SATURDAY, AUGUST 21,
2004
LINCOLN
PHILADELPHIA , PENNSYLVANIA
SEGMENT
1: INTRODUCTION:
The FBI warning flashes onto
the screen, before fading into a comprehensive video package featuring PWA
Champion Scythe, GI Jew, Jaguar, Jason Calysto, and Vulture airs, set to “The
Outsider (Resident Renholder Mix)” by A Perfect Circle. The video is in black and white, with each
superstar giving a few lines about the meaning of Everlasting Epic and what
this night bodes for their careers.
After this, another video airs, this one set to the event’s theme,
“Beautiful” by The Dreaming, running down all of the matches on tonight’s show. At its conclusion, we are taken to Lincoln
Financial Field in Philadelphia, where we catch sight of an elaborate gold and
white set, featuring a long aisle and extensive lighting, along with the most
massive and awe-inspiring PWA set ever constructed for the PWA’s first outdoor
pay-per-view. From there, an amazing
pyrotechnics display ensues, with fireworks shooting from the set and ring,
lighting up the dusky evening sky! As the
exhibition concludes and the fans go insane, we are taken to our commentators,
Victor Troy and Paul Ferrara!
Troy: Ladies and gentlemen, the time
has finally come! The night:
Troy: Of course, Solomon crowned
Wrestler of the Year, and tonight, he might very well add PWA Champion to that
impressive resume, as he meets GI Jew and the champion Scythe in a triple
threat match with the title on the line.
Ferrara: That’s right,
Troy: Also tonight, it will be the final
match of Vulture’s illustrious career, as he goes one-on-one with Greg
Tantalus.
Ferrara: This should be an explosive
showdown, and an intensely personal one at that. It’s one of the matches I’m most
anticipating.
Troy: And of course, Jaguar and
Troy: Alright, well enough talking, ring
announcer Lee Palmer is ready, so let’s head to the ring and get this show
started!
SEGMENT 2:
MATCH 1: PWA PROGRESSIVE
CHAMPIONSHIP: TRIANGLE LADDER
MATCH: SHOWTIME DAMON SAVAGE © VS. DYNAMITE
DEAN NASH VS. JAMES BIAMONTE:
Referee: Matt Hansen
The bell
rings as “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” by 2Pac and Snoop Dogg plays first for
this unique match, bringing James Biamonte out for the
Troy: This match was brought up by our commissioner, Kerry Cox. Basically, it’s
a Triple Threat and Ladder Match combined. You will have to race up the ladder
to get the belt, but at the same time deal with two other men.
Showtime heads into the ring as “Not That” Rodney King returns to the back.
Showtime poses for the crowd and removes his belt, then hands it to referee
Matt Hansen. The ref holds the belt up high for the crowd to see, then hooks it
onto the cable where it is then raised high into the air. Without another
second, the match begins with Nash and Biamonte immediately jumping on Showtime
and getting an early beating on him.
Ferrara: That’s not fair, they’re ganging
on the champ!
Troy: It’s every man for themselves, Paul! And besides that, this is probably
for the beating that Showtime gave both of them last Tuesday!
With Showtime down and writhing on the mat, Biamonte takes the quick
initiative and attacks Nash while he has his guard down. Biamonte battles Nash
into the ropes, then knocks him to the arena floor with a clothesline. Nash
lands hard on the outside and the crowd boos, while Biamonte takes the
opportunity to go back to work on Showtime. However, Showtime has him scouted
and drills him into the mat with a DDT. Showtime takes the advantage and lifts
up Biamonte, punishing his upper torso before whipping him into the ropes. On
his return, Biamonte whips out his arm and he and Showtime clothesline each
other to the mat. Nash gets to his feet to see this event, and with both men
down, he digs under the ring and pulls out the tool for victory, the ladder.
The crowd pops at this sight, and he slides it into the ring.
Troy: Dean Nash has a chance here!
Ferrara: Get up, Showtime!
Nash rolls into the ring, but Showtime and Biamonte are already stirring.
Nash picks up the ladder as Showtime and Biamonte stand up, and Nash runs
forward, knocking down both competitors at the same time! The crowd cheers as
Nash sets up the ladder in a hurry! Nash begins his ascent to the top and
reaches for the belt, but Showtime sees his position as champion in danger and
tackles the ladder, tipping it over and landing Nash awkwardly on the mat.
Showtime wastes no time in picking up Nash and delivering a release german
suplex that sends Nash flying into the ladder. The crowd cringes and Showtime
gets to his feet. Biamonte has also gotten his bearings and begins duking it out
with Showtime, who gets the upper hand this time. Biamonte loses his balance
and Showtime shoves him into the ropes. Showtime throws an arm out, but
Biamonte ducks the clothesline and surprises Showtime with a crushing JB
Cutter! Showtime clutches onto his own head on the mat and Biamonte takes the
chance and goes for the ladder!
Troy: Nash is down and Biamonte just hit
Showtime with the JB Cutter!
Ferrara: He can do it here, Troy!
