| Introduction |
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[The inside of the DuPont Manual High School gymnasium fades into view, along with the over 1,600 raving fans in attendence. "We Die Young" by Alice in Chains starts up, alerting the already standing fans to the beginning of Riptide. The lights dim, and theatrical smoke begins to spill from the entranceway as the commentating duo of Harvey Schultz and J.J. Jackson walk out from the back. Schultz is dressed in black slacks and a black dress shirt with the collar unbuttoned while his counterpart is garbed in a pair of extra baggy blue jeans, a bright yellow FUBU shirt, and backwards New York Yankees ballcap. The camera makes a complete circle around the larger than normal gymnasium, showing the bleachers to be nearly full. The shot finally comes to a rest in front of Schultz and Jackson at the commentating table.] Harvey Schultz:: Howdy, folks, and welcome to the AWA weekly broadcast of Riptide. Tonight, Richard Cormier and company look to eliminate all of their enemies in one fell swoop. J.J. Jackson:: Yo, word, cracka. Tonight, the Killer Hill Devil gots to fight Kris Kartier for his belt tonight. Harvey Schultz:: That's right, Cormier has matched up former tag team partners and champions in an attempt to have them destroy one another. James Nightbane, Brotherhood of the New Lights turncoat, has been placed in a handicap match against the Folk. Pyro-Maniac is back and out of the hospital. Tonight, he's gonna be looking to inflict some damage...permanant damage...to his opponent, Corleone, in a Hardcore match. J.J. Jackson:: Yeah, yeah, and them hooligans the Bastardos gots to defend them belts tonight against the Mastahs. The Mastahs grew up on tha streets of New Jersey, and I grew up on tha streets of New York. I gotta soft spot in my heart fer them two. Harvey Schultz:: You know, the quality of tonight's main event will be questionable. I mean, give me a break, Cormier has Nyghtmare and Mandrake thrown into a match, knowing damn well that neither are at a hundred percent. Both Mandrake and HaZe took a hell of a beating last week on Riptide in what many consider the best match ever to grace an AWA ring thus far. On the other hand, Nyghtmare took several shots to the head with his own barbed wire Singapore cane. His brains have got to be scrambled. J.J. Jackson:: Wait, I jess got word that HaZe has arriveded backstage wit' Reece Williams, and he be headin' to tha ring. Uh oh, what's wrong wit' tha lights? |
| Open Challenge |
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["Painkiller Introduction" by Professional Murder Music starts up, and so do the boos. The AWA Heavyweight Champion, HaZe, limps out into the spotlight with a look of confidence on his face. Richard Cormier walks out right behind him with a microphone in his hand. The two enter the ring and gaze out into their sea of haters before their music cuts out and the well-dressed Cormier begins to speak.] Richard Cormier:: Last week on Riptide, Mandrake and HaZe engaged in what many believe to be the AWA's best match thus far. Both men suffered injuries, but in the end, who came out on top? That's right, YOUR Heavyweight Champion...HaZe! [The crowd begins to boo as Cormier turns to his chosen champion and smiles. HaZe grins back due to the fact that they're getting under the crowd's skin.] Richard Cormier:: Man, HaZe, people hate you everywhere we go. Even in your own home state! [HaZe is now beaming as he pulls the microphone to him for a moment.] HaZe:: I know. It's sad, isn't it? But the truth is, I could care less about these non-believers. The aren't Enlightened, and the fact that ninety percent of them have never read a book, and the other ten percent prefer picture books, makes it obvious that it's too late for Enlightenment. [By now, the fans are booing the two men as they laugh in the ring. Cormier takes the mic back again and raises it to his mouth.] Richard Cormier:: Seriously, HaZe, after a job well done last week, you have the night off. As for Mandrake, I commend his efforts, but he couldn't quite... [HaZe interrupts him and grabs the microphone as Cormier looks at him questioningly.] HaZe:: Actually, Cormy, if you don't mind, I think I can handle a "warmup" match tonight, just so I don't get rusty. Richard Cormier:: You sure? You were pretty banged up after last week. HaZe:: Yeah, I think I can handle it. Nothing too extreme, you know. Richard Cormier:: Well, champ, I think everyone is booked for tonight. HaZe:: Are you sure? There's gotta be somebody that wants a shot at this belt. Hmmm...how about J.J. Jackson there? You want a shot at this belt? You wanna be Enlightened? [J.J. Jackson quickly shakes his head, declining the offer as the fans continue to show their disapproval for the Brotherhood of the New Lights members.] HaZe:: You don't want a shot at the gold? How 'bout some chicken? And what about you, Mr. Schultz? The legendary Texan! You want some of this? [Harvey thinks about it for a moment, the slowly shakes his head, declining the offer.] Harvey Schultz:: Sorry, I got a job to do, son. HaZe:: You're supposed to be some big, tough Texan, and you decline my offer? You're a disgrace to Texas. Then again, Texas is a disgrace to America. What kind of state prides themselves on being "bigger"? "Fatter" is more like it! [Suddenly, "Dig" by Mudvayne starts up and out walks half of an Army of Two, Jerry Verboncour. The fans begin to cheer for the Vietnam veteran as he stops in the middle of the aisle, pulls a microphone from the back pocket of his Army fatigues, and begins to speak.] Jerry Verboncour:: Hey, douche bag, Jerry was in back when he hears this jackass out here talkin' bad about his home state of Texas. HaZe:: Who is this sheep? [Cormier shrugs as they both look as Verboncour.] Jerry Verboncour:: So Jerry figured he'd come out here and accept your challenge for the Heavyweight Championship. [The fans begin to cheer as HaZe looks at Cormier in disbelief. They both then begin laughing.] HaZe:: Ha ha ha! YOU want to face ME for this belt? Ha ha ha! Are you serious? Jerry Verboncour:: Does Jerry look serious? HaZe:: You look like a mentally retarded schoolboy, but that's besides the point... Jerry Verconcour:: Yeah, we'll see who looks retarded when this Pissed-Off Texan gets through with you. I'm gonna go get my gear, and then I'm gonna beat your ass, Charlie! [Jerry thrusts his finger into the air as the fans cheer. Then, he turns and heads to the backstage area as Cormier and HaZe stand in the ring, trying not to laugh.] Harvey Schultz:: I don't believe this! We're going to have an impromptu match here in a little bit between Jerry Verboncour and HaZe for the Heavyweight Championship! This is crazy! [HaZe and Cormier leave the ring as a few of the fans pelt them with empty beverage cups.] |
