Road to First Rights - February 1, 2007

[Tito Capaci]

Red and white lights start flashing all over the arena as Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" begins to play over the PA system. The small screen inside the Star Pavillion shows footage of wrestlers such as Rich Morrison, Shawn Stevens, Chester Coban, and Jason Roberts as Power On Wrestling prepares for it's first show. The fans anticipation is felt through their noise as the decibils in this 1,384 seat arena continues to rise. Finally, the music stops and POW logo flashes across the screen as the lights flick on to full and the crowd gives a huge ovation.

Alex Pilgrim: Wrestling fans, welcome back to the heartland of America! Wrestling as it once was is back in Kansas City and it comes back in the form of Power on Wrestling! Folks, my name is Alex Pilgrim and my partner is crime is Tony Almanti, and Tony, I don't think we could have asked for a more electrifying atmosphere for a first show, do you?

Tony Almanti: Absolutely not, Alex. This place is going through the roof here tonight. There are so many storylines that have yet to be answered and we hope to get some answers tonight. Why is that seat open on the first row? Rumors have it that a big-time Pro Wrestling International Alliance star will be here and could sign a contract to fight under POW tonight. You have the Chester Coban versus Rich Morrison feud continuing under our roof. You have Shawn Stevens trying to become the first wrestler to hold the highest title in two different PWIA wrestling promotions. Then you have the valor title where the rules are going to be strictly enforced and with guys like Velimir Radinovic and George Duke, who was a last minute addition for Optiman who had to leave, and you have the makings for a very interesting tournament. There's new blood. There's old blood. And there are guys wrestling tonight who just want to see some blood. This is going to be a great night!

Pilgrim: Absolutely. It's a shame that Kansas City has been all but forgotten to the wrestling world. Everyone wants matches held in Madison Square Garden in New York City or the Staples Center in Los Angeles. But it was Kansas City that housed greats like Harley Race and Ric Flair. This is a historic wretling city and it's damn time that it came back!

Suddenly the lights dim down to a near candlit dimness as The Godfather Theme begins to play over the PA system. The screen shows pictures of Tito Capaci winning world titles and tag team championships. Capaci walks out and all the way to the ring before addressing the audience.

Tito: Kansas City!

The crowd gives a huge cheer for Sicilian Badass.

Tito: Wrestling is back home!

Again, the crowd loves it and gives a huge ovation.

Tito: There are a lot of promotions out there claiming to bring wrestling back to its roots. They're out there saying they are going to take wrestling back to it's perfect self. They say that wrestling will be reborn, again, but this time back to the glory days of the 1960's to the 1980's. Well, Kansas City, congratulations are in order because tonight, Tito Capaci and Power on Wrestling won that nuclear arms race right here in your home town!

The crowd stands to its feet as Capaci nods his head to the crowd. They're pumped to see the fights start.

Tito: As you well know by now, four men are battling for two spots at First Rights to see who will be crowned our first Power on Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. All men are capable and all four men would represent this company in a great way and we are lucky to have four wrestlers with this kind of talent this early in the promotion's life. I don't know who will ulitimately walk out the POW Heavyweight Champion, but I do know tha...

Suddenly, Voodoo child interrupts Capaci and Jason Roberts steps out from behind the curtain. He has a microphone.

Roberts: Mr. Capaci, I have to agree. There are some very talented wrestlers in this company and I agree the other three men involved in this abbreviated tournament are worthy opponnents. But I want you to listen closely, Mr. Capaci. I'm the most decorated wrestler here for a reason. I'm the best. I'm going to win tonight and I'm going to win at First Rights. And really, there ain't a damn thing anyone can do abo.....

Suddenly, Roberts is cutoff by "Young and Dumb" by Oceanway. The crowd boos as Chester Coban steps out and snatches the microphone away from Jason Roberts.

Chester: You know, JR, the temperature in this building just rose about ten degrees because you're blowing out nothing but hot air. The only thing you have going for you is that you drew Shawn Stevens in the first round. Your damn lucky you didn't draw me or tonight would be the last hope you had at the POW Heavyweight Championship. Rich Morrison? He's a sideshow. Your a sideshow. Shawn Stevens is a sideshow. I'm the headliner here and I'm going to be headlining events in POW until I damn well decide to retire because I'm not only winning that title at First Rights, I'm goi.....

"Americas Most Hated" by Kevin Federline begins to blare over the PA system as the boos get even heavier as Rich Morrison steps out from the behind the curtain. Coban holds up a microphone with a cocky look as if to offer it to Morrison. But Rich reaches into his jacket and pulls out his own microphone.

Rich: No thanks, I brought my own. Chester. Jason. This has become nothing more than a comedy act. Everyone in this arena and everyone that will watch this on television know full well that I'm going to be the first, and dare I say the last, POW Heavyweight Champion. You see Jason, you're well-decorated, I give you that. You're well-decorated like a Christmas Tree. The problem is, we're into February now and its time for the Christmas Trees to be thrown out with the rest of the trash.

The crowd gives a huge boo.

Rich: But Roberts, I'm sure I'll get my shot at you. And Chester...I get to teach a lesson on you tonight. But the guy that I can't wait to get my hands on, and Tito, I hope you make this happen, is Shawn Stevens. I'm tired of his noise. I'm tired of his gloating about what he's done in some regional promotion in Kentucky of all places. I want him so I can expose him for the piece of crap of wrestler he is.

Rich can't get another word out as "Devotion and Desire" by Bayside begins to play. He called out Shawn Stevens and now he got him. The crowd cheers in hopes that someone will shut Rich Morrison up.

SSS: Rich....I don't need permission from Tito.

Stevens drops the microphone and lays a hard right hand right into the left cheek of Rich Morrison. Morrison falls backward to the ground, but quickly gets back to his feet and the two start wildly swinging at each other, landing some blows. Chester acts as if he wants to jump in, but Roberts holds him back advising him to let those two beat up on each other before their fight tonight. Capaci motions for security to break up the fight and they finally do get between the two men.

Tito: Rich and Shawn, huh? You want at each other so bad, well far be it from me to keep you from getting what you want. Next week, we'll see Shawn Stevens and Rich Morrison squaring off against other!

The crowd reacts with a huge pop as Morrison and Stevens continue to seperated.

Tito: But don't get the wrong idea, boys. I could see how this would be a preview for the first POW Heavyweight Title fight and I'm not about to give these people a DVD Taping match for free.

The crowd boos.

Tito: So we're going to make this a tag match. Stevens, you pick a partner. Rich, you pick a partner. I need a partner by the end of tonight. No partner, no match. Capiche? Good luck, ladies.

