PWA
OVERDRIVE

Cumberland County Convention Center

Fayetteville, NC

Saturday February 1, 2003

The PWA logo flashes onto the screen before fading away into the opening for PWA Overdrive. Foo Fighters’ “All My Life” takes us inside the Cumberland County Convention Center, where a brilliant pyrotechnic display is shown before the camera closes in on Nick Cade and Anthony DeBonis, our announcers for the evening.

Cade: Hello ladies and gentlemen and welcome to PWA Overdrive. Tarheel country is rocking tonight, and we have an incredible show lined up for you tonight. But what a week it has been here in the Progressive Wrestling Alliance, huh DeBonis?

DeBonis: Right again Nick. It was just one week ago where we all witnessed Trinity survive the Seven Deadly Sins match and emerge as PWA Champion at Forsaken. However, we also saw that Trinity could not hold onto the title, as he lost it two days later to The Machine on Frequency.

Cade: Titles are changing hands left and right, and another might change tonight, because the new Progressive Champion Kerry Cox will defend against the returning Steve Beovich in a Falls Count Anywhere contest!

DeBonis: We also have an explosive 6-man tag team match coming your way as The Double Ds will team up with James Biamonte against Renegade, Chocolate Wonder and “Superstar” Scott Hosemann!

Cade: A big match indeed, but our first match of the night will feature the despicable Spanish Fly against one half of the Archangels, Gabriel. In fact, our cameras have caught up with the Archangels backstage. Lets check that out.

Segment 1 – Backstage

The camera cuts right behind the curtain, where the Archangels are in yet another heated argument.

Loki: Why won’t you just listen to reason for once man? Use your head on this one. This guy has been trying to injure guys left and right lately. We can’t get the tag titles back if you’re hurt.

Gabriel: It seems as though you get all the glory anyway superstar. I can handle this guy ON MY OWN! I do not, and will not need you to beat Spanish Fly. Just wait and see, I’m going out there.

Audioslave’s “Cochise” begins to play as Gabriel heads towards the curtain.

Loki: Whatever man. If he tries something, I’ll have your back. But not for you, I’ll do it for the team.

Gabriel: Yeah whatever!

Segment 2, Match 1 – Gabriel vs. Spanish Fly

With his theme already playing, Gabriel finally steps through the curtain to a surprisingly mixed reaction, even though the cheers are slightly dominant. The former PWA tag team champion steps through the ropes and turns his attention to the entrance as Kool And the Gang’s “Jungle Boogie” begins. The Spanish Fly steps out to a deafening negative response, and it seems he is almost smiling about it through his black mask. Fly jumps over the top rope and into the ring as the bell sounds.

DeBonis: I like Spanish Fly’s new attitude a lot Nick. It has completely rejuvenated his once-fledgling career.

Cade: Its also seen him put people on the shelf like Ryan Knakal, whose back he destroyed with a chair. And also Senortia Lolita a few weeks ago, who suffered a severe stinger due to that piledriver he delivered.

DeBonis: Yeah, lets see what he does to whatshisface here.

Cade: You mean Gabriel.

DeBonis: Yeah, thatshis face. C’mon Fly!

Fly and Gabriel lock up, and Gabriel uses his distinct power advantage to back Fly into a corner. The referee calls for a break and Gabriel fakes one before swinging a right hand. Fly ducks it, comes out of the corner and hits a big standing dropkick that decks the Archangel. Fly punches Gabriel into the corner and charges at him, but Gabriel charges out and hits a big clothesline! Fly gets up and receives another before being grabbed by the mask and chucked over the top rope to the floor!

Cade: Listen to this crowd! They are getting behind Gabriel now!

DeBonis: No, they just hate Fly. C’mon Nick, we all wish the good Archangel was wrestling right now.

Fly struggles to his feet, and Gabriel becomes a bit overzealous as he attempts, and misses, an uncharacteristic over-the-top rope plancha. Spanish Fly takes advantage by whipping Gabriel hard into the steel ring steps, crushing his lower back. Fly rolls back into the ring and rolls back out to break the referee’s count at 9 before lifting up his opponent and delivering a painful backbreaker across the top step!

