Richmond, Virginia
Attendance: 9,988
March 14, 2006
The Richmond Coliseum was buzzing as the stars of Rampage came to town for the first show after Code Red. Austin Porteau w/ Miss Hancock vs. Marty Jannetty Jannetty came into this match on a winning note after defeating Derek Darko just before Code Red went live and he looked good against Porteau until Miss Hancock got up on the apron. Jannetty reversed an irish whip and sent Porteau right into her, knocking her to the floor. He then went for a superkick but Porteau ducked and tripped him up, locking in an STF to get Jannetty to tap out. Although Porteau won the match, Miss Hancock held her lip and did not look happy. Rob Storm vs. Derek Darko w/ Mystical These two have had their matches before with each men picking up wins over the other but Darko was able to respond from his loss against Marty Jannetty just before Code Red went live, catching Storm with a cradle driver to get the 1....2...3. Mickie James vs. Jessica Lopez The former Alexis Laree wrestled her first match under her given name, Mickie James and she looked very good against Lopez who fell victim to a jumping facebuster and James then locked in a single leg crab in the center of the ring and Lopez gave it up. AS MICKIE JAMES CELEBRATED HER WIN, THE FANS GOT READY AS LILIAN GARCIA ANNOUNCED THEY WOULD BE GOING LIVE ON USA NETWORK IN 30 SECONDS. RAMPAGE GOES LIVE
*THIS EDITION OF RAMPAGE WILL BE CONDENSED DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS*
AS RAMPAGE COMES ON THE AIR, THE FINAL MOMENTS OF THE 8 MAN TAG TEAM MATCH FROM CODE RED ARE SHOWN FOLLOWED BY A LOOK AT THE VICTORIOUS HART FAMILY. THE ACTION THEN GOES LIVE AND MONEY MIKE ENTERS MICK FOLEY's OFFICE. Mick Foley: "Ah, hey Mike, you ready for the show"? Money Mike: "Cut the b.s. Foley. You saw what happened at Code Red and if The Starman ever shows his face again, he's gonna be sorry. But tonight, I want you to put me in a match with Sylvain Grenier because him pinning me at Code Red was the biggest fluke in TWF history"! Foley: "You and Grenier huh? Okay, I'll make the match...... just watch out for the....... FOLEY LOOKS UP AND POINTS TO THE STARS ON AN AMERICAN FLAG HANGING IN THE CORNER OF HIS OFFICE. Money Mike: "Don't say it". JIM ROSS AND JERRY LAWLER ARE SHOWN AT THE BROADCAST POSITION AND THEY OPEN THE SHOW UP. Carlito and Finlay vs. Rob Van Dam and Strife Two matches from Code Red came together here and these 4 men wasted no time going at it, picking up right where they left off. With all 4 men in the ring, RVD countered a DDT attempt and then clotheslined Carlito out of the ring as Strife caught Finlay with a running boot. The crowd then came to their feet as Van Dam went to the top rope, looking to hit Finlay with the "5 Star Frogsplash". But before he could, Carlito got on the apron with the ring bell and cracked RVD in the back of the head with it, knocking him to the mat and forcing referee Chad Patton to call for a DQ. Finlay got out of the ring and left with Carlito as Strife helped his partner to his feet. Match Time: 6:09 BACKSTAGE AREA......... In the locker room, Matt Cruz is seen on the floor, doing push ups as Rey Mysterio walks in.
Rey Mysterio: "Hey bro, Got a sec? (Cruz nods as he gets up) What happened at Code Red, you know I was just trying to help you out, right? Those punks were trying to steal the match from you, so I decided to come down and watch your back, just like you'd do for me".
Matt Cruz: (dismissing it with his hand) "Don't worry about it carnal, we're straight".
Mysterio: (staring blankly for a minute) "You don't think I'd try to screw you on purpose do you? You're my homeboy, I would never betray you, I was just trying to help you ou-
Cruz:(cutting him off) "Calmala, relax Rey. I'm not trying to make you out to be my own personal Judas. I just hate the fact that those two bitches are going to walk around here saying Hardy beat me straight when they know he didn't have a prayer. Well, you know me pretty well, Rey-Rey. If you get one over on me, it won't be long till you get it back, and then some".
