Americana

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Several explosions of pyro explode throughout the Mark Price Arena in Enid, OK, as the fans inside stand to their feet, ready for the biggest POW Midwest show of the month! Smoke starts to feel the top of the arena due to all the explosions. "They're Coming to America" by Neil Diamond plays as the camera pans the crowd. Then zooms in to Alex Pilgrim and Tony Almanti.

Alex Pilgrim: And here we are! We're in Enid, Oklahoma inside the Mark Price Arena and it's time for Americana! I'm Alex Pilgrim, and with me as always is Mr. Tony Almanti. Tony, how feeling about tonights matches?

Tony Almanti: This could be one of the biggest nights in POW. I have on good authority that we have two huge announcements to start this show off. And it will begin as soon as the lights fade to black.

Surely enough they do as the crowd grows silent. As "A Heavy Hearted Work of Staggering Genius" by Anberlin then fades into "Kobrakai" by Lost Prophets hits and the lights flicker some more. The crowd explodes in anticipation.

Pilgrim: DO YOU KNOW WHO THIS IS?!
Almanti: Oh no....

As the lights flicker more, Jay T. Nitro can be seen standing on the stage, as the lights slowly fade back on and JTN is standing on the stage he looks to be in a good mood wearing a crips dark blue suit. He still appears to be limping from Supermania but he makes his way to the ring and gets in. Huff hands him a mic as the crowd continues to scream.

Jay: Yes, Jay T. Nitro is back in a POW ring. However, this time it's not to wrestle. This time its to be in charge. See my brother and his cronies have been out of control and they sent my former partner Tito Capaci out for an indefinite period of time. So I have been given full proxy power and authority to run POW as if I was Tito Capaci myself.

The crowd yells at that announcement.

Jay: But that's not all. I have been told by the POW Board of Directors that a new commissioner is to be starting soon to assist me. I am in the dark of who it could be but I'm sure they picked someone who knows what they're doing. I can't wait to see who steps out later in the evening or maybe even next week. It's got my interest peaked. But anyways. Next on the agenda. Some of the matches have required a bit of fine tuning tonight. Night and Daye have recently inked official contracts to be POW New England exclusives. So neither of them will be participating tonight in the two battle royals. Furthermore, I will be keeping my eye on the antics of Royal Flush all night to make sure things don't get out of control. So everyone I believe next up should be Final Cut in their goodbye speech and I hope you enjoy the show tonight, because even though the boss isn't here.....the show must go on....and by God it will go on better than ever.

JTN tosses the mic out to Huff and leaves the ring. He walks up the ramp and to the back.

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Are you ready for your close ups… 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.

Pilgrim: And here are the reigning Eastern Tag Team Champions Night and Daye.

Almanti: They shocked the world Pilgrim when they showed up at New England.

Pilgrim: Just wondering what they are doing out here now.

Almanti: Well maybe if you would shut up a minute they will tell you.

Night reaches out of the ring and is handed a microphone.

Night: Say hello to your POW Eastern Tag Team Champions

Night and Daye pose with their belts as the crowd lets out a chorus of Boos

Daye: You love us you really love us.

Night: First and foremost we wanted to be the first to regretfully inform you that tonight you will NOT be seeing Daye and I in action as planned.

Pilgrim: What?

Almanti: Shh let the man speak

Night: No you see Daye and I have moved on to bigger and better things.

Daye: In the midwest we were always under appreciated and under rated. So we decided we are not going to lay down for anybody anymore.

Night: That is why as of this moment we are announcing our resignation from POW: Midwest. From this day on Final Cut are NE Exclusive. So goodbye Midwest we won't miss you.

Night throws down the mic before flicking off all the fans as they let out a chorus of boos to the two men as they walk to the beginning of the entranceway and pose with the belts to more boos as they walk to the back.

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"(Can't You) Trip Like I Do" by Filter hits as Scott Lanegan comes out from the back.

Huff: The following match will still retain the over the top rope battle royal elimination rules. And it is for a spot in the number one contender's match next week on the Road To TV show. On his way to the ring Scott Lanegan.

Lanegan gets to the ring and slides in. He waits for Meltdown. "Aenema" by Tool begins to play but no sign of Meltdown. Lanegan looks at the referees that are ringside and none of them know what's going on. Just then from behind Lanegan comes Meltdown.

TV Title Qualifying Shot Match I
Meltdown vs. Scott Lanegan

Almanti: There he is. I found him.
Pilgrim: He came through the crowd.
Almanti: No crap sherlock.

Meltdown continues his beating of Lanegan. He just keeps kicking, punching, throwing elbows and knee strikes. Meltdown yells out in his rage. He finally stops and looks at Lanegan. He smiles and picks him up knowing he got the best of him.

Almanti: This could be a quick win for Meltdown.

Meltdown picks up Lanegan and shoves him to the ropes. He grabs him and dumps him over the top rope. Immediatly turning around to celebrate his win.

Almanti: Meltdown in what may be the fastest victory ever in POW.
Pilgrim: Tony it isn't over yet. Look.

Pilgrim is right, Lanegan hung on to the top rope and pulled himself back on to the apron. Meltdown still celebrating finally turns to see this. Lanegan standing on the apron. He looks suprised to see Lanegan there. Meltdown rushes at Lanegen who ducks between the middle and top rope and throws a shoulder into the stomach of Meltdown. He quickly climbs into the ring.

Pilgrim: This isn't over yet!
Almanti: Lanegan shows he's not done yet.

Meltdown is reeling from his mistake as Lanegan runs at Meltdown and connects a huge Spinning Elbow. Meltdown grabs the top rope holding his head from the direct shot. Lanegan backs up and delivers a huge Outside Boot that sends Meltdown over the top rope and falling between the ring and security wall. Lanegan smiles knowing he just won.

Winner: Scott Lanegan

Almanti: Lanegan came back and quickly scored the win here.
Pilgrim: He now goes on to face the winner of Oni vs. Eddie Jones which is due up next.

Lanegan celebrates before heading to the back.

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Backstage Scott Lanegan passes by Eddie Jones as he heads back from his match and Jones is heading out.

Scott: Good luck Eddie.

Eddie: Who needs luck? I'm going to win tonight and then win next week and be the person to finally beat Kaleb Shadix.

Scott: We'll see if you make it past Oni.

Fade back to ringside.

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Richard Huff: Ladies and gentlemen, at this time it is my duty to inform you that this next match is now a one on one contest, scheduled for one fall. Introducing first…

The areans glows blue lighting as Oni's music starts up. Oni walks out from the back with his head down and limp. As he walks a slow pace to the ring his head just swings side to side slightly.

Huff: From the Unknown… weighing in at 257 lbs… Oni!!!

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.

Huff: And his opponent…

“Life wasted” by Pearl Jam plays over the P.A. system

*You're always saying that there's something wrong...
I'm starting to believe it's your plan all along...

Death came around, forced to hear its song...
And know tomorrow can't be depended on.*


Eddie Jones appears in the crowd at the top of the lower level in a very Sandman-esque manner. Dangling from his mouth is a cigarette. He takes a puff and exhales before putting the cigarette back in his mouth. He stands at the top of the stairway and stares down into the crowd. He raises one of his arms high into the air.


*I seen the home inside your head,...
All locked doors and unmade beds.
Open sores unattended
Let me say just once that*


Eddie makes his way down the stairs slowly as the crowd both cheers and boos at him. He looks around at the crowd occasionally and takes an occasional drag from his cigarette as he descends the steps.


*I have faced it,... A life wasted,...
I'm never going back again.

