May 23, 2010

Chelsea Anderson is seen in the studio with a smile on her face. She winks for the camera as we prepare for the latest edition of Assault.

Chelsea Anderson - Welcome to Countdown! I am your host Chelsea Anderson and I know how eager you are to see this week's Assault, so let's get right to the stuff you need to know before our show starts. Last week on Warriors, we saw something amazing as Rated R was set to team with John Vallance and Gayle Smith against Shannon Skanes, Bruce Miller and Kathy Smith! Let's see what happened.

We go to a taped shot from Warriors and we see John Vallance holding Bruce Miller in a sleeper hold while the fans chant that Vallance sucks. Shannon is seen reaching into the ring for a tag.

Ricky Simms - Well, Vallance is fighting this match bravely, but both Gayle and Rated R didn't bother to show up for the party. What happens now?

Henry Lesher - Vallance wins a handicap match.

Bruce fights to get to his feet and then starts elbowing Vallance in the gut to break the hold. He then whips Vallance into his corner where Shannon gives him a right hook to the jaw and then he staggers back to Bruce who picks Vallance up and sets to deliver a piledriver. He gives Vallance a piledriver and then goes for the pin. 1...2.... Orlock charges in and attacks Miller with a kendo stick to the back which causes the referee to call for the bell.

Ricky Simms - Orlock makes the save, but he gets his  manager disqualified in the process.

Henry Lesher - Hey, he saw what was happening and he knew it wasn't right.

Orlock pulls Vallance from the ring while the crowd boos and Shannon stands inside the ring and challenges Orlock to come into the ring and make things interesting. While Orlock pulls Vallance up the ramp, we see HeadRush charge down the ramp and attack Orlock with a clothesline to the back of the neck, sending him face first to the ramp while security rushes out to separate these combatants. HeadRush fights off the security team and we fade back to Chelsea Anderson in the studio.

Chelsea Anderson - Well, the fall out from this is simple. Orlock will face HeadRush on the next edition of Warriors inside a steel cage for the Inter-Continental Title. John Vallance has challenged Bruce Miller to a singles match. Now, that's going to make for some interesting action on Warriors, but let's get to what is happening on tonight's Assault. Enjoy the show!

Chelsea blows a kiss to the camera and we fade to black momentarily. We then hear "I Disappear" by Metallica and see images of Effing Legendary, Dorian Devilyn, Rated R, Slim Pickens, Wren SilverPhoenix, The Moose, Vesuvius, Bullrush and Lucy Johnson before we head to ringside where Ricky Simms and Henry Lesher are once again ready to call tonight's action.

Bullrush vs. Mystic

"I'm Not an Angel" by Halestorm plays as Megan Dela Vega comes out on the stage and is announced as the challenger for the Vivid-Gore Title tonight. She stands on stage and looks out to the crowd only for a moment before she is attacked from behind by Bullrush. He sends her down to the stage with a kick to the back followed by a headlock into a bulldog while the referee calls for the bell and this hardcore match is started. Bullrush picks Mystic up over his shoulder and runs her towards the backdrop for the stage. Instead, Mystic pulls herself off of Bullrush and then shoves him shoulder first into the frame for the entrance. She then chop blocks him down to one knee and then gives him a roundhouse kick to the chest. She tries for the pin right there. 1...2... kick out by Bullrush.

Ricky Simms - The defending champ with the ambush, but Mystic with the comeback here.

Henry Lesher - Well, at least we are starting off with violence. That is always a good thing.

Mystic stands Bullrush up and then pulls him to the ramp before she gives him a snap mare that sends him rolling down the ramp to ringside. She rushes down the ramp and then puts the boots to the champ. Mystic then goes over to the fans, shoves one aside and then picks up the chair they had been sitting on. Mystic folds it and then smashes it across the back of Bullrush. She then drops the chair on the floor and then sets Bullrush for a DDT onto it. Instead, Bullrush straightens up and gives Mystic a vertical suplex to the floor which appears to hurt both wrestlers. They both stay down for a few moments which causes the referee to start counting them both down. Mystic then kips up to her feet and again grabs the chair. She slides it into the ring and then she rolls herself in, picks up the chair and awaits Bullrush there while the fans start a chant for the champ.

Ricky Simms - Two weeks ago, he became a double champion in this company. Now, he is defending the title already. The fans clearly respect the champ.

Henry Lesher - Maybe they are finally appreciating real wrestlers.

Bullrush gets to his feet on the floor and then pulls himself onto the apron. Mystic goes for the chair shot to the head, but he ducks it, shoulder blocks her through the ropes and then he uses the ropes to dive through and spear her to the mat. Bullrush then grabs the chair from her grip and slaps the mat with it a few times while the fans cheer him on. Bullrush then rears back and drills her across the back with the chair. He then drops the chair to the mat and shakes his head as he slowly pulls her up. Mystic manages to hit Bullrush with a series of punches to the gut and then backdrops him. Bullrush lands on his feet and gives Mystic a standing dropkick which sends her down face first to the mat. Bullrush then goes to the ropes and climbs to the second rope. He lands a elbow to the spine on Mystic from there.

