Re: Presenting: Paul Heyman's Evolution Pro Wrestling.
Yeah I have to agree with you, the match is worthy of PPV and yeah it probaly would be a waste if you did put it in full. However I would read it if it was in full. I'd say don't go with it in full but it as always it up to you
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Re: Presenting: Paul Heyman's Evolution Pro Wrestling.
Yo, PARA-just got a peek at the preview, and it looks pretty sweet. I'll definatley be reading Enslaved-you're shooting for the 20th, right? Well, that'll be a nice little birthday present for me
Anyway, preview looks amazing. As far as repping AS, I'm on it
EDIT: It won't let me either
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Re: Presenting: Paul Heyman's Evolution Pro Wrestling.
I know, I lied, I said the 20th, but for the first time ever, I am ahead of schedule so I've decided to post it now because I know come the 20th something else will come up preventing me from posting the show. Anyways, I hope it cuts it. All feedback will be returned.
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Hammerstein Ballroom, New York. April 25, 2007.
***The NEW theme Enslaved theme song, appropriately titled ENSLAVED by the Motley Crue hits and the usual video package appears on screen with superstars such as Chris Benoit, with his Crippler Crossface submission hold locked in, Edge performing the Spear, Christian hitting the Unprettier, Brock Lesnar hitting the F-5, Rhyno hitting the Gore, Chris Jericho with the Walls of Jericho applied, CM Punk with the Anaconda Vice locked in, before a flurry of other superstars spray across the screen, ending with a shot of Edge holding the World Title aloft. As the opening package draws to a close, the camera shoots immediately to the Hammerstein Ballroom as it does a pan of the ravenous ballroom crowd, before pyro starts to spray out all over the arena***
Styles: Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen and WELCOME to a historic edition of EPW’s ENSLAVED! Joining me only three days removed from Out of Exile is Kevin Nash!
Nash: BIG SEXY IN ‘DA HOUSE! What a night it was at Out of Exile! The show was off the charts!
Styles: Indeed it was Nash and of course, one of our matches saw Christian Cage defeat Brock Lesnar to become the Number One Contender to the EPW Title, thus meaning tonight we will see our NEW Champion, Edge’s first title defence as he takes on Christian, right here tonight, LIVE from the Hammertstein Ballroom!
With the Camera still panning the Hammerstein Ballroom, **DAWGZ** surprisingly hits and the inaugural EPW Tag Team champions – The Latin American Exchange, Hernandez, Homicide & Konnan make their way out to a huge mixed reaction although it is mainly made up of boos and jeers. The trio make their way into the ring, doing their regular pose in the middle of the ring before Hernandez and Homicide climb the turnbuckles and taunt the crowd even more, as their ovation is now primarily heated while Konnan stands motionless, arms folded with a bandage around his head looking very pissed off.
Konnan: ORALE! ORALE!
The jeers continue
Konnan: All yo’ gringos needa lemme speak on dis!
Huge heat
Konnan: Ya’ll need to shut the hell up right now! Shut yo’ damn mouths and give us the respect we not only deserve… but should have EARNED three nights ago at Out of Exile!
More heat
Konnan: Last week, we came out to this very ring and guaranteed that Homicide and Hernandez, my two dawgz, would be walkin' outta Out of Exile with ‘da tag team gold!
More heat
Konnan: And we right right! We were right ese! Ya’ll better believe it, the L.A.X. REVOLUTION IN EPW HAS WELL AND TRULY…BEGUN!
Konnan pauses for moment.
Konnan: Even after everythin’ ‘dat was turned against us, we still walked out with ‘da titles!
The heat from the Ballroom continues
Konnan: Yet, despite all this, all yo gringos here in the Hammerstein Ballroom continue to treat us like crap, discriminate and disrespect us.
Heat
Konnan: Even hombres we considered as part of ‘da LAX couldn’t be trusted. Juventud Guerrera…Psicosis…just like each and everyone of you gringos here tonight…THEY DISRESPECTED US!
Raucous reception of boos and jeers
Konnan: However, unfortunately for Juvi and Psicosis, ya’ll are gonna find out why NO ONE disrespects the LAX, they’re gonna find out why no one BETRAYS the LAX and most of all they’re gonna find out the damn hard way that the L.A.X. REVOLUTION HAS BEGUN AND THAT YOU CAN STOP A REVOLUTIONARY BUT YOU CAN’T STOP A REVOLUTION!
Homicide and Hernandez climb opposite turnbuckles with their titles and taunt the fans, infuriating them more.
Konnan: We have a simple message for you two gringos in the back! If ya’ll think you’re so tough, jumpin’ me, tryin’ to put me out then tryin’ to screw the dawgz out of the tag titles, THEN GET YOUR ASSES OUT HERE…RIGHT NOW, SO MY DAWGZ CAN GIVE YOU BOTH THE ASS KICKIN’ OF A LIFETIME HOLMES!
More heat, as “SHUT THE HELL UP” chants start.
Konnan: Orale! Orale! ARIBA…
Suddenly **SINNER** hits cutting off Konnan mid-sentence, clearly infuriating him even more so as Paul Heyman makes his way out to the top of the aisle to a huge pop with a big grin on his face
Heyman: So, you’re sick of being disrespected are you?
Konnan: I dun give a crap about who the hell you are Heyman, no one interrupts me ese!
Heat
Heyman: Unfortunately for you and your (mockingly) DAWGZ (ends mocking) Konnan, I sign your pay cheque every week, I am your BOSS and I have the authority to book matches AS I SEE FIT!
Mixed Reaction
Heyman: As I’m sure everyone here knows, the NEW World Champion, Edge will be defending his shiny new title tonight against none other, than his brother Christian Cage.
Massive pop
Heyman: But, that will not be the only title being defended tonight!
Slight pop
Heyman: That’s right, tonight Konnan, YOUR DAWGZ, Homicide and Hernandez will be defending the EPW Tag Team Championships tonight.
Decent pop
Konnan: What the hell! You can’t do that! That’s disc…
Heyman: (Cutting off Konnan) Discrimination?
Konnan: You’re damn right it is!
Heyman: Well that might just be the case, but just to prove to you that I’m not being TOO discriminative here tonight, ONE, that’s right, ONLY ONE, member of the battered and broken, Worlds Greatest Tag Team will be featured in Singles action tonight.
Slight reaction as the crowd wonder which one of the Worlds Greatest Tag Team will be Wrestling tonight
Heyman: And you two, well I think you should be getting ready, because your first title defence is right now! As for your opponents…get ready…because I’m about to drop a……BOMBSHELL!
Immediately following Heyman’s words **BOMBSHELL** hits to an absolutely astounding ovation and THE DUDLEY BOYZ; BUBBA-RAY & DEVON make their way out for their EPW debut as the Hammerstein Ballroom crowd continue to go nuts for the arrival of a couple of their favourites as the Dudleyz play up the crowd big time from the top of the ramp before we head to a commercial
**COMMERCIAL**
We return from Commercial as the Tag Team match is just getting under way.
