NWA Heartland presented by Daytondave

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Wednesday Night Warfare
February 11, 2009 (Card #195)
Anderson Arena, Bowling Green, Ohio

The show opens with Warfare GM DAYTONDAVE in the ring, decked out in a fine Armani leather blazer as he takes the microphone to address the crowd.

Daytondave: Hey, fans, welcome to Wednesday Night Warfare! Daytondave and the dudes from Heartland Championship Wrestling are happy to be here at Bowling Green State University to bring you tonight's card. We have some important announcements for you, fans, so listen close! LARRY SWEENEY has a surprise for you tonight that you will definitely want to check out. And in our main event match-up tonight, MIKE QUACKENBUSH is going to take on JUSHIN "THUNDER" LIGER! These two cruisers are going to light up the night, and the winner will take home the Candy Cup! So grab yourself a cold one, relax, and enjoy the show!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


As Joe Kopasz prepares the ring, TITO SANTANA storms through the curtain and grabs a microphone.

Santana: Listen up, you people! Missing Link! It's time for you to face me man to man! You and me need to settle this once and for all, amigo! So bring your Combat Championship belt and bring your floozy little referee friend and prepare to meet your destiny!

MISSING LINK bursts through the curtain, scowling. Referee HEATHER OWENS is by his side. Link removes the Combat title belt, hands it to Heather and dashes to the ring. Link and Santana immediately begin pounding away at each other!

Daytondave: Whoa! Dudes! This is not a scheduled match- but it's 24/7 rules and the Combat Title is up for grabs!


WARFARE COMBAT CHAMPIONSHIP
MISSING LINK (c) vs. TITO SANTANA
To no one's surprise, this confrontation was not a match as much at it was a war. Link immediately tore into Santana, raking his face and biting his forehead cruelly. Santana fought back, attempting to slow down the onslaught with dropkicks and a hurracanrana, but Link went to the arena floor. Santana made a huge mistake by following Link out of the ring, and Tito paid for it with a mouthful of the steel ring steps. With Santana reeling, Link wailed away with a series of chair shots and pinned Tito cleanly on the arena floor.

WINNER: THE MISSING LINK
(Link pinned Santana after a Chair Shot)


MISSING LINK RETAINS THE COMBAT CHAMPIONSHIP


Daytondave: Brutal! Tito has picked up his aggressiveness with this new attitude, but he is still in way over his head against a guy like Missing Link. Does anyone else dare to come after the Combat Championship? Now, perhaps, we can get started with tonight's regularly scheduled matches.



ANTONIO INOKI vs. TOM PRICHARD
Prichard came to the ring cocky and arrogant, taunting Inoki as he fluffed his hair and flexed his biceps. But Inoki was not to be humbled. The Japanese star took to the air, surprising the crowd and stunning Prichard with an aerial flurry to record a decisive win.

WINNER: ANTONIO INOKI
(Inoki pinned Prichard after a Flying Shoulder Block)


Daytondave: All the fluffing and flexing won't get you anywhere if you can't get it done in the ring, Prissy Boy! That was one strong effort by Inoki this evening in the battle of the cruiserweights. And fans, speaking of cruiserweights, I am pleased to welcome a special guest here to Warfare this evening! He is one of the top cruiserweights in the industry, and a former Heartland Heavyweight Champion. Fans, put your hands together for the one and only "Fallen Angel", CHRISTOPHER DANIELS!

Daniels rises from his ringside seat and acknowledges the cheers of the crowd.



KONNAN (w/ OLIVER HUMPERDINK) vs. TIGER MASK
Tiger Mask dazzled the crowd with his aerial manuvers, blasting Konnan with a tope suicida and a Space Flying Tiger Drop! But Konnan caught Tiger Mask on the ring floor and sent him careening to the security railing. This slowed the high-flyer substantially, and Konnan ground the match to a crawl. After wearing Tiger Mask down, Konnan locked in the Tequila Sunrise and Tiger Mask was unable to escape.

WINNER: KONNAN
(Konnan forced Tiger Mask to submit to the Tequila Sunrise)


Daytondave: You gotta hand it to Konnan, fans. I thought he was dead to rights when Tiger Mask nailed him with those flying flip-flops. Now, fans, before the next match, my pal LARRY SWEENEY has an announcement for us!

