ICWW: Dead Or Alive

August 24th - ICWW: Dead or Alive
Two days to decide who shall live, and who shall die.

 

European title match
Albert Beefcake (c) d. Chris Jericho
ICWW: Dead or Alive opened with the big stinky Alaskan bear-whale stud making his way to the ring to defend the Euro title. The match started off close, Chris Jericho found the upper hand however nailing the Lionsault. The move took too much out of Jericho though, resulting in the Beefer hitting the Albo Bomb and ending it. After winning Albert stuck in the ring to strut his funky stuff, before heading to ringside for commentary.

 

Mick Lucifer entered the arena preparing the crowd for the big mysterious Canadian guest of the night. He reminded the crowd that he was an important force in IRC wrestling, and may change the face of ICWW. Suddenly a man in a Justin Verrier mask made his way down the ramp with his pants around his ankles. Mick Lucifer introduced Justin Vulgar to the crowd, who asked him "what it was all aboot, eh?". Mick Lucifer chokeslammed Vulgar, before letting him flee the arena whilst getting pelted with trash by the crowd.

 

Grayback d. Acidic Wonder
The warrior Grayback took on Acidic Wonder next in a one on one encounter. The match didn't last long. Grayback was too good reversing almost everything Acidic Wonder tried. Grayback got a three count on a submission, but Acidic Wonder slipped out only to get disqualified for using a spray can.

 

Hardcore title brawl for all
Oozaru (c) d. Big Vito and Cactus Jack
The Hardcore champion made his way to the ring to defend after successfully hiding from any challenges. Cactus Jack was in good form, wasting no time pulling out a steel chair and going to work. Big Vito struggled with his opponents, utilizing the flapjack well. Oozaru dropped Big Vito with a nice pedigree and got the cover, bringing the brawl down to he and Cactus Jack with the Italian staggering backstage. Oozaru put Cactus down with a sutnner, knocking him out cold - and scored the three count pin to retain.

 

Hulk Hogan d. Kane
The match started out slow, but Hogan proved to be a little more active that expected. The Hulkamaniac nailed Kane with a frog splash from the top rope, taking a page from RVD's book. Kane took it to Hogan with a steel chair, stuttering the momentum. Kane went for a chokeslam, but the Hulker hit a face buster and pin.

 

Hardcore title match
Big Vito d. Oozaru (c)
Backstage Big Vito accompanied by an authorized referee jumped the hardcore champion - Oozaru.
Big Vito was absolutely dominating the hardcore champion thanks to the surprise attack. Vito grabbed a near by guitar and smashed it over Oozaru, only to follow up with a pedigree. Vito went for the cover, but Oozaru rolled over getting a two count. Vito tried again, but Oozaru got a roll over
and a two count again. The third attempt saw Big Vito get the cover, as he fled the scene with his hardcore title.

 

Tag team title hardcore tag match
The Everlasting Gaze d. Shawn Michaels & Shelton Benjamin
In a match to determine the new tag team champions, the tough to beat team of the Everlasting Gaze took on the combination of Shawn Michaels and Shelton Benjamin. Jesseman and Michaels started in the ring, Jesseman having a tough time overcoming Michaels. Desperate tactics saw Jesseman go for a low blow, but missed only to receive the move himself. Ironize was getting frustrated when his partner didn't tag out. After finally getting in the ring, after a couple of blind tags, Ironize went to work, absolutely levelling Shelton Benjamin with a strong chair shot. Once in the ring Shawn Michaels began to get sluggish, Ironize capitalizing with a quick school boy pin and the win.

 

Hardcore title match
Big Vito (c) d. Oozaru
Oozaru came out of nowhere looking to regain the hardcore championship. He hit a wall with Vito, getting dropped with a DDT. Oozaru swung wildly with a chair, looking to get an easy take down - but Vito slammed the chair right back at him. Vito nailed a pedigree, and again struggled to hold Oozaru down. He finally got the cover, and walked away champ.

 

Mick Lucifer returned to the ring once more, and announced that although Kurt Angle had requested
the match with him, he would not be partaking in the match. Instead he had a suitable representative.
Suddenly Banging charged burst out at the entrance way, and charged to the ring.

 

United States title casket match
Kurt Angle (c) d. Banging
Angle dropped his opponent out cold with a version of Banging's own trademark, the samoan drop. Banging recovered and started to make an offensive charge against the Olympic United States champion. Angle nailed Banging with a bottle of milk, and attempted to follow with a blockbuster, only to drop Banging. Kurt Angle kicked a chair back into the face of Banging, busting him open! Banging finally connected with the chair. Kurt whipped Banging to the turnbuckle, and nailed a top rope Olympic slam! It was academic from there, Angle scooping Banging up and slamming him into the casket and shutting the lid.

Heavyweight title four corners strap match
Mr. Nomad (c) d. The Rock
In the main event The Rock finally got to take on the heavyweight champion - Mr. Nomad. The object of the four corners strap match, to touch each turnbuckle whilst linked to your opponent by a leather strap. The Rock tagged the first turnbuckle after reversing a chair shot, and knocking Nomad down. Mr. Nomad recovered and busted The Rock wide open with the chair. The Rock struck with a chair of his own, and tried to reach the next turnbuckle but was yanked back by Mr. Nomad. The Rock embraced the opportunity pulling Nomad in close and nailing the Rock Bottom! He reached out, and managed to tag his second turnbuckle.The Rock hit another finisher, and tagged his third turnbuckle. The Nomad fought back hard, managing to put the Rock down with a powerbomb, touching his first turnbuckle. Nomad knocked the Rock straight back down, and touched the next turnbuckle. Mr. Nomad managed to tag a third turnbuckle then, creating a sudden death situation. A hard kick to the midsection took the window out of The Rock, giving Nomad the extra advantage to struggle to the last turnbuckle and retain his heavyweight title. The Rock had what is becoming a trademark tantrum, whilst Mr. Nomad thanks his lucky stars and shared the moment with the crowd. The Rock continued to whine about his loss to the referee, before storming out as DoA came to an end.