Tuesday, April 15, 2003

ICWW: Civil Action (Apr 15, 2003)

CIVIL ACTION RETURNS!
ICWW: CIVIL ACTION APRIL 15, 2003

Special mention:
Michael Lucifer - paralyzed! The former world champion now faces the greatest obstacle of his career, one he can't pound on!

QUICK RESULTS:
Eric Angle d. Rockey Rakesh
Statix d. Twisted Sanity
[Hardcore/X] - Loopster [c] d. Jason Shamrock [c]
Grand Kumite final - The Nomad d. Marz

Buddy Luv and Stat-Man welcomed fans back to another exciting ICWW show, the return of Civil Action no less! They informed fans of the huge stakes on the show, MMAF Grand Kumite final, and a merging X-Division/hardcore championship bout! Buddy Luv informed fans that Albert Beefcake was also live at the hospital where Michael Lucifer was staying, apparently experiencing paralysis, and they'd cross there later in the night to talk to his doctor, and hopefully Lucifer himself.

Marz headed to the ring, accompanied by Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, looking to have a few words. He told the fans that he was sure they were disappointed IWA was closed, but that they shouldn't fret, because the Dark Lotus were still in the house for their entertainment. Marz then said that he had a hugely entertaining show planned for fans later in the night, and thanked the fans for their support in advance for his Grand Kumite victory. The Nomad's music started and the dual International and Tag Team champion stepped out on stage. He told Marz that he was deluded for thinking he could with the kumite, because this was the new era of the Nomad, and not a soul in the arena could change that, least of all a sad clown. He told the Lotus that they shouldn't worry about their tag team championships because the Nomad was going to keep them company with a whole stack of other gold, so that the Nomad's could stop wandering, and start wondering what their hero would do next, and which gold he would win for them. Marz laughed and told the world champion that things were far from over. A flower power chant ended things.

Eric Angle hit the ring next to face the second tag team champion, the little fire cracker - Rockey Rakesh! Rakesh exploded first with an assault of punches, placing Angle on the back foot, but it didn't last. Angle turned the tables with a fireman's carry, and then a nice leg lock. Rockey fought his way out of the hold and went off the ropes, taking Angle back with a shoulder block, and then looked for the Indian powerbomb, but Angle managed to counter it into a DDT! Angle picked his opponent up for the Angle slam, and finished it with a strong pin fall.

Backstage the heavyweight champion strutted past former ICWW superstar, Banging! Banging told him that what he did at the Dark Carnival was pretty low, and something a heavyweight champion should never do. The game asked him who he was to tell him what to do, and Banging got in his face, informing him that he was a former ICWW heavyweight champion himself. The game laughed and shoved the visiting star aside, heading to his locker room as Banging gazed on.

Albert Beefcake now reporting with Michael Lucifer's doctor live from the hospital. Dr. Jeph informed the Beefer that Lucifer was indeed paralyzed from the waist down. He explained that earlier he had been experiencing some minor tension in his lower back, something not uncommon for large athletes. The trauma sustained from Triple H's sledge hammer attack on the weekend had effectively sent Lucifer's spine into a state of shock. He assured Albert that in very few cases an injury of this sort was permanent, and would likely have no future significance, however for the time being Lucifer would not be able to walk. Albert asked when Lucifer's strength would return, to which he found would depend on his will power. It could take anywhere between two hours, to two years, it really would depend on Lucifer's attitude. The camera man followed Albert into Lucifer's room, where he was sleeping. Gwen Lucifer said he had felt some sensation's in his feet earlier in the day, and he was feeling very positive about a return in the future. Albert then invited Gwen for a break and a cup of old fashion Alaskan java, to which she accepted. Back in the arena Buddy Luv cursed the camera man who left his camera down in the room, and still rolling on a sleeping Lucifer. Stat-Man pointed out the costs.

Unfamiliar theme music hit the arena as a young superstar from the NMW training camp prepared to have his first match in the big leagues. Twisted Sanity raced his way to the ring, surveying the crowd with an eagle eye before getting hyped up. The former hardcore champion raced down to the ring to take on the latest rookie. Statix started the match off fast with a spinning heel kick, but Sanity showed fierce tenacity, going on the offensive with hard knife edged chops. Statix was forced into the corner, where he managed to boot the Twisted superstar back, and climb the second rope, launching himself with a spear takedown! With Sanity wavering, it was academic, Statix finishing it off with the Blood Bomb and a pin. Statix tried to congratulate the young superstar on his performance, but he fled from the ring.

Attention crossed once again to the live feed from Michael Lucifer's hospital bed, where someone appeared to be entering the room. With the lights out and Lucifer sleeping it was difficult to tell who it was, appearing to be a male figure at least. The mystery man could be heard whispering, asking Lucifer if he really thought Triple H was responsible for his recent bad luck. The shadowy figured laughed before exiting the room, as Buddy Luv went wild at the commentators booth. Stat-Man pointed out how smart the ICWW camera crew were.

Johnny Begoode headed to the ring next to sing a song about Llama's, a performance intending to hype the next match, which would see the X-Division and hardcore championship belts come together. Apparently Loopster saw the song unfitting for the unification session, brutally attacking Begoode and stealing his mic.! Loopster said he was getting pretty sick of unification matches, and said if he had a similar result to his last title for title match Begoode was going to hear about it.

Jason Shamrock headed to the ring, the new hardcore champion looking in peak physical condition. The sick one went on the attack first, taking Shamrock down with a diving forearm, and then followed it up with a spinning leg drop. Shamrock climbed to his feet and chopped back at Loopster, driving him back with impressive Thai kicks, and then a huge snap suplex! Loopster rolled to the outside, taking a moment to breathe on his hands and knees, but disappeared beneath the ring! Shamrock became impatient and looked under, taking a trash can to the face for his curiosity! Loopster climbed out and plastered Shamrock with the bin lid, thrashing him left and right, before sending him into the crowd barrier with a hard thrust kick. Shamrock managed to duck another weapon assault, and take Loopster down with a belly to belly suplex! He went for the cover but Loopster kicked out, using the near by trash can to beat him back. Loopster tossed the can, setting Shamrock up for a drop kick to can slam! With Shamrock down, Loopster made the cover! Loopster jumped back in the ring to have his arm raised by the referee, when Johnny Begoode jumped into the ring and joined the celebration. Loopster hugged Begoode and the two laughed, Loopster getting the last laugh with a something factor! Johnny Begoode had to be helped to the back by referees.

