Road to Red White and Bruised 07/01/07

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The scene opens in front of the jam-packed Michael’s 8th Avenue Ballroom in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The place is on fire already as we go down to ringside

Randy Gordon: Just one week away from POW New England presentation: Red, White and Bruised, POW New England, once again, invades the Michael’s 8th avenue ballroom in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Good evening ladies and gentle I am Randy Gordon alongside Josh Cline and we are psyched to be apart of POW: New England

Josh Cline: Indeed we are… make no mistake about it POW fans… if you wanna see those guys that used to sit in these chairs then go down to your local employment agency and look for them there… they might be calling an impromptu Scotty Too Hotty match if your lucky, ha, ha.

Randy Gordon: Well without further a do let’s take you to ringside for our first match of the night

“Life Wasted” by Pearl Jam plays as Eddie Jones steps through the curtain. He surveys the crowd. He walks down the aisle toward the ring.

Joe Barlow: Ladies and gentlemen this next contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first… from Seattle, Washington… weighing 240lbs… he is Eddie Jones!!!

Jones steps into the ring and walks to his corner. The referee follows him in and checks his gear for foreign objects.

Randy Gordon: Eddie Jones not been too successful as of late in either POW territory

Josh Cline: Well he’ll be looking to turn that around tonight, will Jones. Although that will be no easy feet as his opponent tonight is… well let’s take it back t the ring to find out

Joe Barlow: And his opponent…

“Shout at the Devil” plays over the sound system. Chris Knight steps out onto the stage and looks around at the crowd. He poses for the crowd, flashing the cross with his arms in front of him

Joe Barlow: From Brooklyn, New York… weighing 232lbs… This is “The Last Crusader”… Chris Knight!!!!!!!

Jones walks down the ramp and enters the ring as the crowd buzz in anticipation of Knights first POW match up. The referee checks Chris Knight’s equipment as he did Jones’. The two men then square up to each other in the centre of the ring as the bell rings

Christopher Knight vs. Eddie Jones

The two men lock up tight, in the centre of the ring. Jones forces Knight back into the corner. The referee orders the break, which is not immediately given. The referee begins to count

1…

2…

3…

4…

The referee hesitates. He does not want to end the match a few seconds. Instead, he opts to separate the tie up himself. He parts the two men, however, Eddie Jones is quick to take advantage of the referee being preoccupied and he punches Knight hard in the face, knocking him back into the corner

Randy Gordon: Questionable tactics on the part of Jones. You can tell he desperately needs a win.

Josh Cline: That he does and if he keeps this up then he may pull out the win

Randy Gordon: I think it’ll take a lot more than that to take out Knight

The two men step back to the centre of the ring and tie up again. This time it is Knight who backs Eddie up to the corner and, upon breaking, punches Jones in the face as pay back.

Josh Cline: Pay back, much like my dog Randy, is a bitch

This makes Jones angry and he runs straight at Knight with a clothesline. Knight ducks the move and, as Jones turns around, hoists him up into the air on his shoulder. He modifies his grip and then drills him with the “Burning Rage”

Randy Gordon: Burning Rag already… this has to be it

Knight covers

1…

2…

3!!!

Randy Gordon: And it is…

Joe Barlow: Ladies and gentlemen… here is your winner Chris Knight

Randy Gordon: Quick, decisive win for the “Last Crusader”

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Randy Gordon: Ladies and Gentlemen, we’re gonna go backstage to Zach Moore who is stood by with Buddy Love.

The scene changes to backstage. Zach Moore is stood with Buddy Love who is ready in his match gear.

Zach: Buddy Love, thanks for joining me. As you may be aware, your opponent for tonight, Gamer Nerd was released last week, therefore you haven’t got an opponent tonight…

Buddy Love: That is right, Zach! Well, I’ll tell you something. Tony Hunter can put me in the ring with anyone and I will defeat whoever they are if I need to, because I want that Mid-Atlantic Championship!

Zach: Well, Buddy, it seems as if Tony Hunter didn’t find a replacement for you tonight…so,…

Suddenly, Dave Hunter comes round the corner with his iPod headphones in…

Dave: Zach! Buddy Love?

