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[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 "*I* sank the Titanic!", "The REAL Prettyboy", "The Unnatural Lawrence Watts", "I’m an OutCast too!", "Michaels is SEXXXY", "Best Wishes Diane!", "We Miss You Brain Gibbs", "_DAVE_", "The Canadian Invasion" and even one that reads "We Want Muskrat!". They’re cheering like mad as the camera sweeps over them. The shot switches to the announcer’s table at ringside, where David Deyo and Rick Richards are seated, wearing headsets and neatly-pressed suits.]

Dave - Ladies and gentlemen, we’re coming to you live from the Big Apple, in the Mecca of professional boxing and one of the greatest standing sports arenas on the planet: you know I’m talking about the now jam-packed Madison Square Garden!! I’m David Deyo and with me as always is Rick Richards.

Rick - That’s right, Dave: MSG may be the Mecca of pro boxing and the home of the New York Rangers, but TONIGHT it’s going to be the home of Planet Wrestling for one helluva’ PW Throttle!!

Dave - You’re not kidding, Rick: we’ve got some GREAT matches lined up tonight for you here tonight! We’ll be seeing New Jersey’s own "King of the Barrio Streets", Rudy Rudos in his debut, fighting a HANDICAP match no less, against the accomplished Truth AND Justice of "The America Way"! Matt Michaels will be seeing action as the "Ice Man" takes on Xander! Fresh off his Shockwave Inferno Match victory, Zed "Black Thunder" Logan will be squaring off against Herald! And tonight we’ll be introducing another newcomer with a late addition to the card, as "The Screw" Mike Phillips will be showing the ropes to "Pretty Boy" Tony DiFrangio. In tag team action, we’ll be seeing the PW return of the Dehumanizer, along with a mystery partner, who will be set to take on the uneasy alliance of the Canadian Crippler and the PW Extreme Champion: "Iceberg" Kevin Hall. And in the main event of the evening, "The Natural" Lawrence Watts will be putting the Trans World Title on the line against the man who blindsided him with a steel chair at Shockwave: the OutCast!

Rick - But that’s not all by a longshot: To kick things off on Throttle, we’re going to be seeing some blood when the "Heartbeat of Canada" Ken Jansen takes on fellow Canadian, Sean Swanson in a First Blood rules match!

Dave - And with the buildup that we’ve seen for that match since the airing of Shockwave, this one should be great! So let’s not wait any longer and get to Jim Pattera, in the ring now.

[The shot cuts to a far away shot of the ring, where we can tell a man in a suit is standing in its center. The bell rings. The shot cuts to one closer to the ring, where we can clearly make out ring announcer Jim Pattera.]

Pattera - Ladies and gentlemen, this contest is a First Blood match! The match will only end when one man is made to bleed! Introducing first...

[The sound system comes alive with "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd. The crowd rises to its feet as Sean Swanson emerges from behind the curtain and steps out onto the ramp.]

Pattera - Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada... Standing 6'4" and weighing in at 235 pounds... SEAN SWANSON!

[The New York crowd gives Swanson a hearty cheer. The arena lights dim to complete darkness as Swanson begins to make his way to the ring. Flashbulbs pop in the crowd, drawing brief white outlines around the silhouette of Sean Swanson. He reaches ringside and climbs up onto the apron, putting his hands on the top rope. The arena slowly lights up again, and Swanson steps between the ropes. He goes to the middle of the ring, reaches into his black vest... and pulls out a full-sized Canadian flag. Swanson waves the flag over his head, reveling in the positive response he's getting.]

Dave - Sean Swanson, the man who wants to be called the Canadian Champion, is getting a nice pop from this crowd. No doubt the fans here in the Garden are looking forward to this fight.

Rick - Who wouldn't be? This is going to be a messy affair, no question about it. Right here in our opening bout, we're going to see competition at its most basic level- two men just trying to rip each other open!

Dave - They've got a lot of motivation to do it, too. This whole thing started when Sean Swanson lured Valentine into accepting a challenge on Ken Jansen's behalf, and since then there's been some question about whether Val has developed some split allegiances. That's certainly been the question on Jansen's mind, and Swanson has been quick to exploit that.

Rick - Come on now, Dave. There's obviously something going on- you saw the little hints. You can't deny the fact that Swanson has had an effect on Valentine.

Dave - Of course he has; but I don't think it has anything to do with lust!

["Shine On You Crazy Diamond" fades out. In the ring, Swanson hands his flag to a ring attendant, and begins stretching his legs and loosening up his shoulders, watching the ramp. Jim Pattera prepares to speak again.]

Pattera - And his opponent--
[The lights go out, washing the arena in darkness. The tension mounts as seconds tick by... Now the Planet-Tron sparkles as gold glitter appears, spirals, converges in the center of the big screen into a large golden maple leaf. A white line zips across the image, hardening into a chrome-like bar. The opening beats of "Captive Heart" thump in the air, and the silver line jolts like an EKG while the maple leaf pounds in rhythm. Suddenly the maple leaf explodes with a scatter of gold and a sonic blast, and the arena lights come on... revealing Ken Jansen standing at the top of the ramp. He glares at the audience through mirrored sunglasses; there is a wireless microphone in his hand.]

Dave - Look at this, Rick- no Valentine!

Rick - Well, we all saw what happened right before Throttle. All the seeds of doubt and mistrust that Sean Swanson planted finally took root. We knew that Ken Jansen and Valentine were having problems lately, and this latest development with the upcoming Tag Team Tournament was really the straw that broke the camel's back. When Swanson suggested that it was Valentine who'd signed the two of them as a team, Jansen couldn't handle it anymore! So Jansen told her not to be at ringside with him in this match, and Valentine went one step farther- she said goodbye! There's no doubt that Sean Swanson has been successful in this game of psychological warfare. I wonder if he was counting on Valentine being here tonight, though, in order to throw Jansen off even more.

Dave - On the other hand, we also have to ask whether Jansen's attempt at putting Valentine out of sight will really keep her out of his mind. Considering the moral and physical support that Valentine has provided so far in Jansen's matches, we have to ask if the "Heartbeat of Canada" might have shot himself in the foot here.

Rick - And don't forget that Swanson mentioned something about arranging some backup in this match... I think Swanson could have the edge tonight.

[On the ramp, Jansen brings the microphone to his lips.]

Jansen - As you can see, Sean Swanson, there is no Valentine here for you to leer at, make passes at, or manipulate in any way. If you thought you'd have an advantage over me via my wife, you'd better have a backup plan or make one up P.D.Q. It's going to be just you and me, punk -- and I'm going to enjoy making you bleed!

[Jansen starts making his way toward the ring.]

Jansen - Now introducing your opponent, Swanson... Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada... Standing six feet tall and weighing 245 pounds... I am the greatest technical wrestler in the world; I am the FUTURE of this company; I am the man who lives up to all the hype... And tonight, Sean, I am going to be your daddy... I am the "Heartbeat of Canada", KEN JANSEN!

[Ignoring the mostly booing fans, Jansen climbs the ring steps to the apron. He is giving Swanson an evil look.]
Dave - Jansen looks focused here. Maybe he's actually done himself a favor by eliminating Valentine?

Rick - I don't know, but we're going to find out soon enough!

[Jansen removes his sunglasses and hands them to a ring attendant, then brings the mic up once more.]

Jansen - You can't beat me, Swanson -- remember that! Ring the bell!

[Jansen throws the microphone out of the ring. The bell sounds three times, and the match officially begins.]

*** Sean Swanson vs. The "Heartbeat of Canada" Ken Jansen - First Blood Match ***

Dave - They're circling now; Jansen is low, his hands in front of him, in that classic technical wrestling stance... Meanwhile Swanson has his fists up in more of a street fighting mode... and referee Ken Butler is wisely standing back. You can practically SEE the heat between those two! Here's the lock-up- no, they're throwing fists! It's one hell of a brawl to kick this match off! Jansen's putting his shoulder behind those right hands, and Swanson's hammering away at Ken's midsection. OH! BIG right to the jaw of Swanson, and Sean is staggering back... Ken moves in with a solid elbow!

Rick - Jansen is really taking control here- WHOA! Spoke too soon! Swanson comes back with a boot to the midsection, and a hard European uppercut. He's forcing Jansen into the corner- and he just peppers him with lefts and rights! The referee is trying to make Swanson back off, but all he can do is make polite suggestions here, Dave. Swanson with another European uppercut, and now he grabs Jansen's arm and whips him toward the opposite corner... Jansen with the reversal, and he sends Swanson into the ropes. Swanson comes back- and it's a belly-to-belly suplex by Ken Jansen!

Dave - Both men are quick to their feet again as Jansen runs in- Swanson with a spinning heel kick catches him in the chin. Jansen is down, and Swanson moves right in with a series of kicks to the chest, the ribs- a big stomp on the forehead. That gets Jansen to his feet in a hurry! Swanson takes him by the arm, whips him into the ropes- Jansen comes back with a lariat, Swanson ducks and goes behind with a waistlock- backward kick by Jansen breaks it up. Now Jansen slips in behind, applies a full nelson- Swanson is heaved right off his feet and DOWN with a full nelson slam!

Rick - Jansen's on fire! Look- he's waving his arm, shouting at Swanson to get up, and he's got that cocky sneer on his face. You can tell he's enjoying this, Dave. Swanson is getting to his feet now, and he's not so impressed by Jansen... but Jansen is jabbing his finger at the maple leaf logo on his singlet and talking trash right in Sean's face!

Dave - OH! Sean explodes with a clothesline that drops Jansen to the mat! Jansen rolls to a standing position, but Swanson has him by the hair- SLAMS him into the turnbuckles! And again! Here's a fistful of knuckles to Jansen's temples... Jansen counters with an elbow to Swanson's ribs, and now Ken brings him out of the corner with a whip. No, wait- Swanson puts the brakes on, reverses the whip- he catches Jansen with a drop toe hold! Ken's face bounces off the canvas! And now Swanson is going into a wrestling stance, but he's leaning way over and he's got his arms out with his hands wide open as if he's going to grope something... and he's hopping around on the balls of his feet with a big prankish grin on his face! He's obviously making fun of Jansen here, Rick.

Rick - Jansen is back up now, and he clearly didn't think it was funny. Here's a charge by Jansen, but Swanson dodges... Jansen into the ropes and back- and Sean catches him with a powerslam in the middle of the ring! Swanson wasting no time: he moves in, drags Ken to his feet and- OUCH! He plants a fist right on the bridge of the nose! Jansen twitches at that, and Sean hooks him in a front facelock. He might be setting up for a vertical suplex here.

Dave - Sean with the lift- Jansen blocks it. Ken counters with a DDT! Good thinking on his part! Swanson is slow to recover here, and Jansen is leaving the ring now. He's going over to the timekeeper's booth- hey! He just threw the poor guy out of his chair! Now Jansen is folding up the chair and he's sliding back into the ring with it. He's getting serious now!

Rick - I'll say! Swanson is just getting back on his feet now, and Jansen is coming up with that chair over his head- I KNEW this was going to get ugly, Dave!

Dave - Hold that thought- Swanson just put a fist in Jansen's solar plexus, stopping him cold! Swanson now with a hefty kick to the gut, and he grabs the chair out of Ken's hands. Jansen's having his tactics turned right back against him- No, wait, Swanson drops the chair, grabs a fistful of Ken's hair, and he DRIVES his knee into Jansen's face! And again! And a third time! Three big kneelifts, and Jansen is reeling from those blows to the head!

Rick - I'm surprised Sean didn't just clobber him with the chair. I guess he wants to bust open the "Heartbeat of Canada" with his own two hands.

Dave - Referee Ken Butler is checking Jansen; no blood so far. Swanson moves in now- connects with a standing dropkick, and Jansen goes down. Swanson follows up with an elbowdrop across the neck, gets up, drops another elbow. Sean hauls Ken up by the hair now, cocks his fist, and BLASTS him in the temple! Now he puts Jansen in a headlock- he's going for a running bulldog! Wait! Jansen gives him a shove from behind, and Swanson hits the turnbuckles chest-first! That must have knocked the wind out of him, because he's not coming back too quickly. Jansen capitalizes: front facelock on Swanson, hooks the leg, and it's a fisherman suplex- NO! Fisherman BUSTER! Ken dropped him right on the back of his head!

Rick - Great move by Ken Jansen, and it looks like he's snatched back the advantage! Now he drags Swanson into the corner, sits him up against the turnbuckles... Jansen now going to pick up that chair. What's he going to do with it?

Dave - He's wedging it in between the ropes with the seat positioned across the face of Sean Swanson... I have a bad feeling about this, Rick.

Rick - Jansen goes to the opposite corner... running start and- GOOD GOD! DEVASTATING dropkick to the chair, DRIVING it back into Swanson's face! Swanson's whole body jerked from that unbelievable shot! And listen to the crowd, Dave- the fans here in New York are LOVING this!

Dave - Sean Swanson is crawling painfully out of the corner, clutching his face... His nose could be broken! The referee is kneeling next to him, trying to tell if there's any blood... No, doesn't look like it.

Rick - I can't believe he's not gushing after what we just saw. Jansen's moving in, though, and he throws Swanson through the ropes and out of the ring. Looks like the ring isn't going to be big enough to contain these men.

Dave - Jansen scoops Swanson up, drops him across the guardrail. Sean's holding his throat... Ken starts in with kicks to the lower back! He's really dishing it out tonight! Jansen now grabbing him by the collar of his shirt and the seat of his pants- just RAMS him head-first into the barrier! Swanson is down and having trouble getting up. Jansen moves off a bit, and that's giving Swanson a chance to haul himself off the floor, using the rail for support. Wait- Ken turns around and makes a mad dash for Sean! This is going to be nasty- WHOA! Swanson lowers the shoulder and uses Jansen's own momentum to hurl him over the guardrail! Jansen just took out two rows! There are fans and chairs scattered everywhere!

Rick - Sean Swanson takes him down with a fantastic counter! That's going to slow down the "Heartbeat of Canada" a bit, I think!

Dave - Rick Richards, the master of the understatement, ladies and gentlemen. Referee Ken Butler is climbing over the guardrail now to check on Jansen; Ken hit those chairs head-first, and the impact could very well have lacerated him. Swanson is going into the crowd as well, and he's actually shoving Butler away so he can have first crack at Jansen. Sean brings Ken off the floor with a handful of tights... and it does not appear that Jansen was cut open from that fall. Swanson hits him with a couple of stiff punches to the face, and now he has him in a short-arm whip- right into the barrier- Jansen hits with an echoing BANG! That whole section of guardrail just collapsed into the ringside area, and Jansen is writhing on the floor, holding his side.

Rick - Swanson's starting to get his rhythm back now, Dave. He follows Jansen into the ringside area... Meanwhile, we have arena security holding back these raucous fans, who just got a faceful of Planet Wrestling action at its finest! And here, right in front of the announcing table, Swanson is positioning Jansen's head between Sean's thighs- I think we're about to see a piledriver on this concrete floor! NO! Jansen counters the set-up with a low blow!

Dave - That's the great equalizer in pro wrestling- big or small, NO man is immune!

Rick - Swanson is doubled over from that shot, and Jansen hits him with a BIG kick to the head that sends Sean reeling into the fallen guardrail. Jansen's looking around now- Hey, is he looking at ME? Oh, crap-

Dave - Hey! Ken Jansen just came behind the desk and hauled Rick Richards out of his chair!

[Rick Richards is standing back with an anxious look on his face, while Jansen glares at him and picks up the vacated chair.]

Dave - [Laughs] You're shaking like a leaf, Rick! Come on, try to look professional, would you?

Rick - He stole my chair! What did I ever do to him?

Dave - I don't know, but Jansen's now moving in on Swanson with the steel chair... OH MY GOD! Swanson with a SUPERKICK OUT OF NOWHERE, hitting the seat of the chair and knocking it back into Jansen's face! Jansen flies back, and he falls across the announcing desk! Good lord, I think he's knocked out! The crowd is ROARING, Rick! Rick? Get back here!

Rick - I want to get my chair back!

Dave - Referee Ken Butler's moving in to check for blood, but you and I can clearly see that Jansen's not bleeding just yet. Here comes Swanson, still feeling that low blow. I have to believe that Swanson was waiting for an opportunity to get in a good, solid shot, and he pulled it off! Hold it- Swanson is climbing up on our table! He's dragging Jansen up as well, and... I can't believe this!

Rick - He's setting up for the piledriver again! He's got Jansen up- LOOK OUT!!!

[Dave Deyo and Rick Richards dive out of the way. Swanson drops the piledriver and the announcing table crumples into pieces. Monitors and format sheets go flying. The Garden is on its feet and screaming.]

Dave - Are we still on? I can't BELIEVE what we just saw! Sean Swanson just put the "Heartbeat of Canada" through our desk with a piledriver! My GOD! Swanson is crawling out of what used to be the announcing table, and the referee is checking Jansen for major cuts... Amazingly, no blood yet!!

