PWA
OVERDRIVE
March 8, 2003
The PWA logo appears on the screen before quickly fading
into the opening montage for Overdrive. After its completion, a dazzling
fireworks display lights up the HSBC Arena and the Foo Fighters’ Grammy-winning
“All My Life” plays, signaling the beginning of Overdrive!
Cade: Hello everybody and welcome to PWA Overdrive! I’m
Nick Cade along with my broadcast partner Rick Madsen, and we have a great show
lined up for you all tonight!
Madsen: That’s right, we are just one week away from
Salvation, and the tension for that event is just continuing to rise by the
minute!
Cade: Tonight’s main event will be “The Miracle” Mike Troha
squaring off with “The Hardcore Icon” Kerry Cox!
Madsen: Both Cox and Troha have big matches coming up at
Salvation and will definitely be looking to gain some momentum for that event
tonight.
Cade: We will have so much more to bring you in the next
hour, but lets head to the ring now for our first contest of the evening!
Segment 1, Match 1 – DJ Infernus and Jon Sass vs. Loki
and Romeo
Rage Against The Machine’s “Testify” blares over the
loudspeakers and the fans give Loki a warm reaction as he marches his way to
the ring. The L.A. native looks very focused tonight, more so than usual.
Cade: This match was brought about last week, when Loki
challenged Sass and Infernus, who together might have cost him number one
contender status for the Progressive title due to interference from the champ.
Madsen: Well he certainly does look ready for it. He did
take a bit of a beating from Anthony Annetta and James Biamonte last Tuesday on
Frequency. Lets see how he holds up.
Three D-bombs smash atop the entrance ramp, and Young Turk
and Manny Fresh’s “Freak Da Hoes”
begins, setting the stage for the arrival of Romeo. “Da Playboy” is in the
company of Camieko as always, and the Buffalo faithful shower the two in a
tremendous crowd response.
Cade: Romeo is one of the most popular stars here in PWA.
He’s gaining more and more fans every week.
Madsen: He’s also been getting a lot better in the ring in
recent months. It shows in every match he has now.
Romeo reluctantly pounds fists with Loki, and the two talk
strategy as The Clipse’ “Grindin’” takes over. DJ Infernus dances out to a
chorus of jeers, but he is in too good of a mood to care as he stops at
ringside. “I Will be Heard” by Hatebreed plays next and the Progressive
Champion, Jon Sass, emerges to another set of boos. The champion carries a
cocky look on his face but not for long, as Loki climbs out and runs up the
ramp, knocking him down! Before Infernus can react, he is dragged into the ring
by Romeo and pummeled in a corner!
Cade: Loki and Romeo don’t have time to waste tonight! They
are taking the fight right to their opponents!
Loki and Sass brawl all the way down the ramp and Loki
tries to whip Sass into the steel ring steps, but Sass reverses and sends his
former partner crashing into the black steel. Sass then takes his belt from
around his waist, rolls into the ring and clobbers Romeo to get him off of
Infernus. DJ rolls out of the ring, leaving Sass and Romeo in as the bell
sounds.
Sass muscles Romeo into a corner and unloads on him with
vicious chops and kicks. Sass then whips Romeo to the opposite neutral corner
and follows him in with a hard clothesline. Romeo stumbles out and falls to the
mat, with the crowd booing Sass’ early dominance. Sass hits a high vertical
suplex and a failed pin attempt before spotting DJ Infernus eagerly awaiting a
tag. Sass and Infernus slap hands, constituting the change.
Cade: Look at Infernus, he’s a big, tough guy when Romeo is
on the mat.
Madsen: He’s just picking his spots Nick. We all know Romeo
usually kills this guy.
Infernus starts things off by stomping on Romeo’s back, but
stops to dance midway through. Romeo gets up, but Infernus reacts quickly
enough to hit him and whip him to the ropes. Infernus dances again as Romeo
bounces off, but it costs him as the former Progressive Champion turns him
inside out with a clothesline! A tired Romeo then lunges to the corner and
makes a tag to Loki!
