[The scene opens with a series of quick clips of various PW wrestlers performing moves on other, less fortunate wrestlers. Intermittent in between these are short clips of pistons pumping, RPM gauges with the needles pushing the redline, flames flaring from an engine's manifold, tires are seen squealing against hot asphalt then tearing into millions of pieces. Superimposed over all of this is the Planet Wrestling theme music. Finally, for the conclusion, a hand gloved in black leather gripping a stick shift shifts it into "high gear". The Throttle logo fades in over this, with the middle T's replacing the shift stick. The music ends with a resounding, metallic "CHUNG!", then bursts into flames, fading into an aerial view inside the Planet Dome, where the PW theme music re-starts as fireworks go off by the entrance ramp and from the corner posts of the ring. The seats of the arena contain a sea of fans waving about various sings. The camera pans over them, and the shots switch as the crowd is scanned, bringing signs with writing such as "ICE MAN = THE NEW EXTREME CHAMPION", "I'M the President! ", "*We Want Blood*", "AngelKillers will FALL!", "Shove It!", "Smeg THIS!", "Zack Logan FEARS Black Thunder", "Anya: CALL ME!" and even "Marky$Marc is $exy!". They're cheering like crazy as the camera sweeps over them. The shot switches to the announcers' table at ringside, where David Deyo and Rick Richards are seated, wearing headsets and nice-looking suits.]

Dave - Hello Everyone and welcome to PW Throttle!! A lot of people may be gearing up for the holidays, folks, but here in the Planet Dome, we're getting ready for WAR!

Rick - You got THAT right, Dave! Revenge will be one of the theme for a few of our matches tonight: on Shockwave, Xander got some measure of retribution on Kama and Ravenger when he helped Anya defeat Takahashi with a little help from a monkeywrench, but tonight, will it be Kama's chance to turn the tables back on Xander when they square off? And speaking of revenge, you know that Kevin Peterson's going to be looking for justice for his loss against Sean Swanson when he steps into the ring with Marky$Marc, who just hasn't been himself since he interfered against the "Gold Dragon" and bashed the man's knee up with a BRICK, no less!

Dave - And by then we'll JUST be getting warmed up, Rick, because following THAT match, we're going to be taking things to new heights when the monstrous man of few words, Nemisis, will be walking into the lion's den, so to speak, when he takes things 15 feet above the ring in a scaffold match against not one but TWO veterans of the scaffold match in the AngelKillers! Then we'll be looking to see two men give it their all and push each other to their very limits as Rudy Rudos will be stepping back into action and straight into "Jansen Country" as he confronts "The Heartbeat of Canada" in what's sure to be an excruciating submission match!

Rick - And then we get right back on he road to retribution once again, in one of THE most insanely stipulated matches that the world has EVER seen, as Zed Logan will be putting life, limb and Extreme Championship on the line when he takes on the Ice Man AND Swan Swanson is a tables/ ladders/ inferno match INSIDE a 15-foot steel cage!

Dave - And that's not all! We'll also be getting a special secret insider report from Tommy Glide! And don't forget out first match, Rick: one that should be interesting indeed.

Rick - You know it will be, Dave: in his time actually WRESTLING in the E-WCW, "The Nature Boy" Ed Nesbit was one heck of a wrestler and a hard-fighting competitor. But it's been a LONG while since we've seen him in action of ANY sort: I wonder if he'll have any ring rust about him?

Dave - I don't know, but he had better not take his opponent too lightly: Vinnie Jobberino's a tough guy in his own right, and his gutwrench powerbomb that he calls "The Powertool" is a formidable weapon.

Rick - What do you think about the rumors that have been flying around about Nesbit buying Planet Wrestling, Dave? Do you suppose that those could be true?

Dave - Though a wrestler's never officially owned this company, the reigns of ownership HAVE changed hands twice already in this federation's past, so I don't see why it couldn't happen again.

Rick - I know what you mean. And what makes it all the more scarier is that we haven't heard from either of the Gibbs a whole lot lately... Do you suppose that Brian is still injured from his encounter with TSK waaaaay back at Zero Tolerance, by the way?

Dave - I've never heard otherwise. But as far as not hearing from the front office a whole lot, they've always had a pretty "laissez-faire" kind of style, so I wouldn't be worried TOO much about this company changing hands quite yet, Rick.

Rick - All I know is that Nesbit's got some deep pockets from what I hear.

Dave - Well, he'd better hope for his sake that money's not all he has going for him in this match. Let's get to Jim Pattera to kick off Throttle!

[The bell rings]

Pattera - The following match is scheduled for one fall...

["Welcome Back Kotter Theme" plays........ Vinnie Jobberino makes his way out of the entryway to a chorus of boos.]

Pattera - On his way down the aisle, now weighing in at 235 pounds from Little Italy, here is Vinnie Jobberiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiino!!!

[Vinnie makes his way down to the ring shouting at the fans and waving them off. His music cuts and "Star Wars Theme" blares out over the PA system. The crowd stands to see and a mixture of boos and cheers is heard.]

Pattera - And his opponent, making his way to ringside, weighing in at 218 pounds... Hailing from Charlotte North Carolina, Don't you wish you were him, "The Nature Boy" Edward Neeeeeeeeesbit!!!

[Edward Nesbit comes out as smoke and small fireworks go off around him. He stands at the top of the ramp and breathes in deeply. He's wearing a gold silk jacket and blue tights with dollar signs on them. He smiles and struts towards the ring slowly. Vinnie paces the ring impatiently. Edward stops and turn towards the top of the ramp and holds his arms out as if to show something. Then from behind the curtain a very, very large man steps out.]

Rick - Oh my god! It's him! It's Big One! I don't believe it.

Dave - You're not kidding, he left right after Edward. This has to be the "BIG" surprise that Edward was talking about. The 7'4" monstrosity, Big One appears to have returned to professional wrestling! And this may spell trouble for Jobberino, folks...

[Edward turns back to the ring and slowly takes his jacket off as Vinnie stands there looking very nervous now. Edward slowly climbs the ring steps and gets into the ring as Big One makes his way to the ring... The bell rings.]

*** "Nature Boy" Edward Nesbit vs Vinnie Jobberino ***

Rick - Edward and Vinnie are circling each other, sizing each other up. Vinnie wants a collar and elbow tie up. Edward moves in to go for the tie up.

Dave - And Edward Nesbit ducks down and sweeps Vinnie Jobberino's legs out from under him. He hits Vinnie Jobberino with a quick elbow. Now this is ridiculous, Edward Nesbit is showboating. He'd better watch it, Vinnie Jobberino will beat him if he keeps it up.

Rick - Yes, but nobody struts like The Nature Boy. Vinnie is getting back up and Edward nails him with a great dropkick. Edward quickly gets on top of Vinnie with a headlock.

Dave - Edward Nesbit is really grinding in on that headlock. He's wearing on Vinnie Jobberino's head.

Rick - Vinnie is getting up and pulls Edward over for a belly to back suplex. Vinnie is on Edward now, and he's pounding away at him.

Dave - Yes, he's resorting to punching and kicking. Vinnie Jobberino isn't much on wrestling holds.

Rick - Vinnie gets up and starts yelling at the crowd.

Dave - He needs to stop that. Edward Nesbit will use that to his advantage.

Rick - He turns back to Edward and reaches down to pull him up. Edward grabs his tights and throws him to the outside of the ring.

Dave - A good offensive, but he needs Vinnie Jobberino in the ring to pin him. Uh-oh: Now Big One is getting involved! Rick - Big One grabs Vinnie and throws him back in the ring. Edward goes over to high five Big One. Big One reaches out to shake Edward's hand.

Dave - Edward Nesbit reaches for Big One's hand. OH MY GOD!!

Rick - Big One just pulled Edward out of the ring and I mean hard! He's lifting Edward up...

Dave - He just powerbombed Edward Nesbit on the concrete floor!

Rick - There's no way he's getting up from that one. Big One rolls Edward back into the ring. Vinnie quickly jumps on Edward for the pin .....1....2.....3.

[The bell rings. "Welcome Back Kotter theme" plays. Vinnie jumps to his feet with his arms raised, celebrating...]

Rick - Is that Vinnie's first PW win? I'll have to check on it to make sure, but I think it very well MIGHT be!

Dave - But only because of Big One's interference, mind you. Let's get the official word...

Pattera - And your winner is Vinnie Jobberiiiiiiiiino!!

[The crowd boos loudly as Vinnie raises his hands in victory. Big One climbs in the ring and Vinnie goes over to shake his hand. Big One looks at Vinnie's hand and grabs him by the throat and choke slams him.]

Dave - HOLY mackerel! What a chokeslam on Jobberino by Big One! I have a funny feeling he didn't want Jobberino's thanks...

Rick - Is this an impromptu match? Big One is grabbing Vinnie and.....

Dave - Oh my god! Big One just powerbombed Vinnie to the outside of the ring!

Rick - And now he's going after Edward again. He's picking Edward up over his head...

Dave - And he THROWS him to the outside of the ring against the guard railing! Edward Nesbit is seriously hurt.

[Big One grabs the microphone from Pattera and looks around at the crowd. Pattera backs off and gets out of the ring.]

Big One - Everybody listen up!! Edward, you know damn good and well I never liked you. But you were still dumb enough to bring me back here to PW. Well, now I'm back and I'm going to go out and hurt some people seriously. And do you know what I want? I want the Extreme title. Zed Logan! Consider yourself on notice. You have what I want and I will kill you to get it. So you got three choices. Surrender the belt, run somewhere and hide or get your ass mangled by the most extreme man to ever come to Planet Wrestling.

[Big One throws down the mic, steps over the ropes and leaves the ring. The shot cuts to the announcers' table.]

Rick - What an incredible way to start Throttle! That was a big statement by a very big man, Dave. I think Zed Logan is in very BIG trouble.

Dave - You're not kidding... Big One is back, is looking for the Extreme Championship, and quite obviously means serious business, folks, which may be very bad news for anyone who gets in this angry behemoth's way...

Rick - You can say THAT again! I'd honestly hate to be in the shoes of WHOEVER wins our main event match tonight, be it Zed Logan, Matt Michaels or even Sean Swanson.

Dave - I'm with you on that one, Rick. Keeping the ball rolling though, before we see the next scheduled matchup which will be between Xander and Kamakize, we're first going to go to a pre-recorded special report from Planet Wrestling's Tommy Glide.

Rick - What is this thing going to be all about, anyway, Dave?

Dave - Quite honestly, I really couldn't tell you, Rick. All I know is that Tommy's been doing some pretty hush-hush research lately, and that apparently he's uncovered something big enough to be aired on Throttle. Let's cut to the clip.

[The shot cuts to Tommy Glide, who is shown sitting in the lobby of Planet Wrestling's headquarters.]

Glide - Good evening Planet Wrestling fans. Over the course of the past several weeks, I've been doing a great deal of undercover work. It's been a long time and we haven't heard from or even seen any members of TSK. I know many of you think it's not a big loss but these men hold almost every Planet Wrestling belt. Not too mention, "The Natural" Lawrence Watts is now the UWP World Champion after his incredible victory in the 226 man tournament.

[Tommy glances at his watch and anxiously looks at a closed office door.]

Glide - My investigation has uncovered numerous scandals that all seem to center around TSK. I have with me 3 video tapes that I hope to share with the Gibbs brothers. I believe there is enough information on these tapes to force TSK to return to Planet Wrestling. If not, then the Gibbs brothers should look towards possibly stripping them of their titles.

[Tommy stands and walks towards a television. He inserts one of the tapes into a VCR.]

Glide - Take a look at this footage from the recent Summer Olympics in Australia. NBC and other major networks have done everything in their power to cover up this story. They are afraid of what will happen to future events if the world sees what really happened. It was very difficult but me and the Planet Wrestling camera crew were able to steal a copy of the tape. See for yourself.

[Tommy presses [play] on the VCR and steps back as the familiar face of Bob Costas fills the screen.]

Costas - Today there was a surprise package delivered to the Canadian Olympic team while they were preparing for the next events. A courier delivered a rather large box...

[The scene cuts to a member of the Canadian Power Lifting team signing for a package. He closes the door and carries the package to the rest of the team. As they all gather around, he opens the package cautiously. Cheers erupt as he pulls out brand new black and gold uniforms with an EKG symbol. The uniforms are identical replicas of the singlet worn by Ken Jansen.]

Costas - Apparently Planet Wrestling superstar Ken Jansen, who is also known as the "Heartbeat of Canada", has made a very generous donation to the Canadian team. He wants the team to know that he's behind them.

[The tapes skips ahead to results of the days events.]

Costas - I really don't know how to describe today's events. A mysterious group has gone out and demolished every Canadian participant today. It started at the pool where the Canadian team was trying to medal in the Men's 10M Synchronized Diving finals.

[Two Canadian divers walk out to the edge of the 10 meter platform. They carefully position their feet, raise their arms to the sky, close their eyes and take a deep breath. Seconds before they are to take their leap, a cloud of smoke appears at the ladder. A large man with a ski mask on bursts out of the smoke and clotheslines both divers from the platform! The divers do at least 5 somersaults before flopping into the water.]

Costas: - With everyone's attention focused on the injured divers, the masked man was able to escape. I'm happy to report that one of the divers has been released from the hospital with only a case of whiplash. His partner is still listed in critical condition and doctors refuse to give any information on the extent of his injuries.

[An obviously disturbed Bob Costas pauses to regain his composure.]

Costas - But the tragedy wasn't over yet. Minutes later, a Canadian heavyweight wrestler was ready for his semi-final match.

[A proud Canadian wrestler is wearing his new Ken Jansen uniform and waiting to square off against Ivan Kovagotchevlovobinskiev from the Ukraine. Out of nowhere, a cloud of smoke appears. Another large masked man appears and throws the Ukrainian to the side. He locks up with the Canadian and delivers a devastating powerbomb. He follows that up with a figure four leglock. Security guards rush over and untangle the legs. As they focus on the injured wrestler, the masked man escapes.]

Costas - I don't know why, but someone wants the Canadian team eliminated. They aren't much of a threat for medals but someone has a vendetta against them.

[A very somber Bob Costas shakes his head in disgust and the footage shifts to another arena where the weightlifting finals were taking place.]

Costas - Just when we thought the attack was complete, there was yet another horrific scene.

[Canadian heavyweight powerlifter Ben Hansen was shown making his first attempt at 575 lbs. Ben re-chalked his hands and focused intensely on the enormous bar. He checked the spacing of his hands and secured his grip. Out of nowhere a cloud of smoke appears. Another large masked man appears. He rushes out and clocks Hansen with an elbow to the back of his head and clotheslines him to the floor.]

Costas - I would advise the squeamish to turn away.

[The masked man easily grabs the 575 lb barbell and presses it above his head before dropping it across the stomach of the fallen Canadian weightlifter. As paramedics tend to the fallen Olympian, the scene cuts back to the studios but Bob Costas is unaware the cameras are on.]

Costas - I don't care what we have to do, this can't get out! This can jeopardize not only these Olympics but all future events! For gods sake, doesn't anyone care about the spirit of the games?!

[The camera crew pans away from the television and focuses on Tommy Glide.]

Glide - You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out who was responsible for those events. If TSK has so much time to spend at the Olympics, why haven't they been seen around Planet Wrestling? But fans, it doesn't end there.

[Tommy holds up another video tape and inserts it into the VCR.]

Glide - Shortly after "The Natural" Lawrence Watts won the UWP tournament, TSK was spotted in downtown New York. See for yourselves.

[The cameras zoom in on the television screen as Tom Brokaw is shown doing the evening news.]

Brokaw - In sports today... the New York Yankees had the most interesting ticker-tape parade I've ever seen.

[The footage cuts to the parade and shows a super stretch convertible limo with a hot tub in the back following the World Series champions. Inside the hot tub are 4 members of the Smokin Bombshells and "The Natural" Lawrence Watts.]

Brokaw - This mysterious limo was following the parade until it picked up speed and pushed its way to the front. From there, the so-called party crashers led the way to the steps of City Hall. The half-naked group made their way to the microphone to thank everyone for throwing them a parade. Apparently they thought the parade was for winning a wrestling tournament. We had hoped to share the comments with you but due to extremely graphic and colorful language, our censors were unable to create an acceptable tape.

[Once again the cameras focus on Tommy Glide.]

Glide - TSK can live it up in Australia and party in New York, but they haven't been around Planet Wrestling. Why?

[Tommy holds up a third video tape.]

Glide - Why? Take a look and see for yourself.

[The cameras focus on the television where we can see several attorneys gathered in the Florida Supreme Courthouse. Representatives for Al Gore and George W. Bush are present and screaming at Chief Justice Charles Wells.]

Camp Gore - We need to recount every single <bleep>ing ballot! This can't be right!!

Camp Bush - Are you crazy?! Do you want the public to know what's really going on?!

Wells - He's right. Do you want the public to know that neither of you won this state? If it gets out, they'll find out about Oregon, New Mexico, Iowa and Wisconsin. I guarantee this will cause other states to do manual recounts and I shutter to think what the results would be.

Camp Gore - But it can't be?! Read me the counts again.

Wells: Bush - 1,908,386. Gore - 1,908,026. Crowley - 2,004,276.

Camp Bush - Who in the hell is this Crowley person?!

Wells - We've done some investigating and he goes by the name of Livewire Gil Crowley. He's a professional wrestler in Planet Wrestling.

Camp Gore - How in the world can he win the state of Florida?! He didn't even campaign!!!

Wells - You're right, he didn't campaign. But for some reason every woman in Florida voted for him. Some twice!

Camp Gore - But Bill promised us we'd win the vote of the women! This can't be happening! Wells - You think that is bad? How do we explain that a write-in candidate that isn't even old enough to run in the election has won Florida?!

Camp Bush - What are we going to do about these ballots? Obviously Palm Beach is screwed up because Crowley took 90% of the vote!

Wells - You're right, Palm Beach is screwed up. Our investigation has turned up some very disturbing facts. Not only did everyone vote for Crowley, several voters were allowed to cast multiple votes. The name V. Jansen was shown hundreds of times on registration lists in several precincts. My suggestion is we keep this thing tied up in the courts for now. Who knows how the public would react if they learned the truth?

[The camera cuts back to a very serious Tommy Glide.]

Glide - I'll be very anxious to hear what the Gibbs brothers have to say about these actions. If TSK has enough time to hang in Australia, parade in New York and run for president, then they should have enough time to defend the Planet Wrestling titles! I'm petitioning they either defend the titles or be stripped of them immediately!

[Fade to black, then cut to the announcers' table. Deyo and Richards look a little taken aback.]

Dave - WOW! Can you BELIEVE all of that?!

Rick - Some bold accusations and demands there from our lead reporter! But heck, I'll even go a step further: not only should TSK be stripped of their gold, but they should ALSO be booted out of Planet Wrestling altogether! They been gone for HOW long? And we've been getting along without them JUST FINE! Not to mention that it's been a lot safer for me around here since they've been gone...

Dave - I'd bet that you wouldn't be saying those kinds of things if TSK were around.

Rick - Look, Dave: the fact is that TSK are a bunch of has-beens who got lucky and cheated their way to the top, then ran away once they had what they wanted because they were afraid of losing it. I don't think they have the GUTS to show up around here again!

Dave - [whistles.] It's your funeral... Wait a second. I'm getting word that we're going to be cutting to some action backstage...

Rick - What's going on?

Dave - I'm not sure, but we're supposed to be getting a camera back there soon-

[The shot cuts to the backstage area. We see PW wrestlers Barry D'Live and Vince Parker exchanging blows.]

Dave - And SPEAKING of funerals, I don't know WHAT this is all about, but something erupted between Barry D'Live and "Invincible" Vince Parker, and they hammering away at each other! D'Live with Parker by the shirt- pulls him off the floor- THROWS him down through a wooden crate!

Rick - Good thing for Vince that the thing was filled with packing material! And D'Live on him again before Vince can recover and jabbing him repeatedly in the forehead! D'Live now shoving what's left of that crate on its side and Parker spilling out onto the floor! Vince trying to get his footing, but D'Live meeting him with a double axehandle to flatten him out! Pulling Parker up now is D'Live- standing him up against the wall and throttling him with heavy-handed hits ALL over!

Dave - But it's Vince Parker firing back! Parker with a BIG uppercut there on D'Live that stunned the big seven footer! Parker now with an opening and a handful of hair- BASHES D'Live's face right into the wall!! But it's D'Live with a back elbow to stagger Parker! Follows it up with a shot to the throat- but Parker jamming a knee into D'Live's midsection!

Rick - Does anyone have ANY idea what this is all about?!

Dave - I haven't a clue, Rick, all I know is that they're both looking AWFULLY angry about something! D'Live coming back now with a blow to Parker's ribs- and a big headbutt to follow up! Parker stumbling away and D'Live on his heel- but Parker turns and catches D'Live offguard with a punch to the side of the head! And here come security, FINALLY intervening!

Rick - Oh come on! Let them go!! That was some good action, there, Dave!

Dave - That it may have been, but Parker and D'Live being separated now, but trying to fight their way back to go right at each other's throats once again!

Rick - And Vince isn't too happy about the fact that Barry's out of striking distance either.

Parker - Come on, Barry! You want some more?! I'll give you more! Me and you: TONIGHT! I don't care WHAT kind of match, I want you in the ring!

[Without a word, D'Live slowly runs his finger across his throat in a "throat slash" motion. Parker just gets that much more infuriated and almost breaks free. Security restrains him, though, and the shot cuts to the announcers' table.]

Dave - A challenge there by "Invincible" Vince Parker, and I'd have to guess that Barry D'Live accepts! And if what we saw in this little sneak preview is of any indication, this one could be HOT!

Rick - Yeah, but Parker may have signed his own death warrant, Dave: if this one gets signed and Barry decides on a graveyard match or a casket match, Vince could be in BIG trouble!

Dave - You may be right there, Rick: D'Live is NOTORIOUS for his having never lost matches of those types and Parker may have bitten off more than he can chew if he's not lucky. But you have to consider Parker's near inhuman resilience, too, Rick: if ANYONE can beat D'Live at his own game, it's him!

Rick - You got that right! I wonder what set those two off, though.

Dave - I'm not getting any information on that yet, Rick, but we'll be sure to keep the viewers at home updated on this situation as it progresses... But up next ladies and gentlemen, we have a fine match for you in a rivalry that's been building ever since LAST Throttle. Up next it's Xander versus New Generation X's AngelKiller Akira "Kamakize" Takahashi!

Rick - Pattera's already in the ring, but let me say that I wonder what Xander's going to have in store for Kama THIS time! LAST time he turned the tide of Kama's match with a monkeywrench, allowing Anya to bring home the win! Let's see what he has up his sleeve THIS time, or what Kama has cooked up, for that matter!

[The bell rings. And the shot cuts to the ring.]

Pattera - This next match is a scheduled for one fall......

Pattera - ["Halls of Illusion" By Insane Clown Posse starts to play A sign reads "Kamakize will lose!"] Ladies and Gentlemen, from Tokyo, Japan, Followed to the ring by Markus Draknor and Ravenger, Introducing Akira "Kaaaaaaamanakize" Takahaaaaaashi!!!

[Kamakize makes his way to the ring.]

Pattera - And his opponent, ["Why I'm Here" by Oleander starts to play ...] Accompanied to the ring by Anya, ladies and gentlemen, from Burkittsville, Maryland, he is Xaaannnnndeeerrr!!!

[The chants overpower the announcement]

[Xander and Anya walk to the ring. Xander slides in. The Bell Rings and the match officially begins.]

*** Akira "Kamakize" Takahashi vs. Xander ***

Rick - Kama with a wild swing right away- stuns Xander with it! HO! Now a two-handed choke here by Kamakize- his hands are batted away- Jawbreaker by Xander! Nice counter! Xander with a somersault and to his feet. Now with a head full of steam- Springboard off the ropes- LANDS the moonsault! And it's Xander up first and bringing Takahashi to his feet the hard way- OH!! What a short clothesline by Xander!! Kamakize is down, and Xander looking good early.

Dave - Takahashi trying to push himself to his feet.. Xander just waiting for him- OH! Quick shot to the kidney area there by Takahashi! Xander didn't like that one bit, and now we've got a stare down.

Rick - They're circling like caged animals... Running clothesline knocks Xander down hard!!

Dave - Xander back to his feet. They're locking up! Xander comes out with a half nelson forcing Kamakize to one knee! WOW- Rolled across Kama's BACK!- Flies at Kama- Corkscrew hurricanrana by Xander!! Where does he GET these moves?!! Takahashi trying to get to his feet- But Xander drags him right back down with a clothesline!

Rick - Both men now slow to get up... And it's Xander up first and helping Takahashi to his feet- Small package by Takahashi! 1-2- NO! Xander barely kicked out! It's Takahashi to his feet first this time! Xander up- but he's flattened with a standing sidekick! Xander rubbing at his face and checking for blood, but I don't think he's opened up- at least not yet! Kama taunting the fans now a bit, but going right back for Xander and pulling him up by the hair- OH!! Thumb to the eye by Xander to back Kama off! Xander now- Dropkick to the knee takes Kamakize down!

Dave - And it's Xander springing to his feet! Senton splash! Hooks the leg on the back press: 1... 2... Th- NO! He almost had him! Xander pulling Kamakize up with a front facelock- and they're right back down with a vertical suplex from Xander...

Rick - Xander slowing the pace down a bit here as he's driving a knee into the spinal area of Kama's back... Releasing the hold though, now and Kamakize pushing himself up- Xander HAULS him down with a lunging clothesline!

Dave - Kama may want to get the licence plate number on THAT truck... Xander to his feet first and he has Kama by the ankle- Spinning toe hold applied! Kama struggling! Xander drops the elbow!

Rick - And Xander back up once again and off the ropes- HEY!! Ravenger just tripped him up! But the ref didn't see a thing! Come on referee!

Dave - But Takahashi's back up in a flash while Xander argues with the ref and points at Draven... Takahashi off the rope and charging in from behind- Schoolboy rollup by Kamakize! 1... 2- Xander kicks out at two! Kamakize back up with Xander by the ankle- drops a knee on Xander's lower leg! Xander obviously feeling the effects of that blow, and Kama working the leg with a spinning toehold- But Xander kicks him off and into the ropes! Xander gingerly to his feet- Kama rushing in with a kick- Xander caught it- Whips him down to the mat with a dragon leg whip!

Rick - Xander now applying a reverse chin lock on Takahashi trying to wear him down. Xander really leaning on Kamakize so that he's carrying all the weight. Kama now struggling free... shaking it off... Both men slow to their feet here, but getting their footing around the same time... Kama with Xander- Irish whip by Kama- Xander springboards into a back elbow and down goes Kama!! What a move by Xander! The fans liked that one!

Dave - How can you BLAME them Rick? Considering Kama's recent turning his back on the fans along with the remaining NX members, they'll cheer for ANYONE who hurts the man! Xander up in a burst- OH! Lands the standing moonsault!!

Rick - UnREAL! Where DO they get this kind of energy?!

Dave - And that's considering that they've been through a lot here tonight: The fans are definitely getting their money's worth off of this match alone, that's for sure! And just THINK: Takahashi has another match coming up later tonight! Xander finally up to his feet first... But Kamakize is right back up and charges at Xander- Xander with an armdrag- but Takahashi flips to land on his feet! Here we go with a tie up- Knee to the breadbasket by Kamakize- OH! And a double axehandle to the back of the neck! Now pulling Xander back up... Test of strength.. Kamakize has a slight advantage.... Hammerlock applied by Kama. Reversal by Xander!! Xander lifting Kamakize- OH! Takahashi just slipped out! Lucky for him, or he may have been looking at a submission...

