The Road to Dixie Slampede 6-14-07

[Tito Capaci]

"Kountry Gentleman" by Family Force 5 begins to explode throughout the arena as POW fans stand to their feet and cheer loudly. Highlights of various POW Midwest stars and shows begins to show on the big screen As the crowd continues to cheer and as the song continues to play, the camera focuses in on the broadcast team of Alex Pilgrim and Tony Almanti.

Pilgrim: POW fans, welcome to Power On Wrestling! In case you missed it last week, Hell froze over. Folks, as always I'm Alex Pilgrim, and Mr. Almanti, I know you have something to say about last week.

Almanti: You're damn right, Alex. Last week, the most beautiful surprise in the history of sport occurred when Rich Morrison, Kaleb Shadix, Lance Erikson and the POW Midwest Heavyweight Champion, Mr. Shawn Stevens all took a piece of the olive branch and made peace to make war on the rest of Power On Wrestling. The dynamics of this place just changed dramatically!

Pilgrim: The dynamics now mean that Lance Erikson and Shawn Stevens have sold their souls to the devil and nobody is safe anymore! I mean, what happe....

Pilgrim gets cut off by Ted Nugent's "Kiss My Ass". The crowd is a bit stunned as the lights shut down with a single spotlight on the entrance way, aware of what is going on. Suddenly, four figures start to come into the light. The crowd boos as they see it is Erikson, Morrison, Stevens and Shadix.

Pilgrim: I knew it was going to turn into this. These guys are going to hog all the air time they can. Their egos are huge.

Almanti: So are the ratings they bring in, Alex. Get with the program.

Pilgrim: All I'm saying is that I'm not going to like them taking over the damn show!

The four new allies all step into the ring and Rich Morrison has a microphone. Shadix takes a comfortable spot leaing up against a turnbuckle. Stevens leans against the ropes facing the cameras. Lance Erikson stands, arms folded, directly behind Morrison while Morrison pulls the microphone to his lips. He doesn't even wait for the people to stop quieten down before he starts talking.

Morrison: Why am I not surprised at the crowd reaction? Because people hate people who are on top. And let's face it....everybody knows that we're on top. We were on the lips of wrestling discussion from fans to Atlanta to Portland, from Kansas City to Baltimore. Damn it, all over the world, people were talking about us and it pissed every one of you off because your own mothers weren't even talking about you this past week.

The crowd of course boos loudly at this. Of course, they really haven't stopped booing since the moment they realized who was stepping onto the ramp about 75 feet ago.

Morrison: I want everyone in this arena and everyone watching at home to look at the faces of the men, no...the faces of the ICONS in this ring. We aren't the future of this company. We aren't the future of this industry. We are the present. We are the hear and the now. We have come to dominate. Everyone needs to bow before our presence because are the gods of wrestling. We have come to destroy you and to eat the bread that is on your table because we just don't give a damn!

The crowd boos loudly as Morrison hands the microphone over to Shawn Stevens who laughs at the crowd that is booing him and Morrison's remarks.

Stevens: I've been asked the same one word question I swear, a million times this week. The question? "Why?" Well, a self-proclaimed great man once said, "It's nothing personal. It's strictly business." Well, Tito, you have NEVER pulled out a business deal like this. The four men in this ring represent the pinnacle of this sport. Can anyone argue with the success of Rich Morrison? With my own? Has anyone owned the singles division more clearly than Kaleb Shadix? Is Lance not the biggest badass in the company? Do we not own two of the three POW Midwest singles titles? This was a no-brainer. Even you dumbasses here in Kansas City can figure that one out.

This of course, gets a huge boo from the Kansas City crowd. Stevens laughs it off.

Stevens: Here are the new ground rules for Power On Wrestling. Do what we say and well, people may still get hurt but not quite as bad. Don't talk back or you'll get your ass kicked. Don't even pretend to get in our way or you'll get your ass kicked. We own this joint now. Capaci may make the rent payments, but we live here and we make the rules now. Capiche?

Stevens tosses the microphone over to Shadix who catches it and flips someone off who yelled something at him.

Shadix: Mr. Capaci has informed me that he realizes that with the extra "face time" on television I need to watch my language. Hey boss. Watch this. **** YOU!

This actually gets a few cheers, but mostly boos as Shadix drops the microphone and kicks it out of the ring as four men stand with their arms raised, with the lone exception of Lance who hasn't budged with his arms folded and his sunglasses still on. Ted Nugent's "Kiss My Ass" plays again over the PA system.

Pilgrim: Well, there ya have it, it's bad news for the entire POW roster now.

Almanti: Just follow the rules, Alex. They were very simply instructions.

Pilgrim: They're going to push the wrong man's buttons at some point, and this little attitude of theirs is going to get them into a situation they can't handle.

[Tito Capaci]

Lance Erikson stays in the ring as Stevens, Shadix, and Morrison exit the ring. The three make their way over to the announcers table and start yelling at Pilgrim and Almanti. Stevens' voice can be heard fairly well on Pilgrim's and Almanti's headset microphone.

Stevens: Alright douche bags, get out of here. We got this one.

Pilgrim: What? Hey! This is my table, my job and my headset!

Stevens: It's going to be your ass!

Almanti: Seriously, Alex, do you remember the rules about backtalk?

Shadix balls a fist and slams it down in front of Pilgrim who reluctantly takes off his headset and sets it on the table and walks off a few steps. Almanti does the same, but despite his cooperation, Morrison gives him a swift kick in the rear on the way out just to have something to laugh at.

The arena glows blue lighting as "Resident Evil Main Theme" Marilyn Manson starts up. Oni walks out from the back with his head down and limp.

Morrison: And here comes suicide boy. What the hell is up with this guy?

Shadix: I've seen guys like him. They usually have heroin needles sticking out of about eight different places.

Stevens: If Lance doesn't whip this guy's ass, we're going to have to have a long discussion about acceptable behavior.

As Brian Lee, now known as "Oni" walks a slow pace to the ring his head just swings side to side slightly. Oni walks up the stairs and climbs in between the ropes. Once he's in the ring he suddenly throws his head back and spews a red substance in the air. His head then falls back down limp like as he waits for the match to start. Tanner Dutton calls for the bell to begin the match!

ding-ding

Oni vs. Lance Erikson

Oni and Lance stalk each other at the start of the opening bell and lock up in a classic wrist and shoulder tie up. Neither man can get the advantage until Lance Erikson delivers a stiff knee to the gut of Oni. As Oni's head drops down with the blow, Lance delivers a hard swinging neckbreaker. Lance follows up on the attack by slapping on an abdominal stretch. Tanner Dutton immediately jumps into place to see what Oni wants to do.

Stevens: Lance is just having too easy of a time. I'm glad we didn't pop some popcorn just for this match. I don't think it will last that long.

Shadix: Hell, popping some pills would take longer than this.

Lance continues to wrench the arm, stretching out the midsection of Oni, who grimaces just a bit turns it into a sickening smile that stuns Dutton, but Erikson just takes it as a sign that that move isn't going to get him very far. He drops the submission in exchange for a stiff right hand to the cheek of Oni that spinds Oni around 180 degrees. Lance follows up on the exposed back with a side suplex and hooking the leg! Dutton comes in for a count!


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Morrison: Pack 'em boys.


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KICKOUT!

Shadix: Does this mean we have to stay?

Erikson bitches at Dutton for a supposed slow count before picking Oni up by the hair to get him to his feet. Lance pulls back for a hard right hand, but Oni throws a quick jab to the gut, which takes Erikson off guard. Oni takes that moment of shock to hit a spinning heel kick that sends Erikson back into the corner. Oni wastes little time getting over to the downed Erikson and really driving some kicks into the midsection of Erikson to the delight of the crowd.

Morrison: I'll be damned. Uno is going to make a match out of this afterall.

Stevens: I think his name is Ono. As in Yoko.

Morrison: Don't EVER insult Yoko Ono like that.

Shadix: Not this debate again, I hope.

Oni stops just before Dutton's five count and gets Lance to his feet before whipping him across the ring to the other corner. Oni follows him and nails a huge splash which sends Lance down to the floor. Oni quickly hops to the second turnbuckle, using it as a sprinboard in one motion to catapult off and hit a flying elbow to the chest of Erikson. He quickly covers Erikson and hooks the leg. Dutton comes over the count!

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Shadix: Son of a bitch!

Dutton stops and points to Erikson's foot which is on the rope!

Morrison: Sure, this guy can actually tell when a guy's foot is on the damn ropes.

Oni doesn't let the bad break get him and down and immediately goes for the leg and tries to lock in a sharpshooter type maneuver but Erikson gives a hard shove with his legs and sends Oni out of the ring!

Shadix: I'll take care of this one, boys.

Morrison: You do that.

Erikson grabs the referee by the shirt and gets in his face to distract him while Shadix makes his way around to Oni and delivers several hard right hands that rock Oni's head back and forth with each blow. Shadix starts to shove him just as Dutton turns around. Dutton starts yelling at Shadix, accusing him of cheating for Erikson and Shadix holds his arms up in the air.

