[ Molson Centre ] Montreal, Quebec



PRESENTS ....

(FADEIN: On the announcers, Tom Gheorghe and Nick Jive, awaiting their cue for the Main Event.)

GHEORGHE: "After that Television Title match, we could probably call it a night and go home happy. But we've still got one more for the fans here in Canada, and those watching at home, at International Intrigue!"

JIVE: “AND JOHN DOE IS IN THE BUILDING!”

GHEORGHE: “All we saw was a t-shirt, Nick.”

JIVE: “Use your math skills here Tom… Hospital escape, plus late arrival, plus DREDD t-shirt, equals Doe.”

GHEORGHE: “Well, I don’t know about that … but we’ve got a HELL of a match coming up featuring another member of DREDD … Jonathan Marx.”

JIVE: "This is the moment I've been waiting all night for, Gheorghe. Jean Rabesque facing two men who would like nothing more than to give him the ass kicking of his life in that Chamber cage."

GHEORGHE: "Obviously that's easier said than done. Numerous events have happened in New ERA’s recent past that have really shaken things up. You can take it all the way back to BattleBRAWL, when we discovered that ANTAEUS, who would be satisfied with nothing less than victory over Jean Rabesque, was really 'Gentleman' Jonathan Marx."

JIVE: "And then Marx and Doe formed DREDD to take Rabesque's championship."

GHEORGHE: "Indeed they did, and they've been dogging the World Champion every chance they get to wear him down. Fortunately, New ERA isn't all against Rabesque, who found an ally in Alister Hayze, potentially the hottest rising star of New ERA."

JIVE: "John Doe would have something to say about that."

GHEORGHE: "I'm sure, which is like pouring gasoline onto this already blazing feud between DREDD and Rabesque."

JIVE: "But that's not all. The Phantom Republican, with his unmatched political suave and resolve, has made his presence known, too."

GHEORGHE: "It's true, Phantom Republican worked through the World Heavyweight Championship number one contender's tournament to take that spot. He will challenge Rabesque at the upcoming RAUCOUS, and already they have had their clashes. Although I don't know if his political stature didn't suffer a bit from that Debate Match with Rabesque."

JIVE: "Are you kidding? That Debate Match was all GOP! My sources tell me he's catapulted into consideration for the 2008 election since then....."

GHEORGHE: "Political talk aside ... Phantom Republican is the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship, and he will get his shot at Rabesque. Finally, the latest happening in New ERA has caused multiple casualties to the roster. This unidentified Masked Man showed up a few months ago, and has stopped at nothing to get his way."

JIVE: "He's a one man army, taking out a chunk of the P©X contenders, and even that nut Doe."

GHEORGHE: "He's caused considerable harm to New ERAs roster, and caused a lot of trouble for no apparent reason. I can't condone that."

JIVE: "What do you mean? He just cleaned up the roster for LaRoque and Marceau. He even managed to outsmart Marceau, and to do that, well ... the guy's got brains and guts."

GHEORGHE: "Some would argue it isn't too smart trying to defy the two heads of the company. And all this for what? We aren't even sure."

JIVE: "He said he deserved to be World Champion. Another Rabesque hater, go figure. He should run for Most Hated Person in the World. He'd be a shoe-in!"

GHEORGHE: "Joke all you want, but the World Champion Jean Rabesque has fought tooth and nail to keep his enemies at bay. He's stood at the top of New ERA for over a year, and I for one applaud and respect him."

JIVE: "That's just like you, taking sides with a Canadian-bred. You'd better watch out, GOP will pull some strings, and next thing you know you're on the Terror Watchlist."

GHEORGHE: "Just because I respect Rabesque doesn't make me a terrorist. Rabesque isn't even a terrorist!(sighs) I'm not going to waste anymore time on this."

JIVE: "Only because you don't want to be EXPOSED!"

GHEORGHE: "Folks, the chips have been stacked. The match is set. It's time for the International Intrigue Main Event Chamber Cage match! Carl Jacobs, take it away!"

(CUTTO: Ringside, where Carl Jacobs stands outside of the cage. The lineup for the main event breaks through the cage graphic.)

CARL JACOBS: "Ladies and gentleman, it's now time ... FOR THE MAIN ... EVENT! ARE YOU READY?!"

(Crowd goes nuts!)

JACOBS: "Then the following contest is scheduled for ONE fall, with NO TIME LIMIT! It is the CHAMBER CAGE MAIN EVENT MATCH OF INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE!"

CROWD: "JEAN RABESQUE! JEAN RABESQUE! JEAN RABESQUE!"

JACOBS: "The rules of the match are as follows. There will be two smaller cages atop the Cell surrounding the ring. One participant from each team will be locked in each of the smaller cages. The two who start out in the Cell must release their respective partner for them to enter the match. The first team to record a pinfall or submission against the opposition will win the match!"

