Charlie Watkins - Welcome to Sunday Night Shockwave folks.
Terry Hogan - Ummm... Charlie, I think I have to inform you of something.
Charlie Watkins - What's that?
Terry Hogan - It's not Sunday.
Charlie Watkins - I know that! But it's Sunday here is the SWL as we have Sunday Night Shockwave for everyone out there. We've had technical difficulties here lately, but we are back in what should be a much shorter show as they still haven't gotten the kinks out of the problem.
(Skillets Locked in a Cage begins to play over the PA system and out comes Micheal Cage followed by Miss Brown.)
Charlie Watkins - Looks like we've got some other problems to work out as well.
(The two get to the ring and Cage holds open the ropes for her and then he steps over the top rope.The music fads and Cage grabs a mic and begins to speak)
Micheal Cage - The poll was a tremendous success. Thanks to you the fans of the league. You want to see Billy Rock defend aganst three people, except only one will get that shot. Yes the only problem is something unexpected happened. There was a tie at the top. Normally I would go ahead and make this a triangle match but Johnny Spades has already got a match or two tonight. Sooooo, I guess you can say my little plan worked. I knew the fans loved this man and he has deserved this for a long time. The man I created. If I would have booked him into the match then somebody would have yelled foul. BUT I DIDN'T DO IT ROCK. Your regulater fans voted for this match. Tonight you got The Vindicater. And I am announcing right now that next week. The world champion will face none other than the FRANCHISE MICHEAL CAGE.
(Cage drops the mic and starts to climb out of the ring and then stops and picks it back up again)
Micheal Cage - One other thing...Rock, Vindicater. If either one of you does anything to damage this match by way of laying done for the other, not showing up, or anything of the sort that makes the match anything but clean Billy Rock will be stripped of the title. The pinfall WILL BE CLEAN.... Now play my music THE FRANCHISE HAS SPOKEN.
("Locked" plays as Cage and Miss Brown begin to walk back to the locker room)
Charlie Watkins - Trying to be a tough guy I see. Just wait until Billy.....
("Whatever It Takes" by POD stops Michael Cage from moving up the aisle, but not his eyes. However, he'll have to look harder than that for "The Kid" Billy Rock, as he's making his way through the crowd from behind. We can see the microphone in Billy's hand as he climbs over the safety rail. The Kid slides into the ring and creeps up behind Cage as he brings the microphone to his lips ... )
The Kid - BOO! (Cage ducks and spins. He carefully moniters The Kid while he regains his wits ... )
The Kid - Tighten those bowels, Michael. I ain't here to smack you around. I need to explain one thing to you and one thing only.
(The Kid comes nose to nose with Cage and jabs his finger into his chest ... )
The Kid - It's time The Kid silenced those whispers floating the locker room. (smirk) Do you know how?
(Cage only stares ... )
The Kid - Well starting tonight, each and every week these fans will be screaming so loud while I'm defending my title that you won't be able to hear yourself think, much less whisper. I understand that you're the one I need to do business with on this one. So you pick the opponents, and I'll pick them apart. Every week, Cage. I don't care if it's Spades, Grinnin, you, or the Godd*mn Queen of England. And here's your incentive, Cage. Every week that expires where I don't have a title defense ... (smirk) you're gonna catch the beating that someone else didn't. Lucky for you, I've got a match tonight. So work with me here, Cage.
(The Kid winks and pats Cage on the shoulder. "Whatever It Takes" by POD begins. The Kid climbs out of the ring and uses the aisle this time ... )
Charlie Watkins - Well, Kid must not have been listening, or else it was a coincidence. But Cage is going to take on whomever the champ is next week, and if it is Rock, then he may just get the beating that The Kid was talking about. But it's high time we got to our first match.
(The camera comes up backstage of the SWL show tonight, the action is already pretty heated in the ring, the crowd cheering wildly in the background. The camera moves down the hall and and we see a man come out of a dressing room to the right, the silver sippers on his leather Jacket sparkling brightly even in the dim light of the hallway. The cameraman can be heard now in the microphone on the camera.)
Cameraman - Mr. Steele, you haven't said too much coming into this match, and SWL Administration was hoping to get a few comments before the match.
(Kevin Steele looks into the camera lens, and his eyes are a bit distant, glazed over almost. He begins in a calm, deep voice.)
Kevin Steele - Ty Shun Ho. I have been focusing on many things in the last couple of weeks, and your words have brought to light something I had not thought of. My lack of focus on the match and situation at hand is what cost both of us the Elimination Match. I have come to grips with the fact I lost the match. I have also come to terms that you are my first step back to where I was when I beat Johnny Wonderful in my debut match here in the SWL.
(He begins to come to, and seems more alert in his eyes and grows a bit angrier in his mannerism, moving his hands as he speaks, balling his fists, and growing agitated about his loss, and his future here in the SWL.) Steele - Ty Shun Ho, you are my first step to redemption, and revenge. I have to realize when I get in the ring with you, I am in the ring with YOU. I have to take this anger out on someone, and since the fates and Micheal Cage have decided to place us in a match together tonight... I guess that target for now will be you. Not Kritical Kondition. Not Malice. Not even Tom Knight. They will come in time. Right now, I have you Ty Shun Ho, and in honor of your forest burning, I plan on burning something important to you. Your Career! When i step through those ropes in a few minutes, I will be centered on you, as I have been thinking on the last few days. I have been in my living room at home watching tapes of your matches and training n my little Gym back home in California. I have been sitting gin the Arena's alone, to think on my methods for revenge, and I found one thing in these last few weeks. I found the power and Strength within me to destroy you Ty SHun Ho and begin the path of Havoc that I owe all of you. The time comes for you Ty Shun Ho, to feel the power within me, and to know the pain of the Soul Destruction!
