PWA
OVERDRIVE

United Center

Chicago, Illinois

May 17, 2003

 

The PWA logo flashes onto the screen, before fading away into clips from last Tuesday’s Frequency, where a plot by S.I.N. unfolded, with Jaguar as their prime victim. Mike Griffin and Jason Calysto ran in to thwart the efforts of S.I.N., leaving tension at a fever pitch for the broadcast’s end. “All My Life” by the Foo Fighters begins to play as the opening for Overdrive hits the screen. At its close, we are taken to the north side of Chicago, where a dazzling fireworks display illuminates the inside the 9 year-old United Center.

 

Cade: Hello everybody and welcome to PWA Overdrive! I’m Nick Cade, here with my broadcast colleague, Rick Madsen. Rick, what a week this has been for us in the PWA.

 

Madsen: What a week indeed Nick. At this time last week, we had 6 different people holding 5 different titles. A week later, only one person retained their title, and that person is Allison Kelly, who will defend her PWA Women’s title against Camieko here tonight.

 

Cade: I know you like that, but one of the men who won a title at last week’s Animosity was Kerry Cox. Kerry beat Tony Annetta to regain the International championship, but Tony has been granted a rematch for the title right here tonight.

 

Madsen: He has, and I predict that he will become the second man to regain that gold when he beats Kerry tonight. As a matter of fact-

 

Segment 1 – Ringside

 

Madsen’s words are cut short once the crowd drowns his voice out with their cheers as “I Got That Fire” by Juvenile and Manny Fresh hits the PA system. A few seconds later, Jaguar steps through the curtain to a deafening crowd pop! The new PWA Champion has his championship belt draped over his left shoulder as he slaps the hands of the fans on his way to the ring. Once inside the squared circle, he grabs a microphone and begins to speak.

 

Jaguar: What up Chi-town?! I’ve got a few things to get off my chest tonight. First of all, it feels good to be the champion of your world once again! (Crowd cheers) It took a lot to overcome S.I.N., but I did it and the proof lies on my shoulder. But I didn’t do it alone. I needed somebody to watch my back out there, and with that said, I wanna give a big shout out to Mike Griffin and Jason Calysto for keeping things in check at Animosity and at Frequency. But that brings me to my main point, Frequency. On Frequency, I was teamed up with the Lost Souls to fight Greg Tantalus, Vulture, and GI Jew, none of which are here tonight. During the match, the Lost Souls showed the colors we all knew they had, and they jumped me. (Crowd boos) Gotta hand it to them; they beat my ass. But that was Tuesday, and tonight is tonight. Now I know Vulture and Greg are not in the building tonight, but the Lost Souls are. I’m gonna cut to the chase and say that I don’t care which one it is, but either Reaper or Speed Demon came to Chicago for an ass whippin’ tonight!

 

The crowd begins to cheer, but the noise halts once “A Violent Reaction” by American Head Charge hits the speakers and the Lost Souls walk to the top of the ramp.

 

Demon: You know something Jaguar, for someone who gets his own ass beat week in and week out, you sure have a lot to say. Was it our fault that you were dumb enough to team with us? No. Yet you come out here huffing and puffing about how you wanna fight one of us tonight. Well to that, I say “no go”. (Crowd boos once again)

 

Jaguar: No go huh? What do you guys have to lose? Oh wait, I know now. You’re thinking if one of you loses tonight, you’ll get Vulture and Greg even more upset than they already were with you. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but I do know that its high time that you two grow a set, take your heads from their asses, and become real men.

 

Reaper: (Snatching the mic) Alright that’s enough! I’ll fight you tonight Jaguar! But you wanna bring up Greg and Vulture, knowing they aren’t here tonight? Let me tell you something chump; you are on borrowed time. That PWA title belongs to S.I.N. How about when I beat you tonight, you defend that belt against a member of S.I.N. that we choose this Tuesday on Frequency?

 

Jaguar: You got it junior. But I hope you realize that you just signed your ass whippin’ boy.

 

“I Got That Fire” replays with the Lost Souls and Jaguar engaged in a tense stare down as the shot cuts backstage.

 

Segment 2 – Backstage

 

A camera is set at a locker room door, which opens a few seconds later to find the “Hardcore Icon” Kerry Cox on his way to the ring as we head to a commercial break.