Stevens: I can't stand referees that just assume people cheat. Do we not have the presumption of innocence in this country?

Morrison: It's that damn profiling.

Erikson quickly goes back to work on Oni, taking advantage of Shadix's help. Erikson starts pummelling forearm strikes into the temple of Oni. The crowd, however, cheers loudly as Oni dodges a forearm and quickly dives into the midsection of Lance, picks him up and hits a Body Bag Slam! Oni shakes out some cobwebs and starts to head over to the corner to climb the rope.

Morrison: I've had enough of this crap.

Stevens: Same here.

The three men get up from the announcers table and Morrison, the first one on the scene, jumps up on the ring apron and gives a hard pull on the top rope, which makes Oni fall and straddle the ring post. The crowd gasps as Oni clutches his family jewels. Shadix flies in and nails a running high kick to the head of Oni which forces the man to fall into the ring. The four men quickly converge on Oni and start stomping away at him as the crowd starts to boo. Tanner Dutton calls for the bell and awards the win for Oni for disqualification, but the win isn't doing much for the man now. Pilgrim and Almanti quietly slip back to their table and put on their headsets.

Pilgrim: See, Tony. This is exactly what I'm talking about. Something or someone is going to have to put these men in their place.

Almanti: I'm not going to do it. Are you going to do it?

Pilgrim: If I could, I would.

Almanti: Exactly, but you can't. So just follow the rules and hope for the best.

Shadix and Erikson hold back the arms of Oni and Morrison and Stevens take turns really hitting him with hard strikes of various kinds: kicks, punches, knees, elbows...they all hurt and Oni has been knockout for a several seconds now.

Pilgrim: Where is the damn security? How about a damn ambulance or some EMTs! This is ridiculous!

Almanti: It's a new culture now. There's no going back.

Erikson, Shadix, Morrison, and Stevens finally top the onslaught and step back to look at their handy work. Blood stains now adorn the wrestling mat and a broken man now lies in the middle of the ring. "Walk With me in Hell" by Lamb of god begins to play as the exit the ring, Stevens holding up the hand of Lance Erikson on the way up the ramp.

Pilgrim: We've just entered hell.

[Tito Capaci]

The camera fades in showing Silver, wearing a black tuxedo, and Mr. Showtime, wearing jeans and a tee-shirt, and Fire, wearing also jeans and a tee-shirt. The crowd cheers at the funny site, as well as to cheer Mr. Showtime who has been out of action for the last several weeks.

Mr. Showtime: Silver go get me an Ice tea and be snappy about it.

Silver: (Nods) Yes Lord Showtime. (Walks away. Later he returns with an ice tea and hands it to Mr. Showtime.)

Mr. Showtime: I thought I told you not to call me Lord!

Silver: I am sorry Sir Showtime.

Mr. Showtime: Kid your getting on my last nerve!

Fire: Silver why don’t you go and get us some sandwiches.

Silver: Yes Lady Fire. (Walks away)

Fire: (Looks at Showtime) Give him a break. He will eventually learn not to call you Lord or Sir.

Mr. Showtime: I can’t stand him calling me those names.

Fire: I know, but just bare with it.

Mr. Showtime: I will try.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen.

Silver: I just don’t understand why he does not like me. (Tries not to be upset and cry) I do everything they ask of me, except I cannot quit calling him Lord or Sir. It is the way I have always spoken. (Cuts down into an onion with a knife as the strong onion gets to him tears start to roll down his face) I have to prove myself to him somehow. (Finishes making the sandwiches and wipes his face off. Takes the tray of sandwiches to Fire and Showtime.)

Silver smiles and hands them the tray. Fire smiles back to Silver.

Fire: Thank you Silver.

Silver: You are welcome Lady Fire.

Mr. Showtime: Hey, go get dressed for your match. But afterwords, right back here....got it?

Silver: Yes sir.

Mr. Showtime says nothing and eats his sandwich as the scene fades back to black.

[Tito Capaci]

[Tito Capaci]

The show returns with Eddie Jones and Scott Lanegan already stood in the ring. They are warming up in the ring.

Pilgrim: Welcome back to Power On Wrestling's "The Road to Dixie Slampede!" We're about to get into some hot tag team action folks!

Almanti: Eddie Jones and Scott Lanegan are both guys that like to keep to themselves. They're also damn good wrestlers, but I don't know if these two "loners" can wrestle in a team environment.

Pilgrim: I have a feeling that their opponents won't have that problem.

“Life, Birth, Blood, Doom” blares over the speaker system as the crowd raise to their feet. Lestat and Silver enter through the curtain. They stand on the ramp for a couple of seconds looking around at the crowd. They then proceed down the ramp to the ring and climb into it.

Richard Huff: Ladies and gentlemen the following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall with a television time limit. Introducing first, at a total combined weight of 390lbs, the team of Silver and Lestat.

The pair enter the ring and warm up on the ropes.

Alex Pilgrim: Interesting dynamic in the match Tony. Neither man on the opposing team to Silver and Lestat is considered a team player

Tony Almanti: Indeed they’re not Alex. But we’ll see if they can overcome the challenge of Lestat and Silver

Richard Huff: And ladies and gentlemen already in the ring, at a total combined weight of 500lbs the team of Scott Lanegan and Eddie Jones.

Pilgrim: Silver and Lestat giving away in excess of 100lbs in this contest

Almanti: You can be sure that Lanegan and Jones will be looking to exploit that to get ahead in this match.

Manny Salazar is ready for the bell and points to the bellman!

ding-ding

Scott Lanegan and Eddie Jones vs. Silver and Lestat

Both Silver and Lanegan leave the ring and Eddie Jones and Lestat lock up in the centre. Lestat switches quickly to a rear waist lock and Jones attempts to force his hand between his person and Lestat's arms. He manages t force some room and breaks Lestat’s grip. He holds on to the wrist and spins around into an arm ringer. He wrenches down on the hold and brings Lestat down to a knee. Lestat regains his vertical base whilst Jones retains the hold before turning it into an arm lock. With Lestat’s arm trapped under his own and with the referee watching for the submission, Jones reaches up and pulls Lestat’s hair hard, pulling him down to the mat.

Pilgrim: Cheating behind the referees back

Almanti: As the old saying goes “It ain’t cheating if you don’t get caught”

The referee confronts Jones about this but he strenuously denies it. Jones still has Lestat grounded applying pressure to the hold. Lestat begins to stand back up, finally reaching a vertical base again. Still with the arm lock intact Lestat is backed into the corner by Jones. This cause the referee to call for the hold to be broken. The break appears clean at first but then Jones rears back and clubs Lestat across the chest. Jones then Irish whips Lestat in to the opposite corner, hard, followed by a running corner clothesline. This attempt at the move, though, misses and Jones runs into the corner pads. Lestat see his opportunity and runs the ropes, connecting with a flying back elbow which sends Jones down to the mat. Jones is quick to stand back up and is caught a clothesline, followed by another one. Lestat then takes Jones arms and rings it. He takes him into his teams corner and tags in Silver who ascends that turnbuckles and crashes down with double axe handle.

Pilgrim: Double team offence on the part of Lestat and Silver.

Almanti: Salazar should really step in here.

Silver, now, applies an arm ringer of his own and Irish whips Jones. Jones, though, reverses the move and sends Silver into the ropes. Here he is caught with a hard kick to the back from Lanegan on the outside.

Taking advantage of this, Jones tags in his much larger tag team partner, Lanegan. Lanegan picks up Silver and powerslams him hard to the mat. He scoops him up and repeats the move. He scoops him up again but this time he drops him on the turnbuckle with “Snake Eyes”. As Silver staggers back and is picked up for a samoan drop. Lanegan makes the cover with Salazar counting.

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Kickout

Lanegan sits up and looks around. He stands up and picks up Silver. He puts him in the corner and kicks him in the gut a couple of times before laying on a hard chop to the chest. He Irish Whips Silver to the corner and follows him in for a splash. Silver moves out of the way and tags in Lestat who scales the turnbuckles quickly. He leaps off and catches the bigger man in the face with a hard flying forearm. This rocks Lanegan as Lestat stands up and runs the ropes. He returns with a Bobo Brazil style Coco-butt to the stomach. This doubles Lanegan over and allows Lestat to run the ropes and catch him with a running neck breaker.

Jones re-enters the ring and attacks Lestat before he has chance to get back up. He picks him up and places his head between his legs for a powerbomb. He lifts him up in to position but Lestat escapes over the top. Lanegan see this and runs at Lestat. Lestat moves out of the line of Lanegan just in time, leading to Lanegan spearing his partner.

Pilgrim: Miscommunication there on the part of Lanegan and Jones

Scott stands back up in dismay and staggers backwards into a recovered Silver who catches him in a Russian Leg Sweep position. Then Lestat catches him in a STO in conjunction with the Russian Leg Sweep.

Almanti: Huge double team move

Lestat makes the cover as Salazar goes down for the count!

