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Presenting AOW: Art of War Wrestling - The Greatest Affair

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Last post of last thread was May 31st

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"Warfare is the greatest affair of the state, the basis of life and death, the Way to survival or extinction."

- Opening Line of Sun Tzu's Art of War​

Backstory

August 2005
The WWE comes to terms with Christopher “Chris Jericho” Irvine with his contract expiring

December 2006
The WWE comes to terms with both Paul Heyman and Paul “The Big Show” Wright

January 2007
John “Bradshaw” Layfield, as well as Mick Foley and Dean Malenko, cut ties with World Wrestling Entertainment

Late January 2007
Paul Heyman, shortly after being foolishly denied by TNA Wrestling, reportedly makes a few phone calls, the main ones of note being Foley and Layfield. Chris Jericho, meanwhile, is not called, but instead, calls Heyman. The groundwork for what appears to be a new wrestling organization appear to be set.

1/21/07
Mick Foley and Jericho reportedly rope in Dean Malenko, as well as extending international interest with AAA representative and the “Mexican Hulk Hogan”, Konnan.

Heyman and Layfield, meanwhile, secure sponsoring in Layfield’s own Layfield Energy. The duo is also busy securing what looks to be a television deal with the Fox branch channel FX

All this is overshadowed, however, by the TNA signing of Kurt Angle, a few mere months after his ‘retirement’ from the WWE. This reportedly does not sit well with a great deal of the TNA locker room
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1/23/07
Heyman calls for a press conference to occur on the following day.

Foley and Jericho, meanwhile, secure Tony Chimel on his leave of absence from the WWE to come be their full time ring announcer. They are also able to fully convince Dean Malenko to became an agent and potential trainer

This, again, is covered up by bigger TNA news of the unconditional release of Jason “Christian Cage” Reso, as well as even rockier negotiations between TNA and Nuufolau “Samoa Joe” Seanoa, both stemming from the signing of Kurt Angle
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1/24/07
In the press conference held by Paul Heyman, he announces the official founding of AOW – Art of War Wrestling. He also confirms a 1-hour time slot on FX at the beginning of their fall season in August. He also confirms involvement of Mick Foley, as well as Layfield’s financial backing, among others. With both Heyman and Foley’s backing, Heyman has to assure any interested that this is not some sort of ‘hardcore wrestling' promotion. Chris Jericho, present at the conference, confirms that he is the company’s first talent as part of a roster along with being a ‘founding father’. Jericho also confirms involvement from Dean Malenko as well as Lance Storm, whom is also confirmed to be the second competing talent. The launch of a website, aohdubya.com is established and is said to be the host of all future signings.

A few short hours later, aohdubya.com breaks the news that they have signed Christian Cage and Samoa Joe. With several months between the actual television launch of AOW Wrestling, AOW allows for confirmed and future signees to finish up their current contracts, as well as finish any independent circuit tours they may be attending
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February 2007
AOW confirms the signings of Dave Finlay, Jack Evans, Elix Skipper, and the recently released from the WWE Chris Masters, Gregory Helms, and Jamie Noble. They also confirm the arrival of Aero Star, a top Mexican lucha libre prospect.

The WWE also acknowledges that Rey Mysterio’s contract has expired, with Mysterio not having resigned on the road to Wrestlemania


March 2007
AOW quickly stops all suspicion of what Mysterio will do by signing him, where he will go under the name Rey Mysterio Jr. During this month, AOW is able to sign Matt Sydal, Paul Burchill, as well as drawing Mark “Muhammad Hassan” Copani out of retirement from professional wrestling. Dirtsheets also report they have planted seeds to take Phil “CM Punk” Brooks and Shelton Benjamin straight off the WWE’s roster.

April 2007
Following the WWE’s annual PPV extravaganza Wrestlemania, their spring cleaning takes place. AOW acts quickly to snap up Carlito Colon, Charlie Haas, Paul London, Brian Kendrick, Psicosis, & Super Crazy, among the many more released. In the process, they are also able to snatch Shelton Benjamin away successfully.

May 2007
In news that seems to tickle ROH fan’s pickle, Bryan Danielson confirms he is leaving the promotion that gave him fame and going mainstream with AOW. This is made publically as a “Mick Foley signing”, but the bigger signing is that of another former ROH legend in CM Punk, who walked out on the WWE. Punk mentioned AOW on live television on his final RAW appearance before cutting ties with the company and confirming having signed with AOW.

Later in the month, another former ROH mainstay is confirmed to have signed, as Brandon “Low Ki/Senshi” Silvestry is no longer affiliated with TNA


June 2007
Following the WWE’s One Night Stand PPV, Rob Van Dam was written out of his feud with Randy Orton and announced his signing with AOW Wrestling a few weeks after, almost undoubtedly a “Heyman signing”. As this goes on, talks begin with Paul “Big Show” Wright over a possible return to wrestling following Show using his break from wrestling by losing weight and taking up boxing. No word yet on his alliance with the company.

Late June 2007
With the WWE cutting ties with Ohio Valley Wrestling and the formation of FCW, AOW is quick to announce that OVW will be used as their development talent home. Many former WWE development talents are signed to OVW or AOW official roster contracts. Brent Albright and Ken Doane are reportedly coming up to the main roster immediately, while Kofi Kingson, Afa Jr., Sonny Siaki, DH Smith, Tyson Kidd, Mike Kruel, Jack Swagger, Eric Escobar, Tyson Tarver, and Sheamus O’Shaunssey are signed to OVW deals.

AOW Wrestling later announces they’ve signed unknown talents Justin Gabriel and Tyler Black to development contracts, this being their first professional contract
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July 2007
Just over a month before AOW debuts on national television on August 22, AOW suffers its first setback when they are unable to sign Mexican sensation Mistico. They are also turned down by Brock Lesnar, who wished to continue pursuing an MMA career.

Amongst this pair of disappointment, Lance Storm confirms he will only wrestle part-time, becoming the co-trainer of OVW with Malenko.

Heyman is also able to confirm that the first ‘season’ of AOW, the three months they’ve confirmed with FX, will take place in the Hammerstein Ballroom. They are to take place here until the funds are sufficient and FX sees fit to send Heyman and company on the road

In more company news, aohdubya.com confirms the four championships that will be used in AOW Wrestling: a world title, tag titles, a cruiserweight title, as well as a championship called the “Dynasty” Championship. This is most likely the name of the mid-card strap
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Late July 2007
The double-whammy of failed signings in early June is quickly negated by the official word from Paul Wright, who is now officially signed with the company. Joey Styles also confirms he is leaving the WWE to commentate for AOW Wrestling, where his teammate is confirmed to be none other than co-founder John “Bradshaw” Layfield. The first and potentially only female signing for AOW is confirmed when Torrie Wilson reportedly signs, her purpose being a backstage interviewer. Another is reportedly signed, when former MTV actor Mike “The Miz” Mizanin is confirmed as another interviewer, as well as a sporadic competition clause.

This is quickly upstaged, however, when Bobby Lashley, coming on the heels of his WWE Championship loss at the Great American Bash, lets his WWE contract expire and sign with AOW. Many fans recall the Lashley winning of the ECW title in December was the final straw for Heyman, but this is cited as a “Mick Foley signing”.

…but THIS is quickly upstaged by the confirmed release by the WWE of Shawn Michaels, who reportedly asked for his release from the company while on a leave of absence
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August 2007
…and it was only a matter of days, literally, days before the debut of AOW’s first ever programming (now given the title Wednesday Night Oblivion) that the company confirmed the signing of the one and only Shawn Michaels. It is later revealed that it took Foley, Jericho, and some help from Dean Malenko to fully bring Michaels in, although Jericho is said to have been the most aggressive about gaining the Heart Break Kid. This was done without the consent, knowledge, or a green light of Paul Heyman.

Premise

For those who care not for a backstory, the basic premise of this thread is exactly what it looks like - a dream fed for me. For those who have read my stuff before, realism isn't my strongest suit, but I wish to not stretch the realms too far in this thread. The roster is compiled of individuals and a time period of not only I feel I can write well, but are comferteble doing so, with a few new wild cards for me thrown in.

Oh, and props to Dubya b/c I'm about to steal his opening post format. Here's to hoping he'll forgive me.


-AOW-
ART OF WAR WRESTLING
Life. War. Wrestling.


“Founding Fathers”: Paul Heyman, Mick Foley, John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Chris Jericho, Dean Malenko


~The Administration~
Executive Producer/On-Screen Owner
– Commander in Chief
Paul Heyman
Acting Commander - Mick Foley
Play-by-Play – Joey Styles
Co-Vice Executive Producer/Color Commentator – John Bradshaw Layfield
Ring Announcer – Tony Chimel
Backstage Interviewer(s)The White Chick Torrie Wilson, Steve The Blank Canvas Romero, and Mike The Miz Mizanin


~Roster~
Aero Star
The Boondock Saint Antonio Banks - Suspended indefinately
Bobby Lashley - Inactive due to injury
Shooter Brent Albright
The American Dragon Bryan Danielson
The Bad Apple Carlito Colon
The Straight-Edge Superstar CM Punk
Charlie Haas
The Worthy Man Chris Jericho
The Masterpiece Chris Masters
The Man on the Moon Christian Cage
The Fighting Irishman Finlay
Primetime Elix Skipper
Gregory Helms
Harry Smith
Jack From the Heavens Evans
Jack Hagar
Pitbull Jamie Noble
Ken Doane
The Man With No Land Kofi Kingston
The Warrior Low Ki
Manu
Matt Sydal
Nick Nemeth
The Ripper Paul Burchill
Psicosis
The Biggest Little Man Rey Mysterio, Jr.
The Whole F’n Show Rob Van Dam
The Samoan Submission Machine Samoa Joe
The Heart Break Kid Shawn Michaels
Shelton Benjamin
Siaki
The Crazy Luchador Super Crazy
TJ Wilson
Tyler Black
William Regal

The Tandems and Alliances
The Mexicools - Super Crazy & Psicosis
Mercenaries, Inc. - William Regal, Paul Burchill & Brent Albright
Sons of the Dungeon - Harry Smith & TJ Wilson
American Made - Nick Nemeth & Jack Hagar
Samoan Fight Club - Siaki & Manu


~The Medals of Honor~
AOW Heavyweight Champion – Christian Cage
AOW Dynasty Champion – Tyler Black
AOW Tag Team Champions – The Mercenaries
AOW Cruiserweight Champion – Bryan Danielson


~Medals of Honor Archive~

AOW World Heavyweight Championship


Name: Christian Cage
Reign: March 16th, 2008 –
Event: The Outer Limits 2008*
Match Type: Triple Threat Match
Other Competitor(s): Chris Jericho; Shawn Michaels
*Note: Became AOW “World” Championship by being defended outside the US

Name: Chris Jericho:
Reign: August 22nd, 2007 – March 16th, 2008
Event: Wednesday Night Oblivion – Pilot Episode
Match Type: Lucky 13 Battle
Other Competitor(s): Shawn Michaels, Rob Van Dam, Bobby Lashley, Christian Cage, CM Punk, Chris Masters, Samoa Joe, Finlay, Muhammad Hassan, Rey Mysterio, Lance Storm, Paul Burchill

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AOW Dynasty Championship

Name: Tyler Black
Reign: July 23rd, 2008 -
Event: Wednesday Night Oblivion
Match Type: Singles Match
Other Competitor(s): CM Punk

Name: CM Punk
Reign: December 26th, 2007 – July 23rd, 2008
Event: A Very Merry War
Match Type: Singles Match
Other Competitor(s): Muhammad Hassan

Name: Muhammad Hassan
Reign: September 26th, 2007 – December 26th, 2007
Event: September 26th Supershow
Match Type: Tournament Final Singles Match
Other Competitor(s): Rey Mysterio

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AOW World Tag Team Championship

Name: The Mercenaries - Paul Burchill & Brent Albright
Reign: June 30th, 2008 -
Event: Wednesday Night Oblivion
Match Type: Tag Team Match
Other Competitor(s): Sons of the Dungeon - TJ Wilson & Harry Smith

Name: Sons of the Dungeon – TJ Wilson & Harry Smith
Reign: March 16th, 2008 – June 30th, 2008
Event: The Outer Limits 2008*
Match Type: Tag Team Match
Other Competitor(s): The World’s Greatest Tag Team - Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas
*Note: Became AOW “World” Tag Championships by being defended outside the US

Name: The World’s Greatest Tag Team - Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas
Reign: September 12th, 2007 – March 16th, 2008
Event: Wednesday Night Oblivion
Match Type: Ladder Match
Other Competitor(s): The Hooliganz – Paul London & Brian Kendrick

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AOW Cruiserweight Championship

Name: Bryan Danielson
Reign: September 26th –
Event: September 26th Supershow
Match Type: Tag Team Turning Point
Other Competitor(s): Gregory Helms, Paul London, Brian Kendrick, Super Crazy, Psicosis, Low Ki, Jack Evans, Jamie Noble, Elix Skipper


~Television Schedule~
Wednesday Night Oblivion | 9-10:30 pm EST on FX
Official Theme: “The Fight Song” by Marilyn Manson


~PPV & Supercard* Schedule~
September 26th Supershow

World Ablaze | November 11, 2007 | Boston, Massachusetts – TD Banknorth Garden
A Very Merry War | December 26th Supershow
This is Exile | February 3, 2008 | East Rutherford, New Jersey – Izod Center
The Outer Limitshttp://www.wrestlingforum.com/booke...restling-greatest-affair-24.html#post18213522 | March 16th, 2008 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Belle Centre
Offseason Finale Supershow | May 21st, 2008 | Louisville, Kentucky - Davis Arena
Rise of a Dynasty Supershow
| July 2nd, 2008 | Las Vegas, Nevada - MGM Grand
Origins & Endings
| August 24th, 2008 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Mellon Arena

*Supercard names/dates/lengths subject to change

AOW Originals
Lucky 13 Battle - 13-man battle royal; final 4 becomes a Fatal 4-Way, one fall finish
Inaugural Match - Pilot Episode

Yin v. Yang - A veteran versus a younger competitor; done with no count-outs
Inaugural Match - Oblivion Edition 4 - 9.12.07

Tag Team Turning Point - Tag team gauntlet, winners face one another
War Rules - Hardcore match rules
Inaugural Match(es) - Sept. 26th Supershow

Art of the Knockout (A.O.K.O.) - Last Man Standing rules inside a steel cage
Inaugural Match - Oblivion Edition 8 - 10.17.07

The War Chamber - Eight men, pseudo-combination of War Games and Elimination Chamber rules
Inaugural Match - This is Exile

The Offseason - Two-month television hiatus for entire roster; crossover online shows with OVW
Inaugural Event(s) - Accumulates at
Offseason Finale

The Dynasty Tournament - Thirty-Two man #1 Contender's Tournament; follows Offseason
Inaugural Event - Accumulates at Rise of a Dynasty

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~Contracted OVW Developmental Talent~
Aron "Idol" Stevens
Alex Riley
Brodus Clay
Chris Hero
Claudio Castagnoli
Drew Galloway
Eric Perez
Jay Bradley
Jay Uso
Jimmy Uso
Johnny Jeter
Justin Gabriel
Mike Kruel
PAC
Tyson Tarver
Steve Lewington
Stu Bennet


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DEM CREDENTIALS

1x King of the BTB Tournament winner (2012)

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Most Underrated (2008)
Most Improved Booker (Spring 2011)
Best BTB of the Year (2012)
Best Individual Show - A Very Merry War (2012)
Most Creative (2008, 2012)
Best Used Character - Chris Jericho (2012)
Biggest Shock - The Double Turn (2012)
 
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#48 · (Edited)
619 I am here for my first review in this thread....

Interesting that you started with this match but it is something to get the crowd going...get them hot for the rest of the night. This match did not disappoint, and character wise it was good to see Finlay going with his technical ability, and also at the end also showing his toughness by not only tapping but at the end spitting in the face of Samoa Joe. Looks like you are trying to continue this...I don't know if I'm a fan because this was a spectacular match, I see any match after this as a downgrade, but maybe you can pull it off.

Miz as a backstage interviewer...rather see him in action, but anything to hear him talks works. A nice little promo especially with Miz kind of being a bit of a prick. Anyway glad to see Michaels isn't going soft.

While it was an interesting concept, it was a very long concept that I really did not like. I do like seeing all the tag teams you have in place, but I felt it just dragged on and on. Maybe cuts the teams down one or two. However I do like Helms knocking out Sydal so he could have his match with Danielson. I am also very surprised that Helms and Danielson went so long. 27 mins of action is crazy....fatigue was mentioned but maybe cut the singles match down two or three mins. Anyway it was a great one on one match and the right man won.

The Christian thing was very interesting. Him pouting about being all alone was a bit unexpecting, but it seems like his whole world has crumpled around him....and the breaking point was shown when he beat the living hell out of Lashley. I felt maybe a bit overdone, but that is your booking style, and that is what separates you from other bookers. Still lets see how psycho Christian fairs in the next couple of weeks.

This is a great match-up in my opinion. You have someone like Hassan who is absolutly hated especially from a NY crowd. Interesting to see Burchill and Albright on the side of Hassan. Like I said really my first time readin in-depth but its interesting that they are kind of mercanaries for Hassan. In the end Mysterio really didn't need this title so Hassan with this title can be built up which I would like to see.

Main event time I have to say I really enjoyed it. You have three great workers, and my favorite spot had to be the frogsplash countered by a Sweet Chin Music. Each man really got a lot of offense but I will say the match really in my opinion saw RVD shine. It just seemed like you knew his moves and excuted them alot better in this match writing wise. I'm not to sure how I like back to back interferences in two title matches in a row honestly. That's my major gripe right there. Otherwise it was a pretty flawless main event. With RVD taking the pin, and since I think you wrote him the best out of everyone I am really hoping to see an RVD/Jericho feud for the title.

Overall this being the first show I have really took time and reviewed, it was a decent read (especially since I'm just catching up in this thread). You brought the chaos like you always do which was fine. As I said the tag team/crusierweight match while it is an interesting concept, just fell kind of flat for me because of the fact that it was so long, and kind of dragged on. However the high point was defiantly the opening match and the main event. Good luck 619....hope to review plenty of more shows :)
 
#49 ·
Oblivion Supershow Feedback

Hands down man, your use of videos is amazing. Every week they continue to impress in the emotion and imagery you project with them. Another good one here, and the juxtaposition (big word) of the oriental strings against the fight song had the sounding of something pretty sweet. A big time kick off to a big time show.

Mama said knock you out! Diggin' the song choice, but it will take some getting used to on Joe. Although I get the conotation (another big word) between Joe knocking people flat on their asses, it's very much an up-tempo number, not entirly fitting with Joe's serious demeanour. But I appreciate it for it is cos I likes it. Made sense to have Joe storm up the ramp to kick the match off early, realy adds to the nature of the match and the feud behind it. Interesting though that despite Joe's fast start he was quickly on the back foot with Finlay going after the knee. I'd have perhaps liked a bit more early offense from Joe before the knee came into play. Liked the avoidance of the escape from the clutch early doors, I always like that kind of spot in matches, and that chair shot during the elbow suicida sounded just brutal. The spot heading into the commercial was pretty sick too, a nice way to head off to the commercial. :lmao poor Justin, although a "Nacho Maker" gimmick must surely be on the cards? "NACH - HO - MAY - KER! *clap clap clap-clap-clap*" That's money right there ;) Some more nice spots like the Samoan Drop into the table, but here comes the clutch once more, and again, I always like it when a move that was foiled early in a match comes back into it at the end. Some smart booking there. Finlay passing out saves a bit of face for him, so he's not hurt too much, but Joe wins, and instantly gets a big boost in terms of his title chances imo. But yeah, really nice way to kick off the big show, was an absolute war. I'd have figured for sure that this was a feud ender given the ferocity of the match, but the spit afterwards suggests a rematch of some sorts. Will be hard to top this in terms of brutalness though.

I'm always a fan of JBL on commentary, although is warsmen really a word? Warriors might have fight better here. Redeemed yourself with the ugly win line though.

Some good words from Shawn here, was very much a determined promo. He certainly seems to be playing the tweener out of the three men in tonight's match. But after this promo, I'm sensing a Jericho victory and then Michaels and Van Dam heading off for a feud of their own.

Such an interesting and unique (to me anyway) positioning of the two videos. One criticism would be that it the teams overshaddow each other by neither having the full attention of them, but on the other hand it very much seems that you've got a ready made feud with two incoming teams. Obviously I'm a fan of Harry and TJ, or whatever you wind up calling them, but I'm very intrigued by the team of Hager and Nemeth. If you do go with this feud and American Made are the heels (which is what I'm taking from this so far) I'll be very interested in how you get a heel American team over as heels. Although I could have it completly the wrong way round. :eek:

Wow, crazy long Cruiserweight match. Started off low key (see what I did there 8*D ) with some of the early entrants, although it really picked up when Helms got involved. He's been one of my favs in this thread so far, and I liked the impact he made here, teamign with Danielson so he had the chance to face him. I'm a fan of opponents having to work together, done it a few times in my thread, I always feel it adds an extra added element to any match. Wow at the fact that it's Helms who got the eliminations to help the team advance, I thought for sure you'd have them do one each. The Helms/Danielson encounter was pretty sweet, plenty of hard hitting, although I can't lie, I'm a little disapointed that Helms didn't sneak the win. I always feel new titles should be held by heels and chased by a face, that's just a personal preference though. But yeah, more Helms/Danielson in the future please. Top stuff here, disagreed with the previous reviewer who felt it was too long, although that's no surprsie given my No Way Out cruiserweight effort. I'm sure there'll be plenty fo emphasis on the division as the thread progresses, especially given the names on the roster.

Again, still no nothing about Aero Star, but I can only assume he'll be another addition to the stacked cruiserweight division.

God, Christian sounded borderline insane here. Loved the talking in the third person and the description of the head movements, really got the point across. Intense stuff here.

And again with Van Dam spending so much attention of his promo on Michaels, all signs point towards a Jericho retain and a Van Dam/Michaels feud going forward.

Ooft, brutal. Three con-chair-tos was deadly. I guess Christian certainly solved his problem, and please take your time with bringing Lashley back from this. I dunno where Christian goes on from this, apart from a suspension, but he certainly put himself forward as a serious compettitor.

I've just realised something, but this is the second match of the night where the face has gone into it with a knee injury. A bit of variation please. Again, much like Finlay, standard for Hassan to go after the knee, but I'm glad that there seemed to be a bit more of Rey on the attack before Hassan started to zero in. Loved that shin breaker spot on the barricade, that was a sweet spot. Nice to see the Burchill and Albright relationship with Hassan continue to develop, also good to see Punk and Storm make the save. That's another ready made feud right there. Ah the old ref bump, coming to Hassan's rescue. With all of this and the bad knee, it's really not Rey's night. In retrospect I'll give you a pass on Danielson winning earlier, as you got it very much right with the Dynasty Title.

I may missed something, but what is the relationship between Torrie and Christian? I mean, what is it that has warranted here emotional connection both earlier tonight and right here? I probably have missed something, but I'm struggling right now. Anyway, always felt Jericho was one of the stronger characters you wrote for in your old thread, and it's continued into this one. Very similar gimmicks you've gone for between the two threads, but there's nothing wrong with that. Shocked at no 'The Great' here, surely he'll show up at some point?

Some real nice action during the main event, plenty of good spots, but I was most intrigued by the Michaels/Van Dam interaction. The way they kinda removed Jericho from the match and then had their own personal battle must lead to a feud surely? Ah, there he is, The Great~! What a way to take Michaels out of things with that chokeslam through the table, but the fact that it was Michaels pinning Van Dam when Wight broke it up again points to a feud between the two. Anyway, the interference again leads to the finish and the Jericho retain I called, makes perfect sense. I still sense that there'll be a Jericho/Van Dam one on one rematch, but after that Van Dam/Michaels please.

Overall, a great effort, really good stuff for the first supershow. Was really much to fault at all tbh, was just good stuff. You continue to impress with this thread, I'm still a bit worried that with only one hour not enough of the roster will be featured, but I can't really fault any of the writing apart from the few little things I pointed out during the review. Keep it going man, you know I'll be back again. :)



 
#50 · (Edited)
Supershow feedback​

Opening the show with a match like Joe/Finlay was a great way to go I thought and I was proved entirely right. Absolutely brutal match here from no doubt two of the most brutal guys going in this environment. The Nachomaker chant added a nice bit of light hearted relief to it lol. Having Finlay fade out, not tap was probably a good move as tough SOB like him would be damaged from tapping I feel. The spit in the face afterwards and referee keeping them apart just shows the animosity all the more and I guess this feud may not be done just yet? Great way to start, hard to follow that in terms of sheer aggression and hard hitting.

I’ve liked Miz’s work as an interviewer throughout and you kept that up here. He fits this role well and I like that he’s not intimidated by someone like Shawn Michaels. What Michaels had to say was pretty spot on, short and sweet just adding to the main event.

Very intriguing to see you bringing in both the ‘Sons of the Dungeon’ and ‘American Made’. Would’ve liked to maybe see you spread them out as you kinda forget about the first one following the second video, however I’m just looking forward to seeing how you use them.

This Cruiserweight match was incredibly long stuff here. I enjoy reading the longer kinda matches like this although it may be a turn off for other people would be the only thing perhaps. Mexicools v Noble and Skipper to start was nothing too major, don’t think anybody expected them to be a real threat. The Low Jack team is something I looked forward to seeing you try and use and I thought you did a good job with them here, looking strong in eliminating the Mexicools. Loved the Danielson/Sydal/Helms stuff here. Helms has been great so far in the thread and he kept that up again here. Finding any way into this thing, even having to team with Danielson shows just how bad he wants the gold. Low Jack gave as good as they got here which was pleasing to see but I’m glad Helms and Danielson progressed. Hooliganz next in and expected things to pick up, I wasn’t wrong. Very good action throughout here with a fair few near falls, exciting stuff and I was surprised Helms got the pin again, expected Danielson to tie it up. Ending this contest with Helms and Danielson was always the way from the minute they joined forces and it was another very good match considering how fatigued they’d become. Pretty brutal finish with the roundhouse to the flying Helms, ouch. I didn’t care which way you went with title holder as you put on a heck of a match and with a potential feud between the two now on the horizon, I look forward to it all the more. Can definitely see Helms saying he got them there in the first place with the two wins ;).

The Christian stuff you’ve produced is certainly getting more and more intriguing by the week and his loner type character is growing on me. Very intense stuff here and I liked how you had someone in Torrie show their concern only for Christian to shoot them down. Interested to see what role he plays tonight.

Standard RVD promo here, nothing too out of the ordinary. Nothing major but I was a bit surprised with him saying he didn’t repsect Michaels but then saying he does respect him in the ring? So he does respect him?

Wow, didn’t expect this from Christian although it again highlights just how intense he is at the minute and I don’t know what is going on with him but I love it and can’t wait to see how it continues. Three con-chair-tos has gotta hurt and I can see Lashley missing out next week, probably longer due to that. Wonder what it is Christian has to stop exactly.

Pretty good match up here between Hassan and Rey. Think you made the right choice in having Hassan take the gold. There’s a lot of potential in him paying off superstars, the mercenaries Burchill and Albright also have endless potential, putting the three together is great. Feud between them, storm, Punk and Rey could well be exciting stuff.

Good stuff with Jericho here. His character is certainly progressing week in week out also which is great to see. The whole dictionary of words is typically Jericho, typically entertaining. Do wonder about the whole Torrie/Christian thing also, anything in that? I wonder.

Main event time and it didn’t disappoint. Jericho retaining didn’t surprise me and the way he did it was the right way to go. Throwing Wright into the mix was a necessity as it just furthers Jericho’s heat along with RVD and HBK’s sympathy. The choke slam through the announce table was the end of it all for Michaels here and I have to admit I thought Van Dam may be winning when he finally felled the giant but Jericho as smart as he is takes advantage. Great stuff to cap off a very good show.

On the whole, not may things to fault at all. Considering this was the first go at a bigger show with this roster, it was a great effort. Really enjoyed the Cruiserweight action as well as the Main event. The whole Michaels-Van Dam stuff is certainly intriguing and your progression with Christian is certainly capturing me. Great job, keep it going.
 
#51 ·
Jam's Review
Supershow
Wow! That's one word to describe your Supershow. I like how you started your BTB realistically. What I mean by that is AOW started with an hour timeslot, so they had to work really hard to get to where they are at right now, and that for me, just adds more realism to your company.

The War Match was just epic man! Favorite match of the night for sure. Samoa Joe and Finlay, that's how these two should be used! They are absolute beasts in the ring! Maybe a Sheamus vs. Finlay or a Sheamus vs. Samoa Joe match would've been even more epic as I see Sheamus being one hell of a brawler.

The Crusierweight Division is really interesting here in your thread. I like what you did to show which two men would vy for the title. Very interesting concept. The Low Jack team was really interesting, I was rooting for them but I knew they wouldn't get that far. Helms vs. Danielson was a great final, really good match writing here.

Your use of Christian in your thread is...unique. Not exactly how I would've used Christian but it's still very interesting seeing Christian used this way. And he feuds with Lashley? Pretty interesting as well as we see how big Lashley could've been if he stayed in the WWE.

Hassan/Rey, really impressed here too. Not really a big fan of Hassan but I believe, if you put Rey with anyone, he can put them over, and that's exactly what he did with Hassan. Burchill/Albreight are an interesting pair and I like their gimmick of being mercenaries. Haven't really seen that one used yet, so props to you.

Main event time, man, this one was really good too. But the match of the night for me was Samoa Joe vs. Finlay. I like how it was mostly RVD/Michaels in the match and Jericho coming in and retaining his title, just adds more heat to your biggest heel in the company.

Overall, really awesome show. You've got me hooked man and I'll be continuing to review for ya. You've got a great company, great roster, and put on some of the best matches here on wrestlingforum. Keep up the great work bro!
 
#52 · (Edited)
Wow, don't ever think I've gotten more than three reviews from anything, let alone five. cp, RKO, and WierdGuy, I see you guys have previews and stuff up so I'll hit you guys up soon enough, Jamjam I'll return soon as well, and Mac...I'll be in your thread anyways ;)

Greatly, greatly appreciate the words fellas. A great deal of things for me to think about is always a good thing for a writer, I guess. But I'm not just here for idle chatter. There be business to attend to...




“It’s not cool” to get hurt before you begin…



This past Wednesday night on Oblivion’s first ever Supershow, AOW was set on beginning to air vignettes featuring Mr. Colon in a new, yet similar gimmick. Colon’s planned tenure in the WWC (World Wrestling Council) in Puerto Rico was coming to a close. On his final show that Monday, Carlito reportedly had shoulder issues that eventually led to his shoulder giving on him mid-match. Sources confirm that the injury will require surgery and also require Carlito to miss his planned endeavors in AOW for several months, without even debuting him in the federation. As of the date on this report, Carlito has not been scrapped from any plans and still intends on coming to the budding company.

What impact this has on AOW allowing their talents to accept other dates and shows remains to be seen, although once would imagine this would be leading down the road of AOW officials wanting the roster being solely contractually obligated to AOW and only AOW.​


aohdubya.com said:



Christian suspended...?

