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Date: April 1, 2008
Venue: Madison Square Garden
Location: Manhattan. New York
T.A.S.E. [Part 17]:
[With the cameras still following McClain into the warm New York night, the lights to the parking garage shut off completely and for a split second Matt's surroundings become pitch black. That is until once again, the same little girl's voice crackles over the parking lot PA. Inside the arena, the fans and announcer's watch on the Oval-tron.]
McClain: What the hell is this?!
Voice: Matt McClain...
McClain: Who is that?!
Promo: It appears that our visitor is back.
E.D: This is twice now that this little brat has interrupted our show. I've got half a mind to find the little twit and bend her over my knee.
Voice: You have me wondering Matt. Are you the Matt McClain that has wrestling's best interest at heart?
McClain: No, but I'm the Matt McClain that's going to kick your ass! I know that's you Dane!
[The pause gives the announcers a small window to speak.]
Promo: Who is this person?
E.D: I don't know, but whoever it is, he or she is picking the wrong ones to screw with.
Voice: Or your own?
McClain: I follow no man!
E.D: Oh come on now, this is enough.
Promo: Maybe we can get Candice or someone else to do some investigating to find out who this person is.
[Eric just rolls his eyes.]
E.D: You're joking right? I'd be happy if someone would find the damn light switch. This is supposed to be a major PPV event and we can't even keep the lights on for more than five seconds.
Voice: Well understand this Matt, you said something to me that almost made sense. But I'm having a hard time knowing where your heart is.
McClain: I'm going to eat your heart for dinner! Turn on the damn lights and show yourself!
Promo: McClain knows this person?
E.D: It appears so.
Promo: So maybe we should get the answer from McClain himself.
Voice: I guess what I want to know is this. Are you going after the NAWA world heavyweight title to represent the wrestling world...
[Pause]
Voice: Or, are you going after the world title for yourself?
McClain: I don't have to answer to you!
Voice: I guess I'll have my answer by tonight's end.
[The all Seeing Eye disappears as the lights come back on. The second message has left Paul and Eric just as confused as the first with no simple answers to the obvious question. First it was Project X, now the all Seeing Eye. As we progress with the show, new questions are asked as others are answered.]
Ringside [Part 18]:
[Ringside]
E.D: Somebody needs to figure out who this person is. First he targets Dane, and now he questions McClain. It has to be someone with a vested interest.
Promo: You think it's Mike Sloan?
E.D: I'm not sure who this new mystery person is but knowing Mr. Batee, it's someone who has a ton of clout in the wrestling business.
Promo: I wouldn't doubt it, and speaking of clout, it's time for co-main event so let's go to the ring for our introductions.
[Ding! Ding! Ding!]
Stuffher: Ladies and gentlemen, THIS is our co-main event and will be BACW's Heavyweight championship!
BACW Heavyweight Championship [Part 18]:
Particle Man (C)
Vs.
Rick Ulfric
Crowd: [YEAH!]
[The lights in the arena shut down, leaving the crowd in the dark, as bright flashes start to burst through out, acting as it were streaks of lighting. A dark crimson color light illuminates the entrance area as a thick mist rolls across the entrance ramp.]
#Suppose you were to die tonight, what would you say?#
#Do you believe in life after death? I do…do…do…do…#
[A hush falls over the arena as the crimson mist pours off the entrance ramp and into the crowd. With out warning, crimson colored lights explode through out the arena. The fans can now see clips of Ulfric in the ring over the years comes to life on the video wall above the entrance way. Soon a new theme, The Walking Dead, can be heard through out the arena.]
# In the chill of the night#
#I can feel my heart racing#
#As I run towards the light#
#That seems so far away#
#Wondering forever#
#In the darkest of shadows#
#Wondering if I will ever see you again#
#Wondering if I will ever see you again#
#I'll take your love#
#(I'll take your love)#
#I'll take your hate#
#(take your hate)#
#I'll take you're desire#
#I'll take the world#
#When it turns on you#
#(When it turns on you)#
#I'll set it on fire#
#W-the-w-th-th-the walking dead#
#The walking dead (walking dead)#
[Through the crimson mist, a ring of fire can now be seen as the fans can see the challenger rising up from the floor. The fans start to boo at the mere sight of Ulfric, which doesn't seem to bother him. Rick slowly raises both arms high into the air as the crowd roars with their disapproval.]
[Rick begins the slow walk down to the ring as the crimson spot lights glisten off of his skin and cast a pale reflection on Ulfric and his black leather duster that trails behind him. Ulfric’s ring gear is simple, a pair of black leather pants along with black wrestling boots. He wears no shirt under the black leather duster as his battle scars are visible from the wars that he has gone through in the past.]
