May 28, 2000

We open with the extravagant PPV promo that was shown previously (its on the board). The scene cuts to black...

EXPLOSIONS!!! FIREWORKS!!! AND FIRE fill the sold arena for the IHWAs PPV. Signs literally fill the screen as the fans are going wild. After a few crowd shots we cut right to the announcers who run down tonight's huge line up. As they finish giving the details in every match Montrose's music hits.

Hardcore title
Deathfang vs Montrose

Montrose comes out as a badly bruised Mr. Black accompanies him. He seems to be back under control tonight. The crowd boos the huge monster as he awaits his opponent. DF's music hits and the crowd gives a great response. DF has a dumpster full of goodies dragging behind him. DF grabs a trash can and immediately wails Montrose which shakes the big man. DF starts to shower Montrose with lefts and rights as his hand is wrapped in a chain. Montrose is wobbly but he won't fall. DF bounces off the ropes and hits several clotheslines. He goes for another but Montrose catches him and lifts him high over his head. He then tosses DF outside of the ring into the dumpster. The crowd goes nuts. Montrose then pushes the dumpster up the rampway. HE'S GONNA PUSH IT OFF!!! But DF gets up and clotheslines Montrose as he jumps out of the dumpster in time. The crowd cheers as DF grabs a kendo stick and thwaps it over Montrose's head. DF goes to slam the big man but Montrose grabs him and pushes him down the ramp. DF gets back up and goes to grab a fire extinguisher but Mr. Black grabs it first and sprays it in DF's face. Montrose grabs DF and slams him into the steel steps. Montrose picks up the steps and slams them on DF's legs. The big man does it over and over again. He grabs a chair and waffles DF's skull. DF seems to be out cold but Montrose doesn't go for the cover. Instead he pulls out one of his spikes as the crowd prepares themselves for some blood. But DF manages to grab an nearby ironing board and hits Montrose. But he still won't let go of the spike. Montrose swings and slashes DF's arm. Most of the crowd covers their eyes. DF's arm is now bleeding profusely. DF tries to escape but Montrose sees the blood and chases after him. But DF picks up the steps and slams Montrose right in the face. DF looks around and under the ring to see what else he can find. He gets a plate glass window from underneath the ring and smashes it over Montrose's head. Blood goes EVERYWHERE as the crowd "OoOoOos". BUT MONTROSE WON'T STAY DOWN!!! Both men are bleeding badly. DF rushes Montrose and pounds away on his bloody forehead. Montrose grabs him and puts him in a bear hug. DF seems to be going limp. The ref raises his arm...1...again....2...again...thr.....NOOO DF keeps it up as the crowd gets behind him. He hits Montrose with several headbutts. The blood is getting in his eyes. The big man is temporarily blind. DF grabs the IRON to that ironing board. WHAM!!! He levels Montrose...WHAM!!! Again...Montrose is on the ground...but he's getting back up...DF goes for another...but Mr. Black grabs the iron.... he nails Mr. Black. BUT who's that crawling from underneath the ring??? IT'S CWOLVIE!!! He turns DF around...WHAM!!! Right in the head with a kendo stick. Both men are down as CWOLVIE walks to the back. Montrose is up first....DF gets up...he shoulder blocks Montrose to try to get him down...he goes for another....NOOO HE GOT CAUGHT WITH THE ROID RAGE!!! Montrose goes for a cover..1..2..3!!! It's over. We have a new champ.

Winner and new Hardcore champ: Montrose

We cut to the back as the ring gets cleared. Before we do a replay is shown of CWOLVIES appearance. Cole is now in back with CWOLVIE. He asks why CWOLVIE did that and he replies...."Wrong place...Wrong Time." Back to the ring.

