May 2003

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River City Wrestling #962
Saturday, May 3rd, 2003
Only on PPV
MetraPark, Billings Montana

attendance: 3,820


Heroes


A very somber looking Adam Riggs appears on the screen.

"Wrestling fans. I know that you hate me, or that you love to hate me, but despite that I come to you tonight, this one time asking for your prayers. Earlier today I was notified that Miss Elizabeth had indeed passed away. As most of you know, Liz was my valet in PWA for some time around 1999. I was lucky enough to have got to know Liz, and to have been touched by her gentle heart. She was a wonderful, giving woman. A very powerful light in this dark industry has been extinguished and it makes me very sad. We hope to put on a great show for you tonight, but we would hope that once it is over, and you go home, your thoughts turn to Miss Elizabeth, and all the great memories you have of "the first woman of professional wrestling". God speed Liz, and thanks for the memories. We'll miss you."

<<Caption of Miss Elizabeth>>>




Opening Bout
Norman Smiley v Dr. John Manfried
A newcomer to RCW, Norman Smiley showed up expecting a wrestling match, but soon figured out he wouldn't find one from Manfried. So he fought fire with fire and the two brawled all around the ringside area and into the crowd. Once the match spilled into the crowd referee Melissa Coates called for the bell.
[Dr. John Manfried and Norman Smiley fought to a double disqualification at 7:57]


Bout #2
Crash Holly v Lord Valmont (/w Sherry Valmont)
Holly made his big card debut against Lord Valmont. Neither wrestler seemed very eager to lock up in this match. The feeling out process was a couple minutes before Valmont won a test of strength and then delivered a nasty chop to the throat of Holly. But Valmont spent too much time showboating to his wife and valet Sherry Valmont and it cost him as Holly surprised him with a roll-up and a near fall. After that shock the two men got down to business with a few minutes of great chain mat wrestling, both men getting near falls after each held onto a handful of tights to try and get the job done. Holly tried to whip Valmont into the ropes, but Valmont stopped in his tracks, and reversed it sending Holly to the ropes. But Holly surprised Valmont with a spear. He followed this up with a swinging neckbreaker, and then when Valmont got to his feet Holly finished him off with a spinebuster slam.
[Crash Holly defeated Lord Valmont by pinfall at 8:36 after a spinebuster slam]


Bout #3
12-man elimination tag match
Asp Evergreen/Eddie Chavez/Shaggy 2 Dope/Violent J/Derek St. Holmes/Pogo the Clown
V
Shane Stevens/Don Spartan/Tenacious Z/Tough Enough Scott/Shane Madison/Will Damon

Order of elimination;
1.Derek St.Holmes (by Tenacious Z 2:04)
2.Violent J (by Shane Madison 4:14)
3.Tough Enough Scott (by Shaggy 2 Dope 6:00)
4.Will Damon (by Asp Evergreen 6:45)
5.Shane Stevens (by Eddie Chavez 8:19)
6.Eddie Chavez (by Tenacious Z 11:34)
7 & 8. Don Spartan & Shaggy 2 Dope (double pin 13:30)
9.Pogo the Clown (by disqualification, Tenacious Z, 14:58)
10.Tenacious Z (couldn't answer the ten count, 15:12)
11.Asp Evergreen (by Shane Madison 17:00)
Winner and Sole Survivor: Shane Madison


In-ring Interview

President Jack Larkin comes to the ring along with his head of security Ron Simmons, and a few extra security guards.

He says he has 3 big announcements to make.

First, he has hired a new executive assistant. He calls out to the back, and down the aisle walks the sultry Kimberly Page, in a blue sequin dress. The fans cheer the arrival of the diamond doll.

Second, in the match at Lock & Load while the Great Canadians successfully defended their tag team straps, Eric Scott hurt his knee and is on the shelf indefinitely. It will soon be 30 days and Scott will not get clearance to wrestle. Therefore, the Great Canadians, Eric Scott & Vincent Regliatti will relinquish their tag titles. A tag tournament will begin on Wednesday Rage, and will culminate in the final match at "Nothing Else Matters".

Thirdly, we have a surprise new arrival to RCW scheduled for this Wednesday night rage. This superstar will shock RCW to its core. You don't want to miss this Wednesday's Rage.

With that Larkin takes Kimberly Page by the arm and they leave the ring together.


Bout #4
Spinebusters: Bryan Caruthers & Jerry Orth v Young Guns: Johnny Devine & Greg Pawluk
The fans of middle America apparently hadn't forgotten the Spinebusters and their tactics of the past because when they walked the aisle in their return in RCW they were greeted with a standing jeer, and several cups of soda to the back and head.
Inside the ring it became apparent that the Spinebusters also hadn't forgotten how to control a match. The first few minutes belonged to the younger, faster Young Guns. But the 'busters stalled for time and when they finally got the advantage they never released it. For the next six minutes they worked over first Devine, then Pawluk, and rarely did the match venture out of their half of the ring. With quick tags and a slow 5 count from long time inept official Jurgen Hermann it seemed like both Caruthers and Orth were constantly in the ring together. It didn't help the youngsters when they couldn't control their tempers and Hermann had to turn his back on the action to escort Devine or Pawluk out of the ring. In the end it happened again that Devine couldn't take anymore and entered the ring but was cut off by Hermann. While his back was turned the hated duo applied the double spinebuster slam that left Pawluk motionless in the ring. Devine though entered the ring once again, this time with a steel chair. Hermann had his back turned to Devine and was counting out the pinfall so he didn't see Devine approach. However, he did see Orth enter the ring and stood up to pull Orth out of the ring. This allowed Devine a clean shot to the back of the head of Caruthers. Devine put Pawluk on top but before Hermann could finish the count, Orth returned to the ring and pulled the referee away from the count. Hermann called for the bell.
[Young Guns defeated the Spinebusters by disqualification at 14:54 when Jerry Orth was disqualified for physically abusing the referee]


Bout #5
Gregor Kitnitsov v Kutlu Warrior Jonny Stewart
Kitnitsov has really been on a roll as of late in RCW coming off big card victories against The Patriot and Gabriel Argos. He seemed ready to make the jump to top contender status for the Heritage or even Heavyweight title. Then something got in the way. During one of his anti-American tirades on RAGE, Dirty Deeds by AC/DC hit and the Kutlu Warrior Jon Stewart hit the ring with a Singapore Cane and began to beat the Russian and his Korean manager Sammy Yip to within an inch of their lives. It was the most brutal attack we have seen recently in RCW, and the fans ate it up.
Stewart was suspended for his attack by Jack Larkin until tonight, so this was the first time the Russian had a chance to face him. Stewart brought his Singapore Cane into the ring with him, so Kitnitsov brought a chain in as well. The two faced off and when head referee Buddy Lane tried to intervene they just pushed him away, not once, not twice, but three times.
Then finally the two began to exchange swings, with the chain and cane. Both men were busted open and the bell hadn't even sounded. Sammy Yip tried to attack Stewart from behind with a chair, but the veteran quickly tuned and caned him across the head. The Cane was now broken into pieces and no use to Stewart. This gave the Russian the distinct advantage as he used the chain to batter and then to choke Stewart. However, the newcomer to RCW fought back with his hands, raking the eyes of Kitnitsov and then forcing both he and his opponent to spill out of the ring to the floor below.
The brawl just continued outside the ring but this time Stewart grabbed the advantage by ramming the Russians head into the post. He then pulled Kitntisov onto the announce table and DDTs him through it. Although the match was officially a no-contest it was obvious that Stewart was the true winner.
[Gregor Kitnitsov and Jonny Stewart battled to a no-contest at 0:00]