#Digging in the dirt#
#I can feel you getting closer#
#Steadying my hands through the blistering pain#
#Anxiously awaiting for the earth to reveal you#
#Wondering if I will ever see you again (see you again)#
#Wondering if I will ever see you again#
#I'll take your love#
#(I'll take your love)#
#I'll take your hate#
#(take your hate)#
#I'll take you're desire#
#I'll take your heart#
#I'll take your pain#
#(I'll take your pain)#
#I'll bring you to life#
#I'll bring you to life#
#W-the-w-th-th-the walking dead#
#The walking dead (walking dead)#
#I'll bring you to life#
#I'll take your love#
#(I'll take your love)#
#I'll take your hate#
#(take your hate)#
#I'll take you're desire#
[As soon as Rick enters the ring, two spotlights converge into the center where they appear to be frozen in place. With his arms out stretched, flash bulbs pop with a bright white light as the boos get louder and louder.]
#I'll take the world#
#When it turns on you#
#(it turns on you)#
#W-the-w-th-th-the walking dead#
#I'll bring you to life#
Promo: With Ulfric now in the ring, one has to wonder what his strategy will be coming into this heavyweight championship bout with Particle Man.
E.D: The guy is limping, he's not limping, he can see, he can't see. McClain his friend, then he might not be his friend? Then you have the "Sloan factor".
Promo: Seems like a lot doesn't it?
E.D: A lot? Paul, the man's personal and professional life is more complex than the Rubik Cube!
Promo: I understand that Eric but remember, even the Rubik Cube had a solution and when Particle Man starts flying around the ring with his supersonic speed, my opinion is that the much slower Ulfric will either find the solution to that problem, or lose.
[Ding! Ding! Ding!]
Stuffher: Ladies and gentlemen, THIS is our co-main event and will be for BACW's Heavyweight championship! Already in the ring he is the challenger! Rick Ulfric!
Crowd: [BOO!]
Promo: Listen to that response.
Crowd: You suck! You suck! You suck!
E.D: I hate when they talk about your mother like that.
Promo: Thanks E.D.
Crowd: You suck! You suck! You suck!
[Unmoved and almost stoic, Ulfric doesn't even flinch a muscle.]
Promo: Rick doesn’t look too affected by the crowd.
E.D: People telling Rick he sucks is the least of his problems right now.
[“Particle Man” by They Might Be Giants plays over the loudspeaker. Blue and gold lights flood the arena.]
Promo: I agree because here comes the champion.
[Particle Man comes out riding on the shoulders of his mammoth sidekick Universe Man. Pointing towards the ring in typical fashion; he gives his partner in crime the directions.]
Stuffher: And now coming down the aisle from The City, USA weighing in at a combined weight of no scale can weigh them but somewhere over 100 pounds, he is BACW's heavyweight champion! Kids all around the globe, welcome if you would; Particle Man!
Crowd: [POP!]
[Particle Man is now at ringside. He stands atop his partner's head and does a Superman pose with his cape blowing in the wind. He front flips off of his sidekick's head and into the ring in a crouched position.]
Promo: After defeating Spectre in what turned into a best out of five falls match on last month's show, Particle Man hasn't allowed the fame to get to his head.
E.D: Even if Particle Man defends the title against Rick, there's no way he's going to win Grinder.
Promo: Why would you say that?
E.D: Because he weighs about as much as a used condom.
Promo: That's uncalled for!
[Ding! Ding! Ding!]
Referee: [Slapping his hands together] Let's get it on!
Promo: Referee Davey Whirley has called for the bell, it's Particle Man vs. Rick Ulfric and here we GO!
[Particle Man and Ulfric lock up in a collar and elbow tie-up as Universe Man remains committed on the floor.]
Universe Man - YOU NOT STRONG! USE SPEED PARTICLE MAN!
[Pushing into the hold, Rick shows his distinct power advantage by hurling the champion clear across the ring. Hitting the ropes out of control, Particle Man instantly gets tied up in the nylon.]
Crowd: [OOOH!]
E.D: So much for his supersonic speed.
Promo: Let's face it Eric, this is a mismatch if I ever saw one. Ulfric is made from pure unstable evil whereas Particle Man is made from milk and cookies. If Ulfric decides to cheat, which we know Particle Man won't, there's not way the little guy is going to survive in there.
[Ulfric is too slow and Particle Man is given the time to untangle himself. Shooting back into the center of the ring like a bullet from a .45, Particle Man once again locks up over the logo. Ulfric powers out launching Particle Man into a backwards tumble, this time sending him through the ropes and onto the small mats.]
