Sunday, December 29, 2002

Red, white, and blue pyro go as the titon tron lights up with H.....W.....A!! The camera pans the arena as the fans are giving the HWA a standing ovation. The camera then pans to Trent Brown and Keith Kincaid.

Trent: Welcome everyone to the last Survival of the year 2002. The next time we join you it will be 2003.

Keith: 2002 was indeed special for the HWA. And 2003 is looking to be even bigger.

We go backstage were we see Santa walking around pushing a big present on some wheels. Santa passes a few HWA superstars wishing them Merry Christmas. He pushes his package all the way down the hall and around a corner.

Trent: Looks like Santa is even here tonight to spread some Christmas cheer.

Keith: But Christmas was four days ago?

Trent: Yeah, and your point?

Keith: Forget it, lets just go to the ring for the first match. It's Cassadra Starr against the returning Tarmen Hughson.

Trent: Who?

Keith: Tarmen Hughson, remember he used to be in HWA.

Trent: Guess not, oh well Cassandra is going to kill him anyways. I love that chick.

Keith: She's a mother now Trent.

Trent: And your point is?

Keith: Never mind, let's just get to the match.

Cassandra Starr has already made it to the ring is awaiting Tarmen Hughson. Hughson's music hits but Tarmen doesn't come out. His music hits again and still no Tarmen.

Keith: Looks like Cassadra is going to have an easy win here.

The camera changes to the backstage area looking for Tarmen Hughson. Suddenly you can hear screaming from around a corner. The camera heads around the corner and sees Tarmen laying on the ground screaming in pain is as some guy has just pushed a vending mahcine on his leg. The guy is trash talking Hughson, he has on a shirt that say Chris Hellfire. Hellfire kicks Hughson a few more times before referees and ETS rush the scene pushing Hellfire back and lifting the vending mahcine off Hughson's leg. Back in the ring Cassadra has just watched the enitre scene. the ref comes over and tells her Hughson won't be able to compete. Starr shrugs and leaves the ring.

Keith: Well I guess that's one way to start off the show. That guy Hellfire, I guess that's what his name was, sure did a number on Hughson's leg. I hope he will be alright. That was some return for Hughson.

Trent: Forget him, that was some debut for Chris Hellfire. I like that kid.

Keith: You would.

Backstage we see Hughson being loaded up into an ambluance, he is screaming he wants Hellfire at Crash and Burn whether he can walk or not. The EMTs try to calm him down as they close the door and drive off.

Keith: Well it looks as though Hughson isn't to hurt, except for being really pissed off he didn't look that bad. Next up we have the confrontation between Ron Dangerous and Dan Storm.

Trent: You mean Chewbacca

Keith: I bet Storm isn't to happy about that. It is technically Dangerous's fault that Storm has to change his name.

"New Disease" by Spineshank hits the speakers and Ron Dangerous makes his way to the ring. Dangerous steps under the top rope and into the ring. He grabs a mic and prepares to speak as the fans are cheering making him wait a second before speaking.

Dangerous: Ok since I really don't know why I am out here. Bring out Chewie so we can get this over with.

Chewbacca walks out to the entrance ramp as the fan laugh at him and mock him. He doesn't look to be too happy as he grabs a microphone from the stage area.

Chewbacca: Well, as most of you can tell I ain't really too happy with the new name. But, it did get me thinking. How can I pay Ron Dangerous back. I could just beat him up. But that would be too easy. So decided to do this...

Dangerous stands in the ring awaiting whatever it is Chewbacca is about to do. Suddenly from behind Dangerous the International Champion "Awesome D" Anderson comes out of the crowdn and attacks Dangerous. Anderson knocks Dangerous down with a clubbing forearm to the back of the head. Anderson then starts kicking Dangerous not letting him get up. Finally Dangerous looks as though he is unable to pull himself up, Anderson grabs the mic Dangerous had.

Anderson: Dangerous, you been saying you want ADA, guess what? You just got him.

Anderson throws the mic down at Dangerous nailing him in the abck of the head with it. Chewbacca is standing up on the stage laughing at Dangerous.

Chewbacca: Hey Dangerous, you're welcome.

Chewbacca drops his mic as he leaves the stage area laughing at Dangerous as he is finally trying to pull himself up in the ring. Dangerous gets to his knees looking up at the stage with pure hatred in his eyes.

Trent: Do Anderson and Chewbacca have a deal going we should know about?

Keith: No I think they just both hate Ron Dangerous.

Trent: Either way I think some Crash and Burn Anderson is going to have hell to pay at the hands of Ron Dangerous.

We go backstage to see the acting president Neil in his office.

Neil: As most of you know I have taken over the role of active president until Grimjack is found and can return. I would like to take this time though to thank Chris Million who had been acting as president in Grimjack's absence. Unfortuately thins happen that are out of control, due to this Million felt the best thing for the company was to step down in his role. So you get me now. And hopefully we can run business as usual. You know how I run things, don't cross me and we should be good to go. as for the upcoming PPV. I have a few things to announce. As of right now we have two matches that are official. The winner of the fatal five way elimination match will get a shot at Ryan Maxem and the X-Treme Title at the PPV. Also, Michael Diamond will make his first title defense against the number one contender Judge. However Michael has some things he would like to add to the match. I have already approved them, but I think it best to allow Michael to tell you himself.

The titon tron lights up as we see an image of Michael Diamond chasing Cassandra Starr through the halls in the back. Suddenly, Judge ambushes Michael with a sledgehammer, repeatedly beating him down with it until he was motionless. After the footage is shown, the titon tron's image changes to show Michael Diamond seated somewhere in his home.

Keith: Having just seen that footage, we now go to Michael Diamond via satelite. Michael, are you with us?

Michael Diamond: I'm here Trent.

Keith: Well, we just saw that brutal attack on you by Judge last week and I understand it is because of that attack that you were unable to join us here tonight in person.

Michael Diamond: Yeah, Judge did a good number on me with that sledgehammer but the good news is that I should be back to 100% by next week.

Keith: Well that certainly is good news considering your very first World Title defense is just around the corner. What are your thoughts on that match and your opponent?

