BB: If you had asked me before ANNIVERSARY 2001 if I ever thought we'd see Hornet hold the US Title again, I would have laughed.

SB: If you'd have asked me if Hornet would still be around, I would have laughed.

BB:  It's been over eight years since Hornet held the US Title.  But in those eight years...what hasn't Hornet done.  This is his third reign as US Champ, and Sean Stevens....Triple X.... is determined to make that reign end, apparently for personal reasons.

BB: Ladies and Gentlemen, this next match... some may call it overrated. This time last year... Sean Stevens was merely a rookie in terms of CSWA competition looking for his big break. That break came in the form of a Presidential Championship match against Gemini and Wicked Sight three months ago. But, some still see him as a MAJOR underdog against the likes of Hornet.  But I think we know better.  Stevens has not only made waves in the CSWA, but around the world as well.  He was even honored by one publication as 2001's Wrestler of the Year.  Even so, he's up against a man that's done it all...

SB: ...except outdrink me! I'm the Unified World Champion in THAT game! As a matter of fact... if there's ANYBODY out there, under the sound of my voice who wants a shot... I'm free on--

BB: Sammy!! The match. We have to call the match... Remember? Your job?

(The bell sounds.)

RJ: Ladies and Gentlemen, this next contest is scheduled for ONE FALL, and it's for the CSWA United States Championship. Introducing first...

(CUE UP: "Set It Off" by: Shuvel.

The fans in attendance offer up a fairly nice reaction as the video wall begins to play several of Sean Stevens' CSWA encounters. They get even louder when he steps through the curtain, and makes his way to the ring, seemingly determined. Sean has on a sleeveless 100% cotton: "Why? Because I Can" t-shirt, black wrestling tights, and boots. And, his hair... is tied back into a pony-tail. His appearance suggests he's ready for war... and, his actions follow suit.  He enters the ring, removes his CSWA Presidential Championship from around his waist, and rips his shirt to threads, pacing back and forth... staring at the aisle.  Ivy stays a few steps behind and down on the floor, apparently pleased with Stevens' concentration.)

RJ: Hailing from Orlando Florida... accompanied to the ring by POISON IVY... he is the CSWA Presidential Champion... SEAN "TRIPLE X" STEVENS!!

(The fans applaud. As the lights dim...)

RJ: And his opponent...

(CUE UP: "All Star" by Smash Mouth. The pop music blares until GETCHER GAME ON, GOOO PLAAAY. The television wall reads... LEGEND. CHAMPION. LEGACY in gold script. Then, a smug look of Hornet's visage appears, followed by various shots of him in action. Hornet begins to walk to the ring as the crowd jeers him, Hornet is indifferent.)

RJ: Hailing from Greensboro, North Carolina... he's a THREE TIME UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION, he's your CURRENT CSWA UNITED STATES CHAMPION, and, he's one of the biggest stars in this industry... Ladies and Gentlemen... this... is... HORNET!!!

BB: Wow... Hornet appears just as ready and focused as Sean. That's a shock. But, then again, he DID say he'd be focused for this matchup. Sean is still pacing back and forth in the ring... I think this kid, seriously thinks he has something to prove. Something bigger than the Presidential title belt. He TALKS a good game... let's see if he can back it up any.

SB: I've seen Triple X wrestle... he's good. But, not THAT good.

BB: Well we'll see... Hornet slowly enters the ring... and, STEVENS RUSHES HIM! Sean just yanked up the bottom rope, catching Hornet off guard. Hornet rolls on the mat for a moment but jumps back up on his feet immediately with a smirk on his face. He appears impressed with Sean's cheap tactic.

SB: Maybe Stevens is smarter than I thought.

BB: They are standing face to face in the center of the ring now... Hornet said something to Sean that obviously... he didn't like. They're both talking trash now... jawing... HORNET SWINGS! RIGHT HAND! Down goes Stevens.

SB: Sean's looking a little woozy already! Come on, Stevens... at least make this a match!

BB: Hornet pounces on Sean's fallen body... he's got him in a headlock. Stevens appears to be trying to pry his hands loose... YES! He does and reverses it... he now has Hornet in an armbar... ELBOW to the face by Hornet!

SB: That's one way to counter a move.

BB: Sean backs into the corner, and Hornet follows with an elbow and a body blow, crushing Triple X into the corner.  Hornet backs out, pulling Stevens' right arm with him.  He whips him into the other corner, but Trip quickly rolls out of the corner onto the ropes.  He definitely didn't want to give Hornet any opportunity to go for the Splash.

