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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 * REXALL PLACE * EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA

 

A video package airs, highlightings events that closed last week's broadcast, with Jaguar defeating GI Jew to conclude the first-ever World Wrestling Classic and earn a shot at Romeo's ORA Championship at Everlasting Epic IV, only for Romeo and Bryan Conroy to attack him.  Kerry Cox came to his aid, but fell victim to a hellacious Dre Day powerbomb as the show concluded.  From there, we are sent inside Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where a brilliant pyrotechnics display ensues and we are sent to our commentators, Victor Troy and Paul Ferrara.

 

Troy:  Hello everyone and welcome to PWA Frequency!  I'm Victor Troy, along here with Paul Ferrara, and we have quite the show in store for you tonight!

 

Ferrara:  That's right, Troy.  We are live here in Edmonton, and this crowd is ready and raring to go!

 

Troy:  Tonight, we're going to see two big six-man tag team matches!  In our main event, PWA Champion Hollywood Mike Griffin teams with the ORA Champion Romeo and Jonathan Brett to face the team of Jaguar, Greg Tantalus and Mike Troha!  Also, Solomon teams with Jackie Baccaro and Mike Grieco to face Briggs, the International Champion Paul Dawkins, and James Biamonte in what should be quite the match.

 

Ferrara:  And also tonight, we will see the official announcement of who will be in the Progressive Entertainment Hall of Fame Class of 2005!

 

Troy:  I am certainly looking forward to that!  But folks...

 

Suddenly, Metallica's "Sad But True" overtakes the speakers and the fans begin booing loudly as the owner of the PWA, Bryan Conroy, makes his way out to the ring, accompanied by the vivacious ORA president Helen Summers and his right-hand man, Lt. Commissioner F. Anthony Annnetta.  Conroy grabs a microphone and steps into the ring, his posse in tow.

 

Conroy:  First off, let me take this opportunity to welcome you all to Frequency.  I'm sure you all enjoyed my creation last week, the World Wrestling Classic, as well as I'm sure that you enjoyed what Romeo and myself did to Jaguar and Kerry Cox afterwards.  It comes with the territory, gentlemen.  Cross us, and pay the price.  Jaguar, you simply have the unfortunate burden of challenging for a title the administration doesn't want you to have, and Kerry, Kerry my friend, you were simply put in your place.  I would like nothing more than to rid you from this company completely and take back full control, so since I can't, I can put you in your place every chance I get.  Now, onto more important things.  Last week, it was promised that we would have announcements regarding the locations of the Everlasting Epic IV main events.  That is what I am out here to announce.  Headlining Lokomotiv Stadium in Moscow, Russia, it will be a 12-round boxing match pitting Showtime Damon Savage against Vladimir Vydrina!  Headlining The Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa, Romeo will defend the ORA Championship against Jaguar!  Headlining Cologne Arena in Cologne, Germany, in a match that I am announcing to you people for the first time right now, for the first time ever, The Iceman Jason Calysto will go one-on-one with Scythe!  And, headlining the brand-new Joal Havelange Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it will be the PWA Champion Hollywood Mike Griffin defending against Greg Tantalus!  Of course, there are many other matches already signed for this show, promising to be the biggest show we've ever put forth.  But, ladies and gentlemen...

Suddenly, "War Machine" by KISS blasts onto the speakers and the fans begin cheering loudly as PWA Commissioner Kerry Cox makes his way to the ring, microphone in tow.  Cox appears very serious as he steps into the ring.

 

Cox:  You know Bryan, you have stooped to some lows in the past, but I didn't think you'd take things quite where you took them last week.  For you and Romeo to come out and attack me and Jaguar, and for you to have Romeo hit me with that Dre Day was simply despicable.  It got me thinking.  This power struggle between us has got to come to an end.  You don't like that I have as much power in this company as I do, and it has led to all kinds of problems.  But for every problem there's a solution, right?

Conroy:  Absolutely.  I'll accept your resignation effective immediately.


