ICWC: Gearing-Up -============- Vince talks to the entire locker room, gears them up for a rough few weeks that will determine the future of Chaos. Warns big changes are coming, but if all goes according to plan, it'll be for the better, big-time. You've all been great...keep it up, and nothing can stop us from taking Chaos to the top! Now, get out there and kick some ass, make those people cheer and forget their problems for a while...and most of all, just have a damn good time! (Guys all pumped, happy.) JR puts over McMahon's management, here. -------------------------------- (ICWC Intro/Theme! Lots of fans, lots of cheers, lots of electricity! JR and Bischoff welcome us to the show, Tony's alrday in the ring! -------------------------------- Tony talks about the self-invite to Explosion tomorrow. Says he wishes Adam hadn't gone and talked bad about him, because he really is happy 03 has been Chairman 6 months. He's proud of him. And he thinks it's time to bring both Chaos and Explosion to the next level...with...or withOUT the Legend. That card...that was an invitation Adam can't refuse, and tomorrow on Explosion, Big Shot's coming...and he's bringing some guests. --------------------------------- (Tajiri is kicking a large, hanging punching bag in the locker room. He appears angry, frustrated.) ??: Tajiri. I need to speak with you. (Tajiri stops foot up on the bag, freezing in place. He slowly spins on one foot, bringing his leg forward, then down in a slow, smooth motion, while the camera pans to reveal Chairman Tony!) YT: What you need-a speak-a to roosah' rike ME faw? 02: Tajiri, I know you're down about losing the Supreme Title. But don't look at it as a bad thing. Look at it as...an "opportunity." When I look at you, I see a lean, mean, martial arts machine. The best ambassador of Japanese wrestling to the American wrestling ring in all of mainstream wrestling history. I see...a man I want to become one of my special Enforcers. This is not going to be an easy ride. And once you agree to it, there's no turning back. But right now...you're hungry, you have nothing holding you back...and I am asking you to take this opportunity to join my group. YT: You need Tajiri? 02: You're one of the elite, my friend. I've always pushed and supported in ICW. And now I'm asking for your help. No pressure, do what you wish. I'll need your answer by the end of the night, because we start immediately after this program. (Tony turns to leave...and Tajiri stops him with a hand on his shoulder.) YT: You not need wait. Tajiri accept great-a honaah. I be yaw' Enfawsah! You count on Tajiri! 02: (Smiles.) Ha ha...excellent! Glad to have you aboard. I knew you wouldn't let me down! We'll talk soon. YT: Yessah! (Tony leaves, and Tajiri turns, runs and jumpkicks the punching bag, which EXPLODES in a cloud of stuffing! WOAH! Tajiri's face turns to a crazy smile...this man...is an Enforcer.) -------------------------------- The Punishers, w/ Dawn Marie, arrive in the parking lot! They start walking in, putting over their performance at the free-per-view, when a BLACK CAR ZOOMS BY, ALMOST HITTING THEM! The chase it, then Dawn tells them to stop, it's useless. They turn and head inside, pissed.) -------------------------------- A-Train v. Nightmare -Nightmare is alive! A week out from a near-murder by Lesnar in the Scaffold Match, he's back! This is an okay match, and in the end, Nightmare mauls the popular fuzzball, then hits a VICIOUS Powerbomb off the top turnbuckle and gets the 3. --------------------------------- (Tony enters the locker room, where Chris Jericho stands, talking to Justin Credible.) Y2J: Oh, hey, Big Shot. What brings you down to the commoners' level? 02: Very funny. Justin, can you excuse us? JC: ...fine. (Credible leaves, glaring.) 02: And he wonders why no one likes him. Look, Chris, I have a favor to ask. Actually, it's more of...and "opportunity" for you. Y2J: I'm listening. 02: I'm forming a group of special "Enforcers," and I'd like you to join. It'll be comprised of ONLY the best of the best, and it wouldn't be much of an elite group without you. Y2J: Ha ha...flattery will get you everywhere, Big Shot. You know I got your back, but before I agree to anything, what's this all about? 