This past Wednesday on Oblivion’s first Supershow, we bared witness to the absolutely vicious assault on Bobby Lashley at the hands of Christian Cage, ending with three emphatic Con-Chair-Tos, sandwiching Lashley’s skull between a pair of steel chairs. While Lashley has been confirmed to be out of action for several weeks, Christian Cage has been suspended indefinitely by Paul Heyman for his part in the assault. Heyman cited that it was not only the ‘insidious acts’ that prompted his decision, but also the mental state of Cage was of ‘extreme concern’, citing the safety of both the remaining talents and Christian himself as reasons why Cage should stay away until he ‘gets his personal issues sorted out’.


AOW RELEASES FIRST EVER PPV SCHEDULE & EXTENDED TIMESLOT!!!

It’s not all bad news for AOW, however, as confirmed today, FX has granted AOW Oblivion a half hour time extension effective as of October 31st, 2007, making all future Oblivions (from that date) 90 minutes!

As if getting an extra half-hour of the biggest and best action in wrestling weren’t enough, the success of last week’s Supershow has also given way to Heyman announcing TWO PAY-PER-VIEWS!

World Ablaze | November 11, 2007 | Boston, Massachusetts – TD Banknorth Garden
This is Exile | February 3, 2008 | East Rutherford, New Jersey – Izod Center

In between, there has also been a two-hour timeslot, potentially another Supershow, dated for December 26th. With these PPV events being outside of the Hammerstein Ballroom, one can only wonder if this is only the beginning for AOW Wrestling potentially going on the road more often and more permanently.​
Hope this tides over 'til midweek when I post the actual preview and stuffs. I should be catching up on reviews and what not in the meantime.
 
#53 ·


10.3.07

The Hammerstein Ballroom – Manhattan, New York City, New York
“Repair from the Greatest Affair”

One week after the biggest show in AOW history, it’s time for reconstruction and repair! And what better way to do so than finding a new opponent for Chris Jericho’s World title! How will that be done? Well, no one’s quite sure, since Jericho has asked for time this week to explain why no one is ‘worthy enough’ to face him for the title ever again. So this week, instead of potentially finding a new contender…we may have to listen to Chris Jericho tell us why there will be none ever again.

Another great way to start recovering is by giving the war some new blood – this week is the debut of the much hyped, hottest prospect in all of lucha libre – Aero Star! The sensation that is Aero Star will finally grace his presence in AOW in perhaps an as explosive way as his video packages have showcased. Is AOW prepared for what the Star has in store?

In addition to perhaps the biggest cruiserweight prospect in the world coming in AOW, the cruiserweights that’re already here put on a hell of a show last week in the Tag Team Turning Point match. In addition to a brand new Cruiserweight Champion in Bryan Danielson being crowned, we saw what could wind up becoming the future of the AOW tag team division in teams like the Mexicools and the new and ‘different’ team of Jack Evans and Low Ki, aptly labeled “Low Jack”. And thanks to both of these two teams’ showings, they’ll be facing each other once again! The Mexicools, Low Jack, all lock up in a Supershow rematch.

Now is the true turning point for AOW – with Pay-Per-Views officially scheduled and an extended time slot coming in roughly a month, it’s time to show the world the best side of war. Tune in to AOW: Wednesday Night Oblivion, at 9/8c, only on FX!


.:Confirmed for Oblivion:.

The Mexicools v. Low Jack

Aero Star debuts

PLUS…

Chris Jericho addresses his championship situation

AND…

All AOW champions will be in attendance
Not my best preview, but it is what it is. Plus I'm wrapped up in several things at home. If there's anybody who's got a show up and I haven't given feedback too yet, please let me know. Hope to have this up Monday/Tuesday-ish.
 
#54 ·


10.3.07

The Hammerstein Ballroom – Manhattan, New York City, New York
“Repair from the Greatest Affair”


“The Fight Song” by Marilyn Manson vignette

(Whispers)

Fight…

RVD leaps for a Frog Splash…

Fight…

HBK cocks back, Sweet Chin Music ready…

Fight…

Finlay and Joe go at it on the balcony…

Fight…

Paul Wright lets his fist fly…

*Opening guitar riff*

You'll never grow up to be a big rock star

The camera goes from the ground up to the face of Paul Wright in his debut Week 3

Celebrated victim of your fame

Shawn Michaels comes down the ramp, pumped up from the main event of Week 1

Just cut our wrists like cheap coupons

Christian searches for his peeps from Week 5

And say that "death was on sale today"

Bryan Danielson raises his hand, singing his theme from Week 4

*Upped tempo, heavier sound*

And when we were good

Jack Evans’ double moonsault from Week 1

You just close your eyes

Joe leaps through the ropes onto Kenny from Week 3

So when we are bad

Paul Wright chokeslams Michaels through the table from the Supershow

We'll scar your minds

A replayed shot of Shelton Benjamin German suplexing Paul London off the ladder from Week 4

Fight!

SWEET CHIN MUSIC!!

Fight!

WARRIOR’S WAY!!!

Fight!

MUSCLE BUSTER!!!

Fight!

SPEAR!! SPEAR!!

Fight!

CHOKESLAM!!!

Fight!

WORLD’S GREATEST DOOMSDAY DEVICE!!

Fight!

619!!!

Fight!

FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH!!!

*Final cymbal crash*

Chris Jericho holds the AOW World title high in the air

***

We exit the opening vignette and are brought to the once again filled to the brim Hammerstein, who’re lighting up the night, already pumped up. Unfortunately, the first sound the Hammerstein hears on the night, beyond the video package song, is that of “Break Down the Walls”, the tune for the STILL AOW World Champion Chris Jericho. The resounding whiplash in reaction doesn’t seem to faze the suit and tie clad champion, whom is once again accompanied by Paul “The Great” Wright. Even worse, Jericho has the most sinister businessman’s grin on his face. Perhaps most unfortunate for everyone is that Jericho has a microphone in his hand…


Chris Jericho:
Good evening, simpletons.

~The crowd gives their heat in response to being belittled

Chris Jericho:
Despite overwhelming odds stacked against me and my World title from this corrupt administration, I still stand here your AOW Champion.
~The Hammerstein does not approve

Chris Jericho:
So I want each of you finally acknowledge that I am undisputedly the worthiest man to ever hold gold in any company under any management in any time – this is only the beginning of a worthy reign from a worthy man.
~Yet even more heat

Chris Jericho:
Despite everything Paul Heyman and Mick Foley have thrown my way, I have remained champion! I have never been pinned or made to submit. Yet now, not only have I made Shawn Michaels submit to me, but I have pinned Rob Van Dam. Ergo and by my estimations, that means that I have absolutely NO challengers left for my AOW title.
~Yet even MORE heat

Chris Jericho:
So you people have no excuse to keep antagonizing me. The boys in the back have nothing more to say to me. And I have no reason anymore to sit out here and try to convince all of you to listen to my worthy words. RVD had his chance and shall get no more. Shawn Michaels never deserved one anyway, but my friend Paul here took care of him. So I will just take my AOW World title and wash my hands of this senselessness.

~Sustained heat

Chris Jericho:
So I requested this time to speak on my championship situation. The situation is simple – I am Chris Jericho and I am your AOW Champion. And I have the power. And now that there are no more challengers to topple, I will be on my way.


Jericho sustains the heat, as he prepares to leave the ring with Wright, no music or anything. He’s suddenly stopped at the base of the ramp when suddenly “WALK” by Pantera hits the speakers, as Rob Van Dam makes his way through the blood-red curtain, tense, yet confident look on his face and a mike in hand he stops on the stage to a tremendous pop, as always.

RVD:
You can stop right there, Jericho. You’re so busy runnin’ your mouth about how much better you are than everybody, you might miss the information I have. And I’m pretty sure you’ll wanna hear it, dude.

~Jericho stops in his tracks and stares down Van Dam. Wright takes a few steps from behind Jericho, but Jericho tells the man beast to stop.

RVD:
See, our General Manager told me something that even I didn’t realize. And that’s that I earned my #1 Contender’s shot for a one-on-one match with Chris Jericho. A match I still haven’t gotten.

~Jericho’s face goes from confident and listening to one of anger, as he knows where this might be going

RVD:
So Jericho, dude, I still have a match against you for that AOW title. That the oh-so kind Mick Foley told me I’ll be able to face you, one on one, at the very first AOW Pay-Per-View, World Ablaze.

~The crowd lets out a roar of a pop here, solidifying the PPV, and knowing that Jericho can’t get out of this one

RVD:
Oh, and as for you and your ‘power’…yeah, no, dude. Mick also granted me the power to choose your opponents from now until you face me for that title.

~HUGE pop for that, as the look on Jericho’s face is absolutely dumbfounded

RVD:
He just thought that with your undeserving ego raging around here, he’d show you what power really is. And I’m happy to help him.

~Van Dam gives an innocent little shrug that gets under Jericho’s skin even more

RVD:
I’m not tellin’ who you’ll be facing tonight, though. That ruins half the fun of actually putting you in a match. So let’s see if you can plan one step ahead of something you can’t even see in front of you.

~Yet another pop on the pause, as Jericho’s face is beet red

RVD:
So, at World Ablaze, Chris Jericho, all this nonsense you’re talkin’ is gonna end. All this ‘worthy man’ stuff doesn’t happen anymore. And only one ‘worthy man’ is gonna walk out of here with the AOW W-H-C – R…V…D!!

~The crowd joins in on the thumbs, as Van Dam makes his final words known to the now so pissed, he’s absolutely speechless Jericho


**COMMERCIAL BREAK**


We return from to AOW backstage in an office setting, where Torrie Wilson enters the room to a positive reaction, but she looks on the verge of tears. In the chair of the desk in front of her is General Manager Mick Foley who somberly greets Miss Wilson…

Mick Foley:
Um…hey, Torrie. You wanted to see me?

Torrie Wilson:
Mick, I need you to reverse Christian’s suspension. Look, I know what he did was sick, and-and unforgivable…but please, Mick, you have to know that he’s…he’s in a very dark place right now…and he needs all the help he can get.

Mick Foley:
I’m sorry, Torrie. But suspending Christian wasn’t my decision, it was Paul Heyman’s. I can’t override his decisions. But…Torrie, if you don’t mind me asking…why is it that you seem to care about Christian Cage so much?

Torrie Wilson:
No, it’s okay, Mick…a few years ago, me and Christian were, of course, co-workers in World Wrestling Entertainment. The hectic schedule we had to deal with was…it was a bit much for me. I don’t deal with intensity very well. I wanted help in the worst way.

Mick Foley:
So…you turned to Christian?

Torrie Wilson:
Well, I didn’t turn to anyone at first. I was completely by myself. And every guy I’ve ever turned to for anything has always wanted…“something” in return. So that just...prolonged even more suffering for me. And then I turned to you, Mick.

Mick Foley:
I was just gonna say, I do remember all the constant phone calls we had.

Torrie Wilson:
Exactly though, Mick. I appreciate what you tried to do for me, Mick, but…you weren’t there. I couldn’t deal with all of it when you weren’t completely there. And all at the same time, the scheduling got worse, my mom got sick, my dad was starting to date someone I wasn’t approving of, and my anorexia was even starting to come back again…I felt so…alone.

~Wilson has to stop and try to compose herself, Foley handing her a tissue

Torrie Wilson:
And then yes, I did turn to Christian. For the first time, I truly trusted a guy with everything. And he was there for me through everything, even when people didn’t even know. We started traveling together and he really helped me take a lot of the weight off my shoulders. So I was able to be there for my mother and make her better and get my father back. I got over my eating disorders and I got my life back …and all of that was thanks to Christian. And he never asked for anything in return. Mick, Christian’s been like a brother to me for so long, and I know exactly what he feels like now. I know he needs all the help he can get and he needs to be here.

Mick Foley:
Torrie…as much as it weighs heavy on my heart to bring him back, it’s out of my hands and –

~Foley is cut off at this point, as Chris Jericho has just busted in the door, changing the mood of the room completely

Chris Jericho:
What in the HELL is wrong with you?? I have defeated RVD already in front of the entire world and you want to just give him a title match all willy-nilly?!? On the very first Pay-Per-View, no less??

~Jericho’s hands go flailing on that last part. Foley looks at Torrie before she begins walking towards the door

Torrie Wilson:
Um…I guess we’ll talk later…

~Wilson takes a look at Chris Jericho, who makes a face at her before she leaves the frame, leaving the GM alone in a space with the Worthy Champion…

Mick Foley:
Chris, what in the HELL is wrong with YOU, huh? I just had someone in my office who was very much in need of my help, and you’re just gonna bust in here and start givin’ me hell?

Chris Jericho:
You’re damn right I –

~Jericho realizes that he’s acting very…uh…’unworthy’ and stops himself, gathers his composure, fixes his tie, then stands up straight, his hands clasped together around his waist. He then takes a second to smooth his hair before continuing again, this time in a much more collected state

Chris Jericho:
If you had any sense of common knowledge, Foley, you would know that as the AOW World Champion, I am at the top of this mountain. And if those who oppose me wish to topple me, once they try and fail, they go rolling back down all the way to the bottom. Then they have to climb it again to get what they want. You don’t just give a man the summit. Especially not one who recently squandered his chances.

Mick Foley:
And if you had any sense of common knowledge, Chris, you would know that as the General Manager, I have the right to construct that very mountain in whatever shape I want for those men to climb. Rob Van Dam did have a shot. But he’s very much earned the right to use his and exclusively his shot. And if you don’t agree, then I’m sure the bruise he left on your best friend Paul’s giant ass will agree with me.

~The crowd gets a good rib out of this one

Mick Foley:
And besides, Chris, if you had any sense of common knowledge of being champion, you’d know that that title isn’t just something to parade around here holding and proclaiming how ‘worthy’ you are to hold it. And before you go off preaching about how much power you have as champion, get it straight that you have NONE. You are a target. And besides…I thought with this egotistical power trip or whatever you’re on, it’d knock you down a notch or two if I finally gave someone else some power.

~Jericho’s face goes from calm to as if he just sniffed curdled milk and nobody in the apartment bothered to throw it out

Chris Jericho:
Give someone else some power…? Hmph. We’ll see who has the power…‘Matchmaker Mick’. Just you wait.

~Jericho veers closer and closer to Foley’s face with each word of that, before practically snarling at him in the final line. Jericho takes he and his nice suit and walks away, his face twisting into some sort of smirk once his back is turned to Foley…



~Back at ringside


“COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE (INSTRUMENTAL)” is playing as we fade back, with Jamie Noble already being in the ring, doing warm-ups. When he’s announced, Noble gets a decent mixed reaction, partially due to his short performance in the Tag Team Turmoil contest last week.


Joey Styles:
Well, welcome to AOW Wednesday Night Oblivion, ladies and gentlemen, where we’re moments away from our opening contest here with Jamie Noble, who had a somewhat disappointing showing last week at our first ever Supershow, but what about that absolutely huge news we just received to kick off the show? RVD, the #1 Contender, with complete control of Chris Jericho’s fate for the six weeks between now and our first PPV, World Ablaze, on November 11th!

JBL:
The only thing that should be ‘ablaze’ right now is Mick Foley’s contract. How in the hell do you go off making a decision like that for a man who clearly lost last week and screwing your own worthy champion? I’m just waitin’ for somebody, anybody to take that man out of that chair and show him how t’really do bus’ness!

Joey Styles:
Well regardless of what you think about all this, John, there will be a match in six weeks in Boston, Massachusetts in the TD Banknorth Garden between RVD and Chris Jericho for the gold!

JBL:
Don’t you EVER tell me that it don’t matter what I think, jackass!


…we then hear a very unfamiliar hum, and after a few mysterious seconds, the yin-yang big screen comes to life, showing us clips from the video packages we’ve been seeing for the past three weeks of a man in a locker room lacing up in blue, white, and gold tights before opening a locker and putting on his mask. Lights shine out of the empty mask, which transition into his entire body glowing in the sunlight through the one window in the locker room. The humming continues to grow louder until it seemingly progresses into what sounds like helicopter blades fwapping in high-speed rotation. The crowd is buzzing at what this could be, especially with the big-screen now going dramatically black. It keeps going until we hear what sounds like the helicopter fwapping transitioned into an upbeat, Hispanic, hard rock tune…

**SIN LIMITES**

The tune continues until we see the very first in-person look at Aero Star, the top luchadore prospect in the world. He’s wearing what looks to be shoulder pads that are connected to a cloak of sorts that covers up his visible body from the neck down, very similar to Ultimo Dragon, but Star’s stops at his knees. The reason for this is seen very quickly, as Aero Star rushes on down to the ring in almost full sprint, the cloak that concealed him now whipping behind him like a superhero’s cape. He leaps cleanly from the floor to the apron, grabbing onto a turnbuckle post, swinging to the other side, with his loose arm giving the crowd his seemingly signature salute. He finally steps between the ropes to a welcome reception, removing his cape and getting ready to begin. The lucha mask conceals Star's whole expression, but his visible mouth is in an excited smirk. The look on Jamie Noble’s face, meanwhile…is some kind of confused priceless.

OPENING MATCH
~Cruiserweight Duel~
Aero Star
v.
Jamie Noble


This contest takes a second or two to start, as AOW’s resident *******, Jamie Noble, stares at his masked luchadore opponent in great confusion. Aero Star seemingly is aware of this confusion, grinning and giving Noble another salute before running right past him and rebounding off the ropes. Noble turns to see his incredibly agile opponent flying at him with some headscissors…that spin and turns into an arm drag that sends Noble out of the ring, still completely in confusion. The confusion is still there when Aero Star gives Noble another salute from inside the ring before rushing across the ring, leaping clean through the middle rope, hands by his side, head first – the Topé Torpedo!!!

Both men are downed from the explosive impact outside now, but Aero gets to his feet relatively quickly, possibly fueled by the crowd going absolutely nuts because they’d never seen something like that before. The referee is going on with a count-out, but Star brings Noble back to the ring with him, throwing him in before coming back in himself. It’s Noble’s turn to surprise Star now, as he delivers a low dropkick to Star’s knees, forcing his masked face to hit the canvas hard.

Noble’s pitbull like mannerisms become apparent here, as he jumps the downed luchador with a camel clutch that bends the flexible Star’s spine in a way it should not. Noble seems a tad rabid, finally letting go with one hand, keeping the clutch in, while delivering crossface punches to Star’s face. Though we can’t see most of Star’s face, we do hear him scream in pain as Noble keeps the hold in. He finally lets go by forcing Star’s face into the canvas. He tries for a cover – 1…2…NO!!

Noble whips Star into the ropes, his confusion completely gone now, Noble lowering his head for the rebound. Star rolls across the back of Noble on the rebound, continuing to rebound on the opposite rope. Noble can’t think as fast as Star is moving, with Star rushing back towards Noble…and leaps onto his shoulders, before standing on them. The crowd is on fire for this, but he takes it a step further, leaping over and behind Noble now, rolling him into a sunset flip. 1…2…NO! Noble rolls his way out!

Noble follows up on getting to his feet by rushing at the still sitting Star and driving his knee into his skull. This knocks Star right back down to the canvas, prompting a cover from Noble. 1…2…NO! Aero Star forces a shoulder up, which Noble quickly grabs and locks into an armbar. Star is surprised by this, but Noble keeps the armbar locked in for several fierce seconds before Aero forces both men to get to their feet, Noble still gripping the costumed arm of Star. As Star fights to get his arm back, Noble punts him in the gut and attempts what looks to be a Tiger Driver, but upon flipping Star into the powerbomb position, Aero Star performs a beautiful, quick hurricanrana.

Noble gets to his feet, only to see Aero Star slingshotting off the second rope with what looks to be a springboard crossbody¸ but upon making contact with Noble, turns into a Tornado DDT! Noble is dead on the canvas, being absolutely spiked, which leads Star to go to the top rope, his back towards Noble. Star then makes one final salute to the crowd before leaping with an IMPLODING 450 SPLASH (AY DIOS MIO!!!), getting the pinfall with an explosive, implosive maneuver.

Winner: Aero Star at 4:11

Aero Star rolls off Noble to a very nice ovation, many in the crowd simply amazed at some of the things they’d seen. Aero simply salutes the audience on his way back up the ramp, selling the rib-crunching impact of his finisher, but back inside the ring, Jamie Noble does not look like a happy camper to say the least.​


Joey Styles:
WOW!!! What an absolute explosive debut from the man they call ‘Aero Star’! And what do you call that finishing maneuver, Bradshaw?

JBL:
Joey, I’ve been to three rodeos and two goat ropin’s, but I have never seen anything like what I just saw!

Joey Styles:
And that’s only the first bit of incredible things we can expect from AOW’s newest roster member, the hottest lucha libre prospect in the world, the human quicksilver, Aero Star!



~Backstage, locker room area…


As we head to the locker room, we come to the image of Rey Mysterio with rolled up pants and a kneebrace, fixing it so it fits his injured left knee the right way. Mysterio looks up to see a very welcome face, as he winds up smiling. When the camera pans a bit and the figure walks in, Bryan Danielson enters the frame, newly won Cruiserweight Championship draped proudly over his shoulder.


Danielson:
How’s that knee, Rey?

Mysterio:
Forget my knee, how’s that title, man? Feels good, doesn’t it?

Danielson:
Oh yeah. I’m not denyin’ that. Especially since I got it from kickin’ Gregory Helms’ head in.

Mysterio:
Yeah, I guess that’s a good side effect, huh?

Danielson:
Speaking of side effects, Rey, that thing isn’t looking so good.

~Danielson points to Rey’s braced knee

Mysterio:
Will you forget about me, man? I’m gonna be fine. You need to look out for yourself now. There’s gonna be a lot of guys gunnin’ for that gold. Gregory Helms was just the beginning, man. But I got faith in you, Bryan. A lot’a faith. But if anybody can be trusted with being the best Cruiserweight, I can’t think of anyone else but you.

~Crowd buzzes a bit for Mysterio’s big put-over

Danielson:
Thank you, Rey. That means a lot coming from you.

~The two share what starts as a handshake before becoming a quick embrace. We don’t see it for very long, however, for almost as soon as it happens, the screen starts to break up and get very unclear, static gradually starting to take over the screen. When it finally engulfs the screen, it suddenly gets cleared again, showing a web camera view that we’re all familiar with by now, as Gregory Helms bursts onto the screen, his face taking up the entire camera space

Gregory Helms:
What the hell is this?!? A hunky-dory happy moment between an undeservin’ champion and a cripple? And both of them are allowed here in AOW while Gregory Helms, the rightful and only true Cruiserweight Champion, is denied his title by terrible officiatin’? I don’t even have to tell you two suckas why you’ve just been hacked by Helms.

~Helms shakes his head in disappointment

Gregory Helms:
It makes me sick t’my stomach seein’ you with that title, Danielson. How a nobody like you could win that can only be explained one way – bullcrap. You made it through that Tag Team Turning Point match riding on Gregory Helms. I got the pins to get you to the end. I gave everything I had to get there. And I was completely robbed –

~Helms alters the camera view now, showing it’s not a web camera, but a home video recorder of sorts, the same he had on Oblivion several weeks ago. We see this as he turns the camera towards an actual computer, the camera seen in the reflection. On the computer screen is a picture of Helms being pinned by Danielson on the Supershow, with his foot in a very peculiar place…

Gregory Helms:
You see that? My foot was underneath the bottom rope, during the whole damn three count, meanin’ the referee was clearly biased and a poor official f’not stoppin’. First, he conjured up this magical image that I was grabbin’ the ropes when I clearly wasn’t. Then, he does this and completely ignores what was actually there.

~Helms has really convinced himself that he didn’t grab the ropes last week and is the victim here. He turns the camera away from the computer, back towards him

Gregory Helms:
See, an’ your view of things is twisted and terrible too, Rey. Jus’ like your knee. Gregory Helms is not ‘just the beginning’. I am the beginning and the end, the Alpha and the Omega of the Cruiserweight division! There is no ‘was’! I will ALWAYS be the best! I will ALWAYS be the true, rightful champion! And you best believe that you betta not get too comfy with that title, Danielson. I promise you – it will belong to the true ‘Best in the World’ soon enough.

*END TRANSMISSION*


**COMMERCIAL BREAK**



As we return from the break, we’re greeted with the sound of “MEXICANO MUY LOCO” erupting from the stage, as The Mexicools make their way to the ring after a very impressive showing last week in their tag team debut in the Turning Point contest. They’re all set for action this week, but they’re all smiles once again, having a bit of fun on the turnbuckles before getting set for a tag battle.

“JACK E.” sounds over the system as Jack Evans exits to a generous pop, he too, having a very impressive showing last week alongside his partner. Evans’ feet are moving to the rapping rhythm of his own theme music, doing a little jig for his amigos in the ring. Evans doesn’t move from the stage, area, however, awaiting his tag partner.

“THE PROUD WARRIOR”
plays now, as Low Ki bursts through the red curtain to another solid ovation, with Evan’s dance moving changing to the beat of Low Ki’s instrumental. And much like last week, Low Ki has a serious look on his face while Evans is dancing. And again like last week, Ki has to tap Evans on the shoulder and wave a finger at him to tell him to stop before both men descend to the ring. Perhaps these two are more permanent…?

MATCH 2
The Mexicools
v.
“Low Jack”


Super Crazy once again starts for his team, while Low Ki begins things this go ‘round for “Low Jack”. The two men circle one another before locking up nice and tight before Ki breaks out of it with the headlock, wrenching the head of Crazy. As Crazy whips Ki across the ring, the rebound sees Super Crazy leap frogging over the still running Ki, who rebounds again, but surprises Crazy with his whipping speed, catching the Crazy luchadore from behind with a surprise bulldog. Early cover – 1…2…NO!

The early quickness of both men showing here, but Ki is quick to rebound off the ropes again and has a kick aimed for the head of the sitting Crazy, but he luckily dodges the beheading and reaches through Ki’s legs, trying to roll him up – 1…2…NO!! Ki kicks his legs up and over, rolling onto his feet, rushing at the now standing Crazy. Crazy lifts a high elbow, however, catching Ki right under the chin, stunning him. Crazy takes this opportunity to rush at the ropes springboard off…and nail the springboard elbow!! Crazy with another cover – 1…2….3-NO!! Not over yet, as Crazy pulls himself up to tag in his amigo, Psicosis.

Psicosis, immediately upon tagging, tries to follow up the springboard elbow with a springboard leg drop onto the downed warrior, but Ki is able to roll away just in time for Psicosis to fall on his tush. Ki sees the still sitting-in-shock Psicosis, rebounding off the ropes in front of him…and nailing him in the jaw with the rolling wheel kick! Psicosis falls back hard – 1…2…NO!! Ki takes his warrior pride on over to his corner, where he tags in Jack Evans for the first time to a great reaction. After the tag, Ki holds Psicosis in what looks like a dragon suplex hold, only for Evans to leap clean over the top rope, nail Psicosis in the jaw with a dropkick, dominoing into an actual dragon suplex!! Nice tag team maneuver shown, but before Evans can go for the cover, Super Crazy jumps in to save his partner.

Crazy leaps in to knock Evans on the spine before snapping him over and delivering a dropkick to the exposed vertebrae. He then turns to see the apron-bound Low Ki and hits him with a hard right, only for Low Ki to hit him right back with an even harder right, sending Crazy back a few steps and having the ref force him back to the apron. With Evans having some wind knocked out of him, he still attempts to cover Psicosis – 1…2…3…NO!!! Psicosis doesn’t go down so easy, forcing Evans to bring the lucha vet to his feet. As he does so, Psicosis gets a small spark of life and his a sitout jawbreaker that sends Evans reeling a few steps and allows Psicosis to hit a running reverse elbow to his jaw. Psicosis then grabs him from behind and tags back in Crazy. Psicosis lifts Evans into a wheelbarrow position, with Crazy grabbing his face and driving it into the canvas, nailing the tandem sitout facebuster. The roles of both men are reversed for that time, but Crazy’s cover isn’t – 1…2…3…NO!!! Evans won’t stay down!

Crazy rubs the long hair of his friend but enemy in Evans before bringing him to his feet and attempting to hit him with a hard kick, but Evans groggily blocks it, delivering a kick of his own. He drunkenly tries to rebound off the ropes, only to get caught in a hurricanrana, sending his head spinning even more. Crazy stays in control by running at the downed Evans, leaping, and crunching him beneath a running senton. Crazy rolls Evans back towards more center ring – 1…2…3-NO! The bout continues as Crazy goes over to tag in Psicosis, as both men approach the downed Evans, Crazy dropping an elbow while Psicosis hits a leaping leg drop.

The Mexicools stay in control over their friend, Psicosis delivering several hard rights before hitting a snap suplex. This doesn’t get the winning fall either, but Psicosis tries for another suplex, only for Evans to counter and collapse on top of him, falling from his vertical position into a crossbody – 1…2…NO! Both men are sprawled from that move, with Evans having to crawl over the body of Psicosis to reach for his corner…YES! The hot tag is made to Ki, who immediately cartwheels across the ring into a high kick to the face of Super Crazy, knocking him off the apron.

As he regains his footing, Psicosis ambushes him with a victory roll attempt, but Ki holds onto the corner, sending Psicosis back onto his head and sitting. Ki then rushes at him, feints a shining wizard that turns into a reverse roundhouse kick to the skull. Psicosis falls victim to the Black Magic, but Ki is looking for much higher ground. He looks to get to the top rope, but suddenly Evans shows back up, hurt, but wanting the tag in. The Warrior wants to finish it, but puts faith in his new friend, quickly tagging him and rushing towards the opposite ropes, keeping Crazy down with a no-hand plancha! Psicosis is still out cold as Evans ascends to the top rope now…630 SENTON!!! 630 SENTON!!! WOW!!! The “Evans Descent” connects for the first time in AOW, as Evans covers – 1…2…3…!!!

Winners: Low Jack at (8:32)

As everyone begins recovering, Ki helps Crazy get to his feet and rolls into the ring with him, while Evans brings Psicosis in. The Mexicools, disappointed, aren’t looking too hot, but both of them shake hands with Ki and both handshake and hug Evans, showing their respect and friendship towards both men. Ki and Evans look at each other, with Ki’s intense face getting a small smile as the hurting, but still happy, look on Evans face becomes a full blown smile.


Joey Styles:
What an explosive display of what could an expansion of the AOW tag team division, with team “Low Jack” once again getting the victory over The Mexicools! Wow, the AOW cruiserweights keep on impressing tonight with great high-flying action!

JBL:
As great as that match was, and as fun as it was watchin’ it, all I hear are the ringin’ of the words Gregory Helms said earlier. Yeah, these guys are great an’ fun, an’ “Low Jack” or whatever might be gettin’ buddy-buddy, but not one of’em are better than Gregory Helms!

Joey Styles:
Will you please stop? Gosh, you’re so hung up on why Gregory Helms is the ‘best cruiserweight in the world’. Did it ever occur to you that the best cruiserweight is…y’know…the one holding the gold, like maybe the guy who won it last week, Bryan Danielson?

