"Natural Born Killers" starts playing and the crowd gives a mixed reaction as the Commissioner, New Jack makes his way to the ring, surrounded by about a couple dozen security guards. New Jack, we understand, has a special announcement for the NAWA World Title Match at Gold Rush. New Jack has the microphone.
New Jack: Last week, my first night as Commissioner and I must say, that was some crazy shit last week but certain wrestlers did not heed my warnings, and dawg, that ain't on. I warned Ron Waterman, the NAWA World Champion, that there would be consequences if he interfered in Teddy Hart's match and he decided to ignore me, so let me tell you something, he is going to face the consequences of the actions that he did. So, let me call out the NAWA World Champion, so we can get this shit straightened out. So Waterman, get the fuck out to the ring so I can tell you what your plans for Gold Rush will be when you put that NAWA World Title on the line.
New Jack pauses before "The Unforgiven" by Metallica plays and out comes Ron Waterman in an NAWA T-Shirt with his wrestling gear underneath it, as he is going to compete later tonight on Glory. Waterman steps into the ring and stares a hole into the Commissioner with his arms folded.
New Jack: Now, Waterman, I warned ya. Last week, you decided to get your revenge on Teddy Hart outside of the context of an actual wrestling match and let me lay it on you, that shit doesn't fly. Issues under my watch take place in the ring, one on one, for the entire world to see. It seems that you do want that match with Teddy Hart and I am going to grant you that. It will be you vs Teddy Hart for the NAWA World Title at Gold Rush.
Waterman smirks as he cracks his knuckles. The crowd gives a bit of a pop for that one, as they cannot wait for Waterman to get his hands on Teddy Hart and Hart will have nowhere to run at Gold Rush.
New Jack: Howevah, let me tell you, that there is one catch. This match ain't coming without a price after the act you pulled last week, by attempting to whack Teddy Hart after I told you not too so I am going to call Teddy Hart out for the second part of this little thing.
"Take My Breath Away" by Berlin starts up and plays for a minute before Teddy Hart comes out with about eight riot cops, who appeared to be armed with tranquilzer dart guns. Teddy Hart has his usual three piece suit look with slick backed hair and sunglasses, with the NAWA Cruiserweight Title Belt draped over his shoulder. The remaining three members of the Hart Foundation, the Next Generation are wearing normal t-shirts and jeans, showing their lower status then Teddy Hart.
New Jack: Good, you have arrived but didcha half to bring the riot cops with guns on them. Really, dawg, this is a fucking family show, we don't need to have our younger viewers get the wrong ideas.
Teddy Hart: New Jack, the tranquilizer guns are here to protect Waterhead from myself. If he stays int he ring and does not idiotically attempt to attack me, they need not be used. If he doesn't attack me, he won't be put down like an animal, althrough that might not be true much of a stretch. Now, I must thank you for finally giving me my chance to achieve my divine right and become NAWA World Champion.
New Jack: Yes, indeed, Mr. Hart, you have earned that title shot by several impressive victories recently and Ron Waterman has been petioning for the right to, I believe his words were, "tear your head off your shoulders and shove it up your ass" for many weeks but you see, do to the fact that Mr. Waterman tries to back jump ya last week, I am going to level with you. You get to pick the stipulations for the NAWA World Title Match at Gold Rush.
Boos for that as Teddy Hart has a smirk on his face.
Teddy Hart: A very interesting thing too. I mean, Waterhead bungled this up himself, dragging his knuckles out to the ring last week and attempting to get a piece of the greatest sports entertainer ever but let me see. Cage Match perhaps, no our ape like friend might find himself at home in a steel cage. How about a Ladder Match? No, not interesting enough, plus it would be a one man show, as I would have to have that match with the ladder, due to the so called champion being confused at the complex concept of climbing the ladder and grabbing the belt. A Submission Match. No, that would really be like taking candy from a dead baby, as I knew more submission moves than this baboon does now before I could walk. I've got it...
Teddy Hart pauses for dramatic effect as the crowd boos.
Teddy Hart: A Gauntlet Match. Ron Waterman against all four members of the Hart Foundation, the Next Generation in succession, with myself at the very end of course, because naturally you need to save the best for last. If Waterhead managed to pin anyone in this match, he moves onto the next man but if he loses at any time, I become the NAWA World Champion. Now how do you like that for a match stipulation.
New Jack looks a little taken back by that match stipulation but he nods his head before putting the microphone back up.
New Jack: Okay, Hart. You get that stipulation, but this will be your only chance at the NAWA World Title, so you betta make that shit count. Now, onto your consequences for your actions last week, the one's where you paid off Christopher Daniels to have Sacrifice attempt to injure Tony Mamaluke.
Teddy Hart quickly goes pale and interrupts.
Teddy Hart: I'm afraid I don't really know what you are talking about. That wasn't me. It isn't my fault that Christopher Daniels attempted to have Sacrifice injure...
New Jack: Shut the fuck up, Hart. These rules go for everyone, whether you like it or fucking not. So listen up, next week, you will be putting that Cruiserweight Championship on the line, in the ring in the main event. Your opponent will be the man you attempted to have the Archangels of Anarchy injure last week, that would be Tony Mamaluke.
Pop for that one as Teddy Hart takes off his sunglasses, angrily throwing them down and stomping his feet.
