OOC: Apologies for the length of several matches. As stated on the OOC, I had a lot of stuff to deal with today. Still, the results are on time, and hopefully there is enough in the matches and the angles for everyone to get at least a feel for what is going on. Thanks to Migz for his help with writing half of the results.
Sunday Night Survival begins with a recap of last week's historic show. HWA President David Jackson is shown berating Syren, attempting to coerce her into a timid situation. The return of Michael Diamond is highlighted, only for it to be shockingly revealed that he's now apart of Jackson's regime. The match between Conner and Diamond is then made. Erin Wallace is seen backstage, expressing her concern. Finally, the brutal match between Kevin Conner and Michael Diamond is highlighted as we see the two men put on one hell of a show. After an exhausting exchange, Conner picks up the victory by forcing Diamond to submit. But immediately following the match, Diamond seems to snap as he blindsides Conner and has Erin Wallace by the throat. Luckily, Danny Starr comes to the rescue but he declines Diamond's request for a match - leaving fans wondering just what will happen next. Pyros and explosions erupt from the stage as the camera pans around the arena, highlighting the sold out crowd. Some of the many signs in the crowd read: "Hey Jackson, What's Football?", "Awesome for President!", "Dylan + Larry = Love", and "Diamond's Still My Hero."
TB: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another sold-out show of Sunday Night Survival...
Before Trent even has a chance to introduce Keith, "Points of Authority" hits over the loud speakers as "Your Hero" Michael Diamond emerges from behind the curtain, wearing his normal standard get-up of black dress pants and expensive blue button-down Armani shirt. Diamond receives a mixed reaction from the HWA faithful as he skips any of his normal posing and gallivanting as he immediately makes his way down the rampway and into the ring. Rolling under the ropes, Michael paces around the ring with a microphone in hand as his music cuts off.
TB: Michael Diamond making yet-another appearance at the top of the hour and it doesn't really take much speculating as to what it is he wants to talk about.
Michael Diamond: Last week... "The Sensation" Danny Starr declined my challenge for a match at the upcoming HWA PPV!
Some fans cheered at the mention of Danny's name, while other booed at the fact that he declined the challenge - many not understanding the hostility between the former best friends but, none-the-less, wanting to see a match between them all the same.
Michael Diamond: Now I've done things in my life that I'm not proud of, and I openly admit that in front of all of you today. I've made mistakes and I have regrets, but I'd like to think that I've paid my dues. I'd like to think that after everything I've been through - after all the blood I've spilt, after all the broken bones, after all the title reigns - that I've earned the right to be here in front of all of you today, still "Your Hero!"
The fans cheer loudly as a small "Diamond" chant starts up amongst the crowd.
KK: Oh great, just when I was beginning to like Michael Diamond. Danny Starr refuses his challenge and the first thing he does is go straight to damage control.
Michael Diamond: But as much as I like all the attention; as much as I adore you - the fans - cheering for me and chanting my name, there is simply one thing that I could not stand for. And that is, "The Sensation" Danny Starr parading around the HWA as a... "changed man?"
The fans cheer for Starr, which only seems to prove Michael's point.
Michael Diamond: Well let me tell you something ladies and gentlemen - Danny Starr is still the same sick son-of-a-bitch! He always has been! He always will be!
At this point, Michael was getting intense as the fans began booing, not liking "Your Hero" for telling them something that they didn't want to hear.
Michael Diamond: I have known Danny almost my entire life! Outside of his immediate family, I know "The Sensation" better then anyone else! And when I tell you that Danny is no messiah - that he is no savior - that he sure as hell is no saint - then you better fuckin' believe it!
The fans booed again as Michael glared out at them, irritant that they couldn’t see what he did.
Michael Diamond: He's a manipulative, maniacal, twisted human being that gets personal enjoyment by fuckin' with your head! If you don’t believe me, then check out this footage!
Michael points to the HWATron as a footage of Kevin Conner being handed over control of the FoS is shown. Danny Starr then returns from his short stint in the GWA to see that all is not as he had hoped for in the HWA. Altercations between Danny and his "first-in-command" are shown. Sensing dissension amongst the ranks, Danny tests the loyalty of Conner and his new followers - coming to the conclusion that Conner can not be trusted. In a shocking turn of events, Danny and the FoS turn on Conner - beating him down to a bloodied pulp. The HWATron then fizzles out as the fans are left booing, though it is unknown as to who their jeers were directed at.