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Pilgrim: What a win for Silver and Lestat! Lestat has been impressing people for a while now, but Silver really was clicking on all cylinders as well here!

Almanti: Good Lord almighty, if Mr. Showtime comes back to work these two, people are going to have their hands full with them as well!

[Tito Capaci]

The camera cuts to the back where Kailus Holmes is walking out of his locker room toward the entrance for his match against Hidealgo 19. He suddenly stops at another locker room door that is closed. He pauses as if thinking. He looks down the hall and back at the door. Back down the hall and then quickly turns toward the door and walks in. The crowd cheers as they see on the big screen it is the Horsemen locker room. Big Ci is wrapping his hand with a dog leash and collar while Reck busies himself with the funny papers.

Kailus: Did you see what went down earlier tonight?

Big Ci: Are you referring to the beat-down of a Brian Lee?

Reck: I believe he is going by the Japanese name of Oni which translates most closely into "Demon."

Kailus: Whatever, but yeah. That's exactly what I'm talking about.

Big Ci: I saw it. It would seem that it's a good time to have some friends, wouldn't it?

Kailus: Yeah, there's power in numbers, that's for sure. That's why I stopped by here. That offer to join the Horsemen last week. That offer still stand?

Ci and Reck glance each other and Reck nods his head to Big Ci. Ci nods approvingly back to Holmes.

Ci: It sure is. Welcome to the family.

Holmes nods his head and exits the room for his match.

[Tito Capaci]

Pilgrim: Can you believe that news? Is that huge or is that HUGE?

Almanti: It's a huge get for Big Ci and Reck Maverick! Those are three top tier guys in this company, Alex. That is without a doubt a monster pickup!

Pilgrim: It's a time when everyone knows they need someone to watch their back and I don't believe Kailus Holmes could have picked a better group to do the watching.

Almanti: The biggest and baddest boys in the business are all choosing sides here, Alex.

Pilgrim: At some point, the stuff is going to hit the fan.

Almanti: And I can't wait for it to happen!

“Creeping Death” by Metallica hits, and Hidealgo throws the curtains wide open. He plays the air guitar at the top of the aisle, headbanging and spinning in circles, before he brings his hands overhead, making the Manos del Muerte fist-clenching taunt.

Pilgrim: And now here we have an interesting matchup, Tony. Hidealgo 19 and Kailus Holmes have two very different styles.

Almanti: While 19 isn't doesn't exactly fight in the lucha style per say, he is very active and mobile. He's a classic cruiserweight fighter and loves the up tempo. Kailus is the opposite of that. He's a submission wrestler, technically refined.

Pilgrim: I absolutely agree. The key to this match could be who determines the tempo. I know that Hidealgo would like nothing more than to keep MDM on top with a huge singles victory.

Almanti: Manos Del Muertes is on top of the world right now holding the tag team gold. If they could get some singles accomplishments as well, they could really cause a stir.

Running to the ring, Hidealgo slides in under the bottom rope and rises to one knee, throwing his hands up, before springing to his feet and throwing his leather jacket out of the ring.

Pilgrim: Here we go, I bet the crowd reaction is a bit different this time around...

The lights begin to fade into darkness, the arena descends into darkness for a few moments. The titantron flickers on, revealing images of various famous superstars fallen. Sprawled out on the mat, bloodied, bruised and beaten. The images intensify, flashing faster and faster before finally a bright white light transforms the titantron screen to a location where small lamps are positioned vertically. A man with a hood stands in the center, rubbing his hands in anticipation. The crowd goes bonkers for the newest member of the Horsemen!

PA: "I am Kailus Holmes"

The haunting piano then begins to play and the lights return, covering the arena in a deep blood red. Kailus cockily makes his way out the ring, the hood covering his face. He stops at the entrance stage, looking around at the fans. The drum loop is nearing it's end, Kailus thrusts his hands up, signalling for not only the guitar of the song to kick in, but for a huge yellow light to cover the back of the stage, shining on the back of Holmes. As the light finally subsides, Kailus lowers his hands and slowly walks down the ramp.

Pilgrim: And I don't care who you are....this is an intimidating site!

Kailus moves down the ramp, pointing to the fans by the guard rail, not belittling for the first time in a long time. He reaches the ring, climbs up the steel steps. Kailus stops once again at the apron and resume looking around to play to the crowd. He resumes his push to the ring, but taking his time he paces to the ring steps. Before making his way up to the ring ropes, he leans forward, placing his right hand on the ring steps and pulling himself up like an animal on the hunt. In one swift motion, he straightens his back and leans through the ropes. He moves to the centre of the ring, pacing. He leans forward, grabbing his hood. He jumps back up, removing the hood and thrusts his hands outwards, signalling for more lighting to flash from above the ring apron. The red dull glow of the lights dies out and returns back to the original lighting.

Almanti: And this man is undefeated for a reason folks. He's about to get it on!

As the guitar solo begins, Kailus is on the turnbuckle, pointing to the crowd and claiming that he is the greatest superstar in the history of professional wrestling. Tom McElvoy is the official for the match. He looks both me in the eye before signaling for the opening bell!

ding-ding

Kailus Holmes vs. Hidealgo 19

As soon as the bell sounds, Hidealgo flies across the ring and drills Holmes with a flying knee to the chest. The initial contact takes Holmes up against the ropes where Hidealgo fires three quick shots to the gut before hammerthrowing Holmes into the opposite set of ropes. Holmes bounces off and comes flying back, but Hidealgo leapfrogs him so that Holmes bounces off the original set of ropes they started from. As Holmes returns again Hidealgo tries another leapfrog, but this time Holmes doesn't duck at all and catches him in mid air, and drops him with a sit-out powerbomb to the delight of the fans.

Pilgrim: Hidealgo had the pace his way early, but a mistake may have just slowed this thing down to Holmes' speed.

Almanti: One mistake can be all your opponent needs in this business.

Kailus grabs 19 by his black pants and tosses him to a corner. Holmes slaps his big boot into his neck and pulls on the ropes in the corner for added torque, choking the MDM in the corner. McElvoy starts his five count and Holmes released the choke just before disqualification. Holmes backs away just long enough for the referee to cut him slack and them moves right back in with the foot on Hidealgo's throat again and releases just before McElvoy finishes his five count. Holmes decides to pick Hidealgo up by the hair this time and executes an arm drag which he uses to slap on a crossface type maneuver on 19. McElvoy drops into position to check on 19, but he's refusing to give.

Pilgrim: And once a man of Holmes strength and skill has you on the ground, it's damn hard to work your way out of trouble.

Almanti: That's why he's one won more championships than you've had wives.

Pilgrim: Yeah, and these people knew my marital history, that would be damn impressive!

Both of the announcers laugh at the comment as Holmes wrenches in his hold on Hidealgo. Hidealgo is furiously trying to pull the arms away from his face which is pulling back on his head, but Holmes is just too strong. Hidealgo tries a different tactic and does quick barrell roll to the outside of Holmes, which makes Kailus' arms slip off of 19's head. Hidealgo quickly continues his roll until he's outside the ring. He holds his neck in pain, always keeping an eye on Kailus who stays in the ring.

Pilgrim: Well, it looks like Hidealgo is going to get another shot at this thing.

Almanti: He's an athletic guy, so don't count that out.

As McElvoy gets to six on his ring count out, Hidealgo hops back up on the ring apron on one knee and points to Holmes, telling the referee to back him away from the ropes. McElvoy does so and Holmes does as he's told, arms in the air. But as soon as 190 gets one leg inside the ropes, Holmes charges and Hidealgo dives all the way off the ramp and starts cussing at McElvoy to get Holmes to "back the **** up!" McElvoy gets in Holmes face, giving Hidealgo time to slide into the ring and just as McElvoy steps to the side, 19 rakes the eyes of Holmes and connects with a spinning heal kick, crescent kick to the temple combination that drops Kailus Holmes to one knee.

Pilgrim: Did that look fair to you?

Almanti: Hey, if you can't beat 'em, cheat 'em!

Hidealgo comes up behind Holmes, grabs a handfull of hair and snaps his head back, pulling Kailus onto his back. He drops down with an elbow drop to the throat of Holmes. With several rule infractions in rapid succession, McElvoy decides to have a discussion with 19, who blows him a kiss and gets back to work on Holmes with a foot stomp to the shoulder. 19 Springboards off the middle rope into a splash pin and McElvoy drops down for the count!


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Kickout by Holmes!

Pilgrim: The near fall by Hidealgo almost ended Kailus' undefeated singles record!

Almanti: Some would consider it an upset, but with athleticism running amuck here in POW, there aren't many true upsets and I don't know this would be one either.

19 helps Holmes up to his feet and hits a hard knife edge chop to the chest which almost sends Holmes out of the ring. Kailus winces in pain as 19 slams another chop into the chest. 19 smiles a bit to the crowd behind and turns for another chop but is met by a stiff right hand that forces Hidealgo to backpedal a few steps. Holmes follows up with another right that sends 19 to the corner. Holmes grabs Hidealgo and lifts him over his head and after the gorilla press, drops him back first onto his knee for a nasty backbreaker that gives a number of moans from the crowd. Holmes pins and McElvoy starts the count the fans know will get to three!


