McDaniel "Welcome to the annual Who's the Man tournament. Tonight our final four the Spider, PaNZaDiSe, Wilson and Lazarus will try to make their way and become the man. Plus a four person match for a chance at the IC belt, a hard core match, a tag team title match, an Iron man match, First Blood match and a world title match."

Rentfro "And an announcers brawl!"

McDaniel "REALLY?"

Rentfro "Uhhh, no McDaniel. Sir back down .. easy .. that's it. Good boy."

Ring Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is schedueled for one fall, and is the semi-finals in the Who's the Man? Tournament! Entering first, he is 6'2" and 240 lbs, and represents the MoA Renegades.. he is, SPIIIDEERRRR!!

[The Final Countdown by "Europe" begins to play just as the arena lights go out and the ADC tron lights up with a picture of a giant spider. The picture of the spider fades out and white pyros flare of the ring. The Spider the comes down from the rafters on a harness and enters the ring.]

McDaniel: Spider has been performing real well lately, re-cooperating quickly from his loss

to Nightstryker.

Rentfro: You know, that was a week and a half ago?

Ring Announcer: And his opponent, he is 6'9" and weighs in at 295 lbs. He is a former

multiple time PWA World Champion.. he is, PANAZAAADIISE!!

[The NAP Theme Music begins to blare over the speakers as Panzadise stands on the entrance ramp. He looks over the crowd grinning as he begins to make his way down to the ring. Fans reach to get their hands on Dise, but he smirks and pays little attention to the reaction. He then enters the ring, and stands dead center. Dise looks over the crowd, shrugs, and throws the NAP sign into the air. The places explodes as red and silver Flames shoot From all Four turnbuckles.]

McDaniel: Both men in the ring now and a lock up. Spider takes Panzadise into a headlock and a takedown. Picks him up and into a great side suplex. A few stomps to the abdomen before he picks him up again.

Rentfro: See, now there's a classic mistake. If you have someone down, why not continue to kick them?

McDaniel: Maybe Spider is a little more sporting than that... oh, Panzadise breaks the grab with a kick tot he midsection and connects with a swinging neckbreaker.

Rentfro: See.

[Dise follows it up with an irish whip into a big boot to the much smaller man. A few punches to the head, and he lifts Spider up into an atomic drop. Another irish whip, this time into the corner, and Dise begins to mount the rope... but gets cut off as Spider hits a spinebuster from the second rope into a cover.

One...

Two.. and a kickout.]

Rentfro: I think Panzadise tried for a top rope move a little too early in this match.

McDaniel: How very technical of you. Campbell now capitalizing with knife edge chops,

and look at him lift the much bigger Panzadise up into a German Suplex! He bridges,

One...

Two...

Th, no, Dise is able to slip out of it. That's been two covers already by Spider, but even this early Panzadise looks to be feeling the punishment.

Rentfro: Wimp. His size should allow him to absorb way more than that!

McDaniel: I'd like to see you take a spinebuster from the second rope.

Rentfro: I don't get paid for it.

[Spider finishes a series of stomps, as he lifts Panzadise up and executes a DDT. Dise gets a second wind, and manages to get to his feet though. Spider runs to the ropes and comes back with a cross body, but Dise catches it and sends Campbell flying with a fall-away slam.]

McDaniel: Wow, Panzadise is able to gain a second wind now both men are up. A lock up in the middle of the ring, but Panzadise overpowers Spider and whips him to the ropes. Spider on the way back slides under his legs and a back waist-lock now. Dalton tries to take Dise over, but no, he bends over and grabs Spider's leg and trips him up! He now spins around into a submission, wrenching the knee of Spider!

Rentfro: Spider really writhing in pain, and doesn't have much of anywhere to go.

[Dise continues the hold, but Spider refuses to submit. He then lifts his free leg, and manages to push Panzadise off, sending him to the ropes. and as he flies back executes a dropkick. Dise gets right back up, but then gets planted right back down with a sidewalk slam.]

McDaniel: The crowd is on the feet as Spider mounts the top rope. He may be looking for the Hero's Victory!

[Spider is on the top now and does a huge flip off, connects on Panzadise and hooks the leg.

One ..

Two ..

Three …]

McDaniel "Well, a bit of a short match, but I think they both wanted to try and end this quickly. They each had at least one more match before this one started, and now another just got added to the Spiders plate."

Rentfro "They eat on their webs."

McDaniel "You got your broadcasting license from a Cracker Jack box didn't you?"

Rentfro "No …. Cheerios."

Announcer "He is 6'9" and 278 pounds, from New Jersey, Chase Wilson!"

Announcer "He is 6'3", 249 pounds from Hollywood, California . Cory Lazarus!"

["Coma America" by Amen blasts over the PA system just as the words "CUT OFF" are yelled. The main riff blasts, and Corey Lazarus walks out calmly from behind the curtain. He is wearing his "bionic" singlet with the word "EHRGEIZER" in gold over the chest. He raises his fists into the air, and smiles. Lazarus walks down the ramp halfway, and then stops, pointing back to the curtain.]

Rentfro "What's Laz pointing to?"

McDaniel "I don't know..."

[Out from behind the curtain steps two mask-clad security guards. One is very tall, and the other is just a little taller than Lazarus himself. They are both wearing black flack jackets, black jeans, and black boots with ski-masks over their faces, allowing only their eyes to be seen. The shorter

of the two is carrying a baton, as the taller of the two just cracks his knuckles. They walk down to Corey Lazarus, and slap him a high-five. Lazarus turns back to the ring, runs down to it, and slides in.]

Rentfro "Back up, never leave home with out it."

McDaniel "The bell is sounded and the two men are off circling each other. Wilson stretches out his arms and looks like he wants a show of strength here. Lazarus moves in slowly and locks fingers with the big man."

Rentfro "This may just be a case of the bigger man getting the advantage. Wilson's big frame is arching Lazarus backwards."

McDaniel "You may be right."

Rentfro "It happens."

McDaniel "Lazarus drops down to the mat, still keeping the fingers locked, he puts a boot to the gut of Wilson and pushes with his foot and pulls with his arms .. Wilson sails over Lazarus and falls hard on his back."

[Lazarus gets up and drops an elbow that Wilson avoids. Wilson, while lying on his side, pushes off with his legs and connects with a knee to the face of Lazarus as he spins himself around. Not a very strong move, but effective.]

Rentfro "Spina--"

McDaniel "Don't say it."

Rentfro " --- riffic."

[Wilson gets up, takes Lazarus off his feet and hits a high double arm supplex. He goes for a cover,

One ..

Kick out. Wilson picks him up again but this time Lazarus starts to punch away at his ribs. Lazarus picks him up and drops him down for an atomic drop.]

McDaniel "The long legs of Wilson saved him from some pain."

Rentfro "But Lazarus doesn't miss a beat. He's up and going to try again, Wilson doesn't look concerned at all."

McDaniel "He should be concerned .. that was a fireman's carry slam. Wilson didn't expect that."

[Lazarus holds on to the legs and pushes on them for a pin. Wilson turns to the side to break the pin, gets a leg free and kicks him off. They meet up again and Wilson is able to pull off a hammer lock body slam. He goes to the top rope and jumps, he's going for a leg drop.]

McDaniel "Lazarus is able to move under Wilson, hook his leg and tosses him down onto his side .. all while Wilson was in the air. "

Rentfro "It may have looked pretty, but Wilson is getting up. Lazarus runs at the ropes, comes off and hits a running bulldog. Lazarus scrambles over him and puts on a camel clutch. Wilson is straining as the ref checks him out. The ref almost signals for the bell but Wilson is shaking his head no and screams at him. Lazarus cinches up the hold. Wilson pushes up with his hands, barely touching the mat and starts to make his way to the ropes slowly. Just as he's about to make the ropes, Lazarus lets go of the hold, stands up and stomps on Wilson's back."

[Lazarus helps Wilson up and goes for a DDT. Wilson blocks it, scoops up Lazarus and hits a sidewalk slam. Wilson is back up, scoops him high in the air and …]

Rentfro "OH! What a powerbomb by Chase Wilson!"

McDaniel "Lazarus had better hope that Chase doesn't want to finish it now!"

[Chase goes in for the kill, bringing Lazarus to his feet and locking on a Cobra Clutch.]

McDaniel "This could be it!"

[Lazarus tries to fight it off to no avail, and Chase holds Lazarus, now bent over, at his side. Wilson begins running for a Cobra Clutch bulldog.]

Rentfro "The end is here for Lazarus, and...OH MY!!"

[Lazarus flips forward and over Chase's shoulder, breaking up the Cobra Clutch. Lazarus elbows Chase in the gut, and turns around. He locks on a head-and-arm hold, and holds Chase so that Chase's arm is over Lazarus' shoulder, and Corey's shoulder is on Wilson's armpit.]

McDaniel "Oh no...Head-And-Arm Suplex?!"

[Corey whips Chase Wilson violently over his shoulder, crashing Chase down on the back of his head and neck. The fans start wild chants of "LAZARUS!" over and over.]

Rentfro "A HEAD-AND-ARM SUPLEX!!! CHASE WILSON IS DEAD, CHASE WILSON IS

DEAD!!"

[Corey hops up to his feet, and looks towards the top rope. He then looks back at Chase Wilson, who is positioned PERFECTLY in the center of the ring. Lazarus smiles, and backs into the corner.]

McDaniel "What's Corey Lazarus going to do now?"

Rentfro "I don't know, John, I don't know!"

McDaniel "Lazarus up on the top rope, and...!"

[Lazarus leaps off of the top rope, does a swan dive, and then flips completely over into a 450 splash.]

McDaniel "...THE HOLLYWOOD BOMB!!"

Rentfro "The cover...1! 2! 3! It's over!!"

]The bell rings as the referee raises Lazarus' hand. Corey is holding his ribs, and gets to his feet. "Coma America" by Amen blasts over the PA system, and Lazarus slides out of the ring, slapping high-fives with some of his fans and getting a pat on the back from his two mask-clad security guards.]

McDaniel: This next match will be a four way match for an Intercontinental Title Shot.

Rentfro: Great, a match full of four losers..

Ring Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, this next match is a four-way single fall, where the winner will receive an Intercontinental Title Shot!

