Thursday Night Meltdown 19th January 2006

[Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune]

Thursday Night Meltdown 19th January 2006

Schedule of Matches:
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Jake Cheng vs. Santiago Rivera

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Justin Jehst vs. Bre Double T

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First Blood Match
Red's Only Fan vs. Scott Andrews

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ACW Junior Title Match - Ladder Match
Tornado vs. Predator

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Jonny Spade vs. BK London

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Hunter vs. Rena

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Affirmative Action vs. Hitman & Kudo

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[Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune]

It’s the last Meltdown before ACW’s first PPV of 2006, and the fans gathered in the arena know that it’s likely to be a busy night. However, as the sweeping shots of the arena are completed and the Alphatron switches on, it appears that calm still reigns in the backstage areas…

The shot is of what looks like Ginger’s office. It’s still light outside the window, indicating that this must have been filmed much earlier on. Nothing happens for a few seconds, and then a small, dark shape is seen moving in the bottom left of the screen.

The shape resolves itself into feline form, as Richard Parker climbs up on to Ginger’s desk. He bites the cord on the telephone receiver and pulls, until the handset is tipped on to the desk and a dial tone is heard.

Parker sniffs at the keypad, and then prods the numbers in turn. Wherever he’s calling, it’s clearly a long code…

There is the sound of a ringing tone, and then the phone is picked up at the other end. It’s rather noisy, and it sounds as if some sort of party is in full swing. The voice is a little distorted, but somehow familiar.

??: Hello?

Richard Parker: *Miaow*

There is a pause, and then the sound of laughter. This time, the voice is clearer, and the fans recognize it at once.

Gooey: Heheh… good joke, Jonny, you almost had me fooled there. I can see the caller code on my phone.

Richard Parker gives what almost passes for a miffed shake of the head.

Richard Parker: *Miaow!*

Gooey: Wait a minute…. Oh, hey! Kitty!

Richard Parker: *Miaow, miaow*

Gooey: I’m sorry… no, of course I’m glad you called. I’m just surprised to hear from you. So how’s things?

Richard Parker: *Miaow….*

Gooey: You’re planning to overthrow the incumbent management in a coup and replace them with gerbils?

Richard Parker: *Miaow!*

Gooey: Oh, you’re doing good. You’ll have to speak up, this is a poor line.

Richard Parker: *Miaow, Miaow. Meeeeow.*

Gooey: Santiago did WHAT to my SNES?! Why, when I get my hands on him…

Richard Parker looks downcast, and mews forlornly.

Gooey: Now don’t you fret, I’ll call Jonny and we’ll sort things out. You can always play Xbox instead.

There is cheering, and some more noise in the background.

Richard Parker: *Miaow?*

Gooey: Oh, yeah, it’s a birthday party. Lots of whipped cream and ladies to put it on, you’d love it… Oh, they’re calling me back.

Richard Parker: *Miaow…*

Gooey: Yeah, it means a lot to me that you called. I miss you, too. Well, gotta go… bye-bye…

The line goes dead. Richard Parker puts a paw on the handset for a moment, and then hops down off of the desk, sauntering out of the room.

Fade out.

OOC: As some of you may have guessed, the 18th was Gooey’s birthday, and this is just a little “present” from me.

And now, on with the show…..

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Segment: Clear as glass (Credit: Santiago)

The scene opens up backstage of the ACW Arena with Santiago Rivera holding his International Title over his shoulder and interviewer Kevin Anderson.

Kevin: Ladies and gentlemen, I am standing by with the International Champion of ACW, Santiago Rivera.

The crowd boos loudly.

Kevin: As you can hear Santiago the-

Santiago: Whoa whoa whoa whoa, hold the train there...

He looks around at him.

Santiago: What's your name?

Kevin: My name is Kevin Anders-

Santiago: Hey! I asked for your name not your life story. Anyways, hold the phone there Kevin. For now on, you will refer to me as MR. Rivera, got it?

Kevin: Yeah I got it San-

Santiago: Uhh UHH UH!

Kevin: Mr. Rivera. Anyways, as you can hear it sounds like you are becoming a very hated man here in the business.

Santiago just stands there and there is a silence for about 10 seconds.

Santiago: And?

Kevin: And what are your thoughts about that?

Santiago: Ummmm, like I give a shit about those people? I mean really, we got hicks, we got cow boys, we got poor ass som' bitches who I don’t know how they managed to get in here, umm we got all of the types of shitty people you can think of........Oh you're family's in there too Kevin.

The crowd boos and Santiago smiles and chews his gum.

Santiago: Ya see, cause it doesn't matter...Nope, cause I'm better than all of them. I make more money per appearance than most of these people do, in a year.

He adjusts the title.

Santiago: And for those of you who don't know me, I am Santiago Rivera, your NEW HERO! Your International Champion, and most importantly, the most charismatic showman to ever enter your living room, via a television screen!

Kevin: Ok, you indeed are our International Champion. Also, I am aware that you have a match tonight.

Santiago (Mocking him) : I am aware that you have a match tonight.

Santiago: Of course I have a match tonight, against a one, Jake Cheng. Ya know, all I've been hearing is Jake's on a roll! Jake's going to beat Santiago! Jake, Jake, Jake, Jake, Jake! Pfft who cares about that sorry little Light Heavyweight Champ wannabee? I mean the only way he can get gold is by the way he did, stealing the title. Okay I admit, Jake has beaten me. Due to it being a handicapped match at Winters Discontent since my cousin no-showed for the match, and tonight the only way he's gonna beat me is if he is forced to use weapons, someone from that sorry little stable of the Untouchables interfere, or until I'm so bloody, and to the point of being unconscious is when and only when he shall overcome me, Santiago Rivera.

