ICWW: Worlds Collide III

 ICWW: Worlds Collide III April 18, 2004
 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.

International title match Death vs Violent J 6'2 Height 6'5 240lbs Weight 297lbs Shotei Finisher Psycho flip Hardcore title match Famine vs Statix 6'3 Height 6'1 240lbs Weight 240lbs The Grudge Finisher Static Slam War vs Albert Beefcake 6' Height 6'9 220lbs Weight 350lbs Dust to dust Finisher Albo bomb Hollywood Hogan vs Godfather 6'7 Height 6'6 275lbs Weight 265lbs Leg drop Finisher Pimp drop Special referee Acidic Wonder Shawn Michaels vs Superfly 6'1 Height 6'2 237lbs Weight 235lbs Super kick Finisher Zenlightener

Casket match Banging vs Michael Lucifer 5'8 Height 6'10 230lbs Weight 305lbs Kiwi bomb Finisher Devil driver Ultimate X X-Division title match Rockey Rakesh vs Amazing Red 5'10 Height 5'6 202lbs Weight 140lbs Powerbomb Finisher Code Red The Hurricane vs Pestilence 6' Height 6' 191lbs Weight 224lbs Hurricane Eye Finisher Justice slam Rhyno vs Jason Shamrock 5'10 Height 6'2 260lbs Weight 204lbs Gore Finisher Belly to belly ? ??? vs Steven Oozaru ??? Height 6'9 ??? Weight 289lbs ??? Finisher Flatliner

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.

THE DRAFT

The Mystery CEO   The Horsemen  Violent J The Y2Juggalo has been in the hunt for the International championship, and is a great pick up for the mystery CEO. While he may not have the leadership of some others, he has the ability to get it done.   Michael Lucifer The obvious leader of the Horsemen. It is his war against the mystery CEO that has lead to this. Few men are more feared in wrestling, and few are more cunning. A skill that is highly valued in the art of war.   Rockey Rakesh [Heavyweight champ] Rockey Rakesh gives the mystery CEO's team not only an icon, but a calming voice of reason. In the heat of battle, a yoga master can be a useful thing.   Marz [International champ] Marz is not only the current International champion, but also legitimately one of the best competitors in this game. Not only is he a great individual, he's a team player.  Statix The prophet has been lost as of late, but you can never discount the man that is Statix. Having trained the martial arts with Michael Lucifer, he may be able to deliver key insight into the opposition.   Marc Scott [Hardcore champ] Marc Scott is one of the most self-serving men to ever enter a ring. This makes him an always dangerous opponent. Win, or lose, all Marc Scott cares about is how he can come out best off.  The Hurricane [Tag champ] He's only young, but he's already earned himself a name in ICWW. The Hurricane's dedication to truth and justice make him a reliable ally in the battle against the Horsemen. He will never say die!     Jesseman Jesseman was once like the Hurricane, but that promise has turned rotten. He's gone from super hero to super villain. The inherent evil in Jesseman's soul makes him the perfect unrelenting ally.  Albert Beefcake [Tag champ] Say what you will about the Big Beefer, he's the current tag team champion, and a former heavyweight champion. So when he says he is in touch with the yellow bandana force, you'd best listen! Rar.   Daemon X Another veteran is a great thing for the Horsemen. His tactics make him a sound fighter, and having lived in the shadows, little is known about Daemon X. Least of all, his vulnerabilities.  Banging Tactics by the mystery CEO, stopping Michael Lucifer from securing the combined might of the Pacific Connection. With Banging's recent erratic behavior, he's a complete wildcard.      Steven Oozaru With Michael Lucifer getting the first pick, he went straight for the man whom he defeated for the International title. Oozaru may be one tough customer, but the Horsemen might find him unreliable.   Rhyno The rampaging Rhyno is not a surprising choice from the mystery CEO. With the Horsemen boasting some heavy hitters, Rhyno is definitely a man worth having.   Jason Shamrock He's not the heavyweight champion anymore, but Jason Shamrock is still one of the best technical wrestlers in the business today. A huge pick up.  The Godfather The Mystery CEO bought himself another heavy hitter, in stark contrast the Michael Lucifer's pick. If push comes to shove, you've got to pick these guys will win!    Amazing Red Michael Lucifer getting to pick before the CEO, and shocked everyone by choosing Amazing Red. On the heels of the announcement of the X-Division title too.  Superfly The Mystery CEO picks up an interesting draft in Superfly. The Mystery CEO will want to make sure Superfly doesn't try to "Zenlighten" his team.   Shawn Michaels  With Michael Lucifer getting first pick next round, the Mystery CEO cannot be happy overlooking former CEO, Shawn Michaels. Only one more drafting round remains.   ??? With an odd number of superstars available, Michael Lucifer has chosen the last man in Hulk Hogan. Leaving the Mystery CEO a man short!    Hollywood Hulk Hogan Lucifer certainly hasn't cared to pick fan favourites, picking up the much despised Hulk Hogan. Hogan rounds out a very interesting combination for the Horsemen.