LARRY SWEENEY struts to the ring, accompanied by CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI.[/b]

Sweeney: Ha-ha-ha-ha! Daytondave, my man, what did I tell you? The lame-ass loser CHRIS HERO couldn't last one match without Larry Sweeney guiding his footsteps. That's right, Sweet and Sour, Incorporated won't miss a beat without him. And that goes for you, too, Adam Pearce! You listen to me, you bald-headed Repo Man wanna-be! After Claudio cleans up Delirious, Sweet and Sour has a surprise for you- courtesy of our Warfare General Manager! We're calling you out, Scrap Daddy- you wanna turn your back on Larry Sweeney? You wanna backstab Daytondave and the entire Warfare locker room? Tonight, Adam Pearce, you're gonna get what you deserve!

Daytondave smiles at the camera.

Daytondave: Right on, Larry. Adam Pearce screwed you, me, and the entire HCW- and tonight he will pay a SERIOUS price! But first things first, it's time for Claudio to strut his stuff!



DELIRIOUS vs. CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI (w/ LARRY SWEENEY)
Back and forth this match went for nearly 15 minutes! Delirious started quickly and frustrated Claudio by tying him up in knots. Claudio nearly tapped out to the Cobra Stretch, but managed to reach the ropes. Action spilled out of the ring at a frenetic pace, but Castagnoli finally managed to turn the tables by smashing Delirious face-first onto the steel security railing. Claudio took over from there, hammering Delirious with a springboard European uppercut and putting him down with the Ricola Bomb for the victory.

WINNER: CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI
(Claudio pinned Delirious after a Ricola Bomb)


Daytondave: Claudio is motivated now! With Hero and Pearce out of the picture, the big Swiss grappler is now the focal point of Sweet and Sour, Incorporated. And later tonight, we'll all get to see what lies ahead for Adam Pearce.

Without warning, PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE and TRINITY DENUCCI emerge from backstage.

Trinity: Boys, show the video!

The Falcontron lights up and footage from the Putnam County Farigrounds is displayed. The figure of DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE falls to the floor and tumbles down the ring ramp. Page is covered in blood! Quickly, CHRIS HERO & CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI emerge in pursuit. Claudio kicks Page in the head, sending him sprawling. As Page staggers up to hands and knees, Hero launches forward and kicks Page squarely in the rib cage! LARRY SWEENEY bursts through the curtain with a microphone, shouting at Page.

Sweeney: How do you like THAT, Mr. Good Times? Who's the High Roller now? Kick him, Kings! Pound him into the concrete!

Hero and Claudio continue to pummel DDP as Sweeney addresses the crowd.

Sweeney: All right, you losers, here's your party animal pal! This guy and his Fatboy partner have no chance against the Kings! Nobody lives the good life the way that Sweet & Sour, Inc. lives it. Sweet & Sour, Inc. is here to ride the limos and romance the ladies, and no two-bit hustler like this Page character will do anything about it! Let's go, boys, we have a limo waiting!

The camera follows Sweeney back to the parking lot, where a limo awaits. Hero pulls the door open, and Claudio reaches into the limo and grabs TRINITY DENUCCI. The Rollers' valet is shoved to the ground, and Sweeney and the Kings hijack the limo and head out of the parking lot. PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE emerges from the back door of the arena, dressed in a tuxedo. He sees the limo pulling away, and rushes to aid the fallen Trinity.[/b][/i][/color]


Rose: Sweeney, you slimy SOB! Don't you think for one minute that the Rollers have forgotten about you! Just because you have your little problem with SO CAL VAL and those Tradition jabronis, don't expect ME to feel sorry for you. Claudio Castagnoli, you are first on my list. I'm taking you out- right here, on Warfare, next week! Do you have the guts??!?

Heartland Security forces rush to get between Rose and Sweeney. Claudio waves his arms at Rose, beckoning him to come fight, but Rose and Trinity are quickly escorted back to the locker room.


Daytondave: Do you believe that? What goes around, comes around, they say- and it looks like we have a major grudge match signed for next week! Playboy Buddy Rose just laid down the challenge to Claudio- and next Wednesday night, it's ON!!! Holy smokes, things just keep getting more and more out of hand here at Warfare! And we still have three big matches ahead- including our next contest, and number one contenders' match for the American Tag Team Championship!


THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS emerge through the curtain, preparing to enter the ring for their match. As the Outlaws pass by Sweeney and Claudio, words are exchanged. BG and Kip smirk at Sweeney as they climb into the ring, where THE BACKSEAT BOYZ await.