DeBonis: Here we go!

Cade: He’s trying to injure yet another competitor here in Gabriel! Whats the referee thinking?!?!

Theres nothing for the referee to reprimand Fly about as he rolls a wincing Gabriel back into the ring and climb to the top rope. Fly soars off for The Juice, but Gabriel rolls out of the way and Fly connects with the canvas! The crowd noise increases in volume as Gabriel pulls himself up and signals for the powerbomb! Gabriel sets Fly up and lifts him for the move, but Fly rolls over into a sunset flip! Spanish Fly gets 1---2---Gabriel kicks out!

Cade: Whoa, I thought he had him right there!

Gabriel presses on, nailing Fly with two stiff right hands that daze the lucha star. Gabriel charges forth for a clothesline, but Fly takes a step towards him and surprises him by floating into a backslide! Gabriel struggle to get out, but Fly places his feet on the ropes as the referee counts 1---2---3!

DeBonis: See I told ya! This never would have happened had we seen the good Archangel out there.

Cade: He cheated again!

As Gabriel argues with the official inside the ring, Fly slips towards the timekeeper’s table and grabs his chair! Just as Fly heads back towards the ring, the crowd erupts for Loki as he darts down the ramp! Spanish Fly sees the second Archangel coming in just enough time for him to jump over the barricade and escape through the crowd, leaving the Archangels arguing in the ring once again as we head to commercials.

Winner via pinfall – Spanish Fly

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

Segment 3 – Backstage

The camera is now in the locker room of Renegade and Chocolate Wonder, where the big man is stretching out and Renegade pads his boots.

Renegade: Yo, that was some win we got on Tuesday.

Wonder: Yeah, we needed it to get back in the hunt for the tag belts. I know we can beat the Lost Souls. We just have to keep on rolling and win tonight.

Renegade: Yeah, but our partner is Scott Hosemann. You think you can trust him?

Wonder: You know what man? I never even thought about that. I don’t know if I can, especially after what he did to Willie. He had to have major reconstructive surg—

Wonder instantly stops talking when through their door walks none other than “Superstar” Scott Hosemann.

Hosemann: Hey guys, you ready?

Wonder: Almost, but we gotta talk Scott.

Hosemann: Sure, whats on your mind?

Wonder: Well you know you and I have a bit of history. Including me beating you after you hit my manager in the face with a bat. You messed up his whole grill Scott. We want to know if we can trust you out there tonight.

Hosemann: Guys, all I can say about that is that I’m sorry. I was listening to all of Jerry Georgatos’ bullshit at that time, and forgetting the things that were really important. I feel terrible for what I did to Willie, but I’m on the right track now. You beating me was an upset, but it was no fluke. I feel that both of you guys will be major players around here very soon, and I’m gonna do my best to help you make it there. Now are we gonna go out there and whip somebody’s ass tonight or what?!?!

Renegade: I think its time to go make someone get their ass WWHHIIPPPPPEEDDD!!! Lets go!

Renegade and Hosemann exit the room, leaving Chocolate Wonder a chance to think to himself.

Wonder: I’ll believe it, when I see it.

Segment 4 – Backstage

We go to a different part of the backstage area, where Romeo and Cameiko are still looking for DJ Infernus. The two finally stop when they run into PWA commentator, Paul Ferrara.

Romeo: Hey Paul, you seen DJ?

Ferrara: No Romeo. I haven’t seen him, but Victor Troy and I were talking about him earlier. It turns out he headed to Atlanta early. You know, we have Frequency there this Tuesday.

Romeo: Anytime we come to my hometown, believe me I know. Thanks Paul, I’ll find his punk ass. Believe that.

