(The harmonica starts to wail on "Ain't Goin' Down" by Garth Brooks as the crowd rises to their feet in unison. Shane Southern smiles as he walks out, soaking in the cheers.)

SB: OK, what does the hick want? MY sheet says it's time for the Main Event.

BB: That's what mine says too Sammy, but apparently, the challenger to the title at Anniversary has something to say before the match to determine his opponent gets started.

(Southern walks down to the ring, slapping a few hands as he goes. He's dressed in street clothes, his hair loose on his shoulders. Southern climbs into the ring and pulls a mic out of his back pocket)

SOUTHERN: I know all you fans in ... EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY ... (crowd pops and Southern smiles) want ta' see tha' Main Event....so I ain't gonna' keep ya' too long. I thought maybe it was necessary fer me ta' come out here n' address ah' few things. Things that perhaps some ah' you don't know. N' I feel like that now ... since tha' CSWA is back on its feet again, that YOU, tha' fans, should be let in on something. It's something that I've felt mah' entire career. It's somethin' that I've kept close to tha' vest...hidden away from tha' promoters, tha' owners, and even you.

I don't do this, for you. (Southern points out at the crowd as they grow more silent)

That's right guys, you're not tha' reason I take beatin' after beatin'. You're NOT tha' reason that I come out here and put life n' limb on tha' line. You're NOT tha' reason that I spend weeks n' MONTHS away from mah' family. I'm ah' selfish bastard people. I do this ... fer me.

Now that's not ta' say I don't appreciate each n' every one of you fans cheerin' me. Hell, it gives me quite a high ta' walk out from behind that curtain ever' night n' hear tha' roof blow off tha' joint. You INSPIRE me ... but ... in tha' end, I'm not really out here for you. I NEED this sport ... I NEED tha' thrill of steppin' into tha' ring ... man on man ... n' seein' who tha' best is.

N' right now ... tha' best there is ... is Dan Ryan. Ryan has said that he think I'm playin' a role ... that I'm doin' a gimmick ... that I'm ah wishy-washy fake. Well ... maybe Dan Ryan is right. Hell, it's been so long since I actually sat down n' thought ah'bout it ... but maybe I really don't know WHO I am.

Then again, maybe Dan Ryan is an egotistical horses ASS that has no idea what tha' HELL he's talkin' ah'bout.

Ya' know, BOTH of tha' guys in this upcomin' match have told me that they would NEVER let some no talent HACK lead them around by tha' BALLS. Hornet has criticized me fer takin' tha' easy way out ... Ryan has criticized me fer not standin' up fer mah'self. YOUR heavyweight champion has even gone so far ta' say that HE would NEVER let that happen ta' him. Well Ryan, Hornet, n' whoever else is listenin' back there ... until it DOES happen ta' you, you can take yer criticism n' shove it straight up yer ASS.

I could really care LESS what either one of ya' think. N' ta' be honest ... We ALL have our demons ... We ALL let things happen that maybe we shouldn't ... N' fer you ta' come out in fronta' GOD n' everbody n' run ME down fer it ... is hypocritical. You don't know what's goin' on ... you don't know how it's gonna' play out ... n' quite honestly, you shouldn't CARE.

This is tha' CSWA boys ... not tha' NFW. Aaron Douglas ain't here. It's only ME ... n' I'm one pissed off Southern boy. Ta' be honest, it don't matter ah' hilla' beans which one of ya' win ta'night. All that matters is that at Anniversary ... ONE of ya' will be defendin' tha' BIG gold belt ah'gainst a man on a mission. ... against a man with a point ta' prove. ... against a man that will TAKE that title from you.

You've heard it before ... n' you'll hear it again. It's not ah' gimmick, it's not somethin' I just say ... Maybe you don't understand now ... but at Anniversary ... you WILL.

Party's OVER.

(Southern drops the mic to the mat and exits the ring. He then takes a seat by the time keepers bell.)

BB: Looks like Shane Southern will be watching this match quite closely. When we get back from this commercial folks, it's time for the MAIN EVENT!

BB: Fans, we’re back here in the Meadowlands for this HUGE PRIMETIME Main Event.

(CUEUP: “Revillusion” by Tantric)

BB: Oh no, what now?

SB: This might be good, Buckley. Maybe Tom’s gonna tell us he found Hornet’s…

BB: Sammy! Fans, Tom Adler is out on the rampway.

SB: He’s still all covered in blood, Buckley.

Adler: FINALLY!

SB: Again with the finally!

Adler: FINALLY… the FRANCHISE has returned to the CSWA! Hornet… for SIX MONTHS I have pushed… and prodded… and egged you on. And I FINALLY broke through! And this? (Adler holds up a bloody towel) It was worth every DROP of it to get you where you are right now. Where you SHOULD have been all along. Where you NEED to be for CSWA15!

Hornet! I’m gonna park myself right here for the rest of this match. But, in case you’re worried I might be looking for a little revenge? Forget it. I can wait until ANNIVERSARY.

Oh yeah… you’d better believe the match is on. Only, there’s clearly gonna be a little twist. Because, it won’t just be for the United States title… and it won’t be just us.

No… and Dan, forgive me for being the bearer of bad news here, but that man in the ring there is about to END your World Title reign. And, as he might say, it’s nothing personal, but I’m gonna enjoy watching him do it. Because, Hornet, after you do… After you take all this revitalized energy out on him? I’m gonna walk to Merritt’s office, plop down in a chair and show him some fine print. And by this time tomorrow, you, me, and every fan of the CSWA is gonna be seeing commercials for a NEW main event at CSWA15. You… Me… and Shane Southern for MY US Title… and YOUR World Heavyweight Championship!