Mysterio: "I hear that". (they knock fists)
Cruz: "Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to go take care of some business. (He picks up a black gym bag and starts walking towards the door, before stopping at Mysterio's side.) I know you're no Judas, Rey. You know how I know? (leans into Mysterio's ear and gets a serious look on his face) You know just as well as I do that, even though Judas got thirty pieces of silver for his betrayal, he ended up hanging himself with his own rope. You're too smart for that, right"?
Mysterio gets a confused look on his face as Cruz stares a hole in Mysterio and walks out the door. COMMERCIAL BREAK...... RETURN FROM BREAK..... BACKSTAGE...... CAMERAS GET A PEAK INSIDE THE HART FAMILY's DRESSING ROOM WHERE THEY ARE HAVING A LARGE CELEBRATION THAT INCLUDES PLENTY OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. THERE IS A BANNER HANGING IN THE ROOM THAT SAYS "WRESTLING's #1 GROUP". Danny Basham w/ Doug Basham vs. Paul Birchill Birchill was all over Danny in this one and nearly won the match after a flying lariat off the top rope. But Danny rolled out of the ring and in came Doug. Referee Jack Doan didn't seem to notice and after a fresh Doug got in some cheap shots, Danny came back in as Doan checked Birchill. Birchill fought back but Danny was able to catch him with a backbody drop, sending him over the top rope and to the floor as he ran in. Danny then distracted Doan and as Birchill tried to get back into the ring, Doug came and pulled Birchill down and he hit face first on the apron. As Birchill got up, he reached under the ring and pulled out a sword! Doug and Danny's eyes got the size of saucers and they quickly left the ring as Doan counted Danny out. Birchill looked at the blade with a sadistic smile on his face. Match Time: 6:04 2006 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE: WEAPON R For the first couple years of the TWF's existence, Weapon R ruled the ranks of the Lightheavyweight division, winning the title 3 times and defending it with honor. He competed at the very first WrestleMania along with being the only TWF superstar to ever win Japan's version of the Lightheavyweight title. On a Halloween episode of TWF Raw, he stepped out of the division to claim the Hardcore title, defeating the late Crash Holly. Any superstar in the Lightheavyweight division today measures his success against Weapon R, to know where they stand. It's been almost four years since we've seen this amazing competitor in a TWF ring but this year, we are proud to welcome him into the TWF Hall of Fame. Matt Cruz and Rey Mysterio vs. Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch This match broke down quickly as Rey used a drop toehold on Cade and was set up for the 6-1-9 but Murdoch came into the ring and nailed Rey with a forearm from behind. But Cruz came to his partner's aid, blocking a right hand and crushing Murdoch with one of his own before whipping him to the ropes for a powerslam. Cade had Rey and was choking him by using the middle ring rope but Cruz came with a shot from behind. With a head of steam, he then charged with a clothesline but Cade ducked and he drilled his own partner. Cade then dropkicked Cruz out of the ring as Murdoch came off the top rope with a devastating flying bulldog on Mysterio and Cade wrapped Rey up for the 3 count. Match Time: 3:18 COMMERCIAL BREAK......... RETURN FROM BREAK..... HART FAMILY DRESSING ROOM...... CAMERAS AGAIN SHOW THE HART FAMILY VICTORY CELEBRATION AS 3 VERY LOVELY WOMEN HAVE JOINED THE PARTY AND IT SEEMS THEY ARE ABOUT TO PERFORM A STRIP TEASE FOR THE GROUP. Hollywood Heat w/ Melina vs. Mark Jindrak and Viscera Viscera was rolling against both Mercury and Blaze when Melina tried to get involved, using her Women's title. But Vis grabbed her and licked his lips, ready to plant a big kiss on her when he caught a double dropkick from behind. He then turned and crushed Mercury with a clothesline before catching Blaze with his rolling wheel kick as he ran in. Jindrak made the tag into the match and came off the top rope with a clothesline on Mercury and he had the cover but Blaze broke it up at 2. Viscera got back into the match but after missing with a clothesline on Blaze, Hollywood Heat hit a double superkick on him that knocked him into the ring ropes and somehow, the big 500 pounder became tied up in them. Referee Jose Mendez tried to get him free but Melina came around to stall him and with that, Blaze and Mercury got Jindrak up for the "Director's Cut" and Mercury covered him as Mendez turned to issue the 3 count. BACKSTAGE...... MICK FOLEY IS SHOWN BACKSTAGE WHEN TATANKA COMES UP. Tatanka: "Hey Mick, I noticed that there will be a Choose Your Destiny match again at WrestleMania this year and I........ Foley: "And you want to be part of it right? Well if I put you in, what about Sitting Bull? TATANKA GETS A STERN LOOK ON HIS FACE. Sorry, bad joke. But yes, you heard right. It will be three guys from Rampage and three guys from PrimeTime, all competing for a shot at either the World or Universal title". Tatanka: "Yeah, ya know Kurt Angle won it last year". Foley: "That's right and you kind of have Angle's number don't you. Tell ya what, I'll take it under advisement. TATANKA WALKS AWAY AS FOLEY TURNS TO HIS DESK TO SEE A STRANGE DELIVERY OF BLACK FLOWERS. What the...... I told Elvira not to give me anything but......... FOLEY PULLS A SMALL CARD OFF THE FLOWERS WHICH READS "HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN"? HE DROPS THE CARD ON THE FLOOR AND HAS A PUZZLED LOOK ON HIS FACE. Kurt Angle vs. Mackenzie Rose Rose was able to stay with Angle move for move but Angle caught him with a belly to belly overhead throw before going to the top rope, looking for a moonsault. But Rose got his knees up and Angle landed hard on them before Rose picked him up for the "Davidson Driver". But Angle cleverly escaped the devatstating move and landed right behind Rose, hitting the "Angle Slam" to get the victory. Match Time: 4:25 AFTER THE MATCH, ANGLE GOT LILIAN GARCIA's MIC. Kurt Angle: "Bret Hart, we've got WrestleMania right around the corner! I see you have nothing to do and neither do I! I still haven't forgotten you showing up at MeltDown last Summer trying to show me up! But let me tell you something Hitman, you may've been trained in your father's Dungeon, but you still could never be the wrestler that I am! So what do you say we give these people what they want?! You and me, one on one at Mania"! COMMERCIAL BREAK...... RETURN FROM BREAK..... RINGSIDE..... “Lying From You” hits and “The Show” Joe Corey makes his way to the ring in a new designer suit. The crowd is on their feet and giving “The Show” the loudest ovation of the night. In Corey’s right hand, he is carrying a black shopping bag.
Joe Corey: "Hello Richmond. It’s been a long time since I have come out here and let all of you know what is on my mind. Before my injury, I couldn’t have cared less what any of you people thought of me, but after all of the support that I received during my rehab and since my return, I just want to thank you all.
The crowd cheers
Now, as all of you know, I was out of action for over three months with a knee injury, an injury caused because of the jealousy of one man. That man is the FORMER TWF Champion, Money Mike. You see, when The Horsemen were brought back, it was the idea of Mike and I to find two young superstars and help them reach their potential, while not making the individual greater than the group. Well, when Mike decided to take me out, he decided to throw that philosophy out the window. Ever since I was gone, The Horsemen have been a disgrace. Oliver can’t seem to find himself, Ramplin can’t find his footing on the big stage, and Carney should just hang it up, because he hasn’t won a match since before I was gone. I made a vow to take every Horsemen out, and I have done just that. I beat Oliver, I beat Ramplin, and I took out Carney. That only left Money Mike, and I have almost finished my work with him. It all started when I cost him the TWF Championship. Or was that Starman? Or was it Starman at the Rumble and me on Rampage? Well, that’s a story for a later time. Fast forward to Code Red, and I think everyone knows that even though Sylvain Grenier picked up the pin, I am the one who beat Mike in this ring. It’s okay though, because in three short weeks in Las Vegas, at WrestleMania VII, I am going to beat the hell out of Money Mike, and then I am going to make it my goal to face whoever wins the TWF Championship Match and take what should have been mine to begin with, and that’s the championship.
The crowd starts to chant “New World Champ, New World Champ, New World Champ".
