Tuesday, April 20, 2004

ICWW: Civil Action (Apr 20, 2004)

Episode #38

The return of Civil Action kicked off with a huge pop from the crowd. Buddy Luv and Stat Man talked about Worlds Collide III, that went down just two days ago, and were excited to see how the aftermath of things played out.

Michael Lucifer’s music hit, as the former International champion made his way down to the ring. Lucifer talked about how his horsemen let him down at Worlds Collide, and stated that he would no longer team with a group of losers. He accused Marz of bringing the team down, by losing the final match to Violent J. Even after Lucifer basically handed Marz the belt at Panic Attack, he couldn’t accomplish a simple task like defeating Violent J. There was a lesson to be taught, and Marz would learn it later in the night in the headlining match. Michael Lucifer left the ring in time for the first match of the night to begin.

Marc Scott vs The Nomad
The recently returned Nomad made his way to the ring after a disappointing loss at Worlds Collide. The Nomad was looking to redeem himself as one of the top superstars in the ranks. Marc Scott’s cockiness played a real advantage to him in this match, as it started off with an exchange of shots and blows. After a pretty even, back and fourth match, Marc Scott managed to sneak in a low blow, and got the roll up, using the ropes for leverage.
Winner: Marc Scott via pin fall [5:36]

Violent J was walking through the backstage area, looking pretty proud of himself with the International title on one shoulder, and the JCW title on the other. He approached a locker room and opened the door to reveal Statix and Oozaru sitting on the inside. He informed them that as the new booker, he was willing to give one of them the opportunity of a lifetime later in the night. He would allow one of them to take on the International champion in a non-title match. Statix jumped at the opportunity, telling the Y2Juggalo that he would take him on. Violent J told Statix he was cute, but putting someone so low on the card in a match with himself, wouldn’t make for good ratings. Violent J then winked at Oozaru before leaving the room.

A familiar theme hit the arena as Paul Heyman appeared on the ramp. The crowd’s reaction was a mixture of cheers and boos, as obviously the presence of Heyman can either mean something great, or something horrible was about to hit ICWW. Paul told the fans that he was in the arena tonight, because he saw potential in one of the superstars. This superstar is possibly the greatest ICWW has ever seen, yet has been drastically overlooked. With no more time wasted, Rhyno made his way down to the ring. Heyman set out a challenge to anyone backstage who thought they had what it takes to beat the manimal.

Rhyno vs Albert Beefcake
Albert cheerfully made his way to the ring, obviously not discouraged by his recent loss. Rhyno took control of the match early on, manhandling Albert throughout most of it. Rhyno called for the gore as Albert got back to his feet, but Albert managed to dodge it, sending Rhyno into the ring post. Albert then capitalized with the Albo Bomb! Paul Heyman jumped up onto the apron, distracting the ref and Albo. The Big Beefer finally turned around, only to be nailed on the skull with a steel chair. The ref caught a glimpse of this, and disqualified Rhyno.
Winner: Albert Beefcake via disqualification [3:21]

Rockey Rakesh was in his locker room meditating when there was a bang on the door. Rakesh got up startled, before running out of the room and down the hall.

Attention shifted to Marz, who was sitting in a back alley way on top of a dumpster. Marz stated that he’d been abandoned by everyone he’d cared for his whole life. The world doesn’t want him, and he no longer wants the world. If Michael Lucifer wanted a match with him, that would be fine, promising Mick was only digging his own grave.

Violent J vs Steven Oozaru
Violent J made his way to the ring, with a huge pop from the crowd, and got in with the awaiting Steven Oozaru. Oozaru took advantage of Violent J, hitting him with many technical moves, before Violent J managed to reverse a side head lock and nailed Oozaru with the Scissors kick. Violent J climbed the turnbuckle, and pumped the crowd up for the Psycho Flip, but was pushed from behind by Statix. Oozaru got to his feet and capitalized on this, and nailed Violent J with the flatliner for the cover.
Winner: Steven Oozaru via pin fall [1:57]

Daemon X was backstage laughing, when Banging approached. Banging told Daemon X that what he did to Rakesh wasn’t funny, and every time he did something like that Banging loses a piece of his soul. Daemon X laughed and said that while Banging was losing his soul, Daemon X was only gaining more power over him. Soon Banging would be nothing more than his minion. Banging stood there stunned, as Daemon X walked away.

The focus turned to Violent J, who was walking through the backstage area furious in search of Statix. By the time he found him sitting by a water cooler, he had calmed down a little. Statix complimented J on his impressive match. The Y2Juggalo was on a losing streak against Oozaru. Violent J told Statix he had a parable for him. He told Statix there was once a big snake, and this snake gave birth to a little snake who then grew to become a big snake. He also gave birth to a little snake. Violent J asked Statix what he thought the little snake grew up to be. Statix thought it would also turn into a big snake, and Violent J nodded in agreement. The Y2Juggalo told Statix to know who his father is and to be ready, because he would face the a 6’7, 275lbs monster.

Statix vs Hulk Hogan
The arena erupted with boos as Hulk Hogan made his way out to the ring to face Statix. Hogan manhandled Statix, throughout this miss-match, that Violent J had forced Statix into. Statix managed to use his great speed to get the upper hand on Hogan, finishing him off with the Static Slam. Statix celebrated his victory in the ring, and managed to slip out, escaping Hogan’s wrath as he charged at him with a steel chair, taunting Hogan as he left up the ramp.
Winner: Statix via pin fall [4:04]

Godfather and Zeganance hid something behind their back, and waved some smoke away as Violent J burst into their locker room. Violent J told them that he had a mission for them. He went on to explain that if they take out Statix in a handicap match on Aftershock, he would reward them with a shot at the tag team titles at the next main event. Zeganance and Godfather quickly agreed, and wiped some sweat from their foreheads as Violent J left the room.

Michael Lucifer vs Marz
Marz and Michael Lucifer locked up in the center of the ring, as months of history collided between the two. Michael Lucifer used his martial arts techniques in the ring, but it wasn’t enough to take down Marz, who seemingly had some new passion pushing him to the limits. Marz managed to nail Lucifer with a Shotei palm strike and went to the top rope for a Pheonix Splash, and the win.
Winner: Marz via pin fall [4:12]

Marz got in Michael Lucifer’s face and took off up the ramp with rage in his eyes, as Civil Action came to a conclusion. Buddy Luv and Stat Man thanked everyone for tuning in, and told them to be sure to tune in for the return of Aftershock later in the week, guaranteed to be an exciting one.

Special mention:
Steven Oozaru takes another big step in his quest to prove his worth as world champion.

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