Big Jim Slade vs Eliminator

BJS comes out first with his manager Amber Starr. He gets a good pop from the crowd as "BIG JIM BEER" signs are shown in the audience. Eliminators music hits and the crowd gives him a bigger pop. The former world champ walks to the ring with a stern look on his face. He gets in the ring as both men have a stare down. The bell rings and BJS just grabs him and body slams him off the bat. Eli seems stunned by the power of BJS. Eli goes for a slam on the 6'10 man but is suplexed instead. BJS shoots him off the ropes but misses a big boot. Eli hits with a missile shoulder block that sends BJS out of the ring. BJS now seems stunned by Elis abilities. Both men are now back in the ring as they trade some words. They now start to trade blows as neither man seems to be getting the better half. It spills on the outside as Eli is now tossed into the guard rail. BJS continues his assault and rams his head into it. he goes to do it again but Eli reverses it. BJS is now introduced to the steel post as well. It goes back into the ring where Eli drops a few leg drops and elbows. He hits several power moves and gets a two count. Eli goes for a spinning neck breaker but BJS holds onto the ropes and Eli spins only himself. BJS hits a 3 point stance shoulder tackle followed by a powerslam. BJS hits a big suplex followed by a Garvin Stomp. He sets Eli in the corner and delivers a few shoulders. He misses the last one and hits the pole. Eli gets him with a DDT. Both men are down....1...2..3...4...5...6..7..Eli gets up at 7. Eli goes to the top but is thrown off by BJS. Now BJS puts Eli on his shoulder and heads to the top. But Eli slips off and kicks him in the gut...RUNNING POWERBOMB!!! Eli rolls him up and goes for the pin...1..2..3.!!! He GETS IT! 

Winner: Eliminator

We cut backstage to see Mike Cole standing with Blue Tornado and RLF. Both men say that they here to watch Jason Perrys back tonight. But they go onto say that they want a tag title match this week. Whether it's Tuesday or Friday. The Brothers in Blood deserve a shot. Back to the ring...

Leatherback vs Wolf

Super Charger Heaven plays as Wolf comes out in his Lucky Flannel and headbanging. The crowd gives him a good response as he gets in the ring. LB's theme hits and the crowd goes nuts. He storms to the ring looking for a fight. But before he gets in the ring Wolf does a suicide dive through the ropes and nails him. This youngster can get the crowd on their feet. He tosses LB in the ring as the bell rings. He sets him up and hits a Michinoku Driver and already goes for a quick cover. It is rumored that the winner of this match just might get a US title shot down the road. Wolf goes to the second rope and hits a leg drop. He goes to the top and hits a sweet elbow drop. He goes to the top again but LB hits the ropes as Wolf falls and straddles the top rope. LB clotheslines him off the ropes as Wolf falls outside. LB goes outside and bodyslams Wolf right onto the steps. LB picks him up and hits him with a stiff right hand that rattles his jaw. LB sends him back into the ring. Wolf dropkicks him off the apron and goes for another crazy jump to the outside. LB moves and Wolf lands on the floor hitting his arm awkwardly. LB DDTs Wolf outside as the crowd goes nuts. He tosses him back in and goes for a cover..1..2..Wolf popped out in the nick of time. LB tosses him against the ropes and pulls off a back body drop. Wolf lands on his arm again. LB sees this and slaps on a arm bar. Wolf manages to reach the ropes. LB stomps away at the arm and wraps it around the ring rope. He backs Wolf into the corner and hits him with several knees. He puts Wolf on the top and goes for a superplex...Wolf counters...he sends LB off the top turnbuckle. WOLF HITS A SENTON BOMB ON LB!!! A cover....1...2..NOOOOOOO LB gets out. Wolf has really proven himself these past few weeks. Wolf goes for a powerbomb....ohh but his arm gave out...LB turns him around...LEATHERWHIP!!!! HE HIT IT OUT OF NOWHERE!!! A cover...1.2...3!! What a well earned win for LB.

Winner: Leatherback

A montage of the whole Faeth/Plague feud is highlighted.

The stipulations are announced for our next match as the crowd cheers.

Plague vs Cobra
If Cobra loses then Plague gets 5 min alone with Faeth.

