WCCW - Monday, December 7, 1998. The Expo Center. Nacogdoches, TX

Marc Lowrance: Hello Everyone and once again welcome to World Class Monday Night Rasslin' on KTVT CBS 11. We are back in Nacogdoches at The Expo Center and tonight brand new World Class Tag Team champions will be crowned.

Joe Pediceno: In addition to that we have a World Class Television Title defense and Dan Severn is set to defend the World Heavyweight title against current Texas Heavyweight Champion: "The Natural ICON" Matt Tulio.

Marc Lowrance: Yes. It should be a big night. Lets get to the ring for our first match.

World Class Tag Team Championship Tournament Round I
"Maximum Carnage" Mount Maximus & Lord Maximus w/Kimona Total combined weight: 642 lbs.	vs.	"Team Extreme" Kit Carson & Khris Germany Total combined weight: 486 lbs.
(results) This contest was between two teams with something to prove. Maximum Carnage recently lost the NeWA World Tag Team titles and Team Extreme are former Texas Tag Team champions. Mount Maximus started out against Khris Germany. Germany gained the early advantage using brawling tactics, After he knocked Mt. Max down He went to work on the leg. He went for a flying knee drop but missed and Lord Max was tagged in. He went ballistic on both members of Team Extreme and cleared the ring. The action settled down a bit and Germany tagged Carson in. Team Extreme was about to set Lord Max up for a spike piledriver but Mt. Maximus came in for the save and while Carson was distracted, Lord Max rolled him up for the three count at 0:08:32 to advance into the semi-finals.

Marc Lowrance: What a match. Maximum Carnage advances. Team Extreme did not look happy.

Joe Pediceno: No they did not. But Up next we have the current Texas Tag Team Champions against The Inquisition.

Texas Tag Team Champions "The Alliance" Brad Anderson & Craig Pittman w/Jim Larkin Total combined weight: 524 lbs.	vs.	"The Inquisition" Brother Pain & The Fallen Total combined weight: 563 lbs.
(results) The Texas tag team champions looked to add more gold to their collection. "The Inquisition" promised to cleanse them of their sins. Brother Pain started out against Brad Anderson. They brawled back and forth until Pain was able to get the advantage. He then started laying in a series of submission holds until he tagged out to The Fallen. Fallen came in and really started pummeling Anderson. We went for a bodyslam but Anderson reversed it for a two count then was able to quickly make the tag to Pittman. The Fallen and Pittman started wailing away at eachother. The Fallen gained the Advantage and continued his all out assault on Pittman. He tagged out to Brother Pain who called for The Reckoning. Pittman wouldn't give up. Anderson tried to make the save but was stopped by The Fallen. The referee raised Pittman's arm three times and it dropped three times. He called for the bell. Your winners at 0:09:47 by Submission: "The Inquisition."

Joe Pediceno: They still have to face some pretty good tag teams in the later rounds.

"Smoky Mountain Express" James Longstreet & James Jackson w/Mr. Arrogance Total combined weight: 523 lbs.	vs.	"The Rebels" Rick Evans & Buck Smith Total combined weight: 650 lbs.
(results) These two teams have had a war of the words lately. Now it is time for a war in the ring. Longstreet stated out against Evans. Longstreet used brawling tactics to gain an early advantage. Evans bounced back with a clothesline, and made a quick tag to Smith. Smith came running in but was met with a clothesline. Longstreet brought him to his corner tagged out to Jackson and started pummeling him in the corner. Evans came in to even the odds and a four way brawl ensued. During the melee Longstreet shoved the referee who called for the bell and awarded the match to The Rebels by disqualification at 0:07:04

Marc Lowrance: Well, I don't think these two teams have seen the last of eachother but Smoky Mountain Express have seen the last of this tournament,

"Hari Kari" Ryoga Hibiki & Hibro Gintaka Total combined weight: 480 lbs.	vs.	"Pretty Mean" Justin Simcox & Stan Lane Total combined weight: 485 lbs.
(results) If there was an Extreme tag team title, Hari Cari would be the top contenders, Lane and Simcox have something to prove. Lane forfeited the Texas Tag Team Titles in hopes of winning the World Class tag team titles with a new partner. Lane started out against Hibiki. Hibiki started out quick as he was able to dodge Lane's attempted moves and hit a few dropkicks. Lane countered with a Savate kick and took the advantage. He tagged out to Simcox who came in and immediately hit a piledriver and a bodylsam. He went for a legdrop but Hibiki moved out of the way and made the tag to Gintaka. Simcox recovered quickly and met a running Gintaka with a clothesline. He then tagged into Lane and they set Gintaka up for an old Midnight Express move, The Veg-O-Matic. Simcox held Gintaka in a bearhug with his chest, neck, and head streched vertical as Lane came came off the top rope with a legdrop. Lane went for the pin and the ref made the three count at 0:12:04.