Kevin: You mentioned the Untouchables, what do you have to say about Jonny Spade and what you did during Hunter's match?

Santiago: I did what I did and what is done is done. I saw my opportunities and took them.

Kevin: Well what about Referee Raymond Allen Flemming's decision? Well actually, I think we have a video of that, can we see it?

The tape begins to roll as it shows Jonny chasing Santiago around the ring until Santiago grabs Hunter's World Heavyweight Title belt and smacks Jonny across the face with it. RAF then ejects Santiago from ringside.

Santiago: I say that was bullshit calling right there! I was just defending myself, and I grabbed the World title but then it was so heavy I kinda tripped and I spun around to keep myself balanced and Jonny just went right into the title! Nothing I can do bout that.

The crowd begins chanting "Bullshit!"

Kevin: Riiiight. Well do you have any words concerning what happened to Damien?

Santiago:........What did you say?

Kevin: Do you have any words about what you did to Damien?

Santiago: Oh I see how this is, just because a friend of Jonny's is found hurt, you immediately blame me, just cause I dislike Jonny?

Kevin: Well I was just assuming....

Santiago: Yeah well you assumed wrong, so why don't you take your 180 pounds of grizzle, and find your way out of here before I show you the way out.

Kevin looks at him the hurries on off the set.

Santiago: Ladies and gentlemen, I give my concerns to Damien and hope he gets better soon. But I did not do it. If I did do it, I assure to you all, that I would not be the loving caring man that I am.

Santiago then slowly pulls up his glass cane which has traces of blood all on the bottom, where it seems to have been broken. He then gives out an evil, sinister laugh as he lifts the glass cane and the title high in the air.

Santiago: Oh that's right.....I'm not a loving and caring man. I'm a cold-hearted son of a bitch!

Scene fades with Santiago holding the bloody, broken cane and the title high into the air while giving out a sinister laugh.

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Straight forward (Credit: Jake Cheng)

Jake: You know what, screw the details. I’m getting straight to the point today. No ‘Jake is preparing diligently for his International title shot against Santiago of which he is going to win’ or ‘Jake meditates quietly while *enter Untouchable member here* comes in to disturb him.’ None of the long boring crap. Just a challenge. Bre, I know you want this title back real bad. That’s why you sprinted to the back after your match with Vlad last week. Well, all you have to do is beat me at Ragnarok to get it back. Hell, add a stipulation to it so I don’t cheat again. I don’t care. I will win.

Fade.

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Segment: Seeking Revenge. (Credit: Jonny Spade)

The scene opens up with Charlotte King standing in the parking lot of the ACW Building in front of a big garage door.

Charlotte: Charlotte King here. I’m waiting for the arrival of Jonny Spade. And I have received word just now that he should be here any moment.

Just as if on cue, a car drives into the garage, speeding down the rampway and parking in a parking spot several feet away from Charlotte. On the side of the car the slogan “G-Mobile sponsored by G-Unit and Honda” which gets a pop from the crowd. Although once the door to the car opens up and Jonny steps out of the car, the crowd pops huge for him as he closes the driver door, and then goes into the back seat and pulls out his equipment bag and starts to walk into the building with Charlotte soon beside him ready to ask questions.

Charlotte: If I may Jonny could I get a few words with you about your situation you are in with Santiago Rivera?

Jonny keeps walking along the hallways.

Jonny: There is no time now to answer that Charlotte I am on my way to the ring as we speak and I will address that and many others once I get there.

Charlotte: Ok fair enough just one quick question please…

Jonny continues to walk on not paying attention.

Charlotte: Jonny please…

Jonny continues walking.

Charlotte: JONNY! ... Please stop for a moment.

Charlotte puts a hand on his shoulder and this causes him to stop and snap out of a trance that he was in and looks back towards Charlotte.

Charlotte: How…how is Damien doing at the moment?

Jonny (with a smile on his face): He is in ICU still but he is stable condition. I am going back to the hospital after the show tonight so if you want you can hitch a ride with me…sound good?

Charlotte: Sounds good ill catch up to you after the show.

Jonny starts walking backwards as he yells out to Charlotte where and when exactly he will be meeting her. Jonny then turns around and continues walking down the hallway he spots a backstage and he hands him his equipment bag.

Jonny: Take that back to my locker room and put it in there.

The technician takes the bag and walks on in the opposite direction and Jonny continues walking down the hallway. He then gets a short flight of stairs and he takes a quick breathe just before he walks up them and he gives a quick order to the music technician.

Jonny: Get my music ready.

Technician: All ready…will begin in……3…2….

Bodies by Drowning Pool starts playing on the PA system and then the technician gives Jonny the thumbs up and Jonny makes his way through the curtains to get a pop from the crowd. He makes no acknowledges towards the fans in attendance and he walks up the steps and steps into the ring and takes a microphone from a ringside technician and starts talking.

Jonny: SANTIAGO! ... what you did to Damien wasn’t acceptable by any means necessary and your just lucky that I don't have a match against you tonight. Because I would make sure that you would end up the same way that Damien is and---

Just then Jonny gets interrupted as "Nymphetamine" by Cradle of Filth starts up on the PA system and Santiago comes out to a round of boos from the crowd. He walks into the ring and takes a microphone for himself from a ringside technician and starts talking himself.

Santiago: Is that so? You think you can take me on and put me into a hospital along side your buddy?

Jonny: Yah you bet your ass I can do it.

Santiago: Well…NEWS FLASH! You can't! no one can. There is a reason why I am International Champion and you witnessed my work last Monday.

Jonny: Is that so?

Santiago: Damn right it is.

Jonny: Well then…why don't you let me show you some of my handy work that I can do.

