PWA
OVERDRIVE
February 15, 2003
Atlantic City,
NJ
The PWA logo
flashes onto the screen before fading away into the superstar-filled opening of
PWA Overdrive. The Foo Fighters’ “All My Life” plays over the sound system as
we are brought into the historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. An
incredible pyrotechnic display ensues before the camera closes in our announce
team, Nick Cade and Anthony DeBonis.
Cade: Hello
ladies and gentlemen and welcome to PWA Overdrive! I’m Nick Cade alongside my
broadcast partner Anthony DeBonis, and we have an amazing night ahead for all
of you PWA fans out there!
DeBonis: It
feels so good to be here in Atlantic City Nick! But the main focus of this
night is one hour from now, when Progressive Entertainment presents PWA
Temptation live on pay-per-view!
Cade: What a big
night it will be. The Machine will defend the PWA title in a triple threat
match, we will witness the PWA-ring debut of CAW legend Mike Tortorici as he
battles Scott Hosemann, and in perhaps the most intriguing match on tonight’s
card, mortal enemies Vulture and Mike Griffin will team up to take on their
respective equal rivals Jaguar and Greg Tantalus! That will be explosive, but
speaking of that match, we have just gotten word that two of the four
participants in that match have just arrived here. Lets go to the parking lot.
We are now in
the indoor parking lot adjacent to Boardwalk Hall when a long black limousine
pulls right past several fans and in front of the superstar entrance. The
driver opens the back door, and out step the PWA Tag Team Champions, the Lost
Souls. They are followed by PWA Women’s Champion Jade, Michelle, Vulture and
finally, Greg Tantalus. The six walk around the limo and towards the entrance,
where Brian Conroy is waiting for them.
Vulture: Dammit
Conroy, what are you trying to ruin this time?!
Conroy: I don’t
like any of you, so I’m going to get straight to the point. I said I didn’t
care what you did on your own time, but when you come into my building, you are
under my rules. I have appointed three separate dressing rooms for all six of
you. Speed Demon and Reaper, you have room 4. Greg and Michelle, you have room
11. And Vulture and Jade, you will take room number 7.
Tantalus:
Separate rooms?! What are you Bryan, a mom?
Conroy: Nope,
I’m your boss. And if at any point in the tag match, you two refuse to wrestle
one another like we all know you can, you are both suspended. In fact, if you
even TOUCH your tag team partners other than to tag, you can kiss your
paychecks goodbye, indefinitely. Good
luck tonight.
Conroy then
turns around and heads back into the building, leaving all six fuming in his
wake.
Cade: Wow, Bryan
Conroy is not taking any mess from those six tonight.
DeBonis: He
certainly isn’t. But I wonder if that ruling goes for Jaguar and Mike Griffin
too.
Cade: It should,
but lets talk about one of our title matches tonight. The PWA Tag Team
Championship will be on the line when the Lost Souls defend against the former
champions, The Archangels. There has definitely been some dissention between
the challengers lately.
DeBonis: Well
cutting to the chase, Gabriel has been holding Loki back to me. Just last week
on this show, Speed Demon scored a win over Loki partly because Gabriel
inadvertently hit Loki. These guys need to get it together, or the Lost Souls
will annihilate them tonight.
Cade: I agree
DeBonis, but only about their teamwork. I don’t think Gabriel is holding Loki
back at all, but regardless of that, lets go to Tracie Reid, who is standing
with the challengers.
Reid: Thanks
guys. Loki, Gabriel, people have been questioning your teamwork in recent
weeks, basically saying that you don’t have it any more. How do you respond to
that?
Loki: Well we
know what people have been saying about us lately. They’ve been saying that
there is dissention; that we can’t get the job done anymore. Well tonight, we
put those rumors to rest.
Gabriel: That’s
right. Loki and I are a TEAM. Everyone has been underestimating what we are
able to do as a team now, but we will be better than ever tonight, and we will
take our belts back.
The camera is
now near the superstars’ entrance, where some type of commotion is causing some
fans to form a crowd. The camera digs in further to find Romeo and Camieko
signing a few autographs before they enter, both wearing big grins on their
faces.
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
A graphic
reading “last night” shows on the
screen and a camera is now inside the popular Atlantic City gentlemen’s club,
Coconutz. The camera pans back just a little to reveal Jaguar enjoying himself
with a tall gorgeous blond woman at the bar. The woman whispers something in
the ear of the former PWA Champion, who smiles as she grabs him by the hand.
Just as the two begin to walk to the back rooms, the door swings open and Greg
Tantalus strolls into the club.
Tantalus:
Sooooooo which one of you bitches wants to suck my dick?!
Jaguar:
(Sighing) Goddammit why? What the hell are you doing here Greg?
Tantalus: Hey
partner. Never thought I would find you here. Anyway, I told Michelle I was
going out to get some ice cause she likes that sorta thing. I got lost and
ended up here.
Jaguar: Lost?!?