(Kevin Steele walks past the camera as it follows him down the hall. He turns around and motions back to the door. Melina steps into the hallway and takes his hand as he smiles for the first time in weeks, and they walk towards the ring together, hand in hand as the scene fades to black.) [The opening bell rings. The two wrestlers lock up. Kevin Steele applies an arm wrench, which is quickly countered with a hammerlock from Ho. Steele attempts a hiptoss from this position, but is blocked and whipped into the ropes by Ho. Steele ducks Ho's clothesline on the first pass and a leapfrog on the second. Steele plants his feet, turns around, and executes a tilt-o-whirl slam on Ho before Ho realizes what is going on.]
[Steele picks up Ho and delivers several forearms, backing Ho into the corner. He ascends the turnbuckle and delivers 10 punches, while the crowd counts in unison. Steele whips Ho into the opposite corner and follows charging, but Ho displays incredible balance, leaping to the top turnbuckle and flying off with a high cross bodyblock. He attempts a pin but gets only a 1 count on Steele.]
[Now, Ho is in control. He whips Steele into the ropes and hits him with a spinning heel kick. Steele gets up dazed, but has the presence of mind to catapault Ho over the ropes when Ho charges him. Quickly, Steele goes through the ropes to the outside and picks up Ho. He attempts to throw Ho into the steel steps, but Ho reverses it and Steele and steel collide. Quickly, Ho climbs to the apron and begins the ascent up the turnbuckle, with his back to Steele. Ho leaps off the turnbuckle with a blind shooting star press. Steele catches Ho and rams his back into the ringpost. In the midst, the referee is heard utilizing his count. He is up to 6.]
[Kevin Steele picks up Ty Shun Ho and throws him towards the security railing. Ho again displays balance and leaps to the top of the railing. Ho immediately moonsaults off the railing towards Steele and misses Steele. Ho is down and Steele staggers back towards the ring. As he rolls in under the bottom rope, the referee reaches the count of 10.]
Winner: Kevin Steele by countout
Charlie Watkins - And Kevin Steele takes this one, but you know what? I think it's time to get to the final round of the Shooting Star Tournament.
[ Red pyros erupt from both sides of the entry way as the laser lights in the arena flash/shine making the letters AA ]
Anna Dea - and his opponent, weighing in at 252 pounds, from Rochester, NY, Justin Arcola!!! (crowd cheers ********)
[Kevin Mills checks Attitude Adjuster's boots and knee pads. Justin Arcola tests out the ropes. (ring, ring, ring) Attitude Adjuster comes from behind and bulldogs Justin Arcola. Attitude Adjuster gets back to his feet. Attitude Adjuster goes for a pin. The ref starts the count. ...1 ...2 Justin Arcola escapes. Justin Arcola moves back to his feet. Justin Arcola executes a huge gutbuster on Attitude Adjuster. Justin Arcola rolls onto Attitude Adjuster connecting with a knee. Justin Arcola hits Attitude Adjuster with an elbowdrop. ]
Terry Hogan - elbowdrop!
[Justin Arcola gets back to his feet. Attitude Adjuster gets up. Attitude Adjuster goes for a vertical suplex but Justin Arcola dodges the attack. Attitude Adjuster kicks Justin Arcola in the groin. Attitude Adjuster hits Justin Arcola with the back of his elbow. Justin Arcola kicks Attitude Adjuster in the head. Attitude Adjuster moves back to his feet. Attitude Adjuster pokes Justin Arcola in the eyes. Justin Arcola comes from behind and bulldogs Attitude Adjuster. Justin Arcola gets up. Attitude Adjuster gets up. Attitude Adjuster bounces Justin Arcola off the ropes and clotheslines him. Justin Arcola gets back to his feet. Justin Arcola bounces Attitude Adjuster off the ropes and clotheslines him. Justin Arcola goes for a airplane spin but Attitude Adjuster dodges the attack. Justin Arcola kicks Attitude Adjuster in the back of the leg. Attitude Adjuster is back on his feet. Attitude Adjuster nails Justin Arcola with a belly-to-back suplex. Attitude Adjuster moves back to his feet. Attitude Adjuster punches Justin Arcola repeatedly. ]
Terry Hogan - Justin Arcola takes a weak move.
[Attitude Adjuster delivers a short-arm clothesline to Justin Arcola. Attitude Adjuster gets hit with a back heel kick. Attitude Adjuster climbs to his feet. Attitude Adjuster gouges Justin Arcola's eyes out. ]
Terry Hogan - eye gouge!
[Justin Arcola superkicks Attitude Adjuster. Justin Arcola rolls onto Attitude Adjuster connecting with a knee. Attitude Adjuster moves back to his feet. Justin Arcola dropkicks Attitude Adjuster to the face. Justin Arcola gets up. Attitude Adjuster stands up. Justin Arcola goes for a figure four. Kevin Mills is checking for a tap out. ... ... ... Justin Arcola tightens the hold. ... Attitude Adjuster is fighting the hold. Attitude Adjuster escapes. Justin Arcola and Attitude Adjuster go to the floor Kevin Mills starts the count (.1) ]
Charlie Watkins - This is quality sports entertainment!
