PWA
OVERDRIVE
The PWA logo flashes onto
the screen, but instead of the usual montage-filled opening of Overdrive, we
head right to ringside, where Nick Cade and Rick Madsen are sitting at the
announce table.
Cade: Welcome to Overdrive
fans! I’m Nick Cade, alongside Rick Madsen, and this is definitely an unusual
broadcast for us Rick.
Madsen: to say the least.
It’s our first-ever PWA broadcast on the continent of Asia, and this Tokyo crowd
is amped for Salvation in one hour. But how is this show gonna even get off the
ground Nick?
Cade: I’m not sure, but I
heard that there is a special guest here to open the show. As of this moment, I
have no idea who it could be. Who do you think–
Cade is cut off as the
reanimated version of Linkin Park’s “With You” hits the PA system. Through a
blaze of fire, out steps Scythe to a thunderous ovation!
Cade: It’s Scythe!
Madsen: What in the world
is he doing here? He can’t wrestle anytime soon. His arm is still in a sling!
Cade: Maybe he’ll address
that, but listen to this Japanese crowd go ape for our resident Asian
sensation!
Scythe steps into the ring
and holds his good arm high, allowing the crowd to cheer him as he grabs a
microphone.
Scythe: What’s up
Tokyoooooo?! (Crowd cheers) Now I bet you’re wondering what I’m doing here.
I’ve been in Japan all week long doing promotional work for our current tour,
and I can’t be more excited to be here at Salvation. I’ve got several more
weeks of rehab left for my broken arm, but I’m out here to show you one of the
reasons I’m glad to NOT be back in the ring. (Points up) Just take a look at
that structure above me; the Elimination Chamber. 36 feet in diameter, 16 feet
high, and 10 tons of solid steel, complete with 2 miles of chain and 4
bulletproof glass chambers. Somebody is gonna get hurt tonight, but I’ll
promise you this. Whoever walks away from that cage with the PWA Title, I’ll be
looking for you real soon. Fans of Tokyo and around the world on TV, enjoy the
show!
“Wth> You” replays and
Scythe exits to another deafening reaction that leaves the crowd in a frenzy.
The camera cuts backstage
to a locker room, where Paul Dawkins and Jackie Baccaro are warming up for
their match tonight.
Baccaro: I feel it Paul;
tonight is the night man.
Dawkins: Jackie, I’ve been
here since day one and I feel it too. Tonight is the night that both of us will
claim PWA gold. All we need to do is beat Brett and Infernus.
Baccaro: Jonathan Brett
might have gotten the drop on me last Tuesday on Frequency, but I’m
guaranteeing it right now Paul. You and I will become the new PWA World Tag
Team Champions.
Baccaro and Dawkins pound
fists and continue to pump themselves up as the shot cuts away.
We head back to the parking
lot, where a shiny, black H2 Hummer pulls in. While blaring “Ridin’ Spinners”
by Lil’ Flip and the Three 6 Mafia, the truck stops, but the wheels’ rims
continue to spin as former PWA Champion Jaguar hops down from the ride. Jaguar
admires the spinners until his cell phone rings and he picks up.
Jaguar: Hello? Hey, I’m
good, how are you? Yeah, I just got to the Dome here. I wish you could see this
truck I got. What do you mean serious? (Long pause) Danielle, I thought we went
through this already. I know you’re worried about me and I appreciate it, but
you know how I make my living girl. (Pause) Yeah, I know I had the concussion
two weeks ago, but I’ve gotta do this. I’m in this business to be the PWA
Champion, the best in the world, and if I’ve got to step inside that
Elimination Chamber to get that belt from Mike Troha and TFU, so be it. (Long
Pause) Okay, okay listen. It’s late over there anyway, you don’t need to watch
the event this late at night. You get some sleep and I’ll bring the title and
that 20 grand home in a few weeks when I come back. I promise, alright? (Pause)
Well yeah I know the prize is a hundred grand, but just for stepping inside
that damn thing, I deserve a good 80 of it. (Laughs) Okay I’m sorry. Of course
I’m serious about this. You just go to bed and rest your nerves. (Pause) Yes,
I’ll be fine. I’ve seen worse before. (Pause) Okay, you too. Bye.
Jaguar closes the phone and
reaches into the trunk to grab his bags, but he stands up when he realizes that
Mike Troha is standing behind him, with the PWA Title belt over his shoulder.
