[We see Johnny Serious hitting Got Serious'd on Mike Logan which shatters the screen and takes us to ringside. The camera pans around the MetroCenter in Rockford, IL 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 scanning quickly through excited fans. The camera then focuses on Joel Nelson, Peter Tiger and Robbie Hart seated at the announce position.]

Nelson: We are live in Rockford, Illinois ladies and gentlemen as cWo brings you yet another installment of Driven! I am Joel Nelson alongside Robbie Hart and Peter Tiger and what a night it's gonna be tonight!

Tiger: We had a lot of action, shocks and surprises last week, and this week that continues as cWo World Heavyweight Champion Mike Logan will certainly have vested interest in our main event tonight.

[A graphic highlights Muru versus Mr. Rich.]

Nelson: Mr. Rich takes on Muru in tonight's main event, and it's for Number One Contendership to the cWo Championship.

Tiger: A big time match up heading into a big time pay per view!

Nelson: Little over two weeks away from cWo's annual presentation Will of a Warrior. An event we'll surely know what to expect from as the night progresses.

Hart: And not only that, but Victor Emmit has a big announcement tonight!

[A graphic shows members of Face Turn.]

Hart: And who knows what that's gonna be!

Nelson: Hopefully they don't plan on playing any music.

Hart: Yeah, if Face Turn play any music tonight no one's gonna care about our main event! This Rockford crowd will be screaming encore!

DING DING DING

Dixon: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Already in the ring, weighing two hundred and thirty pounds, from Chicago, Illinois. Stephen Jacobs!

Nelson: Opportunity for Stephen Jacobs a young local talent trying to make it big.

Tiger: He's got his work cut out for him, a very mad Mac Johnson.

Dixon: And his opponent, weighing in at three hundred pounds, from Woodland Park, New Jersey, Mac Johnson!

["One Day As a Lion" blasts and Mac Johnson sprints from the back down the aisle.]

Nelson: Wow, Mac Johnson is trucking down the aisle.

[Pilchard and the entourage tail Johnson as he slides into the ring and bull rushes Jacobs.]

Hart: He's lost it!

Nelson: Jacobs is in a bad way, Mac Johnson is just pummeling him in the corner.

[Mac throwing big punches to the face and body of Jacobs who is in the fetal position on the ground.]

Tiger: He is relentless.

[Mac continues to drop the bombs and Jacobs begins to frantically tap out.]

DING DING DING

Nelson: And I think Jacobs tapped from the mauling that Mac is giving him.

Tiger: This one is over before it ever began.

[Mac is still dropping bombs on Stephen Jacobs. The referee tries to pull him off and Mac shoves him to the ground.]

Hart: I'm scared!

Nelson: Aaron Blake just got sent to the ground.

[Mac lifts Jacobs to his feet sets him up in a Pump Handle Slam position and lifts him up and powerslams him.]

Nelson: OHH MAC FIVE!!!

Tiger: This is enough.

[John Pilchard gets in the ring applauding him, and the entourage is jumping around taunting the unconscious Stephen Jacobs. Pilchard hands Mac the mic.]

Mac Johnson: You think you're slick Knox! You think because I beat you senseless and you got lucky that you're better than me?

[Crowd boos.]

Nelson: Knox won the match.

Hart: Yeah but we all know who really won.

Tiger: Yeah, Caleb Knox.

Mac Johnson: You know you were lucky to even walk away from that match. You must've had some kind of four leaf clover shoved up your ass. So here's what's going to happen next week. It's me and you again! This time I'm going to make an example of you. You see this lying in the ring. That's you next week. And there isn't a damn thing you could do about it.

[Scrap jumps in]

Scrap: Yeah that's right boy.

[Mac stares at him before finishing.]

Mac Johnson: I'm Mac Johnson, and I'm the ish!

Nelson: Well it looks like Mac Johnson is laying down the gauntlet.

Tiger: He just destroyed young Stephen Jacobs,

Nelson: Welcome back folks, and during the break we were able to get confirmation from Caleb Knox, that next week, Mac Johnson's challenge for an Eye of the Storm rematch has been accepted.

[A graphic displays Mac Johnson versus Caleb Knox.]

Tiger: The first time these two went at it, Caleb Knox snuck victory from before Mac Johnson's eyes. Some call it luck, others say he earned it, but the bottom line is next week we'll find out for sure.

Nelson: You don't wanna miss it folks.

[“Don't Cha” by the Pussycat Dolls plays throughout the arena as Amber Lynn steps out onto the ramp]

Nelson: Wait a minute, Amber Lynn?

Tiger: I wonder what she is doing here on Driven.

Hart: Looking good...

Tiger: I meant why is she here.

Nelson: I don't know Peter is has been awhile since she last appeared on cWo programming.

[Amber poses for the fans before making her way to the ring. Once there she climbs the steel steps and climbs in through the middle rope. She poses some more for the crowd as the music dies down]

Lynn: It has been too long since I have appeared in front of a cWo crowd. I was sent home and told “there was nothing for me”. Take a good long look at me and tell me how the cWo couldn't find something for me!

[She does a turn in the middle of the ring to show herself off the the fans. They in turn boo her]

Lynn: It is OK, I don't blame you for being jealous. Now where was I? That's right I was sitting at home collecting a check and I realized it just wasn't good enough. A girl like me has that “it” factor. I was born to be a star!

Nelson: She she is full of herself...

Hart: Look at her! I think she has every right to be.

Tiger: Only time will tell. But it a world where you can be famous for nothing I say her chances are above average.

Lynn: So I decided to come back and continue my role as a manager here in the cWo. Don't worry I dropped the deaf weight...I mean dead weight.

Nelson: For those of you who didn't know she managed the first ever deaf wrestler in the cWo Ethan Keith.

Lynn: He was a sweet kid, but in the end there was a communication problem. He was holding me back. Why should I suffer because God hates him?

[The crowd boos loudly]

Tiger: That seemed a little uncalled for. The little I saw of Keith he looked impressive despite of his disability.

Lynn: I went out and found someone who was blessed with so much God given talent that he can't help but be successful in the cWo.

