PWA
OVERDRIVE
Las Vegas, NV
Saturday April
5, 2003
The PWA logo appears onto the screen before quickly fading
away and getting right into the opening for PWA Overdrive. The Foo Fighters’
Grammy-winning “All My Life” blares throughout the Thomas And Mack Center as
the camera sets on our ringside commentators, Nick Cade and Rick Madsen.
Cade: Hello everybody and welcome to PWA Overdrive! I’m
Nick Cade, here with Rick Madsen, and we are live in Las Vegas, Nevada!
Madsen: That’s right Nick, Sin City itself! Its lights, its
glitz, its glamour, its Vegas Nick! Right here in the Thomas And Mack Center!
Cade: Yes that’s right, home of the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels.
But with the basketball aside, we have a tremendous show in store for you
tonight. As announced on Frequency, tonight’s main event will pit Mike
Tortorici and GI Jew against Scythe and Jaguar!
Madsen: That match will be off the page for sure, but in
another match announced for tonight, D-Gunz will make his PWA in-ring debut
against the International Champion, Kerry Cox.
Cade: That match will be non-title, but I’m sure both men
are looking forward to it. Lets head to the ring for our first matchup of the
evening.
Eve’s “Who’s That Girl” begins over the loudspeakers, and
the hyped up crowd gives a thunderous pop for the first superstar entrance of
the night, that being Kayne’s. The former PWA Women’s Champion carries an
excited look on her face as she soaks up what is her loudest fan reaction since
being in her hometown of Philadelphia. As she warms up in the ring,
Evanescence’s “Going Under” begins, and Michelle steps out to a very negative
reaction. She stops to trade verbal barbs with a few female fans on her way to
the ring, and steps in as the bell rings.
Cade: Now I would like to see what Michelle could do on her
own, without Jade here.
Madsen: Well I believe Jade is here in Vegas along with
Vulture, just not in the building. I think Michelle can do just fine. She
doesn’t need Jade to beat Kayne.
Cade: I don’t know about that Rick. Well find out right now.
The ladies lock up, and Kayne establishes an early
advantage with a side headlock. Michelle backs her to the ropes and shoves her
to the other side, but Kayne scores with a shoulder block on her return,
allowing the fans another reason to cheer as Michelle reaches her feet. They
lock up again, but Michelle takes the low road with a knee to the ribs. One
snap suplex later, Kayne finds herself on her back with Michelle atop her as
the official counts 1---2--- and a kickout. Kayne gets right back up, but
Michelle meets her with a dazzling dropkick that sends Kayne flat on her back!
Michelle covers again, but Kayne once again escapes at two.
Madsen: What do you have to say now Nick? Michelle is
taking the fight right to Kayne!
Cade: I guess I have to eat my words, because she sure is.
Michelle shows signs of frustration at this point, slapping
the mat before giving a hard European uppercut to Kayne. A staggering Kayne is
whipped across the opposite side, but ducks a clothesline and comes back with
one of her own! Michelle gets up and receives another, and the crowd is fully
behind Kayne as she forges a comeback! Two right hands from Kayne back Michelle
to the ropes, but Michelle reverses an Irish whip and connects with a short
clothesline! With Kayne now down on the canvas, Michelle pauses to taunt the
crowd.
Cade: Michelle is still in control, but this might be a
mistake here.
Madsen: Well Kayne made an attempt at a comeback, but I
think Michelle is about ready to seal the deal.
Michelle grabs Kayne in a front facelock and lifts her in
the air for the Falcon Arrow, but Kayne slaps her in the chest and falls behind
her. Michelle turns around, but Kayne kicks her in the stomach, places her leg
behind Michelle’s head and spins violently to the mat, connecting with the
Overdrive! Kayne covers, 1---2---3!
Cade: And Kayne pulls out the win! I’ll tell you this
though Rick, Michelle was impressive tonight.
Madsen: She sure was. It was a terrific win for Kayne, but
there will be another day for Michelle. I guarantee that.
Winner via
pinfall - Kayne
A camera is inside the dressing room of D-Gunz and Sonny,
where James Biamonte and Anthony Annetta are watching their protégé warm up for
his upcoming match with Kerry Cox.
Biamonte: He’s ready.
Sonny: Of course he’s ready. He was ready since the day he
walked in here. Tonight, Kerry Cox becomes his first victim, but James,
Anthony; you guys need to take care of that other problem for me. We don’t need
anything getting in the way of Gunz’ win tonight.
