:: THURSDAY NIGHT REDEMPTION ::
1st August 2002

[The opening music dies down and the pyro comes to an end as a rabid crowd of fans welcomes the CWF. They waves their signs over their heads enthusiastically as we greet Gav Jones and Taff at ringside. The CWF’s play-by-play man is his usual excitable self.]

GAV: “HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE SHOW! Tonight, folks, Thursday Night Redemption is going to be a smashing show! We’ve got a whole bunch of great matches for you, headed up by Phil ‘The Man’ Leach and Kyle Reece teaming up to take on the team of Damian Ali and Andrew McMartyn!”

TAFF: “The McMartyns ain’t going to be happy after Phil Leach’s stunt on Tuesday- he better watch out!”

GAV: “And what about Kyle Reece? He has his mind on other matters entirely- namely, one of the men in this match. Lets go over to ringside!

Dan Jones vs Streetboy
Referee: Sid Jefferies

TUCK: "The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first... STREETBOY!"

[The lights in the arena go out and after five seconds...BOOM!!! A huge explosion rocks the arena, and 'Break Stuff' starts to roar out of the speakers. Golden strobe lights start to flicker on and off, providing poor lighting. Streetboy stands in the smoke left from the explosion, but all that's visible is a shadow. Slowly emerging from the clearing smoke, Streetboy slowly walks down the aisle, milking the reaction from the crowd. Once Streetboy reaches the ring, he climbs on to ring apron, looks out at the crowd and then enters the ring.]

GAV: "He sure looks in fantastic shape! This should be a smashing match!"

TUCK: "And his opponent... DAN JONES!"

[The arena becomes dark. As the music begins, and the volume rises, the ramp and entrance are shrouded in smoke and lit by a blue glow. As the actual song starts, several pyros burn at the sides of the entryway, and Dan appears. There is a mixed fan response as he strolls to the ring at a leisurely pace. He takes his time mounting the ring steps, and paces about the ring for a few moments, before his music dies and the lights return.]

TAFF: "Here's a guy that I've grown to fear recently."

GAV: "Yeah, I know what you mean. Especially after what he did to Damian Ali."

[DING! DING! DING!]

[They start by moving for a lock up, but Sean fakes and catches Dan in the gut with his knee. He hits him with an axe handle smash. Dan stumbles, but keeps his feet.]

GAV: "Seems Streetboy has the advantage to start with! Brilliant!"

[Streetboy wraps his arms around Dan, and tries a german suplex. No! Streetboy can't lift Dan! Streetboy prepares to try again, but Dan strikes back. He elbows Streetboy in the face, sending him reeling. Dan spins round, dealing a mighty lariat that flips Streetboy over in the air.]

TAFF: "Whoa! Look at the awesome power of Dan Jones!"

GAV: "Brilliant!"

[Dan pulls Streetboy to his, dealing a powerful whip into the corner. Streetboy stumbles back towards Dan, only to be hurled at the other corner. This time he stays there, but Streetboy is not on his feet for long, as Hans rushes in and delivers a clothesline, causing Streetboy to slump to the canvas.]

GAV: "Dan is really dominating Streetboy at this point! He's showing off some brilliant moves!"

[Dan raises his arms and roars to the fans, gaining another mixed response. Dan pulls his fallen opponent back up and hits a piledriver.]

TAFF: "Ooh! Streetboy's gonna have a sore head tomorrow!"

[Streetboy is feeling the strain, now. He struggles to his feet, only to be grabbed by Dan and locked in a back breaker. Streetboy cries out, struggling in Dan's grip. The crowd cheers for Dan.]

TAFF: "Listen to that crowd! They think it's all over!"

[Dan forces Streetboy to his knees. Streetboy is crying out in pain. He can't take anymore of this. Referee Sid Jefferies dives in front of Streetboy and asks him if he wants to quit. Streetboy refuses to give up, even though Dan is really putting on the pressure. Sid Jefferies asks again, but still Streetboy still refuses to give up. Dan is fed up. He lets go of Streetboy, pushes him to the canvas, making Streetboy's face bounce off the canvas. Dan then locks in the figure four-leg lock. Streetboy cries out in pain, reaching futilely for the ropes. But it's no good- he's too far away. The pain is too much and Streetboy taps out. Sid Jefferies calls for the bell.]

