SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2005

MELLON ARENA

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLANIA

SEGMENT 10: BACKSTAGE:

Nick Cade is found backstage with Scythe standing beside him. The crowd cheers loudly at the sight of the Modern Day Samurai.

Cade: Scythe, it’s been a long time coming, but the night has finally arrived. You have the chance to beat Romeo and become a two time PWA Champion. Can I get your thoughts?

Scythe: It’s been a long time since I’ve last held the gold in my hands, and now that I have the opportunity to get it back, I’m not about to let it slip away. But this match isn’t just about the PWA Championship. Romeo turned his back on everyone, both his fans and his friends, just to take the title, and I can’t allow him to get away with that. He thinks that everyone turned away and left him behind, but it’s the other way around. Romeo decided to leave us and walk down his own path instead, but what he doesn’t see is that we were always there and willing to help him. He’s made his choice though, and tonight, he’s all alone out there, and I’m more than ready to help him realize the mistake he’s made. Romeo, it seems that you’ve gotten too big for your ego. It’s time for this Samurai to cut you down.

Scythe nods to Cade and walks off the set, heading straight for the ring. The crowd cheers in the background.

Cade: Determined words from the Modern Day Samurai, and with that said, it’s Romeo versus Scythe for the PWA Champion, coming up later tonight! Now, back to ringside!

SEGMENT 11: MATCH 5: PWA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP:
KEIKO ISHIDA © VS. JADE:
Referee: Dan Martin
Back at ringside, “Zerospace” by Kidneythieves hits the speakers and the fans cheer loudly as Jade heads to the ring, ready for her opportunity at the Women’s Championship. As she settles in the ring, “The Stone Monkey” by Kazu Matsui plays, leading the Women’s Champion Keiko Ishida to the ring, who is accompanied by her agent Walter Gindin and a chorus of boos from the Pittsburgh crowd.

Troy: Listen to these people, Paul. They do not like Keiko Ishida.

Ferrara: They don’t like her because she’s intimidating, Troy. Troy, as we sit here tonight, Keiko Ishida is officially the longest reigning Women’s Champion in the history of the PWA. And that is truly scary, because she hasn’t come close to losing yet.

Keiko removes her belt and moves to the center of the ring. When Jade does the same, the bell sounds, and we are ready to go with this championship bout. Keiko and Jade lock up in the center of the ring as we start, and Jade starts quickly, taking Keiko down with a deep armdrag. Once Keiko gets back to her feet, Jade nails her with a big dropkick that sends her tumbling out of the ring, to the approval of the capacity crowd. Keiko gets her bearings on the outside with Gindin as Jade beckons her back into the ring. Ishida finally does step back inside, and when she does, Jade runs at her with a big clothesline. Ishida ducks under it, and as Jade turns around, Keiko grabs her and suplexes her to the mat with authority. Jade is hurt by the punishing move, and Keiko moves in, looking to keep the pressure mounted. She whips Jade into the corner and follows her in with a big clothesline, one that staggers Jade forward until she falls face-first to the mat. Keiko goes to lift her up, but Jade grabs her and rolls her into a small package! One, two, and Keiko narrowly escapes!

Troy: My God! We were so close to seeing the crowning of a new champion right there!

Ferrara: Don’t get too excited about it, Troy. Keiko still has this match in firm control.

Keiko gets up and Jade immediately goes in for the kill, staggering her with repeated forearms to the jaw, which prompts the crowd to cheer wildly. She backs Keiko up to the ropes and whips her against them, nailing her with a big spinebuster as she returns! Jade covers… one, two, and Keiko kicks out! Keiko gets up, but Jade whips her into the corner and begins nailing her with repeated kicks to the midsection. With Ishida dazed, Jade perches Ishida on the top rope, and destroys her with a huge superplex! With Keiko Ishida reeling, Jade signals for the Side Effect! Ishida slowly gets to her feet, and when she does, Jade grabs her, looking for the move… but Ishida counters out, shoves Jade off, and blasts her with the running STO out of absolutely nowhere! Keiko covers… one, two, three!

Troy: My God, I don’t believe it! Jade was seemingly seconds away from winning this match, and Keiko Ishida recovered and blasted that STO out of absolutely nowhere!

Ferrara: Troy, this woman is going to be at the top of the PWA for a long, long time!