Crossing live to the ICWW gym, regular home of the MMAF steel cage! Marz was receiving a pep talk from Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, as the Nomad entered the room, with a big pop in the arena where fans were watching on the big screen. Marz entered the cage first taunting the Nomad who handed his two belts to the referee before stepping into the ominous steel boundaries. They tapped fists, Marz jumping the Nomad from behind as he retreated to his side, taking him down with a hard bulldog! Nomad bounced back furiously, driving Marz into the cage wall with a modified spear, and then went to work with a series of hard kicks to the mid section. Marz backed off, protecting his rib cage from any body rips. The Nomad stalked his opponent once more looking for a crescent kick, but Marz ducked under it, and turned his trajectory mid roll, striking him with a rolling wheel kick. Nomad staggered back, and Marz used the cage to spring himself into the world champ with a plancha style attack! Nomad was on the back foot as Marz looked to clean it up with a blood bomb, but the Nomad managed to counter the move, flipping Marz onto his back with a back body drop! The Nomad picked Marz up and drove him face first into the cage, raking his forehead open. From there Nomad hit the crescent kick and went for a cover, but Marz kicked out! Nomad hooked up with a figure four leg lock looking for a submission win, but Marz managed to reach out to the cage and pull himself, elevating the pressure and applying it back down to the Nomad. They broke the hold and squared up once more, Marz hooking up with a front face lock, but the Nomad managed to counter it into a huge jackhammer. He applied a camel clutch, but Marz kicked out. From there it was a bible black, and Marz was out cold, unable to continue.

The referee raised the Nomad's hand, as Nomad pointed out to the fans through the camera and shouted that he was the world, the tag and the cage champ, which practically made him king of the entire freakin' world. He slung his ICWW belts over his shoulder, and accepted the MMAF trophy as Civil Action went off the air.

MMAFL GRAND KUMITE V

Points = Win 2 ; Loss -1 ; Draw 1; No contest 0
Bonus points = Submission 7
Tournament win = $1000 + 20 points
 
MMAF GRAND KUMITE V
After a lengthy absence the wait is finally over, MMAF Grand Kumite V is here!
Once again the very best of the best will be pitted against each other inside the
deadly MMAF cage, with no where to run, and no where to hide!
The rules of this kumite are simple!
The usual point for a win, loss, draw or no show, with seven bonus points if you
can force your opponent to submit with a hold! An extra twenty bonus points will
go to the new MMAF Grand Kumite champion, as well as a prize of $1000!
Other combatants will also receive payment depending on which round they are
able to progress to. Losers will not receive payment for their matches.
This Grand Kumite will also feature the much anticipated rematch between Tito
Ortiz, and Jason Shamrock. Two keen MMAF superstars, and super fighters!
The tournament is open invitational as usual, and as many as thirty two combatants
may register for the tournament, although the full amount will not be required.
The tournament will begin very soon - so sign up, and get ready!

KUMITE LADDER
 
 1. Oozaru 80
 2. The Nomad 59
 3. Statix 41
 4. Michael Lucifer 34
 5. Loopster 25
 6. Shawn Michaels 25
 7. Violent J 24
 8. Rockey Rakesh 14
 9. Abel Lucifer 14
 10. Rhyno 14
 
 
It could be the month of the Nomad. The ICWW International/Tag Team champion managed to pull out an impressive win over Marz.
He is the new MMAF Grand Kumite champion! 
 
ROUND 01
 
JASON SHAMROCK
versus
TITO ORTIZ
LOOPSTER versus STATIX
JAUGER versus THE NOMAD
TRIPLE H versus MICHAEL LUCIFER
BANGING versus ROCKEY RAKESH
SHANNON MOORE versus MARZ
VIOLENT J versus EDGE
THE HURRICANE versus TONY MCTIER
  ROUND 02  
JASON SHAMROCK versus STATIX
THE NOMAD versus MICHAEL LUCIFER
BANGING versus MARZ
VIOLENT J versus TONY MCTIER
  ROUND 03  
JASON SHAMROCK versus THE NOMAD
MARZ versus VIOLENT J
  GRAND FINAL  
THE NOMAD versus MARZ

     
RESULTS    
Jason Shamrock d. Tito Ortiz via Knock Out
In 7:19 on 9-04-2003
Michael Lucifer d. Triple H via Pin Fall
In 3:35 on 9-04-2003
Statix d. Loopster via Disqualification
In 4:36 on 10-04-2003
The Nomad d. Jauger via Pin Fall
In 3:55 on 10-04-2003
The Nomad d. Michael Lucifer via Pin Fall
In 5:39 on 10-04-2003
Jason Shamrock d. Statix via Knock Out
In 7:01 on 10-04-2003
Tony McTier d. The Hurricane via Pin Fall
In 3:30 on 10-04-2003
The Nomad d. Jason Shamrock via Pin Fall
In 2:42 on 10-04-2003
Banging d. Rockey Rakesh via Knock Out
In 8:51 on 10-04-2003
Violent J d. Egde via Pin Fall
In 10:55 on 11-04-2003
Violent J received a bye via Disqualification
On 11-04-2003
Marz received a bye via Attendance
On 11-04-2003
Marz d. Banging via Pin Fall
In 4:46 on 11-04-2003
Marz d. Violent J via Pin Fall
In 5:07 on 12-04-2003
The Nomad d. Marz via Knock Out
In 6:04 on 14-04-2003

 

Monday, April 14, 2003

ICWW/IWA: Dark Carnival

The crowd was wild in the big top, ready for ICWW/IWA: Dark Carnival, and what a big show! Extreme championship, three falls, X-Division and much more - plus the fate of each brand - IWA and ICWW will be decided in the winner takes all match, with the tag team titles on the line as well!
 
Extreme championship match
Jauger the Hitman (c) d. Tony McTier
The smooth theme for the Hitman Jauger kicked up as the unlikely extreme champion made his way to the ring. He stopped to drop his hat on a young fan's head, and to bow at the ladies, before heading into the squared circle to await his opponent. The wait was short, the big trip McTier wasted no time heading to the ring. Jauger was ready, making McTier earn his nickname with a cane trip! McTier went on the charge with a Mongolian chop, and sent the stunned champ to the corner, where he looked for a big splash, but found nothing but steel! Jauger jumped up top, and took McTier down with a diving neck breaker! Jauger went on the assault once more with a cane attack, finishing it off with a splash and cover.
 