Michael Diamond: Do you remember that, Kevin!? Do you remember when I was dangled in front of your little beady-eyes, a worm on a hook? You took the bait, Kevin - just like Danny knew you would! And what did you get for your insolence!? You got your ass beat! Now I'm not here to stir up old fires, Kevin - but I'm here to tell you... no... WARN you that you cannot trust Danny Starr! The first instance he gets, he will stab you in the back!
The fans booed again, this time, their jeers clearly directed at Michael Diamond.
Michael Diamond: But I'm done with you Kevin, I'm through wasting my time trying to protect someone who can't even see the real threat that lies before their very eyes. You see, when Ron Royalty came to me and told me of what was happening in the HWA - you want to know what hit home in our little impromptu contract signing? The fact that Danny Starr was back! Royalty and everyone else keeps claiming that David Jackson is the threat - David Jackson is the anti-Christ - David Jackson will be the death of the H... W... A!
The fans booed once more as Michael shook his head.
Michael Diamond: But for those of you who truly believe that... you're wrong! Jackson is nothing compared to what Danny Starr is capable of! "The Sensation" is the real threat, people! Don't believe me, then let me refresh your memory!
Michael, again, pointed to the HWATron as footage of the HWA/EWF war is shown. Danny Starr returns to a hero's welcome as he and his legion of FoS fight alongside the HWA for the first time. But just as it looks like the EWF is about to be destroyed, Danny turns on the HWA, forming the EWFoS and is revealed to be the mastermind behind the entire invasion. The HWATron turns off as the fans are booing again, though this time - Michael seems to think that he is beginning to win the crowd over in his favor.
Michael Diamond: You see... I'm appalled that anyone in their right mind would cheer for a man as crooked and evil as Danny Starr! Do you people not remember the things he did!? Do you people not remember the hell he brought!? Do you people not remember the suffering he caused!? I'm going to show you something now that I must warn you all about. The footage you are about to see is real! The lives involved in this incident are real! The pain... is real! Now for those of you watching at home and for those of you who are live here tonight, I have to caution you that this footage is not for the eyes of the innocent - it is not for the eyes of a child. This is Danny Starr at his worst people - this... is the man... you cheer for today!
Michael points to the HWATron as we see Danny Starr standing over a broken man. The man is Sett, the incident is several years ago. Danny stands over his bleeding, fallen victim, a sadistic smile on his face. Sett is helpless, unable to defend himself. But Starr isn't done yet. Heather, Sett's beloved girlfriend, rushes to Sett's side, checking on her boyfriend. Danny's focus goes from Sett, to Heather, his smile growing even wider. Before anyone can stop him, before anyone knows what is truly happening, Danny has a fistful of Heather's hair as he pulls her to her feet. Danny yells obscenities at Sett, screaming at Heather as if she were the big man he hated with every fiber of his being. Doubling her over, Danny picked Heather up and cradled her upside down, her head hanging inches from the pavement. Not giving it a second thought, Danny dropped to the ground as a sickening crack was heard and Heather's neck was snapped by Danny's piledriver - killing the young girl instantly. The HWATron turns off as a hush silence falls over the crowd, the terrible reminder of the tragedy lingering in the air. Michael, too, appears solemn about this.
Michael Diamond: Regardless of what you fans think of me and regardless of what you fans think of Danny Starr - I am on a quest for justice! You can all believe what it is that you want to believe but I have laid all the facts out before you here today! Danny is not worthy of your cheers! Danny is not worthy of your sympathy! Just like you saw there on the screen, Danny is nothing more then a cold-blooded murderer! It doesn't get much more real then that, folks.
Michael pauses, as he tries to collect his thoughts.
Michael Diamond: Ever since I gave Danny the Diamond Cutter at HWA ReBirth, all I've heard is "Why Michael, Why?". You people immediately assume that it was I who betrayed him. But you're wrong. Danny turned on me long before this! To this day, I still don't know where my son is! To this day, he hides Cassandra and Shawn from me! I know he knows where they are! I know it! But he keeps them from me, dangles them in front of me with every TV appearance - with every autograph signing. I want to beat it out of him!
Diamond is nearly foaming at the mouth, his anger beginning to overtake his emotions. But he seems to calm himself, seems to settle down.
