Overdrive - Tokyo, Japan(11/04/09)

[President Jeff]

Overdrive opens up with a quick recap of One Night in Hell. Backstage the scene opens with none other than APW General Manager Max Carter, standing before the camera in a empty hallway in a suit and tie. Hands folded down in front of his waist as he looks deep into the camera lens, clearing his throat as he waits to properly address the APW universe.

Max Carter: "Good evening ladies and gentleman, as many of you may have witnessed this past Sunday at One Night in Hell, many actions were taken place beyond Management control. These out of control actions and graphic events that occured are currently being dealt with backstage, as General Manager of the APW I hereby deeply apologize for any harm done to our viewers. We here at APW only wish to display the greatest sports entertainment in the world, and give our millions of viewers at home the show they paid for."

Max Carter apologizes just before adjusting his tie and clearing his throat, relaxing his shoulders as he takes a short deep breath.

Max Carter: "The last topic I will address for now is the current condition of APW superstar Jesse Nunez's manager and wife, Victoria and the current whereabouts of Jesse Nunez himself. As you may have saw Victoria Nunez suffered severe second degree burns, slight head trauma, several cracked ribs, and was placed under intensive care by Medical personnel. She was rushed to a nearby hospital and has yet to be released until further testing can be completed, however we tragically have to announce Jesse and Victoria Nunez's unborn child did not survive this accident. Furthermore we would like to answer the rumors and questions piling in over the controversy and suspected whereabouts of Jesse Nunez. Jesse Nunez as last seen was been sealed into a Casket before being placed into the back of a hearse by Victor Hades. Hades fled the building with Nunez and has yet to be seen, details will be publicly announced as soon as APW Management has more on this investigation. Thank you."

Max Carter gives a slight nod before slowly growing a slight respectful smile as the scene fades to black and the Overdrive intro hits

The video ends and pyro shoots from the stage and the Overdrive theme song continues to play as fans stand from their seats, cheering and holding up their signs, showing off for the home audience. The camera stop on the voices of Overdrive, Darren Harvey and Johnny Chase.

Harvey: Welcome everyone to Wednesday Night Overdrive!

Chase: What a night One Night in Hell was.

Harvey: The question is, where do we go from here?

Chase: One thing we do know is that President Jeff is here tonight with a big announcement.

Harvey: We also have a big main event with Victor Hades taking on Shadow

Chase: Shadow got screwed out of the Overdrive title at One Night in Hell and well, Victor Hades just went too far.

The camera goes to the ring where Nicky Paige is standing

Paige: Ladies and Gentilman, the President of Action Packed Wrestling…..HURRICANE JEFF!

Raining Blood by Slayer hit’s the PA and the crowd jumps to their feet as the boss walks out through the curtain to a huge welcome back ovation. Jeff stands at the top of the ramp, looking out at the crowd with a smile on his face before walking down to the ring.

Chase: Jeff seems to be in a good mood here tonight.

Harvey: We’ve been waiting all week for his big announcement.

Jeff gets to the ring and walks up the ring steps and gets into the ring and takes the Microphone from Nicky. Jeff then helps Nicky out of the ring before standing in the middle of the ring as his music fades out.

Jeff: Wow, its great to be back.

The crowd cheers for the boss

Jeff: Its been a little over 2 months since I last stepped foot in this ring. Last time I lost to Michael Lively at Shockwave

The crowd boo’s

Jeff: But in the past two months, While sitting in my office, I did a lot of thinking. Mainly about myself and APW. we’re approaching year number 2 of Action Packed Wrestling. And that it self, it’s a huge accomplishment for any wrestling company. I’ve seen companies that closed down after two hours. But I did a lot of thinking. When APW started, I never expected it to last this long. And I did stuff here that a lot of people never experienced before in a wrestling company. I didn’t build this ship for me, I did it for everyone who loved this business and wanted to come to a place and just have a good time. And I think I accomplished that.

The fans cheer

Jeff: Over the past 22 months that APW has been around, there’s been a lot of highs and lows for this place. We’ve battled through people quitting the company, to other companies trying to take us out. And in the end, we’re still standing, we survived and in the long haul, it made us that much stronger. So as I was sitting in my office the past few weeks, I got to thinking, what is left for me to do in this business. I’ve wrestled and won titles and awards. I’ve ran my own company more than once and been successful for than one. I’m well respected and I’ve given back to the business. What else is there to do. Where do I go from here. I’ve done everything I set out to do. And the only thing left to do now is to officially retire and enjoy the rest of my life.

Chase: What is Jeff saying

Harvey: Is Jeff done?

Jeff: But I’m not ready for that yet. See, I could easily shut down APW, pull the plug and that can be it. I can live happy knowing I did everything I wanted to do, but what’s the fun in that. See, I won’t like or beat around the bush, times are tough but running from the tough times, is a selfish move. And this brings be to my Big announcement that has everyone wondering for the past week. Rumors went around that I was gonna be challenging someone for a match at Christmas Chaos, and those rumors, 100% right. But the question is, who. Who will I challenge. Who do I have a problem with. Who in the APW has grinded my gears. Well folks, there’s no one in APW who has upset me. I found my problem some where’s else.

Chase: Who is he talking about

Harvey: It could be anyone

Jeff: There’s one man out there who I’ve never faced. There’s one man that I’ve known for quite a while that now is the time to fight. So, December 20th, Christmas Chaos, I’m calling you out
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BIG MAC

Chase: What?

Harvey: The Owner of EWC?

Jeff: That’s right, The President of Extreme Wrestling Corporation. So Mac, I know your watching, I want you to grow a pair and meet me in MY ring. In MY company. At MY event. Mac, you disappeared for a year, and came back a week ago to take over the wrestling world again. That’s fine by me. But you turned your back on everyone, you became selfish and in the process, upset a lot of people. Well guess what, everyone may get on their knee’s and worship you, but not me Mac. You don’t scare me. You don’t Intimidate me and I got the gut to stand up to you. I called you out Mac, now be a man and accept my challenge. There’s no running from me Mac…..



Chase: What’s Max Carter doing out here

Max makes his way to the ring to the delight of the fans. He gets into the ring and signals for a microphone of his own. Max walks up to Jeff and begins to speak

Max: Come on Jeff, don’t do this. Please Reconsider.

Jeff: Max, we’ve known each other for a long time, as one man to another. Sometimes you just gotta do what you feel is right.

Max: But my Father Jeff? I mean, I love my dad, and I love APW, if you go through with this, I feel like I’m going to be stuck in the middle here.

Jeff: Max, you can support who ever you want. This is a match I’ve wanted for a hell of a long time. I hired you almost a year ago to run Overdrive and I suggest you just say out of my business and do your job.

Max: When my family is involved, it is my Business Jeff.

Jeff: Max, we had our problems earlier this year. I’m done with that.

Max: And so am I. But my father is a powerful man.

Jeff: Your father is a piece of crap.

The fans cheer for that comment.

Jeff: Your father…..


“Put You On Game” By Lupe Fiasco blasts the PA system and Level One walks out through the curtain with the World Title in hand.

Chase: Here comes Level One, fresh off retaining his title at One Night in Hell

Level One raises the title in the air and the fans boo as Level One makes his way down to the ring.

Harvey: Level One has no business out here right now.

Chase: Leave it to Level One to crash the party.

