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Nevermore · May 18, 2013

Monday, week 4, December

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Hudson: Hello and welcome to ECW Revolution. I'm Scott Hudson...

Gertner: ...and I'm Joel Gertner.

Hudson: In just four days time, we will all witness the most intense form of competition that the wrestling industry has ever known: the Masters of Pain Finals.

Gertner: Well, personally, Scotty boy, I'm not sure I can think of anything more intense than the concept of ECW joining forces with Playboy...

Hudson: Typical.

Gertner: ...let me finish!

Hudson: Go on then.

Gertner: Okay, I'm finished.

Hudson rolls his eyes.

Hudson: Well, as big a piece of news as that is Joel, the arguably bigger news is the main event tonight. A five man cage escape match which will determine the seedings for five of the eight competitors in the finals this Saturday.

Gertner: And for those of you who don't know, you can go to ECW.com for Taz's explanation of why the seedings are so important.

Hudson: My god...

Gertner: What?

Hudson: You actually thought of something useful to say.

Gertner: Sticks and stones may break may bones, Scotty. Actually, no, nothing can break my bone when I'm in the right mood.

Hudson: Give me strength... Moving on as quickly as humanly possible, the last of the Masters of Pain Qualifiers is ready to get underway.

Masters of Pain Qualifier

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Michaels and Mysterio make for an entertaining opener.

After a back-and-forth affair, it is Michaels who picks up the victory, scoring a knockout with his Sweet Chin Music at 14:22

Match Rating: B+

<div style="text-align:center;">Paul Heyman and Chris Hero are backstage in an office.

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Hero: A Hero's time is precious, Paul E. Start talking or I start walking.

Heyman: Chris, this meeting is not only important but in your interest. Now, for the last time, will you shut up and wait for the others to get here!

Hero: Who are these "others"?

Heyman: It doesn't matter.

Hero: It does to me.

Heyman: Shut up!

Hero: Stop saying that. That's no way to speak to such a superhuman individual.

Heyman: You can't, can you?

Hero: What do you mean I can't? I can't what?

Heyman: I mean you are physically, psychologically and, in all other ways, existentially incapable of not saying anything.

Hero: Not true.

Heyman: Prove it.

Hero: Fine.

Hero takes a deep breath as Paul E sighs in relief.

A few seconds go by.

Hero: Quick question...

Heyman: JUST SHUT UP!

<div style="text-align:center;">Vito Thomaselli, seen wearing a protective cast around his wrist, and a tired-looking Shawn Michaels come through the door.

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Vito: What is this dick doing here?

Hero: He can't just call me a dick! That's harrasment, Paul E!

Vito: You fractured my wrist last week, bastardo!

Heyman interjects.

Heyman: Chris... you're a dick!

Stunned, Hero looks at Shawn Michaels for some form of sympathy or corroboration.

Michaels: You really are.

Hero: Screw this!

As Hero makes to leave, Paul Heyman speaks up.

Heyman: Hang on! With all three of you having qualified for the Masters of Pain Finals but not being in the cage match tonight, we need to decide upon your seedings... In these three envelopes are three random numbers. Chris, you pick first.

Vito: Why does he pick first?

Heyman: So he can leave first.

Vito: Oh yeah... suits me.

Michaels: Me too.

Hero reaches for the envelope on the far left.

Michaels shakes his head.

Hero: Why the hell not?

Michaels: 'Cos that's my choice.

Hero: I'm picking first.

Michaels scowls.

Hero: Fine.

Hero reaches for the next one over.

Vito shakes his head.

Hero: Oh, screw you guys!

Hero picks up the third and final envelope.

Michaels and Vito pick up their own choices.

Heyman: Open them.

Michaels frowns at his piece of paper.

Hero smiles like the Cheshire Cat.

Vito hangs his head in his hands.

Hero: Number two!

Michaels laughs.

Hero: Oh, you bunch of children! I'm outta here.

Hero walks out looking smug.

Michaels: Number six.

Vito sighs.

Vito: Number eight.

Heyman pats Vito on the shoulder as the feed cuts back to the ring.

Heyman: Bad luck kid.

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As the bell rings, the two Nest members circle eac other tentatively.

Suddenly, Alexis pokes Nathalie in the chest... and the challenger falls to the mat in a heap.

Gertner: OH NO! THE FINGERPOKE OF DOOM!

Alexis covers for the 3 count as the fans applaud the obvious reference.

Match Rating: D+

Gertner: Well, that's ridiculous! The first Lioness Multipack match in ECW history last week leads to this?!

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A brawl breaks out between the three teams as the camera cuts to the back.

<div style="text-align:center;">"The New Franchise" and Kelly Thomaselli approach Vito backstage

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Vito: Oh hell no! Stay the f**k away from me!

Kelly: Vito!

Burchill: I took a Gore for you on Saturday, you idiot!

Vito: Yeah... and yet I had the full weight of you... not to mention a steel chair forced down on my wrist! No wonder it broke when Hero had me in an armbar!

Kelly: What... and you're gonna blame Paul for that?!

Burchill: I feel for you, man... I really do, particularly with the Masters of Pain coming this Saturday... but that was Rhino's doing not mine!

Vito shakes his head in disbelief.

Vito: Paulo... you are still my little sister's boyfriend. Hell, that as well as a lot of other stuff makes you my brother! But I should be the number one contender already! Now, Masters of Pain is my one shot. Rhino is after you... Not me! And I've got my own sh*t to be dealing with right now, so, I'd appreciate it if I didn't have to keep getting caught in the crossfire of your problems!

Kelly and Burchill look at each other, realising Vito has a point.

Vito: No disrespect, man. None at all. But just stay away from me until after Masters of Pain. I've got enough shit working against me!

With that, Vito pats the champion on the shoulder with his good hand, kisses his sister on the cheek and walks off.

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In what is probably not a surprise to anyone, this is only slightly less one-sided than a straight-up squash match.

Despite Guerrero's obvious technical skill, he is simply detroyed by the power of the Man Beast.

Rhino puts Guerrero out of his misery in the eighth minute after a Gore.

Match Rating: B+

Gertner: Oh man, can anyone stop this rampage that the Man Beast is on?

Hudson: "The New Franchise" Paul Burchill would certainly like to think so but it'll at least be one of the hardest challenges he has ever faced.

Gertner: If not the hardest... speaking of hardest.

Hudson: Be quiet, Joel!

After the match, Rhino slides out to ringside and sets up a table by the ring apron.

Hudson: Oh no! We've seen this before!

Gertner: Even I don't want to see this!

Rhino drags Guerrero through the ropes and sets him up for a Piledriver on the ring apron.

With a disgusting thud, Guerrero is driven through the table to the concrete floor.

Hudson: Damn it! Let's get some medics out here! Someone stop this madman!

<div style="text-align:center;">Paul Burchill and Shane Douglas sprint to the ring.

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But before they can even get their bearings, Rhino charges at them and drives a shoulder into each of them.

Hudson: GORE!

Gertner: DOUBLE GORE!