I escaped it,... A life wasted,...
I'm never going back again.*


Eddie stops a moment when he gets to the barrier and takes a final drag on his cigarette. He exhales and drops his cigarette to the ground and crushes it out with his foot. He climbs over the barrier and rolls under the bottom rope.

Huff: From Seattle, Washington… weighing in at 240lbs… this is Eddie Jones!!!

Alex Pilgrim: So what was originally scheduled to be a three way battle royal is now a one on one match. Not that it matters as I’m sure it’s going to be one hell of a contest none the less.

Tony Almanti: Oh for sure Alex. Both of these men are over looked a lot of the time here in POW. Whilst neither of them has a particularly glowing win/loss record they are both chomping at the bit to get ahead.

The pair square up to each other. Jones glares at Oni, whilst Oni stares back, a look of inquisitive dementia on his face, leaning his head side to side. The two lock up

TV Title Qualifying shot match II
Eddie Jones vs. Oni

Jones quickly applies a headlock. Almost in slow motion Oni backs Jones up to the ropes and fires him off. Jones returns with a shoulder block, knocking Oni down. Again in slow motion, Oni gets up and stands in the middle of the ring, simply looking at Eddie, who stares back in bemusement.

Pilgrim: What is going on with Oni?

Almanti: I don’t know but if he doesn’t hurry up and start with some offence, he is going to get his freakish, undead ass handed to him

Jones runs at Oni and lands a clothesline, knocking Oni down. Oni gets back up. Jones runs again, returning this time with a back elbow. Oni again stands up.

Almanti: And still no return offence from Oni

Jones, who is getting quite frustrated now, runs to the ropes again and attempts another clothesline. This time, though, Oni ducks and, as Jones turns around, catches him with the Bloody Mary, stunning Jones.

Pilgrim: Well there’s an answer for you. Oni just blinded Jones with that Red mist. Just like that, Oni is in control.

Oni now pushes Jones up into the corner. He rears back and chops Jones’ chest hard. Jones cringes. He does it again, Jones yells out in pain, still trying to clear his eyes. He nails him a third time, harder than ever. This time Jones retaliates with a stiff forearm to the face whish rocks Oni, whose arms fall limp. Jones fires more shots to Oni who backs up accordingly. He Irish whips him and bows his head, before catching him with a back body drop.

Pilgrim: Big back body drop by Jones

Oni gets to his feet and is met with a kick and a DDT. Jones covers him

1…

2…

Kickout!!

Jones picks Oni up. Oni begins to fight, firing shots to Eddie’s gut. Oni kicks and punches at Jones, rocking his man. He Irish whips Jones to the ropes and charges after him, landing a furious corner clothesline. He Irish whips him to the opposite corner, again following with a clothesline. Oni drags Jones out of the corner and signals for a clothesline.

He attempts the move but Jones ducks and catches Oni from behind with a German suplex, dropping Oni right on his neck, sending him writhing in pain.

Pilgrim: And Oni just got dropped right on his neck, and he looks to be in serious trouble here.

Jones pounces on the injury, quickly applying the Steiner Recliner. He wrenches the hold. Oni reaches for the ropes but he can’t get there. He taps

Winner: Eddie Jones (via Submission)

Jones rolls out of the ring and walks up the ramp. He turns and raises his arms in the air before turning and leaving through the curtain. The camera returns to the ring where Oni is lay clutching his neck.

Suddenly the lights go out. They come back on and the ring is empty. Oni is gone.

Pilgrim: What the hell?

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Eddie Jones is standing backstage with a bottle of Pepsi in his hand. Eddie's face is covered in sweat after his big victory. He has a large grin on his face and takes a big swig of his Pepsi before speaking.

Eddie: This is what it is all about right here, taking my shot at the title. One challenge crossed off my list, one challenge to go. This was just the beginning. After today, I have a match against Scott Lanegan. A difficult opponent in my past, and a worthy opponent indeed. This next show will make for a tough time for me, but I've handled tough times. I've weathered through the rough patch that has been the beginning of my POW career. I have faced the opponents that have beaten me and have given them the respect they deserve. I've stepped into the ring even after I've been told that I shouldn't.

This is just the beginning on my rise to the top. After I beat Lanegan, I plan on taking Shadix to the house. You better watch out Kaleb, because after I get my hands on you, nothing is going to stop me. I have faced enough in the last few months to harden me, to toughen me, to help me face the competition here in POW. Tonight proved that, and the near future will prove it even more. I have no reason to fear you. What's the worst that can happen, I lose? That's nothing worth fearing. I've had my share of losses here in POW. It's nothing new to me. But now that I've conquered that fear of losing, I can start to unleash my true, unlimited potential. So watch out Shadix because a loss is coming your way in your near future. And I'm not talking about the loss you'll receive tonight. I'm talking about a loss that will hit you a little harder. One that will hit you right in the belt.

Eddie Jones finishes his soda, drops the bottle into a recycle bin, and walks away.

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The arena suddenly turns black. “Suddenly Mein Teil” by Rammstein hits the speakers. Out walks Mr. Showtime and Fire. Fire gives off a sexy pose on the top of the ramp as Showtime gets pumped up. Showtime walks to Fire and kisses her deeply. They pull back and walk down the ring.

Richard Huff: “Ladies and gentlemen, this will be a Cage match! At first, from Anaheim California, Mr. Showtime and Fire!”

They walk up the steps, as Showtime holds Fire’s hand. He steps on the bottom rope and Fire bends over and enters the ring. They both start to pose when they’re interrupted when “South of Heaven” blares through the speakers.

Alex Pilgrim: “Shadow and Saya have just interrupted the married couple!”

Tony Almanti: “I don’t know about you Alex, but this was taking forever, anyway.”

Shadow and Saya walk down the ramp. They stop at the bottom. Shadow hands Saya his massive sword. She holds it up in the air.

Richard Huff: “And their opponents, from Death Valley, Shadow and Saya!”

They both walk up the steps and they slowly walk into the ring. Slayer’s song fades away as Richard Huff exits the ring. The cage slowly lowers from above. It surrounds the four people. Suddenly, out walks the head referee, Benny Lawson. He has his normal referee attire on and a mic in hand.

Benny Lawson: “Hold up there. I was just informed that this match has been changed…”

The fans in the arena give out a loud boo.

Benny Lawson: “It will instead be a basic tag team match. With a cage. Your partners will have to stand in-between those tight ropes.”

He sets the mic down and walks down the ramp. He walks into the cage from the door. Manny Salazar closes the door behind him. Lawson calls for the bell, thus starting the match.

Co-Ed Cage Match
Shadow and Saya vs. Mr. Showtime and Fire

Alex Pilgrim: “An interesting way to start out the match.”

Fire and Saya both go in the corners, with their backs up against the steel. Mr. Showtime and Shadow circle the ring. Shadow suddenly charges at Showtime with a clothesline. Showtime quickly gets up, but Shadow runs at him with a shoulder block. Yet once again, Showtime quickly gets up. Shadow attempts another clothesline, but Showtime counters with a arm drag. Shadow quickly gets up from his move.

Alex Pilgrim: “Both men are showing excellent speed.”

Both men once again circle around the ring. They get into a collar-bone tie-up. Shadow gets the advantage and grabs hold of Showtime’s head. Shadow drops him down for a DDT. Showtime holds the back of his neck in pain. Shadow pins Showtime for the cover.

ONE…………

KICKOUT BY MR. SHOWTIME!

