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LIW Coup D'Etat - 8/26/06

Critic of the DawnPosted on 06/25/05 at 05:31:15

It took longer to get to this card than I had expected, but that's okay.  I was really looking forward to it, so when I finally got it done I really enjoyed it.  I was actually totally blown away by the results of this card, because I was essentially expecting the exact opposite.  But I'm saying too much.  Enjoy the card.

*****

El Mephisto vs. "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson in a Non-Title Match

Arn Anderson gives the IV Horsemen sign.
The crowd erupts.
Arn Anderson takes El Mephisto down with a single-leg takedown.
Arn Anderson gets a sleeperhold on El Mephisto.
El Mephisto manages to grab the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.
Arn Anderson hits a backbreaker on El Mephisto.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Arn Anderson.
Arn Anderson nails El Mephisto with a swinging neckbreaker.
Arn Anderson goes for a short clothesline, but El Mephisto counters it with
a crucifix.
El Mephisto uses the ropes for leverage.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, shoulder up.
El Mephisto goes for a vertical suplex, but Arn Anderson blocks it.
Arn Anderson nails El Mephisto with a swinging neckbreaker.
Arn Anderson chops El Mephisto.
The crowd erupts.
Arn Anderson punches El Mephisto.
The crowd breaks into a "Enforcer!  Enforcer!" chant.
Arn Anderson whips El Mephisto into the ropes.
El Mephisto goes for a back heel kick, but Arn Anderson counters it with
a legsweep.
Arn Anderson executes a DDT on El Mephisto.
The crowd is behind Arn Anderson all the way.
Arn Anderson is going for the cover.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Arn Anderson goes for an atomic drop, but El Mephisto counters it with
an elbowsmash.
El Mephisto runs into the ropes.
El Mephisto misses with a clothesline.
Arn Anderson executes the Spinebuster on El Mephisto.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is behind Arn Anderson all the way.

The winner is Arn Anderson. Time of match: 0:05:22

Arn Anderson pinned El Mephisto with the Spinebuster in 0:05:22.
Rating: ** 3/4

New York State Heavyweight Champion "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson started the show off by making short work of his initial opponent, El Mephisto.  Though it only took Anderson about 5 minutes to take Mephisto down, Mephisto got in several good shots (including a wicked looking spinning backbreaker!) that Edward Chastain may be able to take advantage of later this evening in his title match.  Mephisto looked to be gaining a bit of momentum in the last minute of this match, but Anderson was able to duck a clothesline attempt and catch him with the Spinebuster on the rebound for three.

"The Ironman" Mark Jindrak vs. Randy Orton's choice

And... It's "The Franchise" Shane Douglas!

Shane Douglas hits Mark Jindrak.
Shane Douglas is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Shane Douglas chops Mark Jindrak.
Shane Douglas chops Mark Jindrak.
Shane Douglas is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Mark Jindrak hits Shane Douglas.
Mark Jindrak goes for a kick to the midsection, but Shane Douglas
counters it with a dragon screw.
Shane Douglas executes a neck snap on Mark Jindrak.
Shane Douglas is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Shane Douglas sets up Mark Jindrak on the table.
Shane Douglas executes an elbowdrop through the table.
The table is broken in half.
Shane Douglas is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Shane Douglas is going for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.
Shane Douglas works the crowd.
Shane Douglas is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

Alan Tso counts: One, two, three, four.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, three, four.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, three, four.
Mark Jindrak takes Shane Douglas down with a chop.
Mark Jindrak goes for a Gorilla Press, but Shane Douglas blocks it.
Shane Douglas whips Mark Jindrak into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak hits Shane Douglas with a kick.
Mark Jindrak uses a vertical suplex on Shane Douglas.
Mark Jindrak hits a sidewalk slam on Shane Douglas.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Mark Jindrak goes for a sidewalk slam, but Shane Douglas counters it with a DDT.
Numerous fans are using Shane Douglas for target practice.
Shane Douglas takes Mark Jindrak down with a swinging neckbreaker.
Shane Douglas goes for a bodyslam, but Mark Jindrak blocks it.
Mark Jindrak runs into the ropes.
Shane Douglas hits Mark Jindrak with a kick.
Shane Douglas whips Mark Jindrak into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak nails Shane Douglas with a lariat.
Mark Jindrak goes for a roundhouse right, but Shane Douglas counters it with
an armbreaker.
Shane Douglas uses a back suplex on Mark Jindrak.
Shane Douglas goes for a vertical suplex, but Mark Jindrak reverses it.
Mark Jindrak executes a Gorilla Press on Shane Douglas.
Mark Jindrak executes a vertical suplex on Shane Douglas.
Mark Jindrak whips Shane Douglas into the ropes.
Mark Jindrak executes the Mark Of Excellence on Shane Douglas.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Mark Jindrak goes for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

The winner is Mark Jindrak. Time of match: 0:12:26

Mark Jindrak pinned Shane Douglas with the Mark Of Excellence in 0:12:26.
Rating: ** 1/2

Quite an interesting choice of wrestlers to represent him by Randy Orton.  Shane Douglas is a multiple-time ECW Heavyweight Champion and earned the title "The Franchise" in that promotion.  But ten years have passed since his heyday, and while he wrestles a style that is not entirely dissimilar from Orton's, Douglas isn't anywhere near as dangerous as he once was.  Orton, on the other hand, is extremely dangerous and is only getting better with time.  After a solid back and forth match, Jindrak swung Douglas around and planted him with the Mark of Excellence for another victory.

(Vampiro is stretching backstage when Lance Storm approaches.)

Lance Storm: Vampiro!  If I could be serious for a minute... you and I are
facing each other next, and they say that the winner of our match has a very
good shot at being the Best of the Best Bracket B winner.  I just wanted to
tell you... that you stand no chance at all!

(Vampiro looks stunned.)

Vampiro: You blight the comforting shadows of my existence with your light,
mundane...  Back into the den of conformity with you, for you cannot understand
my ways...  You cannot possibly understand the tragedy of my dark, tragic, dark
soul...  And how it drives me to victory... sweet sweet victory...

(Lance Storm looks more than a little weirded out by Vampiro's whiny gothic
wailings.)

Lance Storm: Well...

Vampiro: ALAS!  THE ONLY THING SWEETER IS THE PAIN OF MY RAZOR AS I CUT MYSELF!
IT REMINDS ME THAT I LIVE... To the extent that I do...  You could not possibly
understand my anguish...

(Storm backs away cautiously.)

Lance Storm: Er... I'll see you in the ring.

Vampiro: FOR YOOOOOOOOOOOU!  THE DARKNESS COMES FOR US ALL!  You can only hope
to survive... but hope is nothing more than a shallow illusion for the weak...

(We fade out as Vampiro continues to ramble)

Lance Storm vs. Vampiro in a Best of the Best Bracket B Match

Vampiro misses with a shoulderblock.
Vampiro goes for a spinning thrust kick, but Lance Storm blocks it.
Lance Storm nails Vampiro with a jawbreaker.
Lance Storm runs into the ropes.
Lance Storm misses with a clothesline.
Lance Storm takes Vampiro down with a clothesline.
Lance Storm sends Vampiro into the turnbuckle, but Vampiro reverses it.
Vampiro charges into the corner, but Lance Storm moves out of the way.
Lance Storm takes Vampiro down with an enzuigiri.
Lance Storm takes Vampiro down with a chop.
Lance Storm puts Vampiro in a chokehold.
Steven Silvers warns Lance Storm to let go.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, three, four, five.
Steven Silvers warns Lance Storm.
Lance Storm hits Vampiro with a back suplex.
Lance Storm executes the Straightshooter on Vampiro.
Vampiro breaks the hold after 7 seconds.