[DING! DING! DING!]

TUCK: "Here is your winner... DAN JONES!"

GAV: "A quick and easy win for Dan Jones there."

["Pushing Me Away" begins to play, as Dan Jones, heaving from his exertions, rolls out of the ring, and walks up the ramp. At the top of the ramp, Dan is greeted by Acid, who is smiling. Dan is a little surprised to see her out there, but receives a handshake from his business partner and the two walk backstage together.]

[Acid and Dan Jones are backstage, following Dan's match. Dan is a little confused as to why Acid came out to congratulate him at the end of his match. As they walk down the coirrdor towards her locker room, they talk...]

DAN: "I never expected to see you here tonight. I thought you were taking the night off?"

ACID: "I havem't seen you for a while, since all that business last week with Julia and Felicia and Damian , that I was beginning to think that you were avoiding me."

DAN: "Hmm..."

ACID: "Anyway, I wanted to catch up with you to thank you for what you did. I really appreciate it."

DAN: "That's funny, didn't you go running to Reece earlier this week and thanking him first? Who was it that threw Damian Ali off the stage again? Oh yeah... IT WAS ME!!!"

ACID: "Dan, don't get so weird on me!"

DAN: "Weird? Kyle Reece gets a title shot against Phil Leach at Turbulence as a reward, and what do I get? You skipping up to me after an easily won match and saying just a plain old 'thank you'? Since when did you giove about Kyle Reece's career?"

ACID: "Oh God! Dan, listen..."

DAN: "No, YOU LISTEN! I've done your bidding, I've kept my part of the bargain. Weren't you saying the other week that I was backing out of my part of the deal? Well, it looks like the tables have turned. Acid, you want to continue this alliance, right?"

[Acid nods.]

DAN: "Well then, why not act like it!"

[Dan storms off, leaving Acid standing there alone. She folds her arms and begisn to pout...]

ACID: "Wanker..."

Grandma vs Felicia
Referee: Gary Willis

TUCK: "The following match is scheduled for one fall, in the ring... Grandma!"

["The house lights go red and a scream is heard over the PA. "Bodies" by Drowning Pool begins to play and when the chant ends and the real music hits out comes Felicia to a mixed reaction, they don't know whether to hate her or drool over her. She blows a mock kiss at the crowd before she gives them a huge "up yours" motion. Felicia then goes down to the ring taunting the fans as she passes.]

TUCK: "Making her way to the ring- she is the CWF Women's Champion… FELICIA!!!"

TAFF: "Well, here it is! The match to define all matches- the Good, the Bad and the Extremely Wrinkly!"

GAVl "That makes no sense at all, Taff!"

[DING! DING! DING!]

[Grandma starts off quickly, spearing Felicia down to the mat. She mounts her and begins punching the face of the Women's champ. Felicia muscles back, knocking Grandma to her side and rolling on top of her instead. Now Felicia smashes away at the helpless pensioner as the crowd pops big for this cat fighting. This tussling back and forth continues until Grandma succeeds in flipping Felicia over her head and across the ring. Grandma floors Felicia with a clothesline, then picks her up and snap mares her down, followed by a scoop slam. Grandma then goes for the cover…]

[..1..]

[..2..]

[..Kickout!]

GAV: "Close call there for the Women's champ!"

[Grandma picks up Felicia and whips her to the corner, then charges across the ring. Stephanie gets a foot up however, spinning Grandma around with the impact. She knocks Grandma down to the mat, then delivers a succession of vicious looking hair tosses around the ring. Grandma grabs her head and squeals in pain as Stephanie looks on merrily, seemingly getting pleasure from the pain she is causing her opponent.]

GAV: "Well, Grandma certainly looked to have the advantage earlier in this match, but I have to say, Felicia has made a smashing comeback! Brilliant!"

