(ICW logo, crackles into static...)
(...static clears into ICW Chaos logo!)
(Backstage, all ICW-C wrestlers are gathered in a room on chairs. Some stand, chatting. Even Sting is present, leaning in a corner in the back of the room...Bolea far from him, in the front row.)
(Chaos Chairman Tony Sadowski enters, and the room goes into a hush. Tony begins speaking as soon as he enters, on his way to the front of the room.)
02: Lovely ladies and all you gentlemen who, quite frankly, do nothing for me, but are all amazing athletes (wrestlers laugh)...thanks for coming in tonight. I know some of you don't have matches this week, and those of you who do need to get prepped...this won't take long. But it IS very important to the very future of this 3-week old company!
Sting: I hope it's good news...I don't need TWO failed federations on my resume.
(Wrestlers & Tony laugh.)
Eric Bischoff: HEY! That was a low blow!
JR: Maybe, but he's not exactly WRONG, Eric.
EB: Ha ha, very funny. You know, WWE didn't exactly go out in a blaze of glory either. Or, actually...it did kind of...go down in FLAMES at the hands of 2 college slackers!
02: Okay, well...let's start off with the good news. Chaos brought the highest ratings in the history of this station on a Saturday night last week, and I owe it all to you guys. We had a lot of hype going in, but no one would've stuck around if it weren't for the wrestlers, so keep it up!
Morely: Don't worry, Big Shot. After the Main Event beats Shamrock for the Heavyweight Title tonight, everyone'll be tuning in for Sean Morely!
Shamrock: Ha ha...keep talking, Morely. Because you won't be able to after tonight!
(Guys all laugh, it's a little behind-the-scenes moment.)
02: The BAD news...
(Groans.)
02: First off, I've been killing myself all week to find more sponsors and cut some advertising and merchandise deals, and it just isn't happening with all the extra work I've had to do getting all of you and the launch of this company organized...plus, we don't make extra money from PPV's, so...it's a bit tighter then even I originally thought. Especially to compete with our big-budget IC-dub brothers.but I'm keeping my spirits up and I'll keep working at it, and I thank you all for sticking it out with me while we get this place up and running right!
02: The second bit of bad news isn't really that bad. There's always room for improvement. Initial feedback from our first 2 shows came in, and most people don't feel like we're a vital part of ICW, like we're just an extra show, not like Explosion or Aggression. It's because we're new, really, and that'll take time...but I'd like to work on that tonight. The way to be in the spotlight in ICW...is to STEAL it! Just like we stole the show at Iconicide in a matter of seconds, just like I STOLE the Stinger and a bunch of you others from Adam, don't worry. It won't be long before the biggest name in wrestling...is CHAOS!
(Chaos intro & theme blast into the arena and into millions of TV sets!)
JR: Stealing the spotlight definitely describes the newest and fastest-growing federation in wrestling, Chaos! I'm Jim Ross and with me is my broadcast "colleague," Eric Bischoff!
EB: Thanks, "JR." It's amazing around here, and great to be a part of a company trying to get off its feet and pull off the impossible...becoming the biggest household name in wrestling history!
JR: We're making big strides in that department, as Chairman 02 informed us at his state of the federation meeting just moments ago, but I can't help but wonder what he means by "stealing the spotlight!"
EB: All I know is Tony and I have a lot of similarities, JR. See, I know how he works, and I think he's got a big move on the way to keep 3 steps ahead of the competition. There's a lot at stake with this show, and some things never change. He was always good to his wrestlers, always gave everyone a say in their direction, and he's always going to be the Big Shot. Mark my words, in the coming weeks, he'll show everyone why he earned that nickname in the first place!
JR: For the sake of our jobs, I hope you're right, Eric. I think this federation has a lot of potential, and it's going to take some hard work to get it to the top. We have the right man for the job!
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Albert v. Chuck Palumbo (w/Nunzio)
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Albert gets a big pop when he comes out, surprisingly. Palumbo gets heel heat, as he and Nunzio taunt the fans on the way to the ring.
Albert and Palumbo put on a good, high-impact match, if a little slowly paced. But the crowd is into Albert's recent face turn, and back him up!
In the end, Nunzio runs into the ring, but is met with a MONSTROUS clothesline from the A-Train! The crowd is happy, Nunzio's head is off, and Albert gets the win over Palumbo after hitting his finisher for the 1, 2, 3!