[The crowd cheers in approval.]

Ring Announcer: Entering first, he hails from Chicago Illinois and represents the Masters of Armageddon... he is, RAAAGGGEE!!

[The arena lights slowly fade out to complete darkness. A heartbeat emits from the PA system and the words 'Can You Feel It?' echo through the arena. 'Fear' by Disturbed begins at the 20 second mark as red and green pyros explode on the stage area. Immediately, The Rage walks from the back, arms extended out to the side, and holding a black aluminum baseball bat. He drops his arms to his side and struts the the ring, as blue strobe lights begin flickering throughout the building...simulating lightning. The Rage enters the ring and again extends his arms out as the strobes end, and the arena lights fade back.]

Ring Announcer: And his opponent, from Hollywood, California.. He represents the MoA Renegades and is the Hollywood Dragon.. he is... SHOOOOWWTIIIIMMMEE!!

[The lights go out, and "What If" by Creed hits. Maroon fireworks shoot up from the entrance way for about thirty seconds. Then as the vocals start in "What If" Showtime comes out with Sarah by his side. He wears a sleevless shirt witht the sides cut on it so it is like a pancho.

The shirt is black and has the Showtime dragon on the front of it. He wears black trunks with maroon and white barbwire going everywhere on the trunks. Sarah is wearing a maroon tight t-shirt and leather mini skirt. As they walk down the ramp fireworks go off by the side of each

of them.]

Ring Announcer: Next, from Washington DC... PSYCHO SANDRAAA!!

[Her theme music "Sikamikaniko" by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers plays, and she walks out wearing a red plastic swimsuit-type outfit. She does round offs down the ramp and jumps energetically into the ring, tossing out jalepeños to the audience.]

Ring Announcer: And lastly, from Short Hills, New Jersey. He is the owner of Ultros enterprises... JIIIMMYYY ULTROSS!!

["Jesus Christ Pose" by Soundgarden begins to play as gold lights begin to swirl around the arena, blinking on and off in tune with the music. About 30 seconds into the song, when the actual music picks up, Jimmy Ultros walks out onto the PWA entrance way. Multicolored lights join that go up and down the aisle join gold ones swirl over the audience. He's dressed in an elaborate robe with jewels spelling out the word "Ultros" on the back. He's followed by his bodyguard Bruno Krong. He walks down the aisle, sneering at the fans to his right and left. He

climbs up the steps, walks forward a few steps, looks out to the fans with a disdainful look, and steps through them into the ring. He walks to the center of the ring and a single gold spotlight shines down on him. He disrobes himself and hands the robe to the referee and jumps to one

turnbuckle and outstretches his arms as the single gold spotlight shines on him.]

McDaniel: It looks like Ultros and Showtime will be starting this off, and there they go!

[After a lock up, Ultros hits a takedown into a headlock. Showtime pushes him off the ropes but Ultros returns with a shoulder block. Showtime with a kick to the gut as he gets to his feet, and picks Ultros up for a suplex, but Ultros slides down. Jimmy attempts a germam suplex, but Showtime flips out of it and pulls down Ultros with a reverse DDT.]

McDaniel: What a series of counters by both men! Showtime wastes no time capitalizing as he boots Ultros into the mat, runs into the ropes... and a big splash! He stays on him, One.. No, a quick kickout. Rage halfway through the ropes, but the ref turns to stop him... and Ultros hits a low blow! Rentfro: When opportunity knocks! Get it?

McDaniel: Hillarious...

[Ultros follows through with a bulldog, and then raises Showtime to his feet. Repeated shots to the midsection, then a snapmare takedown into a sleeper.]

McDaniel: Showtime appears to be faltering now as his struggling is slowing down. The ref makes sure Rage stays in his corner before raises the hand.. and it drops! One... He raises it a second time, as the crowd is on their feet in support!

Two... Once more...

But it stays in the air, and Showtime able to take Ultros to his feet... before he drops with a jawbreaker!

[Showtime now in control whips Ultros into the ropes and spins him with a tilt-o-whirl backbreaker. He then motions to the top rope, and the fans cheer their approval.]

McDaniel: Showtime looks to end this one... but wait! It looks like he picked the wrong turnbuckle, because Rage just tagged himself in, and throws Showtime out of the ring!

Rentfro: Look at the hang time on that one!

[Showtime lies on the outside as Ultros gets to his feet, but only in time to meet a massive clothesline by Rage. Anderson lifts Ultros and whips him to the ropes and lifts Ultros to the air with both hands... before letting him fall face-first into the canvas.]

McDaniel: And Brian Anderson just overpowers Jimmy Ultros! He lifts Ultros once more... but Jimmy retaliates with shots to the gut, and runs into the ropes... and flies at Rage with a spinning heel kick!

[Ultros stays on Anderson with kicks to the gut, as Showtime crawls onto his corner. Jimmy lifts Rage to his feet and attempts an irish whip, but Anderson uses his body weight to send Ultros flying into the corner.. and he charges him with a shoulder to the gut.]

McDaniel: And Rage bulldozes Ultros, who has been in this match the longest, and really needs a breather. Sandra in the opposite corner, itching for some action...

Rentfro: Who's she trying to kid? All three of these guys are twice her size and weight!

McDaniel: Would you like to go tell her to call it quits?

Rentfro: Yeah right, she'd probably try and force feed me jalapenos or something...

[Rage plants Ultros with a scoop slam, before dropping the elbow to his jaw. Ultros writhes in pain but Rage proceeds to drop another before picking Ultros up and planting his head between his legs.]

McDaniel: Rage lifts Ultros for a powerbomb.... but wait! Look at Sandra with a plancha from the top rope, sending both men into the canvas! Still think she's too small?

Rentfro: ...

[Sandra jumps energetically before Showtime hits an axe handle sending her into the turnbuckle.]

McDaniel: All four wrestlers in the ring now, Ultros and Rage being the legal men. Showtime and Ultros look to one another, and whip Rage into the ropes... My Gawd! They just threw Brian Anderson at least eight feet in the air!

Rentfro: Quit exaggerating...

McDaniel: But as quickly as he falls, Showtime nails Ultros with a clothesline, and leg drops him for the cover, but he's not the legal man! And now he's arguing with the ref!

[As Showtime yells for the ref to count, Sandra leaps on him from behind but Showtime is able to flip her outside of the ring and she hits hard on the floor. Rage comes up and hits a double axe handle to Showtime's back.]

Rentfro "MoA backup! Nightstryker is coming down.]

[The Rage puts Showtime up on the top rope facing the crowd. Stryker climbs up the side of the ring post and gets a lock on Showtime. He signals to the crowd and supper-plexes Showtime through the Spanish announce table. The crowd is frantic.]

McDaniel: Ultros is up now and takes a swing at the Rage, he blocks it and returns one back that connects square in the face. The two men are going at it with flying fists until Rage connects with a knee to the mid section. He whips Ultros to the ropes and hits the Brakdown as he comes back.

Rentfro: One .. tow .. three! The Rage gets the win! Now it'll be MoA vs. .. MoA? Hunh …

McDaniel: There still is Krazy Whyte Boy who could through a wrench into that.

Rentfro: Very true.

[On the ADC-tron we see the words "Now this is the end. It is not even the beginning of end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning."]

Announcer "From Winnipeg, Manitoba and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, they are previous tag team title holders known as the Brothers Grimm!"

['Bear Man' a take on Soul Man plays over the speakers. Sirus and Grifter burst out on the stage and start to dance around. They are both dressed up in black suits, white shirts, black tie and hat. Sunglasses adorn their face. Grifter suddenly stops and the music cuts out. Sirus looks at Grifter and asks what's going on. Grifter takes off his jacket and shirt to reveal a black shirt underneath. Sirus opens his hands and wonders why he did that. Grifter grabs Sirus' jacket and yanks it off. The jacket, shirt and pants come right off to reveal a pair of jean shorts and a PWA shirt. 'Break Stuff' by Limp Bizkit starts to play over the speakers now and Grifter goes behind the curtain for something. Sirus looks down at himself and wonders where these clothes came from. Grifter returns with 'Al'.]

Rentfro "There's something different about 'Al' today …"

McDaniel "Oh come on, what could be different."

Rentfro "… his paw!"

[On one of 'Al's paws is duct taped a barbie head. Sirus' eyes light up as he reaches for 'Al' and holds him tight. He then gets a stern look on his face and the three friends march to the ring.]

Announcer "And introducing the first half of the PWA tag team champions .. the Brutal!"

[The sound of drums is heard from the sound system, starting softly at first and growing louder until it fills the entire arena. The Brutal appears from backstage, clenching his fists. He is outfitted in shiny armor, which covers his upper torso and a metallic helmet covers his head and face. He waits up top the stage.]

Announcer "And completing the team of champions, Gabrielle!"

["After the Flesh" by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult strats through the arena.
The lights dim as Gabrielle emerges from behind the curtain. Wearing an old
ratty black sweater a few inches too big for her, and a pair of fadded blue jeans,
she walks barefoot to the ring as the Brutal marches beside her. Her eyes downcast, as if in shame, her steps are quiet a meek.

The ref checks the two teams out and makes the Brutal take off an armoured wrist guard. We're set as the bell rings.]

McDaniel "I'm not even going to ask who you'll think will win."

Rentfro "I'm confident that 'Al' can pull it off."

McDaniel "He's not even in the match! .. what am I saying?"

Rentfro "True, but he is a two time tag team champion, so anything can happen. Oops, Grifter got taken down by a clothesline from the Brutal. See what you made me miss?"

[Grifter is up and dodges a mule kick off to a side. Grifter grabs hold of one of the Brutal's shoulders and swings his body around his back and locks on to his other arm with his legs. The Brutal struggles to get free, he tries to turn to one side then the other. Suddenly it dawns on him and he falls backwards for a modified samoan drop. The Brutal stomps Grifter in the gut and tags in Gabrielle. She grabs the top rope with one hand, hops up so her feet are on the rope and springboards across the ring spalshing down on Grifter and hooks the leg.

ONE ..

