Overdrive - Boston, Massachusetts (07/22/09

[President Jeff]

Overdrive opens up with a quick recap of Test for the Best then cuts into the Overdrive intro video



Put you on game by Lupe Fiasco blasts the PA system, immediately sending the crowd into a frenzy of boos. The younger kids in the crowd best described as Pence cheering, dumb-mumbling, young naïve sheeple—cover their ears in ignorance. Mothers in the crowd found it the best time to shuttle off their kids towards the concession stand, despite the show finally kicking off. The producers hidden behind the finished product, kicked back and smile knowing that the man they had to answer to at the end of the day, was going to be happy with the ratings.

Paige: Please Welcome, The APW World Heavyweight Champion, LEVEL ONE

Stepping onto the ramp, emerging from the curtain; he arrived. He needs no fancy pyro, nor an arena full of cheers—he merely paces down the ramp, with the APW world championship held captive around his shoulder, rivaled by the better looking True Experts championship that accompanied his achievement on the other arm. He treated no fan with special attention on the way down, hell, he barely even acknowledge them for the glow of his championships outshine their dark shades of ignorance. He slips under the bottom rope, before jumping quickly to ring side…

Chase: There he is; our NEW world champion! Do you know he’s won three major titles in the past week and a half?

Harvey: I’m well aware, Chase. While his performances as of late have been somewhat impressive; his actions have been outright disgusting and there is no denying that.

Chase: Well, I’d argue that point—but it looks like our world champion has something to say! So if you don’t mine, save your silly mindless dribble and just listen!

The camera’s focus breaks away from ring side, with Level-One reaching over the ropes calling for a microphone at the top of his lungs. A stage hand scrambles at his service to which Level-One merely grabs the microphone from his hand, and sends him back off screen where he believes he belongs. Once receiving the microphone, the crowd boos louder.

‘’Last Sunday; I stood in that ring…’’ Level-One starts off; before realizing the crowds boo have gotten louder, his voice has sunk in with the roar of the crowd. And so he lifts the microphone to his mouth again, this time drilling his words into the microphone that much louder.

‘’…and I beat your FORMER world heavyweight champion fair and square! You all saw the match; you all witnessed how I was coping with my injury! I have no qualms with admitting to the fact that for the better part of that match up, I got my ass handed to me. That was merely because I was still healing from my injures’’

The crowd starts ‘’bullshit’’ chant; resulting in a twisted look of disgust from Level-One. They didn’t respect him, they didn’t know how much this was a blessing for the APW; but they would soon see, because he vowed to show them.

‘’It was during the match, where I had become 100 percent! I don’t know how it happened, I don’t know if it was just adrenaline, instinct—or something of that of a greater power. Hell, if I was foolish as the rest of you, I would’ve even said GOD had something to do with it…’’ Level-One teases the thought to himself. ‘’…but then I realize he doesn’t exist. Because if he did, he would’ve made sure Pence Weatherlight won that match. God would’ve made sure all the charity work his servant did for sick kids wouldn’t fall flat in vain. All the pointless pandering to the crowd and his pathetic fans wouldn’t have come home to a frown on their faces. Lastly, GOD would’ve made Pence’s trainer proud, by seeing his little protégé retain the title in his memory…’’

Level-One pauses before drawing up a sadistic smile.

‘’It must suck knowing that you laid it all on the line in memory for that son of a bitch, only to fall through with your promises, huh? Hell, you probably killed and exploited the son of a bitch’s death for publicity and sympathy, didn’t you? Well no matter what your true motivations were; they lay 12 feet deep, and extra six so your friend and your already forgotten title rein, doesn’t pollute the earth’s surface’’

Crowd: Fuck you! Fuck you! Fuck you!

Level-One grins at the ever grown hostile crowd, before glancing down at both of his championships.

‘’Still, it doesn’t seem like you APW fans are too happy about my win. Given that Pence Weatherlight had been built up like some god birthed prophet you all MUST bow down to on any and every occasion; it only makes sense that your guys are so torn apart by his loss. Apart of me is too. I mean, it’s the only thing successful he’s ever done, and now to see it leave him and quickly as it came well…if I could cry, I’d probably shed a tear’’

Level-One stops, before shrugging his shoulders. ‘’But I don’t cry, and I have no tears for your fallen hero. But now that Pence Weatherlight’s dreaded title rein has come to an end; it seems as if another challenger has arisen from the oblivion and beyond…’’ Level-One shudders at the thought. ‘’Jesse Nunez?’’ Level-One asks himself, before lowering the mic…

The intense look on his face; quickly fades. A large smiles his painted along his face; his body begins to shake in a seizure state. His face lights up like a Christmas tree—as if the challenge of Jesse Nunez was nothing more than a gift, with pretty color wrapping paper. Level-One hits a single knee, a burst of laughter pounds his microphone, enraging the crowd. The serious demeanor of our world champion has left him in a pool of his own joy…

‘’Pence Weatherlight was a joke…Jesse Nunez is the punch line’’ Level-One manages to squeeze out, in his now awkward burst of laughter. ‘’Jesse Nunez…Jesse freaking’ Nunez… Jesse Nunez is a fucking joke!’’ Level-One cries out. ‘’I can’t do this, I can’t do this anymore’’ Level-One claims, dropping the microphone onto the middle of the canvas. Barely able to stand Level-One crawls himself to the ropes, rolling underneath it making his exit from the ring. His laughter continues on, all the way up the ramp.

Harvey: …Can you explain any of that?

Chase is gassed from laughing…

Harvey: What the heck are you laughing at? Did I miss the joke?

Chase: Wow, Level-One should be a comedian! Jesse Nunez?

Chase continues to laugh.

Chase: Mark my words; Jesse Nunez doesn’t stand a chance against Level-One, and I believe his stance was well justified! As professional as Level-One is, he simply couldn’t allow his true emotions to go unhidden. Jesse Nunez is a joke!

Overdrive goes to commercial

[President Jeff]

“Spaceman,” by The Killers, hits the PA as the arena lights switch to a dim blue. Laser lights shoot from the stage as strobe lights flash and spotlights twirl about the arena. Biggs enters the arena to loud boos.

Nicky Paige: Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 217 pounds, from Seattle, WA, Biggs!

Chase: Biggs put forth a great effort at Test for the Best, but came up short!

Harvey: It couldn't have happened to a better person! Just imagine how much he'd be running his mouth off had he won the thing! As it stands, he'll probably talk our ears off anyways!

Biggs has a slight dance in his step as he arrogantly makes his way down the ramp, slapping fives with the fans wearing Biggs T-Shirts, but taunting the others. He reaches the ring, and slingshots himself over the ropes, walking towards the time keeper to grab a mic. Biggs waits for the boos to die down a bit before he begins to speak.

Biggs: Before my match with Joey Orsome, there is a few things I wanted to say, the first being that while I may have come up short in my bid to win the Test for the Best tournament, let it be shown that it took Nunez two finishers to put me away! While a normal man would stay down after the first, yours truly showed real grit and determination by getting up!

Chase: It’s true! Biggs is one tough customer!

Harvey: The only reason he had time to get up was because Chris Cyrus came out to run interference!

The crowd boos loudly as Biggs continues to speak.

Biggs: Secondly, I wish to address the current APW Overdrive Champion, Shadow! Now that you have finished your business with Mr. Strange, you have no reason to keep ducking my challenge! I guarantee after tonight, you will have no more excuses to avoid facing me in this ring!