 

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

 

Segment 3, Match 1 – PWA International Championship – Kerry Cox © vs. Tony Annetta

Referee: Dan Martin

 

“The Mirror” by Dream Theater hits the speakers, sparking a series of boos for Tony Annetta as he makes his way to the ring. The former International Champion has some words with the official, but looks focused on regaining the title. Kiss’ “War Machine” hits and the brand new champion, Kerry Cox, makes his entrance to a huge pop from the crowd. Cox wastes no time in sliding into the ring, but that allows Annetta to stomp on his back as the bell quickly sounds.

 

Madsen: That’s good strategy by Annetta. He’s not even letting Cox get his bearings.

 

Cade: It definitely is; he’s trying to take Cox out of this match as early as possible.

 

Annetta lifts Cox off the mat and whips him to the ropes. Cox bounces off and runs right into a hard back elbow! Annetta makes a quick cover for one…two…and Cox kicks out! Annetta tries to keep his advantage, locking on a rear chinlock. Cox is slowly being worn down, but the crowd noise gets him back into the match! Cox reaches his feet and breaks the hold with an elbow to the gut before hitting the ropes and flooring Annetta with a flying shoulder tackle!

 

Cade: Cox is feeling it right now!

 

Madsen: It’s alright; Annetta has him right where he wants him.

 

Cox lifts Annetta up and holds him for the Coxsucker DDT, but Annetta feels it coming and charges him back into a corner. Annetta keeps him there with another hard hit to the ribs before backing up and charging once more. Annetta gets to Cox, but the champion moves out of the way, sending Annetta crashing into the post! Annetta doubles over in pain, but walks right into Cox, who blasts him with Coxsucker DDT! The champion covers for 1---2---3!

 

Cade: Its over! Cox retains the title!

 

Madsen: There will be another night for Annetta; I guarantee it.

 

Winner via pinfall at 3:20 and still PWA International Champion – Kerry Cox

 

Segment 4 – Backstage

 

We cut backstage, where Tracie Reed is standing by with the members of D-Unit.

 

Reed: D-Unit, there have been rumors that you were issuing a challenge to Paul Dawkins tonight. Is that true?

 

Renegade: Sure is. Paul has been running his mouth a little too long, and I think he’s started to realize that he can’t beat the Destruction Unit all alone. So what we are gonna do is allow Paul to pick a partner of his choice to face Darkstar and Maverick right here in Chicago.

 

Reed: That sounds good, but won’t you just end up interfering like you always do?

 

Renegade: What kind of question is that? Hell no, we won’t be interfering.

 

Voice: That’s exactly right.

 

The camera moves to the left, revealing PWA Owner Bryan Conroy!

 

Conroy: Neither you or Bubbles will interfere in that match, because you are officially barred from ringside.

 

Renegade: Oh, come on Conroy!

 

Conroy: That’s the deal. I’m on my way out of the building to tend to some business, but I will be watching guys.

 

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

 

Segment 5, Match 2 – PWA Women’s Championship – Allison Kelly © vs. Camieko

Referee: Billy Vargas

 

Ring announcer Lee Palmer climbs into the ring, ready to announce the champion and challenger for this match as “She Get It From Her Mama” by Juvenile hits.

 

Palmer: The next contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the PWA Women’s Championship! Introducing the challenger, from Richmond, Virginia, weighing 130 pounds, she is the original Hot Girl, Camieko!

 

A warm reception greets Camieko as she makes her way into the ring.

 

Cade: Camieko was granted this title match by Bryan Conroy as a result of her obviously being screwed out of a win against Dee Licious this past Tuesday on Frequency.

 

Madsen: He did, but is he doing her a favor or not? She’s gotta face Allison Kelly tonight!

 

“White America” by Eminem begins and Palmer begins to speak once again.

 

Palmer: And her opponent, making her way to the ring from Valley Stream, New York, weighing123 pounds, she is the PWA Women’s Champion, Allison Kelly!

 

The champion emerges to a chorus of boos, but looks cocky as ever on her way to the ring. She climbs inside and hands her title to Vargas, who holds it high in the air for the crowd to see. The bell sounds and the action gets underway with a collar-and-elbow tie up. Camieko gets the upper hand and backs Kelly into a corner. Vargas calls for a clean break, and Camieko gives one. The ladies circle the ring, but Kelly shoots in with a single leg takedown, rolling right into a side headlock.

 

Cade: Tremendous wrestling skills from Allison right here.

 

Madsen: Camieko is good too, but Allison isn’t the women’s champion for nothing.