Michael Diamond: But I hold on - I remain strong. I will have my match with you Danny - one way or another! I don't care what it is that I have to do - you will accept my challenge! And when you do... then it's on Danny! For the first time in History, Michael Diamond - Danny Starr! And I promise you Danny, with every breath left in me, I... will... destroy... you!
Diamond dropped the mic and rolled out of the ring as the crowd was left in awe reverance.
TB: I'm... I'm... I'm speechless.
KK: Yeah, definitely some strong words there from Michael Diamond.
TB: This is damn sure personal folks, and I have a feeling that we're only scratching the surface here!
The eXiled walks down to the ring accompanied at a distance by Sett. Nick Fury doesn't show up for the match. Bigg Money walks down to ringside, pissed off at being stuck in a tag match. Blue Thunder is the last down, to a heavy chorus of boos. He has some new music - "Hell" by Disturbed.
TB: Some pretty volatile elements in this match Keith.
KK: Yup, certainly going to be interesting to see how this pans out.
The eXiled and Bigg Money begin the match. eXiled takes the initial offence, but following a couple of quick tags, Thunder and Biggz take over. Thunder uses his vast size to dominate the much smaller eXiled.
TB: This hardly seems fair. First of all Thunder is twice the weight of the eXiled, and then you have Biggz thrown in to the bargain too.
KK: Well eXiled can thank his "friend" Nick Fury for being in this situation.
Biggz covers the eXiled for the pin, but eXiled scrapes a kick out. Thunder then follows things up with a big boot. Biggz is quick to take advantage, and gains the pin 1-2-3.
TB: Bigg Money picks up the win over eXiled, in what was a rather unfair match.
KK: But whats going on now?
Thunder lands an elbow drop on eXiled, whilst Biggz holds him down.
KK: This isn't right.
Thunder then has a choke hold on eXiled, while Biggz takes the younger man down with a chop block. Sett enters the ring, having seen enough. Biggz and eXiled roll out of the ring. Sett strides right up to Thunder and shoves him. Thunder pauses, and collects himself, then lands a right on Sett. Sett, still nursing a broken arm has to steady himself against the ropes. He tries to put up a fight, but Thunder is too much for him in this state. Thunder clotheslines Sett out of the ring. Purple Haze hits and David Jackson has arrived.
DJ: Sett, Thunder. You guys obviously have some deep seated issues.
The two men look at each other in fury.
DJ: How about you settle those issues at the next Pay Per View?
Both look interested in the prospect, and the crowd cheers for the announcement.
DJ: Let me see, how about this. You're both long time HWA veterans, hows about we make this a "Winner gets inaugrated into the HWA Hall of Fame!?"
The crowd pop even bigger for this prestigious reward.
TB: Wow, the cards are all out on the table here.
KK: Yes, but Thunder is Jackson's right hand man, look at the situation here, the Pay Per View is only a couple of weeks away, and Sett still has a broken arm!
TB: Sounds like Jackson has masterminded another situation to his advantage if you ask me.
Erin Wallace is backstage walking in the halls. She stops and takes a deep breath and walks up to Conner who is getting some coffee.
EW: Hey Kevin, can i talk to you?
KC: Yeah what do you need?
EW: I understand, you not wanting to hear what I want to say, so I wont say it. But Bigg Money, spank my butt during the week and gave me his card, and I was a little scared and hesitent.
KC: He did what? Well don't you worry about Bigg Money
TB: What was THAT all about?
KK: Who knows, but it would seem that Bigg Money isn't making himself any friends here.
We next go to the Arena Screen and the words "A night of passion" are written in romantic looking text across the screen. Fat Larry White's face appears in the image, and he gets a surprisingly good pop from the crowd.
FLW: Well folks here I am, ready for the night of passion with my good friend here, Dylan Wolfe.
The camera zooms out and sure enough, Wolfe is tied to a King Size bed in a star shape, arms and legs wide apart. He has a gimp mask on and is therefore unable to talk.
FLW: Now, I'm not sure entirely what Dylan is expecting out of tonight, but we'll see how things go. First of all man, we gotta get you out of those clothes!
As Wolfe is tied up, Larry can't undress him in the usual way. Realising this, Larry waddles off screen for a moment, and comes back with a chain saw.
FLW: This oughta do it!
Wolfe starts convulsing on the bed, trying to free himself. Larry pulls the cord. Wolfe starts thrashing about even more. Larry approaches the bed, before turning off the saw, and laughs his head off.
