Does it? In any more specific way than that where Plucky runs to, his wrestling adversaries are waiting for him? They don't seem surprised to see him in the ring. :)

I feel this is more likely a reference to the classic Tex Avery Droopy Dog cartoons, where the bloodhound improbably always catches up with his prey no matter how ridiculous his attempts to escape. The entry into a wood cabin in the wilds and slamming the door is a recurring motif.

I also feel like the match blow out is another cartoon reference.

It sounds like you have more context than I have—so I defer :)

pvg! explain!

Wait wait. I just linked the funny video. The appointments, angels of death and the administrative centers of the Abbasid caliphs are things dang brought in and now is trying to weasel out of!