Rick - Xander now with a big swing- but Kama blocked it and caught him!! Kama with the Soviet suplex on Xander right in the middle of the ring! Kamakize now off the ropes- but he stumbles and falls?

Dave - Anya tripped HIM! That's what happened!! Anya evening things out a bit for Xander because of Ravenger, I'd guess!

Rick - And it might be a good idea, too: Xander's looking a little worn from the explosive pace of this match, not to mention that Soviet suplex he just suffered at Kama's hand.

Dave - Maybe he's already expended too much of his energy.

Rick - Don't count Xander out yet... See? He's getting up already. Let's just hope that Xander has some fire left. Kama hauls Xander in- spins and whips him to the ropes! Clothesline by Kama- ducked by Xander! Xander off the opposite ropes and avoiding being tripped by Markus Draknor! Flying crossbody by Xander!!! Kamakize rolls him off and is quick to his feet- Xander back to his feet, too...

Dave - Tie up... snap suplex by Kama. Nicely executed move. Say what you will about Kama, but he's no slouch when it comes to wrestling! DOWN with the kneedrop! Covering: No! Only a one count.

Rick - Kamakize pushing himself up... And he drops down on Xander with a leg drop right across the throat! Kamakize back up- dives onto Xander and applies a headlock. He's pounding away at the forehead of Xander in the process!

Dave - What an incredible series of punches!! OH! And finishes it all off with a big kneelift to Xander's midsection to lay him out! Kamakize not wasting any more time, either, and he's up and going to the top rope! Turns- Frog splash- DOWN on Xander! This may be it, but Kama's hurting from that move too and unable to cover... Rick - If he could just cover, he could have thiss... But instead he's getting to his feet...

Dave - Takahashi standing over Xander- OH!! Blows his NOSE down at him! That's disgusting! For the love o' god! Kama just WALKED right across Xander's face! There's no need of that! Just LISTEN to the fans booing him! Kamakize taking a breather in the corner while Xander returns to shaky feet... Kama in there- Standing waistlock applied by Kama- belly to belly suplex! Kama crawling to Xander- OH! Takahashi with the choke! The ref's counting 1-2-3-4- Takahashi releases it- C'MON! Kamakize choking him AGAIN!

Rick - As long as he breaks it before the 5-count, it's legal. See?

Dave - Kama now up to a knee and using the ropes to pull himself up... Looking out to the crowd and raising his arms triumphantly just to get them GOING! It's as if he's FEEDING off their booing, Rick! Now brings the hands down for the crotch chop! The fans couldn't be booing this turncoat any louder at all: they OBVIOUSLY hate the man! But Xander up and charging from behind- WOAH! Dropkick to the knee by Xander takes Kamakize off his feet in a hurry!

Rick - Ouch! Kama has got to keep his mind on this match where it belongs, Dave... But now both men slow getting to their feet... But it's Xander up first and bringing Kama to his feet the hard way- OH!! Sends Kama to the ropes- BIG boot to the kisser takes Kamakize off his feet. Xander picks him up in a fireman's carry, and drops him right on his face!

Dave - Xander to his knees and trying to catch his breath from all the choking... But Takahashi isn't going to give him too much chance to do that, because here he come again- OH! Roundhouse kick right to the skull knocks Xander over to the mat!

Rick - Kama taking control of things again here, as he hauls Xander up off the mat and setting him up for the vertical suplex- NO!!! He hit a brainbuster on him instead!! Kama with a cover: 1... 2... Thre- NO!!! Xander getting the shoulder up before the three and staying alive!

Dave - But just BARELY, Rick! Takahashi looking frustrated as he pulls Xander to his feet... Over to the ropes- tosses Xander through them to the outside! And with Marcus Draknor and Ravenger at ringside, that may not be the best place for Xander to be right now. Kama climbing to the apron- running senton splash from the ring apron on Xander!!

Rick - But look at this, Dave! Anya up on the apron and telling the ref to keep the NX crew out of things- and he's going for it! And now Anya moving in on the action while the ref's distracted with Ravenger and the AngelKiller manager!

Dave - And Akira Takahashi hasn't seen her- turns- LORDY!! BIG time kneeling low blow uppercut there by Anya doubles Kama over in a hurry! Now Anya back up and with Kama by the hair- bashes his face into the ring apron! Takahashi stunned and Now Anya- WHIPS him into the steel safety barrier!

Rick - Anya's completely fresh here, and she's taking complete advantage of the situation while giving Xander some time to recover while the referee is distracted...

Dave - Xander joining in on the fray now and Anya holding Kama wide open- BIG shot to the ribs there by Xander! The crowd at ringside here really enjoying what they're seeing, too.

Rick - Uh-oh! Looks like time's up for Anya: she's trying to pretend she's innocent, but she's smartly not putting up any fuss and staying out of things while Xander takes over where she left off... The ref starting a 10-count, but Xander with Kama- Whips him this way into the steel barricade!! And things are NOT looking good for Kama!

Dave - Indeed they're not, Rick, but Xander should be capitalizing: instead, he's headed this way- he just shoved the timekeeper out of his chair, and that's going to cost him a fine- but he's picking the chair up and folding it while he makes his way back to Takahashi- BLASTS him over the head with it!! Kama down on the floor, and the ref warning Xander to put it down, or he'll be disqualifying him.

Rick - Xander's grudgingly putting the chair down, Dave, but he's lucky he wasn't disqualified just now. But that warning interrupted the referee's count, and now he's having to start it over again. And as far as Kama's concerned, that'll only mean more trouble!

Dave - Xander picking Kama up from behind... Lifting him for the atomic drop- OH no! He decided to drop Takahashi's groin into the barricade instead! The referee warning Xander to take this one into the ring or be disqualified, and once again, Xander not too happy about this, as he hauls Kama back to the ringside floor. Picking Kama up now is Xander, and rolls him into the ring...

Rick - And Xander getting up onto the apron now- slingshots over it- flips and lands the senton splash! Xander should be covering here, but he's getting back up for some reason and bringing Kama with him- fireman carry pickup- DVD!!! Xander with the Death Valley Driver on Kama and that HAS to be it! Covers him: 1... 2... 2?

Dave - Oh, but look at THIS now! Draven's up on the apron, and he's trying to tell the ref that Anya was elevating Xander's legs for a easier pin- but she was doing no such thing!

Rick - Yeah, but you have to hand it to Rav: he saved his partner for now, anyway.

Dave - But how much longer will Takahashi be able to survive?

Rick - I don't know, Dave... But Xander pulling Kama up again- Irish whip to the ropes and follows him- Holy MOLEY!!! WHAT a move there by Xander! Kama was off the ropes and Xander caught him with a face-to-face Russian legsweep! Xander covering again: 1... 2... 3!!!

Dave - NO!! Only a two count! Takahashi's foot was on the ropes, courtesy of a little helping hand from Marcus Draknor! And Xander saw it all the way, and he's up and heading to the outside after the AngelKiller manager! Draknor scampering away like the coward he is, and Xander in hot pursuit!

Rick - Yeah, but Rav's chasing HIM down too! Xander chasing Markus around the ring- Rav rounding the corer- WOAH!!!

Dave - I didn't see THAT one coming, and apparently neither did Ravenger!!! Anya was crouched down behind the stairs and jumped out of hiding to level Derek Draven with a HUGE clothesline! Anya picking Ravenger up off the floor and laying a series of kicks into him, but the referee trying to break the pair up!

Rick - Looks like Marcus Draknor ISN'T going to be so lucky, Dave! Xander caught him by the collar- nails him with a knee to the midsection! Pulls him in, and he's signaling for the Rock Coffin Driver!! OHH!!!! Scratch THAT idea!!

Dave - You're not KIDDING!! Kamakize just came flying over the top rope and collided into Xander with an incredible suicide dive that sent him crashing into the rail!! Markus getting away holding his ribs, but Kama and Xander down and they look like they're BOTH injured!

Rick - But we have a whole other match in itself going on here with Anya and Ravenger, Dave! The ref's exited the ring to try to separate the two, but he's not having much luck in THAT department! Ravenger's gotten the upper hand now, and he's just tattooing Anya with punches! Anya with a big counter punch- Rocks Rav with it! Another big swing- Rav ducks it for the go behind- synchs on the sleeperhol- wait a second! That's no sleeper- that's a chokehold!!

Dave - Indeed it is, but the lack of flying punches is allowing the referee to move in and warn these two that they'll be ejected if they don't cut it out!

Rick - And that's finally hitting home for Ravenger, Dave, 'cause he just shoved Anya to the floor, and he's heading back to his corner while the ref checks to make sure Anya's alright...

Dave - Yeah, but look at the ROUTE that Draven's taking to his corner: he's making his way over to Xander and his tag team partner! Xander pulling himself up with the help of the guardrail, but Ravenger- OH! With a hard kick to the ribs! And another! And anot- NO!! Xander caught it- OH!!! But Ravenger flipped into the inzuguri kick and LEVELED Xander with it! Xander down and holding his head, but he's trying to get up regardless.

Rick - He's a trooper, that's for sure, but Kama getting to his feet shaving the effects of the collision with Xander off- he's picking up the timekeeper's chair and Ravenger holding Xander- Kama winding up- HAMMERS Xander over the hear with the steel chair! Jabs him in the ribs to double him over! And AGAIN bashes him with the chair, this time across the back!

Dave - Look out- Anya back on her feet and pushing past the referee- springboard dropkick off the rail on Kama sent the chair STRAIGHT into his face!!! Ravenger kicking Anya while she's down, and once again, the referee having difficulty controlling the chaos at ringside! Xander looking in rough shape, but I think that Akira Takahashi is OUT COLD!! Rick - He's not LOOKING very conscious, anyway, Dave, that's for sure! But from the way his head whipped back from the chair smashing straight into his face, NOT to mention the way his head bounced off the floor AFTERWARDS, I'm hardly surprised.

Dave - Ravenger getting on top of Anya at ringside and WAILING on here with a series of closed fists. Both Xander and Takahashi still down, but Markus Draknor is back on the scene and trying to DRAG Kamakize's body away from the melee! I don't know if he intends on trying to revive him or WHAT...

Rick - I don't either, Dave.. Xander getting up and seeing what's happening to Anya- BOOTS Ravenger in the skull and off of her! Anya bleeding from the nose, but now it's HER right on Draven and raining down closed fists!! Xander got her out of THAT bind, but now he's looking for Kama and he's spotted Markus dragging him away! Xander making his way over to Kama and Marcus and now Markus turning and running the heck out of there, leaving his man all alone!! Xander pulling Kama up off the mat- scoops him up... Holding Kama over his head- RAMS him into the ringpost head-first!! THAT'S gonna' leave a mark!

Dave - The referee STILL tied up with Anya and Ravenger, trying to pull the pair apart, but Xander with Takahashi up off the floor once again: and he's signaling for the Rock Coffin Driver!! Pulls Kama in- AND HE NAILS IT!!!! Rock Coffin Driver ON THE FLOOR!!!

Rick - This is NUTS!!! Xander may have just paralyzed Kama and ended his career with that move, Dave!! Xander running on fumes here, but check out Kama: he's busted WIDE open, Dave, and he is TOTALLY out! And listen to the fans: they're ecstatic!!! Xander should end this right now, but the referee is being distracted by Draven, Anya AND Marcus Draknor! I think the ref was going to eject Anya and Ravenger from ringside, but Markus has wise gotten involved to help delay the situation so that Kama CAN'T be pinned!

Dave - And Xander knows it too, but he's just making the best of the situation and beating the bejeezers out of Takahashi even more! All Draknor's going to do is cause Kama to have to RETIRE!

[The crowd starts yelling even louder than before all of a sudden.]

Rick - What go o- OH!!! Zack Logan just ran out from the back and HAMMERED Xander from behind with... A MONKEYWRENCH!!! Xander laid out COLD with a cheapshot from behind courtesy of the "Blue Thunder"! I've been wondering where Zack's BEEN lately, but I didn't expect to see him again like THIS!

Dave - And neither did Xander! Zack Rolling Kamakize back into the ring and rolling Xander in now, too... Following them in, and now pulling Xander up off the mat... Sets him up- THUNDERCRACKER BY LOGAN!!!! Anya sees what's going on and she's hopping mad out there trying to get into the ring, but the referee holding her back! This is COMPLETE ROBBERY!! Xander being DECIMATED here by Zack Logan! Logan with the crotch chop, and NOW he's rolling Takahashi on top of Xander!! Logan now sliding out to ringside, and Draknor turning the referee around!! He slides into the ring: 1... 2.. 3!

[The bell rings. "Halls of Illusion" By Insane Clown Posse plays...]

Dave - Xander was ROBBED!! Takahashi wasn't even CONSCIOUS!!! Xander was the victim of a NX SETUP all the way!!!

Rick - Anya even tried to pull the ref out by the ankle to stop the injustice, Dave, but Rav and Marcus held her back just in time. And NOW they're taking it to her on the outside, with Markus holding her and Ravenger hammering her with punches! Ravenger taking a step back for- Ravenger Kick- OH!!! But Anya slipped out of the way and Ravenger FLATTENED Draknor!!! Ravenger can't believe it! OH!!! Anya though fast there, Dave, and the tornado DDT on Ravenger INTO THE STEEL STEPS!!! Ravenger's head bounced off those things like a SUPERBALL!

Dave - And THIS isn't good! Logan crossing through the ring and making his way to this side... leaning over the ropes- and he has Anya by the hair! Pulling her up onto the apron- OH!! But he's stopped in his tracks from a guillotine across the top rope from Anya!! Logan trying to get some air, but Anya in the ring- has Logan by the leg- flips him up over the top rope and sends him crashing into Ravenger!!

Rick - Anya using her head here and helping Xander out of the ring so that they can get out of here, Dave... She's rolling Xander to the outside and helping him make his way to the back, up the ramp... Better to live to fight another day and all that, I guess, 'cause with the way this one ended, I have a feeling that Xander's not going to let this rivalry rest quite yet- Uh-oh. Zack's heading this way, Dave.

Dave - We're being joined by Zack Logan-

Zack - Hand over a mic, Deyo!

[David Deyo hands Zack Logan a microphone. Zack snatches it out of his hand rudely, and walks away.]

Dave - Apparently we're going to be hearing from the NX leader...

[Zack and Ravenger climb into the ring, to the jeers of the fans. Ravenger slaps Kamakize on the face a few times to revive him, then helps him to his feet, and helps him stand.]

Rick - I'm not sure if we'll be able to HEAR what the man has to say, though, Dave. These fans here have lost all respect for Zack AND New Generation X ever since they so callously turned their backs on them. And to be honest, I'm not even sure if *I* want to hear what Logan has to say...

[The music stops suddenly and the crowd's booing hushes a little. Zack lifts the mic to his face and speaks.]

Zack - Zed, you big piece of s[bleep!]! Enough is enough, and things are about to change! First off, since you left NX, you should not be allowed to use MY crotch chop, or my phrase "Smeg off"! Second, I want your ass in a steel cage for the rights to the chop, and the phrase. SO at Shockwave, Zed, you and me steel cage, for the rights to NX.

[Rav grabs the mic and speaks.]

Rav - Hold on a sec, Zack, I thought we had discussed this already, it's going to be the three of us against him.

Zack - Oh yeah, ok I forgot. Zed, Shockwave, you versus the three of us for the rights to the NX crotch chop and Smeg Off Catch phrase!

[Zack drops the mic to the mat and "Beautiful People" plays. The trio exits the ring, to proceed up the ramp. The shot cuts to the commentators' table.]

Rick - I take it back! Zack dropping a BOMBSHELL of a challenge from he and NX for a handicap steel cage match against his own flesh and blood! Zed would have to be off his ROCKER to accept a match like that! It'd be suicidal!

Dave - I have to agree with you there, Rick: The Black Thunder would have ENOUGH difficulty facing Zack ALONE at Shockwave inside a steel cage, but adding the AngelKillers to the mix, not to mention the fact that Zed Logan will be in Triple Threat action later tonight in an incredible Extreme Title defense... I know that the man has shown incredible heart and resilience in the past, but this may be stretching him WELL beyond his limits.

Rick - He'd be crazy to sign, Dave, but think of it from his perspective: not ONLY would it likely be his very only shot at regaining the crotch chop and "Smeg Off" rights, but it would ALSO be his chance to get all of NX in one confined area at the same time, with NO chance for them to use cheap hit and run tactics.

Dave - I don't care. There's no WAY that Logan could walk out of that match and ever be able to wrestle again. He'd be at the mercy of a former Trans World Champion and a pair of multiple time Tag Team Champions: I DON'T like those odds. I'll even go on record to say that I hope that he has the sense after his match tonight to refuse this challenge altogether.

Rick - I don't know WHAT he'll decide, Dave, but you can bet that whichever way he leans, that his decision's going to be AWFULLY controversial.

Dave - You're not kidding. And speaking of controversy and injury, what kind of shape is Kamakize going to be in once it's time for the AngelKillers SCAFFOLD match againt Nemisis?! Nemisis is a dangerous, DANGEROUS man, Rick, and after what Takahashi just wentthrough, one has to wonder whether he'll even be fit to wrestle! But he does have SOME good luck on his side tonight, anyway: Besides the factthat he had Zack Logan win that last match FOR him, I've just received word, folks, that the match between "Invincible" Vince Parker and Barry D'Live WILL be taking place tonight and that it's scheduled to take place NEXT! It'll give the AngelKillers a LITTLE more breathing room, but just as you predicted, Rick, Barry D'Live made his choice and this one IS going to be a casket mach!!

Rick - This is the kind of match that could make history, Dave. We've already seen Jobberino score a win tonight, so might Lady Luck smile on Vince too and help him give Barry D'Live his first casket match loss?

Dave - Anything's possible in Planet Wrestling, THAT'S for sure! Well, it looks like Jim Pattera is ready to be heard, so let's not wait any longer...

[The shot cuts to the ring as the bell sounds.]

Pattera - The following match will be a CASKET match! The first man to place his opponent inside the casket and close the lid with his opponent inside will be declared the winner!

[The theme for 2001: A Space Odyssey plays... Vince Parker emerges from the entranceway, to the cheers of the fans.]

Pattera - Coming first down the aisle, weighing in at 269 pounds, from New York City, he is "Innnvincible" Vincnnce Paaaaarrrrrrrrrrkerrrrr!!!

Dave - The fans just LOVING Parker here!

Rick - You can say THAT again! They're practically climbing over one another just to give him a high five!

[Parker continues to the ring, slides in, then plays to the fans with a "louder" hand motion. His music cuts and is replaced by a funeral dirge as the lights dim...]

Pattera - And his opponent, from Six Feet Under, weighing in at 270 pounds, here is Baaaaaaarry D'Liiiiive!!!

[D'Live shambles out of the entranceway, dragging a coffin on rollers behind him.]

Rick - D'Live getting a mixed reaction here tonight, Dave: most of the fans are booing him, but a whole lot of others are holding up their lighters for the man

Dave - Stranger things have happened, Rick. At least the fans will be- Oh WOW!

[The bell rings.]

*** "Invincible" Vince Parker vs. Barry D'Live: Casket Match *** Rick - What a cheap shot by Barry D'Live! Parker was still concentrating on the fans and waiting for the match to start, and D'Live just ran in behind him and NAILED Vince with a running clothesline!

Dave - And now D'Live pounding away on the Invincible One in the corner!

Rick - But Parker grabs D'Live and puts HIM in the corner! The fists are flying fast and furious!!!

Dave - Try saying THAT ten times fast! And look at D'Live crumpling in the corner!

Rick - Parker now quickly and repeatedly driving the knee into D'Live's skull! Six! Seven! Eight! MAN!

Dave - Parker is MERCILESS! Whatever it was that D'Live did to make him angry, it's DEFINITELY working to Parker's advantage right now!

Rick - OOH!! But that'll slow him down!

Dave - Sure will, but D'Live using that low blow there, out of pure desperation...

Rick - Both men collecting themselves... Parker up off the mat-

Dave - HO!! Now that was intelligent!

Rick - You got that right! Parker lunged in for a collar and elbow tie-up, and D'Live sidestepped him and threw him to the outside!

Dave - And Parker didn't miss the casket by much, either...

Rick - But he did and the match continues... D'Live on the outside now and lifting Parker to his feet...

Dave - WHAT a fallaway slam!

Rick - He planted him with that one!

Dave - You're not kidding!

Rick - But Barry D'Live going back up onto the apron?... But why? You got the man down, you kick him!

Dave - OUCH! Funny, I liked HIS idea better: a mean elbow drop from the apron. Parker in trouble...

Rick - D'Live lifting Vince again and pulling him toward the casket.... Dave - Wait a minute! Parker knocks D'Live's arms away-

Rick - DDT!!!

Dave - Laid him out! Parker wasting no time as he climbs... the casket?

Rick - Oh MAN!!! Victory off the CASKET! That should just about do it! That's nearly 300 pounds of pressure coming RIGHT down on the top of Barry's skull to compress the ol' spine-

Dave - NO! Barry D'Live is already moving and up on his feet!!

Rick - And Parker just standing there in complete awe! He doesn't know WHAT to do, and I can't blame him!- OH!!!!

Dave - He took the Nail in the Coffin on the FLOOR, THAT'S what he did!!

Rick - Now THAT should be it.

Dave - D'Live dragging Parker to the casket and hoist him up inside...

Rick - Aaaaaand SLAMS the lid shut!!

[The bell rings and a funeral dirge plays over the PA system...]

Pattera - Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner: Barrrry D'Liiiiiive!!!

[D'Live glares down at the coffin evilly and spits on it, then hauls it back up the entrance ramp as the fans boo him.]

Dave - Barry D'Live coming up with an IMPRESSIVE win there over Parker! Can you BELIEVE that he stood up from the "Victory"?

Rick - Unbelievable, Dave. Absolutely unbelievable. Maybe we should have expected it since Barry's never lost a casket match, but WOW: a move like that can make a normal man a foot shorter! But D'Live stood up right away like it was a wimpy slap on the wrist!

Dave - I know exactly what you mean, Rick. The man is undoubtedly UNSTOPPABLE in these kinds of matches. But we're going to cut to a quick commercial break, so stay tuned, because there's PLENTY more Throttle action to come!!

[The shot cuts, then cuts into an advertisement for PW Shockwave: The scene fades in to clips from Planet Wrestling matches where we see various PW wrestlers duking it out, toe to toe , while superimposed Planet Wrestling theme music plays in the background.]

Voiceover of Jim Pattera [sounds recorded/ quality somewhat poor] - This match is scheduled for one fall...

[We see a variety of PW wrestlers executing highlight power moves quickly flash by. The scene sharply is cut by a superimposed pyrotechnic explosion. Bold black letters that look as if they were repeatedly etched appear on the screen that read: "BRACE YOURSELF FOR THE SHOCKWAVE!" A smouldering PW logo appears on the screen for a couple of seconds, then explodes, leaving behind erratically vibrating letters that read "PW SHOCKWAVE". The picture cuts, then cuts to the Planet Dome's announcers' table.]

Dave - Welcome back to Planet Wrestling's THROTTLE!! Our next matchup for the night stemmed from Shockwave, where Marky$Marc interfered against "The Gold Dragon" in his match against Sean Swanson, and ended up hitting him in the leg with-

[The commentators are interrupted when the PA plays the voice of Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit saying "Alright, partner....keep on rollin' baby, you know what time it is".]

Rick - Now what the heck is this all about?

[The Limp Bizkit fans in the audience immediately know what's going to play. Then "Rollin" by Limp Bizkit hits the P.A.(and in case you have the album, the "air raid vehicle" version is playing) The crowd is cheering basically because of the music, and soon start a chant. The shot cuts to the entranceway, where two crew members are dissembling the portal to enlarge it...]

crowd - LIMP BIZ-KIT! LIMP BIZ-KIT! LIMP BIZ-KIT! LIMP BIZ-KIT! LIMP BIZ-KIT!

[The music is still playing as a shiny, black 98' Corvette with PW logo on the passenger and driver doors drives through the newly widened entrance opening, and down the ramp (it's a tight fit) and into the arena. The crowd cheers louder, and is in anticipation of who's about to come out of that car. Then, the driver door opens, and out comes a man, probably in his early 20's, wearing a black suit with a red corvette on each pant leg, and another red corvette on the back of the jacket part of the suit with the PW logo on top. The man has bleach-blonde hair on top and brown hair on the sides, and has a thin goatee. He smiles as he looks at the crowd. He then walks to the ring, slides in, and asks for a mic from Tommy Glide. Tommy gives the man a mic. The music stops. The man signals for the crowd to be quiet.]

man - [takes a deep breath] Now, in case these Corvettes on my suit and that 'Vette on the ramp don't give clues to who I am, then, I'll give you ONE more clue. I am the man who has punked out Sean Swanson, Ken Jansen, and "Obese" Hank Albert on...."THE RIDE"!

[The crowd immediately responds to loud cheers, and a few chants of "Cor-Vette" scattered around the arena.]

man - Yes, it is me! The Corvette Of Wrestling! "The Corvette" Nick Corvello! What's up Planet Dome?!

[The crowd cheers once again, but louder than last time.]

"The Corvette" - Well, here I am. "The Corvette" himself, in person. This is a first time for all of you seeing me because Planet Wrestling isn't using pictures on my section of the magazine, but we're working on that! Anyway, I just came here to apologize for the long wait on the next edition of "The Ride"...

[The crowd silently waits in anticipation during a long pause.]

"The Corvette" - But it seemed that no wrestler wanted an interview at this time, and, yours truly failed you.

[The crowd goes "awww" and sits back down.]

"The Corvette": But no more, because for the half-witted section of the PW roster, I will once again show my e-mail to you so you may contact me for an opening on "The Ride". hey, SOMEONE PUT A CAMERA IN FRONT OF ME, NOW!

[Immediately, a cameraman comes with his camera inside the ring.]

"The Corvette" - Hey, man, no offense, I just always wanted to do that. He he. Well, anyway, here's my email.[pulls out a piece of paper, unfolds it, and puts it in front of the camera]

"The Corvette" - Now, a while back, The Canadian Crippler said if I had an opening, he'd like to be the next to be interviewed on "The Ride". Now, that... pisses me off, because that only proves to me that... HE CAN'T READ!

[The crowd laughs a little.]

"The Corvette" - The reason for that maybe is because he has a very poor depth-perception and can't read small letters, so, for him and our near-sighted friends out there, its up on the PlanetTron, big enough for everyone to see.

[The crowd laughs a little louder.]

"The Corvette" - So, Canadian Crippler, please remember to write that down BIG on a piece of paper if you still want to be interviewed. Now, in case no one asks for an interview by the next two weeks, "The Gold Dragon" Kevin Peterson, since he offered to take the spot in case no one else does, will be the next to be interviewed. Now, I'm about to leave to the back to watch the rest of Throttle from one of the monitors, so I want everyone to have a great night with these next coming matches. See ya! ["Rollin" plays again as "The Corvette" slides out of the ring, runs to his car, gets in, and starts it, revving the engine to an excellent response from the crowd. He throws the car into reverse, and drives the car back up the ramp and out of the arena. The two staff members beginning to re-assemble to entranceway frame... The shot cuts to the announcers' table.]

Rick - Well I have to hand it to Corvello: he sure knows how to make an entrance!