Rick - Swanson is getting to his feet, and the fans are just going CRAZY in here! Swanson kicking some table fragments away and gathering Ken Jansen up... and heaves him back into the ring. This is only the first match, and we've already lost a table!

Dave - Swanson seems to want to take the fight back into the squared circle, and I think Ken Butler is more than happy at this turn of events- he's getting pretty nervous out here. Sean slips under the ropes, then drags Jansen toward the middle of the ring. Wait- he's going to the corner- Swanson's climbing to the top rope!
Rick - He's going to capitalize on the situation in a big way, Dave! Swanson's signaling... I think he's going to go for the top-rope diving headbutt!

Dave - He could be taking a huge risk here- if Jansen rolls out of the way, Swanson could splatter his own face all over the mat.

Rick - No possible way! Jansen's not going anywhere after that piledriver!

Dave - He's moving! Jansen's starting to stir!

Rick - Swanson's up- here's the leap- he CONNECTS! Right in the chest! Ken Jansen is curled up in a ball, clutching his sternum! THERE'S a heart-stopper for you!

Dave - No kidding! Jansen tried to get out of the way, but he wasn't fast enough! Sean Swanson is completely in control of this match now. He's back on his feet, and he's delivering some vicious kicks to the ribs of Ken Jansen. He brings the heel of his boot down on Jansen's forehead- really grinding it in! That's one way to draw blood, no question about it! Jansen is barely conscious enough to put his hands up for protection. Swanson drops the leg across the chest, adding to the damage he did with the headbutt. Sean now with a handful of Jansen's hair; he brings Ken to his feet, whips him to the ropes- catches him on the way back with a BIG kneesmash to the gut! Front facelock aaaand- DDT! Swanson is getting his second wind, and he's making the most of it!

Rick - And Jansen's not faring well at all! Swanson has him up again, there's a whip straight into the corner. Jansen hits hard- WHOA! Ken Jansen explodes out of the corner with a tackle, knocking Swanson down! And now it's Jansen hammering lefts and rights to the face of Sean Swanson! Swanson's doing his best to cover up, but Jansen is just WHALING on him! Ken gets up now, rushes over to the chair in the far corner while Swanson staggers to his feet- Jansen has the chair! OH! What a SWING! Swanson put his hand up for protection, but he took most of that chair shot in the head! Jansen brings it up again- and DOWN across the back!

Dave - Jansen's snapped! He's going on sheer adrenaline now! He drops the chair, takes Swanson by the head, and slams him into the turnbuckles. Swanson stumbles toward the middle of the ring- Jansen comes in from behind with the waistlock and maneuvers near the fallen chair. Good lord, Rick, what if he pulls off a German suplex onto that chair?

Rick - It'll be the end of Sean Swanson, that's for sure! Wait- Swanson struggling out of the waistlock- he ducks behind with a waistlock of his own. He lifts Jansen off his feet- and DOWN across the knee with a tailbone-shattering atomic drop! Jansen's clasping his back in pain... I think that's stemmed Jansen's momentum a bit!

Dave - Look- Swanson's setting up for something. He goes behind, puts the arm across the shoulder, reaches down to hook Jansen's leg... Could this be Swanson's patented Snap-Back Suplex?

Rick - OH! Jansen with the backward kick makes him break the hold! I guess we'll never know! But look- Jansen reaches back for the head- he's going for the Panic Breaker!

Dave - NO! Swanson shoves him hard, and Jansen tumbles through the ropes, falling on the floor by the demolished table in front of us! Whew! That was CLOSE. Swanson had enough presence of mind to counter a move that could well have ended the match! That's the move that nearly put Smokin' John Hayes down for the count at Shockwave. Sean's taking a second to catch his breath... Now he runs into the far ropes and comes back- SUICIDE DIVE through the ropes!

Rick - Jansen with the chair- GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY! Jansen just SWATTED Swanson out of the air! Sean crashes in a heap on the floor, probably out cold! And Jansen's staring at the chair in his hands- or what used to be a chair; the damn thing's twisted into something totally unrecognizable!

Dave - Referee Ken Butler is climbing out of the ring now to see if Swanson's been busted open, or more likely, broken in several places... But look at Jansen: he's dropped the chair, and he's going up on the apron now- what is he going to do?

Rick - Swanson is very slowly coming to his senses and he's trying to stand, but he's swaying back and forth like a downtown drunk... No blood yet! This guy must have skin like a baseball glove! WAIT! Jansen comes off the apron with a flying lariat! Both men go down, but Swanson took the most damage. I'm telling you, Ken Jansen is pulling out all the stops tonight!

Dave - You're right about that. But he's fired up like we've never seen before- this man is punishing Sean Swanson for every lewd glance and flirtatious remark he's been throwing at Valentine since this past Shockwave. Ken Jansen's wife is at the hub of this rivalry... but ironically, Valentine isn't even IN New York to see Jansen and Swanson kill each other!

Rick - SHE isn't, but thousands of fans here in the Garden are seeing it, and it's turned into a WILD match!

Dave - Speaking of which, Jansen has just gone over to the timekeeper's booth and he's confiscated the ring bell. Swanson is using the apron for support over here... Jansen runs over and

[Ding!]

Dave - CLUBS him with the bell! And now Ken Jansen is standing over him with a positively EVIL grin, pointing at his maple leaf insignia. He's doing just what he said he would, Rick; but he won't win this match until he can make Swanson bleed- and that's proving to be a tough task indeed!

Rick - Jansen's telling Ken Butler to check Swanson again; meanwhile, he's leaning down and dragging something out from under the ring... Oh hell- it's another table!

[Jansen is saying something over his shoulder as he brings the table out in front of Deyo and Richards.]
Rick - I didn't catch that...

Dave - He just said we look like idiots standing here at ringside, so he's going to replace our table.

[Jansen sets up the table and pushes it into position, on top of the broken panels remaining from the first table.]

Rick - Yeah, right- I don't believe for a second that he's setting this up for us: This is for Sean Swanson, and I don't feel safe being near it!

Dave - You could be right; Jansen just turned his attention back to Swanson, who's leaning against the ring post. WAIT! Swanson just grabbed Jansen by the tights and yanked him into the post! Jansen wasted too much time out here, and now Swanson's getting in some offense! He's knocking Jansen's head repeatedly into the post- Jesus Murphy, Rick, he's going to give him a concussion!

Rick - So he's just getting back what he's been giving Sean Swanson! Swanson now with an armlock... he turns it into a big hiptoss, throwing Jansen down onto the fallen guardrail! OUCH! That's going to mess up a back for sure! Ken Jansen is still clutching the ring bell, but it's not doing him much good! Swanson hauls him up again, and he's running Jansen toward the aisle- STRAIGHT into the ring steps! Ken's shoulder just knocked those heavy steps into the middle of the floor... and it looks like he's finally let go of the bell.

Dave - Sean Swanson is really making a comeback here! Jansen is rubbing his shoulder gingerly, probably wondering if it's been dislocated... and Sean comes in with stomps to the chest. He's REALLY laying into the "Heartbeat of Canada" now! But hold on a second- Jansen's reaching for the bell he dropped. Is Swanson seeing it? No, Swanson kicks him again, and now he's getting down on the floor to really put the knuckles to Ken Jansen's head. JANSEN WITH THE BELL! He CLOCKS Sean in the ear! Swanson backs off, holding the side of his head and grimacing... That's the moment of separation Jansen needed! Ken throws the bell aside, gets up, grabs Swanson by the collar and tosses him back into the ring.

Rick - Maybe now this will start resembling a WRESTLING match.

Dave - I doubt it! Jansen is climbing in behind Swanson, and referee Ken Butler is also entering the ring. Swanson's ear is burning red and swelling, but he's still got some fight in him- he gets to his feet and runs against the ropes. He comes back with a lariat- Jansen ducks- Swanson comes back- Jansen puts a boot right in his abdominal region, stopping Sean in his tracks. Now Jansen's leading him over to where the chair is laying on the mat. He's setting Sean's head between the thighs, and he's reaching to hook Swanson's arms... Good lord, double-underhook piledriver coming up!

Rick - Ken Butler is hovering around them, knowing this could be the end... And the crowd is standing to watch this too!

Dave - NO! Jansen didn't lock the arms, and Swanson got loose! Now Sean reaches for the knees, heaves, and trips Ken up with a double-leg takedown- right on top of the chair!

Rick - But did you see Jansen's arm flail? His elbow hit Butler in the chin! The referee just went down! What do you think would happen if the referee was the first one to be busted open?

Dave - God only knows! But I do know that with the only authority figure in this match now out of commission, ANYTHING goes!

Rick - Well, Swanson looks ready to try anything at this point... He drags Jansen off the chair to an upright position, twists around him, and applies an abdominal stretch. He's capitalizing on the punishment that Ken Jansen's back has taken so far, and he's adding insult to injury by pulling back on Jansen's hair! This is a real role reversal we're seeing, Dave: the self-proclaimed "greatest technical wrestler in the world" has been brawling like there's no tomorrow, and now Sean Swanson is using wrestling holds to punish Jansen.

Dave - Ken Jansen is trying to get out of it, though; he's shifting his weight to gain more leverage. But now Swanson is changing his footing- MY GOD! He just PLANTED Jansen with a forward Russian legsweep! Jansen wasn't expecting that, and now he's flat on his face!

Rick - That was a great maneuver, and it's hitting Jansen where he needs to be hit- in the face. And look at Sean: he's putting two fingers in the air. Could that mean...?

Dave - He's going to go for another one!

[The scene cuts to the aisle, where a man in a red and black mask is making his way purposefully to the ring. In his hand he carries a kendo stick. The fans at aisleside are leaning over the guardrail, trying to get a good look at him.]

Rick - Uh oh... We know who that is! Rudy Rudos!

Dave - Could this be the "back-up" that Sean Swanson alluded to? In a recent interview, Rudos showed quite a bit of interest in this match, especially where it concerned Swanson going after Valentine... Of course, things have changed since we learned that Val wasn't going to be here, but this could still be bad for Ken Jansen!

[The scene cuts back to the in-ring action.]

Rick - Well, Swanson hasn't noticed him coming yet, but he's setting Jansen up and- DOWN with ANOTHER front Russian legsweep! This is great strategy by Sean Swanson, concentrating on keeping Jansen stunned. Now Swanson stands up... and he puts THREE fingers in the air!

Dave - He's going to try it a third time! And you know what they say about third times...

Rick - But hold on- Rudy Rudos has arrived at ringside... and security is starting to rush down the aisle!

Dave - Swanson still hasn't seen him, but Sean is having trouble holding Jansen up for the third legsweep, groggy as Ken is, and he's using the ropes to keep his balance... HEY! Rudos just jumped up on the apron, right next to Swanson! Swanson turns his head, finally seeing Rudos, but Rudos is already swinging that kendo stick- Sean tries to dodge, but he's not fast enough! Rudos misses the head, but he connects with the shoulder of Sean Swanson! Swanson drops Jansen and clutches his shoulder, staggering away!

Rick - I guess Rudos WASN'T Swanson's back-up after all! But that's moot now, as security has reached the ring and they're dragging Rudy Rudos away! He only had time for one swing, but it was a good one, and Swanson is down! Ken Jansen is holding the ropes, trying to clear his head, confused by this mob of officials pressing Rudos toward the back. I don't think he realizes that Rudos saved him from being dropped on his face for a third time!

Dave - In any case, Jansen is shaking off the pain now, while Swanson is on one knee, clutching that shoulder. Jansen sees that, and he's moving in- kick to the shoulder! Swanson jumps up to his feet to try to put some separation between them, but Jansen is zeroing in on that weak point. He runs in- Jansen with a dropkick to the shoulder! And now he goes for the chair! Swanson is changing his stance to defend that spot- but Jansen just bashes him in the crown of the skull! Swanson drops to the canvas!

Rick - This match has turned right around once again, and Jansen is back in control. Now Jansen is laying the chair across Sean's face, and he's climbing up the turnbuckles... Dave, this is NOT going to be for the faint-hearted!

Dave - I have a feeling you're right! Jansen is on the top turnbuckle, and he's giving Swanson a thumbs-down- and he jumps with a top-rope flying legdrop!

Rick - NO! MY GOD! SWANSON MOVED! Jansen hits nothing but solid canvas!

Dave - Right at the last second, Sean Swanson rolled out of the way! Jansen's down, and it looks like he might have wrenched his back!

Rick - He should've made sure that Swanson would stay down before he tried a high-risk move like that! Jansen wanted to finish Swanson off with style, and it didn't pay off!

Dave - But now Swanson is up, and he's taking advantage of this by scooping Jansen up and executing a KILLER backbreaker! Jansen goes down, and he's not moving... Now Swanson picks up the chair- lays it on Jansen's head!

Rick - No! He wouldn't!

Dave - Sean goes to the top rope! If he hits this, it's the end, no two ways about it! What a bitter irony it would be for Jansen to lose to one of his own signature moves!
Rick - Swanson leaps with a flying legdrop of his own! OH, GOD NO- Jansen got out of the way just in time! Sean crashes to the mat with nothing to break his fall! It must have taken everything Jansen had left in him to avoid that!

Dave - But look at the toll that this fight has taken on both of these men- they're physically exhausted, and they've got to be in serious pain! And wouldn't you know it: with both men on the mat, referee Ken Butler is finally coming back to his senses. But give him credit, folks; Butler's first move is to check both men for blood. At least he hasn't forgotten his duty here.

Rick - With both men down, Dave, you have to ask yourself the pressing question: with each man risking everything just to put the other away, and with the OBVIOUS hatred that’s built up between the pair, added to the fact that each of them could have some permanent damage done tonight- How in the WORLD are Swanson and Jansen going to co-exist together in a tag team tournament?!

Dave - I have NO idea, Rick. But like you say, with the damage that they’ve already sustained, one or both of these men may not even be showing up for their run toward tag team gold!

Rick - Well, here the first hopeful sign of ever seeing a tag match involving these two combatants materializing: Jansen is starting to roll toward the ropes now, and he's using them to help pull himself off the mat. He's moving slow in there; obviously his back took a lot of damage from his failed high-risk offense. Sean Swanson is groping for the ropes now as well. I can't believe these guys are still moving!

Dave - It's pure guts and emotion driving them now. Swanson is following the ropes toward Jansen... Jansen sees him, and grabs him by the hair, and starts pushing him over the top rope. Sean is struggling- he goes over the ropes, but lands on the apron. Now Swanson fights back with a right hand, striking Jansen in the jaw, and another, and now he's hooking Jansen into a front facelock... He's trying to suplex Ken Jansen out of the ring!

Rick - Swanson with a big grunt, and he lifts Jansen up- but Jansen drops down on the apron next to him! I'm actually glad he didn't complete the suplex, because they'd have landed right on our new table!

Dave - Now it's a fistfight on the apron! Swanson, an accomplished brawler, is winning this exchange, wearing Jansen down. Wait- now he's twining his left leg with Jansen's right, and locks his arm around Jansen's neck- He's trying to throw Jansen off the apron with a Russian legsweep!

Rick - No! Jansen gets an elbow in, and another, and he's just bashing Swanson with elbows to the side until Sean has to break the hold. NO! Jansen now setting Swanson up for the Russian legsweep in return! Jansen with a grip on the top rope- GOOD GOD! Jansen LAUNCHES Swanson backward off the edge of the ring! And Swanson's head just clipped the edge of the table!

Dave - Sean Swanson could have broken his neck right here in front of us! The man isn't moving! Jansen is coming down to the floor now... He heaves Swanson off the ground and lays him out on the table. What does he have in mind?

Rick - Jansen's climbing back onto the apron... He stops to catch his breath... And he's starting up the turnbuckles! Is he some kind of maniac? The last time he did this, he almost crushed his spine!

Dave - He's on the top rope now, and I'm getting the hell away from this table, Rick!

Rick - Jansen puts his arms in the air... Where have we seen that pose before?

Dave - He jumps with both feet aimed directly at Sean Swanson! OH MY GOD! Here he comes!

Rick - NO! JESUS CHRIST!

Dave - HEARTSTOPPER! He just DRILLED SEAN SWANSON through a TABLE with the HEARTSTOPPER! Ken Jansen doesn't give a DAMN about his own body! He doesn't give a DAMN about Swanson's body! He just DOESN'T GIVE A DAMN!

Rick - What an IMPACT! This table has been reduced to splinters! There's debris EVERYWHERE! The guardrail has been knocked five feet into the crowd! And laying amid this wreckage are two men who are probably DEAD!

Dave - Jansen's legs have GOT to be BROKEN, Rick! At the VERY LEAST! And Swanson's ribcage must be SHATTERED!

Rick - Ladies and gentlemen, we have just witnessed a man jumping twelve feet in the air with a flying double-foot stomp through a table... and now he's laying face-down with half of his body wedged under the protective barrier! And Swanson, who took the full impact of the Heartstopper, is rolled up in the fetal position, hugging his chest and gasping for air! At least we know Sean’s alive now, but to be perfectly honest, I don't see how this match can go on!

Dave - I don't know either, Rick... but Madison Square Garden has gone POSTAL here!