Biamonte sets the ladder into place and climbs up the ladder! The crowd is
screaming bloody murder! But as Biamonte barely manages to get a hand on the
belt, Nash has had plenty of time to recover at this point and shoves the
ladder, ruining Biamonte’s chances of winning the Progressive Title! Biamonte
hits the mat hard as the ladder falls to the ground, and Showtime climbs to his
feet. The champion sees one competitor down and goes right for Nash. The brawl
for a short exchange, but Showtime pulls off an uppercut that sends Nash off
his feet. He walks over to Biamonte and stomps on his back, to ensure that he
won’t be rising any time soon. Showtime grabs the ladder and places it in the
middle of the ring, looking up at the title that is hanging twenty feet in the
air. He hesitates for not a moment longer and races up the ladder!
Ferrara: Yes! Showtime’s gonna win it!
Troy: Don’t be so sure about that! Nash doesn’t look done yet!
As Showtime reaches the top and groggily fumbles with the belt, but Nash is
quick to notice his chance slipping away. Nash pushes the ladder from the side,
and Showtime is horrified! The ladder tips over and bounces against the ropes,
sending Showtime plummeting to the outside, hitting the ground with a sickening
thud! Before Nash can grab the ladder, Biamonte is already on his feet and
closes in on Nash. Biamonte goes for the Buzzkill, but Nash has it scouted!
Nash reverses out of the maneuver and shoves Biamonte hard! Biamonte flails
backwards, smacking his body against the unforgiving steel of the ladder. With
Biamonte down, Nash quickly sets up the ladder! He tiredly journeys up the
steps, but Showtime pushes himself to his feet! Just as Nash manages to get to
the top and gets his hands on the belt, Showtime rolls into the ring. Showtime
lunges for the ladder, but Nash finishes unhooking the belt! The ladder is
shoved hard and Nash ends up landing on Showtime!
Troy: Nash did it! Nash is the new
Progressive Champion!
Ferrara: It’s utter mayhem in there! Someone get the medic!
The ladder has fallen to the side, and all three men are plastered against the
mat. Despite the face that he isn’t moving, “Spitfire” by The Prodigy plays and
Dean Nash is announced the new Progressive Champion.
WINNER
AT 14:20 AND NEW PROGRESSIVE CHAMPION:
DYNAMITE DEAN NASH
SEGMENT 3:
MATCH 2: REAPER VS. DAMIEN
FIELDS:
Referee: Dan Martin
Metallica's
"Ride the Lightning" begins and the crowd begins to cheer as PWA
newcomer Damien Fields steps out. The rookie takes a glance at the massive
crowd and looks tremendously excited for his first-ever pay-per-view
appearance.
Troy: This has got to be some rush
for this kid. His first pay-per-view matchup and he's at Everlasting Epic in
front of 70,000 people.
Ferrara: That's true, but he has to
make sure that hype doesn't get to him. Reaper is a veteran who has seen crowds
like this before. He won't have any mercy on this kid whatsoever.
Troy: After the way he set Fields up
and attacked him in Atlantic City on Frequency, I think Reaper better not
underestimate this guy.
As Fields
nears the ring, "Alone" by Buckcherry hits and Reaper storms out to a
series of boos. He ignores them all as usual and runs right into the ring to
start the match. Fields is waiting on him and immediately scores with punch
after punch after punch until he finally knocks Reaper through the ropes and
down to the arena floor.
Reaper
tries to regroup, but Fields doesn't want to give him the chance. He
bounces off the opposite side ropes and soars through the cables to connect
with a big suicide plancha right onto the chest of Reaper!
The crowd
cheers his aggressive style and Fields rolls Reaper back into the ring for a
cover. He gets a one...two...and Reaper kicks out. Fields goes up to the middle
rope and sends Reaper back down with a double axe handle before covering again
for another two count. Reaper stays down a little longer this time and Fields
tries to press his advantage even further.
Troy: Fields is staying right on him
here.
Ferrara: Which is a good move. He's
taken Reaper out of this match early, for now.
Fields clotheslines
Reaper down twice and signals to the crowd for his Diamond Cutter finisher.
Reaper struggles to his feet and Fields tries to snatch him in it, but he
shoves him forward violently! Martin barely moves out of the way and Fields
goes chest-first into the turnbuckles.
Reaper
charges at him for a splash, but Fields moves away and he crashes with the
corner isntead. Reaper staggers backwards and Fields spins him around to
connect with a Diamond Cutter right out of the corner!
Troy: Diamond Cutter! Cover him
Damien!
Ferrara: Kick out Reaper!
Fields
makes a cover for one....two...and Reaper takes advantage of the ring position
to get his foot on the bottom rope. The crowd boos as Martin stops the count
and Fields demands an explanation. He takes too long in recieving one as he
tries to go back on offense and runs right into a huge powerslam from Reaper!
Reaper covers for one...two...and Fields barely kicks out.
He pulls the rookie up by the hair and slings him into a corner. He charges at
him again, but Fields jumps up and out of the corner and inadvertently lands
right onto Reaper's shoulder. The former Progressive Champion takes a step out
and delivers his Passed Judgment Piledriver with tremendous impact on the
canvas!
Ferrara: There's the pildriver from
Reaper, this one has got to be over now!
Troy: Wait, he's not covering him
here.
Reaper
yells at Fields, who is motionless on the canvas before he is dragged up again.
Reaper holds him up again before drilling him with a second Passed Judgment
Piledriver right on his head! Reaper thinks about making a cover, but shakes
his head and decides to head to the top rope.
Troy: The man is beaten, what is he
trying now?!