Hudson: This man... this monster... is a psychopath!

Gertner: ...and, seemingly, unstoppable!

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It starts as a relatively even tag match.

However, The Second Generation of Dudleys start to gain an upperhand.

In the tenth minute, Daizy Dudley jumps on the apron, distracting Mark Briscoe with her feminine wiles.

When Briscoe turns around...

Hudson: OH! Total Penetration by Dick Dudley Jr!

Slyk Tayshaun quickly follows up with the Boston Crabs.

Gertner: ...and the Crabs are applied by STD!

Hudson: Joel's favourite submission hold.

Briscoe taps out.

Match Rating: C

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D-Von: Oh my little bastard nephews! Congratulations on your title defence. It must be a shame for you that those titles are coming to the First Generation at Got Blood?.

Slyk, Dick and Daizy stare a whole through their uncles from the ring.

D-Von: You see, it doen't matter how badly you want to go digging up old family secrets... you are never gonna find them out because we are gonna cmack some damn sense into you. And what better way to do so than in a Flaming Tables Match?!

STD and Dick seem unphased.

Bubba Ray: Thou shalt not f**k with the First Gen... Gen... G.. Ge...GG...

D-von slaps his half-brother around the head.

Bubba Ray: ...Originals!

Ultimo Dudley II provides jazz hands for efffect as the camera cuts to Paul E in the back.

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Heyman: I am getting sick of this Lioness title situation! So, I've only got one resort left: a six way match for the title at Got Blood?. F**k whatever allegiances that may be in play... it will be Alexis, the champion, versus Nathalie versus Jazz versus Kong versus Akino versus Meiko Satomura. We will have a decisive champion!

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The match is an even bout in which AJ Styles seems unwilling to go one-on one with Guerrera.

In the twelfth minute, tired of being avoided slides out of the ring to pull Styles off the apron.

Gertner: Well, under the new lucha rules of the CoDE that makes Vito the legal man.

As Guerrera and Styles brawl on the outside, Vito enetrs the ring.

On the outside, Francine throws Juvi his Television Title Belt and he drives it into Styles forehead to the crowd's delight.

On the inside, Hero boots Vito in the gut.

He grabs the Italian by his bad wrist and drives it into the turnbuckle post.

Gertner: Oh god! Vito's fractured wrist will have no chance to setlle before Masters of pain at this rate!

As Vito falls to the mat in agony, Hero locks in an armbar just like last week.

Vito taps.

Match Rating: B

Gertner: Carrying an injury into what is, essentially, a submission wrestling tournament cannot be good!

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Mitchell: Again, Nathan!

Nate Hatred closes his eyes and exhales.

Mitchell: AGAIN!

Hatred proceeds to smash a glass bottle over his head.

Mitchell: ...and?

Hatred puts his arms across his chest, braces himself and falls backwards onto the shards of glass.

As Hatred gives a mere subtle whince, Mitchell looks to the camera.

Mitchell: Tommy Dreamer... Cactus Jack... Just eleven days!

The Sinister Minister lets off a blood curdling laugh as the camera cuts back to the ring for the main event.

Bob Artese: Ladies and Gentleman, the following is the main event... a five man cage escape match that will determine the seedings for the Masters of Pain finals. Sedd numbers 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 are available.

Cage Escape Match

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Though the crowd is excited for this one and the competitors put on an entertaining match with several near-escapes and stops, it is clear the real drama is being saved for Saturday night.

Chris Jericho is the first to escape.

Hudson: Oh my! In a November To Remember rematch Chris Jeticho will meet Chris Hero in the first quarter-final!

Using a crafty lowblow on Mark Calaway as Punk and RVD are brawling, Angle is the next to escape.

Enraged, "The Soul Taker" does not take long to follow suit and pursue Angle through the crowd.

Gertner: And it looks like it will be Calaway and Angle in the second quarter-final.

In the fifteenth minute, RVD floors Punk and climbs the cage.

As he reaches the top, the roar of the crowd is huge.

But instead of descending the cage and escaping, he turns around to face the prone CM Punk.

The roar gets even louder.

Hudson: FIVE STAR FROG...

Gertner: NO! PUNK MOVED!

As RVD curls up in agony, Punk gets to his feet and smirks.

"The Straight Edge Superstar" ascends the cage, becoming the final man to escape.

Gertner: Well, that was stupid.

Hudson: He was trying to give the fans what they wanted to see, Joel!

Gertner: Exactly! Stupid!

Hudson: Either way, CM Punk will face Shawn Michaels in the penultimate quarter-final...

Gertner: ...and Rob Van Dam will face Vito in the fourth.

Hudson: Masters of Pain is sure to be an epic... just as it always is!

<div style="text-align:center;">A Final shot of Vito Thomaselli's wrist being reappraised by medics is shown as the closing credits roll. He is groaning and twitching in pain.

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Show Rating: B+

NWAvsWWF · May 18, 2013

Not sure if your back full time or just posting shows you never got round to posting, hopefully full time but either way I'm reading:D I wasn't around to see your diary when it was first done but read most of it after seeing it on the must read list and it is easily one of the best diaries ever on these boards!

franticloser · May 19, 2013

WELCOME BACK, you have one of the best diaries ever and I stand by my previous position that if I ever get money and start a promotion I am hiring you to be on the booking team

mistaken · May 19, 2013

stellar as always

Nevermore · May 19, 2013

Thank you boys. Very much appreciated!

I wouldn't have been surprised if this diary and I had been forgotten by now.

Masters of Pain event card to follow <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />.

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

Nevermore · May 19, 2013

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Masters of Pain Finals

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Here it is, ladies and gentleman: the most extreme form of competition the wrestling industry has ever seen, The Masters of Pain Finlas. Only one man can walk away with the coveted shot at the World Heavyweight Championship to be scheduled for Got Blood?. However, in order to do so he will have to win not one; not two; but three matches in a single evening. And that's not all. The Masters of Pain is widely recognised as the most brutal form of pugilistic competition there is, with victories only being attainable via submission, knockout or by forcing one's opponent to utter the words "I Quit!". One man will leave victorious, while seven others will leave disappointed but all will be irreparably changed! So who will it be?

"The Lionheart" Chris Jericho;

The self-proclaimed saviour of ECW, Chris Hero;

Former Masters of Pain Champion, Kurt Angle;

"The Soul Taker" Mark Calaway;

"The Straight Edge Superstar C.M. Punk;

"The Showstopper" Shawn Michaels;

"Mr. Main Event" Rob Van Dam;

or Vito Thomaselli

Twelve 5-minute rounds for the

World Heavyweight Championship

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"The Man Beast" Rhino vs. "The New Franchise" Paul Burchill ©

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"The Man Beast" Rhino will be the first man ever to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship under the new rules of the CoDE. "The New Franchise" will look to defend his title in a match comprised of twelve five-minute rounds, decided on a two-out-of-three-falls basis. In the event of a knockout, determined by a 10 count, victory will be immediate; and should the match last for the full hour, the result will fall to a judges' decision. With that in mind, ECW management has now confirmed its World Heavyweight Championship Judges' Panel, all legends in their respective fields: Terry Funk, Larry Holmes and Randy Couture!