(CUEUP: 'One Vision' by Queen.)

JACOBS: "Introducing first ... from Memphis, Tennessee ... weighing in at 220 pounds ... NEW World Championship number one contender's tournament Finalist ... ALISTER HAYZE!!!"

(Crowd pops for Hayze as he appears, wearing his vintage black T-shirt with '901' on the chest in psychedelic numerals, along with his red tights, gold borders going down the legs, and white boots. The lights fade from red to blue to purple as Hayze struts down the entranceway. He slaps hands and interacts with the crowd before climbing up the side of the Cell and entering one of the smaller cages. He assures the referee in the ring that it is securely locked.)

JACOBS: "And his opponent ... from Parts Unknown ... the MASKED MAN!"

(CUEUP: 'Unchain' by Shocking Lemon. The lights strobe and flicker and then go out completely. After a minute, the lights turn back on. The Masked Man stands atop the Cell, wearing black leather pants and gloves, a black shirt with no sleeves, and a black mask. He also has a baton in his hand. Boos rain down upon him from the crowd.)

GHEORGHE: "What is the Masked Man holding that baton for?"

(The Masked Man walks over to the cell where Hayze is, looking warily. The Masked Man slides the baton into the cage links and pulls it around the lock, making it inaccessible. Hayze yells to the referee, who immediately begins climbing the cage.)

GHEORGHE: "The Masked Man is already trying to stack the odds! He's forced that baton around the lock on Hayze's cage door. How is Hayze supposed to get out?"

JIVE: "Hayze is a caged hippie. HAHAHA!"

GHEORGHE: "The Masked Man is being told off by the referee, who can't bend the baton away from the lock."

JIVE: "The Masked Man is a pretty strong guy. I doubt even ten scrawny referees are going to undo his work."

(CUEUP: 'Shape of Things' by The Jeff Healey Band. The crowd EXPLODES with cheers as Jean Rabesque comes racing down the ramp in his full length black tights that read 'Rabesque' down the side, the New ERA World Heavyweight Championship in hand.)

JACOBS: "And his opponent, the NEW ERA OF WRESTLING WORLD CHAMPION! Weighing in at 245 pounds ... he hails from Montreal, Quebec, Canda ... here is ... JEAN RABESQUE!!"

(The Masked Man taunts Rabesque as the referee tells the World Champion to get in the ring. Rabesque tells off the referee, already halfway up the cage. CUEUP: 'The Touch' by Stan Bush. Rabesque starts climbing down and looks toward the entrance, alert.)

JACOBS: "And their opponent ... from Princeton, New Jersey ... he weighs in at 215 pounds ... a Princeton graduate and former IWF Mexican Champion ... JONATHAN MARX!!"

(Rabesque waits for Marx in the ring. The Masked Man enters his cage and the referee makes sure it is locked. He then climbs down the cage and enters the ring.)

GHEORGHE: "The referee doesn't seem to have an answer for Hayze's problem, and he needs to be ready to call this match."

JIVE: "The Masked Man has pulled another one on Rabesque, effectively taking his partner out of the equation!"

GHEORGHE: "You'd better believe LaRoque and Marceau will not let this go. But where is Jonathan Marx?"

(Marx is nowhere to be seen. Rabesque questions the referee, who shakes his head in confusion, when Marx's music cuts out abruptly. CUEUP: 'Imperial March' by John Williams. Rabesque turns back to the entrance, looking peeved. The Phantom Republican walks down to the ring, wearing his blue trunks with white trim, reading Bush up the right side, Cheney up the left with black trim around the lettering .. blue boots with white soles and laces .. blue knee and elbow pads .. blue mask with white Republican elephant imposed on the front .. and blue Bush/Cheney '04 robe, which he takes off as he approaches the ring.)

GHEORGHE: "What is going on here? The Phantom Republican is NOT scheduled for this match."

JIVE: "I think everyone is wondering."

GHEORGHE: "The referee meets Phantom Republican outside the Cell and tells him to go. Now Republican is discussing something with him."

(Phantom Republican begins making motions and gestures to the referee. He places his arm on the referee's shoulder and continues speaking with him. Finally, the referee takes GOPs hand off of his shoulder, but nods and allows him in the ring!)

JIVE: "GOP used his political suave on the referee to get in the match!"

GHEORGHE: "No, I can't believe that! Why is Phantom Republican in this match? Rabesque is livid, but the referee is telling him Republican is going to partner with the Masked Man."

JIVE: "Two Rabesque haters are two Rabesque haters, no matter how you look at it."

(Some more referees come down and climb the cage. They begin discussing how to get the baton off of Hayze's cage. Rabesque hands the New ERA World Heavyweight Title to the referee and it's taken to ringside. Bell rings.)

GHEORGHE: "After a mass of confusion, it looks like this match is finally getting started, with a preview of next RAUCOUS. Rabesque and Phantom Republican starting things off."

