ICWW: Aftershock (Aug 29, 2003)

Episode #41

Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were holding the furniture down as Aftershock rolled over it's return with a vengeance. Buddy Luv informed Stat-Man that opening up would be the debut of Mints Jones, a guy that was looking to be taken seriously. Stat-Man said with a name link Mints, it was going to be difficult to respect him, statistically speaking, but he'd try to spare some, because most of his respect would be for ICWW's newest reporter, Gregory Helms!

Backstage Gregory Helms thanked Luv and Stat-Man for their welcome, and said he hoped to bring them plenty of scoops from the back. Helms spotted Jason Shamrock entering the building, and approached the former heavyweight champion. Helms reminded Shamrock that months ago, his partner Statix had turned on him in a brutal fashion, but noticed he hadn't done anything about it. Helms asked Shamrock, "what's up wit dat?" Shamrock raised his eyebrow, and said that he had come back, with a mission to put an end to the slanderous lies Ortiz had been spreading. His friend Statix had turned on him, but there was more than met the eye there, so for the time being he had bigger goals. Shamrock told Helms that his goals were to once again, prove that he was the most athletic, and technically sound superstar ICWW has ever seen. Loopster shoved his way on screen, and told Shamrock the one thing he was, was boring! Loopster said he could beat Shamrock any time, and any place. Shamrock challenged the suck one, to a match, later in the night.

Marc Scott versus Mints Jones
Marc Scott looked in good shape as newcomer, Mints Jones, headed to the ring in casual ring attire. Scott danced around the ring, before tying up, taking Jones to the matt with an arm bar takedown. Mints shot off the ropes, taking Scott back with an elbow to the face, before the two exchanged right hands, Mints scoring a knockdown punch! Scott looked furious, as he took Jones down with a spear, and followed it with a stern stomping to the rookie. Scott hoisted Jones to his feet, locking up with a front face lock, before slamming him down with a fisherman suplex, breaking the bridge before a pin could be made. Again Scott looked for the front face lock, but Mints was able to find a second reserve, countering with a brainbuster! Both men struggled to their feet, Mints walking right into the path of Scott's finishing move, the grudge! Scott picked the youngster up and looked to dish out further punishment with a stunner, but Mints was able to counter, nailing him with a stunner of his own, and a brisk school boy roll up.
Winner: Mints Jones via pin fall [9:52]

Backstage Michael Lucifer and Statix were talking with Albert Beefcake, when the tag team champions, Team Extreme, stepped up. Violent J looked Michael Lucifer up and down, and told Marz he didn't know how he even scored a world title shot. A glare came over Lucifer's face as Statix asked what the champs wanted, and Marz said that he wanted retribution and the International championship. Lucifer told Marz that if he wanted the belt before him, he'd have to bury him first. Gwen Lucifer stepped out of her office into the thick of things, and told the two sides that tonight they would have an opportunity to settle things in a six-man tag team match. She told them to go rest up, and wait for the call.

Chris Benoit versus Lance White
Lance White lined up for a steep ask in his career, taking on the crippler, Chris Benoit. White looked to try to overpower Benoit straight off, going to work with a series of chops and a wild spinning heel kick. Benoit shot right back up, taking it to White with his trademark chops, driving White to the corner, where he tied up, sending him across the ring with an overhead belly to belly suplex. White scrambled to the outside, and did his best to gather himself, stunning Benoit with a hangman out of nowhere! He jumped into the ring, capitalizing with strong stomps to the fallen Benoit, but the crippler was able to snag a foot, and trip White, leaving him ripe for the crippler crossface! White scrambled for the ropes, forcing Benoit to break the hold, clinging to it like a life line! Benoit stomped down on White, and tore him away from the bottom rope, slamming him from a waist lock with a huge German suplex. This time Benoit dragged White to the center of the ring, where he clamped down with the crossface, forcing the rookie to tap out to the excruciating finishing hold.
Winner: Chris Benoit via submission [7:05]

Shane Altmann was with Statix backstage, and asked him how he felt about losing to Michael Lucifer, and the interference Team Extreme have had. Statix told Altmann that the time for prophecies had passed, because there were more important matters in the here and now. He said that losing to Michael Lucifer wasn't a problem, but he didn't think it was fair for Oozaru and Marz to get a shot for simply attacking him. Tonight, his concern was for the six-man tag match, but he trusted in Lucifer and whomever would be their partner, to lay down the law.

The Nomad versus The Godfather
The Nomad made his way to the ring, heavyweight championship over his shoulder with a sour look on his face. He snatched a microphone and told the fans that being signed to fight the Godfather made him sick. Nomad said that he wasn't going to stand for it much longer, while guys like Oozaru were winning the world title belt! The Godfather interrupted Nomad's rant as he strutted to the ring, accompanied by two of his escorts. Nomad frowned and jumped the top rope, narrowly missing the ladies as he caught Godfather with a cross body block. The two men exchanged right hands, before the Nomad shot Godfather into the outside of the turnbuckle with a hard Irish whip! Nomad jumped into the ring and appealed to the crowd, but got a mixed response. Godfather snuck up behind, taking Nomad down with a bulldog, but the heavyweight champion wasn't out yet, countering a back heel into a crescent kick! The Godfather stumbled to his feet, snapping Nomad down with a side Russian leg sweep with lightning speed. Nomad stumbled to his feet, and picked the Godfather up, scoring with the bible black, into a pin fall.
Winner: The Nomad via pin fall [5:27]

Backstage Gregory Helms knocked on Michael Lucifer's private locker room door, when Albert Beefcake answered the door. Helms produced flowers, and told Albert that they were for Lucifer, probably from his wife. As Albert went to take the flowers, Helms told him that he had a friend that might be able to help him with his investigations, should he need an extra pair of eyes. Albert squinted at Helms, and said that he thought he recognized him. Helms assured him, he had only just started as an ICWW reporter on Aftershock. Albert took the flowers and read the note aloud for Lucifer, it read - "Roses are red, violets are blue. In your sweaty hands, is note number two. In many ways you're a tragic clown, you're certainly no lord, I stole your crown." Albert produced a chess bishop from within the envelope, and glanced at Lucifer.

Jason Shamrock versus Loopster
Jason Shamrock stalked his way to the ring, for a match against Loopster, who seemed to be breaking his ties with the Suck Squad, with a new found confidence. Loopster raced to the ring, using the top rope to launch himself at Shamrock with a plancha, taking the superstar down. Shamrock rolled out of the ring, checking his lip for blood after the stunning attack. Shamrock slipped in, and struck Loopster with a stiff shot to the mid section, following it up with a series of quick, stinging Thai kicks, which broke Loopster down, allowing Shamrock to connect with a roundhouse to the head! Loopster was struck into next, as Shamrock pulled him to his feet, tying up for a belly to belly suplex, but Loopster had sense enough to counter with a short powerbomb! Loopster went off the ropes, and planted the big spinning leg drop on Shamrock, before tying him up with a cloverleaf! Submission territory somewhere Loopster should've steered clear from, Shamrock was able to reverse the attempt into the ankle lock! Loopster tried to struggle out of the hold, finding refuge with the middle rope. Shamrock went to work with a series of boxing style shots, but it was enough to hold back the suck factor! With the finisher hit, Loopster was able to just make the pin.
Winner: Loopster via pin fall [4:08]

Diamond Dallas Page walked out to the ring with his hardcore championship, and a big smile! He said that 24/7 effectively ended at Dead Or Alive 4, but that was a good thing, and everyone should take the positives out of it. He said that he wanted to prove to everyone that anyone can succeed, and offered an open shot at him for his hardcore championship belt.

Hardcore championship match
Banging versus Diamond Dallas Page [c]
Banging raced his way to the ring, and the bell sounded, as DDP used his belt as a weapon against the oncoming former champ. Staggered back, as DDP locked up, slamming the masked superstar with a fireman's carry. Banging sprung back onto his feet, and staggered back, as DDP posed for the crowd. Banging took full advantage, nailing the champ with a dazed spear. Both men were down, struggling to recover as Banging threw an arm over, but only got a two count. Banging rolled to the outside, pulling a chair out from under the ring, before returning and walking right into a dropkick, driving the chair right back into his own face! DDP rolled to the outside of the ring, and pulled a table out from under the ring, setting it up on the outside. Banging was on his feet, DDP turning around to find Banging flying over the ropes, but the champ was able to avoid the move, seeing Banging land face first on the outside. DDP dragged him toward the table, and planted him through with the diamond cutter, scoring the fall amidst the rubble, to retain his hardcore championship belt.
Winner: Diamond Dallas Page via pin fall [4:28]

Six-man tag team match
Michael Lucifer, Statix & Rockey Rakesh versus Team Extreme & Steven Oozaru
Statix and Lucifer made their way to the ring, awaiting the arrival of their partner, when the theme song for Rockey Rakesh hit the airways! The little firecracker raced his way to the ring, joining his bhai for a six-man confrontation. Team Extreme's partner turned out to be none other than the International champion, Steven Oozaru! All six men rumbled in the ring, Oozaru and Lucifer remaining in the ring as the legal men, with order finding it's place. Lucifer struck at the world champion with throat thrusts, before dropping him to the mat with a back breaker. Steve Oozaru struggled to his feet, as Lucifer tied up with a front face lock, which Oozaru counter with big knees to the stomach. The champ connected with a big boot! As Oozaru picked him up, Rakesh looked like he'd had enough, climbing the turnbuckle with the crowd and Statix right behind him. Oozaru picked Lucifer up, and wrapped him up with a full nelson, and turned around, seeing Rakesh slam Lucifer with a missile dropkick, into a tiger suplex! Team Extreme jumped into the ring, and started stomping down on Lucifer, with Oozaru tossing Statix over the top rope, so that Violent J and Rakesh could go to work on him! The referee rang the bell declaring the match a no contest, when Abel Lucifer raced down to the ring with a sledge hammer, seeing the four jackals clear the ring, and retreat up the ramp, while Abel debated whether to help or attack his brother, as Aftershock, came to a ground shaking conclusion.
Winner: No contest [4:02]

Special mention:
Shamrock has recovered from injury, but will he be able to ignore unprovoked insult?