The Godfather theme begins to play as four pretty pissed-off dudes stand at the top of the ramp, two of which are being seperated by security.

Pilgrim: What a start to the show! We already know that Shawn Stevens and Rich Morrison will be facing each other next week!

Almanti: I have my doubts. They have created more enemies than friends over the years, both of them. I just don't know if they can each find a partner!

Pilgrim: We'll find out! Stay tuned!

[Tito Capaci]

[Tito Capaci]

When the show returns from break, both men are trading punches in the center of the ring!

Pilgrim: Unbelievable! During the commerical break, these men started brawling in the back before they were even announced. They punched and kicked themselves all the way to the ring!

Almanti: Nobody knows how it happened, but the Kansas City Bad Boy has a huge gash above his left eye. It has to be effecting his vision.

Pilgrim: This match hasn't even officially began yet. There is no referee in the ring and nobody has called for a bell!

Almanti: When you have two guys with bad attitudes like this, something like this is bound to take place.

Victor finally works to get the upper hand on the K.C. Bad Boy by landing a huge knee to the stomach and then following it up with a knee to the back of the head. He jumps on his back and digs his knee into the small of The Bad Boy's back. Finally a referee, Manny Salazar, has run into the ring and quickly called for the bell for the match to begin.

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Victor Bloodmoon vs. Kansas City Bad Boy[/color]

Pilgrim: Well, this match is going to be much longer than the official time indicates. I'm just glad someone with the experience of Manny Salazar is the referee that decided to take on this chore!

Victor Bloodmoon gets to his feet and pulls The Bad Boy up. He gives another knee to the stomach and lands a quick and clean snap suplex on Bad Boy. he follows that up by whipping around applying an Indian Deathlock on him. The Bad Boy winces in pain, desperately trying to get to the ropes.

Pilgrim: And there is the Indian Deathlock. It's certainly a move you don't see everyday!

Almanti: It's one of the things I love about the wrestlers in POW. All of them bring something different, something new, something innovative. Here, Victor is showing he has a deep repoitoire of moves to dig into!

After a few minutes of struggling, The Bad Boy finally reaches the ropes and forces Bloodmoon to release the deathlock. Victor wastes no time and grabs the Bad Boy from behind around the chest. He drags him to the middle of the ring and lands a HUGE bely to back suplex!

Pilgrim: WHAT IMPACT!!!!! The ring actually shook upon impact of that suplex!

Almanti: When you have guys as big as Bloodmoon hitting power moves like this, someone is going ot injured! But look! He held on and is going to go for it again!

Victor does indeed hold and gets both of them to their feet and nails another huge German suplex. The blood from is really coming out from above The Bad Boy's eye.

Almanti: He held on again!

Victor stands back up, still connected to The K.C. Bad Boy and hits another German Suplex, releasing the last one, sending The Bad Boy all the way across the ring. The Bad Boy is very dazed and is staggering around as he backs into Victor who picks him up into a fireman's carry.

Pilgrim: I know where this is going!

Victor drops him down hard with an F-5 and the crowd stands to its feet as the referee slides into place.


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Victor gets to his feet and raises his arms in celebartion while the K.C. Bad Boy continues to bleed all over the mat. The face first F-5 really multiplied the damage as the medical crew quickly rush to him and try to escort him to the back with a towel covering his face.

Pilgrim: And this one's over! What a huge victory for Victor Bloodmoon. He's now in a great position to win his block for the Valor Title.

Almanti: It was a very impressive display of raw strength and power. The official time is going to be a little misleading because we have no idea how long they were fighting in the back, but they fought for three or four good minutes inside the ring before a referee got in to ring the official bell.

Pilgrim: But as it stands now, Victor Bloodmoon likes to be in the position he is in if winning the Valor Title is of any importance to him at all.

Almanti: You always want to win the first match because you know you control your own destiny after that. And I don't care what he says. He says he doesn't care about the Valor Title and that he should be in the running for the POW Heavyweight Championship, but no wrestler turns down a shot at being a champion of any kind. He wants that title whether he admits it or not.

Pilgrim: But we haven't even had time to digest what has happened. Before the commercial break, in case you missed it, Tito Capaci has declared there will be a tag match next week between Rich Morrison and Shawn Stevens but they have to choose a partner by the end of tonight. Do you think that will have an effect on their wrestling tonight?

Almanti: I want to say "no" but the truth is, it may. I think it would more likey to have an effect on Shawn Stevens because Rich Morrison is more than a veteran at mindgames, he's a legend of the sport at mindgames. Both of them, however, have their hands full this week and it's damn possible that BOTH of them may lose. And if they both do, look for Capaci, the great businessman that he is jump and order that match for First Rights.

Pilgrim: But here's a problem. How are they are going to find partners? Almost everyone on the roster is already ordered to fight, and those that aren't don't have fond feelings for either of these guys.

Almanti: And that gives me reason to believe this match won't happen next week. Truth is, Capaci probably doesn't want it to happen. Bad blood often means bad results and broken bones. Capaci would prefer for both of these guys to be completely healthy going into First Rights because both of them will be on that card one way or another.

Pilgrim: I'm sure that's right, but there are two more guys that are looking to get on the card for sure by earning a shot at the Valor Title on February 22 right here in the Ameristar Casino. And those two guys are about to make their way to the ring.

[Tito Capaci]

The camera focuses on the ring where Richard Huff is prepared to announce the wrestlers for the next POW Valor Title Block match.

Richard Huff: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is set for one fall and is a Power On Wrestling sanctioned match for Block A of the POW Valor Championship! First, coming in at six feet, and one inch tall while weighing 231 pounds, Cran Landom!

The crowd gives a short burst of cheers as Cram jumps over the crowd protection steel barricade. He rolls around the ring, dodging bullets that no one else sees. This is a pre-match agility show that Landom uses to warm up.

And his opponent makes his way from Kalamazoo, Michigan. He stands at even six feet tall and weighs in at 208 pounds. Ladies and gentlemen, Jason Lee!

The lights fade between red and white and as "Flashlight" by Punchline hits Jason stepts out onto the stage and cracks his fingers. He highfives the fans on the walk to the ring. When he gets there he slides in and flips to his feet similar to Super Crazy.

Pilgrim: We have two rookies to pro wrestling and there is no telling how this is going to pan out.

Almanti: They must have done something to get the attention of Mr. Capaci. We'll see if it their contract was justified!

The referee, Nathan McElvoy steps into the center of the ring and calls for the bell!

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Cran Landom vs. Jason Lee

The two men dance a little to the center of the ring and Cran Landom extends his hand to Jason Lee. Lee looks a little stunned a little skeptical. He keeps his distance, but takes his hand. They shake hands and break cleanly, circling each other yet again.