Match 1; Tag Team Match; EPW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
After a little over 5 minutes into the match, Bubba Ray and Hernandez are in the ring trading blows after Hernandez and Homicide made steady back and forth tags, showing good team work between the champions whilst wearing down Devon who eventually made the tag to his brother, Bubba Ray. Ray and Hernandez brawl into the ropes where the referee looks for the clean break and he surprisingly gets in before Hernandez looks for a short arm clothesline but Bubba manages to duck under it before bouncing off the ropes and looking for a clothesline himself but just like his opponent, Hernandez ducks under it this time and bounces off the ropes too before shooting back and taking down Bubba with a flying clothesline! Hernandez then makes the cover but only gets a two count when suddenly Homicide is pulled down off the apron, unbeknownst to everyone, including the referee who was making the count! IT’S JUVENTUD GUERRERA AND PSICOSIS! Both bandaged up, the short-term members of the LAX beat the crap out of Homicide with some hard lefts and rights forcing him to the floor before they both start stomping the life out of him, as the Hammerstein Ballroom crowd just don’t know what to think of Juvi and Psicosis. With Homicide suitably beaten, Juvi and Psicosis both back up the aisle slowly when eventually Hernandez notices their presence and sees his partner laid out at ringside as he questions the referee about what the hell happened? With Hernandez’ attention on Juvi and Psicosis, he is then rushed from behind by Bubba Ray Dudley, dropping him to the canvas with a clubbing blow to the back as the crowd pops accordingly. Dudley brings Hernandez back to his feet before Irish Whipping him into the corner where Devon Dudley is currently situated. Hernandez crashes in hard before Bubba Ray meets him with a devastating squash clothesline! Ray then tags Devon in as the former then proceeds to whip the weakened Hernandez into the ropes and as Devon hoists him up before the duo complete the patented 3-D for the first time ever in EPW amidst a massive pop from the crowd, the legal man, Devon then makes the cover as it seems we’ll have new tag team champions… 1… 2… NO!!!!!! HOMICIDE BREAKS THE COUNT!! ‘Cide crawled back into the ring under the bottom rope and hit a low dropkick right to the face of Devon Dudley! ‘Cide & Bubba Ray then brawl briefly, trading lefts and rights before Homicide manages to duck under a wayward strike from Bubba before kicking him hard in the midsection and planting him with a DDT!! Homicide can’t make the cover but that doesn’t matter as Ray gets back to his feet pretty quickly, but this doesn’t phase the smaller of the tag team champions who quickly sets up Bubba Ray and SCORES WITH THE GRINGO KILLA!!! The crowd pops huge for the manoeuvre despite Homicide’s obvious heel status, as he then makes his way to outside just in time for Hernandez to make the tag! With Bubba Ray seemingly down for the count, the pair focus their attack on the remaining Dudley – Devon. Homicide picks him up before looking to hit a Belly to Belly Suplex, but Devon prevents it however Homicide acts quickly, shooting him off into the ropes and delivering a running lariat, dropping Devon to the mat. Homicide then quickly tags back in Hernandez, showing the supreme teamwork of the tag team champions, as the big man makes his way over to Devon and hoists him up on his shoulders in the electric chair position. Homicide quickly climbs atop the turnbuckle before delivering the ELEVATED DIVING BULLDOG!!! Bubba Ray finally makes it back to his feet and looks to prevent the impending cover but Konnan makes his presence known at ringside, grabbing Bubba’s leg and stopping his prevention of the cover as the referee proceeds with the count… 1… 2… 3! It’s over! The LAX retain!
Winners and STILL EPW Tag Team Champions: Hernandez & Homicide – The Latin American Exchange @ 8:01
Styles: Definitely not the most ideal debut for the Dudley Boyz in EPW, but they are 19 time Tag Team champions, so I’m sure they can bounce back from this.
Nash: Who cares about the Dudleyz, Styles. LAX is where it’s at! Homicide and Hernandez are going to prove unstoppable, the LAX REVOLUTION has begun baby!
**DAWGZ** hits again as Konnan retrieves the tag titles and hands them to Homicide and Hernandez before the trio celebrate in the ring before noticing that Juventud and Psicosis are still present at the top of the ramp. Juvi and Psicosis motion that they are ready to fight but as soon as Homicide and Hernandez make their way towards them, the pair run backstage clearly infuriating the LAX all the while the crowd still don’t know what to make of this situation as the camera then shoots backstage to see JAMIE NOBLE standing close up to the camera.
Noble: Just in case you morons have forgotten who the hell I am and why I’m here in EPW, I thought I should take the time to refresh your memories!
Slight heat
Noble: My name is JAMIE NOBLE! I’m here in EPW for a new start! A NEW BEGINNING! Just like everyone else! Except the difference between me and the rest of these JACK OFFS that go around saying it, is I actually mean it! My actions are going to speak louder than my words and if any of you question what that means, just go ask Christy Hemme!
Huge heat for the mention of what Noble did at the Pay Per View.
Noble: (Aggressively) I was sick and tired of over looked! Sick and tired of being laughed at! It is time for Jamie Noble to be noticed! It’s time for EPW to realise that the Redneck Messiah has arrived and I will take no prisoners, spare no one in an effort to prove that I am not only the BEST Professional Wrestler in this Company, but in the ENTIRE WORLD!
Massive heat
Noble: I’m out to prove to all you FOOLS that I’m NO JOKE and when I’m done, you’ll all KNOW that I AM The Most DANGEROUS MAN IN EPW!!
The heat for Noble continues to pour out as the camera then heads to the arena which is noticeably dark until **MISERIA CANTARE** hits to an absolutely massive reaction as the FIRST EVER, Pacific Champion; CM PUNK makes his way out, ready to compete with his brand new Championship belt secured tightly around his waist.
Styles: Our first ever Pacific Champion is looking extremely pumped up and ready for action. He’d have to be confident heading into this match.
Nash: Well he might well be confident, I’m not sure if he should be though man! As much as I hate Muhammad Hassan and his band of followers, I think three on one might prove too much for our new Champ to handle!
CM Punk makes his way down the aisle and into the ring, hyping up the crowd enthusiastically as Bob Artes gets his introduction out of the way. The fans continue cheering Punk until **ARABRIC PRAYER** hits to an absolutely raucous reception of boos and jeers as the Hammerstein Ballroom fans are on their feet seemingly in an irate fashion as the hated trio of Muhammad Hassan, Daivari and Punk’s opponent for this match, Sonjay Dutt make their way out, taunting the fans, irritating them even more.
Styles: There is absolutely no doubt that these three gentlemen are the most hated men in this company.
Nash: You’re not wrong! They’re dirty, rotten, scum bags and I hope Punk beats the crap through Sonjay Dutt tonight, but I just can’t see it happening!
