Millenium Meltdown

Live from the Shark Tank in San Jose!

[Rocking guitar riffs are heard booming throughout the arena as the last PWA Pay Per View Extravaganza begins.  We see the crowd standing on their feet many holding signs cheering or jeering all of the PWA Superstars.  The camera pans over the crowd and comes to a rest at the announcers table when the two PWA faithful are sitting - Jon McDaniel and Brian Rentfro.]

Jon McDaniel - Yeeeee-ha! Welcome all to the Meltdown!  Glad you could join us today on Pay Per View, I can guarantee that you will NOT be disappointed.

Brian Rentfro - All of the titles are on the line tonight as we begin our monthly ritual of separating the men from the boys!

Jon McDaniel - That is right Brian but first the Crippler is scheduled to make an announcement regarding the appointment of the new Vice President!

[As if on cue, "Oh Canada" hits the loudspeakers and the Crippler is seen at the top of the ramp sitting in his wheelchair, with the PWA World title belt on his lap.]

Brian Rentfro - *Snickers* Well I think he looks like he is ready to defend his championship tonight!

Acting President Crippler - Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to Meltdown.

Jon McDaniel - I already said that.

Crippler - Well it turns out that about 20 percent of you turned out to vote for our new Vice President.  AS low as that number seems I think it about on par for an election.  So without further ado let me please introduce the new Vice President who captured 100% of the votes......

*Dramatic Pause*

Crippler: Lindsey Westbrook!

[Lindsey appears at the top of the stage stunning as usual...  She walks slowly down to the Crippler who offers her a hand to shake but instead she snatches the microphone away from the Crippler and begins to speak]

Lindsey: Well it is good to see that you Neanderthals stopped dragging your knuckles long enough to do something sensible for a change.  The question that I have been asked the most lately is "what will be the first thing that you will do in the PWA." Hmm.. Tough question.  I have always wanted to try my hand at being a referee.  You know I think our main event could use a little livening up! *Pop from the crowd!

Jon McDaniel - She can't do that!

Lindsey - I am the new Vice President, I can do anything I want!

[With a sly grin Lindsey tosses the microphone back at the Crippler but it bounces out of his lap and onto the floor.  She walks confidently backstage while the Crippler wheels quickly after her!]

Brian Rentfro - A special guest referee! I love it!

Jon McDaniel - Well, I guess it is time for our first match of the evening.

[The big screen flickers and the images are replaced by a static filled shot of a silhouetted man. We can still can't make out any details. ]

Brian Rentfro - Or maybe not.

** "My fellow PWAers. Let me make one thing clear. I am not a 'higher power'. I am not some take on a federation who is too lazy to come up with their own ideas. This is your first and last warning.

Now for all of those people who weren't scheduled to fight but still came down as I asked, you all now have a match. Mr. Moran, if you will now take over the proceedings." **

[Hey Bulldog fills the stadium and Mack comes out. Under one arm is a crutch and in his other hand is a piece of paper and a microphone. He stops in the middle of the stage and adjusts the crutch so he can lean on it while his two hands are now busy with the paper and the microphone. Mack is wearing the badge on his jacket. The screen still glaring with static behind him.]

** "Go ahead Mr. Moran." **

Mack - "Right. The commissioner has made a match. A Royal Rumble for the right to a Television Title match. Some people have been hard to get a hold of so he deemed them unworthy of this shot. Kimo is doing a game show special this month. It was decided that the Masked Lumber Jack didn't deserve a chance at a title for his first match. Reese was going to be in this but now has bigger things ahead of him. I would have been in if it wasn't for the hunter who got a little careless. And if anybody has any information on that, I'd like to hear it.

So after going over the list the participants are the Man, the Magician, Shocking Shawn Stevens, the Prisoner, BBB, Fletcher, Aries and Heavy Metal. This match will take place later tonight giving all of them a chance to get ready.

That will be all for now."

** "Use the chance wisely." **

[The screen goes blank and Mack heads back through the curtains.]

Jon McDaniel - Now, it is time for our first match!

Brian Rentfro: Yeah, we have got some Jamaican guy and a guy related to Rage.

Jon McDaniel: You mean Parrothead versus Ashe.

Brian Rentfro: Sure, yeah, whatever, this match is for the vacant World   Television Title left by Smiley Mack Moran, who was mysteriously shot in the leg.

Ring Announcer: Ladies and gentleman this next match is scheduled for one fall and for the Pioneer Wrestling Association World Television Title, making his way to the ring from Birmingham Alabama, weighing in at 275 pounds, ASHE

[The song "Crush 'Em" by Megadeth hits and 5 seconds before he comes out to the arena the lights dim to almost pitch black. He stands on the entrance way Triple H style, but instead of holding his arms up he looks around. He stands there for 5 seconds, then walks down the entrance ramp & walks to the ring slowly. He gets in the ring, throws a fist up in the air & the lights come back on. He then prepares for his match.]

And the other contender, coming from Margaritaville, weighing in at 255 pounds and at a height of 6’2”. PARROTTHEAD.

[Cheeseburger in Paradise by Jimmy Buffett comes across the loud speaker. He wears a flowered shirt, Ray-bans, khaki shorts, and sandals. He has a parrot on his shoulder and he carries a Margarita with him to the ring. ]

Jon McDaniel - Where the heck is the referee...  Where is Duane?

Brian Rentfro - I don't know...

[Suddenly "Testostrone" by Bush blasts through the PA system and a man, a stranger to some but hated by my many others appears standing at the top of the ramp wearing a referees shirt with his hands in the air, arrogantly taking in the boos and jeers from the crowd.]

Jon McDaniel - No! No! No! It is Prima Donna!  One of the most hated wrestlers in the history of the PWA!  I thought he was dead!

Brian Rentfro - It is about time that the Crip brought some quality back into this federation.  With Prima Donna and Cinergy I think we might be seeing the rebirth of a legend tonight!

[Ashe starts with a kick to the stomach and follows with a European uppercut.  He takes Parrotthead and forces him into the ropes with a choke from his  boot. Parrotthead flips over the top rope and walks around the ring for a  breather. Ashe flexes for the crowd momentarily and the hits a baseball slide on Parrotthead. Parrotthead falls to the concrete and Ashe follows out
of the ring.]

Brian Rentfro: Parrotthead is really taking a beating.

Jon McDaniel: Brian, it’s still early.

Ashe stomps Parrotthead for a bit and then turns to taunt a fan at ringside. The fan is holding a sign that says: “Ashe, go back and play with your Pokemon.” Ashe slaps the fan and takes the sign and rips it into pieces.  The irate fan takes his folding chair and whacks Ashe across the head with
his chair, as security takes the fan into custody. ]

Brian Rentfro: Did you see that? Ashe just got hit in the head with a chair by some guy.

Jon McDaniel: Thank god that security took that lunatic outta here.

Parrotthead seeing the fallen Ashe takes advantage of the chair shot and quickly hooks a leg. (1...2...Kickout.)

Brian Rentfro: damn, that was close, I say that the referee screwed Parrotthead on that one.

Jon McDaniel: That may be true, there has been a lot of tension between Cinergy and Parotthead lately for those of you that don't know Prima Donna was Cinergys tag team partner!

Parrotthead takes Ashe right into the steel guardrail. He grabs Ashe’s head and snap suplexes him onto the ramp. He runs across the ramp and jumps of of the other steel guardrail and hits a moonsault on Ashe.

Jon McDaniel: What a high risk maneuver by Parrothead. But I think that it knocked him out as well.

Parrotthead lies in pain and manages to get his arm across the body of the fallen Ashe. (1…2…Kickout)

Brian Rentfro: Ashe just threw off that hand just in time.

Prima Donna sarcastically yells at the two to bring it back in the ring. Ashe manages to wobble to his feet and he throws Parrotthead back into the ring. Ashe climbs the stairs and up the turnbuckle. Ashe is standing on the top turnbuckle but Parrotthead quickly realizes it and knocks out his feet.

Brian Rentfro: He’s gonna feel that in the morning.

Parrotthead gets back on the second turnbuckle and grabs Ashe for a vertical suplex. He gets up and hits a leg drop around Ashe. He hooks a leg for the cover. (1…2..Kickout)

Brian Rentfro: Ashe still has a lot of fight still left in him.

A frustrated Parrotthead goes up to the top turnbuckle while Ashe lays in the center of the ring. He jumps off for a frog splash and Ashe rolls right out of the way. Ashe quickly grabs the stunned Parrotthead and rolls him up. (1…2.Kickout.)

Jon McDaniel: What a plan by Ashe to play dead and almost pull off a pin.

Ashe turns to hit the stunned Parrotthead with a series of spinal kicks and Parrotthead screams in agony.

Brian Rentfro: Someone better call his Mommy.

Ashe hits Parrotthead with a reverse DDT and then comes back with a belly-to-belly suplex. Ashe stares and says “Don’t play with fire, or you’re gonna get burned.” Parrotthead sees this and rolls outta the ring.

Brian Rentfro: Oh no he’s getting ready for his finisher.

Jon McDaniel: Smart move by Parrotthead rolling out of the ring like that.

Parrotthead walks around the ring and taunts Ashe. Ashe runs to the ringside and Parrotthead grabs his legs and knocks him down. Parrotthead jumps back in the ring and bounces off the ropes and hits a Guillotine leg drop on Ashe. He hooks a leg,(1…2..Kickout.)

Brian Rentfro: Close but no cigar.

Jon McDaniel: Here comes Cinergy! Cinergy is coming to the ring! And he's got a ball bat!

Brian Rentfro: This does not look good for Ashe!

(Prima Donna holds Ashes arm's behind his back while Cinergy repeatedly strikes Ashe in the midsection with the bat. Prima Donna breaks the hold and Ashe falls to the mat hard. Cinergy continues to beat upon Ashe, who slowly rolls under the bottom rope to the ring side floor. EMTs check on Ashe and help him to the back. Prima Donna and Cinergy are laughing hysterically at
what they've just done. Parrothead, who is backed into a corner in the ring, is disgusted. His jaw is dropped and he has a look of bewilderment on his face. Cinergy holds his hand out to Parrothead. Parrothead studies Cinergy for a moment then finally turns and heads up the ramp in a state of shock)

Jon McDaniel: And Parrothead says, " To hell with you guys!" Good for him! He's got to be the smartest man in the PWA.

Brian Rentfro: Are you serious? He's an idiot. Here is Cinergy, a very established wrestler as far as his career is concerned, offering Parrothead a partnership, which could be a big boost for his career and he turns him down! What a moron!

Jon McDaniel: Oh wait, what's this?

(Cinergy and Prima Donna hold out their hands then fully embrace each other and pat each other on the back. They move to opposite turnbuckles and throw their hands in the air amidst a roar of boos)

Jon McDaniel: NO! DON'T TELL ME! NO! The ICONS! The ICONS! It's official! The most controversial stable ever in the PWA has reunited here tonight at Millenium Meltdown! My God, Brian, what could they possibly have in store for the PWA?

Brian Rentfro: Like I said, Cinergy is one of the most successful competitors ever in the PWA. And Prima Donna, he's just sick. Who knows what kind of schemes these two will cook up, but I'm looking forward to it.

Jon McDaniel: Oh, please. They make me sick! The both of them!

(Prima Donna grabs a mic and begins to speak)

Prima Donna: That's right. The head honchos at Aegian tried to keep this glorious celebration from occurring. But they didn't try very hard, cuz here we are! In the flesh. Back for glory, back for gold, back to do what we do best, and that is piss people off!

Cinergy: (Grabs the mic and speaks) Now I know what some of you are thinking. Why now? Why return now of all times. Well obviously there's more than one reason. First of all, I held all titles her in this stinkin' fed except the most prestigious one, the PWA World Title. So guess what I got my
sights set on!

Second, we've noticed the quality of the programming, the talent of the athletes, the dollars brought in through merchandise and ticket sales, and the ratings of the television programs, including this god awful Pay Per View, are at an all time low. We decided to save this company that we helped build from its very foundation.

