[AB] Our next match is one with implications in the light heavyweight division as it'll be, the man who many feel is the next EWC Light Heavyweight Champion, "Silky Smooth" Simon Sanders taking on the despicable Sidi al Nassir. [GZ] You mean the "Chic Sheikh", a man who was the victim of a horrible injustice at the hands of Titus Moongarden earlier on our show. [AB] I'd call it a random act of kindness. And based on what we've seen in Sanders' first two EWC matches, al Nassir should expect his night to soon get a whole lot worse. Let's go to the ring. "SILKY SMOOTH" SIMON SANDERS vs. "THE CHIC SHEIKH" SIDI AL NASSIR ***SHORT REPORT ON*** al Nassir came to the ring first flanked by the two beautiful women we saw earlier in the evening. While he did his best to appear disgusted with the fans, they responded with a mixture of jeers and cat calls for his escorts. The most unusual aspect of the entrance, however, was that Nassir was still dressed in the clothes (suit, walking stick, etc.) he arrived to the arena in. When he got into the ring he explained to referee Winans that his wrestling clothes had been stolen by an attendant which drew laughter and cheers from the fans and a mini-tantrum from Nassir. Winans didn't seem too sympathetic as Nassir tried to convince him that Sanders had paid the attendant off to ruin his chances of winning, and he was even less amused when Nassir said he wasn't going to fight tonight. Winans gave Nassir an earful but he'd have none of it and started to take his companions to the back as the fans started a loud bullsh*t chant. Before Nassir could get too far though, "Scat-Man" by Scatman John came onto the PA and, as the fans went crazy, Simon Sanders burst through the curtains and went right after Nassir, who avoided an instant beat-down by throwing his blonde friend into Sanders. Nassir ran back into the ring only to come out the other side when Sanders followed in pursuit. A race around the ring ended only when Nassir accidentally tripped on some wires left at ringside and Sanders was on him in an heartbeat pounding him with closed fists. Sanders tossed Nassir back into the ring and the "Chic" one quickly begged off backpeddling into the corner but Sanders couldn't have cared less and let loose with several kicks to the head. Sanders tossed Nassir into the corner with such force that he then flipped right over the top rope and onto the ring apron...that is until Sanders met him with a clothesline sending him flying into the divider and then bouncing off of the apron. Sanders went out to the floor, grabbed Nassir and went for repeated punches resulting in the you-block my punches-I don't block your sequence with Nassir who was out on his feet. Sanders took things back into the ring and for the next few minutes we had vintage, methodical Sanders as he put on a clinic showing how to break an arm. Arm drags, hammerlock suplexes, drop kicks to the shoulder, post-shots, short-arm scissors, Nassir was in a world of hurt and Sanders was totally in control. At about the six minute mark Nassir averted a Sanders leg drop and rolled out of the ring to catch a breather. When Sanders eventually followed Nassir grabbed his walking stick and jammed it into Sanders throat before nailing an evil looking piledriver on the arena floor. As the fans chanted "SIMON", Nassir walked around ringside composing himself before grabbing a steel chair and ramming it into Sanders ribs to the crowd's dismay. They were even less amused after Sanders was sent flying into and over the ring stairs. Only after Winan finally threatened a disqualification did Nassir bring the match back into the ring. Nassir rolled Sanders back into the ring but instead of following he went up to the top rope. Rather than come right off though Nassir instead got into an argument with a group of fans who were chanting "LOVE YOUR TIGHTS." When he finally turned around Sanders was staggering to his feet. Nassir came sailing off with an ugly bodypress but "Silky Smooth" rocked him with a mid-air drop kick to the arm causing Nassir to drop to the mat, writhing in pain. Sanders was still hurting though so Winans got to a double five count before either man stirred again. Both men started to get up but Nassir was on his feet first, he leapt at Sanders but that was countered and turned into a tilt-a-whirl back breaker. Nassir was picked back up off the mat and Sanders positioned himself for a reverse DDT but when he followed through with the "Habit Breaker" he made sure that Nassir's arm was caught under him. An attempted pinfall only got a two count. Sanders then went back to the short-arm scissors for about a minute before releasing and dropping a series of high elevation knee drops right across the left arm. Sanders decided to soften Nassir up a little more first with a locomotion snap suplex and then with a belly to belly suplex that almost got a three count. Next, Sanders sat Nassir on the top rope and looked to be going for a superplex but Nassir caught Sanders with a palm to the throat and then came off the top with a Scirocco DDT that looked to almost knock "Silky Smooth" out. After taking a few moments to gather himself while occassionally putting a boot to Sanders, Nassir grabbed his opponent's legs and slingshoted him so that his head went right into the top turnbuckle. When Sanders staggered out of the corner he was dropped by a spinning samoan drop for another near fall. Nassir lost focus for a moment though when he started jawing with Winans about being so talented that he could beat "pieces of American trash" even while in his evening clothes. When he turned around Sanders caught him with a lunging headbutt to the stomach but Nassir shrugged it off and dropped an elbow over the back of his head. A scoop slam left Sander in position when Nassir went back up top. He came flying off with a somersault leg drop but Sanders was playing possum and rolled out of the way causing Nassir to crash into the canvas. Nassir almost bounced back off the mat and Sanders was there to greet him with a boot to the stomach and then an irish whip that had so much force that it sent Nassir over the ropes and onto the top turnbuckle. Sanders wasted no time in charging up the ropes, grabbing Nassir's injured arm and hitting a top rope