("Prayer" opening.)
Tara: We’re on the road to FPPVW’s first ever Gauntlet Match, March 13 from Centerville High School! But tonight, we make a pit stop at the Dayton Gym Club for Foundation! I’m Tara Fisher, along with Dick Broccoli. We have a heck of a show planned for tonight. The Ladies’ Title will be on the line in a Three Way Dance!
Dick: That’s right, plus two first round matches in the Ohio Tag Team Championship Tournament will take place. In our main event, Ronin Fox will team with his older brother Cynric to take on the team of Joey Sprinklers and Aki Mann.
("Am I Evil" hits and Los Villanos make their way to the ring.)
Tara: But our other first round match will happen right now! Villano IV and Villano V are approaching the ring.
Dick: Los Villanos are still looking to make their mark here in FPPVW, and a good way to do that is to become the first Ohio Tag Team Champions, even if it is a bogus title. The REAL FPPVW Tag Team Champions have already been crowned, and they are the Pyro Twins!
Tara: Enough of that. Nykk may have put one over on Jon Z, but everyone knows that a) Nykk does not have a promoter’s license, b) that bogus Rio de Janeiro tournament never took place, and c) that "official" David Caldwell is on the payroll of the Heel Stable.
("Let’s All Go to the Lobby" hits and the Concession Boyz make their way to the ring, selling Villano masks to the crowd.)
Dick: Two wrestling dynasties will be fighting it out here, as the illustrious Villano family contends with the Concession Boyz.
(The Villanos don’t wait for them to get to the ring. They jump out and attack the Concession Boyz in the aisle.)
Tara: Maybe the Villanos should wait until the bell rings before attacking their opponents.
Dick: Yeah, guys, you’re cutting into your own royalties!
Tara: That’s not what I meant.
(FINISH: Concession Boy Sr. gets the hot tag and takes down the Villanos with clotheslines and dropkicks. He hits the Dr. Bob Beer Bomb, but Villano V makes the save. Concession Boy III enters the fray and a brawl erupts. The Villanos back the Concession Boyz into opposite corners and try to whip them into each other. Concession Boy III reverses on Villano IV and whips him back into the corner. Concession Boy Sr. reverses on Villano V and sends him into Villano IV. Concession Boy III slams Villano V and then signals to Sr. He leans over and makes a foothold with his hands. Sr. puts a foot on III’s hands, and CB3 alley-oops Sr., who gives Villano IV a karate kick to the back of the head. Villano IV falls forward and headbutts Villano V in the nuts. Sr. rolls Villano IV over and gets the pin.)
Tara: The Concession Boyz win it, and advance! They call that the Hot Salty Nuts.
Dick: They should be disqualified! You can’t rack a man in the middle of a match!
Tara: It was Villano IV who racked his own partner. There’s nothing the ref can do about that.
(The Concession Boyz signal to the crowd that they’re going to remove the Villanos’ masks. They do so, but the Villanos have identical masks underneath. They still run to the back, covering their faces with their hands. The Concession Boyz pass out the masks to the front row.)
Tara: The Villanos just hightailed it after the embarrassment of having to show their, er... faces. We’ll be right back with the Nykk Show!
(Commercial Break)
(In the arena, the Nykk Show furniture is in the ring. "My Way" hits and Nykk makes his way down.)
Tara: Here comes Nykk, who looks as surly as ever. He had his hopes for the Pyro Twins dashed last week when Jon Z found away around Nykk’s contracts and announced that at our anniversary show, Wrestling Revolution, the Pyro Twins will have their first title match against the winner of the Ohio Tag Team Title Tournament, and the winner of that match will be the undisputed tag team champs!
Dick: I think Nykk has other things on his mind at the moment. Remember, last week he accepted Ronin Fox’s challenge for Gauntlet and proposed a Texas Death Match.
(Nykk gets a mic.)
Tara: Crap.
Nykk: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Nykk Show! Jon Z, you can fret and fume all you want, but Contract 34B-2 says that if you get involved in any Heel Stable matches, we will not be held liable for any damages to your physical well being, so you can’t touch this!
Tara: Nykk is referring to the Heel Stable’s attack on Jon Z two weeks ago during Alan Mayse’s title defense against Dusty Schneble. If he didn’t have those contracts, he would have been suspended for sure.
Nykk: Recently, I’ve been asked the same question. Why a Texas Death Match? Why not something technical, as per my style, such as a Submission Match or an Iron Man Match? Well, Fox and I have wrestled many times in the past, six times to be exact. Do you know how many times he has beaten me? Twice. And for those of you who have been through the Ohio Public Education System... that means I’ve beaten him four times. It’s simple mathematics, people. I’m the guy you want to bet on. Speaking of Fox, I decided that this week, since last time I had a couple of winners on the show, this time I would have a loser on the show.
