At ringside,
"Phantom of the Opera overture" by Andrew Lloyd Webber hits and the
fans begin booing raucously as Bishop Cross leads Reaper and Loki, the Army of
the Damned, to the ring. Upon entering the ring, Cross grabs a microphone
and the boos refuse to die down. Cross ignores
them and begins to speak.
Cross: In five days, the destruction will
continue. Our reign of fire will resume, and once and for all, two souls
will be destroyed. GI Jew, Renegade, your final days are at hand.
You signed your own death warrants when you agreed to battle us in a
handicapped match. We are not capable of showing mercy. We have no
care for your well-being or your lives. We have already destroyed two
lives. On Sunday, Live From
Suddenly,
Slipknot's "Opium of the People" hits the speakers and the fans erupt
into cheers. GI Jew and Renegade stampede down the aisle, both clutching
baseball bats. They storm into the ring and begin swinging them violently
amidst the cheers of the crowd. Cross calls off the troops and they retreat,
backpedaling up the ramp. Jew grabs a microphone in the ring.
Jew: Nobody wants to hear a damn word you
have to say, Cross! You think what we're doing is suicide? We say
it's necessary! You sons of bitches WILL be stopped, and you'll be stopped
this Sunday Live From
Jew tosses
the mic down and he and Renegade hold their ground in
the ring as "Opium of the People" hits again. The Army of the
Damned stands on the outside, staring them down intently, as Bishop Cross
mouths to Jew that he has just made the final mistake of his life and we cut to
commercial.
-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --
Sevendust's "Black" begins to
play, garnering a nice pop from the crowd as Paul Dawkins leads rookie Victor
Simon in the walk down to the ring. They soak up the big ovation and roll into
the ring ready for action as they play to the crowd.
Ferrara: They do, but they are up against some
stiff competition as well. Mike Grieco is a former International Champion and
will take on Dawkins for the title this Sunday, and
As they wait
in the ring, Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" plays to a chorus of boos
as Winston leads Dexter P. Wellington and Mike Grieco to the squared circle.
They climb into the ring and
* INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION PAUL DAWKINS & VICTOR
SIMON VS. PROGRESSIVE CHAMPION DEXTER P. WELLINGTON & MIKE GRIECO *
Referee: Billy Vargas
The bell
sounds and
Dawkins goes
right after
Grieco
establishes his advantage with three big overhand rights to the face before
backing up to the ropes to deliver more damage. He tries a kick, but Dawkins
swats it away and follows up with a shot to the gut. Grieco doubles over in
pain and Dawkins hits the ropes before dropping him with The Scud Misslie legdrop! Dawkins covers
and hooks a leg for one...two...and
Troy: Aw come on, Dawkins might have had him there!
Dawkins gets
up to trade words with
With
* WINNERS VIA PINFALL: PAUL DAWKINS & VICTOR SIMON *
"Black"
replays as Dawkins and Simon exit up the ramp victorious, but the camera
catches a glaring look of anger in the eyes of
-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --
The camera
spots Commissioner Kerry Cox walking through the backstage area. He
reaches a dressing room door and opens it. The fans cheer when they
realized he has just entered the dressing room of a man who was both his tag
team partner and worst enemy at times, Superstar Scott Hosemann.
Cox: Hey Scott. How's everything?
Hosemann: Hey Kerry. It's good. A
little nervous about Sunday, but I'll be ready. By the way, thanks for
giving me the shot.
Cox: I actually came here to talk to you
about that. Scott, it was just two years ago that I was in a similar
situation to you, people telling me I was past my prime, and that I didn't have
it anymore. In fact Scott, it was YOU who was saying all that.
Remember, you basically would not rest until you had retired me personally?
And you said you did it for my own good?
Hosemann: Of course I remember. What
are you getting at?
Cox: Well Scott, I realized something as time
went on. You were right all along. My body took way too much
punishment over the years. If I hadn't retired when I had, who knows
where I'd be today. But now that I have retired, I actually think I might
not be crippled when I'm 50. So, for what it's worth, thanks for helping
me get out while I could, and thanks for giving me some of the best matches of
my career right at the end.
Hosemann: That means a lot to me,
Kerry. It really does.
Cox: Well Scott, the reason I'm saying all
this now is because I think you've reached that same crossroads. Let's
face it, we all know you have some health problems. You've missed a lot
of time over the past few years, passing the gaps off as sabbaticals, but I
know the truth. I know why you've hardly wrestled over the past
year. I know the real reason you were booted from The Legacy. Your
body is falling apart. Your career is ending, whether you like it or
not. And if you keep going for much longer, you'll run the same risks I
ran when you argued so vehemently for me to hang it up. So I've come out
here to ask you something. Scott, you have the same opportunity I
did. Your challenging Mike Griffin for the PWA
title in what will likely be the last title shot you ever get. Give
him everything you've got and show the world that you still have one great
match left in you. Show the world that you're still a champion. But
Scott, if you lose, please give some real thought to
hanging it up. The quality of life I lead these days is great. I
can only wish the same for you two years from now. Please think it over.
Hosemann: (long pause) I will. Believe
me, it's not something I haven't thought about. But I will give
everything I have on Sunday. I don't plan to lose. This will be my
finest hour, even if it's my last.
Cox: Best of luck to you, Scott. I've gotta get going though. I'll see you around.
Cox turns to
leave and Hosemann calls back to him.
Hosemann: Kerry?
Cox: Yeah.
Hosemann: Thanks. For
everything.
Cox: No Scott. Thank you. Give em hell Sunday, but just don't kill yourself out there.
Cox then
walks off screen, leaving behind a pensive Hosemann as the shot fades.