[With Faith lying vulnerably on the canvas, Felicia steps on her hair and grabs hold of her arms, pulling upwards with all her strength. Grandma screams out as Felicia literally tears the hair from her head! Whilst Grandma cradles her burning scalp, Felicia drops down for the cover…]

[..1..]

[..2..]

[..Kickout!]

[Felicia whips Grandma to the ropes now, and hits a monkey toss to send her crashing down to the mat. With Faith clearly in trouble, Stephanie aggressively drags her to her feet and measures her for a huge slap, but Grandma blocks Felicia's attack at the last moment, and counters with a jawbreaker! Felicia crumples to the canvas, and Grandma signals for the end!]

GAV: "Faith going for the Bingo Hall Buster here..."

TAFF: "Wait a minute... who's this?"

[The camera pans round to the entrance aisle, where we see Damian Ali running to the ring! The referee has his back turned and is checking on Felicia. Damian leaps up onto the ring apron and shoves Grandma right into the turnbuckle! Grandma hurtles crashes into the turnbuckle head first, then falls back in a heap on the canvas. As Damian hops off the apron and crouches down on the outside, Felicia slowly reaches across Grandma and covers her…]

[..1..]

[..2..]

[..3!]

[Damian quickly rolls into the ring, grabs Felicia and they hurry up the entrance ramp as "Bodies" begins to play. A dazed Grandma looks around in confusion as she tries to work out what hit her.]

TUCK: "The winner of this match... FELICIA!"

[Backstage at Redemption Reece and Acid are walking back towards her locker room. Reece met up with Acid a few minutes ago after Dan had walked off leaving her alone.]

ACID: "Thanks for walking back with me, Reece. I really appreciate the company."

REECE: "Not at all. Dan was out of line, as usual, by saying what he did. He's had more than enough opportunities to defeat Phil Leach for the title, but has he done it yet? NO!

ACID: "I guess..."

REECE: "Unlike Dan, I wouldn't want anything nasty to happen to you after what happened to Julia."

ACID: "Yeah? Well, thanks anyway. Hadn't you better be getting ready for your match tonight?"

REECE: "Good point, not that I need to do much preparation. Damian Ali is an overrated..."

[Suddenly Reece is atacke dfrom behind with a sledgehammer. Acid starts yelling at Dan to get off Reece. Dan keeps hitting Reece in the knee with the sledgehammer. Once Reece is on the floor, Dan adds a few kicks to the ribs for good measure before throwing the sledgehammer down. Dan then stares at Acid angrily. Acid gets in his face.]

ACID: "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TRYING TO PROVE? WHO THE HELL ARE YOU TRYING TO IMPRESS?"

DAN: "Who's your business partner Acid? Who's the guy you're sponsoring for the CWF Title? Him or me? You've got a lot of decision making to do, Acid... better get your thinking cap on."

[Dan walks off whilst Acid goes to see to Reece.]

Stone Cold Andy Morgan vs Clint Hill
Referee: Dennis Morgan

["Beautiful Creatures" hits. Clint Hill appears atop the entrance ramp.]

TUCK: "First, weighing 300 pounds,... CLINT HILL!"

[Hill strolls down to the ring, recieving quite a bit of heat. In the background a chant of "Stone Cold" is clearly audible. Hill mounts the ring steps and ducks between the ropes. He gives the top rope a few tugs, then bounces on it, before wandering over to one of the corners.]

TUCK: "And his opponent, weighing 251 pounds,... STONE COLD ANDY MORGAN!"

[The smashing of glass precedes the "Shaft" theme. The fans stand in unison, raising the roof for this living CWF legend. Andy himself comes jogging to the ring, dressed only in ring attire. He slides straight in, bounding up onto the four turnbuckles and raising his arms to the crowd.]

TAFF: "I think Clint Hill might be the man to end Stone Cold's winning run!"

GAV: "Well, it's true that Andy has had a harder time with some of his recent matches, but I don't think he'll give up until he gets his hands on that fantastic title belt!"

