TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2006 * THE COVERED HALL AT CAIRO STADIUM * CAIRO, EGYPT

As we return from commercial, we see the PWA Tag Team Champions Paul Dawkins and Renegade in the back, conversing with Liz Rush. As they talk, Army of the Damned members Loki and Reaper walk up to them. Dawkins and Renegade are ready for a right, but that doesn’t seem to be Loki and Reaper’s intent.

Loki: Settle down. We’re just here to talk. Now, you two have meddled in Army business, and I can tell you first-hand, it has not been appreciated by the boss.

Renegade: And why the hell should we care?

Reaper: We imagine you like your tag team championship, no?

Dawkins: Are you joking? Give it up, you two. You can’t beat us.

Loki: Who’s talking about us? Think back to Temptation. You two were both pinned in separate matches, and by who? By Bishop Cross, and by Scythe. Just imagine what would happen if you had to defend your titles against that deadly combination.

Renegade: Is that a challenge? Are you making this happen?

Reaper: We’re not making anything. All we’re saying is… just imagine.

Reaper and Loki then exit, leaving the champions suspicious and wary as we take another commercial break.

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --

Back from break, “F*ckin in the Bushes” by Oasis explodes onto the speakers and the fans begin cheering thunderously as The Iceman Jason Calysto makes his way to the ring. Calysto settles himself in the ring, as the cheers of the Egyptian crowd refuse to subside. Finally, the cheers are drowned out by boos as “Marriage of Figaro” by Mozart overtakes the speakers and the Progressive Champion Dexter P. Wellington starts down the aisle. Winston accompanies Wellington to the ring, and Wellington does not wear his usual look of disdain as he heads to the ring, realizing that tonight is presenting him with a tremendous opportunity for advancement. Wellington enters the ring and hands his belt to Winston, which prompts the referee to call for the bell.

* PWA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUALIFYING MATCH: JASON CALYSTO VS. PWA PROGRESSIVE CHAMPION DEXTER P. WELLINGTON *
Referee: Jose Soares
Wellington and Calysto circle each other at first, before locking up in the center of the ring. Wellington whips Calysto into the ropes, and downs him with an armdrag as he returns. Wellington attempts to work Calysto over with the armdrag, wearing him down. However, Calysto doesn’t remain in the hold for long, powering himself back to a vertical base. Calysto battles out of the move, and whips Wellington against the ropes, downing him with a hard back body drop on his return! Calysto then charges, looking for his mafia kick, but Wellington wisely slides out of the ring and to the outside, pointing to the side of his side. However, as he does this, Calysto charges and nails Wellington with a baseball slide, to the cheers of the crowd! Calysto exits the ring as well, and is met by a thumb to the eye from Wellington. Wellington then lifts Calysto up and drops him throat-first across the barricade!

Troy: Oh my!

Hosemann: That is gonna cause some damage, Troy!

Wellington rolls Calysto back into the ring and enters himself, stomping away on Calysto viciously. Wellington then signals to the top rope.

Troy: What the hell is he going up there for?!

Hosemann: I don’t know Troy, this is pretty atypical.

Once on the top, Wellington duplicates Calysto’s signal for the Bottom Line, prompting the fans too boo. Wellington then leaps off, imitating Calysto’s clothesline, but Calysto sidesteps it, jumps up, catches Wellington’s arm, and drives him down into the Crossface! The fans begin cheering wildly and, before long, Wellington taps out!

Troy: My God! I don’t believe it! What a ridiculous counter!

Hosemann: Ridiculous indeed, and now Jason Calysto is joining the tournament pool!

The Progressive Champion clutches his arm in pain as “F*ckin in the Bushes” explodes onto the speakers and Jason Calysto is announced the winner. Calysto energizes the Cairo crowd as he exits and we take a commercial break.
* WINNER VIA SUBMISSION: JASON CALYSTO *

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --

As we return from break, we see Paul Epton and John Wolfe talking in the backstage area. Their conversation comes to an effective halt when Soaring Phoenix walks over. He and Wolfe nod at each other.

Wolfe: Phoenix.

Phoenix: Good evening, Wolfe.

Wolfe: What can I help you with?

Phoenix: You’re an impressive wrestler, Wolfe. I’ll give credit where credit is due. I just wanted to come here and let you know that I will be pursuing the Progressive Championship, and as close as you came to winning that belt recently, I wanted to tell you.

Wolfe: Well good luck to you. Maybe we’ll cross paths at some point.

