LIVE! from Columbus, Ohio
TB: Welcome, wrestling fans, to Hardcore Wrestling Alliance's Saturday Night Survival! My name is Trent Brown, alongside Keith Kincaid, ready to bring you tonight's action.
KK: I sure hope we have a good show this week. Last week was pitiful.
TB: Aren't you the optimist? Well, here's the update on the stories of the week. President Jimmy Lemke is flexing his muscles already, signing the first ever HWA Briefcase Match. That will be our opener, as newcomer Canadian Primetime takes on the "Untouchable" Ryan Maxem.
KK: I like this Primetime character. He has a lot of balls talking smack to the United States. I hope he can back it up with some good old fashioned ass kicking.
TB: In a stunning turn of events, C.J. Rock, the HWA's new primadonna, has quit HWA.
KK: He was a pompous ass. Therefore, you know what this means?
TB: Vacant Xtreme Title?
KK: Yup.
TB: Our third match this evening, pits Last Man Standing Runner-Up Dylan Wolfe against the newcomer Maverick McMasters. How do you see this match playing out, Keith?
KK: Dylan Wolfe is a great wrestler, and I'll never speak ill of his skill.
Keith smiles smugly.
KK: However, this Maverick McMasters has his priorities straight, unlike Wolfe. He is all about the money, whereas DW is all about the pride. Proud people drop like potatoes.
TB: You mean sacks of potatoes?
KK: ...I think that will be a solid table match.
TB: I do too. The fourth match tonight will feature a 6 Man Tag Matchup. This is an odd combination of teams, and it's likely we'll never see these 6 superstars together in a match.
KK: I'm rooting for Breeze, Malacai, and Say Die.
TB: Why is that?
KK: Because the only solid talent on the other side of the pitch is The Real Hero. Kamikaze is not going to be a lot of help, and Blade looks like a pansy.
TB: Try to be kinder to our wrestlers.
KK: I just call the matches.
TB: The Main Event tonight will feature C.J. Rock, who earned his spot in this match over the last week, and Dan Sawyer, who won his shot against Ryan Maxem, in a Cage Match for the International Title, although there will be other things on the line tonight.
KK: That's right, Trent, Dan Sawyer has more staked in this match. His childhood home is being threatened by a wrecking crew, and he made a deal with the mayor of the city.
TB: The deal states that if Sawyer wins the title, his neighborhood will remain as is. If he loses, the mayor, Tony Williams, will be tearing the neighborhood down to make way for businesses.
KK: I wonder how he did that.
TB: I must assume that as mayor, he had more swinging power with the city council then as a businessman. Either way, Sawyer will be fighting for more than titles tonight!
KK: That match will be worthy of a Pay Per View.
TB: Let us hope so.
"Master of Puppets" by Metallica plays on the P.A. System without warning. The President's theme music is on, and the President himself shows up at the top of the stage. He is followed by two HWA crewmen, who are each carrying two briefcases. Lemke walks down the ramp to the stage without much reaction from the crowd; they do not yet know whether Lemke is a man to cheer or a man to boo. Microphone in hand, Lemke steps inside the ring and puts up his hand, quieting down the crowd. He brings the microphone to his lips, and his speech begins.
JL: I welcome you all to Saturday Night Survival! Thank you, Columbus, for having us! Now, this city is not one of my favorite places, I must admit. I, being from Wisconsin, have suffered much in this garbage bin you call a town, and a University not fit to teach my dog to roll over.
The fans know how to react now. Lemke is booed at an alarming volume, with Ohio State University the highest pride of the state. Jimmy knows he has touched a nerve, as he is smiling.
JL: Boo all you want, Columbus. I have just one thing to say on this subject. 17-10.
The audience boos louder, as Lemke is referring to a football game between then National Championship favorite Ohio State and Rose Bowl hopeful Wisconsin, in which the Badgers beat the Buckeyes, 17-10, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. The fans finally get together. Meanwhile, the two crewmen are locking briefcases to the turnbuckles.
Fans: BADGERS SUCK! BADGERS SUCK! BADGERS SUCK!
JL: Say what you want, but the hometown hero, Kevin Conner, is on leave. He isn't even going to show up in his own home state.
TB: It seems Lemke has touched another nerve, and this crowd has gone quiet.
