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Current Champions -
WAPW Champion - MVP
WAPW North American Champion - Elijah Burke
WAPW Tag-Team Champions - Gen Ex (Strong & Aries)
WAPW Cruiserweight Champion - Teddy Hart
WAPW Hardcore Champion - Jamie Noble

1/4 The Dream: Heading into 2009 Paul Heyman resided in his small house in Edgemont, New York. No longer tied down to WWE, Heyman tried to pursue a position in Wrestling again when he joined a consortium which looked to buy out Ring Of Honor. Though the initial bid to buy ROH failed Heyman realized that he still had ‘the itch’ to get back into wrestling on a mainstream level. Knowing that he couldn’t make this on his own financially – he enlisted the help of close friend John Maynard. Maynard was a wealthy man, but between the two of them they still didn’t have the financial resources at their disposal as WWE and TNA did. Through their many contacts, they came into touch with a multi-millionaire car-manufacture supremo Michael Morton, who by chance was a long-time follower of the wrestling business. Knowing they had a tough task on their hands to persuade him the join their pact and invest his many millions into the company, Heyman drew up plans of how the Promotion, World Alliance of Professional Wrestling (WAPW), was going to function and how Morton and Maynard would fit into the plans. And by mid-January 2009, paper-work was signed, sealed and as Vince McMahon was soon to find out – delivered...

2/4Paul Heyman was back in the saddle and along with Morton and Maynard, this time he was on equal financial footing as World Wrestling Entertainment. However, Paul needed to contain the news, at least for the time being. The wrestling world would have to wait until it was made official. Amidst the contract negotiations and financial deals which Paul was in charge of, Maynard secured a primetime television slot – 2 hours, every Wednesday from 8-10pm on ‘FX’. The venue for the first show was also set – they would be airing from out of Nashville at the Von Braun Center. For years Paul was referred to as a greasy, wily, slime-ball who was willing to stoop to any level to make a success of his promotion, and he was about to show Vince McMahon and Jeff Jarrett that he still had a trick or two up his sleeve.

3/4 The Plan: Things couldn’t have fallen into place better if Paul had asked – one week in late December WWE was hosting Raw and Smackdown tapings from New York. The other week, TNA were hosting a live event in the same vicinity. Paul saw an opening, and asked innocently for permission to go backstage and catch up with old friends with both promotions. Unbeknowingly – Vince and Jeff accepted the offer. Before he knew it, he was talking to some of the biggest names in the industry – Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, MVP and Rey Mysterio about how it was going contractually and if they would consider jumping ship. Heyman was shot down by some but with a lot of others he scheduled further talks. Mere days later Paul Heyman, Michael Morton and John Maynard sat twenty more than twenty TNA and WWE stars down and discussed contracts and compensation. The contractual issues were smooth sailing as most of the prospective signings were keen to jump ship at the first opportunity. By the turn of the new year, the talent was amidst being acquired. The ones poached from WWE and TNA had the remainder of their contracts bought out, as well as substantial compensation fees. Vince McMahon and Jeff Jarrett were said to be furious at the ‘audacity’ of Paul Heyman and his rebel-group.

4/4 The Assembly: The first major signing for World Alliance Professional Wrestling was WWE’s MVP. He joined on a three year deal where he would earn roughly a little more than he would in WWE. He was directly quoted as saying the ‘travel had a lot to do with his decision’. He was followed just 3 days later by an enthusiastic Rey Mysterio who cited he was losing his passion in WWE. Morton was writing big cheques and getting some of the biggest names in North-America. Chronologically, Ken Kennedy was the next to move from Smackdown signing a lucrative contract on the 19th of January. WAPW’s raid on WWE was almost complete, with Raw’s duo of Shad and JTG – Cryme Tyme signing one year deals!

TNA was not exempt. Heyman had made headline-stealing moves for both Kurt Angle and AJ Styles. Both of who rejected the big money defections and stayed loyal to TNA. They couldn’t however spare Christian Cage from leaving. With not long left on his contract he signed on new year’s day. A tandem with a short period of time left on their contracts – Team 3D. Heyman held talks with them and agreed in principal for them to sign with him. Alex Shelley and Lance Hoyt headed off a list of defecting talent, with hefty compensation having to be paid for Alex in particular.

The signings of WWE and TNA stars made waves across the globe – the wresting world was in awe. However arguably the biggest prospective signing of them all was the signing of a free-agent. A former World Champion in WWE, and a former World Champion of WCW – but officially he hasn’t been named! Hulk Hogan, The Rock and Goldberg were all heavily linked with joining WAPW.

World talent was also being plucked, with Mexico’s exciting talent Mistico joining WAPW to compete in the Cruiserweight Division. Jack Evans was signed from the independents, as was former WWE developmental talent Teddy Hart. Two of ROH’S kingpins were signed in Austin Aries and Roderick Strong, as well as the Amazing Red and the Briscoe Brothers.
 
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#105 ·
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!




WAPW presents Full Throttle
Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Mississipoi
Attendance – 9,500

Full Throttle marked the two-month anniversary of WAPW programming, and in a sold-out Mississippi Coast Coliseum 9,500 fans were on hand to witness it! Four of the WA’s five titles were on the line, with the main-event spot taken by the World title match, officiated by Bret Hart – and nobody could have predicted what would unfold!

Following the typically long pyrotechnics display FT’s theme song blared throughout the arena, ‘The Bleeding’ by Five Finger Death Punch. After pumping the crowd up Joey Styles and Matt Striker introduce the fans as per normal, dressed over-so elegantly with bow-tie suits – after all, it’s PPV time baby!

Match One – The Briscoes vs. The Natural Franchise.
Heading into Full Throttle it seemed like a match between Jay Briscoe and Chase Stevens was on the cards. After all, up until last Wednesday, Douglas and Mark were more interested in settling their partners’ differences calmly and without physical conflict. As fate had it though, Andy Douglas decided to get in on the action, low blowing Mark Briscoe from behind and making this a fully-fledged tag-team feud.
With tempers simmering in the build-up, both teams emerged looking calm and collected. After all, neither could afford to get too emotional and risk losing the match-up. The Briscoes were at their hard-hitting best, whilst Chase and Andy employed their fast-paced repertoire to considerable effect. In all this tag-team match was an exciting opener and the outcome came down simply to who was the better team on the night. With Mark and Chase brawling on the outside, it left Jay the perfect opportunity to quickly size up Andy Douglas for the double-underhook piledriver, known as the Jay Driller in a past-paced end to the bout!
Following the match-up both The Briscoes and The Natural Franchise took their place in the corners of the ring, Jay and Mark celebrating and motioning that they wanted gold, whilst Chase consoles and tends to Andy. The mood suddenly shifted to anticipation and expectation, as both Mark and Jay made their way over to their opponents. Andy, on his knees, slowly got up and looked tentatively into the eyes of both of them, fearing the worst. To their surprise, both Briscoes extend their hands in respect. Chase hobbled up and shook both mens hands, as did his partner. As Mark and Jay turned away to exit the ring however, they soon turn straight back around and hit simultaneous running single-legged dropkicks!! The Natural Franchise rolled out under the ropes as The Briscoes celebrate again, bearing huge, not-so-toothy grins (in Mark’s case).
Winners @ 8.30 mins – The Briscoes

Match Two – 'Anti Saint' Ken Doane vs. Brent Albright.
A short video package narrated by Joey Styles of last week was all the hype this match needed, after all, this bout was all about respect and finding out just who was the better man. After three huge wins over Abyss, Brent Albright had somewhat fallen off the radar, suffering a slight tendon injury in his bicep, and as a result was unseen up until last Wednesday's Hazard. Doane on the other hand has been in the thick of everything, displaying his obvious talent and potential, but also a vicious mean-streak and over-agressiveness of which cost him his match with Goldberg on Hazard. With manager Jake Roberts trying to straighten him out and get the best out of him, a match with someone as intense and agressive as Albright was probably just what the doctor ordered.
Both men started off this match exchanging blistering chops, a testement to what the rest of this match would be about. Fought at a slow, but hard-hitting pace, Albright would try to keep The Antisaint from building up his devestating momentum, and instead work on his own. As the contest progressed Jake Roberts would be yelling persistently, ordering Doane to change his style and to calm himself. After cornering the referee and berating him, The Snake hobbled up onto the apron and attempted in vain to calm his protoge down once again. This didn't turn out too well however, as Albright would spring up and dropkick Doane into his manager, sending him down onto the mat below! This allowed Albright to hit three german suplexes, one devestating one after another, before taking him down with the crowbar!! It was mere seconds before the Antisaint was forced to submit, with Albright roaring ferociously after and beating his chest.
As Doane came around in the ring, clutching at his clearly-injured arm, Shane Douglas approached the winner on the ramp, asking him for his thoughts, to which Albright exclaimed that "this is the start of Brent Albright's journey to the top", and that he'll "stop at nothing until he is recognised as the best in the entire world". After heading off following his brief but intense comments, the focus shifted to the ring where Jake Roberts would stare into the eyes of his young man. Similar to what went down backstage at Hazard, Roberts unloaded furiously, shouting and abusing Doane verbally. After Doane, though visibly shaking and trying to keep his anger in check, stayed calm, he is rocked with a HUGE slap to the face! This seemed to be the ignition to his fuse as he would proceed to deliver a stern kick to the gut and follow it up with the forward-jumping DDT on his manager!! Is this the end to their short relationship together?!
Winner @ 11.49 mins – Brent Albright

Following our second contest of the night the fans in attendance are treated to a four minute performance by Rev Theory! Howard Finkel introduces the very band responsible for 'Hell Yeah', them song of Hazard, come out to a good reception, all walking down towards the ring where a 'stage' has been constructed. Rich Luzzi - Vocals, Julien Jorgensen - Rhythm Guitar, Rikki Lixx - Lead Guitar, Matt McCloskey - Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals and Dave Agoglia - Drums all wave to the fans before readying themselves for the performance. Luzzi informs us that this song is called "Light It Up":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lEhfL5bboc

The band exits to good applause with smiles on their faces, as the ring crew promptly clear the area of amplifiers and the drum set. Whilst they do this a video package airs for the next match, detailing all three mens WAPW story so far - Puma, Teddy Hart & Mistico.

Match Three – Teddy Hart (c) vs. Mistico vs. Puma - Cruiserweight Title Match
WAPW's two month aniversary also serves as the two-month anniversary of Teddy Hart's Cruiserweight title reign. After winning a six-man gauntlet in the first-ever main-event of Hazard, he captured the gold, overcoming both of his Full Throttle opponents in the process, though techinically he only pinned a tired and beaten up Paul London. There is a lot of doubt and a lot to prove to the world that he realy does deserve to be champion. He claims to have the 'Hart' of a champion, will he show it? Mistico in his first two months has shown just why he is so highly-regarded across the world of pro-wrestling, though unsucessfull in some endavours, this match was a golden opportunity to grab the brass ring. Puma, like Mistico, has shown in his bouts that he is an exciting performer, but as of yet hasn't shown a winning mentality. Mainly due to bad luck and tough opponents, but a title match is surely one he couldn't waste.
The bout unsurprisingly started off with Mistico and Puma doubling up on the champion, taking him out of the fray before ultimately tangling with eachother. The exciting masked-men dazzled the fans in attendance and across the world, garnering a loud 'holy shit' chant upon a top rope tope` from Puma out onto Teddy Hart. Mistico would follow this up with an equally amazing asia moonsault onto the two of them!! The match would drag on and ultimately slow down. Towards the fifteen minute mark all three competitors are tiring. If any one of them looked like the winner at that moment, it was the Mexican Mistico. Would the outcome go in his favour? Sadly, no. With Hart and Puma exchanging punches next to the ropes, Mistico sensed opportunity, charing at the two of them, only to be sent up and over the ropes onto the protective matting below! This allowed Hart to take advantage, seeing Puma peer through the ropes to check on his buddy, and lifting him up from behind in a back-suplex position and then turning it into a hard-neck breaker!! After climbing the top rope and ordering the referee to leave Mistico and get back into the ring, he ended the bout with a typically perfect shooting-star-press!
Winner @ 15.14 mins – Teddy Hart (c)

Match Four – Mr. Kennedy vs. Abyss.
The next match on the Full Throttle card really was personal. The weeks leading up to this bout were of Mr. Kennedy's quest for redemption, after Abyss, distraight from losing to Brent Albright at Battle Lines, cost Kennedy his title match. Ever since the first-ever WAPW PPV the fans have witnessed a new dimension to Kennedy; a more focused and determined side to the usually jovial 'Special K'. His weapon of choice was mind-games, getting inside the head of his opponent on Hazard numerous times, and hoping that it would all pay off on PPV.
The match kicked off on the right note, as Kennedy met Abyss on the ramp and attacked from straight away, looking to exact any measure of revenge that he could. Before long the brawl became Abyss', as he tossed his opponent into the security railing, ring post, and then the steel-steps. From this point onwards Kennedy would favour his left shoulder in the match, giving the Monster even more means to target. The match was never going to be pretty; Kennedy's arsenal shortened even more due to injury, and the offense of both men came in short bursts, neither able to establish a run of dominance until the end. With Abyss firmly in control having dropped Kennedy with a gorrila press, the shoulder was giving K some serious grief. The end was a foregone conclusion, Abyss tossing Kennedy into the ropes and meeting him with a rather-awkard looking black-hole slam! 1,2,3...
As James Mitchell entered the ring to celebrate with his son, EMT's hurried down to ringside with a stretcher at the ready. Three enter the ring and surround Kennedy, examining his shoulder. Abyss is in no mood for compassion, as he picks one up by the back of the neck and tosses her across the ring, then booting the other two away and out of the ring. Abyss then kneels over Kennedy, beating him down with hammer-fists to the face, drawing blood eventually after a relentless assault. Nine security guards were the only means of stopping Kennedy from getting anihalated, cordening him off and allowing the shaken EMT's to do their job.
Winner @ 7.43 mins – Abyss

In a strange turn of events, a gothically-dressed Matt Michaels makes his way to the ring amidst the growing concern for Kennedy. He makes his way through the EMT's and squats over the injured wrestler who is layn back on the stretcher. The deranged Michaels leans down to the face of Kennedy and begins seemingly whispering in his ear, apparently warning once again of 'Azraels' arrival next week. After speaking to Kennedy he turns his attention to the medical staff, frantically trying to warn them, grabbing and shaking them. Soon though, he notices the two figures of David 'Gangrel' Heath and Paul London coming down towards him. They grab him by the hair simultaneously and escort him to the back, not saying a word. Michaels doesn't struggle...

Match Five – Alex Shelley vs. Rey Mysterio.
Last month at Battle Lines these two men went to war and stole the show. At Full Throttle, the feud has only intensified thanks to the actions of one Alex Shelley. After unmasking Rey on an edition of Hazard, Shelley has since paraded the mask as if it were his own - disrespecting Rey an his heritage constantly, and all the while dodging him at any cost. Their match on PPV would serve as the culmination of the last four weeks, and a chance for Rey to pick up his second win over Alex.
After emerging from the back wearing another Rey Mysterio mask, as well as his hand-written 'tatoos', Rey kept his calm. Shelley entered the ring and performed all of the Rey Mysterio mannerisms, taunting him. When the bell finally rang, Alex and Rey stand face to face. Shelley slowly guides his hands to his head and feigns pulling off the mask, but catches Mysterio off-guard with a kick to the gut. The match started out just how the youngster from Detroit had planned, and when it was all said and done - ended like it. Between beginning and end was sixteen minutes of excitement, possibly topping their first outing on PPV. The crowd were into this match and were eating up what both men had to offer in the ring. Shelley's technical prowess was matched by Rey's athleticism and sheer wiliness of which a near twenty year veteran should possess. Half-way through the fifteenth minute, Rey found himself with momentum behind him, taking Shelley down onto the ropes with a leg-sweep. As he geared up for the 619 though he was greeted by a harsh lowblow, one which the referee missed. As Rey dropped to his knees, Shelley sat up against the ropes and caught his breath. As he came around Rey's pal Mistico made his way down to ringside to keep an eye on things. Alex and Rey would trade forearms over in the far-side of the ring, but the momentum of Rey was broken up this time by an eye-rake! This prompted Mistico to hop up onto the apron in protest, but Shelley would use this to his advantage, irish whipping Mysterio towards him and sending him crashing into him! As Mistico fell to the floor, Rey wobbled groggily, completely open for Alex' side-diving roll-up. Shelley bent the legs of Rey vertically and placed all his weight onto him, trying to keep him down, and as the referee went down to count also propped both legs up onto the top rope for leverage! 1,2,3! It all happened so fast, and Shelley couldn't quite believe it, immediately exiting the ring from Mistico and making his way up onto the ramp, falling in delight and sitting there with 'his' TNA X-division title with his mouth wide open through tiredness. As Rey sat in the centre of the ring shaking his head, he was joined by Mistico who appeared to apologise. Rey patted him on the back and the two embraced in a hug. As Alex was standing at the top of the ramp he tapped himself on the side of the head, clearly proud of his brain-power.
Winner @ 16.06 mins – Alex Shelley

Match Six – Gen Ex (Aries/Strong) vs. Team 3D (c) - Tag Team Title | Ladder Match
Earlier in the night, following the second contest of the night, 'Cousin' Eddie Kingston was approached backstage by Jack Evans, Roderick Strong and Austin Aries. When asked 'what the hell those clowns wanted', Kingston was given a proposition - that if he helped Gen Ex to score the titles tonight, he'd be put in place as a member of Gen Ex and under the wing of MVP and courtesy of the champion, $30k in cash and a WAPW title shot at a later date. Kingston couldn't believe the gall that they had to ask him to turn on his own family, as he left the scene...
The build-up to this match has been on slow-boil. After a chaotic first month featuring the debuts of Spike Dudley and Eddie Kingston, both Team 3D and Gen Ex sought after the tag-team gold. Both sides are said to have been training intensively for this high-risk ladder match for the past two weeks, explaining why neither were seen on Hazard and not due to a negligent writer.
Favourites for this bout, despite TLC and Ladder experience, were the younger more athletic team of Gen Ex. The veterans knew they had an up-hill, or ladder, struggle to hold on to those WAPW tag team titles, that sit so pretty on their shoulders. 3D made a calm entrance to the ring, surveying the many ladders that were methodically placed around the ring. Gen Ex seemed to radiate confidence, not phased by the obstacles at all. The carnage that ensued was as expected, with the crowd popping BIG for the first glimpse of a ladder coming into play after all of four minutes. Several unique stunts were performed in the early-going and during the entirety of this championship contest, one of which including (towards the very end) a bubba bomb from the top rope on Austin Aries, ONTO Roderick Strong who was sandwiched between two ladders. This amongst others, resulted in great fan reaction. That particular stunt though a defining moment in the match, one way or the other. As Ray took Roderick Strong to the outside and brawled with him, Brother Devon placed a HUGE ladder in the centre of the ring and went about going for the titles once more, this time, with a little for effect. Outside the ring lets remember, that four tables are stacked next-to and on-top of eachother, with carnage just waiting around the corner. As Devon ascended ever-so slowly up the "ZOMG 20 FOOT LADDER!1!",who else but Cousin Eddie made his way down to the ring, stepping into the ring and seemingly watching guard and protecting his cousin from Gen Ex. As Devon placed a hand on the leather strap, he was stunned - watching on in complete horror as Eddie grabbed a hold of the ladder and proceeded to dump it and Devon out of the ring and THROUGH THE TABLES!!! The pause was as expected, Eddie watching on, seemingly bearing mixed-emotions and regret. As Ray entered the ring he was downed after a colossal punch-up with a SPINNING BACK-FIST!! This sent Ray down (and out), and allowed Kingston to place Aries onto his shoulders and climb the huge frame with him, edging him closer and closer, before finally he grabs the belts!
As The Ex level played through the speakers, it was music to the ears of all three men. Austin would perch himself on top of the ladder, seated, and raising the title belt high into the air. He and Roderick would go on to celebrate up on the ramp with their new associate seemingly, Eddie Kingston (looking remorseful,tbf). EMT's are seeing to Devon, as is Ray who looks concerned for his Brother. Jack Evans over-enthusiastically greets his comrades on the ramp, leaping into the arms of Kingston, who gives him an odd look before dropping him on his back.
Winner @ 15.46 mins – NEW TAG-TEAM CHAMPIONS; Gen Ex