Jon McDaniel: Oh, please. Like we're really going out of business! Some ego trip these guys are on!

Cinergy: Another good reason to make a return would be the situation of stables and tag teams in the PWA. It's pretty much non-existent. Sure you got those weird Canadian bastards who hang out with bears and monkeys and stuff, and sure Rage has got his little wannabe stable. But please, as far
as a showstopping stable with as much clout as the ICONS, there is no such a thing. And the tag team division. A joke. I mean, long before any of you had even thought about setting foot in a PWA ring the duo of Cinergy and the HOT STUFF won a battle royal to become the FIRST EVER PWA TAG TEAM TITLES. So we see it as an insult to see that those belts we worked so hard at making
prestigious, be involved in an embarrassing tug of war between the Brothers Dim and Creatures of the Night.

Prima Donna: Hey, Cy, know why they be creatures of the night?

Cinergy: Why?

Prima Donna: Cuz you ever see them in the daylight? Damn, they got the perfect face for radio.

Brian Rentfro: HA HA! So true.

Jon McDaniel: How can you sit there and actually condone this?

Brian Rentfro: Condone it? I LOVE IT!

Cinergy: And probably the most important reason we chose now of all times to make our triumphant return. Beings how we are at the end of a Millenium and all, there's a lot of freaks out there. There's religious freaks and Y2K freaks, both of which think that we're doomed in just a couple weeks. We thought, as long as we're saying good bye to 1999, we'd go out with the old,
ie Southpaw Sammy Sisco, The Slice, Brute the Fruit. Just to name a few.

Prima Donna: Man, what were we drinkin' when we let those punks in?

Cinergy: Sumpin' heavy that's for damn sure. I mean a hick? A gay? A man who named himself after an orange flavored beverage? Anyway, point is, we thought, as long as the world's changing' so will we. Out with the old in with ...(The two rip off their shirts and reveal matching ICONS 2000 shirts) That's right. Say hello to ICONS 2000, something refreshingly new. Oh, but don't worry ladies, like Ruffles, New Look, Same Great taste. And I am not just plain old Cinergy anymore, no no, that was the 90's me, say hello to a Cinergy for the next Millenium, CY2K. And for you religious fanatics, put your hands to gether for the SECOND COMING OF PRIMA DONNA, a christ figure all his own.

Prima Donna: (Grabs the mic) Now Acting Prez, Canadian Crippled, whatever you go by these days. I haven't forgotten about you! I remember the days when it was you and I, REAL American vs. Canadian Trash. And when it was all said and done, HOT STUFF, middle of the ring, 1-2- no 3? Why. Because you knew deep down there was no chance in hell of a lousy Canadian beating a beautiful hometown American boy, so you did the lowest thing possible and brought a Canadian Referee to officiate our match. And what happened? I got screwed out of a win and you go on to be PWA champ. Well, with all due respect to Cinergy, who I know wants it bad too, I will soon be
the PWA Champion, because you never beat the bets so why do you deserve to be called the best? Oh, and one more thing, I guran-damn-tee you that you will not leave here with that Title. That's a promise.

Jon McDaniel: Oh no! Did you hear that? Prima Donna said...what effect will he have on the main event? This doesn't look good for the Canadian Crippler.

Cinergy: And before I go I want y'all to know. Hey I rhymed, poet and didn't know it. Anyway, to all you pieces of trash in the lockerroom, watch your back. Because we're finishing this Millenium with a bang! And tonight, will be the night of the ICONS, so good luck in your matches fellas, we'll be watching.

(Cinergy drops the mic and he and Prima Donna crotch chop then flip off the audience. WE WON'T STOP by TRU plays. They exit the ring and bad mouth the fans at ringside. Prima Donna steals a beer from a fan then spits it back in his face. They are booed all the way up the stage and to the back)

Jon McDaniel: Oh no. What does this mean for the remainder of the PAy Per View? I mean, we're only one match into the night, we've got a lot more to come, and the ICONS have promised to make it their night, to finish the millenium with a bang. What effect will the ICONS have on the rest of tonight's card? And what about the main event? Prima Donna promising The Commissioner he would not leave the PWA champion. Folks, all we can do is speculate on what The ICONS have planned for tonight, but I promise you this, their presence will be known throughout the night.

Brian Rentfro: Will you shut up and let a man speak? First of all, they're not the ICONS. ICONS are a thing of the past, ICONS are history. This is the 21st century and it's ICONS 2000 and I guarantee you, I'm getting on their good side.

Jon McDaniel: Brown noser. Alright, let's get to our next match!

Ring Announcer *looking confused* The winner of this match...

[Suddenly "Cold Day in Hell" blasts over the PA and Tundra rushes into the ring.  Ashe is still standing there stunned and he doesn't really know what to do!   Before he knows it Ashe is being pummeled by Tundra.  Tundra tosses Ashe into the ropes and then hits him with the Brain freeze!]

Jon McDaniel - Tundra just hit his finisher on Ashe!

[Tundra makes the cover and looks around but since Prima Donna has already left there is no one to make the count.  Tundra unhooks the leg and makes the three count him self!  Tundra then stands up, snatches the TV title from the ring announcer and heads back stage.

Ring Announcer - The winner of this match is... Tundra? I guess.

Jon McDaniel - He can't do that!   He wasn't even in the match, plus he didn't even have an official count it for him!

Brian Rentfro  - Maybe they should have named the event Y2Chaos?

Ring Announcer - This match is a Standard Match. Coming to the ring first, weighing
in at 248 Cinergy!!!

[The arena flashes red and Cinergy comes to the ring with Prima Donna at his side]

Ring Announcer- The second in this three way match,  Creed!!! (

[Creed comes to the ring]

Ring Announcer - And third, the current PWA Internet champion, Styxx!!!

[Comes through the crowd to Sad but True. When He gets in the Ring with Juggs He says "Why do the play that song, Because you know its sad but true that I will beat you today."]

Cinergy strikes Creed in the elbow. Creed strikes Styxx in the elbow. Styxx grabs Cinergy's arm and strikes his elbow. (the bell rings) Styxx takes Creed down with a knee. Styxx covers Creed hooking the leg. The ref starts the count. ...1 ...2 Cinergy kicks Styxx off of Creed. Creed moves back to his feet. Styxx low blows Creed. Creed gets back to his feet. Creed executes a gut-wrench powerbomb on Styxx. Styxx is up again. Creed goes for a figure four. Referee Dwayne Cross is checking for a tap out. ... Creed tightens the hold. ... Styxx escapes. Creed delivers a short-arm clothesline to Styxx. Styxx stands up. Styxx drives a forearm into the head of Creed. Creed takes a slap to the face from Styxx. Styxx moves back to his feet. Styxx takes Creed off his feet with a short-arm clothesline Now Creed standing. Cinergy tries for a Standing Piledriver but is not strong enough to lift Creed.Cinergy sends Creed to ringside. Dwayne Cross starts the count (.1) (..2) Cinergy drives a forearm into Creed. ]

Brian Rentfro - Cinergy with a Forearm Smash.

[(...3) Creed kicks Cinergy in the head. Cinergy moves back to his feet. (....4) Cinergy slaps Creed in the face. (.....5) They fight into the aisle. Cinergy and Creed move back to ringside. They head back into the ring. Cinergy delivers a low blow to Creed. Styxx uses a belly-to-belly suplex. Cinergy is down. Styxx sends Cinergy to ringside. Dwayne Cross starts the count (.1) Crotch chop from Creed. Creed and Cinergy move back into the ring. Styxx goes for a Crotch Chop but Cinergy dodges the attack. Styxx puts Cinergy in a reverse chin lock. The referee is checking the situation.
... Cinergy is fighting the hold. ... (AHHHH!) ... Cinergy tries to escape. ... Cinergy is fighting the hold. Styxx breaks the hold. ]

Brian Rentfro - That was almost the end of the match right there!

[Styxx kicks Cinergy on the mat. Cinergy uses a closed fist on Styxx. ]

Jon McDaniel - Cinergy executes a punch.

[Cinergy short-arm clotheslines Styxx to the mat. Cinergy grabs Styxx and applies an arm wrench.
Styxx climbs to his feet. Styxx kicks Cinergy in the head. Styxx fist drops Cinergy on the mat.
Styxx climbs to his feet. Cinergy stands up. Cinergy flips Styxx to the mat. Cinergy drags Styxx to the floor. Dwayne Cross starts the count (.1) Cinergy tries for a Suck It but Styxx avoids it.
(..2) Cinergy picks up a blade and cuts Styxx. Styxx is bleeding. (...3) Cinergy kicks Styxx in the stomach. (....4) Cinergy rolls onto Styxx connecting with a knee. Now Styxx standing. (.....5) They fight into the aisle. Cinergy and Styxx move back to ringside. Cinergy takes Styxx into the ring.
Cinergy tackles Styxx and pummels his head. Now Styxx standing. Cinergy delivers a kick to the head of Styxx. Cinergy stomps Styxx. Cinergy measures Styxx up and drops a closed fist. Cinergy gets up. Now Styxx standing. Cinergy kicks Styxx in the back of the leg. Cinergy goes for a pin.
The ref starts the count. ...1 Styxx escapes. Styxx climbs to his feet. Creed goes for a Back Breaker but Cinergy dodges the attack. Creed goes for a figure four. Referee Dwayne Cross is checking for a tap out. ... (AHHHH!) ... Cinergy is fighting the hold. Styxx attacks Creed breaking the hold. ]

Brian Rentfro - That was almost the end of the match right there!

[Cinergy tosses Styxx into the ropes and Prima Donna grabs his leg causing him to fall on his face]

Jon McDaniel - The double teaming begins...

[Suddenly the ADC tron lights up...

The camera opens on a mountain range with a large open field at the base]

Narrator: In a perfect world, heroes would be easy to find. In a perfect world, the air would be clean and the streets would be safe. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world.

(Camera moves to a neighborhood that could best be described as run down, but if you wanted to be blunt, it looks like three different wars have been fought here all at the same time.)

Narrator: This is the world we live in. No morals, no values, and certainly no heroes. And worst of all, there is no hope. Until now.

[Scene shifts to an American flag waving in front of a blue sky.]

Narrator: At Millenium Meltdown, your prayers have been answered. A hero returns....

[The Dragon appears at the top of the stairs and slowly walks his way to the ring]

Dragon: Ok girls, let's clear out. Time for a real man to get some air time.

[Cinergy ducks out of the ring and talks with Prima Donna for a minute.  The two of them nod there heads and hop over the barrier into the crowd.  Styxx and Creed start yelling stuff at The Dragon.  The Dragon then runs up to the ring and slides under the ropes and begins to pummel on both wrestlers.  Eventually he hits the Dragonwing suplex on Creed and Styxx who roll out of the ring leaving the title with the time keeper]

Dragon: I'd like to say it is good to be back, but I wouldn't be fooling anybody. You wanna talk aboutsomething going to hell in a handcart, look no further than the PWA. So, I'm sitting at home, counting my money and polishing up my title belts when the phone rings. It is a high up at ADC, right. The called me begging for the return of the greatest of all time. They said they needed a real champion around here.

Dragon: To be honest, I wasn't sure that even I could bring glory back to the PWA World title. I mean, look at all the buffoons that have held it. But those checks that ADC keep writing will help me suffer through all this. I gotta tell you, though, the more things change the more they stay the same. Only now, all the good wrestlers have packed up for greener pastures.

Dragon: First off, we've got Rage, excuse me, THE Rage. *laughs* Listen buddy, you aren't nothing without a little Fear, you get my meaning? You were a one trick pony back then, and your trick has already left town. Maybe you should do the same. Then we've got Reese. At his best, he was a pretty pathetic manager for a circus freak. At his worst...well, I think you fans have had to suffer through his worst in recent weeks.