In the ICWW Gym Albert Beefcake was on the scene, reporting on the MMAF cage match planned as the second fall in the best of three falls between Jason Shamrock and Statix. Albo said that if the Grand Kumite was any indication, Jason Shamrock is in fine form, and may very well take the cage match. Rar.
 
Best of three falls - First fall
Jason Shamrock d. Statix
Statix headed to the ring first with his hardcore championship around his waist, the title only on the line if a third hardcore match should be required. Jason Shamrock entered next looking extremely focused, the crowd a mixture of anxious silence, and excited cheering. The two respecting superstars knocked fists and tied up, opening up the three fall action. It was Statix who got the early advantage with a quick succession of neck breakers, and other impact moves, but it wasn't enough to hold back the shooting sensation, Jason Shamrock. Shamrock struck hard with chopping kicks to the mid section, and stinging Thai kicks to the back of the leg. Statix look knotted up as Shamrock hooked up for the belly to belly suplex, but the hardcore champ managed to hold Shamrock back, taking him down with a gut wrench suplex instead. He followed up going off the ropes, but Shamrock spotted it and took him down with a countering drop toe hold, picking him up for the f-five and a cover. Statix nodded in recognition, as Shamrock helped his opponent up and they headed to the gym for the cage match.
 
Backstage Michael and Gwen Lucifer were with Shane Altmann who looked a little concerned. Lucifer told Altmann that Edge had been dodging a bullet for a long time, and he had Gwen to thank for that, but now that it was no longer in her hands, but rather in the hands of ICWW, he would know vengeance. Lucifer admitted he was responsible for putting Gwen in the situation, but it was Edge who was the heathen that obviously followed Triple H's orders, and for that he would know no mercy at his hand. Shane Altmann looked on nervously as the Lucifer's headed off.
 
X-Division Championship match
Loopster (c) d. Chaos Drone (c)
X-Division action next as the joint champions looked to settle exactly who should be the one and true X champion. Chaos Drone headed out first  hyping himself up on the turnbuckle as Loopster skipped his way to the ring. the Drone hopped down to meet his opponent, but Loopster dived over the top rope, scoring a near fall with a cross body block! The Drone jumped to his feet and went off the ropes, taking Loopster down with a spinning heel kick. Chaos followed it up with a nice uranagi, but Loopster wasn't out of it, hitting a drop kick and then following with the something factor! With Chaos Drone down Loopster went upstairs looking for a senton bomb, connecting with authority, and scoring the pin fall for the win.
 
Michael Lucifer d. Edge
Edge headed to the ring with a smile on his face, running straight down and sliding in as the crowd went wild. The wall of fire hit as Michael Lucifer accompanied by his wife made his way down, looking very focused. He stepped over the top rope as Edge went on the charge looking for a spear, but Lucifer telegraphed it with a big boot to the face. Lucifer picked the fallen Edge up and wrapped his hand around his throat with a choke hold, and chokeslammed him flat on the mat, taking a moment to smile to the crowd before picking the already brutalized Edge up once more. Edge struggled to steady himself against the ropes as Lucifer went off the opposite side, taking them both over the top with a clothesline! On the outside Edge once again went for a spear, but Lucifer was an unmoveable sentinel, using the opportunity to pound down on Edge's back and plant him on the outside with a powerbomb! He picked Edge up wit ha press, and tossed him back into the ring where he dropped him with the devil driver, but didn't cover! He shook his head and picked Edge up again, kicking him in the chest and then once again nailing the devil driver in the center of the ring. The Referee got in Lucifer's face, prompting him to drop and make the cover.
 
Suddenly Triple H raced down to the ring with a sledge hammer and caught Lucifer in the back of the knee! Lucifer tried to fight the Game off but it was no use, Triple H busting Lucifer wide open with the handle end of the hammer! With Lucifer down Triple H proceeded to hammer down on Lucifer's back, to the point where he was unconscious and spasming, as Gwen looked on in horror! Commentator Buddy Luv shouted for Triple H to stop, and eventually had enough, heading into the ring and taking Triple H down from behind! The Game and Edge headed up the ramp smiling as paramedics raced down to the ring to assist Lucifer to an ambulance, clearly in a whole world of danger.
 
MMAF cage match - Second fall
Statix d. Jason Shamrock
Buddy Luv expressed his disgust as Stat-Man applauded his efforts, but told him to keep his nose out of it. They flashed to the gym where the second fall MMAF cage match was getting ready to get under way. Shamrock and Statix already in the cage, and warming up after a good break from the first fall. Statix went on the charge, slamming Shamrock back first into the cage, and going on the attack with hard knees and strikes. Shamrock went on the attack with stiff kicks to the mid section, and a Lou Thesz press. The two squared off once more in the middle of the ring, Statix going on the offensive once more with a kamikaze clothesline! He looked for an ankle lock submission, but Shamrock rolled over and kicked his way out. The locked up, Shamrock clearly looking for the belly to belly, but Statix managed to counter the move into the Static Slam! From there, scoring a narrow three count. The arena exploded at the prospect of a third fall, hardcore title on the line, with anything going after a short break.
 
Backstage Gwen Lucifer entered the ambulance with the still unconscious Mike Lucifer inside. The situation still unclear on what the former CEO's condition was. Next the man responsible for the injury, Triple H had to defend his heavyweight championship match against the manimal - Rhyno.
 
Heavyweight Championship match
Rhyno d. Triple H (c)
Rhyno headed to the ring for his first main event match without Bill Alfonzo at his side, an unusual sight for some. He bounced off the ropes awaiting the ceremonial entrance of Triple H. The Game headed to the ring, still carrying his sledge hammer as he stalked down to the ring. The Referee wasted no time trying to remove the weapon from Hunter's custody, but only got a taste of it's power for his troubles! Rhyno was unable to attack fast enough to avoid the same punishment! Triple H assaulted Rhyno with the hammer, but it wasn't enough to keep him back, Rhyno managing to snatch the hammer away and throw it away. Triple H backed off to the corner, where Rhyno went on the attack with a barrage of right, and left punches. Triple H struck back with a toe kick, and took Rhyno down with a knee to the face. He picked Rhyno up and dropped him with a pedigree onto the championship belt. The Referee came around at this point, and refused to make the count, instead disqualifying the Game on the spot! The Game laughed, taking his championship belt and sledge hammer with him as he headed to the locker rooms.
 
