MNB - Edmonton, AB (21/1/08)

[MNB]

How come I end up where I started
How come I end up where I went wrong
Won't take my eyes off the ball again
You reel me out when and you cut the string...

Pyrotechnics flash throughout the Rexall Palace as "15 Step" by Radiohead blasts through the speakers. Then red fireworks descend down the ramp way and up into the rafters as the Edmonton crowd go ballistic with excitement. The camera pans to the announce table.

Skippy: Hello and welcome to yet another addition of Monday Night
Brawl. I’m Skippy.

Aiello: And I’m Aiello. Tonight is the very last show before Hardcore Revolution.

Skippy: We find out the winner of the Undisputed Tournament and The Rev and Gladiator go face to face in this huge Brawl show tonight.

Aiello: Also Joey Orsome makes his in-ring return facing off against the champ James Chambers.

Skippy: First up tonight though Thaddeus who picked up the win last week goes one on one with Devin Hester.

Aiello: We're just about to get to our opening match here, but before the action starts, my producers are telling me that EWC Hall of Famer and former World Champion, The Rev, has arrived. It's been a long time since The Rev was last seen here on Brawl. We have a cameraman stationed outside at this moment. Perhaps we can catch a quick word from The Rev as he enters the arena.

**It cuts to the parking lot outside the arena where The Rev is stepping out of his limo along with his publicist, Skippy Mohophosite #1.**

The Rev: You know what Skippy, it was right here on Monday Night Brawl back in 2001 when I had my last competitive match. I defeated my all time arch nemesis FBI on this show, and I can't think of a better way to come back than against that worthless leech Gladiator. This is gonna be one glorious night for........

Skippy: Rev look out!

**The blaring sound of a horn is heard seconds before a Hummer speeds into camera view. The Rev dives out of the way, narrowly missing a deadly collision with the Hummer. The vehicle comes to a creeching stop. Suddenly the driver side door opens. Gladiator steps out with a tire iron in hand.**

Aiello: Gladiator just tried to run over The Rev!

**Gladiator stands over Rev, who's struggling to get up off the ground. Gladiator takes the tire iron and begins to bash Rev's head in with it. He pounds on his former friend mercilessly. After a dozen blows to to the head and back, Rev manages to grab the tire iron away from Gladiator. Still curled up on the ground, Rev wacks Gladiator with the tire iron behind his right knee. Gladiator screams in pain and falls backwards. This gives Rev a chance to get back on his feet. Picking Gladiator up with one hand, Rev positions the tire iron in front of Gladiator's throat. He gets a firm grip with both hands and begins to choke out Gladiator with the tire iron. EWC security and some spectators outside are trying to break up the fight, but keeping a safe distance from Rev and Gladiator so as not to get hurt themselves.Gladiator's veins are bulging out of his forehead as he grunts and gasps for air. He pops his head back and headbutts Rev in the nose with the back of his head. Rev drops the tire iron and stumbles backwards against the Hummer. Gladiator limps over and picks Rev up over his head, pressing him high in the air before tossing him against the windshield, cause many cracks to splinter the glass. The cameras cut away and go back to the commentators inside the arena.**

Aiello: This is unbelievable, Rev and Gladiator aren't even scheduled to fight until later tonight, but it looks like they can't wait that long. I'm sure security will break it up before things get out of hand. Let's get to our first match.

DEVIN HESTER VS. THADDEUS KNIGHT O’BRIEN

Mean Gene: The following match is scheduled for one fall, and is to determine the number one contender to the EWC North American Championship!

“Stronger” by Kanye West hits the PA. Devin Hester walks out, stands on the ramp and raises his arms up to the crowd. He sprints to the ring and jumps on to the apron. Flames shoot out of the turnbuckles, and he flips in. He runs up to a turnbuckle to taunt.

Mean Gene: In the ring, from Chicago, Illinois, weighing in at 189 pounds, “The Windy Cuty Flyer” Devin Hester!

Flame starts to swarm the stage as “More Human Then Human” by Rob Zombie fills the arena sound system. Thaddeus Knight O’Brien walks onto the stage through the fire. The fire now fallows Thaddeus down the ramp.

Mean Gene: And his opponent, from Broken Bow, Nebraska, weighing in tonight at 262 pounds, Thaddeus Knight O’Brien, TKO!

Thaddeus jumps to the ring through the ropes. The flame is surrounding the outside of the ring. Thaddeus climbs one of the turnbuckles and lifts his hands in the air. The flame slowly dies down to nothing. He steps down off the turnbuckle and stares at Hester, who shows no signs of backing down.

Skippy: What a huge opportunity for these two newcomers to the EWC!

Aiello: A win tonight guarantees a North American title shot. You can bet they’re both going to put it all on the line.

The bell rings and the two men circle each other. Thaddeus moves to lock up, but Hester ducks underneath his arm and kicks him in the back. TKO is knocked forward into the ring ropes. He turns around and meets some more kicks to the gut. Devin bounces off the opposite ropes and comes running back to attempt a clothesline, but O’Brien catches him with a back body drop over the ropes. Hester lands on the apron, however, and when Thaddeus turns around Devin grabs his head, drops to the floor, and catches TKO’s throat on the top rope. O’Brien falls backwards, clutching his neck.

Skippy: A strong start by Hester, but not by the fairest of means.

Aiello: When your opponent outweighs you by almost eighty pounds, you’ve got to do whatever it takes to win.

Hester rolls back into the ring and covers.

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O’Brien shoves Hester right off of him, showing his impressive strength. TKO gets to his knees. Devin attempts a shining wizard, but Thaddeus stops him in his tracks with a punch to the stomach. TKO grabs his opponent and gets to his feet with Hester on his shoulders. He lifts Devin up into a military press, then casually drops him with a gorilla front slam.

Skippy: What a show of strength by TKO!

Aiello: Devin’s back is probably killing him right now.

O’Brien picks Hester up. He whips Devin into the ropes, and on his return, nails him with a thunderous power slam! He covers.

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Kick out by Hester. TKO picks him up and whips him into the ropes again. On the return, Hester slides between O’Brien’s legs. Devin hits him with a low blow, and follows up with a bulldog! Cover by Hester.