Jonny throws the mic onto the ground and charges at Santiago spearing him to the ground. He then mounts on top of him and starts punching crazy at him. Santiago although is able to toss Jonny off of him and get up quickly and so does Jonny. Santiago goes to charge at him and ducks under his arm as Jonny goes for the clothesline on Santiago. Jonny then turns around and Santiago is there and spears Jonny to the mat and he then starts to punch Jonny rapidly but is then pulled off by security as they swarm the both of them to stop the fight.

Security is successful in stopping the fight and keeps them to opposite sides of the ring. Just then Gingerdude’s theme hits the P.A system and he walks on to the stage with a mic in his hand.

Ginger: Alright guys calm down. Now Jonny the reason why you didn’t get a match tonight was because this is BIG and I mean a big match. So we want to have proper advertising for this match.

Jonny looks furious at Ginger while trying to break free from the holds of the security guards.

Ginger: Jonny now I know you have anger built up inside of you and I understand that you want to vent some of it out. So that’s why tonight you will go one on one against a man that already has a match and someone you haven’t beaten before. Tonight you will go against BK London.

The crowd cheers for the match and Ginger thinks a little before he starts talking again.

Ginger: And as for you Santiago you are banned from ring side for that match. And if you happen to walk down to the ring side during any point of that match. I will strip you of you of your title.

The crowd again pops for the match and Ginger waits for the crowd to calm down before he starts talking again.

Ginger: Now that you both know what is on the agenda for that night I suggest you both head to your locker rooms and prepare for it.

Ginger’s theme hits again and he walks to the back, security walks Jonny to the ropes and guides him to the back. Santiago is soon after and the scene fades out.

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Match 1: Jake Cheng vs. Santiago Rivera (Credit: Latino)

Phillip: Ladies and Gentleman this match is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first from Austin, Texas, United States…the ACW International Champion….Santiago Rivera!

"Get your Way" Jamie Cullum starts to play as Santiago comes out to a loud amount of boos. He holds his title around his waist as it glimmers in the spotlight. He yells at a few fans in the audience as they hold up signs that say “Santiago Sucks!” and even goes as far as to grab a sign and rip it up into pieces. He walks up the steps and then jumps over the top rope. As he lands on his feet he takes off his title belt and holds it high up with pride with one arm. The Referee takes the title as Santiago’s opponent for the night is announced.

Phillip: And his opponent from Hong Kong, China…The Chinese Phenom…Jake Cheng!

Petrified by Fort Minor starts to play as the fans do not stop their booing but do divert the direction it is intended for. Jake comes out through the curtains with a cocky smile across his face. He walks down to the ring and looks back and forth at the fans. Many hold up signs that say “Jake fears Bre” and “Bre = TRUE lhw champ.” He runs the rest of the way down to the ring and slides under the bottom ropes, pulling off his best Vince McMahon impression sans the knee injury. He gets back up on his in seconds and looks over at Santiago as the match begins.

* The bell rings *

Jake instantly attacks his opponent with a dropkick to the face. Santiago stumbles back but returns with a knee to Cheng’s face as he tries to get back him. Rivera runs across the ring and bounces off the ropes. As he nears his opponent he jumps up and comes back down hard with a legdrop. He doesn’t waste a second as he gets onto Jake and starts throwing punches left and right. The fans are not showing support for either wrestler as they boo relentlessly and after a few seconds Santiago stops his attack and starts yelling at the audience around him. Jake gets back onto his feet and bounces off the ropes. He jumps into the air and locks on a hurricanrana from behind. Santiago swings around like a ragdoll and is sent across the ring, nearly going under the ropes. Jake rolls a bit against the canvas but grabs the rope nearest him to get to his feet. He runs again and gives Santiago a baseball slide knocking him out of the ring and slamming into the outside mats. Jake grabs the ropes once more for support and jumps onto the top rope. He springboards off with the Dragon Splash. Santiago just gets caught up in the attack as Cheng lands on his back and both men hit the ground.

The fans are chanting loud, “Holy Shit! Holy Shit! Holy Shit! The cameras pan around and catch a fan that must have just wrote up a new sign that reads “Santiago is dead” The Referee is now starting to count as he yells out
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At the sound of three Jake is the first to move as he rolls to the side and grabs the apron. He slowly gets up and then looks back at Santiago, whom is starting to show signs of life. Rivera forces himself to sit up on his knees while Jake is standing against the apron. He looks down and lunges forward with a kick to Santiago’s face. Rivera ducks the attack causing Jake to go forward directly into Phillip’s direction hitting him across the chest. The two become a tangled mess and Santiago takes this as an opportunity to catch a breather. He gets up and slides under the bottom ropes as he hears the Referee yell out FOUR! Jake finally breaks free from his entanglement as he pushes Phillip out of the way. He looks in the ring and then rushes the ring as he slides under the ropes. As he gets back to his feet he’s lifted up in the air by Santiago and then dropped down on his head in one full swoop as he completes the Mountain Bomb. After a few brief seconds, Santiago gets back to his feet and starts climbing the turnbuckle. He gets to the top and stands a few seconds trying to keep his balance. Jake is still laid out on the floor and Santiago jumps off with the Santiago Spinner. Cheng rolls out of the way leaving Santiago to hit the mat hard. Jake looks around the camera catches a smirk on his face as his right arm favors the back of his neck. He runs across the ring and after he bounces off the ropes gives Santiago a front dropkick to the face. A loud SMACK echoes throughout the arena and Jake grabs the ropes, helping himself back up. He starts to climb the turnbuckle and give a few fans a few harsh words. He looks side to side and quickly jumps off with the Final Chapter. Santiago tries to roll out of the way but still gets caught harshly. Jake quickly goes for the cover and Referee slides onto the mat.
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Phillip: Here is your winner…Jake Cheng!