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With "The Man Beast" leaving a characteristic path of destruction in his wake as of late, will the Championship change hands only one month after the longest-reigning champion in history, Raven, was finally dethroned by his former protege Paul Burchill?

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All predictions welcome.</div>

christmas_ape · May 19, 2013

Always hear good things about this, and it certainly does look good. If I wanted to get up to speed how far back do you think I should go? Or is there any sort of summary of what has happened/can anyone give one?

Nevermore · May 19, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="christmas_ape" data-cite="christmas_ape" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="5246" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Always hear good things about this, and it certainly does look good. If I wanted to get up to speed how far back do you think I should go? Or is there any sort of summary of what has happened/can anyone give one?</div></blockquote> Thank you, mate. That's very kind <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />. In answer to your question, it depends what you want out of it. Hopefully, without sounding like a pretentious dick here, I started writing this diary because I was sick of the "short attention span" style of booking that dominates wrestling these days. I like wrestling - but I can't watch it anymore because I am never put in a position where I actually care about the characters. I was playing this gameworld for a couple of years (real time - many years game time) before I started writing it up. I started doing so because I thought my attempt at turning Paul Burchill into the new face of ECW might be an interesting read. Ever since this started, I've had "The New Franchise" gimmick in mind which, in keeping with the Shane Douglas character, rather relies on being the best and being the champion. But it took 8 months game time after the start of the diary for that gimmick to even be mentioned and another 7 before he won the title... because, in my opinion, it takes something like seven months worth of pathos for fans to care enough about that character for that title change to be worthwhile. And you never get that from the wrestling industry these days, which I find very sad. Anyway, I say all that because the stories I'm currently writing are just a continuation and certainly will have references to things that happened right back at the start. Nevertheless, that first part of the diary was mostly building to November To Remember XV (the last PPV). So, reading that and the last month's (game time) worth of TV shows should be enough to catch you up more or less. Alternatively, Baptism of Fire (back in March game time) was when the main event storylines really started to take shape towards their current path. So, you could try from there but that's much more reading. It's up to you <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />. Mistaken, being the legend that he is, put this together: <a href="http://uploadhero.co/dl/NwUF6lfk" rel="external nofollow">http://uploadhero.co/dl/NwUF6lfk</a> ...which seems to be just the shows without the rest of the thread. It's already served as a useful reminder tool for me <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />. Take care, bro. Quote The Raven, Nevermore EDIT: Oh, and the first posts in the thread are designed to be a bare-bones background.

The Lloyd · May 19, 2013

Ahh i read some of this a while back when i was starting mine!!! Awesome that you're back bro

your work is very entertaining to read, and i loved the chris hero skit with paul e hayman!!! genius!!!

Annoying that you have a 'Boxing' style match between Rhyno and Burchill as I had a similar idea that I was going to have a match of this kind in my diary... Just needed an opponent for The Big Show... lolol... you still playing it on the 2004 version of the game?!?!

BHK1978 · May 19, 2013

This was one of the diaries that got me into diaries in the first place. When I first joined this board I remember looking at diaries and thinking, "Why would anyone do such a thing." Then I decided to check out your diary along with a couple of others and I was hooked.

What I loved about this diary is how you managed to create your own game world. You managed to take workers that I never cared about in real life and you made me interested in them.

I am glad to see you back, I am going to have to get reacquainted with the diary having not read it in some time but it is cool to have you back.

mistaken · May 19, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="christmas_ape" data-cite="christmas_ape" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="5246" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Always hear good things about this, and it certainly does look good. If I wanted to get up to speed how far back do you think I should go? Or is there any sort of summary of what has happened/can anyone give one?</div></blockquote> [thread=35788]Recap thread[/thread] I can't say I was ever able to bring it all the way up to date. but if you want a short cut to reading the first 6 months or so. this is a quick recap layout of several month of ECW world wide

Nobby_McDonald · May 20, 2013

One of the best is back.

King Of Old School · May 22, 2013

What a great surprise! I followed this diary back in 2006 when it all started right up to the very last post, really happy to see you back Nevermore hope you stick around for a while.

Nevermore · April 28, 2014

Right, let's see if I can keep this going now, shall we? Sheesh... apologies for my horrendous unreliability <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />. Real life and that. EDIT: In fact, let me say more than that. I've felt like a real arse throwing some scraps here and there over the last few years but never really getting this up and running. Yes, real life took over but, the creation of this "New Era" and CoDE left this diary in a place where a lot of stuff had to be reimagined... which was always the point but it made getting back into writing it very daunting! Anyway, I think I'm over that hump now. So, a huge sorry if my infrequent updates have been the cause of irritation! And, if there's anyone left here who's read this oveblown behemoth, thank you. It's appreciated more than you will know.

Friday, week 4, December

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Joey: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the ECW Masters of Pain Finals. Pain is a fact of life but only those who master it can appreciate its rewards. I'm Joey Styles alongside Don Callis and a former two time winner of this very competition, Taz.

Taz: Thanks for the intro, Joe. Tonight should be off the hook! Not only have we got the tournament finals as you mentioned but also a World Heavyweight Championship match between "The Man Beast" and "The New Franchise" Paul Burchill.

Callis: ...and that, Taz, will be the first title match contested under the new rules of the code.

Joey: Well it looks like Bob Artese is ready in the ring. So let's get to it.

Bob Artese: Ladies and Gentleman, the following is the first of four quarter-finals of ECW's Masters of Pain Tournament, held to determine the first Number One Contender of the new year. The following are the rules that apply to the Masters Of Pain tournament -

All matches are one fall but cannot be decided via a pinfall. However, submission, either by tap out or by saying "I quit" through a microphone, will result in a loss as will being knocked out for a ten count. In the case of the quarter-finals of the tournament, one extra match stipulation will be chosen by the winner of a coin toss held prior to tonight's event.

Taz: Well, that's a rule change right there! In previous years, the coin toss rule applied to the semis and final.

Callis: Do you like that change, Taz?

Taz: I guess we'll see how it goes.

Artese: The first quarter final will be between "The Lionheart" Chris Jericho and "The Saviour of ECW" Chris Hero. Having one the toin coss, Chris Hero has selected the match stipulation. He has requested a "No Liontamers" match.

Joey: What the hell?

Callis: Really?!

Artese: That means that the Liontamer subission hold will be considered illegal in the context of this bout and its application will result in an immediate disqualification.

Taz: Well, Callis, in view of that, I think I like the rule change. It means an idiot like Chris Hero can't upset the later stages of the tournament too much.

Masters of Pain Quarter-Final

"No Liontamers" Match

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Seeming understandably pissed off by the stipulation, Chris Jericho wastes no time in launching himself at Hero.

A brawl ensues, reigniting all the bad blood that existed between these two.

