We open up with a flash back to our July 3rd Cyber Sunday Event known as "Independence Day".
******We have such great encounters as Tyroneus Del Rio vs. The Game in a horrific Hell in a Cell match. We witness the crowning of new XWF Tag Team Champions when the Wreckin' Crew defeated the ReArrangers!! We also get treated to that brutal Tables Match that saw XWF Hall of Famer Crimson Tide slapping the taste out of Justice Legal, and having Caleb Cross put him away with his own maneuver known as the "Justice Hammer"! Also, William Knighthawk, and Xavier Phoenix have a terrific showdown when they met in a Submissions Match, and it had a lot of controversy surrounding the ending.. but, it was Phoenix who put Knighthawk away with a Crippler Crossface for the victory. Not to forget the Main Event that witnessed a bizarre turn of events for Carlos Shotgun, and the XWF World Heavyweight Champion "TV_MA" Mark Adkins.. when Sasha Shotgun was announced as the fans vote for Special Guest Referee. At first the crowd was shocked, and we were stunned at the choice. But, as the match went on we were sure we were going to crown a new XWF World Champion. But, it was Sasha Shotgun turning on Carlos Shotgun, and giving him 'the kiss of death' before Mark Adkins put him away with an End on 5!! He celebrated with his apostles as the "TV_MA" logo took us off the air.
We fade back in after that flashback to the LIVE! crowd in Trenton, New Jersey jam packed in this Sun National Bank Center. They seem over anxious for this episode of Showdown! and they want to see how it all plays out. Jim Ross, and Jerry Lawler back at ringside providing a little guest commentary.
Jerry "The Kinger" Lawler: What do you think of the latest altercation between Adkins, and Shotgun J.R.??
Jim Ross: Quite frankly. I don't know what to expect anymore. You're taught to expect the unexpected. Well, that was it! I never thought in a million years that should we turn on her husband that way .. after the year these 3 have been through! After all it was practically Sasha Shotgun who started this feud with these 2.
You don't think it had anything to do with Adkins being the guy who asked Shotgun if he wanted to quit at Xtreme Mania: Decade???
I can't be too sure about that. But, his wife.. excuse me Sasha was injured at the hands of Adkins, and you wonder if it was a hoax the whole time?? Or how this man brain washed her like that?? Beyond me! But, tonight.. they won't get to settle their differences... because, "The Game" was promised a main event slot on tonight's episode of Showdown! so that's what we got instore. He gets to face the person who lost in the main event at "Independence Day", and that of course was Carlos ...
You think "The Game" deserves this shot?? I mean, Carlos Shotgun isn't the World Champ or anything. But, he practically is... I mean, he should be! So, what's the deal? GM Shawn Taylor felt The Game was worthy of a chance to prove himself in the Main Event here tonight?
Guess so.
Dumb idea.
And the current champ, "TV_MA" Mark Adkins will square off against Xavier Phoenix 1-on-1 for the first time ever, and it'll be a non-title matchup. So, we will see how that all goes down .. can Phoenix prove himself tonight? Maybe earn himself that #1 contendership that he was robbed out of a few weeks back ..? ... ...
Only time will tell J.R. I mean, Shotgun can't be the #1 contender still, can he?? I mean, he lost his official rematch to Adkins. So, maybe this is Xavier Phoenix's opportunity to prove he's ready for that World Title shot ...
Tonight, we got a lot in store! Justice Legal vs. Gigantis ... Caleb Cross vs. William Knighthawk ... also, we have two members of the S.O.S. pitted up against each other.. when Cliff Saxton of the "Skeletons Of Society" meets up against Tyroenus Del Rio also of the "Skeletons Of Society" ... that's coming up here tonight as well ... very interesting indeed. Now, up next we have the Wreckin' Crew defending their newly won XWF Tag Team Titles against the team they beat back at "Independence Day" for them.. when they square off against the ReArrangers-- and that's UP NEXT!!
The crowd cheers!! Even though a lot of them are having mixed reactions on tonight's events. They are still real excited to get this Showdown! started, and you could see various signs in the crowd such as: "Where's YORK?", "Justice Legal over ALL!", "The Dark Prince rules my world!", and also lots of signs that simply read "Elite".
When we fade back in to FIREWORKS exploding everywhere!!! Pyros, and loud screaming fans really make the stadium roarr with excitement!!!! The camera then fades in on the titan tron with 2 people with their backs to the camera. It appears to be Mark Adkins, and Sasha Shotgun. The XWF crowd starts boo'ing immediately. Though some mark out hard for this moment!! "TV_MA" Mark Adkins is wearing a black t-shirt that has the small phrase "End on 5!" written on the back. Sasha is wearing all leather, and they both turn around slowly. The front of Mark Adkins' shirt is just his logo "TV_MA", and Sasha looks like she might have some slight goth makeup on. She also has a leash wrapped around her neck, and it's attached to Mark's hand. She looks arrogant, and he looks like a wildman. He has the XWF World Title belt slung over his right shoulder, and he feels good tonight! Adkins hops up, and down. He's eyeing the camera down. He stares in to the souls of the people at home, and says,
"TV_MA" Mark Adkins: TONIGHT! Tonight will be quite the adventure. For both me, and Xavier Phoenix. You see.. we have history. Slight history as it might be. But, everything gets blown out of proportion here.. every little detail gets blown up.. we practically live under a microscope in the XWF. But, despite what Phoenix might think.. I didn't cost him the #1 contendership. I just set up the match how I wanted it! I wasn't sure the fans were going to vote Sasha.. even if me, and her were up alll night hacking in to the system to fix the votes.. hahaha, SO WHAT??
The fans start boo'ing him. Though some also find it funny.
The fact remains.. that I never knew what the stipulation would be, or who the ref was going to turn out being. But, I KNEW I wanted Shotgun again. I had to have Shotty, and I couldn't let a snot nose punk brat stand in my way of that dream... I made it a reality. Tonight. I make it a reality for Xavier Phoenix. You wanted the top dawg. You wanted the best breed ... well, you've got him. But, spare me Phoenix. Number 8 is no Sasha Shotgun.. I mean take a look at this barrel of FIRE!! This loaded barrel if you will.. stare down .. her deep... dark... HOLE.... ...in her eye... look inside those pupils, and tell me she's not the finest woman walking this planet right now! But, she's alll mine. No longer your's Shotgun. No longer your's Shotty! She belongs to me now, and this precious XWF World Title... man, oh man.. I never realized how much fun it would be having this damn thing strapped around my waist!!
With that he takes the belt off his shoulder. He then puts the belt to his waist, and has Sasha Shotgun wraps it around. She latches the notches on his belt, and fixes the title up for him. He cackles.
You see.. you can always get a woman to help you out with the finer things in life. To let you enjoy the little things. This little kumquat will do whatever I say. Whenever I say it! And that feels GREAT to me Carlos. It feels GREAT to be the center of attention. I didn't ask for all this... is this alll for me? Hahahah! But, it is ... the REALITY is. THIS reality begins with 4 specific letters in front of it all .... "TV_MA" ..... don't you forget it pal!
"TV_MA" Mark Adkins, and Sasha Shotgun step away.
As we cut from that titan tron scene to back LIVE! at ringside where Ryan Ryder, and Dark Stranger are talking over strategy in the ring. Heather Black is trying to involve herself in the decision making, and Ryder's trying not to let her in the huddle. The fans rise to their feet when they hear the Wreckin' Crew's theme music begin blaring throughout the stadium!! Out comes the new XWF Tag Team Champions. Flip Johnson, and Brutality walk up on the outside apron talking over who will start it off first. They reluctantly hand their belts to the official, and this match is set to get underway.