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Kick out by O’Brien.

Skippy: I can’t believe the referee didn’t see that blatant low blow!

Aiello: If he didn’t see it, it never happened, Skippy.

Hester quickly stands and starts stomping away on TKO’s head and back. O’Brien manages to get to his hands and knees. Devin steps back and attempts a running leg drop, but O’Brien leans back into a kneeling position and Hester finds nothing but the canvas. He climbs back to his feet while TKO takes a three point stance. Devin turns around and doesn’t know what hit him as O’Brien charges forward and nails him with an STO. He covers!

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Kick out by Hester.

Aiello: Did you see that? That was a clear insult to Devin Hester’s football career!

Skippy: Yeah, I feel awful about it.

Thaddeus jumps to his feet and lets out a roar. He picks up Hester, but quickly plants him again with a sidewalk slam. Not bothering to cover his opponent, TKO picks him up again, stands behind him, and nails a huge full nelson slam! Devin Hester is feeling the pain, but Thaddeus isn’t finished yet. He picks Hester up and whips him into the ropes. It looks like he’s going for a spine buster, but Devin reverses into a tornado DDT!

Skippy: I may not like Devin Hester, but I’ve got to give him credit for being able to take the punishment he has in this match.

Aiello: He’s got a warrior spirit, not doubt about it.

TKO gets himself up into a sitting position, only to receive a dropkick to the face for his troubles. Hester doesn’t stop there, jumping into the air and landing a knee right across his opponent’s forehead. O’Brien tries to roll away to safety, but Hester gets him one more time with a baseball slide that shoves him under the bottom rope and to the floor. As TKO climbs back to his feet, Hester steps out onto the apron. “The Windy City Flyer” takes a running leap off the apron, attempting a cross body splash, but O’Brien catches him replies with an overhead belly to belly suplex on the floor! TKO rolls Hester back into the ring and covers!

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Hester kicks out!

Skippy: How did he do that?

Aiello: He has his eyes on the prize, and nothing is going to stop him.

O’Brien picks Hester up and attempts to whip him into the far turnbuckle, but Devin reverses, following up with a jumping Shining Wizard before Thaddeus has a chance to reply. TKO slumps down against the turnbuckles. Devin jumps onto the second rope and comes down with a double foot stomp right onto TKO’s chest. Hester backs away, but only so he can hit a running dropkick straight to his opponent’s face! O’Brien rolls away from the turnbuckle. Hester stomps on his opponent’s head once more and then starts to climb the turnbuckles.

Skippy: Looks like Devin Hester is about to take flight!

Devin taunts the crowd then leaps backwards into the air into a high, graceful moonsault. But all Hester gets for his risk is a pair of knees straight to the stomach! Hester rolls away, clutching his torso, as O’Brien tries to get to his feet.

Slowly, both men climb to a vertical base. Hester tries to rush TKO with a clothesline, but O’Brien side steps and sends Devin into the turnbuckle. Hester stumbles out only for Thaddeus to grab him in a front facelock and lift him into the air, before drilling him with The Knockout! TKO covers!

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WINNER AND NEW NORTH AMERICAN TITLE #1 CONTENDER: Thaddeus Knight O’Brien.

Aiello: God, what power!

Skippy: It’s only his second match, and already TKO has a North American title shot!

Brawl cuts to a short commercial.

[MNB]

Brawl re-opens in Nick Wetzel’s office where he is on the phone to someone but it is not clear who.

Nick – So you’re back after Hardcore Revolution? And I go back to being Vice GM when you return correct? So I have to run the PPV this coming week... SHIT!

The scene slowly fades to ringside where James Chambers is stood in the ring.

James – Hello Edmonton, how ya’ll doing?

The crowd cheers loudly.

James: Now, here's the moment of truth. You all want to know how i'll be defending my title at Hardcore Revolution? Three words. Chamber...of...Horrors!

The crowd pops again. James drops the mic and storms out of the ring.

Skippy – Wow, whoever wins later tonight is going to have to go through hell to win this match now that it’s a Chamber of Horrors.

Aiello – Incredible how he gets to the point so damn quickly!

**The show cuts back to the parking lot, where security have finally been able to pull Rev and Gladiator apart. The fight seems to have died down. Security guards have been physically holding Rev and Gladiator back from each other. As both men have calmed down, security guards finally let them go. But as Gladiator turns around to make his way into the arena, Rev takes his shoe off his foot and throws it with a lot of force into the back of Gladiator's head. Gladiator stops in his tracks and doesn't budge. He turns around to face Rev again.**

Gladiator: What kind of cheap shot was that? Stop throwing shoes and fight me like a man.

**Gladiator charges at Rev and tackles him to the ground. Security again try and pull the two men apart, but with Rev and Gladiator rolling around on the pavement with fists flying wildy, and legs kicking aggressively, one security guard takes a boot to the shin. Rev and Gladiator rise to their feet and Gladiator knees Rev in the groin. Hunching over in pain in front of a large glass window looking into the arena lobby, Gladiator takes a few steps back and charges at Rev with full force, spearing him straight through the glass window. They land on the floor inside the lobby, with shards of glass spread all over. Both men appear to have cut their foreheads during the impact. Rev is the first one up and he drags Gladiator's limp body over to an escalator leading up to the 2nd floor. Once at the top, Rev pulls Gladiator over to the descending escalator to the left and stands him on his feet. Rev jumps high in the air and nails Gladiator in the midsection with a dropkick, which sends Gladiator tumbling all the way down the escalator steps to the main level lobby floor. Rev sprints down the escalator with a look of rage in his eyes and suddenly the shot cuts back to the commentating table on the arena floor.**

Skippy: Aw.... come on! It was just starting to get good!

Aiello: I know, but the show must go on. We have a great match up next.

MIKE CORRAL VS ZORTALK

Mean Gene: Ladies and gentlemen, this next match is scheduled for one fall!

"Tired" by LCD Soundsystem begins to play as Zortalk makes his way out wearing a green fur suit jacket and a brown robe without the arms.

Mean Gene: Making his way to the ring, from Houston, Texas, weighing in at 225 pounds, Zortalk!