Team Extreme were with a roving Albert Beefcake, who asked them how they were feeling about their match. Marz said he admitted that they clearly had the more pressure, with so much more on the line than Rakesh and Nomad. He said not only could they lose their titles, but also their promotion, something Nomad and Rakesh really didn't have to worry about. Violent J interrupted and said that the only thing that really mattered was the fact that they weren't down with the clown. He said after they won, and left in his cart with the JCIWA tag team belts, he would fire Rakesh and Nomad from IWA for not being down with the clown. Marz shook his head as Violent J stormed off shouting, "oooh what a lovely tea party". Albert Beefcake said "rar".
 
Hardcore championship match - Third fall
Jason Shamrock d. Statix (c)
Jason Shamrock and Statix once again made their ways to the ring, the referee taking possession of the hardcore title belt that would be on the line in this final fall. The two clearly fatigued, but still in impressive shape squared off in the ring, smiling at the sudden death atmosphere. They tied up, Shamrock looking for a back body drop, but Statix landed on his feet and went for a spinning heel kick, Shamrock too quick for him though and ducked it! The two squared off again, this time Shamrock getting the better of the mix with a snap suplex. He followed it up with a devastating bridging German suplex, but only got a two fall. Suddenly a familiar theme song echoed in the arena as Josh Heartbrand ran down to the ring with a steel chair! Shamrock caught the rather erroneously titled "number one wrestler" and slammed the chair back into his face with a hard punch! Statix grabbed Heartbrand and picked him up from behind with a waist lock, and dropped him backward, with Shamrock adding to the shove. Heartbrand rolled out of the ring battered, and staggered to the back. Statix looked for the blood bomb, but he didn't have enough in the tank, Shamrock was finally able to hit the belly to belly suplex and score a cover.
 
Shamrock helped Statix up, who raised Shamrock's hand and held the hardcore title around his waist. The two congratulated each other, before helping each other to the back. An impressive conclusion to an impressive on-going feud! The crowd went wild as the two headed up the ramp.
 
Winner takes all Tag Team championship match
Rockey Rakesh & The Nomad d. Violent J & Marz (c)
The big main event match finally arrived as the Y2J countdown started up, signalling the entrance of Team Extreme. The tag team champions rubbed their golden belts, as they headed to the ring. Violent J took a microphone once in the ring and said, "ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages. IWA proudly brings to you it's JCW tag team champions of the world - the Y2Juggalo Violent J, the funky dope Marz - Team Extreme! And if you're not down with the clown, we've got two words for yaaa - you suck!"
 
The Nomad's music cut J off as the International champion headed to the ring. He took his belt off and handed it to the referee, while Violent J taunted him. Rockey Rakesh's music blasted into the arena as the crowd went wild! Rakesh raced down to the ring and the action started, the little fire cracker exploding on the Y2Juggalo! Rakesh wasn't letting any talent through the gates as he tagged in the Nomad, and the two double teamed Violent J! The Nomad went to work on Violent J, looking for a spinebuster, but J managed to grab the ropes, and save himself. Marz made a blind tag and climbed the top rope while Nomad sent J into the ropes the opposite side, he took J down with a shoulder block, but turned around right into a top rope spear! Marz tossed the Nomad over the top rope, and got some serious hang time with a plancha! In the ring Rakesh and J went at it, with J taking Rakesh down with a jump swinging DDT, and then locking in the walls of juggalo! The referee broke up the hold, and sent them back to their corners as Marz and Nomad returned, Marz tagging in Violent J. J took Nomad down with a swinging neck breaker, and then locked up for the psycho flip, but the Nomad countered it, spewing the red myst at the Y2Juggalo! Nomad managed to make the tag, and the little fire cracker opened a can, racing over the Marz and knocking him flat on his back, and then dropping Violent J with the Indian powerbomb! With Marz climbing back to the ring Rockey raced over to the edge and smacked him down with the 619! He jumped back and covered J, scoring the three count!
 
The crowd went berserk as an ICWW chant started up! Rakesh grabbed his tag team belt and jumped onto the turnbuckle, flashing it to the crowd as they went wild! The new tag champs paraded around the ring to each turnbuckle, showing off their belts, as Team Extreme collected themselves on the outside looking shocked. Once again the ICWW spirit prevailed, this time against the cocky IWA general managers!

Friday, April 11, 2003

ICWW: Aftershock (Apr 11, 2003)

MMAF GRAND KUMITE IN SWING
ICWW: AFTERSHOCK APRIL 11, 2003

Special mention:
Jason Shamrock was in his element, falling to the Nomad but participating in some of the closest matches in Kumite history!

QUICK RESULTS:
Statix d. Loopster
The Nomad d. Jauger
The Nomad d. Michael Lucifer
Jason Shamrock d. Statix
Tony McTier d. The Hurricane
The Nomad d. Jason Shamrock
Banging d. Rockey Rakesh

The crowd was pumped as Buddy Luv, Stat-Man and special guest commentator, Takashi Yorikana welcomed fans to the ICWW arena. Excitement was imminent for the special MMAF Grand Kumite V special of ICWW Aftershock. Particularly seeing the ominous MMAF steel cage in the middle of the arena, instead of the gym where it is usually located. The crowd was wild as Statix/Loopster was announced!

The only former grand kumite champion in the mix, Statix was certainly a prospect for the match against Loopster going in. The ICWW X-Division champion put out a poor effort, and eventually copped out, revealing an illegal stick weapon from his trousers and using it to brutalize Statix. Loopster was booed out of the arena more than ever, as the cage was opened and he was sent away. Statix the winner.

The Nomad hit the ring next to face off against the worldly Jauger, who stopped to hand a rose to someone in the crowd before entering the MMAF cage. Not having any cage experience, the Hitman certainly look out of his elements. The Nomad didn't take him without a fight, but in the end it was the Nomad taking the extreme champ.

The Nomad remained in the cage for his second round clash, having had such a fast match against Jauger at under four minutes. Michael Lucifer headed to the cage, with a rank of third behind him, the Nomad fourth. The two battled it out, Lucifer taking Nomad down with submissions repeatedly, obviously looking for the bonus points. The Nomad was lucky enough to score a quick rollover, and take the fall.

