Back from break, we see Bryan Conroy in
his office with Helen Summers.
Conroy: I’ll tell you, Helen, these guys
have no control over themselves. I mean, I don’t mind the occasional beat down
every now and again, but this is out of line. These two jokers just cost me a
TON of money.
Helen: I know. They are inconsiderate and have no understanding of the plight
of an important man such as yourself.
Conroy: Exactly what I was thinking.
Just then, there is a knock at Conroy’s door.
Conroy: (sigh) Who could this be? Come
in!
The door opens, and Rudy Montenora enters the office. Rudy’s presence
brings a smile to Conroy’s face.
Conroy: Rudy! My man! How have you been?
Montenora: Well you know, I’m doing ok. That whole acting thing isn’t working
out as well as I might have hoped, but I’m still plugging away.
Conroy: That’s good to hear.
Montenora: But of course, I’m here tonight to grow one step closer to taking
home $500 grand of your money.
Conroy: Hey Rudy, after all we’ve been through together, I’d be more than happy
to hand it over to you.
Montenora: That’s what I’m talking about. Two-time CAW Tag Team Champions.
Conroy: That’s right. And when I took over FSW, you were one of the first guys
I brought over with me from CAW. And my favorite Rudy Montenora moment, when I
was having my issue with my cousin Mike Troha three years ago and was the
subject of a beatdown, you were there, in your PWA debut to bail me out. I was
endlessly grateful for that.
Montenora: Don’t mention it. I do what I can do for my friends. Which is why I
came here. Bryan, tonight, I’m going to do you the favor of all favors. I’m
going to beat Kerry Cox’s ass and send him packing from this tournament.
Conroy: Now that’s what I like to hear.
Conroy and Montenora smile and shake hands, but suddenly, Solomon and
Briggs come blasting through the wall of Conroy’s office, brawling viciously!
Helen screams out in terror and Conroy yells for security to come to the room.
When security arrives, he has them escort Solomon and Briggs away, but not
before he offers them some choice words.
Conroy: You heard what I had to say out
in the ring, and you just chose to ignore it! That’s it! You’re both suspended,
two weeks! I’ll see you both on the 23rd. Take them away, boys.
The fans boo this decision, and Solomon and Briggs glare at Conroy angrily
as they are taken away. Conroy turns back to Rudy, sighs, and begins speaking.
Conroy: Anyway, good luck out there.
You’re up next.
Montenora: Oh I know. And thanks,
-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --
Back at ringside,
"Lose Yourself" by Eminem hits the speakers, and the fans still cheer
fairly loudly for Rudy Montenora as he makes his way to the ring, despite his
very recent friendly conversation with the hated new owner of this company.
Montenora hears a light smattering of boos as he enters the ring, but blocks
them out, and prepares for his first official PWA match since losing to
Hollywood Mike Griffin at Walking Wounded this past September, though he is no
more a member of the full-time PWA roster now than he was then. As Montenora
prepares himself in the ring, "War Machine" by KISS thumps onto the
speakers, and Kerry Cox makes his way to the ring, looking to be extremely
pissed off. Cox wastes little time in getting down to the ring and getting
face-to-face with Montenora, prompting the bell to sound.
Troy: Alright, here we go! Golden Ring tournament
action, and it starts now!
Hosemann: Rudy Montenora actually told Bryan Conroy that he would do him a favor
and take Montenora out here, but it remains to be seen whether Montenora will
actually be able to make good on his promise.
* GOLDEN RING TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINAL:
KERRY COX VS. RUDY MONTENORA *
Referee: Matt Hansen
Cox and Montenora stare
each other down in the ring, and begin jawing back and forth. Finally, the
cocky Montenora slaps Cox directly across the face, which prompts boos to
abound from the capacity
Hosemann: I've known Kerry Cox a long time, Troy, and it's best to stay on his
good side when he is pissed off, believe me! Rudy Montenora hasn't wrestled
regularly in two years, and he is feeling the effects of a pissed off and focused
Kerry Cox right now!