Ricky Simms - Bullrush is in control here.

Henry Lesher - Hey, he's tough enough to have two belts. He can beat this girl.

Bullrush signals that he is going to finish this. He grabs Megan by the hair and pulls her to her feet. She gives him a jawbreaker for his troubles and then she rolls herself out to the floor. She is then seen pulling brass knuckles from her boot. She puts them on while the champ exits the ring. She goes for the knuckles shot, but Bullrush blocks it, gives her a headbutt and then gives her a spinebuster to the floor. He then smirks as he picks her up over his shoulder and then delivers The Onslaught to the floor where he goes for the pin. 1...2...3! Bullrush wins and retains his title belt.

Ricky Simms - Helluva fight there and the champ retains!

Henry Lesher - Was there any doubt? Well, I am ready to go home.

Bullrush heads up the ramp with his arms raised and we then head backstage.

Regina Belmont is seen backstage with Ray Dees.

Ray Dees - I understand you're upset with your opponent not showing up tonight.

Regina Belmont - That's an understatement. I can understand Kira not wanting to look ugly in comparison to me, but she has deprived the fans of seeing me, the most beautiful woman in the CWA.

Kenneth Hill then steps in and between Ray and Regina.

Kenneth Hill - This is what's wrong with the CWA, this right here. See, Southern Comfort are the tag champions. We are not booked. How does this happen? So, I guess it's time to throw down for us.

Ray Dees - I was talking to Regina.

Kenneth Hill - Ray, you're just happy a woman in this company still exists with a retraining order against you. Makes sense since Regina's ego will keep any man a hundred feet from her.

Regina gasps and Kenneth rolls his eyes.

Kenneth Hill - Don't act surprised I am putting you down. You get paid for worse than that. In two weeks at the next Assault, it's an open challenge... again. See, somewhere and somehow a team has to come forward worthy of challenging us. I mean, they won't beat us, but they have to be in our league at least. We have to be fighting champions. God knows there aren't many of those in this company.

He walks off and we head back to the ring.

Vesuvius/Athena vs. Cass Smith/Rose Lemieux

"Bad Medicine" by Die Mannequin plays as Rose Lemieux comes out, arm in arm with Cass Smith. Rose gets cheers and we wonder if any of them are for Cass, who was a hated man when he was known as Stan Smith. They make their way down the ramp and then Cass jumps onto the ring apron to hold the ropes open for Rose. She winks at him before she steps through the ropes into the ring. Cass then steps into the ring and their music fades. We then hear "Fuhre Mich" by Rammstein and Vesuvius walks out onto the stage with Athena. They also get cheers, though theirs are mixed with boos. Vesuvius makes his way down the ramp to ringside and then pulls himself onto the ring apron while Athena takes her place at ringside. Vesuvius points to Cass and says he doesn't want any part of destroying Rose. Cass has a few words with Rose and then agrees with Vesuvius. Rose drops and rolls herself out to the floor which actually draws boos from the crowd. Vesuvius steps through the ropes into the ring and the bell sounds to start what is now a singles match.

Ricky Simms - Vesuvius, in an odd move for him, doesn't want a part of fighting with a woman.

Henry Lesher - Cass called him out and hid behind Rose to do it. The fight is between Cass and Vesuvius.

Cass moves in and locks up with Vesuvius. The two of them grapple into the ropes where the referee asks for a clean break. Cass backs off and takes a forearm smash to the jaw from Vesuvius. Vesuvius then headbutts Cass to the mat and then stomps on him a few times. Rose can be heard cheering Cass on from ringside. Vesuvius then stands Cass up, whips him off the ropes and misses a clothesline when Cass ducks it before giving Vesuvius a knee to the side and then an Angle Slam to the mat where he goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Vesuvius.

Ricky Simms - Cass is showing a lot of fight for a guy who hasn't wrestled in the CWA in a long time.

Henry Lesher - Well, Vesuvius is taking him lightly. He'll take over in a moment here.

Cass stands Vesuvius up, whips him into the corner buckle and then goes for a shoulder block there. Instead, Vesuvius gives him a knee lift to the gut and then gives him a series of knife edge chops to the chest which echo to the rafters. Vesuvius then picks Cass up and give him a press slam to the mat and then stands on his chest while Rose is again heard trying to encourage Cass from ringside. Athena makes her way around the ring and yells at Rose to shut up. Rose has a few words with Athena and then they start brawling which draws cheers from the crowd. Inside the ring, Vesuvius stands Cass up and sets for a vertical suplex, but it's blocked and Cass gives Vesuvius a vertical suplex to the mat instead.

Ricky Simms - Action inside and outside the ring in this one. Athena and Rose don't appear to like one another.

Henry Lesher - What is it with you? Of course they don't like each other.