Another second round clash ready to take place as rivals Statix and Jason Shamrock prepared to duke it out in the cage. To most this served as a preview of things to come at the Dark Carnival. Shamrock was able to take the hardcore champion down in a lengthy seven minute match, the two shook hands before heading away.

Tony McTier and rookie the Hurricane squared off in the many-sided cage next for their first round encounter. The Hurricane gave it a good effort, storming into control early on, but McTier managed to use what little experience he had over the rookie to take away the win, and advance to the second round of the Grand Kumite.

The Nomad and Jason Shamrock returned for their semi-final clash, the winner getting the first grand final seat in the house. The two went in hard, Shamrock looking for the submission points as he did with Statix, but with a lot less luck. The Nomad managed to surprise Shamrock and roll him up early on. Shamrock and the fans clearly disappointed, particularly with a submission match in their history.

Finally Banging and Rockey Rakesh were up for their first round match in the lower half of the table. Rakesh certainly had a commanding start, using his boxing skills to great advantage, but Banging had the ability to strike an impressive come back.

ICWW: Aftershock rounded up, with the Dark Carnival just next week Buddy Luv reminded fans to tune in, and until then enjoy their weekend!

Tuesday, April 8, 2003

IWA: Injustice (Apr 8, 2003)

THE FINAL ACT OF INJUSTICE?
IWA: INJUSTICE APRIL 08, 2003

QUICK RESULTS:
Hardcore - Jason Shamrock d. Tony McTier
Michael Lucifer d. Marz
Rockey Rakesh d. Triple H
Violent J d. Edge
The Nomad d. Rhyno

Lotus and El Jobbo welcomed everyone to what may be the last Injustice. El Jobbo informed everyone that Gargoyle was out on injury, and that they are not yet sure how long he'll be expected to be gone.

Tony Mctier, the extreme title number one contender made his way to the ring to face off against Jason Shamrock, the hardcore title number one contender, in a hardcore rules match. Tony Mctier searched under the ring, and grabbed some weapons, throwing them into the ring. Jason Shamrock ran down the ramp and into the ring eager to get the match started. Jason Shamrock delivered some hard boots to the gut of Tony Mctier, then whipped him into the ropes. Tony Mctier came back, taking Jason Shamrock down with a scissors kick. Jason Shamrock grabbed a trash can lid, then sprung up, planting it in Tony Mctier's face. Jason Shamrock then picked up a trashcan, and set it up in the turnbuckles. Jason Shamrock then helped Tony Mctier to his feet, but Tony Mctier delivered a low blow. Tony Mctier then attempted to whip Jason Shamrock into the trashcan, but Jason Shamrock reversed it, and Tony Mctier went flying into the can. Tony Mctier stumbled towards the center of the ring, where Jason Shamrock finished the match with a nice belly to belly suplex and a cover.

Backstage Marz was standing in the hall with Rockey Rakesh. Marz commented to Rockey that it didn't look like Gwen was really loyal to Mick. Rockey asked Marz what he was talking about, and Marz told Rockey that on aftershock Gwen and Triple H were getting a bit too friendly, and then began to laugh. Rockey told Marz that on Aftershock Triple H came to Gwen's locker room, where he kicked Triple H's ass for her, but that was the only time he's seen him. Marz turned around embarrassed and bumped into Michael Lucifer, who heard the disgraceful things that MArz had said about his wife. Michael Lucifer and Marz stared each other down, and Michael Lucifer said he'd be seeing Marz in the ring later on in the night, before walking away.

Violent J approached Rhyno and told him he needed him to take out The Nomad for him. Rhyno asked Violent J what was in it for him, and Violent J promised Rhyno a shot at the heavy weight title at Dark Carnival, if he took on The Nomad in a match tonight. Rhyno agreed, and the two parted ways.

Marz made his way to the ring for his match against Michael Lucifer. A wall of fire covered the stage, and Michael Lucifer made his way down to the ring. Marz hit Michael Lucifer with hard rights and lefts, but Lucifer just shook it off, and grabbed Marz around the neck for a choke slam. Marz fought out, kicking Michael Lucifer in the stomach, then took him down with a neck breaker. Marz picked Michael Lucifer up to his feet only to get pushed back into the ropes, and then received a big boot, sending him over the top rope, hitting his face on the canvas on the way down. Michael Lucifer looked over the ropes at Marz, then turned around only to get taken down with a spear by Edge, getting Marz disqualified. Edge made his way backstage, with both Marz and Michael Lucifer down and out.

Violent J stopped Edge backstage, and congratulated him on taking down Michael Lucifer. Edge thanked Violent J, then Violent J told him that he was happy for him getting the advantage over Lucifer, but he picked the wrong time to do it. Violent J then told Edge that no one interferes in the Dark Lotus' business, and that he'd have to teach him a lesson later on in the ring. Edge walked away from Violent J, and Violent J let out an 'ooooooooh what a lovely tea party.'

Triple H made his way down to the ring in hopes of getting some revenge on Rockey Rakesh in a one on one match. Rockey Rakesh made his way down to the ring with the fans really showing their support. Rockey began the match by delivering hard slaps to Triple H, then whipped him into the ropes and took him down with a dropkick. Rockey then jumped to the top ropes and went for a cross body block as Triple H got up, but Triple H caught him and hit him with a suplex. Triple H got up and began to stomp away at Rockey, before picking him up onto his shoulders. Rockey slipped off behind Triple H and ran off the ropes, hitting Triple H with a dropkick to the back. Triple H fell onto the second rope, and Rockey hit the 619. Rockey then went for the cover but Triple H threw him off. Triple H got to his feet quickly, and kicked Rockey in the gut, locking his arms in pedigree position, but Rockey managed to power out, sling-shotting Triple H into the turnbuckle. Triple H rebounded off, turned around right into the Indian Powerbomb as Rockey covered for the three.

Edge made his way down to the ring next, to take on Violent J. The Y2Countdown began and Violent J backed down to the ring in his VIP cart, holding his JCW title. Violent J got in the ring, and began the assault on Edge, throwing wild punches, and backing him up into the corner of the ring. Violent J then grabbed Edge by the chin and slapped him across the chest, letting out a giant 'whooooo!' Edge fought back, charging Violent J into the opposite turnbuckle, then delivering hard shoulders to his mid section. Edge then backed up and signaled for the spear, but Violent J saw it coming and moved out of the way just in time, making Edge run into the steel post. Violent J then grabbed Edge and hit the Psycho Flip in the center of the ring, scoring the cover and wrapping the match up.