Cox successfully applies the figure-four, and Montenora screams out in
intense pain. Cox keeps the hold applied with all his force, and Montenora
struggles to stay alive in it. Finally, after a lengthy struggle, Montenora is
able to reach out and grab the bottom rope, granting him a temporary reprieve.
Cox relinquishes the hold and tries to lift Montenora up, but Montenora nails
Cox with a furious low blow in plain sight of the official! Montenora receives
a stern warning from referee Matt Hansen, but Montenora smugly dismisses him,
and receives a round of boos from the crowd in response. Montenora then stomps
away on Cox, looking to pour on the pressure, but when he goes to lift Cox up,
Cox nails Montenora with a swift low blow, also in plain sight of the official!
The fans cheer loudly at this, and this time, the referee turns a blind eye to
it! Cox then lifts Montenora up again, and signals for the Coxsucker DDT!
Troy: Alright, here we go! Cox could be just seconds
away from advancing to the semifinal round of the Golden Ring tournament!
Hosemann: Uh oh! It looks like we've got company!
The fans begin booing loudly as they notice Bryan Conroy and Helen
Summers appear at the top of the ramp, shouting at Kerry Cox. Cox shouts back
at them, dropping Montenora from his grasp. The shouting match continues,
allowing Montenora sufficient time to get back to his feet. Then, Cox turns
around, and Montenora lunges at him with the superkick, but Cox shrewdly
sidesteps it, and rolls Montenora up in a small package, grabbing a handful of
tights that the referee doesn't see! One, two, three!
Hosemann: He outsmarted him,
Montenora gets up, livid, and tries to clothesline Cox down to the mat.
However, Cox ducks under again, boots Montenora in the stomach, and drills him
with the Coxsucker DDT! Anthony Failla then runs down from the back at Conroy's
urging, and charges at Cox! However, Cox sees him coming and escapes through
the crowd before Failla can get to him, as "War Machine" blares over
the speakers and the fans cheer thunderously!
Hosemann: I would temper that joy, Troy, because we all know what Conroy is
like when he's not happy.
Troy: Whatever, Scott, for now, I am happy! Folks, we're taking a break, and
then we'll be right back!
*
WINNER VIA PINFALL: KERRY COX *
-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --
Back from break, the
camera shows a livid Bryan Conroy, and Helen Summers and Anthony Failla trying
to calm down. As this is happening, the door to Conroy’s office opens and in walks
Justin Schenck, unannounced. Conroy does not react well to his presence.
Conroy: What the hell do you want?!
Schenck: Whoa, whoa! I didn’t mean for any trouble. I just have a proposition
for you, Bryan. Obviously, you know what just happened out there with Rudy.
Kerry was able to surprise Rudy with a quick, illegal rollup, and after the
match, you only had one guy to send out to try to attack him. So, of course, he
escaped. But what if you had a whole fleet of people you could send after him?
Conroy: I’m intrigued, go on.
Schenck: I’m here to offer the services of the Legacy to your noble cause. I’d
like to be a close ally of yours and help support you in any way you’d need.
Conroy: You know what, Justin? You’ve sold me. Well done. Effective pitch. I’ll
consider the Legacy friends of the administration. And just to prove it to you,
since you guaranteed that you’re going to bring the tag team championship back
to the Legacy, I’ll give Alpha Omega
another shot to prove you right.
Schenck: Thanks Mr. Conroy, and I really do appreciate it, but we have a slight
problem there. The Omega Steve Beovich tweaked his shoulder during that match
at Animosity, and he is going to miss a few weeks of action.
Conroy: Hmm. Well then, here’s what we’re going to do. I don’t want to just
give another team a shot at the belts, so we’re going to take Greg Price, and
we’re going to put him one-on-one with Renegade next week on Frequency. And, if
Price can win that match, he and a partner of his choosing can challenge for
the belts two weeks later on May 30, the 200th episode of this fine program..