Shadow picks up Showtime by the head. He puts Showtime’s head in-between his legs and lifts him up. Shadow attempts a powerbomb, but Showtime gives repeated punches to Shadow’s head. Shadow drops his would-be victim. Showtime quickly runs into the ropes but Shadow counters with a dropkick. Both men are on the mat.

Showtime grabs hold of the ropes and slowly pulls himself up. Shadow still lays on the mat. Showtime takes a quick breather, but suddenly, Shadow sits up. He lifts himself up, making it look easy. Showtime looks up, and unexpectedly, Shadow runs at him with a spear. Shadow quickly gets up and stomps Showtime’s chest. Shadow gives off a quick pose as the fans boo him loudly.

Tony Almanti: “I don’t think the fans like Shadow too much. He’s simply showing confidence. He’s been handing it to Mr. Showtime so far.”

As Shadow is posing, Mr. Showtime lifts himself up. Shadow turns around and Showtime kicks him in the gut. Showtime runs into the ropes, and slides himself towards Shadow with a dropkick to the knee. Shadow falls to one knee, holding his other in pain. Showtime runs behind him into the ropes, and bounces off with a running bulldog. The fans return to their feet.

Both men are on the mat. Their fellow partners cheer them on. Showtime reaches to fire just as Shadow reaches to Saya. The entire arena bursts with excitement.

Fire charges at Saya with a clothesline, but Saya ducks in the process. Fire spins around and Saya connects with a spinning heel kick. Saya presses her foot up against Fire’s throat but quickly disconnects due to Lawson’s warning. Saya argues with Lawson as Fire makes her way back to her feet. Fire rolls up Saya in a school-boy rollup.

ONE……….

TWO…………...

Shadow charges and elbow drops Fire’s back, breaking up the count. Shadow picks up Fire by her long hair and laughs.

Alex Pilgrim: “Now what in the hell is Shadow doing?”

Fire screeches, when suddenly Showtime charges at Shadow with a clothesline of his own. Shadow slowly gets up but Showtime gets him with a suplex. Showtime beats his chest and climbs up the top rope. He points to Shadow.

Tony Almanti: “This is what I’m talking about! It’s a cage match! He should be escaping right about now!”

Alex Pilgrim: “Since both partners have to escape, that’d be quite hard to do.”

Mr. Showtime flies off for the Flame Splash, but Shadow just barely rolls out of the way. Showtime hits hard on the mat. Both men are once again knocked out. Saya finally makes her way to her feet, but Fire is prepared for her. Fire lifts her up and connects with a sidewalk slam. Fire hooks the leg of Saya.

ONE……..

TWO………….

SAYA KICKS OUT!

Alex Pilgrim: “She just barely escaped after that sidewalk slam!”

Fire shows signs of frustration. She picks up Saya by the head, but Saya punches her in the gut. Fire quickly grabs her head and bashes it again the cage wall. A small pour of blood starts to rundown Saya’s forehead. She holds the wound in pain.

Tony Almanti: “The first blood of this match is from one of the ladies. That’s wrong!”

Both Mr. Showtime and Shadow make their way to their feet. They give off punches back and fourth. Shadow goes for a large punch but Shadow grabs his fist and twists his arm around for an arm lock. Shadow manages to kick Showtime in the gut. Shadow whips Showtime into the ropes and connects with a massive big boot.

At the other side of the ring, Fire lifts up Saya on her shoulders. She attempts to ram Saya into the cage, but Saya pushes Fire, with her face ramming into the cage. Fire holds her face in pain, feeling the affects. Saya sees the advantage and covers Fire for the pin.

ONE……

TWO……….

FIRE KICKS OUT!

Alex Pilgrim: “Fire did the same thing that Saya did!”

Both women lift themselves to their feet, as does the men. Mr. Showtime whips Shadow into the ropes, as Fire whips Saya into the ropes. Both Shadow and Saya collide in the middle of the ring. Shadow turns into the Season Ender as Saya turns into Fire and gets the 3rd Degree. Showtime and Fire both cover Shadow and Saya respectively. Lawson makes the count.

1.........

2.........

3!!!!!!!!

Winners: Mr. Showtime and Fire

Pilgrim: Showtime and Fire pick up the win in a double pin finish.
Almanti: Shadow won't take this one lying down. You can bet on that.

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The lights go out in the arena and "Heroes" by Shinedown begins to play throughout the arena. The big screen shows the picture of every POW star after they get a victory. Midwest and New England stars are both shown throughout. From all the champions getting their wins to contenders earning their shots to debutes of newcomers that ends in victory. As the song ends, a tremendous burst of Pyro explodes under the bigs screen as slowly the words form in an English script "Power On Wrestling Legendaria" The screen says "Where Legends Collide" The fans cheer as the smoke lifts and the lights come back on.

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The lights dim almost to black. Red and white lights start to shine down the runway as Lestat and Silver walk down the ramp. Lestat runs ahead of Silver and slides into the ring. Lestat poses for the crowd as Silver slaps the fans hands till he reaches the ring. He then climbs up the steps and enters the ring through the ropes. He nods to Lestat and both take opposite sides, jump to the top of the middle turnbuckle, and extend their arms in a (Randy Orton style) arms spread pose.

Pilgrim: Looks like Rite of Chaos is making their way to the ring first.

As the sounds of Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie hit, the Manos del Muerte walk out. First, Luz Rojo walks through, and pulls the curtains out of the way. Hidealgo 19 is the first man out, followed by Death Adder and Electric Head. And lastly, El Gran Bàrbaro comes through. They stand, from left to right, Luz, Death Adder, Bàrbaro, Electric Head and Hidealgo, each performing the Manos del Muerte sign. This done, they walk to the ring. Luz takes Bàrbaro’s cloak off, as Death Adder and Hidelago toss their respective entrance attires to ringside staff, and Hidealgo 19 and Death Adder roll into the ring.

Huff: Introducing first, the challengers. From Angel Grove, California and Anaheim, California. Weighing in at 390 pounds. They are Silver and Lestat. RITE, OF, CHAOS!

The crowd cheers the team of Rite of Chaos.

Pilgrim: It’s easy to see which team this crowd is behind.

Almanti: If you had to choose between anyone and Manos del Muerte, wouldn’t you pick anyone too?

Huff: And finally, introducing. They are the Power On Wrestling Midwest Tag Team Champions. Hailing from MEXICO ROCK CITY and Fresnillo, Mexico respectively. Weighing in at 430 pounds. They are Hidealgo 19 and Death Adder. MANOS, DEL MUERTE!

The crowd instantly takes up a chorus of boos as Hidealgo and Death Adder holds their arms out ahead of them in the signature Manos del Muerte taunt. Death Adder and Silver step out of the ring as the referee signals for the bell.

Pilgrim: Looks like Hidealgo and Lestat will start this one out.

POW Midwest Tag Team Championship Match
Rite of Chaos vs. Manos Del Muerte (c)

Hidealgo and Lestat circle around the ring before tying up. They struggle for control before Hidealgo breaks the hold and goes for a front dropkick. Lestat sidesteps the dropkick and Hidealgo goes back first to the mat.

Pilgrim: Lestat was too smart to be fooled by that dropkick.

Hidealgo gets up slowly and stares at Lestat. They make another half-circle of the ring and tie up again. This time, Lestat grabs Hidealgo and gets him in an arm wrench. Hidealgo does a cartwheel and gets out of the arm wrench. He turns and gets Lestat on the mat with a snapmare. Hidealgo stomps Lestat a few times before dropping a leg drop across his midsection. Hidealgo circles around Lestat’s fallen body and shouts a few words at Silver. Hidealgo picks Lestat up and shoots him off the ropes. On the return Hidealgo catches him with a dropkick right in the jaw. Hidealgo rises again and plays a little air guitar, much to the ire of the crowd.