ReArrangers vs. Wreckin' Crew (c) - XWF Tag Team Title (rematch) --
The ReArrangers talk it over, and Ryan Ryder has decided to go first. Flip Johnson then decides to get in the ring, and as the BELL sounds these 2 lock it up!! Flip tries to force Ryder back. But, instead Ryder forces Johnson back in his own corner. He wrenches a forearm to his throat, and wears on him. Referee counts him off, and Ryder steps away. He calls Flip on, and Flip rushes in to a quick Slam by Ryder!! He turns it in to a pinning combination, and Flip Johnson kicks out at 2! Flip rolls to a knee, and looks wide-eyed. Ryan Ryder doesn't let off of him, and comes back in putting the boots to him right away! He tags in The Dark Stranger, and he comes in the ring now. Ryder holds Flip up so that Dark Stranger can give him a sick uppercut!! That shot almost takes Flip up, and over the top rope. Dark Stranger grabs Flip, and irish whips him across the ring. Flip bounces back right in to a STIFF Boot shot from Dark Stranger!! That lays him out, and Dark Stranger starts lifting Flip up off the ground. He signals for an early Tombstone.. but, Brutalty attacks from behind with a running forearm to the back of Dark Stranger's skull! The ref orders Brutality out of the ring, and warns him his actions can get them disqualified tonight.
Flip Johnson gets a moment to breathe, and he rolls to the opposite corner. He tries pulling himself up on the turnbuckles. He watches as The Dark Stranger slowly gets up to a knee, and Flip rushes in. But, Dark Stranger grabs him by the throat, and goes for a Chokeslam early on here! But, Flip Johnson blocks it. He pokes Dark Stranger in the eye. Kicks him in the side, and twists his arm around a bit. Flip then starts pulling The Dark Stranger towards his own corner. But, Dark Stranger suddenly won't budge. He then grabs Flip, and irish whips him in to the corner where Ryan Ryder is standing! Flip's back drills the turnbuckle, and he goes to throw a back-elbow at Ryder though anyway. But, Ryder ducks, and it misses it target. Dark Stranger rushes in, and completely BODY SPLASHES him!! He reaches back, and tags in Ryan Ryder. While he drags Flip Johnson to the center of the ring, and The Dark Stranger lays him out with a hard clothesline!! The crowd marks out as the ReArrangers go to work, and try to regain their tag team belts. Ryan Ryder places a knee in Flip Johnson's spine, and wrenches back on his arms. He wears down on one-half of the XWF Tag Team Champions. Meanwhile, Brutality the other-half of the Wreckin' Crew is clapping his hands, and stomping his feet like a mad man! He somehow is trying to get his partner back in to this, and keep the crowd involved. Flip starts working himself off the mat, and Ryder stuns him with a kick to the mid-section. Ryder backs up towards the ropes, and bounces off them coming in for a Scissors Kick .. he misses with that Ryde-Or-Die finisher!! As Flip picks his head up just in time, and pulls Ryder in for a reverse-DDT!! He plants him hard on the canvas, and Flip begins making his crawl for the tag. The crowd pops as he's just reaching to tag in "Brute". That's when Ryan Ryder reaches up, and tags in The Dark Stranger. They meet in the center of the ring, and exchange blows!!!
These 2 bohemoths just taking it at each other. Dark Stranger catches him off guard with a solid uppercut. But, Brutality manages to fight back, and work Dark Stranger back in to the corner. Brutality then straight mauls the guy, and starts beating on him hard in the corner. He backs up, and flexes his muscles for the XWF crowd to see. He looks over at Flip Johnson, and realizes what Dark Stranger just did to him. He rushes in for a knee to the head-- but, Dark Stranger rolls out of there, and Brutality knees the corner instead. He limps back towards the center of the ring, and Dark Stranger goes for a Chokeslam. But, Brutality blocks it. He starts wacking Dark Stranger over the arm, and instead pulls him in for a Double Arm Hook DDT. But, Dark Stranger blocks it, and fights out of it with hard right hands!! He stalls Brutality, and goes for a Big Boot. But, Brutality catches the foot. Places it to the ground. Dark Stranger wraps his hand around his throat again. But, Brutality then kicks Dark Stranger in the gut!! He sets him up for, and goes for a Gutwrench Powerbomb. However, The Dark Stranger fights himself out of that, and hip tosses Brutality to the canvas. Dark Stranger reaches over, and tags in an eager Ryan Ryder. But, then Dark Stranger doesn't leave the ring. He is setting up for a Chokeslam on Brutality anyway. Referee is trying to get him away. Flip Johnson rushes in the ring before the tag, and clocks Ryan Ryder with a running forearm to the skull!! The ref is pushing Dark Stranger out of there, and Flip hops back to the outside apron. Brutality has time to recover, and tags in Flip Johnson. He begins putting the boots to Ryan Ryder, and goes to give him an irish whip. But, Ryan Ryder reverses it, and Flip goes bouncing off the ropes. Flip ducks a clothesline attempt, and quickly tags Brutality as he's bouncing back. Ryan Ryder catches him with a kick to the gut, and goes to the ropes to set up for his Finisher again. But, as he goes in for the Ryde-or-Die .. Brutality straight annihilates him with a Clothesline from Hell!!!! Flip stalls Dark Stranger from stepping foot in the ring, and the referee counts the 1, 2, 3!! The winners of this match, and STILL your XWF Tag Team Champions.. the team of Flip Johnson, and Brutality .. the Wreckin' Crew!!! "Hell of a match."
Match Grade: C+, Match Duration: 8 minutes, and 22 seconds, Match Result: Wreckin' Crew via pinfall.
S.O.S. are going over last second precautions backstage in their own private locker room. Gigantis, "The Dark Prince" William Knighthawk, and Tyroneus Del Rio all surround "Dangerous" Cliff Saxton. They are all wearing their S.O.S. cross n' bones t-shirts, and they know their big match is up next.
"The Dark Prince" William Knighthawk: So, how about it? Are you comfortable in doing what we ask you to do?
Gigantis: Yeah, how bout it Cliff? You ready to show your loyalty to S.O.S, and the Skeletons of Society???
"Dangerous" Cliff Saxton: Umm.
Tyroneus Del Rio: Yeah, we really hate to ask you to do this. But, I mean ..... .. you were the last of us to join Skeletons Of Society. Not that that should matter anyway! But--
Guys, guys, guys! It's okay. It's cool. You asked me a question. If I was comfortable doing it. Yeah. The answer is yeah. I'm ready to do what about to do ...
Okay, okay .. good. Then we have an understanding. I'll see you out there.
*Wink*
But, when we are starting to cut away from that feed we notice an unsure look on Cliff Saxton's face. As we cut to another scene backstage.
The Dark Stranger and Ryan Ryder argue backstage. As Heather Black watches over their shoulder in the back.
Ryan Ryder: You know what. Forget it. You're right. We lack communication lately, and I think we need at least a week apart ...
The Dark Stranger: Agreed. We came in this buisness alone, and it's only fitting that we go at it alone next week.
Yeah, you got that right.
Hey. Just so you know. No hard feelings.
No, no hard feelings .... I'm the one who got pinned the last 2 weeks. So, easy to say that. But, bottom line is. Next week .. we take a break from the ReArrangers for a bit ...
You got it. Partner!
They agree they should take a week away from being tag team partners since they came in as single's competitors. So, next week the ReArrangers are "on a break".. ..as we cut to our next contest at ringside!