Cade: Here comes Loki!
Madsen: He’s been chomping at the bit on the ring apron.
Sass better watch out.
Loki enters the ring a ball of fire, knocking Infernus down
and Sass from the ring apron. Infernus gets back up and Loki thrusts out the
Atheist superkick, but Infernus ducks it and hits a big DDT! Infernus then runs
over to his corner and tags in Sass. The champion lifts Loki off the canvas and
the former partners begin to trade punches. Loki blocks a right from Sass and
begins to establish an advantage, culminating in connecting with the Atheist
superkick! Sass looks out cold, but Loki does not attempt a cover, instead
signaling for the Morning Star. Loki lifts Sass over his shoulder for the
finisher, but the champion slips out and manages to push Loki into the ropes.
Sass kicks Loki in the gut and then plants him with the End Of the Line! Sass
covers, 1---2---3!
Madsen: See, Loki had Sass pinned, but he just had to go
the extra mile. It cost him and Romeo a win tonight.
Cade: Nevertheless, its an impressive win for Sass and
Infernus.
“I Will Be Heard” replays over the PA system and Infernus tries to dance to the music as the official raises Sass’ arm. Infernus goes for a high five, but receives a boot and the End Of The Line powerbomb from Sass! Sass then stands over the fallen Infernus, holding his belt in his face before leaving to his music.
The camera is backstage in a hallway, where Scythe is seen
stretching out and shadowboxing. Spanish Fly turns a corner, bumping into
Scythe, but does not stop to acknowledge him.
Scythe: Hey, Spanish Fly, wait up.
Fly: What do you want?
Scythe: While I was gone, I watched all the PWA broadcasts.
And you always seemed to be the guy on this show with the worst attitude. I saw
how you injured Ryan Knakal again last week, and what you did to Senorita
Lolita was the worst thing I’ve seen since I came here.
Fly: You see Scythe, I did those things because I was tired
of being looked at as a laughing stock. I was tired of being disrespected and
smacked around. I needed to toughen up.
Scythe: Oh, so beating up women is tough?
Fly: Tough enough for me. Is this going somewhere?
Scythe: Well since you’re so tough, how about letting this
go to the ring. Lets see if you can put me on the shelf too.
Fly: I was looking forward to a night off, but I think I
have enough time to beat you up too.
Scythe: That’s great! You just made my day. As a matter of
fact, lets do it now! I’ll see you out there.
Scythe then picks up his towel and leaves, seemingly
heading for the ring as the camera captures a worried expression from the mask
of The Fly.
-COMMERCIAL
BREAK-
Segment 3 –
Backstage
We now find ourselves in a different hallway of the HSBC
Arena, where Kerry Cox is talking to Chad Hasty. They are confronted by GI Jew,
Justice and Walter Gindin, and Hasty leaves at Cox’s request.
Cox: What do you guys want?
Jew: They want nothing. They are simply doing their jobs
right now. But I do want something.
Cox: And whats that?
Jew: I just want to wish you good luck tonight. You’ll need
it against Troha.
Cox: He is tough, you should be a pushover compared to him.
Jew: That’s cute Kerry. As a matter of fact, I think I’ll
have a seat at ringside just to watch.
Cox: Oh really? Well I hope you watch closely, because you
are next champ.
Jew: Can’t wait. Just remember who I continuously
steamrolled on my way to this title. I’ll see you in the ring chump.
The trio all exit stage right, and Cox lets a slight smirk show as he tapes his fists.
DMX’s “The Convo” hits the loudspeakers and Spanish Fly
steps out to a great deal of heat from the crowd. He flips off a few in the front
row before sliding underneath the bottom rope. Linkin Park’s reanimated “With
You” plays next and the reaction for Scythe is loud before he even steps out
through the curtain. The pop only grows when the modern-day Samurai warrior
walks onto the ramp and down to the ring. The bell sounds after he steps in and
the action gets underway.