JL: Football aside, I do sincerely hope that you find tonight's event pleasing. Let me explain tonight's opening match. These four briefcases contain different stipulations for the coming weeks. They were explained on HWATV earlier today, so to save time, I won't tell you what's in them. The winner gets to pick one of the briefcases. They will get whatever is in the case, no questions asked, and no backing down. I'm going to be a second color commentator for this match.
TB: He is?
KK: Yey!
"Master of Puppets" by Metallica plays, and Lemke leaves the ring.
Commercial Break
TB: Welcome back to SNS, and we are ready for the first match of the night!
KK: Yes, folks, the Briefcase match is here!
TB: Finally, we get to see this Primetime in action!
JL: He was a hand picked commodity. A real man's man. I think he will pan out inside the squared circle.
Ryan Maxem comes out in his normal wrestling attire. Loose leather pants, with a tight shirt (similar to the hardy boyz old shirts) Ryan also tapes up his hands before matches, and has his hair done to impress the ladies in the crowd. Before Ryan comes out, blue and white pyros blast on the stage area to let everyone know Ryan Maxem is coming. Soon he emerges from the back, never really paying attention to the crowd, whether they boo or cheer him Ryan likes to stay focused for matches. As Ryan makes it to the ring, he steps over the top rope and stretches in a corner awaiting his match.
TB: Wallace Cunningham ready to get things underway.
Ding!
The match begins with Maxem and Primetime circling each other.
TB: Maxem, in his patented Shoot Wrestling style, will start out the fight with a right hander to the jaw.
KK: He's got a solid jab.
JL: It sets up for the Fists of Fury.
TB: Maxem drops him with a clothesline. I'm not so sure Primetime saw it coming.
Maxem picks up Primetime's head and puts him in a solid sleeper hold. Primetime has trouble getting out of it, being on the ground.
KK: Good show by Maxem.
JL: Grand Slam Champions usually put on good shows.
Stacy Crane is banging on the mat, trying to rally Primetime.
TB: Indeed. Maxem throws him to the ropes with authority, runs the opposite way himself, and wow! The fireworks!
KK: An amazing shot by Canadian Primetime, rebounding Maxem's clothesline by swinging around and landing a single arm DDT!
JL: Impressive.
Primetime grabs Maxem and tosses him to the turnbuckle. He starts punching him with his right fist. Primetime follows up by a scissor kick when Maxem drifts away from the turnbuckle.
JL: This match has been turned around.
Primetime tosses Maxem to the ropes. Maxem goes for another clothesline, but Primetime catches his arm and executes an armbar takedown.
TB: Primetime is making reversals of all sorts. I'm very pleased with the way things have turned out.
KK: This Canadian Primetime is the real deal, Trent.
Primetime picks up Maxem and hurls him to the corner. Maxem hits with force, and drifts away.
TB: Maxem, watch out!
Maxem recovers in time to see Primetime coming at him with a right arm.
TB: This could be it!
KK: His trademark!
TB: Yes! Canadian Force! Primetime with the cover!
WC: 1!
KK: He's done it!
WC: 2!
JL: I'd be surprised if Maxem lost.
WC: No count! Shoulder up!
JL: See. He didn't win Last Man Standing against a loser. He beat the hottest wrestler at the time, Dylan Wolfe.
TB: That is a matter of argument, but there is no doubt that Wolfe was riding a wave.
Primetime grapples with Maxem and hits a Spinebuster.
TB: Maxem is really handing this match to Primetime.
JL: Just you watch, if he hands it to him, you'll know.
Primetime sets up Maxem and hits a Canadian Force out of nowhere.
JL: He handed it.
TB: Whoa! Maxem is out! He got shot down by Primetime!
KK: Damn, I like this guy. He means business!
Maxem is covered.
WC: 1!
KK: It's over!
WC: 2!
TB: No it's not.
JL: Yes it is.
WC: 3!
Canadian Primetime stands up and does cheering. Jimmy Lemke stands up and moves to the ring. He gets in, and moves to Canadian Primetime.
TB: Which one will he choose?
KK: I'm on the edge of my seat!
Meanwhile, Ryan Maxem rolls out of the ring. He looks surprised, and leaves the arena without music. He looks extremely disconcerted. Lemke speaks.
JL: Make your choice, Primetime.
Primetime takes his time. In the end, he chooses one from the corner. Jimmy walks over to it.
JL: Could we have the key, please.
As the crewman gives him the key to the masterlock, two more set up a table in the middle of the ring. Lemke unlocks the Masterlock and sets the briefcase on the folding table. Primetime moves to the other side.
