ICWW: Aftershock (Jun 20, 2003)

ICWW ENTERS THE THREE HUNDRED CLUB

ICWW: AFTERSHOCK JUNE 20, 2003

Special mention:
Rhyno earns himself a shot at the heavyweight champion, Rockey Rakesh, thanks to an impressive victory over Michael Lucifer in the Grand Tour final!

QUICK RESULTS:
Chris Benoit d. Marc Scott
Oozaru d. The Hurricane
Heavyweight Title - Rockey Rakesh [c] d. Tito Ortiz
Statix d. Banging
Grand Tour final - Rhyno d. Michael Lucifer

Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were in the commentary booth, the Prince out sick, as Aftershock came on the air. Buddy Luv and Stat-Man discussed the Grand Tour final. Stat-Man was convinced Michael Lucifer could win it, and told Buddy Luv he might have to chokeslam him too, for questioning him. They then made mention to an exciting one on one between Oozaru and the Hurricane, and Chris Benoit taking on Marc Scott. They then crossed to the backstage area where the heavyweight champion was arriving. Rockey Rakesh approached Kurt Angle and Dez Burnett, and asked if they had seen Gwen Lucifer at all, they pointed him to the offices.

Much like Civil Action, a promotional video hit the big screen, warning fans that law, order and justice was coming to ICWW. It said that there was a new sheriff in town, and he was going to take ICWW by the throat, on Civil Action. Buddy Luv and Stat-Man speculated on who it was, with Shawn Michaels, the Deputy and Dave Harley, all getting a mention. The crowd began a Jesseman chant, but Stat-Man said to his knowledge he was still in hospital care.

Marc Scott made his way to the ring and took to the microphone. He said that so many superstars dream of headlining in the big leagues. He said that all you had to do was think about the headline, when people talk about superstars like the Nomad, Marz, Violent J, Michael Lucifer - and Statix. Scott said that there happened to be a few reputable sources that thought he should be in the headlining match, and it was his opinion that some moronic, pop cultured, dude like Statix should not! Chris Benoit stepped out to cut Scott off. He said that he'd been with ICWW on various occasions, and he'd never gotten to that pinnacle. For however long he had been in ICWW he had come at it with nothing but pure, toothless aggression, so if Scott wanted a shot at the big time, he told him he'd have to go through the Crippler first.

Scott dived out of the ring and met Benoit on the entrance ramp, they met with right hands, Scott getting the better of the Crippler with a thumb to the eye. He sent Benoit into the edge of the apron with a hard Irish whip, before jumping back into the ring and taunting a little. Benoit entered the ring, with Scott waiting for him, taking him over with a hard fisherman suplex, but Benoit kicked out of the cover. Scott shot off the ropes, only to have Benoit take him to the mat with a nice drop toe hold. Scott was quick to struggle to his feet, reversing a hold attempt into a hammer lock, which Benoit then reversed into a waist lock, allowing him to slam Scott down with a fierce German suplex, which he continued into a second and a third. With Scott down Benoit looked to add the exclamation point with a little air Canada. Scott managed to roll out of the way right at the last second! With Benoit down Scott attempted to lock down with the cross face, but Benoit managed to hook his free arm over, rolling the hold into a head lock, and from there a firm cover.

Statix approached Michael Lucifer backstage, and made his intentions clear straight away. Lucifer asked him what the hell he thought he was doing, and Statix told him that he realised it was a questionable way of doing it, but he wanted to show that he pledged allegiance to Lucifer. Lucifer asked him exactly why he should take Statix as an ally, and Statix told him that he was an unpredictable variable, that he was difficult to predict, and so he could be useful. Lucifer asked him if he knew who was responsible for the past few months of hell, and Statix told him it was difficult to tell. Lucifer told him that he would turn on Statix, but he might prove useful.

