[The screen turns black then the IWA logo slowly fades in. “Amped” by Grip Inc. begins playing. Several clips roll of several IWA superstars. Primetime, Skillz, Venom, Hart, Michaels, Ant, Hardy, all are shown. We’re then taken inside Madison Square Garden. The camera pans the ecstatic crows getting shots of the hundreds and hundreds of signs. The fans are then treated to a spectacular display of fireworks exploding above the ring and on the stage. We’re then greeted for the first time by Bobby “the Brain” Heenan as Amped still plays softly.]

Heenan: Hello everyone and welcome to I-W-A Amped! I’m Bobby Heenan here with Jerry “the King” Lawler and Jim Ross! What a show we have for you tonight! Two titles are up for grabs and we have a triple threat match scheduled. But first, here’s your CEO Chris Mathews announcing our very first IWA pay-per-view!

[“Chop Suey” hits in the arena. CEO Chris Mathews steps out onto the stage to a tremendous ovation. Mathews smiles big as he adjusts the tie of his very expensive tailor made suit. He puts the mic to his lips and waits for the fans to quiet. When they finally do, his theme cuts off.]

Mathews: Well let me be the SECOND to welcome you all to IWA Amped!

[The crowd lets out an excited cheer.]

Mathews: This is the first show in what I personally promise will be a long line of excellent shows. Why? Because I’m devoted to bring you, the viewer, the most entertaining product I possibly can. Part of that meant spending a little money. And spend I did. I acquired some of the most talented performers on the wrestling circuit today and they’re here to entertain you and you alone. Guys like… Thunder.

[The crowd cheers.]

Mathews: Primetime Sanders.

[The crowd cheers again.]

Mathews: Jeff Hardy.

[More cheers.]

Mathews: Owen Hart

[More cheers.]

Mathews: Shawn Michaels.

[Cheers yet again.]

Mathews: And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. So people, sit back, grab the beverage of your choice, and enjoy the show… But before I go, I have a little business to discuss…

[Mathews gives the fans the ole dramatic pause.]

Mathews: That business… The first ever IWA pay-per-view!

[The fans cheer again.]

Mathews: Our first pay-per-view will come at you on the 3rd of next month and will be entitled…

[Again Mathews inserts a dramatic pause.]

Mathews: IWA Impact!

[The crowd pops.]

Mathews: I felt it was the only logical choice to first show you what the IWA slogan stands for. You’ll all soon find out just what IWA Impact is all about. But you didn’t come here to listen to me talk all night… So lets get to our first match.

[“Chop Suey” again hits in the arena. CEO Mathews turns and returns to the backstage area.]

Bobby Heenan - Jenny is backstage! Leeeeeeeets take a look!

Jerry Lawler - Puppies!

*Jenny, Shawn Michael's wife is sitting in a chair in a lockerroom, she is holding a newspaper in front of her. Soon, Venom can be seen walking down the hall he goes into the dressing room. He nears Jenny, Jenny sticks out her foot and Venom falls to the floor. Jenny puts the paper down and looks to the floor*

Jenny - Oops, Venom! I didn't know you were there.

Venom - Why'd you do that!?

Jenny - I didn't mean too.

Venom - Yes you did! You deliberately stuck your foot out and tripped me!

Jenny - No I didn't! What are you doing in the women's locker room anyway?

Venom - Are you insulting me??

Jenny - No, I'm just asking.

Venom - Well this locker room is new to me.. There's not even any women in this federation.

Jenny - What the hell do you think I am?

Venom - Your not a wrestler.

Jenny - Yes I am!

*Shawn Michaels walks onto the scene*

Shawn Michaels - Is there a problem, ladies?

Jenny - This big grunt came into the women's locker room and was spying on me!

Shawn Michaels - Venom? Spying on a girl? Naaaaw....

Venom - Your woman tripped me!

Jenny - It was an accident! I wasn't expecting any visitors.

Shawn Michaels - Venom, until you have an operation, you stay out of here.

Venom - Until I have an operation? Are you insulting me?

Shawn Michaels - *Backs up towards the door*.... YES! YOU HOMO! HOMO HOMO HOMO HOMO HOMO HOMO HOMO TEXAS HOMOPHOBIAN! QUEER! FAGGET! YOUR DOING JACK-@#%$! AAAAH HAHAHA! QUEER!

Venom - *turning red* YOU @#%$!!!!

*Venom dashes towards the door and grabs Shawn, he throws him up against one of the lockers and starts hammering him in the stomach. Venom grabs Shawn's neck and lifts him up. Shawn kicks Venom in the chest, then trys to spear him but Venom pushes Shawn back into the locker. Out of nowhere Jenny hits Venom in the back with a steel chair. Venom shakes it off and turns towards Jenny. Jenny drops the chair. Then from behind Shawn hits Venom in the knee. Venom almost falls over, he turns around and catches Shawn with a jab to the throat. Shawn goes back. Then starts trading punches with Venom, Venom gets Shawn by the neck again. *

Jim Ross - He's going to kill Shawn!

Jerry Lawler - No he won't!

Bobby Heenan - Hey looky there!

*Emmitt is shown on Venom's back, Venom backs up from Shawn and trys to push Emmitt off. Finally Emmitt jumps off. Shawn gets Venom from behind again. Jenny picks up the chair and ribs Venom with it in the mid-section. Shawn then hits Venom with Sweet Chin Music. Shawn and Emmitt start hitting Venom as he's down. Security rushes to the room to force them off of Venom. The scene fades out.*

Jim Ross - What a brutal attack!