ICWW: Worlds Collide II

February 02, 2003 - ICWW: Worlds Collide

Old versus New when the Old Blood tackle the ICWW faithfuls.
Each match will feature one against the other, in the desperate
battle for supremacy will it be old school, or fresh talent?
All will be revealed when the two worlds collide!

"It's going to be a hot time in the old town tonight, ladies and gentlemen welcome to ICWW: Worlds Collide! What a huge event this is fixing to be, even bigger than perhaps even the first Worlds Collide from last year! I'm Buddy Luv, alongside of me Stat-Man and we welcome you to this sold-out arena for what can be described only as, electric!"

 

Shawn Michaels' theme started up and the Heartbreak Kid made his way to the ring. He said that since Dead or Alive he hadn't seen much action, and he admitted it was because he was disappointed with the loss, and he was a little sore after the match. He said that they simply couldn't have an ICWW main event without the show stopping main event himself - Shawn Michaels. He said he had a special purpose for being there, and that was simple. Michaels then removed his jacket to reveal and old blood shirt underneath! Suddenly the countdown appeared on the big screen and Chris Jericho appeared at the entrance way. He told Shawn Michaels to stop boring the fans and to simply shut the hell up. Jericho declared that he would save the crowd from the horrendously boring kid, because that was his mission in ICWW. Michaels invited Jericho to try him like he had tried Banging on Aftershock - Jericho raced to the ring. 

 

Shawn Michaels d. Chris Jericho
Michaels caught Jericho with a powerslam as he slid into the ring, and then went to work, forcing Jericho into the corner for the ten punch! Jericho was a little woozy, but bought himself some time after hitting a desperation diving forearm! Michaels was reeling, which gave Jericho an opportunity to go off the ropes and hid a devastating bulldog. Jericho went to work with hard elbow drops to the knee, and then looked to clamp down the Walls of Jericho! Michaels managed to reach the ropes instead, and then kicked Jericho back away from him. Jericho tied up, but Michaels managed to take him down with a stunning hurracanrana! Michaels went up stairs and went for the diving elbow drop, but there was nobody home! With Michaels down after the elbow, Jericho looked for the Lionsault, but Michaels rolled out of the way this time! The two stayed down for a considerable amount of time, but both made it to their feet eventually. Jericho looked for a localised clothesline, but Michaels ducked it and caught him with the Sweet Chin Music! With Jericho down the OBK scored the cover.

 

Backstage Shane Altmann was with Loopster who was scheduled to face Mickdust in a last man standing match for his Eurasian title belt. Loopster said that he didn't care what a deranged guy in a gold jump suit said, there was no doubt he was going to win. Suddenly Kurt Angle shuffled up alongside Loopster. The Eurasian champion asked Angle what the hell he thought he was doing, considering he was fired a month or so ago. Angle said he didn't care what Mickdust said either, and he was there to make an impact, employee or not. Loopster told Angle he should choose his place of impact carefully, Angle agreed and said that it was true.