Dragon: And the Canadian Crippler? I mean, a guy in a wheelchair has the world title? I was around when he got crippled for real by a guy that knew how to wear the belt with a little pride. He'd better just remember who the boss really is around here. And then we get to Tundra. Or is it EMT? Don't know and don't care, same as the fans. And the Brothers Grimm? I'd elaborate, but that would be like shooting fish in a barrel.

Dragon: PWA, I'm here to collect my money and make the suits happy. Those Aegian Dreams morons are like the captain of the Titantic. They know the ship is sinking fast, but they're still sticking around. I'm not sure if that is noble or just plain dumb. *picks up the Internet Title belt and puts it on* They brought me here to start bringing some much needed respect to this hell hole. I'm gonna start with the Internet Title. This thing has been thrown out of an apartment building by a previous champ because he realized how worthless it was, so it pretty much represents this whole federation for me.

Dragon: I'm going to call my own shots around here, and if you don't like it, too damn bad. But your hero does have a bit of good news for you. As of right now, I'm setting out an open challenge for my Internet Title. Any time, any where. And before you start getting any bright ideas, none of that gimmick match crap. Those are for guys that can't wrestle their way out of a wet paper bag. I'm the greatest of all time, so I don't need that crutch. PWA, you're on notice, and the Dragon is on the hunt.

[The Dragon leaves the ring.]

Jon McDaniel - Oh my god The Dragon is back in the PWA! Also we haven't had a match end cleanly yet! Brian, and our next match is taking place on a grave yard outside of the city!  It was supposed to be Grendle Vs. Troy Martin but Troy got fired the other day for starting a bar fight with The Man!

Brian Rentfro - We now join Bud Adams, who drew the short straw and has to do color commentary for this match!

[Bud Adams is on the scene.]

Bud - "As you can see, I'm actually doing a match. Everybody else was busy and seeing as this event is away from the arena, they asked the most capable guy they could find. And seeing as everybody else wasn't home, they got me."

[The Camera view pans out and we see a graveyard. Your typical graveyard, nothing to fancy. There are tombstones scattered about, a wheelbarrow and some shovels lying around. And of course the main attraction.]

Bud "Let's walk over to the grave shall we? (As Bud walks over he explains the match) Now in a buried alive match, it's a casket match with a twist. Not only do you have to get you opponent into the casket down there, but you also have to put at least one shovel of dirt on the closed casket. Now I know what you're saying, for all of the supernatural spooks we've had here in the PWA and all of the former dead people, why did these guys want this match? Hey it's the PWA, nothing has to make sense, it just has to look good."

We have arrived to the grave. Four feet down we see a blood red casket. Bud hops down inside the grave.

Bud "There's something terribly wrong about being down here. As you can see, there's not a lot of room to move around in here. (Bud opens up the casket to show the satin lined interior) Looks comfy, but it's an awfully long sleep. We're not down the traditional 6 feet because we want to give our superstars some chance to get out during the fight."

Bud is helped out of the grave by the referee. The sun is starting to go down. Dusk fills the air and places shadows all along the graveyard.

Bud "This match is also a hard core match, not like these things are ever easy anyway. So anything goes.

A normal hardcore match at least has the rule of starting in a ring, as you can see we don't have one here. The referee has come up with the two competitors having to start in a handshake, but that's where the politeness will cease. Hear they come now."

Grendle and Reese seem to come out from nowhere. The walk slowly to the middle of the graveyard, already looking for weapons to use. The referee starts to pad down Reese but Reese slaps his hand away. They talk a little and it looks like the referee is apologizing.

Bud "Looking for foreign objects in a hard core match. Just going by instincts I guess. Well folks, let's get this hardcore title match on the way."

The two wrestlers glare at each other, after a few tense moments they finally grasp each others hand.

A bell rings.

Grendle takes the initiative by giving Reese a swift kick between the legs. Reese also gets a knee in the face as he is doubled over. Reese struggles to his feet, shrugging off punches to the face.

Bud "Grendle with a quick star but Reese is back on his feet and .. Nope, Grendle gives him a spin kick to the head. Reese is down again."

Grendle starts to look around for something to use. He sees a shovel and walks over to pick it up. He looks at the shovel in his hand, spins and drives the tip into the dirt where Reese just was.

Bud "A quick roll saved Reese the match, and maybe more. Reese hooks his leg with Grendle's and brings him down."

Reese gets up and grabs Grendle's legs. Reese applies a Boston Crab to Grendle. The ref is looking for a tap out.

Bud "Nice recovery but it may be a little to early for a submission move. And where did the shovel go?"

WHACK!

Grendle never let go of the shovel when he went down. Reese took the metal part square on the side of the head. As Reese slumps down to all fours Grendle gets up and takes a shot at his back with the shaft of the shovel.

Bud "That's the end of that shovel. But this is a grave yard, there's bound to be more."

Grendle grabs Reese by the hair and drags him to his feet. Blow after blow with Grendle's right hand pushes Reese closer to the grave. 10 feet, 5, 3, 1.

Bud "Grendle has him on the edge. He steps back and sets up for a spear. He's going to spear him into the grave!"

Grendle sets up for the run. He leaps. Reese ducks. Grendle had enough moment that he shot himself over the grave and onto the other side. AS Grendle gets to his feet Reese finds a rake. With a baseball grip he swings it over the empty grave at Grendle. Grendle catches it!

Bud "They're both trying to pull each other into the grave."

Reese is winning this tug of war and pulls Grendle to the edge. Sensing the fall, Grendle lets go of the rake. Reese tumbles over but quickly rolls back to his feet. They both decide to move to more stable ground to continue. Reese grabs his arm and applies an arm wrench He moves behind him and starts to move Grendle to the cemetery gate. Grendle goes full body smashing into the gate. Reese, holding onto the gate's bars for leverage starts to kick away at Grendle's ribs. Grendle slumps down to the ground and Reese goes for the wheelbarrow. Lining it up for a run between Grendle's legs he goes full tilt.

Bud "Oh my god. No! So much for Grendle's lineage. I think the people at home felt that one."

The big front wheel goes right between his legs. Grendle is in pain. He's slumped down to one side trying to get some air. Reese starts to yell at him 'Don't blame me, The Crippler signed this match!" Reese goes off looking for something else to impale Grendle with. He comes back with a lit bull's eye lantern. The flame lighting up his face, showing off every shadow. He walks slowly over to the gate to Grendle. Or where he was.

Bud "Where did he go? I didn't see him leave."

Reese starts to walk around, swinging the lantern back and forth illuminating the graveyard. He's calling our Grendle, but he's not showing.

Bud "He's disappeared .. In a graveyard. Why did I accept this assignment?"

All of a sudden we here some rustling to Reese's left. A smile forms on his face as he starts to walk over to the noise. "I know you're there, show you're self." In the distance behind Reese we see Grendle rise out from behind a tombstone with something in his hand. He starts to run towards Reese. He leaps up and jumps off the top of a tombstone with an urn out in front of him.

Bud "Where did he come from, and where did he get that urn. Reese took a vicious hit to the head .. what came out of the urn? Is that … I'm going to be sick."

A white powder escapes from the urn covering Reese's face and eyes. Reese is trying to get rid of the powder with one hand and is swinging in the air with his other. Grendle tosses the urn aside and starts to work on Reese with a flurry of forearms to the back. He grabs the arms and DDT into the dirt.

Bud "He should be lucky that it's not cement."

Grendle is back on his feet and gives Reese a boot to the ribs. And again, and again. With each kick Reese gets closer to being on his feet. He's up! They trade blows to the body. Reese slips under one of Grendle's punches and applies a sleeper hold. Grendle is fighting it.

Bud "That's one way to make sure he doesn’t get out of the coffin."

Grendle is losing consciousness. He goes limp. Reese lets go. He takes him by his feet and drags him to the grave.

Bud "This is it. It's all over."

Reese picks Grendle up and is about to deliver a scoop slam into the grave but Grendle was playing possum. He gives Reese a boot to the back. Reese gets his balance back just before he's about to fall into the grave. This gives Grendle time to get to his feet. The now face each other, sweat and dirt mingled on their bodies and clothes. Reese takes down a clothesline. They both get back up and again Grendle is taken down. They're back up and this time Grendle is ready. He catches Reese and takes him down with a Russian leg-sweep. They get back to their feet, Grendle with the advantage lifting him up into the air, Samoan drop across some poor man's grave. Grendle again with the advantage takes Reese and plants his face into the tombstone with a running bulldog.

Bud "Grendle must have been off a little bit, it looks like he hurt his arm. Maybe he wrenched it on the tombstone?"

The extra time it takes Grendle to look over his shoulder allows the two opponents to get up at the same time. Reese moves quickly to apply on arm bar and is surprised to see how much pain it's giving Grendle. He applies more pressure and tries to twist his arm off. "What was in that urn?" Reese is getting no reply from Grendle. Using Grendles arm for balance, Reese climbs to the top off a tombstone and jumps off sending Grendle's face into the ground. The two men get up, Grendle's arm hanging loose by his side. Again they trade blows, Reese getting the better of Grendle. Reese is directing Grendle backwards toward the grave. Grendle see this and straddles over the grave. Eventually the two are standing spread eagle over the grave punching each other back and forth. Reese is overpowering Grendle due to the use of both hands. Grendle, needing an advantage, bends down and gives a crotch chop to Reese.

Bud "One of the best ways to get the upper hand is to go low. What is Grendle doing now?"

Grendle stands back up. He grabs Reese, lifts him up and turns him upside down.

Bud "He can't do that … can he?"

Grendle has set Reese up for a pile driver. He takes a small hop so his legs clear the side of the grave and performs the pile driver, four feet above the casket.

Bud "I guess he can. That has got to be the most devastation pile driver in PWA history."

The cameraman moves in for a shot inside the grave. Grendle is trying to open the casket but can't. There's not enough room for Reese and Grendle down there. Grendle picks Reese up and leans him up against the side and tries again. Still not enough room. Grendle climbs out of the grave and drags Reese out of it. Grendle gets ready to hop back in and open the coffin but stops. He turns and gives Reese one last kick in the ribs to make sure he stays down.

Bud "This match is almost over now. All he needs to do is .. what the hell?"

A hand reaches out of the grave, grabs Grendle by the heel and pulls him in.

Bud "Was that a hand? .. What is going on. I feel soooo … * uhhh *"

Bud Adams has fainted. All we can see at the grave is an elbow popping up and down in the grave. Somebody is laying Grendle out. The sounds of the punching stops and a head pops out. The first thing we see is an old style goalie mask (ala Friday the Thirteenth, Jason) and dusty blonde hair. The figure emerges from the grave. It's Fletcher! He's wearing a Corpse T-shirt. He walks over to Reese to check on him. He slaps him around on the face to try to get him up. Reese stirs and slowly gets up. Fletcher helps him and grabs another shovel. Reese looks at Fletcher then at the grave. Reese takes a scoop of dirt and pours it onto the coffin. This match is over. The referee raises Reese's  hand in victory. The Ref walks away. Fletcher grabs the shovel from Reese's hand and takes s wing at Reese's back. The shovelhead snaps off on contact. Reese falls limp into the grave. Fletcher Takes a healthy scoop of dirt and covers Reese's body with it. After dusting off his hands and taking one last look into the grave Fletcher heads off. Bud Adams starts to stir.

Bud "What happened? Did I win? Did I beat Rage?"

Bud Adams slumps back down to the ground.

[Back at the arena]

Jon McDaniel - Thank God, I wasn't there!

Brian Rentfro - Yeah, the ICONS 2000 weren't there either, probably because it is too far away!

Jon McDaniel - Fletcher will be back in time to compete in the rumble which is going to take place after the tag team matchup!on McDaniel: Well, tonight we have seen some great action, but now it's time to see the TagTeam Titles be put on the line when The Brothers Grimm will take on The Creatures of The Night.

Brian Rentfro: Well, the team of NightStryker and The Monkey have not been functioning well
together as of late, they seem to be having some personal arguments.

