Throwdown Report: 23 August 2004

[Clancy McClean]

MONDAY NIGHT THROWDOWN

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August 23rd 2004

The show opened to a lush video package promoting Clancy McClean’s Neophyte Of The Year tournament. Footage of each participant in action was shown, accompanied by Richard Wagner’s “Ride Of The Valkyries”. Particular attention was paid to Heretics “Buzzing” Electric Sharpe and Phillip Tytan as well as to Mr. McClean’s personal entrant, Redrum. The usual fireworks display ensued, kicking off the third webcast edition of Monday Night Throwdown.

In-Ring
"Imperium" by Machine Head began to blast through the PA system, and from the backstage came the GZW World Heavyweight Champion the "Living Legend" Pimp Bizkit, as he came to the ring the crowd where deafeningly booing the self-proclaimed "Living Legend", who seemed to revel in the response of the crowd.

Pimp demanded a microphone as he entered the ring, and waited for the crowd to settle down a little before he bagan to speak. Pimp went on to talk about the Contest of Champions, and how every man who was entering, was entering for a shot at His World Heavyweight title from the "Lone Gunman" to Paul Spartan, where looking to call all the way in the Battle Royale. Pimp said how there was some good talent in the Battle Royale, before reminding everyone that he was also to be a part of the Battle Royale for a shot at his own Heavyweight title, and said that despite other Heretics being in the match that they all recognised that was to be an everyman for their selves tournament, and that should it occur that the Heretics where to face off against one another then that would be exactly what would happen."

Pimp then went on to claim that one of he Heretics would indeed win the Battle Royale, with everyone else entering it, as just wasting their time, and his.

"Imperium" by Machine Head began to play again, as Pimp made his way backstage once again with the crowd once again getting on the "Living Legend's" back.


“Rizin’ Star” Kid Kaos Vs. “Hardcore Messiah” Wylder
Kid Kaos received a HUGE pop coming into this, his first televised match in almost a year. The crowd weren’t as quick to welcome UJW’s “Hardcore Messiah” Wylder, pelting the one-time GZW Historian with donuts as he came to the ring. Kaos was quick to get the early advantage, scoring with several innovative high flying attacks. The tough Wylder withstood the onslaught, coming back with a series of stiff right hands. Wylder proceeded to beat down and choke the former Regional Heavyweight Champion until being physically pulled off by Referee John Law. Kaos courageously battled back against the UJW star, getting a near fall with his “K-Driver” (Dominator to Implant DDT), which seemed to infuriate Wylder even more. The Hardcore Messiah came close to being disqualified in a physical confrontation with the strict Ref Law concerning Wyder’s wish to take the match to the outside, giving Kaos time to recuperate and nail Wylder from behind with the “Kaotic Kruzha” (Implant Eye Of The Hurricane) for the three count, much to the delight of the crowd. Post-match, Wylder went crazy and attempted to choke out Kid Kaos, until HKWF’s Reject ran in and made the inadverted save with a broom handle wrapped in barbed wire, he and Wylder brawling into the crowd.
Winner Via Pinfall: Kid Kaos

Immediately after beating the "Hardcore Messiah" Wylder, Kid Kaos' attention was drawn to the entranceway as the returning Bastard Son of GZW stepped onto the entranceway. The attending crowd was in awe at Paul Spartan as he made his way down to ringside, booing the first man to ever hold the GZW2K1 World Heavyweight Championship.

In the ring Spartan preached to Kid Kaos about the ills of GZW2K1 and it's money hungry capitalistic executives. He went on to "enlighten" Kaos about how the crowd that so greatly cheered for him were actually just there to "watch him bleed". The most sadistic man to ever grace a GZW ring offered a handshake to Kaos, which of course the Rizin' Star was reluctant to take.

Inevitably, Kaos decided not to shake Spartan's hand and The First swiftly gave Kaos a Kage Kick and a good ol' fashioned stomp down. To end it all Spartan applied his Crimson Grin before referees flooded the ring.