Jerry Lawler - It never would of happened if Venom hadn't gone to no-mans-land.

Jim Ross - Well next up, we have The Ant vs. Bazooka vs. Shadow.

Bobby Heenan - WoooooHooooo!

Jim Ross - Fink

Howard Finkle - Coming to the ring at this time, he is a new face to wrestling fans. This is..... Shadow!

*The fans have mixed reactions as Shadow comes to the ring*

Howard Finkle - And next, BAAAAAAAOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKKA!

*The fans have mixed reactions once again as Bazooka walks out and into the ring.*

Howard Finkle - And last, this is, THE AAAAAAAANT!

*The Ant.... gets mixed reactions on his way to the ring.*

Jerry Lawler - Get em, Bazooka!

Bobby Heenan - NO! Ant will win this.

Jim Ross - Ha, what about the new guy?

Bobby Heenan - .....

[[ The Ant charges at Shadow, spearing him, he starts giving him some hard lefts and rights. Then out of nowhere Bazooka comes off the top rope and lands on the both of em. He rolls Ant over for a quick pin but only gets a 2 count. The Ant and Bazooka start trading punches, with Bazooka ontop. But Ant equalizes with a kick to the mid section then a powerbomb. The Ant picks Bazooka up. The Ant and Bazooka lock up, and from the mat, Shadow low blows Ant then Bazooka takes him up and down with a stomach crusher. Shadow then lauches himself with a vaulting bodypress onto Bazooka, but only gets a 2 count. The Ant pulls Shadow up from behind and does a reverse DDT. ]]

Jerry Lawler - Those reverse DDT's..... so painful.

Bobby Heenan - Go Ant!

[[ Bazooka turns Ant around and starts unloading lefts and rights on him. The Ant kicks Shadow in the gut, but then Shadow responds with 2 short jabs. The Ant falls up against the ropes, Bazooka nears him but Ant thumbs him in the eye, Shadow and Ant then lock up, Shadow over-powers Ant and brings him into the corner, he gives The Ant a hard chop. He then starts to put Ant on the top rope. Bazooka goes up behind Shadow and gives him a neckbreaker. He goes for a quick pinfall victory, but Ant pulls Bazooka up from Shadow. Bazooka hits Ant with a low-blow on the way up. Then Shadow goes for a roll up but only gets a 2 count. Shadow gets up and walks over to the ref, he looks pretty pissed off. ]]

Jim Ross - Close fall

Bobby Heenan - This rookie is doing pretty well.

Jerry Lawler - The rookie is going to get his butt whooped!

[[ The Ant grabs Shadow and suplex' him, but Bazooka catches The Ant with a jab to the mid section. The Ant gasp for air as Shadow gets up. The Ant and Shadow out of nowhere double-clothesline Bazooka. Bazooka slowly gets up, Ant and Shadow are now tied up, Shadow thrust Ant onto his shoulders then doubles him over. Bazooka takes Shadow out with a full-nelson slam, then hooks him for a pin but only gets a 2 count. The Ant then hits Bazooka with a running-forearm, Bazooka goes down and Ant starts to grab his legs, but Shadow hits The Ant in the back of the head. The Ant turns around and slaps Shadow, Shadow backs up then gets him with a right hook. Bazooka then takes Ant out from behind with a clip to the knee, but to only run into a boot from Shadow, Shadow then puts him up and over with a piledriver. The Ant locks up with Shadow and double-arms him down. Bazooka then takes the arm of Ant and flips him over and applys an arm bar. Shadow breaks it up.]]

Jerry Lawler - C'mon Bazooka!

Jim Ross - This is getting interesting.

[[ The Ant gets up and locks up with Shadow, Shadow grabs the Ant's head and runs it across the ropes then bangs his head into the turnbuckle. Bazooka hits a bulldog on Shadow and gets another 2 count. Bazooka and Ant are now trading punches again. The Ant then makes it a test of strength. Shadow goes to the ropes then jumps in the air and double-clotheslines the both of them over. ]]

Jim Ross - Wow.

[[ The Ant shoves Shadow down then hits Bazooka with an elbow. Bazooka grabs Ant from behind and executes a back suplex. Shadow rushes Bazooka and spears him out of the ring. The Ant then grabs Shadow, and puts him in the Ant Claw. Shadow taps out. ]]

Fink - And your winner, Theeee Ant!

Jim Ross - The Ant has won!

Jerry Lawler - He wouldn't have won if Bazooka would of been in the ring! If it was one on one we would of saw Bazooka on top no doubt about it!

Bobby Heenan - STRIKE!

Jim Ross - Oh shut up....

Revenge is...Vicious!

[A camera clicks on, revealing the spacious office of CEO Mathews. The camera pans out a bit more to reveal Mr. Mathews and DVD sitting at Mathews' desk. Mathews hands DVD a pen and slides a clipboard across the desk. DVD picks up the clipboard and shows the camera that on the clipboard is a contract. DVD thumbs through it.]

DVD - Well boss, erm...looks like everything is in order here. I guess I'll go ahead and sign it.

Mathews - Yes, well...just get it over with, if you please.

DVD - Sure, Sure...

