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LIW The Battle is Joined - 11/26/06

Critic of the DawnPosted on 09/29/05 at 17:53:45

Once again a very solid card that proves that with my roster, despite some very epic matchups, it is nearly impossible to reach *****.  I really need to bring in more strong workers to fill out the uppercard if I hope to reach that level again... although the fact that Ron Harris continues to be involved in very good matches almost every show despite a profoundly mediocre 70 workrate gives me hope that time will eventually build enough heat for my roster to reach the top even despite the fact that there isn't a single 100 WR guy on the roster.

*****

"Best of the Best" Erik Watts vs. "Mr. Showtime" Chance Beckett

Chance Beckett executes a reverse neckbreaker on Erik Watts.
The chants for Chance Beckett are deafening.
Chance Beckett hits a flying somersault splash on Erik Watts.
Chance Beckett goes for a double underhook suplex, but Erik Watts blocks it.
Erik Watts hits Chance Beckett with a double underhook suplex.
Erik Watts hits Chance Beckett with a bodyslam.
Erik Watts executes a clothesline on Chance Beckett.
Erik Watts takes Chance Beckett down with a powerslam.
Alan Tso counts: One, kickout.
Erik Watts goes for a half Boston, but Chance Beckett blocks it.
Chance Beckett whips Erik Watts into the ropes, but Erik Watts reverses it.
Chance Beckett hits a lariat on Erik Watts.
The crowd erupts.
Chance Beckett hits Erik Watts with a monkey flip.
Chance Beckett runs into the ropes.
Perry Saturn pulls down the top rope.
Alan Tso disqualifies Erik Watts.
The crowd is giving Chance Beckett a standing ovation.

The winner is Chance Beckett. Time of match: 0:02:16

Chance Beckett defeated Erik Watts by disqualification in 0:02:16.
Rating: * 3/4
[Perry Saturn interfered against Chance Beckett.]

The first match on our show didn't even really have much of a chance to get started before it had ended.  "Best of the Best" Erik Watts and "Mr. Showtime" Chance Beckett exchanged blows for a few moments, but just two minutes into the match MsChif's other client, Perry Saturn, ran down to the ring and pulled down the top rope, dumping Beckett to the outside.  As the referee called for the bell, Saturn hoisted up Beckett and spiked him back down onto the concrete with the Death Valley Driver, then shouted "London!  This is your fate tonight!"

"The British Sensation" Jonny Storm vs. Aviv Maayan

Jonny Storm throws Aviv Maayan out of the ring.
Jonny Storm goes for a somersault plancha, but Aviv Maayan moves out of the way.
Aviv Maayan shoves Jonny Storm into the guardrail.
Aviv Maayan hits a hiptoss on Jonny Storm.
Keith Bancroft counts:  1.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Keith Bancroft counts:  2.
Aviv Maayan throws Jonny Storm into the ringsteps.
Aviv Maayan throws Jonny Storm into the guardrail.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Keith Bancroft counts:  3.
Aviv Maayan throws Jonny Storm back into the ring.
Aviv Maayan throws Jonny Storm out of the ring.
Keith Bancroft counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
Aviv Maayan has the crowd going wild.

The winner is Aviv Maayan. Time of match: 0:09:42

Aviv Maayan defeated Jonny Storm by countout in 0:09:42.
Rating: ** 1/2

This was quite an exciting bout between the always dangerous Jonny Storm and Aviv Maayan.  Maayan has something of a reputation for his losing streak here in Long Island Wrestling, so it was therefore a major surprise when he managed to pick up a countout victory over the perennial Heavyweight Title contender!  Jonny Storm looked to have been stunned a bit after missing a dive to the outside moments earlier, but that was nothing compared with how stunned he looked that Maayan had actually beaten him.  Storm immediately grabbed the timekeeper's chair and charged the ring, but Maayan was off and running, leaving a seething Storm unable to even gain revenge for his defeat here tonight.

Paul London vs. Perry Saturn

Perry Saturn hits Paul London with a flying elbowdrop.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, kickout.
Perry Saturn hits a bodyslam on Paul London.
Perry Saturn executes a takeover suplex on Paul London.
The crowd breaks into a "We Want Moppy!" chant.
Perry Saturn takes Paul London down with a German suplex.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, kickout.
Perry Saturn takes Paul London down with a flying bodypress.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, kickout.
Perry Saturn throws Paul London out of the ring.
Perry Saturn goes for a flying cross body press, but Paul London
moves out of the way.
MsChif comes from behind, but Paul London nails MsChif.
Perry Saturn nails Paul London with a double underhook suplex.
Perry Saturn gets back into the ring.
Paul London follows him back in.
Perry Saturn runs into the ropes.

Perry Saturn uses a stomp on Paul London.
Perry Saturn throws Paul London out of the ring.
Paul London hangs on to the top rope for dear life.
Paul London clutches his legs around Perry Saturn's head.
Paul London pulls Perry Saturn out of the ring.
Paul London pulls him back in.
Paul London rolls out under the bottom rope.
Paul London executes the Cosmic Cyclone on Perry Saturn on the concrete floor.
The crowd is going crazy.
Perry Saturn is out cold.
Paul London throws Perry Saturn back into the ring.
Paul London executes the Cosmic Cyclone on Perry Saturn.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Paul London hits a springboard enzuigiri on Perry Saturn.
Paul London has the crowd going wild.
Paul London works the crowd.
Paul London has the crowd going wild.

