Saturday, March 8th, 2003
Saturday, March 8th, 2003
The scene opens up inside the Midland High School Gym in Tulsa Oklahoma. The bleachers are filled with people, mostly high school students who got discount tickets but also some rednecks who love wrestling, of which Oklahoma is in high supply. There is a wrestling ring set up in the middle of the gym on the court. The rowdy high schoolers have red and black faces painted and are holding signs that say things like “I’m a Diamondback”, “Maxemumum Destruction”, and “I love to pack the FUDGE on my girlfriend”. The scene goes to Trent Brown and Keith Kincaid who are sitting at a table in front of the bleachers.
TB: Here we are for a special FRIDAY Survival . . . in Tulsa?
KK: Yeah I don’t get it. How do we go from playing in Madison Square Garden to a high school in Oklahoma? Hopefully this will be answered.
Suddenly “You ain’t nothin’ but a hootchie mama” blasts as the principle of Midland High School, Mr. Mollendorf, walks out. The student body starts booing playfully. He gets in the ring with a mic.
Mollendorf: Welcome to professional wrestling from the HWA! Tonight we will see great athleticism and courage. I—
He gets cut off as “One Armed Scissor” by At the Drive In hits and the president of HWA himself Grimjack walks out. The fans start cheering, not because they like Grimjack but because they think it’s funny that their principle got cut off. Grimjack gets in the ring with a mic.
Grimjack: Mr. Mollendorf! It’s a pleasure to be here! The HWA is honored to be in Tulsa Oklahoma for the first time. Please . . . I would like to shake your hand sir.
Grimjack puts his hand out and Mr. Mollendorf does the same and they shake hands. Suddenly though Grimjack jerks him forward and slaps the Six Second Magic on. He wraps his body around Mollendorf’s arm and pulls the arm out of the socket as the fans go nuts. Finally after Mollendorf has passed out from the pain Grimjack lets go and stands up.
Grimjack: I never was a big fan of my principle in high school! I remember I was sort of a rebel. But I never crossed the line, like I did just now. If I had broke my principle’s arm I no doubt would have been expelled. Now I’m the president of a major corporation . . . so who gives a damn about some small town principle! But seriously, I have to discuss the very fact that I am here. It is embarrassing for the HWA to be here!
Booing from the crowd.
Grimjack: Come on I know you must be wondering as well. Well because of that bastard president BUSH the US economy is in a recession. Putting on a wrestling show costs a lot of money. This is the part of the job that I hate. But we have to cut corners just like everyone else. I now admit that the world tour I put us on was a mistake. Japan, Brazil and especially Mexico put us in massive debt. But the HWA is not closing down! We just have to make concessions. From here on out everyone’s paycheck is cut in half. Sorry guys, but it has to be done. This goes for all the wrestlers, camera men, announcers, reporters, everyone. Well everyone . . . except Legacy Department members! We’re all getting raises!
Loud crowd booing at this.
Grimjack: Hey that’s how it goes. There’s a reason why everyone wants to be with us, one reason is because we dominate and another is because I’m the president of HWA and I can do what I want.
TB: That’s not fair at all.
KK: I actually agree.
Grim tosses the mic down and starts walking out to mocking boos. He walks back to the men’s locker room.
TB: Well I’ve just been informed that neither Dark Titan or Nomad have shown up yet so there match is cancelled. But we do have another match in it’s place, a match to see who gets a shot at the X-treme title.
Everyone comes out but Unknown Ninja. C4 looks like he can’t wait to start as the referee checks everyone for weapons.
KK: Unknown Ninja didn’t show up either. No wonder the HWA is struggling with workers like this.
The bell rings and C4 wastes no time with a double clothesline on Vargas and Fury. Fury gets up but C4 tosses him across the ring. Vargas gets a double underhook powerbomb. C4 covers him . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . 3!
TB: Vargas is eliminated but this goes on!
Fury starts punching C4 and backs him into the corner. C4 looks at him pissed and hits him with one punch and Fury topples to the mat. Fury gets up but C4 delivers a massive T-Bone suplex. 1 . . . 2 . . . 3!
TB: What power!
KK: That guy scares me.
TB: I guess C4 didn’t realize the type of competiton was here in the HWA but although he lost to Mysterio he had no trouble here.
Suddenly “King of my World” hits and Kevin Conner and Jason Mysterio come walking out from the back and the crowd is booing them, especially Conner.
TB: What do they want?
They just get in the ring and congratulate C4. C4 seems surprised as the show goes to break.
Michael Diamond: So are you now the hall monitor as well as HWA President?
The camera pans around as we see Grimjack standing before Michael Diamond in all his glory. Grimjack has a warm smile on his face as he extends his hand to Diamond. Diamond looks down at Grim's hand and then back up at his face. Removing his shades from his face, Michael pushes Grimjack's hand aside as he comes face-to-face with the HWA President. The two were inches from each other's faces, their eyes locked in an epic staredown. Finally, Grimjack backed away from "Your Hero," raising his hands up in the air as if he was surrendering.
