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LIW Rage in a Cage - 10/20/06

Critic of the DawnPosted on 08/20/05 at 21:03:49

Coming into this show, I thought that this was a strong card.  And really, it turned out fairly well.  Certainly things did not turn out the way I had expected, but really I do like the way things unfolded.  It makes sense to me after a bit of thought.  The one thing I would change about this card, however, would be to reduce the amount of interference.  Looking back, it seems like it was a bit excessive to me.  We'll see how it looks when laid out here.

*****

Vampiro & Edge vs. Shane Douglas & Too Cold Scorpio

Too Cold Scorpio runs Edge into the ringsteps.
Too Cold Scorpio throws Edge into the guardrail.
Alan Tso counts:  3.
Too Cold Scorpio gets back into the ring.
Edge climbs back into the ring.
Too Cold Scorpio whips Edge into the ropes.
Too Cold Scorpio misses with a kick.
Too Cold Scorpio nails Edge with spinning headscissors.
Too Cold Scorpio is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Too Cold Scorpio hits Edge with a roundhouse kick.
Too Cold Scorpio goes for a moonsault, but Edge rolls out of the way.
Edge is going for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.
Vampiro enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Vampiro leaves the ring.
Edge whips Too Cold Scorpio into the turnbuckle.
Edge charges in with the Spear, but Too Cold Scorpio moves out of the way.

Alan Tso counts:  2.
Edge reenters the ring.
Shane Douglas rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Vampiro enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Vampiro leaves the ring.
Edge uses a bodyslam on Shane Douglas.
Edge is going for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.
Edge takes Shane Douglas down with a kick to the midsection.
Edge goes for a power bomb, but Shane Douglas blocks it.
Shane Douglas hits Edge with a chop.
Shane Douglas punches Edge.
Edge chops Shane Douglas.
Edge kicks Shane Douglas.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Edge.
Edge kicks Shane Douglas.
The crowd is giving Edge a standing ovation.
Edge hits Shane Douglas with a reverse neckbreaker.
Edge nails Shane Douglas with a jumping DDT.
Edge uses a kick to the midsection on Shane Douglas.
Edge nails Shane Douglas with a chop.
Edge takes Shane Douglas down with a bodyslam.
Edge executes the Spear on Shane Douglas.
The crowd erupts.
Edge goes for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

The winners are Vampiro and Edge. Time of match: 0:16:47

Vampiro and Edge defeated
International Thug Syndicate (Shane Douglas and Too Cold Scorpio) when Edge
pinned Douglas with the Spear in 0:16:47.
Rating: *** 1/4

Our huge doubleshot weekend opened up with a bang in New Haven as Edge and Vampiro took on the leader of the International Thug Syndicate and his advisor.  This was every bit the hard hitting match that we had expected coming into this weekend, and the contrasting styles of all involved really worked well together.  Several times it looked as if the Syndicate had Vampiro & Edge - for example, Edge went for a Spear early in the match, but he ended up with a painful shoulder full of ringpost.  The match might have ended right there, but Vampiro's martial arts skills managed to turn the tide.  Out of everyone in this match, Shane Douglas looked the most out of place - clearly he's past his prime as an in-ring competitor.  The strategies that he gave to Scorpio while he was outside the ring proved very valuable, but in the end Douglas' own weakness cost him the match.  After an extended brawl, a still-sore Edge managed to score with a bodyslam, then connect with a HUGE Spear as Douglas got back to his feet for the pinfall victory!

Perry Saturn vs. Aviv Maayan

Perry Saturn goes for a German suplex, but Aviv Maayan blocks it.
Aviv Maayan runs into the ropes.
Erik Watts trips Aviv Maayan.
Jeffrey Brace threatens Perry Saturn with disqualification.
Jeffrey Brace warns Erik Watts.
Aviv Maayan executes an armdrag takedown on Perry Saturn.
Jeffrey Brace is back on the job.
Aviv Maayan uses a monkey flip on Perry Saturn.
Aviv Maayan is going for the cover.
Jeffrey Brace counts: One, two, kickout.
Aviv Maayan executes a European uppercut on Perry Saturn.
Erik Watts throws Perry Saturn a road sign, but Aviv Maayan intercepts it.
Aviv Maayan hits Perry Saturn with it and goes for the pin.
Jeffrey Brace threatens Aviv Maayan with disqualification.
Aviv Maayan executes a clothesline on Perry Saturn.
Aviv Maayan works the crowd.
You can hear a few scattered fans cheering for Aviv Maayan.
Aviv Maayan gets the STF on Perry Saturn.
Perry Saturn is struggling to reach the ropes.
Perry Saturn reaches the ropes after 5 seconds.
Aviv Maayan nails Perry Saturn with a springboard armdrag.
Aviv Maayan whips Perry Saturn into the ropes, but Perry Saturn reverses it.
Perry Saturn hits Aviv Maayan with a shoulderblock.
Perry Saturn executes a superkick on Aviv Maayan.
Perry Saturn executes the Death Valley Driver on Aviv Maayan.
The crowd is booing Perry Saturn.
Perry Saturn goes for the pin.
Jeffrey Brace counts: One, two, in the ropes... Erik Watts knocks Aviv Maayan's
foot off the rope... three.
Numerous fans are using Perry Saturn for target practice.

The winner is Perry Saturn. Time of match: 0:02:54

Perry Saturn pinned Aviv Maayan with the Death Valley Driver in 0:02:54.
Rating: ** 1/2
[Erik Watts interfered against Aviv Maayan.]

