Well my boss called me up and said to come into work.
I just hung up on that slave-driving jerk.
I'm goin' to Rasslin!
Goin' to Rasslin!

You think I'd rather be sweatin' on the dock?
Or watching somebody use a hammerlock?
I'm goin' to Rasslin!
Goin' to Rasslin!

R-A-S-S-L-I-N That's Rasslin'

I like to watch ASM smash his axe off the corner post
And that Hooligan kick delivered by Jacob Baxter
Johnny Serious and Muru are what I like the most
And the alley opp and aeroplane spin like only Thaddeus Walker can!

Boss called again said it's time and a half if you come in tonight
I just had to laugh
I'm goin' to Rasslin!
Goin' to Rasslin!

R-A-S-S-L-I-N That's Rasslin'

Well my girlfriend called and friend she could be a model for Fredrick's of Hollywood
But she was hassled, really hassled!
Said I could come over early and stay real late
But I told her honey if we got a date we're goin' to rasslin
Goin' to Rasslin!

R-A-S-S-L-I-N That's Rasslin'

As Chazz Mendel when he's really high in flight
Cool as Ice Devon Dice when he's out there struttin'
Big Ronnie Wilkins must be seven foot nine!
I wouldn't miss this for a dozen girls.
I wouldn't miss this if for nothin'

I said Honey I hope you ain't hurt
She said I'm puttin' on my rasslin' shirt
I'm goin to rasslin!
Goin' to Rasslin!

R-A-S-S-L-I-N that's Rasslin!

Well last night I dreamed my life was over
There were golden streets and fields of clover
And the lights, they were dazzlin'.
I looked for ol' Prophet Mohammad at the pearly gates
I found a note that said I won't be too late
I'm goin' to Rasslin'
Goin' to Rasslin!

R-A-S-S-L-I-N that's Rasslin!

There's the gigolo Mike Logan with all his lovely ladies
There's Nick Dangerous with his trademark armbar
And I'll never forget the classic battles of seven years ago!
Two champions Chris Michaels and Notorious JON
Mohammad told me as he let me in
From now on, every Thursday, Karl, we're goin' to rasslin
Goin' to Rasslin!

He spelled it
R-A-S-S-L-I-N that's Rasslin!

Boy if I'd known this was gonna happen I wouldn't have bought these advance tickets!
Hey Mohammad, will all my virgins have a ringside seat?
Is ole' JJ gonna be up here any time soon?

R-A-S-S-L-I-N that's Rasslin!

[The camera pans around the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, Virginia as fireworks go off from the ceiling shooting towards the stage. The stage alights on both sides, then fireworks erupt from both sides of the cWo tron. The camera then focuses on the crowd, highlighting such signs as “40,000 words? PUH-LEAZE,” “I'd rather be fishing” and “John 3:16.” The camera then focuses on Joel Nelson and Robbie Hart seated at the announce position.]

Nelson: Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Driven! I'm Joel Nelson, and this is my broadcast partner, Robbie Hart.

Hart: Always a displeasure, Joel!

Nelson: Always?

Hart: Always.

Nelson: Well, we've got a great night of wrestling action for you including a match that you the people had a hand in making! We'd like to thank everyone who went to cWo-fed dot com and voted, and later on tonight you will see the winning women's tag team combinations hook up and throw down in the squared circle!

Hart: Hook up?

Nelson: Not like that, Robbie! You know, collar and elbow tie ups, arm drags, headlocks! Wrestling! Not... whatever you're thinking about.

Hart: I think it'd make for a much better show, honestly.

Nelson: And we'd be out of a job, partner. But folks, our main event tonight is sure to please as we've got the cWo World Champion Johnny Serious going one on one with "The Bastard" Jacob Baxter in a non-title match.

[Suddenly, "Tiger The Lion" starts playing over the PA and Chazz Mendel makes his way out onto the stage.]

Nelson: Here comes Chazz Mendel! He's not scheduled to be here, but it's always a pleasure!

[Mendel gets a great ovation from the crowd as he makes his way down the aisle.]

Hart: You kidding me? Ever since he beat Nick Dangerous at Warfare he's been doing nothing but losing!

[Mendel gets in the ring and salutes the crowd before asking Donna Dixon for her microphone.]

Nelson: Well despite his string of bad luck, he's still a fan favourite judging by the crowd's reaction here in Roanoke.

Hart: This is the home of Chris Michaels, and Michael Vick. These people know nothing but losers!

["Tiger The Lion" fades out, and Chazz looks out onto the crowd a moment.]

Mendel: You know, this isn't something I've normally found myself in over the years. A losing streak... A genuine honest to goodness losing streak...

[Chazz pauses momentarilly.]

Mendel: It's odd, lemme tell you. The haters used to be my motivators, but something happened between here and Warfare. They all ran away, or were defeated in their own right. There's nobody left. Ever since I made Nick Dangerous quit, it's like I finally made it to the summit. There's nothing higher than where I went at Warfare... And with that comes another saying...

[Chazz pauses again.]

Nelson: I hope Chazz isn't trying to say what I think he's trying to say.

Hart: It'll be a sad day in cWo if he does!

[Mendel puts the microphone to his mouth again when the lights suddenly go out. The darkness is illuminated by the jumbo screen hanging above the enrance area. On it, is Darren Romeo. He is wearing a solid white custom suit complete with a tailor made shirt and tie.]

Nelson: What’s this? We’re going to here from Romeo now?

Hart: I wonder what he has to say…

[Romeo grins slyly into the screen and slowly shakes his head]

Romeo: Mr. Mendel, a moment of your time please. I was standing backstage and I couldn’t help but over hear your little…speech, there. I have to say, that I’m disappointed Mr. Mendel.