Cox:  No
Bryan, I have no intention of resigning.  Far from it, in fact.  You know, you and I go way back.  We crossed paths several times over in CAW.  We competed when I was Lieutenant Commissioner of CAW while you owned FSW.  You reinstated me after I lost at Everlasting Epic II to Scott Hosemann so that I could have one more chance at keeping my career alive.  And when I did retire, you offered me a spot as co-commissioner.  In fact, as we'll find out in a little bit, you and I are two of the inductees into the Progressive Entertainment Hall of Fame this year.  We'll be going in together.  I thank you for every opportunity you have provided me over the years.  I really do.  But things have changed.  Ever since you were taken out by Solomon in October, you haven't been the same.  You were obsessed with keeping that title away from Solomon, and since that failed, you have come back extremely controlling.  This whole ORA thing is a sham.  Somewhere along the line, you lost everything about you that made you a good owner, that made you loved by these people and by the people who worked for you.  It's gotten to the point where I find myself unable to coexist with you as an administrator.

 

Conroy:  Like I said, the door is right there if you want to leave.

 

Cox:  Face it Bryan.  You want me out of here.  You want total control of this company back.  Well you know what?  So do I.  So does that locker room.  We don't like working for you anymore.  So I'm out here tonight to make you a challenge, an all-or-nothing challenge.  Meet me in the ring one-on-one at Everlasting Epic.  I know you secretly think you were and are a better wrestler than me anyway.  Hell, you were a five-time CAW Champion, so you are entitled to that opinion.  But we're not talking about any of that.  We're talking about me and you, one-on-one, no backing, no foul play, just two men fighting it out for full control of the company.  If I win, you sell me your majority share of the company and I take control.  If you win, I resign as commissioner and walk out that door.  If you win, you get everything you want.  If you lose, you lose everything.  I'm in the same boat.  It's the only way anything is going to change around here.  It's the only way that either of us will be happy.  So what do you say?

Conroy seems pensive for a minute, looking at Helen Summers and FAA, both of whom look nervous and don't know quite what to say.  Finally, Conroy turns back to Cox.

 

Conroy:  You know what Kerry?  For once, you make sense.  I accept.  You and I, one-on-one at Everlasting Epic, winner take all.  I always have been the better businessman and the better athlete.  On August 20, I'm going to outclass you and send you packing from this company.

Cox:  If you say so.

Conroy:  Oh I do.  So train hard Kerry.  Because after Everlasting Epic, this company will never be the same.

Cox:  Oh I'm sure of it.

The two stare each other down hard as the fans buzz with excitement.

Troy:  I don't believe it!  It's going to be Conroy vs. Cox for full control of the PWA at Everlasting Epic!

Ferrara:  That's unreal!

Troy:  It sure is!  Stick with us, folks, we'll be right back!

 

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --

 

The action kicks off as Muse's "Stockholm Syndrome" booms through the speakers for the arrival of Paul Epton and John Wolfe. The British phenoms make their way to the ring with a purpose, and carry looks of determination as they wait on their opponents. Earshot's "Control" hits next, and the boos come in for Alpha Omega, who are led to the ring by Justin Schenck.

 

Troy: In this match, the tag team champions will be in action. But what we do know now is that Epton and Wolfe had their request for a title shot denied by Justin Schenck, so Commissioner Cox has mandated that a win by Epton and Wolfe here tonight will put them back against Alpha Omega for the titles at Everlasting Epic IV.

 

Ferrara: Not a bad deal, but I don't think we'll see that happening. Alpha Omega did beat these guys to win the belts.

 

Troy: True, but we did see their last couple of shoddy performances, including a narrow escape against Jaguar and Briggs at Rockefeller Center.

 

* NON-TITLE MATCH: TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS ALPHA OMEGA VS. PAUL EPTON & JOHN WOLFE *
Referee: Billy Vargas

Steve Beovich and Greg Price climb ino the ring and hand their belts over to Billy Vargas, who calls for the bell before giving them to the timekeeper. The bell sounds and Price squares off against Epton in the early goings.

 

They lock up and Epton grabs on with a side headlock. Price backs him to the ropes and shoves him off, but Epton comes back and drops him with a shoulder block. Epton stays on Price with a few right hands before hitting the ropes, but Price pops up quickly and takes him down with a sharp elbow to the jaw.