Perry Saturn was given this match ostensibly to prepare himself to face Paul London sometime in the future.  Coming into this match, it was abundantly clear that he wasn't interested in preparing so much as making an example of poor Aviv Maayan.  Saturn tossed Maayan around the ring with ease, then scored with his devestating Frog Splash for a nearfall.  Maayan bravely battled back, even in the face of interference by Erik Watts, but all he got for his trouble was a superkick to the face and a NASTY Death Valley Driver.  Even though Maayan landed in the ropes, Watts managed to shove his lifeless foot back into the ring before the referee saw it, giving Saturn an easy win.  "This is you when next we meet, London!" shouts Saturn.

Wait!  "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" hits, and London rushes the ring with a steel chair, sending Watts & Saturn scattering like vultures as London helps Maayan to the back.

"Violent R" Ron Harris vs. Ernest "The Cat" Miller

They lock up.
Ernest Miller nails Ron Harris with a spin kick.
Ernest Miller whips Ron Harris into the ropes.
Ron Harris hits Ernest Miller with a clothesline.
Ron Harris goes for a chokehold, but Ernest Miller counters it with a facerake.
Ernest Miller uses a DDT on Ron Harris.
Ernest Miller further incites the crowd.
Ernest Miller dances for the crowd.
Ernest Miller is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Frank Shamrock comes to ringside.
Ernest Miller throws Ron Harris over the top rope.
Timothy Greer counts: one, two, three, Ernest Miller distracts Timothy Greer.
Frank Shamrock hits Ron Harris with a takeover suplex.
The crowd is behind Ron Harris all the way.
Ron Harris is out cold.
Ernest Miller is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Timothy Greer is back on the job: four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
Ernest Miller further incites the crowd.

The winner is Ernest Miller. Time of match: 0:01:05

Ernest Miller defeated Ron Harris by countout in 0:01:05.
Rating: **
[Frank Shamrock interfered against Ron Harris.]

This match didn't even have a chance to get seriously underway.  After exchanging a few blows with the massive Ron Harris, Ernest Miller gestured to the back.  Ron turned to see what was happening, and was promptly dumped over the top rope... only to be met by a furious Frank Shamrock!  Scoring with a takeover suplex which sent Harris headfirst into the barricade, Shamrock taunts Harris, telling him that his victory last month was nothing more than a fluke, and that he's a fool for trying to take the New York State Tag Team Titles from The Usurpers tonight.  As Shamrock laughs and turns to leave, the bell rings, giving an unlikely countout victory to Miller... who launches into a celebratory dance to a chorus of boos from the crowd.

Paul London vs. "The Monster" Edward Chastain in the final Best of the Best Bracket A Match

Edward Chastain covers Paul London.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Edward Chastain hits Paul London with a kneedrop.
Edward Chastain hits Paul London with an elbowdrop.
Edward Chastain executes a headbutt on Paul London.
Edward Chastain is going for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Edward Chastain hits Paul London with a back suplex.
Edward Chastain is going for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, kickout.
Edward Chastain runs into the ropes.
Paul London misses with a shoulderblock.
Edward Chastain goes for the Ground Zero Splash, but Paul London blocks it.
Edward Chastain hits Paul London with a headbutt.
Edward Chastain hits a clothesline on Paul London.
Edward Chastain goes for an avalanche, but Paul London side-steps and
Edward Chastain only hits air.
Paul London hits Edward Chastain with a springboard enzuigiri.
Paul London has the crowd going wild.
Paul London nails Edward Chastain with a shooting star press.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Paul London nails Edward Chastain with an enzuigiri.
Paul London covers Edward Chastain.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.
Paul London runs into the ropes.
Lady Victoria trips Paul London.
Alan Tso disqualifies Edward Chastain.
The crowd is going crazy.

The winner is Paul London. Time of match: 0:03:14

[Best of the Best Bracket A Match]:
Paul London defeated Edward Chastain by disqualification in 0:03:14.
Rating: * 1/4
[Lady Victoria interfered against Paul London.]

Not a clean win, perhaps, but a win nonetheless, and because of some interference by Lady Victoria, Paul London has officially won Bracket A of the Best of the Best Series, going undefeated against Ernest Miller, Batista and Edward Chastain!  Chastain looks confused that he lost without being pinned, and just as he is about to corner Paul London for some post-match mauling, Lady Victoria grabs his arm and shouts that he needs to conserve his strength for the tag team title defense later tonight.  Chastain doesn't care, though!  He just shoves her aside and is off after London, who is literally running for his life from this crazed monster!

London leaps the barricade and flees, and Chastain is just about to plow right through it, when Lady Victoria grabs a house mic and shouts "Wait!  Edward!  We have cookies!"  Chastain seemingly stops on a dime, wheels about, and moves in a direct beeline for the catering area, allowing London to escape without further trouble.

(We go backstage now, where Masato Tanaka can be seen speaking Japanese into a
celphone.  As he talks, Sean Waltman steps into view and begins to speak in a
sarcastic mock-Japanese accent.)

Sean Waltman: Ahhh sooooo!  Tanaka-san!

(Masato Tanaka ignores Waltman and continues talking, but Waltman, the asshole
that he is, continues to bother Tanaka.)

Sean Waltman: Where your tag team partner, Tanaka-san?  You talking to him on
the telephone?

(Again, Tanaka ignores him and continues speaking on the phone.  Growing
annoyed that Tanaka isn't annoyed, Waltman snatches the phone away from
Tanaka and shouts into it.)