[The arena is literally shuddering as thousands of fans stomp the floor in unison, screaming in excitement.]

Rick - Take a look at poor Ken Butler, who has to pick through this crash site just to see if someone's bleeding. He should just award this match to whoever survived the blast!

Dave - Amazingly, Butler is reporting that neither man has been cut open.

Rick - Okay, and now he should check them for vital signs!

Dave - Wait a second, Rick- we have movement! Ken Jansen is dragging himself out from under the guardrail, and he's heavily favoring his left knee. Look at this man: his face is deeply bruised from the fall, and with all the blood pooled right under the skin, it's not going to take much to open him up!

Rick - That all depends on whether Sean Swanson can recover enough to mount any kind of offense. Jansen has reached the side if the ring, and he's doing what he can to raise himself off the floor. And look here- Swanson IS alive, but not well! He's moving inch by inch out of the remains of this second table, clutching his ribs as if it's the only thing keeping them from falling apart. He may not be bleeding on the outside, but I guarantee he's suffered some serious internal lacerations.

Dave - That may be, but give Sean Swanson credit: he's not giving up! Jansen has pulled himself onto the apron and he's rolling inside the ring now. And Swanson is now trying to follow him in. Jansen and Swanson, if they still have a coherent thought in their heads, have got to be asking themselves what it'll take to finally end the match. Both of these men look like the losing side of a head-on collision!

Rick - Jansen and Swanson are now both in the ring, and using the ropes in an effort to return to a standing position.

[The crowd, having finally settled down, suddenly emits a roar.]

Rick - What's going on?

Dave - Oh my god, Rick- look at the ramp!

[The scene switches to a shot of the aisle. A blonde woman in a black-and-gold wrestling singlet is marching quickly and determinedly toward the ring with long strides, carrying a navy blue gym bag. She is completely ignoring the aisleside fans who reach out and try to touch her.]

Rick - It's VALENTINE! What's SHE doing here? I thought she stayed home!

Dave - I don't like the look on her face, Rick- she looks like she's on a mission, and that's going to spell disaster for one of the men in this ring! The question is, who is she after?

Rick - Jansen and Swanson are on the opposite side of the ring from her, and they haven't seen her yet. But they've just seen each other, and here go the fists again! I can't believe they have enough in them to get into a slugfest at this point!

Dave - Valentine has reached ringside... Meanwhile, Jansen has grappled Swanson, and they're struggling to get the advantage here. Swanson brings his knee up into Ken's midsection- Jansen returns with an elbow across the neck. Ken with a second elbow to Sean's sternum, staggering him! Now Jansen takes him with a short-arm whip and just HURLS Swanson into the far corner! God! He threw him so hard that he lost his own footing! And Swanson hit those turnbuckles CHEST-FIRST! That's got to be KILLING him! His legs fall out from under him, and all that's keeping him upright is the turnbuckle hooked under his chin!

Rick - Valentine just jumped up on the apron, Dave... She's staring right at Ken Jansen- Jansen sees her, and he's flipping out! Jansen has no idea what she's doing in New York, but he's got to be thinking about what she'll do now that she's here... After the way they broke off prior to Throttle, Valentine may well be looking for a little retribution from Jansen!

Dave - Maybe THIS is what Swanson meant by back-up! Using Valentine against Jansen- a swerve to end all swerves!

Rick - Speaking of Swanson, he's only just now put his feet back on the mat, but the pain in his ribs must be excruciating! He's holding onto the top rope like a lifeline here, and he's starting to follow it out of the corner, toward where Valentine is standing...

Dave - What's this- Valentine's reaching into that gym bag now- she pulls something out- Is that what I think it is?

Rick - It's a gold megaphone! Her "secret weapon"!

Dave - GOOD LORD! She SMASHES it into Sean Swanson's FACE! Swanson's head just snapped back, and he goes down like a redwood!

Rick - Red is right, Dave- Swanson's been busted open! Referee Ken Butler is signaling for the bell! It's over!

[The bell rings, and the match is officially over. The crowd is on its feet and screaming.]

Dave - Jansen is in total shock at what he's just seen! Sean Swanson is completely out cold on the canvas, with a small crimson puddle starting to grow around his head... Now Valentine's ducking through the ropes, and she goes up to Ken Jansen and offers him the blood-stained megaphone. Jansen accepts it! And Valentine raises Jansen's arm in victory!

Rick - I don't think there's any question anymore about where Valentine's allegiances lie! Let's hand it over to Jim Pattera as he gives the official result.

[Ken Jansen lifts Valentine in the air and holds the megaphone over his head, ecstatic. Jim Pattera climbs between the ropes and joins Jansen and Val in the middle of the ring.]

Pattera - Ladies and gentlemen, your winner... The "Heartbeat of Canada", KEN JAAANSEEEN!!

["Captive Heart" blasts through the arena, drawing a pop from the crowd.]

Dave - Like him or not, Ken Jansen has won this match, and New York is showing their appreciation for the performance they've just seen here in Madison Square Garden!

Rick - Performance? More like CARNAGE! But both these guys deserve a huge round of applause, Dave. Sean Swanson is regaining consciousness, and he's propped himself up in the corner, wiping blood out of his eyes... and realizing that it is, in fact, his own! And Jansen is carrying Valentine around the ring, limping a bit on that left leg... but he couldn't be happier about how this whole thing turned out.

Dave - Of course, there's still the nagging matter of just who it was who signed Jansen and Swanson together as a tag team... but after this, Sean's going to have trouble arguing that it was Valentine's doing!

[The scene switches to the aisle, where a man in a leg cast is hobbling quickly toward the ring, a giant grin on his face.]

Dave - Uh oh- it's "Livewire" Gil Crowley!

Rick - What is THIS all about?

Dave - Jansen hasn't seen him yet because he's still celebrating his victory. Hey! Did Swanson just WAVE at Crowley? It almost looked as if Sean was urging "Livewire" to hurry up...

Rick - No, I think he was just rotating his shoulder.

Dave - I'm not so sure... In any case, Crowley's making good time in spite of his cast, and he's staring- no, more like LEERING directly at Valentine. This is the same thing he did at Shockwave, Rick! You know, Swanson said before the event that his man was coming for Valentine... You don't suppose Swanson and Crowley could be working together...?

Rick - Are you making this up as you go along?

Dave - Just putting together stray pieces... Now officials are starting to come down the aisle after Crowley, but not too many security guards- no doubt Rudy Rudos's appearance earlier has detained many of the security staff on hand here tonight. Jansen and Valentine just noticed Crowley, who is now at ringside and trying to climb into the ring- and Gil's got a whole running commentary of his own going on down there...

Rick - ...Er, I don't think we'll repeat any of that. The look of disgust on Valentine's face says it all, frankly. Jansen looks like he's about to jump out there and slug him, but the officials have finally caught up to Crowley and they're escorting him away from the ring. Crowley's allowing himself to be led up the ramp, but he's staring over his shoulder at Val and licking his lips... Puts me in mind of a hungry wolf, Dave.

Dave - Gil Crowley gets creepier by the week and no mistake. Sean Swanson is now taking his leave, following the procession of officials... Meanwhile, Jansen and Valentine are posing once more for the crowd. What a match, Rick! And this was only the FIRST match of the night!

Rick - We're going to try to keep the momentum going with our next match-up, while backstage crew now, is clearing our the wreckage of tables at ringside and it fitting us with a new announcer’s table for the night...

Dave - And what a match it should be, Rick: Newcomer Rudy Rudos, who (if you’ll pardon the pun) we’ve ALREADY seen make an _impact_ tonight, is going to be making his debut... in a HANDICAP match of all things! Can you believe the audacity of this man to make such a challenge for his first Planet Wrestling matchup?

Rick - I have to agree, Dave. Rudos may have more courage than brains, because not only is he in a handicap match, but he's facing off against some skilled competition too: who can forget the fact that these The American Way upset the World Tag Team Champions in a battle prior to the Zero Tolerance Pay Per View? I know that I sure can't!

Dave - Right you are Rick: New Jersey’s self-proclaimed "King of the Barrio Streets" will have his work cut out for him indeed... [he pauses] I’m getting an announcement... [longer pause] Ladies and gentlemen, have we got a surprise for you!! Smokin John Hayes has been put into a rematch from Shockwave against the "Heartbeat of Canada" Ken Jansen, and the match will be taking place later here tonight on this very Throttle telecast!!

Rick - WOW!! What a bombshell THAT is! But after the grueling match we just saw him endure, do you REALLY think that Jansen will be in any shape to give Hayes a run for his money? Goodness knows he seemed to be keeping up with him pretty well last time the two met...

Dave - That he did, but regardless of how Jansen’s doing, the Champion wasn’t expecting ANY sort of ring action tonight at all! He can’t possibly be prepared for a match, but I’ll remind everyone that this is simply a non-title match. This is VERY exciting news, Rick, and I for one can’t wait to see this one take place.

Rick - You and me both, Dave. Like I’ve said before, I’m hardly a Ken Jansen sympathizer, but anyone who can give a member of TSK a piece of their mind is at least tolerable in my book. But we still have a few matches to go before we can see that, so let’s get to Jim to get our next match underway...

[The bell rings.]

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

Pattera - Introducing first, they weigh in at over 400 pounds, from Washington, D.C., they are Truth and Justice, "The American Way"!!!

[The pair walk out from behind the curtain, with Truth waving Old Glory back and forth, much to the delight of the fans.]

Pattera - And here to sing the National Anthem is our special guest tonight, Mr. Bobcat Goldthwait!
Deyo - Oh my dear lord... Bobcat Goldthwait?!

Rick - Have some respect, Dave!

[Goldthwait walks to the ring, and steps inside. Jim hands him the mic.]

Goldthwait [half screaming; scratchy and loud voice; sounds half-retarded] - HI!

[He clears his throat, then begins the song in a beautiful, enchanting baritone voice... as he sings, the shot switches to various fans standing at attention in the audience, to a shot of the American flag hanging from the rafters and to both members of "The American Way", who are standing stiffly and seriously at attention. The song ends, and they salute the flag sharply, then proceed to ringside and climb up onto the ring apron. A number of fans chant "U-S-A!" as they Truth waves their flag about. In the ring, Goldthwait is still taking a bow, he then hands the mic back to Jim Pattera, then shakes hands with Justice, followed by Truth, and then exits the ring.]

Dave [sounds astonished] - My GOD. I had no IDEA that Bobcat had those kinds of pipes on him!

Rick - I’m not sure if any of us did, Dave.

Pattera - And their opponent, ["NO" by SoulFly starts to play] coming down the aisle, from New Jersey [the crowd starts to boo loudly], weighing in at 225 pounds, he stands 6'2", accompanied to the ring by Scooter the Cute Cuddly Panda Bear, "King of the Barrio Streets" Rudy Rudos!!!

[Rudos comes out from behind the curtain. He wears a red and black luchador mask and 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 kendo stick. He makes his way to the ring, accompanied by someone dressed in a large, furry panda bear costume. 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 something at Justice and leapfrogs over the top rope, into the ring.]

Dave - Now who in the WORLD is the panda costumed person?! What the heck is Rudos trying to prove here?

Rick - Didn’t you listen to the announcement, Dave? His name is Scooter.

Dave - Yes but... Never mind. Either way, this New York crowd doesn’t seem to fond of Rudos, and from the time that their jeers commenced during the announcement...

Rick - Looks like Justice is going to start this match against Rudy Rudos. Like you said, Dave: this should be an interesting match to say the very least...

Dave - And Justice is taking over from the start. He picks Rudos up- tilt-o-whirl slam!! And Rudos is down before the opening bell!

[The bell rings.]

*** "The American Way" Vs. "King of the Barrio Streets" Rudy Rudos ***

Rick - Boston crab being applied by Justice ... all he has to do is turn him over- a bit early for that kind of attempt though...

Dave - Looks like you were right, Rick: Rudy Rudos got out of that at the last second! Rudy Rudos trying to push himself to his feet... Justice just waiting for him... Rudos up- Sleeperhold  by Justice! And Rudy looks like he's dozing off already! NO! Jawbreaker reversal by Rudy!! He caught JUSTICE sleeping with that one! Rudos up and... he's climbing the turnbuckle! Now perched up there as Justice slowly gets to his feet... turning around- Missel dropkick by Rudos!!! What a maneuver!!! But now it's Rudos rolling to the outside for a breather- Justice going to the top- SUICIDE DIVE TO THE OUTSIDE AND HE *NAILED* Rudy Rudos! And Justice wasting no time to bring this one back into the ring now... Wow...

Rick - Rudos should have known better than to turn his back on Justice! But it's the "King of the Barrio Streets" heading Justice off at the pass as he slides into the ring, meeting him with a series of big stomps! Justice in trouble, and it's Rudy Rudos going for the Boston Crab!

Dave - But Justice with a hand free- GRABS that bottom rope and the hold is broken! This is
some match we're seeing here afterall! Both men are giving and taking an awful lot of punishment so far, and I have a feeling that it isn't about to stop anytime soon.

Rick  - Look out: Rudos covering- 1-2- NO! Whew! He almost proved you wrong there, Dave! Rudos not happy about Danny Dickson's count that time... and I thought it should have been over too, Dave!

Dave - Not from my perspective... Rudos discussing it with the referee though and allowing Justice some precious seconds to recover: If Justice can just get Truth tagged in, things may take a turn for the worse for Rudos' cause real fast, folks- Not yet though- Justice hooks Rudos by the leg and cradles him down! No! Kickout by Rudos before the two-count! Justice coming so close that time...

Rick - Rudos on his feet now and he looks absolutely irate! Running springboard- Asai moonsault- OH!!! And Justice countered it by putting the knees up in the nick of time!

Dave - Both men now slow to their feet, but Justice up first, followed by Rudos and now they lock it up! Justice sending Rudos to the ropes- Takes him down with the clothesline!

fans - U-S-A! U-S-A!...

Rick - Rudos up quick and here we go with another tie up... Who's coming out on top this time, Dave?

Dave - Well, Rudy Rudos just shoved him away and now he's tatooing Justice with chops!! Dropkick now by Rudos sends Justice into the ropes! Rudos springing to his feet- charging- Clothesline and they're BOTH going to the outside on this one! This one's shaping up to be quite the match, but Justice has yet to get Truth involved in this match!

Rick - And God help Rudy if he does!

Dave - Rudos on the outside managed to land on his feet, but Justice took the fall a lot harder from the looks of things, because he's on the floor now and looks like he may have twisted his ankle or something... Rudos back up on the apron and telling the referee that Truth was trying to interfere- He wasn't doing a single thing!

Rick - But Scooter on the outside taking full advantage of the situation and pulling Justice up and holding him there! Rudos off the apron- hurricanranas Justice onto the ringside mats!! And Justice is in a lot of trouble if he can't get a tag in soon!

Dave - Danny Dickson turning back to the action, but this time it's the guy in the panda suit telling Dickson to look over at Truth- he's done NOTHING ref!

Rick - But "King of the Barrio Streets" is taking full advantage of this, Dave and he's going for that kendo stick of his!

Dave - This isn’t good...

Rick - Rudos wrapping it around Justice's throat; OH!! With the Russian legsweep! I'm pretty sure he calls that one "Viva Los New Jersey", Dave!

Dave - Whatever he calls it, Justice is calling it downright PAINFUL! Those mats at ringside have very little give to them folks, and I can assure you that they're offering Justice very little protection from the hard concrete underneath!

Rick - Dickson turning around to start the count, but the damage has already been done, folks. Rudy Rudos now rolling Justice back into the ring and following in- Rudos covering: 1... 2... Truth in there with the save! But he may just be prolonging the inevitable... If Rudos can keep Truth from being tagged in, he can have this one in the bag. But look at this! Rudos on his feet and taunting Truth with a bunch of insults!

Dave - You can almost see steam shooting out of Truth's ears! Rudos though picking Justice up off the mat now and hauling him over toward Truth's side of the ring- tosses him through the ropes and sends him CRASHING to the outside once again!!

Rick - I'm not so sure that this was the best of strategies here by Rudy Rudos: Justice is out there on his own side of the ring and with Truth out there as watchdog, Justice is going have a ten count to recover...

Dave - This could be the turning point of the match indeed, Rick: a rookie mistake by Rudos could end up costing him the match, when he simply should have went for another pinning combination. Wait a second- Rudos running- jumps onto the top rope- springboard SPLASH to the outside!!! And he sent BOTH members of "The American Way" into the steel rail! Rudos sacrificing his body, but hitting the high-risk move nicely!

Rick - The fans don't know WHAT to think of this guy, Dave: they're seeing a great show, but some underhanded tactics, and despite the performance he's putting on, the "King of the Barrio Streets" isn't exactly getting a lot of crowd reacting here tonight...

Dave - Nevertheless, Rudos getting his bearings back and rolling the legal man, Justice back into the ring. Truth looks like he may have hit his head against the rail and been knocked out after that insane splash by Rudos... Rudos now up on the apron and he's scaling the corner ropes... On the top and turning around... Backflip- CORKSCREW MOONSAULT- And he lands it!!! Rudos with the cover, Danny Dickson counts ...1 ...2 ...3!!!

