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| Mr. Bob Backlund |
<<< cue "Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who >>>
The fans come to their feet and the crowd is buzzing with surprise as former WWWF World Champion, Bob Backlund
comes down to the ring, wearing a navy blue Hugo Boss suit, and a red bowtie.
Inside he grabs a mic and motions for the fans to quiet down and listen to what he has to say. Backlund informs the crowd
that President Jack Larkin has been diverted by other business interests that will keep him away from day-to-day operations
of Mid-American wrestling for the next month of two. Backlund goes on to say that Larkin was looking for someone to take over
the Commissioner role that he was fulfilling, and that person had to be fair, have a desire to produce a quality wrestling
program, and also have a desire to shake things up a little. Backlund says he guesses that when Larkin saw him ringside for
the PPV Summer in the City, a lightbulb must have gone on. After an all night negotiation session following the PPV a deal
was inked, and that is how he stands before you the new commish of Mid-American.
It's an exciting time to enter into Mid-America. He informs the crowd that today's show is the first one of a new era.
The bad news is that the show has been reduced from two hours weekly to one hour weekly. The good news is that they have been
picked up by ESPN2. Also, the lower demands for TV time has allowed Mid-America to cut some dead wood from the roster and
to free up some more money to create a better consolidated talent pool.
Other than that Backlund says it is business as usual in Mid-America, and tonight we will hear both from former Mid-Am
champion, Manny Silva, as well as new champion Vendetta!!! The tag team champions Great Canadians will be in action tonight,
as will Al Hardamann and Batista.
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| "Pistol" Greg Pawluk |
Non-Title Tag Team Match
Greg Pawluk & Shane Madison
v
The Great Canadians: Eric Scott & Vincent Regliatti (c)
Scott and Regliatti are very cocky, and underestimate their opponents at the start of the match. Pawluk gets the better
of first Scott and then Regs. He and Madison touble team the champions, and when it turns into a 4-man brawl they again come
up with the advantage. Regliatti though manages to elbow his way out of a cobra clutch attempt by Madison, floats around and
delivers a well executed Northern Lights Suplex for a 2 count. He turns up the pressure on Madison and then after a tag Scott
goes to work with a series of clotheslines and a piledriver. Regs suckers Pawluk to enter the ring, and while long time inept
referee Jurgen Hermann is putting him out of the ring, Regs sneaks to the top turnbuckle and comes off as Scott nails Madison
with another piledriver. This time the stuffed piledriver does the trick.
[The Great Canadians defeated Greg Pawluk & Shane Madison by pinfall at 5:46 after a stuffed piledriver]
Post-Match:
The champions are celebrating their victory in the ring as Pawluk helps Madison to his feet. Suddenly, from the back
comes the former Mid-American champions the Spinebusters (Bryan Caruthers & Jerry Orth). They enter the
ring from behind the champions and lay them out with forearms to the back. Each man nails a champion with a spinebuster slam.
They then pick up the title belts and when the champs stagger to their feet they are again brought down, this time with gold
to the head. The 'busters carefully fold up the belts and place them on the chests of the fallen champions. The fans give
the 'busters a mixture of cheers and boos, so they stop long enough to give a one finger salute to the good folks of the Twin
Cities.
Backstage:
We see Ron Simmons standing just outside a dressing room. He's trying hard to contain a laugh but finally
he can't and bursts out laughing. He turns to the cameraman and asks "did you get it all"? The camera nods up and down.
Michaels replies "great" and laughs some more.
In Ring Promo:
"Vicious" Manny Silva, former Mid-American Heavyweight Champion, comes down to the ring accompanied
by Kimberly Page. He looks a little upset but is trying to control his anger.
First off, he tells the crowd, that as far as he is concerned the Wolfpack are dead. The crowd errupts and cheers the
news, although a smattering of boos are also heard. Silva says that Riggs has jump shipped for Europe's IPW, and the Outsiders
were last seen with April Hunter, Tylene Buck, and Kim Kanner heading down Mexico way to work with CMLL and Victor Quinnoes.
