Dan: Thank you Brandon! Next up is the highly anticipated matchup featuring Gino Valentini taking on the "hitman" of The Firm, Alex Raptor! These two superstars have quite a history between one another! Let's go back to when this fued first heated up, right after Gino Valentini's big win over "The Convict" Oswald Bates! ----------------------- [tape begins to play] Andy: The winner of this contest, at a time of 13 minutes and 46 seconds, GINO "KNUCKLES" VALENTINI!!! Dan: What a win by Gino! What a night we've had period! Dima: From the looks of things, the night is not over! Dan: OH NO! Valentini is taking that thin mat off the concrete!!! He's setting up Bates over it!! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER on the concrete!! This is terrible!! Ozzy looks seriously hurt!! He's not moving! Wait a minute! Cyn has jumped on Gino's back! She's pulling at his hair!! OH NO! He just snap-mared her over his head!! He's setting her up! OH GOD NO! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER ON CYN!! Right next to Bates! They're both unconsious on the concrete! Valentini is insane!! Look at the look in that man's eyes! He's aiming for one man, "8 Ball" Vic Garibaldi! Gino on his way out of the Astrodome! This is a terrible way for this night to end! Dima: Because Russian Roulette did not destroy this "Ozzy!" Dan: Here comes a pair of stretchers! The paramedics helping out Bates and Cyn! Both are still out cold! They must've hit the concrete floor pretty hard! Let's take another look at this instant replay! There you see Valentini nailing Ozzy with the Death Valley Driver! OUCH! Cut that disgusting footage off!! We don't need to see what happened again! You have to bet that Vic and the rest of The Firm will not stand for Gino's actions! They will be out for blood! Dima: They are vampires?! Dan: NO! Well we're just about out of time! You know we hate to leave you like this, but.. What?! Valentini is leaving the building? Dan: What is that?!! OH NO! That's Alex Raptor in his jeep! Get out of the way! Gino turns around, GOD NO!!! Alex Raptor just hit Valentini with his jeep, full speed ahead!! Alex Raptor pulling away, he's fleeing the Astrodome!! Gino flew back about 30 feet and flew up against a dumpster!! Look at the dent he made!! Imagine the force of that blow! We're out of time, and Valentini is not moving!! Let's get some medical assistance out there! Good night ladies and gentlemen, we apologize for ending like this!! We'll see you on tour! [tape ends] ----------------------- James: Son (takes a sip from his 40), that was dope when Raptor ran him over with a jeep! Dima: I don't have this "dope" It is ILLEGAL! Dan: That injury played a key roll in Gino's loss to Vic Garibaldi at the AICW's Tokyo Thunder Festival. Gino would then "retire" from the AICW. Unfortunately for Alex Raptor, Gino wouldn't stay retired. He would later get his revenge at the AICW's Survival of The Fittest! Let's check it out! ----------------------- [tape begins] The Mack: Check it out...Knuckles has a chair and TADDOW!!! He just layed out "The Don" James Garibaldi now, he jumps in the ring and hits Alex Raptor right in the back!!! Dan: Now...repeated strikes to the leg and he puts Raptor's ankle between the chair...now NO!!! NO!!! Off the tope rope and WHAM!!! I HEARD SOMETHING SNAP!!! AND ALEX RAPTOR IS IN A TREMEMNDOUS AMOUNT OF PAIN...GINO, tosses the chair to the outside. And HE PUTS VIC'S SHAKEDOWN ON RAPTOR...RAPTOR IS TAPPING OUT PUT THERE'S NO REF!!!! The Mack: Look at Vic Garibaldi take it to the Pretty Boy! He just decked him with a big right hand and Walcott covering his face and he and CEO and Johnny Edwards run to the back like straight up suckaz! Dan: Referee De La Cerveza turns around and he calls for the bell!!! But Valentini won't break the hold!!! He's gotta stop it, He could really injure Alex Raptor! He could end his career!! Finally Vic comes in and UH OH!!!! THEY'RE STARING EACH OTHER DOWN!!! Andy: Alex Raptor has been eliminated!! [tape ends] ----------------------- Dan: There's a lot of hatred between these two individuals. And most importantly, the winner of this contest will receive an International Title shot at "The Ultimate Male" Chris Del Rio! Dima: This "Del Rio" is not "ultimate male" That title belongs only to a RUSSIAN! James: Naw baby! You don't gotz the skills that pay bills like ol James Mack! Dan: Let's go to the tale of the tape! (Camera shows the image of Gino Valentini on the left side and Alex Raptor on the right side. Statistics are also shown.) Dan: As you can see Gino Valentini has the major height and weight advantage! Gino, a big man at 6'6'' and 270 pounds while Raptor is only 6'1'' and 225 pounds. Alex Raptor is going to have to use his speed and his high flying techniques, because if he tries to match Gino power for power, Gino Valentini is going to destroy him. Also, Alex Raptor is NOT 100%, as Gino crippled Raptor at Survival of The Fittest, taking out his knee! Gino and Del Rio also reaggrivated that injury on