The fans are stunned as “The Stone Monkey” blasts onto the speakers and Keiko Ishida is given her Women’s Championship belt. Not wanting to waste any time after the close call she was just given, Ishida and Walter Gindin quickly exit the ring and head up the ramp, thankful to still be holding onto the gold.
WINNER VIA PINFALL AT 6:38 AND STILL WOMEN’S CHAMPION: KEIKO ISHIDA

SEGMENT 12: BACKSTAGE:

The camera cuts backstage, where Traci Reed is standing by with Jackie Baccaro, his manager Vulture and personal chef Lauren Tantalus.

Reed:  Alright, in just a few moments, Jackie Baccaro will challenge former tag team partner Paul Dawkins for the coveted International Championship…

Vulture:  Traci, sorry to cut you off, but tonight, it's all business.  It's about the dawning of a new era.  It's about the start of the reign over this company of the man, the beast, known simply as Jackie Baccaro.

Baccaro:  Dawkins, I carried your ass up and down this country, all over the damn world, for a year when we were partners.  It's because of me and the success I brought you that you are a champion today.  Tonight, I take what's rightfully mine.  I take my rightful place as a singles champion in this company.  I can't be denied any longer.  This whole company is mine for the taking.  Tonight, I start by becoming the brand-new International Champion.  I guarantee it.

With that, Baccaro and Vulture walk off, headed to the ring.

SEGMENT 13: MATCH 6: PWA INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP:
PAUL DAWKINS © VS. JACKIE BACCARO:
Referee: Jason Church

The crowd cheers as the graphic for The International Championship match comes over The Jumbotron, but they boos the instant "Things Done Changed" by the late Notorious B.I.G hits. A disgruntled Lauren Tantalus leads the way, followed by Vulture and a pumped up Jackie Baccaro, who ignores the heavy boos he recieves as he throws his arms up in front of his streaming gold pyro.

Ferrara: Just look at how majestic Jackie Baccaro looks. It’s his destiny to leave here with The International Championship tonight.

Troy: He might think that, but I'm not going to underestimate Paul Dawkins. He is The International Champion for a reason.

Ferrara: But he also has not beaten Baccaro one-on-one. And with Vulture in his corner, I don't see it happening tonight. Baccaro is coming off a loss to GI Jew, but I think he's gonna bounce back in a big way and leave 13 pounds heavier.

Baccaro enters the ring and poses cockily on the turnbuckles until "Black" by Sevendust takes over. The crowd gives a huge greeting to Paul Dawkins, but the pop grows considerably louder once Liz Rush walks out, followed by Renegade!

Troy: There ya go! Dawkins is coming out with Liz Rush and the Progressive Champion Renegade! How much of a difference will Vulture make now?

Ferrara: I'm not sure, but Paul bringing out his little girlfriend won't mean much either.

Dawkins comes into the ring and takes off his championship belt before holding it high for the fans and Baccaro to see. Matt Hansen takes the belt and holds it in the air, showing what the men are fighting for before the bell rings.

Troy: Alright here we go. We all know the story between these two men, former tag team champions, now bitter enemies. Now they fight in their highest profile match together, for the prestigious International Title.

Both men circle the ring and lock up in the center. Baccaro uses his power to muscle Dawkins backwards, but the champion outwrestles him early and takes him down in an armbar. Baccaro rolls with it and gets to his feet to deliver a forearm shiver. Dawkins shakes it off as Baccaro goes for another, but Dawkins ducks under and uses his momentum to spin Baccaro around and down him with a back suplex.

Dawkins goes for a quick cover that Baccaro easily powers out of. Dawkins grabs him in a side headlock, but Baccaro shoves him off and floors him with a clothesline. Baccaro quickly drops down an elbow to push his advantage before lifting Dawkins up and scoop slamming him down to the canvas.

Dawkins holds his back, so Baccaro goes after it with a sharp kick to the spine before dropping his knee against his back and yanking back on his chin. Dawkins looks for an escape and finds one by using his long leg to deliver an upwards kick that cracks Baccaro right across the bridge of his nose. Baccaro immediately releases the hold and stands up, only for Dawkins to rush forward and send him over the top rope to the floor with a running clothesline! Baccaro hits the arena floor hard, but he goes down even harder when Dawkins pulls himself over the top rope and lands right on him with a flying plancha!

Troy: That is a 6'5", 250-pound man doing a plancha like that folks!

Ferrara: I think Jackie has a bloody nose!