Preparation
Pre-taped footage of Willie Haire training for his match with Seven was shown on the Zerotron. The former GZW2K1 Tag Team Champion spent the better part of five minutes in the Haire family back garden stretching and lunging. On cue, Mammy Haire emerged from somewhere off camera wearing a home-made “Mrs. H” promotional apron over a gaudy green dress. The elderly woman held up a piece of cardboard with a crudely drawn microphone on it and began to interview her 6’7 son. Trying to hide obvious excitement, Mammy asked Willie how he felt going into his match with “The Dark Angel” Seven. Willie idiotically joked that he was scared, claiming that “Seven ate Nine”, before becoming distracted by a squirrel and darting off camera. Mammy chuckled cheesily before giving the camera a thumbs-up complete with her trademark gummy grin and an emphatic “Oh, Willie…” as the footage came to a close.

In-Ring
"Warrior 2" by Lloyd Banks kicked in around the arena as the young upstart knownly simply as Kid X made his way down the ramp to the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Kid X shook a couple of female hands on the way down and winked at them all before sliding into the ring and raising both hands above his head. He walked around the ring a couple of times before pulling a mic out of his pocket and raising it to his lips.

Kid X began talking about how in his match tonight it would be the most exciting man in wrestling today going up against an alcoholic beverage in the form of Redrum.

X began to mimmick the gigantic man by sticking his arms out in front of him and walking from side to side while quoting from "Jack and the Beanstalk."

Kid X mentioned how he was the only man in the tournament with any skill what so ever and that this tourny would be a breeze and that there wasn't a soul or alcoholic beverage that could stand in his way from getting all the way to the finals.

Kid X looked over his shoulder at some of the screaming ladies and winked at them before blowing a kiss there way and smiling.

Kid X stated that when he got into the ring it would be a good warm up for him and that he would roll through Redrum like a speeding train.

Kid X then dropped the mic as "Warrior 2" kicked back. X flipped over the ropes and made his way up the ramp and through the curtain.


“The Dark Angel” Seven Vs. Willie Haire
Seven was obviously livid, coming off his high-profile loss at the hands of Tonya Glory. The two big men locked horns for several moments in a test of strength, with Willie surprisingly getting the advantage. The Irishman was quick to follow through with a series of spur-of-the-moment powerslams on the Dark Angel, managing to score a two count. From there, Seven began to battle back and took Willie through the proverbial wringer with high impact move after high impact move. At one point, Seven had Willie propped for a superplex, but the former Tag Team Champion battled out of it and floored the Dark Angel with a huge shoulder block from the top, much to the delight of the crowd. Again Willie would only manage a two-count, and from there, Seven seemed to snap. The Dark Angel exploded with a huge flurry of lefts and rights followed up with a clothesline from Hell, completing his “Dazed & Confused” combination. Not content with that, Seven proceeded to drop a seemingly beaten Willie with “Retribution” (Sitting Tombstone), followed quickly with “A Blaze Of Glory” (Roll Of The Dice) for the epidemic three count at a little over twelve minutes.
Winner Via Pinfall: Seven

In-Ring
The W.C.E.K Television Champion, "The Unbreakable Female" Tonya Glory, made her way to the ring to a mixture of cheers and boos. Once in the ring Glory proceeded to congratulate herself on her hard fought win last week at Crimson. She said that even though Ring of Honor Icon Jason "Fubu" Makavelli was the special referee and that it seemed like the entire roster made a run-in, it was all her wrestling ability that helped her become the W.C.E.K TV Champ. Sensing her cocky arrogant attitude coming out the crowd showered her with jeers. Glory simply shrugged them off and paced the ring.

She reminded everyone that she had dedicated her win to the late "Wild Card" Eddie Knoxville. In keeping with that the head Trouble Trax trainer went on to say that she couldn't completely take all the credit for her win as there was one person who was pivotal. Pointing to the entranceway the well dressed Andrew Excelsior came down to the tune of "Something to Lust About" by Scarlet. Once in the ring the two hugged before Glory announced Excelsior as her new manager. Excelsior's turn on the mike yielded him praising Glory as an all around wrestler and champion regardless of the fact she is a woman. He went on by saying that now that she is a titleholder and has the political ties that comes with the services of Andrew Excelsior "the sky is the limit" for Glory. He let it be known that his client would be accepting all comers to the W.C.E.K TV title and that Pimp prepare himself for a wrestling date with an unbreakable female.[/center]

