Vesuvius - What's this shit?
Max Cameron - *smiles* We could start with theft.
Vesuvius - Youthful Aggression, your whole pathetic group.... is hereby released from your AW contracts. Your titles will be fought over by others tonight and you will be watching from home.
Max Cameron - *leans in close* You know what? I bled GWO for a year only because it was the old CWA. You are running the old CWA. I will be back someday and, when that happens, I'll see you inside the ring.
Max then spits in Vesuvius' face before leaving his office with Malice, Cameron Jacques and Aftermath right behind him. They take their title belts with them and nearby security guards are clearly unwilling to risk their health to get the titles back. The door slams behind them as they leave. We cut backstage to YPM’s locker room as Hoshi is playing around with her long hair ahead of her big title match, whilst Tanja’s listening on her iPod.
Hoshi: Tanja, you mind leaving while I get changed?
Tanja: Sure.
Tanja leaves as Hoshi takes off her shirt as we can hear the male fans go crazy. The camera is behind her, so there’s no trouble with the censor. We hear a door slam.
Hoshi: Hey, baby! Listen about the match tonight.
Hoshi turns around, this time the camera focuses from the shoulder up. Hoshi screams as AW referee Steve Blake is stood there, his jaw drops. Hoshi scrambles and covers her self with her shirt.
Hoshi: Steve! Knock next time!
Steve Blake: Sorry Mrs. Phillips.
Hoshi: That’s alright.
Hoshi puts her shirt back on, back turned to Steve.
Hoshi: So, why did you come round? Social call?
Steve Blake: I came to apologize.
Hoshi: For what?
Steve Blake: For not doing my best in your match last week. I watched the tape, and…I feel awful.
Hoshi: Oh, don’t worry. You were incapacitated. Trust me, you did what you had to do.
Steve Blake: I appreciate the kindness, it’s just…
Hoshi: It’s nothin’. Steven, you’re a hell of referee. I’m okay. Really I am. Don’t beat yourself up about it, ‘kay bud?
Steve Blake: Alright. Thanks Mrs. Phillips.
Hoshi: It’s Hoshi.
Steve Blake: Right. Oh, and tell Bart he’s a lucky son of a bitch.
Steve leaves as Hoshi turns around confused.
Hoshi: Will do.
We then see the opening credits with images of Nameless, Myst, Rated R, Gerard Angelo, Jake Matthews, Tommy Purr with Bombshell, Hoshi Yakamoto, 6Pac Dudley, Scavenger and Diego Alvarez while "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand echoes in the background. We then head to ringside where Ricky Simms and Henry Lesher are all set to call the action.
Air Canada vs Circus of Pain
"Born To Burn" by Static X starts to play and "Mad Dog" McNulty and Gothic come out brawling with FUBU and Lightning. The crowd cheers as they all trade punches as they make their way down the aisle towards the ring. Gothic then slams FUBU's head into the ring steps before rolling him into the ring. McNulty and Lightning continue brawling their way around the ring. Gothic rolls himself into the ring and then starts putting the boots to FUBU.
Ricky Simms - These two teams are battling for the now vacant gold and apparently started brawling as soon as they heard YA was gone.
Henry Lesher - This company is the greatest, huh? Last one out, turn out the lights.
Gothic stands FUBU up, whips him into the corner and then snap mares him out of it and back towards the middle of the ring. Gothic then climbs to the second rope and misses with a clothesline from there as FUBU rolls out of the way and then rolls himself out of the ring. FUBU makes his way around the ring with Gothic in tow. McNulty picks up a chair to smash Lightning over the head with as FUBU passes. Lightning ducks the chair shot and McNulty instead crowns Gothic. Lightning then gives McNulty a jawbreaker as FUBU turns back and now rolls Gothic into the ring.
Ricky Simms - McNulty drilled his partner there!
Henry Lesher - Thanks for last week's news Rick.
FUBU climbs to the top rope and looks out to the crowd and gives the thumbs up. He then turns back towards the ring and launches himself for the CN Tower Bomb and goes for the pin, even while Lightning tosses McNulty over the guard railing and into the crowd. 1...2...3! Air Canada are the new AW tag team champions!
Ricky Simms - The tag team gold wears white and red tonight!
Henry Lesher - My will to live takes another hit.
As the tag team titles are handed to Lightning and FUBU, we take a look backstage where Myst is entering the building. There she is headed off by Shannon Skanes.
Shannon Skanes - Can we talk?
Myst - About what?
Shannon Skanes - Our son came to me last week and said you had something to do with what happened to the GWO. Is he telling me the truth?
Myst - *looks uneasy* Our son said that? Look, honey, you know I love you. I'll talk to Noah and clear this up.
Shannon Skanes - Why would he think that?
Myst - That's what I will clear up for him.
She then hurries off and Shannon looks at her, appearing to be both baffled and suspicious.
Bombshell vs Hoshi Yakamoto
"I Am the Body Beautiful" by Salt N Pepa starts to play as Bombshell makes her way out from the back to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Gerard Angelo follows close behind her. They talk strategy as they make their way down the aisle, fully aware of what is on the line here tonight, now that Max Cameron has been let go from the company.
Ricky Simms - This is a huge opportunity for Bombshell and Hoshi. One of them will leave the ring as the new Superior champion.
Henry Lesher - Bombshell's association with Tommy makes her winner by proxy.
Ricky Simms - I see. Your objectivity never fails to stun me.
As Bombshell steps onto the apron and then into the ring, her music fades and we hear "Surfing With the Alien" by Joe Satriani and Hoshi Yakamoto is walked towards the ring by Bart Phillips to a loud ovation from the crowd. Hoshi reaches ringside and signs an autograph for a young fan before she then jumps up onto the apron and then steps through the ropes into the ring. The bell sounds as she and Bombshell lock up in the middle of the ring. Bombshell shoves Hoshi into the corner. Hoshi then comes out and clotheslines Bombshell to the mat. Hoshi then lands a somersault leg drop across the throat of Bombshell and then goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Bombshell. Hoshi then stands Bombshell up, whips her off the ropes and dropkicks her to the mat. Hoshi then goes to the ropes and makes her way to the top. Hoshi poses there and goes for a flying elbow smash only to have Bombshell roll out of the way. We then see the Anarchy Angels making their way towards the ring.