It's funny he says, shaking his head, that he is the one the head office made post a performance bond, and he is the last
man still in town! Even if the Outsiders were still here, the Wolfpack is dead. After watching Hall & Nash beat up Adam
Riggs at Summer in the City, he realized that there is no Wolfpack, there is only the Outsiders. And the Outsiders
are really the insiders, and everyone else is an outsider, living on borrowed time until they turn on you! Well, Manny Silva
has been up and down these roads before, and has always been alone in the past and will always operate alone in the future.
With that, he turns to face Kimberly Page with a snarl on his face, and says, in case you didn't get the idea, scram.
Silva proclaims that unlike the Outsiders he does not need a bunch of scrags at ringside to try and show that he is cool.
He will get the job done on his own. Page looks a bit startled and a bit indignant, but decides she better leave as Silva
looks to be losing his temper.
Now then, he continues, as for you now Vendetta, the new champion of Mid-America. I told you that we get no respect,
that we weren't even the headline at Summer in the City. It was a hard fought contest, and Silva admits that at the
end of it he had a bit more respect for Vendetta then he did going in, and that he is sure the champ respects him a bit
more as well. But make no mistake about it Vendetta, Silva says he is coming to get "his" title back.
Gabriel Argos v Dave "the Leviathan" Batista
The "leviathan" Batista is back in action this week, and he is wrestling against former tag team champion, Gabriel Argos.
The match starts off on the mat, with both men having a sound technical background, but Argos much more so. He keeps Batista
on the mat, thus negating some of his power and size advantage. Batista though brings the match back onto their feet, when,
while being worn down with a side headlock, he scooped Argos up and powered to his feet. He then brought Argos backward with
a suplex. The two men went through several series of whips and moves from the ropes, with Batista finally taking control after
a tilt-a-whirl sideslam. The big man continued to punish Argos with a double underhook suplex, a flying clothesline, and a
fistdrop from the top rope right onto the nose of Argos. The man from Cyprus had just got over a broken nose and the fistdrop
busted it wide open. Batista though did not let up and he took Argos down with a forward Russian legsweep which drove Argos
face first into the mat. Batista turned him over and got a quick 3 count.
[Dave Batista defeated Gabriel Argos by pinfall at 5:29 after a forward Russian legsweep]
Post-Match:
The medics had to come out following this match to help out Gabriel Argos, as it looks like his nose has once again been
broken. In the meantime, with this going on in the ring Batista grabbed a mic. He said there was this fat, stupid looking
Texan running around calling himself the Killer. He says the only way that John Manfried should be called a Killer, is that
because like Jerry Lee Lewis he probably sleeps with his underage cousins.
This of course does not go unchallenged by Dr. John Manfried who comes to the top of the ramp with a
mic. Security comes down and stands in front of him to keep him away from the ring. Manfried says that Batista figures he
is a big man, the Leviathan, because he goes around hurting people, injuring them. Manfried says that will be Batista's downfall.
You see if your going to piss someone off, you shouldn't injure them, you should finish the job. Manfired says he would be
quite willing to finish the job and put Mid-America out of the pain of having to watch Batista, next week on Rage. Batista
readily accepts the match.
JumboTron:
Bob Backlund appears on the JumboTron from his office in the back. He makes an annoucment on behalf
of the Championship Committee (he smiles, and then says "which is ME") that next week on Rage we will have a match to decide
a new #1 contender for the Heavyweight Championship. That match will pit former champion Manny Silva against Ron Simmons.
Backlund thanks the crowd and then rises to his feet but then we hear a door opening and he sits back down. The
camera is still rolling on Backlund and we see his face light up in shock and awe, and hear the unmistakable
clicking of high heels across the office floor. "Hello Bobby" we hear Debra say, and then we see her as she goes
behind the Commish and begins to rub his shoulders. She is wearing a white leather bikini top and a sarong. "May I call
you Bobby" she asks in a soft voice as her painted red fingernails play down the front of his shirt. "Oh, sure miss" is all
he can stammer. "In case you don't know me, my name is Debra, and I was filling an important position on Mr. Larkin's
staff as his executive assistant here at Mid-American wrestling". Suddenly Debra has her sarong in her hands and
she lays it across the lap of the Commissioner. She leans forward, allowing a nice cleavage shot, and whispers into the commissioner's
ear something about hiding that from everyone's view. He just grins and nods, but then suddenly something clicks and he looks
at the camera. "Turn that thing off" he yells, and a second later the JumboTron goes to white noise.
