AICW Monday Night War - April 13th, 1998
Delta Center; Salt Lake City, UT

<The Monday Night War theme music begins as the show opens up to the sold-out 
Delta Civic Center.  The fans cheer and wave their signs as the camera pans the 
crowd.  We hear the familiar voice of Dan Chan.>

Dan: Welcome everyone, to MONDAY NIGHT WAAAAR!!! This is Dan "The Man"
Chan and with me tonight is my colleague, "The Russian Powerhouse" Dima 
Lerminskiy!

Dima: That is right, Daniel! The Russian Powerhouse, and the man who gets the 
ratings! I am the true star of this show!

Dan: Fans, we have another great show lined up for you tonight! Oswald Bates 
makes his first appearance since winning the TV Title as he defends against 
Damion Sikes! The former champ, "Pretty Boy" Troy Walcott, will take on the hit 
man of The Firm, Alex Raptor! And in our main event, new World Heavyweight 
Champion The Saint will defend his newly acquired belt against Kyle Bane's 
disciple, Legion!

Dima: But most importantly, all throughout the show you will be able to hear 
words of wisdom from DIMA, The Russian Powerhouse! 

Dan: It's going to be a great show, folks! Don't touch that dial, don't even 
blink,  because you're not gonna wanna miss a moment of all the action! Right 
now, let's take you down to ringside where Reba Kola is standing by with NEW 
International Champ, "The Ultimate Male" Chris del Rio!

(In the ring stands Reba Kola who is about to conduct an interview with the new 
International Champion of the AICW, Chris Del Rio.) 

 Kola: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH...WELCOME TO MONDAY NIGHT WAR!!!

(The camera then pans the sold out Delta Center, focusing on many signs 
supporting different AICW wrestlers. After the crowd quiets down a bit, Kola 
continues...)

Kola: At this time I would like...

(Reba Kola is then interrupted by "I Want Your Sex" by George Michael as the 
lights go out, and the spotlight shines on the new, AICW International 
Champion..."The Ultimate Male" Chris Del Rio. Del Rio is wearing a closed blue 
robe that reads "Ladies Love Cool C" on the back.  He has a mic in hand and 
begins to speak.)

Del Rio: Zip it Missy...I'm the only one in this godforsaken place, that can 
give myself a proper introduction!

(Crowd boos)

Del Rio: Ladies and gentlemen...what you are looking at is a born champion! And 
just like Kentucky...I am YOUR CHAMPION!

(Crowd erupts into boos, over the Kentucky thing.  Del Rio tries to say 
something else, but you can't hear it over the boos. Finally he walks into the 
ring, unties his robe...and reveals to the world, the AICW International Title!)

Kola: First of all...congratulations on your victory Saturday night against 
Mista Smith!

Del Rio: I told Smith, and that walking corpse Eddie Turner, exactly what I was 
gonna do...and that is beat him, and become the NEW...International Champion! 
They like a lot of other people in the AICW, underestimated me. Well the fact is 
that I am the best damn wrestler in this federation...and now (pointing at the 
belt) I have proof!

Kola: As I'm sure you know...this makes you a marked man. You're gonna have to 
defend this title against the very best in the AICW...people like Gino 
Valentini, the former International champion Mista Smith, "Big D" Devon Burke, 
The Kn...

Del Rio: Hold it there toots...did you say something about my "BIG D!"  
Honey...I only let the finest quality women get a sample of the real "Big 
D"...and Reba...you just don't fit that bill!

(The crowd begins to chant "Big D", as Reba Kola gives Del Rio a nasty 
look...but continues with the interview.)

Kola: I was talking about the Inoki Cup winner..."Big D" Devon Burke!

(The crowd then bursts into cheers, and Del Rio looks around in disgust.)

Del Rio: "Big D"..."Big f%$k!n' whoop!" Burke, if you want a piece of "The 
Ultimate Male", I'm not hard to find...I'm the 6'3", hardbody wearing the 
International title...who just so happens to be with your girlfriend! I just 
took care of one undefeated AICW wrestler, and it would be a pleasure to end 
your undefeated streak too! I heard all the  sh!t you were talkin' about C-
Lish...and your right I do have a big ego...but look at me, I'm simply the best 
damn thing on the planet! And the only sweet sound you'll be hearing, is when I 
call you later tonight, and let you listen in on me and your women...makin' the 
sweet sounds of love! Ha Ha Ha! The pleasure Reba...was truly yours!

<All of a sudden, "Victory" by Puff Daddy begins to play, as the camera shifts 
to the entrance ramp. Cynthia Garibaldi walks out in a tight red mini-skirt. Her 
hair is up in a french twist, and her skirt is about an inch from her knee. She 
walks out holding her arm up in the arm, and wagging her butt. Then, she takes a 
left, and grabs a mic from the floor.  The music fades as she begins to speak>

Cyn Garibaldi: Shut up Del Rio...you ain't [beep]! Ladies and gentleman...please 
welcome, my man! The current AICW Television champion, "The Champ" Oswald Bates!

<"Macabre Tavern" by the Church picks up, as James "The Don" Garibaldi walks out 
and stands at the right. Then, two spotlights from opposite corners of the 
arena, come down on the enterance ramp, only to reveal "The Convict" Oswald 
Bates. The crowd is full of mixed cheers and boos.  White fireworks begin to 
shoot off, in front of him, and to the sides next to James and Cyn. He walks 
through the front ones. Ozzy is wearing a
white Armani, with a backwards White Sox Hat. His TV title is draped over his 
shoulder. He stops and looks at the crowd for a while. He points at his TV 
title, as the crowd boos louder. He then makes his way to the ring, with Cyn and 
James following. He looks into the ring, halfway down the entrance ramp, and 
notices that Del Rio is still there. He asks for the mic from Cyn>

Oswald Bates: Mister International Champ, Chris Del Rio...now, you've had your 
time. Get your [beep] outta the ring, before the entire FIRM makes you!

