Nevermore

Blimey... this was dragged up from the depths was it? I think we've reached a point where it's clear this won't be coming back - though I do occasionally revisit this hallowed place wondering if I could continue... and to see what's on offer now. The two main reasons for discontinuing are, firstly and most importantly, time. Work, family etc. And, secondly, the world has moved on - a lot of what I thought was edgy, interesting storytelling would not be well-received now in my view - and fair enough on a forum designed to promote the business of a games company for all ages. I did always promise myself I'd do a run down of where this was going as a sign off. So, to those who may have been as sick in the head as me to enjoy this over the years: firstly, thank you - it was a delight to have you involved and, secondly, I hope this one deep dive provides some minor closure (I may do some more). Doubtless, it will also demonstrate why everyone was better off without me telling the story in detail 😜 Vito/Burchill The point in this story was to turn Vito into the top heel in the company (at least at first) and to turn Vito/Burchill into the main event feud. My Austin-Rock, if you will. Kelly had just announced her pregnancy to Burchill where I left off. Over the coming weeks, she was going to suffer terrible morning sickness which hospitalised her. It would slowly become clear that it was not only morning sickness - but guilt - and she would reveal to Burchill that he was not the father of her child. This would crush Burchill who would more or less disown her. However, Burchill would turn to Shane Douglas, his mentor, who would convince him that maybe Kelly did nothing wrong - Kelly and Burchill were apart for several months and it was understandable if she slept with someone else. Not only might the pregnancy have been a mistake, perhaps she genuinely believed it was Burchill's child at first and, even when she realised it wasn't, she so desperately wanted that to be true. Burchill can't buy into it but slowly Douglas convinces him that Kelly has risked everything to tell him the truth which is not only brave but demonstrates why he was right to love her in the first place. Burchill visits Kelly in the hospital to tell her he understands and that regardless of biology, it is their child. He doesn't care if some stranger is the biological father, he loves her and he will love their child. Meanwhile, Vito uses this to taunt Burchill for his bastard child and to say that Paul Heyman's "reformed" ECW was based on pushing a man who can't even carry a family let alone a million dollar company. This leads to a match for Vito's title with a lot of personal animosity involved. In that match, Vito's brothers become involved to create an unfair advantage. But Kelly returns and creates a distraction for Burchill and Douglas to even the odds. Burchill ends up wrapping a chair around Vito's neck in an attempt to seriously injure/cripple him but, still concerned for her brother, Kelly convinces him not to and in the process Vito hits a low blow and retains the title. Vito comes to the ring on the next TV show to gloat and says that Kelly might have something to tell Burchill. Burchill confronts Kelly - who says her brother is just playing mind games. She wanted to save Vito from a broken neck because he is her brother and she will always love him - but she understands how callous he has become and Burchill should challenge him again. This builds to another title match with the usual factional run-ins, heel advantage etc. Kelly again becomes the focal point towards the end of the match as a distraction - but this time hits Burchill with a chair, allowing Vito to gain the win. As the PPV goes off air, Kelly says "some stranger" isn't the father of her child; Vito is. And, yes, I'm afraid this really dark pall of an incestuous storyline hangs in the ether. I would love that 24 hours in real life.... hopefully, handwringing news reports and condemnations on the internet aplenty. The next TV show, Vito comes to the ring and dunks all over any sense of kayfabe, explaining Kelly's real name and that she's not actually his sister. He says they have been a couple in real life for over a year (actually true in game btw - which is the catalyst for the story). Kelly is pregnant and Vito is the father but Heyman is exploiting this for storytelling purposes and Vito having to pretend that another man is the father of his child for a salary is a sick joke. Vito essentially becomes the anti-authority figure as a heel by suggesting that as "hardcore" and "smart mark" ECW has pretended to be, they were as guilty as anyone else for feeding the fans nonsense and he was the only person with the balls to stand up to it. The plan was for Burchill/Vito to become a long-term on/off feud on the back of this - with the ability to switch dispositions depending upon spinning sympathy for "protecting the business" and telling the truth as it suited. So, yeah... that may have been some self-indulgence nonsense. But, hey, if you wondered...

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="FlameSnoopy" data-cite="FlameSnoopy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>No, you're not capped from achieving an A*. Due to the way the match rating calculations are made it's not very often one gets a true A* of 100. It's hard to say what the problem is in this case - or if there even is one - without knowing the exact product, pop & skills of the workers involved and road agent notes. Most likely you've just been 'unlucky' thus far and should keep on keeping on with what you're doing.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Aah, so when your segment feedback is set to be in grades rather than numbers, an A* is given only for a 100-rated match? If so, that explains a lot.</p><p> </p><p> It's been way too long since I've played this game properly <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />.</p><p> </p><p> Quote The Raven</p><p> Nevermore</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="FlameSnoopy" data-cite="FlameSnoopy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This is Adam's post on the topic of 'sick bumps', yet it still applies:</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Cheers, dude, that really helps! And makes a lot of sense.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> I have another random question, if anyone can help, though.</p><p> </p><p> Can match ratings be capped due to your promotions size or product (or some other factor)?</p><p> </p><p> The reason why I ask...</p><p> </p><p> As I said in a previous post, I have a very talented main event now in ECW in a performance over popularity product. Most main eventers can crack out A rated matches fairly regularly at my PPVs. However, I've been striving for and failing to achieve an A* main event.</p><p> </p><p> After pouring all of my efforts into a 90 minute epic between Owen Hart and Chris Jericho for the title, it again came back as an A rating.</p><p> </p><p> Slightly disappointed, I decided to change my user preferences to show exact number ratings rather than grades. I then went to my show history and checked the number rating for the Owen/Jericho match... it was 98 and shown as an A* after changing my preferences.</p><p> </p><p> So, am I limited to only getting an A rating (despite a 98 number rating) because I am only at cult, for example?</p><p> </p><p> If so, I might save some of my best potential main events a few months for when I hit national. But, right now, I am stumped <img alt=":confused:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/confused.png.d4a8e6b6eab0c67698b911fb041c0ed1.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />.</p><p> </p><p> Quote The Raven</p><p> Nevermore</p>

<p>Sabu is refusing to work a barbed wire match because there is too much of a risk he will get injured.</p><p> </p><p> Is this his personality - he's listed as "timid" in the mod.</p><p> </p><p> Or his physical state (previous injuries)</p><p> </p><p> Or a mixture of both?</p><p> </p><p> It means a slight change of plans so I'd like to have an idea so I don't fence myself into a corner in the future.</p><p> </p><p> Quote The Raven</p><p> Nevermore</p>

Yeah, moron, I should have said Their stamina is more than capable of a long match.