Backstage Violent J, Marz, and the mystery clown were in the office, making plans on how to finish off The Nomad, when Rockey Rakesh barged in. The mystery clown got up and plowed Rockey into the wall. The mystery clown told Rakesh that Shaggy 2 Dope was in the house, and not to forget it. Shags then threw Rakesh out of the office, and the Dark Lotus laughed.

Rhyno made his way down to the ring to take on The Nomad. The Nomad ran down to the ring and slid in, delivering punches to Rhyno, then whipped him into the ropes and followed up with a spinebuster slam. The Nomad helped Rhyno to his feet, only to receive an elbow to the gut followed by a sequence of hard boots. The Nomad grabbed Rhyno by the neck and threw him into the turnbuckle. The Nomad then speared Rhyno in the corner, and followed up with a Bible Black. With Rhyno in dire need of help, Violent J ran into the ring, but The Nomad took him down with a big boot. The Nomad watched Violent J roll out of the ring then turned around and saw Rhyno coming in time to dodge his Gore, and hit another Bible Black followed by a cover and the three count.

Marz and a debuting Shaggy 2 Dope both ran down the ramp and into the ring and began to deliver punches to The Nomad, then took him down with a double DDT. Marz grabbed a mic, saying that Shaggy 2 Dope was one of the masked men last week, and the final member will be revealed soon enough. He then handed the mic to Shaggy, who said he no longer needed to hide, and that the Dark Lotus cloud is now sweeping over the IWA/ICWW alliance. Violent J told Shaggy and Marz to hold Nomad on his knees, and wrapped a chain around his fist. Suddenly, Rockey Rakesh and Michael Lucifer both ran down the ramp! The two slid into the ring and went on the attack on Marz and Shaggy 2 Dope, and The Nomad took offense on Violent J, forcing the Dark Lotus to retreat to the outside of the ring. Injustice went off the air with The Dark Lotus exchanging words with Lucifer, Nomad, and Rakesh.

Friday, April 4, 2003

ICWW: Aftershock (Apr 4, 2003)

MMAF GRAND KUMITE IN SWING
ICWW: AFTERSHOCK APRIL 4, 2003

Special mention:
Jason Shamrock was in his element, falling to the Nomad but participating in some of the closest matches in Kumite history!

QUICK RESULTS:
Loopster d. Chris Jericho
Jason Shamrock d. Josh Heartbrand
Tony McTier d. The Hurricane
Non-Title - Statix d. Matt Hardy
Team Xtreme d. Michael Lucifer & The Nomad

The crowd was wild as ICWW: Aftershock kicked off, chants of Harley filling the arena. Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were psyched with Dark Carnival only a week away, and the IWA general managers, seen entering the arena grounds just moments ago! Plus a new ICWW superstar was in the house - none other than the Hurricane!

Chris Jericho's music started up as the king of the world headed to the ring. He took to the microphone, telling the fans to shut up. He said he wasn't a fan of motorcycles, and he wasn't a fan of Loopster or Chaos Drone. Jericho asked why there were two X-Division champions, when he was better than both of them! Loopster stepped out to answer the challenge, saying that if Jericho was trying to get a shot at Loopster, then he'd have to prove he deserved it first.

Jericho was ready for Loopster in the ring, welcoming him with hard boots, and then sent him into the ropes, stopping him still with a stinging chop. Jericho worked Loopster into the corner with chops, and then looked to head up top for a suplex. Loopster fought back and managed to counter the suplex, and followed up with a top rope leg drop! The X-Division champ scored a near fall, and picked Jericho up for the something factor! Jericho managed to power out of it and dropped Loopster with a face jam, and then went off the ropes looking for the Lionsault, but Loop avoided it! With Jericho staggering in pain Loopster hit the something factor, and rolled up.

Backstage Michael Lucifer was in his locker room with Gwen Lucifer. The Nomad entered and stood in front of Lucifer, staring up at him. Lucifer put his arm back toward his wife and asked the Nomad what it was he wanted. The Nomad asked Lucifer if he would help him out later in the night, because he wanted to make a point to Team Extreme. Lucifer said the Nomad wasn't very high on his list since the last time he extended the olive branch, but he could call a favor. The two stepped out, and Lucifer told Gwen to lock the door and not let anyone in.

A familiar theme not heard in the ICWW arena for quite some time hit, as the self proclaimed number one strutted his way down to the ring. Heartbrand said that he had returned because he recognised that ICWW was number one, and he belonged there. He said that last time he was in town, he took care of the Nomad, who was now the international champion, something he considered a sad fact. He said that as the number one performer in the game, he should be the champion. Jason Shamrock stepped out at the entrance way looking a little displeased. He asked Heartbrand who he thought he was, because as far as he was concerned he was one disgrace. Shamrock declared that Heartbrand wasn't anywhere near being number one, which was why he was back, and why he would probably be leaving in less than a week. Heartbrand looked shocked, and asked Shamrock if he could back his words up.

Shamrock stepped into the ring, and the two began circling like sharks. A tie up saw Heartbrand get in the first shot with a knee to the stomach, but Shamrock returned the strike with stinging Thai kicks. They tied up again, this time Shamrock managed to hit the overhead belly to belly suplex, sending Heartbrand straight back on his head! Shamrock went on the offensive once more, stomping away on the fallen stuperstar. Heartbrand slipped to the outside to take a breath, before rolling back in and taking Shamrock down with a running knee lift. Heartbrand tied Shamrock up with a Texas cloverleaf, but found himself on the reversal end of the hold. Heartbrand fought his way to the ropes, but couldn't compete with the power of a Shamrock bridging German suplex, Heartbrand went down for the three. As Shamrock celebrated, Heartbrand slipped out of the ring and retrieved a steel chair, using it to assault Shamrock from behind! Making the save was none other than the hardcore champion - Statix! He fought Heartbrand off, forcing him to retreat. Statix took a microphone and told Shamrock that he didn't need to worry about Heartbrand, because he was without honor. Statix said that he had learned a lot about honor from Jason Shamrock over the past months, and thought it would be fair to have a final deciding match to see who could come out on top. He proposed a best of three falls match, featuring matches that they were both becoming well known for. Shamrock nodded and the two shook hands as the crowd went wild.