ICWW: Civil Action (Aug 26, 2003)

Episode #37

Stat-Man and Buddy Luv were out of their seats as Civil Action kicked off, taking easy in the heated ICWW arena with rain pouring down outside. Stat-Man told Luv that Marc Scott was matched up against X-Pac later in the night, and he would be accompanied by security, with concerns that someone was hacking ICWW again. Buddy Luv agreed that there had been problems updating the ICWW website, and Marc Scott was under suspicion. Stat-Man then told Buddy Luv that later in the night Michael Lucifer would meet Violent J, with the two of them signed to fight for the tag team championships at Fatal Attractions!

Backstage Banging confronted the International champion, Steven Oozaru, and asked him what was going on. Oozaru looked at his partner puzzled, and Banging said that they had been through a lot of different stages, and breaking the team up for Oozaru's world title hopes he could live with, but seeing him team with Marz and Violent J didn't sit well with him at all. The world champion said he was disappointed that Banging couldn't just be happy for him. He said he was silly to think Banging wouldn't be jealous of his victory, and he thought that was sad.

Loopster versus The Godfather
The Sick One made his way to the ring for a one on one clash against the Godfather, since breaking from the Suck Squad Loopster was looking to raise his profile again. Loopster wasted no time, breaking up the Godfather's ceremonious entrance, attacking him with a running axe handle, before whipping him into the ring. The Godfather used the advantage to hit the ropes, taking Loopster down with a hard clothesline. Loopster stumbled as Godfather hoisted him up, taking him down with a big Samoan drop, stopping to appeal to his ladies and the crowd with a little bouncing. Loopster looked for a school boy, but Godfather kicked out quickly. Loopster hit the ropes, coming back with a flying dropkick, and then connected with a spinning leg drop. With the Godfather down the sick one went up stairs, coming down with a flying elbow drop. Loopster looked for a fall, but the Godfather managed to kick out right at the last second. Loopster helped his opponent to his feet, but found himself with a struggle, with the Godfather throwing desperate right hands at Loopster before locking up with a bear hug! Loopster managed to struggle his way out of the hold, and connected with the sick factor, scoring the cover.
Winner: Loopster via pin fall [4:25]

Gwen Lucifer was in her office when Rockey Rakesh knocked on the door and entered. He said that Steven Oozaru had promised him a title match if he turned on Statix and Lucifer on Aftershock, and he wanted to know why it hadn't been signed. The secretary to the CEO told the firecracker that while Steven Oozaru could suggest a contender, he was in no position to promise matches. She said the best she could do was offer him a contender match later in the night. Rakesh agreed, and before he left Gwen said that there would be one catch. A new referee had been signed, and this was going to be his first match. Rakesh said he didn't mind, as long as he was fair.

Marc Scott versus X-Pac
Security accompanied Marc Scott on his way to the ring, for a one on one match against recent recruit X-Pac! The young superstar raced to the ring, and went to work, shooting out a series of punches before knocking Scott down with a hard spinning heel kick. Scott hopped to his feet, and tried to slow X-Pac down with a hard shot to the jaw, and a uranagi!
Winner: X-Pac via pin fall [2:36]

Backstage Marc Scott was with Shane Altmann was with the Rock, who had just watched Loopster's match on a backstage monitor. The Rock told Altmann that he wasn't impressed by the suck one, and further more he resented the Rock's name being associated with the so-called, Suck Squad. The Rock said he had tremendous respect for Chaos Drone, who obviously had a terrific mind for wrestling, which was why he worshipped the green Earth the Rock walked on, but Loopster and Angle could kiss a monkeys ass for all he cared. Altmann asked the Rock what he thought of his rather long losing streak, which was backtracking the efforts of his very early circa 2002 career. The Rock put his face in Altmann's face, and told him the interview was terminated.

Hardcore championship match
The Hurricane versus Diamond Dallas Page [c]
A special treat for fans with two championship matches on the card for Civil Action, the hardcore title going on the line as Hurricane challenged new champion DDP. The Hurricane wooshed his way to the ring, followed by the champ, who carried a trash can with him to the ring. The two kicked off quickly, Hurricane going straight to work on DDP with pounding shots to the back, followed by a huge tornado DDT. Hurricane was clearly there to play, using the champs trash can lid to plaster the fallen superstar, knocking him silly from right to left. The Hurricane struck a pose to the delight of the crowd, before locking up with a front face lock on DDP, who nailed Hurricane with a low blow, perfectly legal in the hardcore match! Page continued the assault, using his trash can as a lethal weapon against the challenger, before putting the mangled can over Hurricane's head and hitting the diamond cutter! Page wasn't finished, rolling to the outside to fish around under the ring, producing a table! He slid the furniture into the ring, and set it up in the corner, looking to toss Hurricane right into it. The superhero still had some fight left in him, hammering down with punches, but missing an opportunity with an enziguri DDP managed to duck! Page sent Hurricane through the table in the corner with a wild snapmare takeover, and scored the cover to retain the belt.
Winner: Diamond Dallas Page via pin fall [10:36]

Backstage the Lucifer brothers were with Albert Beefcake, who had a concerned look on his face. He examined the small rook piece that Michael had removed from his locker room, which was vandalized with blood and a crucifix at DOA4. Lucifer then produced a note, which read, "You owe me, that one was on me". Albert said that the attack resembled that of the time he bloodied Edge, and tied him to a crucifix before leaving him in Triple H's locker room. Michael Lucifer looked at Albert Beefcake puzzled, and told him that he never did that. Abel and Albert both looked at each other concerned, before Albo made some notes.

Violent J versus Statix
One half of the tag team champions made his way to the ring, Violent J receiving a huge ovation as he made his way to the ring, looking to continue what has been an impressive winning streak, despite brief retirement. Statix headed to the ring, removing his jacket in the corner, allowing Violent J an opportunity to jump him as the match started. J struck down with clubbing fists, sending Statix into the ropes, who leap frogged over J, allowing the sensation to connect with a flying heel. VJ shook the strike off, tying up in a test of muscle, seeing the juggalo hook in an arm wrench, moving it into a modified hammer lock. Statix managed to gramp the top rope, using it to balance himself for a wild back thrust kick, which sent J across the ring. J used the backward momentum to hit the ropes, coming back at Statix with a diving forearm. As Statix tried to climb to his feet, J connected with a toe kick to the gut, and then the scissors kick! Violent J taunted to the crowd, before locking up with Statix and nailing the psycho flip! J went for the cover, but Statix managed to kick out right at the last second! They tied up, Statix scoring a stiff kick to the jaw, which set J in position for the blood bomb, but J managed to fend it off, hitting a second psycho flip and a cover.
Winner: Violent J via pin fall [4:48]

With the headlining International championship match moments away, Buddy Luv and Stat-Man relived highlights of the tag team and world title matches at DOA, which saw this challenge come to fruition, after several uncontrolled attacks. Stat-Man said that with so much on Lucifer's mind, he wondered if he was going to be able to rationally keep his footing in this match, having both Marz and Steven Oozaru to deal with. Buddy Luv acknowledged the threat, but said that Marz was really the one with the most bad blood running against him in the match up.

International championship match
Marz versus Steven Oozaru versus Michael Lucifer [c]
Marz made his way to the ring first, going in with not only a lot of rivalry against him, but also a lot of muscle. The Australian man-mountain in Steven Oozaru made his way to the ring next, the former tag team champion heading into the most important match of his career. The challengers paced in the ring awaiting the entrance of the spirit of vengeance, who stalked his way to the ring, a look of focus on his face, despite all that had been occurring outside the ring. The three superstars all stared toward each other, forming a three way tie-up situation, Oozaru and Lucifer both putting a kick to the smaller Marz, before Lucifer took Oozaru down with a big boot to the face. Lucifer pulled his gloves tight as Marz came at him, clamping down for a chokeslam, but Oozaru made the save, taking it to Lucifer, before sending him reeling with a hefty shove to the corner. Oozaru turned his attentions to the smaller Marz, connecting with a DDT, before picking him up and using him as a projectile to nail the shaken Lucifer against the turnbuckle. The Aussie giant tossed off the crowd, before charging at the two stunned opponents with a running splash. Marz obviously took the brunt of the blow, as Lucifer mounted an offensive against Oozaru, jabbing with throat thrusts across the ring, before unleashing a boxing combination on the challenger. Oozaru used the top rope to keep his balance, as Lucifer avoided a springboard kick from Marz, and scooped him up, dropping him flat with a tombstone piledriver. Lucifer folded Marz' arms, scoring the pin fall, and thus eliminating the tag champ. A poker face was giving nothing away as Lucifer went for Oozaru with a chokeslam in mind, but Oozaru used a desperate low blow to break Lucifer down. Oozaru clamped down on Lucifer, and managed a chokeslam of his own, but not without exhausting himself in the process. With both men struggling to stand, Steven Oozaru found himself up first, and in ripe position to hit the flatliner! He reached his arm out over Lucifer's chest, as the referee counted one, two, three.
Winner: Steven Oozaru via pin fall [11:09]

The shocked crowd was mixed in it's response, as a battle warn Steve Oozaru mounted the turnbuckle, International championship in hand, as Lucifer struggled to stay on his feet on the outside. Lucifer threw his hand up in the air, as he staggered up the entrance way, Oozaru staring on with a smirk on his face, with Civil Action coming to a surprising conclusion!

Special mention:
Steven Oozaru shocked everyone, stepping up to a plate he's never been seen at.

ICWW: Dead Or Alive 4

Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were at ringside as the crowd went absolutely primal, for Dead Or Alive 4! Buddy Luv and Stat-Man agreed that at the main event of the summer, some legends were going to be forged in some of the great match ups. Stat-Man then informed Buddy Luv that they'd be opening proceedings with a surprise match, giving three recent graduates from the NMW camp!

