[ The screen changes from the previous broadcast and changes to show the following: The following is a presentation of the _____ ________ ___ ______ _ __ / _/ | / / ____//_/ | / / __ \ | / / T / / | | /| / / /_ _/_/ | | /| / / / / / | /| / / _/ / | |/ |/ / __//_/ | |/ |/ / /_/ /| |/ |/ / /___/ |__/|__/_/ /_/ |__/|__/\____/ |__/|__/ The screen once again changes and shows and the voice of Anthony Edwards can be heard. ] Anthony Edwards [Voice Over]: Tonight thirty men will enter one ring for one goal. [ A clip from last year Independence Day Rumble is shown, as it shows the Angel of Death throwing out the Prophet to win the IWF/WoW World Title! ] Anthony Edwards [Voice Over]: Last year, it was Angel of Death to win the IWF/WoW World Title. This year it's different. Thirty men different men will fight for the shot at the IWF/WoW World title held by Christopher Stonebreaker. [ A picture of Christopher Stonebreaker in the hospital injured. ] Anthony Edwards [Voice Over]: Newcomers. [ The picture of Christopher Stonebreaker disolves as a three-way split picture comes on. On the left side is "Human Torture Rack" Ian Walsh holding up the IeWC World Heavyweight Title. In the middle shows Xavier Othello holding the CPW World Title. On the right it shows a serious Tyson Alexander as he looks concentrated with his eyes wide open as it fades out. ] Anthony Edwards [Voice Over]: Legends. [ Clips of the few legends in IWF/WoW are seen for about three seconds before going to the next clip. These clips are: AJ "Black Ice" Stanson executing the Iceberg Tigerdriver to defeat the Current Intercontinental Champion, the Idol in his return match. The Prophet executing Saving Grace on Zac Schneider to defeat him on a recent Mayhem. Cooper Concrete making "King" Death Payne submit in the 3B on a Mayhem show. Angel of Death delivering the Death From Above on Zac Schneider on a recent Mayhem. "Professor" Steve West executes a Honor Roll moonsault on Shane Sanders at WrestleFest II to retain the US Nationals Title. Robert d'Arotis executes the Noble Blessing on "Midnight" Jawaad Mahmood at Christmas Madness. ] Anthony Edwards [Voice Over]: Current Champions and Past Champions. [ Clips continue from the legends as the Robert d'Arotis clip ends, as a clip showing "Hot Stuff" Alex Martinez gain the North American title when Solitude walked over the top rope. "Epic" Eric Travers holding up the US National Title after beating "The Movie Mongul" Slade Waters. The Idol executing a Peace Crusher on "Silent Deception" David Pietka to gain the Intercontinental title in a four way dance for the Intercontinental title match. Former World Tag Team Champions, Lethal Leaders, Cancer and Heatstroke exchanging blows with current World Tag Team Champions, Dynamic Duo, Magnus Colby and Alex Extreme. These clips come to an end as they fade out. ] Anthony Edwards [Voice Over]: The Hunter and the Hunted. [ Still pictures are seen now, a full screen picture of Vincent Bannister injuring the IWF/WoW World Champion, Christopher Stonebreaker. As they fades out, another still showing Wuhzo and Tommy Lane looking for Bannister after injuring their friend Stonebreaker. ] Anthony Edwards [Voice Over]: The rest of the field. [ Still pictures show in a huge screen split into many little boxes. They show, "Perfect" Peter Bourke, Johnny Skiles, "Top Dog" Rick Styles, Solitude, Poseidon, Richard Blair, Hades, Zac Schneider, Dark Master,Harold Huge ,and Mr. Excellent. Theses boxes get smaller as the camera zooms back, and then finally stops showing thirty boxes. Each box containing a still picture of one of the men in the Independence Day Rumble. ] Anthony Edwards [Voice Over]: Who will win? Johnny Skiles's arrogance or Xavier Othello's concentration? Robert d'Arotis's new attitude or Prophet's old attitude? "Professor" Steve West's old school moves or the Idol's "new" school of cheating moves? Fan favorite AJ "Black Ice" Stanson or Former Fan favorite, Angel of Death? Cooper Concrete's intense style of wrestling or Solitude's unknown style of wrestling? Will Vincent Bannister's next victim be at the Independence Day Rumble? Who will pay him? [ The screen fades out as the words "Independence Day Rumble" is only seen on the screen. ] Anthony Edwards [Voice Over]: There is only one way to find out! Tune into IWF/WoW's Egos and Icons to find out who will win the Independence Day Rumble and gain a World Title Shot!!! 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From Madison Square Gardens in New York City =========== ========================= Saturday, July 4th, 1998 ======================== =========================================================================== [INDEPENDENCE DAY RUMBLE - 30 MAN ROYAL RUMBLE - WINNER GETS WORLD TITLE SHOT] 1) AJ "Black Ice" Stanson 2) "Hot Stuff" Alex Martinez 3) Robert d'Artois 4) Magnus Colby 5) The Idol 6) Steve West 7) Wuzho 8) Hades 9) Tyson Alexander 10) "Silent Deception" David Pietka 11) "Perfect" Peter Bourke 12) Cooper Concrete 13) "Human Torture Rack" Ian Walsh 14) Harold Huge 15) Richard Blair 16) Cancer 17) Solitude 18) Zac Schneider 19) Poseidon 20) "The Southern Gentleman" Tommy Lane 21) "The Specialist" Vincent Bannister 22) Dark Master 23) "Top Dog" Rick Styles 24) Mr. Excellent 25) Johnny Skiles 26) The Prophet 27) Heatstroke 28) Angel of Death 29) "Epic" Eric Travers 30) Xavier Othello [INNER CRICLE REVEGE?] America's Least Wanted vs The Prophet/Dark Vanity look-a-like [WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH] Dynamic Duo vs Killing Machines [TKO MATCH] "Top Dog" Rick Styles vs "Legacy" Johnny Skiles [ALASKAN DEATH MATCH] Chris Shannon vs Shawn Roberts [NORTH AMERICAN TITLE MATCH - FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE!] Alex Martinez vs Richard Blair =========================================================================== [ Scene opens up inside of Madison Square Gardens in New York City where close to 20,000 fans are screaming and yelling as they wave their signs, posters, and just about everything else around. As the camera pans over the fans, the fans all try and get on camera and show their signs. Some say "STANSON RULEZ", "IWF/WOW 4 LIFE", "IDOL SUCKS" and other various signs. The camera continues to pan over the fans as fireworks go off around the ring and the voice of Jerry Richards, who is standing inside the ring, can be heard. ] Jerry Richards: NEW YORK CITY.... [ Huge pop from the fans. ] Jerry Richards: ARE YOU READY TO __RUMBLE__? [ The fans pop even louder at Jerry Richards. ] Jerry Richards: The IWF/WOW presents EGOS & ICONS SUPERCARD featuring the 1998 Independence Day RUMBLE! [ Yet again, another huge pop from the fans. ] Jerry Richards: Let's bring out one of the superstars in 1998 Independence Day Rumble, THE IDOL!!! [ "I'm an all American" plays as boo'ing is heard. No one comes out from the lockerroom. The boo'ing begins to get louder, and once the Idol comes out from the back, the boo'ing is at an all time high. The Idol walks rather fast towards the ring looking unhappy. He enters the ring through the middle rope. ] Jerry Richards: Tonight is the night, Idol! You WILL be in the ring with two of your most hated enemies, AJ "BLACK ICE" STANSON _AND_ "HOT STUFF" ALEX MARTINEZ!! Idol, are you ready for them? The Idol: Am I ready? I'm more ready than EVER!!! You know it's not as fun beating the Hot Chick or AJ in a one on one match...but I can take them both out in one night! It can't be better! OH WAIT! IT CAN!!!! If I win the ID4 Rumble, and get my shot at Stonebreaker, that means...I'll be the future World Champ! And since Stoney is a bit..HURT...he might as well GIVE me the belt! And that would mean, I would be the first person to gain the Intercontinental and World titles since Derrick DaMann! Now, nothing can top that! Jerry Richards: Your right about Derrick DaMann being the only man to capture both belts at the same time. But aren't you forgetting something? The Idol: Hm...let me think. I have my IC title, the World title is awaiting me...NOPE! Jerry Richards: How about AJ "BLACK ICE STANSON!!! [ Huge pop. ] The Idol: What about him? Jerry Richards: About his stipulations in the Rumble! The Idol: OH - OH! Those! It's gonna be fun, AJ! And Nevada is looking better than ever! It's going to be great having her as MY manager for 30 days! ___OR___ maybe _I_ can dig up some old timers and have a tag match like...Nah, I'll make you sweat it out and you'll find out! Hahaha! Jerry Richards: What about _IF_ Stanson tosses you out of the Rumble? He GETS AN INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE SHOT! How about that!? The Idol: [Giggles] Uh - Huh. Him throwing me out of that ring is like AJ winning a beauty contest, it just AIN'T POSSIBLE!!! Jerry Richards: Are you forgetting someone again? The Idol: Who? Jerry Richards: THE NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION, "HOT STUFF" ALEX MARTINEZ!!! The Idol: Oh - him. What's so important about him? Jerry Richards: He ONLY tore you apart on the last Mayhem! The Idol: "Tore" - Ha! I was making him look good! That's all! I'm 100% ready for him! If he wants piece of me, he ain't getting it! Cause he's gonna be on the floor on the outside of the ring, crying to his mommy! And sucking his thumb! Hahaha! Now, I have to listen to him brag all day about how I won a battle royal at WrestleFest II with a bunch of nobodies! [In Martinez's voice] I'm Hot! I have stuff in my hands. I'm Hot Stuff! [Back to his normal voice] Oh My God! That's horrible! Later tonight, _I_ will be ripping apart Martinez and _I'M_ look for YOU, AJ! You better run cause that's your only chance of surviving! Cause I'm Buff, Tough, and Good Lookin'!!! [ The Idol starts to leave the ring through the middle rope, but before he leaves, Jerry Richards taps him on the shoulder for on more question. ] Jerry Richards: One last question, Idol! The Idol: Now, what? Jerry Richards: Earlier today all the men in the Independence Day Rumble drew a number which tells them what place they start! What number did YOU draw? The Idol: A good one. Jerry Richards: 30? 27? 28? The Idol: No , No , No!! It's not THAT important. Jerry Richards: Everyone in this arena wants to know what number YOU drew! The Idol: It's not that important! [He begins to whine] WHO CARES! NO ONE CARES! YOU'LL FIND OUT LATER TONIGHT! NOT IF THE RESULT IS GOING TO BE ANY DIFFERENT! I WILL STILL WIN! [He stops whining] Jerry Richards: Cool down, Idol. Just tell us... WHAT NUMBER YOU DREW!! [ The Idol walks towards the middle of the ring with Jerry Richards. ] The Idol:[In a soft voice] You want to know? Jerry Richards: Yes! We all want to know! The Idol: Okay, I'll tell you. Jerry Richards: What is it? [ The crowd begins a "WHAT NUMBER?" chant. ] Jerry Richards: What is the number that YOU drew? The Idol: [In a VERY soft voice] _1_. [ The crowd goes nuts since they know the Idol has no chance of winnning now. The Idol then quickly heads towards the locker room, very unhappy! ] Jerry Richards: OH MY GOD!!!! THE IDOL IS THE NUMBER _____ONE_____ MAN IN THE INDEPENDECE DAY RUMBLE!!! This doesn't look good for him! He could be tired once AJ Stanson comes out or when Martinez comes out! This is not good for Idol!!! WHAT A SHOCKER!!! [ The camera then changes from Jerry Richards to John Robertson, Jack Anderson and Rick Wright who are sitting at the broadcast table at ringside. ] John Robertson: Welcome everyone to EGOS & ICONS! What a shocker we had to open up the show, I cannot believe it myself. The Idol drew number one for the Independence Day Rumble! Jack Anderson: This has really got to hurt his chances at winning the Independence Day Rumble and getting his shot at the IWF/WOW World Heavyweight title, and the Idol was one of the favorites to take it all. Rick Wright: The Idol may end up being out of gas by the time AJ Stanson gets in the ring, and if AJ Stanson eliminates the Idol, then he gets Intercontinental title shot. John Robertson: Could be a good night for Stanson. Jack Anderson: Or a bad one, if the Idol can eliminated Stanson, the Idol gets his choice. Either a tag match with Stanson, Nevada as his manager for a month, or to keep Stanson away from him at all times. Rick Wright: Lets hope Idol can eliminate Stanson! John Robertson: You'd be the only one who would. Jack Anderson: But you cannot forget about the others in this rumble, North American Champion "Hot Stuff" Alex Martinez, Robert d'Artois, former US National champion Steve West, one half of the World tag team champions, Magnus Colby, Solitude, Rick Styles, last years winner the Angel of Death and so many others. Really, anyone can win this thing. Rick Wright: Well, the Angel of Death drew number one last year and won it, so maybe the Idol has a chance himself? John Robertson: Or maybe, since we know the Angel of Death won't be number one, he could win it again since he will not have to be in for as long. Jack Anderson: Who knows what will happen. In other action, America's Least Wanted will take on the Prophet and this Dark Vanity look-a-like. John Robertson: Well, America's Least Wanted was going to take on the Prophet and Jedah at End of the World II in May, however Jedah no-showed the match, and a match with America's Least Wanted taking on the Prophet and a mystery partner was ordered to take place at EGOS & ICONS. Jack Anderson: Then, only a few weeks ago, the Prophet was supposed to be on Mayhem to announcer his partner. However he no-showed, and President Chris J. announced that the Prophet would have to team with this man who has been dressing up as Dark Vanity of the UEW. Rick Wright: What a psycho this guy must be to want to look and dress like Dark Vanity. Isn't DV some sick freak? John Robertson: Well... you might be right about that. But this will be one match I want to see the result of. Jack Anderson: Plus, what about the World Tag Team title match? The Dynamic Duo will battle the Killing Machines! John Robertson: The Killing Machines have been slowly moving up the ranks of the IWF/WOW tag team scene, and they have finally got their World Tag Team title match here at EGOS & ICONS. Jack Anderson: Well, the Dynamic Duo have been on fire as a tag team since winning the titles at End of the World II, Magnus Colby and Alex Extreme have formed a wonderful tag team and have defeated all their challengers. Rick Wright: Magnus Colby has even got a pinfall over the IWF/WOW World Heavyweight Champion, Christopher Stonebreaker! John Robertson: With a little help from Rick Styles as he took out Wuzho, who was Stonebreakers' partner. Jack Anderson: Speaking of "Top Dog" Rick Styles, he will battle "Legacy" Johnny Skiles. John Robertson: These two got their feud started backstage over arguments over who was better, the veteran, Rick Styles, and the youngster, Johnny Skiles. Should be a great match. Jack Anderson: And what about the rules of the match? It is a TKO match, meaning the only way you can win this match is to knock your opponent out for a ten count. Rick Wright: Knowing these two, the match could go all night! John Robertson: Both Styles and Skiles will do whatever it takes to win. I'm sure we can expect to see them go to extremes to win! Jack Anderson: In what should be another battle, it's an Alaskan Death match, with Chris Shannon taking on Shawn Roberts. John Robertson: The feud between the Young Guns and Arrogant Youth has been going on since End of the World II, and tonight Shannon will get a chance to take on one of the key members of Arrogant Youth in what should be a brawl. Jack Anderson: Neither of these men care for each other at all. Don't forget, that Shannon has a couple of wins over Shawn Roberts, however this is not just a normal singles match tonight, it is an Alaskan Death match. Rick Wright: What are the rules for this type of match anyways? John Robertson: Well... I really don't know. I assume that the rules are the same for any other type of death match. Jack Anderson: We'll have to wait and find out. Finally, tonight we'll see "Hot Stuff" Alex Martinez defending the North American title against "The Rocket" Richard Blair. John Robertson: Alex Martinez made the challenge to Richard Blair for a falls count anywhere match, and they will face each other in that type of match tonight. Jack Anderson: Speaking of this match, I believe both men are about ready to begin. However before we start, lets go to Jerry Richards who is with "the Rocket" Richard Blair, Steve West and Iron Mike for some pre-match comments from the challenger. =========================================================================== Jerry Richards: Tonight I get the opportunity to interview two men I have not spoken to in months. While Anthony has had the pleasure of talking to these two men, I have the "exclusive" tonight, so without further adue, here is PAIN INCORPORATED. JR: Now, first with Richard Blair, you are involved in a real double header tonight. In fact you could walk out both the North American Champion and the #1 contender to the World Title. Any thoughts? Richard Blair: Jerry, first things first. My first priority is showing Alex Martinez that I am the wrestler in IWF/WOW who has his number and capture that prestigious North American championship from him. After I prove to all my fans and the wrestling public that I am as good as I profess to be, the Rocket Richard Blair, I will walk into the Royal Rumble as a champion. It would be sheer luck to win both in one night, but right now Jerry, I cannot look past Alex Martinez and the North American title. JR: Strong words from the Rocket. And now Steve West. A man who had his one and only World Title shot ruined at the hands of Vince Bannister. Steve this is your chance to reclaim what you believe is your spot as #1 contender to the World title. Steve West: Jerry, last year the Angel of Death proved to us all what happens to the man who survives this epic struggle. He became World Champion and has been imortalized by fans and wrestlers alike. But Jerry, you have been here since Day #1, and you know that my work is done inside the squared circle. In fact Jerry, this is MY kind of match. I have no friends inside that ring, I do not use an elaborate arial attack. I am a mat wrestler and technician. When all is said and done, Professor Steve West will emerge victorious over 29 wrestlers who were good enough to win, but just couldn't get the job done. JR: But what about your Pain Inc confidant Richard Blair. SW: (looks at Blair) Jerry, Richard Blair is no idiot. He knows how Steve West was screwed out of the World title by Vincent Bannister and his Mr. Moneybags employer. This is my opportunity to gain that shot once again. He knows how important this is to me. And frankly if Richard gets in my way or if its down to the two of us, I have no hesitations to oust him just like any other IWF/WOW superstar. Steve West is focussed on one thing -- victory and friends and foes alike are not safe. JR: Steve, there is some high caliber competitors in the match including AJ Stanson, Cooper Concrete, Prophet, Angel of Death and Eric Travers. Aren't you underestimating their ability. SW: No not a bit. Look Jerry, AJ Stanson runs away from this federation and vanishes for months. And then he returns and is put immediately into the Top 10. That's bull----. AJ Stanson has not proven his worth since his return. How many matches has he competed in this year? 4, 5, 6 at best? His appearance in the Rumble shows how much power he commands over the boys at IWF/WOW central. AJ used to be good, but he needs to show that in the ring, not the sound studio. As for Cooper, he has potential, but I don't think he has the desire or killer instinct to go out and do what it takes to win the Rumble. Prophet may or may not make it to Rumble 100% as he has the unfortunate task of competing twice, a downside for any competitor. In terms of AoD, see my comments on AJ Stanson. And lastly you mentioned Eric Travers. Now there is a challenge. The kid is on a hotstreak. US National Champion Travers has his hands full, but I think that his inexperience will cost him his first Rumble match. JR: Some strong comments by both Richard Blair and Steve West, two members of Pain Incorporated involved in tonight's MAIN EVENT. Back to ringside. =========================================================================== _____ ___ ___ | ____( _ ) |_ _|-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | _| / _ \/\| | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE MATCH | |__| (_> <| | "Hot Stuff" Alex Martinez vs "Rocket" Richard Blair |_____\___/\/___|=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -----------------------> WRITER: John Berger <----------------------- Rick Wright: Fans... Jack Anderson had to... "step out" for a bit... he wasn't feeling too well... and he's still getting paid the lousy... John Robertson: Ladies and gents... it's time... let's go down the the ring! RA: Ladies and Gentlemen... this next contest is the FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE match for the North american title! Introducing first, From Montreal, Quebec, Canada... standing 6'1" and weighing 225 pounds... already int he ring... "The Rocket" Richard Blair! [ Blair wears Blue and white tights with "THE FUTURE" on the back ] RA: AND HIS OPPONENT! [ "Dammit" by Blink 182 plays over the loudspeakers. ] RA: Accompanied by The first Lady of Professional wrestler, the Beautiful Lady Veronica, hailing from Los Angeles, California , standing an overwhelming Seven feet tall and weighing in ant a bone crunching 310 pounds, here is ...."HOT STUFF" ALEX MARTINEZ !!!! [ The first person to enter the arena is Lady Veronica, a small red haired woman. Passing gracefully through the curtain, she wears an elegant nightgown, her fiery red hair is piled up in a mass of silky curls atop her head. With a playful wink to the camera, and the grand sweeping of her hand, the arena goes black for a moment. Seconds later, a huge pyrotechnic display lights the arena, a series of fireworks, cannons shooting fire all thunder off, heralding the arrival of her man. Finally, as the arena erupts in cheers that threaten to peel the roof off the building, "HOT STUFF" ALEX MARTINEZ makes his way out of the curtains. Towering over the tiny Veronica, he is dressed in a pair of black trunks, the legs emblazoned with streaks of red flame, which are in turn trimmed in gold. His hands are covered by a pair of black fingerless glove races to ringside, and runs around for several seconds, slapping the palms of his adoring fans, soaking in the adulation of the crowd. Finally climbing the ring steps, he holds the ropes open for Lady Veronica, before he lifts his huge legs over the top rope and steps in. ] Rick Wright: Showoff... [ Once inside the ring, the demeanor of "HOT STUFF" ALEX MARTINEZ changes completely. Receiving a warm kiss from on the cheek from Lady Veronica for good luck, he stalks to the middle of the ring. Towering over his opponent, it is clear only their destruction on his mind, as he glares down at them with a withering glare, trying to gain the early advantage by intimidating them. ] John Robertson: This match which promises to be a _bloodbath._ Alex Martinez and Rich Blair. Any predictions, Rick? Rick Wright: Yeah... CARNAGE! BLOOD! PAIN! WHOO-HOO! Hopefully one of them will fracture some rules! John Robertson: Rules? If I were these two, I'd worry about them fracturing even more! Rick Wright: Hey, in falls count anywhere... anything can happen... AND MARTINEZ JUST CLOTHESLINED BLAIR OUT OF THE RING!!! John Robertson: The one thing I'm worried about is that when they say falls count anywhere, I'm afraid they DO mean falls count _anywhere_. I'm worried about the fact that when they say falls count anywhere, I'm afraid they mean ANYWHERE. Rick Wright: They do mean falls count anywhere genius... this could go into the next state and they would still be legal! John Robertson: Oh my...I just hope we can put the match into words... Rick Wright: Martinez already has Blair outside... it's no fun in the ring, and they're going at it toe to toe... Blair can barely reach... but he's trying! John Robertson: Blair gets shoved into the railing! I think it won't be long before one of these men draw blood. We can tell as Martinez grabs the chair. Rick Wright: Blair hit a kick to Martinez's gut and Alex dropped the chair... Dropkick by Blair sends Martinez stumbling back and Blair jumps on the apron... he runs... DIVING CLOTHESLINE! John Robertson: Both men just headed into the crowd! I don't believe it! This will be extreme! Rick Wright: Blair jumped out of the crowd and away from Martinez who had just grabbed a chair. Blair rolls back into the ring and Martinez has no choice but to follow. John Robertson: Martinez runs in like a house on fire with the chair, but Blair grabs it, and this becomes a tug-o-war for a steel chair! Rick Wright: Blair lets go and the chair flies back into Martinez's face... and he dropkicks it into Alex's face again! John Robertson: Oh, that has to hurt. Blair trying to pry it away, and succeeds! He tosses the chair back to Martinez, then attempts a kick, but misses! This gives Martinez the opportunity to smash the chair over his head! Rick Wright: But the ref pulls the chair away and tosses it outside! Good work! Martinez should be DQ'd for using that chair on "The Rocket"! John Robertson: Aren't we just a little bit biased here? Rick Wright: Shaddup... Martinez pulls Blair up and whips him into the ropes. Blair ducks a clothesline and Martinez grabs him a round the waist... BIG Overhead belly to back! John Robertson: Wow! It's not surprising that the huge Martinez will overpower Blair in the long run. Rick Wright: Blair rolls outside and Martinez steps over the top to follow him.. Blair stumbling towards the back area. John Robertson: Blair being flung into the guard rail! The fans are loving every minute of this! Rick Wright: A fan just handed Martinez a brewski! He