Crowd: [BOO!]
Promo: Ulfric turns around with a scowl on his face and raising his arms, mocks the crowd.
Crowd: [Bigger BOO!]
E.D: If Particle Man continues with this line of wrestling, Ulfric is going to remain in control.
Promo: That can’t be denied; but never count out Particle Man and his super heart.
Crowd: [Stomping]
[With Ulfric's back to the champion, Particle Man shakes off the hurt, hops up onto the apron, and spring boards into the ring with a dropkick. The impact sends the challenger face first into the ropes on the opposite side.]
Crowd: [Laughter]
Promo: Ulfric's face turns bright red with anger as Particle Man stands triumphant in the ring.
E.D: Something tells me Particle Man shouldn't have done that.
[Furious, Rick charges at Particle Man who hops on his pony and gets out of dodge sliding under the ropes and onto the floor.]
Promo: Here comes the speed I was talking about.
[Now on the floor, Ulfric gives chase while Particle Man runs around the ring. Limping after him, it's apparent the challenger isn't going to catch him. Half a ring ahead, Particle Man leaps over the ring steps and trying to do the same thing...]
[THUD!]
Crowd: [Laughter]
Rick Ulfric: UUUGGGHH!!!
Crowd: You fucked up! You fucked up! You fucked up!
[Ulfric tries the same trick but trips onto all fours. Smacking the floor in frustration, Rick allows Particle Man to slide into the ring. Under the bottom rope and quickly charging to the opposite side as Ulfric slowly slides in under the bottom rope, the challenger is met with a hard baseball slide dropkick that knocks him back to the floor with a thwack!]
Crowd: [Yeah!]
Promo: At the beginning it was Particle Man who had the worse game plan, but as the match goes on, it's now the champion who seems to have learned from his mistakes.
E.D: He's like a Mexican jumping in there!
Promo: I'm getting dizzy just watching him.
[Particle Man jukes and jives in the ring as Ulfric pulls himself up by the apron. Slow and methodical, Rick emerges up from the floor and slides into the ring with a menacing expression. Particle Man charges but Ulfric painfully lifts his leg delivering a big boot that sends Particle Man crashing down to the mat. Rick limps over and tears Particle Man from the logo by his mask, and flinging him carelessly towards the ring ropes, the crowd looks on with apprehension.]
Crowd: [OOO!]
Promo: Particle Man charges off the ropes and ducks a wild clothesline!
E.D: Here he comes again!
Crowd: [NOOO!]
Promo: Back elbow misses and Particle Man is going to try the ropes one more time! Leaping into the air with a high cross body, Particle Man gets caught in mid-air.
Particle Man: No-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no-no!
E.D: Rick is carrying the champion around like a rag doll!
Ulfric: ARGH!
[THUMP!]
Particle Man: AARGH!
[Walking forward Rick unloads with a fall away slam that sends the superhero bouncing out of the ring once again.]
Promo: Particle Man can't get caught like that too many times.
[Rick eyes his prey like a hawk and slowly sliding out of the ring, the challenger charges but catches a dropkick to his bad knee. The impact drapes him over the ring steps and climbing, Particle Man drops a leg drop right across the back of his head of the challenger.]
[CLANG!]
Crowd: [DAMN!]
E.D: Isn't that cheating?
Referee: Get inside the ring! 1... 2... 3...
[Particle Man forces Rick back into the ring under the bottom rope then climbs up onto the apron. Hopping up to the top and falling down across Ulfric with a splash, the crowd gets to their feet.]
Referee: [One…]
Crowd: [Two…]
Referee: [NO!]
Promo: Ulfric kicks out with authority launching Particle Man into the air but the champion lands upright like a cat.
E.D: That's patented Particle Man right there!
[Particle Man hits the ropes hard as Rick gets up to his feet. With the wind beneath his wings, Particle Man ducks a short clothesline hooking the arm. Whirling around and catching the head, Particle Man plants the challenger into the logo with a lightening like whirly bird DDT.]
E.D: Particle Man with the cover!
Referee: [One… Two…]
Crowd: [THREE!!!]
Referee: Kick out!
Crowd: [BOO!]
E.D: The moves all look great but is Particle Man really doing any damage to Rick?
Promo: At first I thought he was, but now, I'm just not too sure!
[Particle Man gets up to his feet once again trying to use his speed to his advantage by hitting the ropes full steam ahead. Charging off, he leaps into a clothesline but Ulfric side steps the move with ease.]
Crowd: [BOO!]
E.D: Particle Man really needs to be careful of Rick's good eye.