Now, you are all probably wondering why I have this bag with me.
Corey opens the bag and pulls out a Horsemen T-Shirt and lays it out on a chair.
This here is the new Horsemen T-Shirt. This is the symbol of what they all stand for. Well, at WrestleMania I am going to achieve my goal of destroying The Horsemen. I guess in the end, I am going to make all their hopes and dreams just go up in flames".
Corey pulls out a lighter and sets the t-shirt on fire. The crowd jumps to their feet as Corey laughs in the ring and officials rush in to put out the blaze. WRESTLEMANIA REPLAY BACK TO WRESTLEMANIA 4, THE REPLAY SHOWS JORDAN ROCKWELL DEFEATING RAVEN IN A CLOCKWORK ORANGE HOUSE OF FUN MATCH. BACKSTAGE....... MICK FOLEY BARGES IN ON THE HART FAMILY CELEBRATION. Jimmy Hart: "Foley, this is a private party and you're not invited"! Mick Foley: "Turn off the music! Ladies, put some clothes on! Max Ogden, you might be having a grand ol' time tonight, but next week, I'm putting you in a steel cage match against Jason Oliver! And not only that, but at WrestleMania, you're gonna defend that King of Cable title of yours in a six man ladder match! Have a nice day"! FOLEY SLAMS THE DOOR AS OGDEN TAKES HIS CUP OF BEER AND THROWS IT AT THE WALL. Snitsky: "What the heck got into him"? Jimmy Hart: "Don't worry about it Max, we'll be ready. Well Sylvain, let's go to the ring baby, Money Mike wants another defeat". Money Mike w/ Stephanie McMahon vs. Sylvain Grenier w/ Jimmy Hart This was a great match that went back and forth and viewers were stunned at how Grenier kept up with the former World champ, move for move. Money Mike caught Grenier with a float over DDT before pulling him up for a DDT. But he became distracted by Jimmy Hart and Stephanie who were having words and he let go of his grip. Grenier then came from behind with a rollup for the 1.......2......., but Mike was up. Referee Scott Martin tried to break Stephanie and the Mouth of the South up but Hart had dropped his megaphone into the ring and Grenier picked it up, drilling Mike with it. He rolled on top of him for the cover and got a 1............2.........., but Mike kicked out! Stephanie then slapped the taste out of Hart's mouth and in the ring, Mike swung free from a front facelock and caught Grenier with the "Money Pit" to get the 3 count and the victory. Match Time: 9:22 COMMERCIAL BREAK.......... RETURN FROM BREAK...... FOOTAGE IS SHOWN FROM DURING THE BREAK........ "Live for the Moment" by Monster Magnet plays as both Matt Hardy and Johnny Jeter come out with big smiles on their faces.
J.R.: "Well, these two pieces of work should be all smiles, King. After forcing Matt Cruz to wrestle, basically in a handicap match at Code Red, they took advantage of Rey Mysterio's mistake to steal one from Cruz".
Lawler: "What match were you watching, J.R.? Cruz just didn't have what it took to overcome the awesome power of Mattitude".
J.R.: "Well, that's your opinion. I think you were in the back eating brownies with RVD, but in any case, let's here what these two have to say".
Matt Hardy: "As myself and my loyal Mattitude follower, Johnny Jeter, stand here basking in the limelight of victory, I can safely say that good has triumphed over evil once again! (the fans boo as Jeter nods his head approvingly and claps.) The Sensei of Mattitude did the right thing and beat down that lowlife common street trash, Matt Cruz, and sent him packing"!
J.R.: "Sensei of Mattitude? Who does he think he is, Bruce Lee"?
King: "Shhh, Jr! This is compelling stuff".
Hardy: "He couldn't back up all his comments and that stupid impression of me, so I sent him back to wherever it is he came from. He probably went back to making license plates or whatever! (Jeter laughs as the crowd boos even more) Now, I have even bigger fish to fry than that no talent. I want to regain what is rightfully mine, and that's the King of Cable title. Max Ogden, if you have any guts at all, you will stop messing around with all this Horsemen versus Hart Family crap and give me a shot to get my title back"!