Michael Diamond: Well Keith, I can't really blame Judge for ambushing me backstage. After all, he's a guy that has been immortalized in the HWA Hall of Fame and ever since making his big return to the HWA ring he hasn't gotten the type of recognition that he rightfully deserves. Now, maybe my attention wasn't on Judge and my title defense at Crash and Burn but I assure you Keith, he's got my full attention right now. And next week, when I return, there will be hell to pay.

Keith: I also understand that since the attack on you there has been a new stipulation added to your match at the PPV.

Michael Diamond: Indeed you are right Keith, in fact... just moments ago I confirmed with Neil about this special stipulation. See, as great as my title match with Judge will be there, it still needs a little flavor. That's why, at Crash and Burn, my first-ever title defense will be in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match.

The fans nearly erupt into cheers at the sound of the main event at Crash and Burn now being a TLC match.

Michael Diamond:With that being said, I have a message to deliver to Judge...

Michael leans in closer and looks directly into the camera as if he were looking directly into Judge's eyes.

Michael Diamond: You beat me down Judge but you didn't finish the job and that will be your own undoing. Because at the PPV, YOUR Judgement Day will come when I send your ass through a table. And when you Crash and Burn, you will come to the realization that "Your Hero" is the best HWA World Champion of ALL time... whether you like it or not!

The signal cuts out just as Michael Diamond finishes delivering his message.

Trent: Big words there from our champion. especially considering his competion comes in the form of a three time former champion.

Keith: Judge isn't a slouch by any means, just ask Nick Fury. He knows what to do in that ring. But Michael Diamond looked convinced that nothing was keeping him from climbing the ladder and keeping his belt in two weeks at Crash and Burn.

Trent: But right now let's go back to the ring for our fatal five way to decide the man who will face X-Treme Ryan Maxem at the PPV.

The scene goes to the ring, we see that three of the five competitors for the Elimination match are already in the ring. Jason Mysterio is outside the ring conversing with some hot chick as the she appears to be exchaning a hotel key with the HWA superstar. In the ring, Mental Mark is crouched down in a corner and appears to be having a conversation of his own with none other than Mr. Bear. Phil Alderson is the other competitor in the ring as he looks at Mental Mark talking with his ragged teddy bear and laughs. Without warning, the lights dim as red pyros and fireworks explode from the rampway while "You Know You're Right" by Nirvana hits over the loud speakers. One of the new hot up-and-comers in the HWA emerges from the back as some fans cheer for The Heretic, pleased that they will at least see someone with talent in this match. But for the majority, the people boo Heretic, displeased with his actions. Heretic slides into the ring and is an imposing force to see as Alderson backs away from him, a little intimidated. There was something different with The Heretic this week, something in his presence. In fact, Alderson appeared to be so scared that he exited the ring, leaving Heretic alone with Mental Mark. Mark remained crouched by the turnbuckle talking to his bear as Heretic turned his attention to him as the bell rang.

Trent: Well this should be a good match-up Keith.

Keith: Oh come on, don't tell me we have to actually sell this match Trent. Come on, look at the talent in this match!

Trent: Hey, these are relatively new comers in this match Keith, they're just looking for a chance to prove themselves.

Keith: Who cares about that, I'm more interested in what Jason Mysterio is doing! Did you see what was going on with him and that hot chick, I think she handed him her hotel key!

Trent: Just settle down and call the match Keith.

Heretic slowly makes his way over to Mark as Mark turns his attention off of his bear and looks up at the big monster. Slightly deranged himself, Mark stumbles to his feet and gets in Heretic's face, not intimidated in the least with the Heretic. Mark starts yelling insults at Heretic for disrupting his conversation with his bear and he holds out his bear in front of Heretic's face, commanding that Heretic make up for it by kissing the bear.

Keith: What the hell is Mark doing?

Trent: I think he's telling Heretic to kiss his teddy bear.

Heretic knocked the teddy bear from Mark's hands as the crowd booed, showing how much they hated Heretic. Mental Mark looked down at Mr. Bear and then lifted his gaze to Heretic with fire in his eyes. Without warning, Mark began laying hard rights and lefts into Heretic, hitting him all over. Caught off guard, Heretic stumbled backwards with each blow as Mark began kicking some serious ass. Knocking him back into the ropes, Mark grabbed a hold of Heretic's arm and irish whipped him across the ring. Heretic bounced back and was met with a powerslam by Mark!

Trent: Mark with a huge Powerslam on Heretic and Mental Mark is doing some serious damage to the big man!

Mark didn't let up for one second as he began stomping away at Heretic, not allowing Heretic a chance to recover. But Mark's full attention was on Heretic and he didn't see Phil Alderson sneaking up behind him. Alderson charged and hit Mark down to the mat with a huge Clothesline right to the back of the head!

Trent: Oh man! Alderson almost took Mark's head off there!

Keith: Hey, wait a minute... isn't there supposed to be another competitor in this match?

Trent: Um, yeah, actually... there is. Brad Evans is supposed to be in this match.

Keith: Well where the hell is he?

Trent: No clue Keith.

Alderson stomped away at Mark as Heretic got back to his feet. Seeing Heretic, Alderson backed off of Mark and put his hands out, signifying that Mark was all his.

Trent: Look at Alderson, backing away from Heretic like a little baby.

Keith: Hey, you'd be backing away from The Heretic too Trent.

Heretic appeared to accept this offereing as he lifted Mark up off the mat and grabbed Mark around the throat. With one hand, Heretic lifted Mark up off the mat and Chokeslammed him down!

Trent: What a Chokeslam by Heretic and this one has to be over!

Heretic got into a lazy cover on Mark as the referee got down and made the count. 1...2... Heretic got up off of Mark, not wanting to end it quite yet.

Trent: Now this is not necessary! Heretic just wants to punish Mark here!

The fans boo Heretic as he pulls Mark to his feet once more. Shoving Mark's head in between his legs, Heretic flips Mark into the air and slams him down onto the mat with a thunderous Powerbomb!

Trent: And now a huge Powerbomb by Heretic and I'm begging him to end this.

Heretic falls down to the mat and makes another lazy cover. The ref, again, makes the count. 1....2.... Heretic gets up off Mark again.

Trent: Come on now! Enough is enough!

