[Open with a tape of Larry Morton standing outside the Hoosier Dome, several hundred feet away from the entrance. People run all around with panicked or angered expressions on their faces. Morton also looks shocked.] LM: I am outside of the Hoosier Dome, where half an hour ago all hell broke loose. I do not know exactly what happened because I was out here investigating reports that the Outlaw, J.W.Hardin, had arrived and... Joe, over there! [Morton runs toward two persons who just came out of the stadium. As the cameraman gets nearer it is evident that the two are Otto Verhoeven and Nurse Heidi. Otto carries the IIWF World belt in his right hand and pulls Heidi behind him with his left. Blood runs down his face.] LM: Herr Verhoeven, what happened in there?! OV: What happened? You want to know what happened? There's is a riot in there. Wrestlers versus officials versus fans and amidst all that chaos the Butcher came out on top! NH: We have to go, lieber! LM: You really defeated Deathbringer? OV: Look at the belt, you imbecile American toad. The new top dog of the IIWF is standing in front of you and nobody can take this triumph away from me! [A tall, overweight man comes into the view, swinging a wooden "Soldier from Hell" sign. Verhoeven sends him down with a quick right hook.] NH: [looks around for more attackers] They are all mad! I am glad that we made it out there alive. OV: Bah, I do not care about this scum anymore, I have the crown in my hand, the instrument to rule the whole federation. LM: What about Hardin or Cadaver? Did they interfere? OV: Who did NOT interfere? As Deathbringer said, this was a battle for the future of the whole IIWF, and everybody got involved in one way or another. But in the end, only the result is important, and the result is this here. [He pats the belt. Fortunately, a taxi stops beside them and a larger group of people at the entrance shout: "There they are!" Fade as Otto and Heidi quickly enter the car. The crowd storms toward Morton, knocking him into the camera as the taxi speeds away.] LM: Get the shot of... uuummmph! [The shot goes black] [Rock music leads into a mass of fire and smoke, through which emerges the familiar logo:] ##### ###### ### ########## ########## ########## #### ## ########## ########## ########## #### # #### ######## ##### ##### #### ## ##### #### #### #### #### ### #### #### #### #### ############# ######### #### #### ########### ######### #### #### #### #### #### ######### ######### ### #### #### ######### ######### ### ## #### ######## ######## ## # #### =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ## =-=-=-= INTERNATIONAL INTERNET WRESTLING FEDERATION =============================================== "INSIDE THE IIWF" - October 15, 1996 =============================================== [Cut to the IIWF studio. Larry Morton and Becky LaRue sit behind the desk and a large neon "Inside the IIWF" sign is behind them. Zoom to Larry Morton sitting at the broadcast station.] LM: Hello everyone, this is Larry Morton coming to you live from the IIWF Studios. In the future we will usually have a live studio audience here with us, but due to the events of Saturday night at Ring Wars II, we thought it prudent to close the doors to the public this week. As you just saw, the live pay-per-view was shrouded in controversy and ended with a brawl among wrestlers, fans, and officials that left The Hoosier Dome in shambles. Only the re-appearance of Deathbringer kept things from getting COMPLETELY out of hand. Joining me, as she does each week, is my Midweek Mayhem broadcast partner, Becky LaRue. Becky, what are your thoughts on Ring Wars II just three days removed? BL: I think the IIWF had better cut back on Tim Dross and his little trips to New Orleans because we're being held responsible for damages caused to the building. Not only did fans rip out rows of seats, but wrestlers tore up locker rooms and our broadcast equipment was all but destroyed. With due respect to Brian Lau's ancestors, it looked like Godzilla had stomped on it. LM: I must apologize now for the way we lost our signal at the end of Ring Wars II. You fans did not miss any of the action in the ring as "The Butcher" Otto Verhoeven defeated Deathbringer to win the IIWF World title, but not without the help of Outlaw J.W. Hardin, who faked an injury. I understand we will have a live interview with Hardin coming up later in the show. BL: Yeah, wasn't that a great match? It's nice to finally have a champion we can all look up to again. LM: I would have to disagree with that. And then... BL: Who cares what you think. LM: ...AND THEN, chaos literally broke loose. I personally believe it was precipitated by a chain of events that happened during Ring Wars II, but that casket match was simply the fuse hitting the powder. Controversy continues to swirl around IIWF President Dan Spreadbury, and I think the events of Saturday night were just too much for the fans to endure. BL: Yeah, but then the dead guy shows up again and... LM: Deathbringer brought order back to the building. As the brawl was contained, he broke out of the casket and joined the Dark Knights in the ring. We have some footage, courtesy of WIND-TV in Indianapolis, of what happened. Let's go to that now: [SCENE: The brawl has almost calmed down as Deathbringer and the Dark Knights -- The Sandman and the Prince of Darkness -- finally enter the ring. Deathbringer picks up the microphone and begins to speak as the Knights pace around the ring. Deathbringer's normally red eyes have changed to complete blackness.] DB: Settle down, my Soldiers, and listen to the Reaper... [The crowd gets quieter, but there is still a lot of noise around the arena] Whatever you might think at this point... the truth is that darkness has begun to engulf the IIWF. But it`s not the kind of darkness into which the Outlaw or the Butcher or Cadaver wanted to push this league. [Most fans finally realized that Deathbringer has returned to the rings and listen with anticipation] Tonight I have been cheated... _you_ have been cheated... but this is not important right now... Finally the Dark Knights joined forces with Death himself and so did the Archangel. They recognized what the real darkness is all about. It is not about belts, it is about truth and honor. Mortals like the Outlaw will never reach the dark side`s level of honor. [Pause as Deathbringer slowly walks through the ring] Some could say that I have been defeated tonight. This might be right as far as the title goes. But the spirit of Death still lives on and it will never be extinguished. I am like darkness. You can beat me one day, but I will return on the same night. [Big crowd pop] I now want to address some words to mortals like you, Outlaw and Tiger Claw... Take a good long look into my eyes. [The camera zooms in on Deathbringer`s pitch-black eyes. It almost seems as if there are no eyes at all under the mask] You did what you should not have done. You woke the beast within me. This beast slept for many centuries, but now it will return. It is your fault and you will pay the ultimate price. Look into my eyes... Crimson Death is dead... long live Black Death. [Another big pop] Soldiers of Hell, I hope you do not think that I let you down. I will continue on my path and I hope you will walk at my side on this path... [Huge pop] ...and I hope you will stand behind me, whatever means I choose to destroy the evil roots here in the IIWF. [Deafening pop. Deathbringer kneels down and raises his right hand towards the crowd.] Soldiers of Hell... I... OBEY... YOU...! [The crowd goes crazy. Fade] LM: And with those words, order was seemingly restored to The Hoosier Dome, although we seem to be far from anything resembling order in the IIWF. BL: Yep. We've got a crooked president, a new champion, the Dark Knights are now on Deathbringer's side, Simon Lebec looks really goofy with a buzz cut, Chris Quigley hates Dan Kauffman, everyone hates Chris Quigley... where do we begin this week? LM: Why don't we just start with: [Letters swirl around the screen, bashing into each other as if they are wrestling each other. Grunts have been added into the audio. Each of the letters slowly falls into place to form the title:] ************************************************************************** ------------------------- RING WARS II REWIND ------------------------- ************************************************************************** LM: It seemed that there was almost too much happening Saturday night to comprehend it all in one evening. BL: Or in your case, Larry... a lifetime. LM: Very funny, Becky. Let's run down the Ring Wars II card match-by-match and hear from some of the wrestlers involved: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IIWF WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP CASKET MATCH: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Deathbringer vs. "The Butcher" Otto Verhoeven ------------------------------------------------- BL: We've already told you about the outcome. All hail Otto Verhoeven, the NEW IIWF World Champion! LM: And we've also heard from Deathbringer, who warned Verhoeven that he'd better enjoy his ill-gotten gains while he can. BL: So now let's show you how it all went down at Ring Wars II. LM: Otto Verhoeven proved early in the match that this would not be a test of technique and ring skills. Rather, it was to be a brawl: [Roll footage of Verhoeven nailing Deathbringer in the lower abdomen. He chokes 'Bringer against the ropes, and rakes his face. 'Bringer staggers backwards into the centre of the ring, and Verhoeven launches with a high- impact lariat, nearly taking the champion's head off. Verhoeven drags 'Bringer to his feet, hitting him at every opportunity with his trademark body shots, pummelling the big man's rib and kidney areas, before whipping the champ into the ropes, and kicking him in the midsection on the rebound. Verhoeven executes a powerbomb on the big man!] LM: But we've learned through the months that Deathbringer can easily hold his own in such brawls. This match was no different: [Roll footage of Verhoeven dropping to his knees and choking Deathbringer. Much to Verhoeven's surprise, Deathbringer thrusts one of his arms upwards, and chokes the Butcher right back. Verhoeven's eyes boggle as he struggles to breath. He releases his grip on 'Bringer's neck, and the big man fights to his feet, tightening the choke on Verhoeven.] BL: Yeah, but then it got interesting. Tiger Claw and Cadaver beat the cr... LM: Beckyyyyy! BL: ...the crud, yeah, that's it. They beat the crud out of Archangel, only to find out that the Druid guarding the casket was actually the Sandman. The Prince of Darkness also helped battle Claw and Cadaver, and it became evident that the Dark Knights had lost their guts and sold out the alliance. LM: The match then degenerated into an all-out brawl as nearly the entire IIWF roster was battling at ringside. Then came the most unexpected turn: [Roll footage: Dross is heard in the background: "Who is that in there...? What?! It's Hardin! It's the Outlaw! His arm wasn't broken at all! This is all a set-up! I can't believe this! It's Hardin!" Hardin brings a steel chair into the ring with him, and clobbers Deathbringer from behind with it. Huge heel pop! Most of the crowd are by now on their feet. Hardin lays the dented chair on the canvas, and drops Deathbringer with the Cattle Buster DDT onto the chair. Huge heel pop! Hardin drags the champion to his feet, and Verhoeven labels him repeatedly with the chair. Hardin dumps Deathbringer on the canvas, and goes over to the ropes. He opens the casket, and together, he and Verhoeven dump his motionless form into the coffin, slamming the lid.] LM: And it all broke loose from there, with fans pouring over the railing and destroying the ringside area. We've already heard from Herr Verhoeven and Deathbringer, and you've got to believe that this battle is far from over. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WAR GAMES MATCH: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Dan Kauffman [c] vs. Casey "Blackheart" James [C] Man Of Steel Joe Latta "Quickstrike" Chris Quigley Mr. Damage "Spotlight" Billy Shakespeare "Painbringer" Billy Sexton Vinny Cappicola The Sandman The White Phoenix "Badboy" Randy Acorn Subway Psycho Robski --------------------------------------------------------------------- LM: What controversy we had in this match, Chris Quigley was wrestling with a concussion and against his doctor's orders, yet he eliminated three men! BL: Yeah, and the Man of Steel was snubbed by his own teammates. How rude! LM: He DID attack one of his own teammates! BL: That's no excuse. LM: Sigh. Let's run down the order in which the participants were eliminated: BL: First, Joe Latta was eliminated by Quigley: [Roll footage: Latta is clotheslined by Chris Quigley, who then locks on the "Quickstriker" scorpion deathlock. Kauffman keeps Casey at bay while the referee goes to check on Latta, who submits. The referee signals for the bell!] LM: Then, Mr. Damage -- who was just added to the War Games match on Friday -- may have wished he had stayed home and watched "Laverne & Shirley" after being eliminated by White Phoenix: [Roll footage: Chow approaches Damage from behind, and pulls him away from Quigley, executing a back suplex into the ring. Mr. Damage shifts his weight, and lands on top of Chow, but the Phoenix wraps Damage up with his legs, rolling over backwards once more, so that Mr. Damage is pinned - 1 - 2 - 3! Ding! Ding! Ding!] BL: Things got worse for the Blackhearts when The Sandman was eliminated by Quigley. [Roll footage: The Sandman whips Quigley into the ropes, and both men are knocked to the mat as they each hit with a clothesline. Exhausted, they lie entangled in the centre of the ring, and Quigley stirs first, wrapping his legs round the Sandman's. He stands up, and twists the Sandman over into the Quickstriker! Big pop! The Sandman struggles against the pain for a few seconds, but is ultimately forced to submit. Ding! Ding! Ding!] LM: Then, Bibbo Bibowski did everyone a favor and yanked the Man of Steel from the ring. BL: I guess Bibbo is in charge of detox for the Man of Steel, huh? Hehehehehe... snort. [Roll footage: Bibbo dodges the crossfire as he enters the cage and crosses to the ring where Steel is choking Quigley down on the canvas. He grabs Steel by the neck, and appears to be shouting fairly abusive words at him. He throws Steel out of the cage, and proceeds to shove him and throw him back up the aisle, to the confusion and surprise of the crowd, and his teammates.] LM: And Dan Kauffman's "sheriffs" stayed on the offensive as Robski was eliminated by Quigley. [Roll footage: Quigley whips Robski into the ropes, clotheslining him on the rebound. He climbs to the top turnbuckle, and stays poised on the top buckle. Robski staggers to his feet, and Quigley launches himself with a flying fist from the top rope. He makes the cover - 1 - 2 - 3! Ding! Ding! Ding!] BL: And then the fun began. LM: I think you mean the controversy. BL: I meant what I said and I said what I meant... Larry Morton is a moron... 100 percent. Hehehehehe... snort. LM: Yes, well. A key point in the match happened by accident, but it led to a serious scuffle between Chris Quigley and Dan Kauffman. [Roll footage: Kauffman lifts Acorn up and he catches Quigley in the face with Acorn's boot. "Quickstrike" goes down. Kauffman nearly puts Acorn through the mat, and makes the cover, but he is immediately pulled off Acorn by an irate Quigley, who berates Kauffman for his clumsiness. Kauffman shouts back at Quigley, and the two engage in a shoving match. Dan shoves Quigley, who retaliates with a hard right hand. The two squabbling athletes don't see Casey James coming, and as Kauffman knocks Quigley back with a punch of his own, James grabs Quigley's tights, pulling him over backwards and cradling him. The referee counts - 1 - 2 - 3! Ding! Ding! Ding! Kauffman merely shrugs his shoulders and turns away.] LM: Quigley and Kauffman had to be separated at ringside. They both had words for each other following the match. Let's hear first from Dan Kauffman: [A tape of the IIWF's Ring Wars 2 spectacular rolls, showing the World Title change and the mob scene that erupted before the cameras shut off. The television shuts off as well, and a familiar voice starts in the background...] DK: Is this really what wrestling is supposed to be? Wrestling is supposed to be about fair combat, a hand-to-hand form of combat to prove superiority. Within a given set of rules, two men or teams of two warriors step in the ring to find out who or which two are superior. But now the combat is done with weapons, with attacks from behind, with deception and mistrust, with groups fighting like gangs. The entire wrestling scene has become a mass mob scene, similar to the one witnessed at Ring Wars 2. [The camera swings around to show Dan Kauffman, who sits on a home recliner pondering the events...] So it is that we operate within the world of chaos. The evil of the IIWF has taken over, and it seems that mistrust has crossed the boundaries from evil to the good. For Chris Quigley... a man who I have long respected, has decided to oppose me because of an accidental incident. Quigley, you were impressive in the Ringlord, that much is certain. But it seems as if we were somehow destined to face off. So be it. You set the rules. You make the match. You show up. And I'll be there. You talk about all your past glory, all of your achievements as if they were astonishing feats. And so far, you've backed it up very well. Well Quigley, I think it's time that the two men who have been called the next wrestling legends... you and I... to face each other. Let's see how good you... and I... really are. [Kauffman nods, then says a final statement...] But never forget the main purpose of my current wrestling career. Cadaver, the time will come. Rest assured... [Fades to black. Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio.] LM: Dan Kauffman had time to collect his thoughts about that match, but I caught up with Chris Quigley backstage following the War Games match. He was not a happy man. Take a look: [Cut to Larry Morton behind the scenes at Ring Wars II. He is standing in the back of the arena with an obviously irritated Chris Quigley.] LM: I am here now folks, with the man who many say, won the Ring Wars match for his team, with an incredible three straight eliminations, before being eliminated himself in strange fashion -- and all this while wrestling against doctor's orders! Chris, you have to feel good about that. CQ: All I have to say is, I could come out here crying about a conspiracy of some sort. I could pretend to be Oliver Stone if I wanted... but I won't! LM: Well, that's a pleasant change from some comments we've received tonight. CQ: These last few days in the IIWF have really been something else. First, you go back to that Battle Royal. Not only was I RIPPED OFF there, but I was physically injured! But what does our president do about it? Instead of sanctioning a match between Verhoeven and myself, or even a Triangle match between Verhoeven, Subway Psycho, and myself, he just gives the shot to Verhoeven, despite the fact that he cheated his ass off to win the thing! But, that's fine. So I head into Ring Wars, ignoring doctors who told me NOT to compete, and I don't think there is any doubt about it. I eliminated three guys straight, and I woulda KEPT doing it, if it wasn't for Dan Kauffman, who was supposed to be the teams "big star" or our so-called "leader", but c'mon. EVERYONE knows I'm better than Kauffman. And I was well on my way to showing just how good I was, before Kauffman started to get a little jealous over what I was doing... how I was CARRYING HIS team! I'm not gonna go easy on myself here though, I should have waited until the pin was made before confronting him, but I was caught up in the moment. But then Kauffman doesn't warn me about the guy coming from behind, and just WATCHES me get pinned?! After I did all the work in getting "his" team ahead by three damn falls, he just WATCHES me be pinned?! Dan Kauffman proved how petty, disloyal, and ungrateful he can be tonight, as far as I'm concerned, and I don't know how the fans feel about all this, but I'm sure at least half of 'em see it my way! The other half are obviously blind! LM: Well! Chris, this seems to be getting interesting, but what about Simon Lebec? CQ: Lebec in french means "The Cueball," doesn't it? Regardless, Lebec is a nothing. He comes in here and wants to play mind games, and he wants to spend money to go to my home province, then spend MORE money to hire actors to act like that. I think it's more than sad. It's PATHETIC. Everything about Lebec is pathetic, including his wrestling career! He wants me, he's got me! I took out THREE guys tonight single handedly, and I'm gonna take out one more as soon as I get my hands on Lebec. He is gonna pay for every single little frustration I've had to deal with in this past week! The battle royal, the injury, Otto Verhoeven, Dan Kauffman, Man of Steel, Randy Acorn... EVERYTHING! And it is NOT gonna be a pretty sight! Wave goodbye Simon, your time is UP! "Quickstrike" Chris Quigley is gonna STRIKE YOU DOWN! [Quigley flashes an ice cold look at the camera, before walking out of view, as Morton calls after him...] LM: Chris! The concussion! What about the concussion?! [Quigley's voice can be heard yelling from further away:] CQ: [BLEEP] it!! [Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio] BL: Wow, you mean you can't say [BLEEP] on the air? LM: Becky! Stop that! BL: Hehe. Let's make the censor earn his money. [BLEEP] [BLEEP] [BLEEP] [BLEEP] [BLEEP] [BLEEP]. Hehehe. LM: Sigh. The Chris Quigley-Dan Kauffman feud seems to be coming to a head. Let's hope these two sportsmen... BL: Kill each other? LM: ...NO! Let's hope they come to their senses. BL: Oh [BLEEP]. LM: Back to the War Games match. Hakiro Matsuoko lured Shinja Chow out of the ring and Chow was eliminated. Then, Randy Acorn, attempting to win the Intercontinental title from Billy Shakespeare, was pinned by none other than "Spotlight" himself. [Roll footage: Acorn and Shakespeare teeter on the top rope. Acorn jostles for the optimum position, but wastes precious seconds, allowing Shakespeare nail him with an elbow that sends Acorn crashing into the ring. Shakespeare regains his balance, and without even looking, launches himself with his reverse backflip crossbody block as the "Badboy" struggles to his feet. Huge pop as Shakespeare makes the cover - 1 - 2 - 3! Ding! Ding! Ding!] LM: With the odds against the Blackhearts, it was fairly easy for the "sheriffs" to finish them off. First, Billy Sexton was eliminated by Kauffman. [Roll footage: Vinny Cappicola and Dan Kauffman whip Billy Sexton into the ropes and nail him with a double spinebuster. Kauffman makes the cover, while Cappicola guards from Casey James - 1 - 2 - 3! Ding! Ding! Ding!] LM: Then, the Subway Psycho gave Kauffman's team the win by eliminating Casey James. [Roll footage: The Subway Psycho snapmares Casey James near the corner and climbs to the top rope. Cappicola drops an elbow on James and rolls out of the way as the Psycho launches himself with his flipping legdrop! He makes the cover, and the crowd chant along - "1! 