<Chris Del Rio gives Ozzy the double good luck sign>

Oswald Bates: That's fine...I can take care of business out here! First off, I 
want to thank all my great fans out there! This TV title is yours.  I won this 
belt for you!<Crowd boos>

Oswald Bates: Thank you so much for all your loving support. I am the real 
people's champion. I am the AICW World's Television champion, otherwise known as 
the AICW Pimp! So know that we've gotten that outta the way, I'd like to address 
a few things. Damion Sikes? Weren't you in that Disney movie with all the cats 
and dogs? What was it called again Cyn? 

Cyn Garibaldi: Oliver & Company, I believe!

Oswald Bates: YES YES YES! That's it. Oliver & Company. I loved that show. 
Thanks babe. Anyways, weren't you in that show? I am almost sure of it. You were 
a good actor, although you got your [beep] kicked!

Cyn Garibaldi: You can't say that on TV hun!

Oswald Bates: I'm the champ. I can do whatever the [beep] I want too!

<Cyn and Ozzy laugh, as 'The Don' shakes his head. As he is speaking, the FIRM 
begin to walk toward the ring very slowly>

Oswald Bates: What's your problem James? Huh? Mad 'cause Vicky lost his title?

James Garibaldi: You know--

Oswald Bates: <taking the mic away from his face> Or is it Slim's Chance?

James Garibaldi: Listen Oz--

Oswald Bates: <again taking the mic away> Anyways, back to stuff that matters--

<Now at the base of the ring, James Garibaldi grabs the mic from Ozzy>

James Garibaldi: Ozzy...get your [beep] together bambino! You're not acting like 
FIRM! You're not--

<Ozzy interrupts James Garibaldi by slapping him to the ground. Ozzy grabs the 
mic and speaks again>

Oswald Bates: Hey Jimbo...know your role baby! And your role near this ring! Get 
the [beep] out!

<Then, "Macabre Tavern" picks up again, as out from the curtains walks "8-Ball" 
Vic Garibaldi. He slowly makes his way to the ring. When he does, he helps James 
up to his feet, and asks for the mic. Ozzy gladly gives it to him, like he is 
expecting Vic to help him. Ozzy is giggling,  and Cyn looks a bit disturbed. 
Then, Vic begins to speak>

Vic Garibaldi:  First things (beep)ing last.  Del Rio, stand back, 'cause this 
is going to get ugly.

<Del Rio laughs and perches himself on the top turnbuckle as Vic slides into the 
ring, he is trying to contain his laughter.>

Vic Garibaldi:  Bates.  Get in here, we're going to do this like men.

<Ozzy's grin turns to a cold stare, as he gets serious at Vic's comments>

Vic Garibaldi:  I'm going to ask my family a favor.  Jimmy, Cyn, you better 
split.  I'm gonna do this the only way I know how.

<As they leave to a mixed crowd reaction, Vic removes his jacket and rolls up 
his sleeves.  He throws his hat into the crowd.  He shakes his head around, 
loosening up.>

Vic Garibaldi:  Oz, come here, I want to say this to your face.

<Oswald struts to a level where he is staring down at Vic, who looks up, not 
taking his eyes off him.>

Vic Garibaldi:  This ain't how The Firm does things, Ozzy.

Oswald Bates:  Is that right?  I seen you strutting around like you own this 
place when you had your belt.

Vic Garibaldi:  That's different, friend, you know it.  Who got you into this 
sport?  Who brought you here?  Bates, you and I both know that if it wasn't for 
me, and especially Jimmy, you'd be in Sing Sing, being extra careful in the 
shower.

<The crowd pops.>

Vic Garibaldi:  The Firm is a family, and Jimmy runs this family.  And it's me 
and you and Cyn and the King.

Dan Chan:  Who?

Vic Garibaldi:  And we win together and we lose together because we are 
together.  I'm your best friend and you're mine, Oz.  And I don't need you 
getting out of line, getting too big just because you have a belt this week and 
I don't.  This (beep) stops here and stops now.  You're with me, or you ain't.

<They stare at each other.  Hard.>

Oswald Bates:  Vic, this is my time.  I'm the TV champion, and you're a second 
rate talent who almost took a dive to the black Hulk Hogan last week. I don't 
need this from you, pal.

Vic Garibaldi:  Who do you think you are?  Don't you know what happens when I 
get crossed?  You saw what we did to Gino.

Oswald Bates:  Yeah....

<Vic turns away to see Del Rio laughing.>

Dan Chan:  And Garibaldi, watching The Firm fall apart around him. This can't be 
easy for him.

<Del Rio jumps down, mic in hand.>

Del Rio:  If I could just butt in here a minute...

<Vic punches him in the jaw, dropping him to the mat.  Vic and Ozzy begin 
stomping on him for a short time.>

Dan Chan:  Well, they're working together for now!

<Vic picks up Del Rio and holds him for Ozzy to smack with the belt. Del Rio 
goes down like a ton of bricks.  The crowd pops.>

Dan Chan:  Here comes The Enterprise!!  Del Rio's out, but it's 3 on 2!!! No 
love lost with these men in here, especially between Walcott and Bates! Here 
comes Alex Raptor!!  It's a real slobberknocker folks!!  Stay with us, we'll be 
back...

<Fade to a commercial as the six men brawl.>