Almanti: Looks like this crowd wants a new set of champions tonight.

Hidealgo gets Lestat up and puts on an arm wrench. He makes his way across the ring and tags in Death Adder. Adder leaps over the top rope and catches Lestat with a dropkick to the face, crumbling him. He bounces off the bottom rope and hits a double stomp onto Lestat’s chest. Adder lifts Lestat to his feet and shoots him off to the ropes. He catches him with a vicious arm drag. Adder makes his way to the top rope and waits for Lestat to rise. Lestat gets to his feet and turns to get caught with a flying crossbody off the top. Adder goes for the pin.

1,

2,

KICK OUT

Pilgrim: Death Adder goes for the early pinfall.

Death Adder tags out to Hidealgo, who enters the ring and stomps on Lestat a little more. He lifts Lestat up by the hair and hits him with a rush of chops, followed up by a quick clothesline. Hidealgo then picks Lestat up and hits him with a brainbuster. He goes for the cover.

1

Easy kick out.

Almanti: He barely got the one count there, Alex.

Pilgrim: In some promotions, that would be an easy victory.

Hidealgo gets Lestat up and throws several hard chops. He whips him into the turnbuckle before charging in and hitting a running calf kick in the corner. Lestat slumps across the turnbuckle and Hidealgo pulls him away. He gets Lestat against the ropes and steps back, before going for a big clothesline that sends both Lestat and Hidealgo out of the ring. Hidealgo lands on his feet and jaws with the crowd. He turns around and gets hit with a big running clothesline from Silver. Death Adder makes his way into the ring and leaps over the top rope with a beautiful vaulting body press. Silver moves out of the way and Adder lands on top of Hidealgo.

Pilgrim: Death Adder went high risk and it hurt his partner big time!

Silver gets Hidealgo up and into the ring before getting Lestat back up and also into the ring. Silver then climbs back on the apron in his corner and reaches out for a tag. Lestat crawls slowly towards Silver. He’s only a few inches away when Hidealgo grabs the leg of Lestat. Hidealgo holds on for dear life as Lestat is barely out of reach. Lestat finally gets a kick to land right on the wrist of Hidealgo, who yelps loudly and lets go. Lestat gets that couple inches and tags Silver into the match.

Almanti: Manos del Muerte better watch out now.

Silver runs in to the ring and quickly drops a knee onto Hidealgo. He hits a few more stomps before allowing Hidealgo to get to his feet. He bounces off the ropes and hits a running heel kick on the dazed Hidealgo. Silver then bounces off the opposite ropes and hits an elbow drop across the chest of Hidealgo. Silver gets up and hits Hidealgo with a few more stomps. He brings Hidealgo to his feet and hits hit with several hard rights. He backs Hidealgo into the corner and hits a big chop across his chest. He then unleashes a barrage of rights and lefts that causes Hidealgo to slump into the corner.

Pilgrim: Hidealgo’s in big trouble.

Just then, Death Adder runs up behind Silver and pulls him roughly out of the corner. He hits an enzuigiri on Silver and drops him to the mat. Lestat then makes his way into the ring and knocks Death Adder down from behind. He hits a Manhattan drop on Death Adder and follows it up with a hurricanrana over the top rope that sends the two of them out of the ring.

Pilgrim: Death Adder just got dumped hard on to the outside, as well as Lestat.

Meanwhile, in the ring, Hidealgo jumps onto the second rope and goes for a big legdrop on Silver. Silver rolls and Hidealgo crashes hard, screaming in pain. Silver goes for a cover by draping his arm over Hidealgo.

1,

Kick out!

Hidealgo and Silver both struggle to make their way to their feet. They both get to their feet at the same time and begin trading chops in the middle of the ring. Hidealgo steps away from a chop and grabs Silver’s arm, whipping him into the turnbuckle. He then charges towards Silver, only to be caught with a hard elbow. Hidealgo staggers back and Silver jumps off the second rope and hits a big kick to the face of Hidealgo. Hidealgo staggers a moment before falling backwards to the mat. Silver lifts Hidealgo up as Lestat makes his way back into the ring. Silver holds Hidealgo in a Russian Leg Sweep position as Lestat bounces off the ropes to hit a running STO.

Pilgrim: There’s the Last Rites!

Almanti: It’s looking dim for Manos del Muerte.

Silver makes the cover as Lestat rushes across the ring to stop Death Adder from entering.

1,

2,

3!

Pilgrim: We have new champions!

Winners and NEW POW Midwest Tag Team Champions: Rite of Chaos

Rite of Chaos celebrates inside the ring as Manos del Muerte gathers on the outside, disappointed with themselves.

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Lestat and Silver are walking back stage with their new found titles. They grab water bottles from a catering table that have been left out. They dump a little on them self to cool off and drink a little

Lestat: Finally gold has been brought to Rite of Chaos and it shows Society of Chaos true power!

Lestat brings up his title to his head and closes his eyes in relief. Silver smiles seeing Fire running up. Lestat looks over to her as the hug. Fire backs off hugging Silver too. She pulls back with a huge smile excited as Shade comes up from behind with a smile on his hand.

Fire: I couldn’t be happier for you two.

Shade: Congratulations you two.

Fire: Yes. We have to celebrate our victory tonight.

Lestat: Were Showtime?

They stop looking around a bit.

Fire: I guess he is still back in the locker room waiting for us to return. Let go and I bet he will throw his legendary partys for us.

Silver: Legendary party?

Fire: Yes. He knows how to party and party good.

Lestat: I know.

Shade: Let’s not get it out of control this time.

They begin to make their decent on to the locker room making a lot of noise. The staff and other wrestlers watch them with their celebration methods. They walk into an empty locker room with out Showtime around. They stop looking around not seeing him but his stuff here. Fire walks over to his bag and picks up his cell phone and looks at it. She sees it’s still in a call actually. She holds up her hand as everyone goes silent.

Fire: Hello?

The phone hangs ups. She looks puzzled at the phone checking the id but only find it’s coming up as unknown on the id. She looks back to them wondering what’s going on.

Shade: I will see if he is out side or some where else.

Shade turns around and walks out of the locker room. Fire sits down on a bench looking at the phone and the bag on the bench.

Fire: It’s not like him to leave his stuff if he left and not like him to leave and not tell me what’s going on with him. This worries me.

Lestat: Calm down. I am sure it’s nothing. He is most likely setting the party up.

Fire: Yes but he wouldn’t leave his phone like that or his stuff. He is a bit of a neat freak.
Lestat: Let’s not worry about this and kick back.

Suddenly the door opens back up as its Shade once more. Shade only shakes his head finding nothing.

Shade: His car is still here in the same spot. No one has seen him leave. He would have been seen by security if he left and nothing at all. Showtime has disappeared.

Fire: He couldn’t have!

A worried look becomes of Fire as she paces back and forth.

Lestat: What a mood killer.

Fire: You guys go off and celebrate. I am trying to finding him.

Shade: I will stay behind with you and help look for him.

Lestat: No. We are a group… No, where a family. We will stay and help too.

Fire: Thank you guys.

A odd silence befalls the room. The scene cuts out.

[jtn]

Tony Almanti: Again...with the Horsemen vs. the Royal Flush...jesus man...

Alex Pilgrim: Hey hey hey, these always turn out to be good. Well we have gotten word this match will not be under tornado tag rules. No word as to why. But here it comes.

