Thursday Night Meltdown 2nd December 2004

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Thursday Night Meltdown 2nd December 2004

Schedule of Matches:
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Romeo v Will Anger

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Daredevil v 004 - Entertainment Title - NO DQ

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Hunter v Oliver Black

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The Predators (Predator & Wolf) v G-Unit (JonnyG & Gooeygarth) - Tag Titles #1 contendership

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10 Man Battle Royal to determine #1 contender for the World Title - Surion, Kross, Jack Fury, Fallen Souls, Yoko, Latino, BK London, TNT, Atomic Kitsune, RDK

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Meltdown kicks off with the usual parade of fans keen to get their faces on screen; the camera pans around to give the audience at home a flavour of the atmosphere. But as this is concluding, the lights in the arena dim and a strange colorful design flashes on the big screen. A deafening high pitched screech echoes throughout the arena as the camera pans across revealing the majority of fans are holding their hands over their ears. Suddenly a ghostly voice echoes through the speakers over heavy breathing:

"Excluded...once more...the wrath of...(un-translatable chatter)...revenge is coming. Victims prepare...prepare for the fury...(more un-translatable chatter)."

The voice sends chills down the spine of the fans before a horrid terrified shriek emits through the speakers. Eventually the big screen goes pitch black for a seconds before regaining its normal picture. The crowd fall silent in utter confusion as the lights re-emerge and the show continues…….

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Segment: (Credit: Will Anger)

The camera pans along the corridor, and comes to rest outside Will Anger’s locker room. Charlotte King is seen outside.

Charlotte: I’m hoping to get an interview with Will Anger about his match with new comer, Romeo. Hopefully we could get some insight as to how he is approaching this match.

Charlotte knocks on the door. After a moment or two, Anger steps out through the door with the Junior title around his waist.

The crowd give a small pop at the first sight of him.

Charlotte: Will, tonight you face a challenge very different to your last opponents. This is the first time that you’ll be going in as the veteran in ACW.

Will Anger: Well, there are ups and downs to being in a situation like this one. Firstly, nobody knows it better than me that being an ACW veteran don’t make you a wrestling veteran. I for one did years prior to coming here. So facing an ACW rookie, for lack of a better phrase, for me is more nerve racking than facing a veteran. At least you know where you’re going with a veteran like Kain, or Jonny. You can prepare for the match.

Charlotte: So how have you prepared for your match with Romeo?

Will Anger: Well…I think my point there was that it’s an almost impossible task to get right. It’s mostly mental preparation, which basically means I’m trying to prepare to go against an Andre the Giant, or a Shawn Michaels, or even another Will Anger. (he laughs). That’s a pretty tough feat, and where to focus has been real tough. As for all his talk about “honour”…. I can understand where he’s coming from, but for him to claim that I am dishonourable because I exercised my right not to defend the belt is absurd. If he proves to me tonight that he’s as good as he claims, then he’ll get his chance soon enough I’m sure.

Charlotte: OK, last question. How confident are you about coming out on top here tonight?

Will Anger: I’m a firm believer that too much confidence leads to losses. However I do have confidence tonight. I know I can beat anything that comes up in front of me, it’s only the odds that change. Unfortunately, tonight the odds will be revealed extremely late. I’ll say one thing. If the crowd backs me half as much as they have in the past, it’s a certainty.

Crowd cheers.

Will Anger: Now if you’d excuse me, I’ve got more preparation to do.

Will steps back into the locker room.

Charlotte: Er…thank you Will Anger, now back to ring side!

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Segment: A worthy champ? (Credit: Bob)

The picture, however, does not return to the arena; in the backstage area, Kevin is waiting to do an interview with the newly “crowned” Lightweight Champion.

Kevin Anderson: I’m here with the new ACW Light Weight Champion, Bob. Now right now Bob seems to be very sober right now. His eyes aren’t blood shot…<br>
Bob (Interrupts): Waiting until payday.

Kevin: And his breath doesn’t reek of alcohol…….

Bob (Interrupts again): Peppermint Schnapps.

Kevin: … Anyway Bob, I’m here to ask you the tough questions. How does it feel to have TNT just hand the title over to you?

Bob: Well, Kevin to be totally honest I’m fine with it. If T-N-T thinks he’s too good for the title, with me as champion I will show him the title is too good for him. All he had to fight for such a long time was Jake Cheng. Not much of a challenge if you ask me.

Kevin: So you don’t fear Jake at all?

Bob: I think of Jake as more of a “BK Lite”. He’s just like BK London, but half the skill and none of the flavor. All he does is bitch, moan and groan. I got to wonder about how he swings, since he keeps attacking me from “the behind”. So Jake wants his LW Shot against me, that’s fine. At Winter Discontent, I’ll give him his title shot he so much whines about. I know I’ll be the champion by then.

Kevin: So, do you plan to defend your title any time before hand?

Bob: Good Question. I figure I’ll let Ginger pick my next opponent on at the right time. I know Ginger will pick someone who is worthy of taking me on. Now since I did this interview do you have anything for me?

Kevin pulls out a bottle of Saki for Bob and hands it to him. Bob uncorks the bottle and takes a swig.

Bob: Kevin, you’re my type of announcer.

Fade Out.

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Match 1: Romeo v Will Anger (Credit: Rose)

The air in the sold out ACW arena is full of energy. The fans are on their feet and ecstatic for the entrance of the new hot young Spanish star, but they are still unsure what to think or him. Will he prove himself to the fans tonight or just become another small fish in a big pond?

Philip: The first match tonight is a singles match, set for one fall. Introducing first, making his ACW debut….from Madrid, Spain – Romeo!

”You are so beautiful” plays, and Romeo walks out into the spotlights. He’s immaculately dressed in his tuxedo; as he walks to the ring he looks at the crowd, and selects a shy – looking young woman, to whom he presents his customary red rose. He kisses her hand, and bows before continuing to the ring. Upon entering it, he pulls away the top portion of his suit, revealing his muscular figure; he bows again to the crowd and then warms up a little.

Philip: And his opponent, from parts unknown……the ACW Junior Champion, Will Anger!

