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The opening guitar rift begins to play from “Knee Deep” The fans jump to their feet in anticipation for Eric Corrayo. No one comes out. The fans seem puzzled then Foxxy Dream walks out. She looks very upset as she walks to the ring.
Tex: What is Foxxy doing out here? We haven’t heard from Eric Corrayo since losing the World Title. I didn’t even think he was here tonight.
Duff: He isn’t…that would be why Foxxy is coming to the ring and not him.
Foxxy steps into the ring and is handed a microphone. Her face turns from being upset to one of determination. The music and the fans die down a bit.
Foxxy: Now I’m sure you all expected Eric. And I’m sorry to say you won’t be seeing him tonight. The wear and tear of the last few months has paid a true toll on his body. He has put his body on the line more for you fans than anyone in the AWA and I’m sure you are all aware of that. So at several doctors request he has had two minor surgeries this week. Now the doctors said he should not be returning to the ring until late March.
The fans begin to boo loudly.
Foxxy: Just wait a second. That’s what the doctor’s told him. But I think we all are aware of what Eric does about people telling him what to do. I am out here to let you know that Eric will return at this month’s pay-per-view. And I know so many of you want the rematch against Staniak and for Eric to return to being your World Champion, but that is not going to happen. You see certain statements were made about Eric and I have been sent out here with a message and that is to Goth. You said you wanted to hear the words…. Eric would like to oblige you. ERIC CORRAYO CHALLENGES GOTH TO A MATCH! January 25th Goth Vs. Eric Corrayo in a Tree House Of Horrors Match! This ends now Goth. Once and for all Eric is going to prove to you why he is the face of this company.
Foxxy drops the microphone as the music begins to play again. The fans erupt as Foxxy leaves.
Tex: Oh my god. Are you kidding me? Did I just hear that right? Eric Corrayo returns from two surgeries to challenge the owner of the AWA to a Tree House Of Horrors Match? One of the most brutal matches in the history of this business?
Duff: We all wondered how this feud would end and I think we have our answer…one of them is going to have to die!!
The camera’s turn to ringside as we expect our very first match
Tex Martin: Before this match gets underway, unforignately Marisol Hawkes was unable to make to the arena tonight. This match has been changed to a pure one on one match up.
Duff Travers: We are being told it is because of traffic. But honestly I wouldn’t want to get into the ring with these two either.
Tex Martin: Oh shut up. Anyways here we go with Doug Crashin Vs. Chris Shipman.
The lights die out of the arena replaced with green strobe lights and money signs circling the arena. after the intro to Runnin Wild plays Doug Crashin Comes out with his back turned wearing a green robe with diamonds spelling out Crashin. he turns around and struts down to the ring insulting the fans who boo him and slapping the hands of the fans who actually cheer for him. as he enters the ring he turns around as streamers fall down in the center of the ring. the lights go back on as Crashin waits for his opponent.
Stormy Canyon:: The following match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, weighing in at 240 pounds…Doug Crashin.
Tex Martin: This is Doug Crashin’s first match back from the AWA as his protégé didn’t work out.
Duff Travers: The Incredible Doug Crashin…can’t we be sued for false advertising with that name?
Seven by Boondox blares over the speakers as the lights go out. Suddenly an eruption of pyro over the ramp creates a blast of light to see Shipman with a busted forehead and holding a barbed wire noose. The pyro dies as Shipman walks to the ring. He gets in, throws the noose to the floor and sits in the corner with an expressionless look as the music fades.
Stormy Canyon:: And his opponent from the Georgian Backwoods….Chris Shipman.
Tex Martin: What a welcome back for Doug Crashin, the insane Chris Shipman.
Duff Travers: Any welcome back for Crashin into the AWA was going to be a rough one, he should know that by now.
The bell rings and Crashin steps to the center of the ring. Shipman does not move from the seat position in the corner. Crashin yells for him to get up, but Shipman stays motionless. Crashin walks to the corner and motions for Shipman to rise, but he stays. Crashin looks out to the crowd and then grabs the top rope and begins to stomp Shipman in the chest. After about five stomps Crashin yells at Shipman who now has a devilish smile on his face. Crashin goes for another few stomps before the referee breaks it up. Crashin walks to the center of the ring with a smile on his face looking out to the crowd. As he turns around Shipman shoots out of the corner with a huge clothesline that sends Crashin flipping in the air.
Tex Martin: Wow, do you think Shipman actually planned that?