Promo: I'm just going to ignore that you said that.
[The challenger pulls the champion to his feet and grabs him by the waist. Unloading with a killer backbreaker, Ulfric tosses him off his thigh and goes for a lateral press.]
Promo: Hook of the leg and the cover and the count.
Referee: One… Two…
Promo: Kick out.
Crowd: [YEAH!]
E.D: That kick out is going infuriate Ulfric.
[Rick wraps his fingers around the neck of Particle Man with a blatant choke hold and the referee calls for the break.]
Referee: 1... 2... 3.... 4.... I said release the hold before I disqualify you!
Crowd: [BOO!]
Promo: Rick breaks for a moment then goes right back to the illegal hold.
E.D: Some superhero! He's more of a Superzero right now!
Referee: Damn it, I said break the hold! 1... 2... 3... 4...
Promo: Ulfric breaks the hold for a second time but then goes right back once the count is restarted.
E.D: Particle Man is in deep, deep, trouble!
Crowd: [BOO!]
Promo: Particle Man is virtually out on his feet.
[Rick lifts him up into the air but Particle Man reverses the hold taking the challenger down to the canvas with a textbook arm whip into an arm bar.]
E.D: Rick is desperately trying to reach the ropes!
Promo: He's too far!
Rick Ulfric: [Stretching with all his might] AAAGGGHHHHH!!!
Crowd: [BOO!]
Referee: He's in the ropes, break the hold!
[Particle Man breaks the hold and tries to whip Rick into the nylon but Ulfric resists. The champion tries again but the results are the same. Particle Man lands a boot to the midsection and finally propelling him across the ring with an Irish whip. On the rebound, Particle Man leaps into the air for a leap frog but he doesn’t quite get high.]
[THUD!]
Crowd: [OOO!]
Promo: What a power slam by the champion!
E.D: That all she wrote!
Promo: Shoulders to the canvas for the 1... 2... 3...
Referee: TWO! Only two continues the match.
Crowd: [POP!]
[Starting to fatigue but still looking for the win, Ulfric misses with a running elbow that catches nothing but mat.]
Crowd: [Stomping]
Promo: Rocker dropper by Particle Man!
Crowd: PM! PM! PM!
E.D: The little guy has found overdrive and he's going up to the top ropes!
Crowd: Jump! Jump! Jump!
Promo: Here comes the paaaain!
[CRACK!]
Crowd: [NO!]
Promo: Ulfric was playing possum.
[Catching Particle Man with a big air clothesline, the challenger knocks him right out of midair!]
E.D: This is what Ulfric needs to do in order to counter the speed and aerial ability of the champion.
[Ulfric spits on Universe Man which incites the quiet mammoth and brings him up onto the apron.]
Universe Man: WHY YOU DO THAT!? NOW I GET MAD!
Referee: Get off the apron UM!
Promo: The referee is quick to hold the champion's partner out of the ring and Ulfric is just as quick to capitalize on the distraction pulling Particle Man from the mat and sending shoulder first into the ring post.]
Particle Man: Jimmity cricket! My shoulder!
Referee: If you come up on the apron one more time and I'm going to disqualify your partner! Get it?
Universe Man: Me sorries
Referee: GOOD!
Particle Man: [GAAW!!!]
Crowd: [BOO!]
[Ulfric with an illegal blow goes unnoticed and going for the press, the referee turns to make the count.]
Referee: One… Two… Thre...
Promo: Kick out!
E.D: I hate to admit it but the kid has heart.
[Ulfric pulls Particle Man to his feet and drops him back down just as quickly with a one arm DDT.]
Promo: Rolling into a cover, this could be it!
Referee: One… Two…
Crowd: THREE!!!
Referee: NO! Foot on the ropes!
Crowd: [POP!]
Promo: I can't help but think if the ropes weren't so close...
E.D: Particle Man has nothing left in the tank.
[On a roll, Ulfric picks the champion up looking for a brain buster but Particle Man flips over top of him and out of the hold. The champion wraps his arms around the waist of the challenger and drives him into the ropes. Bouncing back and rolling through into a pin attempt.]
Referee: One… Two… Three!
Promo: He got him and Ulfric is saying no!
E.D: Ulfric kicked out, what the hell?
Referee: TWO! TWO! My hand did not hit the canvas, only two!
Crowd: [BOO!]
Particle Man: [Looking at the referee] FIDDLE STICKS!
Promo: That has to be as close as close gets.
E.D: If there were instant replay in wrestling we would be in a TV time out right now.
[Rick continues his offense by lifting Particle Man over head with a Gorilla Press and launching him over the ropes, he’s caught with ease by Universe Man.]