Cass stands Vesuvius up and then whips him through the ropes and out to the floor, not far from where the ladies are still fighting. Cass rolls himself out to the floor and then stands Vesuvius up before ramming his head into the steel ring steps. He then rolls Vesuvius into the ring before doing the same himself. Cass then calls out to Athena. Athena turns her attention to Cass which allows Rose to then gives her a superkick to the chin. Cass then goes to the ropes in the corner and makes his way to the top. Vesuvius gets to his feet and takes a flying body press to the mat from Cass who then goes for the pin. 1...2...3! Cass pulls off an upset with the win over Vesuvius!

Ricky Simms - The fans are shocked.

Henry Lesher - I am, too. I guess not every Smith is a loser after all, just Kathy.

Cass rolls himself out to the floor and then starts making his way up the ramp. The lights then go out for a moment and, when they come back up, we see Black Panther inside the ring over the fallen Vesuvius. He puts the boots to him and then motions for a microphone.

Black Panther - So sorry to invade Assault like this. You see, Warriors needs a new champion. I am the greatest wrestler that has never held that title, so I am starting out by sending a message to a former champ like Vesuvius here. Dark Forces is back and under new leadership.

The lights go out for another moment. Panther is nowhere to be seen when they come back up.

Neriah Sweet is backstage with Wyatt Gibson, who is directing men to bring party items in from a truck.

Neriah Sweet - What's going on?

Wyatt Gibson - I have made a giant acquisition for this company. Ryzz will set the CWA on fire. He is a future champion. I also signed on LA Trash after convincing her to go by her given name, Tricia Smith. This girl is going places. Oh, and I signed her stable, the BFF who will be there at ringside.

Neriah Sweet - Kira Yakamoto's group?

Wyatt pauses.

Wyatt Gibson - Well, no, they're Tricia's BFF girls.

Neriah Sweet - And you never thought of how Kira would take that?

Wyatt Gibson - Maybe Kira can fight Tricia then, battle of the little sisters!

Shannon Skanes enters the picture and looks upset.

Shannon Skanes - Team BFF... Tricia's BFF.... God, this is it Wyatt! You want to have a party for the arrival of Ryzz? He's not here tonight. What the hell kind of party are you going to throw?

Wyatt Gibson - I had intended to bring out some clowns, make balloon animals and maybe bring out a man who puts his head inside a lynx's mouth.

Shannon Skanes - You know, with Warriors expenses and the return of Dark Forces, I had expected some restraint here. I really had.

Wyatt Gibson - Fox News said the recession is over.

Shannon Skanes - You're fired, Wyatt.

Wyatt Gibson - But... how will my sister and I survive?

Shannon Skanes - I'm not firing Jordan, just you Wyatt. This is the last straw. I'll let your replacement see you out.

Wyatt Gibson - My replacement?

Max Cameron walks in while Shannon heads out. The crowd actually cheers seeing this on the big screen.

“I Hate Everything About You” by Three Days Grace plays as Rated R walks down the ramp from the entrance. He ignores the loud booing from the crowd, and walks around the ring to grab a microphone from the ring announcer. The music fades as he steps into the ring, pacing back and forth as he starts to talk.

Rated R - Things have changed, recently. Myst was injured, which was a problem for me. It was causing all kinds of issues. Screwing up my plans. I had to come up with a new game, and though it took a while, I managed to think of a pastime that I think I might actually enjoy. But, in order for the new game to be fully appreciated by all involved, the rules need to be explained clearly. For that, I’d like to ask Shannon Skanes to join me in the ring right now.

He looks to the entrance ramp as fans cheer, but after long moments, it’s apparent that Shannon has no intention of coming down. Rated R shrugs, and walks to one of the back corners of the ring, dragging himself up to sit on the top turnbuckle as he speaks again.

Rated R - Shannon… this thing between us has been going on for a long, long while now. It’s easy enough to just say that it’s just because I’m a jerk, who’s gone out of his way to harm you, your family, and your business. It’s easy enough to say that my own actions are the cause of the tension between us. But, you’re been running a successful wrestling company for years. And I’ve been your biggest star for a good portion of that. Hell, I took a year off, and you still managed to cash in on me, just by having your stars mention me on air two or three times a week. I’m the guy that draws in your money. You’re the guy who lets me have a good time with my job. I think it’s important for us to finally set the record straight, and tell the world why we are constantly at each other’s throats.

He goes quiet for just a moment before continuing.

Rated R - It’s Myst. Or, rather, my years long unhealthy obsession with her. You were fine with it back when it was just me being all crazy focused on finally beating her. But, then… when you reopened this latest version of the CWA, things changed, didn’t they? Myst and I end up in bed together. That wasn’t so bad for you though. You’d already moved on, married Kathy Smith, and you were fine with it. But then, when you actually saw the footage of Myst and me together, something clicked for you, didn’t it? You started to wonder just how long she and I had been connected like that. I mean, you had to be asking yourself just how many years of your marriage she spent coming to me to get what you couldn’t give her. How many times were you in bed with her, that she was wishing it was me.

“Deep” by Nine Inch Nails plays as the crowd explodes. Shannon Skanes walks to the ring, looking angry, never taking his eyes off of Rated R. The owner steps through the ropes as Rated R gets down off of the tunrbuckle. They meet in the center of the ring, standing a few feet apart.

