(Bill Buckley is standing in front of the SKYDOME Hall of Champions Exhibit in Nashville's SKYDOME Arena. He's dressed in a tuxedo, and as the camera pans around the Hall, he turns.) BB: It's amazing, isn't it. Since 1989, so much has been built, so much has been created. Like this (gestures to the hall), and this (gestures to the ceiling). This entire arena, seating tens upon tens of thousands was the first arena constructed exclusively for professional wrestling. And it holds some incredible memories. It's those memories that make this entire time so incredible, so legendary. It's a tradition, a legacy, that can't be forsaken, that can't be forgotten, that can't be dismissed. It's a legacy built on the backs, the shoulders, the minds and hearts of a long list of champions. Tonight, here in the SKYDOME, a new champion will be crowned. A new man to step into the shoes of some of the greatest and be called CSWA World Heavyweight Champion. There are four men left....two will walk out with gold, but only one will walk out as "The Champ." The next in a long line....in a long tradition....a long legacy. (The scene fades and Bill Buckley's face is replaced by various images and voices, showing former champions.) (CUTTO: April 1988. The scene shows Joey Melton defeating Mark Windham in the first round of the first ever CSWA World Heavyweight Tournament. The scene shifts, showing Melton pinning the Dark Knight and having the CSWA World Title strapped around his waist.) (CUTTO: June 1988. "Angel of Death" Degadeth and Joey Melton step into the ring, and Degadeth walks out as the new CSWA World Champion as Melton covers his face in the middle of the ring) (CUTTO: ELVIS LIVES Comeback CELEBRATION, late June 1988. Former United States Champion Hornet dodges the forearm of Degadeth and comes off the ropes with a flying forearm of his own, knocking Degadeth hard to the mat. Hornet hooks in the Scorpion Deathlock...and the title is wrapped around his waist.) (CUTTO: CSWA ANNIVERSARY 1989. The first ANNIVERSARY, one year, three champions. Hornet stands across the ring from Wall, with Ray S. Cornette outside the corner. Hornet comes off the top for his famous top-rope jump splash, but Wall rolls his bulk out of the way. He picks up the downed Hornet and nails him with the Slam Heard Round The World, and Cornette straps the CSWA World Title around Wall's waist.) (CUTTO: The following day, as CSWA ANNIVERSARY continues. Ray S. Cornette and Wall choose their first opponent for Wall's first title defense. Hornet is given his rematch, as Cornette speaks the fated words: "We might as well get the tough ones out of the way first.") (Voiceover from Bill Buckley's commentary of the match as clips are shown) BB: We've hit the ninety minute mark in this match, fans. These two competitors have slowed down, but they continue to slug it out. If this were a boxing match, we'd be nearing the end of the thirtieth round. CSWA World Champion Wall goes in against Hornet, but Hornet catches him with an elbow. The former World Champion goes into the ropes and comes off with that famous flying forearm....but the current World Champion catches him!!! BOULEVARD SIDEWALK SLAM!!! It put the match away for Wall last time and captured the World Title for him!!!! Wall goes for the cover with Cornette jumping up and down at ringside! ONE.................TWO.......................... (Footage and voiceover of the GUNS/Hornet rematch continues) BB: NOOOOO!!! Hornet got the shoulder up and Wall, and I, and these thousands of fans in the Merritt Auditorium can't believe it!! Wall didn't hook the leg, he didn't think he needed to! Wall gets to his feet and pulls Hornet to his! He sends Hornet into the ropes....it looks like he's going for another Boulevard Slam to finish this match after almost ninety-seven minutes! Hornet comes back across, but he leapfrogs Wall!!! Hornet hits the ropes and comes back across with a flying dropkick!!! Wall goes down, and Hornet follows with a brainbuster!!! He's got the CSWA World Champ down in the center of the ring! Hornet's going up top, and these fans are on their feet screaming!!! Hornet comes off......TOP ROPE.....he JUMPS......he HITS WALL!!! He hooks the leg!!! ONE........ TWO...................THREE!!!!!!! HORNET HAS DONE IT!!! HE HAS RECAPTURED THE CSWA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!! THIS MATCH WENT ONE HUNDRED MINUTES FOLKS!!! THESE TWO MEN DESERVE A HECK OF A LOT OF CREDIT......THIS MAY GO DOWN IN THE BOOKS AS THE GREATEST MATCH OF ALL TIME!!!! (The camera fades back to Bill Buckley who is walking down the Hall of Champions) BB: The CSWA World Title became the keystone in something bigger from that point on. The Enterprise Superleague Championship was born as then-CSWA World Champion Hornet took on World Champions from other federations. Lex Vicious, Dream Warrior, and eventually once again Hornet would battle for and win the EN Superleague Title. But another unification spree would take place, creating the CSWA UNIFIED Championship in January 1993. (Bill points to the wall) Men like Joey Melton would restake their claims to fame, winning the title, while men like Tom Adler would add to their legacy. The CSWA Unified Championship would go on to become even larger, leaving its roots behind and becoming something different, held by CSWA superstars like Mark Windham, JT Tyler, Tsunami, Alexandr Karelin, Hornet, and Mike Randalls. The Enterprise World Title would be created to represent the CSWA, and be held by men like Mike Randalls, Timmy Windham, GUNS and others. But the CSWA World Championship became something of legend, not quite real, not quite attainable, as the sport, as the world, changed, building itself around the originators, spoiling the imitators, and building something even new, and eventually better. Tonight, the