Teddy Hart: No way. No way in hell. Mamaluke is truely below my notice. He cannot match up to me. The fact that you are giving a choke artist like that another title shot to blow is laughable. How many title shots has he blew in the last two years? Six, seven, at least. How many matches did it take me to win the Cruiserweight Title? One and it will take me the same amount to win that NAWA World Title as well. I refuse to wrestle such a meaningless match and if you press the issue any more, you will be hearing from my attorneys.
New Jack: Hart, yo cracka ass attorneys ain't gonna stop me from making that match next week and to make things even, one on one, The Hart Foundation, the Next Generation is banned from ringside and Ron Waterman, you are also banned from ringside to ensure that this match is a fair one on one match. Also, before you get any ideas, to call up any of your buddies, Teddy Hart. The Archangels of Anarchy are also banned from ringside. I have spoken and that is my final word. Good day gentlemen.
"Natural Born Killers" plays as the announcers talk about this. We fade to a
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In the Lockeroom Area, Earlier Tonight.
We are outside the Backyard Dudes lockeroom when a stereotypical Mexican looking guy is delivering a cart full of burittos but he is stopped by the French Revolution. The French Revolution beat up the stereotypical Mexican guy and eat the burittos, just to be evil and French. The French Revolution run off as the Backyard Dudes open the lockeroom door(sharp eyed fans can see Ricky Ricardo looking catatonic in the background). F.R.E.D and the stereotypical Mexican guy have a conversation in spanish as the stereotypical Mexican pulls a box labeled "Exlax" from his pocket. Twizted Youth grabs the "Exlax" box and opens it up, stuffing the "Exlax" in his mouth, eating it. F.R.E.D gives him a disgusted look as we fade out.
The Backyard Dudes(Fernado Romero Entonio Dominic and Twizted Youth)(w/a catatonic Ricky Ricardo) vs the French Revolution(Lord Napoleon and Jacques Strap)(w/a heavily bandaged Pierre Marquette, despite the fact that he only has a crushed larynx and his throat is the only part of his body not taped) in the latest match in this never ending saga. Joined at the bell. Another classic between these two great tag teams. Of course, it would be even better if the moves hit, but beggers can't be choosy. To add to your viewing pleasure, Twizted Youth has consumed an entire box of "Exlax" and the French Revolution appear to be smelling something nasty after each offensive move. A critic may say that this feud has sunk to a new lew. After what seems to be about five hours, give or take about four hours and fifty six minutes, the Mexican food kicks in and the French Revolution runs to the back to use the facilities. The "exlax" overcomes Twizted Youth and he joins them. And F.R.E.D knocks himself by tripping over the edge of the ring apron and falling facefirst on the floor. The referee(who looks absolutely thrilled to be there), makes the fastest ten count on record and this feud will continue. Everyone celebrate. Yay.
The French Revolution (Jacques Strap and Lord Napoleon) and The Backyard Dudes (Fernando Romero Entonio Dominic and Twizted Youth) battled to a double countout in 0:04:05. Rating: -** 3/4
We are just going to pretend that match never happened and go onto the next match. This match is a qualifying match in the Gold Rush tournament. The fifth of eight to be exact. "Going Under" plays and the crowd gives a pretty good pop as Norman Smiley makes his way down to the ring. Norman Smiley is one of the most longest serving stars in the New Age Wrestling Alliance, he has been here since day one and tonight he has a chance to move into the Gold Rush Tournament. Smiley plays the crowd a little bit but we see the Chosen One watching sinisterly from the ramp. The Chosen One has a bone to pick with Norman Smiley, due to Norman hiding in that casket two weeks ago and attacking the Chosen One, after the Chosen One declared their issue completed.
"In the End" by Linkin Park plays and the crowd boos as one third of the Triumvirate in Jerry Lynn comes out. The NAWA Television Champion is going to compete as part of this Gold Rush Tournament Qualifying matches. Smiley and Lynn have had their battles in the New Age Wrestling Alliance, most recently at the End of Days 2003 when Lynn defeated Smiley to capture the NAWA International Title. Lynn takes off the Television Title Belt as the bell rings kicking off this Gold Rush Qualifying Match
Gold Rush Qualifying Match: Norman Smiley vs Jerry Lynn
Lock up and Norman hiptosses Lynn to the canvas. Norman batters Lynn with a pair of European Uppercuts and grabs him around the head. Snap mare brings Lynn down to the canvas and Norman backs off, ramming a knee to the back of the head. Norman lifts up Lynn and shoves him into the corner, before battering him with a chop. Another chop and a third chop. Norman whips Lynn into the ropes and clothesline from Norman is ducked but not a leaping knee to the chest. Norman grabs Lynn in a half nelson and rolls him to the canvas, scoring a quick one count. Norman kicks Lynn and trips up Lynn, before grabbing the legs and flipping into a jack-knife cradle. Another one count. Norman grabs Lynn and wrings the arm, before battering Lynn with chops and wrapping the legs around Lynn, rolling to the canvas with a bodyscissors cradle. This time Norman gets a two count.