The crowd cheers Anger as he strides down to the ring; he moves quickly, and hails the fans from the turnbuckles. Once this is done, he hands his belt to the referee; he and Romeo come face to face in the centre of the ring. They stare at one another; after a moment or two Anger offers his hand as a sign that he wants a respectful match. Romeo pauses, then takes it, and they shake briefly as the referee gives the ok for things to begin. The crowd cheers as they begin to circle, and the match gets underway.

Bell Rings.

In an attempt to gain the momentum early on, Anger charges Romeo full speed, but he is met with a drop toe hold for his effort . Romeo is quick to take advantage by locking in a side head lock on Anger, but it is not long before Anger has broken the hold. The two modern day gladiators tie up in the middle of the ring and Romeo uses his firm grasp of the basics to take control with an arm wrench followed up with an elbow to the back of the head. The crowd is split in two, half favors Romeo and the other half favors Anger. Romeo looks at the fallen Anger and then without missing a step locks in an armbar submission hold. Anger does not even think of submitting despite the pain put on by the experienced Romeo and after much struggle and cheering on from his loyal fan base, Anger makes in to the ropes. Romeo being the well mannered man that he is releases the hold the very second he is ordered and goes to a neutral corner to await Angers return to his feet. Anger gets to his feet just as Romeo begins to charge forward, but Anger finally gains momentum with a armdrag. Romeo is slightly stunned and gets to his feet only to be hit by another arm drag. Anger waits for Romeo to get to his feet and goes for a kick to the gut which is caught by Romeo, but in a lightning fast second Anger reverses it into an enziguri. Anger makes for the aggressive pin and the referee counts 1…….2., but Romeo kicks out rather easily.

Anger gets Romeo to his feet and Irish whips him into a breathtaking standing dropkick to the cheers of his faction of the crowd. Romeo in a very wise move rolls out of the ring upon hitting the mat in an attempt to shift momentum. Anger quickly gives up chase to Romeo who obliges him by meeting him as he slides out of the ring. Romeo gives Anger harsh Irish whip into the protective barricade before reentering the ring. Anger makes a formal bow to the crowd and his faction just eats it up with a loud amount of cheers. Anger is well don’t excuse the pun, very angry about Romeo’s showboating and enters the ring full of fury, but Romeo takes advantage of this and ducks an Anger clothesline and initiates a stunning neck breaker. Romeo makes a quick and aggressive cover, the Referee counts 1……2.., but Anger manages to kick out. Romeo picks Anger up to his feet and takes not time before hitting him with a snap suplex, but Romeo does not release and picks Anger up again for another suplex. Right as Romeo is about to pick up Anger for the suplex, Anger reverses into a small package and the Referee counts 1…..2……3. The Referee calls for the bell as a stunned crowd looks on.

Bell Rings.

Philip: Here is your winner by pinfall…… Will Anger

Anger celebrates in the ring and in a gesture of goodwill Romeo extends his hand to Anger who gladly takes him up on his offer. Romeo is confident in his own mind that Anger got lucky and whether that is true or not remains to be seen, but both men congratulate one another. As they both exit the ring it becomes obvious to the fans that ACW has two relatively new and rising stars on their hands.

[Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune]

Segment: Don’t be a hero (Credit: Wyvern)

The camera fades in; Wyvern is seen walking into his locker room. After a few days of rest after his victorious debut on Warfare, he walks in looking actually quite exhausted. Sporting his warm-up outfit, his trademark dark purple hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants combo; he walks, favoring his left knee. A glimpse of irritation hits Wyvern's face as he sits down onto a chair. A woman, who appears to be in her mid-twenties, sits down in a chair beside him. Dressed in what appears to be a business suit, with a black form-fitting sport coat, and a similar knee-length skirt, she has her auburn-blonde hair brushed back neatly.

Wyvern: This knee is giving me hell, doc. I can wrestle with it, but it hasn't been the same since Wide Load slammed me into a metal table, when I was in ZWF. Don't you remember that man? He was a big boy; I don't recall many people feeling good about having a 500-pound behemoth pinning your knee against a metal corner. Especially when he splashed me from another table about four feet higher. Damn...

Woman: Being a physical therapist and all, it's more than obvious that you're not back to 100% since your ACL tore in that brief moment, four years ago. My suggestion is to take a few weeks or months off, and try to see a specialist on getting it back to normal...

Upon hearing her words, Wyvern starts to unhinge. His face shows a sign of desperation and frustration. He obviously is in disagreement of her suggestion. He rises to speak.

Wyvern: A FEW WEEKS?! MONTHS?! No way! It's not crippling me, it's just irritating, like someone turned the heat up in my knee, along with a feeling like it feel asleep. That's not grounds for a possible end to my career. I just came back! I've got a match against TNT Monday! You saw my match against 004, I was able to compete, and I emerged victorious.

Woman: Yeah, well, I do remember you having your former finisher known as the powerbomb being reversed. And while that was being done, I noticed your expression on your face was one of pain, to compliment your quivering left knee. Is there any connection here? Or am I just imagining things? Look, Scott...ahem...Wyvern, I don't want to see you with a cane at the age of 29, unless it's a Singapore cane. You've been a great competitor, but don't allow yourself to force your way into early retirement. You're lucky you've been able to wrestle again. Listen to me...

Wyvern is clearly frustrated. He takes in the words, but apparently doesn't want to hear them. Sitting back down, he breathes in heavily.

Wyvern: Look...I fought my way back... I can't throw it away... Please, I'm not down yet, nor do I expect to be... I need this. It's my drive, the factor that gets me out of bed every morning.

Woman: Ok fine... but let me tell you, notify me the second that knee acts up. You very well might be getting shots of Demerol before matches if this gets out of hand. However, don't be a hero, or a fool for that matter. If it hurts, come to me. Don't be "hardcore" about it, you're not the same as you used to be. Good luck next Monday.

The woman gets up, seemingly affected by Wyvern's determination, or stubbornness if you will. Almost tearing up as she leaves, she looks down at her left hand, where a ring lies on her ring finger. She turns back to look at Wyvern, then takes off. Wyvern sits quietly, then gains his composure and starts stretching. Camera fades.

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Segment: The Beginning for “The End” (Credit: Oliver Black)

The camera fades in with Kevin Anderson waiting outside Oliver's locker room. He usually doesn't have his door shut. Kevin starts knocking on the door.

Kevin: Hello? Oliver, it's Kevin Anderson….. you have an interview and a match in about twenty minutes. Hello?