Rated R - Yeah, I knew that’d get you out here.

Shannon motions for Rated R to give him the microphone, but Ryan shakes his head.

Rated R - I didn’t call you out to talk, Shan. I just wanted a chance to explain the rules of the new game to you, face to face, in a gentlemanly fashion. See, I was trying to save your company. I didn’t see any point in destroying it if it wasn’t worth anything. But, with Myst out of action, I just can’t. I can’t do it. You don’t have anybody else on the roster that’s capable of saving the CWA. So that part of the plan had to go out the window. And the thought of simply destroying the company when it’s worth is as low as it is right now bores me.

Shannon gestures with his hand in an attempt to get Rated R to the point of his speech, obvious impatiens evident on his face.

Rated R - So, the new game is this. I’m going to come after you, and your family, directly. Forget the CWA. Forget the company. Forget the titles, or the wins and loses. I’m coming after you. Sure, you say… that’s not such a big deal. I’ve been harassing you for years now. Which, is true, but, I have to point out… when you were married to Myst, she could at least handle herself. Your son and daughter knew the rules. They knew they had to be careful, and what they had to do to stay safe. I’ve got to ask… does Kathy understand what it means when I say I’m going to go after her? Does she get that she shouldn’t even be opening her own mail, for fear of just what I might have put in that box the UPS guy delivered to her in the morning? What about her family? Her mother, father, sisters, brothers, in-laws, uncles, aunts, cousins. Have you sat down with them as a group, to warn them? To inform them of just what is waiting? Did you even bother to explain it to them?

Shannon starts shouting at Rated R, telling him off, jabbing his finger into Ryan’s chest. Rated R listens to the string of insults, a smile on his face, hands raised in surrender as he backs off a step.

Rated R - Okay! You don’t think I’m that big a deal. I get it. I really do understand. I’m not going to try and argue the point with you. I just wanted to explain the rules. And really, there’s only one rule that matters in this whole game, and that is this… every day that I walk… your family is at risk. Every single moment between right now, and when you find a way to stop me… your family is at risk. It’s up to you to put a stop to me, Shannon. It’s up to you to keep them safe. It’s up to you, Shannon, to be the hero. And just in case you don’t believe me, I’ve just gotta ask this… have you spoken to your son, Noah, in the last couple days?

That is enough for Shannon. The owner jumps at Rated R, bringing him to the mat with a flurry of blows. Shannon keeps beating on Rated R, who scrambles and claws his way to the ropes, and pulls himself under the bottom rope to the floor, away from the angered owner. Shannon stands in the ring, the crowd going wild at his display, and shouts at Rated R to get back and fight. Rated R backs away from the ring, up the ramp, clutching the side of his head where Shannon’s fists made impact.

Rated R - Start calling around to hospitals, Shannon. I really doubt that Noah is with it enough yet to tell them who he is. And I promise that, with the way I left him, there’s no chance of some nurse recognizing him from his time on TV. The game has begun, Shannon. Time for you to step up and play.

With that, Rated R retreats to the back stage area, with Shannon still standing in the ring, screaming at him to fight like a man. The crowd is still cheering loudly for the owner.

Ricky Simms - I really hate Ryan.

Henry Lesher - And I love him more and more.

Kathy Smith is rushing towards the ring when her sister Tricia heads her off.

Tricia Smith - You gonna congratulate me, sis?

Kathy Smith - I have to get to Shannon.

Tricia Smith - He's probably fine. It's not like Rated R attacked him. You going to wish me luck inside the ring?

Kathy Smith - Against Kira?

Tricia Smith - No, not against Kira. My BFF team and me face her and her BFF team at Sunstroke actually. I worked that out with Jordan after signing my match for next week.

Kathy Smith - I don't think you should be inside the ring right away. You need training.

Tricia Smith - Well, I am fighting next week. Don't worry. It's not a hardcore match or anything crazy.

Kathy Smith - Against who?

Tricia Smith - Jordan told me he couldn't wait to sign on the dotted line when he heard I had been brought into the company. I guess someone told him before tonight.

Kathy Smith - Who?

Tricia Smith - Rated R, isn't that awesome?!

The color drains from Kathy's face.

JXD vs. First Degree

"Nymphetamine" by Cradle of Filth plays as JXD steps out onto the stage and the crowd gives him a negative reaction which doesn't appear to phase the Uncensored legend. He makes his way down the ramp to ringside and then pulls himself onto the ring apron before stepping through the ropes into the ring. He paces there while his music fades and then "Snuff" by Slipknot starts to play and First Degree comes out to a solid pop from a crowd which has apparently decided he is the lesser of two evils. He makes his way down the ramp to ringside and then pulls himself onto the ring apron before stepping through the ropes into the ring which allows the referee to call for the bell and start the action. JXD and First Degree circle one another.

Ricky Simms - Well, this match can only be won by submission and neither of these men are known for giving up.

Henry Lesher - That means a good match, so shut up and let me enjoy this.