legacy continues. Tonight, Joe Massacre, GUNS, Troy Windham, or a Masked Man will become the new CSWA World Heavyweight Champion. And the CSWA, and the world, may never be the same. (Just before the start of CSWA ANNIVERSARY Opening Day, Bill Buckley once again finds himself without any co-hosts) BB: I'm not going through this again. Somebody better find out where those two idiots are or I'm gonna beat the two of them up myself. Marvin Parsons: Um, Bill, I thought I saw the Red Midget over near the television wall. BB: Well don't just sit there, go look for the little idiot. If he's not here by time to start, I'm gonna fry his little hide. And has anybody seen Benson? (No response) BB: Great, just great, hey Bob, go look near the concession stands, Sammy's probably trying to get a beer. I don't know why he even tries, every arena has a picture of him up at each register...it's not like he's going to get served. Marsha, how much time? Marsha: Two minutes and counting, Bill. BB: Great, just great. Marsha, start trying to track down Stan or Rudy in the back. If Laurel and Hardy don't show up or have been arrested for beating the holy crap out of each other, I'm gonna need somebody to do color. Marsha: Got it. Ninety seconds... BB: And get Merritt on the phone, I want him to know that his 'prize' commentator has fallen down on the job again. Marsha: I've already tried. Merritt's not in the skybox upstairs, and apparently Thomas has been in the bathroom for the last half hour. BB: Great, just great. Does ANYONE around here actually DO anything? Mark, Marsha. Marsha: Thirty seconds. The pre-game show is just finishing... BB: My makeup okay? Tie straight? Marsha: You're fine. Time for places, I guess. Still no sign of the prodigal commentators. BB: They're gonna wish they were dead after I get through with them. Marsha: Five.....four.....three....two.... BB: (sighs) HELLO WRESTLING FANS!!! Welcome to Nashville's SKYDOME ARENA where I'm surrounded by sixty thousand screaming fans who are ready to see a new CSWA World Heavyweight Champion crowned! This is CSWA ANNIVERSARY 1997: NINE YEARS IN THE MAKING. (cutto: the television wall which begins showing clips of the CSWA's greatest moments, as well as the first two rounds of the recent CSWA World Heavyweight Tournament, but then.....the wall goes blank and the lights flicker in the arena) BB: I think we're having a little technical difficulty..... (The movie screen combining the TV wall can be seen through, and behind it, a small figure is seen looking upwards, as a larger figure reaches in front and starts strangling the smaller man. The smaller figure begins kicking, but is lifted off his feet by the larger man... until he goes limp. The larger man drops the smaller figure and runs off.) BB: Oh my dear Lord. I think we just witnessed a murder! Somebody get the paramedics...and the police!! (fadeout) ---------------------------------------------------------- BB: Fans, we're back....we're sorry that we had to cut to black, we know you're paying for this....but we...had to. I'm sorry to report that my intended co-host for night, the Red Midget.....has apparently been murdered. (The camera cuts to a shot of two paramedics wheeling a stretcher to an ambulance. On the stretcher, a white sheet covers a very small figure) BB: Fans, we're not sure exactly what's going on, except that we all apparently have witnessed a murder. The police are on the scene, and they've already been able to determine that the power outage was caused by the assailant, who apparently cut the power in an attempt to confuse the situation. That has apparently backfired, since we all saw through the TV wall exactly what happened. The Red Midget was attacked unawares, strangled with an unknown object, and then the assailant ran off, leaving nothing behind. I don't know if we're going to continue with the FINAL FOUR tonight or not....we're still trying to get confirmation from either Chad Merritt or Stephen Thomas as to exactly what is going to occur. The police have roped off the crime scene area, and hopefully they'll let us know what's going on as they discover more. (Sammy Benson approaches and sits down at the commentators' table. He has a beer in one hand.) BB: Sammy, where have you been? SB: Huh? Well, I was trying to get a beer, but the stands wouldn't sell one to me....so I got this three hundred pound lady to buy one for me....and well.... BB: Where's your belt? Your pants are about to fall off! SB: Well, I must've left it behind....you see, as repayment.... BB: That's enough!!! Don't you know what's going on? SB: Well, the show obviously hasn't started yet! What's happening? We're almost fifteen minutes past starting...... BB: You mean to tell me that you know have any idea what's happened? SB: I was a little preoccupied, Buckley, I REALLY needed a beer. And that lady.....well, I don't want to talk about it. BB: The Red Midget has been murdered, Sammy....and all of us in the arena saw it! SB: What are you talking about? Don't toy with me, Buckley. BB: I'm not kidding here! He's dead....he was strangled by somebody....didn't you notice the power going out for almost a minute? SB: I just thought the lady's fat blinded me for a minute. BB: This isn't funny! A man's been killed! SB: You're really not kidding, are you? BB: No, I'm not. SB: But let's get our facts straight, it was a midget, not a man. BB: You have no shame. Folks, we're gonna go to a promo for the ELVIS LIVES CELEBRATION....we'll be back in a few. (fadeout) SB: Ding dong, the midget's dead, the midget's dead, the midget's dead....ding dong....... ----------------------------------------------------------- BB: Fans, we're back here in the Nashville SKYDOME, and surprisingly enough, Sammy Benson has not yet been arrested for the murder of the Red Midget. RM: What