Buddy: That’s right…

Zach: David, we’ve just been discussing the fact that Gamer Nerd has not been replaced tonight…

Dave: He hasn’t. And you’re in luck, Buddy! I’ve just been speaking to my father you see. You win tonight’s match by default. Therefore, you’re the number one contender for David Hilt’s Mid-Atlantic Championship.

Dave pats Buddy on the arm and puts his headphones back in. He walks down the corridor whistling to the tune of “You know my Name” by Chris Cornell.

The camera watches Dave continue down the corridor. A man with a trolley is walking in the opposite direction to Dave and Dave can’t get past. Dave pushes the trolley out of the way, spilling coffee all over the floor. He then grabs the man and throws him over a table out of his way. He then continues down the corridor, calmly whistling to himself.

Zach: Okay…So there you go Buddy! Number One Contender for the Mid Atlantic Championship. How does that make you feel?

Buddy: Pretty damn good, Zachary! David Hilt…you keep that belt warm, ‘cause I’m gonna come and get it from ya. Good Evening, Zach!

Zach: I’m Zach Moore, and that was the number one contender for the Mid Atlantic Championship; Buddy Love! Back to you guys at ringside…

{End of Segment}

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We return from break and go to the announce booth

Randy Gordon: Big news from the D.O.A there. Buddy Love the new Number one contender for the Mid Atlantic Championship…

Josh Cline: Hang on their just a minute Randy… the DOA said one of the number one contenders… it may not be as clear cut as everyone seems to think

Randy Gordon: Well that remains to be seen… all I know is that Buddy Love has an opportunity at the Mid Atlantic title and I’m sure that when the time comes he will take full advantage of that opportunity

Josh Cline: Well at the minute we have more pressing business to attend to. Let’s take it to the ring

Randy Gordon: We are back on The Road to Red, White and Bruised. Next we got President Pliskin versus…

"Do Something" begins to blare out over the PA system as the crowd goes wild and Captain Ragnorack explodes out onto the stage with a front roll and gets to his feet striking his super pose.

Randy Gordon: Captain Ragnorack

The Cap then starts making his way down the ramp doing gyrating dances and slapping hands with the crowd as he makes his way to the ring.

Joe Barlow: Ladies and Gentlemen, from Entertainment City weighing 275 pounds, Captain Ragnorack!!!

Finally The Cap reaches the ring and slides through the bottom rope and heads to the centre where he just continues to dance around the ring and wink at sexy ladies.

The lights dim as President Pliskin appears on the titantron, on the Presidential Stand in the White House, in front of many reporters from newspapers around America, snapping pictures at him. President Pliskin then speaks.

My fellow Americans…It has come to my attention that some of you think…well...I have corrupted the US Government, that I’ve destroyed America from inside out. I have called for this meeting to assure you, I am not corrupt. I am doing what is best for the United States of America, and I will not fail any one of the US Citizens. America is okay.

A computer like voice then begins to say America is okay…okayyy…o-o-o-kkkk-a-yyy…. Angel by Massive Attack begins to play as two CIA agents come out, holding on to their earpieces. They are wearing black tuxes and have black short hair. One of them walks down to the ring as one of them stays at the entrance. The one at the entrance signals for someone to come out as President Pliskin makes his way to the stage. He has the American Flag rested on his right shoulder, which is being held with his right hand. Pliskin's voice is heard during the song.

It seems that people have said that my entire reign as President has had conspiracies. I assure you all, the government is no conspiracy. We are currently doing our best for America.

President Pliskin walks down to the ring as the CIA Agent follows him.

Joe Barlow: From Washington, D.C., weighing 257 pounds, President Robert Pliskin!!!

The agent at the ring gets up on the apron as he opens up the ropes for President Pliskin. Pliskin walks up the stairs and climbs through the open ropes.

The economy for America has been improving. We are winning our war in Iraq, and I promise to all of the families that have relatives, friends, in Iraq, that they will come home safely.

Both agents get in the ring as the Prez puts the American flag under the bottom right corner. Both agents inspect the ring as they walk out of the ring. Prez then awaits his opponent

Captain Ragnorack vs. President Pliskin

~Ding, Ding~

Pliskin walks calmly over to Ragnorack and smacks him in the face. Ragnorack tries to return the favour but Pliskin ducks and Irish whips him into the corner. Pliskin clotheslines him. He then walks to the other side of the ring and charges at him again and hits Ragnorack with a running splash.