slams the cup over Blair and gets him soaked! Another fan does the same... he's gonna do it again! John Robertson: Here we go! I don't see how this gets anywh...oh my! Looks like he needs to take a mid-match alcoholic beverage break. Rick Wright: HE DRANK THE BEER! THE FANS ARE GOING NUTS! John Robertson: Thank you, Captain Obvious. We can all see he drank it. And apparently, he's sharing it with some over 21 fans. Rick Wright: Blair just.. um... well... kicked Martinez in a very sensitive area... cus Martinez is hunched over... John Robertson: You must be completely stupid...we can all see that! Blair is taking this back to the lockers, but not before smashing Martinez's head into the entrance ramp. Rick Wright: Martinez stands straight up and _slams_ his fist into Blair's gut... he elevated Rich about a foot off the ground! Now, with Blair on the concrete he's destroying him with kicks to the gut! John Robertson: Oh my goodness! I think Alex is about to shove his foot through Blair's stomach! Rick Wright: Martinez lays a knee into Blair's ribs and pulls him off the ground... Gorilla Press! HE'S GONNA TOSS HIM FIFTEEN FEET OFF THE SIDE OF THE RAMP! John Robertson: Blair isn't giving up! He's punching away at Martinez's head! Alex wit ha running start, but he manages to fall off, and land on his feet! Boot to Alex's midsection, and Blair with a DDT! I think Martinez is busted open on the top of his head! Rick Wright: Both men are down! It took Blair everything he had to avoid that attack! John Robertson: The blood is starting to pour down from Martinez! What's Blair crawling for? He's got.....I'm not sure but...Rick, what's he got? Rick Wright: He's grabbed... it's a screwdriver from a nearby tech's toolbox! He's glaring at Martinez who is just starting to get up! John Robertson: Oh no...Blair with a running start, and jabs the blunt end into his cut on top of his head! Ouch! The blood is really pouring down! Oh my God, he's not....he's not trying to pry at the wound! Rick Wright: Martinez with a thunderous right hand to Blair's. uhm... family jewels... John Robertson: That makes Blair unable to have kids anymore, and it also makes him drop the screwdriver 15 feet off the ramp. Martinez searches around, but grabs a chair from a fan! This is gonna get ugly! Rick Wright: Martinez walking back up to the top of the ramp and whacks it across Blair's back! John Robertson: Oh my goodness, this match is going out of the arena. They're headed to the locker room! Rick Wright: Let the good times roll! Martinez whips Blair into the concrete wall and is dragging him down the dressing room hall. John Robertson: They're heading into......into.....into a MEN'S ROOM!!!!! Oh no, we know what's going to happen now! Rick Wright: Martinez slams Blair's head off of the Tiled wall! He's got him up.... POWERBOMB ON THE SINK! IT SHATTERED! John Robertson: Oh my God! Blair's forehead is cut open, and the blood is gushing down! Oh no.... Rick Wright: Martinez just pulled the Mirror off the wall! Oh no... *CRASH* HE SHATTERED THAT MIRROR OVER BLAIR'S HEAD! John Robertson: The broken glass is stuck in his head, on the floor, and all over Blair's body! Sick! Rick Wright: Martinez is dragging Blair... He shoves his head in the toilet... *WHA_WOOSH* he flushed! IT'S JUNIOR HIGH ALL OVER! SWIRLIES ALL AROUND! John Robertson: Rick, you're so childish. Rick Wright: So? Sue me... Martinez just grabbed a hunk of the broken porceline sink.. AND BLAIR KICKED IT INTO HIS FACE! John Robertson: Oh sweet mother of mercy! I mean...MY GOD! It was inches away from Martinez's EYE! The blood is all around! On Alex's head, on his face, on Blair's face, on the walls, EVERYWHERE!!!!!! Rick Wright: Yeah... ain't it great? John Robertson: NO! It's not great! What would possess you to say this is great?!?! Rick Wright: Cus I'm not the one who's bleeding. John Robertson: Well, I guess you have a point..... Rick Wright: Right... and Martinez somehow whips Blair out into the corridor and follows him out, clotheslining him to the ground... ahh the hell with it... GO MARTINEZ! John Robertson: Watch out Rick. Don't make me have to restrain you. They're going out to the....oh no....the PARKING LOT!!!!! Rick Wright: No wait... Martinez just backed Blair up and whipped him into the concession stand! He went up and over the counter! John Robertson: What's a concession stand doing right by the exit door? Must be restocking popcorn and the....OH MY GOD! He's got....he's got....BUTTER! Hot BUTTER! Rick Wright: DOWN ACROSS BLAIR'S BACK!!!! THAT MUST BE SCALDING! He grabs Blair's hair... and.... *CACHING CACHING CACHING CACHING CACHING* HE RAMMED HIS HEAD OFF THE CASH REGISTER! John Robertson: Blair is still screaming from the butter and oil from the popcorn!!! The cash register is opening up, money everywhere! Blood-stained money that is... Rick Wright: Martinez lifts the register up... and DOWN ACROSS BLAIR'S HEAD! John Robertson: Oh dear Lord! Where are they going to go now? Martinez points to a wall, and here comes an Irish whip. The first wrestling move in the match, and Blair reverses it! Martinez into the wall! The blood mark remains on the wall! Rick Wright: Martinez stumbles forward and Blair hits him with a drop kick... that sent him into the exit door, out into the parking garage! John Robertson: Oh no.... Rick Wright: NO! A car just came out of nowhere and hit Blair at about 30 mile per hour! What the hell was that!? John Robertson: Oh my GOD!!!! Someone get help out here for Richard Blair!!!! He must be hurt..... Rick Wright: What the! RICK STYLES! Rick Styles was driving that car. He's leaning against it and laughing at Blair. Martinez... Irish whip into a car... and he grabs Blair and Sends him into another! John Robertson: Blair is easy pickings now. He's thrown onto the hood of the car and here we go. What is Martinez going to do. Oh no....POWERBOMB! Rick Wright: Damn.... He Picks Blair up again.... POWERBOMB! That car is wrecked... No! Another..... POWERBOMB! You know what that's the set up for!? John Robertson: The powerbomb goes through the windshield! Don't tell me...he's not gonna set up for the... Rick Wright: Here it comes.... *F*I*R*E*B*O*M*B*!!!!!! John Robertson: And the referee counts! It's amazing he managed to stay with these two! Rick Wright: Martinez has Blair pinned in the front seat of the car! 1! 2! 3! HE WINS IT! John Robertson: What a hell of a matchup! Rick Wright: What the... IDOL! THE IDOL! He came out of a car with the NA Belt and is beating on the already bloody martinez! John Robertson: Wait... here comes Styles! He chases Idol off and Idol's walking to the arena. STANSON! He just leveled Idol and is beating the pulp out of him!!! Rick Wright: [In rhythm with Stanson's punches] You JERK! You JERK! You JERK! You JERK! You JERK! John Robertson: Stop that... martinez wants a piece of idol but Stanson screams "Idol is Mine!" and Pushes Martinez away! Rick Wright: Idol's fleeing! he;s running and Stanson is going after him! So is Martinez and Styles! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WINNER: "Hot Stuff" Alex Martinez =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jack Anderson: Hey I'm back. So... what'd I miss?? John Robertson: Just one heck of a brawl. Martinez and Blair really went at it. Rick Wright: It will surprise me if either of these men are ready for the Independence Day Rumble later tonight! John Robertson: Speaking of the Independence Day Rumble, one of the men in it will be Cooper Concrete. Cooper is backstage with Anthony Edwards, lets go to him for some brief comments about the Rumble. =========================================================================== [ Standing in front of the IWF/WOW I-D RUMBLE banner, Anthony Edwards stands by with Cooper Concrete and Kelly James. Cooper Concrete is dressed in his ring attire, hardhat, shades, bluejeans, workboots, workgloves. Kelly James is dressed in a dazzling red dress with black high heels. She too wears shades. As their images appear on the JumboTron, the crowd goes wild - chants of COOP!COOP!COOP! fill the arena. ] Anthony Edwards: Hello fans, I'm joined right now by the Man With The Plan, Cooper Concrete, along with his manager, Kelly James... Coop, what plans have you made? Cooper Concrete: There is no set plan, Anthony - I'm going into that ring and I'm not coming out until 29 other guys go over that top rope. I've worked and trained in seclusion, because I am a man alone tonight. I'm going in this match to help out the #1 Man in the IWF/WOW, and that's ME! Kelly James: No friends - only enemies, Cooper will win this match by himself. Nobody is gonna take him out - Not Stanson, Not Skiles, Not AoD, Not D'Artois, Not Prophet, Not West, Not Styles, Not A One! Cooper Concrete will rise to the occasion... he'll earn his way to the top, just like he always has, and tonight there's no stopping him. Cooper Concrete: Everyone is a marked man tonight...and I intend on cleaning house. Nothing special is gonna win this match - pure adrenalin and intestinal fortitude. Two main ingredients in my make-up... I'll show everybody just what kind of a man it takes to be the best. Kelly James: Oh yeah, and don't forget about our insurance policy... [ From the side enters Big Dick - wearing his ring attire, a white football jesey with an upside-down arrow on the front, and "DICK 00" on the back, with tights, and black elbow and knee pads. He's got a grimacing look on his face and stares into the camera. ] Anthony Edwards: Big Dick, what are you doing here? Big Dick: My man Coop has gone into this situation before, I'm gonna make sure justice prevails tonight. My name wasn't listed as a contender in the Rumble, even though I feel I've earned a spot, but nevertheless, my presence will be felt during this mega event. Cooper Concrete: Tonight, I don't trust anybody except these two people...and they're both gonna make waves to make sure there is no foul play. Kelly James: No more cheapshots, no more back-stabbing...Cooper will come out on top because he deserves it. Big Dick: With me as his insurance policy, Cooper Concrete, Boston's Original Bad Boy, will have someone to watch his back, and make sure he gets what's coming to him.... a fair shake at being #1. Kelly James: The suits better start shining up that World Title belt... because after tonight, Cooper Concrete will be another step closer in achieving his ultimate goal. Cooper Concrete: The World Championship is the objective...to obtain the objective...SEEK AND DESTROY. My sights are set on 29 guys, who have the unfortunate pleasure of meeting up with this loaded gun. When I step through the ropes tonight...the gun goes off! BANG!!!! Kelly James: AND IF YA DON'T LIKE IT..... Cooper, Kelly, and Dick: READ BETWEEN THE LINES!!! [ Cooper Concrete, Big Dick, and Kelly James flash the 3:B signal and they walk off the set. ] Anthony Edwards: The hard working man looks focused and ready.... he's gonna have his hands full tonight though...let's take it back to the broadcast booth. =========================================================================== John Robertson: As many have you have noticed, the IWF/WOW has had many newcomers over the past few weeks. Lets take a look at one such newcomer who will be in the Independence Day Rumble later tonight. Jack Anderson: Dark Master is a man who had done it all. He is a former NICW Transcontinental and World Heavyweight Champion, MLWO World Tag Team Champion, MLWO/VPWF North American Tag Team Champion, SOW International Tag Team Champion and a former SCW World Tag Team Champion. Rick Wright: Dark Master will be a threat in the Independence Day Rumble later tonight, lets take a look at this promo of him now. =========================================================================== [Song title and artist unknown, lyrics in quotation marks.] "I'm a real, real, real....man in the real world...." [Zooms in to a photo of Steve "The Head" Lapommeray] "but I've been down before..." [Dark Master being pinned by Sabin Figaro to lose the NICW World Title.] "been down so low, had to reach up to touch the bottom Joe, now that ain't natural" [The Head getting "RETURNERS 4 EVER" carved in his chest by Bob Hansen] "Are you real?" [DM pounding various superstars] "Are you ready?" [The Head jumping up and down at ringside.] "Are you super?" [DM hitting the K Driller on Jonas Olrikke, SOW star] "Are you natural?" [Dark Master & Justin B shown winning International Tag Team Titles in SOW] "I'm a real, real, real.....man in the real world...." [Again zooming in to a picture of The Head, watching a Sailor Moon tape] "But I've been down before...." [Dark Master & Grim Reaper losing the MLWO World Tag Team Titles to Industrial Revolution.] "Been up so high, had to look down on the sky....now that ain't natural..." [Dark Master holding up the NICW World Title, causing The Head to win the presidency of the NICW] "Are you real?" [The Head playing with his Sailor Moon dolls.] "Are you ready?" [Dark Master psyching himself up before a PPV] "Are you super?" [DM ending the career of the Mortal Huckster, NICW "star"] "Are you natural?" [A shot of Sailor Moon vs Queen Beryl - The action figure edition, brought to you by Steve "The Head" Lapommeray] [instrumental part begins as various clips of Dark Master beating the life out of wrestlers are played] "Been up so high.....had to look down on the sky" [Dark Master & Grim Reaper winning the VPWF North American Tag Team Titles] "Been down so low....had to reach up to touch the bottom Joe" [losing THOSE belts to Industrial Revolution.] "Are you real? Are you ready?" [The Head in his full glory, as NICW President] "Are you super? Are you natural?" [Dark Master wrecking the 1996 Olympics by attacking everyone in Centennial Park.] [Fades out to a shot of Dark Master hitting the Darkest Hour DDT on Robert Hearsch, giving him a ride on the stretcher. Then cuts to a screen saying: Dark Master's here. You've seen what he can do. Beware.] =========================================================================== John Robertson: Don't forget that we'll see Dark Master later on tonight in the Independence Day Rumble. _____ ___ ___ | ____( _ ) |_ _|-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | _| / _ \/\| | ALASKAN DEATH MATCH | |__| (_> <| | Chris Shannon vs Shawn Roberts |_____\___/\/___|=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -----------------------> WRITER: Razi Mahmood <---------------------- John Robertson: Up next we've got a strange match, the first of its kind. An Alaskan Death Match between Shawn Roberts of Arrogant Youth, and Chris Shannon of the Young Guns. [ Scene opens up outside an airport in Alaska, Chris Shannon is seen. ] Jack Anderson: Well there we see Chris Shannon, now where is Shawn Roberts? Rick Wright: No introductions, the two men are just going to go at it, Shannon is waiting while looking at the IWF/WOW Monitor to see if we have spotted Shawn, but he is nowhere to be seen. Voice (Over the PA System): HEY CHRIS! Hey Chris, it's me. It's me Shawn, Shawn Roberts! All 3: WHAT!?!?!? Shawn Roberts: Sorry I couldn't make our match, but man Chris you look pretty dumb standing out there all alone in Alaska. Okay cameraman you can show them where I am. [ Scene re-opens in a hotel room somewhere nearby. Shawn Roberts is sitting on a heart shaped bed, and has a grin on his face. ] Shawn Roberts: Chris, hahahhaha, are you so gullible that you really thought I would agree to belmish my perfect complexion in Alaska?? Hehehheheheheh! [ Crowd starts booing. ] Jack Anderson: Shannon doesn't like this at all, he's starting to beat up people leaving the airport!! Shawn Roberts: [Viewing his monitor] Uh Oh! Looks like somebody is having a flashback! But Chris, there is something I want to show you, which is NOW A FLASH FROM THE PAST! Chris while you were out there taking the plane to Alaska, I stayed here, and guess what I took some of your property. This person was what kept you going through drug rehabilitation, well guess what Chris, she lied all along, and she is now with me. Hey babe get out here. [ Closet opens. ] John Robertson: OH NO!!!!! [ Out comes a woman from the closet shoulder length dark brown hair, green eyes originally, now seem reddish because she seems drugged, 5 foot 6 and 118 pounds. She is wearing next to nothing, and looks like a prostitute. ] Rick Wright: IT'S CRYSTAL, AND WHOA MAMA! She's looking hot! Jack Anderson: What the hell has Shawn done??? Shawn Roberts: Hahahahah, Chris this was the plan all along, I set you up, so I could get to know Crystal a little better, and man, she was worth it! Isn't that right Crystal. Crystal: [Wierd voice due to drugging] Yes, Shawn, and I am so happy to have dumped that loser Chris, for a real man. Chris never could get the job done. He never gave me what I wanted, but I doubt he was physically capable like you Shawn! John Robertson: Shannon has lost it! He is going insane out there in Alaska, and there is nothing he can do about this! Jack Anderson: How could Shawn Roberts go so low as to kidnap Shannon's girl friend, and then make her dress up like that? Rick Wright: Kidnap? Yeah right, she seems mighty happy if you ask me with Shawn. Shawn Roberts: Oh yeah, Chris one more thing. Do you like Crystal's new tatoo? [ Crystal flashes a tatoo of a heart and "Roberts" written on it, right above her chest. ] Shawn Roberts: Shannon it's almost bedtime, do you know where your girlfriend is? She's in my hotel room, having the time of her life! And Chris, I've already beaten you on Battle Zone is there a point of beating you again on live TV? Nah instead I'll give people what they want to see, and that is making a stupid loser like you go insane. By the way Shannon, Crystal said she made you change your nickname from Hightower to the Untouchable, why'd you do that Crystal? Crystal: Because, Hightower was not the type of nickname that fit him once you get to know him, I think the untouchable is better suited. Shawn I think you should be known as Hightower, because you definately have the credentials! Jack Anderson: This is getting sick! Crystal: I didn't call you the Untouchable Chris because of the movie. No I gave it to you because you are untouchable with all those diseases floating around you, all over. Meanwhile Shawn here has a true hightower, and he doesn't shoot any blanks. Shawn Roberts: Now if you would like to excuse us, we have some business to take care of. [ Roberts feed gets cut off, showing Crystal come down, sit next to Roberts on the bed, then they both start kissing each other. ] Rick Wright: Looks like Shawn, and Crystal have more important things to do right now, but Chris has gone berzerk! John Robertson: That's right, look at Shannon, he is going insane, and he's heading for the airport! Jack Anderson: Hopefully somebody will be able to stop his rampage before the night is up but then again he didn't bring anybody with him! Rick Wright: That's right Shawn suckered the big goofball, and look what's happening now! Hahahahha, I love it! Chalk up another win for Shawn Roberts. John Robertson: Sometime Chris Shannon will get his hands on Shawn Roberts, and when he does, Shawn Roberts will regret this. Jack Anderson: It's only a matter of time, it might be later tonight, it might be on Mayhem, or it might be at Summer Explosion III, but Chris Shannon will find Shawn Roberts. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WINNER: No Contest =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- John Robertson: Right now, Anthony Edwards is backstage with another man who will be in the Independence Day Rumble later tonight, AJ "Black Ice" Stanson. =========================================================================== Edwards: Hi guys, I'm right outside of AJ "Black Ice" Stanson's changing room and I'm gonna try to get a quick word before the Rumble...Stay with me.... (Edwards knocks on the door and waits. After a few seconds, Nevada opens the door a crack and sees Anthony. She shuts it and comes back to let him in. Nev is wearing royal blue shorts and a black and white halter top. She tells Edwards to sit down and goes back to the mirror to fix her short hair. Stanson comes out of the washroom, already in his ring attire of thigh length black and dark blue tights, and an unzipped warmup with a hood, and of course his black ice bandana. He glances towards Edwards. Anthony seems to get nervous but Stanson then smirks and approaches him.) Stanson: Why you look so nervous Tony? (keeps smirking) Edwards: No...no reason. You um...look very focused AJ. Stanson: Am I not always focused? You know Edwards, I haven't had much time to get back in the ring since I came back but no one knows where I was for those two months I was gone....and let me tell you, I'm in better shape then I was when I won the World title last year. Edwards: And I don't doubt it one bit. Ah...you mind sitting down? You're making me nervous. (Stanson looks at him confused) Stanson: Yeah actually I do mind but thanks for asking. Anyhow, what do you want? Edwards: Just a few comments on the guys in the rumble... Stanson: You want comments? Okay, you got'em: Edwards: Can you start with the IDOL? Stanson: No I can't!!! I'll start where the hell I choose junior. Edwards: sorry. Stanson: (rolling his eyes) BANNISTER, I don't know you, and I don't want to know you. What I do know is that you think you will...."Knock me on my ass" and nothing personnal Vinnie but you couldn't accomplish that on your best day. Vinnie boy, don't sign a check your ass can't cash because quite frankly your journey in the rumble could be a very short one if it's got anything to do with AJ Stanson. d'ARTOIS, ladadi, ladada....blah blah blah.....If we meet, I'll take care of it then. MARTINEZ you and I have something in common: IDOL. But I've got shotgun. The idolizer's mine in the rumble so don't get in my way and I won't get in yours. Comprende? Thought so. COLBY....him and I have met in the ring before and the rest speaks for itself. History will repeat itself as much as it hurts to say it Colby. You've got the talent, just not the talent to get rid of Stanson. WUZHO....I like him. We haven't taken the same path yet which I guess is good. For once we've got a guy that can actually stir something purposeful in the ring. Wuzho, take care of your business and I'll take care of mine. If we meet in the end, may the best guy win. I can answer that question for you but it's more fun letting you figure it out yourself. COOP...like always, we walk a similar line. That will never change as far as I know. If there is one guy that can take it all the way to the end and back, it's you....but in the end there are two guys, and only one title shot. I'll make it clear to you Coop, _I want this title shot_. I'll see you in the rumble. AOD, respect between you and me has been taken care of I think, so there's not much more I can say. You know where to walk and where not to walk... TYSON, WALSH and OTHELLO....the new guys in town....WELCOME TO INITIATION NIGHT BOYS...