 

Last Man Standing Eurasian Championship match
Loopster (c) d. Mickdust
Mickdust made his way to the ring with a particularly elaborate coat for the Worlds Collide last man standing match. When he took his jacket off, "last man productions" replaced the familiar shattered dreams productions logo on his back. Loopster raced his way to the ring to a tremendous reaction from the crowd as the match got underway quickly. Mickdust took Loopster down with a spinebuster, and taunted the crowd. Loopster made has way to his feet and hit the golden one with a flying kamikaze clothesline, and followed up quickly with a hard elbow drop. Mickdust got to his feet and sent Loopster into the ropes, using the momentum to add punctuation to an inverted atomic drop. With Loopster reeling Mickdust went in for the kill early looking for a chokeslam, but Loopster managed to elbow his way out of it. Loopster tried to whip Mickdust down with a dragon screw, but the weight advantage of Mickdust was too much, allowing him to score the chokeslam! Loopster scrambled to his feet to avoid the count out, and went back on the attack with a hard clothesline. Mickdust stumbled to his feet, and walked right into a something factor! Mickdust narrowly avoided being declared down for the count, but managed to get up and buy some time with a shattered dreams low blow! Loopster threw Mickdust to the outside and grabbed a steel chair, using it to plaster the golden challenger! Loopster then pulled a table out from under the ring and place it above the fallen Mickdust. Loopster slid back into the ring and played for the crowd, before climbing the top rope and jumping to the outside straight through the table with a moonsault!! With the table, and Loopster on top of him, Mickdust stayed down.

 

During the break Buddy Luv informed fans that Marz' injuries after the battle on Aftershock were not as dramatic as originally believed. A thorough examination revealed it to be nothing more than a broken rib, two cracked ribs and a split lip. Luv said Marz would be watching Worlds Collide from home, unable to compete immediately. Stat-Man wished Marz a speedy recovery, one against the odds.

 

Hardcore Championship match
Chaos Drone d. Kurt Angle and Rockey (c)
Rockey made his way to the ring with his hardcore championship ready to face whichever old blood superstar he was signed to face. Chaos Drone was revealed as the superstar in question, the two squaring off in the middle of the ring as the bell rang. They tied up, Chaos Drone proving to be the stronger of the two overpowering the little fire cracker and scoring a hard shot to the midsection. Rockey went on the offensive with a boxing combo, but Chaos Drone shrugged it off and went off the ropes and hit a clothesline. Rockey jumped back up but was caught with a hard super kick, and then a big leg drop. Chaos Drone went to the outside and pulled a shovel out from under the ring, and slid back in when suddenly Kurt Angle's music started and the unemployed superstar raced to the ring. Chaos Drone fended him off with shovel, knocking the Olympic hero silly! Angle landed on the hardcore champion, and then Chaos Drone jumped over the two of them with a splash, scoring the double pin fall to become the new hardcore champion!

 

Tag Team Championship match
Jesseman & Albert Beefcake (c) d. Violent J & The Nomad
The Super Friends made their way to the ring next with the tag team championships around their waists, ready to face the unlikely ICWW combination of Violent J and The Nomad. Nomad made his way to the ring alone, and then the Y2Juggalos theme hit as the crowd went wild. The JCW champion drove his VIP cart onto the entrance stage, and pounded his fist proudly against his chest before heading to the ring. Jesseman and Violent J tied up first, with Jesseman starting things with a nice DDT. Violent J went into the ropes and scored a bulldog, and then locked up with a shocking powerbomb! Jesseman was down and out after the surprise high impact attack, as J hooked up for an STF submission hold. Albert broke the hold, but was sent back to his corner by the referee. Jesseman came to and knocked J back with a should thrust, and then managed to nail the Triple J slam! Violent J tried for a psycho flip, but Jesseman countered with a Nexplex and went for the cover. The Nomad jumped into the ring to stop the count, but Albert held him back with a hard cocobutt, allowing Jesseman to score the surprise victory. The Nomad grinned smugly as he and Violent J headed toward the backstage area, the Super Friends celebrating in the ring.

