(Scene opens to a black screen, you hear the sound of the ring bell ring once, then twice, then a third time.)
(The sound of cheering fans fades up as the picture fades out. The beat to Amerikaz Nightmare by Mobb Deep starts to play as scenes from all the last Nightmare start playing.)
#Yea.. Amerikaz Motherfuckin Nightmare bitch
[Darkstar pulls Hallowel back to his feet. Darkstar sends G.G. into the ropes. Darkstar out of nowhere with a flying knee lift. Hallowel hits the mat hard. Darkstar stomps Hallowel.]
#They wanna know, where the hood at, nigga we right here
#Live in the flesh with the Tec's they never scared
#Them guns we holdin, claustrophobic, we'll let 'em in
#Dump Dump, reloaded the Amerikaz Nightmare
#They wanna know, where the hood at, nigga we right here
#Live in the flesh with the Tec's they never scared
[Allen Kaine opens both the caskets. He proceeds to roll both men into the caskets and closes both lids. James Monroe is confused and calls for the bell. Kaine slides out under the bottom rope and starts to make his way up the ramp.]
#Them guns we holdin, claustrophobic, we'll let 'em in
#Dump Dump, reloaded the Amerikaz Nightmare
Warren punches Storm repeatedly. Warren brings in Eric. Bruce takes Lake Storm down with a knee. Bruce goes for a pin. The ref starts the count. ...1 ...2 Lake escapes.
#Dogs, I think smarter, reach harder
#Slugs travel much farther
#Niggaz stomped a Timberland wearing face carver
#With the box cutter, top gutter
[Scanlon finally stands up. Myers kicks Scanlon in the stomach. Scooter goes for a running knee lift but Scanlon blocks it and applies the clawhold on Myers. Myers neck snaps Scanlon. Myers takes Scanlon down with a knee. Steve gets back to his feet. Scooter goes for a power slam but Scanlon dodges the attack. Scanlon gets knock to the ground while Myers locks him in the chinlock deathlock submission. John asks Steve if he quits. ... Scanlon is fighting the hold. ... Steve is fighting the hold. ... Scooter tightens the hold. Scanlon escapes. Myers goes to the outside and gets a chair. Scooter slides back in and swings the chair at Scanlon, cracking him right in the skull. Scanlon goes down hard.]
#I hover over you lames, Run for cover, end in your brain (yea)
#You did your thang but not very good
#And by the looks of things, You can't come back to the hood
#This is not a good look for you my nigga
#Wus really poppin, Inquirin minds wanna know
[Allen rolls Dawes back into the ring and slides back in himself. Young bounces Dawes off the ropes and clotheslines him. Justin gets back to his feet. Young uses a running elbow to take Dawes down. Now Dawes standing. Dawes with a big boot sending Young out of the ring. Dawes comes off the top rope with a huge body splash. Dawes pulls Young to his feet. They fight into the aisle. Allen dropkicks Dawes. The crowd starts chanting "You're A Faggot!!!". Allen gets back to his feet.]
#How you rocking them new guns, we cope those
#Invoke, like we bought 'em in Costco's
[Antonino gets back to his feet. Romano uses a closed fist on Storm. Romano neck snaps Lake. Storm bounces Romano off the ropes and clotheslines him. Lake stomps Romano. Lake stomps Antonino Romano's head. Storm stomps Antonino Romano's head. Antonino stands up. Romano kicks Storm in the gut, takes a few steps back, and scissor kicks him to the gravel.]
#Don't get yaself murk'd, wet shirt
#Said it first, hurry this that red alert
#You ain't gotta get buck to know that this letter hurt
#The sight of my Hammer, gotcha heart pumping
#Nerves twitching, Eyes jumping, heads will roll
#When the pound starts kicking You be missing
#Moms will be wearing that yellow ribbon
#While I'm somewhere in the Carribean Islands, chillin
[Antonino picks Lake up and hits a sit-out side slam on him sending him to the gravel. Antonino moves back to his feet. Antonino applies a boston crab to Storm. Benson is checking the situation. ... Storm is fighting the hold. ... Storm is fighting the hold. ... Storm is fighting the hold. ... Storm escapes. Romano climbs to the top of the turnbuckle and executes the diving headbutt on Lake.]
