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[The cWo logo appears on the screen and spins out of control then transitions into the menacing smile of Josh Cantrell after his title win at Will of the Warrior as "Driven" by Sevendust begins to play. Clips of Christian Roman's several battles througout the years is shown. Next is Jen Diamond winning the Best of Five Series against Chastity McGavin. After that Chris Michaels stands victorious over Nick Dangerous. This is followed by Devon Dice hitting the Hard Eight on Chandler Dalmon. He appears in front of a blank screen. The text scrawsl in front of him.]

I AM DRIVEN

[Christian Roman appears in front of the blank screen then.]

I AM cWo

[Muru does a Muru splash from the top rope onto Chris Michaels

Brother Shabazz whips on Raymond Jacobson.

Barret Hawk holds a texas bull rope in his hands.

Chazz Mendel holds his U.S title in the air after beating The ChED.He appears in front of the blank screen.]

I AM DRIVEN

[Muru appears in front of the screen now.]

I AM cWo

[Several shots of Jacob Baxter hitting the hooligan kick on his opponents is shown. Raymond Jacobson performs the RJA. Lana Lexington gets a near pin on Evette. Sean Pason roundhouse kicks Nick Dangerous in the head.

Pason appears in front of the blank screen.]

I AM DRIVEN

[He quickly turns into Jacob Baxter.]

I AM cWo

[Mr. Rich and Evette walk down to ringside. Evette with the Woman's title around her waist.

Mike Logan uses blow up dolls of Chastity and Mary-Joe to demonstrate what a great lover he is.Chastity pops a blow up doll.Mike Logan walks off with both Mary-Joe and Chastity McGavin over his shoulders. Mike Logan appears in front of the blank screen.]

I AM DRIVEN

[Mr. Rich appears with Evette by his side.]

I AM cWo

[Flashes of Nick Dangerous hitting several submissions is shown before a flash of him pinning Pason at WOTW is shown. A shot of Chandler Dalmon slapping Christian Roman in the face is shown next. Thaddeus Walker sprays Pason down with oil. Honest Griffin and Jenna stand tall in the ring. Finally, Johnny Serious hitting the Got Serious'd on several different opponents. He looks at Heretic face to face. He stands in front of the blank screen.]

I AM DRIVEN

[He changes to Nick Dangerous]

I AM CWO

[Heretic overlooks his opponents in the cell. He then is seen painting the world title gold. He slams a steel chair over the head of Muru. Lance Wilden attempts to stab him with a screw driver. He is seen laughing. Next is Josh Cantrelll's return to cWo. Then him hitting Phantasy. He reads a letter from his father, then beats on Christiano Drago. Then once again, his smile at the fall of Heretic. Heretic appears in front of the blank screen.]

I AM DRIVEN

[Josh Cantrell appears with the title over his shoulder

I AM CWO

[The picture then breaks into pieces to reveal the pyro going off in the arena. The camera then swings around the crowd at the Cow Palace, showing the excitement in the air. We then stop at the announce table, where Joel Nelson introduces the show]

Nelson: Welcome to San Francisco! Welcome to Driven! I’m Joel Nelson, joined as always by Robbie Hart!

Hart: I’ve never seen you fit in to a city more, Joel!

Nelson: What do you mean? Because I embody San Francisco’s laid back, California cool attitude?

Hart: No, because you’re g..

Nelson: [interrupting] The Lord of Punishment tournament continues tonight, as we march towards Veneration!

Hart: I still think that’s a stupid name!

Nelson: Whether or like the name or not, you can’t deny the importance of winning this prestigious tournament. Well folks, Tonight, we are going to start off with a re-match from last week when we saw the debut of Natalie Mercer.

Hart: What a debut it was Joel. She was pinned in under ten seconds, if that. At least she is hot.

Nelson: I think she was not prepared for the competition the cWo has to offer. I thought last week she was injured for sure, but it ends up that it was only a sprained left wrist. Here is a few words that Jason Duran had with her earlier.

[The scene cuts to Jason Duran standing next to Mercer with the microphone. She has a wrist brace on her left wrist and a very unsure smile.]

Duran: Natalie Mercer, last week you debuted to what many would call an extreme failure. Mad Maddie pinned you and it looks like she knocked you around fairly well. What do you have to say to all of that?

Mercer: I’m not really sure what there is to say. I guess I’m happy it was just a sprain.

Duran: In awhile, you will be facing Madelyne Brown again in a rematch. What is your strategy?

Mercer: This past week, after being told I could still compete and after a photoshoot, I trained what was taught to me in the developmentals. This time around Maddie is going to be in for a surprise. I have come prepared.

[Mercer walks off as Duran rolls his eyes at her. The camera cuts back into the ring where she awaits her opponent.]

Nelson: She has no idea what she is doing out here, but you have to love her courage.

Hart: Or lack of brains…

Nelson: That is harsh.

Hart: But true.

Nelson: Perhaps, but she at least has gumption.

[“For Whom the Bell Tolls” by Metallica hits the P.A system as Mad Maddie comes out to a chorus of boos. She flips the crowd the bird and crawls into the ring facing down Mercer. She mocks her wrist injury as Mercer looks a little terrified.]

Nelson: Maddie has been on quite the roll as of late! She has a win on Chastity McGavin and then Mercer last week. She had help during the Chastity match though.

Hart: I hope Mercer is prepared for this animal to rip her up again. Maybe she’ll tear off her clothes.

[Maddie aggressively circles Natalie who is backing up little by little.]

Ding Ding Ding

Nelson: Maddie charges with a clothesline, but Natalie ducks it. Well, at least she knows how to avoid moves now. Maddie turns around and gets hit with a kick… a very weak one that doesn’t face Maddie at all. Maddie locks up and puts in a wrist lock on the left wrist of Natalie Mercer. Mercer cries out in pain. Maddie follows up with a wrist exploder!

Hart: Well, that should do it, Mercer is in tears and holding onto her wrist again.

Nelson: Yeah, I think she is hurt once more. Maddie hooks the leg on a weeping Natalie Mercer.

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Two

Three

Hart: I think that one lasted fifteen seconds, I guess she is getting better.

Ding Ding Ding

Dixon: Here is your winner: Mad Maddie

[In the ring, Maddie pulls off Natalie’s wrist guard.]

Nelson: I don’t like the looks of this. Once again, someone in this company is going to take things one step too far. I’m not surprised it is going to be Maddie.

Hart: She is just going to prove that the ring is no place for a model. I think it’s a good lesson.

[Maddie grabs the wrist and stretches it in a grounded wrist lock. Once she lets go of the hold she kicks it. The paramedics are running to the ring and officials pull Maddie off her. The fans boo Maddie.]

Nelson: I don’t care if she was put in the ring prematurely, that was heinous of Maddie. She had no good reason to do that.

Hart: At least she isn’t the low woman on the totem pole anymore.

[Paramedics helps Natalie out of the ring while Maddie celebrates.]

[The Mac Machine is seen unplugging an ATM machine and loading it onto a dolly. He wheels the dolly down the hall and stops in front of a door. The door reads "Tony Awesome." Mac Machine knocks and enters the room.]

Tony Awesome: So you have come to pay me your debt?

The Mac Machine: Yes sir, paid in full. It's outside.

Tony Awesome: AWESOME!

[They go outside and Tony Awesome appears to be confused.]

Tony Awesome: What is this?

The Mac Machine: Your payment sir. It's full of money, certainly enough to cover the expense of that great automobile of yours.

Tony Awesome: But you owe me the damn money! I want it in cash!

The Mac Machine: I beg to differ. What ruined the car?

Tony Awesome: You did!

The Mac Machine: Nope, the ATM did. And why didn't you bill them? BECAUSE THEY DON'T CARE ENOUGH TO HAVE A SPOKESMAN!

Tony Awesome: I'm not happy, this is not awesome!