Match 2; Singles Match; Non-Title
Pacific Champion CM Punk v Sonjay Dutt
In what has been a very fast paced, good quality match despite the fact that it has been riddled with interference from both Muhammad Hassan and Daivarri, CM Punk has proven the in spite of the distractions he can maintain his focus and control the match for the most part. We pick up the action with CM Punk having the upper hand. Punk has Sonjay secured in a side headlock before he nails two knee lifts right to the ribs of Dutt but it doesn’t floor him. Punk relinquishes the side headlock, but Duts relief is short lived as The Pacific Champion immediately wrenches his arm tightly before quickly stepping over it and planting him with a stiff looking MULE KICK! With Sonjay down, Punk immediately shoots off towards the ropes but he suddenly comes FACE TO FACE WITH DAIVARI! The crowd boo the sight of Daivari on the apron but it doesn’t last long as Punk nails a huge right hand to Hassan’s Manager, knocking him down off the apron with the crowd going nuts! With Daivari slowly getting back to his feet on the outside, Punk suddenly flies over the top rope with a CROSS BODY PLANCHA! The crowd pops huge as Punk immediately springs up to his feet, playing them up big time before he locks eyes with Muhammad Hassan! Punk encourages Hassan to step up, right here, right now with the crowd going nuts for their favourite. Hassan simply scoffs at Punk, seemingly not interested when suddenly SONJAY DUTT COMES CRASHING DOWN HITTING A HUGE MOONSAULT DOWN TO CM PUNK ON THE OUTSIDE!!! Naturally the crowd pops for the move, despite Dutt’s heel status as The Guru brings Punk back to his feet before he rolls him back into the ring underneath the bottom rope before climbing up to the apron himself and making his way back into to the ring through the middle rope. Dutt stomps Punks sternum region a couple of times before bringing The Pacific Champion back to his feet as The Guru shoots off the ropes and as he comes back he NAILS A TILT-A-WHIRL TORNADO DDT!! Sonjay immediately goes for the cover. 1… 2… NO! The fans rejoice as Punk gets a shoulder up while a frustrated Sonjay starts to hammer away at his head with hard, clubbing blows causing the Hammerstein faithful to unleash a barrage of heat on Dutt’s actions as the referee eventually pulls him off with the fans still shitting on him. With the referee lecturing Dutt, Daivari suddenly jumps back up on the apron and starts yelling out in Farsi thus distracting the referee, who immediately makes his way over to him and orders Daivari to get down off the apron. Naturally Daivari refuses to oblige and continues to argue as Muhammad Hassan climbs into the ring as the fans being booing raucously. With Punk down, Hassan immediately rolls him on to his stomach and applies the CAMEL CLUTCH! The fans continue to boo as Hassan has the Clutch tightly secured when Sonjay Dutt delivers a STIFF SNAP KICK TO THE SIDE OF CM PUNK’S HEAD!! The crowd continues to pour heat onto Hassan and Dutt as the former makes his way out of the ring and Daivari finally jumps down off the apron. With The Champion down, Sonjay heads immediately to the top of the turnbuckle and flies off looking for the HINDU PRESS!! BUT PUNK MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND DUTT CRASHES AND BURNS!! The crowd pops loudly as Punk is still showing signs of life! Sonjay slowly gets back to his feet, although he is clearly not in a healthy state. With Dutt back on his feet, Hassan climbs up on the apron again starts yelling at Sonjay when suddenly COLT CABANA sprints down the aisle to a surprisingly big pop from the fans! Colt immediately pulls Hassan down off the apron and slams his head down against the edge of the ring, crashing it into the canvas with a big thud before he then nails two big right hands to Daivari and sends him flying into the guardrail at ringside! The crowd continue to cheer on Colt as Sonjay looks set to be about to mount some sort of aerial assault down on to him when suddenly CM Punk gets back to his feet and turns him around before lifting him straight up on to his shoulders, in the Fireman’s Carry position before HE NAILS A BRUTAL GTS! GO TO SLEEP! The crowd pops loudly as Punk immediately hooks the leg! 1… 2… 3!!! IT’S OVER!
Winner via Pinfall: CM Punk @ 6:34
Styles: Well despite the constant interference from Hassan and Daivari, Punk manages to pull off the victory with some help from Colt Cabana.
Nash: I never thought I’d be happy to see Colt Cabana, Styles! But until he came down it looked like Dutt had Punk beaten!
**MISERIA CANTARE** hits as Punk immediately dashes out of the ring, rolling under the bottom rope, grabbing his Title and backing up the aisle; celebrating with Colt Cabana as Muhammad Hassan begins to realise what’s just transpired. Hassan climbs into the ring and stands over the fallen body of Sonjay Dutt, who is still out following the GTS from Punk (Who has now disappeared behind the curtain) before proceeding to request a microphone from Bob Artes as the Hammerstein faithful start chanting “Please don’t talk”
Hassan: (Staring down at the fallen body of Dutt again) What a dis…
Hassan gets cut off with another chant, this time “SHUT THE HELL UP”
Hassan: Why don’t you people take a leaf out of your own books and let me speak! I am an Arab-American… I KNOW MY RIGHTS! I HAVE A FREEDOM OF SPEECH!
Massive heat as Daivari gets back into the ring gingerly.
Hassan: (Looking at Daivari) Get him up! (Pointing at Sonjay) Stand him up Daivari!!
Daivari brings Dutt back to his feet.
Hassan: (Shaking his head at Sonjay) DISGRACEFUL! Utterly, UTTERLY DISGRACEFUL!
More heat.
Hassan: To think, I, The GREAT Muhammad Hassan went to Out of Exile this past Sunday and fought in your HONOUR! And this… is how you repay me?! BY LOSING!?!
More heat from the Hammerstein fans as they know very well that Hassan lost on Sunday as well.
Hassan: You’re DISPICABLE! To think I actually considered you WORTHY of aligning yourself with Daivari and I… What a joke! What a fool I was! Well guess what, I won’t… be making that mistake twice!
Hassan pauses before he NAILS SONJAY WITH THE MICROPHONE! The crowd goes ballistic as both Hassan and Daivari stomp a mud hole out of Sonjay! With Sonjay busted open, Hassan orders Daivairi to apply the Camel Clutch to their former associate.
Hassan: (Intensely) CM PUNK! Take notice! This is YOUR future! This is where YOUR destiny lies! You might remember last week before you won your Pacific Championship, you said you when you won that Title you would be challenging me to a match! Well… I ACCEPT YOUR CHALLENGE!
Big pop as Dutt is still in the Camel Clutch.
Hassan: But it’s gonna be under MY terms! At the next EPW Pay Per View, Redemption, it’s gonna be CM Punk versus The GREAT MUHAMMAD HASSAN One on One for the PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP!
Hassan drops the Microphone before delivering a cracking knee to the jaw of Sonjay Dutt causing Daivari to relinquish the hold as the duo make their way out of the ring to immense heat as **ARABIC PRAYER** hits and we head to another commercial.
**COMMERCIAL**
We return from Commercial to see the banged up members of the Worlds Greatest Tag Team, Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas sitting in a room, not looking all that happy.
Benjamin: Which one of us are goin’ out there tonight, Charlie? We don’ even know who we gotta Wrestle!
