Sunday, February 29, 2004

ICWW: Breaking Point (2004)

Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were on their feet as the crowd went off for Breaking Point!
They were very excited about the match ups of the night, each showcasing some of the most brutal feuds in ICWW history. Marz/Oozaru, Rock/Nomad, Ortiz/Shamrock, and then the bad blood less travelled. The Y2Juggalo, Violent J getting his first shot at the International championship in a ladder match. They exchanged predictions before having roving reporter Gregory Helms come to them live from the back with Albert Beefcake. The Beefer having the night off shared his views, before Violent J approached. J asked them both to produce their ID tags, to make sure they were authorized to be within viewing distance of the Y2Juggalo. J triple checked the tags before heading to the back, leaving Albert and Gregory with odd looks on their faces.
 
Statix as special guest referee
Tito Ortiz versus Jason Shamrock

Statix made his way to the ring to decide his fate later in the night, whichever winner's hand he would raise to get a at his heavyweight crown. Once in the ring Ortiz and Shamrock wasted no time going at it, Ortiz attacking with fierce elbows. Statix broke the action up, but Ortiz went right back on the attack, only to find himself on the wrong end of a stiff shuffle side kick. Shamrock took it to the mat, applying an STF lock, but Ortiz was more than able to thrash his way out of it, and go on the attack. Shamrock, conserving his energy, went back on the offensive, rolling through with several locks before nailing a big belly to belly suplex! Shamrock applied the ankle lock, wrenching away on the hold until Ortiz had no option, but to tap out. Meaning the former tag team partners, and good friends would have to face each other. Shamrock was cautious before having his hand raised.
Winner: Jason Shamrock via submission [7:50]
 
Backstage Albert Beefcake was with Daemon X, who said he was feeling in very good physical condition, and was taking advantage of not having a match. Albert asked what Daemon X' goals were, and DX told him that he wasn't out to achieve anything in particular. DX acknowledged that he was still getting used to the ICWW style, but was confident that he could maintain his status as a looming threat, and maybe work his way up. Albert asked DX his thoughts on the matches of the night, and DX said even without knowing the feuds as well as everyone else, he could tell that putting money on any of them was foolish. He said he had a feeling gold might change hands though.
 
The Godfather versus The Hurricane
The Godfather was escorted to the ring by his lovely ladies as he got ready for his match with the Hurricane, who hadn't been seen in action for quite some time. The Godfather got on the microphone and was about to welcome everybody aboard his ho-train, when the Hurricane's music interrupted! The Super Hero raced to the ring and took it straight to the Godfather with a spinning heel kick! Pimping continued to be uneasy, as the Hurricane stomped down on the Godfather, offering a thumbs up to the crowd in between asserting himself as the aggressor. Godfather managed to slow the pace to his liking, utilizing the running splash, to which his size really favoured. Slowing things down, Godfather was really able to take control, taking Hurricane from the top rope with a superplex! With the near, Godfather hoisted the Hurricane up for the pimp drop, but Hurricane slipped out the back and hit the eye of the hurricane! A small package saw the Hurricane picking up the shock victory, as he wooshed out of the arena.
Winner: The Hurricane via pin fall [6:25]
 
In the locker rooms the Nomad was physically and mentally preparing himself for the match against his old adversary the Rock. Statix approached and asked the Nomad how he was feeling. Nomad admitted that their table match was one of the toughest on him, but he was more than ready to wander into battle with the Rock. Statix said the Nomad needed to have more faith. Statix told Nomad that he didn't have a good feeling about his match, and that the Nomad needed to realise, he's not a Nomad at all. He's chosen. There's a purity in his path.
 
Hardcore Championship match
Acidic Wonder versus Marc Scott (c)

With the hardcore 24/7 rule suspended by the mystery CEO, Marc Scott confidently strode to the ring with the belt over his shoulder. Scott took a microphone and announced to the fans that he was as shocked, and disappointed when he learned the 24/7 rule had been put on hold. He said that every night he woke up from a deep sleep, he felt guilty. Guilty because he couldn't get attacked, and guilty because he turned on his one time tag partner, Acidic Wonder. Acidic Wonder made his way to the ring, while Marc Scott continued to assure him that there was no bad blood between the two. Acidic Wonder jumped into the ring and asserted himself, tossing Scott, belt and all, across the ring with a big suplex. Acidic continued the vicious assault, stomping down on Scott before he rolled to the outside. Acidic Wonder taunted to the crowd while Marc Scott rummaged under the ring, finding a steel pipe! He tripped the Wonder boy, and dragged him under the rope looking to use the pipe as a weapon, but Acidic blocked it and tossed Scott into the steel ring steps. With Scott in next week the Wonder boy looked to use the pipe against him, but Scott countered with the grudge! He looked for a cover, but Acidic Wonder wasn't done yet, nailing with a uranagi on the outside and a cover.
Winner: Acidic Wonder via pin fall [5:31]
 
