PWA
OVERDRIVE

July 5, 2003

First Union Center

Philadelphia, PA

 

 

The broadcast opens with an outdoor shot of the First Union Center, where fans are filing into the home of the Flyers and Sixers. The opening montage for Overdrive begins next, and “All My Life” by the Foo Fighters accompanies it. At its close, we are taken inside the First Union Center, where an incredible pyrotechnics display ensues before the camera closes in on our commentators, Nick Cade and Rick Madsen.

 

Cade: Hello folks and welcome to PWA Overdrive! Man, does it feel great to be back here in Philly Rick!

 

Madsen: The First Union Center is rockin’ tonight Nick! We are an hour away from Meltdown, and this building just might Melt Down itself!

 

Cade: Its 97 degrees outside here in Philadelphia, but it’s a lot hotter inside the building! Tonight, you will see Jaguar, GI Jew and Jason Calysto all compete for the PWA Championship! You will also see The Machine and Mike Tortorici inside Hell-In-A Cell, Greg Tantalus against Scythe, S.I.N. vs. Loki, Mike Griffin and a mystery partner, am I going on a tangent Rick?

 

Madsen: Sure are. But let me tell you about a match I’m looking forward to, and that is a no holds barred street fight between Romeo and Mike Grieco. The tension has been building between these two guys ever since Animosity 2002 right here in this building, and its only gotten worse. Lets roll that footage guys.

 

Segment 1 – Jumbotron

 

A video package airs on the Jumbotron highlighting the heated feud between Romeo and Mike Grieco. It covers Grieco’s win at Animosity, only to be followed by his embarrassment in a “pimp-off” against Romeo on Frequency, and his elimination at the Symphony of Destruction, courtesy of “Da Playboy”. The package closes with Grieco’s recent powerbomb attack on Camieko, and Romeo issuing the challenge before rescuing Kayne from a similar attack last Tuesday.

 

Segment 2 – Backstage

 

A camera is now inside the employee parking lot, just underneath the First Union Center. A sparkling navy blue Toyota pulls to a halt, and seconds later, Dee Licious exits to stretch her arms. Mike Grieco steps out too and grabs a bag, but they can hear loud music coming their way. Seconds later, a metallic blue Cadillac Escalade whips in with the music blasting, and Dee and Grieco quickly climb back in their tinted-windowed vehicle. After the truck comes to a stop, the half-full indoor crowd cheers at the sight of Romeo as he grabs his bags and storms into the arena. Once the coast is clear, Grieco and Dee follow suit.

 

Segment 3 – Ringside

 

Cade: Whoa, did you see that Rick?

 

Madsen: Sure did, and I cannot blame Mike Grieco. Romeo is here to take him apart for what he did to Camieko, and Grieco needs to be wary back there. This fight could start sooner than we expected.

 

Cade: We promise that Tracie Reed will have a word with Romeo later in the night, but right now, she is standing by with Kerry Cox and Superstar Scott Hosemann. Take it away Tracie.

 

Segment 4 – Backstage

 

Reed: Thanks guys. Kerry, Scott, both of you have big matches ahead of you tonight. I’m gonna start with you Scott. Tonight, you have an opportunity to win the PWA International Championship over Steve Beovich. What are your thoughts?

 

Hosemann: First and foremost, I’m happy to have the title shot tonight. I’m not worried about taking out Beovich tonight. I don’t sweat him at all. But someone I am worried about is you, Kerry.

 

Reed: Likely in regards to your matchup against the undefeated Solomon tonight, Kerry.

 

Cox: Listen Tracie, and you listen too Scott. I understand everyone’s concern. Solomon is a monster in that ring, but will somebody give me some credit too?! I know I took a beating last month at Symphony of Destruction, and I have to make up for that. What better way to make up for it than bring down the monster known as Solomon? I know I can do this, and I’ll prove it to you, you Scott, and all the people watching right there in the center of the ring.

 

Segment 5 – Backstage

 

We cut back to the parking lot, where Walter Gindin, Justice and GI Jew are heading into the building. The PWA World Heavyweight Champion looks extremely intense in his white and blue Ron Dayne New York Giants jersey, which only serve to infuriate the Eagle loving crowd inside the arena as we head to commercial.

 

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

 

Segment 6- Backstage

 

We come back from the break to find Tracie Reed standing by with Romeo as promised.

 

Reed: Romeo, we just saw an incredible video package earlier that showed the history between yourself and Mike Grieco. With all that tension coming to a head tonight, what is on your mind?