Norman is trying to get a quick pin and Lynn thumbs Norman in the eye and scoops him up but Norman counters with a small package. Another two count and Norman batters Lynn with some chops before ducking under and fireman's carry flips Lynn to the canvas. Norman grips the arm of Lynn and bends his elbow back in an arm grapevine before sliding over and holding the other arm down for an attempted pin. Another two count. Lynn is lifted up and knee. Norman goes for a double underhook suplex but Lynn counters with a back drop. Lynn leaps at Norman and dropkick sends Norman flying into the corner. Lynn hooks Norman in an inverted facelock and wrenches the neck before letting go and pulling Norman into a short clothesline. Lynn drops a leg onto the throat of Norman, attempting to work over the neck to set up Norman for the Cradle Piledriver.
Lynn lifts up Norman and elbow rammed across the back of the head. Another elbow and Lynn whips Norman into the corner. Norman collides headfirst into the corner and Lynn grips Norman around the head, before snapping him down with a reverse neckbreaker. Lynn backs off and knee driven down across the chest. Lynn grips Norman and figure four sleeper. Norman struggles against the grip of Lynn as the crowd is getting behind Norman slightly but Lynn breaks the hold and rolls Norman over. Lynn backs off and elbow driven across the back of the head. Lynn lifts up Norman and hooks him. Lynn lifts up Norman before planting him down with a delayed brain buster. Lynn rolls Norman over and to the outside. Leap in and springboard legdrop down across the back of the head. A cover and another two count.
Lynn batters Norman with stomps and lifts him up. Waistlock grip but Norman fights it and ROLLING PRAWN HOLD DELIVERED TO JERRY LYNN. Two count from Norman. Norman nearly pulled one out and Lynn catches him with a leg lariat before lifting up Norman. Lynn puts Norman in a facelock and swinging neckbreaker brings Norman down. Lynn climbs to the top rope. Lynn is on the top rope and he leaps off as Norman gets up. MISSILE DROPKICK TAKES NORMAN DOWN. Lynn gives the signal. Cradle Piledriver is coming up. Lynn lifts up Norman and a knee to the face. Elbow to the back of the head and cradle set up but NORMAN TRIPS UP LYNN. Norman rocks back and catapault sends Lynn into the corner. Norman hooks Lynn around in a waistlock and German Suplex. Norman hangs onto the bridge for the cover but only scores a two count.
Norman lifts up Lynn and chops away at him before whipping Lynn into the ropes. Leaping kneelift takes Lynn down. Norman waits on Lynn, scooping him up before bringing him down with a spinning bodyslam. Norman gives the signal and goes for the Norman Conquest but Lynn is quickly in the ropes, so the hold must be broken. Norman pounds away at Lynn, chops away at him and whip into the ropes. Norman leaps at Lynn with a running jumping forearm smash but Lynn ducks and NORMAN HANGS HIMSELF UP ON THE TOP ROPE. Norman staggers back, clutching his throat and Lynn forearms Norman in the face, doubling him over before setting up the cradle hook. Hoist up and CRADLE PILIEDRIVER BRINGS NORMAN INTO THE CANVAS. Lynn makes the cover to score the pin and advance into the Gold Rush Tournament.
[Gold Rush Tournament]: Jerry Lynn pinned Norman Smiley with the Cradle Piledriver in 0:08:40. Rating: *** 1/4
The Chosen One walks off from his balcony seat as Jerry Lynn has his hand raised into the air. Lynn takes the Television Title Belt and drapes it over his shoulder. Meanwhile we have a situation in the Commissioner's Office, involving Hi Tech and Johnny Excaliber. Let's go there.
We cut back to New Jack's ghetto looking office and New Jack is looking a little miffed at the fact that Hi Tech and Johnny Excalibur.
New Jack: So you fools come a flying out of the sky, in some kind of vortex or whatever, some crazy shit like that, disrupting my paperwork.
Said paperwork is shown, as New Jack appears to have been playing solitaire in his office, as the cards are half scattered.
New Jack: I should call for security but let's here what excuse ya got for me, but if it ain't a good one, I am going to add another justifiable homicide to my record.
Excaliber looks a little freaked out at New Jack.
Excaliber: My kind sir, we escaped the corrupt establishment back in my home country, and found a way here. I must say, this is a most strange place, it is almost like it is from another time, or something like that, but that cannot be quite so. Mr. Hi Tech appeared out of nowhere and outfitted me with a plausible way to escape my captors. I must ask for asylum on your strange land, if you could be so kind to give us that honor. We would be forever in your debt.
New Jack: You want a contract here in the New Age Wrestling Alliance, is that's what you are trying to get at, dawg?
Excaliber: If you could be so kind, as to offer us a place, oh noble ruler of this, what land did you call this. The New Age Wrestling Alliance? My, what a strange name, for perhaps a strange kingdom.
Hi Tech nods and mimes something.
Excaliber: My friend has take up a very interesting point. We are willing to do any amount of labor for asylum in your world, if can just protect us from prosecution.
New Jack: All right, I'll level with ya, as I do in fact know what it is like to be on the wrong side of the law. I must say, that your job will be a rewarding one and if you work hard, and don't annoy people too much, you will soon be cleaning up.
Exaliber: Excellent. It could be fine to be well groomed, if you know what.