Yo, I've recently been playing 2016 after a long time away from the games. Booking ECW in the '98 mod. It's now November 2000. Product favours performance over popularity I've been building my main event title picture around RVD, Chris Jericho and Juventud Guerrera. All three have really good top line stats... B+ and Bs (and Guerrera even has an A in flashiness at this point. Performance stats are also solid) - all have As in basics and B+s in psychology. All have solid B+s in charisma. All are B overness in Tri-State. I say all of this because a one-on-one match between any of these three can pull an A rating easily but I'm now intrigued... if this is proving an easy achievement, can I get it higher? If I wanted to try and get an A* in a three way (1v1v1) for the main event of November to Remember what would be my best match aim? I'm tempted to do an hour long match harking back to the Douglas/Sabu/Funk match for the nostalgia value. But I wonder if that's throwing away my chance at getting my best match rating...? Thanks to anyone who bothers reading that backstory . EDIT: The storyline involving them is at A* heat, so I'm hoping I might have a fighting chance. Quote The Raven Nevermore

Just time constraints, boys. I'm trying to keep going regularly this time but I hate doing shows half-arsed... I prefer to wait until I have time to do them proprerly. Hopefully, I'll be back p and running soon. Just busy, sadly. Thanks so much for your interest . Means a lot. Quote The Raven Nevermore

Err thanks, I think . Missed you too, fella. Thanks a lot, dude. You crazy man... Quote The Raven Nevermore

Okay... so the Dragon/Juvi segment was in the wrong place at first. Kinda ruined the flow . It's okay, though... no one noticed. Quote The Raven Nevermore

Saturday, week 4, February <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CAG2VMI-ZTY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JoeyStyles.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Tazz.jpg Joey: Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to ECW Blood, Sweat and Beers . I'm Joey Styles and, alongside me as always is former ECW World Heavyweight Champion, Taz. Taz: Thanks for the intro, Joey. The Nest is no more... can we all just take a minute and savour that. Joey: I wish we could, Taz, but, with Vito Thomaselli as World Heavyweight Champion, I wonder if anything is worth savouring. Taz: I wouldn't sweat too much, Joey. "The New Franchise" is back in town. ECW Undisputed World Tag Team Championship Match http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTagBelt.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTagBelt.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TheGiant.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Abyss2.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/HotDog.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BlueBalls.jpg As soon as the bell rings, the Monsters start to dominate. As if a hot dog suit wasn't enough for Nova to contend with, getting flung around the ring by bthe 500lb Goliath is nothing to sniff at. In the sixth minute, the cavalry come running. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/GreatSasuke.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/HGH.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/StevenRichards.jpg Abyss gets down off the apron to meet them. Big Boot to HGH. Clothesline to Stevie. Blackhole Slam to Sasuke-Pac. Taz: Abyss just singlehandedly took out the rest of Regeneration-X. Joey: ...and I think Goliath is about to... CHOKESLAM TO BLUE BALLS. 1...2..3! Match Rating: C+ Joey: Well... Taz: Yeah... Joey: I think I'm right in saying that is the shortest tag team title reign in ECW history. Taz: I think you're right, Joey. So much for the Plattitude Era. Suddenly, the Briscoes slide in with chairs. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JayBriscoe.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/MarkBriscoe.jpg Each Briscoe takes out a Monster with the steel from behind. They continue to lay chair shots in until the monsters are incapacitated. Jay: Hey, Goliath... you may have had some big delusions about setting that freak Abyss free from his mental torment. You might have thought that destroying the Nest was a good thing for ECW. Well, f**k what anyone else thinks, it's a sh*tty thing for us! Jay hands the mic to his brother. Mark: You see, the Nest was our opportunity. It was our launching pad. You two should know all about floundering in the midcard... but that wasn't what was meant for the Briscoes. We've paid our dues. We've proven our worth and the Nest was our shot. But you went and ruined all of that. Jay: But, there's good news, big boys... because, now you're the tag champs, I guess this is a new opportunity. So, we want your two oversized talentless asses at Baptism of Fire! Juventud Guerrera approaches Ultimo Dragon backstage. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JuventudGuerrera.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/UltimoDragon.jpg Juvi: Okay... I saw what you did last night on the tape. Thank you, I guess. But, as for this tag match tonight, let's get one thing straight... I do not trust you! Ultimo: Hallo to you too. Juvi: Don't get cute... just stay outta my way. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/LuFisto.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TracyBrooks2.jpg The two Lioness put on a rather shaky match. Traci's popularity is clearly not enough to make up for her less than polished ring skills. However, she picks up the win with the Pie In The Sky at 6:17. Match Rating: D After the match, Rob van Dam and Shawn Michaels join Traci in the ring. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RobVanDam.