Before TJ Wilson has a chance to leave
the ring, Backlund jumps in the ring and locks on the
Crossface Chicken Wing. Cabana starts yelling at
Backlund to stop, as he eventually releases the hold and
stares at his hands. Cabana asks him what that is all
about, before Backlund looks up and screams and Cabana
takes off out of the ring. Wilson soon rolls out of the
ring, looking more offended than hurt, and just shakes
his head.
Joey Styles: "What...the...hell?"
Don Callis: "I think we need the
white coats Joey, that guy is more out of it than
Cabana...He's stuck in 1994...and in 1994 he was stuck
in 1980. So what does that say?"
Joey Styles: "Says we need a
straight jacket..."
The show fades to commercial, as
Backlund is still staring at his hands.
- Commercial Break -
The show comes back with a video
package, set to "Disposable Teens" by Marilyn Manson. It
is serving as a highlight video for Christopher Daniels.
After about forty-five seconds, it flashes to
Christopher Daniels who has his back turned. The camera
pulls back, revealing a church as Daniels slowly turns
towards the camera and begins to speak.
Christopher Daniels: "Much like
the hypocrisies found in the realm of organized
religion, these same transgressions are found inside of
professional wrestling. For years, a man can build his
legacy in a promotion only to have it taken away with
one fell swoop of an injury. All that you have done is
dictated by those in power, those who almost single
handedly control this cult known as professional
wrestling. The general populous forgets that you even
existed and another is put in your place to fill the
void you left behind. The fatal flaw in this ideology is
that no matter how hard you try, The Fallen Angel will
always leave a void incapable of ever being filled by
another. This causes a rift in the chorus of events set
in motion by said genius mind and something happens.
That something is the return of a man to reclaim his
void left behind and grind a niche like has never been
seen. A prophecy is coming fourth and the return of a
savior is soon at hand...and you're looking at him. So
keep a weathered eye on the horizon, as a resurrection
is coming....and that is the gospel, according to The
Fallen Angel."
The shot then switches to the
commentary booth, where Joey Styles and Don Callis are
sitting.
Joey Styles: "Strong words by
Christopher Daniels...guaranteeing if it were that his
return will be one you won't soon forget."
Don Callis: "As much as I love
Christopher Daniels, so many people in this business make
their claim to make an impact not soon forgotten when
they return, but fall short. For Daniels' sake, I hope
for once someone can follow through on promises they
make."
Joey Styles: "Wow, that is the
most intelligent thing I have heard you say in...well,
longer than I can remember."
Don Callis: "Oh, I am a genius,
Joey Styles. I went back to school, got my MBA and
decided that professional wrestling was still a more
financially fulfilling enterprise."
Joey Styles: "And in one fell
swoop, you destroy whatever credibility you built up.
Right now though, we have CM Punk standing by in his
dressing room..."
The screen then splits, as CM Punk
appears on half the screen.
Joey Styles: "CM Punk, tonight you
have a shot at becoming the first ever three-time World
Heavyweight Champion in the history of this company.
However, it is against a winning streak that is simply
unparallel in this day in age..."
CM Punk: "Unparallel? Hardly. Joey
Styles, the way I see it is that all of that was held in
the hands of Paul Heyman. The biggest mistake Joe E.
Legend ever made was convincing himself that he could do
it on his own. I am the greatest pure athlete in modern
wrestling today and tonight, Joe. E. Legend will be punked as a new World Heavyweight Champion is crowned. My
name is CM Punk. I'm drug-free, I'm alcohol-free and
tonight Joe E. Legend, you will know that I am simply
better than you! Now, if you'll excuse me..."
The split screen comes back into just
one.
Joey Styles: "Well, there you have
it. Becoming a man of very few words, that is CM
Punk..."
Suddenly, "Excuse Me!" is heard over
the PA system, as "Double C" Claudio Castagnoli comes
out to a loud chorus of boos.
Joey Styles: "No matter how much
things change, some always stay the same. To hell with
the format..."
Don Callis: "You have a format?
All they handed me was a book full of birds and
squiggles..."
Joey Styles: "Callis, that's a
book of Egyptian hieroglyphics!"
Don Callis: "Oh, look at the brain
on you. Then this must be a lead in to our Egyptian
debut! Tell me what it says, Styles."
Joey Styles: "Good god Callis,
would you be quiet for thirty seconds?"
Don Callis: "And give you more
time to talk? Right, I can hear the ratings plummeting.
Don't worry, kid. Stick with me, I'll make you and this
television show a star..."
Castagnoli walks into the ring, and
taps the microphone.
Claudio Castagnoli: "Excuse me, I
have something to say."