Level One gets into the ring and gets his own microphone and begins

Level One: Sorry to interrupt your little soap opera here, but there’s just a few things a little more important around here than Jeff here challenging Mac to a match. Quite frankly, there’s really no one around here that would like to beat the living hell out of Mac more than me, but he’s not worth my time. But back to why I came out here. Like I said, there’s more things important right now then your announcement that wasn’t that big Jeff. The fact that I don’t have a challenger for my APW World Title at Christmas Chaos. There is no one out back that is worthy of my title. There is no one that, and I mean no one on the APW Roster who is qualified to fight me. There is no challenge for me here in APW. I’ve beaten everyone. So I’m making a challenge to you two to find me a worthy opponent for Christmas Chaos. Someone who will give me a run for my money. I want someone to be a threat. Pence, Jesse, those guys, we’re never a threat to me.

Max: Level One, One thing for sure, there its people here in APW who is more than worthy of challenging you or even beating you for the APW World Heavyweight Title.

Jeff: That’s right Level One. And you know what, later on tonight, you will find out who your opponent for Christmas Chaos will be. And to show you that we’re going to pick the right man for the job, Max and I are gonna go into my office, we’re gonna sit and discuss just who your opponent will be.

Level One: I don’t think you heard me. I’ve beaten everyone on the roster. I’ve been the number one man in APW all year. I’ve been the man to beat. If you think there’s someone out back who can beat me, then your dumber than you look.

Max: You’ll find out later tonight Level One.

Level One stares at both Max and Jeff as Jeff’s music hits

Chase: What a way to kick off Overdrive.

Harvey: First we find out that Preisdent Jeff has challenged Big Mac to a match at Christmas Chaos and then we find out that Level One’s opponent for Christmas Chaos will be announced later tonight

Chase: This is just the beginning, theres so much more to come, stay with us.

Overdrive goes to commercial.

[President Jeff]

Overdrive comes back on the air with President Jeff and Max Carter making their way to President Jeff’s office. They get to the door and they are stopped by Pence Weatherlight and you hear the fans cheering in the background

Pence: Jeff, Max

Jeff: How can we help you Pence

Pence: I heard what you said out there about going in there to discuss who will face Level One at Christmas Chaos. Well, I know that One Night in Hell was the last match between Level One and I, but I just want 1 more shot. Its all I need and I can prove that I am better than Level One.

Max: Sorry Pence, but like I told you when we signed the contract for the match last Sunday, it was your last chance at the title.

Pence: Come on. Jeff, can you do something about this.

Jeff: I can, but I agree with Max on this one. Sorry Pence, but you won’t be getting the title shot at Christmas Chaos.

Pence: You know what, tonight, I’m fighting Joe Martinez and all I’m going to say is that because I’m not getting what I want, I won’t be held responsible for what happens to him tonight.

Max: Do what you got to do Pence, Jeff and I have some thinking to do.

Max and Jeff go into the office as the camera goes back to ringside.

We go to the ring and Scott Rock is already in the ring ready for his match

The opening lyrics to Cum on feel the noise hit’s the PA and the titantron comes on. As soon as the music kicks in, Pyro shoots up in front of the entrance way and Mark Moment runs out, jumping up and down, excited.

Paige: From Cleveland Ohio, weigning in at 180 pounds, MARK MOMENT

Mark runs down the aisle, slapping the fans of a few fans a long the way and slides into the ring under the bottom rope.

Paige: And his opponent, SCOTT ROCK

Mark quickly gets up, runs up the turn buckle and raises his arms in the air, while the fans cheer and pictures are being taken. Mark then goes to his corner and gives him more salute to the fans before waiting for the match to begin.

Mark Moment Vs Scott Rock

The Bell ring and the two men lock up. Scott gets Mark to the corner and Scott then throws Mark into the opposite corner and runs at him. Mark get both feet up in Scotts face and then jumps to the middle rope and comes off with a diving Hurricanrana. Scott gets up and charges at Mark, and Mark drop toe holds Scott right into the ropes. Mark runs and hit’s the 619 on Scott, which sends Scott to the middle of the ring. Mark then springboards off the ropes and hit’s a spinning heel kick. Scott is out and Mark makes the cover.
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Kick Out

Chase: Mark almost won the match right here

Harvey: That kid is quick

Mark picks Scott up and Scott takes Mark down with a Jaw Breaker and then bounces off the ropes and nails a clothesline. Scott picks Mark up and snap mares him and locks in a chin lock. Mark fights to his feet and elbows out of it and goes to run into the ropes, but Scott grabs Mark’s hair and pulls him down. Mark goes to the corner and pulls himself up. Scott runs at Mark but Mart moves and Scott hit’s the corner chest first and Mark locks in the Tarantula. Scott screams and the ref begins counting since Scott is in the ropes. 1...2...3.…4...Mark lets go and lands on the ring apron. Scott is up and goes after Mark who brings his leg up and kicks Scott in the head. Scott falls over backwards and Mark climbs the top rope and nails the Marking Out 450 Splash and hooks the leg
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Winner: Mark Moment

Mark jumps up and begins celebrating. The ref raises his arm and Mark rolls out of the ring and begins celebrating with the fans

Chase: I think Mark his happy that he won

Harvey: Mark controlled this match. It be interesting to see how he well he does in his next match

Mark continues to celebrate as we go to commercial.

[President Jeff]

The Killers' “Spaceman” hits the PA as the lights fade to a dim blue and bright blue laser lights and strobe lights flash about the arena. Metallic blue confetti falls from the ceiling as Biggs enters the arena to a chorus of boos! He's dressed in a designer suit with a blue tie and blue feathers on the shoulders, complete with his signature blue shades. He has his APW Overdrive Championship clasped around his waist.

Nicky Paige: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the APW Overdrive Champion, Biggs!

Harvey: How this man can be proud of himself is beyond me! Biggs screwed Shadow out of the APW Overdrive Championship at One Night In Hell!

Chase: He's still champion, and in the end, that's all that matters!

Biggs mocks the fans as he makes his way down the ramp with a dance in his step and a smirk on his face. As he reaches the ring, he walks up the steel steps, and slings himself over the top rope into the ring. As he walks to the center of the ring and raises both his hands up with his index fingers extended upwards, blue fireworks shoot out of the turnbuckles. He motions for a mic as the music stops and the lights turn back on. The ring crew is already in the ring sweeping out the confetti as Biggs waits for the boos to die down a bit before speaking.

Biggs: Now I know that many of you are unhappy with how things turned out at One Night In Hell, where I supposedly pulled one over on Shadow by nailing him with Chris Cyrus' Xtreme Championship belt to reclaim my APW Overdrive Championship. The simple fact of the matter is that I did not screw Shadow out of my APW Overdrive Championship, rather, Max Carter tried to screw me out my title!

The fans boo this comment, while Biggs flashes his trademark smirk once more.

Harvey: Like heck he did!

Chase: Let him explain himself! Not that Biggs needs to explain himself to you!

Biggs: Let's face it, even before the Steel Cage match between Shadow and myself at Shockwave, Max Carter has had it out for me! He never wanted me to become the APW Overdrive Champion, because of an inherent bias towards the A$$ Kissers Anonymous, because he knew how pathetic I'd make Shadow's reign look! But we all know what happened at Shockwave, where I beat Shadow to become the APW Overdrive Champion! Since then, I have defended my title four times! That's one more title defense in a month and a half than Shadow had in his entire five month run as Champion! I have done exactly what I said I would, bringing honor and prestige to a largely devalued title! That is why I could not just sit around and let Max Carter put me in a match where I wasn't in complete control of my destiny. So, the moment I won the Overdrive Championship, I had my lawyer draw up a contract that allowed me take my title rematch at any time and place of my choosing. When Shadow come down with my Overdrive Championship instead of me, I knew what had to be done for the sake of the title. Had Shadow become the champion, again, he would have neglected the title, thus nullifying my hard work. The Overdrive Championship needs me, and that is why I did what I did!