Haas: I know and I also know we’re both banged up big time Shelton, but if winning this match means that we can get ourselves back in the frame for another chance at the EPW Tag Team Titles, then I’d do anything! I don’t care who it is I’ve gotta Wrestle tonight, I’m goin’ out there and I’m gonna prove that The Worlds Greatest Tag Team never backs down from a fight.
The camera cuts to another backstage location where we see Austin Aries walking down a hall when he runs into Bryan Danielson as the crowd let out a mixed reaction.
Aries: I hope you’re happy, Bryan. It’s because of you that I didn’t fulfil my destiny of becoming the first ever EPW Pacific Champion.
Danielson smiles arrogantly.
Danielson: What garbage. It’s your own fault that you aren’t the Champion right now but I don’t care about that Austin, the last thing on my mind is costing you the Pacific Title. You didn’t win on Sunday night because were to busy cowering on the outside of the ring.
Slight heat.
Danielson: If you weren’t such a coward Austin, you might be the Champion right now, but again, I don’t care about that. All I care about is exposing you as the fraud, as the coward that you are. It’s only a matter of time until I prove once and for all that I am the better man out of the two of us Aries.
Aries: You think so?
Danielson: I know so! I’ve proved it numerous times that I’ve got your number and when we finally meet in that ring, I’ll expose you as the joke that you are. You don’t care about this business Austin, you don’t care about those morons in the ballroom, all you care about is yourself and your enormous ego and sooner rather than later those idiots out there are gonna realise that too.
Danielson immediately turns his back on Aries and walks away as the camera heads back to the Ballroom when **WORLDS GREATEST** hits to a fairly decent pop as the banged up Shelton Benjamin and the competitor in this contest, Charlie Haas make their way out. Haas has his ribs bandaged as well as a bandage around his head as the two walk down to the ring gingerly.
Styles: The fact that Charlie Haas has to wrestle tonight is an absolute joke! The guy can barely even get into the ring.
Nash: Maybe so Styles, but the L.A.X had to defend their newly won titles tonight so it’s only fair that these two be involved in a match in some proximity, but who’s Haas’ opponent gonna be!?
Styles: That’s right! I almost forgot! Haas doesn’t even know who he’s supposed to be facing!
Shelton and Haas stand in the ring wearily in the ring as the arena starts to go quiet in anticipation of just who Charlie’s opponent will be. After a few more moments of silence **HERE COMES THE PAIN** hits to an absolutely to a massive reception of heat as The Next Big Thing, BROCK LESNAR, makes his way out to the ring as the crowd boo the shit out of him all the while Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin have some seriously concerned looks on their faces.
Styles: Oh you’ve gotta be kidding!!!
Nash: WOAH! I certainly didn’t expect this! Lesnar looks PISSED!
Match 3; Singles Match
Brock Lesnar v Charlie Haas
In what has turned out to be just a little more than a glorified squash match, Brock Lesnar has totally dominated Charlie Haas, after the latter put up a brief fight early on but Lesnar’s strength and power have proved to be too much for the injured Haas as Lesnar has focused his offence on the ribs of his opponent. Brock has Charlie sat up in one corner before he whips him across the ring and he crashes into the turnbuckle. The huge but agile, Lesnar, charges across the ring and SPEARS Haas in the corner. Charlie is clearly gasping for breath but The Next Big Thing doesn’t stop there. He then delivers FOUR repeated Shoulder Thrusts, directly into the sternum of Charlie Haas, adding further insult to injury. Lesnar immediately Irish Whips Haas again, this time into the ropes… but Charlie gets a grip on the top rope and stops his momentum! Brock sees this and immediately charges towards him but Haas is one step ahead of him and hits a BIG BACK BODY DROP SENDING HIM DOWN TO THE OUTSIDE!! The crowd pops huge as Haas immediately falls to the mat as well, naturally exhausted while Lesnar crashes to the floor. Haas slowly gets back to his feet while Brock crawls back into the ring at the same time. Lesnar instantly heads towards Charlie and meets him with a big right hand, stunning Haas but Charlie responds in kind, with a right of his own but it has little effect on Brock Lesnar, who unloads with a flurry of heavy left and right hands, before he whips him off the ropes before PLANTING HIM WITH A HUGE SPINNING SPINEBUSTER ON HIS RETURN! The crowd boos as Lesnar taunts them a little before bringing Haas back to his feet and nailing a DOUBLE RIB BREAKER! Haas screams in obvious, excruciating pain as Lesnar seemingly finds solace in Haas’ ache. Lesnar doesn’t thwart his assault though, as he neglects to go for the pinfall and immediately hoists CHARLIE HAAS UP IN THE TORTURE RACK!!! The crowd boos the shit out of Lesnar who is showing off his brute strength before he drops down to his knees and nails a TORTURE RACK BACKBREAKER!!! Haas clutches at his ribs which are clearly in throbbing pain as Lesnar drags him back to his feet with no disregard for his well-being before he plants him just as quickly, NAILING AN F-5!! The crowd boos Lesnar again as he simply lays on top of Charlie Haas. 1… 2… 3! It’s over. The destruction has finished.
Winner via Pinfall: Brock Lesnar @ 4:59
Lesnar arrogantly stands up as **HERE COMES THE PAIN** hits again as Brock swaggers over to the Turnbuckle and ascends it, taunting the crowd causing them to spray him with heat while Shelton Benjamin clambers into the ring to check on his fallen partner, Charlie Haas.
Styles: Total dominance from Brock Lesnar, Nash.
Nash: You’re not wrong, he really made Haas look like the second rate competitor that he is!
Styles: What crap Nash! You and I both know that Charlie Haas is a talented performer, if he had of entered this match at 100% fitness, he might have even stood a chance!
Nash: Yeah right…
Styles: Anyway, stay tuned, because coming up our NEW World Champion, Edge will have his first title defence against his very own brother, Christian Cage!
**COMMERCIAL**
We return from Commercial to see Maria standing by, microphone in hand.
Maria: HI! I’m Maria, and joining me at this time is the Samoan Submission Machine, SAMOA JOE!
Maria smiles innocently as Joe walks into shot to a big mixed reaction.
Maria: (Happily and enthusiastically) JOE! JOE YOU WON!
Maria smiles again.
Samoa Joe: Of course I won Maria, I guaranteed I would be the Last Man Standing! I guaranteed I would kick Chris Jericho’s ass and that’s exactly what I did, so much so that Jericho didn’t even show his face tonight!
Joe pauses as crowd boos.
Samoa Joe: Maria, Paul Heyman stacked the odds against me. He did everything he could to prevent me from getting a title shot. He told me I had to EARN it well I got news for ya, Heyman… I WON! I SHOWED THE WORLD WHY I AM PRO WRESTLING AND NOW YOU HAVE NO REASON NOT TO GRANT ME MY TITLE SHOT!
Slight heat.
Samoa Joe: Edge or Christian Cage, I don’t care who it is because nothin’ is gonna stop me from becoming the EPW Champion!