Pilgrim: Sometimes it's nice to see some sportsmanship back in this sport. It seems like it's all but forgotten nowadays.

Almanti: Sportsmanship doesn't win belts, Alex.

The two finally hook up shoulder to shoulder and Landom immediately drops Lee to his knee with an armbar. Landom twists the arm a little further and gives a firm yank that puts a big grimmace on the face of Jason Lee. Lee gets to his feet, but another yank by Landom sends Lee back to his knee. Landom continues to give some twists to the arm, applying lots of pressure to the shoulder of the young Lee.

Pilgrim: And here we see Landom using some nice grappling when the word was he was more of a brawler.

Lee finally gets back to his feet and drops and the momentum sends Landom over the top of him and Lee rolls him up for a quick pin!

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Both men hop up and ready for action, but slap hands in the middle of the ring to congratulate each other on a job well done.

Almanti: Ok. These two officially need to get a room.

Pilgrim: Come on! It's great to see two competitors give each othe rmutual expect. It's a rarity in the sport today!

The two men seem to go for another shoulder hookup, but Lee ducks under and whips up and lands a side slam on Lamdon. He waits for Lamdon to get his feet and continues the assualt with a double underhook slam. Lamdon is really shaken and Lee moves in to further the damage with an elbow drop, but Lamdon manages to roll out of the way. Lee isn't sure where Lamdon has gone and Lamdon suprises Lee with a big bear hug from behind!

Pilgrim: And Lamdon now seemingly in control after a shaky start!

Almanti: When you're dealing with rookies who are having their first pro match or close to it, you don't have a good feel for your opponent. There's no film, no prior history. EVERYTHING is a surprise!

Lee tries to hit some elbows out of the bear hug, but Lamdon holds on tight. Lamdon tightens the hold just before he turns the bear hug into a belly to back releasing suplex.

Pilgrim: What power!

Almanti: That 230 pound frame is all muscle! What a display of strength!

Lee sits up, holding his back. Lamdon doesn't waste time and connects a drop kick to the spine of Lee. Lamdon picks Lee up and whips him into the rope. As Lee returns Lamdon tries a big clothesline, but Lee baseball slides past him and to the outside part of the ring apron. Lamdon swings around connects a few MMA style elbows to the chest and chin of Lee, but Lee holds on to the ropes on the ring apron. Lee fires back with a head butt, connecting on the forhead of Lamdon. Lamdon returns with a double ax handle on the shoulder of Lee who almost drops to the floor. Lee regroups however and levels a shoulder into the midsection of Cam Landom, forcing Landom to bend over. Lee slingshots using the ropes from the ring apron and flies over Lamdon, but hooks the leg and pulls him over! McElvoy slides into position!

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Pilgrim: What a display! Both men trading punches and Lee almost turned it into a victory!

Landom gets up quickly and quickly spears Lee into the corner. Landom grabs a leg and pulls Lee to the center of the ring. He quickly lifts him up and lands a sit-out powerbomb before heading to the top rope!

Almanti: This is where dreams are made and nightmares realized, Alex.

Pilgrim: Absolutely....I have to wonder what Landom has for the top rope.

Landom climbs to the top rope as Lee starts to shuffle around. Landom gets to the top turnbuckle and leaps just as Lee is turning around. Landom doesn't connect, but Lee catches his neck in mid air and lands the Air Lock!!!!

Pilgrim: Oh my goodness! Lee just caught Landom in midair! And he has on a his modified half-nelson choke he likes to call the Air Lock!

Almanti: He's got Landom all the way to the ground now! I don't know how much longer Landom can take!

McElvoy slides into position but Landom refuses. Lee continues to cinch the hold in tighter and finally Landom gives in and starts tapping the mat. McElvoy calls for the bell!

Pilgrim: What a debut for Jason Lee! The youngers showed some serious creativity in the ring!

Almanti: Absolutely, you know Shawn Stevens has to be proud of his first pupil! Lee has a legitimate shot to win his block in the Valor tournament now. It's going to be an uphill battle for Landom, but anything is possible.

The screen switches over to two gentlement making their way through the crowd en route to the empty chairs on the front row at ringside. The audience begins to cheer as one of the men clearly come into focus. It's none other than Pro Wrestling International Alliance star Brock Hoyle!

Pilgrim: Well, Tony, it looks like the rumors are true! We had heard stories of a real name buying a ticket to the event and lo and behold, it came true! And how about who it is? Brock Hoyle is considered to be one of the best wrestlers under 230 pounds on the independent scene.

Almanti: The best sign for Power On Wrestling is that he is hanging with out Eric Naismith, the top talent agent for POW. They either have come to a deal or they are seriously crunching numbers at this point.

Pilgrim: I would think that Brock Hoyle would have an immediate impact on POW, wouldn't you, Tony?

Almanti: No question. The guy has a history with Rich Morrison and Chester Coban. He has a history with Shawn Stevens. The guys who have wrestled in UWL have seen him do his thing and do it quite successfully. It would definitely raise some eyebrows.

On the screen, Brock finds the camera and waves to the crowd which give him another big cheer. The two men take their seat along the guardrail.

Pilgrim: No doubt, this has been an amazing surprise and we still have lots more coming! Keep that channel right here!

[Tito Capaci]

[Tito Capaci]

As the show returns from the commercial break, Mad Man is already in the ring. He's taunting and yelling into the crowd as the opening rifts of "The Wretched" begin to play as the crowd quietens. Appearing first is Kristoff Sterling, directly behind him is the monster, himself, Velimir Radinovic. They walk slowly toward the ring. Sterling climbs the steps and Radinovic slides in under the ropes. Once in the ring, Radinovic perches himself on the nearest turnbuckle, his eyes locked on the competition.

Pilgrim: And here comes "The Beast" in other wrestling circles, and Tony, he's made it clear he wants to bring that same intensity and attitude to Power On Wrestling.

Almanti: Velimir Radinovic is a Russian monster. He's not terribly big, but he's like a rabid wolverine. He's giving up height and weight to the Mad Man, but he makes up for it in just plain ol' meanness! I bet he's a bit smarter too.

Pilgrim: The referee has called for the bell!

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Velimir Radinovic vs. The Kansas City Mad Man[/color]

The two walk to the center of the ring with Mad Man jawing at the Russian. The Mad man starts dancing around, doing his best Ali impersonation. Velimir gets tired of it and nails The K.C. Mad Man with a huge shoulder tackle. He mounts the Mad Man and starts pounding away on his face with closed fists!