Jon McDaniel: That's right, but their going to have to put all of that aside if they want to take those
Tag Team Titles home tonight.

Brian Rentfro: The refferee for this match will be Dwayne Cross, whom of course is our senior
ref.

Jon McDaniel: You would think one of these days they'd hire another ref to help out, I heard that
Rob Greggor is a good choice, and currently unemployed…(HINT, HINT)

Brian Rentfro: Ever so subtle are we Jon…

Jon McDaniel: Now, it's time for our Tag Team Title Matchup….

Ring Announcer: Introducing first, at a combined weight of lbs. And current Tag Team Title
Champions….THE BROTHERS GRIMM!!!!!

'Freaks Come Out at Night' blares over the speakers.

Jon McDaniel "Who is this now?"

Brian Rentfro "Around here this could be anybody."

Jon McDaniel "You want to get back in the ring don't you?"

Brian Rentfro "N-n-n o."

The Brothers Grimm appear on the stage. But not the usual way. They are on a platform that is being lowered to the stage. They seem to be .. dancing. A glitter ball is attached to the top of the platform/cage. The platform comes to a rest in the middle of the stage and the Grimms dance their way off. Some signs that can be seen in the crowd read 'I'D RATHER BE GRIMM THAN HAPPY' and 'GOT BEAR?'. There's even one that reads ''Al' FOR PRESIDENT'.

Sirus is sporting the new Natural Selection T-shirt. His 'L7' on his forehead looks fresh. He actually looks fairly normal, except for the bogging, glowing antennae on his head. Grifter is wearing the very first Brothers Grimm T-shirt. He's wearing a shiny silver sports jacket and has an arrow through his head. These are to 'wild and crazy guys'. Sirus lifts up 'Al'. 'Al' is wearing a Natural Selection / Brothers Grimm shirt that reads 'BEST OF BOTH WORLDS'. As the Grimms boogie down the aisle they take off their head gear and toss them into the rows of fans.

Ring Announcer: And the challengers…Introducing first, he weighs in at 254lbs. And stands at a
height of ft. He is…NIGHTSTRKER!

The lights dim slightly as "Supernova goes Pop" by Powerman 5000 starts playing. On the ADCtron we see a picture of a crescent moon. Blue smoke eminates from behind the curtain as Nightstryker makes his way out from the back. He is wearing blue jeans, a black t-shirt, and has a leather trench coat on. He also is wearing sunglasses and a black, leather bandana with a white crescent moon on it. He walks toward the ring with determination and enters. He walks to one corner and sits upon the top rope and waits for his opponent.

(DING, DING, DING)

[NightStryker immediately starts to brawl with both Sirus and Grifter. Two hard rights to Grifter
send him staggering back, as he turns to Sirus however, he is clocked with a clothesline. Then he is
picked up, and whipped off the ropes.]

Ring Announcer: And now, his partner….STEPHEN "THE MONKEY" MCDONALD!

[The Monkey runs to the ring with a stupid looking grin on his face, and takes Sirus, as Grifter continues to beat on NightStryker, who is coming off of a double back elbow. The Monkey throws Sirus out of the ring, and goes over to NightStryker, but NightStryker orders him off displaying an equally stupid grin. The Monkey kicks Grifter and slams him in the mat with a Body Slam, and is yelling at the hunched over NightStryker to get on the apron. Dwayne Cross finally restores order.]


Jon McDaniel: Well…It will be The Monkey taking on Grifter to start off this match. NightStryker
and The Monkey are showing right now that they are having a few problems but I wish they would both wipe that stupid smirk of there faces.

[Grifter and The Monkey lock up in center ring, The Monkey wins the struggle and slides behind
him, then slipping him into a Full Nelson. He applies the pressure, but Grifter slips out of that, behind
The Monkey and lifts him up with a German Suplex into a Bridge Pin. (1…KICKOUT) Grifter
stands as does The Monkey. Grifter kicks The Monkey and whips him into the ropes, he comes
back and is nailed with a Sidewalk Slam. Grifter stands up and tags Sirus. They apply a double
team to the Monkey, whipping him off the ropes and nailing him with a double clothesline. Grifter
leaves the ring as Sirus makes the pin. (1…2..KICKOUT)]

Jon McDaniel: What a GREAT match so far, however The Monkey needs to make a tag to
NightStryker.

Brian Rentfro: Yeah, that's it…Them, work as a team?

[Sirus picks up The Monkey and lifts him up into vertical suplex, bringing him down backwards. He
stands up and grins at the crowd, walks over to 'Al' and raises him in the air, The Monkey begins to
recover, and as Sirus turns around, he is hit with a kick to the stomach, and then an DDT. The
Monkey slowly backs up, staggering backwards, right into NightStryker. The rejuvenated young
man slaps The Monkey on the back, forcing the Tag, and gives a big dopey grin to  his partner as he heads to Sirus.  The Monkey just grins back and heads into his corner to wait Sirus stands up to meet him, but two hard rights from NightStryker send him staggering. NightStryker grabs his arm, and pulls him towards himself, nailing a Short Arm Clothesline. Sirus falls, clutching his head, and NightStryker uses this time to gloat, and take a cheap shot on Grifter, which sends him to the floor. As he picks up Sirus, Sirus reverses the attempt for a Belly-To-Back Suplex, and kicks NightStryker in the back, sending him tumbling. Sirus runs, spins him around, and nails a Swinging Neck Breaker.]

Jon McDaniel: Sirus nailed that move…

Brian Rentfro: Oh yeah, that had to have hurt NightStryker, when is he going to live up to his
name and Strike and say "Good NIGHT" to Sirus…

Jon McDaniel: Harddeer, Har, Har. WHO WRITES YOUR MATERIAL?

Brian Rentfro: That producer guy…

[Sirus hooks the leg, but NightStryker's leg is on the ropes. Sirus stands up, and picks up
NightStryker, slamming him down to the ground with a Scoop Slam. NightStryker clutches at his
back, but as Sirus hovers over him, trying to lock him up in a Sleeper, NightStryker, grabs his head,
hooks the leg, and falls backwards with a Russian Leg Sweep, and then stands up, raising his hands.
Grifter is now on the apron, after that hit. NightStryker hooks Sirus into a Sleeper Hold grinding the
neck, Sirus fights the hold, but slowly the fight dies down. Dwayne Cross raises his hand, and lets it
drop. ONE, he lifts it again, and repeats, TWO, and then, THR..NO! Sirus fights to his feet, two
elbows, then he spins, and kicks him in the stomach, picks him up, hooking NightStryker over his
shoulder, and falls backwards, slamming the base of NightStryker's neck into the mat with a
different version of the Somoan Drop. Then Sirus stumbles to Grifter and tags. The crowd stands on
their feet, as an angry Grifter enters the ring.]

Jon McDaniel: NightStryker gloated WAY too much, he may have been able to win.

Brian Rentfro: Plus, the lack of team work, with quick tags is going to finish off The Creatures for
sure.

[NightStryker stands up, and is clocked, The Monkey runs in, and is nailed with a right. Another
right to NightStryker, and another to The Monkey. He throws NightStryker through the middle
ropes, and to the ground. Grifter and The Monkey are in the ring, yet again together, Grifter slams
The Monkey to the ground with a slam. Then follows up with THREE boots to the midsection. The
Monkey grabs one, and twists the leg, bringing him down with a ground sweep. The Monkey keeps
the leg locked, and kicks at the knee. Grifter holds it in pain, and then The Monkey drops a knee
into Grifter's knee. Grifter pulls it back, and The Monkey picks him up, and throws him into the
corner, running in for a splash. He nails it, and Grifter falls to the ground. The Monkey then perches
atop the turnbuckle and jumps, nailing Grifter with an elbow. He covers. (1…2..Sirus runs in and
breaks it up) Dwayne Cross orders Sirus out, and Grifter uses this to his advantage, nailing The
Monkey with a low blow. The Monkey falls, clutching his groin.]

Jon McDaniel: Ouch! That has to hurt!

[The Monkey is on his knees, and Grifter grabs him, locking him in a Boston Grab. Sirus climbs the
turnbuckle, as NightStryker tries to climb into the ring, being stopped by Dwayne Cross, he diverts
attention. Sirus jumps, nailing a leg drop across the back of The Monkey's neck, Grifter releases the
crab, and slides out of the ring, and stands on the apron. Sirus rolls him up in a pin.
(1…2..KICKOUT). Sirus lifts up The Monkey, throwing him off the ropes, and then backdropping
him on the cement floor. NightStryker runs in, and Grifter heads off The Monkey, throwing him into
the steel steps.]

Jon McDaniel - Oh no! Cinergy and Prima Donna are running down the ramp with steel chairs in their hands!

[Cinergy and Prima Donna both run down with the chairs and enter the fray.   Cinergy swings his chair and nails The Monkey right in the head.  Prima Donna swings at Sirus but he misses.]

Brian Rentfro: All hell has broken loose! I LOVE IT!

[Sirus, NightStryker and Prima Donna all brawl, Sirus starts to win with hard rights to the face. He whips NightStryker into the corner, and runs in.  Prima Donna sees this and charges in after Sirus crushing both men into the corner he lifts NightStryker, positioning him, and falling backwards with a Super Plex. Sirus stands up wearily, as Grifter slides into the ring. The Monkey
lays in a heap against the wall, dazed and bloody, Amanda tending to him. NightStryker must fight
Grifter AND Sirus as Dwayne administers the count. Sirus and Grifter nail him with a Double Suplex,
and then a Nut Cracker Suite. After that, Grifter holds him, and Sirus nails "The Nameless
Knockout", a pin is administered. (1…2…3)]

(DING, DING, DING)

[Cinergy and Sirus run into the back stage area feeling that enough damage has been done... for now.]

Ring Announcer: Your winner, and Tag Team Champions of the World….Grifter and
Sirus…THE BROTHERS GRIMM!

Jon McDaniel: What a great match, their team work overcame the personal problems that
brewed within The Creatures, they won.

Brian Rentfro: PURE LUCK!

[Dwayne Cross raises their hands in victory inside of the ring, as Sirus waves 'Al' Madly around.  Now Stephan and Nitestyker get up, shrug their shoulders and both walk over to the Grimms The Monkey extends his hand to the new champions and Sirus reluctantly shakes.  After the teams have both shook, The Monkey turns to Nightstryker and offers his hand as well.  Nitestryker, grins his stupid grin and accepts!]

Jon McDaniel - I really don't know what to make of this situation with the creatures, Brian.  I would think that the Monkey would be upset about the fact that The Crippler ordered Nightstyker to take his place in the main event!

Brian Rentfro - Who can ever tell what is going on in the heads of the Creatures!  But now it is time for the suprise match that the Commissioner scheduled.   A rumble for a shot at the TV title at a future event!

All 8 men are at the ring and the bell sounds.

Brian Rentfro "And they're off .. they'd kind of have to be you know."

Fletcher grabs BBB's arm, pulls him in connecting with a knee and follows up with a fist to the gut while he's down. The two men get back up to their feet. Fletcher with a quick kick to BBB's stomach, but he shrugs it off and flips Fletcher to the mat. Fletcher leaps back to his feet.

Jon McDaniel "The action here is intense. It's hard to keep up with everything all at once."

Brian Rentfro "Yes, the match will be a lot better once people start getting ejected."

Jon McDaniel "If you say so."

Heavy Metal and the Man have squared off with each other. Heavy Metal down on one knee and delivers a crotch chop to the Man. Heavy Metal stands back up but is taken down by a spear from the Man for his efforts.

Brian Rentfro "Guess he had little to hit down there."

Jon McDaniel "Then you wouldn't have felt a thing Brian."

They both scramble up and trade blows. Heavy Metal shoulder tackles The Man into the ring post. The post keeps him propped up and makes him an easy target for a closed fist.

Jon McDaniel "The Man being worn down early here."

Heavy Metal rears back and delivers a slap across the chest. The Man gets his second wind from somewhere and lifts Heavy Metal up and drops him on his knee.