The fans began to chant "Asshole" as Heretic, again, pulls Mental Mark to his feet as Phil Alderson stands a safe distance away, pleased with what he is seeing. Heretic again lifts Mark into the air for a Powerbomb, except this time it's for a Cross Powerbomb!

Trent: Heretic going for the Original Sin and if he hits this then it's got to be over!

Realizing that he was in trouble, Heretic wiggled and slipped his way out of the grasp of Heretic, landing behind him. Furious that he was unable to hit his finisher, Heretic spun around and was rewarded with a shot to the lower extremities by Mark! Mark immediatly followed the blow up with a DDT, dropping the big man down to the mat!

Trent: A low blow that went undetected by the referee and a DDT and Mental Mark has taken Heretic down!

Alderson quickly went to capitalize on Mark's damaged condition as Alderson pulled Mark up to his feet but Mental Mark broke away from Phil's grasp and began hammering away at him with hard rights!

Trent: Mental Mark is basically in a handicap match right now but he's, somehow, fighting off both men!

Keith: Yeah, and meanwhile Jason Mysterio is hooking it up with some hot chick outside.

Mark backed Alderson back into the corner and beat him down so that Alderson was now sitting. Turning his attention back to the Heretic, he saw the big man beginning to get to his feet. Charging at him, Mark managed to Clothesline the beast up and over the top rope and to the outside!

Trent: Mental Mark, clearly not intimidated here, is fending off two men at the same time! I tell ya Keith, I'm very impressed with him right now!

Mark turned around to see that Alderson was up again. Mark began to walk towards Alderson but then he saw that Alderson was holding Mr. Bear in his hands. Mental Mark stood frozen in his tracks as he looked at Alderson who smiled an evil grin at Mark. Alderson had his arm wrapped around Mr. Bear's throat and he appeared to be choking him.

Keith: Ha, ha, ha, this is great! Alderson is holding Mental Mark's bear hostage!

Trent: Come on now, this isn't funny!

Keith: Of course it is, it's a teddy bear Trent! Ha, ha, ha! He's holding a teddy bear hostage! Oh my God, that is hilarious! Ha, ha, ha!

Mark appeared to be feeling the pain that Mr. Bear was feeling for tears began to welt up in his eyes. With every step that Alderson took towards Mark, Mark backed up, not wanting to provoke Phil. But while Alderson was focused his task at hand, Jason Mysterio had FINALLY decided to get involved in the match as he slid into the ring. Mysterio calmly walked up to Alderson as Alderson was totally unaware as he smirked again at Mark, enjoying tormenting the superstar. Mysterio politely tapped Alderson on the shoulder as Alderson's eyes grew wide. Slowly turning around, Mysterio met Alderson with a kick to the gut which caused Alderson to drop a hold of Mr. Bear. Mysterio followed this up with multiple right hands to Alderson as Mark dove into the fray trying to save Mr. Bear from getting trampled on. Backing Alderson into the ropes, Jason Mysterio managed to Clothesline Phil up and over the ropes and to the outside!

Trent: Jason Mysterio some-what coming to the rescue of Mr. Bear there!

Keith: Oh please, it's a teddy bear Trent.

Trent: Well it obviously appears to mean a lot to Mark, Keith.

Keith: That's because he's Mental, Trent.

Jason Mysterio turned around to see Mental Mark standing before him with Mr. Bear in hand. Mark had his head down as he appeared to be talking with Mr. Bear, making sure that he was alright. Jason looked at this display of affection in confusion. While this was all transpiring, Heretic had made it back to his feet and now slid back into the ring behind Jason Mysterio. Feeling another presence in the ring, Mysterio turned around only to get floored down to the mat with a huge Clothesline!

Trent: What a Clothesline there by Heretic as he almost took Mysterio's head off!

Heretic fixed his eyes upon Mark who held Mr. Bear closely to his chest, fearing for the bear's safety. Heretic just stared at Mark but he decided it better to turn his attention upon Jason Mysterio. Pulling Mysterio to his feet, Heretic hoisted Mysterio high above his head. After a couple of presses, Heretic then launched Mysterio up over the top rope!

Trent:> Heretic just Press Slammed Jason Mysterio up over the top rope all the way down to the concrete! My God, Heretic could've broken Mysterio's ribs there!

Heretic stared at the damage on the outside of the ring as Mark held Mr. Bear up to his ear as he appeared to be getting some advice. Having heard what Mr. Bear had to say, Mark nodded his head in approval as his face light up with a crooked smile. Mental Mark stalked behind Heretic as he held Mr. Bear firmly with two hands, preparing to strike.

Keith: What in the hell is Mental Mark doing Trent?

Trent: Beats me Keith.

Remembering that Mark was behind him, Heretic turned just as Mark lunged at him and drove Mr. Bear right into his forehead! Heretic fell to the mat busted open as the fans in the arena were shocked to say the least!

Keith: Whoa, what is Mr. Bear packing there!?

Trent: I don't know but I think he just knocked out Heretic!

Heretic lay motionless on the mat as blood poured freely from his wound. Mark, again, put Mr. Bear to his ear as he appeared to be getting some more advice. Nodding his head once more, Mark gently placed Mr. Bear down and then began to ascend to the top rope!

Keith: Now what is he doing!?

Mark balanced himself up on the top rope for a second before flying off backwards, hitting a picture-perfect Moonsault!

Trent: Well, it doesn't get much prettier then that. He must've learned to fly like that in the Circus!

Mark remained on top of The Heretic as the referee got down to make the count. 1....2..... Phil Alderson pulled the ref from the ring!

Trent: Oh come on now, Mark had the Heretic beat there!

Keith: Alderson did the right thing Trent, the only reason that Mark even has Heretic down is because he hit him over the head with a teddy bear.

Trent: You know how weak that makes Heretic sound Keith?

Alderson and the ref began arguing on the outside as Mental Mark got up off The Heretic and saw the ref and Alderson outside. Not giving it a second thought, Mark grabbed a hold of the top rope and launched himself up over the top rope and fell down onto Alderson and the ref with a Cross Body!

Trent: What an insane move by Mark but it connects!

Keith: Yeah it connects, but he knocked down the referee in the process! Guess he should've consulted his bear on that tactic Trent, not very smart in my opinion!