 

Camieko gets to her feet, but Allison keeps the hold tight. Camieko shoves her to the ropes and downs her with a shoulder block. Camieko bounces off the ropes and charges, but Kelly sidesteps her and tosses her over the top rope! Vargas yells at the champion, but she shrugs him off and chases Camieko to the outside. She lifts up the challenger and throws her right into the steel ring steps!

 

Madsen: That had to hurt.

 

Cade: Camieko is definitely in a bad way right now.

 

Kelly grabs Camieko by the hair and rolls her back into the ring, where she makes a cover. Vargas only gets a two count, and the champion gets right in his face! Vargas gets right back in hers and she decides to end things, signaling for the nightmare on Helms Street. She lifts Camieko up, but the challenger surprises her with a small package! Vargas counts one…two…thre- and Kelly barely escapes!

 

Cade: Camieko almost had her right there!

 

Madsen: That count looked fast to me!

 

Camieko looks revitalized, blasting Kelly in the face with three successive right hands. The champion is staggered and Camieko whips her to the ropes. Kelly bounces off, and Camieko is looking for a back body drop. The champion sees it coming and stops short, pounding Camieko in the back and hitting the Nightmare on Helms Street neckbreaker! Kelly covers, 1---2---3!

 

Madsen: see, Allison won again! She can’t be stopped!

 

Cade: She did, but what the hell is she doing now?

 

Kelly is handed her title, but she throws it down and goes right back on the attack of Camieko. The bell rings continuously as Kelly pounds away on her fallen challenger. Allison lifts her for another neckbreaker, but Jenny Ottati barrels down the ramp and into the ring! Kelly lets Camieko fall and she grabs her title, barely escaping Ottati as she retreats back up the ramp. “Just A Girl” by No Doubt hits, and Jenny helps Camieko up to a rousing ovation.

 

Winner via pinfall at 6:11 and still PWA Women’s Champion – Allison Kelly

 

Segment 6 – Backstage

 

We are now inside the dressing room of the Lost Souls, where Speed Demon and Reaper are talking about tonight’s matchup.

 

Reaper: I can’t wait to get out there man. Can you imagine what Greg and vulture will think when I hand-deliver them a world title shot?

 

Demon: You wouldn’t save it for yourself?

 

Reaper: No, that would only make them more upset. I’ll get the benefits of it tenfold, down the line. But tonight is the night that Jaguar gets broken down. I’ve already beaten Calysto, and he’ll just be a bigger notch in my belt.

 

Demon: Damn right.

 

Segment 7 – Backstage

 

We cut to a different area backstage, where Paul Dawkins is sticking his head in a dressing room.

 

Dawkins: Hey man, you ready? Cool. I’ll see you out there.

 

Dawkins allows the door to shut, and he grins a big smile as he walks out of the camera’s view, likely on his way to the ring.

 

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

 

Segment 8 – Ringside

 

Cade: Before we get to our next match, we want to take you to what happened last Tuesday on Frequency. The Machine teamed with Scott Hosemann and Kerry Cox to defeat James Biamonte, D-Gunz and Tony Annetta.

 

Madsen: And with that win, Sonny is now required to face The Machine inside a 15-foot high steel cage on Frequency this Tuesday! I don’t see how he can win.

 

Cade: Well we do have to realize that Sonny does know what he is doing in the ring. He was a former World Champion and Intercontinental Champion in CAW, but by the same token, he is going against The Machine. Earlier today, before the doors of the United Center opened, Sonny was here training with his crew for his upcoming match. Lets roll that footage.

 

Segment 9 – Jumbotron

 

A graphic reading “earlier today” shows at the bottom left of the screen as we see clips of Sonny DiBono running up the steps and through the aisles in the United Center. He wears an extremely sweaty jumpsuit as D-Gunz, James Biamonte, and Tony Annetta look on. Later, he wrestles against his buddies in the ring, taking bumps like the days of old. He hits an impressive spinebuster on Biamonte, but the package comes to a close with all four on the same page, and Sonny feeling confident.

 

Segment 10, Match 3 – Paul Dawkins and A Mystery Partner vs. D-Unit

Referee: Jose Soares

 

“Back Down” by 50 Cent hits the PA system and boos pour in as Palmer begins to speak.

 

Palmer: The next tag team contest is scheduled for one fall. First, on their way to the ring at a total combined weight of 395 pounds, Maverick and Darkstar, D-Unit!

 

The premier tag team of D-Unit looks very confident as they enter the ring and “Move Bitch” by Ludacris, I-20 and Mystikal hits the speakers.

 

Palmer: And their opponents, first, from North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, weighing 245 pounds, Paul Dawkins!