Kick out. They're up, Gabrielle tries a hip toss, Grifter lands behind her on his feet. He tries for a running headlock, Gabrielle pushes him off to the ropes, he comes back as shes bends down, Grifter rolls off her back, turns and goes for a kick. Gabrielle hits the mat while doing the splits, grabs Grifter's leg and flips it upwards. He does a back-flip and readies himself, Gabrielle is up, uses the ropes and comes out charging. Grifter side steps, she hits the ropes and comes off them backwards, Grifter catches her and hits an implant DDT. He goes for a cover.

ONE …

Kick out. Grifter gets up and tales Gabrielle over with him to his corner. Grifter tags in Sirus who then gets in the ring, scoops her upside down and places her in the corner. Sirus takes a quick jog and rushes at her with a spear. Gabrielle just manages to swing her body up as Sirus blows by and hits his shoulder on the ring post. As she's up there she hits Grifter in the face with a forearm that knocks him down to the ground. She stands up on the top rope and backflips to the mat. Sirus gets out of the corner only to get taken down by a snap mare that ends in a cobra clutch. The ref slides down to check the hold … it looks legal. So the ref now checks on Sirus to see if he's still with us.]

McDaniel "Checking to see if Sirus is still in our own reality may be the toughest job here tonight."

[Sirus has stopped struggling. The ref lifts up Sirus' arm once .. and it drops … Grifter tries to get the crowd pumped by stomping the mat with his feet. The ref checks it twice .. and it's down. Grifter reaches for 'Al' and lifts him high in the air. The crowd starts to chant …]

Rentfro "'Al', 'Al', 'Al' …"

McDaniel "Please."

[The ref checks Sirus arm again and .. it doesn't fall. Sirus is regaining conciousness. He is pushing himself up off the mat. Gabrielle starts to move over to her corner. Sirus is up and is hitting her in the gut with swing punches. Gabrielle makes the tag and the Brtual steps in. Gabrielle lets go of the hold and Sirus can see what's going on again. He takes aim at Gabrielle but he is held back as the Brutal hooks his forearm with his own, spins Sirus around and takes him over with a double arm supplex. The Brutal gets up, measures the situation and falls down with an knee to Sirus head.]

McDaniel "You're going to have to find a softer spot."

Rentfro "Rumor is that he has a metal plate in there."

[The Brutal goes for a cover.

ONE …

TWO …

THR---

Sirus managed to get a shoulder up. The Brutal is up and scoops Sirus high above his head for a gorilla press. He lets Sirus fall to the mat face first. The Brutal uses the ropes then walks over and jump for a leg drop. Sirus manages to bring up his forearms to block the legs, and managed to hurt the Brutal behind the knee. They both get up, Sirus locks the Brutal's arms with his and delivers four head butts, then whips him to the ropes and when he comes back. Sirus scoops him up, turns and hits a sit down power bomb.]

Rentfro "Nameless Knockout!"

McDaniel "The ref isn't counting. He's signaling that Gabrielle tagged herself in when the Brutal went off the ropes. Gabrielle is in the ring and she kicks Sirus in the face. Grifter tries to come in but the ref stops him. The Brutal and Gabrielle whip Sirus to the ropes and hits him with a double supplex. The Brutal heads to his corner and Gabrielle goes for the pin. After the ref gets Grifter back on the right side of the ropes he sees the cover and counts.

ONE …

TWO …

Kick out. Gabrielle gets an arm bar on Sirus and makes him get to his feet. Sirus pulls her forward for a short lariat that makes her let go. Sirus leaps to his corner and tags in Grifter as he falls to the ground. Grifter rushes in, jumps and hits a head scissors on Gabrielle. The Brutal rushes in and spears Grifter. Sirus sees this, gets a second wind and charges at the Brutal. Grifter gets up and hits the Mafia Kick to the back of Gabrielle's head. Sirus lifts the Brutal up in the air as Grifter goes to the top rope and hits the buzzbomb on the Brutal.]

McDaniel "The Clan Destine!"

Rentfro "And as usual Grifter is hogging the pin. One .. two .. three!"

McDaniel "Everything new is old again as the Brothers Grimm win the tag team titles back for themselves and the PWA."

Rentfro "Couldn't have done it without 'Al's coaching."

Announcer "...Standing at six-feet six-inches, and weighing in at 260-pounds! He is a second-generation wrestler. He is Marcus Collllllins!!"

[A spiraling array of lights erupt from behind the curtain. As this happens so too does Collins moveout to stand atop the rampway, but not another moment passes before a waterfall of sparklersdescend upon him, bathing his body in a sulfuric fury...]

[Another moment passes as he stands inside the sulfuric storm. A prayer is given...it's unknown and goes unanswered as finally he emerges from beneath the waterfall...]

[Collins, dressed in a pair of gray tights, black elbow and knee pads, and a white t-shirt looks out to the crowd and smiles. He takes a another moment to look to the fans, grins wider, and finally takes off for ringside. Marcus finally takes off to ringside at a jog. He hits ringside, jumps to the apron, and starts a one handed vault over the top rope, but as he reaches the peak of his vault he stills his body into a perfect one armed hand stand. He remains this way for only a second then he finally drops into the ring landing on his feet. The fans boom around him as he leaps to a turnbuckle and acknowledges them once again. Collins' music dies down, and he hops down off the apron...]

Announcer "And his opponent, from the Renegades .. Dalton Campbell, the Spider!"

[The Final Countdown by "Europe" begins to play just as the arena lights go out and the ADC tron
lights up with a picture of a giant spider. The picture of the spider fades out and white pyros flare of the ring. The Spider walks down the ramp slowly and enters the ring.

The bell rings.]

McDaniel "The Spider, already with one match earlier on and one more tonight. This match will effect him if he hasn't started to feel it yet."

Rentfro "You're right, it'll be a big test. But there he goes with a snap mare and a sleeper hold. That's one way to keep it slow."

McDaniel "Well, a little early for the sleeper hold, but you're right."

[Collins pushes up, stands and lifts the Spider off the mat. Collins runs backwards and slams the Spider into the middle of the ring post. Collins turns and hits a series of knees into the Spiders body. Collins lets the Spider stumble out of the corner and hits a single arm DDT on him. Collins rolls him over.

One …

Kick out. The two men roll to their feet, grabs the Spider's wrist and puts on a wrist lock that forces the Spider down to his knees. Collins steps over the Spiders arm, jumps up in the air and comes down hard on the arm. He let's go of the wrist and gets a back kick to the Spider's head. The spider reels backwards, propping himself up in a corner. Collins runs at him, grabs the ropes on the side, swings his body back and up, tucks in his knees and tries to hit the Spider face. The Spider ducks and Collins knee hits the ring post. The Spider uses the ropes to help him up as Collins is down on the mat holding his knee. The Spider walks over and drops a fist on Collins' face. He picks him up by the head, gets a lock and hits a fisherman's supplex. Spider keeps the hold on and goes for a pin.

One ..

Two ..

Kick out.]

Rentfro "Well, about five minutes into the match and nobody has a clear advantage. The Spider is looking a little tired but Collins seems to be favoring his knee a bit."

McDaniel "Both men are back up and the tangle in the middle. Collins managed to get in a scoop slam but he buckled and went down harder than he wanted too. The two men ar down and the ref come over to administer a count."

Rentfro "Why"

McDaniel "Well, if only one of them gets up, then it's a pin for the other."

Rentfro "oh."

[The ref starts the count

one ..

two …

three ..

four …

Collins is getting up now.

Five …

Six…

Seven…

Spider is up on the ropes.

Collins charges at the Spider but the Spider ducks down and pulls the ropes with him. Collins goes flying over the top rope and hits the floor. The ref starts the count.

One …

Two…

Three…

The Spider walks over and breaks the count. He talks to the ref, points to somewhere in the crowd, the ref looks and the Spider heads out side of the ring. The ref is trying to see what the Spider was pointing at. The Spider walks over to the steps where Collins is, grabs his head and tried for a face slam on the steps. Collins gets his hand out and stop it, quickly grabs the Spiders head and slams it down hard on the top step. The Spider reels backwards and falls to the ground. Collins gets in a quick run, leaps to the top step and flies off with an elbow that hits the Spider right in the heart.

The ref gives up and looks around to see no one there. He looks out to see the two men lying on the floor and starts to count. Collins gets up, grabs the Spider and tosses him in the ring. Collins climbs the outside of a post, gets to the top rope, turns and does a moonsault. The Spider moves but Collins lands on his feet. The Spider gets up, turns to find Collins waiting for him who hits a swinging neck-breaker. Collins, still with his arm around the Spiders head, rolls over on the mat and puts on a cobra clutch.]

McDaniel "In the position the Spider is in, with his neck bent like that, the air will become pretty scarce quickly."

Rentfro "What a way to kick off out tenth minute! Two guys hugging on the mat!"

[The ref circles around, gets down on the mat and sticks a hand in between Spider and Collins to check the hold. Satisfied that' it's legal he looks at the Spider and asks him something but doesn't get a response. The ref lifts up the Spider's hand once …. It falls. Twice … it falls.]

McDaniel "This could be the first one here folks … Third time and .. no! The hand did not touch the mat."

Rentfro "His eyes aren't even open, yet he still managed to keep that arm up!"

[Collins gets to his knees, locks them on the Spiders shoulders and starts to pull on his neck with the cobra clutch. Spiders hands are flailing around and the ref tells Collins to stop.]

McDaniel "I think the line between a submission and a choke was crossed. Collins lets go with no argument and looks down at the Spider. Collins slowly gets up and heads to the corner and up to the top rope. He steadies himself, then goes for a shooting star press. Spider manages to grab hold of a bottom rope and pull himself out of the way. Collins hits full body on the mat. Spider pulls himself out of the ring and is on standing on the outside now. He grabs Collin by the head and pulls him over so his head and shoulders are hanging off the mat. The Spider hops up on the ring and puts a knee on Collins throat. The ref comes over and makes him break it up. The Spider gets back up, hops off the apron and hits Collins with an Elbow as he goes down. The Spider drags Collins over by the ankle, swings one leg around the post so Collins has one leg on each side of the post.]

Rentfro "Well, I hope Collins is wearing protection. No, wait a minute .. the Spider started as if he was going to go for the .. uhh .. nutcracker suite, but he waves a finger 'no' in the air. He climbs up and .. my god. He put a figure four on while Collins legs are wrapped around the pole! The Spider is leaning backwards putting the pressure on. This can't be good for Ridel's knee."

