Sunday, February 23rd, 2003


Anderson vs Anubis vs Maxem

The scene opens up inside the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The camera scrolls over all of the retired jerseys in the rafters of players like Magic and Kareem. The fans are going nuts as the camera scrolls across them. Suddenly music hits. "Young Grow Old" hits the loudspeakers as "Awesome D" Anderson makes his way to the ring with scowl across his face.

Erin Wallace: This match is scheduled for one fall, and is a non-title Triple Threat match. Currently on his way to the ring, weighing 295 pounds, "Awesome D" Anderson!

Anderson stands at the camera side ropes and raises his arms in the air. Anderson grabs the mic from Erin.

Anderson: You know, earlier this week I asked a very simple question. "Quo Vadimus?" In case you don't speak Latin, it means "Where are we going?" Well, the answer at the time was...Los Angeles...

The Crowd cheers for the cheap pop.

Anderson: California...

The crowd goes nuts some more.

Anderson: The STAPLES CENTER...

The crowd is really going now.

Anderson: And after this match with Anubis and Maxem, I will ask the question one more time...."QUO VADIMUS?"

The cheap pop dies down a bit.

Anderson: And the answer is...We're getting the hell out of Los Angeles!

The crowd boos loudly as Anderson smiles proudly at himself and suddenly the music of Anubis hits and he walks out. But he gets booed as well.

TB: Welcome to Survival people! We’re getting right to it but let me tell you I have a feeling that this will be a Survival to remember! There are a lot of questions remaining unanswered after Pride.

KK: That’s right but we may have to wait to answer them! Look!

Anubis had gotten into the ring and is immediately attacked from behind by Anderson setting off loud boos. Anderson grabs Anubis and executes a massive German Suplex. Anubis starts to get up but before he can right himself Anderson catches him with a running big boot and the crowd is starting to get behind Anubis.

TB: This match hasn’t even officially started yet since Maxem is missing.

Almost in answer, "Circles" by Incubus hits and Ryan Maxem comes running down the ramp with his International title around his shoulder which he tosses aside before he slides into the ring. The fans are cheering him to help Anubis but they start booing when Maxem starts stomping on Anubi’ prone form instead. Anderson seems surprised but he shrugs and joins Maxem in the Anubis beating.

TB: What is this? Do Anderson and Maxem have an alliance?

KK: No, they just want to get rid of the riff raff in this match and then go at it.

TB: Anubis is hardly riff raff.

Maxem grabs Anubis by the hair and irish whips him into the turnbuckle. Then he rushes him and hits a clothesline into the turnbuckle, followed by his trademark fists of Fury. Anubis slumps down spent. Maxem is telling Anderson to hold Anubis up so he can do some move but Anderson refuses not wanting to take orders from no one. They starts arguing and Anderson punches Maxem in the face and they start rumbling.

TB: Here we go.

KK: Yeah the real fight!

Maxem blocks a punch and throws one but Anderson blocks that. Anderson kicks Maxem in the gut and signals for the Attitude Adjuster. But Maxem pushes Anderson off. Anderson spins around with a roundhouse punch that Maxem ducks and Maxem kicks Anderson and hits the Technical Difficulties on him out of nowhere.

KK: Good God that was huge!

Maxem covers Anderson but Anubis runs in and stomps him right before three. Maxem gets up and starts punching Anubis. He goes to irish whip Anubis but Anubis reverses it and hits Maxem with an elbow to the face. Maxem stumbles back and trips over Anderson who was trying to get up and falls backward. Anubis bounces off the ropes, jumps off of Anderson’s back and hits Maxem with a legdrop to the neck. Anubis covers . . . 1 . . .2 . . . Anderson breaks it up at the last possible second. Anderson scoops Anubis up and goes for the Attitude Adjustor but Maxem hits him from behind with a clothesline.

TB: This match is getting chaotic! It reminds me of the time I saw the running of the bulls in 87!

Anubis and Maxem are up and Anubis hits a belly to belly suplex. Maxem gets up and Anubis caoonects with a drop kick and Maxem falls out of the ring. Anubis gets on the turnbuckle to jump off onto Maxem but Anderson runs over and hits a low blow and Anubis sits down on the turnbuckle in obvious pain as the crowd boos. Wallace Cunningham the ref didn’t see the low blow. Anderson goes up the turnbuckle and signals for an Attitude Adjustor off the turnbuckle. But Maxem is up on the apron and is tugging on Anderson’s leg to stop him. Anderson kicks Maxem in the face knocking him off the apron and Maxem hits his head on the railing outside the ring. Anderson goes back to thinking about the Attitude Adjustor but Anubis has recovered and using all his might lifts Anderson off him and tosses him down onto the mat. Anubis stands up on the turnbuckle and measures Anderson up and he has the whole arena behind him. He leaps off and hits a huge body splash on Anderson and stays on for the pin . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . 3!

TB: What a move! Anderson must have internal bleeding!

KK: Once again Anubis lucks out.