Hart: She found herself someone new? Lucky bastard!

Lynn: Let me introduce to you cWo's newest superstar...Ryan Shane!!!

[The intro to “Right Now” by Van Halen begins to play throughout the arena. The entrance ramp is dimly lit as the figure of Ryan Shane makes his way out. The intro to the song then cuts to the chorus and pyro goes off as Shane makes his way to the ring. He slides under the bottom rope and asks Amber Lynn for the microphone]

Shane: So this is the great cWo? I have been following this company for awhile waiting for the phone call that would bring me into this company. It took far to long but I have finally made it to the promised land...or so I thought. You see this place isn't what I thought it would be. I always figured I would be the little fish in a big pond but I am already leaps and bounds better than any other man on this roster. I realize why it took so long for me to get my shot. I would embarrass the rest of the talent.

[The crowd boos at that statement]

Nelson: Pretty strong words coming from the youngster Shane.

Tiger: To think he would embarrass the cWo roster, I think the kid might have a bit of an ego.

Hart: He is just showing some confidence, and I like it!

Shane: I have been in the wrestling business for a little over two years and what I have done is make an impact and get people talking. You don't care about what I have done but only what I will do. Next week I will take on whomever the cWo sees fit and show you what real talent is. My climb to the top of cWo will be swift and easy and I will show you all why my time is “Right Now”!

[He drops the microphone as he music begins to play. He exits the ropes and then hold them open for Amber. The two make their way back up the ramp as the camera cuts back to the announce table]

Nelson: Well looks like Amber Lynn is back and she has brought another young wrestler with her.

Tiger: Next week we will see Ryan Shane is action and we will see if he is as good as he seems to think he is.

Hart: I for one look forward to seeing it. I think I am going to like this kid...

Nelson: So we have Caleb Knox taking on Mac Johnson, and now the debut of cWo newcomer Ryan Shane!

Hart: That's next week though, we still have a big announcement from Face Turn ahead!

Nelson: That'll be later tonight, along with Muru taking on Mr. Rich for number one contendership to the cWo World Heavyweight Championship. We got a break coming up but first folks lets go backstage...

Hart: Wait! Hold on!

[Fans boo as it appears Johnny Vandal's rushed into the ring.]

[Johnny Vandal stands in the middle of the ring, the fans booing him. Vandal looks upset as he paces the ring.]

Wilden: Looks like Vandal has got something to get off his chest.

Vandal: You know, this is getting out of hand. Everytime I prove myself, everytime I Vandalize someone, I get no respect, no compliments, nothing.

Hart: And it's a shame!

Nelson: Hardly.

Vandal: Now I come here to this GOD AWFUL place and find out that I am scheduled before what? An interview with Jacob Baxter? NO. Not on my watch.

Wilden: Vandal is scheduled to wrestle Chazz Mendel tonight, and the next match is between Waylon Gentry and a local talent.

Vandal: I refuse to do so. SO, the next match you'll be seeing tonight, which will be a bore, I'm sure, will not be my match. That is all.

Nelson: A petty move here. It doesn't matter when your match is, you eventually have to wrestle. I think Vandal is stalling for the inevitable against Chazz Mendel.

Hart: Hardly. He just wants respect where it's due! He should be in the main event!

Nelson: Maybe if he'd do his job he'd be there someday!...

[Suddenly cameras go backstage, as Tiffany Tolberg, with mic in hand stands by Nox Bones, who stands with her hands at her sides, looking downwards.]

Tolberg: Nox Bones, over the last couple months you have been picking fights with Cassie Charisma for seemingly no good reason. Well last week people say you crossed a serious line when you assaulted her sister after interrupting Cassie's match against Evette. What's the reason for these attacks?

[Nox swipes the microphone from out of Tiffany's hand. She then moves in towards Tiffany, intimidating her as she hunches her shoulders and leans away.]

Bones: You want a reason, Tiffany? Well maybe I just like knocking her in her pretty little face? Maybe I just like how it sounds when she screams Tiffany! I see you pretty girls come around here.

[Nox Bones begins flicking Tiffany's hair around.]

Bones: Doing up your pretty hair...

[Nox holds up Tiffany's hand.]

Bones: Painting your pretty nails.

[Tiffany shrieks as Bones begins gnawing on her index finger nail. She spits out chewed off nail as she continues.]

Bones: Maybe I just like to mess pretty girls up!

[Tiffany gets scared as she scurries away from a laughing Nox Bones.]

[A man sits in a hot tub, his back to the camera. His black hair is slicked back, and he holds a large white mobile phone to his eat. A cigar sits in his other hand, which rests on the edge of the hot tub.]

Man: What'dya mean he said no?

[He listens, taking a puff of his cigar.]

Man: Well you tell Mister Tony Totally NOT Awesome, that I'll be there next week, and I'm bringing money. Comprende?

[He listens.]

Man: Alright. Chow, baby.

[He turns the phone off and sets it down, then claps his hand, summoning a latino maid.]

Man: Maria, get my my blue pinstripe!

Maid: Si, senor. Um, Senor, I no get my paycheck last week.

Man: Take it up with the company..

Maid: I do, but they never get back to me! My family, they no have money for food!

Man: They're over here, right? Livin' the American dream? Gettin' fat off this country's success?

Maid: Si Senor, but my children, they so hungry...

Man: Well, I can make a phonecall and my buddy down at immigration can feed them all they want. Capiche?

Maid: Si, Senor... I sorry I ask.

Man: Now get my my suit!

[The maid hurries off. The man takes a big puff of his cigar and sinks down further into the hot tub. He leans his head back as the camera begins to fade out, going entirely to black before his face can be seen.]

DING DING DING

Dixon: The following match is scheduled for one fall!

[The crowds starts to cheer 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..."

[The song kicks in and Chazz Mendel walks out onto the stage. He throws his arms in the air hyping up the crowd as he makes his way down the aisle.]

Dixon: Entering the ring, from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada! CHAZZ MENDEL!!

Nelson: Chazz Mendel entering the ring to take on Johnny Vandal, who's already in the ring after a controversial tirade before we went to our last commercial break.