A scantily clad woman now familiar to the POW audience as a Flying Diamond Cutter Girl enters the ring and steals the microphone from the ring announcer.

"Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the first, last, and ONLY Power On Wrestling WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION...Flying...Diamond...Cutter...MANNNNNNN!!!!

The lights go dim and smoke pours out from the entryway, and the crowd pops loudly as FDCM's classic "Back in the Saddle" background music begins to play. Blue and white lights flood the arena as FDCM runs out through a cloud of smoke, raising his "Diamond Cutter" hand gesture and then quickly bringing his hands down to his sides and yelling "BANG!!!" in time with the crowd. He then walks quickly down the aisle high-fiving fans, with three FDC Girls walking behind him, one holding up the POW World Title, and the other two each holding up a large chunk of gold jewelry which formerly comprised the UWL and UWC titles. FDCM runs up the ring steps and holds the ropes open for his three valets to step through, then vaults over the top rope himself. Finally, he stands in the center of the ring holding up his "Diamond Cutter" sign, absorbing the cheers of the crowd while the three girls hold up his accolades around him.

The crowd goes wild for the World Champ as he entertains their levity with a wave and a smile.

The lights begin to fade into darkness, the arena decends 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.

"9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1..."

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 numbers move in reverse order, faster than before.

"1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. V0R"

As the guitars and drums kick in, the hooded man thrusts his hands out, signalling for a barrage of dry ice smoke to bellow in front of him. The man swings his hand and pulls his hood back, revealing it to be Kailus Holmes. The smoke stops and he sways his body cockily down to the top of the ramp.

He moves down the ramp, pointing to the fans by the guard rail, exchanging words with them, some positive, some negative. He shocks another fan by flipping him off as he nears the bottom of the stage.

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 arches his back and leans through the ropes, the hood drooping back over his head once again.

He moves to the corner of the ring, climbing up the turnbuckle and leans forward, grabbing his hood. Waiting for the crowds responce, he slowly moves his head around the arena, getting a full view of who he will be entertaining tonight. He throws his hood back up, removing it from his face and thrusts his hands outwards, signalling for the fans to erupt with a mixture of cheers and heat. The red dull glow of the lights dies out and returns back to the original lighting.

Richard Huff: And his partner, from Norwich, England...KALIUS HOLMES!!!

Alex Pilgrim: Looks like our first team is ready to go!

Kalius shakes FDCM's hand but before they can do anything else 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.

Richard Huff: And from Cincinnati, Ohio, weighing in at 240 pounds, he is one half of Excellence Personified and a member of Royal Flush...KALIUS HOLMES!

The crowd boos Kaleb as he flips them off. All of the lights in the POW Arena go dark as one single spotlight shines in front of the entrance curtain. As “Not Going Away” by Ozzy Osbourne begins to start up, Rich Morrison appears out of the curtain and steps into the vicinity of the spotlight. Rich looks around and scans the crowd a bit. The crowd is booing loudly as Rich Morrison arrogantly walks to the ringside area. Rich walks up the ring steps slowly and then enters the ring via the middle rope. He quickly runs up to the middle rope of the nearest turnbuckle and raises his arms above his head. He flips off the crowd before jumping down and running the ropes a bit.

Richard Huff: And completing the team of Excellence Personified, hailing from Manhattan, New York...RICH MORRISON!!!

Kalius Holmes and Flying Diamond Cutter Man vs. Rich Morrison and Kaleb Shadix

Tanner Dutton calls for the bell as Kaleb takes a puff of his cigarette and exits the ring, opposite of Kalius Holmes, leaving FDCM and Rich Morrison in the center of the ring. FDCM looks around at the audience while pointing at Rich while laughing. Rich grimaces as he grabs hold of FDCM's hand and rolls over, bringing FDCM down with a quick arm drag. Rich hops back up to his while FDCM does the same. FDCM throws a quick jab out there, but Morrison blocks it and lands a chop into FDCM's chest while the Flying Diamond Cutter Girls let out a shriek on FDCM's behalf. Morrison follows up with another chop to FDCM's chest, finished up with another, sending his opponent into the corner. FDcM hits the corner hard while Rich advances on him. Morrison tries for a fourth chop, but FDCM blocks it and pulls Rich into the same corner, reversing their positions. FDCM lays a couple of hard rights into Rich before letting Morrison stumble out of the corner. FDCM bounces off the ropes and tries to hit one of his Diamond Cutters, but Morrison shrugs him off. FDCM crashes into the mat and rolls away.

Alex Pilgrim: Fast paced match so far, All of these guys are top draw competitors.

Tony Almanti: That's why they're part of their respective groups.

FDCM rolls away from Rich and tags in Kailus Holmes. Rich shakes the cobwebs out of his head and offers a 'bring it on' sign to Holmes. Holmes chuckles to himself as he steps over the ropes and into the ring. Morrison and Holmes lock up in the center of the ring while Shadix tosses his cigarette into the outer area of the ring, letting it snuff out. Holmes gets the upper hand after jockeying for position and wrenches Rich's arm around. He pulls Rich around again, trying to flip him onto his back, but Rich lands nimply in his feet and leaps back into Holmes with an elbow block. Both men fall to the mat and Morrison rolls back onto his feet. Morrison lets Holmes get back to his feet with a cocky aire about him. Holmes and Morrison start duking it out in the middle of the ring. Morrison begins to get the upper hand, backing Holmes up, but Holmes manages to take Morrison down to the mat with a quick maneuver. Shadix looks around at the audience and lights up another smoke. Rich Morrison tries to get back to his feet, but Holmes grabs onto his feet and pulls him back down while locking in an ankle lock. Morrison yelps out in pain as he reaches for the ropes. Slowly, Morrison begins crawling over to ringside. But just before he can grab hold of the ropes, Kailus pulls him back to the middle of the ring.

Tony Almanti: Rich Morrison is in a bad way right about now.

Alex Pilgrim: Well, he is, but there are things he can do.

Kailus gets an idea and pulls Morrison over to his corner, tagging in FDCM. Just after he does this, before FDCM can get into the ring, Morrison rolls forward, sending Kailus flying through the ropes and lands head first on the hard floor outside. Morrison gets back to his feet and limps over to Shadix and tags him in while FDCM points and laughs once again. Shadix flicks his cigarette at FDCM just after getting into the ring. With FDCM distracted, Shadix runs over to him and clobbers him in the face with a really hard forearm. Shadix whips FDCM into the opposite ropes and bounces off of the adjacent set. He leaps over FDCM on his way across and barely dodges his opponent on the second trip.

Alex Pilgrim: A CRISS-CROSS! I haven't seen one of these for ages!

On the third trip, Kaleb leaps into the air and pulls FDCM's head into his grasp. Shadix falls down to the mat, bringing FDCM down with one of his own Diamond Cutters.

Tony Almanti: REPLICA!!!

Alex Pilgrim: HEY! Isn't that thievery???

Tony Almanti: I don't think FDCM's gonna be bitching about it any time soon.

Shadix leaps up to boos from the audience. Just as he is about to cover him for the pin, Rich reaches in and slaps Kaleb on the shoulder, tagging himself in. Rich pushes Shadix out of the way and covers FDCM for the pin.

1...

2...

FDCM kicks out just before the count of three while Shadix leaves the ring, heading up the ramp while looking pissed. Rich slams his fist on the mat and grabs hold of FDCM's legs and pulls them over, trying for the pin a second time.

1...

Just as Dutton counts one, Morrison reaches over and grabs hold of FDCM's tights.

2...

3!!!