More boos come from the crowd.

Biggs: Ladies and germs, please join me in welcoming the current reigning APW Xtreme Champion, and my good friend, Chris Cyrus!

“Iron Man” blares over the PA as Cyrus arrogantly appears at the top of the ramp and makes his way towards the ring, drawing jeers from the crowd. Biggs is clapping, and has his trademark smirk across his face.

Harvey: We saw these two men help each other out at Test for the Best, possibly forming a new alliance!

As Cyrus enters the ring, the two men high five each other, and the time keeper hands Cyrus a mic.

Biggs: Cyrus, my friend, I just wanted to be the first to congratulate you on your impressive victory over Assassin at Test for the Best! Between my match with him on Overdrive a few weeks ago, and your utter embarrassment of him at the pay per view, it’s easy to see why he left APW in such a hurry!

Cyrus: You know something Biggs, I made an example of Assassin at Test for the Best. I beat him within an inch of his life. And the great part about it is that I did it the way I said I would. I didn’t pick up one chair. I didn’t set up one table. I beat him at his own game and I did it with my bare hands.

Biggs and Cyrus laugh obnoxiously as the fans continue to boo them.

Biggs: Still, since the pay per view, we’ve been hearing a lot of talk about a possible alliance forming between the two of us, and we are here to tell you that those rumors are true! What you people are looking at in the ring is henceforth to be known as The Axis of Awesome!

Biggs and Cyrus give each other a high five as the fans spew venomous boos towards the arrogant superstars.

Chase: The Axis of Awesome! I love it!

Harvey: You would. These two men are as arrogant as they come!

Cyrus: Since I’ve dropped that dead Weight, Jason Royce last year, I’ve been keeping a close eye on people that I can align myself with. And as guys come and go, there was something about Biggs when he teamed up his first match. We may have lost that match, but Biggs showed something that I been looking for in a partner. The man is, well, Awesome. And this man has the desire to win and gets the job done. Something Jason Royce could never do. Together, We will become the most dominate force in APW history, and it starts Tonight!

Biggs: So whether you love us, or love to hate us, you cannot deny that we are the AXIS OF AWESOME!

Biggs and Cyrus raise their arms up, and drop the mics. Cyrus exits the ring as Biggs awaits the entrance of Joey Orsome. The hard hitting opening riffs of The Devil Wears Prada's “Big Wiggly Style” thunder through the blackened arena. A figure moves out from behind the curtain as 3 white fireworks fly into the sky. Joey pumps up the crowd as he runs down the ramp, slapping a few fans hands on the way.

Nicky Paige: And his opponent, weighing in at 240 pounds, from San Diego, California, Joey Orsome!

Harvey: Orsome is another competitor who didn't quite make the impact he wanted to at Test for the Best, but you can't discredit his heart and effort!

Chase: Well, both of these men fell to the eventual winner, Jesse Nunez!

Then he begins to sprint and does a running dive under the bottom rope, stops, rolls on his back, flicks his legs up and jumps up to his feet. The crowd roar as he takes off his t-shirt and throws it into the crowd. Both men look towards each other as the ref calls for the bell! DING! DING! DING!

Biggs vs. Joey Orsome

Harvey: And our opening bout is underway!

The two competitors lock up in the middle in the ring, as Cyrus tries to drum up support for Biggs on the outside, drawing boos instead. Orsome gets the advantage, and gives Biggs a few knees to the gut before lifting him up for a Bodyslam! Biggs pops back up to receive another Bodyslam! As he gets back to his feet, Orsome whips Biggs towards the ropes and takes him down with a Back Body Drop! Biggs quickly rolls out of the ring to regather himself, while Orsome motions for him to get back in the ring!

Chase: This is a smart move by Biggs to take control of the match away from Orsome!

Harvey: It's a cowardly move, but those are far too common in Biggs' case!

Cyrus comes over to give his buddy a pat on the back before Biggs slides back into the ring and pops up to trade fists with Orsome! The two men brawl back and forth for a bit before Orsome gets the advantage again, and whips Biggs towards the ropes! Orsome telegraphs that he's going for another Back Body Drop, allowing Biggs to put on the brakes and kick Orsome in the face! As Orsome stumbles back, Biggs grabs a hold of his arm, locking it into a Hammerlock. Biggs proceeds to wrap his free arm around Orsome's neck from behind, and delivers the Shockwave Reverse DDT, drilling Orsome's head and arm into the mat! Biggs immediately rolls Orsome onto his belly, hooks his opponents arms in a double underhook, and follows up by repeatedly delivering Ultimate Knee Strikes to the head of Orsome! After about four shots, Biggs releases the underhook, and transitions into a Fujiwar Armbar! Cyrus cheers for his friend on the outside as the fans start chanting for Joey Orsome! Biggs knows that he won't get Orsome to tap on the Armbar, so he wrenches the arm a few times before releasing the hold, and stomping Orsome's shoulder joint a couple of times! Biggs reaches down to pull Orsome up, but Orsome counters by punching Biggs in the face! Biggs shambles back a bit, and gets nailed with another Punch to the Face by Orsome! Joey follows up by whipping Biggs into the corner! Orsome rushes at Biggs, and hits with a Running Elbow Shot to the face! Orsome then sits Biggs up on the turnbuckle, and pulls him off for a thunderous Gorilla Press Slam! Orsome goes for the cover, 1...2...Biggs gets a shoulder up! The fans are getting behind Orsome as he pulls Biggs back up to his feet and gives him a few chops to the chest, backing Biggs into the corner again! Orsome then mounts the turnbuckle, and proceeds to punch Biggs in the face again and again! The crowd counts along, “1! 2! 3! 4! 5! 6! 7! 8! 9! 10!”

Harvey: Orsome is on a roll, unloading on the arrogant superstar!

Chase: I hope Biggs can get out of this!

At this point, Cyrus jumps up onto the apron, and distracts Orsome! Joey pops down from the turnbuckle, and goes towards Cyrus. Before he reaches Cyrus, though, Cyrus hops back down to the floor, allowing Biggs to nail Orsome from behind with a Forearm Shot to the back of the head! As Orsome is hung up on the top turnbuckle, Biggs pulls him back, hooks his head, and hits with the Bigg Time!

Chase: This one is just about over!

Harvey: Biggs took advantage of the interference from his running buddy!

Biggs goes onto the top turnbuckle, and leaps off, hitting Orsome with the UFO Frog Splash! Biggs has Orsome pinned, 1...2...3! DING! DING! DING!

Winner: Biggs

Paige: Here is your winner, by pinfall, Biggs!

Harvey: Biggs better be thanking his lucky starts that Cyrus was there to help! Orsome had him going there!

Chase: A win is a win! The record book doesn't keep track of assists!

Cyrus slides into the ring and raises Biggs' hand in victory as "Spaceman" plays again. The crowd boos viciously as the Axis of Awesome celebrates and we cut backstage


The scene opens up backstage where Pence Weatherlight is pacing in his own locker room waiting on his new manager, Madok, to come back with information as to the recent letter he received. The letter, which had been signed by Jeff himself, stated that Pence would be suspended for two weeks time, and he was caught quite off guard by this. So as the door opened to his locker room Pence was ready for any sort of news that Madok would lay on him.

Pence: So how did it go Madok?

Madok took off his suit jacket and lay it on one of the benches he took a seat next to his jacket and sighed, shaking his head.

Pence: So did you get this suspension lifted or what?