Zortalk gets to the ring and removes the jacket, revealing the ever classy tuxedo shirt and black Dickie shorts that are his ring attire. He places the jacket in a corner and then climbs into the ring.

The lights in the arena die out as a single voice is heard over the PA System.

"... Amen"

The opening to "Miseria Cantare" by AFI begins to play as the titantron begins to show the scene outside one of the many casinos in Vegas. The shot is high in the air, looking down at all the flashing lights and worthless souls. The camera slowly starts to travel down toward the lights and along the street. Faster and faster it goes, before the lights all dim away. The street is dark, and the camera just keeps on speeding along. The camera goes over a large hill before finally stopping, giving a wide shot of an abandoned cathedral. The doors are wide open, and a man with a hood over his head is standing in the doorway. The camera zooms up to him, stopping in front of his hooded face.

"God... Forgive Me"

The hooded man throws back his hood, revealing …absolutely nothing. However, pyro explodes on the entrance ramp. The lights flash white and dark blue in tune with the drums. As the beginning words are yelled out, Mike Corral steps out with the EwC Tag Team Title over his shoulder, looking out to the crowd. Mike begins to scream the words before hoisting the title high in the air. As the main lyrics play, Mike slowly walks down to the ring, slapping hands with the fans along the way.

Mean Gene: And his opponent, from San Diego, California, weighing in at 235 pounds, “The Prophecy” Mike Corral!

As Mike gets to ringside, he looks inside the ring before sliding underneath the bottom ropes. Mike quickly hops up and climbs the nearest turnbuckle, holding his title high in the air. Mike then hops off and heads to the other turnbuckle, looking out to the fans. Mike starts yelling at the fans, screaming that this is his time to shine. Corral jumps off and hands his title to the ref before starting to stretch, preparing for his match.

Skippy: Mike Corral is back on Brawl after successfully winning one half of the tag team titles last week on Rampage!

Aiello: I’m surprised Corral didn’t take a shot at Shadow Man’s World Title. You get it? Take a shot?

Skippy: Yeah, I get it.

Aiello: Because he was shot at the pay-per-view!

Skippy: That’s in really bad taste, OK?

The bell rings and the two wrestlers waste no time in locking up. Corral catches Zortalk with a wristlock, which is reversed, then turned into a hammerlock. Mike slips under Zortalk’s arm to reverse the hammerlock. Zortalk reverses, changing to a waistlock into a full nelson. Corral drops to a seated position and catches Zortalk in a victory roll!

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Kickout by Zortalk. But men jump to their feet and circle each other.

Skippy: A feeling out process in the early going here.

Aiello: I’m sure Zortalk would love to beat an EWC champion, and Mike doesn’t want to lose his first match back since winning the belt.

The two men lock up again. Zortalk grabs Corral in a headlock and wrenches on the hold. Corral backs up into the ropes and attempts to push Zortalk off, but his opponent is holding on tightly. He tries again, and again is unsuccessful. A third time, but still Zortalk holds onto his head. Corral drops to one knee as the pressure on his skull builds. With a burst of energy, he gets back to his feet, elbows Zortalk in the stomach, and hits him with a backdrop. Corral quickly jumps to his feet, rubbing his head and shaking it off. Zortalk is not far behind, but Mike kicks him in the gut, slams his forearm into his back, then bounces off the ropes, running back with a knee to the side of Zortalk’s head. Zortalk hits the canvas. Corral follows up with a double foot stomp to the ribs, then hits a standing moonsault! He covers!

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Zortalk kicks out. Corral picks him up and whips him into the ropes. He tries to dropkick him, but Zortalk garbs the ring ropes and Mike hits nothing but air. As he stands up, Zortalk rushes him and nails Corral with a clothesline. Mike stands up and receives a second clothesline, then a third, before Zortalk spins him round and plants him with a German suplex! Corral’s shoulders are down!

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Corral kicks out.

Skippy: The pace has certainly picked up, and neither man is giving an inch.

Aiello: You’re right, the feeling out process is over. Now it’s game time.

Zortalk picks up Corral and whips him into the turnbuckles. He follows up with a knife edge chop that echoes around the arena. The crowd tell, “Ooooh!” at the sound of Zortalk’s palm hitting Corral’s exposed chest. Zortalk nails him again with another chop, and another. Mike’s chest has turned red from the abuse at the hands of Zortalk. Zortalk continues his assault, but Mike stops him in his tracks, grabbing him by the head and throwing him into the corner. Now it’s Corral’s turn to turn Zortalk’s chest scarlet with a flurry of chops and forearms. The punishment only stops when Zortalk manages to kick Corral in the stomach. He jumps up onto the middle turnbuckle and jumps off, catching Corral with a DDT on the way down! He covers!

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Corral kicks out. Zortalk picks him up and whips him into the ropes. He goes for a clothesline, but Mike ducks under his arms and rolls him up for a pin!

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Zortalk kicks out. He stands up, only to be met by a standing dropkick from Corral. Zortalk falls through the ropes and onto the apron. As he stands, Mike leaps onto the top rope and nails Zortalk with a springboard dropkick that sends him sailing to the floor!

Skippy: A nasty fall for Zortalk!

Aiello: If you give Mike Corral a chance to go airborne, you have only yourself to blame for the consequences!

Corral jumps out of the ring and picks up Zortalk. Mike rams his head against the crowd barrier before whipping him towards the ring steps, but Zortalk reverses, and it’s Corral who hits the steel. Zortalk quickly strikes, picking Corral up and nailing him with a snap suplex on the floor. Mike’s face shows the agony he’s feeling as pain shoots up his spine. Zortalk picks him up and throws him back into the ring. Rather than go for a pin, he whips Corral into the ropes, then picks him up on the return, hitting a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker! He covers!

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Kickout by Corral! Zortalk picks him up and drills him with a Northern Lights suplex.

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Again Corral kicks out! Zortalk punches the canvas in frustration. He lifts Corral onto his shoulders for a tiger bomb, but Mike slips out, landing behind Zortalk. Before his opponent can react, Mike grabs his arms and hits the Triple X! But the suplexes have taken their toll and Mike isn’t moving. The referee starts a ten count.