[Chazz slides in under the bottom rope but Johnny Vandal charges in quickly and starts to stomp on Chazz.]

Nelson: Whoa! Johnny Vandal didn't waste a second there! At least let him get up!

[Tiger The Lion stops abruptly as Donna Dixon makes a very quick exit from the ring. Chazz tries to get to his feet, but Vandal continues his assault. Referee Hector Garcia finally steps in between Vandal and Mendel, forcing Vandal to a neutral corner.]

Hart: Took ya long enough, Garcia!

Nelson: For once, I agree with you Robbie. He may not be Johnny Williams, but then again, who is?

[Chazz starts to get to his feet. Garcia asks if Chazz is alright and after a quick nod from Chazz he calls for the opening bell]

Hart: The last thing we need is another Johnny Williams...

DING DING DING

[Garcia motions them to go at it, and Vandal immediately charges out of his corner. Mendel charges in at Vandal as well with Mendel ducking Johnny Vandal's clothesline attempt. Chazz stops short, turns, and takes Vandal to the mat with a dropkick.]

Nelson: Big dropkick from Chazz Mendel!

Tiger: Chazz Mendel has one of the best dropkicks in the business, Joel! Chazz is coming out early, pushing the pace, and from the looks of things Johnny Vandal isn't afraid to match it.

[Mendel gets to his feet quickly, with Vandal up not a second later. Chazz comes in firing with a quick left hand before sending Vandal into the ropes with an Irish Whip.]

Nelson: Irish Whip by the former world champion!

[Vandal rebounds off the ropes running full speed at Mendel, who drops to his stomach. Vandal hops over Chazz and hits the other side of the ring. Mendel pops to his feet and sends Johnny Vandal high into the air with a back body drop.]

Nelson: What elevation from that back body drop! Chazz Mendel is firing on all cylinders!

Tiger: Vandal needs to find a way to slow it down, and fast if he wants to stand a chance.

[The crowd cheers Chazz on as he moves in on Vandal, who's on the mat holding his back. Chazz drops to one knee and locks in a headlock.]

Nelson: Headlock!

Hart: Billy would be impressed!

[Hector Garcia checks to see if the headlock isn't a choke as Chazz applies pressure. Vandal starts to rock his body back and forth.]

Nelson: Johnny Vandal attempting to get to a vertical base here, but Chazz is holding firm to that headlock.

[Vandal gets one foot on the mat, then the second. Vandal grabs Chazz's head and drops to the mat, breaking the headlock, and sending Chazz to the mat clutching his jaw.]

Hart: You know that hurt!

Nelson: Indeed! Johnny Vandal with that unorthodox jawbreaker-like move freeing himself from the headlock of Chazz Mendel.

[The crowd boos as Johnny Vandal gets to his feet while rubbing the top of his head with his right hand.]

Tiger: This is the spot that Johnny Vandal needed. Let's see if he can take the advantage.

[Vandal moves over to Chazz, who's getting to his feet holding his jaw, and punches Chazz in it.]

Nelson: Johnny Vandal with a hard shot to that potentially broken jaw of Chazz Mendel!

Hart: It ain't broke! If it was broken, you'd know it.

[Vandal grabs Chazz by the hair and stands him up in the corner only to fire a vicious chop to the chest, quickly following it up with a second.]

Nelson: Fierce chops by Johnny Vandal, much to the dismay of the crowd I might add.

Hart: These people are fickle. They'll cheer Vandal in a second if he pandered to them. He's his own man, and couldn't give a crap about the fans, or this company, given his track record.

[Vandal grabs Chazz by the arm and violently Irish Whips Mendel across the ring to the opposite corner.]

Nelson: Hard Irish Whip by the man who doesn't care about anything but his paychecks!

[Vandal chases after, and as Chazz gets to the corner, he grabs the top rope and lifts himself up, kicking his legs out toward the middle of the ring. Chazz's legs land on Vandal's shoulders, but Vandal quickly grabs them and tosses Chazz outside the ring.]

Nelson: Ooh! Chazz tried for something, but Johnny Vandal thought quickly and just tossed Chazz Mendel out of the ring!

Tiger: And Chazz landed very awkwardly on the floor, Joel.

[Cameras zoom in on Chazz who's on the floor clutching his knee, his face grimacing with pain. Hector Garcia slides out of the ring to check on Chazz.]

Nelson: He's clutching his knee, Peter. You're right, he very well may be injured after that fall.

[Chazz uses the referee to get to his feet. By this time, Johnny Vandal makes his way out of the ring to attack Mendel once again.]

Nelson: And Johnny Vandal showing his concern by punching it into Chazz's head!

[Chazz's fall is broken by the security barricade. Vandal grabs Chazz by the arm and Irish whips him but Chazz takes a step on his right knee and tumbles to the ground in agony, causing Johnny Vandal to laugh.]

Nelson: Johnny Vandal is sick. He actually thinks this is funny!

[Vandal pulls Chazz to his feet and rolls him into the ring. Hector Garcia checks on Chazz a second time but Vandal interrupts him once again, shoving him away and immediately kicking Chazz's knee. Chazz yells out in pain once again.]

Nelson: Johnny Vandal is looking to inflict further damage to that knee now with that stiff kick.

[Vandal starts to mock Chazz by clutching his own knee and making faces. Chazz tries to grab the ropes to get up, but Vandal kicks his hands away from them. Vandal drags Chazz to the middle of the ring and applies a kneebar.]

Nelson: Johnny Vandal applies a kneebar! He's trying to end Chazz Mendel's career!

[Chazz immediately starts to tap out and Hector Garcia calls for the bell before attempting to get Vandal to break the hold.]

DING DING DING

[Vandal applies a bit more pressure to Chazz's knee before letting it go. He stands triumphantly as a chorus of boos go up from the crowd as "Hysteria" starts playing once again.]

Dixon: Ladies and Gentlemen, your winner by submission.. JOHNNY VANDAL!

Nelson: There's your winner, Johnny Vandal. This is a big win for him, and it came at the cost of Chazz Mendel's knee.