Match Seven – Goldberg vs. Elijah Burke (c) - North American Title
This feud began rather inadvertently, with Elijah Burke doing MVP's bidding by injuring Goldberg and making sure that he couldn't compete in a match. Four weeks later and Goldberg has finally got Burke where he wants him, after numerous close encounters. The title seemed almost secondary to the emotion, though 'Berg has made no bones about his intentions to take all that Burke has. Last week on Hazard was the final straw, as Paul Heyman made the title match official after Goldy' defeated both Sugar Daddy Lance and Ken Doane.
The focus in Goldberg’s eyes was evident, performing his trademark entrance of walking through his pyrotechnic display, all the while keeping his eyes locked on those of Elijah Burke. As Bergs stepped through the ropes he was attacked immediately by the champion, feeling the force of several clubs to the back. Eventually the former football player for Atlanta pushed his rival away, before charging at him with a spear from out of nowhere!! Burke immediately retreated, rolling out of the ring for a breather. The referee counted to 5 before Goldberg came out, seeing that Elijah didn’t make any real attempt to break the count. Burke soon lead Goldberg on a chase around the ring before sliding in and then getting the advantage. The positive start for Burke was promising but the explosiveness of Goldberg ensured that it couldn’t last long, countering a spell of domination in the sixth minute by lifting the on-running Elijah Burke up for a gorrila press! This gave ‘Da Man’ the opportunity he needed, grabbing momentum by the throat and not letting go! Eventually after a quick-burst of assault, he lined him up for another spear!! Burke flew half the way across the ring into the ropes, before being covered, but fortunately for him and his title he lifted his left foot up onto the ropes. This broke the momentum – but not for long – as Goldberg pointed to the rafters and lined up a jackhammer! After waiting and waiting for Burke to rise, he nailed him with a hard kick to the gut and lifted him up high, walking around the ring before slamming him down with authority! Still fairly close to the ropes at this time, Goldberg sits, regaining his breath and composure before going for the cover, but some how Burke manages to roll two feet to his right and out of the ring. What followed was the deciding point of this title bout. At only seven minutes Elijah would stay out of the ring and avoid breaking the ten-count, staying down until five before seeing Goldberg get up and leer at him, challenging him to get back in. After making his way around to the bottom of the ramp he and Goldberg traded words, Burke shaking his head whilst clasping his injured ribs. At the eight count, Goldberg just had to get and out and break it, taking one step through the ropes only to be clobbered by Elijah, sending him back in. The referee soon counted to ten, and thus, Elijah retained by a count out victory for Goldberg.
Gen Ex greeted and escorted their man out of the ring-zone, whilst Goldberg stood looking pissed. He grabbed the referee by the shirt and began yelling at him, questioning why he let the champ weasel out like that. The aggression of Goldberg was just too much, as he flipped, grabbing the puny referee and slamming him down into the mat with the jackhammer. As his music hit, somewhat encouraging him to exit the scene, he left, grabbing the ring-bell-hammer from next to the announcers and making a beeline for the back!
Winner @ 7.29 mins – Goldberg (via Count Out)

Main Event – MVP (c) vs. Christian Cage w/ Bret Hart As Referee- North American Title
The war of words and cheap shots came to ahead in the much-anticipated main-event of WAPW Full Throttle. Following an epic six-minute video package detailing both mens journeys to this match, of which culminated with the still-image of Christian and Bret Hart raising hands above the downed figure of MVP, the wait was over. The camera followed both men from the dressing room all the way down to the ring. Bret Hart first, dressed in black and pink wrestling pants with a black and white referee's shirt was escorted down to ringside by WAPW promoter Paul Heyman. It was then that Howard Finkel stood in the ring, and waited for the two competitors arrivals, not announcing them, rather in true championship match fashion, waiting for them to enter the ring. After the long entrances and theatrics, the bell sounded, and the action began.
To say that both men were a little apprehensive in starting was an understatement; it started slow, and overall was a methodical, careful match-up through out. Of the two, Christian would look to excite the crowd and get them involved whenever he could, but MVP would look to stop the momentum dead in his tracks. After just two minutes Christian countered a head-lock into an Unprettier position and the match looked to hit boiling point in the very early going, but MVP snuck out and took a breather in the corner. The match would obviously pick up as time passed, and it wasn't long before Christian had the momentum on his side in a serious way; at nine minutes, after winning a battle of punches with a kick to the gut and hitting an inplant DDT - but the champion kicked out at two. The match continued in similar fashion, Christian seemed the more likely of the two to gain a win but the champion would continue to defy the odds, seemingly winning over the respect of more and more people as the bout went on. Don't discount the champion though, as it could have all ended at the fourteen minute mark, countering a inplant DDT into a playmaker!! Both were tired, and it took a while to cover him, but he only scored a two. The conclusion of a highly tense match came near the seventeen minute mark; courtesy of a referee bump~!! Bret Hart found himself downed after MVP pushed Christian forward after he attempted an unprettier. With Hart down, Christian continued, hitting the patented unprettier! 1...2...3.....4....5 - oh fuck it, we need a ref!! Mickey Rourke, the man in Christian's corner watching from ringside took it upon himself to hop the barrier and slide into the ring. When he did he made the count 1...2...NO! MVP kicked out. Christian would crouch down to try and bring Hart around, and he does to an extent, bringing Hart to his knees. As Christian turns to face his opponent, CRASH!!

Styles - W-What the? What?!

WHACK!!

Striker - What the hell is Mickey Rourke doing?!

As Cage turned around he walked straight into a boot to the crotch from his supposed buddy, Mickey Rourke, sending him to his knees in agony. Rourke follows it up with a harsh slap to the face, sending the challenger down onto his back. With Hart still groggy, pulling himself to his feet via the ropes, he looks Rourke in the eyes questioningly, not understanding why he just laid out Christian. Rourke grins, before helping MVP to his feet. The Hitman approached Rourke who hides behind the champion, who then tells Hart to follow the action. MVP raises Christian to his knees, before slinging his leg over the back of his neck and driving him into the mat with the playmaker! He goes for the cover ... ... ... Hart however stalls, refusing to count. This prompts the champion to swiftly get to his feet and yell at Bret telling him to count! Hart shakes his head and points to Rourke, before signalling for a DQ finish! He didn't want it to end in a pinfall loss for Cage, so instead the decision was of a DQ victory. MVP retained, but the fans were pissed, throwing garbage into the ring at MVP and Mickey Rourke. As the two scupper away and are escorted by Gen Ex, the show ends with Bret Hart consoling Christian, who is sitting in the middle of the ring with his head in his hands, and also MVP on the shoulders of Aries and Strong once more...
Winner @ 17.3o mins – Christian Cage (via Disqualification)
 
#106 ·
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

The "CRUNK IN YO SYSTEM" Review:

~ The description at the beginning is kind of ominous, but intriguing. I was looking forward to the show before, but that adds a whole new level of excitement.

~ The opening tag team match sounded like a great one. The Naturals and The Briscoes are both talented teams, and a match between them would definitely be PPV quality. The way you described it, a match like this one would be a great opener. I also liked the false show of respect at the end.

~ Not much to say about the Albright/Doane match. It seemed like the emphasis here was more on the after-match, that being the elevation of Albright and the inevitable Doane/Roberts confrontation. I’m especially anxious to see where the Doane/Roberts situation goes. Perhaps this outburst was the kind of thing Jake was looking for the whole time? We’ll have to see…

~ The Cruiser match sounded off the charts. It looks like each man was used well, and Hart looked his opportunistic best in victory, while neither of his opponents were buried in the process. Good stuff.

~ To be honest, Abyss/Kennedy was kind of a letdown. I see that you’re trying to build Abyss up, and it was smart to bring Kennedy’s fragile nature into play, so he’s not completely buried with the loss. However, I still think the payoff to the feud was sort of lackluster compared to the build leading to it.

~ Now THIS is how you culminate your feuds! Shelley and Mysterio have had a great rivalry, and this match was no exception. Even though it wasn’t fully written, the summary still made it seem like something special. Shelley got the win, but not a clean win, which leaves the door wide open for this program to continue.

~ The ladder match sounded great. I really like how you gave us a couple spots and didn’t just say “it was a spotfest” as some online bookers probably would have done. Eddie turning on 3D is a big deal, and I’m anxious to see how it plays out.

~ All I can say about the Burke/Berg match is I hope you’re going somewhere with this.

~ Wow. A DQ and a countout back to back in your PPV main events? I’ve read enough reviews to know that this will not go over well. On a weekly TV show, this would have been perfectly fine, but on a PPV, where people would actually have to pay to watch, you don’t want to do things like this. I’m fine with the ref bump, I’m fine with the use of Mickey Rourke, but a DQ win for a PPV title match main event? Especially following a count out in your other title match main event? Not the best decision.

OVERALL: Started out pretty strong, but the ending brought it way down. I’m gonna start with the positives because I feel like I’ve harped on the negative enough. First off, from what I’ve seen so far, you’re a really creative booker. The feuds leading into this show were top-notch. I also loved how, even though the show was recapped, you still made the major matches feel important. Shelley/Mysterio and Gen EX/Team 3D stole the show because the goodness of what the match would have been came through in your recap. Christian/MVP also felt like a main event with the way you wrote it. However, the finishes to the two main events really brought things down. I know you probably have big plans on where to go from here, but just reviewing this show as this show….6/10
 
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Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

Two Big Injuries From WAPW Full Throttle

We're hearing that both Rey Mysterio and Ken Kennedy suffered injuries during last nights WAPW Full Throttle in in-ring competition.

Kennedy, renound for being rather injury-prone, is said to have re-injured his shoulder. It was visible during the match as it happened so early on, and caused the bout with Abyss to be cut short. He tried to work through the pain barrier but his use of that arm was severely limited. No word on how long he will be out for as of yet, but it's rumoured that it's nothing too long-term, but it seems like the end of his feud with Abyss.

Mysterio, like Kennedy, has re-injured himself, this time his knee. During his match with Alex Shelley he fell awkardly and aggravated a long-standing injury. It isn't said to be too serious, but it is believed that he will be out of action until at least Uprising, the next PPV in the WAPW schedule. Mistico is tipped to take Rey's place in the programme with Alex, and they have apparently been building up to it anyway. Expect the feud to continue with a Mistco-Shelley match at Uprising.


News On Ken Doane And The Status Of Jake Roberts

After attacking his manager, Jake 'The Snake' Roberts, last night at Full Throttle, some believe that Ken Doane's time under his wing has come to an abrupt end. However, it is said that the 'attack' was a spur of the moment thing on Doane's part and one of which that is used to get over his gimmick of a loose-cannon.

Intrestingly enough, both Paul Heyman and head-booker John Walters have Doane down for a potential 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin babyface in the future, though right now they are happy with how over he is as a heel, and are comparing him to Ken Shamrock.

Roberts is still struggling with alcoholism to this day, and there is growing concern in the back that they may have to cut him from Doane's programme before long if it continues. He has apparently shown up late at least once, and intoxicated on one occasion, which lead to his appearance on Hazard being bumped up the card whilst he sobered up. Doane though rcently said that he's enjoying working with him and the direction that his character is taking.


WAPW / Rev Theory Update

Following last nights live performance from rock-band Rev. Theory, WAPW officials have decided that from now on they will be holding a live performance every month at the PPV. This follows two Rev. Theory performances, the first being on the opening edition of Hazard. Names are already being tossed around as to who will perform next, and it is expected to be the artist(s) who lend WAPW the Uprising theme song. WAPW so far have demonstrated a trait for hard-rock bands, like WWE, and it wouldn't be surprising to see it continue.


WAPW / Brian Danielson News

After over two months of tentative negotiating between Brian Danielson and WA', it is thought that both parties are ready to get serious. Danielson originally looked set to continue with a comfortable indy schedule, but is apparently being offered big money by Paul Heyman's group.

The American Dragon is currently competing in Ring Of Honor, Pro Wrestling Guerilla and various Japanese Promotions in the same way he has been for the entierty of his career. After interest from WWE and TNA in the past, WAPW's is said to be interesting him, with both their style and the guys in the lockerrom appealing to him.

WAPW owner Michael Morton is looking for big names from WWE and TNA to sign, but Heyman currently is concentrating on other talents, reportedly including Davey Richards of ROH.
 
#108 ·
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

SIX OF THE BEST - Shocking Moments;

6) Terry F**cking Funk (Coming out of his latest retirement, he came oh-so close to winning the vacant WAPW Hardcore title, but fell short to a much, much younger Jamie Noble. Approaching 65 years of age, he shocked the entire world with an incredible moonsault from the top rope, taking out multiple others outside of the ring. A place in Hardcore-Hazard history is assured, for the Funker.)

5) Brent Albright's three-peat of wins over 'The Monster' Abyss (Once was impressive, twice more-so, but three? The underdog Brent Albright went into Battle Lines with two wins, yet was still the underdog for their contest. With a third win over the big man, he showed the world that he is indeed for real, doing the seemingly impossible and submitting him!)

4) RVD's One Night Stand (In the weeks heading into Battle Lines Jack Evans issued an open-challenge for a match to any wrestler across the world. Of thousands upon thousands of wrestlers, who would accept it, but superstar Rob Van Dam! Evans certainly did not expect an opponent of his stature, and ability, as the former WWECW champion confidently won the match. Paul Heyman's history with Rob made it easy to secure Rob's appearance on the show, and we hope to see a lot more of Rob down the line.)

3) Cousin Eddie Betrays His Brothers (The scent of money can be very powerful for any man, and it was no different for Eddie Kingston. At Full Throttle he showed his true colours, accepting $20k from MVP's pocket and a place in Gen Ex to boot! Just when Brother Devon looked set to regain the tag-team gold for Team 3D, standing on one of the top rungs of the ladder, he was pushed off and out of the ring through multiple tables! New tag-team champions were assured, as was a shocking twist to this feud.)

2) Mickey Rourke Turns On Christian Cage (The most recent shock to the WA', Hollywood's own Mickey Rourke was supposedly in the corner of the challenger, but a change of heart and an alligience with the champion ensured that Christian left without the title. With Christian set to finish the job, a swerve was in order, delivering a sucker-punch to the jaw, followed by a brutal boot to the crotch. A defining moment in WAPW's short history.)

1) A Slight Wardobe Malfunction (Just one week ago, and we doubt any of the WAPW viewers will ever forget it! Rated TV-14 for a reason, exposed breasts were certainly a shocking way to start the show, with the Sugar Daddy's 'angels' ripping the clothes off of one anothers back - literally! It got the world talking and proved that you never know what's gonna happen next on Hazard!)



Until Hazard is posted, I thought I'd keep myself focused and read through the previous eight shows. One thing lead to another, and I found myself writing this. I figure I'll do one of these for various categories, i.e 'Best Matches', 'Funniest Moments' etc.
 
#109 ·
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

Full Throttle Feedback

Well, I may have taken awhile, but I’m finally dropping by with a review.

First thing that I don’t like is the absence of announcers actually hyping the event off, rather you just saying they do. Writing your Pay-Per-Views in recap is the opposite to what most people who use recap do, with them writing their weekly shows in recap, then the Pay-Per-Views in full. I’m not saying the matches have to be in full, but you’d probably be better off writing your Pay-Per-Views like your weekly shows , just with slightly longer matches.

I don’t know about opening with this tag match. You yourself have said during Hazard that neither team is very over, while I think the opener should give the crowd some people they like to get behind. I think you would’ve been better off with the cruiserweights personally. Besides that, there’s really nothing to comment on with this match, because all you really told us was that Jay won with the Jay-Driller. Seems a bit lazy that you’ve only given us that much detail, to be honest. I don’t like The Briscoes jumping The Natural Franchise after the match either, since they’re the faces, and it makes them look like dickheads. Not a great start, to be honest.

Nice to see an explanation as to why Albright disappeared off the face of the planet. :p I kinda think you’re overdoing the injuries, as you seem to have at least one hitting your roster every week, which is a bit much imo. A dropkick from Albright? Not really his type of move as he’s not a finesse type of guy. Albright picking up the win is fine, as it puts him back on the map, while you’ve continued Doane’s character along alright. Not sure about the aftermath on Doane’s part, as separating him from Roberts at this point would do him more harm than good. Hopefully you don’t go down the route of separating them.

This is the match that probably should have gone on first, as it is definitely the most exciting. While it seemed okay, there needed to be more action detailed (as there has needed to be in all of the matches so far), and you need to use spell check, because there were a lot of typos in this match that could have been corrected so easily. The ending to the match was pretty good though, and I’m glad to see you gave these guys some good time. The cruiserweights fell off the map in the past month a bit, so hopefully this signals a resurgence.

Haven’t been a big fan of this feud between Kennedy and Abyss, however, Kenny going after Abyss aggressively right from the start was a good beginning. The match itself was short, and didn’t seem really interesting tbh. If you run with Kennedy being actually injured (which I fear you will), you’ll be once again taking away from your roster unnecessarily.

Good to see the build for the debuting gothic leader coming.

The fact that you’re telling us how good Shelley vs Rey was while not giving us any of the action throughout is a bit of a copout. Surely some counters and moves could have been detailed. Shelley’s sudden recover from being draped across the ropes kinda seems like there wasn’t enough selling, and well, the referee just plain missing the low blow is a dodgy move. I think the name of the move you were looking for with the finish from Shelley was a crucifix. As for the Mistico/Mysterio error, hopefully this will lead to Rey vs Mistico down the line. If not, the finish was a bit pointless.

Having Gen Ex ask Kingston if he would sell out on 3D kinda ruins the swerve as it makes it expected, and well, I think it’d probably be better if they hadn’t made the offer on camera. Nice excuse for you forgetting about them last week too. :p Nice to see you actually detailing some spots here, with the Bubba Bomb spot onto the sandwiched Roddy looking sick. Not sure on how well Eddie Kingston fits in with Gen Ex, however I’ll see how it goes.

Again, a feud that you know I haven’t been too keen on, as it leaves a sour taste in the reader’s mouth no matter what the outcome was ever going to be imo. Burke jumping his bigger opponent early was a smart idea, though a bit repetitive since Kennedy had just done that to Abyss. Goldberg hitting the Spear that looks deadly, only for Burke to be running around not long after is a bit off. Burke having to use cheap tactics to get momentum makes sense, but the lead-up to that really didn’t. Burke dominated until the six minute mark? That’s about five minutes of complete and utter dominance from Burke, which I don’t like, especially since there no mention of a focus from Burke. If he was working over the leg of ‘Berg it’d be better, but with no focus, it just doesn’t go along with the psychology of a Goldberg match. Burke being able to get his feet on the ropes twice in a row also makes Goldberg seem like a moron, if anything. After making the mistake once, you’d think Goldberg would be smart enough to move Burke away from the ropes. The finish was extremely screwy, which is unfortunate considering the last match also ended with a screwjob. This match was never really going to benefit anyone, so I don’t really know wh you went with this feud.

I know it’s a small thing, but the title of the main event said North American Title. Just makes me feel this was rushed. Saying both men started off apprehensively only to then say Christian went for the Unprettier just two minutes in (thus at the beginning) was a bit contradictory, though it’s good to see you making the match exciting. Rourke jumping the barrier to make the count doesn’t make any sense really, as he doesn’t have any authority to do so. Seems much too similar to Sharmell making the count for Booker vs Joe last year at Victory Road. Rourke turning heel should be a big thing, but imo, it really isn’t. We’re already seen a heel turn and we’ve already seen quite a few screwy finishes tonight. Another one happening here is making this seem much too TNA-esque.


Overall, this certainly wasn’t your best work. I don’t know, but all of the screwy finishes seemed like too much. You went way overboard with it, and it just made the event seem a bit crappy. I know you struggled writing this, but it also seemed just slapped together as well, with it not meaning as much as your weekly shows, which I disagree with since this is the culmination of all your weekly shows. Hopefully you can pick up after this event, though at the moment, things seem to have stalled.
 
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Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

Thank you for the feedback recieved for Ful Throttle. WAPW has been a long-term project of mine ever since January, and I'm happy I've got to eight TV-shows. I've had great fun concocting different storylines for everyone on the roster, from guys like MVP all the way down to Colt Cabana. I've probably thought too far ahead, which is hindering me in the short-term. It's really hard right now to just get down to writing, which is really annoying for me. By no means am I quitting, but I'm going to be evaluating things some more.

Thanks, Jon.
 
#112 ·
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

Thank you for the feedback recieved for Ful Throttle. WAPW has been a long-term project of mine ever since January, and I'm happy I've got to eight TV-shows. I've had great fun concocting different storylines for everyone on the roster, from guys like MVP all the way down to Colt Cabana. I've probably thought too far ahead, which is hindering me in the short-term. It's really hard right now to just get down to writing, which is really annoying for me. By no means am I quitting, but I'm going to be evaluating things some more.

Thanks, Jon.
I know how you feel, it's a bit of a bitch when that happens. It happened to me multiple times when I was writing EPW and it's taught me to try not to plan overly far ahead with my current thread.
 
#111 ·
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

Good to hear you're sticking with this my friend. I know how easy it is to loose interest and motivation. In regards to the long term booking hindering you, I'd advise you not to book long term, but in quarters. 3 month periods of time. that's what I tend to do and I don't get overwhelmed by the task at hand, or frustrated by the fact I'm moving too slowly. I'm just getting into the project, doing some back reading as I'm off worth right now, so for that reason alone you're obligated to continue... lol.
 
#113 ·
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

Sup?

Business as usual. Expect more shows, more often. I've had my mini-break from writing and I've gotta say I feel good about BTB again. This weeks show is part of the Crossing Borders tour and is held in Mexico. The next three shows will also be held overseas (Japan, England and India). Hope you enjoy it. It might not be my finest work but all I'm worried about it getting back into the flow. Oh, and excuse any errors with the layout.







World Alliance Professional Wrestling presentsHAZARD!
Wednesday 25th March 2009
Arena Mexico, Mexico


Full Throttle:
Hazard kicks off in the form of a video package, highlighting the main-event from Sundays PPV Full Throttle! After going through each match individually, starting with The Briscoes vs. The Natural Franchise, it would show the big spots and finishes from each match along with any aftermath. After an extended showing of Goldberg vs. Elijah Burke in a title match, in which Elijah Burke purposely got himself counted out, the package his overdrive with the main-event. After showing clips of the entrances it kicked into gear with dramatic, back and forth highlights leading up to the seventeen minute mark. Up until this point, Christian had come close on numerous occasions, and was looking the man to win. However it didn't go his way, as courtesy of a Mickey Rourke swerve ~ ! With Bret Hart knocked down temporarily, Mickey Rourke made his way into to the ring, seemingly to aid Christian, but instead turning and nailing him with a punch to the jaw! This is followed up by a boot to the crotch, and then a playmaker from MVP! Bret Hart, disgusted, would make the bold decision to refuse to make the pin-count, and instead disqualify the champion. The show ends with Bret consoling Christian, and MVP on the shoulders of Gen Ex, holding the title belt aloft!