[Justin Arcola lifts Attitude Adjuster and delivers a back breaker. (..2) Justin Arcola runs in and leg drops Attitude Adjuster. (...3) Attitude Adjuster stands up. (....4) Attitude Adjuster grabs Justin Arcola by the arm and breaks it over his shoulder. ]
Charlie Watkins - Justin Arcola takes a armbreaker.
[(.....5) Attitude Adjuster takes Justin Arcola into the ring. Attitude Adjuster pokes Justin Arcola in the eyes. Justin Arcola executes the jumping sidekick on Attitude Adjuster. Justin Arcola hits Attitude Adjuster with an elbowdrop. Justin Arcola hits Attitude Adjuster with an elbowdrop from the second turnbuckle. Justin Arcola knees Attitude Adjuster and rolls back to his feet. Attitude Adjuster stands up. Attitude Adjuster grabs Justin Arcola's head and DDT's him on the mat. Attitude Adjuster gets back to his feet. Justin Arcola gets up. Attitude Adjuster and Justin Arcola go to the floor Kevin Mills starts the count (.1) Justin Arcola goes for a backdrop but Attitude Adjuster dodges the attack. They fight into the aisle. (..2) (...3) Justin Arcola executes a jawbreakeron Attitude Adjuster. Justin Arcola stands up. Attitude Adjuster climbs to his feet. (....4) Attitude Adjuster gouges Justin Arcola's eyes out. ]
Terry Hogan - Attitude Adjuster executes a eye gouge.
[(.....5) Attitude Adjuster and Justin Arcola move back to ringside. They fight into the aisle. Attitude Adjuster and Justin Arcola move back to ringside. Attitude Adjuster and Justin Arcola move back into the ring. Attitude Adjuster hits Justin Arcola with the back of his elbow. Justin Arcola hits him with a back fist. Justin Arcola superkicks Attitude Adjuster. Attitude Adjuster nails Justin Arcola with a belly-to-back suplex. Attitude Adjuster goes for a pin. Kevin Mills counts the pin. ...1 Justin Arcola kicks out. Justin Arcola climbs to his feet. Attitude Adjuster bounces Justin Arcola off the ropes and clotheslines him. Justin Arcola is back on his feet. Attitude Adjuster kicks Justin Arcola in the groin. Attitude Adjuster grabs Justin Arcola by the arm and breaks it over his shoulder. Attitude Adjuster takes Justin Arcola off his feet with a short-arm clothesline Justin Arcola hits Attitude Adjuster with an atomic drop. Justin Arcola chants start. Attitude Adjuster moves back to his feet. Justin Arcola puts Attitude Adjuster in a reverse chin lock. Kevin Mills asks Attitude Adjuster if he quits. ... (AHHHH!) ... ... Attitude Adjuster trys to escape. Justin Arcola breaks the hold. Attitude Adjuster gets hit with a back heel kick. ]
Terry Hogan - Justin Arcola with a back heel kick.
[Attitude Adjuster comes from behind and bulldogs Justin Arcola. Justin Arcola stands up. Justin Arcola executes a jawbreakeron Attitude Adjuster. Justin Arcola climbs to his feet. Attitude Adjuster gets up. Justin Arcola kicks Attitude Adjuster in the head. Attitude Adjuster gouges Justin Arcola's eyes out. Attitude Adjuster comes from behind and bulldogs Justin Arcola. Attitude Adjuster gets back to his feet. Justin Arcola stands up. Justin Arcola executes the jumping sidekick on Attitude Adjuster. Attitude Adjuster gets back to his feet. Justin Arcola kicks Attitude Adjuster in the back of the leg. Justin Arcola grabs Attitude Adjuster's head and DDT's him on the mat. Justin Arcola chants start. Justin Arcola moves back to his feet. Justin Arcola drags Attitude Adjuster to the floor. Kevin Mills starts the count (.1) Justin Arcola hits Attitude Adjuster with an elbowdrop. Justin Arcola stands up. Justin Arcola executes a piledriver on Attitude Adjuster. Justin Arcola takes Attitude Adjuster into the ring. Justin Arcola rolls onto Attitude Adjuster connecting with a knee. Justin Arcola chants start. Attitude Adjuster is back on his feet. Justin Arcola uses a cradle suplex on Attitude Adjuster. Justin Arcola applies a boston crab to Attitude Adjuster. The referee is checking the situation. ... Attitude Adjuster trys to escape. ... ... Attitude Adjuster is fighting the hold. ... ... Attitude Adjuster is fighting the hold. ... Attitude Adjuster is fighting the hold. ... ... ... ... Attitude Adjuster taps out. ]
Charlie Watkins - Justin Arcola has won the match! And Arcola will take on the winner of the next bout between Tom Knight and Johnny Spades
Anna Dea - This match is a Standard Match. On his way to the ring at this time, weighing in at 243 pounds, from Toronto Ontario Canada, "The Cavalier" Tom Knight!!! (crowd cheers ********)
[The curtain parts, and The Cavalier steps out from the back, Guinevere at his side. The two stand in the entrance for a moment as the fans cheer.They walk down to the aisle, waving to the fans. Tom signs an autograph for a young fan at ringside before climbing to the top turnbuckle.] [As Knight waits in the ring "Breathe" by Prodigy rumbles through the complex bring the thousands to their feet in a sea of boos. Seconds later Johnny Spades walks out wearing black wrestling pants with a skull wearing a jokers cap on each leg and "Spades" written across the back in old english. The Quasar Championship is buckled comfortably around his waist and has he reaches the steps he puts his long wet brown hair in a ponytail then looks at Knight with a cocky grin.]
