Sunday, March 2nd, 2003
Sunday, March 2nd, 2003
Fireworks and pyros shot up from the rampway as the cameras pan around the packed Madison Square Garden as they jacked up and ready to go for Sunday Night Survival.
TB: Hello and welcome to Survival ladies and gentlemen as we are kicking this off here tonight with a hell of a match-up!
KK: You ain't kiddint Trent, President Grimjack sure knows what these fans here in New York want to see and that is none other than a steel cage match!
TB: That's right and the cage has been lowered already as we are kicking things off here with a Single-Man Elimination Fatal Fourway match inside a steel cage! And if that wasn't enough, the match will be no DQ!
Suddenly though “One Armed Scissor” hits and Grimjack is seen walking down the rampway with a mic. He’s wearing jeans and a white sweater. The fans are booing him because of what went down with the Legacy Department last week.
TB: Oh great now what.
KK: Let’s hear him out Trent.
Grimjack gets in the ring and waits till the crowd dies down.
Grimjack: It’s great to be away from that hell hole LA and back in my home state, and in the greatest city in the world!
Fans pop at this.
Grimjack: Now you’re all lucky people because you get to see the Legacy Department dominate again tonight!
The cheers turn to boos.
Grimjack: Oh come on. The “D” is once again the dominant force in HWA. Things are as they should be. And we’re only getting more powerful. You already know who we added last week. Let me introduce you all to a few new recruits. Guys, come on out!
The lights dim and “One Armed Scissor” hits. The crowd is in shock as Brian, Syxx and Rage come walking out. Loud boos begin.
TB: What the hell? Brian? Syxx? Rage??? In the Legacy Department?
KK: Rage hasn’t even been seen in months!!! This is huge! Brian is the X-treme champion! This keeps getting better!
Brian, Syxx and Rage get in the ring and they all shake hands with Grimjack.
Grimjack: I’d like to introduce everyone to my new friends, Brian, Syxx and Rage. You’re looking at the future of the HWA right here folks. Everyone else wanted these guys on their side, but guess what? They’re with me!
Rage gets on the mic.
Rage: Because the Legacy Department has all the strength now. We have the president on our side. I was sitting around not wanting anything to do with the HWA but I watched TV last week and saw what happened. Then Grim here got in contact with me and it all made sense. I’ve still got unfinished business with a lot of people here, it only makes sense for me to align myself with the D.
Grimjack: Great to have you back Rage. Now on to other matters—
Suddenly though “Airbag” by Radiohead screams throughout the garden and the fans get on their feet cheering, recognizing the music as that of Neil. The HWAtron goes on and we see Neil sitting in his office and the caption says “satellite feed from London”. Neil talks.
Neil: Grim Grim Grim . . .
Grimjack: Hey Neil! How’s it going across the pond?
Neil: It’s going fine. But I was a little disconcerted watching Survival from backstage last week. I can’t say I approve of what you’re doing with the Legacy Department. There has to be a balance of power in the HWA.
Grim: What are you saying Neil?
Neil: I think the HWA needs another president . . .
The crowd erupts with a “NEIL” chant. Neil just smiles.
Neil: No . . . not me. I’m much too busy to return to my full duties as president. I do however have someone else in mind . . . someone who ran the HWA himself for a long time, successfully too.
KK: He can’t mean . . .
”Sober” by Tool hits. The crowd is unsure what to expect, when suddenly a man steps out from behind the curtain and stands on the stage.
TB: OH MY GOD IT’S HIM!!!
KK: I can’t believe it! He’s back! TCO!!!
Standing on the stage is none other than the man himself, The Chosen One.
Neil: HWA, say hello to your new president! TCO!!!
The crowd is going insane chanting “TCO TCO TCO”. TCO just stands on the stage looking pleased. Grimjack is furious and yelling in the ring. He gets the mic.
Grimjack: This is bullshit! I haven’t done anything wrong! You can’t do this Neil! I have a contract dammit!
Neil: I own the HWA, I can do whatever I want.
Grimjack: A contract is a contract Neil!
Neil: Fine, if that’s how you want to do this. I always thought of you as a friend Grim, now I guess I was wrong. If you won’t cooperate, fine, you can stay president.
Crowd boos.
Neil: But TCO is the commissioner.
Crowd cheers and starts chanting “TCO” again.
TB: TCO is the new commissioner!
Grim: Fine! TCO is the commissioner! Then Syxx is the vice president!
Syxx looks as shocked as everyone to hear he’s the vice president.
TB: What? Syxx as vice president? What’s going on here?
Neil: Do whatever you want Grim. Just remember who owns your ass!
The HWAtron blacks out as the crowd is still chanting “TCO”. TCO himself just stands with his hands on his hips on the stage and a smile comes across his face. Then he turns and walks away.
Commercial break.
KK: I still can’t believe what we just saw Trent.
Me neither. TCO just shows up after being gone for months and he’s the new commissioner! I can’t wait to see what else happens tonight. Now it’s finally time to start the first match.
"Five Element Ninja" by Makai hits the loud speakers as the crowd gives a good ovation for Unknown Ninja as he emerges from behind the curtain. Ninja calmly walks down the rampway and up the ring steps, stepping through the cage door. Ninja paces around in the enclosed ring, obviously thinking of strategy for his up-coming match. Ninja's music cuts off as it is replaced by "Circles" by Incubus as the fans cheers turn to boos. Ryan Maxem emerges from the back and stops at the top of the rampway, looking out at the New York crowd which is all over him. Maxem merely shakes his head and walks down the rampway and gets into the ring as he stares down Ninja. Ninja has backed himself up against one of the turnbuckles and appears to be in silent meditation as Maxem, again, shakes his head and goes over to his corner.
TB: Well Maxem isn't exactly a popular person here in New York.
KK: I can't understand why, he's a great athlete.
TB: It probably has something to do with his recent change in attitude Keith.
KK: What are you talking about!? I love his new attitude!
TB: You would.
Maxem's music ceases as "South Texas Deathride" by Union Underground hits the loud speakers. The New York crowd gives Sett a standing ovation as Sett runs out from the back and down the rampway. Sett quickly gets into the cage and begins to head in the direction of Maxem but Wallace Cunningham immediatly gets in front of Sett, warning him to wait until the match starts.
TB: Well Sett wanting to waste no time and get to Maxem and, quite frankly, who can blame him.
Sett backs off as Maxem flashes him a cocky smirk, realizing that he is, at the moment, untouchable. Sett merely points his finger at Maxem and then at the cage surrounding the ring, indicating that Maxem will have no where to run to. "Young Grow Old" hits as "Awesome D" Anderson comes through the entrance, accompanied by Legacy Department members Nomad, Nick Fury, and Sanders. Anderson is dressed in street clothes.
TB: What the hell is this?! He's about to compete here tonight, and he's bringing down memebers of the Legacy Department!? And it doesn't look like he's come ready to compete tonight.
KK: Hey, this is a no-DQ cage match. The Legacy Department can do anything they want. Are you going to tell ADA how he should dress?
Erin Wallace: This match is a Four-Way, Single Elimination, Cage Match with no-disqualification. Currently on his way to the ring, weighing 290 pounds, from Iowa City, Iowa..."Awesome D" Anderson!
The Legacy Department goes through the cage door into the ring, then Anderson stands at the camera side ropes as his pyro goes off on the ringposts. Erin tries to hand him her mic, but he refuses it and asks for another from the ringside crew.
Anderson: So...I asked the office this week...a certain question. I called Janice at the HWA office and asked her one question. Can any of you people guess what that question was?
The Madison Square Garden crowd boos the hell out of the Legacy Department.
Anderson: C'mon! Even you stupid people should be able to get this. I asked Janice, "Quo Vadimus?" Where are we going? And the answer made me sick to my stomach. She said NEW YORK CITY!
The crowd cheers their city, but boos Anderson at the same time, if that's possible.
Anderson: And as you can see, I've just arrived here at Madison Square Garden. I didn't bring my wrestling gear. In fact, I didn't even pack a bag. I didn't book a hotel. And right here is a plane ticket for twenty minutes after the show so that I can GET THE HELL OUT OF NEW YORK CITY AS FAST AS POSSIBLE.
The crowd continues to jeer the "Awesome One."
Suddenly Sett walks over to Anderson.
TB: Sett is climbing right in there with the Legacy Department! He's going to get mugged!
Sett grabs the mic from Anderson.
Sett: I don't know what your problem is, but I know the solution. You need to have your ass kicked, right here in NEW YORK CITY!
The crowd goes nuts. Anderson grabs the microphone from Sett.
Anderson: When you came in this cage, Sett, you forgot the number-one rule. Evil always wins, because Good is stupid.
The other three members of the Legacy Department lunge at Sett. Sett begins to fight each one off. Anderson pulls a chain from his pocket and wraps it through the cage, and padlocks the door shut. Sett is holding his own, briefly, with the LD, but they overwhelm him. Anderson joins the beatdown as the referees try to open the door.
TB: We've got a four-on-one on Sett here and the match hasn't even started. Ninja and Maxem are just watching!
KK: Why not get the advantage when you can?
Suddenly, Sett's tag team partner, Morgoth, runs down to the ring. Anderson gives Sett the Attitude Adjuster as Morgoth gets to the cage door. With one hand, Morgoth rips the chain off the door and enters the cage. The referees follow, and break up the fight before the LD can take the advantage on Morgoth, too. The referees force Nomad, Sanders, Fury, and Morgoth to leave the ring.
TB: Sett is in no condition to wrestle right now! But I think we're going to start this match! Anderson continues to put the boots to Sett!
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TB: What a way to kick off Survival with this huge Cage match, this is sure to be one hell of a match!
Hearing the bell, Ninja and Maxem rush Anderson and push him off of Sett and beat on him in the corner. Anderson uses his might to push them off. Sett gets up and Sett bolts out from his corner and right at Maxem as he meets him with a flurry of punches. Maxem was caught flat-footed as Sett relentlessly pounded away on him. Seeing this, Anderson merely shrugged his shoulders and charged at Ninja. Seeing this, Ninja backflipped away from Anderson, flipping high enough that he landed on the top turnbuckle. Anderson stopped his charge in amazement of Ninja's agility as Ninja, too, appeared quite shocked.
TB: Wow, Ninja just back flipped up onto the top rope there!
Shaking off the shock, Ninja launched himself off the top rope at Anderson, looking for a cross body. But, like Ninja, Anderson shook off the inital shock and caught Ninja against his body. Anderson then fell backwards, slamming Ninja down onto his back!
TB: What a fallaway slam by Anderson there as Ninja's high risk move didn't exactly pay off!
Ninja stumbled to his feet as Anderson met him with hard rights, backing Ninja into the ropes. Anderson then backed away from Ninja a bit so as to build up some momentum. Anderson then charged forward, looking for a clothesline but Ninja ducked under Anderson's arm. Anderson spun around as Ninja lunged forward, driving his boot right into Anderson's jaw and sending the back of Anderson's head directly into the steel cage!
TB: Wow what a super kick by Ninja!
KK: You ain't kidding Trent, you could hear that shot echo throughout this arena! I think Ninja might have lodged some teeth loose with that one!
On the other side of the ring, Maxem had managed to fight back against Sett and now had the big man up against the ropes. Maxem backed up a bit and then charged foward with momentum behind him. Maxem lifted his leg in the air but Sett got out of the way as Maxem ended up crotching himself up on the top rope!
TB: Ouch! Maxem going for a big boot there but finding himself in a bit of a perdicament!
