ICWW: Panic Attack (2004)

ICWW: Panic Attack April 4, 2004  Breathing shallow, I'm slipping away         Hanging in the gallows, I'm starting to pray  How careful it was planned to do away with me  So kill me if you can,  but words won't make me bleed  So what if I survive? And live to tell the truth  Imagine my surprise,  to find me living and so very much alive  I'll find a new life and hide, if I survive. But I  swear you're going down if I survive.

The crowd were on their feet as Buddy Luv and Stat-Man welcomed the fans to ICWW: Panic Attack. Stat-Man could barely be heard as he exclaimed Panic Attack to be perhaps the next step in ICWW's evolution. Stat-Man said since the return of ICWW, each main event just kept getting better and better! Buddy Luv concurred and said that the excitement was in no small part to the unveiling of the all new Panic Room match. A match that would not be revealed until the night's headliner featuring the world title on the line with Michael Lucifer defending against both members of Team Extreme!

Amazing Red versus Diamond Dallas Page

The action kicked off with a huge response as the lightest superstar in ICWW's history made his way to the ring. The 140lb red tornado that is, Amazing Red, has been making a huge splash in ICWW. It was still a mismatch against the 247lb DDP, but Amazing Red proved he can overcome the odds at ICWW: Dark Night, when he took out the 275lb Hulk Hogan. DDP looked average in the early going, but the sheer heart of Amazing Red was more than enough to carry him to victory. The code red standing star press was the nail in it, giving the clean victory to Red.

Winner: Amazing Red via pin fall [3:42]

In the back Daemon X was arriving to the arena, when the mysterious Banging appeared out of nowhere. The two superstars said absolutely nothing, instead, exchanging a cold stare. Daemon X broke the hold, heading off with his gym bag to the locker rooms. Leaving Banging to tilt his head and grunt, before disappearing back to wherever he materialized from.

Hardcore championship match

Marc Scott versus Rhyno (c)

The hardcore championship was on the line, 24/7 ruling still in full swing, as the challenger made his way to the ring. The smug Marc Scott was met with a harsh response from the crowd, in contrast to Rhyno's positive response as he headed to the ring. The champion, Rhyno, looked to be in strong form, exercising his superior strength against the wily Marc Scott. Scott utilized weapons from around the ring, but was unable to find an opening, before Jesseman appeared out of nowhere and attacked Rhyno! Marc Scott was able to take full advantage, scoring the pin fall to recapture the hardcore championship. Jesseman disappeared as suddenly as he appeared, leaving Marc Scott free to flea the arena.

Winner: Marc Scott via pin fall [6:29]

ICWW roving reporter, Gregory Helms, was in the back with Michael Lucifer who was sporting both the International championship and the tag team championships. Lucifer told Helms that he was taking his promotion back, piece by piece, and at Dark Night he had started by taking back the tag team titles. He said he had already continued, by sending a gift to his agent of famine, Marc Scott. Lucifer explained that Marc Scott's savvy as a business man made him the perfect man to take the food from the very stomach's of anyone who opposed him. Lucifer then announced that he would put the tag team championships on the line in the tag match scheduled later in the night. He claimed that his horsemen of war and pestilence would capture the gold; wrapping two more of Lucifer's fingers around the neck of his ICWW.

Hollywood Hulk Hogan versus Superfly

The enlightened Superfly was the clear crowd favourite, Hulk Hogan still feeling the heat after his attack on Amazing Red at ICWW: Dark Night. It wasn't enough to save the zen master from a brutal assault at the hands of Hulk Hogan. Hulkamania ran wild on the referee, knocking him out cold and leaving Superfly open to a heinous assault at the hands of the Hollywood superstar. When the referee was finally able to come to, Hogan finished it off with the big leg drop.