Jake springs backwards, still on his knees, as he raises his arms up in victory. The Referee stands him up as he raises his arm. Cheng turns around still celebrating in victory. He climbs the turnbuckle and yells out a few words that the camera barely can distinguish. He jumps down onto the ringmat and before he can turn around he’s pushed back into the corner. Santiago turns him around and gives him a stiff chop across the chest. He quickly grabs him and gives him an inverted San Antonio Slice. Jake’s face slams into the mat with great impact and Santiago pushes him aside. He leaves the ring as his theme plays in the background and the show goes to commercial.

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Segment: Collision Course (Credit: AK, with fine tuning by Senator)

The scene fades in to show a room which both fans and roster are extremely familiar with. Chairman Gingerdude is sitting back in his chair, looking as satisfied as J.R. Ewing would if he’d just secured the rights to drain the Alaskan wildlife preserves of oil. The picture ideally needs a cigar and glass of brandy, but perhaps those are pleasures that Ginger saves for his own time. Perhaps he doesn’t even like brandy, he could be a three-Budweisers-and-I’m-anybody’s type of guy. Ginger is indeed a man of mystery.

At any rate, he’s clearly got something of some importance to say. The door to his office opens, and the room quickly fills up as a large number of people enter. The Senator is in the lead, still talking as the group files in.

Senator: ….and that is why I proposed the motion enshrining equal rights of access to the family barbecue for both women and men. Hillary may not be an excellent cook, but she sure beats the alternative, come the annual Democrat barbecue, Bill seems convinced that he should be in charge of the catering. If I have to eat one more charred hockey puck masquerading as a burger…and to make matters worse, Ted always shows up drunk as a loon, Dean still can not get over his spat he has with me, I am sure he is going to cause yet another embarassing problem, and I will be incredibly, blessedly lucky if I get to the food if they have invited that pompous, inflated buffoon Moore back this year...

The Senatorial group laughs, and takes up the left side of the room; Senator, Hunter, and Hitman are all present and correct. There is a gap of just a couple of seconds before the door opens again, and four more people enter, also deep in conversation.

Latino: I tell you, they know. I don’t even have to say the word “bath”, one minute they’re destroying something or other, the next – it’s the Marie Celeste.

AK: It’s getting to the stage where 9 months of carrying a child is looking like the easier option. And now Richard Parker is suffering SNES withdrawal symptoms as well, he’s been hitting the catnip…

RDK shakes his head and smiles; BK, the last person to enter, rolls his eyes at the conversation, and closes the door behind him. Ginger coughs for their attention; the camera is on him, showing the assembled groups on either side eyeing one another suspiciously.

Ginger: All right, everyone. I’ve gathered you all here in order to make a most important announcement. Now I realize that you people haven’t been exactly getting on all that well as of late-

Latino and the rest give Ginger a glare; Ginger ignores it.

Ginger: - and so, I have decided that our forthcoming PPV, Ragnarok, provides us with the perfect opportunity to settle our differences. And since we’re a wrestling federation, those differences will be settled in the ring.

The crowd pops. There has been much speculation over where recent events have been leading…

Ginger: Therefore, at Ragnarok, as befits ACW tradition the main event will be a multi-superstar team match, of four on four. On one side, we will have the ACW Tag Team Champions, RDK and AK, Victor “Latino” Laureano, and “the Boy Wonder” BK London. On the other, their opponents will be the ACW World Champion Hunter, “Senator” Steve Philips, Hitman of the Gods, and, to ensure a completely fair contest and even the sides up with two title holders each…

Ginger casts his gaze toward the door; the knob turns. The crowd prepares to boo Santiago, the Senatorial Stable’s other champion – and they do indeed boo, but for a very different reason.

Kudo pushes past the very surprised opposition, and shakes hands with the Senator and the rest. Ginger has a wide smirk on his face.

Ginger: …the fourth member of the Senatorial side will be the Entertainment Champion, Kudo Yasuda. May the best team win… you’re all dismissed.

The crowd continues to boo loudly; AK, Latino and RDK all look at one another, knowing they’ve been forced into a difficult and potentially dangerous match. Latino looks over to see how BK’s taking it, but BK is not there; he’s already walking away down the corridor. Latino gives the other two a glance, and then hurries after him, and RDK and AK do the same.

As the door shuts, they can hear Ginger and the Senatorial team laughing…

Fade out.

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Match 2: Justin Jehst vs. Bre Double T (Credit: Justin)

Moving swiftly on, the crowd are ready for the next bout. Phillip takes his place in the middle of the ring to announce the proceeding bout.
“Your Time Has Come”, the hit by Audioslave hits the system. Justin Jehst steps out to a courteous applause and cheer. He makes his way to the ring in his usual white wrestling tights with his initials in blue on the backside this week.

Phillip : The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first from Toronto, Canada, weighing in at 213 pounds…Justin Jehst!

Justin slides into the ring and mounts the nearest turnbuckle to display himself to the crowd. His music is then interrupted by the sound of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman”.
Bre enters to a mixed reaction which he refuses to acknowledge. He is clearly still annoyed by the absence of his title from around his waste. He rushes to the ring and looks to take out his frustration on the newcomer. He doesn’t even give Phillip a chance to introduce him. The only introducing involved is introducing poor Justin to rapid right hands, backing him into the ropes. He whips the freshman across the ropes and on the return lifts him up over his shoulder, whirls him around and drops him back first onto his knee. Justin holds his back in pain as he gets to his feet. He wanders right into the reach of Bre who delivers a nice belly-to-belly suplex.
Justin barely manages to get to his feet when Bre rushes on and hits a swinging neckbreaker, putting torque on the neck of the young Canadian. Bre covers but only gets a 2 count.

Bre wastes no time and pulls Justin to his feet. He locks in a front facelock and hits a quick snap suplex, floating over for another cover and another 2 count.