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KICKOUT!!!!

Pilgrim: How did Hidealgo kick out of that one? Unbelievable effort!

Almanti: He wants this one, no doubt about that.

Holmes can't believe he kicked out after that devastating move. Holmes gets 19 to his feet, scoop slams him on the mat for a little more time and climbs the corner turnbuckle. He pauses at the top and shows the cutthroat sign to the fans who cheer him on!

Pilgrim: It looks like it's time for a dive!

Holmes leaps up and forms a picture perfect swan dive for a headbutt, but 19 manages to roll out of the way! Holmes makes contact with the mat, face first and starts rolling around in pain from the impact!

Pilgrim: And great awareness from Hidealgo 19!

Almanti: You gotta love the risks, but you gotta hate the consequences some times.

Hidealgo takes some time to shake out the cobwebs and gets to his feet. Holmes is struggling to stand as well. 19 is a bit wobbly, but sees that Holmes has just gotten to his feet. He runs in and executes a great running DDT that plants Kailus in the center of the ring. Hidealgo hooks the leg and points to the sky in victory as McElvoy starts his count!


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Pilgrim: And I think Hidealgo 19 has just pulled off the upset!


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Almanti: What a match!

KICKOUT BY HOLMES! The crowd goes crazy for the newest member of the Horsemen!

Pilgrim: And I get the impression that Kailus Holmes is fighting for Horsemen pride already. He doesn't want to let them down!

Almanti: Are you kidding me? Holmes' ego is bigger than Kansas City. He's doing this for his damn self!

Hidealgo is obviously pissed at the count and shoves McElvoy. McElvoy doesn't like to be pushed around and shoves 19 right back. This stuns Hidealgo. Not so much that it hurt, but that McElvoy stood up to him. He puts his index finger in the referee's face and really starts giving him the what-for. He doesn't see that behind him, Kailus Holmes has gotten back to his feet and is eyeing him down, ready for a charge. Just as Hidealgo turns towards Kailus, it's too late. Kailus land's a monster spear that drives 19 so far back that his head hits the steel post in the corner. Holmes lifts Hidealgo by one leg and one arm and tosses him to the center of the ring. He drops down as McElvoy goes once more for the pin!


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ANOTHER KICKOUT!!!!

Pilgrim: Holy Sh....Cow! I can't believe this!

Almanti: These two men have absolutely no quit in them!

Now even Holmes is getting frustrated with McElvoy's counts. He gets Hidealgo back to his feet and grabs him by the throat and tosses him into the corner. He lifts 19 up so that he's sitting on the top of ring post.

Pilgrim: And it's obvious here that Holmes is going for the superplex!

Almanti: ONe wonders if that would do it after all we've seen already in this match!

Holmes starts to climb the ropes and as he gets to the top turnbuckle and gets Hidealgo in a front face lock, ready for the superplex, Hidealgo fires some hard right hands into the gut of Holmes. Holmes responds by firing some left hooks into the face of 19. 19 fires back the only way he knows how...with a massive low blow that forces Holmes to drop down off the turnbuckle. Hidealgo stands at the top rope, eyes down Holmes and leaps. Holmes looks and leaps too, and catches Hidealgo for a MONSTER 2KH cutter variation! The crowd goes bonkers as Holmes hooks the legs and pulls it WAAAAAY back! McElvoy drops down for the count!


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Pilgrim: What a performance! Both men were fantastic in this one, Tony!

Almanti: These two guys gave it everything they had and then some. I would love to see a rematch of these two guys.

Hidealgo is still lying on the floor, out of it. As Holmes rolls onto his knees and his breathing heavily. He pats 19 on the chest before rolling out of the ring with his music playing over the PA system.

Pilgrim: We have to pay some bills, but don't go anywhere. Kaleb Shadix is defending his TV Title when we return and this time it's against two opponents!

Almanti: WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tito Capaci]

[Tito Capaci]

Shadow and Saya walk down the ramp and Shadow is carrying his sword which he hands to Saya before he gets in the ring.

Pilgrim: This is an interesting character, wouldn't you say?
Almanti: Interesting is the word, huh?

Flap comes down to the ring with ALF who is carrying and Cooler full of DR PEPPER! The crowd cheers for the man and his puppet.

Pilgrim: I tell ya what, there may not be a guy more fun than Flap Flanagan in this company.
Almanti: You're talking to him, big boy.

The arena goes dark, and suddenly Adema's "The Way You Like It" begins. As the lights flicker back on, Kaleb Shadix is already emerging from the back. At the top of the ramp, he smirks and then begins walking down the ramp. The lights go out, and then come back on repeatedly as Kaleb makes his way down the ramp, only catching mere glimpses of him. As the lights continue flashing on and off, Kaleb finally makes his way towards the ring. He leaps up onto the ring apron and then steps through the middle and top ring ropes. Now, climbing the corner and standing on the second rope he glances about the audience, all the while the lights are continuing their alternation. He flips a quick bird towards the hissing crowd before getting down from the second rope and pacing around the ring as his theme dies down.

Pilgrim: The Champion looks ready to defend his title tonight.
Almanti: Against these two morons? You bet he is!

The match begins as Shadow heads for Flannigan, who has his back turned, playing to the crowd. He slams into him with a shoulderblock, knocking him into the ropes. He grabs him from behind and delivers a Full nelson slam! He makes the cover.

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Shadix breaks the pin and punches Shadow in the mouth. He follows up with a few jabs and an uppercut. Shadow falls to his knees and doubles over onto the mat. Flap comes from behind and hits Shadix The Almighty and DANGEROUS ROLL Up of DOOM!

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Shadix breaks free and gets to his feet. He slows Flap down with an Eye Rake, followed by a neckbreaker. Shadow comes from behind and hurls Shadix to the mat with a German Suplex. He follows up with an elbow drop. Before he can further attack Shadix, Flap comes running with a clothesline, nearly knocking Shadow out of his boots. Flap stomps away on the fallen Shadow, until a Bulldog from Shadix floors him, as well.

Pilgrim: This match has been non-stop, action packed!
Almanti: That’s right, Pilgrim – sell it!

Shadix delivers a stiff kick to the head of Shadow, who is trying to get up. He climbs on top and delivers a series of eblow shots to the skull. Shadow powers out of it and scoop slams Shadix. Here comes Flap! Flanchiser! He makes the cover.
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Shadix drags Flap away by the foot. He pulls him to his feet and - Northern Lights Suplex! Flap is down and out. Shadow slams into Shadix with a dropkick, knocking him out to the apron. Shadow grabs hold of Shadix and attempts to throw him to the floor – but Shadix jabs a finger in his attacker’s eye! He grabs hold of Shadow and hoists him up over the rope – suplex to the floor! Shadix stays on the apron and lets Shadow take the long fall to the floor. Inside the ring, Flap Flannigan is making a Hulk Hogan comeback. Unfortunately, he is alone. Flap shakes and hollers and stomps all around the ring as Shadix follows him quietly. He turns and points the finger at Shadix, who responds with a huge roundhouse punch. Flanagan drops to the mat like a rag doll. Shadix makes the cover

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Pilgrim: And Shadix retains his TV Title against a couple of guys who are no stranger to gold!

Almanti: Well, that TV title is no stranger to Shadix either. In fact, they may be involved in a long-term relationship.

[Tito Capaci]

The crowd erupts into a mixed reaction of boos and cheers as camera cuts to the back and it's focused on Capaci who walks into the backstage lounge of the Star Pavilion. Also inside is Flying Diamond Cutter Man with five Flying Diamond Cutter Girls draped around him. Capaci walks over, pours himself a cup of coffee and starts to fix it up with some sugars and cream.

Tito: Well, well, well. Mr. World Heavyweight Champion. You must be completely dumbfounded right about now.

FDCM: What?

Tito: You don't have to pretend like it doesn't bother you, man. I've been in your shoes. I know the feeling.

FDCM: What the hell are you talking about?

Tito: Mr. Cutter Man, please. I know exactly how you feel. Here you are, the POW World Champion and you're playing second fiddle to the likes of guys you actually hate like Rich Morrison and Shawn Stevens. Damn, man. Actually, I have no idea how bad that feels.

FDCM: Second fiddle?

Tito: After their stunt last week, they're all people are talking about. Hell, people basically forgot about you. Your win in Dover was just blip on the radar after the coup that group of guys did hear last week. And to think you were right there and didn't stop it from happening. You must be kicking yourself.

FDCM: Who the hell is saying I'm playing second fiddle?

Tito: Nobody has to say it. But seriously, you know what the buzz is about. And you just aren't in the buzz. They are. I just don't know if there is anything you could possibly do to get the buzz back on you.

FDCM: You don't think there is anything I can do to get attention back on me?

Tito: I'll be surprised at this point.

FDCM: Hide and watch.

FDCM storms out of the room, leaving his girls behind. Capaci eyes them all down like the eye candy they are before the camera goes back to the arena floor.