 

Hardcore National Championship match
Rhyno d. Oozaru (c)
In what the commentators called the first headliner of the night, Oozaru and Rhyno prepared to face off for Oozaru's recently won National title. Rhyno made his way to the ring with Banging, while Oozaru stood tall in the middle of the ring staring down at Rhyno.  Rhyno jumped into the ring and the two huge superstars stared at each other coldly before Rhyno got in the first shot, but Oozaru began fighting back with hard rights and lefts and then went off the ropes, dropping the Rhyno with a hard shoulder block. Rhyno jumped to his feet quickly and dropped a boot to Oozaru's midsection and nailed him with a ring shaking spinebuster! Oozaru whipped Rhyno into the turnbuckle and went for a running splash, but Rhyno ducked out of the way, and then with Oozaru at the turnbuckle began hammering him hard with shoulder thrusts. Oozaru dropped to one knee and hit Rhyno with a low blow, allowing him time enough to drop the old blood leader with a flatliner! Rhyno rolled to the outside and sought advice from Banging, while Oozaru recovered from the slam in the ring. Rhyno sent the hardcore monkey to the outside, and slammed him into the turnbuckle. With Oozaru stunned, Rhyno grabbed the steel ring steps and set them up on the outside and powerbombed Oozaru onto them! Oozaru looked to be broken in half, when Rhyno picked him up and threw him back into the ring. Rhyno propped Oozaru against the ropes, and went for the gore, but was countered with a back body drop! Oozaru jumped over the top rope and connected with a big splash, but Rhyno got up first and took Oozaru straight into the crowd guard rail with a hard gore and made the pin fall. Rhyno ripped Oozaru's costume and ripped the mask off, showing it off to the crowd like a prize. Rhyno then proceeded to continue to put a beat down on the fallen Oozaru while Banging retrieved the National title belt. Banging made his way to Rhyno, steal beating down on Oozaru next to the ramp. Banging looked at the title, and then again at Rhyno and Oozaru and nailed Rhyno with the championship belt, before storming to the back!

 

Heavyweight Championship match
Jason Shamrock (c) and Statix fought to a no contest
Finally it was time for the real headlining match as the rookie of 2002, went head to head with the latest rookie sensation - Statix. Statix entered the arena to a barrage of boos, as the old blood defect made his way to the ring. Jason Shamrock received a more positive response as the world heavyweight champion made his way to the ring. Shamrock stared at Statix, the rookie showing some signs of nerves against the well broken in Shamrock. They tied up and Shamrock made the first offensive with an arm bar takedown. Shamrock rolled Statix up and got a one count, as Statix rolled to the outside and looked up at the heavyweight champ. Shamrock tried to reach over the top rope for Statix, but was tricked into a hang man, allowing Statix time to slide back into the ring and follow up with a hard belly to back suplex. Statix climbed the top rope, and dived at the fallen Shamrock with a huge knee drop, sending waves through the arena! Shamrock went for the corner, as Statix went in hot pursuit but was pulled into the corner by Shamrock, who proceeded to hammer at the challenger with hard rights and lefts. Shamrock hooked up with the rookie sensation, and drilled him to the mat with a hard belly to belly suplex! Statix was barely able to stand, but Shamrock looked to continue to apply the pressure to the new-old blood superstar, attacking with stinging Thai kicks. Statix managed to halt the attack with an impacting drop kick and then hooked it up, dropping Shamrock with the Blood Bomb! Suddenly with the momentum turning the lights went out and the familiar mystery attacker music could be heard. When the lights came back on both Shamrock and Statix were both out cold, and the championship belt was missing. There were no signs of anyone responsible, as the referee declared the match a no-contest as Worlds Collide came to a surprising conclusion.

IWWF/ICWW: Worlds Collide

September 29th - IWWF/ICWW: Worlds Collide
Throughout history men have theorised that there are infinite realities in which various possible decisions are played out. Where the unreal can exist. Where what could have been is. These two realms of matter cannot occupy the same space, but if these worlds collide no one can know the outcome...

... there can be nothing between - this is what it's like when worlds collide.