Dawkins rolls Baccaro into the ring and the crowd can see that he does, in fact, have a bloody nose from Dawkins' well-placed kick. Dawkins covers for a one....two...but Baccaro kicks out! Dawkins then heads up to the top rope, looking for a cross body block, but he soars off and Baccaro reverses it into a big powerslam! Baccaro covers for one....two....and Dawkins gets a shoulder up!

Baccaro gets off the mat and wipes the blood from his face before grabbing Dawkins and tossing him with a belly-to-belly suplex! Wasting no time, Baccaro connects with another belly-to-belly throw before setting up in the corner for his running forearm smash.

Ferrara: He's going for the forearm here, this could do it!

Baccaro waits for Dawkins to get up before charging at him, but Dawkins sees him coming and drops him right on his injured nose with a drop toe hold! Baccaro gets to his feet and slumps in a corner. Dawkins rushes forward for his Stinger Splash, but even with Lauren Tantalus trying to stop him, Vulture grabs Baccaro by the arm through the middle and top ropes and yanks him out of the way!

Dawkins crashes into the turnbuckles and Baccaro takes him down with a reverse neckbreacker. Baccaro covers again, but still gets a two count. Tantalus and Vulture argue outside the ring as Baccaro gets Dawkins up off the mat. Baccaro tries a right hand, but Dawkins rocks him with a right of his own. He backs Baccaro to the ropes and Irish whips him across, but the whip is reversed mid-ring. Tantalus breaks away from the argument to blindly trip up Baccaro, but she doesn't see Baccaro reverse the whip, making Dawkins fall to the canvas face-first as she yanks his leg!

Ferrara: She just tripped up Dawkins! I knew she had it in her!

Troy: Lauren obviously didn't want to do that, but that could be a costly mistake!

Vulture breaks out into hysterical laugher as Tantalus is horrified by her actions. Baccaro then signals for The Baccaro Bomb, and instead of taking Vulture's mocking, the former Women's Champion walks from the scene with her head in her hands, knowing that her error might cost Dawkins his championship as the crowd boos vociferously.

Back in the ring, Baccaro sets Dawkins up for The Baccaro Bomb, but Dawkins slips out and hits him in the midsection before hitting the ropes and flattening his face with a Scud Missile! Dawkins covers for one....two.....thr-but Baccaro kicks out!

Troy: That looked like three!

Ferrara: It was close Troy, very close!

Dawkins gets up and pulls Baccaro off the canvas by the arm. He looks for an Irish whip, but abruptly turns direction and shoots Baccaro into the corner, but Matt Hansen doesn't see it coming and he catches all of Baccaro's force against the turnbuckles! Before Baccaro can turn around, Dawkins charges forward and nails him with The Stinger Splash, inadvertantly crushing Hansen again in the process!

Dawkins is shocked to see Hansen go down, but he's even more shocked when Vulture slides into the ring and easily takes him down with a clothesline! This brings Renegade inside, knocking Vulture down and rolling him out of the ring. Baccaro gets to his feet, but he turns right into Renegade, who lifts him up and blasts him with The F-U!

Troy: The F-U! Renegade just scored with The F-U on Baccaro!

Ferrara: Blatant cheating!

Troy: Vulture got involved first, and now he's got Liz Rush!

Vulture holds Rush, who is screaming at the top of her lungs for her release. Renegade springs into action to get her, but Vulture buys some time by tossing her into The Progressive Champion. Renegade catches her, but Vulture runs over to the timekeeper and rips Dawkins' International Title from him.

Renegade gives chase and catches up to Vulture, who tries to hit him with the belt and misses. Renegade scores with a shot that floors Vulture and sends the gold flying into the ring...right in front of the widened eyes of Liz Rush.

Troy: Renegade is taking it to Vulture outside the ring, but the belt is now in the ring!

Ferrara: Wait, Liz is getting into the ring!

Troy: She isn't even medically cleared to wrestle yet; get outta there Liz!

Rush climbs into the ring and lifts up the belt as both champion and challenger slowly get to their feet. Baccaro rises first and rush picks up the belt to nail him with it, but Baccaro drops down flat on the mat and she connects with the gold right between Dawkins's eyes! The champion falls to the canvas in a heap as Rush looks on completely stunned!

Troy: She just hit Dawkins with the title!

Ferrara: Boy, that Paul Dawkins must have no luck with the ladies. Each of them has tried to cost him the title!

Troy: They didn't try to do that and you know it!