JIVE: "It's the beginning of the end for Rabesque's championship reign!"

GHEORGHE: "The two circle and lock up! Rabesque immediately with an arm drag to Republican. And another! Rabesque goes for a submission but is battered away by Republican, who gets back to a standing position."

JIVE: "That was a practice run."

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque and Republican lock up again, with Rabesque twisting the arm of Republican, but GOP reverses it and knees Rabesque in the stomach. Rabesque whipped to the ropes and GOP with a back body drop. GOP off the ropes and goes for a leg drop, but Rabesque evades and rolls back to his feet. GOP to his feet as well!"

(Crowd applauds.)

JIVE: "Loser Canadians. Watch their beloved Rabesque get dismantled, then cheer. Thank goodness we're leaving Canada."

GHEORGHE: "I know, you might be arrested any day now for all the verbal bashing you've done this tour. Rabesque goes for another tieup but GOP lands a kick to the stomach and then a shot to the face. Rabesque being sent back into the ropes, and GOP with a whip, Rabesque reverses and pulls GOP in for a thunderous chop! Phantom Republican goes down to the mat."

CROWD: "WOO!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque picks up GOP and sends him into the corner. Now Rabesque climbs the ropes and begins delivering mounted punches ...."

CROWD: "ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque climbs down and whips GOP into the opposite corner, running in with a clothesline. Rabesque holds onto Republican and kicks him in the stomach ... sets him for a suplex ... and hits the hanging vertical suplex! Cover by Rabesque ... ONE! TWO! Kickout."

JIVE: "Phantom Republican is showing his grit. He's not even close to done."

GHEORGHE: "It's still early. Rabesque picks up GOP and lands a snap suplex, then exits the ring and searches below the apron."

JIVE: "What is he doing?"

(Rabesque pulls a ladder out from underneath the ring.)

GHEORGHE: "There is a second door into the ring from the Cell ceiling, and I think Rabesque sees a way of freeing his partner."

JIVE: "Good luck. GOP won't allow that."

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque sets the ladder up in the ring, but GOP is up. He charges Rabesque ... Rabesque saw him and moves! Republican goes crashing into the ladder and the corner!"

JIVE: "Damn Rabesque! Just get hit!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque looks pleased and this crowd is loving what they're seeing."

JIVE: "They would ... disrespectful mounties."

GHEORGHE: "Nick! Rabesque picks up a leg of GOP and begins kicking the inner thigh. He then pulls GOP to center ring and applies a leg grapevine. The World Champion sticking to his game tonight."

JIVE: "GOP has the ropes!"

GHEORGHE: "No he doesn't, he's holding the ladder."

(GOP tells the referee the ladder is blocking the ropes for him, and he should be given a rope break. The referee assesses, then tells Rabesque to break his hold.)

GHEORGHE: "Apparently the referee decided the ladder was obstructing Phantom Republican's way to the ropes."

JIVE: "See? I told you he had the ropes."

GHEORGHE: "Technically he didn't. Rabesque doesn't seem to agree but breaks the hold. He stands and begins working over the leg of GOP again, but GOP tips the ladder into Rabesque. That's a blatant use of a weapon!"

JIVE: "Rabesque brought it into the ring."

GHEORGHE: "The referee admonishes Phantom Republican, who gets up brushes himself off. Rabesque got knocked on the head with that ladder, and he looks a little woozy. Republican off the ropes and he leg drops onto the ladder!"

JIVE: "If Rabesque won't move it, GOP can use it!"

GHEORGHE: "Phantom Republican finally moves the ladder and pins Rabesque ... ONE! TWO! But Rabesque kicks out. Phantom Republican delivers mounted punches to the face of Rabesque. The referee is telling him to keep from using closed fists."

JIVE: "Who follows that rule anymore?"

GHEORGHE: "People who don't cheat. I wouldn't expect you to know any of them."

JIVE: "Hey!"

GHEORGHE: "Republican picks up Rabesque and hoists him over a shoulder. GOP rams Rabesque back first into the turnbuckle, then delivers a powerslam! GOP covers again ... ONE! TWO! TH-- Kickout by Rabesque!"

JIVE: "Here comes the GOP machine!"

GHEORGHE: "Phantom Republican picks up Rabesque and slings an arm over his neck ... lifts Rabesque for a Suplex. Rabesque floats over and grabs GOP from behind, lifts him ... but Republican flips over and turns Rabesque, knee to the midsection! GOP lifts Rabesque up again and this time hits the Unilateral Strike, dropping Rabesque face first into the mat!"

JIVE: "Just like our President, facing things head on."

GHEORGHE: ".... GOP doesn't go for a cover this time, instead bringing Rabesque to his feet. He brings up Rabesque and applies a torture rack! Rabesque is flailing his arms but cannot reach the ropes from his position. GOP then heaves Rabesque up and back down with the Tax Breaker, that torture rack/backbreaker combination!"