Tony Almanti: THE SECOND PIN TOOK IT!

Richard Huff: And your winners! Excellence Personified...RICH MORRISON AND KALEB SHADIX!

Winners: Royal Flush(Rich Morrison and Kaleb Shadix)

Rich hustles up the ramp, slapping Shadix on the back at the beginning of the stage. Shadix turns around and starts exchanging words with Rich about the blind tag while Kailus Holmes finally rolls into the ring with a rather large lump on his head. FDCM helps him to his feet, but Kailus shakes him off after standing. Kailus calls FDCM out about not being able to handle the match even though he's the world champion. All of the men are arguing and yelling at one another for various reasons when Shadix lets a shot fly on Rich and FDCM holds up his belt before getting clocked by Holmes.

Tony Almanti: Uh oh...this isn't good.

Alex Pilgrim: We need security out here...NOW!

Shadix and Rich start exchanging blows while FDCM and Holmes are throwing shots out left and right. Finally, the beefy members of the security staff come flying out of the backstage area, trying to stop the men from killing each other. They separate Morrison and Kaleb, but have a bit of difficulty in getting FDCM and Holmes apart. Finally, they succeed just as Morrison takes a cheap shot at Shadix. The staff pulls Shadix into the back before he can do anything else and the other half of the staff get Kailus out of the ring, escorting him up the ramp, forcing him backstage, leaving Rich Morrison on the stage and FDCM in the ring, holding onto his belt.

Alex Pilgrim: What the hell did we just see?

Tony Almanti: I...don't really know. It looked like the breakup of the respective groups, but we'll see about that later...

[jtn]

The crowd is anticapating the next match up...but nothing is going on. This then prompts Richard Huff, while listening into his ear piece, to run into the ring.

AP: Wonder what this is all about?
TA: Be quiet and you just may find out

Richard Huff: Ladies and Gentlemen, i have an announcement i have been asked to give to you. So without further ado, allow me to introduce to you, the NEW POW Commissioner.......

At this point, nothing happens until we hear "Money" and the crowd cant believe what they are hearing. As some money confetti begins to fall, Nick appears on stage, laughing at pointing at the fans, knowing they were hoping for someone else.

AP: Oh god help us now, this guy in charge?
TA: Its about time we got someone with power and money in here

Nick gets in the ring, takes the microphone from Huff and then pushes him toward the ropes, ushering him out. Nick then begins to speak.

Nick: Hello fans (laughs).....welcome to MY show haha. Now i know what your thinking. Your thinking...hey, this guy is going to be unfair. This guy is going to screw everyone over. Well let me just tell you one thing-

Nick looks around firmly like he's offended

Nick: Your damn right hahaha.

The crowd begins to BOOO and throw popcorn into the ring.

Nick: Now c'mon guys, what fun would it be to not do that stuff. Let's face it, im the boss now for the time being in both territories! Tito's on the shelf with a broken neck, so i call the shots. He was smart enough to put someone who will set everyone straight so that this dont turn into a freak show.

AP: Oh right, with Nick as the ringleader...this is great
TA: Sshhhh, hopefully he fires you.

Nick: Who knows, maybe ill do such a good job, Tito wont come back.....i have ousted a boss of mine's before (laughs at the thought, referring to UWW and X Zommer). But now that im in charge, im declaring martial law and doing what i want to make the best show.........and if anyone has got a problem with that -

Suddenly "Kobrakai" by Lost Prophets hits as JTN comes out onto the stage. Nick grins at him as he once more limps to the ring. JTN gets to the ring and gets in. He looks Nick dead in his eyes with a hateful stare on his face.

Nick: Speak of the devil. Someone having a problem with me? Still sore over the injury? Don't blame me old man. Isn't my fault you got hurt.

Nick starts laughing as JTN snatches the mic out of his hand. Nick tries to get it back but JTN pulls it out of his reach. Huff hands Nick another mic.

Nick: This is my show now! Don't ever do that again.

Jay: You know Nick, throughout our career we have bested each other repeatedly. Now I finally get my chance to take the ball and run with it, and you have to come in and one up me once more. Well I have a few aces up my sleeve.

Nick: As do I old friend. See money makes people very happy and I was able to do what Capaci couldn't. I signed Chester Coban and Jake Ryan Winters back to their respective contracts. And they will face each other next week in a double redebute match!

The crowd explodes for that, seeing Coban for the first time since Morrison put him out.

Jay: Coban....nice signing. But see I rather function with what is on our plate at the moment. Namely the biggest feud in the midwest. Shawn Stevens and Reck Maverick. Over the next two weeks reguardless of what happens tonight. Stevens and Maverick will pick the other one's opponent. Next week Maverick faces a handpicked person from Stevens and the following Stevens faces a hand picked Maverick opponent in a Pick Your Poison series.

The crowd explodes once more at the new Midwest head booker's announcement. Nick nods accepting that.

Nick: Midwest title. Cute. Only known over here in the midwest. I work on the WORLD level. Namely the World Champion. He will be in action next week. A singles match against an old rival. Flying Diamond Cutter Man will face FLAP FLANAGAN one on one!

Half the crowd starts a "Flapper" chant. While the other half chants for FDCM.

Jay: Glad you brought that up Nick. See we just watched both the Royal Flush and The Four Horsemen explode on each other. Shadix, Morrison and Holmes all want to make their mark on FDCM is what I saw happen. So how's this for main event matches? Kailus Holmes......Kaleb Shadix......and Rich Morrison in a triple threat match next week.

Nick: That's it? That's all you got?

Jay: And the winner gets a title shot against the.....World Heavyweight Champion!!!

Nick's eyes widen in shock, he is flabbergasted. He shakes off the shock and tries to play it cool.

Nick: Well we will see just who made the better matches huh?

Jay: That we will commish.

Nitro exits the ring and heads up the ramp. Pickles gets a disgusted sneer on his face before heading to the back as well.

AP: Did you hear that Tony? Those are some HUGE matches.
TA: Coban and Winters, Pick Your Poison, FDCM and Flap, and then we find a new number one contender for the world championship? What's not to like?
AP: These two rivals here may be the best thing to ever happen to POW, since they always want to outdo the other.

[jtn]

AP: Well now its time for more gold to be on the line next
TA: Yeah, but more importantly, find out who this ref is.

Richard Huff: This next match is scheduled for one fall and is for the POW Valor Title. But introducing first, the special referee for this match.............the NEW POW Commishioner, Nick Pickles!

"Money" begins to play as the crowd let's their disgust for this be known and heard. Nick comes out on the stage, smiling from ear to ear with his arms open, as if he would hugg the crowd. He struts down and gets into the ring with his black and white stripped tux. He orders Huff to continue on.

AP: This stinks to high heaven, how could Tito allow this to happen
TA: I dunno.........but i like it!

"Out Ta Get Me" plays as the crowd changes its tune and erupts for the Horseman. Ci comes out and marches down to the ring, giving Nick the weary eye. As Ci gets in, "Death Rides a Horse" begins to play as this one gets a mixed reaction.

TA: The tough as nails, dummb as nails man.
AP: Oh knock it off Tony

George comes down, looking ready for a fight. He gets in the ring and shrugs past Nick as Nick just shakes his head and sighs. Now, "Walk with Me in Hell" plays as the crowd completely BBOOOOO's.

Richard Huff: And introducing the Valor Champion, representing The Royal Flush..............Lance Erikson!

Lance comes down, holding his title high in one hand.....makes his way into the ring and Nick takes the title. Lance looks at him odd, as Nick looks at the title oddly. He then lifts it up and calls for the bell.