 

Dawkins receives a very favorable reaction as he walks down the ramp and into the ring. D-Unit looks hungry as his music cuts off, and silence falls over the crowd…until “Magic Stick” by Lil’ Kim and 50 Cent hits and three D-Bombs spark from the ceiling and explode on impact with the ramp!

 

Palmer: And his partner, from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing 258 pounds, he is “Da Playboy”; he is Ro-meo!

 

Romeo enters the arena to a huge ovation from the crowd and Dawkins quickly starts things off in the ring, clubbing away on Darkstar. Soares calls for the bell and Dawkins takes the fight right to Darkstar, Irish whipping him to the ropes and hitting a picture-perfect dropkick! Dawkins makes a pin attempt for one…two…and Darkstar kicks out! Dawkins lifts him up by the arm, and points to the corner before tagging in Romeo!

 

Cade: And here comes Romeo!

 

Madsen: It doesn’t look good for D-unit right now.

 

Romeo barrels into the ring and kicks Darkstar right in the ribcage before whipping him to the ropes and downing him with a clothesline! Romeo covers, but only gets a two count. He lifts Darkstar up, but the rookie rakes him in the eyes! Darkstar makes a tag to Maverick, who rushes into the ring only to receive a clothesline from Romeo as well! Romeo picks him up for a reverse Death Valley Driver, but Maverick slips from the DVD and rolls him up for 1---2---and Romeo kicks out! Both men get back up and Maverick charges but Romeo tosses his 185-pound frame in the air and flapjacks him down! Dawkins calls for a tag and Romeo obliges, bringing him back in.

 

Cade: Romeo and Dawkins are dominating right now.

 

Madsen: Sure are. And remember, Renegade and Bubbles cannot interfere.

 

Dawkins continues to go to work on Maverick, but up the ramp, Mike Grieco and Dee Licious appear, taunting Romeo! “Da Playboy” hops off the ring apron and starts up the ramp, causing Soares to lead a charge of referees trying to break up a potential showdown. Dawkins sets Maverick up for the Sweetness in the ring, but Darkstar grabs a chair and smacks him in the back with it! Maverick sets Dawkins up on the mat near the corner before scaling the turnbuckles and nailing the D-Unit Splash! Maverick covers Dawkins, and Soares slides back into the ring to count 1,2,3!

 

Cade: Damn! D-Unit has stolen this match!

 

“Back Down” plays again, and Grieco exits with Dee as Romeo runs back to the ring. Maverick and Darkstar quickly escape as Romeo checks on Dawkins.

 

Winners via pinfall at 5:22 – D-Unit

 

Segment 11- Jumbotron

 

An advertisement is then shown on the Jumbotron for our next pay-per-view spectacular, “PWA Symphony of Destruction,” which will be live on pay-per-view in four weeks, Saturday, June 7, from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.  Featured on the pay-per-view will be the 30-man Symphony of Destruction match, in which two men start the match, scoring elimination by pinfall or submission only, and a new superstar enters every two minutes thereafter.  The man remaining once all thirty have entered will be the number one contender to the PWA World Heavyweight Championship and challenge for the title on Saturday, August 9 at “PWA Everlasting Epic II” at the Superdome in New Orleans.

 

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

 

Segment 12 – Jumbotron

 

We are shown a shot of Jaguar walking through the backstage area, on his way to the ring.

 

Segment 13 – Ringside

 

Cade: Folks, we are just 3 weeks away from what could be the biggest night the PWA has seen. It’s in Atlanta, the capital of the south, and we will be coming to the Georgia Dome for the Symphony of Destruction!

 

Madsen: The winner of that 30-man match will face the PWA Champion at Everlasting Epic II on August 9!

 

Cade: It will be a huge event, and tickets will go on sale this Tuesday morning at 11AM. And guess who will be at the box office Rick?

 

Madsen: I don’t know. You have the damn card.

 

Cade: It will be none other than Atlanta’s own, Romeo! We just saw him in the ring and I know he’s excited about the event coming to his hometown, but now let’s get to the ring for our main event!

 

Segment 14 – Main Event – Reaper vs. Jaguar

Referee: Matt Hansen

 

The arena goes pitch black as “A Violent Reaction” by American Head Charge begins and Lee Palmer begins to speak.

 

Palmer: This main event match is scheduled for one fall. First, on his way to the ring, representing S.I.N. and weighing 245 pounds, Reaper!