Duff Travers: Who knows what is going on in that mind of Shipman, or if it even exists.
Shipman jumps back onto Crashin and begins to nail him with hard rights and lefts to the temple. The referee tries to break it up, but Crashin rolls Shipman over and begins to deliver his own blows to Shipman’s temples. They both roll around until the go under the bottom rope and to the floor. They get back to their feet an continue to trade rights. Shipman whips Crashin back first into the ring post. He goes for another clothesline. Crashin ducks and Shipman’s arm smashes against the steel post. Shipman grabs his arm in pain, Crashin quickly grabs the arm and smashes it into the post again and then smashes it onto the ring apron. The referee yells for them to get back into the ring and begins to count 1...2...3...Crashin rolls into the ring and back out to break the count.
Tex Martin: Crashin doesn’t look to have any ring rust what so ever.
Duff Travers: How could you tell either way?
Shipman is bent over holding his arm. Crashin approaches and grabs Shipman by his hair. Shipman springs up and gouges Crashin’s eyes. He rams Crashin’s skull into the ring barracade over and over again, busting Crashin open. Shipman takes the blood from Crashin’s wound and smears it on his chest and the referee counts again 1...2...3...4...Shipman slings Crashin back into the ring. He rolls in after him, Crashin is holding the wound on his head as the blood continues to flow. Shipman brings Crashin back to his feet and shoots him into the ropes. Shipman goes for the Lou Thez Press, but Crashin catches him with a hard spine buster that shakes the ring. Both men lay tired on their backs.
Tex Martin: What a spine buster. This is Crashin’s opportunity. He stopped Shipman’s momentum.
Duff Travers: But does he have enough in him to take advantage?
Crashin and Shipman both slowly make their way to their feet. Crashin gets up first and starts with some hard kick combos to Shipman’s chest and one hard roundhouse to the back of his head. Crashin drops to one knee from exhaustion, but he raises his hand and points to the top rope. He stands up and drags Shipman’s body towards the corner. Slowly Crashin makes his way to the top rope. He wipes the blood out of his eyes as he balances himself on the top rope. Crashin jumps off with a shooting star leg drop, Shipman rolls out of the way and Crashin crashes into the mat. Shipman pulls himself up with the ropes, he grabs the stunned Crashin by the back of the neck to bring him to his feet. Shipman delivers quick sit out spinning neck breaker. He covers quickly and the referee counts 1..2..3. Shipman rolls off and lays on the mat not moving.
Stormy Canyon:: Here is your winner…..CHRIS SHIPMAN!
Tex Martin: Wow those men took each other to hell and back. If this is the opening match up I can’t wait to see what else will happen tonight.
Duff Travers: Crashin comes back with a lose, but it was a hard fought match
Shipman gets out of the ring and celebrates his win as the fans applaud him for the effort that he put into this match
We switch back to the hallway outside the dressing room of Bulldog Bill Barnhart. He is pacing up and down the hallway talking to someone on his cell phone. After a moment we realize he has called home and he is talking to his wife Lupe.
BULLDOG BILL: Oh man, we have nothing to worry about in this Tag Team match. We are wrestling someone named Vanni who looks like a reject from that Self-Improvement program on television where they do face lifts, liposuction, and other reconstructive surgery. ...Yes, he does look at if the Plastic Surgeon snorted Cocaine before working on him. ...Yes, it is creepy having to wrestle someone who looks like a cartoon character. ...Derek? ...He is creepy too but in a different sort of way. ...No offense to Goth or anything but I just never felt comfortable around wrestlers who wore makeup. I mean, come on, only women wear makeup. ...No Lupe you don't need makeup as you are so darn beautiful anyway. ...No I really mean that. Oh, so I get a reward when I get home for saying that? Woo hoo! ...Oh, Lupe, please watch our match on television and watch how quickly me and Erik Black take out Vanni and Derek. This honestly will be easier than shooting fish in a barrel. ...Yes, My Dear, I love you too. ...Bye!
Bill ends his phone call and looks up to see the camera sticking in his face.
BULLDOG BILL: You jerks never learn do you? You always have to sneak up on someone during a private conversation and air it to the world. You should be glad you are not a wrestler having to meet me in a match. Now get that camera out of my face!
Bill brushes past the cameraman, shoving the camera in the process. By the time the cameraman can steady his camera and point it in the direction of Bill's dressing room, all he can get a shot of is the dressing room door slamming shut.