Brian Rentfro "The fans are starting to cheer the Man on. I wonder if I can get them to cheer me on."

Jon McDaniel "Tell them you're quitting."

The Prisoner moves over to BBB and tries for a scissors kick but misses. The Prisoner clotheslines BBB over the top rope!! BBB swings around, and he pulls himself up with all his might! BBB is back in this rumble!

Jon McDaniel "BBB with a life saver."

Brian Rentfro "That explains his name, but will he get a second chance to do the same?"

The Prisoner switches partners again. Heavy Metal can't breathe after a sit-down splash by The Prisoner. The Prisoner moves back to his feet and climbs to the top rope.

Jon McDaniel "The Prisoner just hit Heavy Metal with a flying arm drag. That's a rather risky move up top the turnbuckle to try in a Royal Rumble."

The Prisoner gets up and smashes Heavy Metal over the top rope! Heavy Metal hangs on with one hand. He scrambles to the mat and climbs back over the rope.

Brian Rentfro "I've never seen so many people determined to stay in the ring. If this keeps up we'll never have a winner."

The Prisoner runs and connects with an elbow to The Shockers face. The Prisoner hits the Shocker with a springboard moonsault off the second rope. The crowd starts to chant for this relatively newcomer. The two wrestlers get to their feet.

Jon McDaniel "I can't believe it! The Prisoner clotheslines the Shocker over the top rope. He's gone .. no wait a minute. This is impossible. The Shocker has saved himself somehow. The Prisoner with a good start, but he's not following up."

The Magician locks Fletcher in a full nelson and slams his face into the mat.

Brian Rentfro "The Magician is doing quite well at this point in the match. He's showing Fletcher that he has shaken off any rookie rust he might have had."

BBB lifts The Man into a vertical suplex. BBB helps him to his feet and hip tosses him over the ropes.

Brian Rentfro "Will we finally see the first to be eliminated?"

BBB starts to walk away but can't. The Man has hooked his arm with BBB's. The Man leans back and jumps over the ropes, causing both men to fall to the mat in the ring.

The Magician leaving Fletcher on the mat, runs, bounces off the ropes, and he pulls off a great spinning headscissors to knock the Prisoner to his knees. The Prisoner gets to his feet but is met with the Magician scooping him up and putting him over the ropes.

Jon McDaniel "Good move, but the Magician just wasn't strong enough there. The extra time it took to get him over gave the Prisoner time to recover."

The Prisoner grabs the Magician by the head and slams his neck down onto the ropes. The Magician is slingshotted to the mat and the Prisoner quickly re-enters the ring.

BBB executes a neck-breaker on Fletcher, while he's dazed BBB shoves Fletcher over the top rope.

Brian Rentfro "Let me guess. He saved himself."

Jon McDaniel "You don't know much about drama do you? There he goes back in the ring."

Frustrated BBB rolls onto Fletcher connecting with a knee. Fletcher climbs to his feet but is hit with a forearm smash. Fletcher slaps BBB in the face giving him time to get back to his feet. BBB tackles Fletcher to the ground and starts to pummel away on his face. Fletcher fights his way from out under. They exchange blows as they get up. Fletch picks up BBB onto his shoulders and starts to spin.

Brian Rentfro "It's an airplane spin! When was the last time you saw one of those?"

Jon McDaniel "Well, in here it can be effective if he decides to toss him over."

Fletcher slams BBB to the mat. Now Fletcher standing. BBB drags himself to his feet. BBB tackles and begins punching Fletcher.

Jon McDaniel "Half of those punches are missing. The dizzying effects of the airplane spin haven't worn off yet. Fletch pushes BBB off and gets up.

Fletcher kicks BBB in the stomach. BBB uses the ropes to help himself up. BBB lunges towards Fletcher, but Fletcher easily steps out of the way. BBB still a little dizzy bumps into somebody. He goes on instincts alone and piledrives The Prisoner into the mat.

Jon McDaniel "Not who he wanted, but I'm sure he'll take it."

Now Heavy Metal is back in the fray and decides to take advantage of BBB's condition. He gets a kick off at BBB's stomach.

Brian Rentfro "It seems that BBB wasn't as bad off as we thought."

BBB returns the favor to Heavy Metals head and follows up with a punch to the same spot.

Needing a quick break, Heavy Metal low blows BBB. BBB falls to his knees on the mat. Heavy Metal takes the advantage and runs his knee into BBB's face.

Jon McDaniel "Back and forth action here. Nobody's tried to eliminate anyone lately."

Brian Rentfro "That's because it never worked before, why should it work now?"

BBB moves back to his feet, one hand to his nose. BBB able to deliver a short-arm clothesline to Heavy Metal with his free arm.

Brian McDaniel "Is it .. yes. First blood goes to Heavy Metal. BBB's nose is bleeding. He's out of here."

Jon McDaniel "Wrong type of match Brian."

BBB gives a boot to Heavy Metal in the ribs. He tries for a stomp but Heavy Metal rolls out of the way and gets up. Heavy Metal gets BBB in a hold and delivers a DDT. Heavy Metal is up before BBB and catches him with a reverse DDT on BBB. BBB somehow gets to his feet. Heavy Metal shoves BBB over the top rope. BBB swings around, and he pulls himself up with all his might.

Brian Rentfro "Yawn. He's back in."

Jon McDaniel "It wouldn't kill you to do your job would it?"

Heavy Metal looks at BBB and shakes his head. He goes for a Spine Buster but BBB dodges the attack. BBB sets his sights on Heavy Metal but is knocked to his knees from behind by the Prisoner. BBB gets back up, turns and stares at the Prisoner. BBB not waiting for him to make the first move stomps him. The Prisoner shrugs it off and gets back up. BBB bends over as The Prisoner elbows him in the midsection. BBB uses the position to deliver a closed fist on The Prisoner. BBB tackles The Prisoner and pummels his head.

Jon McDaniel "BBB now in control."

The Prisoner shoves BBB off. A plancha by The Prisoner crushes BBB. BBB receives a knee drop from The Prisoner while laying on the

mat. The Prisoner gets back up hits BBB with an elbow drop. The Prisoner jumps and elbow smashes the lying BBB. The Prisoner gets up and allows BBB to do the same. BBB drives a forearm into the head of The Prisoner and follows up with a chop to the neck.

The Prisoner grabs BBB by the neck and tosses him into the corner and gets choked by a boot. BBB is looking for a way out. He climbs to the first rope, then the second. He pushes off and the two crash to the mat.

Jon McDaniel "Desperate move, but it paid off."

Both get to their feet using each other for leverage. The Prisoner grabs BBBs arm and executes a lariat across the chest. The Prisoner chants start.

The Prisoner leg drops BBB. The Prisoner smashes BBB over the top rope and turns to look for whose next. BBB is barely holding himself up! His hand slips from the blood of his nose. BBB lifts himself back into the ring. BBB with a punch to the back of he Prisoners head.

Brian Rentfro "That mask probably absorbed some of that damage."

 The Prisoner turns around slowly and gets in an arm wrench. The Prisoner delivers another lariat that knocks BBB over the top rope. BBB is holding onto the Prisoners prison uniform. BBB knees the Prisoner in the gut, sets himself and administers a sunset flip.

Jon McDaniel "Good way to get back in and catch your breath. Not very effective for damage and there are no pins here. But still, he's alive."

BBB releases the hold and sets up for a short-arm clothesline to The Prisoner when he gets up. The Prisoner goes back down in the middle of the ring but rolls with it and lands on his feet. BBB tackles The Prisoner from behind to the mat. They both get back to their feet. The Prisoner does a cartwheel and kicks BBB in the face. BBB climbs to his feet.

The Prisoner grabs BBB's head and bites him in the face.

Brian Rentfro "I guess this I what they mean by going into a fight hungry."

The Prisoner grabs BBB's leg and takes him down. BBB gets up but the Prisoner sees Aries on the mat and decides to deliver while he's laying on the mat.

Brian Rentfro "I guess BBB tasted funny."

The Man standing gets up to his feet and kicks Fletcher in the stomach. Fletcher is quickly up again and slaps the Man in the face. The Man looks a little shocked. Fletcher kicks The Man in the head. The Man gets back to his feet and takes off his feet with a short-arm Clothesline. Fletcher gets up, runs and connects with a flying knee. The Man goes down, but not for long. The Man drives a forearm into Fletcher and follows up with a kick to the head.

Brian Rentfro "Working on Fletcher's head isn't going to get you anywhere."

Just as Fletcher is back on his feet the Man connects with a low blow sending him back down. Smiling, Fletcher stands up. Fletcher side slams The Man. Fletcher gets back himself and the Man up and tries to knock the Man over the ropes. Fletcher tries to get him over but the Man will not let go of the ropes. A few times his feet leave the mat but never go over the ropes. Fletcher gives up drags him down, grabs his head and drives it into the mat. The Man punches Fletcher in the head and gives himself time to get back up. The Man tackles a woozy Fletcher and drives his head into the mat. The Man jumps and stomps Fletcher in the gut. Not letting up The Man applies an arm wrench to Fletcher on the ground. The Man gets to his knees, hops up and brings a knee into Fletcher's ribs.

Heavy Metal piledrives The Man.

The Shocker is whipped to the mat by a corkscrew arm drag at the hands of Aries. An arm grapevine is just TWISTING the Shocker's arm. Aries twists The Shocker's arm again, jumps, and dropkicks The Shocker to the ground. The Shocker gets to his feet after connecting with a chop to the side of Aries' knee. They lockup. The Shocker sends Aries to the corner of the ring. Aries walks out and goes for a bridging back suplex but The Shocker dodges the attack. Aries goes for a brain buster but The Shocker dodges hat as well. Aries eye pokes The Shocker.

Jon McDaniel "Anything goes today."

The Shocker's head pops back from a jab thrown by Aries. The Shocker punches Aries in the head. They go back and forth not giving an inch. The Shocker decides to change the rules and kicks Aries in the stomach. Aries dives around The Shocker's shoulders, looking like a crucifix, but keeps going, pulling off a DDT.

Jon McDaniel "Partners are changing left right and center here."

Brian Rentfro "Just like a good party."

Jon McDaniel "What?"

BBB tries for a Standing Piledriver but The Magician avoids it but doesn't escape a vertical suplexes. The two get back to their feet. BBB flips The Magician to the mat. BBB knees The Magician and rolls back to his feet. BBB still with the advantage kicks The Magician on the mat and follows with a rake to the chest. The Magician gets back to up and tries to work a little magic. The Magician goes for a flying somersault neckbreaker but BBB dodges the attack. The Magician keeps the offensive and clotheslines BBB over the top rope. BBB isn't ready to give up quite yet. He turns around and pulls himself back in, almost pulling the Magician out. The Magician hip-tosses BBB to the mat. They both hop back to their feet, BBB just a little quicker and delivers a kick to the head of The Magician.

Fletcher uses a belly-to-belly suplex. Aries is down and is getting choked by Fletcher's boot. Aries struggles out from under the boot of oppression and climbs to his feet. Fletcher smashes Aries over the top rope.

Jon McDaniel "Is this it? Is this the first .."

Brian Rentfro "Nope, he's back in."

Jon McDaniel "Don't you have any sense of drama?"

The Man slaps the face of Fletcher to get his attention. Fletcher short-arm clotheslines The Man to the mat to get the Mans attention. Fletcher falls to the mat trying a head butt as The Man rolls out of the way. Fletcher doesn't seem to be hurt as he stands up and kicks The Man in the stomach and slaps him in the face.

Jon McDaniel "These two are starting something here."

Brian Rentfro "I love these slapping matches. This is great."

Jon McDaniel "Slapping match?"

Fletcher positions himself and short-arm clotheslines The Man to the mat. The Man gets let back up and goes for a side slam but Fletcher ducks it. The Man slaps Fletcher in the face. Fletcher connects with a flying knee. The Man tackles and begins punching Fletcher in the temple. The Man applies an arm wrench to Fletcher but he escapes the hold. Swinging Neck-Breaker from Fletcher takes The Man down. Fletcher starts to toss The Man over the top rope but decides that it isn't his time and drags him back over.