JXD and First Degree lock in to a test of strength. First Degree shows early signs of winning that, so JXD knees him in the gut, headbutts him and then gives him a northern lights suplex to the mat. JXD then stands First Degree up, whips him into the corner buckle and then charges in for a series of shoulder blocks which are an effort to wear First Degree down. JXD then sits Degree on the top rope and then sets him for a superplex. Degree instead eye gouges JXD and then shoves him down to the mat. Degree then steps up on the top rope and then lands a flying elbow smash to the chest on JXD. He then pulls JXD to the middle of the ring and applies a Boston Crab. The referee checks for a submission, but JXD refuses to give up.

Ricky Simms - This is our first submission hold, applied by First Degree.

Henry Lesher - I figure JXD wins this one since he is the better wrestler. It's not even close.

JXD reaches out for the ropes, but he is to far away. He then pushes himself up from the mat and then starts to drag himself towards the ropes. He lunges for and manages to grab the bottom rope on his next effort and then he pulls himself out to the floor. First Degree is right behind and takes a jawbreaker from JXD who then gives First Degree a flapjack to the floor. JXD then stands over First Degree and shakes his head. He stands Degree up and runs him shoulder first into the steel corner post and then rolls him into the ring before doing the same himself. He then pulls Degree to the middle of the ring and then places him in a camel clutch. The referee then checks for a submission on Degree, but he refuses to submit when asked.

Ricky Simms - I don't see either of these wrestlers giving up.

Henry Lesher - Then I will be happy.

Degree is now the one trying to push himself up from the mat. JXD struggles to maintain his hold. Sensing this is not going to work out in his favor, JXD releases Degree, stands him up and whips him off the ropes before giving him a backdrop to the mat. JXD then leg drops Degree to the throat and then he tries to places Degree in a Boston Crab, but Degree kicks JXD into the corner and then jumps to his feet. Degree and JXD start trading punches while the fans cheer. JXD then ducks a punch, knees Degree in the gut and then gives him a gutwrench suplex to the mat. JXD then pulls Degree into the corner and then places his throat over the bottom rope before choking him with it. The referee threatens to disqualify JXD for his tactics, and JXD breaks the choke before the fatal five count.

Ricky Simms - JXD showed us a glimpse of his violent streak there.

Henry Lesher - This company hasn't come close to seeing how violent a man he is.

JXD stands Degree up, whips him off the ropes and Degree and JXD then collide shoulder to shoulder. Degree then gives JXD a short arm clothesline to the mat. Degree then stands JXD up, whips him off the ropes and dropkicks him back down to the mat. Degree then goes to the ropes while the fans cheer. JXD gets to his feet and Degree goes for a missile dropkick. JXD side steps that and then applies the Katahajimi on First Degree. Degree panics and reaches out for the ropes. Degree then starts fading and the referee checks on him. Degree's arm drops and the referee calls for the bell, awarding the match to JXD. The crowd boos while JXD rolls himself out to the floor.

Ricky Simms - JXD with the win over First Degree.

Henry Lesher - Degree never gave up, though.

Ricky Simms - The rear naked choke cuts off oxygen to the brain. He wasn't fighting his way out of it, so the referee did what he had to do.

Henry Lesher - I say let the match continue.

Shannon Skanes is seen in his office on the phone.

Shannon Skanes - What's his status? What happened? You don't know? He's been there over twenty four hours and you don't know? No, I'll be there in an hour.

Shannon slams the phone down and curses while Max Cameron enters the office.

Max Cameron - You wanted to see me?

Shannon Skanes - Look, it's odd enough that I would choose you to be the GM, but the Ryan thing is why really. This guy is out of control and needs to be reigned in. I want Tricia's debut match called off.

Max Cameron - It's a binding contract.

Shannon Skanes - She's a kid.

Max Cameron - And old enough to sign a contract in the CWA. Wyatt opened the door for her and there's nothing I can do here.

Shannon Skanes - I can't let this happen. You know that. If anyone understands the meaning of family...

Max Cameron - It's why we buried the hatchet. I get it. My hands are tied, though.

Shannon Skanes - Two weeks... no way he walks out of the ring under his own power.

Max Cameron - You want to give him lawsuit material?

Shannon Skanes - I am going to send that man to hell. Mark my words, Max.

Max Cameron - You can't go off. It's what he wants.

Shannon storms out of the office and we return to the ring.

Effing Legendary vs. Dorian Devilyn

"Cowboys From Hell" by Pantera plays as Effing Legendary makes his way onto the stage. He makes his way down the ramp to ringside while the crowd gives him a mixed response. He steps up onto the ring apron and then steps through the ropes into the ring. He shakes his head as he looks towards the fans and then he throws an insult in the referee's direction. Static is heard on the PA system, then a voice in an Irish accent that says, "Forgive them Father. For they no not what they do" Then Dorian's theme hits and he walks out from the entranceway with his head down and his hands together in prayer his platinum rosary is hanging from around his wrist. He continues till the end of the entrance way, then he casually moves his hands out to his sides and looks up with his eyes closed. Then the sprinkler system rains fake blood over the entire arena. Dorian continues to walk down to the ring. He gets into the ring and puts his rosary around his neck. The crowd sound rather unpleased with the blood having rained down on them, but an unfazed referee calls for the bell to start this match.