War when they visciously attacked Raptor. Both of these men are very talented superstars, but Raptor does have one advantage, and that is he always can call on The Firm if necessary! Gino however does have that big man John Fucsko with him if things should get out of hand. James: Yo man, kill dat noise! LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE BABY!!!! (takes a sip from his 40) Dima: DIMA WILL WIN! (drinks his vodka) Dan: We're about ready! So let's get started! (DING DING DING) Andy Burton: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and the winner of this matchup will receive a shot at the AICW INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! (cheers for the crowd) Now, introducing our special guest referee for this contest, here is "The Convict" OSWALD BATES!!!! ("Macabre's Tavern" by The Church plays throughout the arena) Dan: WHAT!!!!! Oswald Bates is the referee of this match????? The Firm strikes again, and that doesn't look good for Gino! Here comes Ozzy Bates to the ring dressed in a sharp striped referee's outfit. On the right hand side is the word "Firm" showing everyone where his allegiance is going to be at tonight! James: Yo man, Vic and DA Firm is madd smart yo! Dima: They are not smart! Only RUSSIANS are smart! Dan: Ozzy stepping into the ring, and this should be quite interesting! (The ethereal intro to "Warped" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers fades into the foreground as a pre-match video montage begins. There are clips of Alex Raptor Prehistoric Plexing Troy Walcott; a shot of him small-packaging Chris Del Rio for the three count. Then there is footage of Raptor running down Gino Valentini with his infamous Jeep Cherokee; a sequence shows Knuckles and Alex trading blows at the 'Survival of the Fittest' PPV; Then a clip of Gino Valentini slapping the Shakedown on a wincing Alex Raptor. A final sequence shows recent clips of Valentini and Del Rio on a collaborative beat-down of a disadvantaged and crutch-weilding Alex Raptor. The voice-over is corny and dramatic:) V/O: "... An evil trinity of greed, corruption, and broken promises... Three men, one belt... All roads leading to Pittsburgh are paved with Championship Gold!!" (The decibels build up to a thundering flourish) "WARPED!!" (heavy guitar riffing) Andy: Introducing first....... ["....I, I, I, I, I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone....." blares loudly throughout the arena. Raptor, without peer and still inhibited by the knee brace and crutches, questionably makes his way toward the squared circle to a mixed chorus of cheers and jeers] Andy: He is accompanied to the ring by Heihachi Mishima, he hails from the Isla Nublar, South Pacific, weighing in at 225 pounds, here is ALEX RAPTOR!!! Dan: Here comes Alex! Raptor is wearing his normal in-ring attire of Everlast Boxing Trunks, taped fists, and bare feet as he makes his way down to the ring. James: Son! He look like Mike Tyson yo! Dima: I wonder if this "Raptor" will bite Gino's ear off? Dan: Alex Raptor stepping into the ring. As you can see, he's still favoring that knee as he still has those crutches with him! Dima: He is weak like injured dog! He will LOSE! (drinks vodka) James: Naw kid! Alex Raptor is DA MAN BABY! He gonna wreck Gino REAL PROPER LOT!!! Dan: He's whispering something in Andy Burton's ear! Andy Burton: I'm sorry....Residing at his summer residence in Palo Alto, California...., the Blue Chip, Alex Raptor!!..." Dan: Oh give me a break! James: I told you he da bomb diggidy! Andy: And his opponent...... (""Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2 plays in the background) Andy: ..... Alex Raptor: [inturrupting and looking disgusted] "Not this stupid U2 song again. 'Knuckles,' we all know you squeeze your salami to Bono, but this public display is totally perverted." Dan: You gotta be kidding me! James: (laughing) HELL YEAH!!!! Raptor is DA ILLEST!!!!! Andy: His opponent, he hails from Miami Beach, Florida, weighing in at 270 pounds, GINO VALENTINI!!! Dan: Here comes Gino Valentini!!!! He's wearing a brand new pair of pure gold sequin tights! And there's that huge man John Fucsko with him! Dima: This Fucsko thinks he is big! But he is nothing compared to RUSSIAN ROULETTE! James: Yo kill dat noise son! Nobody even listening to you yo! Dan: Gino Valentini stalling as usual, arguing with some of the fans and talking to some of the ladies! Gino walking by Andy Burton and Andy backs up quickly! Remember, Gino roughed him up on War last time around! Gino just laughs at him as he continues to argue with the fans! James: Yo son, he scared yo! Alex gonna wreck him baby! Dan: And Gino headed this way..... Gino: Hey Daniel, didn't Mr. Raptor say that I'd have to cripple him to beat him? Dan: I believe so... Gino: (grinning at Chan) So be it... Dan: Oh boy! Strong words by Gino Valentini as he rolls into the ring! WAIT A MINUTE!!!! Alex Raptor has a paintball gun!!!! He had it conceled in his right crutch! And Alex firing away on Gino