[Tito Capaci]

**Are You Ready For Your Close Up's....BITCHES**
Lights, Camera, Action comes on the speakers as the lights go out a few lights of blue and orange are panning over the entranceway as a hooded Night and Daye both walk out Daye walks ahead and kneels down as Night turns around behind him. Night puts his hands in the air and the two lift their hoods at the same time as the lights comes on. They both walk down to the ring taunting fans along the way with their signature "close up" taunt. They get into the ring and get loose before the match.

Pilgrim: Here we go folks, Night and Daye are obviously no friends of Shawn Stevens or Rich Morrison and so this match has a little more on the line than just a win or a loss.

Almanti: You can see the focus on the faces of Night and Daye's faces. They would do anything to get a win here.

"Kiss My Ass" by Ted Nugent starts to play over the PA system and the fans recognize it from earlier in the night. They boo loudly as Shawn Stevens and Rich Morrison step out together at the top of the ramp and laugh at the crowd all worked up over their way of doing things.

Pilgrim: I never thought I would see Shawn Stevens and Rich Morrison....working....together. It just doesn't look right.

Almanti: It's like the jungle tiger playing hopscotch with the man cub.

Pilgrim: The man cub?

Pilgrim: Sorry. Watched "The Jungle Book" last night. That damn Mogli is something else.

Morrison and Stevens make their way down to the rings pretending to act like they would love to shake hands with the fans, but just can't quite reach from where they stand. They finally get into the ring and start jawing at Night and Daye. Daye can't take it and flies before the bell even rings and starts hammering away at Stevens. Night sees the ruckas starting and starts hammering away at Morrison. McElvoy goes and calls for the bell!

ding-ding

Rich Morrison and Shawn Stevens vs. Final Cut

Pilgrim: And it looks like Final Cut has come out with a vengeance here early.

Almanti: Getting a head start against two of the most talented and decorated wrestlers in the company is probably a good idea.

Both members of Final Cut keep funneling shots into Morrison and Stevens as they back them into opposite corners. They look at each other and nod. Daye whips Stevens and Night tries to whip Morrison for a collision, but Morrison reverses and whips Night instead. Stevens, on the run drills Night in the face with a running leg lariat that drops Night to the ground. Daye tries to react in help, but Morrison catches him and with a side slam and then shoves him out of the ring. Stevens gets Night to his feet and hits a hard atomic drop. Morrison walks over to his corner, steps out just in time for Stevens to pin him in.

Pilgrim: And now it seems Stevens and Morrison are working very well as a team.

Almanti: They have a lot on the line, no doubt.

Morrison starts with some hard stomps on Night in the middle of the ring. Morrison lifts Night to his feet and hits his Bankroll move that puts Night out for good. Stevens has already climbed the top rope. Morrison walks over, tags him and quickly runs over and clotheslines Daye off the ring apron before a save could be made.

Pilgrim: It looks like Stevens is going for the kill here!

Stevens flips off the crowd before leaping high in the air and nailing a huge huge flying elbow to the throat of Night. He looks over to the corner and now Morrison is on the top rope! Stevens doesn't go for the pin! He walks over and tags in Morrison!

Pilgrim: They're going to try to ad insult to injury!

Almanti: Literally.

Morrison leaps off the top rope and connects hard on with another monster elbow drop from the top rope. Daye is sliding back under the rope, but Stevens stops him with a hard stomp to the head. Morrison sits on his butt, straightens his legs out in front of him and pretends to smoke cigar in one hand will placing one finger on the chest of Night with the other. McElvoy shakes his head at the cockiness of Morrison as he starts the pin count.


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Pilgrim: I don't know that there is an active tag team that can take these guys.

Almanti: Maybe Morrison and Shadix. But they can't go at it.

Pilgrim: This is going to be a long stretch. We've just got to ride this out.

[Tito Capaci]

Capaci is now in office as the camera cuts back to him as he takes a sip of his coffee. Upon closer inspection, it seems Capaci has talked one of the Flying Diamond Cutter Girls to back to his office with. Suddenly his door busts open and two men who POW fans haven't seen in quite some time bust through the front door. It's the Kansas City Dudes!

KC Bad Boy: Hey! Why have we not been on a single damn card in the last four months?

KC Mad Man: It's kinda hard to move merchandise when nobody sees your ass on television?

Tito: What are you guys talking about? You guys were released what, three months ago?

KC Mad Man: We never got a notice or nuthin'.

(dramatic pause)

Tito: Wait a minute. Have you morons been getting paid the last three months? For the love of God, tell me I haven't been sending you pay checks.

The two men take a few steps back and start to whistle, looking all over the place. Capaci drops an f-bomb that can't be heard by the camera and hits a speed dial button on his speaker phone.

Alissa the secretary: Yes Mr. Capaci?

Tito: Alissa, look through our pay rolls and see if we have been paying The Kansas City Bad Boy and the Kansas City Mad Man?

(Pause)

Alissa: Yes sir. Biweekly since February.

Tito: Son of a bitch!

Tito slams his hand on the speaker phone to turn it off. He stares the two men down before giving them their fate.

Tito: Here's the deal. I'll give you the chance of a lifetime. You'll fight next week at Dixie Slampede. I'll put you up against Manos Del Muertes for the POW Midwest Tag Team titles. How does that sound?

KC Bad Boy: Sounds great, huh, bro?

KC Mad Man: I'm not arguing.

Tito: Good, because if you win, you're the champs. If you lose, you're fired. Now get out of my office.

[Tito Capaci]

Pilgrim: And it seems like Manos Del Muertes have themselves a match next week to defend their tat belts at Dixie Slampede, Tony.

Almanti: Yeah, but the stakes are higher for The Kansas City Dudes.

“Out to get me" plays as Big Ci walks to the ring, carrying his Valor Title. He slaps a few hands on the way, but is focused. He climbs in and climbs the second turnbuckle, holding up four fingers with both hands to the delight of the crowd.

Pilgrim: This is the third time Ci has come to the ring to do battle with George Duke.
Almanti: And he'll get his head kicked in like the other two times!

"Death Rides A Horse" plays loudly over the speakers as George Duke steps out from behind the curtain wearing a Royal Blue robe. He 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: George has had a lot to say leading up to this bout.
Almanti: But he can back it up, Pilgrim - just watch.

Both men glare at eachother as the approach the center of the ring. Referee Manny Salazar attaches the collars and steps back. Salazar calls for the bell!

ding-ding

DOG COLLAR MATCH
Big Ci vs. George Duke (non-title)

As the bell sounds, George immediately pulls back. The chain tightens and Ci stumbles foward. George grabs a hand full of chain and pulls - Ci falls forward. He grabs more length and yanks again. Ci is in pain and struggling to regain his sense. George begins whipping the chain across Ci's back, leaving large red welts. Ci fights to his feet, bearing the blows, and George lunges at him, wrapping the chain around his throat. Duke chokes his opponent, dragging him into the corner. Ci is fading fast, but manages to land a big right hand to his foe's head, sending him stumbling back. Duke shakes it off and whips CI across the face with the chain. Ci steps forward and the two start exchanging heavy punches. They make their way around the ring, with neither man gaining an advantage, until Duke pulls the reigns once more. Ci nearly falls forward, but manages to keep his balance by placing his hands on the mat. Duke moves quickly and pulls off a piledriver. He goes for an early pin.

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Ci slams a fist into George's skull to break the pin!

Pilgrim: And a near fall for Duke early!

Almanti: Not quite enough punishment handed out yet.

Ci gets to his feet and wraps the chain around his hand, slamming the fist into George head repeatedly until he is almost out on his feet. Ci relents for a moment, and Duke falls flat on the mat. Ci whips the chain across Duke's back a few times before dropping down with him. Ci locks in the Deadlock- using the chain for extra effect! Duke is shouting and hollering, trying to break free. He manages to wriggle loose and Ci abandons the hold, instead using the chain to choke the former Valor Champion. Duke fights to his feet, but the chain is still wrapped tightly around his throat. He pushes his way into the corner, squashing Ci against the turnbuckles. He turns quickly and slams a wild, chain covered haymaker into Ci's skull. Ci loses his footing and hits the mat. George steps back and grabs some chain. He pulls Ci out of the corner a bit, eventually forcing him to get to his feet.

Pilgrim: Ci is opened up! This match is turning ugly very quickly!
Almanti: Bleeding like the stuck pig he is!

Ci is up, and Duke uses the chain to snapmare him back down. Using the chain to pull him back up, George repeats with another snapmare. Ci lands sitting up. George steps back and forms a loop with the chain. He leaps foward, flipping over Ci, letting the loop wrap around his neck. The force pulls Ci foward. The Valor Champion is in a lot of pain as he lays, holding his neck, on the mat. George gets up and drops a knee on the back of Ci's neck. He brings him up again and whips him across the ring. As Ci hurdles toward the corner, George pulls back on the chain. Ci snaps to the mat, screaming. George doesn't let up, bringing him to his feet and landing a DDT.