Ricky Simms - This should be intense.

Henry Lesher - I haven't seen that much blood since the last time Rihanna talked out of turn.

Ricky Simms - You're terrible, Doc.

Dorian and Legenday circle one another and then move in for a collar and elbow tie up. They then back off before anything occurs there. Legendary then signals for a test of strength and Dorian looks at him suspiciously. He puts one hand up and locks with Legendary. Dorian then looks to lock the other hand, but both men back away at the last moment, drawing boos from the crowd. They look ready to try the test of strength again, but again they back down.

Ricky Simms - What the hell kind of mind games are these two playing?

Henry Lesher - You know, this looks like...

Dorian and Legendary then reach out and actually shake hands. They then sit down inside the ring and then they start thumb wrestling while a baffled referee looks on and shrugs towards the timekeeper.

Ricky Simms - What the hell?

Henry Lesher - I.... I.... where's the violence?

Dorian shouts at the referee about not paying attention to the thumb war going on in the center of the ring. Angry fans boo and start to litter the ring with garbage. Dorian then declares to the referee that he's the winner, that he had pinned his opponent's thumb down. The referee just shakes his head and exits the ring, calling for the bell. Dorian is announced as the winner, though the louder and louder boos from the fans would state that both men won, pulling one over on the crowd tonight. A very loud "bullshit" chant can be heard throughout the arena.

Ricky Simms - This is insanity.

Henry Lesher - It's brilliant. They are giving the entire CWA the finger.

Dorian and Effing Legendary exit the ring and start up the ramp together while we then head backstage.

Kathy Smith is seen with Jordan Gibson in the hallway outside of a locker room.

Kathy Smith - What in the hell would you let Tricia sign that for?

Jordan Gibson - Because it seemed that....

Wren SilverPhoenix emerges from the locker room.

Wren SilverPhoenix - Kathy, you need to learn when to shut up. No on gives a damn about your sister. Did you see the mockery Dorian and that Effing guy just made of this place? Have yo heard the things JXD has said?

Kathy Smith - You're just as bad for that, Wren.

Wren SilverPhoenix - Hey, I know this place sucks. I have been here longer, so I have a right to complain. These guys are just driving me insane. They're worse than me.

Kathy Smith - Then I'll let you shut them up.

Wren SilverPhoenix - What?

Kathy Smith - Show Dorian what the CWA is made of at the next Assault.

Wren SilverPhoenix - Which leaves his buddy there...

Kathy Smith - Let's see where JD Mohr stands in this battle. He fights Effing Legendary in a non-title fight. If Legendary wins, he gets a spot at Sunstroke inside the Sanitarium.

Wten SilverPhoenix - I want in the Sanitarium!

Kathy Smith - *smirks* No, we have a different circle of hell for you, Wren.

Kathy walks off with Jordan while Wren doesn't look happy.

Rated R vs. Slim Pickens

"Big Pimpin'" by Jay-Z plays as Slim Pickens comes out onto the stage where the crowd gives him a hero's welcome. He stands on stage and soaks in their reaction for a few moments before he makes his way down the ramp to ringside, Kelly coming out to follow him down and she gets a solid reaction as well. Slim then steps up onto the ring apron before he steps through the ropes into the ring. He tests the ropes while his music fades and we hear the opening chords of "I Hate Everything About You" and Rated R comes out to some of the loudest boos we have heard tonight. He shrugs towards the crowd and then we see he has a microphone in hand.

Rated R - The CWA crowd never liked hearing the truth. I just wanted to let you people know that next week is a lesson that needs to be taught. Tricia will thank me for it. Kathy will thank me for it, too. It is always better to learn sooner rather than later. Slim is about to get a lesson himself.

Rated R tosses the microphone aside and then makes his way down the ramp to ringside. He then steps up onto the ring apron and has a few words with Slim. He steps through the ropes into the ring and the referee calls for the bell. Rated R scowls at Sammy Belmont and tells her she is not at the level to call his match tonight and tells her to leave the ring. Sammy shakes her head. Rated R then gives her a knee lift to the gut and then whips her head first through the ropes and out to the floor. Slim takes advantage of this and gives Rated R a series of knife edge chops to the chest and then snap mares him to the mat. Slim then places Rated R in a grapevine submission hold while Steve Hawkins comes out to the ring as a replacement for the injured Sammy Belmont.

Ricky Simms - Ryan cheap shots the ref and isn't disqualified?

Henry Lesher - I guess they realize it was foolish to send that idiot into Ryan's ring. They would be right about that.

Rated R refuses to submit when asked by the referee and then he starts showing signs of powering out of the hold. Kelly is heard shouting her encouragement to Slim from ringside even as Rated R gets to his feet and then brings his head back to meet the chin of Slim, allowing him to break free of the hold. Rated R then turns and starts landing rights and lefts to the side of the head on Slim. Rated R then eye gouges Slim, whips him off the ropes and then knees him in the gut before giving him a tilt a whirl backbreaker to the mat where he goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Slim. Rated R then stands Slim up, whips him off the ropes and then gives him a clothesline to the mat before giving him a leg drop to the chest. He again goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Slim.