Schenck: Done. Sounds great. Also, just one more thing. Hollywood Mike Griffin
asked me to ask you for a favor.
Conroy: What kind of favor?
Schenck: He wants a shot at Jackie Baccaro and the PWA Championship. Now if you
say no, you say no, but I’m just relaying the message.
Conroy: Understood. Umm…no. No shot.
Schenck: No?
Conroy: No.
Schenck: Can I ask why?
Conroy: Sure.
Schenck: Understood. It’s a fair point.
Conroy: Thanks for understanding.
Schenck: No problem. So, can I be let in on this company direction?
Conroy: In due time, Justin. In due time. But for now, welcome aboard.
Conroy and Schenck then
shake hands and smile, and the shot cuts away,
In another portion of the backstage area, we see Scott Cornelius standing
by with Greg Tantalus.
Cornelius: Alright, I’m here with Greg
Tantalus, and Greg, I’d like to get your comments following that demoralizing
loss to Jackie Baccaro in the PWA Championship match three nights ago at
Animosity. What is your mental state right now, and perhaps more importantly,
what is the physical state of your sister after that attack?
Tantalus: Well Scott, it’s certainly been a rough few days, no doubt about
that. But first, let me address Lauren, and thanks for asking about her. I have
good news. The doctors have said that she did NOT suffer a concussion, and in
fact, she asked me to make an announcement for her tonight.
Cornelius: By all means, go ahead.
Tantalus: Several weeks ago, Kerry Cox
signed Lauren to a new contract as a wrestler in the PWA. Perplexed? Don’t be.
About two months ago, Lauren received official medical clearance to return to
the ring after her serious concussion in 2004. Apparently, her condition has
improved, and she is ready to go. She was a little shaken up by the chair shot
Saturday night, of course, but it hasn’t set her back at all, and she is on
course to return to the ring, right here next week.
The fans cheer loudly at this announcement.
Cornelius: Well, who will she be facing?
Tantalus: Well, she’ll be picking up right where she left off, of course.
Lauren next week will go one-on-one with the last woman she faced in November
2004, Camieko. And she is very psyched about it. But, changing topics to Jackie
Baccaro, I can’t express to you just how…
Suddenly, Tantalus stops talking when he notices a smirking Miracle Mike
Troha standing in front of him.
Troha: I know. Let me guess. You feel you
were screwed by the administration, by the wrestlers, by the champion, by
everyone, in not being able to walk away with the PWA Championship, right Greg?
If I’ve heard one excuse from you, I’ve heard them all. Funny though. Because
what could you excuse possibly be once I beat you next week and advance on to
the semifinals of the Golden Ring tournament myself?
Tantalus: You wanna go right now?
Troha: No need to. I strike when the time is right, Tantalus. But if that’s an
open challenge for me to strike, then consider your challenge accepted. But let
me say this much to you, Tantalus. We’ve had our ups and downs over the years,
and I’ve had great respect for you as a competitor, and I still do. But as a
human being, I have no respect for you whatsoeve.
Tantalus: You don’t have to respect me to find yourself staring at the lights
next week, you little bitch.
Troha: (snickers) Whatever you say, Greg.
Troha then walks off camera and Tantalus glares back at him angrily as we
take a commercial break.
-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --
Back from break,
“Determined” by Mudvayne explodes onto the speakers, and the fans begin
cheering wildly as Speed Demon makes his way to the ring.
Hosemann: And check out the non-reaction from Speed Demon to this response! He
really seems like a completely different person since he’s returned,
Speed Demon grabs a
microphone and steps into the ring, ready to speak.
Demon: Three nights ago, at Animosity, I
gained a small measure of revenge on the Army of the Damned for all the hurt
and pain they’ve caused me. This war will not be over, and it will never be
over, until the entire Army of the Damned is completely and utterly destroyed.
A mere victory is not enough for me. It isn’t even close to enough. I want all
three of those bastards who tried to ruin my life and tried to make me a shell
of a man put through immense pain and suffering before ultimately succumbing.