#They wanna know, where the hood at, nigga we right here
#Locking the flesh with the Tec's they never scared
#Them guns we holdin', claustrophobic, we'll let 'em in
#Dump Dump, reloaded the Amerikaz Nightmare
[Diesel trys for a snap suplex but Benson avoids it. Warren picks up Benson and executes the cradle piledriver. Warren trys for a powerbomb but Dan avoids it. Wheeler kicks Diesel to the mat. Benson neck snaps Wheeler. Wheeler uses a snap mare takeover on Dan. Danny kicks Benson on the mat. Benson gets back to his feet. Benson connects with a flying knee. Warren goes down.]
#Yea.. Dun..You know we keep them big thangs ( big thangs )
#That make dead people when we hit brains (hit brains)
#It's a wrap for the sequel get yo whip spray'd (whip sprayed )
#Tho I rather hit you walkin, get yo shit shaved ( shit shaved )
#Plus showered up, talkin then we split, EY (woo wooo)
#Wont catch me gun smokin, have the cops think
#There was drugs that provoke it while we rollin, EY
A montage of all WCCW superstars plays. Each superstar standing in a dark room with a spotlight on them, standing in their signature pose.
#Baby girl, I see you, can I get a taste
#Of that thang, heard its lethal in a good way
#Just so you kno I ain't the one that get yo clit ate
#But hope you got a strong back, I'll make yo shit break
#You'll be walking like a penguin for a few days
#Yo Bitch, you know we got BIG CASH
#Money fallin out our pockets, give you whiplash
#When we drive past your project, ain't nobody can stop us
#Infamous they can't stop us, They want our spot
#Yo fall bak nigga we got this
#They wanna know, where the hood at, nigga we right here
Dan Benson is seen in the montage with the WCCW Southwest Heavyweight Championship held high into the air, a look of triumph on his face.
#Locking the flesh with the Tec's they never scared
#Them guns we holdin', claustrophobic, we'll let 'em in
[Benson stares in shock at what he sees. Wheeler is wide eyed in suprise. Warren seems to be disappointed that Terence is back, being the only one to have a bit of an angry look on his face. Terence makes motions to his waist as if to say he wants his belt back.]
#Dump Dump, reloaded the Amerikaz Nightmare
[The beat continues as the WCCW Nightmare logo blasts on the screen and blows up. We immediately cut to William Tocci standing in front of a black backdrop with the WCCW Logo on it. The music has stopped.]
Tocci: Tonight, while the rest of the world mourns those who have been lost in the last week, we celebrate. We celebrate the life, the talent, the commitment of a man in pain. And though he wasn't a voice, or a sex symbol, or a pitchman, or even a king, he was much more to us. He was our leader. Tonight we celebrate you, tonight is your night. Steve, we miss you.
[We fade out. Fade up to the arena as you see it's jam packed with fans. There is a somber feeling throughout the arena. The camera pans around to the announce table where Joe and Joel are ready to start the show.]
Pediceno: Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you to Nightmare on a saddening note. As Mr. Tocci just said the world is mourning so many deaths from this past week. Last Tuesday the world lost the voice of Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon. Then on Thursday we lost one of the seventies biggest sex symbols, Farrah Fawcett, and The King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. And then if that wasn't bad enough, the week wasn't over yet. Yesterday morning the world lost one of the greatest pitchmen ever to grace an infomercial, Billy Mays.
Warner: Ya, this past week was really bad. But tonight, as Mr. Tocci said, is not about mourning. This is about celebrating the life of Steve Pagano.
Pediceno: That is the way we do things here. Mr. Pagano was one of our greatest presidents ever. It truely is a shame we lost him so young.
[The arena goes black. On the big screen these words are seen.]
If someone influences your life in a positive manner, even in death, then you had better damn well pay your tributes. When that same someone motivates you to bring your A-game, then you come in person to pay your respects.
When that someone is Steven Pagano...
You had better drop everything and get your ass to New Mexico.
[A light humming sound is heard as the lights dim down and a very chilling breeze totally engulfs the arena.]
Pediceno: Terence seems to be coming out here to say a few words.
[Almost immediately fog begins to roll in and the entire entrance ramp is completely engulfed. It is so thick that you can cut through it with a knife]
Warner: His return at the end of Death Toll two weeks ago was a shock. Hopefully we will get some info outta him here.
[Not as loud as the humming sound but you can hear what sounds to be thunder off in a distance and lightning is seen through the fog at the roof of the arena]
[The thunder gets a little louder and just when you least expect it......]