Bout #6
Fatal 4-Way
Jesse Hennig v Sam Holiday v Stan Baker v Raymond Bingham
A lot of hatred in this ring, most of it directed at Sam Holiday. However, Stan Baker proved early to be his own man, refusing to ally himself with any of the others. Bingham and Hennig had a short allegiance that they used to punish Baker for not going along with their plans, but even that soon disintegrated.
Baker was strong enough to control the next phase of this match, but when he tried to put away Sam Holiday he found the icon of middle America had too much gas left in the tank. Holiday rallied against not only Baker but all 3 foes. He cleared the ring of everyone except Hennig. But as he tried to whip Hennig to the ropes it was reversed and Hennig sent Holiday into the ropes instead. Bingham was trying to get back into the ring, so he collided with Holiday at the ropes and was knocked back down to the floor. Hennig applied a fisherman buster to Holiday and got the surprising victory.
[Jesse Hennig won a 4-way dance by pinfall over Sam Holiday at 12:02 after a fisherman buster]


Bout #7
Steve Riley v Vic Gate
Gate coming off losing his heritage title to Den Graves met the monstrous Riley who was also coming off a down period not being able to secure a top notch win to put him into title contention.
Gate tried to wrestle him, but Riley used his power and balance to thwart every attempt to lock up, and then caught Gate in a big bear hug. Gate managed to reach the ropes for the break but the match was now in favor of the big man. Riley punished the former Heritage champion with a belly-to-belly, a sidewalk slam, and then applied a surfboard submission.
Again Gate managed to get to the ropes. He left the ring to buy some time, but Riley went right after him. Gate though was trying to draw Riley into his trap, and much to the fans liking the veteran caught Riley trying to follow him back into the ring. Gate went to work on Riley's leg, with a series of elbowdrops to the quadriceps. He then pulled a couple of stump pullers out of his old-time repertoire. Just when it looked like Gate may have solved this big monster, from his knees Riley struck Gate in the face with a devastating punch, and then lunged forward taking him down to the mat. The powerful man from Colorado grabbed Gate in a reverse chinlock and then turned it into a surprising STF. Vic Gate had no choice but to tap out.
[Steve Riley defeated Vic Gate by submission with the STF at 12:27]


Bout #8
Chrome v Boss Strickland
Another match with 2 guys desperate for a victory to put them back into title contention. Strickland is the much better technical wrestler but Chrome uses his size advantage to pound away at "the Boss". This match goes back and forth with neither man holding the advantage for more than a minute of two. Finally Boss does get a sustained advantage. He goes for his frog splash finisher but Chrome manages to bring his knees up and spoil it for Strickland. Still, Strickland is on his feet first and lines Chrome up for a German suplex. The big man from the Badlands blocks it, gives a back elbow to his surprised opponent, floats behind, and then gives Strickland a nasty looking German suplex of his own. He bridges upon impact and gets the 3 count.
[Chrome defeated Boss Strickland by pinfall at 9:39 after a German Suplex]


Bout #9
Heritage Title Match
Den Graves (champion) v Union Jack
Graves defended his newly won Heritage title against the biggest thorn in his side this year, Union Jack. When Den Scarraman came down to ringside with Graves it brought out UJs friend Gabriel Argos to keep an eye on him. Argos was still wearing that protective mask on his face because of his broken nose suffered at the hands of Gregor Kitnitsov at Lock & Load.
Another mat classic between these two excellent workers unfolded. Graves though would gain the advantage and then totally forget the tactics that got him control, and instead try and sneak in a choke or eyegouge, or resort to fisticuffs. This caused referee Jimmy Appleseed to put space between the two competitors which is what Union Jack needed to regroup. Soon the match spilled out of the ring where again Graves was the better man, using his strength to bully UJ around. Back inside though UJ surprised Graves by locking in the tarantula on the ropes. This brought Scaramann around and even though Argos managed to take him down from behind it wasn't until after Scaramann had managed to deliver an elbow to the back of the head of UJ.
Graves gave UJ the giant swing, and when he released him UJ skidded into the ringpost. Graves crawled over to UJ, still dizzy, and applied the STF but was too close to the ropes and UJ got the break. Graves stumbled to his feet inside the ring, but UJ used the rope to steady himself as he got up, and then to hold onto as he delivered a series of sidekicks to the gut and then the head of the champ. He flipped over the back of Graves and rolled him up, for the 1, 2, kickout!
UJ was up first and brought Graves down with a clothesline. He backed into the ropes and came off with a running clothesline. As Graves got to his feet UJ tried for a 3rd clothesline, but this time Scararman was waiting and tripped up UJ. Graves brought UJ into the middle of the ring and applied a rolling armbar that had UJ tap out in seconds.
[Den Graves defeated Union Jack by submission at 17:45 with a rolling armbar]
[Den Graves retained the RCW Heritage Title]


MAIN EVENT
Guest Referee: Vendetta
Ron Simmons' position as head of security on the line

Manny Silva & Adam Riggs
V
Ron Simmons & The Patriot (/w Jack Larkin)

Backstory;
This match was set-up on Rage earlier this month. Simmons got his title shot against Silva who got intentionally disqualified and then won the rematch thanks to some botched interference by Larkin. Angry, Larkin told Silva he would have to meet a mystery opponent the next week. The mystery opponent turned out to be a newcomer to RCW (but a legend in pro wrestling) the "Phenom" Adam Riggs! Despite years of advanced billing as being a total s.o.b. the fans cheered Riggs as he was brought to the ring by Larkin. But before that match could even start Riggs shook hands with Silva, and the two attacked Larkin. They gave the President quite a beating before finally Ron Simmons and the Patriot came to his rescue. Thats what set up this main event match. However, with the violent nature of both Silva and Riggs in mind, Larkin decided to appoint a special guest referee, Vendetta (still recovering from an injury), to the match, to try and keep the villains in order. In return for that stipulation though Riggs demanded that Ron Simmons' position as head of security be put on the line. Riggs says he and Silva are sick of the attack dogs being brought in just when two guys are ready to go, one-on-one. If Rigss and Silva win the match tonight, Rigss will become the new head of security.

The Match;
Silva and Riggs went after and injured the knee of the Patriot early on in this match. The Patriot "played Ricky Morton" for two long stretches that dominated the first 15 minutes of this match. Simmons resorted to entering the ring and breaking up the pins. Vendetta would play it square and intercept Simmons, but this still broke up the pin attempts. Soon all hell broke loose and the four men battled it out. Silva and Riggs threw the Patriot out of the ring, and he landed awkwardly, injuring his knee further. Simmons tried his best to beat the onslaught of 2-on-1 but was overmatched. Finally Vendetta lost his temper and went right at it with Silva. The two exchanged punches with Vendetta getting the better of it. The Haitian warrior then scooped up Silva for a Samoan drop, but as he moved the feet of Silva swung around and clocked Simmons in the back of the head. Simmons stumbled into Riggs, who chokeslammed him to the mat. Vendetta was confused, and angry, but after a few seconds of pause, finally counted a slow 1, 2, 3.
[Manny Silva & Adam Riggs defeated Ron Simmons & The Patriot by pinfall when Riggs pinned Simmons at 19:56 after a chokeslam]

Post-Match:
Riggs and Silva celebrated in the ring as Vendetta leaned heavily into the corner, his hands alternating between his head and his face, with a "what have I done" look. President Larkin came to the outside of the ring and berated Vendetta for the count, which just seemed to make the Haitian even more upset. Vendetta slipped out of the ring and went face to face with the President, finally pushing him to the ground before leaving.