[The bell rings and "NO" by SoulFly starts to play...]

Pattera - Ladies and Gentlemen, here is your winner... Ruuudy Ruuudooos!!!

Rick - Rudos coming up with the win in the handicap match, but I'm curious as to what would have happened if Justice just would have been able to get his partner more involved...

Dave - But you have to admit, it was a most impressive display by the rookie luchador from New Jersey. He even took the trouble to take Truth out at the end there, even if he didn’t get into the ring... Still, especially considering that this was the second time we saw Rudos tonight, and that it’s rumoured that Rudos has been entered into the upcoming tag tournament along with a newcomer partner calling himself "Drunkaholic" of all things, I have a feeling that we'll be seeing more of Rudos and his manager in the months to come around here...

Rick - Up next though, we have a matchup that has the makings to be a great show, which was a great booking job by the front office if you ask me. I have a feeling that the fans will really be enjoying this one, ‘cause BOTH of these guys are tough competitors looking to make bigger names for themselves and working their way up the ladder: After this short commercial break, it’s Xander taking on New Generation X’s "Ice Man" Matt Michaels, and lots more to come, so stay tuned!

[The shot cuts to a commercial for Easter cream eggs. The commercial plays out, and returns to the show.]

Dave - Welcome back everyone to PW Throttle, we’re just about to get our next match underway...

[The bell rings.]

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

["Sexy Boy" plays as the lights dim to darkness... The crowd is going crazy, waving about a variety of signs and Matt Michaels paraphernalia... Laser lights shoot at twirl on the ramp...]

Pattera - Coming down the aisle, accompanied to the ring by the PW Extreme Champion "Iceberg" Kevin Hall, weighing in at 247 pounds, he is the "Ice Man" Maaatt Miiichaaaeeels!!!!!!!!!!

[The cheers from the fans suddenly get louder as the "Ice Man" Matt Michaels walks out from the entryway. Playing to the crowd, hops in a circle with his arms extended.  He proceeds down the entrance ramp, giving fans fives.  He climbs up on  the ring apron and dances along it for a moment to the delight of the fans, then climbs through the second and top ropes.  He does his pose and fireworks go off  behind him in the shape of a X, and with this the house lights return to their regular intensity. He proceeds to remove his vest and hat, then he climbs the ropes and raises his hands, crossing the at the forearms in the shape of an X.]

Dave - Michaels looking fired up for this match here tonight, and he's always up to putting up a great fight...

Rick - And with his future tag team partner, Kevin Hall at ringside, he's got someone watching his back too: something that could be necessary if TSK might decide to seek some retribution for the contribution he lent to the cause of his NX partner toward the winning effort of setting Dave Carson ablaze!

["Why I'm here" by Oleander kicks in...]

Dave - And it's a good thing he has someone to watch over him too, 'cause he'll have his hands full with Xander here tonight!

[The lights dim, and spotlights focus their light on the entryway. Xander steps out of the entrance and is met by mixed relations from the crowd. He looks to either side of the arena, appearing to be assessing the situation, then looks to the ring.]

Pattera - And his opponent, Coming down the aisle, weighing in at 235 pounds, from Burkittsville, Maryland, Xaaandeeer!!!!!!!!!!!

[Xander proceeds toward the ring, replying to the cheers and jeers of the fans on his way. He climbs onto the apron and catapults himself over the top, holding onto the rope to execute a somersault and land on his feet. He charges in on Michaels before Jim Pattera has a chance to exit the ring. Michaels swings at Xander and he's caught by the wrist.]

Rick - Xander is taking over from the start with the Irish whip! Michaels off the ropes- WOAH! A truck hit him! Xander took Matt Michaels to the mat with a clothesline AND HARD!!!

[The bell rings.]

Dave - You can bet that this isn't how Michaels expected to start this one off! Xander drops a knee on lower leg of Matt Michaels! Now drapes his arm over him for a cover- 1-2- The Ice Man gets the shoulder up. Xander wasting no time here as he rolls Matt Michaels onto his stomach- Folds his legs up- STF there by Xander!

Rick - Nice work there by Xander! But Matt Michaels with a hand free- GRABS that bottom rope and the hold is broken!

Dave - Both men now slow to their feet... And it's Matt Michaels up first and bringing Xander to his feet the hard way- Headbutt by Matt Michaels sends Xander back down to eat the canvas! Xander rolling to the outside and looking for a weapon now... He's got his eyes fixed on the big Extreme champ though, you can be sure of that! On the inside it's Matt Michaels off the ropes- BASEBALL SLIDE SENDS Xander into the steel rail!! OUCH! Matt Michaels on the outside now, and tossing Xander back in and following him to the inside...

Rick - But it's Xander getting to his feet and pulling Michaels up with him before the NX'er could get up- Standing dropkick puts Matt Michaels off the ropes and right back down!

Dave - He hit that one PERFECTLY. Xander crawling over to The Ice Man. Front facelock applied by Xander. He's holding it, but Michaels getting to his feet- A punch to the ribs by  Michaels and Xander releases the hold, falling to one knee...

Rick - Xander lunging off the mat toward Michaels and knocking off his feet!! Desperation maneuver by Xander! Xander now- Falling fist right on the money!

Dave - Xander quick to his feet once again- Drops the elbow! Up again- down with another elbow! Up quick AGAIN- A THIRD elbow drop! Both men looking tired after that series of explosive moves, but what a show of agility there by Xander: he's some quick, folks. And now it's Xander to his feet and measuring Matt Michaels- Falling fist- NOBODY HOME! And just listen to the fans, Rick: They're just LOVING this!

Rick - How can you BLAME them Dave? You won't find much better competitors than Xander or Matt Michaels anywhere else!

Dave - 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!

Rick - Xander getting to his feet- Hauled down by Matt Michaels! And now Matt Michaels with a legbar submission!

Dave - And I don't have to tell you how painful that can be! Matt Michaels- Takes him over with a legdrag! Wow!... The pace finally slowing down a notch here as both men now slow to their feet... The Ice Man charging at Xander!

Rick - Xander's with a back body drop, NO Matt Michaels with a boot to the face! Xander to the mat! Michaels with the momentum now.

Dave - Xander trying to push himself to his feet.. Matt Michaels just waiting for him- Here we go- What a nice over the shoulder throw by Xander! He uses his leverage so well!... Xander now with an attempt at the Boston crab... all he has to do is turn him over.

Rick - He may have him with that........ NOOO!! Matt Michaels got out of that at the last second!  Xander drops a knee on lower leg of Michaels! He seems to be working that area for some reason... Xander rolls over on top of him! Danny Dickson counting- 1... 2... NO! Xander almost put this one way.

Dave - That could have been a major upset for the relative newcomer, but he's still the man in control, lifting Michaels up off the canvas once again. Setting him up- Side suplex- No! Michaels landed behind him! Hurricanrana by Michaels! What a well-timed maneuver, and it may be enough for Michaels to mount a comeback folks! But they're both down and looking more than a bit worn out... Danny Dickson starting the count: ... 2... 3... 4... 5... Michaels finally up to his feet first and dives on to Xander and applies a headlock. Michaels wrenching it on tight! Xander's really struggling now! Xander... manages to slip out and shakes his head to clear the cobwebs. Michaels though now not letting up and bringing Xander to his feet the hard way... A huge boot to the face sends Xander to the canvas! Xander trying to push himself to his feet... Matt Michaels just waiting for him.. Xander up- Sleeperhold applied by Matt Michaels! And Xander looks like he's off
to dreamland! NO! Luckily Xander managed to escape. He's really being quite the slippery opponent here tonight!

Rick - I have to agree with you there, Dave... Xander on the ropes and trying to get his head together,  but once again it's the more seasoned Ice Man just waiting for him... From behind- Crossface chickenwing locked on by Michaels!! Xander struggling... He gets back to the ropes and the referee calls for a break. Lock up! Xander gets the upper hand... setting The Ice Man up for something with a standing headscissor....

Dave - Michaels counters- back body drop!!

Rick - The Ice Man climbing to the top! Xander slowly getting to his feet- Missel dropkick by The Ice Man- Xander with a dropkick- MIDAIR COLLISION!! Both men connected with their dropkicks!! UNBELIEVABLE!!! Say what you will about Xander, but he's getting up again and he just keeps coming at Matt Michaels! DOWN with the kneedrop! Covering: No! Only a one count. Xander now with Michaels my the wrists and driving a knee into the spinal area of Matt Michaels' back!! Xander now with a reverse chin lock on Matt Michaels trying to wear him down... Xander really leaning on Matt Michaels so that he's carrying all the weight. Matt Michaels now struggling free and breaking out of the hold.

Dave - Both men now slow to their feet... And it's the Ice Man up first. He has Xander- sends him to the ropes- Sleeperhold by The Ice Man! Looks like Xander is off to dreamland this time for sure- NO! Xander with a back elbow just in time, but collapses to a knee... Matt Michaels getting to his feet and helping Xander up with a side headlock- into Side Russian leg sweep! Rolls over onto him- 1-2- No! Only a 2-count. Michaels covering again! Danny Dickson counting- 1... 2... NO! Michaels almost put this one way that time!

Rick - They're both up- OH!! A low dropkick to the knee by Xander takes Michaels off his feet! Xander up and stomping away at Michaels! Xander just not stopping!!! WAIT: The Ice Man caught his foot and has him off balance- Leg drag takedown by Michaels!!!

Dave - Matt Michaels crawling over to Xander... Covering: 1- No, Xander just rolls him off. And it's Michaels getting up- Down again with the falling fist!

Rick - What a match this has been, Dave! The crowd's seeing two of their favorite superstars going toe to toe and taking each other to the limits! They may be torn over who the winner might be, but I think it's a safe bet that there won't be too many fans walking away disappointed after this match is over, no matter what the outcome ends up being!

Dave - Michaels now trying to wear down Xander with a reverse chin lock., and from the explosive energy we've been seeing from Xander tonight, it just might be a good idea to try to wear him down... Xander struggling... And freeing himself once again tonight!

Rick - He's shaking it off, Dave, but he's expending a lot of energy to break out of all these holds, and Michaels may soon have him right where he want him... Michaels moving in- hooks the leg: Small package by Michaels! 1-2- NO!!! Xander barely kicks out one more time! Both men are down and it looks like they're just taking a second to catch their breaths. Michaels rolls over- and with a handful of hair on Xander!

Rick - Xander's face is being slammed to the mat over and over by Matt Michaels! Michaels has to realize that this isn't another extreme match that he's in!! Get in there ref!

Dave - Michaels might be getting desperate for the win here, after his Shockwave loss to Blizzard!...

Rick - Michaels finally releasing Xander at the warning of the referee... The Ice Man is moving back to his feet. Xander trying to push himself to his feet.. The Ice Man just waiting for him... Xander up- Sleeperhold applied once again by Matt Michaels! And Xander isn't looking like he's going to have enough fuel left to worm his way out of it this time either- NO! Looks like I spoke too soon there, 'cause that jawbreaker reversal by Xander looks like it may have stunned the Ice Man... This could be the just break Xander's been looking for!

Dave - You may be right, Rick! Xander pulling himself up to his feet with the ring ropes and on his feet, staggering a bit, and he's looking exhausted, folks. Michaels on his knees- low seated dropkick right to the face by Xander!
Rick - Xander must be getting like his third or even FOURTH wind here against the resilient Michaels who just won't stay down! Michaels trying to get to his feet again and he's up- Xander moving in leaps up- Hurricanran- NO!!! Michaels countered with a powerbomb!! Xander just didn't have the strength left to whip him over!... Michaels to his feet again and he has Xander by the ankle- Spinning toe hold applied! Xander looks like he may be out of this contest!.... Michaels drops the elbow! Matt Michaels rolls Xander onto his stomach- Folds his legs up- STF there by Michaels!

Dave - Nice work there by Matt Michaels! But Xander with a hand free- GRABS that bottom rope and Michaels sees it and quickly breaks! Xander holding on by a thread here, and he's in all kinds of trouble, as Michaels seems to be just a move or two away from finishing Xander off here tonight!

Rick - I think you're right, Dave: I'm pretty sure that Xander's got nothing left to give after all he's gone through so far- Michaels should be able to put this one away if he's careful. Michaels up and pulling Xander to his feet... Sends Xander for the ride! Caught by Michaels! The Ice Man with his arm across the throat of Xander- DOWN with the Soviet suplex!! The crowd here in the Garden is on its feet and they're all rallying behind Michaels!

Dave - Michaels feeling good here and going to the top! He's used that elbow off the top to set opponents up for either the Icekick or the Chill Factor before: is that what he's gong for here! No: A splash aaand- OH MY GOD HE MISSED IT!! Xander rolled out of the way! He rolled out of the way!! Xander with a back press on Michaels: 1... 2... Michaels with a leg and rolls him up to counter! 1... 2... Xander with a hand on the ropes and Danny Dickson pointing it out to Michaels: Michaels beside himself here and he can't believe that this match still isn't over!

Rick - And this is getting dangerous for him as he looks like he's getting frustrated, Dave. Michaels has thrown an awful lot at Xander and doesn't look like he knows what to hit him with next... Michaels getting up and Xander still holding onto the bottom rope, as if it's all that's keeping him alive, folks. Michaels with Xander's ankles- HAULS him off the rope and into the middle of the ring and setting up for a scorpion deathlock!! All he has to do is roll him over!.... Xander trying to struggle out, but it's an uphill battle... Michaels- he flips him over!

Dave - But Xander managed to struggle enough to get Michaels out of position and he's having trouble sitting down on it! Xander crawling away with his hands and Michaels is hiving to let him go...

Rick - Michaels getting more frustrated by the minute, Dave, and if Xander can make another comeback, it could spell real trouble for the NX'er. Michaels now- DOWN with the elbow on Xander! Covering: 1... 2... 3! Wait! NO!!! Referee Danny Dickson is explaining to Matt that Xander barely got a shoulder up!

Dave - I can't BELIEVE this, and neither can Michaels! And for that matter, neither can the New York fans here tonight or the Extreme Champ on the outside!

Rick - Can you BLAME any of them though? I thought this one would be over a LONG time ago, but Xander's found more ways to escape tonight than Harry frikken Houdini!!

Dave - That he has, Rick, and Michaels looks like he's had enough with all this and he's pulling Xander off the canvas in a headlock- OH!!! And he drove Xander head-first into the canvas with a DDT!

Rick - WOW! It's too bad for Michaels that this wasn't a first blood match: Xander's forehead has been split open and he's bleeding!

Dave - Michaels looking to end this and he's climbing to the top once again! I think we'll be seeing him trying to put this away with the flying elbow drop! Michaels up there and just listen to this capacity crowd cheering him on! Michaels up aaand DOWN with the elbow drop!!! This could be it!! But: I can't believe it!! Michaels getting up and not covering!

Rick - He's going to try to make sure this is a done deal, and I don't blame him, but he should probably have tried for the cover nonetheless! Michaels now pulling Xander up... dragging him over to the turnbuckles and draping his arms over the top ropes... Michaels taking a step back- IceKick- But Xander managed to grab his foot- reels him in- Over the shoulder jawbreaker!!! Michaels down and looks stunned! Xander slides over onto him- rolls Michaels up: 1... 2... 3!!!! Xander's done it!!

[The bell rings. "Why I'm Here" by Oleander kicks in, and Danny Dickson raises Xander's hand in victory. Xander, kneeling on the mat, doesn't even seem able to stand. The fans are on their feet and cheering him on.]

Dave - The victor getting a standing ovation here after making quite an upset over Matt Michaels, and after the incredible showing Michaels made here, I think it's safe to say that the applause are going to him too!

Pattera - Ladies and Gentlemen, here is your winner... Xaaaaaaandeeeerr!!!

Rick - No doubt about it Dave: Michaels should have had this one, and Xander's luck this time happened to be all good, as he's able to crawl away with a victory here on Throttle. I'd bet that we just might see these two squaring off again in the future to put on another great show for the fans.

[The shot cuts to the announcer's table.]

Dave - Let's hope so, Rick: this Xander guy showed a lot of heart to just be able to keep his senses in this match, and it ended up paying off in the end with that quick-thinking fr the counter to the IceKick into the Magistral cradle.... Wait a moment... I’m being told that Tommy Glide is backstage now and ready to conduct an interview.... Tommy?

Tommy - Thanks, Dave.

[Tommy Glide is in a corridor of the PW Dome and stands in front of a door with a "TSK" name plate covering the old New York Knicks plate. Tommy looks back to make sure the camera crew is with him. He hesitantly knocks on the door.]

Tommy - Smokin John? It's Tommy Glide, can I get a quick word with you?

[After a few seconds, the door flies open and Tommy is greeted by "Livewire" Gil Crowley and two of the Smokin Bombshells. Gil is still wearing a cast on his right leg.]

Livewire - Tommy Boy! Long time no see! Come on in!