{DVD takes the pen and with a flourish signs his name. Both he and Mathews stand and shake hands. Mathews sits down, as DVD backs towards the door, thanking Mathews for the oppertunity to join the prestigious ranks of the IWA. ]

DVD - erm, Thank you so much, Mr. Mathews...I won't let you down, I promise!!

[Slowly, the door swings open behind him. A figure is standing in the place of the door way. DVD backs up to the figure and reaches for the door handle. He grabs something metal, and tries to turn it. However, that something metal doesn't seem to want to turn. Maybe because that metal thing is attached to a wooden stick? DVD turns around, pulling the metal/wooden object into the room. The figure allows for the object to move forward. Suddenly, as the light hits the object, DVD stops cold, for the object...is...a...sledgehammer!!!]

DVD - WHAT THE ---

[He gets cut off by the figure, who steps into the room. He is wearing a black leather jacket, with a jeans jacket vest on over it. He has blue jeans on, and also is sporting a backwards leather cap. If you haven't guessed already, the voice clues you in as to who in the blue hell this guy is.]

Figure - I got some bid'ness with you boy...you have my trophy...and I WANT IT BACK!!

[The figure, now revealed as Thunder, grabs DVD by the collar and heave/spears him into Mathews' desk!! Thunder starts to pound the living hell out of DVD, reigning down with rights and lefts. Thunder grabs his sledgehammer and rams it into DVD's throat, applying all the pressure he can muster!! DVD is gasping for breath but Thunder doesn't seem to care. He continues to bear down. DVD is turning bright red but seems to be trying to say something.]

DVD - Ooo...ow...

[Thunder grins.]

Thunder - Yeah you piece of crap. I'll be it hurts! But...come on punk, ow is all you can muster!?

[Thunder keeps the pressure on, as VD tries again.]

DVD - ...enn!! ow....wen!!!

[Thunder pauses and relaxes a little.]

Thunder - WHAT?!

DVD - It was all Owen's plan. He wanted me to steal the trophy...

Thunder - And you complied with that limey bastard, you worthless sonuvabitch!!

[Thunder stands on the desk, over DVD and raises the sledge high.]

Thunder - Nighty night, bitch boy!!

[Thunder drives the weapon straight down into DVD's chest. DVD coughs and sputters up some blood. Thunder gets off the table and lines DVD up in his sights. He takes a pace back, then spears the sledgehammer into DVD's forehead!! Screaming in pain, DVD twitches on the desk, rolling over on his side, putting his shoulder into plain view. Thunder smiles.]

Thunder - Gawd, you make this too easy...

[Thunder raises the sledge once again, and lowers the boom, or in this case the sledge, into DVD's shoulder, with such force Mathews' desk creaks with the blow. Thunder taps DVD to see if he is still concious, but the table collapses. Thunder just laughs bitterly. He turns towards the door with one idea in mind.]

Thunder - Next up...a little payback for that Pansy...OWEN!!!

{Mathews clears his throat and speaks up.]

Thunder - As great of an addition to the roster as you are, T, you will have to pay for my desk. I can't have my furniture being destroyed, and be expected to buy more outta my own pocket!! I ain't THAT rich!!

Thunder - FINE! Take it outta my check...I got work to do!

[Thunder storms out of the office, leaving Mathews all alone, with DVD and his broken desk. He takes a look at the battered, brusied and bleeding DVD, then dashes out of the office to find a janitor. The scene fades.]

Jim Ross - Well, ladies and gentlemen, we've got another barn burner here! Next up is the newcomer Casper, against the old wiley veteran in the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. This should be a great one! Right, Bobby?

Heenan - STRIKE!

JR - Wrong federation there, Brain.

Heenan - Oh. Right, forgot about that. First show jitters and all!

JR - Whatever the case may be, let's go up to the ring.

Finkle - Ladies and gentlemen, this next match is scheduled for one fall...

Heenan - Why does he keep telling people that all the time?

JR - It's his job.

["Simple Man" hits the PA and Casper comes out to a slight boo.]

Finkle - First, from Columbia, South Carolina! He weighs in at 246 pounds...he is Casper!

[Casper enters the ring and poses for the crowd to a mixed reaction. "Sexy Boy" replaces "Simple Man" on the speakers and the crowd roars its cheers as HBK struts down the ramp.]

Finkle - Aaaand his opponent, from San Antonio, Texas—

Heenan - You think the people really care where he's from?

JR - The people in San Antonio do.

Heenan - Well, who cares about them?

Finkle - ...weighing in at 234 pounds, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shaaaawn Michaels!

[HBK enters the ring and flexes his muscles as the pyro shoots off behind him, making camera flashbulbs in the audience everywhere start popping. Casper gets sick of this very quickly and attacks HBK from behind. The bell rings and the match begins.]

JR - Casper has to attack HBK during his posing! How sad is that?

Heenan - No, Ross, how SMART is that?

[Casper clubs HBK across the back several times and forces him back into the corner. Casper fires a couple right hands before HBK blocks and spins the situation around and boxing Casper in the corner before referee Tim White has to break it up. The two grapple and Casper rolls behind HBK, landing a reverse DDT on HBK. Casper drops an elbow across the neck of Michaels and goes for the cover, but HBK kicks out at one.]

JR - Casper trying to end it early. Not a likely senario.

[Casper runs off the ropes and hits a perfect legdrop on Michaels' neck.]

Heenan - You know what he's doing? He's going after the neck, softening it up for his Equalizer 2K!