Maria: What do you think about Chris Jericho putting you in the Walls of Jericho after the match was over?
Samoa Joe: That was sour grapes Maria. The match was over and Jericho’s actions were cheap! Gutless! Cowardly! He knew he was beaten and beaten convincingly so he was just trying to save face! Jericho isn’t my problem anymore! I’ve beaten him, I’ve proved I’m the better man, we’re through! I’ve got bigger and better things to move on to… like the EPW Title, for instance!
Maria goes to talk again when suddenly RHINO walks into screen amidst a huge pop.
Rhino: (Staring down Joe, intensely) And what exactly makes you think YOU deserve a TITLE SHOT before guys LIKE ME?! THE WAR MACHINE?!
Samoa Joe: (Laughing) Think? THINK?! I KNOW, Rhino that I deserve a title shot before guys like you because I…well, I won at Out of Exile!
Heat.
Samoa Joe: You had your chance Rhino, you go to the back of the line! Your opportunity at the World Title is OVER!
Rhino: That’s all talk, if you’re so confident that you deserve a World Title shot before me, Joe then how ‘bout you prove it?! Me and you, NEXT WEEK!
Samoa Joe: No way, I beat Chris Jericho, I’ve got nothin’ else to prove, I don’t need to answer to you or anyone else. I’ve earned my damn title shot and now Paul Heyman has no choice but to give it to me!
Joe stares at Rhino smugly before walking off camera as we head to another backstage location and we see Paul Heyman on camera as a huge roar can be heard from the Ballroom.
Heyman: Good Evening once again Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman and I trust you are enjoying the show this evening.
Slight pop as Heyman pauses.
Heyman: As we are just moments away from the commencement of our Main Event match for the evening with the FIRST EVER Evolution Pro Wrestling World Champion, Edge taking on the Number One Contender, Christian Cage.
Pop.
Heyman: I would like to take this opportunity to officially announce that at the Redemption Pay Per View, CM Punk will be defending HIS newly won Pacific Championship in a one on one match against Muhammad Hassan!
Pop.
Heyman: Speaking of Redemption, at this time I would also like to formally announce the location of this particular Pay Per View event!
Slight pop.
Heyman: On June 24, 2007 – Evolution Pro Wrestling comes to Pay Per View for the second time in its brief but already SUCCESSFUL history and it will be bought to you LIVE from… Odeum Expo Centre in Chicago, ILLINOUS!!!!
Mixed reaction as the Hammerstein faithful clearly don’t like EPW leaving the Ballroom.
Heyman: (Smiling wryly) Now, just because we are leaving for Pay Per View and for perhaps future episodes of Enslaved doesn’t mean that you have to think for a second… and I mean not for a SECOND that the Hammerstein Ballroom will still not be the quintessential HOME BASE for Evolution Pro Wrestling! WE WILL BE BACK IN THE BALLROOM! You can guarantee it!
Massive pop as a “Thank you Paul” chant starts out.
Heyman: With that out of the way I would also like to address next week’s show. At Redemption we are naturally going to need a NEW Number One Contender to the EPW World Title.
Slight pop.
Heyman: So, next week on the FIRST MATCH of Enslaved, to determine the challenger to the World Title at Redemption, it will be… RHINO!
Huge pop.
Heyman: Taking on the returning, CHRIS BENOIT…
Huge pop for Benoit.
Heyman: Taking on CHRIS JERICHO…
Huge althoght slighly mixed reaction for Jericho
Heyman: Taking on the man who is not victorious in tonight’s EPW Championship match… IN A FATAL FOURWAY MATCH TO CROWD THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER TO THE EPW TITLE!
Massive pop.
Heyman: Thank you Ladies and Gentlemen, I trust you will enjoy the rest of the evening and just as a point of notice, it may be in your best interests not to simply assume that the show has reached his culmination at the conclusion of tonight’s Main Event…
Heyman smirks as he struts off camera and we head back out to the Ballroom where **METALINGUS** hits to a massive reception of heat as the EPW CHAMPION, EDGE makes his way out with his World Title strapped around his waist. Edge jumps up and down at the top of the aisle as smoke fills the arena before the Champion makes his way down to the ring amidst huge heat. Edge gets a long entrance as we head to a commercial just before the start of the match.
***COMMERCIAL***
We return from commercial with Edge’s music still playing as the Champion is still parading the ring proudly, confidently and most definitely, arrogantly.
Styles: Edge looks focused and ready for this match following his huge win on Sunday night, Nash!
Nash: You’re not wrong Styles and don’t worry, there’s no way he’ll be losing this one. He’s a sure thing here tonight!
Styles: Each to their own Nash, but Christian Cage surely put up an admirable performance at Out of Exile. What about that announcement from Paul Heyman?! EPW comes to PPV again in June from CHICAGO, ILLINOUS! Huge news! But what does the evil scientist have in store for after our Main Event?
Nash: One can only wonder, Styles.
Edge makes his way to the ring, riling the fans even more atop one of the turnbuckles, taunting them, holding the belt up in the air arrogantly for all to see until **JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES/MY LAST BREATH** crashes out over the PA System to a MASSIVE pop, probably the biggest of the night as the Ultra-Popular, Christian Cage makes his way out confidently with his Captain Charisma tracksuit on, taunting the fans in his usual manor at the top of the ramp.
Christian started the match looking very focused and at first, Edge wanted nothing to do with his brother, cowering outside the ring until the referee forced him to make his way into the squared circle. Edge eventually rushed Christian to kick off the action in an effort to garner the early advantage and after Edge’s attempts at using all kinds of dirty tactics, Christian is refusing to give up, showing the same resilience he demonstrated in his match with Brock Lesnar at Out of Exile.