In the meantime while Larkin wasn't looking Kimberly came down to the ring and entered in. She wrapped her arms around Riggs and gave him a big kiss. Riggs and Silva flanked Kimberly and each raised one of her arms. When Larkin turned around and saw his new executive assistant in the ring with the villains his jaw dropped to the ground.

FADE TO BLACK

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River City Wrestling #963
May 7, 2003
Butte, Montana
Civic Center

Attendance: 3,296


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. It's not that you counted them out, it's 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 RCW 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 RCW's newest member of the talent roster, and our biggest signing ever. Unfortunately, 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 RCW 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 locker room has swollen too large. The financial strain of the newcomers leaves us with no alternative but to release some talent from our roster. As you may know, many of these talents were actually training at our facility. As the class has progressed they have out grown our program, but we can't keep them all. 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 wasn't true they wouldn't have lasted this long in RCW. If any promoters need a bio package or other questions about these talents please don't 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 ain't going to leave easy.

Larkin] Asp...

Evergreen] Don't 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, RCW or MILF?

The crowd pops sporadically 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 RCW'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 RCW contracts as of tonight;

Brickwall Bradley
Damien Demento
Dave Mysterio
Don Spartan
Jason Pharo
John Schoffner
Peregryne
Puppet
Tough Enough Scott
Scott Snot
Sin Nombre
Steve Chamberlain
Teo
The Patriot
Bridget the Midget
Chip Minton

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


Opening Bout
Re-Match from "Heroes"
Falls Count Anywhere No countout, No DQ
Norman Smiley defeated 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 it's 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 RCW Champion "Vicious" Manny Silva.

Manny 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 let's make it non-title. Since you're 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 than 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.


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 Shane 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.

Bout #2
Shane Madison defeated 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 RCW 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 RCW champions but will also get a shot against the NWA World Champions on June 7th at "Nothing Else Matters".

Bout #3
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

Bout #4
Tag Team Tournament Quarter-final
The Young Guns (Greg Pawluk & Johnny Devine) defeated the Insane Clown Posse (Shaggy 2 Dope & Violent J) /w Derek St. Holmes 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.


Bout #5
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 RCW since 2001. 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.


Main-Event
Non-Title Match
"Vicious" Manny Silva (c) v Vendetta
Hard fought match, tooth and nail, being proceeded over by none other than head referee Buddy Lane. Vendetta, making his return after an undisclosed injury kept him on the shelf for about a month, 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 RCW 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 is in the arena, he is in RCW!!

"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 RCWW and says he has one more surprise for the fans. The superstar that couldn't make it tonight, is a good friend of his...former RCW Champion Jody Christmas. And next week they will be even stronger with Christmas on board. The RCW will never be the same again.

We hear a wolf howl as we,

FADE TO BLACK

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River City Wrestling #964
May 14, 2003
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Holiday Park Arena

Attendance: 2,109

Rage's announce crew of Joe Aiello and Linley Tolbert trumpet the fact the attendance tonight is nearly double the April 2nd Rage that was here in Holiday Park Arena. The roster additions of Adam Riggs and Scott Hall, as well as the imminent arrival of Jody Christmas have really started to make waves in the NWA.

Opening Match:
Quarter-Final Tag Team Tournament Match
Union Jack & Gabriel Argos v Gregor Kitnitsov & Tiger Khan
The first surprise of the night is when Sammy Yip brought this duo down to the ring. This is Khan's first appearance in a return to RCW and has apparently been brought in by Sammy Yip. Khan is from India, and although he is on the smallish side, he fits right in with RCWW's emphasis on mat wrestling. Kitnitsov started strong in this match against UJ who insisted on starting the match since his partner Argos is still nursing a broken nose and wearing a protective mask. Kitntisov took out the leg of UJ early and then he and Khan took turns working it over. As a pre-emptive move Khan delivered a cheap shot to Argos as he was trying to reach UJ for a tag. The Indian gave a stiff shot to the nose gear of Argos causing the man from Cyprus such pain that he fell off the apron backward and was not able to make the tag. A couple minutes, and a television break later, UJ finally managed to fireman carry Kitntisov into the corner and make the tag to Argos. Gabriel Argos was furious over the shot to the nose, and took his anger out on both Kitnitsov and Khan. Argos tagged in UJ who continued to work on Kitnitsov. It seemed though that UJ made the critical mistake of going after Sammy Yip on the apron thus turning his back to the Russian, but he moved at the last second and Kitnitsov crashed a knee right into the midsection of Yip driving him off the apron. UJ rolled up Kitnitsov for the win.
[Union Jack & Gabriel Argos defeated Kitnitsov & Khan by pinfall at 12:22 when UJ rolled up Kitnitsov for the pinfall]

Post-Match
As Kitnitsov, Khan, and Yip walked up the ramp they were attacked from behind by the Kutlu Warrior Jon Stewart brandishing his Singapore cane. He laid out Khan and Yip quickly, absorbed a couple punches from Kitnitsov and then laid him out with a DDT on the wooden ramp. Stewart lifted his cane up in the air as a victory signal to the fans who cheered.


Bout #2
Tag Team Tournament Quarter-Final
Jesse Hennig & Raymond Bingham v Mr. Wrestling & Boss Strickland
The fans boo'd and jeered all 4 men in this contest unable to take a side. It turned into a rough yet comical match with both teams cheating as often as possible, and therefore featured long time inept official Jurgen Hermann. After a ref bump Hennig & Bingham tossed Strickland out of the ring. Hennig then took out brass knux and nailed Mr. Wrestling. However, he then turned around and nailed his own partner Raymond Bingham too. He rolled Mr. Wrestling on top of Bingham and left the ring. Hermann was woken up by Strickland and the dazed ref counted the pinfall.
[Mr. Wrestling & Boss Strickland defeated Jesse Hennig & Raymond Bingham by pinfall at 8:30 when Mr. Wrestling pinned Bingham after Hennig hit both of them with brass knuckles]


Bout #3
Tenacious Z defeated Puta Masculina by pinfall at 6:56 after a ropeflip moonsault
**filler match

Bout #4
Menele defeated "Gung Ho" Joe Blum by pinfall at 7:35 after a T-bone suplex
**Last week Menele defeated Al Collins, and this week he steamrolled over Collins' ex-partner Joe Blum.


In-ring Interview:
<<< cue "Ain't Going Down till the Sun comes up" Garth Brooks >>>
The always popular Sam Holiday came to the ring and was interviewed by Deane Moore. Holiday was mildly upset about not winning the 4-way dance at Heroes, but was more upset that Jesse Hennig won. He says he could deal losing to Stan Baker, because as much as he and Stan despised each other, at least they were cut from the same cloth - tradition and toughness. Holiday calls Hennig a 2 cent indy punk. He challenges Hennig to a match next week on Rage one-on-one.

<<< cue "Driver's Seat" Sniff' n the Tears >>>
Jesse Hennig comes to the top of the ramp and says he accepts the challenge for next week, and he will show the old man that it is time to hang up the boots.