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"Dangerous" Cliff Saxton vs. Tyroneus Del Rio - No DQ, No Countout --
The match starts off very funky. Both men came down to seperate entrance themes, and entered the ring alone. Now, they stand staring across at each other. Shirtless, and without any indication if they really are S.O.S. til the end, and in this together. The fans are curious about this match. Unsure how it'll play out. "Dangerous" Cliff Saxton eyes Tyroneus Del Rio from across the ring. Tyroneus smiles, and points towards the mat as the BELL sounds for this match to get underway. The rules are simple. No DQ. No Countout. The fans are a bit quiet, and waiting for them to make a move. Tyroneus smiles some more, and points to the canvas. He winks at Cliff Saxton, and Cliff stares aimlessly around the Sun National Bank Center. Tyroneus shakes his hea din disbelief, and disgust. He gets down on the mat, and lays with his back flat on the canvas. He shows Cliff what he is suppose to do, and stands back to his feet. Del Rio motions towards the canvas for Saxton to lay down for this one. But, "Dangerous" Cliff Saxton seems very hesitant. He decides to sit down on his butt in the center of the ring, and the crowd begins boo'ing him. It's clear they don't want it to go down this way. They want to see fists flying, and this stable seperated early on- before it ever gets started! But, Cliff finally lays flat on his back in the center of the ring. Tyroneus covers him up. 1, 2, but Cliff shoves Tyroneus off of him. He still lays there flat on his back, and the crowd is boo'ing this. Tyroneus looks confused, and rushes over for the cover again. He crawls, and lays on top of Cliff Saxton. The referee makes the count again, 1, 2, but again Cliff Saxton shoves Tyroneus Del Rio off of him!! This time Cliff Saxton rolls to his feet, and Tyroneus gets to a knee. He looks even more confused now, and almost furious at "Dangerous" Cliff Saxton. He runs up to him, and shoves Saxton back a step. He shoves him again in to the ropes. And Tyroneus proceeds to give him a big OPEN HAND slap to the face!! That crack wakes the stadium up, and the referee pulls Tyroneus back from the action. He warns him he can't slap him like that. But, Del Rio is all upset at what is happening, and begins shaking the ref. He grabs the official by the collar, and he yells in his face that it's No DQ. Before he can turn back around -- Cliff Saxtons rolls him up for the 1, 2, 3 out of nowhere!!! The crowd is stunned, and they cheer the victor! They can't believe it. "Dangerous" Cliff Saxton holds his hands high, and he beats another member from his group the S.O.S. in two back-to-back weeks of competition against them. Cliff rolls out of the ring, and Tyroneus springs to his feet in anger. He rushes to the ropes, and looks out at Cliff backing up the ramp. Tyroneus kicks the bottom rope, and he feels slighted. He feels very mis-treated, and disrespected. He feels double-crossed. You can tell.
Match Grade: D -, Match Duration: 1 minute, and 2 seconds, Match Result: Cliff Saxton via pinfall.
Backstage, William Knighthawk, and Gigantis share a not so pleasent look in the 'Skeletons Of Society' dressing room. They don't seem like they can believe their eyes!!
We then cut to the GM's office. As 'General Manager' Shawn Taylor is backstage with Hawking Ripper, and another newcomer who goes by the name of "The Dark One" Oblivion.
'GM' Shawn Taylor: You 2 are welcomed in to the XWF, and next week we have--
Suddenly, Dark Stranger walks through the doors, and pushes past these 2 men.
I'm not sure that you've heard about me joining the single's ranks next week. So, what do you got for me??
You have some nerve Dark Stranger. You don't just interrupt a man like that .. as I was saying Hawking Ripper vs. Oblivion on our August 9th episode of Showdown! .. you men are dismissed. That includes YOU Dark Stranger. You see .. you get to find out what I have planned for you later on. Trust me.. next Showdown! you finally get to escape the tag team ranks, and step in to your own limelight!!
At first The Dark Stranger seems hostile. Then he smirks, and walks out of the General Manager's office. Shawn Taylor gloats to himself as we cut back to ringside for our next matchup.
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Justice Legal vs. Gigantis - Standard match --
Out comes Gigantis first, and he gets a lot of heat from the crowd. As he awaits his opponent for the evening. Suddenly, Justice Legal pops up on the top of the ramp, and yells "Cut my Music!" He slowly walks down the ramp, and starts mouthing off about how he's not going to compete here tonight. How Gigantis is not the man he's looking for! He's looking to face.. to go face-to-face with Crimson Tide, and he wanted to do that HERE tonight!! But, Tide keeps on ducking him, and he's tired of it. He wants Crimson Tide mano-y-mano .. face-to-face!! In other words he's not competiting here tonight. He starts walking away, and the ref calls for the BELL to ring. He starts this matchup, and Gigantis looks disappointed out at him. Justice Legal keeps walking up the ramp as the referee begins his 10-second count. Suddenly, GM Shawn Taylor appears at the top of the ramp, and motions with his two fingers: to walk back down that ramp, and get it in the ring. Shawn Taylor doesn't even have to say a word to him. Justice Legal knows what he wants from him, and he's pissed. He doesn't want to face Gigantis. He rather be face-to-face with Crimson Tide. He decides to follow orders, and slides in the ring by the count of 8. He looks Gigantis across the ring, and slides back out. Almost refusing to wrestle. Justice Legal then steps up on the apron, and has his back towards the ring. He yells up at GM Shawn Taylor who is standing on the top of the ramp, and says to send out Crimson Tide! He doesn't want this match.
That's when Gigantis grabs him in that vice-grip known as The Migraine. He has that move locked on good, and is swinging Justice Legal to-and-thro about the ring. Justice Legal manages to squeeze out of it, and recovers on the ground near the corner. Gigantis walks up, and goes to pull him up by the hair. But Justice Legal hits him with an uppercut, and dropkicks his legs out of nowhere!! Gigantis falls to 2 knees, and Justice Legal backs up towards the ropes. He rushes in, and Gigantis manages to grab him by the throat. Gigantis stands up with him, and goes for a major Chokeslam. But, Justice Legal fights, and wiggles his way out of it. Justice Legal bounces off the ropes, and ducks a BIG BOOT attempt. He hops up on that 2nd rope, and flies back for a Crossbody. But, Gigantis catches him, and tosses him up over his head-- for a beautiful Back Body Suplex! Justice Legal's body splatters the canvas, and he rolls around in pain. He rolls to the outside apron, and suddenly a Hooded Man steps from over the barrier. This Hooded Man steps up on the outside apron. As Justice Legal falls to the outside mat. Legal rolls under the ring, and meanwhile Gigantis confronts this Hooded Man. I'm not sure if Gigantis can see the man's face or not under that hood. But, Gigantis is the closest one to him. The referee hops in the middle of these 2, and then the referee turns his attention towards this Hooded Man. He yells for him to get off the apron, and the Hooded Man doesn't comply at first. Gigantis turns around, and walks right in to a straight Steel Chair shot from Justice Legal. That drops Gigantis to 2 knees again, and that chair shot would normally be illegal. But, the ref didn't see it. He should have heard it. But, he didn't see it, and Justice Legal kicks it out of the ring in time. He then goes in the corner, and gets in 3-point stance. He rushes in at the dazed Gigantis on 2 knees, and crushes him with the hardest SPARE he could throw at him!!! That knocks Gigantis over, and on his back. The Hooded Man steps off the apron, and the ref turns to make the count. For the 1, 2, 3!!! Justice Legal has won all thanks to that illegal chairshot, and help from that HOODED MAN who just came out of nowhere. Allowing "The Insane Homicidal" Justice Legal to pick up the win here tonight!
Match Grade: C+, Match Duration: 2 minutes, and 53 seconds, Match Result: Justice Legal via pinfall.
Just as Justice Legal is celebrating the lights turn out on him, and the entire arena. When they come back on the Hooded Man is nowhere to be seen. But, in the ring literally face-to-face with Justice Legal is the man he's been calling out Crimson Tide!!! The crowd goes bizerk for this split second moment!!!!! But, before Justice Legal can even react. The lights go off, and the Sun National Bank Center is pitch black again. This time when the lights come back on it's only Justice Legal by himself. The look on his face tells it all. He is not too happy about what has been going down recently. He wanted Crimson Tide face-to-face tonight, and he just got him. But, I'm sure that's not what he expected. The lights go off on him a moment, Tide's there the next second, and then he vanishes in to thin air!! Leaving a pissed off Justice Legal to sort out his thoughts, and feelings in the ring alone. He kicks the rope as we cut backstage for a segment.
Caleb Cross, and Xavier Phoenix share a nice conversation backstage.
Caleb Cross: Yeah, man tell me about it .. .
Xavier Phoenix: It's just that these XWF hallways are so unpredictable these days. You know how it is man! I mean, take tonight for example... the S.O.S. can't even trust their own stablemates. The ReArrangers have broken up, and who the heck was that Hooded Man out there just a moment ago?? Not to mention Crimson Tide turning the lights off on people.... I'm just glad we have each other's back.
And I hope you know. I mean, I think you know for sure what went down at "Independence Day". You know those S.O.S. guys -- they blocked me from coming out my dressing room brother. I was ready to come attack them clowns. But, I was barricaded in by a chair of all things.