Hart: Dissappointed?

Nelson: Chazz Mendel is a hell of a competitor. He’s just hit a rough spot.

Romeo: You seem very, what’s the word…complacent with your monotonous performance as of late. In fact, you talk of this, this losing streak as if it is something to be proud of. You speak of being on top of a summit…about how there is nobody left…

[Suddenly the lights come back up and we are all blinded by the light. As our eyes adjust we see that standing behind Chazz is Apocalypse, his head cocked to the side. Chazz is so completely focused on Romeo on the screen that he doesn‘t notice the monster standing behind him]

Nelson: IT’S APOCALYPSE!!!

Romeo: Well Mr. Mendel…I’m here to tell you that there is indeed one person left. Let me introduce you to…APOCALYPSE!!

[As if on command, Apocalypse is lightning quick as he nails Mendel with the Apocalypse Slam]

Nelson: A vicious attack by the monster Apocalypse…

Hart: He doesn’t look like he’s done, we need someone out here to stop this!!!

[Apocalypse is relentless as he lifts Chazz back to his feet and whips him hard into the corner. He stalks menacingly forward at the stunned and nearly unconscious Chazz. He reaches out and sticks his massive fingers into Chazz’s mouth, holding his lower jaw like a handle. He jerks him forward and levels Mendel with a solid head butt, never releasing his jaw.]

Nelson: Oh man! That head butt looked sick!!

Hart: You see how he has him by the jaw? Not only is there a pressure point right in there, but the pain of being led around like that must be excruciating!!!

[Still being held by the jaw, Chazz is forced to the top rope by Apocalypse.]

Nelson: Apocalypse don’t do this…you’ll break his jaw!!!

[Apocalypse jerks his arm forward with amazing power, bringing Chazz off the top rope with amazing velocity. Still holding him by the jaw, Apocalypse slams Chazz onto the mat.]

Nelson: Oh my god! Apocalypse has just destroyed Chazz Mendel!

Hart: So much for going out with grace!

[Apocalypse finally lets go of his hold on Chazz's mouth as a few referees hit the ring. The referees tend to Chazz Mendel as Apocalypse steps away from him as Some Kind Of Monster starts playing. The cameras cut back to Joel and Robbie as the officials help Chazz out of the ring.]

Nelson: An already impactful night here in Roanoke Virginia as we've just witnessed Chazz Mendel be absolutely decimated by Apocalypse.

Hart: That was a hellacious beating, that's for sure. If Darren Romeo and Apocalypse weren't on people's radar, they are now!

Nelson: Absolutely right. We hope Chazz Mendel is alright. He's been taken to the back, the ring has been cleared, and it's time for our first scheduled match of the evening!

DING DING DING

Dixon: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and is a “fans choice” tag team matchup…

[Blue and white strobe lights start flashing on the cWo stage as "Boom (Here Comes The)" by Nelly begins to play over the P.A. system as we see Cassie Charisma emerge from the curtain with a cheerful smile on her face as she points to all the fans in the audience before making her way to the ring wearing a navy blue tank-top and matching soccer shorts with navy blue wrestling boots and matching kick-pads with matching elbow and knee-pads as well. She tags hands with as many fans as she can possibly get to before jogging to the ring and sliding under the bottom rope. She then climbs to the second turnbuckle of the nearest corner and points to all her fans again, encouraging them to cheer for her as she jumps down and walks to a neutral corner and stretches up against the ropes waiting for her opponent as the music dies down.]

Dixon: Introducing first, from Blountville, Tennessee… CASSIE CHARISMA!!!

[The lights in the arena dim as "The Somber Lay" by Eluveitie. begins to play. Bellatrix drake, dressed in a hooded robe, slowly steps into the aisle and strides to the ring, completely focused. She climbs into the ring and takes off her hooded robe, revealing ring attire that resembles celtic battle armor. She kneels and prays to the old Gods before jumping into the air and landing on her feet.]

Dixon: And her tag team partner, from Wiltshire, England… BELLATRIX DRAKE!!!

Nelson: Well, we got two of the three ladies out here that may face Mad Maddie at Total Control, which ever one you the fans choose.

Hart: Can we just get all three against Maddie at the same time? Please?

[Lights flash in tune with Fireflight's "Unbreakable" as the intro begins. 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.]

Dixon: And their opponents, first from Boston, Massachusetts… LANA LEXINGTON!!!

[And meanwhile sitting in the front row is Mad Maddie. “High Roller” by The Crystal Method plays over the arena briefly.]

Dixon: And her tag team partner, from Waterbury, Connecticut… she is the cWo Women’s Champion… MAD MADDIE!!!

Nelson: What is Maddie doing?

[Maddie, holding a beer in her left hand, waves to the crowd with her right hand.]

Hart: Drinking, go figure.

Nelson: Looks like we’re going to see Drake and Lexington start off the match here. And Lana wants very little part of this.

[Lana just turns around, to see Maddie talking in the front row. Then she just shakes her head in disbelief.]

DING DING DING

[Bellatrix rushes after Lana, and crushes her up into the corner. Lana just falls down into the mat. She then tries to pick her up off the mat, but Lana gets her foot on the bottom rope and tying herself down with it.]

Hart: Lana is down on her knees now…

Nelson: Only you would commentate on an observation like that and not smirk.

Hart: I’m just calling it like it is Joel.

[Bellatrix tries to slam her forearms down on Lana’s head, but Lana manages to headbutt her downstairs.]

Nelson: And Lana is already playing dirty.

Hart: How else do you stop a freak like Drake?

Nelson: I don’t know, oh, something more legitimate?