| Rosco's Gauntlet: Standard Match: A Damn Fine Man vs. Cliff Anderson |
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["Shelf in the Room" by Days of the New starts up as Rosco Pico Train, Grendel, and Cliff Anderson head out from the back. The crowd showers them with insults as the three undercarders head to the ring. The all enter the ring and climb turnbuckles to pose for the crowd, but their poses are unwanted as they can tell from the crowd's reaction.] Harvey Schultz:: Well, after that shocking announcement, we have Josh McCool, that Son of a Bitch, taking on not one, not two, but three men in succession. Do you think he can make it through the gauntlet, Jules? J.J. Jackson:: Yo, ADFM's tough, but three guys is gonna be tuff, T-U-F-F tuff! ["Hair of the Dog" by Nazareth starts up, and the fans are cheering as Josh McCool walks out onto the ramp along with his lovely valet, Alice Loysell. A Damn Fine Man stops in front of the entrances and shrugs a few times before popping his neck. He then continues down the aisle and climbs up the ring steps.] Harvey Schultz:: Now this is a gauntlet match, which mean Rosco and Grendel need to leave the ring. Perry Daton needs to get those guys out of the ring. [McCool enters the ring and is immediately attacked by Cliff Anderson as Train and Grendel exit the ring. Perry Daton calls for the bell as Anderson lays several clubs into ADFM's back. McCool stands and nails Cliff with a headbutt, staggering him. McCool bounces off the ropes and goes for the Facelift, but Anderson ducks to avoid it. McCool changes in mid-move and nails a Damn Fine Move on Anderson. He rolls Anderson over and covers him. 1...2...3!] Harvey Schultz:: Whoa! That was quick! Cliff Anderson is already outta here! |
| Rosco's Gauntlet: Standard Match: A Damn Fine Man vs. Grendel |
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[Grendel slides into the ring and the big man immediately begins hammering away on McCool. McCool shoves him away, but Grendel persists. Grendel backs him into the corner and begins to choke him, but ADFM breaks the hold and drills Grendel with an elbow to the face. Grendal stumbles back a few steps, giving Josh McCool the chance to plant him in the middle of the ring with a bodyslam, followed by a pin. 1...kickout!] J.J. Jackson:: Damn, Grendel is one big dude. [ADFM pulls Grendel to his feet and hoists him into the air with a vertical suplex, then slams him down hard. McCool then backs away and waits by the ropes. Grendel slowly comes to as McCool bounces off the ropes and hammers him with a running power lariat!] Harvey Schultz:: Facelift! [ADFM covers him and hooks the leg. 1...2...3! Son of a Bitch lifts Grendel to his feet and throws him out of the ring, but Rosco Pico Train is quickly in to continue the assault.] Harvey Schultz:: Well, Grendel is done for. Now it's just Rosco Pico Train against a Damn Fine Man. |
| Rosco's Gauntlet: Standard Match: A Damn Fine Man vs. Rosco Pico Train |
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[Rosco shoves ADFM into the corner and begins stomping him. Train then runs to the opposite corner and charges across the ring at his opponent for a running splash.] Harvey Schultz:: Here comes the Train on Sunday! Rosco with the big splash! [Rosco hits the big splash in the corner, but ADFM wraps his arms round him, spins out of the corner and hits a belly-to-belly suplex! The crowd begins to cheer as McCool comes off the ropes and hits a big legdrop, followed by a cover. 1...2...kickout! Rosco is pulled up to his feet and Irish whipped, but Train reverses the whip, sending McCool into the ropes. ADFM bounces off the ropes and nails the Facelift, sending Rosco backwards into the ropes, where he's shot forward. McCool nails him with a boot to the mid-section, then a Fame-Asser! McCool quickly covers him. 1...2...3!] Harvey Schultz:: A Damn Fine Man walks right through the gauntlet! Uh oh, all three men are in the ring attacking McCool! |
| Enter the Darkness |
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[Grendel and Anderson slide into the ring and begin pummeling McCool, then shoot him into the ropes. McCool catches both men with a double-clothesline, knocking Anderson to the mat and stunning Grendel. Gutter runs out from the back and slides into the ring as McCool plants Grendel with a spinning spinebuster. Gutter clotheslines McCool from behind!] Harvey Schultz:: McCool was taking care of those three men until Gutter attacked from behind. He must be sore at Son of a Bitch for that loss he received last week at his hands. [The four men in the ring begin to hammer on McCool, even though he valiantly fights back, knocking Anderson and Train to the mat before he's backed into the corner. McCool is still throwing punches as the lights go black, causing the fans to scream.] o/` What have I done? o/` o/` I feel so bad, I feel so numb, yeah!o/` ["Feel So Numb" by Rob Zombie starts up as the lights flicker back on. James Nightbane is already halfway down the aisle sprinting to the ring when fans see him. He slides into the ring and takes out Anderson and Train with a double-clothesline. McCool hits a haymaker on Gutter, knocking him to the ground, then kicks Grendel in the groin, causing him to prance out to the center of the ring where James Nightbane is waiting for him with an Implant DDT!] Harvey Schultz:: Darkness Falls on Grendel! He's out cold! [Gutter is back up, and ADFM is hammering him with big right hands. He then runs to the other side of the ring, bounces off the ropes, and catches Gutter with the Facelift, knocking him over the top rope! Grendel rolls to the outside and collapses on the floor as Nightbane hiptosses Rosco Pico Train over the top rope. McCool grabs Cliff Anderson by the trunks and tosses him through the