McDaniel "Collins is grabbing a hold of the ropes and the ref is heading over ordering the Spider to let go of the hold."

Rentfro "We're past the halfway mark, closer to the 20 minute mark actually and it's another submission hold."

[The Spider is bobbing up and down putting pressure on Collins legs. The ref hops out of the ring, comes around and makes the Spider break the hold. The Spider does so. He heads into the ring and goes for a cover.

One …

Two …

Thr---

The ref looks and sees Collins' hand on the rope. He taps Spiders shoulder and he looks up and sees Collins on the rope. He gets up, jogs a bit and runs, goes for a baesball slide. In the meantime Collins was able to put his ankles on one rope and grab hold of the other rope and pull himself up off the ground. Spider slides right by and hits the ring post between his legs.]

Rentfro "That was all a matter of time."

[Collins lets go of the ropes so his back hits on Spiders face.]

Rentfro "If it weren't in a corner right now, that would be a pin."

[Collins rolls off of the Spiders face and onto all fours. Collins stands up and gives a foot rake to the sides of the Spider head. Collins drags him out, lifts him up and hits a back breaker. Spider rolls off of Collins knee and falls to the mat. Collins rolls him over for a pin.

One …

Two …]

McDaniel "And he still had strength to kick out! It's been twenty minutes and still no pin."

[The two men get to their feet, they each get a headlock on, lock their legs and roll over on to their sides.

One ..

Two ..

The ref stops and gets up.]

Rentfro "What's he doing? Where did we get this guy?"

McDaniel "No, I think I see his problem. He's going over to timekeeper and explains that, although there is definitely a pin on, he can't tell who has it. They're wrapped up so tight and they each have a shoulder down, but he can't tell if anyone has two."

Rentfro "Well, I don't know if it's even possible for someone to have two shoulders down there right now."

[It takes the two competitors a more few seconds to realize that there is no pin count going on. They push away from each other and both wind up in a crouch. They look at the ref who puts his hands up and explains himself. They're up, Collins tries for a round house kick to the head, Spider catches that. Collins follows up with his other leg for a head scissors. Collins is up and waits for the Spider, who is now up, and takes him over with a hip toss. Collins runs at the ropes and comes out charging at the Spider who has his back to Collins and is near the ropes. Collins leaps into the air and comes on the Spiders shoulders, legs apart. Collins slides off and lands feet first on the floor while the Spiders slingshots back down to the mat because of the ropes.]

Rentfro "Leapfrog!"

McDaniel "If it works, it works."

[Collins is on the mat and has the Spider waiting for him on the inside. The Spider takes a swing at Collins who ducks and shoulders the Spider through the second and top rope. As Collins crawls in through the ropes the Spider climbs over Collins so he's on the ropes and upside down.]

Rentfro "Collins is up but facing the wrong way. The Spider manages to get on the tarantula! The ref comes over, count to four and gets the Spider to break it up."

McDaniel "In a move like that, it's hard for the opponent NOT to touch the ropes ni some way. It's a move to wear down the opponent, not to try for a win."

[The Spider releases the hold and pulls himself back up and over the ropes. He turns to face a standing Collins who is trying to collect himself. Spider gets him and hits an inverted face lock to the knee DDT.]

Rentfro "With just uner five minutes left to go, will the Spider get the first pin here?"

McDaniel "The ref is down and one .. two … thr-- no! Collins still has enough to muster out of the pin, and we still don't have anyone in the lead."

[The spider is on all fours shaking his head. He gets back on Collins and goes for another pin but is kicked off before he could get a one count. They're back up, Collins whips the spider to the rope The spider ducks and Collins jumps over him, the Spider comes back and rolls under a clothesline, The spider off the ropes again as Collins drop down on the mat. The Spider still on a roll comes again and tries for a clothesline himself. Collind sides steps and takes him down with a toe hold.]

McDaniel "Amazing that they still had that in their tank. Collins around with a chin lock to the Spider and his knee to his spine. Under four minutes now. Collins looking around for a clock but can't find one. The ref is checking on the Spider .. he's not giving in, not when he's this close."

Rentfro "Three minutes and Collins lets the hold go. Hew picks up the Spider and lifts him high in the air for a supplex but the Spider shifts his weight and comes down crashing on Collins and hooks a leg for the pin."

[One ..

Two …

Kick out. The two men lay down for a bit trying to blink the stars from their eyes. Spider is first up with under two minutes to go. 30 seconds later Spider is up and takes Collins down with an under-hook supplex.]

McDaniel "With well under a minute left the spider heads to the top rope. It could be the hero's victory. Collins is up but he's staggering. Spider jumps, flips and … Collins hits him with the Daybreak while he was in the air. Collins drops down, hooks the leg and pulls back for the pin.

One ..

Two ..

Three! Our first pin and there's .. 8 seconds left, not enough left over for the standing ten count even. Collins wins this match!"

Rentfro "The Spider struggles to get up, looks at Collins and smirks at him. Collins watches as the Spider walks by him, out the ring and up the ramp. Now Collins flips out of the ring and heads back."

Brian Rentfro: Oh, this is going to be an interesting match!

Jon McDaniel: Indeed, the only way to win this match is to draw blood from your opponent. But I have to wonder, is this actually a two on one?

Brian Rentfro: How could Chamelion keep impartial, when it is his family that Bloodlust is after? We’ll have all the answers when this match unfolds! Let’s go to ringside for the introductions.

Ring Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is the First Blood match! The only way to win is to get your opponent to bleed. Introducing first, the special guest referee.. he is one half of the Krymson Dragons.. Chamelion!!!

["Never Surrender" Begins to play over the speakers as Chamelion walks out, wearing a typical referee shirt, but colored green. With a grim look, unusual for him, Chamelion walks down to the ring and slides inside. He jumps to his feet and climbs the turnbuckles as the crowd cheers loudly. He salutes them and jumps down, turning towards the ramp.]

Ring Announcer: Introducing first, weighing in at 270lbs, he is BLOODLUST!!

[The lights in the arena dim, and a single red spotlight shines on the entrance. No music, nothing but boos and sneers from the crowd as Bloodlust walks casually out onto the ramp. He stands then quietly, then his eyes focus in on Chamelion in the ring. Suddenly, he takes off, racing down the ramp and jumps into the ring. Charging Chamelion, Bloodlust slams into him and the two men go at each other.]

Brian Rentfro: Wait a moment, this isn’t the match!

[Chamelion whips Bloodlust into the ropes and goes for a dropkick, but Bloodlust grabs the ropes and holds on. Chamelion stands, and Bloodlust clotheslines him back down. Chamelion tries to get up, and Bloodlust bulldogs him to the canvas. Bloodlust then grabs the woozy Chamelion by the hair and pulls him up, and sets him up for the Bludgeon!]

Jon McDaniel: Oh hell no! He wouldn’t dare!!??

[Suddenly Panzadise races down the ramp from the back, sans introduction, and slides quickly into the ring. Bloodlust locks Chamelion up and is about to hit his move, when Panzadise clotheslines him in the back of the head.. Chamelion uses that to back body drop Bloodlust to the canvas, and then he stumbles down and into the corner. Panzadise actually gives Chamelion a look of concern, then turns and lays into Bloodlust, who tries rolling to the ropes.]

Brian Rentfro: Did Panzadise just save Chamelion? Amazing!!!

[Bloodlust pulls himself up and rams the heel of his boot into Dise’s stomach, knocking the Panzy backwards. Bloodlust then hits a roundhouse, and Panzadise stumbles backwards in pain. Bloodlust grabs Dise by the hair and hits a knee lift into Dise, then as he falls back into the ropes, Bloodlust goes for a clothesline, but Panzadise ducks and back body drops Bloodlust over the top rope to the floor.]

Jon McDaniel: Here they go!

[Panzadise jumps outside and down to the floor. He picks up Bloodlust and tosses him into the steel steps, sending him over and down hard. Panzadise stalks the fallen Bloodlust, and inside the ring, Chamelion yells for him to get back in the ring. Panzadise stops for a second, looks at Chamelion and shakes his head no. Chamelion shrugs, and watches. Panzadise grabs Bloodlust, but gets an elbow to the gut. Bloodlust then hooks his arm around Dise’s head and DDT’s him hard into the mat covering the floor. Chamelion jumps out of the ring, getting in Bloodlust’s face about getting the match back in the ring. Bloodlust spits on Chamelion, who in turn, slugs Bloodlust, who stumbles back and into Panzadise, who spins him around and body slams him to the floor.]

Brian Rentfro: I have the feeling Chamelion is playing favorites.

Jon McDaniel: Figure this all out by yourself?

[Chamelion then again orders Panzadise to take it into the ring, and this time Panzadise agrees, and the two men grab Bloodlust and throws him inside. Dise goes to climb the top rope, and Chamelion, back in.. warns him lazily, beginning the five count.. extremely slow.. Panzadise measures Bloodlust and flies, driving an elbow into his enemies throat. Chamelion claps, and Panzadise actually takes a bow, before turning..only to find himself flying to the mat from a drop kick from the standing Bloodlust.]

Brian Rentfro: It’s amazing how fast Bloodlust recovers from those huge hits.. Panzadise needs to keep focused and not play around with this man.

[Bloodlust then turns his attention to Chamelion, and moves in on him. Chamelion, however, does not back down.. instead he moves in himself.. so that the two men are nose to nose. They exchange harsh words, and again, Bloodlust spits on Chamelion. Chamelion loses it, and swings, but Bloodlust ducks and Chamelion accidentally slugs Panzadise, who was just about to attack Bloodlust from behind. Dise backs up, stumbling and Bloodlust spins, and spears the Panzy through the ropes, causing both to tumble outside to the floor. Chamelion looks abashed, and bites his lip.]

Jon McDaniel: That could cost Panzadise the match!!

[Both men lay hurt on the floor, but again, Bloodlust seems to recuperate faster, as he pulls himself back to his feet. He hoists Panzadise up, and then slams him face first into the steel post corner. Dise bounces off, and spins hard to the ground. Bloodlust then pushes the ring announcer off his chair and grabs it. He turns, and stalks towards Panzadise. Chamelion jumps out of the ring behind Bloodlust and as the man goes to slam the chair down on the unsuspecting Panzadise, Chamelion rips the chair out of Bloodlust’s hands.]