*OPENING VIDEO - 'HELL YEAH'*

*PYRO*

|Live Arena| After an impressive pyro display and the extra-long surveying of an insane Mexican crowd, we pan to the broadcast booth where our team of Joey Styles and Matt Striker gear us up for tonight’s show!

Joey Styles – Hello everybody and welcome – to Wednesday Night Hazard! We're coming to you LIVE as part of the 'Crossing Borders' tour from the world famous Arena Mexico in the heart-land of professional wrestling here in Mexic...

Before Styles can continue introducing tonight’s show, the action begins as the camera fixates on the top of the entrance ramp where Goldberg has Elijah Burke by the hair, dragging him towards and up into the ring! The fans are going crazy already, as Goldberg demands a microphone, which is swiftly handed to him. With one hand he still has control of Burke, and with the other he puts the mic to his lips.

Bill Goldberg –Mexico, you see this?! Heyman, do you see this? I do, and there's somethin' deeply wrong about this picture, and that is that I am NOT the WAPW North-American champion!

The 'Berg breathes heavily into the microphone following his sentiments, listening to intense crowds cheers.

Bill Goldberg –Paul, you know I respect you and that I think that you're a good guy, and believe you me - Bill Goldberg doesn’t think that of too many people. I like you Paul, and I know that the last thing that you want on your show, especially one of the magnitude of this, is a champion in intensive care. So what I propose to you, to make this short and sweet, is you come out here as the boss of WAPW, and you order one of these men at ringisde to ring the bell, SO I CAN HAVE MY REMATCH!!

The fans are in mark-out mode, responding to an angry should-be champion. Heyman doesn't appear, all the while Goldberg maintains his tight grip around the braided hair of the champ.

Bill Goldberg –Okay, Paul, I asked nicely man. I asked real nice, so how about this, if the bell does not sound at your orders within ten seconds - I BREAK every BONE in this punks body!!!

'Berg drops the mic, conducting the crowds chant with his free hand, and with it he counts 1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8 - but with that, there is movement at the entrance way. Paul Heyman tentatively emerges from onto the top of the ramp, motioning with his hands for Goldberg to calm himself. He hurries himself down into the ring, receiving a microphone, looking at MVP before then setting his sight on 'Berg.

Paul Heyman –Bill, I appreciate the sentiments about us being friends, and your right, the last thing I want here in the Arena Mexico is a controversy surrounding an injured champion, so with that in my mind and before I do anything - I'm going to have to ask you to release Elijah Burke from your grasp.

Goldberg looks at Heyman, not with the anger, as that has subsided mostly, but with a sort of grin. He feels in control of the situation. After pausing, he violently pushes his nemesis to the mat. He clutches his head, crouching behind Heyman, a safe distance from Goldberg.

Paul Heyman –Thank you.

Bill Goldberg –Look man, enough of this alright, I've done what you've asked me to, so now you do - what I'm telling you to do.

Big pop from our foreign friends. Heyman looks at Goldberg as if he didn't hear him right, clearly unimpressed by being ordered around.

Bill Goldberg –There's no easy way to go about this, but I'll tell you one thing - there sure as hell is a right way. The only way for this to be settled, is for you to make the rematch - RIGHT HERE ... RIGHT NOW!!

Another huge pop from the fans, soaking in the WAPW action.

Paul Heyman –Bill, you're right. What went down at Full Throttle on Sunday night was WRONG, Bill, it was WRONG. As head of WAPW, the last thing I want on pay-per-view night is for the matches to be tainted, and Elijah - that's exactly what you did. Champ, you ruined one of the two main-events single-handedly, and in turn - spoiled the show. The only way to go about this IS a rematch, and I guess at some point in time, you're going to get it!

Elijah suddenly regains his motion, leaping to his feet and getting in the face of Heyman, pissed at the prospect of a match with Goldy. He soon retreats behind the boss when Bill takes a couple steps towards him.

Paul Heyman – Next we...

*5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - CHRISTIAN CAGE*

Joey Styles - Well here's another man who surely feels hard-done-by coming out of Full Throttle! The man who was SCREWED out of the WAPW World title belt by Mickey Rourke and MVP ... here comes Christian Cage!

Christian is all smiles for the foreign crowd, looking deep into the arena before slapping his chest three times. The Canadian then makes his way to the ring, climbing the steps and stepping through the ropes, immediately receiving a microphone and making a move towards the ropes, leaning over slightly and looking to the crowd.

Christian CageWell as great as it feels to be here in the capital of wrestling in MEXICO ...

The usual pop is given, before Cage continues.

Christian CageIt doesn't feel as great as it should, because of one thing and one thing only. And that is that I am NOT the WAPW champion. See Mexico, the night before Full Throttle, last Saturday, I was kicking back in my home state of Miami Florida ... originally of Canada, eh.

Ever patriotic, he humorously places his hand on his heart and pauses.

Christian CageI was kicking back as the number one contender should, my wife sat alongside me, and all that was running through my head was 'how should I celebrate my title victory after Full Throttle in Mexico?' It was bugging me that whole weekend, even up until my match. Should I ... have a victory parade? Ya know, an open-top bus drive me around the city? How about a commemorative celebratory evening, with confetti, a podium - maybe some champagne? It also occurred to me, 'why not have a live sex celebration'?

The crowd pops. Horny devils.

Christian CageSee while I never decided on how to celebrate, now, after what took place, it doesn't even matter. I went into Full Throttle with a game-plan, and that was to win the title. To an extent, it worked. I kicked MVP's ass all over the building and then some, but what I wasn't counting on was that traitorous ... conniving ...

Matt Striker –Uh oh.

Christian Cage... devious, piece of crap named MICKEY ROURKE.

Mexico pop at the mention of the heel. Bless 'em.

Christian CageWhat's done is done and I can't turn back time and do the match all over. BUT, what I will say, and this is directed straight to you Paul, is that I want my REMATCH!!

Heyman loosens the collar on his white buttoned shirt, takes a deep breath and readies himself for the impending demands.

Christian CageI've done a lot of soul-searching over the past three days, I've considered my options and I appreciate that you've got a lot going on, but I'm not going to stand here and neither are you, and pretend that what went on at Full Throttle wasn't a crock of shit!!

Paul Heyman –Christian, I'm not going to stand here and pretend that what went down wasn't ... dishonest ... and believe me, in due course, you will get what you deserve, but right now, you're just going to have to relax and wait until that day.

Christian CageHa. I'm sorry if I come off sounding like someone who got SCREWED out of the biggest prize in our industry ... but I am not one to sit around with my thumb up my ass with a brown nose, and wait for my chance! Paul, I want my title rematch and I want it here TONIGHT!!

As the crowd continues to ring-out with cheers, Goldberg makes a move towards Christian.

Bill Goldberg –Well I guess that makes two of us. Christian, we don't have a problem with eachother, but tonight - this is my night, and I'M getting my rematch.

There is a tense stand-off between the two, who lock eyes on eachother and look as if some commotion is to follow, until Heyman intervenes.

Paul Heyman – Guys, this is WAPW. In this company, it's the BOSS who makes the matches, not the talent! Nobody is making matches behind my back, so the two of you are going to have to wait.

Neither look impressed with Heyman playing the authoritarian, clearly caught up in the HEAT OF THE MOMENT ~

Christian CageI've waited. I waited ever since Battle Lines to get my shot, four long weeks, and when I did get it - it was taken right from under my nose by MVP.

There's now another stand-off, with both Cage and Goldberg facing Paul Heyman, the two demanding matches for tonight.

*BIG THING'S POPPIN'*

MVP - Well I guess I'm the fourth and final piece to this puzzle aren't I. The 'crown jewell' of the WAPW roster. Paul, I don't know what games you playin', but you ain't the only one with power around here. In case you forgot, I AM the WAPW Champion.

The brash superstar raises his title hig above his head, parading it for the entire audience to see.

MVP - No one, and I mean, no one - makes matches involving me and my title, without consulting me first. Not only am I the champion of the world ... the greatest man to have ever lived ... WAPW's MVP ... but I'm damn good lookin' too. So, considering all that, Christian, I'm sorry to dissapoint, but you're gonna have to move your ass on out of my ring, and that goes for the other three of you.

Nobody moves, instead, Christian and Goldberg take a step towards MVP.

MVP - I suggest ... no ... I DEMAND that you proceed to take your belt-less asses on out of here, so myself and the guiding light of WAPW Elijah Burke can celebrate our title wins! Ladies, if you will...

MVP clicks his fingers and turns his attention to the ramp, as three scantilly-clad women emerge, carrying two champagne bottles and glasses.

MVP - See Christian, unlike you, and this entire country for that matter, WE actually have something to celebrate.

The fans, who understand English, boo intently. Christian turns to face the women on the ramp.

Christian CageSkanks ... take on step further, and your boys over here will find those champagne bottles STRAIGHT UP THEIR ASSES!

As the 'skanks' turn away and exit, MVP begins trash-talking Christian off of the mic. Heyman, sensing a brawl, intervenes once again.

Paul Heyman –Christian, Montel - easy.

Christian CageThey sure were...

Paul Heyman –Look, enough. I've had it up to here personally with all four of you. You both want title matches, and frankly you both deserve those title matches. So, I guess what comes next is an impromptu PPV main-event announcement. Next month, at Uprising, when the WA' returns to the USA, the two of you are going to put it ALL on the line.

Burke and Montel look questioningly at the boss.

Paul Heyman –That's right, you heard me correctly, but what you didn't hear was the stipulation. See, the term 'all on the line' is a little vague, so let me clear it up for you; at Uprising next month live on PPV, Montel, the WAPW champion - you will team with Elijah, the North American champion, and TOGETHER ... you will defend BOTH titles against the team of CHRISTIAN ... AND BILL GOLDBERG!!

Both MVP and Elijah Burke flip, pleading with Heyman not to go through with this, but the figures of Goldberg and Christian quiten them.

Paul Heyman –At Uprising ... one of you two teams are going to have to 'rise up' and stake your claim as the two best champions, because it's WINNER TAKE ALL!!

*HELL YEAH*

Paul drops the microphone and exits the ring to the theme music of Hazard. We head to a commerical break with the visual of MVP and Elijah Burke on one side of the ring alongside eachother, staring straight into the eyes of their Uprising opponents - Bill Goldberg and Christian!








COMMERCIALS







Following a brief recap of what went down before the break, it's time for our opening contest! Joey Styles and Mat Striker remind us that this is a rematch from Sunday's PPV event, and before the entrance a short video package plays; detailing the ending of Albright vs. Doane (Jake Roberts inadveterantly distracts his own protégé leading to an Albright win, and Doane snapping, hitting a kick to the mid-section followed by a forward-jumping DDT).

*CRASH*

The familiar drone of sirens blare, before Doane's theme transcends into a trash metal beat. Doane isn't trailed to the ring by Jake 'The Snake' tonight, after Doane floored his manager at FT. He emerges wearing an attire of black boots, knee pads, red trunks and black wrist tape. The 'Antisaint' enters the ring with intensity and does not need any further motivation for the match.

*FOR REAL*

Confident but focused following his PPV win on Sunday, Brent Albright soon makes his entrance. Wasting no time to pose or slap the hands of fans, he strides to the ring, using the ring steps to make his way up and in. He hops up onto a turnbuckle and looks deep into the crowd, taking in the Mexican surroundings, before beating his chest and turning to face his opponent.

Match One - Brent Albright vs. Ken Doane
Picking up from where both of these stars left off on Sunday night, the match starts at a fast-pace, immediately tieing up with intensity and Doane pushing Albright into the corner. Upon locking up again, Doane is pushed into the corner. Brent swings for a chop, but it is ducked, as Doane slips out from under the arm of Albright and pushes him back into the corner. His quest for momentum is blocked again, as he is backed all the way into the other corner by means of repeated, stinging chops! The bout continues in a hard-hitting and fast-paced manner, until Doane is eventually clotheslined out over the ropes and onto the outside. The brawl swings in Doane's favour and as they re-enter the ring he continues, dominating for the following three minutes. Albright, as intense and tenacious as he is, is clearly flustered by that of his opponent. The Anti Saint would roar with every punch landed and clothesline executed. As always the tide would have to turn, and at seven minutes, it did. With Albright firmly in control, Doane slips out of the ring and retrieves a steel chair. He has flipped yet again. By this time (former?) manager Jake Roberts would make a beeline to the ring, climbing onto the apron for a confrontation with Doane. "Don't you use that - DON'T USE THE FUCKING CHAIR" Roberts would yell, but it was futile, at least as far as intentions were concerned. Doane turns away from Jake and lifts the chair high in the direction of Albright, but is scuppered by a boot to the gut and then a devastatingly effective CROWBAR!! Doane has no hope, as Albright cranks the arm more and more, and within four seconds he taps.
Winner @ 8.47 minutes - Brent Albright

*FOR REAL*

As Albright stands above Ken Doane, who is clutching his arm in agony, his is raised in victory by the referee. After hopping up onto each turnbuckle to briefly raise both hands in the air, he makes his exit, leaving Ken Doane, standing, and Jake Roberts who has just entered the ring.

Joey Styles - Talk about combustible elements! After what we saw at Full Throttle - you know there's gonna be trouble now!

Nice one, Joe, way to jinx us. As The Snake apprehensively makes his way towards a visibly distraught Ken Doane, he tries to apologise half-heartedly. Doane shakes his head and points to the ramp, hinting where he wanted Jake to head. He turns down the offer of leaving, and continues to try and make it right with the Antisaint. After repeatedly being told to go verbally, Doane has had enough, grabbing Jake by the throat with by hands and pushing him up against the ropes. Seething, yet bearing a face of collectedness, he tells Roberts soberly, "don't get in my way ever again". After Roberts reluctantly, but obviously has to, agree(s), Doane releases him and storms to the back. Jake stands in the ring with his hands on his hips, wondering what he's just let slip away.

***TONIGHTS MAIN-EVENT - MISTICO VS. ALEX SHELLEY***

|Paul Heyman's Office| We cut backstage to find Paul Heyman seated, looking up at a rather negative WAPW Champion. MVP waits for the right moment before beginning, letting tension build, yano?

MVP - Paul, i-it's not funny.

Heyman ponders asking MVP what he means, but elects to sit and listen.

MVP - Let's get some facts straight, Paul; you're the boss here, right?

The boss nods, cause he's the boss 'n stuff.

MVP - A pretty good one at that you'd like to imagine, huh?

Mostly staving away from a grin, he shrugs his shoulders in agreement.

MVP - Paul, if you want to be taken seriously around here as a promoter, you don't screw around with the champion. I made this company, and just like *Clicks Fingers* that - I can break it. Nielsens, Paul, you're pretty high on them, right? Well they're pretty high on WAPW too, or should I say, they're high on MVP. I'm the one these people tune in to see. Not Christian, as much as you'd like to say otherwise. I'm the champ, and I have power around here, ite?

Paul Heyman - Well I...

MVP - ... I ain't through talkin' at you yet, man. I'm the champ, and I'm the last person you wanna piss off - so what the HELL were you smokin' when you decided to put my title on the line in a tag-match, huh?! What the HELL was goin' through your mind, Paul? Ain't it enough that at Battle Lines, I had not one, not two, but THREE opponents? At Full Throttle, after pinning Christian's punk-ass before, you give him the match *clicks fingers* like THAT. To make matters worse, you like to put Bret Hart as the referee a lot for me, don't ya? Well as far as you try to undermine and scheme away at my title reign - it ain't been to successful now has it.

Heyman shakes his head, not in agreement, but rather annoyance at MVP's accusations.

MVP - Uprising ... it's a new low for you Paul. I can lose my title ... without being pinned?

Paul Heyman - Well Montel, that is part of the stipulation. However you can also RETAIN the title without being the one that pins. That ought to even the score, huh.

The champion looks to the floor, more specifically to his $10000 shoes. Though out of shot, they're obviously expensive. He's the champ, k? He grins before looking back up.

MVP - Paul, you and I both know - Elijah ... he's good ... a phenomenal prospect ... but come on, we know - he ain't got on their levels. He's not ready for that responsibility. He'll be the death of my reign, man.

Just as Montel finishes his last sentence, Elijah emerges into the scene. MVP is oblivious. Heyman looks up once before rubbing his chin and clearly laughing on the inside at what might occur.

MVP - Hell, you may as well make it a handicap match, ite. If I'm outta the ring, and he steps in with either Goldberg or Christian ... man he ain't gonna last the distance. I won the title ... on my own ... and I should defend it ... on my own. This latest ploy in the whole anti-MVP saga, it's low, man. It ain't right. I'm an A-lister ... the rated-R mister ... the ballin' superstar ... the MVP - of WAPW. This ain't no way to treat yo' champion.

Paul, decides he's heard enough, and looks directly at Elijah Burke, who doesn't look too cheery. The crowd pop, as MVP slowly turns to face his buddy. There is an awkward silence.

Elijah Burke - So it's like that, huh? That's the way we're gonna roll?

MVP tries to reason with him, but is cut off.

Elijah Burke - N-n-nah. You don't think I'm a worthy guy to be competing with your title at stake. That's fine, that's real fine, but need I remind you of just what the hell I have at stake? All I've worked for the past two months - the crown jewell of my career? The WAPW north-american championship? If you haven't got the confidence in me ... then why the hell should I have the confidence in you? ... Especially without Mickey Rourke - at ringside.

The last comment draws a look of sheer annoyance from the WAPW champion, as the two stare eachother down. Another long pause occurs.

Elijah Burke - I won my title on my own, Montel. Without me ... without Jack, Roddy and Austin - and without your Hollywood friends - where would you be?

Burke leaves MVP to ponder the question, as he exits the scene. Heyman is sat looking amused, whilst MVP holds his head in his hands. If he didn't have confidence in Elijah Burke when they were friends - what if they're enemies? What would that mean for the title? Why am I questioning?








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*THE EX LEVEL*

The hip-hop/techno beat which serves as Gen Ex' theme music plays loudly throughout the Arena Mexico, prompting a mixed reaction from the eager fans. Roderick, Jack, Austin and EDDIE KINGSTON make a slow walk to the ring, all dressed in smart suits reminiscent to their leader if you will, MVP. One after another they enter the ring, first the tag-champions, Aries & Strong, then Jack Evans, who in a rather immature way sneaks in as Eddie was going to climb through the ropes ... and then, er, Eddie. All four men raise their hands high into the air and look deep into the crowd. Jack jumps onto the second rope in the corner of the ring and maniacally 'Wooos' before yelling 'Gen Ex baby'. He climbs onto the top rope before back-flipping off onto the mat. He bows before the fans - but as he's walking backwards, bumps into Eddie Kingston. He immediately scuppers. Aries has a mic...

Austin Aries -Well isn't this just perfect. Off the back of Full Throttle, we stand before you - your NEW Tag-team Champions!

They pause to parade their titles some more.

Austin Aries - Well, actually, no. See, we are in the cesspool, known as Mexico.

A rather unnesscasry, but effective, cheap shot from Aries.

Austin Aries - What you see before you are current champions...

He grins cheesily to the camera and points with his thumb and finger.

Austin Aries -Future champions...

The camera pans Eddie Kingston, who is standing with hands on hips. Jack Evans sprints away up onto the top rope, where he raises both hands again, before once again back-flipping off. Aries and Strong don't look happy, with a perverbial face-palm look.

Austin Aries -A group that over a short period of time has been assembled, consisting of the BEST young talent in the world today. The past, present and future is what the world is looking at right now, and damnit - we're lookin' good.

Aries and Strong grin, whilst Evans makes a move to the top rope, but is pulled off by Eddie Kingston.

Austin Aries -It's been a hard-journey to get there, courtesy of Team 3D's PAL Heyman, but we finally got there in the end, to ensure that with all that's wrong in the world, be it hunger, the economy, and swine-flu...

Aries tilts his black sunglasses down momentarily to look to the crowd, accusingly.

Austin Aries - With all of that which is wrong - all that MATTERS, is right. Gen Ex, Aries and Strong, are the WAPW Tag-team champions. It took three wins to ensure that the shackles of Brother Ray and Devon are finally off of us, but what's done is done. That's all in the past, and more importantly - Team 3D are in the past. I mean let's face it, they're good, great even, phenomenal in their day - but their day, Mexico, is plain and simply not today. It wasn't their day on Sunday, nor will it be EVER again, not as long as we're the tag-team champions. Ray, Devon - you thought you one-upped us at Battle Lines when you brought in your cousins to do your dirty work for you. You thought that was pretty smart, well on Sunday - that was pretty damn smart too, huh?! You selfish bastards, brought Eddie Kingston into WAPW for the sole purpose of winning you the tag-team titles and keeping you safe. Is that REALLY how you guys operate? You forget about family-values, and instead use them for your own gain? For the month that he's been in WAPW, Eddie Kingston was floundered. See, all he was used for by you was a henchman. He had no direction under the wings of you two. But now, Eddie, you're in the place where ALL of the rest want to be - but where ONLY the BEST are accepted.

Aries extends his hand to Kingston, who accepts it and shakes.

Austin Aries -The latest addition to Gen Ex ... the last of a dying breed ... Eddie KINGSTON!

Boos trickle in from the crowd as he raises his hands aloft, bearing a straight face.

Austin Aries -Eddie, as a member of Gen Ex, I assure you that your talent will be nourished, enhanced, and in time - fulfilled. The stage is yours, amigo.

There is a long pause after Kingston is handed the mic, pondering what to say. After a while, he begins.