Ragnorack falls forward and as he falls, Pliskin hits him with a DDT.

Josh Cline: Wow. That was quite smart by Pliskin there.

Pliskin covers Ragnorack.

1…2..

Kick Out!

Pliskin complains to the referee and turns around and kicks Ragnorack in his head as he gets up to one knee.

Randy Gordon: Come on, there was no need for that. He’s just booted him in the face. There was no call for that at all!!

Josh Cline: No but it happened…get over it Gordon.

Randy Gordon: So you think that’s fair, Josh?

Josh Cline: Life isn’t fair, Randy. Pliskin used tactics then. I’ll tell you again…get over it!

Pliskin picks Ragnorack up and locks in a bearhug. Ragnorack fights back and throws Pliskin off into the corner. He grabs Pliskin by the head and proceeds to irish whip him into the ropes. When he comes back, Ragnorack hits him with a clothesline. He runs towards the ropes and hits a big splash!

Josh Cline: Oh god. He’s squashed him, the fat…

Randy Gordon: Josh! Don’t insult the talent!

Ragnorack covers Pliskin.

1…2..

Kick Out!

Ragnorack runs to the ropes again and goes for another splash but Pliskin rolls out of the way. Pliskin kicks Ragnorack in the back. He waits for Ragnorack to rise and then hits him with a One armed sitout spinebuster. He then locks in an ankle lock.

Randy Gordon: Now I do believe that he refers to that version of the ankle lock as the Code Yellow Terror Alert.

Josh Cline: Well Ragnorack seems to be in terrible pain here.

Randy Gordon: Will he tap?

Pliskin puts more pressure on the ankle and Ragnorack reaches for the rope, with no avail. He tries to hold on but the pain is too much to handle and he taps.

~Ding, Ding~

Joe Barlow: The winner, and advancing to the Openweight Championship match at Red, White and Bruised, President Pliskin!!!

Randy Gordon: Impressive win there for President Pliskin, who has booked his place in the match to crown the first POW Open weight champion, at Red, White and Bruised

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{Commercial}

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::We see pictures of all the new England belts

A NIGHT OF BATTLES

::We see clips of the fights from the Road to… shows as well as Meltdown attack on Macros

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::We see Old Glory filling the screen. Then the POW fist bursts through it

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We return from break with POW: New England new comer Cory Barnett in the ring. He is warming up on the ropes, having entered during the commercial break.

Joe Barlow: Ladies and gentlemen this next contest is scheduled for one fall, with the winner advancing to face President Pliskin for the POW Open-weight Championship at Red, White and Bruised. Introducing first… in the ring…from Toronto, Ontario… please welcome Cory Barnett

“Party like a Rock Star” plays as the crowd stand and cheer the arrival of Barnett’s opponent. “The Renegade” Travis Brown steps into the arena. He walks down the ramp to the ring.

Joe Barlow: And ladies and gentlemen his opponent… from Newark, New Jersey… weighing 249lbs… this is the “Renegade” Travis Brown

Brown enters the ring and stands in his corner. Barnett is in his corner, also, with his back to the ring, stretching out on the ropes.

Randy Gordon: It’ll be interesting to see how young Cory Barnett fares here against the Renegade

“Renegade” Travis Brown vs. Cory Barnett

The bell rings and Cory turns around. In a split second, however, Travis Brown sprints across the ring and catches young Cory perfectly with an awesome Gore

Josh Cline: Well… ha, ha… there’s your answer. He cut him, damn near in half

Brown stands up and looks down at Barnett, who is writhing on the floor. He drags him into position and goes to the tope rope.

Josh Cline: Brown isn’t done here, by the looks of it

Brown leaps of the top rope and lands across Barnett with a picture perfect Swanton Bomb

Randy Gordon: Swanton bomb by Brown

Brown makes the cover
Randy Gordon: This ones academic

1…

2…

3!!!

Brown stands up and the referee raises his hand

Josh Cline: T- Brown is rolling… all the way to Red White and Bruised

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“You are the One” by Shiny Toy Guns hits in the arena and Tony Hunter appears on the stage. He turns to his right on the stage and walks toward the set where Cormac’s Tavern is set up and Mick Cormac is sat on a stool. As Hunter gets closer, Cormac stands up and shakes Hunter’s hand. Hunter sits down at the other stool.