[Clancy McClean]

Kid X Vs. Redrum
Both men making their debuts with the company, this one was a classic “The Flyer Vs. The Brute” affair. The towering Redrum got the early advantage and maintained it, continuously beating down the much smaller Kid X with stiff right hands and headbutts. X tried to fight back but Redrum’s power was too great. Clancy McClean’s personal entrant dominated the young upstart for several minutes before X was able to score with a sly low blow and given time to wriggle out of dodge. Aware that any serious power moves were out of the question, the Kid went with lightning quick aerial attacks, nailing three missile dropkicks in a row without knocking the big man off his feet. The cocky Kid X tried mounting the big man’s back with his “Death Row” (Tazzmission) submission hold, to no avail. X kept on the assault, and caught Redrum under the jaw with “Sunshine” (Superkick). To both Kid X and the crowd’s shock, Redrum remained unfazed. The end came when X went for a second superkick only to be caught in Redrum’s “Genocide” (Stretch Muffler). X managed to reach the ropes with his hands, but Redrum ignored Ref Fergus Kennedy’s pleas to break the hold. After two five-counts, Kennedy had no choice but to call for the bell and award the match to Kid X at the six and a half minute mark.
Winner Via Disqualification: Kid X

Backstage
The camera centers on two men backstage standing in front of a large GZW Throwdown backdrop; Edwin MacPhisto, and Weston Bentley, senior interviewer of GZW. Weston begins by asking Edwin about his upcoming match against Heretic member "Buzzing" Electric Sharp. Edwin begins talking about what a great opportunity is placed in front of him and he is very enthusiastic about showing GZW that he is not just another face in the crowd and re-enforces his opinion that this is a prime lift-off for youngster's careers. He then switches tones drastically and states coldly that he is not going to stand by and let the Heretics get away with beating him night in and night out and that sharp is in for more of a fight than he bargained for. Weston continues on asking Edwin about his thoughts concerning his match against the returning Kid Kaos at Metal this week, but Edwin politely dismisses the question, saying that he would like to focus on his upcoming match first. m Weston continues on asking Edwin about the fact that he could very well be facing 2 more men in the Neophyte of the Year tournament, on top of the Battle Royal at Contest of Champions V. Edwin cheerfully states that if the situation arises where he would have to pull double, or even triple duty at Contest of Champions, he would gladly place his body on the line for shots at Neophyte of the Year, on top of the potential World Championship shot. Weston ends the interview with a heartfelt 'Good Luck,' and both men exchange a handshake as the camera fades out.

Cursed Angel Vs. Reject
Both men adapted well to the other’s style in this physical, exciting contest. Reject was quick to beat down the younger Cursed Angel early on with a series of uncaring strikes, headbutts and DDTs. The Cursed Angel managed to evade an attempted Piledriver, rolling through for a two count. Reject wasn’t deterred, however, and continued to pummel The Cursed Angel until being physically restrained by referee Terry Boland. Reject motioned to sock Boland, but was floored from out of nowhere with CA’s “Mind Jolt Version 2” (Reverse Snap Mare). The innovative 22-year-old maintained the momentum, busting out all of his trademark moves including a particularly graceful “Sacrificial Suicide” (Highly elevated Moonsault), but Reject kicked out after a count of one each time. Unsure as to how to put Reject away, the Cursed Angel went for his “Levitation” on the 6-time HKWF Hardcore Champion, only to receive a snap spinebuster (Stone Cold style) for his efforts. Showing resilience of his own, CA kicked out slowly after the count of two. Reject went to hook CA in his “Rejection” (Kneeling dragon sleeper) finisher, but a pissed off Wylder hopped the guardrail and tried to get into the ring. Ref Boland became distracted, as CA managed to escape and the two men separated. CA turned away appearing to put something in his mouth. He turned around and blew his dust from point blank range into Reject’s face, only for Reject to do likewise with his infamous mist! Both men clawed at their faces from the stinging sensation of the other’s illegal gas. The Cursed Angel revived quicker and scored with his Black Charm Driver (Canadian Destroyer) from out of nowhere! Wylder motioned to Ref Boland that a cover was being made and CA scored the three count and quickly headed backstage. Wylder got in the ring and began to choke Reject with a TV cable as several referees emerged and broke the two up.
Winner Via Pinfall: The Cursed Angel

