
Oh!
Gage?
How was that?
Looks like you're ready
for lesson number two.
Get up.
"Blood sample you found
"on the catwalk at the arena
"is A-negative."
Now we got to find the
body that goes with it.
These guys will take
their star wrestler out.
What happened to your hand?
Ah, I nicked it
when I was cutting The
Avenging Angel's fly wire.
What's taking them
so long, Harley?
Probably just making sure
they get the job done right.
Flash?
Flash, you okay?
Oh, my God, Flash.
Flash.
Easy does it.
Don't worry. We're gonna
get you to a hospital, son.
Aw, hell.
I'm just a stupid fool.
Matt's dead, Flash is hurt,
and all because of me.
Grandpa, what are you saying?
I'm saying if I had
signed with Scanlon,
none of this would
have happened.
Maybe half of something
is better than all of nothing.
Do you really think Scanlon
would let you keep half?
I don't know.
I just don't want
anybody else to get hurt.
What about all
the other wrestlers
that are counting on
you to get a fair shake?
Do you really think Scanlon's
gonna give them one?
Mr. Ryan?
Yes.
Mr. Armstrong has suffered
a concussion and
two broken ribs.
I have him sedated.
He'll wake up with a
world-class headache,
but in a couple of
weeks he'll be 100%.
Oh.
Thanks. Thanks, Doctor.
You're welcome. Thanks.
Bad boys flipped on
the guy who hired 'em.
Harley Barnes.
Great.
I'll get the warrant.
♪ Where do you fly? ♪
♪ How can I know ♪
♪ With no good-byes ♪
♪ I watched you go. ♪
Ah, Matt.
Matt, you'll never know
how much I miss you.
I guess God had a
plan for you up there.
Uh...
Anyway, I've, I've got
a big decision to make,
and I could sure use your help.
But... I just don't
know which way to go.
Should I go with
that rat Scanlon,
or, or should I stand
up and keep fighting?
I reckon you've given
me your answer, Matt.
Thank you.
And thank you, Lord.
Barnes!
Texas Rangers!
Open up!
Hold it!
Hop on.
Ah!
Wonder how this happened.
Let's check this blood,
see if it matches
the blood at the lab.
You got it.
As far as I can tell,
you guys have got me on
soliciting to commit an assault.
Wow. Scary.
You guys are good.
Real good.
You sure you don't
want an attorney?
Hell, no.
What happened to your hand?
Wouldn't you like to know?
Actually, we do.
We found some
blood at the scene.
We already have a DNA match.
We're booking you for the murder
of Matthew Escobar.
What's the matter?
Cat got your tongue?
Who hired you to kill Matt?
Get him out of here.
Call Gage and Sydney.
I want someone with
Amy and Eddie at all times.
I don't know what
happened to Harley.
I spoke to him
last night, but he's
not answering his phone today.
I put you in charge
of a solid operation.
And all I get is loose ends!
When am I gonna have
Eddie Ryan's signature
on that contract?
I'm hoping by this afternoon.
Oh, you're hoping?
Here's what I want you to do.
Least you don't have
to wear a bear suit.
Hey, what's going on here?
Vacation time or some...?
Where's Amy?
Dropped her off at the hospital.
She wanted to visit with Flash.
She said she'd catch a cab back.
Eddie, call Flash's room.
If Amy's there, tell
her to stay there.
Carl, go with Eddie.
Don't let him out of your sight.
Come on. Let's go. You got it.
Taxi.
Get her!
Oh!
Amy, are you okay?
Yeah, thanks.
Get up.
Harley?
Oh, my mistake, Mr. Cutter.
Looks like Interrogation
Room B is full.
Gonna have to use
Interrogation Room C.
Go ahead, keep me here for days.
You're not getting
anything out of me.
Never mind, Trivette.
Harley talked.
Harley talked.
What did he say?
He said that you
hired him to cut the wire
that killed Matt Escobar.
Which makes you an
accomplice to murder.
It's his word against mine.
What about the attempted
kidnapping of Amy Ryan?
I was trying to
bring her to the gym
for a meeting with
her grandfather.
That's not what the
other two men said.
And they're
already cutting deals
with the DA's office.
Oh.
The attempted
kidnapping will stand.
Okay.
All right, what do
you guys want?
We want Scanlon.
Forget it.
I'll take my chances in court.
Fair enough.
If Cutter's too
scared to testify,
this Scanlon must be dangerous.
Yeah, Trivette.
Hey, C.D.
What?
C.D., I can't understand
what you're saying.
Well, don't you think
you should come
home and see a doctor?
I'm just... I'm just asking.
