ICWW: Aftershock (May 9, 2003)

THE ROAD TO KINGDOM COME

ICWW: AFTERSHOCK MAY 09, 2003

Special mention:
The Crippler, Chris Benoit, back in ICWW. The former hardcore champion is back, and looks as serious as ever!

QUICK RESULTS:
Dez Burnett d. Chaos Drone
Shaggy 2 Dope d. Jason Shamrock
The Nomad d. Banging

The people were pumped, and the arena was heated for ICWW Aftershock! With Kingdom Come just a week away, Buddy Luv and the Prince were jumping out of their seats with anticipation for the night. Dez Burnett set to take on the Dark Lotus' Chaos Drone and Shaggy 2 Dope getting one last shot at Jason Shamrock!

Backstage Violent J was with his manager Paul Heyman. Heyman told J that he still wasn't happy about the tag match, but they had to make the most of it. Heyman told J that if he wanted to be taken seriously he had to win, and the only way to guarantee that is to make your own rules. He corrected J by telling him they weren't going to cheat, they were just going to use all their resources. Heyman informed J that he had set up a final shot at Jason Shamrock, a singles match against Shaggy 2 Dope. J asked if he should go and offer support, and Heyman said that it would be a shame if Shamrock got hurt. The two laughed as J scurried out of the room.

In the hall Shamrock asked the Hurricane if he had seen Statix, the super hero was happy to help, and informed Shamrock that his partner went to their locker room. Walking round the corner Jason Shamrock bumped into none other than Chris Benoit! Benoit got in the tag champ's face, warning him that the greatest technician in the history of ICWW was back, so he had better watch his ass. The two stared coldly before parting ways, the Canadian spyk making sure to bump into the Hurricane.

In the ring the Rising Star raced down, with Loopster no where in sight. Chaos Drone soon followed to go head to head with the man ready to take on Loopster for the hardcore title at Kingdom Come. Chaos Drone started off with a series of chops, and went off the ropes with a spinning heel kick, but Burnett made him dizzy with a return assault, taking him down with a spring board corkscrew! In the end Burnett finished it with a top rope moonsault, scoring the pin fall. After Burnett made his way to the back Marz' music hit the PA, and the leader of the Dark Lotus came to meet his fallen partner. Marz took to the microphone and told Chaos that he wasn't up to shape, and that for this he would have to sacrifice himself. The number one contender proceeded to beat down Chaos Drone, hitting the spiral bomb and stomping away. With Drone down he then called for a crucifix to be lowered down from the ceiling. While it lowered he continued the assault on Drone, telling him that he would be an example. Marz was stunned when the crucifix was fully lowered, and he found Triple H had been painted across the middle stake. The shock provided the Nomad time enough to race down to the ring with a steel chair and attack Marz from behind!

Backstage Triple H was pacing in his locker room, when there was a knock on the door. The Game froze and stared, as the door opened, but it was only Rockey Rakesh. The little fire cracker got in the champion's face, and told him that he was going to walk out of Kingdom Come the heavyweight champion. Triple H inched closer and told Rakesh that there was no chance in hell over his dead body that could happen.

Jason Shamrock was in the ring as Shaggy 2 Dope danced his way to the ring, accompanied by Violent J and Paul Heyman. Shamrock went straight to work on Shaggy with stiff Thai kicks, and then a series of hard punches followed up with a clothesline. Shamrock clamped down with the ankle lock, and the referee had to caution Heyman for pulling Shaggy's hands to the bottom rope. Shaggy fought back, but Shamrock soon mounted the advantage once again until Heyman distracted the referee, allowing Violent J to hit the psycho flip, and Shaggy scored the cover. After the match the Juggalos continued the assault, with Heyman adding to the attack with a chair! Statix raced down to the ring to make the save, clearing them out of the ring, but the damage was already done, Shamrock clearly in a lot of pain from the attack!

Jauger the Hitman headed to the ring next with a microphone, taking time to shake and kiss the hands of his fans while on his way. He stepped into the ring and said that he had an announcement. He was sorry to report that his brother was ill back home in France, and that he would be leaving ICWW that very night. He said he was sorry to leave all his fans, and promised to come back whenever he had the opportunity.

Backstage the Nomad was watching on a television monitor, mocking Jauger with fake crying, when Banging approached him. Nomad asked him what exactly it was he wanted, before Banging could answer he said he thinks he already knows. He said there was one title in ICWW today that he hadn't ever held, and that was the International championship. The Nomad told Banging that he refused to put over new talent, and he sure as hell refused to put over washed up talent like him. Banging challenged the Nomad to a match, and he said he'd be glad to bury another career.

Gwen Lucifer made her way to the ring with a special message from the ICWW Chief Executive Officer. She told fans that this was the weekend of Kingdom Come and it would be one of the most spectacular main events ever in ICWW! He sent word that after Dark Carnival, the joint effort he made with IWA, he believed things could improve, and improve they would at Kingdom Come, and he hoped everyone would enjoy.

The Nomad headed to the ring for his match, but before Banging came out took the microphone to elaborate a little on what Gwen Lucifer had previously said. He said that there was a reason why the event would be good, and that reason was him. He said everyone loved a winner, and that's exactly what he was, and would continue to be at Kingdom Come. He said that no matter what Banging, or Shaggy, or Heyman, or Marz tried, they were never going to stop the Nomad, or his legion of fans. Banging headed to the ring to contest that, going straight to work with a diving forearm. The Nomad went off the ropes looking for a strike back, but Banging managed to telegraph it with a dandy Samoan drop! Nomad was showing his frustrations in the ring, but managed to turn the tables with a stiff crescent kick! Banging looked for an Auckland drop scoop slam, but Nomad managed to slip out the back, nailing a bulldog, and then his finishing move - the bible black. The crowd went wild as the Nomad held his title high above his head, as AS came to an end.