Jericho quickly gets the upper-hand, hitting a quick string of maneuvers.

He grabs Hero by the legs and looks to lock in the Liontamer.

The crowd seem to gasp, as Jericho realises his instinctive reaction will do him no favours.

Referee, Jim Molineaux, shakes his head, indicating that he won't disqualify Jericho for his near-mistake.

However, before Jericho can release the hol, Hero kicks him off.

Jericho bounces off the ropes as Hero springs to his feet.

Hero's Sidekick!

Hero seems to maintain a degree of control from this point on.

In the fourteenth minute, Hero spins round for a Discus Clothesline.

But, instead, pokes Jericho in the eye with his other hand.

Jericho drops to one knee, covering his eye.

Hero boots him in the head, so he collapses on the canvas.

Joey: Chris Hero is looking for a submission hold here... It looks like the Hangman's Clutch.

Taz: And he's captured the near arm, Joey. You've got to give it to him - that's flawless execution!

Jericho stretches out his free arm to the lower rope.

Callis: ...and there are no rope breaks recognised under the CoDE!

Jericho has no choice but to tap.

Match Rating: A

Callis: Damn! Chris Hero is advancing to the Semi-Finals.

Taz: You know, Callis, whether we like his attitude or not, at some point, we're gonna have to accept that this kid is an excellent wrestler!

<div style="text-align:center;">Becky Bayless approaches "The New Franchise" and his entourage as they enter the arena.

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Becky: Paul, many people question how you will deal with the sheer power and brute strength of Rhino. Any comments?

Burchill frowns and continues walking.

Douglas: Hey, kiddo, don't disturb his focus. Talk to me.

Burchill and Kelly continue down the corridoor as Becky continues to interview Shane Douglas.

Becky: Same question to you then, Shane.

Douglas: Listen, Becky... a lot of people are intimidated by Rhino because he goes around on this rampage, blindsiding people. But the only statement Paul Burchill needs to make is in the ring and that is exactly where he will do so tonight.

Becky: But how does Paul anticipate neutralising Rhino's power game in the ring?

Douglas: Anyone who thinks "The New Franchise" can't compete on the basis of physical strength is sorely mistaken... regardless of who his opponent is. The very reason he goes by that name is because he is reminiscent of me in my younger days, the best all-around wrestler in the world with no weaknesses in any aspect of the sport. The only thing is he may just be better.

Becky: The last month has made for some fractious moments between Paul and his friend Vito. How much of a factor could that be to his pre-fight mental state?

Douglas: Becky, with all due respect, this isn't a soap opera. This is the sport of professional wrestling and Burchill will demonstrate exactly why he is the best in the world. Now, if you'll excuse me, we have some pre-fight workouts to go through.

The feed cuts back to ringside.

Bob Artese: The following Masters of Pain Quarter-Final will be contested between Kurt Angle and Mark Calaway. Having won the coint toss, Mark Calaway has requested a Dog Collar Match.

Taz: Well, that's smart as hell! The Dog collar will severely limit Angle's ability to use an in-and-out technical style.

Masters of Pain Quarter-Final

Dog Collar Match

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What starts as a relatively even contest turns in Calaway's favour.

The combinataion of the dog collar and his sheer brute strength means that he is able to overpower Angle whilst not allowing his opponent to rely on a technical game.

In the twelfth minute, "The Soul Taker" hits a Chokeslam on Angle.

He then picks up his opponent in a Militray Press and launches him over the top rope.

'Taker steps closer to the ropes allowing enough give in the dog collar for Angle to crash to the concrete floor.

Calaway then grabs the chain and lifts Angle off the floor by his neck, effectively hanging him.

Taker screams "Say it, Kurt!"

Joey: OH MY GOD!

Callis: It's the Masters of Pain, Joey. It goes with the territory.

"I QUIT!"

John finnegan calls for the bell.

Match Rating: B+

Taz: I have to say... I'm glad Taker wasn't in the tournament in my day.

Joey: I can only imagine. Well, Chris Hero and the "Soul Taker" are through to the semi finals and I believe we can go live to Becky backstage.

<div style="text-align:center;">Becky Bayless is backstage with Vito Thomaselli.

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Becky: Vito, you've had quite the run of bad luck.

Vito smirks.

Vito: No kidding.

Becky: You've been drawn in the eighth seed for the Masters of Pain finals; gored multiple times; your wrist fractured... with the head of your best friend no less, considerable tension resulting with that fri...

Vito: Yeah, not meaning to be rude, but you REALLY don't have to remind me.

Becky: Do you blame Paul Burchill for your current predicament?

Vito: What? No! What sort of question is that? Aren't you supposed to be a sports analyst?

Becky looks shocked.

Becky: Okay, moving on then... Do you think your chances in the Masters of Pain finals will be hindered by your injury or your seeding?

Vito: Try both.

Becky: Really? I must admit that's not the answer I was expecting.

Vito: No, don't worry, I'm being facetious. Listen, carrying an injury into a submission wrestling tournament is hardly ideal but my offensive game as well as my mat defensive skills will see me through. As for the seeding? I've overcome tougher challenges. This is my shot and I'm seizing it with both hands!

Becky: Does that mean you think you will win the tournament tonight.

Vito: Of course. I was the number one contender in the champion's eyes. Hell, even by a fair assesment I should be the number one contender now. I got screwed over. It wasn't anyone's fault... as much as you and your journo amicos like a good headline... well, apart from Rhino's maybe. It was one of those things. But most definitely I was screwed. It won't happen again!

Becky: Thanks for your time, Vito. Good luck tonight.

Vito: Thanks, Becky.

The feed cuts back to ringside.

Bob Artese: The following Masters of Pain Quarter-Final will be contested between CM Punk and Shawn Michaels. Having won the coint toss, CM Punk has requested that no "ECW Enforcers", as ratified by the new Code of Dimishing Extremes, will be allowed to involve themselves in the match.

Joey: Oh great... Allowing for the Nest's intereference, I'll bet.

Taz: Again, Joey, I guess this is why Paul E has reserved the added stipulations for only the Quarter Finals this year!

Masters of Pain Quarter-Final

"No Enforcers" Match"

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The match starts at frenetic pace.

A series of whips to the ropes, ducked clotheslines and takedowns.

As Punk is whipped to the ropes again, he catches the top rope to steady himself...

...and Michaels clotheslines him to the floor.

The Showstopper then rebounds from the opposite side of the ring and launches himself over the ropes.

But Punk grans a chair from the front row and swats Michaels out of the air.

Joey: Oh! you could hear the impact. Scratch that... you could feel the impact of that. Even up here in the announcers' booth.

Punk rolls Michaels into the ring and locks in a Front Chancery.

Michaels starts to fade but with the support of the crowd he rallies back.

Working his way up to standing he elbows Punk in the ribs and pushes him to the ropes.

Punk rebounds...

SWEET CHIN MUSIC

No! Punk ducks... and hits the clothesline.

No! Now Michales ducks.

Sweep Kick.

But Punk jumps it.