Where are you staying?
Tantalus: The
Tropicana, down at the other end of the Boardwalk.
Jaguar: Well me
and whatshername here are about to go in the back for second, do you mind?
Tantalus: Well I
was kinda hoping we could discuss our strategy for tomorrow night too.
Jaguar: Yeah
shut up junior. Lets go honey.
Tantalus: (As
they enter the back room) Hey, maybe some other time then “partner”! Hold up, I
still didn’t get my ice.
We are now live
inside the locker room of Jaguar, who is lacing his boots when he hears a knock
at the door. The door opens up, revealing PWA Owner Bryan Conroy.
Jaguar: (sighs)
What do you want now Bryan?
Conroy: Hey Jag,
now I know you don’t like the match I set up for tonight. We have already been
through that, but you are one of my top guys here. You got the PWA title off
that scumbag Vulture, and I felt I needed to do something to make it up to you
man.
Jaguar: Is this
going somewhere man? If so, lets get there.
Conroy: Alright,
so I know you don’t wanna team with Greg tonight, especially after last night
over at Coconutz. But while you two were across the street, I met someone over
at Caesar’s Palace that I know you will want to meet.
Jaguar: She
better be fine Bryan.
Conroy: No, its
not a female Jag. I was walking through the casino last night and I bumped into
this guy. We talked and he said he was a huge fan of yours. Hold on, let me go
get him. (Sticking his head out the door) C’mon in Ron!
Then camera then
captures a look of shock appear on Jaguar’s face as in through his door walks
none other than former WCW and WWE superstar, Ron “Faarooq” Simmons!
Jaguar: Holy
shit, Ron Simmons! How are you man, I’m your biggest fan!
Simmons: Hey
brother, its likewise for me. I was in town doing some business, well just
gambling, when I bumped into Bryan. I have followed your career and you are
something else man.
Jaguar: Thank
you very much. I appreciate that.
Simmons: Well
you and I are the only two true black heavyweight champions this industry has
ever seen. Me in WCW, and you in PWA and CAW. You got what it takes to be a
legend brother.
Jaguar: Thank
you. You are a legend yourself. I watch you on TV and all I can say is “DAMN”!
Simmons: You
mean “DAMN”!! Just put a little more bass in it, and you got it. Try it with
me.
Simmons and
Jaguar: Man….DAMN!!!
Simmons: You got
it man, you got it! I’m gonna go let you get ready for your match, you give ‘em
hell out there.
Jaguar: Thanks,
I’ll do just that. (Simmons exits) Man, that was Ron Simmons. Faarooq himself.
DAMN!!!
Cade: Haha, how
about that? Ron Simmons and Jaguar in the same room at the same time.
DeBonis: That’s
the happiest he has been in weeks, because he is definitely not happy about
having to team with Greg Tantalus tonight.
Cade: But what
about Jaguar’s usual tag team partner, Romeo? Did you see the mood he was in
earlier? As much as he and Camieko have sought to maim DJ Infernus in recent
weeks, I would figure he would still be upset.
DeBonis: I think
its because DJ Infernus has nowhere to run anymore. He signed a contract to
wrestle Romeo tonight, and that’s what he has to own up to.
Cade: I guess
so. It was just last month at Forsaken when DJ Infernus cost Romeo the
Progressive Championship that he dominantly defended week in and week out, but
lets shift the focus to the current Progressive Champion, James Biamonte.
DeBonis:
Biamonte won the title last week by upsetting Kerry Cox in his own match, a dog
collar match. Tonight, he defends the title after picking a fight with Chad
Hasty last Tuesday.
Cade: Chad grew
very impatient with Dee Licious after she stabbed him in the back by cheating
on him with “The Standard Sleaze” Don Cerrone. He roughed Dee up a bit, and
James Biamonte took offense to Hasty touching his sister. Hasty’s half-brother,
PWA Owner Bryan Conroy, made a match between Hasty and Biamonte for the title
tonight and he will be in Chad’s corner. We do have Tracie Reid standing by
with the champion, but we also reportedly have some footage of Cerrone and Dee
from earlier today. I hate to, but let’s roll that.
A camera is now
inside the Trump Plaza Casino, where Dee Licious and Don Cerrone are living it
up.
Cerrone: Its
great to be back home baby! I just keep winning and winning!
Licious: It is
cold outside Don, I could use a mink right about now.
Cerrone: One
more win, and you got it.
Cerrone rolls
another winner, and the small crowd around him cheers him on. Don lights up a
cigar, but has a look of fear come over his face when he spots a little old
lady at the table…the same old lady who stalked him in the Rio Casino in Las
Vegas!
Old Lady: Come
here, Donnie boy!
Cerrone: Oh my
God! Get her Dee!
Dee Licious
swings a clothesline at the woman, but the stampeding crowd, who is following
Don down the steps as he runs for his life, shoves her to the ground! Cerrone
leaves his winnings behind on the table and Dee follows after her man down the
steps. The camera cuts back to the table with the money still on it, until Ron
Simmons picks it up!