Tara: You don’t need to bring a guest out for that.
Nykk: So, without any further adieu, my guest... Ronin Fox!
("Wherever I May Roam" hits and Joey Sprinklers comes out in a red wig and comically oversized glasses.)
Dick: Look, Tara, it’s Ronin Fox!
Tara: That is not Ronin Fox! This is just another way for Nykk to get under his skin. Sure, go ahead and bring Joey Sprinklers out here, but you just may get your comeuppance at Gauntlet.
(Joey mimics Ronin Fox’s poses.)
Nykk: Fox... Fox, come over here a minute. Now, I was wondering if you could do something for me? I want you to show me... show me what you’re going to do at Gauntlet. (Joey asks him if he can hit him) Yeah, go ahead! Give it to me! Show me what you’re going to do!
(Suddenly, Joey flops on his back and pretends to be unconscious. Nykk laughs.)
Tara: How arrogant.
(Joey gets up and Nykk swipes his glasses. Joey bunches up his fists, pretending to swing wildly as if blind. Ronin Fox suddenly runs out and slides into the ring. Nykk slides out of the ring, and Joey turns around to receive a clothesline from Fox. Fox then goes to the top rope and hits Fox Fire. Nykk pulls Joey out of the ring. He helps him up and backs up the aisle.)
Dick: Who the hell does Ronin Fox think he is, breaking up the Nykk Show?
Tara: I think he’s about had enough of Nykk.
Nykk: Fox, you can come out here and attack us all you want, but it doesn’t change the fact that on March 13, at Gauntlet, you will not win. Face it, Fox... when it comes down to it, you are just not that good!
(Ronin Fox gets another mic.)
Fox: Nykk, you’re right. You have beaten me more times than I’ve beaten you. Maybe if I had a stable full of flunkies to help me out, we’d be a bit more even. But I digress. If you want a Texas Death Match, that’s fine with me. Just don’t come out here crying after I leave you a splattered mess in the middle of the ring! And Joey Sprinklers, as for tonight, just remember that when you hunt a fox, expect to be tricked. And tonight, Cynric and I may just decide to "trick" Aki Mann off that fat head of yours!
("Wherever I May Roam" plays as Nykk and Joey smile up at Fox.)
Tara: Ronin Fox just laid it out nice and plain for Nykk and Joey Sprinklers. But what are they smiling about? Do they have more plans for Fox tonight?
(Backstage, Jon Z is watching Nykk and Joey on a monitor suspiciously when someone knocks on the door.)
Jon: Come in.
(Alan Mayse enters, with the FPPVW Title on his shoulder. He shakes hands with Jon.)
Jon: Alan. What brings you here?
Alan: Jon, I’ve been FPPVW Champion three times now.
Jon: I know that.
Alan: The fact is, I’ve been defending this belt mostly against Nykk and Ronin Fox since the title’s debut. I think it’s time to get some fresh challengers into the main event scene. I want some competition, Jon. If I don’t wrestle a variety of opponents, I will not improve as a wrestler, and if you’re not getting better, you’re getting worse.
Jon: I’m way ahead of you, Alan. March 13, the Gauntlet Match. The winner will get a shot at your title in the main event of Wrestling Revolution this May. And due to the nature of the match, it could be anyone. The main event could be Alan Mayse vs. Huh! Let’s pray to God that doesn’t happen, but you get my point. That is, assuming you can hold onto the belt until Wrestling Revolution. But before that, I have to worry about Gauntlet. So how about this... next week I’ll book a Four Way Dance between four people you’ve never faced before, and the winner will face you on March 13 for that title.
(Alan nods.)
Alan: That sounds good, Jon. That sounds real good.
(He leaves and Jon looks on approvingly.)
Jon: Now that’s how a champion should represent his company.
(Commercial Break)
(In the arena, "Fuel" hits and Jay Crowe makes his way to the ring, along with Dusty Schneble. They hold up their FPPVW Tag Team Titles for everyone to see.)
Tara: Here come our "tag team champions" the Pyro Twins.
Dick: They are the tag team champions, and there’s nothing Jon Z can do about it.
Tara: Yes, even though the Pyro Twins are a couple of dirty liars, they are nonetheless the tag team champions. Ladies and gentlemen, we just found out during the break exactly why Nykk and Joey were smiling. Our cameras caught this earlier today.