[EMT's start to go down to the ring to tend to Chazz Mendel, who's still down, clutching his knee.]

Hart: Since Reg is AWOL, I'll tell him! Walk it off, Chazz! Walk it off!

Nelson: I don't think there's going to be any walking it off. Chazz is still down.

Tiger: He is, but we've got a great medical staff heading to the ring to check on his knee. From our vantage point, it doesn't look good. If we hear anything about it throughout the night, we'll be sure to relay what's happening to you fans as soon as we get it.

[The cameras get one last shot of Chazz being helped backstage by the medical staff as they fade to commercial break.]

[We now head backstage, to find J.J. Carter standing next to Jason Duran.]

Duran: J.J. Carter, it has been a few weeks since we have seen you last, so how are you?

Carter: Well, I was supposed to fight Johnny Vandal at Eye of the Storm, only to get blasted over the head from behind with a steel chair. And then I don't remember too much after that. I remember being on a stretcher, seeing Tony Awesome on a cell phone screaming and cussing profusely. Then Mad Maddie smoking a cigarette. But well, when does she not do that?

[Mad Maddie walks into the picture, Jason Duran just rolling his eyes.]

Maddie: Jeremy, why you got to be a hater?

[she takes a drag of her cigarette]

Carter: Why are you here?

Maddie: Some stagehand told me the bitchboy Duran was looking for me.

Duran: Since you're here then, why did you hit Jen Diamond with the brass knuckles last week?

Maddie: She thinks I'm a joke bitchboy. She thinks I insult this industry and this company. Just because I don't roll around on the mat and grab onto people like a contortionist. I have no problem knocking her ass out, I think it's kind of fun personally. The bitch is delusional, seriously. I was champion for five months and she still thinks I'm some nobody around here. She knows who I am and how I work, and I ain't letting some bitch tell me what to do around here. If Trixie didn't get lucky, I'd still be the champion and calling the shots around here.

Carter: That's not how I saw it.

Maddie: Still keeping up the hate Jeremy? I know all you guys down in Bridgeport do is just hate.

Carter: Excuse me?

Maddie: What, don't think I don't know things?

Carter: You call me a hater? Look at you, you run your mouth off more than anyone else here. I was talking to Jason...

Maddie: Bitchboy!

Carter: [rolls his eyes] Whatever... I was talking to Jason here about my match with Johnny Vandal, and you just storm in and interrupt me and spew a bunch of crap out of your mouth. You got creamed by Bellatrix Drake, you should have lost to Jen Diamond. You're a crazy little weasel and nothing more than that. And if anyone's the hater here, it's you. You obviously have no manners or respect for anyone, you just do as you please and feel the world revolves around you. Jen Diamond does need to smack some sense into you.

Maddie: Jen Diamond can't do anything to me. I'll pin her in the middle of the ring, 1 2 3. Just you see.

Carter: Let me tell you this Maddie. When I got out of prison, locked up a decade - I noticed a lot of things changed. More than ever, it's a society of me me me. Total narcissism, that's what society is nowadays. You see that way more than ever, and it's all around us. Just look at Johnny Vandal, so absorbed with himself that he's gone delusional. He thinks he's the greatest thing since sliced bread, and wants to be venerated. And yet he can't even face me like a man and prove he's worthy of all the glory he wants. And you, you're the equivalent of one of those bratty teens on the Maury Povich show. That was fun, the day I got to be guest security for Maury on one of those episodes. [mockingly] Whatever, I'll do what I want. Whatever... [back to normal] I swear, it reminds me of you an awful lot.

[Maddie has an angry look on her face, cigarette still sticking out of her mouth. She then takes the cigarette and puts it out on Carter's arm. He flinches a bit and squirms from the burn.]

Maddie: [while walking away] I'll show you a narcissist asshole.

Duran: [looking to Carter] You alright?

Carter: I'll be fine. I just crushed her feelings, but I've been dealing with idiots like her for a while. Her, Vandal, Mr. Rich, there's a line of them.

Hart: We got people interrupting each other, attacking each other's family, beating each other up from behind and making challenges, what a chaotic month it's been!

Nelson: We can agree on that. Speaking of chaotic we're gonna hear from Jacob Baxter a bit later tonight, but first, I know you've been looking forward to this Robbie.

Hart: That's right baby! Victor Emmit has a very huge announcement and I tried to get the scoop earlier, and he said it involves Face Turn! What could it be!?

["God Gave Notorious JON To You" hits the PA system. Fans boo as Victor Emmit, Notorious JON and Tito Barnes come out donning their Face Turn t-shirts.]

Hart: Oh God I can't wait! What do you think it's gonna be?

Nelson: I couldn't even begin to wonder.

Tiger: If Muru had his way he'd probably hope they'd make an announcement in the way of Oasis last month and disband.

Hart: If Muru could only be so lucky, but everyone knows you can't kill rock 'n' roll!

Nelson: In spite of Face Turn's efforts.

Hart: Hey!

[Face Turn all make it in the ring as Victor Emmit requests a microphone. He begins to speak shortly after receiving it.]

Emmit: It seems over the past couple of weeks people have forgotten who we are.

[Fans jeer as Notorious JON takes the microphone.]

Notorious JON: Well, for your information, we're bloody Face Turn! And while you yanks all listen to rubbish, we're appreciated by the rest of the civilised world. In fact, our mates in Estonia has listed our new record as number four on their top ten! Number four, out of all the records released in the mighty nation of Estonia this year! Smashing good show, lads!

Emmit: It seems to me that you people need a reminder of what we're all about but this week guys that all changes, because over the past few months I've been putting in demo tapes, pounding the pavement in the name of Face Turn and I finally found it, I found our ticket out of this dump, to a world that would take us seriously. Somewhere, where we won't get jerked around, where unlike you people, people will take us seriously. The music industry!

Nelson: You gotta be kidding me!

[Notorious JON looks intrigued, as he strokes his chin.]

Emmit: I'm not kiddin' around bro. Over the last week I've hooked up with a guy who's gonna take us on a free ride to the promise land. Guys let me introduce you to the president of Lazer Sharp Records, Dirk Lazenby!