Valentini!!!! This guy is unbelieveable! Alex going right after the yellow Gino and he's banging Gino's head on the mat continuously! Alex Raptor: "How ya like me now? How ya like me now?!? Dan: And yellow paint splashing on some of the nearby fans as Raptor continues his assault on Gino! James: OH SNAP! Gino look like Bart Simpson yo! Dima: Bart Simpson? Heh! Another example of the sad state of the culture in this society! Dan: Alex Raptor immediately applying a leg lock on Valentini! Raptor's gonna have to keep Gino on the mat and not give him any opportunity to go after that knee. Referee Ozzy Bates checking for the submission, but you're not gonna get a submission that quickly, especially with an athlete on the level of Valentini. Raptor letting go of the hold and he gets to his feet. Irish whips Gino to the ropes and BOO-YA!!! Beautifully executed dropkick to the head of Gino by Raptor! Raptor with the quick cover...one...two...and that's all he gets! Very fast counting by Ozzy Bates right there! James: What you talkin bout yo? Ozzy countin fine! Word up! Dima: These dirty italians are CHEATS! Dan: Alex Raptor using a smart strategy, immediately going for an indian deathlock. Raptor trying to wear the big man down with submission manuevers and apparently it's working thus far. Raptor has the deathlock on pretty tight and Gino trying to power his way out of it! Gino showing a great display of strength, as he is powering his way out of this indian deathlock and he breaks out! Gino to his feet and Raptor with the rake to the eye! Referee Ozzy Bates mockingly warning Raptor and Raptor and Bates laughing! BUT GINO CATCHES RAPTOR OFF GUARD WITH A CLOTHESLINE AND RAPTOR IS DOWN! Dima: These Americans are distracted very quickly! (drinks his vodka) James: Yo Dan, you want some baby? (offers his St Ides) Dan: No thank you! Raptor is down and Gino immediately going after that hurt knee! Gino lifting Raptor up and DRIVES THE KNEE INTO THE MAT! And Raptor in pain already! Gino applying a single leg Boston Crap on Raptor! Ozzy Bates asking Raptor if he wants to give up. Raptor shaking his head no in refusal. Gino continuing to apply the hold...Raptor sticking his hand out and OZZY KICKS THE ROPES TOWARDS RAPTOR! And Raptor grabbing the ropes and Ozzy telling Gino he has to break the hold! Gino refusing to break the hold and Ozzy laying the count on Gino! One.....Two.....Three.....Four...... and finally Gino breaks the manuever! Gino Valentini better be very careful in there! I'm sure Ozzy would like nothing more than to disqualify him! James: No doubt baby! OH SNAP!!!! Shorty in the third row is BANGING! Dima: She is not banging! She is eating what you Americans call this "Hot Dog" James: Yo, you stupid! Dan: Come on guys, we have a match to call! Valentini in control as he brings Raptor to his feet. Picks him up and DOWN WITH THE KNEEBREAKER! Lifts him up and ANOTHER KNEE BREAKER!!! Lifts him up a third time and ANOTHER ONE!!!!!!! And Alex Raptor has got to be hurt after that one! Gino with the cover..........one.................................two.............. only a two count! And that count was kinda on the slow side by Ozzy! Dima: This is because he must think of his numbers! Convicts are not smart like us Russians you know! James: Yo man, you dumb! So what you talkin bout? Dan: Gino yelling at Ozzy to count faster and Ozzy indicating that his arm is hurt. What a liar! Gino threatening to hurt Ozzy's arm for real and RAPTOR FROM BEHIND WITH A ROOLLUP.....ONE....TWO....THREE!!! NO! Gino barely kicks out and another fast count by Bates! Gino turning to yell at Ozzy again and Raptor catches him from behind with a chicken wing! It's like two against one for Gino in there! Raptor applying lots of pressure to that back of Gino, but Gino not giving up! Gino trying to reach the ropes and he does! But Raptor not releasing the hold and Ozzy not even putting the count on Raptor! Come on! This is ridiculous! James: Ozzy is representin DA FIRM YO! He REPRESENTIN! (takes another swing of his bottle of St Ides) You sure you don't want none Dan? Dan: No, that's quite alright James! Raptor finally releasing the chicken wing as Gino clutching his back. Raptor hooks him from behind and DRAGON SUPLEX BY RAPTOR!!!!! Raptor with the cover....ONE.....TWO......THREE!! NO! Gino kicks out again! Ozzy is cheating! Dima: Heh! As you Americans say, it takes rocket scientist to figure that out! James: And as we say up in the hood.....PAST THE 40, I'M ABOUT TO GET BENT! Dan: Raptor bringing Gino to his feet. Lifts him up for the suplex and Gino with the block! Gino lifting Raptor up and FRONT-LAYOUT SUPLEX!!!!! And Raptor really came down hard on that knee!!! Ozzy holding Gino back now and he's checking the knee of Raptor. OH GIVE ME A BREAK!!! He's just trying to stall for time! AND GINO PUSHES OZZY OUT OF THE WAY!!!!!! Oh boy! I don't think that was smart! Ozzy calling for the bell! (DING DING DING) Andy Burton: The winner of this contest, as a result of a disquallification, ALEX RAPTOR!!!!!!!!