BB: You can’t be serious!

SB: Adler drew up the contract, Buckley! He ought to know what Merritt agreed to when he signed it!

BB: This place has just gone berserk!

SB: The referee just called for the bell!

BB: This match is underway! Ryan with a clubbing forearm from behind! And another! He's got Hornet shoved into the corner, and the CSWA World Champion is hammering down on the four-time former Champ! Ben Worthington in the corner to separate the two men, and you can bet, Sammy, that this fire from Dan Ryan is in no small part due to Tom Adler's downplay of his ability to win this match!

SB: Nothing gets your attention better than when someone dismisses you - why do you think the ladies all want me?

BB: Strike that, reverse it, Sammy. Ryan with a cross- corner whip, and a follow up clothesline! NO! Hornet with an elbow to the face! He hooked the Champ's head and dropped him with a neckbreaker! A quick cover, ONE... TWO... Kickout! He didn't hook the leg, Sammy!

SB: That's a mistake that could cost him!

BB: So often, the basics are the difference between victory and defeat. But look at Hornet smirking at Adler!

SB: Hooo, boy.

BB: Hornet's torn right now, I'd have to wager - between wanting that belt back and NOT wanting Adler to get a shot at it!

SB: Selfish lil' bug.

BB: Hornet has Ryan by the hair, and a whip into the ropes! Dropkick by the former Champ! Another scoop, a twist of the arm--Legsweep into an armbar! Ryan with a reversal and a knee to Hornet's head! These fans are cheering loudly for both men, I can bet you neither one would be a disappointment!

SB: Hornet's been a disappointment for years.

BB: You weren't saying that when he was--

SB: YEARS!

BB: Ryan has Hornet hooked, and a reverse headlock! He's forcing the Greatest American Hero to his knees-- HORNET REVERSED! He hooked Ryan around the waist and flipped him with a suplex! Ryan's shoulders are down--ONE... TWO... KICKOUT! Hornet rolled through and his eyes just met Adler's! I can't imagine the hatred between the two.

SB: Sure you can. Same as me and the Nazi.

BB: Nothing's quite like that. Hornet turns back toward Ryan--CLOTHESLINE just sent the former Champ over the top!

SB: What's she doing here again?

BB: Poison Ivy has reappeared in the arena! She's standing next to Adler's chair! Just wait until she and Hornet lock eyes!

SB: What a witch.

BB: Ivy just spat at Adler's feet, and she's headed this way! Adler smirked, but didn't move. Hornet has seen her, but he's slid back into the ring to lock back up with the Champ! Ryan with a side headlock takedown--Hornet reverses into a pinning combination, ONE... Ryan rolls out of it! Hornet with an elbow--Ryan blocked! Ryan with a shot of his own! And another! Ryan off the ropes--CLOTHESLINE sent Hornet to the mat! Ivy, welcome to the show.

SB: From one of us.

IVY: Love you too, Sammy. What a lil' toad up there... you'd think someone who hasn't held a world title this side of the past ten years'd be a bit more humble.

BB: Ryan scooped Hornet, and a HARD slam!

SB: Just pin'em, already.

BB: The cover, ONE... TWO... Kickout!

IVY: Hornet could win here, just as well as Ryan. Adler's got no business being out here.

SB: Neither do you.

BB: Ryan scoops Hornet again, and a whip into the corner--REVERSAL! HORNET SPLASH!

SB: NO!

BB: Just like that, Hornet can turn a match around! Ryan slumps in the corner, but he's holding onto the top rope for dear life! Hornet rolled backwards after the impact, but Ryan is still vertical there in the corner!

IVY: That's good strategy. When Ryan felt that whip reverse he knew the Splash was coming, and he got a death grip on that top rope!

SB: Lucky.

IVY: Whose side are you on?

SB: I truly don't know.

BB: Hornet finally pried Ryan out of the corner, and he's got the Champ set up for a powerbomb! He probably could've gotten the pin after the Splash, but he can look Adler right in the eyes now!

IVY: Adler was babbling about mind games... well, here ya go.

BB: Hornet hooked his arms around Ryan's massive frame... BACKDROP! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! RYAN JUST BACKDROPPED HORNET TO THE MAT! The Champ collapsed to his knees, obviously still winded from the Hornet splash! But a quick scoop by the Champ, and--

SB: Damn!

BB: HUMILITY BOMB! RYAN JUST DROPPED HORNET WITH THE HUMILITY BOMB! But he's still too out of it to make the cover!

IVY: Worthington looks a bit confused... he's making the count?

BB: ONE... TWO... THREE! Ryan has just retained the belt! Tom Adler has stood and kicked his chair!

SB: Take a look, Buckley!

(The slow-motion replay showed the three count, as Ryan had an arm across Hornet's chest as Hornet had an arm across Ryan's chest.)

BB: No, he's handed the belt to Ryan!

RJ: Ladies and gentlemen, the referee has counted both competitor's shoulders to the mat, and has ruled this bout a draw!

IVY: HAH! Sucks for Adler. This was fun.

(Sounds of Ivy putting the headset down)

RJ: Therefore, the CSWA World Heavyweight Championship remains Dan Ryan!

BB: There you have it, fans! Ryan will walk into CSWA15 to defend that belt against Shane Southern, and ONLY Shane Southern! Hornet and Tom Adler have a date of their own for the United States Title, and I can guarantee you the frustration over not being five-time CSWA World Champion is somewhat soothed by Hornet's knowledge that he's just robbed Adler of another shot!

SB: Well that's not fair! Give Adler the shot anyway!

BB: Whose side are you on, Sammy?