They start off by locking up in the center of the ring.
Scythe quickly grabs Fly in a side headlock. Spanish Fly counters by backing up
to the ropes and shoving Scythe off. Scythe hits the ropes and floors Fly with
a shoulder tackle. Fly gets up and Scythe bounces off again. Fly manages to
grab Scythe by the hair and attempts to toss him over the top rope, but Scythe
pauses his momentum, stops short and reverses the move by grabbing Fly’s mask
and tossing him over the top!
Cade: What a reversal by Scythe!
Madsen: Scythe has Fly frustrated right now. He needs to
keep this pace up because he seems to be a step ahead of Fly tonight.
Spanish fly baits Scythe to the ropes, where he yanks his
legs from up under him. Fly then pulls Scythe under the bottom rope and jams
his back into the ring apron! Scythe clutches his lower lumbar area and Fly
shoves him face-first into the ring post! The camera catches Scythe writing on
the ground, with blood beginning to trickle down his face. Fly rolls Scythe
back into the ring, and the fans boo as he cockily places his hands on his
hips.
Madsen: This is when Fly absolutely dissects his opponents.
Once they show vulnerability, he attacks that weakness.
Cade: Well Scythe is in a bad way here. Fly needs to go for
a cover.
Spanish Fly lifts Scythe up and plants him with a scoop
slam before heading up the turnbuckles for The Juice! Spanish Fly performs the
move perfectly, but Scythe rolls out of the way and he hits the mat hard!
Scythe has too much blood in his eyes to see well, but both men struggle to
their feet at the same time. Fly hits a hard right and Scythe counters with the
same, but a missed left by Fly gives Scythe enough room to grab him by the
throat and blast him with a chokeslam!
Cade: What a chokeslam by Scythe!
Madsen: He needs to finish Fly off right now!
Scythe points upward, and a huge pop follows as he climbs
the turnbuckles for the Diving Blade! Scythe gains his balance and springs off,
flashbulbs popping as he connects! Scythe hooks the leg and the fans help the
referee as he counts one…two…three!
Cade: What determination by Scythe!
Madsen: Determination indeed Nick. He was busted open early in the match, but still managed to pull it out.
Segment 5 –
Backstage
The camera is now outside in the parking lot, where PWA
Women’s Champion Kayne is smoking a cigarette alongside her friend Camieko. The
duo is apparently having a good conversation when the arena door opens and
Michelle and Jade walk out. They walk right in front of Kayne and Camieko,
causing the champion to put her cigarette out with her foot.
Kayne: Can we help you?
Jade: Sure you can. Listen Kayne, you have had a nice
little time keeping my belt warm, but I want it back now. 3 weeks is long
enough.
Kayne: This show is almost over. I’m sorry Jade, I don’t
have time to beat you again tonight. And what makes you think you deserve a
shot anyway? Have you ever beaten me?
Jade: (Sigh) No, not yet. But I defended that title against
everyone here, and as a former champion, I deserve a title shot.
Kayne: Seeing as that’s not in your contract, you deserve
to kiss my ass.
Michelle whispers in Jade’s ear.
Jade: Alright, you’re saying I haven’t beaten you yet. How
about this Tuesday, me and Michelle face you and her. If I beat you, I get a
title shot.
Kayne: (after conferring with Camieko) You know what Jade?
I think it will be even better to beat you without the mask on, we’ll see you
on Frequency.
Michelle: You’ll be sorry. Lets go champ.
The camera takes us to the New
York Sports Club on 34th Street and Second Avenue, following us
inside to a boxing ring. Steve Beovich
is seen inside the ring, wearing boxing gloves and headgear.
Beovich:
Hi, Steve Beovich here, but you might as well call me the Omega. Why?