Annetta: Consider it done. Lets go J.
Annetta and Biamonte exit the room, as D-Gunz stays focused
during his pushups.
Sonny: Yep. Nothing stops you tonight Gunz. Nothing.
-COMMERCIAL
BREAK-
Segment 3-
Jumbotron
A graphic reading “earlier today” shows at the bottom left
of the screen as we are shown a shot of the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino,
just a short walk away from the Thomas And Mack Center. We are then taken
inside, where “The Standard Sleaze” Don Cerrone and the Spanish Fly are at the
crap table. Both men are clad in suits, although Fly’s mask makes him look like
he should be part of the circus act right above him.
Cerrone: Fly, this was a GREAT idea! No one would find us
here! Not even that crazy old lady from the Rio last time.
Fly: You mean the one we saw at Temptation too?
Cerrone: Yeah, crazy hag followed me to Atlantic City too.
My own hometown! Anyway, let me get back to my game. (Rolls the dice)
Casino Employee: That’s a winner! (Small crowd cheers)
Cerrone: Look at that Fly! Nothing is going to stop me
tonight!
Voice: Nothing is gonna stop me either Don.
Cerrone and Fly turn around to find someone in a clown suit
supplying the voice. The person then takes off a mask connected to the red hair
and reveals herself to be the same blue-haired old woman!
Cerrone: Oh my God, not again!
Cerrone tosses his money into the air and runs for his life
and the slow woman begins to chase him, until Spanish Fly despicably clotheslines
her to the ground and takes off himself! Security rushes over to the woman as
Cerrone and Fly make their escape, leaving all of Cerrone’s winnings behind
again.
A camera is following the winner of tonight’s first contest,
Kayne, into a dressing room. The Philly native obviously just finished shower,
as she is drying out her hair with a towel. She opens the locker room door,
where we find Camieko inside.
Kayne: Hey Camieko.
Camieko: Hey girl, great match.
Kayne: Yeah, she was tough tonight. I’ve gotta tell you, it
was refreshing to see you come back on Frequency the other night. Did you ever
catch Dee?
Camieko: Nope, she ran right out of the building actually.
But I’m pretty sure I’ll get her real soon.
Kayne: What makes you so sure?
Camieko: Lets just say that I’ve got a big surprise for
Romeo and especially Dee on Frequency.
The camera cuts abruptly, sending us right back to ringside for our next contest, where Damien Fields is already in the ring.
Segment 5, Match 2 – Damien Fields vs. “The Omega” Steve Beovich
Cade: I know we have to get to this next match, but damn
that Spanish Fly and Cerrone! Did you see what they pulled?
Madsen: Well they are both “sleazy” guys, but what about
this big surprise Camieko has for Romeo and Dee?
Cade: I have no idea. I guess we will all find out on
Frequency.
As the commentators continue their
dialogue, White Zombie’s “More Human Than Human” hits the speakers and “The
Omega” himself, Steve Beovich walks out. Beovich relishes in hearing the boos
from the Vegas crowd as he steps into the ring, and the bell sounds shortly
thereafter. The two lock up, and Beovich executes a quick go-behind before
lifting Fields up and slamming him on his chest, all with impressive ease.
Madsen: Oh would you look at that Nick? That is why he is
“The Omega”!
Cade: Well he’s definitely impressive, but he doesn’t need
to act so damn cocky.
Fields gets back up, a bit bewildered,
but focused nonetheless. He reaches in for another tie-up, but Beovich scores
with a fast drop toehold, and then floats over into a front facelock. Fields
looks well on his way towards breaking the hold, but Beovich adds to his
cockiness by simply releasing it and playing to the fans, who shower him with
more boos. At this point Fields has had enough and charges Beovich, taking him
down and blasting him with wild punches as the crowd goes wild!
Cade: That’s it! Get him Fields!
Madsen: Nice surge, but it just won’t last.
Beovich fights him off, but Fields comes
back with a clothesline! The fans are solely behind the unproven rookie, partly
because he is from nearby Phoenix, AZ, but they are quelled once Beovich uses
his opponents’ momentum for a huge powerslam. Beovich then motions to the crowd
that Fields is done and drags him towards a corner. Beovich stops to scale the
turnbuckles, and soon flies off to hit a picture-perfect frog splash that he
calls “Extreme Precision”! “The Omega” stays atop his opponent for a nonchalant
cover and a 1, 2, 3!