WARFARE AMERICAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: #1 CONTENDERS' MATCH
THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (KIP & BG JAMES w/ OLIVER HUMPERDINK) vs. THE BACKSEAT BOYZ (TRENT ACID & JOHNNY KASHMERE)
When Joe Kopasz called for the bell, Kip James climbed out of the ring while BG continued jawing with Sweeney. BG scoffed at Sweeney and gave him a crotch chop gesture. The moment he turned his attention to the ring, the bell sounded, and Trent Acid greeted BG with a crushing Yakuza Kick! BG went down, and before Kip or Humperdink could react, Trent covered BG, and Kopasz delivered the three count!

WINNERS: THE BACKSEAT BOYZ
(Trent Acid pinned BG James after a Yakuza Kick)


Daytondave: Whoa! Un-freaking-believable! The Backseat Boyz just knocked off the Outlaws! BG James was caught completely off-guard, and Trent Acid took advantage! The Backseat Boyz are once again the number one contenders, and headed for another match against the reigning champions, THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS, for the American Tag Team Championship!

LARRY SWEENEY returns to the ring with a smirk, while Humperdink and the Outlaws argue and storm back to the locker room.

Sweeney: Ha-ha-ha-ha! Outlaws, you stink! Can anyone say, 'OVERRATED'? This night just keeps getting better and better for Sweet and Sour, Incorporated! So now, Adam Pearce, it's time for you to pay the piper. Come on out here, you piece of garbage!

The music, "Beverly Hills" plays overhead, and ADAM PEARCE emerges through the curtain, accompanied by SO CAL VAL and RAVISHING RICK RUDE.[/b][/color]

Pearce: Larry Sweeney- you think I'm afraid of you? You are jerk and you are a swindler! The day I left Sweet and Sour was the happiest day of my life. So go ahead, bring out Cowboy Bob Orton, bring out Buff Bagwell, bring out whoever you want to. Scrap Daddy is ready!

Daytondave: That all sounds well and good, Pearce. But you didn't just turn your back on Sweet and Sour. You turned your back on Heartland Championship Wrestling, my friend, and as General Manager, I don't take that lightly. So, let me bring out your opponent for this evening... BRUISER BRODY!

The madman Brody storms down to the ring. Rick Rude quickly hustles So Cal Val out of the ring to safety. Pearce is not so fortunate! His eyes widen in horror as Brody stomps toward him. Joe Kopasz calls for the bell and the match begins!



GRUDGE MATCH: NO DISQUALIFICATION
ADAM PEARCE vs. BRUISER BRODY
Brody lit into Pearce and pounded him into the canvas as Val shrieked! Brody nailed Pearce with a series of big boots to the face, and the outcome looked like a foregone conclusion. But Brody's over-exuberance got the best of him, and he went to the top turnbuckle to attempt a deathjump. Rick Rude saw an opportunity, and shoved Brody off the top rope! Brody crashed to the mat awkwardly. Pearce staggered to his feet, and managed to hoit Brody up for a jumping piledriver and a three-count!

WINNER: ADAM PEARCE
(Pearce pinned Brody after a Jumping Piledriver)

After the pinfall, Rude entered the ring with Pearce and began stomping on Brody! Rude and Pearce continued their attack, and So Cal Val opened her purse and produced a pair of handcuffs. Before Brody could be cuffed to the ring post, BUFF BAGWELL and COWBOY BOB ORTON sprinted to the ring! Rude and Pearce quickly bailed out. LARRY SWEENEY returned to the ring and grabbed the microphone.

Sweeney: Rick Rude! Adam Pearce! You cowards! How pathetic was that! You bozos are lucky to be alive right now.

Sweeney and Orton help Brody back to his feet.

Sweeney: What so you say, Brody? Are you going to let those idiots get away with that? I've got an offer for you, Mr. Brody, sir. Why don't you sign on with Sweet and Sour, Incorporated, and we can all work together to destroy those clowns?

Brody looks down at Sweeney. He rears back and launches a powerful right hand, clobbering Sweeney on the side of the head and knocking him to the canvas. Brody leaves the ring, pushing past Rude and Pearce and returning to the locker room. Orton tends to Sweeney while Bagwell takes the microphone.

Bagwell: Um... that's okay, we don't need Brody anyway! Rick Rude, Adam Pearce- you scumbage are going to pay! If you two have the guts, me and Orton will take you on- face to face- at Heartland Havoc! What do you say, boys?