Spades - Knight, it looks like your the first victim tonight and may all these fans have mercy in their souls for your short comings cause i certainly won't. See i told you all that tonight i came here to beat the **** out of whoever Brian Williams decides to put me in the ring with cause quite frankly i could give a damn who it is. Johnny Spades is in his zone, i'm ready to show the World that Johnny Spades is not a pretender but a contender. Guys like you are a dime dozen. If you left this damn sport tomorrow nobody would give a damn. But they do about me. All these fans who boo me every damn time i step out here think they hate but deep down they just can't get enough of me. So your the unlucky victim number one. Well be prepared to kiss your ass good-bye.
[Spades drops the mic and enters the ring.]
Charlie Watkins - I think we are ready to get this thing started. ["The Cavalier" Tom Knight gets nailed with a charging axhandle bodyblock from Johnny Spades. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight walks around the ring. (ring, ring, ring) Johnny Spades uppercuts "The Cavalier" Tom Knight. ]
Terry Hogan - "The Cavalier" Tom Knight takes a uppercut.
[Johnny Spades jabs "The Cavalier" Tom Knight. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight superkicks Johnny Spades. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight grabs Johnny Spades and applies an arm wrench. Johnny Spades stands up. Johnny Spades springboard DDT's "The Cavalier" Tom Knight onto the mat! Johnny Spades climbs to his feet. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight stands up. Johnny Spades drags "The Cavalier" Tom Knight to the floor. Kevin Mills starts the count (.1) ]
Charlie Watkins - This is quality sports entertainment! Did you see that last move?
Terry Hogan - Oh yeah!
[(..2) Johnny Spades executes the jumping sidekick on "The Cavalier" Tom Knight. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight climbs to his feet. (...3) "The Cavalier" Tom Knight executes a jawbreakeron Johnny Spades. (....4) "The Cavalier" Tom Knight grabs Johnny Spades and applies an arm wrench. Johnny Spades climbs to his feet. (.....5) Johnny Spades and "The Cavalier" Tom Knight move back into the ring. Johnny Spades knifehand chops "The Cavalier" Tom Knight. Johnny Spades throws "The Cavalier" Tom Knight off the ropes and hits him with a diving shoulder block. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight moves back to his feet. Johnny Spades nails "The Cavalier" Tom Knight with an inverted DDT. Johnny Spades moves back to his feet. Johnny Spades covers "The Cavalier" Tom Knight. Kevin Mills counts. ...1 ...2 "The Cavalier" Tom Knight kicks out. ]
Charlie Watkins - Johnny Spades almost won the match!
[Now "The Cavalier" Tom Knight standing. Johnny Spades and "The Cavalier" Tom Knight go to the floor Scott Reilly starts the count (.1) "The Cavalier" Tom Knight with a gut-wrench suplex on Johnny Spades. They head back into the ring. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight grabs Johnny Spades and applies an arm wrench. Johnny Spades moves back to his feet. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight gets thrown into the turnbuckle. Johnny Spades comes over and smashes "The Cavalier" Tom Knight's head into it. Johnny Spades hits "The Cavalier" Tom Knight with the back of his elbow. Johnny Spades short lariats "The Cavalier" Tom Knight. Johnny Spades grabs "The Cavalier" Tom Knight and applies an arm wrench. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight stands up. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight goes for a cradle suplex but Johnny Spades dodges the attack. Johnny Spades gets locked in the painful STF. Referee Kevin Mills is checking for a tap out. ... "The Cavalier" Tom Knight tightens the hold. ... Johnny Spades escapes. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight uppercuts Johnny Spades. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight does a cartwheel and kicks Johnny Spades in the face. Johnny Spades gets back to his feet. Johnny Spades tackles "The Cavalier" Tom Knight and pummels his head. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight gets back to his feet. Johnny Spades gets hit with a back heel kick. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight grabs Johnny Spades and applies an arm wrench. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight hits Johnny Spades with an earringer. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight gives Johnny Spades a reverse neckbreaker. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight gets up. Johnny Spades gets back to his feet. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight executes a back breaker on Johnny Spades. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight chants start. Johnny Spades gets up. Johnny Spades executes the brain buster on "The Cavalier" Tom Knight. Johnny Spades sucks chants start in the crowd. Johnny Spades gets back to his feet. Johnny Spades covers "The Cavalier" Tom Knight. The ref starts the count. ...1 ...2 "The Cavalier" Tom Knight escapes. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight is back on his feet. ]
Terry Hogan - "The Cavalier" Tom Knight could use some help about now.
["The Cavalier" Tom Knight gets hit with a fisherman suplex by Johnny Spades. Now Johnny Spades standing. Johnny Spades executes a piledriver on "The Cavalier" Tom Knight. Johnny Spades sucks chants start in the crowd. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight moves back to his feet. Johnny Spades hits him with a back fist. Johnny Spades spinebuster bombs "The Cavalier" Tom Knight onto the mat. "The Cavalier" Tom Knight moves back to his feet. Johnny Spades uses a legsweep faceslam to bring "The Cavalier" Tom Knight down. Johnny Spades pins him with a backward bridge. Referee Kevin Mills makes the count. ...1 ...2 ...3]
Anna Dea - The winner of this match, Johnny Spades!!!