JIVE: "Rabesque just received his IRS return."

GHEORGHE: "Just call the match. Phantom Republican goes for another cover ... ONE! TWO! TH-- Rabesque has his foot on the ropes."

JIVE: "What a sissy move."

GHEORGHE: "You don't say that when one of your guys does it."

JIVE: "That's because they're smart."

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque is plenty smart. He's in some trouble at the moment, and GOP picks him up again and throws the World Champion outside the ring. He's got the ladder setup again and is climbing to release his partner, the Masked Man."

JIVE: "Let's hope the referee didn't double lock the Masked Man's cage."

GHEORGHE: "It would serve him right. Rabesque is getting up and shakes off the cobwebs. He sees GOP and dives back into the ring. Rabesque dropkicks the ladder and GOP falls to the canvas!"

JIVE: "No!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque lunges at Phantom Republican and pulls his leg under the ladder. Rabesque double stomps the ladder! GOP is reeling!"

JIVE: "How is that fair?"

GHEORGHE: "Turnabout is fair play, Nick. Rabesque pulls Republican's leg from the ladder and goes for the Figure Four ... but Republican kicks him into the corner. Rabesque turns back to GOP and sees him struggling to get up. Rabesque circles and stomps on that bad leg of GOPs, knocking him back to the mat."

JIVE: "Now what?"

GHEORGHE: "It looks like Rabesque is going up top! He sees GOP is having trouble getting up, so he'll have the time."

JIVE: "Bad legs aren't good for climbing ladders. Come on, Republican ... fight the good fight!"

GHEORGHE: "Oh yeah, right. GOP is out for one person, himself. Rabesque gets to the top and wastes no time flying off! GOP though with the knees up! Rabesque gets the wind knocked out of him and rolls around on the mat!"

JIVE: "Yes!"

GHEORGHE: "GOP uses the ropes to help himself up, and stomps on Rabesque with his good leg. He chokes Rabesque with a boot, and the referee tells him to quit it ... and GOP begins using the ropes for leverage. The referee starts a count ... but Phantom Republican breaks the choke at four. He should have just been outright disqualified."

JIVE: "You blame the referees for all the wrong things."

GHEORGHE: "Funny, I feel the same way about you."

JIVE: "Hmph."

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque is kicked out of the ring by GOP, who tries setting up the ladder again. He's climbing slowly up the ladder. Rabesque gets to his knees and looks to be favoring his back. GOP is halfway to the cage and Rabesque gets back into the ring and decides to climb as well. He's catching up to GOP ...."

JIVE: "GOP sees him."

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque is kicked by Phantom Republican, but holds onto his leg. He wrenches on that bad leg of Republican's, and GOP looks like he's in some serious pain."

JIVE: "Don't lose focus, GOP!"

GHEORGHE: "Phantom Republican is in a bad spot here ... but he manages to get Rabesque off and switch sides on the ladder. Rabesque climbs up the rest of the way, and the two are exchanging blows! Rabesque with a right, GOP with one of his own!"

JIVE: "The ladder is going to fall!"

GHEORGHE: "GOP with a shot to Rabesque, no the World Champion bats it away and counters, hitting GOP ... but that shook the ladder too much! It's going DOOOOWN!

(The ladder falls onto the ring ropes, catapulting Rabesque off and into the Cell wall. He hits it and then plummets to the floor outside.)

JIVE: "HA! Rabesque's old man body just took a young man's plunge!"

GHEORGHE: "There's nothing funny about this. The World Champion might be injured. That was a NASTY FALL ...."

JIVE: "But by the good graces of the Republican party, GOP is just fine."

GHEORGHE: "It appears so. Phantom Republican managed to escape the ladder and grab hold of the Cell ceiling. He's okay for now, but dangling up there. Wait a minute ..."

JIVE: "He's not just admiring the view. He's opening the ceiling of the Cell so the Masked Man can enter this match. It's about to be handicap odds!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque is still down, and the Masked Man is about to be released into this match. Alister Hayze is still trapped, as those referees can't seem to budge that baton."

JIVE: "Even if they did, Hayze needs Rabesque to open the cage door, and the chances of that happening ... well, impossible."

GHEORGHE: "It doesn't look good for the World Champion, I'll say that much ...."

JIVE: "Just admit it. Jean Rabesque is officially screwed."

GHEORGHE: "You may think so, but Rabesque is a warrior, and he'll battle until he's got nothing left in the tank before he goes down. You can bet he's not given up yet."

JIVE: "If he's conscious enough to think, that is."

GHEORGHE: "Phantom Republican has opened the Cell ceiling, and the Masked Man is carefully climbing down through what was the floor of the cage. GOP climbs to the Cell wall and Masked Man follows. Rabesque is finally moving around on the floor."