Apparently it might not have been a smart move as Mark rolled around on the concrete floor, holding his ribs. As a result, Alderson managed to make it to his feet first. Alderson rolled Mark back into the ring and then went and grabbed a steel chair from ring side.

Trent: Now what does Alderson plan on doing with that steel chair?

Alderson slides into the ring and stalks behind Mental Mark. Mark slowly makes it to his feet and is met with a thunderous chair shot to the head!

Trent: My God you can hear the echo throughout the arena of steel hitting skull!

Alderson tosses the chair out of the ring and makes the cover on Mental Mark as the referee slowly comes around and slides back into the ring. Still injured, the ref slowly crawls over to where the pin is taking place and makes the count! 1...2.... Kick out!

Trent: Mental Mark kicked out! Mental Mark kicked out! I don't believe it! I don't believe it!

The fans cheered at the sight of this as Mark, for some reason, has quickly become a fan favorite in this match-up. Alderson glares at the referee, unable to believe that Mark kicked out of that! The referee stumbles to his feet as Alderson gets up and immediatly gets right in his face.

Trent: Well I guess Alderson believes it was a slow count.

Keith: It had to be! There was no way that Mark should've been able to kick out of that!

Frusterated with the referee, Alderson shoved him down to the mat and then slid out of the ring, grabbing the steel chair once again. Alderson slid back into the ring and went to attack Mark with it once more but the ref intervened this time, taking the steel chair from Phil!

Keith: Hey! Who does the ref think he is!? Alderson was going to use that!

Alderson got in the ref's face but the ref stayed firm to his beliefs, now allowing Alderson to have the chair back. Meanwhile, Mark had managed to shake off the cobwebs of the chair shot and get back to his feet. Finding his way back to Mr. Bear, Mark grabbed a hold of his trust worthy companion and stalked behind Alderson. The ref turned around and placed the chair outside the ring as Alderson turned around to see Mark standing before him. Before Alderson could react, Mr. Bear was driven right into his head!

Trent: Mental Mark just drove his bear right into Alderson's skull and Alderson appears to be out!

Mark fell down into the cover as the ref turned around and saw the pinning attempt. 1...2...3! The fans erupted into cheers as the ref rang the bell, declaring Alderson eliminated! Mark got up off the mat and held Mr. Bear high into the air as he celebrated. The ref rolled Phil Alderson out of the ring so as to clear him from disrupting the match in any way. As Alderson lay outside the ring he came to the realization as to what had just occured as he saw Mental Mark up on a turnbuckle hoisting Mr. Bear high above his head in victory. Furious, Alderson made his way to his feet and over to where his steel chair was. Alderson slid back into the ring as the ref made an attemp to stop him but Alderson shoved the referee aside. Mark got down from the turnbuckle and turned around as he was leveled right across the face with that steel chair!

Trent: My God what a shot to the head of Mental Mark and that was totally uncalled for!

Keith: Alderson was just getting payback Trent!

The loud shot appeared to wake The Heretic out of his daze as the big man suddenly sat up, seeing a stream of blood run down his nose. Heretic turned his head to see Alderson standing above a downed Mental Mark. Seeing that Heretic was again conscious, Alderson willingly made his way out of the ring, not wanting any part of Heretic. Alderson made his way back up the rampway, the damage done. The fans began throwing trash at him as he made his way to the back. In the ring, Heretic made his way to his feet and over to Mark, the man who had busted him open. Pulling Mental Mark up, Heretic flipped him up and held him suspended in air for a couple of seconds before Powerbombing him down with a Cross Powerbomb!

Trent: Original Sin! Original Sin! The Heretic just slammed Mark down with the Original Sin and this one has to be over!

The Heretic made the cover as the referee got down and made the count. 1...2...3! The ref rang the bell, declaring Mental Mark eliminated as the fans booed. Having stopped halfway up the rampway to see Mark eliminated, Phil Alderson smirked and raised his hands high into the air, having been a contributor in Mental Mark's demise in the match-up! The fans boos changed to cheers as Mark's tag partner, Syco Sam ran down the rampway and Clotheslined Alderson in the back of the head, dropping Phil down onto the steel! Having dropped his chair following the hit, Sam grabbed a hold of the steel chair and lifted it high above his head. Alderson made it to his knees and looked up to see Syco Sam prepared to strike. Alderson began to plead his case but Sam was going to hear none of it as he drove the steel chair down hard, not allowing Alderson a chance to even protect himself!

Trent: Oh dear God! Syco Sam just indented Alderson's head with that steel chair! Look at what he did to the chair!

Keith: The hell with what he did to the chair, look at what he did to Alderson!

Syco Sam smiled a twisted smile before making his way down the rest of the rampway to the ring. Inside the ring, The Heretic was flaunting his victory over Mental Mark. Syco Sam slid into the ring and pulled his Tag Partner and his teddy bear out of the ring and away from further damage. Sam helped Mark back up the rampway as The Heretic stood in the ring, waiting for Jason Mysterio to get in.

Trent: Well it appears to be down to just The Heretic and Jason Mysterio now but I'm not sure if Mysterio will even be able to compete!

Keith: I think you might be right. Mysterio hasn't gotten up since being thrown over the top rope!

Trent: Well, I wouldn't be so sure Keith because I don't see Mysterio anywhere.

Heretic, too, realized this. The last time he had seen him was when he was laying on the concrete floor. Heretic glared over at the referee as if accusing him of something but the ref just looked back at the big man dumbfounded. As Heretic continued looking around, Jason Mysterio emerged from under the ring with a ladder in hand! The crowd went nuts as they saw this as the crowd's reaction only seemed to anger Heretic more as he continued looking around for Mysterio. Mysterio, who was now behind Heretic, set the ladder up on the outside and began to climb up on it.

Keith: Hey, since when did this become a ladder match!

Trent: Extreme measures call for extreme circumstances Keith! This may be the only way that Jason Mysterio can keep Heretic down!

Mysterio quickly climbed up the ladder and made it to the very top. Balancing himself up on the top of it, he patiently waited for The Heretic to turn around. Eventually, Heretic did as he looked up to see The Heretic perched on top of the ladder. Without thinking twice, Mysterio launched himself from off the top of the ladder and landed on Heretic with a Cross Body! Jason Mysterio lay a top of The Heretic as the referee got down and made the count. 1...2...Kick Out!