Pilgrim: George Duke is really working the neck of the Valor Champion.
Almanti: There is only one Valor Champion - and it's not Ci.

George misses an elbow, and the Ci leaps on top of him. Both men fight and struggle around on the mat, wrapping themselves in the chain. They fight to their feet, choking and punching and scratching. Ci slams some chain into George's gut and pulls off a devastating Swinging Neckbreaker. He unwraps himself and brings George to his feet. He grabs some chain for leverage and whips his foe with it once again. He then grabs George by the hair and tosses him over the top. The chain tightens - George is being hanged! He kicks his legs and grabs at the chain.

Pilgrim: Good Lord! This is getting brutal!

Almanti: We may need to up the ante on our TV rating. This is violence maximus, my friend.

The crowd erupts as George is slowly choked. He manages to gain some footing on the apron and slumps to all fours. Ci rears back and kicks him in the ribs. George falls to the floor and Ci climbs over the top rope to join him. Duke begins to get up, but Ci kicks him again, causing him to roll over and crash into the guard rail. Ci attacks again, slamming Duke's head into the concrete a few times. Duke gets to his feet with the assistance of the guard rail, revealing a full mask of blood dripping down his face and onto his chest. Ci delivers a few knife-edge chops and a clothesline that sends George over the railing and into the front row!

Pilgrim: And now they have gone into the crowd! Damn, what a fight!

Pilgrim: Haha, that damn George Duke has been in the bloodiest battles this company has ever seen!

Ci leans against the railing for support and catches his breath. Duke forces a fan out of his seat and grabs the chair. He slams the seat into Ci's skull, leaving a giant dent. Ci staggers back and yanks on the chain, pulling George over the railing and to the floor. He drags a struggling George Duke closer and closer and begins whipping him all over with the chain. George gets to his feet and wraps the chain around his fist. Ci does the same. Both men slam their chain-wrapped fists into one another, sending blood spraying everywhere. With each blow, they both grow weaker until Ci lands a huge punch on his way to the floor. Both men collapse onto the floor and the crowd explodes. The referee doesn't know what to do, because he cannot count them out - there has to be a winner.

Pilgrim: they've worn each other out - this is completely brutal to watch!
Almanti: Don't be such a sissy, Pilgrim.

Ci gets to his feet first and reaches for George, who pops up and headbutts Ci in the nose. Ci cradles his nose while George pulls him around ringside by the chain, occasionally stopping to slam a few fists into him. He grabs the ringbell - and slams it into Ci's skull! Ci falls to his knees. Duke raises the bell high overhead and jumps up - slamming the bell into Ci once again, who slumps over. George pushes the time-keeper away and pushes all of the papers and cups off the table. He brings Ci to his feet, but he fights back, slamming George's head into the table over and over again until George's legs give out and he falls to the floor. Ci leans on the table to catch his breath and then climbs on top. He leaps off with an elbow, but catches the floor. George gets to his feet and uses the chain to pull Ci up. He scoops him up and deposits him onto the table. He follows him up and sets him up for the piledriver!

Pilgrim: No way! He's going to piledrive him through the time-keeper's table! Ci could be crippled for life!
Almanti: It's all part of the game, Pilgrim.

George lifts Ci up, but he struggles out, causing George to spill to the floor. Ci slides off the table and falls to his knees. He takes a moment to wipe the blood out of his stinging eyes and brings George to the ring. Ci grabs a chair and follows suit. He waits for George to rise and drives the backrest into George's gut like a spear. Duke hunches over and Ci gives him a stiff shot to the back. He makes the cover.

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THRE- NO! A kickout from Duke!


Pilgrim: And the expression on Big Ci's face says it all, folks! This has been a damn war!

Almanti: Can you name another promotion in the entire world that brings this kind of action to you? Huh, Alex? Can you?

Pilgrim: I honestly can't say that I can, Tony.

Ci grabs the chair again, but George tackles his legs out from under him. He crawls on top of Ci's back and stands over him. Ci gets to his knees and George grabs him by the hair and begins biting him!

Pilgrim: And now Duke has gone completely rabid! He's trying to eat Big Ci!

Almanti: He's like Mike Tyson. Just more cold and calculating. Damn, that's dangerous.

New blood flows from a second wound in Ci's head! Duke slams his opponent into the mat after a few moments of this and grabs the chair himself. Ci is on all fours when George drives the backrest into the back of his neck. Then again -and again. He lays the chair down flat and picks Ci up. Piledriver on the chair! George is slow to get to his feet, but repeats with another piledriver. Ci isn't moving as Duke pulls him up and lands a DDT onto the chair. He goes for the pin.

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But Duke breaks his own pin!

Pilgrim: What the hell?

Almanti: I love it! More action!

He sits up and looks around, his finger raised in the air - "One more!" he shouts. He takes Ci and sets him up for the piledriver. But Ci uses all of his all strength to back body drop Duke on the mat. Ci drops down for a cover and hooks the leg!


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But Duke yanks hard on the leash connected to Ci's collar which pulls his head back and reverses it into pin for Duke! Duke wraps the leash around Ci's legs and tugs hard while laying across Ci's shoulders!

Pilgrim: And a hell of a reversal from Duke!

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The crowd stands and cheers just for the sheer beauty of the carnage in the ring. Big Ci gets to his knees, breathing heavily and wiping his blood away from his wounds. Duke unhooks his collar and falls back into the corner and tries to catch his breath. Duke is bleeding heavily. EMT's rush in to the ring, but both men refuse their help.

Pilgrim: And these men just put on what is possibly the match of the damn year, Tony. That was amazing.

Almanti: Bloody. Dangerous. Heart-stopping. Awesome. I can't think of another way to describe it.

Pilgrim: Well keep it locked right here because, if anyone could top that match, it's going to be our main event. Josh Eagles and Reck Maverick go at it again when we come back!

[Tito Capaci]

[Tito Capaci]

Pilgrim: Welcome back to "The Road to Dixie Slampede"! Do we even need to explain the importance of this match?

Almanti: Oh man, this is match is huge! Obviously the pressure is on Reck to win tonight to push this to a final match, match five. In the best of five series, Eagles leads two wins to one, so for Reck to even stay in the running, he has to win tonight to knot the series up.

Pilgrim: But I can promise you this, Eagles would like nothing more than to wrap this damn thing up tonight.

Almanti: Without a doubt.

"Sad But True" by Metallica begins to play and the lights dim as a strobe light pours over the entrance area. The curtain opens and Jeska Eagles makes her way onto the stage with a big smile on her face as the crowd boos loudly. She then signals to the curtain and Josh makes his way out too an even bigger boo and he walks over and grabs Jeska by the hand and raises her hand into the air. Josh and Jeska then walk to the ring hand in and. When they reach the ring Jeska runs up the stairs and parts the ropes for Josh to get through and he does then heads to the first turnbuckle and strikes an arrogant pose and then goes to respective corner and waits...

Almanti - Josh Eagles has certainly picked up his game where in POW. He’s beaten the Ninja 4 times now - 2 in this series, once in a Triple Threat and last week in a tag match. I don’t think Reck Maverick can actually beat him, and I’m betting that this best of 5 series ends here tonight.

Pilgrim - I don’t know about that Tony, Reck Maverick is known to come from behind and as he would say “Snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.” All I know is if Reck Maverick wants to stay alive in this series - He has got to go all in tonight.

The lights begin to alternate between dark blue and crimson red as "His World" begins to fill the arena... Over the music the sound of a flute can be heard... it's a familiar tune: The fanfare of the DragonZord!! Doooo - Do, Do - Do Di Doooo!

Almanti: God, this Puff the Magic Dragon crap really gets on my damn nerves.

Pilgrim: This is amazing theatrics, Tony. Relax.

Almanti: You and your bubble gum rock.

Suddenly a puff of smoke explodes in front of the curtain and Reck Maverick appears out of thin air. He stands in a cool ninja pose for a second, his eyes darting back and forth and his Dragon Armour and Shredder helmet glimmering in the light then he breaks into a traditional ninja run as he quickly dashes to the ring and dives between the first and second ropes. He kips up and draws his Blade of Legend. He begins to go into a Kata, swinging the blade and throwing kicks, Finally he drops to one knee and goes to drive the blade in the mat, but he stops short to avoid tearing the canvas - as he is doing the Kata the lights slowly cut of except a single spotlight shining on Maverick. He places the sword back into it's sheath and hands it to a ringside attendant then slowly stands up and removes his Armour and helmet as the lights come back up. With the Armour removed he salutes his fans with a now trademark thumbs up as the music dies. He walks to his corner and sits upon the top turnbuckle and flashes the Four Horsemen gesture.

Pilgrim: Listen to this crowd cheer for Maverick and his Four Horsemen signal!

Almanti: Even with Kailus Holmes, their a dollar short of being the Four Horsemen, huh?

Both men stand stare at each other now, no emotion in either man’s eyes as Richard Huff enters the ring, while simultaneously Jeska Eagles exits. Richard moves to the center of the ring as a spot light shines down on him.