Mark Lowrance: May I introduce the man who will face Dan Severn for the NeWA World Title on Dec. 28, the Lou Thesz Cup Champion, Texas Lighting.

(Crowd reacts in support as the "Final Countdown" by Europe plays to the arrival in the ring of Lightning. He enters the ring and shakes Lowrance's hand)

It is true, a lot going on in my life. I have a NO DQ rematch with Fallen this coming Wednesday, we are in my hometown tonight. Next Monday, I have a NeWA International Shot and then on December the 28th at BattleCade, Severn and me, for the world title. I know also Nightmare wants in, so it may become a triple threat match. That is fine. What I have to say tonight however is straight to one person.....Father Tom Arson.

Arson, you and I used to be allies, but then I do not what happened. You got "saved"??? Well, Arson, I do not think it was saving....in fact, it was hell that you found. To prove that, I am willing to .....

(Father Tom Arson with Spectre at ringside approach. Father Arson enters the ring, Spectre on the outside)

Arson: Well, well, you open your mouth again, Lightning. I have beaten you before, I have Raptured you....and what ever you can bring, I can be badder. You want to talk to me....well here I am.

TL: Ok, Arson,.....have it your way... but I think Hell came and took the good man I once knew away.....in fact, I am willing to go to Hell in a Cell to prove it...in fact, that Texas title you won so conveniently, I think that will not stay around you waist too long.

Arson: Really, about Hell in A Cell, you got it...boy....I will Rapture you again......and I don't care who tries to get the Texas Title, because I will defend when and where I damn well please. Show me if you dare, anyone who can this title away from me!!

TL : Ok, I will....the person who will take your Texas Title away from you is the next person to punch your teeth in.....

(Lighting strikes Arson square in the jaw and Arson hits the mat.....gets right back up and pulls off his boot...and tries to nail Lightning with it. However, Lightning ducks and nails Arson again. Arson falls to the mat with the boot flying off into the crowd. Lightning then whips Arson to the ropes, quickly executing the Lightning Strike to send Arson out and over the top rope. Crowd erupts.

Spectre tries to get in, but a mystery man attacks Spectre....and powerbombs him to the floor...the mystery man enters the ring as Spectre restrains an very angry Father Arson)

TL: This is my old friend, the "Pike Master" Matt Scott. And come Christmas Spectular, Bastien has already signed the match, Arson, you and I will go to Hell in a Cell for the Texas Title. And "Pike Master" here....will make sure that Spectre stays out of the way.

ML: Wow!! What a shocker.....the most dangerous match for the Texas Title already signed for the Christmas Spectular. We already have a major gift in the WCCW Christmas Stocking...

Joe Pediceno: Big news coming out of that interview. While Mark makes his way back, lets get to the next match.

World Class Tag Team Championship Tournament
Semi-Finals

"Maximum Carnage"
Mount Maximus & Lord Maximus w/Kimona
Total combined weight: 642 lbs.

vs.

"The Inquisition"
Brother Pain & The Fallen
Total combined weight: 563 lbs.

(results)
The semi-finals started with two teams that looked strong in the first round. As Maximum Carnage made the way to the ring, They were attacked from behind by Team Extreme. They started nailing them with chairs to the back of the head. Khris Germany then got on the mic. "We are sick and tired of getting screwed by the brass of WCCW!! We officially quit!!! Maximum Carnage just received our letter of Resignation!!!"

Paramedics came to ringside and took Maximum Carnage away on stretchers. The Inquisition were awarded the match by forfeit.

Joe Pediceno: Yes and they cost Maximum Carnage a chance at the gold in doing so.

"The Rebels" Rick Evans & Buck Smith Total combined weight: 650 lbs.	vs.	"Pretty Mean" Justin Simcox & Stan Lane Total combined weight: 485 lbs.
(results) The second semi-final started. Smith and Simcox locked up. Simcox with a boot to the gut. He just pounded away and tagged to Lane. Smith bounced back and brought Lane down with a test of strength. Smith tagged out to Evans who went who worked on Lane's leg. He tagged back into Smith and they gave Lane a double clothesline. Smith then went for a piledriver but Lane countered with a backdrop. He tagged in Simcox who started pounding Smith in the head. He nailed him with a Piledriver and went for the pin. Evans broke it up and a four way brawl ensued. Evans and Lane spilled out of the ring. The ref tried to break them up. While he was distracted, Smith pulled out a pair of brass knuckes and clocked Simcox in the head. He made the cover. The ref turned around and made the three count at 0:14:43.