He jabs Michaels in the face.

And again.

And hooks him up for the Piledriver.

But Michaels slams Punk over his head.

Both men return to standing.

Punk kicks Michaels in the gut.

But it is caught and Punk is spun around.

SWEET CHIN MUSIC.

Yes, this time it connects.

The referee assesses Punk's situation.

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Michaels turns to face them and goes for a second Sweet Chin Music on Goliath.

But the giant ctaches his foot and lifts him into a Powerbomb.

Joey: Oh, damn it! Come on! It's the Masters of Pain finals.

Taz: But no enforcers, Joe... annoying as that is.

Joey: Can John Finnegan disqualify here?

Taz: I don'th think so Joey. "I Quit", knockout or submission. Those are the rules.

<div style="text-align:center;">RVD emerges through the crowd.

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Joey: It's Rob Van Dam!

Taz: But isn't he in action in just a few minutes... like after this match?

RVD brings a chair with him and throws it at Goliath.

The giant catches it... Van Daminator!

Abyss goes to punhc him but RVD boots him in the gut.

DDT on the chair!

Taz: Interference works both ways, Joey. God bless ECW!

Joey: God bless Rob Van Dam!

However, Punk crawls to his feet and hits a lowblow on Van Dam from behind.

Joey: Damn it!

<div style="text-align:center;">Vito Thomaselli now sprints to the ring.

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Shieldding his fractured wrist, he uses his good hand to lay a beat down on Punk.

Joey: There is no love lost between these two.

Taz: To say the least! And don't forget, depending on results, they could face each other in the semi-finals tonight.

Michaels returns to his feet and the beatdown becomes 2-on-1, much to the fans delight.

However, the Monsters return, as does RVD, a full-scale brawl breaking out.

RVD and Vito brawl with Monsters to the outside.

In the chaos, Punk hits another lowblow, this time on Michaels.

He locks in the Anacond vice and Michaels has no choice but to tap.

Match Rating: B+

Punk quickly rolls from the ring and he makes a quick getaway flanked by monsters Inc.

RVD rolls into the ring to check on Michaels.

Groggily getting to his feet, Michaels exits the ring as Vito entered.

Bob Artese: The following Masters of Pain Quarter-Final will be contested between Rob Van Dam and Vito Thomaselli.

Joey: Well, that was quick.

Taz: Well, they're out here, Joey...

Bob Artese: Having won the coint toss, Vito Thomaselli has requested that no added stipulatons be enforce.

Joey: What?

Taz: I like that. I like this kid's attitude. Even coming in with a fractured wrist, he wants a fair fight with no added advantage!

Joey: Good point, Taz. It certainly speaks to his character.

Taz: Though maybe not his smarts...

Masters of pain Quarter-Final

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The two men continue where they left off, only this time the violence is directed at one another.

A brilliant chain wrestling display starts the match, similar to the last.

However, the moves, perhaps slightly sloppier, are peorformed at an even greater pace.

Ducked clotheslines, jumped sweeps, arm wrenches and reversals... the pace is electrifying.

Collar and elbow tieup.

Vito pushes RVD to the ropes.

Van Dam rebounds and shoulder blocks Vito to the mat.

RVD rebounds of the ropes again.

Taz: Could it be rolling Thunder?

No! Vito flips to his stomach and RVD steps over him rebounding again from the opposite rope.

Vito springs to his feet and leapfrogs Van Dam.

Vito now rebounds from the ropes and RVD leapfrogs him.

Vito rebounds again.

RVD performs the splits, leaning forward to duck a clothesline.

But Vito scouts this and leg drops RVD's head...

No! RVD sits up and out of the way.

Both men in a seated position, RVD tries to roundhouse kick Vito but Vito leans back and uderneath it.

Both men return to standing but only briefly as Vito sweeps away RVD's legs with his arm.

He looks for the elbow drop but RVD rolls out of the way and to his feet.

With Vito now prone on the mat, RVD launches in a Sommersault Leg drop

but Vito moves.

Both men return to standing and stare at each other.

Taz: Wow.

The fans cheer deafeningly as the two men shake hands.

RVD turns to showboat for the fans... but his nonsense is not a part of Vito's plans.

The match continues as an even, electric display.

In the fifteenth minute, Van Dam heads to the turnbuckle.

Joey: Five Star Frog...

Taz: No.

Vito springs to his feet as RVD crashes into the canvas.

The young Italian scoops his opponent straight up...

Vito Driver.

He then climbs on top of RVD and reigns down punches.

Jim Molineaux steps into separate them, having ajudged RVD to be out cold.

Match Rating: B+

<div style="text-align:center;">Rhino is seen pacing backstage.

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He strides up and down a corridoor, periodically beating hist chest and tempples, psyching himself out.

Taz: The Man Beast is ready for action!

Joey: And so too are Chris Hero and Mar Calaway.

Taz: And this is where the the real "Pain" of this tournament begins, folks. Both of these men have already wrestled tonight and, if they expect a title shot, they'll have to fight... and win twice more!

Masters of Pain Semi-Final

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Both men launch into a collar-and-elbow tie-up.

Taker pushes Heroand the youngster rolls across the ring to the corner.

Hegets back to his feet as Calaway smiles to himself.

Again, a tie-up ensues.

Again Hero is tossed away like a rag doll.

Taker shakes his head, indicating "The Saviour" cannot win a power game.

Again, a tie-up is initiated.

No... Hero slips through the Deadman's legs, jumps up onto his back and locks in a sleeper hold.

Taker flails around, clearly in great discomfort.

He backs into a turnbuckle to crush his opponent but the youngster does not release his grip.

Calaway then falls flat backwards, trapping Hero between his ample frame and the canvas.

However, still Hero holds on until the Deadman starts to fade.

Joey: Wow, Hero's looking very good, here.

Taz: I've said it before, Joe. The most grating thing of all about this kid is that he genuinely is a very good competitor... in spite of the attitude!

The hold is finally released when Calaway seems glazed over.

Hero ducks out to ringside and grabs a chair.

As Calaway staggers to his feet, he is caught with a a chair shot that can be heard across state lines.

Joey: Calaway is down!

Taz: And how.

Hero climbs ontop of the giant form and lands blow after blow to Calaway's forhead.

However, Taker grabs vito by the throat with both hands.

He then sits up and makes his way back to standing, with Hero's neck still in his grasp.

He lifts the youngster up... Choke Bomb!

Now, Calaway grabs the chair.

Hero stands and is levelled with an equally sick chair shot.

Joey: OH MY GOD!

The match continues as a brutal contest for the next several minutes.

In the twelfth minute, Hero thumbs Taker in the eye.

He then makes his way to the corner and removes the top turnbuckle pad.

He makes his way back to the grounded Calaway and lifts him to standing.

He whips the Deadman to the exposed corner.

But, no, it's reversed.

Taker charges after Hero, who catches the top rope, lifts his back legs and elevates over Taker who runs, chest-first into the buckle.

As the Deadman catches his breath, clearly winded, Hero picks up the chair and cracks Calaway in the back of his skull.

