Agent Risktaker

I thought Russell Simmons was the President of Def Jam. Or am I thinking of another company? What happened?

Hoover won their third straight State 6A title with a 22-7 win over Pratville. Hoover has went to the last five title games, just to let everybody know.

Well, the high school football season has just about wrapped up save for the playoffs so who's won in your state?

In Alabama's 6A, Hoover is currently leading Pratville 15-0 in the 3rd with 6:40 to go.

Did as you said Bluesman and found some grit on one of the tracks so I cleaned it. Unfortuneatly, I already sent the game off along with $15 and a note about the problem so according to EA's warranty, I should be getting a new copy in about 3-4 weeks.

Look for a NCAA '05 diary soon.

Not sure if this makes a difference or not, but I don't actually have a disc read error problem. Instead, the disc is actually read when I put it in -- the golden CD comes up for me to mash X to start it. But here's here the problem lays: it'll go to the black screen with Playstation 2 and then it cuts to a plain black screen and about ten seconds later, begins clicking.

Anyone know if this is the same thing, different, or what?

It's only one game though. All the others work fine. Can it really be that?

Alright, so I went and got a Maxwell Lens Cleaner today and when I get home and pop it in, it doesn't work. It says Disc Read Error, but the CD has it works for Playstation. So what's the dealio?

ORANGE BOWL- USC vs OKLAHOMA: Total blowout.

FIESTA BOWL- PITT vs UTAH: Utah will run away with it near the end.

ROSE BOWL- TEXAS vs MICHIGAN: Total domination by the Longhorns. \\m//

SUGAR BOWL- VIRGINIA TECH vs AUBURN: The Tigers destroy VT with ease and send a 'what if' message.

RagTag Championship Wrestling presents

OVERDRIVE

Friday‚ April 15th‚ 2005

Live from the FMS Gymnasium in Fairhope‚ AL.

Cage match for the RTCW Heavyweight Title

Greg Bernard © vs Tommy Gunn

Grudge Match

The Confederacy w/ Miss Rebel vs. Dominique Johnson & Mystery Partner

Spider's Web Death Match

LuNaR vs The Masked Destroyer

Showcase Match

Steve Fuller vs Texas Kidd

Tickets for the event are $10 at the door and $15 for advanced sale. Front row seats will sell for $15‚ both at the door and during advanced sale. General seating is just $5 so be sure to show up and see the hard-hitting action of RTCW!

Money.

Both the Pac 10 and the Big12 can claim two of the top 5 teams in the nation, the SEC can't do that.

It happened last year with USC, giving them the Orange Bowl slot this year whether they deserved it or not. The AP seems to have a hard-on for Oklahoma, as they've sent them to the National Championship both years. Just another reason why NCAA Football should have playoffs instead of this BCS shit. First, let's look at the undisputed facts:

- USC has the obvious #1 ranking after what occured last year, so this is between Auburn and Oklahoma. Strangely though, I doubt Auburn will have the same fate next year as USC did this year if they go undefeated due to the bias against SEC teams.

Now, let's look at the two team's schedules.

Oklahoma

Bowling Green, Won 40-24 - Oklahoma's Citadel.

Houston Won 63-13 - Oklahoma's Louisiana-Monroe.

Oregon Won 31-7 - Weak.

Texas Tech Won 28-13 - B-Level team

Texas Won 12-0 - The only challenge they faced all year

@Kansas State Won 31-21 - B-Level Team

Kansas Won 41-10 - C-Level Team

@Oklahoma State Won 38-35 - Oklahoma's Iron Bowl.

@Texas A&M Won 42-35 - B-Level team

Nebraska Won 30-3 - B-Level Team

@Baylor Won 35-0 - C-Level Team

Colorado Won - Colorawho? How did they get into the Championship?

Auburn

Louisiana-Monroe Won 31-0 - C-Level Team

@Mississippi State Won 43-14 - B-Level Team

LSU Won 10-9 - A-Level Team

The Citadel Won 33-3 - Bowling Green, anyone?

@Tennessee Won 34-10 - Powerhouse

Louisiana Tech Won 52-7 - C-Level Team

Arkansas Won 38-20 - B-Level Team

Kentucky Won 42-10 - C-Level Team

@Mississippi Won 35-14 - B-Level Team

Georgia Won 24-6 - A-Level Team

@Alabama Won 21-13 - B-Level Team

Tennessee Won 38-28 - SEC Championship and a powerhouse.

So, basically we've got this.

Oklahoma: 1 meaningful win if you don't count Oklahoma State in an overall weak Big 12 conference.

Auburn: 4 meaningful wins if you don't count Alabama in an overall strong SEC conference.

Obviously, the edge goes to Auburn. While syco sighted that's what you get for facing The Citadel, what do you get for facing Bowling Green then? So can Auburn beat USC? Yes. With a strong defense to keep USC down the entire game and Jason Campbell and Carnell Williams to lead a strong offense, they most certainly could beat the Trojans who rely on a slow start. Auburn, on the other hand, get things going quick and have scored in 9 games on the opening drive. It would be an interesting game, but I can see Auburn winning it.

This is total bullshit. Auburn played three A-Level teams while Oklahoma played just one. I was expecting Auburn to move up to #2 with a win over Tennessee, A POWERHOUSE, but Oklahoma keeps it with a win over Colorado. Wow, Colorado. Talk about a challenge. Fuck off, AP and BCS. Hell, the entire NCAA can suck my balls. Nobody respects the SEC, despite being the #1 conference in NCAA Football.

In my book, Auburn will be the National Champs if they win the Sugar Bowl.

Welcome to the Jungle was our most successful show to date and as promised, we had an extra $1,000,000 in the RTCW account the next day. While RTCW is certainly blooming, a new Champion is needed soon but Maxwell doesn't seem to want any changes. I've told him numerous times that the title would go right back to his son, but still he refused as did Greg, who told me straight up that he wouldn't lose to any of our workers anytime soon. So basically, we're stuck with Greg as our Champion for the time being.

We've come up with a great idea for our June show that should go down if the city gives us permission. I'm not going to give out any exact details to the show, but it won't occur in a ring and it won't be in a Gymnasium. For now, though, we're going to focus on our upcoming show, Overdrive. I'm really excited about the show because it will be our first with any type of promotion other than several posters stapled around town. So I'm expecting and hoping for a surge in attendance.