Sean Waltman: Ahhhh sooo!  My name Masato Tanaka!  Me rikey flied lice!  Moo
goo guy pan!  Wonton soup!  I take a numbah seven!

(Tanaka snatches back his phone and glares.  Waltman adopts the crane stance
from the Karate Kid movies.)

Sean Waltman: Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!  I see that got your attention!  Now beware, for
my kung fu is strong, glasshoppel!

(Tanaka stares at Waltman, then at his phone, then back at Waltman... and
promptly knocks Waltman on his ass with a stiff forearm.)

Masato Tanaka: That was my mother, asshole!  I'll see you in the ring.

(Waltman rubs his chin as Tanaka stalks out of the room.)

Sean Waltman: Man... the guy just can't take a joke...

(Fade out)

"Dangan" Masato Tanaka vs. Sean Waltman

Masato Tanaka attacks Sean Waltman before the bell.
Masato Tanaka executes the Running Forearm Smash on Sean Waltman.
Jeffrey Brace counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is behind Masato Tanaka all the way.

The winner is Masato Tanaka. Time of match: 0:00:03

Masato Tanaka pinned Sean Waltman after the Running Forearm Smash in 0:00:03.
Rating: *

Ouch!  Waltman goes down in what has to literally be the shortest match time possible according to the Long Island Wrestling rulebook.  Tanaka didn't even wait for Waltman's music to finish - he simply charged him with another stiff forearm shot as soon as he stepped through the ropes and pinned him as the opening bell sounded.  Three seconds later and Waltman had officially set a new record for the fastest defeat ever.

Erik Watts vs. Lance Storm in the final Best of the Best Bracket B Match

Lance Storm goes for a slap, but Erik Watts reverses it.
Erik Watts climbs to the top turnbuckle, but Lance Storm throws him to the mat.
Lance Storm nails Erik Watts with an enzuigiri.
Lance Storm whips Erik Watts into the ropes, but Erik Watts reverses it.
Erik Watts goes for a powerslam, but Lance Storm counters it with
a swinging neckbreaker.
In turn, Erik Watts counters it with a side suplex.
Erik Watts uses a powerslam on Lance Storm.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, kickout.
Keith Bancroft crawls over to the ropes and uses them to get up.
Erik Watts takes Lance Storm down with a monkey flip.
Erik Watts hits a Flatliner on Lance Storm.
Erik Watts is starting to get more cheers than boos.
Erik Watts goes for a clothesline, but Lance Storm counters it with
a belly-to-belly suplex.
Lance Storm executes a stomp on Erik Watts.
Lance Storm goes for a clothesline, but Erik Watts counters it with
a belly-to-belly suplex.
Erik Watts runs into the ropes.
Erik Watts misses with a shoulderblock.
Lance Storm executes an enzuigiri on Erik Watts.
Lance Storm is going for the pin.
Lance Storm uses the ropes for leverage.
Keith Bancroft counts: One, two, kickout.
Lance Storm gets a scorpion deathlock on Erik Watts.
Erik Watts reaches the ropes after 5 seconds.
Lance Storm goes for a Northern Lights suplex, but Erik Watts counters it with
a DDT.
Erik Watts is starting to get more cheers than boos.
Erik Watts covers Lance Storm.
Keith Bancroft counts: One, two, three.
Erik Watts acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.

The winner is Erik Watts. Time of match: 0:07:34

[Best of the Best Bracket B Match]:
Erik Watts pinned Lance Storm after a DDT in 0:07:34.
Rating: ** 1/2

This was a very competitive match, with both Lance Storm and Erik Watts pulling out all the stops in an attempt to get the advantage.  In the early going, Storm's technical prowess baffled Watts, keeping him on the ropes as Storm countered seemingly every attempt at a power move with a roll up of some kind.  Frustrated, Watts shoved Storm into the referee, then cinched in an Abdominal Stretch before Storm could recover.  This proved to be enough to turn the momentum, and powerslams and suplexes followed.  Stunned, Storm tried to recapture his momentum with a Northern Lights suplex, a move that has proven very dangerous here in LIW to this point.  Watts powered out, however, and drove Storm's head into the mat with a DDT for the win before Storm could recover.  With this win, Erik Watts has swept Bracket B of the Best of the Best series.

(Senior referee Ted Blandford makes his way to the ring with a microphone.)

Ted Blandford: Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to announce to
you all tonight... the WINNERS of the two brackets in the Best of the Best
series!  In Bracket A... holding victories over Ernest "The Cat" Miller, "The
Animal" Batista, and "The Monster" Edward Chastain and going undefeated... Paul
London!

("Battle Without Honor or Humanity" hits, but London has already left the
building to avoid being killed by Chastain.  After a moment, Blandford shrugs.)

Ted Blandford: And in Bracket B... being managed by "The Manager of Champions"
MsChif, with victories over Solo Snuka, Vampiro, and Lance Storm...  I give you
Erik Watts!

("Brain Stew" by Green Day hits, and Erik Watts re-emerges with MsChif and
Perry Saturn)

Erik Watts: Thank you.  Let me just say-

(MsChif cuts him off and takes the microphone.)

MsChif: What my client is trying to say is that he is once again proving to all
of you that he is as good as I say he is!  Not only is he a former - and future-
New York State Heavyweight Champion, but he's now to be acknowledged as The
Best of the Best!  And don't you forget it!

(Ted Blandford waits for MsChif's tirade to end, then speaks.)