Paul London executes a hammerlock on Perry Saturn.
Paul London catches Perry Saturn in a side headlock.
Perry Saturn manages to grab the ropes after 12 seconds.
Paul London hits Perry Saturn with a power bomb.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Paul London hits a back elbow on Perry Saturn.
Paul London uses the London Calling on Perry Saturn.
Todd Booher counts: One, kickout.
Paul London takes Perry Saturn down with a dropsault.
Paul London runs into the ropes.
Perry Saturn misses with a clothesline.
Paul London hits a spinning heel kick on Perry Saturn.
Paul London uses a dropsault on Perry Saturn.
Paul London executes the Cosmic Cyclone on Perry Saturn.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, kickout.
Paul London complains about a slow count.
Perry Saturn uses an inside cradle on Paul London.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Perry Saturn hits Paul London with a power bomb.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, kickout.
Perry Saturn nails Paul London with a power bomb.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Perry Saturn works the crowd.
A fan at ringside badmouths Perry Saturn.
Perry Saturn whips Paul London into the ropes.
Perry Saturn takes Paul London down with a bodyslam.
Perry Saturn hits a power bomb on Paul London.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, kickout.
Perry Saturn hits Paul London with a series of stomps.
Perry Saturn is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Perry Saturn goes for a spin kick, but Paul London ducks out of the way.
Paul London goes for a front facelock, but Perry Saturn counters it with
a backdrop.
Perry Saturn hits the Frog Splash on Paul London.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Perry Saturn uses a tiger suplex on Paul London.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, kickout.
Perry Saturn nails Paul London with a bodyslam.
Perry Saturn hits a punch on Paul London.
Perry Saturn goes for a superkick, but Paul London counters it with a legsweep.
Paul London uses a slingshot splash on Perry Saturn.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Paul London hits a rana on Perry Saturn.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, kickout.
MsChif enters the ring and hits Paul London with a chair.
Paul London is out cold.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Perry Saturn executes the Death Valley Driver on Paul London.
Perry Saturn goes for the pin.
Todd Booher counts: One, kickout.
Perry Saturn hits Paul London with a DDT.
Perry Saturn is starting to get under the crowd's skin.

Paul London goes for a superkick, but Perry Saturn ducks out of the way.
Perry Saturn gets back into the ring.
Paul London climbs back into the ring.
Perry Saturn executes a superkick on Paul London.
Perry Saturn executes the Death Valley Driver on Paul London.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Perry Saturn goes for the pin.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Perry Saturn runs into the ropes.
Perry Saturn goes for a lariat, but Paul London counters it with a crucifix.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Paul London whips Perry Saturn into the ropes.
Perry Saturn hits Paul London with a shoulderblock.
Perry Saturn whips Paul London into the ropes.
Paul London goes for a rana, but Perry Saturn counters it with a tiger driver.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, kickout.
Perry Saturn goes for an Asai moonsault, but Paul London counters it with
a Tombstone.
Paul London is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Paul London gives the sign for the Cosmic Cyclone.
Paul London executes the Cosmic Cyclone on Perry Saturn.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, kickout.
Paul London whips Perry Saturn into the ropes.
Paul London misses with a shoulderblock.
Paul London misses with a clothesline.
Perry Saturn nails Paul London with an Asai moonsault.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Perry Saturn whips Todd Booher into the ropes.
Perry Saturn hits Todd Booher with a lariat.
Todd Booher is out cold.
Todd Booher is sporting a dazed look but is back on the job.
Perry Saturn uses a German suplex on Paul London.
Both combatants' shoulders are on the mat.
Todd Booher counts: One, Perry Saturn lifts a shoulder, kickout.
Perry Saturn executes a spin kick on Paul London.
Perry Saturn goes for a German suplex, but Paul London counters it with
a go-behind.

Paul London nails Perry Saturn with a spinning heel kick.
Paul London is going for the pin.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, MsChif distracts Todd Booher.
Paul London hits a stomp on Perry Saturn.
Todd Booher is back on the job.
Paul London uses a superkick on Perry Saturn.
Paul London takes Perry Saturn down with a spin kick.
Paul London nails Perry Saturn with a kick to the head.
Paul London goes for the Mushroom Stomp, but MsChif shoves him off the turnbuckle.
The crowd is cheering on Paul London.
Todd Booher threatens Perry Saturn with disqualification.
Perry Saturn hits Paul London with a power bomb.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, three.
A fan at ringside badmouths Perry Saturn.

The winner is Perry Saturn. Time of match: 0:14:53

Perry Saturn pinned Paul London after a power bomb in 0:14:53.
Rating: **** 1/4
[MsChif interfered against Paul London.]

What a contest between Perry Saturn and Paul London, two up and coming warriors with a major feud brewing between them!  Both Perry Saturn and Paul London had a lot of momentum coming into this match, and both men were eager to inflict some pain on their opponent.  Both men even seemed to be beyond pain, surviving several of their opponents best moves to keep the fight alive.  The difference maker in this match, then, proved to be "The Manager of Champions" MsChif, who knocked Paul London off the top rope after almost 15 minutes of combat.  London landed hard, and Saturn immediately scooped him up and used his superior power to drive him back down with one last Power Bomb for the pinfall victory!  Paul London cannot be happy about this defeat.

"Violent R" Ron Harris vs. "The Notorious KID" Kid Kash

Kid Kash works the crowd.
Kid Kash is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Kid Kash goes for a forearm to the back, but Ron Harris side-steps and Kid Kash
only hits air.
Ron Harris nails Kid Kash with a forearm to the back.
Ron Harris throws Kid Kash into the guardrail.
Timothy Greer counts:  3.
Ron Harris uses an elbowdrop on Kid Kash.
Ron Harris throws Kid Kash into the ringsteps.
Ron Harris clears the announcers' table.
Timothy Greer counts:  4.
Timothy Greer counts:  5.
Ron Harris reenters the ring.
Kid Kash follows him back in.
Ron Harris is going for the cover.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Ron Harris takes Kid Kash down with an elbowsmash.
Ron Harris is going for the pin.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, kickout.
Ron Harris takes Kid Kash down with a kneelift.
Ron Harris uses an elbowsmash on Kid Kash.
Ron Harris goes for a belly-to-belly suplex, but Kid Kash counters it with
a low blow.
Kid Kash goes for a flying shoulderblock, but Ron Harris counters it with
a powerslam.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Ron Harris whips Kid Kash into the ropes, but Kid Kash reverses it.
Ron Harris executes the Cobra Clutch Slam on Kid Kash.
Ron Harris goes for the pin.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, three.
The chants for Ron Harris are deafening.

The winner is Ron Harris. Time of match: 0:08:55

Ron Harris pinned Kid Kash with the Cobra Clutch Slam in 0:08:55.
Rating: *** 3/4

Kid Kash was very impressive in this bout, staying one step ahead of Ron Harris for virtually the entire matchup and hitting some very impressive and devestating looking maneuvers.  Unfortunately for Kash, Ron Harris is freakishly powerful, and when he finally DID catch Kash, a quick Cobra Clutch Slam brought this match to a sudden and stunning end.

(Following his victory over Kid Kash, Ron Harris grabs the microphone and
begins to speak.)