Vulture fights Renegade off and floors him with a low blow before rolling into the ring to scare Rush away. With Hansen still down and out, referee Dan Martin zooms down to the ring. Vulture kicks the belt out of the squared circle and jumps out of the ring as Baccaro lifts up a groggy Dawkins and plants him with a Baccaro Bomb! Baccaro collapses atop his former partner as Martin counts 1----2----3!

Ferrara: We have a new champion Troy! Destiny! I told you it was destiny!

Troy: It took a gang of interference on both ends, but the record books will show that Paul Dawkins has lost The International Title to Jackie Baccaro.

Vulture scoops the belt up from the arena floor and hands it to the new champion, whose face is now gushing blood but also gushing with pride as he holds up his first PWA singles championship as "Things Done Changed" plays again. Renegade rolls back into the ring to check on Dawkins as Vulture and Baccaro happily walk past a devastated Liz Rush, her eyes submersed in tears as Dawkins lies defeated on the canvas.

Ferrara: This was a helluva match, but like it or not, just like Biggie's song says, things done changed around here Troy. We've got a new champ in town!

Troy: That we do, we have seen one new champion, and with the two World Title matches upcoming, I'm wondering if we will see more.

WINNER VIA PINFALL AT 14:38 AND NEW INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION: JACKIE BACCARO

SEGMENT 14: MATCH 7: ORA-RECOGNIZED WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP:
ANTHONY FAILLA © VS. SOLOMON:
Referee: Matt Hansen

Metallica’s “Sad But True” unexpectedly begins to play, but no matter how much of a surprise it is, the audience still insists on sending jeers to PWA Owner Bryan Conroy, who is accompanied by Helen Summers. The pair walks down the ramp, ignoring the crowd on their way to ringside. Conroy and Summers take a seat at the booth, shaking hands with both Victor Troy and Paul Ferrara. They put on their head sets while getting themselves comfortable.

Ferrara: We’re glad to have you, but if you don’t mind my asking, what brings you out here?

Conroy: I don’t mind at all, Paul. I’m simply out here to watch this match with a front row seat.

Summers: Not to mention that we hold a special interest in this match, as it involves the ORA Championship.

The house lights go down shortly after, and bursts of blue pyro is launched into the air. "Hear Me" by Darkseed begins to play, and jeers rain down from the audience as the monstrous Solomon appears on top of the ramp. Accompanying him are Walter Gindin and Infernus, who both look confident in Solomon’s ability to take home the golden prize. Gindin and Infernus stand on the outside as Solomon steps over the top rope. The Alaskan monster stares at the entryway with a scowl as he waits for his opponent. His patience grows thin, but "Shootouts" by Jadakiss and Styles blasts over the speakers, bringing an end to his anxiety. Anthony Failla emerges from behind the current to a rush of jeers from the crowd. He fearlessly walks down the ramp with the ORA Championship belt carried around his waist.

Ferrara: In singles matches, Solomon has only been defeated once. Do you think he can take home the ORA Championship tonight?

Troy: Solomon has a tremendously impressive track record. He certainly has great chances to do it, especially with Walter Gindin and Infernus there to botch things up for Failla.

Ferrara: Why must you always be so suspicious?!

Failla steps through the ropes and gets into the face of Solomon. The two giants stare each other down with cold glares. Failla mouths off a few words to Solomon before brushing passed him and climbing on the turnbuckles to show off the gold that he’ll be defending tonight. The audience continues to boo. Failla hands the belt to the referee, who calls for the bell to sound.

Troy: It’s Anthony Failla against Solomon, with the ORA Championship belt up for grabs!

Summers: Personally, I wouldn’t mind if Solomon won, but both men are capable of representing the ORA.

Conroy: Agreed. We’re sure to have a strong champion either way.

Both men meet up in the center of the ring, already trash talking each other. Then, a cocky Failla slaps Solomon right across the face! Solomon becomes infuriated and clubs Failla hard, and the two commence in a battle that rages back and forth, which the crowd takes joy in! Solomon backs Failla into the ropes and whips him to the other side, and on his return, the Alaskan Monster lifts Failla out high to drop him on an outstretched knee for an atomic drop! Failla falls back, and Solomon takes advantage of it with several stomps to his chest. He wrenches Failla off the mat, but Failla finds a burst of power and breaks out of the hold. He drives a boot hard into Solomon’s stomach, then sends him crashing into the mat with a suplex. Failla quickly moves and grabs Solomon’s legs while he’s still on the mat. After taking aim, Failla falls back, forcing Solomon back up and catapulting him into a turnbuckle!