Ted Blandford: I'm sorry Ms... MsChif.  But you are incorrect.  Erik Watts has
not yet been confirmed as the winner of the Best of the Best series.  As I was
about to announce, Watts will be facing off against Paul London to see who
earns that honor sometime in November.  Since both men are undefeated in their
respective brackets-

MsChif: That means that when Erik Watts crushes Paul London in front of all of
you, there will be NOBODY who can deny that he truly IS the Best of the Best!

(Erik Watts nods and reaches for the microphone, but MsChif swats his hand
away.)

MsChif: This interview is finished.  C'mon boys.  We're leaving.

(This prompts more cheers than MsChif had expected, and she and her clients
jaw with several fans on their way out.)

"Heavy D" Don Harris vs. Frank Shamrock

Frank Shamrock chops Don Harris.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Frank Shamrock punches Don Harris.
Don Harris kicks Frank Shamrock.
Don Harris has the crowd going wild.
Frank Shamrock chops Don Harris.
Numerous fans are using Frank Shamrock for target practice.
Frank Shamrock gives him a forearm smash, but Don Harris only stares at him.
Don Harris goes for a backbreaker, but Frank Shamrock blocks it.
Frank Shamrock uses a slap on Don Harris.
Frank Shamrock hits a kick to the head on Don Harris.
Frank Shamrock locks Don Harris in a forearm choke.
Harry Alston warns Frank Shamrock to let go.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, three, four.
Frank Shamrock gives him a roundhouse right, but Don Harris only stares at him.
Frank Shamrock gets a single-leg takedown into a leglock on Don Harris.
Don Harris is struggling to reach the ropes.
Don Harris gets ahold of the ropes after holding out for 12 seconds.
Frank Shamrock goes for a slap, but Don Harris blocks it.
Chris Sabin throws Frank Shamrock a frying pan.
Frank Shamrock hits Don Harris with it and goes for the pin.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is vociferously booing Frank Shamrock.

The winner is Frank Shamrock. Time of match: 0:02:32

Frank Shamrock pinned Don Harris after hitting him with a frying pan in 0:02:32.
Rating: **
[Chris Sabin interfered against Don Harris.]

It's clear that The Usurpers are not happy about the recent acts of resistence shown by Ron Harris and company.  Frank Shamrock already got some revenge against Ron earlier tonight by causing an embarassing defeat at the hands of Ernest Miller, but when his opponent was revealed as Ron's twin brother Don, Shamrock got a truly twisted smile.  Harris exploded out of the gate in this match, knocking Shamrock down and shaking him around like a ragdoll with a bearhug.  The Usurpers quickly made their way to ringside, however, and after taking Heavy D down with a leglock, Shamrock finished him off easily with a cast iron frying pan passed to him by Chris Sabin!  Don Harris is down and bleeding and Frank Shamrock is loving it!

Wait!  Here comes Arn Anderson and Ron Harris for the save!  Shamrock bails, but Sabin and Chastain begin brawling with them!  Somebody ring the bell!

Arn Anderson & Ron Harris vs. The Usurpers (Chris Sabin & Edward Chastain) for the New York State Tag Team Titles

Edward Chastain hits Ron Harris with a short lariat.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Edward Chastain nails Ron Harris with a facerake.
Edward Chastain goes for a vertical suplex, but Ron Harris blocks it.
Ron Harris hits a kneelift on Edward Chastain.
Ron Harris throws Edward Chastain out of the ring.
Phillip McAlpine counts: one, two, Edward Chastain reenters the ring.
Ron Harris goes for a roundhouse right, but Edward Chastain counters it with
a punch.
Edward Chastain runs into the ropes.
Ron Harris misses with a clothesline.
Ron Harris misses with a clothesline.
Ron Harris goes for the Cobra Clutch Slam, but Edward Chastain blocks it.
Ron Harris goes for a slap, but Edward Chastain reverses it.
Edward Chastain executes a back suplex on Ron Harris.
Edward Chastain throws Ron Harris out of the ring.
Edward Chastain goes through the ropes.
Edward Chastain uses an uppercut on Ron Harris.
Phillip McAlpine counts:  1.
Edward Chastain reenters the ring.
Ron Harris rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Edward Chastain takes Ron Harris down with a powerslam.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, kickout.
Edward Chastain executes the Ground Zero Splash on Ron Harris.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Edward Chastain whips Ron Harris into the ropes, but Ron Harris reverses it.
Edward Chastain hits Ron Harris with an elbow.
Edward Chastain nails Ron Harris with a short lariat.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Chris Sabin enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Arn Anderson enters the ring, but gets cut off.
Chris Sabin nails Ron Harris with a dropkick.
Edward Chastain hits a back suplex on Ron Harris.
Edward Chastain further incites the crowd.

Ron Harris hits a forearm to the back on Edward Chastain.
Ron Harris hits Edward Chastain with a kneelift.
Ron Harris whips Edward Chastain into the ropes, but Edward Chastain
reverses it.
Lady Victoria pulls down the top rope.
Phillip McAlpine threatens Edward Chastain with disqualification.
Edward Chastain rolls out under the bottom rope.
Edward Chastain is handed the ring bell.
Edward Chastain hits him with the ring bell.
Edward Chastain further incites the crowd.
Edward Chastain shoves Ron Harris into the guardrail.
Edward Chastain uses a clothesline on Ron Harris.
Edward Chastain throws Ron Harris back into the ring.
Edward Chastain runs into the ropes.
Ron Harris goes for a chokehold, but Edward Chastain counters it with a facerake.
Edward Chastain hits Ron Harris with a spinebuster slam.
Edward Chastain uses the ropes for leverage.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Edward Chastain uses an inside cradle on Ron Harris.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Edward Chastain executes a waistlock takedown on Ron Harris.
Edward Chastain nails Ron Harris with a powerslam.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Edward Chastain nails Ron Harris with a sidewalk slam.
Edward Chastain gives the sign for the Ground Zero Splash.
Edward Chastain executes the Ground Zero Splash on Ron Harris.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, three.
Edward Chastain is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

The winners are The Usurpers. Time of match: 0:17:51

The Usurpers (Chris Sabin and Edward Chastain) defeated
Arn Anderson and Ron Harris when Chastain pinned Big Ron with the
Ground Zero Splash in 0:17:51.
Rating: **** 1/4
(The Usurpers retained the New York State Tag Team Titles.)
[Lady Victoria interfered against Ron Harris.]