JR - That's not a bad idea, but he has to stay on the offensive.

[Casper locks a reverse chinlock on Shawn and squeezes down, trying to strain the neck. Michaels pushes up and bridges up to his feet, then falls and executes a chinbreaker to release the hold.]

JR - Good defense by HBK. Had to get out of that hold before it was on too long.

[HBK is to his feet first and lifts up Casper. HBK lifts up Casper and drops him with a belly-to-back suplex, and doesn't hesitate to jump to his feet and stomp down on the stomach of Casper. HBK drops an elbow across the ribs and then brings Casper back up to his feet. Casper jumps up and gouges HBK's eyes.]

Heenan - Dirty move by Casper! I love it!

JR - You would.

Heenan - What's that mean?

JR - Oh, figure it out.

Heenan - I'm starting to get the feeling you don't like me.

JR - I couldn't warm up to you if we were creamated together, Brain.

[Casper goes for a clothesline and connects. HBK pops back up from the impact, holding his neck and gets hit again. Michaels gets up a little slower the next time and ducks a third clothesline. Casper follows through and bounces off the ropes, running into a superkick from Shawn. The force from Casper's charge and standing on one leg for the kick knocks HBK back as well.]

JR - Sweet Chin Music!

Heenan - I don't think he got all of it Jim!

JR - Perhaps not, it was a desperation move.

[Michaels gets back up and stands in the corner, stomping his foot.]

JR - Uh-oh, here we go...

Heenan - Michaels warming up the band...

[Casper slowly gets to his feet and is nailed with Sweet Chin Music.]

Heenan - Oh! That's it! Good night to Casper! Jim Ross' mom has sung!

JR - My mother? What does that have to do with anything?

Heenan - You know, Ross. The old saying! The fat lady singing!

JR - Oh, shut up!

[HBK goes for the pin and gets the 1, 2, 3!] JR - That's all for that match! Better luck next time Casper!

Heenan - If that's how he fights, he'll need it!

A little, (VERY little) man hunt

[The scene opens to Thunder and a beautiful lady walking down the hall. Thunder looks mad as ever, and the lady doesn't seem to want to get in the way. She does, however, look like she could hold her own. At 5'10-ish, blonde, brown eyed, a pretty face and medium build, she's one hot babe! Thunder calmly turns to her, surpressing his anger for a moment.]

Thunder - Gwen, baby...why don't you wait here? I have some unfinished...business I have to take care of. And it could get messy...

Gwen - Damnit, you NEVER let me come along!! Then again, spattered blood would not look good on this outfit. Ok...ok, I'll stay back in the locker room, but as soon as you're finished, you better come get me!!

Thunder - I will...I promise.

[Thunder gives Gwen a quick goodbye peck on the cheek, and resumes his manhunt of Owen. Thunder comes to a doorway, with a knob. He sees the doorknob turning and he gets a wide smile on his face. He grips his sledge a bit tighter and waits for the door to open. When it does a stage hand walks through. Thunder grabs him and throws him against the wall, starting the attack. Thunder grabs the guy's head to punch him in the face, and notices its not Owen Hart.]

Thunder - Wh--? Who the hell are you?!

Stagehand - A stagehand...

Thunder - Oh...

{Thunder shrugs and continues the beating anyway. As he completes the ass-whooping he stands and screams Owen's name, as the camera fades to black...]

Thunder - I"LL FIND YOU HART!!! MARK MY WORDS...I'll FIND YOUR ASS!!!

[The scene fades.]

[The scene opens backstage. Vinny “the Chin” Esposito is seen standing at the curtain with the TV title over his shoulder. Owen is there with him along with Vinny’s three thugs. They’re all talking and having a good time just before Vinny’s title defense. We pick up the conversation mid-stream.]

Owen: So I called him a weener and made T-shirts that said “Weener Club” across the chest.

[Everyone laughs.]

Vinny: Aye, how much time left, Owen?

Owen: Any minute now, Vinny.

[Johnny “the Wall” runs up to the five of them. He puts an arm on Owen and bends down trying to catch his breath.]

Owen: What is it, Johnny?

Johnny: [Breathing heavy] Owen… He’s after… He’s after you…

Owen: Who’s after me?

Johnny: …Tunduh… ‘E heard… it was you… dat set ‘em up… and got ‘is trophy stolen… E’s already… beat da livin’ hell… outta DVD… Dey tink E’s been taken atta da sport… fa good.

Owen: Damnit! I can’t go out there to the ring now! He’ll know where I am!

Vinny: Aye, don’t even worry abou dit, Owen. I’ll have Pinky, Knuckles, and Tony watch da curtain. No one’ll get trew deh. You’ll be safe wit me down at ringside.

Owen: …OK …That’ll work.

[Vinny’s “Italian Mix” is heard in the arena.]

Vinny: Let’s roll. Johnny, why’s doughn chu stay wit dem and watch da curtain.

Johnny: Whateva you say, bowess. Don’t let ‘em lose dat title, blondy.

Owen: I won’t.

[The six walk over to the curtain. Vinny and Owen step through while the other four stay backstage and make sure no one goes through the curtain.]

[Vinny and Owen continue down the ramp having already been announced. When they pass by the ladder in the walkway, Vinny stops to test it out. They then continue down to the ring. Vinny hops in while Owen stays on the outside.]

Fink: And his opponent, weighing in at 280 pounds, he is… Bullet!