Madok: I tried my best to get it lifted, but Jeff is pretty steadfast in his ways. So no Pence, you are still suspended for two more weeks and he is asking us to leave the premises until your suspension is over.

Pence scowled and let out an angry growl.

Pence: This is horse crap!

Madok: Oh and there is more that you should know...

Pence: Oh like what could possibly be worse than him denying the fans entertainment for the next two weeks?

Madok stood up and whispered it into his ear so the audio wouldn't pick it up and spread it across the arena.

Pence: What do you mean "Not at Shockwave"!? Jeff doesn't want me to invoke my rematch clause! Why the hell can't I!?

Madok: Well, he told me that is even more of a punishment than the suspension...you know it could have been a lot worse. He could have just fired you for deceiving him over your injuries.

Pence stomped towards the door and turned his head to Madok.

Pence: Come on Madok...I swear to God I will find a way into the title match, mark my words.

Madok followed Pence as he exited the locker room as the scene cuts to commercial.

[President Jeff]

We come back from commercial, and he scene opens up backstage where Max Carter is in his office and President Jeff walks right in.

Max: Ever heard of Knocking?

Jeff: Ever heard of, I’m the boss so I don’t need to knock.

Max: Question for you. The hell are you doing making matches. Letting Lively Wrestle Shadow, Our Overdrive Champion. And putting Streets in a match against a Mystery opponent. I thought I was running the show now and you we’re taking a back seat.

Jeff: Listen, I’m still the boss around here. And right now, Streets and Lively, they double crossed me. Its time for me to get pay back, and I’m going to do it my way

Max: That’s all fine, but just remember, I’m the General Manager, and I want you to let me do my job.

Jeff: I got no problem doing that, as long as you don’t get in my way of my business.

Max: Fair enough.

The two shake hands and Jeff leaves, only to have Jesse Nunez walk in. You hear the fans cheering as Jesse shows up in his ring gear.

Max: Here’s the 2009 Test for the Best winner. What can I do for you.

Jesse: I don’t know if you just saw, but Pence plans on making his way into my title match with Level One at Shockwave. Now I’m all for completion and all that stuff, but I earned my one on one shot at Level One for the title. I beat 3 men at Test for the Best.

Max: Don’t worry Jesse. You did earn the right for the match against Level One and it will be a one on one match. Pence’s rematch clause means nothing at this time. Pence knows this already. It will be you one on one with Level One at Shockwave.

Jesse: Thanks Max.

Max: I told you when I hired you that I would take care of you here. Its what I did in EWC, and its what I’m doing here.

Jesse: Good to know. I got a match to get ready for.
Jesse leaves as we go back to the ring.


Hellz Wind Staff by the Wu Tang Clan hit’s the PA and the arena erupts in Boo’s as Streets Wilson comes out to the ring.

Paige: From Stamford Connecticut, weighing in at 267 pounds, Streets Wilson

Harvey: At Test for the Best, we saw Streets turn on President Jeff.

Chase: In a big set up in the big reveal of Michael Lively being Death Wish

Streets gets into the ring and waits for his mystery opponent.

Chase: We been racking our brains all week trying to figure out who Streets Wilson’s opponent is.

Harvey: It could be anyone, but we’re about to find out.

Just then, “Raining Blood” By Static X hit’s the PA system and President Jeff comes out onto the stage with a microphone in hand and the fans cheer

Jeff: All week, I’ve been asked, Who’s the mystery opponent for Streets Wilson? Well, you know what Streets, you turning e at Test for the Best, the biggest mistake of your life. So I had to do pick someone I knew could not only beat you, but Hurt you. Let me introduce to you or Mystery opponent, someone you don’t know Streets. Someone who is making his APW Debut. Streets, your opponent…..ZERO!

Row Row Fight the Power hit’s the PA System and Streets stands in the middle of the ring ready for the fight. And just then, Zero slides into the ring, behind Streets and begins attacking him. The ref see’s this and calls for the bell to start the match

Streets Wilson Vs Zero

Zero attacks Streets to the corner and chops him which gets a nice reaction from the crowd. Zero Europeans uppercuts Streets and then throws him into the ropes. Streets grabs the ropes and slides out of the ring, which gets major heat from the Boston fans. A fans starts yelling at Streets and Streets yells back. Streets turns his attention back to the ring and Zero suicide dives through the ropes, taking out Streets. The fans cheer as Zero picks Streets up and rolls him back into the ring. Zero climbs to the top rope and jumps off with a cross body, but Streets moves and Zero hit’s the mat hard!

Chase: Zero went for a high risk move early and it cost him

Zero is up holding his stomach and Streets takes him down with a short arm clothesline. Streets pulls Zero up and head butts him. Zero goes to the corner and Streets comes in with The Fury in the Streets, Series of quick and powerful rights and lefts to the body followed by a devastating knife edge chop to the esophagus. Zero falls to the mat and Streets makes a cover. 1...2...Kick out. Streets stomps on Zero before lifting him up, throws him into the ropes and takes him down with a back elbow. Streets cocky walks over and picks Zero up and gives him a hammerlock body slam then bounces off the ropes and drops his knee on Zero’s face and covers. 1.…2.…Kick Out.

Harvey: Zero isn’t fairing to well right now.

Streets sits Zero up and locks in a chin lock. The ref checks for any chokes and Zero gets to his feet and fights out of it. Zero runs off the ropes, but gets caught in the Street Side Slam. Streets hooks the leg for another cover. 1.…..2.….Kick Out. Streets pulls Zero back up and grabs him for a bulldog and goes for it, but gets pushes off and hit’s the corner chest first. Streets stumbles back into an Atomic Drop from Zero, then a Jaw Breaker that brings Streets back to the corner. Zero climbs up and begins punching Streets and the fans count. 1...2..3...4...5..6...7...8..9.……10. Zero jumps down and Streets falls flat on his face. The fans cheer and Zero rolls him over and makes the cover. 1.…2.….kick out

Chase: The fans are really behind Zero here.

Streets gets up and gets Head butted by Zero. Zero goes to throws Streets to the corner, but Streets reverses it. Streets charges at Zero, but Zero moves. Streets hit’s the corner and Zero rolls him up in a school boy. 1...2...kick out. Both get up and Streets is quick to kick Zero in the stomach and sets up for the Dangerous DDT, but Zero is quick to brings Streets to the corner and spears him. Zero chops Streets and brings him to the middle of the ring and hooks him up for a suplex, but Streets blocks it and gets a few knee shots in on Zero. Streets then sets Zero up and picks him up for a power bomb, but Zero punches Streets in the head and flips over into a sun set flip. 1.…..2.…..3

Winner: Zero

Zero is quick to get out of the ring and Streets is surprised with Zero getting the pin fall out of no where.

Chase: Big win by Zero here.

Harvey: Totally took Streets off Guard.

Chase: To be fair, Streets had no way in getting ready for this match.

Streets is upset and Zero heads up the ramp. President Jeff is still there and he shakes Zero’s hand and Zero heads backstage. Jeff then gets on the mic

Jeff: Hey Streets, I’m not done with you just yet. Next week, I’m putting you in another match. This time, I’ll tell you who your fighting. Next week, its going to be Streets Wilson Verses……….ME!

Jeff smiles has his music hit’s the PA

Chase: I don’t think this is going to be a match. I think its going to be a fight.

Harvey: Either way, I look forward to it.