Ron Harris: Double A.  I know that in the past we've ended up on opposite sides
of the squared circle.  But I want you to know something.  I haven't forgotten
what Frank Shamrock and his goons have done to my brother and I.  And even if
neither of us are in line for another title shot at the moment, and despite
the fact that you chose someone else to team with you tonight in your attempt
to earn the New York State Tag Team Titles, I want you to know something.  If
Shamrock is ever giving you trouble... if The Usurpers are getting out of
control...  You can always count on good old Violent R and Heavy D to help you
out.  Just say the word and we'll be there, kicking ass and taking names.  
Don't forget that no matter what Shamrock's mooks try to pull, you are not
alone in standing against them!

(Fade out)

"The Enforcer" Arn Anderson & A Partner of his Choice vs. The Usurpers for the New York State Tag Team Titles

And... It's Cactus Jack!  Arn Anderson has chosen Cactus Jack to help him wrestle the Tag Team Gold away from The Usurpers!

Chris Sabin works the crowd.
A few fans are trying to get a shot in.
Chris Sabin knocks Arn Anderson into the ringsteps.
Ringside is quickly filling up with debris.
Lady Victoria comes from behind, but Arn Anderson nails Lady Victoria.
Chris Sabin uses a powerslam on Arn Anderson.
Chris Sabin goes for the Cradle Shock, but Arn Anderson blocks it.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Arn Anderson throws Chris Sabin into the ringpost.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Arn Anderson.
Arn Anderson shoves Chris Sabin into the guardrail.
Timothy Greer counts:  1.
Arn Anderson gets back into the ring.
Chris Sabin follows him back in.
Arn Anderson goes for a back suplex, but Chris Sabin counters it with
a go-behind.
Chris Sabin nails Arn Anderson with a dropkick.
Chris Sabin goes for a fisherman buster, but Arn Anderson blocks it.
Arn Anderson goes for a side suplex, but Chris Sabin blocks it.
Chris Sabin throws Arn Anderson out of the ring.
Chris Sabin goes through the ropes.
Chris Sabin runs Arn Anderson into the ringsteps.
Timothy Greer counts:  1.
Chris Sabin hits a forearm to the back on Arn Anderson.
Timothy Greer counts:  2.
Edward Chastain comes over to make it two-on-one.
Edward Chastain goes for a short lariat, but Arn Anderson blocks it.
Cactus Jack goes for a back suplex, but Edward Chastain counters it with
a hiptoss.
Edward Chastain throws Cactus Jack into the guardrail.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Edward Chastain goes for a sidewalk slam, but he can't do it.
Cactus Jack goes for the Double Arm DDT, but he can't do it.
Edward Chastain counters it with a headbutt to the groin.

Chris Sabin goes for a bootscrape, but Cactus Jack blocks it.
Cactus Jack tags out to Arn Anderson.
Arn Anderson runs into the ropes.
Lady Victoria pulls down the top rope.
Timothy Greer counts: one, two, Arn Anderson reenters the ring.
Arn Anderson hits Chris Sabin with a faceslam.
Cactus Jack enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Arn Anderson and Cactus Jack whip Chris Sabin into the ropes.
They hit Chris Sabin with a double elbowsmash.
Cactus Jack leaves the ring.
Arn Anderson runs into the ropes.
Arn Anderson goes for a lariat, but Chris Sabin counters it with
a belly-to-belly suplex.
Chris Sabin hits a springboard leaping swinging DDT on Arn Anderson.
Chris Sabin whips Arn Anderson into the ropes, but Arn Anderson reverses it.
Chris Sabin misses with a shoulderblock.
Chris Sabin hits Arn Anderson with a kick.
Chris Sabin hits a chop on Arn Anderson.
Chris Sabin whips Arn Anderson into the ropes.
Chris Sabin hits Arn Anderson with a shoulderblock.
Chris Sabin hits a forearm to the back on Arn Anderson.
Chris Sabin takes Arn Anderson down with a kneelift.
Chris Sabin takes Arn Anderson down with spinning headscissors.
The crowd is vociferously booing Chris Sabin.
Chris Sabin hits Arn Anderson with a springboard dropkick.
Chris Sabin executes the Cradle Shock on Arn Anderson.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Chris Sabin takes Arn Anderson down with a fist to the midsection.
Chris Sabin executes an Aztecan suplex on Arn Anderson.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Sabin gets a Canadian backbreaker on Arn Anderson.
Arn Anderson is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Arn Anderson gets ahold of the ropes after holding out for 5 seconds.
Chris Sabin nails Arn Anderson with a kick to the midsection.

Arn Anderson tags out to Cactus Jack.
Arn Anderson executes a flying fistdrop on Edward Chastain.
Cactus Jack goes for a sleeperhold, but Edward Chastain blocks it.
Arn Anderson leaves the ring.
Edward Chastain whips Cactus Jack into the ropes.
Cactus Jack hits Edward Chastain with a swinging neckbreaker.
The crowd erupts.
Cactus Jack sends Edward Chastain into the turnbuckle, but Edward Chastain
reverses it.
Edward Chastain charges into the corner, but Cactus Jack moves out of the way.
Cactus Jack throws Edward Chastain out of the ring.
Cactus Jack goes through the ropes.
Cactus Jack throws Edward Chastain back into the ring.
Cactus Jack goes for the Double Arm DDT, but he can't do it.
Edward Chastain counters it with a headbutt to the groin.
Edward Chastain hits a powerslam on Cactus Jack.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Edward Chastain tags out to Chris Sabin.
Chris Sabin and Edward Chastain hit Cactus Jack with a double chop.
Edward Chastain leaves the ring.
Chris Sabin runs into the ropes.
Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin with a choke slam.
Cactus Jack whips Chris Sabin into the turnbuckle, but Chris Sabin reverses it.
Chris Sabin uses a Yakuza kick on Cactus Jack.
The crowd is vociferously booing Chris Sabin.
Chris Sabin hits Cactus Jack with a tiger suplex.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Chris Sabin uses a kick to the midsection on Cactus Jack.
Chris Sabin whips Cactus Jack into the ropes.
Lady Victoria trips Cactus Jack.
Timothy Greer threatens The Usurpers with disqualification.
Timothy Greer warns Lady Victoria.
Timothy Greer is back on the job.
Chris Sabin runs into the ropes.
Chris Sabin hits Cactus Jack with a kick.
Chris Sabin executes a piledriver on Cactus Jack.
Chris Sabin whips Cactus Jack into the ropes.
Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin with a shoulderblock.
Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin with a series of forearm smashes.
The crowd is giving Cactus Jack a standing ovation.
Cactus Jack goes for the Mandible Claw, but Chris Sabin blocks it.
Chris Sabin uses a powerslam on Cactus Jack.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Chris Sabin goes for the Cradle Shock, but he can't do it.
Cactus Jack counters it with a small package.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Cactus Jack punches Chris Sabin.
The crowd is giving Cactus Jack a standing ovation.
Cactus Jack kicks Chris Sabin.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin.
The crowd erupts.