Maxem is up and he has a bloody gash on his head from hiting the railing. He looks into the ring and sees what happened as Anubis is up and celebrating and Anderson is sitting up looking stunned. Maxem is pissed and he grabs a steel chair and slides into the ring. Anubis doesn’t see him and turns around and Maxem just about takes his head off with the chair. The fans are booing as Maxem hits Anderson over the head with it too. Maxem has an evil look on his face as Circles hits again and he walks away and the fans throw trash at him.

TB: What a little prick Maxem is becoming.

KK: Hey I don’t blame him. He got screwed in this match and I’d be pissed too. He shouldn’t take it out on Anderson though, it’s Anubis’s fault, he was cheating all over the place.

TB: You have no soul.

Commercial break.

Renfield vs. Syxx (#1 contender to X-treme)

TB: Well Syxx and Renfield are ready in the ring and there’s the bell! This should be a good match between these two up and comers!

(Another huge explosion goes off and Face Down by 50 Cent hits.)

TB: “Oh not this again.”

KK: “ITS C4”

(This huge man comes out and walks to the ring looking very intimidating. He steps in to the ring and then runs at both men and hits closelines on both of them. He picks up Syxx stands him up then hits a huge spinebuster shaking the ring. C4 then gets right up and kicks Renfield in his stomach then hits a double underhook powerbomb. He gets up and throws both men over the top. He gets a microphone.)

C4: “I’m a man of few words but another bomb just went off and I’m not through and I wont be through till I beat everybody. See while I’m new that means I can’t start from the top so I wont. I’ll work my way through the other rookies and make sure everyone has felt the EXPLOSION!”

(Face Down by 50 Cent hits and C4 leaves and goes to the back.)

TB: Well I guess we don’t have a winner here because C4 just destroyed everyone before the match even started.

KK: I like C4. I think he might be the HWA’s next big super star.

The scene goes to backstage where Grimjack and Anderson are seen walking down the halls. Grim has a Coronita in his hand and is drinking from the small bottle.

Anderson: Dammit! I had that match won! I swear I did!

Grim: Hey D don’t worry about it. Neil fired Jackson so now I got all the power. We don’t have to worry about him, Million, Giles, Danny Starr, no one. I can put you in any match you want so don’t stress this meaningless loss ok.

Anderson: I don’t care about that so much, I just hate to lose. I’m just pissed at so many things right now. I’m on a losing streak, Conner betrayed us . . .

Grim: Yeah speaking of that screw him. We can recruit some new people into the Legacy Department.

Anderson: Ok let’s do it.

Anderson and Grim keep walking and they come upon Scott Sanders and Brooklyn who are just walking out of their locker room and about to head to the ring for Sander’s match.

Grim hey guys what’s happening?

Brooklyn: What do you want?

Anderson: We just have a proposal.

Sanders: What kind of proposal?

Grim: Sanders we want you in the Legacy Department. We could use an up and coming talent like . . .

Sanders: I’m in.

Brooklyn: What?!?

Anderson: Great to have you aboard!

Brooklyn gets in Sander’s face.

Brooklyn: Scott look. You don’t know these guys like I do. They’re just trying to use you. Trust me! You don’t need to join any stables! Especially not the Legacy Department!

Sanders: I’ve been listening to you for a while Eddie and it hasn’t gotten me anywhere! I’m ready to hang with the big dogs now!

Brooklyn: Well you’re making a big mistake and I want nothing to do with it! You have to choose. Me or them.

Sanders steps away from Brooklyn and stands beside Grimjack and Anderson.

Sanders: I’ve already made my choice.

Brooklyn: Fine. But don’t say I didn’t tell you so.

Brooklyn walks off mad.

Grimjack: Welcome to the D Scott. Come on guys let’s go get some more members.

Grimjack, Anderson and Sanders continue walking down the hall. They come up to the curtain to the ramp way where Nomad is standing ready to go down to the ring. He looks a little nervous because he’s new to the HWA and doesn’t know anyone. Grim approaches him followed by Anderson and Sanders.

Grim: Hey! Nomad isn’t it?

Nomad: Yeah. Who are you?

Grim: Dude! I’m Grimjack! You know . . . the president of the HWA? The little fed you’re in?

Nomad: Oh yeah . . . I remember you from the IPW.

Grimjack: Hey, I was in the SFXW for a bit. Well anyway I'm the president here. Glad to have you in the HWA. Hey we're trying to recruit new members for the Legacy Department. You should join us man! We're the best stable in the history of the HWA, and I understand we kicked ass in the IPW too. What do you say?

Nomad: Legacy Department? They never kicked ass in the IPW.... they got their asses kicked in the IPW. And best stable in the HWA? That doesn't mean shit to me! And you want me to associate my name with a bunch of losers?

Grimjack: Wait just a damn....

Nomad: Hold on.... now you said you're the president of this little company didn't you?

Grimjack: Yeah... what’s your point?

Nomad: Maybe we can work something out. Besides.... I'm sure I can teach you a few things.