Troha: Things alright at
home Jag? (Jaguar turns around) You know, if I were you, I wouldn’t be
promising my little girlfriend anything. Because I’m gonna be the one walking
in the Chamber with this, and I’ll leave it with this and a hundred thousand
bucks. I just wanted to make sure you got that message. And by the way,
(smirking) how’s your head feel?
Jaguar breaks into a grin
before dropping his bags and tackling Troha to the ground!
Cade: They’re going at it
in the parking lot!
Madsen: Not even waiting
for the chamber!
Jaguar pounds away on
Troha’s head and the champion has zero defense for it. Moments later, a blue
pickup truck pulls to a screeching halt behind the two enemies, producing Greg
Tantalus from the passenger side and Mike Griffin from the driver’s!
Madsen: Griffin and
Tantalus are here too!
Cade: What the hell is
going on out there?!
The former tag team
champions club Jaguar from behind, prying him away from the PWA Champion.
Jaguar fights them both off, but hits the ground hard as he’s nailed from
behind with The Miracle’s belt!
Troha: Get his ass up! Pick
him up guys.
Troha heads over to the
truck and yanks down the door of its bed. Tantalus dumps Jaguar onto the bed of
the pickup as Griffin goes to the front and climbs up on the hood. Tantalus
scoops Jaguar up by the legs and holds him up as Griffin soars off the truck’s
roof and delivers a Hart Attack clothesline that sends Jaguar’s head right into
the steel flat bed of the truck!
Cade: Oh my God! TFU just
gave Jaguar the Hart Attack inside that damn pickup truck! We need some help
out there right now!
Madsen: Jaguar is out cold
Nick! I think this was a setup!
Cade: Damn right it was a
setup, and I think Jaguar is hurt badly!
Jaguar is laid out, flat on
his back as TFU leaves the scene of the crime and heads inside the Tokyo Dome’s
Arena.
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
Segment 4 – Backstage
We return from the break in
the parking lot, where PWA trainers, referees and EMTs are with Jaguar. Jaguar
is coming to as PWA Owner Bryan Conroy rushes out to the truck.
Conroy: What happened
here?!
Matt Hansen: TFU set him
up. Griffin and Greg planted him with a Hart Attack on this truck, smacked his
head pretty bad.
Conroy: Well is he gonna be
alright for his match tonight? He’s got a chance to win the World Title!
Hansen: I’m gonna shoot
straight with you Bryan. The doctors are saying he might have another
concussion. If he went into that Chamber tonight in this state, it might not
just end his night. It could end his career.
We head to the interview
area, where Traci Reed is standing by with Loki.
Reed: Loki, Salvation is
still minutes away and as we saw with Jaguar, action is already getting
underway here. How are you feeling about your match with Scott Hosemann tonight
at this time?
Loki: First off, I’m just
wishing the best for Jaguar right now. What we just witnessed was sick. But let
me tell you what will be even sicker Traci; that’s when I go out there and beat
Scott Hosemann tonight. That little piece of crap Justin Schenck had the nerve
to mention what happened to Jenny two weeks ago, so now I’m gonna take all that
frustration and anger out on his boy. Justin won’t be around to save you Scott.
You better get yourself ready to fight, because tonight here in Tokyo, Japan,
it’s rodeo time!
Reed wears a confused look
on her face as the shot cuts to another area backstage.
We are now backstage in a
hallway, where Bryan Conroy is walking feverishly, still fuming about what
happened with Jaguar when he runs into Solomon, Camieko and Walter Gindin.
Gindin: What do you mean
Conroy?
Conroy: I distinctly said
that for this event of Salvation, all matches will be clear of outside
interference. That means no managers involved, so why are you here Walter?
Gindin: I’ll have you know
Bryan that my contract is not one of a manager. I am an agent to both Solomon
and Camieko. Whether I’m out there tonight or not, Solomon will be the last man
standing and we will crown a brand new Women’s Champion right here in Tokyo.
Conroy: I’m glad you see it
your way, but I’m telling you right now, don’t even think about going out
there. Got it? Good.
Gindin sneers at Conroy,
who walks off past them and turns a corner to find Co-Commissioner Kerry Cox
talking to Dean Nash.
Conroy: Kerry, we gotta
talk.
Cox: Sure Bryan. (To Nash)
Good luck in that gauntlet tonight kid. Give em hell. (To Conroy) What’s up
Bryan?