[Livewire and the Bombshells point the way to Tommy. He carefully takes one step in and then gets up the nerve to walk towards the back. He spots Smokin John Hayes sitting in front of a chalkboard with Hellraiser Dave Carson and "The Natural" watching like eager students.]

Tommy - Uh Smokin, can I ask you a quick question?

Smokin - I know what you're going to ask and don't bother. You want to know how I feel about having to face the Jackass of Canada Ken Jansen tonight. I'll tell you how I feel...this is the biggest bunch of bull <bleep> I've ever seen! I kicked his ass at Shockwave and now I'm being
forced to do it again! Some people around here seem to FORGET that I AM the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! Making me wrestle this egotistical pile of cow dung AGAIN will only cheapen this title! I should be wrestling the very best and ONLY the best!

[Smokin John snaps a piece of chalk between his fingers and continues on.]

Smokin - The so-called PW authorities will learn the hard way. They think they've cornered me into another match with Jansen. Fine! I'll take the match, beat him silly and make an example of him! Everyone has only received a taste of TSK's vengeance...now they'll be force fed an entire
meal!

[As Smokin John finishes his last sentence, a mysterious voice is heard.]

VOICE: He who is oblivious to the obvious...will suffer for his ignorance!

Smokin - What the <bleep> was that?! Who's there?! When I found out, I'm gonna kick your <bleep>ing ass up around your ears!

[Smokin John turns and completely destroys the chalkboard with one carefully placed standing side kick.]

Tommy - Uh, I think I better be leaving...they might need me to... do some more interviews! Back to you guys!

Rick - I think it’s pretty safe to say that Hayes isn’t exactly happy about this match, but already he and TSK seem to be cooking up some sort of a plan from what I could tell with that chalkboard... Who KNOWS what they have in store for Jansen and Valentine THIS time around? Smoke bombs?... Fireballs?... Frikken HAND GRENADES?! Like I say, there’s not much I’d personally put past the TSK crew... But back to the matter at hand, what about this next match: Herald will be taking on another member of the New Generation X family: the two-for-two "Black Thunder" Zed Logan.

Dave - Right you are Rick, and after an impressive win over TSK’s Dave Carson in their Shockwave inferno match, all I can say is that both of these men had better keep their eyes peeled for any TSK involvement tonight. Herald though, after taking an tainted loss at the hands of the Canadian Crippler as a result of some outside interference on the part of newcomer Nemesis, will be looking to snap Logan’s short undefeated record here tonight. Let’s get to Jim to get things started...

[The shot cuts to the ring, and the bell rings.]

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

["Loco" by Coal Chamber starts to play, the crowd rises to its feet.]

Pattera - Coming down the Aisle, from Huj Que, weighing in at 220 pounds, he is Heeeraaald!!!!

[Herald parts the curtains and steps through, immediately making his way to the ring, seeming confident and focused. He steps in and crouches down, waiting for his opponent... The lights go out and "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath plays throughout the arena...]

Pattera - And his opponent, on his way down the aisle from Death Valley, weighing in at 335 pounds... he is the "Black Thunder" Zeeed Looogaaan!!!

[Zed walks out in a cloud of smoke, with the recorded sound of thunder rumbling in the background. He then raises his hands, then drops them sharply, fire exploding from the walkway and the ring posts in synch with the motion.]

Rick - Yipes!!... The crowd on its feet here for Zed Logan!

Dave - Logan now charging the ring- slides in. NX crotch chop!

crowd [in unison] - SMEG OFF!!

Rick - "Black Thunder" charging in and not waiting for the bell! OH! He's met with a big boot to the face by Herald!!

[The bell rings]

Rick - Logan still coming though! Shot to the ribs by Zed Logan! Sets him up now- Side Russian legsweep takes Herald down! Zed Logan reaching over for a pin already! 1- NO! Herald with the easy kickout...

Dave - Did here REALLY expect to catch Herald with that?

Rick - I don't know, Dave, but both men now slow to their feet... Logan charges- Herald throws him down to the mat with a big hip toss! Logan getting up- but it's Herald with a roundhouse kick knocking Zed back down!

Dave - Herald- DOWN with the jumping kneedrop!! Herald to his feet again and measuring Zed Logan- Falling fist- NOBODY HOME! Herald's hand still looking a little tender from the injuries sustained at Zero Tolerance, but he's getting up- Here we go with a tie up...

Rick - Herald shoves Zed back and now he's tatooing Logan with chops!! Backing Logan to the corner! OH! HUGE thrusting kick there by Herald and the "Black Thunder" had absolutely NOWHERE to go on that one! Zed gripping at his chest and I think he had the wind knocked right out of him, Dave.

Dave - Herald now climbing the turnbuckles- with the punches! 1! 2! 3! 4! 5! 6! 7! 8! 9! HO! Pick up by Zed Logan- SPINEBUSTER *RIGHT* in the middle of the ring!!

Rick - "Black Thunder" taking a second to catch his breath, after that great counter move there! Herald coming around first though, and pushing himself up- Logan flying off the mat with a chop block that sent Herald spinning through the air!

Dave - He just about turned him inside out!! Logan still looking a bit winded still... drapes his arm over Herald for a cover- 1-2- Herald gets the shoulder up. Close call for Herald.

Rick - But Zed's going to have to get better weight distribution than that if he wants to win this. Both men now slow to their feet... And it's Zed Logan up first and bringing Herald to his feet the hard way- Headbutt by Zed Logan sends Herald back down to eat the canvas!

Dave - "Black Thunder" pulling him to his feet and setting him up... Piledriver! Good Move wouldn't you say Rick?

Rick - Does it hurt? Then it's good! Zed Logan now with Herald by the wrist- Logan just RAMMING his shoulder repeatedly into Herald. Herald down to the mat! Moves like that can really take a toll on you... And Herald showing signs of fatigue now from wrestling this monster of a man, Logan- WOAH!! Herald just EXPLODED off the mat at Zed and knocked him off his feet!! Where did he come up with the energy for THAT?

Dave - I have NO idea, Rick: but if you take a moment to think back to our last match, if Xander had it in him for that kind of hanging on, then it's not impossible, anyway... Still, both men are down and it looks like they're just taking a second to catch their breaths. And it's Herald pushing himself up first... He measures Logan up... falling headbutt!
Rick - Logan up to his feet like a woken giant after that move- but Herald takes the legs out from underneath him with a perfectly timed sweep!! Herald slides onto "Black Thunder" and hooks the leg! 1... 2!... Kickout by "Black Thunder"!

Dave - Whew! I thought he had him that time for SURE!

Rick - But "Black Thunder" still has some fight left in him from the looks of it...

Dave - Herald up again- Falling fist right on the money!

Rick - Ho! But I don't think that a falling fist was the wisest move that time for Herald, he's shaking that hand and is in some obvious pain here...

Dave - Both men now slow to their feet... "Black Thunder" seeing an opening and he's in there and just hammering away at Herald!

Rick - This is the kind of style that "Black Thunder" just loves- an all out brawl! Herald drops to the mat like a ton of bricks! "Black Thunder" with the cover: 1-2- Almost a 3-count! Logan with a stunned Herald and setting him up on the top turnbuckle... Zed Logan climbing the rope- he's going to try for a Superplex!! NO! Blocked by Herald- But Zed Logan gets it on the second try-
WHAM!! You could hear that one all round the Garden, Dave!

Dave - You're not kidding! Logan REALLY whipped him down with that one for a tremendous impact! Logan is up now on top of Herald- he's all over him with a series of closed fists and forearms! Herald tries desperately to get out of there, but it's no use! He has NOWHERE to run!

Rick - Danny Dickson in there to warn Zed and pull him off of Herald... Zed to his feet and being backed off by the ref... Herald getting some time to get to his feet while Zed and Danny are arguing about the call... Zed had better watch it here.

Dave - Zed pushing past Dickson toward Herald- Clothesline by Zed Logan- NO!! Herald throws him down to the mat with a big hip toss once again!! Logan is moving back on his feet in a hurry! Logan charging in again- Kick to the chest by Herald- Caught by Logan! Herald in a tight spot here- Insuguri kick- Ducked by Zed!!!

Rick - GREAT thinking by Zed and now he has both of herald's leg- JESUS LORD!!! He just BLASTED him over with a wheelbarrow suplex!! What a MOVE!!!

Dave - No question about it: he's one of the most powerful wrestlers in the world today, without any doubt! Herald holding onto his neck and upper spine after that one and he may be hurt, Rick...

Rick - Looks like he might be, Dave... but that's not stopping the "Black Thunder" on bit: he's signaling to the crowd and I think he's going to end this one right now! Zed Logan setting Herald up- there it is!!! The ThunderShock DDT!!! Quick cover ...1 hooks the leg 2 ...3!!!
["Iron Man" by Black Sabbath plays...]

Pattera - Ladies and Gentlemen, here is your winner... Zeeed Looogaaan!!!

Dave - Zed Logan on a hot streak and with an upset victory here tonight over Herald, and I'd hate to be the one in his way come the Battle for the Crown, Rick!

[The shot cuts to the announcer's table.]

Rick - I know what you mean, Dave: he's on a roll and when someone HIS size gets on a roll, you'd best step aside! I have a feeling though, that Herald won't be taking this loss sitting down: I expect to see him making a big comeback run at the world title sometime soon... Mark my words, folks.

Dave - I'll concur with that, Rick. We have to cut to a commercial break now, but don’t touch that dial: there’s plenty more Throttle action headed your way after the break, so stay tuned!

[Shot cuts to a commercial for PW Magazine (with the cover featuring all of the participants enlisted in the Battle for the Crown gauntlet match so far), on sale soon, featuring a special one-on-one exclusive interview with "Obese" Hank Albert, predictions for the "Battle for the Crown" Pay Per View spectacular, a special PW merchandise section, and much, MUCH more!]

Dave - We’re back folks, and about to get underway, and I remind you to keep an eye out at your local newsstand, so that you can pick up your copy of PW Magazine, on sale soon!

Rick - Our next match has weathered veteran squaring off against a PW newblood: ex-convict "The Screw" Mike Phillips locks up with "Pretty Boy" Tony DiFrangio!

[The bell rings.]

Pattera - The following match is scheduled for one fall!...Introducing first....... from Chicago Illinois......weighing in at 264 pounds......... "Pretty Boy" Tony DiFrangio!!!!!

[Walking on the Sun by Smashmouth hits over that PA and out walks DiFrangio, confidently strolling to ringside, posing and flexing for the crowd. He vertical jumps onto ring apron and slides in through the ropes before walking to a turnbuckle and continuing the flexing while standing on a middle turnbuckle.]

Dave - Let’s hope that DiFrangio’s done his homework, because he’s going to be taking on one tough customer here in Mike Phillips!

["Jailbreak" by AC~DC plays... The crowd boos...]

Rick - And here he comes now...

Pattera - And his opponent, from Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 283 pounds, he is "The Screw" Mike Phillips!!!

[Phillips makes his way to the ring, flipping off a booing fan and barking obscenities at another. He arrives at ringside, then climbs into the ring through the ropes. The bell sounds as the match gets underway.]

*** Pretty Boy Tony DiFrangio  Vs. "The Screw" Mike Phillips ***

Dave - I must say, I am pretty excited to see the debut of DiFrangio: from what I understand he has a bit of wrestling skill.

Rick - There's a nasty right hand by "The Screw"... and another, "The Screw" sends DiFrangio into the ropes.

Dave - Oh MY!!!! That's a brutal clothesline by Phillips, I think he almost took off DiFrangio's head with that one!

Rick - I'll tell you what Dave: so far this kid hasn't shown me much at all...

Dave - Phillips continues his all out assault by stomping "Pretty Boy" right into the mat. It seems to me that the arrogant DiFrangio is in for quite a rude awakening in the world of PW.

Rick - Phillips has picked DiFrangio up off the mat, and there is a wicked scoop slam! "The Screw" attempts an elbow drop but DiFrangio rolls out of the way!

Dave - Difrangio is finally mounting some offense: there is a hard right, and another, and a third!! And a snap suplex by DiFrangio!

Rick - He's up quick and- leg drop by "Pretty Boy"! I take it back: maybe this kid has a little more talent than we thought Dave. He seems to have a bit of staying power...

Dave - Now DiFrangio is off the ropes, he may be looking for a running leg drop. Oh no, Phillips managed to move just in the nick of time. That may have just broken up the momentum that DiFrangio so desperately needed...

Rick - Phillips is back on the offensive now- with several stiff jabs, and now a boot to the midsection! Phillips coming off the ropes, he may be looking for a spinning DDT here, and he gets it!! That may be about all for DiFrangio. Phillips with the Cover....... 1........ 2..... and a kickout at the last moment!

Dave - It looks like Phillips is headed for his finisher "The Twisted Shiv", he has DiFrangio set up..... what's this...... DiFrangio REVERSED it into a Brain Buster DDT!!! Now DiFrangio is coming off the ropes, he Connects with a Big Running Leg Drop!!! The Kid has life in him yet!!

Rick - Can you here the crowd Dave, they are beginning to get behind DiFrangio! DiFrangio has just connected with a running Powerbomb, he's got Phillips reeling now!

[With this the crowd slowly begins to chant "Pretty Boy! Pretty Boy!"]

Dave - Pretty Boy continues to pound away on Phillips, and this match has had a complete shift of momentum, folks. DiFrangio has gorilla pressed the 283 pound Phillips, this may be the setup to "The Pretty Boy Press".......

Rick - There is it!! "The Pretty Boy Press"! And the count 1... 2... 3!!!!

[The bell rings.]

Rick - That's all for this one and the crowd is going crazy! They have definitely taken a liking to DiFrangio during the course of this match...

Pattera - The winner of this match "Pretty Boy" Tony DiFraaaangio!!!

Dave - You're not kidding, Rick! I for one was very impressed with this kid's ability: he made short work of a hardened veteran like Phillips, and just about any man in the lockerroom will tell you that's no easy feat! I'd look for some good things from DiFrangio in the near future...

Rick - But not quite yet: the near future *I’M* contemplating right now is our next match! Smokin John Hayes will once again be facing the "Heartbeat of Canada", Ken Jansen!

Dave - Right you are Rick: We knew tonight was going to be special, but who'd have thought we'd be seeing this? Smokin' John Hayes and Ken Jansen in a rematch from Shockwave! Jansen made a truly impressive showing the last time these men locked up, and after the emotional roller coaster he's been riding lately, you know Ken's going to be really fired up tonight!

Rick - And what about the role outside interference will likely play? Although we know all too well what kind of impact TSK can have on match outcomes, we’ve seen that Jansen’s manager and wife Valentine is a force to be reckoned with too.

Dave - You’re not kidding! Sean Swanson found that out the hard way earlier tonight, as did Hayes on Shockwave: more than once we saw the lovely Valentine getting involved in that match and aiding her husband.

Rick - Ken Jansen may be fired up tonight and running off of pure adrenaline after his match against Swanson, but let's not forget that THIS match was sprung on Hayes completely out of the blue: he didn't expect to be in action tonight at all. This must be driving him crazy! I don't know if that's going to make him less or more dangerous... My vote's for MORE.

Dave - I disagree. I think he's going to get reckless, and Jansen will be ready to take advantage of that.
Rick - On the other hand, you REALLY keep in mind that Jansen has already been through a hellish match tonight. Will he have enough left in him to offer a solid challenge to Smokin' John Hayes?

Dave - I don't have an answer to that: I’d say that this one has the potential to go EITHER way... But I DO know that this is going to be one hell of a fight! So let’s not delay this match any further...

[The shot cuts to the ring, where the nicely-dressed Jim Pattera stands, with mic in hand. The bell rings.]

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

[The arena lights extinguish, and the arena roars in response. Flashbulbs spark in the crowd as anticipation grows... Now the Planet-Tron glows in the darkness, and on the big screen a swirl of gold particles dances, spins, and converges into the shape of a gold maple leaf. "Captive Heart" plays over the sound system, and the maple leaf throbs in tune with the bass... Suddenly the image bursts with a brilliant explosion, and the overhead lights turn on once more -- and Ken Jansen and Valentine now stand in the aisle. Though with a bruised face, Jansen beams out over the audience, flashing his still irritatingly arrogant grin as camera flashes glint on his circular mirrored sunglasses. He clutches the infamous gold megaphone in his right hand. Beside him, Valentine shines a bright smile across the arena and hoists a hastily-constructed cardboard placard over her head, reading: "JANSEN - 2, HAYES - 0". Above, the Planet-Tron shows a series of clips from Jansen's previous matches and memorable scenes from his interview videos.
 Together, Jansen and Valentine stride down the aisle, smirking at the mix of cheers and jeers they receive from the aisle-side spectators. Jansen raises the megaphone in the air proudly, then brings it down toward his face.]

Jansen - Ladies and gentlemen, justice HAS prevailed in Planet Wrestling! This semi-retarded company has finally come to its senses and given me my rematch! After laying low for over a week, Smokin' John Hayes is finally going to get the treatment that was denied him at Shockwave! So it is a pleasure, and YOUR supreme honor and privilege, for me to introduce the challenger!