Bout #5
#1 Contender's Match for the Heritage Title
Chrome v "Total Destruction" Steve Riley
**Heritage champion Den Graves came down to do guest commentary during the match. He said both these guys were big, tough, strong competitors. But once he got them down on the mat and hooked them they would be flaying away like dolphins caught in a tuna trap.
The match started as a slugfest which Riley got the better. He tried to finish off Chrome with a piledriver and then an awesome running powerslam but the big man from the Badlands managed to kick out. Chrome fought back and the action spilled to outside the ring. Chrome gained control and battered Riley with a series of whips into the guardrail. Back inside Chrome continued to pound away at Riley until the monster from Colorado caught him with a low blow. Riley threw Chrome out of the ring and the action spilled to the floor once again. The two were exchanging punches when suddenly from the crowd entered "The Beast, Bob Sapp"!! The 6'5 330 lb MMA big man entered the ring and waited for Chrome and Riley. While Chrome was distracted looking at Sapp he was suckered from behind by Riley who drove him head first into the ringpost. Riley entered the ring to face off against Sapp and was immediately speared. Sapp then delivered a powerful brainbuster on Riley who was out cold. Bob Sapp then left the ring and grabbed Chrome by the hair. He dragged him to the announce table and then put him through the announce table with a powerbomb. Den Graves was sent scurrying out of the way from the action. Sapp left through the crowd but not before proclaiming he would be back.
[No-contest due to outside interference at 9:59]


Bout #6
Mixed Triple Threat Match
Sable v Kimberly v Asp Evergreen
All 3 competitors were legal in the ring, this was not elimination style.
Although there was a lot of animosity between Sable and Kimberly they soon began to co-operate simply for survival against their bigger competitor. Sable's savate kicks were very effective against Evergreen, and Kimberly struck Evergreen from behind whenever she could get a chance.
Kimberly nailed Evergreen with a stiff uppercut, and then he spun around, right into a superkick from Sable. But when Sable went for the pin she was pulled off by the hair by Kimberly Page. The two ladies got into a rolling, hairpulling, face slapping catfight that saw both roll out of the ring. With the referee distracted Eddie Chavez came in from the back and passed Evergreen a set of brass knux. Sable won the fight against Kimberly outside the ring with a DDT, but when she went back inside the ring and tried to pick up a possum playing Evergreen she received a covert shot to the head with the knux instead.
Evergreen cradled Sable and picked up the easy 1, 2, 3.
[Asp Evergreen defeated Sable and Kimberly in a Triple Threat match when he pinned Sable at 8:11 after using brass knuckles]



Main Event
No Disqualification 
Ron Simmons v "Phenom" Adam Riggs
Simmons of course lost his position as RCW head of security to Riggs as part of the main event match stipulation at "Heroes". Riggs comes out to the ring accompanied by security forces and wearing a "Head of Security" t-shirt.
Riggs is also accompanied by RCW Heavyweight champion Manny Silva. The fans chant "Poodle" at Silva who pats down his hair and gives the finger to the fans in frustration.
The fan reaction also distracts Riggs so Simmons attacks him from behind before the bell could sound. Nothing scientific in this match, and head referee Buddy Lane just lets them go at it, understanding fully the background of this match.
Simmons controls much of the early going as the match alternates between inside and outside the ring. It's only a matter of time though until Silva finds an opportunity to interfere and turn the tables on Simmons. This though brings out Vendetta from the back who goes right after Silva. While Lane is distracted by the outside interference Scott Hall enters the ring from the crowd and nails Simmons from behind. While Riggs holds Simmons, Hall follows up with his customary discus punch and then the "Outsiders Edge". Hall leaves the ring as Vendetta and Silva are brawling into the crowd now. Hall goes over and gives Silva a hand making it 2-on-1. In the meantime inside the ring Riggs delivers a big chokeslam to an already devastated Ron Simmons.
[Adam Riggs defeats Ron Simmons by pinfall at 10:20 after a chokeslam]

Post-Match:
<<< cue "It's Tricky by Run D.M.C.">>>

The crowd goes absolutely nuts as Jody Christmas makes his way to the ring. Hall and Silva are still pounding away at Vendetta in the crowd so it's just Christmas and Riggs (and a downed Ron Simmons). The two stare at each other for a few seconds. Christmas motions to Hall in the crowd and then clasps his hands together to indicate to Riggs that he is with Hall. Riggs smiles and turns his back on Christmas, raising his hands in the air mocking the crowd. But when he turns around he is nailed by a Jody Christmas superkick! Riggs is out cold!

Seeing what transpired Silva and Hall now race to the ring and enter beneath the bottom rope. Silva starts to question Hall about his allegiances, and then both he and Hall attack Christmas. Christmas fights back valiantly but he is alone against Hall & Silva. Simmons though regains his senses and makes it 2 on 2.

<<< cue "Wolfpack theme">>>

Just when you thought it couldn't get any louder in the Holiday Park Arena, the crowd explodes when the unannounced Big Sexy Kevin Nash makes his way to the ring. He parts the sea of Silva and Hall and goes right after Christmas with a big knee to the mid-section in the corner of the ring. The crowd changes from cheering to now boo'ing Nash. Big Sexy works over Christmas in the corner while Silva and Hall double team Simmons. Simmons falls victim to the Outsider's Edge while Christmas is devastated by the Jack-Knife powerbomb. Vendetta is gamely trying to crawl over the guard rail to get back into the action, but collapses from exhaustion. Silva, Hall, Nash, and a revived Riggs embrace in the ring. Kimberly Page comes out to join them bringing with her red and black "WolfPack" t-shirts for all members.


We hear the howl of a wolf, as we


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River City Wrestling #965
May 21, 2003
Wednesday Night Rage
Boise, Idaho
Bronco Gym

Attendance: 1,223 (sold out)


Opening Match
Six-Man Tag Match
ICP: Violent J & Shaggy 2 Dope, & Derek St. Holmes, ESQ v Hombre Muerto Recorre, Ryan Roxbury, and Shane Stevens
**HMR proved to be the most talented man in this six man tag match, and the only one in his team that could overcome the constant interference and double teams of their opponents. Finally it all broke down as the six men brawled. Violent J opened up a fire extinguisher into the eyes of HMR when the ref was on the other side of ringside. This allowed an ICP double team of Shane Stevens to pick up the win.
[ICP & Holmes defeat HMR, Roxbury, & Stevens at 7:24 when Violent J pinned Shane Stevens after an assisted hotshot]


In-ring interview:
President Jack Larkin comes out with his new executive assistant Sable. He apologizes for having to come out here again, twice in one month, but he says he is disgusted after watching last week's Rage. Match after match featured outside interference, run-in's from the crowd, managerial interference, foreign objects, and brawls that went into the stands. Well that has to stop tonight. Those who continue these tactics will face fines and suspensions. Also, this goes for the proliferation of new groups here in RCW. When RCW first started it was every man for himself. Now we have Full Deck, The Wolfpack, and Sammy Yip's little group. Larkin says he and the referees of RCW will not be intimidated by these groups. Finally, Larkin says that when RCW first started it was about mat wrestling. But last week all the fans got was brawl after brawl. Well to remind everyone about mat wrestling excellence, next week we will have an amateur rules match between Cael Sanderson and Rulon Gardner, two of the finest amateur wrestlers the U.S. has produced in the last 10 years. This draws mostly jeers from the crowd.
Sable then grabs the mic. She says that last week she was out smarted by Asp Evergreen, which doesn't say much for her own intelligence, but she guarantees it won't happen again. Sable says she knows Asp isn't in the arena tonight, but challenges him to a match next week on Rage. She wants a paddle match. A paddle will be suspended from a pole. Whomever gets the paddle and delivers a spanking on the other wrestler first, wins the match.
Eddie Chavez makes an unexpected appearance at the top of the ramp. He apologizes to Sable for Asp's MILF crack about her. He says that comment wasn't appropriate for someone with Sable's level of class. Sable gives him a weak smile and nods her head slightly. Chavez then smiles and says Sable is more likely to have ridden the Bang Bus! The crowd jeers Chavez as Sable is furious. Chavez says that on behalf of Asp he accepts the match next week for Asp to face Sable in a paddle match.