New Jack: From now on, you ain't have to worry about being bothered, as you will have a place in this company. I, as NAWA Commissioner, would like to welcome you as the new NAWA janitors. There should be a broom, a mop, and a bucket in that closet across the hallway. Now, perhaps we may have an opening for you on the NAWA roster, if you clean up well enough.
Excaliber nods, looking delighted as Hi Tech looks a bit disgusted and attempts to let his medeval friend know that this is not such a good thing but Excaliber pays him no mind as we fade to a
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"Iron Man" plays and the crowd gives a mixed reaction, as Vince Russo leads out the team of Chris Sabin and Matt Bentley for the match that was supposed to happen last week but is now going to happen this week. They will team up to face Teddy Hart and Jack Evans tonight in tag team action. And Russo is calling for the microphone, this should be interesting.
Russo: All right, last week, Ron Waterman attacked us, but we will overlook that, because Ron Waterman is not our true objective at this point. Maybe some point down the road but not right now. Our true objective is the NAWA Cruiserweight Championship and the NAWA Tag Team Titles, which are held by the Hart Foundation, the Next Generation. Let us start with that Cruiserweight Title. Teddy Hart, I must say, you have held that belt for quite some time. Nine months to be the champion in sports entertainment is a long time but the fans want a change, someone new and dynamic on the Cruiserweight throne and I have the man right behind me. The man is of course, Chris Sabin. Listen to me, Hart, sooner or later, you will learn to Hail Sabin as he takes your Cruiserweight Title. Also, your buddies Petey Williams and Johnny Devine better listen up, because Bentley and Sabin are coming for their tag team belts as well. You will learn, Teddy Hart and the Hart Foundation, the Next Generation to Hail Sabin and Hail Bentley. There are no swerves attached, this is the honest truth from the mouth of Vince Russo. Sports Entertainment demands Chris Sabin face Teddy Hart for the NAWA Cruiserweight Title and Sabin will relieve Teddy Hart of that title. You have got to take that to the bank.
Russo drops the microphone. Russo wants Teddy Hart vs Chris Sabin made for the NAWA Cruiserweight Title for sometime down the the line but Russo is overlooking the possibility that Tony Mamaluke may be the Cruiserweight Champion after next week. No matter what happens, the Cruiserweight Division in the NAWA should heat up in the next couple of months. "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin plays and out comes Jack Evans and Teddy Hart. Evans is dressed to wrestle, but Teddy Hart is still in that three piece suit, as he appears not to be taking this match seriously. That could be a mistake, as Sabin and Bentley are a very dangerous tag team. Teddy Hart looks bored as he enters the ring and hands the NAWA Cruiserweight Title Belt to the referee, who in turn hands it to the timekeeper. The bell rings and this tag team match is underway.
Jack Evans and Teddy Hart vs Chris Sabin and Matt Bentley(w/Vince Russo) Evans starts out with Bentley with Bentley slapping Evans in the mouth and Evans responding with some punches before whipping Bentley into the ropes. Evans leaps up and spinning headscissors flips Bentley down. Teddy Hart looks unimpressed as Evans grabs the arm and pulls Bentley in with a knee to the midsection. Evans backs off and another knee before grabbing Bentley by the arm and flipping him down to his back with an armdrag. Evans lifts up Bentley and whip into the ropes. Leapfrog over Bentley and kicks. Evans grabs Bentley in a wristlock and runs up the buckles, before taking down Bentley with a rope walk Frankensteiner. Evans walks over, wanting a tag but Teddy Hart waves him off and Bentley uses this to cheapshot Evans from behind. Bentley hooks Evans in waistlock and belly to back suplex brings Evans down onto the back of his head.
Bentley walks over and tag to Chris Sabin. Sabin and Bentley hook Evans and bring him down with a double suplex, as Vince Russo cheerleads at ringside. Sabin backs up and knee driven down across the chest. Hoisted up as Evans and Sabin batters him with punches before sending Evans into the ropes. Sabin delivers a tilt a whirl into a suplex. Evans is dumped onto his face and Sabin rolls over Evans, making the cover and hooking the leg but only scoring a two count. Sabin lifts up Evans and tag to Bentley. Sabin holds Evans so Bentley can batter him with forearms. Irish whip into the ropes and Running Jumping Forearm Smash. Teddy Hart leaps off the ring apron and starts walking towards the back, grabbing the Cruiserweight Title Belt. Where the hell is he going? Bentley has Evans in an abdominal stretch and he works over Evans.
Bentley pounds away at Evans some more after releasing the hold before breaking and lifting up Evans for a suplex. Tag to Sabin. Sabin and Bentley drive down Evans with a vertical suplex/cross body combo. Evans has been planted into the canvas as Teddy Hart returns with a sandwhich and a drink. He left the match just to get something to eat! Sabin whips Evans into the ropes and Sabin delivers a knee to the midsection but when he goes for a power bomb, Evans counters with a Swinging DDT. Evans crawls over for the tag but Teddy Hart is too busy taking a drink, to take notice and this allows Sabin to tag in Bentley. Bentley enters the ring and measures Evans. SUPERKICK KNOCKS EVANS FOR A LOOP! Bentley walks over and makes the tag to Sabin. Sabin steps into the ring and stomps Evans before hoisting him up. CRADLE SHOCK BRINGS EVANS DOWN INTO THE MAT! Sabin covers, hooking the leg, and scoring the pin, with Teddy Hart making no attempt to make the save!