arm-drag from hell. As they landed Sanders fell right into position to lock on his cross-arm breaker, "The Duke." About ten seconds later Nassir had no choice but to tap out to the delight of the fans. ************************************************ **Winner: "Silky Smooth" Simon Sanders, 12:47** ************************************************ [AB] And Simon Sanders showing once again why he is without a doubt the number one contender to the EWC Light Heavyweight Title. [GZ] I'm still not entirely sold on this guy. Sure he got the win tonight but Nassir was distracted and wrestling in street clothes. If he's the number one contender, then Chris Monroe is in for a very long and comfy title reign. [AB] Monroe has to worry about Sanders, another possible date in his ongoing rivalry with Bill Curtis, and, most likely the winner of the Mike Powers/Militar de Furia match on this week's Lord of the Rings. [GZ] Monroe's beaten Furia twice, Powers is talented but way too inexperienced and egotistical for his own good, and the other two are just out-classed. Maybe Monroe should just go after Ernie Grendel. Monroe and Siouxnami have already sent him to the hospital once before. [AB] That was the old Grendel, not the Grendel that nearly retired Fuego, not the one who's carrying the world title and a GIANT, nasty, chip on his shoulder. [GZ] Two other guys who seem to walk around with a big chip on their shoulders are participants in our next match--the ever improving Children of Apocalypse. These are two guys who only a few weeks ago were walking under Sebastian Sloan's shadow but since he's disappeared they've just brutalized the Waverunners on two separate occassions. I expect them to do the same to Parker and Collins tonight. [AB] I think you're not remembering those matches too well and fogretting just how talented Parker and Collins are. With that team you've got two former world champions who are master ring generals and aren't afraid to do whatever it takes to win. [GZ] I noticed you failed to mention they also have the devious, manipulative, Mississippi Queen working her magic at ringside and behind the scenes. [AB] I am NOT getting into this with you again. Let's just go up to the ring and see what happens. Here comes our first participants now. NORTH AMERICAN TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT--FIRST ROUND: T.R. Parker & Joshua Collins vs. Children of the Apocalypse ["When Worlds Collide" by Powerman 5000 starts to play and the lights go out followed by a chorus of boos. The Children of Apocalypse walk out to the ring in their ring gear and enter the squared circel. They've got something small under a black cloth with them. The fans aren't too happy to see these two.] [Zach] Parker and Collins, your time has come. We will now face each other in the ring one more time, but the price is now higher. For not only are the rights to advance in this tournament at stake, but so are your careers. [Dan] It's not about the win tonight, it's about hurting you two. Forget the belts, forget Sloan, forget all the history. Look into our eyes, this is all about respect. [Zach] Respect,something no one seems willing to give us. So we figure we're gonna have to prove ourselves to you all even more. So if we take out you two, take care of the Wave Runners or Power Supply next week, and then we win those belts, I think we've earned a certain amount of respect form every one of you people in this crowd!!! (the crowd is jeering like mad with some chanting "not a chance") [Dan] On another note, Wave Runners. Next week if we both win, we will face you yet again. If that is the road our destiny takes us on it's gonna be a wild ride. No holding back, no slacking, and no more fooling around. This is now a full fledged war. So be prepared, for it may be your childish antics that bring you down. [Zach] Respect is something we will earn from all of you. So EWC, Parker and Collins, and you Wave Runners, you have been warned, THE APOCALYPSE IS COMING!!! (boooooooooooooooooooooo, they're almost loud enough to drown out the opening notes of "Strutter" by KISS) [AB] Do these two suddenly think they're Rodney Dangerfield or something? If they really intend to earn some respect, shutting up and defeating these next men will certainly be a step in the right direction. [GZ] Um, Bishop, have you noticed that even though they were introduced your boys haven't come out. Chapman is talking to the Children of Apocalypse, he doesn't appear to have any idea what's going on either. Some warriors...too scared to even show up. [AB] Greg, I'm getting word from the back...something about a loud disturbance. Adrienne? ===== [we cut to a locker room backstage that is in total disarray. One locker is overturned, chairs lay scattered on the floor and a mirror is shattered. Standing in the midst of all of this, and several EWC officials, is Adrienne Solo.] [AS] Guys, I'm here in the remains of what had been serving as TR Parker and Joshua Collins locker room for the evening. Word in the back is that a large commotion was heard coming from the room and when officials opened the door Collins and Parker were tearing into eachother just like it was old times. It took several minutes to separate the two men and when they were finally split up both were bleeding profusely. No one knows exactly what started the brawl but we do know that both men have left the building. One other thing of note, the Mississippi Queen has not been seen all night. Hopefully we'll have footage for you on Lord of the Rings. Back to you guys. ===== [GZ] Heh, heh, heh...that's some mighty fine ring generalship from your favorites. [AB] Um, fans, I have no idea what to tell you about this other than the fact that Joshua Collins and TR Parker are no longer in the building and-- [GZ] And that means that by being such cowards they've given the Children of Apocalypse a free ride into the semi-finals. [AB] I'm afraid that is correct. Zach and Dan will advance via forfeit. [GZ] Somebody's going to be very fresh next week. ********************************************* **Winners: Children of Apocalypse, forfeit** ********************************************* [AB] Fans, when we get back it's Titus Moongarden in action. [GZ] Unless he's been arrested for larceny, of course.