Jeff and Streets stare each other down as we go to commercial

[President Jeff]

We come back from Commercial and Standing Backstage is Cindy Shannon and Jason Royce

Cindy: At this time, please Welcome, Jason Royce

Boo’s are heard from the crowd

Cindy: You asked for this time Jason, what’s on your mind?

Jason: You know something. At this time last year, my career took a turn for the best. I became one half of the APW Tag Team Champions. At this time last year, Hardcore Ice was the best tag team in this business. Now, what am I doing now. I have nothing going for me. And while I have nothing going for me, new guys come in left and right and it seems that they get more attention to me. I’m an APW Original. I helped build this company and I demand a little more respect than what I’ve been getting lately. I’m the Legacy Jason Royce Damit, and I plan to make sure everyone know’s that.

Just then Jason looks off to the side with a confused look on his face

Jason: Who the hell are you?

The camera zooms out a bit and a new APW superstar, Joe Martinez walks into the picture and Cindy puts the mic to his lips

Joe: The name is Joe Martinez, my friends call me J-Mart.

He extends his hand to Jason Royce and Royce grabs the microphone instead.

Royce: I’m going to make sure that you don’t become another one of those “New Guys” who come in and get title shots before I do. I’m “The Legacy” Jason Royce. Remember that.

Jason jumps J-Mart out of the way and walks away as we go back to ringside.


Nicky Paige: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and is a non-title match!

“King Nothing,” by Metallica hits the PA as John Green enters to thunderous cheers from the crowd during the guitar solo. Sparks and fireworks are shooting off as he strikes his “Retribution” pose and heads down the ramp, smiling and slapping hands with the fans.

Paige: Making his way to the ring first, from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 265 pounds, “The Retribution Killer” John Green!

Darren Harvey: John Green came up just short in the Test for the Best Tournament, losing to Jesse Nunez in the finals in one heck of a match!

Johnny Chase: Green versus Nunez was something else, but tonight, Green has to be focused as he faces off against the Xtreme Champion, Chris Cyrus!

Green slides into the ring, and throws his shirt into the crowd awaiting the arrival of his opponent. Black Sabbath's “Iron Man” plays over the speakers as the fans quickly start booing. Chris Cyrus takes his sweet time emerging from behind the curtain, and once on the stage, he smugly peers out into the crowd. The crowd's boos grow even louder as Biggs joins Chris Cyrus on stage.

Paige: And his opponent, from Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 240 pounds, accompanied by Biggs, he is the APW Xtreme Champion, Chris Cyrus!

Chase: Here's a man who successfully defended the Xtreme Championship while avoiding purposefully going hardcore! What a talent!

Harvey: Don't forget, he had help from Biggs!

Chase: It was perfectly legal in the context of the match! They are the Axis of Awesome, after all!

Cyrus has his belt clasped around his waist as he makes his way down the ramp, threatening to hit the fans as he heads towards the ring. Biggs stands outside of the ring clapping as Cyrus heads up the steel steps, goes in between the ropes, and climbs up to the middle rope to soak in the boos from the crowd. He hops down, hands his belt to the ref, and the ref calls for the bell! DING! DING! DING!

Chris Cyrus vs. John Green

Green and Cyrus circle around the ring, staring each other down, neither man wanting to be the first to move in. Eventually, Green moves in for the attack, but Cyrus steps back and counters by giving the Retribution Killer a couple of Forearm Shots to the face! Cyrus winds up for a haymaker, but Green blocks it and answers with a few fists of his own, staggering Cyrus back a bit! Green follows up by nailing Cyrus with a Running Clothesline, and quickly pulls him back up to deliver a Suplex! John Green gives Cyrus a couple of stomps before pulling him back up and whipping him towards the ropes! Cyrus ducks an attempted Clothesline, and responds on the rebound by hitting Green square in the face with a Spinning Heel Kick! As Green groggily gets to all fours, Cyrus backs up a bit and runs in, delivering a brutal Soccer Kick to the ribs of his opponent! As John Green holds his ribs in pain, Cyrus pulls him up to a standing position, grabbing a hold of Greens head to apply a Side Headlock! Cyrus yells out, “Headlock!” as Biggs tries to get a “Headlock” chant going on the outside! The crowd boos Cyrus viciously.

Harvey: That's not a popular move with the crowd, but then again, Cyrus has never been one to pander to the crowd!

As Cyrus wrenches in the Headlock, Green shoves him off towards the ropes! On the rebound, Cyrus takes Green down with a Spear! He hooks the far leg.... Not even a one count! Cyrus stays on the attack, giving Green a few Standing Elbow Drops before getting down to both knees and wrapping both hands around Green's throat the choke him! The fans boo loudly as the ref starts the mandatory five count, “1...2...3...4...” Cyrus lets go at the last second! The Retribution Killer coughs a bit as Cyrus pulls him back up to a vertical base, and Cyrus delivers Russian Leg Sweep! Cyrus floats over into the cover, 1....2....Green kicks out! Cyrus gives Green a few punches to the head before mounting the top turnbuckle! Cyrus and Biggs give each other the thumbs up, and Cyrus leaps off the turnbuckle, going for a Frog Splash! Green rolls out of the way at the last second, and the fans cheer wildly!

Harvey: Cyrus took a little bit too much time up there, and he paid the price!

Chase: He was acknowledging that he was using his friend's move! It was the respectful thing to do!

Harvey: Maybe so, but it took him too long!

John Green yanks Cyrus up to a vertical base, and locks in a Full Nelson! He swings his opponent back and forth a bit, shaking him like a rag doll before giving Cyrus a Full Nelson Suplex! Green bridges his back, pinning Cyrus' shoulders to the mat, 1...2...Cyrus kicks out! As Cyrus is still on the mat, Green locks in an Armbar, working on the arm of the Xtreme Champion! After a bit, Green realizes that he won't get the tap out with the Armbar, so he releases the hold and gets to his knees while maintaining a hold on the arm. He then begins to drill his knee repeatedly into the elbow joint of Chris Cyrus, drawing loud cheers from the crowd!

Harvey: John Green's smash-mouth style is very popular with the fans!

Chase: I'll be honest, I don't care much for it...

After a few knees, Green pulls Cyrus back up to a vertical base, and twists his arm, putting more pressure on the elbow joint! Green twists it again, and this time follows up with a Short Arm Clothesline, sending Cyrus to the mat! As Cyrus gets up, Green gets a running start, and nails him in the face with a High Knee! As Cyrus spins around due to the impact, Green kicks him in the gut, hooks him in position, and hoists him up to hit with a thunderous Powerbomb! The Retribution Killer goes for another cover, 1...2...Cyrus gets a shoulder up! Green gets to his feet and signals that the match is almost over, much to the delight of the crowd!

Chase: It looks like Green is going to try and put Cyrus away right now!

Harvey: What is that weasel doing on the outside!?

At this point, Biggs has hopped upon to the apron, drawing the attention of the ref! As Green is pulling Cyrus back up, Cyrus nails him with a huge Low Blow, and hooks him up in a Urinagi position, sending Green down with the Straight to Hell! Biggs hops off the apron as Cyrus covers his opponent, 1...2...3! DING! DING! DING!

Winner: Chris Cyrus

Paige: Here is your winner, by pinfall, Chris Cyrus!

Harvey: That is the second match in a row that Biggs has helped Cyrus win! It's no wonder Cyrus found himself a running buddy!

Chase: It's a brilliant alliance, one that benefits both wrestlers!