<<< cue "Ride of the Valkryies" by Wagner>>>
Den of Thieves, Den Graves & Den Scarraman come to the ring to the jeers of the fans. Graves has the Heritage title around his waist that he won from Vic Gate.
Graves says that after watching two meatheads like Chrome and Riley fight it out last week for the top contendership for this title, for once he has to admit that Larkin is right. There is too much emphasis on brawling skill and not enough anymore on mat wrestling. Graves reminds the crowd that he was properly schooled at the Wiggan School of wrestling in England, where all true shooters learn the ropes in a literal and figurative sense. The fans begin to chant BORING.
Graves looks visibly upset and walks over and shakes the ropes. "You people wouldn't know a good match if I walked up to you and shoved it down your throat". He goes on to say that since neither Riley nor Chrome was man enough to win the match, they both got their butts kicked by that greenhorn Sapp, that there was no #1 contender for the Heritage title. So, he says, I guess I'll see you, when I see you. He throws down the mic and begins to leave the ring.

"NOT SO FAST"
V.P. Dale Kuentz comes out with a mic. He tells Graves and Scarraman that since they are already in the ring, using up precious TV time to do nothing constructive, they might as well wrestle. Kuentz says he has a new team brought in tonight and the Den of Thieves would make an excellent first test for these men.

From the back comes the formidable team of Haku & Kurrgan!!!

Bout #2
Haku & Kurrgan v Den of Thieves: Den Graves & Den Scarraman
**Graves and Scarraman did their best to stall and to slow down the pace of the match. But they were too surprised by this new team to really get organized. Graves was a good enough wrestler to twice gain the advantage on Haku, but Scarraman was the weak link and found himself being manhandled by Kurrgan. However, Bob Sapp came down from the back and made his way to ringside. He didn't interfere but just looked on from the floor. Graves got upset and started to exchange words and shoves with Sapp. Soon Scarraman left the ring to join his tag team partner. Kurrgan and Haku followed next and it turned into a 5-man brawl outside the ring which caused referee Melissa Coates to call for the bell.
[Den of Thieves and Kurrgan & Haku fought to a double countout at 10:38]


In-ring interview:
Sammy Yip (Korea) comes to the ring accompanied by his two charges, Gregor Kitnitsov (Russia) & Tiger Khan (India). Yip says a bunch of disparaging things about the USA and how they were wrong about Saddam having weapons of mass destruction. He tells the people not to be afraid of the government spooks in the FBI and CIA and to protest, on the lawn of the White House if need be, to make them accountable for the loss of human life all in error. He tells the Americans to take heed of the way the winds of political change are blowing. A new force has arrived, and it's called Global Warning. With that all 3 men clasp hands and raise them in triumph.

<<< cue "Dirty Deeds" by AC/DC>>>
Global Warning is surprised and fearful when Kutlu Warrior Jon Stewart's music hits. They look all around for the Kutlu Warrior, who finally comes strolling down the aisle to the ring brandishing a Singapore cane. He challenges Kitnitsov to another match, right now. Kitnitsov accepts.

Bout #3
"Kutlu Warrior" Jonny Stewart v Gregor Kitntisov (/w Sammy Yip and Tiger Khan)
**Kitnitsov actually controls the early going with a ground and pound game that keeps the brawler Stewart off his game. The Russian punishes Stewart with an airplane spin toss, German suplex, and a front neck chancery takedown that only gets a 2 count. He takes too much time though and Stewart comes back by clipping the knee of Kitntisov. He rallies with punches and kicks, but when he goes for the DDT Kitnitosov shoves him off into the ropes. The two are so close neither has time to adjust and they bang heads on the rebound. Stewart is on his feet at the count of 8, but the Russian moves out of the way of a kneedrop attempt by the Kutlu Warrior. The two then brawl, first trading punches in the middle of the ring, and then collar and elbow hook-ups took the two into each corner of the ring as they tried to gain an advantage. Kitntisov punished Stewart with a series of knees to the gut, but Stewart spun out of the corner putting the Russian into a hammerlock. He lifted his opponent into the air, and took him down to the mat still holding onto the hammerlock. Kitnitsov managed to get to the ropes for the break. He ran out of the ring to buy some time, and when Stewart pursued he ran right into a clothesline from Khan. With the tables turned Kitnitsov punished Stewart with a series of 3 German suplexes, before locking on a short arm scissors. Stewart fights to the ropes but is then sucker punched by Khan. Stewart leaves the ring and goes right after Khan. He throws him head first into the ring steps. Kitntisov attacks Stewart from behind and then throws him back into the ring. But when the Russian reaches down to pull Stewart up the Kutlu Warrior straight arms him with a nasty shot to the throat. Both Kitnitsov's hands go to his throat making him easy prey for Stewart to close the distance and then hit a belly-to-belly suplex. A series of running clotheslines and a DDT later the match is over.
[Jonny Stewart defeated Gregor Kitnitsov by pinfall at 15:52 after a DDT]

Post-match:
A furious Sammy Yip tells Stewart he was lucky. He challenges Stewart to sign an open contract for "Nothing Else Matters" to face a member of Global Warning of Yip's choice. Stewart just nods his approval.


Bout #4
Tag Team Tournament Semi-Final
The Spinebusters (Bryan Caruthers & Jerry Orth) defeated The Young Guns (Greg Pawluk & Johnny Devine) by pinfall at 9:03 when Caruthers pinned Pawluk after a double reverse russian legsweep.
**Another disappointing match for the Young Guns losing to the veteran team of the Spinebusters who make cheating look so easy.

Bout #5
Tag Team Tournament Semi-Final
Union Jack & Gabriel Argos defeated Boss Strickland & Mr. Wrestling by submission at 12:08 when Argos made Mr. Wrestling submit to the triangle scissor lock
**Argos overcame the pain from his broken nose to work yet another match and turned in a stellar performance. They will meet the Spinebusters in the final of the tournament. The winners will receive the vacant RCWW Tag Team titles, as well as a shot at the NWA World Champions at "Nothing Else Matters".


Backstage interview:
Deane Moore catches up with Bob Sapp as he is packing his bag and getting ready to leave.
Moore] Sapp...Sapp...

The Beast lifts his head and glares at Moore, who flinches noticeably.

Sapp] Well?
Moore] umm...I guess everyone wants to know...
Sapp] Who is everyone? Do YOU want to know something little man? Then ask me? Ask me why I am here in RCW. Ask me who my first victim will be. Will it be Chrome? Will it be Steve Riley? Will it be Den Graves? Perhaps Kurrgan or Haku? Ask me when I will leave, trying to hide the expectant look on your face. Ask me anything you want to ask me Moore, but look me in the eye and ask me.
Moore] Well, i guess..
Sapp] LEAVE ME ALONE. Worm.


Bout #6
Raymond Bingham v "Sinister" Stan Baker
**Bingham comes down to the ring and reminds us that, yes, in fact, he is still the PWI 2001 Rookie of the year. This match is a bit of a re-match between 2 of the 4 men who competed at "Heroes" in a Fatal 4 Way match. The fans don't like either man but they seem to side with Baker in this match.
Bingham starts strong with a standing wristlock that he applies several times in a row. Baker would get the break but Bingham would find a way to apply it again and again. Bingham then went to work on the wrist, stomping on it, wrapping it around the ring rope, and smashing it against the ringpost. Baker has never been one to do much kicking, he is mostly a puncher, and his finisher is the heartpunch, so it was a good strategy.
But Baker found a way to fight back. Even though his hand was hurt he used his arm to underhook and tie up the arm of Bingham. He used his power to move Bingham around like this and delivered a series of headbutts that had Bingham "out on his feet". Baker finally released him, with a belly-to-belly-suplex!
Baker got a 2 count. He then went into a mount and started to hammer Bingham with punches using his "weak" hand. However, when he got up and sent him to the ropes, Bingham ducked under a clothesline attempt and nailed a crucifix, rolled up Baker and got a surprising 3 count. It was a very quick count from long time inept official Jurgen Hermann.
[Raymond Bingham defeated Stan Baker by pinfall at 8:09 after a crucifix]

Post-Match:
As Baker stayed in the ring to complain to Hermann about a fast count, Bingham left the ring and ran like a madman to the backstage area.