Winner: Hollywood Hogan via pin fall [4:30]

Albert Beefcake was with Violent J, who would later in the night take on his partner and Michael Lucifer for the International championship in the Panic Room. The second ever, but a revamped version of the Panic Room match. Violent J said he was feeling very confident, but was concerned with what the Panic Room would involve. He said if he had to do anything involving Michelle Pfieffer he wouldn't want to be involved. When asked why, the Y2Juggalo explained that she was a terrible casting choice for Catwoman, and they should've gone with a sexy brunette. The Big Beefer asked J what the Team Extreme game plan would be heading into the match, and J told him he hadn't seen Marz all day, which was unusual because usually they would arrive together. Albo nodded with suspicion.

Shawn Michaels versus Acidic Wonder

With Acidic Wonder planning to retire, the crowd gave him a standing ovation as he headed out to face his rival - the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. Michaels was all class, sending the crowd into a frenzy after nailing the top rope elbow drop. It wasn't enough to keep the man of the hour down, Acidic Wonder managing to battle back against the confident HBK, finishing him with the Acid Bomb. After the match, Michaels asked for a microphone to say a few words to honor Acidic Wonder. He acknowledged his highlights and the respect he had for the Wonder, and gracefully extended his hand, respecting years of achievement, only to throw it all back in the Wonder's face by hitting him with the sweet chin music! Michaels then took to the back, laughing off massive heat from the crowd.

Winner: Acidic Wonder via pin fall [16:14]

In the locker rooms the challenger for the Heavyweight championship, Rockey Rakesh, was meditating. Rockey 's recent return to India, where he studied with the great Yoga masters was showing. Rakesh had told ICWW online previously that he had found a new sense of awareness, and calm in his life. With calm, comes focus, and with focus comes power of the mind. By harnessing his spirit, Rakesh's goal was to confirm to himself alone, that he was spiritually ready to guide others. Making him perhaps the most self-less champion in history.

Tag Team championship match

Daemon X & Jesseman versus The Hurricane & Albert Beefcake

With the tag team titles officially on the line, the tension could've been cut with a chop. Jesseman verbally assaulted by the crowd, with chants of "STD". His neon green counterpart had no such troubles, as he kicked the match off against Daemon X. The momentum shifted back and forth, eventually seeing a fired up Albert Beefcake unload on his former partner with the Albo bomb! Daemon X was able to make the save, but with Albert tying him up, the Hurricane was able to finish the super villain with a chokeslam, and the eye of the hurricane finisher. Earning them the tag titles.

Winner: The Hurricane & Albert Beefcake via pin fall [7:10]

In the back things were smoking up. Superfly and the Godfather stumbled out, leaving a bunch of the Godfather's lady friends in the smokey room. The Godfather laughed, and told Superfly that even though they fought at Dark Night, he thought Superfly was alright, and apologized for not getting his back earlier in the night. Superfly returned the compliment, and told the Godfather that losing didn't matter, because he was zenlightened. The Godfather asked Superfly how he came to become zenlightened, and Superfly told him that it was a lot like their little 'meeting of the minds'. The two packed up laughing, and Godfather called his ladies, telling them it was show time.

The Godfather versus Banging

The Godfather boogied his way to the ring accompanied by some of his lovely ladies, getting a huge response from the crowd. The Godfather offered Banging a little action, but the mysterious masked superstar seemed to be more confused than interested. The match got under way, Banging really turning up the speed. The Godfather did his best to slow down the pace of the match, but it was all Banging on the night. The masked superstar stunned everyone when he took the Godfather out with a devastating Kiwi bomb! He didn't hang around to celebrate, disappearing to the back.

Winner: Banging via pin fall [8:25]

Buddy Luv and Stat-Man took a moment to update fans on the Nomad's condition. They said that although the brutality experienced at the hands of Michael Lucifer had caused massive internal injuries, he would recover. They did question whether or not he would ever be able to again wrestle, and sent their best wishes. Stat-Man then stopped Buddy Luv, and said he didn't really ever like the Nomad, statistically speaking. Buddy Luv told him that he needed to be more polite.

