Episode #39
Skyreach Centre, Alberta
Buddy Luv and Stat-man were excited to bring Civil Action back for a second week
since it's return. Stat-Man told Buddy Luv that he was excited to be moving on,
statistically speaking, and knew that it was going to be a great night. Buddy Luv agreed
reminding fans of the pink slip hardcore title match later in the night, pitting Statix
against his former mentor - Michael Lucifer.
Stat-Man was interrupted as Marz appeared on the big screen. He was sitting in a
dimly lit vacant casino with a revolver in his hand. Marz spun the gun around on his
hand and said that ICWW, like life, was just a big game. A game of roulette. Marz
put the gun to his temple and pulled the trigger twice, imitating the sound. "Click click".
He said that like any game, the stakes would be higher for some. "Click click", again
he pulled the trigger twice. He said that some didn't matter. He asked the question,
'what about Marz? What does Marz think?'. "Click click". Marz turned to the camera and
warned that he thought it was time to play, firing the gun at the camera.
The Godfather versus The Hurricane
Old rivalries die hard as one half of the tag team champions, the Hurricane, took on his
seminal counterpart, the Godfather. The Hurricane was able to keep the pace quick,
keeping Godfather in the gates. The Hurricane went off the top, scoring a huge top
rope spinning heel kick. Godfather tried to muscle back into the match, finding his way
to a running splash. Hurricane was able to drop Godfather with the vertebreaker, but it
wasn't enough. The pimp drop seeing Godfather to a victory.
Winner: The Godfather via pin fall [4:19]
In the back, Daemon X was with the masked superstar, Banging. Banging didn't seem
to be himself, listening idly while Daemon X explained that he was going to feel out
their situation with Rockey Rakesh. DX commanded Banging to watch his back while
he took care of business. Banging dropped to one knee and bowed, while Daemon X
laughed. Banging waited until the occult superstar was gone, before rising.
Steven Oozaru versus Hulk Hogan
The two big men hit the ring, in the Aussie colossus Steven Oozaru and Hulkamania
Hollywood Hulk Hogan. The two clawed up in a test of strength, seeing Hogan get the
better of Oozaru. Oozaru managed to battle back, gaining an advantage with illegal
use of a steel bar! With blood running down his face Hogan managed to reverse the
Irish whip, returning the favour with a shattering big boot to the face. With Oozaru
down he dropped the big leg drop, but no content, Hogan signaled for one more! The
second leg drop proved to be enough, earning Hogan the upset victory.
Winner: Hulk Hogan via pin fall [4:53]
Statix arrived in the car park, only to be confronted by roving reporter Gregory
Helms. Helms asked how Statix was feeling coming into perhaps the biggest match
of his career, a pink slip match against Michael Lucifer. Statix admitted he was
nervous, and acknowledged that the future was never clear with Lucifer. He said
the dismantling of the Four Horsemen was a good thing for him, and felt he could win.
Albert Beefcake approached with a "rar", and asked Helms if he had seen the
Hurricane anywhere. Gregory and Albert exchanged exaggerated winks.
Superfly versus Albert Beefcake
The second half of the tag team champions, and contenders set up to duke it out.
Superfly presented Albert Beefcake with a dream catcher before the match. Albert
seemed to have trouble understand how it worked, so Superfly explained it to him.
While Albert, being a proud Alaskan, appreciated it's Native representation, he didn't
appreciate Superfly's hybrid philosophy, showing it with a devastating cocobutt.
Superfly struggled to fend off Albert's assault, looking for any edge. Some of the
Godfather's hoes made their way to the ring, distracting the referee long enough for
Superfly to blow powder in Albert Beefcake's eyes, giving him the roll up victory.
Winner: Superfly via pin fall [4:20]
Backstage the injured Nomad wearing street clothes approached Marc Scott at the
catering table. Nomad asked if he had seen where Statix had gone after arriving.
Scott corrected him for referring to him as Famine, and told Nomad that even
though he'd been keeping an eye on Statix, he wasn't sure where he was. Nomad
leaned in and warned Famine not to get involved in the night's headliner. As Nomad
began to leave, Scott grabbed Nomad in a hammer lock, pulling him back by the
shoulder to apply pressure on the injured mid-section and asked what he would to
stop him. Nomad staggered away, leaving Scott to enjoy cheese and wine.