Sophie's really helping out and pulling her weight in the RTCW. She's taking care of all the bookings and whatever else I can't do. Hopefully she'll stick around because without her, I can't focus entirely on my booking. Which isn't that much, since all I have to do is put Greg over everyone else. Urgh.

USC is headed to the Orange Bowl, syco eats his words, and if the NCAA isn't totally biased against the SEC, we should see USC/Auburn if they can get the big win over Tennessee. Oklahoma should move down to #3 with a weak matchup with Colorado unless, as I said, SEC gets shat on.

RTCW Welcome to the Jungle

• Date: Thursday, March 17th, 2005

• Venue: Fairhope Middle School Gymnasium - Fairhope, AL.

• Attendance: 15 people

With Welcome to the Jungle playing over the stereo system, Steve Hanahou entered the ring and welcomed everyone to the show before running down the card and hyping up every match. Finally taking his seat at ringside, the first two competitors were introduced to begin the RTCW's biggest show to date at 7:00 PM.

Showcase match: El Luchadora vs Steve Fuller

The newest addition to the roster, Luchadora certainly left something to be desired as he and Fuller bored the crowd to begin the show. Fuller dominated early on with a series of headlocks and restholds, before hitting a Crossbody that took both men out of the ring. Afterwards, Luchadora attempted a Plancha off the ropes to the outside but Fuller caught him and then rammed him into the apron before taking him back inside for a close two. Fuller then hit a swinging Neckbreaker on Luchadora and went for a DDT for another two count. Luchadora managed to counter another DDT-attempt into a sloppy Suplex and then hit a Plancha off the ropes for two. Luchadora called for the end and attempted a Brainbuster only for it to be reversed into a Full Nelson Slam from Fuller for his first official RTCW victory. Afterwards, Fuller celebrated as if he'd just won the Olympics before heading to the back.

Winner: Steve Fuller, (31/14/48, DUD)

To Settle It All: The Masked Destroyer vs LuNaR

Before the match Hanahou informed the crowd that this match would be a Best 2 out of 3 Falls with a 30 minute time limit and no holds would be barred. LuNaR got things started with a series of blows to the Destroyer's visage before whipping him into the ropes for a lariat on the return. LuNaR continued his domination of Destroyer with a Backbreaker, but Destroyer managed to catch him with a jawbuster before drilling him with a fist right to LuNaR's face. Destroyer then slowed things down with a chokehold and began repeatedly drilling LuNaR with fists before whipping him into the ropes and hitting a flying forearm on the return. Heading to the outside, Destroyer returned with a chair and attempted to whack LuNaR with it but he somehow ducked and then kicked Destroyer in the abdomen. Picking the chair up that Destroyer had dropped, LuNaR drilled him across the back with it before rolling him over for the close two. Laying the chair on the canvas, LuNaR managed to connect with a Tombstone Piledriver onto the chair and then covered Destroyer to earn the first fall.

Hanahou: And Lunar has earned himself the first pinfall thanks to that steel chair! You knew coming into this match that it wasn't going to be a technical contest and these two men are really starting to lay into each other! Lunar now has the obvious advantage but don't count Destroyer out yet!

LuNaR attempted another chair shot as the Masked Destroyer stood, but the larger man succeeded in blocking the shot and then drilling him square in the face with a fist. Stumbling back, LuNaR came rushing at Destroyer only to fall victim to a boot to the gut from Destroyer who then layed him out with a DDT onto the chair. Destroyer then went for the cover but LuNaR somehow kicked out at two! Pulling him to his feet, Destroyer took it to his opponent in the corner before trying a hip toss off an irish whip. Luckily, LuNaR managed to counter with a rollup for the extremely close two. Both men rose fast but Destroyer got up first somehow and caught LuNaR with a big clothesline. Afterwards, he hit a running Powerslam and made the cover to even things up.

Hanahou: And things are certainly even now! The Masked Destroyer hit that devastating Powerslam and LuNaR was done for. We're now tired at one fall apiece and this next one will settle this once and for all!

Both men were obviously tired at this point but continued fighting. Destroyer earned a nearfall off of a DDT but LuNaR managed to kick out just before the three. The two men winded up brawling to the outside where they exchanged chair shots with both refusing to go down from the brutal shots! Finally, LuNaR reered back and smacked Destroyer as hard as he could and he finally went down. But LuNaR was unable to pull Destroyer back into the ring and the two men continued brawling around ringside, heading for the backstage area. Destroyer attempted a clothesline on LuNaR, but LuNaR hit one of his own and both men went down. Finally, the referee had no other choice but to rule this a draw!

Winner: TIE (58/33/83, **¾)

Hanahou: Both men are down and the referee has ruled this match a tie! This was supposed to settle everything but all I think it did was fuel the fire for these two men. It's a tie, folks! LuNaR had the first fall and Destroyer had the second, but neither man could get the third and final fall and instead focused on beating the hell out of each other until they couldn't stand. Folks, this is not over!

Heart of Dixie Tables match: Hammerton vs Dominique Johnson

Hammerton was without Robert D. Lee tonight but still had Miss Rebel at his side. Johnson, of course, was accompanied by Milkshake and eagerly got things underway with a dropkick as Hammeton entered the ring. Tossing the big man into the corner, the much smaller Johnson took it to him with fists and hard chops before being thrown backwards by Hammerton. Up quickly, Johnson rushed forth but stopped as Hammerton ducked out of the ring and then hit a tope to the outside, sending Hammerton to the floor mats! Back into the ring, Johnson continued to take it to Hammerton but a huge Walking Sideslam ended the Punisher's domination prematurely. Hammerton began tossing Johnson around like a ragdoll and beating him without mercy. Still, Johnson managed to fight back and connected with a Hurricane from the top rope sending the big man down. Hammerton rose slowly and fell victim to a stiff Side Kick, laying him out in the center of the ring. Johnson then called for the end and went to the rope, but Miss Rebel attempted to shove him off only to have Milkshake yank her off the apron! Regaining his balance, Johnson hit a huge Moonsault off the top which was right on target to earn the victory over Hammerton. Afterwards, he began celebrating with Milkshake but was floored from behind by a chair shot from Robert D. Lee!

Winner: Dominique Johnson, (56/33/80, **½)

The Confederacy has something to say

As Lee continued his beatdown of Johnson, he called for a microphone while instructing Hammerton. The big man took Johnson into the air and dropped him with a huge chokeslam as Lee laughed before telling the crowd to shut up so he could speak.