02: Well, I can't really tell you unless you're in the group. We'll be meeting after the show tonight. I need your answer by the end of the broadcast, and then you'll get all the details you want. It's not going to be easy, and once you're in, there's no backing down. Let me know, okay? Y2J: Yeah...I'll...wow, that sounds pretty shady. I'll...let me think it over, I have a pretty cushy gig already, with my Heavyweight Title and my talk show...I'll have my official answer on Saturday Night Jericho. 02: Excellent. Thanks, Chris. (Tony leaves, Jericho looks at his feet, puzzled, chuckling.) ------------------------------ Hollys v. Punishers -Hollys win when the BLACK CAR from earlier DRIVES DOWN THE RAMP AND HITS THE RING, KNOCKING CANDIDO OFF THE TOP ROPE AND ALLOWING CRASH TO GET THE PIN! WOAH! Out step the 3 members of the FBI! The crowd pops, and Nunzio has a mic! He admits that the FBI tried to "whack" them earlier, and says they better watch their backs. Once you cross the FBI, you're in for a helluva' lot of trouble! Hollys leave to their music, celebrating, and the FBI leaves, shouting to Candido and Shamrock as they walk up the ramp. -------------------------------- (Tony passes Justin Credible in the hall.) JC: Hey, Icon. Everyone knows about your little "Enforcers" thing. I'm not good enough to be in the group? 02: I'm sorry, I don't recall saying that. JC: Well, the way you kicked me out back there with Jericho, that pretty much speaks for itself as to where I rate around here. 02: Justin, look. I want who I want. I want the best. You're a hard worker, but you're just not at that level, yet. I have four men selected...and you didn't make the cut. You want to be considered one of the best? Then DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. Chaos is a place where you can advance yourself by clawing your way to the top. Give me a reason to respect you on the same level as Jericho or Tajiri, and we'll talk (Credible, emotionless, SLAPS TONY ACROSS THE FACE!) JC: HOW'S THAT? GET YOUR ATTENTION?! 02: (Laughs, holding his cheek.) Ha ha...Justin, that's a good start. Now, get the hell out of my way, I have business to take care of. (Justin is left, confused...then smugly smiling, proud he stood up and did what he did.) (Commercial.) ------------------------------- (Brock Lesnar is talking to Infinity in the back.) I: It was just incredible, Brock! The way you dominated Nightmare, I have to admit, I was impressed. BL: Ha ha, yeah, I was pretty damn great, wasn't I? I: Another performance like that, Tony'll be in here asking you to be an "Enforcer," ha ha! (They laugh...) 02: Just the man I wanted to see! (Dun dun DUN! They look at eachother, then to Tony.) BOTH: Me? 02: Well, actually, both of you. I was hoping to ask everyone separately and in private, but...since the whole building already knows about it, you two are the other men I selected to be part of the Enforcers. The opportunity is on the table, I'll need your answers by the end of the night. You already know all I can tell you, and you'll both be absolutely vital to the group. Brock, your intensity and brute strength, Infinity, your mystique, charisma and those fast power moves. I'm glad I caught both of you together. I'll be waiting for your answers in my office. (Tony leaves, the two of them look at eachother, silently.) --------------------------- Maven (c) v. Jaime Noble -Good Light Heavyweight Match, both men bringing the goods. They finally exhaust eachother and, in the end, Noble reverses Maven's finisher, then hits the Trailer Hitch for the win! NEW CHAMP! Maven, not used to losing, leaves, pissed. He taunts the booing fans and kicks the set as he goes backstage. ---------------------------- (Tony, in his office with Vince.) V: So, have any other answers yet? 02: No, just Tajiri. It's getting near the end of the night, I'm hoping they make their minds so I know whether I need to go to Plan B or not. V: They'll come through, don't worry. This is a vital step. 02: You don't have to tell me how important this is. God, Vince...I can't believe we're actually planning this thing. I mean, am I