Phoenix: I’m sure of it. And when we do, I’ll come at you with everything I’ve got.

Epton: What makes you think you deserve to go for the title?

Phoenix: Little boys should only speak when spoken to.

Epton: What did you call me?! Listen, I’m tired of being disrespected around here! I am just as good as both of you, and I’m going to show it! Phoenix, I want you one-on-one, next week on Frequency!

Phoenix: You have a deal.

Phoenix stares at Epton coldly before exiting as we take a commercial break.

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --

As we return from commercial, “And Then What” by Young Jeezy hits the speakers and Da Playboi Romeo makes his way to the ring, looking extremely focused. Romeo steps into the ring, and all of Egypt can sense his focus, despite booing. Then, “Hear Me” by Darkseed erupts onto the speakers, and the fans explode as Solomon makes his way to the ring!

Troy: Listen to this ovation for Solomon

Hosemann: This is unbelievable!

Solomon doesn’t waste much time heading to the ring, stepping over the top rope, and immediately going after Romeo. As the two begin slugging it out, the bell sounds.

* PWA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT QUALIFYING MATCH: SOLOMON VS. ROMEO *
Referee: Tom Stevens
Solomon develops the advantage in the very early going, pounding Romeo to a safe distance away. Solomon then whips Romeo against the ropes, looking for a big boot, but Romeo ducks under it, hits the opposite ropes, and comes back with a flying shoulderblock that knocks the big man off his feet. From there, Romeo unleashes some furious stomps to Solomon’s midsection, looking to incapacitate him. However, the stomps are only to keep Solomon down momentarily, as he works his way back to his feet and shoves Romeo halfway across the ring! Romeo then runs directly at Solomon, but Solomon blasts him with a furious boot to the face that sends the crowd into a frenzy!

Troy: Romeo just got kicked square in the jaw! This isn’t looking good for him!

Hosemann: No it isn’t, Troy! Solomon is now on a roll, and once he gets on a roll, it is nearly impossible to stop him!

Solomon goes to grab Romeo, looking to expedite the end of this match, but Romeo is there to unleash a huge low blow that the referee fails to see! Solomon doubles over, but Romeo charges and downs him with a big time bulldog! Romeo turns him over and goes for a cover… one, two, and Solomon is able to get a shoulder up! Romeo then lifts Solomon up, whips him against the ropes, and nails him with a huge sidewalk slam as he returns! Romeo covers… one, two, and Solomon kicks out again! From there, Romeo adjusts his bandana, signaling for Dre Day!

Troy: My God! You have got to be kidding me!

Hosemann: Troy, Romeo is a big, strong man, but he can’t powerbomb Solomon like this, can he?!

Romeo positions Solomon and goes to lift him, but Solomon blocks it and counters it into a big back body drop! Romeo is slow to his feet, but when he does rise, Solomon lifts him over his head and slams him down with a big gorilla press slam! From there, Solomon signals for the Deep Freeze and the Covered Hall comes to his feet! Romeo is rising and Solomon is about to lift him for the move, when Walter Gindin and Jonathan Brett come down to ringside! Solomon sees them and tells them to leave, but Gindin and Brett stand there, trash talking Solomon. However, Romeo gets up and cradles Solomon, grabbing the tights! One, two, three!

Troy: No!

Hosemann: This is bullshit! Gindin and Brett have just screwed Solomon!

Solomon pops back up, enraged, ready to destroy Gindin and Brett. He starts to go after them, but Romeo spins him around and pops him in the jaw! This gives Brett enough time to enter the ring and club Solomon down from behind! Gindin then grabs a chair and enters the ring, handing it to Brett. Romeo helps Brett tie Solomon up in the ropes and then has the referee raise his hand in victory before exiting. Brett then grabs the chair and smacks a helpless Solomon in the skull with it! Solomon still tries to get free, so Brett nails him with another brutal, unprotected chair shot that sickens the crowd. From there, “Quake 1” hits the speakers, and Brett and Gindin celebrate their moral victory.

Troy: This is disgusting! Solomon has just been screwed out of the championship tournament, all thanks to these two bastards in the ring!

Hosemann: Troy, there will be a time and there will be a place for Solomon to get his revenge. You can bank on that.

Troy: Oh I would agree with you there, Scott. Folks, we’re out of time! We’ll see you next week!
* WINNER VIA PINFALL: ROMEO *

-- END SHOW --

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3. James Biamonte d. Paul Epton with the Buzzkill. (Referee: Tom Stevens)

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