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Zortalk kicks out!

Aiello: Talk about a close call!

Skippy: Mike Corral just couldn’t make the cover in time!

The two men climb to their feet. They trade weak punches, both competitors feeling the effects of the match. Zortalk begins to gain the advantage, forcing Corral into the corner. He lands a thunderous punch to the face that seems to leave Corral out on his feet. Zortalk lifts him onto the top turnbuckle. He climbs up and grabs Corral in a front facelock.

Skippy: Zortalk’s looking for a superplex!

Mike fights back, struggling out of the hold. A forearm to the face sends Zortalk careening to the mat! Mike stands on the top turnbuckle and looks out into the crowd. Then he turns his face to the sky, leaps off and hits The Finale! He covers!

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WINNER: “The Prophecy” Mike Corral

Aiello – Wow, the newly crowned Tag Team Champ is now showing Brawl he means business.

Skippy – Impressive showing there by Mike Corral.

Brawl cuts to another commercial.

[MNB]

Brawl slowly fades back in with the crowd screaming in anticipation for this next great match up. The cage begins to get lowered when Nick Wetzel strolls from the curtain.

Nick – Wait, on second thought I want this match to be later on, go out with a bang. So for now Joey Orsome and James Chambers will fight it out.

Nick leaves the ramp-way as the cage slowly goes back up.

The camera then suddenly shoots to the big screen. The action continues down in the arena lobby, where Rev and Gladiator are still going at it. A crowd of fans have gathered around the two men who are now fighting around a concession stand.**

Aiello: And here we go again.

**Rev has Gladiator in a Sharpshooter on the floor. It takes 2 security guards to pull Rev off of Gladiator. Rev shoves the security guards into the crowd of people and it creates a domino effect, knocking over a dozen people. Rev attempts to pick Gladiator up and Gladiator gauges Rev in the eye. Rev covers his eyes and feels his way around to try and find Gladiator. Gladiator stands up panting heavily. He grabs hold of Rev's hair from behind and drives his head through the glass casing of a popcorn machine. Gladiator pushes down with both hands and buries Rev's face in the hot greasy popcorn. Rev's arms are flailing all around. Rev brings his elbow back and drives it into Gladiator's gut. Gladiator hunches over trying to catch his breath and Rev nails him with a vicious DDT down onto the tile floor. Rev then makes his way over to a giant Coke machine. He pushes with all of his might trying to tip the thing over onto Gladiator's body. Seconds later Rev has managed to budge the machine and it topples over slowly. Gladiator rolls out of the way a split second before the Coke machine would have crashed down on his body. It's at this moment that the cameras cut back to the commentators at ringside.**

Skippy – Now can we have Joey Vs Chambers.

Aiello – Yes please do.

The hard hitting guitar riffs hit in as all goes black and then with the screamed words "Yeah" Joey jumps out from the curtain, as red piros and fireworks blast off into the air. He raises his arms as the corus "Even through the darkest days, this fire burns always" he jumps down the ramp as more piros blast off down the side of the ramp.

Announcer: On the way to the ring, from San diego California. Weighing in at 240 pounds. He is Joey Orsome!!

The gives Joey Orsome a mixed reaction as he strolls arrogantly down the ramp, he mocks the crowd as he stands in the ring and pulls his pose in the center as the crowd again as the crowd gives Joey Orsome a mixed reaction as he awaits his opponent.

Announcer: And his opponent, from Mobile Alabama, weighing at 321 pounds. He is the current; UNDISPUTED CHAMPION…HE IS… JAMES ‘’THE BEAST’’ CHAMBERS!!!!!!!!

"Gossip" by Lil Wayne hits as James appears on the ramp his manager Rusty and his Uncle Matthew in tow. The Beast walks to the ring, slapping fives, as he approaches the ring. He climbs through the ropes, climbs to the second rope, and raises his arms again, much to the delight of the crowd. He then leaps onto the second turnbuckle, and raises the EwC title high above his head He takes off his "Beast Season" t-shirt and throws it into the crowd, as he hops down from the rope and gets ready for the match.


The bell rings with both Chambers & Joey circling each-other. Joey tries to use his speed advantage to scoot around and get Chambers down from behind but Chambers sends a wild elbow which misses, but scares off Joey as he lets go and back peddles away from Chambers. Chambers goes in for Joey but Joey backs up slapping Chambers across the face, which aggravates Chambers in return. Chambers charges Joey, but Joey moves out the way sending Chambers crashing into the turn-buckle back first. Joey laughs at Chambers, who smiles back.

Skippy- Well this is a good game plan by Orsome, he’s wearing the big guy down.

Aiello- Skippy, getting into you’re opponents head can win you the match in itself.

Joey circles the ring, as Chambers approaches. Chambers spreads his arms out, not allowing Joey to scramble away. Chambers cuts down the ring, to half its size trapping Joey in the corner turn-buckle. Chambers grabs Joey, nailing him with a knee to the stomach, and than power tosses Joey into the turn-buckle back first. Chambers than follows up with a couple of Knife edge chops, before Joey Orsome grabs hold of Chambers face and rakes the eyes, this blinds Chambers and allows Joey to hit him with a few right hands, sending Chambers into the turn-buckle.

Skippy- Good back and forth action, so far.

Joey Orsome grabs hold of the ropes, and begins to drive his shoulder into the gut of chambers wearing him down. Joey than takes the leg of Chambers, and wraps it around the ropes wrenching it, as Chamber nearly grunts in pain. The ref, calls for a stop at Joey begrudgingly obliges. Joey backs up, and plants a drop kick to Chambers left leg sending him to the mat. Joey than heads to the top rope, taunting to the crowd before hitting a five star frogsplash on James Chambers! Joey rolls over, holding his stomach as he looks to have hurt himself just as much as Chambers on the move.

Skippy- Was that really smart of Orsome?

Aiello- Sometimes you got to risk you’re body for the ultimate price. Like you’re mom for existence…

Skippy- What about my mom!?

Aiello- You know the risk of aids, herpes, and all sorts of sexually transmitted diseases!