Cactus Jack sets up Chris Sabin on the announcers' table.
Cactus Jack executes a Stump-Pulling Piledriver through the table.
The table is broken in half.
The crowd is giving Cactus Jack a standing ovation.
Cactus Jack uses a kick to the midsection on Chris Sabin.
Timothy Greer counts:  9.
Cactus Jack shoves Chris Sabin into the guardrail.
Cactus Jack goes for a vertical suplex, but Chris Sabin counters it with
a small package.
Chris Sabin gets back into the ring.
Cactus Jack climbs back into the ring.
Chris Sabin goes for the Cradle Shock, but he can't do it.
Cactus Jack counters it with a small package.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, Lady Victoria distracts Timothy Greer.
Cactus Jack whips Chris Sabin into the ropes.
Cactus Jack executes the Double Arm DDT on Chris Sabin.
Cactus Jack goes for the pin.
There is no referee to count.
Lady Victoria enters the ring and hits Cactus Jack with the Chair.
Before Lady Victoria connects, Cactus Jack moves out of the way.
Lady Victoria hits Chris Sabin.
Cactus Jack throws Lady Victoria over the top rope.
Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin with a power bomb.
Timothy Greer crawls over to count the pin.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Cactus Jack takes Chris Sabin down with a jab.
Cactus Jack is going for the pin.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, Lady Victoria puts Chris Sabin's
foot on the rope.
Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin with a kick to the midsection.
Cactus Jack gives the sign for the Stump-Pulling Piledriver.
Cactus Jack goes for a Stump-Pulling Piledriver, but Chris Sabin
counters it with a backdrop.
Chris Sabin takes Cactus Jack down with a backbreaker.
Edward Chastain enters the ring to make it two-on-one.

Edward Chastain goes for a sidewalk slam, but he can't do it.
Cactus Jack whips Edward Chastain into the ropes.
Cactus Jack goes for the Double Arm DDT, but Edward Chastain counters it with
a backdrop.
Edward Chastain runs into the ropes.
Edward Chastain takes Cactus Jack down with a short lariat.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Edward Chastain whips Cactus Jack into the ropes.
Cactus Jack hits Edward Chastain with a kick.
Cactus Jack shouts "BANG BANG!".
The crowd erupts.
Arn Anderson enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Chris Sabin enters the ring and throws Arn Anderson out of the ring.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Edward Chastain and Chris Sabin whip Cactus Jack into the ropes.
They hit Cactus Jack with a double backdrop.
Chris Sabin leaves the ring.
Edward Chastain takes Cactus Jack down with an eye gouge.

Cactus Jack chops Edward Chastain.
The crowd is giving Cactus Jack a standing ovation.
Cactus Jack chops Edward Chastain.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Edward Chastain chops Cactus Jack.
Edward Chastain is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Edward Chastain executes a facerake on Cactus Jack.
Edward Chastain whips Cactus Jack into the ropes.
Edward Chastain hits Cactus Jack with a clothesline.
Edward Chastain gives the sign for the Ground Zero Splash.
Edward Chastain catches Cactus Jack totally by surprise.
Edward Chastain is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Edward Chastain executes the Ground Zero Splash on Cactus Jack.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, Arn Anderson makes the save.
Cactus Jack goes for the Mandible Claw, but Edward Chastain counters it with
a low blow.
Edward Chastain tags out to Chris Sabin.
Arn Anderson enters the ring, but gets cut off.
Edward Chastain hits Cactus Jack with a back suplex.
Chris Sabin takes Cactus Jack down with a flying dropkick.
Edward Chastain leaves the ring.
Chris Sabin uses a backward kick on Cactus Jack.
Chris Sabin takes Cactus Jack down with a forearm to the back.
Chris Sabin nails Cactus Jack with a fireman's carry to knee neckbreaker.
Chris Sabin covers Cactus Jack.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, three.
Chris Sabin is being booed out of the building.

The winners are The Usurpers. Time of match: 0:31:57

The Usurpers (Chris Sabin and Edward Chastain) defeated
Arn Anderson and Cactus Jack when C. Sabin pinned Jack after
a fireman's carry to knee neckbreaker in 0:31:57.
Rating: **** 1/2
(The Usurpers retained the New York State Tag Team Titles.)
[Lady Victoria interfered against Arn Anderson.]
[Lady Victoria interfered against Cactus Jack.]

What an incredible battle!  It turned out that New York State Heavyweight Champion Arn Anderson's pick for a partner was none other than Cactus Jack, one of the most formidable men in the history of the sport.  Cactus and Anderson don't have the same experience tagging together that their partners do, however, and The Usurpers were able to take advantage of this fact to do what they do so devestatingly well: combine power and speed in a difficult to beat combination.  In the end, a concerted attempt managed to isolate Cactus Jack from Arn Anderson, and it was only a matter of time until he fell.  To his credit, Cactus survived the brutal 500 pound Ground Zero Splash, but moments later a neckbreaker across Sabin's knee finished him off and allowed The Usurpers to retain the tag team gold once again.

("War Pigs" by Black Sabbath hits, and "Heavy D" Don Harris makes his way to
the ring.)

Don Harris: I came out here for two reasons.  Number one, I stand behind the
words of my twin brother.  Anyone who has a problem with Anderson... has a
problem with him.  And anyone with a problem with him has a problem with me.
I don't care if it's The Usurpers, Orton's Entourage, The International Thug
Syndicate, or Mary Lou the popcorn vendor.  *CENSORED* with us and you'll be on
the receiving end of the H-Bomb!

(The crowd pops for that.)

Don Harris: As for number two... I've been told that Wataru Sakata has finally
returned from injury, and is still without a partner.  So Sakata...  Welcome
back.  I'm sure you're eager to get back into action, so I suggest you come on
down here, because I'd be honored to be your first opponent back after your
injury.

("Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Santa Esmerelda hits, and Wataru Sakata
strides toward the ring.  The bell rings, and we have ourselves an impromptu
match.)