Grimjack: I'm not here to fight you Diamond.
Michael Diamond: Right, because you got your lackies to do that for you.
Grimjack: Hey, I risked my neck for you last week and the only thing that got me was a damn headache.
Michael Diamond: What... am I supposed to feel sorry for you? Fudge and I got our asses kicked last week by your boys Grim but tonight, I promise you, things will be different. Because you see, tonight is all about revenge!
Michael smirked at Grimjack as he began to walk past the HWA President but Grim reached his hand out and grabbed ahold of Diamond, stopping him in his tracks. The two men locked eyes again as tensions began to mount once more.
Grimjack: Listen Diamond, despite what you may think I'm not your enemy here. Now, I'm sorry about what the Legacy Department did to you and Fudge last week but I assure you, I had nothing to do with that. Sure, I assembled this group but...
Grim's voice trailed off as he appeared to be too shaken to continue. He released his hold on Diamond's arm as he hung his head in shame.
Michael Diamond: But what Grim?
Grim raised his head and looked into Diamond's eyes again, mustering up the strength to continue.
Grimjack: The fact is Diamond, I don't really have control over these guys. They do whatever they want, whenever they want.
Michael Diamond: That sounds like a problem Grim, YOUR problem.
Michael began to leave again but Grim reached his hand out and stopped Diamond once more.
Grimjack: No wait, Diamond... please. I consider you a friend and, as your friend, I'm asking for your help.
Michael Diamond: Why should I help you?
Grimjack: Because if you don't, then the HWA will be destroyed. I never realized how powerful the Legacy Department has grown in these past weeks. They're running the show now Diamond, you found that out first-hand last week.
Michael Diamond: Yeah, well not for long. Tonight, I'm kicking some Legacy Department ass.
The fans pop huge for this as Grimjack appears worried that Diamond isn't getting the message.
Grimjack: It's not that simple Diamond, they're too powerful for you. You don't understand Diamond, these guys scare the hell out of me. I mean, they're... they're...
Grimjack turned his attention off of Diamond as he stared directly into the camera.
Grimjack: They're EVIL!
As if on cue, lightning struck outside the building as Michael looked around him, confused as to what was happening. Grimjack, too, appeared startled as he looked to the left and right of him, worried that one of the Legacy Department members would materialize out of nothing and strike him down.
Michael Diamond: Grim, I think you're taking this a little bit too far. Even if the Legacy Department is evil, it's a matter-of-fact that the hero... in this case "Your Hero," always emerges victorious. So you got nothing to worry about.
Grimjack: I don't know man, I'm telling ya... these guys are really, really EVIL! Cracka Boom EVIL!
Michael looks at Grimjack with a strange look on his face, trying to figure out what Grim had just said to him as Grim continued to nervously glance down the hallway.
Michael Diamond: Um, right... Grim, do me a favor, lay off the uh...
Michael lifted his fingers to his lips and blew into them, making a smoking motion as Grim looked at him with a confused look on his face. Michael then walked away from Grim laughing as Grim stared after him.
Grimjack: Hey! I'm clean!
Michael Diamond: Sure ya are!
Grim watched Michael disappear around the corner as he stood there, still obviously worried about the Legacy Department.
Grimjack: Damn, I need a smoke.
Grim walks away from the scene as the HWATron fades to black
First “One Armed Scissor” hoits and the kids boo as the entire Legacy Department walks out. Grimjack, Anderson, Sanders, and Rage followed by the competitors Brian and Syxx.
TB: Why do they all have to come out?
KK: This is Brian versus Syxx. Imagine how many people would like to interfere in this match.
Brian and Syxx get in the ring while their friends stop at ringside. They shake hands and then the bell rings. They circle each other a few times at first. Then they lock up and Brian takes Syxx down with an armbar.
KK: Come on! This is supposed to be X-treme!
TB: I doubt if we’ll see much of that, they’re both in the Legacy Department.
Brian irish whips Syxx off the ropes and hits him with a spear as he comes back. Brian mounts the top turnbuckle and jumps off, flipping in the air and lands on Syxx with a frog splash. He covers . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . 3!
KK: Whoa what a move!
TB: Well the fans are booing at that quick match but Brian is showing respect to his partner and he is helping Syxx up. And here comes the rest of the Legacy Department.
They all get in the ring and are congratulating each other as the crowd boos. Grimjack gets on the mic.
Grimjack: The X-treme title is with the Legacy Department, so get used to it. It will be with us for a long time!
Commercial break.
The scene shows inside some class room where the Legacy Department is hanging out. Anderson is sitting at the front teacher’s desk and Rage, Brian, Syxx and Sanders are sitting in desks. Suddenly the door opens and in walks Grimjack, followed by . . . Ryan Maxem!
Anderson: Whoa! Grim. What’s he doing here?
Grimjack: You all know Ryan right?
Maxem: Hey guys.
Rage: Uh . . . high Ryan.
Grimjack: Ryan had a little accident and has some memory loss. I’m trying to help him out. He’s going to be joining the Legacy Department. Is everyone ok with that?