“Iron Man” begins to play over the speakers again. The fans are pissed as the ref raises Cyrus' hand, and Biggs grabs his buddy's Xtreme Title Belt, handing it to him. The Axis of Awesome celebrates as John Green rolls around on the mat in pain.
The camera’s cut backstage and we see Zero in the parking garage with his bags, and out of no where, Streets Wilson and Michael Lively start attacking him. The smash his face into his car and then they open the drivers door stick Zero’s head in. Lively holds Zero and Streets slams the door shut on Zero’s head. Zero body goes limp and falls to the concrete.

Street: Tell your boss that tonight, He messed with the wrong Duo.

Streets and Lively high five each other and then head back into the arena.

[President Jeff]

...Static.

...The chilling sounds of a woman's scream muffle in the background.

...Suddenly the scream stops as a series of short clips of a upcoming APW superstar are quickly shown before cutting to black.

"SALVATION...SOON."

August 5. 2009.

We go back to ringside for our next match

Rob Zombies "Never Gonna Stop Me" hits the speakers sending the fans to their feet for their Overdrive champion. The man steps out on the ramp wearing the Overdrive title around his waist.

Paige: And his opponent, from Dallas, Texas, weighing in at 295 pounds, he is the APW Overdrive Champion, SHADOW!!!

Chase: there he is the Overdrive champion.

Harvey: Yes sir, but tonight isn't about the belt, it's about beating the hell out of Michael Lively.

Shadow walks down the ramp giving the fans his love. He stops at the bottom of the ramp, reaches back and un-straps that title. He hosts it in the air as the fans let out a huge pop for Shadow. The man then rolls into the ring, gets to his feet, and stares out at the filled arena. The ref takes the belt handing it over to the time keeper as Shadows face turns deadly serious as he then turns toward the ramp.

The lights then dim in the arena as the fans erupt in hatred. They know what is coming as the blue light begin to flicker and the fake snow starts to fall from the rafters. AFI's "Miseria Cantare" begins to serenade as the fans start to chant.

"LIVELY SUCKS...LIVELY SUCKS"

Paige: Ft. Lauderdale Florida standing 6' 1" weighing in at 225 lbs...he is MICHAEL LIVELY!!!

The man makes his way out hood draped over his head. He peeks out, strikes the JESUS pose and then flips it back as he slaps his chest talking shit to the surrounding fans. Lively struts toward the ring clearing his throat and launching a few loogies toward the lucky ringside fans. Michael stops about where Shadow did turns around as his shoulders read "The Hottest Shit Going" he flips up his vest reveling his newly air brushed tights. It seems to have a picture of Shadow buried up to his waist in sand with Lively towering over him with what one would assume is a golden shower raining down upon Shadow.

Harvey: Oh how I thought we would never see a pair of air brushed tights again.

Chase: Well, he isn't signed yet, so there is still a chance.

Harvey: That is so disrespectful to have your opponent portrayed on your tights like that.

Chase: It's Michael Lively, he is all about disrespect, creating cheap heat, and getting under peoples skin.

Harvey: Well he's under mine, and I hope he gets his tail whipped here tonight.

Michael Lively Vs Shadow


Lively enters the ring, and strikes another pose as he shoots shit eating grim to the fans. They respond loudly with over whelming disdain for Lively as he then takes of his vest. He tosses it out on the timekeepers head. The man pulls it off ans shoots an evil eye toward Lively who just chuckles at the man. The JESUS then fixates his eyes on the beast he is set to face. The bell rings, and Lively quickly climbs the turnbuckles behind him lifting his arms in the air. The fans shoot a roaring round of boo's his way. He hopes down and Shadow turns toward the fans hoists an arm in the air. They jump to their feet and let out ear shrieking cheers. Michael takes this chance of opportunity and charges toward Shadow with bad intentions. The big man turns around shoving those intentions right down his throat with a bog boot that glances of the side of Lively's cheek bone. The White Lion's head snaps back as his body twirls from the forceful blow. A wad of spit flies into the air as the self proclaimed JESUS fall out of the ring through the middle of the ropes.

Harvey: Hell of a way to start the match.

Chase: Lively came at him with a full head of steam, and ran smack into a wall.

Harvey: A wall with a boot on it.

Chase: What?

Harvey: Oh, it looks like Shadow is heading outside after the JESUS.

As the big mans feet hit the floor the ref begins his count, and the fans ringside explode to their feet to catch a better glimpse of the action. Michael Lively gets to his feet still groggy from the first brutal boot, and barely ducks another as Shadow charges toward him. Lively quickly drops down with toe hold causing the man to fall into the splits outside the ring.

Chase: Oooh...

Harvey: Hope...man there isn't much to say...except ouch.

Chase: Yeah men aren't supposed to do that.

Lively takes this moment to roll back into the ring breaking up the count. He takes a few moments to gather his thoughts. He then climbs outside the ring on the apron. He lifts his arm in the air as if calling for the big man to rise. Shadow gets up and Lively takes off down the apron in a sprint. He leaps into the air with a running shooting star press. Shadow notices Lively out of the corner of his eye, quickly reacts and catches the man. Before doing so his hips had already begun to rotate creating the power needed to spin Lively around and crash him back first to the thin mat outside with a violent twisting power slam. The man bounces up with adrenalin as Lively's back arches and his face winces in pain. Not wasting a second Shadow grabs a hold of the heavenly locks of Michael Lively and drags hi to his feet. He rolls the Hottest Shit Going into the ring and follows suit. As he gets in the ring he drops an elbow right in the chest of Lively. A gasp of air is released from the mans chest as the force of Shadows body crashes against his. Shadow sits up smiling at his performance. He rolls over to a knee and stands. His big body steps back hits the ropes giving him an extra spring forward and drops another to the mat catching nothing but canvas. Lively had rolled out of the way. Michael gets to his feet just as Shadow does. With a split second advantage the JESUS had lunged toward the mans leg drop kicking the knee right out from under him. Shadow screams in agony as his leg hyper extends slightly and his large frame hits the mat.

Chase: Lively had game plan, and it seems the first portion has been put in motion.

Harvey: A smart plan at that, taking out the big mans wheel. With an injured leg it will be hard to generate power.

Lively quickly takes a hold of Shadows ankle press the leg outward and drops a knee of his own in the side of the buckled knee. Lively quickly locks the man in a clover leaf and gets him over. The pressure is brutal on the mans knee. Shadow reaches out getting a grip on the ropes forcing the ref to break the hold. Lively reluctantly lets the clover leaf loose. He walks to the other side of the ring like a vulture waiting for his prey. Shadow uses the ropes to get to his feet, and limbs a bit looking for Lively. Michael runs toward the big man with a leaping superman punch. Shadow steps aside and swings a powerful blow to the side of Lively's head as he goes by perfectly times and scouted by the big man. Lively hits the mat, quickly scrambles to his feet and eats two knees to the mid-section and is forced into the corner where the big man dominates Lively with a few heavy shots to the face. Shadow bends down hoists Lively on his shoulders, then gorilla press him into the air with a release. As Lively comes back down the big man whips a knee forward catching Lively's ribs. The high flying savior hits the mat gasping for air with pain painted on his face. Shadow picks Lively up, gives him a whip into the ropes then catches him with a tilt a whirl slam driving the mans back to the mat sending a nasty shock through the injured ribs. Not waisting a second Shadow hooks the legs of Lively and pulls back. The ref slides in rapidly checking the shoulders and begins the count.