Lee: I'll give it to you, Johnson. You beat me last month and now you beat Hammerton. But those two wins were staged. We LET you beat us, just so you could get your hopes up. And now, we're going to destroy you. Next month, the RTCW shifts into Overdrive and The Confederacy will be the ones shifting those gears! So it's only fair that Hammerton and I truly show you what The Confederacy is capable off. You get yourself a partner -- anyone you want -- and face us next month at Overdrive. That is, if you're man enough! Hahaha.

With that, Lee gives a final stomp to Johnson's abdomen before tossing the mic aside and exiting the ring along with Hammerton and Miss Rebel as Milkshake checks on the fallen Dominique Johnson.

Overall: 66

Bernard gives Kingpin and Gunn a final chance

As the ring was being cleared, Greg Bernard's music hit and the RTCW Champion made his way down to the ring to boo's. Entering, Bernard held the title into the air and then retreaved a microphone before speaking.

Bernard: Last month, I showed both Kingpin and Tommy Gunn that they could not beat me. Hell, in a way, I made this match a challenge for myself because instead of just facing one man -- I'll have to face two and with my RTCW Championship on the line, too. But Kingpin, Gunn. I'm going to give you two ONE more chance to come out here and withdraw from the match. I'll give you one more chance to admit to yourselves and everyone else that Greg Bernard is unbeatable. So, come on out here and give up so this doesn't have to get any harder than it already is.

Bernard lowers the mic and awaits the two men to make their entrance. But no one comes and after pacing back and forth, Bernard continues in anger.

Bernard: Alright. You want to face me? You want to try and get this belt right here? Kingpin, do you? How about Tommy Gunn? You think you can take this title away from The Machine? Well, come down here and try it then! BOTH OF YOU! Come on, right now damnit.

With that, Bernard tosses the mic aside and it's time for the main event.

Overall: 77

RTCW Heavyweight Title match: Greg Bernard © vs Tommy Gunn vs Kingpin

Kingpin was the first man out and immediately began brawling with Bernard as Tommy Gunn made his entrance. Gunn and Kingpin doubleteamed the Champion for a good 5 minutes, leaving him layed out following a huge Electric Chair Drop. However as both men went to make the pin, Kingpin and Gunn began brawling! Bernard saw this and rolled out of the ring to allow his two opponents to go at it for a while as he took a breather. Kingpin hit a huge clothesline from the top rope and went for the cover but Bernard was in to break it up before the three. Afterwards, Bernard attempted a Brainbuster on Kingpin, only for it to be reversed into a Snap Suplex across Gunn's gut. Kingpin then hit a dropkick as Bernard stood and took it to Gunn with some chops in the corner only for Bernard to hit him from behind with a forearm. Bernard then dropped Kingpin with a back suplex but was too late to stop Gunn, who hit him with a huge Spear! Gunn then made the cover and it looked to be over but Kingpin somehow broke it up just before the three count. Kingpin then threw Gunn out of the ring and sat Bernard up for The End, but Gunn stopped him with a stiff kick right to the jaw as he returned back into the ring. All three men were now down, but Bernard managed to rise first and rolled outside, retreaving his belt. Back inside, Bernard got down behind Gunn and motioned for him to rise as he reered the title up. But the referee suddenly snatched the title out of his hand, enraging Bernard -- who shoved him to the canvas in anger. With the referee now out, Gunn came out of nowhere and hit the Spear on Bernard, only to turn right into The End from Kingpin who then made the cover! But with no referee, the count couldn't be made and the match continued. Kingpin rushed over to the referee and attempted to wake him as Bernard and Gunn recovered. Bernard retreaved the title and hid it in his grasps as Gunn pulled him up, before decking him across the head with it. Then, as Kingpin came at him, he smacked him across the head with the belt and layed him out! Tossing the title aside, Bernard made the cover and the referee slowly made the three count.

Winner: Still Champion, Greg Bernard, (63/44/82, **¾)

Hanahou: I can't believe it! Greg Bernard has retained his title thanks to his dasterdly tactics and both Kingpin and Tommy Gunn have been layed out. What a night! Fans, join us next month, for RTCW Overdrive!

Quality: 59%

Ticket Sales: $150

Well, syco, we're about to find out if your predicition was correct. USC will destroy UCLA, in my opinion, but we'll be sure later today.

Oh and what was that, a huge run for a touchdown by USC as I was typing this? Damn, it's already happening.

RagTag Championship Wrestling presents

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

Thursday‚ March 17th‚ 2005

Live from the FMS Gymnasium in Fairhope‚ AL.

Welcome to the jungle, we’ve got fun and games. That’s the slogan for RTCW’s fourth show as we head into March with a huge main event pitting Greg Bernard in a fatal three-way match in which he will defend the RTCW Heavyweight Championship against both Kingpin and Tommy Gunn! This could be the biggest show in the RTCW’s short history and it will all come to the head on March 17th as we present Welcome to the Jungle‚ live from the FMS Gymnasium!

Fatal Three-Way, RTCW Heavyweight Title

‘Machine’ Greg Bernard © vs Kingpin vs Tommy Gunn

Heart of Dixie Tables Match

Hammerton vs ‘The Punisher’ Dominique Johnson

To Settle It All -- Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match

The Masked Destroyer vs LuNaR

Showcase Match

El Luchadora vs Steve Fuller

Tickets for the event are $5 at the door and $10 for advanced sale. Front row seats will sell for $10‚ both at the door and during advanced sale. General seating is just $5 so be sure to show up and see the hard-hitting action of RTCW!

The Greatest Show on Earth was a mild success, which is basically what I call anything above a failure. Attendance went down to a whopping 11 people, but when you're relying on word-of-mouth and not much else, it's not too surprising. Even so we managed to again make money and Maxwell has already assured me that if Welcome to the Jungle is a success as well, the RTCW will receive $1,000,000. With that being said, I'm looking alongside Sophie furiously to make the show a success. With an extra million in our account, I'd have enough to actually promote the RTCW and make Bernard more money. For now though I have to rely on keeping the title on his son to keep him happy.

Even without much promotion, we've got several hardcore fans -- who virtually make up the entire crowd for our shows. With that in mind, the majority of our wrestlers have managed to get over with these fans and that's always a great thing. To begin with, Greg was our most over wrestler and that was only because he was Mr. Popular in school and had the Bernard namesake. Now, he's still the most over guy in the promotion, but barely. Dominique Johnson and Kingpin are probably the next two over guys in the company and I'm certainly glad, because they're two men I'd love to build the company around now that Johnson has leered away from his previous gangster lifestyle. And with an extra million, I can hopefully keep these men with the RTCW instead of moving onto a bigger promotion.