are you talking about!? BB: Ya know, it's hard to believe that a man I've sat next to for all these years could be a cold-blooded murdered. RM: If you keep it up, Buckley, I'm gonna kill you!!! Admittedly, I hated the Red Midget, but I didn't kill him, and there's a three hundred pound lady in the crowd somewhere that can prove it! BB: Well, that's a relief. Fans, CSWA Co-owner and co-commissioner Chad Merritt is coming down to ringside to make an announcement. I would guess that he'll announce when the FINAL FOUR will be rescheduled for. Let's go down to the ring. (Merritt steps into the ring and gets a microphone from ring announcer Rhubarb Jones) CM: Ladies and gentlemen, let me first apologize for what's gone here so far tonight. What we saw enacted here was senseless violence, and the brave men of the Nashville Police Department have assured me that they'll have this case solved before we all leave here tonight. They already have plenty of leads. Fans, when I came back from my European tour earlier this year, the CSWA was in a shambles, a shambles created by my 'partner', Mr. Thomas. I think I've done my best to build the CSWA back up to its former glory over the last few months....but it's been an uphill battle, with Mr. Thomas trying to stop me at every foothold. BB: I can't believe he's using this tragedy to filibuster against Thomas again! CM: But let me stop, folks. It all boils down to this. You came here tonight to see four of the best wrestlers in the world compete to see who will take the CSWA World Heavyweight Title, a championship that carries a legacy with it, as well as the promise of a great future. Fans, you WILL see a new champion crowned tonight.....as they say, the show must go on.....Red would have wanted it that way. BB: Did he just say that we're going to continue with the card as scheduled!!?? SB: Pretty much...hey, why lose millions of dollars over a midget? CM: So folks, let's have a moment of silence for the late great Red Midget....he will be missed. (the entire arena goes silent for a couple of seconds) Alright, that's enough, now, let's get this show on the road!!!! (crowd cheers wildly) BB: I can't believe this....a man is murdered, Merritt says the card will continue, and the fans are cheering? Something's not right here. A man's been killed for goodness' sakes! SB: I've already corrected you once, Buckley, a midget, a midget's been killed, not a man. BB: You disgust me....fans, we're going to take one more quick break. After you watch this promo, we'll be back, apparently, with the FINAL FOUR! ----------------------------------------------------------- BILL BUCKLEY: Folks, I'm still in shock over what just took place...he's dead...DEAD! I know I joked around a lot, but... SAMMY BENSON: Oh for crying out loud, Buckley..it was just his time to go. Nothing we can do about it now, let's just move on and call the action. BILL BUCKLEY: I guess you're right Sammy, no use crying about it..okay folks the CSWA World Tournament is finally down to the FINAL FOUR!! GUNS, Troy Windham, Joe Massacre, and Masked Man #3 are left! Who's got the best shot? SAMMY BENSON: I'd have to say the guy who choked out RED! (They both laugh) BILL BUCKLEY: Sammy that was wrong...but yet funny so it's excuseable. I mean everytime I see Animal crackers I'm going to think of RED. SAMMY BENSON: Why because they're short, and have no flavor? BILL BUCKLEY: No comment. SAMMY BENSON: I felt something tugging at my pant sleeve.. for a second I thought it was RED. (sammy begins to laugh) ============================================================ GUNS vs Troy Windham World Tourny FINAL FOUR match 1 BILL BUCKLEY: This one should be a classic Sammy. With Jimmy V. at ringside you've gotta figure Troy has an advantage.. SAMMY BENSON: As much as I hate to say it, GUNS has the advantage here. The man has done so much, it's hard to go against him. No question, the future belongs to Troy Windham, but right now he's going to have his hands full with GUNS. BILL BUCKLEY: Agreed. Both men are in the ring, and this one is underway! The SKYDOME is rocking tonight, Nashville has seen many a great battle, and tonight they're expecting two more!! Collar and elbow tie up in the middle of the ring!! Windham breaks that with a rake of the eyes, and does a little jawing to Jimmy V. SAMMY BENSON: He's allowed, he's the King of the Slackers! BILL BUCKLEY: Troy with a european uppercut! But that just seemed to make GUNS mad..GUNS with a savat kick! GUNS sends Troy across the ring, SHOULDERBLOCK!! Troy wants no part of it, as he rolls out of the ring. SAMMY BENSON: Why is GUNS following him out there, he should know that that means Troy wants a timeout! BILL BUCKLEY: Somehow Sammy, I don't think GUNS cares. Troy sees that GUNS is right behind him and begins to run! GUNS chasing Windham around the ring, what is going around here! SAMMY BENSON: I don't know, but what I do know is that the PRICE of a beer has gotten out of hand. BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS is around a mad man, due to his family problems with him...making him chase after Windham isn't going to help the stituation! Troy rolls back in the ring, bounces off the ropes, but he's caught by GUNS! Side-Slam!! SAMMY BENSON: Get in there V, and do something! (Troy Windham/GUNS cont...) BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS presses Troy high over his head...this is getting ugly Sammy!! Down goes Troy!! Right now GUNS is showing no emotion at all, he's focused in on one thing! GUNS again whips Windham across the ropes, GUNS with a clothesline--NO Troy ducks, and decks GUNS with a superkick! SAMMY BENSON: That'll slow the big man down a bit! Dare I say, it's now Slackertime! BILL BUCKLEY: Troy makes a obscene gesture at some young ladies in the front row, and then hooks in