[“Hell’s Bells” hits in the arena. Bullet steps out onto the stage to cheers. He walks down the ramp and tests out the ladder himself before continuing down to the ring. He climbs in waits in his corner. The ref takes the IWA Television title from Vinny. The cable drops down from the rafters and he buckles it on. He then gives the signal to raise it back up and it does. The bell then rings. Vinny and Bullet stand nose to nose in the center of the ring having a stare down. The crowd is slowly worked up to a frenzy. Vinny throws the first punch but Bullet blocks it and hits Vinny with one of his own. Vinny staggers backward and takes a few more punches in the process. Vinny leans against the ropes shaken a bit. Bullet runs and clotheslines him out of the ring. Owen rushes over to Vinny and picks him up. He gives him a few words of advice and a pat on the back before telling Vinny to get back in the ring. Vinny rolls back in the ring. Before he can get up Bullet goes to stomp him. Vinny rolls quickly out of the way and drops Bullet across the middle rope with a drop toehold.]

Heenan: Very nice! I bet Owen told him that was coming. Owen is a genius!

King: You got that right. You gotta be a genius to hold onto the World title for six months. He knows what his opponents will do before they do.

Ross: Would you two stop kissing his ass? You only like him because he’s one of the few people backstage who still talk to either of you.

King: No one asked you, Ross.

[Vinny jumps to his feet and bounces off the opposite ropes. He runs back and jumps to land across the shoulders of Bullet who still has his throat draped across the middle rope. Bullet moves just in time. Vinny crotches himself on the middle rope. He dances around the ring for a moment holding himself. Vinny turns and receives a hard clothesline from Bullet. Bullet then stomps him a few times for good measure. He points at Owen and begins bad mouthing him. Bullet hops out of the ring and walks right past Owen down the aisle. He grabs the ladder and folds it up. He gets it back to the ring and tries to slide it in under the bottom rope. Owen stares a hole through Bullet before losing control of his anger and giving him a stiff forearm to the back of the neck. Bullet drops down to a knee. Owen stomps Bullet a few times then backs away as soon as the ref begins yelling at him. Vinny gets to his feet in the ring and pulls the ladder the rest of the way in. He sets it up in the center of the ring and puts his foot on the first rung. Outside the ring, Owen backs all the way up to the barricade. A fan pats him on the shoulder. Owen, paranoid about Thunder, turns quickly with a fist drawn back. Owen realizes it was just a fan and moves away from the guardrail so it won’t happen again.]

Ross: Owen looks a little worried out there. That “genius” almost knocked a fan’s lights out.

Heenan: Oh shut up, Ross.

[Vinny climbs a few more rungs before Bullet climbs in the rings and grabs his foot. He jerks Vinny of the ladder. His head connects with one of the rungs on the way down. Vinny staggers around in a circle dazed. Bullet grabs Vinny and hip tosses him into the ladder. Vinny hits it awkwardly taking it down and landing on it hard. He rolls off holding his shoulder. Bullet grabs the closed ladder and slams it down on Vinny as hard as he can. Vinny rolls around on the mat in a world of hurt. Bullet grabs the ladder and leans it against the corner. He picks Vinny up and Irish whips him. Vinny reverses it at the last minute and sends Bullet hard into the ladder. Bullet staggers out of the corner where Vinny floors him with a clothesline. Vinny grabs the ladder and puts his head between the two middle rungs. As Bullet gets to his feet, Vinny spins around and around. Vinny eventually gets close enough to cold @#%$ Bullet with an end of the ladder. Vinny stops and drops the ladder. Unfortunately, he’s too dizzy to set the ladder up and climb it. He stumbles and falls through the ropes to the outside. Owen again rushes over and help him up.]

Ross: Now there’s brains.

Heenan: Hey, he knocked Bullet out didn’t he? I say being a little dizzy is a small price to pay.

King: Quiet you two. Owen is giving Vinny some more great advice.

[Vinny rolls back into the ring still a little dazed. He grabs the ladder and wedges it between the top and middle rope in the corner. He grabs Bullet and Irish whips him into the corner. Bullet’s back hits the ladder hard. Vinny then charges in for a spear but Bullet moves. Vinny spears the ladder and pays for it. Now both shoulders are in a tremendous amount of pain. Bullet takes the ladder out of the ropes and sets it up in the same corner. He then takes Vinny down with a slam. Bullet then climbs to the top rope. He leaps OVER the standing ladder and hits a splash on Vinny. Both men are in pain after that one. The impact of the splash causes the ring mat to bounce which tips the ladder over from it’s position of leaning in the corner. Luckily, Bullet never rolled off of Vinny after the splash so the ladder falls directly onto Bullet. Vinny squirms out from under Bullet and the ladder. He sets it up in the center of the ring yet again. He begins climbing, but slowly after taking such a beating. The boos grow louder and louder as Vinny climbs. He reaches up to grab the title… but he needs to climb one more rung… He puts his foot up… He climbs it… But all the sudden Bullet tips the ladder over. Vinny is hot shotted across the top rope.]

Heenan: No! No! He almost had it!

Ross: You got, Bullet! Just set the ladder up!