Roster Update

'The Punisher' Dominique Johnson - Face, 32 Over, Gangsta - Made a huge jump in overness since the RTCW's opening. His gangster gimmick really appeals with our younger fans and he's even toned it down at my request while still managing to seem cool and hip. Even better, Johnson has shyed away from his actual gangster lifestyle and seems to focus more on working out and improving himself for wrestling. What more can you ask for?

'Machine' Greg Bernard - Heel, 45 Over, Arrogant - While I do dislike Greg, his overness has risen alot since our first show and I credit that to the ladder match last month mostly. Luckily, Bernard isn't looking to move on to another promotion and sees this like he sees football -- he's on one team for good. I suppose that's a good outlook but I still can't stand him and his piss-poor attitude. Maxwell on the other hand, couldn't be anymore happier with him.

Hammerton - Heel, 20 Over, Redneck - More over than he was when he started, so I'm happy with the big man. Right now he's playing second fiddle to Robert Lee, but I want him to break out on his own later when we can afford a good manager for him. But for now, The Confederacy will continue.

Kingpin - Face, 34 Over, Old School Face - One of the guys I want to build the promotion around. For now though, it starts with Greg and ends with Bernard. I love the whole Kingpin/Bernard/Gunn fued for the title, even if Maxwell doesn't want his son to drop the title, and I'm hoping that I can work around that to keep Kingpin and Gunn over. Even so, this man continues to impress me and my thoughts of turning him heel have been temporarily cancelled.

LuNaR - Heel, 28 Over, Gothic - Even though I don't like the guy, he's managed to get over. I've really got nothing for him right now, other than filler matches with Masked Destroyer and I'm pondering turning it into a fued. Still, he's partially over but I can't stand his lifestyle and I won't build the promotion around him.

Milkshake - Face, 11 Over, Sidekick - Not much of a chance for The Punisher's manager, but that's not a surprise when he was out for two months with an ankle injury right after the opening of RTCW. Is at 100% health now though and should serve as a great sidekick to Johnson. Like I said before, he could become a wrestler with some proper training.

Miss Rebel - Heel, 12 Over, Rebel - Nearly the same as when we signed her, but her sex appeal is a plus for our fans. She'll never play a big role in the RTCW in my opinion, but she's great for alittle T&A for the boys in the back and in the crowd. Hasn't developed much into her own character and I doubt she will for awhile, but The Confederacy needs a manager and that's why she is here.

Robert D. Lee - Heel, 17 Over, Rebel - I've decided that Lee will move to a more redneck gimmick instead of a pure-out racist, since it didn't seem to go over with the crowd very well. Regardless, Lee and Johnson are pretty good friends in the back and joke with each other as Lee calls Johnson a cracker and Johnson calls Lee a nigga. Funny, I guess. Solid wrestler for his age and his overness has rosen a bit. I like the fued he's got going with Johnson.

Steve Fuller - Face, 11 Over, No Gimmick Needed - Not much to say here. Like I said, he's only here to make others look good and surprisingly, he has no problem with it. Fuller views this as a weekend job and doesn't care what we do as long as he makes his $1000.

The Masked Destroyer - Tweener, 23 Over, Mysterious - The same with LuNaR -- I've got nothing for him. He's already had two matches with Mr. Gothika, so I'll probably have it develop out into a full-blown fued. He's gotten partially over with the crowd, but I can't expect much from this slow-paced wrestler. The fans want fast-paced and bloody brawls. If this was 1980, Destroyer would be our top draw.

Tommy Gunn - Face, 28 Over, Martial Arts - He isn't one of the guys I want to build the promotion around but for now, he's one of our biggest draws. Serves more as a main event fodder than anything else, but he isn't entirely a jobber. Could be alot better with some work but he'll have to do for now, until we can hire more workers.

RTCW The Greatest Show on Earth

• Date: Friday, February 18th, 2005

• Venue: Fairhope High School Gymnasium - Fairhope, AL.

• Attendance: 11 people

At 7:00 exactly, the lights above the school gymnasium dimmed as a medium-built man made his way down to the ring and entered. Adorned in a pair of blue jeans and a button down blue shirt, the man introduced himself as Steve Hanahou and informed the crowd that he would call the RTCW action tonight at ringside. Hanahou then took his seat at a makeshift table and thanked everyone for coming as the first contest of the night got underway.

Rematch from 12/17: LuNaR vs The Masked Destroyer

As always, this match began slow with Destroyer working LuNaR over in the corner with stiff chops and fists. Destroyer hit a Suplex off the middle rope and then went for the cover but it only got a two count. Both men were up quickly but LuNaR launched his own attack, hitting the Destroyer with a flying forearm followed by a series of fists to the Destroyer's visage. Afterwards, LuNaR hit a surprising suplex on the much-larger man and then made the cover for a close two count. Destroyer exited the ring at this point to take a quick breather, but LuNaR dove through the middle ropes with a tope sending both men to the floor! Finally back inside, Destroyer regained the advantage and went for the Powerslam but LuNaR managed to slip off his shoulder and got the rollup! At two, LuNaR grabbed Destroyer's tights and held him for the three count and the cheap victory. Afterwards, he exited the ring quickly and celebrated into the back.

Winner: LuNaR, (55/28/82, **½)

Prematch words from The Punisher.

As the Destroyer sulked his way to the back, the familiar sounds of "Let's Go" by Trick Daddy filled the arena and Dominique Johnson appeared with Milkshake. Making his way down to the ring, Johnson entered quickly and retreaved a microphone. Quieting the crowd, The Punisher spoke as Milkshake taunted the crowd.

Johnson: Last month, I challenged Robert D. Lee to a match, giving him an opportunity to begin his 'cleansing' of the RTCW. Lee, you're a cheater and I'm not expecting this to be a fair match but once I'm done with you, it's gonna be O-V. Over! So Lee… Hammerton… and your little Confederate ho' too I guess, get down here so I can show you how a real gangsta gets down!