TB: Let's see what's inside!
The fans begin to chant.
Fans: GAUNTLET! GAUNTLET! GAUNTLET!
Primetime thinks about the idea of a gauntlet match. Jimmy opens the briefcase and pulls out a piece of paper. He shows no emotion whatsoever. Primetime cups his hands together and puts them to his chin, in hope.
JL: Congratulations, Canadian Primetime, you have won a spot in the Hell in a Cell match for the World Heavyweight Championship at Infinity Minus One.
Right at the word 'Hell,' Primetime falls to his knees, crying in joy. The fans begin to boo, but the damage has been done. Lemke turns his attention to the crowd.
JL: Columbus, you will find 3 more contestants being named by me, tonight!
TB: Wow.
KK: He's in the championship match!
Commercial Break
JL: This past Thursday, I was out to lunch. When I returned, I found this belt and a note, saying, "Dear HWA members of authority. Here's yer title back, screw it all." Well, I thought about this. C.J. Rock received the biggest push of any wrestler in HWA history. Of all those wrestlers who worked for what they got. Sett, Hollywood D, Awesome D Anderson, Ryan Maxem, Judge, Dylan Wolfe, Syren, Michael Diamond, Tristan Wolfe, and countless others, C.J. Rock received a push unlike no other. You know something? His push wasn't even over. He was going to be in the 4 Man Hell in a Cell at Infinity Minus One. If he won, he would need only the tag team titles to become the next Grand Slam Champion of the HWA. That is the biggest push that is conceivable to the normal working mind.
The fans are getting restless.
JL: DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I SACRAFICED!
TB: That takes me aback.
JL: C.J. Rock, I gave up a lot of my reputation to see you to the top. You spat in my face. I thought you would pan out at the top. But no, you had to be stupid about it and quit.
KK: Stupid Rock.
TB: Shut up and listen.
JL: C.J., I thought about it. I thought about what I was going to do with the Xtreme Title now that you are gone. Then I had a look at your contract.
Jimmy pulls a folded paper from his suit coat.
JL: C.J. Rock, you are under contract with the Harcore Wrestling Alliance. Your contract states that if you do not show up and fight in any match, we can strip you of all title belts. Seeing as you did that, the contract goes further. We can strip you of all moneys you have earned. If you do not have the money, we have the power to take away possessions to compensate. Yes, Rock. If you do not show up, right now, we will take your motorcycle.
"Blood Brothers" by Papa Roach plays on the P.A. System. The betrayed fans boo C.J. Rock as he enters the arena. He walks down to the ring, junk thrown at him from every direction. He has pride on his face. He steps in the ring, and is handed a mic.
CJR: All right, Mr. Lemke, sir, boss, big cheese. You win. I'm not going to jeopardize my bike.
JL: Good. Well, so you know, I tweaked your Title match tonight.
TB: Here we go.
JL: You are going to fight in a handicap match.
C.J. Rock's face is drained of color. He looks stoic.
TB: 2 people! Rock is going to be decimated!
JL: I'll be calling this match ringside. The challengers, at a combined weight of two thousand fifty six pounds,
TB: What?
KK: These guys must be huge!
JL: hailing from all corners of the world, The Real Hero, Dan Sawyer, Dylan Wolfe, James Breeze, Ryan Maxem, Jociah Malacai, Jason Slater, and Kamikaze!
KK: Oh my god.
C.J. Rock goes frantic when eight men, all formidable wrestlers, enter the arena. He cannot leave the ring, or else his motorcycle will be confiscated.
TB: Rock is shaking in his boots!
KK: He deserves it, for that stunt he pulled Thursday.
All seven men enter the ring, surrounding C.J. and Lemke.
JL: He's all yours, gentlemen. Well. Don't be gentle.
Lemke leaves the ring, and calls for the bell.
Rock attacks Slater, the weakest of the group. Wolfe and Kamikaze pull him off easily, and the slaughter begins. Lemke takes a seat next to Trent Brown.
TB: Was that necessary?
JL: C.J. Rock insulted me. He is finding out now that no one insults Jimmy Lemke and gets away with it.
KK: I love it.
JL: I know you do, Keith.
TB: Well, I guess I'll call the match. Sawyer with a huge Hammerlock DDT! What a shot!
Sawyer tosses him to Malacai.
TB: Burning Halo! Malacai destroys Rock! It's not over!