Mick Cormac: Guiness?

Tony Hunter: No, Mick. I’m a professional guy. I don’t drink on the job, and neither should you.

Mick proceeds to pour himself a Guinness.

Mick: So, Mr Hunter, I have a couple of questions for you tonight…

Tony: Yeah, well cut the pleasantries. I have a job to do.

Mick: You do, and it’s very nice of you to take time from your busy schedule to…

Tony: Get on with it!

Mick: Okay, man. Chill…

Tony: I’m not man. I’m Tony…or to you, Mr Hunter. And don’t you dare tell me chill!

Mick: Okay…Mr Hunter. Let’s start again. Welcome to Cormac’s Pit! You are the NEW POW: NE General Manager. What made you think that you could do this? You have no experience…

Tony: Since my appointment as GM of POW:NE, tell me one decision I have made that is questionable of has a negative impact on the company.

Mick: Them two guys sat in the commentary booth are brand new…why get rid of Pierce and Mora.

Tony: Because, Mick, this is my show and I had Lovejoy’s staff on my show. So I thought, no, I’ll be rid of Lovejoy’s staff and bring in my own; Hunter’s staff! ‘Cause this is my show!

Mick: Okay, the release of Gamer Nerd, who looked a pretty promising kid.

Tony: Yeah he did, but his attitude stinks. He lowered the morale, not only of the New England locker room, but of the Power On Wrestling Locker room. So I disposed of him too!


Mick: Okay then…

Tony: And may I add, that since I have taken over of Power On Wrestling New England, the roster has almost doubled! People are attracted to this territory because my talent and I are an attractive group of people, and they wanna be a part of that!

Mick: Well Mr Hun…

Tony: And, may I add, that If it wasn’t for me, Cormac, you wouldn’t have your little show would ya, huh?

Mick: Err, no…

Tony: No! This might be your “show” and you might think you’ve got freedom of speech, but your “show” is on my show! Don’t question by experience or ability, Cormac, or you will suffer. Understand?

Mick: I…

Tony: Good! That is all!

Tony steps away from the set and “You are the One” by Shiny Toy Guns hits as he exits.

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Suddenly “The Way You Like It" by Adema hits.

Josh Cline: Now, correct me if I’m wrong…but Isn’t that Kaleb Shadix’s music.

Randy Gordon: Oh no, you’re right…Kaleb Shadix…

Josh Cline: …Of Midwest?

Then, Shadix appears on the stage. 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.

Kaleb: Yeah, you’re probably wondering why the hell I’m here. Well I’ll be quick about it. Capaci says he’ll have to strip me of my Championship unless I defend it again this month so I’m here, in New England, to issue an open challenge for my title. So, is anyone willing to take me up on that?

The camera looks to the ramp.

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…

Suddenly the camera shows a man in the third row, ringside raise his hand. He stands and walks to the barricade.

Randy Gordon: Wait a minute…is that Buzz Parks?

Josh Cline: It is Gordon. You’re right. Former POW Superstar Buzz Parks is in attendance and by the looks of it, he’s answering Kaleb’s challenge.

Kaleb shrugs, and so does the referee as Buzz Parks slides under the bottom rope and stands opposite Kaleb Shadix.

Kaleb Shadix Open Challenge: Buzz Parks[ /color]

~Ding, Ding~

Kaleb immediately charges at Parks and spears him to the ground. Parks gets up to his knees facing the corner. Kaleb also drops to his knees and hits him with a low blow. Parks falls face first into the middle turnbuckle in agony.

RG: The dirty…

JC: tactical is the word you’re looking for, Randy!

Shadix picks Parks up by the collar of his jacket which he is still wearing and stands him in the corner. He hits him with an uppercut, followed by an eye rake. He tucks Parks’ head in between his legs and hits him with a hard piledriver. He goes for the cover

1…2….3

Joe Barlow: Ladies and Gentlemen, your winner and still POW Midwest Television Champion, Kaleb Shadix…

JC: And Shadix makes quick work of Parks tonight

RG: That’s why he’s Midwest’s TV champion, Josh

{Scene Fades for Commercial break}

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"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.