First and foremost, that starts with you, Bishop Cross. Cross, I blame you for
everything that’s happened. It was you that started the Army of the Damned, it
was you that recruited the Lost Souls to join, and it was you that decided to
make an example out of my when I did not accept your invitation to join. Cross,
I blame you for the scars on my face, I blame you for the pain in my heart, and
I blame you for Dana. I know that you know what became of Dana Chapman, the
sweet beautiful angel a cold lost soul like myself was beginning to warm to.
She was a bright shining light that illuminated the darkness within me. And
you, you bastards, you took her away from me. It was just about a year ago
when, at Dana’s urging, I opted not to join the Army in its infancy. Reaper did
join, and for the next few weeks, I was made an example. And in the process of
that, those three bastards attacked not only me, not only scarred my face, but
they attacked Dana and left her in a coma. In a COMA! Do you know what has
become of Dana Chapman since then? She remained in a coma for months, only to
awaken having lost most of her short-term memory. She had no recollection of who
I was. And to make it worse, her parents, her family, decided that I should
just leave and not let her remember who I was, because if I did, she might
remember what happened. They wanted her to make clean break from this god
forsaken life, and I couldn’t blame them. But where did that leave me? I’m
still here. And Cross, Loki, Reaper, all three of you will pay for my pain. And
the price you pay will be your careers and your souls. I will bring you all to
a world of bleak darkness from which you can never escape. And Cross, it starts
with you. First, I cut off the head. So Cross, get your spineless carcass out
here now so we can finish this.
After several moments of inactivity, Bishop Cross’ face appears on the
Jumbotron. The fans boo at the sight of it.
Cross: I bet you’d really love that,
wouldn’t you, Demon? Well it’s not going to happen. Not now. If you really
think you’ll have any chance of getting to me, I implore you to think again.
Examine your surroundings, Demon, and realize that this is a battle you can
never win.
Just then, Demon is blindsided by Loki and Reaper and floored hard! The
fans boo wildly as Loki and Reaper pound away on Speed Demon. The video shot
cuts out, and Bishop Cross begins casually making his way to the ring. When
Cross enters, Loki and Reaper lift Demon up, who is semi-defenseless, and Cross
slaps him across the face before brutalizing him with the Crossfire! The Army
of the Damned then stands, laughing, in the ring as “We Who Are Not As Others”
by Sepultura blares onto the speakers, the fans boo feverishly, and we take a
commercial break.
--
COMMERCIAL BREAK --
As we return, we see the
PWA World Heavyweight Champion Jackie Baccaro stretching out in the backstage
area, preparing for his imminent battle with Jason Calysto in the quarterfinals
of the Golden Ring tournament. His manager Magnifica is by his side.
Magnifica: I mean, can you believe it?
Lauren Tantalus returning? What gives? I mean, granted, I’ve never had a
one-on-one match against her, and our eras around here didn’t really overlap,
but still, does she really think she can just stay out of the game for this
long and then just suddenly jump back into it?
Baccaro: What do you care? It’s not like you really wrestle yourself anymore. I
mean, you haven’t even had a match back yet. We all know that match against
Morgan Day the other night was a total setup.
Magnifica: Of course it was. I had nothing to gain by fighting her there, and
she needed to be taught a lesson. A valuable lesson. And I think we’ve
accomplished that.
Baccaro: We did. So why care about Lauren?
Magnifica: I don’t, I guess. Just maybe a little intrigued, that’s all.
Baccaro: Well I wouldn’t worry about anything these days, because we’ve got
ourselves a very powerful ally in Mr. Bryan Conroy.
Magnifica: Yeah totally. And props to you for working that alliance out.
Baccaro: I just figured it’s very important to have friends in high places, and
when he came back in March, it just seemed silly not to strike up a friendship
with the guy. He’s always trying to figure out ways to get ahead, he loves our
work, and I knew he’d find a way to take the company back. And his vision for
the future, forget about it!
