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Butte, Montana
Civic Center
Attendence: 3,296
 

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Opening Segment

<<< cue "Won't Get Fooled Again" by the Who >>>

 

President Jack Larkin comes down to the ring accompanied by Ron Simmons. He looks very grave indeed. He wastes no time once inside the ring in grabbing a mic and starting to talk.

 

Larkin] You know, usually I detest shows that open up with a 20-minute segment from some pompous overindulgent promoter, but tonight I'm going to have to beg you to give me time. We have too many issues to discuss.

First, what happened Saturday night. Thanks to you, and your incompetence Vendetta you cost Simmons and Patriot the main event match against Riggs and Silva. Its not that you counted them out, its that your bumbling attempt to interfere cost them a match when you swung Silva into the back of Simmons. I have a very long memory for those who have helped me out Vendetta, but an even longer memory for those who have screwed me over. Speaking of which, Kimberly Page, you are fired as my executive assistant. Thats obvious enough I guess. You like Riggs and Silva so much, well they can pay your bills now too. You must have thought you were pretty indispensable huh, tramp? Well guess what your not!

 

<<< cue "Sable's Theme" by GPW All-Stars >>>

 

The crowd pops as Sable makes her way down the aisle in her usual black leather catsuit. She has a mischievous smile on her face and upon entering the ring gives Larkin a kiss on the cheek.

 

Sable] Hello Butte! I'm so glad you came out tonight to see me! Kimberly Page, honey you made the wrong choice. I can beat you in the ring, or out of the ring. Anything you can do, I can do better. Anything you have, I can take from you. Thank you Mr. Larkin for giving me this new opportunity to show the world my talents.

 

Larkin] See Kimberly, I'm so over it. Now then, at this point I was to announce and bring out GPW's newest member of the talent roster, and our biggest signing ever. Unfortuantely, I just received a call backstage saying he wont be able to make it out tonight.

 

The crowd boos the announcement.

 

Larkin] I really am sorry, we would never pull a bait and switch on you fans, I'm as upset about this as you are. But for the rest of GPW the wait will just make his arrival that much better. Believe me! However, the other bad news tonight is that after a recent meeting with V.P. Dale Kuentz we came to the agreement that the ranks of our lockeroom has swollen too large. The financial strain of the newcomers leaves us with no alternative but to release some talent from our roster. Now before I read the names of the talent being released, I want to let all the promoters out there who might be watching this show, or who will get my e-mail regarding these releases, is that each and every one of these guys I would recommend for employment. If that wasnt true they wouldn't have lasted this long in GPW. If any promoters need a bio package or other questions about these talents please dont hesitate to call our offices as we would be glad to help out any way we can to make sure these guys find more work. Now then, the unpleasant task of reading out the names released;

 

"Whooo, whooo, whooo,"

 

Asp Evergreen emerges from the back with a mic to interrupt Larkin. He walks to the ring shaking his finger at Larkin.

 

Evergreen] Well this is just great Larkin. You've had it in for me from day one. My only faults have been that I have been ambitious and self-serving, two traits I was led to believe you admired. Now you concoct this big plan to get rid of me and my guys. Well thats fine Larkin you can fire me, but I aint going to leave easy.

 

Larkin] Asp...

 

Evergreen] Dont interrupt me JACK, you ain't my boss anymore. The thing that gets me is that you are going to probably release a whole bunch of us lower guys just so you could bring in Kimberly Page and Sable! What is this Larkin, GPW or MILF?

 

The crowd pops sproradically but loud to that comment. Sable looks very pissed off but Larkin gets her to cool her heels while Asp stands there with a smirk on his face.

 

Larkin] You're forgetting one of the big names signed was the "Phenom" Adam Riggs!

 

Evergreen] No, I'm not.

 

Larkin gets a "I can't believe you just said that" look on his face.

 

Larkin] What I was going to say Asp, is that your name is not on this list.

 

Asp gets a very surprised and then embarrassed look on his face. He stares at his shoes.

 

Larkin] Now I have half a mind to put you on this list now, but I'm not going to because for some reason you seem to generate some heat. People like to hate you even if you are one of the crappiest, spot-fest wrestlers I have ever seen. Maybe one day I can make some money off you. Now I suggest you crawl to the back before I change my mind.