Brian Rentfro: What the hell kind of referee is Chamelion?

[Bloodlust is furious, and goes for Chamelion who hefts the chair and swings. Bloodlust ducks, causing Chamelion to miss, and then Bloodlust low blows Chamelion who stumbles down. Bloodlust grabs the chair from Chamelion, turns, and gets another chair to the forehead from Panzadise who had grabbed one from a fan.]

Jon McDaniel: Chamelion is more then helping Panzadise, it’s like a handicap match!

[Panzadise strikes again with the chair to the back of Bloodlust’s head, but is unable to bust him open. Dise, frustrated, drops the chair and picks up Bloodlust, throwing him back inside the ring. Panzadise climbs in, followed behind by a struggling Chamelion.

Panzadise cracks his knuckles and reaches for Bloodlust, but the man drives his head into Dise’s stomach, doubling him over. Bloodlust then hits a scissors kick to the back of Dise’s head, driving him down. Then, he picks up Panzadise and goes for a powerbomb, but Dise locks his leg inside of Bloodlust and blocks the move. Dise then jams his fist into Bloodlust, causing him to back away. Dise then delivers a strong kick to the midsection, and as Bloodlust gasps, Dise wraps his arms around him.. and hits the Panzadise Bomb!]

Brian Rentfro: Dise definitely has the advantage now.

[Chamelion smirks, and hands Panzadise a chair, who accepts it graciously. Panzadise stands over Bloodlust, takes aim for his face, and lifts the chair up. Suddenly, Bloodlust lifts his leg up harshly between Dise’s legs, and the Panzy gasps as he falls backwards.]

Jon McDaniel: How did Bloodlust recoup from the Panzadise Bomb so quickly??

Brian Rentfro: That man is a monster!

[Bloodlust stands, and grabs Panzadise by the hair. Bloodlust then sets up the Bludgeon, hooking Panzadise’s arms.]

Jon McDaniel: If he hits this, then Panzadise will be bleeding for sure!

[Bloodlust has Panzadise hooked into the modified pedigree, ready to hit it when Chamelion moves in, locks his arm around Bloodlust and hits the Rupture on him.

Bloodlust crashes to the canvas and Panzadise falls on his butt, shaking his head to clear the cobwebs.]

Brian Rentfro: Now that was too much!

[Chamelion kneels and asks Panzadise if he’s okay, and gets a nod in return. Chamelion stands up and begins to turn, and gets shocked as he finds himself sailing through the ropes from a drop kick from the already conscious Bloodlust.]

Jon McDaniel: He’s up already again??

[Bloodlust kicks Panzadise in the face, and hauls him back to his feet. Dise jabs his fists into Bloodlust, but the man just takes them.. and then delivers a harsh knee to Dise’s fact,, before setting him up again for the Bludgeon. Bloodlust hooks him up perfectly and to the gasps and jeers of the fans, Bloodlust drives Panzadise into the canvas.]

Brian Rentfro: If he’s not bleeding now, nothing will do it!

[Bloodlust rolls Dise over and sure enough, there is blood gushing from his nose. Bloodlust laughs, and jumps out of the ring, grabbing Chamelion by his hair and throwing him into the ring. Bloodlust pulls him over and points to Panzadise.. Chamelion sees the blood, and you can see him sigh and shake his head. Chamelion calls for the bell.]

Jon McDaniel: For all of that, Chamelion does his job.

Brian Rentfro: Ontop of doing half of Panzadise’s as well!

Ring Announcer: The winner of the match, Bloodlust!

[Bloodlust then attacks Chamelion, pounding into him while Panzadise struggles to recover. Bloodlust picks up Chamelion and hooks him into the Bludgeon, and the crowd explodes as Raizzor races out from backstage. Raizzor slides quickly into the ring, and Bloodlust drops Chamelion and charges. The two collide for the first time, exchanging punches. Raizzor gets the upper hand, driving Bloodlust backwards. Panzadise jumps up, and as Bloodlust wobbles against the ropes, he and Raizzor lock hands and double clothesline’s Bloodlust over the top rope. The crowd cheers loudly for Panzadise, Raizzor and Chamelion as Bloodlust backs up the ramp, giving the three in the ring the double bird. Dise’s music starts up, and he celebrates in the ring as the Sommers brothers lean against the ropes, glaring at Bloodlust. Suddenly, Dise spins Raizzor around and the two men stare at each other.]

Jon McDaniel: Oh hell. These two have a long and twisted history! This could get bad!

[Panzadise then, amazingly to all, extends his hand. Raizzor looks skeptical, but accepts it and they shake. The crowd is going nuts. Raizzor then nods once and back steps over the top rope, landing on the floor. Chamelion slides out the bottom and the two head up the ring, leaving Panzadise to soak up all of the attention!]

Jon McDaniel: Dise may have lost the match, but he’s the winner in the crowds eyes.

Brian Rentfro: Oh, who the hell cares what the crowd thinks? It’s the money that counts! And Dise gets the losing share!

Jon McDaniel: Whatever, Rentfro.. Let’s get to our next match!

McDaniel "Now we shall see the test of these two wrestlers mettle."

Rentfro "I'd say steel and iron."

McDaniel "I'm not doing a post event show with you."

Announcer "Introducing, weighing in at 6'2" and 235 pounds, from Tallahasse, Fla .. he is either sick OR twisted … Krazy Whyte Boyyyyyyyy!"

{The final riffs of "To Live Is To Die" by Metallica play softly as the lights dim to a near black. As the final chords are heard, "Dyer's Eve" by Metallica starts up, the ADC-Tron flares to life with images of KWB in his most infamous moments. When the drums slow down to a near stop, KWB comes out wearing a pair of black JNCOs and wears a Creech t-shirt. At the top of the ramp, KWB bows his head and then raises his arms in heavy metal signs before rushing down the ramp and sliding into the ring. Once in it he jumps up to one turnbuckle and throws his arms up in heavy metal signs before jumping down and resting in the corner before the match.]

Announcer "And coming to the ring to defend his Intercontinental championship title, he is 6'4" and 254 pounds hailing from Chicago, Il .. Nightstryker!

[The sound of thunder is heard throughout the arena. The lights slowly dim, but before they completely go out, a flash of lightning hits the ADCtron as white fountain pyro's go off next to the entrance. Blue smoke eminates from the back as Nightstryker walks casually through the smoke to the ring.]

Rentfro "Magnification of adoration!"

McDaniel "Gee, who would you like to see win?"

[The ring bell sounds and we're off. They hook up in the middle of the ring, Stryker gets a headlock on KWB and starts punch him in the gut. KWB scoops him up by the legs and slams him down on his knee. Stryker hops forward and KWB runs, grabs Stryker's head and hits a bulldog. KWB kicks him over and goes for a pin.

ONE ..

Stryker kicks out easily. KWB picks him up under the armpits and tosses him at the ropes. Stryker runs back, ducks a clothesline, hits the opposite ropes and comes flying with a double axe handle that catches KWB on the back and drops him to his knees. Stryker drops to the mat and kicks KWB in the back which makes KWB lurch forward, face first on the mat. Stryker gets up, uses the ropes and comes at KWB with a guilloteen leg drop. KWB rolls out of the way and Stryker lands hard on his posterior.]

Rentfro "Hee hee. The narrator said posterior."

McDaniel "You have lost me again."

[The two wrestlers get up, KWB a little quicker and tries for a spear, Stryker jumps up and over, KWB gets upright in time, hits the ropes and comes back with a shoulder charge to Stryker's back. Stryker is down on the mat. KWB moves in and puts on a camel clutch. KWB leans back with the hold as the ref checks on Stryker.]

McDaniel "It's a patented camel clutch by KYW, and that shoulder charge did knock the wind out of Stryker, but is it too soon?"

Rentfro "It looks as if Stryker is going to tap … he's straining, straining .. my god. Can a shoulder bend like that? He just got his left shoulder free and he rolls out onto his back, face up to KWB."

[KWB drops down to his knees and covers.

ONE…

TWO…

Stryker got his feet up and hooked KWB's shoulders, pulls back and gets a pin of his own.

ONE ..

Kick out. They're up, this time Stryker with the slight lead as he hits a DDT, goes to the ropes and baseball slides into KWB's ribs. Stryker applies a surfboard and pulls hard. KWB looks to be in great pain.]

Rentfro "Well, he can give as he gets. And the giving is more fun. But maybe getting is fun too. Look at KWB's face."

[Stryker pulls back one more time then lets go. He kicks him in the back before he goes to the corner and to the top rope. Stryker steadies himself and waits for KWB to get up. KWB gets up slowly and wobbly, he turns to face Stryker who leaps at him in the air. KWB moves, and pushes Stryker down by his neck and hits a modified face slam. The two men are lying on the floor.]

Rentfro "Back and forth, back and forth … like a bird nailed to a piece of wood bobbing to drink from a glass of red water."

McDaniel "Don't give me any ideas. Stryker moves over the mat slowly and lays an arm over KWB.

ONE …

TWO …

A lazy push on Stryker's arm and the pin is broken. Stryker is up, and drops a knee to KWB's side. Another pin.

ONE ..

Kick out. They both get up, Stryker starts a supplex but KWB blocks it with his leg. Stryker tries again but is blocked. KWB reverses it and lifts Stryker straight up in the air, holds it, then falls back. KWB gets up. Goes to the top rope and hits a moonsault but lands funny, and rolls off holding his side.]

McDaniel "I think the shots he took earlier are catching up to him now. Stryker gets up, lifts KWB and whips him into a corner and follows up with a big splash. Stryker backs out of the corner and catches KWB as he stumbles and hits the Mindbender.]

McDaniel "This looks like it could be it .. and two .. three. It's over."

Rentfro "The Heroes retain the belt."

McDaniel "If you say so Rentfro."

Jon McDaniel: This is it, Brian! We're about to find out just who's the man in the PWA.

Brian Rentfro: Yeah, Jon...for this year.

McDanial: What's that supposed to mean?