Trent: Heretic kicked out! I don't believe it! What a desperation move by Jason Mysterio though to try and put Heretic away here!

Mysterio held his head in shock, unable to believe that the move didn't put Heretic down for the count. With no ideas left, Mysterio rolled out of the ring and grabbed a steel chair. Hopping back up onto the apron, Mysterio raised the chair high in the air as the fans cheered their approval. The ref tried to talk Mysterio out of it as Heretic stumbled back up to his feet. Heretic turned and faced Mysterio as Mysterio hopped up onto the ropes and springboarded off towards Heretic swinging that chair at Heretic's face. Heretic waited till the last second before he then swung at Mysterio, driving his knuckles right into the chair which, in turn, knocked the chair right into Mysterio's own face! Mysterio dropped to the mat in a heap holding his face as Heretic shook off his knuckles which were bleeding from that type of move.

Trent: I don't believe it! Heretic just punched that chair right back into Mysterio's face! How could Heretic's hand not be broken after that!?

Shaking the pain off, Heretic pulled Jason Mysterio up and flipped him up into the air and then suspended him up against his back. Then lifting him high into the air, he fell foward and Powerbombed him down to the mat!

Trent: Original Sin on Jason Mysterio and I have a feeling that Heretic has this one won!

Heretic makes the half-hearted cover on Jason Mysterio as the referee makes the count. 1...2...3! The ref rings the bell and declares The Heretic the winner as The Heretic gets up off of Jason Mysterio and raises his arms high up in the air as blood continues to trickle down his face.

Trent: Well Heretic walks away the victor but my hat is off to the other competitors, they sure gave it their all here tonight for the fans.

Keith: Yeah, yeah, yeah... wel all know they do it for the fans and not their pay checks. But despite what they do it for, I want to know why Brad Evans wasn't apart of this match.

Trent: Well I can't answer that Keith, but I do hope that nothing has happened to him.

Keith: However it looks as though The Heretic is going to get a rematch for the X-Treme Title against Ryan Maxem. Heretic came close last time so maybe this time he can go over the top.

Backstage we see Anderson walking around looking pretty good after his attack of Ron Dangerous. Anderson looks over at his International Title and taps it as he whistles on through the hall, he rounds a corner and his suddenly stopped in his tracks by a sledge hammer swung by Phil Alderson. Alderson connects with Anderson?s midsection doubling him over grabbing his chest. Alderson then takes the sledge hammer and drives it into Anderson?s back sending him crashing to the floor. Alderson looks down at Anderson, smiles, and walks off.

Trent: Well Alderson told Anderson he was coming, I guess now Anderson can tell that Phil Alderson is here.

Keith: We will check back in on Anderson later but right we have to go to the ring for our third match of the night, Kevin Conner gets a chance at revenge against the newcomer Syco Sam.

Trent: Conner and Hartman where embarrassed by Sam and tag team partner Mental Mark last week on Survival.

"King Of My World" by Saliva hits the speakers and The Hardcore Icon himself makes his way down to the ring. Conner makes it about half way down the ramp before Syco Sam comes running down and attacking Conner from behind.

Keith: Looks like Sam doesn?t want to wait for this match to start.

Sam nails Conner with a forearm knocking Conner into the ring apron. Conner turns around and his met with a right hand. Conner rolls into the ring trying to catch his breath but Sam follows him in not giving him a chance to rest. Sam pulls Conner to his feet and whips him into the ropes. Conner comes back and Sam clotheslines him back to the mat. Conner has his breath knocked completely out of him and can?t seem to get up. Sam sees this and makes a cover 1?2..kick out by Conner. Sam grabs Conner?s hair and pulls him back to his feet. Sam snap mare?s Conner over and locks on a reverse chin lock.

Trent: Is it just me or has Conner had no offence thus far.

Keith: It isn?t just you, Conner has had nothing since Sam attacked him to start the match.

Sam has the chin lock in tight as Conner is losing his will to fight. The ref goes over and lifts Conner?s arm, it falls, he lifts it again, and it falls again. The ref goes to lift it again but doesn?t have to as Conner shoots it up by himself. Conner starts pumping his fist as he manages to make it to a knee.

Trent: Conner is Hulking Up I don?t believe it.

Conner makes it to his feet and starts throwing some elbows in Sam?s midsection. Sam?s hold is broken and Conner tries to slingshot off the ropes. Conner comes off and nails a high knee to knock Sam off his feet Sam bounces right back up though and Conner takes off again, another high knee and Same goes down again only to pop right back up.

Keith: This guy is crazy you just can?t keep him down.

Conner can?t believe it. Conner pushes him into the ropes. Conner then moun so this time he just nails Sam with a right hand. Sam rocks back as Conner nails Sam again sending him into the turnbuckle. Conner Mounts Sam standing on the second rope nailing Sam with right hands as the crowd counts along 1?..2??3??4?..5??6??7??.8??9?. before Conner can get the tenth punch in Sam drops him backwards with a backbreaker. Conner is motionless after the backbreaker as Sam makes another cover 1?2? out of nowhere The Phenomenal One Nate Hartman pulls Conner?s leg breaking the count.

Trent: Conner was done for, Hartman just saved Conner from taking another embarrassing loss.

Keith: It looks like Hartman is still trying to prove he deserves to be a full time member of the Legacy Department.

The ref starts yelling at Hartman threatening to disqualify Conner. Conner and Hartman start exchanging some words as out of nowhere Sam comes leaping over the top rope taking out both men. Sam pulls Conner up and whips him into the steel guardrail. He then pulls Hartman up and smashes his head into the announce table. Sam paying attention to Hartman forgot about Conner who comes from behind nailing Sam with a forearm to the back. Sam drops to a knee letting up on Hartman. Conner rolls Sam back into the ring. The ref tells Conner to make Hartman leave, but Conner ignores the ref.

Keith: Conner better do what the ref says, unless he wants to get disqualified in this match.