Dylan Wolfe puts him in the Punishment Wolfe. C.J. Rock is nearly knocked out, but still conscious.
TB: Wolfe cleans him! What a blow!
Kamikaze hits Rock with the Suicidal Drop.
TB: That's enough! Pin him already!
Kamikaze leaves the arena. Maxem hits him with the Technical Difficulties.
TB: Oh god, no!
KK: This is beautiful. Game Over! Good night Rock!
TB: Heroic Ending! Oh, no!
JL: Too bad it isn't the end. Jason Slater is last.
Jason Slater hits the Unstoppable Force on Rock. Joe Henry is clapping from outside the ring. Rock lies in the center of the ring.
JL: I think it's time for the 4 Post Massacre.
Ryan Maxem, James Breeze, Dylan Wolfe, and Jociah Malacai hit the 4 Post Massacre on C.J. Rock. Jimmy Lemke gets up from the table and takes his microphone to the outside of the ring, at the bottom of the ramp. He watches the match.
TB: Slater with the pin!
WC: 1! 2! 3!
Maxem and Wolfe grab a hold of C.J. Rock. They hold him tight, his face to the superscreen. Slater clings to his new Xtreme Title Belt. Lemke talks.
JL: You see, Rock, why you don't fuck with me?
TB: I can't believe he used that language.
JL: Now watch, C.J. You shouldn't have pulled that stunt.
Lemke points to the big screen. Kamikaze is in a forklift, working the controls, and having too much fun.
Lemke: Kam, hit it!
Kamikaze drives the forklift through the parking lot. We see Rock's motorcycle. Kamikaze drives the forklift straight into it. One of the forks goes straight into the gas tank. The other right through the back wheel.
TB: That is unbelievable!
Kamikaze pulls the bike up and drives it into a brick wall. Meanwhile, in the ring, Rock is fighting with all his might, trying to get free.
JL: C.J. Rock, let this be a lesson to you. If you haven't gotten it yet, how about this. First match of the night, you will fight the entire HWA Roster. Gauntlet match for no title whatsoever. You win, I'll hand you the money to buy your bike back. You lose, and you'll never see a dime.
Kamikaze dumps the bike in a cement mixer, forever destroying it.
JL: That's that, New Jack.
"Master of Puppets" by Metallica plays. Jimmy Lemke leaves the arena, and is followed by the group of wrestlers. At the end, Jason Slater raises the Xtreme Title belt to C.J. Rock, who is weeping in the ring.
Commercial Break
TB: President Lemke has laid down the law tonight in a big way!
KK: That's right, Trent, the briefcase match was a shocker, and Lemke set up C.J. Rock for a tremendous fall! What do you say to that?
TB: I say that Rock should not have 'crossed the boss.' Now, Dylan Wolfe, who hasn't fought in a match in 2 weeks, takes on newcomer Maverick McMasters.
KK: Tables! This match is a table match, baby!
"The Angel and the Gambler" by Iron Maiden plays on the speakers. Maverick McMasters emerges from backstage, wearing a suit. He is followed by Shane, his financial advisor and servant. On his way down to the ring, McMasters removes any jewelry and hands it to Shane. After the jewelry is done, he usually spits on the crowd, and removes his coat and vest. He undoes his cuff links, removes his shirt, and enters the ring wearing an undershirt and dress pants, which hardly conceal the muscles. He dismisses Shane, who immediately leaves the ring and sits at the announcer's table, Maverick's attire laid out in front of him. Maverick stretches, and looks to the backstage for his opponent.
TB: Welcome to the HWA, Maverick McMasters.
KK: The man is about money. I like that.
The lights in the arena are reduced to a dim glow. The tint of the lights goes a cold, unforgiving blue. A wolf appears on the screen, sitting on a hill, silhouetted against the moon, howling its bittersweet moan. Fans in the audience know what is up, and they are immediately on their feet. The audio system starts up "Reconnect" by Sevendust, but even with its hardcore guitar sounds, it is not matched by the pop in the form of explosion the crowd gives their very own fan favorite. Unbelievably, they get even louder as Dylan Wolfe blasts out on stage, carrying the momentum of the crowd on his shoulders. He has on his wrestling pants with a special design, as well as the Brothers Wolfe t-shirt that used to dot the crowd, but now embodies it. Dylan walks in a fast pace down the steel ramp to the arena floor. Wolfe turns to look at the crowd to his left, who immediately begin shouting out cheers. Dylan struts toward them, high fiving the fans as he passes them. Turning toward the steel steps, he walks up them, every step gushing importance with the forthcoming match. Dylan reaches the ring apron, which he walks to the middle of, on the side facing the crowd. He raises a fist in the air, and in the audience, the same motion is seen endlessly. Then, like commanding a sea, Dylan Wolfe drops his fist viciously, and the waves of arms follow, the turnbuckles erupting with blue fireworks. Dylan turns his body to the ring, where he picks his left leg up, and follows it inside the ropes. Dylan stands straight, a specimen of a man, and awaits his match.