Nomad extends his hand, and Grimjack shakes it confidently.... without warning Nomad cheap shots him with a right to the jaw.

Nomad: Lesson number 1! Don't ever.... EVER trust anyone.

Anderson immediately pounces towards Nomad, but Nomad raises his hands.

Nomad: Easy there big guy.... that’s no way to treat the newest member of the Legacy Department is it?

Nomad smirks leaving a very confused Anderson and Grimjack wondering if they made such a smart choice.

Anderson: Hmmm I don’t know about that guy.

Grim: I’m sure he’s just a little rough around the edges. Anyway we should cancel his match with Sanders, since the Department can’t face each other right? Right.

The scene starts to fade back to ringside with Trent and Keith.

TB: Well it looks like another match is cancelled tonight as the Legacy Department just got two new members!

KK: Brooklyn didn’t seem to happy about his protégé siding with them though. Be interesting to see how that plays out. And what’s the deal with Nomad! He’s not even in the HWA! He’s from the IPW and I don’t even know what he’s doing here! I bet he’s a spy for Kanemoto! I still remember what he did to the HWA. He’s sending in Nomad to finish the deal!

TB: You always jump to conclusions Keith. Although I agree it’s odd that Nomad is here.

Commercial break.

Morgoth (c) vs. Brian (X-treme)

TB: This could be a good one! Brian is a severe under dog against the rolling Morgoth but I think we might be in for an upset!

KK: I don’t like Morgoth much but even I know Brian doesn’t stand a chance. Come on Trent you’re losing it.

"Headtrong" by Trapt hits and Brian comes walking out. He’s small and wears a mask and the fans give him a warm reception as he comes to the ring and hops in. Then "Mistakes" by Godsmack hits and out comes Morgoth as the fans go nuts. He has his X-treme title around his waist and the tag title over his shoulder.

TB: We may be looking at our next World Champion!

Morgoth gets in the ring and the bell rings. Brian and Morgoth shake hands as they are friends. Then they lock up. Morgoth immediately over powers the smaller man and actually hits a powerbomb. Morgoth covers.

KK: Great, it’s over already!

But Brian shocks everyone and kicks out. Morgoth isn’t worried though and picks Brian up by the hair and irish whips him into the turnbuckle. Morgoth rushes him but Brian jumps over the ropes to the apron and Morgoth hits the turnbuckle and stumbles back. Brian jumps off the ropes and hits a hurricurrana on Morgoth. Morgoth gets back up and Brian goes to the top turnbuckle and jumps off for another hurricurrana but Morgoth is ready and drops him with a powerbomb.

TB: Can’t fool Morgoth twice.

Morgoth covers but is shocked when Brian kicks out again. Morgoth pulls him to his feet and tosses him out of the ring and Brian lands on his head hard. Morgoth goes outside and irish whips him into the ring steps. Morgoth goes under the ring and pulls out a 2X4, some rags, lighter fluid and a lighter. He lights the 2X4 on fire as the fans pop. Brian is laid out on the steps and Morgoth rushes him and swings down on his head but Brian moves at the last second and burning wood and sparks go everywhere.

TB: Geez that was close! Brian would have been dead for sure!

KK: That’s why it’s an X-treme match. Anything goes. Brian knew that going in.

Brian stumbles away but Morgoth swings and hits him in the back with the 2X4 and the pain is intensified by the burning embers and Brian falls to the ground in pain. Morgoth scoops him up and slides him back into the ring. Then he grabs a steel chair and goes back under the ring. Brian is back up but stumbling around the ring. Morgoth goes back in and just destroys Brian with the chair. Morgoth is about to make a cover when all of a sudden Maxem runs in from the crowd and slides into the ring with a steel chair of his own. He smashes Morgoth in the back with it. Morgoth cringes but doesn’t go down as the fans are booing Maxem. Maxem gives the crowd the finger and gives Morgoth the Technical Difficulties right onto the steel chair.

TB: Good God! Right onto the chair! Why is Maxem attacking Morgoth?

KK: Morgoth cheated Maxem out of a title shot in the battle royal last week! He’s just getting payback!

TB: I really think Maxem has lost it.

Maxem slides out of the ring and watches the match from the ramp as the crowd is getting on his case. Brian is slowly crawling over to Morgoth and he drapes his arm over Morgoth’s chest. Cunningham makes the count . . . 1 . . . 2 . . .

TB: New Champion!

But no Morgoth gets an arm up at the last second as the crowd in LA goes into a frenzy. Brian can’t believe it as Morgoth is getting to his feet. Brian is stomping on Morgoth but he still gets up. Brian bounces off the ropes and hits a clothesline but Morgoth just stumbles back and doesn’t fall. He kicks Brian in the gut and delivers a huge Goth right on a steel chair. Morgoth drops to the ground and hooks a leg for a cover. 1 . . . 2 .. . . 3! The crowd is ecstatic.

TB: Morgoth did it again!