Anderson: Uh Grim? Can I talk to you outside for a minute?
Grimjack: Yeah sure.
Grimjack and Anderson go outside the hall leaving Maxem and everyone else inside.
Anderson: What’s going on man? Maxem?
Grimjack: I think we got lucky Derek. Maxem forgot who he was, he forgot that he hated us. Now we have him on our side.
Anderson: This is great then! This could be just what we needed to take down Diamond and his pals!
Grimjack: Yeah . . . about that . . . I think we should take it easy—
Anderson: Hey I’m going to go talk to Maxem and see what exactly he remembers. Good job Grim!
Anderson smacks Grim on the shoulder and goes back in the class room. Grim stands looking thoughtful for a moment and then decides to go back in too. The scene fades out.
(The camera turns on as Conner is coming out the ring and you hear Claire’s voice shouting for Conner.)
Claire: KEVIN! Who were those girls you were with?
Conner: What girls?
(Claire pulls out a hotel room key from Conner’s back pocket. And Conner eyes widen.)
Claire: These girls!
Conner: Babe, those are just friends trust me, but I gotta go do my thing, I promise nothing more, here have the key you’re the only one I need baby and since we only had sex on our honeymoon why would I need more!
(Conner then kiss Claire and goes to the hallway to go to the stage and Claire yells)
Claire: DONT THINK THIS IS OVER!
The camera fades in on the principal’s office, where Trent Brown sits in a chair holding a folder full of papers. He sifts through them, and then the room fills with light with the sound of a door opening.
TB: Ah, Damien, please come in.
As the camera adjusts to the light, we see the shadow of an imposing 6’5 figure. It is indeed The Chosen One, aka Damien Michaels, aka TCO, aka Tee See Ooo. No matter the name, it doesn’t change the amount of weight that he carries no matter where he goes. Trent smiles and egst up to shake TCO’s hand.
TB: Please, sit down.
TCO unbuttons his Armani jacket and sits in the chair. He removes his glasses and places them in his pocket. He looks at Trent with a kind of smirk, and then wipes his face with his hand.
TCO: Let’s get started.
TB: Let me say, it’s great to se…
TCO: Ask your questions, Brown. I don’t have a whole lot of time.
This comment, and the tone, takes Trent back a bit.
TB: Uh, sure thing… TCO, last week you came back to the HWA after a 5 month absence. What brought you back to the HWA?
TCO: A friend phoned in a favor.
TB: Who?
TCO: Neil had asked me to come back and keep an eye on some of the more upstart competitors around here.
TB: You mean the Legacy Department?
TCO: Yeah… *looks away…* the goddamned Legacy Department.
TB: Wow, that’s a whole lot of venom.
TCO: Yeah. As well it should be. After so many years… it should be dead.
TB: What do you plan to do about it?
TCO: What else does TCO do to his problems? He deals with them, one by one, and destroys them.
TB: Now TCO, where have you been? I mean, you left a gaping hole with your sudden departure from everyone’s eyes.
TCO: It wasn’t something I expected to do.
TB: What was it?
TCO: That’s something I don’t really feel like discussing, Trent.
TB: Uh… uh… wow, TCO, you’ve really…
TCO: Move it ON, Trent.
TB: What are your goals now?
TCO: I have a primary target… but once that is taken care of, I plan on doing what I always have… succeed.
TB: Any specific goals in mind?
TCO: Use your damn head, Trent.
TB: I think this interview is over.
As Trent gets up to leave, TCO rises quickly and grabs Trent by the collar.
TCO: This interview is not over. My war isn’t over. You’re so damn blind, aren’t you? So many people are now… you think it’s so simple to just grovel and roll within this business, well let me tell you, there’s a lot of shit in this world that has to be dealt with…
TB: Let… go… of me!
TCO: I am NOT the same man as when I left this ground. And I guarantee you… starting with someone who has already started shit with me… I’m going to take out the Legacy Department, Grimjack, and someone special… I’m making an example out of someone at SNS… and I’m going to do it old school.
TCO: The man you once knew has changed… but for everyone’s enjoyment… the warrior is going old school in Oklahoma.
With that, TCO pushes Trent down into his chair. He buttons his jacket, and pulls out a cigar, lights it, and throws the match on the carpet and stomps on it, eyeing Trent all the while. He opens the door, where there is none other then Neil waiting. TCO takes a puff of the cigar and follows Neil out.
KK: Whoa! Neil!
TB: Yes I was pretty surprised when we recorded that interview earlier today. TCO seems very different. But now we have a very important match, with the International title on the line!
KK: The International title has been defended a lot lately.
TB: That’s what happens when someone like Fudge has it. He brings a lot of honor to the title.
Rage’s music hits and out he walks, and the crowd boos as the rest of the Legacy Department follows. Rage, Anderson, Sanders, Brian and Syxx all get in the ring and are getting booed.
TB: I hate when they do this.
"Remember Me" by Hoobastank hits and Mysterio walks out, and he has Kevin Conner and C4 with him. They get in the ring and eye the Legacy Department.