Chris Sabin and Matt Bentley defeated Jack Evans and Teddy Hart when C. Sabin pinned J. Evans with the Cradle Shock in 0:07:34. Rating: ** 3/4
Evans is down and Sabin and Bentley celebrate the win. Teddy Hart steps into the ring to survey the damage and BENTLEY CLOCKS HIM WITH A SUPERKICK! Teddy Hart goes down, he got cheapshotted by Bentley. The crowd cheers, because let's face it, he just attacked Teddy Hart. Sabin lifts up Teddy Hart and hoists him on his shoulders. CRADLE SHOCK BRINGS TEDDY HART DOWN. Sabin grabs the Cruiserweight Title Belt and parades around with it for about a minute before dumping it on the chest of Teddy Hart. Sabin and Bentley have just taken out the Cruiserweight Champion. That's what he gets for not taking someone seriously! Teddy Hart may have a new threat for his championship in "The Future" Chris Sabin.
Backstage:
Ron Waterman is preparing for his match later tonight, when his tag team partner, for tonight, Raven, walks up to him.
Raven: Strange allies drawn together for a common goal. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, some say. That would be the natural order of things, but tonight, Ron Waterman, we have been forced by the powers to be to join forces and take on the Archangels of Anarchy. Make no mistake about it, we have allied before, back in the days of the Disco Inferno regime last Spring and Summer, but this is for a different goal. A much more corrupt force and while I don't trust anyone in this company, I am willing to dance with the devil to get my hands on Christopher Daniels or any of his minions, to make him suffer for the sins that he is incurred upon me. His day of reckoning will be at hand, but yours, Ron Waterman, it has yet to begun.
Waterman gives Raven a cold look as Raven's eyes flicker to the NAWA World Title Belt that is sitting on the bench of Waterman's lockeroom.
Raven: Twice, that belt has been in my possession. Twice, it has been taken from me. The last time, I was too injured to defend my destiny and that thought has been eating up my insides like a corrosive acid. You shold know, Waterman, you were the one who stepped up to take advantage of the vacancy, left by my injury. However, this will not meant to be long because after I claim victory in the Gold Rush Tournament, for the moment my sights will be set on that NAWA World Title. Whether you or Teddy Hart walk out with that belt after the 30th of May, your date with destiny will take place and it may not be an encounter you will survice. Tonight, we may enter the ring as allies, striving for a common goal but perhaps at a later date, we will enter the ring as mortal enemies fighting over that same honor, that same destiny, that NAWA World Title. Quoth the Raven, nevermore.
Raven walks off as Waterman just shrugs his shoulders and goes back to his stretching. Tonight, Raven and Ron Waterman against Armageddon and Destruction but up next, a Triple Threat Match for the NAWA International Title involving Champion Miles Stylish, CM Punk, and AJ Styles.
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"A Call for Blood" by Hatebreed plays and the crowd boos as CM Punk comes out. Punk has a chance to win his first belt in the NAWA, as he faces off against AJ Styles and Miles Stylish in this Triple Threat Match for the International Title. Punk steps into the ring and looks ready for action.
"Phenominal" plays and AJ STYLES RUSHES OUT TO THE RING. Styles leaps to the middle of the top rope and springboard dropkick to CM Punk. AJ Styles pounds away at Punk but Punk quickly goes to the outside. Styles has been screwed out of a few recent victories from Punk and he wants revenge. Most recently, Punk screwed Styles out of the Television Title at Reality Check. Styles tells Punk to bring it but Punk refuses to enter the ring.
"Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top plays and out comes Miles Stylish. Stylish has the International Title Belt around his waist and quite a few boos as he poses in a cocky manner before stepping into the ring and removing the belt. The bell rings and this match is underway.
NAWA International Title Match: AJ Styles vs CM Punk vs Miles Stylish(c)
Styles wants a piece of Punk but Stylish attacks Styles from behind and batters him with a pair of elbows. Stylish whips Styles into the ropes and goes for a back elbow smash but Styles ducks and flipping dropkick brings the champion down. Styles lifts up Stylish and a pair of forearms across the chest but Punk enters the ring and double axe handle to the back of the head. Punk pounds away at Styles and jawbreaker brings Styles down. Punk lifts up Styles and knee to the back. Punk whips Styles into the ropes and back elbow brings Styles down. Punk lifts up Styles and sets him up for a suplex but Styles blocks it and Stylish leaps at Punk, taking him down with a leg lariat. Stylish pounds away at Punk before turning his attention to Styles and blasting him with chops. Stylish whips Styles into the corner. Stylish charges in but Styles gets both feet up into the face. Styles rushes Stylish and running elbow smash knocks the International Champion to his back.
Styles lifts up Stylish and a pair of knees to the chest. Hook and vertical suplex lift up into a neckbreaker. Styles leaps off to the second rope and twisting cross body to Punk as he gets up to his feet. Styles makes the cover on Punk but only a two count. Styles lifts up Punk and whip into the ropes. Punk goes for a clothesline but Styles ducks and leaps to the second rope. PUNK CATCHES STYLES WITH AN ELBOW FROM BEHIND, KNOCKING HIM TO THE FLOOR. Punk looks pleased with himself but Stylish catches Punk with a spinning headscissors as he turns around. Stylish lifts up Punk and whip into the corner. Run up and ten count punches. Stylish leaps up and FRANKENSTEINER FLIPPING PUNK ONTO HIS BACK OUT OF THE CORNER. Stylish makes the cover but Styles breaks up the cover at two with an elbow to the back of the head.