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<<< cue "Wild Thing" by The Troggs >>>
Al Hardamann comes running down to the ring wearing a white "Atari" t-shirt, red wrestling trunks, and
his trademark white wrestling boots with trim and tassels. He grabs a mic and says that even before he came back to Mid-America
he was following the happenings on TV and talking with his good friend Sam Holiday. Hardamann says the one thing that made
him the most angry was this group of America haters, calling themselves Global Warning. And worst of all is that little twerp,
Sammy Yip...
he is interrupted by the PA system
<<< cue "Gimn Sovetskogo soyuza" >>>
The fans boo as Korean manager Sammy Yip comes to the top of the ramp. He tells Hardamann
to shut up and listen for a change, something we all know is difficult for American Imperials. He says that tonight Hardamann
was to wrestle Gregor Kitnitsov. Well after several set-backs as of late, Kitntisov has been sent back to mother Russia.
We have a new member of Global Warning to take care of business tonight.
From the back comes MMA & UFC star Oleg Taktarov !!
Main Event
"Wild Thing" Al Hardamann
v
"Russian Bear" Oleg Taktarov
Hardamann gets in an intial flurry of punches but Taktarov takes him down with an armbar. After working teh armbar for
a bit he punishes the American with several knees to the back, and then works him over to the apron which allows Yip to come
across and slap Hardamann across the face. This draws a stern warning from head referee Buddy Lane. Taktarov nails a Soviet
Suplex, and gets a 2 count. He tries to lift Hardmann up into a torture rack, but Hardamann manages to fight free causing
both men to crash to the ground. The American takes over with a series of hiptosses, and then biels the Soviet half way across
the ring, before following up with a flying dropkick to the back which sends the Soviet out of the ring.
Taktarov stalls for time, and then when he gets the chance he reaches under the bottom rope and yanks at the feet of
Hardamann pulling him out of the ring. Taktarov rams Hardamann's head into the ringpost, and then bulldogs him to the ground.
Taktarov scoops up Hardamann in a fireman's carry and then bodyslams him to the ground through his legs. He rolls the Wild
Thing back inside the ring. Hardamann tries to make a comeback but he's been busted open by that shot to the ringpost and
he looks very unsteady on his feet. After several punches and kicks, Hardamann tries a standing dropkick but Taktarov just
brushes him to the side. The Soviet follows up with a pumphandle powerslam in the middle of the ring. Taktarov delivers two
consecutive kneebreakers and then puts on a kneebar, getting Hardamann to tap out.
[Oleg Taktarov defeated Al Hardamann by submission at 7:02 with a kneebar]
Post-Match:
Taktarov picked up Hardamann and threw him through the ropes to the floor below. Yip entered the ring and grabbed a mic.
He said this should be a lesson to all Americans, especially Sam Holiday. Do not mess with Global Warning.
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JumboTron:
The JumboTron fires up, and we see Ron Simmons sitting in a dressing room. Beside him is a rather buxom
looking older redhead. They are looking straight at the camera. Simmons says "you got it?", and the camera nods. Simmons turns
to the lady and says, "okay, now i'll be right outside. Remember, he has a bit of a short fuse, so whatever you do....and
I can't emphasize this enough...don't call him poodle."
The camera flickers out, and when it flicks back on we see Manny Silva enter the ring. Judging by the
foliage partially blocking the camera view, he does not realize he is being taped. He has a piece of paper in his hand,
and is looking pretty upset.
"What the hell is this all about", says a befuddled Silva. "An image consultant?"
The redhead speaks, "yes, Mr. Silva it is a gift from your associates, Mr. Hall and Mr. Nash. They thought you could
use a bit of polish. My name is Paulette Young".
Silva just about implodes from keeping his rage inside. "Look lady, first off Hall and Nash are no longer my associates,
they are just asses, no o-ciates in those swine. Secondly, image has nothing to do with my sucess in the ring. It's called
guts and ~inner fury."
