A patriotic booking
The gang plans a wrestling show for returning troops and recruits Da’ Maniac, whose behavior soon unnerves his new employers.
Supporting source ↗CASE FILE · S05 E07
The Gang Wrestles for the Troops
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The gang stages a wrestling show for returning troops. Meanwhile, Dee meets a soldier she's been talking to online; but he isn't what she expected.
THE SHORT VERSION · SPOILERS AHEAD
INSIDE THE CASE.
Birds, men and painted muscles
Their entrance outfits combine feathers, homemade beaks and painted abs. The trio argues about the routine while still wearing microphones.
Supporting source ↗Desert Rose changes hands
Dee initially rejects Ben after seeing his wheelchair and sends Artemis instead. Discovering his temporary injury changes her mind.
Supporting source ↗The replacement wrestler
Da’ Maniac’s arrest leaves the gang facing Cricket. Frank finally enters as the Trash Man and genuinely injures him.
Supporting source ↗THE EVIDENCE
THINGS IN THIS EPISODE.
Characters
Artemis18 other recorded episodes
Artemis meets Dee at the bar before being introduced to Ben.Source ↗
Ben the Soldier6 other recorded episodes
Ben arrives beside the coach in his Army uniform.Source ↗
Charlie Kelly180 other recorded episodes
Charlie displays the bucket of nuts found near Da’ Maniac’s car.Source ↗
Da’ Maniac1 other recorded episode
Da’ Maniac stands with Charlie beside his car.Source ↗
Dee Reynolds179 other recorded episodes
Dee performs into a microphone in her red dress.Source ↗
Dennis Reynolds176 other recorded episodes
Dennis discusses the team’s entrance at the bar.Source ↗
Frank Reynolds171 other recorded episodes
Frank stands in the ring in his one-strap wrestling outfit.Source ↗
Hulk HoganOnly recorded here so far
Hogan appears in wrestling footage playing on the laptop.Source ↗
Rickety Cricket26 other recorded episodes
Cricket enters through the audience in his wrestling disguise.Source ↗
Locations
Paddy’s Pub147 other recorded episodes
The gang discusses wrestling and Dee’s online messages at Paddy’s.Source ↗
The wrestling arenaOnly recorded here so far
Metal crowd barriers separate the audience from the ring entrance.Source ↗
Objects
American flags2 other recorded episodes
A large American flag hangs behind the wrestling ring.Source ↗
Parking tickets1 other recorded episode
Unpaid parking tickets remove Da’ Maniac from the lineup.Source ↗
Police cars3 other recorded episodes
Da’ Maniac sits in the rear of a police car.Source ↗
Food & drinks
Costumes
Birds of War1 other recorded episode
The trio wears white feathers, beaked caps and painted abdominal muscles.Source ↗
Cutoff shorts2 other recorded episodes
Frank presents Ben with the denim shorts bought by the gang.Source ↗
Desert RoseOnly recorded here so far
Dee waits in a red dress with roses in her hand and hair.Source ↗
Referee uniforms3 other recorded episodes
Frank starts the show in a striped referee shirt.Source ↗
The Trash ManOnly recorded here so far
Frank appears in the ring as his Trash Man persona.Source ↗
Music
Kiss from a RoseOnly recorded here so far
Dee plans her entrance around Seal’s song.Source ↗
FOLLOW THE THREAD
CONNECTED EPISODES.
S09 E04 Connected through Da’ Maniac, Ben the Soldier, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S02 E08 Connected through American flags, Police cars, Paddy’s Pub and 5 more.
S05 E06 Connected through Parking tickets, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
S13 E07 Connected through Birds of War, Paddy’s Pub, Frank Reynolds and 4 more.
SOURCES & NOTES.
Tags document researched occurrences, not every appearance. Read the research notes and attribution.