Styles lifts up Stylish and pounds away at Stylish. Irish whip into the ropes. Styles leaps up and takes Stylish down with an enzugiiri kick to the back of the head. Stylish staggers forward before flopping on his face. Styles climbs to the top rope. He is on the top rope and he leaps off. Flying legdrop to the chest of Stylish. AJ Styles covers Stylish and scores a two count. Punk is up and grabs Styles and whips him into the ropes. Punk puts his head down and Styles fires a couple of kicks to the ribs before whipping Punk into the corner. Styles runs up the buckles and pounds away at Punk and Stylish attempts to sneak behind Styles but STYLES DELIVERS AN ASAI MOONSAULT INTO AN INVERTED DDT TO STYLISH. Stylish has been driven headfirst into the canvas and Styles covers hooking the leg but only scores a two and three fourths count.
Styles fires some stomps before picking up Stylish. Styles scoops up Stylish and backbreaker takes down Stylish. Stepping to the outside. Styles leaps to the middle of the top rope. SPRINGBOARD 450 SPLASH ACROSS THE CHEST. Stylish deflates underneath the weight and cover is made hooking the leg. Two and a half count before Punk pulls Styles off the cover and drops an elbow down across the chest. Punk lifts up Styles and double underhook. Styles fights it for a bit before Punk knees Styles a couple of times and hoists him up. Double underhook backbreaker sends Styles crashing down. Styles winces as he clutches his back. That back was injured about a month again. Punk steps to the top rope and leaps to the top rope. SPLIT LEGGED MOONSAULT DOWN ACROSS THE CHEST! Punk hooks the leg. Two count as Styles rolls the shoulder up.
Punk lifts up Styles and a series of kicks across the leg before backing off and dropkick to the knee. Punk backs off and rushes Styles. SHINING WIZARD TAKES STYLES DOWN. Stylish is behind Punk and he spins him around. Stylish batters Punk with punch after punch. Stylish whips Punk into the ropes but Punk reverses. Tilt a whirl is countered into a spinning headscissors from Stylish! Stylish grabs Punk by the head and runs across the ring but PUNK HOISTS UP STYLISH AND DUMPS HIM TO THE FLOOR. Stylish lands hard and Styles is still down, as Punk goes for the cover, hooking the leg but only scores a two count. Punk lifts up Styles and hoists him up on his shoulders but Styles drops down and fires some kicks before setting up Punk. STYLES CLASH BRINGS PUNK DOWN. Styles looks ready to cover but Stylish shoots back into the ring and ROLLS UP STYLES FROM BEHIND PULLING THE TIGHTS. Stylish pulls the tights and scores the pin to retain the International Title!
Triangle Match: Miles Stylish defeated AJ Styles and CM Punk when M. Stylish pinned Styles after a roll up in 0:11:37. Rating: **** 1/4 (Miles Stylish retained the NAWA International Title.)
Stylish has taken advantage of the hatred between Punk and Styles and used that to retain his International Title. Stylish exits the ring, quickly and takes the belt, walking off with it.
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"Darkness at the Edge of Town" by Bruce Springsteen starts playing and the crowd starts booing before turning into cheers as Kevin Nash is making his way down to the ring, having his face painted and dressed like the Dark Warrior, with black tassels hanging everywhere. Nash mocks the Warrior, sneering at the crowd. Nash steps into the ring and shakes the ropes. It will be Kevin Nash against the Dark Warrior at Gold Rush. Nash calls for the microphones.
Nash: Speak to me, Warriors. The waves of Destrucity shall flow through you as the Warrior rambles on about Destrucity and all the concepts of Destrucity so Destrucity shall be the thing that causes Destrucity that will face off against Destrucity and Destrucity will be the thing that shall be Destrucity. You know the thing about Destrucity, that it is Destrucity, and Destrucity shall be Destrucity and all the Destrucity will be Destrucity. Let me tell you something about Destrucity. Destrucity is Destrucity and Destrucity shall be the thing that will be Destrucity and all the fates of Destrucity will be governed by Destrucity. Destrucity is Destrucity and that will always be Destrucity, all Destrucity will be Destrucity and Destrucity shall be governed by Destrucity. Ramblings about Destrucity are the things that are governed by the Destrucity concepts of Destrucity. Destrucity is the thing that will be the Destrucity and the awesomeness of Destrucity will be Destrucity. Destrucity is so much better than having sex as Destrucity is Destrucity and Destrucity will be the thing that is considered by the Destrucity concepts of Destrucity. Destrucity is the thing that makes me all hot and bothered by talking about Destrucity. Destrucity, Destrucity, and Destrucity will be the things that are determined by Destrucity, Destrucity, and even more Destrucity determined by Destrucity. Destrucity is so sexy due to the fact that Destrucity causes everything to be considered by the basic Destrucity concepts of Destrucity. The Destrucity will be governed by the Destrucity of all the enviroment and Destrucity will be your guide for all the things that are caused by Destrucity.