Rude and Pearce quickly agree to the match, as Val smiles and Orton helps Sweeney to his feet.


Daytondave: Fans, what a scene we have just witnessed! Adam Pearce just pinned Bruiser Brody! That is the most shocking thing I have seen in a long time, folks. And Brody was not at all interested in sticking around to help Larry Sweeney, but it will be Bagwell and Orton challenging Pearce and Rude to a tag team matchup at Heartland Havoc XXIV. I thought Brody would put a quick end to Adam Pearce, but Pearce and Rude got the best of the big man tonight and they will live to fight another day. And that day will be Saturday, February 28, when this tag team showdown will take place! But ladies and gentlemen, tonight's action still hasn't been completed! We still have our Candy Cup Cruiserweight Challenge match to come. MIKE QUACKENBUSH and JUSHIN "THUNDER" LIGER are ready to hit the ring next!



CANDY CUP CRUISERWEIGHT CHALLENGE
MIKE QUACKENBUSH vs. JUSHIN "THUNDER" LIGER
Liger put on a fantastic performance, dominating Quackenbush with a dazzling display! Liger nailed Quack with a Rolling Koppo Kick out of nowhere to take control of the match, then delivered a crushing brainbuster. Quackenbush managed to kick out, but Liger kept on the offensive. Liger hurled Quack to the arena floor, then hurled himself over the top rope with a slingshot plancha, sending Quackenbush crashing to the guardrails! Quackenbush managed to stagger back into the ring, but Liger picked him up into a Fisherman's Buster and scored a clean pinfall.

WINNER: JUSHIN "THUNDER" LIGER
(Liger pinned Quackenbush with a Fisherman's Buster)

JUSHIN "THUNDER" LIGER CAPTURES THE JOHN CANDY MEMORIAL CRUISERWEIGHT CUP


After the match, Quackenbush required a few moments to regain his bearings. CHRISTOPHER DANIELS entered the ring, and along with Liger, the two assisted Quackenbush to get to his feet. Quackenbush hugged Liger, and called for the Candy Cup to be brought in. Quack took the cup from GM Daytondave and handed to Liger, raising the new champion's hand into the air. Daniels applauded both men and called for a microphone. Daytondave entered the ring and addressed the crowd.

Daytondave: What a match! Congratulations to Jushin Liger for an outstanding victory. The athleticism, and level of competition, and the sportsmanship of both these superstars is a fine representation of what Heartland wrestling is all about. And we also thank Christopher Daniels for joining us tonight. Daniels has been a great champion in the Heartland from day one. Mr. Daniels, will we see you back in the Heartland? Are you planning to challenge Liger for the Candy Cup?

Daniels: Thank you, Daytondave. I wasn't sure I would get a word in edgewise there. You're right about one thing- I was a great champion in this territory. And you're right about another thing. I do want a piece of Jushin Liger and a shot at that Candy Cup!

Without warning, Daniels leaps in the air and nails Liger on the back of the head with an Enzuigiri! Liger drops to the mat, dazed. Before Quackenbush can respond, RICK RUDE and ADAM PEARCE dash into the ring and step in front of Daniels.

Daniels: Daytondave- you're an idiot! Why on earth would I come back to this worthless federation? To wrestle in high school gymnasiums? To listen to you and Larry Sweeney gush over each other? The answer is NO. Not just no- HELL NO! I'm signing with TRADITION, baby! So Cal Val rocks! Here's the deal, Daytondave. I will come back to Heartland for one match, and one match only. I want Liger- I want the Candy Cup- and I want to get the hell out of the Heartland and never look back!

Daniels shoves the microphone into the chest of Daytondave and leaves the ring with Pearce, Rude, and Val as the crowd sits in stunned silence.


Daytondave: Why, you arrogant little prick! You can forget about wrestling one match here, ever again. Get out, and STAY out! Fans, I must apologize for what you have just witnessed. We've had a great card tonight, and an awesome main event! So let's not forget the awesome quality of action here in HCW and on Wednesday Night Warfare. Congratulations to THE BACKSEAT BOYZ! As a result of tonight's victory, they will be back for next week's Main Event- an American Tag Team Championship bout against the current titleholders, THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS. And don't forget to tune in on Saturday Night for Old School. That's our show, and I AM OUTTA HERE!