Bre pull Justin up and whips him to the corner before signalling for the finish. He joins Justin in the corner and sets up for the Doubled over. He sits up on the top of the turnbuckle and looks to finish it off. Justin, however, has other ideas and manages to break free from the inverted facelock. He turns to face Bre and hits a right hand to the midsection. He places his head under the arm of Bre and wraps his arms around his waist and looks to hit a Northern Lights Suplex from the corner. He launches Bre from the top but Bre somehow manages to flip through and land on his feet. Justin stumbles backwards, right into a waistlock followed by a german suplex. Justin hits the mat neck first and sells it further by flipping over onto his stomach. Bre gets to his feet and jumps to the feet of Justin. He lifts one leg up and pulls back, Bres version of the half boston crab named “The Agony of Defeat”. Justin taps out shortly after it is locked in and the referee demands that Bre releases the hold. Bre holds on for a few more seconds, releasing that frustration, before letting Justin’s leg drop to the canvas.

Philip: Here is your winner… Bre Double T!

With the job done Bre exits the ring and walks to the back, satisfied with his work but still visibly nettled by recent events.

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Segment: Let’s make this interesting… (Credit: Tornado, Predator)

The camera follows Predator down the corridor, he is putting on an electric pace and the cameraman has to jog to keep up. Finally, they reach Chairman Gingerdude’s Office and Predator bursts in without even thinking of knocking.

Gingerdude is on the phone and his head snaps up at the disturbance. He glares at Predator, clearly incised about the rude interruption, as he makes his apologies to the person on the end of the line.

Ginger: Sorry, I’m going to have to call you back, some joker just burst into my office.

He hangs up.

Ginger: What the hell do you think you’re doing?! I’m trying to work h--

Predator: I don’t care about that! The Pred Head’s aren’t happy about what went down on Warfare this past Monday. That gimp The Only Red’s Fan had no business being in the ring.

Ginger: That was Monday, this is Thursday. What do you want me to do about it?

Predator: I want a match tonight…for the Junior Title!

Ginger: That I can do.

Predator: Oh, oh and I want that bitch Red banned from ringside, I’m not being screwed for the second show running.

Ginger: Yeah, yeah, sure. Seeing as it looks like I’ve finished with my business we’ll go sort it now.

Predator grins and follows Ginger out of the door and to the arena. When they get there Ginger’s Themetune hits and he walks down the ramp, Predator in tow. Predator slides into the ring as Ginger walks up the steps and onto the apron. Ginger waits there, expecting Predator to hold the ropes open but decides it’s a lost cause and climbs into the ring.

Ginger: Cut the music, cut the music. I have an announcement to make, but first I want Tornado here to hear it. TORNADO, GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE!

They wait, Predator starts pacing and Ginger just looks up the ramp. After 30 seconds or so of waiting Predator goes over to Ginger; he starts talking frantically and gesturing up the ramp. He is mid sentence as the lights go out.

They come back on as ‘Bring Da Rukus’ hits and a pyro explodes at the top of the ramp. Tornado walks out, belt around waist and mic in hand, to a chorus of boos.

Tornado: Patience is a virtue my intellectually challenged friend.

Predator makes to grab Ginger’s mic but it is moved swiftly out of his grasp.

Ginger: (Pointing at Tornado.) You, shut up!

(Now pointing at Predator.) You, cool it!

I have no time to listen to you two trading insults, frankly it bores me and I’m a busy man. (He scowls at Predator.) I’m out here tonight to tell you, Tornado, that tonight you will put your title on the line against Predator.

Tornado brings up his mic to respond but is cut off by Ginger.

Ginger: Woah, woah, woah! I’m not done yet. You will defend your title against Predator but you will not have any outside assistance from your tag partner tonight. Tell him from me that if he interferes tonight he can consider himself…FIRED!

The crowd pop at the news that Tornado will face Predator in a fair fight for the Junior Title.

Tornado: (Laughing) That’s just fine and dandy with me. I don’t need help to beat this joker anyway, I just thought it’d be fun to practice some tag team moves seeing as I already had him beaten.

The crowd boo.

Tornado: Predator, is the best you can come up with? In jokey high-pitched voice: Oh no, Red can’t help me. I guess that means I’ll have to whup you all by myself. Shouldn’t be too much of a problem. But how about we make this interesting…You, Me, my Title hanging above the ring…have you got the bottle to face me in a…LADDER MATCH?!

The crowd pop loudly and enthusiastically. Predator snatches Ginger’s mic so he can reply.

Predator: Oh I’ve got the bottle; and when the dust clears, all the Pred Head’s around the World can celebrate a New Junior Champion!

Tornado: Dream on, this title stays where it belongs…around my waist!

Tornado slaps the belt with a cocky smile on his face. He drops the mic and charges to the ring, as he slides in Predator drops his mic too and the two men go eyeball-to-eyeball in the centre of the ring, trading insults; but before anything can occur, security hits the ring and separates them.

If one thing’s for sure, it’s that tonight we’re going to see one hell of a title match.

Fade to Commercials.

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Segment: What Are These... Feelings? (Credit: Hitman)

It was the conclusion to the big date that had taken place. But who knew it would end like this...?

After the big date, a vehicle pulled into the ACW arena and stopped. The couple then exited the vehicle and they entered through the doors. Without even thinking, Hitman was holding Rena's hand, looking around for the Senatorial locker room on the way down the halls. Rena was slowly beginning to blush as Hitman looked down and realized his mistake. He let go of Rena, causing her to pout softly. They finally approached the Senatorial locker room and Hitman knocked on the door. No one was there to answer. He opened the door and looked around, seeing no one in sight. The giant turned to Rena.

Hitman: "You can come in, if you wish."

Rena then gulped nervously as her blushing didn't stop.

Rena: "O... okay."