Tag team title hardcore tag match
Ironize & Acidic Wonder (c) d. Twizted One & Shane-Man
In the big tag team championship match Ironize & Acidic Wonder took on the unusual combination of the Twizted One and Shane-Man. Ironize started off with Twizted taking him down with the ever popular Lou Thesz press. Twizted One showed grit with a dandy Samoan drop. The first tag of the night was made by the dazed Ironize, as Acidic Wonder made his way into the match, nailing Twizted with a mean flapjack. Shane-Man got into the match with some high risk moves, nailing the Wonder with a nice elbow drop in the center of the ring. The Twizted One and Ironize made their ways back into the ring. Under the hardcore rules Twizted legally nailed Ironize with a chair retrieved from the outside, busting Ironize wide open. Ironize hit the exclamation marc, and went for the cover when suddenly Binary ran out to the ring and broke the pin. Acidic Wonder was tagged back in and hit the spear, only to have Ironize tag back in and successfully make the cover.

 

Eurasian championship match
Albert Beefcake (c) d. Shawn Michaels (c)
The opening match saw current National/DALnet champion Shawn Michaels, take on the European Beefcake in the first unification match. The Alaskan Bear-Whale tried to strut his funky stuff in the ring, but Michaels cut the music with a nice super kick. The two superstars went at it hard, Michaels struggling with the sheer physical dominance the Beefer had. After reversing a string of move attempts the Alaskan nailed the Albo Bomb and got the cover for the win. As Shawn Michaels had an anger tantrum Albert danced the Beefer Busstop in the ring.

 

Backstage Lord Nomad was telling Mick Lucifer that he was the ICWW champion, the lord of the tables, and the soon to be first ever undisputed heavyweight champion. Mick Lucifer looked down at Nomad and smiled, saying that he knew Nomad wouldn't let him down, and would kick the ass off of Xio just the same way he would kick Justin Verrier. Lucifer guaranteed that on that night ICWW was going to dominate completely, and take more than the Eurasian title. The Undertaker entered next and told Mick Lucifer that even though he didn't have a match, he was there to support Mick.

 

Triple Threat Hardcore Championship match
Mr. Shamrock d. Chris Benoit and Bill Goldberg
The action returned as the hardcore championship was about to go on the line. In the match IWWF superstar Chris Benoit hoped to bring home some gold against two neutral wrestlers in Mr. Shamrock and Goldberg. Chris Benoit started off well taking Mr. Shamrock to town with a rights and lefts in a Lou Thesz press. Goldberg attacked from behind with fierce tenacity. Benoit took the monstrous Goldberg on face first, only to be nailed with a huge powerbomb. Mr. Shamrock went on the offensive at Goldberg but got nailed in the face with a steel chair. Chris Benoit re-entered the fray with a chair of his own, taking Goldberg out of the contest and sending him over the top rope. While the dominant Goldberg was winded on the outside, the battered Mr. Shamrock took advantage clamping down the ankle lock submission on Chris Benoit. Benoit managed to shake free, but was put down with a chair shot and pinned.

 

Backstage Justin Verrier and Mike Trell were in Verrier's office when Xio burst into the room. He proclaimed that on this night he would prove why he is a worthy IWWF heavyweight champion, why he is the best rookie that ever rose through the ranks, and the best person to be the first undisputed champion of IWWF and ICWW. Trell told Xio that it should in fact be his title as it had been vacated on many occasions beyond his control. Xio said he didn't care about Trell or what he thought he should have. Xio stormed out as abruptly as he had entered, leaving Verrier and Trell.

 

No holds barred National championship match
Banging (c) d. The Rock
Banging prepared to face The Rock in a no holds barred match for the prized National championship.
The Rock looked good early on as the two superstars exchanged heavy blows. Banging got the first break after nailing a nice trademark Samoan drop. The Rock wasn't out of the match yet though, fighting back hard enough to square up for a nice people's elbow. Banging recovered surprisingly quickly, only to absolutely nail The Rock into next week with a chair. The Rock slid to the outside giving both superstars a chance to catch their breath, returning with a steel chair of his own. Rock swung wildly with the chair, but Banging blocked it with his own chair and sent it back into his face. On the ropes the Rock made an attempt at the Rock Bottom, but Banging fought out of it. After a failed powerbomb it was clearly all over. Banging slammed the Rock down with a nice Kiwi Bomb and got the cover to become the first unified National champ.