Just then, the Burger King mascot makes his way from the back, jogging down the ramp and slapping hands with the fans at ringside. He is dressed in full uniform: big mask with crown on top, pointy shoes, and big robe.
J.R.: "What the hell is this? Why is the Burger King mascot out here again? He cost Kurt Angle a match a couple of weeks ago, now he's interrupting Matt Hardy"!
King: "Well, it takes a King to know a King, but I have no idea what he's doing out here"!
Hardy and Jeter look dumbfounded as they watch the Burger King run around the ring greeting the fans, even hugging Lillian Garcia.
Hardy: "Hey freak! You're cutting into my interview time here! You're wasting my valuable time and my fans don't want to see some idiot in a Halloween costume out here! Get in here and explain yourself"!
The Burger King seems to hesitate as Hardy and Jeter both yell at him to get into the ring.
J.R.: "Burger King is a sponsor of Wrestlemania 7 this year, but I don't think they bargained for their mascot to get pummelled here tonight"!
King: "Well, they should know better than to send their stupid mascot here and to interrupt our shows"!
The Burger King climbs slowly into the ring and meets Hardy and Jeter in the middle of the ring. Hardy gets up in his face.
Hardy: "You seem to be annoying everybody here in the TWF with your antics. You cost Kurt Angle a match and now you're interrupting me. I ought to punch you right in that stupid grin of yours, but I'm a nice guy. So I'm going to turn around and give you until the count of 5 to get out of the ring, or Johnny and I are going to flamebroil you! (Jeter and Hardy turn around to give him the oppurtunity to leave as Hardy starts the countdown.) 5.....4.......3.......2 (when Hardy gets to two, the Burger King pulls out a lead pipe from his sleeve and levels Jeter in the back of the head with it and then hits Hardy in the abdomen with it.)
J.R.: "Good God Almighty! The Burger King just pulled out a weapon from his robe and is just assaulting Matt Hardy and Johnny Jeter"!
King: "What the heck is this, JR?! Has the Burger King lost his mind"?!
The Burger King then smashes Hardy over the head with the pipe and lays him out. He then picks up a limp Jeter and tosses him over the top rope. He goes over to an unconcious Hardy, who is bleeding profusely from that shot with the pipe, and begins to level him with right hands. He then stands up and takes off the big Burger King mask to reveal that it is none other than Matt Cruz! The crowd roars with approval as Cruz then grabs Hardy's legs and puts him into the Colorado Cloverleaf.
J.R.: "My God, it was Cruz! He dressed up as the Burger King to get the drop on Matt Hardy and Johnny Jeter"!
King: "Well, that crazy deviant said that if you get one over on him, you'll get it back and then some. I guess that was his own cryptic way of saying he was going to assault Matt Hardy. Someone get the cops out here and put this guy away! He's nuts"!
J.R.: "Here come an army of referees and agents from the back to pull Cruz off of Hardy"!
The various referees and agents worked feverishly to pull Cruz off of Hardy. After a few minutes, they were able to pull him off and escort him to the back. Trainers and EMTs come out to check on Matt Hardy. BACK TO LIVE ACTION...... Travis Wakeman w/ Trish vs. J.J. "The Ram" Ramplin Wakeman looked good in the early goings of this match, showing the crowd why he is the number one contender. But when he went to the top rope, Rampin swept his feet out from under him and brought him off the top rope with a superplex. For the next couple minutes, Ramplin laid into Wakeman with his best shots. But when he went for the "Ram's Horns", Wakeman moved and he slammed into the corner. Wakeman then hit a sleeper hold slam which perfectly set up the "Round Table" and although Ramplin tried to fight his way free, he realized there was no escape and he gave it up. Match Time: 6:08 Immediately after the match, fellow Horsemen member Jason Oliver hit the ring and was all over Wakeman as Ramplin got back up to join in on the attack. After a double spinebuster drop, Ramplin prepared himself for the Ram's Horns as he waited for Wakeman to get up. A helpless Trish looked on, screaming for help when from the back came the World champ High Octane. He ducked a clothesline from Oliver and caught him with the superkick as Ramplin thought better of it and ducked out of the ring. The fans cheered as Wakeman got up, looking across the ring at the man he will face at WrestleMania. OFF AIR.........