Joe Barlow: Ladies and Gentlemen, from Belleville, Ontario, Canada, weighing 190 pounds, accompanied by Jeska Eagles, Josh Eagles!!!

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 awaits the start of the match.

The acoustic guitar of "The Death Knell for Paper Children" jangles through the arena. The electric guitar crashes, and a single spotlight centres itself on the black curtain. Enter "The Green Bull" Enrique Alvarez. He dashes through the curtain and sprints to the ring.

Joe Barlow: And his opponent, from Monterrey, Mexico, weighing in at 215 pounds, “Toro Verde” Enrique Alvarez!!!

He is joined at a short distance by his manager: the mysterious Doctor Vertigo, ambling w/ the aid of a cane. Once in the ring, Alvarez ascends the turnbuckle for a short time, before stepping down.

Josh Eagles vs. Toro Verde

Eagles and Alvarez lock up before Eagles quickly hits Alvarez in the stomach with his right fist.

Randy Gordon: Christ! I think he’s just knocked the wind outta him!

Eagles quickly hits Alvarez with a snap Suplex. He almost immediately picks Alvarez up and irish whips him into the ropes before hitting him with a clothesline. As Alvarez lies in the centre of the ring, Eagles hits a lionsault. He stays on the mat and locks in a sleeper hold. Alvarez fights back and hits Eagles with elbows to the mid section. Alvarez stands up with Eagles keeping the sleeper hold locked in. Alvarez fights back and hits Eagles with a belly to belly Suplex. Eagles gets up to his knees and Alvarez hits him with an enziguri.

Josh Cline: Oh my GOD! Did you hear Alvarez smash his foot into Eagles’ skull?

Randy Gordon: I did. Eagles is in agony all ready. Look at him!

Alvarez goes for the cover.

1…2….

KICK OUT

Josh Cline: Oh, that was close. Alvarez nearly got the win there.

Alvarez begins to complain to the referee. Eagles stands up and grabs Alvarez around the waist and hits him with a German Suplex. Eagles rolls around for a second holding his neck, before gaining his composure. Eagles goes to the corner and climbs the turnbuckle before hitting a leg drop from the top rope.

Randy Gordon: Oooh! Alvarez felt that.

Josh Cline: Really, Randy?

Randy: Damn right! He landed right on his neck!

Eagles picks Alvarez up and hits him with another snap Suplex. He runs to the ropes.

Randy Gordon: Eagles going for another Lionsault here.

Alvarez folds his legs and Eagles’ plan backfires. Alvarez goes for the cover.

1…2…

Kick Out!

RG: Another close call there!

Alvarez stands up and stamps on Eagles. He goes to the corner, climbs the turnbuckle and hits a senton bomb. He goes for the cover again.

1…2…

Kick Out!

RG: I’m sorry but how the hell did he kick out of that, Josh.

JC: I dunno. That was one harsh senton bomb!!!

Alvarez walks slowly and tactically around Eagles waiting for him to stand. Eagles slowly rises and Alvarez hits a dropkick, knocking him back to the mat immediately. Eagles gets up again and attempts a come back. He charges at Alvarez and hits him with a clothesline. He goes to the top rope, but is too slow. Alvarez follows him up the turnbuckle and hits him with Bull in a China Shop.

Randy Gordon: Oh my God! He’s crushed him. That is it.

Alvarez covers Eagles.

1…2….3!!!

Winner: “Toro Verde” Enrique Alvarez

Joe Barlow: Ladies and gentlemen… your winner… “Toro Verde” Enrique Alvarez

The scene cuts to a monitor backstage showing the action. The shot pans out to reveal Tony Hunter looking at the monitor with a look of deliberation on his face. He is holding a clip board. He looks down at the clip board and rights something on the paper it is holding. He turns and walks out of shot as the scene fades out

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We rejoin the announce team at ringside

Randy Gordon: Well this has been, without a doubt, my favourite first night on the job. What about you Josh?

Josh Cline: Same here Randy… we have seen some unbelievable action and the night isn’t quite over yet

Randy Gordon: No it is not Josh. So without further ado let’s take it over to Joe Barlow for the introductions

Joe Barlow: Ladies and gentlemen, the following tag team contest is you featured contest of the evening, and it is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, team number one…

"Aenema" plays over the speaker system as Meltdown walks out from the gorilla position, through his trademark blue smoke. He walks down the ramp and enters the ring.