Seeing Maxem in this situation, Sett bounced off the ropes opposite Maxem and charged back at him, driving his boot into the side of Maxem's face. The shot sent Maxem's face slamming into the steel cage and busting open the side of his head!
TB: What a big boot by Sett and Maxem is busted open as a result of that!
Maxem and Anderson began to crawl around the ring, both of them a bit dazed from having their heads hit the steel cage. Sett turned his attention to Ninja who appeared to be thinking the same thing Sett was. Ninja ran off the ropes and charged at Sett as Sett hunched over and caught Ninja, lifting him high above his head. Sett suspended Ninja high in the air as Maxem and Anderson stumbled to their feet. Sett then threw Ninja towards the two as Ninja landed on both men with a cross body!
TB: What teamwork by Sett and Ninja there, the move taking down both Anderson and Maxem!
KK: There shouldn't be any teamwork in this match Trent, it's supposed to be every man for himself!
Though Keith wasn't too happy, the fans were loving every bit of this match as, so far, the fan favorites were in control. Ninja pulled a groggy Maxem to his feet and shoved him towards Sett as Sett wrapped his big hand around Maxem's throat!
TB: And this could be over quickly for Maxem as Sett is signaling for the South Texas Deathride!
Realizing he was in trouble, Maxem quickly delivered a stiff kick in-between Sett's legs, breaking the hold.
TB: What a cheap shot by Maxem!
KK: Hey, it's no DQ Trent! That was perfectly legal!
Maxem then wrapped his hand around Sett's throat and lifted the big man into the air, dropping him down to the mat with his variation of the South Texas Deathride!
TB: Oh my God! Maxem just gave Sett his own South Texas Deathride! Has the man no dignity!?
KK: Ha, ha, ha, ha! That was great Trent! Maxem just used Sett's own trademark move against him and he may have just eliminated Sett it too!
Maxem made the cover on Sett as Wallace Cunningham got down to make the count. One... Two... Kick out!
TB: Sett just managing to get the shoulder up!
Anderson was beginning to get up to his feet, his head still ringing from the cage shot. Ninja, seeing Anderson prone, attempted a kick into Anderson's gut but Anderson managed to catch Ninja's foot. Ninja balanced himself on his other foot as Anderson stood up-right, waving his index finger in the air as if to signal "no you don't." Ninja then leaped into the air, driving his other foot into the back of Anderson's head and flipped Anderson down onto the canvas!
TB: An enziguri by Ninja and Anderson might be out here!
Ninja hooked the leg as Wallace iniated the count. One... Two... Kick out!
TB: Anderson JUST managed to get that shoulder up.
KK: I think the Awesome one is still a bit rattled from hitting the back of his head on the cage. He may have a concussion Trent.
Maxem positioned Sett over into the corner, laying into him with a flurry of rights and lefts as he began to work over the big man.
TB: And now Maxem laying into Sett with the Fists of Fury here and the end could very well be near for Sett!
Maxem ceased his assault on Sett as Sett slumped down into the corner. Maxem backed away from Sett as he began to taunt the big man on, signaling that he wanted to put an end to this with the Technical Difficulties!
KK: Well it's all over for Sett now Trent, no one has ever kicked out of the Technical Difficulties before!
TB: What are you talking about? Michael Diamond did when he faced Maxem at HWA: Jam!
KK: That's because Maxem wasn't trying then. What I meant to say was that no one has ever kicked out of the Technical Difficulties when Maxem was trying.
Maxem continued to goad Sett on as the big man tried to get to his feet, though he was still weary from the South Texas Deathride and, now, the Fist of Fury. Just as Sett was getting back to his feet, Ninja grabbed Maxem from behind and locked in a dragon sleeper.
KK: Hey! What gives! Maxem was just about to hit the Technical Difficulties on Sett!
TB: Well it looks like Ninja has come to Sett's rescue here as he has the Eternal Darkness locked in and Maxem could very well tap out here!
Maxem was surprised by the submission move from behind and, thus, he wasn't in a position that he could reach the ropes. And Ninja's feet were planted as he wasn't giving Maxem any room to work with as it appeared that Maxem's only option would be to tap out. Seeing that Maxem was taken care of, Sett slumped back down into the corner, trying to catch his breath as Ninja continued the punishment on Maxem.
TB: Maxem is doing his best to fight the urge to submit here but I don't think he has any other choice! He isn't even near the ropes and remember, it's no DQ so even if Maxem gets to the ropes, Ninja doesn't have to relinquish the hold if he doesn't want to.
Just when it appeared that Maxem might give up, Anderson came from behind Ninja and lifted him up into the air, dropping Ninja on his back.
TB: Damn it! Anderson saving Maxem with that back body drop on Ninja!
KK: Well it serves Ninja right, he should've never come to Sett's rescue in the first place.
Maxem fell to his knees, taking in deep breaths as Anderson stalked after Ninja. Ninja slowly made it back to his feet as he turned right into Anderson who doubled Ninja over with a stiff kick to the gut. Anderson then shoved Ninja's head in-between his legs as he raised an arm up into the air.
TB: Anderson signaling for the Attitude Adjuster on Ninja and this may be all she wrote for Unknown Ninja!
KK: Give it to him Anderson, give Ninja the Attitude Adjuster! Lord knows he needs his attitude adjusted!
Anderson flipped Ninja up onto his shoulders and then he powerbombed Ninja down to the mat!
TB: Attitude Adjuster! Attitude Adjuster! Anderson hits the Attitude Adjuster on Ninja and I think this one's over!
KK: Of course it's over, no one ever kicks out of the Attitude Adjuster!
TB: You mean, no one ever kicks out of the Attitude Adjuster when Anderson is trying, right?
KK: ..... shut up Trent!
Anderson hooked the leg as Wallace made the count. One... Two... Three! Wallace rang the bell as Anderson got off of the prone Ninja.
TB: Well Ninja put up a valiant effort here...
KK: Oh stop sucking up Trent, Ninja got exactly what he deserved for budding into Maxem's business. So he managed to save Sett from the Technical Difficulties, you didn't see Sett save Ninja from the Attitude Adjuster or from being eliminated now, did you?
TB: Well in Sett's defense, I think he's still feeling the effects of the South Texas Deathride and the Fists of Fury.
Wallace assisted Ninja over to the cage door and some other refs helped him through as they began to help him to the back. The door closed again as Anderson got to his feet to celebrate but he was abruptly interrupted as Maxem grabbed Anderson from behind and nailed the Technical Difficulties!
TB: Oh my God, a Technical Difficulties out of no where there and talk about gratitude! Anderson came to the rescue of Maxem and he repays Anderson with a Technical Difficulties!
Maxem hooks the leg as Wallace gets down and makes the count. One... Two... Sett breaks it up!
KK: Hey! What the hell is Sett doing!?
TB: I'm not quite sure Keith, if Maxem had eliminated Anderson there it would've been just down to Maxem and Sett. And, personally, I would've thought that Sett would've loved to have Maxem all to himself.
Sett pulled Maxem to his feet as he charged towards the cage walls, slamming Maxem face-first into it! Maxem stumbled away from the cage and into Sett as he delivered a stiff kick to Maxem's gut, doubling him over. Sett then shoved Maxem's head in-between his legs as he looked around the arena, the New York crowd rising up from their seats in anticipation of what was to come.
TB: Well I think Maxem may be going on a bit of a Journey here and I think, where he's going, he's not coming back!
Sett flipped Maxem up onto his shoulders and then delievered a devastating sit-out powerbomb to him as the fans cheered and clapped their approval.
TB: The Journey! The Journey! Sett just sent Maxem on a Journey all the way to hell and goodnight Maxem!
Wallace ran over and made the count as the crowd chanted along with him. One... Two... Three! Wallace rang the bell as the fans screamed their approval.
TB: Yes! Yes! Sett with a measure of revenge on Maxem here tonight as he just eliminated him from this match-up!
KK: That was no fair Trent, that was a fast count!
TB: Sorry Keith, but you're "boy" just got his ass beat by Sett and now it's down to two of the greatest in the HWA.
Wallace escorted an angry Maxem out of the ring as the refs ordered him to leave ringside. Maxem scared off the refs as they closed the cage door once again, leaving Maxem locked on the outside. Maxem stared through the cage at Sett who flashed a smile at him and then waved goodbye to Maxem. Sett then turned his attention to Anderson who was still on the ground from Maxem's Technical Difficulties. Sett made the cover on Anderson as Wallace initated the count. One... Two... Kickout!
TB: Sett trying to capitalize on Maxem's Technical Difficulties but Anderson has had enough time to recover from the move.
Sett pulls Anderson up and then irish whips him into the ropes. Anderson bounces back off the ropes and into a big boot by Sett as he drops down and hooks the leg again. One... Two... Kickout!
TB: Well Sett trying to end this one as quickly as possible as he knows very well that Anderson has an unbelievable resilance factor that has kept him in many matches over the years.
Sett pulls Anderson up to his feet and attempts to irish whip him again but Anderson stops his momentum and then pulls Sett towards him as he clotheslines him down to the mat!
TB: A great counter there by Anderson as he nailed Sett with a short-arm clothesline and here's that resilance I mentioned.
Anderson pulls Sett up to his feet and irish whips him into the ropes. Sett bounces off and right into Anderson who lifts Sett into the air, twirls him around, and then slams him down onto his back!
TB: An amazing tilt-a-whirl slam there on Sett and Anderson may have this one in the bag!
KK: Oh there's no doubt he does Trent, Anderson threw Sett down with authority there... there isn't any way Sett is kicking out of that!
Anderson made the cover as Wallace got down and made the count. One... Two... Kickout!
TB: I don't believe it! Sett kicked out!
KK: That was a slow count, geez... I can't believe that Grim continues to let Wallace Cunningham work here.
The fans began to get behind Sett as Anderson began to go frusterated. Anderson pulled Sett to his feet but, as if hearing the fans chants, new life surged into Sett as he broke free of Anderson's grasp. Kicking Anderson in the gut, Sett grabbed Anderson's head and planted him face-first onto the mat!
TB: A DDT on Anderson and Sett is right back into this one!
Sett quickly made it to his feet as he pointed to a nearby turnbuckle. The fans cheered their approval as Sett began to mount the turnbuckle, going to the top rope.
TB: Well now what on earth is Sett doing here!?
KK: This is a foolish move on Sett's part, he's no high flyer like his pals Michael Diamond and Fudge!
Sett crouched down on the turnbuckle as he began taunting Anderson on. Anderson stumbled to his feet and towards Sett as Sett stood up on the turnbuckle and then flew off, driving his arm into Anderson as Anderson fell to the mat!
TB: A diving clothesline off the top rope by Sett and I think that could do it here!
Sett crawled over into the cover as the fans counted along with Wallace. One... Two... Kickout!
TB: Oh! So close!
KK: Remember what you said Trent, resilence. If Anderson is one thing, besides Awesome of course, it's resilent.
Sett gets up to his feet and raises both his arms up into the air, signaling for The Journey as the crowd goes crazy. Sett stalks behind Anderson as Anderson stumbles to his feet and into Sett. Sett kicks Anderson in the gut and then shoves his head in-between his legs.
TB: Well Sett wants The Journey here and Anderson may be done for!
Realizing he was in trouble, Anderson grabbed Sett's legs and pulled them out from beneath him. Anderson then placed his leg in-between Sett's and then wrapped them around his. He then turned Sett onto his belly, locking in a sharpshooter.
TB: What a counter by Anderson as he countered the Journey into the Attitude Lock and Sett may be forced to tap out here!
Maxem, who had refused leave ringside, began yelling at Sett, urging him to tap out as Sett fought the pain. Sett began to crawl towards the ropes as the fans urged him on.