("Earlier Today" footage is shown. Aki Mann is walking into the building, keeping an eye over his shoulder for the Great Evil. However, he bumps into the Pyro Twins, who quickly annihilate him. They throw him into some garbage cans and Dusty rams him face first into a wall. Then Jay rams a trash masher into Aki’s face, causing him to hold his nose in pain.)
Jay: That’s what you get for upsetting Mr. Joey Sprinklers!
(Dusty gives him one last kick to the ribs before they walk away.)
(Back in the arena, Jay is angrily yelling at some ringside fans.)
Tara: It’s bad enough that the Heel Stable declared the Pyro Twins tag team champions, but do they have to sabotage Jon’s tournament too?
Dick: That’s what Jon gets for trying to sabotage Joey’s chances at winning this pointless Ohio Tag Team Championship Tournament.
("Crazy Train" hits and Silver King makes his way down.)
Tara: As we understand it, Aki Mann is not fit to compete tonight. It looked like the Pyro Twins broke his nose and possibly some ribs.
Dick: And here comes another guy who’s gotten on Joey Sprinklers’s bad side recently.
Tara: Yes, Silver King came down to help the Concession Boy III two weeks ago as he was being assaulted by Joey, but tonight he has to contend with one half of the Pyro Twins.
(FINISH: As Silver King applies the Silver Surfer, Dusty Schneble gets on the apron. The ref goes over to tell Dusty to get off, and Jay taps out behind his back. Finally, Silver King lets go and goes over to Dusty. He nails him with a right hand to send him to the floor and Jay attempts to attack from behind. Silver King nails him in the midsection. He tries whipping Jay into the ropes, but Jay reverses. Dusty trips Silver King from the outside while Jay distracts the ref. Silver King turns around to yell at Dusty, and then turns back to Jay and gets taken over with a judo arm throw. Jay locks in a triangle hold, and King fights to get to the ropes. However, Jay applies more pressure and Silver King passes out. The ref drops his arm three times and calls for the bell.)
Tara: Silver King gave a valiant effort, but he just couldn’t compete against the two-on-one attack of the Pyro Twins.
Dick: That’s why they’re so successful, Tara. They think and act as a team.
(Jay gets a mic.)
Jay: Seeing as how I just beat one of the most talented wrestlers in FPPVW, Dusty and I think it’s time to add a little more gold to our collection. I hear there’s this thing called Gauntlet coming up, where the winner gets a shot at the FPPVW Title in the main event of Wrestling Revolution. We just want to say that we’re in.
("Fuel" plays as the Pyro Twins exit.)
Tara: Even though the Pyro Twins will be defending their "Rio" Tag Team Titles at Wrestling Revolution, they still want an opportunity at the FPPVW Title, and they’ll get their opportunity on March 13.
(Commercial Break)
("Last Week" Footage is shown. Huh, Cheesecake and Pinky are in the locker room, zipping up their bags.)
Pinky: Come on, guys, hurry up. Maybe if we get to the gym on time, they’ll let us train in their weight room for our match at Gauntlet.
Huh: Don’t worry about it.
Cheesecake: Huh, thi’th i’th our last chance at becoming the first undi’th’puted FPPVW Tag Team Champions! We have to th’tep it up a notch!
(Kai Kitta walks in.)
Kai: Hey, guys. Whatcha doing?
Huh: Hey, Kai. We’re getting ready to leave for Centervilleville High School.
Kai: Oh. Why?
Cheesecake: Because on March 13 at Gauntlet, we have a Fatal Four Way against the Cabana Boy’th and the losers of next week’s matches to advance in the Ohio Tag Team Tournament.
Pinky: Not only that, there’s this Gauntlet Match thing. I’m not sure I understand how it works exactly, but the winner gets a shot at the FPPVW Title at Wrestling Revolution. Jon Z let them both enter.
Cheesecake: Yeah, I did him a very th’pecial favor, if you know what I mean.
Huh: Yeah, you should have seen him! He was so wet when he got back!
Pinky: Yeah, Jon says his car’s never looked cleaner.
Kai: Uh huh... wait a minute. You guys are leaving for Centerville High School now?
(They nod.)
Kai: It’s only a few miles away.
(They nod again.)
Kai: So why would you... I mean it only takes about fifteen minutes... (throws her hands up) Just go! Never mind.
(They nod once more.)
Huh: Right. See you there!
(Huh, Cheesecake and Pinky exit, leaving Kai shaking her head.)
(In the arena, "Guilty" hits and Kara Draxus makes her way to the ring.)
Tara: Well, we understand that even though a week has passed, the Eccentrics have still not reached Centerville High School, but some videotape of their... journey, I guess, has made it back to us and that will be coming up within the program.