Dave - Ha! You're not kidding! "The Corvette"'s one heck of a character!

Rick - And provided that we're not interrupted again, we'll be seeing the man he helped bring to Planet Wrestling in singles action. We have a great match coming up, where you KNOW that Peterson is going to be out for some sweet, SWEET revenge on Marky$Marc, Dave. And I'll have to give this one to Peterson right off the bat, too, provided that he doesn't let his emotions get the better of him and he stays focused: Considering that Marc's been a TOUCH unstable ever since his return to the PW, he may be in trouble if the Dragon's sharp enough to capitalize on his mistakes.

Dave - I know what you mean Rick, but to his credit, Marky$Marc may be more dangerous now than he's EVER been. He's developed a mean streak to the point that he's willing to attack young GIRL SCOUTS for goodness sake! Now, there's no doubt that "The Gold Dragon" will be able to put up a better fight, but will we see a more unpredictable, unorthodox style coming from Marky$Marc that Peterson will have difficulty in contending with?

Rick - The time for questions is over, Dave! There's only one way to get some answers: Let's get to it!

[The bell rings.]

Pattera - This next match is a scheduled for one fall......

[Greensleaves (strings version) starts to play...]

Crowd - Dra-gon! Dra-gon! Dra-gon!

Pattera - Ladies and Gentlemen, from Augusta, Maine, Keeeviiin Peeeteeersooon!!!

[The chants over power the announcement]

[Kevin Peterson makes his way to the ring.]

Pattera - And his opponent, ["Who Let The Dogs Out" by Baha Man starts to play] Coming down the Aisle, from Hamilton, Ontario Canada, weighing in at 165 pounds, He stands 5'11", Marky$Marc.

[Marky$Marc walks to the ring, to boos. He slides into the ring and takes a shot at Kevin Peterson, who blocks it and fired back with a chop to the chest. The bell rings.]

*** "The Gold Dragon" Kevin Peterson vs. Marky$Marc *** Rick - Marc tried to get the early advantage, but Peterson's focus stopped THAT plan in a hurry! Tie up...

Dave - Marky$Marc with a boot to the gut- DDT!

Rick - Marky$Marc fast and furious with repeated boots to the knee of "The Gold Dragon". Working the leg to slow Peterson down, undoubtedly- now drops the leg down across Peterson's throat! Both men getting up, but it's Marky$Marc just shoving Peterson to the canvas! Marky$Marc standing over Kevin Peterson- Oh my... And DANCING early in the match now is Marky$Marc! But he's not getting the reaction he used to, I'll tell you THAT much!

Dave - Peterson getting up and looking angry- Marky$Marc now rolling under the ropes and to the outside and "The Gold Dragon"'s in pursuit! Kevin Peterson charging- OH!! Marky$Marc dodged and Peterson hit the post! Marky$Marc now rolling Kevin Peterson back in and following suit...

Rick - Marc is first to make it to his feet, but Kevin Peterson brings him back down with a well placed sweep to the legs!

Dave - Marky$Marc didn't see that one coming at all! Peterson recovering quick- up and measuring him- Falling fist right on the money!

Rick - Peterson up again...

Dave - Marky$Marc getting up, but he'd better be ready for a blow from "The Gold Dragon" to take him right back down... "The Gold Dragon" in there- BIG kick to the chest knocking Marky$Marc on his rear!

[The crowd cheer and laughs, as Marky$Marc sits and clutches at his chest with his eyes crossed.]

Rick - THAT'LL knock the wind out of you! Dragon plowing into Marc! Back press cover by Peterson! 1... hooks the leg- 2... Th- Ho MAN that was close! Kevin Peterson was just MILLISECONDS away from bringing home a quick win, but Marky$Marc kicked out. "The Gold Dragon" crawling over to Marky$Marc. Front facelock applied by Peterson. He's holding it, but Marky$Marc getting to his feet- Kevin Peterson up with him... turning the move around- Neckbreaker drop by Peterson! Nice one, too! Kevin Peterson slow to his feet... Pulling Marc up, now...

Dave - Peterson with a boot to the midsection! Setting Marky$Marc up- Norther lights supl- NO!!! Marky$Marc reversed it in mid-move and hit the tornado DDT!!! Nice move! Both men are on the mat and attempting to get the upper hand! Marky$Marc on top and just WAILING on "The Gold Dragon"!! Now "The Gold Dragon" rolls him over and HE'S landing the punches! Marky$Marc shoves him off! Marky$Marc on his feet- stomping away at Peterson once again!!

Rick - Peterson weathering the storm and climbing back to his feet, Marky$Marc moves in... he's got him hooked... NO! Rollup by Kevin Peterson!! 1,2- No! Only a 2-count! "The Gold Dragon" almost caught Marky$Marc offguard to win the match once again! And it's "The Gold Dragon" using the ropes to pull himself up now... Marc to his feet. Dragon quick off the ropes with a shuffle sidekick- Marc caught it! Spins Peterson- standing dropkick to the back- and Peterson is sent through the ropes to the outside! And once again, Marky$Marc dancing his little dance, but the fans are booing up a storm, Dave!

Dave - You're not kidding...

Rick - What the HE!! is that?!?!! Hey Dave look over there!

Dave - What?

Rick - HA! Made ya' look!

Dave - That's really not funny, Rick.

Rick - Oh, come on, Deyo: lighten up! Peterson getting up at the referee's three count on the outside, but Marc off the ropes- VAULTS over the top- FLYING BODY PRESS COLLIDES WITH PETERSON!! Nice move there by Marky$Marc!

Dave - There's no question that Marky$Marc can pull off some excellent high-risk moves, Rick.

Rick - Yeah, his recent dreary look on life may even help him out in going for high-impact moves like that one.

Dave - But as you said before, one has to wonder how stable he really is right now, and whether that will end up hurting him down the stretch... Marky$Marc now slow to his feet on the outside and holding onto his ribs... Pulling Peterson up and rolling him back into the ring. Marc now climbing up onto the apron and into the ring to break the count. Pulling Peterson up now- scoops his legs out from under him- and brings him down across the knee for the backbreaker.

Rick - Marc's managed to slow Peterson down, Dave, which may well be to his advantage here as he makes his way to the top... Up there- Marky$Marc flying- LANDS the splash on Peterson!! Covering: 1... 2... Thr- But Peterson kicking out of it!

Dave - Marky$Marc up in a hurry, but his ribs are obviously hurting for these body-to-body collisions... OH!! BIG boot to the ribs by Marc puts Peterson over onto his stomach, but I think it's fair to say from THAT move that Marky$Marc getting a little frustrated here, folks.

Rick - Pulling Kevin up by the tights now and with a rear waistlock- German suplex by Marc!! Bridging: 1.. 2- But Peterson kicks out again! And Marc REALLY had driven him to the mat with that one too!

Dave - But the fact remains that Peterson is still alive here, and the fans are loving him for it! Rick - But Marky$Marc is just HATING him for it, Dave, and he's expressing that frustrated contempt with a series of stomps to Peterson's upper body! Pulling Peterson to his feet again- whips him to the corner! Rushing in after him- GOOD GOD!! Marky Mark flew in there with a running spinning wheel kick that caught Peterson in the face and HARD!! Things not looking good here for Kevin Peterson!

Dave - And Marky$Marc not done yet, Rick! He's laying into Peterson with a series of closed fists to the skull! The referee taking action- But Peterson turns things around and puts MARC in the corner before he can step in!! Peterson now with rapidfire chops to the chest and midsection! Peterson backing off- WOAH!!!

Rick - Holy crap! Peterson held on to the top rope for some added balance and impact, and hooked a spinning back hick RIGHT up into the side of Marc's head! Marky$Marc down from that one like a ton of bricks!

Dave - Peterson following up now and bringing a barely-conscious Marky$Marc to his feet now- hoocks him up- BEAUTIFUL double-underhook suplex there by Peterson to take Marky$Marc out of the corner! Rolling Marc over on his belly now... And an ankle lock submission applied by Peterson!! Marky$Marc is HOWLING in pain, folks!

Rick - But he's not giving up yet, Dave! He's doing what he can to claw his way toward the ropes! Marky$Marc struggling frantically as if his life depended on it- but Peterson releasing the hold: He may have been able to have him there, Dave, but Peterson let go! Is the idea of getting his revenge on Marc going to cloud HIS focus toward winning this match?!

Dave - I know what you mean, Rick: not ending a match when they had the chance has hurt many a wrestler in the past... Peterson on his feet and taking the time to shake of the effects of that massive kick he received from Marky$Marc while he was in the corner earlier... Marky$Marc taking his time to get to his feet while Peterson's taking his breather, but he's harly looking in good shape, folks.

Rick - You're right there, Dave: he looks like his ankle's hurting, he's holding onto his ribs AND I'm pretty sure that there's a bit of a welt forming on his face from the solid kick that Peterson nailed him with! But Marky$Marc moving in on Peterson and takes a swing- staggers Peterson with it! Another punch- but Kevin blocked it- repeated chops to the kidney now by Peterson- and FLIPS him over with a judo-style throw! Peterson DOWN on top of Marc now with a legdrop! Now with the arm and he has him in a cross armbar submission!!

Dave - Marky$Marc once again looking for the ropes to break this excruciating submission hold, and he''l be able to make it this time... touches the ropes and the referee getting the hold to be released... And it's Peterson up to his feet first and with Marky$Marc by the arm for the arm wringer- DROPS into a armbar! Marky$Marc breaking the hold witha a grab of the ropes again, but I think it's clear that Paterson is looking to punish Marc here and NOT to make him submit!

Rick - I have to agree with you on that one, Dave, but he had better be VERY careful about this... Things could turn around at any moment with a guy like Marc in the ring.

Dave - I agree. Peterson, though in control of things for the moment as he pulls Marky$Marc to his feet... Has him by the arm- Whips him to the turnbuckles and follows him in- Marky$Marc leaps up over him, but Peterson put on the brakes and caught him on his shoulder!! Peterson with Marc- hooking him up into a Tree of Woe!

Rick - And NOW he's laying into Marky$Marc's hanging body like it's a punching bag! And I can't believe I'm seeing it, Dave, but Peterson's not even using a closed fist for those blows!

Dave - A rarity these days, THAT'S for sure! Marky$Marc pathetically trying to cover up while upside down, but Peterson's lighting punches are just too quick! The referee finally getting in there and backing Peterson off a bit so that he can untangle Marc's legs- and Marky$Marc down to the canvas in a heap...

Rick - And Peterson right back in there, now and dragging Marc out of the corner by his ankles- turns Marc over- and takes a seat on his chest to punch away at Marc some more! Marky$Marc taking an AWFUL lot of punishment here courtesy of "The Gold Dragon"! Marc rolling and getting Peterson off him though... Peterson back on his feet and Marky$Marc trying to collect himself and get back up. Peterson's taking the wind out of his sails so far, Dave, and he's keeping Marc out of the air pretty successfully while he's at it. If Marc WAS going to be a danger, it was through his aerial moves- if he can't get that working for him, then he's in a WHOLE lot of trouble.

Dave - And he's in trouble once again and Peterson moves in and ties him up- belly-to-back suplex from Peterson!! Nice one! And Peterson now moving back to his feet and bring Marky$Marc up with him- whip to the rope- BAM!!!! Peterson hit that DEVASTATING straight punch of his and TOTALLY laid Marky$Marc out with it!! This could be it-

Rick - But the impact shoved Marc back so far that he was able to roll himself out of the ring easily, Dave. A good strategy to say the least: Peterson would have had him for SURE otherwise!

Dave - No doubt about that, Rick! That punch of Peterson's may not be the most powerful knockout punch ever, but it IS enough to take a man out for long enough to get a pin, THAT's for sure, and Marky$Marc was wise to avoid a pinfall...

Rick - But Peterson's not just going to stand by and let Marc recuperate on the outside by a longshot, Dave! He's right out there to scrape Marc up off the floor and roll him back in to keep this match in the ring where he can finish the man. Peterson rolling back in and to his feet now... and yanking Marky$Marc up off the canvas again by the arm- BIG chop to the chest! But Peterson still with the arm and pulling Marc up again- ANOTHER blistering knife-edge chop! Pulls him up- and lays a third into him!

Dave - And Marky$Marc reeling from that series of blows, that's for sure! "The Gold Dragon" really teaching Marky$Marc a thing or two in this match, and I have a feeling that it's a lesson that Marc won't be forgetting any time soon.

Rick - And Kevin's not done yet, either, Dave: scooping Marc up- SLAMS him down in the middle of the ring! Peterson now over to the corner- and climbing to the top! I think he's finally looking to put the exclamation on this match and bring home the win, Dave! Peterson perched up there and patiently waiting for Marc to get to his feet...

Dave - Marc up- Peterson with the missile dropkick- but Marky$Marc DODGED IT!!! Kevin Peterson trying for the high risk maneuver there, but came up short!

Rick - It's why they call them "high risk" Dave: and besides, Kevin's hardly accustomed to taking it to the air. It may have been a big mistake if he's not lucky.

Dave - He'll get a little time to recover, though, because Marky$Marc himself is doing what he can to recover from all the punishment he'd been receiving from Peterson... Peterson slow to his feet, but Marc right in there- backhand chop by Peterson- but Marc ducked it! Peterson spun 360- Inverted atomic drop by Marky$Marc!

Rick - That'll stop you in your tracks!

Dave - And indeed it did! Kevin Peterson clutching at his nether regions and Marky$Marc with him by the head- bashes Peterson's face into his knee, and Peterson goes down! Marky$Marc with a second wind on the comeback trail here, but will he be able to keep it up?

Rick - Well he's going to try, Dave! Applying a headscissor on Peterson now to wear the man down, while Marc gets the chance to recuperate a bit... Wrenching on that headscissor like a vice grip...

Dave - The referee looking for a submission, but as you said, Rick, I think that this move is intended more to wear Peterson down, not to get him to give up. Peterson not letting go oof this fight yet, that's for sure. Making his way to the ropes now... and there we go! Marky$Marc releasing the hold now at the three count and returning to his feet with Peterson in tow... Scooping Peterson up now- DOWN into the sidewalk slam!

Rick - Kevin's looking alarmingly woozy, Dave... Marc going to the outside onto the apron.. And he's waiting there while Kev gets up- slingshot- FLIES into Peterson with a clothesline!! Nice move!

Dave - An excellent slingshot clothesline there from Marky$Marc, yes, bet he's not covering, Rick, though some might argue that he should be.

Rick - I know what you mean, Dave, but we've seen some surprising comebacks from Kevin Peterson before: maybe Marc's not as loopy as we thought and he's taking that into consideration? Either way he's going to the top once again- up and away- MISSED THE LEGDROP!!! Dave - "The Gold Dragon" SOMEHOW rolling out of the way at the last possible opportunity and avoiding a move that SURELY would have finished him off, Rick! And Marky$Marc can't be happy with that!

Rick - I'd say he's a bit more concerned with the throbbing sensation he must be experiencing in his tailbone, Dave! That had to HURT!

Dave - I hear you, Dave, but tell that to Marky$Marc! He's obviously hurting, but he's actually making it back to his feet. A bit slower than usual, mind you, but he's still doing it.

Rick - I know, and I can't believe it either. I don't know what's driving this guy, whether it's that he has a bone to pick with Peterson because of the comments he's made about Canada or whatever, or if it's the burning memories of his apparently abusive father or what, but whatever it is, the man IS back on two tentative feet, and he's picking Peterson up off the canvas once again... Standing headscissor by Marc- pickup- SITDOWN POWERBOMB!!! 1... 2... 3- NO!!!! Peterson brought his legs together and clapped Marc's ears in time for him to BARELY kick out of that pinning predicament!! Unbelievable!

Dave - Had Marc tried that move earlier INSTEAD of the top-rope legdrop, I'm betting that he'd have HAD Peterson! But who can know for sure?!

Rick - I know one thing's for sure, Dave: Marc HAS to be wondering what on earth he can possibly do to WIN this match! UH-OH! Forget I SAID that! I think he knows EXACTLY how to end this one, and from what he's doing, I'd say he's going to end it with the SunSet Sword!

Dave - Here he goes- NO!! Peterson shoved him away before the snapmare! But Peterson flopping forward- LORDY No! It's a handstand into a dangling headscissor- CARTWHEELS Mark to the canvas with a tiger scissor!!! UNBELEIVABLE!!!!

Rick - And speaking of DRIVE, Dave, Peterson must be downright HELLBENT from his encounter with Marc and the brick at Shockwave, because SOMEHOW, he's finding the energy to go to the top!! Marc slow to his feet- but Peterson flying- COLLIDES into Marky$Marc with a moonsault from the top to flatten him!! Peterson on his knees and hooks Marc by the neck- REVERSE DDT- AND THERE'S THE DRAGONFIRE!!! Marky$Marc fighting it- NO!!! He tapped out! "The Gold Dragon" wins it!!!

[The bell rings, and "Greensleaves" (strings version) kicks in...]

Dave - UNBELIEVABLE!!!! WHERE did he find that kind of energy reserve?!?!!

Rick - I have NO idea, Dave, but even Jim wasn't ready for such a quick finish... But I think he's ready now, so let's hear the official word!

Pattera - Here is your winner, by submission, "The Gold Drrrrrrragon" Kevin Peeeeeeeeeeeeeterrrsonnnnn!!!! [The shot cuts to the commentators' table.]

Dave - Peterson SOMEHOW pulling off an incredible victory here, just when he looked like he should have lost all hope, folks. Marky$Marc has left the ring already in disgust, and is being escorted to the back. But WHAT a match that was, and WHAT a finish!

Rick - It's another win for Peterson, and one that he arguably needed after the string of injustices that he'd suffered lately.

Dave - You're not kidding! There's no doubt that some of his recent matches have been against tough opponents, but some of the losses have hardly been on the right side of fairness... [He pauses, putting his hand up to his headset.] Wait a second... We're cutting to the back again, Rick: apparently something's going on back there again!

[The shot cuts to the PlanetTron, where we see the image of Hank Albert and Barry D'Live engaged in a shoving match.]

Rick - GEEZ! It's Barry AGAIN! I know he's hardly Mr. Congeniality, but what's he trying to prove here tonight?!

[The shot cuts to the live footage backstage.]

Albert - [sounds angry] I'll knock yo' BLOCK off D'Live, you piece o' pasty TRASH!! You and I have some unsettled business! You think you're a big man, beatin' Vince? He ain't HALF tha' man that Big Hank is! And if YOU'RE as big a man as you SAY you are, you'll get one of your pine boxes and I'll stuff yo' piece o' trash ass in it fo' GOOD!

[D'Live just folds his arms and lets out a deep, evil chuckle.]

Albert - [pointing and yelling] That's IT! I'm a' make you REALLY dead!

[Albert starts to rush D'Live, but just then, a team of security busts onto the scene, and they hold onto Hank Albert, to hold him back from Barry D'Live.]

Albert - You and ME, D'Live! Tonight!! TONIGHT!!!

[D'Live walks off screen, and the shot focuses in on the face of a snarling Hank Albert, being held back by a bunch of PW security officials. The shot cuts to the announcer's table.]

Rick - Now what was this whole thing about THIS time?! We STILL don't know what was going on between D'Live and Parker, and now we have no idea what sparked this confrontation between Hank ALBERT and D'Live!

Dave - All I know is that D'Live has been a busy man tonight in terms of the rivalries he's fostered, and he'll be even BUSIER if he signs his SECOND casket match of the night!... But how wise would that BE if he did? If I were him, I'd be postponing this one until Shockwave: he can't be in tip-top shape after his match against Parker... not to mention the fact that he was at the end of Parker's "Victory" finisher!

Rick - Or is it Albert who was stupid enough to ask for this match, Dave? Barry D'Live looked INHUMAN the way he stood up after getting hit with the Victory.

Dave - But how much more can he take? If Albert gets this match, he may have the best chance he'll get to have the bragging rights of being the first person EVER to win a casket match against the casket match MASTER, Barry D'Live! Up next we have the scaffold match, Rick, but first we have to cut to commercial. But there's PLENTY more action yet to come, so stay tuned!

[The shot cuts, then returns, with an advertisement for PW Ice Cream Bars. We're shown that there's one to represent most every established PW star. Finally, the advertisement ends with Airborn taking a bite of on of the bars, then holds it up to the screen. We see that the bar is one representing Dehumanizer, and that the chocolatey drawing of Dehumanizer is now missing its head.]

Airborn - Take a bite out of the competition!! Eat a PW Ice Cream Bar TODAY!

[The shot cuts and cuts to another commercial, this one for The Learning Channel's "smash hit" Junkyard Wars, which should be running three episodes back-to-back-to-back every Wednesday in December. The shot cuts after displaying the airing time for the show, then cuts back to a shot inside the Planet Dome, where we see Barry D'Live making his way down the entrance ramp and toward the ring, rolling along two coffins behind him, one of them open, the other closed.]

Dave - We're back here on Throttle, and before our crew could get out here to really start setting up for the scaffold match, one again we're seeing Barry D'Live stirring trouble and making his way to ringside with not one, but TWO caskets!

Rick - And you can't help but think that Parker's still in the one that's closed, Dave. I wonder if he can even BREATHE in there!

Dave - He had better hope so, Rick... D'Live now, parking his caskets here at ringside and rolling slowly into the ring. On his feet now... and asking for a microphone! Now this is a rare treat! D'Live usually a man of few words, but he's being handed a mic and it looks like he has something to say...

[D'Live slowly brings the mic up to his mouth.]

D'Live - [in a deep voice] Albert. Bring... it... onnnnnnnn.

[ "Weird" Al Yankovich's "Eat It" plays over the loudspeakers and the shot cuts to an over the shoulder shot of D'Live who looks toward the entrance. Hank Albert emerges from it, and the shot cuts to a closer up one of him. He has a mic in hand and is decked out in his wrestling gear. The crowd boos him intensely.]

Albert - [at the crowd] Would you sissy pieces o' trash shut the hell up?!

[D'Live motions with his hand for Albert to come to the ring.]

Albert - You got it! Right here, right now. Your career ENDS.

[He drops the mic on the ramp.]

Dave - "Obese" Hank Albert marching to the ring, and it looks like we're about to have an unsanctioned casket match on our hands, folks!

Rick - But D'Live isn't going to let him make it to the ring, even, Dave! He's out there to meet him, and now they're brawling back and forth already!! But we STILL don't know why they're even fighting!

*** "Obese" Hank Albert vs. Barry D'Live: Unsanctioned Casket Match ***

Dave - This one REALLY seemed to come out of nowhere, folks. Barry D'Live just HAD a casket match earlier tonight, and now he's duking it out with Albert! Albert made the challenge before the commercial break, KNOWING FULL WELL what D'Live had just gone though! Talk about seizing the opportunity!

Rick - I call it smart strategy, Dave! "Obese" Hank Albert's no stranger to big matches, and he knew that this one could give his career the boost it needs right about now! But will strategy be enough to beat Barry at his specialty match?

Dave - Well, it's gotten Albert the advantage right now, anyway. Folks, if you are just joining us, Barry D'Live defeated "Invincible" Vince Parker in a casket match earlier tonight, only to be challenged to ANOTHER by Hank Albert!

Rick - And right now, Big Hank's taking it to him! Clubbing away at D'Live and putting ALL his weight behind those blows, too! Backing him toward the ring, and now rolling D'Live in... Climbing to the ring now is Hank... OH!! BIG BODY SPLASH!!! 600 pounds coming down onto D'Live in one big package! Albert rolling off and getting to his feet and yelling at D'Live to get up!

Dave - For most anybody else, a HUGE splash like that would be enough, folks, but look at the intestinal fortitude of Barry D'Live!! He's trying to get to his feet!

Rick - Well isn't that nice? Hank helped him.

Dave - He put him in a BEAR HUG!

Rick - True, but he still helped him up...

Dave - Oh brother... OH!!! Barry D'Live with a kick to the groin!

Rick - Well, hank's always had the size of Pavarotti, and now he can hold a note like him too!

Dave - I can't say that I condone a low blow, but it definitely did the trick for the situation that D'Live was in- DDT followup!!

Rick - Both men slow to move... There's a ref in there now, but he doesn't know quite what to do. There's not much sense in stopping this impromptu match, but there's no counts in casket matches, either! But nevertheless, the way he's watching things now, I'd say that this match is official.

Dave - You may be right, Rick. Barry D'Live though, first to his feet followed by Albert- hits a clothesline on the 600 pounder!

Rick - But Albert is still standing!

Dave - D'Live runs to the ropes- off- ANOTHER clothesline rocks Big Albert!

Rick - But STILL he will not go down! D'Live may be running out of gas, Dave!

Dave - Off the ropes again- SPEAR- OH my GOD!!!!!

Rick - You can say THAT again! Barry went for the spear, only to have Big Hank hoist him up into a powerbomb!!

Dave - D'Live on the canvas now and Hank Albert off the ropes- DOWN with another huge splash! And Albert now lying on top of D'Live as if to cover him, but with casket match rules, he's just staying there to smother him and wear him down! Albert- HO!!! My GOODNESS! Barry D'Live just kicked Albert off of him!

Rick - HOW?!?!! That must have been like lifting a Volkswagen!

Dave - Nonetheless, the match continues... Albert with D'Live- Whips him into the corner!

Rick - OH!!! And he charged in to hit the VICIOUS body splash! This one could be over.

Dave - But Albert isn't finished with D'Live yet, Rick! Throwing him to the opposite corner and follows in again-

Rick - But Barry Moved out of the way!!

Dave - Albert stumbling out of the corner... Rick - CLOTHESLINE form behind drops the big man!

Dave - Dropped him AND dazed him!

Rick - Barry signaling for the Nail in the Coffin!!!

Dave - My GOD!!! He actually picked Albert up off the mat!!! D'Live showing SUPERHUMAN strength here in lifting this 600 pounder- NAIL IN THE COFFIN!!! D'Live back on his feet to an INCREDIBLE ovation from the fans for that unreal display of strength, and now he's hauling Albert up off the mat and bringing him toward the side of the ring with the open coffin. Barry D'Live about to win his SECOND casket match tonight!

Rick - What the heck?!

Dave - What is going on with the ring?!!

Rick - I have NO idea... Wait- Who?-

Dave - Ladies and gentlemen, the ring has literally just opened up in its center, and a MONSTER of a man has climbed up through!!!

Rick - He's HUGE!! He's even taller than Barry!

Dave - He outmeasures D'Live by about a half a foot at least, but the man is built like a TANK! But D'Live charging at him!!-

Rick - WOAH!!!!!

Dave - I have NEVER seen a move like that!

Rick - It LOOKED like he was going to backdrop Barry, but then he brought him down into a back breaker! I'm surprised he didn't break him in half!!

Dave - Don't speak too soon: D'Live is not moving.

Rick - But that's not stopping this mystery monster... OH!! Gut wrench POWERBOMB there!

Dave - Who IS this guy?!?!! Is he an ally of Albert's maybe?

Rick - I don't know, but I don't think that I have EVER seen Barry D'Live manhandled like this, Dave. This monster is throwing him around like a rag doll!

Dave - Throws D'Live into the corner!

Rick - Uh-oh! What is he doing NOW?! Dave - Barry D'Live being placed on the top turnbbuckle.

Rick - This guy's setting up for a superplex!! Here we go-

Dave -HOLY SHIT!! Pardon my language, folks, but this MONSTER is now holding Barry D'Live STRAIGHT up in the air, while he himself is on the top turnbuckle and the crowd boos him incessantly!!