Overall: 57

Alabama Chain match: Robert D. Lee vs Dominique Johnson

Lee made his entrance with Hammerton at his side and a massive chain in hand. Once inside, Lee assaulted Johnson from behind as the referee was putting the chain on him and began choking him with it! The referee managed to push Lee away and called for the bell, but the damage had been done. Lee continued his brutal assault by choking Johnson with the chain once more, but the Punisher managed to throw him outside and then yanked him right back in thanks to the steel chain! Johnson was obviously enraged by Lee's prematch attack and began beating him across the head with the chain wrapped around his fist before pulling him up and hitting a bodyslam. Johnson tried for a leg drop off the middle ropes, but Lee managed to yank him off with the chain and then hit a DDT for two. Lee then called for the Rebel Yell, a modified DVD but Johnson countered with a neckbreaker and signaled his own finisher, the Moonsault!

Hanahou: Johnson is going for the Moonsault here to finish Lee off, but can he do it with the refines of that steel chain? Is it gonna give him enough leverage to hit it? We'll about to find out!

Johnson perched himself on the top rope and turned around for the Moonsault, but as he did so Hammerton appeared on the apron and pushed him off! Both men were now layed out on the canvas but it was Lee who finally made the cover for the oh-so-close two count. Milkshake began screaming Johnson's name as did some of the fans until he finally stood. Lee wasn't too far behind though and quickly tried to jerk the Punisher at him. Johnson, being the much younger and stronger athlete, did not let Lee do this and instead yanked The Confederacy-leader to him for a Northern Lights Suplex! Calling for the end, Johnson headed to the top rope as Hammerton came at him to try and stop him. But out of nowhere, Milkshake blindsided Hammerton with a chair shot which allowed Johnson to hit the Moonsault and then cover Lee for the victory! Afterwards, Johnson and Milkshake celebrated as Hammerton and Miss Rebel carried Lee to the back.

Winner: Dominique Johnson, (50/30/71, **)

Warm-Up Match: Greg Bernard vs Steve Fuller

The RTCW Heavyweight champion made his way down to the ring cockily and pointed at his title before rolling inside and waiting on his opponent. Fuller entered to a mild response and immediately tried to rush Bernard, only to fall victim to a kick right to the jaw. Falling back and rolling around in pain, Fuller was scraped up quickly as Bernard hit a nice snap suplex and then began to mercilessly drill him with fists. Bernard smirked and pulled Fuller up slowly, obviously taking his time with him. The Machine slapped Fuller around abit and then threw him to the outside before flexing for the crowd. Obviously well known at the high school, he actually received several cheers as he took it to Fuller on the outside. Whipping him into the ring apron, Bernard finally brought Fuller back into the ring and wrapped things up with a Snake Eyes into the corner and a lariat off the ropes. Afterwards, Bernard held his title up and smirked as Fuller was helped to the back in pain.

Winner: Greg Bernard, (51/31/72, **)

Hanahou: And an easy win for Bernard, who's calling this a warmup match for next month when he'll face the #1 Contender -- who is about to be determined in our next match -- for the RTCW Title! And wait a minute, now Bernard's got a microphone. I wonder what he's got to say.

Bernard offers Gunn and Kingpin some advice

Calling for a microphone, Bernard threw the title across his shoulder and wiped the little sweat he had off his brow before speaking.

Bernard: Did you just see that? I single-handedly destroyed who some consider the top star of RTCW, Steve Fuller which just goes to show you why I am the Champion. Now, I know you two guys -- Tommy Gunn and Kingpin -- are watching this from the back and let me just tell you right now. I don't care who wins your little match because it don't matter, you're gonna get beat next month. Kingpin, I beat you last month. Tommy Gunn, I beat you in RTCW's first show and I'll do it again to either one of you! So why don't you just take my advice and quit now?

Bernard pauses as the crowd boos and then continues.

Bernard: Go home, you'll get payed, and we'll call it even. But if you want to get beat by me next month, then come on down. I've got a front row seat to the match so lets get this thing going alright?

Bernard exits the ring and takes a seat with Hanahou as the familiar sounds of Kingpin's music fills the arena.

Quality: 72

#1 Contendership: Tommy Gunn vs Kingpin

Kingpin was eager to get some revenge on Tommy Gunn, who cost him the Heavyweight title last month. Gunn attempted to use kicks against Kingpin, but he simply fought Gunn to the ground and forced him to brawl all throughout the match which took him off his gameplan. Instead of the usual submission holds, Kingpin just brawled with Gunn for 5-minutes straight! Gunn managed to hit Kingpin with a stiff kick after getting loose and standing to his feet but Kingpin countered another kick-attempt with a takedown and then punched him hard right in the jaw! With a busted lip and bruised eye, Gunn was furious and began to fight back in his own brawling style. Both men beat the hell out of each other for a good 10 minutes with Bernard looking on and occasionally making comments to Hanahou.

Bernard: Look at these two idiots! They're beating the hell out of each other when they already know I'll beat either of them next month.

Hanahou: But Kingpin could have defeated you last month had it not been for Tommy Gunn's interference.

Bernard: Please, Gunn just wanted his name involved in the RTCW Heavyweight title picture. I would've beat Kingpin without Gunn's little runin, which may I add, was directed at ME!

On the outside, Kingpin and Gunn fought right in front of Bernard. Laying Gunn out with a right hand, Kingpin pointed at Bernard and told him that the title would be his next month before laying into Gunn with several more slugs. Back inside the ring, Kingpin called for The End -- literally -- and hooked Gunn's arms for his lethal finisher. But out of nowhere, Bernard appeared and leveled him from behind with the RTCW Title before drilling Gunn across the back of the head with it as well! As a result, the referee called for the bell and ruled the match a no contest. Still, Bernard continued his assault on both men and by the time he had finished, both men were layed out and bleeding. Bernard then turned to the fans and posed with his title as the show ended.

Winner: No Contest, (51/27/75, **)

Show Quality: 55%

Ticket Sales: $110

RagTag Championship Wrestling presents

THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH

Friday‚ February 18th‚ 2005

Live from the FHS Gymnasium in Fairhope‚ AL.

On the 18th of February‚ RTCW will present the Greatest Show on Earth. It will leave anyone who views the event breathless and seniors over 60 are advised to not show up if they suffer from heart problems or take certain medications. With a Heavyweight champion finally crowned‚ the RTCW is ready to show the fans of Fairhope that we mean business.

#1 Contendership for the RTCW Heavyweight Title

Kingpin vs Tommy Gunn

Special ‘Warm-Up’ Bout

Heavyweight Champion 'Machine' Greg Bernard vs Steve Fuller

Alabama Chain Match

‘The Punisher’ Dominique Johnson vs Robert D. Lee

Rematch from 12/17

The Masked Destroyer vs LuNaR

Tickets for the event are $5 at the door and $10 for advanced sale. Front row seats will sell for $10‚ both at the door and during advanced sale. General seating is just $5 so be sure to show up and see the hard-hitting action of RTCW!