Reaper
soon answers the question as he jumps off the top rope and nails his somersault
leg drop known as The Last Breath! Reaper then covers Fields emphatically as
Martin makes an academic count to three.
Troy: This was some display by
Reaper, what was he trying to prove to this young kid here?!
Ferrara: I told you there'd be no
mercy Troy. Reaper is looking out only for Reaper now, and that isn't good news
for anyone around here.
WINNER VIA PINFALL
AT 5:54: REAPER
SEGMENT
4: BACKSTAGE:
The camera cuts backstage, where Traci Reed is standing by with
Hollywood Mike Griffin and Smooth Greg Tantalus.
Reed: I’m here with TFU, and
guys, heading into your matches tonight against Jaguar and against Vulture, how
will you try to defeat two men who just pinned you in tag team competition not
even two weeks ago?
Griffin: Traci, are you aware that this
is Everlasting Epic?
Reed: Yes.
Griffin: Are you aware that this is the
biggest PWA pay-per-view event of the year?
Reed: Yes.
Griffin: Then why are you wasting time
on the biggest show of the year asking us questions that everyone already knows
the answer to?
Tantalus: You idiot! Maybe as a team, they can get the job done,
maybe we’ll give them that. But break it
down individually. Vulture’s neck is
FINISHED. He can’t go through another
match. You know, Vulture, that was a
touching speech at the Hall of Fame inductions last night, it really was. But you’re gonna wish that your career ended
one night earlier when this night is over.
I guarantee it. You won’t walk
out of here tonight.
Griffin: And Jaguar, you can dig up all
the past references you want. They don’t
mean a damn thing to me. The only thing
I care about right now is going out there tonight in front of 70,000 people and
exposing you for the joke that you are.
Last year, I exited Everlasting Epic victorious, in grand fashion, and I
don’t expect this year to be a damn bit different. I’ll see you in the ring… junior.
SEGMENT 5:
MATCH 3: GAUNTLET MATCH: SOLOMON VS. BRYAN CONROY & KERRY COX:
Referee: Jason Church
Solomon,
the undefeated colossus from the frozen tundra of Alaska continues to cast his
shadow over the PWA ranks, as he casts his shadow over the Lincoln Financial
Field for his second Everlasting Epic appearance. Walter Gindin follows
his client toward the ring, and the usual mood of fear and loathing that this
entrance creates finds a substitute in a desperate cry from the fans, for an
end to his path of destruction. Solomon climbs into the ring, over the
top rope of course, and awaits his opponents as calmly and stoically as a man
who's at sleep.
Troy: The very foundation of this company has decided that this man's
dominance has gone on for long enough.
Ferrara: Indeed. And yet Solomon seems to have no fear whatsoever
of the two legends who are going to come down that aisle one by one to take him
out. Then again, just look at him...
The opening notes to "War Machine" don't even make it to the initial
whole note breakdown by the time Kerry Cox has reached the ring in a blur of
the hardcore violence upon which his career fed. The crowd barely has
time to exhale a complete cheer as the bell rings, and Cox bombards Solomon
with a turret of rapid fire left and right hooks. Solomon quickly tumbles
backwards into the corner, and as the crowd comes to its feet, Gindin flies
into a panic and climbs into the ring. Cox senses him, and turns around
with a fierce, threatening wind-up.
Gindin damn near pisses himself and scampers out of the ring before Cox even
has a chance to blast him, which elicits a still escalating pop. Cox
turns around in time to duck a Solomon boot, kicks him in the gut, and then
blasts him with a swinging Coxsucker DDT! Camera flashes go off as Cox
covers for the one, two, and no! Solomon kicks out with so much authority
that Cox is launched hard into the corner, rattling the ghosts of his past
injuries. Solomon then gets up, and blasts the incoming Cox with the Deep
Freeze out of nowhere.
Troy: Shit.
Ferrara: Hey you'd be fined if this weren't PPV you know!
Solomon shakes out the cobwebs of Cox's beating and takes no chances,
covering tight as the referee counts one, two...yes, three. The crowd is
silenced and horrified, although Solomon does not offer them the usual sadistic
grin of affirmation. He doesn't have time to, as "Understanding in a
Car Crash" explodes over the speakers. The referee barely has time
to help Cox out of the ring as Bryan Conroy slides into the ring, and follows
the Cox method of opening attacks on Solomon. The result is even more effective
this time, as Solomon drops!
Conroy takes Solomon straight down to the mat with a flying tackle full of
right haymakers to the middle of Solomon's face. Solomon however, quickly
launches Conroy off of him, and attempts to catch his rebounding approach with
the Deep Freeze! However, Conroy pushes himself off of it, and blasts
Solomon with the Sambo Suplex! Conroy hooks the leg hard as the referee
counts one, two, thr--no! Solomon this time barely gets a shoulder up,
and the crowd responds with what is probably the most tremendous pop ever for
an unsuccessful pin attempt.
Ferrara: What?! He didn't pin him! What are these morons
cheering about?!
Troy: No, he didn't pin him! But that may have been the closest
anyone has ever come to--oh man, no way...