FLW: Dylan Wolfe! Who'd have thought you were such a coward! No no no, I wouldn't undress you like that, oh no, wait one second.
Larry returns, this time with a pair of shears. Wolfe starts to thrash around again. Larry cuts off Wolfe's pants, being fairly indiscriminate as to where he is chopping. Wolfe's clothes end up tattered. Next, Larry takes the gimp mask off Wolfe.
DW: What the fuck do you think you're doing you fat tub of shit?! You could have chopped off my manhood!
Larry just nods and laughs. Wolfe's pants are now off, and Larry starts rubbing one of the sharp ends of the shears up and down Wolfe's leg.
DW: Get the fuck off me man! You can't DO this to me!
Just then, Syren enters the room. Wolfe's face brightens up!
Syren: Dylan Wolfe, I've heard you've been a VERY naughty boy!
DW: YES! YES i have!
Syren: Well in that case, I think I'd better punish you, don't you think!?
DW: Yes, Yes, Punish me Syren!
Syren walks over to Dylan, and we can see that Wolfe has pitched a tent in his underwear!
Syren: My oh my, somebody IS pleased to see me!
Syren bends down over Wolfe and removes his underwear. From this moment on the camera is focused on Syren's back and we can't actually see Wolfe in his "glory".
Syren: Now Dylan, you KNOW I can't touch it when it's like that! Larry, would you pass me the tray please?
Larry brings over the tray, on which are an assortment of things, like lubricant, some condoms etc, but also various other things in unmarked jars and containers.
Syren: First, I think i'll apply the toothpaste!
DW: TOOTHPASTE!? What the hell?!
Syren puts on a surgical glove and grabs hold of a pot of what is quite clearly toothpaste. She smears it all over the glove and from the look on Wolfe's face, it would appear that it is being applied.
Syren: How'd you like that Wolfie?
DW: Thats really nice Syren, but I do feel like I'm going a little.... cold.....
Larry White laughs off camera.
DW: In fact, I'd like you to stop right now, it's feeling rather.... weird.
FLW: Well Dylan, I tell you what, how about something a little, spicier?
DW: Yeah, er, ok, but you know what Larry, it feels kind've odd you being here!
FLW Don't worry about me Wolfe, don't worry about me!
Syren next goes for a jar of something which seems kind've red coloured. She takes out a generous handful and applies onto the glove. She goes to work.
DW: Oooh, OOOOH, EWWWW!, ARGGHHHHHHHHH, THAT FUCKING HURTS! WHAT THE FUCK IS IT!?
FLW: You wanted something spicier, this is some chilli!
DW: Oh my FUCKING GOD! AAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
TB: Folks we have to interrupt this video package here, as after this happened, things got a little out of control, and are not fit for being played on prime time TV.
KK: Thats right, but rest assured, Dylan's night got worse before it ended, and he is actually STILL in hospital as of right now, and can't be here tonight.
TB: Talking of which, the match he would've been in is coming up in just a short while....
Dexil comes out to his usual "Generic Gangster Rap" soundtrack, and Fudge hits the ring but you can't even hear his music for cheers.
TB: Is it just me, or is Dexil high?
KK: He doesn't look quite with it.
Fudge picks him up, slams him and pins him 1-2-3.
TB: Wow, a 4 second match!
KK: Awesome! I get paid per match, so this was a good pay day so far!
Bigg Money is in the back stretching out after his first match and Conner comes up to him.
KC: Bigg Money!
He turns around
KC: Dont ever come up or try to hit on Erin again, or you will have to deal with "The Celtic Warrior"
Conner turns around and begins to walk away. BM smirks and looks sarcastic.
KC: Oh yeah one more thing.
BM turns back around and get nailed with a superkick in the face and goes down.
KC: No one likes a smartass
As Conner is walking away, Bigg Money launches a gob of spit in Conner's direction.
BM: Yeah, fuck you KFC man...
TB: Folks we've just heard that Syren's plane was late and she hasn't yet arrived at the arena, so i'm afraid with Dylan Wolfe being out with an, erm, 'penis injury', it looks like this will be Danny Starr going one on one with Bigg Money.
KK: And once again this is unfair if you ask me.
TB: Why?
KK: Well, Bigg Money already had one match tonight, he's got to be exhausted by now.
Danny Starr comes down to the ring to mostly cheers. Biggz comes down to a mixed reaction, stemming mostly from his collusion with Blue Thunder from earlier, which saw them gang up 2 on 1 on the eXiled.