JBL:
And did you not see Gregory Helms present overwhelming evidence that the referee should NOT have counted the three last week? That Bryan Danielson was ridin’ on the coattails of Helms? You’re biased as hell, you know that, Joey? You’re biased an’ a terrible journalist, a terrible commentator!

Joey Styles:
Oh dear God…

JBL:
God is righ’, Joey. You need to take notes from me. A Commentary…God.

Joey Styles:
Well if you weren’t too busy taking notes on yourself, John, you might’ve been able to figure out who Chris Jericho’s opponent is later tonight, hand-picked by Rob Van Dam! That’s on the other side of the break!


~Backstage now, where we see AOW World Tag Team Champions, the World’s Greatest Tag Team with their gold watching a screen in the back at Low Jack just now exiting the ring, obviously having looked over what just transpired. They’re approached by a very sneaky Mike Mizanin

The Miz:
So fellas, what do you think about who might be your new competition for those straps of gold you got there?

~Benjamin and Haas turn to answer the question, only for both of their eyes to lead across from them. When the camera shoots back, it is revealed that the people standing there are Paul Burchill and Brent Albright.

Burchill:
Yes, gents. What do you think about your new competition for those straps of gold…?

Shelton Benjamin:
Y’know, we may be the World’s Greatest Tag Team, but we respect our opponents and they respect us. And quite frankly, I haven’t seen either of you do anything remotely respectful since you got here. You can’t show a little bit of honor?

Burchill:
Respect? Honor? In case you haven’t noticed, gents, but I and Brent here have done nothing but honor our agreements to those who respect us enough to pay us well.

Charlie Haas:
I guess you guys respected Rey Mysterio too, huh? Maybe you respected CM Punk? Or better yet, I’m sure you honored a veteran Lance Storm real well.

Burchill:
As I said…those who respect us enough to pay us well. We are gentlemen first and savages second, boys. We don’t do anything without getting something in return. And soon enough, that ‘something’ will be those tag team titles. So hold onto your Boy Scout dreams there, mates. The Mercenaries…me and Brent here…we’re coming for you. And you’d better respect that.

~Burchill and Albright are now veering very close to one another’s faces, with Miz squished between, his eyes darting nervously from one team to the other before ‘The Mercenaries’ quickly exit the frame, leaving the WGTT to indeed seriously think about their new competition.

**Video Package**

We’re brought to a scene with a ring filled with shadows

Narrator:
For as long as wrestling has been an art form, many men have tried to tame it and perfect it…


The ring then reveals two figures, one of a polished powerhouse, the other, a small but technical wizard

Narrator:
And one place has produced more of these ‘perfectionists’ than anywhere else…


Flashes go by of Chris Jericho, Lance Storm, Chris Benoit, and Bret Hart

Narrator:
This cold, unmerciful, yet as glorifying as it is unforgiving place can only be described as…


The two shadowed figures perform what we know as the Hart Attack, before both lock on Sharpshooters

Narrator:
The Dungeon.


The shadows around the ring clear to reveal that they are indeed training in the legendary Hart Dungeon

Narrator:
The Dungeon has given birth to the final perfectionists…the final ‘executers of excellence’…her final sons…


The two still shadowed figures get a rapid close up, faces still concealed in shadow

*SONS OF THE DUNGEON*
COMING TO AOW



…suddenly, the film cuts on the reel, revealing a white background for a moment before flashes go by of two men giving intense faces, roaring towards the camera, one a lean powerhouse, the other a slicked back blonde, before we hear a very young sounding, cocky voice…

Voice:
And for those of you who think a ‘dungeon’ in Canada is the only place to go to be a ‘perfectionist’ or an ‘executor’, look no further.


Another flash goes by of the larger man, nailing a gutwrench powerbomb, while the smaller blonde hits a leaping spike reverse STO

Voice:
We are All-Americans, the very best wrestlers this great country has to offer.


Another flash of both men looking intense, this time beside each other but the white backdrop soon begins developing into an American flag, waving in the breeze. The cocky voice then names itself, while another, unfamiliar voice follows

Nameth:
I’m Nick Nameth.


Another flash of Nameth nailing his spike reverse STO

Hagar:
And I’m Jack Hagar.


Flash of the now named taller, leaner, but more powerful man go by of him nailing a German suplex, roaring at the camera following

Nameth:
I am “The Natural”.


Hagar:
I am intensity.


Nameth:
We are perfection.


Nameth nails a flawless German of his own

Hagar:
We are execution.


Both men hit Germans in unison, in the ring at the same time

Nameth:
And we were made the right way –


A 360 shot of both men in the same frame, back to back

Both:
AMERICAN!


*AMERICAN MADE*
COMING TO AOW
**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

Upon our return to the Hammerstein, we again get a glimpse of Torrie Wilson, backstage, this time on her cell phone. Whoever she’s calling doesn’t appear to be answering…

Torrie Wilson:
Come on, Christian…please pick up…damnit!

~The normally angelic Wilson lets out an obscenity as obviously, Cage doesn’t answer. Wilson throws her phone onto a table only to be greeted by, yet again, Chris Jericho. This time, however, Jericho is accompanied by his gargantuan friend, Paul “The Great” Wright.

Chris Jericho:
Not pickin’ up, is he Torrie?

~Torrie turns around, startled once by seeing someone, then jumps again when her eyes travel up to see Wright, who looms over Jericho’s shoulder


Torrie Wilson:
Um…hi…Jericho…

Chris Jericho:
Why’re you calling him, Torrie? He’s a big boy. He can take care of himself.

Torrie Wilson:
Not right now he can’t…wait, why am I even talking to you? It’s your fault he’s like this in the first place.

Chris Jericho: (Puzzled)
As much as I enjoy taking my share of credit…I haven’t the slightest clue what you’re talking about.

Torrie Wilson:
You left him behind in the main event tag match two weeks ago. You were the first person he’d trusted since he’d been here. He had his doubts, but he wanted to believe you, Chris. You told him he’d never be alone again. And what did you do? You left him behind like he was some nobody. And that destroyed him. Some worthy champion you are, you bastard.

~Wilson is on the verge of tears at this point, the last few lines delivered with a great deal of hurt emotion

Chris Jericho:
No, no, no. The man you should be blaming is Rob Van Dam. Who do you think is the one who told Christian no one respects him? Who do you think is the one who told Christian no one wanted to listen to him? The one who told him he was alone? Because that sure wasn’t me.

Torrie Wilson:
Why are you here, Chris?

~Torrie seemingly ignores Jericho’s last statement, crossing her arms in tension

Chris Jericho:
Because you need my help. And I need yours. But above all, Christian needs all the help he can get.

~Jericho could be playing Wilson here…but she’s taking the bait…

Chris Jericho:
You’re in good relations with that…controversial General Manager of ours, aren’t you? See, I’m not in so well with him. But right now, you want Christian Cage back in this locker room. So I propose a bit of back scratching here, Ms. Wilson. You persuade old man Foley to get RVD off my back…and I’ll find Cage and bring him back myself. Just for you.

~Wilson, still choking back tears a bit, still cross armed, seems to be easing up and thinking about it…

Torrie Wilson:
For Christian.

Chris Jericho:
Right, right, for Christian. Absolutely.

Torrie Wilson:
…fine. I’ll do what I can. As long as you keep up your end.

Chris Jericho:
Good girl.


Jericho motions towards Wright to follow him, as the big man leaves the room, leaving Torrie to ponder to herself if she’s just made a deal with the devil. The screen soon fades to reveal The Miz with a microphone yet again, but this time he’s with AOW’s first ever Dynasty Champion, Muhammad Hassan.

The Miz:
Y’know, I’m gettin’ pretty sick and tired of doing Torrie’s interviews for her, but I’m The Miz, and I’m a trooper. And right now, I’m in the presence of great riches. Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time, your AOW Dynasty Champion, Muhammad Hassan!

~Crowd delivers a great deal of heat to the inherent fortune champion, gold in hand

Hassan:
Evening, Miz.

The Miz:
So Hassan, you executed an outstanding, incredible, absolute genius strategy that accumulated in you becoming the first man to hold that title. What can you tell us about your brilliant strategy?

~And much like earlier tonight, before the interviewee can answer, someone else interrupts them. This time, it’s none other than CM Punk. But before Punk can answer, the “trooper” stops him

The Miz:
Alright, no! Okay? I’ve already had a very respectable interview interrupted today, and now I have a guest who deserves to speak, I will not have you interrupting him or me AGAIN! You will WAIT until I’m DONE…PUNK.

~Miz gets in the face of a very no-nonsense looking CM Punk here…before Punk pushes him out of his face, out of camera view. The crowd gets a laugh, and Punk starts getting chants. Punk gets into the face of Hassan

CM Punk:
Congratulations, Hassan. You really did put together one hellova plan to get that title. It was a great deal better than mine, I guess, so kudos on that, fine sir.

~Punk, exaggerating and feigning happiness on each word, extends his hand to Hassan

Hassan:
I’m glad you see it my way, Punk.

~Hassan, completely ignoring Punk’s obvious sarcasm, extends his hand to meet Punk’s, who immediately darts his hand back and goes from exaggeratingly happy to vocally aggressive

CM Punk:
No, see I don’t see things your way because I don’t do things your way. You wanna sit here and have your hired guns do all your work for you, picking apart a guy while you watched from your mansions, then jump on him. See, in my neck’o th’ woods, we look a man in the eye, face to face, then we kick his ass and win some gold.

~This seems to shut up Hassan and draws a great reaction from the Hammerstein

CM Punk:
But no – you wanna sit here, disgrace this young, budding company with what is essentially paid bullying. And on top of that, guys like that joker kissin’ your ass when you’ve done nothing? That doesn’t really sit too well with me.

Hassan:
I couldn’t care less if it sits well with you, Punk. I’ve got the gold, I’ve got the money, and you…you’ve got nothin’, Punk. You can sit here, angry as can be, jealous out of your skin, but the fact of the matter is it will do absolutely nothing because you have nothing.

~Crowd ‘ooohs’ at that, with Punk taking that in for a second, but Hassan continues.

Hassan:
See, Punk…I’m a businessman. And I don’t like anyone getting in my business. But that’s exactly where you are right now. And you keep getting in my business. I suggest you get out of my business before my business forces you out.

~This threat doesn’t seem to faze Punk

CM Punk:
Y’know, all that’d bother me, but I haven’t had anything for most of my life, hell, all of my life. I had to scratch and claw from that nothing to make my way into this business, to right here, in this professional wrestling company. The first thing I ever said in AOW was that I am a professional wrestler here to wrestle. And to see you sit here with all your money, not having to work for everything I have to work for, while trying to bully and buy your way through a damn respectful company? I will get in your face, I will get in your business, but most importantly, I will take that title from you. The right way.

~Punk stares intensely at Hassan, and Hassan right back, neither man giving an inch before we fade…


~Back at ringside…


“BREAK DOWN THE WALLS” hits as soon as we arrive back at ringside, with Chris Jericho making his way towards the ring with a nasty scowl on his face and heat thrown at him from every direction. Paul Wright is also followed by a great deal of heat, as both men who vowed to take the title and go make their way to the ring. Jericho looks not so much caring who his opponent is, as much as the fact that he’s competing when he thought he didn’t have to.


Joey Styles:
Coming up on the other side of the break, Chris Jericho, our “Worthy Champion”, will go one-on-one with an opponent of #1 Contender Rob Van Dam’s choosing! Who’ll it be? Does it matter? Just have someone shut Jericho up!

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**


Upon our return, we notice, and Styles tells us, that Jericho hasn’t moved from the spot he was standing in when we went to break, center ring. He’s been getting heckled all throughout the break, not batting an eye towards anyone. Jericho’s waiting, nose in the air, when suddenly “Don’t call it a comeback!” hits the airwaves, as the crowd gives a wild pop for “MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT”, the musical segway to the arrival of Samoa Joe. Joe is just as intense as he was last night, although a small smirk can be seen as now, he gets a shot at the AOW world champion, a match he very much deserves after his absolute war last week, the evidence written in the taped knee underneath his knee pad. The look on Jericho’s face is not a happy one, as he now has to go toe-to-toe with the only other man who’s undefeated thus far in AOW.

MAIN EVENT
Samoa Joe
v.
AOW Champion Chris Jericho w/Paul “The Great” Wright


The bell rings, but the match doesn’t really begin off the bat, as when Joe charges at Jericho, the ‘Worthy Man’ darts through the middle rope, using it as a shield to beg the referee to get Joe away from him. The official starts guiding Joe away, but after taking several steps back, he charges again, with Jericho going right back through the rope shield. The referee again is forced to back Joe away, with the crowd not liking any of this, but Joe not liking it even more. He takes one final charge towards Jericho, grabs his loose ankle, then pulls him away from the ropes, center ring, and attempts to lock in the STF, but Jericho is quick to scurry away under the bottom rope to the outside, where Wright jumps in front of his boss as to protect him, face turned towards Joe in the ring.

Joe is merely looking at this somewhat annoyed, but Jericho’s behind Wright, leaning on the announce table trying to recuperate. Joe doesn’t waste much time, however, doing his theatrics and spinning in place before rebounding off the ropes behind him, hitting the Elbow Suicida right into Wright…who doesn’t fall, but violently staggers back…SANDWICHING JERICHO BETWEEN WRIGHT AND THE ANNOUNCE TABLE. The crowd gives an awesome reaction to this, as Jericho gets crushed by his own beast. Jericho’s reaction, however, is one of open eyed and open mouthed anguish, gripping his crushed spine. Wright is still standing, but he’s staggering over to the announce table for both his own support and to aid Jericho. Joe takes the still recovering Jericho and whips him violently into some steel ring steps, spine first. Jericho’s face again crunches in pain, as Joe stays relentless and virtually throws Jericho back into the ring.

Once back in, Jericho again tries to squirm away, only to get pulled back and snapmared by Joe. Joe then delivers a stiff kick to the sitting Jericho’s back, followed by another and another and another! The crowd is loving this humiliation of Jericho at the moment, Joe almost making sure Jericho’s back gets thrown out here. Joe rears back for one last kick…but Jericho ducks his head, sending the kick over the top of Jericho…until it turns into a low roundhouse to Jericho’s skull. The seamless brawling skills of Joe come into play, as he covers Jericho for the first time – 1…2…3-NO!! Humiliated or not, Jericho doesn’t go so easily.

Joe drags Jericho to his feet, hitting him with a massive CHOP(Woooooo!) before trying to drag him to a corner. Jericho finally gets some offense in here, however, as he starts pounding on the midsection of Joe, getting himself some breathing room. Jericho delivers a hard kick to Joe’s tender knee, finally getting him that room. Jericho clubs Joe on the spine as he tries to recover, but as Jericho backs up and leaps, looking for the Codebreaker…Joe catches him!! Joe’s caught Jericho’s double knees, clutching them to his chest before turning around and forcing Jericho onto the top rope before fixing him up for the Muscle Buster…NO!! Jericho fights Joe off, finally deflecting him with a boot to the face. With Jericho getting space again, he leaps from the top rope and nails Joe in the face with the leaping reverse elbow!!! Joe goes down hard, with Jericho now getting a cover – 1…2…NO!!

Jericho wanted that to end this one badly, so badly, he just starts pounding on Joe with hard fists while on his knees, wailing and clubbing away. The obviously irate Jericho then attempts to keep his momentum going when he grabs both of Joe’s legs, looking for the Walls. Joe still has enough wits about him to fight off one of Jericho’s grips, giving him his uninjured leg to stand on. Joe hops around for a second before hitting Jericho square in the jaw with an enzeguiri. Jericho drops, glazed gazed and face first into the canvas, as Joe shoots the half and tries another pin – 1…2…3…NO!!! Jericho stays worthy!

Joe is surprised at this, but stays on the relentless attack by forcing Jericho to his feet, only to whip him into the opposite ropes. On the rebound, Joe looks for the Samoan Drop that put Finlay through a table last week…but Jericho hangs up on Joe’s shoulders and elbows his way off of them, staying behind Joe and nailing a Russian leg sweep! Another Jericho cover – 1…2…NO! Jericho still can’t end it, as he gets off of Joe and rebounds off the ropes, looking for a momentous kick to the gut it seems, but Joe quickly catches this leg and sends Jericho face first again turning it into an STF. Jericho struggles to get out of this hold, but before he can do so, Joe quickly changes the hold to a Crossface!! A hold Jericho’s been in one too many times in his career is latched on again, but Jericho is able to crawl and clutch a rope, much to everyone’s chagrin. Joe, however, keeps his utter intensity and doesn’t let Jericho escape, chopping the arm on the rope at the elbow and making it a grounded chickenwing crossface!

The crowd’s pop is revitalized at this, but Jericho manages to hold on and not tap, eventually getting to his feet and trying to rip the crossface off his face. As soon as it looks like he does so, Joe lets go of the hold completely, only to clamp onto Jericho’s head and force him back to the canvas, bodyscissors locked in…THE CLUTCH!!! The Clutch!! Joe’s chained through four submission holds to get to his finishing blow! With the champ quickly fading, “The Great” lumbers into the fray, making it into the ring and forcing the referee’s attention away from the task at hand, ordering the giant to get out. Wright doesn’t budge, but he doesn’t have to as Jericho is biting the hand and forearm of Joe, causing him to release the hold, while Jericho then nails repeat blows to the weakened Joe knee to release the bodyscissors. As Jericho gets back to his feet he stalks Joe until he gets to his feet, going again for the Codebreaker, but as he rushes at Joe, the Machine quickly grapples the head again and forces another Clutch!! Another Clutch!! Wright is back on the floor at this point, but looks to intervene again, but Jericho is fading fast, when the crowd starts buzzing…Finlay!! It’s Finlay!! The Fighting Irishman, in plain sight of the referee, darts into the ring and BASHES JOE IN THE WEAKENED KNEE WITH HIS SHILLELAGH!!! The ref immediately calls for the bell!

Winner via DQ: Samoa Joe at (9:56)

The ref calling for the bell doesn’t stop Finlay’s assault, as the club to the knee was only the beginning. As Joe sits up to tend to the damage, Finlay lets loose with ANOTHER SHILLELAGH SHOT TO THE SKULL!!! This potentially puts Joe’s lights out for the first time in AOW, as Jericho looks on in satisfied surprise, the crowd throwing a great deal of heat. Finlay then looks at the downed and out Joe, surveying the damage done…before doing more, SHILLELAGH SHOT TO THE SHOULDER!! Joe comes to life again, only to now grip his shoulder in pain.​


Joey Styles:
What the hell is wrong with Finlay?

JBL:
There ain’t a damn thing wrong with Finlay, Joey! This is what you do when you love t’fight and someone like Joe beats you down – you beat’im down in return!

Joey Styles:
It looks like Finlay still is licking his wounds from last week’s brutal war with Samoa Joe last week, but now he’s made sure Joe will be the one doing the would licking, yet oh-so-coincidentally saving Chris Jericho in the process.

JBL:
Oh please, Joey. Finlay did this fer Finlay, but he’s now shown Chris Jericho that he’s worthy too! An’ think about this, Joey, because I’m sure you haven’t at all, but this pretty much spoils RVD’s plans this week of tryin' to one-upping Chris Jericho.

Joey Styles:
Wait, wait, wait…what’s this?


Finlay is still looking to put the hurt on Joe, raising the staff again, but before he can do anything, “WALK” hits, only for RVD to come shooing from behind the curtain and sliding in the ring to a huge pop, beginning a brawl with Finlay. Chris Jericho, still in the ring, rolls out to the outside, where Wright meets him and they begin treking back up the ramp. Van Dam starts pulling away before nailing Finlay with a high kick to the jaw, sending him leaning on the ropes. As Van Dam looks behind him, Samoa Joe has gotten to his feet, still in pain, but shows sheer intensity by rushing at Finlay and Cactus clotheslining him over the rope, tumbling with Finlay to the floor. Joe lands on his knee, but it collapses on him due to its damage. The final image of this Oblivion is that of RVD looking from the ring all the way up the ramp to Jericho, who’s clutching his title and with his giant, both champion and contender knowing that one step ahead might not be enough this time.

Fade…

To…

Black…

END SHOW




WORLD ABLAZE
Boston, Massachusetts – TD Banknorth Garden
November 11, 2007
*Current Card*

~AOW World Heavyweight Championship~
Chris Jericho(c) w/Paul "The Great" Wright v. Rob Van Dam




Quick word - don't think this is my best show in the least, but hope the quality isn't too off. I know RKO and iMac have shows up, I'll get to those shortly. Hope you guys enjoy this in the meantime
 
#55 ·
First off, I wanna apologize for not being able to review the super show. I've just been getting slammed with stuff the past month, so I barely had time to read through it. It was good, by the way, but on to my review of this week's show. Again, I will be reviewing as I read, because it saves me time, and I tend to be a little more in depth with it.

The opening package was done very well. Don't know what else to say about it then that, so let's move on.

I was a little worried that you were going to continue the Jericho-RVD feud, which I thought would have gotten stale quick, but giving RVD the shot instead has me excited! Going into the triple threat, RVD had more of a rivalry with HBK then he did Y2J (wow, I just realized that the three stars all have three-letter nick names... that made me smile), so knowing that the Rob Van Dam-Jericho thing is going to expand more has me pretty geeked. The "RVD chooses Jericho's opponents until the PPV" thing could also be really cool, and could provide some really good matches. You have me instantly excited for your next pay per view!

The Foley-Torrie segment was very well done. I was wondering how you were going to explain why she cared so much about Christian, and the way that you did it was very well. It added a new emotional depth to the Christian angle, and I am now more interested then ever in the story... however, I am kind of upset that you cut it short... okay, maybe not that you cut it short, but the way you went about it. Having Torrie simply say "I guess we'll talk later" when she was that emotional made it flow not as well as it could have, if that makes any sense. Moving onward, though, the way that Foley told Jericho off was pretty damn good, and it made sense, so that makes up for the ending of the Torrie segment.

Aero Star's debut definitely made an impact! While I'm not fond of the fact that the match was so short, it did it's job and made me excited to see what Aero can do in a longer match! I'm kinda worried that Jamie is falling into the jobber category, though.

Having Mysterio put Bryan over was really cool to see. Per norm, though, Helms stole the segment! One has to wonder if the "Foot under the ropes" thing is legit or if it's something he photo shopped, since clearly he has skills with computers... I think that that could be an interesting place to take this story line if you weren't already thinking it, by the way.

The official debut of Low Jack as a true, blue tag team was really good, and I think that these guy's could end up having the chops to be champions one day... that said, I have a bit of a concern to voice. Much like Jamie Noble, I'm worried that the Mexicools are going to be nothing but glorified jobbers at the rate that they're going, and, with two men of their talent, that would be kind of a pity.

You have a few options for the tag title feud going into the PPV, but it looks like you might be going with Burchill and Brent... while that would be an incredible match, that would make Haas & Benjamin faces, and I think that that team works best as heels. With them simply being a good team who respects their foes, it's a little vanilla, but as heels, they can be that damn good, know it, and flaunt it off like they were... well, title belts! This is just my opinion, but I don't think that the World's Greatest Tag Team should be face for too long... even their name flaunts arrogance!

Airing the Sons of the Dungeon and American Made segments back to back is a good move, because that would set them up for an instant feud after they debut, in my opinion with the Sons of the Dungeon being the face team. I'm looking forward to both teams, but I'm more so looking forward to what your going to do with American Made. With SotD, I can kind of guess where your going to go with that, but beyond being obnoxiously Americana, I can't put a finger on AM, and I don't think that your going to leave them at just that.

Having Jericho play off of Torrie's weaknesses is a great move. I can see this becoming a really good long-term story line culminating in a Jericho-Christian match for the belt. No offense to the rest of your work, but this has got to be my favorite story line you have going on right now... yes, something topped the "Hacked by Helms" segments, and that's a hell of a feat!

Before I go into the Hassan-Punk altercation, I just want to say that having Punk shove Miz out of the frame was really funny! However, I have an idea for Miz. He royally kissed Hassan's ass and, while that works, I think it would be a bit more entertaining if Miz was an ass to everyone instead of just the faces. I mean, Torrie's usually pretty nice to everyone despite being a face or a heel, so I think that having the Miz be the polar opposite would be really fun to read... just a thought.

It looks like your building Hassan-Punk to be an upper class-blue collar feud, and I'm okay with that. The segment was done pretty well (In large part because I love Hassan's character here, and I could see Punk saying all of those things), and I'm kind of geeked that your continuing (Or at least appear to be continuing) the Punk-Hassan feud for a bit longer.

Jeez, talk about RVD coming out with his guns blazing! The match was really good, but you shocked me with the finish. I was expecting Wright to come out with the save, but I guess I shouldn't have been that shocked by Finlay interfering. It looks like your continuing a lot of feuds from the super show... not a bad thing, but I'm hoping that you throw in a batch of new feuds, lest this become supershow part 2. That's something that WWE does a lot that kinda rubs me the wrong way, advertise the exact same pay per view as the last one, only one or two matches have different stipulations to them.

All in all, I think that this was a pretty good show (Definitely not a show that I think was worthy of an "I don't think this was my best" at the end of it). You started to show the feuds and storyline's going into the pay per view, and I'm generally excited for what you've shown so far. Other then a few complaints, good show mate.
 
#56 ·
Oblivion Feedback

It was of course the natural choice to start off with Jericho and The Great~! given what happened on the supershow. Was pretty short and sweet from Jericho, very straight to the point from the champ. I perhaps would have liked to see you play on the victory and make more of the fact that in a short span of time Jericho has not only made Michaels submit but now also pinned RVD. That fact kinda felt like a bit of a throw away. I predicted you would go with RVD/Jericho in a singles feud in my supershow feedback, so glad to see RVD out. The pay per view announcement sounds good, and its an interesting way to have it go with RVD picking Jericho's opponents from here on out. Perhaps a bit strange for a face to have that kind of control, but I guess it works in this situation. SHort but sweet interaction, but some big points put across and a solid opening to the show.

Interesting development in the Torrie/Christian situation, certainly explains a few querries I had from the supershow. Nice work in the way you had Torrie play up the sympathy act and try appeal to Foley's reasonable side. Also a nice bit of character development for Christian, a really stark contrast compared to the psycho we saw previously. Very interesting stuff, and I can't help but wonder what the pay off from this could be. Could go a few ways, but I'm rooting for Torrie helping Christian get back in the door only to then slap Mick in the face and reveal a relationship with Christian. Jericho in, liked the whole mountain analogy between the two. Not a whole lot of development here in terms of the storyline, as Foley's reasoning for his decision was pretty straightforward, but that last little comment from Jericho is certainly worth keeping an eye on.

Cool to see the new pick up a win. As I've said previously, I know nothing about this Aero Star, but you've obviously done your research in preperation for his arrival, as you put together an impressive series of moves for him. :lmao at ay dios mio, I'm gonna assume Styles is screaming that during the finish? Anyway, solid win for the newcomer, I'm sure he'll have a big rol to play in the expansion of the division.

Another short interaction, this time between Rey and Bryan. Was beggining to turn into a bit of a love in, but at least we had the clear message from Rey that the target is now firmly on Bryan's back. Thankfully they were hacked by Helms, and I really liked the blatant lies from Helms regarding his actions during the match last week, real good heel actions here. Strong words from Helms, and this promo could really lead him either way, although I suspect first will be another losing effort from Bryan and then hopefully a feud with Rey. But yeah, Helms is such a strong character for you with a very interesting gimmick, good stuff with him once again.

You haven't really done much with The Mexicools in this thread, and that continued here as they put over the newly formed team. Obviously there's a very interesting dynamic between the two, and that of course should lead to some interesting backstage moments between them. As for the action, some very impressive moves on display, you obviously enjoy writing that fast paced cruiserweight style. More sensible, if a tad predictible, booking, but I could see these two rising up the tag team ranks pretty quickly after this. Although JBL's commentary suggests they might still have a role to play in the cruiserweight division.

Makes sense that after seeing a new tag grab a win we hear from the champs, although it was also good to hear from Burchill and Albright. I like that name Mercenaries, and certainly the chat regarding honor and respect was a nice way to go. Although, much like every other speaking segment tonight, was rather short and sweet. I'm seeing a pattern develop here.

And more tag teams in the video! God, you've really focused on your 'divisions' tonight with first the cruisers and now the tags getting plenty of love.

Muc better interaction between Jericho and Torrie, this really was on the money. Jericho using Torrie for his own gain really fits in with his character, and I really liked the way you presented Torrie, some very strong words from her. Nice to see a female character with such an edge to her, something I always enjoy writing myself. As I said earlier, I very much see Torrie being succesful with regards to her furture conversations with Foley, and this has definitely got the potential to be a big story going forward. Does Christian perhaps return at the PPV and cost Van Dam?

Ha, poor Miz. Just not his night at all. Punk was spot on here, liked the way he called out Hassan for his actions in winning the title. I still think that at some point we'll have Punk and Storm go after The Mercenaries, and you could very easily tie that back into this Punk/Hassan situation. Certainly this has to lead to a match for the gold, perhaps at the pay per view, but after a few short, uninspiring promos from earlier, the last two have certainly been on the money. Good stuff here.

Makes sense that given his impressive victory at the supershow that Joe was the chosen opponent, and it was certainly another tough match here. Really liking what you're doing with Joe in this thread, he's been pretty beastly so far, and that was further emphasized here with the way he went after Wight during the match as well as Jericho. I thought that spit at the supershow would mean that Joe/Finlay wasn't over and it certainly appears that way, the DQ doing nobody any harm. Perhaps it highlights a poor choice on Van Dam's part by choosing a man who had both an injury and a pissed off opponent, but Van Dam certainly got his mojo back with the post match attack. Typical Jericho in him heading for the hills, but with RVD standing tall the first main event of the first pay per view has got off to a solid start.

Overall, a very decent fall out show. The early promos and interviews were very short, but the matches certainly entertained, and you came good at the end. Some really nice storyline development throughout, with perhaps the most interesting situation being that of Torrie/Jericho/Foley, which has the potentail to take all kinds of twists and turns. You know I'll be beack to see how it all develops. :)
 
#57 ·
Oblivion feedback​

Starting with Jericho was a given and it was pretty short but to the point. RVD interrupting is fine by me and a one on one feud between the two would certainly be good to see. RVD was also fairly swift in his comments, match at World Ablaze will no doubt be a good one and RVD getting to pick Jericho’s opponents until then is certainly unique. Solid start.

Nice stuff with Torrie and Foley here, glad you pointed out the deal between her and Christian as it was puzzling. Jericho interrupting was great as he leaves his worthy man gimmick behind momentarily lol. Nice little power struggle going on here and I hope it continues between Jericho and Foley, much enjoyed this segment.

Good showcase match here for Aero Star here. Is Star Sin Cara by the way? If not, then I’m completely clueless lol. Sadly Noble never stood a chance but I liked how you’ve introduced Star and hope you continue to build his momentum in the coming weeks.

Typical face interaction here from Rey and Danielson. Helms showing his face certainly added a lot to this segment and I really hope he and Danielson continue their feud for quite a while yet. The stuff last week was great and I’m glad you had Helms point out that it was he who got the pins to get them to the end. A straight one on one match for the title could steal the show.