Conroy: Kerry, this night
isn’t going according to plan. We got Jaguar laid out in the parking lot after
getting jumped by TFU.
Cox: Is he alright for
tonight?
Conroy: Not sure, they say
he could have another concussion.
Cox: Those scumbags TFU!
Conroy: Well for doing
this, they can consider those pay cuts and fines I mentioned to be doubled if
there is any collusion at all tonight, but that’s not why I’m talking to you.
We need to get things back on track here. That means I need you to stop being a
Co-Commissioner right now and become “The Hardcore Icon” again. We need you to
kick Jerry’s ass and get him the hell outta here. Can you do that for me?
Cox: Oh I sure can, but let
me get one thing across to you right now.
Conroy: What’s that?
Cox: I’m ALWAYS “The
Hardcore Icon”. Don’t forget it.
Conroy: (Grinning) Finally,
something I actually wanted to hear tonight.
We head back to the
interview position, where Traci Reed is now with Mike Grieco and Dee Licious.
Reed: Mike, even though you
have possessed the International Championship belt for a few weeks now, tonight
you have the title shot you have been waiting for when you meet Romeo. With Dee
banned from ringside, will you be leaving Japan still with that title belt?
Grieco: Are you kidding
Traci? Of course I’ll leave here with the belt. I’ve been waiting for this
night ever since I returned to the PWA in the winter. Now I know I got a little
jump-start by taking the belt, but tonight that will all be forgotten. Tonight,
I’m gonna beat Romeo 1-2-3, and officially become the PWA International
Champion. Let’s go Dee.
Dee scoffs at Traci as we
head to another commercial break.
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
Segment 8 – Backstage
We return from the break to
find Scott Cornelius roaming through the halls with a microphone in hand,
searching for someone. He reaches a door labeled “The Machine” and knocks on
it. When he gets no response, Cornelius quietly opens the door and steps inside
to find The Machine watching videotape of this past week’s edition of Frequency
in which Rudy Montenora rolled him into a small package and pinned him in a
six-man tag.
The Machine holds his hand
up to Cornelius, quieting the reporter as he slows the tape up to watch
Montenora reverse his Jackhammer attempt into an inside cradle. The Machine
pauses the tape with his image on his back and pulls Cornelius in close by the
shirt.
Machine: Tonight, Rudy
Montenora’s massacre begins.
The Machine pushes
Cornelius away and goes back to his tape as the announcer flees while he still
can.
We head up to the interview
area, where Traci Reed is with Showtime Damon Savage and “Not That” Rodney King.
Reed: Showtime, you are
just moments away from your first PWA Progressive Championship shot in the
second annual Progressive Title Gauntlet match against 7 other men. Rodney King
is banned from ringside, how does that affect your chances of winning the gold?
Savage: It won’t affect
them at all. Showtime earned his way into this match by beating Romeo and then
beating Justice himself. If the champion couldn’t beat Showtime on Tuesday, he
don’t stand a chance tonight. You’re looking at the next Progressive Champion
Traci, and there’s nothing Justice can do about it.
The shot cuts backstage to
a dressing room, where Mike Tortorici is unpacking his bags when his door
opens. The crowd cheers once they see Vulture enter the room and stand across
from Tortorici.
Tortorici: Can I help you
with something?
Vulture: Cut the crap
Tortorici. On Frequency on Tuesday, you showed up to attack TFU. That’s all
fine and dandy, but when they were out there trying to rip my head off, where
the hell were you?!
Tortorici: Listen, don’t
take that personally Vulture. Tonight, we have to step inside of a structure
that no one has entered before. 10 tons of steel lie between me and reclaiming
my PWA Championship inside that Elimination Chamber, and to be honest with you,
you’re just another obstacle that I have to mow down, just like Jaguar and TFU.
So inside that chamber tonight, there will be no friends. Only enemies.
Vulture: Alright. Okay
that’s cool Mike. You just remember inside that chamber that if you get in my
way, I guarantee you that I’ll have a Crimson Sunset with your name written all
over it. You think about that.
The tension is extremely
high as Vulture backs away and exits Tortorici’s room.
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
Segment 11, Match 1 – PWA Progressive Championship – Justice © vs.