SB:  The kid's not as dumb as his ponytail makes him look, apparently.  Or else in the midst of gettin their freak on, Ivy's been giving him pointers on the ring as well.

BB:  Sammy!  But there is another tension underlying this match.  This is the first time Hornet and Ivy have been anywhere near each other, to my knowledge, in quite a while.  And as Stevens gets to his feet by the ropes, Hornet's attention flashes over to Ivy for a moment.  Is he watching his back or is there something more?

SB:  Great, now you're the narrator for 'Days Of Our Lives."  Maybe the FemiNazi and Bugbrain will get ya real excited by running toward each other in slow motion and leaping into each other's arms.

BB:  No, this isn't one of your twisted midnight fantasies, Sammy.  Hornet and Triple X are in the center of the ring circling each other.  Collar-and-elbow tie-up.  Quick standing switch by the bigger man, as Hornet locks in a full nelson on the Presidential Champ.  Stevens is giving up about two inches and thirty pounds to the US Champ...

SB:  Not to mention 11 years of OLD.

BB:  That didn't even make any sense.  Trip keeps trying to power out, but finally he just slides out with a standing switch of his own into a full nelson.  Hornet powers out, but Stevens is ready.  He sends Hornet for the ride... HUGE spinning heel kick by Triple X, and Hornet goes through the top and middle ropes to the outside!

SB:  Thankfully he didn't land near his Ex.  Get it, he's Triple X, and she's his Ex.

BB:  You've been drinking again, haven't you?

SB:  No, the problem is that I HAVEN'T been drinking.  Send somebody to get me a beer or the puns could get even worse.

BB:  Lord help us.  Stevens isn't going outside after Hornet, he's going to let the US Champ come back inside.  It's a smart move, especially while he's got the momentum.  If you really look at it, fans, Triple X is almost reminiscent of a younger Hornet.  He's got some power moves, but can use his speed to hit some high risk maneuvers as well.  If anything, I'd say Stevens is more polished at 25 than Hornet was... but that's the nature of the business these days too.

SB:  Ladies and gentlemen, another diatribe from America's favorite old fart.

BB:  You better be talking about Mickey Benedict and not me.

SB:  Of course I didn't mean you, Buckley.

BB:  Triple X with an elbow to Hornet's midsection.... DDT!!!!  Hornet's down, and Stevens is headed up top!  Watch out!

SB:  Stupid move, Buckley... he's gonna splatter all over the canvas.

BB:  SWAN DIVE by Trip connects!  He hooks the leg!  ONE.... NO!  REVERSAL!  Hornet rolls him through!  ONE..... TWO..... NO!!!  That one almost backfired, but Hornet's definitely winded.  Stevens is up.  He's got Hornet inverted...  PILEDRIVER!!  Cover!  ONE........  TWO.............. NO!!!  We were half a count away from having one man hold both the US and Presidential Titles at the same time!

SB:  Has anybody ever done that?  And do I really care?

BB:  Hornet's still on his back on the mat, and Trip is up.  He's going for the Figure Four in the center of the ring!  Trip grabs the right leg, steps over... NO!  Hornet gets his left foot up and uses it to fend off Sean.  Stevens goes hard into the turnbuckle, but immediately turns and comes out!  DROP TOE HOLD by Hornet takes Trip down hard!  Hornet quickly hooks in a reverse chinlock, grounding the Presidential Champ.  Stevens reaches the ropes and referee Ben Worthington calls for the break.  Hornet gives the break, but immediately pulls Sean to his feet.

SB:  And that whole exchange was right in front of the FemiNazi... didya see Hornet giving her the eye?

BB:  It definitely looked like Hornet's attention was outside the ring there for a second.  He sends Sean across the ring and sets him up for the flying dropkick... NO!  Stevens holds onto the ropes and Hornet finds that nobody's home!  Stevens quickly follows in with an elbow to Hornet's chest.  There's the cover!  ONE....... TWO... NO!   Hornet benchpresses Triple X a third of the way across the ring.

SB:  This one's gonna get ugly if it doesn't end soon.

BB:  There's definitely an odd aura surrounding this match.

SB:  Aura?  You're a psychic now?

BB:  Both men are back up.  Collar-and-elbow tie-up... Hornet forces Trip back into the corner and the referee calls for the break.  Hornet seems to think about it, but gives the clean break.  Triple X steps out of the corner... quick go-around by Hornet, full nelson locked in.  FULL NELSON SLAM!  Where did that come from!?  Hornet  hooks the leg!  ONE...... TWO....... NO!  Stevens gets a foot on the ropes, and Ivy made sure referee Ben Worthington saw it.

