Hatred discriminates against no one.
In war, there will be casualties on both sides.
Sometimes, in moments of civil unrest, the
enemy is one's self. This is the most frightening
war of them all. For inevitably, victory must be
follow by defeat. This is the Apocalypse.
Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were hitting the roof as ICWW: Worlds Collide kicked off.
They recapped the lead up to the event, which saw Michael Lucifer retaliate against the Mystery CEO,
ultimately splitting the promotion down the middle. Stat-Man updated that the stakes were high with
a late stipulation stating that if Michael Lucifer's team were to win, the Mystery CEO would have to
reveal himself. Buddy Luv exclaimed his joy for that, and the world title match as the opener kicked off.
Hardcore championship match
Famine (c) versus Statix
Hardcore championship on the line with the first of the Four Horsemen being represented in the form
of the wile, Marc Scott, aka Famine. He started the match using the title as a weapon, but Statix soon
asserted himself as a threat, using his greater speed to take it to the hardcore champion.
After spilling to the outside, Statix managed to finish the match with a scorpion kick and blood bomb.
Winner: Statix via pin fall, new hardcore champion [4:35]
In the back Violent J was with Gregory Helms to discuss the match against his former partner for the
International championship. Violent J explained that although he and Marz were good buddies, they
were also good enemies. The Y2Juggalo revealed that he had had a meeting with the Mystery CEO
earlier in the night, and had been promised the role of head booker if he won the world title.
Shocked, Helms asked J if he knew who the Mystery CEO was. The Y2Juggalo laughed, and told Helms
that everyone who matters knows the Mystery CEO, and the CEO knew that he would make a better
booker than Halle Berry would make a Catwoman. Gregory Helms looked puzzled, as J headed off.
Hollywood Hulk Hogan versus The Godfather
Hulkamania was running less than wild as the fans offered nothing but disapproval for Hogan. The
Godfather may have had the crowd's support behind him, but Hogan was able to exert his dominance
over him. The heavyweights shook the ring as they battled it out, ultimately Hogan's endurance
proving to be the difference. Unable to hit the pimp drop, Godfather fell victim to the big boot/leg drop
combo. After that, Godfather was unable to get off the mat for all the escorts in the world.
Winner: Hollywood Hulk Hogan via pin fall [5:37]
In the offices Abel Lucifer was with his brother Michael. Michael Lucifer asked his brother if he was
happy now that things were being dealt with proactively. Abel told his brother that he wasn't sure if
fighting theatrics with theatrics was the right move, but admitted that Michael got the better of him in the
final battle, so his opinion probably didn't count. Michael assured Abel that everything was coming to
a long overdue conclusion, because he'd screwed the CEO plenty of times in the past, and would be
happy to screw them one more time. Before leaving Abel told his brother he hoped he was right, because
the last time he tried that, he lost ICWW to Shawn Michaels.
Rhyno versus Jason Shamrock
Representing the Mystery CEO, the manimal Rhyno looked in supreme shape as he headed out to face
Jason Shamrock. Shamrock's aura of confidence and focus seemed to be lacking since his Heavyweight
championship loss at ICWW: Panic Attack. Shamrock did his best to fend off the assault, utilising the
ankle lock submission, but it wasn't enough. Rhyno managed to gore himself another victory.
Winner: Rhyno via pin fall [9:37]
Backstage the new Hardcore champion, Statix, bumped into his partner the Nomad!
Statix was pleased to see the bandaged superstar, asking what he was doing in the arena. Nomad told
Statix that the Mystery CEO had asked him to be the tenth man. Statix told Nomad that he wasn't sure if
fighting in his condition was a good idea. Steven Oozaru loomed over Nomad with a smile on his face, and
looked his opponent up and down. Oozaru told Nomad that he thought his ribs looked a little tender, and
licked his lips before laughing his way to the locker rooms. Nomad and Statix looked on concerned.