 

Price tags out to Beovich, and the former International Champion lifts Epton up and pops him down with a snap suplex. Beovich makes a cover for a quick two count and gets Epton back up to nail him with a chop. He irish whips Epton to the ropes and looks for a clothesline. Epton ducks under it, but Beovich throws him with a belly-to-belly suplex on his return! Beovich covers again for one...two...but Epton kicks out once more!

 

Ferrara: Epton is in trouble here.

 

Troy: Yeah, Beovich is beginning to pour it on, Epton needs a tag.

 

Beovich gets Epton off the canvas again and plants him with a spinebuster. The champion then points up, and the crowd boos as they realize what is about to be attempted. Beovich hops up to the top rope to complete Extreme Precision, but he has none of it as Epton rolls away and he misses! Epton continues to roll towards his corner, but Beovich is closer to his.

 

Beovich tags Price back in, but Epton makes the tag to Wolfe and brings the crowd to their feet! The powerhouse runs through Price with one clothesline, and then another before getting him p and whipping him to the ropes. Price tries to regain control of his body, but he can't as Wolfe grabs him around the throat!

 

Troy: The chokeslam is coming!

 

Wolfe shouts out to the crowd, but he is hit in the back by Beovich. Price recovers to double team Wolfe with his partner. Alpha Omega shoots him to the ropes, looking for a double elbow to the face. Wolfe returns and ducks under it, but Epton runs up to spear Beovich to the mat. Price can barely react as Wolfe grabs him around the neck and nails his chokeslam with big impact before covering for the 1----2---3!

 

Troy: The chokeslam put Greg Price away, and now Wolfe and Epton have their title shot!

 

Ferrara: They won't get so lucky next time, if you ask me.

 

"Stockholm Syndrome" replays as Epton and Wolfe exit victorious and leave Alpha Omega enraged as we head to a break.

* WINNERS VIA PINFALL: PAUL EPTON & JOHN WOLFE *


-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --


Muse's "Butterflies and Hurricanes" plays over the speakers and a video package airs.  A graphic appears on the screen reading "Progressive Entertainment Hall of Fame Class of 2005."  The next graphic to appear on the screen reads "Bryan Conroy."  A highlight video of Conroy's CAW, FSW and PWA career plays.  Another graphic then airs, reading "To Be Inducted By: Mike Troha."  The next graphic to air reads "Kerry Cox."  A Cox highlight video, featuring CAW and PWA clips plays, before a graphic appears reading "To Be Inducted By: Scott Hosemann."  Then another graphic airs, reading "And, Honorary Inductee - Allison Kelly."  A video reel plays, showing clips of the late, great three-time Women's Champion in the PWA.  Finally, a graphic reads, "To Be Inducted By: Vulture."  From there, a final graphic appears, reading "Live! Esther Boyer Theater - Wednesday, August 17 - PWA Awards Special and Hall of Fame Inductions.  Don't miss it!"

The camera returns ringside, where "F*ckin in the Bushes" by Oasis hits and the fans cheer loudly as The Iceman Jason Calysto makes his way to the ring.  Calysto, wearing street clothes, grabs a microphone and steps into the ring.

 

Calysto:  Well, I've finally gotten what I wanted, and I must say, it's about time.  I'm sure you heard the announcement earlier.  Main eventing the Cologne, Germany portion of Everlasting Epic IV, it will be, for the first time ever, Jason Calysto one-on-one with Scythe.  I have to say, Bryan Conroy doesn't make too many good decisions these days, but I do have to applaud him on this one.  This is a match that is a long time coming.  Arguably the two best wrestlers in this company.  Arguably the two most popular wrestlers in this company.  But two wrestlers who have quite an issue with one another.  Scythe, I know I'm not your favorite person right now, and you're certainly not mine, but I'm glad we have this opportunity.  I'm glad...

Suddenly, "With You" by Linkin Park hits the speakers and Scythe makes his way to the ring to a huge ovation from the crowd.  Scythe grabs his own microphone and enters the ring.