Wataru Sakata vs. "Heavy D" Don Harris

Don Harris catches Wataru Sakata in a chokehold.
Alan Tso warns Don Harris to let go.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, three.
Don Harris uses a chop on Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris hits a fallaway slam on Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris executes the Big Boot on Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris goes for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Don Harris sends Wataru Sakata into the turnbuckle.
Don Harris runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Wataru Sakata lifts his
knee.
Wataru Sakata hits Don Harris with a kneelift.
Wataru Sakata kicks Don Harris.
Don Harris kicks Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris has the crowd going wild.
Don Harris kicks Wataru Sakata.
The crowd is going crazy.

Wataru Sakata gives him a single-leg takedown, but Don Harris doesn't budge.
Wataru Sakata whips Don Harris into the ropes.
Don Harris misses with a clothesline.
Don Harris goes for the Big Boot, but Wataru Sakata counters it with
an inside cradle.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Wataru Sakata goes for a palm blow, but Don Harris blocks it.
Don Harris whips Wataru Sakata into the ropes.
Don Harris uses a clothesline on Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris goes for a ropeburn, but Wataru Sakata blocks it.
Wataru Sakata goes for a spinning heel kick, but Don Harris blocks it.
Don Harris hits a backbreaker on Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris executes a Power Bomb on Wataru Sakata.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Don Harris uses a fallaway slam on Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris runs into the ropes.
Don Harris goes for a clothesline, but Wataru Sakata ducks out of the way.

Wataru Sakata executes a roundhouse kick on Don Harris.
The crowd is going crazy.
Wataru Sakata nails Don Harris with a palm blow.
Wataru Sakata gives him a roundhouse kick, but Don Harris doesn't budge.
Wataru Sakata hits Don Harris with a kneelift.
Wataru Sakata gives him a series of slaps, but Don Harris only stares at him.
Wataru Sakata whips Don Harris into the ropes.
Don Harris uses a clothesline on Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris executes a headsmash into the turnbuckle on Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris chops Wataru Sakata.
Wataru Sakata hits Don Harris.
The crowd is behind Wataru Sakata all the way.
Wataru Sakata punches Don Harris.
The crowd is behind Wataru Sakata all the way.
Don Harris hits Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris has the crowd going wild.
Don Harris chops Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris throws Wataru Sakata into the turnbuckle.
Don Harris charges into the corner, but Wataru Sakata lifts his leg.
Wataru Sakata hits a roundhouse kick on Don Harris.
The crowd is behind Wataru Sakata all the way.
Wataru Sakata executes a kneedrop on Don Harris.
Wataru Sakata goes for a kneebar, but Don Harris blocks it.
Don Harris uses a ropeburn on Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris executes the Big Boot on Wataru Sakata.
Don Harris goes for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going crazy.

The winner is Don Harris. Time of match: 0:16:18

Don Harris pinned Wataru Sakata with the Big Boot in 0:16:18.
Rating: ***

Wataru Sakata put up a hell of a fight in this match, but ultimately, after not competing for the past six months, it became clear that even though he is physically back at 100%, he is still understandably a bit rusty.  Though Sakata had Harris on the ropes several times after his dangerous martial arts kicks, he didn't get a chance to use his submissions because every time he tried to close, Harris met him with a massive Big Boot.  For Harris, the third time was the charm, and Sakata was knocked cleanly out, allowing him to pick up the pinfall victory.

"The All Around Best" Xavier vs. Lance Storm

Xavier begs off.
Lance Storm runs into the ropes.
Lance Storm misses with a clothesline.
Lance Storm uses a rana on Xavier.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, kickout.
Lance Storm runs into the ropes.
Xavier misses with a clothesline.
Lance Storm hits Xavier with a kick.
Lance Storm throws Xavier out of the ring.
Lance Storm goes for a flying cross body press, but Xavier moves out of the way.
Lance Storm is out cold.
Xavier throws Lance Storm back into the ring.
Xavier whips Lance Storm into the ropes.
Xavier goes for the Roundhouse Kick, but Lance Storm counters it with
a duck-down move.
Lance Storm goes for a back suplex, but Xavier counters it with a facerake.
Xavier nails Lance Storm with the Running Forearm Smash.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Xavier goes for a high knee, but Lance Storm ducks out of the way.
Lance Storm runs into the ropes.
Lance Storm and Xavier get hit with a double clothesline.
Lance Storm uses a rana on Xavier.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, kickout.
Lance Storm takes Xavier down with an elbowdrop.
Lance Storm works the crowd.
Lance Storm is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Lance Storm uses a chop on Xavier.
Lance Storm hits a rana on Xavier.
Lance Storm pulls the tights.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Lance Storm hits the Superkick on Xavier.
Lance Storm goes for the Straightshooter, but Xavier counters it with a kick-off.
Xavier takes Lance Storm down with a clothesline.
Xavier takes Lance Storm down with a flying kneedrop.
Xavier hits Lance Storm with a high knee.
Xavier throws Lance Storm out of the ring.
Xavier rolls out under the bottom rope.
Xavier whips Lance Storm into the ropes.
Xavier goes for the Roundhouse Kick, but Lance Storm counters it with
a duck-down move.
Martin Kester counts:  1.
Lance Storm goes for a clothesline, but Xavier counters it with a crucifix.
Martin Kester counts:  2.
Martin Kester counts:  3.
Xavier whips Lance Storm into the guardrail.
Xavier goes for a dropkick, but Lance Storm side-steps and Xavier only hits air.
Lance Storm works the crowd.
A fan at ringside badmouths Lance Storm.

Lance Storm throws Xavier into the turnbuckle.
Lance Storm charges in with a handspring clothesline.
Lance Storm runs into the ropes.
Lance Storm and Xavier get hit with a double clothesline.
Lance Storm takes Xavier down with a thumb to the eye.
Lance Storm throws Xavier out of the ring.
Lance Storm rolls out under the bottom rope.
Lance Storm is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
Lance Storm throws Xavier back into the ring.
Lance Storm nails Xavier with a flying dropkick.
Lance Storm executes an atomic drop on Xavier.
Lance Storm executes a back suplex on Xavier.
Lance Storm throws Xavier into the turnbuckle.
Lance Storm runs shoulder-first into the corner.
Lance Storm nails Xavier with a jumping side kick.
The crowd breaks into a "Lance Storm!  Lance Storm!" chant.
Lance Storm goes for a handspring clothesline, but Xavier counters it with
a hiptoss.