Joe Barlow: First… in the ring… from Miami, Florida by way of Middlesbrough, England…weighing 240lbs… he is “the last true warrior” Meltdown!!!!

Meltdown removes his mask an his robe, handing them to the ring attendants. He stands in his corner awaiting both his partner and his opponents.

Hall of the Mountain King plays as the crowd begin to boo loudly. JR Zevon steps through the curtain with the Eastern Heavyweight Championship belt around his waist. He walks down to the ring.

Joe Barlow: And his tag team partner… from Flat Rock, Ohio… weighing in at 225lbs… He is the Eastern Heavyweight Champion… JR Zevon!!!

Zevon enters the ring and walks over to his corner, being cautious of his partner. Meltdown looks at his partner and his partner’s belt. Zevon become defensive for a minute, taking the belt off and holding it away from Meltdown

Suddenly, “Breathe Today” plays over the speakers and David Hilt steps through the curtain. He walks onto stage, wearing his Mid Atlantic championship on his shoulder.

Joe Barlow: Their opponents… introducing first… weighing 242lbs, from San Diego, California… The Mid Atlantic Champion… David Hilt!!!

He walks down to ringside and walks around the ring until he returns to the side of the ring facing the stage. He takes off his belt and holds it up, above his head, jaw-jacking with Zevon over the prestige of each belt whilst Meltdown remains quiet.

Joe Barlow: And his tag team partner…

“You spin me around” plays as the crowd go wild. John Anthony, the number one contender for the Eastern Heavyweight Championship, steps through the curtain to a thunderous ovation. He walks down to the ring.

Joe Barlow: From Beverley Hills California… weighing 217lbs… this is John Anthony

Anthony reaches ringside and stares at Zevon. He then looks over to Hilt, stood at his side, and the pair rush the ring together and Zevon leaves quickly, Meltdown though stays where he is. Anthony and Hilt pose for the crowd on the ropes and then go over to their corner to talk strategy. Meltdown and Zevon do not speak to each other. Instead, Meltdown steps forward and Zevon is happy to start out on the apron. David Hilt steps forward to face Meltdown and the referee calls for the bell

JR Zevon & Meltdown vs. David Hilt & John Anthony

Meltdown and Hilt lock up in the middle of the ring. The pair push and shove each other trying to find leverage. Although Hilt has the height advantage, this has little bearing on the leverage battle as Meltdown is pushing back full force. The two let go of each other as they have reached a stale mate. They stare each other down and then begin circling each other. They lock up again and again reach stale mate.

Randy Gordon: Both men with a desire to gain the advantage.

Josh Cline: But neither man being able to do so

This time when they release Hilt smiles as he is enjoying the power battle. Meltdown see’s this opportunity and unleashes a vicious chop to the chest which echoes around the venue causing the crowd to chant “Woooooooooo!”

Randy Gordon: That was like a gun shot

Hilt holds his chest in shock but then stands up and looks at Meltdown. Meltdown chops his again

Woooooooooo!

Randy Gordon: And again Meltdown unleashes a stinging chop to the chest of the Mid Atlantic Champion

Josh Cline: He must have taken off a layer of skin already Randy

Randy Gordon: You’re not kidding

Jilt stands back up and stares out Meltdown again. Meltdown readies himself for another chop only this time Hilt catches his hand. He casts it away and unloads with a stiff chop of his own.

Woooooooooo!

Meltdown stands up and chops quickly

Woooooooooo!

Hilt responds

Woooooooooo!

Meltdown

Woooooooooo!

Hilt

Woooooooooo!

Meltdown

Woooooooooo!

Hilt

Woooooooooo!

Meltdown responds this time with a set of rapid fire short chops

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19… 20!

WOOOOOOOOOOO!

Hilt yells in pain but then responds with a huge single hop which send s Meltdown crashing to the mat. Meltdown stands up and gets Irish whipped into the corner. Upon his return he is caught with a back elbow. He stands up again and gets Irish whipped once again. Hilt ducks his head but the move is telegraphed and he is caught with a stiff kick to the face followed by a spinning heel kick. Meltdown picks up Hilt by the hair and drags him to his corner. He backs away as the ref tells him to keep his man off the ropes. With the referee distracted he Zevon begins to choke out his Hilt with the tag rope causing Anthony to attempt to enter the ring.