 

Scythe:  Listen Jay, I don't really want to hear this right now.  We've done a fair share of screwing each other out of title shots and championships recently, but the difference is, I've cost you either accidentally or in the context of a match.  You have gone out of your way to get even.

Calysto:  Scythe, I'm a competitor, and I have always done what I have to do to get even.  To keep myself on top and everyone else below me.  You stood in the way of me earning back championships that are rightfully mine, and I intended to make you pay for that.  If you have a problem with that, you can take it up with me August 20 at Everlasting Epic.

Scythe:  Jay, don't get me wrong, I have endless respect for you...

Calysto:  Do you?  Well let me tell you something, Scythe.  My respect for you is conditional.  You've done a lot since you've come here to get a lot of people to respect you, but I haven't exactly jumped on the Scythe bandwagon just yet.  You want my respect?  Then earn it in
Germany. 

Scythe:  Done.  You and me in
Germany, August 20.  I'm gonna give you the fight of your life.

Calysto:  I can't wait.

The two then stare each other down as the fans buzz with excitement and we take a commercial break.

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --


Back from commercial, we see Progressive Champion Dexter P. Wellington conversing with Bryan Conroy in his office.

Wellington:  Honestly Bryan, I really don't think any of them have any right whatsoever to challenge me for the title at Everlasting Epic.  Take a look at the rankings sheet.  The top five contenders are Infernus, Darrin Giles, Victor Simon, Dean Nash and Damien Fields.  They're all bums!  Not one of them deserves a shot!

Conroy:  You know Dex, you might be on to something there.

 

Wellington:  Thank you!

 

Conroy:  You're right.  Not one of them deserves a one-on-one shot at Everlasting Epic.  Which is why it's a great time for a Progressive Gauntlet.

 

Wellington:  Wait, what now?

Conroy:  Usually a Salvation tradition, but we didn't do it this year.  Five challengers for the title, one champion.  The challengers draw numbers one through five, one and two face off in a match, then when one loses, the next guy appears.

 

Wellington:  This isn't fair!

Conroy:  Hold your horses.  As champion, you're automatically the last man out.  So you still just have to win one match.  It's not that bad.  Plus, it'll generate some interest.

Wellington:  Whatever.  I'll win anyway.

Conroy:  Of course you will.  Now get moving, I've got work to do.

 

Wellington then exits the office satisfied.

The shot cuts backstage to the locker room of The Legacy, where Hollywood Mike Griffin and Jonathan Brett are talking strategy for tonight's six-man when Romeo walks into the room. The ORA Champion sits next to The PWA Champion, but shakes hands with neither man.

 

Griffin: Can we help you?

 

Romeo: Yes, but only in the ring tonight. That's why I'm here, to discuss our plans. I don't like either of you, and that big ape next to you is the only reason I don't have that belt you claim right now. But thats okay, I have my own title, which I will be ready to defend in a few weeks.

 

Griffin: Well you don't really have the easy ride that I will at Everlasting Epic.

 

Romeo: ...Says the guy who lost to Jaguar at last year's Everlasting Epic. Listen Mike, I am the man around here. You own Greg Tantalus, thats fine. But I own Jaguar. I'll prove it tonight, like I have all along, and I'll do the same thing at Everlasting Epic on an even bigger stage than you will.

 

Griffin: Oh yeah? I'm the primetime performer in this industry. How can you top me?

 

Romeo: Top you? That's funny. But anyway, this weekend I left Jaguar a message on his home phone laying down a challenge. Our match is already set, but I wanted to make a modification. This thing between he and myself has gone on long enough. I offered him the chance to face me, in a Hell In A Cell match.

 

Griffin: Whoa, that is big man.

 

Romeo: It is, but the punk hasn't given me an answer yet for whatever reason.

 

Griffin: That is like him. But for me, my opponent won't even make it to Everlasting Epic. The whole world saw what I did to Greg last week. I could have taken him out for good right then and there, but I wanted him to wait. Tonight, I'm going for the jugular. I'm gonna put Greg Tantalus away once and for all.