Backstage Triple H headed toward Michael Lucifer's locker room with a smirk on his face, and produced a voice changing unit. He knocked on the door and used it to ask Gwen Lucifer to let him in! She unlocked the door and it opened, and much to everyone's surprise the heavyweight champion was pulled into the room!

Tony McTier made his way to the ring and bounced off the ropes, waiting for his opponent who was none other than the Hurricane! The real life superhero made his way to the ring. McTier went on the attack with a stiff neck breaker, taking a moment to taunt to the crowd. The Hurricane returned the favour with a spinning neck breaker, and followed up with a big leg drop. McTier was on the back foot as the Hurricane continued the assault with an Irish whip, and took him down with a spinning heel kick. With McTier down the rookie hero went upstairs, but McTier recovered and hit the top rope, causing the Hurricane to lose his balance. From there McTier was able to press slam the hero from the top rope, leaving him open for the pin fall.

Backstage Team Extreme were sitting in the offices talking about the attack on Injustice. J said that he bet the Nomad was down with the clown now, after they made him look like an April fool with some help from a couple of their boys from the hood. Marz laughed and said that if Nomad thought he had felt the half of it, he didn't know what was coming! The Nomad burst in the door suddenly greeted with a, "oooh what a lovely tea party" from Violent J. The Nomad told J he didn't care about his stupid catch phrases and he didn't care about Team Extreme. Marz asked the Nomad if they needed to get his attention again, and Nomad said they could do one better than that, Nomad then challenged Team Extreme to a match at Dark Carnival, with winner takes all rules. If he and a partner can beat them, ICWW wins, if they win, IWA wins. Team Extreme laughed and said they'd even put their tag titles on the line, Nomad became flustered, and said that if they were so confident, why don't they put the tag titles on the line later in the night in a friendly match of sorts. Marz laughed.

Matt Hardy version 1.0 headed to the ring next taking a microphone. He said that IWA was sucking the Mattitude out of him. He and his little buddy Shannon Moore had planned to attend Aftershock last week, and continue their question for the tag team championships, but they got jumped when leaving the Injustice and couldn't make it. Mattitude said that Shannon was still recovering, and was afraid to return to work! He then turned his attention to Statix, the man who took his hardcore championship. He said of all the people that sapped his Mattitude, Statix was highest on his list. Statix stepped out at the entrance way with his hardcore championship, and told Hardy that he needed to give the whole Mattitude crap a rest. Hardy said if it was all just crap, he should put the hardcore championship on the line right then and there. Statix tapped his title and said he'd be happy to do that, but he'd already promised to put it on the line in a very special match at Dark Carnival, but he would fight him.

Statix raced to the ring and jumped the top rope, inadvertently taking Hardy down! Hardy sprung back up, looking for a clothesline, but Statix ducked under it and went off the other side, taking him down with a kamikaze. Hardy recovered and took Statix down with a swinging neck breaker, following with a series of stomping kicks. The Hardcore champ clambered to his feet, and the two tied up, Hardy taking him down with a gut wrench suplex. Hardy followed with a leg drop and went for a cover, but only got one. Statix fought back, but Hardy took him down with a drop kick. Hardy climbed to the second rope and hit the guillotine leg drop! He went for the cover but somehow Statix kicked out! Hardy picked him up for a twist of fate, but Statix managed to counter the move, and hit the blood bomb, making the cover!

The Y2Juggalo countdown sounded in the arena as Team Extreme made their way down to the ring! The crowd was wild as Violent J and Marz headed down to the ring. J took to the mic. and sounded, "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages - JCW proudly brings to you, it's ICWW, tag team champions of the world the Y2Juggalo Violent J, the mad chick magnet Marz - Team Extreme!" The antics could go no further as the Nomad's theme music started up. The International champion raced down to the ring and the action started straight away, the Nomad driving Marz out of the ring, and then going to the corner with Violent J! The Y2Juggalo could do nothing as the Nomad went on the attack with a barrage of punches and kicks, finishing off with a nice judo flip! Marz jumped into the ring, and the double team assault began when suddenly a blast of fire hit the entrance way and the dominating figure of Michael Lucifer started toward the ring. Marz slipped out to meet Lucifer, while J continue the assault on the Nomad with a hard DDT! Marz attempted a spear takedown, but Lucifer didn't go down, using it to powerbomb Marz on the outside! Lucifer picked Marz up and dragged him to the ring, slamming him face first into the apron, and then he rolled him into the ring. The Referee forced Marz to his own corner, but J blind tagged him in. The Nomad slammed Marz down with a wild crescent kick and went for the cover, Violent J making the save. He picked the Nomad up and looked for a neck breaker, but Nomad countered with a take down and slammed down with hard punches on Marz. The Nomad dragged the tag champ to his corner and tagged in the big man, who took him down with a big boot to the face! Lucifer locked up for a chokeslam on Marz, but J jumped into the ring and slammed him from behind with an axe handle smash. The Nomad tried to enter but the referee would not let him in, leaving Team Extreme to continue the double team assault! J held him in a full nelson as Marz went to the top rope looking for a missile drop kick, but Lucifer managed to duck out of the way leaving J to take the huge kick! Lucifer went for a roll up, but only got a two count once the referee saw it. Lucifer tagged in Nomad who went to work on Violent J, hitting the red myst, but too close to their corner, allowing Violent J to tag in Marz. Marz went for a crescent kick but the Nomad ducked it and hit the bible black! Suddenly a clown from the crowd jumped the guard rail and stormed the ring, breaking the pin along with Violent J! Marz went for the cover, while the two other clowns held Michael Lucifer at bay, Marz scoring the rather controversial win.

Suddenly Edge ran down to the ring with a baseball bat and joined the clowns in beating down on the Nomad and Lucifer! Rockey Rakesh and Gwen Lucifer raced down to the ring looking to make the save, but Rakesh was knocked flat by Violent J! Edge approached Gwen and she slapped him, to which he grinned smugly at. Lucifer threw the mystery clown off, and brutally attacked Edge from behind, Lucifer slammed Edge down with a chokeslam, while the Nomad took Marz down with the bible black! Lucifer pulled the ropes open for his wife, and rushed her toward the back, leaving Rockey Rakesh and the Nomad to survey the damage as Aftershock went off the air, after an explosive ending!