Madsen: See what I mean Nick? Look how easy that was for
him!
Cade: It was a great effort by Fields, but lets he how he does against some more established PWA superstars. Wait a second, our producers are saying that there is some commotion in the back, lets get camera back there!
Winner via
pinfall – “The Omega” Steve Beovich
Segment 6 –
Backstage
We abruptly cut to a backstage camera, which bobs up and
down as the cameraman runs towards Kerry Cox’s dressing room. James Biamonte
and Anthony Annetta exit the room, before we see “Superstar” Scott Hosemann
writhing on the floor in pain as we head to commercial break!
-COMMERCIAL
BREAK-
Segment 7,
Match 3 – Kerry Cox vs. D-Gunz
We return from commercial with a replay of what the camera
just witnessed in the backstage area.
Cade: What did they do to Scott Hosemann?!?!
Madsen: I’m not sure, but I think we just found out what
that “problem” that Sonny was talking about was.
We come back to ringside as “Victory” by Notorious B.I.G.,
Puff Daddy, and Busta Rhymes plays over the PA system. Sonny steps out first,
followed by the 6’6”, 337-pound monster from Colorado, D-Gunz. The crowd boos
Sonny and Gunz as they walk down the ramp, but the two are all smiles as they
witness their reaction. Kiss’ “War Machine” plays next, and The “Hardcore Icon”
Kerry Cox sprints down the ramp and into the ring. The crowd goes nuts as an
irate Cox shocks D-Gunz with hard, taped fists, backing him up to the ropes and
clotheslining him over the top!
Cade: Go get him Kerry!
The International Champion follows Gunz to the outside and
delivers three hard chops to the chest. D-Gunz backs against the ringpost and
Cox charges him, but the big man slides out of the way and Cox crashes into the
steel! Sonny sneaks in a few stomps before D-Gunz rolls Cox back into the ring.
Three elbow drops hit the chest of Kerry Cox before D-Gunz attempts a pin, but
only getting a two count. At Sonny’s urging, D-Gunz attempts to wear Cox down
with a grounded sleeperhold.
Madsen: Good strategy by D-Gunz. I think he has a bright
future as long as he listens to Sonny.
Cade: But listen to this crowd; they are bringing Kerry
back!
The crowd does help Cox get to his feet, and he repositions
himself to nail a back suplex! Both men are now down, but the fans boo again
once they see Biamonte and Annetta looking on from the top of the ramp. Sonny
smiles, feeling things are well in hand as D-Gunz begins to rise. Cox and Gunz
trade fists in the center of the ring until Gunz plants a knee in his gut and
powerbombs him down!
Cade: What a sickening powerbomb!
Madsen: I like Kerry Cox and all, but this one could be
over after that powerbomb.
D-Gunz signals to the crowd, which is inexplicably
cheering. The reason becomes known once “Superstar” Scott Hosemann sneaks up
behind Annetta and Biamonte with a chain wrapped around his fist! Hosemann
clocks both with the chain and sprints down to the ring as D-Gunz grabs Cox for
a chokeslam!
Cade: Hosemann is cleaning house!
Madsen: But D-Gunz is about to finish off Kerry Cox anyway!
Sonny attempts to get in Hosemann’s way, but he is hit with
the chain and Scott slides into the ring! D-Gunz hoists Kerry up, but Hosemann
nails him square in the back with the chain! The official calls for the bell as
Hosemann and Cox grab an end of the chain and run forward, clotheslining D-Gunz
over the top rope! Saliva’s “Superstar
II” plays as all eyes soon turn to the Jumbotron.
Winner via
disqualification – D-Gunz
Segment 8-
Jumbotron
Scythe: (Skeptical) Whats in there?
Jaguar: Well you know those famous Las Vegas showgirls?
Scythe: (Even more skeptical) Yeah.
Jaguar: Well none of them. I’ve been here five times, and
Stardust is a family place. But it seems like there is always some kind of
construction going down over there.
Scythe: Construction? What kind?
Jaguar: Well last time I was here, they mentioned knobs and
carpets and furs and things like that. (Before Scythe can answer) C’mon dude,
lets go!
Scythe: Well I guess its alright.
Jaguar: (With a devilish smile as he slaps Scythe on the
back) Yeah man, this is Vegas! You gotta loosen up a bit cuz.
The shot fades out, and goes directly into a dressing room,
where GI Jew and Mike Tortorici are watching their opponents on television.
