Missy Janson - Without any further hesitation, it is time for the first match of the evening. It is scheduled for a one-fall, with no time limit... She pauses willingly to catch her breath. Missy Janson - Coming to the ring first... from Brooklyn, New York... Lorenzo Demarco! The lights dim as "Shook Ones Part II" by Mobb Deep turns on. The crowd begins to boo as Lorenzo Demarco slowly makes his way onto the ramp and stands there with his head lower and his hands to his side. He begins to bob his head to the beat pumping himself up for the wrestling match ahead. Ignoring the crowd and his surroundings he lifts his head up focusing on nothing but the ring as he walks toward it at times his lips moving to the lyrics of the song. Bobby Shavonie - Lorenzo Demarco, in his short time here in the OWF, has been undefeated. He looks to keep that going tonight. Nick Burst - His style is unlike anything we've really seen in the OWF, in a long time, and he has taken people off guard. Bobby Shavonie - There are no surprises tonight. Demarco and Jackrabbit both knew this match was coming last week. Nick Burst - And what a treat that it will open Addiction tonight! Should be a hell of a battle. Bobby Shavonie - I'm with you, Nick. Been looking forward to this match all week. A few fans foolishly try to reach out and touch him but he stays out of reach of both sides, glancing at one or two people slightly as they hurl an insult or a jeer at him. He jumps up on the ring entrance and then goes through the middle and top rope, he bounces up and down a few times and cracks his knuckles ready for a fight. Eventually his music fades out, and we quickly cut back outside to the OWF Ring Announcer. Missy Janson - And his opponent... from Parts Unknown... The Jackrabbit! The arena lights dim, and hysterical laughter sounds through the arena. A series of rabbits appear on the big screen, their eyes a crimson red. "Out Of My Head" by Puddle Of Mudd begins to play, as smoke fills the entrance-ramp and blue strobe lights scan the arena. Onto the ramp steps The Jackrabbit. He is wearing one of his trademark T-Shirts, and his plaid, wrestling shorts. Nick Burst - Last week The Jackrabbit really seemed like he was losing his cool. Bobby Shavonie - You would too if you were in his situation. Nick Burst - Yeah but even a happy-go-lucky guy like The Jackrabbit didn't lose it when Talon turned on him. I mean, he got pretty grumpy, but last week he was willing to take on the whole NFB. Bobby Shavonie - And that makes him a very dangerous man come this week. Nick Burst - Hey I agree with you, but Demarco hasn't been a slouch in his run here. Maybe this is the wrong time for The Jackrabbit to try to stand up for himself. Bobby Shavonie - Then when would be the right time, Nick? The Jackrabbit begins to walk down the ramp as the music picks up, and he then runs and slides into the ring as blue strobe lights scan the arena. He climbs the nearest turnbuckle, and laughs outloud to himself, raising both arms and wriggling the index fingers on each as the fans cheer him. The Jackrabbit then jumps back down, and paces the ring, looking entirely as though he has no idea where he is as he heads to his corner; his music quickly fading out. Standing in the middle of the ring, OWF Official Dean Stern checks on both men; then signals for the bell. VS THE JACKRABBIT LORENZO DEMARCO (Ding, Ding, Ding...) A man determined is The Jackrabbit as he storms all the way across the ring, just wanting to get his hands on his opponent. It looks like Lorenzo Demarco is in a daze as he barely moves, until the last second as he dips his head between the top and middle ropes; which brings Dean Stern in to back Jackrabbit off. Wanting to stay within the rules The Jackrabbit backs off to the middle of the ring and tries to regroup as Demarco straightens up his body, and exits his corner with his hands up over his face getting into a fighting position. With no cares, it seems, The Jackrabbit heads in again but Demarco once again dips through the ropes; bringing a huge chorus of boo's in his direction as the referee again has to restrain Jackrabbit, pushing him back to the middle of the ring forcing a clean break. Back to square one it looks like Demarco is really prepared to get this match started as he claps his hands together, and starts around in a circular motion once more. Lorenzo feigns taking a step forward, then hits the mat on his stomach; rolling out of the ring to stand on the outside mocking the fans. Bobby Shavonie - What is Lorenzo doing? Is he scared of Jackrabbit? Nick Burst - Fuck