[BONG]
[BONG]
[BONG]
[It is the erie ringing of a bell that is being heard.]
[BONG]
[BONG]
Pediceno: Wait a minute.
Warner: OH!!! MY!!! GOD!!!
[Then you hear a voice]
voice: For whom the bell tolls
[BOOM]
[BOOM]
[ZIP]
[ZIP]
[Loud explosions and pyro begin shooting all through the arena to the point that enough static electricity is generated to make the hair on the back of your neck stand up]
Warner: THAT ISN'T TERENCE!!!!
[Then "Sirius" by the Alan Parson's Project begins to play and the fans begin to cheer as they can see someone coming through the fog and down the entrance ramp.]
Pediceno: MIKE BELL!!!! OH MY GOD!!!
[Stepping from the thickness of the fog is none other than multi-time former World Champion "The Natural" Mike Bell and now the whole arena is on their feet]
Warner: It is, it's "The Natural" Mike Bell!
Pediceno: He's looking great!
[The 6'4 265 pounder starts stepping with a purpose towards the ring side area. Wearing a three piece suit and aligator shoes, he occasionally slaps hands with a few fans before climbing the ring steps and comes close to stepping through the ropes. However, he stops himself and motions for a mic.]
Warner: Apparantly "The Natural" has something to address because he's just asked for a mic.
[It isn't long before a house mic is in hand, and a situation addressed.]
Pediceno: I wonder what he's going to say?
Warner: I don't know, but he's made it a point to tell everyone over the past several months that he's retired.
Pediceno: Well, everyone is about to find out.
Mike Bell: You know, I came here tonight to address something. Now as everyone is aware, a very good friend of mine has decided to take that next step in his career.
Warner: I am assuming he's talking about Terence Harris and the use of "The Natural?
Mike Bell: And has decided to use "The Natural" in his name.
[At that moment, Mike Bell steps through the ropes and for the first time in years, is actually standing in the squared circle.]
Mike Bell: Well Terence, not only am I giving you my blessings. But I'm also hoping that it serves you as well as it did me.
Pediceno: As always, Mike is showing a ton of class tonight.
Warner: Well, he is one of the classiests acts in this business.
[Mike slowly begins to pace back and forth in front of the camera. Obviously there is something else on his mind, for he wouldn't be this dressed up just to tell Terrence Harris of his obvious approval. No, there is something even bigger on Mike Bell's mind tonight.]
Mike Bell: I am also hoping that it brings to you the same success that it brought to me at the ignaugural Pagano Cup.
[His voice cracks just a tad, but he manages to fight his way through it.]
Mike Bell: The night that the memory of Steven Pagano gave me a new outlook on life.
[He now begins to pick up steam.]
Mike Bell: The night that Steven Pagano taught me that there was something in this world much bigger than "The Natural" Mike Bell. That there was something bigger than World Class Championship Wrestling. Hell, that there was something bigger than even the world of professional wrestling.
[Yes, Mike Bell was on a roll now.]
Mike Bell: Yes, there I was, just like a lot of other people in this world who believed that they had it bad because of money problems. Or because of family problems, or because that job interview didn't pan out.
[He stops pacing.]
Mike Bell: But never in my life did I hear of one single complaint that came from the lips of Steven Pagano. Never in my life did I hear a "whoa is me" From Steven Pagano.
[He runs his fingers through his hair.]
Mike Bell: If there was ever a person who deserved to bitch and moan about the cards dealt to him, it was Steven Pagano. But do you know what? As much as he deserved to do it, he never did.
[pause]
Mike Bell: And THAT is what being a hero is all about, and THAT is the reason why I'm here tonight. Now granted, there is one helluva card being produced tonight, but nothing can ever or will ever do Steven Pagano any justice. But...
Pediceno: Wow, Mike is laying it out there tonight.
Warner: Well, he is making a point. Steven Pagano meant a lot to all of us.
Mike Bell: You guys can definitely try to give him exactly what he deserves. Now granted, I know that there may be some in the back who are injured, who may be tired due to jet lag.
[Another pause]
Mike Bell: Whatever the excuse may be, but just remember, Steven Pagano didn't give any excuses, so don't give these fans any. When it comes time, I want each and every one of you who are scheduled to wrestle tonight, to give it everything that you got. To make Steven Pagano proud.
Pediceno: He came here tonight to make sure that they made Steven proud. Again, a class act all of the way.
Mike Bell: To make US fans proud.