the figure four!! Smart move by Troy! You take away the man's legs, you take away his power game! SAMMY BENSON: Of course, it's a smart move..Jimmy V. leads the man...and I've given my stamp of approval to Jimmy! Once you're stamped...you're in! BILL BUCKLEY: Whatever that means..GUNS is in a tad bit if trouble here, Troy using the middle rope for leveage!! Oh come on Troutman!! SAMMY BENSON: Don't blame the ref, Buckley! If he can't see that Windham is uh being creative...then Troy should teach him a lesson! BILL BUCKLEY: Whatever. Troutman turns around, but Windham drops the rope before Pee Wee can see it.. Troy again grabs the top rope..oh come on ref!! (fans boo) SAMMY BENSON: Blame Merritt, when he decided to make company 'cutbacks' he kept this fool on the pay roster. BILL BUCKLEY: Pee Wee turns around, and sees the ropes shaking! He tells Windham to break the hold! But, Sammy the damage has been done..GUNS to his feet and he's limping! SAMMY BENSON: Of course he is you fool..the man was just in a figure four. BILL BUCKLEY: Bite me. Troy kicks GUNs in the back of the leg, and that takes him down to the mat!! Troy drags him over to the middle rope, and begins to choke him down on it!! SAMMY BENSON: choke?? It's called a sleeper! BILL BUCKLEY: Give it a rest, Benson. SAMMY BENSON: Hey, I'm just doing my job. BILL BUCKLEY: Troy breaks it on Troutman's count...as Windham argues with Pee Wee, Jimmy V. begins to choke GUNS! Come on, Troutman! SAMMY BENSON: I told you keep your pants on....it's only cheating of Pee Wee sees it...which in all likelyhood he won't! BILL BUCKLEY: Troy now goes back to the attack..Windham has GUNS set up, PILEDRIVER!! ONE....TWO...NO!! Troy was that close from being in the finals! SAMMY BENSON: Insert close cliche here.. BILL BUCKLEY: Windham climbs to the top rope...if he hits this one...it could be all but over for GUNS! (Troy Windham/GUNS cont...) BILL BUCKLEY: Windham is perched on the top rope...GUNS to his feet, Windham misses the top rope dropkick! GUNS pops back up to his feet...lariat by GUNS! SAMMY BENSON: Oh dear he's on some type of roidrage! BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS whips Windham into the ropes, POWERSLAM!! Pee Wee to cover, ONE.....TWO....-NO!!! Almost! Both men now, have been a second away from the finals! SAMMY BENSON: I'm a little dry...(Sammy reaches back and takes a front row fan's drink) Ah pipe down buddy... you're wife is a lush anyway, one of you needs to be clean. BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS goes to the top rope....he comes off with a Top Rope Shoulderblock! But, Windham is forced out of the ring!! SAMMY BENSON: What a goof Buckley...he hits his big move, but can't pin the man! It takes all kinds in the CSWA!! BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS heads after Troy, but Jimmy V is in the ring!! What's he doing!!??? SAMMY BENSON: He's doing what any good manager would, he's taking matters into his own hands! BILL BUCKLEY: Jimmy V. just cracked GUNS in the back of the head, with a leather boot!! That thing had to be loaded!! But, GUNS isn't stunned at all he just turns around!! SAMMY BENSON: OH dear..run Jimmy run for your freaking life! BILL BUCKLEY: That's good advice, but maybe too late...GUNS has his hands around Jimmy's throat!! SAMMY BENSON: Uh oh... BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS...GUNs is going to powerbomb Jimmy V.! (crowd goes wild) Wait a second...that's Mark Windham!! Windham(wearing a black trench coat, and yellow sun glasses) has made his way down the aisle! In the ring, GUNS powerbombs Jimmy V!! SAMMY BENSON: But, outside the ring..Windham just took Troy's head off with clothesline! BILL BUCKLEY: Mark, piledrives Troy through the cement floor, oh heavens! Troutman tries to get Jimmy V out of the ring,....Windham puts Troy on the top rope, turns around and walks out of the arena... SAMMY BENSON: He's a loon...plain and simple. BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS turns around, sees Troy sitting on the top rope and runs over!! He thought Troy was going to come off the top or something, he didn't see Windham! GUNS Top Rope Belly to Belly!! SAMMY BENSON: Goodnight Gracie.. BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS covers, ONE....TWO.....THREE!! GUNS has defeated Troy Windham and moved on the Finals!! OHmy! SAMMY BENSON: That family needs help, Buckley.. BILL BUCKLEY: Uh yeah...we'll be back with a very special interview! --------------------------------------------------------- BILL BUCKLEY: What a match we just saw, Sammy! GUNS moved into the finals, which will be held a little later on tonight! Up next it's Joe Massacre vs the Masked Man #3! But, right now...we've got a very special interview with Steve Morton of the CS Express!! SAMMY BENSON: oh dear me, he's back..I thought they left. BILL BUCKLEY: So did I, but Mr.Morton requested some interview time tonight, and well we're happy to do it! Our own Rudy Seizter is in the ring awaiting Steve Morton! SAMMY BENSON: I think this is were I step out for some refreshments.. RUDY SEIZTER: Okay thany you Bill, and uh...Sammy. Right now folks, please welcome one half of the CS Express, Steve Morton!! (crowd roars...The Chemical Brothers play over the sound system) RUDY SEIZTER: Steve, it's truely great to have you back in the CSWA! STEVE MORTON: Rudy, it's great to be back in the Skydome! (crowd cheers) I've had a lot of great moments in this building! RUDY SEIZTER: Indeed you have...Steve you wanted to talk... we're hear to listen! STEVE MORTON: Allow me to bend your ear for a second Rudy, about the CS Express, and why my best friend and tag team partner Chad Gibson isn't here with me...As the CSWA now celebrates it's 9th Anniversary, it's no secret who the greatest tag team during that time has been. It's