Magnifica: Yeah, it’s certainly going to be a very satisfying day when that
gets announced.
Just then, the dressing room door swings open and the PWA Women’s Champion
Keiko Ishida bursts inside.
Magnifica: Keiko! What brings you here?
Keiko: We have to talk.
Magnifica: It’s ok, really. You don’t have to thank me for helping you win back
that title two weeks ago.
Keiko: It’s exactly the opposite. Walter Gindin doesn’t even know I’m here
saying this to you, but it must be said. I did not appreciate your help. I want
to be Women’s Champion on my own merit, not because you decided to help me win.
I was very close to finally cleanly beating Morgan Day. Every win I have over
her has been tainted in some way, and you only perpetuated that. I demand an
apology.
Magnifica: An APOLOGY?! I really don’t understand this. But fine, I’m sorry.
I’m sorry you’re a freakin’ crackhead who doesn’t know a gift when she sees it!
You unappreciative whore!
Keiko: (calmly) You have made your choice. Now live with it. Consider yourself
an enemy of Keiko Ishida.
Keiko then turns and exits the room without turning back. After she
leaves, Baccaro and Magnifica look at each other.
Magnifica: What the hell just happened?
Baccaro: I don’t know. But something is gonna have to be done about that.
Magnifica: Oh without a doubt. How does Magnifica, PWA Women’s Champion sound
to you?
Baccaro: Sounds like music to my ears. Now let’s hit the ring. It’s time to
take Jason Calysto to school.
Baccaro and Magnifica nod
affirmatively to each other and exit, headed for the ring, as we take our final
commercial break.
-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --
Back from break,
"Things Done Changed" by Notorious BIG blares onto the speakers, and
the fans begin booing loudly as Magnifica leads the PWA World Heavyweight
Champion Jackie Baccaro to the ring, as we get set for our main event.
Magnifica, wearing attire that can only be likened to that of a female pimp - a
long pink overcoat and a pink fedora with a feather in the brim - takes
her place on the outside of the ring, and cheers Baccaro on as he hands her the
championship belt and begins stretching himself out on the ropes. Moments
later, "F*ckin in the Bushes" by Oasis blares onto the speakers, and
The Iceman Jason Calysto emerges to a riotous roar of approval from the
Troy: Alright, here it goes! Jackie Baccaro and
Jason Calysto are about to go at it in Golden Ring tournament quarterfinal
action!
Hosemann: These two are certainly no strangers to one another,
Troy: I don't know,
Scott. I tend to disagree with you on that front. I don't think Bryan Conroy
would let a guy like Calysto anywhere near Baccaro. I think this might be
Calysto's one chance at vindiciation, and he needs to make the most of it.
* GOLDEN
RING TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINAL: NON-TITLE MATCH: PWA CHAMPION JACKIE BACCARO
VS. JASON CALYSTO *
Referee:
Tom Stevens
Baccaro and Calysto stare
each other down in the center of the ring for several moments before either man
makes a move. Finally, the two lock up, and it is Baccaro that comes out
successful, violently shoving Calysto down to the mat and then obnoxiously
flexing his muscles, which infuriates the crowd and prompts Magnifica to let
loose with a round of applause. The Iceman pops back up, and calls for another
lock up with the champion. Baccaro is amused by this and snickers, obviously
feeling vastly superior to Calysto in the strength department. Nevertheless, he
indulges the Iceman, and the two lock up again. This time, however, Baccaro
shoves Calysto off, but the Iceman is able to use the momentum to bounce himself
off the ropes and rebound by downing Baccaro with a hard flying forearm!
Calysto then immediately bounces on Baccaro and locks in a fujiwara armbar, and
the fans cheer wildly!