Rick - That HAS to be five or six seconds already! Forget the damage he'll be inflicting on D'Live, NEVER have I seen such power!

Dave - You're not KIDDING! By my count, he's held him for ten seconds- HOLY LORD!!!!!

Rick - Good DOD!!! That HAD to kill him!

Dave - Ladies and gentlemen, I have NEVER seen anything like that in my LIFE!

Rick - It started off with what I guess you'd call a stalling superplex... but then...

Dave - THEN he dropped Barry D'Live IN FRONT OF HIM as he FELL!!!

Rick - Hank Albert saw what just happened and he's getting to his feet in awe...

Dave - Just like everyone ELSE in the Planet Dome, I might add!

Rick - And now Albert's clapping for him and cheering him on for more! I think that these two ARE in cahoots!

Dave - Wuh-oh! You may have spoken too soon, Rick!

Rick - All Albert was doing was patting this behemoth on the back, and that monster turned and just grabbed Albert bathe THROAT!

Dave - MY God!! My GOD!!!!

Rick - Oh GOD! Get the paramedics in there, NOW!!!

Dave - That monster just picked all 600 pounds of Hank Albert BY THE THROAT and CHOKESLAMMED the Obese One over the ropes and THROUGH the casket that indeed contained Vince Parker!!!

Rick - This guy is SICK!!!

Dave - Yeah, but who in the world IS he?!?!!

Rick - I have NO idea. A relative of Big One's maybe? They're about the same height...

Dave - I don't know about that, but he's standing over D'Live now again, now. What more can he possibly DO?!

Rick - For Barry's sake, it looks like he's done: he's actually leaving the ring. And thank GOD: he's NOT coming this way!

Dave - My God. That was pure carnage!

Rick - I don't think we'll be seeing D'Live, Albert OR Parker in action any time again soon, Dave, that's for sure. I STILL can't believe that: a 600 pound man CHOKESLAMMED out of the ring!

Dave - Nevermind that: Paramedics are in there and tending to D'Live and he's STILL not moving. We have to go to commercial break while all this mess gets cleaned up, but there's still more to come, including the scaffolding match that SHOULD be next if we don't have another interruption, so don't go ANYWHERE!

[The shot cuts, and cuts back into a commercial for Planet Wrestling Magazine, followed by another for PW merchandise. The shot cuts and cuts back to ringside in the Planet Dome.]

Dave - Ladies and gentlemen, we're back. But you may ask yourself "how can they possibly top what we've seen so far?" And to this we say: just hold tight and prepare to be shocked and amazed!

Rick - Well, the next match will certainly leave many jaws hanging in awe, that's for sure. It seems that every Planet Wrestling card lately has featured an object hanging from the rafters. Tonight, as well as the cage-inferno-table-ladder match, we will see ANOTHER ONE of THE most dangerous matches the world has ever seen: The scaffold match.

Dave - Oh, and you aren't kidding, Rick. The scaffold match has ended many a career, as one mistake sends a wrestler tumbling 20 feet or more. Even a successful move can end with a wrestler falling the long drop, however those usually have you crushing your opponent. But one mistimed kick, or an avoided clothesline, and it's all over.

Rick - There's a reason we don't have these matches often. Every time we have a scaffold match, someone slips, is thrown, or takes an insane risk off of the apparatus, usually causing a serious injury. Look at the AngelKillers. We never thought we would see them again, all because of their scaffold match at Zero Tolerance. Even a pro team who specializes in the match fears the risk involved, and if they deny it, they're liars.

Dave - I don't know, Rick. If Nemisis told me he didn't fear this match, I would believe him!

Rick - Nemisis have fears? What could he be afraid of? Spiders? Mice? I don't think Nemisis even comprehends the risk this match involves. I think he just really wants to hurt these guys.

Dave - Does Nemisis even knows he is a wrestler?

Rick - I really don't know. But we could argue for days about what Nemisis does or doesn't know. What we do know is that we are going to Jim Pattera for the introductions! Jim!

Pattera- The following match is a handicap scaffold match...

[The crowd erupts in cheers as the scaffold begins to lower from the roof.]

Pattera- Introducing first, at a total combined weight of 439 pounds...

["Halls of Illusion" by the Insane Clown Posse hits, and the crowd begins booing coarsely. The AngelKillers split the curtain, accompanied by Marcus Draknor. As they walk to the ring, they stop to trash talk several fans. The crowd starts chanting "NX sucks! NX Sucks!", but Draven and Kama just ignore it.]

Pattera- ...They represent New-Generation X...

[Loud boos follow. By now, Kama and Ravenger have reached the ring, and they do their trademark crotch chop which elicits a huge, angry reaction.]

Pattera- ...Akira "Kamakize" Takahashi, and Derek "Ravenger" Draven, the AngelKillers!

[Kama and Ravenger begin to make their way to the top of the ramp where the scaffold is lowering it's ladders to stage height.]

Dave - Well, I think it's safe to say Kama and Ravenger are no longer fan favorites.

Rick - Good call. I don't think their opponent is a fan-favorite either, but he gets points with them for his feud with Ken Jansen, a man who is quite likely THE most hated man in Planet Wrestling today.

Dave - That is somewhat true. American fans chew Jansen alive for his strong pro-Canadian views, but would the reaction be different if we were in, say, Canada?

Rick - Maybe so, but... I'll hold that thought. Back to Jim Pattera!

[Jim Pattera has once again strolled to the center of the ring. Kamakize and Ravenger are now on the scaffold, awaiting their opponent.]

Pattera- And their opponent, he is...

[Pattera is cut off as the lights in the building fade. A deep voice announces "The PAIN Foundation", indicating one of it's members is emerging. Pink Floyd's "Shine on you crazy diamond" sounds over the loud speakers, and the crowd's reaction is malice.]

Dave - What the...

Rick - It seems as if Sean Swanson is coming out here... but why? Swanson and Nemisis are obviously not on good terms. Maybe Swanson is coming to try and make the situation better.

Dave - I don't think he can possibly mend the ties he broke on Throttle. I think they need some kind of... of a counselor or something.

Rick - I don't think that Nemisis will want to be dragged to a counselor!

Dave - No, you're right. He'll probably just kick the crap out of him.

Rick - Which again begs the question, why is he... oh crap!

[The lights return and Swanson is standing on the announce table. He is waving his Canadian flag, and looking up at the scaffold. The AngelKillers are looking back at him, and as the stare down continues, until one fan takes offense to the PAIN foundation member. Swanson jerks around suddenly, because a fan has hit him in the back of the head with a drink cup.]

Dave - Oh, what an idiot...

Rick - Fans, throwing objects into the ring is against building rules and can get you ejected from our events.

Dave - Or get the crap kicked out of you! Run, guy, run!!!

[Swanson leaps over the barrier. Security guards tug and yank at his vest and his arms, but Swanson pushes forward until the mass of building guards finally slows his momentum. The colorful language exchanged between the two is barely audible on the camera, and several other fans get into the argument as well, until the guards assist Swanson over the barrier. The fans continue to get on Swanson's case, starting a chant of "Bet your head's wet!".]

Rick - Swanson would have probably hit him too... it appears that he wants to sit down.

[Swanson removes his vest, drapes it over a chair, and sits down to struggle with a headset.]

Dave - Sean, welcome to the program. I think the question on everyone's mind is, well, why are you out here? I mean, do you plan to interfere or something?

Swanson - Yes, I plan to interfere.

Rick - What? Why can't you just leave it the way it is! Nemisis can take care of himself! Swanson - Yeah, but we all know how tight the AngelKillers and those Logans are. And if Logan or anyone else want to put their nose in this match, I'll break it, simple.

Dave - I think you touch on a lot of the questions that ran through my mind, but what if one of the people who gets involved is Ken Jansen? What then?

Swanson - I'll burn that bridge when I come to it.

Rick - Let's go back to Jim Pattera, if we may.

Pattera- And their opponent, he hails from parts unknown, he represents the PAIN Foundation, Nemisis!

[Loud dog howls sound over the loudspeaker, and resounding, heavy footsteps echo throughout the building, and several times these steps sound as if they are in water deposits of some sort. The PlanetTron shows a dark, gloomy alley, with the large figure of Nemisis walking towards the camera. Nemisis himself splits the curtain, and the lights fade, only to come alive again as a large explosion of pyrotechnics illuminate the stage. He begins walking, not to the scaffold's ladders, but drawing a path straight to the announce table.]

Dave - Looks like he's coming here!

[Nemisis draws closer and closer to the announce table, but the AngelKillers are creeping down the ladders of the scaffold and heading for the big man. Nemisis reaches the table with both AngelKillers stalking towards the giant.]

Swanson - Calm down, I'm sorry. I'll make it up to you, swear! Just... turn around!

[Kama had grabbed Draknor's cane and cracks it over Nemisis' back. Nemisis lets out a large howl.]

Rick - Kama just busted a cane over Nemisis' back, but I think it just made him ANGRY! Kama, maybe that wasn't such a good idea...

Dave - Got him by the throat! Going for a ride- cheap shot to the gut by Ravenger!

Rick - He just grabbed that broken cane and stabbed Nemisis in the stomach with it. Thank god for that those trunks of his, or he would be dead right now. As it is, Kama and Ravenger are kicking and elbowing the big man in sequence, but it doesn't seem to be doing much damage. Ravenger drops to all fours...

Dave - The ariel style that made these men famous!

Rick - Kamakize drops back... off Ravenger- springboard cross body! But he's caught!!! Ravenger looking in awe... POWERSLAM! Dents our table! Dave - My god, what power! Can Kamakize continue?

Rick - Can Kamakize START? We've seen this type of match before, but I think that the so-called "rules" are worth mentioning: once all the participants get to the top of the scaffold, the winner is the one who's still standing on the thing. So if Nemisis hits the ring or the floor before both AngelKillers do, chalk up a win for the NX team... But if Nemisis manages to be the last man standing on the scaffold platform, he get the win, not to mention bragging rights for defeating a team that's had more experience than any other in professional wrestling with this dangerous match... But FIRST Nemisis has to consider that if Akira can't MAKE it to the top of the structure, that this match isn't even going to START!

Dave - I know what you mean, Rick. But who knows WHAT could be going through the mind of a man like Nemisis.

Swanson - Ravenger is going up!

[Ravenger begins up the ladder to the top of the scaffold. Nemisis trails behind by about ten feet, lacking the speed and co-ordination of Draven...]

Dave - No offense, Sean, but Nemisis is slow! Really slow!

Swanson - No offense, Deyo, but damn you're dumb! Nemisis is slow and stays grounded, which gives him a huge advantage in this match. Move too quick, and start trying that ariel sh[bleep!], and you'll wake up in front of the pearly gates... if you believe in that stuff.

Rick - Swanson is right, David. Made some good points... Ravenger waiting for the big monster to poke is head over the scaffold, and now kicks Nemisis in the head. And again, steps back and measures for a third boot to the top of the head. Fires again... but Nemisis grabbed his boot!

Swanson - He stopped that boot with one hand, Rick!

Dave - Yeah, and now trips him up! And Nemisis crawls over the top, and now both men with only 2 inches of steel separating 15 feet of air. Now it gets interesting.

Rick - This is where fear, vertigo, and all the mind games start coming into play. I think it is at the smaller men's advantage here, more co-ordinated and less likely to misstep.

Swanson - Yeah, but those two start running and jumping, a misstep will be their last misstep. Mark my words, gentlemen, no bias here- risk is elevated in this match. Low risk becomes high risk, and high risk becomes suicide.

Dave - Making all the good points! How can I justify my paycheck?

Swanson - You want some help with that?

Rick - [chuckles] Let's get back to the match, O.K.? Nemisis is taking a long look at the drop, putting it in the back of his mind, memorizing the dimensions of around and below him. Ravenger climbing to his feet, and my god, look guys! So is Kamakize! Finally getting up!

Dave - Now he's got to walk up the ramp and climb the ladder. Nemisis sees him and takes his focus off Draven... and Ravenger hits the low blow!

Swanson - Damn him! That cheater!

Dave - Oh, like you're one to frown on cheating!

Rick - No! Resist the urge to hit him, Sean!

Dave - Then Richards would be alone to call the rest of the show!

Swanson- Hey, I can't do that to the fans! But don't be a smart ass.

Rick - Thanks for the critique... neither man has the advantage as both climb to their feet. Ravenger throws a front kick... it's caught but he comes around with the enziguri!

Swanson- Bless you!

Dave - That enziguri kick, not a sneeze, a kick, Sean. And it's turned the momentum in the favor of Derek Draven.

Swanson- Slightly. And watch the wise cracks Dave.

Rick - Kamakize is stumbling up the ramp and Ravenger is calling him up. Turns around... Nemisis has him in a gutwrench...

Dave - Oh my! And twists him into a suplex! Where did he learn that, Sean?

Swanson- The big guy knows how to wrestle! Sort of...

Rick - Akira Takahashi motoring up the ladder to even the odds. Nemisis has Draven by the throat and is slamming his head on the metal scaffold. And now he's groaning to this sell-out crowd, and they love it!

Swanson- Can't say the fans make or break a match, but sometimes they can give a wrestler that intangible boost he needs to lay down the crazy beats.

Dave - Crazy beats? That a new punk rock group?

Rick - Don't tempt him, Dave... Kamakize has reached the top of the scaffold, and now it's two on one. But I can't really say that it's handicapped. Ravenger punches, and Takahashi punches, Nemisis can only push away one at a time, Sean.

Dave - Indeed: he's holding his ground for the time being, but how long will it be before an experienced team like the AngelKillers finds a chink in the monster's armor? Takahashi with a kick to the midsection on Nemisis- but the big man just bats him away! And Kamakize coming WAY too close to the edge on that one!

Rick - He had better watch it: Nemisis strength is incredible... And when you add that to how unpredictable the guy is, it makes for a dangerous combination for the AngelKillers to deal with.

Swanson - Didn't I tell you he had the advantage?

Dave - Indeed you did. Nemisis now facing Ravenger one-on-one and Ravenger obviously does NOT want a piece of Nemisis in this kind of situation! He had better stop backpedaling though, otherwise he may just walk backward right off the edge!

Rick - Can you BLAME him for backing off though? Nemisis makes Draven look like a midjet!

Dave - LOOK OUT- OH!!! Kama came from behind and put the big man down with a wicked kick to the back of the knee! Nemisis down and the AngelKillers capitalizing. They have him by the leg- RAMMING Nemisis' knee into the scaffold boards! Ravenger with the legs again on the followup- hooks the chin for the STF!! And all of a sudden the tides have turned again and Nemisis IS in trouble.

Rick - Not only that, Dave, but Ravenger getting this hold on the big man is giving Kama a little bit of time to recover from the bumps that he took earlier in the match.

Dave - But he's not taking too much time for recovery, and he's taunting the fans instead! OH!! And hit the low dropkick right in Nemisis' face! Ravenger now letting go on the STF and pulling Nemisis back to his feet... Draven going for a scoop and this may be over- but he can't get Nemisis up- And the big man hammering Rav to the scaffold floor with a double axehandle to counter! Close call there for your man Sean.

Swanson - He's not done yet, Deyo.

Rick - No he's not, and Kama's about to experience that first hand! Kama tryingto fight back with a series of chops, but they're next to USELESS on Nemisis! They're barely having ANY effect on him at all!

Dave - Nemisis blocks a chop! Hauls Takahashi in and folds him with a kneelift to the midsection! And a big clubbing forearm crushes Kama to the wooden floor of the scaffold! Ravenger getting up now and Nemisis turning to face him- Ravenger with a big swing and connects with the uppercut! But Nemisis still on his feet and STILL pressing! Ravenger continuing on his punching assault, but Nemisis is just absorbing the blows!

Rick - I don't know whether he's feeling those or if he's just too dumb for the pain to register, but whatever it is, Nemisis isn't slowing down.

Dave - Good thing for him: if he slowed down any more he'd be going backwards!

Swanson - Deyo, I'm warning you!

Rick - Nemisis blocking again and with Rav by the hand- and CRUSHING it in his grip! Ravenger on his knees and BEGGING for mercy! Nemisis hauls Rav up- and he wraps on the bearhug!!

Dave - Nemisis may not be a technical wizard in any sense of the word when it comes to wrestling, but one thing's for sure: his tremendous strength is allowing him to put the big hurt on Derek Draven right now!

Rick - Your man is in control again, Sean, and I have to say that I'd have to guess that he'll be taking this one home, too. I really don't think that the AngelKillers were ready to deal with a beast of his size and strength: very little that they've tried so far has proved to be very effective, and when it comes right down to it, most of the team's hold repertoire is directed at typically sized wrestlers and NOT a behemoth like Nemisis.

Dave - I don't know, Rick. He IS dealing with multiple-time Tag Team Champions here.

Rick - Trust me on this, Dave. Right, Sean?

Swanson - Damn right.

Rick - See?

Dave - Oh, give me a break. My colleague obviously looking to protect his [ahem] interests here given our present company...

Rick - What?

Dave - Nevermind.

Rick - ANYway, Nemisis just let Ravenger down after giving him a little impromptu chiropractic session and is now turning his attention to Kama as the AngelKiller returns to his feet... And it's like I was saying: I don't think that the 'Killers know quite WHAT to throw at this guy! Kama charging in- vertical press-

Dave - No! A flying bodyscissor! Using his legs to crush the big man's torso while pounding away at Nemisis face with his free hand! Nemisis reeling from these blows, and I don't think he saw THIS move coming at all!

Rick - WOAH!! I guess you spoke too soon, Dave! Nemisis with a two-handed choke on Kama and he just TORE the man from his body! All Nemisis has to do is drop Kama off the side and it'll be- Wup! Scratch that idea.

Dave - Draven jumping up on Nemisis' back with a sleeperhold, and as you pointed out, Rick, that caused him to drop Akira Takahashi to the planks.

Rick - And he was so close too...

Dave - But no cigar yet, anyway. But how's Nemisis going to get himself out of THIS one? Ravenger really wrenching that sleeper on.. NORMALLY one could crush their opponent into the turnbuckles, but if Nemisis doesn't watch his step, this match could end with both he AND Ravenger falling off the scaffold! And it may be time for Nemisis to take a nap from the looks of things as he buckles to his knees! Takahashi back up to his feet and making his way over to the kneeling Nemisis- Ravenger releasing the sleeperhold- OH!!! And a BIGTIME spinning roundhouse kick to the side of Nemisis' head by Akira "Kamakize" Takahashi lays Nemisis flat on his face!

Rick - THAT'll jar his brain! [ahem] Um. He'll get up.

Swanson - That's better.

Dave - [groans] Back to the action, we're seeing Ravenger hooking Nemisis up now for the camel clutch... and Takahashi going for the tandem submission hold with a Boston crab applied! My GOD! They're going to tear the man in TWO! Sean's man not looking so good NOW: what do you have to say about THAT, Rick?

Rick - Um... Er. That is-

Swanson - I've had just about enough of you, Deyo-

[We hear the "THUD!" of a headset being torn off and hitting the announcer's table.]

Rick - Wait a second! Look over there!

[The shot cuts to the aisle, where Ken Jansen and Valentine are seen rushing toward the ring.]

Dave - Here come Jansen and Valentine! Are they out for revenge on Nemisis?

Swanson - [not very audible, since he no longer has his headset on.] Dammit!

Dave - Well, Sean Swanson finally leaving the announcer's table, but Ken Jansen is already making his way up to the top of the scaffold!

Rick - Valentine's waiting and shouting encouragement, but Swanosn's RIGHT on Ken's tail, Dave! Swanson trying to stop Jansen, but Jansen just kicking down- OH!!! Swanson fell off and into the ring!

Dave - And he may have twisted his ankle or something from the grimace on his face... Valentine helping him to his feet, but her husband has reached the scaffold platform and he's yelling at the AngelKillers to back off of Nemisis!

Rick - Jansen must want to throw Nemisis off that scaffold in the WORST way after what almost happened to Val at Nemisis' hand... Jansen pulling Nemisis back to his feet- and now he's hammering away at him! Jansen pummeling the big man with a vengeance and the AngelKillers are just watching and laughing!

[We see Takahashi pointing at the fight and laughing, while Draven has a cocky grin on his face as he does a "dusting off his hands" kind of gesture. The crowd boos them dissaprovingly.]

Dave - You're absolutely right, Rick: the AngelKillers couldn't be more pleased to see Jansen do their dirty work for them! And a fine job he's doing too! He's hitting Nemisis with everything he's got, and with the double submission that Nemisis just experienced, I dare say that the damage is taking its toll!

Rick - There's a lot of rage behind those punches, Dave, and sometimes that's what it takes to do the trick- What the?!

Dave - Uh-oh!! Nemisis just grabbed Jansen by the head- HUGE head butt by the seven-foot monster! Jansen reeling from that one: I don't think ANYONE saw that coming! Nemisis with Jansen- up- JACKHAMMERS Jansen into the wood!! Just LOOK at the scaffold shake from that move!

Rick - But did you SEE the way Jansen's head bounced off the scaffold floor? I think he's OUT, Dave!

Dave - Valentine must have just seen what happened on the PlanetTron, because she's abandoning Swanson and climbing that scaffold too!! Swanson looking to follow, but I think that he must have twisted something pretty bad in his leg, because he's holding the ropes to stand and looking on... Up on the scaffold it's Nemisis yanking Jansen up off the floor and hoisting him over his head in a gorilla press!! Are we going to see Jansen thrown off the scaffold while he's unconscious?! This'll end his CAREER!! OH!!! Valentine from behind with the megaphone on Nemisis! Nemisis just drops Jansen to the scaffold floor, but now he's turning around to face the man's wife!! It's out of the frying pan and into the fire for the Jansens!

Rick - Get out of there Val! The man's a maniac!!

Dave - But Valentine showing no fear and connecting with the megaphone across Nemisis' face! Rushing him now and trying to shove him off the platform, but the big man isn't budging an inch!!! Valentine pushing for all she's WORTH as the AngelKillers look on, but Nemisis not going ANYWHERE!! Nemisis- Lookout- NO!!! Rick - VAL!!!! What the-!? OH MY GOD!!!!

Dave - Unbelievable!!! Absolutely UNbelievable!! I've seen a LOT of things in my time as a wrestling commentator, but NEVER have I seen anything like that! In case you missed it, we're going to a slow motion replay now... Here you see Valentine being shoved backward off the scaffold platform, then falling toward the ring below, and incredibly, right THERE we see Sean Swanson diving to catch her out of MID AIR at the last second! Simply incredible!

Rick - You got THAT right, Dave! I'm not sure if it was just instinct or what, but Sean came up with another save for Valentine, and this one was HUGE to say the very least!

[The shot cuts back to the action on the scaffold, where Nemisis has just been jumped by both AngelKillers.]

Rick - Nemisis attacked from behind by the AngelKillers, but I just HAVE to see that one again, Dave. Can we get a split screen up?

[After a brief pause, the screen splits, one half showing the action atop the scaffold, the other showing a replay of the falling incident that just took place.]

Rick - There we go. I don't know HOW he did it, but both Valentine AND Ken had better be thanking their lucky stars that Sean was here. Heck, he could have save Val's LIFE just now!

Dave - But what I'm NOT so sure that Jansen is appreciating as he regains consciousness, Rick, is the fact that he's seeing Swanson limping away and carrying Valentine with him! He may be groggy from Nemisis' attack, but by Joe, he's climbing down from that lofty perch and chasing up the ramp to get to the back and find out what the heck is going on-

Rick - And SPEAKING of "what the heck is going on" the Canadian Crippler just rushed past Jansen toward the ring. And I don't think that Jansen saw this coming, either, because he's looking at the Crippler awfully strangely over his shoulder as he continues to the back...

Dave - And Now it's the CRIPPLER climbing up the scaffold! Is HE going to join the AngelKillers in beating on Nemisis too? Or is he here to turn the tide on this match for his fellow PAIN member?

Rick - And for THAT matter, where's security during all this, anyway?!

Dave - I don't know, Rick, but with the way the AngelKillers have been treating their fans, and with Nemisis hardly being the friendliest giant around, it wouldn't surprise me if Mr. Gibbs just decided to tell security to ease off on this match and let the bodies fall where they may. Whatever the case, Crippler's made it to the top of the platform, but WHAT are his intentions?

Rick - Beats me, but he's not looking real happy for some reason or another... But the AngelKillers are awfully wrapped up in beating the bejeezers out of Nemisis, and I really don't think that they've noticed the Crippler yet!

Dave - I think you're right, Rick. And whatever his intentions are, it looks like he's biding his time... Wait a second: you don't suppose that they EXPECT him to be here and that he's joined forces with NX, do you?!

Rick - Who KNOWS! Heck, anything's possible in Planet Wrestling!

Dave - You're not kidding! The AngelKillers now pulling Nemisis up to his feet... Ravenger has him by the arm- Irish whip- no! Spin around reversal- OH dear GOD- OH NO!!!!!!!

[We hear a few a couple of loud thuds as we see Rick and Dave clear out of their seats, dropping their headsets as they do so, as the Crippler flies down and clips the edge of the announcer's table, which is immediately followed by his crashing into the guardrail. The crowd goes silent.]

Dave - [can barely hear him, since he doesn't have his headset on] Get a paramedic out here! We need a paramedic!! [He picks up the headset, so we can now hear him clearly again.] We need a paramedic!!!

Rick - [can barely hear him, since he doesn't have his headset on] Oh my God...

Dave - Ladies and gentlemen, I don't know WHAT to tell you- The Canadian Crippler was bumped off the scaffold by Draven off an Irish whip reversal by Nemisis, and it sent him careening off the platform to crash here at ringside due to the momentum. Oh my God...

[A team of paramedics arrives on the scene. The camera tries to get a look at Crippler, but Rick gets in its way.]

Rick - Have some respect! Give the man some space so he can breathe!

[The shot cuts to the action back on the scaffold, where we see that Ravenger being grabbed from behind by Nemisis and brought to the scaffold floor. We then see Kamakize flatten Nemisis with a roundhouse leg sweep.]

Dave - I'm not sure if the competitors atop the scaffold structure realize what's just happened or not, but they're still going at it like there's no tomorrow...

Rick - [now with his headset on] Maybe they just don't want to see what just happened to Crippler happen to them...

Dave - Whatever the case, the match continuing above the ring while the Canadian Crippler is being taken out of the main arena now by our emergency personnel... All I can say now is tthat I, and we all at Planet Wrestling wish the Crippler and his family the best and that he makes a hasty recovery... My God...

Rick - [ahem] But the show must go on. And right now, let me tell everyone that Nemisis is having a devil of a time doing that: it seems that no matter HOW hard he tries to battle back against one AngelKiller, that the other is always there to pick up the slack and put him at a disadvantage again! But it's become all too clear that a single misstep...

[uncomfortable pause.]

Dave - We'll keep you updated on the Crippler's condition as we get word of it ladies and gentlemen... But up on the scaffold now it's Takahashi stomping Nemisis' body all over while Ravenger gets back to his feet. Ravenger now joining in... Signalling for something to Takahashi... Kamakize responding. Ravenger with aan atomic drop pickup on Kamakize- Kama with the legdrop on Nemisis! Both AngelKiller up- and taunting the fans below with crotch chops!

[The fans boo loudly in response.]

Dave - Just LISTEN to this capacity crowd, Rick: they may not be fans of Nemisis, but they absolutely LOATHE the AngelKillers!