Vampiro goes for a power bomb, but Lance Storm blocks it.
Lance Storm runs into the ropes.
Lance Storm misses with a kick.
Vampiro hits Lance Storm with a shoulderblock.
Vampiro executes a dropkick on Lance Storm.
Vampiro puts Lance Storm in an armlock leglock submission.
Lance Storm manages to grab the ropes after being locked up for 9 seconds.
Vampiro goes for an armlock leglock submission, but Lance Storm blocks it.
Lance Storm hits Vampiro with a handspring clothesline.
Lance Storm hits Vampiro with a jawbreaker.
Numerous fans are using Lance Storm for target practice.
Lance Storm executes the Straightshooter on Vampiro.
Vampiro breaks the hold after 5 seconds.
Vampiro goes for a kick to the midsection, but Lance Storm counters it with
a legsweep.
Lance Storm executes a slap on Vampiro.
Lance Storm goes for spinning headscissors, but Vampiro throws him off.
Vampiro kicks Lance Storm.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Vampiro punches Lance Storm.
Vampiro executes the Vampiro Spike on Lance Storm.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Vampiro.

The winner is Vampiro. Time of match: 0:18:16

[Best of the Best Bracket B Match]:
Vampiro pinned Lance Storm with the Vampiro Spike in 0:18:16.
Rating: *** 1/4

Lance Storm tried to psych out his opponent before the match, but he should have known better than to try to do so to a whiny goth like Vampiro.  Vampiro psyches *himself* out more than someone like Lance Storm ever could... but somehow he channels that into a desperate martial arts-inspired wrestling style which has proven extremely effective so far here in Long Island Wrestling.  Tonight was no exception.  Lance Storm actually dominated this match, but Vampiro almost seemed to be enjoying the pain of Storm's patented submissions in some twisted way.  A frustrated Storm quickly released Vampiro from the Straightshooter in hopes of finding a less creepy way to beat him... but was quickly Spiked by a recovering Vampiro for the victory!  Vampiro wins, and looks to be in a good position to sweep Bracket B of the Best of the Best Series!

"The Animal" Batista vs. Paul London in a Best of the Best Bracket A Match

Paul London nails Batista with a monkey flip.
Paul London goes for a spin kick, but Batista ducks out of the way.
Batista goes for a bearhug, but Paul London counters it with a punch.
Paul London goes for a springboard enzuigiri, but Batista blocks it.
Batista locks Paul London in a bearhug.
Paul London reaches the ropes after holding out for 5 seconds.
Batista runs into the ropes.
Batista hits a clothesline on Paul London.
Batista hits Paul London with a spinebuster slam.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Batista nails Paul London with a hiptoss.
Batista nails Paul London with a lariat.
Batista runs into the ropes.
Jonny Storm hits Batista in the back with a chair.
Todd Booher threatens Paul London with disqualification.
Paul London gives the sign for the Cosmic Cyclone.
Paul London executes the Cosmic Cyclone on Batista.
Todd Booher counts: One, two, three.
Paul London has the crowd going wild.

The winner is Paul London. Time of match: 0:02:28

[Best of the Best Bracket A Match]:
Paul London pinned Batista with the Cosmic Cyclone in 0:02:28.
Rating: ***
[Jonny Storm interfered against Batista.]

Paul London wins after a bit of unexpected interference by an extremely angry looking Jonny Storm!  This match had barely gotten started when Jonny Storm, who Batista defeated in a brief match last week, dashed down to the ring and smacked him in the back with a chair.  London seemed unsure of how to react, but quickly decided to capitalize, scoring with the Cosmic Cyclone for the victory.  Paul London's first Best of the Best match therefore puts him in a threeway tie for first place in Bracket A with Edward Chastain and Ernest Miller.  As London celebrates the win, Jonny Storm points at Batista and laughs, ranting and raving about how one more person that was trying to hold him down had been eliminated.  Jonny Storm seems like he may be in need of psychological help, because it looks like he may have lost his grip on reality...

Sean Waltman vs. Cactus Jack

Sean Waltman hits Cactus Jack with a clothesline.
Sean Waltman goes for a Northern Lights suplex, but he can't do it.
Cactus Jack whips Sean Waltman into the ropes.
Cactus Jack goes for the Double Arm DDT, but Sean Waltman counters it with
a headbutt to the groin.
Sean Waltman gets a wristlock on Cactus Jack.
Cactus Jack inches his way towards the ropes after holding out for 5 seconds.
Sean Waltman executes a spinning leg lariat on Cactus Jack.
Sean Waltman whips Cactus Jack into the ropes, but Cactus Jack reverses it.
Sean Waltman misses with a shoulderblock.
Cactus Jack locks Sean Waltman in a chokehold.
Phillip McAlpine warns Cactus Jack to let go.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, three, four.
Cactus Jack executes a low blow on Sean Waltman.
Cactus Jack takes Sean Waltman down with a short lariat.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, kickout.
Cactus Jack goes for a bodyslam, but Sean Waltman counters it with an elbowsmash.

Cactus Jack throws Sean Waltman into the guardrail.
Cactus Jack uses a clothesline on Sean Waltman.
Phillip McAlpine counts:  1.
Phillip McAlpine counts:  2.
Cactus Jack reenters the ring.
Sean Waltman climbs back into the ring.
Cactus Jack nails Sean Waltman with a bodyslam.
Cactus Jack is going for the cover.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, kickout.
Cactus Jack takes Sean Waltman down with a fist to the midsection.
Cactus Jack runs into the ropes.
Cactus Jack hits Sean Waltman with an elbow.
Cactus Jack runs into the ropes.
Sean Waltman misses with an elbow.
Cactus Jack uses a Cactus Clothesline on Sean Waltman.
Cactus Jack takes Sean Waltman down with a knee to the face.
Cactus Jack takes Sean Waltman down with a series of forearm smashes.
Cactus Jack goes for a gutwrench suplex, but Sean Waltman blocks it.
Sean Waltman goes for a Northern Lights suplex, but Cactus Jack blocks it.
Cactus Jack goes for a chokehold, but Sean Waltman blocks it.
Sean Waltman takes Cactus Jack down with a kneelift.
Sean Waltman climbs to the top turnbuckle, but Cactus Jack nails him
in the stomach.
Sean Waltman falls onto the top turnbuckle.
Sean Waltman falls back into the ring.
Cactus Jack nails Sean Waltman with a short lariat.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

The winner is Cactus Jack. Time of match: 0:08:07

Cactus Jack pinned Sean Waltman after a short lariat in 0:08:07.
Rating: *** 1/2

Cactus Jack has stepped out of the spotlight since WWE forbade Randy Orton to face him again, and from the looks of things he has been focusing on accumulating victories in the midcard.  It seems quite likely that he is doing this to build a case for a title shot at some point in the future.  Tonight he came one step closer to earning one, defeating Sean Waltman with relative ease after nearly turning him inside out with a short lariat!