As the ring was being taken apart and loaded into our U-Haul truck that I'd purchased from the local dealership for $1000, I shook my head as Maxwell appeared with a cigar in his mouth and his son at his side. He told me that he was glad that I had sided with him on where the title should go and that we should just sit back and watch the RTCW get bigger and bigger with Greg at the reigns. You see, the original plan was for the title to go to Kingpin, but those plans were changed as soon as Greg and his father learned of my intentions. Maxwell told me that his son was the biggest star RTCW had and should be the first Champion to lead the company. I tried to argue with them, but at the risk of losing my job, the plans were changed and I informed Kingpin. He took it well and luckily, I managed to get the Gunn run-in okayed by Maxwell so Kingpin's namesake wasn't completely destroyed.

Overall, Chase for the Championship was a solid show. The main event was match of the night and when you've got your biggest title involved in the match, that's always a plus. Our bank balance is currently around $400,000 so we're slowly making money. Once Maxwell decides to put more money into the company, which I'm sure he will, we'll be able to promote the promotion more and get our name out to a larger fanbase. But for right now I'm going to focus on our upcoming show, which Maxwell himself named -- 'The Greatest Show on Earth.' Nice, huh? I haven't finalized the card yet, but the RTCW Title will be involved somehow along with the continuation of the Lee/Johnson fued.

Bernard was nice enough to hire a personal assistant for me. Her name, I believe, is Sophie. I've only talked to her once, but she seems intelligent so I'm hoping she can help me out with alot of the organizing that needs to be done within the RTCW. Lets just hope Bernard's baby goes as planned.

A slightly more in-depth look at our second event, but not a huge writeup. I've done those before and found myself burnt out with a diary after just one or two shows, so these results won't usually be too long. Instead, I'll just give you a general writeup of the match and focus more on the overall aspect of the diary.

RTCW Chase for the Championship

• Date: Friday, January 21st, 2005

• Venue: Fairhope Middle School Gymnasium - Fairhope, AL.

• Attendance: 13 people

The show opened at exactly 7:00 PM with the head referee Jeff Mitchell making his way down to the ring with the RTCW Heavyweight title in hand and entering. He retreaved a house microphone and told the crowd that the RTCW thanked them for coming and then held up the title before informing the crowd that these eight men would all be fighting tonight for this belt. At that point, The Confederacy's music hit and Hammerton headed for the ring.

Chase for the Championship: Dominique Johnson vs Hammerton

The match began with Johnson taking the advantage over Hammerton by keeping himself low and working on Hammerton's legs to keep him down. Hammerton attempted to shut Johnson down early on with a Pump Handle Slam but Johnson used his agility and size disadvantage to escape his graps and instead hit a vicious Superkick right to Hammerton's jaw! The big man stumbled back, but came at Johnson with a strong lariat before going for the pin. No leg was hooked though and The Punisher escaped before rolling away and rising to his feet. Hammerton came at him with a Big Boot, but all Johnson had to do was duck. Twisting around behind the larger man, Johnson maraciously hit a perfect German Suplex on Hammerton as both men crashed to the canvas. Rising to his feet, Johnson went to the top rope for a Moonsault but Robert D. Lee, sensing danger for Hammerton, hopped onto the apron and shoved Johnson off! The referee was distracted by Miss Rebel, however, and did not see the interference. Afterwards, Hammerton had easy pickings with Johnson and simply lifted him up for a brutal Chokeslam before covering and this time hooking the leg for the victory. Afterwards, Hammerton celebrated with the rest of The Confederacy.

Result: Hammerton def. Johnson, (50/21/79, **½)

Chase for the Championship: LuNaR vs Tommy Gunn

Gunn obviously wanted the victory here to move on into the semifinals as he leaped on LuNaR as soon as he entered and began pummeling him across the face with vicious blows. LuNaR somehow escaped though and dumped Gunn out of the ring before going after him. On the outside the two men exchange fists until Gunn won out and threw LuNaR right into the makeshift guard rail, giving the fans a closeup view of LuNaR. Gunn attempted a bodyslam on the outside, but LuNaR managed to slip off his shoulder and instead rammed Gunn forwards into the ring post. Back in the ring finally, LuNaR hit a series of elbows to Gunn's sternum and then went for the cover which earned him a close two count. LuNaR began showboating to the crowd earning some boo's whilst allowing Gunn to regain his composure. Turning, he stepped right into a Belly-to-Belly Suplex from Gunn who then called for the end. Getting down into a football position, Gunn waited for LuNaR to stand and then hit him with a big tackle much like The Pounce and covered him for the victory. Afterwards, Gunn celebrated and pointed to his waist before looking up at the RTCW Title which was hanging above the ring.

Result: Gunn def. LuNaR, (51/27/75, **)

Once the ring has been cleared, Dominique Johnson makes his way down to the ring and calls for a microphone. He tells us that he's extremely angry about his loss earlier tonight and goes over what Robert D. Lee said last month about cleansing the RTCW. Johnson then says that he'll give Lee an opportunity to 'cleanse' him in a match next month. At this point, Lee appears with Miss Rebel and tells Johnson that he's making a huge mistake but accepts his challenge. Johnson then calls Lee down to the ring for a pre-match brawl, but as Lee reaches the ring, he stops and smirks. Hammerton then appears out of nowhere and destroys Johnson with a lariat from behind! Lee then joins in on the beatdown and orders Hammerton to lay The Punisher out with a Chokeslam. Afterwards, the three Confederacy members pose as Hammerton waves the rebel flag.

Chase for the Championship: The Masked Destroyer vs Greg Bernard

The match starts out slow and The Masked Destroyer keeping the match at a steady, but neutral pace. He attempts a backdrop on Bernard, but the Machine gets a sunset flip instead for the close two. Destroyer rises to his feet fast and kicks Bernard, who is just now rising, right back down to the canvas and then drives an elbow into his chest. Bernard rolls out of the ring and takes a quick breather before climbing back in and locking up with Destroyer. He brings the smaller Bernard down into a headlock and then throws him into the ropes for a clothesline on the return. He tries for the pin, but Bernard escapes at two and then kicks Destroyer down to the canvas with a heel kick. Machine slows the match down even more and locks the Masked Destroyer into a chokehold, trying to wear him down for a cover or submission, possibly. But as the Destroyer fell to a knee, he managed to throw Bernard out of the ring which forced him to let go. On the outside, Destroyer attempted to use a chair on Bernard but the referee pulled it away and ordered them back into the ring. Bernard took advantage back inside and hit a sloppy DDT before hooking the leg for the pin. It wasn't enough though and now the Masked Destroyer took over with a knee to Bernard's head. The end of the match finally came with the Destroyer attempted a Powerbomb, only for Bernard to slip out of it and hit a Cradle Piledriver for the win.