Main Event
Sam Holiday v Jesse Hennig
Two old rivals renewed acquaintances once again. Holiday had challeged Hennig last week to try and avenge Hennig's victory in the Fatal 4 Way match at "Heroes".
Hennig kept refusing to enter the ring, telling the ref to back Holiday away. He kept stalling for time as the fans took up the "chicken" chant, followed soon after by "boring". Finally Hennig got into the ring, got slapped by Holiday, and rolled right out of the ring again. The ring bell finally sounded.
Holiday pursued Hennig out of the ring, but the villain rolled back in the ring, trying to catch Holiday coming back in. But when Hennig turned around inside the ring Holiday was no where to be seen. He was crouched down beside the apron out of Hennig's sight. Jesse Hennig turned his back to look in the other directions and this allowed Holiday to slip into the ring. Hennig turned around and walked right into a huge boot to the gut. Holiday followed up with a pair of legdrops, a slingshot into the corner, and then a series of 3 running clotheslines. Hennig though managed to fight back by raking the eyes of Holiday. The two men traded the advantage back and forth for a few more minutes until Hennig reversed a whip attempt and sent Holiday crashing into head referee Buddy Lane.
Hennig dug into his tights and brought out a pair of brass knux. He was lining up Holiday when from the back emerged Raymond Bingham. He slid into the ring with a chair and waffled Hennig over the back. It was a receipt for last week when Hennig nailed Bingham (his own partner in the match) with brass knux and left him to lose the match. Bingham left the ring. Holiday recovered first and nailed Hennig with a big knee drop. He then climbed the top rope and hit the Holiday leg drop. A still groggy Buddy Lane crawled over and counted the 1, 2, 3.
[Sam Holiday defeated Jesse Hennig at 9:22 after the Holiday leg drop and some outside interference]

Post-Match:
Bingham returns to the ring as Holiday stands on the 2nd turnbuckle facing the crowd, celebrating. Bingham nails Holiday in the back with the chair. Then he nails him one more time in the head before kicking him out of the ring.
Bingham grabs a mic. He says this is proof that nobody screws with the fastest rising star in the RCW and the NWA. And next week he promises to take one more step to cement his position as one of the premiere wrestlers in the world.

Parting comments:
The announcers remind us that next week on Rage we will have the Tag Team Tournament final between Spinebusters and Union Jack & Gabriel Argos. In addition the Wolfpack will be in the house for the main event to take on the duo of Vendetta & Jody Christmas!!

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River City Wrestling #966
May 28, 2003
Wednesday Night Rage
Bismarck Civic Center
Bismarck, North Dakota

Attendance: 3,153


We are greeted by our hosts Joe Aiello (play by play), Linley Tolbert (color commentary), and Deane Moore (interviews). They pan to the audience and we get a wave from sheetwriter extrodinaire Dave Meltzer. Aiello once again brags that the attendance is almost double what we had the last time we had a Rage from Bismarck, which was in April. Love them or hate them, the Wolfpack and Jody Christmas sure have brought the crowds through the turnstiles. Tolbert laughs and says it has to create a conflict of interest on the part of President Larkin. On the one hand he needs the gate badly as his company was reported by the Wrestling Observer to be bleeding around $2 million a year. On the other hand the Wolfpack has insulted Larkin and throw their popularity right into his face.


Opening Match
Lash LeRoux v Lord Valmont (/w Sherry Valmont)
LeRoux gained the advantage early with his much faster ring pace than Valmont who wrestles like someone from the golden age of pro wrestling. Valmont gains the advantage through an eye poke, choke, and facerake, but loses it again after arguing with his wife and valet Sherry Valmont. At one point Sherry slaps a stunned looking Lord V across the face. This allows LeRoux to nail him from behind with an inverted DDT, and picks up the win.
[Lash LeRoux defeated Lord Valmont by pinfall at 5:48 after an inverted DDT]

Post-Match
Lord Valmont grabs a mic and says that the wrestlers and referees here in River City Wrestling cheat so much he cant gain a decent victory in RCW. After thinking about it for a minute he points a finger at Sherry and says that she was supposed to be watching his back, not slapping him in the face! Its obvious that he needs more help to even the playing field around here. He pledges to get more help and then leaves the ring in disgust.


Bout #2
Triple Threat Match
Chrome v "The Beast" Bob Sapp v "Total Destruction" Steve Riley
Typical 3 way dance with no one able to finish it off because the 3rd man is always close enough to make a save. Soon though things get out of hand with a table brought into the ring, a couple of chairs, and finally the hammer from the timekeeper's table. Steve Riley throws up his hands in disgust and flips the fans off as he leaves the match. Chrome and Sapp get the match thrown out after using the chairs and hammer to bust each other open.
[No contest at 8:35]


In-Ring Promo
Raymond Bingham comes to the ring wearing a shirt that reminds us he was the 2001 PWI Rookie of the Year.
Bingham says that last week he eliminated both Stan Baker and Sam Holiday from the RCW picture. He tells the fans to settle down, that its okay, because they will qualify for social assistance given their age and lack of marketable skills. The youngster declares that he created such a buzz last week that he received a congratulatory phone call from none other then Chris Champion! Bingham though says that last week he promised he would make an impact tonight that will help him make the final step to the top, and he is here to deliver. He calls out THE WOLFPACK!!!

<<< cue "Sleep When I'm Dead" by Warren Zevon >>>
Bingham is expecting the Wolfpack but instead gets The President Jack Larkin. The President has a mic. He says that last week he tried to make an impact in RCW too. You see he came out and told everyone there would be no more run-ins, referee shots, etc. He reminds everyone that he threatened fines and suspensions. Well tonight he is here to back up that threat. Last week Raymond Bingham ignored those threats and interfered in the main event, no less. For his actions Bingham is going to receive a suspension without pay up to "Nothing Else Matters" on June 7th. And at Nothing Else Matters Bingham will face off against Sam Holiday, one on one. There will be no interference in that match or the fines and suspensions will increase dramatically.

<<< cue "Wolfpack Theme" >>>
Larkin freezes as the Wolfpack (Manny Silva, Adam Riggs, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash) come out accompanied by Kimberly Page from behind Larkin. They walk by him, close enough to give him a bit of a shoulder shrug, but don't look back as they stroll to the ring, all eyes on Raymond Bingham.
The Wolfpack enters the ring and Riggs grabs a mic. He walks up to Bingham and sniffs him. Riggs then looks at Hall and says "he don't smell like no pussy". Hall walks up to him from behind as Bingham stands very still. Hall sniffs the air and says to Riggs, "don't smell like no fruit either". Silva grabs the mic and says we are the most elite crew in the National Wrestling Alliance, and we sure as hell don't need some punk whose greatest moment was 2 years ago, and has been doing nothing but reliving that moment ever since!. Bingham refuses to show emotion. Instead he puts his mic to his lips and says to Big Kevin Nash, "you got something to say now?". Nash, mocks Bingham with the I'm so scared hand motions. Then snatches the mic out of Bingham's hand. "I'll tell you what Bingham. You go to "Nothing Else Matters" and you beat the living hell out of Sam Holiday. Then we will CONSIDER you for the Wolfpack". Nash tosses the mic which bounces off the forehead of Bingham and bounces to the mat. Bingham refuses to show displeasure, managing instead a sly smile.