 

While on his way to the ring Xio bumped into recently retired ICWW superstar, and former ICWW US champion Kurt Angle. Angle wished the IWWF heavyweight champion luck in his next match, only to have Xio stop suddenly. Xio informed the Olympic hero that he didn't need luck, he was the true king of tables. He said tonight not only would he prove to everyone in bother ICWW and IWWF that he was the best possible man to represent IWWF as undisputed champion, but he was also the one and only true king of the table match. Not the so called 'Lord' Nomad. Angle smiled and sent Xio along.

 

Table Undisputed Heavyweight championship match
Xio (c) d. Lord Nomad (c)
The first ever undisputed heavyweight title went on the line, as well as the affectionate king of tables role in this first main event. The two went at it hard and fast, Xio getting the first shot in. It wasn't long before the ICWW champion struck back though with a nice bulldog. Xio took Nomad down with a sky high short powerbomb, and avoided a top rope attack. Nomad took Xio down with a flapjack, and slipped under the top rope, heading for a rummage under the ring. Xio was presented with an array of weapons. When Lord Nomad entered the ring he was blasted with a chair shot to the head. Xio taunted Nomad, letting him know who was the king of the table match. Nomad responded with a quick low blow to the IWWF champ, and went upstairs, riding a chair like a surfboard right onto Xio's mid section. With Xio down Nomad again slid to the outside, this time pulling a table out. Nomad viciously threw the table into the ring and went back to Xio only to be dropped with a quick chair shot. Xio went to work setting a table up, as Nomad came from behind slamming him into the corner. From there Nomad set up and nailed a top rope powerbomb, the move taking as much out of him as Xio. Xio made it to his feet first and made certain the table was set, slamming Nomad straight through the middle with the aenima. Xio celebrated as the referee present him with the first undisputed IWWF/ICWW heavyweight championship. He left the ring chanting undisputed as Lord Nomad conceded defeat whilst sitting in the corner against the turnbuckle.

 

Mick Lucifer returned to the ring once more, and announced that although Kurt Angle had requested
the match with him, he would not be partaking in the match. Instead he had a suitable representative.
Suddenly Banging charged burst out at the entrance way, and charged to the ring.

Winner Takes All match
Justin Verrier d. Mick Lucifer
The air was thick as the big main event of Worlds Collide sparked into the air with the entrance of Verrier and Lucifer. When in the ring the referee brought the two together encouraging them to shake hands. Lucifer smiled at the crowd and began stretching when the bell rang. The two locked up, Justin getting a swift kick to the midsection, only to head into the ropes and take the ICWW owner down with a swinging neck breaker. Verrier went up top looking for an elbow drop from upstairs but got a face full of knee. As the match progressed Lucifer started to look in good shape knocking the breath out of Justin with the heart punch, and then following up with a big death valley driver. Getting his second wind Justin snuck in a low blow and dropped Lucifer with the Justin V DDT. He followed up with a modified sharpshooter, but Lucifer quickly dragged his way to the ropes. Lucifer limped into a front face lock, but managed to reverse an attempted vertical suplex. While on the ground the IWWF owner nailed Lucifer's knee with a low diving clothesline forcing Mick to one knee. Suddenly from out of the crowd Nomad appeared and used a steel chair to knock the referee out cold. Mick Lucifer used the chair on Justin knocking him flat, when all of a sudden Chaos Drone appeared on the ramp! Chaos rushed to the ring bludgeoning the chair wielding Lucifer. Lucifer took Chaos down with a chokeslam when suddenly Kurt Angle and The Undertaker rushed to the ring. Mick Lucifer got to his feet and laughed as he ordered the two superstars to take care of Justin Verrier, but instead they attacked Mick Lucifer and Nomad! Nomad tried to help the ICWW executive, but the four man team hammered away on Lucifer leaving him a bloodied mess. The cavalry headed backstage as the referee came to. Justin Verrier picked Lucifer up, dropped him with a Stone Cold stunner and got the pin fall.

 

As Verrier headed up the ramp celebrating, Mick Lucifer got to his feet supported by a turnbuckle. Verrier offered Lucifer the two finger salute while Lucifer stared on through a mask of blood as Worlds Collide came to an end.