Segment 5, Match 2 - “Superstar” Scott Hosemann, Chocolate Wonder and Renegade vs. The Double Ds and James Biamonte

We go back to ringside, where The St. Lunatics’ “Air Force Ones” is blasting over the sound system and Chocolate Wonder and Renegade are already warming up in the ring. Next, Saliva’s “Superstar II” begins and combines with flashing lights and a huge pop for Scott Hosemann as he makes his entrance. The three begin to discuss last minute strategy as 2Pac’s “Amerikas Most Wanted” takes over and boos pick up for James Biamonte. Biamonte slowly walks to the ring waiting the arrival of his partners, but the camera pans back just a little to find the Double Ds rush through the crowd and into the ring, jumping the babyface trio from behind!

The bell finally sounds, with Diabetes Dude officially beginning things off against Renegade. Dude has a clear advantage due to the sneak attack, and capitalizes with a butterfly suplex. Dude floats over into a cover, but Renegade kicks out. Dude makes a tag to Biamonte, who unleashes several kicks in the gut of Renegade before sending him back down with an overhead belly-to-belly. Biamonte covers, but only gets two. Biamonte then tags out to Daredevyl.

Cade: James Biamonte is one of the best technical wrestlers I have ever seen.

DeBonis: He’s definitely at the top of his game, but check out this tag team continuity from Biamonte and the Double Ds. You would think they were teaming up for years.

Daredevyl uses his power to muscle Renegade into a corner, and then backs up before charging at him. Renegade responds with two boots to the face and nails a big roundhouse kick that floors Daredevyl! Renegade then crawls to his corner, and tags in Chocolate Wonder, presses the advantage with a kick to the gut and a vertical suplex. Wonder makes a cover, but only gets a two count. Daredevyl gets back up and begins to trade punches with Chocolate Wonder, but the bizarre big man wins out and scores with a DDT. Hosemann looks for a tag at this point, but the wary Wonder makes the tag to Renegade instead.

Cade: I don’t think he totally trusts Hosemann just yet.

Renegade steps back in, and Hosemann begins to jaw with Wonder on the outside. Renegade has isolated Daredevyl at this point and tags in Hosemann after a savate kick. Hosemann steps in and stomps Daredevyl into the corner before whipping him out and hitting a spinebuster! Hosemann covers, one..two..and Biamonte breaks up the pin! Hosemann tackles Biamonte, and while the referee is with those two, Renegade nails Diabetes Dude on the opposite side with the Kick of Death! Chocolate Wonder rushes into the ring just as the official breaks things up and blasts Daredevyl with the Chocolate Splash! Daredevyl staggers out and Wonder directs him right into Hosemann’s boot and the Superstar Stunner! Wonder holds Biamonte at bay as Hosemann covers for one…two…three!

Cade: Well Wonder didn’t totally trust Scott Hosemann, but the little teamwork that they did use won the match for them.

DeBonis: Definitely an impressive effort by those 3 men.

Cade: Now lets go backstage to Tracie Reid, who is standing by with Steve Beovich.

Winners via pinfall – Chocolate Wonder, Renegade and “Superstar” Scott Hosemann

Segment 6 – Backstage

Reid: Thanks guys. I’m here with Steve Beovich and his partner, Anthony “BK” Desio. Steve, the last time we saw you, you were a bloody mess at the hands of Romeo. That incredible Progressive Championship lumberjack match forced you to get 18 stitches in your forehead to close the wound. How are you feeling tonight?

Beovich: I feel great Tracie. Sure, the last time you saw me, I was bleeding like a stuck pig. But the only reason I lost that match is because Anthony here hit me in the face with a chair, which caused me to get those stitches. I never wanted any lumberjacks to begin with. But anyway, my performance was so great that Bryan Conroy granted my request at a second title shot in my return tonight. Whats great about it is that Kerry Cox damn sure isn’t as good as Romeo. This will be a cakewalk. Hell, I’m back home being in Tarheel Country! You do know I was an NCAA Champion at UNC right Tracie? Tracie?

The camera pans backwards to see that Tracie Reid, apparently have heard enough of Beovich’s endless talking, has handed the mic off to Desio and fled.