Warfare American Champion: DANNY HODGE
Warfare Tag Team Champions: THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS
Warfare Combat Champion: THE MISSING LINK

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Old School Saturday Night
February 14, 2009 (Card #196)
Hulman Center, Terre Haute, Indiana

The show opens with Old School General Manager JR JAMES in the center of the ring, preparing to address the crowd.

JR: Good evening, fans, and welcome to Old School Saturday Night! Heartland Championship Wrestling is proud to be coming to you live from the campus of Indiana State University with an exciting night of wrestling action.

As JR gives his introduction, his microphone cuts out. He appears puzzled. The tune "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred plays overhead, and VELVET SKY and ANGELINA LOVE strut to the ring. Both are dressed in tiny red bikinis with bunny ears and cotton tails. The girls shimmy and shake around the ring. Angelina dances around JR, wiggling her hips seductively and winking at the crowd. Velvet tossles JR's hair and plants a kiss on his cheek as she takes the microphone.

Velvet: Hello, JR.... Daytondave didn't tell me you were sooooo handsome!

JR blushes noticeably. Angelina presents him with a heart-shaped box of chocolate candy.

Velvet: Happy Valentine's Day from your friends at Wednesday Night Warfare!

Angelina and Velvet each plant another kiss on each of JR's cheeks, then strut out of the ring, high-fiving the fans on the way back to the locker room. JR is visibly flustered, and both his cheeks are covered in hot pink lipstick.

JR: Ahem.... uh... where was I? Wrestling... yeah... we're gonna have wrestling tonight.

As JR stammers, HCW Commissioner COUSIN LUKE comes to the ring, accompanied by MISS BERTHA.

Luke: Jimmy? Are you okay? I think you better set a spell. Somebody get Jimmy a glass of cold water! Like ol' JJ was sayin', we got lots o' great rasslin' fer ya tonight! We got the United States Heavyweight Championship! RAY STEVENS is fixin' to defend his title agin' BOBO BRAZIL- that oughta be a good ol' barnburner of a fight! And also, fellers 'n gals, we got a special announcement fer Heartland Havoc. The Main Event will be a rematch fer the Heartland Heavyweight Championship! The champion, TAKESHI MORISHIMA, is gonna rassle BRUISER BRODY one more time! Them two fellers have already had a couple of knock-down drag-outs, and two weeks from tonight they're gonna hook up agin!

WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS arrives from backstage with a glass of water. JR is still pale, and his mouth is hanging open. His hair is disheveled and his hands are shaking. He reaches for the glass of water, but Luke takes the glass from Butch and dumps the water over JR's head. JR jerks back to alertness and shakes his head, sending water droplets flying in all directions. MISS BERTHA carefully waves her hand in front of JR's eyes, then quickly reaches down and snatches the box of candy. Butch retrieves a towel from ringside, allowing JR to wipe his face as Luke and Bertha leave the ring. JR emerges from the towel, his hair standing up straight and his face covered with streaks of pink lipstick as he regains his composure and takes the microphone.

JR: And a Happy Valentine's Day to you, fans of the Heartland! Now, let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest!


(Tonight's referee: Nick Patrick)


HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING SIX-MAN TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT: FINALS
JOHNNY VALENTINE, GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE, & BRUTUS "THE GEEK" BEEFCAKE vs. NICK BOCKWINKEL, THE CRUSHER, & "MAGNIFICENT" MURACO
Bockwinkel and his crew were simply too tough for the opposition in the tourney final. Each man took turns beating down both Valentines before Bockwinkel finished off Beefcake to end it.

WINNERS: NICK BOCKWINKEL, THE CRUSHER, & "MAGNIFICENT" MURACO
(Bockwinkel pinned Beefcake after a Piledriver)


JR: Those are three of the most rugged individuals in the sport, ladies and gentlemen. Congratulations to Bockwinkel, Crusher, and Muraco for an outstanding match and a terrific tournament! Those three individuals will split the $30,000 top prize for that victory!



THE IRON SHEIK (w/NIKITA BREZNIKOV) vs. THE DESTROYER
The Sheik was at the peak of his cruelty, torturing Destroyer with the Boston Crab and the Camel Clutch! But Destroyer endured the moves and fought back.Sheik nearly succumbed to the Intelligent Sleeper Hold, but made it to the ropes to force Nick Patrick to call for the break. Sheik left the ring to talk with Breznikov, but Destroyer followed him and an intense brawl broke out on the arena floor! Patrick did his best, and managed to corral Destroyer back into the ring before Sheik shoved him to the floor. Infuriated, Patrick called for the bell and awarded the victory to the Destroyer as the result of a disqualification.