Solomon recovers, and blasts Conroy effortlessly with the Deep
Freeze. Solomon leans down to pin, but Gindin protests from the outside,
demanding an additional Deep Freeze. Solomon shrugs, and complies, much
to the chagrin of the crowd. Gindin then commands Solomon to finally
cover him, but this time Solomon simply grins at Gindin through the cascade of
blood gushing from his nose, and opts to demolish Conroy with a third Deep
Freeze. Solomon covers, one, two, three. Solomon simply looks
around at the crowd and simply motions around his waist.
Troy: I can't believe this. This entire company will be hurled into
chaos.
Ferrara: Believe it. I don't see any way in which we're not looking
at our new PWA World Heavyweight Champion here later tonight. WINNER VIA PINFALL AT 3:39: SOLOMON
SEGMENT 6: MATCH 4: PWA INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: MIKE GRIECO © VS. ANTHONY FAILLA:
Referee: Tom Stevens
Anthony Failla emerges
from the behind the curtain, and it is clear that each step has been more
momentous than the last since he left his dressing room. Failla cracks
his knuckles has he makes his way down the ramp, and his demeanor is not so
much the usual face of wild intimidation. Instead, he seems
focused. It seems as if he has come to terms with the idea that he can
hurt Grieco more by taking what means the most to him than he can
physically. Of course, the roaring fans make it obvious that they want to
see this pain in any way possible.
The PWA Intercontinental Champion commences with a rare solo entrance, as he
has told his manager Dee Licious to stay in the back. Mike Grieco doesn't
look any less confident, however. Of course, the crowd isn't any less
resentful of him as well. "Da Repercussions" by 50 Cent booms
over the Lincoln Financial Field's sound system as he strides down to the ramp,
smugly shaking his head at the monster that awaits him in the ring.
Grieco slides into the ring, slaps himself a couple of times, and demands the
opening bell.
Troy: I hope he told Dee to not watch the monitor either.
Ferrara: Oh c'mon, Troy. Look at him. He looks ready to take
on ANYTHING.
Grieco hands the referee the belt as the bell rings, and then springs into
action, peppering an incoming Failla with a flurry of stinging lefts.
Failla shakes them off as quickly as he can, standing his ground, but Grieco
comes out of nowhere with a kick to the gut that has him reeling a couple of
steps back. Grieco then charges with a clothesline, but Failla then
uncharacteristically ducks it, and takes Grieco down to the mat hard with a
spear! Failla pummels Grieco mercilessly, and the crowd cheers in
celebration as Failla is merciless!
Grieco attempts to shield the blows, but Failla is unrelenting, as the
eventually the referee tries to intervene and call for a clean break so that
some semblance of an opportunity for an actual contest may arise. This
brief distraction is all Grieco needs to tear into Failla with a brutal eye
rake that elicits a shriek of pain previously unheard of out of Failla.
Grieco immediately crawls out of the ring, and attempts to take a breather, but
Failla wastes no time reaching through the ropes, and dragging Grieco's entire
body back into the ring with one quick jerk of his arm!
Troy: Whoa! What a display of strength!
Ferrara: Grieco better do something fast!
Failla tosses Grieco toward the ropes in one fluid motion, and blasts him
with a big boot, leveling him. Grieco rolls onto his stomach and attempts
to crawl toward the ropes again, but Failla pounces on him like a cat, and locks
on a vicious camel clutch! Grieco claws at the mat, attempting to get out
from under Failla, but to no avail! Failla torques back with such
brutality that even the fans must interrupt their applause for a gasp in the
midst of Grieco's deafening screams, which culminate as he taps out! The
referee immediately calls for the final bell!
Troy: And just like that! Just like that! Grieco's four month
reign as PWA International Champion comes to an end! Just like that
Grieco gets what was really coming to him!
Ferrara: Oh c'mon, is this really necessary?! Failla won't let him
go! Is he too stupid to realize he's won?
Failla maintains his grasp on the hold, and Grieco seems like he'll soon be
on the verge of passing out from the pain. Countless officials flood the
ring, and try to free Grieco, but Failla responds by laying them out left and
right, in a berserk fit! The bell rings ceaselessly, until eventually
ring announcer Lee Palmer announces that the referee has reversed his decision,
and as a result of Failla's outrageous behavior, Grieco wins by
disqualification, and retains his title! Failla's rage escalates, and a
small army of security arrives to finally restrain him.
WINNER VIA DISQUALIFICATION AT 4:16 AND STILL
INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION: MIKE GRIECO
SEGMENT
7: BACKSTAGE:
The camera cuts backstage to the
interview area, where Scott Cornelius is with The Machine.
Cornelius:
Machine, you are now just a short while away from facing Jason Calysto in a
street fight. This could end up being your last-ever PWA appearance, what is on
your mind?
Machine:
Last appearance? I can't believe people are really giving this guy a shot
against The Machine. He's been out for eight months. He couldn't beat me then,
and now he comes back to take me on in a fight with no rules. The math is
simple here. I am The Machine. I am the most physically dominant superstar to
ever lace up a pair of boots and whether Calysto is a Hall of Famer or not,
nothing will stop me from sending him back into the land of retirement from
which he came. It’s time to let his final massacre begin.
SEGMENT 8:
MATCH 5: RUDY MONTENORA VS.