All right, take
care of your cold.
Have fun. Bye.
Says the fishing's so great,
he can't tear himself away.
But is he sick?
Yeah, he's got a cold.
Well, he better take
care of it and get home.
I miss him.
I know.
He's missing out on all
the excitement around here.
Scanlon and Broadcorp.
Speaking of Scanlon,
what are your thoughts on him?
I'm afraid without
Cutter's testimony,
we don't have much of a chance.
What if we take him down
on multiple extortion charges?
For all the businesses
he forced himself into?
Yeah.
CEOs won't testify
against Scanlon.
They're too scared.
Hmm.
I think I have an idea.
Let's get all the CEOs together.
I really appreciate
all of you rearranging
your schedules so you
could come in today.
I realize that, uh,
most of you don't
know each other,
but you do have
one thing in common.
I'm talking about
Broadcorp Industries.
I thought I made it clear
that I-I'm going to have nothing
to say on that subject.
We understand that,
but we have two people here
who do have something to say.
Eddie Ryan and
Carmen Escobar. Eddie?
Uh, I-I'm not very good
at this kind of thing,
but I've got to tell you this.
I lost a dear friend.
He was like a son to me, and...
he was murdered.
He's dead because I got
a visit from some guy
at Broadcorp Industries.
And he's dead because
I kept my mouth shut
instead of going
somewhere for help.
My husband...
The man they killed... he was...
He was innocent in all this.
He did not own some
big company or run
a business.
But Scanlon needed an example.
And so now my
baby has no father.
And like her,
we'd just like to
have the chance
to make things right, and...
And that's what these rangers
are offering us.
We can't get Matt back,
but at least they can
make sure that this
never happens again.
Nobody's asking you to go
up against Scanlon alone.
We're just asking
you to step forward.
You don't know this guy Scanlon.
We know he works through threats
and intimidation, sir.
And with your help,
we will take him down.
Simmons and I
worked our tails off
for ten years before
we ever made a cent.
Then Scanlon threatened
our families if we didn't
go along with him.
He threatened my family, too.
That's why we're here.
We assure you
that the police will protect
you and your families.
How do we know
that you'll be able
to protect us?
You have our word.
All right.
All right, Ranger Walker.
I'll testify against Scanlon.
So will I.
Heard enough?
I'll get the arrest warrants.
Carmen, Eddie.
I know that wasn't easy.
And thanks.
Now we have everything
we need to take Scanlon down.
Oh, boy, I'd just like
to get my hands on him
for a minute.
Believe me, he's gonna
get everything he deserves.
I hope so.
How's Flash doing?
He's getting out of
the hospital right now.
Yeah, and he said
if we weren't there
to pick him up,
he was gonna walk home.
Let's go.
Be careful, huh? Be careful.
What can I say?
I thank you.
Thank you, very, very much.
It's our pleasure.
Both of you. Yes, sir.
Take care.
You bet.
Well, shall we go get Scanlon?
You bet.
Mr. Scanlon, I just
found out the rangers
had a meeting with the CEOs
of several of the companies
that you... acquired.
What?
What the hell happened?
It appears they're
gonna testify.
They wouldn't dare.
Looks like the rangers
gave them the courage to.
They're promising
them protection.
All right.
I'm getting out of town.
Right now?
I'll call you when
I get settled.
Scanlon!
Texas Rangers.
You're under arrest!
Oh!
Say goodnight.
Could you believe that?
That arraignment was
like a feeding frenzy.
Harley turned on Cutter.
Cutter turned on Scanlon.
And with the CEOs testimonies,
the jury will definitely
convict Scanlon.
I'm gonna ask for Murder One.
That's great.
Walker.
Oh, hi, Mr. Murphy.
Has C.D. worn out
his welcome yet?
What?
Oh, God.
I understand.
Okay, um... we'll
make the arrangements.
Firing position.
Ready?
Aim.
Fire!
Ready.
Aim. Fire.
Ready.
Aim.
Fire.
♪ Where do you fly? ♪
♪ How can I know? ♪
♪ With no good-byes ♪
♪ I watched you go ♪
♪ Hmm ♪
♪ Where did you go? ♪
I guess your heart was
so big and so giving...
it just gave out, huh?
I just can't believe he's gone.
Cordell, I want to go home.
Okay.
So long, C.D.
♪ Where do you fly? ♪
♪ 'Cause the eyes of
the ranger are upon you ♪
♪ Any wrong you
do he's gonna see ♪
♪ When you're in
Texas, look behind you ♪
♪ 'Cause that's where
the ranger's gonna be. ♪