WINNER (via Disqualification): THE DESTROYER
(Iron Sheik disqualified for brawling outside the ring)

After the decision, Destroyer went after the Iron Sheik again! Both men latched onto each other with a death grip, until Nick Patrick called for assistance to separate the combatants. Before the man were separated, THE VACHON BROTHERS dashed to the ring and tried to subdue Destroyer! No sooner did the Vachons arrive, than BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG came to ringside and pulled Destroyer to safety.


JR: What a fracas! Those Vachon Brothers are not going to get away with anything- not with BOTH the Hennigs and the Armstrongs watching their every move. And as if Breznikov and his men weren't trouble enough, we are now going to be treated to JIM CORNETTE and THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS- so let's head back to the ring.



THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (STAN LANE & BOBBY EATON w/ JIM CORNETTE) vs. THE FLYING REDHEADS (RED BASTIEN & BILLY 'RED' LYONS)
This match was back and forth throughout. Billy 'Red' Lyons went on a rampage early in the match, landing big offensive moves against both Midnights. But Billy spent himself, and the Midnights capitalized, working him over and setting him up for a beautifully executed Rocket Launcher. It looked like curtains for the Redheads, but Bastien made the save. When Bastien interfered, Jim Cornette got involved, smacking the redhead in the back with his tennis racket! Nick Patrick did not see the interference, and the match continued. But Cornette's involvement did drew the ire of HARLEY RACE, who stormed to the ring and pulled Cornette off of the apron! Cornette went down, and both Eaton and Lane came to his aid. Lane attacked Race, who backpedalled up the ring ramp with both Midnights in pursuit! Unfortunately, the Express failed to realize the Nick Patrick was putting on the ten-count. Patrick called for the bell, and declared the Redheads to be victorious!

WINNERS: THE FLYING REDHEADS
(Lane counted out)


As the brawl spilled up the ramp, BIG JIM THE ENFORCER quickly arrived on the scene to restore order. This time, it was Race who made it to the microphone first, growling at Cornette.

Race: Jim Cornette- you are pathetic! I proved it last week, and I proved it again here tonight! You need to get over yourself. You want to get me in the ring with your Midnight Express? You got it. I've got a partner lined up for you- next week- but I've got a little stipulation of my own.

Cornette: Stipulation? What stipulation?

Race: Simple. When me and my partner beat your Midnight Express, YOU- Jim Cornette- are going to get in the ring and face my new manager!

Cornette: Manager? What the- ? You haven't got a manager! Who the hell are you talking about?

Race: What's the matter, Cornette? Are you chicken? You want out? Fine. I'm perfectly happy to show up every week and cost your team matches.

Cornette: All right! All right! I don't know who the hell you're bringing on as a "manager", but I ain't afraid of any of them! Bobby Heenan? He's old, fat, and slow. Slick? I'll break that skinny Michael Jackson wanna-be in half! Race, you got your match!


JR: Fans, you heard it straight from the horse's mouth! We'll see Harley Race and his mystery partner next week to face the Midnight Express. And who will the manager be? If the Midnights lose, Cornette himself will have to step into the ring and face Harley's new manager! What a stunning turn of events indeed. Let's head back to the ring for our next match- Jim Cornette's work here tonight is not finished!



'SUPERFLY' JIMMY SNUKA vs. KING KONG BUNDY (w/ JIM CORNETTE)
In a thrilling non-title match, both men nearly destroyed each other before it was over. Snuka hit Bundy with everything in his arsenal, but seemed unable to do any significant damage to the big man. Bundy powered back and had Snuka in bad shape, but could not force the Superfly to submit to the big bear hug. Snuka found his way out with a gouge to the eyes, then put Bundy down with a tremendous chop and connected with his Superfly Leap! Cornette managed to distract Nick Patrick long enough to allow Bundy to recover. Snuka went back to the top rope, but on the second occasion he missed his target and crashed to the mat! Bundy immediately went for the Avalanche, but insisted on a 5-count, and Snuka escaped at four-and-a-half! Bundy went on a rampage, but Snuka caught him with an elbow as he rushed to the turnbuckle. Another leap frog and a devastating chop put Bundy down, and Snuka covered him for the three-count!