I know, and that is why THIS WEEK we won't be caught off guard.. I have a huge match against the XWF World Champion tonight! Granted it's a non-title match. But, I get to prove my point to all these doubters out here tonight.. if there are still any.
And that means.. after tonight. I mean, after I beat William Knighthawk. The S.O.S. will be in disarray. They will have to be sending S.O.S. signals to get their message across. It's over for them. The door is closing on the S.O.S., as they are about to be shutout, shunned from the XWF hallway, and soon the door will be slammed in THEIR face!!
They both share a wicked smile, and we cut a few HBO promos including the return of the final season of "Entourage", the return of "Curb Your Enthusiasm", and also "True Blood" returning to the HBO network this season. Also, year round catch the replay of HBO's new hit series XWF Showdown! which airs on Tuesday Night's starting at 11 pm for HBO After Dark!!
We then cut backstage where Carlos Shotgun is standing by with Flo Stanley of all people. Carlos receives a mixed, although a positive reaction from the XWF diehards here tonight.
Flo Stanley: Carlos.. how do you feel about your opponent for tonight's main event???
Carlos Shotgun: You know tonight I'm in the Main Event where I belong. Of course, I completely disagree with Shawn Taylor's decision to put me up against The Game. I think it's an idiotic- bold decision, and by far the worst decision Shawn Taylor has made since being handed the role of GM. But, it's a main event none the less. Unfortunately, at Independence Day.. some things were obviously out of control. I'm not here to dwell on what has transpired in my life. But, rather focus on my career more. Time to go full force, and leave my past behind me .... Mark Adkins might have won that chapter.. but, there's never story book endings in the XWF. This isn't a fairytale world, and everybody knows in the end.. I get my hands around his neck, and snap it in 2 this time!! But, for now .. I got "The Game" on my plate, and I'm dying to sink my teeth in. "Thank you very much"
Flo Stanley smiles, and sends this one back to ringside for our next encounter.
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William Knighthawk vs. Caleb Cross - Standard match --
Caleb Cross makes his way out first to a nice ovation from the crowd! They let him have it, and you notice a few signs in the arena that read "Caleb Cross 4-0" trying to show their support for this XWF newcomer on a roll as of late. Up next "The Dark Prince" William Knighthawk steps out from behind the shadows, and makes his way down the ramp. The XWF crowd gives him lots of heat, as he rips off his cut-off 'Skeletons Of Society' t-shirt, and tosses it to the side. He rushes towards, and slides in the XWF ring. He bounces around, and then grabs the ropes loosening himself up. Caleb Cross is cracking his knuckles, and getting ready to do battle. The BELL sounds, and this match is officially underway. They lock up, and right away William Knighthawk throws a knee in his gut. He then bends Caleb in position for, and sets him up with that tightening Abdominal Stretch!! He wears on Caleb, and the crowd boo's immediately. Caleb tries to reverse it, and plant him with a Hip Toss. But, Knighthawk blocks it, and does a complete backflip in his place. He then grabs Caleb Cross by the hair, and plants him with a devilish Backstabber!! He goes for the cover, and the referee warns him to watch the hair. As Knighthawk wraps the legs, and the referee counts the 1, 2, kickout!! Referee says "watch his hair" again, and Knighthawk looks real frustrated. He looks up at the ref, and says "are you kidding me?" He then quickly begins stomping away at Caleb Cross wearing the youngster down. He picks him up by the hair again, and places him in the corner. He digs his elbow in to his throat, and chin area. The referee counts him off, and Knighthawk barks back at the official. The referee warns him he can be DQ'ed, and William Knighthawk backs up a few feet. He rushes in, and he connects with a Shining Wizard- a swift knee to the face-- followed by a beautiful Bulldog!! What a nice combination by Knighthawk as he makes the cover 1, 2, foot on the rope!
The fans cheer. But, William Knighthawk is upset. He slams his hands on the mat, and tells the ref to make it quicker next time. He backs up towards the ropes, and sizes Caleb up for a solid BOOT to his skull. That shot drops Caleb, and William Knighthawk gets on the ground throwing him in a Sleeperhold. He wears him down, and the referee checks on him. But, Caleb refuses to quit. Knighthawk releases the hold on his hold, and stands back to his feet. Putting the boots to Cross!! He bends over, and sets him up for a Pumphandle Slam! He makes the cover, and the 1, 2, kick out! William Knighthawk doesn't waste time, and gets back to his feet posing for the XWF crowd. They boo the crap out of this guy!! As he mocks Caleb by slapping the back of his head around. He then lifts him up for, and sets him up for an unorthadox move known as the Gory Bomb! He makes the cover for yet another time, and 1, 2, kick out!! William Knighthawk shakes his head, and he walks over to the ropes. He kicks the bottom rope, and mouths something to Jim Ross, and Jerry "The King" Lawler. He said he is signaling for that Inciser Claw! William Knighthawk walks back over to his prey, and goes for that finishing submission move. But, Caleb Cross gathers enough energy to pull Knighthawk down, and slap him in one of his own finishers known as 'Cross Bones' - a version of the Camel Clutch Chickenwing!! The XWF fans mark out hard for this moment, and Caleb Cross now has Knighthawk right where he wants him.
But, William Knighthawk manages to pull his weight over, and slip a foot on the bottom rope. The referee forces him to break the hold, and Knighthawk crawls to the outside apron. Caleb Cross slowly rolls over to a knee, and then begins approaching Knighthawk. But, Knighthawk throws a shoulder in his gut, and then leaps over him (and the top rope) rolling Caleb Cross in to a pinning combination. But, Caleb rolls through it, and has Knighthawk trapped with shoulders down. But, Knighthawk shoves him off at a count at a count of 2! Caleb bounces off the ropes, and comes back trying to kick Knighthawk's head off. But, Knighthawk lays flat, and ducks the kick. William Knighthawk tries to roll to a knee. But, Caleb then rushes over, and puts the fists to him. He ducks a big right hand attempt by Knighthawk, and begins setting him up for his signature move-- which he is attempting to pull off A Sitdown Alabama Slam. But, Caleb loses grip, and William Knighthawk slides out of it. He tries to roll Caleb up. But, Caleb sits on him for a 1, 2, kick out! William Knighthawk rolls to his feet, and Caleb Cross goes for a big right hand now. But, Knighthawk ducks it. He kicks Cross in the gut, and sets him up for his brutal Cradle Piledriver finisher known as 'Out of Your Misery'! He absolutely PLANTS Caleb Cross with that deadly finisher in the center of the ring, and makes the very easy 1, 2, 3! William Knighthawk wins this match hands down, and he ends the early winning streak by Caleb Cross. Sending him to 3-1 in the XWF record books, and moving William Knighthawk up the XWF rankings! The fans still hate it, and hate him. He poses for them mockingly one more time, and then exits the ring.
Match Grade: C- , Match Duration: 7 minutes, and 4 seconds, Match Result: William Knighthawk via pinfall.
Backstage, GM, Shawn Taylor is in his office with Ryan Ryder.
You asked to see me in here?
Yeah. Ryan Ryder. Just the man I was looking for. Next week! I heard you wanted to return to single's ranks?
Yeah, that's right.
I'm sure you were paying attention earlier than? Hmm? .. remember when I told your friend Dark Stranger I had something in mind for next week...??
Don't tell me versus him? Beca--
..No, no, no. But, you will be in the same ring together! Well, hell.. it's every man for themselves.. ... and 8-man ..over the top rope.. Battle Royale... to decide the new #1 contender!! And that will be taking place in the Q Arena in Cleveland, Ohio at our very next episode of Showdown!.. by the way .. I'm flying my friend Mark Haskins out from TNA. Soo make sure you put on a good show for me .... ....sooo goodluck Ryder.
Ryder glares at the General Manager almost questioning his motives for this. He then walks out of the room, and suddenly you hear another door open from behind Shawn Taylor. Who comes popping out from door #2 ??
The camera pans, and it's Jon "The Man" Hampton standing beside him. The GM Shawn Taylor turns, and notices him right away. Like he expected him to be standing right there next to him.