Hitman shakes his head and held the door for her to step in. He shut the door behind him (but not before he hit his head on the doorway... again and Rena looked around the room.

Rena: "It's... been a while since I've been in the Senatorial locker room..."

Hitman just shrugged her off behind her back. And it was at this time he couldn't fight it anymore. These feelings... Why did she have to show up in his life? Yet he couldn't help it. Her body was so luscious... Her eyes were like shimmering pools of light... He couldn't stand it anymore! Rena turned to face him and Hitman picked her up and set her gently down back first on the couch. Her look was that of sheer shock as Hitman leaned in slowly and the two locked lips. It was such an incredible feeling as she wrapped her arms around the now seemingly gentle giant. Twenty seconds later, they released and Hitman stood up in shock. It was now his turn to blush.

Hitman: "Um... yeah..."

Rena then sat up and Hitman sat down next to her, wrapping his big arm around her. She slowly inclined her head on his chest as they sat together. Rena then turned to Hitman.

Rena: "So... um... I've got a match with Hunter tonight..."

Hitman: "Yeah, pretty big. To be honest, I wonder about his motives sometime. He turned on his friends and he brought me along for the ride. I will never understand this life I have in ACW... All I can say is... good luck."

The giant then released Rena then sighed.

Hitman: "You better go before someone sees you."

Rena: "...Yeah..."

The lovely diva then sat up from the couch and gave a bit of a faint smile to Hitman before walking towards the door. As she turned the knob...

Hitman: "And Rena... when I said I hated steak... I lied. It was a delicious meal."

Rena then blushed nervously once more as she gave a brief nod to Hitman before opening the door and leaving the locker room. She put her hand to her heart and emotion began to take the steering wheel as she walked off, knowing that she had finally won over the monster's heart.

END SCENE

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Match 3: First Blood Match
Red's Only Fan vs. Scott Andrews (Credit: Scott)

We see Philip standing in the ring. He announces the next match. A match that has been building for the past couple of weeks.

Philip: This next match is a First Blood Match! The first person to make their opponent bleed will be the victor. Introducing first, from Columbus, Ohio. Weighing in at 200 pounds, The Only Reds Fan!

The crowd boo as “Reptile” begins to play throughout the arena. Red emerges through the curtains and walks down to the ring. He looks slightly less confident, not having Tornado with him. He rolls under the ropes and waits for his opponent.

Philip: And his opponent, from Denver, Colorado. Weighing in at 220 pounds, The ‘Scarlet Assassin’, Scott Andrews!

“Stronghold” plays across the P.A. as Scott emerges from the back, Lucy in hand. He raises it in the air, and gets a very mixed reaction, something he isn’t used to. He continues down to the ring, eyeballing Red every step of the way. Scott then climbs the stairs and enters through the top and middle rope. He raises Lucy in the air again and then drops to one knee. He performs his Chavo–esque taunt with his free hand. Red runs straight at Scott, knocking him backwards with a front dropkick. The ref calls for the bell.

BELL RINGS

Red immediately goes to work on Scott’s head, unleashing a flurry of mounted punches. The ref tries to call off the assault, but there is nothing he can do about it. Red then stands and brings Scott up to his feet. Red whips Scott into the corner. He charges at his opponent, only to be met with two feet in his face, as Scott uses the ropes to hoist his lower body off the ground. Red stumbles back a few steps as Scott lifts himself backwards onto the turnbuckle. Red runs in to make sure Scott doesn’t try anything. He punches Scott in the stomach and climbs the second rope. He and Scott are now face to face, exchanging blow for blow. Scott eventually blocks one of Reds punches, and pushes him onto the mat with a stiff forearm to the head. Red lies in perfect position as Scott hoists himself up further, onto the top of the ring post. Scott drops off with a diving forearm to the forehead of Red, but still no blood is drawn. Scott, determined to win this battle, rolls outside and searches under the ring for a weapon. He pulls out a steel chair and grabs ‘Lucy’ from under the ring post. He rolls back into the ring and raises both items in the air. The crowd give another mixed reaction to Scott. Red is now up, but is behind Scott. He smashes an elbow to the back of Scotts head, who drops both weapons as he falls face first to the mat. Red grabs the chair and smirks as the crowd boo him. Red takes no notice. He walks over to Scott and slams the chair into his abdominal region. Scott rolls in pain as Red smiles.

Red lifts Scott to his feet and whips him into the corner. Red, still with chair in hand, runs at Scott. He attempts to drive the chair into the face of Scott, who ducks under and around. Red turns and is met with a Spinning Wheel Kick Vandaminator, as the chair is driven into his forehead. The ref and Scott both check, but no blood is drawn. Red is in the lower turnbuckle, and Scott lifts him to his feet. He scoops him up and places him in the Tree of Woe. Scott then walks back a few paces, and then charges at Red, delivering a painful looking low dropkick to Reds head. Red falls to the mat, dazed. Scott looks very tired as he gets to his feet. He walks over to the steel chair and positions it in the middle of the ring, folded out and standing up. He moves slowly over to Red and lifts him up. He whips him across the ring, and on the rebound nails a Drop Toe Hold right onto the seat of the steel chair. Both men seem exhausted, but Red looks like the slightly worse of the two after that. Scott sits up and looks, but still no blood. He crawls over to ‘Lucy’ and stands. Red begins to stand as Scott moves over. Scott tries to lift Red the rest of the way, but gets a low blow and drops to his knees. Red then grabs the bat and adjusts his grip. He drives the bat down onto the forehead of Scott, and Scott, of course, falls to the canvas in agony. Red seems to think he has won after that blow, but seeing that the bat is round, it made no cut in the skin of Scott.