Rentfro: Never mind, it's beyond your ability to understand.

Mcdaniel: One thing's for sure, both these men have got to be spent! They've both wrestled already tonight and that'll take the gas out of anybody; I don't care who you are.

Rentfro: Yeah, but Spider has one more match than Laz, and that was an Iron Man match! I give him five minutes before he runs out of gas and Cory gets the win!

McDaniel: Let's send it up to the ring announcer for the introductions.

Announcer: The following is the final match in the Who's The Man Tournament! Making his way to the ring at this time, From Hollywood, California....CORY LAZARUS!

(All of the lights in the arena dim as strobelights blink on and off around the entrance set. Myst pours from the entrance curtain, and 2 white police-lights turn on around the curtain. The opening strains of "Coma America" by Amen plays as the fans erupt with applause and cheers. Casey Chaos yells out "CUT OFF!" in the song, to introduce the main riff, and then out from behind the curtain walks Corey Lazarus wearing a Fab 5 football jersey.

His long, brown hair is pulled back into a ponytail, and his wrestling singlet is already on. With hands taped up, and kneepads on correctly, Corey rolls into the ring, and then jumps to his feet in the center, spinning around with his fists in the air so the fans can see him from all angles.

Flashbulbs go off all around the arena to get a picture of Corey, as Lazarus takes off the football jersey and hands it to the ringside attendant. "Coma America" is then slowly cut

off as Corey awaits the bell to ring.)

Announcer: And his opponent, from parts unknown, representing the MoA Renegades...SPIDER!

The Final Countdown by

"Europe" begins to play just as the arena lights go out and the ADC tron

lights up with a picture of a giant spider. The picture of the spider

fades out and white pyros flare of the ring. The Spider the comes down

from the rafters on a harness and enters the ring.

McDaniel: Look at these two men; they're both focused!

The bell rings and both Spider and Lazarus stare each other down, neither making a move. This continues for a few moments until the two lock up. Lazarus comes up with the advangage, putting Spider in a headlock and wrenching it in. Spider hits Laz on the back a few times, but it does nothing as Cory tightens the hold. Spider reaches up to grab Lazarus' hair, but the ref slaps his hand away.

Rentfro: It's a simple move, but it's taking its toll on Spider.

McDaniel: He's wrestled two matches already, he's got to be feeling it now.

From out of nowhere, Spider picks Laz up and drops him to the mat with a back body drop! As Lazarus is getting up, Spider boots him in the chest, sending him back to the canvas, then goes for a quick cover. 1....

Laz easily kicks out.

McDaniel: Spider going for a quick win here, but it'll take more than a little boot to the chest to beat Lazarus.

Rentfro: It'll take more than an army of tanks to beat Lazarus tonight. Spider's a tough guy, but I don't think he has it in him tonight.

As Lazarus gets to his feet, Spider bounces off the ropes and hits him with a running clothsline! As Laz lays on his back, spider goes for another quick cover

1....Kickout!

Spider picks his opponent up and suplexes him back to the mat. Another cover...

1..2...kickout!

Spider slaps the canvas in frustration as Laz gets to his feet. Spider gets up and goes for a drop kick but is blocked. Lazarus begins booting him in the chest and arms. Spider tries to defend, but can't seem to find the energy. Eventually, Lazarus stops the attack and heads for the turnbuckle. He climbs up and jumps off, nailing Spider with a knee to the shoulder. Spider screams and grasps his arm, showing the pain he's in. Laz runs at him and drops a fist to the forhead!

Spider tries to get up, but can't. Laz is there again to lock on a reverse chin lock. Spider kicks his legs around, reaching for for the ropes, but can't get close enough. Laz pulls back on the hold, forcing Spiders neck to wrench back. The ref asks Spider if he's had enough and gets a neveative response response as Spider fights his way to one knee. Lazarus is forced to move up as Spider gets his other knee under him and starts to lift up. Spider drops back down, forcing Laz's chin to hit the top of Spider's head. Laz falls backwards to the mat, grabbing his jaw.

McDaniel: Great move, but painful for both men. Spider's taken a lot of punishment in this match already, he may have just sealed the win for Laz.

Rentfro: Both men have taken a lot, but Spider's running out of gas real quick. That Iron Man match was too much!

Spider gets back to his feet and walks over to Lazarus. Grabbing him by the hair, he lifts Laz up and hits him with a fisherman's suplex! Lazarus rolls around the mat, trying to re-gain composure, but Spider is there to lock on a figure 4!

McDaniel: This could be just what Spider needs to rest up a bit. With that hold locked in, he can recover more quickly.

Rentfro: What the hell are you talking about? Just shut up and call the match!

Spider leans back, putting more pressure on Lazarus' knee. The pain is evident in the expression that Laz has on his face. The ref asks if he's had enough, but Lazarus shakes his head 'no'. Cory reaches for the ropes, but Spider leans back farther, forcing Laz to a sitting position as he reaches for his knee. A look of surprise crosses Spider's face as Lazarus starts to reverse the hold. Twisting his body several times, Lazarus finally reverses the figure 4 and pulls back. Spider reels in pain and is forced to break the hold. Lazarus limps to his feet as Spider uses th ropes to climb to his.

McDaniel: That figure 4 took a lot out of both men!

Rentfro: Yeah, but Spider looks worse off than Lazarus.

Lazarus makes his way over to Spider and the two men lock up. Lazarus wins the battle and whips Spider to the ropes, and hits him with a flying shoulder block. Laz gets back to his feet as quick as he can and goes for a cover.

1...2....2.5..kickout!

McDaniel: So close!

Rentfro: Lazarus has this match, ring the bell!

Lazarus picks Spider up, lifts him onto his shoulders and hits the Mercury Driver! Spider's body falls limp and Lazarus goes for the cover..

Rentfro: This is it. Lazarus is THE MAN!

McDaniel: It looks like you're......What? The ADCtron...look! That's....that's THE RAGE!

On the ADCtron, The Rage's image comes up. He is sitting in his dressing room watching the match on TV.

The Rage: Oh....not so fast Lazzie!

Lazarus turns his attention away from Spider to see The Rage staring down at him from the screen.

The Rage: Yeah, that's it boy-o! You didn't think that I'd forgotten, did you? The only reason you're there in that match instead of me is because of you're cheap win. Admit it, I had you in the cage. The only reason you won was because of that ass sniff, Raizzor! Well, he already got his tonight, and now you're getting yours! I told your punk ass that I'd make sure you didn't win the tournament. Now, it's time for you to pay.

The Rage's intro blasts through the arena as Lazarus stands tall in the ring, beconing him out. From behind him, Spider stands up. Lazarus' attention is focused on the ramp, so he doesn't see as Spider walks toward him. He grabs Laz from behind, turns him around and whips him into the ropes. Next comes the ddt, and then the cobra clutch....The Spider's Grasp!

Lazarus fights the hold as long as he can, but to no avail. He's forced to tap!

McDaniel: Spider! Spider has taken the match! Nobody would have believed it!

Rentfro: What the hell is The Rage thinking. He just helped a Renegade win a match!

["Hate Me" hits the PA as blue strobe lights hit a dim arena. Ridel emerges, the 'Hurt Styk' resting on his shoulder, Phoenix comes out by his side. He calmly strides to the ring, and drops his ankle-length trenchcoat upon entering. He glares at the entranceway through his navy blue-framed oakleys, and awaits his opposition.]

Announcer "He is the PWA's dark man .. he is Raizzor!"

[The lights go out, and an eerie 'Undertaker' like theme echoes over the loudspeaker. Raizzor and Jasmine enter the staging area, his dark cloak surrounding him.. encasing him in it's folds. He stares silently at the ring, before they move slowly down to the ring , Once they reach the ring he talks to Jasmine and gets her to go back up the ramp. After she sees that she is safe, he climbs up the side and steps over the top rope. The lights slowly come back up as he enters the ring. Once in, Raizzor shrugs off his cloak, and turns towards his opponent, waiting.]

Rentfro "Think the ref will check for weapons?"

McDaniel "I don't think so."

[The bell sounds and the two men lock up in the middle of the ring. Ridel hits Raizzor in the face and he goes down hard.]

McDaniel "What the?"

[Ridel tosses a pair of knuckle dusters off to the side and goes for a pin.

One ..

Two ..

Raizzor presses Ridel up and over him to break the count. They are up, Ridel put on a headlock and starts a running bulldog but Raizzor lifts him up in the air and hits a back body drop. Raizzor rolls out of the ring and looks under the mat.]

Rentfro "Looking for a weapon?"

McDaniel "Probably looking for MoA under there."

[Raizzor takes out a table and a trash can. He slides the table in and tosses the trash can over the ropes. Raizzor is getting into the ring as Ridel is up and picks up the trash can. Ridel comes at Raizzor but Raizzor drop kicks the trash can onto the head of Ridel. Raizzor goes over and props the table up in a corner of the ring. Phoenix takes a short ladder from under the ring and slides it in the other side of the ring. Raizzor is done with the table and he returns his attention to Ridel. He picks him up by the head and whips him to the table, but Ridel runs up the table like a ramp and leaps into the air out of the ring. He lands on his feet but tumbles a bit near the end. Raizzor heads out to get him.]

Rentfro "They really are making these tables stronger these days."

[Raizzor takes Ridel and whips him into a ring post. Raizzor then takes the top half of a set of steel stairs and raises them high. Ridel spears Raizzor and they fall back, the stairs narrowly missing both of them.]

Rentfro "Why doesn't Phoenix come out here and help out?"

McDaniel "I .. where is Phoenix?"

[Ridel is up first, he helps Raizzor up and rolls him into the ring. Ridel hops up to the outside of the mat, grabs the ropes, leaps over and hits a flying body press on the prone Raizzor. He hooks a leg.

One ..

Two ..

Kick out. Ridel is up, runs to the ropes and hits a springboards moonsault, Raizzor got his knees up and Ridel gets hit in the gut. Raizzor is up and goes over to the ladder. He places it in a corner on top of the second rope. He goes back to get Ridel who is waiting for him. Ridel whips him into the table set up on the other side of the ring. Raizzor hits hard but the table didn't break. Ridel runs in and attempts a cannonball, Raizzor moves out of the way and Ridel smashes through the table. Raizzor drags him out of the broken table and walks him over to the ladder. Ridel gets his second wind and starts to battle Raizzor right by the corner. Ridel gets the better of him and places him sitting on the top rope. Ridel goes and stands on the ladder. He hooks Raizzor's head and hits a supperplex off the top rope and the ladder.]