Heavyweight championship match

Rockey Rakesh versus Jason Shamrock

A new look Rockey Rakesh, weighing some twenty pounds less after fasting with the yoga masters of India, was looking in great shape against the disciplined heavyweight champion. Rakesh was able to not only match Shamrock's technical prowess, but also his speed. Rakesh executing the 619 maneuver against the ropes to great effect. It wasn't the 619 that would finish the match, however. Rakesh would survive a belly to belly, before nailing Shamrock with a stunner.

Winner: Rockey Rakesh via pin fall [10:45]

In the back, modest reporter Gregory Helms was with Statix, his match only moments away. Helms asked Statix how he felt about some of the events happening to him. Statix said that the path of the future was never a clear one, but it had never been as blurred before. He said that Lucifer's turning on him, and the destruction of the Nomad were things he could never have foreseen. He said it made him uneasy. Uneasy because he can sense something big coming, but he can't tell what it is, and that is something that frightens him. Statix explained that he has never feared defeat, but rather - the unknown. The unexpected is something he can't brace himself for, and that is an experienced he doesn't like. Statix' words clearly having a chilling effect on Helms, as the prophet headed out to his match.

Steven Oozaru versus Statix

The big Steven Oozaru was all about business making his way to the ring, taking no note of the crowd. Criticism's regarding his winning the International championship have clearly spurred Oozaru toward proving that he is not only worthy, but he is truly great. Statix came in fast and hard, using his incredible speed and mastery of the martial arts. Oozaru was able to recover, and what ensued can only be described as an awesome display of strength. Statix was unable to match Oozaru, with his emotions clearly getting the better of him, and distracting him into the flatliner.

Winner: Steven Oozaru via pin fall [2:50]

Albert Beefcake was with Amazing Red backstage who had nothing but praise for ICWW. Albo asked the "Red Tornado" as he's been dubbed, how he felt about his new career and the good fortune he has found. Red told Albert that he could describe it no other way, than as him being blessed. Blessed with not only the opportunity to come to the big leagues, but the success he has enjoyed. Red told the Beefer that there was no way he could describe the joy it had brought him. Albert congratulated him with a rar, and wished him all the luck in the world, exclaiming that he hadn't seen an underdog as impressive since the bear took on the whale back in his home of Alaska.

International championship Panic Room match

Michael Lucifer (c) versus Marz versus Violent J

The Panic Room cell was lowered as a hush of silence fell over the crowd. Buddy Luv was handed the rules of the match to announce. He announced that it would be a no holds barred match, with anything going. The match could not end in pin fall, or submission. Across the top of the cell, two cables cross from corner to corner, and in the center will hang the ICWW International championship. The first person to retrieve the title would become the new world champion. It was the champion's prerogative to enter first, but it would do him no good. Violent J beat down on Michael Lucifer, leaving Marz to stay fresh. Lucifer managed to come back, unleashing his infamous brand of vengeance. The entire company would be shocked when Marz would not only attack Violent J, but double team him with Lucifer! Realising it was unrealistic for him to retrieve the belt, Lucifer ordered Marz to win the match. Violent J and Lucifer battled back and forth, Lucifer getting the better of the double teamed Y2Juggalo. Despite an effort to get the belt by jumping off the turnbuckle, Violent J was unable to do anything. Marz captured the title, while VJ fell victim to the devil driver.

Winner: Marz via retrieving the title [21:13]

Michael Lucifer raised Marz' hand and announced that not only was the champion changing, but so too was the future of ICWW. Lucifer had promised to take back ICWW piece by piece, but he acknowledged that that wasn't the right way to say it. He said that the mystery CEO had capitalized on his misfortune, and violated him by doing so. Lucifer announced that taking the promotion back wouldn't be enough. He would not only take back the promotion, he would bring Armageddon to ICWW. Armageddon to the mystery CEO, and he would have his horseman of Death, with the world in his hand, at his side. Marz and Lucifer celebrated while beating down on Violent J, as ICWW: Panic Attack came to a stunning conclusion!