“Dynamite” Dean Nash vs. The Omega Steve Beovich vs. “Showtime” Damon Savage
vs. James Biamonte vs. Jon Dulberg vs. Don “The MVP” Capriglione vs. Tony
Annetta
Referee: Billy Vargas
The crowd is ready for
action and finally gets some as “More Human Than Human” by White Zombie hits
the speakers. The Omega Steve Beovich makes his way down the extended ramp to a
huge ovation from the sea of humanity inside the Tokyo Dome, and things get
interesting as he nears the ring and “Come With Me” by P. Diddy and Jimmy Page
begins. To a similar reaction, Jon Dulberg steps out and makes his way down to
the ring.
Cade: Whoa, this is very
interesting here. Two tag team partners are going to start this match!
Madsen: One of them will be
eliminated, and the other will move on. All we know about this match is that
the champion, Justice, will enter last. Other than that, anything can happen.
The bell sounds and both
men circle the ring and shake hands in the center, delighting the Japanese
crowd before locking up hard. Beovich grabs a side headlock and Dulberg backs
up to the ropes before shoving him off. Beovich downs Dulberg with a shoulder
block and hits the ropes again, but the Human Highlight floors him with a
hiptoss.
Dulberg sends Beovich down
with a dropkick and heads out of the ring to get to the top rope. Beovich gets
up slowly, but catches Dulberg from the corner of his eye before lunging
towards the ropes and leaning across the top cable. The impact knocks Dulberg
from his perch and he’s straddled across the top turnbuckle! Beovich heads up
and goes for a superplex, but Dulberg fights him off and pushes him down.
Beovich lands on his back, but Dulberg regains his balance before soaring off
and connecting with Sudden Death! Dulberg covers for one…two…three!
Cade: And Dulberg takes the
first fall!
Madsen: And here comes the
next guy!
Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a
Prayer” begins and boos pour in as Don Capriglione makes his way down the ramp.
The former Synergy-mates all share glares at one another and Capriglione jaws
to the beaten Beovich, who responds with a right hand to the face! Capriglione
comes back and there begins a brawl outside the ring!
Vargas exits the ring to
break it up and succeeds, but as he sends The Omega to the back, Capriglione
grabs a chair from ringside and cracks Dulberg in the back with it!
Cade: He just blasted
Dulberg with that chair!
Madsen: Ref didn’t see it
though!
Capriglione rolls under the
bottom rope to hide the chair as Dulberg reaches one knee. He gets to a
vertical base, but Capriglione jumps from the apron to the top rope to deliver
an amazing springboard hurricanrana! He hooks it into a pin for 1---2---3!
Dulberg is still in the
ring as Papa Roach’s “Time And Time Again” hits and dean Nash blazes his way
down to the ring. As The MVP boots Dulberg from the ring, Nash creeps up from
behind and rolls him into a schoolboy for a three count!
Cade: Nash just pinned The
MVP!
Madsen: That quick?!
Capriglione kicks the ropes
in anguish and exits right behind a shaken Dulberg as “2 of Amerika’s Most
Wanted” by Snoop Dogg and 2Pac begins. James Biamonte takes his time getting to
the ring, hearing a negative reaction the entire way. Biamonte climbs into the
ring and delivers a stiff kick to Nash, who doubles over from the blow.
Biamonte hooks Nash up for a vertical suplex and delivers a long, high suplex
that plants Nash flat on his back. Biamonte goes for a pin, and gets
one…two…and Nash kicks out.
Biamonte signals that the
match is over and hooks Nash up for the Buzzkill, but the rookie drops down on
the mat and yanks Biamonte by the trunks, right into the turnbuckles. Biamonte
reels backwards, allowing Nash to plant him with a belly-to-back suplex.
Biamonte is down and Nash calls for the Diving Dragon Attack before heading to
the top rope and landing with it! He hooks the far leg and Vargas counts
one…two…three!
Cade: Nash has taken out
Biamonte too!
Madsen: This kid is on a
roll! He just pinned two former Progressive Champions! Who’s next?
Madsen’s question is
answered once “Footprints” by G-Unit begins and Showtime Damon Savage makes his
march to the ring. The crowd reaction is mixed, but very loud as the
extravagant competitor climbs into the ring. Nash comes at him with an overhand
right, but Savage easily blocks it before peppering him with two right jabs and
flooring him with a big left cross!
Showtime peels Nash from
the canvas before yanking his arm across his chest to hook him up and drill him
with It’s Showtime! Savage makes a nonchalant cover for one…two…three!