The ref hands Morgoth the X-treme title belt. Morgoth stands over Brian's limp body. He signals for a microphone, and starts to speak:

Morgoth - Brian, I've faught you, at least three times now. And you're like a whore who's finally fallen in love and can't stay away, boy, I've kicked your ass three times now, but you continue to come back. And for that....I.....respect you. Next week, I'm going to fight Michael Diamond for the World Title, and also hold off my Tag Team Title, I have no room for this *looks at the X-treme Title* so here, I'm the winner, but you walk away with something good.

Morgoth drops the belt on the still unconscious Brian, and goes to walk out of the ring. The cheers turn to boos as Maxem gets back in the ring and starts punching a weakened Morgoth. But suddenly “South Texas Deathride” hits as Sett, Anubis and Syxx come running down the ramp and slide into the ring and Maxem flees. He walks backward up the ramp yelling at the men in the ring to bring it as Sett and Syxx help up Morgoth. Syxx gets a mic.

Syxx: Yeah that’s right! Maxem, and the rest of the HWA for that matter better watch their backs! Because the Aftermath is back!

The four men in the ring, Anubis, Syxx, Sett and Morgoth raise their hands together.

TB: What the??? The Aftermath is back? This is huge!

KK: Yeah it is! Hell!

Suddenly Sett, Morgoth and Anubis start beating on Syxx. Morgoth and Sett give him a huge double choke slam. The crowd is confused.

TB: What the hell?

Morgoth gets a mic.

Morgoth: Syxx . . . you poor confused nobody. Even if we were reforming the Aftermath, which we’re NOT, what makes you think we’d let you in it? Come on guys. He’s not worth the effort.

Sett, Anubis and Morgoth leave Syxx and Brian laying unconscious in the ring as South Texas Deathride hits. The fans cheer them although some are confused as to what just happened.

TB: I don’t understand why they turned on Syxx?

KK: Ain’t it obvious Trent? Syxx is a weak link! So they tricked him into thinking the Aftermath was back so they could teach him a lesson!

TB: Ok that seems like an odd plan but I agree that’s what makes the most sense. Oh well sometimes the HWA really confuses me. But it looks like Brian is the new X-treme champion! Good for him.

The scene goes outside to the parking lot where a warm wind is blowing. Grimjack is seen standing there waiting for something and the crowd pops for him. Suddenly a black limo pulls up and the door opens. The crowd starts booing when none other than the hated Nick Fury steps out.

Fury: Yo this better be good. I’m not in the HWA no more. You called me and told me to show up so here I am. What is it?

Grim: Well it’s about that. I want you back in the HWA Nick. In fact I want you in the Legacy Department.

KK: What???

Fury: Me? Join the Legacy Department? You must be smoking Grim . . . again.

Grim: Hey man we’re trying to recruit new people.

Fury: What about the Militia?

Grim: They’re pretty much broken up. Diamond and Fudge hate each other and Maxem went crazy. We won. So join the winning side!

Fury: I don’t know . . .

Grim: I’ll give you a title shot . . .

Fury: Fine. I’m in.

TB: Grimjack just bribed Nick Fury into joining the Legacy Department! That’s three new members in one night! What else?

KK: The Legacy Department is by far the strongest force in the HWA now.

Grimjack and Fury walk into the building as they’re talking. The scene shifts to the backstage area where Anderson is walking down the hallway. In a backstage hallway, Kevin Conner meets "Awesome D" Anderson.

Conner: Hey, what's up?

Anderson: What the hell is wrong with you?

Conner: Whoa, what are you talking about?

Anderson: I heard that you were saying that you left the Legacy Department.

Conner: Yeah, I said that.

Anderson: I also heard that you were talking to Jason Mysterio about being a tag team.

Conner: Yeah, I did that, too

Anderson: Listen, I never wanted to be your tag team partner. I still don't. And I know that I lost the match for us at Pride. But as far as the Legacy Department goes, we're looking to be the strongest group in HWA history. We don't need weak links. So I'll only ask this question one time to you tonight...

Conner: Let me guess...

Anderson: "Quo Vadimus?"

Grimjack nails Conner from behind with a steel chair. Anderson grabs the chair and beats down Conner until the chair is a twisted mess. Nomad, Sanders and Fury show up. Nomad picks Conner up and body slams him through a table full of snacks. They all start stomping on him.

Anderson: Where are we going, Conner? Well, if you don't reconsider your decision to leave the Legacy Department, you'll be going DOWN for good.

Fury: I’m starting to like this already.

The five men walk away leaving Conner unconscious.

TB: Whoa the Legacy Department just laid out Conner and he has a huge match for the World title later tonight!

KK: Hmmm I’m all for beating the hell out of Conner but I was hoping he could beat that paper champion Diamond. Well I think he still can. Diamond is a pushover with incredible luck.

(The lights go out and "Superman" by Eminem plays. The crowd cheers as The Phenomenal One appears at the top of the ramp. He has a mic in his hand and he walks down the ramp and slides into the ring. He raises the mic to his mouth and begins to speak.)