TB: Sett wants this win badly as you can see it in his eyes.
KK: Well it doesn't matter how badly he wants it Trent, Anderson has this one won.
Sett began to inch closer and closer towards the ropes as he reached a hand out for the bottom rope. The fans cheered as Sett's hand fell onto it as he grasped it with all his strength. Wallace tried to get Anderson to release the hold but Anderson refused.
TB: Come on now damn it, Sett has the ropes!
KK: No DQ baby! Like you said earlier Trent, Anderson doesn't have to release the hold if he doesn't want to!
The fans began to boo this as Sett continued to scream out in pain. Reaching out his other hand, he grabbed the bottom rope as he began to try and power himself out of the move.
TB: Well there's still fight left in Sett as he is refusing to quit.
Sett grabed the middle rope with his hands now as he began to pull himself out of the Sharpshooter. The fans were urging him on as Anderson kept the hold locked in, though because of Sett's leverage, hardly any damage was being done. Sett then went to the top rope as he successfully pulled himself out from the submission hold!
TB: I don't believe what I've just seen! Sett just broke out of the Attitude Lock!
Drained from the submission move, Sett held onto the ropes for dear life as he tried to catch a breather. But Anderson was quickly on him, driving a closed fist to his back. Anderson then grabbed Sett and irish whipped him across the ring. Sett bounced off the ropes and ran back at Anderson, lifting his boot into the air. At the same time, Anderson lifted his boot as both men fell to the mat, each of them having driven their boots into their opponents faces.
TB: A double big boot and both Sett and Anderson are down!
The fans were applauding this opening match, enjoying watching these two behemoths beat the holy hell out of each other. Sett and Anderson lay out on the ring, both of them trying to catch a second wind. Maxem, however, had other ideas as he grabbed a steel chair from ringside and hit one of the officials on the outside with it. Bending down, he grabbed a key from the officials grasp and unlocked the steel cage door.
TB: What the hell is Maxem doing now!? He was eliminated from this match!
KK: I guess he's re-entering himself into it Trent.
Maxem grabbed the chair and slid into the ring as Wallace moved to intercept Maxem but Maxem quickly scared him off by flashing the steel chair in his hand. Wallace backed off as Maxem stalked over to where the action was as Sett and Anderson began to slowly get up. Maxem stood poised with the chair as Sett got to his feet and turned around. Maxem swung with all his force at Sett's head as Sett ducked the blow and Maxem ended up hitting Anderson right between the eyes!
TB: Oh my God! Maxem went to hit Sett and he ended up hitting Anderson instead!
Maxem looked down at Anderson in shock as Sett stalked behind Maxem with his hand raised into the air. Remembering his initial target, Maxem spun around as Sett wrapped his hand around Maxem's throat. Sett then lifted Maxem into the air and chokeslammed him down to the mat!
TB: South Texas Deathride! South Texas Deathride! For the second time tonight, Sett has sent Maxem packing!
Every fan was on their feet now as Sett turned his attention away from Maxem and turned back to Anderson who was beginning to get to his feet. Anderson stumbled into Sett who shoved Anderson's head in-between his legs. Sett then flipped Anderson up into the air and drove him down to the mat with a sit-out powerbomb!
TB: The Journey! The Journey! Sett has sent Anderson on a Journey to hell and this one has to be over!
Wallace got down and made the count as the crowd chanted along with him. One... Two... Three! The crowd errupted into cheers as Wallace ordered the bell to be rung, signaling this match to come to an end. Sett made it to his feet and raised his arms up into the air, having been victorious in a huge match.
TB: What an impressive victory for Sett tonight but you got to give the assist to Ryan Maxem! Without that steel chair shot to the head of Anderson, I don't know if this match would have ended the way it did!
KK: You make it sound like Maxem was trying to help Sett.
TB: Well we all know that Maxem was aiming for Sett but the fact is that he missed and Anderson paid the price as a result. None-the-less, Sett picks up an impressive victory to kick things off tonight!
commercial break.
The scene goes to the official locker room of the Legacy Department. There are three couches and inside sitting on them are Grimjack, Anderson, Nomad, Syxx, Brian and Rage. Suddenly the door opens and Sanders walks in. Brooklyn walks in after him. Everyone starts yelling at Brooklyn.
Anderson: Hey! You’re not in the Legacy Department!
Rage: Yeah! You can’t come in here!
Syxx: Yeah members only! Scram!
Brooklyn: Whatever.
Brooklyn turns and leaves and Sanders closes the door and sits down.
Grimjack: Alright guys glad you could make it to this official meeting of the Legacy Department. Now I’m sure you all saw where we got screwed by Neil tonight when he made TCO the commissioner. But it’s all good because Syxx is the vice president!
Anderson: Huh? Why Syxx? I mean no offense to Syxx.
Grimjack: I was going to make him commissioner but Neil beat me to it with TCO, but the vice presidency is better anyway.
Anderson looks at him oddly.
Grimjack: Anyway Nick Fury never showed up. I say we kick him out of the D. All in favor?
Everyone raises their hands.
Grimjack: Cool.
Suddenly the door opens and Nick Fury bursts in.
Fury: Hey guys! Sorry I’m late! What did I miss? Wait a minute . . . what are these guys doing here?
There’s an awkward silence as the scene goes to commercial.
The HWATron lights up as we see "Your Hero" Michael Diamond in his locker room as the fans in the arena scream their approval of the most beloved superstar in the HWA. Michael appears to have just finished changing into his wrestling attire as his hair and body are still glistened with water, most likely from his pre-match shower. A knock sounds from his door as Michael looks up from tying his boots.
Michael Diamond: Come in!
The door opens and in walks a stagehand with a bouquet of flowers as Michael finishes tying up his boots and stands up to receive his gift. Michael looks a bit confused as his eyes dart from the flowers over to man holding them.
Michael Diamond: Um, I'm flattered, really... but I don't really go for that sort of thing. But I tell ya what, just a couple doors down from here you'll come across Conner's locker room. I mean, ya can't miss it, it's usually decorated in bright pink letters and with little flowers all over the place.
The fans in the arena laughed as the stagehands face flushed a bright red.
Stagehand: These aren't from me sir.
Michael Diamond: I know that, I'm just kidding with you. They are most likely from one of my female fans out there, right?
Michael glances over at the camera and gives a little wink at it as the female fans in attendance and those watching around the world swoon at the charm of "Your Hero."
Stagehand: Actually sir, I don't know who they are from however, it did come with this note.
The stagehand hands over the note to Michael as he unfolds it and reads it quietly to himself. Upon finishing it, Michael looks up as an angry scowl comes across his face.
Stagehand: What is it sir?
Michael Diamond: You better put those flowers in water before they die.
Stagehand: Where are you going sir?
Michael Diamond: To take care of some business.
Michael drops the note to the floor and walks past the stagehand and out the door as the camera pans down to the note as it reads:
"I can't wait any longer, if you're man enough then meet me out in the parking lot and we'll settle this once and for all."
The HWATron turns off as we are left wondering who sent Michael the note
Commercial break.
The scene goes to backstage where Grimjack is seen talking with Ryan Maxem by the snack table.
TB: What are those two doing talking to each other!
KK: Just business.
Suddenly Nick Fury walks over.
Fury: Hey guys what’s up? Hey Grim you wanted to see me?
Suddenly Maxem kicks Fury in the gut and gives him the Technical Difficulties right through the snack table.
Grimjack: Thanks Ryan I appreciate it.
Maxem: Definitely no problem.
They part ways and walk away leaving Nick Fury devastated in the wreckage of snacks and table.
TB: What in God’s name was that all about! I know they just kicked Fury out of the Legacy Department! But I thought Grim and Maxem were enemies!
KK: You’re slow to catch on aren’t you Trent?
TB: What?
The show comes back on and Chris Vargas is seen backstage beating the hell out of the golden one. The golden one is a scrawny little pal guy who no one would expect to be a wrestler. Vargas slams him through a wall and starts stomping him.
TB: That’s the returning Chris Vargas. Guess he couldn’t wait.
KK: Well I don’t think we need to see that match, I don’t know if goldy there would be a match for anyone.
Anubis comes running out as the crowd goes nuts. He gets in the ring waiting for Nomad but doesn’t see as Nomad runs in from the crowd and attacks him from behind as the bell rings. Nomad gets in some punches but Anubis turns around and rolls him up in a small package. Cunningham counts . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . 3! Anubis gets to his feet triumphant and Nomad can’t believe it.
TB: That small package came out of nowhere!
Suddenly the Ryan Maxem runs in from the crowd with a steel chair and levels Anubis as the fans boo. Maxem looks at Nomad and smiles. Nomad smiles back. Maxem just drops the chair and leaves as “Circles” hits.
KK: More classic Maxem moments.
TB: Why did he attack Anubis? And why didn’t he hit Nomad?
KK: When will you stop questioning Maxem’s motives? Only he knows.
The HWATron turns one once more as we see Michael Diamond walking around out in the parking lot, still fuming with anger from the note he received. The camera follows Michael around as he comes to the man he was looking for... Morgoth.
Morgoth: Hey Michael...
Michael Diamond: Don't "hey Michael" me! You want to get it on so bad, fine... let's do it, right here, right now!
Morgoth: What!? What are you talking about!?
Michael Diamond: Your note, that's what I'm talking about!
Morgoth: I didn't send you any note.
Michael's anger changed to confusion as he and Morgoth stood out in the parking lot, not quite sure of what was going on. Suddenly, the screech of tires can be heard as Michael and Morgoth turn around to see a black car speeding towards them. Acting out of instinct, Morgoth shoved Michael aside as the black car slammed right into the big man. Morgoth rolled up the front of the car and then off the back of it, landing hard on the pavement as the black car raced off in a hurry. Michael looked up from where he had been thrown to the ground to see Morgoth a bloodied mess a couple feet from him.
Michael Diamond: Chris!
Michael crawled over to Morgoth and turned him onto his back to see that Morgoth was unconscious.
Michael Diamond: Somebody get some help! We need some help out here God damn it!
Right after Michael has been screaming for a bit a local ambulance pulls to the scene. Michael and Morgoth are right in the center of the lane, and the ambulance stops dead in front of them. Without word the passenger rushes out who is wearing a pair of white pants, and a white shirt with some lettering on it related to being a paramedic. Immediately after the back doors swing open and a man wearing all green rushes out with a stretcher and a mask over his mouth. He also has on a paramedic hat. As the two paramedics rush out to get Morgoth the get him on the stretcher.
Diamond: Is he going to be all right?
Woman Paramedic: I don’t know yet sir, what happened?
Diamond: He was just run over by some crazy driver in the parking lot. We were just sitting here when it came out and just hit him. He practically saved my life.
Woman Paramedic: Well I’m glad to hear that. Any bumps or bruises we need to check out?
Diamond: Nah not that I see.
As the other paramedic straps Morgoth in the stretcher he looks up and has a deeper voice. He also seems to be fairly large. Larger then Michael.
Male Paramedic: I think we had better take a look at you sir.
Diamond: No Ill be alright. I think Ill follow behind, maybe.
The man grins at Michael and shakes his head.
Woman Paramedic: Lets go we have no time. This man could be seriously hurt. Oh and where’s Steve?
Male Paramedic: Back they’re getting the stuff ready in case.
Woman Paramedic: Oh. Alright then. Male Paramedic: Well that’s what you do when you respond to someone being hit by a car.
Woman Paramedic: Well let’s get him loaded in.