The Damnation theme plays as the crowd boos profusely. Plague comes out with a twisted up lip and a ugly sneer. He flicks off the crowd as they boos him. Cobras music hits as the crowd erupts. Rumor has it that this may be Cobras last match. Cobra comes out with Prez Faeth following. Cobra hops in that ring and both men jump on each other at the sound of the bell. Both men trade blows back and forth as Cobra starts to get the advantage. The crowd is going nuts. Plague rakes the eyes to slow Cobra down. Plague goes for a clothesline but COBRA SLAPS ON THE COBRA COIL!!! Plague frantically reaches for the ropes as he slides to the outside. He tries to go after Faeth as he chases him around the ring. He clears one corner only to be leveled by Cobra. A "Cobra" chant begins. Cobra rams Plague into the post. Cobra goes to suplex Plague on the announcers table but it is reversed and Cobra is plexed into steps. Plague grabs a chair and nails Cobra. The ref immediately gets in his face warning him not to do it again. Plague pushes the ref as the ref threatens a DQ. Plague drops a knee on Cobras back. He puts Cobra back into the ring and drops a leg across his throat. He lifts Cobra up and kicks him in the gut...piledriver by Plague. He goes for another one....no a powerbomb. Cobra is down...the crowd gets behind him...Plague starts to cuss at them. Cobra starts to fight back but Plague knees him right in the face. A back breaker by Plague. Plague goes for a cover but gets two. Plauge is starting to get frustrated. Side salto by Plague. Another two count. Plague pushes Cobra into the corner...he hits Cobra with some knife edge chops...he slaps Cobra...this wakes him up a bit..another slap...Cobras eyes widen. He goes to hit Cobra but Cobra ducks and hits an atomic drop. Plague turns around only to be clotheslined by Cobra. Running shoulder breaker by Cobra. He kicks Plague in the gut....running knee lift into a clothesline. Cobra calls for it....he wants the Cobra drop...Plague rolls out the ring and grabs a chair..Faeth tries to get the chair away from Plague....HE NAILS FAETH WITH THE CHAIR!!! Cobra goes to reach over and grab him but WHAM!!! He levels Cobra. The ref gets in his face and Plague pushes him again. The ref is calling for the bell. HE NAILS THE REF!!! He grabs Faeth and brings him in the ring...OHHHHH he hits the heart punch!!! Faeth gets up and is standing on the apron...PLAGUE CONNECTS WITH THE SUPERKICK AND PREZ FAETH CRASHES THROUGH THE ANNOUNCING TABLE!!!! Plague stands over a beaten Prez and laughs. 

Winner by DQ: Cobra

We are in the back as Cole tries to interview Plague.

Cole: PLauge how could...

Plauge: SHUT UP COLE!!! Faeth...do you think I actually care about five minutes with you? Big deal I lost. But I gave you just a little sample of what's to come. I don't need a stipulation to fight you. I am CHALLENGING YOU!! If you do not accept this challenge then you better retire. I want my answer On Terror. 

Back to the ring...

Ring of Fire
Minion vs Sinistas

Damnations music hits as Sinistas comes out to a hell of a lot of boos. He greets each boos with a wicked smile. Minions music hits and the crowd starts to cheer the former X-Factor. As both men stand in the ring the rules are explained. To win you must set your man on fire. With that a torch is pressed against the ropes and they light on fire. The crowd goes nuts and starts to cheer. Both men lock up and Minion hits an arm drag. Sin hurries and scoots away from the hot ropes.  They lock up again and Minion goes for another arm drag but is hit with a knee then a swinging neck breaker by Sin. Sin hits a reverse Russian leg sweep and tries to put Minions face to the ropes but Minion escapes. They go to lock up again but Minion punches with some rights and hits a drop kick. He tries to toss Sin to the ropes but Sin puts on the brakes and still gets clotheslined. Minion goes for a piledriver and now a half crab. Minion is trying to wear Sin down so he can put him into the ropes. He works on the leg a little bit more. he raises the knee in the air and slams it into the mat. Minion slaps on a figure four leg lock. Sin has no where to go. He tries to reverse it but he can't. It won't matter if he submits either. A few more minutes go by until he release the hold. He lifts him high in the air and hits a knee breaker. He chops away at Sinistas. Minion goes for another drop kick but Sin moves as Minion falls on his face. Sinistas lifts him up and delivers a suplex. He tried to go for a vertical but his leg gave out. Sinistas hits a double arm suplex. He slaps on a sleeper to try and put him out so he can light him on fire. Minion powers out and delivers a belly to back. Min gets back up but is caught with a powerbomb by Sinistas. Sin drag him over to the ropes and tries to put his face in the flames. The crowd is silent with anticipation. Minion escapes and grabs Sinistas face and tries the same. Sin hits a elbow to get released. Minion runs but is hit with a side suplex. Both men are sweating cuz it is super hot in the ring now. Sinistas lifts Minion up and tries his finisher...HE HIT THE AURA OF LIGHT ON MINION!! He drags Minion over to the ropes...the flames are inches away from his face....but Minion grabs Sinistas hair and pulls him with him...Sinistas starts to pull back. Minion grabs him...HE'S GOING FOR THE X-TERMINATOR BOMB.....OH MY GOD!!! A REVERSAL INTO A BACK BODY DROP BY SINISTAS....MINIONS FACE HIT THE FLAMES!!!! THE REF IS CALLING FOR THE BELL AND THE PARAMEDICS!!! MINIONS FACE WAS JUST SMASHED INTO THE FLAMES!!! The EMTS are wrapping his face with wet towels. Minion is screaming in pain. And now Sinistas is laughing horribly. 