The door swings open revealing Oliver in his wrestling gear and a towel over his head. Oliver cracks a little smile and motions for everyone to come in.

Oliver: Sorry to have kept you waiting I was just preparing for tonight’s match against Hunter. Alright now shoot, ask your questions.

Kevin: Now there has been a lot of speculation as to how you’re going to perform against half of the tag team champions tonight. Most of the ACW seems to be siding with Hunter, however a select few seem to be swinging your way. My question is, with all of this talk is it in any way helping you to visualize your match tonight against Hunter? Do you think you’re prepared in light of the heavy talk against you?

Oliver picks up a drink from his cooler and takes a small swig of it before turning his attention to the camera and Kevin again.

Oliver: I've been dropping interviews and promos all week and been under very intense training. All the talk aside there is going to be a battle tonight that will leave the entire place talking. I've proven myself in countless other federations and leagues and tonight I will prove myself yet again that I am the right material to fight against the big leagues. I just hope that Hunter is ready for the new blood to put up more than just a fight.

Oliver puts his drink down and looks straight into the camera, his eyes showing a certain flaring passion never before seen in the young ACW superstar.

Oliver: Tonight in the ring it WILL be The End for Hunter.

Oliver walks off with a spring in his stride.

Kevin: You heard it from Oliver himself, he seems to have great confidence in himself and he claims it will be "The End" for Hunter. He’s determined to put up a great match tonight.

Camera fades.

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Match 2: Daredevil v 004 – ACW Entertainment Title - NO DQ (Credit: Latino)

Match 2 is about to get started; but suddenly the lights go out and once again that colorful design flashes on the screen, but this time it's more evil with sharp edges and more shades of red, almost blood like. That ghostly voice makes a return.

"Ostracized...frequently...morale diminished...(ear shattering scream)...the mocking bird can only laugh for so long...seize the unexceeded...my pain will be felt...unleash the demons..."

The much more frightening recitation comes to an end as the lights brighten and everything appears to be normal again. Much more confusion lingers throughout the arena this time as the second interruption makes everyone notice, and Philip shivers a little as he goes to work.

Phillip: This next match is scheduled for one fall and is a No Disqualification match for the Entertainment Title! Coming out first the Challenger….Double-Oh-FOUR!

Doll-Daga Buzz-Buzz Ziggety Zag by Marilyn Manson starts playing as 004 comes out to a big ovation from the crowd in attendance. 004 slap hands with many fans in the front row. He climbs the ropes entering the ring stepping between the top and second rope and spins around as the fans cheer loudly even more.

Phillip: “Coming out to the ring from Cardiff, Wales the ACW Entertainment Champion….Daredevil!”<br>
Daredevil comes out as “Take a look around” starts playing throughout the arena. The fans are cheering loudly as well for the current champion. It sounds like no one in the arena is sure as to who to pick over like they usually do. DD rolls inside the ring under the ropes and stands up quickly staring down at his next opponent.

Bell rings.

The bell rings as both men walk towards each other in the ring. Daredevil takes off his belt as he walks towards the center of the ring. He stops in front of 004 and holds up his title belt almost as a symbol of what these two men will be fighting for. 004 looks up and back into the eyes of the champion. 004 quickly strikes DD in the face starting out the match as he strikes once more. The belt has just hit the mat just as DD is hit with a superkick to the face. He goes for an elbow drop but Daredevil rolls out of the way. He stands up and picks up 004. DD holds him up with pure power and brings him back down with a body slam. He stands up 004 once more Irish whipping him to the ropes. He goes for a clothesline but 004 ducks, bouncing off the ropes and comes back with a cross body block. He goes for a pin but DD quickly kicks out. The fans boo a little more at the ref than at their champion. 004 climbs the turnbuckle waiting and measuring his distance. DD crawls to the ropes standing up slowly but he looks up only to see 004 flying off the turnbuckle capturing him in a hurricanrana. Both men are sent flying to the outside DD hits the barrier while DD slams with a large thud into the mats.

The fans start giving out mixed reactions now. Parts of them start cheering for Daredevil while other areas start cheering for Double Oh Four. No one is too sure who to cheer for since neither man has taken full control over the match so far. DD is the first to get up as he starts kicking 004. He stands up his opponent but is stopped before doing any other move with a kick to the gut. 004 turns around and pulls off the mats to reveal the unforgiving concrete cement underneath. He grabs DD and gives him a belly-to-belly suplex causing a loud scream from both competitors. 004’s head smacks into the concrete just as his opponents back hits it as well. Neither man knew just how much pain their were going to have. Still not wanting to give up 004 gets back up holding his head a little in pain. He grabs the champion ramming his head outside steel posts. As DD is stumbling around in a daze 004 goes for another kick into gut but DD catches it this time. 004 goes for Enzurugi but DD ducks and gives 004 an Enzurugi of his own. 004 is rolled into the ring and DD goes for a pin One…Two…- kickout by 004 as the fans stand to their feet. Daredevil Irish whips 004 towards the turnbuckle and then sets him up top. DD walks over to the turnbuckle to the left of the one 004 is seated as the fans are wondering just what the hell is going on. He climbs the turnbuckle and starts to walk the slowly trying to sustain a balance. He stops halfway looks around to the fans as they start cheering loudly and using his own momentum springboards off the ropes with a gore to 004. 004 quickly ducks at the last second sending DD crashing into the outsides mats alone. 004 stands up and does a look around of his own as the fans give him a big pop as well. He dives off with a moonsault nearly connecting as Daredevil moves out of the way just barely. Both men are outside exhausted and clearly no one is able to move as both men have put their bodies in a true torture. After a couple minutes DD is the first to move as he drags himself and 004 back inside the ring. He Irish whips 004 into the ropes but 004 reverses it. He goes for the Phoenix DDT but DD ducks and turns around. He grabs 004 gives him the Stunt Bomb to a huge pop. He goes for the cover One…Two…Thr-kickout again! DD can’t believe it as he falls back against he mats frustrated just as the fans are. 004 gets up with a smile on his face as he walks over to the turnbuckle. He prepares for a split-legged moonsault but out of nowhere Sgt. Pilko comes out of the audience pushing him off the turnbuckle onto the ring mats. He enters the ring and picks up 004 and gives him the X-5. He falls onto the mat rolling out of the ring. DD crawls over to his opponent for the pin One….Two…Three!