Nelson: Dirk Lazenby?

[Fans boo as a man with spikey brown hair, a goatee, glasses, a Hawaiian T-shirt and blue jeans comes out chewing gum proudly walking down the aisle.]

Hart: Dirk Lazenby! Of all dramatic things I never would have thought we'd see Dirk Lazenby tonight!

Nelson: Who in the hell is Dirk Lazenby?

Hart: He's the president of Lazer Sharp Records!

Nelson: Well we know that. What's his track record?

Hart: If you don't know Dirk Lazenby you don't deserve to know.

[Lazenby enters the ring, shaking hands with members of Face Turn before accepting the microphone from Victor Emmit.]

Nelson: I'm starting to think you don't know who he is either.

Lazenby: Wow...I never thought I'd be in this ring with Face Turn.

[Victor Emmit and Tito try their best to look humble as Dirk continues.]

Lazenby: Listen guys, I've been listening to your demo tape all week, you guys got a lot of spunk. You got a lot of moxy.

Nelson: Moxy?

Lazenby: My kids love it while I'm driving them to school, you're really great. I'd like nothing more than to make the three of you to be a part of Lazer Sharp Records.

[Fans boo as Lazenby continues.]

Lazenby: I'm inviting you boys to come backstage with me as we talk turkey. My wife is backstage, with a contract ready to be signed.

Nelson: I'm sorry but this is ridiculous!

[Victor enthusiastically slaps Jon's chest. Lazenby holds up his index finger.]

Lazenby: But there's one thing you see. Lazer Sharp Records is meant to provide family entertainment, and well, no offense, but we can't let our family business be tarnished being represented by cWo wrestlers.

[Fans boo louder.]

Lazenby: Because every time my wife and I stumble upon this cWo program it's some of the most violent, irresponsible television we have seen and we won't allow...

[Lazenby stops as Victor takes the mic.]

Emmit: Whoa whoa whoa Dirk, let me stop you right there.

Hart: Looks like we have a problem.

Emmit: If you're trying to tell us that you're not gonna let us stick around here in cWo if we're to sign your contract...just tell us where to sign.

[Fans boo as Tito claps his hands in agreement, while Notorious JON's expressions don't give away what he's thinking one way or another.]

Emmit: You see these people, these people aren't our demographic, man.

Nelson: If it weren't for these people no one would know who he is!

Emmit: No these people, they're just biding their time until Fall Out Boy comes to town. Just because they call it Rockford doesn't mean it rocks. These cWo fans don't understand us, but you Dirk? You seem to understand us. You want us, you got us man, just tell us where to
sign. What do you say Jon?

[Victor holds the mic to Jon's mouth, but before he can make a decision, "Electric Worry" hits the PA system, prompting fans to cheer.]

Hart: What's this all about?

[Devon Dice appears from the entrance way to the approval of the fans. He comes armed with a microphone in his right hand and the US Title over his shoulder.]

Hart: Can't Devon Dice stay out of Face Turn's hair for once? They're about to hit the big time!

Nelson: I think Victor's just taking the first record deal he could get.

[Victor looks frustrated as Dice stops at the stage area.]

Dice: You've got to be kidding me. Jon, do you hear what this guy is saying? He is insulting everything you've ever worked for. You can not honestly be entertaining this thought?

[Jon takes the microphone from Victor Emmit.]

Notorious JON: Sod off, you bloody wanker!

[Emmit then takes the microphone back.]

Emmit: Dice, why don't you turn right around and stay out of official Face Turn business. There's nothing to think about man, Jon, you sign this contract, Dirk Lazenby assures me we'll never have to come back to Rockford ever again!

Dice: You know what Victor. I hope you sign it. None of these people will miss you.

[Victor rolls his eyes as he throws his arms in the air.]

Dice: But that man on the other hand, Notorious Jon is a whole other story. He built this place to what it is today. He earned his stripes.

[Fans cheer as Dice nods in agreement with them.]

Dice: Before you got caught up with these idiots, you were somebody Jon. You were a friend to me, hell to almost everyone, now you've isolated yourself, talking with a fake accent, and disrespecting everything you stand for. You are a sure shot first ballot hall of famer. You were a world champion five times! You've main evented Cyberslam on numerous occasions. Whether you like it or not, Jon. YOU ARE CWO! And if you sign that contract, you'll never be remembered for any of that. Just the coward who abandoned everything to be in a bad KISS cover band.

Nelson: Whoa!

[Fans cheer as Jon looks hit hard by that comment, Victor takes the reigns still as he responds.]

Emmit: A bad KISS cover band? Did you just...Are you kidding me? This is Notorious JON, and you're right, he's not the same Notorious JON you know, he's better, and he doesn't need you or any of these people-

Dice: SHUT UP HIPPY! I'm not talking to you!

[Emmit stops in his tracks, swallowing deep as he can't believe the tone Dice is taking with him.]

Dice: I've really had it up to here with this mid life crisis. You do know you're Notorious JON! I was hoping that the beating we handed you at Eye of the Storm would help you realize that this is what your meant to do. But now I see that I've gotta up the ante. I've gotta be the one to roll the dice. Two weeks from now, at Will of a Warrior. I've gotta know if the championship gold will help you remember what helped make you what you are today. So do me a favor, before you sign your contract, prove to me you don't have it anymore. Will of a Warrior, United States Championship! What do you say, wanna roll the dice? Or are you just a coward.

Nelson: Wow!

Emmit: No no no no, no more games, we've been working our asses off...

[Emmit is interrupted as Jon holds his hand over Victor's microphone, pushing his hand down. He then takes the microphone out of Emmit's hand.]

Notorious JON: You just don't get it, Devon.

Nelson: What happened to his British accent?

Hart: What British accent? He's never had a British Accent!