Aviv Maayan vs. "The Notorious KID" Kid Kash

Aviv Maayan no-shows.  He is replaced by Wilmington's own Simon Diamond!

Kid Kash kicks Simon Diamond.
Kid Kash hits Simon Diamond.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Kid Kash hits Simon Diamond with a springboard dropkick.
Kid Kash uses a springboard dropkick on Simon Diamond.
The crowd breaks into a "Kash!  Kash!" chant.
Kid Kash goes for a flying cross body press, but Simon Diamond
rolls through with the move.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, kickout.
Simon Diamond nails Kid Kash with a jumping DDT.
The crowd erupts.
Simon Diamond hits an inverted atomic drop on Kid Kash.
Simon Diamond takes Kid Kash down with an elbowsmash.
Simon Diamond executes a dropkick on Kid Kash.
Simon Diamond goes for a front-layout suplex, but Kid Kash blocks it.
Kid Kash uses a springboard dropkick on Simon Diamond.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

Kid Kash runs into the ropes.
Kid Kash hits Simon Diamond with an elbow.
Kid Kash hits a chop on Simon Diamond.
Kid Kash runs into the ropes.
Simon Diamond misses with a shoulderblock.
Simon Diamond hits Kid Kash with a backdrop.
Kid Kash falls out of the ring.
Simon Diamond goes through the ropes.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Simon Diamond uses a legdrop on Kid Kash.
Simon Diamond shoves Kid Kash into the guardrail.
Harry Alston counts:  1.
Simon Diamond climbs back into the ring.
Kid Kash rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Simon Diamond executes a kick to the groin on Kid Kash.
Simon Diamond runs into the ropes.
Kid Kash goes for flying headscissors, but Simon Diamond throws him off.
Simon Diamond uses a powerslam on Kid Kash.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, kickout.
Simon Diamond goes for a choke against the ropes, but Kid Kash blocks it.
Kid Kash uses a facerake on Simon Diamond.
Kid Kash takes Simon Diamond down with the Swinging DDT.
Kid Kash executes the Money Maker on Simon Diamond.
Kid Kash goes for the pin.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, three.
Kid Kash is being booed out of the building.

The winner is Kid Kash. Time of match: 0:08:37

Kid Kash pinned Simon Diamond with the Money Maker in 0:08:37.
Rating: **** 1/4
(Aviv Maayan no-showed.)

Aviv Maayan was originally scheduled for this match against Kid Kash, but due to a major FWA show happening the same day in the UK, he cancelled.  Luckily, tonight's show comes from Wilmington, the home of Simon Diamond.  As "Simon Says" by Drain STH hit, the crowd went BANANA.  Unfortunately for Diamond, tonight was Kash's night, and after a slow start Kash managed to hit the Money Maker for the victory.  Kash was all set to deliver a second, when PAUL LONDON dashed out, dropsaulting him out of the ring.  One good turn deserves another from the looks of things.  And London shakes Simon Diamond's hand!  Could we be seeing a future tag team forming here tonight?

(We go backstage once again, where The Usurpers are preparing for their title
matches.)

Frank Shamrock: ...and I have to hand it to you.  You are a genius, Lady
Victoria.  Who else would think of manipulating things behind the scenes in the
way you did?  After tonight, The Usurpers will hold all the gold in Long Island
Wrestling... and you even got paid by the man who destroyed his own career here
to make it all possible!

Lady Victoria: I told you when we met.  I saw something in you, and with my
guidance you would reach your full potential!  Tonight that happens!  Tonight
The Usurpers take control of this little promotion!

Chris Sabin: The Syndicate shouldn't be a problem for us... face it, they've
been practically powerless since Booker T and his friends left after eating
those poison smurfberries!

(Edward Chastain, who is staring longingly at a nearby refrigerator, perks up)

Edward Chastain: Did somebody say berries?  Maybe soaked in syrup and served
over poundcake with whipped cream?  Mmmm...  poundcake...  

Frank Shamrock: I can't believe that management told the catering company not
to bring anything with sugar in it!

Edward Chastain: I know!  How is a sugar-fueled death machine supposed to kill
without sugar!  It's just cruel!

Lady Victoria: Don't worry Edward.  They're just trying to stop us.  But WE hold
all the cards tonight!  There is no way that they can stop our coup!  The
Usurpers will be triumphant... and from then on we will control this place!
And nobody can stop us... right boys?

Chris Sabin: Damn straight!

Frank Shamrock: We're up.  Let's roll.

(Fade out)

The International Thug Syndicate (Justin Credible & Ricky Reyes) vs. The Usurpers (Chris Sabin & Frank Shamrock) for the New York State Tag Team Titles

Justin Credible nails Chris Sabin with a swinging neckbreaker.
Justin Credible acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.
Justin Credible executes a flying axhandle on Chris Sabin.
Justin Credible is starting to get more cheers than boos.
Justin Credible catches Chris Sabin in a choke against the ropes.
Harry Alston warns Justin Credible to let go.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, three, four.
Justin Credible executes the That's Incredible on Chris Sabin.
Justin Credible goes for the pin.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, kickout.
Justin Credible takes Chris Sabin down with a piledriver.
Justin Credible covers Chris Sabin.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, kickout.
Justin Credible goes for a flying axhandle, but Lady Victoria shoves him off
the turnbuckle.
Justin Credible acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.
Frank Shamrock enters the ring to make it two-on-one.

Ricky Reyes goes for a Tombstone, but Frank Shamrock blocks it.
Frank Shamrock kicks Ricky Reyes.
Frank Shamrock acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.
Frank Shamrock hits Ricky Reyes.
Frank Shamrock seemingly enjoys the boos.
Frank Shamrock hits Ricky Reyes with a slap.
Frank Shamrock punches Ricky Reyes.
Frank Shamrock is getting a pissed look amidst all the boos.
Ricky Reyes punches Frank Shamrock.
Ricky Reyes punches Frank Shamrock.
Ricky Reyes hits Frank Shamrock.
Lady Victoria enters the ring and hits Ricky Reyes with the Chair.
Before Lady Victoria connects, Ricky Reyes moves out of the way.
Lady Victoria hits Frank Shamrock.
Ricky Reyes throws Lady Victoria over the top rope.
Frank Shamrock is out cold.
Ricky Reyes uses a flying huracanrana on Frank Shamrock.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Ricky Reyes executes the Avalanche Brain Buster on Frank Shamrock.
The crowd breaks into a "Pitbulls Suck!" chant.
Ricky Reyes goes for the pin.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Ricky Reyes runs into the ropes.
Ricky Reyes misses with a clothesline.
Frank Shamrock misses with a clothesline.
Frank Shamrock nails Ricky Reyes with a kick to the head.
Frank Shamrock uses an inside cradle on Ricky Reyes.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, kickout.
Frank Shamrock goes for a kneelock submission, but Ricky Reyes blocks it.
Ricky Reyes hits a snap mare on Frank Shamrock.
Ricky Reyes tags out to Justin Credible.
Chris Sabin enters the ring and throws Ricky Reyes out of the ring.
Frank Shamrock and Chris Sabin whip Justin Credible into the ropes.
They attempt to hit Justin Credible with a double clothesline, but he counters
it with a duck-down move.
Justin Credible hits them with a double clothesline.
Justin Credible is starting to get more cheers than boos.
Justin Credible and Ricky Reyes whip Frank Shamrock into the ropes.
Justin Credible and Ricky Reyes hit Frank Shamrock with a double
spinning leg lariat.
Chris Sabin leaves the ring.
Justin Credible executes a fist to the midsection on Frank Shamrock.
Justin Credible uses a Northern Lights suplex on Frank Shamrock.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, three.
Justin Credible is starting to get more cheers than boos.