[The referee calls for the bell.]

TAFF: "Here we go!"

[The two men lock up. Andy comes out on top by applying a Hammerlock. Clint Hill reverses to an Arm Wringer. Andy counters, taking Hill down with a Hip Throw. Stone Cold hits an Elbow Drop, followed by a Recliner Pin:

One.

Kickout!]

GAV: "Easy escape by Hill!"

[Andy pulls Hill to his feet and whips him. Lou Thez Press! Andy lays lefts and rights into Clint's head. The ref breaks them up. Andy gets up and gives the ref the finger. He pulls Hill to his feet and aims a Shortarm Clothesline. Hill ducks! Counter Neckbreaker!]

TAFF: "Nice counter by Clint Hill!"

[He Legdrops Andy, then pulls him to his feet. Andy is drilled by a Brainbuster. Hill applies an Armbar.]

TAFF: "Andy could avoid a whole world of hurt if he just taps now!"

GAV: "I don't think Andy will give in so easily! He's awfully determined to win!"

[Indeed, Hill releases the hold, seeing Andy unwilling to tap out. He pulls Stone Cold to his feet and nails a Gordbuster. Hill covers:

One.

Two.

Andy powers out!]

TAFF: "That was tough! Andy almost didn't get out of that one!"

GAV: "Still a bit early to keep Andy Morgan down!"

[Hill pulls Andy to his feet, but Andy battles back. He blasts Hill to the ropes with some right hands. He whips to the other ropes, then flattens Clint with a Spinebuster. An Elbow Drop, then a Reverse Chinlock by Stone Cold.]

GAV: "Smashing! Andy is firmly in control at the moment!"

[Hill gets the rope. The hold is released. Andy whips Hill to the corner. Hill reverses! Andy is thrown against the turnbuckles. Hill hoists him up to sit on the ringpost. He climbs up and hooks the arm.]

TAFF: "Wow! What a move! Hill is going to squash Andy now!"

[Hill hits a devastating Superplex! He floats over and covers Andy:

One.

Two.

Thr- No! Andy just kicks out!]

GAV: "Incredible! How did Andy survive?!"

[Hill leaps to his feet, enraged. He shoves the ref and starts gesturing at Andy. The ref yells back, telling him it wasn't a three count. Meanwhile, Andy struggles to his feet.]

TAFF: "Look out! Clint! Turn around!"

[Hill turns around just as Andy aims a kick in the gut. Hill catches his foot! He spins Andy round and nails a Backdrop.]

GAV: "He missed the 'Stunner'! Things don't look good for Andy!"

[Somehow, Andy is on his feet again. Clint Hill grabs him by the head and hurls him over the ropes. The ref shouts at Hill for this, but Clint ignores it. Suddenly, there is a buzzing from the crowd. Upon the ramp, running to the ring, we see the spindly figure of Disco Stu.]

TAFF: "What the hell?! Who is that?!"

[Andy, Hill and the ref are all on the other side of the ring, so Stu ducks underneath and vanishes from sight. Meanwhile, Clint Hill gives Andy a Snake-eyes on the security barrier. He drags the dazed Stone Cold up and rolls him into the ring again. The ref checks on Andy, and, before Hill can enter the ring, Disco Stu reappears. He comes from beneath the ring, only a few feet away from Hill. Wielding a steel pipe, Stu blasts Hill on the back of the head. The blow knocks Hill forward, such that he actually rolls under the bottom rope. Stu ducks from sight once more.]

TAFF: "What a brutal assault by Disco Stu!"

GAV: "Amazing! Why is he helping Andy?!"

[In the ring, Andy finds his feet. He pulls Hill onto a vertical base, gives him the finger, then boots him in the stomach.]

GAV: "Fantastic! Andy connects with a superb 'Stunner'! It's all over now!"

[Andy covers Hill:

One.

Two.

Three! "Shaft" hits the PA.]

GAV: "It was close, but that's one more win for Stone Cold Andy Morgan!"