Winner: Sinistas

A replay is shown, while they extinguish the fire, of Minion getting back body dropped out of the X-Terminator bomb right into the fire. They show his face hit the fire. 

US Title- 3 way Ladder Match
Ra vs Angel vs Jason Perry

Jason Perry comes out to a great pop as he looks at the ladder laying down on the ground next to the ring. Angel comes out next and gets a massive response as well. Ra comes out and they boo the hell out of the US champ. All three men stare at each other for a bit then look at the US title dangling up above them. Perry and Angel start to argue as they start to go at it. Ra scurries out of the ring and grabs the ladder. He picks it up but Perry jumps over the top rope and lands on Ra. Angel follows them over the top. All three men are battling on the outside. Ra and Angel start going at while Perry grabs the ladder and slides into the ring. He sets up the ladder and goes for the belt. Angel and Ra get in the ring and grab JP and hit him with a double Powerbomb off the ladder. JP hits hard as Ra and Angel continue to go at it. Ra swings but misses and Angel puts him in a Cobra clutch slam. Angel grabs the ladder but slams it on Ra. Perry gets back up and gets a mouth full of ladder as he is sent to the outside. Ra gets up as Angel charges at him with the ladder and simply kicks the ladder into Angel. Angel goes down as Ra picks up the ladder and slams it across Angels ribs. Ra sets up the ladder and starts to climb. Perry gets back in the ring with chair in hand and levels Angel. JP climbs the other side of the ladder and hits Ra in the face. Both Ra and Angel are laying side by side as JP gets on the ladder and jumps off the top onto both men. The crowd goes wild. All three men are now down as the crowd cheers. JP gets up first and sets up the ladder. Ra grabs him and chokeslam him off of the ladder. Ra grabs the ladder and clobbers both Angel and JP at the same time. he goes for it again but Angel actually drop kicks the ladder into Ra. JP now slams the steel chair over the ladder which is on top of Ra. He goes to hit Angel again but is caught in DEATHS GRIP!!! Angel lets go then chokeslams JP on the chair. Angel goes to set up the ladder. He starts to climb but is pushed off and falls on the top rope. Perry gets up and fights with Ra over the ladder. Angel gets up and gives a double clothesline to both men. The crowd cheers again. Angel sets up the ladder but ends up slamming it on Ra. Perry hits a low blow on Angel then hits a X-Factor on him. Perry goes to grab the ladder but Ra kicks him. Ra gets the ladder and starts twirling with it and takes out everyone. Ra points to the belt as the crowd boos. He sets up the ladder and starts to climb....his fingers are touching the title...but NOOO Perry drop kicks the ladder from underneath Ra as he crashes to the ground. Perry slides to the outside and sets up a table. He grabs Ra and tries to suplex him onto the outside on the table. Ra reverse and suplexes Perry back in WHO LANDS ON THE LADDER!!! Angel finally gets back up and puts Deaths Grip on Ra!!!! Ra goes down as Angel sets up the ladder....Now Perrys on it....both men are climbing the ladder.....there at the top...both men are punching each other to get the other to fall...Ra is up...HE PUSHES THE LADDER OVER AS BOTH MEN FALL....PERRY FALLS AND CRASHES INTO THE TABLE OUTSIDE AND ANGEL'S NECK IS WRENCHED IN BETWEEN THE TOP ROPE!!! Ra sets up the ladder...he climbs....can he get it...can he....YES he does. The crowd boos as Ra grabs the US title from up above...BUT WAIT...FROM BEHIND....A LEATHERWHIP!!!! LEATHERBACK JUST NAILED THE US CHAMP!!! He says something to him and now he walks away. What a match.