Lance Storm goes for a chokehold, but Xavier counters it with
a kick to the midsection.
Xavier takes Lance Storm down with the Running Forearm Smash.
Martin Kester counts: One, shoulder up.
Xavier executes a chop on Lance Storm.
Xavier runs into the ropes.
Xavier hits Lance Storm with an elbow.
Xavier goes for a power bomb, but Lance Storm blocks it.
Lance Storm uses an armdrag takedown on Xavier.
Lance Storm uses a DDT on Xavier.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Lance Storm executes the Straightshooter on Xavier.
Xavier breaks the hold after 11 seconds.
Xavier sends Lance Storm into the turnbuckle.
Xavier goes for a high knee, but Lance Storm ducks out of the way.
Lance Storm takes Xavier down with a clothesline.
Lance Storm whips Xavier into the ropes.
Xavier hits Lance Storm with a clothesline.
Lance Storm falls out of the ring.
Martin Kester counts: one, Lance Storm reenters the ring.
Xavier executes a flying kneedrop on Lance Storm.
A small "Xavier" chant is being started.
Xavier uses a power bomb on Lance Storm.
Martin Kester counts: One, kickout.
Xavier knocks down Martin Kester.
Martin Kester is out cold.
Xavier hits a chop on Lance Storm.
Xavier executes a high knee on Lance Storm.
Xavier runs into the ropes.
Lance Storm hits Xavier with a shoulderblock.
Lance Storm locks Xavier in a side headlock.
There is no referee there to ask Xavier.
Xavier tries to escape the hold.
Lance Storm lets go after 24 seconds.
Lance Storm hits Xavier with a springboard dropkick.
Lance Storm further incites the crowd.
Lance Storm hits Xavier with an enzuigiri.
Lance Storm covers Xavier.
There is no referee to count.
Martin Kester is back on the job.
Martin Kester disqualifies Xavier.
Lance Storm further incites the crowd.

The winner is Lance Storm. Time of match: 0:12:56

Lance Storm defeated Xavier by disqualification in 0:12:56.
Rating: * 3/4

Because Lance Storm and Xavier actually have very similar styles, this proved to be a very competitive match.  The first few minutes, especially, were quite exciting, with both men looking for their signiture kicks.  Lance Storm's experience gave him the edge as the match wore on, however, frustrating Xavier until he became angry enough to shove down the referee.  As soon as the referee regained his bearings (because, let's face it, a shove to a referee is like a Tombstone Pile Driver to a wrestler), he got in Xavier's face, cursed him out, and threw out the match.  Thus Lance Storm got the victory, but only by disqualification.

Edge, Vampiro, Frankie Kazarian & Scott Hall vs. The International Thug Syndicate in an Eight-Man Tag Team Match

Justin Credible goes for a hiptoss, but Edge blocks it.
Frankie Kazarian enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Frankie Kazarian leaves the ring.
Edge hits Justin Credible with an inverted sitdown faceslam.
The crowd erupts.
Edge tags out to Frankie Kazarian.
Edge leaves the ring.
Frankie Kazarian runs into the ropes.
Justin Credible hits Frankie Kazarian with a shoulderblock.
Justin Credible tags out to Too Cold Scorpio.
Justin Credible leaves the ring.
Too Cold Scorpio throws Frankie Kazarian into the turnbuckle.
Too Cold Scorpio runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Frankie Kazarian
lifts his knee.
Frankie Kazarian uses a vertical suplex on Too Cold Scorpio.
Frankie Kazarian hits a swinging neckbreaker on Too Cold Scorpio.
Frankie Kazarian tags out to Edge.
Frankie Kazarian leaves the ring.
Edge uses a vertical suplex on Too Cold Scorpio.
Edge goes for a vertical suplex, but Too Cold Scorpio blocks it.
Too Cold Scorpio executes a hiptoss on Edge.
Too Cold Scorpio hits Edge.
Too Cold Scorpio further incites the crowd.
Too Cold Scorpio kicks Edge.
Justin Credible enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Justin Credible leaves the ring.
Too Cold Scorpio locks Edge in a Fujiwara armbar.
Edge is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Edge reaches the ropes after being trapped for 13 seconds.
Too Cold Scorpio takes Edge down with spinning headscissors.
Too Cold Scorpio executes the 450 Splash on Edge.
Keith Bancroft counts: One, two, three.
Numerous fans are using Too Cold Scorpio for target practice.

The winners are International Thug Syndicate. Time of match: 0:28:49

International Thug Syndicate (Justin Credible, Sean Waltman, Shane Douglas and T
oo Cold Scorpio) defeated Edge, Vampiro, Frankie Kazarian and Scott Hall when
Scorpio pinned Edge with the 450 Splash in 0:28:49.
Rating: ** 3/4

The huge eight man tag team match went down as planned, and it was just as crazy as had been expected.  The Syndicate came into this match in need of a win, and a win is exactly what they got.  As much as the crowd hates them, no other faction in Long Island Wrestling has been together for longer.  Both Edge & Vampiro and Frankie Kazarian & Scott Hall are hoping to impress enough to earn a title shot, so their own teamwork paled in comparison to their foes.  In fact, when Scorpio hit Edge with the 450 Splash that ultimately ended the match, Frankie Kazarian could have broken up the pinfall, but did not do so.  Whether he didn't realize he was in position or chose not to save Edge to make Edge & Vampiro look bad is impossible to say.  We can safely say, however, that the International Thug Syndicate looks very strong coming off of this victory.

("Paid the Cost to be the Boss" by James Brown hits, and Ernest Miller struts
out to the ring in his sequined cape and dancing shoes with Lamont.)

Lamont: Ladies AND Gentlemen, please welcome the greatest entertainer in ALL of
SPORTS and ENTERTAINMENT, Ernest "The Cat" Miller!

(The crowd boos loudly as Miller loses the cape and demonstrates some of his
slick dance moves.)

Ernest Miller: OW!  I am on fire, baby!

Lamont: That's right, Cat!

Ernest Miller: I am a DANCIN' MACHINE!

Lamont: You know it!

Ernest Miller: And once again, I have proved that I am undefeatable!  Ron
Harris, Masato Tanaka, and Batista have all felt the fury of my ferocious feet,
and every single one of them has ended up knocked the hell out!

Lamont: Daaaamn straight!

Ernest Miller: So tonight, I am issuin' an OPEN CHALLENGE!  Any wrestler in the
back who wants a piece'a this... Come get schooled by the cat!

Lamont: Y'all gonna get served!

Ernest Miller: C'mon baby!  If you keep The Cat here waiting all night, how am
I supposed to dance the night away?