2! 3!"] BL: It may have been a win for Kauffman's team, but they sure didn't celebrate. These guys seemed to hate each other even more after the match -- and I didn't think that was possible. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IIWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP CAGE BASEBALL BAT MATCH: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Tiger Claw vs. Don Antonio ---------------------------------- LM: Talk about controversy! This match was a see-saw battle, with both men using the baseball bat on each other until The Syndicate came to ringside -- and HAD A KEY TO THE PADLOCK ON THE CAGE! BL: Jeez, Larry, do you have to yell? [Roll footage: Big heel pop as Hakiro Matsuoko, Casey James and Joe Latta make their way down ringside. Casey goes over to talk to the IIWF President, putting his arm around President Dan's shoulders and pushing him up the aisle. Latta gets the lock open. The Don swipes at the intruders with the bat, but ends up being beaten down to the mat. Latta grabs the bat, and drives it repeatedly into the Don's gut while Hakiro holds him still. Eventually, the Don slumps to the mat, apparently unconscious, and Tiger Claw rolls across him for the cover. The referee looks around confused, but eventually makes the count: 1 - 2 - 3!] LM: Is the IIWF President on the take, as Don Antonio has been suggesting? I don't know, but he certainly acted like a guilty man - even leaving Ring Wars II midway through the card. Brian Lau and the rest of The Syndicate claim Dan Spreadbury is an innocent man... for what that's worth. Take a look: [SCENE: Once again in the Dojo. Brian, Hakiro, Casey, Joe, and Cadaver stand by the practice ring. Kenny Tanaka begins the interview.] KT: [looking nervously at the dark figure] Ummm, Hello, folks. I'm coming to you from the legendary Dojo, where the Syndicate reflects on the happenings of Saturday night. Brian? BL: What a wonderful night. First of all, the tag belts were taken by two men from my home country. Rising Sun Revolution, congratulations. It's nice to see the true champions once again reign supreme. Why don't you give me a call later on this week? I have some things I'd like to go over with you. KT: Is that an offer, Brian? BL: Could be... Now, later on that night, Hakiro beat Takezo Musashi in an amazing scaffold match... HM: Takezo, I told you before that my warrior soul would prove victorious. Do not shed a tear, you fought valiantly. You did your clan justice. But, all of us in The Syndicate share a code of honor. You share this same code "Enigma". We follow the word of the law, the word of the IIWF president, Honorable Daniel Spreadbury. BL: Yes, Daniel Spreadbury... Everyone seems to be on his case lately, saying that we bought him out. Is it so hard to believe that an official of the IIWF ruled in favour of the Syndicate? The match required a decision, and we got that decision. Hakiro won. Congratulations, Hakiro. HM: Thank you [he bows]. All matches, as life itself, requires a decision. We are obligated to follow the code of honor. Follow the president, his word is law. It is a matter of honor that we respect his decisions. Takezo your undoing was your soft heart, I would have plummeted to the ring if you had not given me a hand up. I used to suffer from this weakness of soul. I found my way, I hope one day you will find yours also. I respect your ability, dedication and honor. BL: Now, still later that night Tiger Claw had another wonderful match, where he beat Don Antonio to keep the IC belt. Well, well... Antonio, I told you that you didn't possess the skills it takes to take this belt. I told you that the match you were getting yourself into was one of the most dangerous matches I had ever seen. You got beaten like a rented mule. People of the IIWF, fear this man. Fear Tiger Claw. Of course, everyone is yelling about corruption in the head office. Does anyone have proof that Dan Spreadbury gave us that key? So Joe is really good with locks... What does that prove? I have a feeling that there's going to be a lot of whining in the next few weeks. KT: Now what about the War Games match? BL: I think our team did rather well, even if we didn't win. Guys? JL: I can't believe that I got eliminated so early. That little bugger Quigley must have loaded his leg with something, because that Quickstriker didn't feel like a normal scorpion deathlock. Unfortunately, in a match like that, people have to lose and get eliminated, and I was one of those people. I don't feel bad about it. I was the first one in there... CJ: Don't worry, Joe. We had a lot of people on our team that were against us from the beginning. Sexton has some problem with Tiger Claw, so I wouldn't doubt that he threw the match to make us look bad. We all saw the actions of the Sandman later that night. He had some bone to pick with us, and he attacked the Intercontinental champion. It's no wonder he got himself eliminated. BL: One moment... That's something I wanted to discuss. There's some new horizons for the Syndicate. The two members of the Dark Knights have become a problem. As I said before, those who do not stand by our side stand in our way. Casey, Joe, I want you to take care of the Dark Knights. You need redemption after the loss at Ring Wars. CJ: No problem, boss man. I was hoping to get this assignment. JL: This could be fun... BL: And of course, there's Shinja Chow. Hakiro, you've got this one. HM: Honor is everything to a warrior. Every day is a good day to die, if it is done with honor. Shinja Chow, you have no honor. You attack Masa Lau for a debt long paid. You hold Brian Lau responsible for a debt his father owed. When his father died, that debt was paid. You should be careful Chow of who you choose to attack. That choice might be your last. And if it is one done without honor, you shall do your family no justice, shame them for eternity. BL: And Tiger Claw, you've got some title matches coming up in the next little while, so I need you training for that. [Tiger Claw nods] BL: And there's one last thing. We'd all like to take the time to congratulate the new World Champion of the IIWF, Herr Verhoeven. We'd also like to thank Cadaver and Mr. Hardin for being the people they are, and helping to make the IIWF what it is today. A place where people like us can happily practice our art. [Everyone in the Syndicate applauds the men mentioned] BL: I'm sure everyone was expecting an all out war between us and the Outlaw. That's because everyone seems to underestimate us. We're not victorious because of luck. KT: Indeed! BL: You people at home are in for an exciting future in the IIWF, I can guarantee that. With people like Otto Verhoeven and Tiger Claw holding the two largest singles titles, and with people like Josey Wales, the Senator, and myself at the helm, nobody is safe. [Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio] LM: No one is safe, indeed. But I think IIWF President Dan Spreadbury has some questions to answer, but he did not return my calls to his office. It looks as if the president is laying low right now. BL: I didn't know he could get any lower. Hehehehe... snort. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IIWF WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP ELIMINATION MATCH: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Armed Forces vs. High Plains Drifters vs. Stunt Team USA vs. Rising Sun Revolution ------------------------------------------------------------- LM: President Spreadbury first came under fire Saturday night because of his decision to allow Rising Sun Revolution, who unexpectedly appeared at the pay-per-view, to compete in the tag team championship match. BL: Yeah, Spreadbury really has some explaining to do for that one! LM: Ryudu and Hiroshi made the most of their opportunity by re-claiming the IIWF tag belts. They remain unbeaten in the IIWF. BL: For now. LM: Let's check out the action in this match. First, Stunt Team USA was eliminated. [Roll footage: Wales strikes Ron in the back with the staff. The big man turns and shouts abuse at the manager, allowing Pale Rider to grab him from behind with a handful of tights and roll him up for the cover - 1 - 2 - Steve storms the ring, but is too late - 3! Ding! Ding! Ding!] BL: Then, The Armed Forces "clubbed" the High Plains Drifters. [Roll footage: Easy is distracted by Aaron the Caddie jumping up onto the apron. The referee goes to force the manager down, while NavCom climbs to the top turnbuckle brandishing Aaron's club. He leaps into the ring, bringing the club down on the back of Easy's head, and nails Pale Rider for good measure, before rolling back out of the ring and straight into the reach of Josey Wales, who snatches the club from him and clocks him about the face with it, knocking him silly. However, as the referee turns, he sees DefCon recover sufficiently to lay an arm across Easy's chest for the cover - 1 - 2 - 3! Ding! Ding! Ding!] LM: That left the Armed Forces and Rising Sun Revolution -- and Ryudu and Hiroshi reminded everyone in The Hoosier Dome why they were previously the IIWF champs. [Roll footage: Hiroshi avalanches DefCon in the corner, and DefCon staggers backwards into the ring, taking a few steps before crashing down on his back. Hiroshi tags in Ryudu once more, and the Dragon immediately leaps to the ropes, launching himself with a somersault bodysplash that takes him nearly three quarters of the way across the ring! He covers DefCon - 1 -- NavCom gets his hand on the apron and begins to drag himself to his feet -- 2 -- NavCom slides in under the bottom rope, but he's too late -- 3! Ding! Ding! Ding! Huge pop!] LM: You can imagine that Hiroshi and Ryudu were excited about the match. I caught up with them backstage. Take a look: [Cut to the backstage area just after the grueling four-way Tag Team Championship match. Larry Morton is in the dressing room of the new champions, Rising Sun Revolution, where Ryudu and Hiroshi are both still celebrating, with the tag team belts slung over their shoulders.] LM: Ryudu, Hiroshi, can I have a word? RY: [smiling] No problem, Larry, step right in! [Hiroshi