The man rushes to the back of the ambulance loading Morgoth and the stretcher in the back. The doors slam shut and the woman gets in her seat. The driver speeds off, and goes straight probably taking the bottom floor exit. But as the ambulance goes by Michael notices something on the back. The back of the ambulance says in black spray paint, Ryan Maxem was here, and underneath there is a smiley face. Michael is quick to realize that the tall man was Ryan Maxem and with Morgoth back there, and all the doctors’ needles and such Morgoth could be killed. As the ambulance takes the turn around the corner a bit slower the door flies open and one of the paramedics fly out. The door quickly shuts, and the ambulance takes off. Michael rushes to the man who flew out of the ambulance who is obviously injured. Michael can do nothing right now, but wait and see, and maybe try and get some info about where the ambulance is going. The camera fades to black
The HWATron fades out as medical personal arrive onto the scene as the fans are left in a dazed state, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
TB: Well I’m excited for this next match. C4 first showed up at Pride and he’s been bothering Mysterio ever since. C4 has seemed unstoppable but then again Mysterio has too. He’s been undefeated for a while.
C4 walks out looking pissed as the crowd boos him. He gets in the ring and kicks the ropes.
"Remember Me" by Hoobastank hits as the fans go nuts and Mysterio walks out with his belt. He gets in the ring. C4 is a lot bigger than him and looks down at him. C4 just laughes and looks away as if to say “are you kidding me who’s this punk think he is?” But Mysterio bounces off the ropes and hits C4 with a flying clothesline taking the bigger man down. Then he kicks C4 in the head. C4 is up and pissed. He grabs Mysterio and executes a sitdown powerbomb and stays for the cover.
KK: Over already!
Mysterio kicks out at 2. C4 grabs him and irish whips him hard into the turnbuckle. Then he runs at him with a clothesline. Mysterio stumbles groggily and collapses. C4 scoops him up and executes an F5 that hushes the crowd. C4 gets up looking pissed and makes a cover . . .1 . . 2 . . . no! Mysterio kicks out. C4 can’t believe it.
TB: I can’t believe Mysterio broke out of that!
The crowd is starting to get behind Mysterio. C4 is pissed and yelling at the crowd. Mysterio is trying to get to his feet but C4 jumps up with a knee drop to his back and Mysterio is in agony. C4 scoops him to his feet and hooks both arms. C4 just holds him like this for a few seconds as the crowd boos and he smiles.
KK: Here comes the double underhook powerbomb, match over.
C4 lifts Mysterio up but Mysterio flips in midair out of his grasp and lands on his feet. Mysterio goes to kick C4 but C4 catches his foot, but then Mysterio flies into the air with an enziguri kick that sends C4 flying through the air with the impact as the fans go nuts. C4 gets back up and is met with a super kick from Mysterio. Mysterio covers and the fans are counting with him but C4 barely kicks out at 2.
TB: What a match!
C4 slowly makes it to his feet in shock when Mysterio catches him in the nail in the coffin out of nowhere setting the Garden off into a frenzy. He covers, 1 . . . 2 . . . 3!
TB: What a win for Mysterio!
KK: Pure luck.
Commercial break.
(The camera turns on backstage and we see Conner walking through the hall into Grimjacks office. Conner goes right up the desk and Grimjack puts down his phone and looks at Conner.)
Grimjack: “Conner my favorite backstabber!”
Conner: “Backstabber? Who hit who in the back with a chair?”
Grimjack: “Who left who?
Conner: “I didn’t leave you at all. Grim, I told you we are still friends and if you needed my help I’d give it to you. You took my on a wild goose chase looking for Neil which almost got us killed. You turned on me.”
Grimjack: “On the contrary Mr. Conner, you left me for Mysterio and now look at the D, stronger then ever.”
Conner: “Stronger then ever? Please you got jobbers, Nomad, Sanders, Fury and the biggest of them all Anderson! Don’t pull this shit with me Grim, you don’t want to. You got Morgoth, Sett, Diamond not on your side and while right now I'm neutral, you don’t want me against you.”
Grimjack: “Please those three wont phase us just like you and Jason Mysterio!”
Conner: “At least me and Mysterio have won matches in the last month.”
Grimjack: “Conner, if you win you and Mysterio fight next week over the INT title, worry about that not me.”
Conner: “Look there not a person in your group that I haven’t or cant whoop.”
Grimjack: “Well how about you get out of my face and my office before you get suspended!”
Conner: “You’re lucky you’re president, that’s the only thing holding me back from kicking your ass.”
(Conner storms off and leaves.)
TB: Hmmm looks like friends no longer.
KK: Conner’ll come around.
"Patiently Waiting" by 50 Cent hits the loud speakers as the fans jump to their feet. The biggest man in the HWA, Dark Titan, emerges from the back to a huge standing ovation.
TB: These fans here in New York love the former 2-time International Champion!
KK: I think they're just cheering for him so they don't make him angry and he starts taking his aggressions out on them.
Dark Titan walks down the rampway, a huge smile on his face as he is clearly happy to be back in the HWA. He slides into the ring and gets to his feet, raising both his arms up in the air as the crowd cheers and applauds the big man's return.
TB: Dark Titan returned last week on Survival when he confronted his former mentor and friend, Nate Hartman. Needless to say, Titan wasn't too happy with how Hartman was treating the fans and he dropped him off the stage with the Black Out.
KK: Dark Titan should be in jail for his actions Trent, I heard that Nate Hartman suffered serious injuries as a result of that move and there's no telling how long he'll be out of action here. Hell, Titan could have very well ended Hartman's career last Sunday!
Titan's music cut off as "Tear Away" by Drowning Pool hits the loud speakers. The fans immediatly begin to boo as "Mr. Showtime" Scott Sanders emerges from the back with Brooklyn by his side. Neither man appear to be too happy with their current situation as they walk down the rampway in silence. Brooklyn stops Sanders just before getting into the ring and tries to offer him some advice but Sanders shoves Brooklyn away from him and slides into the ring.
TB: Well, certainly a strange relationship here Keith.
Sanders music cuts off as he comes face-to-chest with Dark Titan. Sanders leans his head back as he looks up at the behemoth of a man with fire in his eyes. Titan merely smiles back at Sanders which aggrivates Sanders even more. Sanders lifts his hand and slaps Titan hard across the face as Titan barely flenches from the blow.
TB: Well that was pretty disrespectful of Sanders!
KK: How so? Sanders is trying to have a serious match with Titan and Titan is smiling at him!
TB: Well that slap certainly did wipe the smile off of Titan's face as I guess he's ready to get down to business.
Titan glared down at Sanders as Sanders dared Titan to hit him. Titan merely shook his head at Sanders as he placed his big hand against his face and pie-faced him down to the mat, drawing laughs from the crowd.
TB: Well now Titan is disrespecting Sanders right back and the crowd loves it!
Sanders quickly gets to his feet and charges Titan, laying in hard right after hard right into Titan's face but Titan doesn't even budge from the blow. Sanders ceases his attack as he suddenly realizes that he might be in over his head. Sanders runs off against the ropes and bounces back towards Titan only to eat leather as Titan had lifted his boot right into his face!
TB: A big boot from Dark Titan on Sanders and that almost took "Mr. Showtime's" head off!
Titan pulled Sanders to his feet and lifted him high above his head as the crowd cheered their approval. Then, as if he were weight lifting, he began to repeatedly press Sanders over his head, show casing his amazing strength to the crowd!
TB: Titan is easily benching 235 over his head right now! Titan is excellent condition here!
KK: No argument here Trent, I heard that since he left the HWA all he's been doing is working out and wrestling. But my money is still on "Mr. Showtime."
As if growing tired with Sanders above his head, Titan then dropped Sanders and moved out of the way as Sanders crashed all the way down to the mat!
TB: A devastating Press Slam by Titan and Titan is 7'3" ladies and gentlemen! That means a LONG ways to fall for Sanders!
Titan got down to his knees and made the cover on Sanders as Wallace initiated the first, and quite possibly, the last count of the match. One... Two... Kickout!
TB: Well I think Sanders might have had the wind knocked out of him there but he still managed to kick out.
Titan pulls Sanders to his feet and irish whips him into the ropes. Sanders bounces off the ropes and walks right into Titan who lifts him into the air and drops him on his back with a devastating sidewalk slam. Titan then hooks the leg as Wallace gets down and makes the count. One... Two... Kickout!
TB: Titan with a sidewalk slam and pin attempt but Sanders still able to kick out!
Titan pulled Sanders to his feet again and irish whipped him into the ropes once more. Sanders bounced off the ropes and into Titan as Titan grabs him, twirls him around in the air, and then slams him down onto his back!
TB: A thunderous tilt-a-whirl slam by Titan and I think that could be all for Sanders!
Titan hooked the leg as Wallace made the count once more. One... Two... Kickout!
TB: And, again, Sanders kicked out!
KK: It's going to take more than a big boot, a press slam, a sidewalk slam, and a tilt-a-whirl slam to put Sanders down. Wow, that's a lot of moves!
TB: Indeed it is as Titan has been on the offensive this entire match!
Sensing that Sanders didn't have much left in him, Brooklyn hopped up onto the ring apron and tried to get into the ring but Wallace quickly saw this and cut him off at the ropes. Brooklyn and Wallace began arguing as Titan began to pull Sanders to his feet once more. Sanders, seeing the referee distracted, lifted his arm up between Titan's legs, doubling him over with a low blow.
TB: What a cheap shot by Sanders there and that had to be a desperation move!
Sanders grabbed Titan and quickly suplexed him down to the mat with a text book snap suplex. Sanders kept his lock on Titan as he pulled the big man to his feet once more and then flipped him over again with another snap suplex!
TB: Sanders showcasing his technical skills here as he's hit two beautiful snap suplexs in a row!
KK: And it looks like he's not done yet Trent!
Brooklyn, seeing Sanders in control, hopped off the apron as Sanders began to pull the big man to his feet again. Sanders then bucked his hips, trying to snap suplex Titan over him again but Titan had regained his footing. Sanders attempted to snap suplex Titan over him again but Titan wasn't budging now. Titan grabbed a hold of Sanders and then fell backwards, hitting a suplex of his own on Sanders!
TB: Well Sanders appeared to try one too many snap suplexs there as Titan countered into a suplex of his own and Titan may be back in control of this match-up!
Titan got to his feet and began to head to the top rope as the crowd began to grow crazy. Titan climbed up the ropes and perched himself up on the top as he waited for Sanders to get up.
TB: Well Titan appears to want to hit a high-risk move here and he's not exactly known for his aerial theatrics!
KK: I think Titan has been away from a pro wrestling ring too long, now is not the time for him to go top rope. Hell, for a man of his size, he should never go top rope!
Sanders began to stumble to his feet as Titan got ready to fly when Brooklyn leaped up onto the apron and grabbed a hold of Titan's foot. Titan looked over at Brooklyn and tried to kick him away but Brooklyn held steadfast onto Titan's foot.
TB: Well what the hell is this!? Brooklyn, again, interfering in this match!
KK: You know, I was a bit worried that Brooklyn would try and screw Sanders over here tonight but, so far, he's been doing everything in his power to help Sanders win! I love it!
Sanders, seeing Titan trapped on the top rope, ran towards Titan. He quickly ascended the ropes and wrapped his arms around Titan's body. Brooklyn released his hold on Titan's foot as Sanders fell backwards, flipping Titan over him and sending him crashing down to the mat!
TB: What a belly-to-belly throw from the top rope by Sanders and this could be a huge upset here!
Sanders, the move taking a lot out of him as well, crawled over to Titan and hooked the leg as Wallace made the cover. One... Two... Kickout!
KK: That was three damn it!