Phillip: Here is your winner and STILL ACW Entertainment Champion…Daredevil!

Daredevil has completely missed Pilko’s actions; he celebrates his win and holds up the belt, and 004 sportingly congratulates him. DD notices that 004 is hiding his anger; he asks 004 what the problem is, and when 004 tells him he seems almost as angry as the defeated man. DD assures 004 that he had nothing to do with the interference, and though 004 seems to accept this the audience is not so sure whether DD’s brother was not acting on his sibling’s instructions. But both superstars and fans will have to wait for an answer, and the show goes to commercials…..

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Segment: From friend to foe (Credit: Bladeshadow)

The scene opens showing Blade walking down a backstage hallway. All of a sudden V-3 comes running up from behind him looking very worried.

V-3: HEY, Wait up man. You haven’t returned my calls in the over the last few days, and I just looked into your locker room. It’s completely trashed! What the hell happened!?

He reaches out and grabs Blade’s shoulder. Blade turns around and looks at him with his Bright yellow eyes and V-3 feels a shiver go up his spine.

V-3: What’s…happened to you….?

Blade: No one touches me….

Blade grabs V-3 by the neck and lifts him off the ground. Blade then reaches back and unsheathes his katana, and for the first time on camera people are finally able to see the sword from which Blade has gained his name. It looks like a normal katana with a red and black traditional handle, but the blade looks very peculiar. While it has the usual shape, its color is completely obsidian, almost like the steel forged to make it were from the depths of Hades itself. He picks the sword straight up into the air and then points it level with V-3’s neck.

Blade: NOW…you will pay.

Blade then laughs in a way more sinister then anyone has ever heard from him before. He looks about to strike and the fear in V-3’s eyes is clearly visible, but right when Blade flexes his arm, and is about to plunge the blade, Jack Fury appears out of nowhere and puts his gauntlet - clad hand on Blade’s shoulder.

Jack: ENOUGH…..my student. You can have your fun, but I want you to do so in the ring, in front of everyone, not here where no one can see our new found power!

Blade: Yes…..my master.

With that, Blade retracts the blade and re-sheaths it. He then drops V-3 and as he does so, Jack leaves as quietly as he came. V-3 is about to run away but blade stops him for a second.

Blade: I suggest you take what little time you have left in this word and use it wisely, because tonight we will face each other in the ring, and I promise, when I am through, you WILL NOT be the same, if you are lucky to survive at all…<br>
V-3 then runs back to his locker room and the scene fades with Blade walking away down the hallway, just as it began.

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Match 3: Hunter v Oliver Black (Credit: Wyvvern)

The camera cuts to ringside, where Phillip is standing in the ring, ready to announce the upcoming match.

Phillip: This match is scheduled for one fall, introducing the challenger in his ACW debut, hailing from Seattle, Washington, standing at 5’6” and a 197 pounds, Oliver “The End” Black!

“Calm Like A Bomb” by Rage Against The Machine hits, to a decent-sized pop from the crowd. People have been awaiting Oliver Black’s debut since he signed with ACW. Emerging from the entranceway, he is greeted with a shower of cheers, from fans eager to see what he’s made of. Accompanied by his sister and newcomer diva Primera, Oliver runs down the ramp and slides into the ring, and mounts a turnbuckle and acknowledges the crowd to a small pop.

Phillip: And his opponent, hailing from Rochester, New York, standing 6’3” and 245 pounds, one half of the ACW Tag Team Champions, Hunter!

A roar of booing comes from the crowd as “Won’t Back Down” by Fuel hits the sound system. Hunter brushes off the antipathy given off by the crowd as he exudes an arrogant demeanor. Taking his time, he slowly enters the ring. After a few moments of tugging on the ropes to stretch, he walks up to Oliver, and they meet face to face in the middle of the ring.

Bell Rings.

A staredown in mid-ring occurs, with Hunter making some derogatory comments towards Oliver, who’s almost an entire foot shorter than him. Oliver gives back some banter to Hunter, and Hunter turns around for a short moment, only to catch Oliver off guard with a clothesline. Hunter goes right on the offensive, picking up Oliver and gives him a suplex. Allowing Oliver to get up, Hunter tries to speed things up in the match by going for the spear, but Oliver steps to the side and takes Hunter down via a drop-toe hold. He then proceeds to run the ropes and gives Hunter a rolling senton splash. Picking Hunter up, Oliver throws a punch to the midsection, doubling Hunter over, as Oliver runs the ropes again and attempts a roll-up pin. 1……kick out by Hunter, who seems agitated that Oliver would even try to pin this early in the match. They both get up, and Hunter runs towards Oliver and gives him an irish whip towards the turnbuckle. Slamming into the turnbuckle face first leaves Oliver open to a running body splash by Hunter, causing Oliver fall backwards onto the mat. Picking Oliver up by his hair, Hunter takes Oliver and lifts him up for a powerbomb. Holding it for a while, Oliver becomes aware of his position, and tries to punch Hunter, in hopes of countering the move. Hunter smiles, and slams Oliver down. He laughs and taunts Oliver, and places his foot on him for the pin. 1….2….kick out by Oliver, who struggles to get to his feet, stumbling towards the ropes.

Hunter, upon seeing a golden opportunity, runs towards Oliver to attempt a clothesline over the ropes, only to have Oliver regain his composure and a flip Hunter over the ropes, with Hunter hitting the ground hard. Oliver takes a look around and signals for the crowd’s approval, and runs the ropes and hits a moonsault onto Hunter, with a resounding pop from the crowd. Both men are down as the referee starts the countout. After a count of five, Oliver gets up, and rolls Hunter into the ring as well. Oliver picks up Hunter and gives him a bulldog, dropping Hunter once again to the ground. Seeing a great opportunity, Oliver mounts the top rope and signals for “The End”, almost mimicking how BK London signals for the From Brooklyn to London, and goes for it, nailing the 450 splash onto Hunter. Covering him for the pin 1……2…….and a very close kickout by Hunter keeps the match going. Oliver tries to pick up Hunter, who greets him with a lowblow. Buckled over, Oliver becomes the victim of a Twist of Fate, and Hunter now begins the ascent to the top rope, nearing falling over from exhaustion, but he gains his balance and delivers a powerful elbow drop. Signaling for the Hunter’s Revenge, he picks up Oliver, but Oliver once again denies Hunter with a lunging clothesline. Waiting for Hunter to get up, Oliver runs up and delivers a Tornado DDT to Hunter. A pop from the crowd gets Oliver to attempt “The End” again, and he hits it again, and attempts to end the match once and for all with a pin. 1……2……rope break, as Hunter’s leg was on the rope. Frustrated, Oliver picks Hunter up and whips him into a corner, and rushes at him, only to be greeted by the turnbuckle, as Hunter collapses to the ground in defense.