Rick - I know what you mean, Dave, and it's no wonder, either. I can appreciate that they're practically legends in the tag division, but with their new soured attitude, not even *I* like 'em! Ravenger now to the choke!! Blatantly wrapping his hands around Nemisis' throat while Kama twists on the spinning toe hold! Dave, I'd say that it's becoming more and more clear that the 'Killers aren't just out to beat this big man, but that they want to send a message out by injuring him or something!

Dave - I'd have to agree with you there, Rick: but if they don't toss Nemisis off the platform soon, they may just regret their decision to keep him up there and inflict further punishment on him... The AngelKiller pulling Nemisis up off the floor again... Kama setting him up- OH!!! Brought Nemisis down on the wood HARD with Soviet suplex!! OH! And an elbowdrop from Draven! The AngelKillers just tearing into Nemisis. If they're sending a message out, though, Rick, it would figure that they'd be so gutless as to do it in a HANDICAP match.

Rick - Maybe they're out to show how ruthless they are or something? Whatever it is, Kama arrogantly pulling Nemisis up and holding him wide open for Rav- DEAR God!! Did you HEAR the impact of that Ravenger Kick!?

Dave - Forget that- Draven practically had to do the SPLITS just to kick Nemisis in the chin! But it didn't take away from the impact, THAT's for sure!

[Suddenly, "Natural Born Killers" by FM Racket plays over the PA system.]

Dave - NOW what?

Rick - Who the heck are THEY?!

[The shot cuts to two men who have rushed the scaffold structure and are on their way to the top of the platform.]

Dave - I have NO idea.

Rick - Whoever they are, they look like they mean business! They're up on the platform now and the AngelKillers have spotted them and are backing off of Nemisis...

Dave - Who ARE these guys?

Rick - Whoever they are, they seem to be threatening the AngelKillers! Looks like Nemisis' luck has just turned! Nemisis getting to his feet and we may well be seeing a three-on-two situation here! Things are looking up for the big man!

Dave - Hold the PHONE- OH! Whoever those two brutes are, they just gave Nemisis a double boot to the gut and followed it up with a double face crusher on Nemisis, RIGHT into the hard wooden platform!! And once again, the AngelKillers are just watching on and hamming it up! When it comes right down to it, this match has been more like Nemisis versus the world and not just a handicap match against the AngelKillers! Heck, even people we've never SEEN before are getting in on the carnage!

Rick - And the worst part is, Dave, that they ain't DONE! One of these unknowns pulling Nemisis up and hoisting him over his shoulder: are we going to see this guy finish Nemisis off?! NO!!! Oh my GOD, what a devastating move!!!

Dave - You're not kidding!! From off one man's shoulder, this other unknown just PANCAKED Nemisis' face into the solid boards with a sitting facecrusher!!! This is just UNREAL! Nemisis now busted WIDE open on his face and forehead, and he's bleeding like crazy!

Rick - Now these two mystery men just leaving the way they came and Ravenger giving them a big thumbs up and smile- do you suppose that those two are in cahoots with NX?

Dave - Who knows! All I can tell you is that they've just made the team's job a lot easier!

Rick - And finally it's looking like the AngelKilers are actually going to finish this one: they're just going to roll Nemisis off the platform from the looks of it... Rolling- And there he goes- UGH!!!

[The bell rings and "Halls of Illusion" by Insane Clown Posse plays. The AngelKillers exaggeratedly celebrate at the top of the scaffold as if they've just won the lotto or something.]

Pattera - Your winners: The AnnnnnnnnnngelKillers!!!

Dave - The AngelKillers coming up with a win tonight, but you have to feel that it was more than a BIT tainted, not to mention the fact that it was a handicap match to BEGIN with! Rick - But the fact remains that they sent a limpp Nemisis off the platform and down 15 feet to the ring below. Do you SEE the way his body bounced off the canvas by the way? That was DISGUSTING!

Dave - Indeed it was. Another set of EMTs is in the ring tending to him now. Hopefully he'll be alright, and we wish him a speedy recovery, just as we did for the Crippler after his tragic fall...

Rick - Any word on that yet?

Dave - None. But while the AngelKiller make their descent from the scaffold, I'm told we're going to be cutting to the back again...

Rick - It can't POSSIBLY be Barry getting into hot water again after what happened to him earlier... can it?

[The shot cuts to the back, were the cameraman has the shot pointed at a door with a label that reads "Matt Michaels" on it. He opens the door, to see a number of EMT-looking types gathered around the face-down, seemingly unconscious body of Matt Michaels. Obviously seeing the footage over the PlanetTron, a hush comes over the crowd.]

Rick - Now what the heck is THIS all about?!

Dave - I really don't know, Rick: all I can tell you is that I'm getting word that a staff member went to Michaels' locker room moments ago to inform him that his match would be somewhat delayed due to the impromptu matches that have been going on here tonight, and he was found unconscious with that small pool of blood surrounding his head: And SOMEHOW this smells fishier than a seafood restaurant, because I'm strongly doubting that Michaels slipped and split his head open. He had to have been attacked, folks!

Rick - I'm with you on that one, Dave: and judging from the way he's sprawled out on his stomach, I'd say someone caught him from behind, too.

Dave - But how long has he been out for? And will he be able to compete for the title shot that he rightfully deserved later tonight?

Rick - I really don't know, but for his sake, and the fans' sake, let's hope so!

[The shot cuts back to ringside.]

Dave - We'll have to keep everyone updated on THAT story as it progresses too, Rick, because we have yet another match coming right up that I'm SURE won't disappoint. Rick, Planet Wrestling fans love the incredible, over-the-top matches we stage here, like that- well- that CHAOTIC scaffold match we just witnessed, not to mention the highly anticipated Extreme Title match taking place later tonight. But sometimes the attraction of a match isn't the gimmicky stipulations, it's simply the caliber of the talent involved and the sheer intensity of the rivalry between the participants. In that sense, I think you'll agree with me that our next match has got everybody's attention!

Rick - I'm one hundred percent with you there, Dave. We're not talking about a match where you have to set the other guy on fire, or put him through a table, or throw him off the roof of the Planet Dome... This is going to be a WRESTLING match, and the rules have been stripped down to the simplest possible objective: Make your opponent submit!

Dave - That's right! Up next, ladies and gentlemen, it's the fight that's been months in the making- It's "The King of the Barrio Streets" Rudy Rudos versus "The Heartbeat of Canada" Ken Jansen in a submission match to end all submission matches!

Rick - Jim Pattera is set to make the intros, so let's send it to him...

[The view cuts to the ring, where Jim Pattera stands to address the crowd. The bell rings.]

Pattera - Ladies and gentlemen, the following bout is a submission match! The match will only end when one wrestler signals a submission, verbally gives up, or is unable to answer a count of three. Introducing first, the challenger...

["NO" by SoulFly pumps over the sound system. Rudy Rudos comes out from behind the curtain., and the crowd reaction is resoundingly negative. Rudos wears a red and black luchador mask and a pair of dominantly black tights with the letter "R" in blood lettering on each of the legs and matching red boots. He also sports a white t-shirt with "Buckwheat" from "The Little Rascals" on the front. In his hand, he carries a black kendo stick. Two more figures join him on the ramp: "Lifeguard" Donovan Dredge in full lifeguard regalia, and Scooter, the Cute Cuddly Panda Bear, carrying an armful of kendo sticks. The trio begins to walk toward the ring, with Rudos flipping off the booing fans.]

Pattera - Now coming down the aisle, accompanied to the ring by Donovan Dredge and Scooter the Cute Cuddly Panda Bear... Hailing from New Jersey... Standing six feet tall and weighing in at 230 pounds... "The King of the Barrio Streets", RUDY RUDOS!

[The fans renew their hateful jeering, but Rudy Rudos and his entourage just laugh at them. As they draw nearer to the ring, we can see that the back of Rudos' shirt reads, in black letters: "King of Da Barrio Streets". Rudos climbs up onto the apron, shouts profanities at the arena in general, then leapfrogs over the top rope, into the ring. He raises his kendo stick in the air, while Scooter and Donovan Dredge walk around ringside, absorbing a roasting by the fans.]

Rick - Rudy Rudos looks to be in fighting shape, Dave, and you know he's not here to put on a leisurely mat wrestling clinic. He's been very clear about his plan for tonight- he's going to do whatever it takes to punish Ken Jansen and make him say "I quit"!

Dave - I think it's more precise to say that Rudos wants to make Jansen SCREAM "I quit". These guys have unfinished business from the 2000 Battle for the Crown, when they tore into each other like animals, and tonight, I have no doubt that they'll pick up right where they left off. Rudos is as focused as we've ever seen him, and armed to boot with his "pinata stick"...

Rick - With four more in the hands of Scooter outside the ring...

Dave - ...So this is going to be an all-out effort by New Jersey's First Luchador!

["NO" fades out. The shot cuts to Jim Pattera once again.]

Pattera - And his opponent...

[The lights go dark, drawing another contemptuous roar from the crowd. The dim blackness of the PlanetTron is the only source of light; camera flashes pop in the stands. Suddenly the giant screen fills with swirling gold sparkles that dance and spin, then converge into a large gold maple leaf. A white line crosses the leaf, becoming a chrome-like bar. "Captive Heart" begins to play, with the maple leaf pounding like a heart, the silver bar spiking in rhythm. Abruptly the image explodes into a million bright particles and yellow pyro shoots up from the stage. The arena lights come on again, and the ramp is now occupied by Ken Jansen and Valentine. They are decked out in matching gold and black wrestling singlets, black pads, and white boots. Jansen peers out over the booing fans through mirrored sunglasses, the gold megaphone in his hand. Valentine holds up a sign that reads: "PW NEEDS AN APPENDECTOMY". Standing with Jansen and Valentine on the stage are members of the Pain Foundation: Sean Swanson and Dehumanizer. Jansen fixes his gaze on Rudy Rudos in the ring and raises his megaphone to his face.]

Jansen - Rudy, I tried to take you seriously... I tried to appeal to your intelligence and your so-called imagination... I even tried to have some fun with you... But obviously you and your magical shxt weren't up to the task. So before we get this business started, I have something to show you...

[Jansen beckons toward the curtain. A PW officials emerges, pushing a little trolley onto the stage. Standing on the trolley is the "Faux Rudy" mannequin, wearing a mud-stained, tattered hoodie sweater and black jean shorts. Its left arm is attached to its side with a thick swatch of duct tape; its head is missing. The official disappears and Jansen addresses the ring once again.]

Jansen - You see this? Brings back some memories, huh? Enjoy it, Rudy, because the fun stops here! You want to call yourself the "Backbone of Planet Wrestling"? Then you can call me the "Backbreaker"!

[A quick cut to the ring shows Rudy Rudos shaking his head at the group on the stage.]

Dave - Well, Rudos is not impressed by Jansen's little display... But he's got to be aware that this match is going to be anything but a pleasant experience for him, especially with the Pain Foundation taking part.

Rick - But it's a slightly smaller Pain Foundation than it used to be, Dave... We know about the falling-out they had with Nemisis, and just tonight, we saw the Canadian Crippler take a sickening plunge from the scaffold. We don't know his official status right now, but I've been informed that he's being transported to a hospital emergency room as we speak. The word from backstage is that the Crippler looked to be in critical condition.

Dave - Thanks for that update, Rick. We certainly hope for the best for him. But as for this match, it's just as you said- it means one less person standing in Ken Jansen's corner.

Rick - And don't forget- Jansen's team could have been down ANOTHER member after the scaffold match if Sean Swanson hadn't been there to save Valentine! It just highlights once again exactly how dangerous it is on the infamous scaffold!

Dave - That near-accident has to be weighing on Jansen's mind as he heads for the ring...

[Leaving Faux Rudy on the stage, Jansen and his group begin to make their way down the ramp.]

Jansen - Your opponent, now coming to ringside... Accompanied to the ring by the mighty Pain Foundation and the beautiful, the deadly, the original blonde bombshell, Valentine... Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada... At a height of six feet and weighing 245 pounds... I am the greatest wrestler in the world today, the man who lives up to all the hype, the winner of the 2000 Battle for the Crown, and soon to be the PW Heavyweight Champion of the World... I am the "Heartbeat of Canada", KEN JANSEN!

[The fans give a derisive groan. Jansen smiles at the reaction as his group arrives at ringside. Jansen hands his sunglasses and the megaphone to Valentine. Rudy Rudos is making come-on gestures, but Jansen just smirks at him. Swanson and Dehumanizer are staring down Scooter and Donovan Dredge.]

Rick - Well, Dave, both these men have brought an entourage, and you can already tell that this is a powder keg waiting to go off. How long do you think it'll be until we have a whole 'nother match going on outside the ring?

Dave - Not long, I bet! And Rudos and Jansen will have to watch out if the fight spills INTO the ring. Poor Ken Butler is going to have a hard enough time handling these two men as it is!

Rick - I think the best thing that Butler can do is let them go at it... You know they're going to anyway. Jansen and Rudos are both putting up that indifferent front here at the outset, but we all know how seriously they want to tear into each other tonight.

Dave - You're right, Rick, and this submission-only stipulation is going to make things very interesting. Right from the start, this is Ken Jansen's match- to his credit, he is likely the top technical wrestler in Planet Wrestling, and his knowledge of holds, throws and counters is nothing short of prodigious. Jansen knows how to focus on a body part and wear it down, so a match like this will be second nature for him.

Rick - All right, but think about this. The referee can only end the match on a submission. Until then, anything goes! Ken Butler can't disqualify either of these men, so things could get as hardcore as you like. If that turns out to be the case, then Rudy Rudos will be right at home in this match. And hey, we could very well see a battle royal erupt in the ring!

["Captive Heart" fades out. Ken Jansen climbs up on the apron and begins to step between the ropes, but stops as Rudy Rudos brandishes his pinata stick.]

Dave - Well, Jansen is hesitating to get into the ring with Rudos waving that stick in the air. Jansen is shouting for Rudos to drop the weapon, but Rudos is just smiling back at him, daring Ken to attack. Now the referee is asking Rudy to lay down his pinata stick so the match can start, but that's about all Ken Butler can do... he certainly can't FORCE Rudos to do it!

Rick - So what are we looking at here- a stalemate before the match even begins?

Dave - Hold it- Rudos shoves Butler aside and charges at the ropes- swings the stick at Jansen's head! No! Jansen ducks and rams his shoulder between the ropes, into the midsection of Rudy Rudos! Rudy backs off, and Jansen slips into the ring. And Jansen is now laying into Rudos with hard right hands!

Rick - Ken Butler is calling for the bell- the game's afoot!

[Ding, ding, ding!]

*** Rudy Rudos vs. Ken Jansen - Submission Match ***

Dave - The game's afoot indeed, and right now Rudy Rudos is reeling from Jansen's repeated blows. No- Rudy jabs Jansen in the ribs with the butt end of the stick. Jansen backs off a few steps... Rudos with a baseball swing- Jansen ducks it! Now it's Ken Jansen running to the ropes- runs back- Rudos swings the pinata stick- Jansen does a forward roll to avoid it. Jansen now behind him- and it's a double-leg trip by Ken Jansen, sending Rudos face-first to the mat. Rudy Rudos springs back up and spins to rush Jansen- HO! Ken Jansen with an armdrag takedown once again puts Rudos on the canvas!

Rick - And now he's trying to pry the pinata stick out of Rudy's hands! But Jersey's First Luchador has a cement grip on that thing, and he's absolutely not letting go.

Dave - Rudos now wrenching himself away from Jansen, and both men are on their feet. Jansen is crouching in the classic wrestler's posture, obviously wary of that weapon... And Rudos is starting to advance on Jansen, making jabbing motions with the stick. Referee Ken Butler is wisely keeping his distance here, and he may well be thinking just what you were thinking earlier, Rick- that these men are plain and simply going to go at it their own way!

Rick - Right now it looks like they're going at it Rudos's way; Jansen isn't going to have much luck if he lets Rudy go on controlling the pace of the match. That pinata stick is proving to be a real obstacle for Ken Jansen here at the start of the bout.

Dave - And Rudy knows it, too! But here we go, as Rudy Rudos comes at him with the stick- but Jansen grabs Rudy by the hands and stops the swing. We have almost a "test of strength" situation here, as Jansen and Rudos jockey for dominance... Oh! Rudos brings his knee up into the midsection of Jansen! And a second time! But Ken Jansen is still gripping Rudy's hands, preventing him from striking with the pinata stick. Wait- Rudos brings both his feet up into Jansen's abdomen- rolls backward in a modified monkey flip that sends Jansen head over heels to the mat! Both men are up again, and Rudos is already swinging- he smacks Jansen in the ribs!

Rick - Ken Jansen felt that shot, and you can see it on his face!

Dave - Rudy rushes him again- Jansen ducks it- Rudos with a one-handed backswing- HO! Ken Jansen grabs Rudos's arm and drops him face-down in a Fujiwara armbar! And now it's Jansen scissoring the arm with his legs in a reverse cross armbreaker! The referee is moving in now, as Ken Jansen applies the first submission hold in this match...

Rick - Yes, but I think Jansen's focus is more on getting the pinata stick out of Rudy's grip. Jansen is applying pressure on Rudos's elbow at the same time as he's wrenching at Rudos's fingers on the handle... Rudy Rudos is having some trouble down there on the canvas, and with his weapon arm locked up, he can't rely on the stick for a way out of the hold.

Dave - Jansen is having no luck in getting the stick away from Rudos. But Rudos is using his free arm to push himself off the mat- gets his knees under him- Jansen trying to apply more pressure, but Rudos now has the leverage advantage as he uses that scissored arm to roll Jansen on his shoulders. Rudos on his feet and- Oh! He stomps Jansen right in the face! And Ken Jansen releases the armbreaker hold. But Rudy immediately slashes down at Jansen- nobody home as Jansen rolls out of the way. Jansen to his feet and he takes Rudos's arm- whip to the ropes. Rudos comes back swinging! Jansen slips under the pinata stick- catches him in a full nelson! Rudos is wagging the stick around, but he can't hit Jansen with his arms locked over his head like that...

Rick - Ho! Jansen lifts and drops him in a full nelson slam! Rudy's on the canvas but somehow he's still clutching the stick-

Dave - Jansen with a kneedrop across the arm of Rudos- and there it goes! Rudos is holding his forearm in some pain, and the pinata stick is finally out of his hand! Referee Ken Butler is quickly stepping in and kicking the weapon out of range. Now we'll see what Jansen does after getting rid of Rudos's early advantage.

Rick - More importantly, we're going to see how Rudos fares without his pinata stick... Rudy is up now, and he's reaming out Ken Butler for moving the stick. He thinks the referee should stay out of this!

Dave - But here comes Jansen from behind- elbow to the back of the neck staggers Rudy! Jansen is clubbing Rudos about the head here, forcing him into the corner. Jansen with Rudos's head- goes for a turnbuckle smash- no! Rudy blocks it, and here's an elbow shot to Jansen's ribs, and another. Rudos now whipping Jansen to the ropes- Jansen comes back with a lariat- ducked by Rudos. Jansen to the opposite ropes- Rudy now with a clothesline- Jansen ducks it and goes behind- OH! Rudos hits a backward mid kick that stops Jansen in his tracks. Rudos hops onto the second rope- springs back with an Asai moonsault! Connects with Jansen and both men go down!

Rick - That was so quick, and so effective! And Rudos is back up right away, talking trash to Jansen on the mat!

Dave - Rudos is also stomping Ken Jansen while he's down! But Jansen is rolling to the side, getting back on his feet. Rudy Rudos moves in and grabs a handful of Jansen's hair- No, Jansen with a shot to Rudy's midsection breaks it up. And Jansen scoops him up- bodyslam in the middle of the ring. Jansen backs into the ropes as Rudy starts to get up... Jansen runs in- swinging neckbreaker takes Rudos down again. Ken Jansen measures him up- drops the elbow to Rudy's sternum. And Rudy Rudos is moving off, holding his chest and cursing out loud!

Rick - He'd better not take his attention away from Jansen though- Jansen rushing in at him- Rudy dodged him! And Ken Jansen goes into the corner. Wait- Rudos goes low and hooks Jansen's leg- rolls him up on the canvas. Now he's going for the legs- could be a submission hold coming up...

Dave - No- Jansen saw it coming and he kicked out of Rudy's grasp. Both men back up, Jansen with a clothesline- Rudos ducks under it- reaches back for Jansen's head and DOWN with a reverse neckbreaker. He takes Jansen by the head and brings him to his feet... Front facelock applied by Rudos and he goes for the lift- blocked by Jansen. Ken Jansen with fists to Rudy's abdomen, and now it's Jansen reaching for Rudy's leg- hooks it- lifts for the fisherman buster- No! Rudos now putting knuckles to the midsection of Ken Jansen! Jansen drops Rudy's leg- Rudos braces- delivers a snap suplex!

Rick - Ken Jansen is on the mat and rubbing his back, but it's his face that's the most interesting at this point- he looks like he can't believe he's seeing this technical skill from Rudy Rudos.

Dave - Up to now, Rudy Rudos has mainly used the hardcore style... But it appears as if Rudos is adapting his style to deal with a technically proficient opponent like Ken Jansen. I think it's safe to say that Jansen didn't expect Rudy to switch up his tactics like this. But both men are getting up- Ah! Rudos jabs Jansen in the eye! So much for going technical!

Rick - Please, Dave- it's called a Greco-Roman occular spear. It was first used in 1924 by the late great-

Dave - Knock it off. It's a poke to the eye, and it did its job: Jansen is backing off, holding his eye and grimacing. And Rudos hits a dropkick that sends Jansen down! Rudy picks him up again, here's a whip to the ropes- Rudos follows in- drives his knee into Jansen's gut against the ropes. Now it's a front facelock- Rudos calling for a DDT- OH! Ken Jansen hooked his arm around the top rope and stopped it! Jansen with a grunt of effort- back body drop sends Rudy Rudos over the ropes! Rick - But he landed on the apron. Jansen turns to look- Rudy reaches up for his head- tries for a neck snap on the top rope, but Jansen blocks it. Wait- he runs Rudy to the corner- RAMS Rudos's face into the top turnbuckle! Rudy Rudos is stumbling backward along the apron- Jansen takes him by the head in a front facelock- big lift and suplexes Rudos back into the ring!

Dave - That isn't sitting well with Rudy's camp outside the ring; Donovan Dredge looks sour, and Scooter is running back and forth, roaring at the ring attendants. But in Jansen's corner of the ringside area, his team is watching the match intently- well, all except for Sean Swanson, who's been eyeballing Valentine from the moment they all arrived.

Rick - You have to admit, Dave, that Valentine and Swanson have never gotten along better than they are tonight. There's just something about a high-risk situation that brings people together... It's so romantic.

Dave - Rick, everything YOU know about romance, you learned from reruns of "Full House", so stop pretending you're Danielle Steel and stick to the match, huh?

Rick - Whew. Touchy.

Dave - Anyway, Rudy Rudos is on the mat, and a legdrop by Ken Jansen is making sure he stays there. Jansen now going to the corner- he climbs to the top rope. And like the cocky son of a gun he is, he's telling the crowd that he's about to put Rudos away!

Rick - But Rudos has gotten to his knees... He throws himself into the ropes- and Jansen loses his balance and crotches himself on the top turnbuckle!

Dave - Too much showboating did him in there! Rudos now climbing up to the top with Jansen- belts him across the face with closed fists. He hops up- top-rope huracanrana! GREAT move by Rudy Rudos sends Jansen crashing to the canvas below! But Rudos isn't done- he jumps back up to the top rope. Jansen is getting up with some effort- Rudy launches himself- hits a TREMENDOUS missile dropkick! Ken Jansen is flat on his back, and he could be out cold... I tell you, Rudos is really letting Jansen have it!

Rick - You're not kidding!

Dave - Now Rudos goes for Jansen's legs- hooks them up, turns him over- and it's a Boston Crab locked on the "Heartbeat of Canada"! Rudos is verbally assaulting Jansen as he cranks back on the legs- insult and injury wrapped up in one! Jansen is scrambling on the canvas now, trying to reach the near ropes... It's only a few feet away, but in the predicament he's in, that's awfully far to go. Referee Ken Butler is approaching them, asking Jansen if he wants to quit... Jansen just waves him away. I think it's too early to expect a submission, but this is a good way for Rudos to wear Ken Jansen down.

Rick - All the same, Jansen is going to have to find a way out of that hold if he wants to take the fight back to Rudos. Ken Jansen has actually moved a little closer to the ropes now, but they're still just out of reach. Meanwhile, Rudos is looking in the direction of Scooter and Donovan Dredge, and he's telling them that he's got this match in the bag!

Dave - Yes, and Donovan Dredge is responding by blowing that irritating whistle of his... And-

Scooter - ROAR!

Dave - And that. Over in the Jansen corner, Valentine is leaning on the apron and shouting encouragement-

Rick - With Sean Swanson right beside her...

Dave - ...And Dehumanizer is watching stolidly with his arms crossed in front of him, as usual. The man doesn't say much these days, but his mere presence at ringside is either a comfort if he's on your side, or something to worry about if he's not. But right now, in the ring, Ken Jansen is focused on grabbing that bottom rope, only inches away now. Rudos is doing a good job of keeping Jansen on the mat, but he's not paying enough attention to what Ken is doing down there. The referee is still hovering- And Jansen puts his hand on the rope! But wait- Referee Ken Butler is shaking his head. What-

Rick - He's telling Jansen that he can't make Rudos break the hold. It's part and parcel of this match's rules- the ref can't disqualify anyone, so it's pointless for him to issue a five-count to Rudos. Listen to Rudy laugh!

Dave - The plot thickens! And Ken Jansen is none too happy about it, either. But he's now grabbed the rope with both hands, and it looks like he's using it to haul himself right off the mat. Rudos is now becoming aware that something's odd and he's trying to drag Jansen away from the side of the ring- but Jansen has a firm grip! And he's reaching up higher- he grabs the second rope! He has both hands and elbows supported on the middle rope, and he is literally hanging a foot and a half off the canvas here- but now he has some leverage to power out of the crab.

Rick - And Rudos is looking over his shoulder in an effort to figure out just what's going on back there...

Dave - Jansen starting to kick his legs- Rudos having trouble hanging on- WHOA! Rudy just tumbled forward on his face! Jansen with a HUGE burst of power finally broke the hold! I don't think I've seen a counter quite like that before, Rick.

Rick - It worked, but it obviously took some energy out of Jansen as well. He's standing again, but he's taking a moment to shake some of the pain out of his knees from that physical effort. But Rudy Rudos is moving right in!

Dave - OH! Rudy with an elbow to the back of Jansen's head. Jansen escaped the Boston Crab, but he wasn't able to capitalize. Now Rudos is driving his knee into the small of Jansen's back, really digging into that one spot... Rudos has him by the arm, whips him to the opposite ropes- Jansen comes back- Rudy with a clothesline- but Jansen slides between Rudy's legs! Jansen to his feet- but Rudos is already running into the ropes. Rudos runs back in- HO! Jansen catches him in a snap belly-to-belly suplex! What impact- Rudy Rudos BOUNCED as his spine hit the mat! Ken Jansen is up again, and he takes Rudy by the head- front facelock- lift and DOWN with the vertical suplex. Jansen to his feet- measures him up- drops the leg across Rudy's throat! And Rudy Rudos is rolling to put some distance between himself and Jansen, holding his neck!

Rick - This is fast turning into a see-saw match, Dave, but frankly, we didn't expect it to be anything else! Rudos and Jansen are both highly skilled fighters- not just wrestlers. I have a feeling that it's going to take a heck of a lot of punishment before one of these men calls it quits- if that even happens! We could see this match go all night!