 

Asp just nods and quickly makes his way to the back.

 

Larkin] Now then back to the list. Again GPW's best wishes go out to all this talent, and we thank them all for their hard work and effort these last few months. The following wrestlers are released from their GPW contracts as of tonight;

Brickwall Bradley

Damien Demento

Dave Mysterio

Don Spartan

Jason Pharo

John Schoffner

Peregryne

Puppet

"Tough Enough 3" Scott

Scott Snot

Sin Nombre

Steve Chamberlain

Teo

The Patriot

Bridget the Midget

Chip Minton

 

It's a black day for GPW but one that we must face in order to get stronger and better.

 

 

GPW newcomer, Sable
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Re-Match from "Heroes"

Falls Count Anywhere No countout, No DQ

Norman Smiley beat Dr. John Manfried by submission with the Norman Conquest at 11:25 in the parking lot on top of a station wagon.

 

In-ring Interview:

Deane Moore interviews Vendetta.

The Haitian Voodoo warrior says what happened at "Heroes" may have cost Simmons and the Patriot the match, but it was not intentional. He apologizes to the duo but says he will not apologize to Larkin because its none of Larkin's concern. He warns Larkin never to disrespect him again or he will have a Vendetta unleashed upon him like he has never seen before. Returning to last night Vendetta calls out GPW Champion "Vicious" Manny Silva.

Silva, along with Adam Riggs and Kimberly make their way out to the top of the ramp being bood unmercifully by the fans.

Vendetta says he wants a piece of Silva for what transpired at "Heroes". He challenges Silva to a match tonight.

Before Silva can respond Adam Riggs grabs the mic from the champ. He tells Vendetta that they are not afraid of him, "but being a special guest referee and botching up even that simple assignment should not be rewarded with a shot at the champion; so forget it!"

They turn around to leave but before they can, Vendetta yells out "fine, then lets make it non-title. Since youre not afraid of me and all."

Silva and Riggs turn and look like deer caught in the headlights. Silva has no choice but to accept. Riggs then challenges Vendetta right now to walk the talk and get his ass up here. Vendetta is only too willing to comply and starts to walk up the ramp. But before he can get to the top, security forces, looking less then pleased at their assignment, come out from the back and intercede. Vendetta tries to push through but doesn't put up much resistance against Simmons' former security force now under the command of Adam Riggs. Riggs, Silva, and Kimberly taunt Vendetta before leaving.

the Haitian Warrior, Vendetta
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In-ring challenge:

Asp Evergreen comes to the ring and  is pissed off at Shane Madison for his win at "Heroes" in the big 12-man elimination match. He calls out Madison, who comes but is then sneak attacked from behind by Pogo the Clown. Asp calls out for a ref, and gets Buddy Lane and we have a match. Madison fights a gallant fight after such a huge disadvantage of being attacked before the bell. He battles back, and the more he does, the more vicious Pogo gets. Finally the big clown gets Madison in a choke-sleeper and refuses to let go, getting himself disqualified. Following the match Asp Evergreen comes into the ring and lays the boots to Madison. Finally, Shane Stevens runs in from the back with a chair to clear out Asp and Pogo.

Shane Madison beat Pogo the Clown by disqualification at 8:38 when Pogo refused to release a choke-sleeper.

 

 

In-ring interview:

Sable comes to the ring with a mic. She calls out Asp Evergreen still upset at his MILF comment from the opening segment. She is dressed in her wrestling gear and challenges Asp to come down and fight her. Asp comes down to the ring with a mic of his own, and has an apologetic tone and is trying to calm Sable down. As Sable drops her guard Asp extends a punch and sucker punches Sable, knocking her out cold. He reveals that he is wearing brass knux. He grabs a hold of her in a camel clutch position but uses the opportunity to grind against her. Suddenly from the back comes "Phenom" Adam Riggs of all people. He enters the ring from behind Asp and grabs him by his skinny neck. He delivers a reverse chokeslam, slamming the youngster face first into the mat! He grabs a mic and says to Asp's prone body, "don't ever confuse me for a MILF, because I'm the one around here doing all the f*beep*"

He then goes over to where Sable lays and stands over her menacingly. However, he gently reaches down and helps her to her feet. She is still groggy and when she regains her senses and looks up seeing it is Adam Riggs, she tries to pull away from him. But he gets that evil look on his face again and holds onto her. Kimberly Page runs in from the back and enters the ring, driving a knee into her back. Riggs holds her down to the mat while Kimberly drives a knee into the small of her back time and time again. They leave Sable lying in the ring along with Asp Evergreen.