Ultimate X X-Division championship match
Rockey Rakesh versus Amazing Red
After one year the X-Division championship strap was back in action. Buddy Luv informed that former X
champions, Loopster and Chaos Drone, were unable to attend the event.
The 140lb superstar, Amazing Red, had the crowd on their feet as he turned his sixty pound disadvantage
around, flying on Rakesh. The Yoga trained superstar was able to battle back, hitting Amazing Red with the
619 rope move. The two took to the cables, climbing over the ring in the first of it's kind match for ICWW.
With the title suspended in the middle of the ring, Amazing Red struggled to pull it loose as Rakesh shook
the cables. In the end the Indian superstar was able to use meditation to stay on the cable, to take the title.
Winner: Rockey Rakesh via title grab, new X-Division champion [12:18]
Albert Beefcake was in the back with the recently retired, Acidic Wonder. The Beefer asked the Wonder
what his plans were for the future. Acidic Wonder explained that although he had retired from in-ring
competition, the Mystery CEO had hired him as a referee. Albo asked Acidic Wonder how he would call
the match later in the night, between Shawn Michaels and the Zenlightened, Superfly.
Acidic Wonder assured Albert that he would make an appropriate decision.
Steven Oozaru versus The Nomad
The mystery final opponent made his triumphant return from injury, but the task was daunting. Steven
Oozaru seemed to take pleasure in slowly inflicting pain on the injured back of the Nomad. Nomad did
his best to battle back, buying time wherever he could, but only played into Oozaru's hands. The big
man eventually picked the Nomad apart piece by piece, fending off the bible black several times and
surviving the red myst, before finishing the match with the flatliner.
Winner: Steven Oozaru via pin fall [4:18]
Outside the locker rooms The Hurricane emerged, coming across Superfly. Hurricane asked Superfly if
he knew anything about illegal substances on the premises. Superfly coughed, and told Hurricane that he
had heard someone had marijuana for medicinal purposes. Satisfied, Hurricane then asked what Superfly
was doing dawdling around outside the locker rooms. Superfly told Hurricane that he was carrying a lot of
stress, and should open his mind to herbal medicines to allow himself to truly fly. Hurricane eyed Superfly
suspiciously as Superfly strutted toward the entrance.
Shawn Michaels versus Superfly
With Acidic Wonder debuting as a referee, Shawn Michaels was understandably suspicious of what it meant
for his chances. Superfly took full advantage, attacking Michaels from behind, but after a knock down and
top rope elbow drop, Michaels managed to battle back on top. Claiming a slow count, Shawn Michaels and
Acidic Wonder came face to face in heated dispute. Superfly looked to capitalize once more, only to walk
into the sweet chin music finishing kick for a knock out.
Winner: Shawn Michaels via pin fall [3:19]
Backstage Daemon X was passing the parking lot, when Banging stumbled out. Banging tilted his head
and stared at the horseman of War. Daemon X asked Banging when he would be coming back to the
dungeon and laughed. He told the masked superstar that he had truly drawn the short straw in a casket
match with Michael Lucifer, and that the scars he had inflicted upon him were potentially nothing compared
to what Lucifer could do. As Banging backed away, Daemon X taunted him, asking if he remembered the
eye of Agamotto. DX laughed, prophesizing apocalypse in his future.
The Hurricane versus Pestilence
The Hurricane and Pestilence stood face to face, like two faces of a mirror - one evil, one heroic.
Pestilence was slow in starting, suffering under the much faster pace maintained by the Hurricane. Jesseman
was able to lure his neon green counterpart to the outside, but it wasn't enough. Jesseman looked for the
injustice judgment, but was unable to connect. Finally the Hurricane was able to strike back with the chokeslam,
and finished it, unleashing the eye of the hurricane for a fall.
Winner: The Hurricane via pin fall [3:42]
The Hurricane arrived behind the curtain to be greeted by his tag partner, Albert Beefcake. Albo congratulated
him on the victory with a rar, and told Hurricane that he would finish the occult War in the same fashion.
Hurricane told Albert that it was important that he did, with the Mystery CEO's team leading the battle at 4-3.