[The crowd is giving Jansen a mostly negative response. Jansen and Valentine are drinking it in with super-confident grins.]

Jansen - Now coming down the aisle, accompanied by the original blonde bombshell... the beautiful, the deadly, the showstopper herself... VALENTINE!...

[The male segment of the audience gives a collective cheer; in the background, there is a sign reading: "BE MY VALENTINE".]

Jansen - ...Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada... Measuring six feet and weighing in at 245 pounds... He is the greatest technical wrestler in the world today... the FUTURE of Planet Wrestling... the man who lives up to all the hype... He is the "Heartbeat of Canada", KEN JANSEN!

[He gets a harsh roasting from the fans. Some men and women lean over the guardrail and make derogatory remarks, but he tells them to shut up, and points at the maple leaf insignia on his singlet. Now in the ringside area, Jansen and Valentine climb onto the apron and step through the ropes. Valentine goes to all four sides of the ring and shows off her placard, eliciting some nasty reactions and a few catcalls. Jansen goes to the corner and climbs to the top rope, sneering at the audience. "Captive Heart" fades to silence, leaving the sound of booing fans.]

Jansen - None of you thought this day would come, did you? You thought I was an emotional wreck, didn't you? But I proved you all wrong! I gave you, the paying audience, the best match of the night right at the start of the card... and I'm prepared to top myself right here, right now! You see, when the chips are down, Ken Jansen always rises to the occasion! So don't be surprised when, after I give Smokin' John Hayes the worst and most humiliating beating of his entire life, the bell rings and the referee raises my hand in victory! And once I have a good clean win over Smokin' John, *I* will be next in line for a World Title shot! But let's not delay the inevitable any longer! Hayes, get out here and meet your destiny!

[Jansen drops his arms to his sides, glaring at the arena entrance. All eyes turn toward the curtain, eagerly awaiting the arrival of World Heavyweight Champion.]

Dave - Confident words from the challenger, Rick! No doubt about it, Ken Jansen is ready!

Rick - That he is... And we're about to find out if Hayes can match that intensity!

[Jim Pattera raises his microphone.]

Pattera - And his opponent, hailing from Bad Street, Atlanta, Georgia... measuring 6'5" and weighing in at 286 pounds... He is the reigning Planet Wrestling Heavyweight Champion of the World... SMOKIN' JOHN HAAAYEEES!

["Some Heads Are Gonna Roll" by Judas Priest blares from the speakers. The crowd instantly reacts with a chorus of boos. The flames leap up and down the aisle and then disappear into multi-colored smoke. After a few moments, the music cuts out. The smoke dissipates. The boos still rain down.]

Dave - This is highly irregular, Rick... Where's Hayes?

Rick - He'll be here, Dave. As big a jackass as Smokin' John Hayes is, he never backs down from a fight.

[In the ring, Jansen comes down off the top rope and says a few words to Jim Pattera. Valentine leans her sign over her shoulder, frowning. Pattera holds his hands up and nods vigorously.]

Dave - Well, it looks like Jansen has convinced Jim Pattera to try the introduction again, in case John missed it...

Pattera - Introducing the Planet Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion... SMOKIN' JOHN HAYES!

[On cue, "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll" plays again. The aisle is flooded with multi-colored smoke. Fans seated by the guardrail are standing and staring up the ramp, trying to see through the haze. The music stops again, and the crowd begins to mutter in confusion. Jansen throws his hands in the air in exasperation. Valentine is shouting at Pattera, pointing toward the entrance.]

Rick - Jansen and Valentine are getting impatient in there. And this crowd doesn't know what to expect at this point.

Dave - [Speaking uncertainly] Fans, we are waiting on the arrival of Smokin' John Hayes, but it appears that he isn't showing...

Rick - Where is the champion? I haven't seen him since TSK first arrived this afternoon. Do you think he's scared of Jansen?

Dave - Well, you know Hayes: he's always got something up his sleeve. Maybe this is part of another TSK plan...

[The fans seemed baffled by this strange occurrence and are simply waiting. Now "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll" blares for a third time, and the fans are booing partly out of anticipation, partly from frustration. The multi-colored smoke fills the rampway as a figure can be made out.]

Dave - FINALLY! Here comes Hayes now. He must have been trying to psych Jansen out by making him wait....

[The man steps through the smoke and the boos turn to an instant chorus of cheers as they see Kristoph Kahn.]

Rick - What in the world is this?! What is this lunatic doing interrupting this match?

Dave - Well, he does feel he is the rightful Planet Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. Maybe he's here to scout out Smokin' John for the PPV...

Rick - Yeah, right- then why come out during Hayes' music? And what in the world is he doing dressed like that?

[Kahn walks further down the ramp to about the middle of the aisle. He is wearing a beautifully tailored coat complete with shirt and tie. Yet he wears his suit pants in his normal one-leg-cut-off jean style. He reaches into his back pocket and pulls out a microphone.]

Kahn - Hello, Planet Wrestling fans and hello, Mister Ken Jansen. I'm sorry to interrupt at this important time in the program but it couldn't be avoided. I wish I could have made an entrance befitting the music there but it seems I left my hog outside someone's locker room and it was stolen. And what's more I can't find my key. I mean I misplaced a huge key that has TSK written right on it. The key is "the service key". So if anyone in the back finds it hanging around please let me know.

Rick - What the heck is Kahn talking about?

[Kahn begins to stroll toward the ring as Ken Jansen and Valentine look on. They seem bewildered by the appearance of Kahn. Valentine has a look of complete disgust on her face.]

Kahn - Now I know that everyone here was expecting to see Smokin' John Hayes defend "his" title against Ken Jansen here tonight...

Rick - Defend his title? This isn't even a title match!

Kahn - There's just one problem with that. You see, that's not Smokin' John's title to be defending. I made a promise to these great fans that thief and derelict Smokin' John Hayes would never defend my Planet Wrestling World Title against anyone here. This is so as not to deceive the public and or the wrestlers here in the federation. So, being the newest member of the Planet Wrestling front office, I took it upon myself to tell the Gibbs brothers about this heinous act being perpetrated by the pretentious thief that is John Hayes. The Gibbs, seeing the error of their and Planet Wrestling's ways, agreed with me. So this match between you and Hayes will not take place.

[The fans boo a bit, not seeming quite to know what to think, but still hanging on what Kahn might have to say. Kahn begins to climb up the steps into the ring. Jansen appears to be enraged at the announcement of his match being canceled. As Kahn steps up on the apron, Jansen brings up his megaphone.]

Jansen - The hell it won't! This is MY match, Kahn! Do you know who I am?! I'm the <bleep>ing FUTURE of this company! You walk your Prozac-pumped carcass backstage and send Hayes out here before I decide to have a problem with you!

[Jansen and Valentine approach the ropes, and Jansen makes a furious grab for Kahn's lapel. Kahn jumps down to the floor and waves him off.]

Kahn - Please don't make a mistake by assaulting a Planet Wrestling front office official. If you'll just step back for a minute I'll tell you what's going to happen.

Dave - What in the world is Kahn doing? Everyone knows that he is no more a part of the front office than any of these fans out here tonight.

Rick - Well, obviously in Kahn's warped sense of reality he is a member of the front office and he is taking his job quite seriously. It even appears from his last statement that he has a new match-up to announce...

[A pair of ring attendants are pushing Jansen and Valentine away from the ropes, warning them to stay back. Jansen has a deadly glare fixed on Kahn, his fists clenched; Valentine is shouting with outrage. Kahn steps up on the apron and slowly enters the ring. The crowd sits in stunned silence, wondering what is going on. Shoving boldly against the officials, Jansen puts the megaphone in Kahn's face.]

Jansen - No, idiot, I'LL tell YOU what's going to happen. I'm going to knock you on your cuckoo's nest, and then I'm going to the back and find Smokin' John Hayes myself! I don't know what you're on, but you stopped being funny the second you walked down that aisle, and I don't have a lot of good nature left in me tonight. If I have to beat you down, I'll for damn sure do it- but you are NOT going to foul up this match!

[Kahn listens with a straight face, not flinching a bit despite having the megaphone inches from his ears. He motions for the ring attendants to move Jansen and Valentine a little farther away.]

Kahn - Now I understand that all of these people and yourself, Mister Jansen, want the World Title to be defended...

[Valentine grabs the megaphone away from Jansen.]

Valentine - What are you TALKING about? The title wasn't on the line!

Rick - It's about time somebody told him!

[Kahn ignores her and goes on speaking.]

Kahn - But as I said earlier the Gibbs brothers agreed with me that Smokin' John, the thief, has no right to defend a title that is not even his. So with that in mind let it never be said that Planet Wrestling does not cater to its fans. The Gibbs brothers have authorized me to announce the replacement for Smokin' John Hayes that will meet you here in the ring tonight...

Jansen - Replacement?! Are you kidding me? What IS this?

[Kahn puts his hand up for silence.]

Kahn - Listen. He is perhaps one of the most feared men to ever step into the ring. He has been called everything from Silent Death to the Madman from Afghanistan to THE HARDCORE GREAT ONE! I present to you your opponent tonight. Hit the music.

[The fans cheer with this announcement.]

Dave - Did he just say what I thought he said?!
Rick - Sounded like he said Hardcore Great One. That can only mean one thing!

[Ken Jansen ushers Valentine out of the ring, glancing warily at Kahn. Standing again, he jabs a finger in Kahn's face.]

Jansen - You're either extremely brave or extremely stupid, Kahn! But now that you've ruined my night, we might as well make the most of it--

[A scream is heard over the loudspeakers; suddenly "Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice is heard. The fans, again, seem confused.]

Dave - What is that? I thought Kahn was going to take Hayes' place. Who in the world could be coming out to THAT music?

Rick - I don't know what's going on here, but I'm about to scream! This song is terrible...

[Surprised, Jansen turns toward the entranceway, looking for his opponent. Kahn throws his mic into the crowd and jumps him from behind.]

Dave - Wait a minute!! Now Kahn is beating on Jansen! But obviously Kristoph Kahn doesn't have any official power, and this match can't be sanctioned by Planet Wrestling!

Rick - I don't know about being sanctioned but Kahn is Pearl Harboring Ken Jansen big time! Kahn hammering away at Jansen and scoring some heavy hits! Oh wait- OH!!! There's a low blow by Jansen.

Dave - Yes, it looks like Jansen's turned the tables and is now on top of Kahn, pounding away! Wait a minute- here comes an army of security! They’ve seen enough apparently, and they're trying to separate these two men....

Rick - They've got them apart but what is Kahn yelling? Something about not touching a Planet Wrestling official?! This guy is off his rocker!!

[Kahn slides out of the ring and runs over to the timekeeper's table. In the ring, Jansen is trying to struggle out of a mob of security. On the floor, Planet Wrestling officials are restraining Valentine from going after Kahn.]

Kahn [voce a bit faint, since he doesn’t have a mic] - What in the world is going on here? Why are these people in the ring? Ring the bell. This is an official World Title match. Come on, ring it!

Dave - What? Kahn is declaring this a match for the World Heavyweight Title! Can you BELIEVE this man?

Rick - He's lost it!

[The timekeeper stares at Kahn dumbly. Kahn begins to get enraged and throws the man from his chair.]

Kahn - I've got to do everything myself.

[Kahn rings the bell and dives back into the ring, trying to grab Jansen's legs.]

Rick - Look at this: Kahn seems to have started this "matchup" and is going after Jansen. Security is trying to hold these two men apart- and Valentine is trying to get in the ring, but those officials are managing to keep her at bay.

Dave - Looks like Kahn has gone off the deep end, Rick. He's got five or six security members sitting on top of him trying to restrain him and he's STILL looking to get a crack at Jansen.

Rick - And don't think that Ken doesn't want a crack at him too! Kahn just somehow cost him a second shot at the World Champ after all- Oh look out! Jansen just broke free! He's attacked Kahn on the canvas: They're both throwing some pretty good punches at each other as more security floods the ring!

Dave - I don't know if they'll be able to separate these two men. They are determined to tear each other apart! We have a veritable wall of security pushing between Kahn and Jansen now... It's numbers alone that are finally holding these men apart! Jansen is spitting mad, but he's being forced out of the ring. The security guards are now herding Jansen and Valentine up the ramp- boy, Rick, they are FURIOUS!

Rick - I don't blame him! Jansen's been denied his rematch with Smokin' John Hayes- JANSEN'S LOOSE!

Dave - NO! They've caught him. This brawl could have started all over again. Look at Kahn: his suit is a mess! I'll tell you, Rick, coming into Throttle we had no idea we'd get a chance to see Ken Jansen and Smokin' John Hayes go at it again, and we definitely didn't expect what we just witnessed!

Rick - One thing's for sure- something pretty serious must have happened to Hayes to keep him backstage during this whole thing. And I have no doubt that Kahn had something to do with it. Can we get a camera back there?

Dave - I understand that someone’s on it and that we’ll be getting to that shortly... No, I’m told we’re going to be checking that out right now!

[The shot switches to somewhere in the backstage area of the PW Dome in a hallway. Stacked in front of a door a number of mopeds, as well as a huge, novelty-size metallic key that has the letters "TSK" on it. The key itself is wedged between the door and the wall across from it.]

Dave - What the heck is this?
Rick - I’m not sure, Dave, but I think that those mopeds and that... huge key... are blocking the door to the TSK lockerroom! That’s why Hayes and TSK were nowhere to be found!

Dave - After the comments that Kahn made earlier, things are all starting to fall into place... A crew now arriving to clear out that debris, but I’m not sure I really want to stick around to see what happens to them after TSK is let out of their room-

[Someone pounds at the door from the inside. It seems to be starting to give a bit.]

Dave - Like I was about to say, our next match is about ready to get underway, so let’s get to Jim Pattera...

[The shot switches to the ring. The bell rings.]
 

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

Pattera - Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Shakkal, Tamara, Zed "Black Thunder" Logan and the "Ice Man" Matt Michaels, the team consisting of The Canadian Crippler, and "Iceberg" Kevin Hall!!!

[Out walks the Canadian Crippler. Fireworks shoot off behind him and explode into a huge Maple Leaf. who proceeds down the ramp and toward the ring... he doesn't look happy.]

Deyo - Even after the announcement of Hall coming to the ring, and with QUITE an entourage I might add, apparently Kevin Hall ISN'T going to be keeping with this tag team agreement after all, because the Canadian Crippler is making his way to the ring all by himself! And take a look at the Crippler: he doesn't seem very pleased by this turn of events...

Rick - Can you BLAME him? He made this deal with Kevin Hall so that he could remove the Dehumanizer from Planet Wrestling once and for all, and now, with Hall backing out on the deal, he's going to be facing the daunting task of not ONLY facing the vicious Dehumanizer, but he ALSO has to deal with whoever's brave enough to share a corner with the man!

Dave - Maybe this'll teach the Crippler a lesson: to keep his egotistical thoughts to himself! If it wasn't for his bragging about how good he is and pretty much spelling out a challenge to Hall, he wouldn't be in this mess, Rick!

Rick - Nevertheless, I have confidence in the Crippler, Dave, because he's not just bragging when he says that he's better than Iceberg: it's the plain truth. Sure, Hall may have the Extreme Title around his waist now, but it's only a matter of time before those two clash again for that belt. What I'm trying to say, Dave, is that I'd say that even if Hall WERE out here tonight to complete the Hall/ Crippler team, that Crippler'd be the one carrying them... Not to take anything away from Hall: he's an EXCELLENT athlete and a great wrestler, but the Canadian Crippler might just be the future of the PW if he can re-claim his position as "King Crippler" after the Battle for the Crown...

Dave - We'll just have to wait and see about all that... And speaking of waiting, we'll be finding out who Dehumanizer's mystery partner here is in just a few moments....

["Electric Funeral" by Black Sabbath plays...the lights dim...]

Pattera - And their opponents, currently headed to the ring, at a total combined weight of 687 pounds, the team of The Dehumanizer....

[Dehumanizer skulks out from behind the curtain, but without a partner...]

Pattera - and Nemesis!!!

[Nemesis shambles out from behind the curtain and joins the Dehumanizer.]

Dave - Holy MOLEY! It's Nemesis!! Dehumanizer's hired on Nemesis as his mystery partner! Could THIS have been where the big, quiet man had disappeared to? To make a deal with the Dehumanizer?

[Together, Dehumanizer and Nemesis make their way toward the ring. The music cuts.]

Rick - It'd make sense: He may have made a deal with the Devil himself, Dave, but I can just guess what his REAL motivation for signing into the match was: to get his big hands on Iceberg!

Dave - No doubt you're right, Rick: the man's a monster, but injuring Hall here tonight would have been in his best interest to lead into their upcoming electrified steel cage match at Shockwave. He must be MIGHTY disappointed that Kevin Hall won't even be here tonight.

Rick - I'd say that's a fair guess.

Dave - Referee Danny Dickson presiding over this match and trying to get things underway, but Crippler asking him to wait a second, so that Hall can make his way out... or something.