Stormy: The following contest is scheduled for one fall where the winner becomes the new #1 Contender to the AWA World Championship!
There’s a roar throughout Madison Square Garden before the roar turns into boos as the opening riff for "Halo" by Machinehead is heard over the PA. As soon as it starts the opening verse Jason emerges from the back with his sister Carry Stevens not far behind. The fans boo him but he ignores them and walks down the ramp. He slides into the ring as Carry takes up a position at ringside. In the ring, Jason waits for his opponents.
Tex: Jason Stevens has a big opportunity here tonight. He wins and he goes on to face Staniak. He beats Staniak and he becomes a World Champion for the first time in his wrestling career!
Duff: I don’t know why you’re getting so excited for him Tex. He’s just going to disappoint you and rip out the hearts of all of his fans. Not to mention poor Carry over there.
Tex: You don’t know that.
Duff: Based on his history, I know plenty and so should you.
Jason’s music fades out as we see that Stormy Canyon has left the ring and has retired to her ringside seat.
Duff: Something wrong with Stormy? She always announces the entrances of all the important wrestlers… Oh wait, I get it. It’s only Stevens.
Tex: That’s enough out of you Duff. Just get ready to call the match. That’s what I’ve been doing.
Duff: That’s because your Goth and Crazy J’s little lap dog!
The lights suddenly flicker black and red as "Wait and Bleed" by Slipknot hits the PA system, silencing Tex and Duff’s bickering at the announce table. The softer lyrics can be heard in clear detail, until a loud "GOODBYE!" is screamed, and out charges Spynn from the back, running full tilt toward the ring. Once he slides under the bottom rope, he hits the turnbuckle, and stands up on it, screaming out at the crowd, and raising his hands slowly, angrily, until they're fully raised. His eyes roll into the back of his head for just a moment as he then hops from the turnbuckle and drops to his knees, and through his hair, you can barely see his eyes filled with hatred as he now stares in the direction of Jason Stevens.
Tex: Spynn with his first real shot at heading for the main event. We’ll see if it happens here tonight.
Duff: Oh sure, all the hoopla over Stevens, but nothing for Spynn.
Tex seemingly ignores his partner as Spynn’s music comes to a screeching halt, now being replaced by Our Lady Peace's "Starseed". The acoustic intro begins to play, the lights dim, and a single red Maple Leaf spotlights on the entryway, the crowd screaming loudly. The heavy drum beat begins, and as the lead singer screams, 4 pyros crash at the top of the ramp, and out walks the Canadian Phenom...The *Starseed*! He raises his arms in the air, the crowd cheering loudly. He proceeds down the ramp, wearing his lavish red robe, studded with sparkling white rhinestones in a Canadian flag on the back. The word "Phenom" is patterned underneath in cursive with an underline. He hops on the apron and walks over to the turnbuckle, climbing up and raising his arms in the air, looking out over the capacity crowd. 'Seed comes down from the turnbuckle and takes off his robe, handing it to the ref. He stretches on the ropes, and looks down, in quiet contemplation, focusing for his match...
Tex: And the third competitor in this match…Phil “Starseed” Einar. He would love nothing more than to show Goth and Crazy J that he’s ready for the main event. And after what he’s been through with the King’s Templar, it could very well happen. He’s a seasoned veteran now.
Duff: We’ll see about it all, right now. I just hope that Stormy’s okay. I wanted to hear more of her sweet voice.
Duff looks over in Stormy’s direction. She looks okay, but is not looking back at Duff, only at the ring.
In the ring, Referee Chip Long has called for the bell, allowing the action to get underway. As per usual Spynn looks to get out of the box fast in the match as he goes to nail a Yakuza kick right to Jason Stevens. Stevens however ducks and Spynn gets nothing but air. Spynn’s momentum carries him to the corner nearest Stevens. Stevens takes full advantage of being behind Spynn and cracks him right in the back with a running knee lift. Not to be outdone, Starseed sees his chance and collapses Stevens into Spynn into the corner with a high jump dropkick. Starseed dusts off his hands but doesn’t play around for long as he grabs Stevens from out of the corner. Starseed whips the Sensational One to the opposite side of the ring but can do no more as Spynn has regained his senses. Spynn turns Starseed around and begins landing punch after punch to the forehead of Starseed. Jason Stevens meanwhile recuperates in the corner that he’s in.
Duff: Eh, so we have a fast start here. They won’t be able to keep this pace up.
Tex: And if they do, we might not see a pin for quite some time.