JIVE: "You expected him to start moving again?"

GHEORGHE: "Like I said, Rabesque is a warrior. Phantom Republican is down the Cell wall, and he makes his way over towards Rabesque and starts taunting the World Champion. How despicable!"

JIVE: "GOP is just doing what his party line instructs: break the spirit of his opponent."

(CUEUP: 'Violet' by Hole. Vice President Juliet Marceau walks out onto the entryway, a microphone in hand.)

GHEORGHE: "It's Juliet Marceau! What is she doing here ..."

JIVE: "Maybe she's here to compliment the Masked Man and GOP on their inevitable destruction of Rabesque."

JULIET MARCEAU: "I know it's the middle of the match, so I'll be brief. You ..."

(She points at the Masked Man.)

MARCEAU: "You have been pulling out tricks since you came to New ERA ... and I must say, you've covered your bases. But using that baton ... it's one time you're not getting the last laugh. See, you can run around backstage. But when you're in that ring, you play by MY rules. And MY rules say ... that baton is an ILLEGAL OBJECT. So as soon as the referee gets it off that cage door ... I'm giving them PERMISSION TO RELEASE ALISTER HAYZE INTO THE MATCH!"

(Crowd burst out with cheers! Marceau smiles devilishly.)

JIVE: "Nooo! Ms. Marceau, please reconsider ...."

GHEORGHE: "OH MY GOD, Rabesque won't need to release Hayze from that cage! He'll be in the match as soon as the referees get that baton off of the cage door."

JIVE: "Ms. Marceau must be really pissed at the Masked Man to aid Jean Rabesque."

GHEORGHE: "Now all Rabesque needs to do is survive long enough for Hayze to get in this match. Phantom Republican is trying to talk things over with the referee, but there's nothing to be done about this ruling. GOP turns ... Rabesque lunges up and CLOTHESLINES THE HELL OUT OF HIM! Somehow Jean Rabesque still has the energy to fight on, and he took Republican completely off guard."

JIVE: "What was that? How?"

GHEORGHE: "Maybe out of pure spite for Phantom Republican. Both men are on the mat, but Rabesque is getting up again."

CROWD: "JEAN RABESQUE! JEAN RABESQUE! JEAN RABESQUE!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque is up and he begins beating on Phantom Republican with kicks and punches! Rabesque has got a second wind. He picks up GOP and whips him HARD into the steel steps. Phantom Republican is begging off!"

JIVE: "Rabesque must have shared some of those painkillers Jason Payne took tonight."

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque and Payne both just want this more. GOP is backing away, Rabesque following him ...Republican backs himself right into the Cell wall. Nowhere to go now! Wait a minute ... the Masked Man is right above GOP, and Rabesque sees him as he dives off the Cell wall and bowls over Rabesque and GOP!"

JIVE: "Masked Man doesn't seem to care who he hits, as long as it includes Rabesque."

GHEORGHE: "That was a foolhardy move, now all three men are down."

JIVE: "Rabesque has already fallen off a ladder. I'd say it was a calculated risk."

GHEORGHE: "Call it what you want, all three men are down. And look at Alister Hayze ... the referees are starting to get that baton to budge some! Hayze begins kicking at the door ..."

JIVE: "No, stop that!"

GHEORGHE: "The Masked Man is getting up and brings Rabesque with him. He hooks Rabesque for a suplex ... Rabesque blocks and lands a couple blows to the Masked Man! They break the tieup and Rabesque goes for a clothesline ... Masked Man ducks and has Rabesque in a full nelson ... full nelson slam onto the floor!"

JIVE: "Yes! It's only a matter of time for Rabesque. Hayze will be too late."

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque is lifted by the Masked Man, and he slams the World Champion into the Cell wall. Rabesque bounces off and Masked Man drives his head back against it, grating his face on those chain links. Rabesque tries to fight back with back elbows, Masked Man backs off ... Rabesque has been busted open on the forehead. Masked Man waits for Rabesque to turn and kicks him in the stomach, Rabesque doubling over ... Masked Man lifts Rabesque up in the air ... he's going to powerbomb the World Champion into the Cell!"

JIVE: "Go for it! This is the end!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque is fighting it! He nails Masked Man repeatedly on the head, and finally frees himself! Rabesque with chops to the chest ..."

CROWD: "WOO!"

GHEORGHE: "... here comes GOP! He clotheslines ... no Rabesque ducked under! Rabesque with chops to GOP, Masked Man comes in but Rabesque evades and Masked Man smashes GOP into the Cell wall!"

JIVE: "They ... they just need a little more time! This isn't fair ..."

GHEORGHE: "You're damn right, it's two-on-one! Rabesque clubs Masked Man on the back, then rear waistlocks and goes for a german suplex ... no good! Masked Man blocks it, Rabesque goes for it again but again it's blocked. Masked Man with a go-around and he nails Rabesque in the small of the back. He grabs Rabesque by the tights and ... MY LORD!"