Simple. I am the end-all, be-all
of sports entertainment. Last week, I
made mincemeat out of a wrestling team of slackers at Hofstra University,
proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that I am a superior wrestler. This week, I am here at the New York Sports
Club to show the world that, not only am I a superior wrestler; I am a superior
boxer. (turning to a slew of
up-and-coming boxers in the gym) So who’s first?
White Zombie’s “More Human
Than Human” then hits and we are shown clips of Beovich knocking out each of
these prospective boxers, dazzling them with his left hook, right cross, and
devastating jab. He even knocks one
boxer out of the ring with a strong right hand. We then see all of the boxers lying on the ground in pain, with
Beovich standing in the ring, arms raised, jumping up and down in victory and
laughing hysterically as the voice of a narrator emerges.
Narrator: “The Omega” Steve Beovich. Yes, he’d knock you the [EXPLETIVE DELETED]
out, too.
Beovich’s logo then appears on
the screen and the shot fades out.
-COMMERCIAL
BREAK-
Segment 7 –
Backstage
A camera is now behind the curtain with backstage reporter
Tracie Reed, who is with Mike Troha.
Reed: I’m here along with “The Miracle” Mike Troha.
“Miracle”, you are just moments away from going one-on-one with Kerry Cox, what
are your thoughts going into this matchup?
Troha: Tracie, I’m not really thinking about Kerry Cox, to
be honest with you. The man is nowhere in my league, and I will prove that
tonight. The man that I am focused on however, is Jason Calysto. I hope Calysto
is watching tonight, because I’m going to dedicate this match to him. I won’t
need any divine Intervention to defeat Cox tonight or any other night, but I
just hope Calysto sees what can happen when someone acts on Blind Faith.
Reed: so are you saying you will force Kerry Cox to submit
to your Blind Faith move here tonight?
Troha: That’s exactly what I’m saying. Oh I’m sorry Tracie,
you’re from Colorado. I know it takes a while for air to get to the brains
around there. You take care, I have an “icon” to humiliate.
Cade: Ladies and gentlemen, we are just one week away from
PWA Salvation in Birmingham, England.
Madsen: Next Saturday will be a tremendous night for the
PWA I have wanted to see Tortorici and Machine battle it out for a long time
and we will finally get to see it!
Cade: That match highlights an already action-packed card.
Here’s the rundown so far:
PWA World Heavyweight Championship: The Machine © vs. Mike
Tortorici
PWA International Championship: GI Jew © vs. Kerry Cox
PWA Tag Team Championship: Lost Souls © vs. 7-Any Power and
“Brokensoul” Jon Brett
3 Stages of Hell: Mike Griffin vs. Greg Tantalus
Street Fight: Vulture vs. Jaguar
Submission Match: “The Miracle” Mike Troha vs. “The Iceman”
Jason Calysto
Trinity vs. Bodycount
And just announced today, the Progressive title will be on
the line in an 8-man turmoil match! It will be
DJ Infernus vs. Scythe vs. Loki vs. Anthony Annetta vs.
Henry Swanson vs. Romeo vs. James Biamonte vs. Jon Sass for the title!
Segment 9, Match 3 – Main Event – “The Miracle” Mike
Troha vs. Kerry Cox
Ring announcer Lee Palmer steps into the ring to introduce
the competitors in the main event as At The Drive-In’s “Arcarsenal” begins. Two
streams of gold pyrotechnics flow from above the entrance as “The Miracle” Mike
Troha steps out. Troha, a native of upstate New York, is actually hearing a
few, very few, cheers as he walks to the ring. As Troha settles in the squared
circle, Metallica’s “Don’t Tread On Me” surprises the entire audience. Amidst
murmurs of confusion, The International Champion GI Jew walks down to ringside.
Without even once acknowledging Troha, Jew walks over to the announce table and
puts on a headset.
Cade: Welcome GI Jew, but what are you doing here?
Jew: Don’t you even watch the show you tool? I said I would
be watching this match, and here I am. What do they pay you for?
Madsen: He sure told you Nick.
Jew: Shut up.