[But Drake is already back on her feet, and Lana goes back to the outside of the ring, walking along the outer edge of the mat.]

Nelson: And Bellatrix is rushing after her again!

[Drake charges towards Lana again, but Lana grabs on to the ropes and swings between the top and middle ropes, kicking her in the kidneys.]

Nelson: Whoa…

[Lana now back up on her feet standing in the middle of the ring, but looks outside again towards Maddie still sitting in the front row.]

Lana: [able to be heard from the first few rows] Are you going to get over here or what?

Maddie: [able to be heard from the first few rows] Come on champ, be a good sport and show us all what you got.

Nelson: And it looks like Mad Maddie is not too concerned whether or not she wants to get in this matchup.

Hart: Of course, she has beer. Why fight, she has what she wants.

Nelson: Possibly could be letting the other three wear each other down?

Hart: Maddie isn’t smart enough to think of strategy. Or sober enough. Either or.

[Bellatrix meanwhile grabs Lana by the throat, and tries to go for a two handed chokeslam. But Lana locks her legs around Bellatrix’s, and legsweeps her face first into the mat. Lana quickly gets up and rushes towards the turnbuckle.]

Nelson: Looks like Lana is about to fly here.

[Lana climbs to the top rope, and sets herself up to jump off. But Drake gets up herself, and is fully standing up by the time Lana jumps off the top.]

Hart: NO WAY!

Nelson: Bellatrix Drake just caught Lana Lexington in mid air, before Lana could deliver a moonsault.

Hart: That’s not possible.

Nelson: OH MY GOD!!! And she just got powerslammed right into the mat.

[Bellatrix does not go for the cover meanwhile, she goes over to the edge of the ring to stare down Mad Maddie, holding the Women’s Championship in her lap.]

Nelson: Looks like Bellatrix Drake here is trying to prove a point to Mad Maddie over there, be afraid. Of course that’s not Maddie’s type of thing, be fearful.

Hart: They’re both animals.

Nelson: Maddie beat Chastity McGavin for that title, which is no easy feat.

[From out of nowhere, Lana chops at the back of Bellatrix’s knees. She falls down on the mat after the fourth one, then tries to drag her over to the corner of the ring. But Cassie Charisma reaches out and Bellatrix tags her in.]

Nelson: And here we go, Cassie Charisma is now in.

[Cassie hits a jawbreaker on Lana, before jumping up to the top rope. Maddie meanwhile jumps over the security barrier and slides into the ring.]

Hart: Uh oh, I think we’re about to see a drunken brawl…

[From out of nowhere, Maddie is standing in the middle of the ring and delivers a super kick to Cassie as she jumps off the top rope. Cassie lands hard down on the mat, where Maddie is waiting to punch her repeatedly in the face. Hector Garcia tries to pull her away, but Maddie tucks her left arm underneath Cassie. Hector finally grabs Maddie by the right arm, getting her to stop.]

Hart: Maddie is a vicious animal, who is best needed to be tranquilized.

Nelson: Hector Garcia breaking it up, but as Maddie said recently – she just wants to rough up Cassie Charisma and ugly her up a bit.

[Maddie heads back to the outside of the ring, and back over the security barrier to take her seat in the front row.]

Nelson: What is she doing? She’s back over there again.

Hart: More beer?

Nelson: Back in the ring, Lana is finally up and looks displeased with Maddie.

[Lana meanwhile tries to drag Cassie into the center of the ring, but Cassie kicks Lana away. Lana again tries to drag Cassie in, but Cassie frees herself. Then Lana just runs over to the corner and starts climbing the turnbuckle, as Cassie struggles to get up.]

Nelson: And what is Lana going to try this time?

[Lana jumps off and tries to go for the split legged moonsault once again, but Cassie puts a foot up, and knocking Lana down. Maddie once again jumps over the security barrier, rushes to the ring, and tags herself in.]

Nelson: Whoa, Maddie has just tagged herself in.

[Cassie tries to get up, but Maddie has already slid into the ring and started pounding away once again.]

Nelson: And Hector Garcia now is just counting the punches thrown, but somewhere along the line he needs to break this up.

[Maddie gets off Cassie, but then starts kicking her in the back and in the side of the ribcage.]

Nelson: Mad Maddie might just be one of the most brutal female wrestlers this industry has seen. I’m not even sure I want to call her a wrestler though, considering the sheer physical brutality she gives out. I’ve never seen this sort of anger, rage, and hostility come from someone you’re supposed to call a lady.

Hart: Lady is giving her far far too much of a compliment. She’s a thug, a barroom drunk best accustomed to beating people over the head with pool cues for looking at their baby daddy the wrong way.

Nelson: God help us if Maddie ever has children, but right now this girl is just ferocious in the ring. As Maddie said earlier, she’s reworking Cassie Charisma’s face.

[Garcia once again breaks up Maddie, and resorts back to kicking her around. Bellatrix Drake meanwhile runs in the ring, but only to be kicked in the stomach herself. But she barely budges, and Garcia orders her to get out of the ring.]

Nelson: Looks like Bellatrix just bought Cassie a minute there.

[A woman wearing a Wellesley College hooded sweatshirt, sitting next to Mad Maddie in the front row, jumps over the security barrier as well and stands next to the ring.]

Nelson: And now it appears we have a fan that has rushed the ring. Where’s security!?!?

Hart: That’s not a fan. That’s Mary Joe Wolf!

Nelson: What?!?!

[Mary Joe pulls her hood down, revealing herself.]

Nelson: What the hell is Mary Joe Wolf doing here?

Hart: She was sitting right over by where Maddie was.

Nelson: Mary Joe Wolf is now hanging out with Mad Maddie? What is going on here? Last we saw her, Mike Logan dumped her two weeks at Driven 65.