The Deadman's face shoots forward and his forehead stikes the buckle.

He staggers into a Cravate Buster.

Hero locks in the Hangman's Clutch...

...and Calaway taps.

Match Rating: A

Joey: Calaway tapped! Calaway tapped!

Taz: When he needs to, this kid can straight up wrestle. Not fight. Wrestle. His submission locks, his suplexes and understanding of the mat game... I'll change what I said before. The most annoying thing about this kid is that he reminds me of me!

<div style="text-align:center;">Backstage the judges for the World Heavyweight Championship match are seen arriving as Becky Bayless approaches.

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Becky: Randy, any thoughts before the big fight?

Couture: I'm looking forward to a good, clean fight Becky... between two of the greatest athletes in the world at the moment.

Becky: ...and with regard to your role as judge?

Couture: Well I've been on the end of a few decisions in my day. If it comes to that, I promise the fans and the competitors a fair and honest judgement.

Becky: Thanks, Randy. Back to you, Joey.

Masters of Pain Semi-Final

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It is Vito Thomaselli who comes out looking the more determined.

By the sixteenth minute, he has really started to wear the Punkdown and looks about ready to put him away.

<div style="text-align:center;">However, the camera cuts backstage where the muscle of the Nest is brawling with ECW's new enforcers.

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The Monsters layout the enforcers and head to the ring.

Callis: Well some good they turned out to be!

Taz: Oh come on, Callis. Have you not noticed how big these guys are?

Vito sees the coming and grabs a chair from ringside.

As he re-enters, Abyss charges at him with a Big Boot.

But Vito ducks and the monster's size 12 connects squarely with CM Punk.

Taz: Abyss just took out his own boss!

Vito throws the chair into the face of the Monster.

Goliath grabs him by his hair from behind but Vito picks the chair back up and swings it backwards over his head, nailing the giant in the face.

Vito backs away to the ropes, waiting for Monsters Inc to recover.

When they do, both monsters charge at the youngster.

Thomaselli merely drops down, pulling the top rope with him, and both monsters go hurtling to the arena floor.

As the monsters return to their feet, Vito leaps off the top rope.

Springboard Sommersault Plancha!

Both monsters collapse in a heap.

Joey: OH MY GOD!

"Holy Sh*t! Holy Sh*t! Holy Sh*t!"

Punk has recovered as Vito re-enters.

As Vito slides in, Punk stomps on his fractured wrist

Callis: Oh, come on!

Taz: What do you expect?

Joey: From Punk? Exactly those sort of tactics!

Taz: Hey, if I was in the semi-finals, I'd use any advantage.

Again Punk stomps on Vito's wrist.

And again.

He grabs a microphone and shoves it into Vito's face.

Punk: Say it Vito. Say those three magic words and it will all be over.

Vito: F*ck you, Punk!

Joey: My god does this kid have some heart?!

Punk continues to stomp on the fractured wrist.

Again he bends down to point the mic at Vito.

Punk: Say it!

But with his good hand, Vito sweeps Punk's legs away.

And locks in a sleeper hold.

He wrenches on Punk's neck so hard gasps can be heard from the crowd.

...and Punk taps!

Match Rating: A

Taz: No Way! No way!

Callis: My respect for this kid just grows and grows!

Taz: Major props, no doubt!

<div style="text-align:center;">As Punk and his Monsters make their way to the back in a state of shock, Chris Hero sprints to the ring.

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He immediately locks in a wrist lock on Vito's fractured wrist.

Masters of Pain Final

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Callis: Oh, god damn it!

But Vito will not tap.

Somehow he fights his way back up to standing, elbowing Hero in the ribs.

He pushes his opponent to the ropes.

Hero rebounds... back body drop.

Joey: This is incredible!

Taz: But how long can he last with one arm?

Vito approaches the prone Hero looking for another sleeper hold.

However, as Vito wraps his arm around Hero's neck, "The Saviour" again grabs Vito's wrist.

He turns it into another wrist lock.

Vito writhes in pain as Hero smiles maniacally.

But Vito still won't tap.

Callis: Oh no...

The young Italian's screams echo around the arena as the crowd falls silent.

There is a deathly hush except for one man's tortured cries.

Hero looks at the referee.

Jim Molineaux looks panicked but there is nothing he can do.

Vito's eyes start to glaze over and slowly shut.

Callis: GOD DAMN IT KID JUST TAP!

Vito stomps his foot on the floor, seemingly trying to give himself another burst of energy.

Again, he fights his way to standing.

But the pain is too much... he collapses back to the mat as Hero continues to wrench his wrist.

In little time, Vito falls as silent as the crowd.

But his body twitches uncontrollably.

The camera pans around the looks of horror from the crowd, some fans even looking as though they are welling up.

Taz: RING THE F**KING BELL!

Jim Molineaux breaks up the hold.

Bob Artese: Ladies and gentleman, referee Jim Molineaux has ajudged Vito Thomaselli to be unconscious and, by the official's discretion, this will be considered as a knockout.

Match Rating: B+

There is complete and utter silence.

Even Hero doesn't celebrate or utter a murmur as he backs away from Vito's seemingly lifeless body.

EMTs sprint to the ring and the feed fades to black.

After a minute or two, it returns, focussing on the announcers.

Joey: Ladies and gentlemen, we apologise for what you just had to witness. It is inevitable in the sport of professional wrestling that injuries will occurr but there are times when athletes suffer experiences that we couldn't possibly wish upon another human being. We sincerely hope that Vito Thomaselli is okay... that is to say as well as he can be under the circumstances. Our thoughts, along with everyone here at Extreme Championship Wrestling, are with him and those who care about him. As I say, we can only hope his injury is not too severe and that he recovers as soon as possible.

Taz looks stone-faced, all excitement having drained from his voice.

Taz: Here here, Joey.

Callis: And what we do know is that Chris Hero will go to Got Blood? to challenge the winner of our next match.

Bob Artese: Ladies and gentleman, the following contest is a two out of three falls contest comprised of twelve five minute rounds for the Extreme Championship Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship. Introducing your judges for this evening's main event: The Hardcore Legend, Terry Funk; former boxing World Heavyweight Champion, Larry Holmes; and a former multiple collegiate, Pan-American and World Champion in Greco roman Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts, Randy "The Natural" Couture!

<div style="text-align:center;">Rhino makes his way to thering.

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He snorts and spits and paces up and down the ring upon entering.

<div style="text-align:center;">...and, then, the arena is plunged into darkness. The response from the crowd is deafening.

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Gold confetti falls from the rafters as a spotlight follows the World Heavyweight Champion down the aisle-way.

The gold paper sparkles as the few rays of light reflect upon it.

Burchill wears his yellow and black boxing-style ring robe with "New Franchise" written across the back.

As is now customary, he is accompanied by his mentor and his girlfriend.

Douglas proudly carries his protege's title for all to see but many eyes concentrate more on the the strikingly skimpy bikini which Kelly wears.