[Bullet groggily pulls the ladder back up to a standing position. He climbs the first rung but realizes Vinny isn’t going to stay down long enough. Vinny approaches the ladder but instead of pull Bullet down, he climbs the other side. It’s a slow race to the top. Both need to climb one more rung to be within an arms reach of the TV title. They exchange a few punches. The ladder wobbles. They continue slugging it out. The ladder finally topples over. Bullet nails the ropes hard but Vinny is dangling from the cable. All he has to do is reach his other hand up and grab the TV title. He tries to do just that but it is in an awkward position. He can’t pull the straps apart without lifting the belt higher on the cable. While he struggles with that, Bullet gets to his feet and picks up the ladder. He swings it at Vinny like a piñata. He misses the first few times but finally connects with Vinny. Vinny almost falls but keeps clinging to the cable. Now holding his stomach in pain, he’s a sitting duck. Bullet takes a few more swings and finally knocks Vinny from the cable. He comes crashing down.]

Heenan: Quick Bullet, grab the candy!

Ross: Grab the candy? What are you talking about?

Heenan: Oh, you mean he wasn’t a piñata?

[All the sudden, Thunder jumps over the guardrail. Owen turns to see what the fans explode with cheers about and sees Thunder coming at him. Owen slides into the ring and runs straight through. Thunder does the same just a few steps behind Owen. They run a lap around the ring, then Owen slides back in. He stops in the corner and turns back. Thunder stops and smiles. Owen drops to a knee and pleads with Thunder. Bullet grabs Thunder by the shoulder and spins him around. Bullet yells telling him to get out of the ring during his match. Bullet gives him a little help with a push. Thunder pushes back and the two have a stare down. The two then launch into an all out brawl. They lock up and spin in circles a few times before tumbling through the ropes to the outside. Owen grabs the ladder and sets it up quickly. He scales it and grabs the TV title. He jumps down and hands it to Vinny. The bell rings but Bullet is too immersed in his battle with Thunder to notice. Owen and Vinny high tail it up the ramp.]

Fink: The winner of this match and STILL IWA Television Champion… Vinny “the Chin” Esposito!

[With that, Thunder and Bullet freeze. Thunder takes off up the ramp after Owen but they’re already long gone.]

[The scene opens backstage. Owen and Vinny burst through the curtain just after Vinny’s match has concluded. They don’t stop to tell Pinky, Knuckles, Tony, and Johnny and happened. The four just chase after Owen and Vinny. They run down a hallway but Owen freezes. Vinny stops to see what the deal is so the rest stop as well.]]

Vinny: Aye, Owen! What gives! Let’s get da hell atta hee-uh.

Owen: I have an idea to keep Thunder at bay.

Johnny: What?

Owen: We kidnap Gwen.

Johnny: So’s the way you’s wanna keep Tunduh away from us is ta kidnap ‘is woman? Call me crazy but I tink dat would do da opposite of what we want.

Owen: No, don’t you see? We have Pinky, Knuckles, and Tony keep an eye on her 24/7. Then when Thunder sees us at the arena, he won’t lay a finger on us for something just might happen to poor ole Gwen.

Johnny: Ahhh, I like da way you tink, blondy. Pinky, Knuckles, Tony, you’s help Owen get Gwen. Me an’ Vin ‘ill go get da limo. We’ll be waitin’ fa ya in da back.

Owen: K. Let’s go.

[Vinny and Johnny run off in one direction while Owen and the three thugs look for Thunder’s dressing room. When they find it they kick the door in. They find Gwen alone on the other side. She lets out a scream. The scene changes back to Thunder. He’s in a hall looking for Owen and Vinny but has slowed now that he’s lost site of them. He peeks his head in doors hoping he comes across them. He walks through another door without looking overhead to notice the glowing “Exit” sign. He finds himself in the parking garage. He hears a commotion and looks over to see Owen bust through another exit. Behind him is the three thugs, one carrying Gwen. Thunder yells at them but they’re already to their limo. He runs in their direction but the limo speeds away.]

The Fink: Our next match is for contendership to the IWA WORLD heavyweight championship! Introducing first, weighing in at 254 pounds, from Oakland, California… Primetime Sanders!

[“Here He Comes” hits in the arena. The fans get on their feet and boo. Primetime steps through the curtain with a big smile on his face. He happily takes the boos from the crowd. Emmitt steps through the curtain shortly after. He accompanies Primetime down to the ring. Primetime climbs the stairs and enters through the ropes while Emmitt takes his place on the outside.]

The Fink: And his opponent, weighing in at 232 pounds, Fighting out of Charlotte, North Carolina… Jeff Hardy!

[The Hardyz theme hits. The fans jump to their feet excitedly and cheer Jeff. He steps out onto the stage with a glare on his face. He locks it onto Primetime in the ring who has his back turned, leaning over the top rope speaking with Emmitt. Jeff charges down the ramp and slides into the ring. He jumps to his feet and begins hammering Primetime from behind with forearm after forearm. The bell rings.]

Heenan: Looks like we’re officially underway!

Ross: It would appear so, wouldn’t it, Bobby?

[Primetime finally gets turned around but instantly drops to one knee. Jeff punches the downed Primetime in the face a few times. Primetime falls back, leaning against the bottom turnbuckle. Jeff pulls Primetime to his feet by the hair. He boots him in the gut and grabs him in a DDT position. He yells out, signaling for the Twist of Fate. Emmitt jumps up on the apron and screams at Jeff. Jeff lets go of Primetime and nails Emmitt in the face with a hard right. Emmitt tumbles down off the apron to the floor. The crowd lets out a deafening cheer. Jeff turns back to Primetime but is poked in the eye out of desperation. The ref turns back to the action after momentarily checking on Emmitt. Primetime grabs Jeff and executes a quick short-arm clothesline. Both men hit the mat and remain there for a moment.]