Joey is up first holding his stomach. Chambers soon wobbles to his feet, but than falls to his one knee. Joey takes the chance, and immediately begins to pounce on the back of Chambers in a rage, chambers however takes Joey’s punches as a motivation boost and rises to his feet. Joey knows his punches aren’t hard enough, and begins to pull back on them and putting all his power into them, still to no avail. Chambers grabs Joey’s waist and tosses him over his shoulders, and Joey Orsome hits the mat hard.

Skippy- Well, so much for Orsome controlling this whole match.

Aiello- How do you know; Orsome isn’t controlling the match right now?

Skippy- Because, James Chambers just put him down on the mat…

Aiello- Well, maybe Joey wanted that to happen! You fool!

Chambers picks Joey Orsome up by his hair lifts him up on his shoulders and hits him with a running power slam! Chambers looks at the downed Joey Orsome from one knee and smiles. Chambers walks over to the ropes, and shakes them violently as the crowd cheers. Chambers stomps around the ring, and walks over Joey Orsome mockingly. Joey however sprung to his knees, and nails Chambers with a low blow. Chambers grabs his groin, as his eyes nearly pop out of his sockets.

Aiello- Vintage, Orsome! Vintage Orsome!

Joey, than grabs the head of Chambers and drives him into the mat with a DDT despite Chambers only being on his knees. Joey circles Chambers, stomping on his head, neck, shoulders, ribs, stomach, and stomps the living hell out of Chambers left leg to add the most damage. Joey Orsome drops and elbow on his leg which has Chambers grabbing his leg in pain. Joey smells blood in the water; he grabs Chambers legs and locks in a sharp-shooter in the middle of the ring!

Skippy- Joey’s got the champion, in a tough position here.

Aiello- It’s the year of the Orsome. Say it with me!

Chambers yells in pain, as Joey cranks the pressure on the Sharp shooter. Chambers extends his hands, but is way to far from the ropes. Joey Orsome, continues to crank the pressure, but Chambers refuses to tap. Chambers uses his upper body strength to lift himself off the mat, and relieve some pressure. Chambers than rotates his body, and uses his leg strength to reverse the hold! Chambers with his good leg, sends Joey Orsome backwards through the middle rope! Chambers grabs his leg, in pain.

Skippy- The strength of Chambers, is absolutely amazing!

Aiello- Who cares! Joey Orsome is wearing him down, he won’t last much longer.

Chambers stumbles to his good leg, and limps in pain. Joey Orsome slowly gets to his feet out-side of the ring, shaking off cobwebs. Chambers crouches as if he was a linebacker in a foot-ball game. Chambers charges forward, and jumps over the top rope hitting a huge splash to the out-side the ring! Both Chambers & Orsome are out, rolling on the mat from the collision.

Skippy- Looks like Chambers fought of the pain, and made a excellent choice of attack.

Aiello- That wasn’t smart if you ask me. Chambers is risking further injury, by pulling nonsense like that on a bad leg.

Skippy- Glad you’re not…biased Aiello.

Chambers gets to his feet, while Orsome grabs onto the ring apron trying to climb back into the ring. Chambers crouches and charges Orsome but Orsome executes a drop toe hold dropping Chambers gut onto the apron causing him to topple over, and gasp for air. Joey Orsome slaps Chambers across the face and rolls into the ring. Chambers climbs up onto the ring apron, as Joey bounces off the rope and hits a drop-kick on Chambers leg, sending Chamber to hit his neck against the ropes. Joey Orsome raises his arms, and cockily struts around the ring as the fans give Joey a mixed reaction.

Aiello- Every move by Joey Orsome is carefully calculated. The man is a genius!

Skippy- Did you just call, Joey Orsome a genius!?

Chambers is out-side the ring, as he shakes off the ring rope to the throat. Joey Orsome climbs up the turn-buckle, as the fans give a slight pop. Chambers turns around, and Joey Orsome get air time, as he goes for a HUGE moon-salt to the out-side. Chambers however manages to catch Joey Orsome on his shoulders and Chambers now has him position in a pile driver position. Chambers uses his strength and tosses Joey Orsome over his head, as Joey Orsome flies into the crowd back first! Joey Orsome head smacks the concrete as the fans in the crowd surround him, chanting ‘’Holy shit’’ as Chambers watches from his knees.

Skippy- What a move by Chambers! He has to be the most power-full wrestler in the EwC right now.

Aiello- Who cares about, Chambers! Joey’s hurt damn it!

Chambers climbs over the guard rail, and picks up Joey Orsome onto his shoulders. Orsome is limp, as Chambers struggles over the rail still carrying Orsome. Chambers than heads up onto the apron, and dumps Joey Orsome’s liveless body over the top rope. Chambers climbs in, and makes the pin.

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No! Joey kicks out at the last second!

Aiello- Yes, he’s alive!

Skippy- You’re a Joey Orsome fan boy, aren’t you?

Aiello- You know what? I am just one of his many fans, leave me alone!

Skippy- Many fans? Can I count them on my hands and toes? He’s not to fan worthy in my opinion.

Chambers shrugs his shoulders, and stomps over to the ropes. Chambers shakes the ropes, and screams ‘’EARTHQUAKE’’ before advancing the top rope. As Chambers prepares his jump, Joey springs up and dives at the turn-buckle causing chamber to loose his balance and to hit his groin of the turn-buckle. Joey Orsome than charges Chambers, but Chambers jumps off taking Joey Orsome down with a modified top-rope Krunch. Joey Orsome grabs his rips in pain, while Chambers repeats his process in which he taunts the fans.

Aiello- Chambers is over confident! There’s no way in hell, he’s going to hit that stupid move of his…

Chambers climbs up to the top rope, and connects with the Earthquake as the fans share a huge pop. Chambers lies on top for the count, as the ref hits the mat.

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Winner: James Chambers

Brawl fades to a commercial.

[MNB]

Brawl comes back from the commercial break.

Skippy – Wow what an incredible match that just was.

Aiello – Brilliant by Orsome and Chambers.

Skippy – Finally we get the match we have been waiting for.