More boos fill the arena as Alterbridge's “Metalingus” hits the speakers. There is an eruption of cheers as out from backstage Shadow walks out. He has his dark, worn leather jacket on and the black streaks still in his hair. In his hands is a microphone, and in his eyes is pure fire. However, Shadow does now walk down the ramp, he stays at the top of the stage and slowly raises his microphone.

Harvey: Here we go! Here's the man who should be Overdrive Champion!

Chase: You just heard how Biggs kept his title fair and square! It was in his contract!

Shadow: Now there are a few reasons why I don't walk down that ramp and beat your ass right here right now. One is I because Max Carter begged me not to lay my hands on you tonight. Two, based on that ridiculous outfit you have on, I think you want to do a different kind of wrestling you little prick.

The fans and Darren Harvey laugh at what Shadow just said, while Biggs is fuming.

Shadow: Lastly, I am here to announce my rematch!

Loud cheers feel the arena!

Harvey: Darn right! He deserves it!

Biggs chuckles to himself as Shadow looks at him intensely. The APW Overdrive Champion's chuckle turns into a full on laugh, which lasts for a almost a full minute. Shadow has a perturbed look on his face as Biggs finally regains his composure and speaks into the mic.

Biggs: You seriously think that you are entitled to a rematch for my APW Overdrive Championship? As far as I'm concerned, you were never officially declared the Overdrive Champion, as such, you do not have the rights and privileges of a former champ. You do not deserve another shot at my Overdrive Championship, and since I am not contractually obligated to give you that match, I won't be.

The fans are livid at Biggs' comments, and are booing the Spaceman loudly. Biggs smirks and soaks in the boos.

Shadow: One minute or one year makes no difference. I do get a rematch.

Biggs: Uh...no you don't. As I just said, you were never officially declared the Overdrive Champion by the ring announcer, as such, your little minute-long title reign was never put on the books. You can say all you want how you beat in the Tag Team Title Ladder match at One Night In Hell, but if you read the results on any Internet page or in the record books, you will clearly see that the victory was attributed to the Axis of Awesome, which is Chris Cyrus and myself. You can say anything you want about me, you can try to attack my character, you can slander me, you can do whatever you like, it won't change the fact that I'm the one holding the APW Overdrive Championship. As the champ, I have certain rights and privileges, and I don't have to face you if I don't want to. It's not because I'm afraid of you, because there's nothing to be afraid of. I've proven on multiple occasions how I am not only more talented than you, but also more intelligent. Trying to appeal to my pride won't work, Shadow. In my eyes, you lack credibility, and as such, your words mean nothing to me. You may try weasel your way into another match with me by making an emotional appeal, but you forget that I have always been one step ahead of you. There is no way that you'll be able to convince me that I should fight you again, because I am convinced that your time in the spotlight has already passed!

Shadow: Go ahead chump, take it up with Max Carter. Better yet, take it up with Jeff himself. I am sure they will love your little speech about how you bring prestige to the Overdrive Title. But I bet they will love it more when they hear how fast they will sell out an arena when the people here I get to beat you ass one more time! Biggs, try and run, because from this moment on, you are on borrowed time!

He glares at Biggs with seething hatred as Metalingus begins to play. Shadow turns around and slowly head back to the locker room area. Biggs waits until Shadow is completely backstage before continuing to speak. There's a slight squeak in Biggs' voice as he talks.

Biggs: Who's running now, Shadow!? Go get ready for you match with Victor Hades! When he's done with you, you won't even be able to think about coming after my title! Simply put, I am the best thing to happen to this Overdrive Championship in a long time, and I'll be darned if I give a loser like you another chance to claim it! I owe it to the Overdrive Title to seek a better class of competition, and you are hardly worthy, Shadow! The Overdrive Championship needs me to restore it to its former glory, which is something you'll never be capable of! Why? Because you're not like me! You're not out of the this world!

“Spaceman” begins to play again as Biggs drops the mic and the crowd boos him venomously.

Harvey: What a coward! Biggs waited until Shadow left before he talked tough there! He's afraid of Shadow, and dodging him!

Chase: Pish Posh! If there's anything that Biggs is afraid of, it's Shadow tarnishing the legacy of the Overdrive Championship! Biggs has worked hard to restore some of the prestige and glory that belt once had!

Harvey: Hardly! If you call cheating and taking shortcuts building prestige, then sure, Biggs has done wonders for the belt! But that's simply not the case! As Shadow said, Biggs can't run forever!

Biggs' trademark smirk is a frown instead as he makes his way back up the ramp and APW Overdrive goes to a commercial break.

[President Jeff]

[ Earlier tonight... ]

The footage opens to a dark open desolate field in a disclosed location approximately earlier in the night before, as red tail-lights of a black Hearse glow in the darkness. Gleaming upon what appears to be a man filling a large, yet precise measured hole. Closing in as a small light appears shining over the grave beside a headstone, Victor Hades rises over the dirt and filth with shovel in hand, sporting mud smeared across his masculine chest and tattooed arms. Carefully holding a sinister expression upon his face growing a small sadistic grin...

Victor Hades-"Sweet dreams Nunez...sweet dreams..."

Hades grumbles before slowly tilting his head a few inches towards the camera and smirks callously, before walking past the camera as the camera focuses on the gravestone. A headstone that reads:

Here lies:
Jesse "The Prodigy" Nunez"

1987-2009

"Rot in Hell."

The scene fades to black to begin Overdrive..

The arena lights dim as "Coming Alive" begins to play over the PA as we see Assassin walk out onto the ramp. Assassin tilts his head to the left slightly as he runs his right hand along his mask staring in front of him at the crowd.

Nicky Paige: "The following contest is scheduled for one fall, first making his way to the ring hailing from Dallas, Texas weighing in at two-hundred-thirty five pounds...Assassin!"


Chase: "Been quite a while since we saw much from Assassin, he suffered quite some defeat in his recent action we've seen him in."

Harvey: "Well he's here, better late than never I always say!"

Assassin slowly makes his way down the ramp refusing to shake hands with the fans as he makes his way down the ramp climbing into the ring. Assassin steps through the ropes and walks across the ring until he climbs onto the middle turnbuckle and lowers his head. Assassin raises his head up spraying out a colored mist towards the crowd before jumping off the turnbuckle as he turns back towards the ring and waits for his opponent.

"King Nothing" by Metallica blasts through the P.A. system and the crowd hits their feet as they await for The Retribution Killer. As the heavy metal guitar solo comes to an end out comes John comes out wearing his normal wrestling attire with his "The Retribution Killer" shirt on. He smiles as he stands in front of the entrance ramp and does his trademarked "Retribution" pose and sparks and fireworks shoot into the air immediately.

Wish I may,
Wish I might,
Have this I wish tonight,
Are you satisfied?


Nicky Paige: "His opponent, from Atlanta, Georgia weighing in at two-hundred-sixty-five pounds...John Green!"


Harvey: "Hey Green made it tonight as well!"

John walks down the ramp with a smile on his face as he slaps some of the hands of fans as he walks past them. Before entering the ring he stops in front of the squared circle looking into the ring and lets out a grin before sliding into the ring and standing in the middle of it. Green closes his eyes and takes a huge breath before running to the ropes and shaking the top one forcefully. He then let’s out a monstrous roar and beats his chest. He walks to the turnbuckle and climbs them to the second rope and points to himself and then once again does his trademarked "Retribution" pose.