With a new surge of energy, Hunter capitalizes on this mistake and puts Oliver in the camel clutch. Wincing in pain, Oliver is able to overcome the pain and grab a rope, but Hunter doesn’t release the hold until the referee threatens to disqualify him. Hunter then pulls Oliver to the middle of the ring by his hair and gives him a leg drop. With Oliver down once again, Hunter laughs at him, to a shower of boos from the crowd. He signals for the Hunter’s Revenge, and grabs Oliver and drags him up. Lifting Oliver into the air, Hunter doesn’t lock in all the way with the scoopslam, as Oliver slides down Hunter’s back on the descent, turning the Hunter’s Revenge into an Impaler. Oliver rolls Hunter over for a pin. However, there is no count as a large thud resounds in the ring, from Hunter’s partner, Cage, hitting the ref in the head with a chair, to a huge shower of boos. Grabbing Oliver, Cage awaits Hunter to rise, as they hit the Nightmare, leaving Oliver out cold. Primera tries to come in and help Oliver, but is met by Cage, who knocks her down with a spear and then throws her over the top rope. Cage then jumps out of the ring, as Hunter collapses on top of Oliver as the ref comes to. 1……2……3, as a roar of boos permeate the arena.

Phillip: Here is your winner, Hunter!

More booing occurs, when Cage enters the ring, as both Hunter and Cage beat on Oliver Black. After hitting the Nightmare one more time on him, Hunter picks up a mic.

Hunter: Welcome to ACW!

Hunter throws down the mic, as him and Cage leave the ring. A near-unconscious Oliver Black struggles to his feet, wobbly but showing some resiliency. Primera soon comes to help him walk back to the dressing room, but not without the crowd giving him an ovation for his impressive debut, although falling just short of victory. He salutes the crowd at the ramp, and proceeds to exit.

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Segment: Swift Justice (Credit: BK London)

As everyone’s waiting for the next match,"Breathe" by Fabulous hits and BK wastes no time walking through the curtain and down to the ring. He ignores all the crowd reaction and walks down to the ring. He slides in the ring and grabs the mic from Phillip the ring announcer.

BK: Yoko !!! You cost me the ACW Championship last week on Meltdown, and now I want some retribution. I want revenge. No more jokes, no more catchphrases, I am serious as a heart attack. So bring your Japanese ass down to the ring so I can whoop it all over God's Green earth.

The crowd erupts in cheering at the spirit of BK London. BK waits a few seconds…..but so far no Yoko.

BK: Come on Yoko. I don't have all day. If you don't come down to this ring this show will not go on any further.

BK goes to the outside and he takes the chair from the timekeeper and he slides in the ring and unfolds the chair. BK throws the chair down and he sits down waiting for Yoko. Still no sight of Yoko and the crowd begins to chant "Yoko's a Pussy, Yoko's a Pussy, Yoko's a Pussy". BK's patience is growing thin and he gets up from the chair.

BK: You know what Yoko, since you don't wanna come down here I guess I will have to come down there. Oh and believe this you better hope to god that I don't find you, because there will be some hell to pay.

BK folds the chair and he slides out the ring and he heads out of the ring and up the ramp. He throws the curtain out of his way and he walks down the stairs to the hallway. BK London searches in all of the locker rooms looking for Yoko. As BK walks down the hallway he comes up upon Evan Quick.

Evan: BK, What do you think you’re----

BK rams the chair in the abdomen of Evan Quick and he cracks the chair over the skull of Evan leaving him in a pool of his own blood. The crowd pops for this and BK continues walking looking for Yoko. BK walks down the hall and he approaches the Demon Pit. BK looks at the door and he stares at it for a few seconds. He then rams himself into the door and the door swings open. BK wildly swings the chair screaming.....

BK: YOKO !!!!

BK London looks around and realizes no one is in the room and in all his fury he smashes the carved arcane beasts on the ebony throne. Then he tosses the chair at the ceiling and the mirror smashes. BK takes a deep breath and he leaves the room. BK walks out the room and he walks down the hall to Chairman Gingerdude's office and he abruptly enters.

BK: Ginger !!! I want Yoko and I want her one on one TONIGHT !!!

Ginger: Woah Woah Woah, Who do you think you are barging in here in the middle of me doing work?

BK: I know who I am, I am BK London. The man who has been screwed not once, but twice out of the World Championship and I demand Yoko TONIGHT. I don't care how you do it, just make it happen.

Ginger: You know what, you’re lucky you’re even still getting a shot the way you have been acting. I mean stopping the show, attacking a superstar, demolishing a locker room. Tonight, you can do all you want to Yoko in the battle royal match. Now, kindly get out of my office.

BK still glares, but he turns and heads for the door. On reaching it however, he fires a parting shot.

BK: Ginger, you better hope to God I don't get my hands on Yoko because she will BEG FOR MERCY.

BK leaves, and the scene fades out.

[Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune]

ACW Thick to Thin (Credit: Latino)

ACW Interviewer Kevin Anderson is shown walking down the hall. No one is sure where he is going or whom he plans to interview. Suddenly he turns the corner and stops at a door. The camera pans up and the name on the door is shown, “Latino & Atomic Kitsune”, and the fans immediately start cheering loudly. So much so that the Kevin looks around surprised that he can still hear the fans deep backstage. He goes to open the door but suddenly stops; as he puts his ear to the door as he hears something he didn’t think he would ever hear from Latino’s dressing room.

Kevin: …What? Is that music? (keeps listening) What are those two doing in there?

Kevin looks around and then knocks on the door. No one answers due to the music’s wall – shaking volume. He swallows hard and opens the door slowly. He peeks his head in the door, looking around; he can finally identify that a song by Outkast is being played in the locker room though he can’t determine which one. He keeps looking around down one side of the room and turns around to be surprised by….