[Mike Bell immediately tosses the mic to a ringside attendant and exits the ring.]
Warner: My God, he's made me want to do my best show ever. To do it for Steven Pagano.
[The fans are all on their feet as Mike Bell makes his way towards the back, slapping high fives with those lucky enough to be close to him as the attention switches back to the announcers.]
Pediceno: That was a huge shock, and the words are never more eliquent than when they come out of his mouth.
Warner: I was so excited, thought he was gonna throw his hat into the tournament, but the words were obviously enough.
Pediceno: Agreed.
Warner: So...umm...can we get to the rundown now? You know, get this show started.
Pediceno: Oh ya, tonight is a night to remember. Part one of round one in the Steven W. Pagano Memorial Tournament, and we start it all off with the WCCW Champion himself, Dan Benson, facing off against a man making his debut here in WCCW, "The Tank" Johnny Woods.
Warner: I've seen this guy in the AWA, he's pretty damn good. But then again, Dan Benson...ya thats all I gotta say.
Pediceno: Well as you said The Tank looked impressive in the AWA, now we get to see how well he fairs in the WCCW.
Warner: Next we get to see the return of a legend, Allen Kaine. A man that was injuried so bad four years ago that he had to retire. Now he is back, and in the first match he faces none other than the OG Boss himself, Lake Storm.
Pediceno: Storm didn't exactly have a good time at Death Toll. He was taken down pretty hard by Romano. We shall see how he fairs against the returning Kaine.
Warner: I can't wait to see it, this is gonna be awesome.
Pediceno: And speaking of Romano, he has his hands full tonight with Justin Dawes.
Warner: Ya, while Romano was taking care of Storm, Dawes made short work of Allen Young at Death Toll. The walls are going to shake tonight. These two are both looking to take this tournament and make sure they are the next in line for the WCCW title shot which will be at Black Death.
Pediceno: Which brings us too the main event. Two former WCCW Champions, face to face tonight. Danny Wheeler faces "The Natural" Terence Harris.
Warner: The main event we would have seen at Death Toll if it weren't for that pesky coma that Terence was in. But he's back and now these two face off head to head and we get to see it tonight.
Pediceno: My question is, has it been long enough since he got out of the hospital.
Warner: I hope so.
Pediceno: And now after much waiting, and a lot of heart felt words. We begin the Memorial Cup. Lets go to the ring.
[The camera pans the arena, the stationary cam set directly on the ring. Bill Smith stands there with the mic in hand.]
Steven W. Pagano Memorial Cup Tournament
Round One
Dan Benson vs. Johnny Woods
Smith: Ladies and gentlemen, this is our opening match of the Steven W. Pagano Memorial Cup. Coming to the ring at this time, weighing in at 311 pounds, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, "The Tank" Johnny Woods!!! (crowd cheers **********)
[Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones plays as Woods makes his first appearance throught he curtains of the WCCW. He walks down playing to the crowd and slapping fives where he can.]
Smith: And his opponent, weighing in at 243 pounds, he is from Minneapolis, Minnesota, The WCCW Southwest Heavyweight Champion, "Da Man" Dan Benson!!!
[Lights fade. Pain by Three Days Grace begins to play over the speakers. Dan Benson appears at the entry way wearing his wrestling gear, and the WCCW title around his waist. The crowd bursts out in cheers for the unexpected visitor. He smiles, then makes his way to the ring.]
Pediceno: The Champ is here and ready to action.
Warner: I think that may be copyrighted.
Pediceno: Oh well, I already said it.
[Woods walks around the ring. Benson tests out the ropes. James Monroe calls for the bell. Woods hiptosses Benson. Benson gets up. Benson connects with a flying knee. Johnny goes down. Benson stomps Woods. Woods gets up. Dan chops Woods. Benson bounces Johnny off the ropes and clotheslines him. Now Woods standing. Woods piledrives Dan. Johnny chants start. Benson is back on his feet. Benson piledrives Woods.]
Warner: This is what god created wrestling for!
[Benson kicks Woods on the mat. Woods gets back to his feet. Benson uses a closed fist on Johnny. Dan kicks Woods in the back of the leg.]
Pediceno: Benson using closed fists.
[Johnny gets up. Benson and Woods go to the floor, Monroe starts the count (.1) ]
Warner: This is dangerous territory for Woods to be in, we all know Benson is a dangerous man.
