TUESDAY,
JANUARY 24, 2006 * VAN ANDEL ARENA * GRAND
RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
As we return, the “Be Just or Be Dead” remix by Daisuke Ishiwatari hits the
speakers, and boos meet the Modern-Day Samurai Scythe as he makes his way to
the ring, with a purpose. Scythe grabs a microphone and enters the ring.
Scythe: I’m sure everyone saw what
happened at Forsaken, and immediately wants to jump to conclusions. Yes, I
helped Bishop Cross obtain a victory, at the expense of GI Jew, but you people
need to look into my motives. You don’t understand that sometimes, you have to
do things you don’t necessarily want to do to achieve the desired result. Some
day soon, you will all realize just how right I am about GI Jew, and how what I’m
doing now, all I’m enduring from you people and my so-called friends in the back,
is absolutely worth it in the long run. With that said, I had to help Bishop
Cross at Forsaken, because I had to make sure that GI Jew was defeated. I could
not allow him to gain any momentum, because this would be far too risky in the
grand scheme of things. I did what I had to do because…
Scythe is then cut off as “Phantom of the Opera Overture” hits and Bishop
Cross makes his way to the ring to a chorus of tremendous boos. Cross grabs a
microphone and joins Scythe in the ring.
Cross: Why don’t you give it up, Scythe? You’re
not fooling anyone. These people all know that you have crossed over to our
side of the fence by now, so why continue to deny it? It is futile.
Scythe: Cross, I don’t know how many times I have to tell you. What we have
right now is a common goal, a common purpose. Nothing more. I will never join
you and your cause, no matter what you say, no matter what you…
Suddenly, “Opium of the People” by Slipknot blasts onto the speakers, and
the fans erupt as GI Jew storms down to the ring! Jew enters the ring and
immediately goes to work on both Scythe and Cross, taking them down viciously
and repeatedly! However, Loki and Reaper of the Army of the Damned quickly run
to the ring to attack Jew, leaving Jew the victim of a four-on-one attack! The
attack continues, but the Tag Team Champions Paul Dawkins and Renegade run out
to try to even the odds! The champions even the odds to a degree, but the Army
and Scythe are still controlling. Then, however, Jaguar rushes out to the ring
to a huge ovation, and helps clear the ring! The fans cheer thunderously as “I’m
On It” by the Purple Ribbon All-Stars hits the speakers, and Army of the Damned
and Scythe exit the ring, staring down Jaguar, GI Jew, Dawkins, and Renegade,
who are in the ring, daring them to come back in!
Hosemann: He sure has!
-- COMMERCIAL
BREAK --
As we return from break, we see the eight men who
were just brawling in the ring fighting and arguing in the backstage area. PWA
CEO Kerry Cox and commissioner Paul Ferrara struggle to break it up.
Cox: That’s it! We’re gonna have
ourselves an eight-man tag next week! It’s gonna be Scythe and the Army of the
Damned, against Jaguar, GI Jew, Paul Dawkins, and Renegade. And Scythe, don’t
even try to complain about it, this is what you’ve gotten yourself into.
Numerous officials break up the two sides, and Scythe clearly looks conflicted
as he realizes to get at GI Jew, he must team with an enemy, and take on one of
his best friends. The camera zooms on Scythe’s face as we take another
commercial break.
Hosemann:
-- COMMERCIAL
BREAK --
As we return, “Everytime We Touch” by Cascada hits
the speakers and Dee Licious makes her way to the ring to brand new entrance
music and a round of cheers from his capacity crowd. Wearing a look of
determination on her face,
* PWA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: MORGAN DAY ©
VS. DEE LICIOUS *
Referee: Dan Martin
Morgan and Dee lock up in the center of the ring, and Morgan gets the
initial advantage, muscling
Hosemann: That was closer than I
expected,
Hosemann: It sure… wait! Look at this!
Suddenly, Keiko Ishida rushes into the ring and
immediately attacks Morgan Day! As Morgan falls off the Sharpshooter, Keiko
also attacks
Keiko: I have been robbed, and until I
get another shot at the Women’s Championship, EVERYONE will suffer! The title
is MINE, and NO ONE shall ever forget that!
The fans boo loudly as the possessed Ishida exits the ring, “The Stone
Monkey” by Kazu Matsui blaring over the speakers as we head to commercial
break.
* WINNER: NO CONTEST; STILL WOMEN’S
CHAMPION: MORGAN DAY *
-- COMMERCIAL
BREAK --
Back from break, “Footprints” by G-Unit blasts onto
the speakers, and the fans being cheering ferociously as the International
Champion Showtime Damon Savage makes his way to the ring. Pyro blasts from the ramp
as the new champ steps into the ring, stretching out, and preparing for what is
possibly the biggest match of his life. As he waits, “Things Done Changed” by
Notorious BIG overtakes the speakers and the fans begin booing loudly as
Vulture leads the PWA World Heavyweight Champion Jackie Baccaro to the ring for
this non-title exhibition.