 

Triple threat match
Shane McMahon versus Lance White versus X-Pac
Three new faces were granted the tremendous opportunity to face off in their inaugural ICWW outing
in a DOA opener. The awe was short felt, as it came down to business, Shane McMahon looking to go straight to work on Lance White. The two exchanged blows, giving X-Pac time to feel out his opponents, before going on the offensive against McMahon. The two superstars went to work, X-Pac making ground with a spinning heel kick, but found himself locked up from behind by Lance White. After a short lived double team attack, X-Pac found himself recovering on the outside while White and McMahon continued what they started, White nailing his opponent with a super kick and a stunner, before scoring the cover.
Winner: Lance White via pin fall [6:33]

 

Backstage Michael Lucifer was carrying his International championship as he headed to his personal locker room, when Albert Beefcake approached him. Albert told Lucifer that he respected him a great deal, and as the Masked Marvel he was trying to uncover who could be responsible for the attacks made against him. Lucifer was about to tell Albert to stay out of his affairs, but never finished the sentence, silenced by the state of his locker room. Inside, Lucifer's locker room was splashed with the crimson tones of what appeared to be blood, and leaning on the wall, a wooden crucifix.

 

Devon Storm versus Patrick Mannion
Buddy Luv and Stat-Man sat stunned from the scenes before, as Devon Storm raced his way to the ring, crowbar in hand. The crowd were pretty excited as Patrick Mannion stalked his way to the ring, looking to be in tremendous shape. Storm looked to jump Mannion, attacking with his crowbar, but the former Eurasian champion managed to avoid the attack as the bell sounded. Mannion out powered Storm with a series of spinebuster slams, finishing with a big elbow drop to the sternum. Storm attempted to use his quickness to effect, going off the ropes for a spring board moonsault, but Mannion's raw power allowed him to catch his opponent, and put an end to things with the smackdown slam and a cover.
Winner: Patrick Mannion via pin fall [5:42]

 

Shane Altmann was with Rockey Rakesh backstage, talking to him about his special match with Chris Benoit. Rakesh told Altmann that he's been away, investing in various business opportunities, but when he heard that it was ICWW's anniversary, and that it was Dead Or Alive 4, he hopped on the first plane he could find and made a bee line for the ICWW arena. The Little firecracker said that he had a lot of respect for Chris Benoit, and was honored to be facing him at the greatest event of the year, but when it came to business decisions he had to do, what he had to do.

 

Hardcore match
Shaggy 2 Dope versus Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho made his way to the ring, and took to the microphone. He said that a week ago he showed the Suck Squad that he was the king of the world, and tonight he was going to show Shaggy 2 Dope, and the whole world that he was the undisputed Y2J problem! It was at that moment the Y2Juggalo countdown started up as Shaggy 2 Dope raced to the ring and dived under the ropes, going straight to work on Jericho with hard right hands. Jericho turned the tables, and sent the Y2Juggalo into the corner, going to work with stinging chops to the chest. Jericho broke it up, and went to work on the midsection with stomping kicks, before tossing Shaggy to the middle of the ring with a hair drag. Jericho taunted a little, leaving himself wide open for a diving forearm. 2 Dope mounted his fallen opponent and unloaded with thundering punches, but Jericho managed to roll over and counter the move. Jericho hopped to his feet, while Shaggy 2 Dope staggered up, into a hurracanarana, but managed to counter it into a sit down powerbomb, scoring a shocking three count!
Jericho attacked the winner without remorse, clamping down with the walls of Jericho, while the referee did his best to remove him from the ring. Shaggy 2 Dope was assisted to the back.
Winner: Shaggy 2 Dope via pin fall [5:12]

 

Fatal four way match
Loopster versus The Rock versus Kurt Angle versus Chaos Drone
The members of the Suck Squad trickled into the arena to a moderate hum from the crowd. Kurt Angle and the Rock paired off, while Loopster went to work on Chaos Drone, taking it to him with a combination of punches and kicks. Loopster looked to be hold nothing back, having suffered a string of defeats against Chaos Drone. The Drone shot Loopster off the ropes, right into the path of the other two superstars, allowing him to double clothesline the Rock and Angle. Loopster took Chaos down with a run around DDT and stomped down on the fallen three. Loopster looked to do some serious damage, going up top for a moonsault, coming down across both Chaos Drone and Kurt Angle. He hooked the leg of the Drone, but Rock managed to break the hold right at the last second. Loopster didn't take kindly to it, taking Rock down with a swinging neck breaker, before nailing a stunned Angle with a super kick to the jaw. Loopster hit Chaos Drone with the suck factor, to find himself with the three count.
Winner: Loopster via pin fall [7:32]

 

In the locker rooms Banging made his way into the Pacific Connection's room where Steven Oozaru was drying himself off with a towel. Banging asked Oozaru if he'd just had a shower, prompting an aggressive reaction from the Australian giant, who wanted to know what business it was of Banging's if he had. Banging told his partner to cool off, because he thought it was important for both men to be on the same page at the biggest event of the year. Oozaru apologized, and told him that Team Extreme have been called one of the best combinations in the history of tag team wrestling, and that wasn't a justified opinion, as they would prove.

 

Rockey Rakesh versus Chris Benoit
Rockey Rakesh made his way to the ring to a standing ovation, the crowd pleased to see their fire cracker back in an ICWW ring! The Crippler Chris Benoit made his way straight to the ring, looking very focused for this battle of wits. The two dance around the ring, Benoit initiating a tie up, going around the back for a waist lock, looking for a German suplex, but Rakesh landed on his feet, and took Benoit down with a sudden clothesline. Benoit made it to his feet, and nodded in acknowledgment, before striking at Rakesh with a savage knife edged chop! Rakesh returned the favour with a slap to the face, and Benoit didn't take too kindly, unloading a series of chops, and taking Rakesh to town with an overhead belly to belly suplex! Rakesh rolled to the outside to gather himself, but Benoit followed, looking to further the damage. Rakesh managed to fend off a whip to the turnbuckle, and reverse it, sending Benoit face first into the outer side of the post. The fire cracker jumped into the ring and got the crowd going, getting into position to hit the 619 as Benoit tried to re-enter the ring! Rakesh used the time to buy some recovery, but Benoit was unrelenting in his attack, taking Rakesh over with snap suplexes, before clamping down with the crippler crossface! It was too much for the rusty fire cracker, unable to reach the ropes, he had to tap.
Winner: Chris Benoit via submission [5:03]

 

Matt Hardy versus Marc Scott
Mattitude version 1.0 walked out into a wall of boos as he headed out for his match against the man revealed to have been the hacker that attacked ICWW's computer systems! Marc Scott took a microphone once in the ring, and congratulated his friend Chris Benoit on a terrific win moments ago. He then said that he admitted, he was the hacker, and did try to manipulate his way into a title match. He said that he was very lucky to be able to attend another DOA, and was honored, as should all the fans be to see him at a DOA. Hardy snatched the microphone, and said that the only thing people should be honoured to see, is an a-grade piece of Mattitude. Scott snatched the microphone back, and then used it as a weapon, slamming it down into the skull of Matt Hardy, as the bell sounded for the match to start! Scott tossed the microphone away, and pounded down on his opponent with hard right hands, before unleashing savage chops. Hardy staggered off the ropes, ducking the clothesline, but finding himself on the receiving end of a knee to the face. Scott took it to the mat, clamping down with a Boston crab, but Hardy was able to reach the ropes with easy, forcing him to break the hold. Hardy pulled out the big guns, surprising Scott with a twist of fate, but only managed a two fall out of it. While Hardy argued that it should've been a three, Scott snuck up behind, nailing the grudge! Hardy's legs sprung him back onto his feet, and right into a school boy, giving Scott the victory.
Winner: Marc Scott via pin fall [3:48]

 

A montage of DOA highlights was shown next, including a series of shots from the famous Hardcore War that took part at DOAII, seeing the debut of Violent J, who escaped with the hardcore title belt in a VIP cart, which would eventually become his choice of transport. Shane Altmann was backstage with Violent J, and asked him how he was feeling about being back at a DOA, after retiring. J said that he was honored to be back at the event that gave him his name, especially after thinking he was out of the game for good. Altmann asked about his thoughts on the tag title match later in the night, to which Violent J said that he would be lying if he wasn't a little nervous. He said that with Marz acting very reclusive, he wasn't exactly sure if they were going to be able to operate as a unit, but he was going to go out there, and give it his all for the fans, and for his buddy - Marz!

 

Meanwhile, Albert Beefcake was trying to talk to Michael Lucifer while he was heading to the offices when Abel Lucifer stepped out in front of them. Abel and Michael looked each other up and down, before Abel asked his brother if he'd had an accident. The International champion asked his brother what he thought he was playing at, and Abel laughed, telling his brother that the idea of him being the brains of the Lucifers was an overrated concept. He told his brother that sometimes he's so busy thinking, he over looks things, and it was that kind of thing that would cost him his crown. The champ shoved his brother aside, and continued on his way, while Abel laughed to himself.