Tortorici: Can you
believe these two?
Jew: What about them?
Tortorici: Parading around Las Vegas like they don’t have a
match tonight!
Jew: Well whats wrong with that? This IS Vegas man.
Tortorici: I don’t care where we are! I’m Mike Tortorici
dammit, and I won’t be disrespected that way! They don’t wanna focus on me,
we’ll see how they focus in the ring! I’ll see you out there.
Jew: (As Tortorici makes his way towards the door) Alright
man, but wait up.
Tortorici: What is it?
Jew: That was Stardust he said right? (Tortorici simply
slams the door) Alright, I’ll just go without him then.
-COMMERCIAL
BREAK-
Segment 10 –
Ringside
Cade: Well fans, we are just 7 days away from
heading to Seattle, WA for PWA Requiem!
Madsen: That is going to be a major
pay-per-view event. I can’t even tell you how much I’m looking forward to it!
Cade: Well there are a few matches announced
for Requiem on April 12, and they are as follows:
PWA World Heavyweight Championship: The
Machine © vs. “Smooth” Greg Tantalus
Vulture vs. Jason Calysto
GI Jew vs. Jaguar
Mike Tortorici vs. Scythe
“The Miracle” Mike Troha vs. “The Impulse”
Mike Griffin
“Brokensoul” Jon Brett vs. Trinity
These are still just the matches that have
already been announced, there will be more set up this week on Frequency!
Segment 11,
Match 4 – Main Event – Jaguar and Scythe vs. Mike Tortorici and GI Jew
Mozart’s “Requiem” begins to play, and it seems to be
almost the crowd’s instinct to boo classical music even before Mike Tortorici
makes his appearance atop the entrance ramp. The legendary competitor slowly
makes his way to the ring, completely focused on the task at hand. Metallica’s
“Don’t Tread On Me” hits next, and the boos seem to waver a bit once GI Jew
power walks to the ring. GI Jew is normally booed, but a few fans actually
cheer the man they love to hate due to his obvious patriotic and pro-war
sentiment. Jew climbs into the ring to talk over some last minute strategy with
his partner.
Cade: Well I guess some fans here agree with GI Jew’s
stance on the war.
Madsen: I don’t think so. I think they like him here
because of what he did the last time he was in Vegas.
Cade: And what was that?
Madsen: He nearly beat Norm The Pizzaman and a few dwarfs
to death, ridding us all of that problem!
Cade: Oh please, that was sickening!
Madsen: Well can you say you want him back?
Cade: Well…um…
Linkin Park’s reanimated “With You” explodes onto the
speakers before Cade can answer, and an absolutely deafening pop is waiting for
Scythe as he enters the arena! The modern-day samurai slaps hands with his fans
and waits at the bottom of the ramp for his partner. The lights go down before
Manny Fresh’s and Juvenile’s “I Got That Fire” blasts through the PA system and
Jaguar walks out to the loudest crowd noise of the night! The former World
Champion poses in front of his flaming pyrotechnics before slapping hands with
Scythe and sliding into the ring. Jew and Tortorici exit, allowing their
opponents to pose for the crowd as the lights come back up and the music stops.
Cade: Alright here we go. These four men will all compete
at Requiem, with Jaguar taking on GI Jew as Scythe meets Tortorici.
Madsen: Will I’m sure this will make a terrific preview!
The bell rings with Scythe and Tortorici in the ring.
Jaguar and Jew exit the squared circle as Tortorici and Scythe commence a stare
down. Words are shared between the two, but Tortorici realizes he cannot
intimidate Scythe and he starts things off with a knee to the gut. Another knee
follows and Tortorici whips Scythe to the ropes before delivering another hand
knee to the ribs!
Madsen: There is the experience of Mike Tortorici showing.
We can’t forget that this man is a legend.
Cade: Well he shouldn’t forget not to take Scythe lightly
either.
Scythe crumples to the mat as Tortorici smiles at his
younger opponent. Tortorici delivers two stomps before slapping Scythe in the
head and lifting him up, but Scythe surprises him with a right hand, followed
by another, and flooring him with a roundhouse kick! The crowd comes alive as a
shocked Tortorici backs to his corner and tags in GI Jew. The former International
Champion looks across at the man he took that title from, but motions for him
to tag in Jaguar. Scythe obliges, and the crowd pops once more as Jaguar steps
in.