Hosemann: That's why this man was a first-ballot Hall of Famer,
Baccaro cries out in pain from the armbar, but is able to suck it up
and pull himself to the ropes, forcing the hold to be broken. Baccaro pulls
himself up, and Calysto charges at him, but Baccaro ducks under the bottom rope
and slides out of the ring for a breather. The fans boo this, but Calysto gets
a running start and performs a suicide dive over the top rope that connects
hard with Baccaro, taking them both out! The fans cheer wildly at this, and
Magnifica quickly runs over to Baccaro and tries to get him to get back to his
feet.
Troy: These guys need to get back in the ring fast,
Scott!
Hosemann: They certainly do! If the referee reaches
the count of ten before either man gets back in there, both Calysto and Baccaro
will be eliminated from the tournament, and the winner of next week's bout
between Anthony Failla and Jaguar will advance straight to the finals!
Magnifica helps Baccaro back to his feet, and the champion then slides
himself back into the ring. Calysto, who took a bad spill off that suicide dive,
takes a bit longer to get back up, but is able to get himself back into the
ring just as the referee counts nine. As Calysto rolls back inside, Baccaro
begins stomping him hard, pressing his advantage. Baccaro then lifts Calysto up
and tosses him into the ropes, stinging him with hard knife-edge chops to the
chest. Calysto staggers forward, and Baccaro grabs him and heaves him across
the ring with a brutal overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Baccaro then uses this
opportunity to pose and taunt the crowd, which is less than appreciative of his
gestures. The champion, at length, goes for a cover... one, two, and Calysto
kicks out. Baccaro, undaunted, lifts the Iceman off the mat and locks him in a
hard bearhug, shaking the former champion about and trying hard to break his
ribs.
Hosemann: Jackie Baccaro's bearhug is one of the
more unpleasant things a man can experience, and Calysto has found himself
locked in that predicament right now. You're absolutely right, Troy. Calysto
needs to find a way out of this, and fast, or it's going to be big trouble.
The fans rally behind Calysto, stamping their feet and cheering, hoping
to get the Iceman's adrenaline flowing. It appears to work, as Calysto fights
back from a limp state, begging off the referee who closes in to ask if he
submits. Finally, Calysto jams his thumb hard into Baccaro's eye, which weakens
the hold, and then Calysto continuously peppers him with elbow shots to the
side of the head, eventually breaking the lock! Baccaro staggers away, and the
Iceman charges, but Baccaro turns on him violently, and nearly takes Calysto's
head off with a crushing clothesline! The fans boo loudly, and Baccaro stalks,
waiting for Calysto to get up. When he does, Baccaro, in one fluid motion,
springboards himself off the top rope, spins around in mid air, and comes at
Calysto with a clothesline... but Calysto ducks out of the way! Baccaro hits
the mat hard, and gets to his knees, but Calysto dives at him and ties him in a
sudden
Hosemann: What an unbelievable victory,
Immediately after the victory, a furious Baccaro starts unloading on
Calysto with hard shots to the jaw. Calysto ultimately goes down, and Magnfica
enters the ring, and the two unleash a hard double-team on the former champion.
Then, however, the fans start cheering wildly as Greg Tantalus storms down the
aisle! Tantalus starts unloading on Baccaro, and Calysto then gets up, and is
able to toss Magnifica out of the ring! However, suddenly, The Alpha Greg
Price, Darrin Giles, and Infernus of the Legacy dart down the aisle and swarm
Calysto, just as Tantalus rids the ring of Baccaro! Then, Tantalus turns
around, and is clobbered down with a chair by Mike Troha, his opponent in this
tournament next week! Baccaro then re-enters the ring and crushes Tantalus down
with a furious Baccaro Bomb! As the Legacy does a number on Calysto, and Troha,
Baccaro, and Magnifica smile over the broken body of Greg Tantalus, the shot
cuts to the entrance ramp, where Bryan Conroy, Helen Summers, Anthony Failla,
and Justin Schenck emerge. Failla and Helen applaud, and Conroy shakes hands
with Schenck. The fans are booing raucously as Calysto and Tantalus are
decimated in the ring and we fade to black.
Hosemann:
* WINNER VIA
PINFALL: JASON CALYSTO *
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