Ross: It was almost over just like that. I gotta pick Jeff to win this one. After a full career in the NFL and a few years in pro-wrestling, Primetime is far past his prime. He’s lost a step and that’s going to mean a lot when you’re in the ring with someone as talented as Jeff Hardy.

King: Are you an idiot, Ross? Sure, Primetime may not be what he was a few years ago but he’s still great! And even after years and years of abuse in the NFL, he can still get in the ring and put on a great match.

Heenan: You’re damn right, King. Most guys have trouble getting out of bed after they’re done in the NFL. He’s getting in the ring and kicking some major ass. This one belongs to Primetime because he obviously has desire to still be in there. And when you have Emmitt on the outside… You can’t lose.

[Both men are finally back to their feet. They lock up for the first time. Primetime easily backs Jeff into a corner. The ref goes to break the two, where Primetime gets in a cheap punch to the face behind the ref’s back. Jeff stumbles out of the corner right into Primetime who nails him with a scoop slam. Primetime bounces off the ropes and comes down with an elbow drop right to the chest of Hardy. He goes for the win. …1 …2 …Jeff kicks out right in time. Primetime gets to his feet pulling Hardy up with him. He suplexes Jeff back to the mat. Primetime pulls Jeff to a standing position. He puts Jeff’s head between his legs and motions for the powerbomb. Jeff backdrops Primetime over and falls to one knee. He gets to his feet and hops up to the middle rope. He yells out and jumps off landing a perfect leg drop across the throat of Primetime. He hooks the leg. Emmitt slides in the ring as the ref drops into position. …1 …2 …Emmitt stomps the lower back of Jeff. The ref jumps to his feet and begins pushing Emmitt.]

Ross: Damnit! Jeff had the match won!

Heenan: Ha! Look at Hebner trying to act tough.

King: He better act smart and knock it off before Emmitt smacks him.

[The ref keeps trying to get Emmitt to leave the ring but Emmitt just acts like he doesn’t know that he’s done anything wrong. Primetime rolls over and gets on all fours. He shakes off the leg drop. Hardy walks over and grabs Primetime by the hair. Primetime looks up and nails Jeff with a low blow. Emmitt finally exits the ring. The ref turns back to the action to find Primetime setting Jeff up for a powerbomb. Primetime pulls the move off and lays across Jeff’s chest. …1 …2 …3!]

Ross: Damnit!

Heenan: I knew it!

King: So did I!

[Primetime groggily gets to his feet. The ref grabs his hand and holds it up in victory. Primetime then falls back to the mat. Emmitt hops in the ring and stands over Hardy. He bends over and points at Jeff, trash talking him. Emmitt then helps Primetime to his feet and they leave to “Here He Comes.”]

Fink: The winner of this match… Primetime Sanders!

Heenan: What a match we just had.

King: You can say that again. Primetime has earned his shot at the winner of this match.

Ross: Primetime earned nothing and you both know it. If Emmitt hadn’t been there, Primetime would’ve been beaten in the first minute of that match.

Heenan: Oh stop being a sore loser, Ross. Just because your pick didn’t win…

King: I think we should just get to our next match. If our last one was any indication, this one should be superb.

Heenan: Indeed. Take it away, Fink.

Fink: Introducing first, weighing in at 245 pounds, fighting out of Brooklyn, New York… He’s the IWA World Heavyweight Champion… Jay Skillz!

[“A Place for My Head” hits in the arena. The fans get on their feet and boo Jay as he steps out of the backstage area. He tosses the World title over his shoulder and walks down the ramp. He climbs in the ring and poses with his title belt. His theme cuts off as the Fink begins to speak again.]

Fink: And his opponent, weighing in at 325 pounds, hailing form Vilinus, Lithuania… “The Virus” Venom!

[“Down With the Sickness” hits in the arena. Venom steps out onto the stage with Steph by his side. He walks down the ramp to a mixed reaction. He climbs in the ring while Steph stays on the outside. The ref takes the World title and holds it overhead as both men glare at each other. The ref hands the title to the timekeeper as the bell rings. Venom hops out of the ring and walks over to Steph. He takes her in his arms and gives her a few quick kisses. He then climbs back in the ring. The two circle each other for a moment. Jay then hops out of the ring. He walks over to Steph and grabs her in a hug just as Venom did. Steph struggles to break free but can’t. Just as Jay puckers up, Venom quickly reaches over the top rope and grabs Jay by the hair. He pulls Jay up onto the apron. Jay grabs Venom by the head with both hands and jumps back down from the apron. Venom is hot shotted across the top rope. He falls back grabbing his throat. Jay then pursues Steph again who’s running around to the other side of the ring. All the sudden, the fans begin to boo. Primetime is then seen walking down to ringside.]

Heenan: Jay really wants that kiss.

King: Can you blame him? He needs to get a few good luck kisses of his own to cancel out Venom’s.

Ross: Oh wonderful. What’s that bastard want?

[Primetime walks over to the announce position and puts on a headset. He has a seat next to Ross.]

Primetime: Just thought I’d come out and do a little scouting. You guys don’t mind, do you? Didn’t think so.