In Gwen Lucifer's office Rockey Rakesh asked why he wasn't consulted about the participants of the Grand Tour. Gwen said that the CEO had complete control over everything in ICWW, and it really wasn't up to her. Rakesh said that as champion he would've liked to have had at least some input. At this point Gwen's computer received e-mail, apparently from the mystery CEO. Gwen said that later in the night, Rakesh would have to defend his title to a mystery opponent. Rakesh gaped, and demanded to see the e-mail himself. He stormed out, looking fairly concerned with more than just either Michael Lucifer or Rhyno to worry about.

The Pacific Connection made their way to the ring. Oozaru said that there were a couple of guys holding the tag team titles, two guys with very little experience. He continued, saying that he probably would've preferred facing Benoit and Rhyno, two superstars with experience, and even an IOU for a good arse whooping, however they were all about tag team titles, and so they issued a challenge to the champs. The Hurricane and Matt Hardy made their way to the ring, carrying their tag team championship belts. They said that at the early stage in time, they couldn't commit to anything, but were willing to consider if a representative from the Connection, could beat a representative from their team. Oozaru accepted the challenge, and as Matt Hardy was about to step up, the Hurricane pushed him back, telling his partner that he would take this one. Hardy and Banging slipped outside.

The Hurricane and Oozaru circled the ring, before tying up, allowing Oozaru to get the better of the super hero tag champ, taking him back with a hard shove. Oozaru tried to intimidate the Hurricane, only to have him run around into a crucifix, not getting any count. Oozaru jumped to his feet, going to work with rights and lefts. The Hurricane made an attempt at a jump swinging DDT, but Oozaru held on to the champ, taking him down hard with a suplex counter. He picked Hurricane up from behind and locked up with a full nelson. The Hurricane struggled to escape the hold, but Oozaru put an end to it, converting into a full nelson bomb. Oozaru went for the cover, but only scored a two count. He picked Hurricane up, looking for a press slam, but Hurricane slipped out the back right into position to hit the eye of the hurricane! Oozaru blocked the move, and managed to counter into a downward spiral, allowing him the opportunity to make the cover, much to the disgust of Matt Hardy.

Albert Beefcake made his way to the ring, strutting it up as he entered to announce the latest eviction nominees for Big Beefer. He reminded fans that this week only eliminated contestants could vote for elimination, and they were the Nomad, Marz, Jason Shamrock, Violent J and Chris Benoit. He was excited to announce that this week there were four nominees, and they were; Shaggy 2 Dope, Statix, Rockey Rakesh and Loopster. Albert wished everyone luck, before busting a move.

Rockey Rakesh made his way to the ring next, looking even more distraught than before, possibly over the Big Beefer situation. He awaited the entrance of his mystery challenger, only to discover it was none other than Tito Ortiz! The Huntington Beach Bad Boy made his way to the ring, looking in fine condition. The last time ICWW fans had seen him was during the last MMAF Grand Kumite, in which he won the most matches on his career. Rakesh handed his title as he prepared to face off against Ortiz. The Bad Boy stepping up to tap fists with the champ, in a mark of respect.

Ortiz backed off to a corner, before going on the charge against Rakesh with hard elbow shots, and stinging Thai kicks. He shot the champ off the ropes, taking him over with a hard knee to the gut, and then mounted, attacking with fierce right hands. He broke the hold, allowing Rakesh to stagger to his feet. He took Ortiz down with a clothesline, using the break to try and regain his composure. They tied up, Ortiz getting the better of Rakesh with a hard, striking hag-kor arawan style knee to the face. Somehow Rakesh managed to stay on his feet, hitting a kick to the midsection, and connecting with the Indian powerbomb! Both superstars lay flat on their back, rising slowly before tying up again. Suddenly Jason Shamrock ran down the ramp and attacked Ortiz from behind with the hardcore championship, allowing Rakesh an opportunity to hit the 619 and make the cover, retaining his belt. Ortiz was uninterested in Rakesh, racing up the ramp as soon as he got to his feet, in hot pursuit of the hardcore champion, Jason Shamrock.