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ShawnMichaels2.jpg Michaels: Ladies and gentlemen... the future ECW Lioness Champion... Traci. Traci takes the mic. Traci: And, more importantly, they may fight like brothers but that's part of what makes them everyone's favourite tag team... and mine... back together at last... "The Whole F... RVD interjects. RVD: Woah, woah... hold on there. Michaels: Listen, Rob. If you want to hold a grudge, I'd frankly understand it. I've been acting like an idiot. Truth is... I've missed main eventing and I've been getting antsy for another world title run in my old age but that ain't your fault. I shouldn't have done what I did. I'm sorry bro. RVD laughs. RVD: Me... hold a grudge? Don't sweat it bro. They touch fists. RVD: But... the way I see it, we're one all. Michaels grins. Michaels: You mean you want a rubber? RVD: RVD may be a lover as well as a fighter... but he's always safe, dude. Michaels rolls his eyes. Michaels: A rubber match, you ass. RVD: Oh... RVD shrugs. RVD: Yeah, I think these people might just want to see part three of the best damn wrestling saga the world has ever seen. There is a huge pop. Michaels: Fair enough. RVD: ...and I think I know how we're gonna do it. Michaels: Meaning? RVD: It's two ring theory for Baptism of Fire, right? Michaels: Right... RVD: And you had the first big cage thingy match in the Federation match with Taker, right? Michaels: Big cage thingy? RVD: Copyright, dude... play ball. Michaels: Go on. RVD: Well, get this... a Staged Cage match. Michaels' face lights up. Michaels: It's brilliant! It's genius! It's worthy of the Main Event! RVD: Thank you. Michaels: What the hell is it? RVD: Right, get this... one cage over either ring. One wall of each cage is one and the same. Michaels: In English? RVD: Jeez... basically one big cage over both rings with a wall that seprates it between the two rings, making two cages. Michaels: Got ya. RVD: So, the cages have barbed wire around the outside, to prevent escape... apart from on that middle wall. Michaels: Sounds dangerous. RVD: Sounds awesome is what I'm sure you mean...One cage has no door but the other does. Michaels: So... we start in the cage without the door? RVD: Exactly. Michaels: ...and have to climb into the other cage to be able to escape via the door. RVD: Exactly. Michaels: Hence "Staged Cage"? RVD: Exactly, man. Michaels: Got ya. The crowd cheers. Michaels: I hate it. RVD: Really?! Michaels thinks. Michaels: Aah, f**k it, I've got nothing else on that night. Van Dam laughs and they touch fists again. Taz: Wow... the first ever Staged Cage Match! Joey: Well, that should be an epic. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SalThomaselli.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BrandonThomaselli2.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JuventudGuerrera.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/UltimoDragon.jpg This turns out to be a sleeper for match of the night. Guerrera and Ultimo Dragon combine surprisingly well and a an even fast-paced match ensues. In the eleventh minute, Dragon tosses Sal into the corner. He charges in looking for a Corner Shining Wizard. But Sal ducks out of harm's way... Dragon's foot collides squarely with Juvi's jaw. As the Television Champion collapses to ringside off the apron, Sal rolls up Dragon. 1... He gets his feet on the middle rope. ...2...3! Match Rating: B+ As the bell rings, rather than contest the dubious pinfall, Dragon slides out ot check on Juvi. The TV Champion lashes out at Dragon accusingly. Dragon looks shocked. Juvi storms off up the aisle-way, Dragon follows tentatively. Vito joins his brothers in the ring. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli3.jpg Vito: Two thirds of the Thomaselli destiny came true last night. Sal is the All Action Champion and I am your ECW World Heavyweight Champion for a new era. You see... The most hated music in ECW blares out. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> As Hero walks to the ring, he picks up a mic. The boos are deafening as he enters the ring. Hero: Look at you, standing here like you are some sort of Hero to these people. You realise they hate you right? The fans cheer the comment. Hero: I am the only Hero these fans need. And the cheers turn to boos. Hero: That's my title Vito... make no mistake about it. Just like Eddie Brock may have got one over on Peter Parker but only when a bad ass symbiote morphed with him to create a an uber cool super villain... like, seriously, he could go all liquid like and sh*t... anyway... just like that, you only have that title because of outside influences. Like in X-Men: Age of Apocalypse... Vito: Dude... I can get taking your character to heart but you do realise your coming off like a dweeb in front of 30,000 people? Hero: A dweeb? Chris Hero was voted most likely to star as an action hero in high school... it's all in the name. So, excuse me if I'm merely living up to what others see in me. Vito: Listen... Rhino appears at the entrance-way. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Rhyno.jpg Rhino: If you two children are finished... Hero: Oh, I'm just getting started... you see... Rhino: SHUT THE F**K UP! Hero looks shocked. Rhino: That isn't your title; it's mine! You're the reason I didn't win last night, Hero. YOU'RE JUST THE LATEST PERSON TO SCREW ME OVER. AND YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS TO PEOPLE LIKE THAT?! Hero: You offer to buy them a beer and ask them to discuss your emotional issues like adults? Rhino drops the mic and strides towards the ring. Paul Burchill now appears at the entrance. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulBurchillNF.jpg Burchill: Hold up... hold up. If anyone's been screwed out of the title by this little prick, it would be me. Rhino stops half-way down the aisle-way to look back at Burchill. Hero: What is this... rag on Chris Hero night?! Bullying ain't cool boys... we're supposed to be setting an example for the kids. Burchill: I wouldn't worry, Chris. I'm used to getting screwed over. My real issue is with that Italian twat standing next to you! Vito: Oh... the mighty Paul Burchill... golden boy of ECW and the chosen star of Paul E. Why not enlighten us with your network-friendly, merchandise-selling words? Paul E now appears next to Burchill. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulHeyman.jpg Heyman: ENOUGH! The crowd applauds his appearance. Heyman: Those two idiots in the ring I'd expect this nonsense from. Rhino, Burchill don't make me have to worry about chaperoning you too. Now, before we start worrying about who will challenge for the title at Baptism of Fire, let's sort out tonight. In the main event, Burchill and Rhino will face Chris Hero and our new disgrace of a World Heavyweight Champion. The crowd pops. Heyman: ...and before I leave. RVD, Shawn Michaels I'm signing your little invention for Baptism of Fire! And I can also confirm that Monsters Inc will defend their newly won tag team titles agains the Briscoes in the return of the half-life handicap match. ECW Lioness Championship Match http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWLioness.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AlexisLaree.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/NattyLioness.jpg The two Lionesses put on a stellar match. Nathalie picks up the win with a Sharpshooter at 8:22. Match Rating: C Cactus Jack comes to the ring. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CactusJack.jpg Cactus: Do I really think I have what it takes to beat you, Nate? That's your question?! You forget... I created every stipulation you rely on. I pioneered the use of every weapon that has aided you. I was the most extreme athlete on the ECW roster when you were still in whatever satanic womb you emerged from. The simple fact is that... Suddenly, Cactus Jack is spun around. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/NateHatred.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JamesMitchell.jpg DECAPITAOR LARIAT! Taz: Oh, the force... Minister: Frankly, we're sick of the talk, Cactus. Nathan never was one for conversation. If you are so set on your "redemption", then step in the ring with "ECW's New Main Event" at Baptism of Fire! Knowing Paul E's love for "two ring theory" and your penchant for claiming that you're the father of all things hardcore, we'll even let you choose whatever stipulation your twisted mind can muster. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisJericho.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CMPunk.jpg The two men combine for a solid match. After an even affair, Jericho starts to take the upper hand in the ninth minute. As Punk gathers his breath, he looks to the aisle-way. Joey: Do you think he's expecting backup? Taz: Well, for once, I don't think it's coming! Jericho floors Punk with a DDT and locks in the Liontamer. Punk has no choice but to tap. Match Rating: B After the match grabs a mic. Punk: I am completely sick of this! This promotion is going to the f**king dogs! Without the spiritual father of this industry, Raven, god knows how we are to continue. Lord knows I've tried... I've tried to step up to the plate and fulfil his most glorious legacy but, now, even that has been torn asunder. So, Goliath, I am challenging you for Baptism of F... Goliath appears at the entrance-way with his new tag team title belt over his shoulder. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TheGiant.jpg Goliath: No. Punk: What the hell do you mean "no"? I am demanding... Goliath: You don't get to demand sh*t anymore Punk. But let me spell this out for you. Believe it or not, now I know that people aren't the pawns in Raven's sick fantasies or your ongoing vision of them, I actually hold no ill will towards you. Punk: Well f**k that. I want... Goliath: Dude... shut up for a second. I get it, man. In a way that thousands wouldn't. I don't blame you... the most insidious thing about Raven is that he actually made you believe in the crap he was spouting. But, Punk, it was all an illusion... one big confidence trick. Listen to me... Raven is gone. Punk: You shout your mouth! Goliath: He's gone, Punk. Punk looks despondent. Goliath: You were a good guy before you got sucked into his sh*t. You had my back. And, for all that may have passed between us, I won't forget that. Move on, dude. Move on. Punk collapses in the ring. Taz: Is he okay? Joey: I have no idea, Taz. There is truth in what Goliath says. The effect Raven had on some of the young guys in ECW was chilling. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli3.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisHero3.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulBurchillNF2.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Rhyno.jpg Chris Hero makes a real effort to avoid Rhino all match. The same cannot be said for Vito and Burchill who brawl from the oustet. In the twelfth minute, Burchill rolls to the outside, Making Rhino the legal man. GORE ON VITO! 1...2...3! Match Rating: B+ Vito and Hero make a quick getaway through the crowd as Rhino storms to the back. Kelly heads to the ring to join Burchill. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KellyNF.jpg Burchill hugs Kelly as she enters. She withdraws and grabs a microphone. Kelly: Paul... I've been thinking about whether to tell you this or not... I mean, truth be told, I don't even know... I mean, I'm not sure if I want to... well, have it... So, I didn't want to tell you if... No... 'Cos then you wouldn't have had a say and I wouldn't want that. What I mean is... Well, I guess what I do kind of depends on how you... what you think. Burchill takes a mic. Burchill: Jesus, babe, are you okay? Kelly: I'm fine... I mean I'm great... you're back with me... but then... I mean this all so confusing. Burchill: Babe... what's the matter? Kelly: You're gonna hate me. Burchill: Don't be daft. They stare at each other. Kelly: I... Kelly stares at her shoes. Kelly: I... She mutters quietly. Kelly: I'm pregnant. Burchill: What? Kelly: I'M PREGNANT. Burchill's face drops. So does Kelly's. Burchill turns around and holds his forehead in his hand. Kelly: It's okay... I mean we can... That is... if you want to... Please don't let this ruin... Burchill turns back around and smothers Kelly with a hug. The relief in Kelly's face is clear to see. Burchill kisses her and lifts her up onto his shoulders as the fans cheer. He carries her to the back, smiling broadly, as the broadcast ends. Show Rating: B+

Dude... I'm beginning to get the feeling that you pic who you're a mark for. A man after my own heart . Quote The Raven Nevermore

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Ooh... I like that one. Been playing around with similar ideas myself but not quite this. I'll think about how I can incorporate it. Quote The Raven Nevermore