The winners are International Thug Syndicate. Time of match: 0:25:12

International Thug Syndicate (Justin Credible and Ricky Reyes) defeated
The Usurpers (Chris Sabin and Frank Shamrock) when Credible pinned
Frank Shamrock after a Northern Lights suplex in 0:25:12.
Rating: ***
(International Thug Syndicate won the New York State Tag Team Titles.)
[Lady Victoria interfered against Justin Credible.]

This was a clash of the two remaining stables in Long Island Wrestling: The International Thug Syndicate and The Usurpers.  Though the crowd doesn't usually get behind either group, many of them seemed to feel that ITS was the lesser of two evils in this match.  Thus, every move made by Credible and Reyes got at the very least a mixed reaction while The Usurpers were nearly booed out of the building at times.  It's clear that Frank Shamrock didn't take ITS seriously as a threat, and ultimately that proved to be the downfall of The Usurpers.  From the beginning, Shamrock and Sabin were battered by stiff moves by both Syndicate members, and though The Usurpers fought on for over 25 minutes, in the end they simply didn't have a chance.  Justin Credible put Shamrock away with a Northern Lights Suplex after a particularly hot exchange, thus winning the New York State Tag Team Titles for the International Thug Syndicate!

Lady Victoria fumes on the outside, faces the camera and shouts that while Long Island Wrestling may have taken the Tag Team Titles from them, NOTHING could save Arn Anderson from Edward Chastain later tonight!

("No Remorse" by Metallica hits, and Perry Saturn makes his way to the ring to
a chorus of boos.)

Perry Saturn: Go ahead.  Boo me all you want!  I don't give a crap!  I know
why you're angry, and I don't care.  I did exactly what I had to do: what was
best for me!  I came into this company six months or so ago and everyone was
hyping me as the next top superstar!  Then within a month, they practically
forget I'm under contract and I sit at home on my ass for a season.  So to try
to (airquotes) "make it up to me," they put me in a tag team with some kid who
just lost his partner.  Some kid who thinks he's hot shit because he can do a
few impressive moves.  A kid who all of YOU cared about more than ME!  

(The crowd chants for Paul London)

Don't deny it!  The entire internet has been riding London's jock since 2003!  
They don't care how good I am.  They don't care that I'm a former Army Ranger!  
They don't care that I once saved a woman from being raped and nearly died as a
result!  No!  It's always "Hey, have you seen what Benoit, Guerrero, and
Malenko can do?" and, "Wow!  London is incredible!" "Kronos has a really bright
future in this business!"  I even carried around a stupid mop for six months
in hopes that SOMEBODY would notice me!  

(A "Moppy!  Moppy!  Moppy!" chant begins)

Well...  I've been noticed now!  I finally learned what I have to do to take my
position at the top of this business.  And London... you were a casualty of
that.  Now.  Anyone in the back.  I don't have a match tonight.  And I'm not
going anywhere until I do.  So c'mon and have a go if you think you're hard
enough.

("War Pigs" by Black Sabbath hits, and "Heavy D" Don Harris hits the ring.  As
they get ready to lock up, "Dangan" hits and Masato Tanaka joins the party,
creating an impromptu Triangle Match.)

"Dangan" Masato Tanaka vs. Perry Saturn vs. "Heavy D" Don Harris

Masato Tanaka uses an armbar takedown on Perry Saturn.
Masato Tanaka uses a power bomb on Perry Saturn.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, kickout.
Masato Tanaka executes a fist to the midsection on Perry Saturn.
Masato Tanaka throws Perry Saturn out of the ring.
Phillip McAlpine counts: one, two, three, four, five, Perry Saturn
reenters the ring.
Masato Tanaka uses a power bomb on Perry Saturn.
Phillip McAlpine counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Masato Tanaka runs into the ropes.
Masato Tanaka goes for a flying forearm but Perry Saturn pulls Phillip McAlpine
in the way !
Perry Saturn executes a bodyslam on Masato Tanaka.
Perry Saturn takes Masato Tanaka down with a punch.
Perry Saturn nails Masato Tanaka with a superkick.
Perry Saturn is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Alan Tso comes running down to the ring.

Perry Saturn uses a tiger suplex on Masato Tanaka.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Perry Saturn takes Masato Tanaka down with the Frog Splash.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Perry Saturn hits an elbowdrop on Masato Tanaka.
Perry Saturn runs into the ropes.
Masato Tanaka goes for a punch, but Perry Saturn counters it with an armbreaker.
Perry Saturn hits an Asai moonsault on Masato Tanaka.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.
Perry Saturn uses a takeover suplex on Masato Tanaka.
Perry Saturn exits the ring.
He returns with a keyboard.
Perry Saturn hits a spin kick on Masato Tanaka.
Perry Saturn tags out to Don Harris.
Don Harris nails Masato Tanaka with a headbutt.
Don Harris tags out to Perry Saturn.
Perry Saturn gives him an elbowsmash, but Masato Tanaka only stares at him.
Masato Tanaka hits a DDT on Perry Saturn.
The crowd is behind Masato Tanaka all the way.
Masato Tanaka goes for the Diamond Dust, but Perry Saturn blocks it.
Perry Saturn hits him with the keyboard.
Alan Tso throws the keyboard out of the ring.
Perry Saturn uses a facerake on Masato Tanaka.
Perry Saturn takes Masato Tanaka down with a flying elbowdrop.
Perry Saturn uses the ropes for leverage.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, three.
Numerous fans are using Perry Saturn for target practice.

The winner is Perry Saturn. Time of match: 0:11:31

Triangle Match:
Perry Saturn defeated Masato Tanaka and Don Harris when Saturn pinned M. Tanaka
after a flying elbowdrop in 0:11:31.
Rating: **** 1/4

For his size, Masato Tanaka has got to be one of the toughest men on the planet.  And Don Harris is simply put one of the largest men in Long Island Wrestling.  That makes it doubly impressive to see how hard Saturn beat both of these men.  Tanaka was tossed around like a ragdoll by a series of stiff suplexes, and Harris felt his fair share as well.  A Flying Elbow directly to the temple of Masato Tanaka spelled the end of this match, and earned Perry Saturn an extremely impressive victory which could herald a rise up through the card.

"The Legend Killer" Randy Orton vs. Mark Jindrak's choice

And... It's "Violent R" Ron Harris!