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Chase: That was a close one.

Harvey: Well, it looks like Shadow's leg isn't laboring him that much, and he is still just as powerful.

Chase: Which makes him plenty of dangerous.

The big man rises to his feet as does Lively. He taps his leg as the fans go nuts. It looks like he going for another big boot which started the match off so well. Lively ducks under the boot. Shadow turns around and catches one of Lively's right in the gut. Lively quickly drapes an arm over, hooks the pants of Shadow, plants his feet and tries to power the man up for a sup lex. Lively gets him erect (ooh sickos stop thinking that). Lively tries to let the blood rush to his head (I said stop) but the weight of the man proves to be a little too much for Lively. Michael stumbles forward and begins to loose his hold. Shadow falls back down to his fee but goes over the top rope and plants himself on the apron. He tries to reverse the sup lex and get Lively out of the ring. Lively blocks it with his leg, the arms come free, and Shadow nails Lively in the face. He swings again missing as the JESUS ducks and thrusts his shoulder into the stomach of Shadow. Lively grabs the top rope catapults himself over, sunset flips, and nails Shadow with a power bomb that takes them both crashing to the floor. The fans leap in the air and begin chanting "APW-APW-APW" as the men lie on the floor writhing in pain. Michael Lively is the first to get up, and stumble to the ring. He slowly rolls under the rope and gets to his feet. Shadow has begun to move, and has planted himself on one knee outside. His hand reaches around to the back of his head which collided with the floor very hard. Lively sprints to one side of the ring hitting the ropes and then comes barreling toward the side he just left. His eyes focused in Shadow, Lively jumps into the air, front flips trying a rolling tackle on the now standing Shadow. Ryback a champion for a reason spots the attack from Lively and quickly plants his feet. He catches Lively in power bomb position, steps aside using his momentum and swings him into the guard railing. The JESUS's body crashes against the steel as it moves back into the front row causing the fans to stand.

Chase: Oh My God...he just killed JESUS.

Harvey: I can't believe he had the strength to catch Lively's front flip, and whip him into the railing. Shadow is so impressive.

The Overdrive champion lifts his arms in the air proud of the damage he just created, and full of adrenalin. Shadow rips the mat from the floor exposing concrete below. The man then grabs a hold of Lively who seems lifeless. He hooks him in a sidewalk slam position walks up the ring steps. He carefully takes a few steps on the apron, jumps and send Lively to the cold concrete below. The fans roar as Lively gets punished. Shadow gets to his feet and rolls in to the ring. The ref scolds him telling him the action needs to get back in the ring. Lively by this point rolled to his stomach and tries to get up. His breathing heavy, and body riddled with pain. Lively tries to climb up the apron and Shadow walks over grabbing some hair to give him a hand up. Lively sends nasty right hand into the ribs of Shadow. He follows it up with a left which lets the grip on Lively's hair loose. The man climbs back in the ring and catches a hefty forearm to his back. Lively's head is put between Shadows legs. The Overdrive champion then clutches his arms around the waist of Lively and hoists him up for a power bomb. While upright in full sit up position Lively steadies himself locking his legs around the mans neck. Lively then folds his arms like Rick Rude behind his head, and then begins swiveling his hips in the face of Shadow.

Chase: Yuck...is he..

Harvey: Grinding Shadows face...I think so.

Chase: I think I just threw up in my mouth.

Shadow lets loose of the power bomb and Lively jumps down. The mans face red from embarrassment as he realized he just got his face party boy-ed by Michael Lively. Not missing his chance Lively jumps into the air catching Shadow right in the mush with gorgeous drop kick. This sends the man to the mat, and he rolls to his side quickly getting up. Lively hits the ropes front flips in the air catching the man as he stands with a bulldog. Shadow hits the mat face first. Lively hooks an arm rolling the man to his back, grabs one leg and gets himself a pin.
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Chase: It's going to take more than that to put this big man away.

Harvey: Well, I hate to admit it but Lively is no slouch, and doesn't seem to be any where close to spent either. Lively gets up, strikes the I am JESUS pose which sends the fans into a fit of rage as the boo violently toward the arrogant man. Lively then steps through the ropes, and climbs turnbuckles to the top rope. Once up there the man dusts off his shoulder, makes sure to fix his chest hair and then outstretches his arm in a crucifix pose.

Chase: What an ego filled jerk.

Harvey: Looks like it is going to cost him.

Shadow like a freight train ran right over, scaled the turn buckles, and clutched a firm grip on Lively's throat. He then performs a leaping choke slam on Lively which sends the entire arena to the their feet as the break out into a chant.

"FUCK YOU JESUS...FUCK YOU JESUS"

Shadow crawls over to Lively who had hit the ground hard and twisted completely around from the force of that move. He then rolls Lively over, and goes for a tired pin as he drapes his body across Lively.

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NO....close one!!!

Chase: How the hell did he kick out of that one.

Harvey: I'm done talking I just want to watch.

Shadow gets up looking a little miffed that Lively took that abuse and still kicked out. Michael grabs the ropes pulling himself up as Shadow looks on. Fury fills his eyes as he steps forward to exchange with Lively. Lively sees him coming gives a bounce off the rope to swing the first blow. He catches Shadow right above the eye splitting him open. Shadow answers with a right of his own which staggers Lively a bit. Lively tries another right but is caught with a devastating uppercut that annihilates his nose. Blood explodes everywhere as the fans scream holy shit. Lively woozy from the blow tries to roll to his right to avoid anymore damage. His left arm goes up in defense as the right grabs the soft mess of shit in the middle of his face. He eats a glancing right as he moves out. He then steps forward with a superman punch that dazes Shadow. Lively then back flips kicking the man under the chin. Shadow hits the ropes as Lively lands on his knee. Michael leaps forward with a flying knee just as Shadow rebounds off the rope. The Overdrive champion is dropped to the ground by the forceful blow. Lively bends over to position him in the corner as blood drips from his face like a leaky faucet. Lively then wastes no time and tires to get to the top rope. Blood now staining his chest area as it runs down his face. Lively wipes his face and flings his hands out to the first row covering a few fans with his blood. He drags his thumb across his throat leaps out inverting his body in a shooting star press bringing his body fully back around for a leg drop.

Chase: THE PRELUDE...

Harvey: SHADOW MOVED!!!

Lively crashes and burns, he rolls over to his side in pain as blood begins to pool on the mat. His eyes swelling shut and full of water from the excruciating pain brought on by his nose getting puzzle pieced earlier. Shadow gets to his feet, takes a few deep breaths. Lively gets up and quickly gets hoisted into the air in a reverse crucifix hold from Shadow.

Chase: THE ECLIPSE...If he nails this Lively's done.

Harvey: Say Goodbye....

Lively squirms free hits his feet. Turns sideways, Shadow spins around to eat a stiff super kick right on the chin. The Overdrive champion drops back wards hitting his back as Lively falls on top grabbing a leg for the pin and the crowd boo’s

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Winner by DQ: Michael Lively

Jeff is laying in punches, and Lively is able to roll out of the ring, jumps the ring barrier and heads out through the crowd and Jeff goes after him.

All of a sudden, a huge man dressed in a black and red pants length singlet and executioner style cuffs and boots steps over the top rope and takes the ref out from behind with a Double Axe Handle Smash! The man is impressively large, standing about 7'5" and looking to be well over 420 pounds of muscle! He then nails Shadow with a ring shaking Clothesline!

Harvey: Who the heck is this!?