Rick - Strangely enough, it looks like Nemesis is going to start this match against the Canadian Crippler here, as Dehumanizer's now exited to the apron. I'm surprised Dehumanizer didn't want his crack at the Crippler right away, after what the Crippler did to the Dehumanizer's shoulder at Zero Tolerance... But still the Crippler looking toward the entrance and waiting impatiently for Hall...

Dave - I don't think that the Crippler is going to have much chance at all in this match if Hall doesn't show, Rick: Between the anger that must be welled up inside Dehumanizer for the Crippler after Zero Tolerance, and the power of the huge Nemesis to contend wi- LOOK OUT!- OH!!! Nemesis just WAYLAID the Canadian Crippler from behind with a clothesline from HELL!!
[The bell rings and the match officially begins.]

Rick - JESUS! He just about took the Crippler's HEAD clean off! Nemesis hauling Crippler off the mat...

Dave - They tie up... We've got a struggle for power... Nemesis- OH! With a knee to the midsection! Crippler doubled over- gutwrench pickup by Nemesis- DOWN into a shoulderbreaker! A little payback on behalf of the Dehumanizer maybe? Whatever the case, Crippler in trouble here early as the 7'5" Nemesis is just brutalizing him here relentlessly with a hammering series of punches!

[The shot cuts to the ramp, where we see Hall walking toward the ring, along with his manager, Tamara, Matt Michaels and Zed Logan. The fans cheer them on wildly.]

Rick - And take a look down the aisle Dave: Kevin Hall FINALLY on his way to the ring!

Dave - And look at the impressive entourage, Rick: He came prepared for a WAR form the looks of things!

[As they walk past the camera, Tamara, wearing a long fur coat, opens it up in the front slightly to give a tiny peek at her slinky outfit and her slender, smooth, sexy legs, as she smiles coyly, then walks off camera. The shot switches to Iceberg, who takes a glance at Crippler, then at Nemesis. He looks VERY focused.]

Dave - You can feel the tension between the Hall and Crippler, as well as the animosity Hall has for Nemesis, Rick: Hall is staring at each of them and is focusing in on them like a laser beam! How will Crippler and Hall co-exist in a match against Dehumanizer and Nemesis? On the inside though, Nemesis finally stopping the barrage, and now bringing The Canadian Crippler to his feet the hard way... whips him into the corner! Nemesis charging in- OH! The Crippler got the boot up and down goes the big man! Crippler quick to the second rope- drops the elbow! Crippler now rolling under the ropes and to the outside for the breather!

Rick - That may not be the best place for the Crippler to be right now: I'm not so sure that Iceberg's entourage is going to be entirely friendly to him...

Dave - But there not on the same edge of the ring, so they're not bother him so far anyway... Nemesis following Crippler to the outside now... Nemesis charging- OH!! The Canadian Crippler dodged and Nemesis hit the post!

Rick - But Nemesis barely seems fazed at all! Turning around- HO!! Big boot to the kisser takes Crippler down in a hurry! Nemesis now crawling back into the ring... Is he going to let Crippler just be counted out?

Dave - I don't think so, or at least not yet anyway, Rick: Nemesis going to the top for the high-risk maneuver.. Getting his footing... jumps aaand- Crippler rolled out of the way!! Nemesis just crashed an elbow down HARD onto the mats at ringside and that might just be all she wrote for Nemesis tonight!

Rick - Crippler saw that one all the way, Dave: it's this kind of PW experience advantage that makes him one of the best in the business today!

Dave - Crippler now on his feet and rolling Nemesis back into the ring... Following him in... Crippler with Nemesis by the leg- single-leg grapevine by Crippler on the big man and this may be a good strategy for the Crippler, folks.

Rick - You're exactly right, Dave: the Canadian Crippler's been able to prove to the fans from his return match to the pros, to the roof match at Zero Tolerance that he's as Extreme as they come, but you can put your money on the fact that he has a great technical background too. He's demonstrating this quite well right here with that hold locked on and his back to the ropes: Nemesis with pretty much nowhere to go as he wears his leg down... Sure, Crippler could have focused his attack on the elbow at a time like this, but it's the big man's height advantage that he has to take away... Nemesis coming 'round and he doesn't seem to know quite what to do in there!

[Nemesis grunts loudly, looking at Crippler.]

Dave - OH!! Spoke too soon Rick! Looks like Nemesis knew EXACTLY what to do as he just nailed the Crippler with that sledge-like fist of his RIGHT in the knee! Looks like Crippler isn't the only one intent on slowing his opponent down tonight!

Rick - And he may have hurt the Crippler with that one too- Crippler holding onto his knee and I hate to say it, but if he can't tag in Hall, he may be in a lot of trouble... Nemesis up on his feet gingerly, and pulling Crippler off the canvas- tearing him up off the mat- slaps on a bearhug!!

Dave - And look at that size difference between the Crippler and Nemesis! He's almost an entire foot and a half taller than the feisty Canuck, and he weighs in at about one hundred pounds more!

Rick - Crippler's taken down guys bigger than himself before though, Dave...

Dave - OH my GOD!!! Out of that vice-grip bearhug, Nemesis arched back and THREW the Crippler to the mat with a release German suplex and the Crippler bounced OFF the mat and into the ropes! Nemesis still on the attack, but referee Danny Dickson warning him to back off- Nemesis raising his hand to the ref- but Dehumanizer now calling Nemesis over for the tag! He may have save Danny Dickson's hide that time! But Dehumanizer tagged in by Nemesis and here he comes! Dehumanizer with Crippler by the ankles- tears him away from the ropes into the middle of the ring! What are we going to see here? Figure four leglock? OH! Not quite: Dehumanizer opted to drop the elbow down onto the Crippler's quadricep! That'll give him a charliehorse!

Rick - With three hundred plus pounds of flesh and bone coming down onto it, I'd say you're probably right, Dave. Dehumanizer now pulling Crippler up with him- dragging his face across the top rope! Crippler down to his knees and holding his face in pain! OH! Dehumanizer here without mercy just knocked Crippler on his side with a boot to the side of the head!

Dave - Crippler in a lot of trouble here, and I'm betting that right about now, he might just be razing that having a tag team partner to crawl to can be a good thing...

Rick - Very funny, Deyo. He just had an unlucky break is all.

Dave - Any way you look at it, he's definitely in a lot of trouble considering he's in there with the animalistic Dehumanizer. Dehumanizer now pulling Crippler up- sends him for the ride! Crippler off the ropes- clothesline by Crippler, but the Dehumanizer ducked it! Crippler off the opposite ropes- HO! Dehumanizer caught him by the throat!! Up- CHOKESLAM by the Dehumanizer!! Crippler REALLY needs to make a tag here!

Rick - Crippler in some definite trouble here, as it looks like the Dehumanizer is simply intent on punishing the former Battle for the Crown winner: Dehumanizer pulling him up off the mat- Setting him up and DOWN into the tombstone piledriver! This could be over if Dehumanizer would want it, but I don't think he does, Dave!

Dave - I'd say you're right, Rick: Dehumanizer's a sadistic wrecking machine and he's intent on getting revenge on Crippler by infecting more damage, you can be sure! Crippler hardly conscious though and hardly in a position to defend himself right now... and Dehumanizer looking like he's going to be taking complete advantage of this situation as he's hauling Crippler up off the mat... Pummeling the Canadian Crippler on the ropes now with a heavy closed-fist punches and Crippler now with a bloody nose! Danny Dickson warning Dehumanizer, but the big PAIN founding member just ignoring Dickson altogether!

Rick - He'd better watch it...

Dave - I agree: Danny Dickson won't be tolerating much more.

Rick - I meant that the ref had better watch himself, Dave: Do you REALLY think Dehumanizer cares at ALL about one of our officials?

Dave - Good point. But Dehumanizer stopping the punches regardless- Irish whip by the Dehumanizer- reversal by Crippler! Dehumanizer off the ropes- flying forearm by the Crippler put him in position for the tag!! He's reaching his hand out desperately for the tag, but Hall making no effort to extend his hand at all!

Rick - Oh, come ON! Crippler's been getting DECIMATED in there by Dehumanizer and Nemesis and Hall not tagging in! Crippler trying to make the tag-

Dave - But here comes Dehumanizer- DROPS the elbow on Crippler! Crippler prevented form making the tag, but I'm not sure if Hall would even have made the tag anyway...Dehumanizer with the Crippler and with a handful of hair, bringing him over to his corner- tag in to Nemesis! Nemesis getting into the ring now and Dehumanizer holding Crippler's arm up- Hammering right to the exposed kidney area by Nemesis! Dehumanizer onto the apron, but setting himself up- Nemesis RAMS Crippler's head into Dehumanizer's boot! Dehumanizer and Nemesis functioning here as a surprisingly cohesive unit tonight! Nemesis now pulling Crippler up again, sends him to the ropes- Crippler on the rebound- clothesline- Crippler slides under it! Crippler on his feet Nemesis turns around- Crippler off the mat with a jumping clothesline and he hit Nemesis across the throat to take him down! Crippler crawling over to his corner and Hall looking a little more happy to try to get in the ring against Nemesis- reaching foe the tag..... Nemesis on his feet- lunging- Crippler made the tag! Nemesis ALMOST prevented a tag, but here comes Kevin Hall!! Hall with a big right hand on Nemesis! Off the ropes- Spins into a back elbow! Nemesis though still on his feet and there's no doubt about, Rick: he really IS taller than Hall!

Rick - But it's Hall off the ropes again- Takes the big Nemesis down with a clothesline!! Nemesis getting to his feet though- The Iceberg- STEAMROLLS him down with a shoulder block! Dehumanizer getting into the ring! Hall takes him into the ropes with a clothesline- shoves Dehumaizer to the outside with it!

Dave - Kevin Hall cleaning house here! Nemesis trying to get up again- boot to the knee by Hall! Nemesis on one knee and trying to get his footing and Hall of the ropes again... OH!!!! Lays Nemesis out with a spinning kick!!! Hall going for the cover: 1... WHOA!! Nemesis kicking out with AUTHORITY!!! What's it going to take to put this monster away?

Rick - I don't know Dave, but Hall can't believe the power that Nemesis just threw him off with, especially after the all-out assault he just conducted on Mr. tall, dark and ugly.

Dave - Nemesis trying to push himself to his feet... Kevin Hall just waiting for him now- OH! Hard shot to the kidney area there by Nemesis! Nemesis with  another kidney blow! Getting a vertical base now and sends Hall for the ride: Kevin Hall off the ropes- WOAH DOCTOR!! Nemesis took Hall to the mat with a clothesline AND HARD!!! I'll bet that this isn't what Crippler had in mind when he tagged Hall in... Nemesis picking Hall up again... OH! A vicious chop to the throat by Nemesis! The ref warning him, but I have a feeling that Danny Dickson's words are just falling of deaf ears! Nemesis winding up- BIG right hand- ducked by Hall and that sent Nemesis for a spin- Hall from behind with the waistlock- belly to back suplex- NO! He modified the throw into a backbreaker!! What a great move there by the Extreme Champ!

Rick - He should be making a tag though, Dave: Crippler looking a lot better and on the apron trying to call him over! Hall getting to his feet slowly- Nemesis on the mat just grabbed Iceberg by the ankle!!! Hall trying to hop his way over to Crippler for the tag aaaaand..... YES!!! Crippler tagged and I don't think Nemesis knows it yet! Crippler to the top turnbuckle- MISSILE DROPKICK by the Canadian Crippler!!!! Nemesis down and I don't think he saw that one coming at ALL!

Dave - He definitely looked like he was hit offguard by that move, Rick, but already he's trying to get up: the man's a machine! Crippler though in there- NAILS the swinging neckbreaker! This could be his chance- Crippler with a vertical press- 1... 2... Kickout by Nemesis!

Rick - A lot less forceful that time though! If Crippler and Hall can just keep Nemesis isolated, they may just be able to wear him down enough to take this one! Crippler with  Nemesis in a front facelock and pulling him off the mat slowly.. pulling him over toward his corner- Tag in to Hall!

Dave - Crippler holding Nemesis- Hall with a boot to Nemesis' knee and Crippler letting go and going out to the apron. Hall controlling the action now as he pulls Nemesis off his knees and it setting him up, whips him to the ropes! Off the ropes- Big boot to the face by Hall, but once again, both men are still standing!

Rick - Nemesis definitely looks shaken though... Hall to the ropes to take this guy down- OH!!! Dehumanizer was there and pulled to top rope down sending Hall to the outside! Crippler in quick- takes Nemesis down and to the outside with a dropkick! Now he's trying to make it over to Hall but referee Danny Dickson holding him back!

Dave - And total chaos is breaking out on the outside, Rick! Dehumanizer with Hall- OH!!! He just SMASHED Hall's face into the steel railing!!! But here come the troops! Michaels in there first- Icekick- ducked by Dehumanizer- WOAH!!! Dehumanizer avoided the kick, but Zed Logan jumped right in and nailed him with a headscissor legdrop!!! Dehumanzier now getting a beating courtesy of Zed Logan and Matt Michaels, with Crippler distracting the referee on the inside!

Rick - Whee- HAW! This is GREAT Dave! The Dehumanizer getting a taste of his own medicine- WhattheHell- OH!!!!

Dave - It's Demonknight!!!

Rick - WOW! And he just about wiped Michaels off the face of the planet with a swing from some sort of weapon... a blunt mace or a club or something! Michaels is on the floor and unconscious! Crippler asking the ref to turn around for real now, but the ref ushering Crippler back to his corner! On the outside: Hall lunging in at Demon- HO!!! Evasive maneuver there by Demonknight and he grabbed Iceberg on the way by and tossed him into the ringpost head first!!

Dave - Demonknight is tearing these guys apart- And now he's hightailing it out of there! Zed Logan opting to stay and check on Hall, but I think that the post just stunned him, Rick- Looked like he grazed it more than anything... From behind- Look out- OH!!! Dehumanizer over Zed's back with a big double axehandle! Wait a second- Here comes Tamara! And- What the?!! She has a baseball bat! Where on EARTH did she grab that from?! Swings- hits Dehumanizer in the back, but I think she only made him mad, Rick! Dehumanzier turning around and this might get REAL ugly! Dehumanizer- I think he's going to hit Tamara- She swings the bat- Dehumanizer grabbing it out of her hand! Crippler running his way around the ring, but can he get there in time?!

Rick - Tamara cowering and Dehumanizer with that bat over his head- Crippler charging in- OH!!! NO! It was from behind! Hall just NAILED Dehumanzier with a baseball bat from behind, but Nemesis was distracting the referee! What in the heck are all these bats coming from?!
Dave - I'm not sure, Rick, but Dehumanizer's down again and now he's being beaten by Zed, Crippler AND Hall! Nemesis calming down, and the referee looking over to start the count, and warning Hall and Crippler now, as well as for Zed to back off of Dehumanizer and for Hall to get back into the ring... Things finally calming down now at ringside as Crippler heads back to his corner and Zed and Tamara are taking care of the unconscious Matt Michaels- He may need some medical attention here: Demonknight, from out of NOWHERE, really clubbed him down!

Rick - I didn't even notice where he came from, Dave: But that's typical cowardly Demonknight style- "Hit and Run".

Dave - On the inside it's Danny Dickson getting up to the seven count and Hall back on the apron- Nemesis charging in with a clothesline- ducked- OH! Hall rams the shoulder between the ropes into Nemesis! Nemesis taken aback, but still trying to knock Hall off the apron- lock up! Nemesis with a handful of hair bringing Hall along the apron- SLAMS his face into the post! Hall off the apron and landing on the outside! Nemesis going to the top! Zed and Tamara still busy with Michaels- Crippler rushing into the ring and past Dickson!! SHOVES Nemesis off the top turnbuckle to the outside!!! The crowd is going NUTS here with all this action! Crippler climbing to the top, but Danny Dickson trying to pull him down! Crippler just shoves him away!!

Rick - The Canadian Crippler to the top and he's going for Nemesis up- NO!!!!! THE CANADIAN CRIPPLER DROPPED THE FLYING HEADBUTT ON KEVIN HALL and he NAILED it!!!

Dave - What the heck is going on here!?!?!!! Hall was right! Hall was RIGHT!!! The Canadian Crippler has turned his back on Kevin Hall!! Dehumanizer on his feet and helping Crippler beat on the battered Kevin Hall! Zed Logan with a bat and rushing in- OH!!! He cracked the bat in TWO over Dehumanizer's back! Dehumaizer holding his back in pain! Logan a little stunned with a baseball bat handle still in hand- The Canadian Crippler hops up to the apron running- OH!!!! He just LEVEL the big Zed Logan with a dropkick to the face!

Rick - And now Nemesis is coming around and HE'S getting in on the action! The Canadian Crippler and Nemesis with Zed Logan- OH!! Double Irish whip into the steel safety rail!!! And now Dehumanizer getting to his feet again.... This doesn't look good for Hall and company at ALL, Dave...