no. He's playing with his head. He saw Jackrabbit get heated last week, and he's trying to further his rage. Bobby Shavonie - Why would he do that? With his back to the ring Lorenzo Demarco originally doesn't see The Jackrabbit make his exit through the ropes, and then rushes around one of the corners of the ring; trying to stay away from his opponent. Rounding the steel post Demarco dives head-first back into the ring under the bottom rope, and is immediately followed by The Jackrabbit who looks to return to the ring in the same manner. The only problem is that Lorenzo is already on his feet and lays out to drive a double axe handle smash upon the back of Jackrabbit's head, keeping him down on his stomach while Demarco rises to his feet to unleash a wicked stomp to the shoulder blades. Nick Burst - Because of that, right fucking there! He got Jackrabbit too focused on anger, and he made a mistake! There is no hesitation in Lorenzo Demarco's actions as he repeatedly pummels the back of his opponent with kicks with his right boot; from the base of his spine, to the base of his skull. When Demarco doesn't obey the warnings of the OWF Official Dean Stern, he starts his manditory five count trying to back Lorenzo off. 1, 2, 3, 4; Lorenzo holds his arms up in the air, takes a solid step back and allows for a full second to pass. Once it's over he moves back in and continues kicking away at The Jackrabbit, not even giving him a second to try to muster up some way to get off the mat. Again Stern, who skips the warning this time, goes back to his manditory five count. 1, 2, 3, 4; he gets the same results as Lorenzo Demarco lifts his arms above his head, claiming innocence as he takes a step away from The Jackrabbit. The referee is prepared and positions his body between Lorenzo Demarco and his opponent, giving him no choice but to hang back as The Jackrabbit executes a push-up and bounces right up to his feet ready to come at Demarco. When he approaches Dean Stern becomes an obstacle in his way, as the referee becomes sandwiched between the two men. This allows Demarco to reach forward and stick his right thumb directly into The Jackrabbit's left eye socket, causing him to spin around while bringing the palm of his left hand up over his face in pain. Shoving the official aside Demarco grabs onto The Jackrabbit, securing him in a suplex hold that he transitions in preparation for a fishermans suplex by hooking the inside left leg of his opponent with his right hand. Using all of the strength in his body Demarco hits the fishermans suplex, and bridges his back to pin Jackrabbit's shoulders to the mat; bringing the referee in to make the count. 1... 2... Jackrabbit kicks out, not so much damaged by the move but slow to sit up in shock. Knowing he has gained a slight advantage Lorenzo Demarco makes his way to a standing position directly behind the seated Jackrabbit, and brings the point of his right elbow down upon the crown of his head with a downward elbow strike. He follows it with a second downward elbow strike, this with with his left elbow and Jackrabbit yells out in pain. When he does so Lorenzo reaches over Jackrabbit's head and sends his fingers into his opponent's mouth; curling his fingers and yanking back on the upper jaw of The Jackrabbit. The referee immediately admonishes Demarco so he lets go of the vicious move only to grab onto JR's nose, and pull it backwards; which sends Dean Stern into a rage, ready to start his manditory count up for the third time in this match. Just as he is ready to do so Demarco lets go of the hold, briefly gives Jackrabbit a break; then digs his fingertips into Jackrabbit's closed eyes as hard as he can. This eye gouge from behind is enough to get Dean Stern physically involved as he pulls at Lorenzo Demarco's arms, trying to get him away from Jackrabbit. It works and Stern's face is turning red in anger, trying to get Demarco to listen to him; but Lorenzo just smiles and looks to push him out of the way. When the path is clear, an enraged Jackrabbit rushes at Demarco; tackling him down to his back with a double-leg take down that sends the fans jumping out of their seats in excitement. Mounting Lorenzo, The Jackrabbit goes to work peppering him with rights and lefts to the face that all find their mark at first. Eventually Demarco realizes what is going on and coils his arms over his head, deflecting some of the shots to the side; but a few slip through the cracks, doing a good bit of damage to Lorenzo. Sensing a bit of an advantage The Jackrabbit willingly stands up off of his opponent, uses