[Venom gets to his feet to find Jay still after Steph. He runs and nails Jay with a baseball slide. Jay is launched into the guardrail. The fans get on their feet and give Jay a pat on the back while yelling excitedly at the camera focused in on them. Venom hops out of the ring and grabs Jay by the hair. He smashes Jay’s face into the barricade one, two, three times. Jay is now bleeding from a cut on his forehead. Venom rolls in the ring and back out again to restart the ten count. Venom rips away some of the matting exposing the concrete floor. He turns and grabs Jay by the hair again. He leads him over to the exposed arena floor. Venom sets up for a powerbomb onto the concrete but Jay counters with a backdrop. Venom slaps the concrete hard. He looks to be out cold. Jay then drops to one knee. Steph, seeing her man’s shot at the World title beginning to drift away, hops in the ring and removes one of her high-heel shoes. Just as the ref yells out “9,” Steph clocks him from behind with her shoe. The ref falls down out cold because he’s apparently a woman.]

Heenan: Did you see that?

King: What did she have in that shoe!? A brick!?

Ross: No, you fool. Don’t you know a spike heel when you see one?

Heenan: How do you know so much about women’s shoes, Ross?

Primetime: That’s a good question, Bobby. Go ahead and answer him, Ross.

Ross: Let’s just get back to the match.

[Jay gets back to his feet and stomps Venom a few times. Steph hops out of the ring and walks up to Jay. She jumps on his back and tries to choke him out. Jay is able to shake off pretty easily. He turns around and looks at her laying on the floor. She stares at him afraid to move a muscle. He takes a step toward her and she jumps to her feet. She scurries off but Jay follows. Meanwhile, Venom struggles to get to his feet. He sees Jay after his woman again and becomes infuriated. He throws the timekeeper out of the way and takes his chair. He folds it up and ducks behind the stairs at the corner of the ring. Steph looks scared as Jay continues to walk after her. Finally, Jay breaks out in a full sprint. Steph does the same. Steph rounds the final cornering making a full lap then stops. She looks and sees Venom crouched behind the stairs clutching a chair. Just as Jay rounds the corner, Venom stands and completely HAMMERS Jay with the chair. Jay hits the mat hard and lays there motionless.]

King: My God! That was some shot!

Ross: I think Jay actually bounced off the floor.

Primetime: Gotta hand it to Venom there. I didn’t know if he’d be able to make a comeback from that backdrop on the concrete.

[Venom walks over to the downed Skillz with the chair still in hand. He stands over Jay and drives the chair into his gut a few times. Jay rolls onto his side clutching his stomach in pain. Venom stomps him a few times until Jay is on his stomach. He then bashes Jay in the chair a few times with the chair. Venom then pulls Jay to his feet. He holds him up by the hair. Steph walks over and looks at Venom. Venom shakes his head “yes.” Steph then nods back and slaps the you-know-what out of Jay. Venom rolls him in the ring and follows. Venom grabs the ref and shakes him. The ref begins to come to. Jay gets to his feet and grabs Venom from behind. He hits him with a hard full nelson slam. Both men lie on the mat as the ref gets to his feet. …1 …2 …3 …4 …5 …6 …7 Jay gets to all fours stopping the count. He crawls over to Venom and lays across his chest. …1 …Venom kicks out after 1.]

Primetime: This one’s not over yet.

Ross: It’s been a tough one to call so far.

[Venom rolls outside the ring for a breather. Jay does the same on the inside. Venom rolls back in the ring but Jay begins stomping him before he can get to his feet. Jay pulls Venom to his feet by the hair. He whips him into the ropes and takes him down with a big boot. Jay backs up to the ropes and signals for the Savat kick. Venom slowly gets to a knee. The crowd begins to boo heavily knowing the super kick is just seconds away. Venom finally gets to his feet but Jay is struck from behind by Steph’s high heel shoe. He drops to one knee holding his head. He looks at his hand and sees the blood that’s now coming from the top of his head. Venom sees his opportunity and charges at Jay. He hits the Flash Magic, a knee to the face. The crowd gasps at the impact. Jay falls over completely out of it. Venom drops down across his chest. …1 …2 …3! The bell rings. The timekeeper hands Hebner the World title. He picks Venom up and holds his hand up. Venom takes the World title with his free hand. He then drops to his knees clutching the title in front of him.]

Ross: I don’t believe this!

Heenan: New champ! New champ!

King: I didn’t think Venom had it in him!

Primetime: You know what, guys? I’m going to do us all a favor and take that anti-America punk out! Why? Because NO ONE trashes MY country!

Heenan: Kick his ass, Primetime!

[Primetime takes his headset off and grabs his chair. He then climbs in the ring behind Venom. Venom stands, wiping tears of joy from his eyes. Primetime approaches him and clobbers him with the chair. Venom does down hard but Primetime doesn’t stop there. He bashes Venom time after time with the chair. Steph jumps in the ring and pleads with Primetime to stop. Finally she grabs the chair before Primetime can bring it down for another shot. Jay, now a bloody mess after the vicious running knee to the face, pulls Steph away. He looks at Primetime who just stares back. Primetime hands the chair to Jay. Jay raises it above his head and busts Venom a few times with it. Jay drops the chair and stomps Venom along with Primetime. The scene goes off the air with Venom being completely dismantled while Steph lies on the floor watching with tears streaming down her face. The screen turns black then the IWA logo slowly fades in.]