 

Romeo: I’ve got only two things on my mind tonight Tracie. Number one is remembering what Grieco did to Camieko and what he tried to do to Kayne. Number two is making him pay for it. I’ve already beaten Grieco on pay-per-view inside this building last year, but this time, I’m gonna take him all over this place. I’ll beat his ass everywhere it takes for me to win out there, but the result will be the same: I will NOT lose this fight to him. No way, no how.

 

Segment 7 – Backstage

 

We are then taken to the dressing room of Mike Grieco and Dee, who are both watching what Romeo has said.

 

Dee: Can you believe this guy? He’s talking tough like he can beat you! (Laughs)

 

Grieco: Dee, don’t laugh about that. This will not be a laughing matter tonight. Its gonna be a fight. I don’t want you out there tonight.

 

Dee: Oh come on Mike! This one is in the bag!

 

Grieco: I know, but its still dangerous. You can stay here for now, but I want you out of this building for that match. Maybe you should stay in the car or something (winks).

 

Dee: (Grinning) Alright Mike, whatever you say. You just be careful out there.

 

Segment 8 – Ringside

 

Cade: What incredibly strong words by Romeo right there. I can’t remember the last time I have seen him that intense!

 

Madsen: Me either, but I think Grieco is doing the right thing by keeping Dee out of the building. It will be a very dangerous situation for her if she remained here.

 

Cade: Well let me ask you this: how can you possibly go more dangerous than Hell-In-A Cell?

 

Madsen: Good question. I was at an Independence Day celebration with The Machine yesterday, and he was actually pretty calm when we talked about this match. I don’t think that bodes well for Mike Tortorici, because it seemed like a serene calm before what could be a violent storm tonight.

 

Cade: That’s interesting, because Tortorici was described to be the same way at an autograph session here at St. Joseph’s University here in Philadelphia yesterday as well. Both of these men are very confident in their abilities, and that will be perhaps the best match these two will ever have.

 

Segment 9 – Backstage

 

We are now back in the parking lot, where The Machine has just arrived. He climbs out of his Jeep and grabs his bags, looking focused as he silently walks into the arena.

 

Segment 10 – Backstage

 

We are now taken backstage, where Michelle is getting ready for her crack at the Women’s Championship. She pulls up her right elbow pad when Greg Tantalus arrives in the room.

 

Tantalus: Are you ready?

 

Michelle: I think so. This is my first title shot Greg.

 

Tantalus: I know, but don’t sweat it. I’ve been in plenty of title matches, and I know how to win them. Hell, I’m a tag champ right now! Anyway, go on out there and bring that belt back where it belongs, right here in S.I.N.

 

Michelle: Will do. How are you feeling? You got a big match with Scythe too.

 

Tantalus: Big? You must mean because I’m in it. There is nothing big about Scythe. He’s a pushover. You just go on out and handle your business first. I’ll meet you back here.

 

Michelle: Alright.

 

-COMMERCIAL BREAK-

 

Segment 11, Match 1 – PWA Women’s Championship – Allison Kelly © vs. Michelle

Referee: Jason Church

 

Ring announcer Lee Palmer climbs into the ring, ready to announce the participants for this championship matchup as “Going Under” by Evanescence begins.

 

Palmer: The next contest is scheduled for one fall and it is for the PWA Women’s Championship! Introducing the challenger, representing S.I.N. from Denver, Colorado, weighing 110 pounds, Michelle!

 

Michelle arrives to a series of boos from the crowd, and looks a little bit nervous on her way to the ring, but clearly gains her confidence once she steps inside. “White America” by Eminem takes over, getting a more positive reaction from the crowd.

 

Palmer: And her opponent, being accompanied by Megan Lovato, from Valley Stream, New York, weighing 125 pounds, she is the PWA Women’s Champion, Allisonnnn Kelly!

 

Kelly and Lovato enter to a mixed, if not favorable, pop from the crowd. The champion takes her title from her waist and climbs into the ring as the bell sounds.

 

The ladies lock up, and Allison grabs Michelle in a side headlock. Michelle backs to the ropes and shoves Kelly off, but the champion knocks her down with a tackle. Michelle gets back up and walks right into a scoop slam from Kelly. Allison hits the ropes and comes off to nail a big elbow drop to the chest! Kelly covers for one…two…and Michelle kicks out!

 

Cade: Allison has established control early in this one.

 

Madsen: Michelle needs to regroup quickly to have a chance here.