The Mac Machine: You just need to pop it open, I like using a sledgehammer. So that's that. Take care, remember Mac Machines are your friend!

[The Mac Machine walks off.]

Nelson: Welcome back! It’s time to start the first of our round one matches for the Lord of Punishment tournament!

Hart: I can’t decide who I want to win this one, Joel. Two of my favorites!

Nelson: These two have certainly seen a lot of each other recently, with ChED coming up as the victor. Let’s see if past experiences give Thaddeus Walker the edge here..

Hart: Thaddeus IS a past experience!

[The lights in the arena dim as only light in the middle of the ramp shows as "Princes of the Universe" by Queen screams over the P.A and a figure begins to elevate from beneath the rampway.]

Here we are, born to be kings

We're the princes of the universe

Here we belong, fighting to survive

In a world with the darkest powers

[The song picks up as the figure hits ground level the lights go up and a smiling Chandler Edsel Dalmon, The ChED stands on the rampway as fireworks shoot out from the ceiling and hit the sides of the rampway around him. Then pyro shoots out from all sides of the cWo tron. Finally doves fly out.

Hey...

And here we are

We're the princes of the universe

Here we belong, fighting for survival

We've got to be the rulers of your world

[Chandler raises his arms in front of the cWo tron as the words "Champion of the People" flashes on it. He walks to each side of the walkway and says "your welcome" to his onlookers.]

Oh!

I am immortal

I have inside me blood of kings (Yeah, yeah!)

I have no rival

No man can be my equal

Take me to the future of new earth

[The ChED climbs up the steel steps and lifts his arm out to his fans as he is booed. He hops up onto the turnbuckle and raises his arms up to the air as fireworks shoot off from the rafters. He jumps into the middle of the ring.]

Born to be kings, princes of the universe

Fighting and free, got your world in my hand

I'm here for your love and I'll make my stand

We were born to be princes of the universe

No man could understand

My power is in my own hand

[Chandler goes on his knees and raises his arms out again with a wide smile on his face. He stands back up and then mouths the words "My pleasure" to his fans. He then grabs the microphone.]

Nelson: Once again we are going to hear from the man we don’t want anything to do with.

Hart: Hey, he has been on a roll lately.

Nelson: It’s been a fluke. I hope this fluke ends here at the first round of the Lord of Punishment tournament for him.

Hart: Don’t be so negative. The fans love him.

Nelson: Yes, listen to the cheers.

[The fans boo as Chandler stands in the middle of the ring with the microphone.]

The ChED: Many people think that my charade last week might have been, how do you say, out of character? People say I wasn’t being myself! The ChED they know and love would never offer himself to get hit with a baseball bat. And I didn’t! Come on guys, it’s Muru… I knew he wasn’t going to do it! Muru is just too nice a guy whether he likes it or not. Don’t think I’m not upset about that. About a little over a month ago, a wise man told me we were going to war and made me choose a side. I chose wisely and now I am fighting for you because I know what is best for you. Look at what happened since then! I have pinfall victories over Christian Roman, Chris Michaels and Devon Dice. I really wanted that for other people as well because I am a giver. I wanted Muru to be LIKE me and follow in my footsteps and rid cWo of good buddy Chris. He couldn’t do it. The nature of Muru is this: he’s a nice guy. Unfortunately, nice guys don’t go far. I was trying to take him under my wing to avoid that. Let’s face it, I have been looking for a protégé since I parted ways with WGL.

[Chandler stares back at the camera.]

The ChED: Which brings me to my two old running buddies. Firstly, Mr. Dice! This man wants me in a match of his choosing. This man wants to face me one on one because he lost fair and square. Do you know what I say to that? NO! We are in the holiday season which also means it is Lord of Punishment season. I have a tournament to win, not deal with another one of the “Has Been Club.” Double D, if you want to face me then you are going to have to do it in the Lord of Punishment tournament. Winning this is my destiny! I am your hero and your champion, that is why I must be your king. Finally, that brings me to Thaddeus Walker. He was my mentor at one point. Hell, I even like the guy… but he just isn’t all “there” and thus had to be kicked to the curb. So, Mr. Don Quixote, Mr. Man de la Mancha, come out here and face your windmill!

Nelson: Strong words by the local cWo wordsmith. Let’s see if he can overcome the insane Thaddeus Walker.

Hart: I like both of these men. I can’t decide which one I want to win!

[“Maple Leaf Rag” plays as Thaddeus Walker comes out puffing on a cigar. He hands the lit cigar to a child in the stands and then gropes another female on his way down to the ring.]

Hart: It is good to see Thaddeus up to his old ways.

Nelson: Really, that doesn’t seem as bad as some of the stuff we have seen lately.

[Thaddeus steps in the ring and grabs the microphone from Chandler. He looks shocked.]

Walker: Scholar… I AM OUTRAGED at what I just heard. I never thought that you would join the “other side!”

The ChED: What are you talking about?

Walker: You are attempting to be king, you have sided with the limeys! Heavens to Besty, you are just another Benedict Arnold. That is it, your suspension from the WGL is now a full on expulsion!

[Thaddeus rolls up his sleeves.]

Walker: It is about time I showed you the penalty for betraying your country and the Gentlemen’s code of conduct.

[As Thaddeus puts up his dukes, Chandler just slaps him across the face and then kicks him in the gut and follows up with a scoop slam.]

DING DING DING

Nelson: This one is on as soon as Chandler begins to get curt with Thaddeus. He pulls Thaddeus back up but gets hit with an uppercut. Thaddeus follows up with hard jabs to the side of Chandler. Chandler follows back up with a left hook of his own that Thaddeus ducks. Thaddeus with the alleyoop on Dalmon.

Hart: The most steam powered move in wrestling today!

Nelson: Thaddeus on a role as he bounces off the ropes and hits a standing elbow on Dalmon. Thaddeus picks him back up and puts him a headlock. Chandler circles behind him and hits a fisherman buster! He follows up with a running stomp on Walker. Then he gets the misplaced man with a fist drop. Chandler now lifting Thaddeus up over his head. We saw this at Will of the Warrior.

Hart: He is shooting through the walls of heartache!

Nelson: Walker is slammed back down by that old school move. Well… well… not that old school compared to Thaddeus. Chandler with the pinfall.

ONE

TWO

Nelson: Thaddeus kicks out and begins fighting back with hard punches to the skull of Dalmon. Thaddeus trips him up and puts him in the airplane spin! He drops Chandler down. Chandler back up but very dizzy!

Hart: What an effective move!

Nelson: Thaddeus looks at Dalmon and calls him a “nancy boy” and tells him to take this back to the queen and sets him up for another alley-oop. But Chandler reverses it into a wrist exploder. Chandler pulls him up and again and goes for the Ice 9 but the gentlemen squirms out of it and hits Chandler with a clothesline. Chandler back up and hit with several jabs from Thaddeus.

Hart: Both men should be wearing those golden gloves by now.

Nelson: Chandler starts blocking then dodging. Thaddeus irish whipped to the corner and Chandler attempts the exclamation point but Thaddeus ducks it and instead hits a rolling uppercut. Thaddeus Walker with the pinning attempt.

ONE

TWO

Nelson: Chandler with a kick out! The two former friends trade blows again but it is Chandler who responds with a knee lift to Walker. Chandler picks him back up and irish whips him to turnbuckle and follows with a running forearm in the corner. Chandler climbs up to the second rope and starts hammering in the punches.

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

FIVE

Hart: Look at how resourceful Thaddeus is.

Nelson: Thaddeus breaks the punches as he lifts Chandler up AND HITS A POWERBOMB!

Hart: Thaddeus can do a powerbomb?

Nelson: I guess so. Thaddeus hooks the leg.

ONE

TWO

Nelson: Chandler with a kick out! Thaddeus picks him but Chandler reverses it and hits a crucifix slam. Chandler follows up with a running leg drop. The ChED pulls him up now and it looks like it is time for the big finish.