Dig for gold,
Dig for fame,
You dig to make your name,
Are you pacified?,
All the wants you waste,
All the things you've chased,
And it all crashes down,
And you break your crown,
And you point your finger,
But there's no one around

John hops off and takes off his shirt and throws it into the crowd.

Just want one thing,
Just to play the king,
But the castle crumbled,
And you've left with just a name,
Where's your crown?
King nothing!!!

His music fades out as he waits for the bell to ring. The ring announcer Nicky Paige cautiously creeps out of the ring as a referee slips through the ropes and signals for the bell.

Harvey: "And here we go, Chase."

Chase: "I liked it better when you called me Johnny."

Harvey: "Don't bet it'll ever happen again, then."

John Green Vs Assassin


Green and Assassin circle the inside of the ring measuring each other up before advancing on one another. They grapple with each other before Green gains the upperhand and puts Assassin in a headlock. He grimaces out over the crowd as he tightens his grip on Assassin's skull. Assassin cries out as the referee checks the hold. Green yells out as he goes to tighten the hold but before his arms can bite down Assassin pushes Green away. Green turns and looks at Assassin with disgust before charging at Assassin. He gets a boot in on Green's gut and then Assassin quickly dropkicks Green in the face.

Chase: "Quick foot work there by Assassin."

Harvey: "I heard a rumor he spent some time on tap-dancing lessons before he made it here in APW."

Green stumbles backward from the kick and looks at Assassin annoyed. He charges forward and Assassin pushes him away into the ropes. Green comes back from the ropes with a hard shoulder block knocking Assassin to the ground. Green nails Assassin with a few boots to the face and chest wall before yelling out and unleashing a devastating kneedrop.

Harvey: "You know, I've seen thousands and thousands of kneedrops in my time, but that was absolutely devastating."

Chase: "It was almost as if he had unleashed a fury on Assassin by dropping a knee."

Harvey: "I know, right?"

Green gets back to his feet and grabs Assassin by his short hairs, hauling him into a vertical position only to hoist Assassin up on his shoulders and put him back down with a Samoan drop. Green quickly gets back up to his feet and signals for the end. The crowd is on its feet as Green hoists Assassin up onto the top turnbuckle.

Chase: "Here we go already!"

Harvey: "Sometimes the best fought matches are the quick ones."

Chase: "Yeah, and this isn't one of them."

Green climbs up the ropes and joins Assassin, mounting him for the Head Splitter from the top. The crowd is cheering as Green starts to pull Assassin into the move when Assassin elbows and pushes off the top turnbuckle, so when Green performs the move instead of Assassin landing on his head and chest, they spin a bit too far for Green's liking and Assassin faceplants Green to the canvas.

Chase: "Oh my God, what a counter!"

Harvey: "And you thought it was over."

Chase: "What? Me??"

The crowd is jumping in anticipation at this point as Assassin rolls off of Green. Assassin is clearly feeling the effects of Green's beatings, but he's looking to muster some sort of follow-up to his counter. Green lays there on his back staring at the ceiling trying to figure out what went wrong. Assassin gets to his feet and starts pumping the fans up when Green does an odd kip-up and when Assassin turns to face Green he is met by a brutal and vicious clothesline. Unfortunately for Green though, Assassin was able to get absorb the impact of the clothesline. Green's eyes widen when Assassin wags a free finger at his opponent. Assassin swats the arm away and before Green can regain his balance, Assassin follows with a clothesline of his own. Green and Assassin both bound up to their feet and Assassin hits Green with another clothesline. Green beats Assassin to his feet and as Assassin comes up Green kicks him in the gut and plants Assassin with a vicious and sickening Head-Splitter. The crowd coos as Assassin's limp body instantly topples over in the ring and Green climbs over to make the cover.

Chase: "And that'll be the end of Assassin's momentum."

Harvey: "That may be the end of this match."

The referee counts.

Referee: "One!"


Referee: "Two!"





Referee: "THREE!"

[ Ding! Ding! Ding! ]

Nicky Paige: "Here is your winner....JOHN GREEN!"

John celebrates as we go to commercial

[President Jeff]

Biggs is in the back, still angry over the exchange with Shadow earlier in the evening. Chris Cyrus walks into the Axis' locker room with his Xtreme Championship slung over his shoulder.

Cyrus: Hey Biggs, why are you in such a funk over that loser, Shadow?

Biggs: He had the audacity to call me a coward, which simply isn't true. What's more, he made another gay joke at my expense!

Cyrus: Listen, pal, Shadow is just jealous of our greatness, of the fact that the Axis of Awesome once again proved it's dominance over the AKA at One Night In Hell. Last time I checked, a ladder match ended as soon as one person was in possession of the belt, and considering that I hit the mat with my belt before Shadow was able to wrest free the APW Overdrive Champion, the match should have been called right there! It's just another example of Max Carter bending the rules to favor those chumps!

Biggs: Yeah! And all those gay jokes he keeps throwing around, he's probably just overcompensating for how he actually feels! I mean, for a big Texas redneck, he's sure obsessed with calling others queer!

Cyrus: Exactly! You're style's not queer, just flamboyant. It scares him that somebody can be so confident about themselves, because lets face it, he's not confident himself. The bottom line is that at One Night In Hell, you did what you had to do to ensure that that loser didn't walk out of Tokyo with your championship. You did the belt a service when you invoked your rematch clause right away, and had the rules not been switched up from the norm, you wouldn't have even had to use your rematch clause. You don't owe anybody anything! You don't owe the fans, you don't owe Max Carter, and you sure as hell don't owe Shadow any explanation for your actions. If anything, they should applaud you for holding to your convictions and doing whatever it takes to bring glory back to that belt!

Biggs: Darn right! The AKA is nothing! Thanks for helping me sort things out, my friend. After the show, drinks are on me!

Cyrus: I'll gladly take that offer!

The fans chanting "Kareshi! Kareshi!" from the arena can be heard loud and clear.

Cyrus: Who the heck is this Kareshi the fans keep talking about?

Biggs: I don't know.

The camera’s go to the ring

Paige: The following Contest is scheduled for one fall

“Whats” Up begins to play over the PA System and out comes Joe Martinez with Mic in hand singing his theme song

Paige: Making his way to the ring, Joe MARTINEZ!

Joe begins making his way down to the ring, singing his theme song and Pence runs out from the back and attacks Joe from behind. Pence grabs the mic and bounces it off Joe’s forehead and then takes Joe and throws him into the ring barrier.

Chase: I guess this is what Pence meant that he wasn’t responsible for what he’ll do to Joe

Harvey: At least do it in the ring

With Joe leaning against the barrier, Pence begins punches Joe and Joe slides down to the ground and Pence then starts kicking him. Pence pulls Joe up, lifts him up and drops him chest first on top of the barrier. The fans are cheering for Pence and then Pence grabs show and brings him towards the ring and then throws him into the ring steps, where the top half of the steps goes flying.

Chase: Pence is going to ruin Joe

Harvey: Pence isn’t happy he lost at One Night in Hell and he’s taking it out on Joe.

Pence goes over to the steps and picks them up and as Joe stumbles to his feet, Pence nails Joe in the head with the steel steps. With the Base of the steps still attacked to the ring, Pence pulls Joe over to them, hooks him up and nails the Heavy Artillery right onto the base of the steps.

Chase: Enough of this.