Ricky Simms - Here come those girls who were scouting Hoshi and Bart's tag match last week.
Henry Lesher - Maybe they have a thing for that stupid Hoshi girl.
The Angels take their place at ringside as Bombshell rolls herself out of the ring and talks things over with Gerard Angelo. Hoshi gets to her feet and then runs towards Bombshell and baseball slides under the bottom rope, kicking her into the guard railing. Gerard then says a few things to Hoshi as Bart Phillips makes his way around the ring to confront Gerard. Hoshi, meanwhile, stands Bombshell up and rolls her into the ring. Hoshi then rolls herself into the ring where Bombshell greets her with a small package pin attempt. 1...2... kick out by Hoshi. Bombshell then rolls away from Hoshi and quickly gets to her feet. Hoshi gets to her feet in time to take a round house kick from Bombshell that sends her to the mat. Outside the ring, we see the Anarchy Angels commenting to each other on this match. Bombshell stands Hoshi up, whips her off the ropes and gives her a clothesline to the mat before then giving her a knee drop to the forehead. Bombshell then goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Hoshi.
Ricky Simms - Pretty good match going on here and the Angela haven't done anything yet other than observe.
Henry Lesher - That's all most of these wrestlers should do, but it hasn't worked out that way.
Bombshell picks Hoshi up and power slams her to the mat. Again, she goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Hoshi. The dark-haired Anarchy Angel gets to her feet and steps closer to the apron. Bombshell stands Hoshi up, whips her off the ropes and Hoshi ducks a clothesline and then does a hand stand while placing Bombshell into a head scissors and then brings her down to the mat. Hoshi then jumps to her feet and looks towards the crowd for approval when she sees one of the Angels standing too close to the ring for her liking. She asks her what she's doing and Bombshell rolls her up for the pin, complete with a hooking of the tights. 1...2...3! Bombshell is the new Superior champion!
Ricky Simms - The Angel cost Hoshi the match.
Henry Lesher - No she didn't. Hoshi allowed herself to be distracted.
Bombshell rolls herself out of the ring and embraces Gerard who hands her the title belt. She holds it high as she and Gerard make their way to the back. The Anarchy Angels leave ringside with smiles on their faces as Bart enters the ring and is filled in on what happened by Hoshi.
Ricky Simms - Hoshi's not impressed here.
Henry Lesher - No one cares.
We then look backstage where Steve Blake has just watched Hoshi lose. He shakes his head and exits his locker room, coming face to face with the Anarchy Angels.
Steve Blake - What do you two have against Hoshi?
Ariel - It's not my fault she can't keep her mind on her match.
Steve Blake - That's two weeks in a row.
Athena - Steve, you're clearly stressed. Go have a drink and settle yourself down.
Steve Blake - What do you girls do anyway?
Ariel - *smiles* At Bloodbath, everyone will find out what we do. We do it well, too.
The two laugh to themselves as they walk away and Steve Blake look on concerned. He then turns and comes face to face with Jason Knight.
Jason Knight - Steve, you're a referee. Why are you bothering my talent?
Steve Blake - I don't like what happened to Hoshi.
Jason Knight - Then talk to Francis Clarke. He called the match. Don't bother Ariel or Athena about it. They're my friends. People who bother my friends.... well, most of them don't work here anymore. You understand?
Steve Blake - *lowers his head* Yeah, I got it.
Jason Knight - Just be glad you have a job.
Rizz vs 6Pac Dudley
"Southtown" by POD plays as 6Pac Dudley starts making his way towards the ring, a smile on his face. He tells the camera more gold will be coming to Canada soon. He then runs the rest of the way to the ring while the crowd gives him a warm reception. He poses on the second rope inside the ring as his music fades and we hear "Her Portrait in Black" by Atreyu and Rizz is led by Bonnie towards the ring. The crowd gives him a mixed response and 6Pac taunts him from the corner where he is still perched on the second rope. Rizz rolls himself into the ring and has a few words for 6 Pac. 6Pac jumps off the ropes and stands nose to nose with Rizz as the bell sounds to get things underway. Rizz and 6Pac start trading punches and 6Pac eye gouges Rizz before giving him an arm drag into the corner. 6Pac then stands Rizz up and slams his head into the corner buckle. Rizz answers by slamming 6Pac's head into the corner buckle and then rakes his eyes along the top rope before giving him a side Russian leg sweep to the mat where Rizz then goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by 6Pac.
Ricky Simms - Good starts to this match as these two jockey for position and a shot at some gold here in AW.
Henry Lesher - I really don't care. I try and yet I don't care.
Rizz stands 6Pac up, whips him off the ropes and backdrops him to the mat. Rizz then lands a knee drop to the forehead on 6Pac and again goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by 6Pac. Rizz stands 6Pac up, whips him off the ropes and both men clothesline each other to the mat. Referee Mark Davis starts counting them both down. On the four count, Rizz rolls over and starts pulling himself up to his feet. On the six count, 6Pac does the same. They then start trading knife edge chops from their knees and that ends the count. Rizz gives 6Pac a forearm upper cut and then head butts him down to the mat where Rizz goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by 6Pac.
Ricky Simms - Both men impressing well here tonight.
Henry Lesher - I have higher standards before I call myself impressed.
Rizz gets to his feet and pulls 6Pac up. 6Pac then eye gouges Rizz, whips him off the ropes and gives him a drop toe to the mat where he then applies a camel clutch. Referee Mark Davis checks for a submission as the crowd gets behind 6Pac in this fight. Rizz refuses to submit and starts trying to pull himself up from the mat. As pushes up to his knees and 6Pac releases the hold, then stands Rizz up, whips him off the ropes and clotheslines him to the mat. Rizz rolls himself out of the ring to regroup and 6Pac follows him.
Ricky Simms - Now they're taking the fight to the floor.
Henry Lesher - If only one of them had talent, I might care.
6Pac and Rizz start trading punches at ringside as referee Mark Davis starts the count. 6Pac hip tosses Rizz to the floor and then pulls him to the announce table. 6Pac sets Rizz on the announce table and then climbs onto the apron, turns and dives for a splash onto Rizz only to find no one home as Rizz rolls out of the way. Referee Mark Davis reaches a ten count and calls for the bell, declaring this match to be a draw.
Ricky Simms - Both men counted out and we now have no table.