JONATHAN BRETT:
Referee: Billy Vargas
Rudy Montenora enters the arena to
Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” to a decent reaction from the crowd. He slides into the
ring and poses for the crowd, before his music dies down and is replaced by
“Quake 1” by Nine Inch Nails. Jonathan Brett marches out from behind the
curtain to new theme music, much to the dismay of the crowd. The jeers don’t
faze him in the slightest bit as he climbs into the ring, going right for
Montenora and getting this match started. In the early exchange, they get into
a brawl that Montenora gets the advantage of. Montenora grabs Brett and whips
him into the ropes, and downs him with a vicious clothesline on his return.
Montenora goes for the cover and only gets a one count.
Troy: He’s not gonna put Jonathan Brett away that
easily.
Ferrara: Montenora has to stay on his game if he wants to win it.
Montenora waits in the corner and looks out into the crowd. He grins and
signals for his finisher. Brett groggily rises to his feet, and is popped in
the head by a monstrous Superkick, courtesy of Montenora! He looks to end it
early and goes for the pin, one, and a kick out. Montenora is confused, but he
gets to his feet and lifts up Brett, who returns the favor with a devastating
Chokeslam that lands Montenora on his back. He doesn’t stay down for long,
however, as Brett peels Montenora off the mat and plants him with the Samoan
Driver. With Montenora down, Brett
covers... one... two... three.
Troy: ... WHAT?!
Ferrara: (Laughing hysterically) So long, Rudy! Thanks for dropping by!
The crowd is in shock and Brett raises his arms. “Quake 1” by Nine Inch Nails plays
once again and Brett leaves the ring, leaving Montenora down and out.
WINNER VIA PINFALL AT 1:08:
JONATHAN BRETT
SEGMENT 9:
MATCH 6: SUPERSTAR SCOTT HOSEMAN
& BRIGGS VS. JON DULBERG & THE OMEGA STEVE BEOVICH:
Referee: Jose Soares
As the ring clears, “Control” by Earshot
blasts onto the speakers and the confusion of the crowd is soon changed to
raucous boos as they realize that Justin Schenck is leading the duo of
Superstar Scott Hosemann and Briggs to the squared circle. Hosemann and Briggs settle in the ring, with
Schenck giving them last minute instructions, as “More Human Than Human” by
White Zombie blasts onto the speakers and the team of The Omega Steve Beovich
and Jon Dulberg make their way to the ring to a sizeable ovation. The two waste no time, darting right into the
ring and battling with Hosemann and Briggs as the bell sounds.
Troy:
They’re not gonna waste a minute!
Ferrara: Of course not! There’s real bad blood here!
As the ring calms down, Dulberg and Hosemann are left
standing, and it is Jon Dulberg who pounds Scott Hosemann into oblivion,
looking to get revenge for the months of injury that were brought upon
him. Dulberg downs Hosemann into the
corner, stomping away on him. However,
Hosemann is able to reach up and tag in Briggs, who immediately downs Dulberg
with a monstrous clothesline. Briggs
pounds away on Dulberg, but Dulberg ultimately makes it back to his feet and
begins slugging it out toe-to-toe with the big man.
Troy: Look
at this! Dulberg isn’t afraid!
Ferrara: Well, he should be!
Dulberg pounds away on Briggs, stunning him momentarily,
before Briggs violently shoves Dulberg into his corner. Dulberg stands there, dazed momentarily, but
before he can get back into the action, Steve Beovich tags himself in and
starts pounding on Briggs. Dulberg looks
noticeably confused and pissed off as he exits the ring, watching Beovich do
the work that he feels was his. Beovich
downs Briggs with a big dropkick and looks to pour on the intensity as Briggs
rises back to his feet. Briggs gets up
swinging, and slugs away with Beovich.
The Omega tries to whip Briggs into the ropes, but Briggs reverses and
sends Beovich there instead. Beovich
bounces off the ropes and dives at Briggs with a forearm, but Briggs ducks it
and Beovich connects with Jon Dulberg’s head, knocking him off the apron!
Troy: Oh my!
Ferrara: That had to hurt!
Dulberg falls off the apron, clutching the side of his head,
with a noticeably angry look on his face.
Briggs goes over and tags in Hosemann, and the two begin to double-team
Beovich. Dulberg motions as if he’s
going to burst into the ring to make the save, but instead, he waves his hands
in the air and begins walking to the back!
Troy: What
the hell is he doing?!
Ferrara: He’s leaving, Troy!
The shocked Philadelphia crowd boos raucously as Jon Dulberg
doesn’t even turn back, exiting the ringside area and returning backstage,
leaving Steve Beovich all alone with Hosemann and Briggs. Justin Schenck smiles at the fortunate turn
of events, and instructs his men to go in for the kill. With that Hosemann nails Beovich with a huge
Superstar Stunner, immediately going for the pin. The referee counts… one, two, and Beovich
kicks out! The fans cheer this kickout,
but moments afterward, Briggs comes into the ring and destroys Beovich with a
brutal powerbomb. Then, as the icing on
the cake, Hosemann lifts Beovich up again and delivers a second Superstar
Stunner this one even more thunderous than the first. Taking no chances, Hosemann hooks both legs…
one, two, three.
Troy: I
don’t believe this, Paul. This is
absolutely despicable.
Ferrara: What would possess Jon Dulberg
to do something so cowardly? Troy, I
don’t get it.
In the ring, “Control” hits the speakers again, and Hosemann
and Briggs celebrate their victory with Justin Schenck, and the fans don’t like
it one bit.
WINNERS VIA PINFALL AT 4:44:
SUPERSTAR SCOTT HOSEMANN & BRIGGS
SEGMENT 10: BACKSTAGE:
The camera immediately cuts backstage, picking up Jon
Dulberg on his way out of Lincoln Financial Field. Just as Dulberg is about to exit the
building, PWA backstage reporter Nick Cade catches up with him.
Cade: Jon! Why’d you do it? Why did you leave Steve Beovich for dead in
that ring just now? What the hell is
wrong with you?!
Dulberg: You want to know why? I’m sure you all want to know why. Well, you’re gonna have to wait. This Tuesday, live on Frequency, I’ll tell
you exactly why. But for now, Cade, get
the hell out of my face.
Dulberg
then palms Cade’s head and shoves him to the ground, prompting a wave of boos
to rush over Lincoln Financial Field as Dulberg exits the building.
SEGMENT 11:
MATCH 7: PWA WOMEN’S
CHAMPIONSHIP: LAUREN TANTALUS © VS.
CAMIEKO:
Referee: Dan Martin
Back at ringside, “Hot Like Fire” by Aaliyah blasts onto the
speakers and we are ready for our women’s championship encounter. The fans cheer passionately as the Hot Girl
Camieko makes her way down the aisle, looking focused and ready to bring home
her first PWA Women’s Championship. As
Camieko settles in the ring, stretching out on the ring ropes, VAST’s “Free”
hits the speakers and the crowd cheers wildly for Lauren Tantalus, the reigning
champion. Lauren, looking extremely
serious and not her normal self, immediately heads into the ring to get a quick
start on Camieko, prompting the bell to sound.
Troy: Not the start I expected
here.
Ferrara: Well Lauren doesn’t look
herself right now, but I don’t disagree with the move. She’s trying to jump right on her, and it’s
not a bad idea.
Lauren
beats Camieko into a corner, but Camieko doesn’t stay idle for long. Camieko realizes that this is the biggest
opportunity of her career and tries to take full advantage of it, quickly
reversing the momentum and hitting Lauren with repeated forearms. Camieko whips Lauren against the ropes, and
blasts her with a big powerslam as she returns!
Lauren tries to get back up, but Camieko downs her with a big
dropkick! Camieko continues mounting the
pressure in this fashion, until flooring Lauren long enough to put on the
STF! Camieko locks the hold in tightly!
Troy: This could be it,
Paul! We could have a new champion right
here!
Ferrara: I don’t think so, Troy, look
how close Lauren is to the ropes!
Indeed,
Lauren was right next to the ropes and was able to reach out and grab them to
stay alive in this match. This forces
Camieko to break the hold, and Lauren uses the opportunity to be granted a
second chance by completely taking over the match. Lauren slows the pace of the encounter down,
trying to soften Camieko up for her famed Tiger Driver. After several minutes of work, Lauren has
Camieko worn down to a point where she feels the time is opportune for the
move. However, when Lauren attempts it,
Camieko backdrops out, and then clotheslines Lauren down hard! Using the small window of opportunity she has
just been granted, Camieko runs to the top rope and dives off with her St.
Kinard Splash, connecting with thunderous impact! Camieko hooks the leg… one, two, thr-and
Lauren kicks out!
Troy: What a kickout!
Ferrara: There is life in the champion
yet! What an impressive kickout!
Lauren
makes it back to her feet, but she is immensely groggy, as the St. Kinard
Splash took almost everything out of her.
Camieko grabs Lauren and whips her into the ropes, following her in
running. As she reaches the corner,
Camieko tosses Lauren to the ground, jumps up to the top rope, and nails a
second St. Kinard Splash! Camieko hooks
the leg tightly… one, two, three!
Troy: Unbelievable! Camieko has done it!
Ferrara: We have just crowned a new PWA
Women’s Champion right here at Everlasting Epic 3!
The fans cheer wildly as “Hot Like Fire” blasts onto the
speakers, and Camieko celebrates with the gold for the first time, tears in her
eyes.
Ferrara: Camieko has reached the
pinnacle of the women’s division after a two-year journey, and now, having lost
the title, one has to wonder if the road is now cleared for Lauren Tantalus to
retire with Vulture and leave the wrestling business for good.
Troy: Who knows, Paul, but right now,
the only thing we know for sure is that Camieko is the top dog in the women’s
division here in the PWA! Unbelievable!
WINNER VIA PINFALL AT 6:51 AND NEW WOMEN’S CHAMPION: CAMIEKO
SEGMENT
12: BACKSTAGE:
The camera cuts backstage, where Rick Madsen is standing by
with the Iceman Jason Calysto.
Madsen: Jason Calysto, in just a
few moments, you will step into the ring with The Machine, your first visit to
the active ring in eight months.
However, tonight, it will be in a street fight environment, with a great
deal on the line. If you lose, you
essentially lose nothing but the right to prosecute Machine for burning down
your house, but if you win, you are officially reinstated into the PWA, and
Machine is gone for good. What are your
thoughts?
Calysto: Well Rick, you said it
all. You might say that I have nothing
to lose in this match. I see things a
little differently. You see, I do have
something to lose tonight. I can lose
the opportunity I’ve been given to right a terrible wrong. I never should have lost that career-ending
match to the Machine eight months ago, but somehow, I let it happen. He was the better man that night. But tonight, I’ve got a second chance. And Rick, if you know the first thing about
me, you know that you don’t give a guy like the Iceman a second chance. I’m not gonna sit here and say this is
nothing I can’t handle, because I honestly don’t know. I’ve been out of the game eight months and
I’m facing a guy at the top of his game.
But you know what? I’m feeling
good. Being inducted into the Hall of
Fame last night was a huge thrill, but tonight, I’m looking to become the only
Hall of Famer on the active roster. I
don’t know what condition I’ll be in after all is said and done, but the bottom
line is that when it’s time to shut up and wrestle, there’s no one better than
the Iceman. Never has been. Never will be. It’s on.
With
that, Calysto heads to the ring and the fans cheer wildly.
SEGMENT
13: JUMBOTRON:
An extensive video package airs, highlighting the long and
brutal feud that has taken place between Jason Calysto and The Machine,
focusing on activities that have taken place in the past year, including the
infamous career ending match, Calysto costing Machine the PWA title, Machine
burning down Calysto’s house, and the challenge and acceptance for tonight’s
match.
SEGMENT 14:
MATCH 8: PHILADELPHIA STREET
FIGHT: THE ICEMAN JASON CALYSTO VS. THE
MACHINE:
Referee: Matt Hansen
The camera cuts back to ringside,
where we are ready to go with our street fight.
As the fans begin to cheer, Fear Factory's "H-K" explodes onto
speakers, prompting the capacity crowd to erupt into furious jeers. The Machine then emerges from behind the
curtain, soaking in each and every negative reaction he receives. Machine steps into the ring, stretching
himself out on the ropes. Moments later,
as Machine readies himself, the lights go out and "F*ckin in the
Bushes" explodes onto the speakers, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The Iceman Jason Calysto emerges from behind
the curtain and the crowd goes unglued.
Calysto, wearing the same white and blue tights that he wore last year
at Everlasting Epic, walks down to the ring, with a purpose. Calysto wastes no time, sliding into the ring
and immediately slugging it out with The Machine!
Troy: They're not going to waste a minute!
Ferrara: Troy, Machine burned Calysto's house
down! Would you wait a minute to beat
the holy hell out of him?!
Calysto has the upper hand in the
beginning of the battle, pounding away on Machine with furious lefts and
rights. Machine is backed into the
corner and Calysto refuses to relent, hitting Machine with a thunderous right
that knocks him through the ropes and out to the arena floor! Calysto follows Machine to the outside and
continues mounting the pressure, which is met with great approval from the
crowd. Machine slowly gets back to his
feet, trying to fend off the rabid attack, and eventually does so by reversing
a Calysto whip into the guardrail, sending the Iceman flying into the steel
solidly. Calysto grimaces in pain and
Machine goes in for the kill, knocking Calysto down with a big right. Machine lifts Calysto up and whips him hard
into the steel steps, sending Calysto crashing to the ground. The force of Calysto hitting the steps
knocked them away from the post, and Machine lifts them up and smashes them
down hard into the Iceman's back.
Troy: That HAD to hurt!
Ferrara: At this rate, I don't know how long Calysto
is gonna last!
Calysto slowly reaches a vertical
base, but Machine is there to continue pouring on the pressure. The two battle up the entryway, going further
and further back. Calysto, having
regained an advantage, pounds Machine into the side barrier and charges at him
with a clothesline, sending both men tumbling into the crowd! Once in the crowd, the battle continues, with
Calysto and Machine battling all the way through the section and out into the
concession area!
Troy: Nothing is off limits for these two!
Ferrara: At this point, they aren't concerned with
anything but tearing each other to pieces!
Machine slams Calysto's head onto
the concession table, dazing the Iceman.
Machine continues mounting the immense pressure as the war
continues. The two battle over to a
staircase, and Machine lifts Calysto off the mat, looking to toss him down the
stairs. However, Calysto slips out and
shoves the Machine, sending the big man tumbling all the way down! Calysto, without hesitation, follows Machine
down the stairs and continues beating on him with reckless abandon. The two are now bordering on the outside of
the building, right outside the Eagles store.
Fans are clamoring on either side of them, attempting to become a part
of the action, but Calysto and Machine simply tune them all out. Machine gets back to a vertical base and
starts taking control again, this time tossing Calysto into the Eagles store.
Troy: What the hell are they doing in the store?!
Ferrara: Troy, get a grip! It’s a street fight!
Once inside the store, the two
continue their brawl until they finally make their way back out of it, brawling
on the concrete. Machine nails Calysto
with a big forearm that knocks him down the steps outside the building. Machine then walks over to him, lifts him up,
and destroys Calysto with a huge Rockbottom on the concrete! Machine smiles and makes the cover… one, two,
and Calysto kicks out!
Troy: Calysto escapes!
Ferrara: Troy, the man had his house
burned down. He’s not going down that
easily.
Machine, in a bit of disbelief, begins stomping
away viciously on Calysto, hoping to quell any desire he had of getting back to
a vertical base. However, Calysto does
indeed rise again, and begins again trading blows with Machine. Calysto, on sheer will alone, begins
establishing an advantage in the encounter and, in one fell swoop, nails
Machine with a huge enziguri! Machine
crumbles to the ground in a heap and Calysto makes the cover… one, two, and
Machine kicks out!
Machine slowly gets back up, but the slugfest now continues, with Calysto
staggering Machine backward with repeated rights and lefts. The brawl carries the two stars back into the
confines of the stadium, where they brawl throughout more concession stands. Eventually, they are taken back to an
escalator, and they tumble onto it, punching one another furiously. The escalator goes up with them on it, and
soon, they are back at the field level, where they started. The two continue their brawling, back into
the crowd, and through the section until they reach the barrier to the ringside
area once again. Calysto pounds Machine
into the barrier, backs up, and mafia kicks him over the top of the barrier and
down to the arena floor! Calysto then
perches himself on the barricade and, as Machine rises, takes him down with a
variation of the Bottom Line!
Troy: The Bottom Line! Is that going to be it?!
Ferrara: Let’s find out!
Calysto covers… one, two, and Machine kicks
out! Calysto is a bit frustrated, but
doesn’t let it get to him. With Machine
in position, on the outside of the ring, Calysto senses his opening and locks
Machine in the Crippler Crossface! The
crowd cheers wildly at the maneuver and Calysto locks it in with all his might. Calysto reaches deep down, hoping for Machine
to tap and end the madness, but Machine refuses to die. Slowly, Machine makes it back to a vertical
base and, with Calysto still grabbing onto him, backs up, sending Calysto
smashing into the ringpost. This forces
Calysto to break the hold and, with that, Machine rolls him into the ring and
steps back inside, going for the kill.
Troy: Machine is looking to end it right here.
Ferrara: Let’s see what kind of luck he
has.
Calysto slowly gets back to his feet, but Machine
takes his head off with a huge boot to the jaw!
With Calysto lying prone, Machine signals to the top rope for a move he
hasn’t attempted in months. Machine gets
up top and dives off with the Rage of the Machine senton bomb, connecting with
furious impact! The hearts of the
Philadelphia faithful are in their throats as Machine covers… one, two, and
Calysto kicks out!
Troy: Yes!
Calysto is still alive!
Ferrara: I don’t believe it!
Machine is furious, but undaunted, as he looks to
polish Calysto off with the one move left in his arsenal that hasn’t been
tested tonight: the Jackhammer. Machine lifts Calysto off the ground but, out
of nowhere, Calysto spins him around and hits a huge spinning heel kick!
Troy: The spinning heel kick!
Ferrara: You know what that means, Troy!
Troy: This match is almost over!
Machine slowly gets to his feet, but when he does, Calysto destroys him with
the Icebreaker! The fans cheer wildly as
Calysto slowly makes his way over to make the cover. At length, Calysto drapes an arm over
Machine’s chest… one, two, thr-NO!
Machine kicks out!
The fans are let down by the kickout, but still cheer Calysto on as he looks to
capitalize on the advantage. Calysto
lifts Machine off the ground, but now it’s Machine’s turn to surprise Calysto
out of nowhere, shouldering him hard into the midsection and grabbing him for
the Jackhammer! As the hearts of the
fans in attendance completely drop, Machine nails the Jackhammer with
thunderous precision! Machine hooks the
leg… one, two, thre-NO!
Troy: WHAT?!?
No one has ever kicked out of that before!
Ferrara: Troy, this is
unbelievable! Jason Calysto has just
done the impossible and kicked out of the Jackhammer!
Machine is absolutely furious, and shoves the
referee to the mat in immense frustration.
Machine grabs Calysto and launches him over the top rope, looking to end
this once and for all. Machine takes the
Iceman and puts him on top of the announce table, signaling for another
Jackhammer, this time through the table, to finally end this match. Machine mounts the table and prepares for the
move, but Calysto blocks it! Then, as
Machine attempts the move again, Calysto slams Machine down, locking on the
Crossface for a second time! The fans
come bursting out of their seats, waiting to see if Machine will tap out. Calysto locks on the move tightly, wrenching
in with everything he has. They are
perched on top of the table and Machine has nowhere to go. Finally, exhaustingly, after a virtual
eternity in the move, Machine does the unbelievable… he taps out!
Troy: OH MY GOD!
OH MY GOD! JASON CALYSTO HAS DONE
IT!
Ferrara: This is unbelievable!
In unison, Lincoln Financial Field explodes with
thunderous cheers as the bell sounds and “F*ckin in the Bushes” blares over the
speakers. In disbelief, Calysto
collapses on the ground, tears nearly forming in his eyes. Machine, however, is still perched on the
table, not even moving a muscle. A
furious “Iceman” chant breaks out and Calysto is genuinely touched.
Troy: After eight long months, Jason Calysto has
now earned the right to return to active competition in the PWA! It was a long, exhausting road getting here,
but ladies and gentlemen, Jason Calysto is back!
Ferrara: And how about the
Machine?! Troy, I can’t believe I’m
saying this, but The Machine is finished!
He is gone from the PWA forever!
Troy: And Paul, NO ONE is gonna miss
him!
Calysto continues his celebration at length,
celebrating with the 70,000 fans in attendance.
However, once Calysto clears out, Machine is treated much more harshly
from the fans, being serenaded with a stirring rendition of “Na Na Hey Hey
Goodbye” as he exits a PWA ring for the final time.
WINNER VIA SUBMISSION AT 28:24: JASON CALYSTO