The referee tries to stop Pence and Pence just punches him which gets a pop from the fans. Pence then grabs Joe by his head and slowly picks him up

Harvey: I don’t think Pence is done just yet

Pence takes Joe and rolls him into the ring. Pence walks over to the time keepers table, and grabs a chair and slides into the ring. Pence, with chair in hand, waits for Joe to rises to his feet, as soon as he does, Pence pulls the chair back and SMACK, nails Joe right in the face. Joe goes down and his busted open. Pence walks around the ring with chair in hand. Ref’s and road agents charge the ring and Pence backs them all up with the chair. Everyone is trying to stop Pence, but the fans are loving it. Pence looks down at a Bleeding Joe and then takes the chair and puts it around Joe’s head.

Chase: He’s going to kill him!

Pence then jumps up on the ropes and the road agents and ref are pleading to Pence. The fans cheer for Pence as he jumps off the ropes right onto the chair, crushing Joe’s neck and throat. The ref’s and road agents rush the ring and get the chair off Joe who is now bleeding from the mouth. Pence grabs the chair and climbs the top rope, raises it and the fans cheer as his music hits.

Harvey: That was Sick

Chase: Pence made an example out of Joe Martinez.

Harvey: This match never even started

Pence celebrates as we go to commercial.

[President Jeff]

Paige: Ladies and Gentleman, APW Hall of Famer…MATT METAL!

The camera pans around the arena with some little chants of Metal heard before…

"You can't Stop….Nu Metal….On the Block."

Suddenly the arena explodes with a huge wave of noise, everybody then rises to their feet and all giving one load standing ovation. Then on the stage the curtain is thrown back and walking out is Matt Metal, with his "I Still Got It" T-Shirt on and a pair of baggy jeans and wrestling boots. Metal then stomps out onto the stage as "Come with me" by P Diddy plays over the P.A system. Metal then walks out and then stand on the ramp looking around as the audience gives out a huge cheer! Metal just smirks and then slowly starts to walk to the ring. Metal just does his usual smirk and then smiles before then slaps his chest before getting to the ring and just climbing up the step and sliding under the top rope to the ring.. Metal then gets to the ring and then climbs in and then stands in his position which is where the game does his water spit pose, but inside the ring, poses by raising both hands in the air and holding his index finger out. Upon doing this blue pyro's similar to Kane's, fire up from all four corners of the ring. Metal then goes over, gives Nicky a Hug and takes the microphone from her. Matt helps Nicky out of the ring and then begins to talk

Matt: METALMANIA IS IN JAPAN!!

The fans erupt

Matt: Its feels good standing in a wrestling ring. Last time I was in it, Dr. Matt and I tore down the house in our Rasslemania 1 rematch at Rasslemania 5. But let me tell you why I’m here. Japan has always been good to me. Back in CWF, I lost the CWF world title for the first time in Japan. Last year, due to technical difficulties, my match wasn’t airs on TV. So my overall experience with Japan has been good. But when I was checking out Actionpackedwrestling.tk last week and saw that President Hurricane Jeff was back with a big announcement, I knew that I had to get in touch with him, catch up on old times and just party it up in Japan like we used to. The women here is the best for partying.

Everyone cheers for Asian girls

Matt: But I’m here tonight as a Favor to Jeff. He knows how much I love attention. He knows how much I love the live crowd. So he gave me the opportunity to come out here and make an announcement on behalf of him and Max Carter and that’s for a match to take place at Christmas Chaos on December 20th. I’m talking about a title match, The Xtreme Title. Chris Cyrus will defend….

Metal is interrupted with “Iron Man” By Black Sabbath hitting the PA and out walks the APW Xtreme champion, Chris Cyrus. The crowd boo’s as the Xtreme Champion walks out with the title over his shoulder and makes his way down to the ring. Chris gets into the ring and snatches the microphone from Metals hands and the begins addressing the hall of famer.

Chris: I think I speak for everyone when I say “Please Shut the hell up old man.” I don’t think you realize just who I am Matt Metal. My name, Is Chris Cyrus. I am in one half of the best tag team in APW history, The Axis of Awesome. And, I am the current, Reigning and Defending APW Xtreme Champion. A Title that I’ve held for over 10 months. I’ve held this title longer than anyone else has ever have. I’ve held this title longer than anyone who’s held any other APW title. And the way I see it, that makes me a whole lot better than you have ever been.

The crowd boo’s the champ

Chris: Look at you Matt. You made a career out of killing your body in high profile matches and look at you now. You’ve had neck surgery. Your old, your broken down. You are prime example of what I’ve been saying for the past few months. And I don’t blame you Matt. I blame the fans and everything they want from you. Your career came to an end because of them, and for what. Look at you now Matt. Your useless. Its sad. An APW Hall of Famer. Its more like you should be in the Hall of Shame.

Metal snatches the Microphone from Chris’s hand

Matt: Listen here boy. Holding that title for that long means nothing when you sneaked through the cracks of real competition. You have it easy. You wrestle once a week, if that. When I was in CWF, I was wrestling Two sometimes three times a week. I but my body and career on the line for all these fans because its these fans that made me who I am today. Those fans, they made Metalmania. And lets face it, with out them, you wouldn't have a job.

Chris take the Microphone back from Matt

Chris: Listen here Matt. You can talk about how great these fans are. But as far as I’m concerned, I don’t need them. they’ve done nothing by shorten my career. The fans are blood thirsty for hardcore and I’m not giving them it. So whatever announcement you have to make about me defending my title, you can shove it.

Chase: What is Lively doing out here now

Harvey: He’s been wanting the Xtreme Title for the longest time, so now here’s his change to go one on one with Chris Cyrus.

Lively makes his way down to the ring and gets into the ring and takes the Microphone from Cyrus. Lively goes to speak but Chris takes the Microphone right back.

Chris: Don’t you ever take the microphone away from me. You have no business being out here. I know you want my Xtreme Title so you can be the first and only APW Grand Slam Champion, but guess what, its not happening. I’ve heard you calling me out and I’ve ignored you. I ignored you because you are not worth my time. You flaked out on APW after Rasslemania. You tried to ruin us and for what Lively. You know you did wrong, you know that APW is the only place where the Michael Lively name can be famous so that’s why your back.

Lively snatches the Mic from Chris and Chris isn’t happy

Lively: Chris, your damn right I want that title. Its been too damn long since someone else held it and I know I’m tired of seeing you have it. I don’t like you Chris. You think you represent this title with Pride, its more like you represent this title with being boring. Chris and Like it or not, I’m getting my Xtreme Title shot and I will be the first APW Grand Slam Champion.

Lively goes to give the mic back to Chris and Matt Metal takes it away

Matt: Ok boys. Back to my announcement regarding the Xtreme Title. I will settle this. As orders by Max Carter and President Jeff, At Chrismas Chaos, it will be Chris Cyrus defending the APW Xtreme Title against
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The fans cheer and Chris is upset and yelling at Metal. Lively is happy and then goes over and Shakes Matt Metal’s hand. Lively turns and Chris quickly grabs him and hit’s the Straight to Hell. The crowd boo’s as Chris stands over Lively and then Matt Metal grabs Chris and nails him with the Nu Metal. Chris it out and Metal stands tall as hit music hits and he begins posing

Harvey: What an announcement that was

Chase: This may be Chris Cyrus biggest challenge yet

Metal continues to pose as Overdrive goes to commercial.

[President Jeff]

Overdrive comes back on the air with Michael Lively still in the ring from the last segment and Jason Royce is on his way out

Chase: We just learned that Michael Lively was made the number one contender for Chris Cyrus Xtreme Title

Harvey: But if Jason can win here tonight, that could very well change.