Troy: Failla’s holding his own in there!

Ferrara: I have to admit, I’m a little surprised.

Summers: Of course he’s doing well. He was the first champion we chose to hold the belt, after all.

Solomon comes stumbling out of the corner, but Failla launches himself in and splashes Solomon hard against the turnbuckle. He torpedoes Solomon into the opposite corner right after, then rushes in for another splash, but Solomon sees it coming and boots Failla square in the face! Seeing the open opportunity, Solomon lifts Failla onto his shoulders! Gindin shouts out his orders to complete the maneuver, and Infernus points at Failla with a thumbs-down.

Troy: He’s going for the Deep Freeze!

Ferrara: Failla won’t get up from that move!

Solomon sets up Failla for the move, but refusing to go down, Failla flails wildly until he slips out. Failla lands behind Solomon, and when the Alaskan Monster turns around, Failla boots him hard in the stomach, setting him up for the Almighty Sacrifice!

Ferrara: Oh my God! Failla managed to get out and he’s going to finish off Solomon!

Troy: Either man can win this match!

Solomon sees himself in trouble and pushes Failla into the ropes. Failla runs back, and both men hold their arms out, clotheslining the hell out of each other! They steadily rise up to their feet and stare at each other, until a loud roar sounds throughout the arena. With their focus interrupted, Failla and Solomon look around to see what the commotion is.

Conroy: What the hell is that?

Troy: I don’t know, but it sounds like it’s coming from the back.

Suddenly, Slipknot's "Opium of The People" plays, and the fans go berserk as GI Jew, wearing a metal chain around his neck, rides out onto the top of the ramp. He revs up his Harley, as both Failla and Solomon are shocked to see him here. GI Jew speeds down the aisle and hops off the bike once he reaches the bottom. He pulls a steel pipe from the bike and slides into the ring, going right after Failla with it. The ORA Champion tries to defend himself, but he is no match for a pipe-wielding GI Jew. He beats Failla into the mat until his skull cracks open! The referee throws the match out the window and the bell sounds repeatedly, causing Solomon to flip out. He charges at GI Jew for costing him the chance at the belt, but GI Jew takes the chain from around his neck and whips Solomon hard with it! Even the Alaskan Monster is unable to take much of that kind of punishment, and he falls soon as well.

Troy & Ferrara: Oh... My... God...

Summers: What is GI Jew doing?! He’s completely ruined this match!

Conroy: Where’s security?! Get that lunatic out of here!

GI Jew proceeds with his rampage on both men, before sliding out of the ring to grab a chair from the timekeeper. GI Jew gets hold of the chair, but Infernus attempts to stop the crazed Grand Slam winner, but only to get a chair across the cranium for his troubles! Infernus crumbles to the ground, and GI Jew makes quick work of Infernus with several chair shots that bend the metal! GI Jew looks up at Gindin shortly after, and the terrified manager bolts away to make his escape. Cheers rain down as GI Jew smirks and looks on. He stares at his surroundings, only to spot the golden belt resting by the side. GI Jew takes the ORA Championship belt, sliding into the ring with it.

Summers: Let go of that belt! It doesn’t belong to you!

Troy: GI Jew just laid out anyone who tried to take him on! I don’t think it’s a good idea to get on his bad side right now!

GI Jew stands in the middle of the ring, staring at the belt that sits in both of his hands. Conroy and Summers glare at him in shock, unable to accept the carnage that he just helped create. After several moments, GI Jew drapes the belt across the fallen and bloodied Failla and makes his exit through the ropes. He gets back on his bike and revs it up, prompting a huge chorus of cheers from the audience. GI Jew speeds back up the ramp, leaving behind the havoc. “Opium of the People” plays in the background, and both Conroy and Summers stand and watch in fury.

WINNER AT 13:49: NO CONTEST
STILL ORA-RECOGNIZED WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: ANTHONY FAILLA

SEGMENT 15: BACKSTAGE:

The shot cuts away to the interview area, where Scott Cornelius is with the PWA World Heavyweight Champion.