Edge has Christian secured in a side headlock before he delivers three hard clubbing blows across the spine of his brother causing him to drop to one knee. With Captain Charisma weakened, Edge immediately plows into the side of his temple with a savage looking knee to the skull. The crowd boos Edge’s as Christian is down now and the Champion quickly hooks the far leg. 1… 2… NO! The crowd lifts a little as Christian manages to kick out before the referee can count a third. Edge, looking slightly frustrated, drags Cage back to his vertical base before he whips him off the ropes. Christian bounces back and Edge immediately looks to decapitate him with a clothesline! But Christian ducks under it and continues on route, bouncing off the adjacent ropes before catching Edge by surprise with a CROSSBODY! Christian maintains the lateral press position. 1… 2… NO! The Champion kicks out! The challenger doesn’t waste any time though as he immediately climbs back to his vertical base and he slowly brings his opponent back to his feet too. With Edge back on level ground, Christian then goes to Irish Whip him into the corner. Edge crashes hard into the unforgiving turnbuckle but he is given no time to regather himself as Christian comes charging towards him and drives a shoulder directly into the gut of the champion. Christian plays the crowd a little while his brother is noticeably gasping for breath before Cage whips him into the opposite turnbuckle. Cage charges across the ring again but this time Edge moves out of the way, avoiding any extra pain. Unfortunately for Edge however, Christian is able to halt his momentum so that he doesn’t crash into the corner. Suddenly Edge rolls up the challenger up from behind in a school boy! 1…EDGE PUTS HIS FEET ON THE ROPES!... 2… NO! THE REFEREE SAW HIS FEET! The crowd boos the shit out of Edge as he argues his case with the referee despite the fact he has absolutely no case to argue. This buys Christian enough time to get back to his feet unbeknownst to his brother who has his back to him before he nails an INVERTED DDT OUT OF NO WHERE!! The crowd pops as Christian doesn’t bother looking for the pinfall, instead he brings Edge back to his feet straight and he looks to roll Edge over into the UNPRETTIER! The crowd grows in anticipation but The Rated R Superstar actually manages to push his brother away before suddenly nailing THE EDGE-O-MATIC!! Edge immediately makes the cover. 1… 2… NO! Christian kicks out! Edge, looking absolutely irate now, slams his hands against the canvas in frustration, drawing heat from the crowd before he clubs away wildly at Christian’s skull with some heavy blows. With Cage weakened once more, Edge looks to pick up the victory with another cover. 1… 2… NO! Christian kicks out! The crowd pops huge while Edge simply can’t believe it as he gets back to his feet, pulling out his hair in aggravation while he heads over to the opposite corner where Christian lies, taunting him and willing him to get up in preparation for the SPEAR! Christian Cage slowly but surely makes it back to his feet albeit on shaky ground. After a few moments, the ever-resilient Captain Charisma makes it back to his feet as Edge charges across the ring looking for the SPEAR! BUT CHRISTIAN DIVES OUT OF THE WAY CAUSING EDGE TO CRASH INTO THE CORNER! The Hammerstein Faithful goes nuts as Edge is in immense pain, clutching at his shoulder before he steadily staggers back out of the corner when he is suddenly PLANTED BY CHRISTIAN CAGE’S DEVESTATING UNPRETTIER!!!! IT’S OVER! The crowd pops huge and counts along as the Captain hooks the leg! 1......... 2……… The referee is just about to count three when suddenly…
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**BREAK THE WALLS DOWN** hits to an incredibly mixed reaction as the man who wasn’t even supposed to be here tonight, CHRIS JERICHO makes his way out to ring as Christian lifts himself off the cover, wondering what the hell is going on!!
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Christian looks baffled as Jericho stands atop the aisle with his arms spread wide before he slowly makes his way down the aisle, playing up the fans who are still reacting indifferently towards him. Cage is back on his feet now, visibly questioning what the hell Jericho is doing out here but Jericho simple smiles as he walks further down the aisle with his eyes glued on Captain Charisma. As he arrives right down to ringside, Jericho motions to Christian that he should turn around. With that said, Christian immediately turns into a HUGE SPEAR FROM EDGE!!! The crowd absolutely shits on Edge with the biggest heat of the night as he arrogantly hooks the leg of his younger brother. 1… 2… 3! IT’S DONE! EDGE RETAINS!
Winner and STILL EPW World Champion: Edge @ 12:20
Edge immediately climbs back to his feet calling for his title as **METALINGUS** hits as the crowd spray immense heat on Edge all the while Chris Jericho has made it back to the top of the ramp still with his huge smug grin across his face before he makes his way backstage and Edge continues to celebrate.
Styles: Chris Jericho has screwed Christian Cage!!! Christian had it won!
Nash: Christian Cage screwed Christian Cage, Styles. Simple. Edge was always gonna win that match man, absolutely never in doubt.
Edge is now in the ring by himself, celebrating with his Championship belt when suddenly **SINNER** hits as Paul Heyman makes his way out for the second time for another big pop with a microphone in hand as he immediately goes to speak.
Heyman: (With his big cunning grin) Edge… Edge congratulations on your first and very impressive, successful title defence!
The Hammerstein fans naturally boo the crap out of this as Edge holds his title aloft arrogantly, taunting them even more.
Heyman: And as you know, next week we will be having a Fatal Fourway match open Enslaved to crowd the next Number One Contender to your title.
Pop.
Heyman: And since that match will indeed be kicking off our night, we will need ourselves a Main Event!
Heyman pauses as Edge looks on sceptically.
Heyman: So, NEXT WEEK, right here on Enslaved, Edge you will NOT be defending that title…
Edge looks relieved as Heyman continues.
Heyman: BUT! You will be going one on one with a MYSTERY OPPONENT! And if that opponent picks up the win next week, he will face you on the following episode of Enslaved in a match that the Hammerstein Ballroom is VERY familiar with… AN EXTREME RULES MATCH FOR THE EPW CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
The fans pop huge as Edge looks extremely pissed off all the while Heyman grins maniacally and **SINNER** hits again as the Evil Scientist heads backstage.
Styles: WOW! Edge versus a Mystery Opponent next week here in the Ballroom and if that man picks up the win he gets a title shot the following win under EXTREME RULES!!!
Nash: A huge announcement indeed Styles, but regardless of whoever the opponent is, our Champion will be one step ahead of him.
Styles: Whatever you say, Nash. Anyway that’s all the time we’ve got for tonight folks, for Kevin Nash, I’m Joey Styles, we’ll see you next week for EPW’s ENSLAVED!!
The show ends with Edge heading to the back holding his title, looking extremely pissed off.
END SHOW
Current Card for Redemption Odeum Expo Centre, Chicago; Illinous June 25, 2007.
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Opening Segment and LAX beat Team 3D: 8.5/10
Great fallout start. Text-book LAX, the segment and the match itself. Very TNA-like ending as well.
Noble Promo: 8/10
Big heel push for Noble, especially after the last PPV. I don't see Noble being anything bigger than a mid-card, but I guess maybe he could get a title shot in the future.
CM Punk beats Sonjay Dutt: 8.5/10
Nice win for Punk, coming off the heels of his big win. Haasan and Davari interfered just a tad to much in my opinion, but good to see Colt Cabana clear that up. Haasan acting like the sore loser afterwards was pretty typpical, as was the mike attack and the Camel Clutch. Great to see a set-up for the next PPV with Haasan facing Punk for the title.
The WGTT segment seemed pretty pointless, as most WGTT segments do.
Austin/Danielson segment: 7.5/10
Great tension building between these two. I can't wait for the actual match-up.
Lesnar owns Haas: 8/10
Pretty awesome annihilation match. Good to see Haas gain a small ounce of momentum, but Lesnar ultimately getting the win. Hope this is a sign of things to come for the up-and-coming Ironman.
Rhino/Joe segment: 8.5/10
Good job promoting these two main eventers off of their huge PPV matches. When Rhino challenged Joe to the match, but Joe said no, you obviously made it clear that it's gonna happen at some point.
Heyman announcement: 7.5/10
Great announcement by Heyman. Good to see a fatal-four way for next week. Those things always inplicate a screwjob or a weird ending. I don't know why Joe isn't gonna be involved in the match, but I hope you have good plans for him.