JIVE: "Rabesque meet ringpost ... BAM!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque went right into the ringpost, and he's down on the floor again. How much can he take?"

JIVE: "Not much more, I hope ..."

GHEORGHE: "Masked Man and GOP stand over Rabesque and this crowd is letting them hear it. Wait a minute ... what's Masked Man doing?"

JIVE: "He's raising the scales!"

GHEORGHE: "Masked Man just pulled a razor blade out from a pocket! He wouldn't ... no! He's going to use it on Rabesque!"

JIVE: "This is where the real fun begins ..."

GHEORGHE: "This is going too far. GOP gets up and ... he shoves the Masked Man! Masked Man turns and looks right at Phantom Republican."

JIVE: "What ... wait a minute, come on, guys!"

GHEORGHE: "Phantom Republican must think the Masked Man was trying to intentionally attack him those two times he missed Rabesque. They're both having words ... GOP raises a fist at the Masked Man! Masked Man seems to be talking it over ... and now he shows the razor blade and points at Rabesque! ... GOP is nodding and applauding him, and encouraging the crowd to, as well!"

(Crowd boos louder at the pair.)

JIVE: "I knew they'd get back on the same page. With their combined diplomacy, anything is possible."

GHEORGHE: "What diplomacy? GOPs cheap political tactics, and Masked Man's brutish attacks?"

JIVE: "How did you know?"

GHEORGHE: "GOP grabs Rabesque and holds him ... but Rabesque is struggling ... he kicks Masked Man as he approaches! Now he mule kicks Phantom Republican!"

JIVE: "What? That's cheating!"

GHEORGHE: "They were about to cut him with a razor blade they shouldn't have in the ring! This is beyond the time for fairness. Rabesque knows he's got to fight with anything he can."

(CUTTO: Alister Hayze's cage. The referees get the baton off the cage door, and begin unlocking the cage.)

GHEORGHE: "Alister Hayze is entering this match!"

JIVE: "No ... someone do something!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque and GOP are up, and Rabesque hits a hard chop to the chest ..."

CROWD: "WOO!"

GHEORGHE: "He whips GOP into the Masked Man and the two collide! Both men are down ... Rabesque goes to pick up Masked Man ... AND THE MASKED MAN SLASHES RABESQUE ACROSS THE MIDSECTION WITH THAT RAZORBLADE! DAMN IT!"

JIVE: "GOT HIM!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque is clutching his chest in pain, and Masked Man is not done yet ... GOP stops him though ... AND PULLS A TABLE OUT FROM UNDER THE RING!"

JIVE: "OH YEAH!"

GHEORGHE: "Masked Man sets up the table while Republican chops the chest of Rabesque!"

JIVE: "And with that slash wound, chops hurt ten times as much."

(Alister Hayze comes racing out of his cage and through the cage formerly occupied by the Masked Man.)

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque is reeling ... GOP brings him towards the table, and the Masked Man pulls Rabesque up ... OH .. MY .. GOD! ALISTER HAYZE JUMPS DOWN THROUGH THE MASKED MAN'S CAGE, AND CROSS BODY BLOCKS MASKED MAN THROUGH THE TABLE! OH .. MY .. GOD!"

CROWD: "HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!"

JIVE: "HAYZE IS CRAZY! HE CAME DOWN LIKE A FUCKING HAWK!"

GHEORGHE: "ALISTER HAYZE JUST SAVED RABESQUE AT HIS OWN SACRIFICE! He and the Masked Man are both lying on the floor, and Phantom Republican is stunned."

JIVE: "WATCH OUT REPUBLICAN! CANADIAN STRIKE!"

GHEORGHE: "RABESQUE WITH THE RAZOR BLADE TO THE FOREHEAD OF PHANTOM REPUBLICAN'S MASK! HE JUST BUSTED OPEN THE REPUBLICAN!"

JIVE: "That's not yours, Rabesque!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque disarmed by GOP, but he comes at him with a flurry of chops and strikes. Rabesque is driving Phantom Republican back ... he takes him by the head and rams him into the Cell wall! Again! Phantom Republican staggers down to the floor! Rabesque turns and picks up Masked Man, and THROWS HIM INTO THE CELL WALL! RABESQUE IS GOING POSTAL!"

JIVE: "It's not possible!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque repeatedly slamming the head of Masked Man into the Cell wall ... MASKED MAN GOES HEADFIRST THROUGH THE CELL! THROUGH THE CELL! RABESQUE JUST BROKE THE CELL OPEN USING THE MASKED MAN!"

JIVE: "STOP THIS MAN!"

GHEORGHE: "Alister Hayze is starting to get up ... but not before Rabesque is clobbered by GOP from behind, and he goes to the mat."

JIVE: "Rabesque may have these spurts, but he doesn't have much left in the tank."

