Charlote Coliseum SIW made a stop in Charlotte, North Carolina to produce Thursday Night Carnage. The night promised to be a big show as the Tag Team Titles were being defended tonight in a match that pitted NuTz and a partner of Trevor Derickson's choosing against The Outlaws members Terror Soule and Firestorm. Another big match included the new alliance between Angel and Mike London to face off against SouleStealer and Drako in an ongoing war between the two and t.W.o. The North American title was on the line tonight facing incumbent Antonio J. Collins against "Red Hot" Rikki Cook.
The Outlaws vs. NuTz & ? for the SIW Tag Team Championship Inferno: Good evening citizens of Charlotte, North Carolina! I know, you were all expecting Trevor to just waltz on out here, but tonight, he isn't here. I am. So...as my first act with now 50% control of all of SIW, I bring you the team of NuTz and SwitchBlade!
The crowd gave a huge response for Inferno as he made his way to the back. A moment after, both NuTz and SwitchBlade come out to the ring much to the support of the fans seemingly to be in favor of this parring. The offical set both teams in their corners. It would be NuTz and Firestorm to open. The two jockeyed for position until Firestorm pushed NuTz into their corner. Both Terror Soule and Firestorm made use of their tag experience and kept going in and out of the ring with quick tags. NuTz looked to be in alot of trouble until a desperate low blow changed the flow of the match. NuTz tagged to his partner and the two rallied and cleared out the ring, forcing The Outlaws to regroup. The match turned back and forth leaving the official to have trouble controling it all. The Outlaws however got the upperhand when NuTz was thrown to the outside leaving just SwitchBlade and The Outlaws alone. Both Terror and Firestorm easily outpowered SwitchBlade as they finished the match with a duel Blue Thunder. Terror kept NuTz from coming to the rescue while Firestorm picked up the win. Renegade vs. Hrovje Bozic Hardcore Match Benny Paradise vs. "The Phenominal" Alex Gale Inferno's in Charge
Cameras are backstage taking in a good shot of Inferno talking to head security Polar.
Inferno: You got that? I don't care how many it takes, I do not want t.W.o messing up the show tonight. Go out into the crowd and hire someone if you have to. Just make sure that no member is not supposed to be out towards the ring until they're meant to!
Polar: Yes, sir... ~mumbles~ Glad I don't have to deal with Trevor later on this...
Inferno: What was that?
Polar: I was just thinking to myself, ya know... I was saying "Glad that I no longer have that fungus." Athlete's foot.
Inferno: Oh. Well have some tough-actin' Tinactin. That'll take care of any breakouts in the future. Inferno hands Polar a can of Tinactin foot spray.
Polar: Gee...thanks.
Inferno: You are welcome, good citizen! Polar walks of shaking his head.
Divine Vengeance vs. t.W.o Angel and Drako were first to tangle. Angel seemed to handling himself rather well until Angel was tripped up as he bounced off the ropes by Stealer. Drako took advantage and lowblowed Angel much to the discontent of the fans who started throwing trash at Stealer. They trapped Angel into their corner and began to choke and beat down on the cornered Angel. Mike jumped into the ring in an attempt to save his ally, but was held back by the ref. t.W.o took advantage of this to take off the padding on the turnbuckle and drove Angel's head into the exposed metal corner, busting him open. Blood began to pour down his face, but the offical turned around just in time to miss the whole thing. The crowd started to rally behind their angelic hero with London leading the charge. Out of despiration, Angel nailed an Atonement on Stealer and got the tag to London. London came in with a fire and cleared the ring. Things eventually got out of hand as the match deteriorated into an all out brawl. London whipped Drako headfirst into the steel steps knocking him out while Angel nailed a Deliverance on Stealer. Angel rolled Stealer back into the ring for a pin, but only got two. London came into the ring and they double-teamed Stealer laying him on his back. The match ended in a quite the impressive finisher when London picked Angel up in a powerbomb, but instead, Angel used his momentum to stand on Mike's shoulders then does a Moonsault that lands on Stealer; a move that they call "Ascendance". Mike kept Drako busy while Angel got the pin for the win. Terror Soule vs. Davyd North Antonio J. Collins vs. "Red Hot" Rikki Cook for the SIW North American Championship After the match, Collins stared a hole through Titan, as Titan walked back up the rampway, laughing. He could be heard saying "Didn't want you to lose my belt!". Collins felt his win was a fluke because of Titan.
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Charlote, North Carolina
Capacity 24 042/24 042
September 16, 2004
Rating 7.63
The opening event of the night featured The Outlaws; Terror Soule and Firestorm taking on a team of NuTz and an unknown participant. The Outlaws came out first, the Tag Titles held proudly over their heads. The crowd gave the long time tag champions a decent response. As they entered the ring, "My Way" hit the PA and immediately, the crowd begins to boo. But their boos turn to cheers. Instead of Trevor Derickson making his way out, it was The Uncanny Inferno in a business suit, but still wearing the cape!