[Stu emerges again, this time entering the ring. He confronts Andy. The two men stare at one another for a few seconds, then Andy motions for a couple of beers. He throws one to Stu, then cracks open his own can. Andy holds it up in front of the other man, waiting. After a moment struggling to overpower the ring pull, Stu's can collides with Andy's, sending up a spray of foam. Andy chugs his beer, wasting none. Stu sips his slowly. The two men leave the ring together and wander up the ramp, leaving the still form of Clint Hill beaten in the ring.]

TAFF: "That cheating scum!"

GAV: "By fair means, or foul, Andy is the winner! I think we just saw the start of a new partnership here!"

MCMARTYN: “Excellent! Excellent!”

[The CWF Chairman laughs loudly as he sits in his office watching a replay of the attack on Kyle Reece. Standing near by are Damian Ali and Andrew McMartyn. Mr McMartyn clasps his hands together and smiles broadly.]

MCMARTYN: “With Mr Reece just having received such a brutal beating, I see little hope of him making it to the ring tonight … this bodes very well, gentlemen.”

ANDREW: “Pah! If that loser had showed his ugly face in the ring tonight, I would have made sure he wouldn’t get to the ring for Tuesday night, either! Why the Hell does HE get a title shot anyway?! What about me? Don’t I deserve one?!”

[The Chairman sighs heavily.]

MCMARTYN: “Why, Andrew? Because that stupid little woman has decided to let her ovaries do the thinking for her, not her mind. A very unwise way to do business …”

[Andrew McMartyn hops around a little and snorts indignantly at the mention of his least favourite person.]

ANDREW: “Stupid dog! Everyone knows letting your private life rule your career is a dumb idea! She should stop thinking with her ovaries and think with the three braincells she actually has! Now, where’s Natasha? I need my pre match rub down …”

[Andrew wanders off out of the room, his father shooting a despairing gaze towards him as he leaves. Damian Ali makes to exit also, but slowly turns to face the CWF President before he does.]

DAMIAN: “Don’t sweat, Mr McMartyn. Tonight Phil Leach is going to be cut off, stranded, separated from the pack. And guess what? That’ll only make it easier for me and your son to take him apart – piece… by… piece.

[Damian walks out of the room, leaving a smiling Mr McMartyn in anticipation of the main event.]

Phil ‘The Man’ Leach & Kyle Reece vs Andrew McMartyn & Damian Ali
Referee: Adrian Davies

TUCK: “The following match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first …”

GAV: “This should be a fantastic match, but the question on everyone’s lips is, will Kyle Reece be able to compete tonight?”

[With Puddle of Mudd’s “Control” roaring in the background, Andrew McMartyn and Damian Ali make their way to the ring, accompanied by Felicia and Natasha. The four make their way down the ramp way and climb into the ring, the fans booing wildly as a greeting.]

TUCK: “Introducing first, the team of the CWF Hardcore Champion DAMIAN ALI and ANDREW MCMARTYN!”

[The booing fades as “Fuel” starts to play and a big pop goes off in the arena.]

TAFF: “Looks like this lovestruck idiot is gonna make his way out here after all!”

[The arena lighting dips as all eyes turn to the entrance stage. The Metallica song continues to play but there is still no sign of Kyle Reece, who fails to make an appearance. The music now fades out as the crowd boos in disappointment. In the ring, Andrew McMartyn and Damian Ali smile smugly.]

GAV: “Looks like Kyle Reece isn’t going to be a part of this thing after all!”

[“It’s My Life” suddenly hits and the building erupts into a chorus of cheering. A determined Phil Leach appears at the top of the entrance ramp with his title belt over his shoulder. The Gentleman Pimp heads for the ring and climbs in, holding aloft his CWF Championship before stripping out of his entrance attire and handing the gold over to senior official Adrian Davies. On the opposite side of the ring, Ali and McMartyn huddle and talk strategy.]

TAFF: “Phil better pray for all he’s worth; Andrew McMartyn and Damian Ali are going to tear him apart!”