TB: Dylan Wolfe truly is the embodiment of a champion.
KK: I don't like him anymore. He used to be so cool, now he's just a fool.
Wallace Cunningham separates the two wrestlers, who are both eager to start the match. Two crewmen carry a table to the ring and set it up inside. Dylan is nodding his head, ready to fight. McMasters is talking with Shane, who is giving him instructions over the ropes. Dylan looks interested in what they're talking about, but with the roar of the crowd, he can't hear anything. Cunningham calls for the bell, and the match begins.
TB: Wolfe is circling McMasters, who is sizing up the situation.
KK: Take a shot, Wolfe, while we're young.
DW does just that, attacking McMasters.
TB: This match is underway, as Dylan Wolfe punches Maverick. Maverick on the offensive now, an odd fighting style he has.
KK: He puts up his dukes as though he's in 1750's England, Trent. He looks like a bafoon!
TB: I'm sure it works out for him. Maverick starts on a punching combo, sending Dylan Wolfe into a frenzy!
KK: Wolfe is pissed that he even let this guy touch him. Pride is a big thing for Dylan.
TB: Dylan returns the favor with a boot to Maverick's stomach. What a shot!
Dylan wraps his arm around Maverick's head. He slaps McMaster's back and slams him down with an impressive DDT. The fans cheer this move. Dylan starts stomping Maverick McMasters.
TB: Maverick's getting his first HWA mudhole stomped into him!
KK: Wolfe is pulling out all the stops. I'm surprised at this.
TB: Surprised at what? He could be fighting for championship gold at IMO!
KK: Whoa!
Dylan Wolfe connects on the DW Special, a chest chokeslam. Maverick is completely surprised about the turn of events.
TB: He is getting beaten in an arena he thought would be a cakewalk.
KK: He'll make a rebound.
TB: Dylan Wolfe really wants to be in that Hell in a Cell match at Infinity Minus One, Keith. He's really sticking it to Maverick.
KK: Come on, McMasters, you can do this.
As if calling the future, Maverick McMasters starts to rise. He gains momentum, and hits a Bulldog.
TB: Bulldog on Dylan! He is up, but Maverick definitely has the upper hand here.
KK: I told you.
Maverick throws Dylan into the corner. He runs and does a nice clothesline into the turnbuckle, hurting Wolfe.
TB: Dylan's taking a beating, now.
Maverick sets Dylan Wolfe on the top turnbuckle. He sets up and executes a top rope suplex.
KK: Wow! Great Shot!
Maverick McMasters climbs the top rope. He signals to the crowd, and goes for an Elbow Drop from the Top. Dylan tucks in his knees and McMasters gets a shot right in his chest.
TB: Whoa! Dylan Wolfe rebounds his attack! McMasters is reeling!
Dylan picks up Maverick and throws him to the ropes. He goes the opposite way, and hits the Enchanted Dream on Maverick McMasters.
TB: Enchanted Dream! This could be the end of McMasters!
Dylan Wolfe leaves the ring and grabs the table. He slides back in the ring and sets it up. McMasters is reeling.
TB: This is it! DW has him on the table! Punishment Wolfe!
Dylan sets him up and hits the Punishment Wolfe on McMasters.
DING! DING! DING!
"Reconnect" by Sevendust hits the audio system. Dylan Wolfe stands up, and he yells, "WHOO!" as the referee raises his hand. Dylan gets ready to exit the ring, but his music cuts off. "Master of Puppets" by Metallica hits the arena speakers, and Dylan looks ready for anything. Jimmy Lemke enters the arena, and he stops at the top of the stage. He looks, appraising Dylan. Dylan lowers his guard a bit, thinking this isn't an attack. Lemke carries a microphone, and raises it to his face. The music stops.