 

Hardcore Championship Battle Royal match
The Hurricane (c) versus The Godfather versus Diamond Dallas Page
The hardcore Hurricane swept into the arena carrying his championship belt to a standing ovation, about to participate in the hardcore battle royal, which was not unlike a hardcore war. Going into the match, a ten minute time limit would dictate it's end, and the person to have made the last pin would win. Although the title would only officially change hands at the end of the match, the person to pin would be the champ at that point. The Godfather sent his hoes away, as the three men lined up in the ring, Diamond Dallas Page used a trash can to kick proceedings off, nailing the hardcore champion. The champ, in special DOA attire, recovered and slammed both his opponents down with a double clothesline, before striking a pose! The Godfather jumped Hurricane from behind, slamming him to the mat with a hard bulldog takedown, and looking for a cover, but only finding a one count. DDP and the Godfather double teamed the Hurricane, sending him over the top rope with a double back body drop! The match moved to the outside as DDP and the Godfather stomped down on the motionless Hurricane, before DDP whipped the Godafther into the guard rails on the outside. DDP rummaged around under the ring, and headed up the aisle with a table, only to have it drop kicked right back into his face by the Hurricane! The Godfather snuck up behind and clobbered Hurricane with a steel chair, and scored a three count! The pimp daddy tried to stagger out of harms way to the back, but the Hurricane and DDP were able to follow. DDP set up the table he carried, while Hurricane and Godfather exchanged weary punches. The Godfather was out on his feet as it was, before turning around into a diamond cutter through the table! DDP then applied the sharpshooter for good measures, forcing Godfather to tap to his hold! With time ticking down, the Hurricane went in pursuit of DDP in the back, when suddenly Violent J appeared out of nowhere and attacked both superstars, shouting something about his VIP cart! The final minute ticked down, and as Violent J retreated, DDP was declared the new hardcore champion!
Winner: Diamond Dallas Page via submission [10:00]

 

Heavyweight Championship match
Albert Beefcake (c) versus The Nomad
Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were still reeling from the hardcore title match, as the Nomad made his way to the ring to take on the man who took his title, Albert Beefcake. The Big Beefer strutted his way to the ring with championship in hand, stopping for a little Beefer bust, but he seemed too preoccupied to give it his all. In the ring the two men measured each other up, before the Nomad went on the attack with an uppercut, and a huge crescent kick, which sent the crowd into a frenzy! Nomad taunted, while Albert used the ropes to drag himself to his feet. Nomad looked to go on the attack again, but found himself on the receiving end of a cocobutt, and an Irish whip. Nomad managed to counter the whip, swinging around into a vice-like sleeper hold! With the hold firmly clamped, the heavyweight champion began to drift away, as the flow of oxygen to the brain was reduced, Nomad would have the last rar, leaving Albert a limp ten count.
Winner: The Nomad via submission [1:31]

 

Shane Altmann caught the Nomad, and asked him how he was feeling after an incredibly speedy victory. The now three-time heavyweight champion declared that he was the master of ICWW, and
the heavyweight title wasn't enough. He told Altmann to go and get a haircut, and real job and stop wasting the heavyweight champion's time. Nomad then demanded a bottle of water, before heading to the backstage area, with a new accolade under his already hefty resumè.

 

First Blood match
Jason Shamrock versus Tito Ortiz
Jason Shamrock stalked his way to the ring looking to put an end to the bitter rivalry between himself and Tito Ortiz. Ortiz, who had celebrated much success in his latest outings looked cool and collected, despite the match being the first ever first blood match in ICWW history! The formalities of the match were out the window, as Ortiz entered the ring and came face to face with the granite-like stare of Shamrock. The two tapped fists, before Ortiz threw the first blow, sending Shamrock face first into the corner. Ortiz turned Shamrock around, and unloaded with a series of kicks and punches, softening Shamrock up to great effect. Shamrock came out with a second wind, grabbing Ortiz by the throat, and turning the tables! With Ortiz cornered, Shamrock unloaded with a thunderous boxing style combination of punches! Shamrock backed off into the middle of the ring, and let out a roar as he ripped his gloves off and went on the charge again, getting a boot to the face for his troubles from Ortiz. Ortiz clamped down with an arm bar, but Shamrock managed to counter it quickly, into the ankle lock! With Ortiz scrambling for the ropes, Shamrock jumped up, and took the mount position, pounding down on Ortiz' eye brow with bare knuckle punches! Ortiz managed to roll Shamrock over, and went to work with his own punches, before picking Shamrock up and using the elbows to great effect! Shamrock shrugged it off, and slammed his knee into Ortiz' face, and then leveled him with a hard right hand, ripping open a huge gash above the eye, and declaring him the winner under the first blood rules. A bruised Ortiz lay motionless in the ring, as Shamrock spat at his opponent, before heading to the back.
Winner: Jason Shamrock via first blood [8:19]

 

Tag Team championship match
Steven Oozaru & Banging (c) versus Violent J & Marz
The challengers, Team Extreme, made their way to the ring for what most fans were calling the first headliner of the match. The time tested combination of Marz and Violent J were ready to do battle, as the crowd went wild for the Pacific Connection as they made their way to the ring! Team Extreme met the champs at the entrance way, battling back and forth, with the champs getting the upper hand. Banging and Oozaru both tossed their opponents into the ring, and slammed them with a big leg drop. Banging took to the apron while Steven Oozaru, the Australian monster, continued to stomp down on both members of Team Extreme. Violent J was the legal man, seeing him to the receiving end of a devastating scoop slam! Oozaru sauntered his way around the ring, cockily picking Violent J up, and locking up in a front face lock, resulting in a vertical suplex. Oozaru laughed, before picking J up again, and holding him an abdominal stretch before making the tag, as Banging came in with a stiff kick to the midsection. Marz was keen to get into the action, as Banging took Violent J down with a clothesline. Banging tied up with a waist lock, but J managed to counter it, and take Banging down with a German suplex! Violent J caught Banging on the way up with a scissors kick, and made the tag to Marz, who went off the top rope with a missile dropkick, connecting with Banging! Oozaru thundered into the ring, and missed with the big boot, giving Marz an opportunity to go off the ropes with the springboard kick! Meanwhile, Violent J locked in the walls of Juggalo on Banging! Order was regained, with Marz dropping Banging on his tested back with the spiral bomb, but only scored a two count on a cover attempt, with Oozaru breaking the attempt. Marz tagged into VJ, who took Banging down with a spinebuster, and against clamped down with the walls of Juggalo! Oozaru again made the save, leaving both Banging and Violent J down. They each made it to their feet, and tagged in their respective partners, Oozaru taking Marz down with a press slam! Violent J snuck up from behind, and caught Oozaru with a strike to the back of the knee, and the psycho flip! Marz recovered, and connected with another springboard kick, hooking the leg with the lateral press, scoring a successful cover to once again become tag champ!
Winner: Marz via pin fall [11:33]

 

A hushed silence fell over the arena, with the much anticipated match between two obscure allies coming up, for the prized International championship belt. First footage of the headlining matches past was shown, showcasing the infamous match from DOAII where Lucifer stole the championship belt from Xio and the Nomad. Stat-Man was a little misty eyed after the footage, but promised to press onward for the good of the fans. Buddy Luv then reminded fans that not only was this Statix' first International championship match, it was also his first time experiencing a Dead Or Alive.

 

International Championship match
Michael Lucifer (c) versus Statix
Green sparking pyros shot up at the entrance way as the sensation made his way down the entrance way to a standing ovation. The fan favourite looked to be in terrific shape, as that wall of fire shot up at the entrance, marking the entrance of the spirit of vengeance, the world champion - Michael Lucifer. Lucifer took slow, long strides as he made his way to the ring, nodding his head as he stepped over the top rope to enter the ring. Statix adjusted his wrist tape, as Michael Lucifer handed over his belt, and removed his sash. Statix offered a hand shake to the phenom, but instead Lucifer smirked and assumed a very confident shotokan styled position. Buddy Luv alluded to Lucifer's martial arts background, but admitted it was surprising to see Lucifer adopting such a disciplined stance. Statix stepped backward to his corner of the ring, and took a more neutral pose, before going on the attack with a series of intricate punches, all of which Lucifer managed to block, sending out a heart punch which fell just short of Statix' chest. Statix stepped back, as Lucifer shot out a high roundhouse kick, allowing Statix to duck it easily and strike at Lucifer with a fast uppercut, spinning heel kick combination attack. Lucifer staggered back and dropped to one knee, wiping blood away from his lip and smiling. Lucifer went on the attack, forcing Statix into the corner with wild throat thrusts, before tossing him across the ring by the throat. Statix slipped to the outside to gather his composure, while Lucifer crossed his arms with a black frown across his face. Statix jumped onto the apron, and then onto the top rope, using it to propel him into Lucifer with a cross body block. With Lucifer down, the challenger looked to capitalize, going off the ropes and connecting with the rolling thunder! Statix then went to the top rope, but was too slow getting there, giving Lucifer time to make it to his feet, and gather himself enough to catch Statix in mid-air, and shift him into position for the devil driver! Statix managed to swing his legs, seemingly defying physics by slipping under Lucifer's arm, and taking him down with a neck breaker! The two men stayed down for a three count, but were soon up, and ready to face off again. Statix staggered Lucifer with a swinging back heel, but experience allowed Lucifer to shift into the next gear, instinctively reaching out for Statix' throat. With the chokeslam seeming inevitable, Marz surprised everyone and raced down to the ring with the tag team title in hand, and slammed Lucifer right in the side of the head! With Statix fallen back, Marz continued to assault Lucifer, when Steven Oozaru ran down! The chaos erupted into a four man melee, eventually seeing Lucifer connect with a big boot to Oozaru, while Statix took Marz down with a Static Slam. The distraction posted Lucifer the opportunity to surprise Statix from behind with a dragon sleeper, which he quickly turned into a devil driver, and a pin, just barely scoring the three count.
Winner: Michael Lucifer via pin fall [9:21]

 

Officials forced Steven Oozaru and Marz up the entrance aisle, keeping them separated, while
Statix remained in the ring, and acknowledged Lucifer's win. Lucifer took the championship belt, and
nodded, holding the title above his head, and pointing out to Marz and Oozaru as DOA4 came to
a startling, action filled conclusion, with Buddy Luv and Stat-Man plugging Civil Action.