Jason Royce Vs Michael Lively


Lively with a smug look on his face stares at Jason Royce almost as if he can't believe he has to do this. Royce sickened by the attitude of Lively steps forward calling him toward the center of the ring. Lively hears the bell and then begins circling to his left. Royce keeps an eye on Michael as he moves in a circle as well. They both step forward locking up in a classic collar and elbow deal. Lively backs Royce up to the ropes. Jason quickly turns his power on Lively switching positions. Lively ends up with his back in the corner turnbuckles. The ref steps in for a clean break, and Royce puts his hands in the air trying to follow the rules. Lively smiles as if he is about to take advantage, and then eats a quick left jab from Royce. Jason follows it up with another then whips the chest of Lively making the crowd respond with a very loud "WOOO". Royce grabs the wrist of Lively whips him out of the corner, stops and then turns whipping Lively back into the same corner chest first this time. Jason hits the ropes then clotheslines Lively as he backs out of the corner.

Chase: Who looks like a jobber now Lively.

Harvey: Are you talking to Lively, he can not hear you while he's in the ring.

Chase: Just call the match.

Jason Royce quickly grabs Lively by the legs, hooks him in a cloverleaf and spins him over. The pressure is intense and Lively's face shows the pain he is in. The man tries to remain calm taking in deep breaths trying to block out the pain. He gathers himself, and claws a few inches to his left reaching for the ropes.

Harvey: Nice, Lively always knows where he's at in the ring.

Chase: Is it really that difficult, I mean I hate that phrase. The ring isn't that big, if you get lost in there then maybe you shouldn't be signed to the APW any longer.

Harvey: Uhh, whats your deal tonight.

Lively feels some relief as the holds is broken. Just then he feels the grasp of Royce on his legs once again. Lively rolls to his back looking up at Jason. Michael clutches the bottom rope trying to remain where he is at, while Jason yanks on Lively's legs. Jason then does it again lifting Lively off the ground, pulls real hard breaking Lively's grip on the rope. Michael soars through the air and hits the mat back first. His pain had just begun because that is followed up with leaping elbow drop to the chest. Lively winces in pain as Royce springs to his feet. Lively rolls over to his knees, looks toward his opponent just in time to duck a roundhouse kick thrusting right toward his head. Lively then gets to his feet as Jason follows up with a reverse kick to the chest. Michael Lively falls backwards through the ropes and out to the floor. The Legacy wasting no time charges to the opposite side of the ring hitting the ropes for some added momentum, then suicide dives through the ropes out onto Lively. Both men tumble to the floor.

The fans ring side seem to love the action and are even more excited to see Lively getting handled.

Harvey: Michael Lively lit a fire underneath Jason Royce's ass, this man is taking it to him.

Chase: That’s what he claims, he has the skill to crawl under your skin forcing out the best you, to deal with him.

Royce up to his feet, looks out at the fans who seem to be cheering for him. The man then notices the ref counting down. The Legacy quickly climbs up to the apron. Lively gets to his feet, and quickly grabs Royce by the ankles. With a solid tug Jason’s feet are yanked out from under him, his face hits the ring apron as he gets brought back down to floor level. The blow stagers Jason backward, Lively then grabs him by the hair and tights forcing him back in the ring under the ropes. The JESUS quickly ascends the apron, and then to the top rope. He sits there perched waiting for the Legacy to gather his thoughts and turn around. Royce does just that. Lively quickly turns around back flipping off the top rope. He grabs Royce by the head as he comes around nailing a back flip reverse DDT from the top.

Harvey: Hate him like we do, the man is impressive, ad can change the course of a match with in the blink of an eye.

Chase: I do hate him!

Lively gets to his feet with an evil grin on his face. He looks down at Royce, and then out toward the fans. The instantly begin to boo the man as he motions his hands as if calling for more. Back in the match Lively grabs Royce by the hair yanking him to his feet. He ducks under picking up Jason across his shoulders in a Death Valley Driver position, flips him and dumps him over catching the back of Royces head with a knee just before impact with the mat. Lively hits the ropes, charges toward the Legacy, and leaps into the air extending his legs and catches the man squarely across the throat with a nice sit out leg drop.

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Chase: Lively should know better then that, he's dealing with a veteran of the sport, not some rookie.

Harvey: You know, I really don't think Lively thought that would be it, he's just trying to get inside Royces head.

Chase: Nice thinking there partner, he did say that Lively's comments and actions affected him.

Lively quickly stands, and just hovers over Royce. The Legacy rolls over to his hands and knees trying to get up, and Lively just gives him a solid shove with his boot. Lively then bends down and begins slapping Royce on the head a few times.

Chase: What disrespect

Harvey: And you expected something different.

Lively then backs up calling for his opponent to rise. Jason gets up as Lively turns his body sideways.

Chase: Damn it, his going for the super kick.

Harvey: Double damn it!

Jason turns just as Lively swoops in. The kick is thrusted right toward the Legacy's face. Jason catches the boot of Lively and just stares him right in the face.

Chase: He caught it, WOW!

Harvey: NICE!!

Lively standing on one foot hops up and down trying to keep his balance. Jason Royce sweeps the other foot of Lively's out from under him. Jason looks down at Lively on his back leaps into the air, and tries to nail the JESUS with a thunderous punch as he falls on top of Lively. Michael puts his forearms up to block it. He absorbs some of the blow, and Royce tries to rain down a barrage of fists as follow ups. Lively scrambling with his head trying to avoid punches grabs one wrist of Royce, and swings his hips up, wrapping the legs around the head and neck of his opponent.

Chase: NOOOO!!!

Harvey: Not the triangle.

Chase: This is how he beat BDC!!!

Lively sinks it in super fast like a python trying to strangle it's prey. Jason still on his feet slumped over as he gets locked in this deadly submission. He presses forward, pinning Lively's shoulders to the mat. The ref sees the pinfall and slide in for the count.
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Lively rolls to the side lifting his shoulder. His eyes shocked that Royce is still holding on. Jason then powers Lively sideways some more positioning his head just underneath the bottom rope. With all he has Royce flails backward guillotining Lively's neck across the bottom rope.

Chase: Quick thinking by Royce.

Harvey: Yeah he broke that hold which surely would have spelled sheer defeat if he stayed locked in any longer.

Jason Royce gasping for air gets to his feet, shakes the cob webs off and spots his opponent rolling on the mat clutching his throat. Royce rolls in clutching Lively's head and arm in an Anaconda Vice, and gator rolls.

Harvey: Anaconda Vice, he sunk it deep.

Chase: C'mon Royce...you got it.

Lively scrambles as he begins to lose oxygen, he flaps his feet trying to reach the ropes and does grabbing the bottom one with both his legs. The ref runs in to break the hold. Jason lets it loose, and Lively quickly rolls to the outside trying to catch his breath. Lively backs up as Royce walks over to the ropes looking down telling him to get back in the ring. The ref tries to back the legacy up, and Lively sees an opening. Michael slide into the ring real fast, springs to his feet, and Steiner Line's the ref into Jason Royce. The Legacy tumbles backward to the mat, the ref hits the deck and seems to be out for maybe the next five to six minutes. Just enough for some mayhem to insure. Royce, gets to his feet, and charges Lively who seems to be starring down at the ref admiring his work. Never caught off guard Lively notices his opponent charging and whips a super kick right into his face. Royce catches it on the chin and flops backward on the mat like a Bambies mother sprinting across the meadow getting dropped by a hunting riffle.

Lively dusts off his hands, and then strikes the I am JESUS pose sending the crowd into a ruckus. He rolls out of the ring, wipes sweat from his forehead, and flings it into the face of a front row fan. The man then drops to a knee reaching under the ring. He uses his strength to pull out a fifteen foot ladder. The man sets it up outside the ring just in front of the ring post. He climbs up the ladder which gives him a few extra feet of height above the normal turnbuckles. The JESUS then signals for the Prelude by dragging a thumbs across his throat. He looks down and Royce has rolled to his stomach out of the way. Lively climbs don a bit, and then leaps back into the ring. He catches a solid Ric Flair style uppercut to the sack.