Announcement:

V.P. Dale Kuentz announces a tag team tournament to award the vacant GPW Tag Team Titles, due to the injury of The Great Canadians, Vincent Regliatti & Eric Scott.  The tournament will start tonight with 2 out of 4 quarterfinals. The remaining 2 quarterfinals will be held next week, the semi-finals on the 21st, and the finals on the 28th. The winner will not only become the GPW champions but will also get a shot against the NWA World Champions on June 7th at "Nothing Else Matters".

 

Tag Team Tournament Quarter-final

The Spinebusters (Bryan Caruthers & Jerry Orth) defeated Cael Sanderson & Rulon Gardner when Caruthers pinned Sanderson at 12:34 after a spinebuster.

 

Tag Team Tournament Quarter-final

The Young Guns (Greg Pawluk & Johnny Devine) defeated the Insane Clown Posse by countout at 7:19.

The ICP walked out of the match after they just couldn't get anything going against the far superior Young Guns team, even with outside help from their manager Derek St. Holmes, ESQ. They tried to sneak back into the ring and attack while the Young Guns celebrated, but even that attack was foiled when the Young Guns heard them coming and handed them their asses once again.

Al Collins v Menele

Collins' single debut since he and long time partner Joe Blum went their separate ways. He seemed a bit like a fish out of water and was overwhelmed by the tenacity and raw strength of Menele.

[Menele defeated Al Collins by pinfall at 10:43 after a T-bone suplex.]

 

In-ring segment: 

The Patriot comes to the ring next, not accompanied by music. He grabs the mic away from the ring announcer in a very "unpatriotic" fashion. He rips into Larkin for releasing him earlier tonight. He says he has been a mainstay in Mid-America and now Great Plains. He accuses Larkin of firing him because they lost last night, but he says that was Vendetta's fault, not his. Finally he warns Larkin that if their paths ever cross again it will be a very different Patriot that he will see. He throws down the mic, and then rips off his mask throwing it to the mat, and leaves the ring to a mixture of cheers and boos.

"Vicious" Manny Silva
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Main-Event

Non-Title Match

"Vicious" Manny Silva (c)  v  Vendetta

Hard fought match, tooth and nail, being proceded over by none other then head referee Buddy Lane. Vendetta has a slight advantage through most of the match but Silva continues to battle back. Out of nowhere Vendetta ducks a clothesline and then nails the champ with a DDT. He then locks in the Haitian deathlock but within a few seconds Adam Riggs hits the ring with a chair. He smacks Vendetta squarely across the back with the chair, and then again on the head. The Haitian is out cold.

[Vendetta defeats Manny Silva by disqualification at 18:51 due to outside interference]

 

Post-Match: 

The security force of GPW which is now under the control of Adam Riggs surrounds the ring at his request. Isolated in the ring they continue to work over Vendetta who is busted wide open. Ron Simmons runs down to try and make the save but a very reluctant security staff holds their former boss back at the order of their new boss Adam Riggs. While most of them are distracted holding him back, a newcomer arrives from the back.

 

SCOTT HALL makes his first appearance in GPW!!

 

"The Bad Guy" makes his way to the ring having to push and punch away 3 security guards on the way. He rolls into the ring and faces off against "Phenom" Adam Riggs as Manny Silva circles in from behind. Riggs and Silva converge like wolves, and the 3 wrestlers...embrace in the ring. As an astonished Ron Simmons looks on from outside the ring, Kimberly Page comes into the ring to join them.

 

Scott Hall grabs a mic. He welcomes himself to GPW and says he has one more surprise for the fans. The superstar that couldn't make it tonight, is his good friend Shawn Michaels. And next week they will be even stronger with Michaels on board. The GPW will never be the same again.

 

We hear a wolf howl as we,

 

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