Charlie Watkins - And it will be Spades and Arcola in the final for the right to take on the World Champion.
(The camera zooms in on Dalton Fisk standing in the center of the ring ... )
Dalton Fisk - Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome The Vindicator, "Luscious" Lawrence Rhodes, and SWL World Heavyweight Champion, "The Kid" Billy Rock! I'm talkin' about THE REGULATORS!!
(A roar comes together and rises above the crowd as the chords of "Whatever It Takes" by POD are stressed through the PA system. Vindicator, Rhodes, and The Kid form a barrier across the aisle while they absorb the adulation. Rhodes takes the first step forward, followed by Vindicator and The Kid. They travel down the path together, feeling the hands of their fans sliding across and patting their arms and backs. They slip into the ring and meet Dalton Fisk in center where he surrenders the microphone to The Kid and finds a corner in the background. Something brewing in the eyes of these three men predicts to us that this is all business and minimal pleasure. Billy slowly guides the microphone to his lips as he scrutinizes the massive garden of fans surrounding The Regulators ... )
"The Kid" Billy Rock - The SWL as we know it is gravitating toward a dramatic shift of reality. What you think you're certain of will only submerge you into deeper confusion. And it's going to begin with those of you who've been convinced that the Wrecking Crew have overtaken the helm of the SWL. If you take a look around you and find yourself among that majority then I suggest you hang onto your hats, because The Regulators are about to blow your mind.
(POP!)
The Kid - We're going to alter your view of the SWL. And this vision correcting procedure is going to operate straight through the population that believes Michael Cage has a slurpee's chance in hell of dividing "The Kid" Billy Rock and the SWL World Heavyweight Title, no matter how many polls he conducts. Sooner or later, Michael, you're going to sit there trying to figure out why your hand stinks so bad, and then you'll realize that it's because of all these half-ass ideas you're digging out of your cornhole to take this title away from me. And by then you will understand that it doesn't matter if you withhold the name of my opponent, the directions to the arena, or even the name of the city where I'm suppose to be! It never matters to me what my opponent calls himself, 'cause after Anna Dea introduces him you don't hear his name again for the rest of the night, and the next day as he's walking down the sidewalk, neither does he. All he hears from the whispers breezing by is that, ""The Kid" Billy Rock kicked that guys' ass"! So if I were you, Cage, I'd keep warming that chair behind your desk. Don't be "that guy".
(The Kid backpeddles as he puts the mic in the Vindicator's chest ... )
The Vindicator - Cage you've heard what the Kid said. It's going to take more than a world title match to tear down this dynasty that we've built up. We stand so strong that people are beating down our doors trying to get in. However, we will stand elite. The truth is that with the force we are packing right now we don't need anyone else. People keep talking about how the Crew runs things around. Well the way I see it if that were true then what are we still doing here?
(Crowd pops.)
Vindicator - You couldn't take this man out! (Points to Kid.) You couldn't take me out. And as hard as you try you will never run things as long as we're hear to Regulate what goes on in the SWL. So take your hooligan butts back to the crapper you crawled out of before these little battles escilate into an all out war. Trust me boys, you don't want a war with the Regulators!
(Crowd start to chant "Vindy! Vindy! Vindy!")
Vindicator - (He turns to Kid.) Now Kid, with all that said let me back up just a little bit. A few moments ago you were talking about "that guy." Well my name was on that poll to be "that guy" tonight. And as you've already said Cage won't take the Regulators out like that. But should I be "that guy" I expect you to give it 200% cause I'm gonna give it 210%. And as for that not hearing his name for the rest of the night thing, well, we'll just have to see what the night holds. Who knows? All this talk may just be talk. We'll have to see who walks down that aisle to face you tonight.
(Kid looks a little worried as he glances at the Vindicator.)
Vindicator - But know this Kid...if it's not me walking down to face you tonight...then I'll be in your corner watching your back.
(Kid and the Vindicator smile and give each other dap. Vindy then hands the mic to the Lucious One.)
"Luscious" Lawrence Rhodes - [Looking out into the crowd. Rhodes smiles before he starts] You know what ...??? I'm standing here amongst the best wrestlers in this damn industry today ... and I still can't quite believe it. When I look at the Vin-Man [Rhodes walks towards the Vindicator and taps him on the shoulder] I see a man who knows what it takes, knows what he has to do to get right under Grinnins skin (Rhodes chuckles) and when I look at this man here [Rhodes moves over to Billy Rock] the SWL Heavyweight Champion ... Billy Rock, I see a marker, a man who has no equals, a man who stands alone at the top of that Goddam mountain. And do you know what ... I like it. This is why 'Luscious' Lawrence Rhodes is a wrestler. So that I can surround myself with the best, so I can be the best ...
[Rhodes moves slowly around the ring, he wears a big cheesy grin.]
Rhodes - If I may get personal for just one minute ... if I may take a step back from being a Regulator. A while back now ... Lawrence Rhodes was part of that kliq, the Wrecking Crew. [Crowd boos] And Lawrence Rhodes was a big part. I had to stand shoulder to shoulder with the biggest ego in competative wrestling today ... Johnny 'I call a Spade a' Spade. [Another crowd boo] Now you may or you may not know, but I ain't got any time for this idiot. In fact I'd put him on the same level as ... Bret Real.
[The Vindicator and Billy Rock turn to face Rhodes. Rhodes puts his hands up and is seen to be reasoning with both men.]