Suggestions wanted As Paul E announced at Uprising, Baptism of Fire will return which means the return of "two ring theory". I won't announce my plans OOC - it's more fun that way. But I am looking for some suggestions. The idea is that the Baptism of fire match reequires two rings side by side and, so, all other matches on the card should utilise this in some way. For example, last time around, there was a "Half-life Handicap" match for the tag titles. The rules were that each team "owned" a ring. When in that ring, both members of the team were legal men. So, it essentially created a handicap match until the outnumbered opponent could force someone into "their" ring at which point the advantage reversed. Another example - there was a ladder match where two seperate prizes hung over either ring. My area of interest is this - the as yet unannounced singles match main event could use a cool stipulation match (but frankly I'm happy to run without because it should be a draw anyway). I'm trying to think of something cool but I thought why not open it up? Original is cool but a certain amount of realism is necessary; the Baptism of Fire Match is already pretty damn extreme. Just to warn - if it's too close to what I have planned already for another match, I won't be able to run with it. But if anyone fancies getting involved, I'd love to here suggestions. Quote The Raven Nevermore

Friday, week 4, February 2008 <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVg_uLzxeRg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JoeyStyles.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DonCallis.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Tazz.jpg Joey: Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to ECW Living Dangerously. I'm Joey Styles alongside Don Callis and former ECW World Heavyweight Champion, Taz. Taz: Thanks for the intro as always, Joey. Callis: Tonight's action should be fantastic. Joey: Indeed it should, Don. Tonight the ECW World Heavyweight Championship will be defended in a four-way between Vito Thomaselli, Rhino, Mark Calaway and the champion, Chris Hero. Taz: And all three Thomaselli brothers are in action tonight, Joey. Brandon challenges Juvi for the TV Title while Sal takes on Ricky Marvin for the International All Action Championship. Callis: Meanwhile, The Dudleys will take on Regeneration-X in not only the Tag Team Title Match, as the Second Generation face the Old Age Cliches... Taz: ...but also the Lioness Championship match, Don, as Nathalie defends her title against Voodoo Dudley and Japan. Joey: Then, of course, Rob Van Dam takes on Shawn Michaels in singles competition for the second time and CM Punk faces Goliath with the future of the Nest on the line. Callis: The stakes couldn't be any higher. Taz: Man, let's get to it! http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TheGiant.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CMPunk.jpg The Giant starts of dominantly. He throws Punk from pillar to post as the "Straight Edge Superstar" merely tries to survive. However, in the sixth minute, Goliath looks for a Big Boot. Ducking, Punk coaxes Goliath into straddling the top rope. Punk capitalises, shaking the ropes, forcing it into Goliath's groin. He then climbs to the second turnbuckle and hits the dropckick, forcing the giant to the outside. Taz: That's smart work by Punk. On the outside, Punk rams Goliath's head into the steel guard rail and starts to take the advantage. He continues to lay punishment upon the giant. However, with the crowd behind him, Goliath starts to fight back in the eleventh minute. Still on the outside, he boots Punk in the gut... Chokeslam on the concrete! The Briscoes come running out. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JayBriscoe.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/MarkBriscoe.jpg Joey: ...and, predictably, here comes Punk's back up plan. Immediately they both start pounding on the Giant. They hook Goliath up... Double DDT on the concrete. The Briscoes work together to muscle Goliath to his feet and start to roll him into the ring. But the giant fights back. Elbow to Jay's gut. And a punch to the jaw of Mark. He grabs them both by the throat. Callis: Double Choke... Alexis jumps the guardrail from the crowd with a Singapore cane. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AlexisLaree.jpg Taz: Not so fast, Don. Alexis canes Goliath in the back. He turns to face Alexis, entirely unfazed. However, Puk turns him round... Boot to the gut from Punk. Joey: Punk's looking for the Go To Sleep. Taz: But he can't lift him, Joey. Sure enough, Punk can't lift the Giant. But the Briscoes lay the boots into him instead. Punk paces down the aisle-way with his head in his hands, wondering how he can put Goliath away. Abyss runs out from the back with a 2x4. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Abyss2.jpg Callis: It's Abyss! Taz: I would have expected him to avoid this match at all costs. The monster runs straight past Punk and stands in front of the prone Goliath. Abyss lifts his hands to the air. Joey: He's telling the Briscoes to hold Goliath up. Abyss readies the 2x4... Taz: Well, I guess we know where his allegiances lie. The Briscoes wrestle Goliath up to kneeling. Abyss swings the 2x4 back... ...and nails Mark Briscoe. Callis: Not so fast Taz! The fans cheer wildly. 2x4 to the face of Jay Briscoe. Alexis comes running with the Singapore cane... ...Big Boot. Taz: Abyss is taking out everything that moves. Punk jumps on Abyss' back, locking in a sleeper hold. The monster starts to fade. However, Goliath stands and rips punk of Abyss' back. He picks Punk up in a military press and launches him over the ropes, back into the ring. As Goliath scales the ropes, Punk tries to escape from the other side of the ring... but Abyss runs around ringside to prevent his exit. Joey: He's trapped. Taz: It's just him and Goliath. Looking worried, Punk looks for an escape route. Realising there isn;t one, he shrugs. He charges at Goliath looking for a clothesline. Goliath is entirely unaffected. He grabs Punk by the throat... CHOKESLAM! 1...2...3! Match Rating: B As the bell rings, Abyss slides in and hugs Goliath. Callis: Now we definitely know where his loyalties lie, Taz. The Thomaselli family is backstage. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli3.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SalThomaselli.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BrandonThomaselli2.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KellyThomaselli.jpg Vito: Tonight is our night, me fratelli. Tonight, the name "Thomaselli" will be indelibly etched upon the history of Extreme Championship Wrestling. Brandon: Ha... Juvi don't know what he's got coming tonight. Sal: Nor does that flippy-floppy lucha idiot. Indignant, Kelly pipes up. Kelly: Yeah... 