Backstage
Sitting together in their locker room before their fight, Kaine and his manager Samuel Dobbson are both discussing things about his first match in the Neophyte of the Year tournament. Without warning, Mickey "Mouse" Greer, GZW interviewer bursts into the scene and begins to ask Kaine about his thoughts on his upcoming match against Dante Xavier. Kaine quickly fires back at Greer, saying he had better knock next time or he'll find the backside of Samuel's palm coming across his face. Reluctantly, Kaine continues on saying that Xavier is nothing more than a small bump in his road to the top plateau and states boldly that there is no one in this tournament that stands a wink of a chance against the fastest rising rookie in GZW History. Greer continues on, asking Kaine about his upcoming match against Mychael Lord. Kaine quickly dismisses Greer's comment with a simple 'What match? There won't be a match... it'll be a slaughter!" quote. Now under intense scrutiny by both Kaine and his manager Samuel, Greer quickly wishes Kaine good luck in the tournament, and hastily makes his exit from the room. Both Samuel and Kaine begin to laugh at Greer as he quickly scurries down the hall, looking for another subject to interview. Kaine ends the whole scene with his classic warning to Xavier... that he can't beat what he can't touch.

Backstage
Stood backstage leaned up against the wall with a bat in his hand was the superstar formerly known as Big Country. Jimmy looked to the camera as he removed the bat from his shoulder and began to tap it on his left hand.

Jimmy began by stating that he was more than tired of hearing Electric Sharpe run his big mouth and that he was getting ready to fill that mouth with the baseball bat he held in his hands.

Jimmy pointed the bat at the camera as the look on his face became stern and he took a step closer to the camera.

Jimmy went on to say that his first priority was Phillip Tytan and that the over grown Buffy the Vampire Slayer reject needed to take some lessons from somebody with alittle talent. Jimmy went on to state that Tytan and MacPhisto had a lot in common when it came to skill and work rate. Jimmy stated that Tytan was the weakest member of the Heretics and as so he would be the first one eliminated from a long list.

Jimmy placed the bat back on his shoulder as he took a step back and recomposed himself.

Jimmy stated that once he was threw with Tytan he was looking to settle the score with Edwin one final time and that the next time around Edwin would know what it truly meant to step into the ring with the Real Deal meant.

Jimmy turned and made his way down the wall as the scene faded.

[Clancy McClean]

Dante Xavier Vs. “The Untouchable” Kaine
Eager to impress, both men put on quite a spectacle. Neither man got the distinct advantage early, but Kaine literally flew circles around the larger Xavier with flashy high-flying antics. Xavier held his own, battling through with a spinning heel kick and a missile dropkick of his own. The more experienced Xavier then took the advantage, proverbially and literally taking Kaine to school with a string of high impact slams and suplexes, culminated by a stiff “Crowbar Drop” for a two and a half count. Firmly in control, Xavier bounced off the ropes and nailed the supposed Untouchable with a variation of Rolling Thunder. Not completely satisfied, Xavier went for another, only to be tripped up from ringside by a concerned Samuel Dobson! Capitalising on the advantage, Kaine floored Xavier with a stiff running enziguri, following through with the “Leap Of Faith” (Top Rope Reverse Tornado DDT) and rolling him up for the cover at just over five minutes.
Winner Via Pinfall: “The Untouchable” Kaine

Heretics’ Dressing Room
Within the Heretic dressing room, Phillip Tytan and "Buzzing" Electric Sharpe were busying themselves prior to their respective matches in the CMC Neophyte of the Year Tournament. Sharpe practiced his putting with a Nine iron while Tytan taped up his wrist. Both young Heretics looked hyped and ready.