TPO: I bet some of you are wondering why I attacked Sett at Pride. Well, the reason is simple. You people cheer for him. You cheer louder for him than you do for me!

(The crowd erupt into boos.)

TPO: Boo if you want, because I don't care anymore. I have come out here week after week, month after month, year after year and I get nothing from you worthless ingrates. I've had enough of it.

(Suddenly the lights go out and "Patiently Waiting" by 50 Cent hits the PA System. Blue and gray strobe lights flicker in the arena and the crowd is hushed as they wait to see who this could possibly be. The lights come back on and you see a giant black man standing at the top of the ramp with his back to the crowd. He has his afro in braids straight back. He is wearing a black leather jacket and blue jeans with some Timberland boots on. He turns around and the crowd goes wild as they recognize the man to be none other than former International Champion Dark Titan. DT has a mic in his hand as he walks down the ramp slapping hands with fans smiling as he slides into the ring and gets into TPO's face. TPO had a smile on his face. He was glad to see an old friend, but he smile turned to a stern look when DT got into his face.)

TPO: Glad to see you old buddy, how have you been?

DT: Don't "old buddy" me bitch. I came out here for one reason, and one reason only. I heard you say you don't care about the fans. You taught me one thing when I was training at A.Fuente's. That was no matter how down you get, look to the fans, and you will find more strength. Now you're a hypocrite. And I don't like hypocrites.

(DT drops the mic and stares down into TPO's eyes.)

TPO: So basically, what you're saying is....

(TPO stops mid sentence and punches DT in the face. The two exchange punches. DT gets the upperhand quickly and grabs TPO by the throat and tosses him over the top rope and to the floor. DT climbs out of the ring and TPO punches him in the stomach. The two superstars battle up the rampway and stop at the top of the stage. DT gets the upper hand again and just beats TPO into the ground. Dark Titan picks him up and grabs his throat with two hands and lifts him into the air and slams him down with a Two-Handed Chokeslam. DT starts to walk away, but turns around one last time to see TPO giving him the finger. You see a look of pure rage come over DT's face as he picks up TPO over his head and jumps off the side of the stage slamming TPO down onto the concrete below with his finisher the Blackout(reverse death valley driver). Dark Titan is a little bit shaken up after this devastating move, and walks slowly to the backstage area.)

The scene cuts to a commercial break and when we come back, the HWATron lights up as we see the HWA World Champion, Michael Diamond, standing in the backstage area, watching a replay of Dark Titan giving TPO the Blackout off the stage. Michael laughed to himself as a dark shadow waas cast over him from behind. Turning away from the TV monitor, Michael turned around to see Dark Titan standing before him. Michael looked up at Dark Titan as the two had an epic staredown, neither man blinking.

TB: A LOT of bad blood between these two men.

KK: You ain't kidding Trent, these two men had one of the greatest feuds in International Championship history.

Moments passed with just the two men staring each other down, the other man sizing up the other. Then, Michael Diamond cracked a smirk as Dark Titan's face lit up with a smile.

Michael Diamond: Welcome back.

Dark Titan: Thanks man.

Michael extends his hand to Dark Titan to shake it but Titan has other ideas as he wraps his arms around Michael in a bear hug like grip as Michael struggles to breath under his friend's muscular arms. It was only upon pounding on Titan's back was DT aware that he was squeezing the life out of his friend. He let go of Michael as Michael struggled to catch his breath.

Dark Titan: Sorry, I forget my own power sometimes.

Michael Diamond: (In between breaths) It's... alright... man...

Michael catches his breath and looks upon his friend once more.

Michael Diamond: Damn man, you look good. You must've been working out a lot during your break.

Dark Titan: Yeah, well I wanted to keep in shape for my big return. But speaking of looking good, it looks like you've been doing pretty well for yourself Mr. World Champion.

Michael Diamond: Yeah, well it's not all tea and crumpets I can tell you that much.

Dark Titan: Yeah I hear that, I saw your match with Fudge last Sunday. That was off the fuckin' charts man.

Michael Diamond: You don't have to tell me that, I was there. Anyway, I got to go prepare for my match later on in the night against Conner. I'll catch up with you later though.

Dark Titan: Alright man, good luck.

Michael Diamond: Thanks, but I don't think I'll need it. After all, this is Conner we're talking about.

Michael and Dark Titan laugh as they slap hands and then go their separate ways as the HWATron turns off.

KK: Well it looks like Dark Titan is back and he’s still friends with Diamond. Great. Just great.

TB: I agree this is great!

KK: I was being sarcastic moron.

Heretic vs. Mysterio (#1 Contender for International title)

(Mysterio is seen stretching in the halls. He stops and starts to walk towards the ring after grabbing the title of the damned. He starts to walk and then stops and C4 gets in his way. Mysterio looks up at him and C4 knocks on the title of the damned and smiles and then both go there ways.)

TB: Hmmm.

You Know You're Right by Nirvana plays and the heretic walks out to loud boos.

KK: This is a great opportunity for the Heretic, I hope he doesn’t blow it.