ICWW: Bloody Sunday

ICWW: Bloody Sunday  August 10, 2003

Pagan Freak versus Shaggy 2 Dope

The two superstars put on a quick paced performance, allowing Shaggy 2 Dope to take control of the slightly less agile superstar in Pagan Freak. Before long Shaggy hit the Psycho Flip, and covered the Freak.
Winner: Shaggy 2 Dope

 

Tag Team match with special guest referee Chris Jericho
Loopster & Kurt Angle versus Chaos Drone & The Rock
The crumbling Suck Squad found themselves at each other's necks as the match opened with pure chaos. Chris Jericho had no interest in gaining order in the match, reducing it to a hardcore brawl. Angle and the Rock began exchanging blows in the aisle, while Loopster and Chaos Drone took it to each other. Finally Chris Jericho counted Angle and Rock out, declaring himself the winner and
king of the world. The five squabbled to the back.
Winner: No contest

 

Backstage Shaggy 2 Dope approached his old friend Violent J, and told him that after he left, he paid tribute by assuming the role of the Y2Juggalo. Violent J put his hand to Shaggy's face, and told him that it wasn't necessary for him to continue. According to Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope was the new Y2Juggalo. The two superstars hugged.

 

Pink slip match
The Deputy versus Devon Storm
A scrappy contest from start to finish, both superstars starting the match with their trademark weapons in hand. The Crowbar ultimately overcame the nightstick with fierce brutality. After the match, Storm spent a 'moment' with his crowbar, before running through the crowd, leaving an unemployed and batter Deputy in the ring.
Winner: Devon Storm

 

Heavyweight championship match
The Nomad [c] versus Albert Beefcake
To the surprise of so many, the Nomad upped the stakes in his match, granting Albert Beefcake a shot at the heavyweight championship. It was a close fought battle, but the Beefer's superior strength, and drive to win allowed him to pull out the shock upset with the Albo bomb! The Nomad shouted abuse at the crowd, and threats of retirement, bringing the possibility that he may leave ICWW, the same as he entered.

Winner: Albert Beefcake, new Heavyweight champion

 

Backstage Shane Altmann was with Jason Shamrock. Shamrock told Altmann that his rival, Tito Ortiz, had lied when he said he incapacitated him. It was entirely true that Ortiz did attack him, and even kept him out of action, but he wasn't incapacitated. Shamrock promised to destroy Ortiz later in the night, and make him tap out. A celebrating Albert Beefcake ran past with the Heavyweight championship, giving Shamrock a loud, "Rar", before busting his way to the back.

 

Hardcore championship match
The Hurricane [c] versus The Godfather
Although their lead up only brief, the rivalry between these two could be seen as they squared up to start the match. The Godfather looked to use his cane to control the match, but the Hurricane quickly disarmed him and utilized some of his amazing high flying arsenal to catch the Godfather stunned, finishing it with the shining wizard.

Winner: The Hurricane, still Hardcore champion

 

No Holds Barred
Jason Shamrock versus Tito Ortiz
In one of the most anticipated matches on the card, the up and coming Ortiz had his honor to defend against old rival, Jason Shamrock. Ortiz took credit for Shamrock's extended absence, but soon felt the brunt of his words. Despite trademark elbows from Ortiz, Shamrock managed to take the fight to the ground, finishing it with the ankle lock, after a devastating belly to belly suplex. Shamrock continued the assault after the match, relinquishing his aggression when faced with a fine.
Winner: Jason Shamrock

 

Tag Team championship match
The Pacific Connection [c] versus Marc Scott & Chris Benoit
Marc Scott, the mystery CEOs apparent chosen one, fully capitalized on his title match, going straight to work on Banging as the match opened. Banging was distracted, clearly wanting a piece of Benoit, and he got it after a Samoan drop and pin fall attempt, when Benoit showed great sense to break the hold. With the referee distracted, Benoit and Scott looked to break Oozaru into tiny pieces with a double chair shot to the head and legs. Banging managed to save the belts, going off the top with a missile drop kick before finishing Benoit with the Kiwi bomb.
Winners: Banging & Oozaru, still Tag Team champions

 

Statix made his way to the ring with two security guards who slapped a pair of cuffs on the still dazed Marc Scott! According to Statix, the mystery CEO had not chosen Scott, nor had any of his recent orders been true. Statix revealed to fans that Marc Scott was responsible for hacking into ICWW's computers, and using this to subtly improve his situations by posing as the CEO through e-mail.

 

Statix versus Violent J
In his returning match Violent J was met with a standing ovation, looking to stop the rising sensation in his tracks. Statix was more than respectful, but when it came down to business he was all fight, sending Violent J over the top with a flying kick! Violent J was able to come back from the face of certain doom, sending the crowd into a frenzy after hitting the scissors kick and then clamping down the walls of juggalo! Statix was able to escape the hold, but not the psycho flip. Violent J mounted the turnbuckle as the crowd went absolutely wild, ushering in a convincing return.
Winner: Violent J

 

Casket International championship match
Marz [c] versus Michael Lucifer
With the world title on the line, the arena fell into silence for the first time in the night as the ominous figure of the challenger stalked his way to the ring. Marz surprised Lucifer, leaping out of the casket and attacking with the strap from behind! Still bruised and scarred from the Highway to Hell match, both superstars battled with all their souls. Marz was stunned when he came out of the springboard kick worse than Lucifer, who appeared to be impossible to knock down. The champion looked for the spiral bomb, a move difficult to hit on someone so big even without fatigue, which proved evident as Lucifer shoved his nemesis off and took him down with a tombstone piledriver. After several attempts throughout the night, Lucifer was finally able to shove Marz into the casket, and recapture the International championship. Gwen Lucifer joined her husband as the event wound up, the spirit of vengeance finally content.
Winner: Michael Lucifer, new International champion

ICWW: Highway To Hell

The ICWW arena was aflame as ICWW: Highway to Hell kicked off after a lengthy wait! Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were ringside, and Buddy Luv reminded Stat-Man that finally the mysterious Highway to Hell match would be unveiled when Marz defended his world title against Michael Lucifer. Stat-Man agreed that was where the money was, but said no one could count out some of the other top matches, including the Marc Scott/Statix match. Buddy Luv mentioned all of the talent on the card, and then cast his attention to a special surprise opening match, much to the shock of fans and Stat-Man. He said that a special match had been added to the card, for the enjoyment of fans.

Jobber Royale
Dez Burnett vs Pagan Freak vs Devon Storm vs Chris Jericho vs Kurt Angle vs Tito Ortiz vs Patrick Mannion
The seven man battle royal match started as the seven men went straight on the attack, with an eruption of carnage in the ring. Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho appeared to be working together as they double teamed Patrick Mannion, while Tito Ortiz busted Crowbar open with savage elbows to the head. Pagan Freak sent Burnett into the corner with a big boot, and slammed him with a devastating back breaker. Burnett managed to recover, and surprise Pagan Freak who was double teaming Ortiz from behind with a missile dropkick. Burnett whipped off the ropes and looked to take Pagan Freak out with a crossbody, but he found himself caught, and dumped over the top rope. Mannion was fending off the double team attack from Jericho and Angle, sending Angle over the top with an f-five! Jericho took full advantage of his diverted attentions and slammed him down with a bulldog. Meanwhile Tito Ortiz was dazed in the corner as Devon Storm and Pagan Freak commenced battle. Storm managed to duck a big boot, and take it to the Freak with a jaw breaker. With Freak reeling, both Ortiz and Storm eliminated him with a double clothesline. As Devon Storm went to high- five Ortiz, he found himself redirected over the top, a fatal error! It was down to Jericho, Ortiz and Mannion as the three squared up, Mannion and Jericho looking to double team the Huntington Beach bad boy, but Jericho turned on Mannion and managed to clothesline him over the top rope! Jericho went to work with chops against Ortiz, but they seemed to have no effect, Ortiz unleashing a barrage of elbows, before tossing Jericho over the top to win the battle royal!
Winner: Tito Ortiz via over the ropes elimination [15:57]

Hardcore championship match
The Godfather [c] versus The Deputy
The Godfather danced his way to the ring with his hardcore hoes representing. In the ring the Godfather took a microphone and welcomed everyone aboard the ho-train! He then got serious, and said a hardcore match was no place for his lovely ladies, and with some resistance, he sent them to the back, just as the Deputy made his way to the ring. The bell sounded as the Deputy went to work with his nightstick, attacking the back of the Godfather. He rolled to the outside, and pulled a table out from under the ring, and set it up on the outside, before going to work once again with a DDT! He rolled the Godfather to the outside, and went to retrieve a chair while the Godfather tried to use the announcers desk to gather his balance. Deputy returned with the steel chair, but had it booted right into his face! The champ stomped down on the Deputy, before retrieving his nightstick and doing a number on him! The Deputy struggled to his feet, and slammed Godfather with a Samoan drop. He managed to pull the Godfather up, and lifted him onto his shoulders, looking for the electric chair death drop through the table, but the Godfather managed to land some punches and use his body weight to fall safely from the Deputy's shoulders. With the Deputy down, Godfather hoisted him up and slammed him through the table with a Pimp Drop! He went for the cover in the rubble, and earned himself the three count to retain.
Winner: The Godfather via pin fall [6:32]

Big Beefer prize money match
Shaggy 2 Dope versus Rockey Rakesh
The new Y2Juggalo made his way to the ring for the match to decide the winner of the Big Beefer contest. The crowd was fairly split, as Rockey Rakesh made his mambo entrance. The little firecracker jumped into the ring and kicked things off straight away, attacking Shaggy with a boxing combination. Shaggy managed to turn the tables, taking Rakesh down with a dangerous DDT, following it up with a big spinning leg drop. Shaggy clapped up a storm, giving Rakesh time to make it to his feet, only to walk right into a short powerbomb from 2 Dope! Shaggy stomped down on Rakesh, before picking him up and signaling for the Psycho Flip! Rakesh managed to telegraph it,
 and countered with a swinging neck breaker! Both men were down as Rakesh crawled over, in an attempt to make a cover, but Shaggy kicked out immediately.  Rakesh tied up for the Indian powerbomb, but found himself getting some hang-time with a back body drop! Shaggy 2 Dope rolled Rakesh up, and scored the three count! Gwen Lucifer entered the ring and raised Shaggy 2 Dope's hand, before presenting him with a cash for one thousand dollars.
Winner: Shaggy 2 Dope via pin fall [4:45]

Backstage Shane Altmann was with the Masked Marvel, he asked if fans would have an opportunity to finally learn who was beneath the mask. In his rather, disappointing, Spanish accent, the Marvel told Altmann that he had a mission and it was imperative that his identity remain hidden until it was reached. The Marvel said he didn't understand why people kept calling him Mr. Alaska, and said he didn't get an opportunity to watch Northern Exposure so he asked someone to explain. Altmann asked the Marvel if he knew Hulk Hogan, to which the Marvel said, "ara", and left.