Eddie Kingston - Now Team 3D, cousin Ray, cousin Devon - I want you to hear where I'm comin' from. We're family. Family, especially the Dudley family, watch out for eachother. I came in to WAPW, watched your back, and got what in return? What? Too many bigger fish to fry? GOT NO TIME FOR COUSIN EDDIE?! Well to tell you the truth, it's over. That's history now. I understand the veteran attitude that you two have, I do. All that you two want is to keep a hold ... or, now, REGAIN, those tag-team titles. That's all you want. That's why you brought me here. You didn't bring me or Spike in because you wanted us to be competing in WAPW for titles. You weren't lookin' out for us. You used us.

Eddie pauses, listening to the boos. He is in a rather sombre state.

Eddie Kingston - Now whatever Austin said about family values meanin' shit, I don't care. Family - is family. You're my family, and I love you. I-I can't choose who my family are, and to be honest, I wouldn't want to change it. Whether you're lookin' out for me in WAPW or not, you're still a part of my heart. That's why, Devon, Ray, at Full Throttle, is was with a heavy heart that I did what I had to. It wasn't about money, or titles, it was about recognition. You boys look out for yo' best interests - and now, I do too. I did what I had to for the best interests of Eddie Kingston. By joining Gen Ex, my potential soared. It's not about hatred for you, it's about what I want in my career. Titles, titles - and to never have to come back to this place, again.

Austin enjoyed that one, laughing in the faces of the thousands in attendance.

Eddie Kingston -3D, our paths - they'll no doubt cross. You two are gunning for me, that's great, I guess we're gunning for you two. It's not personal, what I'm gonna have to do to you if you push it - it's simply business.

Kingston pauses, before handing the mic back to Austin.

Austin Aries -As Team 3D found out at Full Throttle, GEN EX are in the business of WINNING. Third times a charm, and now, we look forward to whatever new challenges await us in the future. Any tag-teams out there, that want us at Uprising - you know where we are. We're not ducking anybody, or any THING. We've gone through tables, climbed ladders, just to get here, and Gen Ex - aren't ever giving it up.

Aries assembles a line, where the four members of Gen Ex in the ring raise each others hands in the air! As Austin and Roderick take a step forward towards the ropes, Evans keeps a hold of Kingston's. The New Yorker gives him an odd look, before being shocked with a SUCKER PUNCH TO THE MOUTH!!! The crowd are in shock, and rightfully so. So are the tag-champions apparently, who turn back and separate the two, both holding Eddie back. They calm the situation before leaving again. As Eddie continues to stare down Evans intensely, he is SHOCKED once again by a clothesline to the back by Austin Aries!! As Kingston stumbles forward he immediately turns to Aries, and is met with two middle-fingers. He doesn't know what the hell is going on, and even more so when he is mugged by Evans, followed by Aries and Strong!! They floor him with punches before stomping away of the downed Gen Ex 'member'. The beatdown continues savagely, as Strong and Aries pummel him into the corner! Jack Evans sneaks out of the ring and retrieves a chair, with everybody still in shock. The commentators have yet to form a single legible word. Evans passes the weapon to Aries, who uses it to choke out Kingston, pressing it hard up against his neck in the corner of the ring!!

Joey Styles -They used him! They turned him against his own family damnit, and now look what he gets in return!! This is sickening!

Matt Striker -Well who knows, maybe he still gets the $20k and the title shot. That's worth a beating, right?

Joey Styles - I do not believe this! Somebody has to put a stop to this carnage! Gen Ex have taken it to the next level alright - they've crossed the line.

Kingston is dragged into the centre of the ring, laying front first, and is beaten down with chair-shots to the back repeatedly! Whilst Aries and Strong take turns in working over the defenceless Kingston, Jack Evans retrieves a TABLE. After sliding it into the ring, it's set up to the side of Eddie. Luckily for him, before they get to use it, who else but TEAM 3D make a beeline to the ring, both bearing baseball bats!! Some might question why they would want to save the person that cost them the titles, but no one can say that the beating was right! Gen Ex split as 3D enter the ring. They've left their mark. All three gather on the ramp triumphantly, Aries and Strong taunting 3D with the title-belts. Devon, none to impressed, makes a move towards the ropes, prompting Gen Ex to pick up the pace, before retracting. They watch on as Gen Ex exit the scene eventually, before turning their attention to Kingston. Their cousin uses the ropes to pull himself to his feet, clutching at his gut. He looks soulfully at his cousins and clearly mouths, 'I'm sorry'. 3D look at eachother, and Ray pats Eddie on the back. Kingston hobbles forwards - but is caught off guard when Devon delivers a hard kick to the gut, before lifting him up above the table - and then finally being slammed by Ray THROUGH THE TABLE with a 3D!!! Talk about carnage!

Joey Styles - Dear LORD!! Team 3D are in no mood for happy families with Eddie Kingston that's for sure!

Ray and Devon stand above their downed Cousin, almost sorry for what they've done, all the while knowing that it had to happen. Ray pats Devon on the back, before they make their exit from the ring. As they are at the bottom of the ramp, they look up to see in the distance both Jay and Mark Briscoe. Both observe the scene briefly, taking in the surroundings, before signalling to 3D that THEY'RE next in line for the titles...


***TONIGHTS MAIN-EVENT - MISTICO VS. ALEX SHELLEY***

|Video Package|The camera depicts the back of a man standing at the top of a cliff, staring deeply into the scenic surroundings yonder. He wears a black hooded top as well as black sweat pants. He speaks candidly as if he were in conversation.

??? - Every so long, for every generation in wrestling, emerges the new top-guy, a man who would take the business and almost single handedly change the way it was run. The eightees had Hogan ... the ninetees, Austin ...

The hooded man turns from the cliff and embarks on a long downhill run through the trees and greenery; the camera has yet to show his face.

??? - Here we are in 2009. Fast forward through Harley Race, Ric Flair, Hogan, Michaels, Austin - it's my time. What I'm coming to WAPW to do is to set a new standard. I want to take this company, and make it bigger and better. At the end of my career they're going to be talking about me for as long as wrestling exists. I'll go down as the best of all time.

After reaching the bottom of the woodlands he drops to all fours and frantically begins performing push-ups and then sit-ups.

??? - The business needs someone like me. They need Brian Danielson.

Danielson stands beneath an enormous tree, looking up at its many outward-pointing branches. Like a cat, he leaps vertically and grabs ahold of one of its branches, performing strenuous pull-ups in mid-air.

Brian Danielson - My names not nearly as big as it should be. I've turned down WWE, I've turned down TNA -- I've fought all over the world; Japan, Mexico, Canada, England - all across America on the independents. Wherever I go - great things follow. I'm widely acknowledged, and rightfully so, as the best in the world. Like a hand into a glove, my name with that title, it was meant to be.

Brian grabs an axe and begins wielding it into a tree with force, yelling from the top of his lungs with each ounce of contact made.

Brian Danielson - I've trained in the dojo's, the dungeons, every top-class training facility across the world. I want to get better and better, and I will get better and better. I'm the complete athlete. Never has there been a wrestler as well-rounded and as skilled in all forms as combat as The American Dragon.

He stops finally, driving the axe into the tree one last time before turning to face the camera, speaking before signing off with a grin.

Brian Danielson - I'm Brian Danielson, and I AM wrestling.








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*INTO THE ABYSS*

|Live Arena|The daunting theme music of 'The Monster' Abyss plays to a mixed reaction, and in turn, he emerges being lead up the ramp and into the ring by 'Father' James Mitchell. Abyss is wearing tram-like blue jeans and a cut-off cream coloured straight jacket. Mitchell scans the arena before beginning.

James Mitchell - So here we are, Mexico, myself and Abyss have come full circle. After last Sunday's dismantling of Mr. Kennedy, just like a prophesised, Abyss is finally back to his destructive best. We have had to wait longer than I had anticipated, but the bright light shone through and lead us to the promise land once again. See, at Full Throttle, there was blood, sweat and broken bones for Kenneth. He was foolish enough to go into that match thinking that he had a hope in hell of winning, and look where he is now. He's laid out, injured, CRIPPLED, at the hands of my son.

Abyss rubs his hands together maniacally.

James Mitchell - Kennedy was lucky to last seven minutes against him, and now, they don't know if he's EVER coming back! You're cooped up in a hospital bed somewhere, and I hope they have cable, because I want you to hear what I have to say, and this goes for everybody in the back too, for that matter; the wrestlers, the referees, the EMT's, even YOU Paul Heyman. I hope to Satan himself that the WAPW locker-room has taken notice, and heeded the warning, because if anybody gets in the way of this wrecking ball and the WAPW title, YOU will wind up in the same hospital ward as Kennedy. So, WAPW, the further emphasise how Abyss plans on destroying, dismantling, and obliterating the entire roster, he's instructed me to lay down an open-challenge. You're all watching in the comforts of your locker-rooms, far, far away from ringside, and I wouldn't be surprised if nobody showed the guts to come out here and face this man! Tonight is a holy night, for many reasons beyond my control, but for anybody who answers the challenge - it will be your LAST!

Abyss is left solitary in the ring, as his father steps out through the ropes and takes his place at ringside. Seconds pass and the monster awaits an opponent...

*PITBULL*

Joey Styles - Jamie Noble?

The camera shows the puzzled, and slightly amused face of Mitchell at ringside, as well as Abyss', as Hardcore Champion Jamie Noble emerges from the back. With his title slung over his left shoulder he carries a microphone in his right hand, stepping into the ring with no fear.

Jamie Noble -So lemme' get this straight boy, you lookin' for an opponent, right here right now?

Abyss nods eagerly.

Jamie Noble -Good, cause' to tell you the truth, I'm been itchin' for a fight too. See, last Sunday at the Full Throttle, I didn't get no place on the show. Eight matches and dang it, I wasn’t on any of 'em. So right now, I'm gonna show to Mexican, to America, the entire world, just why I'm the WAPW Hardcore champ...

With that being said, Noble crashes the microphone over the head of Abyss, catching him completely off-guard.

Match Two - Abyss vs. Jamie Noble
Despite starting the match off by catching the big man by surprise, in the end the finish was inevitable. Abyss would go on to win comfortably, but only after resisting Noble's many attempted-comebacks. Like a rabid dog, Noble wouldn't quit, worming his way out of the black hole slam after just one minute and unloading with a barrage of punches. Clotheslines were ineffective and in the end, his downfall, running straight into a this time successful black hole slam for the three. For all his tenacity and guts, after just under five minutes it was all over.
Winner @ 4.49 minutes - Abyss

*INTO THE ABYSS*

With Jamie Noble crumpled in a heap in the corner of the ring, James Mitchell joins his son, praising him for the pain he had just inflicted. Abyss seems to take a step towards Noble, as blood-thirsty as ever, but Mitchell instructs him to do otherwise. After lapping up the boo's of the Mexican crowd, Mitchell leads Abyss out of the ring. He steps out through the ropes and jumps to the mat below, however as the monster attempts to exit, be is BLIND-SIGHTED by a rejuvenated Jamie Noble! More guts than brains were displayed as he attacked the big man from behind, clubbing him with the inside of his arm, and then striking him i the lower-back repeatedly with forearms.

Joey Styles - He just never knows when he's been beat, does Jamie Noble!

Abyss turns to Noble and sends him flying across the ring with a right-hand, but is met with a running dropkick to the sternum, sending him into the corner. After one corner-splash, he attempts another, but is caught in mid-air second time around, and slammed down with a running spine-buster! As Noble hurries to his feet he is lifted up and laid across the shoulders of Abyss, before being slammed down onto them back-first with the SHOCK TREATMENT!!!

Matt Striker -He may have the mental capacity to never give in, Joe, but physically he is out for the count.

After sitting and regaining his composure in the middle of the ring next to the motionless body of Jamie Noble, he finally gets to a level base and exits the ring slowly. He meets Mitchell outside and is shaking violently, comforted by his father. As the two make tracks up the ramp towards the back, about three-quarters of the way up, amazingly, Abyss is jumped AGAIN by Jamie Noble!!

Joey Styles - What the?! He's gone after Abyss - a-again!

The Pitbull lives up to and exceeds his name, pouncing on Abyss and taking him to the ground, laying into the back of his head and upper-back with hard fists. He is soon tossed away, allowing Abyss to get to his knees, but he's soon flattened by a running kick to the head!! Abyss is rocked, falling backwards, but still kneeling. Noble wipes the trickling sweat from just inside his hairline, before backing up. He then charges at Abyss once more and connects with a SECOND running kick to the head! As the big man teeters, Noble takes an even bigger step back, aiming to finish him off with another hard kick.

Matt Striker -You know those kicks to the head of Abyss may hurt like hell, but they're not exactly going to make much of a lasting difference to his psyche are they...

Noble roars, before sprinting towards Abyss, attempting to deliver a final punt, but is instead caught by the open-palm of his rival. Abyss raises his arm high into the air and wraps it around Jamie's neck, stopping him in his tracks and choking him. Mitchell likes what he sees as his soon gets to his feet and directs Noble further and further up the ramp. Eventually they divert left towards the edge of the stage, the Hardcore champion still in Abyss' grasp. Noble is pushes closer and closer towards the edge, beneath which is a ten-foot drop onto goodness-knows what. Temporarily, Noble breaks free, raking the eye of Abyss and then attempting to know HIM off of the edge. He backs up and swings big for the masked man, but tragically it is countered into a choke once again, this time Abyss would lift Noble into the air and SLAM NOBLE OFF OF THE STAGE!!!!

Joey Styles - OH MY GOD!!!!

As expected there is a long pause following Noble's demise. Abyss and Mitchell would leave grinning, and as Mitchell had promised, EMT's flooded onto the scene. The commentators are silent for the majority of the time, occasionally chipping in with a sombre comment. Noble lays in amongst shattered would and all sorts of wiring. He apparently crashed through multiple tables, barely missing the electrical equipment, and is eventually lifted up onto stretcher carefully and a neck-brace is placed around him. Surprisingly, a worried NIDIA would rush out and down to Noble, accompanying him whilst being stretchered away. The camera would follow Noble's enforced exit, showing his seemingly unconscious face the whole time. At the top of the ramp the Hardcore champions eyes would open slightly, and you can just about make out what he is trying to say - 'Abyss, I ain't done with him, let me out, I ain't done'.

***TONIGHTS MAIN-EVENT - MISTICO VS. ALEX SHELLEY***

|Backstage Area| A backstage corridor is chillingly walked by four figures, one of which leading the other three. The leader is dressed in a black cloak, hooded. We can only see the back of him, but his followers are Paul London, David 'Gangrel' Heath and Matthew Michaels. They are all dressed similarly, with black trousers and long-sleeve shirts, buttoned at the top. Their walk commences as the camera stops following them and instead sees them from afar.







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|Voice Over/Live Backstage| Joey Styles briefly takes us back to what happened before the break, narrating the shocking moment where Jamie Noble was chokeslammed off of the stage, “OMG 50 FEET TO THE FLOOR ~ !”. Yeah. After falling fifteen feet through several tables, narrowly evading electrical equipment, we see a live shot of Noble being loaded up into an ambulance. Nidia watches on in a state of shock.

|Live Arena| Hazard returns in front of the live Mexican audience following the commercial break. The camera pans a small section of the fans at the front-row, before the action continues.

*SUGAR SWEET*

To the delight of the crowd ‘Sugar Daddy’ Lance emerges. Dressed in 80’s rock and roll attire, tight and flamboyant black pants with a leopard-skin top-hat, he is joined by two of his ring-girls. The two, let’s call them blondie and brunette, are in-front and behind their man, due to the ‘slipping out’ that occurred last week. Reminding us of what went down, Joey Styles briefly narrates a censored version of a clip from last week, where Brunette would rip the top from her counter-part, leaving her bare. Back in the ring, Sugar Lance has a microphone and is standing confidently in front of the fans.

Sugar Lance – Hey Mexico – OLLALEEEY!

The crowd react positively to Lance’s Spanish interaction.

Sugar Lance – Well, that’s about all I got. Fear not though, Mexico, for the Sugar Daddy has a Sugar Sweet surprise for you!

Lance laughs rather sinisterly. All in good humour, though.

Sugar Lance – See for the past two weeks, my girls have been having some ‘issues’. CLIMAXING – in last week’s incident in which Allison got her shirt ripped off. Haha, it was a sad, sad day for Men-kind.

He laughs at his sentiments; the men in the arena don’t seem to be TOO horrified by the breasts on show last week.

Sugar Lance – Their differences quite obviously need to be settled, and what better way to do so than in a match that will allow the opportunity for revenge after last week. What I’m referring to, girls, is a SUGAR DADDY STRIP-DOWN MATCH!!!

The Mexican audience pops enthusiastically, as does Lance.

Sugar Lance – The object of this match, Allison, Hannah, is to strip your opponent of their clothes. The winner, bar every single man inside the Arena Mexico and watching at home, is whoever can stand in-front of their naked opponent with clothes on their back!!

The girls on either side of Lance begin to trash-talk each other, wagging their fingers at each other.

Sugar Lance – Hey, hey, hey – girls, girls, girls – come on, save it for the match.

Lance momentarily holds the girls apart, before looking to his wrist-watch.

Sugar Lance – Which by the way, starts (he takes another observative glance at his rather flashy wrist watch) NOW!

Lance takes a single step backwards allowing the two females to begin their ‘match’. Blonde Allison performs a single-legged take-down before locking in an ankle lock, before transcending into an STF. The two trade-submissions and epic top rope spots through-out their fifty minute classic. Hm. Actually, they scrap maniacally, screaming and trying to rip the clothes from each other. Lance acts as referee, although he spends the majority of the time observing his two girls with a glad expression on his face. After around thirty seconds of the cat fight, the mood drastically changes. The camera fixates on the top of the ramp suddenly, where Matthew, Paul and David stand bowed.

Matt Striker –Well there stand Matt Michaels, David Heath and Paul London, the apparent associates of 'Azrael'. The question is, what now? What do they have planned?

In the ring, Lance senses something is going down, and calls a stop to the match prematurely. He keeps an eye on the three whilst shepherding the girls out of the ring. Allison and Hannah both cross their arms and are more concerned with finishing their contest. They leave through the crowd, escorted by security. The gothic individuals soon make a move down the ramp, each carrying a large candle. They enter the ring, and the light dims considerably. It’s still visible what is happening, but there is an obvious sense of anticipation building. After entering they look around the arena with little emotion. Eventually they align in the centre; down on one knee each. Their candles are infront of eachother and their heads are bowed.

*ORGAN*

The eerie sound of a church-organ plays, soon to be accompanied by a drum beat and the pace quickens in the song. A hooded man soon emerges. Azrael. His head is low and in the darkness it is hard to decipher his identity. His arms are slightly outstretched so to lift the hooded trench coat from the ground. Upon entering the ring the lights brighten once more, which is the cue for him to remove the hood from his head and face. His head perks up as he stares into the arena whilst rooted to the spot. His hair is long, wetted, and of a light-brown colour. He is bearded; thinly going down the sides of his face with a thick goatee. Some recognise him as Chris Hero. He speaks slowly and precisely.

Azrael –So it had been written, so it had been prophesised, and so it has now come to pass.

He pauses for a while, pondering.

Azrael –I, am Azrael. Today is the twenty-fifth day of the third month. It’s been two-thousand and nine years in the making, has this day. Too long I have been waiting for an opportunity to walk the earth with such a purpose, with such a power. God once sent his first-born son to save the world, to open its inhabitant’s eyes and to save it from the nothingness of which it was becoming. God would watch on as thief’s, murderers and other sinners walked his land. Jesus was sent to change the direction of the earth, and he did. He opened eyes, momentarily. He cure the old, taught right from wrong, and is credited with helping the world continue to exist.

Still looking down, he grins slightly.

Azrael –Still, with God’s blessing, God’s orders and God’s love – he failed. He was crucified on a cross. Some see his death, as a noble one. Some, actually believe that he did more in death, made more of an impact in death, than he did whilst a mortal. Jesus, though, proved that he was weak. Even with all of the power in the world, he found himself nailed to a cross and made to suffer a humiliating death.

He raises his head rather dramatically.

Azrael –What some fail to understand is that there is no such thing as a noble death. Dying, is not a figment of nobility. You are judged by what you have done on this earth, and Jesus – failed. I, though, will not fail in my quest. I won’t crumble under pressure and fall where others have fallen. Azrael, does not ignore the past, and therefore is not doomed to repeat it.

There is an underlying sound of boos directed at him. He turns around to face his three accompaniments, before looking to the crowd once more.

Azrael –What you see assembled behind me is a gathering. A progeny. A group of men who are willing to give their mind, body and soul to Azrael’s cause. David ... Matthew ... Paul – you stand at my side with the sole intention of becoming my disciples. You seek guidance, you seek knowledge and you seek power (~). I, can give it to you. At the mere clicking of a finger I can confront the higher power and take whatever it is that we please. However, to gain such a lucrative position, to earn eternal life at Azrael’s side, you need to earn it. You need to prove your worth and show me why I should give power to YOU. Of all the billions of mortals walking the earth, the three of you are being groomed as my disciples.

He begins to slowly circle the three men, all of whom are kneeling deadly still with their candles.

Azrael –Over the coming weeks, leading to Uprising, there will be – an Uprising. The three of you will have to rise up to gain my elixir, and to be anointed to my side. In the three weeks, the three of you will face individual challenges. You will face tasks of which the average man in WAPW couldn’t handle. You will prove to me why I should invest such time and energy into you, or you shall fall into damnation. Only the strong will survive, men, and I will not accept failure. Paul...