 

The three men all share evil laughs as the shot fades out into a commercial break.

 

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --


We return to the ringside area, where 50 Cent's "Da Repurcussions" is playing for Mike Grieco's entrance into the arena. Paul Dawkins, James Biamonte and Briggs stand in the ring as Grieco joins Jackie Baccaro and Vulture on the outside. The lights go down and two swirls of icy, blue pyro light up the arena as Darkseed's "Hear Me" begins to play. Walter Gindin leads Solomon out to an array of boos from the crowd, something they are definitely used to for their arrivals.

 

Troy: The Alaskan Monster is making his way down to the ring, but we have just learned that at Everlasting Epic IV, he will do the same in the match we have all wanted to see him in, one-on-one with Briggs.

 

Ferrara: That's huge, but the other four men in this match will go at it also. Mike Grieco and James Biamonte will finally settle their score and Paul Dawkins will defend the International Title against Jackie Baccaro, who is exercising his title rematch clause on the biggest night possible.

 
* SOLOMON, JACKIE BACCARO & MIKE GRIECO VS. INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION PAUL DAWKINS, BRIGGS & JAMES BIAMONTE *
Referee: Matt Hansen

Solomon climbs into the ring and focuses solely on Briggs, but Baccaro tells the big man he will start the contest as Biamonte does the same for his team. The bell rings and they go in for a lock-up, but Baccaro quickly goes on the offensive with a knee to the gut and follows up with a stiff forearm shiver. He backs Biamonte to the ropes and Irish whips him across the ring, but Biamonte ducks under a clothesline attempt and scores with a cross body block on his return!

 

Baccaro gets up and runs into a hip toss before a tag to Dawkins is made. The only champion in the contest grabs Baccaro and bodyslams him before bouncing up against the ropes and planting a big elbow across his chest. Dawkins covers for a two count.

 

Troy: These two men have had an incredible rivalry, and have traded the International Title back and forth. Will it happen again on August 20th?

 

Ferrara: Oh it very well could Troy. Baccaro has just been a different kind of man since losing to Greg Tantalus and being eliminated by Jaguar last week. He's come to grips with the fact that he will not be in a World Title match at Everlasting Epic, and he intends to make someone pay for it.

 

Dawkins gets Baccaro up and tries to land a suplex, but Baccaro blocks and counters with one of his own. Instead of inflicting further damage, Baccaro opts to let Solomon take on the task for him as he tags in The Alaskan Monster. Dawkins gets to his feet, but he is sent right back down with a crushing big boot to the face from Solomon! Solomon covers for one...two...and Briggs breaks it up.

 

Solomon goes after Briggs, but Hansen gets in between them. Perhaps out of desperation, Dawkins hits Solomon with a low blow from behind before dropping him with the Scud Missile Legdrop!

 

Troy: Scud Missile! What a big move for Dawkins!

 

Ferrara: Solomon got rocked on that one, whoever tags first will have the edge!

 

Solomon slaps Grieco's hand for a tag, but Dawkins does the same to Briggs! Grieco runs in and Briggs turns him inside out with a booming clothesline! Baccaro runs in and Briggs gives him the same treatment. Baccaro rolls out of the ring as Solomon re-enters and tries a big boot, but Briggs ducks and Solomon nearly takes Grieco's head off his shoulders!

 

Briggs turns Solomon around before hitting him with three punches and clotheslining him over the top rope. Grieco rises slowly and Briggs kicks him in the stomach before hoisting him up and driving him down with a Sit-out Powerbomb! Briggs holds it into a cover for one...two...three!

 

Troy: Three count! Briggs just destroyed Grieco with that powerbomb, but will it happen to Solomon in their first one-on-one meeting at Everlasting Epic?

 

Ferrara: We will find out. The Deep Freeze and that powerbomb are huge moves. It's gonna be a war.

 

"Trust" by Sevendust plays through the PA system as Briggs, Biamonte and Dawkins celebrate their victory in the ring and we head to another break.

* WINNERS VIA PINFALL: PAUL DAWKINS, BRIGGS & JAMES BIAMONTE *

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