TB: Someone has to bar these guys from ringside.
'Superstar' by Saliva plays as Fudge walks out and the fans go nuts, although it’s not real loud in the small high school gym. But then the fans cheer again when the World Champ himself walks out behind him, Michael Diamond.
KK: I see Diamond is out to help Fudge cheat.
TB: Fudge is Diamond’s best friend, that’s all.
Wallace Cunningham is trying to get everyone who’s not in the match out of the ring and realizing a fight to break out would be bad when suddenly the bell rings. Cunningham and everyone looks to see who it was and we see Anderson had grabbed the bell and rung it.
TB: That scoundrel!
At the sound of the bell chaos broke out. The Legacy Department went after Mysterio and Fudge. But their back up defended them and soon a full scale fight broke out. C4 took Rage by the neck and chokeslammed him down. Then Anderson and Sanders started going after Conner and Diamond, their opponents later tonight. Fudge hits the Fudge U on Brian. Slowly Cunningham manages to get people to leave the ring until it’s just Rage, Mysterio and Fudge and the match officially starts. Fudge hits a drop kick off the turnbuckle on Rage sending him flying across the ring. But before Fudge can recover Mysterio jumps off the turnbuckle and hits a hurricurranna on Fudge. Mysterio gets back on the turnbuckle and jumps off for a leg drop but Fudge moves and Mysterio hurts his back. Fudge makes a cover but Rage breaks it up. He scoops Fudge up and hits the Rageplosion on him.
KK: A lot of bad blood left over from the Immortals and the Militia.
Rage makes the cover and all the Legacy Department is cheering him on but everyone is shocked when Fudge gets a shoulder up. Anderson gets up on the apron and is yelling at the ref that the count was slow. Cunning ham argues with him and doesn’t see when Brian slides into the ring with a chair and bashes Fudge over the head with it. Diamond sees this and slides into the ring. Brian turns around and is met with the Diamond Cutter. Then Sanders slides in and clotheslines Diamond over the top rope and out of the ring. A major brawl starts between everyone outside the ring as Cunningham turns around to see Fudge out cold. Mysterio crawls over and manages to put and arm over Fudge . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . no! Fudge got a shoulder up barely. Mysterio is upset but Rage runs up and takes him down with a school boy pin . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . Mysterio barely kicks out. Now all three men are up and they start brawling in the corner. Mysterio and Rage double irish whip Fudge across the ring and as he bounces off the other side Anderson grabs Fudge’s leg from outside the ring stopping him. Fudge looks down at Anderson and is pissed. Then he turns back in time to see Rage rushing him and he ducks and Rage flies out of the ring and lands on Anderson. Mysterio rushes Fudge next but Fudge side steps and as Mysterio bounces off the ropes he hits the Fudge U. Fudge pins, 1 . . . 2 . . . 3!
KK: Damn! Fudge snuck one in during all the confusion.
TB: Fudge retains the International title again in a tough win.
Anderson slides into the ring and starts going after Fudge, then Diamond attacks him and soon everyone is battling it out as the kids watching cheer on. Security rush the ring and break things up as the show goes to commercial.
Commercial Break.
*Over the HWAtron people turn their attention to Morgoth, recently put in the hospital by a Black Skull member sent to assassinate one of the two, Morgoth or Diamond. After the carnage, the EMTs were brought in to take Morgoth to the hospital, all he got instead was Ryan Maxem driving off with him. Not knowing exactly what happened to Morgoth, the HWA has scheduled a live interview with him via satellite from the hospital.*
Morgoth: The time has come, the people that have done this to me, I hope they felt good about what they did. Ryan Maxem? Black Skulls? Who in the f**k do they think they are? The Black Skulls have gone too far this time.to anybody listening, let me say this, one of us are going this week. Whether it be me, or the whole Black Skull league, one of us are getting wiped out, all I can say, is bring the shit. And you, Ryan Maxem who in the HELL do you think YOU are? I BEAT you in the Battle Royal, I EARNED my title shot, do you know what that means? Earning something? And you along with the black skulls take that away from me? There is going to be hell to pay on your ASS Maxem. And if I understand right, you are having a match tonight against Sett and Anubis for the #1 contendorship to the world title? *Sneers* Good luck Maxem, you’re going to need it.
The world is crashing down upon you two. You made your decisions, and now you will deal with the consequences of your actions.
Just as Morgoth got done talking, "Points of Authority (Remix)" by Linkin Park hits the loud speakers as the fans cheer loudly for their HWA World Champion. Michael Diamond emerges from the back and walks down the rampway, the HWA World Championship belt placed neatly on his shoulder. He slides into the ring and immediatly requests a mic as his music cuts off. Michael then turns towards the HWATron and faces Morgoth who is looking at Diamond, curious as to why he has come out here.
Michael Diamond: I'm sorry to come out here and ruin this for you Chris but I've got something to get off my chest.
Michael pauses as he tries to think of the right words to say.