Azrael moves towards London, who hops to his feet and gives full attention to him.

Azrael –Do you promise to uphold my commands, and give your soul to my cause?

London smirks slightly and then nods. Azrael moves to David, and Paul kneels once more. David gets to his feet.

Azrael –David, will you uphlod my orders and give your soul to my cause?

Heath nods once.

Azrael –Good. Now Matthew, can I trust you to uphold my commands and to give your soul to my cause?

Michaels nods in response before kneeling along with David and Paul. Azrael steps away and looks to the heavens with his eyes closed.

Azrael –O'Lord, I promise to rid WAPW of the sin, the sleaze and the wrong-doers. Father, you gave me life. You sent me from heaven, to bring the sinners hell. I will not fail you.

His head lowers and he looks into the camera, closing his eyes once again and slowly symbolising a holy cross on his chest with his right-hand.

*ORGAN*

His theme music hits suddenly and his eyes open wide. After leering at the camera for a short while he soon exits, his followers quick to follow. He leads them up the ramp, pausing at the top to look back at the crowd. He then continues and makes his exit.






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***TONIGHTS MAIN-EVENT - MISTICO VS. ALEX SHELLEY***

*BRITANIA*

The familiar sound of the triumphant trumpet plays through the sound system, accompanying the calm and collected entrance of Nigel McGuiness and big Shamus O'Shaunnessy. The fans are mostly indifferent, though leaning towards a heel reaction. McGuinness chews his gum brashly, wearing his trademark black sunglasses whilst leading the man in green down to the ring.

*NATURAL FRANCHISE*

The tempo picks up with the entrance of the flamboyant and somewhat over-confident youngsters. Dressed in matching black and pink shorts they make their entrance to a mixed reception. Stevens enters the ring with Douglas, hopping up onto the turnbuckle and pointing to the camera.

Match Three - The UK vs. The Natural Franchise
The low-key Brits have been going about their business in an admirable fashion as of late. Winning their previous three bouts, they were certainly on a roll. Many are talking about the performances of Nigel McGuiness and the ability of which he possesses. He showed it off in this match with the youngsters Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens. Starting off in the ring, he immediately made his presence known, following up an arm-wrench on Stevens and taking him down with a fire-mans carry. For all of a minute he dominated Chase, slapping on a head-lock before continuing his vertical offence with a shoulder block, sending Stevens back to his corner. Both men made the tags to their partners. SOS was soon to show why he’s an integral part of the UK’s good fortune, starting off with a military-press on the on-running Andy Douglas. After a spate of hard-hitting offence Douglas managed to squirm out of a powerbomb attempt, and then chopping the big man down with a drop-kick to his legs.
As the match continued both teams got in considerable offence, but none looked more likely to win than The UK. With Stevens and McGuiness in the ring once more at seven and a half minutes, the end came. McGuiness was picking up a full head of steam, taking down Stevens time after time with arm drags and then body slams. With his opponent dazed, he lent back through the ropes for n attempted flying-lariat, but found himself doing so on Douglas’ ropes, being met with a hard club to the back. This distracted Nige, but it all worked out in the end, as he moved out of the way of the on-coming Chase Stevens who crashed into his partner! McGuiness took a few steps back before taking Stevens’ head off with a brutal lariat!! 1,2 and 3!
Winners @ 8.02 minutes - The UK

Andy Douglas makes a sensible decision in pulling his partner out of the ring and to safety, as the proud winners stand tall with their arms aloft. McGuinness makes a move to the turnbuckles signalling that they too want title gold around their waists. He hops down and slaps the chest of his partner, who smiles at Nige. As the two make a move for the back, the camera briefly depicts the Briscoes watching on from the comfort of the lockerrom. Joey Styles adds, before sending us to the back, that both the UK and the Briscoes want title shots.

|Interview Area| The lovely Torrie Wilson is standing by backstage with Elijah Burke. The crowd pop loudly for her.

Torrie Wilson -Elijah Burke, earlier on tonight in Paul Heyman's office there appeared to be friction between yourself and the man who you will be teaming with at Uprising, MVP...

The North American champion scoffs.

Elijah Burke - Friction? Baby, that wasn't friction. What you saw earlier on wasn't my and MVP's association being severed. There is no middle way with me, and if there's a real problem between the two of us - he'll know about it. However, what went down earlier, was only human. I mean, MVP's the WAPW World Champion. He's worked his ass off to get that title, and I guess now, after about an hour of mulling things over and considering where he's coming from - I understand why he's concerned. I'm no veteran, and I'm no WAPW World Champ, but aside from MVP - I'm the best thing going today. I am the black Pope. I am WAPW's guiding light. More importantly than all of my accolades - I'm the North American champion. If Montel doesn't feel like I'm up to the challenge of keeping his title around HIS waist, then good - it means I've got something to prove. Torrie, when it's all said and done, at the end of Uprising, when Elijah Burke and MVP stand tall in the middle of that ring - we'll BOTH be champions still.

Looking pleased and assured with himself, he leaves, grinning at Wilson. She smiles at the camera as we go to a commercial.







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|Physio Room| Eddie Kingston is seated on a physio bed, holding an ice pack to the back of his neck. He looks despondent, staring down at the hard, cream-coloured floor. He perks up as the door opens and Team 3D make their way in, slowly, standing above their cousin. There is a long pause as Eddie looks at both of them. The conversation progresses slowly throughout.

Eddie Kingston - I-I screwed up, man.

Brother Ray - You're right, cuz, you did screw up. You made the mistake in trusting those no-good weasels of Gen Ex.

Eddie Kingston - I know, you guys, I-I'm sorry.

Brother Ray - Don't be, alright. The fact that you showed balls in standing for what you wanted, I'm proud. You did what you thought was right for you, and you career, and that's how it should be. So you decided that Gen Ex was the way to do it, and costing us our titles was how you were gonna get somewhere, but man - they used you. They made you turn on us, cost us our belts, and kicked you to the curb.

Eddie Kingston - Guess I ain't gonna be so stupid next time. Eh, but what about earlier - do we got beef?

Ray looks to Devon, his is standing with his arms crossed.

Brother Ray - No, there ain't no beef with family, man. You made a mistake, and you manned up. But, if you ever get in our way on your little journey - we'll make you regret it, family or no family.

Kingston nods in reluctant agreement. Ray smiles at his cousin. Suddenly, the door swings open again and GEN EX ATTACK TEAM 3D!! Aries, Strong and Evans all charge in and immediately go to work on Ray and Devon in particular, laying in with punches and kicks when they're floored. As Eddie tries to intervene, Jack Evans socks him, sending him down onto the floor via the wall! Gen Ex waste no time, and in gang-fashion, do there job and quickly scupper!

|Live Arena| Following their reaction to the attack on 3D, the commentators inform us that it's time for our main-event of the evening!

*DIAL IT UP*

What follows is the single biggest pop of the night, as none other than Mexico's own REY MYSTERIO appears!!! Dressed casually he slowly makes his way down to the ring with a mic in hand, taking the time to slap as many fans hands as possible. Eventually he gets into the ring and addresses his people ... in Spanish...

Rey Mysterio - Hola Mexico! Es con gran orgullo que me regreso a mi hermoso país, como parte de WAPW. El cruce de fronteras ha recorrido realmente me llevó a casa. Ha sido demasiado largo y estoy tan feliz de estar aquí. Te quiero a todos. Gracias. Gracias. Lo siento que no estoy aquí esta noche la lucha libre, pero lo que ahora voy a hacer es introducir a mi hijo, la mitad de los principales del evento. Él es mi hijo, es Mexico los mejores jóvenes talentos en el mundo de la lucha libre. Señoras y señores, le dan hasta - para MISTICO!!!!

The fans are in raptures for their other favourite, the masked luchadore MISTICO!

*MISTERIOUS*

The fans cheers are still deafening as the music of Mistico hits, similar to Rey's haunting theme in his early WCW days. He makes his entrance, slapping the hands of all the fans, running down the right side of the aisle and circling the ring to slap all of the fans hands. He then goes back up the ramp to the top to slap all of the left-sides hands! He then slides in under the ropes and embraces his friend, Rey Mysterio. The two share a word and a laugh off mic.

*ALL ABOUT ALEX*

Contrary to the huge reaction for the two Mexican stars, naturally, the fans are on the back of Alex Shelley. The extravagantly disrespectful younger emerges wearing a protective face mask (think, doctors). To boot he is wearing a hair-net and rubber gloves. In his right gloved hand he holds a see-through bottle with a spray-nozzle on the head. He confidently makes his way down and into ring, making sure to spray the ropes of the ring and then the canvas. This annoys Rey Mysterio in particular, as he sprays it in the direction of the Mexican fans.

Matt Striker -I think it's fair to say that Alex Shelley is more than a little worried about the swine-flu that's plagued Mexico recently.

Shelley then sprays it in the direction of Rey, provoking him to swiftly make a move towards him. The referee though steps in between the two and escorts Rey to the outside of the ring.

Match Four - Alex Shelley vs. Mistico
Mistico strived to begin the affair respectfully, offering his hand to Alex Shelley. This was a bold move, especially with Alex’ usual demeanour in mind. Mistico’s good nature wasn’t rewarded, instead he found himself being sprayed in the eyes with whatever was contained in that container! Joey Styles speculates that it was bleach or 'some form of disinfectant'. With Mistico temporarily blinded his opponent took full advantage, driving his boot straight into the masked-mans gut and hammering away with forearms. After backing him into the corner he delivered a hard irish whip using every drop of power, sending Mistico flying into the opposite turnbuckle! He falls forward holding his back, and Shelley would continue the early-going in control. Never one to pass up an opening he would work over Mistico, keeping him grounded or in submission whenever he could. After slapping on an arm-wrench after just one minute, Mistico tried to get the match going, using the ropes to perform a back-flip and get out of the hold. For all his trouble, he was downed with a clothesline. Shelley's game-plan was obvious; he knew that Mistico would want to keep the bout at a fast pace and try to wow his fans with lucha libre offense so he would have to keep dictating the speed of the match. The match would progress in such a way, with Mistico's stunning offense often coming from out of nowhere, but it wasn't a case of sustained domination. Teasing for the La Mistica a couple times during the bout to excite the crowd, it seemed that Alex had his counterparts number, twice evading the finishing manoeuvre from a head-scissors position.
Time would pass, and Alex Shelley's tactics were working. At twelve minutes he had just countered attempted diving head-scissors with a powerbomb, ending Mistico's spell in control. Story of the match. Matt Striker talks up Shelley through-out, speaking of his craftiness and ring psychology. He is definitely using that to great effect on Hazard tonight. At fifteen minutes we watch as Mistico seemingly rises from the ashes, kicking out of a top-rope death valley driver! The fans are unbelievably hot for this match-up and from this point on a Mistico chant thickens - climaxing at the end of the encounter.
Mistico's in control approaching the final hurdle and he has a swarm of momentum on his side. Like a boxer facing the oncoming barrage of punches, Shelley seems shocked, succumbing to Mistico's offense one after another. After kicking out of a fishermans suplex Shelley walks straight into a barrage of chops, each one bringing the decibel level of the crowd up a couple notches! We've reached a climax, the fans anticipation for Mistico to kill off the match is at an all-time high. After a good two minutes of quick-fire offense and Shelley not being able to do anything about it - it has to end now surely. Mistico stands in one corner, waiting for Shelley to stand, the crowd sensing La Mistica to finally end this match. Ever the spoilsport, though, Alex slides out of the ring, immediately making a move towards the announcers table. He retrieves 'his' TNA X-Division title belt, referred to by an irate Joey Styles as "that damn toy belt!" and decides to make a move away from the ring and to the back! Unearthly boos are directed at him, but he doesn't care, breathing ever-so heavily as he makes his way towards the ramp. At the foot of it and heading forward however, Mistico slides out of the ring in pursuit, grabbing his shoulder, but is greeted with a thumb to the eye! Surely Shelley's ways won't steal this contest? He grabs Mistico by the mask and tosses him in under the ropes, followed by entering himself. He stands in the corner similar to where Mistico was just a minute previous, sizing him up with the title belt. The referee is telling him not to, but he doesn't care about a DQ. After wiping the sweat from his forehead one last time he makes his move - VIPER like. Swinging wildly, MISTICO DUCKS!! The momentum sends him into the corner. Upon walking out he receives his comeuppance in the way of a kick to the mid-section and then - after a few steps back from Mistico - HE IS NAILED WITH LA MISTICA!!! He acrobatically performs the tilt–a–whirl head scissors takedown, transitioning into a single arm DDT floated over into a Fujiwara armbar!!! Shelley taps immediately!!
Winner @ 18.47 minutes - Mistico

As expected the crowd are on their feet and a deafening reaction rings out. Mistico's hand is raised by the referee, and he briefly slumps to his knees in exhaustion.

Joey Styles -Folks give Alex Shelley credit - he went in there with a game-plan and it very nearly paid off. He made Mistico work extremely hard for every drop of offense that he could get in, but in the end it's an amazing victory for this young star.

Following the match-up Mistico and Rey celebrate joyously, embracing in a hug once more and raising eachothers hands. Mistico bows to all sides of the arena, prompting immense crowd cheers. The celebrations are put on hold momentarily as Alex Shelley attempts to jump the two of them, but is soon regretting it! Rey Mysterio drop toe-holds him down into the second rope, and the fans know what's next! Mysterio backs up before running forth and hitting a 619, connecting to the mouth of the Detroit-native! The fans love it. Rey and Mistico talk briefly, before match-winner signals to the crowd for a 619 of his own! He takes a step back and hits it, knocking Shelley back and rolling out of the ring!!

Joey Styles -Join us next week, as WAPW Hazard emanates from THE UK! Good night everybody - and thanks for watching.

This special-edition of Hazard ends on a joyous note, as Mistico and Rey raise eachothers hands once more.
 
#114 ·
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

Hazard Feedback​

Nice video package, reminding me of just what happened at Full Throttle, I really needed that, and now I look forward to what should be a good show, coming off the PPV. I expect new feuds to begin, old feuds to continue, and a rise in the overall quality of this show compared to the PPV. :$

Goldberg as this explosive bully type is awesome, so dragging Burke by the hair is a good option. Goldberg was a decent enough on the mic, all intense and that, although I’ve already spotted a few typos, and I really hope that is not setting a trend for the rest of the show. One thing I didn’t like about the promo, and it came during a good line was this, “I like you Paul, and I know that the last thing that you want on your show, especially one of the magnitude of this, is a champion in intensive care.” Goldberg is pissed off; he’s not going to say I like you Paul. It’s totally contradicting his character, and it’s something I felt totally ruined the mood. The intensive care bit was spot on, top notch line, although once again a pissed off Goldberg, actually even a civil Goldberg, is not going to use the word magnitude. It just seems way out of character, and sometimes you have to remember that it is the wrestler talking, and not you. Besides these two issues, Bill was okay though.

“He hurries himself down into the ring, receiving a microphone, looking at MVP before then setting his sight on ‘Berg.” Okay, first query, when the hell did MVP come out? I haven’t heard anything about him yet, and this just seems like a clumsy, lazy mistake. If this is the case, you must proof read. Also, with Goldberg so angry, do you really think that Heyman would just walk straight into the ring? I’m pretty sure he’d wait at the entrance ramp. Sorry, but little things like this count, imo. The rest of Heyman was pretty good, however I don’t understand why when Heyman said next week, Goldberg didn’t get mad again. He doesn’t seem like the patient type to me.

Christian Cage? I’m not to sure how he fits into the situation, but I’m pretty sure he wants the exact same thing as Goldberg, just a different title. Either way, I think this could have been kept for later in the show, but let’s see how you go with it. Christian was pretty good, showing a nice mix of seriousness and comedy, which is pretty much what his character would be like in this situation.

“Well I guess I’m the fourth and final piece to the puzzle aren’t I. The ‘crown Jewell’ of the WAPW roster.” Awesome line, great way to kick off the MVP promo, this line just exuded arrogance, and that’s exactly what his character should be like. From here, I felt as if the cockiness was a little forced, but I guess it was still decent enough. The ladies coming out was a nice touch, looks like MVP made a call to an escort service. :p

“The fans, who understand English, boo intently.” :lmao, classic, imo. A nice main event for the PPV has been announced, although I would have preferred for the tag match to happen on a weekly show. Although, I guess this is a way for one of the feuds to continue, as the man who doesn’t get pinned is still going to want a shot. Decent start to the show, although bits and pieces of the promo could have been better, it looks as if everything is set for the next month now, my only problem is perhaps you made the match announcement a bit early.

Before I start reading the opening contest, I’d just like to add that I love the fact that Doane has dumped Roberts, I can really see him going far now. Nice win for Albright, thanks to a Roberts incidental distraction? Either way, good start to the in ring action, and I’m interested to see just whether Roberts continues to pursue Doane, and just what happens. It looks like an explosive situation in the making. Another thing I’m curious about is I wonder exactly what is going to happen to Albright. He has got an impressive win, and I truly believe there should be gold in his future.

“Mistico vs Alex Shelley!” Can’t wait to read it, to be honest.

Nice argument between Heyman and MVP, absolutely nothing wrong with the way the thing was written, and from this it looks like you’re trying to build some conflict between MVP and Burke. I loved Burke’s reply to MVP, and it’ll be interesting to see just where this heads, but it seems as if you’re trying to stack the odds against MVP, and I get the feeling he is going to have a JBL type championship reign.

Gen Ex in the house… Austin Aries with a typical victory speech, nothing overly great, although nothing bad, but I’m definitely looking forward to hearing from Eddie Kingston more. And…Here…We…Go.

“Now Team 3D.” Is this really the way he would speak to his family? You should have left this bit out, just didn’t feel right at the start. Besides this, Kingston was pretty spot on, and I actually enjoyed the way his character seemed to be going.

Although, that ended when he got attacked pretty quickly, but this is all about Gen Ex, and they’re definitely going somewhere in this thread. This put over their conniving side, and just what they will do to win the tag team championships. Thought it was awesome, and twist with Team 3D taking out Kingston was great to, it shows that the most important things to all the teams are tag titles, and could add a lot of depth to things a little later on.

Jay and Mark Briscoe did not need to be mentioned here, don’t try and move some things to fast.

Just by looking at this video package I can see big things in store for Brian Danielson, and why not? Is it not Bryan Danielson though? I’m not to sure myself now. :$ Anyway, check the spelling, and then have him own in this thread.

James Mitchell laying down an open challenge for Abyss, with a pretty cool speech to go with it. I call good work on this; it was a very fun read.

Jamie Noble accepting the challenge is definitely something I didn’t expect, although it does excite me greatly. A push for this man would be off the hook, but unfortunately, I can only see a loss in his future tonight. :(

Abyss gets the big win, and I’m disappointed Noble, who is a champion in your thread, only went under five minutes with the big man.

This brawl after the match was written really well, Power. Seriously, you should pat yourself on the back for this one. You had Abyss continue to remain like a monster, and dominate physically, however the resilience you gave Noble showed me that he does indeed have a future in this thread, and that’s something I really am happy to see. “Abyss, I ain’t done with him, let me out, I ain’t done.” This line personifies the whole ‘Pitbull’ character, and an Abyss/Noble feud would be interesting, but I couldn’t help but feel it’d be a little one sided, so hopefully it’s just a little thing.

Hmm, New Brood? If so, you’ve got some work to do, as teams with the word new in it never really work.

Noble was awake, so it won’t make sense, if he isn’t back next week, so hopefully he is back with a vengeance for your next show.

Sugar Lances speech bored me, it seemed to have no use what so ever, and this is exactly the opposite to what a created fed should be heading towards.

Chris Hero as this Azrael character? Weird, but I’m willing to give it a chance. I love these type of gimmicks, and this promo was definitely my favorite of the night so far. “At the mere clicking of a finger I can confront the higher power and take whatever it is that we please.” This mention of the higher power makes me think that Azrael is not the real leader, hopefully this is the case and this ‘higher power’ becomes more and more of a mystery in the coming months. It’s a shame James Mitchell is busy, I could see him leading these guys to success perfectly, but for now, Hero will do, and I’m definitely looking forward to what these guys do in the future of this thread. I say the future because I’m pretty sure the next three weeks are going to be pretty standard with each one of Azrael’s minions picking up a victory to prove themselves.

Nice win here by The UK, they were the only option, as I really don’t like the team of Douglas and Stevens all that much. Looks like another team want a crack at the tag division, and is it weird that I find your tag division to be the most exciting of your whole thread?

Ugh, I didn’t like the way Burke had changed his tune from earlier in the program. Earlier in the show, things were looking exciting for MVP, now they are looking dull, and it looks as if it could just be a normal two on two feud. “I’m no veteran, and I’m no WAPW World Champ, but aside from MVP – I’m the best thing going today.” With this line being said right here, can you explain to me just why they were arguing earlier in the show? I really think you’ve dropped the ball with this one, and I feel as if your whole main event scene just dropped a level in excitement.

Nice little family reunion, and this further emphasized my point that Team 3D will do anything for the gold. Putting their family before gold, and letting Kingston know they would do it again if he got in their way just shows me that there definitely could be a heel turn for 3D in the future. They don’t care about anything but gold, they’re greedy. For now though, they are the face team, and as much a is think they’re stale as faces, they have a good role in this thread at this point in time. Gen EX attack was well done, and I think we may have a six man tag in the future.

Rey Mysterio makes an appearance for no reason at all other then the fact that they are in Mexico, right? :p Anyway, probably would have been good if you could have translated what he said under the Spanish text.

Awesome, main event by the sounds of it. Probably could have been written out a little better, but I got the picture that it was an epic match anyway so it didn’t really matter. Big win for Mistico in his home town as well.