Sanders shook his head in disbelief as he began to argue with the ref. Brooklyn yelled at Sanders to stay on Titan as Sanders focused back on his opponent. Sanders pulled Titan to his feet and locked his hands around Titan's waist. Sanders then fell backwards, dropping Titan nearly on the back of his neck with an impressive german suplex.
TB: And now a german suplex by Sanders and in the later part of this match he has been impressive! I mean, he's going up against a 357 pounder right now and he's been able to throw him from the top rope with a belly-to-belly throw and now lift him from behind with a german suplex.
KK: What else do you suspect from "Mr. Showtime?"
Sanders got to his feet and looked over at the turnbuckle in which he had just thrown Titan off of. Sanders smiled to himself as he walked over to it and began to climb it.
KK: And now it looks like "Mr. Showtime" wants to fly!
TB: Well I wasn't aware that he was a high flyer.
KK: He's not, but "Mr. Showtime" can do anything he wants to.
Brooklyn appeared upset that Sanders was shying away from his technical game as Sanders ignored Brooklyn's pleas and balanced himself up on the top rope. Sanders then flew off the top rope but landed hard on the mat as Titan had managed to roll out of the way and avoid the contact!
TB: Well Sanders going for a body splash on Titan there but nobody home and that move may come back to haunt "Mr. Showtime!"
Titan made it to his feet as Sanders stumbled up, grabbing his ribs. Titan then wrapped both hands around Sanders's throat as the crowd began to go crazy. Titan lifted Sanders up into the air and sent him crashing down to the mat with a two-handed chokeslam!
TB: What a two-handed chokeslam by Titan and this one is over folks!
Titan made the cover as Wallace made the count while the crowd chanted along with him. One... Two... Thr- Brooklyn pulled Wallace from the ring and began to argue with him as the crowd booed heavily!
TB: Well now that shouldn't be allowed!
KK: Ha, ha, ha! Brooklyn is awesome!
TB: I know Brooklyn was a great superstar here in the HWA but I'm not exactly pleased with his actions here tonight, nor am I pleased with his associated with "Mr. Showtime" Scott Sanders.
KK: Oh lighten up Trent, he's merely trying to help Sanders achieve greatness here in the HWA. Titan is a former International Champion, it's time he stepped aside and let someone else share in the wealth!
Titan got up off of Sanders to see Brooklyn arguing with the ref. Having had enough of Brooklyn's involvement in this match, Titan slid out of the ring as Brooklyn suddenly realized he was in trouble. Cutting his argument with Wallace short, Brooklyn began to run around the ring as Titan followed closely behind.
TB: And now Titan is chasing Brooklyn around the ring and Brooklyn is, literally, running for his life!
Seeing he wasn't going to be able to out-run the big man, Brooklyn slid into the ring. Titan followed after him as Brooklyn ran across the ring and slid out the other end. Titan began to give chase once more when he ran into Sanders who dropped Titan down to the mat and then locked in a crippler crossface.
KK: Spot Light! Spot Light! Sanders has the Spot Light locked in on Dark Titan and Brooklyn led Titan right into it! Ha, ha, ha! That's great!
Wallace got down and checked to see if Titan wanted to give up as his eyes told the story. Titan was burning with anger as he began to get up off of his chest, the Spot Light still locked in!
TB: Oh my God, what on earth is Titan doing here!?
Titan made it all the way to his feet as Sanders was suspended above his head, the Spot Light STILL locked in.
TB: This is scary strength here ladies and gentlemen!
Titan reached his free arm up around his head and grabbed ahold of Sanders. Using his arm, Titan pulled Sanders across his body as he had suddenly countered Sanders crossface into a reverse death valley driver! Titan dropped down to the mat, dropping Sanders on the back of his head as the crowd cheered in approval!
TB: Oh my God! Black Out! Black Out! Titan just countered the Spot Light right into a Black Out!
KK: I... how did he... what the hell just...
TB: For the first time in his life, Keith is speechless as Titan just did the near impossible!
Titan got down onto the mat and covered Sanders as the crowd counted along with Wallace. One... Two... Thr- Brooklyn placed Sanders' prone leg up onto the bottom rope!
TB: And again Brooklyn saves the day!
Wallace stopped the count as Titan glared over at him, wondering what it was now. Wallace pointed out Sanders foot on the bottom rope as Titan looked over to it to see Brooklyn backing away from ringside. It suddenly became clear to Titan that he had been screwed once again.
TB: That's the second time in this match that Titan has had it won and Brooklyn intervened!
KK: That's the work of a good manager Trent.
Brooklyn had turned his attention away from the ring as he was arguing with some fans in the front row, trying to prove to them that he wasn't a sell out as Titan got to his feet and walked over to the ropes. Leaning over the ropes, Titan grabbed ahold of Brooklyn and began to pull him into the ring!
TB: Things don't appear to be going in Brooklyn's favor now as Titan has a hold of Sanders' manager!
Titan pulled Brooklyn up onto the apron as he began trash-talking the former HWA superstar. Acting quickly, Brooklyn broke away from Titan's grasp and hit a modified diamond cutter on him, using the ropes to choke Titan!
KK: Problem Solver! Problem Solver! Brooklyn just used the ropes to hit a modified Problem Solver on Dark Titan!
Titan stumbled backwards into Sanders who rolled him up from behind with a school boy pin and grabbed the tights for extra leverage. Wallace got down and initiated the count. One... Two... Three! Wallace rang the bell as Sanders released his hold on Titan and quickly rolled out of the ring.
KK: Yes! Yes! Upset victory!
TB: You've got to be kidding me!? Titan just got screwed royally!
Sanders began walking up the rampway with his arms raised in victory as Brooklyn followed closely behind, a sour look on his face as if he were unhappy to have taken apart of this screw job. Titan glared up at the two men from the ring as he couldn't believe what had just gone down.
TB: Well thanks to interference by Brooklyn and a fist full of tights, Sanders steals one here tonight but he'd be a fool think that he'll get away with this one cleanly. There may be some hell to pay if Titan gets his hands on either Brooklyn or Sanders.
Commercial Break.
"King Of My World" by Saliva hits the loud speakers as the fans boo loudly as Kevin Conner emerges from the back.
TB: Well it's time for the International Championship Match and this should be one hell of a match.
Conner makes his way down the rampway with a smug look on his face as if he has no doubt in his mind that he's going to walk away from this match the new International Champion. Conner slides into the ring and pulls himself up onto a nearby turnbuckle to pose for the crowd as they boo him again.
TB: Well the last time we were in New York was for Crash and Burn and, on that night, Conner crashed and burned as Fudge walked out of the match still the International Champion.
KK: Well that was almost two months ago Trent, Conner has clearly got the advantage in this match because Fudge is still feeling the effects of his hellacious match with Diamond two sundays ago at Pride.
TB: It was quite possibly the best match ever witnessed in HWA programming and will, no doubt, be a contender for best match of 2003.
KK: Well you know what else could be a contender for best match of 2003 Trent?
TB: What?
KK: This match right now! I mean, Conner and Fudge hate each other and whenever they hook it up they always try and destroy each other! This should be a great match-up!
"Soldier" by Eminem hits the loud speakers as the fans leap to their feet as the International Champion, Fudge, comes out from the back. He stops at the rampway and raises the belt high above his head as the fans cheer again. Conner hops off the turnbuckle and glowers at Fudge, remembering very well the last time these two men had hooked it up in this building. Fudge limped down the rampway as his weak knee was still feeling the effects of his match at Pride. He slid into the ring as he was quickly pounced upon by Conner who beat down on Fudge with hard rights.
TB: And I guess didn't want to waste any time to get this match started.
KK: Well Conner knows that Fudge is weak and you better believe that he's going to take advantage of that!
The music cut off as Wallace ordered the bell to be rung as Conner pulled Fudge to his feet. Grabbing ahold of Fudge, Conner irish whipped him across the ring. Fudge bounced off the ropes and came back at Conner as he appeared to be going for a clothesline. Fudge quickly slid between Conner's legs and wound up behind him. Fudge quickly got to his feet and jumped up onto Conner's shoulders as he appeared to be going for a roll-up pin. But then Fudge twisted his body around so that he was in front of Conner as he fell backwards, trying to go for a hurricanranna but Conner held him steady.
TB: Well exciting start to this match-up as Fudge appears to be going for a hurricanranna but Conner isn't having any of that!
KK: And it looks like Conner might be setting Fudge up for a powerbomb now!
Fudge, who was now dangling in a bad position, was pulled back up as Conner was, indeed, setting Fudge up for a powerbomb. But Fudge used the momentum of being pulled back up to flip over Conner and then roll him up with a sunset flip!
TB: What a beautiful move there by Fudge and Conner may be done for here in the early going!
One... Two... Kickout! Fudge quickly made it to his feet as the crowd was giving him and Conner a standing ovation for that exciting and entertaining series or moves and counters. Fudge posed a little bit for the crowd before turning his attention back onto Conner as he began to pull him to his feet. But Conner raked his fingers across Fudge's face, causing Fudge to backpeddle a little.
TB: Conner sneaking in a eye rake to Fudge there, trying to buy himself some time.
Conner wrapped his arms around Fudge's waist and slammed Fudge down hard onto the back of his neck with a german suplex. But Conner kept his arms locked as he pulled Fudge up again and, again, dropped Fudge down onto the back of his neck with another german suplex.
KK: Conner beginning to go for that series of german suplexs here and he's already hit two of them, one more might just be enough to put Fudge away.
TB: I admit, both Kevin Conner and Michael Diamond have the best multiple german suplexs in the business because they drop you right on your neck and they take so much of you!
KK: I can't believe you just compared Conner to Michael Diamond! Kevin Conner is much better than Michael Diamond, Trent!
Conner pulled Fudge up again, preparing to hit the third and final german suplex but Fudge managed to break free of Conner's grasp and manuever his way behind Conner. Fudge then locked his arms around Conner's waist and lifted him into the air, dropping Conner on the back of his neck with a german suplex of his own!
TB: And now Fudge taking a page out of Conner's book there, dropping Conner down with a german suplex!
Conner stumbles to his feet, shocked and outrage at the disrespect of Fudge hitting a german suplex on him. Conner goes to kick Fudge in the gut but Fudge grabs a hold of Conner's leg. Fudge waves his index finger at Conner as he steps over Conner's leg and drives his foot right into his head!
TB: A picture perfect step-over wheel kick by Fudge and Conner may be out cold!
Fudge, seeing Conner down, immediatly goes to the turnbuckle as he hopped up to the top with ease. The crowd came out of their seats, anticipating the Fudge Splash.
TB: Could be time for the Fudge Splash!
Fudge looked out at the crowd and then over at Conner as he prepared to fly. But Conner, aware of his situation, quickly rolled out of the ring as the crowd booed him.
KK: Now that was a smart move by Conner, just slide out of the ring and re-group.
Fudge re-positioned himself on the turnbuckle and then flew off onto Conner with a cross body as the fans cheered their approval!
TB: Well, one way or another, when Fudge gets up on that top rope he's going to fly!
Fudge pulls Conner to his feet and rolls him into the ring. Fudge then slides in after him and immediatly goes for a cover as Wallace gets down and makes the count. One... Two... Kickout!
TB: Conner just managing to kick out there!
Fudge grabs ahold of Conner's hair and pulls him up as Conner breaks away from Fudge's grasp and then kicks him in the gut. Grabbing a hold of Fudge's head, Conner fell backwards, implanting Fudge's forehead into the mat with a DDT.
TB: A DDT out of no-where by Conner there and Fudge may be dazed!
KK: That's because Conner dropped him right on his head with that DDT! I think Fudge is out cold!