(snickers and winks) PROPHET....oh buddy buddy buddy....why is it that even when we have nothing to take care of between us, everywhere I turn, you're still there? It's clear Proph that it just takes this little bit (shows it with his fingers) to throw me off my calm state of mind....don't test me in the Rumble, you all of people should know that it would not be a good day in Prophet world. TOMMY LANE....this guy Edwards is a threat. Not many people would have done what he did a couple weeks back, but this guys has guts. And RUMBLE+GUTS=WIN. What you did for Stoney won my respect...That's all I gotta say about this guy. I like him. And finally......the worst for last....IDOL!!!!!! (grins) You dared throw me a challenge, and I accepted. I threw you a curve ball and as far as I know....you accepted that too. If things go as planned boy, you and I are going in one and two. The deal stands the way it is I hope Idol. I don't intend on losing and I know you don't either. Personally Idol, my point to make in the Rumble is not to win this little bet of ours but it's to win the World title shot. The fun part is getting to throw _you_ over the top rope. Remember the deal peon, I gotta throw you over _alone_ and so do you. So word out to the other 28.....Idol's mine....back off! If not, then believe me, you'll have more then just me to answer to.... (Edwards looks confused) Edwards: What....What do you mean? Stanson: What? Did I say something? (Nevada giggles in the back) Stanson: IDOL, wipe that smile off your face. And if you can't...then just remember a couple weeks back on Mayhem....I'M THE ONE SMILING. Edwards: Anything else? Stanson: As for the others....watch your backs....there is always more to things then meets the eye. Live by it or die from it baby, cause in the end it's simple... Nevada: Victims...Aren't we All? Edwards: It's the return of the mindgames I think guys...back to you. =========================================================================== John Robertson: Up next we have the "Top Dog" Rick Styles and the "Legacy" Johnny Skiles going at it in a TKO match. Jack Anderson: The rules for this match are very simple, the only way you can win is to knock your opponent out for a ten count. Rick Wright: This could get good! Young ones, better send your folks to bed because this one is going to get ugly! _____ ___ ___ | ____( _ ) |_ _|-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | _| / _ \/\| | TKO MATCH | |__| (_> <| | "Top Dog" Rick Styles vs "Legacy" Johnny Skiles |_____\___/\/___|=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ---------------------> WRITER: Jawaad Mahmoood <--------------------- R.A. - This next contest, here at EGOS and ICONS is SET FOR ONE FALL!!! IT HAS A SIXTY MINUTE TIME LIMIT! R.A. - INTRODUCING FIRST!!! [ The Battlestar Galactica theme song blazes over the speakers as the Top Dog, RICK STYLES walks down the isle. His short brown hair is shimering in the spotlight, while he is wearing the normal in-ring attire, a pair of tights with "Top Dog" on them. Styles enters the ring to a chorus of boos, while clutching one of his arms.. ] Anderson - Huh? Why is he clutching..? R.A. - CURRENTLY IN THE RING, WEIGHING IN AT 235 POUNDS.. Robertson - He's taking away the microphone, what's wrong? Rick Styles - As you can see, I had a little accident last night in a last minute work-out. A weight dropped on my arm, breaking the foremuscle in my elbow. A pity, really, because I WAS so looking forward to snaping this Broken Record with the warped sense of reality in half! Alas, the doctor mentioned that my arm could have suffered even more damage, but luckily, I'm as young as I am so it should heal quite quickly. However, he also told me that I am forbidden to wrestle this match. [ The croud starts to boo, when suddenly Styles raises his arm in the air ] Rick Styles: So, I say f the doctors, let's do this anyways! It's time for the "Top Dog" to kick some never-will-be Broken Record ASS right here and now! [ Croud pops ] Rick Styles: But before we DO start, I just have one question for you, Johnny Skiles! With Chyna in your corner, are you supposed to be Hunter Hearst Helmsley or Justin Credible? Robertson - Uh oh.. Anderson - Rick Styles with his normal.. urm... candid commentary.. Now for another person who doesn't hide his emotions.. [ "Foxy Lady" by Jimi Hendrix starts to play over the PA system, and a mixed reaction as Luce the Terminator, a 6', 200+ lbs woman, with huge muscles, and a bodyguard like look comes out. She doesn't care about the audience and is extremely focused on what is going on, and protecting Skiles' back. ] R.A. Introducing, from New York City, representing Arrogant Youth, here is THE LEGACY JOHNNY SKILES!!! [ Skiles comes out on crutches, with a leg cast on his right leg, and a cast on his right arm. He is obviously in a lot of pain, and the crowd starts booing. Styles looks extremely angry as he sees that Skiles is not able to compete. ] [ Skiles gets a microphone from Luce, and is waiting on the ring apron. ] Skiles - Rick, Rick, I'm sorry but last week on Mayhem, I didn't know the first day, but I went to get some x-ray's done, and I am unable to compete, I have a broken arm, and a broken leg. Rick, if you didn't attack me on Mayhem, maybe this would not be the reality, but the fact is that I cannot wrestle, so this is what I have to say. You call off the match tonight, and when I'm all healed up, I'll give you a match against me. Rick I know you are all twisted, and screwed up inside but please man, I'd be on my knees if capable, but __PLEASE__ call off our match tonight, the Legacy doesn't want any of you to... ARGH!!!! Anderson - There it starts! Rick Styles punches Johnny Skiles right off to start the match! Rick Styles, grabs the arm, ARMBAR TAKEDOWN! Wright - Styles going straight after that arm! There doesn't appear to be anything wrong with Rick's arm! Robertson - Rick Styles picks up Skiles once more and in the lockup... MY GOD HE SMASHES THE CAST ON JOHNNY SKILES' HEAD! Anderson - And it's no holds barred, anything goes! Robertson - Rick Styles removes the cast.. Oh my! [ The cast is filled with some kind of metalic weights ] Wright - Well never say that Rick Styles isn't one to come prepared to the match.. Anderson - Rick Styles with Johnny Skiles, the Clothesline from behind, and Johnny is in trouble already.. Robertson - Until Skiles can take it to the sky, he'll be at a severe mismatch against the technical expertise of Rick Styles, who, let's face it, is one of the top superstars in the world today. Wright - Don't underestimate the ability of Johnny Skiles.. I mean, this guy has humiliated some of the top superstars in the world.. And he has one of the most painful holds in existance, in the Legacy Leglock. Anderson - Submissions don't matter today, it's all about getting that knockout! Styles now is picking up Johnny Skiles.. He has him set up, there it is, the swinging neck breaker! Robertson - Rick Styles is now with the leg drops across the back of the neck.. This is a smart move. You can pound on an arm or a leg all day, and the man might submit a hundred times; but you won't knock someone out by blows to an arm, even an injured arm.. Anderson - He has to keep the pressure up against Johnny Skiles.. We remind you ladies and gentlemen, that this match can go ANYWHERE in the building! Robertson - The referee is checking the situation very carefully, if this detoriates too much, he might stop the match.. Wright - That will be a total copout if Johnny Skiles was to lose the match because the referee stopped the match.. Robertson - Well what if Styles pounded Skiles to a bloody pulp, and left him in the ring? The referee and the doctors should have some kind of power to stop these matches.. Anderson - And Rick Styles lifts Skiles back up to his feet! Rick Styles now, looks like he's in total control, bounces Johnny into the ropes... Roberston - Skiles dives under the clothesline... It's the dropkick to the back of the head by Skiles! Wright - Beautiful! Check out the whiplash!! Anderson - And Styles spills over the top rope! Hey, watch out about Luce over there, she looks menacingly towards Styles! Robertson - Styles turns his glance over for a second to Luce and turns back towards the ring... Anderson - Johnny Skiles SLINGSHOTS through the second rope straight at Styles!!! Robertson - A beautiful combination of a slingshot clothesline and a football tackle as Skiles dumps Styles on the hard mat outside the ring! Wright - The match starts right here, both men are outside teh ring! Anderson - Johnny Skiles takes Rick Styles and throws him into the aisle that leads back to the dressing room! Styles back to his feet, Skiles charges in.. Robertson - Styles with the beautiful back body drop! Anderson - Oh no.. Johnny Skiles landed back first onto the steel railing! He might be out here! Wright - Then where's the ref?? Robertson - The ref appears to be in no hurry to get there, he seems to be jawing with Luce! Wright - And there you go, Luce the Terminator is paying dividends right there! Anderson - Styles quickly realizing that the ref isn't coming anytime soon! He isn't going to waste time, he throws Skiles over into the crowd! Robertson - Skiles landed on some fan! The fan refused to move! Wright - Stupid punk, he crumpled like a cheap Japanese car! Robertson - Medical personnel attending the fan while Styles continues to pummel on top of Skiles! Styles throws Skiles into the aisle between rows 71A and 71B! This is going to get ugly really quick! Wright - Uh oh.. What the hell is going on in the ring!??! [ The camera quickly pans to the ring. Some guy who is naked except for his underwear, with a bruised eye is running into the ring from the crowd. He is attacking the referee!] Anderson - Some fan has decided to get himself a free ticket to jail! Robertson - Meanwhile back at the action, Rick Styles, the Top Dog as it were, taking Johnny Skiles and draging him to the top of Row 72! Anderson - It looks like he wants to take this battle into the Concession ring! Robertson - Styles is setting up Skiles on top of a steel railing! Skiles is hanging by his back on the railing, and Styles BLASTS HIM WITH A DECAPITATING LEG DROP ACROSS THE NECK! Anderson - Skiles will have problems breathing now, as Styles has him at the top of the row! Hey he is climbing to the next column above them! Wright - That's an eight foot drop, he's clutching some of the railing and the concrete to get there! Robertson - What is styles going to do!?! He's going for a splas.. Wright - OUCH!! Robertson - Skiles with the two boots to the stomach of Styles! Skiles quickly darting to the next row, same path as Styles! Johnny.. What is he saying?!? Skiles - THIS IS HOW YOU DO A LEG DROP OLD TIMER! Anderson - JOHNNY SKILES WITH A THREE-SIXTY LEG DROP OFF AN EIGHT FOOT DROP, ACROSS THE NECK OF RICK STYLES! Wright - That ain't a three sixty legdrop, that's the LSD Legdrop! Robertson - Excuse me? Wright - It's the LSD Legdrop, 'cause anyone who would be willing to do that has to be high on something! Anderson - Skiles has just taken control of the match with that devistating manoever..! Skiles picks up Rick Styles and throws him into the door.. Here comes Luce the Terminator! Wright - Oh man, what is she going to do?! Anderson - Luce tosses something to Skiles! Skiles puts on.. What the heck is that?! Robertson - Some sort of glove, I have no idea where it is from.. Wright - Knowing Johnny Skiles, it's as loaded as I am. Anderson - Skiles picks up Styles and PUNCHES him straight in the nose! Styles stumbles backwards and his head bounces off the concrete pillar behind him! Robertson - Children, turn around, Skiles has just busted Styles' head open! Wright - Oh great, knowing the people here, Styles will be lucky not to get AIDS from all these disgusting degenerate animals which inhabit New York and MSG! Robertson - Oh God.. Anderson - Skiles now is draging Styles over to the hot dog stand! Oh no, not this! Wright - This is beautiful! Roberston - SKILES IS RUBBING HOT MUSTARD INTO THE BUSTED FOREHEAD OF STYLES! Anderson - My God, Styles is going to be in intense pain for a long time, as Skiles now is grabbing Styles! He points Styles to the Tee-Shirt stand! Wright - No Johnny! If you damage the Tee-Shirts, Ishikawa and Jurkschat are going to have your head! They get all the profits! Your career will be over! Robertson - Styles is bleeding all over a Johnny Skiles tee shirt! Johnny Skiles is... Hey this is sick, he's autographing it and giving it to a fan! [ Camera pans to the shirt which says "To my greatest fan.. (blah blah)"] Anderson - This is a mistake, he's wasting precious seconds with the fan, he should be trying to knock off Styles, who we know is one of the toughest wrestlers around! Robertson - The referee has finally caught up with the action.. Oh and for all you who care, the streaker was thrown out of the building.. Anderson - He seemed a little familiar actually.. Wright - Yeah sure, you met him at the gay bar yesterday? Robertson - Ouch.. Meanwhile, at the action, the ref is laying the ten count... He's up to three, but Skiles won't let it end right here! Skiles takes up Styles.. Skiles is setting up for the piledriver on one of the chairs! Wright - You see the fans gathering around the scene, they should stay back, Skiles and Styles won't care about using them as human shields! Robertson - Skiles has Styles set up! Blood is driping onto the chair from Styles' exposed head! Will this finally end the match!? Anderson - SKILES.... NO IT'S THE REVERSAL!! STYLES BACK BODY DROPS SKILES OFF THE CHAIR ONTO THE TABLE! Wright - The table didn't crack even! It's a hardwood table, it can't crack! Anderson - What is Styles doing!? [ Shows Styles running up the escalator to the second floor. ] Wright - Man what a coward, running away like the dog he is.. Robertson - Skiles is running right after him! Skiles is running up the escalator.. HEY WAIT!!!! [ Skiles runs neck first into some sort of mop handle. The camera moves and you see the Janitor lying on the floor, and Johnny Skiles getting SHREADED while rolling down the jagged edges of the escalator! ] Wright - This match is too much for TV! Anderson - Many people called into the IWF/WOW headquarters after this match was signed, we knew this would happen, there is just so much mutual dislike between both men.. There was even a petition sent to IWF/WOW HQ trying to stop this match! Robertson - As Styles runs down the escalator, we see Luce the Terminator down trying to help out Johnny Skiles, who is torn up all over his body! Skiles gets back to his feet... STYLES JUMPS OFF THE ESCALATOR AND CLOTHESLINES SKILES TO THE HARD GROUND! Anderson - And you can see both men, bloody messes, on the floor, in front of the entrance to Madison Square Gardens.. Hey wait.. Wright - Oh great.. [ The camera pans to the glass door between the wrestlers, crowd and the outside. The same streaker as before is out there bashing on the door. ] Anderson - Yes ladies and gentlemen, you can see the extent people will go through so as to get onto IWF/WOW TV.. Robertson - Wasn't he escorted away?! The referee is down there, and Styles is preparing to end the match right now! Styles said he'd end this match with style, no pun intended... He's picking up Skiles... Oh man, Luce from behind with a kick to the back! Anderson - Styles can't lose concentration on SKiles because Skiles can pull a move out of anywhere! But if he loses concentration on Luce the Terminator, she'll pull something like that! Robertson - The referee is shouting at Luce the Terminator, as Skiles and Styles are both on their feet.. Styles is in control as he hits Johnny in the face with the back of his hand! Wright - Johnny Skiles is showing some preserverence staying in the match against a vicious fighter like Styles for so long.. Styles now is set to lock in some kind of hold I don't know what! Roberston - Styles is setting up Skiles, who is now standing in front of the table! Skiles is dazed, he's confused by a fury of punches from Styles! Styles is moving back about three or four feet! Anderson - Oh no he's.. [ A sick disgusting "Crack" sound is heard, as Johnny's back arches WAY over, at almost 90 degrees. Skiles collapses on the ground. Styles is standing watching Skiles with a sick grin, and he collapses to the ground.] Robertson - The match is over! He must've cracked Skiles' back! Rick Styles is putting one foot on the chest of Skiles as the referee makes the count! 1!!!!!!!!! 2!!!!!!!!!!! 3!!!!!!!!!!! 4!!!!!!!!!!! 5!!!!!!!! . . . . 6!!!!!!!!! . . . . 7!!!!!!!!!! 8!!!!!!!!!!!... Wright - HEY SKILES HAS THE LEGS OF STYLES! Anderson - SKILES IS STILL IN THIS! SKILES WITH THE LOW BLOW!!!! RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE REF!! Robertson - In any other place that woul dbe a DQ.. But this is NO HOLDS BARRED!! Anderson - Skiles has Styles! Skiles WITH A MODIFIED SLINGSHOT!! Roberston - He did the Slignshot, but he didn't let go! Styles hits face first into the ground!! SKILES IS SIGNALING!!! Wright - SKILES HAS PUT ON THE LEGACY LEGLOCK!!!!!! Robertson - There are no Submissions! BUT JOHNNY SKILES DOESN'T CARE, LOOK AT HIM!! [ The camera zooms ot the face of Skiles as he screams out profanaties. His eyes are clenched shut while the blood and sweat intermingle on his face ] Robertson - Perhaps, if this was a normal match, the match would be over.. Anderson - Yes but if it was a normal match, Skiles would hav ebeen DQ'd for that vicious low blow! And Before that, for Luce's interference! Wright - Skiles doesn't care, he wants Styles to squeal! But look at Styles!! [ The camera zooms at Style's bloody Red and yellow mess, as he is shouting, but not tapping out or giving up! ] Robertson - Both men are showing exceptional Resolve! Styles and Skiles bo.. Hey what is going on!? [ Lady Veronica is coming to the back, shoving her way though the fans.. She pushes Luce from behind! ] Wright - What is it, is she trying to commit Suicide?! [ The referee scampers over to seperate the two of them. Luce pushes away Lady Vernoica, while the ref tries to keep her away! ] Anderson - Hey wait! It's Alex Martinez!! HE HAS HANDCUFFS! HE'S HANDCUFFING LUCE TO THE ESCALATOR! Robertson - Martinez, the ally of Rick Styles has handcuffed Luce to the Escalator railing! The Referee is trying to do something about it, but Martinez is getting into the area behind Skiles! Martinez with the BIG CLOTHESLINE TO THE BACK OF SKILES'S HEAD! Anderson - The match is now pretty mcuh over, we see Martinez and Styles giving Skiles a few kicks and blows! Styles is moving over to the corner.. Martinez is taking a chair.... [WAACCCCCCK!!!!!!] Anderson - He got him good with the chair! Robertson - He's going to do it again! Anderson - He.. OH MY GOD! [WAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!] Robertson - IT'S CAR III FROM ARROGENT YOUTH!!! HE JUST SMASHED INTO MARTINEZ FROM BEHIND!! Martinez turns around and is brawling with him.. HERE COMES THE OTHER MEMBERS! Wright - It's a Family mugging! Anderson - Everyone's at the fight.. Except Styles and Skiles!! Styles is dragging away Skiles' limp body, he wants to end this in the ring! Robertson - Thankfully, it will end, Ladies and Gentlemen, this has been a brutal match, both men are viciously cut open, but it seems that Styles has held up better this match all the way through! Wright - Styles finally has Skiles in the Center of the ring.. He's just waiting for the referee! Robertson - The Referee is finally coming down the aisle... he isn't in any rush either, he's probably dazed from all the fighting behind the scenes! Anderson - The Referee is getting into the ring! It's the count, Styles has his foot on Skiles' chest! 1!......................2!!!!! Wright - What's with the slow count? Robertson - The Referee was in a major fight backscene, he probably got a punch or two to the head.. The count contiunes!! It's reached Seven..... Styles is just standing there with a vicious smile on his face, as if he's won it all! Anderson - Eight! .. Nine!... SKILES GETS UP!! Wright - What the hell? The referee was incredibly slow! Anderson - I have to agree! Robertson - Styles is incredible angry! He is demanding the referee speed up his counts! The referee looks tired dazed and confused, I guess it's the backstage fighting! Anderson - And... Hey wait a minute... We have a camera outside! [ Camera is on the outside. The Streaker is waving some kind of ID around] Streaker - I'M THE REFEREE FOR THE MATCH YOU IDIOT!!! SHAWN ROBERTS ATTACKED ME AND LEFT ME IN THE DUMPSTER! Guard - Yeah right old man, and my mother was the Fabulous Mool.... [Takes a look at the ID].. Oh s***! Anderson - You're telling me?!?! Robertson - The Referee inside is Shawn Roberts!! No wonder Roberts didn't show up at the fight!! Wright - Now we don't know that, maybe the referee got into a shoving match with Roberts, showing him some 'tude, and.. Anderson - Styles pushes Shawn Roberts.. Styles has no idea it's him! Robertson - Shawn Roberts doesn't know that we know! Meanwhile SKILES FROM BEHIND! THE CORKSCREW DDT!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Crowd goes nuts, at the Corkscrew DDT!] Wright - ROBERTS IS LAYING A FAST COUNT!!!! SKILES HAS WON THE MATCH!! Robertson - JOHNNY SKILES HAS BEATEN "TOP DOG" RICK STYLES!! DINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDINGD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Crowd is in total shock] R.A - LADIES AND GENTLE.. [Chris Jurkschat is coming down the aisle with the guy in his underwear. He talks to the Ring Announcer.] R.A. - LADIES AND GENTLEMEN; the referee assigned was not refereeing this match; as such, THE MATCH WILL BE RESTARTED!! [Crowd pops] DINGDINGDING!! Wright - What just happened?! Anderson - President Chris Jurkchat has restarted the match! Robertson - This makes for a strange scene. Two wrestlers, bloodied and confused in the center of the ring, being ref'd by a nearly naked man? Anderson - It doesn't matter! Styles is back to his feet and is pounding on Skiles! Skiles who thought he had won the match through his backroom chicanery! Styles is fighting back!! Meanwhile Alex Martinez, Luce the Terminator, and everyone even slightly related to this match has been thrown out of the arena!! Robertson - It's just two men who hate each other trading blows in the ring! Skiles iwth the age advantage, Styles with the Experience advantage! Which will prevail!? Wright - Johnny Skiles is WHIPPED into the ropes! STYLES WITH THE RELEASED GERMAN SUPLEX!!! Robertson - Skiles is not moving on the ground! The ref with the count! 1!!!!!!!!! 2!!!!!!!!!!! 3!!!!!!!!!!!! 4!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anderson - Skiles is getting to his feet! Styles leaps back at the attack! He runs in with the clothesline, which is ducked! Skiles with the boot to the midsection!! THE POWERBOMB ON THE CORNER TURNBUCKLE!!!! Wright - That'll end the match!! Robertson - The ref is laying down the count!!! 1!!!!!!!!!! 2!!!!!!!!!!! 3!!!!!!!!!!!! 4!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anderson - Styles heroically gets back to his feet! He won't let Skiles take the match! Robertson - Styles and Skiles have both shown utter resolve! But Styles has that mustard in his wound, Skiles all the salt from the sweat dripping from his hair, who will get the win!? Wright - It's up to dumb luck! Anderson - Styles whips Skiles into the ropes... THE SUPERKICK! No, he didn't get him good, it was only to the chest, the time factor is wearing down both men! Wright - It doesn't matter, Skiles is out of breath in the corner! Robertson - Styles is going to.. TRIPKICK FOLLOWED UP BY THE STF SUBMISSION! Wright- HE'S SQUEEZING THE LIFE OUT OF JOHNNY SKILES! Robertson - The STF Submission Hold, developed by Masahiro Chono! He has it synched in, and now it's Skiles' turn to scream like a Banshee! Anderson - But Skiles won't tap out, even though it wouldn't count! He refuses even to let his arm hit the match! Just like Styles, his hatred is so great, he won't even give him that moral victory! Robertson - Skiles is drifting to the ropes, but Styles won't let this hold go! He's keeping it on for all he can! He will not allow Johnny Skiles to get away with his impugnance! Anderson - The wrath of Styles, he will snap the neck of Johnny Skiles, he is arching so far back! Wright - Skiles has reached the ropes!! Robertson - Styles knows and lets go of the hold, but Skiles is hurt guys, the blood is mixed with the mat rubber, it's turning a greenish colour instead of its normal blue! Anderson - Skiles is dragged to the top rope! Styles is going to hit the Superbomb!! Robertson - One of the most spectacular moves in pro-wrestling; only fitting that it ends this match!! Wright - He'd better do it quickly! Skiles has managed to come back after some massive beatings in this match.. Anderson - Styles has him set up... He.. NO WAIT.. SKILES WITH THE FIST TO THE FACE! STYLES WITH A PUNCH BACK! SKILES AND STYLES PUNCHING EACH OTHER ON THE TOP ROPE!! Robertson - SKILES WITH THE SUPERPLEX TO THE OUTSIDE!! Wright - But look at Skiles! That took all he had left, he's lying flat in the ring on his stomach! Robertson - The Ref refuses to count both men out, he has strict orders that someone has to win this match! Anderson - Skiles tumbles into the ring, but on the outside.. Hey.. It's. IT'S WHUZO!!! Robertson- Whuzo is standing out there ridiculing Rick Styles! These two have a history, they hate each other like nothing else! Anderson - Whuzo is standing behind the restraining barrier, while the referee makes sure he doesn't interfere! But Styles is inching to his feet, shouting at Whuzo!! Where did Johnny Skiles disapear to!? Robertson - Skiles is dismantling the ring barrier!! He's throwing one portion of it into the ring! [Scene zooms to the 1 meter by 0.5 meter ring barrier inside the ring] Wright - He's going to end this now! It's a big risk, both he or Styles could use that barrier! If Whuzo wasn't shouting at Styles, Skiles wouldn't have the chance to do it! Anderson - Styles turns around, and Skiles gives him the finger! Styles goes into the ring and hits Skiles in the pit of the stomach!! Robertson - POWERBOMB COMING UP!!!!!!! Wright - ANOTHER PAGE OUT OF MY BOOK! Anderson - STYLES WITH THE POWER.. NOOOOO!!!!! SKILES WITH THE FRANKENSTEINER ONTO THE STEEL RAILING!! Wright - He has a possible knockout!! Robertson - Skiles is running to the outside!! He is throwing in the Timer's ringtable!! He's getting back into the ring! Wright - Styles is back up to! DDT INTO THE RAILING! Anderson - Whuzo is getting pissed off! He PUNCHES THE REFEREE IN THE FACE!! THE REFEREE HITS THE MAT! Robertson - But.. Skiles is out! Wright - Styles saw that! He throws the ref into the ring and is running at Whuzzo! He punches him in the face!! Anderson - Security is holding these two gladiators apart! Robertson - Skiles is getting precious time!! Wright - The ref is laying the count on Skiles! But Skiles just had about twenty seconds to lie flat on the mat! Robertson - one! two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! Eight! Nine! . . . SKILES GETS UP!! Anderson - WHAT CAN POSSIBLY END THIS MATCH!? Robertson - Maybe this can!! Styles is in the ring and... he is SHOLDERBLOCKED in the midsection!!!! JOHNNY SKILES HAS HIM IN TEH DOUBLE UNDERHOOK POSITION!!! JOHNNY SKILES WITH THE TIGER DRIVER '91 THROUGH THE TABLE... AND ONTO THE RING BARRIER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wright - OH MY GOD!!!! Anderson - SKILES IS STANDIN GUP BY HOLDING THE ROPES!! HE IS BUSTED OPEN!! BUT HE HIT THE MOVE!! Wright - THE REF IS COUNTING! ONE!!! TWO!!! THREE!!! FOUR!!!! FIVE!!!! SIX!!!! SEVEN!!!!! EIGHT!!!!!! NINE!!!!!!!!!!!!! TENNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDINGDING [Crowd erupts into applause, but not for Skiles, or Styles, but for both men, because they just took a hell of a beating.] Robertson - JOHNNY SKILES HAS WON THE MATCH!!! Anderson - HE WON IT WITH THE TIGER '91!! [The replay is being shown as two strechers come out for both men. Skiles puts him into a Tiger BOmb / Pearl River Plunge position, but drives Styles head first through the table and onto the Ring Barrier piece. The ref turned around and made the 10 count] Wright - You can say Johnny Skiles Won.. But all I can say is that both men lost! They are bloody messes, and both require assistance to leave the ring area! Anderson - You're right... It was Luck at the end! And.. Oh wait look at this.. [Whuzo laughs at Styles who is being helped out. Styles pushes away the person trying to help him, and struggles to move by himself. Whuzzo spits in his direction (The spittle splatters against the ground in front of Styles, it doesn't hit him) and walks away] Robertson - As much as it was Skiles luck, it was that man, he gave Skiles the extra time he needed to set up that DEVISTATING Tiger '91 through the table onto the barrier.. Anderson - Well people called him an underdog coming into this match.. But Johnny Skiles has managed to back up his words.. As we go to the official Announcement.. R.A. - LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!! THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH... Anderson - The applause for both men is too loud, the Ring Announcer can still barely announce! R.A. - THE WINNER AT 19:53 OF THIS SPECIAL NO HOLDS BARRED KNOCKOUT MATCH IS.. JOHNNY SKILES!!!! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WINNER: Johnny Skiles =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Anderson - People say that Skiles is the winner. But Styles showed so much grit, you have to wonder, if Whuzo hadn't come down, would he have lost? Robertson - But didn't Skiles show the same resolve? Give both men credit tonight fans.. They gave a show that will leave them both aching for weeks on end. Anderson - As Shawn Roberts comes out to help his partner to the ring... Along with Alex Martinez, who'se trying to help the Top Dog back to the lockerroom. While we're waiting for our next match lets go to a man who will be taking part in the Independence Day Rumble later tonight, Harold Huge. =========================================================================== [Scene fades in the locker rooms. Anthony Edwards is beside a really fat man, Harold Huge and behind him, you can see the rest of the Freak Show, and also Ike, the Owner of the Midway. Edwards start to talk.] [Anthony Edwards] So, you'll represent the Midway Freak Show in the ID4 Rumble. Why did Ike chose you... Or perhaps I should ask Ike himself? [Ike, the Owner of the Midway] LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!! I CHOSE THIS MAN TO REPRESENT MY GROUP OF FREAKS FOR THE SIMPLE REASON THAT HE IS THE BIGGEST PROFESSIONNAL FATMAN ALIVE! [Harold Huge] Ya know, I'm da fattest man in da eye-dubbayu-eff-dubbayu-oh-dubbayu and ya shall know dat who 'can push da fattest guy. I'mean dat I'm four hundreds forty pounds, ya know, and I'm completely impossible to push over da top rope, ya know. [Lottie the Log Woman] Harold's fat means gold in a battle royale! [Anthony Edwards] So, you are here just because, you are fat? [Wormboy] Damn, sucker, idiot, moron, pathetic screwball, didn't you listen, bummer, for christ's sake did you listen to what the fuckin'fat man had to say, dammit? [Anthony Edwards] I apologize for this language... [Ike, the Owner of the Midway] LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... I PERSONALLY FEEL THAT EVERYBODY HAS A TALENT THAT HE MUST USE PROPERLY AND IN PROPER SITUATION. IN THAT CASE, HAROLD'S TALENT IS THAT HE CAN BE FATTER THAN ANYBODY ELSE IN THIS ORGANIZATION!!! [Anthony Edwards] You are crazy. [Ted the Maniac] Heyy.... Mrr..r Eeeeddddddwwwwards... Havvv...Havve yyyou sssen my white mmouse Ttedd Jr. II...? [Lottie the Log Woman] Ted!!! Don't ask that to Mr. Edwards. He's just here to listen to what Mr. Huge has to say. [Harry the Head] Yessir! Sir! [Anthony Edwards] So, Harold, you trained hard for the bout? [Harold Huge] Ya bet, ya know.. I trained hard for dat match. I ate alot and I'm fatter than I'll always be, ya know. [Ike, the Owner of the Midway] LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. ALL WILL BE DESTROYED BY THE FATMAN!!!! [Lottie the Log Woman] Everybody fears the fatboy. [Wolfgang Wolfmann] ARGHHH!!! URRR!!! OMMMM!!! AHHGHGHGG!!! [Anthony Edwards] What did he said? [Harold Huge] He said, ya know, dat dis interview is finish'd, ya know. Ya can continue to talk to Jelly Jack, if ya want. [All the freak show members leave, except for a giant bowl with some liquid and a boneless boy in it.] [Jelly Jack] ... [Anthony Edwards] NOOO!!!!! NOT AGAIN!!!! THESE FREAKS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! [Jelly Jack] ... [Anthony Edwards] I'd guess this interview is finished. [Jelly Jack] ... [Edwards leave the area.] [Jelly Jack] ... [The cameraman gets bored and the screen slowly fades to black.] =========================================================================== John Robertson: Well, Anthony Edwards really had some problems with those guys. Rick Wright: You can say that again. Jack Anderson: They are still cleaning up the ring so lets go to Anthony Edwards again who is now backstage in the locker room with Robert d'Artois. =========================================================================== [The scene is in the locker rooms. Anthony Edwards is beside Robert d'Artois, who is alone in a corner of the room.] [Anthony Edwards] So, Mr. d'Artois, what are your toughts about entering the ID4 Rumble tonight against 29 very capable opponents. [Robert d'Artois] Toughts? You ask me for toughts... What can I say without repeating myself, and besides, the IWF/WOW people can't understand my words... Or they just don't wish to understand them... But I know of one language that they can understand... Pain... Pain is universal... Instead of saying how much I'll be a threat, how much I'll destroy everybody in my path in that very event... I'll tell you simply that I will speak the good word of Pain. I don't think anything about them... They all ignore me... They all hate me... And I don't wish anything more from them... I'm used to it. [Anthony Edwards] You think you will be able to get the World Title in this organization, after almost two years of vain tentatives? [Robert d'Artois] I can't be positive about that... I want the title. That's true. I want nothing more than this little pathetic piece of trash around my weist... Nothing more, and nothing less... Will I get it? That is another story... I've been used, I've been robbed, I've been screwed more than anybody in this industry... I've no credibility left... I'm nothing... Shall I win tonight, it'll come as a big upset. I know I could win... Will I do it? Who knows... [Anthony Edwards] Last year, when I interviewed you, you were bragging about how much good you were, and how much your competitors were bad... It's kinda funny that you had a so drastic attitude change... [Robert d'Artois] Drastic? Fast...? As far as I'm concerned, I don't care about what you, or others may think... You are entitled to your opinions... I don't care. I just care about my revenge... I just care about the modern apocalypse that will be brought in the IWF/WOW someboday... I just care about the reign of terror and hate that I will set upon when I have finally the chance to get my hands on the gold... And when all will be done, I will have destroyed the federation that I once built... [d'Artois leaves the room.] [Anthony Edwards] That conclusion may sound rather silly, or out of place, but you can just say that the guy wants to win... [Screen fades to black.] =========================================================================== John Robertson: Up next is the World Tag Team titles match, however Alex Extreme is standing by with some quick comments. Alex, what do you feel are your chances of winning with Magnus Colby tonight against the Killing Machines? Alex Extreme: All right, all right, all right Mr. Excitement has been a little...okay a lot preoccupied by events elsewhere but tonight, Alex Extreme is gonna show the world why he's the best. Alex Extreme: Ya see, not only am I gonna team my boy the Money Man Magnus Colby and defend the IWF/WOW Tag titles tonight, but as of this moment yours truly is gonna step into the ring with the all the deadbeats and make sure that things happen the right way during that battle royal whether I'm there as a particpant or there as an outsider to plat spoiler it doesn't matter. Either way Mr. Excitement knows who should win that battle royal and one way or another I'm gonna make sure it happens that way. Now if y'all will excuse me 'cause some of us are about to defend what's rightfully ours... (Extreme walks off and the camera fades back to ringside...) _____ ___ ___ | ____( _ ) |_ _|-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | _| / _ \/\| | WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH | |__| (_> <| | Dynamic Duo vs Killing Machines |_____\___/\/___|=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------> WRITER: Jon Idell <------------------------ John Robertson: Up next, we have a great match for our fans tonight! As Killing Machines challenge Dyanmic Duo for the IWF/WoW World Tag Team Titles! Jack Anderson: It sure is going to be great! Killing Machines are not as known as Dyanmic Duo though. Killing Machines have paid their dues for this title shot, and trust me when I say this. Killing Machines are coming home with something around their wasits! Rick Thomas: Oh - What? Red marks from being beaten down? Killing Machines are a HORRIBLE tag team! They don't function. They don't know what "1 + 1" is....they are just a disgrace! Jack Anderson: And who made you the proffesor of IWF/WoW? Rick Thomas: Um..._I_ did! John Robertson: It figures. Jack Anderson: It looks like we are ready to get this match underway! Folks, buckle your seatbelts because this match is gonna deliver one wild match! You always know that when Killing Machines are in the ring! Rick Thomas: Yeah..they may kill themselves ,and don't want the people to take the dead bodies home! John Robertson: Um...WHATEVER! Ring Announcer: The following contest is a tag team match set for one-fall and the IWF/WoW World Tag Team Titles are on the line! Introducing first, the challengers, lead to the ring by Jawaad Mahmood, hailing from New York, New York; weighing in at a combined weight of five-hundred and sixty pounds, Overkill and Demolisher, together known as the KKIIIIIIILLLLLINNNGG MACCCCHHHHHIIIINNNNNEEEEEESSSSSS!!!! ["Enter Sandman" by Metallica plays. Both wear black pants, boots, and gloves. They wear black shades and black leather jackets to the ring. Overkill is shaved bald and has a brown goatee and mustache. Demolisher has black spiked hair and a beard.] John Robertson: Look at them! They _WANT_ to win tonight! Rick Wright: Win what? Pie-eating contest? The whitest boy in harlem? What? John Robertson: No..you don't get it Rick! Jack Anderson: John, don't try to fight him. Here comes the IWF/WoW World Tag Team Champions, Dynamic Duo! Ring Announer: And their opponents are the current IWF/WoW World Tag Team Champions!!! Hailing from Chicago, Illinois; weighing in at two-hundred and thirty pounds, "Mr. Exictement" ALLLEXXX EXXXXXXTTTTTTTTRRREEEEEMMMMMEEEE!! And his partner, hailing from Niles, Illinois; weighing in at a clean three-hundred pounds, MAAAAAAAAAAGNNNNNNNNNNUUUUUUSSSSSS COOOOOOOOLLLLBBBYYY!!!! At a combined weight of five-hundred and thiry pounds; together they are the IWF/WoW World Tag Team Champions, DYYYYYYYYYNNNNNNNNAAAAAAMIIIIIIIICCCCCCC DUUUUUUUUUUOOOOOOOOOO!!!! ["Money Talks" by AC/DC begins to play. Extreme has long black stingy hair and long black tights with "Extreme" written on the left legs in neon pink. Wears black and neon light blue boots with "the Extreme One" in hot pink, a black suit jacket with "Mr. Excitement" in neon blue written on back and Ray Ban Wafer shades with neon blue and pink mixed in. Then Magnus Colby follows him out, he is a larger well built man with short brown hair wearing black boots and tights.] DING DING DING Rick Wright: HEY! He is wearing is the same Ray-Bans I have at home! Jack Anderson: And that makes you cool? Rick Wright: No. It makes them cool! Hahaha! John Robertson: Oh - Boy. Anyways, there is the bell to begin the match. Colby and Extreme are discussing who is going to go in the ring first. While Jawaad Mahmood has sent Overkill to start the match. Jack Anderson: Extreme is going start the match against Overkill. It wasn't too long ago, Overkill defeated Extreme in singles action. But _I_ want to see the two three-hundred pounders go at it! Yes, both Demolisher _and_ Colby weigh three-hundred pounds, that's going to be intresting! John Robertson: And here's a look up! And....Overkill will have the advantage and pushes Extreme into Dynamic Duo's corner! Rick Wright: WAIT! That's no fair! He's using his blubber to his advantage! IS that legal? Jack Anderson: Sure is. Rick Wright: Dang! John Robertson: Overkill is pounding on Extreme with boots! Colby slaps Extreme's shoulders, and Overkill doesn't see it! Colby goes behind Overkill! OVERKILL TURNS AROUND A HUGE GORILLA PRESS!!! Jack Anderson: There is Colby's strength coming into factor! Overkill gets up, and Colby IS SETTING HIM FOR A VERITCAL SUPLEX! John Robertson: NO! OVERKILL BLOCKED IT!!! He reverses it into a SMALL PACKAGE!!! ONE ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... TWO ... ... ... ... KICKOUT! John Robertson: Rick, you sweating it out over there. Rick Wright: No way! John Robertson: Overkill gets up first, and whips Colby into Killing Machine's corner ,and Overkill runs at Colby, and....A DROPKICK IN HIS OWN CORNER!! NO!! COLBY MOVED! OVERKILL MIGHT HAVE HURT HIS HEAD!!! Rick Wright: Oh..does he some asprin? Hahaha! Jack Anderson: Colby is up, and here comes a powerbomb!!! NO! OVERKILL REVERSES IT WITH A FRANKENSTENIER!!! Rick Wright: NO! NO! NO! NO! Overkill taged in Demolisher, this is not fair!!! John Robertson: You don't like legal tags? Rick Wright: No! I don't like him! He's so ugly! John Robertson: Demolisher is kicking Colby with some heavy boots to the face. Demolisher picks up Colby to his feet, and thorws him back into his own corner! Demolisher takes COLBY'S HEAD AND IS DOING TURNBUCKLE SMASHES! 1! 2! 3! 4! 5! 6! 7! 8! 9! 10! Jack Anderson: Look at this! Demolisher is taking Colby to the next corner! Hahaha! 1! 2! 3! 4! 5! 6! 7! 8! 9! 10! Rick Wright: Is he sick? He is doing in Colby's corner! 1! 2! 3! 4! 5! John Robertson: Extreme slaps Colby on the shoulders and STARTS TO POUND ON DEMOLISHER WHO REFUSES TO STOP THESE TURNBUKLE SMASHES. DEMOLISHER STOPS, AND GRABS EXTREME BY HIS HEAD AND THROWS HIM IN THE RING AND DOES SOME TURNBUCKLE SMASHES!!! 1! 2! 3! 4! 5! 6! 7! 8! 9! 10! Jack Anderson: The crowd is loving it. Extreme is hurt! Demolisher brings Extreme to his corner and tags in Overkill. Overkill and Demolisher both whip Extreme, and HERE COMES A DOUBLE TEAM BACK BODY DROP! WAIT!! EXTREME REVERSES IT IN TO A DOUBLE DDT!!! NO!! KILLING MACHINES RE-REVERSES IT INTO A DOUBLE TEAM SPINEBUSTER!!! Here's the cover by Overkill! ONE ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... TWO ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... THRE...NO! Jack Anderson: Colby breaks the count! What timing! I don't think Extreme was getting up from that last hit! Overkill on the attack again! Overkill whips Extreme, and here comes a LARIAT!! Rick Wright: Whiff! Hahaha! He misses that Lariat SO bad!! John Roberson: Overkill turns around, DROPKICK BY EXTREME! EXTREME WITH A HALF BOSTON CRAB! Jack Anderson: Extreme is using to take a rest. It doesn't last long because Overkill has reached the ropes. Extreme tags in Colby, and comes a double team move! Colby with a boot in the mid-section, and HERE COMES A DOUBLE RUSSIAN-SIDE LEGSWEEP!!! John Robertson: Colby tags Extreme back in. Colby puts Overkill in a boston CRAB AND EXTREME WITH A TOP ROPE LEG DROP! THAT'S GOTTA HURT! EXTREME WITH A PIN!!! ONE... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... TWO... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... THREE!! Jack Anderson: NO! WAIT! Overkill got his leg on the bottom rope, and the ref saw it! Overkill MUST be hurt badly! Extreme tags Colby back in! John Robertson: COLBY POWERBOMBS OVERKILL! IT'S OVER!!! DEMOLISHER IS SLAPPING THE TURNBUCKLE AND THE CROWD IS CHANTING "OVER - KILL!"! COLBY PICKS UP OVERKILL ONE MORE TIME! COLBY WHIPS OVERKILL AND MISSES WITH A LARIAT!! OVERKILL COMES BACK AND OVERKILL AND COLBY HIT EACH OTHER WITH A DOUBLE LARIAT! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN! Rick Wright: Stop screaming! Jack Anderson: Overkill isn't moving! And Colby is inching towards Extreme! Here comes the "Over - Kill" chant again! Overkill is like motionless in the middle of the ring! Rick Wright: YES! EXTREME IS IN THE RING! John Robertson: Now, you stop screaming! Extreme picks Overkill and a MILLION DOLLAR DREAM SLEEPER! It's also known as a Cobra Clutch. It's over! There is no way of Overkill getting out of this move! Jack Anderson: Also, Overkill has been in that ring, well over ten minutes straight now! He isn't used to this kind of damage, he NEEDS a tag. [Crowd begins an "OVER - KILL" chant again.] Rick Wright: Tell the fans to SHUT UP! I can't think! Jack Anderson: The ref is going to raise Overkill's arm three times... ONE... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... TWO... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... THRE - WAIT!! Rick Wright: NO! It's can't be happening! John Robertson: Overkill IS still alive! It looks like Extreme is choking now! Extreme releases the hold. Extreme bounces off the ropes, and here's a legdrop! Here's a pin! ONE... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... TWO... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... THR - NO! Rick Wright: How MANY more times can Overkill do this? Jack Anderson: I don't know. Extreme is starting to get fustrated! He can't put Overkill away! Extreme tags in Colby. Extreme goes to the top rope. John Robertson: WHAT A MOVE! A DOUBLE TEAM MOVE! COLBY POWERBOMBED OVERKILL AND WHILE IN MID-AIR EXTREME DID A LEG DROP! IT'S OVER! OVERKILL IS OUT COLD!!! COLBY PINS OVERKILL!!! ONE... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... TWO... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... THREE! Jack Anderson: NO! WHAT!? John Robertson: Colby had the match won, but got up before the ref could get to the three count! Rick Wright: Who is that? John Robertson: NO!!! WHAT ARE THEY DOING HERE!!!!?? Jack Anderson: Colby stopped the pin because he saw... Rick Wright: Woah...who are they? John Robertson: I don't understand! We have seen them before..._BUT_ what are they doing here now!? Rick Wright: JOHN, WHO ARE THEY!? John Robertson: That's UEW's FORMER ULTIMATE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS, CIRCLE OF DEATH! Marcus "The Misery Machine"Manson and Johnathan "The High Roller$$" Regnigh! What are they doing here? Rick Wright: THEY HAVE THE IWF/WoW WORLD TAG TEAM TITLES IN THEIR HANDS! Hahaha! They just put it on! They are wearing the IWF/WoW World titles around their wasits, and _I_ should say it fits them perfectly! Jack Anderson: Well, Circle of Death just caused Dyanmic Duo an easy win because, OVERKILL IS ABOUT TO TAG IN DEMOLISHER!!! NO! Colby kicks Overkill in the back in the head before he can get the tag in. COLBY WITH A SUPLEX ON OVERKILL! WAIT!!! A FAN THROW A SODA CAN AT COLBY AND HIT HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND OVERKILL JUST FELL ONTOP OF COLBY! HERE'S A COVER! ONE... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... TWO...Extreme breaks it up! Rick Wright: Hahaha! Circle of Death told the fans to throw that Colby! Hahaha! I love these guys! They are great! John Robertson: Well...Extreme and Colby are discussing things out. They have to find a way to put away Overkill, and what to do with Circle of Death! And Overkill isn't moving too much anymore. Jack Anderson: It looks like they have a plan! Colby DTT'S OVERKILL! He's setting him up for the Extreme Legdrop, and Colby tags in Extreme, it's over! Look at Demolisher! WAIT [A "Dyanimic Duo Sucks" chant begins.] Rick Wright: Hahaha! Extreme got off the top rope because he stand the crowd! Hahaha! John Robertson: Both Extreme and Colby are in UEW, so they know who they are messing with! Jack Anderson: Look at this! Extreme _and_ Colby are challenging Circle of Death to get in the ring with them! [BIG pop!] Rick Wright: What happened? John Robertson: That's what happened! DEMOLISHER JUST GOT TAGGED IN!!! COLBY AND EXTREME TURN AWAY AND A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE AS DEMOLISHER SENDS THEM BOTH OVER THE TOP ROPE! HE'S GOING NUTS!!! Jack Anderson: Dynamic Duo is back in the ring, and THE CIRCLE OF DEATH HAS JUST ENTERED THE RING! THIS IS TROUBLE!!! John Robertson: This is GREAT! All SIX men are in the middle of the ring, and the ref doesn't know what to do! Killing Machines are confused on what's happening. Demolisher, Overkill, Mason, Regnigh, Extreme, and Colby are all in the middle of the ring! WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN!? Jack Anderson: Circle of Death just took of the titles. They might be giving it back to Dynamic Duo? NO!!!!!!! THEY JUST NAILED THE KILLING MACHINES!!! OVERKILL IS OUT COLD AND BUSTED! John Robertson: DEMOLISHER IS DOWN AND HURT! Circle of Death and Dynamic Duo are exchanging blows! Demolisher is getting up...OH MY GOD! HE JUST JUMPED ON ALL FOUR MEN CLOBBERING THEM ALL!! DING DING DING Ring Announcer: The winners of this match due to disqualification, the KILLLINNNGGG MACCHINNESS!!! Thus, DYNAMIC DUO ARE _STILL_ the IWF/WoW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!!! [Crowd begins to boo.] Jack Anderson: It looks like Demolisher can take them all! NOW DEMOLISHER IS TAKING ON CIRCLE OF DEATH ALONE!!! Overkill is hurt badly. WHAT! WHERE DID DYNAMIC DUO GO!? Rick Wright: Hahaha! They ran for their lives! John Robertson: It seems that Colby and Extreme have left with their belts. DEMOLISHER IS FINALLY LEAVING THE RING! He's helping Overkill to the back with Jawaad's help. This is not good for Overkill. Rick Wright: Alright! Circle of Death has the mic! But here comes Co-President Chris J.! IWF/WOW Co-President Chris J.: Circle of Death, this ain't the UEW, this is the IWF/WOW and you're not currently employed by the IWF/WOW, so, in plain terms... what the hell are you doing here!? [ Manson grabs the mic from Jurkschat roughly ] Manson: Listen here President-boy, and you better listen up too Ishikawa... For those of you who don't know... We are the Circle of Death. I am Marcus "The Misery Machine" Manson and my partner's name is Johnathan "The High Roller$$" Regnigh. We've been IWS World tag team champions, UEW Ultimate tag team champions, and we've both held many singles titles. But that don't mean jack-squat here in IWF/WOW... What we're here for is one thing and one thing only...[ points at the tag champs ] And that's your damned belts! We don't care who has them, Dynamic Duo, Killing Machines, Fairchild Foundation [ Slight laugh at that ] hell, we don't care if Rick Styles and the Prophet team up and win them.. we will _RIP_ those belts off the waists of whoever wears them. Although, if we don't get what we want, we'll continue to do what we did here tonight, interfere in matches and just make IWF/WOW a living hell for tag teams. Rick Wright: Woah!? He can to talk to the co-president like that? John Robertson: Well, you do. Rick Wright: Oh - Yeah. Hahaha! IWF/WOW Co-President Chris J.: So what do you want? You want to sign a contract? Come with me to the back and we'll sign a contract. Regnigh: No no no, it isn't that easy Jerky-boy. We'll sign a contract, but we'll only do it here, in this ring, right now... and only if... _ONLY_ if our first match is for the IWF/WOW _WORLD__TAG__TEAM__CHAMPIONSHIPS_!!! Jurkschat: You've got to be kidding me... not possible... [ Manson grabs Jurkschat by his collar ] Manson: We're not kidding Jerk-off... [ shoves him away ] We're not leaving this ring until we get what we want. John Robertson: OH MY GOD! Rick Wright: Well, they are NOT leaving the ring! Go Mason! Jack Anderson: Be quiet! [ Manson and Regnigh each take a seat on one of the turnbuckles. Manson still has his mic, and Jurkschat makes his way to the back with the other teams. ] Manson: Well, while President Chrissy there goes and gets us our contract for the World Tag Team Title match we've got some other things to talk about. Mainly, us. [ Flashes a quick grin as he hops down from the cornerpost ] Manson: How many of you wanted to see two singles wrestlers, who probably never wrestled a day of Tag Team wrestling in their lives, come in and get the tag team titles? We don't, and since there isn't a damn team in this federation that can wrestle worth a damn... You're included in that Fairchild... we decided it's time for us to take charge and, set things right. Ahh here comes Chrissy now. [ Jurkschat comes back down the aisle, a contract in hand. As soon as he enters Manson grabs the contract from him and begins reading it. ] Manson: Contract verifies The CoD as employees of IWF/WOW and ensures that their first match on any IWF/WOW card, be it House show, PPV, Mayhem, or Battlezone will be against the IWF/WOW world tag team champions, whoever they may be at that time and the IWF/WOW Tag team Titles will be on the line... day, and venue of match to be decided by CoD... no legally binding fine print. Looks good Christoph, [grins] Turn around. [ Jurkschat turns around while Manson and Regnigh sign the contract on his back. when they're done, Manson practically stabs him with the pen as he is shoved down and CoD leaves the ring. On the way out Manson grabs a sign from a fan that reads "CoD: Future of IWF/WOW and future IWF/WOW tag team champs!" they then exit through the back as Jurkschat sits in the ring. ] Rick Wright: YES! CIRCLE OF DEATH! THE FUTURE IWF/WoW WORLD CHAMPS! I CAN'T WAIT! John Robertson: Well, Circle Of Death finally said what they want after we have been seeing them on a few shows before. But one has to ask, what about Killing Machines? Will this be the last time we see them? How bad was Overkill injured? Jack Anderson: Killing Machines came a long way for their title shots, and to be robbed like this, it's not fair. I'm pretty sure, Jawaad is going to request another title shot which they deserve, and a clean match with no one helping out Dynamic Duo! Rick Wright: No, they don't! Circle of Death deserves them! John Robertson: Well, we will have to wait in the upcoming weeks to find out who will challenge Dynamic Duo for the titles. Circle of Death HAS a shot, but do they deserve it? One has to question. Still to come tonight, The Independence Day Rumble for a World Title shot! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WINNERS: Killing Machines by DQ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jack Anderson: Also still to come tonight we will see the Prophet and this Dark Vanity look-a-like team up to take on America's Least Wanted. Rick Wright: This is not fair for the Prophet! He's being forced to team with this Dark Vanity look-a-like! John Robertson: That's his problem... Jack Anderson: America's Least Wanted are backstage right now, lets go to them. =========================================================================== Todd Hendrix: Tonight, America's Least Wanted has a chance to do what was once thought impossible. They will be joining me in a few moments outside of their dressing room ... here they are! Joe Kidd: Good to see you, Todd. You probably thought we were done for with all the loser leave town challenges we've been making. Octane: If the officials were willing to sign more of them we could rid the federation of all this deadweight. Todd Hendrix: Let's talk about tonight's match. You have a chance to wrestle the Prophet for the first time and a mystery man. Any thoughts as to who the mystery man is? Joe Kidd: First off, I want to yap about the Prophet and his Inner Crumble. We've rid the IWF/WOW of the Inner Circle threat. No more talk. We walked the walk and broke the circle of destruction. Tonight, we will complete the cycle. Octane: The Prophet has been avoiding us for far too long. His partner, Jedah, ran away. Why? He didn't want to fight us. Now the IC is the Prophet and AoD. Joe Kidd: Maybe AoD has been the destruction of the IC? Nope. When we left the IC, it went to hell in a handbasket. Octane: Now Prophet goes out and looks for a partner but there is no one that wants to team with him. The IWF/WOW co-prezs decided that this DV wannabe should be the man. My guess is that this mystery guy is someone already in the IWF/WOW. I have a good idea who but I rather not say because the Prophet might decide to switch guys. Joe Kidd: I don't care who he brings to the ring with him because he hasn't shown me anything. The IC dies tonight! And who knows, maybe the mystery guy is a friend of ours? Ever think of that? Octane: You're gonna get run over! Joe Kidd: I hate everything about the Prophet! Your religious brainwashing days are over. Octane: After defeating you, there's nothing left for us to accomplish in the IWF/WOW ... Todd Hendrix: WHAT? Are you suggesting that this is your last match in the IWF/WOW if you win? [ Joe Kidd and Octane turn and leave. ] =========================================================================== John Robertson: WHAT!?! Wow... could this be America's Least Wanted's last match here in the IWF/WOW? Jack Anderson: That's what it sounds like... Rick Wright: HA! I hope the Prophet makes ALW go out on a losing note! _____ ___ ___ | ____( _ ) |_ _|-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= | _| / _ \/\| | INNER CIRCLE REVENGE? | |__| (_> <| | America's Least Wanted vs The Prophet/DV look-a-like |_____\___/\/___|=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ----------------------> WRITER: Chad Ishikawa <---------------------- Jack Anderson: The Inner Circle was arguably the most powerful stable in the IWF/WOW but they have hit hard times recently. They've lost members left and right. Derrick DaMann is gone. Jedah the Damned is gone. Doug Sullivan is gone. And America's Least Wanted left. John Robertson: They smartened up and jumped ship. The IC was falling apart faster than Titanic. Rick Wright: They somehow managed to escape the wrath of the Prophet for too long but in a few minutes they meet their maker. That's right. Their maker. The Prophet made them and now he is going to break them. John Robertson: There are some interesting questions about his partner for this match. It appeared a given that Angel of Death would be his partner but the co-presidents decided that his participation in the Rumble was enough for one night. They decided that his partner should be someone not fighting in any other matches tonight. Jack Anderson: That limited his choices and the co-presidents decided that this Dark Vanity look a like that's been running around should be forced to step in the ring after his attacks. [ "Everything About You" by Ugly Kid Joe begins to play. ] Ring Announcer: Introducing at a total combined weight of 540 pounds, here are "BIG DADDY CRUEL" OCTANE and "UGLY KID" JOE KIDD, AMERICA'S LEAST WANTED! [ Octane is wearing black leather biker pants. Kidd is wearing dark green "grunge" shorts. He has long, dirty blond hair and a goatee. Octane has long, black hair and a goatee. ] John Robertson: They're ready to rock. No joking around. This is serious. Ring Announcer: Their first opponent is from the Bible Belt, at 6'2" and 240 pounds, being led by the Choir-Master, here is the PROPHET! [ The arena lights go out and a series of multi-colored crosses appear on the entrance way ramp. The voices of the choir singing the "Alleluia Chorus" can be heard, as two choir members appear, then two more, in a steady procession until the whole choir is lined along the entrance ramp, from the entrance way to the ring. The singing reaches a cresendo when a white-hot spot-light hits the Prophet as he appears at the entrance way, with the Choir-Master. The choir-members closest to the entrance move to either side of the aisle, making room for the Prophet, and the pairings of choir-members continue to seperate as he makes his way to the ring. The Choir-master holds the ropes open for the Prophet and both make the IC hand sign as they enter the ring. The Choir-members circle the ring itself, singing all the while, all focused on the Prophet. ] Ring Announcer: His partner is ... John Robertson: HE'S ATTACKING OCTANE WITH HIS SINGAPORE CANE! Rick Wright: The match hasn't started yet so it's legal! John Robertson: The ring announcer is scrambling to leave the ring! He didn't have time to introduce the "Dark Vanity" guy. Rick Wright: Maybe he is a she! Wasn't there a black actress named Vanity? She's dark... DARK VANITY! DING DING DING! Jack Anderson: There's the bell and the match is officially underway! Prophet and Joe Kidd are in the ring going toe to toe exchanging punches! Octane is stuck in the corner with DV working over him! John Robertson: The referee looks like he's going to be quite flexible with the rules in this match. Rick Wright: He better be because these guys want to settle this once and foreall! Jack Anderson: OCTANE BACKDROPS DV OVER THE TOP ROPE TO THE FLOOR! John Robertson: The referee is yelling that Prophet and Kidd are the legal men. Kidd delivers a chop to the chest of the Prophet. I could hear that one echo through the rafters! Jack Anderson: Octane is on the floor with DV ... BODY SLAMS DV! Rick Wright: That must be Dark Vanity with that kinda defence! AHAHAHAHA! John Robertson: Kidd whips Prophet across the ring ... CLOTHESLINE! Kidd quickly drops an elbow. He back up and wraps on a spinning toe hold. Rick Wright: Kidd is really mixing up his attack. Keeps Prophet thinking. Jack Anderson: Octane is back on the apron. He asks for the tag and receives one ... Kidd holds Prophet's leg down ... FALLING HEADBUTT BY OCTANE ON THE LEG! John Robertson: Kidd leaves the ring and Octane takes over on the leg attack. Grabs the leg ... WISHBONE! Jack Anderson: Snapped the leg back hard. Octane grabs the leg again ... ELBOW DROP! Drags a fallen Prophet to the ropes ... places the leg on the middle rope ... BUTT DROP ON THE LEG! That'll stretch the muscles. Rick Wright: DV is on the apron. He's useless! Why did the presidents choose him? He hasn't even fought once since he showed up. I think he's Diamond Jim under that mask. John Robertson: Octane is choking Prophet with his foot! The referee is warning him. Octane tags in Kidd. Kidd runs into the ropes as Octane keeps Prophet on the mat ... BASEBALL SLIDE TO THE HEAD! Jack Anderson: Prophet needs a tag. Kidd picks him up ... VERTICAL SUPLEX! Picks up Prophet and sends him into the ropes ... CLOTHESLINE MISSES! Prophet ducked under ... off the ropes ... CLOTHESLINE BY PROPHET! KIDD IS DOWN! Kneedrop by Prophet! He covers! 1 ... Octane makes the quick save. John Robertson: Prophet dropkicks Octane out of the ring! Prophet turns his attention back to Kidd. SAVATE KICK BY PROPHET! Kidd recovers slowly. BODY SLAM BY PROPHET! Prophet stomps on his head and climbs the turnbuckles. Rick Wright: HURRY! Kidd is getting on his feet! Nail him! John Robertson: DOUBLE AXE HANDLE TO THE HEAD BY PROPHET! Jack Anderson: Prophet is sitting on Kidd and is pounding the stuffing out of him! KIDD HOOKS HIS ARMS WITH HIS LEGS! DOUBLE LEG CRADLE! 1 ... 2 ... KICKOUT! Rick Wright: PROPHET NAILS KIDD WITH A CLOTHESLINE! John Robertson: Prophet with a leg drop. Applies a headlock to slow things down. Rick Wright: He needs a breather since DV hasn't tagged in yet. John Robertson: They aren't working well together. Maybe it is Dark Vanity. They haven't work together in the past. Rick Wright: Could be Dark Vanity's new look. Jack Anderson: Kidd is on his feet. Prophet still has the headlock applied. BACK SUPLEX BY KIDD! BOTH MEN HURT! John Robertson: Kidd is rolling towards his corner ... TAGS IN OCTANE! Rick Wright: PROPHET TAGGED IN DARK WANNABE! Jack Anderson: OCTANE HITS HIM WITH A KNEELIFT! DV didn't have a chance to enter the ring properly. Octane whips him into the ropes ... BIG BOOT TO THE HEAD BY OCTANE! Off the ropes ... LEG DROP! HOOKS THE LEG! 1 .. 2 ... FOOT ON THE ROPES! Rick Wright: Should have moved DV to the middle of the ring. Jack Anderson: Octane picks up DV and executes a backbreaker! He's still holding on to DV! FRONT SLAM! COVERS! 1 ... 2 ... KICKOUT! John Robertson: Octane is getting frustrated. He whips DV into the ropes ... HARD RIGHT HOOK TO THE HEAD BY OCTANE! Rick Wright: I THINK HE KNOCKED HIM OUT! Jack Anderson: Octane tags in Kidd. He picks up DV ... GORILLA PRESS SLAM! NO! HE'S HOLDING DV OVER HIS HEAD! John Robertson: Kidd is on the top turnbuckle ... Octane tosses DV up into the air ... KIDD NAILS HIM MID-AIR WITH A FLYING DROPKICK TO THE HEAD! Jack Anderson: DV lands face first on the mat! He spun around in the air with the dropkick to the head and lands like a pancake on a frying pan! John Robertson: Kidd hooks both legs! 1 ... 2 ... 3! NO! KICKOUT! Jack Anderson: Extremely close call! Kidd is arguing with the referee. John Robertson: Slow count! Rick Wright: That wasn't slow! John Robertson: DV is behind Kidd! REVERSE DDT! Kidd was too busy yelling at the referee! DV twists his heel on Kidd's face and tags in Prophet! Jack Anderson: Prophet picks up Kidd and sends him into the ropes. REVERSAL! Kidd tries a clothesline ... CRUCIFIX BY PROPHET! 1 ... 2 ... KICKOUT! John Robertson: DDT BY PROPHET! Kidd is in trouble. Prophet covers! 1 ... 2 ... OCTANE PULLS PROPHET OFF! DV ENTERS THE RING AND NAILS OCTANE WITH A MAFIA KICK! Rick Wright: The ref is letting all 4 men stay in the ring! Jack Anderson: Octane is nailing DV with forearm smashes to the back but DV continues to hit him with shoulder tackles to the mid-section! Prophet lifts up Kidd ... BRAIN BUSTER! He covers! 1 ... 2 ... OCTANE JACK-KNIFES DV ON PROPHET! John Robertson: CHOIR MASTER IS ON THE APRON! OCTANE HITS HIM WITH A BIG BOOT TO THE HEAD! Rick Wright: Choir Master fall backwards into the guardrailing! Jack Anderson: DV and Prophet recover ... DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE OCTANE OVER THE ROPES TO THE FLOOR! John Robertson: DV is on the ring apron ... RUNNING FLYING ELBOW DROP TO THE FLOOR! HE NAILED OCTANE! Jack Anderson: Prophet turns his attention back to Kidd. Executes an atomic drop on Kidd ... runs into the ropes ... BULLDOG! John Robertson: DV slams Octane's head into the ring steps! Whips him into the steps! He's going to use his Singapore cane! Jack Anderson: Prophet drags Kidd to the cover and rolls out of the ring ... SMASHES KIDD'S LEG INTO THE POST! Rick Wright: DV is going to hit Octane over the head with his cane! NO! OCTANE KICKED HIM IN THE MID-SECTION! John Robertson: DV dropped his cane! OCTANE RAMS HIS HEAD INTO THE RAILING! Rick Wright: Octane is taking apart the railing. He drops the railing on DV's head! Jack Anderson: Choir Master is back on his feet he has the bible ... NAILS OCTANE SQUARE ON THE FACE! John Robertson: Prophet executes a vertical suplex sending Kidd back to the middle of the ring. He grabs Kidd's left leg ... FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK! Rick Wright: Octane is busted open! John Robertson: DV is pushing people off the chairs! He puts Octane's head in a folding chair ... JUMPS ON THE CHAIR! Rick Wright: The Inner Circle is getting it's revenge! Jack Anderson: Kidd is holding on to dear life in the middle of the ring. Prophet continues to apply the pressure with the figure four leglock. Rick Wright: DV picks up Octane ... he's going for the power bomb! He must be Dark Vanity! POWER BOMBS OCTANE ON THE CHAIRS! John Robertson: Choir Master is yelling at Prophet and DV. Rick Wright: He's shouting out instructions. DV is climbing the ropes ... FLYING LEG DROP ON KIDD! Jack Anderson: I think he goofed that one a bit. Prophet is yelling in pain. John Robertson: I think he nailed both Kidd and Prophet ... ON PURPOSE! Jack Anderson: Could that be AoD under the DV mask? Prophet releases the figure four leglock. He is holding his injured leg. John Robertson: ALW was smart to work on that leg early in the match. Now it's haunting Prophet. DV is back in his corner waiting for a tag in. Prophet limps over to him and tags him in. Rick Wright: He doesn't seem very mad at DV for that mess up. Jack Anderson: DV sends Kidd into the ropes ... HEART PUNCH! Eye gouge! Kick to the mid-section ... FISHERMAN'S BUSTER BY DV! Rick Wright: Is DV ... Poseidon? A "FISHERMAN'S" buster? John Robertson: Whoever he is, he's making the cover! 1 ... 2 ... OCTANE MAKES THE SAVE WITH A BOOT TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! Jack Anderson: DV is holding the back of his head. John Robertson: Octane drags Kidd to his corner and tags himself in! Jack Anderson: He picks up DV and drops him neck first on the top ropes! Rick Wright: DV snapped off the ropes like a bra snaps off of Nevada! Jack Anderson: Ummm ... ok ... Octane picks up DV ... SIDE SUPLEX! Hooks the leg! 1 ... 2 ... SHOULDER UP! John Robertson: OCTANE WHIPS HIS OWN BLOOD INTO THE EYES OF DV! Jack Anderson: DV is blinded! Octane picks him up and carries him to the corner ... he' going for snake eyes! DV FALLS BEHIND HIM! ROLLING REVERSE CRADLE! 1 ... 2 ... BITTER D'HEAD SILENCE BY KIDD! Rick Wright: That should be a DQ! Kidd enters the ring and nails DV with his finisher! John Robertson: DV looks like he's out cold! Octane picks him up and ... this time does hit snake eyes! Jack Anderson: Tags in Kidd. Kidd climbs the top turnbuckle as Octane executes a vertical suplex ... NO! DV BLOCKED IT! REVERSAL! John Robertson: But Kidd nails DV with a flying dropkick just as he recovered! Jack Anderson: Kidd is the legal man. He grabs DV's head and places it between his legs ... PILEDRIVER! Kidd isn't covering! He picks up DV ... FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Rick Wright: CATS IN THE CRADLE! Jack Anderson: 1 ... 2 ... PROPHET NAILS KIDD WITH A KNEE DROP TO THE STOMACH! Rick Wright: Now that's gotta hurt! John Robertson: Octane steps into the ring and begins pummelling Prophet with punches. Kidd is holding his gut. DV is crawling to his corner. The referee is trying to separate Octane and Prophet. Rick Wright: Choir Master has a chair! He's on the apron waiting for Kidd to stand ... Kidd turns around ... John Robertson: AND NAILS CHOIR MASTER WITH BITTER D'HEAD SILENCE! HE CHAIR WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIS FACE! Jack Anderson: The chair is in the ring! Kidd picks it up! NAILS DV OVER THE BACK! Tosses the chair out of the ring just as the referee forces Octane out of the ring. Rick Wright: Disqualification! John Robertson: Kidd is taunting Prophet. Prophet enters the ring but the referee stops him. Kidd takes advantage and picks up Dark Wannabe to his knees ... LOW BLOW BY DV! THE REFEREE MISSED IT! Jack Anderson: Dark Vanity is crawling to his corner ... TAGS IN PROPHET! John Robertson: INVERTED ATOMIC DROP ON KIDD! Jack Anderson: Octane comes into the ring ... SAVATE KICK ON OCTANE! Prophet is choking to fallen Octane! Rick Wright: Focus on Kidd! John Robertson: Kidd is behind Prophet ... GERMAN RELEASE SUPLEX! Jack Anderson: Big mistake by Prophet not focusing on the legal man. Kidd tags in Octane. John Robertson: Octane whips Prophet into the corner ... RUNNING ELBOW CHARGE! Follows up with a kneelift! Grabs Prophet's neck ... CHOKE SLAM! Jack Anderson: Covers! 1 ... 2 ... SHOULDER UP! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! John Robertson: Octane tags in Kidd. Octane picks up Prophet ... JACK KNIFE! Jack Anderson: Just as Kidd nailed him with a flying leg drop on the way down! Kidd covers! 1 ... 2 ... DV makes the save! Rick Wright: About time he did something. He's DWI. John Robertson: What??? Rick Wright: Doesn't Wrestle Intelligently. Jack Anderson: Octane didn't like his interfence. He's exchanging blows with DV! The referee is trying break them up. Octane just delivered a big boot that sent DV to the floor! Octane is going out after him! Jack Anderson: Kidd is going to the top rope! He's going for a flying elbow drop. It's one of his favorites. John Robertson: ERIC TRAVERS IS RUNNING TO THE RING! HE TRIPS KIDD! KIDD CROTCHED THE TOP TURNBUCKLE! Jack Anderson: TRAVERS NAILS HIM WITH THE IWF/WOW US NATIONAL BELT! Rick Wright: I guess Travers isn't the DV look a like. But who is? Jack Anderson: The ref missed it! He was trying to get Octane out of the ring. John Robertson: Travers turns his attention to Octane on the floor. Octane is pummeling a downed DV ... Travers is behind him ... EPIC SET-UP! Head and arm suplex! Jack Anderson: Prophet has recovered in the ring. He's climbing the ropes ... SAVING GRACE SUPERPLEX ON KIDD! Rick Wright: THIS MATCH IS OVER! Kidd is busted open and Octane is out on the floor. Travers is helping DV to the apron. John Robertson: Prophet covers! 1 ... 2 ... HE PICKS UP KIDD?! HE PICKS UP KIDD?! Rick Wright: What is he doing? Jack Anderson: Prophet picked Kidd's shoulders off the mat. He's pointing at DV and tags him in! Rick Wright: WHAT?! John Robertson: Dark Vanity is in the ring. TEXAS CLOVERLEAF BY DV! Rick Wright: The referee is asking Kidd if he submits. KIDD IS OUT COLD! HE CAN'T ANSWER! John Robertson: The referee is calling for the bell! DING DING DING! Jack Anderson: Joe Kidd was unconscious and couldn't answer the referee. He had to stop the match. Ring Announcer: THE WINNERS OF THE MATCH ARE THE PROPHET AND ... ! DING DING DING! Jack Anderson: PROPHET AND TRAVERS TOSSED OCTANE BACK INTO THE RING! DING DING DING! Jack Anderson: Travers picks up Octane ... EPIC ENDING! DING DING DING! John Robertson: Prophet is back in the ring with his bible ... NAILS OCTANE OVER THE HEAD! Rick Wright: The bible is covered in blood! John Robertson: Travers and the Prophet are laughing. That was a disgusting display. Kidd and Octane are laid out in the ring a pool of their own blood. Rick Wright: The Inner Circle is back baby! Jack Anderson: I just noticed that AoD wasn't out here. He must be DV! John Robertson: Speaking on DV, he is just watching on... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WINNERS: The Prophet/Dark Vanity look-a-like =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IWF/WOW EGOS & ICONS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [ Travers and the Choir-Master climb into the ring as the Prophet's hand is raised in victory. Travers and Prophet high-five each other as the Choir-Master taunts the members of ALW. Dark Vanity stays on the ring apron, watching on as the Prophet grabs the house mic. ] John Robertson: Looks like the Prophet has got something to say... John Robertson: The Prophet has the microphone, and is about ready to speak. Jack Anderson: And _everyone_ is listening right now! TP: Brothers and Sisters! Once again, the Inner Circle has risen above the riff-raff that makes up the IWF/WoW and we have shown all why we are the greatest power in the history of wrestling! Once again, we have triumphed over those who would see us destroyed and left for dead in the gutters of life! Once again, the cream has risen to the top and we have left all the crap in the bottom of the barrel...where it belongs! [ Travers points to Dark Vainty, who is still on the apron and says something to the Prophet. The Prophet nods and walks over to DV. ] TP: Brother DV, when it was announced that you and I would be partners...I balked. I hesitated. I thought to myself, "What am I going to do with such a degenerate like you? How are we going to function as a team?" [ DV's head moves, as though he was talking to the Prophet, but we cannot hear what he is saying. The Prophet laughs and speaks again. ] TP: Brother DV, I can't tell the Congregation THAT! But, I will say this...I am very glad that you were able to return to the IWF/WoW and that your return was as my partner. [ DV reaches for the mic. The Prophet sees this and moves back to the centre of the ring. ] TP: Brother DV, if you want to speak, come on in. [ DV points to Travers. ] TP: He promises to behave, dont you Brother Epic? [ Travers smiles and nods, then steps back and motions for DV to enter the ring. DV enters the ring and takes the mic from The Prophet. He drops his cane and collapses in the ring ] DV: hmmmmmmmmmmmmMMMMMMMMMMMMM.... [ DV rolls over and gets on his knees, slowly rising as he growls into the mic ] DV: ...MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM... [ With his free hand, DV grabs the bottom of his mask and starts pulling it upward... ] DV: ...MMMMMMMMMOTHERFUCKERS!! [ He RIPS the mask off his head and the crowd gasps! It's... THE MAN! THE MYTH!! THE LEGEND!! T*R*O*U*B*L*E M*A*N M*A*R*T*I*N R*I*C*H*A*R*D*S!! The hardcore fans roars as Richards falls back against the ropes, laughing his ass off! ] Richards: MARY MOTHER OF GOD WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON!?! [ The hardcores cheer as Richards walks up to the Prophet ] Richards: Umm, forgive me Father, for I have sinned...it's been SIX DAMN MONTHS since I last confessed!! And, uhh...sorry about the profanity. Prophet: Go in peace, my brother! Richards: Ego...Icon...that just about sums me up! The Trouble Man, the Jesus and the Judas...the hard-headed yob that shoulda died many times over. But not one motherfucker can ever get the job done! [ Big pop from the IC marks ] Richards: So, so you wanna know where I've been? Goddamn...doc says I got some brain damage, right? Says I'm a danger to myself and everyone around me. Says I get these headaches, right? And these headaches give me violent mood swings. So the guy offers me a handful of pills...I break his goddamn face wide open and down that shit with a mouthful of Everclear and I'm back, junior!! [ Richards shakes hands with Prophet and Travers ] Richards: Good to be here, kids. And ALW...get your asses outta my house! You're not needed anymore...the Circle's TCB man is back and ready to rock this shit one more time! [ Richards slams the mic down and soaks up the cheers and boos from the crowd. Travers moves over and picks the mic up off the mat, and looks towards the crowd with a HUGE smile on his face. ] Travers: Now that _that_ order of business has been taken care of, I got something to add. [ The crowd boos. ] Travers: Now most of you have already heard the news, but for those of you who missed UEW Summer Dreams, let's roll the tape. [ The crowd turns towards the big screen as the tape rolls ] *** UEW SUMMER DREAMS '98 *** Chris Flint- Let's hear what the "Epic" one has to say that will shock the world... [Out of nowhere, "Epic" by Faith No More blares out of the sound system, and the crowd begins to boo. Tricia Lane steps through the curtains wearing a tight gold dress, and gold heels. Seconds later, "Epic" Eric Travers steps out, wearing a pair of Oakley Sub-Zeroes, and a pair of black warm-up pants, carrying a black duffel bag. The two walk slowly to the ring, as Travers yells at the fans, and vice versa. Travers and Lane step up the steps onto the apron. Travers holds the ropes open for his manager, and then steps through the ropes himself. Travers steps up onto the second rope, and soaks in the boos of the crowd, before stepping down and asking for the microphone.] Kevin Diamond- Maybe he'll announce that he's retiring in order to pick up a career in male prostitution. I would if I could. [Travers places the duffel bag at his feet, and paces a little before speaking.] "Epic" Eric Travers: Well UEW. A month or so ago, I promised an Earth-shattering surprise for UEW. I told you something was in store for you all, and I'm just about ready to let you all in on the entire thing. [Travers pauses as the crowd boos.] Eric Travers: I'm here tonight to tell you a couple of things. However, I'm not going to tell you straight out, cause that would be too easy for you idiots to understand. I'm going to make you all work for the answers!! [The crowd boos, with a small group chanting for Travers to get out of the ring and let the matches continue.] Chris Flint: This better be good, if he's going to waste time on this pay-per-view. Kevin Diamond: Shhhhhh!!! Maybe he'll let Trish talk!!! "Epic" Eric Travers: Now now, don't get all rowdy. Clue number 1, is that this Earth-shattering occurrence has already begun!! [The crowd reacts, this time they aren't booing, but instead there is a