Jon "The Man" Hampton: So that's why you called me to come to the arena today??.... .
That's right Jon, and you know very well that Mr. Lucente wants nothing to do with you anymore. That these fans are getting fed up with you. I mean, you were the guy hand picked to main event "Xtreme Mania: Decade"... and lost .... you were the one who was one step closer to being XWF World Champion at "Xtreme Battle Zone".. despite the fact that you shouldn't have beat Xavier Phoenix in the first place. I mean, those dumbass invaders ruined everything that night ... but, ... well look at me.. going against my better judgement. So, you know when I do this. It's because I need someone worthy of competiting for that #1 contender spot ... so, Hampton you will most certainly also be 1 of 8 men in next week's Battle Royale!!
I could only assume this. But,will whats his name be in it?
Who Carlos? ?
--Yeah, I know. Just like you know. That I have been waiting to get my hands on him for a long time. And I'm just dying to get in the ring with him again!
Don't worry about Carlos. I heard what he said earlier about my decision making ... .. we'll see if he likes the decision I made for next week on Showdown! ....
They both kind of stare at each other, and then off in to space contemplating what is going to happen later tonight on Showdown!, and next week as well when the #1 contendership for the XWF World Title is on the line in an 8-man BATTLE ROYALE.
"The Game" comes out to the ring, and he's ready to cut a promo with Stephanie McMahon by his side. He doesn't spit water, or do the whole routine. He holds her hand the whole way. Graced with a leather jacket, and some sort of blue jean material. Stephanie looks gorgeous in her pink blouse. They step in to the ring, and The Game doesn't hesitate to snatch the microphone from ring announce Danielle Worley. He awaits for the crowd to die down a bit. Lots of mixed reactions. But, he is getting mostly a negative responce here tonight in Trenton, New Jersey.
"The Game": A few weeks ago some idiot giant came out, and disturbed the renewing of our vows. My wife, and myself were sharing a very fond moment out here in the ring ... and some ugly human being ruined our treasured moment.
The Game is obviously upset. He cares, and he looks over his shoulder to see his distraught wife. He looks around at the arena at the fans who are hanging on his every word. He wants some sort of sympathy from them perhaps.
We are out here now.. to interrupt the Showdown! festivites.. to GLOAT about our upcoming Main Event! I mean, it was only a matter of time before they noticed it right?? Before the XWF clamped down, and realized what they had in "The Game". Now, they know!! Now they know me, and Stephanie are here to stay.. for life. That's why they are upset right now. After my pummeling of Gigantis that very night. After my dismantling of Tyroneus Del Rio inside that HELL IN A CELL at Independence Day... well, now.. it's on to the MAIN EVENT of tonight's episode of Showdown! I am squaring off against Carlos Shotgun!
XWF crowd POPS at the mention of that name, and there's obviously a lot of "Elite" marks in the crowd tonight!!
The man who made the XWF what it is. A walking, talking.. living legend. That says something. That says something about the position I'm in. About the type of competitior I am to get this match set up the way I did. Working my way through the ranks, and after tonight.. I will be sitting atop the XWF! After I Pedigree Carlos Shotgun straight to that canvas!!! The XWF fans, the superstars... the front office brass.. we'll have no other choice but to accept what is happening around here. That I'm soon to be your #1 contender, and then finally capturing that XWF World Heavyweight Championship! It's only a matter of time..... .. and it's almost time for you Carlos Shotgun,... time.. to play... THE GAME!!!!!
That scene fades on The Game's tensed up faced, and the mixed reaction from the fans.
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**We cut to a re-cap of this next match. How, Adkins cost Phoenix the #1 contendership last episode of Showdown! prior to our cyber sunday event "Independence Day". It shows how Phoenix got screwed! When "TV_MA" Mark Adkins decided to run down during the #1 contenders match between Xavier Phoenix vs. Carlos Shotgun. Winner would get an automatic XWF World Title shot at "Independence Day". Instead it was Mark Adkins drilling Shotgun with a chair in order to secure another match against his most fierce rival. However, Xavier Phoenix feels more than just caught up in the tension. He wants to be a part of that XWF World Title scene, and he'll do whatever it takes to make that happen. By winning here tonight in non-title matchup .. well, we just found out it won't make him new #1 contender. But, it'll change a lot of doubts in people's mind. If he is the next legit competitor for the main event scene in the XWF.
We cut back to ringside, and Xavier Phoenix comes out to an incredible reaction from the crowd. Surprisingly much like his debut in San Juan, Puerto Rico .. the XWF fans are in full support of Phoenix right now as he makes his way towards the ring. As he poses on the 2 turnbuckles the XWF crowd really rises to their feet, and anticipate the current XWF World Heavyweight Champion's entrance. His first match since "Independence Day". The first match he has after screwing Carlos Shotgun, and aligning with his current wife Sasha Shotgun. The crowd is growing anxious for this one.
Xavier Phoenix vs. "TV_MA" Mark Adkins (c) - Xtreme rules (Non-title) --
Finally "TV_MA" flashes across the titan tron, and his theme song immediately picks up! The XWF crowds roars in excitement!! You could feel a lot of great energy in the air by the Apostles. But, soon as he steps out with Sasha Shotgun on a leash. He walks a few feet out with her, and then unlatches the leash. He waves her off towards the back, and the crowd is boo'ing this whole thing. They are upset to see him aligned with Sasha Shotgun at all. He makes his way down the ramp, and raises the XWF World Title in the air!! He shows it off to the Apostles, and sprints towards the ring sliding right in. He holds the belt up high in the air again in the center of the ring, and the crowd roars again for him!!! They are going restless as he smiles at his reflection in that championship gold before handing it to the referee. He steps back a couple feet, and smiles over at Xavier Phoenix. That's when the referee hands the belt over to Danielle Worley, and gets the Time Keeper to ring the BELL. The match has officially started, and they circle each other up awhile. "TV_MA" Mark Adkins waves his arms around trying to get crowd involved but a lot of people boo him instead. Xavier Phoenix starts clapping his hands, and waving the XWF fans on now.. suddenly, they are electric! They begin clapping. Stomping, and cheering for this match to take place!! They finally lock up in the center, and it's Adkins using his veteran skills to work his way behind Phoenix. But, it's Phoenix using his quickness to work behind Adkins, and then drops to his knees to pull Adkins feet out from underneath him. Adkins does a faceplant on the canvas, and holds his jaw. As Phoenix wastes no time, roughing him up on the mat, and trying to squeeze in an early Crippler Crossface. But, Adkins gauges his eyes, and works his way out of it. Adkins reminds the official it's Xtreme rules, and the referee nods in agreement. Adkins then goes for Phoenix as he's getting to a knee. But, Phoenix hits him straight in the gut, and goes for a Dropkick. But, Adkins sideswipes him, and Phoenix crashes to the canvas. Adkins wastes no time, and lifts him off the canvas. He looks around like a maniac, and decides to set Xavier Phoenix up for a powerful move. Adkins then does manage to execute that brilliant Widow's Peak!! He makes the quick cover on Phoenix, and the 1, 2, kickout! The XWF fans pop, and are excited to see Xavier Phoenix still in this match.
Mark Adkins rolls outside, and starts searching under the ring for something. He pulls a Kendo Stick out, and he intends to use it as his smile would indicate. But, Xavier Phoenix manages to recover in the ring, and hops up on the top rope from the inside. Managing to do some sort of Corkscrew Spinning Dive right in to Adkins!!! That shot takes Adkins down hard, and he slams the bottom of that steel ramp. Phoenix rolls around in pain also grasping his shoulder. Referee does start the 10-count for this one, and Adkins starts crawling for the apron. But, Xavier Phoenix manages to roll up next to the Kendo Stick, and gets to his feet first. He sees Adkins reaching for that apron to pull himself up, and Phoenix goes ahead in CRACKING the Kendo Stick over his back!! He whips him with it again, and again!!! He then puts him in some sort of modified Sleeperhold, or Cobra Clutch of some sort. Before he tosses Adkins lifeless body to the outside mat. Phoenix rolls in on a count of 6, and he rolls to a knee waiting for Adkins to make his next move. That's when Adkins starts getting to a knee on the outside at the count of 8. But, Phoenix wastes no time, and jogs over to the turnbuckle. He quickly hops up on the top turnbuckle, and lays out with a complete Swanton-type maneuver!! But, Adkins simply sidesteps him, and uses his momentum to slam him to the outside mat instead!!!!!