Universe Man: We stop meeting like this boss.
Particle Man: Thank you ole chum! Now get me back into that ring!
[Universe Man turns his little buddy vertical and sets him up on the apron but Ulfric is already charging in. Spring boarding into the ring once again, Particle Man kicks Rick in the face with both feet. The challenger stumbles backwards as the champion connects for a secod time with a Hurricanrana into a pin.]
Promo: He's got both legs!
Referee: One... Two…
Promo: Kick out!
Referee: TWO!
E.D: The champion is completely exhausted!
Promo: Yeah but look at the challenger.
[Ulfric is very slow to his feet, and having knocked the steam out of Particle Man, he pulls him up and jams his head between his thighs. Lifting him up, Rick does a turn to each side, showcasing the champions dwindling power.]
E.D: Down with a tombstone but Rick isn't letting go!
Promo: Ulfric's knee doesn't look too steady but he's going to do it again!
E.D: Particle Man is limp!
[Just as Rick's about to unload with a second tombstone, a red power ranger's towel can be seen on the logo.]
Promo: What the hell is Universe Man doing?
E.D: I'm not sure but I think Universe Man just threw in the towel!
Promo: Is that legal?
E.D: I don't know but Rick has released the move and he thinks he won!
[Leaning over the ropes and demanding the official announcement be made, Ulfric drops his guard allowing Particle Man to come from behind with a roll up.]
E.D: Roll up! What the hell? NO!
Referee: 1.. 2..
Promo: It’s over?
E.D: [Throwing his hands in the air] You've got to be kidding me.
[Particle Man rolls off the cover and out of the ring as Universe Man enters to celebrate.]
Stuffher: Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of the match by pin fall and still BACW Heavyweight champion; Particle Man!
Promo: Oh my God no!
E.D: LOOK OUT!
[CRAAAACCCKK!]
[Now on the outside, Mike Sloan hands Rick Ulfric a chair and cold cocking both superheroes with a pair of steel shots heard round the world, blood begins to flow like a virgins first period.]
Crowd: Ass-hoooole! Ass-hoooole! Ass-hoooole!
Promo: Particle Man won the match fair and square! There was absolutely no need for that!
E.D: Well apparently there was because guess who's covered in his own blood and from my records, drew number one in the Grinder?
Promo: Oh my Lord no! Folks, believe it or not, Particle Man has drawn number one and as the cage lowers into place, if they can't stop the bleeding, we are going to be guaranteed this year's Grinder is going to yield a new heavyweight champion.
Crowd: Sloan sucks! Sloan sucks! Sloan sucks!
Promo: I agree with the fans, because in one swift move, Mike Sloan just may have eliminated Particle Man from the Grinder! And it gets better, guess who drew number 2?
E.D: I have no idea.
Promo: Mike Sloan!
E.D: This is going to be interesting.
Promo: I agree, and speaking of interesting, let's go to the back where Eric Dane is now being evaluated by our medical staff. Labeled the third person to enter this brutal abomination, I'm being told he's still having trouble with the cut he sustained earlier this evening.
A Star Has Fallen [Part 19]:
[Backstage.]
[At shows like this there is generally a small triage area where Emergency and Medical technicians are set up to deal with whatever injuries the wrestlers should incur during the matches. Tonight is no different unless you count the fact that due to the sheer nature of the Grinder, let alone the BACW in general, there are a few extra bodies at the ready.]
[In the area that may or may not be referred to as “Curtain 1” there sits stoically a very tired, very bloody man. His blond hair is dirty and matted, strung together in places with gore and the ooze that blood becomes after flowing but before drying.]
[There is a very large gash just above his hairline, the dirty hair is parted away from it so that stitches can be applied and perhaps the wound be closed. The look on the face of the EMT tells more of a story, Dane sits waiting, knowing the outcome of this situation before he’s ever told.]
[The gash is simply too deep.]
ED: Fuck…
[The EMT does his job but The Only Star is consigned with not competing in the Grinder. It’s not a match that he even cared to contend in, but still the lure of gold had captured him. He’d already been in the ring with Mike Sloan but still, saying he had that along with the BACW belt would give him all the more bragging rights.]
[He is handed a mirror. He looks at the barely closed wound on his head with a sneer before returning the mirror to the EMT and standing up.]
ED: Fuck it, I’ll figure out a way to win this goddamned thing blood or no blood.
[The EMT shakes his head as Eric Dane leaves the medical area to find his way toward the cage as his name is getting set to be announced. Even before he is around the corner, he can feel a slight trickle coming over his brow and he mumbles even more obscenities.]
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