Lamont: You're crampin' the Cat's st-

("Adrenaline" by Gavin Rossdale hits, and "The Ironman" Mark Jindrak dashes down
to the ring to a healthy pop from the crowd.  Miller and Lamont bail as he hits
the ring, but when the bell rings Miller rolls up the sleeves of his leisure
suit and rolls in for the match.)

"The Ironman" Mark Jindrak vs. Ernest "The Cat" Miller

Ernest Miller dances for the crowd.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Ernest Miller nails Mark Jindrak with a jumping side kick.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Ernest Miller goes for the Thrust Kick, but Mark Jindrak counters it with
a duck-down move.
Mark Jindrak hits a lariat on Ernest Miller.
Mark Jindrak goes for a choke against the ropes, but Ernest Miller blocks it.
Ernest Miller runs into the ropes.
Ernest Miller hits Mark Jindrak with an elbow.
Ernest Miller sends Mark Jindrak into the turnbuckle, but Mark Jindrak
reverses it.
Mark Jindrak takes Ernest Miller down with a belly-to-belly suplex.
Mark Jindrak hits Ernest Miller with a roundhouse right.
Mark Jindrak nails Ernest Miller with a Gorilla Press.
Mark Jindrak nails Ernest Miller with a kneedrop.
Mark Jindrak hits Ernest Miller with a powerslam.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.

Mark Jindrak executes a powerslam on Ernest Miller.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Mark Jindrak puts Ernest Miller in a chokehold.
Ted Blandford warns Mark Jindrak to let go.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, three, four.
Mark Jindrak takes Ernest Miller down with a sidewalk slam.
The chants for Mark Jindrak are deafening.
Mark Jindrak whips Ernest Miller into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak executes the Mark Of Excellence on Ernest Miller.
The chants for Mark Jindrak are deafening.
Mark Jindrak goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, Lamont distracts Ted Blandford.
Mark Jindrak goes for a chokehold, but Ernest Miller counters it with
a kick to the midsection.
Ernest Miller locks Mark Jindrak in an abdominal stretch.
There is no referee there to ask Mark Jindrak.
Ted Blandford is back on the job.
Mark Jindrak makes it to the ropes after 9 seconds.
Ernest Miller nails Mark Jindrak with a forearm smash.
Ernest Miller executes a forearm smash on Mark Jindrak.
Ernest Miller runs into the ropes.
Ernest Miller hits Mark Jindrak with a clothesline.
Ernest Miller is going for the cover.
Ernest Miller pulls the tights.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Ernest Miller goes for a backbreaker, but Mark Jindrak counters it with
a facerake.
Lamont enters the ring and hits Mark Jindrak with a chair.
Numerous fans are using Ernest Miller for target practice.
Ted Blandford calls for the DQ.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Mark Jindrak.

The winner is Mark Jindrak. Time of match: 0:08:36

Mark Jindrak defeated Ernest Miller by disqualification in 0:08:36.
Rating: * 1/4
[Lamont interfered against Mark Jindrak.]

Despite all his boasting, The Cat was majorly outmatched in this fight against The Ironman.  Miller tried all of his "kara-tay" tricks, but Miller used his startling strength and speed to keep the dancin' fool off balance.  When he hit the Mark of Excellence, it should have been over by all rights, but Lamont managed to distract the referee, preventing him from counting the fall.  From there, Lamont grabbed a chair and brained Jindrak, knocking him out cold.  While this may technically have given Jindrak a win by DQ, Miller celebrated it just as if he had defeated Jindrak personally, shouting "The streak is still ALIVE, baby!"  Simply disgusting!

Your Main Event:
Orton's Entourage vs. The Usurpers in a Six-Man Tag Team Match

Chris Sabin and Frank Shamrock hit Randy Orton with a double kneelift.
Chris Sabin and Frank Shamrock hit Randy Orton with a double forearm smash.
Frank Shamrock leaves the ring.
Chris Sabin takes Randy Orton down with an enzuigiri.
Chris Sabin takes Randy Orton down with the Liger Bomb.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Chris Sabin goes for the Cradle Shock, but he can't do it.
Randy Orton counters it with a small package.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Randy Orton hits a flying forearm on Chris Sabin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Randy Orton tags out to Tony Stradlin.
Frank Shamrock enters the ring and lays out Randy Orton.
Frank Shamrock seemingly enjoys the boos.
Chris Sabin and Frank Shamrock whip Tony Stradlin into the ropes.
They hit Tony Stradlin with a double elbowsmash.
Frank Shamrock leaves the ring.
Chris Sabin nails Tony Stradlin with a backdrop driver.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Sabin complains about a slow count.

Randy Orton hits Chris Sabin with an elbow.
Randy Orton goes for a kick to the midsection, but Chris Sabin counters it with
a legsweep.
Chris Sabin nails Randy Orton with a powerslam.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Chris Sabin executes a kneedrop on Randy Orton.
The crowd seems to be rallying behind Chris Sabin.
Chris Sabin goes for a backdrop driver, but Randy Orton flips over.
Randy Orton hits Chris Sabin with a back suplex.
Randy Orton nails Chris Sabin with a full nelson slam.
Randy Orton goes for a DDT, but Chris Sabin counters it with a small package.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Sabin goes for an enzuigiri, but Randy Orton ducks out of the way.
Lady Victoria throws Chris Sabin the Chair, but Randy Orton intercepts it.
Randy Orton tries to use it, but Chris Sabin blocks the blow and
takes it away from him.
Chris Sabin hits Randy Orton with it and goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford threatens Chris Sabin with disqualification.
Chris Sabin goes for a fisherman buster, but Randy Orton counters it with
a small package.
Randy Orton runs into the ropes.
Randy Orton hits Chris Sabin with an elbow.
Randy Orton hits a snap mare on Chris Sabin.
Randy Orton executes the RKO on Chris Sabin.
Randy Orton goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Randy Orton executes an elbowsmash on Chris Sabin.
Randy Orton is going for the cover.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Randy Orton whips Chris Sabin into the ropes, but Chris Sabin reverses it.
Chris Sabin hits Randy Orton with a backdrop.
Chris Sabin goes for the Cradle Shock, but he can't do it.
Randy Orton takes Chris Sabin down with a DDT.
Randy Orton sends Chris Sabin into the turnbuckle.
Randy Orton charges into the corner.
Randy Orton hits Chris Sabin with a full nelson slam.
Randy Orton takes Chris Sabin down with an armbar backbreaker.
Randy Orton sends Chris Sabin into the turnbuckle, but Chris Sabin reverses it.
Chris Sabin uses a kneelift on Randy Orton.
Chris Sabin executes a bootscrape on Randy Orton.
Chris Sabin goes for a crucifix power bomb DDT, but Randy Orton blocks it.
Randy Orton executes a single-leg takedown on Chris Sabin.
Randy Orton takes Chris Sabin down with an armbar backbreaker.
Luther Reigns enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Luther Reigns uses a clothesline on Chris Sabin.
Randy Orton nails Chris Sabin with a rolling reverse cradle.
Ted Blandford counts: One, shoulder up.
Luther Reigns leaves the ring.
Randy Orton runs into the ropes.
Chris Sabin hits Randy Orton with a kick.
Chris Sabin whips Randy Orton into the ropes.
Lady Victoria pulls down the top rope.
Ted Blandford threatens Chris Sabin with disqualification.
Ted Blandford counts: one, two, three, Randy Orton reenters the ring.