The A-Train keeps on plowing ahead!
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(Tony is in his office, Big Sal is on the couch watching the show with him. Audience pops as he appears on the big screen.)
BS: Somebody oughta' do somethin' about dat' Albert guy.
02: Ha ha. Sal, you want to avenge your little FBI buddies out there? How about we make up a match next week between the two biggest monsters on Chaos, you and Albert, for the ICW CHAOS HARCORE CHAMPIONSHIP?
(POP!!!!)
BS: (Smiles.) That's an offer I can't refuse.
02: That's what I like to hear, big guy!
(Knock on the door, it opens a bit.)
??: Mind if I stop by the show tonight?
(Tony looks up.)
02: Like I have a choice? Come on in, buddy.
(Camera reveals Ed Moorhouse! Mixed reaction.)
01: Your guys seem really happy, I was talking to a few of them on my way to your office.
02: They're not going anywhere anytime soon. These guys are here for honor, and that's keeping them here even when there's not a lot of money going around. That and the exclusivity clause in all of their contracts.
01: Just how bad is it? You keep talking about the money problem. You're an ICW brand, you should have corporate sponsorship.
02: Nope. You and Adam have that. The way I got this show was by buying ICW: Not So Hot from Melissa Johnson. So it is technically my own company, but I actually have to PAY ICW to use the name in the title of the show.
01: Wow, that's a mess. Ha ha ha!
02: Yeah, you're telling ME. I don't know what I'm going to do. I never had to handle the business end of this thing before, I was just the creative head on Revolution.
01: Yeah, I don't even pretend to be able to keep up with it. I hired a bunch of accountants to handle that stuff so I can focus on the creative side.
02: I don't even have enough to hire anymore staff. It's getting really tight really fast, and in the end, as good a show as I may have...if there's no money, I'm done.
01: Well, you'll figure it out, you usually do. Brother, you always kick the most ass when your back's against the wall.
02: No, Ed, I kick the most ass when I'm on top. This is me working my way up again...and I love every second of it, but it's a killer. If I don't find some more income soon, I may have to resort to drastic measures.
01: Ah, it'll be fine. The wrestling's great, the show's coming along perfectly...yeah, I don't see any reason why you'd have to do anything crazy.
02: True, but I still have my fingers crossed on it.
(Knock on the door.)
02: Come in.
(Young man with brown hair, wearing a suit enters.)
??: Sorry to interrupt, I have a question for you, Mr. Sadowski.
(Ed and Tony look at eachother, then back at the guy.)
01: Aren't you --
??: Pardon me, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Gregory Helms, ace reporter.
01: HOLY SH*T!
02: YOU'RE ALIVE?!!!
GH: Of course, I am! I wouldn't be here, otherwise. If we could get back to my question, I'd like to know if you might be able to use a backstage interviewer? I'm a wrestling fan, and I thought a man like you would appreciate the direct approach.
02: Um...well, I can't pay much, but if you're still interested, you got it, "Greg!"
GH: (Happily.) Ha ha! Thank you, Mr. Sadowski! You won't regret taking me up on my offer!
02: (Smiling, grabs paper from desk.) Sure, just sign this and you're part of Chaos!
(Helms signs it and leaves, thanking him again.)
01: Do you know who that was?!
02: Uh huh. And he's mine now.
01: Tony, Adam's going to be pissed! You just signed the Hurricane!!
(Huge pop for the revelation! Hurricane's on Chaos now!)
02: I sure did! To a 2-year contract! Helms may not know it, but thanks to that exclusivity clause...he just quit Explosion!
01: THIS IS GREAT! HA HA!!
02: Hmm...now I have to figure out how to snap him out of that memory problem and back into the ring again!
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Light Heavyweight Championship:
Crash (c) v. Justin Credible
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Credible pretty much dominates the match, and is about to go for his finisher when...MAVEN runs in and lays out both men with brass knux! Maven is here, and he's got an edge this time! Maven mocks both of them and taunts the booing crowd for while before leaving the ring. Credible wins via DQ, gets up slowly, bloody, snarling at Maven as he laughs his way up the ramp.
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Candido comes out for a promo about how he found a manager who's going to take him to the top of Chaos! He calls out his manager, and SABLE struts down to the ring, joining our man Chris. She takes the mic and says she ruled the WWE, and she'll rule ICW, too. No one better stand in her way, or they'll have to deal with Chris Candido! (BOO!)