Good for Rey Rey to after the match get a bit over on his rival, Shelley. This just adds some fuel to the fire, and makes me look forward to what else will happen between these guys in the coming weeks.

Overall, the show was better then decent but not great. Good is probably the world I’m looking for. I’m loving the look of your tag division, while the rest can use a little bit of work. Shelley/Rey is good, Doane is looking promising as hell, and I will have to wait and see what happens with this Azrael thing. Your main event scene I believe needs some work, and to ignore it as much as you did through this show (no main eventers had a match is not a good way to start, although you still have plenty of time to fix things. This was definitely a step up in quality from the PPV you produced, and besides the things I’ve mentioned, there are also a few clumsy mistakes that I’ve mentioned throughout that shouldn’t be around. You’re doing okay anyway, keep it up.

 
#115 ·
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

Power's Review Of Stojy's Review...

“He hurries himself down into the ring, receiving a microphone, looking at MVP before then setting his sight on ‘Berg.” Okay, first query, when the hell did MVP come out? I haven’t heard anything about him yet, and this just seems like a clumsy, lazy mistake. If this is the case, you must proof read. Also, with Goldberg so angry, do you really think that Heyman would just walk straight into the ring? I’m pretty sure he’d wait at the entrance ramp. Sorry, but little things like this count, imo. The rest of Heyman was pretty good, however I don’t understand why when Heyman said next week, Goldberg didn’t get mad again. He doesn’t seem like the patient type to me.

MVP was one of apparently many typo's. I've been having computer troubles for the last year or so and thus it's really hard for me to write these days. My 'laptop' needs a monitor to be classified as usable, due to the screen being completely boned. Such errors will be eradicated in the next show.

Before I start reading the opening contest, I’d just like to add that I love the fact that Doane has dumped Roberts, I can really see him going far now. Nice win for Albright, thanks to a Roberts incidental distraction? Either way, good start to the in ring action, and I’m interested to see just whether Roberts continues to pursue Doane, and just what happens. It looks like an explosive situation in the making. Another thing I’m curious about is I wonder exactly what is going to happen to Albright. He has got an impressive win, and I truly believe there should be gold in his future.

Due to Doane and Roberts both having volatile personalities there's trouble going down at the moment. Doane is too stubborn to listen to his mentors advice and as a young man, puts his recent losses down to Roberts. I can tell you that there's a more to come from them as a duo, and a lot more to come from 'Anti Saint' Ken Doane.

Nice argument between Heyman and MVP, absolutely nothing wrong with the way the thing was written, and from this it looks like you’re trying to build some conflict between MVP and Burke. I loved Burke’s reply to MVP, and it’ll be interesting to see just where this heads, but it seems as if you’re trying to stack the odds against MVP, and I get the feeling he is going to have a JBL type championship reign.

MVP's certainly got 'the cabinet' in place, but twelve months would be a bit extreme. :p

Jay and Mark Briscoe did not need to be mentioned here, don’t try and move some things to fast.

Yeah, you're probably right. Fear not though, for they aren't in the title contention just yet. Just wanted it known that another team was watching over. The UK are also, so that's two teams who want to be next for title shots.

Just by looking at this video package I can see big things in store for Brian Danielson, and why not? Is it not Bryan Danielson though? I’m not to sure myself now. :$ Anyway, check the spelling, and then have him own in this thread.

I'm going to try my best to treat him like a big deal from the start. There's no point in me building him up as a nobody so I'm going to drop him in the upper-midcard and start from there. He won't be in any hit and runs any time soon, so he'll be establishing himself on his wrestling ability for now.

Hmm, New Brood? If so, you’ve got some work to do, as teams with the word new in it never really work.

I don't remember refering to them as the New Brood. :confused: Nevermind. ;)

Sugar Lances speech bored me, it seemed to have no use what so ever, and this is exactly the opposite to what a created fed should be heading towards.

That was totally only there to benefit Azrael's segment. I'm pretty ashamed of that promo with Lance and his ring-girls but it's hardly a big feud or anything.

Nice win here by The UK, they were the only option, as I really don’t like the team of Douglas and Stevens all that much. Looks like another team want a crack at the tag division, and is it weird that I find your tag division to be the most exciting of your whole thread?

Lol, not at all. :) Glad you do.

Ugh, I didn’t like the way Burke had changed his tune from earlier in the program. Earlier in the show, things were looking exciting for MVP, now they are looking dull, and it looks as if it could just be a normal two on two feud. “I’m no veteran, and I’m no WAPW World Champ, but aside from MVP – I’m the best thing going today.” With this line being said right here, can you explain to me just why they were arguing earlier in the show? I really think you’ve dropped the ball with this one, and I feel as if your whole main event scene just dropped a level in excitement.

After mulling over for it for the better part of an hour he came to his MVP-loving senses. I'll admit I dropped the ball a little with their feud and I'll look to address it and improve it considerably in the next show.

Awesome, main event by the sounds of it. Probably could have been written out a little better, but I got the picture that it was an epic match anyway so it didn’t really matter. Big win for Mistico in his home town as well.

Yeah, there's only so much a half-assed recap can do. Luckily, with two guys like Mistico and Alex, anything less than pretty good would be probably be impossible. I'm not a good writer or match-recaps, but at this time, PPV's as well, it's the best for me as it keeps me writing as a whole.

Good for Rey Rey to after the match get a bit over on his rival, Shelley. This just adds some fuel to the fire, and makes me look forward to what else will happen between these guys in the coming weeks.

I can tell you that Rey is 'real life' injured for the time being, so his pal Mistico will fight for his honour until he returns. Gotta love killing off some of my top stars (Kennedy, Rey, London for a couple months).

Anyways man, thanks a hell of a lot for the review. There's a lot of things that you've brought to my attention that need to be improved, which I'm grateful for. Also, It was something like 22 pages on Word, and I appreciate that it will have taken a while to review, so for that, and for generally being awesomes, thnx.
 
#116 ·
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

WAPW Adrenaline Quick Results;

Reid Flair def. Jim Jacobs in the 'To Be The Man' challenge @ 4.23 mins
La French Connection (Sylvan & Rene) def. Jerelle Clark & David Young @ 3.44 mins
Tyler Blaze def. Ken Omega @ 12.12 mins

Notes;

- Show taped before WAPW Hazard.
- Jimmy Jacobs competed as Jim Jacobs, sporting a regular look.
- Kenny Omega worked a second successive Adrenaline show.
 
#117 ·
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

Hazard Feedback​

Sup? Good to see you back. Now no more sabbaticals plz.

A recap video to start us off was much needed, tbh. Good to see it, since it’s been that long since between shows. :p

Intense start, with Styles and Striker not even getting to go through their little bit. As I said, I don’t like the way this angle has gone, as it really can’t benefit anyone. Was hoping you’d have dropped the title part of it after the Pay-Per-View, but I see that isn’t so. The ‘Berg wasn’t too bad here, as you showed intensity, which is what makes Goldberg good. It was actually pretty good, imo. Heyman playing the good guy was alright, nothing wrong with him either. Christian Cage coming out took away from the intensity of Goldberg and kinda shifts the limelight a bit too far away from him, imo. I would have preferred to have maybe seen this close the show. What he said was all alright, reasonably in character with a bit of fun mixed in with the serious Christian. Heyman giving neither man a match for now, really getting angry; heel turn coming, perhaps? Seems like a sign to me. Promo had a hit a wall at this point with not much more you could do, so I’m glad MVP is getting involved. MVP was alright, though rather than him saying he was good looking, you probably would have been better off having him spout off a line about how he’s highly paid or something. The little skank lines were pretty funny from Cage, though I’m not big on the main event for the next PPV. Idk, I don’t like tag matches with titles on the line too much, although I guess it provides a way to keep the gold on Burke, which is pretty smart. I just don’t generally think singles titles should be decided in tag matches. Anyway, as far as the whole promo goes, it was kinda up and down. It was solid throughout, though it picked up in a few places and dropped back down to that solid level again, if you know what I mean. Not bad, but nothing spectacular.

Pay-Per-View rematch does its job, as you keep Albright going on at a strong level, while also continuing the Doane/Roberts storyline. Not sure where you plan on going with it, but it’s going somewhere at least. As for Albright; don’t lose him in the shuffle this month, plz. The guy would make a good opponent for maybe Elijah Burke after ‘Berg, so keep him simmering along.

Místico vs Shelley? Smart main event for Arena Mexico.

Alright promo to keep the little tension between MVP and Burke going that you had start a few weeks back. Not liking the idea of the stable falling apart already, since it’s only been two months together, so hopefully this is just a swerve. The dialogue was alright, with MVP finally spouting off his catchphrases which probably should have been used earlier. Decent stuff.

First thing I notice is you making Kingston look kind of like he doesn’t fit in (at least that’s what it seems like). Hopefully you don’t have him just turn back, as that would be kind of boring. I think now you’ve made the decision to stick him into Gen Ex, it should stick. Anyway, your Aries promos have always been pretty good and this is no exception. You write him very well, getting his cockiness across in a great way. Kingston talking about how he still loved his family and stuff kinda pointed to him never fitting in with Gen Ex, and well, the idea of them using Kingston is one you don’t see too often, so well done on doing something different I guess. Kingston’s in an odd spot, as 3D obviously hate him too, with them 3D’ing him through the table showing that. It’ll be interesting to see your next move.

Danielson promo was interesting, though I should point out it’s spelt Bryan, obviously with the y. The only real problem I had was Danielson talking about how he would get better, only to say he was the complete athlete the next sentence, which kinda contradicts what he just said. He can’t be complete if he’ll continue to improve. Danielson’s epic, so I expect great things. You could throw him in the cruiser division like Para did and have some epic matches, or possibly throw him in there with Albright. Lots of options so I look forward to seeing what you do.

You captured Mitchell pretty well like always. Maybe a bit shorter this week, but I guess that’s because he had a match to follow. Only real complaint was Mitchell calling Kennedy Kenneth, as well, it sounded kinda dorky. Apart from that, a solid promo to say the least for Mitchell. As for Noble accepting the challenge, I’m kind of torn. I don’t like seeing champions job, but I also like the courage you’re having him show by putting his hand up, showcasing him well. The promo from Noble was probably a bit overdone in terms of Southerner mannerisms. Dang it? I’d rather not hear him say that. The aftermath of the match I think did a great job for both men and was an excellent idea. Showcasing both Noble’s fight and Abyss’ power and destruction well, you’ve put over the two key aspects of both performers in one segment here, which is great. Interested to see what you have next for both men, as I can’t see too much of a feud happening between the two.

I was questioning why you would waste time with such a segment until you had the hyped debut of Azrael interrupt the little catfight. Disappointed in the choice of Hero tbh, as he plays the cocky character to a tee, really getting under the skin of the fans well. Would really have preferred to have seen him come in as regular old Chris Hero. Having Hero interrupt Hoyt makes sense I guess, since this biblical figure wouldn’t approve of a thing such as catfights (which makes me wonder why you never mentioned it throughout the promo). The promo was kinda meh, as while the character was clear, I’m just not a big fan of the idea. I mean, Mordecai was a fail gimmick and it’s not that far off it, only with an actual good wrestler stuck in it. It seems like you can only do so much with the gimmick (with Azrael protesting against sinners), so I’m interested to see how long this can last. As for the challenges over the next three weeks, I guess it’s all well and good. Anything to get London back in the ring. Was hoping he’d be a permanent fixture in the cruiser division, but I guess not now he’s stuck in this. Prove me wrong with this faction and make it go places, plz.

I thought The Natural franchise made their official heel turn on The Briscoes? Guess not. This match served its purpose well, getting the other tag teams on the show, possibly creating a little feud for The Briscoes and The UK, as both teams want the gold. Good to see you continuing to push these teams to get them ‘more over’. Nice work.

Elijah backing down here made him kinda look like a bitch, tbh, though I’m glad it seems like all is well between Gen Ex. Breaking them apart this early would definitely be a mistake. Keep the gold on Elijah and push him up the card slowly, plz.

Well, I guess connecting 3D and Kingston back up was the best move since Eddie was in limbo here, and I liked that you emphasized that because they’re family and that they stick together and all that stuff. The attack from Gen Ex was pretty damn smart, keeping the feud going at an personal level, while showing that Gen Ex are desperate to get a shot in at 3D. Good segment.

Glad to see this in the main event in Mexico, and well, the use of Mysterio to introduce Místico in Spanish was pretty clever. The heelish entrance of Shelley was absolute gold too, so great work with that. He’s probably the character you use best, and it really showed there. I also want to say that’s it’s great to see you really show that this is the main event with a real write-up, much longer than the others and as such, making it seem more important (which it is as it’s the cherry on top of the show). The match was written pretty well, with Shelley playing the role of spoilsport throughout really well. Místico ultimately overcoming him and winning was definitely the right move in Mexico, and it was great to see it get some real time. Having Místico and Mysterio play it up to the crowd at the end was the right way to end.


Glad to see you back here with what I thought was a pretty good show. The promos were pretty good, the angles solid and the match writing stepped up this week. A smart way to finish the international show, this was probably one of the smarter booked shows you’ve had, coming off a Pay-Per-View that probably needed some good booking coming out of it. Good way to bounce back.
 
#118 · (Edited)
Dub A P Dub

Hiatus - Part Deux

Rather than just ending this via not posting, I'm just going on record to say that I'm taking another break from WAPW. When I took one a little over a month ago, I thought that I'd actually get some work done and do my best to make this thread a success. However, once again I've encountered problems.

For those who are wondering what; well for the last year or so I've been using a laptop with a smashed-up screen, therefore whenever I need to use it - I have to plug a big, heavy-duty moniter in. What's worse, is that my laptop no longer recieves wireless, so in addition to it being uncomfortable and the hassle it causes when I can't get the screen on, I have to sit right next to the intenet adapter. I hope you understand where I'm coming from. This is also why I rarely/never review anybody elses work.

The next show is actually almost done, but I'm going to refrain from posting for a while. I want to get them all written up, so it's not 'a show every month'.


Jon.
 
#120 · (Edited)
Re: Dub A P Dub

News And Notes - 31st March 2009

WAPW has been ordered by the court of law to pay WWE and TNA a further $970k in compensation. The verdict comes after both companies filed a law-suit against WAPW for 'breaching contracts' and 'poaching their employees'. MVP, Ken Kennedy, Christian Cage and Rey Mysterio are the most noted to be signed from the WWE, whilst Alex Shelley, Abyss, Sugar Daddy Lance (Hoyt) and Team 3D also joined from TNA. This is on-top of an original compensation package of around $500k and $80k to both respective companies. Both WWE and TNA are said to be appeased to a degree, whilst WAPW have yet to comment on the situation. The ruling also stated that WAPW are to not approach contracted individuals, as it could result in a very more serious course of action.

Ric Flair has reportedly taken a step closer to signing with WAPW. WA' officials flew him in to New York city this past Monday for further contract talks. Said talks were reportedly very positive, and it is almost set in stone that the legendary Naitch will appear on WAPW programming sooner rather than later.

Last weeks WAPW Hazard drew a 3.9 rating. It has beaten Raw for a ninth successive week, this time by a .1 margin. In Mexico. where Hazard was held, it drew an incredible 7.1 rating, defeating any WWE programme for a long-while. WAPW are said to not be paying much attention to their ratings at the present, and are instead waiting until they achieve a consistent run to really see how they compare to WWE. As reported two days ago, TNA Impact drew a year-low 1.0 rating, down from the previous weeks 1.1.

As we discovered last week, WAPW has brought in Chris Hero to play the role of the mysterious character 'Azrael'. WAPW's official website revealed that he signed a two and a half year deal with the company.

This weeks Hazard will be held at the Newcastle Metro Radio Arena in England. It will be taped later tonight and is to air tomorrow night live on British television on FX, and then on US-FX as its usual date and time.



For those wondering I am indeed bringing back WAPW. I got nine shows posted and I feel that there's still a lot to be achieved within this thread. It brought some good recognition and won me an award, so I'm definately looking to pick up where I left off. With Szumi's return as well as Mikey's NXG making a strong debut, I've got my work cut out to establish this as one of the top non-WWE threads, but I genuinely feel that in time I will do so. I'll actually be posting the second show following the Full Throttle PPV within the next two days as I've made considerable progress with it over the last few days.

Jon
 
#121 ·
Re: Dub A P Dub

WAPW is back... WOO WOO WOO! YOU KNOW IT! [/awesome catchphrase from awesome Ryder]

Nice that this is back, good that you've chosen this over Tee En Ayy, and 7.1 in Mejico is rather astonishing, although with Mistico and Rey-Rey I guess it could be slightly justified.

As we discovered last week, WAPW has brought in Chris Hero to play the role of the mysterious character 'Azrael'. WAFuck. Off. revealed that he signed a two and a half year deal with the company.
O...k. :no:

Ric Flair has reportedly taken a step closer to signing with TNA.
You mean Dub A P Dub, am I right? :p

Anyways, the return show should be great, hopefully you can get back in the swing o'things.

bye bye now.
 
#122 · (Edited)
It's great to see this back as you have always had a lot of potential and this thread has always had a lot of promise. I don't see how Hazard could be taped and then shown live which is how you put it. It would be nice to see Flair come in but I doubt it and I seriously lol'd at WAPW being sued. They would be sued for a lot more than just under a million. Mysterio alone would be worth that with the merch he brings in. Other than that bout of nitpicking good luck once again :)
 
#124 ·
Swerve~!

I thought for sure you were going with TNA, especially after telling me you were lol

But I cant be mad at you for this because this was one of my favorite when you had it running and I cant wait till you get back in the swing of things and get this show on the road, the notes were good and I'm glad your stickin to this for now Jon.
 
#125 · (Edited)
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!



Tonight’s Card For Wednesday Night Hazard!

- The UK (Nigel McGuiness & Shamus O'Shaunessy) vs. The Natural Franchise (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas)!

- Abyss Lays Down An Open Challenge!
- Sugar Daddy Lance vs. ‘Anti Saint’ Ken Doane!
- WAPW Cruiserweight Champion Teddy Hart vs. Pac!
- Christian vs. WAPW North American Champion Elijah Burke!

Two hours of non-stop action, the likes of which can only be seen in the WAPW!
 
#126 ·
Well I'm certain your ban is just a few days, so I'll take the time to comment on this while I can. I am definitely, definitely, definitely happy that you've gone back to this, as you know I was a big fan. tbh, things were in a bit of a rut for you when you were last here, and I'm almost certain that's why you left it, although getting out of that rut is your next challenge, I guess.

Only thing in your news worth commenting on is the Flair situation. While I hope to see him in WAPW, I don't want to see him just being there. Make it for a purpose, plz.

Matchwise, PAC vs Teddy will absolutely steal the show. Looking forward to that one for sure.

Hopefully you're unbanned soon and posting again.
 
#127 ·
- The UK (Nigel McGuiness & Shamus O'Shaunessy) vs. The Natural Franchise (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas)!
- Abyss Lays Down An Open Challenge!
- Sugar Daddy Lance vs. ‘Anti Saint’ Ken Doane!
- WAPW Cruiserweight Champion Teddy Hart vs. Pac!
- Christian vs. WAPW North American Champion Elijah Burke!
 
#128 · (Edited)
Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!

I've had this show written up for a while now and I thought that I may as well go ahead and post it. It may be the last WAPW show that I write, or at least post, for I'm currently dabbling with a new project which hopefully works out. Of course who's to say that feedback from this show doesn't change my mind? :p Lol, I don't expect much in the way of reviews but nevertheless, I present to you - WAPW: Wednesday Night Hazard...





World Alliance Professional Wrestling presentsHAZARD!
Wednesday 1st April 2009
Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, England

*OPENING VIDEO - 'HELL YEAH'*
*PYRO*
|Live Arena| Following an extravagant pyrotechnic display the cameras pan deep into the arena, showcasing the excited fans on hand. One sign in particular reads 'WAPW, Welcome To The UK’, amidst a sea of British flags. After a considerable amount of time passes the voices of Joey Styles and Matt Striker are heard as they introduce us for the show. The camera soon fixates on them, seated at their announcer’s desk at ringside.

Joey Styles – You are looking at the Newcastle Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle England - tonight’s host for WAPW Hazard! As part of the Crossing Borders tour Hazard comes to you from the UK, and on behalf of everybody involved in the WA’ I am thrilled to be here!

Matt Striker – As am I Joe, as am I, and by the sounds of it the British fans are pretty happy about it too - this place is electric. They're all excited to be a part of WAPW tonight!

Joey Styles I’m Joey Styles alongside my broadcast partner and your teacher Matt Striker, and these fans are excited for a good reason because folks lets check out tonight’s blockbuster show;

*** On Screen Graphic - Abyss Will Lay Down Another Open Challenge ***
*** On Screen Graphic - Cruiserweight Champion Teddy Hart vs. The UK's own PAC ***
*** On Screen Graphic - 'Anti Saint' Ken Doane vs. 'Sugar Daddy' Lance ***
*** On Screen Graphic - Main-Event - North American Champion Elijah Burke vs. Christian ***

After narrating each of these and hyping them up, it's time for our opening contest!

*BRITANIA*​

The crowd, as expected, pop big for their fellow Brits - Nigel McGuiness and Sheamus O'Shaunnessy. The two emerge bearing Union Jack flags and proudly wave them to the fans. They both enter the ring, climb to the second rope and parade them again, neither smiling too joyously, rather remaining focused and on-task.

Matt Striker - You've got to believe that a win here in England would most certainly put them in contention for the WAPW tag-team titles - they have been on a roll as of late - still undefeated in WAPW.