"Remember Me" by Hoobastank hits and Mysterio comes walking down the ramp looking determined as hell.

TB: Right now I think Morgoth and Mysterio are the hottest stars in the HWA. They’re both on huge winning streaks.

KK: Well this streak of Mysterio’s is about to end.

Mysterio slides into the ring and is met with kicks to the head by Heretic. Mysterio gets up and with great agility slides through Heretic’s legs and gets behind him and executes a german suplex pin that Heretic kicks out of. Suddenly though “Circles” hits as Ryan Maxem walks down the rampway with his International title and the fans are booing loudly.

TB: What is he doing here?

KK: Just scouting the competition.

Mysterio irish whips Heretic and catches him with a running belly to belly suplex. Maxem gets up on the apron and Cuningham starts arguing with him. Mysterio is making a cover but the ref isn’t there to count.

TB: Oh come on that’s three seconds.

Maxem steps down and Cunningham goes to count but Heretic kicks right out. Mysterio is upset but he picks Heretic up but Heretic pokes him in the eye. Mysterio steps back blinded and Heretic grabs him for an irish whip that Mysterio reverses. As Heretic bounces off the rope Maxem smacks him in the back with a steel chair which the ref doesn’t see. Heretic stumbles forward right into a super kick from Mysterio. The crowd can hear the impact echo. Mysterio covers . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . 3!

TB: Mysterio is getting an International title shot! But I don’t know if he deserves this, Maxem interfered. Wait what’s this?

Maxem is in the ring and he levels Mysterio with the chair.

TB: This is getting tedious.

KK: No way this never gets old! Go Maxem!

The Heretic is up and he rushes Maxem but he gets clocked with the chair as well. Maxem tosses the chair aside and he closes his eyes and enjoys the booing that is raining down on him. He gets a sick smile over his face as the scene fades out and goes to commercial.

Commercial Break

The scene goes to backstage and the crowd goes nuts to see Unknown Ninja walking around backstage. He appears to be deep in thought about something. Suddenly Grimjack and Anderson walk up to him.

Grim: Hey! Just the guy we were looking for! Ninja! What’s up man!

Grim puts his hand out to high five Ninja but Ninja just looks at him seriously. Grim puts his hand down.

Grim: Hey we were just wondering if you maybe wanted to rethink your decision not to join the Legacy Department. After all I did rescue you from Million last week. How about it?

Ninja: You assistance was appreciated but unnecessary. I must run alone . . . as it has been prophesized. Your proposition is refused.

Unknown Ninja walks away from them as Grim and Anderson stand looking puzzled. Suddenly a door opens and Maxem is seen walking out of his locker room with his International title. Grim and Anderson see him and start to chase after him.

Grim: Maxem! Hey Maxem! Wait up!

Maxem turns around and faces them as they catch up to him out of breath.

Maxem: What do you guys want. I have a match to take care of.

Grim: Maxem we’ve been watching you kicking everyone’s asses tonight! I wanted to ask you what that’s all about. Actually it doesn’t matter. You can attack anyone you want as long as they’re not in the Legacy Department and I don’t care. Actually about that . . .

Anderson: Yeah the Legacy Department is accepting new members Ryan. You should join us man.

Maxem: Ha! Me join the Legacy Department? That’ll be the day. Excuse me . . .

Grim: What if I told you Nick Fury was with us?

Maxem: That’d make me want to join even less.

Grim: Ok . . . well at least tell me you’ll think about? Come on we used to be friends remember? And I know you hate Conner but he’s gone now! Come on.

Maxem: Conner’s gone? Fine . . . I’ll think about it.

Grim: Sweet! Now go win your match!

Maxem: No.

They get to the curtain and Maxem leaves them to get ready to go out as Anderson and Grimjack look at each other puzzled as to what Maxem meant by the last statement.

TB: Well Ninja turns the Legacy Department down cold but Maxem gives a maybe.

KK: Maxem will come around.

Fudge vs. Maxem (c)(International title)

'Superstar' by Saliva hits and Fudge is seen at the top of the ramp where he is immediately booed mercilessly. He starts to limp down the ramp.

TB: Look at this. Fudge’s leg is obviously in no shape for a match and yet he’s too proud to back down.

KK: Yeah but he’s going to get destroyed by Maxem.

TB: I think you may be right.

Fudge is in the ring and the fans have started to stop booing and are cheering him for his bravery as clips from his match with Diamond are shown on the HWAtron. But the cheers turn to boos when suddenly “Circles” plays and Maxem walks out with the International title looking smug. He struts down to the ring and hops in with his belt. Cunningham tries to get the belt from him because he won’t ring the bell when Maxem still has it. Maxem pushes him away and demands a mic though.

Maxem: Fudge I don’t have beef with you. I watched your match with Diamond and frankly I think you got screwed. I feel sorry for you man. I don’t want to kick your ass tonight. It wouldn’t be right. Besides, I’ve kicked enough ass for one night. But I’m not forfeiting. I’m just giving you . . . this.