 

A spotlight shines atop the ramp, where the Lost Souls emerge to another reaction full of boos. They approach the ring apron, where Matt Hansen climbs out and tells Demon to go to the back! The crowd cheers as Speed Demon objects to his ejection, but he looks confident in Reaper and slowly walks backstage. Reaper bounces off the ropes as the house lights go down again. “I Got That Fire” replays, and Jaguar walks out to a huge pop from the crowd!

 

Palmer: And his opponent, making his way to the ring from Jacksonville, Florida, weighing 242 pounds, he is the PWA Heavyweight Champion of the World, this is Jaguar!

 

Wearing the PWA Championship around his waist, Jaguar poses in front of his flaming fireworks and makes his way to the ring. He takes the belt off and tosses it to Hansen before coming to blows with Reaper! Reaper and Jaguar waste no time in partaking in the fisticuffs and Reaper wins the battle with a knee to the gut. Hansen finally gets the bell rung, and Reaper goes right to work on the injured back of the champion.

 

Cade: Reaper is targeting that injured lower back of Jaguar.

 

Madsen: I talked to Jaguar earlier, and he said his back is feeling a little better, but Reaper is still doing the smart thing by targeting it.

 

Reaper clubs Jaguar in the back and the Hot Boy seeks refuge in a corner. With his back against the turnbuckles, Reaper lights up the chest of Jaguar with a hard knife-edge chop! Reaper connects with another, but this only serves to wake Jaguar up, as he switches their positions and reddens Reaper’s chest with hard, open-hand chops! Jaguar Irish whips Reaper across the ring to the opposite corner and charges him, but Reaper gets a boot in his face! Jaguar is staggered by the impact, and Reaper scores with a bulldog headlock! Reaper covers for 1---2---and Jaguar makes a kick out!

 

Madsen: Reaper looks pretty good in there.

 

Cade: He does, and remember that if Reaper wins this match, a member of S.I.N. will get a world title shot this Tuesday on Frequency.

 

Reaper pulls Jaguar up by his shirt and tosses him into a corner. He hits him with a few shots to the ribs before picking him up and hitting a backbreaker! Reaper covers again for one…two…and another kickout! Reaper begins to show signs of frustration, and as he lifts Jaguar up, the champion surprises him with a taped right to the face! Jaguar follows with another and hits the ropes, but he runs back to find a hard powerslam from Reaper! The Lost Soul covers again, but Jaguar still kicks out at two. A solid “Jaguar” chant begins as Reaper clamps on a sleeper.

 

Cade: Reaper is trying to wear Jaguar down here.

 

Madsen: Not a bad move when you’re trying to beat the World champ.

 

Jaguar begins to pump his arms, and he uses the ropes to get to his feet. He elbows Reaper twice to break the hold and he scores with a jumping side kick that floors the former tag team champion! Jaguar and Reaper get up and the champion whips him towards the ropes, but Reaper reverses and shoots Jaguar in. Reaper attempts a leapfrog, but Jaguar stops short, kicks him in the gut and nails Version 1.0! He covers, one…two…and Reaper kicks out! Jaguar gets to his feet, then heads to the outside, climbing to the top rope!

 

Cade: Jaguar is looking for the Suga Splash right here! If he hits it, this one has to be over!

 

Madsen: But look up the ramp, Speed Demon is back!

 

Demon rushes down the ramp as Jaguar climbs down from his perch. Demon climbs onto the ring apron, but Hansen gets right back in his face! Jaguar’s attention is diverted, allowing Reaper enough time to get to his feet. Reaper charges towards Jaguar, but he moves, causing Reaper to barrel into his partner! Demon is knocked from the ring apron, and Reaper backs right into Jaguar, who folds him up with the Carrjack! Jaguar covers, and hooks the leg for one…two…three!

 

Cade: That’s it! Jaguar wins it!

 

Madsen: Oh man, S.I.N. will not be happy over this!

 

Hansen gives the title belt back to Jaguar, who holds it high into the air and exits up the ramp as “I Got That fire” plays again. Speed Demon climbs into the ring to check on Reaper as Overdrive comes to a close.

 

Winner via pinfall at 8:00 – Jaguar

 

Dark Matches

 

  1. Kayne def. Liz Rush via pinfall at 4:15 after The Overdrive. (Referee: Jose Soares)
  2. Renegade def. Roland Holcomb via pinfall at 5:13 after the Kick of Death. (Referee: Billy Vargas)
  3. Mike Grieco w/Dee Licious def. Martin Blackburn at 4:30 via pinfall after a Double Powerbomb. (Referee: Matt Hansen)