Edge beats Christian (Thanks to Jericho): 9/10
Awesome main event. No man had a one-sided advantage, but a back and forth bout between two brothers. Jericho's interference obviously sets Christian and Y2J up for a huge rivalry heading into the fatal-four way. The announcement at the end of the show was a great add. I hope the mystery opponent is someone new, or Samoa Joe. Either way, looks to be a hell-raising episode.
Overall: 93/100 = A-
Good to see you back, man. Created-federations wouldn't be the same without you, or Boogey... or me. And you're better than ever now. Me, on the other hand. I finished writing my Royal Rumble PPV earlier today and once I find a way to put my shows on, I should be up and running. Looking forward to seeing more EPW in the future. I'll be reading!!
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Thanks for the review mate. I gotta admit that I’m a little disappointed by the turnout of reviews but life goes on. I know I haven’t been the most active with feedback lately. Anyway, some news.
The following is from PWInsider:
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The Edge v Christian match is said to have gone over very well backstage in EPW. It’s thought that management consider both men to have played their roles particularly well, especially after the Chris Jericho cameo.
At this stage the Mystery Opponent for Edge next week looks as if it will be Monty Brown, but things can always change. Also, if you hadn’t already realised, the feud between Chris Jericho and Christian Cage is expected to start picking up in the coming weeks. A full heel turn for Jericho is not far away and it could happen as soon as this week in the Fatal Fourway Number 1 Contenders match.
Paul Heyman decided to book Four Babyface’s in the Number 1 Contenders match next week to elimination any predictability as to who the new Challenger to the title will be. At this stage it looks as if it will be Rhino thus ensuring at Redemption in a battle of "Gore v Spear".
Samoa Joe's storyline centred around his frustration at not getting a title shot is set to continue. Expect him to go over another Main Event player at Redemption to continue his momentum. Do not expect to see him as the recipient of a huge push though, as he will lose occasionally.
Jamie Noble’s hype is expected to continue for another week before he makes his in-ring debut in the company.
It’s believed the deal between Heyman and the CW Network is all but done for a contract extension but apparently another network have provided Heyman with a decent off that has definitely thrown a spanner in the works.
Of the three different champions in EPW, at this stage the safest seems to be Homicide and Hernandez. It’s believed Heyman wants to really push the “LAX Revolution” storyline and is intent on making them an extremely dominant fraction.
The tag titles match at Redemption looks set to be a rematch between The Worlds Greatest Tag Team and The LAX, although it is rumoured that The Dudleyz may be involved in the match as well since another Ladder Match is likely to be booked.
Brock Lesnar’s monster heel character is set to be re-established in the coming weeks to pick up some momentum again following his loss to Christian. It’s expected he could be involved in a MAJOR match at Redemption.
Expect the Pacific Title to gain some real prestige about it. CM Punk is set to have a strong reign while it’s rumoured that some legitimate, proven, Main Eventers could carry the title down the road.
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Great promo from LAX to kick off the show. Heyman was in character as well. The only thing that I noticed in the segment, was that there were too many run-on sentences. There wasn't enough commas and periods. Other than that, great promo, and the opening title match should be great.
EPW Tag Team Championships: Good opening match. For a moment, it looked like the Dudleys would be the new champs. Great booking with Juvi and Pscisosis interfering, and attacking Homicide. However Konnan makes his presence known, and LAX retains the titles, as you mentioned. The LAX feud against Juvi and Psicoisis, should be great in this thread.
Noble's Promo: Noble's promo was great in getting him over as a heel. If booked correctly, Noble can be a huge star in this thread, IMO.
Punk/Dutt:
Great match, and great use of Hassan and Davari at ringside. Some of the spots were well written, and well booked. Colt Cabana makes another apperance in this feud, and I still think a possible feud between the two teams can take place and be great, if booked correctly. Not surprised that Punk picks up the win in this match. Well Dutt now looks to be a face, after the attack from Hassan. Excellent promo from Hassan, as it gets him over as a heel even mroe. The match between Hassan and Punk at Redemption, should be great.
I wonder who of the WGTT is going to be wrestling, and who they will be wrestling against. Not really familiar with the characters of Danielson and Aries, but from reading the promo between the two, a possible feud might soon be taking place between the two.
Hass/Lesnar: Despite the match going about five minutes, this was a squash match, IMO. Hass had no chance winning this match. Lesnar was booked well in this match, as it gets him over more as a heel.
Joe/Rhino Segment: Great interview with Joe. Despite Joe being a tweener, he continues to come off as a heel. Rhino seemed a little bland at first, but was able to get better as the promo continued.
Heyman's Promo: Great promo and announcements from Heyman. Redemption taking place in Chicago is huge, as it looks like this company is starting to become a bigger company. The main event for next week's show, looks to be great.
EPW World Championship: Good match, but not surprised to see Edge retaining his championship. Jericho coming down to the ring, but not getting involved in the match was great, mind games on Jericho's part. The announcement for next week's show was great, as it continues the build for the Redemption PPV.
Overall Comments: The show was great man. There were some grammatical errors, and some of the promos fell a little flat. However, overall the show was great, as it continued and started some good storylines. Looking forward to next week's show.
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PARANoIR's Enslaved Feedback
~ So we are kicking things off with the Tag Team division tonight? It definately works for me. As I said to Mac {who also started his post-PPV show with tag team action} I love the fact that you are building the tag division {and title} as an equal of the other belts. The WGTT are not really the kind of team to open up a show with a promo, so having the new Champs LAX come out was a smart choice. Konnan is pretty much awesome, so no complaints there, and I'm interested to see where you go with the Psicosis and Juventud angle. I'm not that keen on LAX bitching and whining each week like they did in TNA as heels, as it gets old fast. Heyman is bringing in The Dudleyz? Sorry, but that does nothing for me. Bubba and Devon have been stale for a long time, and I say the same things to Renegade. Thank god that LAX retained the titles; for a moment I thought that you might have the Dudleys get the belts to spring a surprise on us. The match certainly was a chaotic affair, with Juvi and Psicosis getting involved, until LAX got the win. Not really sure what is going on with the Mexicool involvement. Another tag team perhaps?
~ I mark for Jamie Noble, no real doubts about that, and I think you made the right choice bringing him into EPW {especially with his ROH background}. However, I do not really like the way you have been characterising him so far. Instead of looking like the Most Dangerous Man In EPW {which is clearly the moniker you are looking to give him}, he looks like the Most Angry Man In EPW. Everyone understands that Noble is a heel. I just think it needs to be toned down a bit.
~ I like the CM Punk-Hassan feud, but I still think that you hav become mighty confused by Daivari and Sonjay Dutt. Dutt would not be in a stable with Hassan, mainly because he is Indian and a Hindu {you called him The Guru}, whereas Hassan is an Arab-American and a Muslim. It just looks a little sloppy, as though you have not done the proper background research. The match itself was well-written, but with a lot of intereference and such, which I hope is not going to be a recurring theme. Punk gets the win obviously, but the aftermath was much better, with Hassan getting very intense as he kicks Dutt out of the group {thank God}. Punk-Hassan should be good at Redemption, and I hope to see Hassan as Pacific Champion soon.