WINNER: JIMMY 'SUPERFLY' SNUKA
(Snuka pinned Bundy after a Leap Frog and Chop)


JR: What a match! Snuka is a dangerous man, no question he has more weapons than just the Superfly Leap. Can he hold on to the Great Lakes Championship? He has already signed to defend that title against the former champion, NICK BOCKWINKEL, at Heartland Havoc XXIV in a match that you won't want to miss!



STEVE 'DR. DEATH' WILLIAMS & 'HACKSAW' JIM DUGGAN vs. THE VACHON BROTHERS (MAD DOG & BUTCHER VACHON w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV)
The reunited duo of Duggan and Williams thrilled the fans with a hard-fought victory over the Vachon Brothers! The Vachons were very effective with double-teams in the early stages of the match, and eventually isolated Williams in the ring. A bite from the Butcher opened a gash on Doc's forehead, and both Vachons worked over the wounded area until Williams bled profusely. But Williams fought on, surviving the Butcher's Hangman and finally making the desperation tag to Duggan. Hacksaw entered with a flurry, pummeling both men and overpowering Mad Dog and putting him down for the victory!

WINNERS: STEVE 'DR. DEATH' WILLIAMS & 'HACKSAW' JIM DUGGAN
(Duggan pinned Mad Dog with a Flying Spear)


JR: What an exciting match! What an exciting team! This duo of Williams and Duggan is formidable indeed. They went head up against a rugged team in the Vachon Brothers, and much to the chagrin of one Nikita Breznikov, came up victorious.



HARLEY RACE vs. GIANT BABA
Baba and Race battled hard, and in a clean and well-fought match-up the Japanese Giant prevailed.

WINNER: GIANT BABA
(Baba pinned Race with a Russian Leg Sweep)


JR: Ladies and gentlemen, that is precisely the type of match that we pride ourselves in here at Old School. No shenanigans, no outsiders, just a battle between two outstanding competitors. No question, my hat is off to both those fine gentlemen. And now, it is finally time for our Main Event Match of the evening! Can BOBO BRAZIL finally capture a taste of the Heartland gold? Not if RAY STEVENS and BOBBY HEENAN have anything to say about it. Let's head back to the ring and see this championship bout!



MAIN EVENT: OLD SCHOOL UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
RAY 'CRIPPLER' STEVENS (c) (w/ BOBBY 'THE BRAIN' HEENAN) vs. BOBO BRAZIL (w/ SLICK)
In a surprisingly quick contest, the champion stunned Brazil with a knee to the face and crushed him with the Bombs Away for a shocking victory!

WINNER: RAY 'CRIPPLER' STEVENS
(Stevens pinned Brazil with the Bombs Away)

RAY 'CRIPPLER' STEVENS RETAINS THE OLD SCHOOL UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP


JR: Unbelievable! The Crippler just put away Bobo Brazil with ease! The United States Championship reign continues for Ray Stevens, much to the delight of one Bobby The Brain. And if you will forgive me for saying so, Bobo Brazil is fast gaining a reputation as a man who can't win the big one. I guess it is back to the drawing board for Brazil. Ladies and gentlemen, we thank you for joining us tonight! It has been an honor and a privilege indeed to present this evening's matches. We'll be back next week, with the last show before Heartland Havoc XXIV! Both TAKESHI MORISHIMA and BRUISER BRODY will be on hand to sign the contracts for the Heartland Heavyweight Championship match at Havoc. And of course, don't forget the special tag team challenge match, where THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS will take on HARLEY RACE and a mystery partner. And, in our Main Event next Saturday night, the United States Tag Team Championship will be defended as BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG square off against LARRY & CURT HENNIG! Until then, fans, so long from the Hoosier State!



Old School United States Champion: RAY "THE CRIPPLER" STEVENS
Old School Tag Team Champions: BOB AND BRAD ARMSTRONG
Old School Great Lakes Champion: JIMMY 'SUPERFLY' SNUKA

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Wednesday Night Warfare
February 18, 2009 (Card #197)
Savage Hall, Toledo, Ohio

The show opens with Warfare GM DAYTONDAVE in the ring to address the packed crowd.