Hart: The most environmentally friendly move in sports entertainment.

Nelson: Chandler hits the Ice-9 on Walker and this one is probably over for Mr. Walker. The ChED makes the cover.

ONE

TWO

THREE

DING DING DING

Dixon: Here is your winner: Chandler Edsel Dalmon, The ChED!!!

[Aaron Blake holds up Chandler’s arm as Thaddeus slides out of the ring.]

Nelson: Chandler once again pulls off a victory on his own without any help and advances into the second round of the Lord of Punishment Tournament!

Hart: Can you imagine him as our King?

Nelson: Yes, and it scares me deep down inside!

[A dark, dingy apartment. Heretic sits at a table, he’s wearing an apron and is washed and clean, wearing a huge fake smile.]

Heretic: Happy thanksgiving, everyone! At this time, when we honor the slaughter of indeginous peoples, it’s time we think about our lives and what makes us thankful.

[The camera pans out to reveal that the other occupants of the table are life sized cardboard cutouts of Josh Cantrell.]

Heretic: I’m thankful for Josh Cantrell. Thankful that we have such a great man as our champion, a man who doesn’t HIDE WHO HE IS, a man who WILL DO WHAT IT TAKES. A man who finally has PROVEN HIMSELF, who isn’t a FAKE like all the others were.

[A loud ding interrupts Heretic. He jumps to his feet]

Heretic: The Turkey’s done!!

[He scrambles over to a small, dirty oven and opens it. He reaches in and pulls out what looks like a charred action figure.]

Heretic: Ah. Crispy Savior, just how I like it!

[He drops the action figure onto the table.]

Heretic: Looks delicious, doesn’t it?

[Heretic sits back down at the head of the table and looks over at one of the Cantrell standups]

Heretic: Don’t wait for me, Josh, dig in.

[The standup is silent, but Heretic seems amused with the answer it gives him.]

Heretic: That’s a good point, Josh. I really do need to teach him the true meaning of the holidays, don’t I? Don’t worry, Josh. I will. Next week, I’ll make Christian Roman give thanks!

[The camera fades out.]

Nelson: We’re back. We’ve seen The ChED advance, and now it’s time to see who else will be moving to round 2 of the tournament as the rejuvenated Devon Dice steps into the ring with “The Bastard” Jacob Baxter!

Hart: Really? Come on. This is like a bye for Baxter!

Nelson: I wouldn’t be too sure of that, Robbie. Baxter hasn’t been seen much recently, and Dice has been on a role

Hart: Baxter’s Baxter, and Dice is Dice. Do I need to say more?

Dixon: The following contest is for the first round of the Lord of Punishment tournament and scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, weighing in at 220 pounds from Atlantic City, New Jersey. Devon Dice!

[Clutch's "Electric Worry" plays as two red dice roll into the big screen and reveal the name "Devon Dice." Dice steps out from behind the curtain to a loud pop from the crowd. He raises his arms as he makes his way into the ring.]

Nelson: Devon Dice turning his career around, really impressive in his loss at Will of a Warrior, but tonight he has some more tough competition against Jacob Baxter, truly a tough first round opponent.

Hart: The beast is going to put Devon Dice in his place tonight, I don't see nothing but victory for Jacob Baxter.

Dixon: And his opponent, weighing in at 235 pounds, from Syndenham, London, England, Jacob "The Bastard" Baxter!

[The lights in the arena dim. White lights begin to flash in throughout the arena as the intro to Oasis' "F***in' in the Bushes" plays. As the song kicks in Jacob Baxter emerges from behind the curtain. He walks down the entrance way exchanging disgusted glances with both sides of the crowd, stopping at the end of entrance way to glance at the ring. He walks up to the apron and reaches for the top rope to hoist himself up. Baxter climbs into the ring and walks around exchanging looks with the audience and his lukewarm welcome.]

Nelson: Well as usual, Jacob Baxter looks pretty pissed off. This match should not disappoint.

Hart: Nope, I'm excited to see Jacob Baxter go to work on Dice.

DING DING DING

[Dice sticks out his hand looking for a handshake.]

Nelson: A bit of showmanship from Dice, Jacob Baxter doesn't look like he wants to shake Dice's hand.

Hart: Who would want to? The dude used to hang around with a monkey, you don't know where his hands have been.

[Baxter shakes Dice's hand and pulls him forward and delivers a kick to the midsection, followed by a belly to belly suplex.]

Nelson: And Jacob Baxter showing us why he's called "The Bastard."

Hart: And Dice showing us that he's still a moron.

[Baxter quickly pounces on Dice and begins to deliver forearm shots to the head of Dice.]

Nelson: Baxter really pounding on the head of Dice.

Hart: I love how he competes with a chip on his shoulder, take it to him!

[Dice continues to eat the blows as he rolls out of the ring. Dice gathers himself as Baxter starts to bark at him and not letting him back in the ring.]

Nelson: Devon Dice taking time to regroup, he's been hit with a bit of a surprise early on.

Hart: You heard him last week, he was still thinking about the ChED.

[Dice on the apron as the referee backs Baxter back to allow Dice in the ring. Dice is charged by Baxter. He ducks the clothesline attempt. Baxter slides under the bottom rope to the outside.]

Nelson: Dice ducks the clothesline, and Baxter able to slide outside the ring.

Hart: He's an athlete, Joel. Did that surprise you?

Nelson: Well here goes Dice, he's a pretty good athlete himself.

[Dice grabs the top rope and launches himself to the outside and landing a crossbody block onto Baxter.]

Nelson: Dice flying through the air. Incredible!

Hart: I hope he keeps doing that, he's going to hurt himself and it's going to be awesome!

[Dice gets to his feet and grabs Baxter's head. Baxter delivers a low blow and whips Dice into the ringside steps.]

Nelson: OH MY! Jacob Baxter using the steel stairs to his advantage as referee Aaron Blake beginning to count out both men.

Hart: Now that's how it's done!

ONE

TWO

[Baxter begins to slam Dice in the back with forearms.]

Nelson: Those forearms are like steel. His MMA background really helping him out here.

Hart: I'd like to see you and him in an MMA bout.

Nelson: Never gonna happen.

Hart: Chicken.

THREE

FOUR

FIVE

[Baxter lifts Dice and whips him into the post, shoulder first. Dice hunches over, holding on to the post. Baxter takes Dice's arm and whips it around the post.]

SIX

Nelson: Is Aaron Blake going to do something about this or just let Baxter destroy Dice's arm?

Hart: He can't do anything about it. Baxter strikes fear in 86% of people under five foot two inches tall.

Nelson: Is that a fact?

Hart: Mmhmm

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EIGHT

[Baxter rolls into the ring breaking the countout and grabs Dice's arm and locks in a triangle armbar of sorts with the post. The referee begins to yell at Baxter to break the hold.]

Nelson: Baxter's going to rip the arm right out of the socket.

Hart: Well good!

[Baxter finally releases the hold and Dice falls to the ground outside, as Baxter slides back out there. He lifts Dice up and rolls him back in the ring.]

Nelson: Well the action finally moves back inside the ring, Devon Dice's shoulder can't be feeling too good.

Hart: DUH!

[Dice gets to his feet and Baxter backs him with punches into the corner.]

Nelson: Big right hands from Jacob Baxter, Dice in the corner.

Hart: I think we might be seeing the beginning of an upcoming Violence Party!

[Baxter laughing at Dice. He goes for a big right hand, Dice blocks it and sticks his thumb in the eye of Baxter creating space. Dice hops to the second rope and nails a double axehandle.]

Nelson: Devon Dice turning the tables using the eye rake and sending Baxter to the ground. The fans getting behind Dice.]

Hart: DQ Dice! You can't put your finger in the other person's eye!

[A chant of "Roll the Dice" is heard from the crowd. Dice lands a quick elbow drop. He lifts Baxter to his feet and sets him up for a suplex.]