'cos you all care so much about family, don't you? Vito looks furious. Vito: I'm not even going to dignify that with a response but rest assured, little sis, if you think you're going to ruin tonight with one of your little tantrums, think again. The next negative word out of your mouth will be greeted by a fist, you got it? Kelly bows her head despondently. Callis: Up next, is the Lioness' Den match for the Lioness title. Taz: ...and it's worth pointing out the new rule of the CoDE, Don. Callis: Being? Taz: Well, it will be in effect both in this match and in the main event. Where multiple singles competitors are involved in a single match here in ECW, a count-out will be in operation as long as only one competitor is outside the ring. Joey: That's right, Taz. And it was deliberately designed to prevent the cowardly tactics that Raven pioneered, allowing others to fight his battle for him. Taz: Exactly. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWLioness.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VoodooDudley.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/MeikoSatomura.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/NattyLioness.jpg The match begins with Voodoo and Japan making a beeline for each other. As a series of stiff strike ensues, Nathalie, wisely, seems willing to allow her opponents to lead the way. It develops into an even match, in which all three competitors see decent offence. In the tenth minute, Voodoo goes for the Dudley Bomb on Japan. However, on the way down, Japan catches Voodoo with a knee to the face. Callis: ...and they're both down! Nathalie siezes the opportunity, locking in the Sharpshooter on Voodoo. Mother Dudley had no choice but to tap. Match Rating: C Cactus Jack is backstage for a shoot promo. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CactusJack.jpg Cactus: You listen closely, Nathan... as misguided as you may think it, I am calling you out. You see, a special sort of hell is reserved for those who inflict unnecessary pain and suffering on helpless living creatures, let alone other human beings. And no, Nate, I'm not talking about you. You see, as much as you may think that you have brutalised ECW legends, it was my example... it was my legacy... that led them to contemplate such inhumanity to begin with. But, Nate, you rest assured that, if I'm going to hell, I'm taking you with me. The only difference is that I'll be using your bloodied body as a ladder back to civilization. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/IAAbelt.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SalThomaselli.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RickyMarvinIAA.jpg Marvin controls the early going using his sheer speed to great effect. However, in the fifth minute, Sal hits a lowblow. Joey: Oh come on! Taz: What would you expect from a Thomaselli, Joey? Capitalising Sal starts to lay the boots into Marvin. He hooks him up for a Brainbuster but the champion slips over his shoulder. Marvin bounces off the ropes and runs at Sal... Sal tries to clothesline but Marvin ducks. The luchadore carries on running and jumps onto the second rope. He launches backwards looking for a Monnsault... But Sal catches him upside down... Piledriver. 1...2...3! Match Rating: B- Taz: Sal Thomaselli is the new All Action Champion. Callis: And he only took control following the lowblow. Rhino is backstage for a shoot promo. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Rhyno.jpg Rhino: I have come so close to winning the World Heavyweight Championship... over and over and over again. But every time I have been screwed out of what is rightfully mine. NO F**KING LONGER! Vito, Taker, Hero... I don't care which one of you thinks you're gonna get the best of me. I don't care if you all do. Tonight, anyone who stands in my way... IS GOING TO F**KING DIE! http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTVBelt.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BrandonThomaselli2.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JuventudGuerrera.jpg Guerrera starts the match solidly, using his lucha-influenced chain wrestling to take it to the challenger. Brandon remains on the back foot, struggling to cope with Juvi's quickness. Taz: It don't look like Brandon's gonna have such a good time of it as, Sal. Callis: Well, wait for him to cheat, Taz. No cheating is forthcoming. Brandon doesn't have a chance to as Guerrera continues to control things. However in the ninth minute, Brandon manages to lock in a rear naked choke and seizes the opportunity to regain his breath. Juvi fights his way back to standing and finally there is some parity in the match. Francine walks out from the back. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Francine.jpg Taz: Oh no... I don't know what her intentions are but now is not the time to get involved! As Francine climbs on the apron, Brandon whips Juvi to the ropes. Juvi collides with Francine, sending her tumbling to the floor. Catching the rope, Juvi stops himself and stares at his prone former-girlfriend. Using the distraction, Brandon approaches Guerrera from behind and kicks him in the groin. Joey: Not again. As Juvi writhes in pain, Brandon grabs a chair from ringside. He slides back in and lays the steel into a prone Juvi. Suddenly, Ultimo Dragon emerges from the crowd. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/UltimoDragon.jpg Callis: What the hell is he doing here? Taz: ...and who's side is he on? Brandon drops the steel and gestures to the crowd. As he turns around, Dragon comes flying of the top turnbuckle... DRAGONSTEINER! Joey: Oh, the agility to hit a headscissors of the top like that! Ultimo Dragon rolls out and exits as quickly as he entered. Guerrera rises, unaware of what has taken place. He climbs the tunbuckle... ...450 Splash! 1...2...3! Match Rating: B+ Taz: Juventud Guerrera retains the ECW World Television Championship! As the belll rings, Juvi slides out to check on Francine. However, as she starts to come-to and he realises she is okay, he opts to leave without her. Backstage, Vito and Kelly are watching on a monitor. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli3.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KellyThomaselli.jpg Kelly smirks but Vito is clearly furious. Vito: Ugh... Idiot! Next time, I guess I'll have to fight his battles for him. He sighs. Vito: Brothers... who'd have them. He storms off as Kelyy whispers under her breath. Kelly: Not me. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTagBelt.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTagBelt.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/HotDog.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BlueBalls.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DickDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SlykDudley.jpg The Second Generation of Dudleys start strongly. The Old Age Cliches flounder... and Nova's hot dog suit doesn't help. However, Sasuke-Pac runs in in the sixth minute. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/GreatSasuke.jpg Sasuke-Pac springboards off the top rope and takes out both Dudleys with a wheel kick. Ultimo Dudley II is not far behind. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BanzaiDudley.jpg Taz: Well, the Asian contingents of both the Dudleys and Regeneration-X are out in full-swing. Ultimo Dudley drags Sasuke-Pac out of the ring and a brawl ensues between the two Asians outside. The Cliches use the distraction to seize control. However, Bubba and D-Von run out, hotly pursued by HGH and Stevie. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BubbaRayDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/D-VonDudley.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/HGH.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/StevenRichards.jpg A big, inter-stable brawl breaks out. Taz: Well, this got ridiculous. Callis: It's Regeneration-X. It's always ridiculous! Amidst the chaos, Blue Balls grabs STD and manages to... well... kind of... sit on Slyk's head. Taz: THE LAMEASSER! Callis: Now wo's ridiculous? 1...2...3! Match Rating: C+ Joey: Wait... what? Taz: What's up? Joey: The Old Age Cliches... "Blue Balls" and a guy in a hot dog suit have actually won the tag team titles?! Taz: Welcome to ECW. Ultimo Dragon approaches Juventud Guerrera backstage. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/UltimoDragon.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JuventudGuerrera.jpg Ultimo: You not cheack on your girlfriend? Juvi spins around. Juvi: What the hell are you doing here? Ultimo: Relax... I am not here to fight. Juvi: Then you may want to step off. Ultimo: You don't realise what happened out there, do you? Juvi: Out where? Ultimo: Never mind... you go check on Francine, foolish lucha. Juvi: You mind your own damn business. Dragon shakes his head and walks off. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RobVanDam.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ShawnMichaels3.jpg This match starts with less of the technical finesse of their previous encounter. Michaels charges at Van Dam and takes him down with a Shoulder Block. He immiediatle mounts his former partner, landing stiff punhces to the face. Taz: It looks like this one got real personal. Van Dam catches Michaels fist and flips HBK over onto his back. Van Dam now mounts and lands his own punches. Michaels slides him off and the two men return to standing. They pace around each other... "RVD! RVD! RVD!" Van Dam turns his back on Michaels and bounds up to thesecond turnbuckle. He points his thumbs as the crowd chant along. "ROB - VAN... Michaels unceremoniously pulls Van Dam from the turnbuckle by his ponytail. Landing on his back, RVD lashes out with his feet kicking Michaels in the face. Michaels stumbles backwards. Van Dam leaps to the top in one bound... Flying Karate Kick. Van Dam covers. 1...2...kickout. Taz: Van Dam's on form. Joey: When is he not? Van Dam backs away to the ropes and forward rolls. Callis: Rolling Thuder! No! Michaels moves at the last second and rolls RVD up in a schoolboy. 1...2...kickout! As the two men return to standing an even and bitter contest ensues. In the thirteenth minute, RVD enters with a chair. He throws it at Michaels, who catches it. Joey: Van Damin... Taz: No, Joey. Michaels throws it straight back in Van Dam's face. As RVD falls to the mat, Michaels picks up the chair again. He drives the edge into Van Dam's ribs... ...and again. He then hooks the chair around RVD's ankle. Callis: Oh, no. Not this! Joey: He's going to try and break his ankle. Taz: Come on Shawn. Michaels climbs up to the top turnbuckle. Traci slides in. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TracyBrooks2.jpg She stands in between Michaels and Van Dam. Callis: Traci's trying to stop him. Joey: Good for her. The fans join in. "Don't be stupid!" *Clap Clap Clap-Clap-Clap* "Don't be stupid!" Michaels looks at Traci... ...then at Van Dam... ...and at the crowd. He stands up to full stature as the arena falls quiet... ...and climbs down off the top. The crowd applauds as Michaels removes the chair from RVD's leg. He helps Van Dam up. RVD looks shocked. The two men stare at each other for what seems like forever. "WHOLE F**KIN' SHOW! WHOLE F**KIN' SHOW!" They both now look out at the crowd... and back at each other. Van Dam smiles. Michaels nods. They approach each other for a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Van Dam transitions it into a side headlock. Michaels backs him into the ropes and Van Dam rebounds, releasing the hold. He rebounds again off the opposite set of ropes... and hits a Shoulder Block. He steps over his opponent and rebounds off the perpendicular set of ropes. Michaels springs up and hits a Shoulder block of his own. HBK now rebounds as RVD springs up and leapfrogs him. Michaels rebounds again and, as Van Dam ducks down, HBK now performs a leapfrog. RVD turns him around and boots him in the gut. He whips him to the corner but it is reversed so that Michaels goes chest-first into the buckle. Van Dam runs at Michaels from behind. HBK grabs the top rope and jumps backwards over Van Dam. Van Dam, now in the corner, jumps to the tope rope and backflips over Michaels. HBK runs out of the corner as RVD lands on his feet. Van Dam goes for a kick but Michaels slides between his legs. As Michaels rises, Van Dam goes for a low sweep kick. HBK jumps it... and goes for the Clothesline. Van Dam ducks underneath... and attempts the Spinning Heel kick. Michaels ducks it. The two men back off to huge applause. RVD bows as Michaels flexes. "RVD!" "HBK!" "RVD!" "HBK!" Van Dam hooks up Michaels in a rear waistlock. German suplex. He arches back to pin Michaels shoulders. 