Conner quickly got back to his feet as he began to mount the turnbuckle. Getting to the very top Conner lept off, dropping a leg right across Fudge's throat!
TB: A leg drop from the top rope and we may have a new International Champion!
Conner hooks the leg as Wallace makes the count. One... Two... Kickout!
KK: How did Fudge kick out of that!?
Conner got up off the mat and got in Wallace's face but Wallace ordered him that it was only a two count. Conner shook his head as he stalked behind Fudge while Fudge stumbled to his feet, a bit dizzy from being dropped on his head. Fudge turned into Conner as Conner wrapped an arm around Fudge's head and then swept Fudge's leg out from underneat him, dropping him face-first onto the mat with a downward spiral!
KK: Soul Searcher! Soul Searcher! Fudge is out cold and he may want to use the time to do some soul searching because we have a new International Champion!
Conner hooked the leg as Wallace got down and made the count. One... Two... Thr- Kickout!
TB: Fudge kicked out! Fudge kicked out!
KK: What!? That's impossible!
TB: Well you know what they say Keith, nothing is impossible when you're Fudge!
KK: No! No! Fudge couldn't have kicked out! It had to be a slow count!
The fans were going crazy as Conner got to his feet again, unable to believe that Fudge had just kicked out from that. He got in Wallace's face and began to argue with him but Wallace remainded superior as he stated that Fudge had cleanly kicked out. Conner grabbed his head in frusteration as he began to look around the ring, trying to figure some way to put Fudge down.
TB: Well Conner is clearly frusterated here and who can blame him?
KK: You're damn right he's frusterated, he's frusterated that Wallace doesn't know how to do his damn job! I could be a better referee than that him for God's sake!
Conner slid out of the ring and grabbed the International Championship and a steel chair from ringside.
TB: Now what the hell is Conner doing?
Conner slid the steel chair into the ring and then slid in with the International Championship belt. Wallace, who had been checking on the downed Fudge, saw the flash of gold out of the corner of his eye as he looked over to see Conner poised to strike, the title belt in his hand. Wallace approached Conner and wrestled the belt away from him, reprimanding him for trying to use a weapon in this match!
TB: Well Wallace doing his job there by taking that title away from Conner and one can only wonder what he was going to do with that.
Conner began to argue with Wallace but the ref was having none of it. Wallace slid out of the ring to return the title to its rightful place as Conner smiled, his plan having succeeded. Conner grabbed a hold of the steel chair that he had snuck into the ring and stalked behind Fudge with it.
TB: Oh for God's sake, don't tell me that Conner is going to use that steel chair to win this match!
KK: Like I said Trent, we have a new International Champion!
Fudge stumbled to his feet as Conner swung the chair but Fudge quickly ducked the shot. Conner, amazed that Fudge had dodged the blow, turned around to have the chair kicked right into his skull by Fudge!
TB: Van Fudginator V1! Van Fudginator V1! Fudge just kicked that steel chair right into the thick skull of Kevin Conner and Conner's plan has backfired!
The fans were going crazy as Fudge made it to his feet and kicked the steel chair out of the ring as Wallace was sliding back in. Seeing that Conner was indeed out of it, Fudge made his way over to the turnbuckle and leaped up to the top with cat-like agility.
TB: And I think we're about to see the Fudge Splash!
KK: No, Conner is merely acting like he's out cold. Just you watch, he'll move at the last second!
Fudge jumped off the top rope as he got insane air! Fudge landed hard on Conner, driving the air out of himself and his opponenet.
TB: Fudge Splash! Fudge Splash! Fudge connects on the Fudge Splash and this one is over folks!
Fudge rolled around the ring in pain but managed to suck it up and crawl over and make the pin cover on Conner. The crowd counted along with Wallace as he made the count. One... Two... Three! The crowd exploded into cheers as Wallace rang the bell, declaring Fudge the winner. Fudge made it to his feet and raised his arms up high in the air.
TB: Just like at Crash and Burn, Fudge has successfully retained his International Championship!
KK: I don't see how you can be happy about this, Fudge used a steel chair to pick up the victory!
TB: And who brought that steel chair into the ring?
KK: .....
TB: That's what I thought.
The HWAtron goes on and the Legacy Department is seen laughing in the locker room.
Commercial break.
KK: That’s right. And Fudge cheated dammit!
Back from the Commercial Break. . .
TB: Well folks, we were expecting to have a World Title match beween Michael Diamond and Morgoth but after what happened to Morgoth earlier, that match has been canceled.
KK: I think Diamond hired the hit on Morgoth so he wouldn't have to defend his World Championship here tonight.
TB: Oh please, Michael would never do such a thing.
Suddenly, "Soldier" by Eminem hits and from the back, after a short delay, out walks Fudge. . .
Fudge has his ribs very heavily taped, and his knee braced up. Fudge has a small bandage on his head to cover the many cuts from Pride. Fudge walks closer to the ring with nothing but seriousness edged on his face. . .
Fudge reaches the ring and slowly climbs on to the ring apron and gets in the ring from there goes to the corner and grabs the microphone that he must have requested. Fudge walks to the center of the ring and lifts the microphone. . .
As Fudge goes to speak the crowd scream over him in a show of respect. . .
Fudge : Thank You. But before you start cheering again I want to invite somebody down here. I want to invite my best friend to the ring. . .
The crowd erupts. . .
Fudge : Michael Diamond, would you please come down here
"Points of Authority (Re-Animation Remix)" hits the P.A. System and Michael Diamond comes back down to the ring.
Michael makes it to the ring, he too is in bad shape. Michael gets a microphone and raises it to his mouth. Whatever he says, if anything, is drowned out by cheers from the HWA Loyal Fans. . .
Michael Diamond : Fudge. I am not coming out here to fight you, so if that's what's going to happen, I will leave now. . .
Fudge cuts him off. . .
Fudge : That's not what I called you out here for. I called you out here for two reasons. . .The first reason is that I would like to tell you that even though you beat me. We beat each other senseless even. You're still my best friend, and a stupid ass title isn't going to change that. I respect you for what you did to me at Pride, and even though I went through The Elitest League, you beat me. I gotta give you pops for that man. . .Great Job
Fudge claps his hands the best he can with the microphone in the way and all. . .
The fans too show Michael respect for the match at Pride. . .
Fudge : Michael. I respect you as I told you now. I always have. I don't do this often but Michael, the second thing I want to do is congratulate you. I want to tell you how proud I am that you beat me. I am kind of glad, I mean if I would have won, we wouldn't be friends, probably ever. . .
Michael cuts Fudge off. . .
Michael Diamond : I cant say it any other way. . .Thank You, man. You earned more respect than you can ever imagine from me at Pride, but I didn't think you'd be able to come out here and say this. I thought I had lost my best friend, I am just glad I didn't. . .
Michael and Fudge drop their mics and embrace in a brotherly hug
Just then, "At The Drive In" By One-Armed Scissor hits the loud speakers as the fans begin to boo loudly, though some cheer for who they expect to be the HWA President. But those cheers turn to boos as "Awesome D" Anderson, "Showtime" Scott Sanders, Rage, Brian, Syxx and Nomad walk out from the back.
TB: That's the damn Legacy Department, what the hell do they want?
Michael Diamond and Fudge break off their embrace as they stare up at all the members with hatred burning in their eyes. The music cuts off as Anderson brings the mic to his mouth but he is cut short by the fans as they start up an "Asshole" chant. Anderson glares out at them angrily as Michael and Fudge smile, realizing that the fans were behind them 100%. Anderson ignores the disrespecting fans and brings the mic back up to his mouth, yelling over their chants.
Anderson: Well, well, well... if it isn't the Tag Team of 2002! Unless my eyes deceive me, it looks like they've kissed and made up, wouldn't you agree fellas?
Anderson looks over at his fellow teammates as they nod their heads while smirking down at the angry team of Diamond and Fudge.
Anderson: Now, don't get me wrong guys, you two put on one hell of a show at Pride and, rightfully, these fans should be cheering for you tonight. Fuck man, if these lowlives can respect you for what you did then surely people as civilized as us can too. Anderson, Sanders, and Fury begin to clap their hands in a show or respect to Michael
and Fudge as the fans boo the Legacy Department, upset at Anderson for calling them lowlives.
Anderson: But... that's not the reason me and my boys are out here tonight. See, I was talking with Grim earlier and he and I both agree, Maxem must be insane to kick you two to the curb. I mean, if anything, you two are the reason The Militia was so dominant. Hell, if you ask me, Maxem was just jealous that you two were so much better than him and it was eating him up inside. After all, you both hold very impressive victories over him. See, Diamond, Fudge, we're not so different. I, too, hold a pair of victories over Ryan and that is why I've come out here tonight, in good faith, to offer you two a proposal. I offer you guys the chance of a lifetime; the chance to be apart of the most powerful stable in HWA history; the chance to to join the Legacy Department.
Anderson lowers his mic as he smiles down from the rampway at Diamond and Fudge. The fans loudly boo their disapproval as Diamond and Fudge turn to each other, shocked at the offer they had just received. They lean in towards one another and begin to whisper back and forth to each other, silently conversing between themselves.
TB: Oh come on, you've got to be kidding me! Michael Diamond and Fudge are actually considering this proposal!?
KK: I take everything back that I've ever said about these two men Trent, they truly recognize an opportunity when they see one! Joining the Legacy Department will, no doubt, be their greatest decision of all time!
Upon finishing their confrence, Michael and Fudge look back up at the trio who appear confident that they will join. Michael brings the mic to his mouth as he begins to answer their proposal.
Michael Diamond: You know Anderson, there is no denying that the Legacy Department is indeed powerful but to say that it is the greatest stable of all time is a bit much, don't you think? After all, everyone knows that the greatest stable in HWA history was the FoS!
This draws a mixed reaction from the crowd as some cheer for the memory of the FoS while other boo, those that boo wanting to forget about everything the FoS had done while in power.
Michael Diamond: In fact, you know what I'm talking about Anderson. After all, at one point, you, Fudge, and I were apart of this great faction. And now, here you stand, offering the chance for the three of us to, yet again, reunite... this time in the Legacy Department. Now, Grim and I do have a good working relationship right now and I wouldn't want to do anything that might jeopardize that...
Michael is cut off by the crowd as they begin to chant "Don't Sell Out" over and over again, trying to cohearse Fudge and Diamond to stay loyal to the them. Michael and Fudge look around the arena in amazement, apparently unaware as to how much the fans loved them and needed them. Michael and Fudge turn back to each other and begin to converse between themselves again, almost as if they are considering changing their mind. The crowd begins to quiet down once more as Fudge and Diamomd appear to work things out between themselves.
Michael Diamond: As I was saying, Grimjack and I have a good thing going for us right now and I...
Anderson: To hell with your friendship with Grim, Diamond, this just isn't about you and him! It's about all of us; it's about the Legacy Department! Now, all I want out of you is a "yes" or "no!"
The fans begin screaming "No" to Diamond as he looks out at the fans, wondering if he should listen to Anderson or listen to them. Diamond seems torn between what he should do, which only angers Anderson more.
Anderson: Don't listen to these jack-asses Diamond, this is your decision and yours alone!
The fans boo Anderson again as Diamond turns his focus off of the fans and onto Anderson once more.
Michael Diamond: You're wrong about two things Anderson. First, this decision isn't just mine to make. This decision also includes all of my Diamondbacks out there because this choice affects each and every one of them!
The fans scream loudly for Diamond as Anderson grows aggravated with this whole situation as he begins pacing back and forth at the top of the rampway.
Michael Diamond: And second, the only jack-ass here is you!