They lock up and Danny Starr quickly takes control of matters, and Bigg Money is in all sorts of trouble. However, Money surprises many people and makes a good come back.
TB: I guess we've underestimated Bigg Money here Keith.
KK: It would seem so.
Bigg Money takes the fight to Starr, and Money lays the boots into Starr who is lying prone in the corner, on a turnbuckle. Just then, Conner comes down to ringside.
KK: What the hell is this?
TB: Well, Conner and Money are certainly not good friends at all, Keith.
Conner hops straight into the ring and clotheslines Bigg Money to the ground. They start scrapping in the centre of the ring whilst Danny Starr recovers.
TB: Uh oh, another intruder.
Blue Thunder pounds his way down to the ring, and grabs Conner, flips him over, and piledrives him straight into the mat! Thunder looks over at Bigg Money and nods at him. Money is unsure of what to make of his tag partner from earlier that evening helping him out. After some more fighting, Conner and Thunder fight their way back up to the top of the ramp.
TB: Finally, we may just get back to a one on one now...
Trent is correct, and Starr and Bigg Money put on another 5 minutes, this time of some sound technical wrestling, exchanging holds much to the pure fans in the audience's delight. Finally, after another 5 minutes, Biggz' stamina is starting to fail him. He shows his weariness after this, his second match has gone the distance. Starr gets him into the Halls of Sensation, and Biggz taps.
TB: Excellent match there, despite the interference. Bigg Money really showed some heart there, but it wasn't enough for the veteran, Danny Starr.
"Points of Authority" by Linkin Park hits over the loud speakers as the fans give Diamond a mixed reaction as he emerges from behind the curtain, dressed in his wrestling attire.
KK: That's certainly not standard referee attire.
TB: Looks like Diamond is ready for a fight.
Like at the beginning of the show, Michael seems focused and skips the whole theatrics as he makes his way down to the ring and rolls underneath the ropes. He paces around the ring as his music cuts out. "Not Listening" by Papa Roach hits over the loud speakers as the fans leap up out of their seats for "The Celtic Warrior" Kevin Conner.
TB: What an ovation for Kevin Conner!
Conner emerges from behind the curtain as he looks out at the crowd, a smirk on his face. Lifting his International championship belt high, Conner's attention goes to the ring where he locks eyes with Michael, both men having an intense stare down.
TB: Those two men went through hell and back last week, and they'll be in the ring again this week!
KK: Combustible elements Trent, should be interesting!
Before Conner even has a chance to get down to the ring, Nate Hartman runs out from the back and levels with him a vicious chair shot to the back!
TB: A vicious blind-side attack by Hartman and Diamond calls for the bell! This International Championship match is officially underway!
Conner drops to his knees as his title slips from his hands and slides down the stage. Hartman looks at the chair, seeing that he bent it from the impact. Tossing it aside, Hartman pulls Conner to his feet as he leads him down the ramp and rolls him into the ring. Hartman then turns back and goes and grabs Conner's title belt before sliding back into the ring. Hartman measures up Kevin as Conner stumbles to his feet. Turning, Conner turns right into Hartman's attack as Hartman leaps forward and drives the gold into Conner's skull!
TB: A huge shot to the head of Conner and this could be it right here!
Hartman makes the cover as Diamond makes the count. One... Two... Kickout!
KK: Damn, I was hoping I could go home early for a change.
Hartman looks at Diamond as Diamond shrugs his shoulders, the count fair. Nate pulls Conner up to his feet and tosses him into the corner. Hartman charges in and delivers a devastating clothesline to Conner, forcing Conner out of the corner as he clutches his throat. Nate doesn't give Conner any breathing room as he stays on "The Celtic Warrior", delivering stiff shots to Conner's head and getting him up against another corner. Mounting Conner on the turnbuckle, Hartman begins to deliver stiff punches to the head as the fans count along with each blow. Somewhere around the count of seven, Conner manages to escape the predicament as he flapjacks Hartman down onto the turnbuckle post and Hartman is busted open!
TB: Desperation move by Conner and both men are down now!
Michael looks from one competitor to the other, seeing that neither appear to be able to continue. Realizing that this could take awhile, Diamond slides out of the ring and grabs a chair.
TB: What's Diamond up to now?
