ICWW: Aftershock (01/31/03)

ICWW: AFTERSHOCK                      JANUARY 31, 2003

ICWW: Aftershock opened to a huge crowd as Buddy Luv and Stat-Man welcomed the fans. They reminded the fans that Worlds Collide would be this weekend, which would provide some intense action on Aftershock. As would prove evident as the Rock and Shawn Michaels kicked off.

 

Shawn Michaels was in good form starting with a nice diving forearm, and then sent the Rock into the ropes. Rock avoided a clothesline, and took Michaels down with a nice should block. The Rock went on the charge with slaps, before hitting a nice spinebuster! He picked Michaels up looking for a DDT, but Michaels punched his way out of it and went off the ropes to hit a cross body block. He got a two count, but dropped the Rock as he got up with a hurracanrana! Michaels climbed up top looking for a diving elbow drop, but the Rock rolled out of the way right at the last second leaving Michaels to drive his elbow straight into the unforgiving mat. The Rock set up and went off the ropes and hit the people's elbow, and then got the cover.

 

Chris Jericho made his way to the ring next with a microphone, he said that ICWW was really starting to stink, and he could understand why some people were losing interest. He said that the old blood were really stinking up ICWW, because they were so boring. He said there was a reason the old timers' had passed, and that's because they suck! Banging's music hit and he said he'd like to see if Jericho would like to see just how boring an old blood superstar could be. Jericho challenged Banging to an old blood ass whooping for later in the night, Banging accepted.

 

Backstage the Nomad was pumping himself up for his upcoming match with Albert Beefcake when Violent J walked into his locker room wearing a JPA shirt, and his JCW title. J said that he needed money for beer and bridge, Nomad looked at him oddly. J then said that he would accompany Nomad in his next match and protect him for a small fee, with a discount if he got to kick some ass, because that wasn't a job, it was a hobby! Nomad threw twenty dollars and J said he had the VIP cart already warmed up and ready to go. Nomad shook his head.

 

Albert Beefcake made his way to the ring in an old blood shirt to a mixed response, but there was no confusion in the crowd and Nomad and Violent J drove to the ring - the crowd on their feet. The Nomad jumped out and slid into the ring, knocking the rampaging Bear-Whale down with a  stunning crescent kick! Albert staggered to his feet, but went straight back down with a bulldog. Albert dodged another kick attack, and dropped Nomad with a scoop slam. Nomad took the big Beefer down with a drop toe hold, and followed up with a nice elbow drop. Albert got to his feet and sent the Nomad into the ropes, and stunned him to the core with a hard shoulder block. Albo hooked up for the Albo bomb, but the Nomad countered with the red myst! He leveled Albert with a wild crescent kick, and scored the pinfall! Jesseman raced to the ring, but was cut off by Violent J who nailed him with his JCW championship belt! The Super friends raced away from the duo.

 

Chris Jericho made his big entrance, ready to take on old school former grand slam champ - Banging. Banging went on the attack first with a hard shot to the mid section, and then a nice flapjack. Jericho hit the old blood fighter with a nice spinning heel kick, and went for an irish whip, but Banging reversed it and caught Jericho with a dandy Samoan drop! Jericho jumped up looking for a diving forearm and connected with shocking strength. Jericho strutted around the ring and went up top, delivering a flying elbow drop right to the chest of Banging. With Banging still down Jericho looked to finish it with the Lionsault, but Banging rolled out of the way! With Jericho reeling from the missed attack, Banging dropped him with the Kiwi Fong and got the cover.

 

Statix and Rhyno made their way to the ring next to congratulate Banging, the three stood in the ring, each mounted a turnbuckle and proudly showed off their old blood colours. Rhyno took a microphone and said that Statix had made the right choice by joining the old blood. He said he didn't really care about Statix, and thought he stood a little closely to the line of old and new, but he was okay because he was joining the cause. Rhyno was cut off as Loopster's music hit over the PA. Loopster walked to the ring slowly with a microphone and said the only thing worse than an old dog who can't do tricks, is a new dog who thinks he can do tricks. He said he didn't like the old blood, and didn't like Statix for being a turncoat. Loopster jumped into the ring and nailed Banging and Rhyno with his Eurasian championship belt! Statix grabbed Loopster from behind and held him in a full nelson hold, as Rhyno charged at him for a gore, but he managed to jump over Rhyno, leaving him to hammer Statix into the corner! Mickdust raced to the ring with a referee shirt over his golden suit, when Loopster hit hard at Rhyno with a jump swinging DDT and then hit the something factor! The Eurasian champion went over and stomped away on the number one contender Statix, before making the cover. As Loopster headed up the ramp celebrating, Rhyno got to his feet and started yelling at Mickdust for making the count. Suddenly the familiar mystery attacker music hit with the lights going out - when they finally again came back on the ring was empty, with Rhyno, Mickdust, Statix, Loopster and Banging all out cold scattered around the ring and ramp, leaving an eerie chill in the arena. They were helped to the backstage area by officials, all questioning who was responsible for the attacks.

 

Marz made his way to the ring and said that he was one of the last Old Blood superstars standing, but he wanted to go on the record as not being the person responsible. He said he knew Albert probably suspected him as usual, but he said he was not the guilty party. Oozaru stepped out on the entrance way and told Marz that he was in ICWW territory, and that he should get his benedict ass out of his sight. Marz said as National champion, it was pretty silly for Oozaru to order him around. Oozaru challenged Marz to put the belt on the line against him, and the cocky Marz agreed! Oozaru charged to the ring, but was caught with stomps as he slid in and the bell rang. Marz went on the attack with a nice axe handle smash, but the hardcore monkey shrugged it off and picked the National champ up, dropping him chest first onto his knee! Marz was spitting up blood, as he struck back with a diving forearm, blood dripping down his chin! Oozaru picked Marz up and held him, nailing a long hanging jackhammer. Marz was clearly showing signs of trouble but refused to give up, taking the full force of a Lag Buster before staying down for the count. Paramedics fought to take the furious Marz backstage in a stretcher, as AS came to an end.

The Rock d. Shawn Michaels
The Nomad d. Albert Beefcake
Banging d. Chris Jericho
Handicap - Loopster d. Statix & Rhyno
No Holds Barred [National] - Oozaru d. Marz [c]

The Beefer says:

"Worlds Collide this weekend baby, and tempers be roarin' - rar! That mystery attacker is creating a disturbance in the yellow bandana force!"