JR: That Jezebel! She's using Candido, it's obvious!
EB: Apparently Body Donnas aren't the brightest of wrestlers, JR.
(Candido poses in the ring, Sable encourages him.)
(INFINITY THEME!!)
Crowd pops huge as Infinity walks out with tons of energy to his techno-bass theme. Green smoke fills the stage, and green fireworks blast as he poses on the stage, then calls for a mic.
Infinity challenges Candido to a match right there, on the spot! Says he's infinitely sure he can beat him, and that it's Infinity who's on the way up in Chaos, now Candido.
(BIG SHOT THEME! Tony walks out to a big pop!)
02: You know what, guys? This match is on, and it'll start as soon as I tell them to ring that bell, but just to sweeten the deal a little more...this match will be Television Title! Ring that bell!
(POP!!)
Television Title Match:
Infinity v. Candido (w/Sable)
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Infinity wins after a good match with the Infinity Punch, knocking Candido against the ring post from the force. Sable climbs into the ring, helping Candido up. As he leans against the ropes, she looks disgusted at him, yells, and kicks him in the nuts! Chris goes to the mat again, and Sable turns to Infinity, who is standing on the turnbuckle, holding up his TV Title. He turns to leave and notices her, and she walks seductively over, whispers in his ear, and Infinity gives her a shocked look and a smile. He offers his arm, and the two walk out together, Infinity with the title around his waist!
JR: That woman is nothing but a damn gold-digger, Eric! I can't believe Infinity's falling for her act!
EB: Well, they both stand to gain something from putting their heads together, among other things, JR!
Crowd is very behind Infinity, and even pop when he leaves with the evil Sable.
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Candido is in the locker room, pissed. He throws a towel and kicks an open locker door. He stops and looks in a mirror, fuming.
??: (Female voice.) Now, now, Chris. That's no way for a big, strong, sexy grown man to act!
(In the mirror, we see Dawn Marie come up behind Candido! Pop.)
DM: Sable's only out for herself...but I take GOOD care of MY boys...in fact, stick with me and I GUARANTEE you you'll be on top of this federation after all!
CC: Dawn...just promise me one thing.
DM: What's that, sweetie?
CC: Don't ever kick me in the balls.
(Audience laughs.)
DM: (Snickers.) Oh, I won't be kicking them. But I can't say I won't be doing OTHER things...come with me.
(They leave together.)
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Heavyweight Championship:
Ken Shamrock v. Sean Morely
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Shamrock enters in his old-school, super-decorated robe! He looks intense, crowd pops for him, and he gets ready for the match, shadow-boxing a bit to keep pumped, removing his cloak, etc. Sean Morely's theme hits and the Main Event gets a big pop as he makes his way to the ring! This match is absolutely amazing, with Morely showing great technical skill and matching up against Shamrock well. They trade submission holds, reversing any attempt after a few painful seconds, and Morely counters the Ankle Lock TWICE, kicking Shamrock away. Morely heads to the top for the Morely Shot frog splash, but Shamrock rolls out of the way, getting up quickly and clasping Morely's ankle in his finisher! Sean screams in pain as Ken wrenches on the ankle harder! The crowd is hot, and claps for Morely to escape, and he manages to reach the ropes after over an unbelievable minute in the devastating hold! Shamrock, forced to let go, "snaps," roaring at the crowd and punching himself in the head a few times. He grabs Morely around the waist and tosses him back over his shoulder for a BIG belly to back suplex into a bridge! 1, 2...KICK OUT! Pop for that one. Shamrock tries to grab the ankle lock again, but Morely rolls out of harm's way, getting to his feet and trading blows with his opponent. The punches become Flair chops (WOOOO!), and eventually, Morely gets the best of Shamrock, locking up, kneeing him to the gut, then hitting a powerbomb! Morely goes to the top, hits the Morely Shot, 1, 2, 3! Crowd pops for Morely as he celebrates his win in the middle of the ring, ref raising his arm in victory! Shamrock rolls out and walks to the back, miserably, only to be met at the top of the ramp by a grinning Dawn Marie! She takes his hand and guides him backstage, and we fade out on a shot of the beaming, proud Morely holding the Heavyweight belt inside the ring to the cheers of the crowd!