Winner and still champ: Ra

A huge montage of the Dragon-Gargoyle story is shown as the cell is lowered around the ring.

Hell in the Cell
Mad Dragon vs Gargoyle

Gargoyle comes out first with Amanda Payne. He tells her to go backstage cuz it's gonna be bloody. He gets a mixed reaction from the crowd. Gargs looks serious right now. For Whom the Bell Tolls plays and the crowd goes berserk. Mad Dragon makes his way down the aisle looking very confident and focused. Both men are now in the Cell as they lock the door. They look at each other and say a few words. They don't shake hands...but they do lock up. Dragon does a few go behinds and arm locks. Gargs counters with a few take downs and go behinds of his own. Dragon is whipped into the ropes...he ducks a clothesline...Gargs ducks one....Dragon leap frogs....Gargs drops down....both men crash into each other with shoulder blocks...no one moves. The crowd cheers. Dragon goes for another go behind but Gargs elbows him. Gargs backs him into the corner and starts to brawl all of a sudden. Now it is as if Gargs style is totally different. He was wreslting a technical match now he's brawling. He swings. MD ducks and catches him..Dragon Suplex. MD tells him to get his ass up. They lock up as Gargs burys the knee to teh gut. He chops MD..MD chops him...back and forth they go with chops until Gargs rakes the eyes. A suplex by Gargs. Gargs stomps on MDs head. He slams him into the cage head first. Gargs punches MD he has him rocking...MD is by the ropes....Gargs rushes him...a back body drop by MD and Gargs goes over the top. Suicide dive through the ropes by MD. Both men are on the outside...MD rams Gargs into the cage. MD tosses Gargs into the steps...reversal by Gargs...MD jumps off the steps and goes to jump on Gargs but no body was home. MD hits the floor hard. Gargs picks up the steps and slams them on Dragons back. He picks up MD....PILEDRIVER ON THE STEPS!!! MD IS DOWN!! Gargs lifts up MD again and tosses him head first into the cage. Dragon is busted wide open. Gargs goes to do it again but MD reverses and sends Gargs into the cage. MD rakes Gargs face across the cage like it was a cheese grader. MD looks under the ring and grabs a kendo stick from an earlier bout. He cracks Gargs over the head with it. He is hitting Gargs all over the body with that stick. He sends Gargs back into the ring....Dragon screw leg whip...MD grabs a chair and lays it in the ring....he gives Gargs a BRAINBUSTER on the chair!! The fans are on their feet for this one. Dragon runs at Gargs...he gets caught..spinebuster by Gargoyle. Gargs kicks MD...another Dragon screw leg whip...HE PUTS ON THE NO CURE FOR MADNESS!!! Gargs is in the middle of the ring...he won't tap though...he's not tapping yet. Dragon is losing his grip...Gargs gets out. MD is frustrated. MD goes for a belly to belly suplex...no an elbow by Gargs. Gargs slips behind him....FALL FROM GRACE ON MD!!! This has to be it it's over..1...2...NOOOOOOO Dragon kicks out! Both men are giving it their all. He sets up the chair...he's going for it again...MD counters...Northern lights suplex by MD...1...2..NOOOOOO Gargs kicks out. MD goes to the outside. But Gargs hits him with that stick...Gargs picks up the steps and throws them at MD...but MD moves and a big whole is in the side of the cage. Both men get outside of the cage. A double arm DDT by Gargs... Gargs goes for a chair...but MD hits him with a kick to the back of the head. MD going up to the top of the cage. Gargs is following. Both men are going at it...Gargs hits a suplex on the top of the cage...I thought it was gonna fall through. The crowd is on their feet. Gargs is going for one more....he has MD up in a vertical suplex....MD slips off...German suplex....OHH MY GOD BOTH MEN HAVE FALLEN THROUGH THE CAGE!! THE CROWD IS IN SHOCK!!! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN...THE REF COUNTS AWAY1...2...3..4..5....6..7..8..9...BUT WAIT...MD PUTS HIS HAND OVER ON GARGS...ONE...TWO...THREE!!!! It's over. But now both men are still down as officials are being called to help them get to the back.