Notorious JON: You think I don't realize that I've been neglecting cWo to focus on Face Turn? You think I didn't realize that my heart hasn't been in the wrestling industry recently? I know all of this, Devon. The fact is, a while back I realized I'd peaked. I did everything there was to do. It was like when Alexander The Great realized he was out of worlds to conquer... there was nothing left for me in cWo. So, I set my sights on a new frontier. I'll always be remembered with the greats in this industry. When you think of the all time greats in cWo: Chris Cypher, Roman, Chris Michaels, I'll ALWAYS be at the top of the list. Well, now I'll be up there with the greats in the music industry too. When you think of the Rolling Stones and Zeppelin, you'll also think of Face Turn!

Nelson: Bold statement!

Hart: I've never heard of either of those bands.

Notorious JON: So now I have my chance. I can sign this paper and finally walk away from cWo as the legend, the master, the hall of famer, and focus all my time on conquering the music industry. You're right, Devon, I am focused on winning gold... gold records!

[The crowd boos as Notorious JON looks over to Victor, who gives a supportive nod.]

Notorous JON: BUT, Devon, you do bring up an interesting point. Of all the gold I've won in cWo, I have never... NEVER... actually held the United States Championship. I never put much stock into it, but them more I think about it...

[He rubs his chin, and looks over to Victor, who shakes his head "no"]

Notorious JON: We're an internationally succesful band, Vic, but what's the one country we're not selling in right now? This one! The United States! If I was the United States Champion, not only would it be another belt on my long list of accomplishments, but it would put me in a postition to get face turn even more exposure in this country! But on the other hand....

[He looks over at Lazenby.]

Notorious JON: We could do a lot with a record deal. This is kind of what we were working for all these months, isn't it? This is the goal, right?

[The crowd buzzes as he stops and talking and looks around, deep in thought.]

Tiger: Notorious JON seems to be having a crisis of conscience right now. Does he walk away and sign a record deal, or stay and face Devon Dice for the US Title?

Hart: Who cares about Devon Dice? He's gonna take the record deal!

Nelson: It seems like that's what his bandmates want, but I can't remember the last time Notorious JON turned down a challenge here in cWo!

Notorious JON: Right. The record deal's the dream. That's the goal. Laser Cut Records, that's a big label, right?

Hart: He's gonna take the record deal.

Notorious JON: We can be bigger. Dice, I ACCEPT!

Hart: What!

[Tito, Victor Emmit and Dirk Lazenby take exception to Notorious JON's acceptance, speaking off mic to him trying to convince him otherwise.]

Nelson: Well Will of a Warrior is two weeks away and already it's looking like a big time show!

Tiger: Notorious JON taking on Devon Dice in singles competition for the United States Championship?

Nelson: If Devon Dice is right, and this match brings back the Notorious JON of old, this could be Devon Dice's biggest challenge to date! And you can tell that the rest of the band and uh. Dirk Lazenby aren't happy about what they just heard.

Hart: I'm conflicted Joel! I want Face Turn to take over the music world, but I don't want to see them leave cWo!...

[We go backstage and see Tiffany Tolberg standing next to Jacob “The Bastard” Baxter. The moment Baxter is seen on camera, you can hear the fans in the arena erupt into jeers for the returning Brit. Baxter smirks as an acknowledgement to the less than warm reception.]

Tolberg: First, let me say, welcome back Jacob.

Baxter: Feels good to be back. I don’t think we’ve met, have we?

[Tiffany gives him a puzzled look]

Tolberg: Uhm…we actually have met quite a few times.

Baxter: I must’ve been too pissed to remember! Either way, I’m sure you were a tiger in the sack, love.

Tolberg: We haven’t really met in that way. I’m speaking of the numerous interviews I’ve conducted with you in the past.

Baxter: Oh, well I’ll take your word for it. It’s been too long for me to remember insignificant things like that.

[Tiffany rolls her eyes at him. Baxter catches it and gives a stern look back before reaching his hand for the microphone]

Baxter: I don’t need you here at the moment. Why don’t you meet me in my dressing room in 10, yeah? [He completely snatches the mic out of her hand] Run along now.

Tolberg: Ugh.

[Tiffany walks away in disgust as Baxter shares a chuckle to himself. It quickly fades though as he turns his attention to the camera]

Baxter: Sure has been awhile since I’ve walked these halls. I wasn’t ever sure if I’d be back. I figured I needed to take some time away, soak up other things, because frankly, if I stayed, I would’ve gone mad. Last I was here, everyone was playing mind games. They were all trying to get me to drink their cup of tea. Next thing I knew, I was actually starting to care and be concerned about sides and people and lost track of the most important thing…ME. The last thing I would allow myself to do is get tied up in some fiasco that didn’t benefit my personal interests. Where I’ve been is no concern to anybody. What matters is the Beast of Sydenham has returned to its stomping grounds, territory I’ve marked with the bloodshed and fallen bodies of those I have struck.

[Baxter takes a good look at the backstage area around him before glancing back at the camera]

Baxter: I’ll be honest, I missed it quite a bit. And just like the Beast I am, I had to make a strike last week just to get back in the thick in the right way. Barrett Hawk, last I was here, you were fresh meat, a new face trying to be seen. I watched you at Eye of the Storm and I saw you battle in there with Mike Logan. I saw you come thisclose to beating him…and then failing. I had a big laugh about it after and an even bigger laugh watching you in the Tiger’s Den last week whining and moaning, you pathetic wanker. You talked about how winning that title was your dream and you fail once and want to call it quits. Did mummy not hug you enough when you were a wee Barrett? You looked like you were close to breaking into tears and laying your head onto Tiger’s shoulder! You showed your vulnerability. You showed you were helpless and weak. You left the perfect opening for the Beast to strike! If Eye of the Storm didn’t kill your spirits, then hopefully I just did. I’m sure you’re off somewhere licking your wounds hoping I wouldn’t be back.

[Baxter laughs to himself]

Baxter: Too late for that. I don’t think I’ll be going anywhere for awhile.

[Backstage, Jason Duran stands with Mr. Rich, who is all decked out in his business suit as usual.]

Jason Duran:I am here with Mr. Rich, who will be facing off tonight in a match for the number one contendership for the cWo World Title. Mr Rich, how have you prepared yourself for this match?