no secret that we once held every tag belt in the CSWA at once..simply put Rudy we were the grestest team to ever walk god's green earth. However, our last days in the CSWA weren't what I'd call, vintage CS. We lost to teams we should have beaten.. we need to step away from it all, and take a good look in the mirror. RUDY SEIZTER: A little soul searching?! STEVE MORTON: Exactly. Personally, what I found is that I still love the sport as much today, as I did when I first broke in! (crowd cheers) I sat home, and watched teams like Dawn of a New Day take over. At 26 years old, Rudy, I wasn't ready to take up golf. So, I called Chad up, and said, "It's time to go back and take care of business". But, he said no. He doesn't want to come back, he doesn't want the CS Express to live on. At first, Rudy I was shocked. But then, I realized he's his own man. If he wants to stay out...that's his business. And my business is in the square circle. So here I am, Rudy. Back in the CSWA. But this isn't an offer for a tag team partner...because quite frankly I could never team with another man. If the CS Express is truely dead, then I'll make my own name in the singles divison! But there's one thing that's been bugging me for 9 years, Rudy. I'm not a Morton. Chad, he's not Gibson. In 1988, as a couple of 19 year olds who had talent, but didn't have a name...becoming the R&R Express sounded good. But to be honest we did more in one day than they did in 10 years! I'm not a clone, Rudy...I'm my own man. And I'll prove that, when I become the Unified World Heavyweight champion! (Crowd cheers) My name is Steve Fiennes. Call me Fiennes, Morton I don't care. If the past is dead, then it's time for the future. Rudy Seizter: Folks, we'll be back. Whoa. ----------------------------------------------------------- SB: I never thought I'd hear anything like that come out of Steve Morton's mouth. Didn't his mama teach him any better than that? BB: I think these fans are as stunned as we are. Folks, we're trying to get Chad Gibson's reaction....we hope to have it for you on the premiere edition of CSWA Saturday SHOCKWAVE this weekend. But sticking to the matters at hand, we've got one semifinal match left, to find out who takes on the "Strongest Arms In The World" in the finals for the CSWA World Title! GUNS has already guaranteed himself a championship by making it to the finals, but somehow, I don't think he wants to settle for the United States Title. SB: It may not be up to him, Buckley. Or, he may not care at all, after all, he's got a lot going on with Marcus Cameron and his family. BB: Or so it seems. Fans, in our next match we've got the other side of the bracket. We know that one has been a World Champion on more than one occasion.....in fact, I've been told by sources that both of them have been. Let's go down to Rhubarb Jones. RJ: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is one-fall with no time limit. These two men have advanced to the round of four, but only one will make it to the finals. First.....well, we don't where he's from, we don't know exactly how tall he is or how much he weighs, all we know is that he's made it this far....here is MASKED MAN #3! BB: It's hard to believe some of these fans are cheering this mysterious masked man without knowing exactly who he is. SB: Come on, Buckley, we all know who it is. It's no more secret than who killed the Red Midget. BB: What? What are you talking about? SB: It was El Nino, of course.....the man who broke his neck and almost killed him last time. Come on, I'll prove it, get me another midget for bait, I'll set a trap, and we'll catch him! BB: I'm sorry, Scooby, but I don't have time to play detective, we've got a match to call. SB: "And I would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for you darn kids and that stupid dog!" BB: Thanks....thanks so much. SB: The fact is, we all know who's under that mask, and if he wins the World Title, he'll take the mask off, and if he doesn't, we'll probably never see him again. It's his only ticket back in. BB: You may be right....then again, you just quoted a cartoon, so I don't quite take anything you say as gospel. RJ: His opponent hails from Cleveland, Ohio, and is a former NWC UFC and World Heavyweight Champion. He has taken the wrestling world by storm.....he is "MAD" JOE MASSACRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BB: Some of these fans don't know how to react to Massacre...but some of them think he can do no wrong. He and Troy Martinez have caught the tag scene on fire...in fact, after their win over Dawn of a New Day in their non-title bout, Killer Instinct should certainly be up for a title shot in the near, near future. (Joe Massacre/Masked Man #3 Semifinal continues) BB: But enough about Massacre's tag team exploits, tonight he looks to put another title around his waist, and just like the three other men, he wants the big prize. SB: Your insight just astounds me sometimes, Buckley. BB: Does your sarcasm know no bounds!? SB: Hmmmmm, I've never really thought about that before. No, no it really doesn't. BB: Referee Patrick Young is officiating this match, and he has called for the bell. Massacre is saying something in the ring as he and the Masked Man started to circle. He looks like he's reiterating what he's said in interviews, calling Masked Man #3 a coward for not revealing himself before this match. SB: Why would Masked Man #3 give away his edge? Massacre's got his Mass Cutter setup from any number of directions, why does he think the Masked Man's gonna give up his own edge? In fact, considering who it is, it's probably better for Massacre that he's got the mask on. Otherwise he wouldn't stand a chance. BB: Inside the ring, Massacre's verbal taunting continues, but the Masked Man rushes him, knocking him off his feet! Good