Bout #3
Amateur Wrestling Exhibition
Rulon Gardner v Cael Sanderson
What was supposed to be a showcase of mat wrestling skill as the brainchild of Larkin's turned into a big mess. Sanderson was giving away around 60 pounds to Gardner, but Gardner was primarily a Greco-Roman wrestler while Sanderson is more versed in freestyle. Sanderson tried to score early by shooting on Gardner but was continually grounded. Gardner began to score at will, and looked apologetic. Finally, after two 3 minute rounds the match was over and Gardner had won 12-0.
[Rulon Gardner defeats Cael Sanderson on points 12-0]

Post-Match
As Gardner turns to get a mic, Sanderson tries to shake his hand. Gardner doesn't see it, but it seems to piss off Sanderson when Gardner turned his back. Gardner gets a mic and apologizes to Sanderson, saying they weren't in the same class. Sanderson looks very embarrassed and mad as hell at that remark. Gardner apologizes again and says he meant in the same "weight class"
.
<<< cue "Won't Get Fooled Again" by the Who >>>
Boss Strickland comes strolling down to the ring. He has a bouquet of roses that he says are to congratulate his old adversary Gardner. He says he hopes to bury the hatchet with him, and hands him the flowers. Gardner tosses them to the ground and gets in the face of Strickland. Cael comes to back Gardner up but accidentally walks right into a back elbow, as Gardner was reeling back for a punch. Gardner tries to help Sanderson up but he is waved away. It's obvious that Gardner feels horrible about the incident. Strickland then comes from behind and slaps a full-nelson on Gardner. He starts to yell at Sanderson to go ahead and hit him. After a few seconds of reluctance Sanderson walks up and slaps Gardner across the face. His own face becomes a distorted mask of rage, and he begins to slap Gardner across the face repeatedly. He then rakes the eyes of Gardner, and Strickland delivers a full-nelson slam on Gardner to finish him off. Strickland offers his hand to Sanderson. The fans go nuts jeering the newly formed duo as Sanderson accepts the offer and shakes the hand of his former enemy Boss Strickland!!


Bout #4
Paddle Match: Paddle suspended on a pole, must administer a spanking to win the match
Sable v Asp Evergreen
Actually an even match-up with Sable getting in some nasty looking kicks, including one that hit Asp in the bridge of the nose causing him to bleed. Asp used every opportunity he could get to try and humiliate Sable. He would grind on her, move her hand to his crotch, and try and pull off her clothes. Finally when he tried to squat on her face she had all she could take, and delivered a short punch to his groin. She rolled him off, mounted him and began to deliver uncontrolled punches to his head and his already bloodied nose. After ignoring several warnings by referee Melissa Coates she was finally physically pulled off Asp by Coates. Sable then delivered a DDT to referee Melissa Coates. She was irate and attacked Asp again. But Asp ducked, grabbed her by the waist and threw her between the ropes to the floor below. He whipped her into the announce table, then grabbed a couple bottles of water and gave her a wet t-shirt. Returning to the ring Asp grabbed the paddle off the pole. However, by this time RCW security had come out and were looking after Coates, and stepping between the downed Sable and Evergreen. Suddenly though the sea parted as Kimberly and Adam Riggs emerged. Riggs waved security and they rolled Sable back inside the ring. Evergreen grabbed a chair, laid Sable across the chair, and delivered 5 hard smacks with the paddle across her ass. He then kicked her in the ribs, sending her and the chair toppling over. In the end the official decision saw Coates DQ Sable for the DDT.
[Asp Evergreen defeated Sable by disqualification at 10:47 when Sable hit the referee]


In-ring interview
When we return from commercial break President Larkin is in the ring. He has lost his cool, something we have not seen before. He begins to rant and rave at the top of his lungs, "has everyone lost their damn minds?". He says he cant believe what Sable did, never mind what Riggs did. He calls the Wolfpack a bunch of punks. He promises more fines and suspensions than ever before. But he has a better way to fix Riggs and the Wolfpack. Tonight, right here in Bismarck, North Dakota, Adam Riggs will have a chance once again to step up and become a champion! All he has to do is win one match. That match will be against none other than fellow Wolfpack member Manny Silva, the RCW Heavyweight champion. Oh, and just to be sure that Riggs doesn't lie down for Silva, or vice-versa, up for grabs in that match will also be the title shot at Nothing Else Matters against the NWA World Heavyweight Champion! And as if that wasn't enough, that match will have a special timekeeper - me! And a special surprise referee. Larkin gets an evil grin on his face. He says, "Silva, Riggs, have at 'er boys, have at 'er."

Suddenly from the back emerges Sammy Yip, Gregor Kitnitsov, and Tiger Khan. Yip starts to bait Larkin, saying he has lost control over the company, just like the U.S. has lost control over the situation in the Middle-East. He tells Larkin that one ally, whether it be Israel or Ron Simmons, is not enough. You have to have more friends than enemies he tells Larkin from the top of the ramp. Sadly, he says, you do not. Add one more enemy to your list Larkin.

<<< cue "Star Spangled Banner" by Jimi Hendrix >>>
The Patriot comes to the top of the ramp. However, he is wearing a new mask that has the white now become black, the red has now become darker, and the blue is also a tinge darker. The fans boo as the Patriot shakes hands with each member of Global Warning.
Larkin has the mic and screams "I fired you!!".
Patriot replies, "you can't fire me Larkin. I'm not under contract to you. I have a valid 5-year contract with the World Wrestling Alliance that was transferred to you when you purchased your way into the WWA. That contract has a no-out clause to protect me, and still has to the end of the year remaining. So until then I suggest you get used to seeing a very dark Patriot on your show."
The fans boo their former hero.
The Patriot looks at the fans. "He fired me for heaven's sake. You used to cheer me. He fired me and now you boo me? He's not even an American, he's a Canadian." The fans boo the mention of Canada.
Sammy Yip grabs the mic and starts in on how Canada didn't support the U.S. in the war on the Arab Nations, so they should be cheering the Patriot. The fans though just continue to boo. Yip proclaims that Global Warning just became that much stronger. He's still jabbering away when we cut to commercial.


Bout #5
Tag Team Tournament Final
For the vacant RCW Tag Team Titles & shot at the NWA World Champions at "Nothing Else Matters"
Union Jack & Gabriel Argos v Spinebusters: Bryan Caruthers & Jerry Orth
UJ and Argos frustrated their opponents with good scientific counters and quick tags early in the match. Caruthers though turned the tables by feigning a forearm to the busted nose of Argos, (who is still wearing the half mask to protect the broken nose) and instead shot in low for a double leg takedown. He then risked DQ by stomping directly on his opponents groin. Caruthers and Orth pressed their advantage forcing Argos to protect his nose but making him easy prey to working over his legs. After several anxious minutes and near falls Argos finally rolled over to make the tag to UJ. Jack got the hot tag but soon was double teamed by the Spinebusters who regained the advantage. Jack though was a lot more game than his injured partner and made a comeback despite the odds. Finally Argos was able to join his partner in what turned into a 4 man brawl. Spinebusters grabbed the advantage and got Argos into the ring. They nailed him in the nose again, and he could hardly defend himself due to the pain. The 'busters set Argos up for a stuffed piledriver with Orth climbing to the top turnbuckle. UJ recovered enough though to grab the foot of Orth and then to pull him down, causing the Spinebuster to crotch himself on the top turnbuckle. Argos then backflipped the waiting Bryan Caruthers. Argos pulled Caruthers to his feet, gave him the atomic drop and made the pin. This has to be considered a big upset.
[Union Jack & Gabriel Argos defeated the Spinebusters by pinfall when Argos pinned Caruthers after an atomic drop at 12:22]
[Union Jack & Gabriel Argos win the vacant RCW Tag Team Titles]


Challenge
<<< cue "Wolfpack Theme">>>
Kevin Nash & Scott Hall come to the ring wearing their Wolfpack shirts. They call out Vendetta. The Haitian Warrior comes to the top of the ramp but not to the ring. Hall & Nash ask Vendetta his opinion on whether Jody Christmas can be trusted. Vendetta responds that each man must make his own path, and on that path he must walk alone. Hall responds that is fine and dandy, but do you trust him enough to team with him right now against the Wolfpack? Vendetta shakes his head no, and then responds he doesn't need to trust Christmas, that he trusts his own ability enough to see him through the match. Nash says it is decided then, a tag match, and he calls out Jody Christmas.