The crowd boos loudly.
Claudio Castagnoli: "From my
perspective, I don't think it's right that on the second
week of Mind_Revolution on HDNet, a very fine, very
European wrestler does not have a match."
The crowd boos again.
Claudio Castagnoli: "I don't think
its right, that two weeks into such a fine television
show, that a man like Claudio Castagnoli has been
relegated to dark matches with a tag team partner than
has quite frankly...let himself go."
Don Callis: "Very good point."
Joey Styles: "Is he downplaying
his own tag team partner?"
Suddenly, "Anarchist" Arik Cannon
walks through the curtain to a large chorus of boos as
well, looking confused. He walks to the ring, and grabs
a microphone as he makes his way in.
Arik Cannon: "Let himself go? What
are you getting at, Claudio?"
Claudio Castagnoli: "I'm sorry,
Arik. That was overboard, I'm just upset about our lack
of placement..."
Arik Cannon: "I'm upset too, but I
don't take it out on you. We're a team, we rise together
and fall together."
Claudio Castagnoli: "And with your
frame attached to anyone, they would fall pretty quickly
wouldn't they?"
The crowd boos.
Claudio Castagnoli: "You know,
Arik. I'm not sorry, its true. You're fat, you're...how
you say, rolly poll. Do you ever think its because of
you, that a great, very European wrestler like myself
gets overlooked?
Arik Cannon: "Claudio..."
Claudio Castagnoli: "No, wait. I
understand looking at you that your will power is very
overcoming of your own self, but I'm not finished..."
Cannon reaches over and pulls
Claudio's microphone down.
Arik Cannon: "Why don't you quit
holding back and say what you have to say?"
Claudio Castagnoli: "Alright then.
You're a talentless fat ass, holding this team back and
I don't want to be associated with you any longer."
Claudio shoves Cannon, who stumbles
backwards.
Claudio Castagnoli: "So, get to
stepping and go home. This now, is my ring. tubby."
The crowd boos, as Cannon looks very
angry. A light rumble of a "Fuck him up, Cannon!" chant
starts. Suddenly, he throws a forearm to the face of
Claudio, as Claudio fires right back. The two continue
to fight it out for several moments, before Cannon lands
a dropkick for the knee and takes Claudio down on his
other. He takes a step back for the Glimmering Warlock,
but almost instantly he gets nailed from behind by
someone.
Joey Styles: That's Larry Sweeney!
With a cane to the back of the head of Cannon!"
Don Callis: "Didn't he lose a
loser leaves town match a few years ago? Oh well, Sweet
& Sour is back, Joey!!"
Claudio then grabs Cannon and picks
him up for the Ricola Bomb (Straight Jacket Powerbomb)
as Sweeney Climbs up top. He then comes off with a
Flying Leg Drop across the chest of of Cannon, as
Claudio plants him with the power bomb. Claudio then
poses as "1812 Overture" by
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky starts to play.
Joey Styles: "What the hell was
that?! I thought there two were fine, I just talked to
them last week!"
Don Callis: "Apparently you are
naive, Joey Styles. I could see the writing on the wall
and this time they weren't birds and squiggles."
Joey Styles: "This isn't right at
all, Callis!"
- Commercial Break -
The show comes back with the camera
panning up the legs of somebody, before revealing a
tight shot of Anders Andrčn, who begins to speak in his
trademark angry type of voice, with the Swedish accent
barely noticeable behind his perfect English.
Anders Andrčn: "Last week and act
was perpetrated against me and my partner Manny
Calavera, one of which will not be soon forgotten. It
was an act of jealousy induced rage, one I can
understand but not condone. When B-Boy and Homicide took
it upon themselves to attack us while we were already
wore out from a hard match, that showed cowardice and
lack of integrity. If the idea of an attack was not bad
enough, then you preceded to tear us apart with militia
and complete lack of regard for human life. You dropped
Calavera on his head with the Cop Killa, Homicide. You
left him with a concussion and terrible bouts of
headaches all week. Then two on one, you took out your
anger on me, and left me this black eye and minor
whiplash. Don't think this will go unpunished, Strong
Style Thugs. We are the greatest tag team in the world,
with a lust for violence and a fetish for dominance. So
I dare you, once more, buy the ticket and take the
ride..."
Just then, you hear Calavera's voice
in his Hispanic accent say "This is what I think of The
SST!". The camera then pulls back to reveal the whole
promo was taking place in a bathroom, and Calavera is
inside of a stall. You hear straining and groaning on
the part of Calavera, until he suddenly speaks.