Tuesday, April 1, 2003

IWA: Injustice (Apr 1, 2003)

APRIL FOOL'S DAY
IWA: INJUSTICE APRIL 01, 2003

QUICK RESULTS:
Gargoyle d. Kurt Angle
Statix d. Jauger the Hitman
Rockey Rakesh d. Marz
Loopster d. Rhyno
Violent J d. The Nomad

Lotus and El Jobbo welcomed everyone to IWA: Injustice and noted that it would be a big show, with the Dark Carnival just around the corner. Lotus mentioned the Dark Carnival event that Violent J held back when he owned JCW, and said that judging from that people shouldn't know what to expect.

Gargoyle made his way down to the ring, for a scheduled match against Kurt Angle. Kurt Angle made his way to the ring next with chants of 'you suck' and charged in the ring towards Gargoyle. Gargoyle stopped Angle in his tracks, knocking him down with a shot to the head. Angle climbed back to his feet and Gargoyle grabbed him, kneeing him in the face before pounding his back with his fists. Angle rolled out of the ring, and grabbed a chair from ringside, while Gargoyle was taunting the crowd. Angle brought the chair into the ring, where the ref tried to stop him, but Angle shoved the ref aside. Angle waited for Gargoyle to turn around, then planted the chair in his face. The ref called for the bell disqualifying Angle. Angle screamed at the crowd telling them he doesn't suck, before hitting Gargoyle in the back with another chair shot. Angle began to frantically beat Gargoyle down with the chair, until he was separated from him by the IWA officials. Angle threw the chair to the ground and made his way backstage, as paramedics came down to the ring, to aid Gargoyle.

Backstage The Nomad barged into Violent J's office, and demanded that Violent J gave up his power. The Nomad told J that there was no place for the likes of the IWA in wrestling, and warned him to give it up. Violent J said that Nomad was just jealous because he had more power than him. Violent J told The Nomad that he was more powerful than him in every way, and was also a smart business man. Violent J then told The Nomad that he'd be fighting him in the main event in a no disqualification match. Rockey Rakesh came into the office and said that he was strolling by and happened to hear their conversation. Rockey said that he thought The Nomad was right, and that he would defend his honour by taking out Marz in a match later on in the night. Violent J said that they should watch who they are talking to, and then blurted out that a blimp is bigger than a balloon. Violent J and Rockey had a good laugh, while The Nomad just stared at them blankly, before leaving the office.

The Hitman Jauger made his way to the ring winking at some of the ladies in the crowd. Jauger got in the ring and said that on Aftershock he wasn't feeling his greatest and that he would appreciate one more chance to prove himself to Statix. Statix ran down to the ring and slid in delivering a hard right hand to Jauger. Jauger fought back delivering a punch of his own before whipping statix into the ropes. Statix came back and tried for a clothesline, but Jauger ducked under it and got Statix of balance with a sunset flip. Statix reversed the pin, rolling Jauger up in an awesome display of athleticism and managed the three count. Statix slid out of the ring and made his way backstage leaving Jauger shocked in the ring.

Backstage Michael Lucifer was with Gwen, who was looking a lot better. Michael Lucifer told Gwen that Edge will be sorry for what he did, and that he'd soon feel the wrath of Michael Lucifer. Gwen told Michael to be careful to which he nodded his head.

Rockey Rakesh made his way down to the ring for his one on one encounter with Marz. Marz made his way down to the ring, laughing at Rockey and looking cocky. Rockey started off the match by whipping Marz into the ropes and delivering a series of slaps to his chest. Marz grabbed Rockey and threw him down to the mat. Rockey sprung back up to his feet and took Marz down with a drop toe hold. Rockey climbed to the top rope and waited for Marz to get up, sending him back down with a cross body block. Marz rolled to the outside of the ring where he picked up his tazer. Rockey reached through the middle rope, grabbing Marz by the hair. Marz turned around and shocked Rockey with his tazer getting himself disqualified.

Backstage Tony Mctier ran into Jauger, and told him he was pretty pathetic, losing to Statix two matches in a row. Jauger asked Tony Mctier if he wanted to back up what he said at Dark Carnival. Tony Mctier told Jauger that he would be more than happy to take him out at the Dark Carnival, but he'd only do it if Jauger put his Extreme title on the line. Hitman accepted, and Tony Mctier walked away.

Rhyno made his way to the ring with Loopster next. Rhyno said that they had a brilliant plan to control the wrestling world. Rhyno then declared himself a mastermind for coming up with a plan so good. Loopster interrupted Rhyno, saying that he was the one that came up with the plan. Rhyno and Loopster began to scrabble in the ring, before Rhyno shoved Loopster to the ground. Loopster got up heated and began nailing Rhyno with wild fists as an unscheduled match began. Loopster whipped Rhyno into the turnbuckle then delivered a drop kick to his face. Loopster began to stomp away on Rhyno, and then picked him up and delivered the something factor. Loopster got the cover and the three count, leaving Rhyno down and dazed in the ring and told him that the deal was off, before heading backstage.

The Nomad made his way to the ring before the Y2Countdown kicked in. Violent J backed his VIP cart to the ring and then climbed in the ring, raising his arms to the crowd. The Nomad took Violent J down from behind with his staff, and then stomped away on Violent J. The Nomad helped Violent J to his feet and whipped him into the turnbuckle. The Nomad then charged at Violent J but got a boot to the face. Violent J then hit The Nomad with a toe stomp, and went for a Psycho Flip, but The Nomad powered out of it. Violent J turned around and got nailed in the face with the big boot. Marz and two men in masks ran in from opposite sides of the ring and attacked The Nomad with baseball bats, before stomping away at him. Violent J got up and pinned The Nomad's face down with his boot, ordering the ref to count. The ref had no choice but to give Violent J the three count, and a victory. Marz announced that the Dark Lotus were back, and Violent J let out a huge 'ooooooooooh what a lovely tea party!'. The two masked men held The Nomad up on his feet, as Violent J wrapped a chain around his fist, then gave The Nomad a hard punch to the jaw.

El Jobbo asked Lotus what was going to happen at Dark Carnival and who the two masked men were as Injustice came to a suspenseful conclusion.