Hartman grabs a ringside chair and tosses it into the ring. Conner catches it and goes to hit Sam but the ref grabs the chair and threatens again to disqualify Conner. Conner looks fed up with the ref as he decks him sending him all the way to the outside of the ring. With the ref out of the way Hartman gets in the ring. Hartman punches Sam to keep him kind of dazed while Conner sets up the coming chair shot. Sam is being held by Hartman as Conner swings away with the chair nailing Sam right on top of the head. Sam falls in a heap as Conner begins crashing the edge of the chair into Sam's ribs. Hartman is kicking at Sam's head as the ref is pulling himself up. The ref sees what is going on in the ring and calls for the bell disqualifying Conner and giving Syco Sam the win.

Trent: Conner just lost to Syco Sam.

Keith: It doesn't look like Conner cares too much.

Hartman walks over and kicks the ref in the head as he is trying to get himself up. The ref falls back to the floor as Conner continues to drive the chair into the ribs of Syco Sam. Suddenly Mental Mark comes running down the aisle to his partners rescue. Conner and Hartman flee the ring as Mark slides in. Conner and Hartman mock Mental Mark as he checks on his tag team partner. Conner heads through the curtain as he and Hartman head their separate ways.

Backstage we see Conner walking proud of what he has just done to Syco Sam. Conner stops in front of a door, the camera turns to see the name ADA on the door. Conner takes deep breath and barges in the room. But instead of finding Anderson he sees Summer topless. She turns around and covers up with a towel.

Conner: Whoa, hey sorry

. Summer: Its ok its not like you?ve never seen a women?s body before.

Conner: You know that?s true.

Summer: So why are you barging in Andersons locker room.

Conner: Well I was.........

Just then Anderson walks on all bruised and bloodied from what Phil Alderson did to him earlier

Anderson: WHAT THE HELL!!

Summer: Hi Anderson.....

Anderson: Don?t hey Anderson me what the hell are you doing here in my locker room and Summer why don?t you have a shirt on.

Conner leaves the locker room and Anderson looks out the door.

Keith: I wonder what Conner wanted with Anderson?

Trent: Who cares? Summer in a towel, MEOW!!

Keith: Shut up Trent.

Trent: Oh please you know you were thinking it.

The scene opens backstage where Chewbacca is standing in full costume trying his best to drink a coffee through the small slit in his costume for his mouth. Suddenly Ron Dangerous comes running around the corner at full speed, but Chewie, spotting the danger throws his coffee at Dangerous.

Dangerous: You bastard!

Chewie: Ugjnkfmn sadfkwen fhiakffff

Dangerous: What the Hell?

Chewie: UUUuuuUUUggggg

Dangerous: Ah, you're speaking wookie! Well, you're still a bastard - wookie, that coffee scolded me!

Chewie jumps at dangerous and stops suddenly when he realises that....

Dangerous: Yes Chewie, i'm wearing a velcro suit!!!

Chewie: YoooyuYouyuoooygghghghgh!

Dangerous: You're stuck!

Voice: Allow me to help!

Chewie tries to turn around to see who has come to help. It's Tarmen Hughson! Tarmen grabs Chewie and throws him to the floor.

Tarmen: That better?

Chewie: Ugh

Tarmen then grabs a baseball bat he had placed nearby before-hand and holds it inches before Chewie's nose.

Tarmen: How appropriate Chewie, that I bastardise your former name - Baseball Dan - with a baseball bat! Well, it's about time someone did! Guess what I did Baseball Dan? I just got through with Neil. He's signed a match for Crash and Burn. It's me, Tarmen Hughson against you Chewie! The stipulation is this. If you win - you get to change your name back to baseball dan. If you lose you leave the HWA forever!

Tarmen then whacks Chewie over the head with the bat and his lights go out.

Trent: Wow! Major stipulations for that match just signed by Neil for Crash and Burn!

Keith: Baseball Dan's career is on the line!

Trent: And the BEST he can end up doing is having his name changed back to a name he didn't even like to begin with!

Keith: But I thought Tarmen Hughson was sent to the hospital earlier by Chris Hellfire. I guess we found out he isn't hurt after all.

Trent: But answer me this, Chewie was wearing his costume, but am I the only one wo saw that Immortals shirt he had on?

Keith: Maybe Chewie is trying to get into the Immortals, he could really use someone to watch his back.

Trent: I don't think he is giong to be in the HWA long enough to worry about.

Keith: Either way you know what's next don't you. Fudge takes on former teammate Sett.

"Superstar" by Saliva hits the loud speakers as the fans erupt into cheers as Fudge emerges from the back with his HWA Tag Team Championship belt around his waist. The fans immediatly begin chanting his name, glad to have Da Fudgsta back in their presence. Fudge walks down the rampway, slapping hands with some of the fans, before sliding into the ring. Fudge poses for a little while, taking it all back in as it is clear that he is glad to be back in the ring.

Trent: Well Fudge's suspension is temporarily lifted here as he is making his return match against his former teammate Sett.

Keith: That's right Trent and the last time these two guys met Fudge defeated Sett for the International Championship. This should be a good match.

"Raise Up" by Saliva hits the loud speakers as the crowd goes crazy once more for the arrival of Sett. Fudge directs his attention to the rampway awaiting his opponent but Sett doesn't appear. Fudge keeps his gaze fixed on the rampway as the song continues to play through. After about a minute, the song cuts off as Fudge is left standing there confused.

Trent: What was that Keith?

Keith: I guess they cued up the music too soon.

Again "Raise Up" by Saliva hits as the crowd cheers again and as Fudge directs his attention to the top of the rampway waiting for Sett to come out but still no Sett. After a couple minutes pass Sett's theme music cuts off and is immediatly replaced with "King Of My World" by Saliva. The fans cheers turn to boos as Kevin Conner emerges from the back with a microphone in hand as Fudge stares a hole through Conner. Conner stops at the top of the rampway which appears to be just 50 feet away from the ring. Conner gives the cue to cut his music as he stares out at the sea of disrespectful fans.

Conner: We're you expecting someone else Fudge? Oh, that's right.. you were supposed to have a match with Sett. Well, I'm sorry to say that I don't think Sett will be making it tonight. As it so turns out, Sett had a bit of an accident backstage. In fact, I think the HWA cameras caught what happened during the commercial break.