Michael leans over the ropes and points at Anderson as Anderson stops pacing and glares down at Diamond with fire in his eyes. The fans pop huge for this as Diamond flashes his million-dollar smile at Anderson.
Michael Diamond: With that being said Anderson, I believe the Diamondbacks have spoken. "Your Hero" will not, nor will he ever, join the Legacy Department!
The fans rose up from their seats as they began to applaud Michael and his defiance of authority. Anderson began pacing back and forth on the rampway again as Sanders and Fury tried to calm him down. Stepping back from the ropes, Michael left the spotlight to Fudge as he stepped up, ready to give his answer.
TB: Well Michael Diamond has given his answer and the Legacy Department isn't all too happy with it but what path will Fudge choose? Folks, we have to take our last commercial break but I emplore you, don't change that channel! We'll be back with Fudge's decision, next!
Commercial Break.
Back from final commercial break...
TB: Welcome back folks as we have quite the dilemma here. The Legacy Department came out here with the intentions of recruiting Michael Diamond and Fudge to their group. Unfortunatley for them, Diamond has declined their offer but we have yet to hear what Fudge has to say on the matter.
KK: Well I just hope Fudge is smarter than Michael Diamond, I still can't believe someone as stupid as Diamond is the World Champion.
The fans are chanting "Fudge" over and over again as he is, as of yet, been able to give his response to the Legacy Department due to the tremendous outpouring of support from the fans. It seems like everytime he brings the mic closer to his mouth, the louder they get. Anderson is still pacing around on top of the rampway, this crowd increasingly making him angrier. Fudge begins to draw the mic near his mouth again but, this time, he is cut off by Anderson.
Anderson: Come on Fudge, we don't have all fucking night! Oh wait, we do. That's right, I forgot about that little incident in the parking lot earlier. Speaking of which, how is Morgoth doing Michael?
Anderson laughed to himself as Michael grew angry at this comment. He began to make like he was about to leave the ring and go up and meet Anderson face-to-face but Fudge got in front of Michael, calming him down. Fudge then turned back to Anderson as he brought the mic up to his lips but Anderson quickly cut him off again.
Anderson: Whoa, whoa, whoa Fudge... now before you make your decision I want you to remember something. Grimjack, the HWA president, is OUR leader and he has all the power now. Which means, anything you want you can have. Hell, he could even go as far as granting you a re-match for the HWA World Title against Michael Diamond!
Fudge lowered the mic as he began to ponder this very thought. Anderson flashed a smirk as Fudge turned back to Michael as Michael's glare went from Anderson to Fudge, not quite sure if Fudge was still his friend or if he was now his foe.
TB: I don't believe it, Anderson is offering Fudge a chance to have a re-match with Michael Diamond for the World Championship! The only thing Fudge would have to do is join the Legacy Department!
KK: This is great Trent, Anderson is a genious! There is no one out there who would turn down an offer like this!
TB: This is not right Keith, though I must admit... I wouldn't mind seeing Diamond/Fudge II.
Michael began to grow restless in the ring as he began to pace back and forth as, all of a sudden, he had an increased interest in what decision Fudge would make. Fudge turned back to Anderson and raised the mic to his lips.
Fudge: You know Anderson, you were right when you said that we were similiar. After all, we're both former World Champions, we both hold important wins over Ryan Maxem, we both hate Kevin Conner with a passion, we both are two of the top superstars here in the HWA and...
Fudge pauses a moment as he looks out at the crowd as they are hanging on his every word, wondering what decision he will make. Fudge turned away from them and then looked over at Michael Diamond who wore the HWA World Championship proudly over his shoulder. Fudge's eyes darted to the title which he longed for more than anything else in this world. Fudge then turned back to Anderson and delivered his answer.
Fudge: And we both are members of the Legacy Department!
Anderson flashes an ear-to-ear smile as Fury and Sanders turn to each other and slap hands as the fans begin to boo loudly, showing their disproval in Fudge's choice.
TB: I don't believe it, Fudge just sided with the Legacy Department!
KK: This is awesome Trent, I knew Fudge was a smart man, I just knew it!
TB: Anderson and the Legacy Department played off of Fudge's weakness for that belt and now, it appears, Michael Diamond and Fudge will fight for that very belt yet again. But I thought Morgoth was the #1 Contender.
KK: Oh who cares about Morgoth, he was taken out earlier. I say we let Diamond and Fudge duke it out right here and right now!
Fudge turned his gaze over to Michael Diamond who was, to say the least, in shock.
Fudge: Sorry man, it's nothing personal... it's just business.
Fudge extended his hand to Michael as Michael looked at it cautiously. After thinking about it for awhile, Michael nodded his head and then reached out and shook Fudge's hand as the crowd cheered this show of respect.
TB: Well it's a sad sight to see folks as it appears that the Tag Team of 2002 will be going their seperate ways as Fudge has agreed to join the Legacy Department.
KK: Enough with this sentimental crap Trent, we're going to get to see Diamond/Fudge II!
Fudge broke off his hand shake and turned away from Diamond as the fans began to boo, some not too happy with Fudge's decision to join the Legacy Department. Fudge began to step through the ropes but then stopped as he had one leg on the apron and the other in the ring. Fudge looked out at the audience as if he were hearing their boos for the first time or, maybe, it was because they were getting louder.
TB: Well the fans not exactly too happy with Fudge's choice but, like he said, it's just business and you got to believe that Fudge just wants another shot at the World Championship Keith.
KK: Well of course he wants another shot at the World Championship Trent, it's like I said earlier... you'd have to be stupid to decline such an offer.
Anderson began to grow impatient with Fudge's hesistance as he raised his mic to his mouth.
Anderson: Come on Fudge, it's not that hard. Just put one foot over the other and walk away from that loser!
The fans booed again as Fudge turned his attention off of the fans over to Diamond who was standing in the middle of the ring, his focus mainly on Anderson. Diamond looked away to see Fudge looking at him as Diamond nodded his head, reassuring Fudge that it was alright for him to proceed further. But Fudge shook his head no as he stepped back into the ring, much to the delight of the crowd as they began to cheer again.
TB: Well maybe Fudge is having seconds thoughts here.
Fudge looked up the rampway to see Anderson, Sanders, Brian, Rage and Syxx bewildered as a smirk came across his face.
Fudge: I've only got two words to say to you and your Legacy Department Anderson... Fudge U!
The crowd roared after hearing Fudge yell those words as they began to chant his name over and over again while Anderson's face grew bright red with anger.
Fudge: Did you honestly think that I would abandon my best friend for the likes of you and your Legacy Department!? I mean, how stupid are you guys!?
Anderson: Stupid!? YOU'RE calling US stupid!? You're the one who's turning down a World Title shot Fudge!
Fudge: Wrong, I'm turning down your corruption! See, as much as I want another shot at the World Championship, I would only want it if I had earned it. If I joined you then Grim would just hand me a shot at the World Title? That doesn't sound like earning it to me.
Anderson: So let me get this right... we come out here in good faith and offer you two a spot in the Legacy Department and you throw it back in our face!? No one declines an offer from the Legacy Department, NO ONE!
Anderson throws his mic down as he, and the Legacy Department begin to make their way down the rampway. Fudge and Diamond toss aside their mics and throw off any loose clothing as they are aware that a fight is iminent. But before the Legacy Department can hit the ring, Nomad runs out from the crowd and slides into the ring with a steel chair. Because Diamond and Fudge's attention are on the rampway, they don't see Nomad as he rushes them from behind. Nomad cracks the steel chair into the back of Fudge as the sound rings out throughout the arena.
TB: My God what a chair shot by Nomad! That could've very well crippled Fudge!
Diamond, hearing the shot, turned around to see the chair coming straight for his head. Quickly, Diamond dodged the blow as Nomad ran past him. Nomad, confused as to what had happened, turned around right into a Diamond Cutter!
TB: Diamond Cutter! Diamond Cutter! Nomad walked right into a Diamond Cutter!
Diamond quickly kipped back to his feet only to be greeted by Sanders, Brian, Rage Syxx, and Anderson sliding into the ring. The trio stood up and smiled at Michael as he stood ready, eyeing the three men.
TB: The odds are definetly not in the World Champion's favor here!
KK: Well this is Diamond and Fudge's fault Trent, if they had just accepted the Legacy Department's offer in the first place none of this would have happened!
Throwing caution to the wind, Diamond charged the group and began hammering away at them with punches and kicks. But for each blow he dealt he was met with three of their own. Soon, Diamond was down to a knee as the trio continued to lay punches into any exposed area. Diamond, completly helpless, fell to the mat as they began to stomp away at him without mercy.
TB: Well this is just a damn mugging out here and I can't believe that the Legacy Department has resorted to this!
Anderson and Brian continue to stomp away at Diamond as Sanders spots the steel chair which Nomad had brought into the ring. Sanders walks over to it and retrieves the chair just as Fudge is getting up from his initial chair shot.
TB: Well I'll be... Fudge is trying to get to his feet to help his friend.
Seeing that Diamond was no longer a threat, Sanders turned around to check on Fudge only to get the steel chair kicked right back into his face!
TB: Van Fudginator V1! Van Fudginator V1! And no matter what the odds, there is always fight left in Fudge!
Fudge made it back up to his feet, clearly still feeling the effects of that brutal chair shot delivered by Nomad. Fudge made his way over to where Diamond was being beaten down as he grabbed Brian from behind and spun him around. Fudge then sweeped Brian's leg from out under him and then leapt into the air and kicked Fury in the head!
TB: Fudge U! Fudge U! Fudge just hit the Fudge U on Fury and he is kicking some serious Legacy Department ass here!
Anderson turned his attention off of Diamond as he met Fudge with some powerful hard rights as Fudge was getting back to his feet. Fudge responded with rights of his own as the two were soon locked in a brutal brawl. Fudge began to encorporate some stiff kicks to the mid-section and was beginning to wear down the big man when Anderson then delivered a stiff kick of his own, this one right between the legs of Fudge!
TB: A blatant low blow by Anderson there and that was definetly a desperation move there!
Anderson then wrapped his hand around Fudge's throat as the fans began to boo loudly. Anderson hoisted Fudge up into the air and then sent him crashing down to the mat with a thunderous Chokeslam!
TB: What a Chokeslam by Anderson there as he could have very well broken the ring in half with that impact!
Anderson looked down at the wounded Fudge as he flopped about the ring in pain, his back clearly bothering him as it appeared to be the focus point of this attack. Anderson flashed a sick smirk across his face as he raised both his arms up in the air in victory which drew more boos from the crowd. Diamond recovered from the beat-down and saw Fudge laying at the feet of Anderson as a adrenaline rush kicked in. Diamond made it to his feet and began to go meet Anderson when he was grabbed from behind by Nomad who wrapped one arm around Michael's neck and wrapped the other one behind his head. Nomad then fell backwards, lifting Michael up over him and dropping him down on the back of his head and neck!
TB: The KamikazePlex on Michael Diamond and my God, this is getting bad!
Michael rolled around on the mat, grabbing at the back of his head and neck as Sanders and Brian recovered from their wounds and made it back to their feet. Anderson starts yelling orders out as he begins to pull a defenseless Fudge to his feet. Nomad and Sanders pull Michael to his feet and shove him towards Rage who meets Diamond with a kick to the gut, doubling him over. Rage grabs Michael’s nech while Anderson sets Fudge up for a powerbomb.
TB: What on earth are they planning now!?
KK: Looks like Diamond and Fudge might be going for a ride here Trent!
Rage flips Diamond up and Fudge is flipped up onto Anderson's shoulders. The two hold them in the air for a brief second before slamming them down hard onto the mat!