Randy Orton runs into the ropes.
Ron Harris hits Randy Orton with an elbow.
Ron Harris executes an elbowdrop on Randy Orton.
Ron Harris hits a vertical suplex on Randy Orton.
Ron Harris goes for a facerake, but Randy Orton blocks it.
Randy Orton goes for a back suplex, but Ron Harris counters it with
an elbowsmash.
Ron Harris goes for a belly-to-belly suplex, but Randy Orton counters it with
a low blow.
Randy Orton goes for a chokehold, but Ron Harris counters it with a facerake.
Ron Harris has the crowd going wild.
Ron Harris takes Randy Orton down with a roundhouse right.
Ron Harris hits a ropeburn on Randy Orton.
Ron Harris whips Randy Orton into the ropes.
Randy Orton goes for the RKO, but Ron Harris counters it with a backslide.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, kickout.
Ron Harris goes for a headsmash into the turnbuckle, but Randy Orton
reverses it.

They're brawling inside the ring area.
Randy Orton executes an armbar takedown on Ron Harris.
Randy Orton whips Ron Harris into the guardrail.
Randy Orton nails Ron Harris with a low blow.
Steven Silvers counts:  3.
Randy Orton gets back into the ring.
Ron Harris rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Randy Orton executes the RKO on Ron Harris.
The crowd is vociferously booing Randy Orton.
Randy Orton goes for the pin.
Steven Silvers counts: One, kickout.
Randy Orton runs into the ropes.
Randy Orton hits Ron Harris with a clothesline.
Randy Orton takes Ron Harris down with an armbar takedown.
Randy Orton goes for a snap mare, but Ron Harris blocks it.
Ron Harris runs into the ropes.
Randy Orton executes a hiptoss on Ron Harris.
Randy Orton hits Ron Harris with a powerslam.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, three.
Ron Harris complains about a fast count.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

The winner is Randy Orton. Time of match: 0:15:17

Randy Orton pinned Ron Harris after a powerslam in 0:15:17.
Rating: ** 1/2

Mark Jindrak chose "Violent R" Ron Harris this time to face Randy Orton, but instead of simply dropping the match this time, Orton wanted to make an example of his opponent.  Thus, we saw a hard hitting match between the arrogant Randy Orton and the always brutal Ron Harris.  While we have to give Ron credit for kicking out of the RKO, it's pretty clear that the move jarred him pretty badly, because moments later Orton scored with a quick powerslam for the victory.

With this, both Orton and Jindrak have defeated the opponents they chose for each other.  You have to think that they must be getting tired of fighting by proxy by now - hopefully we will see another direct confrontation soon... if Orton doesn't back out again, of course.

Solo Snuka vs. Erik Watts in a Best of the Best Bracket B Match

Erik Watts uses a Flatliner on Solo Snuka.
Erik Watts further incites the crowd.
Erik Watts covers Solo Snuka.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, kickout.
Erik Watts works the crowd.
Erik Watts further incites the crowd.
Erik Watts hits Solo Snuka with a vertical suplex.
Erik Watts goes for a flying cross body press, but Solo Snuka
rolls through with the move.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, kickout.
The crowd is giving Solo Snuka a standing ovation.
Solo Snuka executes a flying headbutt on Erik Watts.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Solo Snuka hits Erik Watts with a chop.
Solo Snuka goes for a vertical suplex, but Erik Watts blocks it.
Erik Watts runs into the ropes.
Erik Watts hits Solo Snuka with a kick.
Erik Watts goes for a double underhook suplex, but Solo Snuka blocks it.
Solo Snuka goes for a backbreaker, but Erik Watts blocks it.
Erik Watts runs into the ropes.
Erik Watts hits Solo Snuka with a kick.
Erik Watts throws Solo Snuka into the turnbuckle.
Erik Watts charges in with a power bomb.
Erik Watts hits Solo Snuka with a Flatliner.
Erik Watts is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Erik Watts nails Solo Snuka with a powerslam.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Erik Watts gives the sign for the Uranage.
Erik Watts executes the Uranage on Solo Snuka.
Erik Watts goes for the pin.
Harry Alston counts: One, two, three.
Erik Watts further incites the crowd.

The winner is Erik Watts. Time of match: 0:11:17

[Best of the Best Bracket B Match]:
Erik Watts pinned Solo Snuka with the Uranage in 0:11:17.
Rating: *** 1/4

As they made their way to the ring, MsChif yelled to the camera that even though Watts hadn't won the Title last week, he would still win the Best of the Best Series.  And really, if his performance against Solo Snuka was any indication, it wouldn't be entirely out of the question.  Erik Watts wrestled a very competitive match against Solo, finishing with his devestating Uranage to burst into competition in Bracket B.  Solo loses his third and final match, thus ending his participation in the Best of the Best Series without a single victory.  That's gotta sting!

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

Jonny Storm goes for a clothesline, but Frankie Kazarian counters it with
a belly-to-belly suplex.
Frankie Kazarian goes for a springboard back elbow, but Jonny Storm
counters it with a belly-to-back suplex.
Jonny Storm is being booed out of the building.
Jonny Storm covers Frankie Kazarian.
Alan Tso counts: One, kickout.
Jonny Storm nails Frankie Kazarian with a power bomb.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Jonny Storm works the crowd.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Jonny Storm goes for a flying somersault sitdown splash, but Frankie Kazarian
side-steps and Jonny Storm only hits air.
Frankie Kazarian is going for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.
Frankie Kazarian works the crowd.
The crowd is behind Frankie Kazarian all the way.
Frankie Kazarian takes Jonny Storm down with a kneelift.
Frankie Kazarian uses a superkick on Jonny Storm.
The crowd is behind Frankie Kazarian all the way.
Frankie Kazarian uses a vertical suplex on Jonny Storm.
Frankie Kazarian uses an electric chair drop on Jonny Storm.
Frankie Kazarian covers Jonny Storm.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is behind Frankie Kazarian all the way.

The winner is Frankie Kazarian. Time of match: 0:02:12

Frankie Kazarian pinned Jonny Storm after an electric chair drop in 0:02:12.
Rating: ***

Let's Dance" by Five hit, and an unstable looking Jonny Storm hit the ring with a microphone.  He quickly called out Frankie Kazarian, stating that people had been talking about he was the most exciting new prospect in LIW, and that "that just won't do, mate.  The people should be talking about ME!"  A quick match followed, with Kazarian hitting a quick Electric Chair Drop for three after just 2 minutes.  Poor Jonny Storm continues to freefall through Long Island Wrestling.  Can ANYTHING help him fight his way back to the top?  Or is he doomed to continue falling apart as he loses match after match that should be simple for him?

Your Main Event:
"The Monster" Edward Chastain vs. "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson for the New York State Heavyweight Title

Arn Anderson hits Edward Chastain with a DDT.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Arn Anderson.
Arn Anderson goes for a DDT, but Edward Chastain counters it with a low blow.
Edward Chastain executes a back suplex on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain goes for a back suplex, but Arn Anderson counters it with
a go-behind.
Arn Anderson nails Edward Chastain with an atomic drop.
Arn Anderson goes for a DDT, but Edward Chastain counters it with a backdrop.
Edward Chastain takes Arn Anderson down with a spinebuster slam.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Edward Chastain catches Arn Anderson in a bearhug.
Arn Anderson is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Arn Anderson inches his way towards the ropes after being locked up for 11
seconds.
Edward Chastain runs into the ropes.
Arn Anderson misses with a clothesline.
Arn Anderson goes for the Spinebuster, but Edward Chastain blocks it.