both hands to cradle the back of his head, and stands him straight up onto his feet to join him. Locking Lorenzo Demarco's head with his right arm, The Jackrabbit reaches down and lifts his opponent straight into the air only to fall back, executing a huge impact DDT that spikes Demarco's forehead right into the mat; and like a lightning bolt, JR rolls Demarco onto his back bringing in the referee as it seems like he wants to go for a pin. He aborts that plan, or never had it in his mind, as he rushes to the nearest corner and grabs onto the top ring cable. Springboarding to a perch on the top rope, looking out into the crowd, Jackrabbit backflips off the corner and sends his body flying towards Demarco; landing on top of him with a beautiful top rope moonsault, which JR calls the Laughing Matter. Again OWF Official Dean Stern moves inward expecting that a pinfall is coming, but Jackrabbit rolls up to the balls of his feet and leaves Lorenzo Demarco behind once more as he goes right back to the same corner he just vaulted off of. Dipping his body under the top rope The Jackrabbit chooses to get to the top turnbuckle by climbing from the outside, and when he gets to the top rope he stands up tall; just waiting for his opponent to stand up. Under his own power, having a bit of a hard time catching his breath, Lorenzo finally stands up and staggers around to square his shoulders to the corner The Jackrabbit is atop of. It's a good thing he did as JR comes flying off the top, his feet extended towards Demarco's face, looking for a missle dropkick. With the greatest of ease Lorenzo side-steps the attack, allowing gravity to send Jackrabbit slamming down to the mat empty handed on his assault; but he wants to make JR pay. Stepping in he grabs Jackrabbit around the waist, lifting him to his feet where he secures his opponent in a reverse waist lock; only to pop his hips and toss him over his head with a release german suplex. The Jackrabbit lands on the back of his head and rolls over onto his stomach, his momentum completely cut off, while Lorenzo Demarco knows he has earned himself a few seconds of relaxation. Bobby Shavonie - Costly error there by The Jackrabbit! Nick Burst - No shit, Bobby. I'm not saying he would have gotten a win after that moonsault but he got greedy going back up to the top as soon as he got an advantage. Bobby Shavonie - Who knows, that could have been his last chance at holding an advantage over Demarco... Nick Burst - I doubt that. The Jackrabbit is a fucking phenomenal wrestler. He'll find a way to get back into this, and hopefully use what just happened as a learning experience. Staying down on his back Lorenzo Demarco smiles a bit, taking in his surroundings fully capable of moving; but choosing not to. Rolling onto his right hip Lorenzo sets his eyes upon his opponent who has made his way to the nearest bottom ring rope he could find, holding onto it while trying to grab at the second ring cable above it. Even with the way this match has played out, and the recent damage he has taken, The Jackrabbit is not allowing himself to stay down and this amazes Lorenzo Demarco. Not in a way that sets him back, but in a way that motivates him to get up to his feet as quickly as possible. When he does so he approaches The Jackrabbit just as he gets up to his knees, and Lorenzo Demarco helps JR all the way back to his feet; just to bring a rising knee strike across this throat. Grabbing him around the head and preparing him for a bulldog with this side headlock, Demarco steps forward ready to sit out when he is shoved away from The Jackrabbit; crashing into the ropes chest first, sending him in a backpedal towards the middle of the squared circle. Expecting an attack from behind Demarco covers up the back of his head with both arms, restricting his peripheral vision which would have caught The Jackrabbit charging past him, and jumping up to the middle rope. Springboarding off of it The Jackrabbit nails his opponent with a dropkick to the face with enough force to drop Lorenzo down to a seated position. As soon as Jackrabbit gets back up to his feet he runs forward, and connects with a shining wizard knee strike to the face of Demarco; and immediately pounces on him, raining down repeated right hands from behind his ear with the intent of doing damage. Demarco cannot cover up this time as he is too dazed by the prior offense of his opponent, and the only thing that stops The Jackrabbit is the referee stepping in and grabbing him by that right arm. OWF Official Dean Stern has let this match get too out of control so he no longer resorts to the manditory five count, as he gets physical enough that The Jackrabbit stands up and shoves Stern down to his rear. The uncharacteristic move from The Jackrabbit isn't well received by the fans and when he jumps back on Lorenzo Demarco, trying to violently pummel him again the referee stands himself up and seems to be thinking about disqualifying Jackrabbit. Instead, he goes back to the five count knowing it to be the only legit way to end this match; or to get JR back on track. 1, 2, 3, 4; right before the five count, The Jackrabbit grabs Demarco around the head and begins leading him up to his feet. As soon as Lorenzo Demarco is standing The Jackrabbit hits him with a closed fist to the left side of his face, followed by a left to the right side of Lorenzo's face. Twirling his fingers in the air and spinning his body around The Jackrabbit has turned his move called Slap Happy, into Knuckles Happy it seems, as he rears back and throws a right haymaker straight into Demarco's mouth. The shot is so powerful that Demarco is backed up on the heels of his boots, instead of falling down to his back, conscious enough to check his lips for blood; but unaware of the fact that his opponent is darting right for him until the last second. All Lorenzo can do is dip his chin to his chest and thrust the crown of his head forward, and it makes contact with the bridge of The Jackrabbit's nose; sending a stream of blood out of his right nostril as he covers his face in pain. Even off the offensive move Demarco backpedals all the way into the nearest corner, resting himself up; while watching his opponent, who although banged up a bit, still doesn't want to give up the control of this match. Building up a head of steam JR rushes to the corner that Demarco is propped up in, only to be met with a toe kick to the gut and to have his head wrapped up in a front face lock from Demarco's left arm. Falling backwards Lorenzo Demarco hits a DDT that spikes The Jackrabbit's head into the middle turnbuckle pad, called the Low End Theory, an unorthodox move that causes a whiplash effect to his back as both men fall down to the mat. The adrenaline that Jackrabbit had built up is all gone now as he rolls around in pain in the corner, being left behind by Demarco who reaches up and uses the ropes to stand himself up. A majority of the fans are standing on their feet without vocally reaction aside from a gasp here, and an applause every so often; really drawn in by what they are seeing inside of that ring. Once back to his feet, Lorenzo Demarco gains his second wind and starts putting the boots to his opponent; hoping to avoid any sort of further attack from Jackrabbit as long as this match goes on. He hits his third, and his fourth, with every one of them growing in strength but the referee can do nothing about it; that is until JR grabs onto the bottom rope. Dean Stern moves in to do his duties but by the time he does, Jackrabbit has already pulled himself outside of the ropes to lay on the edge of the ring apron. This doesn't stop Demarco from sending his boots through the middle and bottom ropes, still kicking at Jackrabbit's ribcage until the referee starts to warn him to back off. Playing innocent, as if he hadn't been a thorn in Dean Stern's side all match, Demarco holds up his arms and pleads his case with the referee; repeatedly trying to get the last word as he backs himself towards the center of the ring. Bobby Shavonie - Lorenzo Demarco is not a man you want to try to throw strikes with. Nick Burst - Absolutely not. The Jackrabbit got a little carried away and was able to take control of his opponent, but Demarco is a strong motherfucker. Bobby Shavonie - We've learned that much about him since he has been in the OWF, and now The Jackrabbit knows too. Nick Burst - Yeah, but is it too late for him? Look at him, he can barely stand himself up under his own power! Knowing that he has been brushed aside before Dean Stern steps out of Demarco's way to save his own hide, and Lorenzo sprints towards The Jackrabbit who is just now getting up to a knee on the edge of the ring apron outside of the ropes. The one thing he has going for him is that he sees his opponent coming and manages to dive under the top rope, but above the middle one, and spear Demarco down to his back; abruptly cutting him off, and giving the crowd a reason to cheer. Nick Burst - WHOA! Powered by instincts alone, The Jackrabbit takes his time to stand back up under his own power; and when he does he makes a throat cutting gesture as he reaches down towards his opponent. Lorenzo Demarco is too busy trying to catch his breath to offer up any resistance to being assisted back to his feet, but the moment he gets into that position he finds Jackrabbit's head stuck between his legs. Fearing what is coming next he brings two clubbing right forearms down upon his back with such power that all The Jackrabbit can do is drop down to his knees, allowing Lorenzo to charge him looking for the Paid in Full running knee strike. Somehow, someway, JR counters that by sticking his head between the thighs of Demarco and absorbing the knee to his left shoulder instead of his head; still causing him some pain, as shown when he lifts Lorenzo up over his back and holds him upside down with his opponent's belly to his back. The Standing Joke, which The Jackrabbit is looking for, is countered by Lorenzo as he frees his legs and lets them hit the mat. It gives him the momentum to sunset flip his opponent not into a pin attempt, but roll him all the way over and back into a prone position. Jackrabbit ends up on his rear and is soon accosted by now-running Lorenzo Demarco who raises his right leg looking for Paid in Full, again, but this time the leg is caught by both arms of his opponent. Rising to his feet The Jackrabbit goes back to the well and ducks his head between the legs of his opponent, and hoists him upside down over his back once again readying him for The Standing Joke. The crowd is mesmerized by the back and forth attempts to finish this match, but are shocked as Lorenzo somehow manages to kick his legs feverishly enough to get back onto his feet; keeping Jackrabbit's head tucked between his legs. Going to resort to a new move is easy for him as he flips The Jackrabbit to a seated position on his shoulders, and just as Demarco is about to bring him down for a powerbomb the move is countered into a hurricanrana by JR. He sits down on Demarco's chest as if going for a pin, and it brings the referee in prepared to make his count. To his amazement, along with the crowd, The Jackrabbit stands himself up still holding onto Lorenzo Demarco's legs as he hangs upside down behind him. Nick Burst - Oh my god... Bobby Shavonie - No way... Dropping right now to his knees, The Jackrabbit hits the belly to back piledriver on Demarco; spiking his head right into the canvas. Nick Burst - The Standing Joke! They went back and forth, but Jackrabbit finally fucking hit it! Sitting down on Demarco's chest once again, holding one of his legs for good measure, the referee comes in and makes the count. 1... 2... 3! Bobby Shavonie - And it's over! Unbelievable! Missy Janson - The winner of this match... The Jackrabbit! Bobby Shavonie - What a show put on by these two. Nick Burst - Even in those last few minutes. I could have shit my pants on three different occasions! Pushing himself up off of Lorenzo Demarco, The Jackrabbit looks enraged. His arm is raised by the referee, but he never breaks his line of sight off his fallen opponent; watching as Demarco rolls out of the ring in defeat. Bobby Shavonie - Just a taste of what they're going to do in the Christmas Tree Match at OWF Holiday Bash! Nick Burst - You damn right. Bobby Shavonie - For me, there are no losers here even if Jackrabbit will earn the contendership point with the victory. Nick Burst - I get where you're coming from. It was a great match to start off the show. Lorenzo Demarco is incredibly impressive, but if The Jackrabbit approaches all of his matches like he did this one he's going to be a major force as a singles competitor. Bobby Shavonie - We saw a new fire from The Jackrabbit, it was a little more violent than we are used to. Nick Burst - And Demarco wasn't ready for it. Hell, none of us were. Bobby Shavonie - I just hope The Jackrabbit isn't having a mental breakdown. He was loopy enough as he was, but adding a violent streak like this could cause a ton of problems for not only the roster; but himself as well. With Lorenzo heading up the ramp, The Jackrabbit finally makes his exit from the ring with the fans cheering him on; but he ignores them all as he prepares to head to the stage. Nick Burst - I'll say this... The Jackrabbit is morphing at the exact right time. He's been in the Pool of Blood, the Altitude O Match, Brawltopia and now the Christmas Tree match on December 29th; so he's no stranger to these types of matches here in the OWF. Bobby Shavonie - That's a very good point; but another one to consider, with this loss how will Lorenzo Demarco and the rest of his crew in the NFB respond? Nick Burst - We'll see at Holiday Bash, I assume.