Michael slides back in, unfolds the chair, and takes a seat as he waits for the men to get back up to their feet. Conner is the first back up to his feet as Hartman is struggling to get to his own. Conner pulls Hartman up and delivers a few stiff kicks and forearm shots to Nate, sending him stumbling back into the corner. Conner then leaps up into the air, places his feet against Hartman's chest, and monkey flips him out of the corner and down onto the mat. Conner nips back up to his feet and quickly gets down onto Hartman as Diamond sighs, slides off the chair, and makes the count. One... Two... Kickout!
TB: Looks like it's going to take more then that to keep "The Phenomenal One" down!
KK: I think that count was slow, Trent!
TB: I think you're seeing things, Keith!
Conner pulls Hartman up again and whips him against the ropes. Hartman bounces off and into a spinning wheel kick by Conner as Kevin, again, goes for the cover. One... Two... Kickout!
TB: Another kickout by Hartman!
Conner seems to be getting frustrated as Erin Wallace emerges from the back and begins to run down the rampway. Kevin looks up to see her as he goes over to the ropes, wondering what it is that she's doing down here. Erin simply states that she's here to cheer Conner on but the distraction is enough for Hartman to get up to his feet. Turning around, Conner walks right into Nate as Hartman plants him with a devastating spinebuster as Hartman makes the cover. One... Two... Kickout!
TB: A near pinfall there!
KK: I think Erin almost cost Conner the match there!
Hartman hits his hand against the mat and glares over at Diamond, as if he were expecting him to count faster. Hartman drags a finger across his throat, indicating that it's time for his finisher. Lifting Conner up, Nate hoists Conner up into the air and holds him upside down in a vertical position.
TB: Could be the Phenomenon here!
Sensing he was in trouble, Conner slips his way out of Hartman's finisher. Falling behind him, Conner quickly spins Nate around and implants him face-first into the mat with the Soul Searcher!
TB: Soul Searcher! Soul Searcher! Conner hits the Soul Searcher out of no-where on Hartman and this could be it!
Conner makes the cover as Erin counts along with the crowd. One... Two... Thr-Kickout!
TB: Hartman kicked out! Hartman kicked out!
Conner looked on in disbelief and immediately looked over at Diamond as Michael shrugged his shoulders, indicating that Hartman got his shoulder up. Conner, irate, got in Michael's face, believing him to be trying to screw him out of the title. Diamond, not liking the lack of respect by Kevin, shoved Conner away. Unknowingly, Diamond's actions ended up putting Conner in harms way as he pushed Kevin right into the clutches of Hartman as Nate lifted Kevin up into the air and slammed him down onto the back of his head/neck with a Full Nelson Slam!
TB: Huge impact move there by Hartman and we could have a new International Champion here!
Hartman went down and made the cover but Diamond was distracted by Erin Wallace getting up on the ring apron and yelling at Michael for what he did to Kevin. Diamond went to restrain her, trying to get her down so that she wouldn’t be in harm's way. Erin was having none of it as she wound back and slapped Diamond hard across the face. The fans looked on in shock as Erin, too, appeared shocked that she just did that. Diamond hung his head to the side, a look of disbelief on his face.
KK: What the hell is Erin doing!? Has she lost her mind!?
Hartman yelled for Diamond to make the count but Michael just brought his hand up to his cheek, touching the spot in which Erin had struck him. Diamond lifted his head and gazed into her eyes, hurt by her actions. Before Erin had even a chance to explain or apologize, Jackson ran down the rampway and grabbed Erin, forcefully pulling her from the apron and dropping her to the ground!
TB: What the hell!? David Jackson!? What is he doing!?
Seeing this, Diamond began to get out of the ring to help Erin but Hartman caught Michael's arm, yelling at him for not doing his job. Diamond looked at Hartman, then back over at Erin as Jackson caught Michael's gaze, a smile on his face. Jackson yelled for Diamond to finish off Conner as Michael, reluctantly, got back into the ring. Hartman seemed to talk Michael out of his funk, indicating that this would all be over once he beats Conner. Turning around, however, Kevin was already back up as he leaped into the air and hit a Dropkick to the face of Hartman, sending him toppling into Diamond knocking down "Your Hero"!
KK: Conner just attacked Michael!
TB: I don't think he meant to do that!
Seeing his special guest referee down, Jackson leaped up onto the apron but Conner, with his cat-like agility, leaped up onto the second rope and jumped off, hitting a springboard dropkick to Jackson's face, sending the HWA President toppling!