Rhodes - Hey guys ... [Addressing the other regulators] I did say this was personal, just hear me out. [Rhodes makes a timeout sign with his hands.] Anyway, Lawrence Rhodes doen't like Johnny Spades. I've got no time for his billy bullshit, [Rhodes slightly cocks his head] if you pardon my french. [Smiles] You know, every time I turn on my tv and settle down to watch some SWL action I hear Johnny Spades. Spades your on my tv more times than Jerry Springer, although I think I may 'ave even seen you on there once or twice ... [Rhodes turns to Billy and Vindy] Do you remember the 'My lovers only got one ball' edition. [The three Regulators crack a laugh] Anyway Spades, to put it bluntly, you've got more rabbit than Wal-Mart but you aint saying what I want to hear. Just tell me if you wanna spin my goddam wheel and if you think you could take 'the Luscious One' in a high roller match. It's what I want, it's what these people want [Rhodes points out into the crowd and they pop] and deep down it's what you want Spades ...
[Rhodes walks over towards Billy Rock]
Rhodes - And do you know what ... ?? It's all good ...
[Rhodes hands the mic back to the SWL Heavyweight Champion.]
The Kid - ALL good, ladies and gentlemen! It's all good because "Luscious" Lawrence Rhodes is one bad ass motherf*cker and I've thanked the Lord everyday since Zero Tolerance that I don't have to look across the ring and see him anymore.
(A chuckle slips out of Rhodes ... )
The Kid - Of course, I shouldn't jump to conclusions. Micheal Cage could always conduct another poll. Look at my opponent tonight. (smirk) Vindicator.
(The Kid turns toward Vindicator ... )
The Kid - There ain't no question about it, brother. It's you, and I'm going to climb back into this ring later tonight and give you the SWL World Heavyweight Title shot that is long overdue to you. People say that I've never defended this belt against a true contender.
(The Kid points to Rhodes ... )
The Kid - This man would like to disagree with you, and so would I. But if that isn't good enough for you, watch me defend my belt tonight against the most deserving challenger that anyone could ever hope to find. But Vindicator, even though I've always said that it doesn't matter who carries this belt in the Regulators, DAMN it looks good on me. (grin) And I'm not ready to take it off. So nothing personal, brother, but you come on down to this ring tonight and I'm gonna show all our fans why you make a great challenger, and why you will continue to be a great challenger. I love ya, man, and I'm glad Bret chose to make you a Regulator. But I have no choice tonight. I've gotta make you famous. (gin) See ya in the ring, pal.
[The Kid and Vindicator shake on it before all three Regulators climb out of the ring to the sound of "Release Yo'delf" by Prodigy ... )
Charlie Watkins - I don't know if Micheal Cage's plan was to "break up" the Regulators, but it doesn't look like it's happening. These guys look rock solid.
Terry Hogan - Just wait until the Main Event... you'll see.
Charlie Watkins - Now let's get down to our first tag match of the evening. No Limit taking on Total Annihalation
[As the bell rings, it immediately becomes obvious that the game plan of No Limit is to keep Doom in their corner. Trazz, who starts the match for No Limit, muscles Doom into the neutral corner and tees off with knifeedge chops. Doom reverses an Irish whip into the opposite corner, but is met with a foot to the face when he comes charging in. Doom staggers dazed towards the No Limit corner.]
[The double teaming begins. No Limit puts on a clinic of tag team wrestling with fast tags and tandem offense. This continues until Chazz gets a little cocky and attempts a legdrop off the top rope on a prone Doom. Doom moves out of the way and crawls over to his corner to make the tag to Apocalypse.]
[The fresh Apocalypse comes in on fire, nailing each member of No Limit with successive clotheslines and boots to the face. As Doom regains his strength, Apocalypse gorrilla presses Chazz and throws him over the top rope to the floor. Doom and Apocalypse set Trazz up for Armageddon and hit it. As the referee is putting Doom out of the ring, however, Little Jay comes into the ring and breaks the pin attempt with an axehandle to the back of the head before making a fast getaway. The referee turns around as Chazz re-enters the ring with a chair and brings Trazz to his feet. Trazz begins to setup for The Innovator, but Chazz slams Trazz with a chair. Total Annihalation takes advantage and hits the Armageddon again. Apocalypse covers. The referee makes the 3 count. Trazz gets back up and shoves Chazz. When the bickering is put to a stop by the ref, they each walk seperately to the back.]
Winners: Total Annihalation by pinfall
Charlie Watkins - What was that all about?
Terry Hogan - You got me. But it doesn't look like all is well with No Limit
Charlie Watkins - But let's get backstage where our own Dalton Fisk has MOB Squad backstage for an interview.
Dalton Fisk - Hey, MOB Squad, can I ask you a few questions?
MOB Squad - Yeah, sure, why not?
Dalton Fisk - Ok, well, first off, why did you jump Janus from behind during the Spotlight Contender Match?
MOB Squad - Well, its simple. Even you should know this, dumbass. That Spotlight Title should've been made ever since the greatest match this fed has ever seen at Back at Last in the Ladder Match, but no, I was thwarted by Havock. So, naturally, I would try for the belt that belongs to me. Unluckily enough for Janus, it was around his waist when I came back.
Dalton Fisk - Ok, well then...
(Crowd Boos)
MOB Squad - Wait a second Dumbass. Springfield, I just want you to know that I don't give a damn what you think. That Spotlight Title was mine, should be mine now, and just so you know, I will always be, once I win that belt, the best Spotlight Champion the SWL has ever seen. So instead of Booing me, you should all be bowing to me, praising me, and sending me fan mail!