throws an arm around Larry's shoulder, grinning] LM: Well, where do I start? What a night for the Dragon and the Demon! First you stun the IIWF by returning out of the blue, and then by becoming a last minute entry in the elimination match! You know, you may have caused one of the biggest upsets at Ring Wars II tonight! RY: What can I say? The Revolution is back! I tell you Larry, we were not pleased when we had to abdicate the titles only two days after winning them at the first Ring Wars. We had worked so hard to get into that position, and then, thanks to a legal problem, we had to give up the reward for our efforts. [Ryudu pauses, wipes the sweat from his forehead and brushes his hair back] When we were invited to the tournament in Japan, we readily accepted and used that time to prepare as much as possible for our return. And when our new work permits came through just in time for Ring Wars II... I never dreamed we would have such a successful comeback. [Ryudu smiles] But you and I both know, Larry, that not everyone will be as pleased as we are about these events. And that's why we are going to be fighting champions. We're going to run the IIWF tag team gauntlet, starting with the former champs, Armed Forces, at the next live broadcast. Then, if we still have the titles, we will work our way down the tag team rankings. We still have a lot to prove here in the IIWF, and that's why we don't intend to back down from anyone. LM: And the Armed Forces are to be first in line? RY: I'm sure that they'll be demanding a rematch, and as defeated champions they have that right. So NavCon, DefCon if you want a shot at getting the titles back, all you have to do is ask. [Hiroshi steps forward and makes a long and loud speech in Japanese, occasionally making breaking and twisting motions with his hands] LM: What did he say? RY: [grinning] He said that Aaron should take some golfing lessons because he's never going to get anywhere with a swing like that. Oh, and he also said that if Aaron brings his clubs to the ring again, he's going to get them wrapped around his scrawny neck. LM: [laughing] Thanks for your time, Ryudu, I'll leave you to your celebrations. RY: One last thing, Larry. Armed Forces, High Plains Drifters, Stunt Team USA... ANYONE who steps into the ring with us... we are back and about to set the IIWF Tag Team scene on fire. We intend to hold these belts for a long, long time. We'll see you all in the ring! [Ryudu and Hiroshi high five each other, and the scene fades out. Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio] LM: The Rising Sun Revolution will be a fighting champion! BL: And they'll have to be against the Armed Forces. LM: Aaron and his boys refused to talk to me after the match, but we lifted some footage from WOWT-TV in Omaha Saturday night. BL: Yeah, but just a warning fans -- pregnant women, small children, and anyone who has just eaten should look away from your televisions for the next... oh, I'd say 10 minutes. LM: Let's just go to the tape: [SCENE: The Hoosier Dome. In the background, the cage is being lowered for the match between Don Antonio and Tiger Claw. WOWT newscaster Jane Phillips is standing up in the stands. WOWT graphics flash and the news anchor turns it over to Jane.] JANE: Ladies and gentlemen, I'm live here at Ring Wars II in Indianapolis, Indiana, where earlier tonight we witnessed a tragedy in American history when the Armed Forces defeated the two teams they were scheduled to face, but some "mystery" team, Rising Sun Revolution, was able to take out the mighty champions and stole the IIWF Tag Team Titles from our Armed Forces. ANCHOR: [In the WOWT studio] Wait a minute, Rising Sun Revolution? They weren't supposed to be in the match, were they? JANE: No, they weren't. It is awful. They just stormed the arena, made several unsubstantiated claims, and pretty soon they had conned President Dan Spreadbury into letting them in the title match. ANCHOR: So they just showed up and got in on the match? Was Aaron the Caddy consulted on this? JANE: Apparently not. I was in the locker room area when I saw the announcement on the monitor, and Aaron the Caddy came storming out to protest, but he was cut off by a couple of security guards. Eventually, NavCom came out and calmed him down. ANCHOR: What's the reaction from the Forces, Jane? JANE: I caught up with them just a few minutes ago in the locker room... and they weren't happy. [Cut to tape of Jane in the bowels of The Hoosier Dome. She stops outside a door with "Armed Forces" written across it.] JANE: I'm now standing outside the door of a oddly calm locker room, where the Armed Forces are now. [Jane knocks on the door. After a few seconds, a valet comes to the door and opens it.] VALET: Yes? JANE: Hi, Jane Phillips, WOWT Omaha. Can we speak to Aaron and his Forces? VALET: One moment, please. [The valet leaves.] JANE: Well, apparently we will have to wait a bit. Let me just quickly summarize this storied run to the top. The Armed Forces arrived here in early July, and took off on a great winning streak, gaining victories over teams like Stunt Team USA and the United Nations. Then they decided to go after the IIWF World Tag Team Titles, which had been held by the High Plains Drifters for quite some time. The match was signed for IIWF Sat... [The door opens, the valet is once again there.] VALET: The men will see you now, but let me warn you, they're not in a good mood. [The camera follows Jane back into the locker room. They see posters of the Armed Forces holding their tag team belts the entire way. In the back is a chalkboard with match strategies on it, including strategies for defeating both HPD and STUSA. Of course, RSR isn't included. They finally arrive to find DefCon and NavCom sitting on a bench, their heads down in defeat and anguish. It appears as if they have been crying. Aaron is nowhere to be found.] JANE: Hello, gentlemen. May I ask a few questions? NC: [after a long pause] Yes, Jane. Go ahead. Just don't expect us to be too talkative. We're not feeling so great. JANE: I understand. First of all, let me congratulate you two on being the best champions the IIWF has ever seen. Tell us what things have been like for you since August 21. DC: It has been wonderful. All of our fans have been so supportive, and we've gotten so much recognition. Our technique has matured greatly since winning the titles, and we've become a much better tag team. We really think we're at the peak of our game right now, and it's a shame that we had to be dethroned this way. NC: That's right. We are the best tag team the IIWF has ever seen. We've beaten everybody in our path. When we came to town, the big names were Stunt Team USA and the High Plains Drifters. Well, we left both of those teams layin' in the ring on numerous occasions, we took the titles from HPD, and we beat both of them tonight... again. JANE: Okay, but tell us about tonight... NC: Tonight was bull. We had prepared so hard and done our homework so well for Stunt Team and the Drifters. We watched matches time and time again, to the point that we knew their next move before they even executed it. We brought in guys to try those moves so we would learn reversals. And you saw it out there, we worked to perfection. And, we did what we were expected to do. We beat the two teams that belonged in the match. We won the match we signed for. We just didn't get the match we signed for. DC: Exactly. We signed a contract to face STUSA and HPD. If we could beat both of them in one night, we were supposed to walk out of there with the titles, the undisputed best tag team in the world. And you know what? WE DID BEAT THEM BOTH! We should be the undisputed best! But something got in the way. President Dan buckled under the pressure, he sold out, and he let this team, Rising Sun Revolution, into the match. Didn't even ask the champs! Just put 'em in the match. Sure, what's good for ratings is good for the President... who cares if you screw over the champions, right?! WRONG! What he doesn't realize about building his ratings is that we've energized the tag team ranks here, and we built up the big TV ratings. And he bites our hands -- the hands which feed him. [Aaron the Caddy enters] JANE: Aaron, where were you? Is there about to be a split between you and the Forces? AARON: Ha! Hardly. I'd never abandon these guys. When I first got these two, I thought it would be a good business move for me. And it was. But, it's developed into more than a business move. These guys have become great friends, and they're great guys. I'm going to stick with them, and, mark my words, we're going to get that gold back. NC: Aaron is like a father figure to us. He's taken care of us, he's taught us everything we know. DC: We can't do without him. It's obvious. JANE: Well, any closing thoughts? AARON: I want my guys to get back to the titles. No doubt that they can and will, eventually. They're at the top of their game and I think they've got the potential to become EVEN BETTER. I'm going to get them some practice. In fact, I was just on the phone with a... promoter, and I think I can get us a match as soon as next Saturday to show that we're still the men in the tag team rankings. NC: Dan...you gave it to us once. The shaft. So, do us a favor for once. Put us in matches. Lots of matches. Dark matches. TV matches if you want good TV ratings and fan response. Ping pong tournaments for all we care. Just get DefCon and NavCom back in action together showing off our talents. We want to get back to that top status, and if we have to beat EVERY other tag team... so be it. DC: Spreadbury, we want a match THIS SATURDAY NIGHT. A match with Pain, Inc. would do. They've wanted a piece of us for so long, it's time to shut them up. Put us in that ring with Mr. Mic's guys, and let us show the world what's going down in the IIWF. We've lost the titles, big deal. We haven't lost what is most important. It's what is inside, what can't be seen or measured... but it's still the most powerful force in the world. We've got the desire. Rising Sun Revolution, watch your backs. The desire is about to run wild all over you. [Cut back to Jane in The Hoosier Dome. Behind her, Don Antonio and Tiger Claw battle in the cage.] JANE: The Armed Forces may have just lost the tag team titles, but they say they've still got the determination to get back those titles. Back to you in the studios. [Cut back to the anchor man in the WOWT studio] ANCHOR: Well, it looks as if the mighty Forces have been disarmed for a moment. But, never fear, they'll be back as great as ever. I'll leave you with this, Omaha: The Armed Forces were the greatest tag team champions the IIWF has ever seen. They defended the titles a record SEVEN times before losing them. They warded off the likes of Stunt Team USA, Heavy Metal, the High Plains Drifters, the Atomic Destroyers, and the Pasta Pedros. Every time they came out ahead. And eventually, their honorable fighting style caught up to them perhaps. But, on this somber occasion, do not be sad, for our Armed Forces haven't lost anything. If anything, we should celebrate our great champions... the best ever. So, on this fateful Saturday night, be proud, Omaha, of what you've produced. IIWF World Tag Team Champions. Their names forever inscribed in the history books. Be proud, Omaha. Be proud. [As the WOWT music and graphics sweep the screen to end the show, footage of the AFs great success envelops the screen. Footage of the pinfall victory over STUSA and the huge celebration, footage of the AFs attending charity rallies with their titles. Footage of them high-fiving kids at the Civic Auditorium, footage of them clubbing numerous opponents. The last clip is of "The Roll." As the screen fades out, an image of the Forces standing side by side, arms raised in victory with their titles clutched in hand shows. Fade. Cut back to Larry and Becky in the IIWF studio.] BL: Wow, and I thought Kenny Tanaka was the biggest suck-up in the industry! It makes you wonder about WOWT-TV's audience, doesn't it? LM: Please, I'm trying to put that whole tape behind me. BL: I think that's where it belongs, Larry. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- LOG SCAFFOLD MATCH: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- "Angel of the Sun" Hakiro Matsuoko vs. "Enigma" Takezo Musashi -------------------------------------------------------------- LM: Matsuoko and Musashi battled on a log 20 feet above the ring until the unlikely happened -- the log broke! Both men held on for dear life, but the ending was again to be shrouded in controversy as the replay showed both men hitting the ring at the same time. [Roll footage: Musashi grits his teeth, and tries to climb up the log, using his legs and arms to slowly and agonizingly shimmy up the log, Matsuoko still clinging to his back. Takezo reaches for the top of the log, but the bark comes away in his hand, and he topples backwards, both men falling into the ring with a crash.] BL: However, our eagle-eyed president was REALLY watching and saw Musashi hit the ring first. As the Angel of the Sun said earlier, it was the right call. LM: Give me a break. BL: Arm or leg? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HAIR vs. HAIR MATCH: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= "Showstopper" Simon Lebec vs. Marty Warnett ------------------------------------------- LM: This was a close match until Lebec had Warnett set up for The Antagonist. Chris Quigley ran to ringside, but was involved in a brawl with Francois. Then came the unexpected, as "Painbringer" Billy Sexton came to the ring with one of Lebec's trophies: [Roll footage: Lebec sees Sexton on the opposite side of the ring and motions for him to give him the award. But Sexton jumps to the ring apron and clubs Lebec with the award, then jumps down and disappears into the crowd as Lebec falls unconscious to the mat.] BL: Miss Crystal tried to save Lebec, but Quigley shamelessly ripped her dress. LM: Then Warnett got the win and shaved Lebec's head! I can tell you that Showstopper was none too happy about it after the match: [Backstage after the "Hair vs. Hair" match. Morton enters Lebec's locker room.] LM: Simon Lebec... are you there?? SL: LOOK AT ME, MORTON! THAT PUNK WARNETT AND HIS FRIENDS ARE GOING TO PAY DEARLY FOR THIS! WITH QUIGLEY... I WOULDN'T HAVE EXPECTED ANY LESS! THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO EDUCATE A SAVAGE ESKIMO! SEXTON IS ANOTHER STORY! YOU'LL ALL PAY FOR THIS! I GUARANTEE IT! AHHHHH, MY HAIR!! COME ON FRANCOIS!! GET THAT DAMN CAMERA OFF OF ME!! [Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio] BL: I don't know, it's kind of a... [she suppresses laughter] cute look. LM: "Painbringer" Billy Sexton had a laugh at Lebec's expense and got some revenge for Lebec accidentally hitting him a month ago during Sexton's match with Warnett. And Sexton shows no remorse. Let's hear from him now: [SCENE: "Painbringer" Billy Sexton pulls up in the IIWF office parking lot. He exits the car holding a bottle of wine and a beautiful woman stands beside him. Sexton turns to the camera.] BS: Ring Wars II. Baby, what a joke. I did not ask to be in War Games. The forces that be didn't want me to have a title shot. They were too afraid that I would take the title. So I took my aggression out on someone else. Ain't that right, baby? WOMAN: It sure is, Billy BS: Lebec, how did you like them apples? You shouldn't have stuck your nose in one of my matches. Now all your hair is gone. Boo hoo. Want some more wine, my dear? WOMAN: But of course, Billy. [Sexton pours the woman another glass of wine.] BS: You see, Lebec, what I did to you at Ring Wars II was just the beginning. I have decided that until the powers that be decide to give me a title shot, I am going to take my anger out on you. Lebec, your bald head is the smallest of your worries. If I were you I would be worried about your arm. OH YEAH! Come my dear, the opera starts in 20 minutes. WOMAN: Right behind you Billy. [Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= LUMBERJACK RULES NOOSE MATCH: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The Hangman vs. Fisto Flash (w/Atomic Destroyers) (w/Heavy Metal) ------------------------------------------- LM: Chaos reigned in this contest as well, as the lumberjacks did as much brawling as the men in the ring. BL: And then this Ring Warrior II guy shows up and causes a disturbance. I swear he looks familiar! [Roll footage: Ring Warrior II grabs Fisto Flash where he lies on the floor and rudely throws him into the ring. The Destroyers get into the Warrior's face. He says something that can't be heard and they step back. Ring Warrior goes to the Senator's side.] LM: Then there was yet ANOTHER disturbance as a man dressed in crimson came to ringside -- and ultimately changed the face of the match. [Roll footage: The red-bedecked wrestler leaps to the ring apron, vaults to a standing position on the top rope, springboards, catching Fisto Flash in a flying frankensteiner which catapults him over the rope and out of the ring. The crowd is awestruck, silent.] BL: Despite the interference, The Hangman was awarded the win! Go figure. LM: We'll have more on this mystery wrestler later, but first let's hear from Robo Stone and Fisto Flash: [Robo Stone and Fisto Flash stand in the locker room.] RS: HANGMAN! You have chosen to mess with the Iron Destroyer. That means you fight fair and you win or lose fair. But you decided NOT to play by the rules, and to do your own thing. But that thing can also be done more brutally and more destructively -- by this man right here. [Robo Stone points at Fisto Flash] FF: YOU COULDN'T DEFEAT THE MOST BRUTAL FORCE IN WRESTLING! THAT'S why you had to get an extra man to defeat Fisto Flash. But now there is MYSTERY. Mystery about who IS that crimson man? Who IS the owner of my fist? But most importantly, WHO WILL PAY?! And rest assured, that WILL be decided. [Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio] LM: So who are these mystery wrestlers? Steve Roberts is standing by LIVE with Ring Warrior II to get some answers. Steve? [Cut to Roberts in an interview area. He stand beside Ring Warrior II] SR: That's right Larry and Becky. I've finally managed to get hold of the Ring Warrior II who made an impressive debut at Ring Wars II. [Ring Warrior II shakes Roberts' hand.] SR: [with a pained expression on his face] Ouch! Thanks for joining us at such short notice Warrior. Oh yes, and congratulations on your victory at Ring Wars II. RWII: [in a quirky, deep voice with a foreign sounding accent] Well Roberts, you congratulate me on my victory, but I think even Chris Quigley [he spits a bright green fluid onto the floor] could beat this Ned Norton guy. SR: [a little agitated] Right. So I guess you're setting your targets a little higher than him then, correct? RWII: [sarcastically] No, Roberts, I'm just going to carry on wrestling prelim guys until I decide to retire. SR: Okay, to put it another way, presumably you're here to beat up a few people and maybe pick up some gold. RWII: Yes. SR: Well....? RWII: Well what? SR: Anybody in mind at the moment? RWII: Yeah, I've got a couple of people I've got to take care of before I can get down to serious business. SR: Yes... any clues as to whom? RWII: No. [he spits again] SR: Okay. Presumably you'll have the help of the Senator, as you seemed to have made an ally of him at Ring Wars. RWII: The Senator may enter my plans in the future, but I have not spoken to him since Saturday. If I feel he can help me in my quest, he will. SR: You seem pretty sure about that... RWII: Yeah, I'm sure. SR: [slackening his tie slightly] Alright. You did appear to be intent on helping the Hangman gain victory in his match with Fisto Flash. Just thinking about it, I reckon you two guys may make a pretty awesome tag team. RWII: Well me with any partner would make a good team. I can guarantee you that. SR: Maybe you'll try and take the tag belts off those two Japanese goons? RWII: Maybe. [The camera then cuts to Larry Morton, sitting in the studio watching Roberts make a complete hash of things. He speaks to Roberts, who holds his ear piece] LM: [whispering] Steve, ask him about his past. Try to find out if Becky was right when she said she thought he looked familiar. SR: Oh yes. Warrior, my colleague Becky LaRue seemed to think she recognized you when she saw you in action on Saturday. Can you clarify the situation? Have you ever competed here before? RWII: My guess is that Miss LaRue is mistaken. SR: [thinking he's onto something] But are you implying that you _might_ know her? RWII: No. SR: Well maybe she means she _really_ knows you quite well.....? [The Warrior just stares at Roberts. There is an awkward silence] SR: [appearing quite scared] Sorry. I didn't mean that... ummmmm... what about your name? RWII: What about it? SR: Granted, it was appropriate for Ring Wars II, but what if you appear on Midweek Mayhem? I suppose you'd call yourself Midweek Mayhem Man or something. [Roberts chuckles. The Warrior again stares straight through him and Roberts' face appears to turn white. The Warrior then leaves the set] SR: [coughs] Well, I guess it's back to you in the studio then, Larry. [Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio] LM: [laughing] Yes Steve. Thanks a lot. Reminds me of some of the interviews you conducted earlier in the year. Wonder if we still have any of those in the archives. They may be as amusing as this one....but I doubt it! BL: I could SWEAR I know that guy from somewhere. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TEXAS BULLROPE STEEL CAGE MATCH: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Pain Inc. vs. The Zodiac Connection ------------------------------------- LM: Do you believe in curses? Pain Inc. may believe after a mediocre showing Saturday night. BL: Whether it was a curse applied by the Arabian Knights or just an off night, Pain Inc. sure looked bad. [Roll footage: Taurus gives HR a push, and he hits the turnbuckles. The ref calls for the bell. Big pop. The Zodiac Connection cease their beatings on Pain Inc, and begin to celebrate. MS and HR slumps where they are left, looking like they took way more punishment than they actually have.] LM: Needless to say, Mr. Mic's team didn't take the loss well. Check out this footage -- and you may want to turn your TV volume down just a bit: [The scene is the dressing room of the Hoosier Dome after the match. Hellraiser and Morningstar are destroying the dressing room: putting holes in walls, breaking tables etc...security personnel are just thrown from the room as they try to enter. Mr. Mic faces the camera, his face red.] MM: AHHHHHHHH! SPREADBURY WHAT THE [BLEEP] DO YOU CALL THAT?! I CALL IT OUTSIDE INTERFERENCE WHICH LAST TIME A CHECKED WAS A DQ! THAT CAMEL MOLESTER GRAND BRASSIERE AND HIS FREAKY MAGIC COST US THAT MATCH NOT THE PATHETIC ATTEMPT OF THE ZODIAC GIRLS! SPREADBURY I WANT...NO NO I DEMAND THAT THAT "FIXED" MATCH NOT COUNT IN THE STANDINGS! MY BOYS ARE STILL THE #1 CONTENDERS. FURTHERMORE, MY LAWYERS ARE GOING TO BE IN YOUR OFFICE WEDNESDAY MORNING WITH A LAWSUIT. AS FOR YOU GRAND BRASSIERE, YOU WANT WAR, YOU GOT IT. NO HOLDS BARRED AND ANYTHING GOES...ZODIAC CONNECTION, WE WANT A REMATCH! NO DQ! WE'RE GONNA POUND YOU. ALSO SPREADBURY, WHAT THE HELL IS WITH LETTING THE RISING SUN RETARDS GET IN ON THE TAG TEAM ELIMINATION? HELL, MY TEAM IS THE #1 CONTENDER... IF ANYONE SHOULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE SHOT, IT WAS US. FURTHER EVIDENCE OF THE IIWF'S POLICY OF DISCRIMINATING AGAINST MR. MIC AND PAIN INC. 7-11 KNIGHTS, YOU GUYS ARE FINISHED. SPREADBURY, GET YOUR CHECKBOOK OUT 'CAUSE YOUR LAWYERS HAVE SOME SERIOUS OVERTIME COMIN'! [Mr.Mic pulls out a roll of quarters and attacks a security guard... punching him in the face and screaming. Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio] BL: You know, I think Mr. Mic is a candidate for lithium. LM: Indeed. But The Arabian Knights were excited about the outcome because they are now the number one contenders for the tag titles. Tim Dross will have a live report with the Knights in just a few minutes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- IIWF Free For All: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- HANDICAP: Archangel vs. Magus & Prisoner #109 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- LM: What a shock as Archangel overcame the odds and defeated TWO lunatics. BL: You and Dross? LM: Please. The Archangel took a lot of punishment, but nothing P109 and Magus threw at him could slow him down. Finally, the angelic one ended the match. [Roll footage of Archangel setting up P109 for The Judgement Day Drop: Archangel drags P109's head between his legs and balances precariously for just a moment before bringing P109 up to his shoulders, and powerbombing him into the ring! He follows his opponent down with some force, and covers as the crowd pops - 1 - 2 - 3! Ding! Ding! Ding!] LM: Joe Latta came out after the match, but our crack security team kept him away from Archangel. BL: CRACK security team? Better not let the Man of Steel find out about that career opportunity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Arabian Knights vs. Aces of the Deep ----------------------------------------------------------------------- LM: The Arabian Knights notched another victory, but it was not an easy one for the sultans of the sand. BL: Sultans of the sand? [Roll footage: Piranha sizes up the Prince on the outside, bounces against the ropes, and leaps out of the ring between the top and second ropes... but the Grand Vizier pushes the Prince out of the way, and Piranha clatters into the steel crowd barrier. Big heel pop! The Prince rolls Piranha back into the ring, and makes the cover, putting his feet on the ropes for extra leverage - 1 - 2 - 3! Ding! Ding! Ding! Big heel pop!] LM: As promised, Tim Dross is standing by with a special interview. Take it, Tim. [Cuts to the IIWF studio with Tim Dross] TD: Thanks Larry. Well, I'm supposed to be here to being doing an interview with the Arabian Knights, for whom I have plenty of questions -- especially after the strange incident that occurred with Pain Inc. at Ring Wars II. [Some raised voices can be heard and The Grand Vizier and the Prince walk onto the set arguing, Omar is nowhere to be seen. The two men hush as they take their seats.] TD: Do I notice some dissention in the Arabian Knights' ranks? PA: No, Mr Dross, you do not. It is a private matter and not the sort of thing I would like to discuss with the likes of you. I take it that there is some reason that you have dragged us all the way down here at this ungodly hour? TD: Ungodly hour? It's 2:30...in the afternoon....err....Yes, Yes I have.. [The Prince looks impatiently at his watch] TD: Well you could say that Ring Wars II was an action-packed night for you, first your victory at the free-for-all over the Aces of the Deep, then the strange, er... incident between The Vizier and Pain Inc., and then your subsequent involvement in the melee that ensued at the end of Ring Wars II. The upshot of all this is that you are now the number one contenders for the tag team titles. PA: Ah yes, we are now the number one contenders for the tag team titles. I knew that it would only be a matter of time until we were up there, and soon the belts will be around our waists. Teams like the Aces of the Deep are never going to offer us any serious competition. To be straight with you, I don't think anyone in the IIWF can -- especially not those new champions. I can't even remember their names... rising dough or something. I mean how can anyone hope to compete with the class that royalty brings to the squared circle? Omar tries his best, but it is obvious that I carry the team and I'm sure that I would have attained my goal in a matter of days rather than weeks if I had been able to find a more suitable tag team partner. [Tim looks very surprised at the Prince's last comment] TD: Carry the team... PA: Sorry Mr Dross, do you have a problem? TD: No, No....Vizier, perhaps you could give us your version of the events that took place later that night. GV: Ah yes, Pain Inc... Ring Wars II was a very satisfying night for us all around, especially as we have replaced them as the number one contenders. I'm sure that we will be bombarded with a tirade of insults from the lovable Mr. Mic tonight. He always comes up with such witty remarks -- probably something to do with bad breath or having hairy family members. But I am above such childish behavior. I could see Mr. Mic having a very successful career as a stand up comedian. The only thing is that he would not realize that the crowd would be laughing _at_ him and not _with_ him [he laughs]. No, I only went down to ringside to entertain some of the young children who were growing bored with the Pain Inc.-Zodiac Connection match. One of my tricks involved making a fireball appear -- the next thing I know, our dear Mr. Mic had collapsed on the floor. He really ought to take things more easy, you know. TD: What about the curse? GV: [Laughs] Oh come now, Mr Dross, do you really believe in such things? Curses indeed. No, I think some of your fellow commentators were right, Pain Inc. had probably been partying with Man Of Steel the previous night and it had all caught up with them -- either that or they had been to the 7-11 that Mr Mic always loves to go on about and had eaten something that disagreed with them. Either way, they thought that they would get an easy win over the Zodiac Connection. It shows how wrong you can be. After Saturday night, I'm sure that it will be the last that we see of the lovable Mr. Mic. TD: Why is that? GV: Well I just heard that the "manager leaves town" match has now been signed for this weekend and I'm sure that my Arabian Knights will have no problems in crushing Pain Inc., especially after their convincing performance at Ring Wars II! [The Prince starts to tap his watch ] GV: Well, Mr Dross, we have to go now, I sure we will speak again soon. TD: Thank you gentlemen. Back to you, Larry and Becky. [The Prince and the Vizier get up. They can be heard arguing once again as they leave the set.] LM: Wow, possible trouble there. We'll keep an eye on it. BL: You troublemaker! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ring Warrior II vs. "Nifty" Ned Norton ----------------------------------------------------------------------- LM: We heard earlier from the Ring Warrior II, now take a look at how he dispatched of "Nifty" Ned Norton. [Roll footage: The Warrior rolls Norton back into the ring, then follows him in, ignoring the protestations of the referee. He drags Norton to his feet, and then whips him into the ropes, executing a high-impact chokeslam on the return! Big heel pop! The Warrior makes the cover - 1 - 2 - 3! Ding! Ding! Ding! The referee tries to raise the Warrior's arm, but he pulls it away, gives Norton one last kick, and heads back up the aisle to the jeers of the crowd.] LM: That's one man who could make quite an impact on the IIWF. BL: Yeah, but who HASN'T impacted Nifty Ned? ************************************************************************** --------------------------- IIWF TRASH TALK ---------------------------- ************************************************************************** LM: Now that Ring Wars II is over, many of the IIWF's stars are beginning to look ahead. One of those men is Robski. I wouldn't want to be on his bad side. Let's hear what he has to say: [Robski is in the palatial splendor that is Buckleigh Hall. He is walking through a corridor and stops by a painting of a battle scene.] ROBSKI: My Ancestors fought for many things, love, money, pride honor, their country. Here, from the Battle of the Boyne, is one of my ancestors. I do not know who, and I do not care who, all I can say is that he is a great man and one who is proud to carry the family name. He is a man who encapsulates the fighting spirit I now exemplify in my family name and the spirit I have brought with me to the IIWF. [Robski walks on, he stops at a suit of armor.] In the middle ages this was what your average foot soldier had to wear in battle -- several pounds of bashed metal -- to protect them from the mighty blows aimed at them. More often than not this proved a hinderance, not a help. The modern fighter has no need of such armor or protection -- he needs to be quick, fast and to have his wits about him. All of these characteristics I exemplify. [Robski walks on, he looks into the camera] Now that Ring Wars II is over, Robski is looking for the next challenge. The challenges posed in the IIWF are some of the sternest in the world of wrestling, but Punster, we need to sort some things out STILL, and "Quickstrike" Chris Quigley, you eliminated me from War Games. Well, I take that very personally indeed -- and you will PAY THE PRICE. [Robski turns around and walks off, the camera stays on him until he gets to the end of the corridor. Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio.] LM: I wouldn't want to be on the bad side of The Senator and his stable, either. BL: Aw, they're just misunderstood. I even went to visit The Senator and his men this week. Take a look at how well they treat a REAL reporter: [Scene: The Wizard's Gym. The Hangman and The Atomic Destroyers work out in the ring as The Senator comes to ringside.] TS: Boys, I guess you heard the announcement that The Outlaw and Punster have left the IIWF. TH: Time marches on. The battles between Hardin and the rest of the wrestling world will go down as some of the most intense and brutal matches ever to take place. Hardin, my best wishes to you and whatever life brings to you. LARN: A wrestler's time is short. With the battles and beatings coupled with the injuries, we the combatants have but little time here in the ring. [A loud banging is heard on the door to the Gym and Steriod goes to open it.] STEROID: Well, look who's here. [Steriod stands aside as Becky LaRue marches into the room and walks toward the ring.] BL: Hangman I have come to talk to you and the Atomic Destroyers about your futures in the IIWF. Do you have anything to say? TH: Well, just having come off of Ring Wars II and finding that my good friend Hardin has left, I guess there is a lot of slack that is going to have to be dealt with. My wars with Fisto have been settled, however there seems to be a person here in the IIWF who keeps getting matches that he does not deserve. I speak of the Man of Steel. Now that there are three of us who are versed in the art of the Noose, I would recommend that the MOS grow some eyes in the back of his head. BL: And what do you think about your chances of the gaining the tag titles? STERIOD: We have set our goals and our sights on gaining the belts. In conjunction with the HPD, we will dominate the IIWF in the next year. All seems to lead to RING WARS III. There are some good teams and there are some so-so teams. You all know where you fall, but where you fall is where we want you to. TS: Becky, I am just about done with my workout. Stick around and we will go out for a bite. I am curious how you know to whom I sold the Fist. BL: I know a nice place not far from here. TS: [To Hangman and The Destroyers] You guys enjoy yourselves.... [Camera fades to black] LM: Are you ready to tell us who bought the Fist? BL: _You're_ a journalist... you figure it out. Hehe. LM: Moving on, Robo Stone may have felt Fisto Flash was cheated, but he's intent on making sure Heavy Metal gets a shot at the IIWF Tag belts. Take a look: [Robo Stone stands with Atlas Steel and Apollo Steel -- Heavy Metal] RS: THIS IS IT! The time has come!!! It's time to pay the number one contenders. Ring Wars II has NOW been decided and there is an answer: HEAVY METAL WANTS a shot. AT: We were calm. We didn't want to disturb the events of Ring Wars II. But now it's time to RUMBLE. The current champs better be AWARE of the fact that HEAVY METAL is lurking in the shadows. AP: And if we should happen to pop outta the shadows, then so BE IT! The IIWF title belts are comin' to the Stone Stable. JUST... cause Robo said so! RS: I AM the master a' this operation, and I'm takin' it to the TOP!! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! [Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio] BL: What a happy man! He's laughing all the time. LM: You're very sick, Becky! ************************************************************************** ------------------------ THE IIWF: A LOOK AHEAD ------------------------ ************************************************************************** LM: As usual following a big pay-per-view, Midweek Mayhem takes a one-week vacation... BL: A PAID vacation, I might add. LM: Er, yes, but a vacation nonetheless. This gives the wrestlers time to recover from one of the most intense events in the history of professional wrestling -- and it gives us a chance to sit back and examine the state of the IIWF. BL: As long as that state isn't Indiana. Jeez, have you ever seen so many hayseeds? LM: But IIWF Saturday Night is just a few days away and the IIWF's stars are ready to get back to action. Here are a few of the matches that have already been signed for this week's show: * Joe Latta vs. Sabin Figaro [D] * Don Antonio vs. [J] [D] * Onslaught vs. [J] * "Enigma" Takezo Musashi vs. Simon Lebec * Marty Warnett vs. Robski * IIWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP CAGE MATCH: Tiger Claw vs. Prince of Darkness LM: And fans, you know about the special stipulation in this match. If the Prince of Darkness loses, he must leave the IIWF. If he wins, well, he gets the Intercontinental title. What a match! Let's hears from the Prince of Darkness now: [Cut to a taped interview of the Prince of Darkness] PD: Tiger Claw... did you like our little surprise at Ring Wars? The Dark Knights are now complete... with two of the biggest forms of blackness in the IIWF! Deathbringer's credentials stand alone. You saw what Archangel will do. This Saturday I get my re-match! You and me in a cage -- winner gets the belt. The loser... well, tell me what you'll be doing Saturday night. You can't beat me. You never have beaten me. You never will beat me. The cage doesn't lie. Saturday will be another golden day for the Knights... count on it! [Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio] * MANAGER LEAVES TOWN MATCH: Pain Inc. vs. Arabian Knights * Lord Byron vs. "Nuclear" John Bomber * Domination vs. Aces of the Deep LM: It should be a great night of action! Make sure you catch it! ************************************************************************** ---------------------- THE NEW BLOOD IN THE IIWF ---------------------- ************************************************************************** LM: You may have noticed a few new names in the lineup for Saturday's card. BL: That's right. The top talent in the sport continues to flock to the IIWF, including one man we met Saturday Night at Ring Wars II. LM: We've been hearing a lot from Lady DeWinter... BL: That bitch! LM: ...who promised to introduce her wrestler to the IIWF at Ring Wars II and she delivered on her promise. Lord Byron, a highly-touted veteran grappler, will make his ring debut this weekend. Let's take a closer look at this competitor: Lord Byron ~~~~~~~~~~ Age: 26 Weight: 275 lbs Height: 6'4" Origin: Lancashire, England (currently residing in New Orleans) Valet: Lady DeWinter - a very beautiful young lady, with long dark brown hair (usually pinned back) and green eyes. She generally wears one of a variety of expensive evening dresses, usually black or white. Appearance: Lord Byron has blond hair, tied back in a Steven Segal style bob. He has grey eyes, and a classic profile which would give him a fairly handsome appearance, if it wasn't for his trademark sneer. To the ring he wears black wrestling leggings with a Lancastrian red rose motif curling around the left thigh. When giving interviews or the like, he usually prefers Versace suits. In both situations, he always carries with him his black, brass topped walking cane. When giving interviews, or talking about his opponents, Byron speaks with a mocking air of disdain, one which has earned him many enemies. He tends to ignore the crowd completely, not even acknowledging them with a smug look or snide remark. Theme Music: Intermezzo from Karelia Suite - Sibelius Orientation: Heel Five Favorite Moves: 1. DDT - Byron has always favoured the DDT: its ease of execution, combined with devastating effectiveness and adaptability led him to master its use at a very early stage in his career. 2. German Suplex - Pinning maneuvers are another firm favourite with Byron, and this one has so far proved reliable as both a shock tactic and an impact move. 3. Sleeperhold - A move which many people seem to underestimate, Byron's concentration on technique has led him to refine this hold into one of his most dangerous moves. 4. Figure four leglock - The majority of Byron's moves revolve around attacking his opponents legs, both in order to set up his finisher and to reduce opponents mobility, but the figure 4 often proves to be the most effective, and Byron has even occasionally gained a submission on the strength of this move alone. 5. Spinning Enzuiguri - By far the most spectacular of Byron's moves, and definitely the deadliest. Often used after an opponent has caught a previous kick, Byron leaps into the air, twisting backwards to hit his opponent an incredibly powerful blow to the side of the head with the heel of his foot. Powerful enough to floor almost any opponent, and even known to pole-axe smaller opposition, Byron has been known to use this move as an alternative finisher when unable to apply the Aristoclutch effectively. Finishing Move: The Aristoclutch - Byron's pride and joy, and the proof of his technical ability, this move is, in effect, a combined sleeperhold/leglock. Byron takes hold of his opponents foot while they are face down on the canvas, and twists it around his own leg before throwing himself down to the canvas backwards in a very painful legbreaker. Maintaining this hold, Byron reaches back and pulls up his opponents head before locking a modified sleeperhold on. Byron then bridges his back to exert the pressure, steadying his balance with his other leg. The hold is practically irreversible, and the only way for the opponent to relieve the pressure is to arch their back further, which in turn allows Byron to lock the hold in tighter and make it more painful! The beauty of the hold means that the opponent doesn't even have to submit, as the sleeperhold renders can render them unconscious if they remain trapped for too long. However, the move is not inescapable, and some opponents have been known to power out of it or break the sleeperhold (which breaks the pressure completely). But an opponent would have to be either very brave or very crazy to try this, as they contribute towards the pressure exerted on the knee in doing so. For a lot of Byron's opponents, the ropes remain the only way to escape. Primary attributes: 1. Technical - Byron is a technical genius. He is naturally gifted, and can string combinations of throws and holds together with amazing speed. He can outclass almost any opponent, and his skills have even earned him praise from people who hate his attitude. 2. Endurance - As would be expected from Byron's superb physique, he is a very tough competitor, both physically and mentally. He has a low heart rate and an incredible endurance for pain, and he is in constant training to improve his fitness. 