KK: I bet he's going to admit that he was the one who ordered the hit on Morgoth!
TB: Shhh... he's about to speak.
Michael Diamond: Last Sunday Night, you saved my life.
Michael pauses again as the crowd cheers and applauds Morgoth's actions.
Michael Diamond: Last Sunday, you were MY hero Chris and... no one has ever done anything like that for me. No one has ever sacrificed themself for my well-being and I just wanted to come out here tonight and say "thank you!"
Michael pauses again as the crowd overwhelms him with chants, both for him and for Morgoth. When they quiet down, Michael continues.
Michael Diamond: Now, that wasn't the only reason I came out here. As I'm sure you know, Grimjack has made a #1 Contenders match for the World Title, a match which is about to take place in a couple minutes as a matter of fact! Now I just want to set the record straight here Chris and say that you are the rightful #1 Contender for my title! And, as such, if you want a shot at this title at Infinity Minus One... then you'll get a shot!
Michael lowers the mic as Morgoth contemplates his options while the crowd is cheering loudly, hoping that he will accept the challenge.
Morgoth: You know what Diamond, I'm in pretty bad shape right now...
Morgoth is cut off by a barage of boos as this was, obviously, not the type of reaction that they had wanted.
Morgoth: BUT... I've waited years for this opportunity so you can bet your ass that I'll be challenging you for that title at Infinity Minus One!
The fans cheer and applaud loudly as Michael nods his head, apparently pleased as well at this response.
Morgoth: And Diamond... you better be ready because at Infinity Minus One, I'm coming for that World Championship!
The HWATron turns off as a smirk forms across Michael's lips, almost as if he is pleased at this announcement.
TB: Well there ya have it folks, Morgoth WILL be at Infinity Minus One and he WILL be challenging Michael Diamond for the HWA World Championship. The only question is... who will the third man be in the scheduled Triple-Threat Match? Will it be Anubis? Will it be Sett? Or will it be Ryan Maxem? We'll find out next!
Scene cuts to commercial
TB: We’ve got an AWESOME match coming up next!
KK: This is for the HWA World Heavyweight Title contendership!
"South Texas Deathride" by Union Underground hits as Sett walks out to a massive reaction. He walks down the ramp with a smile on his face and sits in the corner waiting for his opponents…
"Circles" by Incubus screams over the loudspeakers and Ryan Maxem comes out to a huge chorus of boos. He flips off some fans that are close to him as he comes down the ramp. He slides into the ring, and immediately goes toe to toe with Sett, who takes exception.
TB: Sett doesn’t like how Maxem just ran in like that! And this match is getting underway without Anubis even in the ring!
Sett and Maxem begin to trade rights and lefts as the match quickly turns into a brawl. Sett gains the upper hand and tosses Maxem into a corner where he’s overpowered. Sett grabs his hair and throws him to the ground with brute force. Maxem rolls out of the ring as Anubis’s music rings out. He runs down the ramp and meets Maxem at the ring. Maxem ducks his punch and clocks him with a hard clothesline.
KK: What a match already!
Sett jumps out of the ring and picks up Anubis, rolling him into the ring. As he turns around, Maxem nails him in the face with a steel step. Maxem continues to pound on him while Sett lays on the ground. This enables Anubis to get up, and bounce off the ropes, hitting Maxem with a baseball slide. Maxem falls to the ground, while Anubis puts a hurting Sett in the ring. He goes for the cover 1…2… kick out! Anubis picks Sett up, and hits him with a hard left. Maxem makes his way into the ring, and doubles up on Sett with Anubis, pounding him into the corner. Maxem yells at Anubis, and Anubis nods.
TB: Teamwork between Anubis and Maxem?!
KK: Look at that! Vertical suplex to Sett from the both of them!
Sett goes down and Maxem goes for the cover. He gets a one count and then Anubis yanks him to the side. Maxem yells some profainity at Anubis, and goes for the cover again, but once again, Anubis yanks him off, this time kicking him in the ribs for good measure! Maxem gets up and pushes Anubis, who in return goes for a big kick, but Maxem evades and counters with another horrific clothesline!
TB: Good GOD! I think he about took Anubis’s head off with that shot!
Maxem stands over Anubis, and turns around to Sett, who hits him in the face with a big boot, sending him over the top rope. Sett grabs Anubis, and goes to bring him to his feet, until Anubis nails a low blow. Sett goes to his knees, and Anubis steps back to get some breath. Sett goes to one knee, and Anubis rushes over and starts to pound on Sett, but Sett continues to get up! Finally, Sett gets to his feet and grabs Anubis by the neck, and holds him up. But maxim sees this as an opportunity, and takes out Sett’s knee, sending him and Anubis to the mat!
TB: Sett is holding that knee, looks like Maxem may have effectively finshed him from this match!
KK: I think you may be right, Sett is rolling to the outside now.
Maxem grabs Anubis and locks him in a sleeper hold. Anubis flies around for a minute, but Maxem tightens the grip, and Anubis throws a hand in the air. It falls, and the ref starts his count.