GHEORGHE: "I'd have to agree, Rabesque is probably running on adrenaline. Phantom Republican is taunting Rabesque, and he starts climbing the side of the Cell. Rabesque gets up and follows!"

JIVE: "This will be the end for someone ..."

GHEORGHE: "Alister Hayze has gotten back up and picks up the Masked Man. He whips him into the side of the Cell, Masked Man hits and staggers toward Hayze ... dragon screw by Hayze sends Masked Man back down. Hayze has got the clear advantage, being the fresher of the two."

JIVE: "Never underestimate the Masked Man. He's like an escape artist."

GHEORGHE: "He has been slippery, but Hayze has control. Hayze slams Masked Man's leg against the Cell wall, and picks him up. He whips Masked Man into the apron, and heads back into the Cell himself."

JIVE: "GOP and Rabesque are almost atop the Cell ..."

GHEORGHE: "I can only wonder what Phantom Republican thinks he can do up there. Hayze gets Masked Man back in the ring, and he goes for a pinfall immedaitely! ONE! TWO! THR-- NO! A kickout by the Masked Man. Hayze waits on the Masked Man ... he's slowly making his way up ... Hayze kicks, but Masked Man catches his leg and spins him around ... CLOTHESLINE NO! Hayze ducks and turns ... RIGHT INTO A JUMPING NECKBREAKER FROM THE MASKED MAN! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN!"

JIVE: "The Masked Man is unpredictable! You don't know what he might pull out."

GHEORGHE: "Phantom Republican has reached the top of the Cell ... he tries stepping on Rabesque's hands as they grasp the top ... Rabesque pulls Republican's leg and trips him up! GOP falls back onto the top of the Cell ..."

JIVE: "He could easily have fallen off the top of the Cell. GOP needs to be careful."

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque gets on top of the Cell and GOP is back up. Both men begin exchanging blows ... Rabesque getting a slight advantage. He lands a kick to GOP ... and suplexes GOP right onto the Cell."

JIVE: "Suddenly the Cell doesn't seem as sturdy as it could be ..."

GHEORGHE: "Two men's weight on a structure like this is never too good. Rabesque picks up Republican and wipes some blood off his face. He whips GOP into the Chamber cage on top ..."

JIVE: "I'm sure our President and Vice President took every precaution ..."

GHEORGHE: "I'm sure they did. But is it enough? Inside the ring, both men are stirring, and Masked Man is up first. He stomps on Hayze's back, keeping him down, then applies a dragon sleeper hold. Hayze is close enough to get a foot on the ropes, but the Masked Man won't break the hold. The referee counts ... ONE .. TWO .. THREE .. FOUR .. Masked Man breaks the hold."

JIVE: "He squeezed every second out of that. Smart move, especially given the freshness of Hayze."

GHEORGHE: "If he cuts it too close, he could be disqualified. Masked Man picks up Hayze and body slams him, followed by an elbow drop. He goes over to the turnbuckle as the referee checks on Hayze ... the Masked Man is rips off the turnbuckle pad!"

JIVE: "Referee should have been watching more carefully. Not Masked Man's fault."

GHEORGHE: "He should know that's illegal. Masked Man goes to Hayze and picks him up ... now he shoulders him ... RUNS AT THE TURNBUCKLE ... HAYZE SLIPS OUT AND PUSHES MASKED MAN FORWARD ... MASKED MAN STOPS HIMSELF SHORT OF THE STEEL RING! The referee now sees it and tells Hayze not to use the steel turnbuckle, but Hayze is ignoring him. He charges Masked Man ... THE MASKED MAN JUMPS OVER AND BEHIND HAYZE AND HAYZE SLAMS CHEST FIRST INTO THE EXPOSED STEEL TURNBUCKLE!"

JIVE: "The referee even warned that hippie!"

GHEORGHE: "What a bad turn of events for Hayze, and the Masked Man takes him by the head. The referee tells him not to use the steel ring ... and the Masked Man shrugs and complies, whipping Hayze and doubling him over with a running knee to the face. He may not have used the exposed turnbuckle directly, but the damage has been done ..."

JIVE: "The Masked Man didn't use the exposed turnbuckle, so it's all legal. HA!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque has got the Figure Four on GOP! Phantom Republican is struggling with the hold ... he tries striking Rabesque, but Rabesque won't budge! Phantom Republican looks like he's going to give in ..."

JIVE: "No! Don't give in!"

GHEORGHE: "Hayze is slow to get up ... Rabesque is struck again by Republican and hits his head against the Cell ... Masked Man grabs Hayze by the throat ..."

JIVE: "GOP just needs to free himself!"

GHEORGHE: "Masked Man lifts Hayze in the air ... AND CHOKE SLAMS HIM DOWN TO THE MAT!"

JIVE: "GOP did it! He turned the Figure Four over!"