[Dan takes Woods down with a knee. Benson kicks Woods on the floor. Woods stands up. Dan and Johnny move back into the ring. Benson piledrives Woods. Benson sets Johnny up DDTs him into the mat. Benson delivers The Shocker to Woods. Benson covers Woods and hooks the leg. James starts the count. ...1 ...2 ...3 ]
Pediceno: Benson gets the win! That was an impressive match by both men.
Smith: The winner of this match, the WCCW Southwest Heavyweight Champion, "Da Man" Dan Benson!!!
Warner: That was an awesome match.
[We cut to the office of Mr. Tocci, inside he is pacing as he talks on his phone.]
Tocci: You guys better get him here as soon as possible. He has a match, a very important match.
[Tocci listens to whoever is on the other end of the phone.]
Tocci: Look, you knew he was part of WCCW, and knew that he was a top contender here. I don't give a shit about the GLWA. I told whoever the previous owner was that he was going to be scheduled for Death Toll and for tonight. He showed up late for Death Toll, and now he is late for tonight.
[Tocci is obviously pissed off.]
Tocci: I don't care, just get him here!
[Tocci ends the call. Fumming, after a few seconds he throws the phone at the wall, breaking it into pieces. We fade back to the announce table where Joe and Joel are sitting.]
Warner: Damn, Mr. Tocci seems pissed.
Pediceno: He must be talking Antonino. The GLWA superstar has had some great sucess up north. He has come here and has had some sucess, and with the last two events it appears he has been late.
Warner: Double booked?
Pediceno: I guess.
Warner: Pad, pad, pad, blah, blah, blah....is it time for the next match yet?
Pediceno: Actually I was about to say lets go to the ring.
[The camera pans the arena, the stationary cam set directly on the ring. Bill Smith stands there with the mic in hand.]
Steven W. Pagano Memorial Cup Tournament
Round One
Allen Kaine vs. Lake Storm
Smith: This match is scheduled for one fall, and is a first round match in the Pagano Cup. On his way to the ring at this time, weighing in at 235 pounds, from Washington, DC by way of Los Angeles, California, "Platinum" Allen Kaine!!!
[Welcome to DC by Mambo Sauce hits as Platinum makes his way to the ring. The crowd starts to chant "SNC" and "Welcome Back".]
Smith: And his opponent, weighing in at 207 pounds, from Compton, California by way of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, "The OG Boss" Lake Storm!!!
[Gangsta Gangsta by NWA plays as Storm makes his way to the ring. He looks a little timid as he makes his way. Like he is having a personal conflict.]
Pediceno: Storm seems to be acting wierd here.
Warner: Wierd? Thats not wierd, thats distracted. Wierd is Allen Young.
[Allen tests out the ropes. Storm tests out the ropes. John Hetch calls for the bell. Kaine neck snaps Storm. Storm chops Allen Kaine. Storm connects with a flying knee. Allen goes down. Kaine stands up. Kaine uses a closed fist on Lake. Kaine chops Storm. Allen bounces Storm off the ropes and clotheslines him. Storm gets up. Allen lifts Storm up and drops him on the mat.]
Warner: Platinum looking good here tonight. After those injuries four years ago, I'm shocked that he is standing today.
[Storm is up again. Kaine bounces Lake off the ropes and slams him to the mat hard. Allen is back on his feet. Storm back to his feet. Storm kicks Kaine in the stomach. Lake stomps Kaine. Storm kicks Kaine on the mat. Storm stomps Kaine's head. Kaine sets Lake up DDTs him into the mat. Kaine hiptosses Storm. Kaine covers Storm hooking the leg. Hetch counts. ...1 Lake kicks out.]
Pediceno: Kaine only getting the one count there.
Warner: This is an awesome match so far.
Pediceno: Kaine in great form here tonight, it's good to see him back.
[Storm is up again. Kaine chops Lake Storm. Lake neck snaps Kaine. Storm uses a snap mare takeover on Kaine. Kaine stands up. Lake grabs Kaine's head and DDT's him on the mat. Storm gets back to his feet. Kaine stands up. Kaine takes Storm down with a knee. Allen drops a knee hard to the head of Storm.]
Pediceno: OH!! Kaine with a hard knee to the head of Storm.
[Kaine covers Storm. Hetch counts. ...1 Storm kicks out.]
Warner: Another close call there. Storm really has to get himself into the game if he wants to go on in this tournament.