(Crowd Boos even more)
MOB Squad - Just shut the hell up!
Dalton Fisk - Ok then. Well, back to business, what do you think of Janus's recent comments about you?
MOB Squad - Well, I shouldn't to be to hard to find. But Janus, you must be from Springfield, Massachusetts, where it is unusual to find people with brain capacities larger then a chestnut. (Crowd Boos) But, as I was saying, i will even get a hotel room next to you if thats what it takes for you to find me, cause I just can't wait for another brawl. And as to what you were saying about you dying before giving up the Spotlight Title, I will hold you to your word!
Dalton Fisk - Ok then, Nex.......
(Janus jumps MOB Squad from behind and starts beating on him. The twon end up fighting in to the crowd, throwing punches wear security eventually breaks them up)
Charlie Watkins - It's going to take more than security to keep these two apart for long. But now, what we have all been waiting for. The FINAL of the Inaugural Shooting Star Tournament between "Mr. Vegas" Johnny Spades and Justin Arcola.
Anna Dea - This match is a Standard Match. On his way to the ring at this time, weighing in at 285 pounds, from Las Vegas Nevada a member of Wrecking Crew he holds the SWL Quasar Title title belt, Johnny Spades!!! (crowd boos ************)
["Show Me What You Got" echoes through the complex bringing the crowd to their feet. The lights dim as purple lights flash and Johnny Spades walks out. Spades looks around at the booing crowd then puts his muscular arms in the air mocking the crowd. Spades stands on the turnbuckle bugging the fans. ]
Anna Dea - and his opponent, weighing in at 252 pounds, from Rochester, NY, Justin Arcola!!! (crowd cheers ****)
[Johnny Spades places Justin Arcola on the turnbuckle and executes a front-layout suplerplex. Justin Arcola walks around the ring. (the bell rings) Johnny Spades delivers a kick to the head of Justin Arcola. Justin Arcola moves back to his feet. Justin Arcola hits him with a back fist. Justin Arcola comes from behind and bulldogs Johnny Spades. Johnny Spades gouges Justin Arcola's eyes out. ]
Terry Hogan - Johnny Spades executes a eye gouge.
[Justin Arcola executes a huge gutbuster on Johnny Spades. Justin Arcola hits Johnny Spades with an elbowdrop from the second turnbuckle. Justin Arcola stands up. Johnny Spades is back on his feet. Justin Arcola gets sent into the turnbuckle while Johnny Spades hits him with a splash. Justin Arcola hits a dragon suplex on Johnny Spades. ]
Charlie Watkins - That dragon suplex was very good.
[Justin Arcola gets back to his feet. Justin Arcola climbs to the top of the turnbuckle and executes the diving headbutt on Johnny Spades. Now Justin Arcola standing. Justin Arcola rolls onto Johnny Spades connecting with a knee. Justin Arcola hits Johnny Spades with an elbowdrop. Now Johnny Spades standing. Justin Arcola bounces Johnny Spades off the ropes and clotheslines him. Justin Arcola rolls onto Johnny Spades connecting with a knee. Justin Arcola knees Johnny Spades and rolls back to his feet. Johnny Spades climbs to his feet. Justin Arcola goes for a tiger driver but Johnny Spades dodges the attack. Justin Arcola and Johnny Spades go to the floor. Kevin Mills starts the count (.1) ]
Charlie Watkins - Justin Arcola is doing quite well at this point in the match.
[Justin Arcola hits Johnny Spades with the spinebuster slam. Justin Arcola chants start. Justin Arcola climbs to his feet. Johnny Spades is back on his feet. (..2) Justin Arcola chokes Johnny Spades with a microphone cable. Justin Arcola executes a huge gutbuster on Johnny Spades. Johnny Spades climbs to his feet. Justin Arcola picks up Johnny Spades and hits him with a Back Suplex. Justin Arcola is up again. Johnny Spades takes Justin Arcola into the ring. Johnny Spades clotheslines Justin Arcola. Johnny Spades does a handspring and hits Justin Arcola with a bodyblock, what a move! Johnny Spades sucks chants start in the crowd. Now Johnny Spades standing. Johnny Spades uses a legsweep faceslam to bring Justin Arcola down. Johnny Spades goes for a pin. Referee Kevin Mills makes the count. ...1 ...2 ...3]
Anna Dea - The winner of this match and the winner of the Shooting Star Tournament, Johnny Spades!!!
Terry Hogan - And Spades gets his shot at the champion, whomever that may be.
[After Spades pinned Arcola he jumps up and down and celebrates as the crowd boos like crazy. Spades wipes some sweaty untied hair from his face and motions for the mic. With a cocky somewhat snarl on his face. He stares intently into the camera.]
"Mr. Vegas" Johnny Spades - I told you all i would win this damn tournament and now (points at the camera with intensity written all over his face) Billy Rock, your @ss belongs to me. Sometime, somewhere Billy Rock your gonna have to grow the testicles to meet in this ring and when you do goat boy, you shine that title up real nice cause you can bet it's coming home with me. You have no excuses boy. You have no claim. I beat almost EVERYBODY in SWL to get this shot and in due time i will finally get the chance to whip your @ss. From here on out Billy Rock you don't call me Johnny Spades. You call me Daddy cause Daddy is coming home to teach his "Kid" a very valuable lesson. What is that lesson you ask Billy. Well don't wet your pants to much cause sooner rather then later "Kid" your gonna find out.