Once again, Ron Harris delivers a stunning match, this time against Chris Sabin and Edward Chastain with New York State Heavyweight Champion "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson by his side.  Anderson was removed from this match fairly early by a quick Future Shock from Sabin on the outside, which left "Violent R" Ron Harris to face off alone against two of LIW's most dangerous men.  And, to his credit, he did a hell of a job.  In the end, however, the numbers game proved to be too much for him, and the second Ground Zero Splash he took was enough to keep him down for the count.  Thus, The Usurpers retain the tag team titles against two of the most dangerous men in Long Island Wrestling!

Cactus Jack vs. El Mephisto

El Mephisto whips Cactus Jack into the ropes, but Cactus Jack reverses it.
El Mephisto hits Cactus Jack with a kick.
El Mephisto runs into the ropes.
Cactus Jack hits El Mephisto with a clothesline.
El Mephisto falls out of the ring.
Cactus Jack jumps onto him with a running elbowdrop.
Cactus Jack is handed a fire extinguisher.
Cactus Jack hits him with the fire extinguisher.
The crowd breaks into a "Bang, Bang" chant.
Cactus Jack takes El Mephisto down with a vertical suplex.
Cactus Jack sets up a table.
Cactus Jack sets up El Mephisto on the table.
Cactus Jack executes the Double Arm DDT through the table.
The table is broken in half.
Cactus Jack whips El Mephisto into the guardrail.
Ted Blandford counts:  1.
Cactus Jack climbs back into the ring.

Cactus Jack runs into the ropes.
Cactus Jack nails El Mephisto with a clothesline.
Cactus Jack is going for the cover.
Ted Blandford counts: One, kickout.
Cactus Jack goes for a double underhook suplex, but El Mephisto blocks it.
El Mephisto executes a flying armdrag on Cactus Jack.
El Mephisto executes a flapjack on Cactus Jack.
El Mephisto hits him with .
Cactus Jack is busted wide open.
El Mephisto goes for the Forward Rolling Prawn Hold, but Cactus Jack
counters it with a single-leg takedown.
Cactus Jack goes for a gutwrench suplex, but El Mephisto counters it with
a low blow.
El Mephisto hits him with .
El Mephisto nails Cactus Jack with a faceslam.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
El Mephisto hits Cactus Jack with a flying armdrag.

Cactus Jack goes for a running elbowdrop, but El Mephisto moves out of the way.
El Mephisto executes a faceslam on Cactus Jack.
El Mephisto goes for a back heel kick, but Cactus Jack counters it with
a legsweep.
Cactus Jack reenters the ring.
El Mephisto climbs back into the ring.
Cactus Jack executes a DDT on El Mephisto.
The chants for Cactus Jack are deafening.
Ted Blandford is back on the job.
Cactus Jack shouts "BANG BANG!".
The chants for Cactus Jack are deafening.
Cactus Jack hits El Mephisto with a gutwrench suplex.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Cactus Jack executes the Double Arm DDT on El Mephisto.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Cactus Jack goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, three.
The crowd breaks into a "Bang, Bang" chant.

The winner is Cactus Jack. Time of match: 0:08:00

Cactus Jack pinned El Mephisto with the Double Arm DDT in 0:08:00.
Rating: ** 3/4
[Mark Jindrak interfered against Cactus Jack.]

Cactus Jack defeated El Mephisto here in this match without much trouble.  The only rough spot came as an anxious Mark Jindrak emerged from the locker-room about halfway through the match and slowly walked around the outside of the ring, perhaps planning his strategy against Randy Orton tonight.  The referee was momentarily distracted in shooing him from ringside, but in the end this didn't change the result at all.  Cactus Jack scored with his Double Arm DDT and easily won this match.

(After his brief match against El Mephisto, Cactus Jack grabs a microphone.)

Cactus Jack: ...That was it?  I came here expecting competition, and all I got
was a demon-wannabe in his PJs?  I know I've lost a few high profile matches,
and I know that I've said that I plan on fighting my way back up the ladder...
but this...  Opponents like this are quite frankly pathetic!  It's been long
enough!  I want a high profile match, and I want it tomorrow night!  Give me
something more than a tag team wrestler to crush!  Give me a top name... give
me a rising star... give me a challenge!  The rage that fuels me... that drove
me to each of my three World Title reigns in the WWF... it can't burn without
fuel of its own.  And without that anger...  Without that fire...  I'm just a
man.  I've kept my rage bottled up for so long, trying to be a normal man like
any other, pursuing my career as an author, a father, and a husband...  I NEED
this competition!  I need this to feel alive!  And fighting... THIS...  That
takes that away from me!  So tomorrow...  Give me a real challenge.  Or so
help me God, I will find one on my own!  BANG BANG!