ropes, then Nightbane and ADFM come face to face! The fans are in a frenzy!] Harvey Schultz:: Nightbane and ADFM have cleared the ring, and now they're standing nose to nose. What's gonna happen next? [Nightbane reaches inside his black trenchcoat and pulls out his Book of the Dark Lights, then offers it to McCool. Son of a Bitch looks down at the book for a moment, then out at the fans. He slowly grabs the book and looks down at it. A grin crosses Nightbane's face as McCool opens the book and thumbs through a few pages. McCool smiles, then extends his hand. Nightbane shakes his hand as the fans give a mixed reaction. ADFM then takes the book and smashes it into Nightbane's head. James holds his head as McCool plants him with a Damn Fine Move, throws the book on top of him, and rolls out of the ring while the crowd cheers madly!] J.J. Jackson:: That was dirty... Harvey Schultz:: James Nightbane just offered a Damn Fine Man a spot in his group of darkness, and he got his answer. I don't think it was the answer he was looking for! |
| Standard Match: HaZe vs. Jerry Verboncour | Heavyweight Championship |
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["Dig" by Mudvayne starts up, and Jerry Verboncour steps out into the spotlight, receiving an unusually large number of cheers. Verboncour walks down to the ring, minus his Army helmet, and points his right index finger into the air. He then rolls into the ring and climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, staring out into the crowd.] Harvey Schultz:: It's not secret, Jerry Verboncour is a fellow Texan and friend, but I believe he's bitten off more than he can chew tonight. He's taking on the Heavyweight Champion, HaZe, the best in the business. I mean no offense, but Jerry just doesn't have a hope in hell out there. J.J. Jackson:: Yeah, yeah. HaZe is good, yo. Jerry's jess a tag team wrassla. ["Painkiller Introduction" by Professional Murder Music starts up and the boos come from the top of the stands. HaZe steps out from the back with a noticable limp and Cormier follows behind him. HaZe points at Verboncour and laughs as the two walk to the ring. HaZe climbs into the ring as Cormier shouts words of encouragement from the outside.] Harvey Schultz:: Let's not forget that HaZe is still feeling the effects of his hellacious match with Mandrake last week. That oughta help out Verb. a little bit, but not much... [Referee Perry Daton calls for the bell, and the match begins. HaZe and Verboncour hook it up in the center of the ring, but HaZe pushes Jerry back into the corner. Daton tries to get a fair break from HaZe, but the champ instead decks Jerry in the side of the face. The fans begin to boo while HaZe lays several kicks into Jerry's stomach. Jerry falls to the mat, giving HaZe the opportunity to choke him with his boot. Daton finally gets HaZe to break the hold as Verboncour rolls to the outside of the ring. Cormier is there waiting and he nails Verb. with a clothesline, knocking him to the ground while HaZe distracts the referee in the ring.] Harvey Schultz:: Wait just a damn minute! Richard Cormier isn't supposed to be involved in this match! [Cormier lifts Verboncour to his feet and shoves him back into the ring. HaZe is on him again with a series of boots and stomps. Finally, Haze grabs the Vietnam veteran by the head and pulls him to his feet. He lifts Verb. into the air and plants him with a brainbuster. HaZe goes for the pinfall. 1...2...HaZe lifts Jerry off the mat.] Harvey Schultz:: What his HaZe doing? He coulda had the match won! J.J. Jackson:: He's dishin' out a good ol' fashion beatin', yo! [HaZe throws Jerry through the ropes to the outside of the ring, then distracts the referee. Richard Cormier is waiting and proceeds to stomp away on Jerry. Jerry slowly pulls himself up, then shoves Cormier away and stares at him. Cormier begins to back up as Verb. slowly stalks after him. Seeing Richard in trouble on the outside, HaZe hops up onto the top rope and catches Jerry in the back of the head with a flying double-axe handle. Jerry goes down.] Harvey Schultz:: He's just toying with him, that's all. Perry Daton:: 1...2...3... [HaZe throws Jerry back into the ring, then follows him under the bottom rope. Mandrake limps out from the back, a bandage above his eye and his ribs taped up. The crowd goes crazy as he makes his way around the ring with his sights set on Cormier. Richard begins to walk away from him, but Mandrake breaks into a sprint. Cormier runs as fast as his old legs will carry him as the injured Mandrake gives chase. HaZe hits the inverted brainbuster on Jerry inside the ring.] Harvey Schultz:: The Dark DaZe! That's usually the setup to his 450 splash! J.J. Jackson:: Word! He's gonna try an' Enlighten 'im! [Cormier slides into the ring in his attempt to escape Mandrake, but Perry Daton stops him. Seeing that the referee's attention is diverted, Mandrake stops and runs back the other way, sliding into the ring behind HaZe. HaZe grabs the top rope to leap up onto the turnbuckle, but Mandrake locks on a sleeperhold and plants him with the Omen!] Harvey Schultz:: The Omen! The Omen! Mandrake just took out HaZe! [Mandrake grabs Jerry Verboncour and rolls him on top of HaZe, then dives out of the ring just before Perry Daton turns around to make the count. 1...2...3! HaZe kicks out a split second after Perry's hand hit the mat for a third time.] Harvey Schultz:: Oh my God! Oh my God! We have a new Heavyweight Champion! Jerry Verboncour is the NEW Heavyweight Champion! I can't believe it! J.J. Jackson:: Woooooo-ha! [The crowd comes to their feet in a show of pure emotion as Verboncour pulls himself up and reality sets in. The Pissed-Off Texan thrusts his fists into the air as he's presented the Heavyweight Championship belt. Daton raises Verb.'s hand again, and the crowd roars their approval. Jerry bails out of the ring and heads to the back with the Heavyweight Championship slung over his shoulder.] Harvey Schultz:: J.J., quick, pinch me! I must be dreaming. [J.J. reaches over and pinches Harvey's arm hard.] Harvey Schultz:: Ow, you idiot! I didn't REALLY want you to pinch my arm! J.J. Jackson:: Well then you need ta keep yer cracka-ass mouth shut then! [Inside the ring, an infuriated HaZe begins screaming and kicking the ropes. Cormier rolls into the ring and tries to console him, but it's no use. HaZe begins pleading his case to Perry Daton, but he won't listen. HaZe snaps and decks Daton, sending him down to the mat. The crowd begins to boo as HaZe rolls out of the ring and grabs a steel chair. HaZe slides back into the ring with it, shoves Cormier out of his way, and waits for Daton to stand back up.] Harvey Schultz:: No HaZe, don't do it! [HaZe waits for Daton to turn around, then raises the chair high into the air and cracks it across the top of his head. Perry Daton goes down in a heap as HaZe chucks the chair aside and storms back to the dressing rooms. EMTs rush out to check on Daton.] Harvey Schultz:: That guys got a few screws loose! |