Latino: ONE, TWO, THREE, UH!

Kevin is very much surprised as he sees Latino singing to Outkast’s “Hey Ya” and dancing to the beat. Latino doesn’t notice Kevin until he turns around and stops suddenly but he still sings the song under his breath, almost shouting to be heard over the music.

Latino: Whoa! Heeeey amigo! Comó Estás?

Kevin: Uhhh I’m doing good. Latino I just wanted to get some words from you.

Latino keeps singing.

My baby don't mess around
Because she loves me so
And this I know for shooo..

Kevin: Victor….Victor! I need to ask you some questions!

Latino: What? Alright, alright. I’ll answer some questions, but you have to sing some of the song.

Kevin: Uhh, you sure?

Latino: Yes.

Kevin: Hey…ya? Was that right?

Latino: ….Come on chico! You can do better.

Kevin: Victor, I have to ask you some questions….could we…<br>
Latino: Alright, come on let’s sit down.

Latino indicates a squishy couch in one corner of the room next to the stereo. Kevin heads over and Latino follows him.

Kevin: First off, where is your lovely counterpart?

Latino: She’s in the shower and don’t even think about doing some special interview back there.

Latino finally turns the music down to a more sociable volume; in the en – suite shower room, AK can now be heard singing along as well.

AK (though the door): Shake it, uh huh, shake it like a Polaroid Pict – urrre……

Kevin and everyone else is taken with a mental image of AK following those particular instructions; Kevin looks a bit hot under the collar, but quickly clears his mind and gets back to the job in hand.

Kevin: Oh no I’d never think about doing that Victor. I just wanted to first congratulate you not only on winning the International Title but successfully defending it last Meltdown.

Latino: Thanks. I really appreciate winning this title. I finally feel like all my hard work has paid off.

Kevin: That’s very good Victor, it couldn’t have happened to a better guy. My second question is how do you feel about TNT’s current actions?

Latino (sighs): You’re asking me what I think about some asshole talking crap about ACW? The company I fought for? The company I worked my ass off to put it on the map? You see TNT doesn’t get it. ACW made him. He came here just some low carder in dark matches and now he disgraces ACW…he disgraces me! I am ACW thick to thin, bad to good. No matter what I am here and I symbolize everything that ACW is. I could have forgiven him for his fucking stupid comments but last meltdown what he did to do the Lightweight title…disgracing it like that was not cool. You know what I do to people who do shit that’s not cool?

Kevin: You spit on them?

Latino looks at Kevin askance and furrows his brow.

Latino: ….What? Where did you hear that kind of stuff? Who spits on people who aren’t cool? No, I teach them a lesson Kevin. I taught BK London a lesson and I will teach TNT to mess with ACW. See, I’m telling you right now and everyone watching I want TNT in a match at Winter Discontent. Now I don’t care how long it takes to draw the papers I want this kid in a match then and there. I will show him what ACW is even if I have to beat the living shit out of him.

Kevin nods; at that moment AK calls out from the shower room.

AK: Victor sweetie, I think I left my kiwi body scrub in my bag….you want to bring it in here and give me a massage?

Latino gives the camera a smile as wide as the Brooklyn bridge.

Latino: Kevin, my man, I think we’re done here.

Kevin’s having naughty thoughts again, but snaps back to consciousness.

Kevin: Well…thank you Victor for everything. I-I have to get going now.

Latino gently but firmly ushers Kevin and the camera crew out and shuts the door, and the show cuts to commercials.

[Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune]

Match 4: Bladeshadow vs V3

The show comes back on air with the referee and Philip already in the ring for the next match, things are running smoothly when the lights dim again and once more that horrific design re-emerges on the big screen. It is much more jagged, red splatters are scattered within the design and what looks like a human brain can be made out in the middle of the image. For a chilling moment the image of somebody's eye, staring evilly piercing all who gaze upon it, flashes through the pattern. It only lingers for a brief second but it was enough time to infect your mind and haunt you in your nightmares. That ghostly voice, eerie in sound echoes around the arena once more.

"The time is nearing...who will be sacrificed..."

The voice becomes distorted and it speaks nothing translatable.

"Ha...m...cy...th...ho...se....al...ah...juh...sh...."

The voice speaks normally again...

Be prepared...the time arriveth soon...reveal emotion..."

The voice cuts off and light is returned to the arena and once more the fans are cast in to confusion and bemusement. What on earth is going on?

Fortunately, Philip’s an old hand at dealing with unusual occurrences; he keeps the show on course and draws the crowd’s attention back to him as he speaks.

Philip: This next match is a singles match, set for one fall. Introducing first, from Las Vegas….V3!

”Git Up” thunders into life; the fans cheer loudly for V3, who walks out looking rather nervous. He hails the fans, returning their support, but no one blames him for his concern; everyone is feeling intense uneasiness about the match that is about to take place. Nevertheless, V3 is a great professional, and he flexes to warm up as he waits in the ring.

With V-3 already in the ring, everything is silent for minute. All of a sudden, all of the lights in the arena go dark, and the only illumination comes form all the flash bulbs going off in the crowd, after the past couple of shows no one has any idea of what to expect especially from Blade. After a second, a synth line hits and a familiar song is played.

“Dead I am the one, Exterminate my son. Slipping through the trees, strangling the breeze”.

Rob Zombie’s Dragula blasts through the loud speakers. At this point a blood red spot light shines on the entrance and BladeShadow walks arrogantly out to the center of it.

Philip: And his opponent, from Upstate New York……Bladeshadow!

“Dead I am the sky, watching angels fry, While they slowly turn, conquering the worm”

Blade takes out his Katana, the black blade shimmering in the spot light and points it at V-3. He then lifts it and points to the crowd before slamming it to the ground, creating a small shower of sparks.

“Dig through the ditches, and burn through the witches and slam in the back of my Dragula!”<br>
Blade runs into the ring and, completely full of demonic energy, climbs to the top of the ringpost, and holds his sword in the air before doing a double backflip. He then walks back outside and sheaths the katana, leaving it on the step. He walks back into the ring and the lights turn back on, the light forcing Blade to close his eyes for a second before the match begins.

Bell Rings.