Mr. Rich: Jason, I prepare myself tonight like it is any other night. Muru is a low class scumbag, and had it not been for Johnny Serious last week, I would have beat that peasant last week. As it is, I will surely beat him tonight!

Duran: Now you are good friends with the World Champion, Mike Logan. How would he feel if you won?

Mr. Rich: Yes, Mike Logan is a friend, and friends understand the need to better ourselves. When I do win tonight and become the number one contender, I think Mike Logan will look forward to the opportunity to face myself in the ring. I mean I have been in this business longer then most people and I have seen a lot more and been in the ring with a lot more people. Not every wrestler here in the cWo can say they have had the experiences that I have had.

Duran: That may be true but...

Mr. Rich: No buts! With my help, Mike Logan has become the World Champion. He has me to thank, and I know it to be true that he will be happy to payback the favor by stepping in the ring with me for the World Title. And wh.....

[At that moment, Johnny Serious steps into the scene as the crowd can be heard cheering in the background.]

Mr. Rich: What the hell are you doing here. This is my moment!

Johnny Serious: I don't know where your buddy Logan is, but I want you to send him a message for me. I am coming! And I am about to get SERIOUS on his ass!

[The crowd is heard going crazy in the background.]

Johnny Serious: And as for you BITCHARD!, enjoy this little moment for as long as you can, because I can SERIOUSLY guarantee that Muru is going to kick your upper class a$$ tonight!

[Serious walks off screen as quick he entered, as Duran looks at Mr. Rich, and then into the cWo camera.]

Nelson: We'll be back with our main event folks!

DING DING DING

Benson: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is to determine the number one contender for the cWo World Heavyweight Championship! Introducing first weighing two hundred and fifty-four pounds...from New York City, New York...Mr. Rich!!!!

[Pink Floyd's “Money” hits the arena as Mr. Rich makes his way out towards the ring. He stops in the aisle, waving his money around as a dollar sign lights up. He continues to the ring, flashing his money in the fans face and then taking it away. He slowly enters the ring and stands in the center as canons from all four ring posts shoot out fake money with Mr. Rich's face on it]

Nelson: After last week's interference we are going to get to see Mr. Rich and Muru take on each other once again. This time there is a lot more on the line.

Tiger: That is right Joel. The winner of the match will go onto face Mike Logan at Will of the Warrior. It is a huge opportunity for either men.

Hart: This isn't fair though. Mr. Rich should just be given the shot. Shouldn't the champion have the right to choose his opponent?

Nelson: Not in this case Robbie.

[Up on the cWo tron a picture of the earth is seen. The earth then explodes as pyro and explosions fill the arena. The entrance ramp is filled with smoke as “Ladies and Gentlemen” by Saliva begins to play]

Benson: And his opponent weighing two hundred and twenty-five pounds...from Allen Park, Michigan...MuuuuRuuuu!!!!

[Muru walks out through the fog and makes his way down the ramp. Along the way he slaps the hands of a few fans and then he slides into the ring. Once in the ring he raises his hands to the air as the crowd cheers]

Nelson: I will say this. Muru looks as determined as I have ever seen him. He knows what is at stake here tonight.

Tiger: Some would say that Muru getting a shot at the world title is long over due. He wins here tonight and he will finally get a chance. His first since he took on Johnny Serious for Nick Dangerous' title almost two years ago.

Hart: There are reasons Muru hasn't had the shots. He just isn't a top level star. Every time he comes close he chokes. I don't like the guy but even you two can't argue with the facts.

[Inside of the ring Mr. Rich tries to attack Muru from behind but Muru has his eye on him]

Nelson: Muru not letting Mr. Rich get the upper hand this time. The two men are in opposite corners and the referee is calling for the bell.

DING DING DING

[The two men circle each other before locking up in the center of the ring. Muru gains control and backs Mr. Rich into the turnbuckle]

Nelson: Muru has Rich in the turnbuckle and the referee is calling for the break.

Tiger: A clean break by Muru and he gets slapped in the face for his trouble.

[Mr. Rich then reverses their positions and Muru is in the turnbuckle]

Hart: This is going to be good.

Nelson: A knife edge chop by Mr. Rich and the crowd reacts.

Tiger: Muru's chest is turning fire engine red and Mr. Rich continues the assault.

[Muru's face shows the pain as Mr. Rich tries to whip him out of the corner. Muru counters and sends Mr. Rich into it instead]

Nelson: Muru charges in and Mr. Rich gets a boot up.

Tiger: Just in time Joel. Muru had a huge head of steam.

Hart: Hopefully that will knock the smirk from Muru's face.

[Mr. Rich comes out of the corner with a bulldog which drives Muru into the mat. He then climbs to the second rope]

Nelson: Mr. Rich hits an elbow from the middle rope and he goes for a quick cover...

ONE

TWO...

Tiger: Not enough to keep Muru down.

[Mr. Rich has Muru in a chin lock now and it trying to cut off his oxygen. Muru is doing everything he can to get to his feet]

Nelson: The crowd is really rallying behind Muru here as he gets to his feet. He breaks the hold with an elbow to the midsection.

Hart: And he gets sent right back down!

Tiger: Muru broke the hold but couldn't dodge the clothesline from Mr. Rich.

[With Muru on the mat Mr. Rich hits an elbow drop. He then goes back to the chin lock]

Nelson: Mr. Rich is doing a good job breaking Muru down.

Tiger: Muru hasn't had a chance to use his speed and agility. If Rich can keep him from that he has a good chance of winning this match.

Hart: Of course he does Peter. Mr. Rich is a savvy veteran who has done it all in the ring. He may not have shown it lately but Mr. Rich can beat anyone anywhere.

Nelson: I am not doubting that Robbie.

[Muru once again fighting his way to his feet but Mr. Rich is relentless in letting go. Even with an elbow to the gut he won't release it this time]

Tiger: Desperately Muru is trying to break the hold.

Nelson: Muru out of nowhere with a sit down jawbreaker and Mr. Rich releases the hold and goes for his jaw.