Almanti: What rules? I love it!

Pilgrim: Capaci made it very clear, rules were meant to be followed in all Valor matches in the pre-fight conferences.

The referee starts a count and Velimir stops the beating just before a final disqualifying count could be finished. He pulls The Mad Man to his feet and whips him into a turnbuckle. He starts a full spring and flattens The Mad Man against the turnbuckle with a running splash. Velimir grasps and looks as if he's going to whip him to the opposite corner, but nails him with a short-armed clothesline. Velimir's manager, Kristoff Sterling begins barking orders to the Russian. Velimir gets The Mad Man to his feet and then throws him between the ropes and onto the floor!

Pilgrim: And Velimir wants to go outside the confines of the ring now!

Almanti: I think it's obvious that Velimir wants to send a message that he is here to do more than win. He wants to punish!

Velimir rolls outside the ring and positions himself above The Mad Man how is struggling to get back to his feet. Velimir lays a hard double ax handle to this back, sending the Mad Man back to his stomach. Sterling continues to yell orders to Radinovic who seems to understand. He pulls The Mad Man to his feet and whips him shoulder-first into the steel steps leading into the ring with a monstrous clang. The Mad Man starts rolling on the ground holding his right shoulder.

Pilgrim: Oh my God! He just destroyed that shoulder! I don't know if he's going to be able to continue!

Almanti: The Kansas City Mad Man talked a lot of shmack coming into this match. He's getting absolutely destroyed!

Velimir calmly walks over to The Mad Man and does a two-foot stomp on the right shoulder of Mad Man, injuring the shoulder even further. The referee is now at 8 on his count so Velimir rolls into the ring to stop the 10 count and back out where the referee restarts the count.

Pilgrim: And a very alert Radinovic recognizing the 10 count!

Radinovic stands The Mad Man and hits him with a hard European uppercut which sends him leaning against the ring apron. Radinovic pushes the Mad Man on into the ring and slides in himself. He takes his orders from Sterling one last time as Mad Man starts to get to his feet. Velimir turns and sees the back of Mad Man finally to his feet and runs and nails a huge running bulldog, leaving The Mad Man on the mat. Velimir quickly stands and climbs the top turnbuckle.

Pilgrim: And it looks like Velimir is going to try to finish this thing right here!

Almanti: End the "Mad"ness if you will...

Velimir looks at the crowd on the top rope and leaps, landing a huge flying head-butt right on the bad shoulder of the Mad Man. Velimir shakes off the cobwebs, and hooks the leg!

Pilgrim: This could be it!

The referee slides in for the count!


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Pilgrim: It's all over! Velimir dominated form start to finish! Either George Duke or Buzz Parks is not going to have fun with this one!

Almanti: I can't wait to see this guy in action again! What a huge pick up for POW!

Pilgrim: It's going to be very interesting to see if Velimir can co-exist with the rather strict Valor Championship rules.

Almanti: Kansas City is known for it's great brawling history and I don't think The Beast is going to give a damn if he can co-exist with the rules or not. At some point in this tournament, he will face George Duke and being from the Northeast, I've seen Duke wrestle on many occasions. Believe me, when they step in that ring, blood will fly. Oh yes, blood will fly!

Pilgrim: Speaking of George Duke, it's time to announce the wrestlers for the next match!

[Tito Capaci]

Richard Huff: Ladies and Gentlemen! Our next match is set for one fall! Coming to the ring first, hailing from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and coming in at five feet eight inches.....BUZZ PARKS!!!!!

The crowd gives a quick cheer for someone regional to be fighting in POW as "They're Coming to Take me Away" by Napolean XIV begins to play over the PA system. Buzz pulls two Roman Candles from his fanny pack and lights them, pretending that they are pyro. Before he walks down the ramp, he reaches back into his fanny pack and pulls out a video Ipod and holds it high overhead with video clips of his highlights. This is his jumbotron. He runs and slides into the ring, placing the Ipod back into his fanny pack. He holds his arms up to the crowd for them to cheer him on and laugh at the sideshow Buzz has brought to POW.

Pilgrim: I've heard stories about this Buzz Parks, but this....this is something else, huh, Tony?

Almanti: I've had the pleasure of seeing him in wrestle in Canada because it wasn't a long trip. Don't be confused by the physique or the crazy disposition. This guy can flat out wrestle. He has a huge age differential on his opponent, so I wouldn't say he's a huge underdog here.

Pilgrim: And here comes his opponent now!

"Death Rides A Horse" plays loudly over the speakers as George Duke steps out from behind the curtain wearing a Royal Blue robe.

Richard Huff: And next, coming from the City of Brotherly Love and standing at six feet, two inches tall and weighing in at 268 pounds......GEORGE DUUUUUUUUUKE!!!!!!

The crowd starts to boo heavily. Duke makes his way to the ring, ignoring the negative fan reaction. He climbs in through the ropes and walks the ring, arms held high. He takes off his robe and hands it off to the ring attendant and waits for the match to begin.

Pilgrim: I know you have seen this guy as well, Tony. I would think the size differential would just be too great.

Almanti: The size could be a factor, but I think Buzz may be able to offset that with quickness. What sets Duke apart from not just Buzz, but all the wrestlers in this promotion is ring experience. George Duke has been in this business in the ring for many, many years.

The referee calls for the bell!

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George Duke vs. Buzz Parks[/color]

Duke immediately charges at Buzz, but Parks jumps out of the way. Duke turns around and lunges for Buzz again, but once again the smaller, more elusive man manages to get out of his grasp. Duke tries for a third time and once again Buzz Parks jumps to the side and dodges Duke like a matador would a charging bull. The frustration on Duke is growing and he throws his arms and starts cussing at Buzz Parks.

Pilgrim: It looks like the strategy of Parks is to not mix it up. Maybe he wants to wear the bigger, older man down.

Almanti: I'm not sure if they have a history or not, but I know that Buzz isn't afraid to get physical. I think, believe it or not, that Buzz may be playing mind-games with George Duke who didn't even know he was going to have a match until just a few days ago.

Duke tries to slowly work his way toward Buzz and starts cutting angles until Buzz is backed into a corner. Duke finally has him corned and goes in for the lunge, but Buzz slides under legs and gives Duke a shove in the back! Duke hits the corner turnbuckle and is forced to turn around where Buzz lands a huge knife edge chop to the chest of George Duke!

Pilgrim: And there we see the quickness and elusiveness of the smaller man! What a great strategy!

Almanti: People see the crazy antics of this guy, but they don't realize he has some real talent in that ring!