POW Valor Title Match- Triple Threat
Lance Erikson (c) vs. Big Ci vs. George Duke

As the bell sounds, all three men give Nick a glance as if to say dont mess around with us. He just grins and shrugs it off. Without notice, Lance leaps forward and slugs Duke down with a right hand. Ci takes this advantage to clobber Lance in the back with ax-handles, sending him into the corner. Ci then lets loose with some wild chops and the crowd WOOOOO's along. The chops dont last though as Duke takes Ci from behind and drops him with a Russian leg sweep. Lance however doesnt let Duke up to breath as he pounces right on him with an elbow drop.

AP: Man these guys are all over each other, not letting up yet.
TA: We just started Alex, but yeah....all these competitors want this title, that was obvious last week.

Lance then mounts Duke and fires away with rights and lefts to his face as Duke tries to cover up. Ci comes from the side with a boot to Lance's face, knocking him off and sending him rolling across the ring. Duke gets up and he and Ci trade shot for shot in the middle of the ring. Ci gets the upper hand and whips Duke off the ropes, but Duke comes back with a flying forearm, making Ci crash to the mat. Duke picks Ci up, hooks him and plants him with a nice snap-suplex. Duke makes the cover...........1............2.....but Lance drops a leg onto Duke's head, breaking the count.

TA: That will knock a few cob-webs loose.
AP: Lance mighta just saved his title there.

Lance picks Duke up by the hair and tosses him into the corner. Lance then charges forward with a shoulder spear into Duke's gut. He gasps for air as Lance begins to kick at Duke's knee. This doesnt last long as Duke levels him with an uppercut that makes him twirl. Lance twirls right into a DDT by Ci. Ci gets up, but Duke is coming at him already and drills him with a hard clothesline. Duke makes another cover........1..........2......but Ci kicks out. Duke is angry and rmas Ci's head into the mat a couple of times. Lance is up now though and takcles Duke and they roll out of the ring.

AP: Getting real gritty now
TA: This could turn into a bar room brawl, not a championship match.

Nick begins to count and Ci is getting up. He looks as if he is going to go outside after them, but he trips down to the mat. Nick looks down as if he's sorry that happen, which prompts Ci to jump up. Nick warns him it was an accident and tells him to be careful. Lance is perched on the top of the ropes and jumps off, drop kicking Ci from the side as Nick just laughs. Lance makes the cover...........but Nick is still laughing. Lance gets up and ask Nick what the hell....but Nick says to try it again and he'll count. But Lance doesnt get the chance as Duke is back in.

AP: Nick is causing mayhem in there, who didnt see this coming.
TA: He was laughing, cant make a honest count laughing.

Duke spins Lance around and headbutts him right in the face. Lance covers his eye in pain and Duke hooks his arms and gives him a double arm suplex. Duke makes the cover.........1.........2............but Nick see's some dirty on his hand and stops to wipe it off. Duke just curses at him, but this allows Ci to roll him up and Nick counts........1.........2.but Lance breaks that up.

AP: Man this is crazy
TA: I know, cant help but love this.

Now all three men are up and slugging it out with punches. Duke and Ci both nail the champ Lance, dropping him. Duke then goes for the "Iron Maiden"....he has it locked in as Ci tries to get out of it. The fans are going nuts as Nick ask Ci if he gives up repeatidly, almost annoyingly. Ci is flinging his arms to try and get out of it, which knocks Nick over. Lance was outside the ring, and grabs his belt.

AP: Now look at this Royal Crap here
TA: Hey now, no name calling....probably just wants to look at it again.
AP: Such a sapp

Lance comes in and cracks Duke upside the back of his head, busting him open. Ci takes no chance and kicks Lance in the gut, which causes him to drop the belt. Big Ci then gets Lance in the a katahajime as the fans go nuts. Lance is going nuts now trying to get out of it, but Ci has it locked.......only one problem, Nick is still down. Duke meanwhile pulls himself to his feet. He grabs Ci by the tights and rolls him up in a loose schoolboy. Ci pulls Erikson back with him down the the mat still in the katahajime. Nick rolls over and makes the count.

1............

2............

LANCE TAPS OUT!

3!!!!!!!!!!

TA: DUKE WON!
AP: Are you kidding? CI WON! Lance tapped out!

The trio pull themselves to their feet as Duke snatches the Valor Title belt from the timekeeper. Lance reaches over and pulls a strap towards him. Nick gets up and raises Duke's arm. Ci interjects saying he had won cause Lance tapped out. Nick raises Ci's arm now. Ci grabs a piece of the title. The three men are pulling it towards themselves. Duke and Lance each have a strap almost like tug of war, as Ci holds the plate. Ci lets go, rears back and clotheslines both men down. He picks up the now free belt. He tosses it over his shoulder and walks out of the ring. Nick is still shaking the cobwebs out trying to figure out what happened.

AP: Well Ci has taken the title, whether he won or not.
TA: Officially he has taken the title, unofficially he could be the winner.
AP: Duke and Erikson won't take this lightly.
TA: Well officially I say this rivalry is far from over.

Ci heads up the ramp as Duke and Erikson make it back up to see him leaving with the title.

Winner and New Valor Champion: Big Ci?

[jtn]

We cut backstage where we see The Number One Contender for the Midwest Heavyweight Championship - Reck Maverick finishing off a Kata with his Blade of Legend. He finishes up and places the blade back into it's sheath. He reaches over and grabs a bottle of Diet Pepsi. He pulls down his mask a little bit and takes a sip then places the bottle back down and then grabs his Dragon Armour and places it on his shoulders and fastens the straps. He is then approached by his half-brother Flap and his crew of Maria and ALF.

Flap Flanagan - Well tonight's the big night huh?

Reck Maverick - Yep...

Maria - Are you excited?

Maverick looks at Maria for a second.

Reck Maverick - Yeah...

ALF - You seem distracted.

Reck Maverick - I'm focused, This is the biggest night of my career. How many times have you been World's Champion Flap? More times then you can count. Maria you have world-wide televison exposure every week and ALF, you a cult-icon! Up until now I have only had mediocre success but here, tonight at Americana I going to shatter that glass ceiling and I'm going to defeat the untouchable Shawn Stevens, take his belt and dismantle his faction once and for all... Tonight I take no prisoners, I give no quarter... It's all me and I will not fail. That is my promise.

Maverick turns and walks out of the room.

Tony Almanti - Wow, Reck Maverick actually thinks he's going to beat the Champion? He's crazier then he looks.

Alex Pilgrim - Well that's why they are having the match, to see who if Reck Maverick can do what no one else could and that match is coming up next!

[jtn]

Pilgrim: This is the match we have been waiting for!

Almanti: Shawn Stevens has had a strong hold on the POW Midwest Title since day one! This is Reck Maverick’s chance after all the talk it is time to put up or shut up here tonight!

Huff: The following matchup is one fall and has a sixty minute time limit. And it is for the Power On Wrestling Midwest Heavyweight Championship!

The lights begin to alternate between dark blue and crimson red as "Modest" 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!

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 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.

Huff: The challenger weighing in tonight at 220 pounds, he hails from San Jose, California...he is the Atomic Ninja....RECK MAVERICK!

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 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 as he waits for the contest to begin

Pilgrim: Reck Maverick looks very ready!

Almanti: I have been looking forward to this match I have goose bumps!

The lights go out and the logo of S³ appears on the screen. As "The Fight" by The Classic Crime 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. Stevens is carrying his four championship belts and gts to the ring. He hands all the belts to the ref who hands them off, Shawn walks up to Reck as both men stand face to face the referee tries to push them back to there corners.