Simmons: Free
money, I love AC. DAMN!!!
We come back to
a tight shot of the Progressive Championship. The camera backs up, revealing
the title belt on the shoulder of Progressive Champion James Biamonte.
Reid: James
Biamonte, many people would agree with defending the honor of their sisters,
but a lot of fans don’t condone you doing the same for Dee after what she did
to Chad Hasty. What are your thoughts going into tonight’s match?
Biamonte: First
off, I could care less what the fans think or say. Chad Hasty put his hands on
my sister, so tonight I will put my hands on him. Bryan Conroy will be in his
corner, but he won’t be able to save little brother from the ass kicking I’m
going to deliver. Chad Hasty cannot beat me in a wrestling match, and I will
prove that fact tonight in the ring.
-COMMERCIAL BREAK-
Cade: Alright
ladies and gentlemen, we are about 10 minutes away from showtime for PWA
Temptation here in Atlantic City. Here is the run-down for tonight’s explosive
card:
PWA World
Heavyweight Championship: “The Miracle” Mike Troha vs. Trinity vs. The Machine
©
PWA Tag Team
Championship: Archangels vs. Lost Souls ©
PWA Progressive
Championship: James Biamonte © vs. Chad Hasty
Mike Tortorici
vs. “Superstar” Scott Hosemann
Jaguar and Greg Tantalus
vs. Mike Griffin and Vulture
Number one
contenders’ match: 7Any-Power and “Brokensoul” Jon Brett vs. Chocolate Wonder
and Renegade vs. Double Ds
DJ Infernus vs.
Romeo w/ Camieko
Now lets head to
the ring for our Overdrive match for the evening!
Segment 11, Match 1 – La Famiglia vs. Anthony Annetta,
Thor and Kerry Cox
“The Mirror” by Dream Theater blares over the loudspeakers
of the freshly settled Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and three men appear
from out of the curtain. Anthony Annetta, Kerry Cox, and Thor arrive to a
substantial ovation, as the crowd is anxious to get things going. No
sooner do they make it to the ring when the “Godfather Waltz” is cued and the
cheers are now turned to deafening boos, as Fat Tony, Joey, and Vito make their
way to the ring. La Famiglia seems to be enjoying the orchestra of boos,
as a sly smile can be found on each one of their faces.
Cade: Alright, what a way to kick off the action tonight, folks!
Annetta and Cox have had issue with La Famiglia for quite some time, but the
addition of this monster Thor sure can't hurt!
DeBonis: Absolutely not. Thor is 6'6", about 290 pounds, and
one hell of an athlete. This should be a tall order for La Famiglia.
Vito starts off the match against Annetta by challenging him to a test of
strength. Annetta foolishly compiles, and is soon met with a stern low
blow true to his heel nature. This is met with a large opposition of
boos, as well as a warning from the ref that if he tries such a thing again his
team will be disqualified. Vito backs up obligingly and tags in Fat Tony,
which is immediately used to the advantage of Annetta who tags in Cox in Tony’s
moment of weakness. Cox begins to go to town on Fat Tony, eventually
whipping him into an unoccupied corner and stomping on him. Vito,
realizing he made a mistake, attempts to rush Cox, but is cut off midway by the
ref. Fat Tony, in a move of sheer desperation, once again uses dirty
tactics as he kicks Cox below the belt. Once again the move is met with
large fan opposition as they rally around Cox to tag in the imposing Thor
before Tony has a chance to crawl to his own corner. Unfortunately Tony
makes it to his corner first as he tags in arguably the most talented member of
the stable, Joey. However, the crowd is quickly uplifted as Cox makes the
tag the only remaining fresh wrestler enters the ring and begins to clear
house. Thor is whipping up on each member of La Famiglia as both his
partners are keeled over on the floor due to vicious cheap shots.
Cade: Look at Thor go!
DeBonis: He's single-handedly taking out all of La Famiglia!
There is one glimmer of hope for the Italians when Vito joins Joey to whip Thor
into the ropes. A huge flying double arm clothesline to both men
immediately destroys this hope. A huge pop ensues as Thor picks up Joey
and sets him up for the Thunderclap blockbuster and hits it! The crowd
goes insane and counts one…two…THREE, just as Vito attempts to hit Thor and
break up the count!
Cade: And there we have it! What an impressive victory!
DeBonis: It looks like Cox and Annetta truly have found the key to
defeating La Famiglia: Thor!
Rejuvenated by the win, Cox and Annetta regain their composure and help Thor
dismantle each of the three men in La Famiglia before they are seen
backpedaling up the runway. “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC is blaring as La
Famiglia realizes their dirty ways won’t always pay off.
Winners via pinfall – Anthony Annetta, Thor and Kerry Cox
-DARK MATCH-
Steve Beovich
def. Dynamite Dean Nash via pinfall with the NC Double Crush.