LowJack are certainly are unique combo and it was a big win here for them. I’m not surprised they won and I’m glad the Mexicools put up a strong effort here. You’re certainly doing a good job in keeping all of the roster competitive although it was a bit too predictable who was winning the first two match ups here tonight. LowJack, whether they go on in the tag ranks or their separate ways in the Cruiserweight division are certainly worth keeping an eye on.

Enjoyed the WGTT and the Mercenaries interaction here. Burchill was excellent when he said we respect and honour those who pay us, he is right lol. A match between these two teams would be nice although I see maybe another shot for the Hooliganz first up.

Very good stuff with Jericho and Torrie here. Really does seem that Christian’s emotionally unstable right now which is a great approach, certainly refreshing character for a guy like Christian. Jericho’s little arrangement with Torrie should be interesting and I’m liking how this is all playing out, hard to call which is good.

Punk/Hassan feud could be superb and this was a glimpse of why. Such polar opposites in this thread with Hassan buying his way up the ladder against the honourable Punk. Loved how Hassan said his business will force Punk out, was a great line and Punk countering with the passionate little speech at the end was nicely done. Should be a good encounter when these two go at it.

Jericho/Joe main event, yes please. Match up was solid and you certainly enhanced Joe yet again after his match with Finlay last week. Ending surprised me a little bit as I thought perhaps Joe and Finlay were over with, wasn’t sure but this implies not which I’m all for, another showdown between those two. RVD showing his face had to happen at some point here, though I’d rather Jericho made it two on one and Van Dam made the save. Nice ending on the whole though.

Overall you said you didn’t think this was your best and of course you’ll think that following a great Supershow last week, always hard to follow but you did a good job here. Opening promo was a bit short but other than that and maybe the matches being a bit obvious, you did a fine job here. All the feuds moved forward a notch and developed really nicely as well as handing a nice debut win for Aero Star. I’m sure next week steps up again, good job.
 
#58 ·
Thanks in bunches, fellas. I greatly appreciate the kind words and feedback, especially considering I didn't think it was my best show. The next one's slow coming seeing as how I'm busy and will be for a while, but it shouldn't be so bad. I'll be returning some feed over the next few days, time willing. But enough chatter. Down to business.

First off, there isn't much knowledge between folks about the man they call Aero Star, so here's his Wiki page and a link to a video highlighting him from YouTube

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aero_Star
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM488qXX2U0&list=LL2KbdlQiJw5RE1YoC7uA8Ew&index=39

Hope that at least clarifies that about him. And no, he's not Sin Cara :p. But again, to business. Which for now is a preview...





10.10.07

The Hammerstein Ballroom – Manhattan, New York City, New York
“Deceive the Heavens to Cross the Ocean…”


Last week, we saw in the intense revelation of the main event for the first ever AOW PPV event, World Ablaze. Rob Van Dam will face Chris Jericho for the Worthy Man’s AOW Championship! But Jericho’s immense power trip has hit a snag, as we also learned that General Manager Mick Foley has granted RVD complete control of Chris Jericho’s opponents every week leading into the event! With the tables now turned on Jericho, he apparently has turned his attention towards the very vulnerable Torrie Wilson to manipulate his way back into power. What’s next for Jericho? What’s next for RVD? And potentially most importantly, what role will Torrie play in the grand scheme of things…?

Speaking of ‘intense revelations’, the destructive hatred between Dave Finlay and Samoa Joe seems like it’s not over. Despite their absolute war at AOW’s Supershow two weeks ago, it seems like it won’t end. Finlay doesn’t seem to take losing very well, destroying Samoa Joe with repeated shillelagh shots during Joe’s match against Chris Jericho last week. Does the man who loves to fight have an answer for his continued assault of Joe? These two men of few words still have plenty of bad blood between them that needs to be resolved somehow, which quite possibly won’t be until one of or both of these men are in fact in blood.

The concept of ‘intensity’ rages all the way through the rings of AOW – from the top of the mountain to the base of it. And CM Punk isn’t going to let Muhammad Hassan forget that. Punk vehemently expressed his discontent with the manner in which Hassan not only won the title, but very much so plans to keep it. Hassan insisted Punk was just jealous, but Punk says it runs deeper than that – it’s also about both men’s very livelihood, with Punk targeting the fact that he’s paying his way to the top with The Mercenaries – the team of Paul Burchill and Brent Albright – at his disposal. That same team interrupted the title match between Hassan and Rey Mysterio at the Supershow, but were quickly turned away by Punk and another man with a great sense of honor, Lance Storm. This week, all six of these men lock horns to resolve their ‘intensity’.

Gregory Helms thinks he’s an innocent man, the cruiserweights have a brand new face in Aero Star, and the tag team division has new blood as well in Low Jack, but even more on the way! The landscape of AOW is rapidly changing, with a PPV, an extended timeslot, and an incredible roster all coming together. So don’t you miss a single second of the action – this Wednesday, 9/8c on FX!



.:Confirmed for Oblivion:.

CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, & Lance Storm v. Muhammad Hassan & The Mercenaries

Samoa Joe and Finlay in attendance
Hope this'll be up in a few days. Hope all is well for all 'til then.
 
#59 ·
Appreciating the links for Aero Star, gives a good insight into the new guy. Loved that no-hands suicide dive in the video, very nice.

As for the show, looks pretty tidy. Fully expecting some kind of physical interaction between Finlay and Joe given the way last week's show ended. Also looking forward to see what Van Dam has in store for Jericho this week, and of course whatever twists you have lined up for the Torrie/Christian angle. Six man looks pretty solid given what's went down recently too. All in all, looks like a good show on tap. I'll be reading.
:)
 
#60 ·


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The first image we have on our screens isn’t an introduction vignette, but instead, we see the image of Gregory Helms walking down a hallway in the Hammerstein. He’s got what looks to be a DVD in his hand. He bursts into an room labeled “Mick Foley”, where we can indeed see Mick Foley sitting at his desk, computer up, taking notice of Helms stepping in.

Gregory Helms:
Mr. Foley, when I said I had something you need t’see immediately, I meant right away, not later on tonight.

Mick Foley:
I’d appreciate it if you knocked, dude, but what’s this about?

Gregory Helms:
I have exclusive footage of proof that I should be Cruiserweight Champion and not Bryan Danielson. At the very least, he should be stripped of that title he doesn’t deserve!

Mick Foley:
Oh, you mean that whole ‘my foot was under the ropes’ gig…? Yeah, I saw it when you did it last week, Greg. I’m not convinced.

Gregory Helms:
Not convinced…? Not convinced that I thoroughly deserve a rematch for a title he never deserved to win? A guy I never deserved to lose to? This is a corrupt administration, ain’t it?

Mick Foley:
(cell phone seems to go off, holds it in his hand)
Look, Greg, we’ll go over this some other time, alright? And I’m not ‘corrupt’. I’m doin’ exactly what I need to do. Hello?
~As Foley exits the room to take his phone call, Helms is left with a nasty scowl on his face. He does, however, take note of Mick’s computer screen still being left up

Gregory Helms:
Who’re you e-mailin’, Mr. Foley…? Oh, Paul Heyman. Well let’s see what Mr. Heyman has to say about my rematch…

~Helms inserts his DVD of footage and starts ticking away at the computer, a very satisfied grin on his face. It only takes a second for a response, with Foley not having been returned. Helms’ eyes seem to pan the page before becoming a sinister grin. Helms quickly takes his disk and walks out of the room, giving Foley a quick unhappy look before continuing on down the hall, still grinning from ear to ear…





10.10.07

The Hammerstein Ballroom – Manhattan, New York City, New York
“Decieve the Heavens to Cross the Ocean...”


“The Fight Song” by Marilyn Manson vignette

(Whispers)

Fight…

RVD leaps for a Frog Splash…

Fight…

HBK cocks back, Sweet Chin Music ready…

Fight…

Finlay and Joe go at it on the balcony…

Fight…

Paul Wright lets his fist fly…

*Opening guitar riff*

You'll never grow up to be a big rock star

The camera goes from the ground up to the face of Paul Wright in his debut Week 3

Celebrated victim of your fame

Shawn Michaels comes down the ramp, pumped up from the main event of Week 1

Just cut our wrists like cheap coupons

Christian searches for his peeps from Week 5

And say that "death was on sale today"

Bryan Danielson raises his hand, singing his theme from Week 4

*Upped tempo, heavier sound*

And when we were good

Jack Evans’ double moonsault from Week 1

You just close your eyes

Joe leaps through the ropes onto Kenny from Week 3

So when we are bad

Paul Wright chokeslams Michaels through the table from the Supershow

We'll scar your minds

A replayed shot of Shelton Benjamin German suplexing Paul London off the ladder from Week 4

Fight!

SWEET CHIN MUSIC!!

Fight!

WARRIOR’S WAY!!!

Fight!

MUSCLE BUSTER!!!

Fight!

SPEAR!! SPEAR!!

Fight!

CHOKESLAM!!!

Fight!

WORLD’S GREATEST DOOMSDAY DEVICE!!

Fight!

619!!!

Fight!

FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH!!!

*Final cymbal crash*

Chris Jericho holds the AOW World title high in the air

***

We’re introduced to a yet again completely filled Hammerstein, with the crowd going nuts. The pop is sustained, but pauses for a second to listen to the sound system explode with “Don’t call it a comeback!”, as “MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT”, which introduces us to the serious and intense Samoa Joe, filling the arena with his stoicness. He’s in competition attire, looking a tad more pissed off than usual, his right knee still in bandages from the assault he suffered a week ago. He gets to the ring, mike in hand, obviously prepared to say what’s on the mind of a man who loves knockin’ people out.


Joe:
Two weeks ago, I walked through those double doors to the locker room with only one thing on my mind. And that was beat Finlay to a pulp. And see, I’m a real goal-oriented guy. I think of something, I do it, and then it’s on to the next thing. So I had ‘beat Finlay to a pulp’ on my mind. And then I did it. I did it pretty damn well, might I add.
~The Hammerstein gives a damn good pop, the smartass side to Joe showing a bit

Joe:
So it was on to the next thing on my mind, the next goal…and that was shut Chris Jericho the hell up by taking that AOW Championship from him.

~Another solid pop

Joe:
So I got to the arena last week, just walking through those double doors when Chris Jericho said that there was ‘no one left’ to defend his title against. And before I could walk on through that curtain and shut him up then and there, RVD walks on out and tells us that he’s got the shot at our first ever Pay-Per-View, World Ablaze.

~Joe pauses, a bit disappointed about that, wipes his mouth

Joe:
So when Rob came up to me and said ‘I want you to face Jericho’, he did me a damn big favor. Not only did everyone see that I can go toe-to-toe with the champ, but I can beat him to a pulp, too.

~Another solid ovation

Joe:
So I had a new goal in mind...but Finlay couldn’t let me beating him go. Now I’m not a whiner or a complainer, I’m a straight shootin’ guy. I didn’t come out here to tell Finlay to back off, I didn’t come out here to demand a rematch with Jericho, no, I came out here to look Finlay in the eyes and tell him to bring it on if he wants to do this again.


Joe lowers the microphone, getting into a squatting, lowered position, ready to tackle Finlay should he make his way to the ring. Joe’s ready! The crowd is popping for what might be another arena-wide brawl here, but their pop turns into a sour patch of heat when “BREAK DOWN THE WALLS” hits the speakers, as AOW Champion Chris Jericho makes his way to the entrance stage, but he’s not leading the way. Instead, he’s got Paul “The Great” Wright walking in front of him, obviously for protection. With the rabid display Joe showed on both men last week, he has good reason. Wright steps into the ring in front of Jericho, who’s got a mike in his hands.

Chris Jericho:
Now, Joe, I know somewhere underneath that savage shell, there’s a reasonable man who knows what’s good for him and what isn’t. And I strongly suggest you stay out of my way if you do know what’s best.

~The crowd delivers heat for this, as Jericho is saying this while keeping Wright as a wall

Chris Jericho:
If I’m understood correctly, you and Rob Van Dam have been friends for as long as both of you have been wrestling, correct?


Samoa Joe:
What d’you want, Jericho? Yeah, so me and Rob go a-ways back. What’s that t’you?

Chris Jericho:
Well, it just occurred to me that people who are ‘friends’ tend to get in each other’s business, even if it doesn’t concern them. Now Joe, I will be the first person to admit you put on a great match with me last week. But see the thing is facing me for the AOW Championship is none of your concern, nor should it be your friend Rob’s because he doesn’t deserve it.

~The last sentence is said while drowning in heat, still from behind Wright

Samoa Joe:
Funny you should mention that friends get in each other’s business, Jericho. It just so happens that I got attacked last week while I was dealing with you and your business…you wouldn’t know anything about that, would you Jericho?

~The crowd begins to buzz a bit…

Chris Jericho:
No. As I matter of fact I wouldn’t know anything about that. But he might.


The crowd buzz is resolved when Samoa Joe is pelted from behind with a hard shillelagh shot to the back of the head!! It’s Finlay yet again!!! A great deal of heat is delivered once again, as the staff of Finlay comes into play once again, downing the Samoan Submission Machine. Finlay is quick to capitalize yet again, delivering another hard shot to the taped and injured left knee!! Joe grits his teeth in agony and holds his injured appendage while Jericho orders Wright to “go guard the ramp” while he and Finlay jump on Joe like rabid dogs, stomping away all over Joe’s body. Wright leaves the ring to guard the entrance ramp, but his attention is soon back to the ring. With the boots being lain into, Joe manages to get to one knee and pushes Finlay away, grabbing Jericho’s leg and turning it into an Ankle Lock attempt! Jericho knows he’s in trouble and tries to scurry away, but Joe pulls him back. Jericho thinks on his foot and nails Joe in the already battered head with an enzeguiri. Joe falls again, potentially concussed, with Finlay again approaching Joe to beat him down when suddenly…

“WALK” hits over the speakers, as Rob Van Dam charges down the ramp to a grand pop yet again, full force. Wright is his obstacle in the middle of the ramp, getting ready for him, but as he lowers his head to maybe ram into Van Dam, but RVD ROLLS OVER THE BACK OF THE BIG MAN, never breaking stride on the way to the ring. Van Dam slides in and immediately causes Jericho and Finlay to scatter, although when Jericho scurries, he heads right back up the ramp with Wright, while Finlay is left at ringside, staring a hole in Van Dam. Joe is pissed beyond belief, on his feet now, forcing Finlay to find a new target to stare through. Van Dam takes the microphone that Joe was holding a few moments ago…


RVD:
I don’t deserve a title shot, Jericho? If anyone around here doesn’t deserve anything, it’s you! You don’t deserve that AOW Championship, that’s for sure, dude!

~The Hammerstein agrees tenfold

RVD:
And maybe you forgot a little somethin’, Chris. I still have the power to pick all your opponents from now until World Ablaze. So I’ve got a match for you…and you. TONIGHT.

~RVD points to Jericho and Finlay with each respective ‘you’

RVD:
Jericho, your bodyguard is banned from ringside when you and Finlay take on Samoa Joe…and ME – R…V…D!!

~The crowd delivers a huge pop for this main event announcement tonight, all joining in on RVD’s thumbs. Joe has a look of pure and sheer intensity staring back at Finlay around the announce table, while RVD is caught in the same image as last week, and that’s staring up the ramp, guns blazing, looking back at his cowardly world title opponent in five weeks.

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

As we return from the break, we immediately are greeted to the sound of “MISERE CANTARE” hitting the speakers, as CM Punk bursts on through the curtain to a very nice ovation. Punk storms onto the stage, reminding everyone that “Its clobberin’ time!” on his way to the ring, we hear JBL and Styles for the first time in tonight’s broadcast.

Joey Styles:
Greetings ladies and gentlemen, to this edition of Wednesday Night Oblivion. I’m Joey Styles here with my colleague John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield, where just a few moments ago, we got the special announcement of our main event – Rob Van Dam and Samoa Joe will tag up to face the team of Finlay and the AOW Champion and RVD’s opponent in five weeks at World Ablaze, Chris Jericho.

JBL:
Y’know, I’ve said it over an’ over again – Mick Foley is a complete idiot. He’s givin’ his power to Rob Van Dam to solve some sort of power dilemma with Chris Jericho, an’ it’s makin’ him look like the dumbest sumbitch on the planet.

Joey Styles:
This match was indeed confirmed by Rob Van Dam, who has the power to choose Chris Jericho’s opponents from now until World Ablaze. And of course the no holds barred rivalry between Samoa Joe and Finlay continues to rage, as Finlay blindsided Joe yet again earlier tonight.

JBL:
Blindside nothin’. If Joe was as great a fighter as he thinks he is, he’d a’ seen that one comin’.

Joey Styles:
Typical Bradshaw banter there…

JBL:
The hell is that supposed to mean?

Joey Styles:
Oh, nothing. Onto the task at hand here, where we’re set to kick off with big six-man tag action with this brigade being led it seems by this man – JBL’s favorite AOW star, CM Punk.

JBL:
The day CM Punk becomes a guy I remotely even like will be the day the New York Yankees never win another World Series, the Chicago Cubs do, and I go broke. I can’t stand anything from Chicago, but there is somethin’ special about this kid that just makes me hate his guts.


As Styles facepalms out of frustration and JBL dryly delivers that hate spiel, CM Punk finishes warming up a bit before “STORM LANCING” greets us to a welcome and warm reaction to Lance Storm. Storm does indeed storm on down to the ring and shares a very emphatic handshake with CM Punk, both men seemingly being very trusting of each other tonight.

As both men talk some things over, “619 ESTA VIVO” blares over the sound system now, getting the biggest pop out of all in attendance, as Rey Mysterio Jr. lets his presence be known. Mysterio makes his way on down the aisle, pumped as can be, although he is still tending to his left knee, which we saw him bracing last week.

There is an intense whiplash when “MAD MAN” meets the threshold, as Muhammad Hassan comes on through, AOW Dynasty Championship in hand. He waits on the entrance stage, not daring to go anywhere near three men who have their issues with them, Punk staring him down the hardest. He stays with a scowl on his face until “WELCOME TO WHITECHAPEL” hits, as the team who have labeled themselves The Mercenaries, Paul Burchill and Brent Albright, make their way to the entrance with Hassan, all three men walking on down the ramp together, no context, just a mission.

OPENING CONTEST
CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, & Lance Storm v. AOW Dynasty Champion Muhammad Hassan & The Mercenaries


Starting the contest are the real two hottest prospects in wrestling in CM Punk and Brent Albright, with all due respect to Ken Doane. Both men circle on another until they lock-up, Albright getting ahead with a rabid looking headlock, which prompts Punk to throw him off of him and into the ropes. On the rebound, Albright immediately surprises everyone by crunching Punk’s midsection with a hard, momentous knee. Punk immediately doubles over, almost goes flipping into himself. Albright stomps on his head for good measure before tagging in Burchill.

Burchill steps in and starts pounding on the grounded Punk, Hassan rooting him on, telling him to ‘break his jaw’ so that Punk can’t ever mouth off at him again. Burchill finally lets Punk get to his feet, only to stalk him for a clothesline, which Punk dodges and counters with a back kick to the gut followed quickly by several elbows. This allows Punk to get the tag in to Lance Storm, who climbs in delivers his own kick to the midsection of Burchill before throwing him into the ropes, catches him in what looks to be a hip toss, but Burchill leaps to the side and avoids it and tries to flip Storm himself, but Storm counters this also with a kick to the gut followed quickly by a DDT. The first cover - 1…2…NO!

Storm takes advantage now, staying on Burchill, who tries to make room with hard elbow shots, allowing him to bounce off the ropes, but on this rebound, Storm gets up high with a leg lariat, surprising Burchill yet again, covering yet again – 1…2…3-NO! Burchill rabidly makes his way out of the pin, with Storm looking to set up for a superkick of sorts, but Burchill captures the kick and throws Storm around, forcing his back to him, which he quick grapples and nails a Regal plex that looks legitimately stiff, with Storm’s neck hitting the canvas as though he wasn’t prepared for it. Burchill keeps the cradle locked in – 1…2…3-NO!! Storm throws his legs up, but he’s noticeably gripping the back of his neck, as it looks like the Mercenaries have a target.

With an open wound now, Burchill takes the face-down Storm and forces his knee into his neck, holding onto his head and legs, making some sort of Bow-and-Arrow hold, but with the knee focused on the neck. Storm is trying to yell in agony, but Burchill is using his chin as a grip, keeping his mouth shut. The crowd, Punk, and Mysterio are all trying to get Storm back into things, which finally pays off with Storm swinging wildly behind him and nailing Burchill with another back elbow, forcing Burch to let go. When he finally gets to his feet, Storm immediately goes back down with a decapitating clothesline, his targeted neck whiplashing nastily. At this point, Hassan finally wants in on a damaged opponent.

Hassan jumps on the downed Storm, stomping on his targeted neck before looking into his opposing corner, taunting both Punk and Mysterio before taking Storm and locking in the Camel Clutch. The work on the neck of Storm is causing him to fade incredibly quickly, but Punk nor Mysterio can really do anything….but this doesn’t stop Punk from flying into the frame out of nowhere with a springboard clothesline, knocking Hassan off of Storm. Punk has emphatically broken the hold, but he’s not done. Hassan is forced to roll out of the ring, but Punk follows him, catching him against a steel post with the knee to the face before potentially setting up for the finishing combo bulldog, which he promptly turns into throwing Hassan into and displacing some steel ring steps!!

Inside the ring, the referee is ordering Punk to get back in with Hassan, but while his back is turned, chaos begins to reign in the ring, with Mysterio coming in to fend off both members of the Mercenaries from beating on a prone Storm. Mysterio gives out several forearm shots to Albright before delivering some calf kicks to Burchill, but the referee regains some control when he orders Mysterio back to his corner when Punk rolls Hassan back in. By the time this happens, however, Lance Storm has taken a nasty beating, but he’s able to reach his corner with order restored to get Mysterio in.

Hassan, who was trying to crawl to his corner as well, is stopped when Mysterio leaps on top of Hassan. Once he prevents this, Mysterio takes Hassan and brings him to his feet, only for Hassan to immediately go for the same strategy he had two weeks ago and starts kicking at the injured knee. Mysterio winces in pain, but recovers to deliver a calf kick to Hassan. This gets him some space to rebound off the ropes, ducking underneath a Hassan clothesline…springboard crossbody!! Mysterio with a cover – 1…2…3-NO!! Both men are quick to get back on their feet, but Mysterio greets Hassan immediately with the inverted bodyscissors bulldog!! Another cover – 1…2…NO!! Hassan won’t go down!! As Hassan struggles to get to his feet, Mysterio has something else prepared, rushing into the ropes yet again, but while Rey’s back is turned on the rush, Hassan bows out of the ring, with Brent Albright entering but very close to his corner. As Rey rushes back, expecting to see Hassan, instead, he gets A DIVING SHOULDER BLOCK TO THE INJURED KNEE AT AN ANGLE FROM ALBRIGHT, sending Mysterio flipping!!

The referee is now on Albright’s case, but he’s got a satisfied grin on his face. While the ref’s back is turned this time, Hassan roams over to the neck-weakened Storm and yanks him off the apron, neck whiplashing off the floor. Punk, not going to stand for this, goes to aid partner and friend, but winds up drawing the ref’s attention himself, his back now to the ring again. While Punk argues that Hassan knocked Storm off, inside the ring, Albright has Mysterio in a catapult ready position…as he catapults Mysterio right into a Paul Burchill second-rope diving clothesline!!! Mysterio is absolutely beheaded, as the Mercenaries quickly clear the scene for Hassan to come back in. As if this were all premeditated, Paul Burchill takes the still arguing Punk on the outside and bounces his head off a ring post! Hassan and a dead Mysterio are left in the ring now, as Hassan covers the scraps – 1…2…3…!!!

Winners: Muhammad Hassan & The Mercenaries at (10:03)

Hassan leaps off the body of Mysterio and gets handed his Dynasty Championship, both Mercenaries beside him. They lift both of Hassan’s arms in victory, their own going into the air as well. They all seem very proud of the destruction they’ve caused all around them, with Punk being the only one to be fully aware of the evils committed here, gripping his head, while Storm is still down gripping his neck and Mysterio has yet to move. Hassan stares at Punk and motions towards the title over his shoulder, saying “You’ll never touch this, Punk! You hear me! My business is too good!”. All Punk can do is lick his wounds and stare into the ring in anger and frustration.

~Backstage…

We fade backstage now, where we’re shown the office of the General Manager, Mick Foley. Someone suddenly bursts into the room and the frame, and it’s a pair of guys we haven’t seen in quite a while – Ken Doane and Chris Masters. They look pissed, but Foley ignores them for a good while until Doane, the closer man, pounds a fist on his desk, forcing Foley to look up from whatever he was doing.​


Mick Foley:
Can I help you with something, gentlemen?

Doane:
As a matter of fact, you can, ‘Matchmaker Mick’. See, Chris Jericho’s been saying for weeks now that you’re part of a terrible administration. And me and Masters here…we whole heartedly agree.

Mick Foley:
Well that’s nice guys. Glad to see you’ve been doing something while you’ve been here.

Masters:
No, see, that’s the thing, Foley. We haven’t been doing anything since we’ve been here. You’ve got the two hottest prospects in the entire wrestling world at your disposal, but you have time to give people like RVD power like that?

Doane:
Yeah, and even when you do use your hottest prospects, you do things like put them in matches against monsters like Samoa Joe!

Masters:
And we DEMAND that you treat us like the treasures we are! We are here to make an IMPACT!

~Foley gets up from his desk and looks both of these complainers in the eyes

Mick Foley:
Okay, look…you guys wanna be in on this together, fine. I get it. But don’t come barging in here and tellin’ me how to do my job, alright? You wanna make an impact, fine. Masters, you’re on tonight. Doane, you’re up next week. One on one matches for the both o’ya.

~Doane and Masters seem satisfied by this

Doane:
Yeah…we’ll show you impact, old man. Come on, Chris.

~Masters and Doane exit the frame, leaving Foley to his uncharacteristically serious manner tonight. Foley quickly changes back to his teddy-bear persona a second later, however, as the next face to enter the scene is that of the gorgeous Torrie Wilson.

Torrie Wilson:
Hi Mick.

~She greets the teddy-like Foley with a warm hug

Mick Foley:
Hey…hey Torrie! Is uh everything okay with you and your…situation.

Torrie Wilson:
Um…I kinda feel bad about having to make you listen to my situation, Mick. I kinda wanted to talk to you about your situation.

Mick Foley:
My situation…? There’s no problems right here – in the Hammerstein Ballroom, New York!

~Foley flashes a toothy grin and a thumbs up towards the camera, the crowd giving him his cheap pop

Torrie Wilson:
Your situation. With RVD and Jericho.

Mick Foley:
Oh…oh oh oh. That’s no problem for you to be concerned with, Tor. That’s a business matter. And I’m more concerned about your personal matter.

Torrie Wilson:
But Mick uh…don’t you think it’s kind of ridiculous to give one guy complete control of another? I mean, isn’t that a bit hypocritical? And it doesn’t make you look like the greatest General Manager, if you don’t mind me saying. Friend to a friend.

Mick Foley:
I’m just trying to teach Jericho a lesson, Tor. Ease up on this power trip he’s so obsessed with.

Torrie Wilson:
But Mick…why counter the ‘power trip’ of one man with that of another…? What if you trying to stop Jericho’s ‘power trip’ only makes RVD want more power himself….?

~Foley actually takes a second to run his fingers through his beard on that one

Mick Foley:
…you might be onto somethin’ there…thank you, Torrie, for your input. Friend to a friend.

~Foley walks back to his desk, potentially to lull over his new revelation. Wilson turns and begins to walk out of his office. The camera follows Torrie on the way out, where each steps she takes her face goes from being friendly to being disgusted…most likely at herself. She leaves the room and closes the door behind her, where she stops and looks as though she’s about to be sick…as the camera pans a tad to the left to see Chris Jericho standing right beside her and the door, having heard the entire conversation.

Chris Jericho:
Hmm…I think you could’ve done better. But I think he gets the drift. Well done –

~As Jericho reaches to put a hand through Torrie’s hair, she angrily turns her head and walks away from the sinisterly smirking Worthy Champion

Chris Jericho:
Well done…puppet.

~Jericho smirks yet again, crossing his arms, before the camera slowly gets closer to his face and sinister grin as we fade away…

**Video Package**

We’re brought to what appears to be the center of “The Dungeon”, two shadowed figures standing tall

Flashes go by of both men nailing the Hart Attack on two other figures, quickly followed by both men locking in Sharpshooters on their opponents. This is all done in an extremely quick flash, as the figures of the two men who executed the maneuvers stand center ring in the shadows. A brief strobe of light hits, revealing them for only mere seconds at a time. While the strobe hits, Bret Hart’s world famous guitar rift is heard while flashing, before we see words on the screen…

*SONS OF THE DUNGEON*
NEXT WEEK...


But yet again, this video package is cut and interrupted by two men we now recognize as Nick Nameth and Jack Hagar.

Nameth:
So the final ‘Sons’ of some dungeon in Nowhere, No-one Cares, Canada are debuting next week. Whaddya make of that, Hagar?

Hagar:
I think we need to keep an eye on them. An American Eagle eye, if you will, Nick.

Nameth:
That sounds like a great idea, Hagar. So go ahead and make your mark in AOW, ‘Sons’. Because we’ll be watching you. And maybe we’ll make our mark on you. The American way.

*AMERICAN MADE*
COMING TO AOW


**End Package**

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**


We return from the break to the sound of crickets chirping, a camera angle rising from the floor and working its way up. We’re brought to a scene that looks to be on the roof of a building, a gentle breeze going through the night sky, with the moon in beautiful view – completely full. As the camera pans to get a beautiful shot of the lunar spectacle, we hear a voice off screen start to speak to us…

???:
The moon. It watches us each and every day. Knows more about us than we do. It has vital information about the sun’s constant rises and downs. But no one stops to listen to the lonely, wise moon.

~The camera pans farther back, focusing off the moon, but keeping it in the shot. The focus now is on that of the man speaking, Christian Cage, who’s wearing street clothes and what looks like his old ‘Captain Charisma’ hood, but this time, instead of being completely flashy, it’s a shade of sleek black. His hood is up, staring at the moon as he speaks, his voice very soft, but commanding.

Christian Cage:
It stares down each and every day, taking notes on us, the sun, the stars. It knows so much more than we do. Yet all anyone can do is stare at the sun and say ‘what a pleasant day the sun’s brought us’. ‘The sun warms the crops. The sun makes the grass grow. The sun is the giver of life’. But the moon? All anyone can say about the moon is ‘oh, how beautiful it looks tonight’. It holds so much more value than the vain sun, but people only look at it in vanity.