JL: Dylan Wolfe, I watched your match from backstage. I have some good news. You're in the Hell in a Cell at Infinity Minus One.
Lemke disappears as soon as he came in. Dylan smiles, and the fans in the audience explode with enjoyment. Their favorite is in the Main Event.
TB: Big news from Jimmy Lemke! Dylan Wolfe is in the main event at Infinity Minus One!
KK: Dylan Wolfe, fighting for the Heavyweight Championship? No! This can't be!
TB: It is! We'll be back with the 6-Man Tag Match after this!
Commercial Break
KK: Jimmy Lemke is really showing us why he is the President. I love this guy! Pulling out all the stops in his second week in the federation!
TB: Well, he's been around for a long time, he just was never part of the front office. I am just wondering who else he has in store for the Hell in a Cell match at Infinity Minus One.
KK: Well, we will know at the end of the night. Already, we know that Canadian Primetime and Dylan Wolfe are in the match. Who else is in, we'll find out.
TB: A few months ago, I'd say he was a shoo in for the Hell in a Cell. Now, I think he needs to get back on his feet.
KK: Oh well.
"Blood Brothers" by Papa Roach plays on the P.A. Speakers. Say Die appears from backstage, as does her manager Sadie. She is booed by fans, as she is C.J. Rock's partner in crime. She slides under the bottom rope and waits for her match.
TB: She needs a friend.
KK: I'll be her friend. Come over here, baby.
TB: I mean an actual friend, not a horndog.
"Jociah's Prayer" by Disturbed plays on the audio system. The fans, not knowing him, do not respond right away to his entrance to the HWA. Jociah has a tattoo of a saint on his neck, and the latin word AEQUITAS on his left hand, along the index finger. He has no reaction for the crowd, and enters the ring through the bottom rope. He stands up, and shakes hands with Say Die and Breeze. The three look up to the ramp.
TB: This is fixing to be a solid match. I am really looking forward to this.
KK: I like this first team.
"Here to Stay" by KoRn plays. Blade runs in, reaches the floor, then up on the top ropes, beats his hand against his chest a couple of times, then raises his arms. He starts a staring contest with the other team, who have retreated to the floor outside the ring.
"Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down plays and The Real Hero comes out with a cape on his shoulders. He walks down the ramp and enters the ring, raising his hands to provoke adulation and cheers from the audience. The Real Hero joins Blade in the ring, and he also joins in on the staring contest. Unlike the rest, he is smiling as the fans chant his name.
Fans: HERO! HERO! HERO!
TB: They love the Real Hero in Columbus, Ohio!
KK: He's a joke. Look at that stupid cape!
"Prayer" by Disturbed hits the audio system. The fans reach their feet, as Kamikaze enters the arena. He is carrying handlebars to a motorcycle. Say Die looks offended at this. Kamikaze walks down the ramp, and he hands the handlebars to a fan carrying a "C.J. Sucks" poster. The fan cheers, and Kamikaze moves on. He slides in under the bottom rope, and stands. The staredown finishes, and The Real Hero, Kamikaze, and Blade have a conference in the entranceway corner. Blade is in first, and the others go on either side of the turnbuckle. He squares off against James Breeze, one of the most powerful wrestlers in HWA history.
TB: The bell rings, and the 6-Man Tag match is on.
Blade begins by attacking Breeze. Breeze looks diminished since returning to HWA.
KK: Come on, Breeze!
TB: It looks to me as though Breeze is not himself. A few months ago, this would not have been a problem. This is not the same James Breeze.
Blade tosses Breeze to the ropes. When Breeze returns, Blade hits a hurricanrana on Breeze.
TB: Beautiful hurricanrana by Blade on James Breeze. Blade goes to the corner and tags in The Real Hero.
KK: Pitiful move by a rookie.
TRH enters and immediately begins kicking Breeze. TRH picks him up and gorilla press slams him on the mat. TRH starts the kicking again. Blade and Kamikaze start clapping.
TB: The Real Hero is gaining momentum for his team.
KK: What is going on?!
TRH throws Breeze to the corner. He finds out it is the wrong corner, as Malacai and Say Die interfere by hitting him. Jociah blind tags Breeze, and hops in the ring. He hits The Real Hero, sending him to the mat. Breeze slides out of the ring slowly.
TB: Another change.
"Master of Puppets" by Metallica hits.
TB: Not again!
KK: What now? Even I'm bothered by this.
Jimmy Lemke enters. He walks down the ramp to the ring. He puts the microphone to his lips.