Randy Gordon: That’s blatant cheating

With the referee distracted further Meltdown comes back to the corner and begins to kick and punch Hilt. Anthony leaves the ring and the refree turns just as Zevon lets go of the tag rope and Meltdown stops kicking and punching Hilt. Meltdown signals for a splash in the corner as Zevon back off. Meltdown runs, full pelt, into the corner but Hilt moves at the last second, sending Meltdown crashing into the corner.

Josh Cline: Miscue there by Meltdown

Zevon tags himself in quickly to try and keep Hilt grounded but he cannot get to him in time. Hilt manages to tag Anthony who comes in all guns blazing. He clotheslines Zevon hard. Zevon gets to his feet and is once again caught with a clothesline. Meltdown recovers and is caught himself with a clothesline sending him out to the apron. Meltdown stands on the apron as Anthony whips Zevon to the ropes. He gets the tag but it goes unnoticed by the adrenaline fuelled Anthony who back body drops Zevon who rolls out of the ring.

Randy Gordon: Big back body drop

Meltdown comes in from behind and clubs Anthony in the back. Meanwhle outside the ring Hilt runs at the recovering Zevon who moves out of the way sending Hilt crashing into the ringpost. Zevon then heads around to the ring attendants area and picks up his Eastern Heavyweight championship belt.

Randy Gordon: Is Zevon leaving?

In the ring Meltdown signals for the Toxic Shock. Anthony though, fights it and forces Meltdown to the ropes quickly, catching the referee in the face with Meltdowns shoulder. With the referee temporarily blinded, Anthony Irish whips Meltdown, but the move is countered, sending Anthony into the ropes. Here Zevon leaps up and clocks Anthony with the Eastern championship belt.

Randy Gordon: Wait a damn minute… what the hell was that?

Josh Cline: Smart is what that was. I love it… he knew the ref was out and he took advantage… like a true resourceful champion

Randy Gordon: True Resourceful cheater

Josh Cline: It don’t say Eastern Heavyweight Cheater on his belt now does it

Randy Gordon: That may be but that isn’t right

Anthony staggers forward and is caught by the “The Curse”. He makes the cover as the referee counts

1…

2…

Randy Gordon: Not like this

3!!!

Joe Barlow: Ladies and gentlemen your winners… JR Zevon and Meltdown!!!

Although they are the winners it isn’t their music that plays… it is “You are the One” the theme music of the General Manager carrying his clip board and a microphone.

Randy Gordon: What does he want now? Can this night get any more interesting?

He speaks.

Tony Hunter: Well first I would like to congratulate our winners tonight…

The crowd boo

Tony Hunter: and remind the Champion and challenger that they are scheduled in the main event of Red, White and Bruised, to be held in the New Alhambra Center in Philladelphia, Pennsylvania…

There is a small smattering of “E-C-Dub” chants

Tony Hunter: Ahhh you remember… yeah that’s righ E-C-Dub… E-C-Dub. Well it’s funny you should say that because now it’s time to talk about the Mid Atlantic championship… which will also be defended next week. It will be defended in a match that they only ever had in ECW… 4 men, 3 matches, 2 referees… 1 championship. In case you s]haven’t worked it out… David Hilt will defend his title in a Double Jeopardy Match along with the man named earlier tonight… Buddy Love…

There is a Cheer for his name

Tony Hunter: Toro Verde Enrique Alvarez … and that man right there… Meltdown!!! So Hilt… I suggest you pick yourself up and get ready for a fight my friend… because you most certainly… have one. Gentlemen… goodnight

Hunter drops the microphone and raises his clip board over his head. He then turns and exits

In the ring Anthony is still out cold with Zevon leering over him with the Eastern Championship above his head. Meltdown is stood on the outside of the ring looking down on Hilt who is just getting up from hitting the ring post, his head is bleeding

Randy Gordon: This has possibly been the greatest episode of The Road to… ever and this is nothing compared to what I’m sure we’ll see in 7 days. I’ve been Randy Gordon… along side Josh Cline… Goodnight every body

[tonyhunter]

END OF SHOW