~Christian turns towards the camera finally, his eyes still looking very much crazed from a few weeks ago

Christian Cage:
Just like people look at me and think ‘Christian is just jealous. He’s just jealous and crazy.’ Christian Cage’ll be the first person to admit that he may be losing his mind, but you people ignoring him and telling him constantly who he is and what’s going on with him solves nothing. You were all too busy staring at the sun that was Bobby Lashley. When in fact you should’ve listened to Christian Cage, like you need to listen to the moon. Until Christian Cage decided to solve that problem himself.
~The camera is inching closer to Christian’s now intense face, his voice getting harsher and more aggressive with each word

Christian Cage:
The moon never tries to step on anyone’s toes, just tries to get his message across the overshadowing rays of the sun. Christian Cage would have no more of that. Christian made sure you people took notice. He eclipsed the sun. To the point where it will never rise again in AOW. He was forced to so this because no one stopped to listen to Christian. You all just cast your judgmental gazes before opening your ears.

~The camera has almost completely come in for an extreme close-up on Christian, the moon fading from the image bit by bit

Christian Cage:
This world may physically revolve around the sun. But it is the moon that gives it true light. So how do you repay the moon for shedding his true light upon this? You suspend him. You remove him from your atmosphere. In doing so, you have put your entire roster and your entire audience in inevitable jeopardy. Because the light is no longer there to guide them through the thick of the dark.

~Christian’s stoic face ends that phrase twisted into a scowl that soon subsides into his emotionless stare

Christian Cage:
Christian tried to show you all the way. He tried to show you that there is a much bigger picture than you’re all realizing. And you rejected him when he tried to enlighten and save you. But unlike the sun…the moon shall rise again. I am Christian Cage. And I…am the man…on the moon…

~The camera view is locked in on Christian’s stoic, psychotic, yet calm stare, as he turns his head back towards the moon, the camera shot backing away and following him, putting its focus back on the full moon. The camera slowly zooms in on the moon as we fade away…


~Back at ringside…



Joey Styles:
Wow…um…a very strong message we seem to have received there from the suspended Christian Cage. Personally, I really don’t know what to say in regards to that man. He’s completely lost his mind, but maybe, just maybe, Christian did see something that none of us saw.

JBL:
Well he didn’t see himself gettin’ suspended, that’s fer sure.

Joey Styles:
That aside, John, even you have to feel sorry for the guy.

JBL:
But I don’t feel sorry for Christian, Joey. ‘matterfact – I’m proud of him. Not many people can say they’ve beaten Bobby Lashley so bad, he hasn’t so much moved a muscle since gettin’ those Con-Chair-Tos.


That grim message’s meaning will have to be absorbed amid a match, as “MASTERPIECE” begins to play, minus his WWE theatrics, as Chris Masters is a man on a mission tonight. Coming onto the stage with him is Ken Doane, to whom he gives a handshake and a head nod to before Doane heads back to the back. Master is going this mission alone, but against whom?

This is quickly answered when synthesizer keys strike the sound system, as the Hammerstein immediately recognizes this as “FINAL COUNTDOWN” by Europe, meaning this is the leitmotif for none other than AOW Cruiserweight Champion, Bryan Danielson. The crowd very much approves of Danielson, singing along his music’s chorus as he ascends to a top rope. Unfortunately for Danielson, his opponent doesn’t share his enthusiasm, as Masters reaches up and grabs Danielson by the tights off the top rope, forcing Danielson to hit the mat hard.

MATCH 2
AOW Cruiserweight Champion Bryan Danielson v. Chris Masters


Masters takes the downed Danielson and starts pummeling him with hard right hands before starting to stomp on him to keep him down. After the boots are lain into several times, Masters actually backs away and extends his arms, looking for Danielson to get to his feet. As Danielson does indeed stand up, he’s immediately caught from behind by The Masterlock! Masterlock! But before he can lock it in properly, Danielson forces his momentum forward, causing Masters to roll over his shoulder and across the ring. Danielson tries to get back to his feet and recover a little bit, but as he tries to knock those cobwebs out, Masters comes charging at him with hopes of a clothesline, but Danielson quickly grapples the arm and turns it…into the LeBell Lock! But Danielson doesn’t have it locked in completely either, allowing Masters to squiggle away.

Both men now appear somewhat stalemated, but after a moment of breather, Masters steps center ring and offers the smaller, weaker Danielson a strength test. Danielson stares at him for a second, wondering whether to accept the bait, but does anyway, locking fingers with Masters with one arm before doing it yet again with the other arm. Masters, predictably, starts overwhelming the Cruiserweight Champion before using his strength to hoist him into a military press, showing off his strength before flipping Danielson all the way over, Danielson selling very much. Masters takes the spine-gripping Danielson by the skull and bashes it into a corner before whipping him hard into the opposite corner and meeting him with a strongman stinger splash on the other side, forcing Danielson to collapse on the canvas. Masters covers – 1…2…NO! Danielson won’t go down.

Masters pulls Danielson to his feet but Danielson shows resiliency by nailing several kicks to Masters’ midsection, getting him room to run into the ropes. On the rebound, Danielson dodges a boot attempt and rebounds again, looking for something, but Masters catches him in a nasty sitout spinebuster!!! Another cover from Masters – 1…2…3-NO!! Danielson won’t be powered down! Masters’ frustration is only added to at this point, taking his cruiserweight opponent and bringing him into a bearhug, squeezing the life out of Danielson. The crowd starts getting into Danielson, prompting him to break the hold that’s continuing to wear down his spine. As the crowd starts their rhythmic clapping, Danielson starts delivering repeat elbow shots to Masters’ skull, breaking the hold. Danielson attempts to gain a head of steam, but Masters lets loose with a Polish hammer, but Danielson ducks under it and rebounds, shooting back with a dropkick-style knee to the face of Masters!!! Danielson is able to get back to his feet and quickly scale to the top rope, downing Masters yet again with a flying front dropkick from the top rope!! Danielson with a high-octane cover – 1…2…3-NO!! Masters has some fight in him!

Danielson gets to his feet, his back still ailing from its punishment earlier, and starts to size Masters up. As Masters gets back to a vertical base, Danielson swings with the roundhouse, but Masters ducks and winds up behind him, tries to execute a backdrop, but Danielson backflips out of it, gripping Masters around the waist and nails a flawless German suplex on the big man! Danielson doesn’t keep the bridge, however, unable to keep the hold on the bigger man and just covers him – 1…2…the crowd’s buzzing for some reason…Danielson steps off…? Rushing down the ramp it appears to be…Gregory Helms!! Helms is still here! Danielson is completely distracted by the man he defeated for the title two weeks ago, staring him down from the ring. Helms just stares up from the floor with confident poise, with a sinister little grin on his face. His back turned to Masters, Danielson soon finds himself in the Masterlock, this time fully locked in and Masters swinging him around like a rag doll. After a moment or so, Danielson has almost completely faded, his body motionless, but Masters keeping the hold in. The referee has no choice but to stop the match.

Winner: Chris Masters at (7:11)

Masters won’t let go of his hold, even at the referee’s admonishing. Outside the ring, Helms roams over to the timekeeper’s table and grabs the AOW Cruiserweight title and a microphone, sliding into the ring with both objects. Helms takes the mike and gets into the face of the already faded Danielson, who’s still trapped in the Masterlock, completely defenseless.​


Gregory Helms:
Y’see Danielson, people always learn th’ truth. That goof of a General Manager of ours didn’t believe me, so I showed my proof to Paul Heyman that I was robbed of my Cruiserweight Championship and he accepted my proposal of a rematch
!
~A good bit of heat for this one

Gregory Helms:
In two weeks, on the final night that Oblivion goes for an hour, you an’ me are goin’ at it for this title. And I will show you exactly why Gregory Helms is the ‘Best in the World’…not you!


With that, Helms throws down the mike, grips the title in both hands, and bashes it against the face of the defenseless Danielson!! Masters has a smile at the damage he’s indadvertedly assisted in, but Helms has a very angry look in his eye when he veers close to the now downed body of Danielson, screaming at him ‘Y’see that? Huh? This is mine! I was robbed, so I’m takin’ it back!”. Helms then walks out of the ring, taking the physical championship belt with him.

Joey Styles:
What the - …? Where the hell is Gregory Helms taking that title with him?

JBL:
I love it! He should’a been doin’ this from th’ beginnin’! He should be the rightful Cruiserweight Champion an’ not some accountant in wrestlin’ boots!

Joey Styles:
Now what’re you on about, Bradshaw?

JBL:
All I’m sayin’ is it’s about damn time someone else noticed that this kid is the best in the world and that he was clearly robbed two weeks ago. Good on Paul Heyman t’finally do somethin’ right for this company.

Joey Styles:
Well what about Chris Masters? You think he made the impact he had hoped for?

JBL:
As happy I am about Gregory Helms, yes, Chris Masters definitely made an impact throwin’ that nobody champion around an’ forcin’ him to submit to that Masterlock. That’s just raw, unbridled power Bryan Danielson can only dream he can have.

Joey Styles:
Are you kiddin’ me, Bradshaw? Did you not see what I saw? I saw a guy fight tooth and nail with a guy who was stronger than him, but he took him to the limit and even had him in his own submission hold at one point, the LeBell Lock, and Masters had to squirm away like a cockroach!

JBL:
How many times do I have t’ tell you, Joey? This is AOW, Art of War Wrestling. It’s all about th’ wins and loss column here, son. War is about whether you won or lost, not whether you made a good showin’. An’ that Chris Masters has power and even more power t’ keep makin’ impacts.

Joey Styles:
Well, ladies and gentlemen, on that note of ‘power’, we still have our main event on the horizon where it may indeed be a power struggle – Rob Van Dam has chosen Samoa Joe as his partner to take on the team of Finlay and Chris Jericho, in a match that was set up by the power invested in Van Dam himself! Will any of these rivals be able to control themselves? That’s right after the break!


**Video Package**

We see the image of a book, made of papyrus or some sort of medieval material, but it is written in English. We then hear a narrator; the same narrator from the Supershow, that being of a wise, old, but strong man. Oriental strings are again playing in the background.


Narrator:
In the inception of a war, one must first make their cautious and calculated preparations.

A wind blows by the book, forcing it open to a page headlined “Chapter 1: Initial Estimations”

Narrator:
But a great strategist knows when the winds of change blow, one must adjust and prepare for the war ahead…


The camera view fades in to the page, highlighting the phrase “Prepare and you shall succeed. Do not and you shall be destroyed…”

Narrator:
So on October Thirty-First, a long Halloween, the preparations are over and it is time for the true fight to begin…


The wind blows once again, sending pages flipping towards a new page, headlined “Chapter 2: Waging War”

Narrator:
Now is the time to move to the next chapter. Now is time for the art to be perfected. Now is the time for WAR.


The oriental strings suddenly echo into a heavy metal guitar rift, which is followed quickly by a rapid reel of AOW wrestlers flashing, a flurry of punches and kicks coming towards the screen, before a graphic of final, emphatic words busts onto the screen –

AOW WEDNESDAY NIGHT OBLIVION EXTENDS TO 90 MINUTES
October 31st
Until the next chapter…
**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

~Backstage now, where Mike “The Miz” Mizanin is standing by with a mike in the Green Zone…

The Miz:
The Miz here, once again, doing Torrie Wilson’s pathetic little job for her, but then again, what can women do for themselves, amirite?

~Miz puts his arm around the shoulder of who appears to one of his guests at this time in Low Ki. Opposite Ki is his tag team partner, Jack Evans, who has a smile on his face looking at Low Ki’s completely emotionless and intense stare at a ‘can I get a laugh’ Miz face

The Miz:
Okay…uh…so guys, you’ve recently taken the AOW tag team division by storm with your very uh…interesting team dynamics as “Low Jack”. So who exactly is the head honcho of this team? Is it you, Low Ki?

~Miz puts the mike to Low Ki, who just stares back at him with the same intense stare

The Miz:
Okay, well, maybe you Jack Evans?


Jack Evans: (Gives himself a beat, rapping)
Well y’see Miz dawg, we know what we’re doin’, son
So trust me when I say both of us are number one
Ki’s a little serious, and I’m a little loose
We may be apples and oranges, but united, we got the juice
We know that separate we got our appeal
But we’re Low Jack, future champs, and together we’re for real!

~Crowd gives a nice reaction to that, as Ki, still as serious as ever, offers a fist that Evans casually bumps with his own fist. Crowd chuckles a bit at that. Both Evans and Ki quickly cross their arms (~WITH AUTHORITY!), leaving Miz dumbfounded.

The Miz:
Wait…so one of you doesn’t talk at all and the other talks like Dr. Seuss…?

~Before either of them can respond, we hear a voice off-screen, getting the attention of all three men, also prompting Ki to move over to the same side as Evans.

???
Yo, that was actually pretty rad, Jack.

~The voice enters the frame, being that of Paul London, accompanied by Brian Kendrick. They both seem to have been legitimately entertained by that jingle.

Paul London:
That really was pretty sweet, but there’s one small problem with it.

Brian Kendrick:
Yeah, with all due respect guys, we think we deserve another shot at those tag team championships.

Jack Evans:
(Not rapping)
You guys had an absolutely sick Ladder match with the World’s Greatest Tag Team, I’m not gonna lie. But uh…we think we’re next in line.
~Slight awkward tense silence, broken by a person no one expected…

Low Ki:
Then it’s a match. Low Jack….London and Kendrick. Let our actions decide who gets that title shot for us.

~”The Warrior” finally speaks up! But of course, it's to propose a fight...

Paul London:
Make it in two weeks…and you got it.

~The crowd gives a very generous pop to both teams shaking hands and accepting a match in two weeks-time. Unfortunately, this is also interrupted by another duo, who just walk into the frame, much to the chagrin on The Miz. These men are The Mercenaries, Burchill and Albright.

Paul Burchill:
I know good and well you blokes weren’t here making arrangements to see who gets that tag team championship title shot, were you? See, we’ve just gotten word that our top client, Mr. Hassan, has already secured us a match with the World’s Greatest Tag Team at World Ablaze. Your little squabble here is null, void, and useless.

Paul London:
That can’t be true.

Paul Burchill:
For sure, mate. If you play the game the right way, you’ll always win. And we’ve already won.

Jack Evans:
Oh yeah? Guess you guys’ll be disappointed in two weeks then, won’t you?

~At this point, The Hooliganz and Low Jack close the space between them and the center-screen Mercenaries, staring them down. Burchill and Albright laugh.

Burchill:
Go ahead. Put on your little show together in two weeks. We’ll be glad to watch you four kill each other for nothing.

~The Mercenaries walk off, leaving the other four men in a bit of a bitter disposition.


~Back at ringside…


“LAMBEG” begins to play, as the man who loves to fight, Finlay, makes his way to the ring to a good bit of heat, shillelagh in hand. He’s got a sour look on his face, but most people have just accepted that he looks that angry all the time. Tonight is no different, although there’s an extra heir of toughness in his walk after already beating down Joe tonight.

“BREAK DOWN THE WALLS” soon follows, as AOW Champion Chris Jericho comes down to the ring without his gargantuan bodyguard, but still with the same rain of heat. Jericho’s got his holier-than-thou expression and walk in full stroke here tonight, wanting absolutely no part of either Van Dam or Joe. And judging from his actions earlier in the program, one wonders where his attention really is…?

His attention had better be on his monster of a foe tonight in Samoa Joe, who comes down the ramp to his upbeat leitmotif “MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT”. Joe shows the intensity he’s always shown here in AOW on his way down the ramp, although he stops and mouths some words when he stops at the base of the ramp, pointing towards Finlay as the chorus of the song tells us “I’m gonna knock you out!”.

“WALK” hits the stage now, as Rob Van Dam brings the Hammerstein to its feet yet again. Van Dam’s thumbs electrify the arena upon his introduction, As when he approaches the base of the ramp, he and Joe seem to have a plan going, for as soon as they get even at the ramp, they nod towards each other and slide into the ring simultaneously, and immediately burst towards both Jericho and Finlay with hard fists, prompting an all-out brawl!!!

MAIN EVENT
AOW Champion Chris Jericho & Finlay v. Rob Van Dam & Samoa Joe


The match can’t even begin properly, as Van Dam is all over Jericho and Joe is all over Finlay. The referee has absolutely no control over what the hell is going on, with a little bit of clarity restoring once RVD spins and nails a spinning crescent kick to Jericho that sends the AOW Champion toppling over the top rope and to the floor! Finlay and Joe have one of their by-now trademark AOW brawls, going back and forth with hard blows until Joe backs Finlay into a corner and keeps pummeling him, hard kick to the gut after kick to the gut. Finlay eventually falls down onto the lower level of the turnbuckle, forcing the referee to get into the middle of the brawl to stop it and just begin the actual match. The crowd is deafly hot at this point, but as soon as the referee pulls Joe back into what looks to be his corner, Finlay shoots up and out and starts his own pummeling on Joe!! Van Dam looks to help and separate the two along with the ref, but he’s stopped when Jericho pulls the very referee under the bottom rope and onto the floor!

Jericho then climbs into the ring and yanks off RVD, prompting yet another brawl with him! The match hasn’t even started yet and now it can’t thanks to Jericho, who promptly takes Van Dam and bounces his head off a corner, going outside again. He ventures over to the timekeeper’s table to grab hold of the ring bell. Jericho, who seems to actually want to fight tonight, wrestles it away from the timekeeper, rolling into the ring and awaiting Van Dam’s recuperation. Beside him, Finlay is bashing away at Joe before roaming away himself and taking his shillelagh in hand. Both Jericho and Finlay await the recovery of their respective rivals, with Joe getting up first, Finlay going for the shillelagh shot…NO!! Joe catches it and pushes Finlay over to the ropes, clotheslining clean over them. While that happens Jericho bursts towards Van Dam with the ring bell…NOBODY HOME!! Jericho goes crashing with the bell chest-first into a corner, but as he gets set to turn around again, Van Dam leaps with the kick…Jericho bails!! Dodges the Van Daminator!! Both heels are venturing outside the ring now, referee still incapacitated when suddenly, we hear “WRECK” hit the speakers, as Mick Foley makes his third appearance of the night, this time actually coming out to the entrance stage, microphone in hand.


Mick Foley:
As much as I enjoy you gentlemen’s…how should I say…‘hardcore’ behavior towards each other, I can’t have you beating the hell out of each other and no main event.

~Crowd pops on the ‘hardcore’ line, but is disappointed on the last part

Mick Foley:
So instead, I’m just gonna make our main event all of you beating the hell out of each other!

~A nice pop, with the look on Jericho’s face going from pissed to confused to straight frightened

Mick Foley:
There’s no need to tag in and out, gentlemen. Because this main event is now a NO DISQUALIFICATION TAG TEAM MATCH!!


No sooner do those words leave Foley’s lips, the crowd pops immensely, as both Van Dam and Joe shoot through the ropes with suicidas onto Jericho and Finlay!!

Joey Styles:
It looks like we’ve got a whole new main event to work with here! No Disqualifications, everything’s legal!

JBL:
The hell is wrong with Mick Foley? That crazy bastard’s gonna make’em kill each other!

Joey Styles:
We may have to wait and see what the death toll may be in just a few moments! We’ll be back!

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

MAIN EVENT
*NO DISQUALIFICATIONS*
AOW Champion Chris Jericho & Finlay v. Rob Van Dam & Samoa Joe


Upon our return from the break, we have a new referee, who’s in the ring keeping tabs on who is brawling in the ring, which right now, is RVD trying to fend off both Jericho and Finlay. We get a look at what occurred during the break, with Joe missing an Ole Kick and taking himself out, getting Jericho and Finlay to double team the #1 Contender in Van Dam. They pound on him a bit before they both whip him hard into a corner, causing him to fall. Jericho steps aside and produces a ‘be my guest’ gesture towards Finlay, prompting the Fighting Irishman to make his way towards Van Dam and beat the tar out of him in the corner. He then invites Jericho to join him for something, prompting both men to hoist Van Dam on the top rope, looking to go for a potential double superplex. Both men set up for it, but they’re stopped when Samoa Joe bursts back into the ring, clubbing both men on the spine before tossing Jericho over to the rope and bringing Finlay down with a nasty powerbomb!

But Joe doesn’t stop there. Once he’s got Finlay in the prone powerbombed position, he instantly turns it into a half Boston crab! Finlay is crawling away, knowing his ring presence, but Joe soon turns into an STF!! Finlay now can’t move with the weight of Joe on his back!! With what could be the end, Chris Jericho makes the sudden save, flying back into the ring, steel chair to the spine of Joe!! Joe has no choice but to release the hold, but Jericho seeks to add even more injury, lifting the chair for another round…VAN DAM SIDE KICK FROM OFF THE TOP ROPE, SHOVING THE CHAIR IN JERICHO’S FACE!!! AN IMPROMPTU VAN DAMINATOR!!! Jericho goes down hard, with Van Dam throwing himself on top of Jericho – 1…2…3…NO!!! Finlay with the save!! The Fighting Irishman was down, but not out of it, throwing his weight behind a push and knocks RVD off the body of his tag team partner!!

RVD rolls to his feet, Finlay now as an acceptable target. He roams over to the man who loves to fight, hitting him with hard hands before beginning a flurry of educated kicks, completed by what looks like a step-up enzeguiri, but Finlay dodges the move only to get hit by a reverse enzeguri from Van Dam! Finlay is still obviously rocked from the powerbomb moments before by Joe, but now is quite possibly out of it now, with Van Dam looking to venture to the top rope, perhaps looking for a finishing Five Star Frog Splash. The crowd is all on its feet, looking for what might be the finish…NO!!! Somehow, Finlay wasn’t as dead as he lead on to be, aware enough to grab his shillelagh and bash RVD right in the thigh with it in a last ditch effort! Van Dam falls and leans off of the top rope, where Finlay’s clutches are still waiting, causing him to nail an elevated DDT, Van Dam dangling from the top!!! Finlay with a desperate cover for his team – 1…2…3…NO!!! VAN DAM KICKS OUT!!! HE KICKS OUT!!!

Finlay has no time to be angry over what might have been, as right when he gets to his feet, he’s immediately taken off of them when Samoa Joe hits him from behind with a half-nelson suplex!! Finlay, shillelagh and all, go flying halfway across the ring until his momentum rolls him out of it. Joe is pumped to the brim now, exalting in sheer intensity. As he turns to look to where Jericho rolled out of the ring, he sees the Worthy Champion trying to sneak his way back in, but he’s having none of it, jumping towards Jericho and making him back away in cowardice. As Jericho does this, Joe taunts and spins, setting up for his Elbow Suicida…JERICHO SIDESTEPS THE MOVE, WHILE SIMULTANIOUSLY BASHING THE BY-FLYING JOE IN THE HEAD WITH THE AOW CHAMPIONSHIP BELT!!!! In one smooth motion, Joe misses, gets clocked in the head by gold, and becomes a missile into the announce table.

With the program going into overtime, Jericho looks to the ring now, where Van Dam is still not completely in things. Jericho takes this chance to roll into the ring, his championship belt thrown into a corner. He jumps on the still downed Van Dam…WALLS OF JERICHO!! Jericho’s got the man he’ll be facing in just over a month in his patented submission maneuver!! The crowd is all over this right now, prompting Van Dam to get out of the move! The ref is constantly taking peeks at Van Dam, asking him repeatedly if he wants to give up and end it now, but RVD refuses. Van Dam is gritting his teeth, refusing to give Jericho the satisfaction of letting him submit to him. Van Dam finally finds the strength to push himself up, sustaining himself on his palms and sheer guile, before finding a way to roll all the way over, putting him on top of Jericho in a tight surprise roll-up – 1…2…3…NO!!!

Jericho flies out of the grip and rushes to his feet, but upon rushing back at Van Dam, he finds that he too is on his feet and clocks Jericho in the skull with a roundhouse kick!! This causes Jericho to drop belly down near some ropes, prompting Van Dam to look for Rolling Thunder…NO!! Jericho bails out of the ring, grabbing his AOW Championship on the way out. He starts up the ramp, when he sees that Mick Foley hasn’t moved a muscle since the beginning of the match and is still on top of the entrance ramp. As Jericho begins to shout at Foley from the ring, the crowd suddenly reacts, as Joe and Finlay start brawling outside the ring yet again, only for Finlay to come out on top this time after clocking the ring bell over Joe’s skull!!! Joe’s got an injured knee, and now after so many hits to the head, might have a serious concussion! Joe falls, leaving Finlay to go in after Van Dam, who’s distracted by Jericho’s arguing with Foley. As Van Dam turns around, Finlay captures him in the Celtic Cross…NO!! Van Dam somehow escapes that as well, driving a knee into the side of Finlay’s head. As he drops off Finlay’s shoulders, he grabs one of Finlay’s legs before flipping over it with the step-over spinning wheel kick. Finlay finally goes down hard, leaving Van Dam to the top rope…FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH CONNECTING!! Jericho doesn’t seem to give a damn, simply staring at the ring from the outside in distain as the ref counts – 1…2…3….!!!

Winners: Rob Van Dam & Samoa Joe at (11:05) – total portion time: (16:20)

The crowd is going wild at this point, as Van Dam finally gets the upper hand after choosing to face Jericho in the same ring. Jericho is seething outside the ring, but Van Dam keeps his celebrating short, as he goes outside the ring to check on Joe, who’s just now rising to his feet. The crows applauses for this, as Van Dam raises both he and Joe’s hands, both men looking exhausted after a hard-fought, rough and tumble win. We hear what sounds like applause before Van Dam’s victory music is cut short in favor once again of Mick Foley​
.

Mick Foley:
Congrats Rob, Joe. That was perhaps the most insane main event we’ve had here in AOW thus far!

~Cheap pop

Mick Foley:
But see…I’m just the kinda guy who looks to keep topping not only myself, but what can be done in that ring. But that doesn’t mean I need to get some business done. That’s why in two weeks, on the final one-hour edition of Wednesday Night Oblivion we’re gonna have the very first AOW Championship match contract signing for World Ablaze.

~RVD nods in agreement, while Jericho’s face looks just awful.

Mick Foley:
But as for topping myself and what can happen in that ring, I couldn’t help but notice that Joe, you and Finlay still have a great deal of bad blood between you. So that’s why next week, you two will end this spat in a match I’ve dubbed the ‘Art of the Knockout’ Match, or “A.O.KO.” if you will.

~A bit of buzz for intrigue, as the little Joe can comprehend is also curious

Mick Foley:
The rules are simple. You two will compete in a match with no pinfalls, no submissions. The only way to win is to knock your opponent around so much, they can’t answer a ten-count.

~The crowd pops for this, as these Last Man Standing rules seem to please everyone

Mick Foley:
However…and seeing as how if I keep letting you two beat the hell out of each other all over the arena, I might not have an arena left…the perk of the “A.O.K.O” match is that you have to knock your opponent out for that ten-count…INSIDE THAT FIFTEEN FOOT HIGH STEEL CAGE!!

~The crowd pops huge for the camera finally getting us to notice the steel cage that appears to have been hovering above the ring all night. The look on Joe’s face is one of smug, just at getting another chance at Finlay.

Joey Styles:
Oh my God!! Mick Foley, making some huge decisions tonight, capping it off with a contract signing AND next week, there will be an absolutely brutal debut of the Art of the Knockout match in AOW…Last Man Standing rules inside a steel cage!!

JBL:
That’s it. I’m done with this loony bastard. He’s really, really, honest and truly lost all his damn marbles. I swear to all that is holy, I will not call that damn “A.O.K.” whatever match next week. I do not endorse of this madness. This is a blemish on the beautiful face of professional wrestling, and its name is Mick Foley!

Joey Styles:
John, you can’t be serious?

JBL:
As much as I wanna see Joe an’ Finlay go at it one more time, I refuse to sit here an’ let this crazy drive this company into the ground!

Joey Styles:
Well, be any of that as it may, we’ve got an enormous match to headline an enormous show next week! And heck, the week after that too!! But you’ll have to tune in to catch all of it!! Good-night, all!



Fade…

To…

Black…

*END SHOW*




.:Confirmed For Next Week:.

The Sons of the Dungeon debut

*FIRST TIME EVER*
~A.O.K.O. Match~
Samoa Joe v. Finlay




WORLD ABLAZE
Boston, Massachusetts – TD Banknorth Garden
November 11, 2007
*Current Card*

~AOW World Heavyweight Championship~
Chris Jericho(c) w/Paul "The Great" Wright v. Rob Van Dam


Another quick note - many apologies for this show being a whole week late. Had a week from hell and this week doesn't look much better, but felt like getting this up. University and and all that jazz. It got kinda hard for me to keep any thought really straight, which might explain why the main event is the way it is. That said, this show doesn't fell as good to me as the last one, and that one didn't feel that good at all. Anyway, hope you folks enjoy, and apologies for not returning some of those reviews :$
 
#61 ·
I was wondering when the next one was gonna be up! Anyways, let's get into it!

Having Helms start the show off by talking to Mick and, by the seems of it, hacking his shit, was a solid beginning. Man, I can only imagine what the outcome of this is gonna be! Foley's been Hacked by Helms!

The opening segment was pretty good. It succeeds in setting Joe up to be a main event player in the very near future, which I am in favor of! The RVD rolling off Show's back thing was really damn cool! Looking forward to the main event already!

First match of the night was pretty good. While I'm kind of upset that the extent of the Mercenaries work has been with Hassan, I can't think of anyone other then Jericho that they would be doing work for, so it makes sense. It's looking like you're building up Punk and Hassan at the next Pay Per View, which could be a really good match!

The Doane-Masters segment was pretty good. Having the two kind of drink Jericho's Kool Aid makes sense. I can see the two becoming a tag team in the future, but that's besides the point. Kinda wondering whose gonna end up facing who. More importantly, my favorite angle you have going on! The way Torrie presented the RVD thing to Mick was brilliant, and actually makes a lot of sense! Having Jericho there to gloat right afterward was the icing on the cake! I really am in love with this angle!

Really looking forward to seeing the Sons of the Dungeon debut next week! You've definitely gotten me excited about AOW's two newest teams!

By god, that Christian segment was sheer brilliance! Like, the angle just got SO much better now that he's becoming this super dark character! Having him talk in third person actually added quite a bit to the promo, really gives you the belief that he's losing his damn mind! This is THE angle you have right now, and the number one reason I keep "tuning in" to AOW!

Having Masters win the match, Helms involvement or otherwise, was a major shock for me! It might have been a "Fluke Win", but it still helps Masters out quite a bit! Speakings of Helms, I figured that that's what he was doing on Foley's computer. I have to say, I'm surprised that you're giving the match away on the last one-hour Oblivion instead of having it on PPV, or even as the main event of the 90 minute AOW debut! Either or, I'm excited to see that match!

The 90 minute Oblivion promo was pretty good! Nothin' more to say there, really.

The tag segment was great! Evans' freestyle was actually pretty damn good, and the fist bump was funny. Having the Hooliganz hop in and Low Ki make the challenge was great, and the Mercenaries announcing that they have a match for the belts really makes me interested in what's going to happen! You're definitely taking very good care of your tag division which, admittedly, I overlook some times, but I appreciate the care that you have been putting toward it!

Man, that was a pretty good main event! Right amount of carnage, and having Foley come out at the beginning to make it a no dq match really does reinforce that, despite what RVD might do or say, he's still the one calling the shots! The contract signing should be entertaining, but you're AOKO match... man, that's actually a pretty good combination of matches! And you're giving it away next week? Man, if you're giving all of these matches away like that on regular TV, I'm really psyched to see what you have in store for the pay per view!