Ref: 1!
The ref checks again.
Ref: 2!
TB: One more and Maxem wins this match!
Sett however, wait for his opportunity and slides back in, grabbing Maxem by the neck from behind, breaking his hold. Sett flips him back, sending him right into the referee! The ref goes down, and Sett looks angrily towards Maxem who is dazed. He grabs Maxem, and locks on the Journey!
KK: The Journey! Journey! Sett should have this match won!
TB: But look, the ref is out cold!
Sett pins Maxem, and looks at the ref. He shakes his head, and goes to stomping on Maxem. Anubis meanwhile, is getting up and goes outside the ring to find a chair.
TB: The referee is finally stirring!
Anubis finds a chair, and holds it up for the audience to see! The cheer, and Sett sets up Maxem. He pushes Maxem out in the middle of the ring as Anubis charges with the chair. Maxem ducks and Anubis nails Sett in the face with a chair! Anubis turns around only to get dropkicked in the face with the chair by Maxem, and Anubis settles into the corner. Realizing this is his only shot, he grabs Anubis, hooks him, an give him some Technical Difficulties!
KK: I think Maxem has done it!
The ref counts slowly… 1…….2……..3!
TB: Well, Ryan Maxem has done it, he’s won the right to be the number one contender!
KK: What a match!
Maxem rolls out of the ring and taunts the crowd while laughing, only to hear “Sober” by Tool hit. He looks up at the stage oddly. Then he sees why. The Chosen One is running down the ramp in full force! He has a bat in his hand and hits Maxem in the stomach with it, then capitalizes by smacking him in the back of the head!
TB: It’s TCO!
KK: What does he want?!
TB: Well, its not like that interview shed any light on anything.
TCO starts yelling to Sett and Anubis, and they start to wake up. TCO rolls Maxem in the ring, and climbs in himself. He picks Maxem up and hits him again in the stomach with the bat. He calls for a mic, and picks up Anubis.
KK: TCO has a mic, and the fans are going nuts!
TCO: Yo! Hey Ryan Maxem… a new sheriff is in town buddy! And after your stunt last week… I decided it was time to come down let you know… when you mess with one Aftermath member, YOU MESS WITH THEM ALL!
TB: AFTERMATH!?
TCO: Tha Aftermath is back in effect… Morgoth, this one is for you!
TCO grabs Maxem, who’s being held by Sett, and delivers Tha Aftermath to him in the middle of the ring. He then takes out red spray paint, and puts a giant A on Maxem’s chest, and stands over him. Anubis and Sett flank him, and put their hands in the air.
TCO: I give you… the Recreation of history.
TCO drops the mic on Maxem’s chest, and walks out.
TB: Two weeks ago it was a joke… now its for real.
KK: What other surprises does TCO have in store for the HWA?
Commercial Break.
The HWATron sizzles to life as the crowd cheers loudly upon seeing "Your Hero" Michael Diamond walking down the hallway, his World Championship belt strapped securely around his waist as he has his wrestling attire on, his match only moments away. Michael takes a deep swig of water as he walks past a locker room door without incident. But then Michael stops as he walks backwards to the room and stops in front of it. Turning his head at the door, a smile comes across Michael's face as he turns, pushes through the door, and enters the room. The camera follows him in as we see Kevin Conner sitting on a couch with two lovely women around his arms. Conner doesn't appear to notice Michael, despite the fact that Diamond is standing before him, as his full attention are on the beautiful ladies to his sides. Only upon clearing his throat does Conner tear his eyes away from the women to see the World Champion standing before him.
Kevin Conner: Hey Michael! Look here ladies, it's the man of the moment... the HWA World Champion!
Conner laughed to himself as the ladies turned their attention away from Conner to Michael. Seeing Michael's well-built physique and the gold gleaming around his waist, they wasted little time in getting up off the couch as they wrapped their arms around him and began to feel his muscles. Conner stopped laughing as he was, no longer, amused. Michael merely smiled over at him as he looked from left to right at the ladies around his arms. He then turned back to Conner who was fuming at the attention Diamond was now getting.
Michael Diamond: Twins?
Kevin Conner: Hey man, it's the only way to go.
Michael shook his head as he leaned in towards one of them and whispered something in their ear. He then leaned towards the other and, appeared, to whisper these same words to her as well. The two, giddy as ever, left his arms and ran out the door as Kevin Conner watched his prized obsessions disappear from his sight! Conner got up to his feet, irate at what Diamond had just done!
Kevin Conner: What the fuck do you think you're doing!? Do you know how hard it is to find two HOT twins!? I mean let's face it, Tulsa isn't exactly known for its beauty pagents.
Michael Diamond: Relax romeo.
Michael pulled a key card out of his pants pocket and tossed it to Conner. Conner caught it and stared down at it and then up at Diamond.
Kevin Conner: What's this?
Michael Diamond: Consider it a present. After our match, head back to the hotel, the room number is on the key card. There, my "friend," lies the objects of every man's fantasies.
Conner's eyes lit up as Michael smirked over at the gulliable partner of his.