really going to do this? V: Tony, this is what we've been planning and dreaming about all this time! We're at the breaking point! There can be no turning back now, you're already in too deep! 02: I know, I just...man, it's hard to believe it actually all worked so far! Chaos took off, everyone is falling into place...now it's just up to these guys. It's the only part of this where we actually had to count on other people for the entire outcome of the plan. V: That's what worries me about it. Who knows what these guys will do? All we know is what they're capable of, and if they get together...imagine what a devastating force it'll be! 02: Ha ha ha...yeah, it's amazing just thinking abou-- (KNOCK KNOCK!) 02/V: COME IN! (Brock Lesnar walks in.) BL: Tony, I thought about your offer, and I have my answer. 02: What'll that be, Brock? ??: I'M IN! (Everyone turns as Infinity walks in! Crowd pops and laughs at the bit.) I: Tony, I want in. You need me, I'll back you up, to hell and back! 02: Excellent! Brock? You were saying? I need to know so I can tell Infinity whether or not to kick your ass. BL: Very funny. Look, bottom line, I'm the Hardcore Champion of Chaos, no one questions my promise or my talent in the ring. I'm the biggest and meanest man in the game...and I came here for an opportunity. I came here because I was being wasted on Aggression, and I came here as a favor to you and Vince. This is an opportunity I can't pass-up, I can tell whatever it is is a huge deal...so, gentlemen...you can count Brock Lesnar IN! (POP!) 02: Ha ha!! GREAT! (Tony stands to shake hands with Brock and Infinity.) 02: Ooh! Watch that handshake, Infinity. I can't thank you guys enough. Now, it's up to Jericho. But even without him...this group is already incredible! You men are the cream of the crop, and Vince and I hand-picked you. V: Brock, we go back a long way, and I know what you can do. (Pats him on the chest.) Don't let us down, big man. BL: No problem, Vince. You can count on me. And Infinity here, well, he's my best friend in this company. If there's one man I'd be afraid to take on in the ring...it's him! I: Ha ha...you flatter me, man. Look, Tony, Vince, you made some damn fine choices, and whatever you need us for, there's no doubt in my mind we'll perform above and BEYOND expectations! 02: YES! That's the Enforcer attitude, guys! Now...does Chris have it? ----------------------------- (SATURDAY NIGHT JERICHO INTRO!) (Crowd pops big as Y2J heads to the set in the ring, followed by Gregory Helms.) Y2J: Welcome to...Chaos...is...JERICHO! (POP!) Y2J: Now, I know you all came to see the King of Bling-Bling, and you know I won't let you down, but first, I have to turn our attention to my co-host, Mr. Helms, you took a nasty shot last week, but you were telling me earlier it may not have been a bad thing! GH: That's right, Chris. Because of that shot by D-Lo, I now remember...I'm not just Gregory Helms. I'm...a SUPERHERO! (Pop.) Y2J: Ha ha, indeed you are, junior. GH: Mm hmm. And I'll show you! Make me mad. Y2J: Excuse me? GH: Go ahead, hit me or something, make me mad! Y2J: That's...huh? Okay, I'm not following you anymore, man. GH: That's the only way to get me to transform into the HULK! Do it, come on, I can take it! Y2J: (Sigh.) Okay. Well...Helms, quit acting like such an ASSCLOWN and turn into that punk-ass little Hulk already! (Helms strains, squeezing his face muscles till he turns red, flexing...) GH: RAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! I AM THE HULK! (Crowd laughs.) GH: Don't laugh at Hulk! Y2J: Shane? GH: Yes? ...er...I mean, NO SHANE! HULK...now...