Huff: Now in the ring weighing in at 223 pounds, he comes to us via Chicago, Illinois. He is the Power On Wrestling Midwestern Heavyweight Champion. Sensational SHAWN STEVENS!

Main Event - POW Midwest Heavyweight Championship
Shawn Stevens(c) vs. Reck Maverick

Ding-Ding

Both men circle each other they come together into a collar and elbow tie up Shawn slowly walks Reck back into the corner the referee steps in between them to break the hold Shawn steps back slowly back into the center of the ring. They lock back up into the collar and elbow tie up Shawn grabs Reck around into a waist lock and takes Reck down onto the mat with a take down Shawn spins around Reck and locks in a front face lock Reck rolls Shawn over and locks in a hammerlock on Shawn who flips over into a bridge and gets up to his feet as he does Reck gets up as well Reck kicks Shawn in the legs with a stiff kick Reck comes at Shawn as he staggers around the ring Reck pulls Shawn towards him Reck picks up Shawn taking him over with a snap suplex Reck floats covering Shawn

1…

2….

Shawn kicks out

Reck gets to his feet he grabs Shawn pulling him to his feet Reck whips Shawn to the ropes Shawn bounces off the ropes Shawn runs at Reck hitting him with a flying forearm smash that knocks Reck down onto the mat Shawn gets to his feet he runs at Reck who leans over Reck grabs Shawn placing him on his shoulder Reck goes into a airplane spin taking Shawn around and around Reck finally drops Shawn onto the mat. Reck goes out onto the apron Reck climbs the ropes Reck stands on the top rope Shawn gets to his feet Reck leaps off landing onto Shawn with a diving crossbody pin

1…

2….

Shawn kicks out

Pilgrim: I thought Reck had the three count!

Reck gets to his feet he grabs Shawn around the head pulling him to his feet Reck leans over picking up Shawn as he does Shawn slides down grabs Reck in a rear waist lock Shawn picks up Reck and drops him down onto the mat with a hard German suplex hold. Shawn rolls over getting to his feet he steps back runs at Reck and hits Reck with a superkick that knocks Reck down onto the mat Shawn covers Reck

1….

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Reck kicks out

Shawn gets to his feet he pulls Reck to his feet Shawn grabs Reck whips him to the ropes before Reck can run off the ropes Shawn runs at Reck hitting him knocking Reck up and over the top rope out onto the floor. Shawn looks around Shawn climbs the ropes Shawn leaps off the top rope out onto the floor landing onto Reck with a crossbody out onto the floor. Shawn rolls over slowly getting to his feet the referee stands enforcing his count.

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Shawn slides under the bottom rope to break up the count Reck slowly slides into the ring Shawn kicks Reck with a stiff kick to the side Reck rolls over holding his side as Shawn tries to grab his legs Reck kicks Shawn off Shawn falls back onto the mat Reck comes at Shawn as he lies back on the mat. Reck pulls Shawn up to his feet Reck picks up Shawn in a body slam position Reck runs slamming Shawn into the corner locking him up in the tree of woe Reck goes across to the opposite corner Reck runs at Shawn hitting him in the face with a dragon dropkick Shawn falls onto the mat face first Reck rolls Shawn over

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Shawn kicks out

Pilgrim: So close!
Almanti: Yet so far away!

Reck gets to his feet he grabs Shawn up to his feet out of no where Shawn grabs Reck around in a waist lock Shawn picks up Reck slamming him down onto the mat with a belly to belly suplex. Shawn rolls over gets to his feet pumping his fist as the fans are going wild. Shawn walks over grabs Reck as he is getting to his feet Shawn spins around comes back around and nails Reck with a roaring forearm Reck staggers back. Shawn comes at Reck Shawn leans Reck over and begins hitting Reck with repeated knee strikes to the face Shawn hits him over and over Reck falls back staggering Shawn comes at Reck he kicks Shawn in the stomach Shawn doubles over Reck grabs Shawn picks him up and drops Shawn down onto the mat with a fisherman suplex

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Shawn kicks out.

Shawn gets to his feet Shawn charges at Reck he picks up Reck runs with him and places Reck on the turnbuckles Shawn pulls Reck out and drops him with the 40k Diamond Fire. Shawn covers Reck

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Reck kicks out

Shawn gets to his feet Reck slowly gets up to his feet Shawn runs at Reck as he does Shawn goes for the painkiller Reck blocks it spins Shawn around Reck picks up Shawn turns and slams Shawn down with the spinebuster Reck covers Shawn

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Shawn kicks out.

Reck gets to his feet Shawn gets up slowly as well Shawn out of no where hits Reck with the painkiller Reck falls straight back onto the mat. Shawn covers Reck

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Reck kicks out

Pilgrim: What a match!
Almanti: I am loving every moment of this!
Pilgrim: We have less than 10 minutes left in this contest.

Shawn gets up Shawn walks over to the corner he gets on the second rope Reck gets to his feet Shawn leaps off Reck hits Shawn in the stomach Shawn flips over falling onto the mat. Reck stands over Shawn as he lies on the mat holding his stomach. Reck pulls Shawn up to his feet Reck hits Shawn with a back hand chop that knocks Shawn back into the corner. Reck charges at Shawn who kicks Reck in the stomach Reck turns around holding his stomach Shawn kicks Reck in the stomach then drops him with a DDT. Shawn runs towards the ropes Shawn leaps onto the ropes jumps off and lands on Reck the The New Arsenal Shawn covers Reck

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Reck kicks out

Shawn rises up throwing his hands into the air Shawn gets to his feet. Shawn goes back onto the ropes runs at Reck as he is getting to his feet Reck grabs Shawn and drops him with a spine buster Reck covers Shawn

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Shawn kicks out

Pilgrim: I thought we had a new champion!

Reck grabs Shawn pulling him up to his feet Reck shoves Shawn off Shawn runs at Reck and drops him with the diamond fire Shawn covers Reck

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Reck kicks out

Shawn gets up to his feet Shawn goes out onto the apron Shawn climbs the ropes Shawn leaps off the top rope landing on Reck with the Chicago Skydiving Shawn covers Reck

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Reck puts his foot on the bottom rope

Shawn gets to his feet he grabs Reck pulling him up to his feet Shawn whips Reck into the ropes Reck bounces off the ropes running as Shawn Reck goes around Shawn as he turns around Reck leans over picks up Shawn and drops him with the Maverick Cutter.

Ding-ding-ding

Almanti: What’s going on!
Pilgrim: The time limit has expired!
Almanti: Reck won't take this!
Pilgrim: In the event of a time limit draw the champion retains.

Result of Match: Time Limit Draw - Still POW Midwest Heavyweight Champion Shawn Stevens

The ref hands Stevens his title as Reck looks at Shawn. He knows he had him beat. Just then Shawn's brother JTN steps out onto the stage with a mic in hand.

Jay: Reck I know you had him beat there.

Reck nods his head furiously and points to his wrist signalling he was within seconds of winning.

Jay: Well just to honor your hard work of earning the shot to begin with, you will get a rematch and since series matches are now your specialty Reck how is this? Shawn Stevens will defend the championship against Reck Maverick one more time. In a no time limit two out of three falls match. I will announce the date next week on the Road to Legendaria.

The crowd explodes as Reck nods his head and smile can be seen forming on his face under the mask. Stevens is shaking his head no pleading with his brother. JTN nods proud of his major announcement. Reck turns back and stares at Stevens who is still in shock.

[jtn]

End of Show