Michael Diamond: But that's a gift left for later. Right here, right now, you have the opportunity of a lifetime. For the first-time ever, "Your Hero" and "The One, The Real Life Legend, and all that other crap" will team up to take on two of those bastards from the Legacy Department. Tonight Conner, it's not just about you and me... it's about revenge! I'm sure you want to get your hands on that backstabbing son-of-a-bitch Anderson, you just make sure you save some for me.
Kevin Conner: Curious... what did Anderson ever do to you? I mean, besides the obvious beatdown you suffered last week.
Conner smirked at Michael as if had thoroughly enjoyed seeing "Your Hero" be destroyed by the Legacy Department.
Michael Diamond: Let's just say that Anderson messed with my friend and when you miss with my friends, you mess with me. Before the night's over, I promise that Anderson will rue the day he messed with "Your Hero."
An evil smirk came across Michael's face as Conner, himself, was quite creeped out by this change of attitude.
Kevin Conner: Um... what... what about Sanders?
Michael Diamond: You let me worry about "Mr. Showtime." I have some unfinished business with him as well. But enough about them Conner, tonight is a very special night, I hope you realize that. You see, you're being given the opportunity of a lifetime. You're getting the distinct honor of teaming up with "Your Hero" tonight to prove to the world that the Legacy Department isn't as powerful as they say they are.
Kevin Conner: Gee... I feel honored.
Michael Diamond: As well you should be Conner, for one-night and one-night only, the fans will respect you once more. Tonight, you will remember what it is like to be one of the most beloved superstars in the HWA. Tonight, the fans will chant your name but, remember, they do this only because you're my partner. And the fact of the matter is Conner, all bullshit aside, I'm glad that you're my partner tonight. Because, without a shadow of a doubt, you are the most hardcore person in the HWA and it is upon that hardcore nature that I'm relying on tonight. See, I don't want to just beat Anderson and Sanders, I want to brutalize them! I want to leave them laying wounded and helpless, just like they did to me and Fudge last Sunday! So Conner, you just do what you do best and let me take care of the rest.
Michael flashed that evil smirk again at Conner as he was, once again, uneasy. Michael turned to walk away but then stopped at the doorway as he turned around to face Conner.
Michael Diamond: Oh... and Conner? If you screw me out there tonight then the hell Fudge and I put each other through at Pride will pale in comparrison to the hell that I put you through.
Conner swallowed hard as Michael flashed a smile at Conner before turning and leaving his locker room. Conner was left standing in his locker room as his gaze went down to the key card in his hand as the HWATron turned off.
TB: Here we go this should be a great match, just to see how Conner and Diamond work together against Anderson and Sanders!
”One Armed Scissor” hits as the entire Legacy Department walks down to the ring, including Grimjack and Ryan Maxem. Brooklyn walks behind them, not really part of the group. They get to the ring and Anderson gets on the mic.
Anderson: Even though it is beneath me and my friends here to wrestle in a musty high school gym in some town I can’t even remember the name of, I’ll do it because it means I get a chance to kick the crap out of Kevin Conner and Michael Diamond!
Loud booing but then suddenly "King Of My World" by Saliva hits and Conner comes walking out with Mysterio and C4. They get in the ring and smirk. The crowd is booing loud at everyone in the ring when suddenly "Points of Authority (Reannimation Remix)" by Linkin Park hits and everyone cheers the entrance of Michael Diamond and even more to see Fudge walking out with him. Diamond has the World title around his shoulder and as he gets in the ring everyone is staring at it. Grimjack walks across the ring and starts talking to Diamond.
KK: What the hell are they talking about???
But suddenly Anderson ran over and clubbed Diamond across the back. He starts kicking Diamond in the corner and the bell rings. Cunningham is making everyone leave the ring who’s not in the match. Grimjack is trying to talk to Anderson to get him to calm down but Cunningham makes him leave too, surprisingly Grimjack doesn’t use his powers as president and leaves the ring. Conner and Sanders get in their respective corners as the match begins.
TB: Here we go!
Anderson is stomping Diamond in the face and he tags in Sanders. Sanders gets in and starts trash talking Diamond. He picks Diamond up by the hair but Diamond powers out and hits a belly to belly suplex. Sanders gets up and Diamond gives him the Diamond Cutter!
TB: The Diamond Cutter out of nowhere! I heard Diamond was peeved at Sanders for taking his moves!
Sanders manages to roll over to Anderson and tag him, and then stays laying on the apron trying to get his wits above him. Anderson steps over the top rope and charges Diamond and hits a clothesline. He picks Diamond up and sticks his head between his legs. He points at Conner and utters some obscenity at him. Before Anderson can give Diamond the Attitude Adjustor Conner runs in and clotheslines him. Anderson is pissed and gets up and starts punching Conner but Conner blocks and elbows Anderson in the face opening up a bloody lip. Cunningham makes Conner leave. But Conner runs away from Cunningham and starts attacking Anderson again. This makes Rage, Syxx and Brian hop up onto the apron and they start yelling at Conner. But then Mysterio and C4 run over and pull them down and start hitting them. Anderson goes over to start yelling at them but Diamond hits him with a spear out of nowhere. He then mounts the turnbuckle and hits the Prism. 1 . . . 2 . . . 3! Diamond and Conner win!