JL: This match will carry on, but one of the contestants is no longer an employee here. Say Die, you quit! I am releasing you from your contract. Get out of my ring!
Say Die hops down. She walks over to Lemke, hating him.
JL: Carry on, Jociah, TRH.
TB: In a stunning turn of events, this has turned into a handicap match!
KK: That is bull! You are leaving Breeze and Malacai helpless.
TB: They aren't helpless, believe me.
Lemke grabs Say Die by the arm and drags her out of the arena, Sadie in close pursuit. In the ring, Jociah pulls an arm drag on The Real Hero.
TB: TRH needs to tag if his team is to stay in this match. Malacai is a great wrestler.
Malacai slaps a sleeper hold on The Real Hero. The fans chant his name, and he does not gain momentum. He is slowly going into a stupor, and the cheers get louder.
TB: Jociah Malacai working The Real Hero down.
Kamikaze is aching to get in the ring, stretching his hand to TRH.
KK: He's going to have to!
The Real Hero starts to stir. He starts shaking with momentum. He gets to his knees. He gets higher and higher, until he can put a huge elbow to Jociah Malacai.
TB: Malacai has lost the momentum!
The Real Hero punches Jociah once, twice, and three times. He runs to the ropes, comes back and clotheslines Malacai. He runs in and makes the tag to Kamikaze.
TB: Kamikaze is in! Kamikaze is in!
Kamikaze hops in the ring, as does James Breeze. He knocks down Malacai, then Breeze, then Malacai, and clotheslines James Breeze out of the ring.
TB: Momentum City, folks!
KK: No!
Kamikaze hits Jociah Malacai with the Heart Breaker.
TB: Heart Breaker! Heart Breaker! Malacai is out! Kamikaze is getting the crowd into this!
Kamikaze gets on the middle turnbuckle, raising his arms.
Fans: KA-MI-KA-ZE! KA-MI-KA-ZE! KA-MI-KA-ZE!
Meanwhile, Malacai makes the tag to James Breeze. Kamikaze gets off and gets in a fistfight with Breeze.
KK: This is a big chance for Breeze!
Breeze goes for a clothesline, but Kamikaze hits the 9 Millimeter Combo. He runs to the corner and tags in Blade.
TB: Blade has to finish him off!
Blade rushes in and hits the Miami Cutter on Breeze. He drops him, and rolls for the cover.
WC: 1!
KK: Jociah is in to stop it!
WC: 2!
TB: So is Kamikaze!
Kamikaze hits the Heart Breaker on Jociah Malacai before he can break the count.
WC: 3!
The fans explode with enjoyment. "Here to Stay" by KoRn hits the P.A. speakers. It seems as though the Cold War is over, and the fans' pop is enormous. Kamikaze, The Real Hero, and Blade celebrate, as Jociah Malacai looks up the ramp at them. Breeze is still knocked out. Kamikaze raises the #1 as they leave the arena.
Commercial Break
TB: That 6-Man tag match was unbelievable!
KK: I am surprised. Breeze had it won.
TB: What?
"Master of Puppets" by Metallica hits the audio system for the umpteenth time tonight. Jimmy Lemke appears in the entranceway, in one hand, clutching the International Title, in the other, a microphone. He walks down the ramp slowly and methodically. He enters the ring, and takes a look at the fans of Columbus, Ohio. He speaks to the crowd.
JL: I would like to say a few words. Again. C.J. Rock crossed me, so right now, he is unavailable for the International Title match. Therefore, Dan Sawyer wins the International Title by default. Sawyer, come on down.
"You Must be Mistaken" by Fokissed hits the audio system. Dan Sawyer enters, wearing his ring attire and a "7 Mile Slam" t-shirt on. He walks down to the ring, wondering what is in store for himself. He enters the ring, and Jimmy talks to him.
JL: Dan Sawyer, I present you with the International Title.
The fans boo as public enemy #1 receives the International Title Belt. Lemke smiles, and speaks again.
JL: Stick around, because what I am about to say also pertains to you.
Sawyer looks confused. He slings the belt from his shoulder, and listens. Meanwhile, Lemke pulls a piece of paper from his coat pocket. He raises it to the crowd.
JL: This right here, is not a wrestler's contract. This, is the card for Infinity Minus One.
The card in the air, the fans explode with excitement, ready to hear what is on the card.