Cornelius: I am here with--

Romeo: Don't even say anything else Cornball, you always ask the same question anyway. Listen here. Ever since I signed up to fight Scythe tonight, all I've been hearing is that I'm not leaving Pittsburgh with the title tonight. Its those same idiot fans who told me I wasn't gonna beat Jaguar last month. You see where it got him, and now Scythe is going to the same spot. I am not some transitional champion. This belt right here says that I am the best in the world at what I do, and can't nobody prove that wrong. Not Bryan Conroy, not Kerry Cox, not that ORA lady, not whichever guy has their belt. I didn't even watch their stupid match tonight, because when it comes to being the World Heavyweight Champion, Da Playboi is where its at. I'm the biggest dog around here, and if Scythe wants to find out why, I'm about to show him. I've had tougher ho's than Scythe get slapped up on the track for disrespecting me, so imagine what I do to The Modern Day Samurai tonight. Get ready Scythe, because I promise you just like I did with Jag, when I see you in the ring, its curtains!

Romeo storms off the set, shoving Cornelius in the process as he makes his way towards the ring.

SEGMENT 16: JUMBOTRON:

A video package airs, highlighting the feud between the PWA World Heavyweight Champion Romeo and the longest-reigning PWA Champion in history Scythe, which culminates momentarily with a battle for the richest prize in the business.

SEGMENT 17: MATCH 8: PWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP:
ROMEO © VS. SCYTHE:
Referee: Tom Stevens

A bell sounds and the spotlight falls on Lee Palmer as he prepares to introduce the participants for the main event.

Palmer: The following contest is our main event and it is scheduled for one fall for The PWA World Heavyweight Championship!

The crowd cheers and they grow much louder in volume once Linkin Park's "With You" begins to play over the loudspeakers. The entrance clouds with smoke as Palmer speaks again.

Palmer: Introducing first, the challenger. From Simi Valley, California, weighing 253 pounds, he is The Modern-Day Samurai, he is...Scyyyyythe!

Scythe runs through the smoke to a deafening pop from the crowd, and he reciprocates by showing his gratitude for the thousands in attendance and millions more at home as he makes his way down to the ring. He slaps hands with fans on both sides of the ramp before rolling into the ring and hopping up on the turnbuckles to scan the crowd some more.

Ferrara: Scythe looks ready to go tonight!

Troy: It was six months ago that Scythe lost the PWA World Heavyweight Championship to Solomon in an unconventional Falls Count Anywhere Ironman Match at Madison Square Garden. Scythe has been sidetracked since Hellbent by his battles with Bishop Cross, but after defeating him and running him out of town at Salvation, he is focused on reclaiming the gold that he wore longer than any other man in company history.

Ferrara: And even though he is the challenger, he does seem to be the favorite because Romeo has never gotten a win over Scythe in singles action throughout their careers. They haven't wrestled many times due to being on the same side of the fence, but now they are polar opposites in the biggest matchup they have ever had together.

Scythe readies himself in the ring as three D-Bombs fall and B.G.'s "I Want It" booms over the speakers.

Palmer: And his opponent, from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing 262 pounds, he is Da Playboi and the PWA Heavyweight Champion of The Worrrrld, he is....Roooooo-meoooooo!

Romeo steps out through his own cloud of smoke to a reaction filled with nothing but boos. He opens his overcoat and unhooks his championship belt, holding it high for all to see before slinging it over his shoulder and walking down the ramp.

Troy: And here comes the triumphant champion. Even though he has not beaten Scythe before, they have not wrestled many times. It was just last month at Salvation when Romeo scored the biggest victory of his career by defeating Jaguar in the middle of the ring and putting him out with a concussion that still has the four-time PWA Champion sidelined. Romeo is dead set on doing the same to Scythe and silencing every critic he has by beating the man that Jaguar could not beat one-on-one for the title at Walking Wounded.

Ferrara: If he does that, there is nothing that anybody can say about him. Romeo has won more titles than most of the guys in that locker room. He is easily in the top ten of all-time in that category. If he can beat the longest reigning champion tonight, how can we not say that Romeo is indeed the man?

Romeo walks up the ring steps and climbs inside the squared circle. He quickly hands his belt over to Tom Stevens and the camera catches him mouthing to Scythe that the gold will be back in his possession very shortly. The music shuts off and both men disrobe as the crowd starts to quiet a little. Scythe removes his headband and tosses his new Scythe t-shirt into the crowd as Stevens holds the belt up and asks for the bell.