Henry Lesher - Idiots.... they're like children you don't take anywhere. If you're going to break the damned table, at least impress me when you do it.
We then look backstage to Vesuvius' office. He is looking through contracts when Jason Knight walks in.
Jason Knight - Going over things here, boss?
Vesuvius - Shelia Lavin signed some contracts while you were off in January and she signed one I haven't found yet.
Jason Knight - I figured she was hinting at Clemenzo.
Vesuvius comes across a contract and his eyes widen.
Vesuvius - No, not him...
Jason Knight steps around the desk and looks at the name and shakes his head.
Jason Knight - Now that's a person we DON'T need here.
Tommy Time
The crowd is quietly chatting amongst themselves as we hear the tickle of unfamiliar piano keys throughout the audience … the arena blacks out as Tommy Purr’s entrance video begins to play. As the keys stop playing, we hear the roar of a wild cat and then Jack Off Jill’s “When I Am Queen” kicks into high gear as the crowd is on its feet. A white spotlight shines on Tommy as he makes his way out onto the stage, flanked by Mrs. Robinson … the arena lightens up a bit as violet and blue-colored lights began swirling around the arena. Tommy points out to the crowd and makes his way to the ring … which is set up for the return of “Tommy Time.” The ring is set up with the usual black and white zebra-print carpet, black leather couches, glass coffee table, and flat-screen video player. As the arena returns to normal, Tommy is handed a microphone and begins addressing the crowd as his music fades out.
Tommy Purr: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the RETURN OF “TOMMY TIME”!!!
The crowd cheers as Tommy soaks up the spotlight.
Tommy Purr: Now, as per usual, Tommy will be asking all of the question you want to ask … Tommy will be getting all the answers that you want answered … Tommy will be the one to deliver all of the hard-hitting news that all of you people want to know and hear. So, before I initiate Jake Matthews into The Tommy knocker Academy Hall of Fame … beating him within an inch of his miserable, back-talking, pathetic life in this very ring … allow me to introduce a man who has made a living out of beating the miserable and the pathetic … a man who has delivered his fair share of wrestling moments … a man who you’ve cheered AND jeered … former G.W.O. Canadian Champion … former G.W.O. World Heavyweight Champion … and one of the leading members of the now-defunct and BEST VERSION of Youthful Aggression … “the Hollywood Hero” … GERARD ANGELO!!!
The crowd greets Gerard with a mixed reaction … 75% cheers, 25% boos … as “Jamestown” by Movielife begins to play throughout the arena. Gerry comes out to the ring dressed really casually as Tommy and Catherine applaud in the ring. Gerry makes his way to the ring before shaking hands with Tommy and having his music fade out. Catherine hands Gerry a microphone.
Tommy Purr: Gerry, even though we’ve been friends for a long time now, I do believe this is the first time that you’ve ever had the honor and privilege of being a featured guest here on “Tommy Time.”
Gerard Angelo: I think you’re right Tommy … and it truly is an honor to be the focus of attention here tonight.
Tommy Purr: Well … with that being said … let’s just get straight to the point … as we all the Internet has become a useful tool for researching and sending information. Earlier this week, a rumor broke out on www.Rajah.com that stated that you, Gerry, were planning on retiring. Everyone is wanting to know, Gerry … is this true? Is “the Hollywood Hero” really retiring from the squared-circle?
Gerard Angelo: *Solemnly* I have to admit, Tommy … yes … it’s true … Gerard Angelo is retiring from wrestling.
This news is rather shocking and the crowd is making their opinions heard.
Tommy Purr: But … why?
Gerard Angelo: I just feel completely stuck … I’ve been losing almost every week, Tommy … and after a while, you just need to step back and ask yourself what it’s all for.
Henry Lesher: Retirement is for losers.... so Gerry's the right guy to retire then.
Ricky Simms: Would you stay quiet so we can listen to what the man has to say?
Henry Lesher: There will be plenty of time to remain quiet when I’m placed in a boredom-induced coma.
Gerard Angelo: I just feel at this point in time it’s good to bow out … before things start getting really ugly around here.
Tommy Purr: You mean between Ryan Yorke and Vesuvius?
Gerard Angelo: Hey, you said it … not me.
Tommy Purr: Proof that this war that Vesuvius and Ryan have started has already damaged the very fabric of this great promotion. The fact that this feud has now caused you to retire, Gerry, is just ridiculous. Losing is one thing, Gerry … I can help you fix that. We’re buds, Gerry … practically brothers … and this feud doesn’t even involve us; to allow it to force you to retire is just plain ludicrous and just goes to show that the people in management don’t give a flying f—
“She Sells Sanctuary” by The Cult begins to play as the arena is filled with a chorus of boos. Jason Knight makes his way out onto the stage, a microphone in hand and an unsatisfied look on his face. Knight angrily steps into the ring and stands nose-to-nose with Tommy!
Jason Knight: CUT THE MUSIC!!!
The music fades out as the boos get louder.
Jason Knight: You know what, Tommy Purr, I’m getting really sick and tired of you coming out here and spreading your “make love, not war” propaganda. You talk about this “war” as if you know everything that’s truly going on … as if you know what’s truly on the line or how high the stakes are.
Tommy Purr: Oh, trust me, I know how high the stakes are … the fact that innocent people’s jobs are on the line depending on where they stand tells me all I need to know.
Jason Knight: And what makes you think that you’re safe? Answer me that, Nancy Drew! You like to get to the bottom of things? Dig down for all of the answers and the “hard-hitting truth”? Well, the “hard-hitting truth” is this … you’re either with us, or against us … it’s as simple as black and white, and there isn’t any gray in between. Think of it like this … if you’re not with Vesuvius, we’ll make an example out of you … and your little “family” … just to show Ryan and his band of misfits just how serious we are in taking them down.
Tommy Purr: Jason … I’m not scared of Ryan … and I’m not scared of Vesuvius … what makes you think YOU are going to be any different you bald, albino, moron!
The crowd cheers as Tommy and Knight stare one another down … Gerry and Catherine looks concerned. Knight smirks as he stares at Tommy.
Jason Knight: The only thing you have to do to save yourself Tommy … is to choose a side … that’s all anyone wants from you; and quite frankly … if you can’t MAKE a decision, perhaps I can help SPEED UP the process …
Tommy looks confused and then suddenly Gerry attacks Tommy from behind with a Clothesline! Tommy falls forward to the ground as Gerry and Knight begin stomping on him! The crowd boos uncontrollably.