[Mary Joe barks off a few commands to Maddie, who starts kicking at the legs of Cassie Charisma. Hector Garcia meanwhile still is dealing with getting Bellatrix Drake out of the ring.]

Hart: I can’t believe this. Mary Joe is working with the animal herself Mad Maddie.

Nelson: Mary Joe seems to have a track record of dealing with uncaged animals. Chastity McGavin was just an intense competitor, and Mike Logan is just a sick sick bastard.

Hart: Why? Why? That’s what I want to know.

[Garcia now has Drake out of the ring, but Maddie worked a physical toll on Cassie so long while he was not paying attention.]

Nelson: And Mary Joe is continuing to give orders to Maddie.

Hart: Uh oh…

Nelson: And there’s the signal from Maddie. Jack Daniels time.

[Maddie grabs the legs of Cassie Charisma, and locks her in the Jack Daniels. Lana Lexington meanwhile rushes across the ring, and knocks Bellatrix Drake off the apron.]

Nelson: Cassie looks like she’s going to tap.

Hart: I can’t believe what is going on here.

[Cassie starts tapping out.]

DING DING DING

Dixon: Your winners by submission, Lana Lexington and MAD MADDIE!!!

Nelson: Our champion takes down Cassie Charisma, and Lana Lexington battled rather dirty against Bellatrix Drake there.

Hart: And more shockingly, what in the hell is Mary Joe doing with that evil being?

["High Roller" By The Crystal Method starts playing. Lana starts to celebrate, but stops and watches Maddie simply leave the ring. She stares the champion down as she walks down the aisle.]

Nelson: Well, they were partners tonight but Lana Lexington only sees one thing when she looks at Mad Maddie, and that's her ticket to the women's title!

Hart: Can you imagine if we had the first father/daughter champions in cWo? I mean.. it would be a touching, heartwarming event!

Nelson: I think we've seen enough of those "heartwarming" moments between Lana and her Dad, Robbie.

[Suddenly the crowd bursts into cheers. Lana begins to wave and poses, thinking the ovation is for her, but learns otherwise when she's turned around and planted into the mat with a DDT from Jen Diamond!]

Nelson: Wait a second! It's Jen Diamond!

Hart: What? Who invited her!

Nelson: She's had unfinished business with Ms. Lexington for a while, and it looks like she's not gonna wait any longer!

[The crowd cheers as Jen grabs the leg of Lana and applies an STF!]

Hart: What's she doing?!!

Nelson: She's getting a piece of the woman who cheated her at Warfare and most likely stole her shot at the Women's title!

Hart: Stole her shot? She wasn't even in consideration!

Nelson: And why not? Because Lana was forced in into the voting by her dad's politics!

[Lana cried out in pain and Jen tightens the hold. Diamond laughs as Lana begins furiously pounding the mat... Jen releases the hold as Lana writhes in pain on the mat. The crowd cheers as "Physical" by NIN begins to play and Jen Diamond methodically exits the ring.]

Hart: What was that all about? That's all she did?

Nelson: She just showed she could make Lana tap out easily, Robbie. I think that just might resonate in the minds of the fans when it comes time to vote.

Hart: She better not ruin this!

[Driven goes to commercial break with a shot of Jen Diamond walking backwards up the aisle staring at the downed Lana Lexington.]

[Backstage we see a cWo staff member wearing a headset walking with a clipboard in his hand.]

Staff: I need Lou V. Rictor. Anyone seen Lou V. Rictor anywhere?

[Mac Johnson and John Pilchard are seen walking by.]

Staff: Either of you seen Lou V. Rictor?

Pilchard: What, do I look like his butler?

Staff: *sigh*Where is he!...

[Driven comes back from commercials to the announce table.]

Nelson: Folks, welcome back to Driven. If you've just joined us, we've had all sorts of shenanigans happen, starting off with Apocalypse's vicious attack on Chazz Mendel.

[The Driven logo flashes across the screen, and shows Mendel standing in the ring distracted by Darren Romeo.]

Suddenly the lights come back up and we are all blinded by the light. As our eyes adjust we see that standing behind Chazz is Apocalypse, his head cocked to the side. Chazz is so completely focused on Romeo on the screen that he doesn‘t notice the monster standing behind him]

Nelson: IT’S APOCALYPSE!!!

Romeo: Well Mr. Mendel…I’m here to tell you that there is indeed one person left. Let me introduce you to…APOCALYPSE!!

[As if on command, Apocalypse is lightning quick as he nails Mendel with the Apocalypse Slam]

Nelson: A vicious attack by the monster Apocalypse…

Hart: He doesn’t look like he’s done, we need someone out here to stop this!!!

[Apocalypse is relentless as he lifts Chazz back to his feet and whips him hard into the corner. He stalks menacingly forward at the stunned and nearly unconscious Chazz. He reaches out and sticks his massive fingers into Chazz’s mouth, holding his lower jaw like a handle. He jerks him forward and levels Mendel with a solid head butt, never releasing his jaw.]

Nelson: But as if that wasn't enough, Lana Lexington, fresh off of her tag team win in her Total Control "fan's choice" tag team match with Women's Champion Mad Maddie against Cassie Charisma and Bellatrix Drake, Jen Diamond made her presence felt as well!

[The Driven logo flashes across the screen once again, showing Jen Diamond's vicious STF on Lana Lexington.]

[The crowd cheers as Jen grabs the leg of Lana and applies an STF!]

Hart: What's she doing?!!

Nelson: She's getting a piece of the woman who cheated her at Warfare and most likely stole her shot at the Women's title!

Hart: Stole her shot? She wasn't even in consideration!