Brian Rentfro "Maybe Fletcher is starting to feel all of those hits to the head."

The Magician gets a mule kick in the groin from The Prisoner. The Magician walks it off and executes a swinging bulldog on The Prisoner driving The

Prisoner's face into the mat. The Magician stands up and the Prisoner is driven further into the mat by a diving elbow smash. The Magician allows the Prisoner to get back to his feet. Mistake. A sidekick by The Prisoner turns the match around by knocking The Magician to the mat. The Prisoner lifts him up, twists The Magician's arm, jumps, and dropkicks The Magician to the ground. They get up. The Magician leaps and hits the falling clothesline on The Prisoner! The Magician chants start. The Magician clotheslines The Prisoner over the top rope!! The Prisoner is barely holding himself up! The Prisoner lifts himself back into the ring! The Prisoner is hit with a diving elbow smash from The Magician and follows with an elbow smash to the lying Prisoner. The Prisoner gets up and lets out a yell. The Prisoner grabs The Magician and puts him on the turnbuckle and delivers a huge powerbomb to the mat. He follows it up with a fall-away splash by The Prisoner.

BBB sees an advantage and piledrives The Magician into the mat while the Prisoner is shaking the ropes with rage.

The Shocker and Aries lockup. The Shocker sends Aries to the corner of the ring. The Shocker just caught Aries with a wicked enziguri to change the pace. The Shocker climbs to his feet as Aries stands up. The Shocker jumps up and hits the dropkick on Aries. This doesn't keep either down for long. Aries scoops up The Shocker and slams him to the mat. A 450-somersault headbutt by Aries takes its toll on The Shocker. Aries gets back to his feet and lets The Shocker get back to his feet only to be tackled to the ground. Aries, trying to gain some advantage, slugs The Shocker hard in the stomach. The Shocker moves his foot to Aries' stomach, kicks and flips Aries over onto his back. While going over Aries grabs hold of Shockers chin and wrenches his neck. The Shocker gets up and rubs his jaw. Aries stands up but the Shocker looks angry. The Shocker drives a forearm into Aries. The Shocker punches Aries repeatedly giving away to technical moves and relying on strength. The Shocker gets up and places a boot on Aries' throat. He grabs hold of the ropes and leans into a boot choke. The Shocker let's the hold go and delivers a kick to the head of Aries. Aries grabs hold of the Shockers leg and drags him down following up with an ankle lock.

Jon McDaniel "No submissions in the match but a good way to wear down your opponent."

Brian Rentfro "This isn't an I Quit match?"

Aries chants start. Aries tries for an Air Sabu <<OCC I have no idea what this is, will somebody please tell me?>> but The Shocker avoids it. The Shocker climbs to his feet. Aries pulls off a double arm DDT. The shocker is not giving up and he gets back to his feet. The Shocker just caught Aries with a wicked enziguri to change the pace. The Shocker punches Aries repeatedly trying to get something going. Aries shrugs it off and somehow places The Shocker on the turnbuckle and executes the top-rope Death Valley Driver! The Shocker is down. Aries takes his time as he sees his opponent devastated by the DVD. The Shocker climbs to his feet behind Aries and hits Aries with a big dropkick spinning Aries around. Aries pulls a Death Valley Driver out of his back pocket, putting The Shocker onto his head. Aries chants start.

Brian Rentfro "That's just not as exciting as the one he pulled off the ropes."

Jon McDaniel "Sure Brian. This is a dull match for you isn't it?"

The Magician and the Man get up after grueling torment on their bodies . The Magician with a leg sweep and an elbow smash to the now lying Man. Back on their feet the Man grabs his hand and flips him to the mat. The Man gut-wrenches The Magician. The Magician is back on his feet but down after a punch to the temple. The Man chants start. The Man knees The Magician and rolls back to his feet. The Man pushes The Magician over the top rope! The Magician is eliminated!

Brian Rentfro "And the Magician comes back over the ropes."

Jon McDaniel " No! That will do it for The Magician. He's been eliminated! The first tonight. Pay attention Brian."

There's a double arm DDT for BBB. The Shocker tries for a crotch chop but BBB avoids it, but it gives BBB time to get back on his feet. The Shocker gives BBB a Gorilla press slam!

Heavy Metal uses a belly-to-belly suplex. The Man is down.

The wounded Man gets back to his feet as Fletcher chooses him as his new dance partner. The Man kicks Fletcher in the back of the leg. Fletcher climbs to his feet. Fletcher tackles The Man to the mat. They get up. The Man delivers a kick to the head of Fletcher. Fletcher shrugs it off. The each forearm smash each other to the ground. Fletcher rolls onto The Man connecting with a knee. Fletcher measures The Man up and drops a closed fist. The Man lifts Fletcher into a vertical suplex. Connects! The Man and Fletcher move back to his feet.

Fletcher tires of the Man and grabs BBB and applies an arm wrench. BBB uses a closed fist to break the hold. Fletcher delivers some sweet shin music and drops BBB to the ground. BBB grabs his leg in pain. Fletcher takes a run of the ropes and charges at BBB. BBB bends over and flips Fletcher over the ropes. Fletcher holds onto BBB and brings him along.

Jon McDaniel "With both men on the outside, one hand on the ropes and one hand on each other they start to try to pull the other to the floor. Fletcher says something to BBB and BBB looks down. He nods his head, they release each other and both climb back into the ring. They have saved each other."

Fletcher not letting the truce last slaps BBB in the face. Fletcher shoulder tackles BBB into the turnbuckle. He tries again but BBB jumps over and lets Fletcher ram his shoulder into the steel pole. Fletcher steps back holding his shoulder. BBB takes advantage and delivers a spine buster to Fletcher.

Jon McDaniel "BBB with another flip and Fletcher is over the ropes. This has got to be a new record. Fletcher lands on the side of the ring, runs to the turnbuckles, jumps up and leaps off at BBB."

Flying headbutt connects. The two wrestlers go down. BBB rolls on top of Fletcher and chokes him with both hands.

Jon McDaniel "What is BBB yelling?"

Brian Rentfro "He wants to know why he won't stay out."

The Prisoner hits a tiger driver on The Man. The Prisoner shoves The Man over the top rope. The Man is holding on to the top rope! The Man lifts himself into the air, and back into the ring! The Prisoner hits The Man with a moonsault after spring-boarding off of the second rope while the Man is thankful to still be in the match. After a brief exchange The Man drops to the mat from a running lariat by The Prisoner. The Prisoner applies an arm wrench to The Man.

BBB executes a stunner on the Prisoner turns and tells The Man to suck it. BBB uses a belly-to-belly suplex on the Man. The Man gets up but his legs look week. The Man is near the ropes and is about to get tossed over .... The Man is tossed over and eliminated! BBB eliminated the Man.

Jon McDaniel "BBB steals an elimination that belonged to the Prisoner.

Heavy Metal goes for a Side slam but The Prisoner dodges the attack.

Brian Rentfro "No rest for anybody. Why don't we just take a break?"

Heavy Metal tackles The Prisoner and slaps him in the face.

Brian Rentfro "See, it is a slapping match!"

The Prisoner is back on his feet and Heavy Metal is bounced off the ropes and hit with the Rocker Dropper.

The Shocker tries for a top rope splash on Heavy Metal but the Prisoner blocks the attempt. The Prisoner smashes the Shocker over the top rope but again turns around before the job is done. The Shocker is back n the game.

Fletcher executes a gut-wrench power-bomb on BBB. Fletcher shoves BBB over the top rope! Fletcher curiously watches BBB scramble and narrowly avoiding touching the ground outside the ring. Fletcher doesn’t help, but doesn't stop him from getting back in.

Jon McDaniel "Save number 54 I think. What total do you have Brian. Brian? Wake up!"

Fletcher dives head first into BBB. BBB stands up but receives the Diamond Dog. BBB gets moved tow3ards the ropes and is about to get tossed over....BBB is tossed over and eliminated!

Brian Rentfro "I saw it. It really happened right?"

Jon McDaniel "The elimination or your dream. Do you always chase cars in your sleep?"

Fletcher eliminated BBB.

Aries goes for a belly-to-back superplex but The Shocker blocks it only to be shoved over the top rope! The Shocker is barely holding himself up! The Shocker lifts himself back into the ring! Aries goes up to the top and comes down on The Shocker with an Asian leg lariat.

Heavy Metal, lying on the mat, is hammered by an elbow drop out of the Corner by the Prisoner. The Prisoner gets back to his feet, climbs the turnbuckle and hits Heavy Metal with an elbow drop from the second turnbuckle.

Jon McDaniel "The Prisoner is going to get caught if he keeps doing that."

The Prisoner is back on his feet, jumps and elbow smashes the lying Heavy Metal. The Prisoner flies from the turnbuckle with an elbow drop. The Prisoner trying to wear Heavy Metal down, picks Heavy Metal up and slams him hard with an Aztecan suplex. Heavy Metal executes a neck-breaker on The Prisoner.

Jon McDaniel "Heavy Metal absorbing tons of punishment here and still gets up."

Heavy Metal knees The Prisoner and rolls back to his feet. The Prisoner climbs to his feet. Heavy Metal gets thrown into the corner and gets boot choked by The Prisoner. Heavy Metal chops The Prisoner in the back of the leg to get out. Heavy Metal measures The Prisoner up and drops a closed fist. The Prisoner let's go of the choke and replaces it with a Russian legsweep on Heavy Metal. The Prisoner leg drops the throat of Heavy Metal. The Prisoner clotheslines Heavy Metal over the top rope!! Heavy Metal is holding on to the top rope! Heavy Metal lifts himself into the air, and back into the ring!

Jon McDaniel "Prisoner just isn't getting it is he? Yet another save. And Fletcher barely stays in the right side. Aries grabs the ropes and pulls himself in over to the left."

Brian Rentfro "The Shocker saves himself. Heavy Metal again almost put out of the match. Heavy Metal is over again. Nope back in, out, in."

Jon McDaniel "This would all be over if anybody decided that team work was a good thing."

The Prisoner jumps and elbow smashes the lying Heavy Metal. Heavy Metal tackles and begins punching The Prisoner. The Prisoner stands up. A side kick by The Prisoner turns the match around by knocking Heavy Metal to the mat. The Prisoner walks away then mule kicks Heavy Metal in the sack! Heavy Metal is down on the mat! Heavy Metal gets hit with a diving elbow smash from The Prisoner. Heavy Metal is lying on the mat.

Aries tries for a standing tornado DDT but The Shocker avoids it.

Aries is sent to the mat by a flying kick from The Prisoner. Aries gets up and is put back down by a double underhook backbreaker by The Prisoner. The Prisoner thinks about putting the Aries over the top rope but thinks it probably won't work. So the Prisoner hits Aries with an elbow drop from the second turnbuckle. The Prisoner grabs Aries' head and bites him in the face.

Brian Rentfro "I guess his appetizer wore off."

The Prisoner tries for a European uppercut but Heavy Metal avoids it. The Prisoner tries to move Heavy Metal over the top rope but Heavy Metal is going nowhere. His arms ar hocked in tight with the ropes. The Prisoner delivers a chop across the chest then walks away.

Heavy Metal unhooks his arms and body slams Fletcher. Fletcher bounces up and goes for a airplane spin but Heavy Metal dodges the attack.

Heavy Metal vertical suplexes The Shocker to the mat.

Jon McDaniel "One of the keys here is to keep switching who you're attacking. They'll never know where the attack is coming from."

Fletcher piledrives The Prisoner head first into the mat. Fletcher looks around and piledrives The Shocker into the mat. Fletcher lifts The Shocker to his feet and delivers a back breaker. The Shocker gets back to his feet but is met with two flying feet to the face. Fletcher rop kick pushed The Shocker over the top rope! The Shocker is eliminated!