Chase: Nice, what a move by Royce.
Harvey: A move, he simply just dirty boxed the man in the balls.

Chase: What ever works right.

Royce gets up to his feet, pokes Lively in the eyes, and then drops him to the mat with a DDT. He turns toward the ref who seems to still be down, possibly waiting for the signal from the back to notify him via ear piece that the coast is clear you can wake up now. Jason Royce, then looks at the ladder Lively set up by the ring post outside. He picks Lively up, puts him on his shoulders fire mans carry status, and climbs the turnbuckles. Royce reaches the top rope, reaches for the ladder to steady himself as Lively begins pounding him in the face. The JESUS squirms down barely landing on the top rope. The two men begin pummeling each other with fists, and the ladder falls sideways to the floor. The assault continues on until Lively gets the upper hand. The JESUS nails the man with a nasty mid section blow. Tucks his head in between his legs, makes a rolling motion with his hands, and then front flips nailing the man with the Lions Bite (Canadian Destroyer) from the top rope. The impact sends Royce violently across the ring, and wakes the ref. Lively drags himself as he seems to catch some of the damage as well over toward the Legacy. Lively drapes his arm across the mans chest.

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Your Winner: The White Lion Michael Lively

Lively celebrates as we go to commercial

[President Jeff]

Overdrive is back on the air and we go backstage where we see Max Carter and President Jeff walking out of the office.

Max: I think we made the right choice

Jeff: Me too

The two shake hands and Level One appears

Level One: So who is it.

Max: Excuse me?

Level One: Did I stutter. Who am I fighting at Christmas Chaos.

Jeff: We don’t have to tell you anything until we’re ready. Your gonna find out right after the main event

Level One: This is Bull….

Jeff: This is Cable TV, so watch your language.

Level One: I want to know who I’m fighting and I want to know now.

Max: Like Jeff said, after the main event.

Level One: But…

Jeff: After the main event. End of discussion

Max and Jeff walk away, leaving Level One to stare at them and wanting to kill them. The cameras go to the ring for the main event.

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

The silence of the crowd stirs around the atmosphere of the arena as it suddenly becomes disturbed by the sound of a horrific and deafening scream, a white mist begins to seep through from the ramp way, its swirling life source, only to cast itself lovingly into the air and towards the stage. The crowd looks on worried, each and every face being filled with simple fear as their hearts beat rhythmically with the bright-sensitive flickering lights of death… a sickening blue light only to swoon over the crowd. Just as any search light does when picking sight of its criminal… another one only to follow it in its quest. Suddenly a large circle of fire arises in a quick counter-clockwise motion, before exploding upwards as a tall dark figure appears within the center of the flames. Followed just seconds later by the pounding beats of "Bulletproof" by Five Finger Death Punch, as it blares across the helpless PA system.

Paige: Making his way to the ring first, weighing in tonight at 260 pounds, from Los Angeles, California, Victor Hades!

Exhaling calmly he moves casually down the ramp way with the bright white light behind him, as he slides into the ring in a black t-shirt with his logo design across the front clinging securely to his masculine frame. Stepping to the center of the ring while overlooking the crowd disgusted, he lowers his head and brings his fists over his face. He begins throwing clenched fists pounding against his forehead in a violent manner. Screaming words to himself before snapping his head back as his dredlocks fly from his face, within that moment all four turnbuckle posts are lit up by the explosive pyrotechnics as they erupt. Holding his arms held high with clenched fists, while he then lowers his arms and calmly exhales turning to the stage awaiting his opponent...

Harvey: I got to say, Victor Hades is one of the most disturbing men I've ever seen! What he did to Jesse Nuñez and his wife, Victoria, at One Night In Hell was nothing short of evil!

Chase: As much as I enjoy Hades' style, I have got to agree with you completely! Even though Nuñez should have known better than to bring his pregnant wife on the road with him, that's no excuse for Hades to do what he did!

Strobe lights begin to flash and the fans come alive as Alterbridge's “Metalingus” hits the PA and Shadow makes his entrance to loud cheers from the fans!

Paige: And his opponent, weighing in at 295 pounds, from Dallas, Texas, he is a member of the Ass Kickers Anonymous, Shadow!

Harvey: Here comes a man that by all rights should be APW Overdrive Champion! But you won't hear Shadow complain one bit about being screwed out of the title by Biggs! He's going to do what he can to earn the belt back!

Chase: Well if he isn't complaining about it, than neither should you! As Biggs clearly explained earlier tonight, what he did at One Night In Hell was perfectly within his contractual rights! Shadow needs to accept the fact that he was outsmarted, and instead focus on a very dangerous opponent in Victor Hades!

Harvey: I have to agree with you about Hades being one dangerous customer!

Shadow reaches the ring, steps up onto the apron and then over the ropes, before heading to the center of the ring and raising his fist upwards! The lights come back on and his music fades as he removes his black duster. The ref then calls for the bell, DING! DING! DING!

Victor Hades vs. Shadow

The two men glare in the middle of the ring, with Hades cracking a sadistic grin. Shadow appears unphased by Hades' actions, and the two men tie up in the center of the ring. Shadow uses his slight size advantage to power Hades back into the corner, quickly pushing him into the turnbuckle before unloading a series of Knife Edge Chops to the chest of Hades, drawing a “Woooooooooo!” from the Japanese crowd with each shot! After about four shots, Hades gets his arms up to defend himself, so Shadow hits him with an Overhand Punch right to the side of the head, breaking Hades' defenses! Shadow then whips The Devil's Comrade right into the opposite corner with such force that Hades falls back after crashing chest first into the turnbuckle! Shadow stays on the attack, grabbing a hold of the top rope before Stomping a mudhole into his opponent! The crowd is clapping loudly for Shadow as he reaches down to pull Hades up by the dreadlocks. The big man from Texas hoists Hades up into a Gorilla Press position, but before he can do anything, Hades slithers down behind him and shoves him chest first into the corner! Hades then begins to unload with rights and lefts to the back of Shadow's head and neck before grabbing a hold of his head and ramming it repeatedly into the turnbuckle! Hades lets Shadow fall down to the mat after the fifth head ram, and then proceeds to untie the turnbuckle pad! The ref admonishes Hades as the crowd boos him. The ref reaches down to grab the pad, and Hades quickly pulls Shadow up and whips him right into the ref, knocking the ref's head right into the exposed turnbuckle! The usual sadistic grin crosses Hades' face as he sees the ref knocked out. Hades quickly slides under the ropes and grabs the steel chair the timekeeper was sitting on, folding it up and sliding back into the ring!

Harvey: What a foul move by Hades! He's just looking for an advantage over Shadow!

Chase: I hardly think that's the case! Hades isn't doing this because he wants to cheat, he's doing it because he wants to hurt Shadow!

As Hades gets to his feet with the chair in hand, Shadow is up to all fours. The Titan of Torment takes a couple of hard swings with the chair, clobbering Shadow in the back multiple times, the fans booing with each blow! After a half-a-dozen shots with the chair, Hades takes a few steps back, and motions for Shadow to get to his feet. The AKA member slowly gets to his feet, while Hades readies himself. As Hades charges in, Shadow dodges to the side, and nails Hades with a Big Boot to the face! Hades drops the chair as he falls to the mat, and Shadow picks it up! Shadow measures his opponent as he gets to his feet, and he gives Hades a hard shot to the small of the back that echoes throughout the arena! Hades grits his teeth and arches his back in pain as Shadow winds up again, and nails him in the back again! The crowd is cheering loudly as Hades is barely standing. Shadow waits for Hades to turn towards him, and as he does, he nails Hades right between the eyes with the steel chair! Shadow tosses the chair out of the ring as he sees the ref coming to!