Chase: I don't know who this mysterious big man is!

The crowd is in an uproar as the large man pulls Shadow back up, wrapping both of his hands around the throat of Shadow, pulling him back up to a vertical base. He then hoists him up and delivers a Two Handed Choke Bomb! Lively just stands there and nods before slowly turning and exiting the ring. He makes his way up the ramp as the big man continues to beat down Shadow!

Harvey: We have never seen Shadow physically dominated like this!

As the mysterious man continues to stomp Shadow, "Spaceman" hits the PA as Biggs comes out to enormous boos. He stands at the top of the ramp, with his trademark smirk across his face and a mic in hand! The large man locks in a Sleeper Hold from behind Shadow, holds him standing there, Shadow's feet almost off the ground, as Biggs walks down the ramp and talks.

Biggs: Shadow! Hey Shadow! I see that you've met my good friend, The Beast! I know that you've been trying to duck my challenge for quite some time now, but now you have to accept, because until you do, The Beast will keep coming at you, and he will keep on coming at you!

Biggs has reached the ring at this point, climbs up the steps and enters the ring. Shadow is trying to pull The Beast's arm from around his neck. Shadow's struggles are in vain though, his face slowly tursns red.

Biggs: Just try and ignore me know, Shadow! Whether you put your Overdrive Title on the line or not, it doesn't matter to me, to I want to face you one-on-one in the ring!

Biggs tosses the mic down and mounts the top turnbuckle as The Beast lets go of the Hanging Sleeper Hold. The Beast places his foot across the throat of Shadow, holding him down while Biggs leaps off the turnbuckle for a UFO Frog Splash! Biggs starts to laugh manically as he and The Beast exit the ring, leaving Shadow laid out in the ring! The crowd is in a hushed silence, shocked at what they've seen.

Harvey: I cannot believe it! Biggs is such a coward, using The Beast to take Shadow down!

Chase: Shadow has no choice but to accept Biggs' challenge now! What other choice does he have?

Harvey: Unfortunately, I have to agree with you! We've never seen a force dominate Shadow in the way The Beast did!

Biggs raises The Beast's arm at the top of the ramp as APW Overdrive goes to commercial break.

[President Jeff]

We come back from commercial break and were back in the parking garage and President Jeff is still chasing after Lively. A Car is heard starting up and Lively jumps into the back seat and you see Streets Driving away as Jeff just barely misses catching the car. Jeff slams his hands on a car in frusteration as we go to the ring for our main event


Nicky Paige: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and is your APW Overdrive Main Event!

Adema’s “The Way You Like It” hits the speakers as Slade Craven enters the arena to thunderous cheers from the crowd!

Paige: Making his way to the ring first, weighing in at 235 pounds, from Dallas, Texas, Slade Craven!

Harvey: Slade Craven had a great showing at Test for the Best, beating Joey Orsome in the first round before succumbing to John Green in the second. However, it was an extremely competitive match!

Chase: Slade has the unenviable task of taking on the winner of the tournament, Jessie Nunez, here tonight!

Slade slaps hands with the fans as he makes his way down the ramp, and rolls into the ring. He walks to the nearest turnbuckle, steps up and motions to the crowd, drawing loud cheers from his fans!

"Basic Thugonomics Remix" begins to play on the PA. The fans jump out of their seats cheering. People watching at home see Jesse's titantron playing on their screen for a few moments. Then it returns to the stage area and Jesse is standing there looking down at his feet with his forearms crossed in front of him. He stands there for a few moments as then Jesse lifts his head up and gives a smirk as he then puts his arms in the air doing the “Word Life” hands as the fans cheer. The camera zooms out from the rafters to show the whole arena on their feet. The camera then zooms back in front of Jesse along with his wife Victoria. Jesse is wearing his black "The Prodigy" t-shirt with a chain with dog tags around his neck. He also has on a black hat on his head. The hat reads "The Prodigy" on the front and his name on the back, the hat is tilted slightly to the right of his head so that is barely covering over his right eye but he could still see and you could still see his eye barely. Every time the song starts to scratch, Jesse does the “You Can’t See Me” wave with his right arm which has the black basketball shooting sleeve on it.

Paige: And his opponent, accompanied by his wife Victoria, weighing in at 240 pounds, from Phoenix, Arizona, “The Prodigy” Jesse Nuñez!

Harvey: What an ovation for the winner of the Test for the Best Tournament! This match will have an interesting dynamic, because both men are of similar size, but tout much different in ring styles! Slade Craven uses a quick paced, aerial assault to keep his foes on their toes, while Jessie wrestles the American Strong style.

Chase: That, and they’re both fan favorites!

Jesse looks around the stadium and sees everybody cheering him around the arena. Jesse then runs and slides into the ring. He slides into the ring. As he stands up he looks around at the fans once more. Jesse walks to the furthest turnbuckle away from him as he climbs to the middle turnbuckle he puts the "Word Life" fingers in the air holding it in both hands, as he does gold sparks fall from the rafters around the ring. Jesse jumps down as the sparks continue to fall; he does the same on the opposite turnbuckle, the sparks end. Jesse then takes his hat off and throws it into the crowd. He also takes off his t-shirt and throws it at the opposite side of the crowd. He walks over to the furthest turnbuckle and he begins to throw punches to get him warmed up. He then takes off his chain with the dog tags on it and hands it to someone at ringside. His theme music begins to die off.

Just then, Put you on game by Lupe Fiasco blasts the PA system and out comes Level One with the World Title over his shoulder and the crowd is hating him as Jesse and Slade both just look at him, confused as to why he’s out here.

Chase: Why is he out here now.

Harvey: I don’t know, but it looks like he’s coming out way

Level One puts a headset on and sits next to Chase and Harvey.

Level One: Good evening gentilmen.

Chase: Why are you out here Level One?

Level One: I want to see what all this hype about Jesse Nunez is, first hand. The guy has always been a joke, I just want to see what I’m up against at Shockwave.

The two men shake hands in the middle of the ring as the ref calls for the bell. DING! DING! DING!

Jesse Nuñez vs. Slade Craven

Harvey: What a show of respect by these two competitors before the start of the match! But now it’s time for business!

Jesse and Slade tie up in the middle of the ring! Jesse uses his strength advantage to push Slade back a bit, but after a few steps, Slade has a surge of strength of his own, and backs Jesse up a couple of steps! Both men continue to jockey for position, prompting the fans to get dueling chants going! “Let's go Jesse! Let's go Slade! Let's go Jesse! Let's go Slade!” Jesse gets the advantage and slides Slade into a Headlock! He wrenches Slade's head a few times before tossing him towards the ropes, and on the rebound, takes Slade down with a Spinebuster! Jesse pulls Slade right back up and whips him towards the ropes! The Prodigy then runs to the opposite ropes, and tries to hit Jesse with a Flying Shoulder Block! Slade rolls under the attempted Shoulder Block, sending Jesse crashing to the mat! Both men are quickly to their feet, and as Nuñez charges towards Slade, Slade counters with a Japanese Arm Drag! As Jesse gets back to a vertical base, Slade gets a running start, and nails him with a Flying Forearm! Jesse gets back up to get hit with a Flying Forearm again, and on the third time up, he ducks Slade's latest attempt at the Flying Forearm! As Slade lands, Jesse grabs him up from behind for a Spin Out Powerbomb! The crowd is cheering loudly!

Harvey: The fans are split right down the middle, and so far this has been an even match! Neither man has gained a distinct advantage!