Dick: Forget those idiots, Tara. Here comes the number one contender for the FPPVW Ladies’ Title, Kara Draxus!
Tara: Kara surely feels that way, and she gets her opportunity right here tonight. Unfortunately for her, she has to share this opportunity.
("My Last Breath" by Evanescence hits and Jade makes her way to the ring.)
Dick: Here comes another talented, young lady by the name of Jade.
Tara: What I don’t get is how she got this title shot. Two weeks ago, Naomi Leach saved Kai Kitta from being double teamed by Precious Lucy and Kara Draxus, and I pretty much assumed that Kara and Naomi would settle their issue tonight.
Dick: You know what happens when you assume, Tara.
("Social" hits and Naomi Leach makes her way to the ring.)
Tara: This match will be one fall to a finish, not elimination rules. Our Ladies’ Champion is on her way down, and she seems as perplexed as Kara as far as Jade’s presence.
Dick: I don’t have any sympathy for her.
Tara: Why am I not surprised?
Dick: She’s a champion. So the odds are against her. Suck it up, and get on with it.
(FINISH: Kara dominates Naomi throughout most of the match, and Jade gets in some minimal offense, but gets thrown out of the mix quite a bit. Naomi hits a powerbomb on Jade and covers, but Kara pulls Jade out of the ring by her foot. She rolls in, but Naomi kicks her in the midsection. She goes for the Leach Hold, but Kara escapes and hits a half nelson suplex. She signals for the Draxus Driver and lifts Naomi. However, Jade runs in and clips Kara’s knee. Naomi falls on top of Kara and hooks a leg, holding on tightly. Jade realizes what’s happening, but is just a split second too late in breaking it up, and Naomi gets the pin.)
Tara: Naomi Leach retains the Ladies’ Title after Jade makes a big mistake.
Dick: It’s that inexperience showing, to be sure. She was holding her own for a while there.
(Naomi leaves with the Ladies’ belt. In the ring, Kara gets up, limping. She spots Jade walking around the ring and attacks her. She lifts her up and nails the Draxus Driver.)
Tara: Draxus Driver by Kara Draxus! I guess she didn’t take too kindly to Jade ruining her chances at capturing the title. We’ll be right back with that Eccentrics footage.
(Commercial Break)
(In a desolate Ohio landscape, an old car comes to a stop. Huh, Cheesecake and Pinky get out.)
Pinky: Where are we? Cheesecake, you were supposed to be our navigator!
Cheesecake: How was I th’upossed to know I couldn’t read a map?
(Quick cut to Torgo, who’s sitting on a nearby log, then back to the Eccentrics, who look at him uneasily. Silence follows for about thirty seconds.)
Pinky: Maybe we can ask that guy where we are.
Huh: Yeah. Hey! Excuse us! Can you tell us where we are? We’re on our way to Centervilleville, but we must have took a wrong turn somewhere. How do we get out of here?
Torgo: There is no way out of here... it will be dark soon... there is no way out of here.
Pinky: Well, could you come here and take a look at our map for us?
Torgo: I’m afraid the master... would not approve such things.
Huh: Well, could you at least direct us to a place to stay for the night?
Torgo: I... the master would not approve, but... perhaps it can be arranged.
(The "Torgo Theme" hits and Torgo waddles over toward them as the feed cuts out and only static can be seen.)
(In the office, Jon Z is watching the last segment in disbelief when Silver King comes in and starts talking in rapid Spanish.)
Jon: Look, I failed Spanish in high school, you’ll have to speak English!
King: Jon, I want to know why Dusty Schneble was not banned from ringside tonight! I made Jay Crowe tap out to the Silver Surfer! I should be well on my way to a title shot by now, but no, Dusty has to help Jay choke me out! What’s up, ese?
Jon: Okay, all right, fine. You want revenge on Jay Crowe, and a title shot? How about this... Alan Mayse was in here earlier, looking for competition that he’s never faced before, and true to my word, I will make a Fatal Four Way next week. It will be you, Silver King vs. Jay Crowe... vs. Cynric... vs. Swinger. And the winner gets a title shot at Gauntlet. Does that make you happy?
(Silver King nods and goes to leave. He bumps into Joey Sprinklers on his way out, and the two glare at each other. Joey finally turns to Jon and smirks.)
Joey: Nice try, Jon. But as you can see, Aki Mann is still not here, and seeing as how I can’t compete without a partner tonight, I guess you’ll have to call off this needless Ohio Tag Team Tournament.
Jon: No, no, this tournament is going on as planned. You just need a partner. (he looks over at the sleeping man, who is snoozing on Jon’s desk) Hey, you! How about you be Joey’s partner tonight?