Oasis'
"Turn Up The Sun" hits the speakers and we
see a graphic appear on the screen that reads "PWA Live From
Rockefeller Center Report." From there, the shot takes us to a
backstage set and PWA reporter Ron O'Brien, who is standing in front of a
backdrop featuring the Live From Rockefeller Center
logo.
O'Brien:
Hello ladies and gentlemen, my name is Ron O'Brien and this is the Live From
For
the PWA World Heavyweight Championship, former allies collide as the champion
The
Modern-Day Samurai Scythe challenges Da Playboi Romeo for the ORA World Heavyweight title!
With the Everlasting Epic world championship shot on the line, Greg Tantalus
defends against Jackie Baccaro, who will have Vulture in his corner!
The
Tag Team Championship is up for grabs as Alpha Omega defends against the superteam of Jaguar and Briggs!
With
the International Championship on the line, champion Paul Dawkins meets two-time
former champion Mike Grieco!
The Women's
title will be defended in a triple-threat match, as Keiko Ishida faces Liz Rush
and Dee Licious in a match where the undefeated champion doesn't have to be
pinned to lose her title!
Dexter
P. Wellington defends his Progressive Championship against upstart newcomer
Victor Simon!
And,
in a three-on-two handicapped match, the Army of the Damned, comprised of
Bishop Cross, Loki and Reaper, will go to war with GI Jew and Renegade!
All
this and more coming your way this Sunday, July 24, Live From Rockefeller
Center in New York City, exclusively on pay-per-view! That's all for
this week, folks. For the Live From
-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --
Cheers come from the crowd as Oasis' "F*ckin In The Bushes" begins to
play over the speakers, but there is an uneasy feeling of concern as The Iceman
Jason Calysto marches down to the ring.
Troy: Normally, I'd say if anybody can pull that
off, Calysto is the guy for the job. But he is up against two top competitors,
not to mention another that he doesn't even know. The Iceman could be in
serious trouble here.
Calysto
climbs into the ring as three D-Bombs whistle down and explode on impact with
the ramp. B.G.'s "I Want It" booms over the
speakers and boos come down as Romeo and Annetta appear at the top of the ramp.
Calysto beckons them to come into the ring, but both stay on the ramp and grin
with pleasure as the music stops. There is a period of silence until Metallica's "Sad But
True" hits and the crowd is sent into massive jeers!
Conroy comes
out in his full wrestling gear and points at Calysto as he leads the trio down
to the ring. The ORA's core figures climb up the
steps and into the ring, where Tom Stevens cuts them off so they can decide who
will start. Calysto makes the decision for them by quickly going after Annetta
before the sound of the bell.
* 3-ON-1 HANDICAPPED MATCH: THE ICEMAN JASON CALYSTO VS. ORA CHAMPION
ROMEO, F. ANTHONY ANNETTA & BRYAN CONROY *
Referee: Tom Stevens
Romeo and
Conroy exit as Calysto laces Annetta with three stiff chops to the chest.
Calysto backs Annetta to the ropes and whips him across, but it’s reversed. FAA
ducks his head down for a back body drop, but Calysto scouts it and takes him
down with a quick sunset flip for one...two...and a fast kickout!
Both men get
up quickly and Calysto takes Annetta down with a hiptoss
before doing it again with a dropkick. Romeo enters to attack, but Calysto
takes him down with a clothesline. Conroy is next, but gets a high back body
drop for his troubles. Calysto turns back to Annetta, but the numbers catch up
to him as he is smashed with a short Tommygun
Spinebuster!
Calysto
writhes on the canvas in pain as Annetta thinks about a cover, but Romeo
demands a tag and is given one. Da Playboi steps inside and unloads on Calysto with a heavy
right hand that drops him back to the mat.
Romeo pulls
Calysto up to his feet and hoists him high into the air before dropping him to
the mat with a long vertical suplex. Romeo covers for one...two...and a kickout. Romeo gets Calysto up and whips him into a corner
before running at him, but Calysto sticks a boot up into his face. Calysto runs up for a bulldog, but Romeo spins back around and
nearly takes his head off with a clothesline! Calysto is laid down in a
heap on the mat, and the boos flood in as Conroy gets
the tag.
Troy: Oh yeah, come on in there now
Conroy kicks
Calysto on the mat to taunt him before lifting him up and taking him down with
a side suplex. Conroy heads up to the middle rope to drop a big fist, but
Calysto lifts up a leg and jams his boot right under his chin, sending him down
with a thud! Both men get up slowly, but Conroy rises first. The PWA's Owner runs forward, but Calysto pops up and scores
with a desperate spinning heel kick!
Calysto
manages to make a cover for one...two...and Conroy's arm shoots up off the mat.
Calysto drags him off the mat and gets him up for The Icebreaker, but Romeo
tags Conroy on the leg and enters the ring. He kicks Calysto in the gut,
forcing him to drop Conroy unharmed, but Romeo quickly gets him into position and
puts him down with a Dre Day Powerbomb! Romeo makes a cover for the 1----2---3.
* WINNERS VIA PINFALL: ROMEO, F. ANTHONY ANNETTA AND BRYAN CONROY *
Troy: Jason Calysto put up a helluva
fight, but it wasn't enough to beat these three.
"I Want It" plays over the speakers again, but Conroy demands
that they finish Calysto off, so all three stomp away on him in a violent
attack. It lasts until Scythe runs down to the ring, but he is also quickly
taken down by Romeo and Annetta. The crowd is booing until "War Machine"
plays loudly and Kerry Cox appears with his suit jacket removed and a steel
chair secure in his hand!
Troy: I don't know, but they better take off!
Conroy,
Annetta and Romeo follow
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