Nash pauses but this allows the real Dark Warrior to slide into the ring. LARIAT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD OF NASH BRINGS HIM DOWN! Warrior pounds away at Nash, before kicking him in the head. The Dark Warrior is not too happy about being spoofed by Nash. Warrior calls for the microphone.
Warrior: You dare mock me, Nash. The fates are not too happy about your jesting in the spirit of Destrucity. I shall crush your body underneath my foot and all the power of the Warriors will poison you, due to the fact that you cannot handle any of the power of Destrucity. Come the combat that will be encounter at Gold Rush, I will prove once and for all, why the power of the Warrior and the power of Destrucity rules over everything and everyone. You will find this out, the hard way, when I crush you like the worthless bug you are and Destrucity will be your undoing. It will be something that you never have seen!!!
Warrior kicks Nash a parting kick to the head. Nash/Warrior at Gold Rush. With that we fade to a
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"Higher" by Creed plays and out comes Johnny Swinger and it is now time for another Gold Rush Qualifier. Swinger enters the ring, flashing a cocky smirk as he gets a few boos.
"Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees plays and out comes Tony Mamaluke. Next week, he has a match with Teddy Hart for the NAWA Cruiserweight Title but this week, he has a chance to qualify for the Gold Rush Tournament. Mamaluke still has the cast on his arm but he has the added bonus of having his ribs and back taped up due to the injuries suffered last week at the hands of Sacrifice. The bell rings and this match is underway.
Gold Rush Qualifier Johnny Swinger vs Tony Mamaluke
Lock up and Mamaluke shoves off Swinger, before blasting him across the chest with an European Uppercut. Mamaluke batters Swinger with some chops before whipping him into the ropes. Mamaluke takes down Swinger with a dropkick. Mamaluke is slow to get up and a couple of kicks to the midsection. Swinger is shoved into the corner. Wind up and stiff chop to the chest. Mamaluke hooks Swinger and snap suplex brings Swinger down. Mamaluke winces at his own back hitting the canvas from his own move. Mamaluke lifts up Stylish and elbow driven down across the back of the head. Jabs away followed by an elbow across the back of the head. Mamaluke grips Swinger and pulls him into a short clothesline. Mamaluke steps to the outside. Leaps to the top rope and cross body to Swinger. Mamaluke holds down Swinger for a cover but only scores a two count.
Mamaluke lifts up Swinger and chops. Irish whip attempt by Mamaluke but Swinger reverses and MAMALUKE COLLIDES RIBS FIRST INTO THE CORNER. Mamaluke clutches his ribs as Swinger batters Mamaluke with some kicks to the ribs. Swinger hooks Mamaluke and lifts him up. FRONT LAYOUT SUPLEX SENDS MAMALUKE DOWN! Swinger rolls over Mamaluke and covers him hooking the leg. Two count. Swinger drives a knee to the chest. Another couple of knees to the chest and Swinger lifts up Mamaluke. Knee to the ribs and Mamaluke is staggered. Swinger whips Mamaluke into the ropes. Knee to the midsection and gutwrench set up. Swinger hoists up Mamaluke and gutbuster brings Mamaluke down. Mamaluke falls back, clutching his ribs. Swinger wraps his legs around the ribs of Mamaluke for a bodyscissors, working over the injured ribs.
Swinger hangs onto the bodyscissors, pounding away on the ribs. Swinger releases the bodyscissors and pulls off, lifting up Mamaluke. Kick to the ribs. Another kick to the ribs. Swinger whips Mamaluke into the corner and charges in. Running knee to the ribs and Swinger hooks Mamaluke. Swinging neckbreaker brings Mamaluke down. Backing off and somersault legdrop. Swinger covers Mamaluke but Mamaluke manages to roll the shoulder up. Stomps and Mamaluke is in pain. Swinger climbs to the outside. He is up on the top rope. Swinger leaps off but SOMERSAULT LEGDROP OFF THE TOP ROPE MISSES! Swinger is down and so is Mamaluke. Mamaluke is up and he beats Swinger to the punch and batters him with punches. A couple of European Uppercuts and an attempted bodyscissors roll but INVERTED POWER BOMB BRINGS MAMALUKE DOWN ONTO HIS FACE. Roll over and cover gets a two count!
Swinger lifts up Mamaluke and knee to the ribs. Mamaluke is staggered and irish whip, sends Mamaluke crashing back first into the corner. Swinger charges in but Mamaluke moves and Swinger crashes into the corner. Knee to the back from Mamaluke and inverted facelock. Mamaluke runs up the buckles and brings Swinger down with an inverted Swinging DDT. Mamaluke clutches his ribs but makes the cover to score the pin. Mamaluke will face Jerry Lynn in the Quarterfinals of the Gold Rush Tournament on May 30th!
[Gold Rush Tournament]: Tony Mamaluke pinned Johnny Swinger after an inverted Swinging DDT in 0:09:37. Rating: ***
Mamaluke lays in the ring, clutching his ribs in pain but his hand is raised up in the air. Mamaluke/Lynn, Punk/Raven, and Styles/Stylish all part of Gold Rush Tournament, with one more tournament match left to be determined next week. But up next, the main event, so don't you dare go away.