KK: What a fluke win!
Diamond and Conner are standing in the ring and then C4 and Mysterio come into the ring and Conner looks at them and as the two men get in. Conner offers a handshake to Diamond and the crowd cheers. Diamond thinks about it and as he goes to reach in Conner kicks him with a low blow and hits the Soul Searcher. C4 and Mysterio then start stomping on Diamond. C4 picks up and hits Dropping Bombs. Conner then its One Of A Kind. C4 picks Diamond up again and Conner and Mysterio hits a double super kick on him knocking him down.
TB: What a heinous beating! That’s your partner Conner! Damn it!
Fudge slides into the ring and spears Mysterio. C4 grabs him and irish whips him across the ring but Fudge spears him on the way back. The Legacy Department gets in the ring and they start going after everyone. Anderson powerbombs Conner. Sanders hits the diamond cutter on Diamond. Syxx and Brian hit double flying headbutts on C4. During all of this Grimjack stands in the ring looking distressed, as if he’s not having fun like his friends are. Maxem stays back too, not sure of what’s going on.
TB: Not again! This has happened the last two weeks! The Legacy Department just overwhelming everyone with sheer strength in numbers!
The booing turns to cheers as “Sober” by Tool hits and TCO, Sett and Anubis run out and slide into the ring.
KK: Uh oh.
TB: The Aftermath is here! Finally the Legacy Department has to face a true organized group.
Anubis and Sett go right after Maxem, perhaps mad at him about what happened to Morgoth. They back him into a corner but he pushes off. TCO goes after Conner and starts beating him down in the corner. Sett goes after Anderson and Anubis goes after Sanders. Fudge and Diamond are up and the tide is turning against the Legacy Department. Grimjack sneaks away from the ring and no one really notices that he goes to the back. TCO drills Conner with a huge brainbuster and gets a mic.
TCO: Grimjack! Where did he go! Grimjack . . . I don’t think the HWA needs you as president anymore. I propose we face each other at Infinity Minus One, winner takes all. Full presidency of HWA!
The crowd goes nuts at this.
TCO: Now I haven’t had a match in five months so I’m rusty. I want a match next week on Survival. Against Conner!
The fans go nuts again at this. Conner pulls himself up with the ropes and looks surprised.
TB: Jesus Christ Keith! TCO is definitely back in full effect with all these challenges he’s making!
But suddenly Anderson raises up and hits TCO from behind with a clothesline making him drop the mic. Sett rushes over and meets Anderson and they start battling. Anubis is going at it with Sanders and soon the brawl is back in full force in the ring. Maxem is standing back when out of nowhere Nick Fury runs in from the crowd and starts beating on him.
TB: Where did Nick Fury come from!
KK: Maybe he’s mad Maxem took his place in the Legacy Department!
Fury gets Maxem in the corner and starts hitting Fists of Fury on him. The crowd is going nuts. Meanwhile Sett hits the Journey on Rage and Anderson hits the Attitude Adjuster on Fudge. During the confusion TCO slips out of the ring and heads back out of the gym as the rumble is still going on in the ring.
KK: Where’s he going?
TB: Just a guess but maybe he’s looking for Grimjack?
The camera follows TCO as he leaves the gym and he’s inside a long narrow hallway with lockers and classrooms on each side. He gets to the double doors entrance to the school and finds Grimjack there waiting for his limo to arrive outside. Grimjack sees him and his eyes get wide. He looks around and realizes they’re alone.
TCO: There you are. Did you hear what I said?
Grimjack: Yeah. You want to fight me for the presidency? Fine if that’s how you want to do it. But why wait two weeks until the pay per view? Why not do it now?
The crowd goes insane at those words. All of the high school students are trying to get off the bleachers and out of the gym and security guards can’t stop them all. Back in the hallway kids and fans are surrounding Grimjack and TCO anticipating a fight.
TCO: You know what Grimjack. I actually agree with you there. Let’s go!
TCO rushes Grimjack and hits him with hard rights and lefts as the fans cheer them on. He slams Grimjack’s head into a locker. Grimjack fights back and slams TCO up against a locker. He hits it so hard it breaks a little and opens. TCO grabs Grimjack and tosses him hard up against a door and he flies into the room. TCO looks inside the locker and as Grimjack comes rushing back at him he tosses books at him that he found in the locker. Then he grabs Grimjack and tries to push him into the locker to maybe lock him in there but Grimjack is too big and won’t fit. TCO gives up and just starts stomping on Grimjack, then he starts slamming the metal door on his head. Grimjack is out cold and bleeding. TCO just stumbles away a little injured himself but clearly the victor.
KK: What a brawl we just witnessed by two old enemies!
TB: Tune in next week to see TCO take on Kevin Conner!