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Red looks around and grabs the steel chair with his head imprint on it. He wields it in the air. Scott gets up by using the ropes for leverage. He leans on them as Red rushes at him with the chair. Red swings down, but Scott moves out of the way. The chair hits the ropes and comes straight back into Reds face. He falls backwards as Scott sits on the canvas, leaning on the bottom rope. The referee again checks for blood, but none has escaped the head of Red. Scott rolls under the ropes to the outside, almost flopping onto the ground, but able to maintain his balance. He reaches under and grabs a weapon. It is the almighty cheese grater. He rolls back into the ring and sees Red slowly get to one knee. Scott stumbles over and attempts to slam the grater into the head of Red, but Red ducks and sweep kicks Scott off his feet with a burst of energy. Both men lay still. They stay grounded for around 5 seconds before Scott begins to rise again. Red is also moving, but Scott gets to his feet first. Scott walks over and lifts Red to his feet. Both men are looking particularly fatigued at this point, as can be seen by their sloppy movements. Scott then proceeds to anchor Red with a side headlock, an unusual hold to apply in this situation. He attempts to spin around the body of Red and hit a Tiger Spin, but Red hoists him up into a back Suplex position over his shoulder. But Scott struggles, and falls back down onto his feet with the headlock still applied. Scott then finishes what he started and completes a Tiger Spin…onto the CHEESE GRATER! Red is busted wide open, and Scott applies the vicious Scarlet Fever for good measure. Red squirms to try and escape the hold but to no avail. He begins to tap out, but the match is over. Scotts face shows intensity as he wrenches back on Reds neck.

Philip: And the winner of the match…Scott Andrews!

The camera then cuts to the ramp to show Tornado, who was banned from ringside during this match. The crowd let out a round of boos. He immediately runs down the ramp to help his partner. Scott is facing the opposite way and so doesn’t see him enter the ring. Tornado grabs ‘Lucy’ from by the ropes, where it fell to. He lifts the bat up and swings down violently on Scotts back. He immediately lets go of the hold and struggles to wrench his arm back to relieve the pain. His face shows absolute agony as Tornado smiles and delivers another, and another blow to the back and neck of Scott Andrews. The crowd boo loudly, but then a sudden pop is heard. The camera shifts to see Predator rush down to ringside and slide into the ring. Tornado and Red roll out the opposite side and into the crowd as Predator checks on Scott. EMT’s rush down to the ring with haste as Scott lies still on the mat. Predator helps them put on a neck brace and place him onto a plastic stretcher and lift him out of the ring onto the proper stretcher, which they use to wheel him up the ramp. Predator, with a look of concern, stays with Scott as they disappear backstage.

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Segment: Still Macho as Ever (Credit: RDK)

The arena is hushed as the alphatron flickers and shows The Former ACW World Heavyweight Champion sitting on a chair with a blue background. His tag strap sits nicely over his shoulder, his sunglasses likewise on his face. He looks up at the camera and taps his belt. He then smirks before beginning to speak. Very calm he appears to be.

Randy: Brudahs, it's been a wild couple of weeks. My second world title reign came to an end, got thrown through a cage and defeated my biggest rival. But brudahs, there is something that needs to be done. Something that must be done.

The crowd gives a huge pop to RDK as he takes off his sunglasses and looks at the camera.

Randy: Hunter! You have disgraced the ACW Championship! The Macho Mayun once thought you were an honorable individual, but BRUDAH, YOU AIN'T GOT A REAL MUDAH! THE MACHO MAYUN CHALLENGES YOU, ANDREW! WORLD TITLE ON THE LINE!! I'VE TALKED TO THE CHAIRMAN BRUDAH, IT'S SET IN STONE! NO DRAWBACKS, NO STRINGS, JUST YOU AND ME BRUDAH, ONE MORE TIME....FOR THE ACW TITLE!

Crowd: MACHO MACHO MAYUN!!!!

Randy: OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoH Yeeeeeeeeah! Lemme tell ya brudahs, thats not all! The Macho Mayun is also not gonna take any more crap from the rest of KYSPBA! The Macho Mayun is not gonna let them hurt himself, or ANY of his friends! Whether that be Latino, Atomic Kitsune or ANYONE for that matter, The Macho Mayun will assure that they have his backup! Politics or shows, entertainment or 7 ft tall hoes, IT DON'T MATTER BRUDAH! THE MACHO MAYUN IS STILL NUMBER ONE, AND AIN'T GONNA LET NOBODY STOP HIM!

The crowd continue to blow the roof off. RDK places his title on his opposite shoulder.

Randy: Now The Macho Mayun has not much else to say, but he can guarandamntee that he ain't taking no more shit! If BK London thinks he can still get by on his own, then so be it! I ain't gonna go outta my way to help out a jabroni ass Burger King employee who don't got a clue what hes doing! Farewell brudahs and MachoManiacs alike, until next time.........

OoOoH Yeeeah!!!

The crowd continue to make an infinite noise of cheering as the show cuts to commercials and the alphatron fades out...

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Segment: The Long Way Home (Credit: Welsh Dragon, WCW 98)

The segment opens up in an airport resting room. Dan and WCW 98, formerly of the ACW are seen sat in the room, with WCW 98 drinking a drink that he got from the airport Burger King. Dan is sat, looking a little bored, but who wouldn’t if you had just spent the last 5 hours waiting for a thrice-delayed plane. The larger-than-life man next to Dan suddenly stands up and walks away, and Dan notices the newspaper that was next to the man. It reads ‘The Sun’, and Dan, being the working class-by-heart man, he grins as he picks it up, turning to the back pages. He reads the headline, which says ‘SOUNESS OUT’, and Dan scowls at the site.

Dan: Pffft. He deserves to go.

WCW 98 puts his drink down, looking over Dan’s shoulder

WCW 98: What’s that?

