The camera takes
us backstage, where Vulture is walking through the halls with the Progressive
World Champion Jackie Baccaro.
Baccaro:
You know, I don’t see why she didn’t come out with us after the show
last week. That victory party you threw
was TIGHT! Those
Vulture: Uh huh. Business.
Look, that’s just not how she operates.
You’ll find out. You were there,
she told me after the show that my offer has been accepted, and that she’d be
here tonight to talk more about it. So
hopefully…
With that, Vulture opens the door to his and
Baccaro’s dressing room and finds Morgan Day not-so-patiently waiting on their
sofa.
Morgan:
Good of you two to finally make it.
I must say, it’s not a good idea to keep a client waiting. You never were too business-savvy then, were
you, Vulture?
Vulture: Hey, how was I supposed to know
when you were going to stroll in?
Morgan: The only ones bloody strolling
anywhere are you two. This show started
at 9, and it’s now after 10. Surely, one
of you owns a functional watch.
Baccaro: We’re bigger than this show, baby.
We’re bigger than the world.
Morgan: Excuse me, little boy, but I
don’t recall addressing you. And if you
call me “baby” again, something rather painful is going to happen to you.
Baccaro: (enthusiastically, while
getting closer) Oh yeah. Talk dirty to
me.
Mrogan: Oh no, no, you’ve
misunderstood. I was referring to surgically
implanting my boot three feet up your bum.
There was no sexuality implied whatsoever. You should be so lucky. Now, let’s get something straight. I didn’t come here to chit-chat or to be
pals, nor did I help you two out last week for those reasons. I did so because I quite fancy money and
fame. For the record, personally
speaking, I think you are both bags.
Vulture: I’m sorry. Bags?
Morgan: Yes, bags. Jackie a tool, and you, my dear Vulture, a
scum. However, I came to the PWA for one
express purpose, and that is to win the PWA Women’s Championship. It’s not a coincidence that I’m here
now. Keiko Ishida and I are no strangers
to each other, but you’ll get that story at a later date. I know I have to team with her next week, and
I’m not terribly happy about that, but I know that good things come to those
who wait. All I will say to you is that,
Vulture, I recognize that you have brought the best out of me before, and can
do it again. I think I have the best
chance to achieve great success and earn scads of money working under you, so
here I am. But don’t either of you think
too highly of yourselves in regards to me.
I don’t like either one of you, and I don’t have a very high opinion of
either of you personally. Especially
you, Jackie. You’re of no use to me
whatsoever. So I advise the both of you
to do your own thing, and Vulture, you tell me what I need to do, and we’ll get
along like one big happy family. I know
keeping the title on Young Jackie is a concern, so I’m prepared to do my part
there. But let it be known, right here
and right now, that my primary objective is to rip through the women’s division
and get Keiko Ishida in the ring by year’s end and rip her to bloody hell. Got it?
Vulture: Got it.
Baccaro: Got it.
Morgan: Good. Now, gentlemen, if you don’t mind, I’m going
to get myself something to eat. I know
you have a six-man tag team match for tonight to go over, so get to it. I’ll be back in ten minutes.
With that, Morgan exits the room.
Both Vulture and Baccaro have smirks on their faces, recovering from the
maelstrom of Morgan that just hit.
Vulture:
Well it looks like we’re gonna have our hands full here. But don’t worry. She’ll be one hell of an asset. Just trust me.
Baccaro: I was just getting a good look
at her assets right now. Damn, that girl
is HOT!
Vulture: Oh, there’s no disputing
that. But don’t get your hopes up.
Baccaro: Why not?
Vulture: First of all, she’s no
girl. She is ALL woman. Second… she’ll chew you up and spit you out,
kid.
Vulture pats Jackie twice on the shoulder and walks to the other side of
the dressing room. Baccaro looks to be a
little insulted as the shot fades.
The shot cuts backstage to the interview position, where Traci Reed is with
Scythe.
Reed: Scythe, we heard last week that you have been
entered into what will be your first Elimination Chamber match. You'll have a
shot to become the undisputed PWA World Heavyweight Champion. What are your
thoughts?
Scythe: From what I've heard, it’s as brutal as a match
can possibly be. Ten tons of steel, miles of chains, it’s gonna be deadly in
there. But I will do whatever I have to do in order to leave
Reed: How are you preparing?
Scythe: I'm glad you asked that. I'm undergoing a
strenuous training regimen when I'm on the road and at home in
Reed: Yeah, I'm excited to hear that. Can't wait.
Scythe: Well I'll make it a priority to impress you
all.
Reed: Okay Scythe, thanks for your time. Good
luck in The Chamber and we'll see you next week.
Scythe: Thanks Traci.