I Suck match
Loopster versus Chaos Drone
Loopster headed to the ring, as the crowd chanted "you suck". Chaos Drone didn't get a much better response, as he raced to the ring to get in Loopster's face. The bell sounded, and Loopster took a microphone and told Chaos Drone that he would never say the words, "I suck". The bell sounded again, the referee declaring Chaos Drone the winner. Loopster looked around confused, before attacking Chaos with the Suck Factor! He stomped down on the Drone, before being pulled off by the referee. Loopster tried to level the referee with a clothesline, but got shoved onto his ass for his troubles. A disgruntled Suck One made his way to the backstage area, as Chaos Drone did his best to celebrate the victory.
Winner: Chaos Drone via "I suck" [0:58]

Buddy Luv and Stat-Man discussed the disappointing result for Loopster, but said that the rivalry between the former Suck Squad combination looked to be far from over. Stat-Man then speculated that Mike Trell was returning to ICWW, in the guise of the Masked Marvel. Buddy Luv gave Stat-Man a filthy look, before announcing that they were just moments away from the long awaited match between the Rock and the Nomad. A vignette was shown highlighting the long running feud.

The Nomad versus The Rock
The Nomad made his way to the ring to a standing ovation as fans got ready to kick off for the most built match on the Highway to Hell card. The Rock paced his way to the ring, in no hurry to get into the ring with the Nomad, despite a month of taunting. The Rock continued to play chicken, until he allowed himself to be distracted by taunts from the crowd, allowing Nomad to bring him in with a hip toss of sorts. The bell sounded as the Rock sprung to his feet, running right into a forearm smash, and up once again into a clothesline. The Nomad stomped down on the Rock, shouting trash before mimicking the Rock's taunts. Rocky rolled to the outside to gain his composure, but the Nomad followed, continuing his explosive assault. Nomad slammed the Rock face first into the crowd rail, and looked to repeat it, but the Rock managed to block and reverse it! The Rock began to gain some momentum, whipping the Nomad into the outer side of the turnbuckle! With the Nomad reeling, Rock directed him to the announcers desk where Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were commentating, and rolled him onto it. Rock taunted before tying up for the Rock Bottom, but the Nomad found a second wind, and struck him with elbows to the head, countering the move with the bible black through the table! Nomad picked the bloody Rock up, and whipping him into the ring, before climbing the turnbuckle. Nomad flew from upstairs, striking the staggering, bloodied Rock with an axe handle smash. It was academic from there, Nomad scoring the three count.
Winner: The Nomad via pin fall [8:19]

Backstage Shane Altmann had Tito Ortiz with him, who told Altmann that he had ended Jason Shamrock's career, and he cleaned house in the battle royal earlier. Ortiz told Altmann that he was the greatest pure fighter the ICWW had ever seen, and he was going to wreak havoc on ICWW. Altmann turned his attention back to the camera with Ortiz gone, to report that neither Michael Lucifer or Marz had arrived in the arena yet, which wasn't a good thing by any means.

Heavyweight championship match
Chris Benoit versus Rhyno [c]
The challenger headed to the ring, looking extremely focused, getting only his second heavyweight title shot in ICWW history. Benoit hit the ropes as Rhyno's entrance music hit the arena PA. The crowd filled with boos as the entrance way remained empty. Benoit and the referee spoke back and forth, before going to the ring announcer, who announced the match to be a no contest, much to the disgust of fans and officials alike.
Winner: No contest [0:00]

Benoit remained in the ring and said that he had come to fight, and he wasn't leaving until he got one. The ring announcer declared that due to his absence, Rhyno would forfeit the Heavyweight championship. Benoit then said that he was calling anyone out to fight him for the belt - the Nomad answered.

Heavyweight championship match
Chris Benoit versus The Nomad
Benoit went on the attack with stinging knife edge chops, driving Nomad back before stunning him with an axe handle smash. With the Nomad dazed, Benoit dropped him with a scoop slam, going to the mat with a sleeper hold. Nomad managed to slip out of the hold, and surprised Benoit with the red mist! With Benoit reeling, Nomad struck him blind with a wild crescent kick! Nomad stomped down on Benoit before picking him up and hitting a piledriver. Nomad went for the cover, but Benoit kicked out, giving him opportunity to take Nomad down with a belly to belly suplex. Benoit shot the Nomad into the ropes, and caught him with a tilt a whirl backbreaker, driving his spine onto his knee hard. The crippler looked to send Nomad across the ring with a catapult toss, but the Nomad managed to counter it, shifting his weight and sending Benoit hung across the top rope! From there the second Bible Black of the night sealed one Canadian's fate, while another, picked up his second win of the night, and a Heavyweight championship.
Winner: The Nomad via pin fall [4:46]

Statix versus Marc Scott
Green sparks shot out at the arena as the sensation Statix made his way to a huge ovation. One of the most popular superstars today was ready to take on one of his most zealous despisers in Marc Scott. Buddy Luv and Stat-Man focused on how important a main event win for Statix would be, to help further the momentum of his already prospering career. Scott carried a table with him to the ring, and despite objections from the referee, set it up in the corner of the ring. Scott lay on the table, tempting Statix to slam him through it, but the sensation showed a greater intelligence, as Scott went on the attack with a clothesline. He stomped down on Statix, before sending him into the ropes, allowing a shift in momentum as Statix took the opportunity to strike with a spinning heel kick, and built on it, attacking with a spinning leg drop. Scott retreated to the outside, taking a moment to gather himself, but it wasn't a wise move, Statix getting some air time with a huge swan dive over the top rope! Marc Scott managed to nail Statix with a low blow, using the apron to hide it from the referee. Back in the ring Scott began to mount an offense, slamming Statix with a vertical suplex and then picking him up for a thunderous clothesline. Marc Scott whipped Statix into the table in the corner, but Statix sprung to life, reversing the positions! Statix was about to slam Scott through the table with a shoulder thrust, but held back just in time, and instead sent him over with a monkey toss! Statix defied gravity, using the table to run and propel himself off with a cross body, scoring the cover!
Winner: Statix via pin fall [3:46]

In the back the Pacific Connection joined Shane Altmann for a few words. Just moments away from an attempt to capture the tag team championships for a third time, both superstars were looking intense. They said that over the past months the Hurricane and especially Matt Hardy wanted to play games, but their time was up, and their number was theirs. Oozaru laughed, and said some people were calling the pair the Perfect Storm, when in reality, they were the perfect jobbers to allow them, to become three time champions.

Tag Team championship match
The Hurricane & Matt Hardy [c] vs the Pacific Connection
The tag champions made their way to the ring first up, receiving a mixed reaction. The Hurricane definitely seemed to be carrying the support for the champs. The Pacific Connection follow, with the crowd behind them as they raced in, wasting no time going to work on the champs. The referee managed to recapture some control, as Banging and Matt Hardy opened the match, exchanging right hands, before Banging made some ground, taking him back with an axe kick. Banging made the tag as Hardy went down with a devastating double team attack from Oozaru and Banging. Oozaru manhandled Hardy, tossing him across the ring before picking him up and connecting with the full nelson bomb! Oozaru stomped down on the fallen Hardy, as the Hurricane tried to get the crowd behind them. Mattitude gathered his strength, crawling toward his corner but Oozaru was quick to pull him back, spanking him in the Pacific corner of the ring. Banging tagged in, and dropped a big leg drop on Matt Hardy, before picking him up for a Kiwi bomb! Banging tagged in the juggernaut, Oozaru, who finished the already limp Hardy with the flatliner, before making an easy cover. Oozaru and Banging celebrated their win, each mounting a corner with the belts, while Hurricane tried to tend to Matt Hardy in the middle of the ring. As the Pacific Connection retreated to the back, Hurricane tried to help Hardy to his feet, who took a swing at him, apparently not interested in any help. The Hurricane took exception to this, and clamped down, chokeslaming Matt Hardy in the ring!
Winner: Oozaru via pin fall [9:15]

Backstage the Deputy was loitering as Stat-Man and Buddy Luv speculated a possible no-show, with neither Marz or Michael Lucifer arriving in the arena. Buddy Luv then revealed, that both superstars would be some distance from the arena, where they would be loaded into the back of a semi-trailer. Then, as the trailer drives to the arena, they have to survive, and then exit the trailer once in the arena, where they must fight to the ring, and then snatch the International championship from a pole mounted to a turnbuckle in the ring. The Deputy was backstage, the special enforcer sporting a bandage on his head from his hardcore match early in the night.