Joey: You can’s be serious!
(Suddenly, Swinger busts into the room.)
Swinger: Jon, Swinger’s got a problem!
Jon: You’re right, Swinger, you do have a problem and his name’s Joey Sprinklers. Have fun out there, guys. Your match is next. Excuse me.
(He leaves, and Swinger looks at Joey.)
Swinger: Finally, Swinger gets a chance at some glory.
Joey: Oh, just shut the hell up.
(Commercial Break)
(In the arena, "Wherever I May Roam" hits and Ronin Fox and Cynric make their way to the ring.)
Tara: It’s main event time here on Foundation, and this match will determine the last spot in the tag tournament. Who will advance in the winners’ bracket, and who will fall into the losers’ bracket?
Dick: Jon just made a big mistake letting Joey team with Swinger. Swinger is a very talented wrestler, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they won this entire tournament!
("Seek and Destroy" hits and Joey Sprinklers and Swinger make their way to the ring, already arguing.)
Tara: Well, the Heel Stable’s theme is playing. I guess since Swinger has somewhat of an identity crisis since the loss of his partner Simon Diamond, that he thinks he’s taken Simon’s place in the Heel Stable.
Dick: There’s nothing wrong with Swinger. He just lacks a little focus is all.
(FINISH: Cynric and Joey get the hot tags, and Cynric takes him down with clotheslines, followed by a dragon sweep. Swinger comes in, but Cynric levels him with a martial arts kick. Swinger rolls to the outside as Joey blindsides Cynric. Fox brawls with Swinger on the outside, but gets thrown into the post. Joey signals for Swinger to trip Cynric and then whips him into the ropes. Swinger turns around to stomp on Fox again, and Cynric reverses. Swinger grabs Joey’s foot by mistake and trips him. Joey gets to one knee and yells at Simon, but Cynric charges and nails the Lift Off. He covers, and gets the pin as Fox prevents Swinger from making the save.)
Tara: A big win for the brother team of Ronin Fox and Cynric, and they will advance into the winners’ bracket to do battle with the Concession Boyz! And Joey and Swinger will fall into the losers’ bracket, where they will take on the Eccentrics, the Cabana Boyz and Los Villanos for one last shot at glory. They are now one loss away from elimination.
Dick: That wasn’t fair! Swinger tripped Joey!
Tara: You’re right, the ref should have disqualified him and awarded the match to Ronin Fox and Cynric.
Dick: That’s not what I meant!
(Fox and Cynric hug and then exit the ring. As they start to go up the aisle, Nykk appears, along with David Caldwell. He stares at them and Fox and Cynric decide to go beat up Nykk and Caldwell. However, Cynric suddenly points to their left and they notice Dusty Schneble coming in from the crowd. Fox points to the right, and they see Jay Crowe moving in from that direction. The Pyro Twins insult Fox and Cynric, and then attack. Nykk moves in and helps them throw Fox and Cynric back into the ring. The Pyro Twins hit Final Darkness on Ronin Fox as Nykk stomps Cynric. The ref tries to stop them, but David Caldwell backs him into the corner and holds him there. Swinger tries to help, but Nykk pushes him out of the ring in disdain. Joey wakes up and gets revenge by hitting Da Sprinklanator on Cynric. The Heel Stable then poses as "Seek and Destroy" plays.)
Tara: What an uncalled for attack by the Heel Stable! Nykk and the Pyro Twins have no business being out here, nor does that no good, corrupt official, David Caldwell!
Dick: Nykk is sending a message, not only to Ronin Fox but to Jon Z. Continue with this tournament, Jon, and people will be hurt. That’s the message.
Tara: We are once again out of time. We’ll see you next week, everyone!
(Copyright info, fade to black.)
Foundation Report:
Show Quality-72
Nielson Rating-.48
Attendance-175
Segment Breakdown: Overall rating (crowd reaction/match quality)
Concession Boyz def. Los Villanos: 56(42/70)
The Nykk Show with "Ronin Fox": 86
Alan in Jon Z's office: 76
Jay Crowe def. Silver King: 69(62/77)
The Eccentrics leave for Gauntlet: 73
Naomi Leach def Jade and Kara Draxus-Three Way Dance for Ladies FPPVW Title: 67(61/74)
Jon Z books Four Way Dance for number one contendership next week: 64
Eccentrics on the road: 80
The fate of Aki Mann: 72
Ronin Fox and Cynric def. Joey Sprinklers and Swinger: 68(61/75)
Nykk and the Pyro Twins ambush Fox and Cynric: 79
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