All in all, another good show! The Christian-Torrie-Jericho-Foley angle is still the one that has my undivided attention, but the Tag Team and Cruiserweight situations have me pumped as well! Hoping that your next update is sooner rather then later!
 
#62 ·
Oblivion Feedback

Nice start to the show, always good to see different routes and this was certainly different. I love the whole Hacked by Helms thing and him sending an e-mail to Heyman is a great way of keeping that whole thing going, interested to see where it heads.

Joe promo time to ‘officially’ start the show was unexpected but it made sense after what he had to say. Thought you did a pretty good job here before bringing Jericho out which certainly added to the segment. Loved the ‘No. As a matter of fact I wouldn’t. But he might’ line from Jericho. Good stuff and nice action in the aftermath of it. Tag match later should be a good one.

Very good opening match up here. Fits all the recent feuds going on and there was some nice action throughout, particularly enjoyed the Storm/Burchill stuff. Good ending to the match also with the Mercenaries showing what they’re there for in doing the dirty work for Hassan.

Not a whole lot to say on the Doane.Masters stuff. Hopefully they take their chances in their respective matches. Liked the little ‘impact’ mention there, intentional jab at TNA or not, still brought a laugh lol.

Great stuff with Torrie/Foley and Jericho here. Really loved the puppet line, Jericho on a roll tonight. Jericho using Torrie to manipulate Foley is a nice twist and I like how Foley did recognise he may be making a mistake with this ‘power trip’.

Absolutely terrific promo from Christian here. Fantastic stuff honestly. The whole moon metaphor was great and it’s a side to Christian nobody has ever seen, which makes it all the more gripping. I loved the way this was written and I can’t wait til Christian comes back into the fold as well as when the ‘sun’ comes back, in Bobby Lashley. The man on the moon, hell of a lot of potential with that title given to him. Top stuff.

Danielson/Masters was a nice contest here and glad to see Helms showing his face again tonight, thought that may’ve been it until next week. Big win for Masters so he certainly did make the right impact. Glad to see that there will be a rematch take place and I’ve no doubts you’ll pull off a cracker.
Stealing the title is never a bad angle to go with and should be interesting to see what Danielson does next week to take it back.

Very good segment again here with LowJack. Love the whole Low Ki not saying anything whilst Evans is just a clown. LowJack/Londrick in two weeks should be another very nice contest. Big twist here though with the Mercenaries already securing a shot. Very well joined segment on the whole and glad to see the tag ranks getting a bit heated.

Some very nice, brutal action in the main event and very much enjoyed the added factor of Foley staying to watch. The whole Jericho/Foley rivalry is building well and makes me think that a possible match may be on the cards down the line. Good win for Van Dam here and I hope the two feuds, Finlay/Joe and Van Dam/Jericho continue to build.

A.O.KO? Certainly different and should be absolutely brutal when that occurs. Contract signing will no doubt bring some controversy also so good announcements to send the fans home happy in closing the show.

Overall I felt this was a better show than last week so I don’t agree with you saying it’s not great. Christian promo was tremendous and Jericho was in top form. Tag ranks are looking solid and next week with the A.O.K.O and Sons of Dungeon debut as well as Van Dam/Jericho/Foley escalating it should be another great show. Keep it up.
 
#63 ·
Thanks for the feedback, fellas. This show is still more than open for review, but I just thought I'd get some news out of thew way.

News and Notes

Newsheet said:
~Rey Mysterio is highly expected to be written out of TV within the next few weeks leading into the first ever PPV. Mysterio voluntarily rushed back from recovering from knee surgery to get the budding company off the ground in its opening several weeks, but with the feel that the company can go without him for a while, Mysterio has opted to continue his rehabilitation, which the company is more than open to him doing.

~The training ranks of AOW’s development system in OVW is getting all the stronger. With Lance Storm and Finlay being used more in New York, AOW officials have been avidly trying to sign William Regal to a contract once his current one expires with the WWE. The feeling is that not only can Regal aid in training both AOW and OVW talent, but could very well be the company’s first real road agent and give it a foot in the door of leaving the Hammerstein on a weekly basis in the near future.

~Speaking of OVW, the first call-ups from OVW are expected to make their first appearances this week, with the “Sons of the Dungeon” making their debut and “American Made” seemingly going to grace the program as well, although probably not to compete. There is a rumor going around that there could be yet another duo coming up depending on the success of the first OVW class in AOW.

~The internal feeling about the first-ever “A.O.K.O.” match is fairly sketchy, but there is all around undisputed faith in both Samoa Joe and Finlay, especially in that they be the two to set the bar with it and would make the most out of the situation should anything go wrong with the way the match works. This was also the reason why this match was somewhat hotshot instead of occurring at the PPV, with both the uncertainty cited and with the other PPV plans reportedly being ‘just as big’. There is to be a release on aohdubya.com prior to the match reiterating the rules of the brutal contest.

aohdubya.com said:
WORLD ABLAZE POSTER REVELATION



There are still tickets available for the first ever AOW Pay-Per-View World Ablaze, coming to you live on November 11th, 2007, from the TD Banknorth Garden in the white-hot city of Boston!!
Not the best PPV poster ever, but I needed something. Again, show still open for feedback. Still haven't got the most time in the world to work on things, but expect the next show preview in the next few days and hope I can get a little more active in the section again.

Tootles 'til next time.
 
#64 ·
All the news seems pretty standard for a budding company. The Mysterio/Regal stuff is fine, and you're known to be a creative bastard, so I'm really looking forward to this AOKO match. My only real issue is I feel like you've fallen into a trap that EVERYBODY does when booking a created thread. I feel like the company has earned a PPV way to easily, I would have preferred if this was held off for at least another couple of months.

The PPV poster isn't the best, but whatever. Hurry with the preview and show now, please.
 
#65 ·


10.17.07

The Hammerstein Ballroom – Manhattan, New York City, New York
“Hell Has Ascended…”


Since the inception of AOW, we’ve seen the intensity only rise between Samoa Joe and Finlay. Lost in the shuffle of the first ever episode of Oblivion, Finlay cost Joe what could’ve been his shot at the AOW Championship. And being the fighter he is, Joe just wouldn’t let it go. Samoa Joe kept edging for a match against Finlay, but kept being dogged, before finally taking things into his own balled hands with one of the most crowning moments thus far in AOW history – with Finlay and Joe brawling all over the hardcore-infamous Hammerstein Ballroom, smashing down walls, pulling down fire extinguishers, and both men almost teetering over the edge of the Hammerstein balcony. The combustible elements that were both men soon collided at the first ever AOW Supershow, where they competed in a War Rules match, this time brawling all over the arena perfectly legal. And not to waste their newfound destructive freedom, they did, the match finally coming to an end not when one man was made to submit, but when Finlay passed out while in Joe’s Clutch. Joe could now let it go. But Finlay could not. Assaulting and destroying Joe the weeks following that hellish match, the two are slated to now face off in yet another AOW Original – the “A.O.K.O.” match, standing for the Art of the Knockout. The only way to win is to beat your opponent unconscious…inside a steel cage!! Now, with both of these warriors having the insatiable hunger to destroy one another, who will walk away from this declaration of war…and who won’t walk at all?

Not to be overshadowed by the carnage-promising main event, the future of AOW is about to unfold right before our very eyes! Since the Supershow, we’ve been seeing video packages hyping the coming of the final ‘Sons of the Dungeon’, that being the world famous Hart Dungeon. But we’ve also seen a pair of young men who vow to be better than anything the Dungeon has ever produced, calling themselves “American Made”, interrupting these segments. With the Sons of the Dungeon set to debut this week, American Made has already promised to keep a close eye on the young team. Who will make the bigger impact?

Come the company’s first PPV in just under a month, World Ablaze, there will possibly be hell to pay for either Chris Jericho or Rob Van Dam. Jericho, playing his hand masterfully, it seems, manipulating all around him, including the vulnerable Torrie Wilson and using her to get to Mick Foley. What does this mean for RVD? It could very well mean the end of his power over Jericho! Will the mind games continue?

After last week’s intense address, what of Wilson’s best friend, Christian Cage? Also, what of Gregory Helms after convincing Heyman for a title shot…then stealing the actual title? And Muhammad Hassan has asked for airtime – what could that possibly be about? Not to mention Ken Doane is promised to be in action this week! So don’t miss what could be the biggest Oblivion yet, this Wednesday, on FX!


.:Confirmed for Oblivion:.

*FIRST EVER*
~A.O.K.O. Match~

Samoa Joe v. Finlay

The Sons of the Dungeon debut

AND…

Ken Doane in action

ALSO…

Muhammad Hassan makes an address

Yeah, it's well over a week late, but time is a warrior's tool and evidently I'm no warrior. Show should be up tomorrow or Wednesday sometime.
 
#66 ·
Back again here with some comments, skimmed through the shows I missed and sat down with a cuppa to fully read the latest Oblivion. I gotta say, I love the way you peice together the opening video. Adds a nice element to the show. Now, you've got Chris Jericho and Rob Van Dam in the opening segment. Got me hooked again, dude. These two are two of my favourite all time workers, and love reading them. You do a good job of portraying each, especially Jericho's "worthy man" gimmick. It's something I haven't seen done before and fits Jericho down to a tee. Tip of the beanie hat to you, sir. Looking forward to the first PPV, Jericho and Van Dam headlining gets a thumbs up for me. Might be a bit early to take the title of Jericho, though... He is the man here in AOW. Should stay that way until company finds it's feet.

I know you drop the WWE bomb here with Torrie, but man, I just don't like it. It wouldn't be done so casually on a show and just... irks me to see the name dropped so lightly. But holy crap, if Torrie Wilson could actually cut a promo like that? She might still be on our television sets. Good job there, broseph. Good cut in from Jericho, again -- you're writing of him is immense. Love reading it and it seems so in character. Same for Foley, exactly job. He's a little... less assertive than what I've come to expect from GM's in the way he speaks, but at least his desicions aren't so lacking. Again, more hype for the Jericho/RVD fued has me licking my lips. And it's not this cup of tea, either.

Meh, no time for Jamie Noble... but good to see Aero Star make his debut. Researched him when I reviewed your show the first time, looks.. a little weak on the offense side of things, but he's amazing in the air. If you're looking for more guys to fill out the division, I suggest taking a look at UK worker Pac -- he workes for Dragon Gate, and DGUSA occasionally.

Love the cruiserweight division as it stands, mind you. Not much to note on the Mysterio and Danielson segment, bar the fact I love what you're doing with Helms. Might not be main event shit, but it's nice to see he has a place. Don't know much about him as a person, but despite what I've heard, I love his work. I wanna see Danielson/Helms fight for that title again. GOSH I LOVE CRUISERWEIGHT WRESTLING.

Decent tag match, good to see Mexicools around, 'aint seen much of them BTB wise. Low Ki and Evans seems like a brilliant team -- I don't know if that team is of your creation or actually happened in real life, but whatever the case, I love it and it was a good match. Can't have Evans without the 630, so I hear, which effectively ended the match and topped off a good outing from them. Use both of these teams more and I'll be a happy camper.

JBL is an absolute dick in this thread, btw. Niiicee. Not interested in "The Mercanaries" or whatever it is their called. I like Burchill as a signles competitor, maybe you can try give him a run on his own somewhere down the line. I do enjoy a good WGTT match, mind you. One of my favourtie tag's of all time right there.

Unless my head randomly falls off, I'll be here waiting for "The Sons of the Dungeon". That little video package thing was immense, dude. You write hype/video packages so well... but wait, are Swagger and Ziggler the sons of the dungeon? Or were they two seperate videos. That may seems like a silly question, but this tea is making me feel dumb. Help a fella out here.

The Jericho/Torrie segment only further my point that Chris Jericho, is indeed, as you write him -- the best asshole in the whole world. I love what you do with him in this thread. It's refereshing to see his character portrayed like this, opposed to the usual WWE crap we're handed out. This is why I love created promotions. So much room to do what you wish. Ah now, Hassan? I can't escape that lad. He's everywhere I go. Literally... so sick of hearing his name in BTB. HE'S NOT THAT GOOD. Give Punk the title, man -- get this shit outta the way.

An immense main event Joe and Jericho. Btw, what the hell is a chickenwing crossface? I like the way you do run-ins, far from TNA style and you don't over-book them. I love (only, of course, 'cause I'm Irish) that you're using good 'aul Dave in a main event role, especially getting to work with Joe, Something I'd pay hard bucks for, for sure.

Keep up the work, bro. It's shit hot.
 
#67 ·
I was worried that maybe you had forgotten about us/given up on this. I'm happy to see that's not the case, because you've got so much going on here, and the next show should be a prime example of that.

The AOKO match should be absolutely brutal. I really hope it takes up almost half of the show, although Finlay must get the win. If you job him out twice to Joe, I'd be severely disappointed. The debuting tag teams should add some fuel to that division as well. I like that you're giving the teams a feud straight away, it saves them floating around aimlessly for the first month or so. I'm also excited for whatever happens next with Jericho/RVD, as well as Hassan's crowd address.

Once again, praying Finlay goes over. Created threads are supposed to be different, but damn near every one features Joe, Jericho and RVD just dominating. FINLAY has the chance to be a genuine superstar with how you've started the thread, please don't ruin it.

I'll be reading.
 
#68 ·



10.17.07

The Hammerstein Ballroom – Manhattan, New York City, New York
“Hell Has Ascended…”

“The Fight Song” by Marilyn Manson vignette

(Whispers)

Fight…

RVD leaps for a Frog Splash…

Fight…

HBK cocks back, Sweet Chin Music ready…

Fight…

Finlay and Joe go at it on the balcony…

Fight…

Paul Wright lets his fist fly…

*Opening guitar riff*

You'll never grow up to be a big rock star

The camera goes from the ground up to the face of Paul Wright in his debut Week 3

Celebrated victim of your fame

Shawn Michaels comes down the ramp, pumped up from the main event of Week 1

Just cut our wrists like cheap coupons

Christian searches for his peeps from Week 5

And say that "death was on sale today"

Bryan Danielson raises his hand, singing his theme from Week 4

*Upped tempo, heavier sound*

And when we were good

Jack Evans’ double moonsault from Week 1

You just close your eyes

Joe leaps through the ropes onto Kenny from Week 3

So when we are bad

Paul Wright chokeslams Michaels through the table from the Supershow

We'll scar your minds

A replayed shot of Shelton Benjamin German suplexing Paul London off the ladder from Week 4

Fight!

SWEET CHIN MUSIC!!

Fight!

WARRIOR’S WAY!!!

Fight!

MUSCLE BUSTER!!!

Fight!

SPEAR!! SPEAR!!

Fight!

CHOKESLAM!!!

Fight!

WORLD’S GREATEST DOOMSDAY DEVICE!!

Fight!

619!!!

Fight!

FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH!!!

*Final cymbal crash*

Chris Jericho holds the AOW World title high in the air

***

The arena is white hot as we open for another week in the Hammerstein, but it pops even more when “WALK” is heard, as Rob Van Dam, the #1 Contender, is announced and the ringing of a bell is heard, confirming that we’re going to kick off Oblivion with an opening contest.

As Van Dam stands pandering with the crowd, he’s cut off by the very annoying voice of Ken Doane, who walks onto the entrance stage, sans music, with a microphone in his hand.​


Doane:
RVD, you’ve always struck me as a guy who did nothing but show off and be flashy to these hardcore degenerates, but when it comes right down to it, you’re nothing but that – just flash.

~Doane is getting a good bit of unexpected heat here…

Doane:
And as the hottest prospect in all of professional wrestling, I think it’s my duty to actually teach you how to wrestle, Rob. How to quit all that pandering and get the job done when needed. So Rob, I’m gonna be making an impact by taking out the #1 Contender tonight in this pukehole of an arena.

~The arena lets Doane have it, especially now that Doane has walked all the way into the ring

Doane:
And see Van Dam, when I take you down, I will prove to Mick Foley that I’m the guy he should be entrusting all that power to! Not some hardcore has-been who needs to –

~He’s interrupted on his rampage by a Rob Van Dam spinning crescent hit to the face!

OPENING CONTEST
Rob Van Dam v. Ken Doane


RVD immediately follows the blur of a crescent kick by rebounding off the nearby ropes and executing a cartwheel standing moonsault. The move’s execution is flawless, with Van Dam motioning with the crowd his trademark thumbs. Doane gets to his feet rather slowly, but when he does, Van Dam immediately greets him with the step-over spinning wheel kick that sends him right back down. Van Dam motions towards the top rope, sending the crowd into another frenzy. As soon as Van Dam springs his step onto the top rope, however, the crowd begins to buzz instead of a straightforward pop. Van Dam begins to get curious as he sits atop the top rope, looking back towards the entrance ramp and seeing why – and its seven feet of reason in Paul “The Great” Wright. Wright is galumphing towards Van Dam when Van Dam and the crowd take notice, causing RVD to direct his aim not towards the ‘hottest prospect in professional wrestling’, but towards the largest athlete in the world. Van Dam leaps from off the top rope and back onto the canvas. Wright simply stares from the outside towards the #1 Contender, who is incredibly distracted at the moment, enough for Doane to slip in behind him with a school boy roll-up – 1…2…3…NO!!! Van Dam kicks his legs up.

As Van Dam reaches his feet now, Doane greets him with a flawless dropkick, sending him backpedalling into a corner. Wright is still looking on when Doane follows that up with a hard corner elbow. Van Dam limply falls back into place in the corner, leaving Doane some space to rush and do it again…but Van Dam raises his legs and sends Doane crashing into the iron post, then flips over him for a sunset flip cover – 1…2…3…NO!! Doane has enough to keep going! When both men get to their feet, RVD meets Doane with another spinning crescent kick, but Doane ducks under this one, but Van Dam’s momentum keeps going for him to get Doane down with a nice low leg trip, after which Van Dam flings himself on the downed Doane – 1…2…3-NO! Doane keeps going!

Van Dam sneers a little bit and looks over his shoulder to still see Wright standing, arms folded, and watching him like a hawk. Van Dam dares to venture over to Wright again for a split second, but soon drifts back to the ring where he’s met with hard right hands from Doane, giving him room to rush off the ropes and meet Van Dam with a hard, momentous, snap swing neckbreaker. Doane with another cover – 1…2…3-NO!! The contest continues! Doane furiously follows that with a snap suplex before sizing RVD up for, and executing, a trifecta of arm drag roll-through clotheslines. A few are quite surprised at the offense Doane is getting here, but he could possibly attribute it all to the presence of the big man outside the ring. Even so, Doane heads to the top rope for what could be his Sky-High Legdrop….NOBODY HOME!!! Van Dam rolls out of the way at the last second, forcing Doane to land on his ass and grip his quad in pain. He rolls over onto his stomach side a bit while holding it, leading Van Dam to follow up with the ever over Rolling Thunder! RVD staggers a bit from the abuse he’s taken, but he makes it to the top rope in a single bound before looking over at Wright, who hasn’t really budged from his position, just staring at him. Van Dam looks at him and motions around his waist for a championship before telling Wright “Tell your boss this is for him!” before leaping and connecting with the Five Star Frog Splash!

Winner: Rob Van Dam at (7:19)

Van Dam looks over his shoulder while celebrating again, glaring into the abyss that is Paul Wright. But the abyss gazes also back at him, arms still folded and face unmoved. Wright now, seemingly uninterested, unfolds his arms and without the slightest change of expression, turns his back and walks back on up the ramp, leaving Van Dam to wonder why Wright would simply walk away and not attempt to beat on him. Others in attendance perhaps wonder the same, our commentators as well…​


Joey Styles:
Uh welcome to this edition of Wednesday Night Oblivion, I’m Joey Styles alongside John “Bradshaw” Layfield and this is a very peculiar development. RVD kicking off the night with a victory over Ken Doane here en route to his title match in a few weeks, but perhaps a bigger question is why exactly was Paul “The Great” Wright out here tonight?

JBL:
Mind games, Joey, mind games. Chris Jericho is a Worthy Champion, and being a former worthy world champion myself, I know all about winnin’ a fight before it even begins. That’s what Chris Jericho’s doin’ here. Wright doesn’t even have to touch RVD t’ do that. You don’t really need an analyst to tell you how much a seven-foot monster jus’ doin’ somethin’ as simple as standing there can do to you.

Joey Styles:
I suppose I can go along with that, but Paul Wright just hangin’ out at ringside is far, FAR from the biggest we have for you tonight, ladies and gentlemen!

JBL:
Oh, FAR indeed, Joey!

Joey Styles:
We’ve got what will be the very future of AOW in the debut of the Sons of the Dungeon! Two young men try to make their mark in the rugged world of professional wrestling here tonight, already having a legacy of mystique surrounding them!

JBL:
Hey, let’s not forget the words of those boys alongside’em, American Made. They said they’d be in attendance t’night to get a look at these boys.

Joey Styles:
That’s true John, the future of AOW will be completely on display here tonight, but for our main event…this just might be the bloodiest, most insidious main event in the history of professional wrestling. The rivalry, the brooding, the insatiable hatred between Finlay and Samoa Joe has reached beyond the boiling point. And tonight, they lock up in the first ever “A.O.K.O.” match, standing for the “Art of the Knockout” match.

JBL:
Mick Foley is a sick bastard and should be removed from his position as General Manager, but as a former colleague ‘f mine would say “This is gonna be a slobberknocker.”

Joey Styles:
And as you can see above the ring, ladies and gentlemen, are those fifteen foot high walls of that steel cage that will enclose those two men tonight and force them to battle it out until one of them cannot answer a ten count. We have an absolutely huge night planned here tonight, so stay with us as we head to war, here on Oblivion!


~Backstage…

As we arrive backstage, we see the physical presence of AOW Owner Paul Heyman for the first time in several weeks, where he and General Manager Mick Foley appear to be in the GM’s office having some sort of disagreement…


Mick Foley:
Look, Paul, you can’t just override my authority like you did with Gregory Helms. I made the call that he was tampering with evidence, I suppose is the term, and trying to literally create a title shot for himself.

Paul Heyman:
Mick, I’m gonna remind you that you’re my General Manager. My General Manager. I own you. I hired you. My authority goes much higher than yours. I think I can just override your decisions like that.

Mick Foley:
With all due respect, Mr. Heyman, and I very much appreciate what you’ve done in the last month or so. I know you’ve been away dealing with business things, getting us timeslots, Pay-Per-Views, and giving us a chance to better showcase our stuff and grow as a company, but that’s why you appointed me. You hired me to make the decisions while you couldn’t, or perhaps make better decisions.

Paul Heyman:
Then maybe I should just get rid of you, Mick. With everything falling into place because I made it so, y’know there might not be much of a need anymore for a guy like you to keep questioning me. And pardon me if I’m wrong, but haven’t I been getting complaints from numerous folks that you’re…what’s the word he used…“corrupt?” That you have a “poor sense of judgment?”

Mick Foley:
Oh, I’ve got terrible judgment?

~Before Heyman can offer a rebuttal, the office door opens, getting both men’s attention at the sight of Torrie Wilson, who immediately realizes that this isn’t the best time

Torrie Wilson:
Oh…um…sorry gentlemen –

Mick Foley:
No, Torrie, please stay. You’ll further prove my point. Paul, I think you need me. This young lady here has a tremendous weight on her shoulders that you put there. You suspended her best friend and confidant and she has made plea after plea to get him re-instated, but I can’t do anything about it because it’s your call. Your poor judgment call, not mine.

Paul Heyman:
So it was a poor judgment call to suspend a man who viciously and unnecessarily assaulted another man, was becoming rapidly more unstable, and putting the entire roster in a state of fear? That was a poor judgment call, Foley?

Torrie Wilson:
I…I don’t mean to overstep here, but Mr. Heyman, Mick’s done a wonderful job so far as General Manager. And maybe, yeah, some things are a bit…uh…“extreme” for lack of a better term. But would you have a Paul Heyman production any other way…?

~Heyman seems a bit pleased with this, and even gets a pop out of the crowd. Ms. Wilson seems very good at conviction recently…

Torrie Wilson:
And I’m not trying to look for special treatment, Mr. Heyman, but I have been advocating for the reinstatement of Christian Cage. I feel like if Christian were back around people, he might not feel the way he does right now. And Mr. Heyman, if you do give him just one chance, I promise to keep Christian contained and in check and -

Paul Heyman:
You’ve swayed me, Miss Wilson, say no more. I’ll give Christian one last chance. Tell him to be here next week, in that ring, where he can clear his head in the open. But next week and next week only. Understand?

Torrie Wilson:
Oh, yes sir!

~Wilson gets a very grateful grin, perhaps the first legitimate smile she’s donned in a while

Mick Foley:
Tor, could you shut the door on your way out, please?

~Wilson walks out of the room, leaving the businessmen to their tension and shuts the door behind her as requested. The smile on her face quickly fades as she sees who was standing outside of the door yet again in AOW Champion Chris Jericho. He doesn’t have a pleased look on his face as he stands arms folded in potential disappointment.

Chris Jericho:
What was that, Wilson? Filling your own personal agenda isn’t part of the plan.

Torrie Wilson:
Well, I’m through, okay Jericho? You didn’t hold up your end of the bargain. You promised me Christian and I had to go in there and get him back myself. Our deal’s off.

~Wilson attempts to storm off, but Jericho quickly cuts her off

Chris Jericho:
Do you really think Paul Heyman was in that room just by mere chance…? The fact that he hasn’t shown his face here for over a month and then suddenly does, has nothing to do with me, does it? You think I ordered you down here, in that room right now, “just because”? No. I orchestrated this. I put him in that room. I put you in that room.

~Jericho is very much in the face of Wilson now, practically kissing her

Chris Jericho:
And maybe, yes, I reneged on our agreement slightly. I might not have directly given you Christian Cage. But as gifted a man as I am, Miss Wilson, I could not have convinced either of those men the way you would have. So instead of handing you your Christian on a silver platter, I helped you in getting that platter for yourself.

Torrie Wilson:
But Jericho…I did what you said. I got Mick to rethink your stipulations. I got him to say maybe he was wrong about RVD. And now…I guess you did turn up on your end. But that means our deal is complete, right? I can still –

Chris Jericho:
No, see you don’t walk away until I say you can. You’re not done with my plans and you’re not bigger than my plans. And y’know just as quickly as Paul Heyman can give you Christian…maybe I walk in that room and take it back. Or when he’s here next week…maybe I take him out. For good.

~Wilson now appears to be on the verge of tears, in which Jericho finally lets her go past him. As the camera slowly zooms in on the intense face of Jericho, it slowly twists into a smirk…

Chris Jericho:
One…step…ahead…

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**



As we return from the break, we see what appears to be AOW Dynasty Champion Muhammad Hassan in his head towel and an open robe, Dynasty title on his stomach, being fanned my scantily-clad women while lying on a Sultan’s couch. Another woman dressed to belly dance attire is feeding him grapes. He appears to be somewhere in the arena, but we’re not sure where. He delightfully stops lounging around and brings his feet forward, sitting upright, now looking into the camera, the woman previously feeding him now leaning on him.

Hassan:
It feels oh, so wonderful to have the best power in the world – the almighty dollar. And to think, to amass what you see around me right now wasn’t even a dent in my wallet.

~Hassan chuckles

Hassan:
This is the life of a man made filthy rich by you people. And it’s something no one but me will ever be able to fully appreciate and encompass. The same goes for being Dynasty Champion.

~Hassan now brings attention to the title in his lap

Hassan:
I will never lose this championship for as long as I live. And with all of my wealth, I think I’m going to live and be champion for a very very long time.

~Hassan laughs, almost comic book evilly, while the women around him laugh with him

Hassan:
But despite how angry all of you who used to judge me have made me, I am a changed man. A better person than all of you if you will. I like to spread my wealth around. I already offer great benefits to those who seek my patronage. Just ask The Mercenaries, for whom I have bought a Tag Team Championship match at World Ablaze.

~Apparently, Burchill and Albright weren’t blowing smoke last week

Hassan:
But I’d like to extend my pool because I’m a generous man. So today, I’d like to issue what I call the 5 Minute, $50,000 Challenge. Starting tonight, if there is anyone who can defeat me in that ring in five minutes, not only will you receive $50,000, but I’ll give you a Dynasty Championship title opportunity.

~Hassan reaches off-screen a bit to grab a silver briefcase, which he opens to reveal $50,000 in cold, hard cash. When one of the belly-dancer women reaches towards the briefcase to perhaps touch the money, Hassan snaps it shut, his fake smile disappearing as quickly as he almost guillotined that model’s finger.

Hassan: (Almost seething now)
I do this because there isn’t a single one of you is not only worthy of my own money, but to even step in the ring with me for my Dynasty Championship. I will PROVE to ALL of you ingrates that you are all peasants to my patronage! So if you think you’re hot stuff, you are more than welcome to come down that ramp and try to take it from me. UNLESS your name is CM Punk. Punk you are BARRED from participating in this challenge and will NEVER face me for my Dynasty Championship!
~Hassan is essentially screaming into the camera at this point

Hassan:
May the best peasant fall the fastest.

~Hassan releases his tension and lounges back on his Sultan couch and being pampered, showing no hurry, nor worry that he’s let his challenge open, and potentially executing it, tonight.


~Back at ringside…


There is a distinct murmur and buzz around the arena, but then we hear what sounds like the greatest guitar riff in wrestling history meet our ears, as what sounds like Bret “Hit Man” Hart’s music seems to be starting, but immediately cuts off. The Ballroom goes dark, with the arena still popping big and buzzing from the guitar riff, but the music cuts back on for a much heavier sounding theme called “EXECUTERS OF EXCELLENCE”, as two men walk through the AOW blood red curtain to a nice ovation, who we are assuming are the Sons of the Dungeon, evident in not only music, but attire, both men wearing variations of black and pink.


Joey Styles:
Well, ladies and gentlemen, this is the team of Harry Smith and TJ Wilson, who we’ve seen being advertised collectively as the ‘Sons of the Dungeon’. The one on the left, the bigger one, that’s Harry Smith, the son of the legendary Davey Boy “British Bulldog” Smith and Diana Hart of the legendary Hart wrestling family. The smaller one on the right is TJ Wilson, who is the very last graduate of the legendary Hart Dungeon.

JBL:
Both of these guys have been schooled since birth to be the absolute best, an’ I’m hopin’ they can make a hellova impact here tonight.

Joey Styles:
The ‘Executers of Excellence’ as they’ve somewhat been branded, the Sons of the Dungeon get set for their debut contest.


After that introduction and both Wilson and Smith playing to the crowd a bit their music suddenly cuts off, not even bothering to fade or their video to cut away. It’s promptly interrupted by what sounds like intense trumpets blaring, almost Kurt Angle-esque at first chime, before it flows into something patriotic with a noticeable dark undertone to it begins to play,( a theme titled “WE AS AMERICANS”) as two men we recognize as Nick Nameth, mike in hand, and Jack Hagar (Jack Swagger, for those unfamiliar) come down the ramp. Both men look dressed to compete here, with boots on and both men donning amateur wrestling singlets fully clad in red, white, and blue.