What IMPACT on that maneuver. Xavier Phoenix rolls around in obvious pain. He can barely breathe, and Adkins slides in & out of the ring that fast to break the count again. The referee starts the 10-count over again, and Adkins knows he can go to work on the kid now. He picks him up, and eventually he goes to swing him in to the steel steps. But, with all his might the kid reverses it, and Adkins knees catch the steel steps instead!! He goes flying over them, and the steps spill out on the outside. Phoenix drops to 2 knees, and looks beat up from missing that last high risk maneuver. He literally hobbles over on one knee at first, and then manages to get up on a limp. He starts limping his way over to Adkins, and begins rolling him in the ring. Suddenly, Sasha Shotgun starts coming down to ringside, and the fans boo her like crazy!! She gets a shitload of heat just from coming halfway down the ramp. As Phoenix rolls Adkins in the ring, and quickly covers him up.. 1, 2, kick out! Adkins kicks out, and starts holding his knee. Phoenix gets to a knee, and notices Sasha out there. Xavier sees this as a moment to humiliate Adkins in front of his girl, and he backs up a few feet in the corner. Xavier Phoenix is setting up for that Drama Club spinning heel kick!! But, as he's going for it .. Sasha yells out at Adkins, and he decides to stay down. He rolls to the outside apron, and now Phoenix has to change plans. As he makes his way over to Adkins who's curled up on the outside apron just holding that knee cap. Phoenix bends over to pick Adkins up by the hair, and he starts to eventually comply. He pulls Adkins up, and tries to Suplex him in the ring. But, Adkins blocks it, and tries to Suplex him out of the ring!! However, Phoenix stalls him with a kick to his knee, and then manages to latch on tight-- SUPLEXING "TV_MA" Mark Adkins back in to the ring!!! That suplex rattles the arena, and Phoenix makes his quick cover.. 1, 2, kick out!!
By now Sasha Shotgun is getting a closer look, and now Number 8 starts coming out here. The Number 8 who is the woman managing Xavier Phoenix now. She was known for suggesting the brass knuckles in aiding Xavier Phoenix in his big victory at "Independence Day". Now, she wants to make sure Sasha Shotgun is not a distraction for Phoenix. As she's making her way down the ramp now. It is Sasha who steps up on the apron. But, before the referee can step in, and do anything-- GENERAL MANAGER Shawn Taylor pops up on the titan tron.
Oh, no, no, no ladies!! I know what you're doing here. That's why I have arranged for BOTH of you women to be BANNED from ringside tonight! No hard feelings.. but, it's a man's sport, and you 2 have no buisness out there tonight!! Come to the back ..
Meanwhile, as Sasha Shotgun gets off the apron, and Number 8 starts heading to the back on her own. That's when you realize Xavier Phoenix has been distracted a bit, and walks right in to a kick in the gut from "TV_MA" Mark Adkins-- followed by a Spinning Neckbreaker!! He lays Phoenix out with that, and makes a cocky cover .. 1, 2, shoulder up!! Adkins claps his hands, and tells ref to count faster next time. He rolls off of Phoenix, and decides his next move. Meanwhile, "TV_MA" glances up the ramp, and even looks around near the front row seats at ringside-- just making sure.. double-checking that Carlos Shotgun isn't anywhere to be seen. Just hoping that Shotgun doesn't pounce for whatever reason, and try to seek revenge by embarassing "TV_MA" here tonight. But, no Carlos, and that distracts Adkins long enough. So, when he goes to pull Phoenix up by the hair. It's Phoenix who karate chops him in the ribs, and leaps up to his feet. Executing an amazing Dropkick out of nowhere!!! That shot sends "TV_MA" Mark Adkins flying back across the ring. Xavier Phoenix waits in the corner, and gets ready to set up for the "Drama Club" again. But, as Adkins gets to his feet. It's Phoenix missing his target on the kick, and Adkins getting leverage behind him to roll him in to a pinning combination for the 1, 2, kick out!! Xavier Phoenix barely escapes that, and "TV_MA" Mark Adkins pulls him in planting him with a simple DDT!! He then gets him on the ground, and begins rubbing his forearm in his face!!! The XWF fans mark out for him, and some give him heat. As Adkins gets to his feet, and stares out at the ramp again. TV MA keeps looking for Shotgun.
But, as Adkins turns around. It's Phoenix who pulls him down out of nowhere in to a Schoolboy pinning combination!! 1, 2, kick out!! Adkins is fumed, and Phoenix rolls to his feet first. He goes for a Buzzsaw Kick. But, Adkins blocks his kick, and grabs ahold of his leg. He taunts Phoenix as he holds his foot in his hands, and spins Phoenix around. But, Phoenix manages to spin low, and actually Sweep the bad leg of Adkins' out from underneath him! Adkins falls hard, and Xavier Phoenix sees this as his chance to try to put him in a Sharp Shooter. He actually manages to turn Mark Adkins over on his stomach, and latch that finishing submission hold on!! But, Adkins refuses to tap. He crawls, and crawls.. he gets a hand on the rope. But, Xavier Phoenix refuses to let go now!!! The referee is ordering him off of Adkins. Finally he releases the submission hold, and walks over to the corner. He looks like he is ready to attempt another Drama Club. This time no distractions. However, as Adkins turns to face him. It's Adkins who ducks the spinning heelkick attempt, and he just grabs Phoenix by the head-- rushing him over to the corner. He goes to slam him face-first in the top turnbuckle. But, Phoenix blocks it, and hits Adkins in the gut. He goes to slam his face in there. But, Adkins blocks it, and gauges his eyes again. The referee warns him that's the last time he can gauge his eyes. Next time he will disqualify him. Adkins goes to grab Phoenix by the hair, and Phoenix stalls him with a chop to the mid-section again. Phoenix then hammers on that knee, and Adkins screams out in pain. Before dropping a brutal elbow to the back of Phoenix's spine!! He drills the tip of his elbow in to his back, and Xavier Phoenix crumbles to the mat in pain. Mark Adkins begins stomping away at him!!! Meanwhile, always looking over his shoulder for Carlos Shotgun to arrive. The commentators speculate it could happen any moment. Jim Ross insist the women were banned from ringside, and so that probably goes same for Carlos Shotgun. But, Jerry "The King" Lawler disagrees. Next thing you know you see "TV_MA" Mark Adkins signaling for an End on 5 finisher. He is hovering above Phoenix, and simply stalking him. Xavier Phoenix gets to a knee, and then starts to turn around-- right in to-- no!! He pushes his way out of it, and Adkins turns around-- in to Phoenix attempting an End on 5 of his own. But, Adkins shoves him away now, and when he bounces back he kicks Phoenix in the gut. But, that only stalls Phoenix a moment, and as Adkins goes to kick Phoenix again. It's Phoenix who grabs his good foot, and sweeps that bad leg out from underneath him again!! "TV_MA" immediately falls to the canvas, and Xavier Phoenix looks like he wants to set up for the Texas Cloverleaf. But, Adkins quickly crawls to the ropes, and latches on. Phoenix tries to pry him off. But, the ref counts him off, and Phoenix backs up. Suddenly, as Xavier Phoenix is setting up for the Drama Club. Here comes the remaining 3 members of S.O.S.