The consultant remains calm. "Well I can see you are going to be a very tough sell, Mr. Silva, so..."
"Oh please, just call me Manny..or Manuel if you prefer".
The redhead smiles, seeing that her charms are starting to pay off.
"Okay, Manuel, I will cut straight to the point. Your nickname..."
"Vicious"
"Yes, that;s the one"
"What's wrong with that?"
"Well, you see, it's just kind of, well underwhelming..."
"Underwhelming?"
"Yes, and frankly not very..vicious..at all"
"Really?"
"Hardly strikes fear in someone's heart. More something someone would call their dog then their Heavyweight Champion."
"Dog?"
"Is that what i said?"
"Yes it is."
"Oh, okay"
"What kind of dog, lady?" Silva is getting agitated again.
"That's not important, what I mean is that you need a new one. You see, often nicknames if not effective make people
associate someone with exactly the opposite. Like self-depravating humor."
"What?"
"Well, like calling someone who is really big, "Tiny", or someone who is bald, "poo....err...i mean Curly".
"What did you just say?"
"Curly. I said Curly. Look Mr., Manuel." she pauses. "When people hear you called Vicious, they think just the opposite,
they think you are a pussy cat".
"No one thinks I'm a pussy cat lady. Hell I've been banned in more states then..well..more states then I can name. I
had to post a performance bond for chrissakes. Everyone knows I'm vicious as Jack the Ripper himself".
The redhead shakes her head. "Doesn't work. You need a new one. Something opposite of what you want them to associate
you with."
"Oh, I get it. So if I was really big and I wanted them to remember that, then I would call myself Tiny".
"Yes that's it" the redhead says with a lot of zeal.
"Okay. Well I hate when they call me." he stops and looks at her full of hesitation.
"Call you what?"
"Nevermind"
"You sure? It would help me if I knew"
"Okay, they mock me, and call me Poodle"
The redhead has to turn her head to prevent laughing. Subconsciously Silva pats down his 'fro. She turns around,
"sorry eyelash in my eye".
"So what kind of nickname can I get so they stop calling me Poodle?"
The redhead rises to her feet, and tells Silva, "I'll have to go back to the office and brainstorm that with my colleagues.
Good day Manuel". She shakes his hand and leaves the office.
Alone in the office Silva mutters, "I hate when they call me Poodle".
In-Ring Promo:
The red carpet has been rolled out in the ring. Mr. Bob Backlund and interviewer Pamela Paulshock are on hand to present
the WWA Mid-American Heavyweight Championship belt to Vendetta, following his big victory at Summer in the City over Manny
Silva.
Before they present the belt they give Vendetta a chance to speak. He gives a pretty much generic speech
thanking the fans, and the promotion, including Mr. Larkin for giving him the chance when others wanted to hold him back.
He's wrapping up his speech when the inevitable occurs. Manny Silva comes running down from the back. He
doesn't ambush Vendetta instead going right after him with a frontal attack. The two exchange punches and then Vendetta drops
like a stone. You can see that Silva is wearing brass knux! He straddles the champ, lifts his head with one hand and nails
him again with the brass knux. Vendetta is busted wide open. The crowd cheers as Ron Simmons comes into the
ring to try and make the save. Silva though is expecting him and catches him with a boot to the gut, and then hits him with
the brass knux to the head. He throws Simmons out of the ring, and the drags Vendetta to the ropes.
With several Mid-Am officials trying to wave him off Silva wraps the ring ropes around the neck of Vendetta. He then
grabs his feet and starts to bounce him up and down, so the ropes are choking him even more. Vendetta is losing consciousness
when the commissioner Bob Backlund has finally seen enough. He tries to talk Silva out of it, but just gets shoved away. When
a couple of refs try and free Vendetta from the ropes Silva attacks them. Then finally Silva is dropped when Backlund ~waffles
him across the back with a steel chair. Silva is on his knees, and tries to get back up, so Backlund gives him another chairshot.
This time Silva is on his face and stays down, but Backlund has now lost it. He snaps. He nails Silva in the back of the head
with two more chairshots before being restrained by referees Buddy Lane, Jimmy Appleseed, and Melissa Coates.
FADE TO BLACK
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