Buzz continues to lay some hard knife-edge chops to his opponent and on the last one does a 360 spin and finishes up with a huge chop to the chest. Duke is breathing heavy in the corner and seemingly out of it. Buzz points to the crowd and they give a huge cheer. He mounts Duke on the turnbuckle and looks at the crowd and then looks at his fist!

Pilgrim: And Buzz is going to get the crowd involved as he puts the wood to Duke!

The crowd counts as Buzz lays down some heavy punches on Duke's forehead!

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But the five is interrupted as Duke wraps his arms around Parks and carries him to the middle of the ring with Buzz still giving quick punches to Duke's head. The punching stops, however, when Duke swings Buzz around and drops him hard on his knee into a huge back-backer that makes the audience gasp in unison. Duke hops up, wipes the sweat from his forehead and he taunts the crowd.

Pilgrim: OH MY GOD!! What a collision!

Almanti: And that is exactly what I was talking about! Buzz had the match in control, but Duke never panicked and took control of the situation himself! Amazing!

Duke walks over to the downed Parks and kicks him square in the face which elicits a huge boo from the crowd. Duke drops down and delivers a knee to the side of his opponent. He lifts his lower body back up and delivers another devastating blow to the midsection of Parks. Duke takes the arm of Buzz and sits in a side arm bar and sinks it in real tight. Buzz is on his stomach but is refusing the referee's questions to stop the fight. Buzz is shaking his head so the referee knows he's still in it.

Pilgrim: And here is that experience you were talking about, Tony. Duke is slowing down the pace of the match and has made it a point to work on the body of Buzz Parks.

Almanti: Absolutely. He has that arm bar set in and it's locked in. He's been working on the midsection with some kicks, which of course is connected to both the back and the shoulder which have been hit hard by the back-breaker and this arm bar.

Duke continues to apply pressure to the arm and grabs sets his feet on the bottom rope for more pressure. The referee looks up, but Duke gets his feet down in just time before the referee can break it.

Almanti: And like it or not, that is experience still working for Duke! Using the position of the referee to his advantage!

Pilgrim: You can call it experience if you want, but I call it cheating!

Duke again moves his feet to the bottom rope for extra leverage as the referee goes down to check on Parks. The referee looks up quick and catches Duke on the ropes. He tells Duke to release the hold who immediately refuses. The referee warns him in a final time, and Duke relinquishes the hold.

Pilgrim: He finally got caught!

Almanti: He may have wanted to. He wasn't going to win that arm-bar.

Duke goes back to work on Parks. He gets him to his feet and whips him into the rope. As he returns, he lands a running knee lift on Buzz Parks which sends Parks flying as he flips onto his back. Duke follows up with a knee drop to the face and repeated punches before the referee forces him to stop. Duke grabs Buzz and puts him position for a DDT, but Buzz slips under and goes for a small package pin!

Pilgrim: And BUZZ GOES FOR A QUICK PIN!!!

The referee slides into place!!!!

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Thre....NO!!!!!!!!!!! A kickout!

Almanti: That one took Duke by surprise and now he is pissed off! He is really laying the dum-dums on Buzz Parks!

An infuriated George Duke is hammering away at Buzz Parks with closed fists to the face. The referee gives a warning, but Duke pushes the referee away. The referee jumps in again to tell Duke he's going to be disqualified, but Duke shoves him away again!

Pilgrim: Duke is refusing to heed the warnings of the referee! He's going to be disqualified!

Almanti: Duke has been known to push the envelope too far on occasion. This may be no different.

Once more the referee slides in to tell Duke to stop with the closed fist and this time he's prepared to call for the bell. Duke spits on the face of Buzz Parks, but does stop with the closed punches. Buzz gets to his knees, but Duke slides in with a side headlock and locks in, with both men laying on the mat.

Pilgrim: Back in control with the pace he wants is George Duke. After that initial flurry by Parks, this match has been pretty well dominated by Duke.

Almanti: Too much size. Too much strength. Too much experience. And way, way too much tenacity and aggression.

Buzz looks to be almost out of it as Duke keeps cinching the headlock in tighter and tighter. Buzz's eyes are closed and he isn't moving. The referee slides in and checks the hold...it's legal. It's no choke. He's going to check Buzz as he raises Buzz's hand for the first time!

It falls to the mat. He raises it a second time......



It falls to the mat. He goes to raise it a third and final time.....


Pilgrim: And if Buzz can't keep his arm up here, George Duke will be the winner of this Valor Tournament match!



Buzz's hand starts to fall....but he keeps it up just before it hits the match! The crowd goes crazy!

Almanti: Buzz has a lot of heart! This match isn't over yet!

Buzz gets to his knees, but Duke still has the side headlock locked in tight. Buzz works to where he's on his feet, but Duke still has a tight hold on Buzz's head. Buzz gives a big elbow to the gut of Duke, but Duke holds on. He gives another elbow and the crowd cheers as they can see the hold loosening a little bit. Another big elbow gets Buzz out of the headlock and Buzz lands a standing dropkick to the chest of Duke which sends him into the ropes, as he bounces off, Buzz leaps back with a monster clothesline that drops Duke on the floor! The crowd is roaring as Buzz pumps his arms to the crowd!

Pilgrim: I can't believe it! Buzz Parks has regained control of this match!

Almanti: These are two proven guys that have won some at this level! It would figure that this would be a great match!

Buzz motions for Duke to get up and catches and tries to Irish whip him into the ropes, but Duke reverses it. Buzz comes off the rope and goes for a cross body block, but it's caught by George Duke!

Pilgrim: Oh no! This could be a huge mistake for Buzz Parks!

Duke takes a few steps with Buzz in his arms, smiling to the crowd. Suddenly, he whips him where his head is facing the floor and drops him with a huge piledriver!

Almanti: That did it.

The crowd boos as Duke laughs and covers Park. The referee slides in for position!


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Pilgrim: This one's over! What a match! Parks just came up short!

Almanti: More importantly, what a win for George Duke! He's controlling his own destiny now for a shot at the POW Valor Title!

Pilgrim: I am very impressed with what I have seen from Buzz Parks though and I suspect that Velimir Radinovic has paid close attention to both of these men as he fights Buzz next week and George Duke after that.

Almanti: And don't count Buzz Parks out just yet. If he can beat Velimir and if Velimir defeats Duke, none of which are entirely out of the question, then there will be a three tie and who knows how the the tiebreaker will end up.

Pilgrim: We've had a huge night already, but folks, stay tuned right here to Power on Wrestling because when we return, we have our double main event and I KNOW you don't want to miss that!

*commercial break*

[Tito Capaci]

[Tito Capaci]

As the show comes back from commercial, Richard Huff is in the ring, ready to do the ring announcements.