Here comes the remaining members of the "Skeletons Of Society" Just as Phoenix is getting ready to set up for the Drama Club, and put the current XWF World Heavyweight Champion away for good. Xavier looks out at these men as these get closer, and Adkins has already gotten to his feet. Adkins rushes over, and goes to attack Phoenix. But, Phoenix sidesteps him, and trips him up. So, Adkins head hits the top of the turnbuckle. That shot knocks him out, and Adkins falls to the mat practically unconsciousness. Xavier Phoenix picks him up, and Bodyslams him back to the canvas!! You see Xavier Phoenix is wanting to go for the Drama Club special again. But, now all 3 members of 'Skeletons Of Society' have hopped up on the apron. Xavier Phoenix yells out at William Knighthawk especially, and warns them that he should urge Gigantis & Tyroneus Del Rio off the apron as well. This distraction last long enough. For Phoenix to get up in Knighthawk's face, and when he turns around gets drilled with a Gutter Mouth super kick!!!!! As Adkins makes the lazy cover, and the 1, 2, 3!! "TV_MA" Mark Adkins has held out for this match, and it wasn't Carlos Shotgun coming to exact revenge. It was the S.O.S. the 3 remaining members of the Skeletons Of Society distracting Phoenix long enough to be put away with that Gutter Mouth out of nowhere!!!
Match Grade: B, Match Duration: 13 minutes, and 39 seconds, Match Result: "TV_MA" Mark Adkins via pinall.
The match is officially over. But, S.O.S. rush the ring anyways, and attack Phoenix ... Adkins rolls out of there with help from Sasha Shotgun who just ran back down to ringside. Here comes Number 8 to Xavier Phoenix's defense. But, she's very hesitant to even get in the ring. Finally she decides to march up the steel steps near the commentator's table, and stands on the outside apron glaring in. She gathers the courage to step between the ropes, and get in the ring. Suddenly, Tyroneus Del Rio turns around, and William Knighthawk-- they literally hold her in the corner! They hold her back, and force her to watch this. As Gigantis begins applying that deadly vice-grip known as The Migraine!!
"He's wearing Xavier Phoenix down, and the crowd is giving these S.O.S. members a lot of heat."
Suddenly, the crowd POPS as Caleb Cross comes out, and before he reaches the bottom of the ramp. It's Cliff Saxton who rushes down behind him!! He NAILS Caleb Cross in the back of the head with a running forearm shot, and then begins pounding on him on the outside. "Dangerous" Cliff Saxton then rolls Caleb Cross in the ring, and the commentator's point out that he is indeed still wearing a "Skeletons Of Society" t-shirt. They insinuate he is still with them.
"Cliff Saxton didn't leave S.O.S. afterall!!"
.. They all 4 attack those 2 men!! Just putting the boots to them. It's Cliff Saxton who hits Caleb Cross with a Cliff Hanger!! Then Gigantis does the Garvin Stomp his finisher known as Radiant Fallout!!!! He begins literally stomping his 7'8'', 450 pounds frame over, and over.. on poor little Caleb Cross!! William Knighthawk places Xavier Phoenix in the Inciser Claw in front of Number 8, and simply taunts her very much. Tyroneus Del Rio isn't done with Caleb Cross however, and slaps him in a Crossarm Breaker!!!! The XWF crowd is boo'ing with much hostility, and they do not like these guys one bit!! Finally, Cliff Saxton has to pry William Knighthawk off of Xavier Phoenix. Then Cliff, and Tyroneus Del Rio share in a hug in the middle of the ring. They all 4 hold their hands up high together in the air!! "Skeletons Of Society" are together, and they're doing very well! After they are thru.. Number 8 tends to Xavier Phoenix. But, they drag Caleb Cross away with them up the ramp!! Gigantis ends up carrying him over his shoulder, and they disappear through the curtain.
However, right after we are shown an HBO First Look at Curb Your Enthusiam, and Entourage's Final Season.
We then cut to GM Shawn Taylor showing up on the top of the ramp.
I'm sure you all know there's a #1 contendership on the line next week.. in an 8-man Battle Royale. What you might not know is all the 8 participants. So, let me run them down for ya! William Knighthawk, Justice Legal, "The Game", Ryan Ryder, Jon Hampton, The Dark Stranger, Tyroneus Del Rio, and Xavier Phoenix. If you noticed 2 important names missing from that list. Well, one is Caleb Cross.. but, I was just told he was dragged out of this arena, and lord knows what those men are doing to him now ... beats me. So, I took the liberty of giving him the week off. As for the other name missing from that list. He knows who he is! And CARLOS SHOTGUN.. if you ever question my decision-making again. It won't be .. a week suspension ... it'll be you FIRED from the XWF ranks!! No longer to be seen. So, that means .. I have NO CHOICE... but, to BAN .... Carlos Shotgun from the arena next Showdown!! Thank you very much .. Sorry, I didn't mean that. I meant .. "that is all".
GM Shawn Taylor then exits back through the curtains, and the scene fades out a moment.
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Caleb Cross is found outside in a side alley over a block away. The officials found him outside after a camera man followed them out the building. What's wrong with Caleb Cross? He's not responding. EMTs, and paramedics say he's knocked unconscious. He's not responding to us!!
Back inside the arena S.O.S. is backstage, and they feel good about what has happend tonight. William Knighthawk decides to look in the camera, and talk for his stable.
We are the ones pulling the whool over people's eyes now. We had the world fooled earlier, and now Caleb Cross paid the ultimate price! The ultimate sacrafice!! Xavier Phoenix better be ready.. because, he's next ...
Justice Legal is walking by, and they smirk at him. "The Insane Homicidal" one stops, and pauses to look at this 4-man stable known as 'Skeletons Of Society'.
You sure that I can't convince you S.O.S. fellas to change your minds, and come join the Dungeon of Death??
William Knighthawk looks baffled.
Are you kidding me.. ? Did you not just see what we did to Xavier Phoenix out there?? Did you not see the mess we left Caleb Cross in .. in a back alley no less!! No, next week.. .. me, and Tyroneus Del Rio are both in the Battle Royale to decide the new #1 contender.. so, we are odds on favorite to win. You better remember that, and stay out of our way!!
Justice Legal holds back his anger, and he smiles as his eyes light up in fire. He walks away from the S.O.S. members, and the scene fades out.
Xavier Phoenix is shown checking on Caleb Cross outside as paramedics, and another ambulance has arrived for Caleb Cross this week. This time because he was jumped on the ramp, and dumped on the streets by the S.O.S. Now, Phoenix looks up at the camera, and addresses the crowd.
I know exactly who is responsible for this. I know now what has to be done! I make it my own personal project. Mark my words! I vow right here, and now to pick S.O.S. apart piece by piece.. starting with Tyroneus Del Rio, and William Knighthawk in that Battle Royale to decide the new #1 contender next Showdown!!! You boys better be ready!
That scene then cuts away, and we head to ringside for our Main Event of the evening. It is scheduled to be Carlos Shotgun vs. "The Game" for the very first time ever. 1-on-1 these two men will do battle tonight!
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MAIN EVENT -
"The Game" vs. Carlos A. Shotgun - Standard match --
"The Game" makes his way out first to a mixed reaction the crowd. Mostly boo's as he makes his way down the ramp, and spits his water from the apron! Carlos Shotgun then comes out to his theme song "Evolution" by Pearl Jam. As he makes his way down to the most positive reaction he has had in years. There are still a lot of people hating him in the arena. But, this XWF crowd seems to behind Shotgun tonight in this main event. He finally gets in the ring, and the referee explains to them both the rules of this match. He then calls for the BELL, and this match is ready to get underway. Carlos Shotgun, and "The Game" lock up in the center of the ring. The Game using his brute strength to shove him back in the corner. The Game unloads an inside knee shot, and another inside knee shot. He backs up 2 feet, and then chops Shotgun across the chest, "WOOOOO!" He chops him again, "WOOOOO!". But, then Carlos grabs him by the head, and headbutts him. Before tossing him in the corner, and then chopping The Game hard as he can, "WOOOOOOOO!" .. Then another hard, dramatic chop, "WOOOOOOOOO!" Carlos backs up a few feet, and starts riling the crowd up for some reason. He rushes in, and goes for a Stinger Splash but The Game moves out the way. Carlos catches himself however, and actually starts mounting top turnbuckle. He turns around up top, and manages to go for an Ax Handle Smash. But, The Game much like at "Independence Day" in that Hell in a Cell match-- he catches Shotgun with a boot to the gut, and sets him up for an early Pedigree. But, Carlos blocks it, and dumps The Game over his head. The Game gets laid out on the mat, and Carlos shakes that off. Before going back on the offensive! He starts kicking away at The Game, and then throws him in a side headlock on the canvas. Carlos wears him down, and asks the ref to check on him. The Game says, "no". He refuses to submit here. The Game punches himself out of it, and works Carlos off the canvas. The Game elbows him in the gut, and takes off towards the rope. He bounces back, and shoulder blocks Carlos to the ground! The Game goes to the ropes again, and Carlos ducks it. The Game hops over him, and when he bounces back he's met with a Dropkick drom Carlos Shotgun! Carlos goes ahead, and makes the quick cover, 1, 2, kick out!!