Nameth:
You look a bit surprised, guys. Well you shouldn’t be. We said we were gonna keep our ‘Eagle-eyes’ on you, and there’s only one way a pair of All-American wrestlers know how to do that.

~Nameth pauses, giving us a camera angle of the Sons in the ring, looking somewhat confused

Nameth:
And that’s beat you, pin you, and show you phonies what real the real art of wrestling is!

~Nameth drops the mike, the music continuing as they continue down the ramp

Joey Styles:
What the…? I think this is the team of Nick Nameth, the blond on the left, and Jack Hagar, the taller one on your right, ladies and gentlemen. Two former All-Americans, they’ve dubbed themselves “American Made”, already having expressed displeasure with the Sons of the Dungeon, and we’re already getting a match out of them!

JBL:
I love it. These guys have some damn good heads on their shoulders to think ‘f a strategy like that. Bret Hart’s boys might be tough, but America’s boys’re tougher!

MATCH 2
*Double Debut*
Sons of the Dungeon v. American Made


The Sons aren’t quite sure how to feel about the guys who have blasted and slandered them before they even set foot in a ring being their first ever, unexpected opponents, but nonetheless, they’re ready to go to work. The cocky, fresh team of American Made begins showcasing this, with Nameth stepping in first and walking with confidence directly into the Sons’ corner, smack talking and telling them “I don’t care where you trained, we’re the best this place as to offer! We’re the very, very best!” Nameth slicks his hot blonde hair back as he takes a step back, giving them a look of ‘what the fuck are you gonna do about it?’ Hagar is laughing away in his team’s corner, while the Sons of the Dungeon just look at each other before they both step into the ring and grab Nameth by his blond hair and promptly nail a double vertical suplex!! WOW!!!

The Sons seem intently focused on their wrestling speaking for them, as the referee has to admonish both men, telling them only one of them can be legally in the ring right now. Wilson steps out, leaving the first two legal men to be Smith and Nameth, who is still very much feeling the effects of that perfect double suplex. With Nameth rising to his feet somewhat wobbly-legged, he’s introduced to Smith with a hard running clothesline, followed by another, and then a third. As Nameth gets to his feet one more time, he’s hoisted onto Smith’s shoulders, potentially setting up for his father’s signature Powerslam, but he veers too close to his opponents’ corner, getting Hagar to pull Nameth from off his shoulders and tagging himself in in the process.

The 6’ 5” and 6’ 6” titans in Smith and Hagar respectively drift to the center of the ring, staring each other essentially eye to eye. They continue staring, neither saying a word, until Smith pushes Hagar. The crowd pops at this, as Hagar is taken aback literally and physically. He stares down on his chest where Smith shoved him for a second before slowly looking up with an angry expression and stepping forward, pushing Smith back. Smith promptly answers with another no-nonsense shove, followed immediately by another Hagar shove, which is promptly followed by Smith quickly giving Hagar a hard headbutt!!! Hagar didn’t see this coming at all, as the crowd pops for the ruggedness the Sons have already shown here. He follows this up by pulling Hagar into his corner and tagging in Wilson for the first time. When he does so, Smith snapmares Hagar over, leading to Wilson rebounding off the ropes and nailing a low dropkick to the face of Hagar! The first cover – 1…2…NO!! Wilson is bench press lifted off of Hagar!

Jack showing he and his team have plenty of fight left, quickly gets to his feet only to be greeted by a flurry of Wilson kicks, one after the other, to his midsection, forcing Hagar over. Wilson backs into the ropes and rebounds, but is caught on the rebound by a nasty snap powerslam from Hagar, which was preceded by an amateur wrestling-like shoot. Hagar now covers the powered down Wilson – 1…2…3-NO! Not so fast! Hagar drags the downed Wilson by the arm into his corner and tags Nameth back in.

Nameth kicks Wilson while he’s down, then stomps on him rabidly before keeping his foot pressed on his neck and using the ropes as leverage, drawing the ire of the referee. With the ref’s back turned to his corner momentarily, Hagar continues what his partner did while still on the apron, with a rope-leveraged knee to Wilson’s throat. Nameth is still obviously pissed from getting his words shoved back in his mouth earlier, so he forces Wilson to his feet before nailing a high-angle backdrop, followed quickly by a swinging neckbreaker before finishing the fearsome combo with a flipping neck snap, before covering – 1…2…3…NO!! Wilson stays alive!

Nameth is getting more aggravated, but as he bends over to pick Wilson up for another maneuver, he’s caught in a small package!! 1…2…3…NO!! Nameth forces his way out, but as both men quickly make it back to their feet, Nameth is immediately struck with a Wilson leaping roundhouse kick!! Nameth falls hard, but rolls to the outside, being consoled by Hagar. We can hear Hagar trying to calm Nameth down, telling him his temper is getting in the way of his skill. Smith and Wilson don’t give them much time to talk therapy, however, as Smith sets himself up close to the ropes, Wilson on the opposite ones. Wilson rushes and leaps, with Smith lifting him for extra leverage…AIDED FLIPPING SENTON OVER THE TOP ROPE!!! Right onto both Hagar and Nameth!! The crowd is pumped for that!


Joey Styles:
Both of these debuting teams showing intense aggression here in their debut match, but who’ll prevail?

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

As we return from the break, we’re back to find both Nameth and Hagar in control on the outside of the ring of Harry Smith. A quick replay shows us that during the commercial, the fearless Wilson was taken by Hagar and military pressed onto the barricade before Nameth followed that up by taking him and chunking him into said barricade, taking him out for a while. With American Made in full control of Smith, they return the favor of the double suplex earlier with a double suplex of their own on the floor! Nameth, his temper still rising, gets in the face of the downed Smith and screams at him how they are perfection. Wilson is taken from his damaged position and thrown into the ring now, Nameth confident no one can help him – 1…2…3…NO!! Wilson shows some resolve!

This doesn’t help the short fuse of Nameth, who pounds on the canvas repeatedly in frustration before capturing Wilson in a sleeper with scissors hold. Wilson starts to fade but begins fighting back, the crowd staring to get on his side and prompt him to escape, which he finally does by unhinging the scissors, keeping hold of Nameth’s leg and looking to turn it into a Figure 4 Leg Lock(WOOOOO!), but Nameth rolls to his back and kicks Wilson away, TJ collapsing onto the apron. Nameth crawls to his corner and tags in Hagar, who goes over to the apron and tries to flip Wilson back into the ring, but is stopped by hard elbows. Wilson springboards, looking for something…but Hagar ducks, sending Wilson flying over his head, but the ever athletic Wilson lands on his feet. As Hagar rushes towards Wilson, whose back is turned to him, Wilson delivers a swift jumping back kick that sends Hagar sprawling onto the middle rope. Wilson goes over to perhaps set up a springboard leg drop to the dangling Hagar…but he moves again! Hagar stands straight up, Wilson crashing his upper thigh on the ring apron. This gives Hagar a moment to breathe, but Wilson doesn’t let up, looking to get back in by springboarding back into the ring yet again, looking for something else…counter belly-to-belly suplex by Hagar! Wow!! Wilson flies over the head of Hagar and a cover – 1…2…3-NO!! Still not going down!

It looks like Smith has recovered and is getting to his apron, which Hagar realizes and goes to knock him down again with a hard right hand. Hagar drags the limp Wilson to his corner again and tags in Nameth, who stands on the middle rope. Hagar grabs Wilson by the waist and lifts him backward before throwing him forward for a wheelbarrow facebuster, but as he does so, Nameth leaps from off the second rope with a simultaneous wheelbarrow facebuster/leg drop to the back of the head combo!! Wilson’s face is absolutely spiked into the canvas on that one, the crowd popping for the maneuver. Nameth puts on an overconfident cover – 1…2…3….NO!! Smith flies into the ring at the last second, giving an axe handle to get Nameth off his partner. Hagar then steps in again to face him, but he’s quickly countered with a big boot. Nameth now rushes, which Smith counters by ducking under his clothesline before Smith puts him on his shoulder...RUNNING POWERSLAM!!! RUNNING POWERSLAM!!! The crowd goes wild for the huge tribute to Smith’s father, but he’s not the legal man! Smith grabs Wilson and puts him on top of Nameth, but as he does so, the referee tells him he has to get out of the ring, turning his back to a three count. Smith takes his steps back into his corner, when the referee finally starts the three count – 1…2…3…NO!! Nameth kicks out of what was perhaps a 10-count had the referee paid attention!

Smith now can only hold onto the tag rope and lean over the ropes, hoping that Wilson recovers in time to get the tag to him. We’ve got a double crawl doing on, as Nameth starts to go to Hagar and TJ tries to get to Harry. Both men are reaching, reaching…Nameth get the tag to Hagar…YES! Hot tag to Smith, who rushes towards the All-American Hagar with another three-peat clothesline and getting the crowd back into things, but upon rushing at Hagar a fourth time, he’s beheaded with a sick counter clothesline. Hagar takes Smith in a hard amateur style cover following – 1…2…NO!! Smith makes sure the match rolls on, surprising Hagar with a quick recovery, followed into his own overhead belly-to-belly suplex! A counter cover – 1…2…NO!! Hagar keeps life!

Smith throws Hagar into the ropes, nailing a nice hip toss on the rebound. He follows up on this with a nice scoop powerslam before looking towards his corner and tags back in a very focused Wilson. Wilson nails a very acrobatic springboard elbow drop, but doesn’t cover. Instead, he opens his arms, Bret Hart-esque towards Smith and screams “HART ATTACK!” getting a great anticipative reaction from the crowd. As they do this, however, Nameth tries to stop them by rushing at them, but the Sons simply side step him and guide him over the top rope. Nameth flies over, but holds onto the top rope, staying down on the apron. Smith gets Hagar in his clutches as Wilson rebounds…HART ATTACK!!! HART ATTACK!! The crowd pops like crazy and Wilson looks to cover…no count…Nameth is distracting the ref!

The irate Nameth points towards Smith, arguing he’s not the legal man, and after an intense exchange between ref and wrestler, the blind referee tells Smith he has to leave. By this time, Wilson has gotten off the body of Hagar and is aiding in arguing for his partner, but Smith begrudgingly leaves quietly. Wilson goes over to Hagar anyway and pulls his legs up and open, getting another nostalgic reaction from the crowd. He steps though…SHARPSHOOTER!! SHARPSHOOTER! The crowd’s going nuts, as this last for a few seconds, Hagar not tapping. Nameth sneakingly starts to enter the ring, but when Smith sees him and sets a foot into the ring, the referee orders him back, leaving Nameth to enter unopposed…SUPERKICK!! SUPERKICK TO WILSON!! Nameth quickly scores an American football touchdown on the face of Wilson, ending the famous Canadian hold. Smith then charges across the ring at Nameth, who quickly makes an exit, but Smith follows in pursuit. With that cat-and-mouse game going on, Hagar takes the dead Wilson and makes him deader, performing the Red, White, and Blue Thunder spin-out powerbomb, effectively breaking Wilson in half. He keeps the cover – 1…2…Smith tries to run back and stop it…3…!!!

TOO LATE!!

Winners: American Made at (15:39)

Hagar scurries under the bottom rope as Smith comes in to aid his tag team partner, while Hagar goes up the ramp to join his cowardly short-fused teammate to celebrate from afar.​


Joey Styles:
A debut spoiled, but a definite impact made between these two budding young teams here tonight!

JBL:
To the victor go the spoils, Joey, an’ the Sons o’ the Dungeon put up on hellova fight, but in the end, America pulls away with the win like it always does! Ha-Ha!

Joey Styles:
American Made pulling away with the somewhat controversial finish against the Sons of the Dungeon in both team’s debut contest and let me be the first to say that if that’s the way these new teams are gonna compete, I’m all for it, but if that’s the way American Made wants to win, they’re no part of the America I’m proud of!

JBL:
If you don’t like American Made, you’re a terrorist! Joey, you’re a terrorist! You hate America!

Joey Styles:
I’m a terrorist because I believe in fair competition? How does that make me a terrorist?

JBL:
Those boys represent America, dammit! Show them some respect!

Joey Styles:
Wait a minute…what’s this here…


Smith gets Wilson to his feet, his arm slung over his shoulder and the crowd delivering a standing ovation for the boys from the Hart Dungeon here tonight. They both acknowledge this and begin to walk off, but the ovation suddenly becomes a loud, mixed buzz. They do this because out of nowhere, two men have assaulted the Sons of the Dungeon from behind! American Made even stop in their hurried trek to leave to see these two men assault their opponents.

These two men appear caramel in skin tone, with black sleeveless undershirts and black legging tights (think Umaga-esque on those), both also wearing what seem to be MMA-style grappling gloves. One man is larger than the other and has his bushy, curly hair pulled away from his face (very few in attendance recognize them as Sonny Siaki and Afa Jr.). The smaller man (Siaki) orders the larger one (Afa) into an orchestrated position it seems, as Siaki takes Harry Smith and whips him into the ropes before military pressing him into the air…RIGHT INTO HIS PARTER’S CLUTCHES WITH A SAVAGE SAMOAN DROP. Both men then make incoherent noises before each of them drag a man each close to a corner before ascending to the top rope, leaping simultaneously, and nailing double splashes from the top rope. The crowd, the commentators, and even American Made are stunned at what they’ve just seen, as the perpetrators of the assault simply look at their handiwork and exalt in savage celebration, no one else quite sure what they’ve just seen.



**Video Package**

We see the image of a book, made of papyrus or some sort of medieval material, but it is written in English. We then hear a narrator; the same narrator from the Supershow, that being of a wise, old, but strong man. Oriental strings are again playing in the background.


Narrator:
In the inception of a war, one must first make their cautious and calculated preparations.

A wind blows by the book, forcing it open to a page headlined “Chapter 1: Initial Estimations”

Narrator:
But a great strategist knows when the winds of change blow, one must adjust and prepare for the war ahead…


The camera view fades in to the page, highlighting the phrase “Prepare and you shall succeed. Do not and you shall be destroyed…”

Narrator:
So on October Thirty-First, a long Halloween, the preparations are over and it is time for the true fight to begin…


The wind blows once again, sending pages flipping towards a new page, headlined “Chapter 2: Waging War”

Narrator:
Now is the time to move to the next chapter. Now is time for the art to be perfected. Now is the time for WAR.


The oriental strings suddenly echo into a heavy metal guitar rift, which is followed quickly by a rapid reel of AOW wrestlers flashing, a flurry of punches and kicks coming towards the screen, before a graphic of final, emphatic words busts onto the screen –

AOW WEDNESDAY NIGHT OBLIVION EXTENDS TO 90 MINUTES
October 31st
Until the next chapter…
**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

Upon our return, we’re immediately back at ringside where “MAD MAN” is playing over the sound system, as Muhammad Hassan is coming down the ramp to a great deal of heat. His Dynasty Championship around his waist, his leisure robe still on, and a bundle of grapes in one hand feeding himself, but in the other hand is his $50,000 briefcase. As he arrives to the ring, he throws the grapes at a front row fan, smashing grape juice all over the fan’s face. The announcement from Tony Chimel confirms that this is, in fact, a “5-Minute, $50,000 Challenge” match.

Joey Styles:
We’re back here live on Wednesday Night Oblivion, one of just two editions left of Oblivion that will be one hour long, where it appears Muhammad Hassan will conduct the opening of his “5-Minute, $50,000 Challenge”. Anyone who can defeat Hassan will not only get a Dynasty Championship title shot, but that $50,000 briefcase as well.

JBL:
There’s nothin’ in my contract that says I can’t do that, is there?

Joey Styles:
I don’t see why not, John. The only person Hassan said isn’t allowed to is…well…

JBL:
Is CM Punk. Say that bastards name, Joey. I was on the fence on likin’ Hassan, but he seems to like CM Punk as much as I do. An’ that’s all the conviction I need.

Joey Styles:
Well, while JBL seems to have found the love of his life, we’re not quite sure who will take the challenge here tonight, and Hassan doesn’t know either! But he doesn’t seem to concerned about it…


“MACH” greets our ears now, as a man we haven’t seen since the Supershow in Matt Sydal comes through the curtain to a nice ovation. Sydal’s high-flying moves haven’t been seen in a while, but it’s not stopping him from gutsy-ing up and trying to take down Hassan for his shot at gold.

MATCH 3
*5-Minutes, $50,000 Challenge*
AOW Dynasty Champion Muhammad Hassan v. Matt Sydal


Hassan takes a moment to gaze at his opponent, whom he’s faced and defeated before. Hassan stands and smiles, eventually developing a laugh towards Sydal, who he picked on the last time the two faced. Sydal merely stands across from him, hands on his hips, and looks on in disappointment. While Hassan is holding his gut in laughter, the clock is really winding down, which Sydal responds to by rushing towards Hassan and nailing him with a very quick jumping knee to the jaw! The high paced offense of Sydal is put to the test here, as Hassan goes down onto one knee, prompting Sydal to rush towards the ropes behind the champion, rebounding off them, and nails a dropkick to the back of Hassan’s head! A cover – 1…2…3-NO!! A clock at the bottom of the screen tells us Sydal has roughly 4:15 left on it.

Matt looks for the finish, dragging Hassan towards a corner and looking to go to the top rope, but Hassan wakes up and finally gets serious, bashing Sydal on his gut several times before joining him on the top rope, looking for a superlex perhaps, but Sydal fights him off with a few elbows and feet before positioning himself and nailing a leaping reverse elbow that sends Hassan rolling all the way cross the ring. Sydal waits for him to recover a bit and rushes back at him looking for something, but Hassan counters with a well-timed tilt-a-whirl backbreaker that Hassan follows with a cover – 1…2…3…NO!!! Sydal won’t go down!

Hassan licks his lips at looking at the clock, which shows that there’s about three and half minutes left, with him now being in control and he can take his time. Hassan slows the pace down considerably, just walking around the downed babyface and puts his arms out to taunt him and garner a good bit of heat from the crowd. He goes to Sydal’s face and kicks it disrespectfully, garnering even more heat. Hassan gets close to the face of Sydal and starts taunting him even more, pulling him up by his head. He looks to attempt his lifting DDT, but Sydal surprises him by rolling him into a small package – 1…2…3…NO!! Hassan springs out and both men spring to their feet, when Hassan quickly throws Sydal into a corner, rushing behind him. Sydal slings over Hassan, sending he champion chest-first into the corner. Sydal then springs onto the top rope and nails the diving double knee drop the chest of Hassan! 1…2…3…NO!! The surprise move forces the champion to roll out of the ring and recuperate (or waste time), but the resilient Sydal has no time to waste, with the clock winding down to under three minutes. Sydal measures up Hassan…and leaps clean through the ropes with the suicide dive!

It takes a while for Sydal to recover from driving his body into Hassan’s, but he manages to and throws Hassan under the ropes, getting him back into the ring. Hassan is down and Sydal climbs to the top rope again, the crowd popping for what could be the Shooting Star Press…but Hassan clubs him yet again and throws him off, the cruiserweight flipping off the top rope and his back hitting the canvas hard. Hassan then goes into the actual corner and tears the protective padding off a corner, causing the referee to admonish him before attempting to put it back on. Hassan takes this time to grab his $50,000 briefcase in his hands and awaits Sydal’s recovery…before bashing him in the face with the briefcase! Sydal goes down hard (and sells beautifully) as Hassan disposes of the weapon before forcing Sydal to his feet and nails him with the reverse STO. 1…2…3…!!!

Winner: Muhammad Hassan at (4:19)

Hassan takes his money and his title and runs, lifting both high in the air as though what he did was to take pride in. Sydal is struggling to get to his feet a bit, but when he does he is greeted with a nice ovation, despite not having actually picked up a win in AOW thus far.


~Backstage, in the Green Zone interview set…​



The Miz:
Mike Mizanin here, still not sure why Torrie Wilson isn’t here doing what she’s paid to do. Y’know, I swear she’s paid to be a backstage interviewer, not Christian Cage’s girlfriend. But I’m here. Microphone in hand. Guest on tap. And right now, I’m here with the man who should be the real Cruiserweight Champion, Gregory Helms.

~Helms moves into the frame, his hijacked Cruiserweight Championship on his shoulder.

Gregory Helms:
See Miz, I appreciate the introduction, but as you can clearly see, I am th’ Cruiserweight Champion.

~Helms points to the title he clearly stole from Danielson last week

Gregory Helms:
Y’know, Bryan Danielson called himself the “Best in the World” once. But y’know f’r a guy who says he’s the best, I sure do get the upper hand on him a lot. An’ last week, I got th’ ultimate upper hand when he got hacked by Helms fo’ real – by takin’ his precious title that he shoulda never had!

~Helms is almost shouting into the microphone at this point

Gregory Helms:
So all I did was take back what’s mine. An’ I promise you, Miz, and everybody out there that I will take back what’s rightfully mine come next week when I face him for this. But all I’m gonna say is it’s gonna stay right here. Where it RIGHTFULLY belongs. Bryan Danielson – you and this Cruiserweight Championship, come next week, will be truly hacked by Helms!

~Helms gets all in the camera view, very reminiscent to his ‘hacked by Helms’ interruptions. But on that note, the screen gets very static ridden, very similar to when the segment does get hacked by Helms…but…Helms is speaking. When the screen recovers from being completely consumed by static, we’re brought to a well-lit desk area, contrasting the dark, one-lamp atmosphere of Helms’ webcam. But even so, Helms is in New York. So who’s hacking it this time…?

Bryan Danielson:
Y’know, I couldn’t think of a nifty name to call this like…what is it – “Hacked by Helms” stuff? I thought about maybe “Digitized by the Dragon”, but I kinda thought that was lame. So instead, I think I’m just gonna call this “Rudely Interruptive Segment” by Bryan Danielson.

~Danielson seems very organized here, sitting at a desk, hands together, a t-shirt on and pretty much giving the ‘hacked by Helms’ segments a big ‘take that’…

Bryan Danielson:
So it just so happens that last week, Gregory Helms took my Cruiserweight Championship, chucked it across my face after I was knocked out, and then took my Cruiserweight Championship and is holding it hostage for some reason.

~Danielson rubs his stubble on this

Bryan Danielson:
Oh wait, that’s right! The reason was that he says he’s the ‘Best in the World’. Now see, Greg, to be the real ‘Best in the World’, you really have to prove it in that ring. So Helms, until you go toe-to-toe with Rey Mysterio and rightfully win that AOW Cruiserweight title, you’re leagues beneath me. Matter of fact, you’ve only had one official match here in AOW. And I beat you in that match. For that gold you’ve stolen.

~Danielson looks a bit more angrily into the camera

Bryan Danielson:
And I always wondered why you did these ‘hacking’ segment things. I always wondered why you would intentionally, and proudly at that, want to come across as a coward. Sitting behind your webcam or your camcorder, makin’ irrelevant video rants on why you should be the best instead of proving it.

~Danielson again rubs his stubble

Bryan Danielson:
Now I’m not gonna lie. I’m not six feet tall and I’m not even 200 pounds. And yeah, I’m a vegan. I just might be as dweebish as they come. But I’ve wrestled and won titles all around the world. I’ve trained with some of the toughest fighters around. I’ve finished wrestling matches when I had a broken retinae. So know this Greg – it’s not about what either of us do outside that ring that matters. It’s what happens inside it. So I’ll be there next week. And I’ll be needing that title to return to real Champion.

**END TRANSMISSION**



~Back at ringside…


We hear the infamous ominous humming noise that signifies the descending of the steel cage, with the crowd starting to pop their heads off for the proposed brutality of this contest.


Joey Styles:
Ladies and gentlemen, this match will be the epitomy of Art of War Wrestling at its finest – two men will walk into that cage and only one man will walk out even able to move a muscle. That’s what awaits either Finlay or Samoa Joe here tonight, but what is assured to both men is an absolute war from absolute hell. Our ring announcer Tony Chimel has the quick scoop on the rules, for those unaware…

Tony Chimel:
The following contest is the first-ever Art of the Knockout match! There are no disqualifications, no pinfalls, and no submissions. The only way to win is by beating your opponent so that they cannot answer a count of ten while inside the cage structure. Counts may only begin with the fallen participant inside the cage.


After that brief run-through of the match rules, the bell sounds and is followed quickly by “LAMBEG”, as Finlay comes on down the ramp, his shillelagh in hand and ready to take the staff into the cage with him, knowing it may be the only weapon he gets a hold of with the cage surrounding him. The Fighting Irishman walks through the cage door that’s manned by an official and intensely gets his bearings inside this devastative structure.

JBL:
People wonder why these two hate each other so much. People are askin’ how and why this thing got personal so quickly. There’s somethin’ you have to remember – Joe and Finlay are fighters. They are born bred brawlers, and they take it personal as hell if someone gets into a fight with’em and doesn’t go down, an’ it’s even more personal when someone winds up beating them. That’s why we’re here.

Joey Styles:
The clock has struck 9:35 here in the Hammerstein, but it may as well be midnight for one of these men. Two men will enter. Only one will leave, but we can guarantee that these personal issues between the two will be all over the ring when we’re done. We’re back after the break with the first A.O.K.O. match!

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**


We return from the break and are immediately greeted with “MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT” that leads the way for the man they call Samoa Joe to come through with a look of sheer intensity that few have ever seen on him. Joe’s left knee is taped from the onslaught of abuse it’s taken from Finlay over the last several weeks, but aside from that, you cannot tell this man has any weaknesses if you look directly at his face. Joe rips the towel from his shoulders and walks through the door, pulling it shut emphatically without taking his eyes off Finlay.

MAIN EVENT
~FIRST TIME EVER~
*A.O.K.O. Match*

Samoa Joe v. Finlay


The cage door is locked and both men are staring holes into one another before taking intense steps towards the center of the ring. Both men stay locked in this staredown while the crowd gets hotter with each passing second. After several seconds of crescendo in crowd voice, both men throw their arms forward…for a formal lock-up? The intense atmosphere is a bit surprised by the traditional start to this hellish environment, but even still, this lock-up is the most intense ever seen, both men wrestling around in the tie-up itself, jockeying for position, but neither man is budging nor giving an inch. Both men realize they’re not going anywhere, so they break the hold and circle each other before setting up and locking up yet again, this one just as intense as the one before it. Finlay attempts to drag Joe’s face down, but Joe swings his momentum around and prevents him from doing so, making the move look like one intense do-si-do. Again, both men realize they won’t get the upper hand, so they separate, only to circle each other once again, Joe shaking his head a bit and Finlay quickly whips his neck to get it back in shape. The dance isn’t over, though, as both men reach center ring yet again and hitting the tie-up yet again, this one just as intense as the two preceding it, but this time Finlay walks away with the upper hand after taking his right forarm and SMASHING IT INTO THE WEAKENED KNEE OF JOE!

Joe collapses a bit, finally breaking the intense tango. But after that strike, Finlay challenges Joe to get back to his feet, waiting on him. Joe is easily able to, but does so grimacing. The two circle one another yet again, but instead of locking up, Joe shoots towards Finlay with potentially a double-leg takedown attempt, but Finlay dodges it and nails ANOTHER FOREARM TO THE WEAKENED KNEE. Joe drops to one knee yet again, but again, Finlay challenges him to get to his feet and doesn’t hit the downed Joe. What’s he playing at here…? While the commentators hypothesize, Joe roars towards Finlay from one knee, but the Irishman sidesteps and guides Joe STRAIGHT INTO THE STEEL CAGE! The cage comes into the fray for the first time tonight, Joe’s face being the first to be forced upon it!

The constant dogging of Joe appears apparent now, as Finlay appears to be stirring into Joe’s head using his body. Joe doesn’t go down from one cage shot, however, and Finlay promptly introduces him yet again with ANOTHER SMASH INTO THE STEEL! Joe’s head bounces off, again, not going down. Joe does walk away holding his head though, turning his back towards Finlay, whom promptly shows him the error of his ways by chop blocking him, again in the injured leg. Joe goes down for the first time in this contest, Finlay backing away so the referee can start the first count.

…1!!

…2!!

…3!!

…4!!

NO! Joe gets to both feet after staggering a bit, but he’s vertical, leading Finlay to sarcastically clap his hands in celebration. Joe is not amused. The Machine steps back towards Finlay to get at him yet again, but Finlay this time, Finlay gives Joe a drop toehold that sends Joe’s face into the middle turnbuckle. Finlay is in total control here, both psychologically and potentially physically, it seems. Finlay looks to stop toying here, as he goes towards the corner where he placed his shillelagh and waits for Joe to get back to his feet. As Finlay stalks Joe, he raises the staff and looks to BRING IT DOWN ACROSS THE KNEE…BUT JOE STOPS IT! Joe reaches out a hand and grabs the shillelagh, both men having a brief tug of war, which Joe wins by pulling the shillelagh, as well as Finlay’s arm with it, down to the canvas…INTO A CROSSFACE!!! CROSSFACE!!! Joe’s not overmatched just yet! Finlay’s shillelagh equipped arm is the one caught between Joe’s legs, leaving him with no defense here. If Finlay taps, it won’t end things, but even so, Finlay begins to regret angering Joe because Joe won’t let go of the hold! Joe keeps it in and even cranks back even more, causing Finlay to yell in agony a bit. Joe cranks back so much that his grip actually slips off the face of Finlay, forcing Finlay’s face back into the canvas. Joe still has the arm captured, however, and throws away the shillelagh as he gets back to his feet and pulls Finlay up with him, throwing the arm over his shoulder, and BACK SUPLEXING HIM INTO THE WALL OF THE CAGE!!

Finlay’s head, neck, and spine go slamming into the cage wall as Joe throws him over his shoulder! Finlay’s folded into himself, stuck sitting between the wall and the ropes. Joe grabs Finlay’s ankle and pulls him back through the ropes into the center ring before mounting himself on Finlay and starts punching the fuck out of the Irishman! And these aren’t floury looking shots, either. Joe is working very stiff with the repeat shots, looking very legitimate with them before clubbing Finlay one last time into the skull before dropping to the side and locking in a nasty armbar, looking to cut off Finlay’s strength there. Finlay’s caught in another submission hold, but the veteran’s ring presence gives him the peace of mind to inch towards his shillelagh, where Joe had thrown it…AND BASHING IT INTO THE INJURED LEG OF JOE!!! WOW!! Joe is forces to let go of Finlay’s arm, but Joe isn’t done. He smells blood in the water and clears the leg again – SHILLELAGH SHOT ONCE AGAIN!! Finlay steps back into a corner now, the crowd’s counting with the referee the only thing drowning out Joe’s screams of pain in between.

…1!!

…2!

…3!!

…4!!

…5!!

…6!!

…7!!

NO!! Joe is fully vertical, although he stumbles back down to a knee right after the referee stops the count. He gets back up, however, only to be greeted by a vicious barrage of lefts and rights from Finlay. It’s the Fighting Irishman’s turn to deliver some fists of fury of his own, beating some stiff shots to Joe’s skull enough to force him back to his feet and stumbling. Finlay darts towards Joe, but Joe sidesteps, delivers a kick to the midsection, and CHUNKS FINLAY’S ENTIRE BODY INTO THE CAGE WALL!! Finlay bounces off the unforgiving structure right back into Joe’s clutches, who throws him over with a nasty COBRA CLUTCH SUPLEX!!! Finlay goes flipping over himself almost towards the cage door, but Joe doesn’t look to be done. Joe stalks Finlay’s recovery efforts until Finlay sits up…ONLY TO GET A 280 POUND SHINING WIZARD TO THE SKULL!!! Finlay drops like a stone, Joe seething with intensity, and the referee getting to his duties –

…1!!