[The bell rings and Phil and Andrew square off, with Damian Ali heading to his corner to watch and wait. The two CWF stalwarts circle one another then lock up. Andrew traps Phil in a side headlock, but the CWF Champion hurls him to the ropes, leapfrogging the running Andrew then side stepping him on the return. Phil Leach looks for a big powerslam but the speedy McMartyn slides through his legs and under him, then rolls to the outside of the ring. Phil Leach taunts his foe to climb back in, which Andrew duly does, tagging in Damian Ali in the process.]

GAV: “Can the CWF Champion hold his own against TWO men?”

[The Philadelphia native rushes towards the CWF Champion and the two trade blows, Ali coming off the stronger and driving The Gentleman Pimp backwards. Phil quickly recovers and blasts his foe with a flurry of chops, then an Irish Whip. Phil aims for a hard Clothesline but Ali ducks, planting the Champ into the mat with a hard Neckbreaker. Ali slams Phil to the mat then climbs to the second rope, drilling his opponent with a short range Elbow Drop. The Hardcore Champion covers- 1 … 2 … Kickout.]

GAV: “Brilliant! The fans are really behind Phil Leach here!”

TAFF: “Yeah, but will these idiots be enough?”

[Ali goes to scoop ‘The Man’ up, but Phil comes back with some brawling punches. Damian takes control back with a hard knee strike then an even harder Suplex. The Hardcore Champion drags his opponent up and delivers a big Pump Handle Slam, then arrogantly taunts before the crowd, Felicia applauding from ringside. Behind him, Phil Leach nips up and sends Ali reeling back with a big “Swede”. He drives the Hardcore Champion into the corner and unloads with a series of chops. Phil is pummelling Ali when Andrew races and blasts him from behind, knocking ‘The Man’ off his tag team partner before landing a Full Nelson Face Slam. McMartyn motions to Ali to make the pin- 1 … 2 … Kickout by Phil Leach.]

TAFF: “See- THAT’S where the two-on-one advantage comes in handy!”

[Andrew and Damian angrily hoist their victim up and deliver a devastating Double Spinebuster. Ali covers again- 1… 2 … Kickout again! Frustrated somewhat, the Hardcore Champ savagely kicks away at Phil’s head, then pulls him up for another Suplex. Damian Ali intertwines the legs and locks on an Indian Death Lock, prompting Phil to writhe in pain on the mat and Andrew McMartyn to applaud gleefully from the ring apron. The CWF Champion refuses to tap out, so Ali makes the tag to his partner and the duo double team him with vicious stomping until referee Adrian Davies herds the Hardcore Champion back into his corner. Andrew yanks Phil to his feet and delivers a Russian Leg Sweep. He follows up with an STO… 1 … 2 … Kickout. McMartyn picks Phil Leach up for yet more punishment, but Phil elbows him in the stomach and goes for an Irish Whip. Andrew counters and sends Phil to the ropes, slamming him down to the mat with a vicious Spinebuster. A big boo goes up as Andrew skips to the head of his opponent and cockily kicks his arm over in preparation.]

TAFF: “Hey hey! You know what’s coming next!”

[Andrew tosses away an elbow pad and signals for ‘The Corporate Elbow’. The juvenile McMartyn sprints to one set of ropes before hopping over the prone Phil, then bounds to the other side of the ring. As Andrew looks to drop his patented Elbow, Phil rolls out of the way and his opponent crashes to the mat. Andrew scrambles up only to be met with one Pimp Clothesline- two! Three! The CWF Owner is repeatedly knocked down but wobbles to his feet yet again, only to be hoisted up ready for a Pimp Drop! Phil cradles Andrew around his shoulders, but Damian Ali rushes in and attacks him, allowing Andrew to slide off to safety. As Adrian Davies removes Ali again, Andrew McMartyn nails the CWF Champion with a Low Blow then Schoolboys him- 1 … 2 … NO! Phil just kicks out in time!]

GAV: “Phil has fantastic stamina! What sort of training does he do to get so much?!”