Ricky Simms - Slim is tough. You're not going to pin him after only a couple of moves.

Henry Lesher - Slim is a joke, always has been. His time had passed.

Rated R stands Slim up, whips him off the ropes and then backdrops him to the mat. He goes for another leg drop, but Slim rolls out of the way and then rolls himself out to the floor. Rated R follows close behind. He grabs Slim, turns him around and takes a thumb to the eye from Slim. Slim then gives Rated R a series of rights and lefts before he rams his head into the ring apron. Slim then whips Ryan shoulder first into the barrier at ringside. Slim then rolls Rated R into the ring before doing the same himself. Slim goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by Rated R. Slim then stands rated R up, whips him off the ropes and then both men clothesline one another to the mat and the referee starts the count on them.

Ricky Simms - Both men down. Who gets up first?

Henry Lesher - Ryan, not even close.

On the three count, Slim gets to his hands and knees first. He then grabs Rated R by the hair and pulls him up as they both get to their feet. Rated R gives Slim a series of punches to the gut and then gives him a double legged takedown and into an ankle lock submission hold. Slim kicks Rated R away with his free leg and then jumps to his feet. Rated R misses with a punch as Slim dodges it and then knees Rated R in the ribs before giving him a snap suplex to the mat. He stands Ryan up and delivers another snap suplex to the mat. He then stands Rated R up and gives him another snap suplex to make it three and then he tries for a pin. 1...2... Rated R rolls a shoulder out. Slim shakes his head as he stands Ryan up and whips him into the corner buckle. He then goes for a monkey flip, but Rated R shoves him away instead. He then climbs to the second rope. He goes for a double axe handle smash, but takes a punch to the gut from Slim instead. Slim then eye gouges Rated R before raking his eyes along the top rope. Slim then picks Rated R up and gives him a piledriver to the mat and goes for the pin as the fans cheer. 1...2... Rated R gets a foot on the bottom rope.

Ricky Simms - The fans were on their feet their as they thought that was it.

Henry Lesher - No way he pins Ryan, not a chance.

Slim stands Rated R up, whips him off the ropes and misses a clothesline as Rated R ducks it, picks Slim up and gives him the Restricted to the mat and then goes for the pin. 1...2...3! Rated R ekes out a win this week over Slim Pickens. The crowd boos as he leaves the ring and tells the camera he called it. Next up is little Tricia.

Ricky Simms - That man is scum. Slim just had to get the ring rust off.

Henry Lesher - That old man is all rust. You get the rust off, he really will be Slim.

The fans show they still have garbage to throw as it rains down on Rated R as he makes his way up the ramp and tells them they don't understand why it has to be this way.

JXD is seen leaving the building when he is headed off by Moose.

JXD - What the hell do you want?

Moose - A match.

JXD - That's random.

Moose - Maybe you're right.

JXD - Maybe I'm right? Maybe?

Moose - In two weeks, you face me.

JXD - Why?

Moose - I am viewed as a top contender. Apparently they are having a Sanitarium match at Sunstroke on July 11th.

JXD - I don't care.

Moose - I do and I want to shut your ass up. You don't like the way the CWA is treating you? I am Mister CWA, I'm the guy everyone has to go through before they become someone. Prove yourself against me.

First Degree then enters the scene.

First Degree - I don't think so. I am calling for a rematch. I never gave up, never said I was done. That bell rang before I had a chance.

Moose - In a rear naked choke? Are you high?

JXD - So what if he is? You have a problem with that?

Moose - Look, you had your shot, Degree. Now, your chance at JXD has come and gone. It's me and him, winner in the Sanitarium match at Sunstroke.

The scene becomes more crowded as new GM Max Cameron steps in.

Max Cameron - Wow, decisions, decisions! I couldn't help overhearing this little wager Moose has made. You know what? He's right.

First Degree - Pardon me?

Max Cameron - In fact, you're both right. In two weeks, it's triple threat rules and JXD can face both First Degree and The Moose. The winner gets into the main event at Sunstroke.

JXD - What about your precious ratings system?

Max Cameron - You won't have any excuses JXD. This is your straight shot at the big show, a match so bloody and violent and the main event to boot. All you have to do is beat Moose and First Degree.

JXD - You'll regret putting me in a match like that. I am capable of terrible things. Dorian Devilyn rains down fake blood. There will be nothing fake about what rains down in two weeks.

JXD makes his exit and Moose and First Degree have a brief stare down before they head off and Max lets out a sigh at having headed off a potential brawl backstage.