KK: Conner just assaulted Jackson! He could be fired for that!
TB: I don't think Conner gives a shit at this point!
The fans were completely behind Kevin right now, chanting his name, as he turned his attention back to Hartman. Conner stalked behind the big man as he waited for him to get up to his feet. Hartman turned into Conner as Kevin picked up "The Phenomenal One" onto his shoulders.
TB: What!? No way! He couldn't possibly be going for The Celtic Call!
KK: Hartman's too big!
Conner seemed to buckle a little underneath Hartman's weight but, none-the-less, managed to flip him around and hit him with the Celtic Call!
TB: Celtic Call! Celtic Call! Conner just hit the Celtic Call on Hartman and this one's over!
The fans started up a "holy shit" chant as Conner got down and made the cover, but Diamond was still out.
KK: Well, this one would be over - if Conner hadn't knocked out the referee.
Conner stayed on top of Hartman for at least a ten count before getting up to his feet. Conner placed his hands on his hips, as if waiting for Michael to get up. Looking down and seeing Hartman still prone, a smile came across Conner's face as his gaze went to the nearby turnbuckle. Conner quickly rushed over to it and leapt up onto it, his back facing the ring as he looked out at all the adoring fans.
TB: Looks like Conner's about to go on a little Leap of Faith here!
KK: Hey! Look! Diamond's getting back up!
Conner leapt off the turnbuckle, rotating in mid-air and looking for his rotating Five-Star Frog Splash. However, he didn't know Diamond was up as he walked right into a mid-air Diamond Cutter from Michael!
TB: Holy shit! Michael just hit the Diamond Cutter on Conner as he flew through the air!
KK: Yes, but Conner still connected on his Leap of Faith on Hartman!
TB: Two finishers performed on two different people at the same time!
Hartman was out, Conner lay on top of him. Some fans cheered for Michael's actions, others booed. Diamond, looking down, noticed that Conner was still on top of Nate. Looking around, Michael's gaze caught Jackson as Jackson looked up to see the predicament in the ring. Jackson shook his head, indicating that he didn't want Conner to retain the International Championship but this seemed to only bring a smirk across Diamond's face as he got down to the make the count. One... Two... Three! Jackson attempted to get in to break up the count but was too late as Conner was awarded the winner.
TB: Unbelievable match as Conner retains his title in a hell-of-a main event!
Diamond gets up to his feet as Jackson gets right in Michael's grill, a mic in hand.
David Jackson: What the hell are you doing, Michael!? I explicitly told you to cost Conner the title!
The fans booed at this news as Michael simply smiled at this, knowing full well that he just screwed things up for Jackson.
David Jackson: I've had it up to here with you, Diamond! You've fucked with David Jackson for the last time! Next week, I'm placing you in a match! Not just any match, mind you... a handicap match!
The fans booed as Michael simply shook his head, knowing he was in trouble.
David Jackson: As for who you'll be facing, well I see no one better then the man you just saved here tonight... Kevin Conner!
TB: What!? Conner and Diamond in the ring again!? That's going to be huge!
David Jackson: Oh, but I did say handicap match, didn't I? So let's see here... I think you should face someone you have a past with. Someone you have a history with. Someone that used to be like a "brother" to you.
Michael's eyes lit up as he expected what it was for things to come.
David Jackson: That's right, next week... you're going to face your former tag-team partner! You're going to face... Fudge!
Michael was in shock as the fans, too, couldn't believe what Jackson was saying.
TB: I thought Jackson was finally going to give him Danny Starr.
David Jackson: And just like this week, every match next week will be worth two points.... However, I'm feeling a little generous. So for your match Michael, I'm putting six points on the line! If you can manage to survive Conner and Fudge, you get six points. If they destroy you, like I hope they do, then the two men split three points between them. As for you Conner...
Jackson turned away from Diamond and bent over the fallen Conner as he still lay on top of Hartman.
David Jackson: .. on October 16th, at the next HWA PPV... you're going to defend your International Championship against not one, not two, but THREE people! That's right, at Crash and Burn, it's going to be a Four-Way match! Your opponents? None other then Bigg Money, "The Phenomenal One" Nate Hartman, and the eXiled! And if you think you can lay your hands on me, Conner... then you've got another thing coming!