Duff: And it certainly won’t be Jason Stevens getting that pin!
It’s as if Stevens hears that comment as he now runs towards his two opponents. He catches them both off-guard and pancakes the two of them right back into the corner. Starseed gets the worst of the impact as he eats the turnbuckle. Spynn gets pulled out of the corner by Jason and brought to the center of the ring. It’s here that Jason lifts up Spynn who is trying to get out of Jason’s clutches. Stevens however is able to tie up Spynn into a Fujiwara Armbar. Spynn tries to turn it over on Stevens but Stevens uses his left foot to crack Spynn right in the back, lowering Spynn to his knees. It’s now that Stevens lets go of the arm of Spynn. He scoops him up and uncorks a successful Muscle Buster. Jason immediately goes for the pin without delay, knowing the importance of this match. Referee Long counts the fall.
Referee Chip Long: 1!
2!
Spynn kicks out. At the same time Starseed comes over and nails Stevens right in the back with a Dragon Leg Crew. Stevens falls away into the ropes and comes off of them discombobulated. Starseed takes control of the match now as he takes Spynn off the canvas and flips him over with a Standard Exploder Suplex. He’s not satisfied that Spynn is out though so he latches up Spynn and takes him down and out with the Supernova Driver, then pins.
Referee Chip Long: 1!
2!
THR-
Jason Stevens is aware enough to fall on top of the pin, breaking it up.
Duff: Your new favorite friend just got lucky there Tex.
Tex: Let me take a word from your vocabulary Duff…meh!
Stevens is reviving himself as Starseed now makes his way towards him. Carry looks concerned at ringside, knowing full well what Starseed is capable of. Stevens seems to get it together right on time and ducks a lariat attempt from Starseed. Stevens now jams Starseed into the corner as the New York City crowd starts to murmur then boo a little bit as Stevens starts to pound away on Starseed in the corner. After taking a bit of a pounding, Starseed tries his best to cover up. Stevens sees this and without warning whips him clear to the other side of the ring. Starseed eats turnbuckle and drops right to the mat. Jason sees his opening now as Spynn is already out, courtesy of Starseed. Jason runs at Starseed and catapults himself to the top rope that Starseed is nearest to by using Starseed’s back as the catapult!
Tex: Wow! That was innovative. That shows that Jason really wants this!
Duff: I’m telling you. He’s going to screw it up. Besides, I thought you were a brown-noser. You should be cheering for Starseed.
Tex: Whatever…
Carry relaxes at ringside now as Jason scans the entire arena one time before coming off the top with the Sensational Star Press right onto Starseed. Jason then hooks both of Starseed’s legs for the cover.
Referee Chip Long: 1!
2!
THRE-
Tex: Thought he had it there, but not quite. Starseed and Spynn are not out of this one yet!
Spynn can be seen breathing and slowly getting up. Stevens looks a bit dejected but pulls himself off of Starseed, realizing that Starseed was able to get a shoulder up, ending that pinfall attempt. Stevens dusts himself off and now pulls Spynn completely up. Spynn looks very groggy so Stevens takes complete advantage of the situation while Starseed is still down and recovering from being hit with the Shooting Star Press. Stevens seems not to care for his fellow competitor as he hits Spynn with the Sensationalized! Spynn crumples to the mat and Stevens wastes no time with going for the cover. Referee Long turns to see Stevens completely covering up Spynn and counts.
Referee Chip Long: 1!
Starseed can be seen shaking his head, trying to remove the effects of the Shooting Star Press from his head.
Referee Chip Long: 2!
Starseed turns now to see the cover as Referee Long’s hand comes towards the mat…
Referee Chip Long: 3!!!
Starseed plops his body on top of Stevens, but it’s too late to break the fall. Starseed has an “I don’t believe it” look on his eyes as he now pulls himself off the pile of humanity. Stormy, at ringside, raises from her seat and softly talks into the microphone.
Stormy: Here is your winner and advancing to the AWA World Title match…Jason Stevens!!!
The crowd is in utter disbelief as Jason Stevens now rises to his feet. His sister Carry slides into the ring and slowly raises her brother’s hand in celebration. “Halo” by Machinehead starts to play and it really begins to set in on Jason’s face now, realizing that he’s the new number one contender.
Duff: Well, I’ll be damned… He did it… FLUKE!!!
Tex: You might be saying that now. But we both might not be saying it by the time he’s done facing Staniak. You never know.