loud murmur as many try and decipher what has been said.] Eric Travers: I see I've sparked a little interest, so here's clue number 2. I, personally, have wrestled in UEW before... [The murmur gets louder.] Eric Travers: ... In the Jay Steele era. [The crowd continues to buzz, as they try and figure out just _what_ is being said.] Chris Flint: I don't recognize him. Either he wore a mask, or he had some major reconstructive surgery. Kevin Diamond: Oh, I remember him. Welcome back....ummm...ummmm......you! [Travers continues to smile as he observes the crowd.] Eric Travers: I see you'll need some more help. [Travers reaches into the duffel bag, and pulls out a pair of shades. He takes off the ones he was wearing and hands them to Lane, and puts the new pair on.] Eric Travers: I looked a little like this at times... (Travers covers his hairline with his hands) ... or more like this, and picture me about 15 pounds lighter. [The crowd continues to murmur.] Chris Flint- What is he getting at? Who was he? Eric Travers: The next prop is a dead giveaway. In the UEW press guide, my old identity is listed as my mentor. Those of you familiar with the IWF/WOW should now be clueing in. Chris Flint: Who's his mentor? Kevin Diamond: His mento... Oh no!! *COUGH* *COUGH* Chris Flint: What? Kevin Diamond: Oh God, no!!! I should have known this would happen, but I didn't know that Travers was... I mean, I guess I see it now but... Chris Flint: Who is it!?!? [Travers reaches into his duffel bag and pulls out a black material object.] Eric Travers: Kill the lights. [Suddenly the lights go out, so that the ring cannot be seen by the crowd, nor the cameras.] Eric Travers: UEW, I'm BAAAAAACCCCCKKKKK!!! Hit the music!!! [Suddenly "Hell's Bells" by AC/DC blares throughout the stadium, the spotlight hits center ring, and reveals Travers wearing the mask of The Angel of Death. The crowd sits in a stunned silence, before starting to boo loudly, as some realize what the Earth-shattering occurrence is that Travers has been referring to. The music fades, with the crowd still booing, as Travers removes the mask.] Eric Travers: Miss me? *** UEW SUMMER DREAMS '98 *** [ The crowd boos as those who were unaware now realize that the man under the mask of the AoD was Eric Travers ] Travers: Now I know you're all wondering _how_!! How did Eric Travers manage to wrestle under two identities at once? I bet you think I'm full of shit right? [ A small portion of the crowd starts a "Bullshit" chant. ] Travers: You're all thinking "but they wrestled as a team a few months back". Well guess who was under the mask for the tournament!! [ Travers laughs as he points at Martin Richards, who takes a bow ] Travers: Only someone as talented as me could pull it off, and I did!! Everyone wonder _why_ Eric Travers would go after Rick Styles so viciously? Now you know!! Ever wonder why the AoD and Travers were slumping a little lately? Now you know!! Even someone _this_ talented, "The 90 minute man"!!, could only wrestle twice a night for so long!!!! [ Travers laughs as the crowd boos some more ] Travers: So guess who's the favorite for the Independance Day Rumble now!!! Ha Ha Ha!!! [ A "Travers sucks" chant begins ] Travers: Now now. I have a perfect record in the ID4 Rumble, and guess what? It's going to stay that way!! I have the US national Title, and that'll suit the Inner Circle's purposes just fine, so I am officially pulling myself, and my other self from the Rumble tonight!!! [ The crowd boos loudly ] Travers: I have nothing to prove in that match, so you can all just kiss my ass!!! [ Travers starts to throw the mic down and stops ] Travers: Oh yeah, and one last thing... [ Travers motions Richards and Prophet over. The two stand on either side of Travers and lean towards the mic flashing the IC hand signal.)] Travers/Prophet/Richards: INNER CIRCLE 4EVER!!!!!! John Robertson: Wow... Jack Anderson: The Inner Circle is back... Martin Richards, the Prophet and Eric Travers! Rick Wright: Wait a second, who is that? John Robertson: What?! Where? Rick Wright: Over there... Jack Anderson: Someone is making his way through the crowd. John Robertson: I don't believe it... it can't be! Jack Anderson: IT IS! John Robertson: It's the _real_ Dark Vanity! Jack Anderson: Dark Vanity jumps into the ring with the chair, the Inner Circle has their backs turned! John Robertson: DARK VANITY NAILS MARTIN RICHARDS OVER THE BACK WITH A CHAIR SHOT!! Rick Wright: Dark Vantiy has to be some pissed off that Martin Richards was going around acting like him... John Robertson: Dark Vanity is clearing the ring! He nails Eric Travers and Travers rolls out of the ring. Jack Anderson: DARK VANITY WITH A HUGE CLOTHESLINE ON THE PROPHET SENDING HIM OVER THE TOP! Rick Wright: Martin Richards is up again... John Robertson: DARK VANITY TAKES A SWING AT MARTIN RICHARDS AGAIN! Jack Anderson: NO! Eric Travers grabs Richards and rolls him out of the ring! Rick Wright: Whoo.. who would have thought this would happen? John Robertson: Travers, the Prophet and Martin Richards are standing outside the ring yelling at Dark Vanity who is inside the ring looking like a madman. Jack Anderson: Dark Vanity has a microphone! Dark Vanity: Who the HELL do you think YOU are? [ The fans give mild cheers, some boo. ] Dark Vanity: All I hear all month is, Dark Vanity, why'd you go back to IWF/WOW? And I had no clue what the hell they were talking about. So I turned on the tube on Monday Night and see this big fat ass dancing around in MY wrestling attire. I know the IWF/WOW offices have done some STUPID things in their time to get wrestlers to compete for them, but this is the LOWEST, most disgusting act of shelfishness to get Dark Vanity to come back, by putting an imposter on television. I was faced with two choices....SUE the pants off of Chris Jurkschat and Chad Ishikawa....or come back to this federation to kick this guy's sorry ass! [ The fans pop with excitement. ] Dark Vanity: How much could this sorry loser be getting paid to act like me? Ishikawa and Jurkschat KNEW they couldn't get a star of my magnitude back in this federation, so they dress up a jabroni and pay him half the salary and make him a Tony Schivone boner of the week. I have lost even more respect for Ishikawa and Jurkschat tonight, but I am going to tell them something that will make them drool with anticipation. Since you wanted Dark Vanity back so bad, I'll do you a favor, since I'm in such BIG demand in other federations, I'll fight on an IWF/WOW card, against this SORRY LOSER you tried to portray as ME! The next IWF/WOW pay per view. You fools make the match, and I'll be there. [ The fans cheer. Vanity drops the microphone and leaves through the crowd. ] John Robertson: Wow... Dark Vanty agaisnt Martin Richards at Summer Explosion III? Was that the challenge made? Jack Anderson: That's what it sounded like! Rick Wright: If that is the case then Summer Explosion III is already shaping up to be a great card! John Robertson: I can hardly wait! John Robertson: The 1998 Independence Day Rumble is about ready to begin. Any predictions on this years winner guys? Jack Anderson: I like the chances of AJ "Black Ice" Stanson. Stanson is one of the most talented wrestlers in the IWF/WOW today, and if he draws a good number, I could see him pulling out the win. Rick Wright: Stanson? Ha! I would have said Rick Styles, but after the match him and Johnny Skiles fought earlier, I don't think either of them will even be able to wrestle. Then there is the Idol, but he drew number one so that's not likely. Jack Anderson: Don't forget that the Angel of Death drew number one last year and won it. Rick Wright: Yeah. That's right. But I think the Prophet will get the win, he almost did last year. John Robertson: Well before we go to the ring to begin the Rumble, lets take a look at the final few minutes from the Independence Day Rumble last year. ============================================================================= IWF/WOW FLASHBACK - IWF/WOW FLASHBACK - IWF/WOW FLASHBACK - IWF/WOW FLASHBACK ============================================================================= ((( IWF/WOW INDEPENDENCE DAY RUMBLE - JULY 4TH, 1997 ))) Jack Anderson: Prophet picks the Angel of Death up and slams him down hard to the mat. Prophet stomping on the Angel of Death to make sure that he stays down on the mat. Doug Sullivan comes over to help make sure that the Angel of Death stays down on the mat. John Robertson: Christopher Stonebreaker still with Derrick DaMann going over but he has not gone all the way over yet. Prophet from behind. CLOTHESLINE GETS RID OF BOTH DAMANN AND STONEBREAKER!! Jack Anderson: THE PROPHET HELPED GET RID OF DAMANN! Rick Wright: What!? Where did you see that?! I saw nothing like that! (Big pop as the four wrestlers that are left in the ring go to a separate corner and wait. ) John Robertson: Four men are left in the ring and one of them will become World Champion. We have the Angel of Death who has been in here for just over 90 minutes. Doug Sullivan who has been very impressive in this Rumble and two former World Champions, AJ "Black Ice" Stanson and the Prophet. One of those four men will be World Champion. Jack Anderson: The Prophet and AJ Stanson start to go at it. Sullivan and Angel of Death are also now going at it. John Robertson: Prophet trying to get Stanson over the top. Prophet is in control of this one. Prophet hammering away on Stanson trying to make him let go of the ropes so that he can throw Stanson over. Jack Anderson: Sullivan with the Angel of Death. Doug Sullivan is in complete control of this battle. Sullivan with the Angel of Death. PILEDRIVER BY "DOWNTOWN" DOUG SULLIVAN! Rick Wright: Doug Sullivan seems to want to hurt the Angel of Death then try to throw him over the top. John Robertson: Sullivan drapes the Angel of Death's neck over the ropes and starts to choke him along the ropes. Angel of Death is just about out of energy. Jack Anderson: Stanson now starting to fight back with the Prophet. Stanson picks up and slams the Prophet. John Robertson: Angel of Death gets away from Doug Sullivan. Stanson whips Prophet into the ropes. NO! REVERSAL BY THE PROPHET! STANSON GOES INTO THE ROPES! HE TRIES TO CLOTHESLINE THE ANGEL OF DEATH BUT HE DUCKS! STANSON CLOTHESLINES DOUG SULLIVAN AND SULLIVAN GOES OVER THE TOP!! Rick Wright: DOUG SULLIVAN IS GONE! John Robertson: And now we are down to three men! Jack Anderson: AJ Stanson and the Prophet are going at it. Angel of Death is in the corner resting. Prophet is trying to get rid of Stanson. Stanson is holding onto the top rope and the Prophet is trying to make him break the hold. John Robertson: Prophet bring Stanson back into the ring. Prophet whips Stanson into the ropes. KNEE LIFT BY THE PROPHET! Jack Anderson: Prophet now runs off the ropes. He drops a leg down on Stanson. John Robertson: Prophet picks up Stanson again and goes to throw him over but Stanson holds on. Angel of Death gets up and Prophet turns around and knocks the Angel of Death back down to his feet. Jack Anderson: Prophet now trying to get rid of Stanson again. The Prophet feels that if he can get rid of Stanson he can get rid of the Angel of Death since the Angel of Death has been in the ring for so long. John Robertson: Prophet trying to make Stanson let go of the ropes. The Prophet kicks Stanson's arm. STANSON LETS GO AND FALLS TO THE FLOOR!! Jack Anderson: Prophet is yelling at AJ "Black Ice" Stanson who is down on the floor. Angel of Death from behind. THE PROPHET IS GONE! THE PROPHET IS GONE! THE ANGEL OF DEATH WINS! (Fans start to pop loudly for the Angel of Death) John Robertson: I do not believe it! RA: Here is your winner... THE ANGEL OF DEATH! ============================================================================= IWF/WOW FLASHBACK - IWF/WOW FLASHBACK - IWF/WOW FLASHBACK - IWF/WOW FLASHBACK ============================================================================= Jack Anderson: Last year the Angel of Death won the Independence Day Rumble to become the unified IWF/WOW World Champion, he won it after drawing number one in a _forty_ man Rumble. This year there is only thirty men, but I don't think the Idol is as skilled as the Angel of Death. Rick Wright: Yeah, you don't think. I know the Idol is even more talented then the AoD was. John Robertson: Lets go to the ring.... RA: The next match is the IWF/WOW 1998 INDEPENDENCE DAY RUMBLE!!! [ huge pop from the fans. ] RA: The winner will get a shot at the World Title at SUMMER EXPLOSION 3 in AUGUST!! [ fans pop once again. ] Jack Anderson: You've gotta wonder, if the career of Christopher Stonebreaker really is over, maybe they'll get the World Title? John Robertson: Who knows... although we all hope Stonebreaker is okay. Rick Wright: HA! Jack Anderson: Well, everyone except Rick here. RA: And now... introducing the man who drew number one.... [ I'm an All-American plays over the loud speaker and the fans cheers turn into _loud_ boos. ] RA: Coming down to the ring, from Charlotte, North Carolina. He weighs in at 235 lbs. Here is the IWF/WOW INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION... T H E I D O L ! ! ! ! [ The Idol walks down to the ring with the Intercontinental Title over his shoulder. He has straight brown hair brushed straight down and is well built. On his left arm, he has a tattoo of a rope that goes all the way around his arm. He is wearing long black pants with red letts one the side that say "Idol". ] John Robertson: The Idol drew number one as we found out at the start of the show. Jack Anderson: He's coming down to the ring... but he doesn't look happy. Rick Wright: Would you be after drawing number one? RA: And now... the man who drew number two... Jack Anderson: Wonder who it will be... [ Dead Souls by Nine Inch Nails plays over the speakers and the fans _erupt_ in cheers. The Idol gets a worried look on his face. ] RA: From Fairbanks, Alaska... He weighs in at 260 lbs.... Here is the IWF/WOW ICON... AJ "BLACK ICE" STANSON!!! [ Stanson runs down to the ring, without Nevada. He has short dark brown hair, with bangs spiked up a little with gel. He has a tattoo at the left of his chest of an ice diamond with a sword cutting through. Small scars on his left knee, results of surgeries. he is wearing thigh-length tights, black with dark blue. He has a knee pad on his left knee and black wrestling boots. ] Jack Anderson: IT'S AJ "BLACK ICE" STANSON!! John Robertson: Stanson jumps into the ring and him and the Idol go right at it. John Robertson: Remember the deal Stanson made with the Idol. If Stanson eliminates the Idol, then Stanson will get a shot at the Intercontinental title against the Idol! Rick Wright: But if Idol eliminates Stanson, Idol can either make Stanson become his tag partner, or have Stanson not come within 100 meters of him, or Idol can take Nevada for a month. Jack Anderson: This is going to be interesting. John Robertson: Stanson and the Idol are going at it in the ring, trading blows back and forth. Jack Anderson: Stanson is getting the upper hand. Hard right hand by Stanson to the face of the Idol knocks him down. Rick Wright: What? No...unn... that's a smart move by the Idol.. stay on the mat where Stanson can't throw him over the top. Yeah, that's it! John Robertson: Stanson is stomping on the Idol. Jack Anderson: AJ Stanson picks up the Idol. Stanson whips him to the other side of the ring. John Robertson: The Idol hits the turnbuckle hard! Jack Anderson: Here comes AJ "Black Ice" Stanson... he charges with a splash in the corner... John Robertson: IDOL MOVES AND STANSON MISSES AND HITS THE CORNER FACE FIRST! Rick Wright: OH!! Stanson just falls to the mat. I think he may be out cold! Jack Anderson: The Idol is just pointing and laughing at Stanson. Fans: 10...... John Robertson: We're now ten seconds away from a new entrant into the Rumble. Jack Anderson: Look at the Idol. He's got a big smile on his face, he's thinking it may be someone to help him. Fans: 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ The fans all look for someone to come down to the ring... but no one does. ] John Robertson: Umm... I guess whoever this spot was far decided that did not need a shot at the IWF/WOW World Title. Rick Wright: Maybe it was the Angel of Death's spot... err.. Eric Travers, whatever he wants to be called now. Jack Anderson: Eric Travers/AoD did say he wants no parts of any more Rumbles after drawing number one and going through thirty-nine other guys to win the Rumble last year. He did have two spots... one of which was claimed by Alex Extreme. John Robertson: Well, the Idol is in the ring still looking for someone to come down. He doesn't seem happy, I think he was looking for someone to help him with Stanson. Jack Anderson: Stanson from behind... Rick Wright: WATCH OUT IDOL! John Robertson: RUNNING BULLDOG FROM STANSON WHO GOT THE IDOL FROM BEHIND! Jack Anderson: Stanson gets back to his feet and picks the Idol up with him. Rick Wright: Stanson whips the Idol into the ropes. John Robertson: POWERSLAM BY AJ STANSON! Jack Anderson: Stanson is getting the fans behind him. Rick Wright: Idol is getting to his feet! John Robertson: Here comes a clothesline by AJ Stanson... IDOL GOES OVER THE TOP! NO!!! IDOL HANGS ON TO THE ROPES AND ROLLS BACK UNDER!! Jack Anderson: AJ Stanson just about had the Idol out of the ring. Rick Wright: Yeah, but the Idol was smart and hung onto the ropes and rolled under. John Robertson: Stanson picks the Idol back up. The Idol sticks a thumb into the eye of Stanson. Jack Anderson: Idol with Stanson now... BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX BY THE IDOL! Rick Wright: Idol has Stanson now... he drapes Stanson's neck over the ropes. Jack Anderson: The Idol is choking Stanson! Stanson is trying to get away from the ropes but he can't. John Robertson: STANSON WITH A LOWBLOW ON THE IDOL!! Rick Wright: Ouch! That will stop the Idol from choking him. Fans: 10.... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Jack Anderson: Who is it going to be... [ Fans pop as "Silent Deception" David Pietka runs down to the ring. ] John Robertson: "Silent Deception" David Pietka gets into the ring and I don't think he'll be helping the Idol. Jack Anderson: Pietka and Stanson both go right to work on the Idol. Stanson is holding onto the Idol. Pietka goes to nail the Idol... IDOL MOVES AND PIETKA NAILS STANSON! Rick Wright: Look at Stanson. He's not happy. STANSON TAKES PIETKA DOWN WITH A HUGE CLOTHESLINE! John Robertson: Stanson is going to work on Pietka nailing him with punches to the head. Jack Anderson: Idol is just backing into the corner and watching on. Rick Wright: A very smart move by the Idol. He should take his time and rest. John Robertson: Now Stanson notices the Idol is doing this and Stanson is going after the Idol. Jack Anderson: Idol rolls under the bottom rope to prevent himself from being eliminated and Stanson follows him. Idol is running around the ring trying to get away from Stanson who is chasing after him. Rick Wright: The Idol rolls back into the ring and Stanson does so as well however as Stanson rolls into the ring the Idol starts to stomp on him. John Robertson: The Idol is kicking away at AJ Stanson trying to keep him on the mat. Jack Anderson: And look at the Idol gloat. Rick Wright: Watch out Idol... John Robertson: FROM BEHIND PIETKA NAILS THE IDOL WITH A CLOTHESLINE!! The Idol is tossed into a corner where Pietka is kicking him in the gut. Jack Anderson: Pietka with the Idol, he whips him to the other side of the ring and the Idol hits the corner hard. Rick Wright: Idol comes out of the corner now... BACK BODY DROP BY PIETKA! NO!! IDOL NAILS PIETKA WITH A DDT! ALL RIGHT IDOL! John Robertson: Stanson is over resting in the corner while all this is going on. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans boo Johnny Skiles as he comes to the ring. Skiles has some bandages on from his match with Styles earlier in the night. ] John Robertson: Here comes Johnny Skiles... barely. Skiles looks really out of it from the TKO match with Rick Styles earlier in the night. I'm surprised he is even here. Jack Anderson: Skiles gets into the ring. Skiles gets into the ring and goes to work on David Pietka who is down in the ring. Rick Wright: And the Idol goes over and works on AJ Stanson. The Idol is kicking Stanson in the stomach in the corner. John Robertson: Johnny Skiles has David Pietka... SHOULDER BREAKER BY JOHNNY SKILES! Jack Anderson: A lot of talent is in the ring right now. The Idol is the current IWF/WOW Intercontinental champion. Stanson is a former World and North American champion. Pietka is a former North American champion. Skiles has never held a title, but he could have easily won one many times and I am amazed that he hasn't won one yet. Rick Wright: It's only a matter of time before Skiles picks up a IWF/WOW title. John Robertson: Idol has Stanson. He's setting him up... SNAP SUPLEX BY THE IDOL! Jack Anderson: Over on the other side of the ring Johnny Skiles is trying to throw David Pietka over the top, however Pietka is just barely holding on. Rick Wright: The Idol is in great shape. He's really ready for the this royal rumble. John Robertson: The Idol is setting up AJ Stanson once again. SWINGING NECKBREAKER BY THE IDOL!! Jack Anderson: Great move by the Idol. Rick Wright: Skiles can't seem to get Pietka over the top. Pietka kicks Skiles to force Skiles to drop him to the mat. John Robertson: Pietka gets to his feet. A CLOTHESLINE TAKES SKILES OFF HIS FEET! Jack Anderson: Pietka picks up Skiles. He backs him into the corner. HARD CHOP BY DAVID PIETKA ON JOHNNY SKILES!! AND AGAIN!! Rick Wright: Idol has Stanson in a sleeper hold right now... Stanson is trying to find someway to force the Idol to break it. John Robertson: STUNNER BY AJ STANSON ON THE IDOL!! THAT FORCES THE IDOL TO BREAK THE HOLD!! Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Jack Anderson: In just a second we'll find out who is number six. [ Fans pop as Mr. Excellent runs down to the ring. ] John Robertson: It's Mr. Excellent! One of the many talented young stars in the IWF/WOW. Mr. Excellent gets into the ring. He goes to work on the Idol as Stanson is down on the mat. Mr. Excellent backs the Idol into the corner and nails him with some kicks. Jack Anderson: Skiles is now barely standing up. Rick Wright: He wouldn't be if it weren't for the ropes. John Robertson: Pietka comes at him with a clothesline. NO!! SKILES DUCKS AND PIETKA GOES OVER THE TOP!!! Jack Anderson: Four men are in the ring now. Johnny Skiles, the Idol, Mr. Excellent and AJ Stanson. Rick Wright: Idol and Stanson are going at it, so are Skiles and Mr. Excellent. John Robertson: Idol has Stanson in the corner and Idol is going to work on Stanson nailing him with everything he has. Jack Anderson: Mr. Excellent is trying to get Skiles over the top, but he is not having much luck as Skiles is holding onto the top rope! Rick Wright: Idol now with Stanson. He sends Stanson into the ropes... John Robertson: Clothesline by the Idol! NO! STANSON DUCKS! Stanson turns around and nails Idol with a boot to the midsection! AND NOW A RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP BY STANSON!! Jack Anderson: Mr. Excellent is battling it out with Skiles. GERMAN SUPLEX BY MR. EXCELLENT! Rick Wright: What a Rumble this has been so far... some great talent in the ring right now. John Robertson: Mr. Excellent waits as Skiles gets up. Jack Anderson: Excellent comes charging with a clothesline... Rick Wright: SKILES DUCKS! MR. EXCELLENT GOES OVER! John Robertson: NO!!! MR. EXCELLENT HUNG ONTO THE TOP ROPE AND ROLLED BACK IN THE RING! Jack Anderson: Meanwhile AJ Stanson has the Idol almost over the top but the Idol is hanging on for his life. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans have a mixed reaction for "Hot Stuff" Alex Martinez as he runs to the ring. ] John Robertson: Here comes the North American Champion! He drew number seven... Jack Anderson: Fans not giving him a good reaction after what he's done tonight, it seems him and Rick Styles have formed some sort of alliance. Rick Wright: Alex Martinez gets into the ring and... WHAT? Rolls back out under the bottom? John Robertson: Alex Martinez is going back and taking a seat now... he just through some fan out of his seat! Rick Wright: What a smart move by Alex Martinez! Go in the ring for a few seconds to make things legal, and then go take a seat where no one notices him. Jack Anderson: Some officials have however. They're trying to get Alex Martinez to go to the ring, however he won't go. Rick Wright: Maybe's he hiding from the Idol? John Robertson: Back in the ring, Johnny Skiles is hammering on Mr. Excellent. Skiles has a boston crab on Mr. Excellent in the ring. It won't get him out, but it will weaken Mr. Excellent to help Skiles. Jack Anderson: The Idol has managed to get away from Stanson for a few minutes however Stanson is going right back after him. Almost from the start of this royal rumble Stanson and the Idol have been going at it. Rick Wright: And the Idol has been really pounding on Stanson the whole time! John Robertson: Not from my point of view. I think Stanson has been in control more. Jack Anderson: Mr. Excellent is breaking out of the Boston Crab that Johnny Skiles has on him. Rick Wright: Mr. Excellent has turned it over! He broke free from Skiles. John Robertson: Mr. Excellent is trying to get to his feet... isn't having much luck at it though. He's legs are in pain from that Boston Crab. Jack Anderson: Skiles is just laughing at him. Rick Wright: Skiles should take advantage of this and throw Mr. Excellent out of the ring. John Robertson: He's doing just that, or at least trying to. Jack Anderson: Alex Martinez is just sitting there in a chair a few rows back from the ring. Officials are trying to force him into the ring, but he won't go. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... John Robertson: Who is number nine.... [ Fans boo as Richard Blair comes to the ring limping. ] Jack Anderson: Here comes "The Rocket" Richard Blair of Pain Inc.! He is limping and in pain obviously as Rick Styles hit him with a car in the North American title match earlier in the night! John Robertson: Richard Blair joins the Idol, AJ Stanson, Johnny Skiles and Mr. Excellent in the ring, while Alex Martinez is still sitting a few rows back when he should be in the Rumble. Jack Anderson: AJ Stanson is working on the Idol in the corner, however Richard Blair comes right after Stanson. Rick Wright: Smart move by Blair. He knows who the tired ones are in the ring right now. John Robertson: Richard Blair has AJ Stanson.... BACK SUPLEX BY RICHARD BLAIR!! Jack Anderson: Stanson is down on the mat, and now Blair is going after the Idol who is sitting in the corner resting. Rick Wright: Blair landing a few kicks on the Idol. John Robertson: Mr. Excellent comes over and joins Blair working on the Idol. MR. EXCELLENT JUST NAILED RICHARD BLAIR!! Jack Anderson: Johnny Skiles picks up AJ Stanson. SKILES WITH A SWINGING NECKBREAKER ON STANSON!! Rick Wright: Officials are still trying to get Alex Martinez to go to the ring. He's standing back... HA! He just sits back down. He was only stretching. John Robertson: Skiles is trying to get out AJ Stanson. Here comes the Idol over to help him. Jack Anderson: Stanson is trying to hold on however it looks like Skiles and the Idol might get him over... Rick Wright: Mr. Excellent is stomping on Richard Blair. However, Blair is down on the mat. He isn't going to go over the top down there. John Robertson: Stanson punches Johnny Skiles. It forces Skiles to drop him and Stanson stays in the ring. Stanson now with a clothesline on the Idol knocking him down to the mat. Jack Anderson: Stanson picks up Skiles. AJ STANSON IS TRYING TO GET SKILES OVER THE TOP NOW!! SKILES IS HOLDING ON!! Rick Wright: Oh... Stanson can't get Skiles over the top! There's no way! Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans begin to loudly boo as Rick Styles comes down to the ring. Styles, much like Skiles, is bandaged up from the TKO match. ] John Robertson: Here comes Rick Styles. This could get interesting.... Styles and Skiles will both be in the ring at the same time! Jack Anderson: Rick Styles is on his way to the ring. What's this? He's stopping to talk to Alex Martinez. Rick Wright: Maybe Styles will take a seat as well! John Robertson: No... Alex Martinez is getting up and joining Rick Styles! They're both going to the ring. There has to be some sort of alliance between Styles and Martinez! Jack Anderson: Alex Martinez and Rick Styles hop into the ring. They're both going right to work on Johnny Skiles! Rick Wright: Styles and Martinez working together? This can't be good for Johnny Skiles! John Robertson: But here comes Richard Blair. Blair is going after Rick Styles! He wants revenge for what Styles did to him earlier! Jack Anderson: Blair is going at it with Rick Styles while Alex Martinez and Johnny Skiles trade blows. Rick Wright: Also, Stanson and Mr. Excellent are double teaming the Idol. The Idol looks out of it. John Robertson: Mr. Excellent and AJ Stanson whips the Idol into the ropes.... DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE TAKES THE IDOL OFF HIS FEET! Jack Anderson: Idol tries to get right back to his feet... he uses the ropes to help him up. Rick Wright: SPINNING HEEL KICK BY MR. EXCELLENT!!! John Robertson: OH!! BOTH MR. EXCELLENT AND IDOL GO OVER.... BUT BOTH HOLD ON!! Jack Anderson: Just barely! Rick Wright: Look at Richard Blair! He almost has Rick Styles over the tope! John Robertson: BUT HERE COMES ALEX MARTINEZ! He nails Blair from behind forcing him to let Styles stay in the ring. Alex Martinez is now going to work on Blair and Skiles and Styles are going at it once again. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans boo as Harold Huge comes down to the ring. ] John Robertson: Harold Huge, the big 440 pound man is coming down to the ring! He drew number ten. Jack Anderson: Harold Huge could be a VERY tough man to throw out of the ring. Rick Wright: Look at Stanson go to work on Mr. Excellent now. Stanson with Excellent... BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! John Robertson: Look at Rick Styles now! He's backing into the corner as Johnny Skiles is coming after him! Jack Anderson: Styles is on his hands and knees begging for mercy! After the beating Skiles gave him during their match, I'm not surprised. The thing that surprises me is that EITHER of these two men are here after that match! Rick Wright: OH! STYLES JUST CAUGHT SKILES WITH A THUMB TO THE EYE! John Robertson: What? Where is Rick Styles going now? he just rolled out of the ring. Jack Anderson: ALEX MARTINEZ JUST CHOKE SLAMMED RICHARD BLAIR! BLAIR IS DOWN! Rick Wright: It looks like Rick Styles is pulling a table over to where Skiles is. John Robertson: It looks like Skiles is going under the top rope to get to Skiles outside the ring. Jack Anderson: NO!! ALEX MARTINEZ JUST GRABBED JOHNNY SKILES!! Rick Wright: MARTINEZ PICKS SKILES UP BY THE THROAT.... John Robertson: AND HE CHOKESLAMS JOHNNY SKILES TO THE OUTSIDE AND THROUGH THE TABLE!!! SKILES IS GONE!! Jack Anderson: Alex Martinez just chokeslammed Johnny Skiles to the outside of the ring through a table... I cannot believe it! Rick Wright: Look at Harold Huge! He just nailed Mr. Excellent with a body spash in the corner! Mr. Excellent is as flat as a piece of paper now! John Robertson: AJ Stanson comes from behind and Stanson is nailing Harold Huge. Jack Anderson: Idol comes over to the corner where Mr. Excellent is. Mr. Excellent is hardly moving. Rick Wright: CLOTHESLINE BY THE IDOL!! MR. EXCELLENT JUST WENT OVER THE TOP TO THE OUTSIDE!! IDOL ELIMINATED MR. EXCELLENT! Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans give a huge pop for Cooper Concrete as he runs out to the ring. ] John Robertson: Here comes Cooper Concrete! A former North American champion! Jack Anderson: Cooper Concrete is in the ring and he is going to work on everyone! Cooper nails Richard Blair with a kick to the gut. Now Cooper hits Harold Huge with a few pinches to the head. Rick Wright: Cooper really wants a shot at the IWF/WOW World Title at Summer Explosion III! John Robertson: Cooper Concrete and AJ Stanson are teaming up to try and get rid of the Idol. Jack Anderson: The two former Power Alliance members almost have the Idol out of the ring! Rick Wright: Idol is trying to fight back in. However, Alex Martinez and Rick Styles come after Stanson and Concrete. ALL FOUR MEN ARE GOING AT IT!! John Robertson: Richard Blair is kicking Harold Huge who is down in the corner. Jack Anderson: Here comes the Idol. He grabs Richard Blair by the hair from behind and pulls him down to the mat. Rick Wright: The Idol is choking Richard Blair who is down on the mat!! John Robertson: Cooper Concrete is going at it with Rick Styles. Cooper has Rick Styles set up. PILEDRIVER BY COOPER CONCRETE. Jack Anderson: Alex Martinez is choking AJ Stanson in the corner. Stanson is trying to get out of the corner however Martinez is a big man and Stanson can't move him to get away. Rick Wright: Cooper Concrete comes from behind Martinez... HE IS TRYING TO GET ALEX MARTINEZ OVER THE TOP!! John Robertson: Cooper and Stanson are not trying to get Alex Martinez over the top! Martinez is holding onto the top rope. Jack Anderson: RICK STYLES FROM BEHIND!! Styles nails Stanson. Rick Wright: Rick Styles gets AJ Stanson in a headlock... John Robertson: RUNNING BULLDOG BY RICK STYLES! Stanson is down. Jack Anderson: That's better then being up where your opponent can send you over the top to the outside. Rick Wright: Styles drops an elbow down onto Stanson. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans boo as Steve West runs down to the ring. ] John Robertson: Here comes Steve West! Former two time North American and one time US National champion. Jack Anderson: West is in the ring. He goes right over to where Cooper Concrete and Richard Blair are trying to throw Harold Huge over the top. Rick Wright: Steve West actually joins in! John Robertson: They've actually got Harold Huge almost over the top!! Jack Anderson: Harold Huge is 440 pounds. It isn't very easy to lift a man like that over the top! Rick Wright: Here comes the Idol as well! John Robertson: The Idol, Steve West, Cooper Concrete, and Richard Blair almost have Harold Huge over... Jack Anderson: THEY GET HAROLD HUGE OVER THE TOP!!! Rick Wright: I cannot believe it! It took four men to get the 440 pound man over the top! John Robertson: And as soon as they do that Steve West and Richard Blair go to work on Cooper Concrete! Both are members of Pain Inc and they cannot stand Cooper Concrete. Jack Anderson: The Idol, AJ Stanson, Alex Martinez, Richard Blair, Rick Styles, Cooper Concrete and Steve West are all in the ring right now. Idol and Stanson have been in there the longest as they were the first two in the ring. Rick Wright: Idol and AJ Stanson are once again going at it while West and Blair are going to work on Cooper. Alex Martinez and Rick Styles are being smart and just sitting back watching the others go at it. John Robertson: Idol has Stanson almost over the top. Stanson is kicking at the Idol trying to stay in the ring. Jack Anderson: West is holding onto Cooper Concrete while Richard Blair sits there punching him in the face. OH! Hard chop by Richard Blair on Cooper now. Rick Wright: It seems that both members of Pain Inc are working together, as is Rick Styles and Alex Martinez. John Robertson: West with Cooper Concrete. SNAP SUPLEX! Jack Anderson: Idol is choking Stanson along the ropes on the otherside of the ring. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Rick Wright: Who has unlucky number 13? [ Fans have a fixed reaction for Tyson Alexander as he comes down to the ring.] John Robertson: That could be bad luck for Tyson Alexander. He drew number 13. Jack Anderson: Alexander gets into the ring... oh no... Rick Wright: HAHA! It is bad luck for him! He runs right into Rick Styles and Alex Martinez! John Robertson: Styles takes Alexander down with a clothesline the second he gets into the ring. Martinez and Styles are now working on Tyson Alexander. Jack Anderson: Stanson is now working on the Idol. Stanson is setting the Idol up... DOUBLE UNDERHOOK PILEDRIVER!! Rick Wright: Blair and West are trying to get Cooper Concrete out... not having much luck. John Robertson: Cooper breaks free from West and Blair! He nails West with a punch! Cooper now kicks Blair in the gut! DDT BY COOPER!! Jack Anderson: West gets to his feet. Cooper throws him into the corner. COOPER FOLLOWS UP WITH A CLOTHESLINE IN THE CORNER!! Rick Wright: Blair now gets back to his feet and comes after Cooper Concrete from behind. John Robertson: Cooper Concrete turns around and nails Blair with a fist to the face. Jack Anderson: Cooper now with a huge clothesline... IT TAKES RICHARD BLAIR OVER THE TOP!!! BLAIR IS ELIMINATED!! Rick Wright: Steve West isn't happy at that. He nails Cooper with a clothesline from behind almost sending Cooper over the top however Cooper hangs on! John Robertson: Tyson Alexander is fighting back against Styles and Martinez! Alexander nails Styles with a punch to the face... and again! Jack Anderson: But Martinez comes from behind and takes him down with a knee to the back. Rick Wright: Two men can always take on one man easily... even more so with the skill and size of Styles and Martinez! John Robertson: Stanson is now setting up the Idol in the center of the ring... ICEBERG TIGERDRIVER BY AJ "BLACK ICE" STANSON ON THE IDOL!! Jack Anderson: We haven't see that move from Stanson in a while! Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans begin to boo loudly as "The Specialist" Vincent Bannister walks to the ring along with his manager, Missi Dominichi. ] John Robertson: Here comes "The Specialist" Vincent Bannister. The fans here really don't like this guy. Jack Anderson: Can you blame him? He may have ended the career of IWF/WOW World Heavyweight Champion Christopher Stonebreaker. Rick Wright: If that's the case, shouldn't they cheer him? Stonebreaker's a punk. John Robertson: Bannister gets into the ring. He goes after AJ Stanson. Bannister takes Stanson down with a clothesline! Jack Anderson: Bannister now picks up AJ Stanson again... Rick Wright: Bannister is helping the Idol beat on Stanson, maybe it was the Idol who paid Bannister to take out Stonebreaker? John Robertson: Bannister sets Stanson up... Jack Anderson: THOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER BY VINCENT BANNISTER!! Rick Wright: Stanson is done for now! John Robertson: The Idol and Bannister are now taking Stanson over to the ropes and they are trying to throw Stanson over the top. Jack Anderson: Cooper Concrete and Alex Martinez are going at it in a corner right now. Cooper is really pounding on the current North American champion. Rick Wright: And look at Tyson Alexander go to work on Rick Styles! Tyson is nailing Styles with some punches to the face and Styles looks out of it. John Robertson: Steve West is just taking it easy. Now he goes over to where Styles and Alexander are fighting. Jack Anderson: West grabs Alexander from behind and holds him for Styles to punch. STYLES NAIL ALEXANDER WITH A HARD CHOP! Rick Wright: West lets Alexander go. NOW RICK STYLES TAKES STEVE WEST DOWN WITH A CLOTHESLINE! John Robertson: No one can trust Styles. Jack Anderson: Styles picks West up and throws him into the corner. Styles nails West with a european uppercut. Rick Wright: West is fighting back. He nails Styles with a headbutt. John Robertson: Vincent Bannister and the Idol continue to pound on AJ Stanson. I don't know how much more of this the former World champion can take. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ "Perfect" Peter Bourke gets a small pop as he runs to the ring. ] John Robertson: Here comes "Perfect" Peter Bourke! Jack Anderson: Bourke gets into the ring and goes right to work on Steve West. Rick Wright: Peter Bourke is nailing West with several blows to the face. John Robertson: However here comes Alex Martinez from behind. Martinez grabs Bourke and drags him to the center of the ring. Jack Anderson: Martinez is just setting Bourke up... Rick Wright: MARTINEZ NAILS PETER BOURKE WITH A POWERBOMB! John Robertson: OH! It may not eliminate Bourke, but that powerbomb will help Martinez eliminate him! Jack Anderson: Here comes Rick Styles to help Martinez. They both drag Bourke over to the ropes and are now trying to throw Bourke over the top. Rick Wright: "The Specialist" Vincent Bannister is choking on Stanson while the Idol kicks at Stanson. John Robertson: Bannister lets go of Stanson. NOW HE GRABS THE IDOL AND STARTS CHOKING THE IDOL!! Jack Anderson: I guess Idol isn't the one who paid Bannister after all... Rick Wright: Steve is working on Tyson Alexander. Steve West is trying to get Tyson over the top however Tyson is holding on... barely! John Robertson: Cooper Concrete now comes over and starts going to work on Vincent Bannister. COOPER SENDS BANNISTER OVER THE TOP WITH A CLOTHESLINE... NO!! BANNISTER HOLDS ONTO THE TOP ROPE! Jack Anderson: Cooper tries it again... BANNISTER HOLDS ON ONCE AGAIN! Rick Wright: Cooper isn't having much luck trying to get rid of "The Specialist" Vincent Bannister. John Robertson: Once again, the Idol and AJ "Black Ice" Stanson are going at it. They've been going at it almost this whole Rumble. Jack Anderson: Stanson with the Idol... BACKBREAKER BY STANSON! Rick Wright: Come on Idol! Get up and get rid of Stanson. John Robertson: Cooper with a hard chop on Vincent Bannister. And another one! Jack Anderson: Cooper is trying to throw Bannister over the top once again... Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans pop for "The Southern Gentleman" Tommy Lane as he comes down to the ring. ] John Robertson: Here comes "The Southern Gentleman" Tommy Lane! Jack Anderson: Tommy Lane gets in the ring and he goes right after Vincent Bannister! Rick Wright: Both Cooper Concrete and Tommy Lane are going to work on Bannister. They might just get rid of him! John Robertson: Stanson and Idol are going at it still. Stanson goes to pick up the Idol. NO! Idol nails Stanson with a kick. Idol now picks up Stanson and slams him down to the mat. Jack Anderson: Idol drops an elbow down onto Stanson now! Rick Wright: Idol picks up Stanson. HE THROWS HIM OVER THE TOP! NO! STANSON HOLDS ONTO THE TOP ROPE AND ROLLS UNDER THE BOTTOM! John Robertson: Steve West and Tyson Alexander are still going at it. West backs Alexander into the ropes. HE DRIVES A KNEE INTO THE GUT OF ALEXANDER! Jack Anderson: West now with a hard chop on Tyson Alexander.... AND ANOTHER! Rick Wright: West is trying to throw Tyson Alexander over the top however he is not having much luck as Tyson is holding onto the ropes. John Robertson: Martinez and Styles are working on Peter Bourke. Jack Anderson: They have "Perfect" Peter Bourke tied up in the ropes. Rick Wright: DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE FROM ALEX MARTINEZ AND RICK STYLES SENDS PETER BOURKE OVER THE TOP!! John Robertson: BUT HIS FEET HAVE NOT TOUCHED THE FLOOR YET! Jack Anderson: He's caught in the ropes! Rick Wright: Martinez and Styles go over... they unhook the ropes and Peter Bourke falls to the floor! John Robertson: Peter Bourke is now gone! Jack Anderson: Tommy Lane is kicking Bannister while Cooper holds onto him! They get Bannister off his feet! Rick Wright: Tommy Lane and Cooper Concrete both pick up Vincent Bannister. John Robertson: They're trying to throw him over the top! Jack Anderson: BANNISTER IS HOLDING ONTO THE TOP ROPE!! HE WON'T GO!! Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2.. 1... [ Fans pop as Solitude runs out to the ring. ] John Robertson: Here comes Solitude! Jack Anderson: Solitude comes out to the ring... he could be a hard man to get out of there! Rick Wright: Solitude gets into the ring and goes after Rick Styles! John Robertson: Solitude backs Styles into the corner and starts going to work on him. Solitude is nailing Styles with everything he has. Jack Anderson: Martinez is coming after Solitude to save Styles! Rick Wright: NO! Here comes Cooper Concrete. Cooper nails Martinez! John Robertson: Cooper Concrete is really pounding on Alex Martinez now. Jack Anderson: Solitude with a headbutt on Styles in the corner. Tyson Alexander is now coming over to help Cooper Concrete eliminated Rick Styles. Rick Wright: NO! They can't do this! John Robertson: "The Specialist" Vincent Bannister and Tommy Lane are still going at it. Bannister is choking Lane in the corner. Lane is taking a swing at Bannister hoping to knock him down so he can get out of the corner. Jack Anderson: As long as Lane is in that corner Bannister has him trapped and there is nothing Lane can do about it. Rick Wright: The Idol and Steve West are teaming up to take on Stanson! John Robertson: West setting up Stanson... REVERSE DDT BY THE PROFESSOR! Jack Anderson: Tyson Alexander and Solitude were trying to throw Rick Styles over the top, now they are both going at it! Rick Styles backs away and goes over to help Alex Martinez work on Cooper Concrete. Rick Wright: Tyson Alexander nails Solitude with a knee to the gut. John Robertson: Tommy Lane has finally got out of the corner that him and Bannister were in. Tommy Lane is now getting the better of Vincent Bannister. Lane with a DDT on Bannister! Jack Anderson: Solitude now has Tyson Alexander almost over the top. Tyson is holding on for dear life however there is not much he can do. Rick Wright: Solitude is forcing him over! John Robertson: HE'S GOT HIM! NO!! Tyson rolled under the bottom rope back into the ring. Jack Anderson: And Solitude is stomping on him trying to force him out. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans boo as Cancer runs to the ring. ] John Robertson: Here comes Cancer, one half of the former World Tag Team Champions, the Lethal Leaders! Jack Anderson: Cancer gets into the ring and joins in on the brawl. Cancer and Steve West are going at it as Steve West went right over and nailed Cancer. Rick Wright: Cancer pushes West into the corner with a headbutt! John Robertson: Cancer has West trapped in the corner and he's kicking away on West. Jack Anderson: Cooper Concrete and Rick Styles are going at it as well. Styles sticks a finger into the eyes of Cooper blinding him. Rick Wright: Alex Martinez is helping Rick Styles as he has been for most of this Rumble. Styles and Martinez are trying to get Cooper Concrete over the top. John Robertson: Here comes AJ Stanson. Stanson gets into the corner and nails Alex Martinez. Jack Anderson: We've got Alex Martinez and AJ Stanson going at it while Rick Styles is trying to eliminated Cooper Concrete! Rick Wright: The Idol is just playing with Tyson Alexander in the corner. Alexander is pretty much out of it. John Robertson: Tyson Alexander tries to fight back with a few punches to the face of the Idol but hardly even hurts the Idol. Jack Anderson: The IC champion sets Tyson Alexander up on the top turnbuckle. Rick Wright: That's not a good place for Tyson Alexander to be!! John Robertson: The Idol is trying to knock him down to the floor! However Tyson is holding on! Jack Anderson: Cancer and Solitude are going at it now. Cancer slaps Solitude. Rick Wright: If Cancer's tag partner, Heatstroke, comes down to the ring. The Lethal Leaders could end up winning this thing! What would happen then? John Robertson: Solitude is fighting back against Cancer now. Solitude with a chop... and another one! Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans boo loudly as Heatstroke comes down to the ring. ] Jack Anderson: Here comes the tag team partner of Cancer! Both Lethal Leaders will be in the ring at the same time. Rick Wright: Heatstroke gets into the ring and right away from and Cancer team up to go to work on Solitude. Cancer holds onto Solitude while Heatstroke nails him with several punches to the gut. John Robertson: Steve West and Cooper Concrete are going at it in the corner. West is landing some blows to the jaw of Cooper Concrete. Jack Anderson: What a rumble this has been. In the ring right now we have fourteen men, The Idol, AJ Stanson, Alex Martinez, Rick Styles, Cooper Concrete, Steve West, Tyson Alexander, "The Specialist" Vincent Bannister , "The Southern Gentleman" Tommy Lane, Solitude, Cancer and Heatstroke. Rick Wright: What about Idol and Stanson? They've been in that ring for about forty minutes now! Are they trying to pull a AoD? John Robertson: We've still got eleven men to go. Jack Anderson: Bannister almost has Tommy Lane out!! Rick Wright: Tommy Lane is just barely hanging in there! John Robertson: BANNISTER HAS LANE OVER THE TOP!! Jack Anderson: NO!!! LANE JUST HUNG ON TO THE TOP!! Rick Wright: That was close! I thought Bannister had him gone. John Robertson: Steve West is getting beat on by AJ Stanson. These two have had a long history against each other. Jack Anderson: The Lethal Leaders leave Solitude down in the corner. They are going after Rick Styles and Alex Martinez!! Rick Wright: The Lethal Leaders nail Styles and Martinez from behind catching them off guard. Cancer is beating on Styles and Heatstroke is working on Martinez!! John Robertson: Cancer picks up Rick Styles. HE THROWS HIM OVER THE TOP!!! NO!!! RICK STYLES HANGS ON!! Jack Anderson: Rick Styles is hanging onto the top rope on the ring apron! Cancer goes and nails him! Styles still hangs on!! Cancer nails Styles again... Styles almost fell that time. Rick Wright: Cancer goes to nail him again! STYLES BLOCKS IT AND FIRES BACK! Styles gets back into the ring now and nails Cancer once again. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans have a mixed reaction for "Human Torture Rack" Ian Walsh as he walks down to the ring. ] John Robertson: Ian Walsh gets into the ring and goes to work on Tyson Alexander. Jack Anderson: Vincent Bannister is working on Solitude in the corner trying to get him over the top. Rick Wright: Huge clothesline by Bannister... John Robertson: SOLITUDE GOES OVER THE TOP ROPE!! Solitude is gone thanks to Bannister! Jack Anderson: Cooper Concrete is working on Steve West in the corner. Cooper with a hard chop on West. Tyson Alexander comes over to help Cooper try and eliminated West. Rick Wright: AJ "Black Ice" Stanson and the Idol are going at it once again in a corner of the ring. Stanson has the Idol backed into a corner and kicks him in the gut. John Robertson: Stanson is now setting the Idol up... Jack Anderson: HUGE CLOTHESLINE! IDOL GOES OVER THE TOP BUT LANDS ON THE RING APRON! Rick Wright: Idol gets back into the ring through the ring apron and goes right back at it with Stanson. John Robertson: The Lethal Leaders are working on Tommy Lane. Cancer and Heatstroke almost have Tommy Lane out of the ring. Jack Anderson: Tommy Lane is holding on though... he still has a lot of fight left in him. Rick Wright: Rick Styles and Alex Martinez are now going to work on Ian Walsh, however Walsh is fighting back and manages to get away from the two. John Robertson: Cooper Concrete and Tyson Alexander are still trying to get Steve West over the top. NOW TYSON NAILS COOPER! Jack Anderson: Tyson Alexander nails Cooper Concrete allowing Steve West to stay in the ring. Rick Wright: Now it's Tyson Alexander and Steve West double teaming Cooper Concrete! John Robertson: Alexander is holding onto Cooper and West delivers a elbow to the head of Cooper Concrete! Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans boo Dark Master as he makes his way to the ring. ] John Robertson: Here comes another IWF/WOW newcomer, Dark Master! Jack Anderson: Dark Master has been all over the wrestling world. He jumps into the ring and goes right to work on anyone. He nails Tyson Alexander! Rick Wright: Dark Master sees "Human Torture Rack" Ian Walsh over by the ropes and goes after him. John Robertson: DARK MASTER TAKES IAN WALSH OVER THE TOP WITH A CLOTHESLINE! Ian Walsh is gone thanks to Dark Master. Jack Anderson: Dark Master is now going at it with Cooper Concrete! Rick Wright: Over in the other side of the ring the Lethal Leaders are going to work on Tyson Alexander! John Robertson: West and Styles are going at it. Steve West has Rick Styles going out of the ring! Jack Anderson: There is nothing Alex Martinez can do about it either as AJ Stanson is going at it with him! Rick Wright: Heatstroke is going at it with Tyson Alexander! Alexander almost has Heatstroke out... I think he has him!! TYSON ALEXANDER JUST TOSSED HEATSTROKE OVER THE TOP! John Robertson: One of the Lethal Leaders are gone thanks to Tyson Alexander! Alexander is now under attack by Cancer. Jack Anderson: Cancer almost has Tyson Alexander over the top but he is doing everything he can to hold on. Here comes Tommy Lane to make the save! Rick Wright: Tommy Lane is nailing Cancer! Tyson Alexander is helping him! John Robertson: Alexander is holding onto Cancer. Lane goes for a axhandle. CANCER MOVES! LANE JUST NAILED ALEXANDER!! Jack Anderson: Now Tyson Alexander and Tommy Lane are going at it! Rick Wright: Look at AJ Stanson and the Idol! They are still going at it over in the corner! John Robertson: What a event this has been. There is no telling who will win this rumble! Jack Anderson: AJ Stanson and the Idol have been going at it for at least half of this Rumble and they are still in the ring. That is what I cannot believe! Rick Wright: Lane and Alexander are still going at it! We're just about ready for someone else to enter... Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Big pop for Magnus Colby as he makes his way down to the ring. ] John Robertson: Here comes Magnus Colby, one half of the World Tag Team Champions! Jack Anderson: Colby gets in the ring and he goes at it with Cancer! You have to wonder if Colby will team up with Styles and Martinez! If he does, they could be unstoppable! Rick Wright: Tommy Lane almost has Tyson Alexander out!! John Robertson: VINCENT BANNISTER FROM BEHIND!! BANNISTER THROWS OUT BOTH TOMMY LANE AND TYSON ALEXANDER!! Jack Anderson: "The Southern Gentleman" Tommy Lane was tossed out by Vincent Bannister while throwing out Tyson Alexander and he is not happy about it! Rick Wright: Lane and Alexander are fighting on there way back to the dressing room! John Robertson: Magnus Colby and Cancer are trading blows in the corner. Colby is trying to lift Cancer up so he can throw him over the top but Cancer is punching Colby to try and prevent him from being able to pick him up. Jack Anderson: It doesn't surprise me that Colby and Cancer are fighting. Magnus Colby and Alex Extreme are the ones who took the World Tag Team titles away from the Lethal Leaders. Rick Wright: Cancer should get rid of Colby for revenge while Extreme isn't in here. Once Extreme hits the ring, Cancer could be in trouble since his partner was already eliminated. John Robertson: West lifts Cooper Concrete up. He is trying hard to throw Cooper over the top. Cooper is holding onto the top rope to stop himself from going over! Jack Anderson: Dark Master has Vincent Bannister trapped in a corner of the ring. Dark Master nails Bannister with several lefts and rights. Rick Wright: Vincent Bannister has been in the ring quite a while, he has to be tired. Then again, what about the Idol and AJ Stanson? They've been in here even longer! John Robertson: We are seconds away from number twenty-three... Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans boo loudly as Robert d'Artois makes his way down to ringside. ] John Robertson: Here comes former US National Champion and the 1997 Ultimate Wrestling Champion, Robert d'Artois! Rick Wright: d'Artois gets a lot of luck by drawing a number this late in the rumble. I think d'Artois might just win it, he is one of the best wrestlers in the sport. John Robertson: d'Artois jumps into the mix. He goes right after Cooper Concrete who was hammering on Vincent Bannister in the corner. Jack Anderson: d'Artois and Bannister are now double teaming Cooper. Rick Wright: d'Artois and Bannister working together from the start? Maybe it was d'Artois who paid off Bannister! John Robertson: Magnus Colby and Cancer are brawling near the ropes. Jack Anderson: Cancer with a huge clothesline... IT TAKES BOTH MEN OVER THE TOP!! NO!! MAGNUS COLBY HOLDS ON TO THE TOP!! BUT CANCER IS GONE!! Rick Wright: Both of the Lethal Leaders are gone now! John Robertson: Magnus Colby now goes over and nails West. He tries to take Steve West over with a clothesline... Jack Anderson: WENT WON'T GO! He hangs onto the top. Rick Wright: Magnus Colby almost had him over. John Robertson: Dark Master and Rick Styles are battling it out in the center of the ring. Dark Master scoops Styles up and slams him down to the mat. Jack Anderson: Right now we've got The Idol, AJ Stanson, Alex Martinez, Rick Styles, Cooper Concrete, Steve West, "The Specialist" Vincent Bannister, Dark Master, Magnus Colby and Robert d'Artois all in the ring. Rick Wright: And we've still got seven more wrestlers to come! John Robertson: Bannister and d'Artois are trying to eliminated Cooper in the corner while the Idol and AJ Stanson are still going at it in the middle of the ring. Jack Anderson: Dark Master and Rick Styles are also brawling, they are now along the ropes. Rick Wright: And Magnus Colby and Steve West are going at it while Alex Martinez just watches on. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans have a mixed reaction for Zac Schneider as he comes to the ring. ] John Robertson: Here comes Zac Schneider. Jack Anderson: Schneider gets into the ring. He goes after Alex Martinez. Schneider nails Martinez with a punch... and another one! Martinez hardly moves. Rick Wright: Alex Martinez turns it around and shoves Schneider into the corner. Martinez now drives a knee to the gut of Schneider! John Robertson: Dark Master and Magnus Colby are battling it out in the corner. Two guys who should have have a great future in the IWF/WOW. Jack Anderson: Robert d'Artois slaps Rick Styles hard. d'Artois once again nails Styles. Rick Wright: d'Artois is now trying to get rid of Styles. Vincent Bannister comes over to help d'Artois eliminate Styles. John Robertson: d'Artois and Bannister are not having a very easy time at trying to get rid of Styles. Alex Martinez shoves Zac Schneider to the mat and goes over to make the save for Styles. Jack Anderson: Alex Martinez and Vincent Bannister are now fighting. Rick Wright: Martinez is kicking at Bannister in the corner. John Robertson: We are down to six more entrys into this Independence Day Rumble. Who will they be and what number will they have I don't know. Jack Anderson: However I think it is safe to say that anyone coming out this late into the Rumble has a good shot at winning as they would be fairly rested up. Rick Wright: Stanson is being beat on by the Idol. Idol has Stanson down on the mat and is choking him on the bottom rope. John Robertson: Cooper Concrete almost has Steve West out however West has got a hold of the top rope and won't let go. Jack Anderson: He's also got a piece of Cooper Concretes tights, so if he goes, he'll take Cooper with him. Rick Wright: The Professor is always thinking! John Robertson: Zac Schneider is trying to stay out of all of the action so he can rest, although, Zac is likely the freshest man in the ring right now as it is. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans pop loudly for Wuzho and he runs to the ring. ] John Robertson: HERE COMES WUZHO!! Jack Anderson: Wuzho gets into the ring and is nailing everyone! He is looking for Vincent Bannister and will go through anyone to find him! Rick Wright: Wuzho is really nailing Vincent Bannister with some hard punches. John Robertson: d'Artois and West come from behind and nail Wuzho. They try and take him down but Wuzho fights back and nails both d'Artois and West. Jack Anderson: Wuzho kicks West in the gut... DDT BY WUZHO! Rick Wright: NOW BANNISTER CLOTHESLINES WUZHO FROM BEHIND! John Robertson: Wuzho falls to the mat and all three men start beating on Wuzho. Jack Anderson: Zac Schneider standing near the ropes trying to avoid everyone, he's doing a good job at it right now. Rick Wright: Cooper Concrete and Rick Styles are battling it out over in the corner. John Robertson: Dark Master sneaking up from behind Zac Schneider now... DARK VANITY PICKS UP SCHNEIDER AND THROWS HIM OVER THE TOP TO THE OUTSIDE!! Jack Anderson: Dark Master has eliminated two men now, both Schneider and Walsh. Rick Wright: Magnus Colby comes over and nails Dark Master with a uppercut. John Robertson: Colby shoves Dark Master into the corner. Colby drills a elbow into the face of Dark Master. Jack Anderson: Colby now on the second turnbuckle. He nails Dark Master with punches to the face! 1.. 2.. 3.. 4.. 5.. 6.. NO! DARK MASTER PUSHES COLBY OFF THE TURNBUCKLE! Rick Wright: Colby falls over the top rope... BUT HE LANDS ON THE RING APRON! John Robertson: Colby almost got himself eliminated by going to the second turnbuckle that time. Jack Anderson: Colby is back in the ring again and going after Dark Master once again. Rick Wright: Rick Styles and Alex Martinez are double teaming AJ Stanson! They've got him trapped along the ropes and are trying to throw him out. John Robertson: However AJ Stanson will not quit, he will try and fight from being tossed out for as long as he can. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans boo loudly as the Prophet walks out. ] John Robertson: Here comes the Prophet to the ring! Jack Anderson: The Prophet has entered the ring and right away Rick Styles comes after him. Styles and the Prophet are trading blows. Rick Wright: Prophet shoves Styles into a corner and nails Styles with several kicks to the mid-section. John Robertson: d'Artois, Bannister and Alex Martinez are all beating down on Wuzho now. Jack Anderson: Wuzho is doing his best to fight back against the three. Rick Wright: Wuzho seems like a madman. They should lock him up in one of those white jackets. John Robertson: Yeah, you know a lot about those white jackets, don't you Rick? Rick Wright: Shut up. Jack Anderson: Steve West and Dark Master are fighting in the middle of the ring. West sets up Dark Master... Rick Wright: Suplex! NO... John Robertson: Dark Master blocks the suplex. Dark Master now forces West to let him go. Dark Master with a kick to the gut of Steve West... PILEDRIVER BY DARK MASTER! Jack Anderson: Stanson and the Idol are still in the ring and still fighting each other. Both of them really want to eliminate each other. Rick Wright: Vincent Bannister now finds Cooper Concrete and takes him down with a clothesline. John Robertson: Cooper falls down over the second rope and Bannister is choking Cooper on the second rope. Jack Anderson: Wuzho comes after Bannister once again. WUZHO WITH A CLOTHESLINE... BANNISTER FALL TO HIS FEET! BUt he doesn't go over the top... Rick Wright: He just about did... John Robertson: Wuzho is stomping on Bannister!! Magnus Colby comes after Wuzho and Wuzho sends Colby down with a hard right hand! Jack Anderson: Robert d'Artois and Steve West are fighting now. West sticks a thumb to the eye of d'Artois and d'Artois is blinded. Rick Wright: Steve West now takes d'Artois over the ropes. He's trying to throw d'Artois over... John Robertson: d'Artois holds on!! Jack Anderson: Not by much. Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans have a mixed reaction for Alex Extreme as he makes his way down to ringside. ] John Robertson: Here comes one half of the World Tag Team champions, Alex Extreme! Extreme gets into the ring and his tag team partner, Magnus Colby, and try to eliminate Cooper Concrete. Alex Extreme is replacing Eric Travers in this Royal Rumble. Jack Anderson: We've got a little over a dozen guys in the ring right now. There is The Idol, AJ Stanson, Alex Martinez, Rick Styles, Cooper Concrete, Steve West, "The Specialist" Vincent Bannister, Dark Master, Magnus Colby, Robert d'Artois, Wuzho, the Prophet and now Alex Extreme. Rick Wright: Robert d'Artois and the Prophet have Wuzho almost over the top rope and outside. Wuzho is fighting, but I don't think he'll be able to hold on. John Robertson: Vincent Bannister comes over to help Dark Master work on Steve West. Bannister and Dark Master have West holding onto the top rope. If West lets go, he's gone. Jack Anderson: Colby and Extreme are now beating on Alex Martinez. Rick Styles is actually coming over to stop them from attacking Alex Martinez! Rick Wright: LOOK AT THAT! John Robertson: MAGNUS COLBY AND ALEX EXTREME JUST NAILED RICK STYLES WITH A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE TO SEND HIM OVER THE TOP!! Jack Anderson: Rick Styles is gone! Rick Wright: But what a performance by Styles. After being in that TKO match, and lasting this long in the Rumble... he is now gone! John Robertson: Styles is outside the ring and upset. Martinez with a clothesline. COLBY GOES OVER! NO!!! COLBY HANGS ONTO THE TOP ROPE AND LANDS ON THE RING APRON! Jack Anderson: Alex Martinez is now kicking at Alex Extreme. He throws him into the corner.. MARTINEZ DRIVES A KNEE INTO THE GUT OF EXTREME! Rick Wright: Stanson coming up from behind the Idol who is resting in the corner.. Stanson coming from behind with a splash in the corner.. NO!! IDOL MOVES AND STANSON HITS THE TURNBUCKLE! John Robertson: Idol tries to throw Stanson over... NO!! STANSON WON'T GO! Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans begin to boo as Hades walks to the ring. ] John Robertson: Here comes Hades! Jack Anderson: He's a big guy... could be hard to throw out. Rick Wright: Hades gets into the ring and goes after Wuzho. Hades takes him down with a huge clothesline! John Robertson: Steve West and the Prophet are fighting. Prophet comes up from behind and tries to throw West over but he isn't able to as West hangs on. Jack Anderson: Martinez levels Alex Extreme with a huge clothesline taking him down to the mat. Rick Wright: Colby nails Alex Martinez from behind! Martinez almost falls! Colby nails Martinez again! John Robertson: Colby goes to hit him again... MARTINEZ BLOCKS HIM THIS TIME!! Martinez picks up Colby... GORILLA PRESS BY ALEX MARTINEZ!!! Jack Anderson: HE THROWS MAGNUS COLBY TO THE OUTSIDE!! Colby is gone! Rick Wright: Alex Martinez gets a bit of revenge for Rick Styles. ALEX EXTREME FROM BEHIND! HE DRILLS MARTINEZ AND TAKES HIM DOWN TO THE MAT!! EXTREME IS NAILING MARTINEZ!! John Robertson: Wuzho is fighting back against Hades!! Here come Robert d'Artois and Vincent Bannister over to help Hades. They are attacking Wuzho from behind. Jack Anderson: The way Hades, d'Artois and Bannister are working together almost makes you wonder if they are working together. Rick Wright: Wuzho is fighting back against all three! John Robertson: Wuzho with a clothesline on Hades taking him down to the mat! ANOTHER ONE AGAINST D'ARTOIS!! Jack Anderson: Vincent Bannister is coming after him now. WUZHO DUCKS!!! VINCENT BANNISTER GOES OVER THE TOP!! VINCENT BANNISTER IS GONE!!! Rick Wright: Wuzho just eliminated Vincent Bannister! Hades and d'Artois are both up. THEY NAIL WUZHO AND TAKE HIM DOWN TO THE MAT! John Robertson: Cooper Concrete comes from behind. HE PICKS UP STEVE WEST!!! WEST GOES OVER!! Jack Anderson: BUT HE LANDS ON THE RING APRON AND ROLLS BACK IN THE RING!! Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [ Fans have a mixed reaction for Xavier Othello as he enters the ring.] John Robertson: Here comes another newcomer, Xavier Othello. He drew number twenty-nine. Jack Anderson: He stands a good shot at winning this thing. Rick Wright: We've only got one more man to come out, wonder who that will be? John Robertson: Othello gets into the ring. Right away, Othello and Steve West go at it. West get the upper hand backing Othello into the corner. Jack Anderson: Steve West is now taking Othello to school in the corner nailing him with several blows. XAVIER OTHELLO REVERSES IT!! Othello shoves West into the corner and starts nailing him now. Rick Wright: Alex Extreme is still pounding on Alex Martinez, trying to get revenge as Martinez eliminated his tag team partner, Magnus Colby, earlier in the Rumble. John Robertson: Cooper Concrete has Dark Master almost over the top!! I think Cooper may have Dark Master eliminated!! Jack Anderson: Cooper Concrete is trying to get Dark Master over! Dark Master is hanging on!! Rick Wright: Just barely! John Robertson: HERE COMES ROBERT D'ARTOIS FROM BEHIND!!! D'ARTOIS COMES FROM BEHIND AND LIFTS BOTH MEN UP!! Jack Anderson: BOTH COOPER CONCRETE AND DARK MASTER GO OVER THE TOP!! ROBERT D'ARTOIS ELIMINATED COOPER CONCRETE AND DARK MASTER! Rick Wright: Cooper Concrete was a favorite to win this thing! He was in there for close to forty minutes! John Robertson: Hades is choking on Wuzho in the corner. Hades has been really working on Wuzho ever since Wuzho eliminated Vincent Bannister. Jack Anderson: ALEX MARTINEZ HAS ALEX EXTREME IN A GORILLA PRESS NOW!! ALEX MARTINEZ THROWS EXTREME OUT OF THE RING WITH A GORILLA PRESS!! BOTH MEMBERS OF THE DYNAMIC DUO ARE GONE! Rick Wright: Alex Extreme who replaced Eric Travers was just eliminated by Alex Martinez. What a showing by Martinez here tonight! John Robertson: Martinez is now going after the Idol, but the Idol is running away from both AJ Stanson and Alex Martinez! Fans: 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... John Robertson: Number thirty is.... [ Fans have a mixed reaction for Poseidon as he comes to the ring. ] Jack Anderson: It's Poseidon! I don't believe it! Poseidon drew number thirty. Rick Wright: He could win it! John Robertson: Poseidon gets into the ring and goes right to work on Steve West. Poseidon gets in the ring and backs West into the corner. Jack Anderson: Wuzho is now fighting back against Hades. Wuzho is kicking on Hades in the corner. Robert d'Artois comes over and grabs Wuzho from behind and holds him. Rick Wright: Hades gets up and lands several punches to the gut of Wuzho. John Robertson: We've gone through all thirty men now... we're down to ten in the ring. The winner of the 1998 Independence Day Rumble will either be the Idol, AJ Stanson, Alex Martinez, Steve West, Robert d'Artois, Wuzho, the Prophet, Hades, Xavier Othello and Poseidon. Jack Anderson: Stanson is attacking the Prophet in the corner. Stanson is really working him over with some punches. Rick Wright: Martinez has finally caught the Idol. The North American champion is kicking the Idol in the gut. John Robertson: Martinez is now picking the Idol up! GORILLA PRESS BY ALEX MARTINEZ!! HE'S GOING TO THROW THE IDOL OUT!! Jack Anderson: NO!! THE IDOL STICKS A THUMB INTO THE EYES OF ALEX MARTINEZ MAKING MARTINEZ DROP THE IDOL BACK INTO THE RING! Rick Wright: Stanson with a clothesline on the Prophet... John Robertson: THE PROPHET GOES OVER THE TOP!! AJ "BLACK ICE" STANSON JUST ELIMINATED THE PROPHET!! Jack Anderson: Poseidon is really working on Steve West in the corner. Poseidon is trying to throw out West but West is doing everything possible to stay in the ring. Rick Wright: Wuzho and Robert d'Artois are brawling right now. Wuzho with a huge clothesline... D'ARTOIS GOES OVER... John Robertson: NO!! D'ARTOIS LANDS ON THE RING APRON! d'Artois gets back into the ring. CLOTHESLINE FROM BEHIND TAKES WUZHO OFF OF HIS FEET! Jack Anderson: Hades and Xavier Othello continue to fight it out with each other. Hades has Othello going over however Othello is trying to fight back and stay inside the ring, and so far it has worked. Rick Wright: That's just luck on the part of Othello. John Robertson: WEST IS REALLY GOING TO WORK ON POSEIDON NOW!! Jack Anderson: West is stomping on Poseidon in the corner. Rick Wright: He lets Poseidon get to his feet now. John Robertson: WEST WITH A CLOTHESLINE SENDS POSEIDON OVER THE TOP!! Jack Anderson: Poseidon is gone and we are down to the elite eight! Rick Wright: Wuzho is going to work on Hades as well. WUZHO WITH A CLOTHESLINE!! HADES DOESN'T GO OVER!! John Robertson: Both Wuzho and Xavier Othello are trying to eliminate Hades now. d'Artois is coming over to hel but AJ Stanson grabs him and starts beating on him. Jack Anderson: West and the Idol are going at it now. Idol is kicking West in the gut. Rick Wright: Alex Martinez comes over and rams the heads of both Steve West and the Idol together. Martinez now starts choking the Idol in the corner. John Robertson: Xavier Othello and Wuzho almost have Hades tossed out of the ring. Jack Anderson: I think both of them might get him out! Rick Wright: NO!! John Robertson: YES!! XAVIER OTHELLO AND WUZHO JUST ELIMINATED HADES!! HADES IS GONE FROM THE INDEPENDENCE DAY RUMBLE!! Jack Anderson: Thanks to both Xavier Othello and Wuzho. Rick Wright: OH!! Look at this now! John Robertson: Xavier Othello just nailed Wuzho. Those two are going at it! Jack Anderson: These six men will do anything to win the Independence Day Rumble! Rick Wright: Wuzho is getting his butt kicked by Xavier Othello! John Robertson: Xavier Othello is choking Wuzho on the top rope now! Jack Anderson: Wuzho is trying to fight back against Xavier Othello however he is not having much luck. Rick Wright: Martinez and the Idol are still going at it as well. Also, Robert d'Artois and Steve West are trying to eliminate AJ Stanson. John Robertson: WUZHO REVERSES WITH XAVIER OTHELLO!! WUZHO NOW LIFTS OTHELLO UP!! OTHELLO GOES OVER THE TOP!! XAVIER OTHELLO IS GONE!! Jack Anderson: We are now down to six men left in the Independence Day Rumble. The Idol, AJ "Black Ice" Stanson, "Hot Stuff" Alex Martinez, "Professor" Steve West, Robert d'Artois and Wuzho. Rick Wright: One of those six men have to be the winner. John Robertson: West and d'Artois are going it in the corner. AJ Stanson and Alex Martinez are fighting the Idol while Wuzho is catching his breath. Jack Anderson: d'Artois almost has West eliminated. Rick Wright: Alex Martinez and AJ Stanson are really going at the Idol. I think they may actually eliminate him. John Robertson: Here comes Wuzho. Wuzho goes after Alex Martinez! Wuzho nails Martinez with several punches to the face. Jack Anderson: Idol is fighting back against AJ Stanson now! The Idol picks up AJ Stanson.. HUGE BODYSLAM!! Rick Wright: d'Artois has Steve West going out... John Robertson: WEST GOES OVER THE TOP!! Jack Anderson: WAIT! He lands on the ring apron! Rick Wright: d'Artois sees this... John Robertson: d'Artois goes over and shoves West off... WEST FITS THE FLOOR! STEVE WEST IS GONE! Jack Anderson: Robert d'Artois comes after Wuzho now. Wuzho leaves Martinez to fight with d'Artois. Rick Wright: Stanson sets up the Idol. BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX! John Robertson: Idol is really out of energy. He is using the ropes to get up... Jack Anderson: HERE COMES STANSON WITH A CLOTHESLINE! HE SENDS THE IDOL OVER THE TOP!! Rick Wright: NO!! IDOL DOESN'T GO OVER!! HE DUCKS! BACK BODY DROP BY THE IDOL... STANSON GOES OVER! John Robertson: BUT STANSON LANDS ON THE RING APRON! Jack Anderson: Stanson gets back in the ring! Rick Wright: Stanson in the ring and he goes right after the Idol again! John Robertson: However Idol has him trapped against the ropes. European upper cut by the Idol on Stanson! Jack Anderson: WAIT!!! STANSON DOES A BACK BODY DROP ON THE IDOL!!! HE SENDS IDOL OVER THE TOP!! Rick Wright: NO!! John Robertson: YES! THE IDOL LANDS ON THE FLOOR! AJ STANSON ELIMINATED THE IDOL AND WILL GET A TITLE SHOT AGAINST THE IDOL!! Jack Anderson: The Idol is on the floor and is very upset. Stanson is pointing and laughing at him. Rick Wright: Wuzho and d'Artois are going at it near the ropes! John Robertson: WUZHO WITH A HUGE CLOTHESLINE!! HE SENDS D'ARTOIS OVER THE TOP!!! Jack Anderson: WAIT!! D'ARTOIS LANDED ON THE RING APRON! Wuzho is looking over across the ring now wear Stanson is pointing and laughing at the Idol... ALEX MARTINEZ COMES FROM BEHIND STANSON!! HE LIFTS STANSON AND THROWS HIM OVER THE TOP!! Rick Wright: Stanson and the Idol are both down on the floor and now Alex Martinez is yelling at them both telling them to go back to the locker room. John Robertson: HERE COMES WUZHO FROM BEHIND! WUZHO NOW PICKS UP AND LIFTS ALEX MARTINEZ FROM BEHIND!! Jack Anderson: ALEX MARTINEZ IS GONE!! HE WAS ELIMINATED BY WUZHO! Rick Wright: Wuzho just tossed out Alex Martinez! I cannot believe it! Neither can Wuzho! John Robertson: Wuzho turns around. ROBERT D'ARTOIS COMES OUT OF NO WHERE NOW! HE JUST TOOK DOWN WUZHO WITH A HUGE CLOTHESLINE! Jack Anderson: d'Artois picks up Wuzho. He fires him out of the ring... John Robertson: YES!! ROBERT D'ARTOIS JUST ELIMINATED WUZHO!! WUZHO IS GONE!! ROBERT D'ARTOIS WON THE 1998 INDEPENDENCE DAY RUMBLE!! RA: Here is your winner of the 1998 Independence Day Rumble.... R O B E R T D ' A R T O I S ! ! ! John Robertson: Holy cow! What a night this has been! Jack Anderson: Who would have thought that Robert d'Artois would have been the winner! Rick Wright: Why me of course! John Robertson: Sure you did Rick. Jack Anderson: What a night tonight has been! We saw GREAT matches with Alex Martinez taking on Richard Blair, and Rick Styles taking on Johnny Skiles and more. Plus we saw the returns of Martin Richards, who was the Dark Vanity look-a-like, and Dark Vanity, who returned to challenge Richards because he went around dressing like him! Rick Wright: Plus Robert d'Artois is the winner of the Independence Day Rumble! John Robertson: Although there were good showings by guys like Wuzho, Alex Martinez, Rick Styles, the Idol, AJ Stanson and more... Jack Anderson: We are all out of time now! What a night this has been! We'll see you July 13th on IWF/WOW MONDAY MAYHEM! SO LONG EVERYONE!