Nelson: Baxter up for the ride, and DOWN! Dice with a quick cover.

ONE

TWO

Nelson: And Baxter kicks out. Dice keeping up with his momentum, lifts Baxter and sends him into the corner.

Hart: Dice better stop putting these fans through all this, he's going to lose.

[Dice charges and delivers a monkey flip. He climbs the top rope, the fans begin to go crazy as Dice signals for the Snake Eyes.]

Nelson: This could be it! SNAKE EYES!! NOOOO!! Dice just drove his fist into the mat, Baxter rolled out of the way.

Hart: I knew he would miss, it's gonna be lights out for Dice!

[Dice gets to his feet and Baxter hooks Dice's head and leg and delivers a Fisherman's suplex.]

ONE

TWO

Nelson: And Dice kicks out of the bridge pin by Baxter. This match is living up to the hype.

Hart: It's been all Baxter with a splash of Dice.

[Baxter now arguing with Aaron Blake. Allowing Dice to get to a knee. Baxter gives up arguing and walks over to Dice. Dice throws elbows to the midsection, doubling Baxter over.]

Nelson: Dice now on his feet, and a DDT! The cover.

ONE

TWO

Nelson: And Baxter kicks out again. I thought Dice had it there, Robbie.

Hart: Baxter's a tough SOB, it's gonna take more than a DDT.

[Dice hooks Baxter from behind and delivers a german suplex.]

ONE

TWO

Nelson: Baxter just won't give up here!

Hart: He's a warrior!

[Dice frustrated lifts Baxter to his feet and just starts swinging lefts and rights, Baxter eats them and begins to throw punches of his own.]

Nelson: It's an all out slugfest in the middle of the ring. The crowd is going crazy.

Hart: Slugging it out with a kickboxer and karate master, how stupid of Dice!

[Dice stops throwing and ducks a Baxter punch. He sets him up in the Hard Eight.]

Nelson: Dice has Baxter set up! NOO!

[Baxter reverses the hold and has Dice set up in the The Bastardizer.]

Nelson: REVERSED BY BAXTER! HE'S GOT DICE!! NOOO!!!

Hart: GOOD DAY, SIR!

[Dice does a 180 spin and re-reverses the hold back into the Hard Eight.]

Nelson: DICE BACK IN CONTROL! HARD EIGHT! HARD EIGHT! THE COVER!

ONE

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THREE

DING DING DING

[Clutch's "Electric Worry" plays as Dice begins to celebrate his victory.]

Devon Dice: Here is your winner and advancing to Round 2 of the Lord of Punishment tournament, Devon Dice!

Hart: NOOO! He must've cheated!

Nelson: He won fair and square, both men gave it there all. Devon Dice moves on to the next round of the Lord of Punishment tournament.

[We now head backstage to find J.J. Carter and Brother Shabazz, sitting around in a locker room.]

Carter: Elvis Hunt supposedly wants to fight us in the ring. Maddie left me a note I found over here.

Shabazz: How do you know it’s Maddie?

Carter: It’s female handwriting, that’s for sure. And I’m not sure if Elvis has the educational capacity to spell half of this stuff properly.

Shabazz: Fair enough, but he will have to wait a few weeks, next week I got that opening round match with Muru.

Carter: Hopefully you do better than me. But time to move on though.

Shabazz: Don’t worry, this white devil will be taken down. God commands of it, and when the Messiah speaks, we all should be open to hear. Muru will be brought down, for divine prophecy commands of it. Now is the time for which the black race shall rise up and take their place at the throne, rulers of the earth. And I will become the victor of this tournament, I am just a vessel of the divine here to insert God’s desire upon all the earth. Even here in CWO, God has spoken and I am commanding the fight for black supremacy. I know you don’t believe me Carter with this, but this is what I truly believe I have been called for. One day you Carter and the rest of the CWO: wrestlers, staff, fans, everyone, will wake up and realize God’s command. Not Muru, Elvis Hunt, Maddie, or anyone else can stop God and me on this divine mission.

[The cameras cut backstage to the locker room of the Cow Palace. Chazz and Reg Mendel are in midst of a conversation. Both Father and Son looking aggitated with one another.]

Chazz: ...I just don't like it! John thought he could get through to him, how do you think you can? Hell, he doesn't even speak anymore! Did you see John's interview? All he did was sit there, and look like he wanted to choke EVERYONE. Are you TRYING to get yourself beaten up?

[Reg scoffs. The tension starting to rise.]

Reg: You're starting to sound like your damn mother! And I'll tell you like I told her before I divorced her gold digging behind. I do what I want, WHEN I WANT! If I want to talk to Nick Dangerous, I'll do it! His old man and I go back a long way, and I think I owe it to Bill to see his kid succeed the way I saw him succeed.

[Chazz picks up his United States title, and slings it over his shoulder.]

Chazz: See this? I'm a champion! Heck, I'm more than a champion, I'm your SON! You should be worried about me succeeding! Let Nick Dangerous do all the caring for himself, he's obviously way too good at it, with oh you know, trying to beat the crap out of all his friends because he doesn't need them anymore. Not to mention th...

[Chazz is interrupted by the locker room door opening wildly, with John Pilchard rushing into the room.]

Pilchard: You’re insane, Reg, insane! You don’t know what Nick’s become! He’s a weapon! He’s, well, DANGEROUS!

Reg: Listen bub, you keep yelling at me, and we're gonna have a big problem. And number two, just because he ditched some dead weight, doesn't mean you can talk crap about him. He's a professional, and you two jerkoffs are nothing but schemers. [Reg looks at Chazz.] And YOU could learn a thing or two from Nick Dangerous!

[Chazz rolls his eyes, throws up his hands, and looks irate.]

Chazz: No! No! NO! We're NOT going through this AGAIN! You think HE's better. I'm going to go prove to you that he's not!

[Chazz walks out of the room, making sure to bump into his father as he walks out of the room.]

[Commerical Break]

[Tiffany Tolberg stands in front of a cWo backdrop holding a microphone.]

Tiffany Tolberg: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time, the cWo World Heavyweight Champion, Josh Cantrell.

[Cantrell walks into the picture dressed in jeans, an Affliction t-shirt, and a black leather jacket with the still black cWo World Title over his shoulder. He looks at Tiffany, sliding the black sunglasses he was also wearing down the bridge of his nose and wrinkles his brow.]

Josh Cantrell: What?

Tiffany Tolberg: What do you mean “what”? You asked for this time to speak.

Josh Cantrell: You're damn right I did, but I'm the World Champion I shouldn't have to ASK for time to speak and I damn sure don't need you standing here for me to talk, so hit the bricks.

[Tiffany looks insulted, but just shrugs and walks away.]

Josh Cantrell: That's better, but yeah she's right I did ask for time to speak because I'm here and they ain't paying me just to sit in the back with my thumb up my ass so I figured I'd hit you with a little behind the scenes info you might not know.

[Cantrell smirks and removes the sunglasses completely, the bruises and cuts on his face from Will of Warrior are still visible but appear to be fading.]

Josh Cantrell: Throughout the history of this business the World Champion has always been the poster boy, or the face of the company when it comes to marketing and promotion. When Heretic was champion we couldn't very well do that, so it was just a random roster member, usually a female, sent out for these little PR tours and stuff. At that time we were really pushing the Womens Division and we all know tits sell better than some psychopath. Yet now here I stand holding the most prestigious title in the industry having overcome adversity my whole entire life and they send Johnny Serious to do some public relations bull[beep] on the East Coast while cWo tours California. Maybe I'm not exactly politically correct, and I'm far from a role model but history is precedent and I'm not cleared to compete so I should be the one out there instead of sitting backstage just watching the show.

[He now appears to be becoming visibly angry.]

Josh Cantrell: Serious is getting what he wants at Veneration, but I don't want to wait. I think Will of a Warrior gave me the thirst for blood because I'm dying to get in the ring whether it's with Johnny Serious or Joel Nelson. The way I see it, since I'm trying to beat that rap that I'm as bad as Heretic I'm gonna do something he never did during his entire reign; I'm gonna defend the title on free TV even though YOU...