McDaniel "Well, we are in the city of hard core."

Rentfro "P-W-Eh!, P-W Eh!."

[Ridel goes for a cover.

One …

Raizzor gets a shoulder up. He staggers to his feet as Ridel is trying to kick him down. Raizzor whips Ridel to the ropes and takes him down with a running lariat. Raizzor props himself up against one of the ropes to catch his breath.]

Rentfro "Look on top of the ramp!"

McDaniel "It's Pheonix and Jasmine. Now we know where he went to. He has Raizzor's wife!"

Phoenix struts down to the ring with Jasmine in tow he heads around the other side to talk to Ridel. Raizzor sees this and straightens up. He is about to step over the ropes when he sees MoA members starts to come out of the crowd. Collins, the Brutal and Gabrielle start towards the ring. They're about to enter when Showtime, Copas and Wilson charge down from the ramp and tie up with the three MoA members.

Raizzor sees them taken care of then starts to go out again. Now from the other side of the arena Silverback and Nightstryker emerge. They come over to Phoenix and his captive when Spider and Sirus rush from the ramp to take care of them. Stryker and Silverback rush them and they meet at the foot of the ramp.]

Rentfro "Now who's coming in?"

McDaniel "Fley, Creed and Frost from the UW! What are they doing here?"

Rentfro "They're here because Ridel ordered them to be here. But who's that eating popcorn in the third row? Tyke, Willy and Fletcher and the Prisoner! They're out of their seats, which they probably paid good money for, and they cut off the three MoA members!"

Rage comes out of the crowd directly behind Phoenix and Jasmine. Phoenix lets go of Jasmine only to have Rage wrap one hand around her throat and put the other on her waist.

The fighting stops around the ring.

Ridel yells at Raizzor to stop right there or he won't like what'll happen to her. Raizzor looks at Ridel, then her then back at Ridel. He stand his ground.]

Rentfro "I don't think his hand is on Jasmine's waist anymore."

McDaniel "He is a sick man."

[Ridel points to the middle of the ring. Raizzor shakes his head no … Ridel points to the Rage who is licking the side of Jasmine's face, nods and tightens his grip around her throat. Raizzor calls it off and lays down. Ridel places a foot over Raizzor's chest and the ref counts ..

One ..

Two ..

Three..]

Rentfro "A new Hard Core champion .. Ridel!"

McDaniel "I don't think he's done."

[Ridel stomps on Raizzor's face with the heel of his boot. Phoenix and Stryker come into the ring, grab Raizzor up by his arms, and lift him to his knees...Silverback drops down in front of him and pulls a ziploc baggy from an inside jacket pocket...

He opens the bag, and passes it under a dazed Raizzors face...Raizzor flinches back, and

then Silverback dumps the contents on the ring floor...Jojo poo...

Then with Phoenix and Stryker forcing Raizzors face close to the poo Ridel places his foot on the back of Raizzors head, and finishes off the action...Raizzor face first into the poo...

A few moments of poo face and then they leave him there. The MoA, still with Jasmine, collect and head out up the ramp. Rage is the first up the ramp, walking backwards keeping an eye on the rest of the group. The MoA follow him up so no one can run and catch him.

From the entrance way Cole leaps out and brings a chair down across the back of Rage's skull...Then quickly scooping Jasmine up over his shoulder he exits back through the curtain...

The MoA look back in shock and the Renegades and friends charge the ramp, Riazzor, now up again, leads the way. Raizzor choke slams the Brutal hard on the metal gratting and we start to loose track of who's who.]

Rentfro "My god! All hell is breaking loose here. It's a perfect time to go to a commercial!"

***

A black and white ad comes on the screen. There is a scientist in a lab coat behind a table full of equipment.

"Buy PWA Powersauce bars .. they're probably not illegal in your state."

***

McDaniel "I'm glad that all of the carnage has been cleared up now. I've been told that Jasmine is safe and back with Raizzor now, but I can't confirm that for sure. Everyone is back to their locker rooms and let's finish off with our main event!"

Brian Rentfro: That’s right, Jon. These two have been butting heads since Battledome and I personally can’t wait to see what happens! I’m all a ‘twitter!

McDaniel: I don’t want to here about it, Brian. In fact, I have no idea how I should feel about this match. Both parties have acted in a despicable manner. I’m just hoping that they can come to terms without ripping each other to shreds.

Rentfro: Has anyone ever told you you’re as fun as a sack of potatoes?

McDaniel: As a matter of fact… no. Can we get on with the match?

Rentfro (mimicking): Can we get on with the match? Geez…like a said, sack of potatoes…

[Humanoid Typhoon" by Destroying Angel blasts over speakers, as green and white spotlights scan the arena. Silverback appears on the entryway in a silver mesh tank top and black-wrestling tights, the letter "S" inscribed on his right hip. Strolling down the ramp, he flashes his crooked grin to the crowd while his emerald green eyes glow mischievously…]

Ring Announcer" "Coming first to the ring, standing at 6’2" and weighing in at 230 pooounds, he is the PWA Wooorrld Chaaaampion… SIIILVERBAAACK!

McDaniel: This is a bit queer, folks.

Rentfro: Queer as Folk?

McDaniel (shakes his head): No. I just meant how odd is it that the champion enters the ring before his challenger?!

Rentfro: Are you saying the champion can’t come to the ring when he wants? What’s the point in being the World champion if you can’t do whatever you want?

McDaniel: Well, Silverback definitely does exactly that. He goes wherever the mood takes him and in my opinion, that’s just deplorable. The man has no respect for anyone. He broke into Nina’s residence and threatened her children! What kind of man does that?

Rentfro: A smart man, Jon. Besides, it’s not like he hurt them or anything. He was just making a point.

McDaniel: And Nina made her point as well last week on Chaos. Her and her band of robed individuals really did a number on Silverback. Lucky for him, the M.o.A. was waiting in the wings to help.

Rentfro: That’s what they do. They’re ingenious like that. And tonight, Silverback will prove why he’s the World Champion.

McDaniel: I don’t doubt that.

[Silverback casually climbs the apron and handsprings over the top rope, landing lightly on his feet within the ring. He shoves the announcer away and grabs the microphone…]

Silverback: The time has come, Nina. Are you ready? Is your mystery man ready? Come on over and bring the kid. It’s impolite to keep the champion waiting. Have you no sense of…

[He’s interrupted by a deep organ concerto, which fills the arena. The crowd begins to stir as Nina appears from backstage. She is clad in black leather pants and a black shirt worn over a black spandex top. She eyes Silverback coldly and slowly makes her way to the ring. During this time, the announcer has grabbed the mic back from Silverback but is unsure what to do next. ]

McDaniel: Nina has come to the ring alone and Silverback looks a little confused.

Rentfro: Me too! I mean, where’s this mystery opp-…

[The lights go out and red spotlights flood the ramp and begin to pulsate a figure in a dark robe appears from behind the curtain. He strides down the ramp with their hands folding in front of him, slowly making his way to ringside. Silverback moves to the center of the ring.]

McDaniel: And this match is about to get underway…

Rentfro: As soon as the freak in the robe makes it to the ring! What is this? A funeral march? Look at him! Even your grandmother could make it to the ring faster!

McDaniel: Well…my grandmother is quite fit for her age…

[The robed figure begins to ascend the steel steps and Silverback stoops forward, his eyes remaining focused on his opponent. But just as the unknown wrestler steps into the ring, the arena is blanketed in darkness.]

McDaniel: What’s going on here? I can’t see a thing!

Rentfro: I can. Oh wait, never mind. I was just thinking about something funny I heard Larry say in back and…

[The lights return but now Nina is no where to be found.]

McDaniel: Silverback is still facing the steel stairs! Little does he know that his mystery opponent is behind him! Oh! And the robed figure drops kicks Silverback in the back of the head, sending the champion head over heels into the ropes!

Rentfro: This is what I would expect from Nina’s goon squad!

McDaniel: If that’s even the case. We have no idea who this hooded person is! Silverback is standing now, holding his chin is shock!

[The mystery opponent closes in and goes for a high kick to the head. Silverback blocks the shot, holding the attacker’s leg. The robed figure acts quickly and twists his body around…]

McDaniel: He slams his other foot into the side Silverback’s head! And Silverback tumbles to the outside mat! What a nasty fall!

Rentfro: Silverback quickly recovers and slides into the ring. He doesn’t look happy!

[The mystery opponent tries to stomp Silverback but he rolls out of the way and springs to his feet. Both wrestlers begin to measure each other up, and collide for the lock-up. Silverback gets the advantage and whips the robed figure into the ropes, looking to hit a clothesline…]

McDaniel: The mystery opponent ducks Silverback’s attack and springs off the ropes…flying body press! This is one fast opponent!

[Silverback hits the mat hard and rolls into the corner. He slowly rises with look of bewilderment upon his face. He meets the robed figure halfway and manages to get in a quick roundhouse, but the blow only grazes his opponent’s head, and the robed individual returns with a palm thrust to the sternum.]

McDaniel: The champion falls to his knees and its obvious that’s he’s in pain. From what we’ve seen so far, it’s safe to assume that his opponent definitely has experience in the martial arts.

Rentfro: No. Really, Jon? Not like it matters. Silverback’s not even trying yet. Just you wait!

[The mystery opponent drags Silverback to his feet and shoves him into the corner. Turning in a full circle, the robed figure tries to sandwich Silverback into the turnbuckle with a body splash, but Silverback moves out the way just in time and the attacker lands face first. Silverback grabs the back of the robe and pulls the individual into a bulldog.]

McDaniel: Silver kicks the mystery opponent to their back and administers a knee drop! Now he’s bending over…what is he doing? He’s trying to tear of the robe!

Rentfro: He’s using his brains, Jon. His opponent tried to confuse him in hopes of getting the win, but it’s not going to work. Now we’ll see who’s behind that robe!