Maxem holds out the International title for Fudge to take. Fudge hesitates to take it thinking it could be a trap with the way Maxem has been acting today. Maxem just shrugs and drops it down at Fudge’s feet. Then he turns and exits the ring as Circles hits again. Fudge is confused but he picks the belt up as Cunningham declares him the winner and new International Champion. Maxem gets booed as he heads to the back.

KK: What the hell? What a cop out.

TB: For the second time tonight a major title changes hands by being handed over. This is odd. I don’t understand why Maxem did that, but then again I don’t understand why he’s done any of the things he’s done tonight.

KK: Maxem is too good for the International title.

TB: I doubt that . . . . but either way Fudge is the new International champion. We’ll be right back folks!

Commercial Break.

TB: We’re back and it’s time for a huge match! Michael Diamond takes on—

Suddenly huge pyros go off on the stage and “Airbag” by Radiohead blares. The fans get to their feet as Neil himself is seen walking down to the ring. He’s wearing a black suit.

TB: The boss is back! He’s gonna lay down some law!

KK: Great. Wake me up when it’s over.

Neil gets in the ring and pulls out a mic. His music stops but the crowd’s cheering is deafening. He waits a few minutes and it finally dies down.

Neil: I know you’re all waiting to see Michael Diamond defend the HWA title against Kevin Conner but I would like to say a few things first. First of all I’m really sorry about David Jackson. He wasn’t who I thought he was. Literally. David Jackson was an old mate of mine who I’d grown up with. The man who ran the HWA for the last month wasn’t. I found out that the real David Jackson has been in the hospital, the victim of a hit and run auto accident for the last month. He’s been in a coma. I don’t know who the imposter was. But I do know that he hired thugs to represent police officers to pretend and arrest me, and then hold me hostage in a cabin outside of LA for the last month!

The crowd pops at the mention of LA.

Neil: Anyway, I’m going to get to the bottom of this. The HWA has weathered a lot worse than this quasi-David Jackson. Things seem to be going ok. I’m putting Grimjack back in charge. He has full authority. I’m going back to England to try and find out just what went wrong. I’ll be back to check occasionally. The HWA hasn’t seen the last of me! Now on to the match!

Airbag hits as the crowd is giving Neil an applause the sort not heard in the HWA in a while. Neil slaps fans hands as he walks back up the ramp and finally waves back before disappearing behind the curtain.

TB: We just witnessed greatness Keith.

KK: You kiss too much ass Trent.

Diamond (c) vs Conner (HWA World Title)

"King Of My World" by Saliva hits as the cheers turn to boos because Conner is walking out. He looks pissed and is limping a little because of the beating he took by the Legacy Department. He ignores the booing and just gets in the ring. Cunningham tries to check him for weapons and such and Conner just glares at him.

KK: Channel that anger Kevin!

"Points of Authority (Reannimation Remix)" by Linkin Park hits and the crowd goes insane as their hero Michael Diamond himself steps out with the HWA title. He walks down to the ring slapping hands and he gets in a stretches against the ropes. He’s bouncing around and getting ready when Conner runs over and jumps him before the bell even rings. Diamond goes down and Conner is stomping him as the crowd boos. Finally the bell rings and it’s official. Diamond rolls away and gets up. Conner locks up with him and it degenerates into a test of strength when they lock their hands up. Conner is getting beat but he kick Diamond in the gut and then hits a DDT.

TB: Conner with the early upper hand.

Diamond gets up and goes for a clothesline but Conner side steps and hits a jumping DDT this time. Diamond rolls out of the ring to gather himself. Conner bounces off the opposite ropes, does a handstand and jumps out of the ring and hits Diamond with a plancha.

KK: Yeah Conner! Diamond is getting lit up!

Conner picks Diamond up and rams his head into the steel railing. Then he drags him over to the ring stairs and irish whips him into them. Diamond slumps to the ground. Conner is pissed and he grabs the ring steps and pulls them apart picking up a large step. He raises it up to hit Diamond over the head with it but Diamond punches Conner hard in his open stomach. Conner drops the step and holds his stomach in pain. Diamond gets up and catches Conner with a roundhouse kick to the jaw. Conner stumbles away and leans up against the railing where some fans are hitting him and stuff. Diamond gets on the apron and flips off backward but Conner moves and Diamond guillotines himself on the railing.

TB: Ooooh that looks like it hurt.

Diamond falls off holding his ribs. Conner gets on the apron and gets on the top turnbuckle. Then he leaps off and hits the One of a Kind Five Star Frogsplash. The crowd is chanting “Holy Shit”.

KK: There goes the One of a Kind and this one has to be over. New champ folks.

Conner picks up Diamond and is going to put him back in the ring to pin him but Diamond stops him and rams his head into the apron. Conner stumbles back stunned and Diamond spears him right into the railing. Both men are down from the impact and Cunningham is still in the ring making the count. . . . 8 . . . 9 . . . 10! The bell rings.