-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --
The fast-moving violin sounds of 50 Cent's "Piggy Bank" begins to
play, getting a big pop out of the crowd as Renegade appears at the top of the
ramp. The former Progressive Champion looks determined to add more gold to his
resume as he walks down to the ring for his first round International Title
match.
As
Renegade steps into the ring, Buckcherry's "Alone" takes over the
speakers and Reaper arrives to a chorus of boos. Reaper poses with his arms
outstretched on the stage as two smokestacks arise from the stage, but he needs
to use those arms to defend himself as the hot-headed Renegade leaves the ring
to attack him on the ramp!
* PWA INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
TOURNAMENT – QUARTERFINALS: RENEGADE VS. REAPER *
Referee: Jason Church
Renegade batters
Reaper with rights and lefts before Reaper knees him in the midsection and
clotheslines him down. Reaper gets Renegade up and begins to take him towards
the ring, but Renegade thrusts an elbow into his side before reversing their
positions and tossing Reaper into the ring steps!
Renegade
rolls Reaper into the ring as Jason Church finally asks for the bell. Reaper
gets to his knees and Renegade immediately begins to measure him up for The
Kick of Death. He swings out his right leg, but Reaper dodges away and hits
Renegade with a hard fist to the gut before connecting with a big DDT! Reaper
covers for one...two...and Renegade kicks out.
Reaper
gets Renegade off the canvas and puts him on his shoulder before dropping him
face-first against the top turnbuckle. Renegade is staggered big time, and
Reaper runs to the ropes to level him with a big flying tackle! Reaper covers
again and gets a closer two count before pounding the mat in frustration.
Reaper
gets up and waits for Renegade to rise before scooping him up for The Passed
Judgment Piledriver. He gets Renegade onto his shoulder and turns around, quick
enough for Renegade's boot to nail Church in the face and send him down. Reaper
looks to drop Renegade with the move, but Renegade fights his way out of it and
lands on his feet.
Renegade
ducks under a right hand and waits on Reaper to lift him up for an F-U Slam, but
once he gets him onto his shoulder, he is blasted in the face with an Atheist
Superkick, courtesy of Loki!
Renegade
drops like a sack of potatoes and it doesn't take long for Bishop Cross to dart
out from the back to commence a three-on-one assault from The Army of The
Damned. The crowd is booing loudly until Speed Demon splits the crowd on the
camera side and hops over the security railing. He climbs up onto the top rope
and Loki spots him first. The Army turns around to stop him, but Demon soars
off and takes them all down with a ferocious cross body block!
Demon
batters Cross and Loki out of the ring and conks their heads together to keep
them downed on the outside. Reaper shakes off the blow and rises to his feet,
but he walks into the already-risen Renegade, who scoops him up onto his
shoulders and flattens him down with The F-U! Renegade hooks a leg and covers
as Church slowly crawls back into position to count one...two...three!
"Piggy
Bank" replays and Renegade is announced the winner. Speed Demon flashes a
smirk before leaving through the crowd as quickly as he came in.
* WINNER VIA PINFALL: RENEGADE *
-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --
"Simon Says" by Drain STH hits, and the
crowd cheers loudly as Victor Simon appears at the top of the ramp, with his
newly-won Progressive Championship belt strapped around his waist. The newcomer
greets a bunch of fans on his way to the ring, where he unhooks his belt and
shows it off to all sides of the crowd with a huge smile upon his face before
he asks for a microphone.
Troy: Victor Simon beat Dexter P. Wellington in a
big upset last week to become the Progressive Champion, and this kid is loving
it right now!
Simon: Thanks for that reception guys. What a week
it has been. Honestly, when I saw this date on the schedule, I was saying
"Cool, I could use a mini Jamaican vacation". Little did I know
that I would be standing before you all as the new Progressive Champion, and
I've gotta say it feels damn good!
The crowd
cheers until "Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart hits and boos meet the
arrival of Dexter P. Wellington and Winston. The former Progressive Champion
enters the ring quickly and snatches a mic from ringside.
Simon: Give you the belt back? You can't be
serious. I beat you 1,2,3 for this title and until you can do the same to me,
its not going anywhere. But I'll tell you what Dex. You want a shot so bad?
Fine, I'll grant you one, right now!
Simon drops
his belt as
The crowd
boos until "Hey You" by Simon Says hits, and an immense ovation greets
PWA Champion Greg Tantalus as he steps out onto the stage!
Tantalus: Better than everyone else huh?
Wellington, I'm sick and tired of hearing you come out here and whine, bitch
and moan to these people. You think you're better than everyone else, fine.
Prove it to me in a non-title match next week!
Wellington: You want to get in the ring with me,
fine. But you've got too much for me to do it for nothing Tantalus. I'll face
you with no problem next week, but after I beat you, I want a PWA Title match
the next week.
Tantalus: You got it. We'll find out just exactly
how good you are next week.
"Hey
You" replays and Tantalus turns to head back to the backstage area,
getting what he wants as we head to a break.
-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --
Oasis' "F*ckin In The Bushes" hits,
immediately sending the crowd into a frenzy as The Iceman Jason Calysto makes
his entrance. The first PWA Champion walks down to a huge ovation and it grows
as he slides into the ring and raises his arms high for the crowd. The Iceman
bounces off the ropes to get loose as "Trust" by Sevendust hits next.
Briggs comes out to a strong ovation of his own and he looks ready for action
as he enters the ring. "Real Big" by Mannie Fresh hits next, and a
real big ovation comes for the arrival of Jaguar as he makes his entrance.
There is no pyro on the outdoor set, but the crowd is hot enough as the former
PWA and Progressive World Champion enters the ring to greet his teammates and
salute the crowd.
Troy: Ha, a little help. It took three people to
beat a man who had just gone through Hell In A Cell Paul!
The trio
waits inside the ring as B.G.'s "I Want It" thumps through the
speakers. Romeo steps out to a set of boos, nothing that he's not used to as he
walks to the ring. He stops on the ramp and points to all three of his
opponents, promising a loss for his foes. Darkseed's "Hear Me" plays
next, and the same boos greet Solomon as Walter Gindin leads him to the ring.
As Romeo and Solomon point out their opponents, "Things Done Changed"
by The Notorious B.I.G. hits. The boos expand, but the smiles could not be any
wider from Jackie Baccaro and Vulture as they step out, with the younger
star sporting the Progressive World Championship tightly around his waist.
Baccaro
meets his teammates, who also glare at him, especially the former
titleholder Romeo. Baccaro unhooks his belt and hands it to Vulture before they
all climb into the ring. Briggs wants to start the match against Solomon, but
the cocky Baccaro says he will begin.
* PROGRESSIVE WORLD CHAMPION JACKIE
BACCARO, ROMEO & SOLOMON VS. JAGUAR, JASON CALYSTO & BRIGGS *
Referee: Matt Hansen
Matt Hansen calls for the bell as Baccaro locks up with Briggs. The
champion looks to outmuscle Briggs, but its the big Canadian who bullies
Baccaro by shoving him to the corner with relative ease. Baccaro locks back up,
and ensures an advantage this time with a sharp knee to the midsection. Baccaro
delivers two clubbing blows to the back and runs to the ropes, but Briggs
levels him with a Polish Hammer blow to the face on his return! Baccaro gets up
holding his nose and gives Solomon the tag he wanted.
Sure enough,
Solomon and Briggs go right after each other with wild right hands to the head.
Briggs gets kicked in the gut by Solomon, who follows up with a forearm shiver
to the head before whipping him to the ropes. Briggs returns, but finds Solomon's
head down and he responds by slamming him face-first into the canvas!
Briggs gives
a tag to Calysto as Solomon begins to get up. He rises, but The Iceman soars
off and sends him back down with The Bottom Line! Calysto makes a cover
for a two count until he is launched off the pin by The Alaskan Monster. He
looks for a spinning heel kick, but once he hits the ropes, he's met with a hit
to the head from Romeo. Calysto swats at him and misses, but he turns around to
walk right into a huge boot to the face from Solomon! Solomon covers for a long
two count before bringing Romeo in.
Da Playboi
kicks Calysto hard in the midsection before getting him into a corner and
battering him with punches and kicks. He grabs The Iceman and slings him into a
corner before lifting him up and driving him down with a powerslam! Romeo then
taunts Jaguar and Briggs before adjusting his black bandana and signaling that
this match is nearing its end.
Romeo gets
Calysto into position for his powerbomb, but once he lifts him up, The Iceman
shifts his weight in mid-air and drives Romeo down with The Crossface!
Troy: Whoa, what a counter from The Iceman!
Calysto
wrenches back on the hold tightly and Romeo is lifting his arm to give it up,
but Calysto is attacked from behind by Solomon! The hold is broken, but Briggs
runs into the ring and spears Solomon to the mat! As they brawl on the canvas,
Jaguar grows tired of waiting and he shows it by grabbing Baccaro and bringing
him into the ring! Before long, three different brawls commence inside and
outside the ring, and Hansen has lost complete control!
Hansen has no
choice but to throw the match out the window as the fight begins its way up the
ramp. A cameraman is knocked over in the melee by Solomon, and Gindin and
Vulture have no idea what to do to break things up for their clients.
* WINNERS: NO CONTEST *
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DARK MATCHES:
1. GI Jew d. Infernus with the Gore. (Referee: Tom Stevens)
2. Morgan Day d. Liz Rush via submission with the Sharpshooter.
(Referee: Dan Martin)
3. PWA
Progressive Champion Victor Simon d. Mike Grieco with a flying elbow drop to
retain the title. (Referee: Billy Vargas)