Episode #44
Trans World Dome, St. Louis
Buddy Luv and Stat-Man recapped the events unfolding on Aftershock, as
Civil Action kicked off from St. Louis! Buddy Luv recapping Daemon X' promise
to see Jason Shamrock on Civil Action. He announced that Violent J had taken
the initiative, and booked them in the night's headliner. Stat-Man questioned
Daemon X' interest in Shamrock, wondering if he was recruiting superstars with
potential for a new breed of Four Horsemen.
In a room somewhere in the backstage area of the arena, Albert Beefcake and
the Hurricane were in a poorly lit room. Sitting in the middle of the room under
the light was Marc Scott. Albo grilled Scott on what he was doing last week on
Civil Action, and where he was at the time of the poisoning. Albo slammed a
phone book in front of Scott, and demanded answers. Scott told him he didn't
know anything, and asked why he wasn't talking to Daemon X. Albert stood
up silently, before telling Scott he could go.
Amazing Red versus The Godfather
The Godfather was in-ring against the giant killing red tornado, Amazing Red, for the
night's opener. Amazing Red played keep-away with the Godfather, avoiding his
grappling attempts, before going on the offensive with a flying head scissors. The
zenlightened Godfather struck back, taking Red hard with a powerful powerslam.
Red showed tremendous tenacity, fighting back against the sheer physical dominance
of the Godfather. In true Amazing Red style, the red tornado driver saw him drag
victory from the jaws of defeat.
Winner: Amazing Red via pin fall [6:19]
In the locker rooms, Michael Lucifer was with Daemon X. Lucifer told Daemon X
that he was again having fatigue problems. He said the battle he had with Statix
and the Nomad was too intense, costing him his chance in the contender match.
Daemon X asked if he thought it could be connected to the poisoned children.
Michael Lucifer acknowledged that it could all be related to the mystery CEO's twisted
plans. He told his trusted horseman that he was going to have vengeance against
the CEO at any cost, even if it meant the end of his career.
Banging versus Statix
It was champion versus champion in light heavyweight action, as X champ Banging
took on the world's champion, Statix. Backstage, Marz was watching the match on
a monitor, no doubt studying Statix' new style for their title match at Extinction Agenda.
Statix and Banging narrowly avoided each other, hitting the ropes and missing
striking attacks until Statix managed to connect with a flying kick. Banging struggled
to hold off Statix' forward approach, lashing out with stiff right hands and thrust kicks.
The masked superstar took the CEO's agent down with a Samoan drop, but survived
the cover. Despite several close falls, Statix was an irresistible force, scoring the cover.
Winner: Statix via pin fall [13:37]
Superfly made his way to the ring to zenlighten the audience, taking a microphone.
He announced that his efforts to protect Rockey Rakesh had failed, so he was making
a final challenge. He challenged Daemon X to produce Rockey Rakesh if he lost his
match against Jason Shamrock later in the night. Superfly then turned his sights on
the Hurricane and Albert Beefcake, claiming their negligence may have put Rakesh in
further danger. He called them out, and challenged them to a match.
The Hurricane versus Superfly
Unable to wrestle due to his recovering burns, Albert Beefcake supported his partner
the Hurricane from the back. Superfly fought with the passion of his resolve, battling
the super hero into submission with devastating right hands. Superfly took it to the
corner, sending Hurricane flying with a monkey toss. Hurricane managed to battle
back, connecting with the vertebreaker before nailing a side effect. With both men
done, it was Superfly determination that allowed him to connect with the zenlighten
driver, and roll Hurricane up for a victory.
Winner: Superfly via pin fall [3:36]
Amazing Red was backstage with Albert Beefcake, fulfilling his interview duties as
ICWW's roving reporter. Amazing Red discussed that his victory over Godfather was
one of many, and exclaimed his disgust that Marz, the man he defeated in a huge
upset, was getting a shot at the International championship. The Red tornado friskily
told the Alaskan that if he couldn't have a piece of the world champ, he wanted the
next best thing, delivering a challenge to the Nomad for Extinction Agenda.
Albert asked Amazing Red what his motive was, and he said that he was going to
prove that he could beat anyone, no matter their size.
Hulk Hogan versus The Nomad
The Nomad was under the microscope as he battled on against the mystery CEO's
right hand man, Hulk Hogan. The Hulkster was running wild, taking it to the
agent with big right hands. Nomad was able to counter the attack, blocking the
assault and countering with his own right hands. Busted open, Hogan struggled to
shake off the punches, blocking them before nailing Nomad with the big boot!
With Nomad down, Hogan managed to connect with the leg drop, but Nomad still
kicked out! Kicking him down, Hogan hit a second leg drop for the cover.
Winner: Hulk Hogan via pin fall [3:48]
In the offices, the Y2Juggalo was watching the action on a monitor. He told Marc
Scott that that was the kind of match he should be putting on, instead of a match
where he would be distracted by the referee. J asked Scott how Albert's questioning
was going, and Scott told him he was following leads. Violent J told his help that
the mystery CEO had been riding him about the poisoned children, despite the fact
it filled seats for the Extinction Agenda main event. Violent J let out a laugh, and
told Scott that he wanted the case solved, and solved quickly!
Jason Shamrock versus Daemon X
The arena went cold as Jason Shamrock headed to the ring to face the occult Daemon
X, whose terror seemed to be stretching across ICWW. Chants filled the arena, as
the lights went dark with Shamrock inside. Daemon X appeared behind him as the lights
came back on, going straight on the attack with a bulldog takedown. Shamrock swung
wildly with rights and lefts, missing clearly. Shamrock grappled with his opponent,
looking to out wrestle him, but Daemon X' own technical skills were not to be messed
with. Dropping his opponent with a brainbuster, DX continued the assault, going off the
top with a moonsault. Shamrock dug deep to battle out of the cover, and hit Daemon X
with everything he had, finishing with a big belly to belly suplex. Daemon X struggled
as Shamrock clamped down the ankle lock in the middle of the ring. Howling in pain,
Daemon X was forced to tap out!
Winner: Jason Shamrock via submission [7:32]
With the match over, Banging raced down to the ring, assisting Daemon X in beating
down on Jason Shamrock. With Shamrock down, Daemon X appeared to order his
minion to stand over the fallen hardcore champion. Banging appeared reluctant to
do so, before finally being pushed to do it. Daemon X began speaking in tongues as
the lights went out, before a lightning bolt came crashing down, and struck Daemon!
The occult superstar fell out of the ring, racing up the aisle in the darkness with blue
flames leaping off his body as Aftershock came to an end!
Special mention:
The Red tornado
demands a chance
to prove that size
doesn't matter!