Manny Calavera: "Ahh, chico! I'm
constipated! But you're shit Thugs, that's what I'm
trying to say! Shit I say,
cabróns!"
Andrčn looks increasingly angry, as he
shakes his head and walks out of the bathroom.
Manny Calavera: "Chico, do you
have any Ex-Lax?...Chico?"
The shot switches back to the arena with the
commissioner Carmine DeSpirito already on the stage, as
the fans are booing loudly.
Carmine DeSpirito: "You people can
boo all day long, but if you don't quiet down you will
never be able to hear a word I say."
The crowd boos even louder.
Joey Styles: "If he's trying to
use reverse psychology...its not working."
Don Callis: "No, not at all. Now,
shh!"
Carmine DeSpirito: "Last week, we
were all privileged to witness the debut of a dear
friend of mine, 'Mr. Sports Entertainment' himself, Ken
Anderson. Lets take a look."
The shot switches to a recap of Ken
Anderson debuting during the Highlight Reel, attacking
Chris Jericho. The shot then switches back to the arena
with the crowd booing.
Carmine DeSpirito: "So let me be
the man to properly introduce this prodigy of
professional wrestling. So ladies and gentleman, please
rise to your feet..."
"Turn Up The Trouble" by Airbourne
hits as "Mr. Sports Entertainment" Ken Anderson (Mr.
Kennedy) makes his way out to a huge chorus of boos.
Carmine DeSpirito: "Making his way
to the ring tonight as NOW the number one contender for
the European Championship...Weighing in at lean and trim 243 pounds,
hailing from the lovely city of Green Bay,
Wisconsin...My friend and yours. 'Mr. Sports
Entertainment' Ken Anderson!"
Joey Styles: "Number one
contender? This was supposed to be a non-title
attraction, what the hell did he do to become number one
contender?"
Don Callis: "His career speaks for
itself Joey Styles...and he is friends with the boss."
Joey Styles: "That's the story
right there, nepotism running rampant in the Underground
offices."
Don Callis: "Are you complaining?
We just got a second title match added to the card
here tonight."
Joey Styles: "I think Fit Finlay
is the man you'd have to ask about complaining. I would
figure you would prepare differently for a non-title
match, than you would when the belt is on the line."
Don Callis: "Normally I would
agree, but we're talking about Finlay here and he loves
to fight. I'm positive he prepares for every match the
same way."
Joey Styles: "I'm afraid to ask,
but how is that?"
Don Callis: "By throwing back a
fifth of Tallamore Dew and going to town."
Joey Styles: "I knew I shouldn't
have asked."
Soon, "Excalibur" by Gravedigger hits
as "The Belfast Bruiser" Fit Finlay makes his way out to
a big pop. He has on his trademark leather jacket, with
the shoulder pad on one side.
Jason Roberts: "And his opponent,
he is the reigning and defending Underground
Entertainment Syndicate European Champion! From Belfast,
Ireland and weighing in at 233 pounds...He is 'The
Belfast Bruiser' Fit Finlay!"
Joey Styles: "Well you said it
before, Callis. His name is Finlay and he loves to
fight."
Don Callis: "And drink."
Joey Styles: "What's wrong with
throwing back a few cold ones?"
Don Callis: "A few? His drinking
habits make Andre The Giant's look like...well, yours.
Lightweight."
Joey Styles: "Lightweight? I
recall you falling off the curb and tumbling into the
street Tuesday morning."
Don Callis: "I told you Joey, the
heel on my Italian loafer split and I lost my balance."
Joey Styles: "I'm sure the
two-hundred dollar bar tab had nothing to do with it?"
Don Callis: "Not my fault you're a
slobbering drunk, Joey."
Finlay throws off his jacket and belt
in the isle and hits the ring with all guns blazing, as
the official match bell rings.
European Championship
"The Belfast Bruiser" Fit Finlay (C) vs.
"Mr. Sports Entertainment" Ken Anderson
The match starts off in high gear,
with Finlay throwing kicks and forearms and Anderson
trying to fight back just as hard. It becomes a
story of classic brawler versus classic heel, with
Anderson relying on eye gouges and other shady
tactics when the referee cannot see. Anderson uses
his underhanded tactics to the point where he hits
the Green Bay Plunge, assuring him the victory. Just
then, Jericho nonchalantly walks up to
the side of the ring, as Anderson sticks his head
through the ropes and bad mouths him. Jericho
slightly turns his back with a coy smile on his
face, slides a pair of brass knuckles on his hand
and proceeds to pop Anderson right in the jaw.
Anderson falls right into a School Boy by Finlay, as
referee Bryce Remsberg counts the 1..2...3.