As they reach the apron, Burchill and Douglas hold the ropes apart for Kelly to step through.

She poses in the middle of the ring as Douglas hands Burchill his title.

The World Heavyweight Champion steps through the ropes and, as he lifts his belt high in the air, gold fireworks rise from the turnbuckles.

As the arena lights return, the atmosphere could be cut with a knife.

Rhino and Burchill stride to the centre of the ring and go ose-to-nose.

Bob Artese: Introducing first, in the corner to my right, the challenger... weighing in at 265lbs and standing at 6 feet tall, he is a former two time Extreme Championship Wrestling World Television Champion and current number one contender to the World Heavyweight Title. He is "The Man Beast"... Rhino!

Bob Artese: ...and in the corner to my left... weighing in at 247lbs and standing at 6 feet 4 inches, he is the Extreme Championship Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion... "The New Franchise"... Paul Burchill!

<div style="text-align:center;">A display of ECW's new PPV deal, Kendra Wilkinson acts as the ring girl holds up the sign signalling the beginning of the first round.

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Joey: Here we go, ladies and gentleman... and it should be fantastic!

Rhino immeidtale charges in for a Gore...

...but Burchill sidesteps and Rhino crashes into the turnbuckle post.

Burchill immediately pounces on Rhino smothering him so that the back of his head is against the turnbuckle.

The champion connects a series of forearms before The Man Beast starts to fight back.

Rhino hits an elbow to the side of the head.

The champion wraps up the challenger in a side headlock but, with sheer strength, Rhino breaks free.

However, the champion acheives a solid side control and peppers away at Rhino with fists and knees for the remainder of the round.

End of Round 1

The two competitors head to their corners.

Rhino stares a whole through Burchill, never taking a seat.

Meanwhile, "The New Franchise" sits to listen to Shane Douglas' instruction and drink some water.

Taz: Well that round clearly went to "The New Franchise"!

Callis: No doubt about that at all.

Round 2

Rhino comes out swinging, hitting Burchill with a series of right hands and a brawl ensues.

The Challenger takes the champion in a side headlock.

But Burchill shoves him to the ropes.

Rhino Rebounds...

GORE!

Joey: Oh, it could be an early fall in only the second round.

1...2...kickout!

Annoyed, Rhino rolls out to ringside and sets up a table.

Taz: Oh, no...

Sure enough, upon re-entering, Rhino drags the champion out to the apron...

The thud is sickening.

Callis: Rhino Driver through the table!

Joey: That may have broken his neck.

The champion is slung unceremoniously into the ring.

1...2...3!

Joey: ...and the first fall goes to Rhino.

The bell rings for the end of Round 2.

Taz: And I've got to say it, Joe... Burchill was saved by the bell.

End of Round 2

As Rhino continues to stare straight at Burchill, the champion is berated by his mentor.

Round 3

This round, Burchill comes out like a man possessed, immediately hitting a Northern Lights Suplex on the callenger.

He follows this up with a Fujiwara Armbar.

It does not like Rhino will tap but it is enough for Burchill to maintain control.

Taz: This is smart by Burchill. He's smothering Rhino, tiring him out without letting use his dominant strength.

Burchill transitions into a Camel Clutch and Rhino's face starts to show his pain.

But rather than tap he is able to shrug off the challenger.

Both men return to standing.

Rhini goes for a clothesline but Burchill ducks it.

The champion boots the challenger in the gut...

C-4!

Joey: ...and this must be...

But the bell rings for the end of the round.

Callis: Rhino got away with one there.

Joey: Taz, you've been keeping a track of things for us. The rounds have all seemed reasonably easy to call but let's make sure the expect agrees.

Taz: Yeah, I'd think so, Joey. All even in my book.

<tr><th colspan="6"><div style="text-align:center;">Taz's Scorecard</div></th><tr>

<tr><td>P. Burchill</td><td>10</td><td>9</td><td>10</td><td>29</td></tr>

<tr><td>Rhino</td><td>9</td><td>10</td><td>9</td><td>29</td></tr>

</table></div>

Round 4

Still affected by the last round, Rhino seems groggy.

Burchill capitalises, taking the advantage early in the round but Rhino starts to fight back.

After laying some solid blows Burchill whips his opponent to the ropes...

...and clotheslines him over the top.

He follows up with a Springboard Plancha.

Joey: He is so athletic for a guy who is 6'4"!

Burchill rolls the challenger back in.

1...kickout!

Joey: A kickout after only one!

Callis: Rhino will not go down easily.

Indeed, Rhino fights his way back to standing...

...and whips Burchill to the ropes.

GORE...

No! Burchill acrobatically dives over the top of it, sliding out to the arena floor.

Rhino struggles to catch himself on the ropes rather than crash out the ring.

However, immediately, he turns and runs towards Burchill, launching himself through the ropes onto the champion.

An all out brawl breaks out on the outside which continues after the sound of the bell.

John Finnegan and Shane Douglas must forceably break them up.

Taz: Now, that is more difficult to score.

Round 5

The two men go straight back to brawling.

Burchill lands a boot to the gut...

...C-4!

Callis: This has to be...

1...2...kickout!

Taz: Damn. Rhino is one tough dude!

Burchill pulls up Rhino and whips him to the ropes.

Taz: Uh-oh... never a good idea with The Man Beast.

GORE...

No! Burchill sidesteps and Rhino goes crashing to the floor outside, his head colliding with the steel guard rail.

Burchill heads to the rope looking for another Springboard Plancha.

Joey: He's thinking about it...

Callis: ...but he's changed his mind.

He steps out onto the apron.

And begins to climb the turnbuckle.

The crowd stands up in anticipation.

SHOOTING STAR PRESS to the outside!

"ECW! ECW! ECW!"

Joey: OH MY GOD!

Callis: They're both dead!

As the crowd goes wild, Burchill grasps his ribs in pain.

Rhino is motionless.

Burchill crawls tentatively back into the ring.

Slowly, Rhino begins to stand.

As Burchill sees this, he runs to the opposite ropes, rebounds and charges towards Rhino...

SPRINGBOARD SHOOTING STAR PRESS!

F*ck him up, Franchise! F*ck him up!"

Joey: OH MY GOD!

Taz: This is insane.

Seemingly in even more pain than before, Burchill rolls into the ring.

John Finnegan stares at the motionless Rhino...

...and begins a ten count.

1...

2...

3...

4...

5...

6...

7...

Taz: Is Rhino going to make this?

8...

Rhino staggers to his feet.

The referee aborts the count but Rhino falls straight back to his knees.

Finnegan slides out to check on Rhino, looking in his eyes.

He calls for the bell!

Match Rating: A

Bob Artese: You're winner by knockout and still Extreme Championship Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion... "The New Franchise" Paul Burchill.

Callis: He did it! He's still the champ!

Joey: And he will be facing Chris Hero at Got Blood?

Taz: Yeah... but how pissed will Rhino be to be ruled out like that?!

Joey: I dread to think.