1...2...kickout. Both men rise. RVD jumps up looking for a Hurricanrana. Michaels reverses into a Sit-Out Powerbomb. And hooks both legs. 1...2...kickout. Both me rise again. RVD looks for the spinning back kick. Michaels ducks. HBK looks for a Discus Clothesline. RVD ducks. RVD goes for the sweep kick. Michaels jumps it. Sweet Chin Music... No! RVD ducks. As Michaels gains his balance from the momentum, RVD grabs the chair. He throws it at Michaels who catches it. HBK ducks the Van Daminator and throws the chair back at RVD. RVD catches it but ducks the Sweet Chin Music again. RVD boots Michaels in the gut and lands a legdrop across the back of his neck. He lays the chair on Michaels chest... Rolling Thunder. Callis: Michaels is in trouble here. Van Dam springs up to the top rope. FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH! Joey: He hit it! The impact clearly winds Van Dam as well. However, he makes the cover. 1...2...3! Match Rating: A Callis: He did it. He beat Shawn Michaels. As the bell rings, Van Dam helps Michaels to his feet. On unsteady legs, Michaels hugs his partner. The two raise each others' hands as the fans applaud. Taz: ...and that's more like it! Paul Heyman heads to the ring. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulHeyman.jpg Heyman: Far be it from me to want to keep you from the main event for too long. However, it is my pleasure to announce that this time next month ECW Baptism of Fire will be returning. There is a huge pop. Taz: Yes. Heyman: That means the twenty man, fire-based battle royal will return with the winner gaining a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. For those who missed the event last year, fear not. We will be recapping the rules over the coming weeks. Moreover, the evnt will see the return of "two ring theory", in which we endeavour to make the most of the two ring set-up by providing you with the most innovative new matches we can muster. Joey: This is fantastic news! Callis: It sure is, Joey. Do you remember the Half-life Handicap match last year? That was genius. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWWorldBelt.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli3.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Rhyno.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Taker.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisHeroWorld.jpg The Man Beast and Taker immediately charge at each other on the bell. Callis: It looks like there's no love lost between these two after last year. They exchange clubbing blows to the face. Sneaking in from behind, Thomaselli lands a lowblow on Taker. Joey: This is getting ridiculous. Is there a Thomaselli that knows an offence maneuver that isn't dirty? Fearing an early beating, Hero slides to the outside and makes himself scarce. Referee, Jim Molineaux, immediately begins to count him out. Hero looks aggrieved. Taz: We said it before. You can't get away with that know thanks to the CoDE. However, before Hero can slide back in, Taker has come out to meet him and the coun ceases as a result. As Taker starts pummeling Hero on the outside, Rhino takes control in the ring, trapping Vito in the corner and landing a series of stiff strikes. Rhino steps back and Vito staggers out of the corner... ...Big Back Body Drop. 1...2...kickout! The match continues with Taker and Rhino physically dismantling the opposition. Then, in the twelfth minute, Taker slides in and goes face to face with The Man Beast once again. Taz: Here we go. Tekr lands a punch. Rhino follows suit. They trade blows again and an all-out brawl begins between the two men. Sal and Brandon run out from the back with Singapore canes. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SalThomaselli.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BrandonThomaselli2.jpg Callis: Oh, for the love of god... Joey: Sadly, we know all about the advantage of numbers here in ECW. Both brothers slide in. Brandon canes Rhino as Sal does the same to Taker. Rather than allow the powerhouses a chance to retaliate the stiff cane strikes continue. Taz: Both Rhino and Calaway are down. Brandon and Sal both focus on Taker. They pick him up and hook him up for a Double Brainbuster! Taz: I know there's two of them but that still takes some strength right there! They both lay the boots in to "The Soul Taker". Meanwhile Rhino squats, waiting in the other corner. Callis: Wait for it... Both Thomasellis turn around. Joey: GORE! GORE! GORE! Taz: HE TOOK THEM BOTH OUT! Callis: It's carnage in there. Taker rises on the other side of the ring. Rhino sees him out of the corner of his eye and charges... GORE! Taz: ...and again! Rhino covers. Callis: He's going to do it! 1...2... Chris Hero slides in and breaks up the count. Taz: Uh-oh. Rhino turns and faces Hero, looking furious. The champion looks terrified, pleading with the Man Beast. Joey: The champion has had this coming, frankly. Boot to the gut... RHINO DRIVER! However, before he can cover, Vito kicks him in the back of the knee. Rhino collapses in pain. Vito thumbs him in the eye. Joey: I am sick of this! Styles audibly throws his headset down in disgust. VITO DRIVER! 1...2...3! Match Rating: A Taz: No! Callis: Not like that! Rhino got screwed all over again! Vito slides out to ringside and grabs the title to chorus of boos as the ring announcement is made. They head up the aisle-way, turning to taunt the fans. A familiar figure appears behind them at the entrance-way. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulBurchillNF.jpg Callis: It's the New Franchise! Taz: Paul Burchill is here! Joey audibly repositions his head set. Joey: Oh, I've been waiting for this. Burchill stands there silently, waiting. The Thomasellis walk backwars, antagonising the crowd. Suddenly, Vito walks straight into Burchill. He turns around as the fans go wild. Burchill grabs the title out of Vito's hads and blasts him across the head. Brandon charges at him and is also knocked down with the title belt... ...as is Sal. Burchill drops the title on the floor and picks Vito up. Joey: Oh, C-4 on the arena steps! As Burchill stands, looking dominant, the fans go crazy. Suddenly, Kelly appears from the back and taps Burchill on the shoulder. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KellyThomaselli.jpg Burchill turns around to see her smiling. The pay-per-view feed fades as she jumps into his arms. Chants of "New Franchise" can be heard as Burchill and Kelly celebrate their reunion. Show Rating: A