Joe Pediceno: Yes and now they will face the Inquisition who had an easy semi-final thanks to Team Extreme!!!

Marc Lowrance: But Next up we have a very unusual Couch Potato match for the World Class Television Championship.

World Class Television Championship Couch Potato Match (30 minutes long....most pinfalls wins. 22 minutes of action with 8 minutes of 'commercials'. Wrestle for two minutes. then Introductions, just time-outs like how a sit-com is set up. Starts off w/ a 2 minute of action, then introductions and first commercial.)
Champion Minion w/Alex Preston 330 lbs. Parts Unknown	vs.	Challenger "The Gut" Ted Fellman 434 lbs. Lincoln, AK
(results) This rematch had Minion just as perplexed as last time. They started a big brawl which Minion got the best of. Two minutes passed and the bell rang for introductions. Alex Preston stopped Minion from attacking. After the introductions, The match restarted. Fellman got the advantage and used his weight to take Minion to the mat. He then nailed him with a flying splash for a two count. The bell rang for the first commercial. When we came back, Fellman attacked Minion right away and leveled him once again. He then went for The Gut Gut and connected. He went for the pin. The referee counted to three and rang the bell. Minion kicked out right after the three count. When He heard the decision, He went after the referee until Preston settled him down.

Joe Pediceno: Yes, But Minion looked mad after that match. I sure there will be a rematch sometime down the line.

Marc Lowrance: Well, now it is time for the finals. We are ready to crown new World Class Tag Team Champions!!!

World Class Tag Team Championship Tournament Finals
"The Inquisition" Brother Pain & The Fallen Total combined weight: 563 lbs.	vs.	"The Rebels" Rick Evans & Buck Smith Total combined weight: 650 lbs.
(results) Both these teams looked determined to take home the gold tonight. Pain started out with Evans. They gave eachother a few bodyblocks but neither man went down. As Evans went for another bodyblock, Pain grabbed his arm and applied an armbar. Evans reached the ropes and the hold was broken. Pain tagged out to The Fallen but just as he was about to grab Evans, Evans made a jumping tag to Smith who came in a house of fire. He nailed both Pain and Fallen. Pain left the ring and he went to work on Fallen. He hit him with a few bodyslams but when He went for a piledriver, Fallen gave him a low blow. Smith went down and Fallen went to work on his leg. He went for a figure four leglock, but Smith kicked him into the Rebel's corner and the waiting fist of Evans. Smith got up and nailed Fallen with a clothesline. The Rebels called for the "Rebel Assault". Pain tried to get in the ring but the ref stopped him as the maneuver was executed. Smith went for he pin and Evans stopped Pain from breaking it up. The winners at 0:23:34 and New World Class Tag Team Champions: The Rebels.

Marc Lowrance: Teh Inquisition is hot. They are blaming the referee for this one, But the fact of the matter remains, The Rebels are the new World Class Tag Team Champions!!!

Joe Pediceno: Yes, But They will have some tough challenges coming up from just about every other team in this tournament.

Marc Lowrance: It's main event time. Dan Severn makes his first title defense in World Class against Matt Tulio!!!

NeWA World Heavyweight Championship
Champion "The Beast" Dan Severn 265 lbs. Coldwater, MI	vs.	Challenger "The Natural ICON" Matt Tulio 287 lbs. Albany, NY
(results) Matt Tulio has been preparing for a long time for this match. Beating Severn tonight would really catapult his career as He would be the World Heavyweight champion. Tulio showed no fear as He stared the World Champ straight in the eyes. Severn started quickly and took Tulio down with leg scissors. Tulio was able to break out of them and put Severn in a headlock. Severn countered with suplex. He went for the pin. A two count. Severn nailed a knee to the head put Tulio back in a headlock. Tulio got up and elbowed his way out of it, then connected with a clothesline. The action remained fast and furious, both men were showing wear. Severn had the advantage. He hit a piledriver and went for the pin. Tulio barely kicked out. Severn went to pick him up but Tulio using a last burst of energy executed the Tulio-Plex!! Severn tumbled out of the ring and was motionless on the floor. The referee started the count. Tulio was too groggy to stop it. The ref hit ten and called for the bell. The winner at 0:27:23 by countout. "The Natural ICON" Matt Tulio!!!!

Marc Lowrance: Wow!!! What a match!!! Tulio gets the victory by countout. He really took it to Severn.

Joe Pediceno: I think the match was pretty even but Tulio would have been the champion if Severn hadn't have fallen out of the ring!!!

Marc Lowrance: We can never be sure about that, but Tulio definitely prove something to a lot of people tonight. That's all the time we have for this week folks. See you next week!!!!

All bouts sanctioned and ruled by:
NeWA - National eWrestling Alliance
WWA - World Wrestling Alliance