[He points into the camera.]

Josh Cantrell: don't deserve it! By next week I'll have all the stitches out and be medically cleared to get back into the ring, so we're gonna have a World Title match right here on Driven and I got a whole week to decide who I wanna beat up.

[He walks out the picture and the scene cuts back to ringside.]

Hart: Did you hear that Joel? Josh Cantrell will be in action next week and he doesn't care if it's against you!

Nelson: I hope it's not, I've always hated when Announcers get put into the ring.

Hart: Me too, but this time I wouldn't mind.

Nelson: I'm sure you wouldn't.

[“The Stroke” by Billy Squire hits the PA as Mike Logan comes out with a wild grin on his face. He has a microphone in his hand as he walks down to the ring.]

Nelson: I have no idea what to say about this guy anymore. I can’t even call him perverted. From Mary-Joe Wolf’s account, he is in essence a criminal.

Hart: I can’t disagree with you. Even I can’t look at this guy the same way.

[Logan slides into the ring with the microphone in hand as the arena is engulfed with boos for Mike Logan. He just smiles the whole time and waits for them to quiet down.]

Nelson: These fans really showing what they think of Mr. Logan. Why no one has called the cops, I don’t know.

Hart: I’m sure he has, but the cops were probably female.

[The crowd finally quiets down and Logan begins to talk.]

Logan: I know that you guys are all looking forward to the Lord of Punishment match that is to come. I want to tell you all a little bed time story about one of the participants of this match. You see, a couple weeks ago, this lovely senorita and her lawyer lost a match and in payment, I got to have my way with them. You can see from my bruises, that it was one wild night with those two ladies. I think you all have the right to know what happened detail by detail.

Nelson: Great, he is going to continue to humiliate these two girls after what apparently was a violation.

Logan: First I laid both ladies down and gave them a strip tease. Then I began to slowly wiggle off their clothes, first Mary-Joe then Chastity. They didn’t even put up…

[Suddenly, a plain jane Mary-Joe comes out from the backstage area with a microphone. She rushes to the ring.]

Mary-Joe: HOLD IT!

Hart: I hate to say it, but I feel sorry for her.

Nelson: If the allegations are true then I don’t think anyone can’t help but feel sorry for her.

[Mary-Joe slides into the ring.]

Mary-Joe: How dare you exploit what you did to us! How dare you take advantage of a poor virgin. You know she wouldn’t resist. Yes, it was a wild night, but the thought of you with your slimy hands all over her and then on me. It was disgusting! And the way you made her cry was horrible.

Logan: She liked MJ, you know she liked it! Hell, I think you liked it! I was surprised that she didn’t put up that much of a fight to be honest.

Mary-Joe: What was she supposed to do, you were overpowering both of us.

Logan: She was just to lay down and take it like she did.

[Mary-Joe goes to slap him but he grabs her arm as she looks terrified. Suddenly, Chastity McGavin comes running down the rampway.]

Nelson: Chastity is back and rushing to save her longtime lawyer from the man who violated these ladies.

Hart: How can she do anything though? He made her cry last time!

[Logan throws Mary-Joe down just in time to take a few headshots from Chastity. She follows up with a huge leg lariat. She irish whips him to the turnbuckle and slams his head into it. She then tosses him out of the ring. Mary-Joe is laying on the mat as Chastity stares down Logan. Chastity then looks at Mary-Joe with confusion as well.]

Hart: Chastity just took out the trash. Now her and Mary-Joe can…

Nelson: She seems to be confused by Mary-Joe as well. What happened between these three.

[Mary-Joe mouths something to her and points to Mike Logan getting back up outside the ring. Chastity turns around to see him climbing back in. Before she can rush to battle him again, MARY-JOE blasts her with the briefcase on the back of the head.]

Nelson: WHAT THE HELL?

Hart: Did Mary-Joe just…

Nelson: I think she just betrayed her client. WHY? What is really going on here.

[Chastity falls forward just in time to go into Logan’s arms as he delivers the ego stroke to her.]

Nelson: And Mike Logan adds insult to injury! As it seems Mary-Joe looks delighted!

Hart: The last time I saw that saucy look on her face was…. Wait… I get it.

Nelson: Get what?

[Mary-Joe walks up to Logan and caresses his chest. He pulls her by the hair and pulls her in for a big sloppy kiss over the body of Chastity McGavin.]

Nelson: That is disgusting! Chastity’s trusted advisor is now making out with the man who has tried to sexually abuse her. Although, I’m not sure that is even true anymore.

Hart: But why?

Nelson: That is what I would like to know.

[Mary-Joe holds the ropes open for Mike Logan. He hops down and then carries up the rampway. They continue to make out until they reach the top. They look down at Chastity coming to and laugh at her. They make out again as the lights dim and the jumbotron reads "Please Insert Card and Enter PIN" machine dispensing noises sound as the Mac Machine enters the arena. They smile as Mac Machine passes by them. Once he is at the bottom of the ramp they disappear behind the curtain.]

Nelson: Oh great! They timed this perfectly because now it is time for Chastity’s Lord of Punishment match.

[Mac Machine refuses to enter.]

Nelson: I think Mac Machine is refusing to wrestle a knocked out female opponent. Aaron Blake is signaling that they are going to wait until she comes too. I guess we are going to take a commercial break.

[Once the show comes back to commercial Chastity is coming to in the middle of the ring as Mac patiently waits for her.]

Nelson: Welcome back, as you can see, Chastity McGavin having just been betrayed by her closest associate, Mary-Joe Wolf, is coming to. I’m not sure how much a difference that is going to make though because Logan and Mary-Joe just viciously assaulted her with a briefcase.

Hart: They should just cart her out of here. There is no way she is going to be able to compete.

Nelson: Aaron Blake is asking her if she wants to forfeit. Chastity doesn’t hesitate and just shakes her head. She is not going to give up her chance to be the first Lord of Punishment.

Hart: She is crazy!

Nelson: She is also extremely angry. She just got betrayed by Mary-Joe Wolf and the man that many would call her stalker, Mike Logan. I’d be worried if I were Mac Machine.

Hart: I wouldn’t! She is a woman and I don’t care how powerful she is, she just got beat pretty badly.

Nelson: We’ll see how she does.

[McGavin gets to her feet and spins around a little bit. She motions that she is ready to take on Mac Machine. Mac Machine reluctantly approaches her. They lock up and the match is on.]

Ding Ding Ding

Nelson: Mac Machine overpowers her and irishwhips her and delivers a clothesline to her. He picks her back up for a suplex that sends her back down to the mat. I’m not sure how long she can stay in this match given her condition. Mac Machine with the pin.

One

Two

Hart: Wow… I wasn’t expecting her to kick out of that.

Nelson: Mac Machine pulls her back up but she kicks him in the gut and bounces off the ropes and delivers a hurricanrana. That is a move we don’t usually see from Chastity but I guess desperate times calls for desperate measures. Chastity back off the ropes with a running liberation uppercut. She is trying to get control back her, but at this point it is going to be tough. Chastity tries for a cutthroat nekbreaker, but Mac lifts her up and tosses her towards the turnbuckle and follows up with a hard clothesline.

Hart: The size advantage is way too much not to mention that Chastity isn’t one hundred percent.

Nelson: Mac lifts her up with and gets her with another scoop suplex. He makes another pinning attempt.

One

Two

Nelson: And another kick out. She is not going to let this one slip by her hands that easily. He lifts her back up and irish whips here to the ropes. He goes for a big boot but ducks, she bounces back off and lands a running STO on Mac! McGavin quickly back to her feet and performs a double foot stamp on the chest of Mac. She slowly lifts him up but he doesn’t budge. Instead he lifts her up for a fisherman suplex but she wiggles out and hits him with an overhead kick.