Luther Reigns takes Frank Shamrock down with a kick to the midsection.
Luther Reigns climbs back into the ring.
Frank Shamrock rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Luther Reigns runs into the ropes.
Frank Shamrock hits Luther Reigns with a kick.
Frank Shamrock hits Luther Reigns with a roundhouse right.
Frank Shamrock goes for a kick to the head, but Luther Reigns
ducks out of the way.
Tony Stradlin enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Tony Stradlin leaves the ring.
Luther Reigns uses a vertical suplex on Frank Shamrock.
Luther Reigns executes the Inverted Swinging Neckbreaker on Frank Shamrock.
Ted Blandford counts: One, kickout.
Luther Reigns hits Frank Shamrock with a double-axhandle to the back.
Luther Reigns goes for a bodyslam, but Frank Shamrock counters it with
a front facelock.
Luther Reigns manages to grab the ropes after holding out for 6 seconds.

Edward Chastain leaves the ring.
Frank Shamrock nails Luther Reigns with a mounted elbowsmash.
Frank Shamrock goes for a kneelock submission, but Luther Reigns blocks it.
Luther Reigns executes the Inverted Swinging Neckbreaker on Frank Shamrock.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Luther Reigns executes a spinebuster on Frank Shamrock.
Luther Reigns whips Frank Shamrock into the ropes.
Frank Shamrock hits Luther Reigns with a kick.
Frank Shamrock hits Luther Reigns with a mounted elbowsmash.
Frank Shamrock puts Luther Reigns in a Fujiwara armbar.
Luther Reigns inches his way towards the ropes after holding out for 5 seconds.
Frank Shamrock nails Luther Reigns with a forearm smash.
Frank Shamrock is going for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Frank Shamrock executes the Ankle Lock Submission on Luther Reigns.
Luther Reigns is struggling to reach the ropes.
Luther Reigns makes it to the ropes after 19 seconds.
[ portion of match removed ]
Luther Reigns hits a forearm to the back on Frank Shamrock.
Luther Reigns whips Frank Shamrock into the ropes.
Frank Shamrock hits Luther Reigns with an elbow.
Frank Shamrock gives him a roundhouse right, but Luther Reigns
doesn't even care.
Frank Shamrock hits Luther Reigns.
Frank Shamrock kicks Luther Reigns.
Frank Shamrock doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he
's getting.
Frank Shamrock uses an inside cradle on Luther Reigns.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Frank Shamrock hits Luther Reigns with a forearm smash.
Frank Shamrock locks Luther Reigns in an armlock hammerlock submission.
Luther Reigns reaches the ropes after 8 seconds.
Frank Shamrock nails Luther Reigns with a roundhouse right.
Frank Shamrock runs into the ropes.
Luther Reigns takes Frank Shamrock down with a backbreaker.
Luther Reigns executes the Inverted Swinging Neckbreaker on Frank Shamrock.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Luther Reigns uses a bodyslam on Frank Shamrock.
Luther Reigns whips Frank Shamrock into the ropes.
Frank Shamrock misses with a clothesline.
Frank Shamrock hits Luther Reigns with a kick.
Frank Shamrock executes the Ankle Lock Submission on Luther Reigns.
Luther Reigns is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Luther Reigns summons one last burst of energy.
Luther Reigns submits after 14 seconds.
Frank Shamrock doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he
's getting.

The winners are The Usurpers. Time of match: 0:38:35

The Usurpers (Chris Sabin, Edward Chastain and Frank Shamrock) defeated
Orton's Entourage (Luther Reigns, Randy Orton and Tony Stradlin) when
Frank Shamrock made L. Reigns submit to the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:38:35.
Rating: **** 1/4
[Lady Victoria interfered against Randy Orton.]

Randy Orton learned a difficult lesson here in this fantastic match: just because he has recruited a pair of two-bit hangers-on doesn't mean that he's suddenly a match for the most dominant faction in Long Island Wrestling today!  In all fairness to Orton's Entourage, they were very impressive in this match, but while Orton was a match for any of his opponents, Stradlin and Reigns seemed to be a step behind, with Reigns in particular looking frustrated as his signiture moves failed to produce results.  Finally, the match broke down into an all-out pier 6 brawl, with Shamrock and Reigns squaring off inside the ring.  Of course, in a situation like this, Shamrock's MMA training proved to be a HUGE difference maker, and he was able to leverage it into a tapout victory with his signiture Ankle Lock Submission, much to the frustration and annoyance of Randy Orton.

Card rating: ***

Match of the Evening: Arn Anderson & Cactus Jack vs. The Usurpers


*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
rey619Posted on 09/29/05 at 18:05:38

Sabin and Chastain fought like.. one hour total tonight.. that must really burn some calories for Chastain. Really impressive wins though.

Perry Saturn sends a message to Paul London through Chance Beckett, and he delivers. This should be a violent feud.

I don't think you should hit yourself over the fact that you don't get too many 5 star matches.. it's a better accomplishment to achieve 3 and 4 star matches with the Harris Twins than to get a 5 star match with.. say James Gibson and Bryan Danielson.
Critic of the DawnPosted on 09/29/05 at 21:45:46

With regards to the ***** matches, I'm just sort of grumbly that when I brought in some stars for Japan for one card, two of their matches managed to get five stars despite never having appeared in LIW before.  DAMN YOU KOBASHI, MISAWA AND OGAWA!  DAMN YOU TO HEEEELLLLLLL! ;D

...

But not until after I see Kobashi in ROH this weekend.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"