TB: Oh my God! Attitude Adjuster on Fudge and Rageplosion on Diamond! These men are being decimated at the hands of the Legacy Department!
KK: Well this is what you get for defying the Legacy Department Trent, people have to start realizing that.
It appeared that this beat-down was far from over as Anderson stuck his leg in between Fudge's and then wrapped Fudge's leg around it. He then turned Fudge onto his stomach, locking in the Attitude Lock as Fudge began screaming out in pain!
TB: And now Anderson has the Attitude Lock locked in on Fudge and this is just sick! Anderson is clearly trying to work over Fudge's injured knee!
Nomad and Rage backed off from Diamond as Sanders quickly pounced on the wounded World Champion by locking Diamond's arm into his legs and then wrapped his hands around Diamond's face. Sanders then began to pull back on Diamond's head and nose as Diamond screamed out in pain!
TB: And now Sanders has Diamond's own Cutting Edge locked in on him!
KK: On the contrary Trent, that move is called the Spot Light and it is well known that Sanders is the one who originated that move in the first place. No doubt Diamond stole it from him.
Diamond looked across the ring to see Fudge in a similar predicament as he was reaching out towards Diamond. Diamond reached his hand out to Fudge, though they were clearly too far from each other.
TB: This is enough, you've made your point damn it!
KK: You shouldn't get so worked up over this Trent, especially since this is what you should expect to see in coming weeks. The Legacy Department is running things now.
TB: Well if they are going to run things like this then I might as well start packing my bags now!
The fans, who had been booing all this time, were quiet silent... either because they had run out of energy to boo or because they were in shock as to what they were witnessing. Two of their most beloved superstars were being torn apart by these four men and, it appeared, there was nothing that could stop them. But then, new-found energy surged through them as they cheered loudly when the HWA President, Grimjack, ran out from the back!
TB: Thank God Grimjack is here and I'm hoping he can finally restore some order!
Grimjack slid into the ring and began barking out commands to his troops but his words appeared to fall on deaf ears as Anderson kept the Attitude Lock locked in on Fudge and Sanders kept the Spot Light locked in on Diamond. Grimjack appeared to be ordering them to leave the ring and return to the back but neither man budged. Seeing that this approach wasn't working, Grimjack then began to try and pull Sanders off of Diamond when Nomad stepped in. Nomad grabbed a hold of the back of Grimjack's shirt and threw him to the ground as the fans went silent again, in shock as to what happened!
TB: What the!? Nomad just threw down the leader of the Legacy Department! What is he thinking!?
Grimjack quickly got back to his feet and got right in Nomad's face, asking him this very question when Nomad reered back and leveled Grim right between the eyes with a closed fist, knocking the HWA president down to the mat!
TB: Oh my God! Nomad just knocked Grimjack down and, I think, out!
KK: I don't really know who this Nomad character is but I have a feeling I'm going to like him!
TB: He just knocked out your boss Keith!
KK: Yeah, so?
Rage looked at Nomad in shock as a smirk came across his face. Ragebegan to question Nomad on what he was doing as Anderson and Sanders didn't appear to have noticed anything as they were too busy torturing Diamond and Fudge. Ragekneeled down beside Grimjack and began to check on his partner when the crowd roared to life once more as Dark Titan ran out from the crowd and slid into the ring! Dark Titan grabbed an unsuspecting Nomad from behind and hoisted him up onto his shoulder before dropping him down right on the top of his head!
TB: Black Out! Black Out! Dark Titan just hit the Black Out on Nomad and thank God that someone has finally come to Michael Diamond and Fudge's rescue!
Dark Titan quickly got back to his feet and focused in on his next victim as Rage turned away from Grimjack to have Titan wrap his hands around Rage's neck. Titan then lifted Rageinto the air and slammed him down hard with a Two-Handed Chokeslam!
TB: And now a Two-Handed Chokeslam on Rageand Titan may very well be the biggest, baddest mother-
KK: Shut your mouth!
TB: But I'm talking about Titan.
KK: Well then I can dig it.
Dark Titan staggered to his feet once more as Anderson FINALLY released his submission hold on Fudge who, all this time, had refused to tap out despite the pain he was in. Anderson turned to see the big behemoth of a man as he ran at him and tried to knock him down with a Clothesline but the move had no effect on Titan. Titan just shook his head at Anderson, as if disappointed in his effort as Anderson wound back and went for a right hand but Titan blocked it and leveled Anderson with a right of his own. Titan began pounding away at Anderson as Anderson staggered back from each blow as the fans were clearly behind Titan. Titan backed Anderson up against the ropes but he continued his assault as he laid waste to Anderson.
TB: Dark Titan is kicking major ass right now as he has Anderson reeling against the ropes!
Satisfied with his beat down, Titan backed off of Anderson as he taunted him forward. Anderson staggered forward from the ropes as Titan grabbed Anderson from behind and hoisted him up onto his shoulders as the crowd leaped off their feet in amazement!
TB: Oh my God, Titan has Anderson up in the air and he's going for the Black Out!
KK: What is going on here!? Titan is hoisting Anderson up in the air like he's a feather!
TB: Titan has amazing strength, that's for damn sure!
Titan basked in the glory of the crowd as he kept Anderson on his shoulders, merely delaying the inevitable for the fans. But before DT could finish Anderson off he was met with a vicious chair shot to the face by Sanders!
TB: Oh dear God, Sanders just indented that chair into Dark Titan's face!
KK: That'll teach Titan for show boating!
Titan slumped to the ground as Anderson slipped off the big man's shoulders. Sanders slammed the chair down onto the chest of Titan as blood began to flow freely from a cut in Titan's forehead.
TB: Oh my goodness, Titan has been busted open here!
Anderson thanked Sanders for his help as Rage, Brian and Syxx stumbled back to their feet. Seeing Titan down, Syxxdecided to take advantage as he made his way to the top rope and balanced himself up on the top turnbuckle.
TB: Now what on earth is Syxx going to do here!?
KK: I think we're going to see him fly Trent!
Syxx flipped off the top rope and landed hard on Titan, landing right on the steel chair!
TB: Oh my God, Syxx must be insane! He just hit the Light Up The Sky right on that steel chair, driving it right into Titan's chest! Titan could have internal bleeding after that move!
KK: I think Syxx might have internal bleeding Trent, he looks worse off than Titan. I wonder if Syxxeven knew the chair was there.
Syxx rolled around the ring in agony as he held his ribs, the move taking everything left out of him. Titan lay lifeless on the mat as Anderson and Sanders decided that he would no longer be a threat and they went back to torture Diamond and Fudge a little bit more. Nomad stumbled to his feet to see Titan down and out and an evil smirk came across his face. Nomad rolled Titan onto his face and then locked an arm around Titan's throat while he locked one of Titan's arms behind his head!
TB: And now Nomad adding injury to insult here by locking in the STK! But the damage has already been done to Dark Titan and I think he may be knocked out here!
Nomad continued to punish the unconscious Titan as Anderson made his way over to Fudge and locked in the Attitude Lock again!
TB: Oh come on, enough is enough already! You've done the damage, now get the hell out of the ring!
KK: The Legacy Department is making a statement tonight Trent, and that statement is clearly that you shouldn't mess with them!
Sanders pulled a weak Diamond to his feet as he held him up so he could witness Fudge screaming in pain from the Attitude Lock. The pain was so severe on Fudge's knee that he was now tapping out, hoping that Anderson would release the hold. But hearing Fudge's hand repeatedly hitting the mat only made Anderson tighten the hold as Diamond watched, helpless to do anything. Diamond tried to break away from Sanders but this merely prompted Sanders to give Diamond the Final Cut!
TB: Final Cut to Diamond and this is a sick display by the Legacy Department!
Sanders began trash talking a helpless Diamond when the crowd suddenly exploded into cheers as Sett ran out from the back and down the rampway! Sett slid into the ring and stalked behind Sanders, a steel chain wrapped around his fist. Hearing the change in reaction from the crowd, Sanders got to his feet and turned around to be met with a fistfull of steel!
TB: Oh my dear God, Sett nearly beheaded Sanders with that iron-fist type shot!
Sanders hit the mat and rolled out of the ring, a cut having been opened up from the chain shot to the face. But Sanders wasn't the only one who had heard the change in reaction from the crowd as Nomad and Anderson released their respective submission holds and got to their feet. Syxx, who was still ailing from his high risk move, managed to get to his feet as the three stared down Sett along with Brian and Rage.
TB: Well I'm glad Sett came down here to help but I'm afraid he's facing a 5-on-1 and, just like the others, is not likely to stand a chance.
Simultaneously, the trio began to move in on Sett when Sett unwraveled the chain from his fist and let the chain fall to the ground. Sett then lifted the chain into the air and he began to twirl it around in the air while his other hand motioned for the remaining members of the Legacy Department to "just bring it." They exchanged glances before quickly slipping out of the ring and away from harm!
TB: And now look at this... the Legacy Department backing down from Sett like a bunch of pussies!
KK: What do you expect for them to do Trent, the man's got a chain for crying out loud, that can do some serious damage!
TB: And what do you call what the Legacy Department just did to Dark Titan, Fudge, and Michael Diamond!? My God, if Sett hadn't come down here I shudder to think what else this sick group might have done!
Sett ceased twirling the chain, seeing that there wasn't going to be any fight as the Legacy Department began to re-group while making their way back up the rampway. Seeing that they were no longer a threat, Sett dropped the chain as he turned to aid his "friends" when he noticed that not all of the Legacy Department had left the ring.
TB: Uh oh, this can't be good.
Sett stared down at the figure and then back up the rampway as the four men stopped and realized their mistake. Sett flashed a smirk at them as he reached down and grabbed Grimjack by the hair and pulled him to his feet. Sett shoved Grimjack's head in-between his legs as he moved around so that he was facing the Legacy Department. He then pointed his finger at them, indicating that this was payback. Sett flipped Grimjack up onto his shoulders and then slammed him down hard with a Sit-Out Powerbomb!
TB: Sett just sent Grimjack on a Journey that he'll never forget as Sett has clearly sent a message to the Legacy Department here tonight!
KK: Oh I promise you Trent, Sett will pay for what he did tonight!
TB: What he did tonight, what about what the Legacy Department did tonight!? In one night, they nearly destroyed three of the HWA's top superstars! I may not agree with Sett's choice to powerbomb our President but you got to believe it was just pent up frusteration and anger towards the Legacy Department! Contrary to what some may believe, I don't think that the Legacy Department is ALL powerful!
KK: Maybe not Trent, but they will be. But if you're not with the Legacy Department, then you're against them. And just looking around the ring right now, I tell ya that it's not a good thing to be against the Legacy Department.
Anderson, Sanders, Nomad, Brian, Rage and Syxx had seen enough and they rushed the ring. Sett managed to take down Syxx with the chain but they were too many and the Legacy Department started beating him down and stomping on him.
TB: When will it end! And we know that Sett’s friend Morgoth won’t be able to help him out.
KK: This is the greatest night in HWA history.
Fudge, Diamond, Dark Titan and Sett are all getting beat on by the Department and the crowd is booing loudly when suddenly Sober hits for the second time of the night and the garden goes absolutely nuts as TCO comes running down the ramp with a steel chair. The Legacy Department including Grimjack who’s back up by now scatter the ring not wanting to get hit.
TB: TCO is against the Legacy Department!
TCO is helping up Sett as Anderson helps Grimjack to the back. Grimjack stops him and Grimjack turns around and scowls at TCO in the ring. TCO just smiles back as the show fades to black.