Dave - And there's another match following this one, too- I hope the fans are ready to stay up late tonight. But getting back to the action- Jansen has brought Rudos to his feet, and we have a whip- no, reversed by Rudy Rudos. Jansen into the ropes, comes back- Rudos takes him down with an armdrag. Both back up... Jansen goes for a clothesline- Rudy ducks and goes behind with a rear waistlock- belly-to-back suplex! Rudos standing again and he runs to the ropes as Jansen gets to his feet... Rudos runs in- jumps up on Jansen's shoulders with headscissors! NO! OOOHHH!

Rick - That's GOTTA hurt!

Dave - Jansen threw himself backward and Rudos fell throat-first across the top rope! Now Rudy Rudos is staggering wildly around the ring, choking for breath- and here comes Jansen! OH! He MOWS him down with a lunging clothesline!

Rick - And look at this- Jansen is going to the top rope and staring down at Donovan Dredge and Scooter with the armful of extra pinata sticks... Ken Jansen is pointing at the maple leaf on his tights and proclaiming himself the greatest technical wrestler in the world!

Scooter - ROAR!

Dave - This is bad strategy for Ken Jansen- he needs to stay on Rudos when he has the chance.

Rick - The Pain Foundation members are trying to tell him as much- Valentine especially. Heaven knows she has to deal with his antics more than anybody. Do you suppose Jansen gloats like this over something like a game of Monopoly, too?

Dave - It wouldn't surprise me, Rick. But it seems that Jansen is getting back on task, as he is heading back over to Rudy Rudos, who is just now getting back to a vertical position. Jansen with a boot to the midsection, and here's a big forearm- blocked! Rudos returns with a right cross!

Rick - Jansen wasted too much time!

Dave - OH! Jansen chops him in the throat! Referee Ken Butler is scolding him for that blatant shot, but it's all legal in this match. Rudos is crouched over and coughing again, and now Jansen goes behind... Locks him in the full nelson, and this time he's putting as much pressure as he can muster on the neck. Rudy Rudos is wrenching his arms to and fro, trying to break the hold, but Jansen's got it on tight- there's nowhere for Rudos to go! Ken Jansen is forcing Rudy's head down- his chin is almost touching his chest. The referee is asking Rudy if he wants to give up-

Rudos - F--- off!

Rick - No such luck! But Donovan Dredge and Scooter are getting restless out here just the same...

Dave - I don't know how flexible Rudos's neck is, but I guarantee it's not going to stretch much farther out of place without serious damage. Ken Butler is staying close, waiting for signs of submission... HOLY JESUS! Rudos swings a VICIOUS backward kick and finds his mark!

Rick - All the men in the arena let out a sympathetic groan just now- and I can tell you that I'M feeling a little uncomfortable after seeing that counter to the full nelson. As for Ken Jansen, well, he's in his own world of pain right now...

Dave - Rudy Rudos did what he had to do, and it worked! But from the way he's massaging his neck, he's still feeling the effect of the hold, and he might continue to feel it for a while.

Rick - Outside, Valentine is beginning to look angry at the way things are going- I get the feeling that she's THIS close to slipping into the ring herself. But Sean Swanson is telling her to stay at ringside, where it's safe.

Dave - Well, it's certainly not safe INSIDE the ring. Jansen is still writhing on the mat, but Rudos has gone to his corner... He's shouting something to Scooter. Uh-oh- Scooter just tossed a pinata stick to Rudy! And Rudy Rudos is now turning toward Ken Jansen with a posture of single-minded determination- We're about to see a beating!

Rick - As much as referee Ken Butler would like Rudy to throw the weapon away and do this match in hand-to-hand fashion, I don't think that's going to happen... But I DO think things are looking bad for Ken Jansen!

Dave - Jansen starting to rise from the canvas... OH! Pinata stick right across the lower back! Ken Jansen is attempting to get on his feet- Rudy goes in front and- stick RIGHT to the chest! And DOWN across the shoulder! My God, Rudos is dishing it out to Jansen right here... Jansen is clutching his upper body and gritting his teeth in obvious pain as he backs off toward the corner. Rudos rushes in- the swing- Jansen ducks it! OH! Rudy went low with his backswing and clipped Jansen in the back of the knees!

Rick - Rudy Rudos is attacking joints and parts of the body that he can focus on later when he tries for a submission, so this is a good move for him... But honestly, I doubt he's thinking about that- Rudos just wants to HURT Ken Jansen, and he's doing a pretty grand job of that! Dave - He sure is, Rick, and Rudy's entourage couldn't be happier. As for Jansen's team, they're realizing that Rudy Rudos has enough spare munitions over in his corner to arm a small country- or at least a rowdy stable- and it looks like Sean Swanson and Dehumanizer are heading over there... Meanwhile Valentine is half-on, half-off the apron, watching in frustration as Ken Jansen is getting pounded in the ring by Rudy Rudos. Jansen's showing quite a few welts on his exposed skin now... Rudy has Jansen leaned in the corner, and he's backing up a few steps. Running start and- CRACKS the pinata stick across Jansen's ribs! Ken Jansen is covering up as best he can, but that stick bites whatever it touches!

Rick - And here at ringside, Swanson and Dehumanizer are being halted by Donovan Dredge, who's blowing his whistle and using his massive arms to block the Pain Foundation's efforts to get at Scooter and his cache of pinata sticks. Referee Ken Butler is taking his eyes off Rudy Rudos and Ken Jansen long enough to issue a warning to everybody outside the ring... He can't do much about what's going on IN the ring, but he can most definitely eject Team Rudos and the Pain Foundation from the arena if they don't behave themselves. Swanson is trying to tell Ken Butler about the weapons, but Donovan Dredge's whistle is drowning him out... Hey, and Scooter has just come over to the broadcast table. What- Hey, you can't put those here!

Scooter - ROAR!

Rick - ...And off he goes. Dave, Scooter has just made our announcing table his personal storage area for those pinata sticks.

Dave - Well, for your own sake, don't touch them!

Rick - This is going to attract large, angry men like flies to garbage, you do realize that, don't you?

Dave - I'm trying not to think about that. Getting back to the business at hand... Ken Butler is still dealing with the brewing ruckus at ringside, but inside the ring, it's been all Rudy Rudos. Ken Jansen is out of the corner now, his body twisted with pain, and Rudy is behind him... A swing- CONNECTS with the back of Jansen's neck! And the "Heartbeat of Canada" goes down! We predicted that Jansen would have an advantage in this match, but it's not looking that way now. Rudy now looking out over the crowd and raising his stick in the air... He goes over to Jansen's corner, points to Valentine and waves the stick back at Ken Jansen... Rudos is signaling for something, and it's not going to be pretty.

Rick - He picks Jansen off the mat, holds the pinata stick across the neck- he's setting up for "Viva Los New Jersey"! Valentine's going nuts!

Dave - NO! Jansen with an elbow! He's fighting back! Another elbow to Rudos's ribs- Jansen reaches for Rudy's head and- OH MY GOD! PANIC BREAKER! Jansen hit the Panic Breaker! Rudos is down, and possibly out!

Rick - Where did THAT come from? Dave - I don't know if it was Rudy Rudos's posing just now, or some instinct of Ken Jansen's, but Jansen saw an opening and by God, he took it!

Rick - I'll tell you, Dave, we've just seen yet again why that move is such a dangerous and effective part of Jansen's arsenal- he can hit the Panic Breaker out of NOWHERE! And this could be a crucial turning point in this match, if Jansen can recover from the sadistic beating he just got and take advantage of it.

Dave - Ken Jansen is climbing to his feet with some difficulty, nursing quite a few deep bruises... Hold it, he sees Rudy's dropped pinata stick. He's picking it up! Now Jansen is turning to look at Rudy Rudos on the mat, and his face just lit up with a vengeful grin! Jansen raises the stick over his head- and DOWN across the spine! Rudos's body shuddered from that shot!

Rick - Turnabout is fair play! But Scooter and Donovan Dredge aren't too pleased anymore!

Dave - No, but this is definitely boosting the morale of the Pain Foundation! Jansen now bringing Rudos to a standing position... CRACKS him across the chest! Rudos goes down holding his front side, but Jansen picks him up again, sets him up in the corner. Jansen with the stick- AGAIN to the chest! Now Jansen is lifting Rudos and draping him face-up on the top turnbuckle... He backs away a few steps- runs in- OOHH! Running pinata stick shot to the exposed midsection!

Rick - Rudy Rudos fell off the ropes and back into the ring after that, and he's clutching his hurting abdomen... And Ken Jansen is putting his arm in the air and pointing at his maple leaf symbol! This thing has really turned around! We talked before about how well Rudy Rudos adapted his style to a more technical approach; well, now Ken Jansen is showing he can hold his own in a more hardcore-style atmosphere. I don't know if there are two more evenly-matched wrestlers in PW than Rudy Rudos and Ken Jansen, Dave.

Dave - And you may have noticed that the fans aren't sure who to boo anymore- neither of these men is exactly popular around here. But the crowd is LOVING all the damage these guys have been doing to each other!

Rick - They're about to see some more- look in the ring!

Dave - Ken Jansen has Rudy Rudos on his feet- holds the pinata stick under Rudy's chin- GOOD LORD! "VIVA LOS NEW JERSEY"! The stick-assisted Russian legsweep!

Rick - UNBELIEVABLE! Jansen just dropped Rudos with his own finisher! Talk about getting a taste of your own medicine!

Dave - This crowd has gone berserk over that move, Rick, and Ken Jansen is going to the ropes to gloat about it!

Rick - He'd better not gloat too long; it has a nasty habit of backfiring on him...

Dave - Hold it- Donovan Dredge just slid into the ring- and Scooter is climbing up on the apron as well. I think that last action by Ken Jansen pushed them over the edge and now they're going after him!

Rick - But over on the other side of the ring, Valentine has jumped up on the apron with the megaphone- She's shouting to warn Jansen about Rudy's boys, and Jansen is finally turning to look... WAIT! Donovan Dredge just changed direction- SWEET JESUS! He BARRELS into Valentine! Valentine just FLEW off the apron and CRASHED on top of the steel barrier!

Donovan Dredge - [Blows whistle] NO RUNNING BY THE POOL!!!

Rick - My God! That guardrail's been knocked several feet into the seating area, and Valentine's body is hung over it like a newspaper! Sean Swanson is rushing over there to check on her-

Dave - But look at Ken Jansen's face! He turned in time to see what just happened, and he is LIVID! Donovan Dredge is still blowing his whistle- OH! Jansen runs in from behind and STINGS him with the pinata stick! Donovan is staggered- Jansen drops the stick, grabs him around the waist- HOLY MOTHER OF PEARL! Jansen just LAUNCHES him backward in a DEVASTATING release German suplex! Donovan Dredge landed right on the back of his NECK!

Rick - Donovan is wisely rolling out of there, but Jansen is more concerned about Valentine outside the ring... Looks like Swanson has helped her off the guardrail, and she seems to be in considerable pain; she's holding her abdomen and breathing in gasps. Jansen is starting to step through the ropes to go and see her-

Dave - Look out for Scooter in the ring! He's got Jansen's discarded pinata stick- OH! Cracks it across Jansen's back! That stopped Ken Jansen fast- now Jansen is turning back and confronting Scooter... And Scooter is begging off! Jansen charges- Scooter turns tail and runs! No! Jansen with a dropkick, sending Scooter the Cute Cuddly Panda Bear tumbling over the top rope to the outside with Donovan Dredge!

Rick - Ken Jansen is going back to his end of the ring, where Valentine is standing with Swanson... Jansen wants to go out there and support her, but Valentine is telling him she's okay, and to go on with the match. I'll tell you, Dave, she doesn't LOOK okay, but you can see that she doesn't want Jansen to worry about her while he's dealing with a dangerous opponent like Rudy Rudos and his group.

Dave - No doubt Jansen is concerned, but he is turning back to Rudos just the same. Through all of these shenanigans, Rudos has had some time to recover, but he's not getting up too quickly- and from his perspective, it's too bad, because he missed what his cohorts did to Jansen and Valentine just now.

Rick - Oh, I'm sure he'll get the tape later and laugh his head off...

Dave - But right now, it's Jansen putting his boot to Rudos's head- and a legdrop across the back of the neck to put Rudy back on the canvas. Ken Jansen now sitting down on Rudy Rudos's back; he hitches Rudy's arms over the knees and applies a camel clutch. Jansen seems to be targeting the neck here, which is a good tactic to follow up on the damage he has already done to that part of Rudy's body.

Rick - Well, it would have been a good follow-up if he could've followed up right away- but Jansen got sidelined by Scooter and Donovan Dredge, so he may have to gain back a few yards, as it were.

Dave - I'm sure Jansen's in the right state of mind to give that extra effort at this point... Referee Ken Butler is checking Rudy Rudos, but despite the pain registering on Rudy's face, he doesn't look ready to give it up just yet.

Rick - That's just making Ken Jansen tug harder on Rudos's head... Hold it- there's an evil gleam in Jansen's eye. He takes one hand out from under Rudy's chin- and grabs hold of his mask! Ken Jansen is trying to pull the mask off Rudos's face!

Dave - WHOA! Rudy Rudos is reacting badly to that! Rudos is using his hands to clamp down hard on his mask, and he's struggling like a rabid animal to break out of that hold! Jansen is having the devil's own time hanging on- Rudos with a burst of effort- throws Ken Jansen right off!

Rick - In the lucha libre tradition, the mask is EVERYTHING- Jansen was truly pulling on a tiger's tail by trying to remove Rudy Rudos's mask. If Rudy takes anything personally, THAT has to be near the top of the list.

Dave - Rudy is taking a second to readjust his mask, but Jansen is already coming back- No! Rudos with a blind back elbow finds his mark, right to Jansen's kisser! Rudos spins- goes for the throat with both hands! Rudy Rudos is forcing Ken Jansen back into the corner on pure, unbridled fury here- Jansen brings his knee up, but it doesn't seem to faze Rudy at all. Rudy returns with a forearm shot on the bridge of the nose- now he grabs Jansen by the hair and thrusts him throat-first on the top rope! Rudy Rudos is using that rope to choke the air out of Ken Jansen! Referee Ken Butler can't stop it, but he CAN ask Jansen if he wants to submit...

Rick - If he could breathe, maybe he WOULD submit! But I doubt he's even hearing the referee right now- he's got other problems!

Dave - Rudos let go of Jansen for the moment, but Jansen is coughing and holding his throat... And now Rudos is telling Scooter to pass him another pinata stick. He does, and Rudy catches Jansen from behind- applies a chokehold with the stick! This man has completely SNAPPED!

Rick - You know something, Dave: Prior to the match, Rudy said he would choke Jansen out on Throttle, and that's exactly what we're seeing. It might have taken Jansen going for the mask to cause Rudos to cut to the chase here, but now it's just a matter of how long Ken Jansen can hold out! Dave - We can hear Rudy uttering profanity to Jansen, but in between, Rudy is demanding that the referee check him. Jansen is trying to fight out of that chokehold, but the more he struggles, the tighter Rudy squeezes, and the more Ken's eyes seem to bulge out of his head... And already, you can see Jansen's movements becoming weaker- this could be the end, right here!

Rick - Referee Ken Butler is shaking Jansen's arm to test for limpness... I don't know- from here, Jansen looks to be out on his feet.

Dave - Butler raises Jansen's arm- it drops! He holds it up a second time- the arm drops again! Rudy Rudos has him! Butler raises the arm the third time- No! Jansen tears his arm away from Butler's grip!

Rick - He's had his airway blocked for an awfully long time- I can't believe he has any fight in him at all!

Dave - Now Jansen's digging with his fingers at the stick across his larynx in an attempt to loosen the hold- could be a last-ditch effort at this point! Rudy pulling back more vigorously... Jansen now leaning forward, actually raising Rudy Rudos off his feet! Jansen runs to the ropes, dives onto his side- and Rudos flies right off him, through the ropes to the outside!

Rick - Whew! That was a desperation tactic if I ever saw one, but luckily for Ken Jansen, it worked. But Rudos's chokehold definitely took its toll, as Jansen is slow in getting off the mat. Meanwhile, on the outside, Rudos is getting up, but he seems to be favoring his lower back... and it looks like he lost his stick somewhere during his flight through the ring ropes.

Dave - It's not as if he doesn't have more of them waiting for him... But Jansen is slipping out of the ring now, gingerly rubbing his bruised neck. Rudos meets him with a right fist- Jansen responds with a boot to the midsection. Rudos with another right hand- blocked- Jansen plants a forearm in Rudy's face! Now Jansen takes him by the head- OOHH! RAMS him face-first into the guardrail! Rudos stumbling off a few steps, looking dizzy... Jansen charges- GOOD GOD! Throws his shoulder into the back of Rudy's knees! Rudy is down, and he's reaching for his legs in what must be WRACKING pain. Jansen now scooping Rudy up off the floor, and he puts him on the apron... Jansen takes him by the leg, drags him over to the ringpost- sets him up with his legs on either side of the post. What is he up to here?

Rick - Just look- Jansen's crossing one of Rudy's legs over the other- now Ken hanging his own knee over the crossed ankle- drops down! That's a ringpost figure-four leglock, Dave! Rudy's back is actually angled OFF the canvas by the downward pressure being applied on the leg by Ken Jansen. And because his legs are wrapped around the post, there's literally NOWHERE for Rudy to go!

Dave - This is normally an illegal hold- hell, so were a LOT of the things we've seen in this match- but if Rudy submits to this, it counts!

Rick - Referee Ken Butler is kneeling to ask Rudos- Rudos actually SHOVING Butler away! He's having his leg bent in ways a leg was never intended to, but he just won't give up. Say what you will about Rudy Rudos's attitude toward life and people in general, but the man has serious guts to hang on like this.

Dave - Speaking of guts, Rick, I just spotted Donovan Dredge and Scooter sneaking around the side of the ring toward Jansen...

Rick - Is it even possible for someone like Scooter to sneak ANYWHERE?

Dave - I don't have an answer for that, but I don't think the Pain Foundation has noticed yet, and neither has Ken Jansen. Jansen is still hanging upside down from Rudy Rudos's legs and bouncing his body to add that extra bit of weight to the hold... There they are! OH! Donovan Dredge with a stomp RIGHT to the face of the "Heartbeat of Canada"! Scooter pulling Jansen's leg down to break the ringpost figure-four- and now BOTH of them are stomping Jansen in the face!

Rick - But here come Swanson and Dehumanizer! Sean Swanson lunges at Donovan Dredge, knocking him into the steel barrier- Dehumanizer sending Scooter sprawling with a hefty shove!

Dave - Jansen is picking himself up off the floor, shaking his head to clear the cobwebs... The Pain Foundation and Rudos's crew are standing off a short distance away, with referee Ken Butler attempting to maintain order... Inside, Rudy is crawling out of the corner, and his legs appear to be in bad shape.

Rick - Valentine has been keeping her distance for the moment, and that's probably a smart decision on her part after taking that evil bump courtesy of Donovan Dredge. But Ken Jansen is still thinking about her, as he just sent a look her way as he was climbing onto the apron.

Dave - He'd better not lose his focus on the match at this stage of the game, though. We can see Rudy Rudos using the ring ropes to get to a vertical position... He's vulnerable- now is the time for Jansen to go for the kill, if ever.

Rick - He must be reading your mind or something, Dave, because Jansen is going right over to Rudos- starts right in with kicks to the back of the knees. Once again, he's picking a body part and working on it, and the legs are a good way to go.

Dave - Rudy Rudos is trying to put some distance between himself and Jansen, but Jansen just keeps attacking the knees and preventing Rudos from standing up. Now Jansen takes him by both legs, drags him to the middle of the ring... He twirls his finger in the air- the signal that he's going back to the figure-four! Ken Jansen twists Rudy's leg around- NO! Rudos gave him a big boot in the backside to knock him off! Jansen comes back- Rudos rolls forward- HO-OOO! Rudy Rudos with an uppercut to the groin!

Rick - Looks like Rudy is picking a body part and working on it, too! Jansen is hopping off, holding himself and grimacing in some very personal agony... That's going to give Rudos a chance to regain his footing, if his knees hold out. Dave - Outside, referee Ken Butler has succeeded in separating the Pain Foundation from Scooter and Donovan Dredge, at least for now... Inside, Rudy is finally standing, although a little unsteadily, and Jansen seems to be recovering a bit from the low blow. They're now coming together in the center of the ring- and it's a brawl! Jansen and Rudos trading shots to the face, lefts and rights! My God, these two are out for blood! OH! Rudos with a rake to the face, and Jansen is backing off, rubbing his eyes. Rudos takes him by the arm- whip to the ropes- No! Jansen reverses it! Rudos into the ropes, runs back- Jansen with a tilt-a-whirl pickup- WHOA! Rudos slips out of Jansen's arms and goes behind! Jansen immediately dashes to the ropes- comes back- Rudy catches him with a pickup of his own- GOD ALMIGHTY! Tilt-a-whirl backbreaker! Ken Jansen lands sitting on the mat with his back arched and his face contorted! Rudos running behind him to the ropes- back- CHRIST! Rudy Rudos with a low dropkick to the back of Jansen's head! That kind of move can cause a serious case of whiplash!

Rick - Rudos is really making an offensive comeback here, Dave-

Dave - But he's not done! Rudos hauling Jansen off the mat, leading him to the corner. Rudos mounts the top turnbuckle, takes Jansen in a front facelock and swings off- TORNADO DDT! He PLANTED Jansen's head with that INCREDIBLE move! After that, I think Rudos could finish this any time he wants to!

Rick - Scooter and Donovan Dredge seem to think so, too, as they are getting quite excited here in front of the announcing table... Donovan is blowing his whistle, and Scooter is coming over, presumably to say a few words- Hey! He just grabbed one of those pinata sticks he left here on the table-

Scooter - ROAR!

Rick - And he just tossed it in to Rudy Rudos! I've got to admit, Rudos really doesn't look right without that stick in his hand...

Dave - Now he's pointing it at Valentine at ringside, shouting that he's about to take Jansen apart right in front of her. I don't think I've ever seen a look of such hatred on Valentine's face before! But Rudy is going over to Jansen, he stands him up, and it's a whip to the ropes- Jansen comes back- Rudos jams the end of the stick into Jansen's gut! Jansen doubles over- Rudos spins, reaches back- puts the stick behind Jansen's head and- SWEET JESUS!

Rudy Rudos - Hasta La Vista, Pigface!! Boy, I love saying that...

Dave - Rudos hits that TREMENDOUS signature stick-assisted Ace Crusher and Jansen is OUT!

Rick - I get the impression he did that just for Valentine, and I don't think she appreciated it- she looks more like she wants to knock his block off. But look- now Rudy Rudos is actually TAUNTING Valentine to get in the ring if she wants a piece of him! And Valentine is taking him up on it! She's climbing up on the apron-

Dave - But wait, now Rudos is telling referee Ken Butler to stop her from interfering, and Butler is indeed going over and confronting Valentine at the ropes. And take a look at this! With the referee distracted, Rudos is inviting Scooter and Donovan Dredge into the ring!

Rick - That's a clever move by Rudy Rudos, and what's more, the referee is also warning the irate Sean Swanson and the impassive Dehumanizer not to get involved, too. Valentine is trying to tell Butler that Rudy has guests in the ring, but he probably thinks she's just trying to trick him- ironically enough!

Dave - And behind his back, Rudy Rudos is setting Ken Jansen up for something... Locks his feet into the back of Jansen's knees, then pulls back the arms- rocks backward- and it's the dangerous Mexican surfboard applied by the "King of the Barrio Streets"! That hold puts intense pressure on the insertion points of the knees and the shoulders, and frankly, I don't see how Ken Jansen can get out of this!

Rick - Too bad Rudos sent the referee away, this could be a submission situation...

Dave - Hold it- Scooter picking up Rudy's pinata stick- OH! Slams it across Jansen's exposed chest! And Donovan Dredge is BATTERING Jansen's ribs with stiff elbows! This is a MUGGING, Rick, pure and simple! Ken Jansen is being stretched in four directions and getting beaten from all the others!

Rick - And you know something, Dave, it couldn't happen to a more deserving guy. How many times has Jansen brought in the Pain Foundation to lay a beating on a helpless opponent? You know what they say about payback!

Dave - And Jansen is getting the lesson of a lifetime from Rudy and his crew! Scooter and Donovan Dredge look like they're trying to crack some bones with those VICIOUS shots to Jansen's helpless form- I'm not so sure they haven't ALREADY caused some internal lacerations. But Rudy is letting Ken Jansen down now, possibly because the strain of keeping him in the air is aggravating the damage to his knees... But clearly they're not done, as the three of them are rolling Jansen onto his front, with Scooter and Donovan Dredge holding his arms and legs down... Rudos going to the top rope- poses and leaps- aaaand DOWN with the SENTON BOMB! Right to Jansen's back! Ken Jansen is writhing on the mat, clutching his back... And Rudos, Scooter and Donovan Dredge are all dancing around him! I can't believe the referee is totally oblivious to all of this!

Rick - The Pain Foundation is STILL trying to inform him, but Ken Butler still thinks he's playing the part of the tough but just official, standing against the dastardly plans of- WHOA! Valentine just shoved him down! She's heading into the ring! That woman has had ENOUGH! Sean Swanson is telling her not to put herself in danger again, but she's not listening!

Dave - Val charging at the trio- Watch out! OOHH! SUPERKICK! Superkick by Valentine to the back of Donovan Dredge's head! Donovan goes down! Scooter turns in surprise- HOOF between the legs! Scooter the Cute Cuddly Panda Bear is rolled up in the fetal position! And Rudy Rudos is now rushing her- he falls on his face! Ken Jansen had a hold on Rudy's ankle! Rudos jumps up, turns- NO! Jansen with a low blow folds Rudy over! Jansen struggling to his feet, takes him in a standing headscissors- waistlock aaaand- PILEDRIVER! Rudos's skull bounces on the canvas!

[Shot momentarily cuts to Sean Swanson at ringside, who has his hands on the top of his head in astonishment, then cuts back to the ring.]

Rick - Sean Swanson and Dehumanizer are literally stunned by this turn of events, as is referee Ken Butler... I don't think he even knows WHAT to do about this! Meanwhile, Valentine is pushing Donovan Dredge under the bottom rope and out of the ring... Rudos could be knocked out... Scooter is still nursing his panda private area, but he's standing up- and he still has the pinata stick in his hand!

Dave - Jansen is getting up again very shakily- Scooter rushes him- OH! Jansen with a boot to the midsection! And- PANIC BREAKER! Panic Breaker on Scooter! I can't believe I just said that! I'm not sure if that big padded head cushioned the impact of that move, but Scooter is down! And now Jansen is turning his attention to the beleaguered Donovan Dredge at ringside- and WHAT a hateful expression on the face of the "Heartbeat of Canada"!

Rick - He remembers what Dredge did to Valentine earlier in this match, and I have no doubt that there's a Panic Breaker in Donovan's future as well...

Dave - Donovan Dredge is ambling around the outside, rubbing his neck painfully... Jansen starts to step through the ropes- Hold it- Valentine from behind- grabs Donovan by the shoulder and spins him around. Valentine puts her knee to Donovan's gut- takes him in a front facelock- grabs a fistful of the lifeguard's trunks and lifts- and HOLY SMOKE! DOWN in an elevated DDT, right on the FLOOR!