3. Mat Wrestling - As well as his excellent technical ability, Byron also has an impressive range of mat wrestling skills. He knows a thousand ways to take an opponent to the mat, and just as many to keep them there. Profile: Byron is a cagey wrestler, taking time to psyche his opponent o out and to keep the pace of the match to his own liking. He is crafty, and knows how to use the ring, the referee and his opponents size to his own advantage. He is an expert counter wrestler, often allowing his opponent to take control of the match, waiting for an opening before surprising them with a fast pinning combination or stunning move. It is his technical skills, however, that let him come into his own. He is known to keep an opponent on the mat, cooly switching through a number of different holds, probing his opponent for any sign of weakness. He knows practically every pinning move and submission move in existence (although he prefers to use leglocks) and he is always willing to improvise to get the advantage. He is a consummate professional, focusing his attention entirely on his opponent in the ring, hooking the leg and applying a half-nelson every time he attempts a pin, and staying calm throughout the match. He very rarely showboats, and then usually only to enrage his opponent into making a mistake. Byron is not an aerialist: He is much more effective on the mat than he is in the air. Those aerial moves he does use: standing dropkicks, crucifixes, cross body blocks and the like are just as polished as everything else he does, but generally Byron does not make a habit of attempting high risk maneuvers, and will only go to the top rope if he is outweighed by over 150 lbs, or very desperate. Lady DeWinter is completely infatuated with Lord Byron. Unfortunately, he is not with her. He treats her perfectly, of course, paying for all her expenses and treating her with absolute respect, but he ignores her attention and even seems not to notice her at times. When wrestling, he rarely seems to care about what she is doing at ringside, as a result of his complete concentration upon his opponent. The Lady DeWinter herself is slightly unstable, and very enthusiastic during his matches. She has been known to go through the full range of emotions during his matches: smug superiority when he is in control, anger when his opponent is in control, joy when he is close to winning, and terror if he's close to losing. Unlike Byron, she does not ignore the fans, she treats them with total disdain instead. [Handler: Mike Parkinson (b9557804@wlv.ac.uk)] LM: Whew! Do we have any air time left? [Morton looks off stage] Okay, just a bit. BL: I hope his interviews aren't as long as that promo tape. He could cut some air time by dumping that little tramp DeWinter and... LM: Down girl! One team that could easily make an impact here in the IIWF goes by the name of Domination. I understand these guys are good friends with the new IIWF tag champs, Rising Sun Revolution, but we'll see if that friendship is stronger than the desire for gold. Let's hear from them now: [Domination stand in their training room, flanking the Mistress.] MISTRESS: On behalf of Domination, I send out congratulations to RSR for their championship success. They`re a worthy team, unlike the other three that took part in the event. MR. PSYCHO: Yeah. They were your average sliced bread. MONSTER: Raaarggghhhh. MISTRESS: Exactly. They couldn't beat us either. And very soon, you'll see why. [Cut back to Larry and Becky in the studio.] BL: Hey, is Monster related to Magus? They talk alike, they walk alike, sometimes they even... LM: Let's take a closer look at this impressive tag team: Domination ~~~~~~~~~~ Origin: Parts you don't want to know Manager: Mistress Theme Music: "Countdown to Extinction" by Megadeth Orientation: Faces Wrestler: Mr. Psycho Monster Height: 6'2" 6'10" Weight: 262 lbs 358 lbs Favorite Moves: 1. Eye gouge 1. Throat Slam 2. Chop to throat 2. Body slam 3. Clothesline 3. Big foot 4. Atomic drop 4. Irish Whip 5. Choking on the rope 5. SuperFaceSlam (An inverted throat slam - pick them up by the neck and slam them face first into the mat from about 6 feet) Primary attributes: 1. Endurance 1. Strength 2. Brawling 2. Endurance 3. Teamwork 3. Brawling Tag finisher: "The BullWhip" - Monster throws opponent into a Mr.Psycho clothesline. Appearance: Mr.Psycho is the shorter of the two. Bald, stodgy looking. No clear muscles but still powerful. Mr.P always has a psychotic "I'm going to kill someone now" look in his eyes. Looks about 40 but is actually 30. Monster is an albino. Deathly pale skin, pure white hair and beard in the style of diesel, and piercing red eyes. To a certain extent he has the same sort of build and style, but Monster, like Psycho, isn't quite all there. Mistress, their manager, wears a long black leather overcoat with shades. She has long black hair as well, and looks pretty much like a goth. Domination's ring attire is leather and strappy. Profile: Domination are currently wrestling in WAR!, where they plan to make an assault on the biggest heels. That is typical Domination approach - they take the fight to their opponents, whether it is inside or outside the ring. Although lacking in finesse, they follow the ways of their heroes, Demolition, and pound their opponents into submission. They possess a strong will to win. [Handler: Jacob Kane (pol4jlsh@leeds.ac.uk)] LM: And we've been saving a little treat for last. We've uncovered some information on the man in red who interfered in the match between Fisto Flash and The Hangman at Ring Wars II. This mystery man, who is going by the name Onslaught, also has a few words for us. Let's go to that now: [SCENE: The ruins of an old Aztec temple, where sacrifices occurred centuries ago. A lone figure can be seen in front of a huge fire. He is clothed in a crimson mask and bloody bone like body armor. In a rather menacing tone he speaks:] ON: Flash, you felt my wrath at Ring Wars II. You shall pay for your deeds. You made a deal with the devil himself, and for that, you will be struck down with as much force as the two souls I am here to avenge. Do not sleep, Flash. I appeared with a flash of red smoke and that quickly I was gone. I am known by many names: in Japan they called me Dragon, in my native Mexico they call me Heaven, but the name I have chosen is all of that put into one. I am Onslaught and no one is safe anymore. Beware Flash this is only the beginning.... [Close in on the fire and fade] Onslaught ~~~~~~~~~ Height: 6'1" Weight: 229 lbs Orientation: Face Theme Music: Theme from "Dune" Origin: Mexico City, Mexico; now living in USA Five favourite moves: 1. Frankensteiner 2. Over the shoulders, off the top stomach breaker 3. spinning DDT (usually off the top) 4. Springboard Moonsault 5. tilt-a-whirl backbreaker Finishing move: Powerbomb off the top rope. Primary Attributes: 1. Aerial 2. Technical 3. Endurance Appearance: Onslaught is masked in the Lucha tradition. Wears an elaborate crimson mask with intricate designs. Open mouth/chin and screened in eyes and nose. Long flowing crimson cape. Wears very bizarre pads to the ring: they are crimson in color and look like bones. They are very big and ribbed. They appear on his shoulders, forearms and shins up to his knees. He removes the pads on his shoulders and forearms before wrestling. The pads on his forearms come up in rounded points past his elbows to the mid triceps area. His entrance is not to be believed: the arena goes pitch black, and red smoke starts to come from the floor, it covers the arena floor. Onslaught appears and at this same time red light appears behind him from the backstage door. It lights up the aisle and the ring. Onslaught walks out very slowly. When he gets in the ring he does a flip into the ring and sprays out a red mist out of his mouth into the air. Profile: Onslaught is a huge star in his native Mexico and in Japan. He is known for his high risk style. he will Frankensteiner people out of the ring, off the apron etc. He loves planchas and suicide dives and most of all, springboards. He is a spectacular performer. He has won many titles in his native Mexico and is looking for more in the IIWF. [Handler: Hunter Robertson (has4hmr@cabell.vcu.edu)] LM: And negotiations continue with even more top wrestlers. We're committed to bringing the top talent to the IIWF! BL: You SHOULD be committed, Larry -- just like Magus. ************************************************************************** --------------------- LATEST IIWF SINGLES RANKINGS --------------------- ************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name F/H Fought W L D Win% Ranking (old) new ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Otto Verhoeven H 10 8 2 0 80% (3=) WC Tiger Claw H 26 15 10 1 60% (IC) IC Billy Shakespeare F 19 15 4 0 79% (CW) CW ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Deathbringer F 20 15 3 2 80% (WC) 1 Outlaw J.W. Hardin H 15 11 2 2 80% (1) 2 The White Phoenix F 5 4 1 0 80% (2) 3 Chris Quigley F 9 7 2 0 78% (3=) 4 Dan Kauffman F 19 13 4 2 74% (5) 5 Subway Psycho F 16 11 4 1 72% (6) 6 "Enigma" Takezo Musashi N 11 7 4 0 64% (7) 7 Hakiro Matsuoko H 18 11 6 1 64% (9) 8 Billy Sexton H 16 10 6 0 63% (8) 9 The Sandman H 10 6 4 0 60% (11) 10 Vinny Cappicola F 11 5 3 3 59% (13) 11 Casey James H 17 9 6 2 59% (14) 12 Simon Lebec H 18 10 8 0 56% (12) 13 Don Antonio F 16 9 7 0 56% (10) 14= Robski H 16 9 7 0 56% (15) 14= Man Of Steel F 22 11 9 2 55% (16) 16 Mr. Damage H 11 6 5 0 55% (17) 17 Joe Latta H 17 8 8 1 50% (18) 18 The Hangman H 11 4 4 3 50% (22) 19 "Badboy" Randy Acorn H 10 4 4 2 50% (20) 20 Fisto Flash H 17 7 8 2 47% (19) 21 Prince of Darkness H 16 6 7 3 47% (21) 22 Marty Warnett F 11 5 6 0 45% (24) 23 Archangel F 7 3 4 0 43% (26) 24 The Punster F 13 5 7 1 42% (23) 25 Prisoner #109 H 11 3 7 1 32% (25) 26 Magus H 14 4 10 0 29% (27) 27 "Nuclear" John Bomber F 12 2 10 0 17% (28) 28 Sabin Figaro F 6 1 5 0 17% (29) 29 Onslaught F - - - - - (-) - Lord Byron H - - - - - (-) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************** -------------------- LATEST IIWF TAG TEAM RANKINGS --------------------- ************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name of team F/H Fought W L D Win% Ranking (old) new ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rising Sun Revolution F 5 5 0 0 100% (9) WT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Arabian Knights H 8 6 2 0 75% (4) 1 High Plains Drifters H 17 12 5 0 71% (2) 2 Heavy Metal H 7 5 2 0 71% (3) 3 The Armed Forces H 14 9 4 1 69% (WT) 4 Pain Inc. H 6 4 2 0 67% (1) 5 Atomic Destroyers H 11 6 4 1 60% (6) 6 Stunt Team USA F 17 10 7 0 59% (5) 7 The Zodiac Connection F 7 4 3 0 57% (7) 8 Aces of the Deep F 8 2 6 0 25% (8) 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************** ----- COMING FRIDAY: "COUNTDOWN TO SATURDAY NIGHT" WITH TIM DROSS ------ ************************************************************************** LM: Fans, I understand we don't have time to bring you the live interview with Outlaw J.W. Hardin... BL: It was that damn Lord Byron tape, wasn't it? LM: ...but we'll tape it anyway and bring it to you on "Countdown to Saturday Night" coming your way in just three days. BL: [sarcastically] I can hardly wait. LM: Yes, we're just days away from our first program since the debacle at Ring Wars II. Tim Dross will have the lineup for "IIWF Saturday Night" along with interviews and other special features on "Countdown to Saturday Night." BL: And that's coming up Friday night... for those of you who don't have anything better to on Friday nights. LM: I can't think of anything better to do on Friday nights. BL: I rest my case. LM: Huh? Anyway, join Tim on Friday night, then Becky and I will be back next Tuesday to bring you up to date on all of the happenings at IIWF Saturday Night. Until then, this is Larry Morton for my broadcast partner Becky LaRue saying... BL: Nighty-night everyone! LM: [muttering] I wish she'd stop doing that. [The closing credits roll by, again too quickly to read, as the set falls into darkness. The neon sign silhouettes Larry and Becky. 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