Nelson: And why not? Because Lana was forced in into the voting by her dad's politics!

[Lana cried out in pain and Jen tightens the hold. Diamond laughs as Lana begins furiously pounding the mat... Jen releases the hold as Lana writhes in pain on the mat. The crowd cheers as "Physical" by NIN begins to play. The Driven logo flashes across the screen one more time, the cameras focusing back in on Joel Nelson and Robbie Hart.]

Nelson: Robbie, so far tonight Driven has been all about making statements. First with the newcomer Apocalypse sending his vicious message to Chazz Mendel, then Jen Diamond's to Lana Lexington and I'm going to go ahead and assume Notorious JON.

Hart: I don't know why Jen would be mad at JON, they've got history! But Apocalypse has taken a big step by attacking a cWo institution like Chazz Mendel. Wait until Reg hears about this! He'll put Apocalypse and that Romeo in their places.

Nelson: With Reg's absense, I somehow doubt that'll ever happen.

[In the ring we see two stools, with two cardboard cutouts of Lou V. Rictor to the side of them.]

Nelson: We're back folks for what's supposed to be Lou V. Rictor's talk show segment Rock Talk, but from the looks of things he's not here.

Hart: I don't get it, we haven't seen him for weeks!

Nelson: Last we saw him he was unmasked as El Chuba Picante.

Hart: Think he's embarassed?

Nelson: I have to imagine he asked for this time.

Hart: Well we can't back out now, the cardboard cutouts are already in there, we can't take them down now!

[Suddenly Motley Crue's "Doctor Feelgood" hits the PA system.]

Nelson: Wait a minute.

[Multi coloured lights shine around the arena as the intro passes. With a burst of energy Victor Emmit jumps out from the entrance way wearing purple sunglasses, a tie dye jacket, no shirt, acid washed jeans, and cowboy boots. He comes down with a smile on his face as he looks relatively calm coming down the aisle.]

Nelson: We're sitting here waiting for Lou V. Rictor, and we instead have Victor Emmit. I don't know what his business is, he isn't on the card tonight.

Hart: Maybe Tony Awesome has a plan B. Maybe we're gonna get a surprise match instead!

Nelson: Well Victor doesn't look dressed to compete. He doesn't look like he's dressed for anything. How can he walk around like that?

Hart: Well like the song says, girls go crazy for a sharp dressed man, Joel!

Nelson: I don't see how that applies here. The way Victor's presenting himself tonight is anything but sharp. But let's talk about last week, let's talk about the fact that as it stands, Chris Michaels is out of the running for the World Championship thanks to this man.

Hart: He sure is isn't he!

Nelson: Who'd have known who would have been victorious if he hadn't shown his face and bashed a radio into the "HotShot's" head.

Hart: The way I see it Michaels had a chance to make nice with Victor and he blew it! They say you mess with the bull and you get the horns Joel! And if Notorious JON is the bull, then Victor's the horns!

Nelson: I think Victor owes the cWo fans an apology.

Hart: Maybe that's what we'll get, quiet down!

[Victor is in the ring, after picking up a mic seated on one of the stools.]

Emmit: So I'm kicking back in the locker room when someone tells they're looking for Lou V. Rictor because it's time for the Rock Talk. Well I may not be Lou V. Rictor, but I look at these cutouts here and if this guy is who everyone's out there looking for, we don't need 'em, because no one rocks more than me, so come on people now, smile on your brother, this is my show now!

Nelson: Can he do that?

Hart: Well someone's gotta take over right?

[Victor then takes a seat on one of the stools as fans continue to boo.]

Emmit: It's just a shame it had to be here in Roanoke Virginia.

[Fans boo louder as Victor looks unphased by the negative response.]

Emmit: That's right. Home of the HotShot! Home to the man who's probably out there somewhere picking itty bitty pieces of a broken radio out of his skull courtesy, of me.

[Fans continue to boo as Victor gets up from the stool and slowly struts around the ring.]

Emmit: But nevermind that one hit wonder. This is the Rock Talk, a place to talk about things that rock. Chris Michaels doesn't rock. But you know what does? Television Title gold. At Total Control the word through the grapevine is that Jackie Detroit is gonna have to pick two more possible opponents, and so far all he's come up with is...Thaddeus Walker?

[There's a mixed reaction at the mention of Thaddeus' name as Victor looks a bit disgusted.]

Emmit: Well allow me to make this right. Detroit, brother, what I'm offering you is a contender who knows what day it is. A contender that can bring a little rock 'n roll to the title. The best thing going today, Victor Emmit!

[Victor opens his arms to welcome adulation, but just brings himself more jeers.]

Emmit: I'm calling you out Jackie Gibson, let's make this official!

Hart: I like this!

Nelson: I wonder what Jack Gibson has to say about this.

Hart: If Thaddeus Walker is in the running, I think Victor Emmit has a good chance!

Nelson: Thaddeus Walker's a former United States champion, Victor Emmit's lost his last two matches!

[The lights go black, suddenly laughter (that of Johnny Vandal's) is heard over the sound system, which is spliced into "Hysteria" by Muse. The lights beam to the entrance where Johnny Vandal emerges. Two streams of bright pyrotechnics shoot up endless amounts of sparks before two loud bangs cease the activity. Johnny Vandal then makes his way down the ramp and towards the ring.]

Nelson: That's not the man Victor's looking for. That's Johnny Vandal!

Hart: What's that loon doing out here!

Nelson: There's definitely unfinished business here. Last we saw these two in the ring together Johnny Vandal hit his finishing maneuver on Victor Emmit to save Chris Michaels.

Hart: Please, he'd just as soon turn his back on Michaels before he'd save him. Ever notice that guy has a few screws loose?