The Rock made his way to the ring with a microphone in hand. He said that it was time for the Rock to stop playing games, and to cut to the chase. The Rock said he was sick of people questioning his ability. The Rock said he wasn't dim witted, weak, or any of the other things people were saying, and he was going to prove it by carving his name in stone. He said that the place would be Highway to Hell, and the time would be July 20. Then and there the Rock said he was going to beat the Nomad so black and blue he would be renamed the No-chance, if you smell it.

Backstage the Suck Squad, Loopster and Chaos Drone, were moping toward the food court when Chris Jericho strolled past. Chaos said that he saw Jericho pick up the loss on Civil Action, and suggested maybe he should join their team, to help keep the worthless guys out of the way. Jericho furrowed his brow and asked the question of what the hell was wrong with them. He said that he was the king of the world, and he was ashamed to be even speaking to a couple of peasants like them. He said that they should consider changing their name from Suck Squad, to the Ass Clowns. Loopster sobbed, and asked Jericho why he was such a hater. Drone said that Jericho was a bad man, and he should label them, and be such a hater. Jericho reminded them that they were wrestlers, and attacked them both.

A signed match was ready to begin next - Enter the Statix. Statix made his way to the ring, alone, despite his apparent alliance with Michael Lucifer. He awaited the entrance of Banging, who was accompanied by his partner in crime, Oozaru. The bell sounded, and Statix went straight to work, attacking with an elbow strike combination, before sending Banging off the ropes and catching him with a spinning heel kick. Banging returned the favour, taking Statix down with a Samoan drop. He stomped down on Statix, and taunted to the crowd, with Oozaru. He picked Statix up, and hooked up with a front face lock, looking for a vertical, but Statix countered with a tornado DDT! With Banging down Statix went for the rolling thunder, and looked for a cover, which was broken with Oozaru enter the ring, attacking the sensation with a steel chair. Banging was disqualified, leaving the match over.

Backstage Rhyno was psyching himself up in the locker rooms, when Chris Benoit entered. He said that he hadn't had a chance to catch up with him, but he wanted an explanation. He reminded Rhyno that they were a team, and were supposed to be pursuing the tag team titles they'd lost. Rhyno said that he had a shot at the big time once before, and he missed it, and he wasn't about to miss it again. Benoit told him that he had an obligation, and if he thought he could break it, he had another thing coming. Rhyno grunted, before storming out of the room.

Michael Lucifer made his way to the ring for the Grand Tour final, with a shot at the heavyweight championship on the line. He hit the ropes while waiting for Rhyno to jump up and head to the ring. The two power players fought for the first ever International championship, in which Michael Lucifer won, which put the odds in his favour. Rhyno did his best to come face to face with Lucifer, the two staring into each other, before Lucifer threw the first blow. They went back and forth, before Rhyno went for the whip, and ducked a big boot attempt by Lucifer. The two stalked around the ring, before tying up - Lucifer breaking it with sharp throat thrusts. Lucifer locked up with a Boston crab, looking to work away on Rhyno's lower power base, but the manimal reach the ropes, forcing Lucifer to break the hold. He sent Lucifer back with a hard chop, and whipped him into the corner, going to work with his full body weight, driving it into the mid section with hard shoulder thrusts. As the spirit of vengeance staggered out of the corner, Rhyno tied up for a power bomb, but couldn't get the big man up. Lucifer slowly raised, countering the move into a hard, whipping high spinebuster slam! He stomped down on Rhyno, before picking him up for the devil driver, but Rhyno managed to slip out the back and push Lucifer off the ropes. On his way back he again looked for a big boot, but Rhyno ran under it, and look for the gore, only to be caught in the big hand of Lucifer! Lucifer prepared for a chokeslam, but kicked him below the border, with no holds barred rules in place, and connected with the gore! He made the cover, Lucifer unable to kick out, earning Rhyno a shot at the heavyweight championship!

The crowd went wild as Rhyno mounted the turnbuckle and beat his chest, as the new number one contender for the heavyweight championship belt closed out an exciting edition of Aftershock, celebrating three hundred days.