Rick - She calls that move the Dynamite Driver, ladies and gentlemen, and I can tell you that it's put Donovan Dredge's lights RIGHT out!

Dave - And now she's standing over him, pointing at the maple leaf on her singlet in that trademark Jansen taunt!

Rick - Valentine scores her own revenge- And Jansen is applauding her for that move! This entire arena is ROARING at the sight of Rudy Rudos's cohorts getting KOed, Dave! This is almost surreal!

Dave - Hold that thought, Rick, because Ken Jansen has beckoned Valentine to come into the ring. She slides in, and Jansen is giving her some kind of hand signal. Good God, what next? Now Val is heading for the turnbuckles, while Jansen stands the groggy Rudy Rudos up. Jansen goes behind, crouches and lifts Rudos up straddling his shoulders... Moves toward the corner, where Valentine is standing on the top turnbuckle- she takes the elevated Rudos in a front facelock- jumps and swings around- OH MY GOD!!!

Rick - SKY TWISTER DDT! Ken Jansen and Valentine just DEMOLISHED Rudy Rudos with a double-team move they call the Sky Twister DDT- an elevated tornado DDT from hell!

Dave - How do you KNOW what that move was called?!

Rick - It's called getting the inside scoop, Deyo: get with the program! But I tells ya': If that didn't break Rudy's neck, I don't know what will! I'll tell you, whatever Rudy Rudos expected in this match, he couldn't have anticipated this kind of involvement by Valentine- up to now, everybody thought the Pain Foundation members would be the ones getting physical. But Jansen and Valentine are turning out to be a hell of a team here!

Dave - Rudy Rudos found THAT out the hard way, and now he's flat on his face in the middle of the ring, with Scooter lying in a cute, cuddly pile over in the corner, and Donovan Dredge chewing floor outside... And Jansen and Valentine are standing over Rudos, grinning at the BALLISTIC reaction this has gotten from the fans! Now Jansen is gesturing over to Sean Swanson- Swanson throws the gold megaphone into the ring. Jansen picks it up and raises it...

Ken Jansen - You're in Jansen country now!

Valentine - Welcome to Friendly Manitoba!

Rick - You've GOT to be kidding!

Dave - I don't think they are... Jansen drops the megaphone- And Valentine and Jansen both run to opposite sides of the ring- bounce back- both hop over Rudy's body as he starts to recover- both into opposite ropes again- OOOHHH NO! They SANDWICH Rudy's head with a DOUBLE SLIDING DROPKICK! My GOD! His SKULL has been CRUSHED!

Rick - That has got to be one of the SICKEST moves I have EVER seen! Rudy Rudos is flopping around on the canvas and cradling his head, Dave- he must feel like a bumper in a head-on collision! I don't care how hardcore you are- NOBODY could get up from that!

Dave - Ken Jansen and Valentine are once again standing over Rudy Rudos, staring out at this capacity crowd that has absolutely EXPLODED- with Jansen holding Val's hand in the air in a triumphant pose... It took two people to pull that off, Rick, and those two are the ONLY two who could have come up with something like that.

Rick - It looks like that activity might have exacerbated Valentine's abdominal injury, as she is nursing her midsection and breathing hard... But knowing Valentine, she wouldn't have missed that chance for the world. Well, now Jansen is escorting her to the ropes at his corner and helping her out onto the apron, where a very concerned-looking Sean Swanson is standing to meet them. She's climbing down to the floor, aided by Swanson... Ken Jansen now asking Sean Swanson something- Swanson hands up his flagstaff.

Dave - Yes, the famous- or infamous?- Canadian flag! The symbol of the Canadian Invasion subgroup of the Pain Foundation and a well-documented weapon to boot. Just what is Jansen doing with it here? Referee Ken Butler is warning him not to use it to beat on Rudy Rudos, but that warning is worth about as much as the Canadian dollar in this match!

Rick - Jansen is walking around the ring, waving the staff over his head- and that's dissipating any positive attitude the crowd might have developed toward him in the last couple of minutes. The man sure knows how to keep the fans turned off!

Dave - Now he's going over to Rudos, who's been on his knees and elbows since the two-pronged attack on his cranium... Jansen taking the end of the flag- NO! He wraps it around Rudy's neck! What for? This is unnecessary! Hold it- Jansen turning and slinging the staff over his shoulder to take up the slack in the fabric... Now he reaches down with his free hand- pulls Rudos's leg up and catches it under his arm- For the love of God, Rick! Ken Jansen has him in a half crab, and he's using the flag to pull back on Rudy Rudos's neck!

Rick - Rudos is having BOTH his extremities stretched the wrong way, and what's worse, the flag is having a strangling effect on the throat. If we could see Rudy Rudos's face, it would probably be turning purple at this point.

Dave - Referee Ken Butler is starting to look sick to his stomach at all this brutality, and I'm not sure I blame him... But what did you expect from a match between the "Heartbeat of Canada" Ken Jansen and the "King of the Barrio Streets" Rudy Rudos, with no holds barred? This is NOT the mat wrestling classic we thought it might be, Rick; it's turned into nothing short of a WAR!

Rick - Yeah, and Ken Butler has the unenviable job of being the one responsible for ending it, one way or the other... He's kneeling to check Rudy now, but Rudy isn't even cursing at the referee anymore. From our perspective, it looks like Rudos is using one hand to work at the tight loop of fabric around his neck; his other hand is pressed on the mat in an attempt to raise his body and relieve a little of the tension. ...It doesn't look good for Rudos.

Dave - Scooter and Donovan Dredge have gathered again by the announcing table, and they certainly look the worse for wear... I'm not sure now happy they are to see Rudy Rudos in this predicament, but they have to be glad that it's not THEM in the ring right now. Wait- Ken Jansen is demanding that the referee ask Rudos again. Butler checks him- Rudos won't answer him; he just goes on tugging blindly at the flag. Butler is telling Jansen that Rudy hasn't submitted yet- WHOA! Jansen throws down Rudos's leg and grabs a fistful of Butler's striped shirt! It's as if he's blaming Butler for Rudy still hanging on in this match!

Rick - Jansen is getting frustrated, Dave. He thought he had Rudos finished- I think everybody thought so! Somehow, Rudy Rudos is still fighting... The man has an incredible tolerance for pain.

Dave - It's bordering on the masochistic by now, Rick. But Ken Jansen is turning back to Rudy now as referee Ken Butler adjusts his shirt... Rudos is trying his best to stand up, but he's more concerned about BREATHING, I think. But Jansen not giving an inch- he yanks on the flag to pull Rudy to his feet, leads him to the ropes- throws him over! And he hangs onto the flagstaff, so Rudy Rudos is hanging out of the ring by the throat!

Rick - And here comes the Pain Foundation! Sean Swanson and Dehumanizer run in- and they're taking all kinds of free shots on Rudy's kicking, struggling form! This is getting WAY out of hand!

Dave - OH! Rudos gets a stiff kick in on Dehumanizer, knocking him back a few steps- And there's Donovan Dredge and Scooter! Rudy's boys have rushed over with pinata sticks to make the save! OOHH! Stick shots to Swanson and Dehumanizer! The four of them are grappling at ringside- referee Ken Butler slips out of the ring to try to break it up, but it looks like a lost cause!

Rick - At the outset, we wondered when we'd see the two groups engage in a full-blown brawl... They've scuffled a few times tonight, but THIS is the REAL deal! Swanson, Dehumanizer, Scooter and Donovan Dredge are just POUNDING on each other!

Dave - Meanwhile, Jansen is trying to reel Rudy Rudos in- Rudy reaching up for the top rope for a little support... Jansen now leaning down over the top rope to grab for Rudos's head- NO! Rudy just got a hold of Jansen's hair- SNAPS his head down on the rope! That made Jansen let go of the flagstaff and clutch at his throat in a hurry! Rudos drops to the apron... and he TEARS the flag away from his neck. Now Rudy getting up with difficulty with both ends of the flag in his hands... He reaches over the ropes- lassos Jansen with the flag! And now it's Rudy Rudos wrapping the cloth around Jansen's throat!

Rick - I think we're seeing that it's dangerous to put ANY kind of foreign object within easy reach of Rudy Rudos- Jansen got careless, and now he's paying for it!

Dave - All of Rudy's survival skills are coming into play tonight! He's throttling Jansen with that flag-

Rick - Appropriately enough!

Dave - Wait- Now he's got a handful of Jansen's hair with one hand, holding the staff across the forehead with the other hand- HO! He HOPS up onto the top rope in a SHOCKING display of energy- and JESUS H. CHRIST! JAMS him down with a KILLER SPRINGBOARD FACEBUSTER on the pole! He must have put a groove in Jansen's forehead with that move!

Rick - What he HAS done, is put Jansen down again, and he's evened the field somewhat- The stage is set for a comeback if he can rally his forces!

Dave - Rudos is having trouble capitalizing here, Rick. Jansen is on his side and clutching his face, but Rudy is on his hands and knees, gasping to suck air through his windpipe. Both of these men have endured some unbelievable punishment in this battle, and it's to their credit that they're both still in it.

Rick - You got that right! These two have had to deal with each other's entourage a lot over the course of this fight, and it's not been a positive experience for either man. And while we're on the subject, referee Ken Butler has SOMEHOW managed to split up the two warring factions at ringside and is now re-entering the ring. That man's in the wrong business- he should be working for the U.N.!

Dave - Inside the ring, it looks like Rudos is crawling over to Jansen... He's grabbed the flagstaff... Rudy slowly getting up, and he's using the flag to haul Jansen off the mat, too. Jansen looks completely disoriented from that facebuster- But Rudy looks determined to damage Jansen! He takes him by the arm- whips him- HO! Rudos hangs onto the staff and Jansen gets jerked off his feet by the flag around his neck! Rudy brings Jansen up again... And it's a flagstaff shot across the chest of Jansen! Ken Jansen is staggered- and Rudos now pulling on the flag, starting to drag Jansen in a circle- swings him OFF his feet and DOWN on his face! Jansen is on the mat, choking from that constricting knot around his throat... And Rudos is now straddling Jansen's back, pulling on the flag to force Ken Jansen's head back in a kind of choking camel clutch! Referee Ken Butler is immediately at Jansen's face, checking for a submission... But he's not getting anything but a close-up view of Jansen's tongue as the "Heartbeat of Canada" gags!

Rick - Jansen is trying to get his knees under him for leverage here... But his actions are just making Rudy tug harder. OH! And Rudy is throwing closed fists to the side of Jansen's face for extra injury! Rudos asking the referee if Jansen gave up yet... Ken Butler says no.

Dave - And Rudy is abandoning the hold for now, it seems. I think he's going to apply some more impact damage to Ken Jansen before he goes for a finishing hold, Rick.

Rick - It certainly looks that way, as Rudy is bringing Jansen to his feet... He leans Jansen over, sets him up in a standing headscissors- Rudos takes a deep breath- and he goes for a gutwrench- flips Jansen up onto his shoulders! Rudy runs- HO! RUNNING POWER BOMB! He just DROVE Jansen's spine into the canvas! I mean- Where is he getting the STRENGTH for this?

Dave - That was a hell of a move to pull out at this late stage of the game! And Ken Jansen does not look like he's in any mood to get up after that- I wonder if he's even still conscious. Rudy Rudos now standing up again, and he's pointing to the corner- signaling for a high spot to possibly finish Jansen off! Rudos takes the flagstaff and actually DRAGS Jansen's body into position. And it's Rudos climbing up the turnbuckles... not very quickly, mind you; he's got to be running on fumes at this point.

Rick - It's better than Jansen's doing- HE hasn't even moved yet!

Dave - Rudos now on the top turnbuckle, facing out toward the fans- it's a moonsault coming up! And the fans in attendance are rising off their seats in anticipation!

Rick - Wait! Valentine has just rushed over to that corner with her megaphone- she's waving her arm as she puts it to her mouth...

Valentine - HEY! RUDOS! Dave - Rudy is looking down at her now and grinning... He just made an obscene gesture at her!

Rick - LOOK OUT! Jansen's getting up!

Dave - Rudos doesn't see him! Jansen from behind with the flagstaff- OOOHHH! BATS him RIGHT in the spine! And Rudos falls onto the top turnbuckle, his back arched in agony!

Rick - Valentine created a distraction while Jansen recovered- and things could be turning around again!

Dave - Jansen letting the flagstaff hang from the flag wrapped around his neck as he climbs up the corner... He grabs Rudy's head under his arm in an inverted chinlock- takes a handful of Rudy's waistband- throws him BACKWARD- INVERTED SUPERPLEX! Ken Jansen just suplexed Rudos off the top rope, and Rudos took the full impact on his front side!

Rick - That's a bad way to land, Dave- he could have torn some abdominal muscles from that!

Dave - Jansen isn't wasting any time here- he rolls Rudos over onto his back. Now he goes to the corner, climbs to the top- puts his arms in the air-

Rick - We know what's coming up! But this is an all-or-nothing move!

Dave - Jansen jumps! OOOOHHHH! HEARTSTOPPER! He NAILED it! RIGHT to the STOMACH! Rudy Rudos has rolled into a tight ball on the canvas, clutching his ravaged midsection and growling like an animal! My GOD! That's GOT to be it for Rudos!

Rick - How many times have we seen Jansen beat an opponent after hitting that move? The problem is, Jansen can't just pin him here- he's got to follow up somehow. But that burst of offense obviously took a lot out of his battered anatomy; Ken Jansen is on his hands and knees, trying to catch his breath, and pulling off that choking knot of flag...

Dave - The Pain Foundation is shouting for Ken Jansen to hurry up and go for the finish! Donovan Dredge is blowing his whistle like a maniac, and Scooter is running back and forth, roaring frantically at Rudy Rudos! SOMEBODY has to get on track here!

Rick - Jansen is getting to his feet now- moving with a slight limp over to Rudos. He might've reinjured his knee when he hit the Heartstopper, I'm not sure. Ken Jansen taking Rudy's head and hauling him up... Rudos looks terrible, Dave. He can't even stand upright- he's doubled over and hacking loudly from that focused impact on the midsection.

Dave - Jansen doesn't look so good either, Rick. He's been sucking air ever since Rudos began attacking his throat earlier in the match. But he's moving behind Rudy now... twining his leg around Rudy's- reaches for the arm, starts locking back the shoulder- Rick! It's the abdominal stretch! Jansen's trying to apply the abdominal stretch on Rudy Rudos!

Rick - That's one of the moves he used to make Matt Michaels submit at the last Shockwave- and he used it immediately after the Heartstopper! And he's about to do it again, tonight!

Dave - But Rudos is fighting it! He's trying to force his shoulder down so Jansen can't lock it in position- but Ken Jansen is slowly but surely turning up the pressure! OH! Jansen gets the shoulder back- Rudy's back and midsection are getting twisted sideways! It's got to be TORTUROUS for Rudy Rudos! Referee Ken Butler is close by, asking if Rudy wants to give up- Rudy shouts an emphatic NO!

Rick - He can't hold out for long, Dave- There's only so far the human body can be stretched before it breaks!

Dave - Rudy Rudos is straining with all his might to break loose, but I think it's a losing effort- WHAT!!! Rudos with a primal ROAR- TIPPING JANSEN OVER HIS HIP! HOW is he DOING this?

Rick - Ken Jansen's face is a mask of total SHOCK as he hops on one foot to stay standing! He can't BELIEVE Rudy broke the abdominal stretch! Hell, neither can I!

Dave - Rudy drops down- grabs Jansen's feet- trips him down onto his front! And he's crossing Jansen's ankles- locking his own foot into the crook of the legs- This is AMAZING- Rudy Rudos is going for the STF! Rudos is countering Jansen's hold into one of his own! Ken Jansen is realizing what's going on- he's reaching to and fro, trying to find a way to block it... But Rudos is now leaning to grab Jansen in the facelock!

Rick - HO! Jansen hits him with an elbow to the face! And another! Rudos returns with a forearm to the back of Jansen's head! Jansen twists to the side- OH! Elbows Rudy in the gut! And Rudy drops back, gasping at the pain that has to be shooting through that injured spot!

Dave - Ken Jansen shaking his legs out of the toehold... And he scrambles around behind Rudy- pulls him to his feet- cinches him up again in the abdominal stretch! Jansen going for the kill! Rudos is struggling again- can he escape the hold a SECOND time? Referee Ken Butler is coming in close to check Rudos- Rudos spits profanity at him!

Rudy Rudos - [bleeeeep!] Butler! Fuc[bleep!]ou! You gotta do better than that!

Dave - The censors a bit late on that last one, but the message is loud and clear: Rudy Rudos resisting the agony! And against all odds, he's shifting Jansen off his feet AGAIN!

Rick - NO! Jansen rams a closed fist into Rudy's exposed kidney area! A second time! Jansen just POUNDING him in the kidneys and stomach! The referee asking Rudos again, but he's not BUDGING!

Dave - Rudos had said that he'd sew his own mouth shut before he says he quits to Jansen, and I'd believe it! Rick - Yeah, but there's no needle OR thread in ssight, Dave! But he's shifting his footing- he's almost there-

Dave - Rudos faltering in his effort- And Jansen pulls WAY BACK on the shoulder! That's INCREDIBLE torque on the midsection! Jansen's jaw clenched in exertion- Rudos groaning out loud! HE WAVES HIS HAND! BUTLER CALLS FOR THE BELL!! THAT'S IT! IT'S OVER!!!

[Ding, ding, ding!]

Jim Pattera - Your winner by submission... KEN JANSEN!

["Captive Heart" blasts over the loudspeakers and the crowd goes completely wild. Jansen releases Rudos and stumbles weakly to the ropes, hanging his arms over them. Rudos falls to his knees and hugs his abdomen.]

Dave - Jansen takes it! He- WHAT?! Scooter and Donovan Dredge just jumped into the ring with pinata sticks! They're going for Ken Jansen! I thought this affair was finished, for God's sake! OH! Stick shots to Jansen's back! The match is over, but he's STILL getting beaten down!

Rick - But wait! Here comes the Pain Foundation! Swanson and Dehumanizer dive in and clash with Rudy's boys! Valentine is climbing into the ring to support Jansen... But Jansen throws himself headlong into the brawl! AND LOOK! Even Rudy Rudos has gotten to his feet, and in spite of his abdominal injuries, he's swinging fists at Swanson!

Dave - This match has turned into a MADHOUSE of VIOLENCE, Rick!

Rick - Come on- you KNEW this would happen! But we've got officials now flooding the ring- Finally! They're forming a human barrier between these two factions, who are still thrashing at one another. It looks like the Pain Foundation is getting forced out to ringside, while some of those officials try to restrain Rudy Rudos, Scooter and Donovan Dredge...

Dave - Yes- Ken Jansen, Valentine, Sean Swanson and Dehumanizer are now heading up the ramp, shooting words and gestures back at the ring... And officials finally escorting them behind the curtains. Now the other group of officials is working on getting Rudy Rudos's crew out of the ring- but Rudos is storming around inside the squared circle, shoving PW striped shirts around in a rage! I have no doubt that this furious display is directly related to his loss tonight...

Rick - Whew. Dave, that had to be the closest call I've seen in a long time. I mean, that final exchange of submission holds could have been the end for either man- Rudy Rudos came THIS close to locking on the STF. I'm POSITIVE that would have won him the match. But Ken Jansen ekes out the win with the abdominal stretch!

Dave - I'll tell you, Rick- this was a showcase of ring mastery, unbelievable endurance, and unmitigated skill from BOTH these men. And all things being equal, sometimes nothing but sheer luck pushes one man ahead of the other.

Rick - Well, you know that both Ken Jansen and Rudy Rudos brought extra factors into the match in the form of the Pain Foundation and Scooter and Donovan Dredge. Both sides were able to get free shots in on the two men actually in the match, so I guess you could say that those two crews more or less negated each other... But let's give credit where it's due: In the final stage of the match, it was Valentine who distracted Rudos long enough for Jansen to make a recovery and hit the Heartstopper.

Dave - I think you're right- it's safe to say that Valentine contributed a fair bit to the outcome of this match. If it had gone the other way, no doubt we'd be saying the same thing about the involvement of Scooter and Donovan Dredge... In any case, the bottom line is that this was a hard-fought victory for the "Heartbeat of Canada", possibly his toughest challenge to date here in Planet Wrestling. And as for Rudy Rudos, the fact is that he came within a breath of taking this one home. It's too bad this thing had to end with a six-man brawl, but in spite of that... what a FANTASTIC fight!

Rick - I couldn't have said it better myself! That's what Planet Wrestling TRULY is all about!

Dave - Well, Rudy, Scooter and Donovan are finally being led backstage by our brave officials... The guys in stripes are probably glad to see this match over and done with! However, coming up next is our MAIN EVENT- a match that could easily get as crazy as anything we've seen yet!

Rick - And with the 15-foot steel cage making its descent toward the ring, fans around the world know that we're ready for an all-out WAR.

Dave - That's right, but they're going to be awfully disappointed that Matt Michaels, the "Ice Man", will not be involved in what was scheduled to be a Triple Threat match...

Rick - I know what you mean, Dave. But it may be a blessing in disguise in ore ways than one: we know the kind of lumps that Matt suffered on Shockwave in ANOTHER steel cage match... and for a full sixty minutes at that! Having his injuries from that match aggravated tells me that he COULDN'T have been 100% going into this match, which could have been VERY dangerous what with having two warrior in Zed and Sean to contend with, not to mention a steel cage, fire, ladders and tables!! And on TOP of that, as far as the fans go, I'm not so sure they're fully trusting Zed Logan yet after how he won the Extreme Championship in the FIRST place... I don't know how ready they were to see a Zed Logan and Matt Michaels confrontation.

Dave - I hear you there, Rick... But the cage is now in place and now here comes the Extreme Championship belt following behind it- It'll be hanging at about 15 feet or so upward from the very center of the ring. And here come the crews now with all the equipment...

Rick - You got THAT right! It's just what the doctor of Extreme ordered, Dave: a ladder, FIVE tables, and what looks to be the same device we saw the time Dave Carson lost an inferno match, much to my chagrin. Dave - You'd better be watching it: if "Hellraiser" hears what you're saying...

Rick - What a bunch of baloney, Dave! You saw Glide's TSK exposé as well as I did, and I have a feeling that we'll NEVER be seeing that low-life goon squad around here EVER again! Hell, I'm betting that those yahoos are involved in some other international incident right now all the way in Guatemala or something!

Dave - Whatever you say, Rick... Whatever you say... But I'm sure, since you brought it up, that the man Carson was facing in that inferno match that took place early this year, that it was none other than the "Black Thunder" himself that won the match when Hellraiser was set on fire.

Rick - [ahem] Good call, Dave. And I thought that I was the big wrestling buff of the two of us. I must be rubbing off on you or something...

Dave - Oh, please...

Rick - Anyway, they're putting the tables and ladder into the ring while they set the four parts of that flame device on each side of the ring, and the belt is hanging at just about the right height from what I can see, Dave, so we may be on our way to getting started real soon...

Dave - It won't be long now for sure, as they get everything ready and the cage secured firmly in place... How do you feel about this match, anyway, Rick? Swanson's coming off a BRUTAL no-DQ match at Shockwave against Peterson, not to mention the fact that his life has been in disarray since that time to compound his problems: one of his best friends, Nemisis, may be looking at him as an enemy after Swanson struck him with a chair repeatedly to save Valentine from a chokeslam, his girlfriend has left him, apparently because of Valentine somehow... One has to wonder if Swanson's mentally OR physically ready for this match: the last time we saw him, he looked as if he'd done NOTHING in the way of seeking medical attention following his gut-wrenching Shockwave match, and his physical condition appeared to be poor indeed... yet on the other hand, there's Zed Logan, who may still be suffering the effects of Swanson's Canadian Impact, even though he's not been letting onto as much in any of his interviews...

Rick - Normally, I'd give this one to Zed by leaps and bounds: I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't show ANY ill effects from Swanson's attack on him at Shockwave during this match, Dave- he didn't have to deal with anything else, so I'd say he's ready to go. But while Swanson may still be injured from his match against Peterson, that may well be to his ADVANTAGE, if you ask me. Swanson's fighting a desperate fight in this match, has NOTHING to lose and an Extreme Championship to gain, so he might just be fighting like a wounded animal backed into a corner tonight, and THAT'S not good news for Zed... But what we say isn't going to make a LICK of difference either way, and it looks like everything is a go, Dave, so only time will tell who comes out on top. I can't wait to see this one, how 'bout you?

Dave - Even WITHOUT Michaels in the lineup, it should be one of the craziest matches I'll see in a while, to say the least, so I can't wait either...

Rick - Should be interesting to see how the crowd reacts to Logan-

[The Bell rings. The crowd cheers.]

Dave - And we're ready to get underway!

Rick - Time to get EXTREME!!

[The shot cuts to ringside, beside the cage, where we see announcer Jim Pattera standing with mic in hand.]

Dave - Uh-oh. This could be bad...

Pattera - Ladies and gentlemen, due to circumstances beyond Planet Wrestling's control, Matt Michaels WILL NOT be participating in what was scheduled to be a Triple Threat match tonight... The match will instead be a one-on-one contest... Planet Wrestling would like to assure you, however, that the "Ice Man" is in hospital, has regained consciousness, and looks like he will be OK with a little rest...

[The crowd doesn't seem to know what to think exactly.]

Dave - The fans aren't exactly happy to learn that Michaels won't be appearing for this main event match, but they're at least glad to hear that he'll be alright...

Pattera - [He clears his throat.] This next steel cage, inferno, tables and ladders match will be decided by he who first touches both feet on the floor WITH the Extreme Championship in his possession!...

[The crowd's response grows to cheers at the very idea. Suddenly, the reaction turns largely to boos, as a deep voice utters the words "The PAIN Foundation" followed by Pick Floyd's "Shine on you Crazy Diamond" cutting in...]

Dave - We sure as heck know that there won't be much cheering for THIS man!

Pattera - Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by The PAIN Foundation, he weighs in at 235 pounds, from Vancouver, B.C., Canada, he is Seaaannnnnn Swannnnnnnsonnnnnnnnn!!!

[The crowd's boos increase in intensity as Swanson emerges from the entrance and walks out on to the stage, staring over the crowd with * (members of the PAIN) looming behind him. The lights begin to fade, eventually reaching complete darkness... Illuminated only by cameras' flashbulbs, Swanson and company make their way down the entrance ramp and toward the ring.]

Rick - I don't know, Dave: Swanson may be getting a negative crowd reaction now, but he still has a small following that showed its face at Shockwave: There are still those who crave the Extreme side of Planet Wrestling, and right now, Swanson is one of its most prominent ambassadors.

[As the lights return to their regular intensity, in the ring, we see Swanson, who wields a Canadian flag. With the fans still booing him, Swanson climbs onto the second rope and spits out toward the crowd. Swanson then hands the flag to the referee, who hands it off to the PAIN Foundation on the outside of the cage.]

Dave - I think what MOST fans want to see when it comes to Extreme wrestling, though, is to have someone that they can look up to at the forefront of the Extreme movement. Champions like Blizzard, Kristoph Kahn.. Men of integrity!

Rick - Yeah, but right now, the man with the gold's integrity and reputation is still in question, and it's not even a question that'll be solved tonight. Who KNOWS, though I hate to say it, maybe whatever happened backstage to Michaels had something to do with Logan.

Dave - Oh come ON! That could have been ANYONE! All we saw was that Michaels was lying on the floor, unconscious!