(Fade out)

Justin Credible & Ricky Reyes vs. The Future

Justin Credible has been forced to pull out of LIW's shows this weekend.  Replacing him will be International Thug Syndicate leader Too Cold Scorpio.

Chance Beckett goes for a double underhook suplex, but Ricky Reyes blocks it.
Ricky Reyes nails Chance Beckett with a fist to the midsection.
Ricky Reyes throws Chance Beckett out of the ring.
Ricky Reyes goes outside.
Ricky Reyes is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Ricky Reyes hits Chance Beckett with a dropkick.
Steven Silvers counts:  1.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Steven Silvers counts:  2.
Too Cold Scorpio comes over to make it two-on-one.
Ricky Reyes and Too Cold Scorpio hit Chance Beckett with a double
spinning leg lariat.
Xavier comes over and lays out Too Cold Scorpio.
Xavier is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Chance Beckett and Xavier hit Ricky Reyes with a double kneedrop.
Steven Silvers counts:  3.
Chance Beckett reenters the ring.
Ricky Reyes follows him back in.
Chance Beckett executes the Chance Encounter on Ricky Reyes.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is behind Chance Beckett all the way.

The winners are The Future. Time of match: 0:08:52

The Future (Xavier and Chance Beckett) defeated
International Thug Syndicate (Ricky Reyes and Too Cold Scorpio) when Beckett
pinned R. Reyes with the Chance Encounter in 0:08:52.
Rating: ** 1/2
(Justin Credible no-showed.)

Justin Credible had to cancel his committments with LIW this weekend due to a death in the family, so International Thug Syndicate leader Too Cold Scorpio pulled double duty tonight and teamed up with Ricky Reyes to take on the dangerous duo known as The Future.  Perhaps it is the fact that they are finally in a straight tag team match, but The Future really hit their stride in this match, dominating the Syndicate like you would not believe.  Granted, Scorpio was already a bit beaten up coming into this match, but both Beckett and Xavier manhandled Reyes like we have never seen before!  After just 8 minutes, Chance Beckett was able to hit his Chance Encounter on Reyes and end the match with a strong win for The Future!

Frankie "The Future" Kazarian vs. Simon Diamond vs. "The British Sensation" Jonny Storm

Frankie Kazarian nails Jonny Storm with a slingshot into a DDT.
Frankie Kazarian hits a gutwrench suplex on Jonny Storm.
Jeffrey Brace counts: One, two, kickout.
Frankie Kazarian hits an overhead belly-to-belly suplex on Jonny Storm.
Frankie Kazarian is going for the pin.
Jeffrey Brace counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Frankie Kazarian runs into the ropes.
Jonny Storm hits Frankie Kazarian with a kick.
Jonny Storm throws Frankie Kazarian out of the ring.
Jonny Storm jumps onto him with a plancha.
Jonny Storm knocks Frankie Kazarian into the ringsteps.
Numerous fans are using Jonny Storm for target practice.
Jonny Storm goes for the Super Rewind Huracanrana, but Frankie Kazarian
counters it with a power bomb.
The crowd is behind Frankie Kazarian all the way.
Frankie Kazarian goes for a kick to the head, but Jonny Storm blocks it.
Jeffrey Brace counts:  1.

Jonny Storm catches Frankie Kazarian in a sleeperhold.
Frankie Kazarian inches his way towards the ropes after being locked up for 5
seconds.
Jonny Storm gets an armbar submission on Frankie Kazarian.
Frankie Kazarian manages to grab the ropes after being locked up for 5 seconds.
Jonny Storm tags out to Simon Diamond.
Simon Diamond whips Frankie Kazarian into the ropes, but Frankie Kazarian
reverses it.
Frankie Kazarian misses with a clothesline.
Simon Diamond goes for a clothesline, but Frankie Kazarian ducks out of the way.
Frankie Kazarian tags out to Jonny Storm.
Jonny Storm goes for the Sky High, but Simon Diamond blocks it.
Simon Diamond hits Jonny Storm with a bodyslam.
Simon Diamond hits Jonny Storm with a kick to the midsection.
Simon Diamond uses an elbowsmash on Jonny Storm.
Simon Diamond takes Jonny Storm down with a kick to the groin.
Simon Diamond executes a kick to the head on Jonny Storm.
Simon Diamond executes a powerslam on Jonny Storm.
Jeffrey Brace counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Simon Diamond whips Jonny Storm into the ropes, but Jonny Storm reverses it.
Simon Diamond goes for a clothesline, but Jonny Storm counters it with
a crucifix.
Jeffrey Brace counts: One, two, kickout.
Jonny Storm complains about a slow count.
Jonny Storm goes for a DDT, but Simon Diamond counters it with a small package.
Jeffrey Brace counts: One, two, kickout.
Simon Diamond puts Jonny Storm in an armbar submission.
Jeffrey Brace asks Jonny Storm if he should stop the fight.
Jonny Storm doesn't respond.
Jeffrey Brace stops the fight after 19 seconds.
The crowd is giving Simon Diamond a standing ovation.

The winner is Simon Diamond. Time of match: 0:19:14

Triangle Match:
Simon Diamond defeated Frankie Kazarian and Jonny Storm when Diamond defeated
J. Storm when J. Storm passed out in an armbar submission in 0:19:14.
Simon Diamond suffered a dislocated right shoulder.
Rating: *** 3/4

Simon Diamond won a hard fought Triangle match by submission tonight, but it was not without a cost.  By the time the match had ended, Simon Diamond's shoulder was quite obviously disabled.  That he was able to not only gut it out to the end of the match but even to win speaks volumes of his skill and dedication, to say nothing of his tolerance for pain.