Edward Chastain hits a legdrop on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain takes Arn Anderson down with a forearm to the back.
Edward Chastain whips Arn Anderson into the turnbuckle.
Arn Anderson comes back and rocks Edward Chastain with a kick to the midsection.
Arn Anderson puts Edward Chastain in a sleeperhold.
Edward Chastain grabs the ropes after 11 seconds.
Arn Anderson goes for the Spinebuster, but he can't do it.
Edward Chastain goes for a clothesline, but Arn Anderson counters it with
a belly-to-belly suplex.
Arn Anderson uses a flying clothesline on Edward Chastain.
The chants for Arn Anderson are deafening.
Arn Anderson hits Edward Chastain with a lariat.
Arn Anderson takes Edward Chastain down with a faceslam.
Arn Anderson nails Edward Chastain with a forearm smash.
Arn Anderson runs into the ropes.
Edward Chastain nails Arn Anderson with a slap

Edward Chastain runs into the ropes.
Edward Chastain executes the Ground Zero Splash on Arn Anderson.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Edward Chastain goes for an eye gouge, but Arn Anderson blocks it.
Arn Anderson goes for a forearm smash, but Edward Chastain blocks it.
Edward Chastain nails Arn Anderson with a chop.
Edward Chastain uses a facerake on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain hits Arn Anderson with a powerslam.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Edward Chastain goes for a choke against the ropes, but Arn Anderson blocks it.
Arn Anderson hits Edward Chastain with a DDT.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Arn Anderson runs into the ropes.
Arn Anderson misses with an elbow.
Edward Chastain takes Arn Anderson down with a slap.
Edward Chastain whips Arn Anderson into the ropes, but Arn Anderson reverses it.
Arn Anderson hits a lariat on Edward Chastain.
Arn Anderson nails Edward Chastain with a flying clothesline.
The crowd breaks into a "Double A, Double A" chant.
Arn Anderson runs into the ropes.
Edward Chastain and Arn Anderson get hit with a double clothesline.
Edward Chastain goes for a choke against the ropes, but Arn Anderson blocks it.
Arn Anderson goes for the Spinebuster, but he can't do it.
Edward Chastain executes an uppercut on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain whips Arn Anderson into the ropes.
Edward Chastain hits Arn Anderson with a clothesline.
Edward Chastain executes a forearm to the back on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain executes an elbowdrop on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain leaves the ring.
He brings a keyboard into the ring.
Edward Chastain hits him with the keyboard.
The crowd is booing Edward Chastain.
Edward Chastain hits a back suplex on Arn Anderson.

Arn Anderson runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Edward Chastain lifts his
knee.
Edward Chastain locks Arn Anderson in a chokehold.
Ted Blandford warns Edward Chastain to let go.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, three, four, five.
Ted Blandford warns Edward Chastain.
Edward Chastain kicks Arn Anderson.
Arn Anderson hits Edward Chastain.
Edward Chastain hits Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain hits Arn Anderson with a facerake.
The crowd is booing Edward Chastain.
Edward Chastain uses a low blow on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain uses a short lariat on Arn Anderson.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Edward Chastain gives the sign for the Ground Zero Splash.
Edward Chastain executes the Ground Zero Splash on Arn Anderson.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Edward Chastain shoves Ted Blandford.
Edward Chastain shoves down Ted Blandford.
Edward Chastain shoves Ted Blandford.
Ted Blandford shoves Edward Chastain back.
Edward Chastain is knocked down.
Arn Anderson hits a lariat on Edward Chastain.
Arn Anderson puts Edward Chastain in a sleeperhold.
Edward Chastain inches his way towards the ropes after 8 seconds.
Arn Anderson hits a legsweep on Edward Chastain.
Arn Anderson runs into the ropes.
Arn Anderson hits Edward Chastain with a kick.
Arn Anderson nails Edward Chastain with a chop.
Arn Anderson uses a kneelift on Edward Chastain.
Arn Anderson whips Edward Chastain into the ropes, but Edward Chastain
reverses it.
Arn Anderson misses with an elbow.
Arn Anderson hits Edward Chastain with a shoulderblock.
Arn Anderson executes a kneedrop on Edward Chastain.

Edward Chastain uses a spinebuster slam on Arn Anderson.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Edward Chastain hits him with the keyboard.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Ted Blandford throws the keyboard over the top rope.
Edward Chastain executes the Ground Zero Splash on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain pulls the tights.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Edward Chastain uses a senton on Arn Anderson.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Edward Chastain throws Ted Blandford into the ringpost.
Ted Blandford is out cold.
Ted Blandford is back on the job.
Edward Chastain goes for a bearhug, but Arn Anderson counters it with a facerake.
Arn Anderson hits Edward Chastain with a single-leg takedown.
Arn Anderson nails Edward Chastain with a DDT.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Arn Anderson.

Edward Chastain hits a legdrop on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain runs into the ropes.
Edward Chastain misses with a clothesline.
Edward Chastain misses with a clothesline.
Arn Anderson goes for a sleeperhold, but Edward Chastain counters it with
a jawbreaker.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Edward Chastain hits a power bomb on Arn Anderson.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Edward Chastain throws Ted Blandford over the top rope.
Ted Blandford is out cold.
Edward Chastain goes for a power bomb, but Arn Anderson counters it with
a small package.
Ted Blandford was playing possum.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Arn Anderson uses a short clothesline on Edward Chastain.
Arn Anderson uses a forearm smash on Edward Chastain.
Arn Anderson is going for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, Lady Victoria puts Edward Chastain's
foot on the rope.
Arn Anderson goes for a faceslam, but Edward Chastain blocks it.
Edward Chastain uses a low blow on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain nails Arn Anderson with a power bomb.
Edward Chastain uses the ropes for leverage.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, he sees it.
Ted Blandford threatens Edward Chastain with disqualification.
Edward Chastain executes a chop on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain chops Arn Anderson.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Edward Chastain punches Arn Anderson.
Arn Anderson kicks Edward Chastain.
The crowd erupts.
Arn Anderson punches Edward Chastain.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Arn Anderson.

Arn Anderson hits a legsweep on Edward Chastain.
Arn Anderson goes for a flying fistdrop, but Edward Chastain counters it with
a fist to the midsection.
Edward Chastain executes an eye gouge on Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain gets a chokehold on Arn Anderson.
Ted Blandford warns Edward Chastain to let go.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, three.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, three.
Edward Chastain goes for a facerake, but Arn Anderson blocks it.
Arn Anderson nails Edward Chastain with a kneelift.
Arn Anderson hits Edward Chastain.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Edward Chastain kicks Arn Anderson.
The crowd is booing Edward Chastain.
Edward Chastain kicks Arn Anderson.
Edward Chastain chops Arn Anderson.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Arn Anderson punches Edward Chastain.
The crowd erupts.
Arn Anderson nails Edward Chastain with a faceslam.
Arn Anderson whips Edward Chastain into the ropes.
Arn Anderson goes for the Spinebuster, but Edward Chastain blocks it.
Arn Anderson runs into the ropes.
Arn Anderson uses a flying clothesline on Edward Chastain.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Arn Anderson.
Lady Victoria enters the ring and hits Arn Anderson with the Chair.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Arn Anderson is out cold.
Ted Blandford calls for the DQ.
The crowd is giving Arn Anderson a standing ovation.