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"Hell's Bells" by AC/DC Plays and out comes all five members of the Archangels of Anarchy. Destruction and Armageddon are going to be a part of this tag team match but Sacrifice, the Chosen One, and Christopher Daniels are out as well. Daniels enters the ring and calls for a microphone.
Daniels: Two birds with one stone tonight. The Archangels have been called upon to take care of the NAWA World Champion and believe me, I have my sights set on the NAWA World Title. No matter who I am slated to face next week in my Gold Rush Qualifier, I shall win that match and then win my three matches at the night of Gold Rush. Waterman, you have something that belongs to the Archangels of Anarchy and I will become NAWA World Champion sooner rather than later. If you should get past Teddy Hart, you better watch your back, because after I win the Gold Rush Tournament, the NAWA World Title is going around the waist of the Fallen Angel. That is the gospel of the Fallen Angel and that is how it shall go down. As for Raven. Raven, you and I have unfinished business but once I feel like it, I will put you out of wrestling before. You will be added to the long list of people who's careers I have ruined in the New Age Wrestling Alliance. I look forward to the bloodletting next time we step into the ring, Raven. Now let the slaughter begin, as the Archangels will knock two more men down a peg.
"Come Out and Play" by the Offspring plays and out comes Raven. Raven comes about halfway down the ramp, before stopping. Raven is no fool, he doesn't want to be left in a five on one situation without any back up and that would be what foolishly jumping into the ring right now would bring.
"The Unforgiven" by Metallica plays and the crowd pops big time as the NAWA World Champion Ron Waterman makes his way to the ring. The man who will face the Hart Foundation, the Next Generation in a gauntlet match at Gold Rush, where if anyone beats Waterman, Teddy Hart becomes NAWA World Champion. Waterman and Raven exchange a look before entering the ring. The referee shoos the Archangels not involved in this match out of the ring as the bell rings.
Armageddon and Destruction(w/Christopher Daniels, Sacrifice, and the Chosen One) vs Raven and Ron Waterman Raven starts out with Destruction. Raven batters Destruction with kicks before whipping him into the ropes and brings him down with a clothesline. Raven lifts up Destruction and elbow driven down across the back of the head. Raven backs off and running kneelift to the chest. Raven grabs Destruction and headsmash into the corner. Kicks to the midsection and Raven whips Destrucition into the ropes. Clothesline takes Destruction down as Destruction rolls over and makes the tag to Armageddon. Armageddon is poised and he goes for a kick but Raven blocks it and brings Armageddon down with a legsweep. Backing off and elbow driven down across the chest. Raven lifts up Armageddon and kicks before bringing in the NAWA World Champion with the tag.
Waterman batters Armageddon with punches and whip into the ropes. Clothesline knocks Armageddon down. Back off and elbow driven down across the chest. Waterman lifts up Armageddon and scoop up. Backbreaker brings Armageddon down. Waterman backs up but Daniels grabs the leg. Waterman turns around and batters the Fallen Angel with punches but Armageddon leaps at Waterman and clips him across the back of the head with a roundhouse kick. Armageddon batters Waterman with some kicks before tagging in Destruction. The Archangels hook Waterman and bring him down with a double Russian Legsweep. Destruction covers hooking the leg but only a one count. Destruction fires some stomps to Waterman before backing off and leaping onto him with a senton!
Destruction lifts up Waterman and chops away at him before bringing in Armageddon with the tag. Combination legsweep/spin kick brings the Champion down and Armageddon covers hooking the leg but Waterman powers out at one. Armageddon waits on Waterman to get up. Armageddon fires some kicks but Waterman catches one and flips Armageddon up into the air. LARIAT BRINGS ARMAGEDDON DOWN! Waterman makes the tag to Raven as Destruction is tagged in. Destruction goes for a palm thrust, but Raven blocks it and punches away at Destruction. Irish whip and clothesline takes down Destruction. Raven backs off and kneelift to Destruction. Raven knocks Armageddon off the ring apron and Raven punches away at Destruction before levelling him with a superkick. Up goes Destruction and Evenflow DDT brings him down. Raven covers and scores the pin!
Raven and Ron Waterman defeated The Archangels of Anarchy (Armageddon and Destruction) when Raven pinned Destruction with the Evenflow DDT in 0:07:21. Rating: ** 1/4
SACRIFICE KNOCKS RAVEN DOWN WITH A YAKUZA KICK. Sacrifice pounds away at Raven as Daniels directs traffic but Waterman steps into the ring. Daniels rushes Waterman but Waterman batters Daniels with punches before scooping him up and brings him down with a fallaway slam. Waterman and Sacrifice stare each other down. The crowd cheers, antipating the two titans going at it. TEDDY HART SLIDES INTO THE RING. Waterman sees Teddy Hart out of the corner of his eye and batters him with punches. Waterman grabs Teddy Hart by the throat but TEDDY SPRAYS SOMETHING IN THE EYES OF WATERMAN. Waterman falls to his knees, screaming in agony. Waterman has been blinded by Teddy Hart. Teddy Hart looks pleased as he leaves the ring. Waterman swings at everyone, but he cannot see a thing due to that substance that Teddy Hart just sprayed in the eyes on Ron Waterman. The champion has been blinded! We are out of time, see you next week!