Hart: I can’t see how she can keep coming back.

Nelson: Chastity quickly hops over the top rope and waits for Mac to get to his feet. Once he is up she springboards off the ropes with the bra burner. That might do it. Mac is on his back, she might be able to pull of the miracle win here.

[Chastity holds her head in pain and stumbles backwards. After a few seconds she rushes to make the pinfall attempt.]

One

Two

Nelson: Mac kicks out. That shot might have cost her the win just now. She pulls him back up but he answers with an elbow to the forehead and then lifts her up for a Faudulent Attempt! She manages to slide out of it and hit him with a roundhouse kick. Chastity waits him to get back up and tries for the Equalizer, but Mac dodges it and picks her up for a back body drop!

Hart: I know we have compared Chastity to a machine before, but Mac really IS a machine.

Nelson: Mac performs a big splash on Chastity and that might be all! You got to give her credit for staying in as long as she has. She is in both physical and emotional pain. Mac Machine hooks the leg.

One

Two

Hart: NO! I can’t believe it!

Nelson: Neither can I! Mac pulls her back up, but she starts fighting back, drowsy but fighting back. Mac irish whips her to the ropes. She attempts a clothesline but Mac side steps and picks her and quickly this time hits the Fraudulent Attempt! A hook of the leg and this is probably it for her.

One

Two

Three

Ding Ding Ding

Dixon: Here is your winner and moving onto the second round in the Lord of Punishment Tournament: The Mac Machine

[Mac Machine looks at Chastity but then walks out of the ring not celebrating.]

Nelson: Mac can’t be too happy about this victory!

Hart: Hey! He is moving on isn’t he?

Nelson: Yeah, he is moving on by taking out a woman who was just assaulted by her supposed best friend.

[Chastity pulls herself back up with an angered look on her face. She slides of the ring and stomps up the ramp.]

Hart: Where is she going?

Nelson: One can only assume that she is going to be looking to give Mary-Joe Wolf and Mike Logan a lot of pay back.

Hart: Well, it won’t be in the tournament, that’s for sure!

Nelson: Folks, we’re up against our last commercial break of the night! When we come back, we will finally see our long awaited main event, as the women’s title situation will finally be resolved! Stay tuned!

Nelson: We’re back! For the last two weeks, we’ve been expecting to see…

[The crowd gives a mixed reaction as the introduction to "Tiger the Lion" by The Tragically Hip floats out the PA system. Gord Downie's voice croons over the music.]

"This is Tiger The Lion..."

"Give me the knuckles of Frisco..."

"If there's danger in the language, Gentlemen..."

"I suggest no further use of the two way radio..."

Hart: Looks like we’re gonna have to keep waiting!

[The song kicks in and Chazz Mendel walks with a purpose to the ring. The United States Title is fastened around his waist.]

Nelson: And here comes the United States Champion, Chazz Mendel. He is making a rare appearance on Driven tonight after missing last week's show due to injury concerns after the vicious chairshot he suffered at the hands of his Will of A Warrior opponent, Christian Roman. I have to say, it's good to see Mendel out here tonight.

[Chazz walks up the ring steps and gets into the ring.]

Hart: It is good to see him, Joel. But I hate the circumstances that brings him out. I don't know what's gotten in to Reg, but he's walking a real tight rope trying to co-exist with Nick Dangerous and in Nick Dangerous' world.

Nelson: You took the words right out of my mouth, Robbie. And after what transpired between the US Champ, his father, and John Pilchard backstage, I imagine that Chazz Mendel is out here to express concerns about exactly that.

[Donna Dixon hands a microphone to the United States Champion and makes a quick exit from the ring. Tiger The Lion fades out as Chazz starts to pace around the ring.]

Chazz: Ok, here's the deal. My dad thinks that Nick Dangerous is so awesome? I say that's a bunch of CRAP!

[The fans let out a few cheers.]

Chazz: What has he done? Why is he so special? I'm a champion! He's a nobody! And my Dad thinks he's some kind of hot stuff... Every time I've done something worthwhile, and every time I've done something positive for the Family name, THIS is the kind of thanks I get! Oh suuuuuure, he's all nice to my face, telling me that he's proud that I'm the US champion. But all the while, he was palling around with Nick Dangerous. Chatting it up about the "good ol days" with Nick's dad. Well no more!

[Chazz stops in his tracks, and looks at the stage.]

Chazz: This has gotta stop, and stop now. I'm gonna draw the line in the sand right now! Nick Dangerous, I'm calling you out!

[There's a chatter among the mixed audience in the arena as fans and Chazz Mendel await his call to be answered. Before long "Demoniality" by Arch Enemy hits the loud speakers as yet again a mixed response is heard throughout the crowd.]

Hart: Well the bell tolls for Chazz Mendel now Joel!

Nelson: Chazz Mendel might be in over his head, but you know what he might not be, if there's anything we learned at Will of a Warrior it's that Nick Dangerous is human after the beating he took against Sean Pason, and Chazz Mendel you may have forgotten, holds a U.S. Title defense victory over Sean Pason from just a month ago.

Hart: I was just making a comment, I didn't ask for his life story!

[Dangerous enters the ring and looks Chazz Mendel dead in the eyes, as Chazz doesn't show any signs of backing away, exchanging the same glance back as he begins to speak.]

Chazz: I'll admit it, I'm a little bit jealous. My old man has taken quite a liking to you, Nick. I bet you're having a ball with him going on and on about those old war stories of life on the road with your dad. Those are stories that he should be telling ME.

[A smirk appears on Nick Dangerous' face as Chazz continues.]

Chazz: But it's okay. Like every good story, there are two sides of it. MY good friend John Pilchard has let me know all about "Big" Bill Dangerous.

[The smirk quickly disappears from Nick's face.]

Chazz: Stories that, to be honest, if I told them right now, we'd have to move to premium cable. And I have to wonder. Why would you even be interested in a man, who in his hey-day didn't even acknowledge that his son, YOU, even existed? It's no wonder you've turned out like you have with a man like that raising you. You are not normal, Nick, and in this life, REAL LIFE, you have to have a sense of normalcy to even function. You have to SPEAK to get what you want. How the hell have you been living? Do you even know what it's like to be a part of society? How the hell do you get around, now that you've adopted the personality of a caveman? Have you even been outside of your hotel room, other than going between there and the arena? But then again when you can order pizza on the internet, there's not much use for talking anymore, is there?

[The fans continue to take Chazz's side.]

Nelson: This has gotten pretty personal, pretty quick.

Chazz: But at the same time, it makes me wonder. Maybe because you don't have a father figure in your life, you're trying to fill that void using my dad? I can understand that. As hard as he can be, at least he was there for me when I needed him. He is someone you can actually depend on, unlike Bill, of course. If it's because you miss "Big" Bill, then hey, I can understand wanting someone like, no, BETTER than him around too. But I swear to God, Nick. If you even so much as THINK about laying a finger on my father, I'll make you wish that you had someone to stick up for you, because I will RUIN YOU. Consider that your final warning. You cross that line, Nick... I'll end you...

Nelson: Wow.

[With few detractors at this point Chazz seems to be winning over the audience as Nick clenches his fists and steps closer to Chazz as the fans buzz that a fight's about to happen.]

Nelson: The battle lines have been drawn and it looks like Nick's about to cross it right now!

Chazz: You want to get this over with right now? Come on, make a move.

Hart: I don't know about this Chazz!

[Fans increase the volume of their cheers, but is stopped short when "Hair of the Dog" hits the PA system, prompting Reg to come out with a mic in hand.]

Reg: HEY! You two just hold the hell on!

Hart: Chazz better thank Reg.

[Reg Mendel rolls into the ring, and gets up as he gets in between Chazz and Dangerous.]

Reg: This has gone on long enough! Son, I know you have a lot of pride, but damnit, this isn't a fight you want to get yourself into.