The winner is Arn Anderson. Time of match: 0:26:40

Arn Anderson defeated Edward Chastain by disqualification in 0:26:40.
Rating: ** 3/4
(Arn Anderson retained the New York State Heavyweight Title.)
[Lady Victoria interfered against Arn Anderson.]

Arn Anderson has SOMEHOW retained the New York State Heavyweight Title.  Just as expected, Anderson proved to be unable to put Chastain away, but more surprisingly Chastain seemed incapable of knocking out Anderson either.  Indeed, for the first half of the match he seemed positively droopy from the lack of sugar he had been given.  This allowed Anderson to effectively outlast the big man even though he had already wrestled.  After nearly 30 minutes in the ring, Lady Victoria grew frustrated and, no doubt worrying that The Monster would soon be pinned, dashed into the ring and laid out Anderson with a chair!  

Ted Blandford calls for the DQ, but here come The Usurpers, stomping away at Anderson's almost lifeless carcass in a fury!  This night has not turned out at all as they had planned, and they are taking it out on the New York State Heavyweight Champion!  No help seems to be forthcoming, and after several minutes The Usurpers cease beating the bloodied and bruised Anderson and stand over him.  "This just delays the inevitable!" shouts Frank Shamrock.  "The Usurpers WILL take control of this place, and soon!  You'll see!"

And we are out of time!

Card rating: *** 1/4

Match of the Evening: Masato Tanaka vs. Perry Saturn vs. Don Harris


Round Robin Standings

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

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


*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
americamamushiPosted on 06/25/05 at 05:55:59

I thought for a minute Lance was gonna be a good sport and wish his opponent good luck.  SWERVE!  Holy crap... Vampiro just got super weird.  He's totally turning into a gothic 7th grader. :)

I had my fingers crossed for Storm.  Oh well.

I figured London would get demolished by Batista.  Guess he owes one to Jonny Storm even though Storm wasn't doing it for London.

Yay Cactus!  Boo to the WWE for not giving me the match I want.  I have a feeling that eventually WWE will allow the match though.  Of course, eventually could be a very long time from now.

Super Boos for Kash for killing the hometown hero.  That crowd so went "banana" for him.  Totally "banana."  :)

Yay!  TITS rock. ;D

MOPPY! MOPPY! MOPPY! *looks around* sorry, got carried away... BRING BACK THE 3-HANDLED CRADENZA!  Ok... sorry.  Won't happen again. :)

I thought Chastain has Arn a few times.  I wasn't sure if Anderson would be able to pull off the Spinebuster.  And why doesn't anyone help poor Arn?!  Those bastards.  :)  I hope that Arn can fend off the Usurpers and keep the title around his waist though.  I'll be pullin' for him.  *puts on "Enforcer" t-shirt*
Critic of the DawnPosted on 06/25/05 at 06:25:06

Actually, Cactus Jack and Randy Orton traded victories all spring in LIW.  So it's not exactly a new match.  Still, it's something to think about  doing again, I suppose...  We shall see.

I think TITS are very spiffy as well.  Excellent stable, there.

The Moss Covered Three Handled Family Credenza is indeed part of Perry Saturn's moveset, although it isn't either of his signiture moves.

I was sure that Chastain was going to get the win as well since Anderson had to wrestle twice.  But instead they lost the tag team titles and got disqualified.  LIW officials sure are clever for denying Chastain the sugar he needs to crush all beneath the soles of his boots!  As for why nobody helped Arn... he's been a fighting champion so far, and that's beginning to catch up with him.  In the past week he's only barely held onto his title against Erik Watts and Edward Chastain.  By letting him get even more battered, beaten up, and bruised, the wrestlers in the back hope to be in a better position to defeat him if they get a title shot.  In essence the champion, by definition, has no friends.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
americamamushiPosted on 06/25/05 at 07:16:43

Actually, Cactus Jack and Randy Orton traded victories all spring in LIW.  So it's not exactly a new match.  Still, it's something to think about  doing again, I suppose...  We shall see.
Yeah I know (I don't always reply but I always read), but I kinda feel like I need one last HUGE blow out match, especially since the WWE says I can't have it.  You always want what you cant have. :)
Snabbit888Posted on 06/27/05 at 02:55:11

Arn Anderson gets his non-title win, and it didn't take him long to do it.  That bodes well for him.

Jindrak keeps making Orton look stupid, beating his choice of an aged Shane Douglas.  I always hated Douglas, so it's good to see him lose and hopefully never return.

Is Vampiro an angsty gothic teenage girl?  I hope Lance puts him out of his eternal misery.

Jonny Storm pissing off Batista?  Uh oh... that can't turn out good.  PAUL LONDON-O!

Cactus keeps piling up middle of the card wins.  Woot.

Simon Diamond!  But Kid Kash rules all, and wins the match.  But the crowd went BANANA.

FUCK YOU, FRANK SHAMROCK! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!  Yay TITS!

Perry Saturn wins through the power of moppy's love.  *single tear*

Orton beats Jindrak's choice in one of the blase' Harris twins.  Good.  Fuck those fuckin' fuckers.

Solo Snuka?  No way... we need Deuce Shade, baby.

Kazarian is the lates man to make Jonny Storm look foolish.  Sweet.  I'm not a big fan of Jonny in LIW.  Lot of hype, has rarely delivered.

Arn Anderson retains, albeit just barely.  Though it was only a DQ win, Chastain was built up heavily as an unstoppable monster, so this win by the Enforcer helps cement his status as champion with me.  Still have some work to do, but this helped.

But alas, fuck Frank Shamrock.
Critic of the DawnPosted on 06/30/05 at 21:46:18

LIW Newsline - 9/4/06

LIW's debut in Wilmington went fantastically, drawing a better crowd than we could have hoped for as fans from the entire Deleware Valley rushed to see what would happen at Coup D'Etat.  According to most of the feedback we have received, they were not dissappointed!  Thus, LIW is extremely pleased to announce that a deal has been reached with a local promoter to produce LIW's first ever show in the cradle of independent promotions, Philadelphia Pennsylvania!  The show will be LIVE and off the hook at the old ECW Arena in South Philly!  There have been literally hundreds of memorable shows in that great venue, and from the looks of things, this show (called Destination Philly) should be yet another great Philadelphia wrestling moment!  We hope to see you all there on September 23!

Before we can begin announcing matches, however, we must unfortunately be the bearers of bad news.  Apparently dissappointed at suffering a clean sweep at the hands of the other wrestlers in Best of the Best Bracket B, Solo Snuka has announced that he is leaving Long Island Wrestling.  Furthermore, he is so shaken by these defeats that he is taking several months off to re-evaluate his future.  If this is the case, we may have seen Solo Snuka's last ever professional wrestling match!  LIW would like to thank Solo for his excellent work, and we hope that he will choose what he feels is best for him.  And, if he chooses to return, LIW will have a spot for him.