[Lake gets up. Storm body slams Kaine. Storm stomps Kaine's head. Storm runs in and leg drops Kaine. Storm runs in and leg drops Kaine, but Kaine moves!!! Kaine is up. Kaine kids Storm in the gut and hooks him in a double underhook, Kaine lifts him into a suplex but floats it over into a crucifix armbar. Hetch is checking for a tap out. ... Storm trys to escape. ... ... ... (AHHHH!) ... (AHHHH!) ... Kaine tightens the hold. ... ... Storm having trouble holding on. ... Storm taps out.]
Pediceno: OH MAN!!! That was amazing!! Kaine wins this one!!
Smith: The winner of this match, by Submission, "Platinum" Allen Kaine!!!!
Warner: Platinum calls that the Diamond in the rough, and I can't believe we just saw that. It looked like he was going to suplex him, but then next thing you know he is in an armbar.
Pediceno: That was pretty impressive.
[The camera cuts to the dressing room area where Ryan Shermanski is with Scooter Myers and Justin Dawes.]
Shermanski: I just wanted to get a few words with the two of you, first off Mr. Dawes what are your plans this evening?
Dawes: Well tonight I will face a competitor who I have something in common with we both Have beaten Lake Storm. I will not take the Italian Maniac Lightly but I am not afraid, you people have been saying I’m washed up, well I’ll show you washed up because tonight Romano you will meet your match when the Big Man plants the dawesondote on you for the one, two, three.
Myers: That’s right, and as for me Shermanski, I have somebody I want to issue a challenge to. See me and the Big Man here have noticed there is one other tag team here in the WCCW and were here to say at this point we are the best tag team in the WCCW and we are willing to back that up and prove it any time the Darkstars’ want to step in the ring with the Big Man and “Flying” Scooter Myers.
Dawes: That’s right little brother. Darkstars were coming for you, and Romano tonight you will find out why I am the former WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion opposed to the GLWA Heavyweight Champion. Because see here in the WCCW we are about traditional wrestling and not pay offs. See ya in the ring sucka.
[Justin and Scooter both walk out of their own dressing room, leaving Ryan there all alone.]
Shermanski: Well damn, Dawes seems pumped and ready to go, back to you Joe!
[We cut back to the announce table where Joe and Joel are sitting.]
Pediceno: Justin Dawes is ready for tonight. He wants that WCCW title shot and he wants to be on top here in WCCW.
Warner: Hell who wouldn't. But we have to wait and see if he can take out the Italian Maniac.
Pediceno: Well lets find out. Bill over to you.
[The camera pans the arena, the stationary cam set directly on the ring. Bill Smith stands there with the mic in hand.]
Steven W. Pagano Memorial Cup Tournament
Round One
Antonino Romano vs. Justin Dawes
Smith: This match is scheduled for one fall and is a first round match in the Pagano Cup. On his way to the ring at this time, weighing in at 225 pounds, from Orlando, Florida. He is being accompanied by his agent Vic Lombard, "The Original Big Daddy" Justin Dawes!!! (crowd cheers ****)
[Frankenstein by Phish hits as Vic and Justin make their way to the ring.]
Smith: And his opponent, weighing in at 235 pounds, from Sicily, Italy. He is being accompanied by Don Costantino, "The Italian Maniac" Antonino Romano!!! (crowd cheers *****)
["The Godfather" by Fantomas blares over the PA, but nobody comes out. The music stops.]
Warner: Did he even make it to the arena yet?
Pediceno: I have no idea.
Smith: Antonino Romano!!!
["The Godfather" by Fantomas hits again, and once again nobody comes out. The music stops. Robert Benson goes over to talk to Bill Smith. They talk for a few moments before Bill gets back on the mic.]
Smith: Referee Robert Benson is going to institute a ten count. If Antonino Romano doesn't make it down to the ring by the end of that time, he will be counted out.
[Benson starts the count.]
1....
2......
3......
4......
5......
6......
7......
["The Godfather" by Fantomas hits for the third time. But this time The Italian Maniac comes out. Slowly as he looks out of breathe. Don runs out behind him.]
Warner: He just made it here!! I can't believe it.
[Dawes walks around the ring. Romano tests out the ropes. Benson calls for the bell. Dawes chops Romano. Romano chops Dawes. Romano kicks Dawes in the back of the leg.]
Pediceno: Romano still looks a little winded. I think he ran from the limo to the ringside area.