gracious, Masked Man #3 has fists of fire, and they're smokin' all over Massacre! Joe pushes the masked man off and quickly rolls to a corner. He certainly wasn't expecting that. But going back to what you said, Sammy, it's not as if Massacre hasn't had his challenges since he came into the CSWA. He took out a former Intracontinental Champion in Billy Starr, and then he took out the short-lived "Franchise," in Scotty Michaels. SB: Yeah, but we're not talking about the "short-lived" 'Franchise' here.....this could be the genuine article. BB: Yeah, or it could be Dream Warrior, or MJ Dean, or Wall, or Henderson Bramble, or Mike Randalls for that matter! You said it yourself, that element of surprise gives Masked Man #3 an added edge. You can't see what he's thinking, you can't know for sure who it is, and because of that, you can't anticipated his next move very well. SB: Which is why you have to make assumptions, and I'm assuming that it's.... BB: You know what they say about assumptions.....in fact, you may be the very definition of what they say. Massacre is back on his feet, and surprisingly, Masked Man #3 is standing back letting him get to his feet. Massacre steps out of the corner carefully....he locks up with Masked Man #3, collar-and-elbow tieup, and Massacre pushes the masked man into the corner, where he follows up with some rights and lefts of his own. Referee Young warns Massacre about the closed fists, but promptly gets ignored. Massacre follows into the corner with an elbow before the referee can finally get in between the two big men for the break. Back by the dressing room curtain, Massacre's tag team partner Troy Martinez and their buddy Jared Justice are standing back to watch Joe in action. SB: Oh boy, what a show of support. BB: You might know more about it if you had any friends, Sammy. SB: What are you talking about? I *do* have friends... you! BB: Oh good Lord. (Joe Massacre/Masked Man #3 Semifinal continues) BB: The former NWC World Champion backs away for the clean break, but then thinks better of it and nails Masked Man #3 with a big boot to the stomach. Massacre dodges the referee and grabs hold of the back of the masked man's head....apparently by the seams of the mask. He pulls Masked Man #3 out of the corner and sends him over the second rope to the outside! This could be a mistake! SB: Or it could be exactly what he needs to get the job done. You forget, Buckley, Massacre's a 'special' sort of person....he needs the violence. BB: He's done quite well in the tag team division without much of it....but who knows, you could be right. Massacre comes off the apron and nails Masked Man #3 with a hard double-fist to the back that sends his opponent chest-first into the metal barricade. The Masked Man turns around, only to get a huge clothesline from Massacre that sends him into the laps of the fans at ringside! Massacre has taken over this match, and he won't let go. He reaches to pull Masked Man #3 back over, but the masked man has already moved back into the second row of fans. Massacre turns to go back into the ring, but Masked Man #3 steps across the row and perches himself on top of the metal barricade. He comes off....FLYING DROPKICK. He just caught Massacre right in the back of the head, and Massacre hits the front of his head on the metal ringpost....he might be out!!!! Referee Young is continuing to count on the inside, we could have a double count-out here before long...then what would Merritt decide to do!? SB: I don't think we wanna find out. BB: Masked Man #3 looks down at Massacre....and decides he's not done! He pulls Massacre up partway............... BRAINBUSTER!!! ON THE CONCRETE! Massacre's been busted open, and yet he's still trying to get up and get a hold of his opponent. Masked Man #3 rolls back inside, breaking the count. But now the count starts again for Massacre... he's in no shape to continue this match. He had control of this match just about the entire way until Masked Man #3 caught him from behind with that dropkick that sent him head-first into the post. SB: Hey, never turn your back on the enemy....as Red found out earlier. BB: Ya know, that's not funny at all, in fact, it's sick. Referee Patrick Young has made it to five, and the count isn't stopping. Massacre has gotten to one knee, but he's got blood gushing from a wound on his forehead. I hate to use a cliche, but his face is a crimson mask. SB: That's what a brainbuster on the concrete will do for ya. BB: You've got to give it to Massacre, though, he's still desperately trying to get to the apron. He got one foot on the floor, trying to push himself up.....but there's the bell. This one's over, and Masked Man #3 is going to advance to the finals against GUNS via a count-out win over Joe Massacre. OH NO! Masked Man #3 got his hand raised, but now he goes outside, and he's getting a chair...he's not done with Massacre!!!! He cracks Massacre in the back of the head with the chair, and Joe goes down the concrete hard! But here comes the calvary!!! Martinez and Justice started running down the aisle the second the match ended, and they reach Massacre just in time to prevent any further damage. And now Martinez goes after Masked Man #3, who quickly takes a powder into the crowd! I want to know why he felt that was necessary...he beat the man for cryin' out loud! Folks, we'll be right back after this promo for CSWA Saturday Night SHOCKWAVE! BILL BUCKLEY: At long last, Sammy the CSWA's World Heavyweight Tournament will come to an end!! 32 men have been narrowed down to two! A masked man, who calls himself Masked Man #3....is set to battle it out with GUNS for the World title! SAMMY BENSON: Masked Man #3? How cute..let's cut the bull. We all know who it is, it's the "Greatest American Fool" HORNET! BILL BUCKLEY: I'm not necessarily