Destination Philly will begin with a Best of the Best Bracket A Match between "The Monster" Edward Chastain and "The Animal" Batista.  These two men are without a doubt the two largest and most powerful to compete here in LIW, and both men have got to be extremely frustrated after losing their high-profile matches last month.  At the risk of sounding cliche, this match will very much resemble the proverbial unstoppable force meeting the immovable object.  Pride is on the line for Batista in this match, because if he cannot defeat Edward Chastain, he will have been swept in Bracket A.  As for Edward Chastain, reports indicate that Lady Victoria has promised him ice cream if he can gain the victory.

Destination Philly will also see the return of the Four Corners Tag Team Match.  El Mephisto & Sean Waltman will take on The Grandmasters of Funk, Too Cold Scorpio and Shane Douglas of the International Thug Syndicate, and a newly debuting tag team.  What team, you may ask?  Unfortunately we can't reveal that, but what we can tell you is that the team broke out as a major force in NDW in 2004, and has been touring the independents ever since NDW closed in early 2005.  Who are they?  And will they be able to duplicate their success against teams as dangerous as Dangan and the International Thug Syndicate?  We can't say.  They're going to try, however, and have signed 6 month deals to give themselves a chance to do so.

Unfortunately, due to a SmackDown Pay Per View the next evening, Randy Orton will be unable to attend Destination Philly.  He has promised to find an adequate replacement to face Mark Jindrak, however.  Jindrak is growing increasingly frustrated at what he perceives to be Randy Orton ducking him, and has told us that he is ready and willing to do whatever it takes to defeat anyone that stands between him and Orton.  Against Orton's wishes, Jindrak's opponent has already stepped forward, and has been revealed to be none other than "The British Sensation" Jonny Storm.  Storm was once THE dominant force in Long Island Wrestling, but in recent months he has fallen on hard times, having a positively tepid record with quick defeats at the hands of wrestlers such as Batista and Frankie Kazarian.  Storm claims that this is his chance to turn things around, to defeat the man who is arguably LIW's biggest star, and to regain his lost fire.  If Jonny Storm is on, he just might do what he says.  Either way, however, this should be an exciting match.

LIW Top Five:
Champion: "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson

1) vacant - With the corruption cleaned from the booking committee, the original plan of giving Arn Anderson a bit of time to recover from his hectic schedule is back on.  A new Top Contender will be crowned on September 30.

2) "The Ironman" Mark Jindrak - Once again Mark Jindrak defeats the opponent chosen for him by Randy Orton with apparent ease.  "The Ironman" has clearly hit his stride once again in August, and if he can maintain his momentum against Jonny Storm, he will likely not only be ready to roll right over Randy Orton, but also in a very strong position to contend for a title shot!

3) "The Monster" Edward Chastain - Chastain falls to number three in the Top Five after being defeated by New York State Heavyweight Champion Arn Anderson.  With the defeat only the result of disqualification, however, and due to his opportunity to advance in the Best of the Best Series against Batista, he doesn't fall further.

4) Paul London - Paul London gains a major victory over Batista in the Best of the Best series, although some have argued that it was only due to Jonny Storm's interference.  Even so, with a very strong singles record and a brief New York State Tag Team Title reign under his belt, many are claiming that he may be about to break out as a top-level star.

5) "The British Sensation" Jonny Storm - What can we say about Jonny Storm?  It's only his past accomplishments and his potential that are keeping him on the Top Five at this point.  He only remained on by one vote after Coup D'Etat, and if Jindrak puts him away at Destination Philly, it seems likely that he will slip off all together.

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Critic of the DawnPosted on 07/06/05 at 19:57:15

LIW Newsline - 9/8/06

The hype continues to build throughout the Deleware Valley as Philadelphia gears up for LIW's Destination Philly!  Posters, fliers, and radio spots on Philly's own rock station WMMR are promoting the hell out of this event, so we expect a good crowd when we finally arrive at the ECW Arena on the 23rd!  With several stellar matchups already announced, tickets are selling fast with no signs of slowing!  Get your tickets today, because this event promises to be truly off the hook!

While the New York State Heavyweight Title will NOT be on the line at Destination Philly, the New York State Tag Team Titles presently held by International Thug Syndicate members Justin Credible and Ricky Reyes WILL be defended.  As a reward for many months of loyalty, the team of Lance Storm and Kid Kash are being granted the shot.  Considering three of the four men in this contest are ECW alumnai, this should be an excellent tag team match in the honor of that much beloved promotion.  Credible, Storm and Kash will certainly turn things up a notch in front of the rabid Philadelphia fans, and Ricky Reyes has not dissappointed yet.  Could we see new tag team champions again?  Or will the Syndicate hold onto the gold?

A Best of the Best Bracket B match has been signed pitting frontrunner Vampiro against the rapidly rising Erik Watts.  MsChif has been loudly proclaiming that Watts will not only roll over Vampiro in this match, but go on to score an unbeaten streak in Bracket B, then defeat the winner of Bracket A to be officially proclaimed Best of the Best here in Long Island Wrestling.  While many in the front office feel that this is a stretch, Watts HAS been on a roll in LIW as of late.  This should therefore be an interesting matchup.  If Vampiro wins, he will officially be undefeated in the Best of the Best Bracket B, with the remaining matches a mere formality.

The Usurpers are furious that what was supposed to be "their night" in Wilmington turned out tragically wrong.  Not only did Edward Chastain suffer a dissapointing DQ loss to New York State Heavyweight Champion "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, but Frank Shamrock and Chris Sabin also were defeated by the International Thug Syndicate for their New York State  Tag Team Titles.  Shamrock claims that this was a minor setback only, and that The Usurpers will turn things back around and recapture their lost momentum starting in Philly, and that he will PERSONALLY ensure this by facing and defeating the highly ranked Paul London.  London, for his part, claims that he will take a short break from his goals of winning Best of the Best and giving Perry Saturn the beating he so richly deserves to do what he has been doing for months now: demonstrate that he is truly the future of this business!  Is a Cosmic Cyclone in Frank Shamrock's future?  Or will London tap to the Ankle Lock?

Arn Anderson was originally offered the night off to further rest and recharge his batteries, but let it not be said that our champion isn't a fighter.  While his title will not be on the line, he WILL compete in the main event against an extremely dangerous foe - none other than "Violent R" Ron Harris!  Harris is an extrordinarily dangerous competitor for anyone to face, let alone someone who has taken as much punishment as Arn Anderson.  Will the cumulative effects of being a fighting champion for 6 months allow Harris to bring his frightening power into play, or will Anderson once again be able to use his experience to figure out a way to victory?  One thing is for certain - a non-title victory for Harris here would do wonders towards earning him a title shot in the future!

Matches confirmed for Destination Philly:
* Batista vs. Edward Chastain in a Best of the Best Bracket A Match
* Lance Storm & Kid Kash vs. ITS for the New York State Tag Team Titles
* Vampiro vs. Erik Watts in a Best of the Best Bracket B Match
* El Mephisto & Sean Waltman vs. The Grandmasters of Funk vs. ITS vs. A Debuting Tag Team
* Frank Shamrock vs. Paul London
* Mark Jindrak vs. Jonny Storm
* Ron Harris vs. Arn Anderson in a Non-Title Match

Also confirmed for Destination Philly are Frankie "The Future" Kazarian, Cactus Jack, and Chris "HAIL!" Sabin.

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Eric "Critic of the Dawn"