Winner: The Outlaws
The next hardcore match was for no title as two individuals Hrovje Bozic and The Renegade were set to face off. These two had been causing quite a stir in the Hardcore division so it would be quite interesting to see who came out on top. Hrovje was first to make an appearance on the stage. The crowd viciously booed him and chanted "HERBY SUCKS" as he went down the ramp. Nothing seemed to faze him as he kept a blank expression on his face all the way down to the ring. Renegade, a Revolution member, made his way next and got a good ovation from the SIW fans. Renegade wasted no time coming down the rampway with a barbed wire chair. Renegade slid into the ring but was stopped by Renegade. Right from the getgo, this match lived up to it's expectations. Both men were battered and bloodied as the fight carried on through the backstage and into the parking lot. At one point, Renegade drove Hrovje's head into a car windshield. Later, Hrovje drove that same car to run over the Renegade getting a "OH SHIT!" response that echoed from the arena. The impact from the car simply had too much of an effect over Renegade as Hrovje secured the win with an Avenger from the hood of the car for the pin.
Winner: Hrovje Bozic
The following match featured two individuals still looking to prove their worth in Alex Gale and Benny Paradise. Benny Paradise was first to come out under "Metropolis". The crowd seemed unapproving as he came out to a few jeers as he entered the ring. Alex Gale was next to appear under "Living in Chaos" and got some praise. The bell rang and the match began. Benny took control early on with his technical ability grounding the risk taker Alex Gale. Benny used various holds and submittions to wear the rookie down and almost successfully forced Alex to tap out. The match continued on in Benny's favor until Alex managed to innovate a high risk move to counter out of an armlock from the top rope, making some sort of huricanarana. Alex was able to connect on a few high risk moves from there, but ultimately, it was Benny Paradise that proved simply too powerful as he finished it with a Paradise Landin' for the 1-2-3.
Winner: Benny Paradise
The intensity was thick in the air as tension mounted throughout the arena. "Points of Authority" hit the PA and the crowd went nuts over the arrival of the team of Angel and SIW Hardcore champ Mike London. This match was lead up to events leading back just a couple weeks ago and would prove to be a phenominal battle in what seemed an ongoing war. Landon rolled into the ring as Angel gave his red wings to a little girl in the front row and handed Purgatory to the timekeeper. t.W.o's theme played for a moment until Drako and SouleStealer came out with Polar directing the two down the rampway, obviously upset that the rest of the faction couldn't get down to ringside. Mike and Angel wasted no time and took a charge at the two as they were busy arguing with Polar. Both Angel and London delivered double axe handles that knocked t.W.o down. It took the offical a long time to gain order and all four combatants into the ring.
Winner: Divine Vengeance (Angel & Mike London)
"My Own Prision" came onto the PA system, and Terror Soule stepped out from the curtain. He received a mixed pop, leaning more to cheers than boo's. Terror brushed the fans off, and slid into the ring. Terror had a determined expression on his face, as he tested the ropes. Terror's music died down and "Empty Spaces" by Mushroomhead came on. As Davyd North stepped out, a chorus of boo's ensued. North was not alone, as Soul Stealer accompanied him. North advised his fellow t.W.o. member to head to the back, saying he had it under control. The two wasted no time and quickly got things started. North and Terror had similar moves at first, with North locking Terror in various submissions, but Terror reversed them into pin attempts. North took control after catching Terror with a powerful Capture Suplex. Terror tried several comebacks, but North blocked them all. As North went to hit the Northern DDT, Terror countered into a Northern Lights Suplex for a 2 count. As Terror went to capitalize, North sneaked in a thumb to the eyes, and Terror turned away in pain. North quickly rolled up Terror, and grabbed a handful of tights for the tainted victory.
Winner: Davyd North
"Game Over Remix" came onto the PA system, and the crowd popped loud. From behind the curtain, Antonio Collins stepped out, proudly wearing the SIW NA Title around his waist. While walking down the rampway, Collins high-fived a few fans, and stopped to admire a sign one fan had brought. It read "Collins For President". Collins grabbed it and looked into the camera with a smile, nodding in approval. He returned the sign to the fan, and entered the ring via the stairs. As he rose to the corner, his title belt was as shiny as ever, thanks to the flashing lights of the cameras. As Collins' music died down, "Electric Eye" by Judas Priest came on, and the crowd turned to the entrance way. "Red Hot" Rikki Cook stepped out with a smug look on his face. As the fans heckled him, Cook kept starring at the North American Title on Collins' waist. Cook entered the ring and quickly came face to face with Collins. The referee showed the title to both men, and Cook had an obsessed look on his face. Collins slapped the taste out of Cook's mouth, and the match got underway. The opening minutes had the two men feeling each other out, countering their opponent's moves. Collins worked Cook's leg for the better half of the match, while Cook relied on his agility to stop Collins. Though Collins had control of the match for the most part, Cook made a comeback with a devastating Tornado DDT. Cook was now limping on his left leg. As Cook tried to hit the High Temperature, Titan came down to ringside somehow evading security. Cook executed the move, but botched it with his bad leg. As Cook hooked the leg, Titan got on the apron. Cook got up and swung at Titan, but Titan got down back to ringside. Collins was up by then, and when Cook went for a clothesline, Collins countered it into the Game Over for the win.
Winner: Antonio Collins
Writers:Angel, Mike London