REV VS GLADIATOR

Aiello: Well as you've been witnessing on and off all evening, Rev and Gladiator made the decision to start their match early. They've literally been fighting all over this arena throughout tonight's show. I was starting to wonder if either man would even be concious when their match started. It started with Gladiator attacking Rev in the parking lot, made it's way into the arena lobby, up and down the escalators, into the concession area, and now I'm hoping they'll finally make their way into the ring. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is it. Two EWC Hall of Famers, two former World Champions, two former teammates and at one time best friends. Gladiator....... The Rev........ Let's get down to ringside.

DING, DING, DING....

The ring announcer stands in the center of the ring with microphone in hand. "The Imperial March" begins to play over the PA system. The announcer starts his introduction.

"The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Now making his way down the aisle................. or maybe through the crowd it looks like............

Aiello: What? Take a look at this! Rev and Gladiator are in the middle of the stands, and they're still going at it.

Rev and Gladiator are exchanging blows back and forth as they force their way through row after row of EWC fans in the middle of the crowd. They stumble over chairs and accidentally knock over fans as they continue to fight their way through the audience. They reach the front row. Rev hits Gladiator with a Clothesline and knocks him over the barricade. Gladiator gets right back up and grabs hold of Rev, suplexing him over the barricade and onto the concrete floor outside the ring. Both men are exhausted, but manage to crawl their way to the ring and pull themselves on the apron. Gladiator rolls under the ropes and stands up. Rev is right behind him. Suddenly they appear calm and collected. He breathe heavily and spend a short moment taking in the cheers and applause of all the fans in the arena who are on their feet. Gladiator and Rev stand in the center of the ring staring each other down. They are both already battered and bloodied. They lock up in the middle of the ring. Gladiator gets the upper hand with a twist of Rev's arm. Rev reverses with a twist of Gladiator's arm. Rev pulls Gladiator towards him and hits him with a Short Clothesline. Gladiator hits the mat. Rev attempts a Elbow Smash, but Gladiator rolls out of the way. Rev's elbow smashes onto the mat. He and Gladiator both get to their feet. Rev bounces off the ropes and charges at Gladiator. Gladiator takes Rev down with a Drop Toe Hold. Gladiator bounces off the ropes, and drops down with a Leg Drop. Rev sits up and Gladiator's leg hits the mat. Gladiator gets up quickly, but Rev rolls him up in a Small Package, 1... 2... Gladiator reverses the small package, 1... 2... Rev kicks out.

Aiello: Somehow this match has turned from being an all out backstage brawl, to being a technical wrestling match.

Skippy: Don't worry, it won't last long knowing these two.

Right on cue, both men get to their feet and Gladiator kicks Rev in the groin. As Rev doubles over, Gladiator grabs him and tosses him out of the ring. Gladiator stands in the center of the ring, and receives some cheers from the fans, but some boos. Gladiator climbs up on the top rope as Rev gets to his feet on the outside. Gladiator flies off the top rope and nails Rev with a Cross Body Block. Gladiator gets to his feet and picks up a steel chair. He grabs Rev by the head and lays it on the steel ring steps. Gladiator holds the chair up high and smashes down onto Rev's head. The sickening thud can be hear all throughout the arena. Gladiator drags Rev over to the broadcast tables and lies him on top. Gladiator climbs back into the ring. He runs towards the ropes and springboards off of them. Gladiator flies to the outside and prepares to splash down on Rev. Rev rolls off the table in the nick of time, and Gladiator crashes through. Gladiator lies in the mess that used to be the broadcast table, and Rev slowly gets to his feet. He picks Gladiator up and throws him into the ring. Rev fishes under the ring. He pulls out a sledgehammer and throws it into the ring. Unsatisfied with that weapon, he looks under the ring again. This time he pulls out a Singapore Cane. He throws it into the ring as well. He goes under the ring again and pulls out the most lethal weapon of all... THE COOKIE SHEET. Rev throws the always feared cookie sheet into the ring and slides in after it. When he gets in the ring however, Gladiator has picked up the sledgehammer. Gladiator swings at Rev, but Rev quickly grabs the Singapore Cane, and blocks the sledgehammer. Rev swings with the Singapore Cane, but Gladiator blocks it with the Sledgehammer. They continue back and forth each blocking the others strikes for a few tries.

Aiello: Only two psychopaths like Rev and Gladiator could be found swordfighting with a sledgehammer and a Singapore Cane in an EWC ring.

Skippy: It was bound to happen one day.

Finally, Rev fakes a strike to the midsection, and Gladiator goes to block. As Gladiator lowers the sledgehammer, Rev hits him over the head with the Singapore Cane. The hit doesn't knock Gladiator down, but it does cause him to drop the sledgehammer... on his toe. Gladiator howls in pain. He grabs his toe and hops around the ring. Rev swings the Singapore Cane and nails Gladiator in the leg he is hopping on. Gladiator drops down to the mat. Rev drops the singapore cane, and picks up the sledgehammer. He holds it up high in the air, and swings it down. He nails Gladiator right in the head with the sledgehammer. Rev goes for the cover 1... 2... Rev picks Gladiator's shoulder up off the mat. He picks Gladiator up and delivers Gladiator's own finisher STARS AND STRIPES. Instead of going for the cover Rev exits the ring and grabs a microphone from the ring announcer. He re-enters the ring and stands over top of Gladiator's body. Rev raises the microphone to his lips.

The Rev: As Gladiator has proven to be little challenge tonight, I will now pull double duty as I continue to not only pummel Gladiator, but also commentate my own wrestling match.

Rev starts laying in kick after kick to Gladiator on the ground.

The Rev: The Rev kicks Gladiator in the face! What an awesome display of athleticism! Never in all my years has a man been dominated by his opponent so brutally as The Rev is dominating Gladiator!

Rev picks Gladiator up and hits Gladiator with a forearm to the head.

The Rev: Massive foreman hit by The Rev! What's this superstar gonna do next?

As Rev mocks Gladiator, Moneyman Nate Samuels sneak up behind him with the cookie sheet. He hits Rev on the back of the head with the cookie sheet. Of course, since a cookie sheet is the deadliest weapon in wrestling, Rev is knocked out cold and falls straight to the mat.

Aiello: Thank you Moneyman! Leave the commentating to us professionals.