Result: Bernard def. Masked Destroyer, (50/30/71, **)

Chase for the Championship: Kingpin vs Robert D. Lee

Lee had Hammerton with him for this match, most likely to make sure that Dominique Johnson did not interfere. Even so, Lee had more than he could handle with Kingpin as he was manhandled early on by the larger opponent. Lee managed to even things up with a lowblow while Miss Rebel had the referee's attention, but this only seemed to enrage Kingpin who caught Lee with a Rockbottom-type maneuver and then went for the pin. It was worth only two though, as Lee managed to kick out just before the three. Rising to his feet, Kingpin continued his domination of Lee but was stopped in his tracks by yet another lowblow. Lee then took it to the fallen Kingpin with kicks and stomps, even throwing him to the outside and letting Hammerton have a go at him while Lee distracted the referee. But the crowd suddenly went wild as Dominique Johnson appeared from the back and blindsided Hammerton with a chair shot, laying him out. Inside, Lee was distracted by Johnson momentarily as Kingpin returned to the ring. Turning around, Lee walked right into The End which gave Kingpin the victory. Afterwards, Johnson shook hands with Kingpin before flooring Lee with a chairshot.

Result: Kingpin def. Lee, (48/25/72, **)

Chase for the Championship: Hammerton vs Greg Bernard

Hammerton was still layed out at ringside when Greg Bernard headed for the ring, dragging a referee with him. Pulling Hammerton up, Bernard threw him into the squared circle and began beating him across the head profusely. Bernard then hit a sick-looking Cradle Piledriver and went for the pin, but Hammerton somehow kicked out before the three! Looking shocked, Bernard caught Hammerton with a swinging neckbreaker and then went for another pin but again he kicked out. Hammerton stood to his knees by now and tried to fight Bernard off, but eventually fell victim to another Cradle Piledriver. However, Bernard didn't think this was enough, and so, he hit another Piledriver before finally pinning him for the victory! Bernard is moving on to the finals.

Result: Bernard def. Hammerton, (46/12/80, **)

Chase for the Championship: Kingpin vs Tommy Gunn

Kingpin was at an obvious disadvantage, having only a short break after his match against Robert D. Lee. Still, he showed his amazing skills here as he fought Gunn to the very end. Gunn used his size and martial-arts background to work Kingpin over early on, driving him back into the corner and then hitting several strong heel kicks to weaken Kingpin. Still, the mafia boss caught one of Gunn's kicks and took him down to the canvas before locking on a Sharpshooter! Gunn managed to get the ropes, but the damage had been done to Gunn's knees. Kingpin continued to work over Gunn's knees, trying to keep him from performing his lethal kicks and martial-arts maneuvers. But finally, the tide turned with a stiff kick from Gunn to Kingpin's jaw. A pin followed but it was only good for two. Kingpin fought back and almost got the victory with a rollup but Gunn was out just in time, continuing the match. On the outside, the two exchanged fists before fighting back into the ring to wind up the match. Gunn floored Kingpin with a lariat and called for the tackle, but Kingpin managed to counter into a Modified Chickenwing which he calls the Black Out and choked Gunn out for the win! Afterwards, Gunn stood and offered his hand to Kingpin, who accepted as the fans cheered for both men.

Result: Kingpin def. Gunn, (49/23/75, **½)

Ladder match, RTCW Heavweight Title: Greg Bernard vs Kingpin

In what was certainly the match of the night, Bernard and Kingpin brought the house down. The match had both fast and slow paced action and numerous ladder spots, including a sick dive from Kingpin to the gymnasium floor! The contest began with both men eyeing each other before locking up and struggling for the advantage. Bernard brought Kingpin down into a headlock, but Kingpin surprised everyone with a Back Suplex on Bernard! Standing, the Machine has his eyebrows raised but shook it off and again locked up. This time he went Kingpin into the ropes and went for a lariat, only for him to duck and hit Bernard with a DDT instead! The match continued at a steady pace until Bernard floored Kingpin with a huge Brainbuster and then brought the ladder into the ring, adding more fun to the match. Bernard attempted to grab the title early on, but Kingpin tipped the ladder over and Bernard was forced to leap, landing on the canvas. Kingpin now sat the ladder up in the corner and whipped the Machine into it, before rushing in to meet him with a Stinger Splash! Both men were worn out at this point, but continued to fight for the title. Bernard went for a lariat on Kingpin, but was countered into a German Suplex right onto the ladder in a very sick moment for the crowd. Afterwards, Kingpin made his own attempt at getting the title but Bernard was there to tip the ladder over, sending him to the outside on the unforgiving floor of the gymnasium! Barely able to stand, Bernard sat the ladder up and began to climb. Kingpin showed no signs of movement but as the Machine began to get closer and closer, he shot to his feet and raced in. Barely in time, he pushed the ladder over and Bernard went crashing to the canvas while the ladder went flying right into the referee! With all three men now down, Tommy Gunn suddenly appeared out of nowhere and began to size up Bernard. He got down for a tackle and rushed forth as he stood, but Bernard managed to move and Gunn hit Kingpin instead! Afterwards, the Machine hit Gunn with a brutal Piledriver and then sat the ladder up before climbing to the top and retreaving the belt to become the first RTCW Heavyweight Champion!

Result: Bernard def. Kingpin, (63/49/78, **¾)

Quality: 53%

Ticket Sales: $130

RagTag Championship Wrestling presents

CHASE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Friday‚ January 21st‚ 2005

Live from the FMS Gymnasium in Fairhope‚ AL.