Chase: It's still early in the match!

Level One: I expect Jesse to screw up some how. Look at him, the guy is useless. Him winning the Test for the Best tournament was a fluke.

Jesse pulls Slade up by the head, and gives him a bunch a punches to the face, mixing up Snap Jabs in there, and ending the combo with a Toe Kick to the gut, quickly followed up with a Dropkick to the head! As Slade falls to the mat, Jesse follows up by giving him a couple of Standing Elbow Drops, and after the third Elbow Drop, he stands straight up and appeals to the crowd, drawing loud cheers! Jesse then turns back to Slade and pulls him up to his feet. He then whips Slade hard into the corner! As Slade stumbles out of the corner, Jesse runs up and takes him down with a Running STO! Jesse goes for a cover, 1
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Chase: Jesse knows that he's not going to put Slade away with those moves, but he does know that he'll wear Slade down little by little each time he has to kick out!

Harvey: It's smart wrestling like that that helped Jesse win the tournament!

Level One: Jesse isn’t a smart wrestler. Look at who he beat in the finals, John Green. Enough Said.

Victoria is cheering her husband on from the outside as Jesse maintains focus on his opponent, locking in a Reverse Chinlock on the high flier! He pulls back hard on Slade's chin, torquing the neck! Jesse shifts his knee into small of Slade's back, putting even more pressure on the neck! As Slade shows no signs of giving up, Jesse pulls back real hard once more, and releases the hold! Jesse gets to his feet, and motions for Slade to get up. As Slade slowly gets to his feet, Jesse steps in to pull him up faster, allowing Slade to give him a few punches to the gut! Jesse is taken aback, allowing Slade to pop up and deliver a High Dropkick to the head! This sends Jesse crashing back first into the corner, and Slade runs towards him, hopping up to hit with a Monkey Flip! As Jesse holds his back in pain on the mat, Slade quickly mounts the turnbuckle, and leaps off to connect with a Corkscrew Moonsault! Slade has him pinned,
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Chase: Slade used Jesse's defenses against him, using that Leg Drop to not only hit with the force of the legs, but to drive the arms into his opponent's face!

Harvey: What a creative move by Slade Craven!

Level One: Slade needs to stay on Jesse here and finish him.

As Jesse holds his face in pain, Slade goes over to his opponent's legs. Slade Craven grabs a hold of Jesse's foot, and DDT's it into the mat! Slade stomps the ankle joint, trying to do more damage to Jesse's leg! As Jesse is laid out on the mat, Slade runs to the ropes and jumps off, going for a Springboard Leg Drop! Jesse rolls out of the way at just the last second, sending Slade's bum right into the mat! As Slade sits there in pain, Jesse gets a running start, and drives his knee right into the face and chest of Slade Craven! Slade's head whiplashes into the mat, and he holds the back of his head as Jesse pulls him up to his feet. Jesse gives his adversary a Belly to Belly Suplex! The Prodigy follows up with a couple of stomps to head, pulls him back up, and whips him into the ropes! Jesse hits with a ring shaking Sidewalk Slam! The fans are on their feet as Nuñez pops right back up, walks over to Slade's head, and waves his hand right in front of his face! “YOU CAN'T SEE ME!” Jesse and the crowd shout as Jesse runs towards ropes to his left, bounds off, and gets about a foot away from the downed Slade. At this point, Jesse dusts his shoulder off, and then falls with a Closed Fist right into the skull of Slade connecting with the KoneXion! The fans are going crazy as Jesse signals for The Resurrection!

Harvey: This one could be over shortly!

Level One: Gayest wrestling move ever!

Slade slowly gets to his feet, and Jesse lifts him onto his shoulders! Before Jesse can deliver his move, Slade gives him a couple of elbows to the side of the head, and slips down, nailing the surprised Jesse with The Mercy Drive! (Standing Flipping Fameasser) Slade places an arm over the chest of Jesse,
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kick out by The Prodigy! The dueling chants are going in full force as both competitors slowly get to their feet! Slade Craven is just barely to his feet first, and takes the first swing! He connects, but Jesse Nuñez answers with a punch of his own! The two men trade punches back and forth multiple times, until Slade gets the advantage, punching Nuñez in the face again and again! As Jesse is staggered, Slade jumps up real quick like, and hits with a Standing Headscissors Takedown! Slade follows up by pulling Jesse to his feet and whips him into the corner! Slade then grabs a hold of Jesse's head, steps up onto the middle turnbuckle, and jumps off to his with a Tornado DDT! Slade goes for the cover again,
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Jesse kicks out again!

Chase: Slade has been on a real roll!

Harvey: Both men have really given it their all! Both have had control of the match at one point or another, but the winner will probably be the one who is able to gain control and keep it! It looks like Slade might be on that path right now!

Slade pulls Jesse back up, and whips him towards the ropes again! Jesse goes for another Japanese Armdrag, but Jesse lands on his feet, and gives Slade a Hip Toss to the mat! Slade holds his back as he gets up, and Jesse capitalizes by hooking him up for a Spinning Fisherman's Suplex! Jesse bridges into a pin,
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Slade wriggles out of the pin! Jesse motions for Slade to get back up, and once he's up, Jesse hits with the Throwback! Jesse's fans are cheering loudly, as Slade's fans chant to try and will him on!

Harvey: Either way this match goes, either man will have earned it!

Level One: Jesse has earned nothing in this match.

Jesse pulls Slade back up again, and again, hoists him onto his shoulders! The Prodigy is going for the Resurrection again, but again, Slade elbows him in the side of the head and slips out! Slade Craven gives Jesse a kick to the gut, and hooks the head for the Fly Fly, but Jesse shoves him off, and grabs him from behind to get him in position for The 602 (Unprettier)! Slade slips out, and drop kicks Jesse in the back and Jesse goes through the ropes to the outside.

Level One: I’ll be right back

The ref keeps Slade from going outside of the ring and Level One grabs Jesse and smashes his head into the ring post. Slade doesn’t see this and Level One rolls Jesse back into the ring. Slade waits on Jesse to get up, and as Jesse turns around to face him, he's nailed right in the face with The Kliq Kick! Slade goes straight to the cover, 1...2...3! DING! DING! DING!

Winner: Slade Craven

Paige: Here is your winner, by pinfall, Slade Craven!

Harvey: This can only be described as an upset! This is a huge win for Slade Craven, getting the victory over the #1 Contender for the APW Heavyweight Championship!

Chase: With the help from Level One!

Slade celebrates his victory then leaves the ring as Level One enters it. With the world title in hand, Level One waits for Jesse to get up and then nails Jesse in the head with the belt and then starts laying in the punches to Jesse’s head.

Harvey: C’mon, Jesse just had a hard fought match. He’s defenseless.

Level One takes his shirt off and begins choking Jesse with it and then fans begins to cheer as Pence Weatherlight rushes the ring and slides in. Level One see’s him and quickly grabs his belt and slides out of the ring.

Chase: Pence showed up at the right time before more damage was done.

Level One heads up the ramp lifting the world title in the air. Pence points to the belt and helps Jesse up.

Harvey: But why is Pence out here. He has nothing to do with the world title at the moment.

Chase: I think its unfinished business with Level One.

Harvey: Whatever it is, we hope to find out next week as we’re out of time. For Johnny Chase, I’m Darren Harvey, see you next week.

Jesse and Pence start down Level One as Overdrive goes off the air.