| Unbelievable! |
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[As new AWA Heavyweight Champion Jerry Verboncour makes it to the back, he's immediately met by Suggs and the Don.] Billy Suggs:: Hey, man, that was incredible! Now, we're the AWA Heavyweight Champion! Jerry Verboncour:: We? Billy Suggs:: Nevermind that, I've got something more important to ask ya. You think you can watch my back out there? I have a match with Gutter next. Jerry Verboncour:: No problem. Jerry's got your back. [Just then, Kris Kartier steps into view. Verboncour quickly spins around, ready for a fight, but Kartier simply extends his hand. Verboncour shakes his hand.] Nyghtmare:: Nice job out there. Jerry Verboncour:: Thanks. Nyghtmare:: But don't get to attached to that belt, because after I take Mandrake's belt tonight, I'm coming for yours. [The two glare at each other for a second before Kartier turns and walks away. Suggs, Jerry, and the Don all turn to head back out to the ring, but are stopped by a waiting Kill Devil Hills Daredevil.] Mandrake:: Congratulations, but you'd better watch you're step. Everyone's gunnin' for you now, including myself. After I deliver an unholy beating to Nyghtmare tonight, the Omen tells me that the Heavyweight Championship is next in line. [Mandrake stares at them until the three men walk offscreen. Then, the shot returns out in the gymnasium at ringside.] |
| Standard Match: Billy Suggs vs. Gutter |
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["Dig" by Mudvayne starts up, and the crowd gives a mixed reaction. Some are cheering for Verboncour while others are booing Suggs. Verboncour is still wearing his sweat-drenched wrestling gear, and Suggs is wearing his ring attire, as well as an "Army of To" T-shirt. Suggs rolls into the ring to await his opponent while the Heavyweight Champion and the Don wait on the outside.] Harvey Schultz:: Excuse me fans, but I'm still in shock over what's just taken place. ["All Funked Up" by Grand Funk Parliment start up, and Gutter walks out. Most people are cheering for the hardcore lunatic, but he's earned himself several haters as well. Gutter stumbles down to the ring and slides in under the bottom ropes, but Suggs takes the unfair advantage and attacks him before the bell.] Harvey Schultz:: This should certainly be a good match. Suggs and Gutter are two tough hombres. [Referee Mitch Horton starts the match as Suggs stomps away on Gutter. Gutter makes it to his feet and stumbles around the ring as Suggs lands several unanswered blows to the head. Suggs goes for a big right hand, but Gutter blocks it and retaliates with a right of his own. Gutter punches him a few more times, then lifts Suggs off the ground and drops him with a backbreaker. Suggs reaches for his back, obviously in pain, as Gutter covers him and hooks the leg. 1...2.kickout!] J.J. Jackson:: Hey Harvery, I heard that Gutter can par-tay! Harvey Schultz:: I'm sure he can. [Gutter pummels Suggs with rights and lefts, then throws him into the corner. Gutter chokes him for a moment, the lifts him up onto the top turnbuckle and follows him up. Gutter superplexes Suggs from the second turnbuckle, the covers him. 1...2...kickout!] Harvey Schultz:: Whoa! Close nearfall there by Gutter. J.J. Jackson:: Hey Harvery, did Billy bust a cap in somebody? Harvey Schultz:: Well, it's rumored that he shot a game warden the other day, but nobody's sure. I have a hunch, though... [Gutter lifts Suggs off the mat and hooks him for a German suplex, but Suggs mule kicks him in the groin, unseen by the referee. Gutter falls to the mat as the Don walks around the ring and begins talking to Referee Horton. Suggs motions for Jerry, and the Heavyweight Champion slides into the ring and throws Billy his belt. Jerry lifts Gutter up and hooks him from behind as Suggs sizes him up, then charges him with the belt. Gutter breaks free and dodges out of the way at the last second. Unable to stop, Suggs lays out his tag team partner with his own championship belt. Suggs tosses the belt out of the ring and looks down at his fallen friend, but Gutter takes advantage and rolls Suggs up in a schoolboy. Horton turns around and makes the count. 1...2...kickout!] Harvey Schultz:: No! Suggs got the shoulder up at the last second! [Verboncour instinctively rolls out of the ring, then feels his face. Blood is running down his face from a nasty gash in his forehead. Inside the ring, Gutter goes for the Irish whip, but Suggs reverses it. Coming off the ropes, Suggs catches him in the Golden Sunset. Gutter refuses to tap as Suggs jerks him around violently by the neck. Finally, Gutter's body goes limp. Horton raises Gutter's arm, and it falls back down to the mat. 1! Horton raises his arm again, and it falls back to the mat. 2! The referee raises his arm a third time, and again, it hits the mat. 3!] Harvey Schultz:: Well, Suggs will take this match via a chokeout. Uh oh, look at Verboncour. He's in the ring, and he's not happy! [Verboncour spins Suggs around and shoves him. Blood now covers the Pissed-Off Texan's face as he begins yelling at his partner.] Jerry Verboncour:: What in the hell were you thinking?! Billy Suggs:: Jerry, call down. It was an accident! [The Don climbs into the ring and separate's his boys as they continue to argue. He finally calms them down as Jerry retreives his belt and the three head to the back.] Harvey Schultz:: Jerry's been a victim of miscommunication on several occassions now, and this time, he paid the price and was busted open. You can only go to the well so many times, my friend... |
| Hardcore Match: Corleone vs. Pyro-Maniac |