James "Monarch" Corbin entered the room and gave the two an inspirational pep talk. The only man to be the Combined Championship Wrestling Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion fired up his young charges by appealing to Sharpe's "knack for violence" and Tytan's "monstrous muscle mass". Monarch stressed that Edwin MacPhisto and Jimmy Williams were "both bloody kack wrestlers that will never bloody accomplish anything while the future of wrestling belonged in The Heretics". With hearty firm handshakes between the three men, The Heretics were ready to do battle.

Backstage
Backstage we saw Jeff the young GZW interviewer, with "Buzzing" Electric Sharpe. Sharpe was sporting the Heretics promotional T-Shirt whilst Jeff sported a white polo neck T-Shirt with a small GZW logo on it.

Sharpe went on to say how he was looking forward to his first match as part of the Neophyte of the year tournament, and outlined himself as one of the favorites to win the tournament, dispite what others including Joshua "The Panther" Cleaver may think.

Jeff tried to ask Sharpe about the Contest of Champions battle royale, but Sharpe refused to answer Jeffs' questions stating that he has a match to breeze through.

“Buzzing” Electric Sharpe Vs. Edwin MacPhisto
This one was personal. The usually calm and good natured MacPhisto showed a new level of intensity, taking the fight to Sharpe early on with a series of hard rights and lefts before moving on to delivering takedown after takedown. Sharpe, who appeared to have underestimated the Australian somewhat, was soon on the offence against the slightly larger but less experienced MacPhisto with a string of impressive, lightning quick ‘ranas and flying head scissors to score a near fall. Sharpe didn’t let up for a second, without hesitation going for, and connecting with a high-risk shooting star press for a two count. Sharpe stayed in control for several minutes, taking a breather after dropping the Australian with a double underhook DDT. This proved to be a mistake, as Edwin shot to his feet and battled back, taking Sharpe to the mat with four different suplexes before going quickly for his “Lights Out” (standing dragon sleeper) submission finisher. Sharpe resisted tapping and managed to reach the ropes. The two continued to grapple for a further ten minutes, MacPhisto displaying his mat knowledge whilst Sharpe took high risk after high risk. The end came when Edwin attempted his “Fashion Statement” only to be low blowed with a swift kick from Sharpe. “Buzzing” capitalised thoroughly, going up top and nailing the 720 bomb and scoring the pinfall victory after seventeen minutes of intense competition.
Winner Via Pinfall: “Buzzing” Electric Sharpe

After the match, Phillip Tytan ,followed by Monarch, rumbled down the ramp way, slid into the ring and nearly beheaded MacPhisto with a massive clothesline. Sharpe climbed the top turnbuckle and stayed perched there while Tytan hit When Worlds Collide (jacknife powerbomb). Sharpe then flew off the top with a second 720 Bomb. Monarch entered the ring and all three Heretics stomped away on MacPhisto.

Jimmy Williams came to the rescue of MacPhisto with a steel chair. He gave both Sharpe and Monarch chair shots sending them out of the ring. Williams and Tytan locked up as a new referee came from backstage to start the Williams/Tytan match.

“Real Deal” Jimmy Williams Vs. Phillip Tytan
With both rugged athletes already in the ring, a vicious brawl ensued. The stronger Tytan overpowered Williams, whipping the Real Deal off the ropes. Williams gave it straight back to Tytan by clobbering him with a huge “Nightmare” spinning clothesline on the rebound. Going for the extremely early cover, he got a two count. A heated Williams showed signs of his old Big Country days by not relieving the pressure for a moment, pounding a grounded Tytan into oblivion with everything he had. About ten minutes in, a still-in-control Williams propped his foe up in the corner, looking for his “Texas Assault” (Shattered Dreams). A revived Monarch prevented the Real Deal from nailing the move, tripping Williams up from the outside and delivering a vicious split-legged low blow against the ring post as a similarly revived Sharpe distracted Referee Pat McKenna. The two Heretics slowly headed back up the ramp as Tytan had time to recover and took Jimmy to school with three devastating spinebusters followed by a tombstone Piledriver for the nearest fall of the match so far. Jimmy tried to battle back, but Tytan had the obvious advantage and maintained it. A ring-shaking Superplex from the top mustered another near fall, but Jimmy was too resilient. The man once known as Big Country hit Tytan with a desperation low blow before causing some much needed separation with “Disturbing Tha’ Peace” (Muscle Buster). Concerned, Sharpe and Monarch emerged onto the stage once again, only to be blindsided by a sneak revenge attack from Edwin MacPhisto! The Australian seemingly KO’ed Sharpe with a German Suplex on the steel stage and locked up with a startled Monarch. In the ring, Ref McKenna got a seven count before both men stirred and got to their feet. Seeing Sharpe laid out and Monarch, Tytan began to climb out of the ring, only to be clobbered from behind by Jimmy. Williams hit the near three hundred pounder with two snap suplexes before dropping him with his “Retribution” (Stalling Brainbuster to inverted tombstone) finisher for the academic three count at the twenty-two minute mark.
Winner Via Pinfall: “Real Deal” Jimmy Williams