Desio: Don’t worry about her Steve, just go out and get the title.

Beovich: Consider it done.

Desio: Yeah, I’ll make sure of it.

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

Segment 7 – Backstage

We are now in the locker room of Progressive Champion Kerry Cox and Anthony Annetta.

Cox: I know I can handle Beovich on my own, but I don’t know about Desio.

Annetta: Hey, don’t worry about him. I’ve got your back. You know theres no way that I’ll get a shot at the title with Beovich as champ. Just focus on winning the match and retaining the belt.

Cox: You’re right. No problem.

Segment 8, Match 3 – Progressive Championship – Falls Count Anywhere – Steve Beovich vs. Kerry Cox ©

P.O.D.’s “Alive” begins and Steve Beovich enters to a surprisingly mixed reaction. Beovich himself is taken aback, because he is usually booed out of the building. This could be due to a little North Carolina home cooking so to speak, as Beovich was a standout amateur wrestler at UNC. Beovich prepares to grab a mic and thank his few dozen fans when Kiss’ “War Machine” begins and the building explodes for “The Hardcore Icon” Kerry Cox as he rushes to the ring. Cox tosses the belt aside and spears Beovich to the ground as the bell rings.

Cade: Alright, here we go! Kerry Cox has just exploded on Beovich!

DeBonis: Beovich is well rested right now. This is his first ring action in 3 weeks.

Cox continues his assault with hard right hands to the face of the challenger, but Beovich manages to roll over and nail a low blow as he gets to his feet. With Cox now stabilized, Beovich goes on the offensive with several stomps to the rib cage. Beovich lifts Cox off the mat and takes him down hard with a snap suplex. Beovich looks for a quick cover, but Cox kicks out at two. Both men get up and Cox responds with a hard right to the face and clotheslines Beovich up and over the top rope! Beovich staggers backwards into the barricade, and Cox runs towards him. Beovich thinks fast and back body drops Kerry Cox over the barricade and into the first 2 rows!

DeBonis: Whoa did you see that?!?! I think Kerry Cox took out a row of fans!

Beovich hops over the railing and makes a cover, but Cox escapes at two. The men brawl back toward the stands and eventually up the steps as a crowd forms around them. Cox is easily the aggressor with the action outside of the ring, and shows it by straddling Beovich on the concrete railing! Beovich slides about 6 rows down into the crowd and Cox covers once again, but Beovich’s shoulder comes up at two.

Cade: They are really going at it tonight!

DeBonis: It’s the desire to be a champion around here.

Cox and Beovich then fight up through the crowd and into the concourse area of the arena. Beovich tosses the champion into a soda machine and then suplexes him to the floor. Beovich makes another cover, but Cox gets out at two again! Beovich pulls Cox up by the hair and body slams him down before climbing atop the machine and flying off for the NC Double Crush! Even with the large crowd around them, Kerry Cox just barely manages to roll out of the way! Beovich connects chest-first with the concrete and Cox drapes an arm atop him. The referee counts 1----2----and its broken up by Anthony Desio!

Cade: That damn Desio! Cox had the match won!

Desio stomps away at Kerry Cox until he is hit from behind by Anthony Annetta! The two Anthonys begin their own brawl as Cox and Beovich get back up. Desio finally manages to knock Annetta down and he picks up a stray camcorder from a fan. With no one willing to step up to claim the device, due to it being illegal at a PWA event, Desio swings the object at Cox, who manages to duck as it explodes against Beovich’s face! Cox boots Desio in the gut and plants him with the Coxsucker DDT before rolling onto Beovich for one….two….three! Cox retains the title!

Cade: What a win for Kerry Cox! That was an amazing match!

DeBonis: Desio cost Beovich the title AGAIN! Dammit!

Cade: You can get mad all you want DeBonis, but Kerry Cox retains the Progressive title! We’re out of time folks; see you next week on Overdrive!

Winner via pinfall and still Progressive Champion – Kerry Cox