Dan: Souness. He’s been a complete tosspot on Tyneside. I mean when you spend £50 million on players, you expect results, not being 13th in the table!

Dan slaps the picture in disgust, but WCW 98, being a Man Utd fan, just smiles a little as he picks back up his drink.

Dan: Ah well, there’s always Page 3 to cheer me up.

He turns to Page 3, but again scowls as he notices the sub headline ‘PAGE 3 MOVED TO PAGE 7’. However before he turns to Page 7 in disgust, he notices the reasons why the page was moved. He grins as he looks at the pictures, depicting riots going on in the city of Cardiff. Dan turns to WCW 98, grinning and WCW 98 has an odd look on his face, before looking at the paper and a smile appears on his face.

TANNOY: Those on the 21:07 flight to Manchester, please make your way to gate number 27.

The two men start to get to their feet on hearing the announcement. Both with a smile on their face…

Fade Out.

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Match 4: ACW Junior Title Match - Ladder Match
Tornado vs. Predator (Credit: Tornado)

The fans are extremely excited about the next match and give a loud pop as Philip enters the ring.

Philip: The next match is for the Junior Title and is a Ladder Match!

The crowd give another loud pop as the camera looks up to show the Junior Title hanging above the ring.

Philip: Introducing first…the challenger from Winnipeg and weighing in at 220lbs…PREDATOR!!

’Stay Together for the Kids’ hits and Predator walks out to a mixed reaction, the loyal ‘Pred Heads’ pop loudly while the majority of the crowd boo. He walks slowly down to the ring pointing to the title and motioning that the title should be around his waist.

Philip: Introducing his opponent…he is the reigning and defending ACW Junior Champion. Weighing in at 220lbs…TORNADO!!

All lights go out, ‘Bring Da Rukus’ hits; a pyro goes off and the lights come on. Tornado appears to a sea of booing fans and points at the title while shouting “That stays with me!” Then he sprints down to the ring. He leaps onto the apron and, using the top ropes, flips forward into the ring. As his feet hit the canvas a small pyro bursts out of each turnbuckle. Tornado then stands on a turnbuckle, raises his arms above his head and flips backwards, landing on his feet. He then repeats this on the opposite turnbuckle.

Bell Rings.

Predator starts off strongly, knocking Tornado down with a quick clothesline which takes the champ by surprise. He sits Tornado up and connects with a dropkick to the small of his opponent’s back. Tornado winces in pain but gets up quickly and hits Predator with a Jumping Axe Kick, following up with a Springboard Moonsault but receives a knee to the stomach for his troubles. He groans in pain as Predator leaps to his feet and stomps repeatedly on Tornado’s head. He drags Tornado to his feet and whips him into the corner, he charges but Tornado brings his feet up to kick Predator full on in the face, sending him stumbling backwards. Tornado floors his stunned opponent by hitting him with Running Headscissors Takedown before sliding out of the ring and pulling a chair out from under the ring.

Predator follows Tornado out, hitting him with a clothesline to the back of the head before he can turn and hit him with the chair. He follows it with a multitude of stiff kicks to the chest and abdomen of Tornado who rolls over ad, unseen by Predator, grabs a kendo stick from under the ring. Predator stands over Tornado but receives a brutal shot to the head from the kendo stick before he can kick him again. Tornado laughs as he performs a kip-up, drags Predator to his feet and rolls him into the ring. He then picks up the chair and throws it over the top rope and slides into the ring.

He gets to his feet at the same time Predator does but Tornado grabs the initiative and hits him with a Running Bicycle Kick. He locks on the Fujiwara Armbar and combines it with the legscissors for extra effect. He keeps the hold locked for 10 seconds while Predator writhes and struggles before managing to break the hold. Predator sits up but receives a dropkick to the back of the head before being dragged to his feet. Tornado whips him into the corner and sets up the chair. He charges and uses the chair to springboard and hit Predator in the face with a Spinning Scissors Kick, causing Predator to slump to his knees.

Surprisingly, Predator catches Tornado off guard, leaping up and hitting a Swinging Neckbreaker. He follows up with Pedigree, smashing Tornado’s head into the canvas. This allows Predator to slip out of the ring and bring the ladder in; but while he is doing it Tornado pulls himself to his feet using the ropes. The crowd boo as Tornado dropkicks the ladder into Predator’s face before setting it up near the corner. Tornado continues his offence by using the opposite corner to assist him in hitting a Leaping Tornado DDT into the chair, laying Predator flat on his back. Tornado takes the opportunity to climb the ladder. At the top he pauses, glancing between the belt and the near unconscious Predator. He raises his arm and leaps off the ladder, aiming to hit The Whirlwind. However, Predator summons up the strength to roll out of the way and out of the ring.

Both men are laid out for nearly 20 seconds as the crowd chant “Holy shit!” They both begin to drag themselves to their feet at the same time; Tornado using the ropes, Predator using the safety barrier. Predator slides into the ring and attacks Tornado with a barrage of powerful rights and lefts, knocking the Junior Champ off his feet with a brutal uppercut. Predator picks up the chair lying mid-ring and takes a swing at Tornado who rolls out of the way, quickly performing a kip-up and hitting the chair with a dropkick, driving it into Predator’s head. Predator rolls out of the ring holding his head as blood streams down his face but slides back into the ring as Tornado sets the ladder up in the centre of the ring and begins to climb. Predator ascends the other side of the ladder and the two men begin to trade blows at the top of the ladder. Tornado manages to gain the advantage with three straight punches in a row to the top of Predator’s head, causing him to slump on the ladder. Tornado hooks Predator’s arm over his head and sets up for a Superplex. Tornado pulls but Predator resists, he tries again but is resisted again, before the third attempt he punches Predator in the stomach and completes a massive Superplex, knocking both men out as they crash into the mat.