[Antonino stomps Dawes. Dawes gets up. Dawes grabs Romano by the arm and breaks it over his shoulder. Romano superkicks Dawes. Dawes moves back to his feet. Dawes grabs Antonino's head and DDT's him on the mat. Dawes stands up.]
Warner: Either way these two are still going at each other. That was a nicely executed DDT by The Big Daddy.
Pediceno: I couldn't agree more.
[Romano gets up. Dawes neck snaps Romano. Dawes dropkicks Romano to the knee. Dawes stands up. Romano is up again. Dawes sends Romano to ringside. Benson starts the count (.1) Romano get whipped into the barricade and Dawes follows him in with an avalanche. Justin kicks Romano in the stomach. (..2) Dawes picks up Romano and hits him with the Death Valley Driver. Dawes climbs to his feet. Dawes stomps Romano's head. Dawes chants start. (...3) Justin uses an elbow drop from off the top rope to hurt Romano even more than he already has. Dawes chants start. Dawes knee drops Romano. Romano moves back to his feet. (....4) Dawes tries to take Romano down with a knee, but Antonino grabs the leg and forces Dawes to hard to the floor. Romano grabs Justin's head and DDT's him on the floor. Dawes isn't moving. (.....5) Romano is back on his feet. Romano hits a right jab, then a left jab. Dawes starts to stir. (......6) Justin makes it to his feet finally. Dawes dropkicks Romano to the face. Dawes chants start. Justin gets back to his feet. Dawes hits Romano with a running forearm. Dawes gets back to his feet. (.......7)]
Pediceno: These two need to watch out. They are about to be counted out here.
[Dawes leaps from the announce with a senton splash, landing back first on Romano's chest. Dawes moves back to his feet. Romano slowly gets up. Dawes uses a snap mare takeover on Romano. (........8)]
Warner: OH NO!!! 8!!!
[Justin hits Romano with a moonsault after springboarding off of the second rope. Justin stomps Romano. Romano gets back to his feet. The two start brawling uncontrollably. (.........9)(...........10).]
Pediceno: How the hell is this gonna work!! They both just got counted out!
Smith: This match has been deemed a draw by result of a double count out!
Warner: What happens now? Do they both move on?
Pediceno: I have no idea.
[Still DRE by Dr Dre starts to play as Mr. Tocci comes out. Mic in hand he looks ready to address the situation.]
Tocci: Good to see you made it Romano. Now it looks like we have a problem here. Robert has counted you two out, and that doesn't work for a tournament. So I have an idea. The two of you get out of my ring, and be ready for next week. You will be facing each other one more time.
[Tocci turns and walks out looking happy with himself. Romano obviously out of breathe and tired. Dawes is ready for another round. All the men clear the ring. We go back to the announce table. Joe and Joel are sitting there a little confused.]
Warner: Usually when he comes out here he answers those tough questions. Like what the hell are we gonna do now. But no, he came out here and said Hi, you two next week. Bye.
Pediceno: You know Mr. Tocci, he likes to keep everything a suprise.
Warner: Ya, I know, but wouldn't you like to know what the plan is for the matches next week?
Pediceno: Well, ya I would. And now it looks like we are going to the ring for our main event.
[The camera pans the arena, the stationary cam set directly on the ring. Bill Smith stands there with the mic in hand.]
Steven W. Pagano Memorial Cup Tournament
Round One
Danny Wheeler vs. Terence Harris
Smith: This match is our main event, and is a first round match in the Pagano Cup. On his way to the ring at this time, weighing in at 210 pounds, from Pacifica, California. He is being accompanied by “The Sweaty Buzz Kill” Burt MacGregor, Danny Wheeler!!! (crowd cheers ******)
[“Road Rage” by the Jimmy Swift Band plays as Danny makes his way to the ring followed by his manager.]
Smith: and his opponent, weighing in at 225 pounds, from Dallas, Texas by way of Oakland, California, "The Natural" Terence Harris!! (crowd cheers ***************)
[The lights begin to dim, and a light humming sound is heard. A light breeze comes across the arena. Almost immediately fog begins to roll in and the entire entryway is completely engulfed. The thickness is almost blinding. Not as loud as the humming sound but you can hear what sounds to be thunder off in a distance and lightning is seen through the fog at the roof of the arena.]
Warner: Here he comes!!
Pediceno: "The Natural" is here!!
[A Voice is heard.]
v/o: I Will!