Nelson: That unpredictable nature has helped Vandal make waves. A standout performance against Chris Michaels, a win against Chandler Edsel Dalmon last week.

Hart: He's wreckless!

[Johnny Vandal is in the ring as he takes a microphone sitting on another stool and takes a seat.]

Emmit: Alright if you wanna chill out while me and Detroit Jack figure this thing out feel free. Jackie!

Vandal: Chill out? No, no, no... If I wanted to be chill, I wouldn't be here. But then a moron like yourself starts declaring a title shot and it gets me to thinking... What did you do to deserve it Vic? It wasn't wearing that tye dye, because that's doing no one any favors.

Emmit: What're you talkin' about..man... I like this...

Vandal: Yeah, I get it. You rock out, whatever. But I've put people in hospitals. I've taken on former World Champions and worked them with ease. Did you see what happened to Chandler Dalmon? He's not here. Any guesses? No radio needed. I did it with my own hands Vickie... Imagine what else I can do. Meanwhile... What can you do?

[The fans let out an "oooh" as Victor looks taken back.]

Emmit: I'm Notorious JON's main man! I helped take Chris Michaels out of the Total Control main event!

Vandal: You're a coward. This Television Title needs to be around my waist so I can continue to get time on the shows. Continue to show these deprived saps what they want to see. Damage. I'm good at that. You aren't. Plus, you've got to look good to be on television, and you don't cut the cake. Ask yourself this Emmit... Can you do what I did to Michaels? Can you go toe-to-toe without a problems or radios involved?

Emmit: Oh come on brother, you don't want this.

Vandal: More importantly, can you go toe-to-toe with ME?

Emmit: I've got nothin' to prove.

Vandal: On the contrary Vic. You have EVERYTHING to prove... You see, I hurt you. I vandalized you in this very ring and I degraded you. And what did you do? Confront me? Call me out atleast? No. You ran and you went to Notorious JON for comfort. Well Vickie, he isn't here. Just you. And the fans want it. And any television champion contender should abide to what the viewers want Vick... What have you got to lose?

[Vandal gets up as the fans become interested in what could become of this situation. Victor Emmit gives Vandal a watery eyed look as he looks confused.]

Hart: Are we gonna get a fight?

Emmit: Look man, I don't wanna fight you. I'm a man of peace...

[Victor nervously gestures a peace sign.]

Emmit: I have no reason to FIGHT.

[In a panic, Emmit tosses the microphone at Vandal, as Vandal catches the mic Victor grabs the stool.]

Nelson: Look out!

[Vandal ducks the swinging stool, when Victor drops it and immediately escapes the ring, and backs up the aisle.]

Hart: Well so much for Detroit Jack Gibson! Vandal just spoiled the party!

Nelson: You have to imagine the Television Champion was watching this, he might wanna do some soul searching and decide if these two are his guys for Total Control. In related news United States Champion Muru made a similar decision earlier today when Jason Duran was able to get this...

[The cWo Logo flashes the screen as we see Muru looking at the camera in the locker room area.]

Muru: It wasn’t too long ago when I announced the choices for the United States title match at Total Control. Since then things have been turned upside down. So I figured I would clear some things up. Chastity McGavin is out. That was nothing of my doing but life goes on. Right now it will be Devon Dice and Mac Johnson. A third man has thrown his name into the hat. I am talking about ASM. I have to be honest I don’t care who the choices are. My goal is still the same, to keep this title around my waist. So if ASM wants it, ok he has it. At Total Control you the fans can choose Devon Dice, Mac Johnson, and ASM!

Nelson: We have to step away folks! Our main event of the evening is coming up next!

[Backstage we see a confused Tony Awesome talking to an EMT.]

Awesome: So you mean to tell me that you actually saw Mr. Rich walking on his own two feet?

EMT: Without question. We put him back on his wheelchair, we requested to give him a physical examination after his fall, but he refused. We wheeled him to his car. He got sick of us crowding him, got up, put his wheelchair in the car and left on his own. He can walk, there's no question.

Awesome: Thank you for letting me know.

[Cameras return to Joel Nelson and Robbie Hart.]

Nelson: Gee why am I not surprised? Mr. Rich faking an injury! How long has that been going on for?

Hart: Who's to say that man isn't lying? You know Mr. Rich has a lot of jealous Bettys who want to take him down a peg.

Nelson: If anyone's paid attention to Mr. Rich in cWo you'll find it easy to believe he's telling the truth. Well Total Control is little over a week away, what do we have in store for the huge Pay Per View event Robbie?

Hart: Well this has been bothering me all day...

[A graphic appears on screen showcasing Robbie Hart, Joel Nelson, Lance Wilden, and Peter Tiger.]

Hart: I might not even have a job to do this Sunday! The fans get to decide the announcers!

Nelson: If you're as sick of hearing Robbie Hart's voice as I am, you can vote him off!

Hart: Hey!

Nelson: Four announcers and there's only room at this table for three.

Hart: Vote me in! I'll send five bucks to everyone who votes Hart!

Nelson: No you won't. And who will be the contender for the Womens Championship?

[A graphic showcases Bellatrix Drake, Cassie Charisma, Lana Lexington and Womens Champion Mad Maddie.]

Nelson: Mad Maddie's first title defense will take place as fans have to decide who deserves it, is it Cassie Charisma, Bellatrix Drake, or Lana Lexington?

Hart: Whoever it is better hope it doesn't come down to a fist fight! And how about this...was just confirmed over the commercial break, Detroit Jack Gibson is game!

[A graphic highlights TV Champion Detroit Jack Gibson, Thaddeus Walker, Victor Emmit and Johnny Vandal.]