Winner: Mad Dragon

A replay of the last match is shown. And now a recap of the world title tourney is shown.

World Title
Extreme vs Alec Diablo
(Cobra is special guest ref)

Alec Diablos music hits as the crowd goes wild. He gets in the ring as Cobra is announced as the special guest ref. He comes out to a huge response. The Champs music comes on and the crowd immediatly boos. Cobra goes over the rules as both men stare at each other. Extreme acts as if he was gonna shake ADs hand when he pops him right in the face. Extreme hits a variety of suplex on AD to being things. Cobra is doing things right so far. Extreme goes for another suplex but it is reversed into a brain buster by AD. AD goes for a count but gets two. A normal two count. AD hits a few more wear down holds then followed by a huge cradle piledriver. AD goes to the top and hits a headbutt. AD hits a russian leg sweep and a neck breaker. He goes for a DDT but is low blowed by Extreme. Cobra warns Extreme but Extreme ignores the warning. Ex hits a knee lift off the ropes and cuts AD above his eye. He goes for a pin and gets a two count. Cobra seems to be calling it right down the middle. Ex goes after the cut over the eye with some left hands. AD starts to bleed all over the ring. AD still fights back as the crowd gets on his side. EX goes for powerslam but AD gets a cradle. A two count only. Extreme gets in Cobras face and AD gets a roll up..1..2..another close one. Ex stomps on ADs cut and goes outside for a chair. CObra grabs the chair and says "no chairs in this one". AD hits a low blow on Ex and goes to hit EX with the chair, but Cobra grabs the chair from him as well and says the same thing. AD gets on the top rope and hits a jumping DDT on EX. A cover...only a two. A pancake by AD...another two. AD is getting mad. He goes for a vertical suplex and drops EX on the ropes. He dropkicks EX onto the announcers table on the outside. AD gets up on the top and DELIVERS A ELBOW DROP OFF THE TOP ONTO THE ANNOUNCERS TABLE!!! The crowd is going wild!!! Both men are down as Cobras count gets to 6. AD gets up and suplex's EX on the outside. He rolls him back in the ring...ONE...TWO...THR...NOOO EX kicks out. AD goes to the top...but Ex hits the ropes and AD falls on the top turnbuckle. EXTREME IS GOING FOR THE EXTREME-IN-ATOR!!! He grabs AD. BUT AD REVERSES IT INTO A TOP ROPE FALL FROM GRACE!!!! Both men are down....he covers him...1...2...NOOOOOOOOOOOOO Ex's foot is on the rope. AD can't believe it. So close...AD picks him up..he goes for the Fall From Grace again...but Ex holds onto the ropes....an elbow to AD's head..AD turns around to shake it off....HIGH LIFE PEDIGREE!!!! Ex covers him...1..2..3!!! Extreme won it. AD was so close. Cobra grabs the belt and goes to give it to Extreme. Extreme snatches it away from Cobra and calls him a dumb bast@rd. Cobra grabs him...COBRA DROP COBRA DROP COBRA DROP!!! Cobra grabs the belt and places it over Extreme. Cobra gets a standing "O" and walks out of the ring. The fans cheer AD as well. The show ends with Extreme trying to get up as he still holds his title. Fade to black....

Winner and still champ: Extreme