agreeing with you, but if it is I say praise the lord! With the death of RED, we need some good news around here. SAMMY BENSON: Wait, you mean him dying wasn't good enough? BILL BUCKLEY: Stop it. The man has family, for crying out loud and you're on the air making jokes. SAMMY BENSON: Family? Please. But then again, he was a self proclaimed swinger...so who knows how many children he's fathered in the midget community. BILL BUCKLEY: You're just doing everything you can to get us censored aren't you? SAMMY BENSON: No, but it'd be nice if they took down my freaking picture at every concession stand. I'm dry for goodness sakes! I thought they got that hint when I opened my mouth and started pointing. Idiots... BILL BUCKLEY: Thankfully, we've killed the allotted time, and we're ready for the FINALS! SAMMY BENSON: Countdown to booze... BILL BUCKLEY: Let's head down to Rhubarb Jones for the introductions! RJ: Ladies and gentlemen, the following is a one-fall contest with no time limit. This is the CSWA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FINALS! (crowd cheers) First, hailing from San Antonio, Texas, and standing at five feet eleven inches and three hundred sixty-five pounds, here is the former multi-time Enterprise World Heavyweight Champion, the man with the Strongest Arms In The World, here is GUNS!!!!! SAMMY BENSON: The man with the most chemicals running through his system. BILL BUCKLEY: I think he heard you, Sammy. SAMMY BENSON: You're kidding, right? BILL BUCKLEY: Uh uh. SAMMY BENSON: I gotta get outta here, Buckley! He'll rip my freakin' head off! BILL BUCKLEY: Relax, Sammy, there's no way he could hear you over this crowd. They don't seem to like GUNS very much, and they're letting him know it. SAMMY BENSON: Well, I wonder why that is. I mean, the man has had his family and home decimated by a calculating nemesis...by all rights these fools should love the big guy! BILL BUCKLEY: The fans have a longer memory than that, Sammy. (CSWA World Championship Tournament Final continues) SAMMY BENSON: It doesn't have anything to do with memory, it has to do with the fool that's about to come out next. RHUBARB JONES: The other competitor in this MAIN EVENT has chosen not to reveal his identity. He has cut through his half of this tournament like a hot knife through butter, and now stands on the verge of the CSWA World Title. He is....MASKED MAN #3! BILL BUCKLEY: The masked man comes out to know music, no lights, no flash, no pomp or circumstance, and yet these fans are on their feet...apparently our would-be World Champion has chosen not to reveal himself yet. SAMMY BENSON: Why would he? If Hornet wins the title, the CSWA can't very well tell him, "Well, we can't let you back in because of the match at FISH FUND," now can they? BILL BUCKLEY: You never know with Merritt around, we may have to go through another whole tournament. SAMMY BENSON: Don't even joke about that. And please, Merritt would pay millions to get Hornet back in the CSWA. BILL BUCKLEY: Well, these fans certainly seem to think it's Hornet, because they're chanting his name. And I'm slowly beginning to believe it might be him, too. SAMMY BENSON: I'm telling you, if he loses this match, he'll never take that mask off. If he wins, well, then he'll take it off to gloat. BILL BUCKLEY: Hold on a second, Masked Man #3 has grabbed the microphone! He's apparently got a few words for GUNS, or for this crowd... MASKED MAN #3: I'm gonna make this real simple so that you can understand it, GUNS... SAMMY BENSON: Hey....that's not... MASKED MAN #3: As they say...the third time's a charm! (Masked Man #3 pulls the black covering from his face) BILL BUCKLEY: HOLYCOW!! It's JULIUS GODREIGN!! JULIUS GODREIGN was the masked man!!! Look at GUNS' face; he's in shock!! SAMMY BENSON: Either surprised to see him, or surprised not to see Hornet! BILL BUCKLEY: These fans are cheering Godreign!! Maybe the first time in his career he can say that!! The bell rings, and it's Godreign versus GUNS for the CSWA World Title! They've met twice before in the IRONMAN of CHAMPIONS, with both having a win apiece over the other. This is the rubber match, and it's for the CSWA World Heavyweight Championship. SAMMY BENSON: These two have a habit of meeting when the stakes are high, don't they? BILL BUCKLEY: You can say that again. SAMMY BENSON: These two have a habit... BILL BUCKLEY: Stop it, Sammy. (GUNS/Godreign World title cont...) BILL BUCKLEY: The bell rings, and finally we're about to crown a new CSWA World Heavyweight Champion! GUNS isn't wasting any time, he goes right after Godreign!! GUNs backs Julius up in a corner...and fires shoulder after shoulder into Godreign's gut! SAMMY BENSON: The last two times these men met, GUNS was a different man...he's more serious than maybe at any point in his career! BILL BUCKLEY: Whoa...an actual comment. But, you're right Sammy. Bill's family problems have changed his focus for sure! SAMMY BENSON: I'm always right.. BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS clothesline's Godreign up and over the top rope!! He's come out here tonight like a ball fire! Both men are on the outside....Godreign slow to get to his feet.. SAMMY BENSON: He better hurry, cause Mr.Bonanza has a chair! BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS cracks Julius over the head with a steel chair! The IRONMAN certainly made it personal for these two, Sammy they don't like each other! SAMMY BENSON: No really? Heck I don't like them either... in fact their MOTHERS don't.... BILL BUCKLEY: We get your point, fat man. GUNS grabs Godreign by the arm and slings him into the security railing! SAMMY BENSON: I'm guessing the 10 count has been waved.. either that or, Thomas has hired another alien ref. You know, there IS a point when cheap labor crosses the line! BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS rolls Julius back in the ring... the man is smart enough to realize you have to win it, inside the ring! He's wasting no time, sending Godreign across the ropes, OH! He telegraphed the backdrop and Julius pops him in the mouth! SAMMY BENSON: He either lost a tooth, or his spit is as hard as a rock! BILL BUCKLEY: Godreign with that blow, manages to catch is breath! Swinging neckbreaker! A quick count, ONE...! That's all. Obiviously the surprise pin isn't going to work. SAMMY BENSON: No kidding...look at the man, idiot.. he's huge! BILL BUCKLEY: I'll ignore that remark and move on...that's why I'm a professional! Julius moves on the attack..he whips GUNS into the ropes, and catches him with an elbow! The former NWC World champion, isn't wasting any time..he's going for the figure 4! SAMMY BENSON: Go young man Go! BILL BUCKLEY: Godreign has one leg, but GUNS pushes him away and Julius hits head first into the turnbuckle! SAMMY BENSON: I told him, it was too early! (Godreign/GUNS CSWA World cont...) BILL BUCKLEY: Julius a little stunned from that hit...meanwhile GUNS is to his feet! He bounces off the ropes and hits Godreign with a shoulderblock! SAMMY BENSON: Remember, folks that's the shoulder he injuried in that plane crash years ago.. BILL BUCKLEY: Hush..GUNs fires Julius into the ropes, and he catches him with a Lariat!! Ohmy, that nearly took his head off Sammy! SAMMY BENSON: How many times have we heard that before? Huh. I mean I've never in my life seen a man's head taken off my a Lariat..yet every show there's some idiot to say-- (bill smacks in the back of the head) BILL BUCKLEY: That's enough fats..GUNS picks up Godreign.. Gorilla press slam!! GUNS must have pressed him over his head, atleast six times! Godreign on his knee, he seems to be begging GUNS for mercy.. SAMMY BENSON: Speaking of begging, when do I get a beer around here, it's been long enough... BILL BUCKLEY: Julius rakes the eyes!! Drops to one knee and gives GUNs a shot to the groin! I know move excites you, Sammy, but that's cheap! SAMMY BENSON: I don't care what you call it, you do what you have to do to win, Buckley. Now, outside the ring people should go to jail for such things! BILL BUCKLEY: Godreign takes advantage of GUNS, vertical suplex! Julius begins to taunt GUNS a little bit, he seems to have found his stride! Godreign with a side russian leg sweep! SAMMY BENSON: I knew it, he's a commie... BILL BUCKLEY: Cheap political humor you gotta love it. Godreign throws GUNS into the ropes, flying dropkick! Godreign took time to measure GUNS and nailed him! SAMMY BENSON: Measured him? What kind of show are we running here? I mean if we're going to measure anyone, let's bring Teri out here. BILL BUCKLEY: I like that. Godreign with a butterfly suplex! And now he's headed to the top! Dare I say if he hits this, we could crown a new champion! SAMMY BENSON: And GUNS gets the nice parting gift of the USN Heavyweight title! What a show! BILL BUCKLEY: Godreign perched on top, GUNS to his feet... Julius flies off the top, but misses a clothesline attempt!! SAMMY BENSON: Okay so he missed, I just know that someone is getting the parting gift. BILL BUCKLEY: This crowd has actually rallied behind GUNS! GUNS sends Godreign across the ring, off the ropes, POWERSLAM! SAMMY BENSON: He nearly took his head off with that one... BILL BUCKLEY: Don't mock me.. SAMMY BENSON: Sorry.. (Godreign/GUNS CSWA World cont.....) BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS has Godreign set up, PILEDRIVER!! That's it, Sammy it has to be! ONE......TWO......NO!! How in the world did Godreign get his shoulder up on that one!!?? SAMMY BENSON: He lifted it up??? Just a guess.. BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS isn't done yet..he's going for another one!! NO! Godreign managed to flip him over his back! Great counter by Julius! SAMMY BENSON: I imagine having his head buried under GUNs' legs, was incentive enough to counter.. BILL BUCKLEY: That's Sammy. Godreign with a short arm clothesline... Julius backs GUNS up against the ropes, slings him across the ring...he's got a sleeper hold!! SAMMY BENSON: It's nighty night time for GUNS! Actually it's my bed time as well, where's Teri? BILL BUCKLEY: Um...stop. GUNS is in a lot of trouble! Godreign has the sleeper in the middle of the ring, GUNS drops to his knees! Sammy he's going to sleep! SAMMY BENSON: He's heartless, Buckley... he won't fight back, his drug abusing kind never do. BILL BUCKLEY: Ben Worthington lifts the arm up one time, and it drops! Worthington again checks the arm, and it drops again! SAMMY BENSON: One more time, and GUNS is the USN champion! BILL BUCKLEY: Worthington lifts the arm, but this time GUNS manages to keep it in the air!! The crowd is going wild!! GUNS to his feet...he dives backwards and sends Godreign into the turnbuckle! That breaks the sleeper! SAMMY BENSON: Ohdearme BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS doesn't waste anytime, Godreign is stunned, GUNS has him in position....TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER!!! HERE'S THE COVER, ONE.....TWO......THREE!!!! I don't believer it, GUNS is the NEW CSWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!! SAMMY BENSON: Oh, Why!! Why!!?? BILL BUCKLEY: GUNS, has the belt in his hands, he's beside himself! Godreign has a chair, he's not taking this loss too well! GUNS steps out of the ring just in time!! He's walking back to the dressing room, with the World Title over his shoulder!! SAMMY BENSON: Let's not forget Godreign is the USN champion! BILL BUCKLEY: True, Godreign has the mic, Sammy! JULIUS GODREIGN: GUNS!! You got lucky today, son... it's not over.. BILL BUCKLEY: Godreign throws down the mic, and flips off the crowd!! OHmy! Fans, we're flush out of time we'll see ya later!