 

Kelly lifts Michelle up and tosses her into a corner. The champion charges her, but Michelle greets her with a foot to the face and a bulldog headlock! Michelle covers for one…two…and Kelly kicks out with authority. Michelle lifts Kelly up and then sends her down with a suplex. The challenger then runs to the ropes, but Lovato grabs her foot to trip her! Half the crowd cheers while the other boos, but with the action in clear view of Church, the official demands Lovato head to the back!

 

Cade: Jason Church is kicking Michelle out of here!

 

Madsen: This isn’t good for the champion.

 

Lovato throws a huge fit, causing Church to exit the ring to get her away. As Lovato yells at the top of her lungs, the crowd murmurs as Jenny Ottati rushes through it! She hurdles the barricade and grabs the title belt, which Lovato left on the apron. Both the champion and challenger get to their feet in the ring, and Ottati slides in with the belt. She swings the title at Kelly, who ducks, causing her to blast Michelle with the 13 pounds of gold!

 

Madsen: Jenny Ottati just nailed Michelle!

 

Cade: What is she even doing out here?

 

As Michelle crashes to the mat, Kelly kicks Ottati in the stomach and tosses her over the top rope! Church finally returns to the ring, where Kelly lifts Michelle up and floors her with the Nightmare on Helms Street neckbreaker! Kelly covers and the crowd counts along for the 1,2,3!

 

Cade: This one is over, but what is Jenny Ottati’s deal?

 

Madsen: Who knows? All that matters is that Allison is still the champ!

 

“White America” replays, and Kelly is handed her title as the fans give her even more cheers for yet another great performance.

 

Winner via pinfall at 5:40 and still PWA Women’s Champion – Allison Kelly

 

Segment 12 – Jumbotron

 

VAST’s “Thrown Away” hits the speakers and we see a graphic appear on the screen that reads “PWA Meltdown Report.”  From there, the shot takes us to a backstage set and PWA reporter Ron O’Brien, who is standing in front of a backdrop featuring the Meltdown logo.

O’Brien:  Hello ladies and gentlemen, my name is Ron O’Brien and this is the Meltdown report.  Folks, we’re just minutes away from PWA Meltdown, live from the First Union Center in Philadelphia, exclusively on pay-per-view!  There are many interesting matches set to take place at this spectacular event, but none with the magnitude of our main event, a triple threat match pitting PWA Champion GI Jew against both Jaguar and The Iceman Jason Calysto for the PWA World Heavyweight Championship.  One fall will decide the finish in this one, so expect a lot of action and drama as GI Jew can lose the championship without even being involved in the decision!

 Also in store for this spectacular pay-per-view will be another round of the most brutal match in the history of wrestling, and the second time it has happened in the PWA, it will be Hell in a Cell as The Machine squares off against arch-rival Mike Tortorici in the war to finally settle the score!

 

In a tremendous six-man tag team encounter, SIN members Vulture and the Lost Souls team to meet the combination of “The Impulse” Mike Griffin, Loki, and a mystery partner.  Rumors have been running rampant as to just whom their partner will be, but the only way to find out for sure is to tune in to Meltdown!

 

In a match signed last week on Overdrive, “Smooth” Greg Tantalus will be tested by the Modern-Day Samurai, Scythe.

 

Also signed is a Falls Count Anywhere match between Mike Grieco, accompanied by Dee Licious, and his rival Romeo in what is sure to be a bloodbath.

The International Championship will be on the line, as “The Omega” Steve Beovich defends against “Superstar” Scott Hosemann.

”The Miracle” Mike Troha and Brokensoul Jon Brett will look to settle their issues as they meet head to head at Meltdown.

 

In a two-out-of-three-falls match, Infernus puts the Progressive Championship on the line against former champ Tim Dand.


And, of course, the monster from Barrow, Alaska, the uncanny Solomon, will wrestle his first pay-per-view one-on-one match, meeting the challenge of the legendary Hardcore Icon Kerry Cox in a match that many say Cox simply cannot win.


That’s all for this week, folks.  For the Meltdown report, I’m Ron O’Brien, saying see you Saturday night in Philadelphia!

 

Segment 13 – Backstage

 

A camera is now inside the parking lot, where Jaguar has just arrived. In the company of his friend and native Philadelphian, Kayne, the former PWA Champion brushes off his Temple Owls t-shirt before waving to some fans and entering the building.

 

Segment 14 – Ringside

 

Cade: And Jaguar has just arrived to the building!

 

Madsen: Finally. Now all three of the PWA title match participants are here. That’s gonna be a crazy match Nick.

 

Cade: It certainly will, but the time for talking it over. For Rick Madsen, I’m Nick Cade saying try to stay cool, because it’s time for Meltdown!