Highway to Hell International championship match
Michael Lucifer versus Marz [c]
With cameras mounted in the back of the trailer, Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were able to commentate as Michael Lucifer tossed Marz into the wall across the trailer. Lucifer soon lost his footing, as the trailer navigated the bumpy road, metaphoric of the road to Dead Or Alive 4. Marz went on the attack, using his lower centre of gravity to advantage, but Lucifer grabbed Marz in the death grip, sending him back with a throat thrust! Lucifer tossed Marz into the corner of the trailer, consequently destroying the mounted camera, leaving Buddy Luv and Stat-Man to speculate as the trailer stormed it's way to the arena. Once in the parking lot, it was back to business for the commentary team as an eerie stillness filled the parking lot. Suddenly Michael Lucifer tossed Marz through the doors of the trailer, following, pounding down on Marz, showing some signs of stiffness. The Deputy watched on as Michael Lucifer attacked with hard shots, but Marz countered with a drop toe hold onto the unforgiving concrete. Marz picked Lucifer up, dragging him through the backstage area, using a metal pole to whip him toward the ring. Lucifer managed to shake off the attack, tossing Marz through a table, despite perhaps a knee injury. Making their way to ringside, Michael Lucifer slammed Marz on the metal entrance ramp, when suddenly the Masked Marvel made his way out! The Deputy tried to drive the Marvel away from the action, but he cocobutted the enforcer aside! The Deputy produced a tranquilizer gun, and shot the Masked Marvel in the ass! With the Masked Marvel out cold, the Deputy ripped his mask off, revealing Albert Beefcake! Stat-Man and Buddy Luv bickered about whether or not it was obvious it was the Beefer, while Marz and Michael Lucifer continued toward ringside, Lucifer taking Marz down with a big boot to the back of the head. Lucifer picked Marz up and then dropped him on the outside with a tombstone piledriver! Lucifer picked Marz up again and whipped him into the apron. A battle of punches, as Marz managed to fight Lucifer off with stinging chops between blocks, but Lucifer sent Marz reeling with a throat thrust. It wasn't enough to keep him back, Marz giving it his all to jab Lucifer with a thrust kick, and a swinging neck breaker. Marz used the opportunity, jumping into the ring and going for the turnbuckle, fighting off fatigue, but Lucifer staggered to his feet, and made his way to the apron while Marz climbed to the top rope, and Lucifer grabbed him in the death grip, holding him still! Lucifer then took Marz from the top rope to the outside with a top rope chokeslam, as Buddy Luv, Stat-Man and the crowd went insane! Both men were down on the outside, but began to stir as Lucifer struggled to stand, one of his legs giving out. Marz staggered into the ring past Lucifer, as he tried to pull himself into the ring, unable to do it though, Marz snatching the title and victory from the hands of Lucifer.
Winner: Marz via title retrieval [19:37]

After the show, Marz was joined by Violent J during the celebrations, while Michael Lucifer was taken to the back on a stretcher, accompanied by his wife, Gwen Lucifer.

ICWW: Civil Action (Jul 15, 2003)

Episode #35

Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were ringside as Civil Action kicked off, the crowd on their feet. Stat-Man told Buddy Luv that rumors in the backstage area were that the Masked Marvel would make an important announcement later in the night. Buddy Luv stared blankly and asked Stat-Man if he really didn't know who Mr. Alaska was. Stat-Man told Buddy Luv that he just didn't get it, and turned his attentions backstage, as cameras showed the arrival of Michael Lucifer.

Statix was there as Lucifer headed in, and asked him what happened after last week when he was arrested by security. Statix told Lucifer that he knew for a fact that it had nothing to do with the CEO, and proved to security that it was another case of the hacker. Michael Lucifer nodded in response, and then asked if Statix had seen Gwen yet. He said she wasn't in the arena, which forced the look of interest on Lucifer's face to quickly turn to a deep concern.

The Godfather versus Shaggy 2 Dope
In the ring the Godfather was set to take on former hardcore champion, Shaggy 2 Dope in one on one competition. The two tied up and unloaded on each other with a series of punches, the Godfather asserting himself with a powerful lariat. He hit the ropes and jumped Shaggy, as he jumped to his feet and took Godfather down on the way back with a Japanese arm drag. Shaggy went to work, stomping down on the fallen superstar, before heading to the top rope! The Y2Juggalo took too long, allowing the Godfather time to recover, and take him down from upstairs with a huge press slam. Godfather hit a leg drop, and went for the cover but only got a two count. Godfather picked the Y2Juggalo up for the Pimp drop, but Shaggy slipped out and hit the ropes, taking him down with a spinning heel kick. Shaggy went upstairs once again went off the top with a huge senton bomb, and hooked the leg, scoring for himself a three count.
Winner: Shaggy 2 Dope via pin fall [5:28]

Backstage the Nomad was walking past the coffee table when he stopped and look at the hardcore championship he had over his shoulder. He furrowed his brow before asking himself what the hell he was doing with such a crappy belt. He reminded himself that he was a Grand Slam champion, and tossed the belt in a near by trash can, before preparing himself a large cup of java.

In the offices Michael Lucifer was hunched over his wife's desk when his brother Abel entered. Michael immediately questioned him as to the whereabouts of his wife, which only encouraged laughter from Abel. Abel told his brother that he didn't know, but his friend Statix or maybe one of the other guys might. Michael Lucifer's focus sharpened as he asked what Abel meant by that through clenched teeth. Abel told his brother that he was naive, and that Gwen had been playing him for a sucker, and that he wasn't the only one. Shock spread over the face of the spirit of vengeance, before the familiar stone face returned as he shoved his brother aside and stormed out of the room.

Tito Ortiz versus Marc Scott
Tito Ortiz made his way to the ring with an explanation for his absence. He said that fans were unlucky, because they missed the most amazing unofficial bout of the century, when he defeated Jason Shamrock in a street fight. Ortiz told fans that Shamrock wouldn't be showing up any time soon, as he would probably be in traction for a while. Ortiz said that he was ready to make an impact in ICWW, and he'd start tonight in his match against Marc Scott. Scott didn't seem to agree, racing down to the ring to attack Ortiz from behind with hard shots to the back of the head. Ortiz struck back, unloading with a series of elbow shots to the head. Scott was soon opened up, a gash on his forehead the product of stinging elbow shots from Ortiz. Scott managed to make an offense of his own with a Lou Thesz press, and then tied up with Ortiz, taking him down with a fisherman suplex. Ortiz went to the outside and shook the attack off, before returning with a thai kick assault, taking Scott down with an arm wrench, and following it with an arm bar! Scott managed to grab hold of the ropes, forcing the hold to be broken. Marc Scott took a moment on the outside while Ortiz pumped himself up. Scott produced a chair from ringside and headed into the ring, assaulting Ortiz brutally, forcing the referee to disqualify him.
Winner: Tito Ortiz via disqualification [3:36]

The Masked Marvel strutted his way to the ring to a unconvincing Latin sounding theme. He spoke, again in an unconvincing Spanish accent, and told the fans that his mission objective was almost complete, and he would reveal himself very soon. He said that he believed he would be able to unmask himself at the main event, this very weekend, at Highway to Hell, and told all fans to stay tuned. The Marvel did a little dance in the ring, before strutting his way to the back.

On the big screen Marz appeared out on the street. He slung his International championship over one shoulder and turned to the camera. He said that there was nothing like the cold nights breeze against his skin. He said the cold was a perfect reflection of what he felt, and then a sick smile crept across his face, as he pondered if Michael Lucifer felt the same. He said that they had a lot in common, they were both considered dark men, but there was something that betrayed Michael Lucifer. Marz said he'd like everyone to meet his new friend, and dragged a tied up Gwen Lucifer into screen. Marz dragged her left of screen, revealing that they were on a bridge. Gwen's sobs could be heard, as Marz again turned to screen and asked the question, "I wonder, what would happen if you took away the one thing that matters to the spirit of vengeance?" Marz laughed as the camera faded out.

The Rock made his way to the ring next, accompanied by Chaos Drone. He said that the Nomad was a jabroni, and disgraced the championship he once held. The Rock said that the Nomad made him sick, and at Highway to Hell he would bury him underground, where he belonged. He handed the microphone to Chaos Drone who then said Loopster had been being a real jerk off, and said that at Highway to Hell, he had them signed to a special I suck match! Loopster and Kurt Angle stepped out at the entrance way, and Loopster said he accepted the match, but said that would only prove who the superior one of them was. He then challenged the Rock and Chaos to a tag match, right then and there. The Rock snatched the microphone, and said, "just bring it".

Loopster & Kurt Angle versus Chaos Drone & The Rock
Loopster and Chaos Drone opened the match, awkwardly going to work with overhand chops and slaps. They finally broke it up, and Chaos Drone took Loopster down with a running knee lift. Chaos tagged in to his hero, the Rock, who stomped down on the fallen Loopster, and then started talking smack to Kurt Angle. The Referee kept Angle from stepping through the ropes, as the Rock hit Loopster with snap jab, after snap jab, finishing him with a big slap. He stood over the suck one, and peeled his elbow pad off, throwing it into the crowd before hitting the ropes and connecting with the people's elbow. Chaos jumped up and down on the apron in delight as the Rock squatted, waiting for Loopster to make it to his feet. Loopster staggered in a 180 step, walking right into the Rock Bottom, and a pin. The Rock and Chaos Drone rolled out of the ring and shouted trash, leaving Kurt Angle to check on Loopster, who was on his knees crying in the ring.
Winner: The Rock via pin fall [3:42]

Buddy Luv and Stat-Man discussed the happenings of the night when Buddy Luv again brought up the situation of the Masked Marvel. He again asked Stat-Man what he was talking about, and Stat-Man told him that he had better just shut his mouth otherwise he might have to defy the odds, and overcome his injury. Buddy Luv asked Stat-Man how it was possible for a person to break their wrist hailing a bus, and Stat-Man told him not to underestimate the power of public transport.

The Big Screen once again showed Marz on the bridge who apparently had come up with an ultimatum for Michael Lucifer. He said that he had to make a choice, he could either relinquish his shot at the title at Highway to Hell, or watch his wife plummet into the icy waters below them, and possibly end up with a similar paralyzing injury to what he had. Suddenly out of nowhere Michael Lucifer jumped Marz from behind! He pounded down on him, slamming him onto the concrete sidewalk with a chokeslam! Abel Lucifer was there also, and tried to help Marz, along with some street toughs! Michael Lucifer was mobbed by the group, but burst out from the middle, tearing through all of them! As the street toughs ran away, he attacked his brother, and tossed him over the side of the bridge! Marz struggled into a waiting car, and sped away, leaving the monstrous attack behind from the spirit of vengeance. Lucifer turned to his wife, and ripped the ropes that bound her off, before blocking her attempt to hug him. Confused, Gwen stood on the bridge, as Michael Lucifer walked down the middle of the street, alone, as Civil Action came to an end.

Special mention:
The Spirit of Vengeance was in overtime, as Marz continues to play mind games.