Huff - Ladies and Gentlemen, the following contest is the MAIN EVENT of the evening and is match 4 in the best of five series. First to my left - From Belleville, Ontario... Weighing in at 190 Pounds - The Self-proclaimed People’s Champion - JOSH EAGLES!

Eagles raises his arms into the air and is greeted with a chorus of boos which Josh completely ignores.
Huff - and his opponent. Fighting out of San Jose, California... Weighing in at 220 Pounds - The Atomic Ninja - RECK MAVERICK.
With Maverick still sitting on the top turnbuckle, Maverick hits a pose from the Kuji-in, as gets a decent pop for it. Richard Huff bows and leaves the ring. Referee Benny Lawson calls both men over and explains the rules. The whole time neither Maverick or Eagles takes their eyes off the other one. Finally Lawson steps back and signals for the bell.

RING-A-DING-DING

MATCH 4 of Best of Five Series - Winner of Series get POW Midwest Heavyweight Championship Shot at July's DVD Taping Event, Americana

The two rivals begin to circle each other. A little bit of the ol’ trash talk is spitting out. They lunge at each other and lock up in a collar and elbow tie up. Each man is trying to get the advantage over the other and finally it is Maverick that begins to push Eagles back towards the turnbuckle but Josh begins to push back toward the middle. Reck ducks behind Eagles and holds him from behind but Josh quickly counters that into a hammerlock. Maverick is looking around for an escape from the hold with no apparent luck, but now Reck reaches back behind his head and grabs the neck of Josh Eagles and leaps up into the air and flips Josh over his shoulder with a flying mare - Reck continues the pressure with a dropkick to the back on the now sitting upright Josh Eagles and quickly tries for a pin but Eagles kicks out before the ref can even get in position. Reck grabs his opponent by his multi-coloured locks of hair and tries to pull him up to his feet but Josh cuts him off with a couple punches to the stomach and then synchs in an arm ringer, but is quickly countered by the ninja into a arm ringer of his own, now Josh is pulled into a headlock and Maverick begins to grind down on Josh. However Eagles manages to drag Reck to the ropes and uses the pressure to launch Maverick off the ropes but he is still a little groggy from the headlock and Maverick regains the momentum by colliding with a shoulder block on his lighter opponent. Maverick now bounds off the ropes as Josh rolls onto his stomach to try and trip up Maverick but the Ninja hops over Josh so he leaps to his feet than leap frogs over Reck as he runs by the second time. As Reck approaches for the third time, Eagles tries for a hiptoss, however Maverick placed his weight on the other side of his body to prevent being flip and Maverick attempts a Lariat that Josh ducks, causing Maverick to around - when Reck regains his footing he is met with a stiff punch from Eagles!

Almanti - Oh... SNAP!

Pilgrim - Well Ladies and Gentlemen, that concludes the technical wrestling portion of tonight’s broadcast!

Josh hammers away with a couple more punches before Maverick begins to come back with a flurry of Ninja Chops, Reck chops Josh until he is leaning against the ropes then irish whips him across the ring and again attempts a lariat that again Josh ducks and hits the other set of ropes and comes back and smacks Reck with a flying forearm smash that sends Maverick to the mat and Josh is quick to try and get a pinfall. Ref Lawson drops to position for 1 but the Atomic Ninja quickly kicks out. Josh now begins to stomp away at Maverick then tries another pin but AGAIN only gets one. Josh now pulls Maverick up to his feet hooks him for a suplex and snaps him over... and rolls his hips forcing both himself and Maverick to his feet. Josh prepares a second suplex but is a little slow and Maverick capitalizes by snapping Eagles over with a suplex of his own! Now it’s Reck Maverick that rolls the hip and brings both combatants to their feet, Josh regains his advantage and once again suplexes Reck and rolls back up STILL holding the suplex. Josh signals for the final suplex but the momentary distraction results in ANOTHER Suplex by Reck! And he again rolls up to his feet. Now they are in a war of weight and leverage to see who will get in that final suplex.

Pilgrim - Both these guys have suplexes a piece here Tony. Could this be an omen for the outcome of the series?

Almanti - Only if Josh wins! Otherwise it’s only a practice suplex!

Both Reck and Josh continue to struggle for suplex domination but finally it’s MAVERICK that hoists Eagles up into the air and drops him stomach first across the top rope. Maverick quickly hits the ropes, bounces back and delivers a thunderous boot to the side of Eagles head! The impact causes Josh to slide off the ropes and crash to the outside of the ring. Maverick moves over to a neutral corner and crouches down while Lawson begins the 10 count.

Josh begins to stir around the 2-3 mark and he slowly gets to his feet and with the help of Jeska he rolls back into the ring at 7. Maverick waits for Josh to get to his feet than springs out of the corner in hopes of hitting the lariat - but for the THIRD DAMN TIME Josh avoids the move and Reck crashes full tilt into the turnbuckle chest first and stumbles out backwards and Josh takes advantage with a sleeper! However Maverick quickly shifts to the side and behind and lifts Eagles up.

Pilgrim - HERE IT IS! NINJETTI-PLEX!

Josh kicks his feet desperately and manages to turn fall back and turn his body to land on top of Maverick, Josh hooks the leg but Reck throws him off before a count can be made. Josh quickly leaps over to Maverick and starts just hammering away at him with forearm shots. Now Josh goes back to the sleeper hold he tried to do earlier and this time gets it hooked in completely and begins to crack down on it. Reck is gasping for air as Lawson slides over and asks Maverick if he wish to give it up, to which Maverick answers with a “no” then begins to fight his way back up to his feet. Josh is reluctant to release the hold so he begins to hammer at Maverick’s chest with the arm he was using to hold the arm that was across Maverick’s throat in place. Maverick manages to grab Josh’s arm and then deliver a couple elbow shots to the ribs to break the hold. Maverick tries to regain his breath but Josh quickly grabs Reck by the hair and slam him backwards back down the mat and follows up with a couple quick elbow drops and a pin attempt for a 2 count.

Josh Eagles now locks in a head vice on the Atomic Ninja and is twisting and turn seemingly trying to break the ninja’s neck. Referee Lawson is again asking Maverick is he wishes to throw in the towel and give up the match. Maverick shakes his head “no” and grabs Eagles’ wrists trying to break the break the hold. After struggling with the hold for a moment - Maverick goes to plan B, he reaches up and pulls down his mask... PEPSI MYST! Josh stumbles back, releasing the hold and clutching his eyes.

Almanti - What the hell!? Why didn’t Lawson disqualify Reck Maverick?

Pilgrim - This is a very important match Tony. Benny Lawson was probably told by Tito Capaci to end the series on a DQ.

Almanti - Yeah? Well I think that is biased towards Reck Maverick! Josh Eagles should be the number one contender right now!

Reck Maverick kips up to his feet and waits for Eagles to stumble back towards and WHAM! Spine Buster! Maverick grabs Josh’s legs and flips over into a Jackknife pinning predicament. Lawson drops into place

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Josh Eagles manages to kick out, but now it’s Maverick that is on the offensive. Reck lifts Eagles off the mat and drives him back down with a body slam and follows it up with two elbow drops, then lift Josh up again and irish whip in to the turnbuckle and Reck follows him in, rolls across the mat and leaps up with a clothesline into the corner. Reck then grabs Josh in a headlock and runs a little bit an drop Josh face first into the mat with a bulldog. Reck rolls Josh onto his back and drops two leg drops then lines Eagles up square with the turnbuckle and accends to the second rope and comes off with a third more powerful leg drop followed by a pin.

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Again Josh Eagles kicks out at two. Reck silently shakes his head - perhaps a little frustrated, He again lifts Josh up and attempts to irish whip back into the turnbuckle, but this time Josh reverses and whips Maverick full tilt into the turnbuckle - chest first. As Maverick stumbles back Josh leap frogs over Maverick and runs up the turnbuckle and a comes off with a Whisper in the Wind that catches Maverick perfectly! Now Josh tries for the pin...

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Now it’s Reck Maverick that kicks out the pin. Josh stands up and grabs Maverick’s leg and locks in a Texas Cloverleaf!

Almanti - HA! Josh is throwing it back into Maverick face!

Pilgrim - Yes, Josh is using Reck’s Old Maverick Death Lock hold.

Josh is synching in the pressure on the hold as Maverick hollers in agony. Lawson asks Maverick if wants to give up and Reck responses with an uncharacteristic showing of the one finger salute and Maverick begins to crawl towards the nearest set of ring ropes and manages to grab a hold of them. Lawson begins the 5 count but it isn’t necessary because Maverick reaches up and grabs the middle rope and uses the leverage to flip Josh off of him. Before Josh can fully separate from Maverick, Reck grabs Josh’s legs and stands up - placing Eagles in a high angle Boston Crab!

Pilgrim - What’s is this!? Blast to the Past night? First Eagles uses Maverick’s MDL but now Reck is using Eagles’ Wall of Joshico!