Lucy Johnson vs. Wren SilverPhoenix

"Your Decision" by Alice In Chains plays as Lucy Johnson comes out onto the stage and the crowd actually gives her a solid reaction after she performed well in the Empty Arena match at Terror in the Aisles. Lucy then makes her way down the ramp to ringside and then makes her way up the ring steps onto the apron. She then jumps over the top rope into the ring and the waves to the cheering fans. She takes a few deep breaths to calm herself before her live debut and as her music fades. We then hear "I'm Just a Girl" by No Doubt and Wren SilverPhoenix comes out with the Rocky Mountain Title over her shoulder. She holds the belt high and tells the camera that this match is beneath her and she might bury the title in this girl's forehead. She then storms down the ramp and tosses the belt to the timekeeper and then slips under the bottom rope into the ring which allows the referee to call for the bell.

Ricky Simms - This is our main event, what an accomplishment for Lucy Johnson.

Henry Lesher - Getting the hell beat out of you by Wren is an accomplishment now?

Wren gets to her feet and shoves Lucy backwards. She then shoves her a second time before slapping her across the face. She goes for a second slap, but Lucy blocks that and lands a right hook which sends Wren backwards into the corner where she signals for a timeout while looking surprised. She asks Lucy what that was for. She then gets to her feet and offers to shake hands with Lucy. Lucy responds to that by slapping Wren's hand away. Wren then slaps Lucy across the face with the other hand, then grabs her by the hair and picks her up into an airplane spin before releasing her and throwing her into the corner in a heap. The referee warns Wren against pulling hair and Wren again looks surprised, claiming she never pulled the hair at all.

Ricky Simms - Yeah, this is typical Wren.

Henry Lesher - She knows what she did and didn't do and you can't tell her she did what she knows she didn't do even if you think you know she did it because you don't know.

Ricky Simms - What?

Wren helps Lucy to her feet only to slap her across the face again before whipping her through the ropes and out to the floor. Wren then climbs to the second rope in the corner and tells the fans she is awesome. When they boo her, she gives them the finger and asks what they know. Wren then jumps down and then rolls herself out to the floor. Lucy gets to her feet and takes another slap across the face from Wren. Lucy answers with a slap of her own and Wren asks the referee if she saw that. Lucy then gives Wren a series of forearm smashes to the jaw before running her head first into the steel guard railing. Lucy then gives Wren a kneebreaker before rolling her into the ring and then rolls herself in. Lucy then pulls Wren to the middle of the ring and applies a single ge crab on the knee she just hurt. The fans cheer while Wren screams that this isn't fair.

Ricky Simms - My God, Wren is whiny tonight. She must not have taken Lucy seriously.

Henry Lesher - I'm pretty sure she's working drunk tonight. I know she didn't take that twit seriously.

Wren manages to kick Lucy away with her good leg and then tells the referee to DQ Lucy for hurting her. The referee rolls her eyes and backs off. Lucy then lands a standing dropkick to Wren before she even has a chance to get up and then she goes for the pin. 1...2... kick out by a stunned Wren. Lucy then stands Wren up, whips her into the corner and then gives her a hip toss out of it before applying a hammerlock on the Rocky Mountain champion. The referee checks for a submission. Wren answers by shaking her head and says this is an illegal hold. Lucy tries to tighten her grip and force a submission, but Wren refuses to give up.

Ricky Simms - How much whining can one wrestler do inside the ring?

Henry Lesher - Apparently a lot.

Lucy fights to mainain her hold as Wren drags herself over to and manages to snag the bottom rope with her right foot. That forces the break and Lucy backs off. Wren then slaps her across the face. Lucy answers with a knee lift to the gut and then takes another slap to the face from Wren. Lucy's face is bright red from the slaps she's taken, but she isn't apparently bothered by this as she gives Wren a snap mare to the mat. Wren manages to scramble out of the ring to the floor before Lucy can place her in any hold. Wren then starts making her way up the ramp and says she can't wrestle someone who cheats.

Ricky Simms - Oh come on, this is ridiculous.

Henry Lesher - Hey, Wren has the right to not fight.

Lucy rolls herself out to he floor and grabs the Rocky Mountain belt. She then rolls herself back into the ring, stands and places the belt over her shoulder. Wren looks back to the ring and says that isn't funny. Wren rushes to the ring, slides under the bottom rope into the ring again in time to beat the referee's count and then jumps to her feet. She takes hold of the belt on one side and Lucy takes hold of the other. The tug of war is on. Wren screams at Lucy to let go of her belt. Lucy kicks Wren in the gut, wresting the belt from Wren and then drops the belt to the mat before giving Wren a knee to the gut and then gives her a Pedigree onto the belt. Lucy then rolls Wren over for the pin. 1...2...3! Lucy Johnson scores a huge upset win over Wren and rolls herself out to the floor.

Ricky Simms - My God, she did it!

Henry Lesher - Rematch! Rematch! She used the belt to knock her out! That's not fair! Where is the justice? This is why the CWA sucks!

The crowd starts a chant for Lucy as she makes her way up the ramp, a tear running down her cheek. Wren is shown out cold, lying on her back next to her belt. When she comes to, she won't be happy. There will be hell to pay and the rookie will need to prove this was no fluke.

Ricky Simms - That's it for tonight fans! What is going to happen in two weeks?

Henry Lesher - Wren is going to off a rookie so violently that event Sal Clemenzo couldn't watch.