As for you Rhodes and Ghost From Whocares first i'll teach you a damn lesson. Then i'll take what is rightfully mine from the paper chump. Now give me my damn trophy.
[Spades slams the mic down then holds his arms high along with the Quasar title. He soaks in the jeers of the crowd and begins to walk to the back.]
Charlie Watkins - Do you think he has what it takes to take down "The Kid"?
Terry Hogan - There is no doubt about it. Given his chance, no one can stand in his way.
[While Spades is walking back up the aisle, "The Kid" Billy Rock all of a sudden leaps over the guard rail and lands on Spades. He starts driving first after fist into Johnny's head leaving him lying long enough for Billy to grab a chair, lay it across Johnny's head, and then stomps it as hard as he can.]
Terry Hogan - What are you doing?
(The Kid's chest heaves as he rages toward the announcing table and grabs a microphone. He holds the microphone to his lips as he makes his way back to Spades ... )
The Kid - Is THIS what you couldn't wait for, Johnny?!
(Billy drives his foot down onto the chair placed across Johnny's head again and again and again until a pool of blood begins to spread and Spades' leg develops a twitch ... )
The Kid - Don't kid yourself. You aren't prepared for what you've tempted from me.
(The Kid lowers himself to his hands and knees. He pushes the chair off Spades' head and begins speaking to him from a few inches away ... )
The Kid - Everyone peels back the exterior once in a while and unveils a side of themselves that even they're a little bit scared of. It's called a dark side, Spades, and sometimes it's pitch f*cking black.
(Billy stands up and looks down on his victim ... )
The Kid - While you're already down there, you better say a prayer that you can find your way through mine.
(He tosses the mic down on Spades, steps over him, and walks backstage ... )
Charlie Watkins - And Billy Rock sending a message to Johnny Spades.
Terry Hogan - But that does nothing to the fact that Spades won the tournament and has now clinched a shot at the title, whether it be Billy Rock, The Vindicator, or even Micheal Cage. He gets his shot.
Charlie Watkins - Speaking of Billy Rock and The Vindicator, they have a match right about now for the World Title Belt.
[Before the bell rings, the two Regulators shake hands in the middle of the ring and return to their respective corners. The bell rings and they lock up in the center of the ring. Rock takes Vindicator down with a headlock takeover and holds the headlock on tightly. Vindicator fights his way to his feet and shoots Rock to the ropes. Rock is knocked down with a shoulderblock and Vindicator shoots himself off the ropes. This time, Rock catches Vindicator with a scissor sweep.]
[Both men get to their feet. Rock kicks Vindicator in the midsection and backs up a few steps and charges with a swinging neckbreaker attempt, but Vindicator sees it and counters with an inverted atomic drop. Rock is dazed and Vindicator executes a beautiful German suplex. He bridges into a pin, but can only get a count of two.]
[Vindicator whips Rock into the corner and charges in with a reverse elbow. He backs up and attemtps it again, but Rock raises his legs and hooks Vindicator into a sunset flip. Another two count. Rock picks up Vindicator and hits him with a piledriver. He climbs to the second turnbuckle and drops a forearm on the prone Vinidcator. Rock considers a pin but instead climbs all the way to the top turnbuckle. He points down at Vindicator and leaps high into the air in a legdrop position. Vindicator sticks his boot up and Rock lands backside-first on it. Scattered laughter is heard throughout the crowd.]
[Vindicator is building momentum, hitting Rock with a pendulum backbreaker, a Russian leg sweep, and a belly-to-belly suplex in succession. Rock is unaware of where he is and stumbles into the ropes. Vindicator charges and clotheslines Rock over the top to the outside. As Rock is getting up, Vindicator vaults over the ropes and hits Rock with a cross-bodyblock. Vindicator picks Rock up and sets him on the apron. He pulls back the mat at ringside to expose the concrete and puts Rock in the position for Harsh Justice onto the concrete. Rock senses this, however, and spins around and kicks Vindicator in the face.]
[Rock pulls Vindicator up to the apron and puts him in a front facelock. He points to the concrete below and the crowd begins to buzz. Rock leaps off the apron with the front facelock still locked in and delivers an awesome tornado DDT onto the exposed concrete. The crowd goes wild. Miraculously, Vindicator is still breathing. Rock picks him up and rolls him into the ring. He pins Vindicator and hooks the leg, but Vindicator kicks out at the very last second, to the delight of the crowd.]
[Fatigue is setting in for both men. Rock delivers several forearms, but there is no power behind them. He whips Vindicator towards the corner, but Vindicator reverses it and catches Rock with a back bodydrop on his way out of the corner.]
[Vindicator applies a waistlock and lifts up Rock for a back suplex, but instead places Rock rather gingerly on the top turnbuckle. Rock is set up for Harsh Justice. Vindicator climbs to the top and readies his finisher, but Rock can feel it coming and fires an elbow into Vindicator's face, sending him to the canvas. Rock turns around and again leaps high into the air. This time, he hits the legdrop. The crowd is on the edge of their seats as Rock picks up Vindicator from behind and places him into the torture rack. He slams Vindicator down on his head with the Death Valley Driver. KINGDOM COME!!! Rock makes the pin...1...2...3! It's all over!]
Winner: Billy Rock by pinfall
Charlie Watkins - And Billy Rock retains the title in a hard fough bout against The Vindicator. His next opponent will be Micheal Cage, but that is next time. But until then, Keep Reaching for Those Stars!