Kiss’ “War Machine” begins next, and a throng of cheers
greets Kerry Cox as he makes his way into the ring. Troha jumps him before the
bell, which sounds thereafter to get things underway. Troha pounds on Cox’s jaw
with hard rights before whipping him to the ropes and downing him with a back
elbow. Troha makes a quick cover, but Cox kicks out at one and a half.
Cade: Might have been too early to catch Cox for a pin
there.
Jew: No it wasn’t. I would have beaten him already.
Troha picks Cox up, but Kerry breaks his grip and hits him
in the face with a taped right hand. Two more follow before Cox whips Troha in
and clotheslines him down. Troha gets up, but runs into a scoop slam, which Cox
follows up with an elbowdrop. Troha clutches his chest as Cox gains momentum
for another elbowdrop. Cox falls to the mat for the move, but Troha rolls away
at the last second. Both men get back up and charge one another, but Troha
manages to stop short, giving him enough time to connect on a spinebuster, the
first high-impact move of the contest! Troha covers, 1---2---and Cox kicks out!
Madsen: Looks like Troha has the advantage so far.
Jew: Well its only Kerry Cox man.
Cade: Only Kerry Cox?!? He’s a former world---
Jew: You want your spleen Nick?
Cade: (Gulp)
Troha slams Cox to the mat before uncharacteristically
heading to the top rope. Troha seems ready to soar when he motions for Cox to
get up. Cox gets up from the mat and Troha flies off as he turns around.
Troha’s right arm is extended as he is copying Jason Calysto’s Bottom Line, but
Cox sees it coming and turns it into a powerslam! Cox makes a quick cover right
out of the reversal for one…two…and Troha barely escapes!
Cade: What a reversal by Cox! GI Jew, what would you have
done in that situation had that been you?
Jew: That wouldn’t be me because I can stick to my own
moves.
Cox knows that Troha is hurt at this point and taunts GI
Jew before stalking his opponent for the Coxsucker DDT. Cox grabs Troha for the
move, but “The Miracle” reacts and drives him into the corner! Troha backs up
and charges for a shoulder to the ribs, but Cox moves out of the way, sending
him into the post! Troha grabs his shoulder and stumbles out, right into the
Coxsucker DDT! Cox covers, one…two…three!
Cox begins to celebrate, but its halted as the official notices that
Troha’s foot was on the ropes!
Cade: What a tough break for Kerry! Troha’s leg was on the
rope!
Madsen: He had him beat, but too close to the ropes. He
needs to follow that up right now.
Jew: I think I’ll help him do that. (Puts headset down)
Cade: Hey, where are you going?
Madsen: Like you don’t know Nick.
GI Jew hops up onto the ring apron, but Kerry Cox gets in
his face and punches him down. Cox turns around, but Troha kicks him in the gut
before locking him in Blind Faith! Cox is reaching for the ropes and holding on
through the pain, but GI Jew yells in his face as he pulls the bottom rope
backward, away from Cox! Troha wrenches the move even further, leaving Cox no
alternative but to tap out!
Cade: And Troha wins it! Kerry might’ve had this won if it
wasn’t for GI Jew!
Madsen: We’ll never know, but look at this in the ring!
As “Arcarsenal” continues to play, GI Jew enters the ring
and starts to pummel Cox from pillar to post. GI Jew places Cox over his
shoulder and nails a Magnum Driver square in the center of the ring. Justice
and Gindin rush down to the ring, where Justice hits a Blind Justice powerbomb
and GI Jew executes a Gore before PWA officials can break things up. “Don’t
Tread On Me” replays, and Overdrive comes to a close.
-DARK MATCHES-
1.Justice def. Rob Graves via pinfall with a Blind Justice
powerbomb.
2.Camieko def. Tina Hoover via pinfall with the St. Kinard
Splash
3.The Lost Souls def. Renegade and Chocolate Wonder via pinfall after Reaper pinned Renegade to retain the PWA Tag Team Championship.