*NATURAL FRANCHISE*​

Not too phased about playing the roles of the heels tonight in England, the Natural Franchise are mostly unaffected by the boos they receive. More so than usual the reaction for them is poor, mostly out of love for their opponents, but the youngsters have a cocky swagger about them that would draw the ire of many a man.

Match One – The United Kingdom vs. The Natural Franchise

In a rematch from last weeks show in Mexico, the Natural Franchise were given an opportunity to stop the rot and put an end to their poor run of losses. Tonight’s opponents were on the opposite side of the spectrum, gaining both momentum and popularity already - a win tonight would surely put them in the running for a title shot at the 'Scars And Stripes' PPV in just under two months.
Upon starting the match the fans would let their feelings be known, cheering everything that The UK did and booing everything Stevens and Douglas did. To start off the bout The UK dominated, with Nigel getting in considerable offense before tagging in Sheamus who inflicted more damage. In one notable spot early on, with Chase Stevens on the outside of the ring, Sheamus executed a fall-away slam sending DOUGLAS FLYING OUT AND OVER THE ROPES ONTO HIS PARTNER! The fans were definitely impressed by the Irish mans show of incredible strength. As the match wore on The Natural Franchise inevitably got the advantage; Chase Stevens slipped out of the corner and out of the path of the on-running Sheamus, allowing a quick tag and spell of double-team domination.
Even with The Briscoes watching, who made there way down to the bottom of the ramp at the six minute mark to observe, the match was no formality for The UK but in the end, after over ten minutes of action, they got the win. With Nigel just off of the hot-tag he was cleaning house - lariat for Douglas, lariat for Stevens! After hammering away on Douglas with right hands, forearms and uppercuts he planted him with a delayed-brainbuster parallel to the turnbuckle where Sheamus was standing on the apron. After looking to the fans and pumping them up, he tagged in O'Shaunnessy and pointed to the top rope! With that, the man in green trunks climbed to the top, readying himself and gaining balance. Soon enough he was standing tall high-above the prone body of his opponent Douglas. Chase Stevens got to his feet and attempted to intervene but was turned INSIDE OUT with an EPIC lariat!! With that, Sheamus hit a stunning CELTIC SPLASH!! 1, 2, 3!!!

Winners @ 10.13 minutes – The United Kingdom

*BRITANIA*

After continuing their superb momentum The UK celebrate in ring, immediately retrieving their flags and waving for their British fans. Joey Styles and Matt Striker are impressed with the duo, praising the athleticism and power of Sheamus with the finishing maneuver. During the post-match celebrations their attentions turn to The Briscoe’s, as both of whom hop up onto the apron and look directly at their counterparts. After a brief stare-down between the two teams it seems as if it's going to come to blows. The UK drop their flags and take a step back, almost daring them to enter. After staring each other out some more The Briscoe’s hop down from the apron, electing not to get physically involved. As they back up the ramp, The UK come closer to the ropes, motioning 'What?' to the brothers. In response, they signal to the Brits that it is THEY who are seeking the title shot and THEY who will be getting it - not The UK.






COMMERCIALS






|Interview Area| Hazard returns with interviewer Scott Hudson standing by with Gen Ex, Roderick Strong, Jack Evans and Austin Aries. They stand too the right of Hudson with the champions' tag-team titles slung over their shoulders.

Scott Hudson - I'm Scott Hudson here on Hazard and I'm standing by with former tag-team champions, Gen Ex. You requested this time?

Aries snatches the microphone from Scott Hudson and takes a step forward into the camera shot.

Austin Aries - (With a sense of urgency in his voice) Yeah, yeah as a matter of fact I did, Scott. See myself and Roddy aren't gonna stand idly by whilst Paul Heyman plays Russian Roulette with our careers. Gen Ex, aren't anyone’s bitches!

He breathes fairly heavily, adrenaline clearly running through his veins.

Austin Aries - See what I'm hear to address is the simple fact of the POLITICS that are being played inside WAPW. Talent, using relationships with the brass to get a better place on the roster. 3D, Ray, Devon - I'm talking to you! See we're not accepting the way that you boys and Pal Heyman are running the tag-team division! Word in the back is that Heyman's lining up ANOTHER shot at Gen Ex and our tag-team titles!

He turns to his left and questions Scott Hudson.

Austin Aries - Scott, you're a fact-buff – you know your shit right?

Hudson shrugs his shoulders suggesting that he does.

Austin Aries - Well lemme' ask you this - who, in the first month of WAPW programming, defeated Team 3D - TWICE? Who beat them - fair and square, twice in a row, and STILL didn't get the titles?

Scott Hudson - Well I-I guess that would be you two gentlemen.

Austin Aries - Thank you. After TWO wins, fair and square, TWO clean pin-falls - they STILL got a chance to win the tag-team titles. Scott, let me ask you another question - even after losing two matches in a row to us, who got to decide the stipulation? Who did the stipulation favor?!

Scott Hudson - That would be Team 3D.

Austin Aries - Yeah, you're right, it would. See, the FAVOURTISM, and that's what it is - blatant FAVOURITISM - it's screwing us over. So what, we don't have time to kiss the asses of Paul Heyman and the rest of the WAPW officials. So what, we were never in that garbage promotion - ECW. Even after defeating those brown-nosing bastards three times - they get another shot at us.

Aries shrugs his shoulders in a contained rage. He doesn't know what more to say. He collects himself.

Austin Aries - I'm tired of this. Team 3D ... Paul Heyman - I'm sick and tired of it. If you want to give those guys another chance at us, I guess we can't stop you. BUT, I know one thing for sure, if they're getting a shot - it's gonna be on our terms.

Aries looks to Roderick, who grins.

Austin Aries - That's right. Battle Lines - they had their patented Tables match. Full Throttle - we beat them in a Ladder match. Uprising - ultimate submission. Wait, no, how about a CAGE MATCH? No, falls count anywhere? I quit - it doesn't MATTER what we pick. The simple reality is that when we beat you, 3D - (in a somber tone) you retire. You heard me. If you want to risk it all, rise up and attempt to snatch these babies *slaps title on his shoulder* then you're going to have to put your career on the line.

Austin and Roderick stare at each other once more, Aries slapping the title on Strong's shoulder.

Austin Aries - Pal Heyman - make it happen. 3D, at Uprising - it's going to be the end of your careers.

The camera pans to the left of the champions to Scott Hudson.

Scott Hudson - Well WAPW you heard it here first, at Uprising it's going to be titles vs. careers - but finally Gen Ex, what do you have to say after turning on Eddie Kingston last week, and then attacking both him and Team 3D in the treatment room?

Austin Aries smirks. Roderick is to field this question.

Roderick Strong - Scott, it's pretty obvious those who come from the Dudley family aren't the sharpest knifes in the drawer. Eddie Kingston is no exception. At Full Throttle we saw an opportunity to prevent him from screwing us over, so we took that. When we were done with him, after we were done using him - we kicked his ass to the curb, it's as simple as that.


|Live Arena| We cut back to the live arena with the camera briefly fixated on the fans in attendance. Joey Styles and Matt Striker take a moment to reiterate the ramifications of the match between 3D and Gen Ex, if 3D decide to accept.

*ALL ABOUT ALEX*

Out steps the flamboyant youngster, Alex Shelley. Wearing skin-tight, shiny-silver pants and a tight-black tank top he makes his way down the ramp and into the ring, ignoring the fans surrounding him. He hops up onto the apron and leans back on the ropes, closing his eyes as he raises both hands. He receives a microphone from Howard Finkel before beginning.

Alex Shelley - Ya know, I've been lucky enough to have traveled the world doing what I love for a living. Wrestling has taken me all across the globe, I've been to some beautiful and historic places - but I gotta say, England, you take the cake.

The fans pop for Alex Shelley momentarily...

Alex Shelley - Yep, that's right England, you are by far the ugliest ... smelliest ... most ill-educated country on the face of this planet

The pervious applause swiftly turns to huge heat for the youngster. He grins, pouting to the camera.

Alex Shelley - Frankly I think it's a disgrace that the most charismatic young star in the business has to put up with the likes of you. Look around you. Look around at the people that fill this arena - and then look at me. Stark comparison. England, I'm simply too good to have to come to your country and perform in front of all of you.

He briefly walks around the ring before stopping in a different spot.

Alex Shelley - I'm a positive person. I like to think that there's a little good in all of us, and it's with that in mind that I thank you England. I mean, you people make me so proud, and so happy to be an American. It's times like this that you realise how great your life is and how all of your problems are put into perspective when thinking of people like you.

Heat continues to rain down on Shelley, who is clearly enjoying himself out there.

Alex Shelley - See I come from a place called Detroit - a real city. Our sporting honors are stuff of legend. The Tigers, The Red Wings - you name it, Detroit has won it.

He motions with both hands as if he was weighing up with scales.

Alex Shelley - Newcastle on the other hand, well, that really does speak for itself doesn't it.

He looks questioningly to the crowd as they respond negatively to his cheap shots.

Alex Shelley - Now as much as I could say and as long as I could go on, I'm not out here to give you that satisfaction of Alex-interaction. I'm out here to address someone who like you, isn't worthy of my time. That person, is Rey Mysterio.

An obvious pop for the Mexican.

Alex Shelley - You like him huh? You all like Rey-Rey? Well I've got news for ya - I don't. You're not going to like what I plan on doing to Rey the next time I get my hands on him. You're going to sit back in your chairs at home, or sit in your little chairs in the audience, and shudder. You'll cringe. You'll cry, you'll scream, you'll shout 'No Shelley, No', when you witness what I do to him. 'Cause what he did, and the mockery he made of me, him and his little immigrant buddy Mistico - they'll pay. They like the two on one attacks, they like to double up on me with an unfair advantage because they know, one on one - they wouldn't last three minutes in the ring with me.

He runs his hand through his slick hair.

Alex Shelley - At Uprising, come hell or high water, I'm getting a match with him. Paul Heyman you're sitting in the back with your finger up your ass, how about you, for once, do what's best for the promotion and more importantly for me and grant me a match with Rey Mysterio. Huh, how about it? Rey's going round the back feigning a knee injury and telling everyone how he can't wrestle for over a month, well you know what I call it? I don't know what you idiots call it, but on Planet Shelley - we call it 'ducking'. Yeah, that's right, Rey Mysterio is ducking a one-on-one match with Total-Nonstop-Alex.

Shelley pulls 'his' X-Division title belt from his left shoulder and then places it over his right one.

Alex Shelley - In closing, Rey, just like you took my credibility by getting lucky and beating me down with your illegal buddy, I'm taking your mask, Rey. I'm beating you at Uprising, and raping your heritage, and all that you think it stands f...

*DIAL IT UP*

Alex is stopped in his tracks and the fans erupt. Soon enough Rey emerges at the top of the ramp, his left leg bearing a metallic brace over his blue pants. He raises both hands high into the air and smiles. He is holding a microphone.

Rey Mysterio - What's up England?!

The usual mega-pop is heard, as Rey pauses momentarily.

Rey Mysterio - Unlike this chump in the ring, I am PROUD and HONOURED to be here tonight in front of you fans.

Aaaand another pop ~ !

Rey Mysterio - Alex it takes a real tough guy to try and get a match with someone who's injured doesn't it? You know as well as everybody else does that at Full Throttle, thanks to you, I suffered a ligament injury in my left knee. They say it'll only keep me out of action for a few weeks, but it does mean that I miss out on kicking your ass at Uprising.

Boos are heard upon hearing that Rey can't compete at Uprising.

Rey Mysterio - I can wait, Alex, I can bite my tongue and be patient but I can't wait for too long. You on the other hand, you’re eager to fight at Uprising though, right?

Alex Shelley - You're damn right I'm eager, Rey. I’m ready, willing and able, and it’s a shame that you’re too much of a coward to compete.

Rey Mysterio - Well that's great! That's the best news I've since I heard we were coming to England..

W00t.

Rey Mysterio - Because, if you're so 'eager to fight' and ready to do some damage at Uprising - then hell, since I can't compete - how about I find you a replacement?

Shelley looks questioningly at Rey.

Rey Mysterio - Since I'm out of action until Scars And Stripes, why don't I hand-pick the guy who will take my place and beat you?

Alex Shelley - Rey, do you not understand me? It's all about Alex baby, and I'm ready, willing - and able to beat the snot out of whoever you have in mind.

Rey Mysterio - Well then, with that in mind, let me introduce my replacement. You seem to want to get your hands on him, and believe me - he wants to get you in the ring just as bad! Your opponent at Uprising ... give it up England, for MISTICOOOOO!!

*MISTERIOUS*

There's a great reception for Mistico who emerges energetically, jumping with his arms held high. He eventually alligns himself next to Rey in looking down at Alex in the ring. Shelley's body language and expressions don't give away much of how he's feeling about facing Mistico. Mistico gets on the mic, surveying the arena before beginning.

Mistico - Alex, que quieres en levantamiento así que tienes conmigo. Usted quería líos con el toro, que está recibiendo los cuernos. Voy a tomar en el levantamiento WAPW Uprising los cuernos y le lanza en la victoria. Nos vemos en Uprising!

The fans pop, most of them not understanding a lick of what he just said, including Alex, who gives a perplexed look. Rey is in a joyous mood as is his pal.

Rey Mysterio - He said he'll see you - at Uprising! OLLALLEEY!!

*DIAL IT UP*

We head to a commercial break as Rey raises Mistico's hand, all the while staring and pointing to Alex in the ring.





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|Video Package| Inside one of the most high-tec training facilities in the country stands newcomer Brian Danielson. The video is of him pushing his body to the limit using all sorts of weight-lifting equipment, fitness drills and wrestling with a sparring partner. Throughout it is narrated by various wrestlers and personalities, changing as with the locations.

Austin Aries - Brian Danielson? The first thing that comes to my mind is special. I mean, this guy is, in my mind, the best in the world. He's got a little bit of everything. Submissions, lucha libre, brawling, mat wrestling - there's not a flaw in his game.

Alex Shelley - I've had the privilege of wrestling Brian on a number of occasions and taking all things into consideration he's probably the toughest opponent I've ever had. He can counter anything you throw at him and then some. He's just that damn good.

Christian Cage - Of all the guys outside of WAPW that I would love to face, and know in my heart that we would put on the match that would steal the show - it's him. I've heard so much about him, seen so much of him - WAPW is the ultimate test. Brian's gonna have to step his game up, and I hope he does.

Brent Albright - Brian Danielson, is, the man. He is the best in the world. He's finally made it to the biggest stage in wrestling and I think now he'll improve even more. It's quite scary actually when you think about it.

Paul Heyman - He's the man who when I first was asked by WAPW owner Michael Morton after the first ever Hazard, who I wanted to bring in - I immediately told him that I wanted Brian in my company. It’s been a long wait for Brian to make the step up to a mainstream wrestling organization, but now the stage is set. It's all down to him now. He's going to help WAPW redefine mainstream wrestling I think.

Joey Styles - He's got all the hype, all the momentum in his corner. He's got all the attention on him - it's his time to deliver the goods. Whoever he faces at Uprising in his first match, they're in for one hell of a battle.


|Interview Area| We're backstage, and the always-beautiful Torrie Wilson is joined by Christian Cage!

Torrie Wilson - Ladies and gentlemen I'm Torrie Wilson and I am joined at this time by none other than 'Captain Charisma' - Christian Cage. Christian, tonight in a match made by Paul Heyman, you face off with North American Champion Elijah Burke in a non-title match. What are your thoughts?

Christian, not looking into the camera seems to be oblivious to Torrie. She continues to hold a microphone to his mouth before he finally comes around.

Christian Cage - Huh? I'm sorry Torrie, what was that?

Torrie Wilson - (After gathering her words again) Uh, tonight you face Elijah Burke in a non-title match. How do you feel going into this?

Again, Christian is not all there, seemingly listening to something far-away. Torrie waves her hand slowly in front of Christian's face, bringing him too again.

Christian Cage - Huh-wha? I'm sorry Torrie. Ya see, (enthusiastically) I was too busy listening to the ever-increasing chants felt across England by my peeps, of 'Christian - Christian - Christian - Christian ~ !

He fades out as the fans in attendances begin to chant. This brings a grin to the Canadians face.

Christian Cage - Now, where were we? Elijah Burke? Main-event? Non-title match? How do I feel? Torrie, I feel good. As a matter of fact, I feel - great. Never better, for at Uprising, I get a chance at redemption, a chance at the WAPW World Championship - something that should have been mine a long time ago. Never one to get caught up in the past, Captain Charisma is simply looking forward and looking to Uprising where destiny will be fulflled. It's been one hell of a ride the past two months, and there've been certain roadblocks in my path, but Torrie now it's all come to pass and I've risen above all of it - there is nothing that can stop me.

He pauses to once more look into a different zone. He then returns to

Christian Cage - I feel reborn, better than ever. I woke up this morning to the sound of birds chirping cheerfully, to the smell of freshly-picked roses and freshly-cut grass, hopped out of bed, looked in the mirror and thought to myself - wow, 'what a wonderful world'.

He and Torrie look at each other.

Christian Cage - Tonight with Elijah Burke is all about the two p's - preview, and pay-back. Preview because tonight I face on half of my opponents at Uprising in the winner take all tag-team match and I get to hand out some pay-back for getting his nose stuck in my business for all this time. He's a good, young competitor sure, a future WAPW champion even - but Elijah, you're not Christian Cage. You've got skills - but I've got more. You've got a title - but not for long, because at Uprising when I pin either you or MVP I'm picking up the World Title, and you're LOSING your North American Title that you've worked oh-so hard to get.

He stares directly into the camera one last time.

Christian Cage - Sorry kid, that's just how I roll, and if you didn't know - well, you will later on tonight.

Torrie Wilson - My final question and one which everybody wants to know - can you trust Goldberg as your partner at Uprising?

He looks to her for a moment, displaying little more than a grin.

Christian Cage - Hm, well Torrie, I guess we'll have to just wait and see.

He winks at her before making his exit out of the scene.


|Live Arena| -

*INTO THE ABYSS*

The daunting sound of Abyss' music greets the ears of the fans in the arena, prompting a mixed reaction. Trailing his 'father', James Mitchell, who is dressed in an extravagant all-green suit, he makes his way slowly down and into the ring. He carries chains which are dangling from his neck. As usual he is wearing his orange prison-clothing with 'PARK' emblazoned on the back. Mitchell receives a microphone and begins.

James Mitchell - Well, well, well, first Mexico and now here we are in England. I'm not out here to bad-mouth you people and your country, because in all honesty - your pitiful lives really do speak for themselves don't they.

Cheap heat.

James Mitchell - Regardless of geographical alignment the outcome will always be the same. I will cut to the chase and inform both you fans, and all of the men in the back, that myself and Chris are out here - like last week - in search of a challenger. Yes, you heard me. After last weeks total destruction and annihilation of one James Noble, Abyss still has the taste for blood deep inside his bones. See, as with Kennedy, he wasn't enough to sooth my sons blood-lust.

The camera hones in on the looming figure of Abyss, who jolts forward in the direction of the camera in anger.

James Mitchell - Some might say I'm wasting my time by coming out here. They may believe so, because let's face it - who in the back would actually want to step into the ring with this wrecking ball?! Maybe I am wasting my time. Maybe nobody will accept our little proposal. However, in the unfortunate case of no one person VOLUNTARILY mixing it up with Abyss - he will have no choice but to march right down that aisle and find somebody to DESTROY!!

Mitchell's microphone-bearing arm falls to his side as both he and his son wait in anticipation for a taker. As seconds quickly pass, it would appear that nobody is willing to take them up on the offer. They make a move to the ropes, when ...

*PITBULL*

To the complete shock of the fans in attendance and James Mitchell in the ring, the music of Jamie Noble hits, the man who Abyss decimated last week on Hazard!

Matt Striker - Please tell me this is a joke. H-he can't be serious about coming out here, Joe.

After a pause without any sight of Noble - he appears. Wearing jean shorts and a flannel-waist jacket, he walks out onto the entrance ramp. His ribs are heavily bandaged and he is wearing black braces on both of his knees, as well as the Hardcore title in the grasp of his right-hand...

Joey Styles -Folks Jamie Noble is clearly in no position to be competing tonight after last week.

Noble is trash-talking Abyss from the top f the ramp, ignoring the pleas of his girlfriend, Nidia. She has a hold of his arm but he is relentless in making his way to ringside. He drops his Hardcore title to the mat without a second-thought and then bravely attempts to slide in under the ropes but can only make it onto the apron and not quite under. He's clearly in excruciating pain...

Match Two – Jamie Noble vs. Abyss

Somewhat inhumanely the bell sounds. Not letting up for a split-second, Abyss paces towards Noble on the apron and begins stopping him through the ropes, driving his huge foot down into the abdomen of the fallen-champion! The big man drops to his knee and pulls Noble head-first from under the ropes up onto his feet, displaying his far superior strength. Abyss then cups Noble's head with his left hand and fires away on the head and body with his right in perfect 1-1 sequence. He eventually crumples to his knees, and is a sitting duck for a running boot to the face from the wrecking ball! Abyss stands over him, figuratively drooling at what he could possibly do next. Eventually Noble gets to a level-base somehow, clutching his gut. He is sent flying into the corner with a stiff-right hand, where he's conveniently propped up. The big-man backs up into the opposite corner and proceeds to sprint at him, CRUSHING him with a huge corner splash!! Noble then would stagger forward and after a well-placed boot to the mid-section, he is lain across the back of Abyss and hoisted up onto his shoulders - SHOCK TREATMENT!! Noble's back comes crashing down over the unforgiving frame of Abyss, and the impact sends the hardcore champion flying too.