[The pyro explodes as "Tom Sawyer" by Rush starts to blare over the PA system. The crowd is confused as a figure appears in the fog.]
#A modern-day warrior
#Mean mean stride,
#Todays tom sawyer
#Mean mean pride.
[As the fog is lifts the figure is seen a little clearer. A dark figure wearing white wrestling shorts.]
#Though his mind is not for rent,
#Dont put him down as arrogant.
#His reserve, a quiet defense,
#Riding out the days events.
#The river
[The fog finally lifts away from the big screen enough to see the words "The Natural".]
#And what you say about his company
#Is what you say about society.
#Catch the mist, catch the myth
#Catch the mystery, catch the drift.
[The figure swiftly raises his right arm into the air as he puts his head down.]
#The world is, the world is,
#Love and life are deep,
#Maybe as his skies are wide.
[The figure finally moves forward out of the fog.]
#Todays tom sawyer,
#He gets high on you,
#And the space he invades
#He gets by on you.
[Terence makes it to the ring. Wheeler takes a step forward towards Terence. They look eye to eye. Terence extends his hand. Wheeler accepts it and the two shake.]
Warner: You can really see that Terence has changed his entire attitude.
[Rick Manning is the referee for this contest. Manning checks Wheeler's boots and knee pads. Manning checks Harris's boots and knee pads. Manning calls for the bell. Wheeler uses a snap mare takeover on Harris.]
Warner: Wheeler taking the advantage here early.
[Harris gets back to his feet. Harris nails Wheeler with a belly-to-back suplex. Wheeler bounces Harris off the ropes and clotheslines him. Wheeler stomps Harris. Terence gets up. Harris wraps Danny's arm behind his back and delivers an STO. Wheeler moves back to his feet. Terence gives Wheeler a reverse neckbreaker. Harris moves back to his feet. Wheeler grabs Harris's head and DDT's him on the mat. Wheeler puts Harris in the ankle lock submission. Harris is in extreme pain! Rick is checking the situation. ... Wheeler tightens the hold. ... Wheeler tightens the hold. Wheeler breaks the hold. Harris is up again. Harris bounces Wheeler off the ropes and clotheslines him. Danny gets back to his feet. Wheeler punches Terence in the head. Wheeler chops Terence. Danny neck snaps Harris. Wheeler nails Harris with a belly-to-back suplex. Danny is back on his feet. Harris moves back to his feet. Harris goes for a belly-to-belly suplex but Wheeler dodges the attack. Danny comes from behind and bulldogs Terence. Danny gets back to his feet. Wheeler kicks Harris in the back of the leg. Danny stomps Harris's head. Wheeler kicks Harris on the mat.]
Pediceno: These two are really going hard. Lots of back and forth here.
[Terence is up again. Harris uses a closed fist on Wheeler. Harris with an Aztecan suplex on Wheeler sends him to the mat. Wheeler moves back to his feet. Danny hiptosses Terence. Wheeler stomps Harris. Wheeler kicks Harris on the mat. Harris gets up. Wheeler executes a back breaker on Harris. Wheeler and Harris go to the floor Rick Manning starts the count (.1) (..2) Wheeler stomps Harris's head. (...3) Danny kicks Harris on the floor. Harris is back on his feet. (....4) Wheeler connects with a flying knee. Harris goes down. Wheeler pulls Harris back up and pushes him back into the ring. Danny gets in the ring. Harris kicks Wheeler in the gut and hits a double underhook suplex. Terence applies a modified Indian Death Lock, he bridges back and applies an STF. THE NATURAL LOCK!!]
Warner: THE NATURAL LOCK!!!!! OH MY GOD!!!
[Manning is checking for a tap out. ... ... Wheeler is fighting the hold. ... Wheeler trys to escape. ... Wheeler is fighting the hold. ... ... Wheeler trys to escape. ... ... ... ... Harris tightens the hold. Wheeler taps out.]
Pediceno: The Natural just beat Wheeler.
Smith: The winner of this match, "The Natural" Terence Harris!!!
[Terence stands up, he goes to one corner and climbs it. He raises a arm into the air.]
Warner: This is gonna make next week even more interesting.
Pediceno: Now thats an understatement. But now until then, for Joel Warner, I'm Joe Pediceno, and we will see you next Nightmare.
[The show starts to fad out as Terence has made it out of the ring and to the top of the stage. He turns to the fans and raises his arm once again. Fade out.]
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