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[The theme from "The Godfather" starts up as the fans cheer the mobster. Corleone walks out from the back with a smug look on his face, but he's immediately attacked from behind by Pyro-Maniac with a steel chair. The fans begin to boo as Pyro-Maniac wears out his opponent in this Hardcore match.] Harvey Schultz:: Well, folks, Pyro-Maniac is back in action after a week in the hospital, and he's taking full advantage of these Hardcore rules. [Pyro-Maniac drags Corleone to the ring and slams him into the steel ringsteps, then begins punishing him with the steel chair. Pyro discards the mangled steel chair and throws Corleone into the ring. Corleone crawls to the corner and pulls himself up as Pyro stalks him. Corleone turns around and lays a series of punches into Pyro-Maniac, then clotheslines him to the mat and covers him. 1...kickout!] Harvey Schultz:: Corleone has been nothing short of dominating as of late, but he's got his work cut out for him right now. [Pyro-Maniac gives Corleone a poke to the eye, then whips him into the ropes. Corleone reverses and sends Pyro-Maniac into the ropes. Pyro bounces off the ropes, and Corleone catches him with his patented spinebuster, bouncing his head off the canvas!] Harvey Schultz:: My word, what impact! J.J. Jackson:: A man's head ain't s'post ta bounce like that... [Corleone crawls on top of him for the pin. Horton makes the count. 1...2...the lights suddenly go pitch black. The fans scream for a second, then go silent in anticipation. When the lights resume, P.O.D. is standing in the ring. Corleone is standing in the ring, and Pyro is propped up in the corner as his older brother stares at him. Then, P.O.D. turns around and boots Corleone in the stomach. P.O.D. sets Corleone up and delivers the Ride to Hell, knocking him out cold!] Harvey Schultz:: What in the hell is P.O.D. doing? Is he out here HELPING his brother? [Pyro-Maniac scrapes Corleone's body up off the mat and lifts him into the air for a Pyro-Bomb, but P.O.D. catches him on the way down with a neckbreaker! Pyro makes the easy cover. 1...2...3! Pyro stands up, and he and P.O.D. shake hands before leaving the Corleone motionless in the ring.] Harvey Schultz:: This isn't good...Pyro-Maniac and P.O.D. have joined forces...again! |
| Tornado Match: Super Bastardo Bros. vs. The Masters | Tag Team Championships |
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["Panic" by Dilated Peoples starts up as the Masters step out from the back. The fans shower them with boos as the two rugged street fighters head down to the ring. The two New Jersey natives climb into the ring and head to opposite turnbuckles, raising their arms in the air to the disdain of the crowd.] Harvey Schultz:: These guys really did a number on the Bastardos last week. Let's see if they can do it again, this time with the belts on the line. ["Name of the Game" by Crystal Method starts up as the Tag Team Champions, the Super Bastardo Brothers head out to the ring. The crowd cheers for the two con artists as they head down the aisle. As always, Loki has a shiny coat of baby oil covering his body, allowing him to slide smoothly into the ring. LaBracio and Zapf quickly pounce on him before Plaz is even in the ring. They hit a double vertical suplex, then go after Plaz as he slides into the ring. Mitch Horton calls for the bell, starting the match.] Harvey Schultz:: That damn snake Cormier made this match right up the Masters' alley because he absolutely despises the Bastardos. It kills him to see them with the Tag Team Championships, and everybody knows it! [LaBracio hucks Plaz out of the ring, and the two begin wailing away on the isolated Loki. Zapf whips Loki into the ropes, but thinking quickly, Plaz grabs his feet and pulls him out of the ring. Zapf and LaBracio approach the ropes, and the Bastardos pull them both out of the ring and begin punching them, much to the crowd's delight!] Harvey Schultz:: This is some of the tandem offense that the Bastardos are famous for. [Loki and Plaz take out LaBracio with a dual dropkick, then ram Zapf into the ring post before sliding back into the ring. The Bastardos their arms in the air as the fans cheer, giving time for Zapf and LaBracio to regroup. Steve and Joe slide back into the ring, but the Bastardos are all over them. Plaz throws Zapf in the corner and begins hammering him with some forearm shots while Loki shoves LaBracio into the corner and begins stomping him. LaBracio and Zapf reverse their respective opponents into the corners and begin hammering on them. Zapf and LaBracio each lift their opponents up onto the top rope. Zapf climbs up onto the top and strikes Plaz a few more times, then goes for a top rope hurricanrana. Plaz rotates and dumps Zapf over the top rope with a powerbomb to the concrete!] J.J. Jackson:: Holy sh*t! Harvey Schultz:: Sweet sick son of a bitch! Plaz just powerbombed Steve Zapf off the top tope to the concrete floor! [Zapf's condition unknown to LaBracio, he climbs to the top rope and sets Loki up for a superplex. Loki shoves Joe off the top rope, then he and Plaz position themselves. Loki comes off the top with a headbutt to the groin, and Plaz hits an elbow to the face!] Harvey Schultz:: The El-Blow Job! It's over! J.J. Jackson:: Yeah, ol' Julius here could use a blowjob, but not from eitha o' them. [Plaz covers LaBracio as Mitch Horton counts the fall. 1...2...3! The fans begin cheering as the Bastardos grab their belts and head to the back. A few EMTs head out from the back to check on Zapf, but he makes it to his feet and is able to walk to the back under his own power.] |
| Hey! Hey! What's in the bag? |
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[The scene cuts backstage to find Richard Cormier strolling down the hall with a small, blue athletic baggin in his hand. He's swinging it to and fro while he walks, but suddenly stops, unzips the bag, and checks it's contents. He pulls out a fat wad of money, digs through several more wads of cash, then zips the bag back up.] Richard Cormier:: Damn, almost thought I forgot something. [Cormier continues walking down the hall until he reaches a door with "Mandrake" printed on a piece of athletic tape stuck to the door. After a few moments, the door opens, and Cormier walks inside as the door shuts behind him.] Harvey Schultz:: I don't believe it, and I'm not going to believe it. Richard Cormier did NOT just go into Mandrake's room with a bag full of money. J.J. Jackson:: Uh, yeah he did... |