Richard Huff: Ladies and Gentlemen! Power on Wrestling in association with the Ameristar Casino in Kansas City is proud to bring you the first of tonight's two MAAAAAAAAIN EEEEEEEVENTS!

The crowd roars as Huff gives them to to soak in the excitement.

Richard Huff: In meme moments, two men collide inside this very ring for a guarenteed ticket to fight at First Right's on February 22nd right here inthe Ameristar Casino for the POW Heavyweight Championship!

Again, the crowd cheers.

Pilgrim: The atmosphere is electric here, Tony. These fans are ready to see these two matches that will decide who will be fighting at First Rights for the POW Heavyweight Championship!

Almanti: Time will tell if the extra-curricular's will get in the way of Steven's ability. We'll be able to tell if the youngster is focused when he steps onto that ramp!

Richard Huff: First, hailing from the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois! Standing at six feet, three inches tall and weighing in at 223 pounds.....The SENSATIONAL! SHAWWWWWWWWWWWN STEEEEEVEENS!!!!!

The lights go out and the logo of S³ appears on the screen. As his music hits and the lights come back on Triple S is standing on the stage in his signature pose with his arms spread in the air. He lowers his arms and walks down the ramp. He makes his way to the ring. The fans still are hesitant to cheer him, but he is slightly earning their respect back.

Pilgrim: And there he is, the Sensational One, Shawn Stevens. Does he look ready to go to you, Mr. Almanti?

Tony: I can't really tell. I think he might be a little preoccupied with other things....like he may not have a tag partner for next week yet!

Shawn bounces around in the ring, waiting for his opponent.

Richard Huff: And next, wrestling out of Tampa, Florida, at six foot eight and 268 pounds........JASON ROOOOOOOOBEEEERRTS!!!!!

The crowd erupts as Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix begins to blast out over the speakers, smoke begins to fill around the entrance aisle when a spotlights hits on the entrance curtains. Jason Roberts walks out from behind the curtains and walks to the ring, ignoring everything around him. He is focusing on one thing and one thing only, the match.

Pilgrim: Look at the face on Jason Roberts. He is not impressed with all the pre-fight shananagans with Morrison and Stevens. He's ready to take the fight to Stevens right now!

Almanti: Roberts has been in this business for a while. He's a veteran and you can bet he'll stay focused on this match.

Two men eye each other down from opposites as Manny Salazar calls for the bell!

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Shawn Stevens vs. Jason Roberts

Pilgrim: And here we go! One half of our POW Heavyweight Title fight at First Rights will be settled right here!

Both me close in fast, but duck out as they slap each other's hands, feeling each other out. They stop and Roberts holds up one hand to challenge Stevens to a test of strength. Stevens closes the gap and takes the outstretched hand he can barely reach of Roberts because of the tall frame of his opponent. Roberts immediately displays his power and forces the wrist of Stevens back. Stevens drops to his knees and tries to use leverage to gain an advantage, but Robert's superior strength is too much. Stevens hops to feet and begins to shuffle back with Roberts pushing until Stevens get into the corner. Salazar steps in and orders a clean break from the corner and after starting the count, Roberts releases his grip on Stevens and puts both hands in the air has he steps away. Stevens sidesteps to get the middle of the ring.

Pilgrim: Both Stevens and Roberts allow for a clean break in the corner. That's a rarity in today's wrestling.

Almanti: I suppose it's good sportsmanship, but are they aware the POW Heavyweight Title is essentially on the line here?

Stevens and Roberts both lock up shoulder to shoulder and Roberts again begins to push Stevens toward the corner, but Stevens uses his quickness to release and get behind Roberts where he grabs around the waist and attempts a belly to back suplex, but Roberts uses his weight and leverage to stay planted on the ground. He throws an elbow and connects with the right cheek of Stevens, but Stevens manages to hold on. Roberts unleashes another wicked elbow to the man behind him and this time it staggers Stevens and The Sensational one is forced to release the hold. Roberts immediately turns around takes advantage of the stunned Stevens. Jason Roberts starts nailing MMA style elbows into the chest and chin of Stevens until they meet the ropes where Roberts whips Stevens to the other side. On the rebound, Roberts lands a vicious boot to the face of Stevens that sends Stevens flopping all over the ring!

Pilgrim: And Jason Roberts using his size and strength to his advantage in this fight already! That boot to the face looked like it just caved SSS's face right in!

Almanti: Robert's has been all-everything in his career! His gameplan is no secret. He will beat you into submission...literally!

Roberts calmly walks around to the backside of his opponent. He slaps on a full nelson and then releases a monster releasing full-nelson suplex that sends Stevens to the opposite side of the ring. The crowd is on their feet in awe as Roberts hops back up and admires his handiwork as Stevens is using the ropes to get to his feet, but to no avail.

Pilgrim: I am just shocked at the raw power of this Roberts. His strength is freakish! He's throwing Stevens around like a rag doll!

Almanti: Stevens really hasn't mounted much offense in this one. It makes me wonder if his mind is too much on Rich Morrison!

Roberts walks over to Stevens and tries to get him to his feet, but Stevens grabs the top of Roberts head and drops down, landing a huge jaw-breaker on the bigger man! Roberts staggers, trying to regain his composure. Stevens is still a bit woozy from the beating, but manages to dive his shoulder into the back of Robert's knee. Roberts goes down to one knee, still holding his jaw. Stevens uses the ropes to stand as Roberts slowly gets to his feet too, but favoring his right knee.

Pilgrim: Shawn Stevens showing some alertness with that jaw-breaker and working on the knee of Jason Roberts. How long can that knee carry that huge body if it's not 100%?

Almanti: Roberts is a tough SOB....this won't slow him down long!

Stevens works his way behind Roberts and sweeps the leg, sending Roberts to the mat. Stevens quickly locks in a spinning toe hold and steps over the leg to apply pressure to the knee of Roberts. Roberts refuses to tap, as Salazar jumps into the position. Stevens continue to wrench in the hold, applying more an more pressure. Roberts face is twisted with pain and is yelling his "no"s in pain to the referee. It looks like Stevens could use a submission to end this thing!

Pilgrim: And here Stevens is showing he's ring tactician! Look at him go back to work on that leg!

Almanti: And I don't think Roberts will submit, but at some point, he's going to have to.....or break the hold somehow!