Jon McDaniel "That's one less person to worry about."

Fletcher lifts Heavy Metal up and drops him on his knee. Fletcher chants start. Fletcher executes a piledriver on Heavy Metal. Fletcher chants get louder. Fletcher chokes Heavy Metal. Fletcher executes a neck-breaker on Heavy Metal.

Heavy Metal is near the ropes and is about to get tossed over....Heavy Metal is tossed over and eliminated!

Brian Rentfro "That's two in a row for Fletcher."

The Prisoner piledrives Aries.

Brian Rentfro "Well now we know what they should have done earlier. Piledrivers seem to be working."

Now Aries standing. Aries tackles and begins punching The Prisoner. Now The Prisoner standing. Aries, trying to gain some advantage, slugs The Prisoner hard in the stomach. Aries gets thrown into the corner and gets boot choked by The Prisoner. The Prisoner lets the hold go and trips Aries up with a single leg takedown. The Prisoner clotheslines Aries over the top rope and out to the ringside area! Aries is eliminated!

Brian Rentfro "Ahh, now they're starting to stay out."

Aries was eliminated by The Prisoner.

Jon McDaniel - Oh no! Here come the icons! I was wondering when they would show up!

Cinergy goes for a quick Gut-Wrench Power Bomb but The Prisoner dodges the attack. Prima Donna goes for a Side Belly-to-Belly Suplex but The Prisoner dodges the attack. Fletcher is T-bone suplexed by The Cinergy. The Prisoner chants start. A flying sit-down splash by Prima Donna squeezes the air out of Fletcher. The Cinergy executes a corkscrew legdrop on Fletcher.  An Aztecan suplex by The Prima Donna proves to be too much for Fletcher. The Prisoner gets back to his feet. Fletcher is barely holding himself up! The Prisoner with a Russian legsweep on Fletcher. Prima Donna lifts Fletcher into the air and tosses him over the top rope! Fletcher is eliminated!

Now Cinergy and Prima Donna start beating down the Prisoner.  Prima Donna grabs his arms and Cinergy grabs his legs as they build up some momentum swing him from side to side.  On the count of three the release the prisioner sending him over the ropes.  The ICONS 2000 raise their arms in Victory!

Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stones starts to fill the arena as the Prisoner walks off.

Jon McDaniel "The Prisoner wins this Royal Rumble and gets his shot at the Television Title at a later date."

Brian Rentfro Come on, Jon you saw it too! The ICONS 2000 won the match!

Jon McDaniel: Our next match is a Triple Threat Match for the Intercontinental Championship. Let's take a look back and see how this all came about.

-Russell and Project X are teamed up in a tag team match. The two can't seem
to get along. They bump into each other then turn and get in each other's
face. They get in a shoving match.

Jon McDaniel: Russell and Project X can't seem to agree on anything!
Could we be seeing the end of The Cult?

-BAWITDABA by Kid Rock begins to play as Russell is shown attacking Project
X behind with a chair then repeatedly bashing him with it.

Jon McDaniel: Russell had attacked Project X! But, but, what about The
Cult? The Cult! The Cult is disintegrating! Right before our very eyes!

-The next scene is at last month's Pay Per View

Jon McDaniel: Well, former friends are competing on the same team tonight and you can't help but wonder if they'll be able to put away their differences in the past weeks and focus on the match at hand.

-Clips from the match are shown. Russell and Project X are continuously at each other's throats. Finally, Project X forces Russell into the ring the same time he was and gets Russell disqualified.
Jon McDaniel: Well this will not set well with Russell, his own teammate just got him DQed!

-Russell then whispers something into Project X's ear and Project X lies down in the middle of the ring. Project X gets pinned without any  resistance.

Jon McDaniel: What the hell? What did Russell whisper to Project X?

-The next clip shows The Great One cutting a promo after the Pay Per View where he admits he had been using The Cult to get a World Title shot.

Jon McDaniel: Here we go now. This match will determine who is the #1 contender for the Intercontinental Title at The Millenium Meltdown. And it pits former Cult member against former Cult member. Project X and The Great One to go one on one!

-WHATEVER by Godsmack plays as clips from this match are shown. The two trade punches and execute moves on each other. Suddenly a bell is heard and the two stop fighting and look at the timekeeper in confusion.

Ring Announcer: This match has exceeded the time limit and has been declared a draw. Therefore, both men are #1 contenders for the Intercontinental Title!

Jon McDaniel: So it will be a Triple Threat Match at Millenium Meltdown for the Intercontinental Title. But more importantly, it will pit former friends, former Cult members against each other. Lord knows there's gonna be a lot of bad blood in this one.

-WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS by Smashmouth plays as the pre-match promo recaps clips and ends with a split screen of the 3 former Cult members and the Intercontinental Belt in the middle of the screen. FADE TO BLACK)

THE BELL RINGS

Ring Announcer: The next match is a Triple Threat match, it is scheduled for one fall and it is for the Intercontinental Championship. First, making his way to the ring, one of the challengers, he weighs in at 300 lbs and stands a horrifying 7 feet tall. From AREA 51 in Nevada...Project X!

(The lights go out and everybody is left in the dark .The phantom of the opera starts playing and then suddenly a blinding white light covers the ramp and Project-X appears wearing all black and a black mask with a phantom of the opera mask over it.As he walks down the aisle the light turns white to green and then back again.)

... Introducing next, the final challenger, he weighs in at 285 lbs and stands at 6 feet 4 inches. From Sunny Beverly Hills California, THE GREAT ONE!

(Comes out to Queen's "We are the Champions" But has a mic and sings I am the champion. Goldberg type pyros and music hits as it explodes and everyone boos TGO)

...And finally, making his way to the ring he weighs in at 315 lbs and is 6 feet 6 inches. From Columbus, Ohio, he is the PWA Intercontinental Champion...RUSSELL!

(The stadium goes black, after a second violins, piano, nice soft church music, and angles sound over the arena. As this happens Russell walks out, while the stadium is still pitch dark. The spotlight hits on Russell as he crosses himself, and raises his arms to the side, hanging his head low.Russell is dressed in a brown, loose, hooded robe. The robe looks a little torn and dirty, as does Russell. On his feet are sandals that also look a little dirty. Meanwhile the stadium is still pitch black as Russell walks down to the ring, with the spotlight on him. He makes his way through the ropes and walks out to the center of the ring with boos, and cheers. With the spotlight on him the lights come on over the stadium, as do white pyros from all the turn buckles, and he stands alone. Out of nowhere, people just start coming from different places. People are coming from the audience, and some are coming down from the raptures. There are about 15 or so guys, and girls ranging from small to large, old to young.)

Jon McDaniel: And here we go! The bell has rung! Just sit back and enjoy the show!

(Project X and Russell go at each other first, trading punches. The Great One comes from behind, grabs both men by the back of the head and smashes their skulls together. Both men fall. The Great One covers Project X, Kickout at 1)

Jon McDaniel: Way too early in the match for a cover!

(Project X and Russell are back up now. Project X and Russell double team on The Great One. Project X strikes The Great One on the face with a closed fist. Referee Dwayne Cross gives him a warning. Project X gets in Cross' face and pushes him back into a corner. Russell continues to beat on The Great One. Russell kicks him in the midsection then plants him with a sharp DDT. Russell drags the Great One to the corner. He climbs the top rope. Project X shoves Referee Dwayne Cross and returns to the other side of the ring where the action is. Russell jumps off the top rope to The Great One, but is caught in midair by a hellacious clothesline from Project X)

Jon McDaniel: Oh My God! The most devastating Clothesline I've ever seen. My God, Project X decapitated Russell!

Brian Rentfro: Big deal. My grandmother hits harder than that!

Jon McDaniel: Oh stop it!

(Project X and The Great One go at it now. Trade punches. The Great One blocks a punch and answers back with a right hand. The Great One has the advantage now. He throws Project X into the ropes. Project X springs back and gets caught in a sleeper hold by The Great One. Russell comes from behind and strikes The Great One with a forearm, breaking the hold. Russell
knees The Great One in the gut. Chops him across the back with a forearm. The Great One goes down to his knees. Project X kicks him in the chest and knocks him on his back. Russell punches Project X in the face. He bounces Project X off the ropes and connects with a flying knee. Project X hits the ground hard. Reese follows up with a leg drop and a cover. Dwayne Cross
counts...1...2...Kickout)

Jon McDaniel: So close! So close!

Brian Rentfro: Are you serious? He was far from 3!

Jon McDaniel: You always have to contradict me!

Brian Rentfro: Of course.

(All 3 competitors are up now and fiercely attacking one another. Project X and The Great One are able to bounce Russell into the ropes. On the comeback they catch him and execute a double spinebuster that echoes through the arena. Project X covers him but The Great One pulls him off. Project X swings, but The Great One ducks, catches Project X's arm on the turn around and hits him with a belly to back suplex. Project X gets up. The Great One grabs him by the back of the head and leads him towards the turnbuckle. The Great One bounces Project X's head off the top turnbuckle then irish whips him to the other side and over the top rope to the ringside floor. Russell
sees this and takes a seat in the corner of the ring, hoping for a count out)

1...The Great One gets a hold of Project X and sends him shoulder first into the steel stairs.
2...Project X is up. He ducks a clothesline from The Great One, turns around, and kicks him in the stomcah. Project X sets him up and executes a Vertical Suplex onto the ringside floor. 3...Russell continues to watch the action from inside the ring. Project X and The Great One trade punches as they head for the announce table.

Jon McDaniel: Look out, Rentfro! They're coming our way!

4...Project X tries to slam The Great One's head into the announce table, but The Great One blocks it and sends Project X's head smashing into the table. 5...The Great One rolls Project X onto the announce table and continues to pummel his head. He leaves Project X lying limp on the announce table and begins to ascend the top turnbuckle.

Jon McDaniel: Oh, don't tell me...NO! The Great One is not going to do what I think he's going to do! That man is close to 300 lbs! Project X IS 300 lbs!Our table will be destroyed!

Brian Rentfro: Yeah, along with those two idiots. Do it, Great One!

(The Great One throws his arms in the air while standing at the top turnbuckle, as if asking the crowd for their approval to perform this stunt. He prepares to leap off, but Russell comes from behind, climbs to the second rope, grabs The Great One by the back, and sends him flying through the air. He crashes hard on Project X and the table, which only bends, but doesn't break)

Jon McDaniel: OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! THE GREAT ONE! THE GREAT ONE! THE GREAT ONE! He just flew over ten feet in the air to the announce table below, and the son of a gun didn't give an inch!

Brian Rentfro: I, I just can't believe it. First of all, that idiot The Great One should have known he was too big to try a stunt like that. Also, when there's three men in the ring and you haven't seen any action from one of them in like 5 minutes you gotta expect he's gonna do something. And Russell sure did!

Jon McDaniel: I swear, as God as my witness, they are broken in half. That fall had to kill him! I can't believe that damn table didn't bust! Oh my god!

(Project X and The Great One slowly begin to recover from the wreck. Russell is outside now, along with Referee Dwayne Cross. Russell helps Project X to his feet only to knock him back down with a hard right hand. Then he leads The Great One up and into the ring. Russell picks The Great One up and scoop slams him. He picks The Great One back up again and kicks him in the
stomach. The Great One crouches down, holding his gut. Russell puts him in a gut wrench and turns it into a powerbomb. The Great One gets up slowly, the fatigue getting to him. Russell is waiting for him and when he gets up he whips him into the ropes, picks him up high above his head, and Gorilla
Press Slams him hard into the mat. Project X is back in the ring now. He goes for a clothesline, but Russell ducks it and Project X nearly takes Referee Dwayne Cross' head off)

Jon McDaniel: Uh-oh, things could get out of hand here. I mean, they've already been out of hand with a ref, so what will it be like now?

Brian Rentfro: Come on, get up, Cross, you pansy! I can't-Hey look!

Jon McDaniel: Oh no, that's-HEY! The ICONS! The ICONS! ICONS 2000 are coming to the ring. What the hell do they want?