Conner, Fudge, and the fans all turn their attention to the HWATron as we see it light up with the image of Kevin Conner standing before Sett's locker room. Conner is snickering to himself as he knocks on the door.

Sett: Who is it?

Conner: (Disguising his voice) It's me, Erin Wallace. I was hoping to get an interview with you before your match.

Sett: Sure thing, hold on. I'll be right out.

Conner snickers to himself again as he backs away from the door and pulls out a steel chair from behind his back. The door opens and Sett walks out, expecting to see Erin. Instead, he is blasted over the face with the steel chair! Sett crumples to the ground as Conner continues laying chair shot after chair shot into Sett, hitting the big man whereever he is most exposed. Tossing the broken chair aside, Conner pulls a beaten and bloodied Sett to his feet and begins dragging him through the backstage area, occassionly throwing up against a locker or the wall. Coming to a halt, Conner sees something that he just can't resist throwing Sett through. Getting a full steam behind him, Conner throws Sett through a plate glass window and leaves him laying with glass shards sticking out of his body! The HWATron turns off as Fudge glares at Conner as Conner laughs after seeing the destruction that he did. By this time, the fans are chanting "Asshole!" over and over again as Fudge gets himself a microphone.

Fudge: Conner you son of a bitch, if you want to fight so badly then why don't you walk your ass down here and let's find out just how Hardcore you really are!

Fudge holds his arms out as Conner glares at Fudge as the fans cheer at the thought of these two men squaring off before Crash and Burn.

Conner: You see, that's just like you Fudge. I did you a favor by taking out Sett back there and you, just like these stupid Fudge heads of yours, are ingrateful sons-of-bitches!

Fudge: Fine, if you won't come to me then I'll come to you.

Fudge begins to climb through the ropes when Conner stops him.

Conner: Whoa, whoa, whoa there Fudge! Don't be stupid about this! Remember, you can't come within 50 feet of me! You take one step outside of that ring and your ass will be suspended indefinetly, I promise you!

Fudge appears to think this through as Conner stands at the top of the rampway with a smirk across his face.

Conner: Don't worry Fudge, you'll get your turn but not until Crash and Burn. But until then I'm not going to give these ingrates a sneak peek at what is most definetly going to be named the best match of the new year. And if your Fudgeheads want to see me in this Three Steps to Heaven Match then they're going to have to pay their big bucks to me first! I'm not going to let you cheat me out of a couple bucks so that you can unleash some frusterations upon me. Hey, it's not my fault that Lauren isn't giving it up to you anymore. Well, maybe it is. After all, once you've had Conner you never want any other.

Enraged, Fudge leaps out of the ring and begins to run up the rampway but he is immediatly swarmed by security officails who restain Fudge as Conner stands up on top of the rampway laughing. Fudge stares a hole through Conner as Conner arrogantily lifts his hand and waves good-bye to Fudge as he turns around and walks back through the curtain as Fudge is left struggling to break free from the guards.

Trent: Well it's time for our Main Event now Keith and...

Suddenly, some Christmas music begins to play over the loud speakers.

Trent: What the...?

Emerging from the back is a Santa Clause as he comes down with a bag of gifts slung over his shoulder. Santa walks halfway down the rampway and then motions to the back as two stagehands come wheeling down a massive present. Santa makes his way down the rest of the way to the rampway and then orders the stagehands to place the giant present down by the steel steps. They do this and then head back up the rampway as Santa gets into the ring and pulls a microphone out of his back pocket as the christmas music cuts off.

Santa: Ho, ho, ho... Merry Christmas ladies and gentlemen!

Keith: He's a couple days late Trent.

Santa: Now I know that Christmas was a couple days ago but I figured that the HWA needed some livening up around here. So I decided to come out here tonight and present all you loyal fans with a little gift. Now let's see here...

Santa begins rummaging through his bag trying to find a gift.

Santa: Ah, here it is.

Santa pulls out a furry Chewbacca mask as the fans in the arena laugh at the sight.

Santa: Now who wants this patented Chewbacca mask molded from the face of none other than the HWA's very own Chewbacca.

Santa looks around the arena trying to find the right person. After a little bit of searching, he flings the mask out into the crowd as the crowd swarm over the object, trying to get to it. Santa digs back into his bag and searches for another gift.

Santa: Hmm... let's see what else we have in here.

After a little more digging, Santa pulls out a bright pink thong.

Santa: Ahhh, here's a one of a kind thong worn by HWA superstar Kevin Conner. Who would like this priced commodity?

Santa looks around in the audience as he sees everyone shaking their head, not wanting to do anything with Conner's thong.

Santa: No one wants this? How 'bout you Keith Kincaid?

Keith: What!? Why would I want that!?

Trent just laughed as Santa shrugged his shoulders.

Santa: Well, I think that Mrs. Clause would look pretty good in this color. Maybe I'll keep it for her.

Santa stuffs the thong into his pants pocket as he digs around into his bag again.

Santa: Ahhh, this is for all you Fudgeheads out there.

Santa begins pulling out box of chocalates and starts flinging them through the crowd as the fans scatter to get the treats.

Keith: Not to ruin the Christmas spirit, but what the hell is Santa doing out here?

Trent: He's obviously handing out gifts Keith. If you want that thong so bad I'm sure he'll let you have it.

b>Keith just gives Trent a look as Trent laughs again. Having run out of chocalate, Santa digs around in his bag again.

Santa: Ooooh... I think you'll like these. These are hot off the presses and you can't buy them in any store.

Santa pulls out a new T-Shirt that has a picture of Michael Diamond imprinted on the front and the words "I Got Your Back" on the back of it.

Trent: Hey, that's the World Champion's new T-Shirt.

Keith: What's the deal Trent, you can buy all these items at HWA Shopzone, including Conner's thong.

Trent: How did you know that Keith?

Keith: I, uh... I just do.

Trent laughed again as Santa began throwing out the T-Shirts into the crowd. While dispersing these new shirts, "November Rain" hits over the loud speakers.

Trent: FINALLY!

Judge emerges from the back and walks down the rampway to cheers from the crowd. Judge steps into the ring and gets right in Santa's face as Santa looks left to right, obviously nervous of the big man's presence. Judge looks down and snatches the mic out from Santa's hands as his theme music cuts off.