Ricky Simms: I can’t believe this!!!
Henry Lesher: Gerry turned on Tommy Purr … doesn’t he know that’s against the rules!?!?
Ricky Simms: Gerry attacking the very man he’s come to know as his brother!!
Catherine begins shrieking and jumps on Knight’s back, choking him from behind with a Body Scissors. Knight reaches up and grabs Catherine by the hair and flips her forward onto her back. As Catherine gets back to her feet, her high-heels falling off to the side, Gerry knocks her down and out with a Super kick!
Ricky Simms: This is not right … not right at all!! Gerry knocking out Mrs. Robinson when all she’s doing is trying to protect her stepson!
Henry Lesher: I’m guessing Gerry has sided with Vesuvius???!
Gerry grabs Tommy by the head and sets him up for a Power bomb. The crowd chants “asshole, asshole” as Knight sticks his thumb up in the air and then points it downward! Gerry viciously lifts up Tommy and snaps Tommy down with a Power bomb right through his glass coffee table! “Holy shit!” chants begin spreading around the arena, along with a number of boos as Gerry picks his microphone back up.
Gerard Angelo: You know, Tommy … I wasn’t lying before … Gerard Angelo IS retiring … the OLD Gerard Angelo … the OLD Gerry who kept losing … the OLD Gerry that actually gave a damn what people like YOU and your slut stepmother thought! The OLD Gerry is long gone … “the Hollywood Hero” is no more … now you’re looking at Gerard Angelo … “the Anarchy Hero.”
Knight raises Gerry’s arm in victory as the crowd boos unmercifully. The crowd cheers as an incensed Bombshell comes sprinting down to the ring. Bombshell runs into the ring and goes for the cut-open Tommy … doing her best to see if he’s okay. Bombshell glares at Knight and Gerry as they laugh mockingly at her. As Knight and Gerry leave the ring, “Jamestown” begins to play again and Bombshell goes over to help up a dazed Catherine. EMT’s push past Knight and Gerry as they back up the ramp. The EMT’s rush into the ring to check on Tommy as he seems scratched up from the glass coffee table. Bombshell begins cussing up a storm and screaming, “IT’S OVER GERRY!!!”
Ricky Simms: This shocking … shocking … turn of events … Gerry putting Tommy through a glass table in the middle of the ring!
Henry Lesher: I’m at a loss for words myself … I mean … I’m impressed with Gerry … the balls, the courage … and he’s siding with Vesuvius … but … poor Tommy; he should just side with Vesuvius before he gets his ass handed to him again.
Ricky Simms: I thought you liked Tommy?
Henry Lesher: I do, that’s why he should side with Vesuvius, so he doesn’t get hurt again … for his sake at least.
Ricky Simms: One has to wonder how this is going to affect Tommy’s match later in the night against Jake Matthews.
The EMT’s, with Catherine and Bombshell, carry Tommy to the back on a stretcher; he’s wide awake yet slightly confused as to what happened. Once the EMT’s make it backstage, Tommy begins pushing himself off of the stretcher.
Bombshell: Tommy, try not to move!
Tommy Purr: Yvonne … I’ll be fine … just a few scratches.
Mrs. Robinson: Thomas! Lie down, allow the EMT’s to help you.
Tommy Purr: This is nothing I haven’t been through before … just a table made of glass …
Tommy gets up onto his feet and winces slightly, his back a little sore.
Bombshell: Tommy, I don’t think you should go through this match with Matthews!
Tommy Purr: Yvonne, quit worrying … I can’t let Knight get one over on me; I’m more emotionally wounded than anything else … how could Gerry do that to me? How could Gerry do this to YOU?
Bombshell: *Upset* I feel horribly, Tommy … I should’ve been out there sooner, I should’ve gone with you to the ring.
Mrs. Robinson: You had no idea what your boyfriend …
Bombshell: EX-BOYFRIEND!!!
Mrs. Robinson: I stand corrected … you had no idea what your ex-boyfriend was capable of. It’s not your fault … you were freshening up after you match; no one is pointing the blame at you.
Bombshell: I just feel horrible, perhaps I could’ve calmed Gerry down before he did this to Tommy … and Catherine, it should’ve been me who took that Super kick, not you.
Mrs. Robinson: Darling, I’ve felt worse … besides, Gerry always did hit like a girl, no wonder why he always loses his match.
Bombshell: Tommy, Cat, I swear I’m going to rectify this—
Clapping is heard off camera as Tommy looks sympathetically at Bombshell. The trio turn and glare at Vesuvius as he steps into the shot, grinning from ear-to-ear.
Tommy Purr: What the hell do YOU want?
Vesuvius: Oh nothing … just enjoying this tender Hallmark moment. Hey, I just wanted to let you know, Tommy, that scratches or no scratches … injured or in perfect health … you’re STILL wrestling against Jake tonight.
Tommy Purr: As if I was expecting any special treatment from you.
Vesuvius: That’s good, Tommy; it’s nice to see that you have low expectations … [Looking at the Divas] … given the crowd you hang around with. I bet you didn’t expect to hear this also … I’ve made a change to your match with Matthews. Catherine and Bombshell are BOTH barred from ringside during the course of the match … and should anyone try to interfere on your behalf, I’ll fire your ass in a heartbeat. Have a good match!
Vesuvius continues grinning as he walks off. Bombshell and Catherine are both left stunned as Tommy looks a little worried.
Scavenger vs D.I.C.K.
"Tear in My Beer" by Hank Williams Sr. plays as Dwayne Irving Carter Kingston steps out from the back and tips his hat to the camera. He has a big grin on his face and says to the camera that tonight marks another win for the wooly bully. He then reaches ringside and looks around at the thousands of fans here to watch Assault tonight and seems impressed as they give him a mixed reaction.
Henry Lesher - I really like this guy a lot.
Ricky Simms - I can imagine you do.