Joey Styles -Referee please, just count the three and end this now...

1...2... Abyss lifts the shoulder up from the mat! The camera shows the face of a horrified Nidia at ringside who is screaming 'Jamie' repeatedly. Inside the ring and Abyss is kneeling over the prone-body of his 'opponent'. He's certainly not posing and offense, though. Saliva flies through the masks bar-holes from Abyss, and it's obvious that he is reaching an emotional climax. He scrambles to his feet and leers at Noble, daring him to get up. Somehow - he does. Using the referee for leverage he drags himself up, but is helpless as he walks straight into a vicious BLACK HOLE SLAM!! 1,2 and mercifully - 3.

Winners @ 2.13 minutes – Abyss

*INTO THE ABYSS*

The referee immediately takes the initiative and checks on Jamie Noble, attempting to cordon him off from any further assault.

Joey Styles - The outcome was never really in doubt, but lets just hope that Abyss has got his 'fix' and is done with Jamie Noble.

The words of Joey Styles serve as a jinx of sorts, as Abyss soon makes a move towards his fallen opponent and drags him throat-first to his feet. Noble can barely even struggle as he is throttled brutally and gasping for air. Abyss than places one hand on the lower back of Noble and powers him up - then down for a CHOKESLAM! He looms over him, shaking visibly and in a frenzied state.
"AAARRRGHHH!" he yells aggressively, as he kneels over him and lays into him with left and right hands, one after the other!

Joey Styles - (solemnly) This is, this is just despicable. Security are surely on their way, EMT's too one would hope. This needs to stop soon or Jamie Noble may suffer some serious damage.

On cue, minus a few seconds, both EMT's and security guards stream down through the aisle, bearing a stretcher. The three security guards manage to drag Abyss off of his battered rival, but the blood is already flowing from the hairline of the Hardcore champion. James Mitchell orders Abyss into the corner and the two partake in watching on as the carnage is dealt with. The camera pans to the top of the ramp where Noble's girlfriend Nidia comes sprinting down urgently. She runs up the steps wearing cut-off jean shorts and a tight white top, though she's not wearing any footwear. She pushes through the wall of security guards and kneels over her boyfriend, yelling "JAMIE" repeatedly. She is visibly and rightfully shaken. The commentary team until this point have been silent but for a few apt comments on what is happening, but they come to voice as Abyss makes a move - towards NIDIA!

Matt Striker - Oh, oh no.

She is oblivious to the monster that is standing parallel to her, but she perks up when the security guards pull her away from him. For her safety they take her to the other side of the ring, as Abyss looks on with a deranged look in his eyes. Suddenly, she jolts forwards and lunges at Abyss, slapping him in a flurry of aggression!! Not the wisest thing to do, but Abyss doesn't know how to react to it. He smiles. He bears a wide grin of sadistic affection. As the security guards restrain her she's still within an arms distance of him, as he extends his club-like arm and gently runs his two fingers through her curly, brown hair. Eventually she's forcefully restrained and dragged to safety, and we cut to a commercial...





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|Live Arena| -

*CRASH*

Back from a bombardment of advertisements and we're ready for action! The familiar sound of a car-crash followed up by a trash-metal beat grabs the viewer by the throat and demands attention. Out steps 'Anti Saint' Ken Doane, dressed in all black (shorts, knee-pads, elbow-pads, boots). He makes no fuss or goes to no length to be extravagant. After climbing onto the second rope and looking deep into the crowd emotionlessly he erupts with a roar and raises both clenched-hands high.

*SUGAR SWEET*

Contrary to the demeanor of his opponent, Sugar Daddy Lance emerges wearing his usual extravagant attire, similar to that of an 80's glam rocker. He is tailed by two girls, both of whom are carrying a small glass-bottle of whisky. Half-way down the ramp and the trio stop, as Lance pours the liquid over the chest of one of his scantily-clad brunettes, before rubbing his face in it! The English crowd pop. Before Lance can proceed to do likewise with the other girl, Ken Doane comes running up the ramp and attacks Lance from behind...

Match Three - 'Anti Saint' Ken Doane vs. Sugar Daddy Lance

Though the match didn't begin officially for a short-while, the action certainly did! Ken takes Lance to his knees with a running clothesline to the back and proceeds to batter him with hard elbows to the forehead from behind. After having enough of striking his helpless opponent he drags him to his feet by the hair and using the hair, tosses Lance down and flying into the steel steps!! The Anti Saint is driven and is not wasting any time! After stomping away rabidly at the back of Lance he finds it necessary to throw him in under the ropes and start the match.
Though starting off on top, and for a good while dominating, showing not only his ruthlessness but his undoubted potential, Lance would strike lucky and find a way back in to the bout. The match became a contest when Doane was told to get off of his opponent after a five count filled with punches, leading to the Anti Saint to approach the referee, grab him by the shirt and yell at him. Lance would proceed to gather himself and hit a low blow, which the referee unsurprisingly turned a blind eye to. For the following five minutes it would be evenly fought, but if anyone had the most offense in it was Doane.
The end came near the seven minute mark. After a run of momentum, Ken Doane hit his finishing maneuver - the kick to the gut followed by a forward-jumping DDT. He would get to his feet and rather than pinning and winning the bout, he makes a move for the outside! With his eyes set on a steel-chair, he snatches one from Howard Finkel, slapping him in the face for good measure! While this takes place Jake Roberts, Doane's estranged manager makes his way down to ringside to watch the finish unfold. With Doane back in the ring and with the chair, his attention is taken by the sight of The Snake. He shouts at him, and tells him to get out of here. Roberts does, backing up a few steps to diffuse the situation. This though allows Lance up, and Doane walks straight into a boot - slamming the chair straight into his own skull!! He covers, and the referee counts for three.

Winner @ 6:45 minutes - Sugar Daddy Lance!

The winner briefly gets his hand raised and swiftly exits the ring and makes his way to the back eagerly with his girls.

Matt Striker - Joe, I wish I could be a fly on the wall at the Sugar Daddy's celebration party tonight!

Still standing outside and looking on, Jake Roberts is summoned to the ring by an enraged Ken Doane. The former manager obliges, slowly and hesitantly entering. Doane has a microphone, as he grabs Roberts by the throat and backs him into the corner.

Ken Doane - ROBERTS!

He pauses, breathing heavily due to exhaustion.

Ken Doane -Roberts, if you EVER ... and I do mean, EVER, get in MY business again - I won't blink before I break your neck!

He pauses again, this time to wipe the sweat off of his forehead with the wrist of the hand holding the microphone.

Ken Doane - I've told you once and I'll tell the whole world now, I do not NEED a manager. Snake, with you by my side for that short-while where did we go? What did we win? Nothin', that's what. I am ... (!!!!) THE ANTI SAINT (!!!!) ... and I answer to no one, got it?!

Roberts reluctantly nods, as Doane backs off. As Ken turns around he looks down at the floor to see the chair which lost him the match. He picks it up and looks at it, looks to Roberts, before then looking at the referee in the corner of the ring, nailing him in the forehead with it!!

Matt Striker - Dear Lord... that is uncalled for. That's just wrong.

After pondering his actions and seemingly regretting them, Doane has a rush of blood to the head once more, as he hops through the ropes to the outside, and repeatedly smashes the steel-chair against the cold, silver ring-post!!

Joey Styles - Ken Doane has gone berserk. He is a loose-cannon!

After practically destroying the chair, an immense feat in itself, he stops, tossing it to the side. He runs his hand through his spiked, brown hair and turns to the top of the ramp to exit. However, who else but PAUL HEYMAN steps out, dressed formally, and with a microphone in hand.

Paul Heyman - I don't know who in the hell you think you are, but I'll tell you what you are, and that is suspended!

Doane looks to him with an enraged look on his face.

Paul Heyman -I've got referees in my ear fearing for their health, telling me that they don't want to officiate your matches. Not only are you a threat to those around you, be it commentators, ring announcers and hell, I wouldn't doubt that you wanna swing for me right now, but you're a threat to yourself.

Doane's look is slightly perplexed.

Paul Heyman -Kenny, you like to think of yourself as the future of this business, and if I'm honest, quite a lot of us think you are too. But, the way you are acting is not only costing those around you, but it's costing you. So, with that in mind, you are gone until further notice and if you return a second sooner - we will be wishing you well in your future endeavors and you will be FIRED.

Don't cross the boss ~ ! Heyman leaves Doane looking pissed and holding his head in his hands.






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|Backstage| In a dark location backstage are Azrael, David (Heath), Paul (London) and Matthew (Michaels). The faces of the latter three are visible only by the candle-light of which they are holding. Azrael cannot be seen, only heard in his deep-toned murmur.

Azrael - Tonight, my disciples, is the first night of the initiation period. Over the course of the next two weeks all three of you will have faced a challenge, an obstacle placed in front of you by me ... Azrael. Your job is simple, and it is to overcome those who stand before you. In my house there are many doors, but no rooms for the weak. With my father, who art in Heaven watching on, I want you to give your soul to the cause. Tonight, Paul, is your night.

Both David and Matthew fade from the picture as they blow their candles out.

Azrael - The job is simple, but not simple enough for someone undeserving of my elixir. Do it well and you come a step closer to Heaven, where together we will drink the blood of the sinners. It's time.


|Interview Area| Shane Douglas is standing by with Team 3D.

Shane Douglas -Team 3D you requested this interview time, what's on your mind?

Brother Devon - Shane, this is to address those Gen Ex punks, Aries and Strong.

Douglas politely steps out of the shot as Devon looks at the camera.

Brother Devon - Earlier on tonight you offered us a rematch at those tag-team titles at the Uprising, but on one condition - the condition that if we lose that match, then we're through. If we lose, we're done. If we lose at Uprising - we, retire. Haha, YOU WANTED A WAR?! Brotha, I THINK THEY GOT IT!!

Ray slaps the back of Devon.

Brother Ray - Gen Ex in nearly twenty years of being in this business, through all the titles, the opponents, the companies - you punks are the most arrogant, self-righteous, little pricks of them all! You've got balls, I'll give you that. What you did to us at Full Throttle, what you got our cousin to do, it took balls. However, I think you'll find that Uprising, requesting this match didn't take balls - it took inexperience. Boys when the chips are down, and when everything’s riding on a match, everybody that knows something about this business knows, that we deliver. We're the most decorated tag-team ... ever. You brats are barely past rookie status, and you made a rookie mistake in giving us this match. When the pressure is on - we thrive off of it. When the single most important thing to us in the world is on the line - WE WILL BRING IT LIKE NEVER BEFORE! If you thought that the matches on Hazard were tough ... if you thought that our tables match at Uprising was hard ... and if you thought that the Ladder match at Full Throttle took everything you had and then some - *calmly* wait until Uprising.

The angry demeanor changes to a calmer one.

Brother Devon - Shane, I think my brotha' said all that needed to be said. Uprising ... April 19th ... no stipulations, no interference, no funny stuff ... just two teams, fighting to see who's the best in the world.


|Live Arena| The camera returns to briefly survey the front-row of the arena, where the fans are nothing short of ruckus. Joey Styles and Matt Striker identify none other than Newcastle United football players Kevin Nolan and Steven Taylor seated at ringside. They both grin at the direction of the camera, before it switches to a shot of the ring where Howard Finkel is standing. It’s time for our next contest!

*HART OF A CANADIAN*

The WAPW Cruiserweight Champion makes his entrance, emerging from the tunnel looking displeased and generally not happy to be here. He wears baggy gold pants and has a matching golden waist-coat, of which the buttons are undone. He tips his glasses down and looks at the crowd, before pushing them back up the bridge of his nose and making his way to the ring. His swagger is evident as he enters the ring, holding his title belt high with both hands.


Match Four – Pac vs. Teddy Hart

England’s own Pac was given the opportunity of a lifetime when he stepped into the ring with the Cruiserweight Champion of the world, Teddy Hart. Though not a title match, a win or an impressive performance with the world watching and in front of his own country would certainly do wonders for his career. At only 22 years of age ‘the man who gravity forgot’ had a game-plan which was to throw caution to the wind and simply go for it. He did just that, immediately going on the offensive as soon as the bell rung, landing multiple forearms to Teddy and backing him into the ropes. Pac continued a high-pressure start, backing up before charging at him and taking Teddy out of the ring with a clothesline!! The fans were into this match from the get-go, and it was never more clear than after Pac’s first impressive high-flying stunt as he climbed onto the apron and then ran at Teddy, hitting a stunning shooting star press of which took a lot out of both competitors!! The fans were in for nothing less than a treat with Pac’s high-octane style impressing enthralling the audience.

Commercial Break.

The commercial break came just over a minute into the bout and upon returning the action was back in the ring, with Pac raining down on Ted Hart with the ten-punch in the corner. After counting to seven, Pac was put in a precarious position when Teddy walked forward in a powerbomb position. However, the wherewithal of the youngster allowed him to land a couple more punches and eventually turn the move into a high-impact hurricarana! Hart’s head connected with the canvas in an ugly way, resulting in the referee checking him over. In the mean-time, the Englishman threw his hands into the air, garnering a great response.
The pause for the champion allowed the match to slow down and for the momentum to be quelled. Hart, doing what champions do best, dictated the tempo for the next period of the match and began to take control. It would be back and forth for the duration of the remaining eight minutes, with both men putting on a show. Eventually, class began to shine through and the champion was earning his stripes, as he countered a cross-body from the top rope with a drop-kick to the gut! Upon getting to his feet Pac walked straight into a stern boot to the mid-section, followed by Hart’s version of the Canadian Destroyer! The crowd erupted upon impact, applauding the daring move. This took a lot out of both men, with Hart not going for the pin immediately, but when he did he only scored a two and a half count. Slowly he got back to his feet and awaited Pac to do the same. After pulling himself to his feet Pac was clearly dazed, as the English-men backpedalled straight into Teddy’s signature maneuver the ‘Hart Rate’ – a devastating belly to back suplex turned into a sitout powerbomb! The result was unquestionable as the referee counted three!!

Winner @ 15:45 minutes – Teddy Hart!


*** HART OF A CANADIAN ***

After shrugging off the referees futile attempt at raising Hart’s hand, the champion whilst clutching his gut gets to his feet and demands his title. A lower-being rushes to hand the referee the belt through the ropes to give to Hart. Hart however doesn’t accept the title in his hands, as he forces the apprehensive referee to strap the belt on his waist. When done, Hart raises both hands and basks in his own glory. Suddenly though, from through the crowd comes Paul London from The Diciples! Dressed in black pants, boots and wrist-tape, he hops the barricade and slides in under the ropes into the ring and attacks Hart!

Joey Styles – Paul London? What business does he have out here?!

London knocks Hart into the corner with a hard club to the back, before unloading with hard-punches to the face and body! The referee attempts to call London off of Hart, but is scared away. Meanwhile Azrael emerges at the top of the ramp, watching on with his arms crossed. Hart though is in a bad way, and is dropped with a vicious spike-piledriver in the middle of the ring! When all is said and done London stands over the champion with the Cruiserweight title belt in his left-hand, and with his right he makes the sign of a cross on his chest. He grins as we go to a video package.


|Video Package| A short Uprising promotional video airs. It advertises the two matches to be announced so far – Christian and Goldberg vs. MVP and Elijah Burke, and Team 3D vs. Gen Ex






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|Video Package| With the camera shot fixated downwards with an extreme close-up, a pair of hands rapidly type away at a keyboard. Seconds pass with the hands continuing to type. The screen suddenly fades to black. Seconds later it returns as we see a computer screen with a wall of text. The shot zooms out a little to show the back of the man typing away. We don’t see his identity, only that he is clean-cut and wearing a crisp white shirt. The screen fades to black again briefly, before frantically these words begin to flash up on the screen one after another: RUMOUR, SCANDAL, DRUGS, SEX, WWE, TNA, MID-CARD, JOBBER, RATINGS, SPOILERS – before the screen pauses, before finishing with the words “The IWC – coming soon to WAPW


|Live Arena| After the commentators very briefly ask each other what the previous video was all about, they gear us up for our main-event of the evening!

*** ON-SCREEN GRAPHIC – CHRISTIAN VS. ELIJAH BURKE – NEXT! ***

*** THE EX LEVEL ***

As Gen Ex’s familiar hip-hop beat entrance theme blares as loud as ever, North American Champion Elijah Burke steps out onto the stage. His title belt is slung proudly across his shoulder and he is accompanied by a track-suit wearing Jack Evans, who acts as Burke’s manager, massaging his shoulders as he walks and trying to pump him up energetically.

*** 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – CHRISTIAN ***

The second half of tonight’s huge main-event is next to make his entrance. The crowd react very positively to the Canadian, with a Christian chant circulating very loudly. He makes his usual entrance after looking deep into the arena with his hand on his head.

Match Five – Christian vs. Elijah Burke

Both men had one thing on their mind going into this match and that was to make a statement. This would be a warm-up of sorts for their huge tag-team match-up at Uprising, of which both the WAPW World Title and the WAPW North American Title would be on the line. Christian was at an obvious disadvantage for its entirety, as Elijah Burke was backed up by fellow Gen Ex member Jack Evans. Never shy in putting himself at harms way in order to help his team-mates, Christian had to have this in the back of his mind.
After just-over thirteen minutes of back and forth action, Elijah Burke had his opponent right where he wanted him. Just moments earlier he had connected with the Elijah Express only for Christian to get his foot on the rope to avoid being pinned. This got under the skin of the North American champ’ who clearly thought he had done enough to win and wasn’t shy in letting the referee know about it. After he was done remonstrating Christian was just about on his feet, using the turnbuckle for leverage to pull his lethargic legs to a vertical base. In came Elijah at full-speed ready to clatter into him for a second time, only for Christian to side-step in a split-second and send him crashing into the corner! The champion’s momentum sent him backpedalling into the middle of the ring where he slumped to the floor. The referee would check on him, as he held his left-knee writhing in pain. Christian meanwhile held his stomach in the corner once more, trying to catch his breath. With the referee busy with Burke, Jack Evans saw an opportunity to leap up onto the apron and attempt a right-hand, only for his hand to be blocked. Evans utilized this, grabbing Cage’s other hand to pull him from the corner to more a more central position on the apron and to keep him there. Seemingly unable to move from that particular spot, Burke miraculously recovered, backing up and sprinting towards his opponent for another Elijah Express. However, like the first one Cage somehow found away to avert trouble, ripping his hands away from Jack Evans’ grasp and sending his nemesis crashing into him!! With Evans knocked from the apron and to ringside, the momentum was clearly with Christian! Sensing the opportune moment he waited for Burke to walk straight into a boot to the mid-section followed by a decisive unprettier!!! Immediately he hooked the leg and the referee counted 1-2-3!!

Winner @ 15:03 minutes – Christian!

Christian was not given any time whatsoever for his victory to sink in as immediately after the end of the match, Jack Evans snuck back in and decked him with his own sneaker, delivering a harsh blow to the back of the head! Evans, clearly at the request of Gen Ex leader MVP, began to lay into Christian with stomps to the body, coupled with a bout of harsh punches and elbows to the head! MVP likes what he sees and soon enough makes his way down to ringside, dressed in his all-white suit. He enters the ring with his title belt in hand and orders Evans and the groggy Elijah Burke to hold Christian up. With the Canadian defenseless, the WAPW Champion floors him with a cruel title-shot to the head!

Joey Styles – Somebody needs to put a stop to this! They are taking out their Uprising opponent, Christian, and it isn’t right!

As the three men in the ring stomp away at Christian’s motionless body…

Joey Styles GOLDBERG! GOLDBERG IS HERE!!

Gen Ex turn their attention to the oncoming Goldberg, with Jack Evans backing up and leaping over the ropes at Goldberg – only to be CAUGHT IN MID-AIR!! Goldberg places Evans onto his shoulders and proceeds to send him like a javelin into the cold steel-ring post!! As Evans crumples to the protective mat clutching at his gut, Goldberg points to MVP and Burke in the ring – his two opponents at Uprising. ‘Berg climbs the steel-steps and enters the ring, flooring the on-running Burke immediately! MVP stays in the corner, letting Burke deal with their angry nemesis for the time being. Goldberg unloads a flurry of punches sending Burke back-peddling onto the ropes, which Goldberg clotheslines him over! As the former Buffalo Bills football player leers at the champion who is writhing in pain on the outside, another champion stands behind him, waiting for the right opportunity to strike. As Goldberg turns to face MVP, the WAPW champion attempts the title-belt shot, but it’s ducked! MVP is greeted with a stern kick to the mid-section before eventually being hoisted up high for a JACK-HAMMER!!!!

Joey Styles Goldberg has cleaned house!!

The fans take in everything which they have just witnessed, as does Goldberg who looks down at the fallen WAPW champion. Christian finally gets to his feet, oblivious to his Uprising tag-team partner. He pats Goldberg on the back in a social way, but what comes next sure wasn’t social! Goldberg knows not who it is and immediately continues his rampage by turning and decimating Christian with a SPEAR!!! The fans don’t believe what they’ve seen, and neither does Goldberg, who stands over Christian with a blank look on his face. Did he mean to do what he just did?! Did he know who it was?!


Quick Results:

The UK def. The Natural Franchise - ***
Abyss def. WAPW Hardcore Champion Jamie Noble - ** ½
Sugar Daddy Lance def. ‘Anti Saint’ Ken Doane - ***
WAPW Cruiserweight Champion Teddy Hart def. Pac - *** ¾
Christian def. WAPW North American Champion Elijah Burke – *** ½
 
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