Daemon X versus Rockey Rakesh
Acidic Wonder had refereeing chores as Daemon X took on the current X-Division
champion. The Wonder looked confident, dealing with a high paced battle. Daemon,
already known for being able to tie it up with the best of them, matched Rakesh's
speed. The yoga trained superstar tried to wrap his opponent up in knots, but DX
was able to impose his influence on the champ. Banging slowly made his way down
to ringside, distracting Daemon X long enough to allow Rakesh to steal the win.
Winner: Rockey Rakesh via pin fall [8:38]
Paul Heyman made his way to the ring with Rhyno to drum up hype for the hardcore
title match at ICWW: Kingdom Come. Heyman began by acknowledging that he'd
heard the news, and wanted to assure everyone that while Rhyno didn't have a strong
record against Michael Lucifer, it wouldn't matter if he had to face him in the cage.
Heyman reminded fans of the cage match Lucifer had against Triple H at Reckoning.
He reminded everyone of the fierce rivalry between Lucifer and the Game. That
Triple H had crippled Lucifer, and almost maimed his wife through Edge. Heyman then
asked Rhyno what he'd ever done to Lucifer. Heyman interrupted and pointed out that
he'd done nothing to ever cross Lucifer, which was why Rhyno was a shoe-in. Paul E.
told the crowd that Lucifer was the spirit of vengeance, and without vengeance, he was
nothing but a pussy cat. Rhyno and Heyman laughed as they left the ring.
Amazing Red versus Marz
The 140lb red tornado hit the ring for a big match early in his career. Marz was as
unforgiving as ever, coming to the ring wielding a steel chain. The rookie in Amazing
Red managed to disarm the former International champion in the early going, but
fell victim to the springboard kick. The flying continued, as Red made another attempt
to steal the match, looking for the springboard moonsault, but couldn't connect.
Marz was able to finish it with a precise shotei palm, and a high flying Phoenix splash.
Winner: Marz via pin fall [4:02]
In the offices Violent J was sitting behind a desk with Hulk Hogan sitting next to it,
watching a television. Violent J told Hogan that he thought his win over Steven Oozaru
was pretty hot, but Marz came off pretty hard over Amazing Red. Hogan agreed,
only to have J snap at him. Shouting about how much he hated that about Marz.
Hogan tried to make it up to him, offering to fight Marz on Aftershock. Violent J
pondered the situation, and told him he would think about it after the night's headliner.
Hogan and J both rubbed their hands together and laughed with anticipation.
In the back the Nomad was sitting on a locker room bench with the light casting
shadow over his face. Nursing his mid-section, Nomad looked up and told Statix that
after all the advice Statix had given him he wanted to give some back. The Nomad
told Statix that it wasn't too late to turn back. Statix turned to Nomad, and told him
that he appreciated everything he'd done for him. The sensation told his friend that
for the first time, he could see the future clearly. He knew something big had been
coming, and that it was a destiny he was ready to face. Statix walked to the door
and turned back, donning his sunglasses before stepping out of the locker rooms.
Pink Slip Hardcore Championship match
Michael Lucifer versus Statix (c)
Michael Lucifer made his way to the ring, back in the blue sash. Statix stepped out
at the entrance to a huge ovation, carrying the hardcore championship over his
shoulder. He stepped into the ring staring at the looming challenge in Lucifer. With
a granite face, Lucifer went on the offensive swinging wildly at Statix with a lariat.
The champ managed to duck it, and unloaded with a series of chops and martial
arts kicks on Lucifer. Lucifer was able to get back in the match, blocking kicks with
his shins allowing him to choke toss Statix into the corner. There, Lucifer unloaded
with a series of body rips and boxing style punches. With blood dribbling from his
mouth, Statix made it to his feet, challenging Lucifer to attack him. Statix was able
to fend off further blows, but the a sumo oshi put Statix on the back foot. Leaving
him open for a grounded throat strike, and a crushing defeat.
Winner: Michael Lucifer via submission, new hardcore champion [9:22]
Statix pulled himself up using the ropes, while Michael Lucifer received the
championship strap. Lucifer headed for the ropes, but stopped after putting one leg
through, to turn back to Statix. Emotion seemed to be the farthest thing from
Lucifer's mind, offering only his typical frown before heading to the back.
With a sheer look of stun on his face, Statix seemed to pass out, dropping to his
knees before falling face down on the mat. Medical attendees headed to the ring as
Civil Action came to a shocking conclusion.
Special mention:
The relationship
between Banging
and Daemon X
continues to baffle.
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