Kingston steps onto the apron and into the ring as his music fades and then we hear "Herzeleid" by Rammstein and we see Scavenger on his way out from the back, Lauren close behind him. He quickly makes his way to the ring, jumps onto the apron and takes a dropkick from Kingston that sends him back to the floor. Kingston then rolls himself out of the ring and starts putting the boots to Scavenger while Lauren looks on and shakes her head. Kingston then stands Scavenger up and rolls him into the ring before rolling himself into the ring. Referee Steve Blake then calls for the bell to get the match officially started. Kingston stands Scavenger up, whips him off the ropes and knees him in the gut, doubling him over where he then delivers a swinging neck breaker. Kingston then goes for the pin. 1...2... Scavenger rolls a shoulder out. Kingston stands Scavenger up, whips him off the ropes and dropkicks him back down to the mat. Kingston then goes to the ropes, climbs to the second rope and lands a double ax handle smash across the back of Scavenger, then rolls him over for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Scavenger.
Ricky Simms - Kingston is really taking it to Scavenger here this week.
Henry Lesher - That's because Scavenger is second rate. Rumor has it Vesuvius has a replacement for him within the Anarchy group.
Kingston stands Scavenger up, goes for a whip off the ropes only to have Scavenger reverse it and then Scavenger gives Kingston a kick to the gut followed by a German suplex. He then stands Kingston up and gives him a second German suplex to the mat. Scavenger then holds him down with a back bridge and attempts the pin. 1...2... Kingston kicks out. Scavenger then leaps to his feet, then stands Kingston up and whips him into the corner buckle. Scavenger then slams Kingston face first into the corner buckle and then gives him a reverse neck breaker. Scavenger then goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Kingston.
Ricky Simms - Scavenger not quite able to put Kingston away here.
Henry Lesher - That's because he sucks.
Scavenger stands Kingston up, whips him off the ropes and misses with a clothesline as Kingston ducks it. Kingston then gives Scavenger a gut wrench suplex to the mat. Kingston then rolls himself out of the ring and grabs his cowboy hat off of the ring steps and puts it on, then poses once for the camera as Scavenger rolls himself out of the ring. Fed up with Kingston, Scavenger grabs a chair from one of the fans, folds it and clubs Kingston across the back, causing the referee to call for the bell.
Ricky Simms - Scavenger has been disqualified!
Henry Lesher - He's allergic to success.
Scavenger rolls himself into the ring, chair in hand. The crowd cheers him while the referee raises Kingston's arm and he is named the winner. Halloween Jack rolls himself into the ring and chop blocks Scavenger to the mat, grabs the chair away from him and drills him in the ribs with it. Jack then rolls himself out of the ring and exits through the crowd.
Ricky Simms - Halloween Jack attacked a man here who is supposed to be his ally. Of course, he won a match earlier tonight of the dark match variety. He's been doing quite well since Battle of the Warriors.
Henry Lesher - He has direction and success. Scavenger has a chair and is an idiot. On a good note, Kingston is still undefeated!
Ricky Simms - He is proving to be quite a handful for the AW roster to handle.
Backstage we see Diego Alvarez entering Jason Knight's office.
Jason Knight - Diego, what's on your mind?
Diego Alvarez - Last week I almost won the tag team titles by myself. This week I won my match and it wasn't on TV.
Jason Knight - What's your point?
Diego Alvarez - Bloodbath is in two weeks. I'm not sticking around the opening match.
Jason Knight - *smiles* You know what? I agree with you. Last week your partner let you down. This week, your opponent didn't put up a fight. Next week... let's see what happens when you face your partner from last week, Rated R.
Diego Alvarez - I'll be AW champ before you know it.
Diego turns and leaves and we return to ringside.
Tommy Purr vs Jake Matthews
"Walk Idiot Walk" by The Hives plays as Tommy Purr makes his way towards the ring, the crowd cheering him on. He is led by Mrs. Robinson and she gives him a few words of advice at ringside before he then rolls himself into the ring. He then tests the ropes as his music fades out and we hear "Many Men" by 50 Cent and Jake Matthews makes his way out towards the ring. He also gets a warm reception as he holds his X-Net championship over his head. He tells the camera that a real star is now in AW and continues making his way towards the ring.
Ricky Simms - Jake Matthews is a major wrestling star and tonight he's in AW!
Henry Lesher - I really don't care. I mean, before last week, I didn't even know what an X-Net was. I figured it was a police investigation into a porn internet ring.
Matthews stops at ringside and hands his title belt to the timekeeper and then steps up onto the apron. He and Tommy jaw at each other and then Jake steps through the ropes into the ring. The bell sounds and the two of them start trading punches as the crowd appears torn on who they are cheering for here. Tommy whips Jake off the ropes, Jake ducks a clothesline and then gives Tommy an upper cut before giving him an inverted atomic drop. Jake then clotheslines Tommy down to the mat. Jake goes to the ropes, makes his way to the second rope and then lands a knee drop to the forehead on Tommy before going for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Tommy Purr. Jake shakes his head and says something to referee Francis Clarke before standing Tommy up and whipping him into the corner buckle.
Ricky Simms - Jake is really taking it to Tommy here tonight.
Henry Lesher - Yeah, Tommy needs to get some offense going here.
Jake headlocks Tommy and goes for a bulldog, but Tommy pushes him off and then gives Jake a clothesline to the mat. Tommy stands Jake up and Jake thumbs Tommy in the eye. Tommy returns the favor with an eye rake. Tommy whips Jake into the corner … Tommy braces himself and then quickly moves forward, doing a cartwheel and then a back handspring into the corner … but Jake knocks Tommy down with a Shoulder Block from behind as Tommy comes up from the handspring. Tommy falls onto his stomach as Jake pushes himself onto the top-rope … Jake tries to stand on the top-rope, but Tommy picks himself up and pushes himself into the ropes, causing Jake to land on the turnbuckle groin-first! Tommy turns around, runs up, and flips forward wrapping his legs around Jake’s head in a Handstand Head scissors, The Bottoms Up, pulling Jake off of the turnbuckle and onto his back! The crowd cheers as Tommy then poses over Jake.
Ricky Simms - Tommy now in full control of the action.
Henry Lesher - Jake is in the big leagues here. Maybe he should run and hide from the talent of AW.