Judge: Now listen up Santa, I'm all about you giving gifts to the HWA's loyal fans but you see... right now is MY time to be out here. These fans here in Rosewell came to see a Main Event match-up between Judge and Ryan Maxem, not some big fat red suited guy hand out items. So why don't you get back on your little sleigh and head back to the North Pole before you feel the Wrath of Judgement.

The fans cheered, sort of glad to see that Judge is putting an end to this nonsense. But Santa wasn't finished as he snatched the mic away from Judge which prompted Judge to glare at Santa.

Trent: Well I'm not sure if Santa should've done that Keith.

Santa: Now Judge, I know the real reason you're out here. You're not out here because you're upset that I'm cutting into your match, you're upset that I didn't get you a gift. But, in fact, I did get you a present Judge. It's that big one right over there by the ring steps.

Judge's eyes went over to the ring steps as he eyed the package suspiciously. Looking back at Santa, Judge pointed his finger to himself as if confused that Santa would have gotten him a gift.

Santa: Go ahead Judge, go open your gift.

Judge couldn't help but smile at this unexpected turn of events as he just shrugged his shoulders and walked outside the ring. Walking over to the big rectagular box, Judge tore into the wrapping paper, unveiling a large white cardboard box. Judge began inching the box off until, suddenly, some force of impact shoved the box right back into Judge knocking him to the ground! Immediatly following this incident, a man jumped out from the box and landed on Judge and began bashing him in the face with hard rights!

Trent: Hey! What the hell is going on!

After a couple of hard shots to the face, the man got up off of Judge and pulled him to his feet. He then rolled Judge into the ring as santa began to stomp away at him.

Keith: Hey Trent, isn't that guy Jack Cross?

Trent: I think it is but what is he doing here in the HWA?

Jack Cross got into the ring and began stomping away at Judge along with Santa as the fans didn't know whether to boo or cheer. Finally, as if delaying the suspense for long enough, Santa ripped off his beard to unveil that he was in fact Ryan Maxem!

Trent: Hey! Maxem was Santa! Maxem just set up Judge!

Maxem ordered Cross to pull Judge up and that is exactly what he did. Cross held Judge's arms behind his back as Maxem got right in Judge's face.

Ryan Maxem: Consider this my Christmas gift to you Judge!

Ryan Maxem wound back and swung to hit Judge but Judge ducked and Maxem nailed Cross! Cross fell to the mat as Maxem grabbed his head realizing what he had just done! Judge spun Maxem around and began leveling him with hard rights as Judge began to fight back.

Trent: And now Judge trying to fight back out of this trap set up by Ryan Maxem!

Judge knocked Ryan up against the ropes as he grabbed ahold of Maxem's arm and irish whipped him across the ring. Maxem bounced off the ropes and came back and was met with a Big Boot to the face!

Trent: Judge delivering a huge boot right to Maxem's face!

Keith: Well that'll knock some teeth out Trent!

Judge turned in time to see Cross charging as he lifted his leg and delivered a Big Boot to him as well! Cross fell to the mat and rolled out of the ring as Judge turned his sights back on Maxem. Maxem stumbled up to his feet and right into Judge as Judge wrapped his hand around Maxem's throat!

Trent: And now Judge looking to hit the Wrath of Judgement on Maxem!

Judge began trash talking Maxem as he maintained a firm grip on Maxem's throat. Having spurt enough insults at Maxem, Judge lifted him high into the air but Jack Cross came to Maxem's aid, delivering a steel chair shot to the back of Judge. Judge released his hold on Maxem fell to the mat catching his breath. Judge turned around to face his assailant as Jack delivered a steel chair shot to Judge's head but Judge stood strong. Jack wound back up again and delivered another chair shot to the head, this time dropping Judge to the mat!

Trent: It took two steel chair shots to the head of Judge before Jack Cross could get him off his feet!

Catching his breath, Maxem ordered Jack Cross to back off as he wanted to do some damage to Judge. Jack did as he was told as Maxem stalked behind Judge as the big man stumbled up to his feet. Maxem grabbed Judge and hoisted him up into the air and then spun around before dropping Judge's head down onto the mat with the Technical Difficulties!

Trent: Techincal Difficulties! Technical Difficulties! Maxem just hit the Technical Difficulties and that move alone can knock a person out! But on someone Judge's size, all that weight coming right down onto your head and neck could cripple a guy!

Maxem got right in Judge's face and began trash talking him as Jack Cross got outside the ring and grabbed another steel chair. Sliding the chair into the ring, Jack then made his way over to the steel steps and brought those into the ring. Maxem grabbed the new steel chair Jack had slid into the ring and set it up by Judge. Maxem then grabbed Judge's leg and placed it up on the steel chair.

Trent: What are these two doing now?

Keith: I don't know but it can't be good for Judge.

Jack Cross placed the steel steps down on Judge's chest, pinning him underneath them. Jack then leaned on them, making it impossible for Judge to force the steps off of him. Maxem grabbed the other steel chair and lifted it high into the air and then sent it crashing down onto Judge's exposed knee as Judge cried out in pain!

Trent: Oh my God! They ARE trying to cripple Judge!

Maxem lifted the chair up again and slammed it down onto Judge's knee as Judge scremed in agony again as he tried desperately to force his way out of this predicament but there was no escape in sight. Maxem lifted the chair for a third time and sent it crashing down onto Judge's knee one last time! Judge writhed in agony as Maxem finally called it quits, ordering Jack Cross off of Judge. Judge managed to power the steps off of him as he reached his hands down to his knee.

Trent: They could have broken Judge's leg there!

Keith: But you got to love their tactics Trent, there's no way in hell that Judge will be able to compete at Crash and Burn now.

Trent: Well that's a shame in my opinion as I was really looking forward to Michael Diamond vs. Judge.

Keith: Well even if Judge CAN compete, there's no way he'll be able to climb up that ladder with his leg in the condition that it's in. Michael Diamond's chances in that match have just improved dramatically.

Trent: But was this the type of payback that Michael Diamond talked about? I sure as hell hope that our World Champion hasn?t resorted to this.

Maxem and Cross stood proudly in the ring, lifting their hands high in the air as Judge squirmed back and forth in pain as the HWA broadcast came to an end.