Your Main Event:
"The Ironman" Mark Jindrak vs. "The Legend Killer" Randy Orton in a Steel Cage Match

Mark Jindrak uses a lariat on Randy Orton.
Mark Jindrak whips Randy Orton into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak executes the Mark Of Excellence on Randy Orton.
The crowd erupts.
Mark Jindrak goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Mark Jindrak goes for a sidewalk slam, but Randy Orton counters it with a DDT.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
In turn, Mark Jindrak counters it with a small package.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Mark Jindrak runs into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak goes for a lariat, but Randy Orton counters it with a hiptoss.
Randy Orton takes Mark Jindrak down with a DDT.
Randy Orton is being booed out of the building.
Randy Orton takes Mark Jindrak down with a kneedrop.
Randy Orton executes a hiptoss on Mark Jindrak.
Randy Orton takes Mark Jindrak down with an elbowsmash.

Mark Jindrak runs into the ropes.
Randy Orton hits Mark Jindrak with a clothesline.
Randy Orton whips Mark Jindrak into the turnbuckle.
Randy Orton charges into the corner.
Randy Orton nails Mark Jindrak with a flying forearm.
Randy Orton uses the ropes for leverage.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Randy Orton goes for a forearm smash, but Mark Jindrak blocks it.
Mark Jindrak whips Randy Orton into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak executes the Mark Of Excellence on Randy Orton.
Mark Jindrak goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, kickout.
Mark Jindrak punches Randy Orton.
The crowd erupts.
Mark Jindrak punches Randy Orton.
The crowd is giving Mark Jindrak a standing ovation.
Mark Jindrak uses a dropkick on Randy Orton.

Randy Orton reaches the ropes after 19 seconds.
Mark Jindrak hits Randy Orton with a springboard clothesline.
Mark Jindrak uses a Gorilla Press on Randy Orton.
Mark Jindrak goes for an elbowdrop, but Randy Orton rolls out of the way.
Randy Orton executes the RKO on Mark Jindrak.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Randy Orton goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Randy Orton executes a clothesline on Mark Jindrak.
Randy Orton executes a kick to the midsection on Mark Jindrak.
Randy Orton executes a clothesline on Mark Jindrak.
Randy Orton hits a back elbow on Mark Jindrak.
Randy Orton nails Mark Jindrak with a single-leg takedown.
Randy Orton hits Mark Jindrak with a single-leg takedown.
Randy Orton nails Mark Jindrak with an elbowsmash.
Randy Orton goes for a flying bulldog, but Mark Jindrak side-steps and
Randy Orton only hits air.

Ted Blandford counts: One, two, three, four.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, three, four.
Mark Jindrak goes for a springboard clothesline, but Randy Orton side-steps and
Mark Jindrak only hits air.
Randy Orton is being booed out of the building.
Randy Orton whips Mark Jindrak into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak misses with a kick.
Mark Jindrak goes for a lariat, but Randy Orton counters it with a hiptoss.
Randy Orton takes Mark Jindrak down with a flying forearm.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Randy Orton executes the RKO on Mark Jindrak.
The crowd is vociferously booing Randy Orton.
Randy Orton goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Randy Orton nails Mark Jindrak with a bodyslam.
Randy Orton runs into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak hits Randy Orton with a kick to the midsection.

Randy Orton is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Randy Orton grabs the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.
Mark Jindrak hits Randy Orton with a powerslam.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Mark Jindrak executes a sidewalk slam on Randy Orton.
The crowd erupts.
Mark Jindrak takes Randy Orton down with a dropkick to the face.
Mark Jindrak runs into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak hits Randy Orton with a kick.
Mark Jindrak whips Randy Orton into the ropes.
Randy Orton hits Mark Jindrak with a flying forearm.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Randy Orton nails Mark Jindrak with a headsmash into the turnbuckle.
Randy Orton runs into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak goes for the Mark Of Excellence, but Randy Orton counters it with
an elbowsmash.
Randy Orton kicks Mark Jindrak.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Randy Orton kicks Mark Jindrak.
Randy Orton is being booed out of the building.
Randy Orton hits Mark Jindrak.
Mark Jindrak hits Randy Orton.
The crowd erupts.
Mark Jindrak nails Randy Orton with a chop.
Mark Jindrak goes for a belly-to-belly suplex, but Randy Orton counters it with
a facerake.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Randy Orton goes for a full nelson slam, but Mark Jindrak counters it with
a backward kick.
Mark Jindrak hits a dropkick on Randy Orton.
Mark Jindrak takes Randy Orton down with an elbowdrop.
Mark Jindrak goes for a roundhouse right, but Randy Orton blocks it.
Randy Orton executes the RKO on Mark Jindrak.
Randy Orton is being booed out of the building.
Randy Orton goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Randy Orton uses a dropkick on Mark Jindrak.
Randy Orton goes for a clothesline, but Mark Jindrak counters it with a crucifix.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Mark Jindrak runs into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak hits Randy Orton with a lariat.
Mark Jindrak whips Randy Orton into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak misses with an elbow.
Mark Jindrak hits Randy Orton with a kick.
Mark Jindrak uses a powerslam on Randy Orton.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Mark Jindrak executes the Mark Of Excellence on Randy Orton.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Mark Jindrak goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Mark Jindrak throws Randy Orton into the turnbuckle, but Randy Orton
reverses it.