| Handicap Match: James Nightbane vs. The Folk |
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["Damage, Inc." by Metallica starts up, and the Folk walk out onto the aisle. The fans cheer for the circus men as the walk down to the ring, slapping the fans' hands on the way down. Jigsaw climbs into the ring, and Jigsaw dives under the bottom rope.] Harvey Schultz:: Here they are, the former Tag Team Champions, Jingles and Jigsaw. James Nightbane is in for the fight of his life tonight. o/` What have I done? o/` o/` I feel so bad, I feel so numb, yeah!o/` ["Feel So Numb" by Rob Zombie starts up and out walks an angered James Nightbane. Most of the fans are booing him as he makes his way down to the squared-circle. Nightbane slides into the ring, removes his black trenchcoat, and waits in his corner. Referee Mitch Horton starts the match, and Nightbane darts out of the corner, catching Jigsaw with a flying forearm. Jigsaw falls back into the corner as Jingles attacks Nightbane.] Harvey Schultz:: James Nightbane is at a HUGE disadvantage here tonight. This is a two-on-one fight that's been organized by our wonderful boss, Richard Cormier, as punishment. [Nightbane throws Jingles out of the ring, then goes to work on Jigsaw in the corner by choking him with his boot. James releases the hold and monkey flips him out of the corner. Nightbane hits three elbow drops in succession, then covers Jigsaw. 1...2...Jingles is in to make the save. Nightbane is up, and he boots Jingles in the stomach, then piledrives him into the mat. Nightbane goes for the pin on Jingles. 1...2...kickout!] Harvey Schultz:: This is surprising, Nightbane is doing quite well against these two men. [Nightbane throws Jingles into the corner, then turns around into a big right hand by Jigsaw, rocking him. Jigsaw throws Nightbane into the ropes, then catches him with a big boot. Jingles hops up onto the top rope and comes off with a big splash on Nightbane. Jingles hooks the leg. 1...2.kickout! Jigsaw throws Nightbane into the corner, then he and Jigsaw mount the second turnbuckle and begins pounding away on James. Jigsaw props Nightbane up onto the top turnbuckle, and Jingles heads to the top, taking him off the top rope with a super hurricanrana. Jingsaw immediately makes the cover. 1...2...kickout!] J.J. Jackson:: Cuh-loce, dawg! Harvey Schultz:: The tide has turned, and the Folk are having their way with James Nightbane. [Jigsaw raises James Nightbane and hammers him with a big club to the head. Jingles heads to the top rope as Jigsaw lifts Nightbane up onto his shoulders. Jingles sizes up his opponent as Jigsaw moves within distance. Jingles flies off the top rope with a cross body block, but Nightbane catches him, spins him around in mid-air, and powerslams him to the mat! Nightbane hooks the leg as Horton makes the count. Jigsaw, thinking Jingles is making the cover, raises his arms in victory. 1...2...3!] Harvey Schultz:: What a move my Nightbane! That must have broken Jingles' spine! J.J. Jackson:: Yo, I can't believe James beat 'em! [Nightbane quickly rolls out of the ring and backpeddles up the aisle, taunting Jigsaw as "Feel So Numb" by Rob Zombie starts back up. Jigsaw turns and sees his fallen partner as Nightbane continues to laugh at them. Suddenly, Machine walks out from the back and stands right behind Nightbane as the volume of the fans increases. Nightbane takes one more step backwards and bumps into the giant. James slowly turns around, and while he's doing so, Machine drops him with a thrust to the throat. Nightbane makes it back to his feet and attempts to escape with Machine hot on his trail.] Harvey Schultz:: That's Machine! Machine is back, and he and Nightbane have some unfinished business! [Nightbane circles around the ring and exits through one the gymnasium's side doors with Machine in hot pursuit.] |
| Here are two quarters, call someone who cares. |
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[Richard Cormier is seen exiting Mandrake's dressing room, minus his money filled bag. He pulls a cellular phone from his pocket. After punching in a few numbers, Cormier waits for somebody to pick up.] Richard Cormier:: Uh, Alex, this is Cormier. Something bad's happened, and...Oh, you've been watching? Okay, well I need a rematch signed for tonight...What do you mean you can't do that? You will do that! Let me remind you that you're job's on the line...Ah, that's more like it. Okay, that's what I wanted to hear. Thank you, Alex. [Cormier hangs up as a peaved HaZe storms into view.] HaZe:: Where in the hell have you been? I've been looking all over for you! Richard Cormier:: Calm down, calm down. I just got off the phone with Alex, and I've gotten you a rematch with Jerry Verboncour tonight for the Heavyweight Championship. HaZe:: Okay, good. And Richard, you might want to get an ambulance ready, because I'm gonna tear that illiterate Texan's head off! Harvey Schultz:: This can't be happening. Jerry just won that belt tonight, and now he's gonna have to defend it again?! That's not right! |
| Standard Match: Mandrake vs. Nyghtmare | Atlantic Championship |
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["Down with the Sickness" by Disturbed hits the speakers, and the crowd pops for Kris Kartier. Nyghtmare walks out from the back with his fists and forearms wrapped with black electrical tape. He has his barbed wire kendo stick in hand as he trots down the aisle and slides into the ring. Karties places his weapon in the corner, then sits Indian style and begins rocking back and forth.] Harvey Schultz:: Fans, if you'll notice, Nyghtmare has a large bandage covering most of his forehead. He was struck in the head several times last week with his own barbed wire Singapore cane, giving him a wound that required seventeen stitches to close up. J.J. Jackson:: Yeah, I got a good look at that cut afta Riptide went off tha air last week, and it lookt like a big ol' bagina on his forehead. Harvey Schultz:: Um, that's nice, Jules, real nice. On the other hand, Mandrake isn't in too good shape either. He received a nasty gash above his eye that