[Muru pulls himself to his feet and Mr. Rich takes a swing at him. Muru is just able to duck and he is able to counter with a russian leg sweep]

Tiger: Muru a little lucky there but isn't moving as quickly as we are used to.

Hart: Mr. Rich wore him out. He isn't going to be doing any of that high flying stuff tonight.

Nelson: I wouldn't be so sure about that.

[Muru climbs to the outside apron and springboards himself over the ropes and hits a leg drop on Mr. Rich. He goes for a cover of his own]

ONE

TW...

Nelson: Mr. Rich kicks out!

[Muru pulls Mr. Rich to his feet but it stopped when Mr. Rich uses underhanded means]

Hart: The Low Blow!

Nelson: Muru is doubled over and the referee isn't calling for the bell.

Tiger: He didn't see it Joel!

[Mr. Rich now with the advantage again brings Muru to the mat with a vertical suplex. He now mounts Muru and is pounding away with right hands]

Nelson: Mr. Rich cheated and now he is pulling Muru back to his feet and is looking for a piledriver.

Tiger: He hits this and it could be all but over.

Hart: Mr. Rich is pulling out all the stops. I know he and Logan have a working relationship, but you can tell he wants that shot as much, no more than Muru.

[Mr. Rich can't get Muru up who counters and and backdrops Mr. Rich onto the apron. Muru then connects with a big left that sends Mr. Rich to the floor]

Nelson: Mr. Rich is on the outside and it looks like Muru has something in mind. He gets a head start and leaps over the top onto Mr. Rich!

Tiger: Both men on the floor and the referee has to make his count.

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

FIVE...

[Muru to his feet and getting back in the ring]

SIX

SEVEN

EIGHT

NINE

TE...

Nelson: Mr. Rich just beats the count!

Hart: He was just waiting for the last second to get a breather.

Tiger: He must need it at his age.

Hart: How dare you!

[Muru greets Mr. Rich with a series of stomps keeping him on the mat]

Nelson: Muru in control and he sends Mr. Rich into the ropes. A hiptoss sends him to the mat and Muru follows that with standing moonsault!

Tiger: Not something we see often from Muru but he is doing whatever he can to pick up a victory.

ONE

TWO...

Hart: No matter what he does it won't be enough.

[Muru now going for a figure four but Mr. Rich is able to kick him away and through the ropes to the outside. This allows Mr. Rich to get to his feet]

Nelson: Muru outside on the floor now and Mr. Rich looks confident. He now is trying to pull Muru in my the head.

Tiger: He gets Muru on the apron and the two men are now slugging it out.

Hart: Come on Mr. Rich!

[Muru staggers Rich and goes for a sunset flip]

Nelson: Muru tries to get Mr. Rich over but he fall to his knees...

ONE

TWO

Hart: What is the referee doing? Why didn't he count the three.

Tiger: Mr. Rich was holding the ropes Robbie!

[Mr. Rich refuses the let go and the referee kicks his hands off the ropes. This allows Muru to hook Mr. Rich's shoulders with his legs and get a pinfall of his own]

ONE

TWO

THR...

Nelson: Mr. Rich just kicks out!

Hart: The referee almost cost him the match, what is fair about that?

Tiger: I guess he should have released the ropes when he was told.

[Mr. Rich is livid and he is in the face of the referee. When he turns around he gets met with a kick to the gut]

Nelson: Muru going for his swinging neckbreaker but Mr. Rich pushes him off. Muru turns around and gets a kick of his own. Mr. Rich drives Muru's face into the mat!

Hart: Dow Jones! This is it! I told you two.

ONE

TWO

THRE...

Tiger: It isn't over yet! Muru got his foot on the ropes.

Hart: No!

Nelson: Mr. Rich picks Muru up quickly for another suplex but Muru counters and grabs him from behind.

Tiger: Spilt Milk!

Hart: This isn't fair.

[Both men are on the mat and Muru drapes an arm over the chest of Mr. Rich. The referee makes the count]

ONE

TWO

THREE!

Nelson: Muru has done it!

Hart: Look again Joel, the referee is saying Mr. Rich just got his shoulder up!

Tiger: This match is going to continue. Say what you will but both of these men know what is at stake.

[As Muru and Mr. Rich pull themselves to their feet they turn to each other in the center of the ring. They lock up again and Mr. Rich drives him into the turnbuckle]

Nelson: Mr. Rich drives a shoulder into the midsection of Muru. He now lifts Muru to the top rope.

Tiger: I think he is looking for a superplex but Muru isn't going down easily.

[The two are exchanging blows on the top rope. Muru gets control but he cant's shake Mr. Rich]

Nelson: Muru is doing all he can to get some space between himself and Mr. Rich. Wait! Muru just drove a knee under the chin of Mr. Rich.

Tiger: It looks like he might he out! He falls from the top and lands hard on the mat.

Hart: This can't be happening!

[Muru stands on the top rope and looks down at Mr. Rich. The crowd cheers and Muru flies]

Nelson: Muru Splash! Muru hooks the leg...

ONE

TWO

THREE!!!!

DING DING DING

Nelson: He has done it! Muru is the number one contender!

Hart: I am going to be sick.

Benson: The winner of the match...MuuuuRuuuu!!!!

[The referee raises Muru's hand into the air as the fans cheer but the celebration is short lived. “The Stroke” by Billy Squire plays as Mike Logan steps out onto the ramp with the cWo World Heavyweight championship over his shoulder]

Tiger: I don't know what he is doing out here.

Hart: He is just checking out his competition.

[Muru and Logan stare each other down. From behind Mr. Rich tries to attack but Muru dodges it and Mr. Rich flies over the top rope]

Nelson: Mr. Rich on the floor and Muru is standing tall. It will be Muru versus Mike Logan at Will of the Warrior!

Tiger: Should be one hell of a match Joel. Your thoughts Robbie?

[Robbie who looks sick just waves his hand and doesn't answer the question]

Nelson: It looks like Robbie is speechless. For Peter Tiger and Robbie Hart I am Joel Nelson, see you next week for Driven live from Rockford, Illinois!

[The camera shows Logan and Muru still staring each other down before it screen fades to black]