Randy Orton hits an inside cradle on Mark Jindrak.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Randy Orton nails Mark Jindrak with a European uppercut.
Randy Orton hits Mark Jindrak with a vertical suplex.
Randy Orton nails Mark Jindrak with an armbar takedown.
Randy Orton nails Mark Jindrak with a bodyslam.
Randy Orton executes the RKO on Mark Jindrak.
Numerous fans are using Randy Orton for target practice.
Randy Orton goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, three.
Numerous fans are using Randy Orton for target practice.

The winner is Randy Orton. Time of match: 0:32:28

Cage Match:
Randy Orton pinned Mark Jindrak with the RKO in 0:32:28.
Rating: **** 1/4

This was it!  The final confrontation between Randy Orton and Mark Jindrak inside a Steel Cage!  Jindrak was looking for revenge, while Orton had been looking for a way out of this confrontation for months.  Still, with his back to the wall, Orton fought like the cornered rat that he was, going hold for hold with The Ironman in an exchange that had the crowd on their feet for a solid half hour.  In the end, however, Orton has the kind of big match experience that Jindrak lacks, and this was enough to deliver him the victory, much to the dismay of the fans.  As Jindrak finally collapsed, out cold after several RKOs and more, Orton triumphantly pinned him and staggered out of the cage.  Gasping for breath, Orton grabbed a microphone.

"That's it...  We're through 'Ironman!'  Just like every other legend I've faced, you've fallen before me.  And now I'm done with you.  The next time we face each other... IF we ever face each other...  The New York State Heavyweight Title will be on the line.  Because without that...  I see no reason to bother with you again."  

"You see, you are beneath me, Jindrak!  You could never cut it in WCW, you could never cut it in WWE, and now you've failed in front of all your fans!  Face it...  You're not bad, but you're nowhere near my league.  Enjoy your nap, Jindrak.  I hope your dreams are pleasant.  Because I've done just what I said I'd do so long ago at the beginning of the year.  I killed your legend before it even began!"

The crowd is nearly rioting as Orton heads smugly back to the locker room and the show ends.

Card rating: ***

Match of the Evening: Mark Jindrak vs. Randy Orton

Round Robin Standings

Best of the Best: Bracket A (Final Standings)
=============================================
1. Paul London                                             15 ( 3: 0: 0)
2. Batista                                                  5 ( 1: 2: 0)
   Ernest Miller                                            5 ( 1: 2: 0)
   Edward Chastain                                          5 ( 1: 2: 0)

Best of the Best: Bracket B (Final Standings)
=============================================
1. Erik Watts                                              15 ( 3: 0: 0)
2. Vampiro                                                 10 ( 2: 1: 0)
3. Lance Storm                                              5 ( 1: 2: 0)
4. Solo Snuka                                               0 ( 0: 3: 0)


*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
americamamushiPosted on 08/20/05 at 21:48:24

Nice victory for Edge & Vampiro.  I think we may be looking at the future of the LIW tag division.

I don't think Saturn really needed the assist from Watts.  Even with Aviv's foot on the rope I can't imagine he would've lasted very much longer.  Saturn/London will be a war.

Wow, Shamrock killed Harris.  Not an easy thing to do.

Well, London/Saturn will be a war if London doesn't get squished under Chastain.  Lucky for London he didn't.  Maybe Chastain should take on the nickname "The Cookie Monster" :)

Me rikey flied lice
That's horrible :D I just about spit pop at the screen from laughing.  Eric, you are the king.

Tanak vs. Waltman = Best match ever.  Nobody messes with Tanaka's mama! :)

I was rootin' for Storm cause I likes me some Lance Storm, but I guess Watt's benefit's more, seeing as how he swept his bracket.

Frank really fried Don's eggs, didn't he.  Really... sizzled his bacon.  Sorry, I'll stop.  Both Harris' go down at the hands of Shamrock.  He means teh business.

BIG main event.  I was hoping for Jindrak to go over cause in LIW you've made me huge on Jindrak, but I guess deep down I knew Orton would win.  At least Jindrak didn't get his neck broken again :)

Good stuff:)
Snabbit888Posted on 08/21/05 at 02:49:51

Vampiro and Edge with a big win, and I'm glad.  I like Scorpio, but I *HATE* Shane Douglas.  Hate him hate him hate him.

No surprise on Saturn beating Maayan with ease.  The Erik Watts interference seemed... unnecessary, but 'tis the nature of unbooked sometimes.

Fuckin' Frank Shamrock...

Chastain is soooo good at losing by DQ.  And boy that fat boy loves cookies.

I desperately want to see Waltman get knocked out all the time.  Hopefully Tanaka crushes him.

And he loses in 3 seconds!  Yes!  Best match ever.

Erik Watts wins a lot in LIW.  I sincerely hope Paul London destroys him though.

Even if it was a screwjob ending, fuckin' Frank Shamrock...

Didn't expect Sabin and Chastain to retain the titles, but they managed to beat Anderson and Ron Harris, clean no less.  Impressive.

Cactus wins easily which is no surprise.  However, Jindrak was just wandering around, hanging out at ringside?  O... k...

Ah, you love the Future, don't you?  A good win... they should sit atop your tag division, IMO.

Wow... you really do love the future... between the tag team, Kazarian, and Sabin, you're all set. :)  Ballsy win for Diamond though.  Dislocated shouler and he still fought through to beat Jonny Storm.  Then again, everyone beats Jonny Storm in LIW. :)

Great main event, and after Jindrak finally gets his shot at Orton one-on-one, Orton pulls out the huge win.  Great main event to end a solid show.