SB:  Maybe Hornet'll go psycho, roll outside and go after her.

BB:  And maybe she'll come over here and beat some sense into you.  Hornet pulls Trip away from the ropes and drops an elbow.  Quick cover..... ONE....  Trip kicks out.  Hornet drops another elbow...and another!  And now he's setting Trip up...  there's the wraparound, and he sits down into the SCORPION DEATHLOCK!

SB:  You think Hornet ever did that to Ivy when they were going out?

BB:  I'm not even gonna dignify that one.  Sean Stevens is about two feet away from the ropes... he's reaching, but he's stuck in an incredibly punishing move.  As Trip pulls himself slightly closer, Hornet sits back on the maneuver, eliciting a yell from the Presidential Champ.  If he doesn't reach those ropes, it's only a matter of time.

SB:  Ladies and gents, the King of the Obvious.

BB:  Wrestling fans, the King of the Unemployment Line.  

SB:  That's not even funny.

BB:  It could be in about thirty seconds.  Inside the ring, Triple X is just inches away from the ropes with Ivy trying to fire him up.  He made it!!!  Worthington's calling for the break, but Hornet's making no sign that he's hurt.  Worthington taps him on the arm, and Ivy's yelling for the break from outside.  Hornet lets go of the hold and steps away.  Trip quickly rolls outside the ring to try and recover.

SB:  All hands on deck...we have a Mr. Magnificent Ten Years Ago sighting.

BB:  TOM ADLER has jumped the rail and shoved Ivy away!  She hits the steps, and now Adler is all over Triple X!  He clips the knee and slam Trip back-first into the apron.  Quick german suplex, and now Adler is standing over the Presidential Champ, laying the boots on him!

SB:  Finally, FINALLY somebody around here shows some class and neutralizes the FemiNazi.

BB:  But Ivy's up and shaking off the shot to the chairs!  ADLER GOES DOWN!!!  Hornet just nailed him from behind with a baseball slide!  Trip gets to his feet, and now he and Hornet both are laying into Adler!  And Tom Adler just got tossed over the barricade!  

SB:  That's something you don't see every day.

BB:  The referee's count continues from inside the ring.  Trip rolls inside, but Hornet's a little slower as he takes a moment to turn towards Ivy.

SB:  What is this?  The freakin' Love Boat.  It's not "Change of Heart!"

BB:  Hornet rolls in, but Trip is ready.  Shoulder to the midsection of Hornet.  There's another.  SUNSET FLIP BY HORNET!  ONE..... TWO.... NO!  Trip kicks out!  He pulls Hornet up...DDT!  Cover by Trip.  ONE.... TWO... NO!!!  Hornet's up, but Trip is ready.  Huge elbow to the chest by Triple X...and now he's headed up top.  He's known for a swan dive or moonsault from the top, let's see which one it is!

SB:  You mean which one he busts his head on?

BB:  This crowd is on its feet.  The Presidential Champion is on the top rope.  The United States Champ is on the mat.  Stevens goes for the moonsault!  NOBODY HOME!  Hornet scoots out of the way!

SB:  Did I call it, or did I call it?

BB:  Hornet pulls Triple X up with a full nelson!  FULL NELSON SLAM!  ONE.... TWO...... THREE!!!  Hornet retains the US Title in a huge match between these two.  Wow.

SB:  Am I just talking to myself out here?

BB:  Pretty much.  I think they cut your mic ten minutes ago.  Hornet accepts his belt from Ben Worthington and rolls outside... only to end up face to face with Poison Ivy.

SB:  Time for the real show!

BB:  It appears to be an uncomfortable situation for both of them.  We don't have a microphone that can pick up the conversation, but Hornet speaks first.  Ivy quickly responds.  

SB:  Fireworks are lit!

BB:  After a few moments of silence, Hornet simply grins and heads up the entryway.  Sean has rolled outside the ring as well, and it looks like he wants to know what that conversation was all about.

SB:  That's IT?!

BB:  Sorry to disappoint, Sammy, but not everything has to blow up into an ordeal.

SB:  What are you talking about, Buckley?  Those two 'blew up' in an ordeal the second Teri Melton announced that she and Hornet did their baby-making!

BB:  Jeez, Sammy.  Folks, up next, Four Corners.