Moneyman rolls Gladiator onto the Rev and exits the ring. The ref counts him down 1... 2... Rev gets his shoulder up. Both men slowly get to their feet. Rev runs at Gladiator, but Gladiator flips him over the top rope and out of the ring with a Back Body Drop. Gladiator rolls out of the ring. He picks Rev up and Powerbombs him to the concrete. Gladiator grabs Rev by the legs and slingshots him into the steel ringpost. As Rev lies lifeless on the concrete, Gladiator grabs the ringside bell, and places it on Rev's head. He then grabs a steel chair and places it on top of the bell, that is on top of Rev's head. He then tops it off, by placing the deadly cookie sheet on top of the chair, that is on top of the bell, that is on top of Rev's head. Gladiator grabs the sledgehammer and smashes it down onto the cookie sheet, which crushes Rev's head underneath. Gladiator throws Rev into the ring and slides in after him. Gladiator goes for the cover 1... 2... Gladiator picks Rev's shoulder up off the mat. He places Rev on the top rope. Gladiator climbs out on the apron and runs across it towards Rev. Gladiator grabs onto the rope and hits Rev with the spinning kick known as THE REV-ELATION, Rev's own finisher. Rev drops down to the mat. Instead of going for the cover Gladiator picks up the mic which is sitting in the corner. He places one foot stepping on Rev's chest and raises the microphone to his lips.

Gladiator: As I have now demonstrated my physical and mental superiority over The Rev, it's time to put him out of his misery. As a final memorial to my washed up and defeated old friend, I will play TAPS from here in the ring, and I ask the fans for a moment of silence.

Gladiator gestures for Moneyman to toss him a trumpet. Gladiator lets go of the mic and catches the trumpet. He firmly plants his foot over Rev's torso and begins to play the solemn melody of TAPS on the trumpet. While playing with one hand Gladiator raises his other hand to his head and gives a farewell salute. In the middle of Gladiator's rendition of TAPS he seems to forget how to play it properly. He picks the microphone back up and finishes humming the tune to TAPS into the microphone. Gladiator drops the mic and picks Rev up. He sets him up for STARS AND STRIPES. As Gladiator has Rev in the cross position, Rev slides down behind Gladiator's back. He grabs a singapore cane and smashes Gladiator over the head. Gladiator stumbles back and Rev hits him with a Front Dropkick. Gladiator drops down to the mat. Rev picks him up and sets him on the top rope. Rev climbs out on the apron and prepares for THE REV-ELATION. As Rev comes with the spinning kick, Gladiator ducks off the rope. Rev flips into the ring and Gladiator nails him with the singapore cane.

Aiello: These two have matched each other move for move so far. Neither man has been able to get the upper hand.

Skippy: Someone should stop this fight before someone gets killed.

Rev staggers back and rests in a corner. Gladiator rest in the other corner. The two men stare each other down. After nearly a minute of staring each other down, both men charge out of their corners. As they both reach the center of the ring, both men leap into the air. Their bodies collide in mid air. Their head crash into each other and both men fall down to the mat, lifeless. Neither moves or even blinks during the next minute or so. They do appear to be breathing, but no other signs of life. The fans are chanting "WE WANT MORE, WE WANT MORE, WE WANT MORE". Finally both Rev and Gladiator struggle to get to their feet. They use the leverage of the ropes to pull themselves up. Barely able to stand under their own power, they stare each other down. Rev is reaching into his pants beneath his belt. He pulls out a shiny handgun!

Aiello: He's got a gun!

The Rev aims the handgun at Gladiator. The ref steps in the way and Rev shoves him violently out of the way. Rev's finger begins to pull the trigger back, but before he can fire off a shot, Gladiator too pulls a gun out of his trunks! He aims it back at The Rev.

Aiello: Now it's really gone too far! These guys are gonna shoot each other dead in the middle of the ring! Someone has to stop this.

Rev and Gladiator both have looks of rage in their eyes. Their hands tremble as they keep their guns pointed at the other. They're shouting and arguing back and forth, but none of this can be heard above the screams of terror from the fans in attendance. The referee steps between the two enraged competitors, blocking both of them from shooting. The ref pleads with them to drop their guns. Rev and Gladiator don't even seem to be hearing a word the ref says. The referee looks panicky and frantic. He looks at Rev with gun aimed at Gladiator, then to Gladiator with gun aimed at Rev. The referee can't figure out what to do. Suddenly he steps out of the way and signals for the timekeeper to ring the bell. With the sound of the bell both Rev and Gladiator turn their attention over to the referee, who is telling something to the ring announcer. The crowd goes silent as the standoff is now over and the announcer calls the referees decision.

Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, the referee has made the decision to stop the fight........ therefore this match has been ruled a DRAW!

The fans boo and throw garbage at the referee. Rev and Gladiator are both livid. They're freaking out and shouting at the ref. Their conversation can be heard faintly oiver the fans boos.

Rev: This is ridiculous! What's your problem ref?

Gladiator: Why did you have to do that? I was gonna end this!

Referee: I want you guys out of my ring....... NOW!

Rev and Gladiator both stop. They both now look more disgusted with the referee than they are with each other. They lower their guns. Rev and Gldiator shoot each other a look, then simultaneously turn back to the referee, then look back at each other, then back at the referee. Finally Rev and Gladiator both smile and give each other a nod of approval. They turn back to the referee, and pull the trigger. They each fire three consecutive shots into the referee's legs. The referee shrieks in agony and falls down on the mat, with blood pouring out of his legs. Rev and Gladiator both laugh maniacally and high five each other. Security rushes down and force Rev and Gladiator out of the ring. Paramedics hurry out to attend to the referee, who's still screaming and wailing in pain. Rev and Gladiator continue to high five each other and celebrate together as they walk down the aisle past the booing fans as they disappear behind the entranceway.

Aiello: I can't believe this. I honestly can't believe this. This is not right. This is just not right. Rev and Gladiator have nearly killed each other in the ring here tonight, and then in a twisted turn of events, both opened fire and shot their referee. I sure hope he's alright. Paramedics are putting him on the stretcher. This is sick. Just sick. Well like it or not, it appears as though The Sedition are now reunited. Rev and Gladiator, together again. This is a nightmare.