Callis: And we're still yet to hear about the condition of Vito Thomaselli.

Joey: Well, though those questions remain, that's all the time we have for ECW Masters of Pain on the Playboy Network. Thank you for joining us.

The show ends with a shot of the champion celebrating with his mentor and girlfriend as the crowd applaud.

Show Rating: A

franticloser · April 28, 2014

You Still Got It!*Clap clap clap* also Welcome Back! Now between you Final Countdown, and Ritchardo this forum is going to explode into awesome booking.

mistaken · April 28, 2014

the thread that will never die, given 50 years, he will double the lenght of this thread !!!

great as always, and as always greatly appreciated

Nevermore · April 29, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">From ECW.com</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="5246" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Confirmed for Blood, Sweat & Beers: An update on the medical condition of Vito Thomaselli http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli2.jpg Vito's fractured wrist was always going to pose a problem for him heading into the Masters of Pain but no one expected to see the shocking events that unfolded. Chris Hero's extended wristlock on the young Italin, combined with the official's apparent indecision, led to one of the more harrowing sights in the recent history of ECW. We wish Vito well, and on Saturday night, we will make sure to update you on his medical condition. Masters of Pain Rematch CM Punk vs. Shawn Michaels http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CMPunk.jpgvshttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ShawnMichaels2.jpg Feeling he was screwed out of a fair shot in the tournament thanks to Punk's choice of stipulation, "The Showstopper" has requested this Masters of Pain rematch. Will Michaels prove his point or will the leader of the Nest make it a 2-for-1? Lioness Pack Match Mika Akino & Meiko Satomura vs. Jazz & Kong vs. Alexis & Nathalie http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AKINO.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/MeikoSatomura.jpgvshttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Jazz.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AmazingKong.jpg As we approach the singles 6-way match for the Lioness Title at Got Blood?, the female behemoths of Jazz and Kong will square off against at Akino and Meiko Satomura. Not only is the result of this one anyone's guess, the female contingent of the Nest certainly have a vested interest and may well be lurking in the shadows if past experience is anything to go by. Handicap Tag Team Match The Hardcore Innovators & The New Generation of Dudleys vs. Nate Hatred & The Dudleys http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CactusJack.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TommyDreamer.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DickDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SlykDudley.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BubbaRayDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/D-VonDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/NateHatred.jpg At Got Blood?, Bubbba and D-Von will face their inbred nephews in a "Titles Versus Family Secret Match" (only in Dudleyville) and this match provides an early opportunity to build some momentum going in. Meanwhile, "ECW's NME" Nate Hatred actually requested a handicap match against the Hardcore Innovators for the same pay-per-view. Not only does the "New Main Event" have a history of ending the career's of ECW legends, you only need to look at how willing the Paul E is to stick him in the midst of another handicap match to get a sense of how dominant he has been. No doubt the Innovators will be looking to do some damage to this mastodon before their final showdown. Rhino vs. RVD http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Rhyno.jpgvshttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RobVanDam.jpg Neither man had the experience they had hoped for at Masters of pain and, now they look to set the record straight. The Man Beast is sure to be on the warpath after his title defeat against Paul Burchill but RVD has never been one to go down without a fight! Paul Burchill & Juventud Guerrera vs. Chris Hero & AJ Styles http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulBurchillNFTitle.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JuventudGuerrera.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisHero3.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AJStyles.jpg The dream team of ECW's EWorld Television and World Heavyweight Champions combine in tag team action this week! They join forces to take on the team comprised of their respective opponents at Got Blood? The bad blood between AJ Styles and Guerrera is well documented, Styles being the man who unmasked Juve earlier this year. The history between Burchill and Hero, though, is not as storied. Nevertheless, the self-proclaimed "Saviour of ECW" won his shot at the gold by seemingly torturing the champion's long-time friend, Vito Thomaselli. There is not yet any word on Vito's condition and, surely, "The New Franchise" will not just be looking for the upper hand heading into Got Blood? but also retribution for his fallen comrade. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ecwbbb.jpg ECW Blood, Sweat & Beers; where progress is measured in pain! Now on FX</div>[/Quote] Quick picks CM Punk vs. Shawn Michaels Akino & Meiko vs. Jazz & Kong Hardcore Innovators & The New Dudleys vs. The Dudleys & Nate Hatred Rhino vs. RVD Burchill & Juve vs. Hero & Styles</div></blockquote>

franticloser · April 29, 2014

CM Punk vs. Shawn Michaels

Akino & Meiko vs. Jazz & Kong

Hardcore Innovators & The New Dudleys vs. The Dudleys & Nate Hatred

Rhino vs. RVD

Burchill & Juve vs. Hero & Styles

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DanMTheMan · April 29, 2014

Random predictions as I slowly get caught up on this beast of a dynasty.....

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CM Punk vs. Shawn Michaels

Akino & Meiko vs. Jazz & Kong

Hardcore Innovators & The New Dudleys vs. The Dudleys & Nate Hatred

Rhino vs. RVD

Burchill & Juve vs. Hero & Styles

Nevermore · April 29, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DanMTheMan" data-cite="DanMTheMan" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="5246" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Random predictions as I slowly get caught up on this beast of a dynasty.....</div></blockquote> Ha ha, yeah <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />. Glad to have you on board. Mistaken was legend enough to create a pdf of just the story relevant posts. I'll try and get a link to that on the front page soon enough. Mistaken, if I'm overstepping the mark here just shout. Quote The Raven Nevermore

Dawn · April 29, 2014

Glad to see you back, Nevermore! I'm not one who followed it from the start, but i will sure read all your diary when i have the time, but let's try to predict anyway

Shawn Michaels

Jazz & Kong

The Dudleys & Nate Hatred

RVD

Hero & Styles

mistaken · April 29, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Nevermore" data-cite="Nevermore" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="5246" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Ha ha, yeah <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />. Glad to have you on board. Mistaken was legend enough to create a pdf of just the story relevant posts. I'll try and get a link to that on the front page soon enough. Mistaken, if I'm overstepping the mark here just shout. Quote The Raven Nevermore</div></blockquote> not over stepping at all, it's your work, I just condensed it to only twice the length of a standard encyclopedia. Note for those of you born after 1994 and the rise of the internet <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encyclopedia" rel="external nofollow">Encyclopedia</a>

Destiny · April 29, 2014

CM Punk vs. Shawn Michaels

Akino & Meiko vs. Jazz & Kong

Hardcore Innovators & The New Dudleys vs. The Dudleys & Nate Hatred

Rhino vs. RVD

Burchill & Juve vs. Hero & Styles

packerman120 · April 29, 2014

Uhhh......

Punk

Jazz & Kong

The Dudleys & Nate Hatred

RVD

Hero & Styles

Gandalf · April 29, 2014

CM Punk vs. Shawn Michaels

Akino & Meiko vs. Jazz & Kong

Hardcore Innovators & The New Dudleys vs. The Dudleys & Nate Hatred

Rhino vs. RVD

Burchill & Juve vs. Hero & Styles

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