Albert pumped himself up, shouting "rar" over and over before marching out to the ring.
War versus Albert Beefcake
The Big Beefer showed signs of being a little uncomfortable being in the ring with War, whose true colours were
beginning to shine through. War went on the offensive, using his speed and agility to keep the big Alaskan off
balance. Albert managed to hit the Albo bomb, but couldn't keep War down. War took it to Albert with the dust to
dust finishing move, getting him on the back foot in line for an implant DDT. Albert was unable to kick out, giving
Michael Lucifer's team an equalizing win after a truly grueling one on one encounter.
Winner: Daemon X via pin fall [12:32]
An exhausted Gregory Helms was backstage with Rhyno cooling down in the gym. Rhyno told Hurricane that
Jason Shamrock wasn't the first, and assured him that he wouldn't be the last. Rhyno rattled off a list of
superstars he'd defeated, and said that he wasn't satisfied with the end of the campaign of pain. Helms asked
Rhyno what he thought of the X-Division championship match earlier in the night. Rhyno grunted.
Casket match
Banging versus Michael Lucifer
Stat-Man said that statistically speaking this was a surprising match for the Mystery CEO to have chosen. Buddy
Luv acknowledge Michael Lucifer's impressive history in casket matches, and suggested perhaps it was intended
as a boastful slap in the face to Lucifer. Buddy Luv's words seemed strong from the start, Banging scoring with a
ring shaking Samoan drop on the 305lb superstar. They soon became hollow as Lucifer battled out of the Kiwi bomb
and nailed the devil driver. Lucifer continued the assault, knocking Banging down with a shattering left hook.
After Banging made several attempts to get Lucifer in the casket, Lucifer finally succeeded in stuffing him in.
Winner: Michael Lucifer via casket [4:45]
Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were out of their seats with the International championship match moments away.
Stat-Man made certain that Buddy Luv understood that Michael Lucifer's win meant his team were in the lead 5-4,
with Violent J heading into a must-win situation. Buddy Luv went over Violent J's headlining history, and celebrated
what could only be described as the biggest match of Violent J's life. With not only the world title on the line, but also
his pride against what many called the stronger half of Team Extreme, a position as the Mystery CEO's head booker
and the hopes of the Mystery CEO.
International championship match
Death (c) versus Violent J
The crowd went berserk as the Y2Juggalo countdown clocked off, marking the entrance of perhaps the most popular
superstar to ever grace ICWW. Used to high pressure matches, Marz seemed uninterrupted by the lopsided crowd
support, focusing only on retaining the most prized and revered belt in wrestling history.
The two superstars were inseparable, going back and forth, sharing the momentum. Marz managed to break through,
using the Shotei palm strike to great effect. Although knocked down, Violent J was able to gather himself and take it
to his partner with a spike DDT. Both superstars were exhausted, but Marz came back first, only to have his efforts
all blocked by Violent J. Violent J managed to drop the champ and hit the Pyscho Flip for the win.
Winner: Violent J via pin fall, new International champion [7:04]
Violent J celebrated in the middle of the ring with the International championship strap, leaving Marz on his knees
in the corner of the ring in shock. Violent J held the title in one hand, and stared at Marz. Still stunned, Marz stared
back with wide eyes, while Violent J looked out to the crowd and sniffed the air before dropping for a J-arooni!
Violent J rolled to the outside, leaving Marz in the middle of the ring as ICWW: Worlds Collide concluded with a 5-5 tie.
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No one could've
expected the mystery CEO to answer Michael Lucifer's declaration of war the way
he did!
Conscription ended years ago, but ICWW will be divided by a draft. Five have already chosen sides, but how many will
follow? When the dust settles and the smoke clears, everyone must choose a side. Like it, or not.
Conscription ended years ago, but ICWW will be divided by a draft. Five have already chosen sides, but how many will
follow? When the dust settles and the smoke clears, everyone must choose a side. Like it, or not.
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THE
DRAFT
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