Carlos doesn't argue with the ref. He just throws The Game in an Anaconda Vice!! The XWF fans mark out for this submission hold, and Carlos looks to put The Game away here early! He is trying to get the King of Kings to tap out on this main event of Showdown! But, The Game is refusing to go quietly, and gets a foot on the rope somehow. Carlos rolls to his feet, and goes to lift The Game up. But, catches a punch to his guts for his troubles. The Game then clothesline Carlos Shotgun down to the canvas. The Game backs up to the ropes, and jogs in dropping a knee on Carlos Shotgun's forehead. Carlos pops up off the canvas, and holds his head. As The Game then grabs him, and flattens him with a Sidewalk Slam!!The Game makes the cover, and the 1, 2, kick out!! The Game looks mad, and he goes to pick Carlos up. He irishwhips him to the ropes, and when Carlos bounces back he catches him with his trademark High Knee to the face, and that takes Carlos down flat. The Game covers him up again for the 1, 2, kick out! The Game then grabs Carlos by the hair, and lifts him off the mat. He places him in the corner, and lays a hard knee in his mid-section. The Game backs up a few feet, and rushes in for a Body Splash! But, Carlos moves out the way, and The Game catches a face-full of turnbuckle. He bounces around, and turns right in to a T-Bone Suplex from Carlos Shogun!! That hard move lays The Game out, and Carlos decides to try to drag him off the ground anyway. Carlos grabs him by the hair, and then sets The Game up for a Perfect Plex in the center of the ring. 1, 2, The Game kicks out of that!!!
Carlos Shotgun rolls out of that move, and shakes his head. He stalks The Game as he rolls to a knee, and tries to collect himself. Carlos Shotgun wraps his arms around The Game, and hits him with a German Suplex. He keeps his arms wrapped, and nails him with a 2nd German Suplex!!! Carlos then makes the cover, and The Game is able to kick out on 2! Carlos doesn't look pleased, and goes back to work on him. Stomping away at The Game, and then lifting him up by the arm. It's hard to get The Game up. But, once he does.. Carlos Shotgun starts mounting the turnbuckle while holding his arm still. He starts walking across the top rope, and Carlos Shotgun goes for that Old School!! He chops the back of The Game's arm from up top, and The Game falls to a knee in pain. Carlos goes for a Crossarm Breaker of his own. But, The Game fights out of it. He delivers a forearm to Shotgun's ribs, and a forearm to his head. He backs him up to the ropes, and goes for an irish whip. But, Carlos blocks it, and instead pulls The Game in-- planting him with a Russian Legsweep! Carlos then signals up top, and the XWF crowd actually POPS for him!!! He quickly mounts the turnbuckle, and raises his arms to the sky. He leaps off, and delivers an ELBOW DROP to The Game's skull. But, he doesn't cover him up to the crowd's surprise. The commentators are saying he's making a big mistake. However, Carlos starts lifting The Game off the ground, and it looks like he might go for a Bullet Bomb. The Game fights out of it. Kicks Carlos in the gut instead, and looks to go for a Pedigree. But, no Carlos fights out of it, and kicks The Game in the shin. The Game falls to a knee, and Carlos sets him up for the Bullet Bomb. That's when Carlos lifts him up with that Jackknife Powerbomb, and slams him down hard to the canvas! Then quickly turns it in to his sharpshooter finisher known as the Bulletshock! That FAST. He practically did it like a combo. First hitting The Game with that Bulletbomb, and now tying his legs up in this incredible Bulletshock in the center of the ring!! The Game looks around, and screams out! He realizes how far away he is from the ropes, and then he suddenly starts tapping out!!! The Game has officially tapped out, and Carlos Shotgun wins this main event.
Match Grade: C-, Match Duration: 9 minutes, and 50 seconds, Match Result: Carlos Shotgun via submission.
Immediately after the match ends Carlos Shotguns asks for a chair and a mike. He then sits down sort of in the middle of that XWF ring, and just waiting. Just like he said he would do in his promo this past week. That's when "TV_MA" logo flashes on the screen, and here comes the XWF World Heavyweight Champion. With the XWF strap, and of course Sasha Shotgun by his side.
"TV_MA" just stand at the top of the ramp with Sasha, and they make their way half way down. Slowly but surely, and they stop at the half way point. Just soaking up the XWF crowd, and the fans are defeanoning at the moment. As the music starts to slowly die down. It's time for "TV_MA" Mark Adkins to speak.
You wanted to see me Chuck? You wanted face to face? Here I am.
Crowd stirring as "TV MA" urges Sasha Shotgun it's okay to move closer towards the ring, and they do so. As he speaks, and makes his way down the ramp further.
Let me guess Shotgun. You're going to beat me down with that chair aren't you?
You're going to talk about how you are stronger now, how this isn't over until you say it's over??
The crowd cheers that statement!!! As "TV_MA" Mark Adkins pulls himself up on the apron, and pulls Sasha Shotgun by the hand up with him. Mark steps through the ropes alone, and gets even closer to a still seated Carlos Shotgun.
But, you know what? I run shit around here now. We do things my way. Next week. I'm sure you heard. There will be a battle royale to dertermine the new number one contender. You want this belt back don't ya Shotty? Unfortunately for you. You're not in it. You're BANNED from the arena! Maybe it was my promise to GM Shawn Taylor to not give him hell over the course of my XWF Championship run! However.. I am here right now. I am ready for your best shot. So lets cut the bullshit and get down to business!!
Shotgun remains seated during all this. Adkins walks up but Shotgun just looks up and goes.
I won't be in the match. Not because Shawn Taylor said so. I could careless what that imbecile thinks of me, or anyone else on that XWF staff for that matter! I have no interest in putting my hands on you for the time being... as a matter of fact I'm sick and tired of this!!! There will be a time when you fall Adkins.. make no mistake about it!
The crowd stirring as Shotgun stares up at the current XWF World Champ.
But, I'm done for now. You will get yours but under my conditions, under my rules and there is nothing you can do about it!! You notice looking over your shoulder all night tonight in your non-title match with Phoenix earlier?? Well, .. you'll be experincing a lot more of that. I mean, you already took everything from me... now you just have to wait in line like everyone else! My world doesn't revolve around you Adkins. You aren't worth dick to me!!
With that Shotgun drops the mic and gets up. Adkins is puzzled as Shotgun turns his back, and then Adkins drops to his knees enraged.
No! No, I'm here right now, take your best shot!! You take your best shot Carlos. Grab the chair and bash my brains in Shotgun, DO IT! DO IT YOU PUSSY!!!
Shotgun looks at him and puts his leg through the ropes when Adkins goes--
You know your wife was in this same position last night, right before I stuck my cock in her mouth!
Wow. That's when people shit themselves, and they can't believe what they just heard. Carlos Shotgun reenters and grabs the chair and stands in front of him. Adkins is just yelling! Taunting him. Goading him. Shotgun teases he's about to hit him. Then Shotgun drops to one knee and hands Adkins the chair and looks him right in the eyes.
In due time Adkins, in due time.
The XWF crowd can't believe their ears. As Carlos Shotgun gets up, and blows a kiss at Sasha. He then walks away as an enraged Adkins screams off the top of his lungs!!! That's when the scene fades out on our XWF World Heavyweight Champion. Visibly upset, and shaken by Carlos Shotgun's new approach to this rivalry. What will happen next Showdown! leading up to our summer ending pay per view on August 28th .. as the XWF presents: "Meltdown"??