Hart: Detroit Jack Gibson will face off against either Victor Emmit, Johnny Vandal or Thaddeus Walker! This could spell the end of the TV Title, and the beginning of the Radio Title!

Nelson: And Robbie get this. I was just informed through my headset that Mr. Rich will be in action.

Hart: What!

Nelson: Mr. Rich. His first match back since the night after Cyberslam.

[A graphic showcases Mr. Rich, Giant Maxx, Barrett Hawk and J.J. Carter.]

Nelson: Fans, you get to choose Mr. Rich's first opponent in action. Giant Maxx, Barrett Hawk, or J.J. Carter!

Hart: Don't vote people! Don't vote! Mr. Rich is a man in a chair! This is a farce!

Nelson: Well the show doesn't stop there.

[A graphic then showcases Muru, Mac Johnson, ASM, and Devon Dice.]

Nelson: Muru puts his title on the line. The candidates are Devon Dice, ASM or after some controversy Mac Johnson.

Hart: I like Mac Johnson's chances, he's a big deal now in cWo, he's beaten ASM, he can beat Devon Dice, and after Total Control everyone will be talking about Mac Johnson.

Nelson: Would be John Pilchard's dream come true.

Hart: Then, comes our main event. For the World Heavyweight Championship...

[A graphic then highlights Johnny Serious, Notorious JON, Mike Logan and Jacob Baxter.]

Hart: Notorious JON, Mike Logan, Jacob Baxter all fighting for the World Heavyweight Championship!

Nelson: It all comes down to the vote, neither of these men are particular fan favorites. It will be interesting to see where this goes.

Hart: I like the three of them, I don't know who to vote for!

Nelson: Neither do I Robbie. Three controversial personalities who all pose a threat to Johnny Serious' World Championship...

DING DING DING

Benson: The following match is schedule for one fall, and is our MAIIN EVVVEENNNT!

Nelson: This is gonna be a preview of what could be at Total Control. This here is a non title match.

Benson: Making his way out to the ring first, Sydenham, London, England, weighing in at 235 lbs, he is the challenger, 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. ]

Nelson: Last week, we saw Chris Michaels lose his opportunity to be considered for Total Control after he lost his match to Notorious Jon. Baxter, still has a chance to be voted for Total Control!

Hart: Good, no one wanted to see another Serious/Michaels match anyways! Give the shot to someone who deserves it!

[Baxter 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.]

Benson: And making his way to the ring, from Hollywood, California, weighing 245lbs, he is the cWo World Champion, JOHNNYYY SEERRRIIIOOOUUUSSS!!!!!

[The lights go out as the Voice of Johnny Serious comes over the sound system and says "Are You SERIOUS." An orange light turns on in the arena as the song "Elevation" by U2 plays. Johnny Serious makes his way out, wearing the cWo World Heavyweight Championship Belt.]

Nelson: Serious has been a fighting champion, and since his victory over Andrew Phillips, has been one of little words, letting his ring work do the speaking for him.

[He enters the ring, goes to a corner, climbs the turnbuckle, unstraps the Championship belt and lifts it in the air to the crowd with a playful cocky smile as the regular house lights come back on.]

Nelson: Serious hands the title to ringside, and Robbie, I wonder, how does a champion treat a non title match.

Hart: Most champions treat it like it's the real thing, as if the title is up for grabs. They need to keep that feeling throughout the match, or the match can go downhill quick. And remember, they are the champion, and there is a certain level of respect you want to keep as champion, and losing non title matches loses respect with the boys in the back....but Johnny, he doesn't care about anyone but himself, so expect him to not care.

Nelson: I find that hard to believe as the fans are going crazy here tonight. I think Serious will treat this like the real thing, because he is one that does not want to disappoint these fans out here.

DING DING DING

Nelson: And this match is under way.

Hart: This right here will be a preview of what will happen at Total Control if Jacob Baxter wins the fans vote. My guess, Baxter takes this in 3 minutes.

[Serious takes a look at Jacob Baxter. The two move in and lock up in a grapple.]

Nelson: And Johnny wins this grapple, pushing Baxter into the corner and listen to this crowd Robbie. There is not a lot of love for Jacob Baxter.

[Baxter quickly gets out of the corner and runs towards Serious. Serious goes for a clothesline, sending Baxter down to the mat. Baxter gets back to his feet quickly as Serious goes to Irish Whip Baxter into a corner.]

Nelson: Nice counter by Baxter, sending Serious into the corner.

[Baxter quickly follows up with what he calls the Violence Party - consecutive forearm strike, chop combo ]

Nelson: This is a non title match, but you can bet both Mike Logan and Notorious Jon are watching this match-up, paying attention to any weaknesses that Johnny Serious may have.

Hart: And there are many!

[Baxter pulls Johnny into the middle of the ring and then hits a quick snap suplex into a pin.]

ONE

TW...

Nelson: And Serious kicks out.

[Baxter pulls Serious to his feet and Irish Whips him against the ropes. On Johnny's return, Baxter hits a Belly to Belly suplex right into a pin.]

ONE

TWO

T...

Nelson: And Johnny Kicks out again! It's obvious, Baxter is treating this like it was the Championship match.

Hart: Let's not forget it was Baxter who beat your beloved Johnny Serious for the cWo U.S. Title a little over a year ago.

Nelson: I haven't forgotten. I also haven't forgotten that it was Nick Dangerous who came into that match and hit Johnny in the head with a chair.

Hart: I don't remember that...

[Baxter pulls Serious back up to his feet and gets his knee up and knees Baxter in the gut. He then grabs Baxter by the neck and hits a DDT.]