Reck leans back on the hold, applying more pressure and now forcing Josh to grab the ropes - which is easier for Josh because they were closer to them this time. Benny Lawson asks Reck Maverick to break the hold and he complies - releasing the Boston Crab. Reck know begins to stomp at the knee of Josh Eagles. He lifts up a leg and kicks the inside of the thigh a couple times then signals for the figure four! He applies the Spinning Toe Hold part of the hold but Eagles manages to kick Maverick off. Josh slowly get to his feet, favouring the knee Reck was attacking a little. Reck quickly gets back on the attack and continues to kick the leg of Josh, however Josh’s training in the Snap Dragon Dojo in Japan is allowing to pretty much no sell those kicks as he starts knife edge chopping the chest of Reck Maverick forcing the Atomic Ninja to change his strategy and return the knife-edge chops with his own chops. This time it’s Josh that wins the battle of the chops and he finishes by going low with a kick to the stomach and attempts to lift him up for the Eagle’s Wings... but the knee gives proves to be unstable and Josh is unable to lift his opponent. Reck takes advantage by hooking both of Josh’s arms and dropping him with a Double Arm DDT. Reck rolls him over and perches on the chest as Lawson makes the count.

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Josh kicks out at the 2! Reck looks at Lawson and tilts his head slightly, then looks down at Josh and backs away from him...

Pilgrim - What is Reck Maverick doing?

Almanti - Maybe he finally figured out that he can’t beat Josh he’s leaving!

Pilgrim - Somehow I doubt that.

Josh groggily gets to his feet and Reck spins Josh around and lifts him up to a standing fireman’s carry then begins to spin around with a vintage Aeroplane Spin! Finally stops spinning and looks out into the audience and yells out “OLD SCHOOL” and snaps Eagles around for the Maverick Cutter...

But Eagles lands on his feet! Now he spins Maverick around and attempts a Kiss of Death DDT... That Reck counters by grabbing the leg the Eagles swung and Heel tripping the other - sending Josh into the mat but Reck still has the one leg... He applies the Figure Four Leg Lock! Josh is yelling in pain as Maverick continues to wrench the knee. Benny Lawson asks Josh if he wants to give it up... Josh shakes his head no but is screaming his head off.

Pilgrim: This is going to be it! That is, after all, the Best Damn Figure Four in America!

Almanti: Well, I can think of another Horsemen who might have one better...

Josh is screaming, actually pushing Benny Lawson away in order not to give in to the pressure on his leg. He's so near the ropes. He reaches over and is just inches away....He lunges! Josh gets a finger on the rope, but as he does, Reck pulls back and drags Eagles away from the ropes to the center of the ring. An almost defeated look comes across Eagles' face. But out of nowhere, Shawn Stevens slides into the ring and DRILLS Reck Maverick with a chair across the back of the head. Lawson immediately jumps up and calls for the bell, handing the win to Reck Maverick. And now, walking down the ramp comes Morrison, Shadix and Lance.

Pilgrim: What the hell are they up to now? I'm telling you, this is going to be a damn disaster for this company!

Almanti: Well, it was a disaster for the back of Reck's head!

All four men get in the ring and surround Josh Eagles who looks around, but is not scared at the four men at all. In fact, he's pissed. It seems he is none to pleased with them getting him disqualified. Josh takes a microphone from ringside and walks into the heart of the four allied monsters.

Josh Eagles: What the hell is your problem? You think you can just waltz your asses into any ring you choose and start hitting people like that?

The four guys just look at each other and smirk. Yes, they do believe that obviously. Eagles walks over to the chair and picks it up. Suddenly the four guys look at each other as it to say, "Why did we let this guy get the damn chair?"

Eagles: You want me to show you how to hit a guy with a chair? Huh?

Morrison, Shadix, Stevens, and Erikson all take a couple of steps back as Eagles makes a few steps to the center of the ring.

Eagles: I'll show you how to hit with a bloody chair!

Eagles takes a large, looping swing, which comes around and clocks Maverick in the side of the head with the chair! Eagles takes the moment to start taking the chair vertical and driving it into the back of the knee of Maverick who is covering up and on his stomach. The other four men laugh as Eagles does his damage. Eagles tosses the chair to Stevens and then holds Maverick back who gets nailed again by the POW Midwest Champ. They all shake hands with Josh Eagles!

Pilgrim: Huh? Josh Eagles has joined them? Damn it!

Almanti: Oh my God! I'm going to have to have start calling them ABBA! It's a damn supergroup!

The five of them start dismantling Reck Maverick in the center of the ring. The crowd boos loudly against this action, but it quickly turns into a loud pop for Big Ci and Kailus Holmes who are sprinting down the ramp!

Pilgrim: And here comes the cavalry!

Almanti: Here we go! World War III!

Ci gets in the ring first and immediately spears Erikson and pops up to the full mount and starts delivering hard right hands to Josh's face. Holmes comes in next and nails a double spear against Morrison and Stevens. Holmes takes both of their heads and slams them into each other. Kailus immediately hops up and hits a stiff right hand to Josh Eagles which sends him into the corner. Holmes follows that up with several hard shots.

Pilgrim: And Big Ci and Holmes have come to Reck's rescue!

But Shadix is still untouched and takes the chair across Holmes' back, dropping him to his knees. Eagles delivers a knee to the face for good measure and slowly the bad guys work their way to their feet and have complete control again, now beating the three memers of the Horsemen senesless.

Almanti: Your cavalry just got their legs cut out from underneath them. Resistance is futile! No one can match the power of the dark side!

The crowd boos as Morrison, Shadix, Stevens, and Erikson all take turns beating on the three members of the Horsemen. Shot after shot after shot, the men keep getting beat down. Big Ci's wounds from his last match have reopened and is bleeding heavily again. Nobody comes to help, not security, not more referees, not EMT's, nobody. These three men are on their own.

Pilgrim: This madness has to end. Someone has to end this before these four men are all this territory has left!

Almanti: Yeah, well pack a damn lunch.

Pilgrim: I can't do it.

All the action in the ring stops as they turn toward the ramp entrance. The crowd noise goes to an unbelievable volume as "XYZ" from Rush begins to play over the PA system. The fans know that music...it's FDCM's!

Pilgrim: And now everyone has to wonder....what side is FDCM on?

Almanti: Oh boy. We're about to find out.

The crowd noise gets even louder as FDCM steps out onto the ramp and holds up his classic Diamond Cutter signal and "BANGS" it down to his sides. He points to the men in the ring and follows it up with a moving his hand in front of his genital area to insenuate what they can do for him. The crowd loves that. Morrison steps up to the ropes and invites him down to the ring with a hand motion, the "bring it" variety. FDCM looks around the arena to see what they want h im to do it, and they obviously want him to go in and kick some ass. He looks at Rich and then sprints to the ring!

Pilgrim: And the last ditch effort for what is good in this company making his way to the ring!

Almanti: You make it sound like it's a fight for democracy or something.

FDCM slides into the ring and ducks under a Shadix clothesline attempted but hits a hard clothesline himself that sends Lance Erikson out of the ring. Stevens rushes in with the chair and takes a swing, but FDCM ducks under it and when Stevens turns around, FDCM drop kicks the chair which promptly connects with Stevens' face! Shadix catches him from behind with a double ax handle, putting FDCM to one knee, but FDCM hops back and catches Shadix with a Diamond Cutter to the delight of the crowd!

Pilgrim: And Flying Diamond Cutter Man is single handedly taking out these thugs!

Almanti: It's incredible!

Eagles catches him in a front bear, arms free bear hug and tries to suplex him, but FDCM stops it short and turns it into a hip toss, sending Eagles to the mat. Morrison charges at FDCM, but he sidesteps and catches a knee across Morrison's midsection. Eagles comes back with flying cross body, but FDCM catches the smaller man, throws him up in the air and nails a Diamond Cutter in the center of the ring! Morrison stands up and sees FDCM and the carnage left his in wake and quickly slides out of the ring. Morrison, Shadix, Stevens, Eagles, and Erikson all collect their senses and start backing up the ramp. FDCM helps Ci, Reck and Holmes up to their feet and they all look at him a little weird, wondering why he came to help them out. FDCM puts his Diamond Cutter sign right in Big Ci's face, who looks annoyed at the intrusion. But FDCM turns his hands around holds up to two sets of four fingers and the place goes wild!

Pilgrim: Am I seeing what I think I'm seeing?

Almanti: I think you are! Could it be? Could FDCM be offering his services to the Four Horsemen?

Ci stares FDCM down and then extends his hand....FDCM shakes it and they embrace in a hug. The crowd inside the Star Pavilion is on its feet and going bananas. Reck, Ci, Holmes and now FDCM all take a separate corner, hop up on the middle turnbuckle and flash two hands of four fingers to the crowd. FDCM is sure to take one facing the four men that are stunned on the ramp. He flashes his Diamond Cutter signal at them with a smile before calmly bringing his hands to his side.

Pilgrim: And I believe we have found a group that will stand up for the rest of Power On Wrestling! What is going to happen next week at Spring Breakage!

[Tito Capaci]

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