Reluctant as he is to battle his friend, V3 realises that he has to try and beat some sense into Blade, and he charges him while Blade is slightly put off guard by the returning arena lights. To a certain extent, it works; V3 clotheslines Blade to the mat and elbow drops on to him before going for a roll up. But Blade breaks out before the count even starts; he springs to his feet and grabs V3 in a smooth movement before giving him a mighty slam to the ground. Blade laughs, more than a hint of instability in his voice, and stomps at V3 savagely; V3 tries to protect himself but a number of bruises begin to show on his torso. V3 makes a break for the outside, rolling out of the ring, but Blade is ready for this; seemingly unconcerned for his own safety, he takes a wild dive over the ropes and crashes down on to V3 before he can right himself. Now on the outside, Blade continues his vicious assault; he whips V3 into the steel ring post and repeatedly drives his knee into V3’s gut, shoving him back again and again against the metal. Becoming bored of this, Blade switches to head shots; V3 is now fighting full out just to try and stay in the contest, but even his point blank shots seem little more than minor irritations to Blade. One of Blade’s own punches is so hard it opens up a small wound on V3’s forehead; Blade’s eyes seem to light up at this, and his shots double in frequency. Realising he is in deep trouble, V3 draws together all his strength and explodes forward; he spears Blade back against the safety barrier and then makes a dash back to the ring. Blade is temporarily stunned, and it looks as if V3 might steal the win on a countout; but Blade isn’t remotely done playing with his “best pal” and he vaults up into the ring in a single huge leap.

Bleeding and rapidly tiring from the ceaseless attack, V3 has to try and end the match quickly; he and Blade move to meet one another and V3 jumps into a strong dropkick. Blade smirks and ducks it – but V3 twists in the air and drops both legs on to Blade’s neck, driving him to the mat. Immediately V3 jumps up and runs to the corner; he signals for the Ragin’ Azn and leaps forward, but Blade rolls aside when it’s too late for V3 to abort and he hits the mat hard. Smiling nastily, Blade is waiting for him; he scoops V3 up and gives him the Lights of Orion at full strength. V3 sprawls, and Blade pins 1….2….but just before 3, Blade lifts up V3’s head and grins evilly, determined to have a little more “fun” before the match is over. V3’s head is spinning wildly; Blade lays V3 on his front and then pulls both his arms and legs behind him, twisting them around one another before applying pressure with his own foot to the back of V3’s head. V3 groans in pain; he wants to tap, but he has no hand free to do so, and Blade pushes his face into the mat so that the ref can’t hear his cries. The crowd is horrified by all this; they boo Blade and some plead with him to stop, but it falls on deaf ears. Only when the ref gets concerned enough to consider stopping the match does Blade release the hold; V3 lies still, and Blade raises his arms and stands over him, smirking. But then, a new sound is heard; the fans are chanting, “V – 3! V – 3! V- 3!” and slowly V3 rises shakily to his feet. He can barely stand, and the marks of the contest are all over his body, but he faces his friend still in a last attempt to find some vestige of the old Blade. Sadly, it’s in vain; if something does pass across Blade’s face, it’s gone in a moment, and Blade sadistically punches V3 to the mat. Calmly he walks to the corner; he climbs up and waits until V3 is on his knees before leaping into the Thor’s Hammer. It strikes like a thunderbolt, and V3’s gaze is unfocused; Blade is unmoved by the damage he’s wrought, and casually pins his crushed opponent for the 1-2-3.

Philip: Here is your winner…..Bladeshadow!

With the match over V-3 lies barely conscious. Blade hops up and heads straight over to the corner and out of the ring, as the lights go out and the Crimson spotlight turns back onto him. He goes over to his katana and once again unsheathes it. He then goes back into the ring and grabs V-3 by the back of his neck, once again lifting him off the ground, as V-3 struggles with what energy he has left to free himself.

Blade: I told you that you would never be the same again, hahahaha… HAHAHAHAHA!!!

Blade’s laugh is more menacing that anyone could ever have imagined from the once gentle former champ. He then calmly levels the blade to V-3’s back and strikes. The blade completely Skewers V-3 right in the lower back. This of course causes V to scream in pain.

V-3: EhhaaaahhhAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Blade then retracts the sword and drops V-3 who like a rag doll falls to the floor, apparently in shock and seriously injured, bleeding everywhere. Blade undoes his mask, revealing an evil smile. He lifts the blade to his mouth and snakes his tongue around the blood soaked blade, lapping up all the blood he can. He then re-sheathes the blade onto his back and his smile turns into a scowl as he spits V-3’s own blood back onto him.

Blade: You weren’t even worth the beauty of such agony….YOU PATHETIC IGNORANT WORM!!

Blade returns his mask to his face and walks out of the ring, leaving V-3 to convulse in the ring for emergency technicians to handle. They run out and begin to care for V-3 as Blade walks calmly to the backstage, without even a second thought of the horrible incident that has just occurred between him and his once best friend.

[Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune]

Segment: The burden of proof (Credit: Yoko)

The camera fades in on Ginger sitting at his desk, appearing very angry.

Ginger: Honestly, what were you thinking? After how lenient I've been with you, hardly giving you any punishment for your actions, and you pull this crap?

The camera pulls out, showing Yoko Satoshi sitting in front of his desk, holding the black trashbag from monday.

Yoko: I had to do it though, HE framed me.

Ginger: Yoko, no one framed you.

Yoko: But the stuff in the bag, it-

Ginger: It is what it is. There's nothing to prove it belongs to BK, or even Rena. It could very well belong to you, and I think it does.

Yoko: But-

Ginger: No. No more excuses. I won't pull you from the Battle Royal, only because I'm hoping one of the entries will beat some sense into your head. But even then, I think I'm still being too lenient. I'll warn you one last time, adjust your attitude. What happened to the Yoko I signed? Or even the Yoko from the video postcards?

Yoko: She got framed and punished for something that she didn't do, and she's trying to right that.

Ginger: You can't right it without evidence. Your little bag is NOT evidence.

She stands.

Yoko: ...Fine. How about I get your concrete evidence on Monday?

Ginger: Sure, if you get absolutely concrete evidence, I'll apologize. I don't know what else you really want, though.

Yoko: I don't want anything else. Just to be believed.

Ginger: Alright then. You get your proof on Monday, and everything will be fine between us. No punishments.

Yoko: Good.

She turns to leave.

Ginger: But if you don't get your proof...Consider yourself out of the world title picture for a very, very long time.