required stitches last week, along with severe injuries to his ribs. Neither of these men are at one hundred percent, and Cormier is banking on both men tearing each other apart! ["Dream Song" by Ministry starts up as Mandrake limps out from the back. He coughs a few times, then lowers his head as the fans cheer him on. After a few moments, Mandrake raises his head and jogs down to the ring, grimacing with each step he takes. Mandrake slides into the ring, then climbs up onto the second turnbuckle and looks out into the stands at his standing well wishers.] Harvey Schultz:: Neither of these men should be out here competing tonight. This should tell you what a demonic, vengeful son of a bitch Richard Cormier is. [Referee Mitch Horton holds the Atlantic Championship in the air for a second before handing the title to Tim Cormier, the timekeeper, who then rings the bell. Mandrake and Kartier shake hands, then get the match underway. Mandrake quickly takes control with a headlock, but Kartier lifts him in the air for a side suplex. Mandrake flips over Kartier's shoulder, landing behind him, and then pushes him into the ropes in an attempt to roll him up. Nyghtmare hangs onto the ropes as the Atlantic Champion rolls backwards and springs up onto his feet.] Harvey Schultz:: What an exchange, but both men are still on their feet, unscathed. [Nyghtmare charges at Mandrake, but Mandrake falls to the mat. Nyghtmare jumps over him and bounces off the far ropes as the Kill Devil Hills Daredevil gets back to his feet. Mandrake leapfrogs Nyghtmare, and Nyghtmare bounces off the far side. Mandrake goes for a backbody drop, but Nyghtmare leapfrogs him and bounces off the ropes again. Mandrake catches Nyghtmare with a hiptoss, but Nyghtmare maneuvers his way out of the hold and lands on his feet. Both men stare at each other as the crowd gives them an appreciative applause.] Harvey Schultz:: Another great exchange by these two, but neither of them have gained the upper hand. [Both men lock up, but Mandrake scores with an armdrag takedown. Nyghtmare is quickly back up, and the two lock up again. This time, Kartier scores with a hiptoss on Mandrake, but the champ is back to his feet. Both men look at each other, then lock up once more. Mandrake gets a go behind, then rolls Nyghtmare up with a schoolboy. 1..kickout!] Harvey Schultz:: Mandrake goes for a quick rollup, but to no avail. [Both men are back up, but Nyghtmare goes right after Mandrake with a knee to the mid-section. The daredevil clutches his ribs as Nyghtmare snaps him over with a suplex, followed by a cover. 1...kickout! Mandrake retreats to the corner as Nyghtmare closes in. Mandrake fires out of the corner with a spinning heel kick, knocking Nyghtmare to the mat. Mandrake hops up to the top rope as Kartier regains his vertical base. The KDH Daredevil jumps off the top rope and connects with a missile dropkick. Mandrake makes the cover and hooks the leg. 1...2...kickout!] J.J. Jackson:: That was a nice dropkick thingy by the fly white boy. [Mandrake locks in an armbar to wear down his opponent. Nyghtmare does a forward roll to break the hold, then Irish whips Mandrake into the ropes. Mandrake leaps up onto the top rope, springs off backwards, and attempts a 180 crossbody block. Nyghtmare rolls out of the way as Mandrake hits the canvas hard. Kris Kartier makes the cover. 1...2...kickout!] Harvey Schultz:: Well, that's why they call it a high risk maneuver. Mandrake took the risk, and it didn't pay off. [Kartier pulls Mandrake up and whips him into the ropes, then Nyghtmare bounces off the opposite side. Both competitors charge each other and go for clotheslines, wiping each other out!] Harvey Schultz:: What a disaster! Both men were going for the same move! What in the hell...? J.J. Jackson:: Hey, here come Cormier! [Sure enough, Richard Cormier is walking down the aisle towards the ring, and the boos are overwhelming. Mandrake and Nyghtmare climb to their feet, and begin trading blows center stage. Nyghtmare is getting the best of Mandrake, and backs him into the corner. Nyghtmare strikes with a few right hands, then Irish whips him across the ring into the opposite corner and catches him with a massive clothesline. Cormier approaches the ring and looks up at the two men battling it out. Nyghtmare backs up and Mandrake goes for a wild haymaker. Kartier ducks it, then locks in the Karta-Hajime! Harvey Schultz:: Nyghtmare's got that chokehold locked in on Mandrake, it's gotta be over! We're gonna have a new champion! J.J. Jackson:: Look, Mandrake is reachin' fer that top rope. Harvey Schultz:: Mandrake's almost got that top rope, but I don't know if he's gonna make it. [Suddenly, Cormier reaches into the ring and grabs Mitch Horton, then pulls him out of the ring!] Harvey Schultz:: What in the hell?! [The fans begin booing madly as Kartier releases the hold and moves to the edge of the ring, yelling at Cormier. Mandrake comes to his senses, walks up behind Kartier, locks on a sleeperhold, and drops to his stomach.] Harvey Schultz:: Mandrake just hit the Omen on Nyghtmare, and Cormier has just allowed Mitch Horton to climb back into the ring. What teamwork between Cormier and Mandrake... [Mandrake drags Kartier into the middle of the ring, covers him, and hooks the leg. Horton makes the count. 1...2...3! Mandrake rolls out of the ring, clutching his ribs, and begins coughing up blood. Cormier slides into the ring and begins stomping away on the weakened Nyghtmare, then turns to the corner and goes to pick up the barbed wire Singapore cane.] Harvey Schultz:: Quite frankly, I'm ashamed of that young man, Mandrake. I guess myself, along with several of the fans, misjudged his character. I can't believe he'd do something like sellout to the Cormier... [While Cormier is fetching the Singapore cane, Nyghtmare sits up and walks over to Cormier. The owner of the AWA raises the weapon into the air with both hands, giving Nyghtmare the opportunity to lock in the Karta-Hajime. He swings Cormier about mercilessly, choking him out, then props him up in the corner. While he's doing so, HaZe runs out from the back. Nyghtmare turns around and picks up his kendo stick, raises it into the air to the approval of the fans, then turns and swings!] Harvey Schultz:: HaZe just pulled his boss out of the ring! Cormier was less than a second away from getting his head smashed in! [HaZe and Cormier retreat to the back as Nyghtmare yells at them from inside the ring. Mandrake collapses on the ground outside the ring, spitting up globs of bright red blood. 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| Standard Match: Jerry Verboncour vs. HaZe | Heavyweight Championship |