Just as Williams’ music hit, Monarch got the better of MacPhisto and nailed him with his “Imperial Impalement” (Emerald Fusion). The Wrestling Franchise dragged a beaten MacPhisto down to the ring and was quickly followed by Sharpe. The two Heretics slid into the ring and interrupted Jimmy’s celebration with a double team assault as Tytan recovered. Each Heretic hit his finishing move on both Williams and MacPhisto, before Tytan and Monarch whipped the two victims into each other from either side of the ring. The three Heretics headed backstage as Williams and MacPhisto laid motionless in the middle of the ring.

[Clancy McClean]

Backstage
Joshua Cleaver, before his match overheard Mickey "Mouse" Greer saying something about his match against Alonzo Griffin, apparently Mouse unaware that Joshua was listening said that Cleaver would get totally clobbered and not stand a chance against Alonzo. Cleaver reacted immediately by grabbing Mouse by his collar and yelling at him saying Alonzo is nothing and that he would personally welcome him 'the right way' to GZW. Joshua released Mouse and walked away leaving the reporter, Mouse, shocked.

Alonzo Griffin Vs. Joshua “The Panther” Cleaver
Cleaver made his way to the ring sporting a robe, crown and sceptre, followed as always by “Homeless” Jack. Sporting an extremely cocky grin, the number two contender to the World Heavyweight Championship taunted several fans on his way down. The debuting Alonzo Griffin high-tailed it to the ring to the tune of “Play It Loud” by MxPx. Griffin looked to be about five foot, ten inches, probably weighing under two hundred pounds. Announced as hailing from San Diego, California, “The Griff” wasted little time in locking up with Cleaver. The Griff pulled quite a number on an unsuspecting Cleaver, taking him to the mat with a string of impressive, martial arts style takedowns. Enraged, Cleaver slid out of the ring to lick his wounds and consult “Homeless” Jack. His loyal servant suggested that The Panther use the sceptre, but Griffin wiped both out with a corkscrew plancha over the top rope. The debuting Griff was quick to roll Cleaver into the ring and made the unsuccessful cover attempt. A pissed off Cleaver battled back, thanks to “Homeless” Jack distracting Referee Fergus Kennedy by pretending to get sick, allowing Cleaver to sneak in a thumb to the eye followed up with his trademark “Concussion” (STO) for a near fall. The Griff displayed sound mat knowledge and ability in manoeuvring out of several pinning combinations at the hands of the panther before moving into the territory of mixed martial arts offence, delivering a beautiful flurry of haymakers, which the Griff calls “Maxter’s Rage” according to Todd Crumb. Griffin followed the flurry up with a “Heel Clicker” (Jumping Double Heel Kick) for a near fall of his own. The two made several strong exchanges for a further twelve or thirteen minutes, during which time the fact that Cleaver had underestimated Alonzo Griffin became more and more apparent. At one point, Griffin went for a Vertebreaker, only for Cleaver to float out of it and drop Griffin with the “Cleaver Suplex” (cobra clutch Suplex). Griffin managed to kick out at the last possible second, and went for a martial arts kick, but Cleaver caught him in position for the “Slicer” (Angle Slam) and was able to keep the energetic young Griffin down for the count of three after near half an hour.
Winner Via Pinfall: Joshua Cleaver