The bell rings and the cheering begins again as they lock up hard in the middle of the ring. The struggle is long, but Romeo's power wins out as he backs Scythe up into a corner. Stevens demands a clean break, and Romeo begins to give one until he delivers a hard, open-hand chop to the challenger's chest.

Troy: Some clean break by Romeo.

Ferrara: Romeo just delivered a little message to Scythe there. He's letting him know that this match is going to be a smash mouth type of fight and he isn't scared to break the rules to win it.

Troy: How do you know that?

Ferrara: Because I do. Win some titles first and then question me like that Troy.

They circle the ring again and lock up. This time, Scythe forces Romeo back to a corner and once the hold is broken, he responds with the same chop Romeo delivered, but much harder in effect. The sound resonates throughout The Mellon Arena, and Romeo rubs his chest before charging at Scythe. Scythe sees it coming and takes Romeo down with a deep armdrag before keeping him down with an armbar.

Scythe holds the bar tight, but Romeo forces his way to his feet. Not releasing the arm, Scythe wrenches it twice before dropping a big elbow on it. Romeo holds his left arm close to his body, but swings a right hand. Scythe blocks it and delivers a dropkick to the jaw that sends Romeo down hard to the mat!

Romeo shakes it off and gets back up, but Scythe takes him down with a sidewalk slam. He goes up to the top rope quickly, bur Romeo rolls out of the ring on the far side before Scythe can take off. The crowd boos as Romeo takes a breather, but Scythe remains in the ring.

Troy: Great ring awareness by Romeo. He got outta there before Scythe could hit him with a big move, perhaps The Diving Blade.

Ferrara: And Scythe is doing the right thing by staying patient and not going after him. Scythe has the advantage right now and the momentum. He doesn't need to go outside the ring, where Romeo can do much more damage than he can.

Romeo waits to the count of eight before stepping back into the ring. He looks to lock up, but he fakes it and connects with a kick to the midsection. Scythe doubles over and Romeo sends him to the mat with a big kneelift to the head. Scythe falls to the canvas, and Romeo begins to take over by unloading on him with big right hands to the forehead.

Romeo gets Scythe off the canvas and whips him into the ropes. Scythe bounces off and Romeo takes him down with a big spinebuster! Romeo makes a cover, but only gets a two count as Scythe kicks out.

Romeo gets Scythe off the mat again and drives him back into a corner. He smashes his midsection with two hard shoulder thrusts before whipping him hard to the other side and following him in with a clothesline. Scythe crumbles to the mat and the crowd boos as Romeo begins to celebrate his advantage.

Troy: Romeo is taunting him now.

Ferrara: He's firmly in the driver's seat, but he knows not to give Scythe too long to recover.

Romeo lifts Scythe off the mat and grabs him in a front facelock before snapping him down in a suplex. Scythe rises in pain, but Romeo yanks him back down before hooking his leg in a cover. Stevens hits the mat twice, but Scythe kicks out before he can reach three.

Romeo begins to show some frustration now by hitting the mat. He tries to lift Scythe up for his reverse Death Valley Driver, but Scythe surprises him by rolling him backwards in a crucifix! Romeo's arms are trapped as Stevens counts one and two, but he slips out before three! Before Scythe can rise, Romeo keeps his lead firm with a quick kneedrop to the head.

Romeo grinds his forearm against Scythe's face before gripping him in a tight rear chinlock. Romeo presses his knee against the back of Scythe's neck as he pulls back mercilessly on his chin.

Troy: Scythe is in serious trouble here.

Ferrara: Paul Dawkins might have broken Baccaro's nose with a kick in this move earlier, but Romeo has it on there good. Scythe has to find a way to get out or he'll be forced to quit.

The crowd begins to cheer as Scythe pumps his arms to keep his blood flowing. He turns one way and then quickly turns another to break Romeo's grip. Before Romeo can react, Scythe drops down and hits him with a back kick to the face! The crowd cheers as Scythe reaches his feet and chops Romeo twice before whipping him to the ropes and downing him with a double-hand chop!

Romeo gets up and walks into an inverted atomic drop before Scythe drops him with a clothesline. Scythe makes a cover for one...two...and Romeo powers out. Scythe gets Romeo up and grabs him for a DDT, but the champion breaks it by bum rushing him into a corner. Romeo shakes his head and charges, but Scythe uses the top ropes to hold himself up as he kicks Romeo about six times in the face with an incredible bicycle kick!

Ferrara: Oh man, didn't Liu Kang do that move?!

Troy: Oh please Paul.