…2!!

…3!!

…4!!

…5!!!

…6!!!

…7!!!

…8 -

NO!! Finlay is able to crawl to a cage wall and use it to climb to his feet, but Joe gives him no time to shake the cobwebs out of his head, immediately going over to the rope-bound Finlay and drags him back center ring to set up for what looks like a suplex, but Finlay has some fight left in him to give Joe some blows to the gut and stunt the move before pushing Joe away. Joe immediately charges back, but Finlay stays ahead of the game and lowers his level, sending his SHOULDER RIGHT INTO JOE’S WEAK KNEE!! Finlay right back to the torn appendage! Joe’s momentum carries him across the ring on that one, gripping the hurt spot, but Finlay doesn’t give the ref any room to start a count. Instead, he goes over to Joe and takes his face and forces it against the steel frame with his foot! The camera gets a great close-up shot of Joe’s face being pressed against the diabolical cage, with Finlay even pulling on a rope for leverage. Finlay then enters a rabid mode and lets his foot off, only to grab Joe’s head in his own hands and starts GRINDING JOE’S FACE BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE UNFORGIVING STEEL!!

We can hear Joe’s screams all the way across the vast arena, but Finlay keeps it in a little long and allows Joe to give him a series of back kicks to the gut from his good leg, backing Finlay away. Joe gets to his feet now, notably limping now, towards the prone Irishman. Joe delivers a vicious CHOP(Wooooooo!) to Finlay’s open chest, which leaves Finlay reeling a bit. Joe then holds Finlay steady for another CHOP(Wooooooo!) that hurts as much as the first, but Finlay responds to this one with a blow to the head. Joe answers back with a hard right hand of his own, which Finlay gives one right back with, and before long, the slow tempo of before quickly ups with each blow, becoming ONE HUGE FLURRY OF PUNCHES, BACK AND FORTH, CENTER RING! The crowd is on fire for this extremely intense exchange, mirroring their brawl backstage and atop the Hammerstein balcony, when both men suddenly stop striking one another and execute another collar-and-elbow tie, this one even more intense than the ones in the opening, as we can see then forcing each other around, bouncing off ropes while still in the hold, and as a result, rocking the whole cage when they do so. They’re whipping each other around with authority, the crowd still on fire, but it’s broken apart by Finlay center ring, who makes it a European uppercut that spins Joe around…JUMPING TWISTING ENZEGUIRI!! ENZEGUIRI!! Joe uses the momentum from Finlay’s hit and turns it into a ridiculous blow!! The crowd is on their feet for that entire exchange between two brawlers, the referee now executing a count –

…1!!

…2!!

…3!!

…4!!

…5!!

…6!!

…7!!

NO!! Finlay once again is able to recover at the 7-8 mark, but he’s immediately met with hard blows to the head from Joe, who whips him into the ropes. On the rebound, Joe’s ducks under a clothesline attempt, only to get struck by a reverse elbow to the back of the head from Finlay, who didn’t keep running as Joe had anticipated. Finlay uses this to reach down, and strike Joe’s knee again very quickly before yanking him up over his shoulders…ALABAMASLAM!! FINLAY WITH AN ALABAMASLAM ON THE BIG MAN!! Finlay is very off balance after this move, having shifted a great deal of weight so quickly, backpedalling and resting on some ring ropes. Joe’s head whiplashes hard off the canvas from that completely unexpected maneuver, the referee getting the count on –

…1!!

…2!!

…3!!

…4!!

…5!!

…6!!

…7!!!

NO!

Joe gets back to his feet, checking on his still weak knee, but when he looks up, he’s quick to respond because rushing at him is Finlay SHILLELAGH IN HAND…but Joe drops right back onto one knee, avoiding an intended high-shot and strikes Finlay in the gut, doubling him over, before taking him and CHUNKING HIM RIGHT INTO THE STEEL CAGE AGAIN!! Finlay’s caught between the ropes and the cage wall closest to the entrance ramp, getting to his feet, but Joe’s not gonna let up on this one, looking towards the crowd for a moment before swirling around with his theatrics and rebounding off the opposite ropes…ELBOW SUICIDA TO FINLAY BETWEEN STEEL…AND THE STEEL CAGE WALL COLLAPSES UPON IMPACT!!!! THE WALL FALLS, BOTH MEN FALLING ON TOP OF IT!!!!

“HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!!”


Joey Styles:
OHH MY GAAAAHHHHDDD!!!

JBL:
I cannot believe what I just saw!!! Did they just break the damn cage?!?!

Joe is lying on top of Finlay, just now rolling off of him, still down on top of the cage wall, which has not become sort of a ramp on top of the bottom of the entrance ramp. The crowd is still losing their effin’ mind, the commentators somewhat speechless, as the camera angles survey the damage. The rest of the cage is largely unharmed aside from the big gaping whole now on its side, not completely collapsing, just causing that one wall to fall. We also notice that the blow evidently caused the ropes to give way, as the middle rope from the same side appears to have become undone and is now hanging from only one corner.

JBL:
For the first time in my life, I agree whole heartedly with these heathen fans.

Joey Styles:
These men are going a level beyond what we thought…my lord…are these men even gonna be able to move? They’ve destroyed the cage, destroyed the ring…will there be anything to return from this break to?

**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

As we return from the break, we enter a scene of chaos, as it appears Finlay and Joe aren’t gonna let a little like thing like a fallen wall stop them from beating the holy hell out of each other. They’re brawling on the outside perimeter now, going back and forth against each other, getting closer to the announce table. On the fallen wall side, we can see the referee that was manning the cage door has moved to the broken rope and has pulled out a toolbox from under the ring, apparently trying to fix it somehow. The camera doesn’t focus on him, instead, focusing on the brawling gentlemen involved. As they make their way around the announce table with their fight, Joe begins to get the upper hand with a short arm clothesline that knocks Finlay down, but Joe takes him and SLAMS HIS FACE AGAINST THE STEEL CAGE!! Again, the cage, broken or not, comes back into play.

Joe uses the damage done here to sit Joe down in a chair set up by the barricade corner. Joe backs away all the way to the other side, the crowd knowing where this should be going as Joe pats his thighs and the crowd chants with him – “OLE, OLE OLE OLE! OLE! OLE!” Joe rushes for the OLE KICK….NOBODY HOME!! Finlay’s risen, sending Joe’s leg into the barricade wall and bouncing off, but Finlay’s got the chair in hand, and SLAMS IT AGAINST JOE’S WEAK KNEE!!! Right back to the injured appendage goes Finlay, making definite use of his environment. Finlay drops the chair and goes over to the timekeeper’s table, reaching over and grabbing…THE RING BELL. Finlay grabs a hold of it with two hands, stalking Samoa Joe as he tries his best to get to his feet and stand vertical. Joe’s taking a while, but when he finally does, Finlay CHARGES WITH THE BELL…NO! Joe ducks his head, grabs hold of Finlay from behind, and tries to CHUNK HIM BACK INTO THE CAGE WALL…NO!! Finlay lets go of the bell and leaps onto the wall, looking as though he’s prepared to climb it, to stop Joe’s momentous motives. They’re back in front of the announce table, with Joe approaching the somewhat elevated Finlay now from behind and wrapping his arms around his waist. Joe tugs and tugs, but Finlay holds onto the cage for dear life, fearing what may be coming next, but several clubs to the spine later, Joe succeeds in prying Finlay loose…GERMAN SUPLEX OFF THE CAGE…THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!!! WOW!! JOE’S THROWN FINLAY OVER HIM AND THROUGH THE TABLE!!!

The momentous of pulling Finlay off immediately translates into this sickening move, prompting the crowd to once again let loose cries of “HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!” Both men are down, but the referee cannot execute a count because neither man is inside the cage, where the count must be taken place. Joe finally sits up, surveying the caused, staring daggers at the man he drove through the table just moments ago. The crowd is still on fire for the spot, but Joe’s got no time to waste – this man is down and needs to be in the ring. As the now exhausted Joe pulls Finlay back towards his feet to guide him back towards the huge gaping hole and put him back in, Finlay begins fighting back, throwing Joe’s grip off of him, however very groggily. Joe charges back at Finlay, only for him to sidestep and deliver a back kick to Joe’s weak left knee again, putting Joe back on one knee. Finlay then looks to grab the ring bell, Joe getting back to his feet and turning towards Finlay…RING BELL ACROSS THE SKULL!! RING BELL ACROSS THE SKULL!! MY GOODNESS!!!

Joe’s eyes tell the story, as they go motionless and he falls straight onto his back like a mighty oak. Finlay also knows good and well he needs to get Joe back in the ring now, so he takes the dead Samoan and starts dragging him back, where we can clearly see Joe’s been BUSTED OPEN. Finlay takes Joe back through the hole of the downed wall, chunking him center ring and telling the ref to count it.

…1!!

…2!!

…3!!

…4!!

…5!!

…6!!

…7!!

…8!!!

…9!!!

NO!!

JOE’S BACK TO HIS FEET!! He’s getting even more limp from his leg and he’s probably not sure where he is from the blow and the bleeding from the head, but he’s standing, giving Finlay a shock. The Irishman doesn’t waver, however, immediately taking Joe into a front headlock and nears the downed wall side…AND DRIVES JOES HEAD INTO IT WITH A DDT!!! Joe’s head goes crunching off the steel cage wall, Finlay taking his pains too, but not as much as Joe. Finlay gets up and steps away outside the ring, allowing the referee to count again…

…1!!

…2!!

…3!!

…4!!

…5!!

…6!!

…7!!

…8!!!

…9 -

NO!!

JOE’S UP AGAIN! Joe rises up after another near nine-count, Finlay in disbelief. While still outside, he grabs the chair that he used on Joe earlier and enters back through the empty side with it, promptly DRIVING IT RIGHT INTO JOE’S INJURED KNEE YET AGAIN!! Finlay knows Joe can’t get up with a broken leg, but he’s not done yet. Finlay wraps the chair around the injured knee, the crowd letting out an ominous ‘oooh’. After Finlay’s done setting it up, he LEAPS ONTO IT WITH THE FINLAY PRESS, POTENTIALLY BREAKING JOE’S LEG IN HALF!!! Joe is screaming in pain now, with Finlay enjoying the sight of the downed Machine, screaming in pain by his hands. Joe’s holding his knee close to him, but it does little to alleviate the pain, it seems. The referee begins the count again, Finlay knowing he’s got Joe this time…

…1!!

…2!!

…3!!

…4!!

…5!!

…6!!

…7!!
Joe crawls over to the ropes, beginning to use them to pull himself up…

…8!!!

…9!!!
Joe’s almost there…

…10 -

NO!!!

JOE’S BACK TO HIS FEET!! UNBELIEVABLE!! He’s clutching onto the ring ropes and using them as crutches, but he’s back up! Finlay is beyond disbelief right now, almost consumed with rage at Joe’s resolve. He still can’t beat him! Finlay, going a whole step further, goes over to the referee who’s been trying to repair the broken rope. He throws him aside and goes into the ref's toolbox to pull out…A WRENCH. And a wrench that’s bigger than usual, at that. Finlay stalks Joe with it for a second before LUNGING AT HIM WITH IT…BUT JOE STOPS IT! Joe holds Finlay’s arm suspended, the apparatus not touching him. Joe rips it from Finlay’s grip while simultaneously whipping him across the ring, and on the rebound, Joe spins while still holding the wrench…DISCUS WRENCH SHOT!!! DISCUS WRENCH SHOT!! A MOMENTOUS WRENCH CRUNCHING AGAINST A HUMAN SKULL!! OH LORD, FINLAY COULD BE DEAD!!!

The crowd pops for that wild move, Joe indeed possibly hoping that Finlay’s dead. With the show already into overrun here, both Joe and Finlay have reached exhaustion levels, Joe just managing to pull away and let the referee count his now BUSTED OPEN opponent.

…1!!

…2!!

…3!!

…4!!

…5!!

…6!!

…7!!

…8!!!

…9!!!

NO!!

FINLAY’S BACK TO HIS FEET!! Neither man can even stand straight, but they just won’t go down!! Blood now dripping all over each man’s face, will either of them even be able to go on here? It seems the two warriors will, as Joe attempts a charge a Finlay, but the Fighting Irishman is still ever aware and lands a low dropkick, going right back to the injured leg of Joe. Joe hits the canvas and grabs at it again, hitting the canvas in anger in frustration that he can’t put Finlay away and the fact that he keeps leaving his leg open. Finlay doesn’t waste much time, though, approaching Joe and wrapping his legs around…INTO THE CELTIC KNOT!! CELTIC KNOT!! THE STRAIN ON THE KNEE IS TREMENDOUS!!

Joe’s wrapped in pain once again, Finlay continuing to destroy the knee in hopes of its ultimate inhibition on Joe. The two stay tied together for a while, Joe trying furiously to break the hold, trying to roll over, but Finlay rolls with him, turning them back on their bottoms and keeping the hold intact. The crowd is trying their hardest to get Joe back into things, but Finlay will not allow it. Joe starts walking on his palms backward, trying to perhaps find something to get out this hold. He does this for several steps before his hand reaches the steel chair used to destroy his knee a few moments ago. He grips the chair in his hands…AND CLOCKS FINLAY ACROSS THE EXPOSED SKULL!! THE SICKENING IMPACT ECHOES ACROSS THE HAMMERSTEIN!!

Finlay has to let go of the hold, now possibly out cold, Joe taking several seconds to back into a corner and sit, tending to his possibly dislocated knee, blood still running down his face. The ref starts the count for Finlay –

…1!!

…2!!

…3!!

…4!!

…5!!

Joe stops the count? Joe, stumbling and limping, roams over to Finlay and brings him to his feet and puts him in a corner…and puts him on the top rope. Joe takes a step back out of both exhaustion and observation. The crimson mask of Joe looks up above Finlay before going back to Finlay and stands on the top rope, bringing Finlay with him, hoisting him farther into the cage corner. Not quite reaching the top of the cage, Joe is still able to reach around Finlay’s legs…LOOKING FOR THE MUSCLE BUSTER. Joe’s got it locked in from the top rope, even more elevated than normal….BUT JOE COLLAPSES!! THE KNEE GIVES WAY!! Joe and Finlay go crashing to the mat from their elevated stance, both men down.

For the second time these two lock horns, Joe’s knee gives way and takes away his finisher! Joe pounds the mat in intense frustration, realizing again that he can’t do what he needs. Finlay is still potentially KO’d, but Joe wants to go even further. He grapples the downed Finlay…CLUTCH!!! THE CLUTCH!!! JOE’S GOT THE REAR NAKED CHOKE LOCKED IN!! The move that got Joe the win last time is locked in, both men’s faces soaked with blood!! Joe is roaring in intensity, even if he can’t quite get the legs locked again. Finlay is fading fast, knowing what happened the last time he was here, but there’s nothing he can do. He’s locked in, and Joe’s got a deathgrip on, wanting Finlay to completely pass out by his hand. Finlay is reaching his hand out, trying to find something, anything…and his hand reaches the wrench. But before he can get a grip on it…JOE ROLLS OVER WITH FINLAY THE OTHER WAY, cutting him off!! The Clutch is still locked in, just rolled over. But even so, Finlay has the presence and mind to know that as he’s rolled over, he knows where his shillelagh is, reaches for it, grabs it…AND CLOCKS JOE REPEATEDLY IN THE KNEE, UNLOCKING THE BODYSCISSORS and forcing Joe to let go, but as he does, Finlay stumbles up and DRIVES THE STAFF INTO JOE’S TEMPLE!! Joe is out cold, with Finlay throwing the shillelagh down. The referee begins another count, but Dave looks like he’s looking for something more too...

…1!!

…2!!
Finlay grabs the wrench…

…3!!

…4!!
Dave is over to the turnbuckle holding the broken rope in place and uses the wrench to…

…5!!

…6!!
…to loosen it and have it come undone completely!!

…7!!

…8!!!

…9!!!

…NO!!

Somehow, Joe pulled himself to his feet! He was forced to use the ring ropes yet again, but Joe is up, but he can’t put any weight whatsoever on the injure knee now, it seems, as it could be completely dislocated or broken. Finlay doesn’t seem to deterred, however, as in his hands is no longer the wrench, but the entire ring rope that snapped off. He groggily waddles over to Joe and gives him a European uppercut, causing Joe to go backwards a bit and fall when he tries to catch himself on his injured knee. Finlay forces him back up, leaning him on the ropes…and begins to wrap one end of the severed rope around Joe’s neck. The crowd and commentators are in suspense at what could happen here, as Finlay seems to tie a small knot after it wraps Joe’s neck. Finlay then takes the remaining rope…and throws it over the top of the cage. There is a great deal of buzz, but now it may seem apparent what Finlay wants to do. Finlay wearily walks through the downed wall side of the cage, walking around the outside until he gets to the side with the rope dangling over the top of it. Finlay has to climb the cage a bit to get to the end, but then he grabs hold of it, propping his feet against the cage for leverage…pulls down…AND HE CHOKES THE LIVING FUCK OUT OF JOE, USING THE RING ROPE AS A NOOSE AND THE CAGE AS A GALLOWS!!! OHH MY GOODNESS!!

Finlay continues to tug down with intensity, screaming for Joe to just give up now. Joe’s body, which is now suspended above ground, is fighting, his fingers caught in the noose around his neck, his blood bleached face beginning to become a sickening shade of purple. Finlay continues to pull down, exalting in bloody vengeance. He finally lets go, Joe dropping back to the canvas onto his knees. Joe’s head, neck, and body all go limp, falling forward dramatically. As Finlay walks back to get into the ring, the referee’s count has started…

…1!!

…2!!

…3!!

…4!!
Finlay stands on the fallen cage wall, watching his damage from afar, stumbling to one knee himself, his blood dripping and staining the cage…

…5!!

…6!!
Joe’s still motionless

…7!!

…8!!!
Barely stirring, Finlay and the crowd staring in amazement that perhaps Joe could recover, driving on sheer pride…

…9!!!
Joe, almost zombie like, starts to get himself up, mouth hanging open to gasp for air…but then his DECIMATED LEG GIVES WAY, forcing him back facedown into the canvas…

…10!!!!


HERE IS YOUR WINNER…FINLAY at (29:58)


Finlay’s hand is raised by the referee on top of the downed cage wall, with the crowd giving both men a standing ovation for the bloodbath they just gave us.

Joey Styles:
Oh…oh my God…these men just didn’t beat each other to the point of incapacitation, but looked as though they wanted to kill one another…the carnage is incredible here…hell has asceneded to the Earth tonight, ladies and gentlemen, by the hands of these two men...

JBL:
Samoa Joe has not moved since falling to the mat after that hangin’…


As all marvel and proceed to give their props and pops, Finlay’s blood laden face then cracks a small smile before turning and walking away. EMTs are already on the scene coming down the ramp, with gurneys for each man. They’re use the downed cage wall as a ramp of sorts to get in the ring before trying to get the downed Joe situated. Finlay, however, says he shouldn't need one and opts to try and continue to walk away. Joe is being lifted onto his gurney as we begin to finally go off the air…

Fade…

To…

Black…

END SHOW






WORLD ABLAZE
Boston, Massachusetts – TD Banknorth Garden
November 11, 2007
*Current Card*

~AOW World Heavyweight Championship~
Chris Jericho(c) w/Paul "The Great" Wright v. Rob Van Dam

~AOW Tag Team Championship~
The World’s Greatest Tag Team(c) v. The Mercenaries


Hope you fellas enjoy. If nothing else, I just need a good bit of feedback on the main event and seeing if that match type works for anybody or not. I'd love to use it again, but not sure how it's seen in other's eyes. But there's the rest of the show too, I guess. Feedback will be returned, seeing as how a chunk of my reviewers now have threads. Hope this tides you over after my odd disappearance.
 
#69 ·
Okay, before I start this review, I just want to warn you that I am insanely tired, so if it isn't up to the "quality" that most of my reviews are, my apologies! Anywho, let's get this started! Again, I'll be reviewing as I read!

Huh... wasn't expecting for RVD to be Doane's opponent at all! Kind of bummed out that Doane lost the match cleanly, especially when Wright could have interfered and given Doane a cheap- but needed- victory. Either or, I'm trusting your judgement on this one. Still hoping that Masters and Doane become a team in the near future!

Having Heyman and Foley bicker backstage about Foley's "Power" could definitely lead to something very interesting in the future, and I'm hoping you do a bit more with this! I wouldn't mind seeing Foley as a heel authority figure like he was in TNA (Only I hope that, unlike TNA, you'd actually take it seriously!). Having Torrie come in and stir the pot a bit more between Paul and Mick was good, but also having her quickly calm things down was very believable! I'm really excited that Christian's coming back next week, and I'm interested to see what he does or says, and especially interested in seeing him interact with Torrie! Still my favorite storyline you have going on right now, bud! Having Jericho kill the moment for Torrie was also really good, very well written, makes me despise Jericho even more! I really am hoping that this eventually turns into Christian VS Jericho. Their feud over Trish in 2003-2004 was one of my favorite feuds that WWE had in the past decade, and I think that you could make Christian-Jericho one of my favorite BTB feuds, as well!

The 50,000 dollar challenge that Hassan issued is very interesting! Reminds me of something that Ted DiBiase would have done back in the day! While I can imagine Punk somehow sneaking his way into the challenge, I'm hoping that you don't do that... at least not for awhile! As long as you don't have it blow off too early or too late, this could be very interesting to see!

Now, I knew that Sons of the Dungeon and American Made were going to face off at some point, but I have to admit, I'm shocked to see you give the match away so soon! I think that waiting and letting tension build up between the two until a bigger night, like World Ablaze, would have been a better build, but I'm not complaining! That was one hell of a match, but I almost feel that having the Sons go over pretty clean kind of buries them a bit. That said, I know that you know how to construct a good story, and I have a feeling that this is far from over, so I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds in store for these teams! The attack by (What I assume to be) this third Samoan team was actually a huge shock for me! Kind of looking forward to seeing what Siaki and Afa's intentions were... personally, I'm hoping that the three of them have a giant feud, kind of like the Dudleys, Hardy's and E&C back in the early 2000's!

Having Sydal take Hassan to his limits was a good way to kick off the $50,000 challenge. Despite losing, I don't feel that this buries Matt that badly, but it does wonders for Hassan! The cheap win definitely helps to NOT hurt Matt while building Hassan's character! Great way to kick off the angle, I could see this as a good way to debut some new talent, if you have any lined up!

While I'm thinking about it, I think that having an updated roster post after World Ablaze could benefit us, the readers, a little bit! Quite a few names have come into AOW since the debut, and at times, it gets kind of hard to remember who is or isn't on the roster, who is or isn't teaming up, whose in what division, ext. I mean, if you have more names lined up to come in, don't bother quite yet, but it would definitely help me remember the rosters a bit more!

Man, having Danielson hack Helms actually made me laugh out loud! Anyway, I cannot wait for their match! The build has been really good, but I think that their match at the 90 minute debut should probably be the blow off between the two. I can't really see how this could go on after the match unless Helms won, but I don't wanna see the Cruiserweight title (Or any title, for that matter) change hands too much. I don't believe in the "Titles are a prop" mentality, and I think that titles should have a level of credibility to them, so seeing it change hands so soon would kind of bum me out!

Jeez, brutal fucking match! I have to say that the cage falling apart spot was the best part of the match, mostly because we got an "OH MY GOD" out of Joey (No offence, JR, but that's the best line in announcing history!). I'm really shocked that Finlay won this match, and because of that, I don't think that this is quite over! I don't see how you could top this match unless you had the two face off in some kind of crazy Japanese style death match (Which I would LOVE, mind you)! The match flowed pretty well, so I'd definitely like to see it come back at some point (Not too soon, of course! Matches like this should only be broken out every great now and again), you did a damn good job!

All in all, pretty good show! It felt a little bit shorter then the last few shows, but that could be because I'm so out of it! Also, it could be because I'm as tired as I am, but I wish you would have put an "Announced for next week" thing at the end of the post. Looking forward to next week's show, hoping I don't have to wait such a long time for it to be posted (I understand how hypocritical that statement is, if people pay attention to how much I update my BTB).

Peace, Love,
Brandon Brownson
 
#70 ·
Ah, sweet. Worked out for me leaving Wrestling Forums for a few weeks. I come back, you've a ball of shows posted, I read them all and review the latest -- and another pops up straight away. Lovin' it, bro.

Again, like the last show, brilliant opening video package. Sets the right tone heading into Oblivion each week. The Ken Doane promo was weak in my opinion, especially since it was at the start of the show. Maybe would have had Van Dam come out a cut something before hand, maybe about his title shot. Would have been a better idea. The match is self was good, and y'know I love my RVD shit. So I was pleased he went over. He needed that win and I would have lost it if Kenny from the Spirit Squad beat my main man I'm gunning for in this thread. I want him AOW Champion -- note to board of managment, MAKE IT HAPPEN. Anyway, on a more serious note, match was well written and I enjoyed it. Simple indimidation from Big Show. I dunno if you have a Wellness Policy in AOW, because unless Van Dam was too high of smoking the ganja and too paranoid to figure it out, he should have seen this. Yet he didn't, he was like -- "ugh... what's going on, man?". Is he smoking the weed? I won't report you if you tell me he is.

Again, even though Jericho wasn't directly involved, liked I said my last review, the whole "worthy man" thing? I love it, bro. Great aura to Jericho in this thread and he's one of my favourite workers. Good commentary from JBL and Styles, too. I like that combination.

And yet another segment involving Jericho that had me glued to the screen reading. "One.. step.. ahead". He most certainly is. Maybe, eh, maybe just hold out on that RVD title run for... maybe just a few more... eh... maybe just a little while longer. Alright dude, I say this once more and then I'll leave it be -- but take that bleedin' belt off Hassan, shove all his stupid money up his arse and send him back to the indies.

This clears up my confusion. Nice to see the video package from last week subconciously got me prepared for this one. Nemeth and Swagger (Hager) make a good team, in my opinion, in WWE -- but with you're slight repackaging their even better. So a good team choice to break in the "Sons of the Dungeon" Kidd and DH Smith. At first, after reading the match, I was thinking.. okay, feck your video package, these lads just got buried. But thinking back on the match, they did fairly well, put up a good offense and that... so hopefully this leads to a rematch, where Kidd and Hart Smith go over. They'd wanna be going over, too. Otherwise, they'll end up looking weak, dude. I know you gotta have your boys win, but if SOD are gonna be a main stay in the tag division which is already loaded nicely, do them a favour and put them over against the other lads next week. On the bright side, the "you're a terroist" lines from Bradshaw had me cracking up. Joey Styles... hah, a bloody terrorist. What will you think of next?

You really know how the right the 'oul video packages, don't you? Perfecto dude. You manage to write them in a non-wrestling type way but being able to link them in with each other. It's f'n brilliant, if you ask me, bro. Nice to see an extension to the hour and half mark. But let me keep this next segment review peice short and sweet... I only read the next match because I saw Sydal and wanted him to beat the shite out of Hassan. He didn't. This made me angry. This whole Gregory Helms lie gimmick is good. Seems like at this stage he's actually believing them. Mad man. Stealing the title was cool, I must say. I like that angle style. It'd be nice to see Helms with the title though, I dig his gimmick.

The main event. The match gimmick is cool, man. I like it. Nice to also see Finlay in the mian event and Joe. Big match for TV, though, but I suppose AOW is in it's formation years to it's to be expected. Cool shit free on TV is what draws them in at first. Then water it down, slowly over a couple of years and big up ppv's. Wow... you really went for it with this match. One of the best matches I've seen on a weekly BTB show in my time -- quality and quantity wise, as well. I'm not gonna do that bullshit match re-cap thing, why would I? That's bullshit and doesn't help you. We both know what you wrote and I'm telling you it's good. The chair and ring bell shots, "USING THE RING ROPE AS A NOOSE AND THE CAGE AS A GALLOWS!!!" -- that line was kinda eerily perfect to describe what was happening at the time, the downed cage -- all that shit was hot. Great main event and I love the new gimmick match. Keep it, bro. Hopefully you feel the right time to whip it out again is soon enough, don't want to have to wait long for another one.

All in all, another very good show. Keep up the good work, man. Getting more familiar with the thread now, following all storylines and stuff -- loving it and it'll be hard not to keep looking out for your shows.
 
#71 ·
Oblivion Feedback

Nice way to start the show with Van Dam picking up a needed victory. Would've perhaps liked to have seen a bit longer with Doane really testing RVD, though i get that Van Dam's gotta look mighty strong.

Good stuff with Foley and Heyman here. Liked how Heyman put it forward that it's Foley working for him, good stuff. Torrie's definitely got an interesting story going on here and i love the way you've got Jericho manipulating her, it's brilliant and this was no different. Great line at the end about her not being able to walk away until Jericho says. Can't wait to see what you do with Christian next week.

Very nice little set up from Hassan for this 5 Minute 50k challenge. Very unique and looking forward to seeing it.

Great way of showcasing two new teams here. Giving them 15 minutes to just go out and do their thing. Good job here and i'm looking forward to their feud kicking on in the coming weeks. Pleased to see American Made win here though.

Or maybe we won't see where this feud heads lol. Nice impact from this new team here and intrigued what route you go with them now. Possible three way feud, we shall see.

Sadly Sydal never stood a chance against Hassan here. Glad to see you continuing to build Hassan up nicely and i'm sure a match with Punk beckons soon.

Really enjoyed the Danielson-Helms stuff here. The fact Danielson went the whole hacking route was great and something i didn't expect. Liked his end paragraph about how it's what happens inside the ring that matters. Should be a good one next week.

I'm really glad you chose to main event with Joe and Finlay here. It deserved the main event slot and it certainly didn't disappoint. Some brutal stuff here as expected and clearly the cage spot was the highlight. In a weird kinda way i'd rather it didn't actually happen as this was kinda the main thing that separated this from a usual Last Man Standing match. On the whole though this match definitely worked well and it's fitting you gave it to these two, any others and it may've disappointed. Great job on the whole here, first off for thinking this up and secondly for pulling it off. Right man won to boot.

Overall it was no doubt an enjoyable show as ever. My only problem was i'd have liked to have seen some more interaction from Jericho and Van Dam. Maybe something from the tag champs as well but your tag division definitely went up a notch tonight. Joe/Finlay was great, Hassan's new challenge will be interesting and the Christian/Torrie/Foley/Jericho dealings moved forward nicely. Very much looking forward to the next show as it promises a lot and i'm sure you'll deliver.
 
#72 ·
Actually, now that CP says something, it has been a little while since we've seen our tag team champions. You're doing a lot of work on the division as a whole, but not having the champions appear as of late is kind of a "Two steps forward, one step back" situation. Maybe at least have Haas & Benjamin pop up back stage? (If it's London and Kendrick who are champions, and not WGTT, I'll feel really silly, but I guess it'll help my point haha)
 
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