The International champion, Michael Lucifer, arrived at the ICWW arena a little late. Statix was there to greet him, and asked Lucifer what was going on. Lucifer tried to shrug Statix off, but the heavyweight champion grabbed the big man by the shoulder, asking him to talk to him. Lucifer said that later in the night he had a ladder match against Violent J, and that was what he was there to do. Not to wax philosophy, not to make a song and dance of everything, and not to play big brother to any kids. Statix furrowed his brow, as Lucifer continued on his way.
 
The Nomad versus The Rock
The Nomad made his way to the ring for the fourth time at a main event to face off against the Rock. The Rock strolled to the ring with an air of uncertainty as the Nomad taunted him from the ring. Reluctant to enter, the Rock stopped at the apron and hopped down, circling the ring. The Nomad stepped back, offering a clear path for the Rock to enter. Reluctantly the Rock entered, and the Nomad went straight on the offensive with a big neck breaker. The Rock struggled to recover from the assault, but found his bearings as the Nomad went to the top rope. The Rock countered with a huge top rope superplex, taking the Nomad down to the matt with ruthless aggression. The Rock nailed Nomad with a DDT and peeled his elbow pad off, tossing it into the crowd. The Rock hit the ropes, ready to hit the people's elbow, but the Nomad found a second wind, nailing him with a wide crescent kick! Both men went down, and struggled to their feet around the same time, seeing the Nomad walk into the rock bottom! The Rock picked Nomad up for another, but Nomad telegraphed it and hooked up for the bible black, but the Rock blocked that in turn! A death valley driver finished the match.
Winner: The Rock via pin fall [5:21]
 
Albert Beefcake and Gregory Helms were backstage, discussing the tag team championships which have remained inactive with no signs of activity. They again reiterated that the night's headlining showdown would pit Violent J, one half of the tag team champions, against against a less than potent Michael Lucifer. With the ladder in play, Albert brought up his doubts about Lucifer pulling it off. Gregory agreed with Albert, and said that from what he's been able to learn the events of the months when ICWW was inactive saw Lucifer take hard times. He said one of the biggest questions had to revolve around his break up with wife, Gwen, who seemed to be the one calming voice of reason. He said he found it odd that Lucifer was weaker.
 
Shawn Michaels versus Banging
The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels strutted his way to the ring as the crowd went wild. HBK ready to kick it with the kliq against fellow former ICWW Heavyweight champion - Banging! The masked superstar stared at the polar opposite facing him across the ring, as the bell sounded. The two went face to face before tying up, Michaels coming out of it with a snapmare take over. Banging was up quick, and shot Michael into the ropes taking him down with a Samoan drop! Suddenly Chris Benoit raced down the entrance way, and attacked Michaels and Banging with a steel chair! The crippler cleared the ring, before rolling out and disappearing as suddenly as he appeared! The Referee called a no contest.
Winner: No contest [0:53]
 
Marz joined Gregory Helms and told him that tonight, he was going to give Oozaru the beating of his life. Marz warned that he was sporting a dangerous new finishing move, a move taught to him by the devil himself. Marz said he had sold his soul, but no cost was too great for greatness. Marz asked Gregory Helms if he'd ever heard of the Shotei palm strike. Helms said he knew of it from his days in Japan, but had never seen it executed. A sick smile crept over Marz' face.
 