Brawl cuts to a commercial as the cage slowly begins to be lowered.

[MNB]

Brawl comes back in with all three men stood inside the fifteen foot high cage as the bell rings.

Skippy – No rules, win by pin submission or climb over the cage. This is for a shot at James Chambers at Hardcore Revolution and it’s now!

All three men stand in the ring as Stray walks over to the edge and shakes the edge of the brutal cage but it hardly budges, he cringes slightly and turns around only to get kicked in the gut by John Green who gives him a suplex to follow up. Sean Fergsuon then comes along and batters John Green into the edge of the cage as Green falls down holding his face. Sean then jumps on Stray looking for an early win.

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Green breaks up the count!

Skippy – A promising start by Stray. Can he pull this off thought?

Aiello – Not with Sean Ferguson in the ring he can’t.

Green picks up Stray and throws him into the side of the cage. He then runs to the opposite side and does the same, he then does it a final time and Stray falls to the floor the other side of the ropes, his face beginning to seep blood. Green then turns as Sean makes it to his feet and the two begin to exchange punches. Sean gets the upperhand and backs Green into the corner before driving his shoulder into Greens gut. Green crumples to the floor and then Sean begins to climb the cage. But he doesn’t realise Stray is also up to his feet and on his tail. Stray grabs Sean and puts his head between his legs and then forces Sean off the cage and hits him with an electric chair 10 ft in the air! Stray quickly turns and puts his arm over Sean.

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Aiello – Wow, Stray with all the action here tonight.

Skippy – He is proving to be very impressive indeed. Not much from Green or Sean as of yet.

Stray gets up frustrated once again, annoyed he just cannot win. He turns to punch the cage behind him when he spots Sean in front of him but it is too late as Sean has already delivered a low blow. He laughs in Strays face as he falls to the floor. Sean then walks over to Green and pulls him to his feet delivering the Jaws of Death. Sean smiles as the other two are now down on the mat. Sean begins to climb the cage once again. He gets half way until Green and Stray make it to their feet. All three men are now desperately climbing the 15ft of steel cage. Sean gets to the top moments before Green and Stray do. Just as Sean goes to drop off the side Stray and Green simultaneously catch him and haul him back to the top. They are all sat on the top beam and are now exchanging punches. The crowd sit and wait of the outcome.

Skippy – Tense moments right here. First one to fall will for sure lose this match.

Sean unfortunately is in the middle of Green and Stray and is taking the most amount of hits while only returning to each guy one after the other. He wobbles momentarily and then falls off the edge but grabs on with his hands! He is hanging 15ft above ground with Green and Stray above him menacingly looking to push him off. Sean tries to desperately pull himself up, wanting this opportunity to face James but he slips again allowing Stray to kick his face sending Sean crashing to the mat falling 15ft.

Aiello – Sean just fell, Sean fell! Get paramedics out here right away!

Skippy – That was crazy, Stray finally getting his own back on Sean!

Stray, smiling over his little victory turns to Green and the two begin exchanging yet more punches, becoming weaker and weaker by the second. Green sways slightly but holds on just as Stray goes to kick him in the face. Green lashes out at Stray wildly and falls forward, his face into the top rafter of the cage. Stray gets to his feet standing on top and looks down on Green but Green smartly pulls his leg away and Stray falls down with the pole in between his leg squashing his balls painfully on the pole. He shrieks with pain.

Skippy – Twice, twice now Stray has lost a ball to his stomach.

Aiello – Girls, do not get with him. He cannot produce anymore after this match.

Green now stands on the pole looking to get an advantage over Stray but Stray lunges his head forward catching Green in the gut and then Stray also gets to his feet, the crowd silently watch. The moment too tense. They try to balance themselves but it is hard and they are always looking down. Green gets his balance and punches Stray. He teeters on the edge, the crowd breath in some hide their eyes. Green goes for glory and tries another punch but Stray grabs the arm and re balances himself!

Skippy – Could this get any tenser?

Aiello – I think I peed myself in fright!

Skippy – Nice.

Stray then kicks Green in the gut and knees him in the face sending Green backwards but Green grabs Stray and Stray lands on top of Green on the pole! Green attempts to roll over and pushes Stray off the edge but he catches the edge of the cage and quickly picks himself back up again, the crowd screech in terror. Stray shakes his head, holding his arms out to keep his balance. Green then suddenly jolts looking for a spear but amazingly Stray leap frogs over the top of him and lands the other side as Green continues going and nearly falls off himself. Green turns but Stray catches him and hits the Nightfall on Green letting him go off the edge of the cage!!! Stray falls backwards and sits on the top as Green crumples dismantled on the mat below. The crowd are in total shock, speechless as the paramedics rush from behind the curtain with a stretcher.

Aiello – Holy fuck! What in the hell just happened.

Skippy – He just killed Green! Or it looks like it. Incredible, just incredible.

Stray shakes his head in disbelief at Green and then turns himself around and slowly lowers himself down the outside of the cage before dropping onto the floor and falling exhausted. The ref rushes over to him and checks on him, then helping him to his feet raises his arm in victory!

Winner and new No 1 contender – Stray!

The crowd are cheering for their victor Stray when suddenly James Chambers rushes out of the crowd ramming Stray into the outside of the cage. Stray busts open once again. Chambers then pulls the cage door off and rolls him inside. He begs for Stray to stand up and as he does James bounces from the ropes and hits The Beast Season sending Stray flying out of the cage door! James stands in the middle of the cage as the crowd cheer him on.

Skippy – What a freaking night. Stray advances through to face James but then the champ brutally assaults the victor right at the end marking his authority over Stray.

Aiello – Tune into Hardcore Revolution for the rest. Good night from Edmonton.

Brawl slowly fades.

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Brawl Recap: January 21st, 2008

Match One:
Thaddeus defeats Devin Hester and becomes No.1 contender for NA title
Match Two:
Mike Corral defeats Zortalk
Match Three:
James Chambers defeats Joey Orsome
Match Four:
The Rev and Gladiator battle to a draw
Main Event
Stray defeats Sean Ferguson and John Green