[Somewhat irritated now, Andrew smashes Phil’s head into a turnbuckle and tags in Damian Ali. McMartyn holds Phil open for his partner to deliver a side splitting Martial Arts Kick to the stomach, causing ‘The Man’ to double up in pain. Andrew steps out as Ali looks to continue the torture on their opponent. He drags Phil up and Irish whips him into the ropes. As Phil comes back, Andrew attempts a Spinning Roundhouse kick, but misses as Phil rolls out of the way. Ali lands on his back as Phil mocks him jovially, before hitting Andrew McMartyn with a massive “Swede”, knocking him off the apron!]

TAFF: “Hey! That was totally uncalled for!!”

[The Hardcore Champion glares angrily at the laughing Pimp, and swings a wild punch towards him. NO! Phil dodges! The CWF Champion takes his opponent by surprise and scoops him up- PIMP DROP! The crowd roars as Phil makes the cover- 1 … 2 … NO! Andrew McMartyn breaks up the pinfall at the very, very last second. Phil is dragged up and Andrew fires off a flurry of punches in his direction. Phil parries some of the blows and fights back furiously, while meanwhile Damian Ali rolls to the outside. Phil beats back Andrew and Clotheslines him over the top rope and all the way to the arena floor, but suddenly Felicia jumps up onto the ring apron and begins screaming at the referee. With the official turned away from the action, Damian Ali re-enters the ring, armed with a steel chair!]

GAV: “Look out Phil!”

[CRACK! Ali slams the weapon into the spine of the Champion, knocking him to the mat. The Hardcore Champion stands over his victim with chair held aloft, but suddenly some familiar music begins to blare over the PA system- “Real American”! The crowd explodes into cheering- it’s ‘The Huckster’ Bob Jones!!! The returning CWF great marches down to the ring and climbs onto the apron, motioning Phil for the tag! Damian Ali has stopped in surprise, but by the time he snaps out of it time has run out- Phil Leach has dived past him and tagged in ‘The Huckster’!]

TAFF: “What the Hell is going on here?! This fossil isn’t in the match! Where the Hell did he come from?!”

GAV: “Smashing! ‘The Huckster’ has returned to come to the aide of his good friend Phil ‘The Man’ Leach! Brilliant!”

[The masses are cheering loudly as Bob Jones meets Damian Ali with three big punches and a Clothesline. Amazed at what he sees, Andrew McMartyn rushes into the ring and charges ‘The Huckster’, who catches his attack and flings him back powerfully across the ring. Andrew is slung into the turnbuckle and crashes to the ground, but behind Bob Jones Damian Ali is up, and is holding the steel chair! CRACK! The Hardcore Champion waffles the veteran with the weapon, but the chair has no effect! ‘The Huckster’ angrily swats the chair aside like a piece of cardboard and flexes his muscles. A frantic Ali swings at him, but Bob Jones blocks the attack and waves a reprimanding finger.]

TAFF: “Oh no! He’s HUCKING UP!!!”

[The Huckster blasts Ali with three huge punches, then whips him to the ropes- Big Boot! Legdrop! The Huckster just destroyed Damian Ali! He tags in a rejuvenated Phil Leach who crouches in wait for the wounded Ali. The Hardcore Champion groggily clambers to his feet- and is swiftly dealt the PIMP DROP! The Huckster tosses Andrew McMartyn out of the ring as Phil makes the cover- 1 … … 2 … … 3!!! “It’s My Life” begins to play- Phil Leach and his substitute partner have done it! The crowd explodes as the duo raises each other’s hands in victory.]

TUCK: “Here are your winners- THE HUCKSTER BOB JONES AND PHIL THE MAN LEACH!!!!”

GAV: “Spectacular!!”

[Outside the ring, Felicia glares angrily up at the winners as a dazed Ali attempts to recover from the effects of the Pimp Drop. Andrew lies on the arena floor clutching his head as Natasha looks around helplessly. The fans give the winning team a rousing ovation as Thursday Night Redemption goes off the air, fading out on the victorious warriors celebrating their hard-fought triumph …]