~ Oh dear, Shelton and Haas were incredibly generic in this little backstage segment, so thankfully it was very short. I have no idea what is going on with this singles match tonight though; it seems a little like the WGTT are being jobbed out
~ Hmmmm, this was a better segment than the WGTT one, but Danielson and Aries still felt a little bland. I won't pretend to know all that much about Danielson {I've only seen bits of his Indy work} but this segment just didn't do anything for me. I expected this to be the path both men would take though, with Punk out of the way they could pursue their one-on-one feud.
~ Damn, this match made me depressed. My fears were confirmed, as Charlie Haas' push has ended and he was just jobbed the fuck out and fed to Brock Lesnar. Lesnar might have amateur credentials - but Haas' are better, which makes it even worse. I was enjoying the WGTT in this thread. Oh well
~ You broke my heart when you had Samoa Joe crush Chris Jericho at Out Of Exile, but now that that feud is over I can go back to loving Joe for the badass motherfucker heel that he is. This was actually a pretty good promo from Joe, quite cocky and intense at the same time, although I think in the future you should build on his more menacing side. Rhino's involvement was interesting. It looks like this could be the next feud for these two, and I really hope so. Joe kill Rhino plz
~ Boring segment of announcements from Heyman {sorry, but I'll never like them} with most interesting clearly the news that EPW will be leaving the Ballroom. I'm not keen at all on you continuing to use Chris Benoit in this thread, and I'm not sure many people will. I can see him actually winning the #1 Contender match though and facing Edge though. I hope this doesn't effect my enjoyment of your shows.
~ As I expected, a great Main Event between Edge and Christian, really amping up the action. I never expected Christian to win the title and end Edge's reign after only a few days, but I certainly wasn't expecting MY MAN Y2J to cost the Instant Classic. I honestly can't remember the beef between Jericho and Cage outside of a few promos; you might need to refresh my memory. Jericho as a heel is awesome though. Interesting announcement for next week though, and after reading your news and notes, I cannot wait to see Monty Brown debut in this thread.
Overall this was a decent first show back, PARANoIR. Your promos are still quite rusty and your characters have the tendency to become a bit generic, but that can be worked on. Match-wise {apart from Haas-Lesnar} you did a great job and Redemption is shaping up very nicely
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Legend –
To be honest with you, I’m not keen on bringing in The Dudleyz either – but because Marc Lamonica (Bubba) is one of the “owners” of EPW, it would make no sense not to use them. Don’t worry, they’ll purely be an enhancement talent.
I got rid of Sonjay Dutt from the posse with Hassan and Daivari just for you bud. As soon as the stable got shat on, I made changes and wrote him out. Thus the reason behind Punk beating the fuck out of him on the last episode of Enslaved and the reason he was kept off the PPV.
Shelton and Haas are always generic – thus why it was short Don’t worry, the push of The Worlds Greatest Tag Team hasn’t ended, despite the fact Lesnar destroyed Charlie… he was still badly fucked up from the Ladder match, after all
You’ve changed your tune, you don’t want Joe destroying Y2J, but he’s allowed to destroy Rhino? Duly noted. . Only problem is if he destroys Rhino, Szumi will come and bitch about it. Haha.
Announcement Segments are always boring – I’m not going to sugar-coat it. I hope the Benoit involvement doesn’t turn you away too much but as I said in my return announcement, he’ll only be featured in 3 maybe 4 more episodes of Enslaved max plus the PPV, so it’s not like he’ll be pushed down your throat. I just want to give him a proper send off in my thread.
Glad to see the Jericho thing was a shock. The feud between he and Christian has been brewing for a few weeks since Christian walked out of Jericho during a tag match after Jericho pulled Cage (his team mate) off a cover on Samoa Joe after he had hit the Unprettier because Y2J wanted a title shot. Then the promos have followed.
Hope that clears some stuff up, thanks for the review mate. If this is my last post before – Merry Christmas everyone!
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You know going into this, this whole thing had a PPV feel to it. I was expecting something like-and what I got were a bunch of title matches-certaintly PPV worthy. Anyway, I promised you, and here it is-my rev for Enslaved. I'm kinda rusty in my feedback area, so I apologize for anything I'm missing.
Alright, so we have LAX kicking it off-don't know a whole lot about their character, but I know a hellova lot about Hispanics-the dialoge was on the money. "DISCRIMINATION?" was great-Dudlyz?!? I'm not to big on them, but you explained earlier why they're here so I won't do too much complaining. I was actually sort of surprised that LAX retained, but I was happy.
Noble sounds like a deucebag...an angry deucebag at that.
The one thing I don't like about your match writing is that it's one big clusterfuck with a couple of CAPS in there to make it barley noticable-I know match writing has nothing to do with actual booking, but it helps. Anyway, for alot of the matches I just got to the end and skimmed it. I suppose you're turning Sonjay face here? I marked out when Cabana popped out, predictable, but very nice. Punk retaining is no surprise, but now I'm looking forward to Punk/Hassan.
From this promo, I'm guessing that Haas is gonna be the one wrestling tonight.
Ahhh, more rivalries brewing. Aries and Danielson faced Punk for the Pacific title at OOE, right? I hope my memory hasn't failed me, but either way, great to see if (ahem-when) these two go at it.
Talk about squash. No better way to recover from a #1 Conteder loss than obliterating an already obliterated opponent, huh? I like how you're using Lesnar here, but he won't stay here for long (by here I mean mid-card) I hope.
Hehe-Maria was in character here. Don't know too much about Joe's character...or Rhino's for that matter, but the point I see here was that the world title picture is still in chaos. It's still wide open-even the #1 Conteder has to watch his back. I think that's a blessing and curse, I'll see how you work it out.
Ah, on the main event-I always love Edge/Christain matches for some reason-don't know why. Anyway, great to see these two lock up for the biggest prize here. Damn, I could've sword Cage had it locked up...JERICHO? That fucker isn't even supposed to be here...that was my reaction when I read it, which cought me totally by surprise, which was great. Again, I still see a wide open title picture. Heyman plans to narrow it down-I love where you're going with this.
FINAL THOUGHTS: ENJOYABLE, BUT DIDN'T SEE MANY BOOKING FLAWS AT ALL. It was a really good show, one which I didn't pay much attention to the matches themselves, just the results. Like I mentioned earlier, this whole show had PPV feel to it for me b/c I was waiting for it for so long, it had loads of hype, and it pretty much met it. Surprised galore (though all weren't exactly great), and more feuds developing. I'll be really interested where you go with the World title picture-still seems wide open to me. OVERALL: 9/10
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Sorry, but that does nothing for me. Bubba and Devon have been stale for a long time, and I say the same things to Renegade. Thank god that LAX retained the titles; for a moment I thought that you might have the Dudleys get the belts to spring a surprise on us. The match certainly was a chaotic affair, with Juvi and Psicosis getting involved, until LAX got the win. Not really sure what is going on with the Mexicool involvement. Another tag team perhaps?