Steven Oozaru versus Marz
The crowd were on their feet for Steven Oozaru and Marz' arrivals, perhaps presenting the most anticipated match of the night. The two squared off in the ring as the bell sounded, seeing Marz go straight for the Shotei palm strike. Oozaru desperately dodged it, slipping to the outside momentarily while Marz stalked in the ring, the scares of his match with Rockey Rakesh evident across his back. Oozaru climbed over the rope as Marz shot him into the ropes, catching him with a rolling wheel kick. Oozaru staggered as Marz hooked up for a vertical suplex, but fell victim to a vicious clubbing blow to the back. Oozaru followed it up with a hard back breaker to the mat, slowing it down with Marz writhing in agony. Oozaru picked his opponent up and slowly wrapped his hand around his neck, and he dropped him with a devastating chokeslam! Some of Marz' wounds appeared to be reopened by the impact, but he continued to fight, hitting a limp springboard kick. It wasn't enough, Oozaru finished the match with the flatliner and a lateral press.
Winner: Steven Oozaru via pin fall [2:33]
 
Rockey Rakesh was talking to Violent J in the back as Marz was helped in by officials. Violent J approached to inspect the situation, and asked to see all their ID tags. A bloodied and beaten Marz wished his Team Extreme partner good luck for his International match, and in response the Y2Juggalo thanked him, and asked for his ID. When Marz was unable to produce any, Violent J asked security to remove him from the building. Violent J said he wouldn't be able to fight if Marz kept interrupting the flow of energy by bleeding everywhere. Security escorted a stunned Marz out.
 
Heavyweight Championship match
Jason Shamrock versus Statix (c)

Jason Shamrock strolled to the ring to face his former partner, and the referee that granted him his shot at the title earlier in the night. The crowd went wild as the heavyweight champion offered Shamrock his hand in a show of respect. Shamrock refused it, and lashed out with a right hand! Shamrock was nowhere near as conservative as he was in the match with Ortiz, unloading with a devastating combination of punches and kicks. Statix struggled to find his balance, but found a second wind, allowing him to match Shamrock. Statix took it to the mat with a roundhouse kick, looking for an STF, but Shamrock countered it into a hold of his own. Statix was able to free himself and bought himself some time with the blood bomb! Statix went up top, looking for a high risk maneuver, and nailed it with a five-star frog splash! Statix again looked for the submission hold, but Shamrock was able to counter out of it, into the ankle lock! A belly to belly suplex finished Statix, just like it finished Ortiz. 1, 2, 3 count making Shamrock a two-time champ. After the match, Shamrock put the boot into his former partner, leaving him out cold and in need of a assistance.
Winner: Jason Shamrock via pin fall [9:59]
 
Ladder International Championship match
Violent J versus Michael Lucifer (c)

The headlining epic of the night sent the crowd into a frenzy as the challenger raced into the ring at the sound of the Y2Juggalo countdown. The International champion strode to the ring, Violent J coming out to aisle to meet him. The two exchanged shots, before Lucifer sent J into the crowd guard. Lucifer tossed VJ into the ring, and went to work on him with throat thrusts, driving him into the corner where he signaled for the boxing combination. Violent J had other ideas, hopping onto the turnbuckle to counter with a top rope bulldog! VJ stomped down on Lucifer, and waited patiently for him to get into position for the scissors kick! Lucifer was able to dodged the attack, and counter with a falling sleeper. Lucifer headed to the outside and pulled the ladder our from under the ring, as Violent J came flying over the top with a top rope plancha! The two battled on the outside, Lucifer sending his opponent into the steel ring steps, and he guard rail, trying to wear him down. J knocked Lucifer down and started to rip the padding up, exposing stone cold concrete on the outside! He tied up, but Lucifer dropped him with the Devil Driver! The two headed into the ring, exchanging blows back and forth before Lucifer managed to nail the impaler kick! Lucifer began to climb the ladder as Violent J struggled to his feet as Lucifer climbed up the ladder! The two battled back and forth, Violent J finally gaining the upper hand by knocking Lucifer off the ladder! Lucifer managed to shake Violent J off the ladder, leaving the two to battle it out again. Lucifer dropped Violent J with a powerbomb, and climbed the ladder once more, but when he reached the top, the title was hoisted up out of reach! As the champ looked around for answers, Violent J was able to pull him down, and start climbing himself. J tried to will the title within reach, when the big hand of Lucifer slammed him off the ladder! Slowly, Lucifer climbed to the top of the ladder, struggling to maintain his balance as he used his height to reach for the belt, and snatch it down for a shock victory!
Winner: Michael Lucifer via pin fall [31:59]
 
After the match, Michael Lucifer staggered out of the ring and up the aisle, leaving Violent J to ponder what could have been in the middle of the ring. Not letting it get him down, J celebrated the night with a Jarooni in the middle of the ring, closing Breaking Point out as the crowd went wild.

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