Rick - All I'm saying is that Zed might not want to face the "Ice Man" in a fair fight, and he has motive to take Matt out tonight.

Dave - Yeah, but so do Swanson and the PAIN Foundation!

Rick - I know, Dave! All I'm saying is that it doesn't help Zed's case that-

[The music cuts, and for a second, there is silence, and the crowd quiets down a bit...]

Dave - What's this all about?...

[The silence is replaced by cheers as the lights fade again... Suddenly "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath blares across the P.A. system and smoke begins to swirl out from the entranceway...]

Dave - Enough fans still supporting Logan here, though , tonight anyway, despite any controversy surrounding him...

[Zed emerges from the portal to his music (accompanied by overlayed rumbling sounds of thunder), carrying a table by the underhanging edge in his hand. He raises his arms toward the rafters for a moment, then brings them down sharply (resting the table against his back as he does so) as simultaneous explosions of fire emerge from the ramp and ring posts.]

Pattera - And his opponent, weighing in at 335 pounds, hailing from Death Valley, he is the defending Planet Wrestling Extrrrrreme Chammmpion, ladies and gentlemen, Zed "Blllllllllllack Thunnnnderrrr" Looooooooo-!!!

Rick - Logan making his way toward the ring with table... and thank goodness: the PAIN Foundation being kept at bay by security, so that this one doesn't have to turn into a lopsided affair before it's even started... Swanson goading Logan on and yelling at him to get into the ring- WOAHHO! Zed just tossed the table into through the cage door and over the top rope at Sean- Sean out of the way in time! Logan now sliding in and on his feet!

[The bell rings, and a split second later, four-foot-tall flames rush out of the device on the apron.]

***Sean Swanson vs. Zed "Black Thunder" Logan - Extreme Championship Inferno/ Ladder/ Tables/ Steel Cage Match ***

Rick - Woah!

Dave - Swanson attacking Logan off the bat- OH!! But he's met with a big forearm to the head that knocks him down! Logan now on Swanson with a series of stomps! Pulling Swanson off the canvas with a handful of hair is Logan- grabbing an arm- Irish whip into the cage!!

Rick - Sean just rocked that steel grid, but it has surprisingly little give to it when you're the one running into it, Dave! Swanson pushing himself up off the mat, but Logan right in there with a headlock- Bulldogs Swanson down!

Dave- With all the tables and ladders in there, there's not a whole lot of elbow room, but Logan got a good little run to execute that one. And the cage door's been all locked up, so unless they toss stuff up and over the 15 foot gridded steel walls, you can bet that there's going to be a WHOLE lot of debris in there before this one's over.

Rick - And what about the FIRE surrounding the ring! We may be having a couple barbequed wrestlers before the match is done!

Dave - At least we can be pretty sure that the PAIN will be kept at bay this way- I can't imagine that one of them would have the guts to climb up onto the flaming apron...

Rick - We can only hope not... Logan setting a table up against the corner while Swanson gets to his feet... Swanson back up and Logan rushes in- but he's met with a shot to the breadbasket from Sean! Sean now with a European uppercut to stand Logan up! OH!! But Logan just fired right back with a big punch to the head! Sean Swanson doesn't want to get into a brawl with this man... Logan now, pulls him in- spins into an Irish whip- RIGHT into that table!! Logan charges- AVALANCHE INTO SWANSON AND THE TABLE!!!

Dave - That's one of six tables down!

Rick - This one's only just begun and already Sean Swanson's getting punished!

Dave - But the fans are loving every second of it! Even the Extreme fans like seeing tables turned to sawdust at Swanson's expense! Logan now, pulling Swanson's body out of the wreckage of what used to be a table... Logan now with an armbar on Swanson- Drives his elbow down into it and Swanson goes down again. Swanson, though, holding his back in pain, folks, and speaking of PAIN, the Foundation members at ringside are yelling both at Swanson for him to make a comeback, as well as to Logan to try to distract him.

Rick - It's not having any effect so far, anyway, Dave. Look at Logan, Dave: he's too intent on keeping that hanging belt to care what the PAIN have to say...

Dave - And Logan's in control of Swanson with things right now and he pulls him off the canvas- he has Swanson by the throat!

Rick - It's chokeslam time for Sean, and it looks like Zed's going to drop him onto that ladder- Maybe not! Swanson got out of that one with a big elbow- DDT INTO THE LADDER!!!

Dave - WOW that was quick! Off the chokeslam counter, Sean Swanson spiking Zed Logan into the ladder with a sharp DDT!

Rick - And it's a good thing he did, because it would have been over for him otherwise... Swanson trying to get his bearings now and get back into this one... has Logan by the ankle and lifts- DRILLS Zed's knee into the mat!

Dave - Swanson now folding one of Logan's legs up... kneels on it- into a sort of STF-like hold! Swanson obviously focusing on the knee of the Black Thunder and keep the big man off his feet...

Rick - You're right, Dave, but he's also slowing the pace of the match down while he's at it. He doesn't want Logan getting a good streak going and then hitting some serious power moves like he has a tendency to do. Zed's trying to claw his way to the ropes, Dave, but without a referee in the ring even, there's no way that we're going to see Swanson even thinking of relinquishing this hold just because of rope contact... Swanson putting on the pressure on Logan's chin, and now he's transferring it into a blatant double choke! Zed has a hold of the bottom rope- yanks himself toward the cage and rolls Sean into it!! Swanson letting go in a hurry! What a smart move by The "Black Thunder"!

Dave - You're not kidding! Swanson back up and making sure he's not caught fire, and Zed Logan pulling himself to his feet... But it's Swanson on the attack- boot to the knee by Sean Swanson! And another! Now- SWEEPS Logan's feet out from under him! Logan down and trying to protect his knee- but Swanson following up and has Logan by the ankle- flipping leg breaker by Swanson!

Rick - No question about it, Dave: Sean's zeroed in on Zed's leg and knee BIG TIME, and he wants to keep the big man on his back, where he's least dangerous. And he's doing a great job of it too.

Dave - And the PAIN are looking mighty pleased with how he's doing. They know that Swanson's taking the bulls by the horns now too, and they like what they're seeing. Rick - Sean now with Logan by the legs again- spinning toe hold- figure- NO!! Zed Kicked Sean off, and FACE first into the cage! Swanson'd like to have that one back!

Dave - Swanson trying to shake the stars from his vision, Rick, but Logan knows that this might be his only chance, and he's doing what he can to push himself to his feet... Swanson charges in- Logan ducks the clothesline! Swanson with the discus punch- but Logan caught it! Logan yanks Swanson arm down and doubles him over- Hammers Swanson down with a big clubbing forearm! Now pulling Swanson up by his pants- Hard forearm shot to the back puts Swanson right back down again!

Rick - But Sean's far from done, Dave: he's pushing himself up- but there's Logan hooking him up- OH!!!!! Side suplex by Zed RIGHT onto the edge of the ladder!!

Dave - And Swanson feeling the pain from THAT one, Rick- his back and the back of his head are obviously stung from that move!

Rick - That they are, Dave, and it's giving Zed a chance to recover a bit. But you can tell he's been better- he's back up and half-leaning on the ropes, trying to shake off the damage made by Swanson on his leg. But it's pretty obvious that he doesn't want to be LEANING on the cage at all, because with the flames licking up the side of it, that metal HAS to be awfully hot to the touch, and he knows it. I know it because I'm sweating out here and he knows it because it must be like a pressure cooker in there, but unless you're that close to the action, you really can't appreciate the immense heat that's coming from the ring.

Dave - I know what you mean, Rick: this is one of those matches that make the fans at home and those a few rows back a lot luckier that those with ringside seats.

[Dave obviously takes a drink of something.]

Rick - Logan now testing his weight on his knee, and he looks to be ready to go once again! Moving in on Swanson- pulling him off the canvas... Knee to the midsection by Logan- And he hammers Swanson's back with the double axehandle.

Dave - Sean Swanson down again and holding his back. Logan now, setting up table number TWO! And remember that Zed Logan is no stranger to tables either, after his big Tables match with Lawrence Watts... Logan back to Swanson now and hauling him from the mat by the wrist- locks Swanson up in a pumphandle- POWERS him through the table with a meltdown slam!!!

Rick - And the PAIN are simply IRATE! And take a look at this: Zed Logan egging them on while he picks up the ladder!

Dave - The fans may not know what to think of Logan for sure, Rick, but they know that they don't like the PAIN one bit, and that he's making a monkey out of them right now! And that's something that they'll get behind any day of the week!

Rick - You know it! Zed setting up that ladder now, and starting his ascent toward the belt!

Dave- I should remind everyone watching that this match IS NOT OVER should someone grab the Extreme Championship: you can only win if you have possession of the thing and THEN exit the cage and make it to the Planet Dome floor!

Rick - Right you are, Dave, which means that when Zed gets that sucker, that Swanson still has a chance to take it away from him. Only a couple rungs left before Zed'll have it: his height's giving him a great advantage!

Dave - But don't look now: Swanson's struggled to his feet! Staggering- SHOVES the ladder- OH!!!! OH My God!!

Rick - I guess I spoke too soon! Zed was just INCHES away from snagging the belt, but Swanson got up and pushed the ladder to send Zed crashing into the cage in a HUGE way!!! "The Black Thunder" holding onto his shoulder, Dave, and there's no question that he hit HARD!

Dave - You're not kidding! Swanson not in the best of shape, otherwise he'd climb the ladder himself right about now or at least do some extra damage, I'm sure, but Zed Logan's face is just a picture of agony right now, folks!

Rick - And the PAIN are letting him have it, too, after how he was taunting them just moments ago, Dave. They're not going to let him forget this one for a while...

Dave - But now it's Sean Swanson on the mend a bit and back on his feet. I have to give the man a bit of credit: he's obviously hurting, but he's not letting it stop him, yet, Rick.

Rick - I know what you mean: Swanson may be a jerk, but he's not just laying down yet: as a matter of fact, he's setting a up a third table for the match, and you can bet that he's intent on using it! What I want to know is how he thinks he's going to use it: I'm not so sure that his back's ready to put lift Zed's three hundred plus pound frame and put it through that thing at this point...

Dave - But Swanson back to Logan once again and bombarding him with a series of kicks and stomps! Taking the ladder from its leaning position on the cage now- THROWS it down at Logan! More cold steel against flesh and bone for Zed Logan there, and Swanson's chances are looking up more and more as this match progresses...

Rick - But he still has a long way to go before he can put this one away, Dave, over 60 feet, as a matter o' fact, considering he has to go 15 feet up to get the belt, get back down, then climb 15 feet up the side of the cage and make it back down to the floor! And that doesn't count everything that's could happen in between!

Dave - I know what you mean! Swanson pulling Logan up by his injured arm- Driving his own shoulder into Logan's now, and again! Arm wringer by Swanson- now hauls Logan in- OH! A knee to the breadbasket there by Swanson. Now grabbing Logan by that long hair of him- Kneelift to the face by Swanson- and he follows it up with a second and a third! Swanson now just shoves Logan into the fallen ladder. Logan's face just bouncing off a rung, and I think he may be bleeding from the nose now...

Rick - Indeed he is, Dave: that's not good for him at all, and he has to know it too. Logan holding onto his face, maybe trying to reset his own nose back into place, but look at Swanson mocking him! Sean Swanson showing no respect whatsoever for the Extreme Champion here...

Dave - Now spits down at him! And these fans aren't at ALL impressed with what they're seeing from Swanson here, Rick: they're booing him like crazy. But Swanson taking all the negative reaction in stride and pulling Zed Logan's body up off the mat... Are we going to see Swanson put that table to use? The PAIN Foundation cheering him on to finish Logan off with the table, and Swanson looks like he's going to listen to them! Swanson setting Logan up for a suplex into the table- But it's blocked! Logan returning the favor- but SWANSON blocks! But Logan again- SUPLEXES Swanson to the mat!! Zed Logan staying alive, at least for the time being!

Rick - It's been a match of desperate turnarounds so far, but will Zed be able to keep this trend up? Uh-oh! Swanson already back on his feet and now- DROPS the knee onto Logan! Down there with him now and pulverizing him with a series of hard right hands! I guess that he really wanted to put him through that table! Pulling the "Black Thunder" up by the hair now... RAMS him face first into the steel cage! Pulling him back up again- AGAIN rams him into the hot steel!! Swanson in the zone and yelling at Zed while he picks the man up...

Dave - He's angry now, and I don't think that bodes well for Logan one bit! Swanson now, rolling him onto the table top.

Rick - I still think that Swanson's back may be hurt a lot more than we realize it, Dave: it's surprising that he didn't try to put Logan through the table, maybe even with the Snap-Back Suplex that he's famous for.

Dave - But it looks like he might just be going for something else altogether, Rick! Swanson taunting the fans as he climbs the turnbuckles! Yelling and pointing down at Logan with some trash talk now! Here he goes up aaaaand DOWN with the elbow drop on Logan and THROUGH the table!!

Rick - And there's that Extreme fan support that I was talking about, Dave: these people base their favorites on who's crazier, not who's more popular, I swear!

Dave - Well, there's no question that Swanson has a few screws loose, that's for sure! He's having a bit of trouble getting out of the mangled wreckage of the table, not to mention the fact that he's all tangled up with Logan, but he's wasting valuable time that he could have used to climb the ladder and obtain the belt.

Rick - That's what I'm saying, Dave: had he just powerbombed Logan through the table, he wouldn't be looking at this kind of lag time. I think he's really hurting...

Dave - You may be right, Rick: Lord only knows that there's been plenty of opportunity for injury so far. Swanson now crawling out from the broken table wreckage finally and back on his feet... But what the heck is he doing? Zed Logan is OBVIOUSLY out cold, but Swanson wasting time here and digging through the woodpile from one of the tables that's already broken. What does he think he'll FIND in there?

Rick - Had he brought his own table to the ring, I'd have guessed that he smuggled in a weapon, but maybe he's just looking for a piece of the board to beat Logan with?...

Dave - Well, he's pulled out a longish, thin piece of wood, but I don't think that he'll get much use out of that unless he intends to use it as a spear- Uh-oh! Hold the PHONE! Are you seeing what I'M seeing?

Rick - You know it, Dave! He hasn't the SLIGHTEST intention of hitting Zed with that piece of wood: he's sticking it through the cage's bars and lighting it on FIRE! And you can bet that he intends on "sharing the flame", so to speak!

Dave - Swanson lighting that stick on fire through the cage, and now he's returning to Logan and the wrecked table- and he's setting the table on fire!!! The fire slowly creeping toward Logan, but if he doesn't wake up soon, he'll be burned to death!!

Rick - This is NOT good, Dave. NOT good at all! First Crippler gets airlifted out tonight in an insane accident, but this si NO ACCIDENT! Swanson showing NO mercy whatsoever for Logan as he just turns his back on him and sets up the ladder to get the belt!

Dave - Swanson on his way up the ladder, but that table is burning faster and faster, folks! Someone's going to need to get an extinguisher!

Rick - Sean with a couple more rungs to go- almost there, but he's climbing pretty gingerly, Dave!

Dave - Oh my GOD!!! Some of Zed Logan's HAIR just caught fire! UUUGH!!! The STENCH!!

Rick - It's a good thing he's been sweating like a pig in there, Dave, or he'd be a crispy critter already! Look out!!! Logan on fire and just regained consciousness and shot out of the table debris! He's running around like a maniac!

Dave - Swanson has the belt- NO!! LOGAN CLIPS THE LADDER!!! Swanson trying to maintain his balance- NO!!!!! OH JESUS MOTHER OF GOD!!!!!

Rick - Sean Swanson just plummeted from fifteen feet up and landed on a FOLDED table on his ARM ladies and gentlemen!!! And NEVER have I heard such a sickening noise in my entire life! UGH! Dave - Zed Logan rolling on the mat and finally pputting his hair out, but OH the foul odor!!

Rick - I'm not so sure that Sean's going to be able to appreciate his handiwork, though, Dave: I'm SURE that something has to have been broken or torn in Sean Swanson's body somewhere...

Dave - And look at "The Black Thunder"!! He's back on his feet and looks like he LITERALLY has smoke coming out of his ears!

Rick - He'll be needing a haircut to even things out after this match, that's for sure! And it's a little known fact that Zed's VERY proud of his long, thick mane of hair, Dave: he's NOT going to be happy about this turn of events AT ALL!

Dave - You're not kidding! Logan storming over to the nearly motionless Swanson. I'm not sure if he banged his head on impact or if he just passed out from the pain from the fall, but either way, he's presenting an easy target for Logan here... Logan ripping him off the heavily cracked table-

[As he does so, we're able to see a lot of blood pouring from Swanson's forearm.]

Dave - Oh my GOD! THAT'S what that noise was! Swanson's gash that he received from Peterson and a hacksaw at Shockwave must have re-opened on impact! And Swanson is losing a LOT of blood from that arm!

Rick - You got THAT right! Zed may look like the Devil himself with blood coming from his nose and smoke rising off him, but Sean's in real trouble here. Logan standing Swanson up- HUGE discus punch knocks Sean into the cage- OH!! And did you hear that SIZZLING noise?! Sean may go home a "marked man" after that little bit of branding!

Dave - But I think the burn was enough to shock him back into consciousness, anyway, Rick! But that's not going to stop Zed Logan for a second! Pulling Swanson off the mat by the hair- picks him up- and across the knee with a backbreaker! Zed Logan looking for crowd support now, and by God, he's getting it! This jam-packed Planet Dome is behind him for the time being, anyway!

Rick - They wanted an Extreme champ, and slowly but surely, they're seeing one forming before their eyes, Dave. Logan now pulling Swanson up once again- Pulls Sean in for a standing headscissor! Logan signaling to the crowd. What are we going to see here? Powerbomb- NO!!! He hung Swanson and PLANTED him with Swanson's own "Canadian Impact" RIGHT onto the legless table!!! Swanson split open, but you can help but think that he's just being RE-opened! We know this man's skin is usually like leather, but his forehead has a big ol' gash on it now!

Dave - There's no question that Swanson has really let himself go lately, and this may well be why he's bleeding the way he is now, Rick, but he was just piledriven into a solid, unforgiving layer of wood: would it be ANY surprise if Logan had split open a fresh cut?

Rick - I guess not. All I'm saying is that Sean was in pretty rough shape coming into this match. But that's obviously not stopping Zed one bit! Dave - Logan now pulling Swanson up by his hair- hauling him over- BASHES him into the steel cage! And after what happened following the Swanson versus Peterson match at Shockwave, I don't blame Zed Logan one bit for manhandling Swanson the way he is!

Rick - But Logan's looking like he's far from done, Dave: he's dragging Swanson to his feet again- whips him to the turnbuckles! Logan slowly walking in there- now choking Swanson with the sole of his boot and using the ropes for the extra leverage! But Swanson had better watch out: his hair's getting DANGEROUSLY close to having those flames come up and set it on fire!

Dave - And with the way Logan's putting on the pressure and bending him backwards, we may soon be saying goodbye to some blue hair!

Rick - Swanson's struggling to get out of there, though! I'll bet he's starting to REALLY feel the heat!

Dave - I can tell you one thing: I don't envy any of these two men right now: My clothes are practically soaked through from just sitting here at ringside! You have to remember that they're SURROUNDED by flames right now, and with them exerting themselves besides, it must be like a blast furnace in there!

Rick - I know! And with heat like that, you'd better believe that dehydration must be turning into an extra factor here the longer this match goes...

Dave - Logan finally releasing Swanson, and the PAIN Foundation member slumping to the mat to try to get some air...

Rick - And that's ANOTHER thing: surrounded by fire like they are, you KNOW that the ol' oxygen's got to be THAT much thinner in there, which makes them have to work even harder just to get the same results that they want. But air is looking to be the least of Zed's concerns right now: he's just yanked Sean up off the mat and plowed he back down with a big kneelift to the body!

Dave - And things looking very bad for Swanson here as Logan's setting up another table...

Rick - And you know that the PAIN Foundation members at ringside aren't too impressed with this shift in momentum, either, let me tell ya'! They're starting to yell at Swanson to get back into this one almost as much as they are at Zed to distract him!

Dave - I'd hate to have to be Swanson after this match: not ONLY for the fact that he may need a blood transfusion and hospital time, but also for the fact that he'll have to go to the back and face the PAIN Foundation. He better just hope that he can dig down REAL deep and pull of a win!

Rick - And things are about to get even WORSE for Sean, if that's possible! "The Black Thunder" has brought him up to the top, and it looks like he's going to follow him up there for a superplex! If he hits this, Swanson will be going RIGHT THROUGH ANOTHER TABLE! Logan- NO! Swanson blocks it! Logan again- WOAH!!!!!! THAT time he got it alright!!! Swanson's body just went RIGHT through the table!! Good NIGHT!

Dave - Swanson's writhing in pain in the splinted wreck of the table, folks. He's OBVIOUSLY hurting all OVER, and bad!

Rick - You got that right! But listen to the fans, Dave: they're seeing Sean get some of his own Extreme medicine, and they just can't get ENOUGH!!

Dave - You're not kidding! And it may just be getting worse! Logan's up once again, though a bit slowly this time, and he's pulling Swanson up once again- OH!! But a thumb to the eyes there by Swanson!

Rick - Swanson with a quick double-leg takedown to flatten Logan! Still with his legs- leans back- SLINGSHOTS Logan into the cage!! Once again, it Sean Swanson coming back from the dead and finding a way to keep himself alive in this match! Unreal!

Dave - I know what you, mean, Rick. This man's a warrior, no doubt about that! And he's really struggling to push himself up to his feet, despite the fact that he looks like he just got off the Matterhorn AND the Tilt-a-Whirl after taking a few drinks! Swanson staggering over to the ladder and setting it up good and sturdy in the middle of the ring, and by the sweet pea, he's actually climbing it! Slowly but surely Swanson making his way up, but Zed Logan already starting to try to get to his feet: Swanson's NEVER going to make it up in time!

Rick - Yup, and he knows it too, because now he's changed his mind and he's on his way back down! Logan back up to meet Swanson as he gets to the canvas- rushes him- LORDY ALMIGHTY!!!!

Dave - Unbelievable!! Sean Swanson hit a last second drop toe hold and Zed Logan CLOTHESLINED himself on one of the ladder rungs as a result!!! Logan gripping at his throat trying to get some air, but Swanson back to the ladder and on his way up one more time!

Rick - And Zed's turning bluer by the second, Dave! His windpipe may well have been crushed! Man, I hope we have some more paramedics handy...

Dave - They're right over there at ringside, Rick, and I'm sure that watching this carnage unfold must be MURDER for them to watch!

Rick - You can say that again! They have almost as good an idea of what's happening to these two warhorses' bodies and Logan and Swanson do!

Dave - And Swanson nearing to top of the ladder, but looking over his shoulder, and he can't BELIEVE what he's seeing! Zed Logan may be on the verge of turning purple, but he's trying to push himself to his feet!! Swanson turning around on the ladder- DIVING HEADBUTT down into the BACK of Zed Logan's SKULL!!! Rick - And needless to say that Zed didn't see that one coming, Dave, and that headbutt drove his face right into the mat!! And if his nose wasn't broken before, it damn well is now! Swanson though, bleeding up a storm from that cut on his forehead, and for the third time in a row, he's climbing up the ladder again!!!

Dave - Zed Logan on his knees, holding his face and coughing out blood while Swanson makes his ascent...

Rick - At least he's getting SOME oxygen through now!

Dave - Swanson almost there once again...

Rick - Zed should let him get the belt for him right about now while he gets the air back into his lungs. Just because Sean gets the belt doesn't mean it over-

Dave - But Zed Logan pushing himself effortfully to his feet again- He's climbing after Swanso- HAS him by the ankle!!!

[The fans roar with approval.]

Dave - [yelling to be heard over the crowd] Zed Logan has Swanson, but Swanson trying to kick the big man off!! But he's only losing his footing more in doing so- DOWN goes Swanson- INTO the smouldering bonfire!! Swanson rolling out of there with pieces of coal from the fire sticking to him, and Zed Logan, breathing heavily, but he's climbing the ladder!!

Rick - I'm not so sure this was a good idea for Zed: he's just wearing himself out in climbing that thing. He should have let Swanson expend the effort of the climb, THEN taken the belt from him once he's down!

Dave - Logan obviously not thinking of that sort of strategy OR contemplating taking the easy way out, Rick, because he's on hi way to the top, and from the look of Swanson, I don't think he's going to be able to stop him! Logan with two rungs to go before he can grab the belt, one... He has it!!

Rick - But NOW he has to get down, and Sean's actually returning to his feet!! Zed's going to be getting down from that ladder the hard way once again-

Dave - Hold the phone! Zed Logan still climbing to the very TOP of that ladder and standing on the very top! Is he going to jump down on Swanson from about 15 feet up? Is he insane?!! What the- Logan with the belt and using the chain to SWING TO THE CAGE- AND HE MADE IT!!!! All he has to do is make it to the floor now... climbing down- lets go and hits the floor!!! HE'S MADE IT!!!!!!

[The bell rings. Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" plays...]

Pattera - Ladies and gentlemen, your winner and STILL Planet Wrestling Extreme Champion, Zed "Bllllack Thunnderrrrrr" Loooooooooooooooooooooogannnn!!!

Dave - Zed Logan has managed to survive his first title defense in this incredibly insane match!! Security at ringside holding the PAIN Foundation at bay, and as I said before, I'd hate to be in Swanson's shoes right now! Just LOOK at the Foundation, they're FUMING! This was their first chance at gold in a while... probably since Dehumanizer held the E-WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and Swanson came up short. I'll bet that they're not going to be too happy with him.

Rick - You have to give Sean credit nonetheless: he's been coming off of some pretty rough times and managed to put up an excellent fight despite it all. Still, you can't help but feel a LITTLE sorry for the guy: this loss is only the latest in a string of problems for the guy...

Dave - Paramedics now have entered the cage to attend to Swanson, as well as check on Logan at ringside, but someone coming through the crowd! Security too busy with the PAIN to notice whoever it is: It's Kevin Peterson! The Gold Dragon wasn't scheduled to be out here at all, what's he doing here?

Rick - I don't know, Dave, but if he intends to hurt Zed, this could be another disaster- NO!! He's shaking Zed's hand, and now raising it in victory!!!

Dave - What does this mean? Could we be getting a glimpse at a future alliance here in Planet Wrestling?!... Questions to be answered at a later date, I'd wager, because unfortunately, we're out of time!! Don't forget to join us next time for Shockwave!! Goodnight everyone!

[The shot cuts to copyright information and credits to end the broadcast.]

CREDITS: -Edward Nesbit vs. Vinnie Jobberino: Edward Nesbit
-Tommy Glide's "exposé" on TSK: John Hinders
-Barry D'Live/ Vince Parker backstage scufflle: Rob Michaud
-Vince Parker vs. Barry D'Live: Jayson
-Kama vs. Xander: Rob Michaud with Zeus II <
-Zack Logan speech: Jeff Conway
-"The Corvette" speech: Nick Corveello
-Kevin Peterson vs. Marky$Marc: Rob Michaud with Zeus II
-Hank Albert/ Barry D'Live backstage scufflee: Rob Michaud
-Hank Albert vs. Barry D'Live: Jayson
-AngelKillers vs. Nemisis: Sean Swanson &p; Rob Michaud
-Rudy Rudos vs. Ken Jansen: Ken Hildebrand <
-Sean Swanson vs. Zed Logan: Rob Michaud -Card Production/ Commercials: Rob Michaud

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