Dave - Wait a second: here comes Blizzard!!! Blizzard rushing the down the ramp- SPEARS down Dehumanizer!!

Rick - JESUS! Did you hear the SOUND that made?! It was like 2 Mack trucks colliding! Blizzard down here evidently to help out Hall but it's the Canadian Crippler directing Nemesis toward Blizzard and now those two are tied up! The Canadian Crippler now walking over to Hall and things are just going from bad to worse for the Extreme champ!

[The bell rings.]

Dave - You're not kidding, Rick! Dickson called for the bell and this one is over, but I'm not quite sure what he's going to make of this one... Crippler stomping away at Hall... But what's THIS?!! It's "Pretty Boy" Tony DiFrangio charging down the ramp now and hurrying past Blizzard and Nemesis! He's grabbing up the bat that Hall had moments ago. Rushing in- OH!!! He just SPEARED Crippler in the chest with the end of that thing and knocked him back over the ringsteps and Crippler tripped over them onto his back!

Rick - DiFrangio helping Hall to his feet and Tamara coming over to help his cause... Tamara opening up that long coat of hers and she's handing a baseball bat to Hall! THAT'S where they were coming from! And take a look at the ramp! Here comes Jakk Malice! Who side is HE going to be on?! Malice rushing up to the stalemate between Blizzard and Nemesis- OH!!! I guess that answers our question, Dave: Jakk Malice ended that battle with a jumping reverse DDT on Nemesis, RIGHT into the steel ramp! Blizzard now on top of Nemesis and hammering away at him with punches!

[The bell rings.]

Dave - Danny Dickson trying to get things under control, but this is a state of total CHAOS! Security finally coming out of the back and converging on the scene, but take a look at ringside: DiFrangio holding Crippler up and choking him with the bat and Kevin Hall battering Crippler in the ribs with his bat! A mob of security on the scene now and they're doing the best they can to pull everyone apart- OH! Hall getting another shot into Crippler's sternum before he was retrained by a trio of security officers and things here at ringside FINALLY settling down!

Rick - Well, I'm not entirely sure what Crippler wanted to accomplish tonight by betraying Hall, but with all the support that Hall got here tonight, it's hard for me to believe that any of it was worth it. I'm a big Canadian Crippler supporter, but I'd say that the former Battle for the Crown winner's plans may have backfired here tonight.

Dave - But what could this change of face by the Crippler MEAN, Rick? Was he just fed up with Hall's lack of trust? Was he reverting back to his old ways again? Is he REALLY that interested in hurting Hall so he can take his Extreme Championship away? Or is there something more sinister brewing in the mind of the Canadian?

Rick - Who knows Rick: whatever it is, he's looking pretty hurt after that double-team from DiFrangio and Hall with their baseball bats... Security leading him, as well as everyone else out of here one by one... I have a feeling though that the Crippler will be speaking his mind about this match soon enough...

[Jim Pattera, in the ring, announces that the match was a double count out, but no one seems to be paying much attention to him.]

Dave - There's some good news out of all this too: Michaels has been helped to his feet by his also-injured-looking teammate Zed Logan, and it looks like Michaels is going to be okay...

Rick - All parties slowly being ushered out... but even before all hell broke loose, Dave: what a MATCH that was!

Dave - You're not kidding, Rick: And after the Crippler and Hall, along with all of Hall's backup seemed to have taken Dehumanizer and Nemesis out of the game, Crippler STILL stabbed Hall right in the back! I can't believe the audacity of that man...

Rick - And what about Demonknight showing up! I don't know if he was just trying to send a message out to Hall or WHAT, but Michaels sure heard his message loud and clear! Let's hope that the NX'er doesn't have any serious concussion or anything from that dreadful blow to the head that he received to the head courtesy of the man from Jamaica.

Dave - Let's hope he's alright- I'm sure the fans'll be behind him all the way... But with everyone finally cleared out and a match still to go, you have to wonder if this Trans World Title main event will be able to capture the intensity of that last match!

Rick - No question about it: that's going to be tough act to follow, but if anyone's up to the challenge, it may be the relative newcomer OutCast: The way he bounded off our announcer's table at Shockwave to nail Watts with a chair was pretty impressive to say the least. And his debut match was nothing to sneeze at either: when he ended that match, it made it look like he'd just been TOYING with his opponent from the opening bell, just to see what he was up against.

Deyo - But the reigning Trans World Champion is hardly a pushover, Rick. In fact, he's far from it, and in his recent outings, he's really been stepping it up notch by notch and has been showing us quite a wide array of offense. All in all, I'd say this has the makings to be a great match. Let’s get things started for tonight’s MAIN EVENT MATCH!!

[The shot cuts to the ring.]
 

Pattera - This next match is a scheduled for one fall and is for the PW Trans World Championship......

["Triumph" by the Wu Tang Clan blasts out of the speaker system as the OutCast walks out onto the stage.  He looks around the Dome grinning... He's met with strong cheers from the fans.]

Pattera - Coming down the aisle, weighing 267 pounds, from Las Vegas, Nevada, he is OuuuutCaaast!!!!!!!!!!!

[OutCast makes his way to the ring and slides in... His music cuts and "Go For The Throat" by Y & T plays throughout the arena...]

Pattera - And his opponent, on his way down the Aisle from The Wrong Side of The Tracks,  weighing 295 pounds, he is the PW Trans World Champion: Lawrence Watts!!!

["Go For The Throat" continues to blare as Legs of the Smokin Bombshells walks through the curtain, and is met with catcalls and whistles. She strikes a pose showing off her gorgeous long legs as "The Natural" appears... with a plastic bottle of what appears to be mayo. With his free arm, he grabs the arm of Legs and together they strut toward the ring. He hands the Trans World Title over to Legs and climbs into the ring.]

*** "The Natural" Lawrence Watts vs. OutCast ***

[The bell rings.]

Rick - And right off the bat here, it's Watts showing off his biceps to OutCast... You may not like him, and there's rumours circulating that those muscles aren't exactly "all Natural" if you'll pardon the pun, but you still have to respect the size of those things.

Dave - From the looks of it, I'd wager that OutCast isn’t too impressed!! He made a bee line for Watts and nailed him with a thrust kick to the chest! Watts with his back against the ropes and OutCast following up with chop to the chest! OH! Another! Those chops by OutCast are just LETHAL!

Rick - A kick to the thigh by OutCast now and sending Watts along the ropes to the corner! "The Natural" trying to cover up unsuccessfully, Dave, and I'm no so sure he was fully prepared for this martial arts assault form OutCast! OutCast with another chop- caught by Watts!! And Watts turns the tables shoving OutCast into the turnbuckles! Watts stopped that chop DEAD: he's SO powerful... And following up with a series of shoulder thrusts to the abdomen of OutCast, to knock the wind out of the challenger's sails...

Dave - This big bruiser is taking over early here- Irish whip out of the corner to the opposite turnbuckles- follow him in- With a big clothesline from behind! And down goes OutCast! Things not looking good here for the relative newcomer... Watts wasting no time and pulling OutCast off- NO! A hook of the leg by OutCast for the inside cradle! 1... OH! Watts kicked out before the 2-count, even... and he doesn't look happy! Say what you will about Lawrence Watts, but he's getting up again and he just keeps coming at OutCast!...

Rick - DOWN with the kneedrop! Covering: 1... What? Lifts the shoulder up before the 2 count! "The Natural" not showing an OUNCE of respect here for OutCast. And Watts now flexing his biceps again!

Dave - We've seen that kind of arrogant mistake coming back to haunt so many wrestlers in pro wrestling over the years, Rick: a veteran like Watts should know better than to use such tactics... Lawrence Watts is on his feet though, keeping OutCast in his sights. With the legs now... falling headbutt to the midsection!

Rick - Oh come ON! That was a BLATANT low blow!

Dave - It's always harder to make that call when you're in the position of reffing the match...
Rick - Maybe you're right- either way I can't imagine that OutCast is feeling very comfortable right now... Watts still on the attack regardless and draping OutCast over the bottom rope now- Watts pressing his knee own across the back of OutCast's neck and choking him out on the bottom rope AND he's using the second rope for extra leverage at that! Danny Dickson warning him, but Watts breaking before the five count! And now he's back at it again! Dickson counting... and this time he's holding the choke! Dickson trying to back Watts off now and now the two are getting in a bit of a heated debate!

Dave - Uh-oh! Take a look at this: Gil Crowley quickly hobbling his way to ringside! OutCast still draped over that bottom rope and trying to get his lungs filled up with oxygen again- Gil Crowley- OH!!!! HAMMERED OutCast with... with his walking cast, as silly as that sounds! And Danny Dickson didn't see a thing!

Rick - Watts had him distracted all the way in traditional TSK style, Dave. And now "Livewire" is out of here and by the way he's booting it, I'd have to say that his leg's lookin' pretty good to me-  Woah ho! But not quite good enough as he's nabbed by security AGAIN tonight before he can make it back out!

Dave - But the damage has already been done, folks: OutCast might be out! We may be seeing yet ANOTHER TSK robbery here, folks...

Rick - Lawrence Watts back on the offense and pushing past the ref and dragging OutCast off the ropes by the ankles.. Watts now over top of his with the ankles hooked and going for a Boston crab.. actually a bit of an elevated crab now- OutCast though trying to struggle his way out and turning a bit- OH! And Watts just trying at add a little insult here as he's pressing his boot against the back of OutCast's neck now! Danny Dickson's deeming this unusual variation illegal, Dave, and I’d say he's right in giving Watts the five count- Watts finally releasing it. OutCast is in rough shape after having taken that heavy blow from Gil though folks, and I'm not sure how much longer he'll be hanging on...

Dave - I know what you mean: I'm surprised he had the will to keep on going during that last hold by, Watts, but you know that Watts is far from done her tonight as he pulls OutCast off the canvas... A scoop- and down into the slam!

Rick - Watts now pulling OutCast off the mat by the hair... Setting him up- suplex- slingshot off the top rope- Woah NELLIE!!!! I don't think I've ever see THAT before! Watts looked like he was going for a slingshot suplex, but turned it around into a JACKHAMMER slam at the last second!

Dave - Say what you will about Watts, he knows how to throw a curve ball into matches with moves like that one. But even after a spectacular move like that, Lawrence Watts, boldly, isn't going for a cover, Rick!

Rick - He must just want to punish his opponent some more tonight, Dave, and he looks like he's in a hurry to do it too: Somebody should be asking Watts where the fire is, because he's just not taking a breath to stop here as he's leading OutCast over to the corner by his dreadlocks.. Now setting OutCast up on the top and following him up there... We've seen Watts pull off moves from the top before... Watts turning OutCast around now as he's taking a seat on the top turnbuckle... And this isn't at ALL good for OutCast, Dave: Watts looks like he's setting up to piledrive him from the top rope!!

Dave - Dear GOD no! He'll break the rookie's neck for SURE!! Danny Dickson trying to plead with Watts to stop this insanity, but I don't think Watts is listening- HO!! OutCast- Headscissor- spins around- flips- WHIPS Watts down with a hurricanrana!!! Holds onto it and has Watts hooked by the ankles: 1... 2.. OH!!! I thought he had him for SURE!

Rick - But OutCast still has some fight left in him from the looks of it: What a counter maneuver that was! OutCast out of desperation, defending his very LIFE right there, and he almost pinned Watts for good measure after catching him completely offguard! Both men are down and the ref starting the 10-count... 1... 2... 3... 4.. And it's "The Natural" stirring first, and pushing himself to his feet.... Catching his breath... Now pulling OutCast up.... He has him- sends him to the ropes- Sleeperhold by "The Natural"! OutCast can't have much more left to give after what he's been through here toni- NO! OutCast with a back elbow to rock Watts! OH!! And Watts just sledged him down with a double-axehandle! Now Watts... drops down on OutCast with a leg drop, right across the throat! Both men lying on the canvas to take breather... But just listen to those PW fans cheering for OutCast to get up!

Dave - And it looks like they'll be getting that they asked for: OutCast is getting up to his feet!

Rick - But so is "The Natural", Dave. Watts closing in- clothesline ducked by OutCast! Watts turning around and TACKLED into the corner by OutCast! He may have knocked the wind out of "The Natural"! OutCast- springboard- OH!!! A he NAILED Watts with a jumping kick RIGHT in the FACE! Watts trying to shrug it off, but OutCast, even though his legs are looking like rubber, isn't letting up- DOWN with the jumping axe kick onto Watts' back and the Trans World Champion may have a real defense on his hands here after all! OutCast with a series of kicks to the body now and Watts trying to block, but OutCast is just too lightning fast for him! Stopping with the kicks now... pulling him up into a front facelock- NO! OutCast leaning back for the dragon sleeper!!

Dave - He may have him with that... but Watts is holding on!!! I can't believe it!! OutCast trying DESPERATELY to tighten his grip around Watts' muscular neck to finish this one and we may have a new champ on our hands!!!

Rick - Watts trying to push OutCast back toward the rope for a break, but he's getting woozy in there, folks! Watts fading fast- grabbing OutCast- SUPLEXES OutCast over! Amazing!

Dave - OutCast MUST have thought he had it there, folks, but Watts found a way to counter out of it... What tremendous power on the part of the champ.

Rick - OutCast turning up the juice here and just pouring it all out on "The Natural"!! Lawrence Watts taking an onslaught of punishment as OutCast is pounding away at his entire body now! Pulling Watts to his feet- Knee to the stomach sends Watts back to the mat! Watts trying to get up again but stumbling... OutCast looking tired too though, Dave...

Dave - OutCast though off the ropes- LEVELS Watts with a spinning heel kick!! OutCast going to the  corner and climbing the turnbuckles!

Rick - I smell a new champion, Dave!! Watts on the mat and not moving a smidgeon! OutCast- Shooting star press- NO!!!!! "The Natural" just BARELY rolled out of the way at the last possible second! OutCast was SO CLOSE to hitting it!

Dave - Both men down now, and it looks like there may still be hope for OutCast as he's starting to stir and still not giving up!

Rick - Watts moving now too... crawling toward OutCast while the challenger is pulling himself up with the help of the ring ropes- OH!!! He was caught between the legs with a low blow courtesy of "The Natural" Lawrence Watts...

Dave - Watts taking the low road... and with the momentum now as he gets to his feet- kick to the ribs by Watts! And once again it's Lawrence Watts flexing his bicep and pointing at it, but I have a feeling that the size of Watts' arms is the LAST thing on OutCast's mind right now- another kick to the ribs by Watts!

Rick - OutCast's going to want to look for an icepack after this one's over, Dave...

Dave - OutCast looking like he's simply trying to catch his breath, Watts from behind, kicks him over onto his back- A cover: 1-2- Kickout!

Rick - Unbelievable. Simply unbelievable, Dave: How can OutCast still be fighting back?

Dave - I don't know, Rick: I guess when it comes to titles, it's all about which man has the most determination and desire to keep fighting, or something, because OutCast is actually trying to push himself to his feet... Lawrence Watts has him. Bringing him to the corner- Slamming his face into the turnbuckle! 1-2-3-4-5-6- Reversal!!! It's OutCast slamming Lawrence Watts's face now- 5-6-7-8-9-10! Watts to down to one knee!

Rick - OutCast pulling him to his feet and standing him up... WOW! He just FLATTENED Watts with a pump kick to the chest!! Did he EVER nail that move!

Dave - Lawrence Watts clutching at his chest and trying to push himself to his feet... OutCast just waiting for him... Now pulls him up- hoists Watts up onto his shoulder!

Rick - Time for Watts to feel the Banisher!

Dave - NO! Watts slipped off his shoulder! OutCast turns- OH!!! Watts hit the Verdict!! Covers him: 1... 2... 3!

[The bell rings and "Go For The Throat" by Y & T plays...]

Pattera - Ladies and Gentlemen , your winner and STILL PW Trans World Champion... "The Natural" Lawrence Watts!!

Dave - Lawrence Watts retaining the title... but look at this!! Smokin John Hayes charging the ring like a bat out of Hell- slides into the ring and both he and Watts are stomping away at OutCast!!

Rick - Smokin John looking angrier than ever, Dave, and I have a feeling that it might just have something to do with his having been barricaded in his locker room, causing his SECOND straight loss to Ken Jansen, this time with Ken Jansen having had won by default!  Hayes now handing something to Watts and security is already on its way to the ring to get the TSK members out of there! Watts- that way mayo that the World Champ had handed him!! Watts writing on the back of OutCast with it... N... X... is... NEXT! Watts sending a message out to the New Generation X squad as both he and Hayes now being restrained and escorted to the back, but if what happened to OutCast here tonight is an indication, the NX boys had better keep their eyes peeled!

Dave - You're right, Rick! But we're out of time here, so from Madison Square Garden in New York City, I'm David Deyo, for Rick Richards, goodnight, and see you at Shockwave!!

[The program wraps up with a shot of OutCast from behind, sitting up and slowing coming to with the aid of referee Danny Dickson. We can still read the sloppy message "NX is next" written in mayonnaise on his back. The shot cuts to a short credits segment and the broadcast ends.]