Tommy stands Jake up, whips him off the ropes and Jake ducks a clothesline and then gives Tommy a reverse neck breaker to the mat. Jake goes for the pin. 1...2... Tommy kicks out. Jake then stands Tommy up. Tommy ducks a Clothesline from Jake. Tommy flips forward into a handstand and wraps his legs around Jake’s head and spins around with the Whirlie Birdie! The crowd cheers as Jake lands on the bottom-rope … Tommy bounces off the adjacent ropes and spins around, hitting Jake in the face with a modified 619, Tomfoolery! Jake goes bouncing back … as Tommy stands on the apron preparing for a springboard move, Gerard Angelo jumps over the ring barricade and pulls Tommy off of the apron, causing Tommy’s face to hit the apron as the referee is checking on Jake. Gerry hits a Snap Suplex on Tommy on the outside of the ring before rolling him back in for Jake to finish off. A somewhat tired looking Jake gets to his feet and starts putting the boots to Tommy. He then picks Tommy up and power slams him to the mat and goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Tommy Purr.
Ricky Simms - Jake just hasn't been quite able to get that three count.
Henry Lesher - Like I said, he's in the majors. It's not that easy.
Jake whips Tommy into the corner. Jake goes running forward and jumps into the air for a Stinger Splash, but Tommy pulls the referee in the way and the ref gets knocked down! Gerry slides into the ring. Jake grabs Tommy by the arm and goes to whip him into Gerry … Gerry runs forward for a Clothesline, but Tommy nails a The Tommy Tuck backbend, causing Gerry to accidentally hit Jake with the Clothesline instead! Gerry is pissed, but Tommy rushes up from behind, grabs Gerry’s head from behind and springboards off of the ropes with The TomKat (Springboard Bulldog). As Tommy springboards off of the ropes, Jake gets up and Tommy grabs his head on the way down and nails both guys with the move. Gerard rolls himself out of the ring to regroup. Tommy pulls Jake to his feet and Jake gives him a series of knife edge chops into the corner. Jake then snap mares Tommy to the mat and applies a sleeper hold. The referee gets back to his feet as Jake cinches in the hold. The referee checks on Tommy. He lifts his arm once and it drops. He lifts it a second time and it drops. He lifts it a third time, but this time Tommy keeps his hand raised and the match continues.
Ricky Simms - Tommy manages to keep the match going there.
Henry Lesher - Jake's over his head on this one.
Jake releases the sleeper, stands Tommy up and whips him off the ropes. Tommy ducks a clothesline and backslides Jake into a pin attempt. 1...2... kick out by Jake Matthews. Gerard Angelo grabs a chair from ringside and stands at the ready. Tommy stands Jake up, whips him off the ropes and then Gerard misses with a swing of the chair at Jake's head. Jake turns and says something to Gerard, then turns and takes a super kick to the jaw from Tommy who then rolls him up for the pin. 1...2...3! Tommy wins in part due to a distraction by Gerard Angelo!
Ricky Simms - That won't impress Jake at all.
Henry Lesher - That makes sense. He didn't impress me at all himself.
Gerry gets back into the ring and tosses Jake through the ropes and to the outside before setting his sights on Tommy and knocking him down with a Roundhouse Kick to the face! Gerry sits on Tommy’s back and begins swinging his forearms into the sides of Tommy’s head as the crowd boos. The crowd begins cheering as Bombshell comes sprinting down from the backstage area.
Ricky Simms: Bombshell is coming to the rescue, the rule barring her from ringside being lifted after the match.
Henry Lesher: What is SHE going to do against this new and improved Gerry?
Bombshell slides into the ring and pulls Gerry off of Tommy. Gerry is tempted to hit Bombshell, but he listens to her. Bombshell forcefully pushes him away, screaming at him angrily and calling him a “selfish prick.” The crowd begins chanting “Bombshell!” as she continues pushing Gerry away. He glares at her menacingly and calls her a bitch as Tommy gets to his feet. BAM! Bombshell turns around and knocks Tommy back down on his back with a Bitch Kick! The crowd suddenly turns against Bombshell as she and Gerry begin stomping away on Tommy. Gerry picks up Tommy and holds him from behind as Bombshell begins wailing away with slaps to his face!
Ricky Simms: This isn’t right!!! Bombshell has turned her back on her best friend!!!
Henry Lesher: I NEVER liked her … women are evil by nature, but she’s the worst one of them all!!
Bombshell yells some profanities at Tommy while holding his jaw and then slaps him again. Tommy lurches forward and Bombshell puts Tommy’s head between her legs. The crowd boos as Tommy suffers another Power bomb, Bombshell’s Droppin’ Da’ Bombs! Tommy is spent after his match with Jake and especially after all these attacks tonight. Bombshell and Gerry stand cockily over Tommy, but the crowd erupts in cheers as Daniel McCoy and Hoshi Yakamoto are seen sprinting down to the ring.
Ricky Simms: It’s about damn time ... Tommy’s friends are coming to his aid!
Henry Lesher: Yeah, too bad Tommy could’ve used them oh, I don’t know, an hour ago!
Bombshell and Gerry clear the ring as Hoshi and Daniel slide in under the bottom-rope. Hoshi checks on the fallen Tommy as Daniel motions for Bombshell and Gerry to get back into the ring. Bombshell and Gerry talk trash as they walk up the ramp … they then begin making out as “I Am the Body Beautiful” by Salt N’ Pepa’ begins to play … the crowd is booing unmercifully as they grin at one another and head backstage. We then see Shannon Skanes rushing towards the ring, not looking impressed. When he enters the ring, he speaks to the crowd as he already has a microphone.
Shannon Skanes - I have been watching this from backstage! I am disgusted at the state of affairs in the AW. Now, AW signed someone... actually Shelia Lavin deserves all the credit here. At Bloodbath, she also allowed me two matches. Yes, that's right. I get two matches at Bloodbath and as of this week, I am a wrestler again. Now, back to Bloodbath and to the matches I am throwing to show AW why it will always be second rate! There will be two old school CWA matches and I will be in one of them. In two weeks, you'll find out who else is in my match and what the other matches will be. *looks at Kelly Buchanan, ring announcer* Kelly, you're in the other one. There's a few girls that want a shot at you. On the 26th, they'll get their shot.
Shannon then tosses the microphone down to the mat and exits the ring as the crowd cheers him on. He makes his way to the back.
Ricky Simms - Shannon is coming back to the ring!
Henry Lesher - No one actually gives a damn.