Cade: On Frequency, Jaguar re-injured his lower back in a
match against Romeo. Do you think he will hold up?
Madsen: Well Jaguar is a veteran. He knows what to do, but
he cannot allow himself to fight GI Jew’s type of fight.
Although Jaguar cannot hear Madsen’s words, he seems to
take the advice by locking up with GI Jew. Jew wins the battle, forcing Jaguar
back into a corner. The ref calls for a break, but GI Jew presses his advantage
with a hard shoulder thrust. He Irish whips Jaguar to the opposite turnbuckles
and follows him in with a hard clothesline before tagging Tortorici back in.
Tortorici keeps Jaguar in the corner, waiting until the count of five to
release a chokehold. Jaguar gasps for air, but Tortorici punishes him with a
hard sidewalk slam! Tortorici covers, one…two…but Jaguar kicks out! Tortorici
then grabs a rear chinlock as the fans begin to cheer the Hot Boy on.
Madsen: Jaguar needs to make a tag desperately here.
Tortorici is going to work on that back.
Jaguar pumps his fists; finally reaching his feet and
pushing Tortorici back towards his corner. Tortorici turns the hold into a
sleeper as Jaguar reaches for Scythe, but GI Jew enters the ring, distracting
the official as Scythe and Jaguar make the tag! Scythe enters the ring, a ball of fire until the official forces
him back to the apron due to not seeing the tag! Tortorici and Jew take
advantage of the youngster’s mistake by clubbing away on the spine of the
Jacksonville native before switching places.
Cade: Oh wake up ref!
GI Jew continues to work on the lower back by applying a
bear hug, just as Romeo did on Frequency. Jaguar fights in the move, but cannot
escape. The referee lifts his arm once, then twice, but Scythe hits GI Jew in
the back, breaking up the hold before the third time! Scythe quickly goes back
to his post, and GI Jew turns back around to find a kick to the gut and a
crushing Version 1.0! The fans get on their feet as Jaguar and Jew both crawl
towards their corners. Tortorici gets a tag first, but Jaguar lunges forward,
finally bringing in Scythe!
Cade: And here comes Scythe!
Madsen: Things have just picked up!
Scythe takes Tortorici down with a clothesline before doing
the same to GI Jew. Jew rolls out of the ring as Scythe continues to blast
Tortorici with hard karate-like kicks. The veteran comes back with a thumb to
the eye, before Irish whipping Scythe to the ropes, but Scythe reverses and
nails the quick chokeslam on the returning Tortorici! The crowd comes alive yet
again as Scythe signals for the Diving Blade, but GI Jew attacks him from
behind before he can touch the ringpost. Tortorici uses the opportunity to tag
Jew back in, but not before Scythe does the same to Jaguar. The former buddies
blast one another with flying fists, but GI Jew wins the battle with a thumb to
the eye and hoists Jaguar up for the Magnum Driver! Jaguar feels the finish
coming and slaps Jew in the chest, forcing him to release his grip before
turning around and walking into a Carrjack!
Cade: The Carrjack! This one is over!
Jaguar makes a cover for one…two….thre-but Tortorici pulls
him off! Scythe darts over towards the corner and knocks Tortorici into the
announce table from the apron! After several seconds pass, a tired Jaguar
finally reaches his feet with his back to his opponent, but GI Jew is already
up from the Carrjack several moments ago and blasts Jaguar with a desperation
Gore from nowhere! Both men are spent and GI Jew crawls towards Jaguar, placing
an arm on his chest. The official counts one…two…three!
Madsen: Its over! GI Jew has just pinned Jaguar!
Cade: He did. I can’t believe it!
Madsen: Well believe it Nick! If he does that next week at
Requiem, he’ll beat him again!
Cade: What a night! We’re out of time folks, but for Rick
Madsen, I’m Nick Cade, saying we’ll see you in Seattle! Goodnight everybody!
“Don’t Tread On Me” replays, and a battered GI Jew begins a
slow walk back up the ramp as Scythe attends to his friend in the ring,
bringing Overdrive to a close.
Winners via
pinfall – Mike Tortorici and GI Jew
Dark Matches
1.
Jenny Ottati def. Jillian
Clay via pinfall after the Cali Dreamin’ DDT.
2.
Henry Swanson def. Martin
Blackburn via submission with Sexual Tension.
3.
Anthony Annetta and James
Biamonte def. Paul Dawkins and Renegade via pinfall after Annetta hit a
spinebuster on Dawkins.