Romeo is stunned and dizzied by Scythe kicking, so the challenger has ample time to back him against the ropes and stretch him every which way with The Tarantula!

Troy: He's got The Tarantula on! We haven't seen that in months!

Ferrara: Illegal move! Illegal move!

Scythe breaks the hold at the count of four, avoiding disqualification, but punishing Romeo. The crowd roars as Scythe begins to stalk Romeo from behind. The champion rises, but he turns right into Scythe's clutches as the challenger grabs him around the neck and plants him with The Flying Dragon!

Troy: Scythe just nailed The Flying Dragon! We know what's next!

Ferrara: It’s gotta be The Diving Blade!

Scythe drags Romeo near the corner and begins to scale the turnbuckles. He positions himself to deliver The Diving Blade, but Romeo kicks the top rope and Scythe loses his balance! He lands atop the top turnbuckle, and Romeo grabs him from behind and nails him with a desperate reverse DVD!

Troy: Reverse Death Valley Driver from Romeo!

Ferrara: He just dropped Scythe right down on his head!

Romeo crawls over for a cover and gets one.....two....thr-but Scythe gets an arm up! Romeo looks on in disbelief as he pulls himself up. He grabs Scythe and signals for The Dre Day Powerbomb before getting him into position for the move. He lifts him up, but Scythe floats over the top of the champion, lands on his feet and swings a back kick at him, but Romeo catches his boot and spins him around before giving a sharp knee to the gut and then blasting him with The Dre Day Powerbomb! Romeo falls atop Scythe and hooks both legs tightly as Stevens counts one....two....three!

Troy: And Romeo wins it!

Ferrara: He's done it again Troy! The Dre Day Bomb has just claimed another victim and this crowd can't believe it!

Troy: They're gonna have to believe it, Romeo has just pinned Scythe in the middle of the ring. This was a close match and Scythe almost got it done, but Romeo came back at the end to get the duke.

Stevens takes the belt and hands it back to Romeo, but the champion doesn't allow him to raise his arm in victory. Romeo puts the belt down and hops out of the ring to grab a steel chair. He returns to the ring and unfolds the chair in the middle of the ring before pointing to Scythe.

Troy: What the hell is he doing?!

Ferrara: Romeo said he wanted to take Scythe out, and I think he's looking to powerbomb him on the chair the same way he did to Jaguar!

Troy: Oh no, that can't happen. He could break his damn neck!

Romeo gets Scythe off the mat and holds him in position for another powerbomb. Stevens pleads with Romeo not to do it, but that gets him shoved hard to the canvas. Romeo prepares to deliver the move, but everything stops once a huge explosion of fire erupts from the stage!

Troy: Whoa!

Ferrara: What the hell was that?!

Troy: I have no idea.

Ferrara: Weird city this is. Freakin' Pittsburgh.

Romeo drops Scythe to look up the ramp, but he shrugs it off and goes back to attempt his move. He grabs Scythe again, but stops once another huge burst of fire erupts from the stage! Scythe is still in Romeo's grip once Mannie Fresh's "Real Big" hits and the building comes unglued! Romeo's mouth drops as Jaguar's video package comes over The Jumbotron and the man himself walks through the curtain!

Troy: Oh my God! Jaguar is back!

Ferrara: I thought he was hurt!

Troy: He looks fine to me, and ready to fight!

Jaguar is in street clothes and rips off his jacket before dashing into the ring! Romeo drops Scythe and swings a right hand at his former partner, but Jaguar blocks it and comes back with two of his own before whipping Romeo to the ropes and blasting him with a jumping side kick! Jaguar looks out to the crowd, who is begging for a Carrjack, but Romeo wants no part of it as he rolls out of the ring and scurries up the ramp. Jaguar lifts the belt up and throws it at him, falling short by a few feet as "Real Big" plays again. Jaguar helps Scythe to his feet and holds his arm up as the crowd applauds his efforts.

Troy: Man oh man. Scythe didn't become the PWA Champion tonight, but Jaguar has returned with a vengeance!

Ferrara: I can't believe he's back, who let him in here?!

Troy: Doesn't matter. All I know is that The PWA Champion has a real big problem on his hands!

Ferrara: Does everything have to be real big with this guy?!

Troy: For Paul Ferrara, I'm Victor Troy, saying goodnight everybody!

WINNER VIA PINFALL AT 21:48 AND STILL PWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: ROMEO

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