Duff: Crazier things have happened, but nah. This is Jason Stevens we’re talking about here! GWA’s and AWA’s biggest loser…well, after Crashin!
Jason and Carry leave the ring and back their way up the ramp in celebration. Starseed is still in his same position, still shocked. Spynn is still completely out of it on the mat and has yet to respond as the cameras cut to the backstage area.
A backstage camera picks up a back door to Madison Square Garden being opened. Through the door comes Marisol Hawkes. She heaves a sigh and is about to head down the hallway when from around the corner, Stacy Kissinger comes into camera view.
Stacy: Ah, there ya are Marisol. What happened tonight? Ya already missed the match that ya were scheduled fer. Goth and Crazy J are not happy with ya, but I asked them if I could deal with ya and they told me to go ahead.
Marisol: So what? Am I going to be punished or something? I don’t think you’d do that to me, especially if you’re looking to get people into the AWA.
Stacy: Nah. I’m not gonna punish ya Marisol. What I AM gonna do is give ya a big opportunity. And fer the first time in quite a while, Goth has actually approved of an idea of mine. He should do that more often bein’ that I AM the President of Public Relations.
Marisol: So, what’s this big opportunity that you’re speaking of?
Stacy: Ya have a match next week that I know you’ll want to be on time fer. You’ll be in a non-title match against the only man on the rosta that currently holds two championship belts…Staniak! That good enough fer ya Marisol? It IS time that ya start provin’ to everybody why ya were brought here.
The camera looks right at Marisol, who is a bit stunned at the announcement. She turns away from Stacy, not knowing what to think. Stacy meanwhile just stands there looking pretty for the camera. It’s a few moments before Marisol turns back around.
Marisol: Alright. Tough challenge, but I’ll be there.
Stacy: Good. Don’t be late. I know Staniak very well and he won’t like to be kept waitin’.
Stacy walks away from the scene as the camera lens gets a good shot of her back, that is until she’s around a corner and completely out of site.
Erik Black walks into the King’s Templar holding a black bag. Goth and Bulldog look up at him as he throws the bag to Bulldog.
Goth: What’s in the bag, Black? You know I don’t like selling merch that isn’t AWA approved.
Erik looks over at Goth while Barnhart starts looking through the bag.
Black: You do remember that I sell that I own the company that makes the merch right?
Bulldog pulls out two black shirts. Both of them have Black Dog written across the front in white and King’s Templar written in gold across the back. One is quite small, while the other shirt is the size of a bed sheet.
Bulldog: Which one is mine?
Black: The one the size a fucking bed sheet. I didn’t know your size, so I got you size “Two fat bitches and a clown”… It should fit.
Goth and Erik Black have a laugh while Bulldog simply puts his head down and shakes it
Black: Now put that shirt on and lets go humiliate these two nobodies
Stormy Canyon: The following match is scheduled for one fall and it is scheduled to be a tag team match!!!
The crowd erupts as they hear the announcement
Stormy Canyon: Coming down the aisle are the current tag team Champions!! The team of Erik Black and Bill Barnhart!!! Black Dog!!!
Entrance: No More Mister Nice guy blares on the PA as an explosion goes off on the stage. From behind a curtain of falling water come Erik Black and Bill Barnhart. Barnhart taunts at the fans, While Erik simply stares straight ahead at the ring. The two begin walking down the ramp. Erik breaks into a run and slides under the bottom rope. Bill walks up the steps after Erik. Together the two simply turn and stare at the entrance, awaiting their opponents
Stormy Canyon: And their opponents, they are the team of Dani Vesneski and Derek Rampant!!!
Change by the Deftones hits as Dani and Derek enter the arena, the fans applaud the new arrivals to the AWA. Derek Rampant starts to celebrate with the fans as Dani just looks at him, Derek walks over towards the ringside area as Dani just stands on the entrance way looking at the fans and shakes his head
Tex Martin: What is going on with Dani Vesneski?
Duff Travers: Beats me, I guess he has no intentions to do some celebrating with his tag team partner prior to a match with the tag team champions!!
Dani shakes his head and walks off as Derek turns around on the ring apron and looks on amazed why his tag team partner has left him. This is the cue for Bill Barnhart and Erik Black to have some fun with the only man left of the team. Black pulls him in the ring by grabbing him by the head and pulls him in the ring. There both him and Barnhart are kicking away at the body of Derek Rampant
Tex Martin: He left his partner to the wolves!!!
Duff Travers: Can you blame him? This is the greatest team EVER!!!
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