Madsen: And Nash is gone!
Cade: Still a great effort
from this kid, but we know who the final two entrants are now.
Dream Theater’s “The
Mirror” begins, bringing Tony Annetta out to a chorus of boos. Annetta sprints
down to the ring and immediately trades punches with Showtime. Showtime’s blows
have more impact and he is winning the battle until Annetta scores with a knee
to the gut. Annetta hits the ropes and decks Savage with a swinging neck
breaker before popping up and calling for his spinebuster.
Annetta lifts Showtime up,
looking for the kill as he Irish whips him. Savage manages to reverse the whip
and catches Annetta’s arm on his return before crossing it over his chest and
connecting with It’s Showtime! Savage covers again and Vargas counts
one…two…three!
Cade: Showtime is on fire
now!
Madsen: And only Justice
remains. He just beat Justice on Tuesday, we might have a new champion Nick!
Savage awaits Justice’s
arrival, which comes once DMX’s “Where Da Hood At?” hits. The Progressive
Champion arrives to a wave of cheers, but drops his belt on the ramp before
sprinting into the ring to get it on with Showtime. Justice slides in and both
men begin to trade hard right hands. Justice uses his power to win that battle
before whipping Savage to the ropes and decking him with a big boot. Justice
covers for 1----2---and Savage kicks out.
Justice picks Showtime up
and kicks him in the gut. The champion begins to set up for the Blind Justice
powerbomb, but Savage drops to a knee before wrapping him in a tight inside
cradle! Vargas counts one…two…and Justice barely escapes! Justice gets up and
charges, but Showtime catches his arm and grabs him for It’s Showtime, but
Justice runs forward and drops down, sending Showtime through the ropes to the
arena floor!
Madsen: Great move by
Justice right there.
Justice goes out to follow
Savage, but Showtime nails him with a shot to the midsection before scoring
with a DDT on the floor! Showtime has Justice nearly out and he tries to get
him up, but the champion reaches up and hits Showtime below the belt!
Cade: Justice just hit him
low! I wonder what that was for.
Madsen: To give himself an
edge in this match Nick. Look at Showtime, it’s academic from here on out.
Justice rolls Showtime back
into the ring before climbing in himself. He sets Showtime up for the Blind
Justice bomb and connects on it with big impact! Justice covers the challenger
and gets 1---2---3!
Cade: And Justice retains
the title!
Madsen: But not without a
great showing by Showtime. It took a low blow and a huge powerbomb to beat the
guy!
Winner at 12:49 and still PWA Progressive Champion – Justice
We head back to the
interview area, where Traci Reed is with Mike Griffin and Greg Tantalus of TFU.
Reed: Greg Tantalus, Mike
Griffin, what were you two thinking when you attacked Jaguar earlier tonight?
The man just suffered a concussion two weeks ago, and you might have delivered
another one tonight? Are you two crazy?!
Griffin: Not crazy at all
Traci, just smart. I know Bryan Conroy sanctioned a bunch of fines and pay cuts
for TFU if we colluded within the Elimination Chamber, but do you see a cage
around us yet Greg?
Tantalus: Nope. Those
stupid pay cuts were official inside the Elimination Chamber tonight, not
outside of it. We are still TFU and we have executed a master plan here
tonight. Whether Troha, Griffin or myself leaves with the title, there are
still 2 PWA guys and 3 members of TFU. And did you see what happened with
Tortorici and Vulture earlier? Traci, this could be Greg Tantalus’ night, Mike
Griffin’s night, or Mike Troha’s night, but rest assured that no matter what,
this will be TFU’s night.
Reed: (Disgusted) Let’s
send it back to you guys.
Madsen: What can you say to
that Nick?
Cade: What can’t I
say?! These scumbags from TFU tried to end Jaguar’s career out in that parking
lot! At this point, there is no way that Jaguar can step inside that demonic
structure above us. They took him out of the chamber, cost him a shot at the
World Title again, and all I can say is that I hope each of them get theirs
inside that Chamber tonight! Whether Vulture or Mike Tortorici, someone has to
defeat TFU and I think the time is now! (Calmer) I apologize for my outburst,
but what we witnessed wasn’t right. For Rick Madsen, I’m Nick Cade, saying
enjoy PWA Salvation. Vic, Paul, take it away guys.