ICWW: Civil Action (Jul 8, 2003)

Episode #34

Buddy Luv and Stat-Man struggled to fight the noise as Civil Action came on the air. Stat-Man reminded Buddy Luv that the mystery CEO would eliminate someone from the final three contestants in Big Beefer, and speculated that it would be Rockey Rakesh. Buddy Luv wasn't so sure, but was sure that later in the night the International championship would go on the line in what would no doubt be a spectacular match between Marz and Abel, who appeared to be initially working together. Stat-Man agreed that it was odd, but guaranteed Marz would win.

Albert Beefcake's theme hit the PA as the Big Beefer strutted down to the ring, accompanied by the secretary to the CEO - Gwen Lucifer. Albert told fans that the last person to be eliminated from contention would be named, but not before he informed people how the winner would be determined. The mystery CEO would eliminate someone, then the final two will face off in a match at Highway to Hell, with the competition prize money on the line. Gwen Lucifer handed Albert an envelope, which he opened to announce that the superstar eliminated would be Banging.

Oozaru versus Patrick Mannion
Banging's partner Oozaru made his way to the ring next to take on Patrick Mannion. The two goliaths squared up in the ring, tying up in a test of strength, which ended evenly. Mannion went on the attack with a spear, and went to work with the mounted punches over Oozaru. Oozaru managed to turn the tables and beat down on Mannion, picking him up to connect with a devastating clothesline. Mannion jumped to his feet, and went on the attack with punches, driving Oozaru to the corner, where he went on the charge with hard shoulder thrusts. Oozaru staggered away from the corner allowing Mannion to connect with a dropkick to the jaw. Mannion went for a cover, but didn't even get a one. Oozaru sent his opponent off the ropes, and took him down with a big boot to the face. He picked Mannion up for the full nelson bomb, and connected with fierce authority. A cover found him with only a two count. Oozaru tied up for the flatliner, but Mannion managed to power his way out of it and connected with the F-Five. He again went for a cover, but only got a one. A frustrated Patrick Mannion rolled to the outside and produced a table from beneath the ring. Oozaru followed to the outside, cutting him off with clubbing shots to the back, and then backed up for a spear, which was countered into a sidewalk slam through the table, earning Patrick Mannion a disqualification.
Winner: Oozaru via disqualification [6:14]

In the backstage area the Suck Squad were with Kurt Angle and the Rock. Chaos Drone asked the Rock to tell them what he was going to do to the Nomad at Highway to Hell. Loopster interrupted, and said that he was sick of hearing about the Rock, and would rather know if Angle had a match planned. Neither the Rock or Angle had an opportunity to answer the requests as Chaos and Loopster exploded into an argument. Chaos Drone attacked Loopster, slamming him to the ground and going to work with big punches.

Michael Lucifer stormed his way into the arena from the parking lot, accompanied by Statix. Statix told Lucifer that he thought he should really calm down, particularly since he wasn't scheduled to even be in the arena. Lucifer told Statix that he was either with him, or against him, and neither bothered him. Statix told Lucifer that he just thought he shouldn't jump the gun, considering he still didn't have confirmation that Marz or Abel had anything to do with the past months. Statix then brought up the possibility of it being a trap of sorts. He asked Lucifer how hard it would be to manipulate him by provoking him. Lucifer squinted his eyes, before storming away from Statix.

Marc Scott versus The Hurricane
Marc Scott made his way to the ring for a one on one encounter with the Hurricane. Before the super hero tag champ entered Scott took to the microphone. He said that at Highway to Hell he had Statix in a match that probably favoured him, and that was good. He said that he would finally be able to prove just how much of an overrated piece of meat Statix is, and then move on to bigger, and better things. The Hurricane raced down to the ring, and went straight to work, propelling himself into the ring over the top rope with a dropkick. With Scott struggling to his knees Hurricane went off the ropes, and connected with a running bicycle kick. Hurricane scored a two count, and picked Scott up for an Irish whip, which was countered sending Hurricane into the ropes right into a back body drop! Scott stomped down on the Hurricane, before clamping down with a half crab. Hurricane reach the ropes, and tied up in a front face lock looking for a suplex, but found himself countered with a fisherman suplex from Marc Scott. Hurricane was able to kick out, but walked right into the Grudge, which finally allowed Scott to make the cover.
Winner: Marc Scott via pin fall [6:11]

In the offices Gwen Lucifer was struggling with her computer, apparently struck by a virus. Rockey Rakesh entered with Statix, and told her that Statix had a lot of knowledge, and had offered to help. Statix quickly discovered that the ICWW mainframe had been hacked into recently. Gwen asked if Statix knew who it was, and he said that he did not, but he could find out. Rockey Rakesh let out a "smooookin'" as Statix went to work.

Michael Lucifer's theme hit the arena as the spirit of vengeance stalked his way to the ring. He demanded that Marz and Abel come down and face him, then and there. A crucifix lowered from the rafters, and Lucifer asked Marz if he remembered it, because he certainly did. Lucifer said that if Marz did not brave him, then he would know the truth, and go to all lengths to ensure his vengeance was felt, and penance was served. Lucifer then gazed at the large crucifix, and shouted Highway to Hell. He said that everyone was talking about the match, and he would offer some closure. Lucifer told him that his fury would be felt, and the hell fire would cleanse Marz' soul, as he cast upon him his vengeance, and judgment. Suddenly a masked man raced down to the ring, and started taunting Michael Lucifer! The man, who wasn't in very good shape, slapped Michael Lucifer - prompting him to chase him to the backstage area.

The Nomad made his way to the ring next, and took to the microphone. He asked what the hell the last segment was all about. He said he hadn't seen anything as deranged since the last time he fought Loopster. He said that if Lucifer took up any more time with his stalking, and his vengeance, and his being the devil, he could rename the company MLCW. Nomad said that he had the Rock at Highway to Hell, and it wasn't in a fancy hell match, it was just going to the Rock and himself. He said that they didn't need any flashy gimmicks, because he was going to beat Rocky down fair and square, and when he'd done that, he would turn to another area that needed his attention. He said that apparently Chris Benoit had earned a shot at the heavyweight title, which was laughable. The Canadian crippler stepped out at the entrance way, and asked Nomad what his problem was. Nomad told Benoit that in the interest of time saving, he would sum it up and say, "Benoit sucks". Benoit then challenged the Nomad to a match, with his position as number one contender on the line. Nomad turned the offer down, saying he didn't want to inadvertently give the Rock a free meal ticket, but he would take Benoit up on his offer after Highway to Hell, and if he didn't mind, he'd kick his ass now as a preview.

Chris Benoit versus The Nomad
Benoit slid into the ring, as Nomad shot off the ropes and used Benoit's momentum to dive across the ring with a bulldog. Benoit jumped to his feet, and tied up with Nomad, taking him over with an overhead belly to belly suplex. Nomad staggered to his feet and blocked a right hand, countering with a neck breaker. With Benoit down the former world champ stomped down on him, before taunting to the crowd. Benoit took advantage with a waist lock, and sent Nomad over with a German suplex. Benoit tied up with the crossface, attempting to make the Nomad tap out, but to no avail, the Nomad managing to use his free arm to reach for the ropes. Nomad got to his feet, and swung for a crescent kick, but Benoit ducked it and tied up for a belly to belly, which Nomad managed to counter with a double palm to the temples. As Benoit staggered, Nomad dropped him with the crescent kick. He taunted some more, as Benoit struggled to his feet, and walked right into the bible black, and a clean finish with a lateral press.
Winner: The Nomad via pin fall [6:42]

Buddy Luv and Stat-Man were tense as the night's headlining match was moments away. The International champions on the line between Marz and Abel Lucifer, who had originally seemed as though they were teaming, but now that was in the air. Stat-Man proclaimed that it was a great match of strength and power, against speed and skill, something Buddy Luv did not agree with. He felt that with the two egos involved it was a lose-lose situation. Stat-Man accused Buddy Luv of being cynical.

International Championship match
Marz [c] versus Abel Lucifer
The International champion sauntered his way to the ring, in now eager hurry to put his title on the line against the much larger, Abel Lucifer. Abel made his way to the ring and stepped over the top rope in intimidating fashion. Abel went straight to work, attacking Marz with jabs and body rips, before taking the champ down with an axe kick. He picked Marz up slowly, and sent him straight back down to the mat with a devastating throat thrust. Marz staggered to his feet, heading for the corner where Abel found the tables turned when Marz countered an offensive attack into a head scissor takeover. Marz continued to use the pace in his favour, going off the turnbuckle with his trademark springboard kick. With Abel down he went to the top rope, and went off with a frog splash into a pin attempt, which was rolled over by Abel into a two count! The got to their feet, and Abel kicked Marz in the midsection and dropped him with a powerbomb! Abel went off the ropes and looked for a big elbow drop, but Marz rolled out of the ring, leaving Abel to drive the point of his elbow into nothing but empty mat. Marz retrieved a chair from ringside, and rolled back in, using the chair to decimate Abel! The big man was reeling, but somehow managed to drop Marz with a chokeslam. With both men down the crowd was tense, as Abel crawled over to Marz and threw his arm over, but only scored a two and a half count! Both men staggered to their feet, and Marz raked the eyes of Abel, and tried to hit the spiral bomb, but didn't have the strength. He set a chair up behind him, and sent Abel into the opposite ropes, using Abel's momentum to monkey toss him right onto the set up chair! With that done Marz collapsed on Abel, scoring the three count.
Winner: Marz via pin fall [11:32]

Marz struggled to his feet to have the referee raise his hand, when Michael Lucifer ran down to the ring and started attacking both his brother and Marz! Michael tore the padding off the turnbuckle, exposing the steel bracket, and drove Marz head first into it, ripping his forehead open! Lucifer then smeared the International championship with Marz' blood, before tossing it at the fallen champ.

Special mention:
Marc Scott picks up a much needed win on his way to Highway to Hell, where he will face the sensation.