(puts his head down in shame). Y2J: You don't remember which superhero you are, do you? GH: No...I was SURE it was the Hulk. I was SURE of it! Y2J: Well, you got the first 2 letters right, but I'll let you figure it out for yourself. The big guest on tonight's show is...ME! I have a pretty big offer on the table. My dear old friend Icon 02 has asked yours truly to join his elite group of wrestling greatness, the Enforcers! I don't know WHY, and I don't know WHAT we'd be doing...and frankly, knowing Tony as I do, that SCARES me! I know something big is going down, but you know, I thi-- (JUSTIN CREDIBLE THEME! Boos as Justin stalks quickly to the ring with a mic!) JC: Jericho, you ingrate! Listen to you, blabbering on like anyone cares what you think! We all know you're in Tony's back pocket, you're nothing but a PUPPET! And now you're questioning whether or not you should jump when he tells you to? How STUPID can you BE?! (BOO!) JC: SHUT UP! Look, you have superstardom handed to you on a silver platter all the time around here. Look at this, this talk show set. A TALK SHOW SET?! This is a WRESTLING SHOW! And Tony gives you 10 minutes of valuable time each week to come out and clown around and insult someone. Look, I'm damn sick and tired of being squashed around here. I have all the in-ring ability you have, I have the experience, I have the passion, and I have NO IDEA WHY BIG SHOT AND VINCE CAN'T SEE THAT! I'm tired of "clawing and scraping" to the top, like Tony said. I'm tired of trying to make it and being shoved back down constantly! I came here from Explosion with the original guys, with Morely, with Goldust, with YOU! And all of you have been in big matches and have big rivalries to deal with, talk shows, titles...and what do I have to show for it? Huh? NOTHING! AS USUAL! Y2J: Woah, Justin. I had no idea you felt that way. In fact, there seems to be very little I can say right now...oh, wait...WOULD YOU PLEASE...SHUT...THE HELL...UP?!!! (POP!!!) JC: See! There you go again! You don't need anymore support from these people! They love you already! Yet you steal any respect they may have for me for having the balls to slap Icon 02 in the face and call you out on your own damn segment! It's like this ALL THE TIME! Y2J: LISTEN, JUNIOR. I clawed and scraped for YEARS, while you were being pushed to the MOON in ECW! You had every opportunity for greatness, and you're young, you have years ahead of you! And you come out here and tell me all my hard work shouldn't be paying-off for me by now? In the immortal words of Degeneration-X, jack, I got two words for you...F*CK OFF! (POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) (Credible is pissed, charges Jericho! They brawl in the ring, and...) (CHAOS THEME!) (Out come Tajiri, Lesnar and Infinity! The ENFORCERS ARE HERE!) The three beat down Credible, making the crowd happy...then turn and stare-down Jericho! Y2J: Okay, okay...I get the picture. You want an answer. The answer is...no. (BOOO!) Y2J: I'm not joining your little group, and I'll tell you why! I'm NOT a puppet, I'm already KING OF THE WORLD on Chaos...and...ah, hell. You know what? I hate being comfortable. Y2J, THE HILITE of the NITE...CRAVES EXCITEMENT! If the Enforcers are going to be the big ticket around here, then I want to be part of it. Tony, boys...Chris Jericho...IS ALONG FOR THE RIDE! (POP!!!!!!!!) (Jericho's theme plays as the four of them pose in the ring, raising their arms as the crowd showers them with love!) 02: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN...THESE...ARE THE ENFORCERS! (POP!) 02: Possibly the most elite faction ever formed in wrestling! And boys, to show my appreciation, I'm going to give you your first official item of business. You're all invited...to a PARTY! And that party will be...MONDAY NIGHT ON EXPLOSION! Chaos fans, join us as we celebrate 6 months of Adam's control on Monday nights! Enforcers...why don't you head to the back and we'll crack some champagne and watch the main event! (Chaos theme plays and the foursome...followed by a puzzled Gregory Helms who's been on the couch all along...heads to the back after posing with Tony at the top of the ramp!) --------------------------------------------------------- D-Lo v. Sean Morely -Good match, these guys are underrated. Very athletic, technical. In the end, D-Lo gets the win over Morely. ---------------------------------------------------------- JR puts over the dominating Enforcers and the special appearance on Explosion tomorrow night! Could it be about getting Chaos into the next PPV, like Vince talked about before? What the hell's going on? Also, next week, returning to active competition, we'll see HULK HOGAN! HULKAMANIA RUNS WILD ON CHAOS NEXT WEEK! Good night everyone!