Nelson: And Serious, showing us why he is the cWo World Champion, in a time of trouble, pulls a DDT out and just like that, he is very much in this match.

[Serious stands over Baxter and hits a standing Leg Drop on the throat of Baxter and goes for a pin him self.]

ONE

T...

Nelson: And Baxter kicks out.

Hart: Lucky streak of offense, I don't expect it to last long.

[Serious get to his feet, pulls Baxter up and Irish Whips Baxter into the corner of the ring. Serious follows up with a running elbow. Serious then pulls Baxter down and lifts him up in a power bomb position.]

Nelson: And Johnny hits a power bomb. He picks Baxter up a second time and powerbombs....Johnny now going for the trifecta as he lifts Baxter up a third time, but Baxter, with a sense of urgency, begins punching Serious in the head....Serious falls back, and Baxter for the pin!

ONE

TWO

TH...

Nelson: And Johnny kicks out, but Baxter almost stole that one....FAIRLY!

Hart: What's that supposed to mean?

Nelson: Let's face facts Robbie, Baxter isn't known for being fair all the time.

[Serious gets to his feet first, a bit surprised, he goes to pick up Jacob Baxter, but Baxter hits a low blow on Serious.]

Nelson: That is what I am talking about!

Hart: What? I didn't see anything.

Nelson: Thank god Referee Johnny Williams doesn't have your eye sight. He's giving Baxter a verbal warning.

[Baxter begins stomping on the chest of Serious. He picks Serious up and Irish Whips him into the ropes. On the return, Baxter lifts his leg up to go for a Hooligan Kick, but Serious ducks, bounces off the ropes, and on the second return, goes for a cross body dive....]

Nelson: Baxter ducks, and Serious goes right into referee Johnny Williams, sending Williams to the outside....

Hart: Talk about wrong place, wrong time.

Nelson: Williams not moving, and Serious down on the mat. Baxter picks Serious up and hits an Aggro Drop, a variation of the Cravate Suplex.

[Baxter rolls out of the ring, and grabs a steel chair from ringside.]

Nelson: It's obvious, Baxter is going to take full advantage of a knocked out Johnny Williams as he has that chair and slides into the ring.

[Baxter stands behind a weak in the knees Johnny Serious. As Serious gets to his feet and turns around...]

Nelson: Oh...and Jacob Baxter hits Serious right in the face with that steel chair.

[Baxter continues unload chair shot after chair shot on Serious.]

Nelson: And now Baxter sets a bloody Serious in the corner of the ring.

[Baxter sticks the chair in front of Johnny's face. he backs up...and hits another HOOLIGAN KICK to the chair...Serious drops to the mat.]

Nelson: You got to be kidding me. This just tells you how bad Jacob Baxter wants this championship, but it may not be Baxter who goes on to Total Control.

[Baxter tosses the chair away as a Referee Williams stumbles to his feet and rolls into the ring. ]

Nelson: If referee Johnny Williams only knew what just happened.

Hart: And Baxter goes for a pin and this one is all over Joel!

[Williams slowly crawls over and begins the count.]

ONE

TWO

[Mike Logan comes running out and slides in the ring.

THRE...

[Logan pulls Baxter off Serious.]

Nelson: What the hell is he doing down here.

DING DING DING

Nelson: And Williams just call for the bell, this match is over.

[Baxter stands up and looks at Logan and shrugs his shoulders.]

Nelson: Baxter, like myself, is wondering what and why Mike Logan has interfered in this match. Not like it was a fair match or anything.

Hart: Logan just cost Baxter this match. Baxter has a right to question.

Benson: The winner of this match by the result of a disqualification, JACOB BAXXXTTTEEERRRR.

[Baxter and Logan begin shoving each other as the crowd begins to get excited. Serious is still knocked out from all the chair shots.]

Nelson: And I had a feeling that once you throw the World Title in the air, these two would not be able to get along.

[Logan begins throwing punches at Baxter, Baxter fires back, but then Logan kicks Baxter in the crotch and then...]

Nelson: Logan just hit the Sex Drive, a spinning DDT, and Baxter quickly rolls out of the ring and onto the floor.

["The Stroke" by Billy Squire begins to play over the P.A. system as we see Logan walk over to the Champion Johnny Serious.]

Nelson: I would never have guessed that a guy like Mike Logan would come down to the aid of Johnny Serious.

Hart: It's a sad day for us all Robbie. I actually liked Mike Logan!

[Logan stares at Johnny and the spits right on the champion's face as the crowd begins to boo loudly.]

Hart: And I still do like this man, I still do!

[Logan stares at Serious again, and then walks to a corner of the ring, gets on top and points at Jacob Baxter and then himself.]

Nelson: Logan wants the fans to vote for him....and Johnny Serious with a Kip up is on his feet as this crowd goes crazy...and Robbie, Mike Logan doesn't know it yet.

[Logan still taunting the fans.]

Nelson: And Serious, refusing to wipe the blood or sweat off his face.

Hart: He's a disgusting man Joel!

[Logan gets off the turnbuckle and turns around and is met with a knee to the gut and then....]

Nelson: Mike Logan....You Just Got SERIOUS'D!!!!!!!

[The fans are going crazy as Johnny Serious finally wipes the blood off his face, along with the spit. He knocks Logan out of the ring with his feet.]

Nelson: What a night Robbie...

["Elevation" by U2 begins to play as Serious grabs his title, goes to a corner, stands up and lifts the title in the air.]

Nelson: Serious may have lost this match by a disqualification, but he doesn't care nor do these fans. Folks, we are out of time, but tune in this Saturday to Full Throttle, as you never know what's going to happen next here in the cWo!

[Copyright flashes on the screen and then screen fades to black.]