Brian Rentfro: It's the Night of the Icons, remember? They can do what they want, when they want.

(Cinergy enters the ring and attacks Russell from behind. Prima Donna grabs the time keeper's chair and enters the ring. He clocks Project X over the head with a vicious chair shot. Cinergy holds Russell's arms behind him while Prima Donna rams the end of the chair into his ribs then finally takes
a home run swing at his skull. Cinergy whips The Great One into the ropes and hits him with The Bolt! Prima Donna then lies the chair in the middle of the ring and executes the HOT STUFF, burying The Great One's head deep into the steel. The ICONS drag the 3 lifeless bodies to the center of the ring and stack each one on top of another, placing Project X on top. Cinergy
throws Dwayne back into the ring and tells him to count, then the ICONS make their way back up the ramp and watch as Dwayne Cross counts slowly...1...2...3)

THE BELL RINGS

Ring Announcer: Your winner, and new Intercontinental Champion, Project X!!!!!!!

Jon McDaniel: Well, it was the luck of the draw I guess. The ICONS just randomly stacked each opponent on top of each other and Project X was just fortunate I guess you could say to be the one placed on top of the pile when the ref came to. I'm not sure Project X really cares for the way he got it, but nevertheless he is the new PWA Intercontinental Champion.

Brian Rentfro: Do you ever shut up and let a man talk? You dang right he got lucky. I don't think the ICONS had any preference as to who they wanted to win the match, they were just out there to cause trouble, to make pests of themselves. And if history repeats itself, then the Acting President better look out because he's next on the ICONS' hit list. As for Project X, he just happened
to be the man on top, end of story.

Jon McDaniel: Well, it continues to be an ICON night here at the Millenium Meltdown. What part will they play in the World Title match? Prima Donna has promised Commissioners Crippler that he will not leave here the PWA champion. What's going to happen? That match is next!

Ring Announcer: The following no-holds barred falls count anywhere match is for the PWA World Championship.  Introducing first the champion weighing in 264 pounds from Ottawa Ontario the Acting President of the PWA the CANADIAN CRIPPLER!

[Oh Canada hits the loud speakers but no one appears on the top of the ramp....]

Jon McDaniel - Oh no, don't tell me the ICONS have got to the Crippler already!

[Suddenly the massive PWA tron flashes and The Crippler is seen sitting in his wheelchair inside a room somewhere in the arena, it appears to deep within the bowels of the arena as there are pipes and stuff all over the walls.  Several members of the PWA security team including the head honcho Ben are seen in the back ground]

Canadian Crippler: It was never said that this match had to start inside the ring.... so go ahead and begin *turns to Ben* and remember no-one comes through that door.

Ben: Yes sir.

Brian Rentfro - Ha the Canadian Cripple is chicken!  I always knew it!

Jon McDaniel - The word is chicken it is smart!  What do you think he is going to do, face Rage and Nitestyker in his wheelchair?  The man cannot use his legs!

Ring Announcer  - And his first opponent hailing from Chicago, Illinois.  He is "The Rage" Brian Andersen!

The arena goes dark for ten seconds. Red, blue, and green strobe lights begin going off throughout the arena and "When Worlds Collide" by Powerman 5000 begins. During the intro of the song the words, "Can you feel it?.............The Adrynalin?..............The Future..............The Legend...........THE RAGE!?! Red, blue and green pyros explode one the stage and down the aisle and Brian Andersen comes out dressed in a flashy red robe, makes his way down the aisle, and enters the ring. The strobes stop and the house lights come back on as Andersen takes off the robe to reveal his in ring attire (Green and black shorts style trunks, black elbow and knee pads, and green and black boots)

Ring Announcer - And his second opponent Nitestyker!

[The lights dim slightly as "Supernova goes Pop" by  Powerman 5000 starts playing. On the ADCtron we see a picture of a crescent moon. Blue smoke eminates from behind the curtain as Nightstryker makes his way out from the back. He is wearing blue jeans, a black t-shirt, and has a leather trench coat on. He also is wearing sunglasses and a black, leather bandana with a white crescent moon on it. He walks toward the ring with determination and enters. He walks to one corner and sits upon the top rope and waits for his opponent. ]

Jon McDaniel - Here we go..

[The PWA tron flashes once more and we see the Crippler again in the same room.]

Canadian Crippler - Wait just a minute.   I see something wrong in this ring.  Nightstyker, you are not the man who will defend the honor of the PWA...  You see thanks to the Amazing Amanda I received a tape recorded confession the other day of how you set up The Monkey and planned to take his place for in the match.  Then when the time came to do your duty to the PWA you were going to stab me in the back with your steely knife and collect the title for yourself.  So it is my pleasure to introduce the 3rd challenger in this match STEPHAN "THE MONKEY" McDONALD!

[The PWAtron switches off and Nitestykers jaw drops as The Monkey comes rushing down the ramp  and into the ring.  The Monkey attacks Nigthstker like a house of fire.  Assailing him with hard lefts and rights to jaw and kicks to the midsection.   Brian Andersen is sitting back with a smirk on his face letting the competitors damage each other.  Nightstrkyer falls to the mat and The Monkey continues to stomp a mud hole in him teaching him a lesson about betrayal]

Jon McDaniel - Can you believe it!

Brian Rentfro - The Crippler may still yet lose his belt event though he does have the Monkey on his side...  Because it he doesn't necessarily have to be pinned to lose the match!

[Lindsey Westbrook finally runs down the ramp wearing a black and white striped dress his ample bosom bouncing as she heads to the ring]

Jon McDaniel - It is about time she got here!  Hopefully she can restore a little law and order!

Brian Rentfro - ....

[The Rage has decided to join in the party now and tears the Monkey away from Nightstyker and whips him into the corner.  The Rage follows up with a couple of kicks to the midsection.  Nightstyker slowly rises to his feet and begins to beat on the Monkey as well.  Well Nightstryker is beating on the Monkey Brian Andersen leaves the ring to find a weapon.  He takes the ring announcers folding chair and goes to hit The Monkey with it who is now being held in the middle of the ring!  The Monkey ducks and Nightstyker gets the full force of the chair right on his face!]

Jon McDaniel - That had to hurt!

[The Rage goes for the cover on Nightstyker and Lindsey gives a fast count 12...The Monkey is there in time to break the count!]

Brian Rentfro - Come on! 123! Faster!

Jon McDaniel - You have got to be crazy! I don't know who taught her how to count a pinfall but that last one was really quick!

[The Monkey picks up The Chair that The Rage brought into the ring and swings it around madly.  Nightstyker and Andersen both roll out of the ring to avoid The Monkeys wild swings!  The Monkey climbs up the turnbuckle and holds the chair up above his head as if in victory.  The Monkey then drops the chair and hops out of the ring and hits Nightstyker with a drop kick from the apron.  The Rage reaches under the ring looking for something and he pulls out a hockey stick!]

Jon McDaniel - Owen Nolan must have left that here!

[The Rage swings the hockey stick and it snaps in two as it hits the back of the Monkey who falls to the ground in pain.  Nightstyker who is right there goes for the cover but Rage hits him in the back of the head with the broken stick before Lindsey can even get down to make a count.  Rage then picks up the Monkey and tosses him with a full head of steam into the steel ring steps which come apart upon the impact of the Monkey!]

[The Rage runs over and continues to stomp the Monkey and then tries to make a cover.   Lindsey drops to her knees and counts 12..Kickout!]

Jon McDaniel - She is really got the fast count going today today!

[Nightstyker picks up the top step that was knocked off and tries to shot-put it at The Rage, luckily The Rage is able to duck out of the way before it gets close to him.   The three men are standing on the ramp now fighting each other.  The Monkey takes down both men with a double clothesline, however the Rage is able to get back up before the Monkey and he hits him with an elbow to the back of the neck.  Nightstyker gets to his feet and whips the Monkey into the barricade surrounding the ramp.  The Monkey topples over and lands in the middle of a sea of fans that security is trying to keep back.  The Rage goes after the Monkey, but Nightstyker grabs him by the hair and hits him with a scissors-kick to the head.  Nightstyker takes The Rage and throws him over the barricade as well, he lands right on the Monkey.]

[Nightstyker runs in and leaps up on the barricade and does some acrobatics, flipping in midair and landing on both men!  He hops over the Barricade and again grabs The Rage's hair trying to pull him over.  The Rage gets pulled halfway over the barricade when he abruptly stops.  The Monkey is grabbing him by the feet trying to pull him towards the crowd!]

Brian Rentfro - The creatures are playing a tug of war with The Rage!

[Suddenly the ADC tron lights up again and we see the Crippler in his room!  There is a banging on the door and the Crippler is yelling at security to stop the intruders!]

[The Monkey, let go of Rage sending both men over the rail.... The Monkey then hops over and continues to assault both men on the ramp.  The Monkey picks up Nightstyker and hits him with a German suplex into a pin.  Lindsey makes the count 1..............Rage breaks the count.]

Jon McDaniel - That count was too slow!

[Rage and The monkey both stomp Nightstyker as all three men slowly make their way further up the ramp.  They disappear through the curtain and the camera picks up the action again back stage.]

[The Rage takes The Monkey and flings him full force into a steel loading bay door.   The Rage follows up with an elbow slam and he begins to slam The Monkeys head over and over again into the steel door.  Nightstyker meanwhile is frantically searching for a weapon of some kind that he can use to his advantage!  The only thing he can find is a fire extinguisher which he sprays into the faces of both men!  The monkey begins to flail around madly and inadvertently slaps The Rage in his flailing.   Nightstyker Then uses the fire extinguisher as a weapon and clocks Rage with it!]

[Suddenly two figures dressed in Santa Costumes carrying HUGE sacks come into the picture.  One of the sacks seems to have something struggling inside of it!]

Jon McDaniel - Oh no! This can't be!

Brian Rentfro - You bet it is!  It is Prima Donna and CY2K and they come bearing gifts! I cant wait.

[Prima Donna takes his huge sack and flips it upside down and out comes the Cripple's wheelchair!!  Cinergy takes the other sack and dumps the Crippled Crippler, with his arms flailing onto the ground!! Cinergy and Prima Donna give the Crippler a couple more of kicks to ribs and then with a HO HO HO disappear into the night!]

Jon McDaniel - This is disgusting! I can't believe that even the ICONS 2000 would stoop this low!

[Rage lunges at The Crippler but The Monkey intercepts him and takes him down.   Nightstyker also goes for The Crippler but The Monkey is able to protect him this time as well by throwing The Rage into his path.  The men both knock heads and collapse to the ground.  The Monkey is in a fit of anger right now trying to protect the Crippler from both mens attacks, they both keep coming but everytime the Monkey is able to turn them away.  The Monkey picks up The Cripplers wheelchair and lifts it high above of his head!  He brings it down full bore upon Nightstykers skull causing him to collapse to the ground.  He bounces of a crate and then he does the same thing to Rage!]

Brian Rentfro - He is out of control! The Monkey is out of control!

Jon McDaniel - I wonder if he even knows what he is doing right now!

[The Monkey charges at Rage and then hits him with the Spunky Monkey!]

Jon McDaniel - The Monkey hit the Spunky Monkey!

[The Monkey make the cover but Lindsey just stands there!  The monkey is yelling at her to make the count but she is still standing there shrugging her shoulders!]

Brian Rentfro - I can't believe this Lindsey must be a part of Natural Selection! This explains the fast counts and now she won't count Rage out!  What is going on here!

[Suddenly a figure bursts into view wearing a referees uniform. It is Dwane Cross! Dwane runs up and makes the count 1....2....3!!!!!!!!!!!]

[Back in the arena the crown erupts as The Monkey has become the new PWA World Champion!]

Brian Rentfro - No! This isn't possible!

Jon McDaniel - Natural Selection thought they had everything worked out but it backfired! The Monkey is the new champion!  Can you believe it! The Monkey is the new PWA World Champion!!!!