<<< cue "It's Tricky" by Run D.M.C. >>>
Jody Christmas comes to the ring and stands beside Vendetta, neither man looking at the other. After a short stare down with the Wolfpack they charge the ring and the match is on.

Bout #6
Vendetta & Jody Christmas v Kevin Nash & Scott Hall
Silva, Riggs, and Kimberly are no where to be seen, as they are shown by the backstage cameras to be getting ready for tonight's main event. The 4 way brawl shakes down to Christmas and Hall as the legal men, and Christmas gains the advantage with a series of knee lifts. Christmas and Vendetta keep Hall off balance and have him wandering around the ring like he is punch drunk. Hall finally lucks out with a head to head collision with Vendetta, that bounces Hall backwards into the Wolfpack corner. Nash tags himself in and goes right after Vendetta with the knees to the gut in a neutral corner of the ring. Nash works over Vendetta, and then Hall recovers enough to tag in and keep the advantage going. After a couple of minutes Vendetta blocks a Nash punch, responds with a flurry of his own, and then uses a firemans carry on Nash to make his way to the corner to tag in Christmas. This brings in Hall and its 2-on-1. They throw Christmas out of the ring which allows a double team on Vendetta. The ref escorts Nash out of the ring, but this allows Hall to nail a discus punch followed by the Outsiders Edge. But Vendetta manages to kick out at the 2 count. Hall tags in Nash, and then uses the return of Christmas to the ring apron to distract long-time inept referee Jurgen Hermann and they deliver a devastating double clothesline to Vendetta. Nash then picked up Vendetta and nailed him with the Jackknife Powerbomb and got the pin even though Vendetta was not the legal man.
[Kevin Nash & Scott Hall defeated Vendetta & Jody Christmas by pinfall at 14:47 when Nash pinned Vendetta after nailing him with the Jackknife Powerbomb]


Main Event
RCW Heavyweight Championship Match
winner gets title shot at the NWA World Champion
Wolfpack member v Wolfpack member
Special guest referee??
Special guest timekeeper, President Jack Larkin

"Vicious" Manny Silva (champion) v "the Phenom" Adam Riggs

<<< cue "Wolfpack Theme">>>
From the back comes "the Phenom" Adam Riggs to the ring, followed a few steps behind by RCW champion "Vicious" Manny Silva wearing the RCW gold around his waist.

<<< cue "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" by Warren Zevon >>>
Jack Larkin comes down to ringside, pointing his finger at the Wolfpack, and takes his seat at the timekeeper's table.

<<< cue "Wolfpack Theme">>>
The Wolfpack music plays once again, and a very reluctant looking Kimberly Page wearing a referee shirt and black leather pants is encouraged along by V.P. Dale Kuentz. Inside the ring both Silva and Riggs look worried about this turn of events. Riggs though seems to curry favour with Kimberly by holding the ring ropes open for her to enter. She shoots him an electric smile, something that does not go unnoticed by Manny Silva.

The match starts off with Silva surprising Riggs, getting him off his feet with a dropkick to the knee. He works Riggs with a reverse chinlock, and a couple snap mares to keep him on the mat. A full-nelson is his first real attempt to submit Riggs but the big man makes his way to the ropes. The two men break cleanly but look pretty weary of each other.
Silva continues to press his advantage with several more snap mares, followed by a pair of vertical suplexes. He goes for a Samoan drop but Riggs shifts his weight and drops behind Silva, and then runs him into the corner. Two huge shoulder blocks by Riggs, a running clothesline, and then he puts on an armbar submission. He tries to talk Silva into submitting, and Kimberly keeps checking on him, but finally Silva breaks by getting to the ropes. On the break Silva lashes out with a punch that nails Riggs. He tackles him to the mat and the two roll around trading punches and elbows. Riggs uses his size advantage to hold down Silva, and applies a key lock. Silva kicks his way out, but Riggs regains control with a bearhug.
A pair of earringers and then a knee to the lower stomach area put Silva back in control. He clips the back of Riggs' leg to drop him to the mat, and then bulldogs him head first. He covers, but only gets a 1 count. Silva complains to Kimberly about a slow count.

<<< cue "Wolfpack Theme">>>
Silva is momentarily distracted as Kevin Nash and Scott Hall come from the back and take up positions leaning on the ring apron and watching the action. The distraction hurts Silva as Riggs catches him with a European uppercut. Riggs nails a short clothesline and follows up with a huge powerbomb. He makes the cover and Kimberly counts, 1, 2, Kickout!!
Riggs hits a tiger suplex, and again only gets a 2 count. So he throws his stablemate out of the ring and then amazes the crowd when the big man follows with a plancha on the champ! After he recovers Riggs grabs Silva and takes him to the ring, but before they can get there Silva nails an elbow into the Phenom's guts. He nails another elbow and then slams Riggs' head into the ring apron. Riggs is reeling and Silva bullrushes him from behind and drives him headfirst into the corner post. Riggs is busted wide open.
Silva grabs Riggs by the head and drags him over to the announce table. He starts to clear it away to drag Riggs on, but before he can do that Kimberly, Nash, and Hall all congregate over there and tell him to take it back into the ring. Very grudgingly Silva does that throwing Riggs back into the ring.
Back inside, Silva goes to work again with a pair of vertical suplexes and gets a 2 count. Again he complains to Kimberly about a slow count. He tries to pick up Riggs, but the big man counters from his back with a stiff punch right to the throat of Silva. The champ grasps at his neck in an effort to breathe. Unable to catch his breath he bails out of the ring. Riggs goes right after him and grabs a metal chair along his way. Seeing this Hall and Nash again step between the wrestlers and send them back into the ring.
Riggs applies a standing wristlock but Silva fights it with a kick to the thigh, ducks under and around Riggs and nails him with a German suplex. This time he only gets a 1 count. Silva is still constantly touching his throat and is in obvious pain. He throws Riggs head first into the corner, and then nails him with several shoulders into his back as Riggs faces the crowd. He then nails a couple quick punches to the kidney. Silva then pulls Riggs over to the ropes and places him over the second strand. He grabs the top strand and pulls it down, and now the ropes constrict upon themselves and Riggs is flailing away as he is being choked out by the ring ropes. Silva slips under the ropes to the floor below and starts to pull at Riggs' feet making it choke Riggs even more. The Wolfpack members have seen enough and jump in.
Kimberly is shrieking at the top of her lungs, Nash pulls Silva off Riggs, and Hall unwraps the ring ropes from around Riggs' throat. Larkin hammers the ringbell to call the match to an end. Larkin makes the official announcement.
[Adam Riggs defeated Manny Silva by disqualification at 18:08 when Silva used the ring ropes to try and choke out Riggs]
[Manny Silva retains the RCW Heavyweight Championship]

The Wolfpack are in the middle of the ring arguing amongst themselves as we,

FADE TO BLACK