GHEORGHE: "Phantom Republican has Rabesque caught, and Rabesque is writhing in his own hold! Now he releases the hold, but he's down on top of the Cell. The Masked Man goes for a pinfall attempt ... ONNEEEEEEEEEE! TWWOOOOOOO! THRRRRREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

(SFX: Bell rings as the fans pelt the ring with trash.)

JACOBS: "The winners of the Chamber Cage match ... PHANTOM REPUBLICAN AND THE MASKED MAN!"

JIVE: "They did it! They beat Rabesque and Hayze!"

GHEORGHE: "The Masked Man and Phantom Republican win the match, but not before using some despicable tactics here tonight."

JIVE: "Gheorghe, if it smells like victory ... tastes like victory ... and looks like victory ... IT'S VICTORY! And victory is in the hands of GOP and the Masked Man."

GHEORGHE: "For tonight, that much is true. Where is the Masked Man going now ... he's got a steel chair from ringside! Masked Man is going back in the ring ... Hayze is slowly coming to, and the Masked Man is just waiting on him! But this match is over already!"

JIVE: "And that means the rules no longer apply!"

GHEORGHE: "HAYZE TURNS RIGHT INTO A VILE CHAIRSHOT TO THE HEAD FROM THE MASKED MAN! WHAT COMPELS THIS MAN TO DO THESE THINGS?"

JIVE: "Whatever it is ... it's pretty effective."

GHEORGHE: "The Masked Man slides his arm through the chair, and he's climbing the Cell! Phantom Republican is gingerly standing on that leg, and Rabesque is getting up. Phantom Republican takes Rabesque by the head and forearms him, sending Rabesque back down. Republican taunts the crowd as the Masked Man gets to the top of the Cell, and he unslings the chair from around his arm. I have a bad feeling I know what's next ..."

JIVE: "Get in line, Gheorghe! I'm one step ahead of you!"

GHEORGHE: "Phantom Republican nails Rabesque with another forearm and holds him by the arms from behind. The Masked Man using the tip of the steel chair to tilt up Rabesque's head, looking into Rabesque's eyes ... RABESQUE SPITS AT THE MASKED MAN! He's sending a message to the Masked Man that he isn't done yet!"

JIVE: "GOP and the Masked Man are about to change that."

GHEORGHE: "Masked Man lines the steel chair up with Rabesque's head ... this is just wrong!"

(CUEUP: 'The Touch' by Stan Bush. Phantom Republican and the Masked Man look to the entrance.)

JIVE: "What is this?"

GHEORGHE: "I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! RUNNING DOWN THE ENTRANCE WITH DRIED BLOOD ON HIS FACE AND ROPES AROUND HIS ARMS ... IT'S JONATHAN MARX!"

JIVE: "And look ... look who's coming behind him!"

GHEORGHE: "JOHN DOE! JOHN DOE IS BACK IN NEW ERA OF WRESTLING! DREDD HAS RETURNED!"

JIVE: "What happened to Marx?"

GHEORGHE: "Phantom Republican must have attacked and bound him before the match!"

JIVE: "That's a very harsh accusation, Tom."

GHEORGHE: "The Masked Man shrugs at Marx and Doe ... HE TAKES THE CHAIR AND NAILS RABESQUE IN THE CHEST WITH IT! Rabesque is barely able to stand as Phantom Republican ... he lets go of Rabesque and ... salutes? HE TAKES RABESQUE AND ..."

JIVE: "LOOK OUT!"

(Both announcers run for cover as Jean Rabesque comes crashing through the announce table! The crowd unloads MAJOR heat!)

GHEORGHE: "JEAN RABESQUE JUST WENT THROUGH OUR ANNOUNCE TABLE!"

JIVE: "That was Phantom Republican's message to Jean Rabesque for next RAUCOUS!"

GHEORGHE: "Rabesque has to defend the World Heavyweight Championship at RAUCOUS against Phantom Republican. But in what condition?"

JIVE: "And DREDD has returned!"

GHEORGHE: "Doe is back, and DREDD has come out here staring a hole through Phantom Republican and the Masked Man! What does this mean for them? Folks, we're just about out of time! For Nick Jive, I'm Tom Gheorghe ... what a night in Canada, at International Intrigue! The Television Championship is back in play, the first PCX Champion has been crowned, and RAUCOUS is stock piled with questions throughout the ranks of New ERA of Wrestling, where the Phantom Republican will face Jean Rabesque for the World Heavyweight Championship!"

JIVE: "OH NO ... WE NEED TO LEAVE NOW!"

GHEORGHE: "NICK, WHAT'S WRONG?"

JIVE: "I THINK I'M OUT OF POLAND SPRINGS!"

(Gheorghe looks at him disdainfully.)

JIVE: "What?"

GHEORGHE: "Fans, we'll see you at RAUCOUS!"

( the end )