Jackson threw the mic down as he rolled out of the ring. Jackson began to make his way up the rampway when his gaze fell on Erin Wallace. A sick smirk came across his face as he went over to Wallace and pulled her up to her feet by her hair. Shoving her into the ring, Jackson got back in as Diamond looked over to see what was going. Jackson stalked after Erin as Erin stumbled up to her feet and tried to run, only to run into Michael's arms. Erin looked to Michael for help as Michael looked away, still feeling the sting of her slap on his cheek. Jackson yelled for Michael to stand aside and he did so, giving up Erin to the wolves!
TB: No, Diamond! Don't do this! You used to love her! You used to have feelings for her!
Erin looked on, feeling betrayed as Jackson grabbed a fistful of Erin's hair and pulled her into him. Kicking her in the gut, Jackson doubled Erin over and set her up for a piledriver. Diamond looked on in shock, visions of seeing Starr break Heather's neck coming back to him.
TB: Oh God, Jackson's not going to do it! Jackson can't!
Michael began pleading with David to stop but Jackson seemed to pay little attention to Diamond's words as he wrapped his arms around Erin's waist, preparing to lift her up into the air. Finally, "Fixxxer" by Metallica hit as the crowd went crazy as Danny Starr ran down from the back. Looking over his shoulder and confirming his fears, Jackson quickly unhanded Erin and rolled out of the ring just as Starr slid into it. Danny's gaze went to David as David made his way around the ring and up the rampway, looking back at Starr and yelling obscenities at him for ruining his fun. Seeing that Jackson was no longer a threat, Danny turned to Erin as she sat on the mat, tears streaming down her face. Danny went to aid her but was immediately cut off by Michael as the two men stood face-to-face.
KK: Well things certainly got a hell of a lot more interesting.
The fans were now all on their feet as the two men stood inches from each other, everyone in the arena waiting for the other to make a move. Starr shook his head, indicating he didn't want any trouble as he slowly began to back away, his hands up in the air.
KK: Oh great, looks like Starr is pussying out on us again.
Starr went to turn away from Michael but Michael grabbed Danny's arm and spun him back around, the two coming face-to-face again. Michael shook his head, indicating that Starr wasn't going to get off the easily. Danny, again, said "no", staying true to his resolve that he didn't want a fight. Michael slapped the taste out of Danny's mouth, drawing "oohs" and "aahs" from the crowd!
TB: Oh come on now Michael, such disrespect!
KK: It's a great tactic Trent, Diamond knows that the one thing Starr can't stand is being disrespected.
Starr seemed more hurt by this action as he looked over at Michael, not understanding why things had deteriorated between the two men. The fans cheered for Starr to take action - everyone in anticipation of seeing the two men fight it out. But Starr, again, shook his head. Turning away from Michael, Danny began to leave as Diamond looked around, not understanding what was happening. Seeing that Danny was getting away, Michael grew angry as he caught up to Starr, spun him around, and nailed him with a lightning-quick Diamond Cutter!
TB: Diamond Cutter! Diamond Cutter! Michael just hit the Diamond Cutter on Danny Starr!
The fans booed as Michael got up off his back and looked down at the motionless Danny Starr. Michael stood alone in the ring, staring down at Starr, as Conner remained lying over Hartman, and Erin sat in the corner, tears streaming down her face.
TB: My God what a night! What is going to happen next!?
KK: Wait, I don't think Diamond is done!
Sure enough, Diamond moved over to Danny Starr's legs. Lifting Danny's legs up, Michael yelled at his former best friend that "justice would be his" as he turned Danny over and locked in the Halls of Sensation!
TB: Hall of Sensation! Hall of Sensation! Michael just locked in Starr's submission move on him!
An intense look came across Michael Diamond's face, just showing how much he had changed. Diamond kept the submission move locked in for an extended period of time as security officials and referees rushed down to break this up. But despite the overwhelming pain Starr was in, he still refused to tap out.
KK: Diamond will stop at nothing to get Starr to accept his challenge!
TB: What a way for Survival to end, but what will happen next week? We're on the road to Crash and Burn ladies and gentlemen! Do not miss next week's edition! We already know Michael Diamond will be in a handicap match against Kevin Conner and Fudge! Has Danny Starr been pushed to the limit? Will he finally accept Michael Diamond's challenge!? What other surprises does David Jackson have in store! Tune in next week folks! For Keith Kincaid, I'm Trent Brown... goodnight ladies and gentlemen!