The first RTCW Heavyweight Champion will be crowned in an eight-man tournament on January 21st‚ 2004 at Chase for the Championship. Four matches will take place in the first round which will then be followed by two semi-final matches to determine who will go on to the finals. The match for the Championship itself will bare the stipulation of being a ladder match‚ in which the object is to climbe a ladder and grab the title which is hanging above the ring. The card for Chase for the Championship is as follows:

Round 1‚ Chase for the Championship Tournament

‘The Punisher’ Dominique Johnson vs. Hammerton

Round 1‚Chase for the Championship Tournament

LuNaR vs. Tommy Gunn

Round 1‚ Chase for the Championship Tournament

‘Machine’ Greg Bernard vs. The Masked Destroyer

Round 1‚ Chase for the Championship Tournament

Robert D. Lee vs. Kingpin

Round 2‚ Chase for the Championship Tournament

Match 1 Winner vs. Match 3 Winner

Round 2‚ Chase for the Championship Tournament

Match 2 Winner vs. Match 4 Winner

Finals‚ Chase for the Championship Tournament

Ladder Match

Match 5 Winner vs. Match 6 Winner

Tickets for the event are $5 at the door and $10 for advanced sale. Front row seats will sell for $10‚ both at the door and during advanced sale. General seating is just $5 so be sure to show up and see the hard-hitting action of RTCW!

RTCW Genesis

• Date: Friday, December 17th, 2004

• Venue: Fairhope Middle School Gymnasium - Fairhope, AL.

• Attendance: 13 people

- Steve Fuller vs. Dominique Johnson: Johnson receives a decent response to his rap music and enters in full gangster-wear. Removing his doo-rag and handing it to Milkshake, who is on crutches for some odd reason, Johnson prepares for his match with Fuller. To start, Johnson basically runs circles around Fuller and hits him with clothesline and suplexes. Fuller tries for a clothesline himself, but Johnson counters with an amazing Northern Lights Suplex for two. Fuller slowly stands right into a dropkick and as Johnson plays off to the crowd, he calls for the end. Fuller manages to escape an Ankle Lock and floors Johnson with a headbutt. This is about the only offense Fuller gets though, as Johnson counters a Crossbody into a bodyslam and then ends the match with a Moonsault. Afterwards, he calls Milkshake into the ring only to be floored from behind by Robert D. Lee and Hammerton! (*½ -- 41/16/66)

- Milkshake attempts to hit Lee and Hammerton with his crutches, but is quickly floored and rolls out of the ring in pain. Johnson then tries to fight the two men off and nearly succeeds with a clothesline on Lee, but steps right into a Chokeslam from the massive Hammerton. As Lee stands, he begins brutally bashing Johnson across the face before retreaving the house microphone and pointing out at the crowd. He tells us that as an American, he must protect the people from these sub-humans and their ways. This gets alot of heat for Lee, but he continues as Hammerton holds the rebel flag in the background. Lee says that this is just the beginning and by the time he's finished with the RTCW, it will have been throughily cleansed. (66)

- Hammerton vs. Kingpin: Kingpin shows us that his strength cannot be matched in the RTCW as he brings Hammerton to his knees with a bearhug. But the massive man stops Kingpin in his tracks with a headbutt and then floors him with a Big Boot. Hammerton attempts an early Chokeslam but Kingpin manages to kick him in the gut and then connects with a devastating DDT. Miss Rebel attempts to distract Kingpin, but he simply pushes her off of the apron only to step right into a lariat from Hammerton. This appears to be the end but Kingpin somehow kicks out of the pin as Robert D. Lee enters the ring while Miss Rebel distracts the referee. He swings the flag at Kingpin, but Dominique Johnson appears and levels him with a dropkick before he can even get close to him! Johnson then hits a Northern Lights Suplex on Hammerton, allowing Kingpin to connect with The End -- a FameAsser/Pedigree type maneuver before hooking the leg for the win. Afterwards, Kingpin and Johnson eye each other before shaking hands. (**, 46/17/76)

- Hardcore Free-For-All: The Masked Destroyer vs. LuNaR: Several chairs, tables, trash cans, and even a row of barbed-wire have been layed out on the ring. Tables are set up all around the ring and the fans are ready for this match. Destroyer gets things going with a fist to LuNaR's head and then throws him into the corner where he connects with several chops. LuNaR manages to escape his grasp though and sends the Destroyer into the corner with a spear. He tries for another spear, but Destroyer manages to move and then drops LuNaR with a kick to the ribs. Destroyer throws LuNaR over the ropes and to the outside, where he then attempts to slam him through a table. LuNaR escapes though and instead slams Destroyer head first into the turnbuckle post. Back in the ring, LuNaR picks up the barbed-wire and throws it at Destroyer, who manages to catch it. But this was seemingly part of LuNaR's plans as he nails him with a dropkick and sends the barbed-wire right into his face! LuNaR sets up a table inside the ring and then tries to suplex the Destroyer through it, but he counters and instead drops LuNaR through one of the tables on the outside! Back inside the ring, Destroyed hits a brutal Powerslam on LuNaR and makes the cover to win the match. Things aren't done yet though, as the two men continue to fight into the backstage area! (**½, 52/24/81)

- Once the ring has been cleared, Greg Bernard enters the ring to a mixed reaction. He's obviously well known at the school and points to a picture on the wall of the 2000 8th Grade Middle School Football team, which went 8-0 and became County Champions. He was the starting Quarterback. Bernard retreaves the house mic and silences the crowd, telling them to let a hero speak. Bernards tells us that his nickname is very much true -- he is a Machine and he won't stop until the RTCW knows that. He informs us that it starts tonight with a win over Tommy Gunn and ends when he becomes the Heavyweight Champion. (70)

- Greg Bernard vs. Tommy Gunn: Gunn charges the ring and pounces on Bernard as the two begin rolling around and exchanging fists. Gunn wins out on the fist contest and pulls Bernard to his feet, throwing him into the corner. Gunn the charges Bernard with another spear and hits him with a series of punches to the face. This enrages Bernard, who shoves him back and then hits an extremely stiff clothesline. A pin follows, but it's only good for two. Both men are up to their feet fast and lock up, only for Gunn to win out and bring Bernard down into a headlock. He then shoves Gunn into the ropes and hits a Drop Toe Hold as he returns, before diving on him for a submission attempt. Gunn is up fast though and rams Bernard backwards into the corner, forcing him to let go. They turn to each other and have a short staredown before locking up again. The match continues at this fast pace for several minutes including several nearfalls, until Gunn tries for a Superplex off the top rope. The move connects, but Bernard rolls through into a schoolboy and hooks his tights for the cheap victory! Afterwards, Bernards takes off out of the ring with his arms raised high and the crowd booing as he heads for the locker rooms to end the night. (**½, 56/34/79)

Show Quality: 55%

Ticket Sales: $130