Troy: Alright Scott, this is some main
event we have lined up tonight!
Hosemann: Sure is,
Troy: As am I. So let’s get to it!
* NON-TITLE MATCH: PWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT
CHAMPION JACKIE BACCARO VS. PWA INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION SHOWTIME DAMON SAVAGE*
Referee: Tom Stevens
The bell sounds and Baccaro and Showtime lock up in the center of the ring.
Baccaro immediately shoves Savage to the mat, and flexes for the crowd, which
boos him ferociously. Showtime gets up and asks for another lock up, which he
receives. This time, Showtime executes a standing switch and is able to take
Baccaro all the way down with a waistlock! The fans cheer loudly at this, but
Baccaro is neither impressed nor amused. He immediately nails Showtime with a
right hand to the jaw, staggering him, and whips him into the corner, where he
lets loose with an array of furious and painful knife-edge chops. Showtime
finds it hard to withstand the intense pain of the chops, and he is left
somewhat defenseless against the startling overhead belly-to-belly toss Baccaro
unleashes on him, sending him sailing nearly halfway across the ring! Showtime
hits the mat with a thud, clutching his back in pain.
Hosemann: That oughta hurt!
Troy: Oh, it certainly appeared to have hurt, Scott. Showtime needs to just get
up, shake it off, and keep going though.
Showtime tries to do just that, but before he can get up, Baccaro rushes
over and nearly decapitates him with a ferocious clothesline as soon as he
begins to rise! Baccaro then begins putting the boots to Showtime, who is
having difficult getting back to his feet and getting himself into this match.
Baccaro lifts Showtime up and blasts him with a thunderous backbreaker. The PWA
Champion then climbs to the second rope and launches off with an elbow drop,
burying it into the chest of the International Champion. Baccaro covers… one,
two, and Showtime gets a shoulder up. Baccaro then lifts Showtime up and
launches him shoulder-first into the cornerpost, producing a sickening clank
that everyone in the arena can here.
Hosemann: It’s possible, Troy! That did not sound good!
Realizing that he may have an opportunity to really
take advantage of this situation, Baccaro locks in a fujiwara armbar and
cinches in tightly, sending Showtime through immense pain. However, Showtime
refuses to submit, and instead brings himself to the ropes and grabs the bottom
one, forcing Baccaro to break the hold. A this point, Vulture begins to
distract the referee, and Baccaro removes the padding from one of the
turnbuckles, exposing the steel. Baccaro lifts Showtime off the mat and tries
to whip him into the exposed steel, but Showtime reverses it, and Baccaro goes
crashing head first into the steel! The fans cheer wildly, and Baccaro and
Showtime are both down, but Showtime makes it back to his feet first, and
begins taking over the match! Showtime downs Baccaro with a big clothesline!
Then Baccaro gets up again, and Showtime suplexes him to the mat hard! Then
Baccaro gets up and Savage nails a furious axe kick!
Showtime now signals for It’s Showtime, and the
crowd goes nuts! Baccaro slowly gets up, and when he does, Showtime nails him
with a solid left that spins him around, right into It’s Showtime! Showtime is
about to go for the cover, but Vulture jumps onto the apron! However, Showtime
goes over and knocks Vulture off with a big left! The referee checks on
Vulture, but as Showtime is about to go for the pin again, James Biamonte comes
to the ring and stands on the outside, yelling at Showtime! Showtime yells
back, and the referee, his attention back on the match, tells Biamonte to
leave. However, as the argument ensues, Baccaro recovers, spins Showtime
around, and blasts him with the Baccaro Bomb! Baccaro covers… one, two, three!
Hosemann: What an effort by Showtime, but the outside interference was too much
to overcome!
As soon as the match ends, before Baccaro’s music
can even play, Biamonte enters the ring, and he and Baccaro begin stomping the
hell out of Showtime. The timekeeper rings the bell several times in succession
to try to get Baccaro and Biamonte to stop, but to no avail. However, the fans
erupt as Greg Tantalus storms down to the ring, steel chair in tow! Tantalus
swings the chair wildly at Baccaro, but Baccaro quickly ducks out of the ring
and heads to the back with Vulture and his belt. Tantalus then nails Biamonte with
a stiff chairshot to the head, knocking him out of the ring! The fans then
cheer wildly as “Hey You” by Simon Says cues and Tantalus helps Showtime back
to his feet in the ring. Tantalus and Showtime celebrate for the fans in the
ring as our announcers take us home.
Hosemann: Tantalus has just saved the day
for Showtime!
* WINNER VIA PINFALL: JACKIE BACCARO *
-- END SHOW --
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