Rated R vs Gerard Angelo vs Antichrist
"Pipe yard Killings" by 2 Ton Predator starts to play and Demitri Lucian makes his way towards the ring with Jackson Rayge close behind him. He tells the camera he is not responsible for this carnage tonight. He then stops at ringside and smirks as Rayge steps into the ring. Rayge stands in the corner with his head down as his music fades and then we hear "I Hate Everything About You" by Three Days Grace and Rated R comes out to what has to be the loudest ovation of the night. As he slowly makes his way towards the ring, Gerard Angelo attacks him from behind and chop blocks him down to the floor. Gerard then puts the boots to Rated R and then applies a figure four on him on the floor as well. Jackson Rayge looks out at Demitri and then steps out of the ring and starts making his way to Gerard and Ryan.
Ricky Simms - This is a strange match up as Vesuvius tries to destroy Rated R heading into his title shot in two weeks.
Henry Lesher - Vesuvius is doing a fine job of destroying Ryan. It will cost him his million dollar winnings to repair himself from these weekly attacks.
Ricky Simms - Now we understand why Gerard was booked for this match.
Jackson kicks Gerard in the head, breaking up the figure four. Jackson then stands Gerard up, and pulls him by the hair to ringside before giving him a face buster on the floor. Jackson then stands Gerard up and rolls him into the ring before rolling himself into the ring as well. Rated R gets to his feet and slowly staggers to ringside as Jackson Rayge two handed chokes Gerard. Referee Steve Blake counts towards a DQ, but Rayge breaks the choke before that happens. Ryan then rolls himself into the ring and the bell is called for to put this one in the books.
Ricky Simms - Jackson was almost disqualified before the match even started.
Henry Lesher - Demitri's animals really and truly are a wonder to behold.
Jackson Rayge gets to his feet and starts trading punches with Rated R, then whips him off the ropes and gives him a spinning power slam to the mat where he then goes for the quick pin. 1...2... kick out by Rated R. Jackson then stands Rated R up, whips him into the corner buckle and then spears him in the corner. He then gives Rated R a belly to belly overhead suplex. Gerard tries to be an opportunist and covers Rated R. 1...2... Jackson breaks it up with a kick to the face on Gerard. Jackson then stands Gerard up, whips him off the ropes and clotheslines him to the mat. Jackson then picks up Gerard and gives him a gorilla press slam to the mat and then goes for the pin on Gerard. 1...2... kick out by Gerard Angelo. Jackson stands Gerard up as Rated R uses the ropes to get to his feet. Rated R then spears Jackson to the mat and then goes to the ropes. Rated R makes it to the top rope and leaps and lands a flying elbow smash to the chest on Jackson and goes for the pin. 1...2... Gerard pulls Rated R off of Jackson Rayge and the two start trading punches.
Ricky Simms - All three men showing the desire to win here tonight. Hard to believe Gerard was talking about retirement earlier in the evening.
Henry Lesher - It's not hard for me to believe, not at all. The guy sucks and if things don't work out with the Vesuvius alliance, he should quit and do us all a favor in the process.
Gerard stands and he and Rated R exchange upper cuts. Gerard then whips Rated R into the corner buckle and charges right into a clothesline to the mat. Rated R then signals to the crowd he is ready to end this. He stands Gerard up, knees him in the gut and then picks him up for the Restricted. He delivers it and goes for the pin. 1...2... Jackson pulls Rated R off of Gerard and then whips him through the ropes and to the floor. Jackson follows Rated R out, grabs him by the hair and slams him face first into the guard railing. Jackson then picks Rated R up and tries to run him into the steel corner post, but Rated R slides off of Jackson's shoulder and then shoves him face first into the steel corner post. Rated R then gives Jackson a German suplex to the mat before rolling himself back into the ring. Gerard is on his hands and knees as Rated R enters the ring. Rated R then gives him a kick to the face followed by a leg drop across the back of the neck. Rated R then goes for the pin. 1...2... Gerard gets a foot on the bottom rope.
Ricky Simms - Well, the crowd thought that was it, but Gerard keeps the match going!
Henry Lesher - Yeah, that was almost impressive.
Rated R stands Gerard up, whips him off the ropes and Jackson Rayge trips Gerard down. Gerard lands face down on the mat where Rated R leg drops him across the back of the neck and then rolls him up for the pin. 1...2...3! Jackson Rayge starts putting the boots to Rated R after getting a win in part thanks to an unexpected and unintentional assist from Jackson Rayge. Renske then charges into the ring and aids in the beat down on Rated R. The crowd boos as Demitri Lucian looks on from ringside, nodding his head. Gerard rolls himself out of the ring and starts for the back. We then see Shannon Skanes charging for the ring with a chair in hand. Renske and Jackson see him coming and exit the ring. Shannon rolls himself into the ring and stands over the fallen Rated R.
Henry Lesher - Why the hell would Shannon save him?
Ricky Simms - That's not really your business.
Henry Lesher - Everything is my business, especially stuff that isn't my business.
Ray Dees is seen scurrying through the arena in an attempt to catch up with Bombshell and Gerry who are making their way to their limo which is waiting in the parking lot.
Ray Dees: Bombshell, Gerry … can I get a moment.
Bombshell: Oh, look sweetie, the really bad interviewer wants to ask us some questions.
Gerard Angelo: Sure, why not? Tommy’s in the infirmary, it’s not like we have to worry about him attacking us or anything.
Bombshell: Shoot, Ray-Ray.
Ray Dees: You guys have seemingly sided with Vesuvius and have turned your back on Tommy … why!?
Bombshell: Why?!?! Does common sense allude you?
Gerard Angelo: I wanted to make an impact … and in order to do that, I had to take out Tommy Purr; as bad as everyone claims they are around here, no one has been able to shut him up. Not only that, but this “not picking sides” thing was becoming pretty lame … aligning myself with Vesuvius is the best thing for my career, and in no time whatsoever I’ll be one of the most dominant Superstars in the A.W. just like I was in the G.W.O.
Bombshell: As for me … it’s time for me to take the spotlight that’s rightfully mine instead of being stuck in Tommy’s shadow as his delicate ring valet … Vesuvius has promised me that by the time we’re done with Hoshi, Myst, and Catherine … Kelly Buchanan and myself will be the dominant Divas of A.W. … not only that, but I was also guaranteed more T.V. time as well as the chance to bring the Women’s Title out of hiatus once the time is appropriate; that’s something I could never accomplish with Tommy … the guy who single-handedly held back my career for the last three years while I was busy giving birth and raising HIS children.