Stevens twists the knee even tighter on the monster Roberts, but Roberts refuses to break. His 6'8" frame starts to reach for the rope and his outstretched hand is just inches from the rope! Stevens tries to pull him away from the rope, but Roberts is just too big to pull in this aquward position. Roberts lunges for the rope and just nips it, but can't grasp it. The lunge really pulled on that knee and he yelped as the pain shocked through his leg. Seeing victory, Stevens steps over again! Roberts wants to tap out, but makes one last lunge and grabs the bottom rope! He's got it! The referee tells Stevens to release the hold who does thinking he has won the match! He starts to celebrate but notices no bell and turns to see Roberts holding on to the rope.

Pilgrim: What courage from Jason Roberts!

Almanti: I think the damage may be done, though.

Stevens works to get Roberts to his feet and then tries to whip him across the ring, but Robert's body crashes as his knee gives out to his huge body. Stevens quickly follows it up with an elbow to the back of the neck and then hops back up to drop a standing guillatine leg drop as Roberts tries to get back to his knees. Roberts goes down hard, rolls over on his back and looks to be out.

Pilgrim: Uh oh. It looks like Triple S is going for the showstopper as he climbs the top rope!

Almanti: This will make him or break him!

Stevens climbs the top rope and the crowd cheers loudly as he leaps and tries a frog splash.....

Pilgrim: Roberts got the knees up! Oh my God! Roberts got the knees up!

Stevens immediately rolls to the corner holding his stomach as Roberts clutches his knee...the contact to the knee did more damage than good. The referee sees both men are down and starts the standing 10 count!

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Pilgrim: If neither man can get up, what is Capaci going to do?


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Almanti: I have no idea and I know Mr. Capaci is hopeing he doesn't have to find out!


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There is a little movement from Roberts, but he can't get to his feet. Stevens is flat on his back. The air was completely knocked out of him.


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The crowd goes crazy as Roberts rolls onto his back. Stevens grabs the ropes and tries to pull himself up.

Pilgrim: What determination by both of these competitors! Roberts and Stevens are putting on a by-God display of courage and heart!

Almanti: This POW Heavyweight Championship means so much to both of these men, they would be willing to die in that ring before they lose their shot!

Roberts finally gets to his knees Stevens lunges at Roberts with an elbow, but Roberts ducks under and rolls Stevens up in a school boy pin as Salazar moves into position!

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Pilgrim: I thought Roberts had him again!

Almanti: These close calls are using up a lot of energy for Roberts!

Stevens comes back with a running calf kick and forces Roberts to his feet, who can barely stand on his knee. He gives some chops as he backs him into the corner. He goes for a punch on Roberts, but Roberts blocks and counters with a hard shot to the neck on Stevens! Stevens tries to punch again, but Robert's blocks one more time and nails Stevens right between the eyes. The crowd starts livening up during the exchange. Roberts pushes Stevens toward the center of the ring and charges for a roaring elbow, but Stevens drops to a snap-mare sending Roberts to the mat and quickly latches on his Biohazard submission finisher in the center of the ring!

Pilgrim: And this could be it! Stevens has his Biohazard locked on and I mean locked on tight!

Salazar slides into place and Roberts refuses, shaking his head. The pressure on the knee is starts to build too much and relunctantly, Roberts pats the ground four times and Salazar hops up and calls for the bell!

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Pilgrim: Unbelievable! Shawn Stevens has beaten the most decorated wrestler in POW!

Almanti: But there were several close calls and Stevens was lucky to escape with a win at all!

Stevens drops to his knees with both hands held high in victory as he looks to the heavens as the show goes to commercial break.

[Tito Capaci]

[Tito Capaci]

As the show returns from commercial, Richard Huff takes his place in the center of the ring and waits for the crowd to quieten.

Pilgrim: Tony, we just witnessed one hell of a match. I don't expect this one to be any less entertaining. The two men about to step in that ring have a genuine dislike for one another and I for one am glad we have this particular match as one of our main event matches.

Almanti: Let me tell you something, Alex. This match has intrigue well beyond the implications of the match or the ability of the wrestlers in the ring. We have two men who claim to different things about their relationship. Chester says they've been pretty good friends in the past and Rich Morrison has stabbed him in the back time and time again. Rich on the other hand, said they were basically nothing but sparring partners and he allowed Chester to ride his coattails. Whatever the case, these two men want this match for more than just "First Rights" at the POW Heavyweight Championship!

Richard Huff: Wrestling fans, we come to the ring just ONE MORE TIIIIIME!!!!!!

The fans give a big ovation for the show they have seen and the one big spectacle they have yet to see.

Richard Huff: In our second main event, the Power On Wrestling Heavyweight Champion will become crystal clear. Shawn Stevens has already advanced as one-half of the main event at POW's "First Rights" and the winner of the upcoming bout will also earn a ticket to that important match. But if you ask these men about to do battle in the squared circle, this match is about much more than titles or glory. This one is about pride.

The crowd gives another cheer as they wait for the in-ring introductions.

Richard Huff: And now on his way to the ring, weighing in at 265 pounds while standing six feet five inches tall, "The Legacy" Chester COOOOOOOOOOOOOBAN!!!!!!!!

The lights go completely out. The fans know what is bestowed upon them now, as there is a mix of boos and cheers. "Out of My Way" by Seether hits the PA system as Chester Coban slowly walks out of the bright flares. Images flash across the screen. They are images and video clips of Coban's entire illustrious career; him holding many different titles, as well as him raising his hands high with Rich Morrison in different factions. He gets about halfway down the ramp before a double ax handle sends him to his belly and rolling a few feet on the ramp!

Pilgrim: Damn that Rich Morrison! Can we not have some legitimacy around here?

Almanti: Absolutely not! That is vintage Rich Morrison!

Morrison grabs the hair of Coban and lands some right fists to the face before getting Coban to his feet. He gets a hold of Coban and runs a few feet before throwing him shoulder first into the turnbuckle. As Coban bounces off the turnbuckle, Morrison catches him and lands an inverted DDT, Stinger style, right onto the hard concrete floor. The crowd boos instantly but Morrison relishes the negative feedback and starts to smile. He gets Coban back to his feet and leans him up against the ringpost and lands some stiff knife edge chops with his left hand. Benny Lawson starts barking orders at Morrison to get their asses into the ring and Morrison responds with the middle finger salute right in his face.

Pilgrim: And Morrison wonders why nobody likes him!

Almanti: You know that's crap! Nobody ADMITS to liking him. Somebody is buying all those t-shirts.

Morrison gives Coban a good knee to the gut before sending him into the ring. Morrison calmly walks up the stairs, taking his time to gloat to the crowd along the way. He steps into the ring and Benny Lawson, the head referee for POW orders for the opening bell!