[Trying to get a hold of the hood, Silverback struggles with the fallen wrestler, but the mystery opponent manages to thrust a hand into Silverback’s throat. He falls backwards, allowing the robed figure to duck into the corner. Silverback staggers to his feet, but the robed figure spears him back to the mat. He makes the cover…

1…2]

McDaniel: A short two count. The mystery opponent pulls Silverback to his feet again and immediately goes for a super kick, but Silverback ducks out of the way and spins behind…a full-nelson butt bomb!

*THUD*

Rentfro: You can’t tell me that don’t hurt! I wonder if this mystery opponent will look so ominous when he has to sit in a doughnut for a week!

[Silverback pulls the robed figure up and applies a front face lock and drives the head down into the mat with a DDT. He then begins to untie the hood while his opponent is still dazed. Finally, after a few minutes of struggling, he manages to flip the hood back and…he stops, and shuffles backwards on his knees. There is look of pure alarm and bewilderment upon his face.]

McDaniel: Wait…I can’t…oh my god! It’s Nina! It’s Nina! She’s been going toe-toe with Silverback this entire time!

Rentfro: It can’t be. No. Oh, for Christ sakes! This is ridiculous! How did she do that?

McDaniel: She must have made the switch when the lights went out!

Rentfro: But we saw her come to the ring! Who the hell was in the robe the first time!

McDaniel: We may never know, Brian! But I’m sure this was a setup from the start!

[Nina stands up and strips down to her normal wrestling gear. She appears to neither smile nor frown, but rather seems to display a matter-of-fact expression. She stares at Silverback and gestures for him to come forward. Silverback’s mouth is agape, but he closes his jaw and smirks. He hoists himself to his feet and begins to circle Nina.]

McDaniel: The crowd is going wild! Never before has the PWA experienced an event quite like this! Who would have thought…Nina…in a World Championship match at Who’s the Man?! What irony! What justice!

Rentfro: What a crock!

[Silverback lunges at Nina, but Nina counters with an arm drag takedown, but quickly releases the hold. Silverback flips over. He is seething and approaches Nina again. She goes for a kick to the midsection, but Silverback grabs her foot once again…]

McDaniel: Can Silverback take advantage this time…Shoulder Leg Breaker! Nina is writhing on the ground! What a move by Silverback!

Rentfro: See. Now that he knows who his opponent is, he’ll be able to make quick work of him…err…her.

McDaniel: I really doubt that.

[Silverback grabs Nina by the throat and begins to squeeze her throat with a choke hold but the ref breaks it up after a four count. Silverback reaches under Nina’s arms and locks his hands on her forehead. He then pushes her head back into a reverse inverted full nelson. Nina struggles…]

McDaniel: Silverback is trying to slow down this match and take away Nina’s quickness. He’s using his weight to wear her out with this unusual move.

[Nina relaxes her body and with a sudden burst of energy, she manages to head-butt Silverback squarely on the forehead. Both parties go down. Silverback is the first to stand Nina is right behind him and grabs his right arm, pulling it across his body with her left hand, and reaches behind his legs and grabs his other arm with her right hand. She crosses his arms in front of his body and lifts him up into the air, falling backwards dropping him onto his neck. She bridges the fall into a pin.]

McDaniel: 1…2…almost! That was one hell of a move! I don’t even know what to call it!

Rentfro: What about a Belly to Back Crossed Arms through Leg Suplex?

McDaniel: I’m impressed, Brian.

Rentfro: Yeah, yeah. I know! I once knew a guy from Japan who…

McDaniel: Hold that thought! Nina pulls Silverback to his feet and tries to hit a belly-to-belly suplex, but Silverback hooks the leg and reverses it with a Super Block Buster Suplex!

[Silverback rolls over to his side and watches Nina out of the corner of his eye. She is still dazed on the mat on her stomach. Silverback gets to his knees and cradles her body, wrapping both hands on the side of Nina’s head and squeezing.]

Rentfro: He has her in a head vice! Oh…oh and this is great!

McDaniel: That is disgusting! Silverback just licked the side of Nina face! I think I’m going to gag!

[Nina manages to twist her body around and delivers a swift punch to the abdomen area of Silverback. She then pushes him away and sweeps his legs out from underneath him. She runs for the ropes and flips into an Asai moonsault, hitting Silverback perfectly in his upper torso, knocking the air out of his lungs. Silverback rolls on the mat in pain and Nina forces him onto his stomach and applies an ankle lock.]

McDaniel: It’s the Silverlock! She’s put Silverback in his own submission move!

[Silverback howls in pain. He tries to pulls Nina towards the ropes but she tightens the grip. A frustrated and hurting, Silverback pounds the mat with his fists and screams out again, but this time manages to drag Nina inch by inch towards the apron. He reaches out his hand…and manages to rap his fingers around the rope. The ref makes Nina break her hold. She quickly gets to her feet and begins to stomp Silverback in the abdomen.]

McDaniel: Nina is focusing on Silverback’s upper body. If she injuries Silverback, he won’t be able to lift her into any devastating moves.

Rentfro: Even then it wouldn’t be a fair match. Silverback is just too talent and skilled to…

McDaniel: Oh, give it a rest! The ref counts to four and separates Nina from Silverback. The champion is gripping his sides and slowly rises. Nina waits for him….and charges from across the ring. She goes for a clothesline…Silverback manages to hunker down and thrust his shoulder up just in time, catching Nina low…and flips her over the top rope to the mat below.

[Silverback dashes across the ring and on the return, uses the momentum to handspring over the top rope, flinging himself towards Nina, landing on her stomach with his back. Both Silverback and Nina flop on the outside, twisting around in agony.]

McDaniel: This has turned out to be a brutal match! I can’t believe the athleticism we’ve seen here tonight!

Rentfro: Most of it coming from Silverback, of course!

[Silverback drags himself to his feet, hunched over and still holding onto his side. He spots the gold belt sitting on a chair nearby and hobbles towards it. The crowd begins to boo as he picks it up in his right hand and advances towards Nina. The ref hops out of the ring and cuts Silverback off at the pass, allowing Nina enough time to recover. Silverback finally pushes the referee away only to be met with a jumping spin kick by Nina, driving the belt into his forehead. He stumbles back into the announcers’ table.]

McDaniel: Silverback is bleeding from the forehead! But I have a bad feeling about this!

Rentfro: You pay what you get, Jon! Look out!

[Nina steps in-between Silverback and the table and hooks his arms behind his back and lifts him into a butterfly suplex…

*** CRASH ***

McDaniel (standing just a few feet away): And there goes our table! Nina was showing off a little bit of her cruel side there. And thanks to Silverback, the referee didn’t see that little maneuver!

Rentfro: She probably paid him to look away!

McDaniel: Riiiight…

[The crowd has really started to get into it, and the excitement grows as both wrestlers are cheered on. Silverback flops around on the concrete floor, while Nina sits groggily near the steel steps. Nina then stands, using the apron for balance and approaches Silverback. She grabs him by the hair and drags him to the apron and rolls him into the ring. Silverback gets to his hands and knees as Nina climbs the turnbuckle from the outside. She reaches the top and the air in the arena is electric as she leaps into the air…]

McDaniel: Senton bomb!! Silverback manages to roll out of the way and Nina lands flat on her back!

Rentfro: Nina was getting too fancy for her own good!

McDaniel: I think you’re right, Brian. But this is the first time she’s been in the ring for quite some time! And she’s really been putting it to the champion! Wait! What’s that?! Nina’s spit out a mist of blood! She might be bleeding internally! And the champion is gushing from the forehead! This is slaughterhouse, folks! These two are literally killing each other! This is insanity!

Rentfro: No. I’ll tell you what this is! Great wrestling!

[Blood is trickling down from Silverback’s forehead as he pulls himself over to his side. Nina has also manages to flip over and is slowly rising with the help of the ropes. Silverback manages to stand on one leg wobbly, facing the turnbuckles. Nina wipes the blood from her mouth and props herself on the turnbuckles, watching Silverback, who has now turned to face her. Nina sprints across the ring at him, arms locked and ready…]

McDaniel: Nina charges…drop toehold by Silverback! He grabs her leg….SILVERLOCK! He’s got her in the SILVERLOCK! Nina’s too weak to reach the ropes. Silverback is putting all his weight into the hold! Nina’s gritting her teeth…now she’s moaning. The referee is asking her if she wants to tap out. She’s not responding. She’s half delirious! He raises her hand…1…2…she holds it up! This is nonsense! Nina is using her last bit of energy to try and wriggle free! Silverback tightens the hold! Her ankle is going to break! Somebody stop him! The ref is checking to Nina…she’s passed out! The ref calls for the bell!

* DING DING DING *

[Silverback refuses to let go of the hold. The referee tries to pry his hands loose, but Silverback just pushes him away and leans into it even more. The bell rings in protest and the crowd is jeering profusely. Silverback smirks sadistically…]

McDaniel: This is just sick, people…sick! Isn’t he satisfied?!

Rentfro: He’s never satisfied, Jon! He won’t give up until he breaks her leg!

McDaniel: I can’t believe your condoning this! Even you must find this lamentable!

Rentfro: Lament-a-who?

McDaniel: And to think! I helped this man, or rather McDee, when he was hanging inside that very ring at the hands of the M.o.A.! Someone needs to stop this madness! … …. … Someone’s rushing the ring from backstage….IT’S COLE! COLE IS HERE!

[Silverback catches site of Cole and scrambles out the other side of the ring, grabs the World title and disappears into the audience. Sliding into the ring, Cole rushes to Nina, checking her.]

McDaniel: Silverback has fled! Cole is here! This, the same man who once damned Nina for her sins, is now at her side! I can’t believe this! What’s this?! … … The M.o.A.! They’re on their way to the ring also!

[The Brutal, The Rage, and Nightstryker run down the ramp as Cole collects Nina in his arms and also rushes into the crowd towards the exit. The Masters stop at the barrier and watch him leave with the bloody, unconscious body of Nina.

McDaniel: Tonight, Nina fought valiantly and without fear! Silverback is still the PWA World Champion! A lot of great match-ups tonight, folks! Hope to see you this Saturday at Rampage and then maybe we can get everything straightened out!

Rentfro: That means you were already bent out of shape. Good night!