TB: Well it looks like we have a double count out here and I tell you what the crowd doesn’t like and neither do I.

KK: Nor do I. Double count outs are lame.

The arena is booing Cunningham for making it a double count out. Diamond and Conner are getting up and Conner looks pissed because this means he doesn’t get the belt. But suddenly “One Armed Scissor” by at the Drive In hits and out comes the Legacy Department, Grimjack, Anderson, Nomad, Sanders and Fury. There are getting a mixed response as the fans cheer for Grimjack but boo everyone else. They’re standing on the stage and Grim has a mic.

Grim: Now as much as we like seeing Conner not win, we all agree that a double count out is not the way a match like this should end. So I’m using my powers as president to make this match go on. Oh yeah, and since there are no count outs this match is no DQ!

The fans go nuts as the bell rings again. Conner and Diamond look at each other and start punching each other again.

TB: I agree with what Grimjack said but this is pretty unfair to Diamond.

Diamond seems very mad as he is getting the upper hand on Conner and just viciously punching him. He starts ramming his head into the railing as a bloody cut appears above Conner’s left eye. Conner senses the blood running down and it angers him and he blocks Diamond and rams his head into the railing. Then he irish whips Diamond into the ring apron. Conner gets a steel chair. He swings at Diamond but Diamond slides into the ring Conner slides in after him with the chair. They’re both up and Conner swings at Diamond with the chair but Diamond ducks. He kicks Conner in the gut making him drop the chair and goes for the Diamond Cutter grabbing Conner’s head. But Conner pushes him off. Diamond turns around and walks right into the Soul Searcher from Conner.

TB: Holy—the Soul Searcher! We’ve got a new Champion!

KK: No way will Diamond break out of that.

But suddenly the Legacy Department rushes the ring. Anderson grabs Conner and gives him the Attitude Adjustor powerbomb. Then Nomad, Sanders and Fury start stomping on Conner. Grimjack tells them to back off and he grabs Conner’s arm and slaps on the Six Second Magic. Conner is in agony but Cunningham can’t do anything because Grimjack said it was no DQ. Anderson picks Diamond up and wraps his huge hand around his throat for a chokeslam. Grimjack sees this and let’s Conner go. He gets up and tells Anderson to let Diamond go. Anderson looks at him and starts arguing why. Finally he let’s Diamond go and Diamond slumps to the mat.

TB: This is horrible. Someone get the Legacy Department out of here.

Remember Me" by Hoobastank hits and the fans go crazy as Jason Mysterio comes running out. He slides into the ring and Fury, Nomad and Sanders meet him. Mysterio is throwing punches everywhere and Sanders falls down and Mysterio is holding his own until Anderson comes over. Anderson kicks him in the gut and delivers the Attitude Adjustor. The Legacy Department starts stomping on Mysterio. Grimjack just stays back and watches.

TB: The Legacy Department is just too large! Mysterio tried to help his partner Conner but they were too much!

KK: They’re unbeatable.

The fans are booing but suddenly “South Texas Deathride” hits and Sett and Morgoth come running down as the fans cheer them on. They slide into the ring and start brawling with the Legacy Department. Sett choke slams Sanders but Nomad gives him a belly to belly suplex. Morgoth gives Fury the Goth but Anderson clotheslines him. Mysterio gets back up and is brawling with Nomad.

TB: This is chaos! Is a match still going on here!?!

Suddenly “Circles” hits and Ryan Maxem comes running down to the ring with a crazed look on his face. He slides in and tackles Sett and starts beating on him with punches.

KK: Is Maxem accepting Grimjack’s offer to join the Legacy Department???

Grimjack walks over to Maxem and Maxem gets up and kicks Grimjack in the gut. Then he gives him the Technical Difficulties as the crowd is booing.

TB: I guess not.

KK: Maxem must just want to take part in the donnybrook going on in the ring.

TB: Donnybrook?

KK: That’s right.

The LD is battling it with everyone and Maxem is just attacking anyone he sees. During the chaos Conner gets knocked down. No one notices Michael Diamond get to his feet and mount the turnbuckle. He leaps off and hits the Prism on Conner as the fans snap pictures.

TB: The Prism! It’s over!

Diamond is devastated by the move himself but he crawls over and gets an arm over Conner . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . 3! Mysterio dove to break up the pin but it was too late.

KK: Dammit. Diamond wins again.

TB: What a great match.

Mysterio grabs Diamond and throws him out of the ring. Right after Morgoth sees that and gives him the Goth. Nomad runs over and throws Morgoth out of the ring. The Legacy Department starts throwing everyone out of the ring until they’re the only ones in the ring and Conner, Diamond, Morgoth, Sett, Mysterio and Maxem are all tossed out. Grimjack gets a mic.

Grimjack: Let this be a lesson for the HWA. The Legacy Department is the greatest power here now. You’re either with us or against us. Join us if you don’t want to wind up like these guys. We will dominate the future. And the future is . . . this.

The show is starting to fade out when suddenly the lights go out in the arena except for one image on the HWAtron: