LK.

Blink 182, purely for their catchiness. I can't help but like them.

I'm prone to liking a few Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit tracks too, despite them not being the most popular of bands.

1. Nine Inch Nails

2. Metallica

3. Blink 182

4. The Offspring

5. Red Hot Chilli Peppers

6. Green Day

7. Trivium

8. Sevendust

9. Funeral For a Friend

10. Foo Fighters

By the way, where did you get the blood brush (assuming it is) from?

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I'm not really sure about this.

When making graphics, I usually just blend pictures together and such. Anyway, I've gone for something new - and yeah, what do you think?

System Of A Down

Suite Pea

Sugar

Spiders

War

Mind

Prison Song

Science

Needles

Chop Suey

Jet Pilot

Toxicity

Lost in Hollywood

Sad Statue

I'm not sure about the other bands you were interested in.

Apparently, the new album is going to be like a mix of the "Animosity" album and the older stuff, the self-titled and "Home" album.

I like this. It's pretty good, but I guess that's because I've always preferred the older stuff, rather than the stuff which was on the Seasons album.

1. Metallica

2. Nine Inch Nails

3. Tool

4. System of a Down

5. Green Day

6. Foo Fighters

7. Rage Against The Machine

8. Alice in Chains

9. Korn

10. Nirvana

Spiders by System of a Down.

I don't know why, but suddenly, out of nowhere, random songs just stick in my head for no apparent reason - making me want to listen to them.

Fuck the wendies, we will beat brentford in the final.

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Green Day: Jesus of Suburbia

Metallica: Sanitarium & Fade to Black

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Especially with regards to the new album, Jesus Of Surburbia is probably the most pimped song, so I wouldn't say it was under-rated.

And I'm kinda 50/50 on the Metallica songs you mentioned.....I dunno if they are under-rated that much, maybe just slightly over shadowed.

Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine: Lately, I've been getting into their stuff - so while at town today, I decided to pick it up for £17, which is pretty expensive in my opinion. Anyway, I've listened to "Head Like a Hole" and "Terrible Lie and I love them. I've listened to a few other tracks too, but I'm not sure about them yet; it'll probably take me a few listens to get into.

System of a Down: Jet Pilot, Science & Needles

Sevendust: Damaged, Crucified & Trust

Green Day: Jesus of Suburbia, Whatsername & Macy's Day Perade

Breaking Benjamin: Follow, Polyamarous & Forget It

Korn: Everything I've Known, Trash & Somebody Someone

Metallica: Sanitarium & Fade to Black

Blink 182: Violence & Stockholm Syndrome

01. Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds

02. Nine Inch Nails - Right Where It Belongs

03. System of a Down - BYOB

04. Cradle of Filth - Nymphetamine

05. System of a Down - Cigaro

That's all I can thing of at the moment. I'll edit some in later.

NIN - With Teeth: I've heard a few songs off it, including The Hand That Feeds, and I'm really into it. The songs drove me to acquire some of their older stuff, and I like that too. So this is a must get for me.

System of a Down - Mesmerize & Hypnotize: I've heard B.Y.O.B and I love it. If either of these albums are anything like Toxicity, they'llbe great.

Sevendust's new album: It's apparently going to be released sometime this year, and I'm looking forward to it, as I liked their previous releases.

Rocky - 10/10

A classic.

NWA: Los Angeles Urban Assault: “Gangster’s Paradise”

Live from the “LA Arena”, the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. A glorious site for what is set to be a glorious event. We then fade in from the outside shot, to a shot of the dullness which consumes the arena. The fans are opposite of the arena’s state, the fans aren’t dull, they’re alive and ready for action! A “Fuck you, Hudson!” chant breaks out early, a spur of the moment thing, displaying the fans’ unpredictability.

The camera then revolves slightly, panning around on the 300+ fans in attendance before settling at ringside where a suited Scott Hudson sits, shuffling a stack of papers, wearing his headset. Next to him, at the fold-up table, sits the man known as The Godfather, also known as Charles Wright. The two men gaze into the small monitor which is placed upon the table before turning their attention to the camera.

Scott Hudson: Gangster’s Paradise, eh?

Godfather: Yeah, brah’.

Scott Hudson: This might not be your typical Gangster’s Paradise, we aren’t in the hood; we’re in Los Angeles – the City of Angels! Professional wrestling’s unofficial capital!

Godfather: You know it, Hudson. You know it.

Scott Hudson: And tonight, live on cable, as usual, we’ve got a hell-of-a show for ya’! Forget family values, forget morality and forget work tomorrow! This is LA, this is Urban Assault, and this is the greatest wrestling promotion within the **In a somewhat pretentious tone** National Wrestling Alliance.

Godfather: Booker T versus Ron ‘Da Truth’ Killings: Los Angeles Heavyweight Title rematch, tonight!

Scott Hudson: Yeah. And because we give it our all each and every show, because this is “Gangster’s Paradise”, we’re givin’ you THREE title matches! All three Los Angeles’ titles will be on-the-line TONIGHT! Now, you won’t see that up on the East Coast, would ya’?

Godfather: Or anywhere else in the NWA for that matter.

0. Screwed by the Minorities

The two announcers continue to hype up the night’s show, and as they do, the ‘Confederate Anthem’ strikes up in the background. We pan towards the constructed ramp way, next to the scaffolding, to where we see the Confederate flag waving duo of Chris Hamrick and Tracy Smothers, collectively known as Southern Comfort make their way out from the back. The fans don’t respond too kindly to the Southerners, jeering them and chanting “go away” and “we don’t want you” as they make their way down to the ring. Smothers flips them off, sparking a louder reaction. Meanwhile, Hamrick enters the ring and takes a microphone much to the dismay of the fans.

Scott Hudson: Remember folks, we don’t condone anything these idiots say. It’s an uncut microphone, it’s a live show, we take risks; anything can happen.

Hamrick walks around the ring for a few moments, basically telling the fans to “shut the fuck up” and let Smothers speak. The fans don’t let up; Hamrick is basically enticing them to give more of a reaction, which is never good.

Tracy Smothers: If we wanted ta’ hear a bunch a’ no good niggers, we’d hang around by tha’ welfare offices!

The Southern accent seeps out of Smothers’ mouth, as he speaks.

Tracy Smothers: Since we left Texas a few years back, we’ve got nothin’! We ain’t bin’ given no opportunities! We ain’t been given a chance ta’ shine! So while me ‘n Chris here have bin’ rottin’ away, waitin’ for an opportunity, the management has been handin’ out shots ta’ every other Joe Schmoe in the company! Heck, I’ve seen every minority bar American walk outta’ here wi’ gold, and we get nuthin’!

The jeers inevitably continue. We have a multi-cultural audience, and all Smothers is doing is pissing them off with his racist, ignorant jibes. Hamrick then takes the microphone from his partner and turns towards the announcers table, pointing towards The Godfather.

Chris Hamrick: What tha’ he-ell duh’ we have here, Tracy? One a’ tha’ bastards took the US Constitution a little too seriously. I mean, I thought we got rid a’ this ‘n for good a few weeks back when we beat it all tha’ way back ta’ whichever KFC it came from!

Hamrick sniggers as Godfather climbs up off his chair, slamming the headset down in the process. He’s pissed off. Hudson has to step up and calm him down, telling him not to confront the two Southerners in the ring.

Chris Hamrick: It don’t matter though, ‘cause tonight we’ll see who tha’ dominant species is: the human or tha’ ape. Nigger 3000 … Shark Boah’, get’cha asses out now so we can take tha’ Tag Titles from ya’!

Hamrick disposes of the microphone as D-Ray 3000, with the usual joint perched between his lips, and Shark Boy, the NWA: Los Angeles Tag Team Champions burst out from the back.

Segment Rating: 49%

1. NWA:LA Tag Team Titles: D-Ray 3000 & Shark Boy © vs. Southern Comfort

It’s the first match of the evening and its fast paced. Shark Boy and D-Ray quickly hit the ring and take it to the two Southerners. D-Ray knocks Hamrick back and takes a drag of his smoke before disposing of it, throwing it to the outside. Smothers uses this to try and take the advantage, knocking D-Ray down with a clubbing blow to the back from behind – after he does, he wipes his hands looking rather disgusted. Shark Boy goes up onto the top rope and flies with a missile dropkick, connecting with the back of Smothers. Shark Boy then proceeds to back Hamrick into the corner and unload on him with a series of kicks. He then begins to run around the ring in a circle, doing the “swimming shark” taunt; but a boot to the face prematurely ends it. Hamrick lifts Shark Boy up and hooks him up for a suplex, and connects! As this happens, Smothers goes up onto the top rope and his about to fly with a splash, but D-Ray 3000 quickly leaps onto the middle rope, using it as a springboard, and leaps up to Smothers – catching him via the head, and dropping him with a Ace Crusher from the top rope! The fans respond with applause, showing their appreciation for the spot. D-Ray quickly hooks Smothers’ leg; …1..2.., broken up by Hamrick! Hamrick lifts D-Ray up and backs him into the ropes, and then knocks him over the top with a clothesline! D-Ray hits the apron on his way out.

Back in the ring, Smothers and Hamrick lift Shark Boy up in unison, both take an arm and do a double arm wrench, twisting Shark Boy’s arms up behind his back – and connect with a Double Reverse DDT! What a double-team from Southern Comfort! Smothers takes the opportunity to crawl over and cover; ..1…2.., kick out! The referee finally regains some control of the match up, and condemns Hamrick to his team’s corner as D-Ray 3000 climbs back up onto the apron. Smothers lifts Shark Boy up and connects with a quick snap suplex in the centre of the ring. Smothers opts to go for another cover; ..1…2.., kick out. Smothers climbs up onto his knees with his hands on his hips and says something to the referee, which isn’t audible. Smothers drags Shark Boy towards the corner, backs him up and unleashes a chop to the chest of the Tag Team Champion! The sound echoes throughout the Grand Olympic Auditorium and then some as Shark Boy rives in agony. Smothers reaches out and tags in Hamrick; the double-team ensues.

Smothers kicks Shark Boy in the gut and sets him up for a Piledriver as Hamrick goes up onto the top rope. Suddenly, D-Ray bursts into the ring and into the ropes, making Hamrick lose his balance and ‘crotch himself’ on the top rope! D-Ray turns around to Smothers and Superkicks him right in the face! Smothers falls back, and Shark Boy falls on top of him and into a cover; ..1…2.., kick out! If Shark Boy hooked the leg, he’d have had the victory there. Meanwhile, D-Ray sets Hamrick up for a Superplex on the top – but Hamrick shoves him off! D-Ray falls and accidentally knocks Shark Boy down with an elbow to the face! D-Ray turns around, kick to the gut, Southern Swinging Neckbreaker from Smothers! D-Ray bounces off the mat, clutching his neck. Hamrick then stands up vertically on the top rope and flies with the Confederate Crunch, dropping his legs right across the throat of D-Ray 3000! Hamrick quickly climbs to his feet and knocks Shark Boy over the top rope and out of the ring as Smothers goes for the cover; …1…2…3!

Winners: Southern Comfort – New NWA:LA Tag Team Champions

Match Rating: 58%

Scott Hudson: We have NEW NWA:LA Tag Team Champions, Godfather!

The Southerners go to the outside and retrieve the gold, before sharing a hug. Smothers turns to a black guy who sits in the front row, behind the steel guardrail and points at the gold:

Tracy Smothers: Heh, couldn’t stop that, could ya’? Fuckin’ c—

He stops.

Smothers proceeds to laugh at the fan, whom looks pretty damn pissed off, understandably. He tries to climb over the guardrail but his immediately restrained by security as Southern Comfort head to the back with the titles, as Shark Boy checks on D-Ray in the ring.

Godfather: … The sons-a’-bitches. That was uncalled for.

We fade away from the announce team, a clueless looking Scott Hudson and an angered Godfather, and flick to what appears to be a pre-taped vignette, with Ron ‘Da Truth’ Killings.

2. You Can’t Handle ‘Da Truth’

The footage is black and white. The camera points directly into the face of former NWA: Los Angeles Heavyweight Champion Ron ‘Da Truth’ Killings. Killings gets into the camera, re-adjusts it so it focuses directly onto him and begins to speak, in a somewhat furious tone.

Ron Killings: Chaotic Violence, nineteenth a’ Septemba’ two-thousan’-an’-four – that day’ll be foreva’ etched in my mind, in my memories; the day I los’ my title. Booker T came alon’ ‘n beat me. He did tha’ impossible ‘n dethroned Ron ‘Da Truth’ Killings, tha’ real fuckin’ deal.

He solemnly nods his head.

Ron Killings: I held my title high, I held ma’ head I, I held ma’self high. I was tha’ king o’ the worl’, until Stevie Ray came out from tha’ back ‘n told me Booker T, tha’ proclaimed “World’s Greatest”, wanted a shot … wanted MY title. Sad thing is, the sum-bitch did it, the sum-bitch did tha’ impossible … he beat me, he beat me ONE-TWO-THREE in tha’ middle o’ the ring. He stole every mother-fuckin’ thing I earned in this territory, and pissed on it! With that pinfall, he pissed on ma’ legacy, tha’ legacy o’ da’ TRUTH.

Killings steps back away from the camera for a few moments, giving us a full body shot of him. He looks around the room, takes a breath and resumes.

Ron Killings: For all my life I’ve worked fa’ ‘dis, I’ve worked ta’ become the best, ta’ become a champion … and it all got prematurely taken away from me, it all got stolen from me by Booker fuckin’ T. BOOKER FUCKING T! A man who couldn’t take it over on tha’ East Coast, a man who was given tha’ opportunity but pissed it all away! Where as I, I never got tha’ opportunity … Vinnie Mac took one look at me ‘n made up his mind.

He pauses.

Ron Killings: This kid … He ain’t nuthin’ special!

The intensity in ‘Da Truth’ is evidently rising; he steps back towards the camera, fuming.

Ron Killings: The sonuva’ bitch then took a look at Booker T, grinned ‘n saw somethin’ which no-one else does! He saw potential! He looked at ‘da Bookerman ‘n gave him tha’ ball, shame that Mista’ T couldn’t run wi’ it … shame he dropped it. If I was given tha’ opportunity, I’d have taken it … I’d have made Vinnie Mac a lotta’ money.

He shakes his head, frustrated.

Ron Killings: But no-one wants ta’ invest in tha’ playa’ from ‘da ghetto.

He looks somewhat dejected. Then, after a few moments of deliberation, the fire returns to Killings’ eyes.

Ron Killings: But’cha know what, that’s in tha’ past. It don’t matter no more. Ya’ see, ‘dis is now, and that was then. Tonight, Gangsta’s Paradise, is tha’ night! The Heavyweight title, tha’ real World Title, it’s mine … It’s comin’ up. Booker T, champ, your time is runnin’ thin … its runnin’ tha’ fuck out! Ya’ see Book, your title reign has got mere hours ta’ go, mere minutes … An’ then? Ah, tha’ reign o’ terror, tha’ reign of Ron Killings begins once again … And that Booker T, that’s ‘da truth.

He chuckles.

Ron Killings: And as we all know, Booker T, ‘dis is ‘da truth … And you? You can’t handle … ‘da truth!

Killings intently nods his head, he’s a man with a purpose, before turning away from the camera. We go back to the ring for our second match up of the evening.

Segment Rating: 81%

3. NWA:LA Nationwide Title: Kaos vs. Angel

Kaos, as ever, is accompanied to the ring via Veronica Caine. The Nationwide Champion hands his title to his assistant before testing the ropes out, leaning back on them to stretch them as Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” plays in the background. Kaos steps out and says a few things to Veronica before turning his attention to the aisle as Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” flares up, signalling the entrance of everyone’s favourite overly-flamboyant superstar, the “Hardcore Homo” Angel. Angel slaps a few of the fans hands on his way down to the ring, stopping and winking at a man who sits in the front row for a little while, before sprinting down to the ring and sliding under the bottom rope, to where he is met with a clubbing blow to the back from the Rock Superstar. Kaos then nonchalantly raises his arms and sets Angel up for a powerbomb, but the Hardcore Homo goes through Kaos’ legs and rolls him up with a quick school boy; ..1…2., kick out. A series of “Angel sucks dick … and likes it!” chants break out from a portion of the crowd, as the Hardcore Homo takes control. Angel whips Kaos into the corner and follows up with turnbuckle clothesline, into an immediate bulldog! Angel hooks the leg; ..1…, Kaos kicks out with conviction. Angel pulls Kaos up once again and goes for a suplex, but the Rock Superstar drops down behind the Hardcore Homo, and sets him up for a German Suplex, but Angel quickly bends over – leaving Kaos in an uncompromising situation! Kaos quickly releases Angel and leaps away from him, with a look of absolute disgust on his face as a barrage of “Kaos is a fag!” chants begin, much to the dismay of the Nationwide Champion.

As the fans continue, now with a series of gay innuendo chants directed at Kaos, Veronica storms around the ring mouthing off, saying “He isn’t a faggot, assholes! I’ve got a tape, I can prove it!” Back in the ring, Kaos misses with a short-arm clothesline and takes a dropkick to the back from the Hardcore Homo. Angel then proceeds to leap up onto the turnbuckle, turn and take Kaos down with a big leg drop, which ends up looking like more of a Rocker Dropper, to the back of the head! Kaos bounces off the mat looking hurt. Kaos quickly scrambles himself over into the cover, hooking the leg once again; …1…2…, kick out! Angel lifts Kaos up once again and backs off into the corner. He climbs up onto the second buckle and looks for a tornado DDT, but Kaos holds Angel and drops him with a sit-out Spinebuster in the centre of the ring! Kaos drags Angel up to his feet and sets him up for the Kaostrify, but Angel turns out of it, turns back … Bam! Superkick to the jaw of the Hardcore Homo! Kaos almost took his god-damn head off! Kaos can sense that the victory is drawing closer. The Nationwide Champion proceeds to lift Angel up and lifts him high into the air, into the Crucifixion position, looking for the Falling Star, but Angel flips over and out of it! He lands in front of the champion, kicks him in the gut and sweeps his legs! Angel holds Kaos’ legs wide apart, nods his head and licks his lips …

Scott Hudson: ANGEL JOB!

Godfather: Somethin’ told me that Angel enjoyed every minute of that, haha.

Kaos roars in absolute agony as Angel backs off into the ropes. He runs towards Kaos … SHINING WIZARD! Holy shit! He almost beheaded the Rock Superstar! We’ve got ourselves a new Nationwide Champion here, surely! Kaos is out. He lays on the mat motionless. Angel walks around the ring, looking somewhat exhausted … Wait, wait a minute. Here comes Kraq! Kraq walks down to the ring with some flowers and a box, of what appears to be, chocolates with a love note on the front. He stops outside of the ring; gets down onto his hands on knees and begins to plead for forgiveness to Angel!

Scott Hudson: What th-- He’s saying sorry?!

Godfather: He’s beggin’ for forgiveness, Scott! That’s shocking, considerin’ that he was the one who put the relationship in jeopardy after givin’ another guy … well, you know what.

Angel shakes his head, looking upset. He doesn’t take his eyes off his former life-partner. Suddenly, Kaos climbs to his feet behind Angel, lifts him up high into the air … FALLING STAR! What a Piledriver! Kaos goes for the cover as Kraq stands with a look of shock on his face. Referee CJ Sensation counts; …1…2…3!

Winner: Kaos – Still NWA:LA Nationwide Champion!

Match Rating: 64%

Kaos and Veronica leave with the Nationwide title in hand as Kraq slides into the ring to check on the fallen Angel. Kraq lifts Angel up and carries him out of the ring, and towards the back with an angered expression on his face. He looks furious with what just transpired, with Kaos giving Angel the Falling Star in the centre of the ring to retain his title.

Then, we go to a quick “infomercial”, which informs us of the day, time and station for various other National Wrestling Alliance territories. This advert was obviously imposed upon Los Angeles by the NWA.

4. Jessica’s new man?

We return from the shameless shilling of the other NWA promotions, and to the centre of the ring to where we see Jeff Hardy standing with a broad smile on his face, microphone in hand. The fans chant Hardy’s name. Hardy nods in unison with the chants and raises the microphone to his mouth, to more cheers from the SoCal natives.

Jeff Hardy: Thanks for the kind reception. That’s why I love this place; because of you guys. You make the blood, sweat and tears worthwhile. Thank you.

Jeff smiles as a series of “you’re better than Matt” chants start.

Jeff Hardy: However, there’s one thing that’s holding me back. No, not Matt, I broke away from his shadow a long time ago.

Jeff cracks a smirk.

Jeff Hardy: … My lack of gold. You see, a few weeks back, I almost had the number one contendership in my grasp. I almost defeated Vampiro, until Ron Killings broke up the cover and DDT’d me onto that steel chair, screwing me out of my shot. And after that, Jessica Darlin had to bring her worthless, two dollar a time ass down to the ring and … Kiss me.

Jeff clenches his fist, putting the Incredible Hulk to shame with the whole “Hulking up” schtick. Yes, he’s getting pissed off.

Jeff Hardy: Where’s Amy, you ask? She wouldn’t even come to the arena with me thanks to that pathetic little whore! Because of you, Jessica, Amy’s questioning my loyalty to her! Because of you, you stupid little bit—

Boo’s ring around the arena as Jessica Darlin emerges from the back, lollipop in mouth, clad with short skirt and an equally as short bikini top. Jessica walks down to the ring, teasing the males in attendance. She climbs up onto the apron, climbs through the ropes and bends over – giving the fans a “flash”, as she does. The porn star turned ‘pro wrestling valet’ retrieves a microphone and walks up to Jeff, rubbing her hand mischievously across his chest.

Jessica Darlin: Jeff, a handsome man like you deserves a whole lot better than some dog-ugly little slut like Lita.

She slowly backs away from Jeff, staring directly into his eyes. Jeff doesn’t take his eyes off her.

Jessica Darlin: You see Jeff; you could have a woman like me. A woman with the looks, the attributes and the desire to do ANYTHING her man wants.

She winks at Hardy, moving closer towards him. The two now stand face to face. Jessica plays with her hair as she stares at Hardy.

Jessica Darlin: … And let’s face it, Jeff; Amy has her legs open for every other man in this company apart from you. You’re not getting any with her, so why not hop away from the walkin’, talkin’ STD and get with a REAL woman.

Oh my! Here comes Amy Dumas! She looks pissed off! Dumas quickly goes under the bottom ropes, runs towards Darlin and takes her down! A cat-fight ensues, with the two women rolling across the ring, ripping each other to pieces – and their clothes at the process! Then, suddenly, as Jeff tries to break things up, “the International Superstud” Julio Dinero hits the ring with a steel chair in hand! Jeff turns … WHAM! CHAIRSHOT TO THE SKULL! Jeff goes down like a tonne of bricks! Dinero then drops the chair and grabs Dumas by the hair turns her around and mockingly sets her up for the Twist of Fate … TWIST OF FATE to Amy Dumas! Holy shit, this is wrong!

Scott Hudson: What the hell is this all about?!

The Godfather: The no good son-of-a bitch! No real man puts his hands on a woman!

Darlin climbs up off the mat and goes to the outside and under the ring, to where she pulls out a table. Darlin slides the wood into the ring and follows, setting the wood up. Dinero then picks Hardy up and rolls him across the table. The International Superstud then sets Dumas up for a powerbomb, picks her up … AND POWERBOMBS HER ONTO HARDY, THROUGH THE TABLE! Oh my god! Sick.

Darlin and Dinero then lock eyes on each other, move slowly towards each other … And kiss. The duo proceed to make out. What the hell is this? After a few moments of tonsil hockey, the two separate and Darlin proceeds to triumphantly mouth the words “a real man! HE’S a real man!” as she points to Dinero as we slowly move back to ringside.

Segment Rating: 62%

Hudson and Godfather both look appalled.

Scott Hudson: What the hell was that all about? Was that a, a setup?

Godfather: I think so. It looks as though Julio has some secret agenda with Jeff Hardy, but what? Why the hell did he jus’ attack both Hardy and Amy in the ring?

Scott Hudson: I don’t know, but I guess we’ll sure as hell find out.

Godfather: But you’ve gotta’ admit, that Jessica … Damn she’s fine.

Scott Hudson: We’re here to talk wrestling, not gawk at women, Godfather. And tonight, tonight is the night! We’ve seen the crowning of new Tag Team Champions! We’ve seen Kaos successfully defend the Nationwide Championship, and we’ve got a whole lot more still to come – including the Heavyweight Championship match between Booker T and Ron Killings, and Gangster’s Paradise!

Godfather: And it’s gonna’ be good.

Scott Hudson: We’re NWA:LA, what d’you expect?

As the two men talk, Cradle of Filth’s “Nymphetamine” hits as ‘Vicious’ Vic Grimes emerges from the back.

5. Pogo the Clown vs. ‘Vicious’ Vic Grimes

Pogo The Clown soon joins Grimes in the ring, with the shovel in hand. Pogo swings the shovel wildly at his foe, but Grimes goes under and catches Pogo with a neckbreaker. Grimes climbs back up to his feet, backs off into the ropes and on the return he connects with a leg drop to the throat of Pogo! Pogo kicks the air after impact, as Grimes climbs to his feet. Grimes picks up the shovel and runs towards Pogo, putting the shovel under his legs and going for a leg drop – but the sadistic clown rolls out of the way and Grimes hits the mat! Grimes lets out a roar of agony, having landed on the shovel. Grimes slowly returns to his feet and takes a kick to the gut from Pogo, who then goes for a DDT – but Grimes manages to stay up on his feet, dropping Pogo down onto the mat. Grimes runs into the ropes and follows up with a hard kick to the face of Pogo, who falls back down onto the mat. Grimes then climbs out of the ring and looks under the apron as the fans chant “fuck ‘em up, Grimes!” Grimes obliges as he retrieves a trash can from under the ring. Grimes rolls it back into the ring and follows, before emptying it to reveal various objects – including a baseball bat laced with barbed wire. Grimes picks up the baseball bat and lines Pogo up. Pogo climbs to his feet, but ducks in the incoming swing of the bat! Grimes turns and takes a kick to the gut, making him drop the bat. Pogo then moves back into the ropes, and launches himself towards Grimes with a stiff lariat! Grimes hits the mat and Pogo takes control. Pogo lifts Grimes up; pulls him in and connects with a Spinning Vertical Suplex! Grimes climbs up off the mat, clutching his lower back and wonders into Pogo, who kicks him in the gut and DDT’s him onto the barbed wire covered baseball bat! Grimes sits up after impact, blood trickling down his forehead. His flash has been ripped open by that unforgiving barbed wire, all because of Pogo The Clown. Grimes climbs to his feet looking dazed, allowing Pogo to grab him via the back of the head and run towards the ropes – to where Pogo launches Grimes over the top and straight into the steel barricade! Oh my god! That was sick! Grimes lays in a disgruntled heap on the outside as the fans chant “fuck you” at Pogo.

Scott Hudson: Whoa!

Godfather: Pogo is a sick, unforgiving individual, Scott. I’ve been in the ring with him, and hell, I hated every damn minute of it.

Pogo goes to the outside and lifts Grimes up, kneeing him across the gut. Wait a minute; a fan slaps Pogo across the back – angering the clown. Pogo throws Grimes down to the floor and turns to the female who sits in the front row. Pogo is about to grab her but security intervene to stop him. Pogo shakes his head and turns back to Grimes, and eats a kick to the mid-section. Grimes then lifts Pogo up onto his shoulders displaying absolutely amazing strength, holding the big man up in the air. The bloodied Grimes staggers towards the announcers table, and drops Pogo through it with a Death Valley Driver! Godfather and Hudson quickly move out of the way for their safety, as Pogo lies upon the broken shards of wood. Grimes somehow summons the strength to lift Pogo up and roll him back into the ring. Grime follows and quickly covers; ..1…2…, kick out! Grimes slowly pulls Pogo up and sets him up for the Victimiser, but Pogo pushes Grimes away, into the ropes. Grimes runs back at Pogo, and his caught with a kick to the gut. Grimes doubles over, and takes a Pogo Bomb onto the trash can which is still situated within the centre of the ring! Oh my god, did you hear that?! Grimes lays motionless on the mat, somewhat slumped over the trash can. Pogo pulls him off the steel and goes for the cover; …1…2…3!

Winner: Pogo the Clown

Match Rating: 55%

6. Unprovoked

Pogo climbs up off Grimes and begins to lick his lips, celebrating the victory. The fans jeer the sadistic clown, who just snarls as he climbs through the ropes and out of the ring. He walks around the ring side, smirking in that psychotic manner as he does – and quickly grabs the woman who slapped him earlier by the hair! What the hell?! Pogo throws the woman over the guardrail and down onto the hard outside floor.

Scott Hudson: What the fuck is this all about?!

Godfather: Somebody get some help outta’ here for this poor lady, quick!

Pogo stares the woman down, who tries to escape, but in horror movie fashion, she falls. Pogo grabs her by the leg and takes a kick, but it doesn’t harm the big man – who simply throws the woman up onto his shoulder. Pogo looks around and smirks as the woman tries to fight, Pogo turns her around into a powerbomb position and begins to lick his lips. That sick son-of-a bitch! POGO BOMB ONTO THE CONCRETE FLOOR! The woman is down and out, she’s a broken heap all because of that sadistic son-of-a bitch Pogo the Clown! Pogo is obviously happy with what he’s accomplished; he just smirks sadistically as he heads to the back.

We quickly go to another montage which highlights the history of the National Wrestling Alliance, promoting it further and pushing it down our throats intently – this was obviously another burden imposed on NWA: Los Angeles by the National Wrestling Alliance.

Segment Rating: 48%

As we return, it’s Heavyweight title time. One of our two main events is about to start. Out from the back first emerges Ron ‘Da Truth’ Killings as the gangsta rap flares up.

Scott Hudson: If you think the night’s been action packed so far, well, things are about ta’ get a whole lot hotter! The Heavyweight title is on the line; Booker T defends against Ron ‘The Truth’ Killings!

7. Heavyweight Title: Booker T © vs. Ron ‘Da Truth’ Killings

Booker T is out next with the Heavyweight Championship around his waist and with Stevie Ray by his side. Booker plays to the fans as he makes his way down to the ring, mouthing the words “Ron Killings? Da Truth? Ha! I pity ‘da foo’!” Booker T then unravels the championship from around his waist and hands it to Stevie Ray, who walks behind the champion. Then, Booker T proceeds to sprint down to the ring and slide under the bottom rope. Booker leaps quickly to his feet and ducks a Killings clothesline attempt, and on the return he knocks the challenger down with a forearm smash – knocking him down into the corner. Then, the Bookerman unleashes a series of vicious stomps to the chest of Killings, who sits propped up against the turnbuckle. Booker T backs off, walks around the ring before sprinting towards the corner and attempting a knee smash, but Killings quickly gets under the ropes and out of harms way, wisely. Booker leans over the ropes and points at Killings, mouthing obscenities at him. Suddenly, Killings hops onto the apron and hangs Booker throat first on the ropes with an ace crusher, which sees Killings land on his feet on the outside – and Booker spring back into the ring, clutching his throat and gagging for air.

Scott Hudson: That was cheap, Godfather.

The Godfather: Cheap but effective. Ya’ can’t blame the guy, after all, this is his big opportunity ta’ regain the gold.

Killings re-enters the ring, backs off into the ropes and on the return he drops a knee onto Booker’s face. Booker holds his face in pain. The Book is hurting. Killings pulls Booker up and chops him across the chest, knocking him back against the ropes. Killings then steps back before unleashing a furious clothesline, sending Booker tumbling over the top rope and to the outside of the ring. Killings begins to play to the fans in the ring, posing arrogantly to their dismay. A series of “Killings sucks dick!” chants flare up. Killings just shakes his head and flips the fans off. Killings sees Booker slowly climbing to his feet on the outside and goes up onto the top rope. Killings then leaps off with a big cross body, taking Booker T down on the outside! The “Killings sucks dick” chants transform into a series of “Only in LA!” chants. Killings pulls Booker up on the outside and throws him head first into the ring post with an Irish Whip. Booker falls backwards and into a release German Suplex from Killings, on the outside! Booker T lies in a disgruntled heap on the floor, on his knees with his head turned under his body. Killings pulls him up and rolls him back into the ring, to where he goes for the cover; ..1…2…, kick out! Killings pulls Booker up and whips him across the ring and into the ropes; Booker runs back towards Killings, who catches him and lifts him up for a “Book-End”, but Booker T drops down and ends up landing behind the challenger. Killings turns back to Booker and takes a toe kick to the mid-section. Killings doubles over and Booker T moves into the ropes, going for the Axe Kick, NO! Killings evades at the last moment! Booker T turns to Killings and takes a side kick to the face! Booker hits the mat and Killings goes for another cover, hooking the leg with aspirations of becoming the new champion; …1…2, kick out! He isn’t going to put Booker away that easily, especially with the title on the line.

Killings pulls Booker up once again before quickly planting him with a snap suplex in the middle of the ring, ensuring the death of the momentum which was running. Killings shakes his head, he wants to end this match as soon as possible. He climbs through the ropes and to the outside. Killings walks around to the rejuvenated ringside area, to where the announcers sit behind a different table due to what happened in the Vic Grimes versus Pogo the Clown match up. Killings shoves the time keeper off his table and takes the steel chair he sits on before turning back to the ring. Killings enters with the steel and sets Booker up for a chair shot. Booker slowly climbs to his feet and Killings his about to unleash a chair shot but Stevie Ray grabs it! Killings twists around towards Ray and punches him directly in the face, knocking him back towards the ropes. Ray staggers back towards Killings and eats a chair shot! Ray hits the mat, holding his head in absolute agony as Killings turns back to Booker – Book-End! Book-End in the centre of the ring! It’s over, it’s got to be over! Booker T exhaustedly throws himself over Killings, who is down for the count; ..1…2…, NO! Kick out! Killings just kicked out!

Scott Hudson: He just kicked out of the Book-End! Killings kicked out of the Book-End! Oh my god!

The Godfather: Nobody’s ever done that before, Hudson! Nobody’s kicked outta’ tha’ Book-End before, until now!

Booker T climbs up onto his knees, looking shocked. Looking tired. He slowly returns to his feet as Killings climbs off the mat. Booker T goes for the Axe Kick, but Killings moves out of the way! Booker turns and takes a kick to the gut. Killings then lifts him up high for a suplex, holding him in the vertical suplex position. He slowly turns, and drops Booker T down onto the mat face first, in a sit-out position! Truth Conviction to the champion! Booker T is out! He’s out of it! Killings bundles himself over the champion and hooks the leg; …ONE…TWO…THRE- NO! Booker T just got the shoulder up! He got the shoulder up! Killings slowly returns to his feet and goes up top, signalling for the end. Killings then flies with a 450 splash, but Booker rolls out of the way! Killings bounces up off the mat, clutching his chest in agony. Booker is up. Booker goes for a Harlem Side Kick, but Killings somehow goes under once again. Booker T is left in no man’s land; Truth or Consequences! Killings with a stunner to the champion! This is what won Killings the Heavyweight Champion the first time around! Referee Rudy Charles moves into position and counts the pin as Killings covers; …1…2…,

Scott Hudson: It’s over! IT’S OVER! NEW CHAMPION!

The Godfather: He JUST kicked out, Hudson! JUST!

Booker T is displaying great resilience; he won’t give up that easily! Killings shakes his head in disbelief as the fans stand up, they can’t take their eyes off this one. Booker T slowly climbs to his feet, doubling over. Killings goes for an Axe Kick of his own and connects with the back of Booker T’s head! The challenger refuses to cover! He shakes his head. What’s this all about? Killings lifts Booker up and sets him up for a Book-End! Wait, Booker grabs the ropes to block the move, keeping his chances of retaining the gold alive! Booker kicks Killings away from the attempted ‘Rock-Bottom’, as Hudson dubs it. The Truth runs back towards Booker … Harlem Sidekick! Killings hits the mat, he’s dazed, he’s bleeding from the nose. He’s doubled over, Booker runs into the ropes … Axe Kick! AXE KICK TO KILLINGS! Killings hits the mat hard, blood lays on the mat! Booker summons up enough strength to throw his arm over the challenger, cover; …1…2……3!

Winner: Booker T – still NWA:LA Heavyweight Champion

Match Rating: 80%

Stevie Ray, still somewhat ‘out of it’ due to that chair shot, retrieves the Heavyweight Championship and slides back into the ring as Rudy Charles raises Booker T’s arm high into the air, signifying the victory. Booker can’t believe it; he can’t believe that he survived that brutal, hard-fought battle. He raises the belt high into the air as Stevie takes a microphone.

Stevie Ray: This man, Booker T, ma’ brutha’ … He’s tha’ World’s Greates’! THE WORLD’S GREATEST!

Ray sets the microphone down and proceeds to embrace with the champion as we go to a screen, a screen which outlines the rules of the night’s main event.

And as we return to normality, the cage is slowly constructed by backstage staff. Then, “Natural Born Killaz” by Ice Cub and Dre hits, signalling the beginning of the main event: Gangster’s Paradise.

8. Gangster’s Paradise: Chilly Willy & New Jack vs. The New Age Gangsta’s

New Jack and Chilly Willy make their out from the back first, together. With New Jack giving us a little ‘jig’ to the music. New Jack enters the cage through the door and Chilly Willy follows. New Jack enters the ring as Chilly Wally walks around the outside perimeter, testing the structure of the cage. As this happens, Mustafa and Homicide both walk out from the back, both looking cold and calculated – both showing no fear. The two men walk down to the ring and enter the cage. They walk around the outside for a few moments, with Natural Born Killaz still playing in the background, as Chilly Willy enters the ring. Mustafa turns around as an official locks the door. Then, the music suddenly cuts out and realization sets in. Mustafa turns to the door, his eyes widen. Homicide, however, has a look of “I don’t give a fuck” on his face. An official in the ring holds the dog collars and leash. New Jack snatches it off of him and puts it on. He then turns his attention to Mustafa, mouthing the words “put it on, ya’ mother-fuckin’ pussy!” at him. Mustafa removes the bandana and takes the other dog collar, through the ropes and puts it on. Almost instantaneously, New Jack jumps back, pulling Mustafa into the apron with impact! Mustafa pulls himself up onto the apron and is dragged through the ropes by the Original Gangsta, who looks to continue the assault with a stomp to the back of Mustafa’s head. Homicide enters the ring and takes New Jack out with a vicious clothesline to the throat, knocking him down to the mat. Homicide then turns to Chilly Willy and takes the big man down with a quick arm drag. Chilly Willy returns to his feet and misses with a clothesline, giving Homicide the chance to plant him with a DDT! At the other side of the ring, Mustafa is up and is pounding away on New Jack in the corner. Mustafa then proceeds to choke out his former partner, wrapping the leash around his neck and pulling back. New Jack gags but Mustafa eventually releases New Jack. Mustafa then turns his attention to Homicide, and gives him some very clear instructions.

Mustafa Saed: Get this fuckin’ thing off me, man!

Homicide moves up behind Saed and slowly removes the dog collar from around his neck, throwing it down to the mat. Saed then picks the collar up and fastens it around one of the ring ropes. What the hell? Chilly Willy climbs to his feet and attacks Mustafa from behind with a hard blow to the back of Mustafa’s head. Chilly turns to Homicide and catches him with a swift powerslam in the centre of the ring, cover; …1.., kick out. New Jack tries to climb to his feet, but his held back by the ropes. New Jack turns and tries to unfasten himself, but Mustafa grabs him via the legs and tips him over the ropes! That sonuva bitch! New Jack is hanging at the other side of the ropes! He can’t release himself, he’s gagging for air. Mustafa turns away from New Jack and to Chilly Willy. The New Age Gangsta’s proceed to double-team Willy, hitting him with stereo kicks to the gut. Homicide then lifts Willy up for a suplex as Mustafa goes up onto the top rope. Homicide drops Willy with a big suplex, as Mustafa flies with a big splash from the top rope! Meanwhile, New Jack manages to get his feet onto the apron, preventing any further harm. New Jack manages to unfasten the dog collar from around his neck and gains a huge pop from the fans. The Original Gangsta storms into the ring and takes Mustafa out with a flying lariat. Homicide swings at New Jack, but the Gangsta ducks under and catches Homicide with a big neckbreaker! New Jack sits up and walks towards the ropes, to where he unfastens the dog collar and drags it back into the ring. New Jack takes the dog collars off the leather leash and dumps them to the outside. He then proceeds to WHIP Mustafa across the back with the leather! Mustafa lets out a roar of agony. New Jack then turns to Homicide and wraps the leather around his throat, choking him out.

Scott Hudson: Remember folks, this is one-hundred-percent no holds barred action! You won’t see stuff like this in your bullshit promotions like Vinnie Mac’s East Coast, or up in Canada. They’d more than likely censor this.

New Jack releases Homicide as Mustafa climbs to his feet. New Jack boots Mustafa in the face as Chilly Willy rejoins us with a staple gun in hand! Mustafa turns and gets his forehead stabled! Blood emerges from the gash on Mustafa’s forehead as Willy disposes of the foreign object. Where the hell did he get that from? Willy then proceeds to lift Mustafa up onto his shoulder for a powerbomb, but Homicide is up … Superkick to Chilly Willy! Willy falls back and Mustafa hits the ropes throat first and bounces back to the mat, having been somewhat guillotined. New Jack turns to Homicide and goes for a right, but Homicide kicks him before he can reach. The New Age Gangsta then proceeds to run towards the ropes and launch New Jack over the top, and into the steel fucking cage! Oh my god! New Jack hits the hard concrete floor, and the impact is audible. He hit the floor head first! New Jack lays back holding his head in absolute agony. Homicide looks down at his victim for a few moments as Mustafa returns to his feet. Homicide pulls Chilly Willy up and drills him with a Piledriver as Mustafa climbs up onto the top rope. Mustafa then flies with a diving headbutt, ala New Jack, and connects with the sternum of Willy! Homicide quickly covers; …1…2…3! Fall one belongs to the New Age Gangsta’s!

Scott Hudson: And now, from this point on, the New Age Gangsta’s can only win the match if Mustafa pins New Jack – despite them not being attached to each other by the leash anymore. This type of match is uncontrollable!

New Jack slides back into the ring, bloodied, with a glass bottle in hand, probably accidentally left their when the cage was being set up. Mustafa and Homicide turn their attention to the Original Gangsta, who looks hurt, increasingly hurt by the moment. However, suddenly, Chilly Willy springs to life behind them! Chilly Willy lifts Homicide up into a backdrop position, spins around and plants him with a sit-out powerbomb! Meanwhile, New Jack quickly slides under the ropes. Mustafa walks towards him … SMASH! NEW JACK JUST SMASHED THE GLASS BOTTLE OVER MUSTAFA’S HEAD! New Jack disposes of the broken glass and falls on top of Mustafa, both men are bleeding. The referee gets into position to count and does so; …1…2…3! They’ve got a fall back already!

The Godfather: God damn! Get some help out here now! These two men are on their death beds; get the EMT’s out here, Hudson!

Scott Hudson: It’s all legal here, Godfather. This is Gangster’s Paradise, so anything goes!

Chilly Willy is the only man up. He goes to the outside and looks under the apron. After a few moments, he emerges with a table in hand. Willy sets up the table on the outside of the ring before going under the apron once again, this time retrieving a tub of gasoline and a box of matches! Oh my fucking god! Oh. My. God! Chilly Willy has got some deranged shit in mind. Willy throws the table into the ring and follows with the gasoline and matches. He sets up the table before picking Homicide up and drilling him with yet another powerbomb! Homicide slumps down to the mat, and rolls to the corner. Willy then begins to pour the gasoline all over the wood as the fans chant “LA!” patriotically. Willy then steps back and throws the bottle of gasoline over the top rope and out of the ring, with some of it spilling on the ring and ropes. Willy then lights a match and disposes of the box as the fans roar with approval! Chilly Willy is about to light the table, but Mustafa clubs him down from behind! The cheers turn into utmost jeers at the disproval of what just happened. Mustafa turns Chilly Willy around and sets him up, but New Jack is there too! New Jack almost takes Mustafa’s head off with a clothesline. Willy then reaches down and picks the match up, which is still alight … and drops it on the gasoline soaked wood! The table is immediately engulfed via flames! Oh my god! Homicide slowly climbs back into the ring and crawls on the mat. New Jack turns to him and kicks him in the face. Homicide falls back down onto the mat as Chilly Willy sets Mustafa up for a powerbomb. Willy turns to the table and is about to dump Mustafa through it …

SMACK! What the fuck is this?! Chilly Willy goes down to the mat in a heap; Mustafa has just had his ass saved by … SMACK! Chair shot to the skull of Mustafa! Wait, that’s CHRIS CANDIDO! “The One” is back! Candido turns his attention to New Jack and almost decapitates him with a vicious chair shot! Oh my god, what the hell is Chris Candido doing here? Homicide climbs to his feet and also eats a vicious chair shot to the skull! Candido drops the steel and poses in the ring and his handed a microphone by Tammy Lynn Sytch, who smiles at her man. The fans jeer loudly; they’re pissed off, understandably.

Chris Candido: What am I doin’ here? Why the fuck am I back? It’s simple. All you sons-o’-bitches wanted ta’ see the end of Chris Candido when these assholes stole my damn spotlight, when New Jack destroyed me. When I got beaten to a pulp by a vicious mob, a gangsta, I was nothin’. Nothin’ but a joke, someone who was taken lightly. Well no-fucking-more! This is the time of Chris Candido, this is the time of the-e ONE Chris Candido! My time! MY TIME!

Candido disposes of the microphone and leaves along with Tammy as the fans continue to jeer, chanting “fuck you” at the duo. We flick away from Candido and back to the action within the ring, with all the superstars down and out.

Scott Hudson: Whoa! Chris Candido is back!

The Godfather: And he just screwed up an awesome match, Hudson. He got involved with somethin’ that didn’t involve him, jus’ to make an announcement.

Each of the four men slowly begin to rise to their feet, all questioning what just transpired with Chris Candido’s interference. The brawl soon re-ensues. Homicide is first to strike, striking New Jack down from behind with a hard blow to the back as Chilly Willy takes it to Mustafa at the other side of the ring. All four men are bloodied, some due to the chair shots they took from Candido. Mustafa hits Willy with a low blow as New Jack counters a whip to throw Homicide over the top rope and out of the ring. New Jack then turns his attention to Mustafa, who lifts Willy up and drops him with a Piledriver onto the steel chair which Candido left in the ring! Willy rolls to the outside, clutching his neck in agony. Mustafa then turns around and bumps into New Jack!

The Godfather: Oh my!

Scott Hudson: To quote a famous Oklahoman, Godfather, business is about ta’ pick up!

The two men, both bleeding, begin to trash talk each other as an eerie silence seems to consume the LA arena. New Jack knocks Mustafa back into the corner and begins to hammer away on him. Then, the Original Gangsta elbows Mustafa in the face and knocks him over with a swift clothesline. Mustafa lies prone on the mat as New Jack goes up onto the top rope. Wait, what the—New Jack is climbing up the cage! What’s this all about! The flaming table is at the other side of the ring, Mustafa is in the centre and both Chilly Willy and Homicide are on the outside and are out of it! New Jack stands at the top of the cage as a series of “holy shit” chants prematurely flare up. Then, in one single moment, New Jack leaps … He leaps off the top of the cage with a flying headbutt, but Mustafa rolls and New Jack hits the mat! Oh my fucking god, from fifteen feet in the air, all the way down to the hard, bloodstained canvas! Nobodies home! New Jack bounces off the mat, clutching his chest. He’s hurting, hurting a lot. He’s in absolute agony. Mustafa kicks him in the gut; lifts him up for a powerbomb … and slams him through the flaming table with fury! New Jack escapes the flames and lays on the mat, motionless. Everyone is down and out bar Mustafa, who staggers around the ring. He eventually falls on top of New Jack, the referee counts as a “bullshit” chant begins; ...1…2…3! The New Age Gangsta’s are victorious!

Winners: New Age Gangsta’s

Match Rating: 51%

The bell rings and the winners are introduced. The New Age Gangsta’s are victorious, but nobody’s moving. Nobody looks like a winner here at the culmination of Gangster’s Paradise two-thousand-and-five.

Scott Hudson: What a night! WHAT A NIGHT! It’s all gone down tonight, and don’t forget, tune into Urban Assault next week. Same channel, different time! Check your local listings for further details. I’m Scott Hudson, good night!

And with that, the show is cut and we fade out.

Event Rating: 61%

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Random Notes

- I am running the show as a weekly pay per view on EWR, hence it's length. I used the maximum number of segments available this time, but I''ll probably cut back on the smaller shows to give them more of a "weekly show" feel. This can be explained by having the television network cut the hours back for regular shows, or something, and only giving extra alotted time for bigger events.

- I hope the whole Southern Comfort thing to kick the show off didn't offend. It's their character. I asked about this in the NWA Domination discussion thread, and people said it would be fine, so whatever.

- The main event. Ah, I thought it lacked. But I went with the EWR rating, hence some of the 'weird' booking during it and it being a clusterfuck.

And that's about it.

- LK

Artist/Band: Sevendust

Are you male or female: Angel's Son

Describe yourself: Burned Out

How do some people feel about you: Dead Set

Describe your ex girlfriend/boyfriend: Bitch

Describe your current girlfriend/boyfriend: Beautiful

Describe where you are: Home

Describe where you want to be: My Ruin

Describe what you want to be: Gone

Describe how you live: Damaged

Describe how you love: Too Close to Hate

Share a few words of wisdom: Live Again

"Perfect" Albums

Green Day - "American Idiot" : All around a great album, in my opinion. From tracks such as "American Idiot" to "Whatshername", the album just flows really well and hasn't got boring since I purchased it several months back.

Sevendust - "Animosity" : All around greatness, IMO.

CKY - "Infiltrate . Destroy . Rebuild" : Another surprisingly good album. When I first got this, I listened to it none stop - but now my interest in it as slowly faded. However, when I do decide to listen to it, there isn't a track that I have to skip.

Not Quite Perfect

Sevendust - "Home" : It's a good album, although I'm always inclined to skip a few of their tracks, namely "Headtrip" and "Bender".

Korn - "Greatest Hits Vol. 1" : This album, for a 'Greatest Hits' album, generally lacks some of the Korn tracks that should be included (eg. "Faget", "Dead Bodies Everywhere" & "Everything I've Known"). Some of the inclusions are meh, such as the Freak on a Leash remix and Twist. However, this album is good, but doesn't hold up with the ones mentioned above, especially for a 'Greatest Hits" album.

<font color=#990033>-</font> In last weeks main event we saw the possibility of a shock victory become reality as the Television Champion Mike Awesome pinned World Champion Taz in the middle of the ring after Sabu interfered; continuing his war with the champion. To add insult to injury, Sabu stared at the fallen champion in the eyes and took his title belt – something which Taz challenged Sabu to do earlier on in the evening. Sabu then left with the belt as Awesome got the cover for the impressive win. Now, Taz surely wants to get his hands on the champion – but what will Mike Awesome have to do with the whole title situation? After all, he just beat the champion so he surely deserves a World Title match; right? Taz is set to be in the building, but will Sabu show up with the championship? What will go down on this weeks Hardcore Revolution between these men?

<font color=#990033>-</font> Raven and The Eliminators gained the tainted victory over Tommy Dreamer and, the Tag Team Champions, The Pitbulls last week on Hardcore Revolution when The Dudley Boys interfered, taking out the Tag Team champions. The Dudley Boys have got a title shot inline sometime in the near future. Meanwhile, Raven got the pinfall over Tommy Dreamer once again. Tommy Dreamer wasn’t happy about this; especially after Stevie Richards interfered early on in the match too, despite the fact that it worked in the Innovator of Violence’s favour. Tommy Dreamer and Raven have both been confirmed for Hardcore Revolution this week; the question remains, “what’s going to happen between these two Hardcore City superstars?”

<font color=#990033>-</font> In confirmed action, Jerry Lynn (w/ Francine) goes one on one with Christian York in what should be an action packed match as the veteran takes on the rookie. Will Francine’s abilities as Lynn’s manager help him to victory? Or will York pull out the ‘upset’?

<font color=#990033>-</font> In other action, we will find out the number one contender for the Television Championship as Chris Chetti, Guido Maritato, Mikey Whipwreck and Yoshihiro Tajiri battle it out in a four way dance match! The winner will receive a title shot next week at Hardcore Revolution.

<font color=#990033>-</font> You want high innovative action? Don’t go to the coast; don’t jump borders, just tune into Hardcore Revolution on America One!

<center><font color=#990033>HARDCORE REVOLUTION</font></center>

<font color=#990033>2nd February 2002</font>

“NWA is about to get … EXTREEEEME!” Then, as the “demonic” music plays in the background, we flick to the video montage which shows us what went down at the Brawl for All pay per view event; including the return of Sabu, the formation of Raven’s alliance and a number of other things, including Mike Awesome defeating Jerry Lynn to retain the Television Championship. Then, the montage stops and we go to the ring to where Joey Styles stands. Behind Styles stands the ring announcer Joel Gertner and referee John Finnegan. The fans chant “HC-Dub” and “Fuck ‘em up, Joey!” in the background as they eagerly anticipate the action which can only be brought to you at Hardcore City. Styles raises the microphone up to his mouth and begins to speak.

<font color=#990033>“Welcome to Hardcore City!”</font>

The fans roar with approval as Joey resumes.

<font color=#990033>“Welcome to America One and welcome to the-e Hardcore Revolution! I’m Joey Styles and tonight we have one hell-of-a show in store for you!”</font>

Joey points to the fans, becoming somewhat a figure of propaganda for the fans. Styles pauses for a moment before resuming.

<font color=#990033>“In fact; in the nights main event we will be seeing the-e World Heavyweight Champion, the man who defeated Chris Candido at Brawl for Hall, Taz go one on one with the Television Champion, the man who out-did Jerry Lynn at the P-P-V, Mike Awesome! Damn, I bet’cha glad that we’re on America One, huh?”</font>

Another brief pause later and Joey resumes, again.

<font color=#990033>“Also, Tommy Dreamer teams up with the Tag Team champions, The Pitbulls to take on Raven and The Eliminators! Oh my god, that’s HUGE! What a way to kick off Hardcore Revolution! Remember folks, this is the first of many Hardcore Revolution events ta’ come, so hold tight and don’t leave the ride – it’s only just beginning!”</font>

Styles hands the microphone back to Joel before climbing out of the ring and heading towards the studio as System of a Down’s “Toxicity” hits, and as it does, the threesome of Christian York, Joey Matthews and The Sandman emerge from the back.

<font color=#990033>York and Matthews vs. Tajiri and Whipwreck</font>

York and Tajiri tie up in the centre of the ring to start things off, but Tajiri breaks things up quickly with a hard kick to the back of York’s head. York falls back and hits the corner, quickly tagging in Joey Matthews. Matthews springs to life and knocks Tajiri down with a forearm smash before turning to the advancing Mikey and taking him down with a arm drag. Mikey returns to his feet and goes for a spinning kick, but Matthews goes under and catches Mikey from behind with a Reverse DDT! Matthews covers but Tajiri breaks it up on ‘two’. Tajiri drags Matthews up and whips him into the corner, following up with a turnbuckle clothesline! Matthews staggers, leaning back on the ropes. Tajiri somehow flips over Matthews, grabs his legs and locks in the Tarantula! Matthews screams in pain as Whipwreck takes it to York, knocking him over the top with a clothesline. Mikey then runs across the ring and into the opposing ropes, but he never saw Tajiri with Matthews in the Tarantula, and inadvertently knocked Tajiri down to the outside floor as Matthews hit the mat. After a few moments of deliberating and holding his head, Mikey decides to fly over the top with a big somerset plancha, but York gets out of the way and Mikey hits the guardrail! Mikey staggers around on the outside, somehow returning to his feet, and wonders into a vicious superkick from York! With Mikey down, York returns to the ring and poses for a moment as Tajiri re-enters the squared circle as The Sandman looks on. Tajiri wonders towards York and ducks a clothesline and takes York down with a forearm smash on the return! Matthews runs towards Tajiri but takes a stiff kick to the gut, Tajiri then lifts Matthews into the air and connects with a Tiger Bomb in the middle of the ring! York returns to his feet, but Mikey flies from the top rope and connects with a massive hurricanrana! Mikey continues to assault York as Matthews climbs up onto his knees, in no-mans land. Tajiri sets aim and connects with the Kick of Death; kicking Matthews hard in the temple! Tajiri covers as Sandman shakes his head, already making his way towards the back with a look of disgust on his face, the referee counts; …1…2…3!

WINNERS: Tajiri and Whipwreck

RATING: 75%

Tajiri and Whipwreck celebrate in the ring as York and Matthews come around. York and Matthews look around and see that The Sandman is nowhere in sight. York pounds the mat in frustration as we go elsewhere.

Elsewhere happens to be backstage and the locker room of the “Human Suplex Machine”, the World Heavyweight Champion in Taz. The camera moves through the door and towards Taz, who sits back in the steel chair which sits in front of the drawers, mirrors and the World Heavyweight Championship which hangs nonchalantly on the desk. Taz looks around for a few moments and then begins to speak.

Taz: Las’ night I walked inta’ the Hardcore City arena ta’ defend MY title against Chris Candido; on the very same night, I barely walked outta’ the arena with one man in my mind: Sabu!

Taz nods his head as the black towel drapes over his face.

Taz: Ya’ see, I beat Chris Candido and made him my bitch! Then, Sabu saw it necessary ta’ make a big impact on his return and he decided ta’ walk his crippled-ass down ta’ the ring and take ME out! Well Sabu, I’ve got news for ya’ – you did hit me, you did facebusta’ me onto MY title, yeah, you did – but I’m still up! I’m STILL ah-live! I’m still standin’ Sabu, I’ve still got MY Championship and there ain’t SHIT you can do about it!

Taz takes the championship off the desk and puts it on his lap; the camera focuses on it.

Taz: You see Sabu; this is my pride ‘n joy! This is what I go down ta’ the ring for each and every night, to beat guys like you ta’ keep MY title! I beat guys like you within a inch of your life! I beat’chu down like the little bitches you are! Lets face it Sabu, doctors told you to keep your broken down ass away from the ring – MY ring – and what did you do, huh?! You decided ta’ wobble out from the back, losin’ your dignity, and attack me! Well I’ve got news for ya’, when I finally get my hands on you, heh, you’ll regret every fuckin’ moment of it! You’ll regret attackin’ me in the ring, you’ll REGRET ever pissing me off! You’ll wish that you stayed down afta’ Chris Benoit broke your neck! Yeah Sabu, I know your Homicidal, Genocidal and Suicidal or whateva’ the fuck you call yourself!

Taz stops for a moment before resuming.

Taz: You near enough kill yourself for this business, you go out and put your body on tha’ line each and every night; well Sabu, when I get my hands on you it’s gonna’ be different! Let’s face it, when you stare at me face ta’ face an’ resort from your ambushes, you’ll be suicidal! There’ll be no escape! There’ll be no hidin’ for, what, two years plus! In fact Sabu, you’ll be committin’ career suicide once ‘n for all! Sabu, you want my title – bring your sorry ass down ta’ the ring tonight afta’ my match with Awesome; **Taz points to his eyes** look at me in the eyes, take my title and say it’s yours – c’mon, I dare ya’! I dare ya’ ta’ take my title, c’mon Sabu! Stare me down, face ta’ fuckin’ face and take MY belt! Hardcore City’s numba’ one title!

Taz sets the title back down onto the desk and then continues.

Taz: Mike Awesome, you’re the TV Champ, huh?! Numba’ two! Ya’ see Awesome, ta-night is tha’ night .. Ta-night is the night where I prove ta’ the world that ‘chur nuthin’ but a punk! You see Awesome, you had ta’ cling onta’ Shane Douglas’ fame ta’ get the shot – and now, I’ll show you why Shane Douglas was my bitch, the little bitch I slapped around in tha’ ring whenever he opposed me! Ya’ see Mike, you’re nuthin’ in comparison to Shane Douglas – and you’re NUTHIN’ in comparison ta’ me!

Taz stops for a moment, staring directly into the camera.

Taz: Mike Awesome; BEAT ME IF YOU CAN .. SAH-VIIIVE IF I LET’CHU!

And with that, we flicker away from the locker room and to another destination as Joey Styles comments on Taz’s “harsh words”.

SEGMENT RATING: 76%

We flicker to the sounds of shrieks, screaming and deep breathing. The corridors are dim, a dim blue light consumes them, reflecting of the steel lockers. The scene is something which you could expect in a horror movie of some sort. Suddenly, JT Smith, Chris Chetti and Francine burst down the corridor in fright as the monstrous figure of Rhino steps out from the shadows; snarling and breathing heavily. Smith turns to check on what’s going on in the background; GORE! Rhino goes JT Smith into the wall! Smith falls into a crumpled heap as Rhino returns to his feet, still snarling animalistically.

<font color=#990033>“What the hell is this in aid of?! What’s up with Rhino?!”</font>

Rhino then grabs the camera and pulls it in towards him, still breathing heavily. This man is psychotic, the look in his eyes are menacing.

Rhino: Doug Basham? Haha, you’re next, mother-fucker!

Rhino storms off down the corridor, heading towards the ring for his match with Doug Basham.

<font color=#990033>“This guy is … deranged! Why the hell did he attack JT Smith? Hell, I don’t know much about ‘La Máquina’, which translates to ‘The Machine’, Doug Basham. One thing’s for sure, if I was him – I’d run to Paul Heyman’s office, beg for mercy and try and get myself un-booked. Knowing Paul E, he’d tell me to suck it up and dig my own grave!”</font>

SEGMENT RATING: 75%

<font color=#990033>“La Máquina” Doug Basham vs. Rhino</font>

Basham makes his way out from the back, representing Mexico City, wearing a traditional luchadore mask even though, as we all know, Doug isn’t Mexican. Doug climbs onto the apron and then through the ropes as the fans boo. Doug ignores the fans as “Dead Bodies Everywhere” by Korn hits. To a chorus of “HC-Dub” and “Rhino” chants, the “Man-Beast” storms out from the back. Gritting his teeth and pounding his chest, Rhino rolls under the bottom rope and into the ring. Doug waits in the corner as Rhino raises his arms high into the air. Rhino then turns to Doug, but Doug still waits, trying to gain respect for Mexico City – after all, he is representing them here. Rhino was never too concerned about respect, and he runs and goes for a clothesline, but Doug goes under and catches Rhino with a neckbreaker! Doug hooks the leg; ..1, kick out. Rhino quickly returns to his feet as Doug kicks Rhino in the gut. Doug then sets Rhino up for a suplex, but Rhino blocks it and connects with a massive suplex of his own! Doug climbs off the mat clutching his lower back; he turns and takes a kick to the gut from Rhino. Rhino then lifts Doug up and connects with a massive gutwrench powerbomb in the middle of the ring! Rhino covers; ..1…2, kick out. Rhino pulls Doug up once again and whips him into the corner. Rhino follows up with a huge turnbuckle clothesline, crushing Doug in the corner! Doug then staggers forward and walks into a huge Spinebuster from the Man-Beast! Rhino covers once again; ...1…2.., kick out! Doug JUST kicked out of that one! Doug slowly returns to his feet as Rhino goes for a short-arm clothesline, Doug goes under and catches Rhino with a huge German Suplex – into the bridge; ..1…2.., kick out. Rhino and Doug both return to their feet and go into a stand off, receiving a round of applause from the fans. Doug turns around and begins to play to the fans, but it works against him as Rhino attacks from behind with a series of clubbing blows to the back of Doug. Rhino grabs Doug via the mask and throws him through the ropes and to the outside. Doug hits the hard floor. Rhino climbs through the ropes and bundles Doug onto the apron before dragging him around towards the announcers table which sits on the outside of the ring; of course, this sparks off a series of premature “HC-Dub” chants from the fans. Rhino scoops Doug up for a Piledriver and leaps off the apron, Piledriving Doug Basham through the ring announcers table on the outside! Holy shit! Doug is out of it! Rhino pulls Doug up and rolls him back into the ring. Rhino follows and covers the broken Basham; ..1…2…3!

WINNER: Rhino

RATING: 69%

Doug slowly scrambles to his feet, but Rhino is waiting and he immediately Gores “La Máquina” out of his boots! As Rhino returns to his feet and raises his arms high into the air, we cut to a quick commercial break. Remember, we’re on America One – not PPV.

We return to the show, and at this point, the table has been replaced and Rhino is out of site. EMT’s are carrying Doug Basham to the back on a stretcher, neck braced and whole. As this is happening, “Scapegoat” by Fear Factory hits and out from the back steps Jerry Lynn. Unusually, Lynn isn’t alone and out from the back with him steps the “Head Cheerleader” Francine. Why is Francine accompanying Lynn down to the ring? The fans chant “flash” at Francine, but Francine as apparently turned “lady like” and doesn’t oblige, instead she enters the ring along with Jerry. Jerry takes a microphone and raises it up to his mouth.

Jerry Lynn: At Brawl for All I lost my big opportunity; I lost my chance at the Television title! I had Mike Awesome down, but I wasted the opportunity like I’ve done plenty o’ times in the past. It’s always been one thing! One simple mistake that as cost me my big chance – no longer! You see, I need someone in my corner to help me focus on the goals I’ve set myself! I need someone who has been ta’ the top of the mountain.

<font color=#990033>“Well, I’m sure Francine has been at the top of many mountains in her time.”</font>

Joey proceeds to giggle like a little school girl as Lynn looks around at the fans, sensing the wrong use of words. Lynn ignores the giggling and the chants of “climb to the top of my mountain, Francine!” chants from a portion of the Philadelphian fans.

Jerry Lynn: Now without further adieu, I give you the woman that’s gonna’ steer me to the top of the mou-- **sensing the misuse of the words again, he re-directs** to the top!

Lynn hands Francine the microphone and steps back into the corner.

Francine: Shane Douglas was nothing before he gained my ‘services’ as manager. In fact, Shane Douglas was a bigger sewer rat than he is today.

The insult towards Douglas draws a nice pop from the fans. Remember, Shane Douglas betrayed Hardcore City for the glamour of Los Angeles.

Francine: Jerry Lynn is different. Jerry Lynn is the most under-utilised, under-appreciated athlete in this business! Jerry Lynn is World Championship material, but yet he hasn’t held a major title in his career? Look at it, over in Los Angeles Shane Douglas is at the top of the mountain! Over in East Coast we’re seeing Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Test run things. Gee, I wonder if it as anything to do with the friendship they have with the management. While Shawn Michaels, Shane Douglas and Erik Watts are receiving the undeserving title shots, the underserved main event positions, Jerry Lynn is down curtain jerking, doing the ‘J-O-B’. Jerry Lynn has had enough! Jerry deserves more! He deserves more than a one-off title shot against Mike Awesome! Jerry Lynn deserves more than a couple of matches with Stevie Richards! Jerry Lynn deserves to be in the main event of this company, he deserves to headline pay per views, he deserves the World Heavyweight Championship! And you know what? Jerry Lynn WILL get what he deserves!

Francine nods her head and hands the microphone back to Jerry.

Jerry Lynn: Oh and rest assure; I’m not married to the boss’s daughter, I’m not the boss’s kid and I ain’t a member of a little backstage group. **Lynn shakes his head** I’m Jerry Lynn! Remember it!

Lynn sets the microphone down as “Scapegoat” flares up once again. Jerry then holds the ropes down for his new manager, Francine, and the duo head to the back as we switch to the studio and to the ever delightful Joey Styles.

SEGMENT RATING: 62%

Joey stands looking as smug as ever, with his head buried in the large headset which he wears for his broadcasting duty.

<font color=#990033>“Strong words from Jerry Lynn there, and of course, Francine.”</font>

Styles stops for a moment before continuing.

<font color=#990033>“We’ve already seen a lot go down tonight at Hardcore Revolution, our debut show on America One! Tajiri and Mikey, one of our rising tag teams, have defeated York and Matthews. Rhino did Hardcore City proud and beat the living daylights out of Mexico City’s Doug Basham. Jeez Konnan, we asked for some, ya’ know, competition?”</font>

Joey grins.

<font color=#990033>“Taz has challenged Sabu! Oh my GOD! And we still have a lot ta’ come! We will see our two singles champions collide as the World Champion Taz takes on the TV Champion Mike Awesome in what should be a spectacular match! Remember folks, you tune into America One to watch great, breathtaking action! You tune into comedy central to see NWA:LA.”</font>

Was that a cheap shot? If you are wondering, NWA: Los Angeles have recently acquired their second Television show on Thursday nights on Comedy Central. Joey looks ever so proud of himself.

<font color=#990033>“Also tonight, Tommy Dreamer teams up with The Pitbulls to take on Raven and The Eliminators in what should be an amazing match! Oh my god, just thinking about it gets me all excited – damn, that’s Hardcore City for ya.”</font>

We then cut away from the studio and to a different room. The room is dull. We see a line of chairs in the locker room, and on them sit Saturn, Kronus and Stevie Richards. At the far end of the locker room, Raven sits against the wall, facing his disciples. Raven looks up at the three men and speaks.

Raven: Why d’you think I chose each of you? Because you were weak? Because you had fear? I chose you because you needed a leader; you have the capabilities to make it far under my guidance, under my wing, in my nest. You have no fear, you have no weakness; neither of you do. What did you do to Tommy Dreamer last night, Stevie?

Stevie looks up, and somewhat unconfident, he replies.

Stevie Richards: I l- lo- lost.

Raven shakes his head.

Raven: Look at the big picture. You didn’t lose. Who stood tall? Tommy Dreamer? No, he didn’t. Tommy Dreamer made you hurt, Stevie, he made you suffer but at the end of the day, he was the one left laying on the mat! He was the one unconscious at the end of the match. You see Stevie, when you’re under my wing, you don’t suffer the embarrassment of defeat. Sure, Tommy Dreamer might have been the one with his arm high in the air, but at the end of the match, he was the one with his arms spread eagled – am I correct?

Stevie nods.

Raven: You lost one battle Stevie but we won the next. Tonight Stevie? We’re going to win another battle, and then we’re going to win the war. Tommy Dreamer and The Pitbulls will not stand in our way, they will stand before us, but not stand in our way! Nobody can stop us, nobody. At the end of the day, you can not fail with my ideology – my beliefs – with me, the Raven.

Raven climbs to his feet, and spreads his arms wide – doing the crucifix pose.

Raven: Quote the Raven nevermore!

Raven nods and The Eliminators rise off their chairs and follow Raven out from the back as we return to the ring and to Joel Gertner.

SEGMENT RATING: 94%

<font color=#990033>Raven & The Eliminators vs. Tommy Dreamer & The Pitbulls</font>

The Pitbulls slug it out with Saturn and Kronus as Raven takes it to Dreamer on the outside. Dreamer counters an irish whip and sends Raven over the guardrail and into a clearing in the crowd. Dreamer hops over the barricade and connect with a leg drop onto Raven’s throat. In the ring, Saturn and Kronus take Pitbull #1 out with a double clothesline but receive a double clothesline themselves from Pitbull #2. Dreamer throws Raven back over the barricade and then climbs up onto the steel. Dreamer then leaps off with a big leg drop to Raven, connecting with his face! Dreamer then climbs up to his feet and does the Raven pose to the delight of the fans. As Dreamer poses, Saturn flies over the top rope with a big body press – knocking Dreamer down! Saturn pulls Dreamer up and rolls him into the ring towards Kronus, as The Pitbulls re-group after suffering stereo superkicks from The Eliminators. Kronus lifts Dreamer up and sets him up for a German Suplex, but The Pitbulls attack him from behind to break things up. The Pitbulls whip Kronus into the ropes and connect with a double big boot to the face! Kronus hits the mat and rolls to the outside. The Pitbulls turn their attention to Saturn, they swing at him with a double clothesline, but Saturn goes under and runs into a clothesline from Dreamer! The Pitbulls exit the ring and take Saturn with them. Pitbull #2 then rolls Raven back into the ring, to Dreamer! The fans roar with approval as Dreamer signals for Raven to get up. Raven does and turns into a kick to the gut from Dreamer. Dreamer then goes for the Dreamer DDT, but Raven weasels his way out of it and pushes Dreamer into the ropes. Dreamer clings onto the ropes for dear life as Raven goes for a dropkick, missing. Raven slowly climbs back to his feet and wonders into a Dreamer DDT from the Innovator of Violence!

<font color=#990033>“Dreamer DDT! Raven is down! Come on Tommy, cover the bastard! Cover him!”</font>

Dreamer doesn’t cover Raven; instead he pulls him back up and sets him up for another Dreamer DDT. Dreamer poses for a little too long, as Stevie Richards enters the ring with a steel chair in hand, waffling Dreamer in the back with it. Dreamer moans in agony and turns to Richards. Richards lines Dreamer up for another chair shot, but the Innovator of Violence evades and Richards inadvertently smacks Raven in the face with the steel! Richards panics, he doesn’t know what to do! He turns to Dreamer and gets back body dropped over the top rope and to the hard outside floor! The impact is audible! Dreamer can see the victory. Raven is down and out. Dreamer is about to pin, but The Eliminators enter the ring! Dreamer turns around … Total Elimination! Where the hell are the Pitbulls?! The camera revolves around to reveal The Dudley Boys taking it to The Pitbulls on the outside! All hell is breaking loose here! The Dudleys and The Pitbulls fight to the back, Dreamer is all alone with Raven and The Eliminators! Dreamer slowly climbs to his feet; he doesn’t know what’s going on. He staggers towards Raven, who takes the opportunity to connect with a Evenflow DDT onto the steel chair! Raven quickly bundles himself over Dreamer, ceasing the opportunity; …1…2…3!

WINNERS: Raven & The Eliminators

RATING: 65%

A “Bullshit” chant flares up as Raven poses above Dreamer. Raven then looks down at the Innovator of Violence and SPITS on him!

<font color=#990033>“Can you believe the audacity of this man? Spitting on a man while he’s down is low, very low. Then again, calling Raven a man would be obscure.”</font>

Raven continues to talk trash to the fallen Dreamer as we go to a commercial break.

We eventually return from the commercial and we go directly to Joey Styles who once again stands in the studio.

<font color=#990033>“Well folks, its main event time! Wow, what an event! And now, to top it off, the World Champion Taz goes one on one with the Television Champion Mike Awesome in a non-title match! Holy smokes, it’s gonna’ be one ta’ remember!”</font>

<font color=#990033>Mike Awesome vs. Taz</font>

Awesome is out from the back first, with the Television around his waist. Remember, this match up is to determine who the ‘superior’ champion is in Hardcore City. As Awesome tests the ropes in the ring, the arena is plunged into a red glow and the familiar chords of Taz’s entrance music strike. Then, from the back steps the champion, with the towel over his head and with the championship around his waist. Taz eventually enters the squared circle and the match begins. Awesome takes control with a knee across Taz’s mid-section, making the World Champion double over. The Television Champion then clubs Taz down to the mat with several blows to the back. Awesome pulls Taz up and simply tosses him into the corner. Awesome follows up with a turnbuckle clothesline, crushing Taz against the pads. Awesome then grabs Taz via the head and pulls him out of the corner, but Taz escapes with a few elbows to the mid-section of the Television Champion. Awesome doubles over giving Taz the opportunity to connect with a snap suplex! Taz doesn’t cover; instead he pulls Awesome back up off the mat and drills him with another snap suplex. Taz rolls through once again and sets the Television Champion up for another suplex, but Awesome drops behind and connects with a suplex of his own! Awesome crawls over Taz and hooks the leg; ..1…2, kick out. Awesome pulls Taz back up off the mat, knees him in the gut and sets him up for a Powerbomb – placing his head between his legs. Awesome lifts Taz up onto his shoulders and looks for the Awesome Bomb, but Taz jumps down behind Awesome, turns and locks in the Tazmission! Awesome struggles, wriggling around and manages to flip Taz over his shoulder with a snapmare. Awesome then quickly drops the knees onto the World Champions face and goes for the cover; …1…2., kick out. Awesome pulls Taz back off the mat, turns him around and sets him up for a backdrop, but Taz blocks Awesome’s attempts to life him, turns the TV Champion around and connects with a T-Bone Taz-Plex! Awesome bounces off the mat clutching his back in pain. Awesome climbs off the mat and staggers backwards into a German Suplex from Taz, into the bridge; ..1…2…, kick out! Awesome just managed to kick out of that one!

<font color=#990033>“Taz almost had Awesome there with that perfectly executed German Suplex; and folks, that is why Taz is our World Champion! He’s in the prime of his career, and in my mind he is perhaps the best champion in the world of professional wrestling today, bar none! Put Taz against any of the other champions and he’d do Hardcore City proud, I can guarantee it!”</font>

Taz releases Awesome and waits for him to return to his feet. Awesome does; and receives another massive German Suplex from the champion! Awesome bounces off the mat and slowly returns to his feet. Awesome backs off a little as Taz stalks him from behind, but Awesome sees it coming and leaps halfway across the ring with a flying lariat, knocking the World Champion down to the mat! Taz rolls around for a moment but returns to his feet and receives a kick to the gut from Awesome. Awesome then lifts Taz into the air for the Awesome Bomb, and connects! Taz bounces off the mat and Awesome falls back on the champion, covering h-- wait! Taz locks the Tazmission in on Awesome! How the hell did he get the Tazmission in from that predicament! Awesome quickly jolts off the mat; Taz clings on like a pitbull! Awesome is going to tap, he has no choice! Wait a minute! Here comes Sabu! Sabu sprints down to the ring with a steel chair in hand. Sabu throws a chair into the ring, Taz is unaware of what’s happening. Sabu then leaps up into the centre of the top rope and flies with a big dropkick to the back of Taz’s head! Taz releases Awesome and goes down to his knees. Sabu takes the steel chair as Taz climbs to his feet. Sabu throws the chair and Taz foolishly catches; Van Daminator! Sabu kicks the chair into the Heavyweight Champions face! Taz falls back and hits the mat as Sabu climbs out of the ring and retrieves the World Championship from the announcers table. He then re-enters the ring, turns Taz over and stares at him directly in the eyes with the championship in hand! What the hell? Is Sabu answering Taz’s challenge?! Sabu then leaves, holding the championship. He backs off up the ramp as Awesome climbs to his feet and goes up onto the top rope. He raises his arms before leaping off the top with the Awesome Splash, connecting with Taz in the centre of the ring! Awesome hooks the leg; …1…2…3!

WINNER: Mike Awesome

RATING: 73%

<font color=#990033>“Oh my god! What an upset! Mike Awesome has just defeated the World Champion thanks to Sabu! What the hell does Sabu want with Taz? Look at him; he’s celebrating with the World Championship! Wait until Taz sees this! What a night, what a damn right! Thanks for watching!”</font>

Show Rating: 73%

<B><font color=#990033>-</b></font> On Saturday night we’re going to witness the debut of NWA: Hardcore City’s first television event and we’re going to see it on America One. At Brawl for All we witnessed the formation of a cult-like force with Raven taking the reigns, aligning himself with Stevie Richards and the returning Eliminators, John Kronus and Perry Saturn, revealing himself as the mastermind behind Tommy Dreamer’s misfortune. At Brawl for All, Raven and co left Beulah and the Innovator of Violence for dead – what do they have in store next for Hardcore City? Raven apparently wants to get his hands on the World Championship, but due to the return of Sabu, will he be able to? In fact, the first ever Hardcore Revolution main event has been set; we will witness one hell-of-a contest as Tommy Dreamer teams up with our Tag Team Champions, The Pitbulls, to take on Raven and The Eliminators in what should be a chaotic affair.

<B><font color=#990033>-</b></font> Speaking of Sabu, the “Arabian Superstar” will be at Viking Hall this Saturday Night, but what will he have in store for the World Heavyweight Champion Taz? We saw Sabu celebrate with the championship, but why? Does Sabu want the title or does Sabu simply have beef with Taz? Will we get an explanation at Hardcore Revolution? What will have Taz to say about this all ordeal, especially since he is set to go one on one with our Television Champion Mike Awesome in what should be a great match.

<B><font color=#990033>-</b></font> We have some great Tag Team action in store for you, too, as the “Anti-Hardcore Alliance” of Christian York and Joey Matthews, along with the reformed Sandman, take on the team of Yoshihiro Tajiri and Mikey Whipwreck, two former Hardcore City Television Champions. Will York and Matthews make a statement? Or will the hard-hitting, high-flying duo of Tajiri and Whipwreck be too much for the rookies? One thing is for sure, The Sandman will be in York and Matthews’ corner and he will want to give his pupils a quick boost in their career.

<B><font color=#990033>-</b></font> Rhino came to Hardcore City at Brawl for All, sending a message out to the other NWA promotions and to the Hardcore City locker room; he is not to be f###ed with. Rhino wants to show the boys in the back why he is not to be messed with, and he has the opportunity this Saturday Night as he goes one-on-one with NWA: Mexico City’s Doug Basham in a inter-promotional match. Will the man who calls Hardcore City “Home” be too much for “La Máquina”? Will the Hardcore Revolution walk strong or will Rhino fall at the first hurdle in his Hardcore City career? Join the Hardcore Revolution this Saturday night and find out for yourselves!

“The National Wrestling Alliance presents … “ The Hardcore City logo appears on the screen as soon as the NWA logo disappears; then, we flicker to a montage which shows us what has been doing down at Hardcore City recently, including some old time clips, obviously sped up a tad, such as when Chris Benoit broke Sabu’s neck, prematurely ending the high-flyers career. Also, we see footage of Taz making Chris Benoit tap out and then making Raven tap out on the very same night to win the Hardcore City World Championship for the first time in his career. The montage then ends, and:

Suddenly, we switch to a small, messy office. Then, the stubble consumed face of the baseball cap and leather jacket wearing Paul Heyman appears; Hardcore City’s “Executive Producer”. Heyman’s eyes are narrow, a look of purpose set firmly in them. Heyman stares directly into the camera and speaks.

Paul Heyman: Welcome to Hardcore City – Brawl For All! Tonight fans we have one helluva’ action packed card set for YOU, yes YOU! We have the World Heavyweight Champion Taz defending his title against “Mr No Gimmicks Needed” Chris Candido in what WILL be one hell-of-a WRESTLING match! Yes, that’s what we’re here for – WRESTLING! Hardcore City .. WRESTLING! Sure, we’ve been castrat--, erm, helped out by the NWA but we’re still standing – we’re standing prowd! And tonight, we will give you the event of a lifetime. Fuck LA, fuck East Coast and fuck Canada up their two-dimensional asses! You want what they’ve got, huh? Look no further! Don’t fall for the bullshit they spew out.

Heyman pauses for a moment before continuing.

Paul Heyman: Speaking of bullshit, we’re not gonna’ give you any of that. In fact, the Tag Team Championships were scheduled to be on the line tonight with The Pitbulls defending the gold against Taka Michinoku and Funaki, however, that will not be happening. You see, Taka and Funaki have moved up to Canada to compete in Calgary.

Heyman nods as some jeers seep in from the background.

Paul Heyman: But, light emerges from the dark; we don’t disappoint! In fact, the Tag Team championships will still be on the line. In fact, it’ll still be The Pitbulls versus Japan as we, Hardcore City, have made one hell-of-a coupe! We are prowd to announce that The Pitbulls will be defending their Tag Team championships against one of the finest teams in the orient, Gedo and Jado!

Heyman pauses for a moment.

Paul Heyman: Who else could do that, huh? Vince McMahon?! Stu Hart?! Roddy Piper?! Bill Watts?! I don’t think so. Only WE can, Hardcore City .. Join us, join the **whispering** Hardcore .. Revolution!

We then fade away from Paul E and the locker room to what is nothing more than a bingo hall. A bingo hall converted for the event, to Viking Hall in Philadelphia. The camera pans around to reveal the “Brawl For All” logo which stands printed on the ring apron, we then pan around the rabid Hardcore City fans who are looking forward to Hardcore City’s first event for almost two months. The camera then shifts focus to the ring to where we see Joey Styles standing by with our ring announcer, Joel Gertner. Styles waits while the fans quieten down, waiting for them to end the “H-C-DUB”, which stands for “Hardcore City Wrestling”. Styles nods his head and grins before beginning to speak.

Joey Styles: God almighty; would ya’ look at that? Finally, NWA: Hardcore City has returned to where it belongs – PPV! That’s right! And because it’s such of an occasion, we’re going to offer you matches which are, ya’ know, PPV calibre! In fact, all three Hardcore City titles will be on the line TONIGHT!

Joey nods with a huge grin on his face as the fans applaud.

Joey Styles: The Tag Team titles will be on the line, as Paul E informed you, as the reigning champions The Pitbulls defend their gold against two of Japans finest athletes, one of Japans finest Tag Teams in Gedo and Jado!

Joey pauses a little more before moving onto the next topic.

Joey Styles: Also, the Television Championship will be on the line as Mike Awesome, whom defeated Mikey Whipwreck at our last pay per view event ‘November To Remember’, makes his first title defence against one of our finest athletes Jerry Lynn!

And last but not least.

Joey Styles: The World Championship will be on the line! Taz, the Human Suplex Machine, the man who beat Tajiri, Chris Benoit and Raven to capture the gold at November to Remember, defends the strap against .. “Mr No Gimmicks Needed”, a former member of the Triple Threat, Chris Candido! Wow, that’s all I can say; wow! Well, let’s not further the delay and get right to the action!

Joey leaves the ring as AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” hits.

#1 For Tag Team Titles

The Dudley Boys vs. Mikey Whipwreck & Tajiri

Out from the back first are Bubba Ray and D-Von, the team collectively known as The Dudley Boys. The fans boo the Dudley’s as Bubba almost gets into a fight with one of the fans, spitting on him. The fan tries to hop the barricade but security personal are there to stop him; Bubba, like the bastard he is, taunts the fan and receives “fuck you, Bubba!” chants from the rabid Philadelphian fans. Bubba flips them off and enters the ring with D-Von. Bubba and D-Von wait in the ring as some generic techno music hits, signifying the entrance of the cruiserweight duo of Mikey Whipwreck and Yoshihiro Tajiri. The two men sprint out from the back and quickly slide into the ring to where they are met with crushing blows from perhaps the biggest Tag Team in the professional wrestling world. D-Von whips Whipwreck in the ropes; Bubba follows up with a big splash in the corner onto Mikey as D-Von takes over “beating on Tajiri” duty. Whipwreck staggers forward after the splash and his almost decapitated via a big D-Von running clothesline; Whipwreck almost flips over on impact! Bubba turns his attention to Tajiri and receives a hard kick to the side, the impact is audible. Tajiri kicks Bubba again, but this time Bubba foolishly catches Tajiri’s leg and eats a big enziguri to the side of the head from the “Japanese Buzzsaw”, as Styles proclaims him. Bubba falls through the ropes and to the outside as D-Von tries to attack Tajiri, but the Dudley is cut short as Mikey leaps onto D-Von’s back and begins to strangle him! D-Von struggles as Tajiri lines him up for a kick to the face, and connects! D-Von falls down to the mat and Whipwreck hooks the leg; …1.., kick out.

Tajiri leaps onto the middle rope and comes off with a back flip, landing on D-Von with an Asai Moonsault! Tajiri covers; ..1….2.., kick out! Bubba climbs back onto the apron and takes a dropkick to the chest from Whipwreck, which knocks him back to the outside. Whipwreck goes up onto the top rope as Bubba slowly climbs back up to his feet. Mikey then flies with a big cross body, but Bubba catches him and drops him throat-first down onto the steel barricade! Whipwreck falls back and hits the mat, clutching his neck. Bubba then sets his sights onto the ring announcers table, which is armed with a stack of paper and a botched ring bell. Bubba clears the table and drags it around towards Mikey, who slowly climbs to his feet, still clutching his throat. Bubba kicks Mikey in the gut and sets him up for a Powerbomb, but Whipwreck counters with a Hurricanrana! As this happens, in the ring D-Von kicks Tajiri in the gut and lifts him up onto his shoulder, but Tajiri slides down behind and D-Von hits the ropes. Tajiri then runs up and clotheslines D-Von over the top rope and to the outside! D-Von lands on the table, but it doesn’t break! Whipwreck climbs up onto the apron and then runs along it, before leaping off with a elbow drop onto D-Von who lays on the table, putting him right through it!

Joey Styles: Oh my GAWD! This is .. Hardcore .. City!

D-Von lays on the outside floor as Tajiri slides Bubba back into the ring, Whipwreck and Tajiri both follow. Bubba climbs to his feet and walks into a double kick to the gut from the two cruiserweights. Whipwreck then hooks Bubba’s head and sets him up for a Tornado DDT, but Bubba holds him in the air until Tajiri strikes with a leg sweep, knocking Bubba right down – Whipwreck connects with the DDT! Bubba rolls over and Whipwreck crawls over, into the cover; …1…2…, kick out! Bubba Ray, like him or not, is showing great resilience here at Brawl for Hall; we were a matter of moments away from witnessing a huge upset. Bubba slowly climbs to his feet, staggering around a little. Tajiri runs towards him but eats a clothesline which knocks him down to the mat! D-Von re-enters the ring as Mikey goes up top. Mikey leaps off the top rope with a body splash, but D-Von catches him and immediately falls back .. Bubba comes off the ropes with the neckbreaker .. DUDLEY DEATH DROP! 3D! Whipwreck bounces off the mat, he’s out of it! Bubba keeps Tajiri at bay as D-Von hooks the leg; …1…2…3! The damn Dudley’s have done it!

WINNERS: The Dudley Boyz

MATCH RATING: 73%

The Dudley’s leave the ring, soaking up the jeers and “fuck you” chants from the Hardcore City fans. Bubba just grins as D-Von shouts “Oh Testify!” loudly. The number one contenders head behind the curtain as Tajiri re-enters the ring to check on Mikey. Mikey slowly comes too clutching his neck in agony.

Joey Styles: Well, Mikey and Tajiri were unlucky to fall short; but the experience of the Dudley Boys shone through, and that’s what inevitably gave them the victory. All credit to Tajiri and Whipwreck, though. These two men had an incredible rivalry last year, and they did great to put their differences aside and then to almost pull out the victory; wow, incredible!

Suddenly we see two men slide into the ring behind Tajiri and Whipwreck.

Joey Styles: Hey! That’s Christian York and Joey Matthews, the two men who are a part of The Sandman’s ‘Anti-Hardcore Movement’!

York and Matthews attack Tajiri from behind. York whips Tajiri into the ropes, on the rebound Matthews leaps into the air and almost decapitates him with a spinning kick to the head! Tajiri rolls to the outside in agony, clutching the back of his head, as Whipwreck slowly climbs to his feet. York scoops Whipwreck up and drills him with a Piledriver in the centre of the ring! Whipwreck is out of it, these two bastards are showing no remorse for their actions, instead they just push Whipwreck under the bottom rope and out of the ring. York and Matthews stand in the ring as The Sandman walks down the ramp, wearing his usual attire with the “Enter Sandman” T-Shirt and a pair of cargo jeans, smoking a cigarette and applauding York and Matthews as the fans chant “you sold out, Sandman!” in retaliation to the former Hardcore Icons appearance. Sandman continues to applaud the rookie tag team as he enters the ring to where Matthews hands him a microphone.

The Sandman: First of all, it’s James Fullington. Second of all, shut your fuckin’ holes!

The Sandman looks around with a look of bewilderment on his face as York and Matthews stand in the background, nodding their heads.

“The Sandman”: Hardcore City is a cruel promotion. Hell, back in ECW I was a cruel bastard but I pulled through without a care in the world. I continued ta’ smash beer cans over my skull, drink beer, smoke cigarette’s and beat the livin’ hell outta’ my opponents .. and now? I regret every damn minute of it.

Sandman nods his head.

“The Sandman”: While I was taking beatings and dishing them out, I lost my family. I lost my wife Lori and my kid Tyler. I lost them to Raven. However, over time I got them back and life was peachy, but they got pissed off and left for the hills. Nowadays, I only get ta’ see my kid at weekends and I have no contact with my wife. Why? Hardcore! Hardcore ruined my life.

The fans begin to listen to the former Hardcore Icon, clinging onto his words.

“The Sandman”: This cruel business chewed me up and spat me out, pissed me out down inta’ the gutter where all the other shit goes! I lost Lori, I lost Tyler .. I lost them for THIS? What the HELL was I thinking?! I lost them to the Hardcore lifestyle of Hardcore City, I lost them to walk past all of you [points to the fans] in the crowd, drink beer with you and smoke a cigarette with you; it wasn’t worth it, NOT WORTH IT!

The Sandman pauses as the fans chant “fuck you” at him, probably just for the sake of saying “fuck you”.

“The Sandman”: Hardcore wrestling ruined my life, now I’m gonna’ ruin hardcore wrestling! I’m gonna’ chew it up and spit it out, like it did ta’ me! I’m gonna’ spit it down into the gutter, to where it belongs! Losing blood, losing my family and losing my dignity isn’t worth this shithole!

The Sandman pauses once again.

“The Sandman”: The alcohol you forced me to drink, the blood you forced me to lose; heh, it killed The Sandman. You killed The Sandman!

York and Matthews nod in agreement with their mentor as we go to a transmission which as the sole purpose of hyping “Hardcore City on PPV”.

SEGMENT RATING: 73%

Raven vs. Spike Dudley

We return to the ring to where we see the “runt of the Dudley litter” Spike on his way down to the ring. Spike slaps a few hands and converses with “Hat Guy” for a few moments before sliding under the bottom rope and posing a little for the Philadelphian crowd. As Spike does this, Joey Styles speaks about what just transpired with The Sandman and what he just said. Then, “Come as you are” by Nirvana hits and out from the back emerges Raven. Raven does the ‘crucifix pose’ at the top of the entrance way before continuing on his journey down to the squared circle. On the outside of the ring, we have ourselves a new ring announcers table. Raven climbs onto the apron as Spike waits in the corner. Raven enters the ring and drops down into the opposing corner from Spike, looking down at the mat. Suddenly, Spike runs towards the corner and goes for a dropkick, but Raven gets under the ropes and Spike hits the mat. Raven reaches into the ring and pulls little Spike under the bottom ropes and to the outside. Raven throws Spike into the barricade and drills him with a clothesline, which knocks him over and into the crowd! Raven walks around to ring side and takes a steel chair as Spike bundles himself back over the barricade. Raven throws the chair and it connects right with Spike’s face! Spike falls into the apron as Raven continues the assault.

Joey Styles: I guess Raven is frustrated over losing his big opportunity at the Hardcore City championship last month, and he’s taking it all out on little Spike Dudley!

Raven rolls Spike back into the ring before going under the ring apron. Raven retrieves a Singapore Cane and enters the ring with it. Spike climbs to his feet and walks right into a hard cane shot to the skull! Spike falls into the corner as Raven drops the cane. Raven follows up to the corner, but Spike gets his feet up and kicks Raven right in the face! Spike then grabs Raven and runs up the turnbuckle, turns around and leaps off with the Acid Drop, and connects with it in the middle of the ring! Spike goes for the cover; ..1…2, kick out. Spike lifts Raven up again and this time he sets him up for a DDT, but Raven counters via pushing Spike away and into the ropes. Spike runs back at Raven and takes a drop toe hold; Spike’s head bounces off the cane! Spike climbs back up to his feet and walks right into a Evenflow DDT from Raven! Instead of covering, Raven reaches down and picks Spike up .. and locks in the Kata Hajime! Raven mouths the words “Tap you son-of-a bitch!” and Spike does as he is told and taps out three times! Raven is obviously trying to send a message out to the Hardcore City Champion here, the man who made him (Raven) tap out to the Kata Hajime at November To Remember!

WINNER: Raven

MATCH RATING: 69%

Raven eventually releases Spike, who slumps down on the mat gasping for air as we flick back to the studio and to Joey Styles.

Joey Styles: What a night! We’ve had two EXCELLENT Pay Per View quality matches and we have, what, four more to come! Four more top QUALITY matches?! People, all three of the Hardcore City titles will be on the line, and we’ll also see the climax of the raging Tommy Dreamer and Stevie Richards feud, a feud which started back last year when Stevie broke Beulah’s, Tommy’s Girlfriends, neck! We’ve got that culmination of that feud still to come tonight, but now, the Pitbulls defend Hardcore City against Japan! Oh my god, what a match! Let’s go to the ring now to see what goes down!

And as Joey says, we go back to the ring to where The Pitbulls stand with their Tag Team titles over their shoulders, facing off with the smaller Gedo and Jado of Japan.

Tag Team Title Match

The Pitbulls © vs. Gedo & Jado

The Japanese superstars stare directly at the chests of their mammoth opponents. The two then look up and are knocked down to the mat via two monstrous clotheslines from The Pitbulls! Both of the Japanese superstars bounce off the mat and are dragged to their feet by the Tag Team Champions. Pitbull #1 throws Gedo into the corner and follows up with a splash, but the Japanese superstar is quick to throw his feet into the air to block The Pitbulls’ chance to strike. Pitbull #1 staggers backwards and into a roll-up from Jado, but it’s quickly broken up by Pitbull #2. The second Pitbull strikes Jado down with a clubbing blow to the back but eats a quick dropkick from Gedo; who strikes hard in retaliation to seeing his partner being beaten down. Pitbull #2 falls back into the corner, allowing Gedo the chance to follow through with a shoulder thrust into the corner. Pitbull #1 climbs to his feet and runs towards Gedo, but his cut short via a drop toe hold from Jado. Jado then climbs to his feet and connects with a spinning leg drop to the back of the head of Pitbull #1. Jado returns to his feet and then goes to work on Pitbull #2 with Gedo. Pitbull #1 lays back in the corner and suffers a double dropkick from Gedo and Jado. Gedo then pulls Pitbull #1 out of the corner and hooks him for a suplex. Gedo lifts Pitbull #1 slightly as Jado goes up top. Jado flies with a dropkick from the top, and knocks Pitbull #1 down to the mat as Gedo connects with the suplex. Gedo covers but it is immediately broken up with a double axe-handle from Pitbull #2. Jado runs towards the second Pitbull and eats a kick to the gut. Pitbull #2 then stuffs Jado’s head between his legs, lefts him up high into the air for a powerbomb but Gedo comes from behind with a chop block to the back of The Pitbulls’ legs, knocking him down to the mat. Pitbull #1 climbs to his feet and catches the incoming Jado with a big boot to the face. The Pitbull then clotheslines Gedo over the top and to the outside. Pitbull #2 returns to his feet and the two champions turn their attention to Jado, whom slowly struggles to his feet.

Joey Styles: Oh my GOD! If I was Jado, I’d get the hell outta’ the ring NOW!

Jado runs towards the duo and ducks a double clothesline. Jado hits the ropes and on the rebound he runs right into a double Chokeslam from the Hardcore City Tag Team champions! Jado bounces off the mat gripping his neck in agony as Gedo slides under the bottom rope with a steel chair in hand. Gedo throws the chair up to Pitbull #1. Gedo then goes for a “Van Daminator”, but Pitbull #2 cuts him off with a clothesline! Gedo bounces off the mat as Pitbull #1 turns and wails the advancing Jado over the head with the foreign object! Jado hits the mat hard, clutching his head due to the mammoth chair shot from The Pitbull! Meanwhile, Pitbull #2 presses Gedo over his head, walks towards the ropes and drops him over the top, through the ring announcers table!

Joey Styles: OH … MY … GOD!

Gedo lies on the outside amongst the broken shards of wood as the H-C-Dub chants begin. Jado stumbles around in the ring. Jado falls right into Pitbull #1’s grasp. Pitbull #2 joins in and goes up top. Pitbull #1 lifts Jado up onto the shoulders of the second Pitbull, steps back and watches as Pitbull #2 leaps off the top rope with the Superbomb! Pitbull #1 covers; …1…2…3!

WINNERS: The Pitbulls

MATCH RATING: 72%

Joey Styles: The Pitbulls; these two men are absolutely dominating, did you see THAT?! Did you see how they just manhandled two of Japans finest athletes? Oh my god; and just to think, we’re gonna’ see The Pitbulls and The Dudley Boys collide eventually. Damn, it’s a scary thought, but god-darnit, its exciting! Only in Hardcore City!

We flicker away from Joey Styles and his studio, to something a little more informative.

We return from the “infomercial” and to Joey Styles, who stands with a gaping shocked expression on his face. Styles looks bewildered.

Joey Styles: Well, Paul Heyman did promise ya’ll a surprise, and I guess this is it! Hardcore City returns to television every Saturday Night, Prime-Time on America One! Damn, what a surpr--

The camera immediately flickers back to the ramp and a bulky figure emerges from the back. Hair drapes over the figure’s, blowing with each breath from the singlet wearing superstar. The lights then begin to flash with navy blue strobe lights as Korn’s “Dead Bodies Everywhere” plays in the background. The man then throws his arms high into the air as his face is revealed.

Joey Styles: It’s, I can’t believe it, it’s .. RHINO! Rhino from Detroit Michigan!

Rhino, wearing a black singlet with the words “RHINO” in the middle in large red letters, storms down to the ring as the fans sing along with the song in the background. Rhino rolls into the ring and takes a microphone as the air drapes over his face. Rhino snarls as he raises the microphone to his mouth; the music cuts.

Rhino: I bet’cha wonderin’ why the FUCK I’m here, huh? **Breathing Heavily** Well I’ll tell ya’ why; I’m here ‘cause I’m sick ta’ DEATH of being SCREWED down in Detroit by Bill Watts! I’m SICK ta’ death of been held back ‘cause o’ Bill’s baby boy Erik, and Bill having guys SUCK HIS FUCKING COCK for the top spot in the company! Ya’ see .. ah .. Bill, you wanna’ give your kid the push o’ a lifetime, huh? We thought Vinnie Mac was guilty of that, didn’t we? Then we laid our eyes on you SCREWING the fuck outta’ me in favour o’ daddy’s boy! Bill Watts; fuck you! Fuck Erik Watts! And fuck DETROIT!

The fans let out a roar of approval as Rhino stampedes around the ring.

Rhino: Give Van Dam the title, give The Steiners the titles; fuck, they’ve choked on your dick long enough now, and I guess they deserve something for all the shit you’ve put ‘em through! You see old man, you tried ta’ censor me; you got me in your office, told me to keep my fuckin’ mouth shut; FUCK YOU, BILL! I don’t give a shit! If the NWA wants ta’ step in .. Ah .. LET ‘EM! Lets face it, you’ve blown ‘em for too long now .. You deserve something in return .. I guess I’m pissing you off, huh Bill? HUH?! Haha .. You should be glad that I’m up here in Philly, ‘cause if I was down there Bill .. I’d have done somethin’ I’d have been FORCED to regret!

Rhino looks down at the mat and speaks, pulling his hair.

Rhino: I got tired of your shit, Bill. I’m finally .. FINALLY .. off the fucking chain!

Rhino pauses a moment before continuing.

Rhino: Enough about Detroit, it means SHIT compared ta’ Hardcore City. Detroit Michigan can go fuck itself, it means SHIT! This is where its at, Hardcore .. City! A place which suits me, a place which is uncensored .. A place I like ta’ call .. HOME! Haha, this place .. It’s my new home, I’m gonna’ rip right through it like I did down in Detroit until daddy’s boy stepped up, like I did in Canada until the challenge disappeared .. and now .. I’m read to STRIKE, TO KILL, TO TAKE WHAT’S MINE .. THE TITLE! THE REAL WORLD TITLE! Who wants ta’ step up ‘n stop me?

Rhino gestures for someone to ‘come on’ with his hands.

Rhino: C’mon! I DARE YA’ .. I FUCKING DARE YA’! Rhino is in Hardcore City .. and Rhino is here to make a **Breathing heavier / whispering** major fucking impact!

Rhino throws the microphone down and then goes up to the top rope to pose as the fans continually cheer; chanting Rhino’s name in a “patriotic” moment for the Hardcore City fans. Joey Styles screams in excitement as the “Man-Beast” pounds his chest.

SEGMENT RATING: 84%

Television Title Match

Mike Awesome © vs. Jerry Lynn

The crowd finally recovers from the Hardcore City debut of the “Man-Beast” Rhino and are directly plunged into the deep end as our Television Champion; “The Gladiator” Mike Awesome makes his way out from the back with the Television Championship around his waist. Awesome raises the title high above his head and then steps over the top rope and into the ring. Awesome glares at the fans, points to the title and mouths the words: “Mr Hardcore City!” before handing the strap to the referee.

Joey Styles: He’s Mike Awesome; Hardcore City Television Champion, the man who destroyed Mikey Whipwreck to capture the title in his return. Once upon a time he was a part of the New Triple Threat with Chris Candido and .. Shane Douglas .. and now he’s looking to strike it lucky and hit it big with an impressive solo career, and he kicked it off in emphatic fashion by defeating the former champion Mikey Whipwreck! Will ‘The Gladiator’ be victorious tonight as he goes up against one of the most underappreciated athletes in this business, Jerry Lynn?

Awesome raises his arms high up into the air as Fear Factory’s “Scapegoat” hits, signifying the entrance of Jerry Lynn. Out from the back emerges Lynn to a decent pop from the Philadelphian crowd; who are obviously appreciative of Jerry Lynn’s work, despite the fact that Lynn hasn’t really been rewarded since his return to Hardcore City, especially after his unappreciative stint up in the East Coast early last year. Lynn then sprints down to the ring, sensing that tonight is his big opportunity. Lynn climbs to his feet and runs towards Awesome, but eats a vicious clothesline from The Gladiator! Lynn bounces off the mat clutching the back of his head. Awesome lifts him up and throws him into the corner, to where he follows up with a turnbuckle clothesline! Lynn staggers forward and wonders into a side walk slam from the big man, cover; ..1…, kick out. Awesome returns to his feet and drops the leg down onto Lynn’s throat before going for a second cover; ..1…2, Lynn kicks out again. Awesome pulls Lynn up but takes a kick to the side. Lynn then jumps into the air and connects with a “dropsault” to the chest of Awesome! Awesome staggers back into the ropes as Lynn returns to his feet. Lynn then runs towards Awesome and knocks him over the top with a clothesline! Awesome hits the mat on his way out of the ring and falls back towards the steel barricade. Lynn backs off into the ropes and uses them as a sort of launch pad, running back towards the opposing ropes and leaping over with a big splash to the outside, knocking the Television champion down! Lynn returns to his feet and pulls Awesome up. Lynn calls for a steel chair and one of the fans hands him one; Lynn then proceeds to swing and almost take Awesome’s head off with an immense chair shot to the side of the head!

Joey Styles: The sound of that chair shot echoed throughout the Hardcore City arena!

Lynn disposes of the chair and rolls Awesome back into the ring, and quickly hooks the leg; ..1…2., Awesome kicks out. Lynn goes up onto the middle buckle, poses a little and then flies with a elbow drop from the middle rope but Awesome rolls out of the way and Lynn hits the mat! Lynn returns to his feet and clutches his elbow in agony as Awesome comes off the ropes with a Big Boot, but Lynn goes under; Awesome turns and takes a toe kick to the gut, allowing Lynn to hook the neck, leap and connect with a Tornado DDT! Lynn quickly scrambles himself over Awesome, sensing that he could have the Television championship in his grasp; ..1...2…, kick out! Awesome JUST kicked out of that one! Lynn looks down at Awesome and calls for the end. Lynn pulls Awesome up, puts his head between his legs and sets The Gladiator up for the Cradle Piledriver, but Awesome drops down and counters with a massive back body drop! Lynn bounces off the mat, quickly returns to his feet and walks into a kick to the gut from Awesome. Awesome then lifts Lynn high into the air and crushes him with the Awesome Bomb! Lynn lays down flat on the mat as the big man goes up top. Awesome then flies with the Awesome Splash! A big frog splash in the centre of the ring, straight into the cover; …1…2…3! Awesome retains the Television Championship!

WINNER: Mike Awesome

MATCH RATING: 67%

The referee hands Awesome the Television Championship and after a few moments of celebration the Television Champion decides to leave with the prize. EMT’s rush down to the ring to check on Lynn, with the stretcher, but Lynn pushes them away and pounds the mat in frustration. Lynn cannot believe that he’s just lost his big chance at the Television Championship.

Joey Styles: I don’t think Jerry Lynn can believe it; he was seconds away from the victory and was unfortunate in the end. Speaking of misfortune, it looks as though Stevie Richards is gonna’ be experiencing a lot of that NEXT as he takes on the man who he has been screwing with for months on end, the Innovator of Violence Tommy Dreamer!

-- Cut to Video Package

The video package outline the Tommy Dreamer / Stevie Richards situation; showing Stevie kidnap Beulah, and then proceed to almost break her neck with a Piledriver just weeks later with Tommy being held down by Raven and The Dudley Boys, helplessly watching the assault. Then, Stevie goes on the run – we see clips of “Stevie around the world” and clips of Dreamer calling him out from the ring. A clip of Beulah wearing the neck brace is then shown and then one of Dreamer tending to her. A shot of the last Pay Per View is shown, where Tommy quickly gained the victory without laying a finger on Stevie, as the cowardly Richards ran for the hills. The footage fades out on a close up of both competitors as Joey Styles asks the question

“Who will walk out the victor in this heated rivalry?”

-- End Video Package

Grudge Match

Stevie Richards vs. Tommy Dreamer

“Man in a Box” by Alice in Chains plays first as the “Innovator of Violence” Tommy Dreamer makes his way out from the back with a Singapore Cane in hand. Dreamer has a look of “all business” on his face; he wants to end Stevie Richards tonight. Dreamer climbs onto the apron, pauses for a moment and then enters the ring as the fans start a chorus of “Dreamer” chants. Then, “Blackened” by Metallica fills the arena and out from the back emerges a very dark, intense looking Stevie Richards. Richards, who wears a cut pair of blue jeans and a black sleeveless t-shirt, walks down to the ring with a look of absolute intensity on his face. Dreamer gestures for Richards to come and get some and Richards complies! Richards runs down to the ring and slides under the bottom rope, into the ring. Richards quickly climbs to his feet and evades a Cane Shot, going under it. Richards then turns and eats a cane shot right to the skull! Richards falls back and hits the mat, the cane breaking on impact with Richards’ skull. Richards gets back up and takes a kick to the mid-section. Dreamer then elbows Richards in the back of the head before spinning him around and planting him with a quick Dreamer DDT in the middle of the ring! Richards bounces off the mat, but Dreamer hasn’t finished the beating! Dreamer climbs through the ropes and heads out of the ring. Dreamer goes under the apron and retrieves a table! Oh my god, Dreamer has something bad in mind for Richards! Dreamer slides the wood into the ring, but Richards is nowhere to be seen! The camera flicks up to reveal Dreamer on his way to the back, clutching his head in agony. Suddenly, The Pitbulls step out from the back and onto the ramp. Richards’ eyes widen and he immediately turns and tries to climb over the barricade, but Lance Diamond is there! Richards backs off with a look of helplessness on his face. He turns and eats a right hand from Pitbull #2! The Pitbulls then drag Richards back down to the ring as the fans chant “H-C-Dub!”

Joey Styles: The Pitbulls and Lance Diamond wanna’ see Stevie get what he deserves!

The Pitbulls throw Richards back into the ring and to Dreamer, who now has the table set up. Dreamer picks Richards up on his shoulders, and sets him up for the Dreamer Driver – but Richards escapes to the dismay of the fans, slides behind Dreamer and hits him with a low blow! Richards looks for the escape, but he sees The Pitbulls and Diamond on the outside and wisely opts not to. Richards turns back around and takes a clothesline from Dreamer as The Pitbulls and Diamond head to the back, knowing that Richards has no escape. Dreamer pulls Richards up, but takes a Superkick right to the jaw! Dreamer hits the mat and Richards quickly throws himself over Dreamer for the cover; …1…, kick out! Richards pounds the mat in frustration. He lifts Dreamer up and sets him up for a Piledriver, oh my god, the very same Piledriver that broke Beulah’s neck! Richards holds Dreamer for a bit, and then leaps down to the mat .. PILEDRIVER! Richards staggers around for a few moments before turning Dreamer over; the Innovator of Violence lays on the mat clutching his neck in agony.

Joey Styles: Damn it! Stevie could’ve broke Dreamer’s neck, like he did Beulah’s!

Richards smirks and then arrogantly covers Dreamer, its over; …1…2…3 – NO! Dreamer got the shoulder up! Dreamer just got the shoulder up! The fans roar with approval, Dreamer still has some fight in him! Richards looks around in complete and utter shock. He scoops Dreamer up and sets him up for another Piledriver, but Beulah races down to the ring, wearing a neck brace and whole! The fans begin to cheer as Beulah slides into the ring. She runs and pounds Richards in the back, forcing him to release Dreamer! Richards turns around and sets his sights on Beulah; a huge grin forms on the sadistic bastards face. Richards grabs Beulah by the hair and reels her in, but Dreamer is up! Dreamer is up! Richards turns around with a look of shock on his face and eats a huge right, a left, another right – a clothesline! The fans cheer as Dreamer unloads on Richards, Beulah escapes to the outside as Dreamer continually pulverises Richards. Dreamer lifts Richards up onto his shoulders, spins around and Dreamer Drivers him through the table! Richards is down and out! Dreamer looks around as the fans chant “H-C-Dub!” Dreamer then covers Richards as the referee and the fans unanimously count; …1…2…3!

WINNER: Tommy Dreamer

MATCH RATING: 68%

Beulah quickly enters the ring; she and Dreamer then embrace in a hug. Dreamer then turns back to Richards, who stirs on the mat and then sits up. Richards looks around and sees Dreamer, his eyes widen and Richards looks for the exit but Dreamer reaches and grabs him via the hair! Dreamer then lifts Richards, setting him up for a Piledriver … Wait a minute, wait a fucking minute …

Joey Styles: HEY! That’s Saturn?! .. And Kronus?! What the--?!

The Eliminators slide into the ring behind Dreamer. Dreamer turns around, still holding Richards .. TOTAL ELIMINATION!! Saturn and Kronus just KILLED Dreamer with the Total Elimination! What the hell are they doing here?! Why the hell are they attacking Dreamer?! Wait a minute! Raven is now in the ring; Evenflow DDT to Beulah! This is heinous! Raven, Richards and The Eliminators are all in the ring. Dreamer and Beulah are both out of it on the mat. The Eliminators pose on opposite turnbuckles as Richards sits in the corner with a sick look on his face. Raven calls for a microphone and catches it as the fans chant “Fuck you” at the entourage which has seemingly united in the ring. Raven stops in the centre of the ring as The Eliminators climb down from the top rope and take their place, along with Stevie, behind Raven.

Raven: I NEVER FORGET, DREAMER, NEVER! I’ve never forgotten the day that Beulah left me for you back in ECW! I never forgot the day that you beat me in the middle of the ring! I never forget! Beulah somehow convinced me to help your sorry ass against The Dudleys, and like the fool, I did. Beulah seduced me – and I fell for it, I decided to help you out once again .. I played you like a fiddle, Tommy! You thought I was your friend, an ally – NEVER! You weren’t Beulah’s friend when she was the fat, disgusting bitch back at summer camp! You weren’t MY friend! You and the rest of your kind isolated me! Now Tommy, I’ve isolated you! I didn’t use brawn, I used my mind!

Raven’s points to his head before continuing.

Raven: You see, I was the brain behind this! I told Stevie to END Beulah, he broke her neck! I told Stevie to take Beulah out, she humiliated him in the past and now it was time for him to gain revenge; and he did! I brought back The Eliminators after Paul Heyman and the rest of this God forsaken locker room and this cruel business neglected them; like you neglected me, the quiet kid back at summer camp! Tommy, The Eliminators came back and gained revenge! You see DREAMER, myself, Stevie Richards, Saturn and Kronus all have something in common – we all follow MY ideology and MY beliefs!

Raven looks down at Tommy, and then Beulah, smirking as he does.

Raven: Quote the Raven ..

Raven quickly stomps Beulah’s neck, that sick son-of-a bitch!

Raven: .. Nevermore!

Raven disposes of the microphone and does the pose with his arms spread-eagled as we quickly cut to Joey Styles who stands in the studio with nothing short of a disgusted look on his face; he can’t belief what he just witnessed.

SEGMENT RATING: 84%

Joey Styles: It was Raven?! Oh my GOD! I shoulda’ knew it! That vile son-of-a bitch! I should have expected it all along, ugh. And it looks as though he has acquired himself some kinda’ .. cult? Stevie Richards, Raven’s lackey – I should have knew it! The Eliminators too? Oh my GOD! Damn. I wanna’ know what’s in store next for Hardcore City after this unlikely alliance, I guess we’ll have to find out on Hardcore Revolution next Saturday Night!

Styles pauses for a moment, looking proud of the cheap plug, before moving on.

Joey Styles: We’ve witnessed so much tonight; The Dudleys are the number one contenders for the Tag Titles. The Pitbulls retained the gold against Jado of Gedo, so I guess they will be defending against The Dudleys sometime in the future. Rhino is in Hardcore City! Raven has formed an alliance with Stevie and The Eliminators, too! Damn, so much as gone down – I cannot wait until Hardcore Revolution next Saturday! Wait, we’ve still got another TOP QUALITY match to go; a match they couldn’t give to you in Canada, in LA or on the East Coast; let’s face it, they can't even carry our jock!

Styles grins.

Joey Styles: The champion, the “Human Suplex Machine” Taz versus “Mr No Gimmicks Needed” Chris Candido – World Heavyweight Title – Next!

World Title Match

Taz © vs. Chris Candido

“Beat Me If You Can … SAH-VIIIVE … SAH-VIIIVE … SAH-VIIIVE .. If I let’chu!” rattles through the arena as it is plunged into a red glow. Out from the back emerges the “Human Suplex Machine” Taz with the World Heavyweight title around his waist; Taz will be making his first title defence tonight against Chris Candido. Taz walks down the ramp, but is suddenly ambushed by Chris Candido from behind! Damn, that was cheap! The arena returns to its normal state and the music cuts as Candido beats away on Taz on the ramp! Candido hits Taz with a club to the back, knocking the champion down to his knees. Candido then follows up with a knee to Taz’s face. Taz gets back up, though, and hits Candido with a right of his own before throwing him into the barricade! Candido moans in agony, clutching his back. Taz then picks the World title up and heads back down to the ring as Candido staggers around on the ramp, eventually following Taz to the squared circle. Taz drops the title and takes Candido down with a short-arm clothesline on the outside. Candido hits the concrete floor as Taz goes under the bottom rope and into the ring. After a few moments, Candido follows. Candido swings at Taz with a clothesline, but the “Human Suplex Machine” ducks under it and catches Candido from behind and connects with a German Suplex in the centre of the ring, folding Candido up!

Joey Styles: What a Release German Suplex there from Taz!

Taz pulls Candido up and whips him into the corner, to where he follows up with a turnbuckle clothesline. Candido staggers forward and walks into a Belly to Belly Suplex from Taz! Taz is sure taking it to the challenger! Taz crawls over Candido, into a pinning position; ..1…2, kick out. Taz lifts Candido up and backs him off into the corner. Taz drags Candido out of the corner and floors him with a short-armed clothesline! Candido hits the mat and Taz drops the knee onto Candido’s throat. Candido rolls around the mat, gagging for air, struggling to reach a breath. Candido climbs off the mat and wonders into Taz, who sets Candido up for a T-Bone Taz-Plex, but Candido escapes with a knee to Taz’s mid-section. Taz doubles over and Candido plants him with a quick DDT; ..1…, powerful kick out from the champion! Candido picks Taz up and throws him into the corner and follows up with a turnbuckle clothesline. Taz staggers out from the corner and takes a toe kick to the gut. Taz doubles over allowing Candido to take him down with another quick DDT! Taz rolls over as Candido calls for the end; taking Taz a little too lightly, displaying his evident arrogance. Candido goes up onto the top rope and spreads his arms before leaping with a flying Headbutt! NO! Taz rolls out of the way and Candido hits the mat face first!

Joey Styles: Taz is up! Oh my god, Taz is up!

Taz climbs to his feet behind Candido. Candido stands up, clutching his face and finds himself locked in the Tazmission! Candido gags for air, trying not to tap, but he’s slipping away! Wait! HE TAPS! Candido taps out to the Tazmission! Taz retains the World Championship!

WINNER: Taz

MATCH RATING: 76%

Taz turns around, still holding Candido in the Tazmission, and plants him with a big Taz-Plex! Candido lays in a crumpled heap as a chorus of “Taz fucked you up!” chants break out. The referee hands Taz the World Championship, he turns .. Spinning Kick to the face! What the hell?!

Joey Styles: It’s SABU!

Sabu is back! He’s back! I thought doctors said he’d never be able to wrestle again?! Sabu takes the championship belt and goes up onto the top rope with it, ARABIAN FACEBUSTER to Taz! Taz bounces off the title belt as Sabu picks it up.

Joey Styles: I CANNOT BELIEVE IT! SABU IS BACK! What does this mean for Hardcore City? What does it mean for Taz? What does it mean for the World Heavyweight Championship?! Oh my GOD!

Sabu climbs to his feet and raises the championship high into the air as Brawl for All fades to a close.

SHOW RATING: 74%

BRAWL FOR ALL

A NWA Hardcore City Production

LOCATION: Viking Hall, Philadelphia: Pennsylvania

DATE: 27th January 2002

**Card Subject To Change**

Double Main Event

World Heavyweight Title Match

Taz © vs. Chris Candido

At the November to Remember pay per view, Hardcore City’s last event, Taz did the impossible and went through three top-class athletes to capture the World Heavyweight Title Match. However, Taz’s backstage celebration was cut short by an eager Chris Candido. Candido asked Taz for a title match, man-to-man, and like a fighting champion; Taz accepted. The date is set, the 27th of January 2002, and the “Human Suplex Machine” will make his first title defence – but will he be a “one hit wonder”? Will we witness the crowning of a new World Heavyweight Champion in Chris Candido? Or will Taz prove why he is indeed the Hardcore City champion? One thing is for sure; these two athletes are set to steal the show!

Grudge Match

Tommy Dreamer vs. Stevie Richards

Stevie Richards is a vile son-of-a-bitch. Several months ago, he took Beulah, Dreamer’s girlfriend, and gave her a Piledriver; a move which broke her neck and put her out of commission since. Since then, Tommy Dreamer has been a man on the warpath – but Stevie ran! Stevie ran away from Dreamer at the November to Remember pay per view when he was set to face him once and for all. However, Richards will indeed be in attendance and will indeed face Dreamer – and if he doesn’t? He’s gone. Tommy Dreamer will get his hands on Richards once and for all and has the chance to gain retribution for Beulah.

Lower Card

Television Title Match

Mike Awesome © vs. Jerry Lynn

Tag Team Title Match

Hardcore City vs. Japan

The Pitbulls © vs. TAKA Michinoku & Sho Funaki

#1 Contender for Tag Team Titles

Mikey Whipwreck & Yoshihiro Tajiri vs. The Dudley Boys

Show Opener

Raven vs. Spike Dudley