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["Painkiller Introduction" by Professional Murder Music kicks in as former Heavyweight Champion HaZe limps back out into the aisle without Richard Cormier, who is still recovering from the Karta-Hajime. HaZe limps all the way down to the ring, ignoring his unadoring fans all the way.] Harvey Schultz:: Well, folks, this match shouldn't even be taking place tonight, but Cormier has pulled some strings. If you're just now tuning in, earlier on tonight, Jerry Verboncour defeated HaZe to become the Heavyweight Champion! J.J. Jackson:: Yeah, wit' a little help from some frens. ["Dig" by Mudvayne starts up, and the fans come to their feet. The Heavyweight Champion, Jerry Verboncour, walks out with the belt around his waist, accompanied by Billy Suggs and the Don. The three men walk down the aisle, Jerry slapping a few hands on the way down. Jerry rolls into the ring and is immediately attacked by an infuriated HaZe. The championship belt falls to the mat as HaZe continues his assault, battering Jerry with rights and lefts. The referee calls for the bell.] J.J. Jackson:: Who that ref? I ain't neva seen him before. Harvey Schultz:: That's Jimmy Jack Paige. We needed another referee, so Cormier picked this guy up. [HaZe shoves Verboncour into the corner and begins stomping away on him. HaZe lifts Jerry up onto the top rope, then goes up top with him and hurls him off the top rope with a double-underhook suplex. HaZe makes the quick cover. 1...2...kickout! The fans cheer as HaZe questions the referee's count. Verboncour makes it over to the corner, and HaZe follows him in. HaZe throws a right hand, but Verboncour blocks and retaliates with a right of his own. Jerry staggers the Enlightened One with several left jabs, then knocks him to the mat with a big clothesline, followed by a cover. 1.kickout!] Harvey Schultz:: That's the first bit of offense Jerry has gotten in all night, INCLUDING their first match. J.J. Jackson:: Yeah, an' there ain't gonna be no Mandrake to help him out this time, bro. [HaZe is back up, but Jerry catches him with a rake o' the eyes, followed by a rake o' the back! HaZe turns around and sends Jerry to the mat with a big right hand, but Jerry is quickly back up. HaZe plants him in the middle of the ring with a bodyslam, then heads to the top rope. HaZe lauches himself off the top rope with an elbow smash, but Verboncour rolls out of the way.] Harvey Schultz:: Nobody home! [Jerry pulls HaZe to his feet and whips him into the ropes, then catches him with a spinebuster. Jerry pins him. 1...kickout! HaZe makes it back to his feet, but Jerry boots him in the stomach. Jerry lifts HaZe into the air and slams him to the mat with a running powerbomb! Paige makes the count. 1...2...HaZe gets his foot on the bottom rope!] Harvey Schultz:: Close nearfall by Verboncour! [The Pissed-Off Texan drags HaZe to the center of the ring, then locks on the figure-four leglock. HaZe screams in pain as Verboncour pulls back on his leg, trying to snap it in half. Paige questions HaZe, but he won't give up. HaZe tries to get some leverage and reverse the hold, and finally does so, putting a lot of pressure on Verboncour's leg. Verboncour quickly releases the hold as both men get back to their feet, HaZe with a noticably worse limp. Verboncour Irish whips HaZe, but HaZe reverses, sending Jerry right into the referee, knocking him to the ground.] J.J. Jackson:: Uh oh, no ref... [HaZe locks Verboncour from behind, but Jerry reverses with a go behind and executes a bridging German suplex, but there's no referee to make the count.] Harvey Schultz:: C'mon ref, make the count! [HaZe kicks out of the move after several seconds, and seeing his opportunity, Billy Suggs grabs the Don's metal canteen and slides into the ring. HaZe and Verboncour are both up, and Suggs charges HaZe with the canteen. HaZe ducks and Suggs nails his own partner in the head with the canteen, knocking him to the mat! HaZe clotheslines Suggs over the top rope, then covers Verboncour as Jimmy Jack Paige comes to and makes the count. 1...2...kickout! The fans go ballistic!] Harvey Schultz:: Jerry kicked out! Jerry kicked out! These fans are going nuts! [Frustrated, HaZe hits the mat and begins swearing. He drags the Pissed-Off Texan to his feet and throws him into the ropes, but Verboncour comes off the ropes with a big Texan clothesline! Verboncour makes the cover. 1...2...kickout! Jerry goes right after HaZe. Jerry scoops HaZe up onto his shoulder, then plants him with a running powerslam, followed by a cover. 1...2...kickout!] Harvey Schultz:: No matter what Verboncour tries, he just can't keep HaZe down! [Jerry Verboncour pulls HaZe up to his feet and hooks him for a vertical suplex. The Enlightened One reverses it into a small package cradle as Jimmy Jack Paige makes the count. 1.2.3!] Harvey Schultz:: What the hell?! That referee just made a fast count! Jerry Verboncour has been screwed out of the title! Look at this, HaZe and Jimmy Jack Paige are hugging in the middle of the ring! This is sick! |
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[Verboncour makes it back to his feet, but HaZe is waiting for him and plants him with the Dark DaZe. Paige watches on as HaZe heads to the top rope and hits the Enlightenment on Verboncour! Suggs slides into the ring, but is quickly taken down with a spinning heel kick. HaZe throw Suggs out of the ring, then kneels down on top of Verboncour and begins pummeling him with a series of right hands to the head.] J.J. Jackson:: Jerry got scuh-rewed! Harvey Schultz:: As if stealing the man's title isn't good enough, he has to add insult to injury. [HaZe heads up to the top rope again and comes off with a second 450 splash on Jerry. HaZe rolls out of the ring, grabs his Heavyweight Championship belt, and slides back into the ring. He stands over Jerry's motionless body and holds his belt high in the air as the show fades to black.] |