Gerard Angelo: When Tommy and the rest of his family are finished … and when we’re done tearing through Ryan and his ranks … Bombshell and I are going to be the most dominant couple in A.W. once again and the premiere “golden couple.” Because we can.
Bombshell: And because we will.
Gerard Angelo: The only option left for Tommy right now is to choose a side.
Bombshell: The right side.
Ray Dees: What do you mean?
Bombshell: Tommy hasn’t pledged allegiance to Vesuvius OR Ryan … think of what happened tonight as a warning. Tommy has to pick a side now … he can’t afford not to. The thing is, he can join Ryan and eventually be crushed under our might like Myst, Shannon Skanes, and Simon … OR … Tommy can join with Vesuvius and have all of the power, glory, and fame he thinks he’s entitled to.
Ray Dees: What makes you think Tommy would side with Vesuvius after you two turned against him?
Gerard Angelo: Simple … we have a little insurance policy to guarantee that Tommy carries out our bidding … tell him, babe.
Bombshell: Tommy is a great father … a loving father … there is no greater love in his life other than our son and daughter … and if Tommy wants any kind of relationship with his children in the future, he’ll make the right choice; or I’ll see to it that he NEVER sees Tula and Christopher again. And that’s a promise.
Ray Dees: That’s kind of drastic, don’t you think?
Bombshell: Drastic times call for drastic measures.
Gerard Angelo: Tommy has one week … one week to make up his mind … or else we’re going to make his life a miserable one.
Bombshell and Gerry laugh to themselves as they push themselves into the back of their black stretch limo as Ray is shocked by what he has heard. The limo then pulls out of the parking lot.
Simon vs The Nameless
"Sold You" by Seether plays as Simon comes out to a loud ovation from the St. Louis faithful. A chant starts for him as he reaches ringside, local athlete getting his shot at a wrestling contract tonight. Simon makes his way up the ring steps and then steps through the ropes and perches himself on the second rope and poses for his fans. He then has a few words with referee Francis Clarke as his music fades. We then hear "Star a War" by Static X and Emily Blackstone leads Nameless towards the ring. She stops in the aisle and has the usual paper to read to his opponent.
Emily Blackstone - Simon, tonight you will fail. You will fail to earn your contract as miserably as you failed to earn your place as a world champion in the GWO. You will continue to fail and Nameless will be glad to see you out the door. Simon, this is one wrestler you will not overpower or outsmart. You will also receive no chance to avoid the punishment of Nameless. You must be taken apart.
Emily then throws the paper down and Nameless storms past her towards the ring. Simon stands ready in the middle of the ring as Nameless pulls himself onto the apron. Simon charges and grabs Nameless by the head and snap mares him into the ring as the bell sounds to make this match official. Simon gives Nameless a series of kicks to the back of the neck, then headlocks him and bulldogs him to the mat. Simon then rolls Nameless over for the pin attempt. 1...2... kick out by Nameless. Simon then stands Nameless up, whips him off the ropes and dropkicks him back into the ropes. Nameless' arms gets tangled in the middle and top rope. Simon gives Nameless a vicious knife edge chop to the chest and then gives him a series of forearm smashes to the side of the head. Nameless is freed from the ropes by the referee and Simon then gives him a DDT to the mat before going for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Nameless.
Ricky Simms - The champ can take a lot of punishment and gives a lot of punishment.
Henry Lesher - He is the best and brightest in a company that would be nothing without him. Nameless gives AW its identity and I think he's the best champion they could ask for.
Ricky Simms - You need to stop with the hate and love thing. There is a middle ground.
Henry Lesher - Yes and it's populated by losers.
Simon stands Nameless up and then throws him through the ropes out to the floor. Simon then stands in the middle of the ring and waits. Nameless gets to his feet and then rolls himself into the ring in time to beat the count out. Simon starts putting the boots to Nameless, but it has no effect. Nameless fights to his feet and the head butts Simon backwards into the corner. Nameless then two handed chokes Simon until the referee reaches a four count and then breaks it. Nameless then picks Simon up and tosses him half way across the ring where he then crashes to the mat. Nameless then waits for Simon to stand and gives him a running boot to the chest. Nameless then signals to the crowd that he is all ready to end this. Nameless grabs Simon around the throat and stands him up. Simon eye gouges Nameless and then knees him in the gut to break the choke. Simon then gives Nameless a Rock Bottom to the mat and goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Nameless. Simon shakes his head, certain he had the champion down for the three count there.
Ricky Simms - I thought he had him.
Henry Lesher - So did the idiot fans. No one can pin Nameless.
Simon stands Nameless up, whips him into the corner and then gives him a backdrop to the mat. Nameless rolls to his feet from there. Simon turns and takes a short arm clothesline to the mat from Nameless. Nameless then wraps his hand around the throat of Simon and stands him up again. Simon then kicks the knee caps of Nameless to weaken the hold. Simon then pulls himself free and then gives Nameless a snap suplex to the mat. Simon then goes to the ropes. He climbs to the second rope, then lands an elbow smash across the back of Nameless before he has a chance to get to his feet. Simon pulls Nameless to his feet. Nameless wraps his hands around the throat of Simon. Simon knees Nameless in the gut. Simon then takes a head butt to the mat from Nameless. We then see Vesuvius making his way towards the ring. Nameless stands Simon up, goes for a whip off the ropes, but Simon reverses it. Vesuvius reaches out his hand and trips Nameless to the mat and looks horrified when he sees he didn't trip Simon. Simon then picks Nameless up and delivers the Simon Driver while Vesuvius screams from ringside. Simon goes for the pin. 1...2...3! Simon wins the match and wins the right to wrestle in AW!
Ricky Simms - Vesuvius just cost Nameless a match! I hope his insurance is paid in full. He'll need it.
Henry Lesher - Vesuvius just lost any faith I had in him. Thanks to him, this idiot Simon is back. It doesn't get sadder than this. It really doesn't.
The crowd explodes in chants for Simon as he exits through the crowd and Vesuvius throws things at ringside. Inside the ring, Nameless is already showing signs of coming to and Emily Blackstone looks horrified at ringside at what Nameless will be like when he hears what happened this week. We fade to black on Vesuvius slamming his hands on the apron.