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Chester Coban vs. Rich Morrison[/color]

Chester has worked his way up to his feet by using the ropes. Rich non-nonchalantly grabs at Coban but CC responds with a head butt that catches Rich right in the chin and sends Rich to a knee. Coban shakes off a few cobwebs and drives a boot into the side of Morrison's face sending Morrison to his stomach and rolling over to his back. Coban drops down and places both hands over Morrison's throat and starts a blatant choke. The referee immediately starts the DQ count and at four, Coban releases the hold. He lifts Rich all the way up by lifting him up by his hair and nails Rich with a hard European uppercut that spins Morrison around so that he's all his weight is suspended by draping his arms over the ring. Coban sees this and hops over to the ring apron and positions himself in front of Rich. He grabs the back of Rich's head and holds on as he drops from the apron, using the top rope as a choke. The backlash from the rope sends Morrison to his back and grasping his throat.

Pilgrim: This is exactly what we expected, Tony: two men with a desire to inflict a lot of pain on the other guy.

Almanti: Benny Lawson can throw the rules out the window. All he needs to be concerned with is putting his hand to the mat three times!

Coban slides back into the ring and quickly slaps on the Texas cloverleaf on Rich. Morrison struggles, but can't seem to get free. Lawson asks if he wants to quit, but Morrison shakes the referee off. Morrison tries to start working his way to the ropes, but he's in the middle of the ring and soon realizes it's too far. Coban realizes his positioning and sits down on the cloverleaf even harder. Rich is grimacing in agony as he tries to shut out the pain. Rich is finally able to grab an arm and with a swift pull is able to sweet Coban underneath him and Morrison immediately goes for a quick schoolboy pin as Lawson slides into position!



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Pilgrim: WHOA! That surprise pin almost won the match for Rich Morrison!

Almanti: Both of these men have amazing instincts in the ring. That counter was nothing short of amazing!

Both men run at each other after the near fall but Coban ducks under and catches Morrison into a fireman's carry and lands a devastating Death Valley Driver!

Coban immediately goes for a cover and Lawson is right on top of it!


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Pilgrim: I thought that was it!

Almanti: Two near falls back to back! What a match!

Coban's frustration begins to mount as he stomps over to Morrison and reaches down to grab him, but Morrison hits Chester with an eye gouge which sends Coban walking in the other direction disoriented and without vision. Morrison quickly hops up and nails a double underhook face buster. Morrison hops up, bounces off the closest ropes and drops a knee into the ribs of Coban. Morrison quickly jumps to his feet so he can have time to gloat to the fans who boo him loudly.

Pilgrim: I dislike Rich Morrison every single time I watch him wrestle. There isn't an ounce of respect in his body for anything other than himself!

Almanti: Well, Alex, I hate to be the one to bring this to your attention, but wrestling is a single's sport! It can be all about "me" in wrestling and still be OK!

Pilgrim: We'll have to agree to disagree on that one.

Coban rolls out of the ring onto the floor, still trying to get his vision back to 100%. Rich runs and slingshots himself over the ropes and nails a cross body block on the outside!

Pilgrim: Holy cow!

Almanti: You may not like him, but that is what makes him a great draw!

Morrison shakes off the cobwebs from self-inflicted blow as Lawson initiates the 10 count. Morrison grabs Chester and whips him into the guard rail. Coban tries to walk away but Morrison follows and slams his face into the top of the guardrail. The referee is on four. Morrison swings Coban around and lands three hard knife edge chops. The referee is on seven. Morrison tries to land a hard right hand, but Coban dodges and lifts Morrison up into a gorilla press. He drops him neck first on the guard rail before using his backward momentum to slide into the ring which breaks the referee 10 count!

Pilgrim: We've seen some good reversals and momentum shifters already in this match. This was a big one for Chester Coban!

Almanti: Picking a winner for this one would be picking heads or tails. There's no way to know!

Coban slides back out of the ring. Morrison runs at him with an elbow but Coban ducks it and hits a nasty STO on the concrete floor. Coban picks up a leg and connects a hard kick to the knee before throwing Morrison back in the ring. Coban hits three punches to the stomach on Morrison before sending him into the ropes. Coban tries a huge clothesline, but Morrison ducks under it on the first pass. On the second pass, Morrison leaps and nails THE QUEENCUTTER '03!

Pilgrim: THE QUEENCUTTER!!! THE QUEENCUTTER!!!!!

Morrison immediately hooks the leg as Lawson drops down for the count!




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Morrison jumps to his feet to mock the fans and then kicks Coban until he's out of the ring.


Pilgrim: What a match and what a win for Rich Morrison!

Almanti: It sets up a monster match "First Rights." It will officially be Shawn Stevens versus Rich Morrison for the first ever POW Heavyweight Title!

Morrison's celebration is cut short as The Godfather Theme begins to play over the PA system. Tito Capaci walks out to the top of the ramp as the crowd gives a nice set of cheers.

Pilgrim: I guess we get to see if Mr. Morrison and Stevens were able to find partners.

Capaci pulls the microphone to his mouth to address.

Tito Capaci: Stevens! Get your ass out here.

Stevens comes out from the behind the black curtain to a huge ovation of cheers.

Tito: Men, I made it very clear that you had to have a tag team partner by the end of the night for your match next week to take place. I haven't heard from either of you. Rich. This is your last chance. Do you have a partner?

Rich: Tito, I need more time. By tomorrow I could have a hundred men willing to step into the ring with me.

Tito: I said tonight and I meant it. So if you don't have a partner then I guess we throu....

The crowd gives a huge pop as a figure jumps over the guardrail. It's Brock Hoyle! He hops into the ring with Rich and borrows the microphone.

Brock: Rich, I owe you a lot. You helped my career with a huge jumpstart. If you need a partner for next week......I'll take that match with you.

Brock extends his hand and Rich grabs it and shakes with a smile. He smirks back at Stevens who has yet to name a partner.

Tito: Shawn? What about you. Who is your partner?

Suddenly the crowd gives a loud roar of disbelieve as Chester Coban slides into the ring and nails Rich Morrison in the back of the head with a steel chair! Brock looks stunned as he looks up, he catches a face full of steel as well! Shawn looks at Tito but points to Chester! He's found his partner!

Pilgrim: WOW! What a turn of events! Rich Morrison and Brock Hoyle versus Shawn Stevens and Chester Coban!

Almanti: They're unlikely bedfellows, but from the looks of things, there's enough bad blood to make it a bitter rivalry!

Pilgrim: And that's all the time! We have to go! We'll be right back next week to see how these developments play out! For Tony Almanti, I'm Alex Pilgrim! 'Til next week!

The show ends with Chester Coban standing over the knocked out bodies of Brock Hoyle and Rich Morrison.