Yoko: Don't worry, I WILL get my proof.

She grabs the trashbag and exits the office.

End Segment.

[Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune]

Match 5: The Predators (Predator & Wolf) v G-Unit (JonnyG & Gooeygarth) – ACW Tag Titles #1 contendership Match (Credit: BK London)

The crowd is still trying to get over the events of the previous match as Philip enters the ring and starts to speak.

Phillip: This match is scheduled for one fall, coming to the ring from Winnpeg, Canada, Predator and Wolf, The Predators!

"Stay Together for The Kids" By Blink 182 and both Predator and Wolf walk through the curtain onto the stage. The crowd boos them both and the newcomer Wolf walks behind his tag team partner debuting for the first time. They slide into the ring and the climb up to the second turnbuckle ropes on opposite sides and they taunt the crowd to get huge heat. They hop off the ropes and they move to the center of the ring to prepare for the match.

Phillip: And the challengers coming from Toronto, Ontario Canada and Saskatchewan, MooseJaw, JonnyG and Gooey Garth, The G-G-G-G-G-G-Unit!

"In the End" hits the speakers as Jonny and Gooey walk onto the stage to a big pop. This is another opportunity for the team of the G-Unit to go up for Tag Team Championship Gold. They run down to the ring and the slide in and as they get up right in front of Predator and Wolf. The referee backs them up from each other and it seems Gooey and Predator will be starting the match as Jonny and Wolf go to their corners. The bell rings and the match commences.

Predator and Gooey Garth walk to the center of the ring and they start talking trash to each other. Predator then takes his whole palm and thrusts it in the face of Gooey taking him off his balance. Gooey walks back to the center and then he starts to unload on Predator with a flury of punches. Gooey gets Predator in the corner and Gooey hits Predator with a combo of punches and chops, Predator starts to block up and the referee pushes Gooey off of Predator. Gooey goes back towards Predator in the corner but Predator grabs Gooey by the neck and tosses him in the corner. Predator attempts to punch Gooey but Gooey blocks it and he takes it to Predator. He gets Predator in the middle of the ring and he kicks Predator in the abdomen and he hits him with a DDT. Predator is out on the mat and Gooey picks up Predator and he puts him in suplex position. He lifts Predator in the air and he stalls for a few seconds. The blood rushes to Predator's head and after a while Gooey hits the Suplex portion of the move. Predator is stunned for a while and Gooey picks up Predator and he drags him over to his tag team partner's corner. Gooey tags in Jonny and Gooey holds up Predator as Jonny kicks Predator in the stomach. Predator falls to the ground and Jonny picks up Predator and he hits him with a Snapnare and Sleeperhold Combo. Predator starts to fade quickly and it seems Jonny and Gooey are gonna take this match. All of a sudden Wolf enters the ring and he dropkicks Jonny in the face taking advantage of the 5 second rule to get some heat from the crowd. Wolf goes back to his corner and Jonny, who is now frustrated goes to the corner and confronts Wolf. Wolf and Jonny get into and arguement and the referee breaks the two up. The referee talks to Wolf as Wolf uses this as a distraction and Predator low blows Jonny.

Jonny holds his groin and Predator staggers to his feet to get major heat. Jonny is on all fours holding his groin and Predator kicks him in the abodmen and Jonny rolls to he floor. Predator picks up Jonny and he tosses him out the ring. Predator then argues with the referee as a distraction as Wolf goes down to the outside and he whips Jonny back first into the steel steps, Jonny holds his back and Wolf tosses him back in the ring. Predator covers Jonny but Jonny kicks out. Predator, now frustrated picks up Jonny and he whips him into the ropes. As Jonny comes bouncing off the ropes he is taken down by a beautiful Spinning Heel Kick. Predator kips up and he taunts the crowd to get some heat and then he tags in his partner Wolf. Wolf hops over the top rope and he picks up Jonny and he hits him with a Scoop Slam. Jonny holds his back and Wolf goes up to the top rope. As Jonny is getting up he turns around and Wolf takes him down with a well scouted Missle Dropkick. Jonny is taken to the ground and Wolf wastes no time capitalizing with a cover but Jonny kicks out again after two. Wolf can't believe it and he stalks Jonny from behind to hit a Bulldogg and follow up with a Lionsault. As Jonny gets to his feet Wolf goes for the Bulldogg but Jonny pushes him into the turnbuckle sending him sternum first. Wolf bounces off the turnbuckle and turns around only to be taken out by a Spear. Jonny and Wolf are now out on the mat due to exhaustion and their partners are dying to get the tag. The crowd is chanting "Gooey, Gooey, Gooey" as Jonny slowly approaches the corner and he tags in Gooey as Wolf tags in Predator.

Predator steps into the ring and Gooey, with his huge size, hops over the ropes. Predator runs up to Gooey and Gooey takes him out with a clothesline. Predator gets up and you take him down with another clothesline, at the corner of his eye Gooey sees Wolf coming and Gooey turns around and hits Wolf with a Hip Toss. Wolf gets up holding his back and Gooey whips him into the corner. Predator gets up and Gooey whips him in the opposite corner. Gooey then runs up and he hits the Stinger Splash on Wolf. Gooey then looks at Predator and he hits him with a Stinger Splash. Wolf walks stunned to the middle of the ring and Gooey takes him down with a Big Boot. Predator walks to the center of the ring and Gooey flapjacks Predator on Wolf. Wolf holds his abdomen and rolls out of the ring. Gooey picks up Predator and he hits him with a Snap Suplex. Gooey gets up and he tags in Jonny and Jonny climbs up to the top rope and hits a Diving Leg Drop on Predator. Predator is out cold and Gooey hits Wolf with a Baseball Slide and he goes outside the ring and takes it to Wolf. Jonny picks up Predator and he hoists him on his shoudlers. Jonny proceeds to hit the Jonormous Slam on Predator and Jonny covers Predator to get the one, two, three.

Announcers: The winner and No. 1 Contenders for the ACW Tag Team Championships, The G-G-G-G-G-G-G-Unit!

Gooey slides in the ring as he sees Jonny's hand being raised. The referee raises both of their hands as Wolf pulls Predator out of the ring. Gooey and Jonny climbs up to the second turnbuckles on the ropes and they salute the crowd as the crowd gives them a huge ovation for the win.