JL: As you all know, the Xtreme Title is defended every week. Sunday, August 22nd is no different. The Xtreme Title will be defended in a Hardcore Time Limit match. There will be eight participants. Jason Slater, Blade, C.J. Rock, and five other men will compete for this title.
The fans cheer at this news that Blade, a new face, is in the Xtreme Title match.
JL: James Breeze and Morgoth have been at each other's throats for a long time. Hopefully, this score will be settled at Infinity Minus One.
More cheers, as they are pleased. Lemke continues.
JL: Dan Sawyer will defend the International Title against Jociah Malacai in an 'I Quit' match.
The fans cheer, taking no sides, but loving the idea. Lemke presses on.
JL: In a grudge match, Kevin Conner will take on a man returning at Infinity Minus One. A man you have all grown to love or hate. And that man, is Grimjack.
TB: Whoa! Grimjack is fighting Conner at IMO! Wow! What a match!
JL: This will be a Falls Count Anywhere match. Anywhere in the WORLD.
KK: Fireworks for that match, folks.
JL: In the Tag Team Title match, two teams will compete in a Losers-Enemies match. The losers will fight against each other on the following week's Saturday Night Survival. The participants in that match are yet to be determined.
The fans seem to like the idea of that match. Sawyer is growing restless.
TB: Here it comes, now we find out the participants in the match you've all been waiting for.
KK: I want to see who is in!
JL: Now, for the match you have all been waiting for.
The fans begin to cheer. They desperately want to know who is in.
JL: The World Heavyweight Title will be on the line. This match will take place, as you know, in the Hell in a Cell. What you have not known yet, is the participants. Tonight, you found out two of them. Canadian Primetime is in, as is Dylan Wolfe.
At Wolfe's name, the audience goes nuts. They want to hear more.
JL: The third participant, is Dan Sawyer.
Sawyer's jaw drops. He hugs his International title, and stares into space, imagining himself with the belt.
TB: Whoa! Sawyer has the chance of a lifetime! He started in the Academy, and now he could become the next HWA World Heavyweight Champion!
JL: The fourth participant, someone who I thought deserves it, for being here, week in and week out, showing his stuff, is none other, than Kamikaze.
KK: Wow!
TB: Kamikaze is in the match! Kamikaze is in the match!
JL: That is all. Good night, Columbus, and the world.
"Master of Puppets" by Metallica plays. Sawyer remains in the ring. He holds onto his International Title as Jimmy Lemke disappears behind the curtain. No sooner does this happen, then "Reconnect" by Sevendust hit the audio system. Sawyer, who was about to leave, steps back in the ring. Dylan Wolfe enters, wearing a Brothers Wolfe t-shirt. He carries a microphone. He speaks.
DW: I'll be seeing you at Infinity Minus One.
TB: Wolfe with a message for Sawyer! This is unbelievable!
KK: This may be the greatest match in HWA history!
TB: That's all for Keith and I, we'll see you next week on Saturday Night Survival!
Briefcase Match
Ryan Maxem vs. Canadian Primetime
Lights go out all around the arena and red and white lights come up from the stage. "Psycho" by D12 hits the P.A. and Primetime comes out onto the stage carrying a Canadian flag. He waves it around and as this happens Pyros go off behind him. He makes a confident walk to the ring, but nothing special. Primetime hands the flag to a crewman, and gets in the ring. His manager, Stacy Crane, is at ringside.
Xtreme Title Match
C.J. Rock(c) vs. Jason Slater
Jimmy Lemke is again standing in the center of the ring, holding a microphone and the Xtreme Title belt. He looks supremely confident. He calms the crowd down, and speaks.
Table Match
Dylan Wolfe vs. Maverick McMasters
TB: Neither man has been in a table match in the HWA, it should turn interesting.
6-Man Tag Match
Blade, Kamikaze, and The Real Hero vs. Say Die, James Breeze, and Jociah Malacai
The arena silences as darkness falls over the multitudes of HWA fans. A blue light flashes on and off, two blue fireworks cross over to make an X and hit the stage. Smoke bursts from the entrance way and the light still stays off. You can see the shadow of James Breeze. Then Breeze walks down with each few metres he walks another smoke bomb explodes covering James Breeze until he gets to the ring. Two ring-posts shoot out white flame whilst the other two shoot out blue flame. An blue X projection covers the ring, then the light comes back on and James Breeze is stood on a turnbuckle with his head bowed down low waiting for the match to begin.