Chase: What kind of malarkey is that!? Shadow has just blatantly cheated against Victor Hades!

Harvey: Hades introduced the chair to the match! We knew this match was going to be violent considering the mood both of these men are in following One Night In Hell!

Chase: To be fair, Hades is always in a violent mood!

Harvey: True.

Shadow goes for a cover as the ref regains his senses, and the ref counts,
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Chase: Hades almost had him there, but I got a feeling that this one is far from over!

Harvey: Maybe, but maybe not! These two wrestle at such high impact style, that it's quite possible for this match to end at any time!

Hades pulls Shadow up by the head to a vertical base and whips him towards the exposed turnbuckle! Shadow reverses, sending Hades crashing back first into the corner! As Hades stumbles out of the corner, Shadow lifts him up for a Stalling Suplex, letting the blood rush to Hades' head before driving him into the mat! Shadow then mounts his opponent, and delivers a volley of fists before standing back up and pulling Hades up with him. Shadow then whips Hades into the ropes, and grabs him up for a Tilt-a-Whirl Slam! As Hades grabs his back in pain on the mat, Shadow gives him a few stomps for good measure before hoisting him back up to his feet and looking in a Bear Hug! Hades grits his teeth as Shadow squeezes harder and harder, until finally, Hades boxes the ears of Shadow, forcing him to release the hold! Hades then backs up to the ropes and gets a running start, leaping towards Shadow with a Flying Cross Body! Shadow catches Hades midair, and uses Hades' momentum against him to deliver a Fall Away Slam! Shadow goes for the cover
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Harvey: Shadow went for the high risk move there, and it didn't pay off! They're called high risk moves for a reason!

Chase: This is exactly the opening Hades was looking for!

Indeed, Victor Hades capitalizes on Shadow's mistake, mounting him and viciously assaulting him with fists and elbows, finishing the volley off by dragging his forearm across the bridge of Shadow's nose before ramming his arm right into it! This bloodies Shadow's nose, drawing boos from the crowd!

Chase: He may have broken Shadow's nose there! Woohoo!

Harvey: Fighting with a broken nose is one of the last things anyone wants to do! Not only does it affect your breathing, but your vision as well! If Shadow's nose is actually broken, then Hades just gained a huge advantage!

Blood is pouring from Shadow's nose as Hades pulls him up to a vertical base and gets behind him to deliver a Half-Nelson Snap Suplex! After that, Hades grabs a hold of Shadow's head and drags him towards the ropes, placing the bigger man's neck across the bottom rope before placing his boot into the back of Shadow's head and pressing down! The ref starts the mandatory five count as the fans boo Victor Hades with disgust, as the well known sadistic smile crosses Hades' face! He lets go on four, and as the ref is admonishing him, Hades goes right back to choking Shadow on the rope again, pressing his boot into the back of Shadow's head and neck while holding onto the top rope! Shadow's face is turning an interesting shade of purple as the ref counts again, warning Hades that he will disqualify him! Hades releases the choke on four again, and pulls Shadow by the legs away from the ropes. Once he's a sufficient distance away, Hades grabs a hold of Shadow's arms, pulling him back into a Surfboard position, before placing his boot on the back of Shadow's head and stomping down, nailing Shadow with a Curb Stomp! There's a pool of blood on the mat when Hades rolls Shadow over and goes for a pin,
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Harvey: Hades is going for that chair again! Not only could this get him disqualified, but as I recall, it didn't end up working in his favor last time!

As Hades slides back into the ring with the chair in hand, the ref intercepts him and tries to pull the chair away! Hades relinquishes the chair, and as the ref turns to remove it from the ring, Shadow grabs Hades from behind in a Full Nelson. As the ref's back is still turned, Hades kicks his leg back, nailing Shadow in the jollies, forcing him to release the Full Nelson! The ref turns back to see Shadow hunched over in pain, and Hades backing towards the ropes and running in to deliver a Swinging Neck Breaker! The crowd boos loudly as Hades makes his way to the top rope and leaps off to hit with From Heaven to Hell, driving his knees into the chest of his opponent! Hades goes for a cover,
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Harvey: This has degenerated into an all out brawl!

Hades manages to get the advantage in the brawl, and gives Shadow a stiff kick to the gut! He then hoists Shadow onto his shoulders, going for the Closed Casket! Before he can deliver the move, Shadow gives him a couple of hard elbows to the side of the head, and slides off of his shoulders, giving Hades a Big Boot before pulling him up and lifting him up in a Reverse Crucifix position to deliver the Eclipse! The crowd cheers loudly as the ref counts the pin,
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Paige: Here is your winner, by pinfall, Shadow!

Harvey: What we witnessed tonight was a flat out fight! In the end, Shadow was able to overcome Hades' assault, and secure the victory!

Chase: Hades did a number on Shadow's face, but even I have to give it to Shadow for the toughness he showed tonight!

The ref raises Shadow's hand in victory as “Metalingus” blares over the speakers! The fans cheer for Shadow, but the cheers then turn to boos as Biggs emerges on stage, still clad in his suit with the feathers on the shoulders and his Overdrive Championship clasped around his waist. Biggs stands on the stage mockingly clapping for Shadow, who glares at Biggs with rage. Just then, out of no where, Hades attacks Shadow from behind. With Shadow down, Hades stomps on Shadow and Biggs slowly makes his way down to the ring. Biggs gets into the ring and he and Hades surround Shadow.

Chase: Shadow is help less

Just then the fans cheer and both Biggs and Hades looks at the entrance and they see Pence running down to the ring with the chair he used on Joe Marinez earlier. As Slide slides into the ring, Hades and Biggs slide out.

Harvey: Pence showed up just in time.

Pence helps Shadow up as Biggs and Hades head up the ramp. The fans cheer for Shadow and Hades who pose for a bit then leave the ring and the cameras go on the commentators

Harvey: What a show we had here tonight, full of surprises

Chase: And we still have to find out just who the number 1 contender for Level One’s World Title is

“Put You On Game” By Lupe Fiasco blasts the PA system and Level One walks out and waste no time going straight to the ring.

Level One: Ok, I’ve been waiting all night to find out just who I will be fighting at Christmas Chaos. So President Jeff, Max Carter, I don’t care who, but one of you tell me who I’m fighting at Christmas Chaos.

Faceless by God smack hit’s the PA and out comes Max Carter. Max stands on the stage with a mic in hand.

Max: Level One, President Jeff and I had a long discussion on just who is qualified to fight for the APW World title. We looked at every possible people, and the choice that we made, we are happy with. This man, yes you beaten him before, but that was long ago. This man has wanted a piece of you for a long time. This man is The Main Man

Chase: No way!

Max: Your opponent for Christmas Chaos







SLADE CRAVEN


Harvey: YES!

Chase: I can’t believe it

'The Way You Like It' by Adema hit’s the PA and the fans are going crazy as Slade Craven walks out from behind the curtain and Shakes Max Carters hand and thanks him. Level One is clearly not happy. Slade is smiling and points at Level One and motions the title around his waist.

Harvey: These two last fought in the weeks leading up to Rasslemania V

Chase: In Slade’s 2nd match to be exact and Level One barely won that match.

The two men stares at each other, exchanging words from a distance as Overdrive comes to a close.