[Fans boo as Reg goes on.]

Reg: You two can pick fights with whoever you want till your blue in the face. But as far as fighting each other go, I won't have it! As far as I'm concerned, you two are off limits!

[Fans boo even louder as Chazz holds his arms out, questioning Reg's decision, Reg looks like he has more on his mind but is cut off by the sound of "Calm Like a Bomb" on the PA system. Fans cheer as Sean Pason steps out of the entrance way.]

Hart: Everyone's makin' an appearance tonight!

Nelson: Is the ring big enough for Chazz Mendel, Nick Dangerous and Sean Pason?

Hart: I don't think this is gonna end peacefully!

[Nick steps past Chazz and Reg Mendel as he looks out towards Sean Pason. Pason thinks nothing of it as he fearlessly slides into the ring, getting in Nick's face as he tells Reg to give him his mic, Reg complies as Pason begins to speak.]

Pason: Well, well, well. Look what we have here in this ring? Now this is one tension filled situation. While I was watching this family feud unravel backstage, I couldn’t help my self but get involved. Since I’m sort of a fixer around here and for some reason I haven’t been doing my job for the past couple of weeks so I decided to lay low. What can I say I haven’t had the best month in CWO. Now Chazz I see you’ve got some issues going around but it doesn’t matter since I realize that you may want to add another issues to your plate.

[Pason walks over and focuses solely on Nick Dangerous as he closes in on him.]

Pason: Now I am a prideful being, I’m not going to lie. I take a lot of pride in knowing that I am one tough s.o.b in this ring. I give it all when I step into this ring and I damn sure make known that I will do anything for my people these fans all around the arena to give these fans someone they can appreciate and respect.

[The crowd begins to erupt in cheers as Pason slowly begins to speak again as tensions increase in the ring between everyone]

Pason: Now Nick I don’t make any excuses for myself, two weeks ago you were the better man. We took it to another level and at the end you came out on top and no one can take that away from you. You showed and proved that you can be truly dangerous. But something has been on my mind for the last couple of weeks. I have not been able to sleep because I realize that I can’t wait for a rubber match. Yes, you heard me right. Me and you have unfinished business, you said you could easily take me out. Both of us know that you went through hell to take me down, but the only problem is that you didn’t finish me. That’s right you didn’t finish the job so why don’t we make sure that one of us does.

SO TONIGHT RIGHT HERE IN THE COW PALACE IN SANNN FRANSISCO CA! STEP UP, USE THOSE BALLS OF YOURS AND LET’S GO RIGHT NOW!!!

Nelson: Doesn't get more straightforward than that!

Hart: How could he want to go through that again!

[Dangerous cracks his knuckles and stretches out his neck as he takes the mic from Pason.]

Nelson: Are we gonna get Pason Dangerous two tonight?

[Dangerous raises the mic to his mouth, but is cut off when Tony Awesome appears on the big screen.]

Tony "Totally" Awesome: Hold on guys, hold on. Now I like where you're going with this, the card's already in place tonight, and if you're gonna go at it I wanna make sure it's on screen. You guys wanna face each other? That's fine by me!

[Fans cheer loudly as Pason nods his head in approval.]

Tony "Totally" Awesome: But you're gonna fight next week.

[Fans then boo.]

Tony "Totally" Awesome: And the winner of the match will face Chazz Mendel for the United States Championship at Veneration!

Hart: How about that!

Nelson: That's huge!

[Fans cheer again as Pason and Dangerous remain face to face. Chazz stands at their side as he raises his title in the air.]

Nelson: Pason vs. Dangerous for the number one contendership of the United States Title! No matter who wins we're in for a hell of a match at Veneration!

Hart: As far as I'm concerned United States gold is an inevitability for Nick Dangerous.

Nelson: I have a feeling these fans would beg to differ. We gotta go for a commercial break folks, we'll be right back with our min event!

Nelson: Folks, this one has been months in the making. It has been slated on the last three weekly cards including WILL OF A WARRIOR yet it is maybe finally going to happen right now. Word is, Evette is here. She had a long talk with Tony Awesome yet no one has been able to confirm or deny that these talks took place today. But I have here, a women’s match for the title is going to take place right now!

Donna Dixon: The following match is scheduled for one fall, and is a triple threat match for the cWo WOMEN’s Title. Making her way down to the ring first, from Boca Raton, Florida, JEEEEENNNN DIAAAMMMOONNNDDD

Nelson: This is Jen Diamond’s first shot for the cWo Women’s title.

["Physical" by NIN plays and the Omega flashes on the screen as Jen Diamond makes her way onto the entrance ramp. Walls of pyros shoot up from either side as the ramp as confidently strides to the ring. She climbs up onto the apron, climbs into the ring and raises her arms to the fans, bringing on a chorus of boos.]

Donna Dixon: And from Boston, Massachusetts, LAAAANNNNA LEEEEXXXXINNNGGTTTOOONNN!!!!

[A strobe light flashes from the entrance way as the intro to Justice's "Genesis" hits. As the song kicks in, Lana Lexington bursts out from the entrance way jumping up and down, looking excited and ready for her match. She is welcomed by cheers from the fans and acknowledges them with a wave and smile as she makes her way to the ring. Lana climbs on to the apron and faces the crowd with her back to the ropes. She outstretches her arms and does a backflip into the ring and lands in a pose with her feet crossed and her arms outstretched. The fans cheer as she flashes another smile as the music fades]

Nelson: Well, both Diamond and Lana are in the ring, and yet no sign of Evette.

Hart: I hope Evette retains her titles. These two women, though on my wish list, are nowhere near the talent Evette is.

Nelson: If Evette chooses to show up. This is something that was supposed to happen, and still hasn’t.

Donna Dixon: And from New York City, the cWo WOMEN’S CHAMPION, EEVVVEEETTTEEEE!!!!!!!!

Nelson: Still no Evette, still no music.

[Everyone in the ring stares at the ring entrance]

Nelson: The ref is getting ready to signal for the bell but wait!!!!!!

[If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home
You say: If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home!
G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S, yeah
G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S
We flying the first class
Up in the sky
Poppin' champagne
Livin' the life
In the fast lane
And I won’t change
By the Glamorous, oh the flossy flossy]

[Evette makes her way down to the ring, wearing short female shorts with a dollar sign printed on the ass and a GLAMOROUS tee shirt. She is carrying her cWo Women’s title over her shoulder. She is being walked down the aisle with members of the cWo Team of Officials.]

Nelson: After her absence at WILL OF A WARRIOR, Tony Awesome was taking no chances on Evette, who has yet to explain herself except that her flight was “delayed”. Doesn’t her husband own a private jet?

Hart: Maybe they traveled separately.

Nelson: Obviously they did. Mr. Rich was there for his match. But what about the last two weeks? Where has either one of them been!

[She steps in the ring through the lower rope, walks to the center of the ring, and gives a smile and waves to the fans who obviously hate her. She hands the title to the ref and gives him a small kiss on the cheek as he lifts the title in the air.]

Nelson: Oh come on.

Hart: What? She can’t be nice?

DING DING DING

Nelson: And the bell rings as Evette quickly tries to make an escape to the outside but both Lana and Jen grab Evette by the hair and toss her down.

Hart: Easy, Evette needs that hair!

[Lana and Diamon take turns exchanging kicks to Evette]

Hart: This is unfair. They are teaming up on Evette!

Nelson: Serves Evette right for all the double crossing crap she has pulled over the last several months.

Hart: Oh what do you know? You’re still new to DRIVEN!

[Lana picks up Evette, Irish whips her into the corner and Diamond runs with a Handspring Elbow to Evette. Evette falls to her knees, but Diamond picks her up to her feet and scoop slams her to the mat and for the pin]

ONE

Nelson: And Lana drags Diamond by the foot off Evette, and then applies a foot choke hold on Evette.

[Lana grabs the ropes to add more tension on the choke hold before the ref signals for Lana to break the hold. Lana picks Evette up, and hits a chick kick sending Evette back down. Lana goes for the pin.]

ONE

TW….

Nelson: And now it’s Diamond who drags Lana off Evette, breaking the count.

[Lana gets back to her feet and the two begin screaming at each other in high pitched voices]

Hart: It was only time before these two would lose their control!

[Diamond shoves Lana. Lana stares for a moment, looks down at Evette, and then shoves Diamond back. ]

Nelson: And now this match has really begun!

[Lana shoves Diamond into a corner and begins giving hard chops to Diamond’s chest. Lana drags Diamond to the center of the ring and Irish Whips her against the ropes.]

Nelson: Lana with a clothesline but Diamond ducks, bounces off the ropes, and comes back with her own clothesline.]

Hart: And look at this strategy by the champion!

[Evette rolls out of the ring and stays on the ground.]

Nelson: Neither Lana or Diamond take notice.

[Diamond picks Lana up and scoop slams her down to the mat. Lana turns around to get up, but Diamond starts kicking Lana in the lower back.]

Nelson: Jen Diamond beginning to work the back of Lana. Lana is much smaller then Jen Diamond, and this is where Diamond can over power Lana.

[Diamond picks Lana up in a powerslam position and…]

Nelson: Diamond with the RUNNING POWERSLAM, and this one could be over as Jen holds Lana in a pin]

ONE

TWO

TH..

Nelson: Lana kicks her feet against Jens head and wiggles out of that pin.

Hart: Evette….Where are you?

Nelson: It’s part of that STATEGY you said Evette was using!

[Diamond up to her feet first, picks Lana up into a GERMAN SUPLEX]

Nelson: And Diamond continues to work on the back.

Hart: Well, if someone other then Evette wins, I hope it’s Jen Diamond!

Nelson: Nice of you to have that ethical unbiased opinion.

[Jen Diamond picks Lana back up and throws her into the TORTURE RACK]

Nelson: And this one could be over.

Hart: There is no way that the mini Lana Lexington could get out of this one.

[Jen Diamond continues to apply the hold, but Evette sneaks into the ring and gives a double axe handle to Diamond’s back.]

Hart: I told you Evette was still in this! She is my top choice!

Nelson: Never keep your eyes off the champion!

[Diamond drops Lana Lexington as Evette grabs Diamond by the neck and hits a running bull dog. She then quick gets up and hits a standing leg drop on Lana Lexinton.]

Hart: Within seconds, Evette has ultimate control of this match!

[Evette gets back up, goes over to Diamond and hits a STANDING MOONSAULT. Evette stands back up, gives a quick wave to the crowd]

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Evette pushes Lana out of the ring, and then goes for a pin on Diamond]

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T….

Nelson: And Diamond kicks out!

Hart: Damn….I mean, wow that was close!

[Evette gives the ref a long cold stare before walking over to Diamond. She picks Diamond up and Irish Whips her against the ropes…]

Nelson: And Lana grabs Diamonds feet and drags her to the outside of the ring.]

[Lana and Diamond begin trading punch for punch as Evette just stays put in the inside of the ring.]

Hart: Once again, Evette plays it smart. Let the two broads fight it on the outside.

[Diamond Irish Whips Lana into the steel barricade as the ref begins to count]

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[Diamond goes to climb back in the ring but Evette runs and delivers an elbow to Diamond’s face, sending Diamond to the ground. The ref pushes Evette back to the center of the ring and begins to count again.]

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Nelson: Wouldn’t that be something, Evette winning by a count-out.

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[Lana and Diamond both look at each other and both rush into the ring]

Nelson: And both women using their heads….

[Lana and Diamond both walk towards Evette, backing Evette into the corner. Evette drops to her knees and begs for mercy.]

Nelson: The true Evette is out, showing how much of a coward she truly is!

[As Diamond and Lana stand next to each other, watching Evette beg, Evette comes up with a DOUBLE LOW BLOW! Both women fall down to their knees.

Nelson: What a cheap shot! There may be nothing there, but it still hurts!

Hart: This is a match for survival JOEL. I endorse any move Evette will do.

[Evette then dives with a double clothesline taking both Lana and Jen Diamond to the mat. Evette goes to pin both.]

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THR….

Nelson: And both women kick out! That was very close as Evette back up to her feet and is now kicking both.

Hart: Evette should have been called the winner right there.

[Evette goes to pick up Lana but Jen Diamond from behind, rolls Evette into a pin]

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THR…

Nelson: And Evette just barely escaping out of that one and she rolls to the outside. And now Diamond with that ice cold stare at Evette but now it’s Lana with the roll-up pin to Diamond!

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THR…

Nelson: And Evette kicks Lana in the back, stopping the count and boy Robbie was that close!

Hart: Yeah, a little too close. Evette needs to stay closer to the action.

Nelson: I thought you liked the strategy of staying on the outside?

Hart: Only at the beginning of the match you fool! Not when these women have been battling it out for quite a time! You need to stay close, so that you can’t lose by a pin!

[Evette picks Lana up and gives her a hard slap to the face.]

Nelson: Very unlady like.

Hart: What do you know? You haven’t been with a lady once in your life you’re so busy with your wrestling magazines.

[Evette picks Lana up from her backside with an Atomic Drop and as Lana stumbles forward, Evette hits Lana with a …]

Nelson: And it’s Evette with the running bulldog. Evette showing some athleticism, even after several weeks off.

Hart: Evette it probably the most athletic woman in the division, which is why she is champion.

Nelson: Evette is the women’s champ because she is a master manipulator and cheats her way through everything.

[Evette back to her feet is met with a flying clothesline from Jen Diamond, knocking Evette into the ref and sending the ref down.]

Hart: Where the hell did she come from?

Nelson: Always keep your eyes on all opponents.

[Diamond picks up Lana and goes for…]

Hart: It’s Sweet Dreams for Lana –

Nelson: But the ref is knocked out and there is no one to check. Lana is struggeling.

[Lana stumbles backwards into the turnbuckle, forcing Diamond to break the hold. Diamond goes for the Sweet Dreams again but…]

Nelson: Lana counters the move, sets her self behind Diamon and…and hits THE LEXICUTION on DIAMOND. This one could be all over as Lana goes for the pin cover. The ref still knocked out.

Hart: You have to go for the pin when the ref is conscious Joel!

[Lana gets up and walks over to the ref to wake him up but is met with….]

Nelson: You got to be kidding me. Evette with brass knuckles, hits Lana in the back of the head. And now she is setting up for and hits THE DIRTY LITTLE SECRET.
[Evette puts the knuckles back in her big wrestling heels and goes for the pin cover.]

Hart: Told you, never take your eye off an opponent!

Nelson: And here comes the ref as he slowly makes his way to the pin cover…

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DING DING DING

Nelson: And Evette retains her title. She no shows a Pay Per View, disappears, and then comes out tonight and cheats her way to another victory. Boy, does she get away with everything.

Hart: Evette won tonight, because she is smarter than her opponents. Plain and simple.

Nelson: If that is what you think, then you’re crazy. Why the hell was Evette even allowed to hold onto her title? What is her game?

[If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home
You say: If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home!
G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S, yeah
G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S
We flying the first class
Up in the sky
Poppin' champagne
Livin' the life
In the fast lane
And I won’t change
By the Glamorous, oh the flossy flossy]

[Evette grabs her Women’s title and quickly rolls out of the ring as Diamond stands up and gives another ice cold stare down at Evette, but Evette, reacts in her usual way by waving and smiling at the unhappy crowd.

Nelson: These fans were here to back Lana Lexington, and Lana is the one who once again gets screwed over by Evette. And Jen Diamond, who was so close to victory, and she too has to sit back and watch this woman, who would rather be on a RUNWAY then in the squared circle, watch her with her cocky arrogance. And believe me, Diamond is not the best of hearts, but you could tell she wanted this one.