Daytondave: Hey, fans, welcome to Wednesday Night Warfare! Daytondave and the Heartland Championship Wrestling crew are excited to be here with a great card for you. The American Tag Team Championship will be up for grabs in tonight's main event. The champs, THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS, are getting after it with THE BACKSEAT BOYZ! We'll also see a special challenge match tonight, as PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE seeks his revenge against CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI. And don't forget, folks, this is our last broadcast before Heartland Havoc XXIV: Takin' Care of Business, set for Saturday Night, February 28. We'll have the complete rundown on that card throughout tonight's show. So grab yourself a cold one, relax, and enjoy the show!


(Tonight's referee: Heather Owens)


DENNIS CONDREY vs. CHRIS CANDIDO (w/ TAMMY LYNN SYTCH)
The match started innocently enough, with both men grappling for control. Tempers flared when the match spilled out of the ring, and Condrey appeared to hit Candido with a low blow! Tammy was infuriated, and screamed at Candido to take his revenge. Chris responded violently, whipping Condrey into the steel ring post! While Condrey was still down, Candido gave him a vicious kick to the head, sending his skull careening against the steel ring steps. Heather Owens immediately called for the disqualification.

WINNER: DENNIS CONDREY (by disqualification)
(Candido disqualified for assaulting Condrey on the arena floor)

After the decision, Candido stormed to the announcers' table and took the microphone.

Candido: Now that's the way a MAN plays this game! I lost my Tammy once, but it will never, EVER happen again! You wanna screw with Chris Candido? Just try me, sucker!

Candido turned to Tammy and pointed to her purse. Tammy reached in, and pulled out a set of brass knuckles! Candido put them on, then jumped on Condrey and pounded on his injured head. Tammy squealed with delight as Candido did his dirty work. When Heather Owens tried to intervene, Tammy blocked her path. The pummeling continued until BIG JIM THE ENFORCER and Heartland Security were summoned to pull Candido away from the fallen Condrey and haul him back to the dressing room.


Daytondave: Good lord! I can understand that the man needs to protect his woman, but Candido has completely lost his mind! Condrey is a bloody mess and he looks to be out cold. We're gonna need the EMT's out here to attend to him. You can't blame Heather Owens for that situation- not even a full-fledged SWAT team could have prevented that. Let's pause for a few moments while Condrey is attended to.

Daytondave appears stunned as Condrey is placed onto a stretcher and removed from the arena. The fans sit silently until Daytondave regains his composure.

Daytondave: Holy crap. Let's hope tonight's next match goes along more smoothly.



GORGEOUS GEORGE (w/ CHERIE DUPRE) vs. NECRO BUTCHER
Necro Butcher appeared to be inspired by the events of the opening match, as he launched himself into George with a fury. Necro nailed George with a Low Blow on the opening lock-up, then headbutted him into a daze and beat him down brutally in the corner of the ring. Necro drilled his helpless foe with an Asiatic Spike. George tried to escape to the arena floor, but Necro caught him again and sent another Spike squarely into George's neck. Heather Owens finally managed to corral Necro back to the ring, but George remained down at ringside and was unable to respond before the ten-count.

WINNER: NECRO BUTCHER
(George counted out after an Asiatic Spike)


Daytondave: Another brutal bout. What the hell was I thinking? That Necro Butcher was going to come out here and restore some sanity to this madness? Not on your life. And fans, things are about to go from bad to worse- SABU is up next!



SABU vs. MIL MASCARAS
As Mil Mascaras was being introduced on the entryway, Sabu burst through the curtain and attacked! Sabu got several good shots in before Mascaras caught him with a hip toss and sent the genocidal maniac tumbling down the steel rampway. Before Mascaras could pursue him, TITO SANTANA and PEPPER GOMEZ came through the curtain and jumped him! Mascaras when down, and the dangerous Mexican duo began beating him down.

Daytondave: Fans- what on earth is going on now? The men of Peligroso have started another attack on Mil Mascaras! We need help out here- quick!

Suddenly, NECRO BUTCHER returned to the scene, jumping on Gomez and pulling him away from the brawl! Gomez and Mascaras battled down the aisle. Sabu got to his feet, and joined with Santana to beat down Mascaras until DELIRIOUS burst onto the scene! Delirious dashed at Santana, and stunned him with a hard knee smash to the side of the head. Santana went down, and Delirious shoved Sabu away and stood over Mascaras until he was able to recover and get back to his feet. Sabu retreated, and Santana remained shaken up. Gomez and Necro Butchercontinued to brawl until HCW Commissioner COUSIN LUKE burst through the curtain.

Luke: Enough! Enough! All y'all better quit yer scufflin' NOW! The next feller who throws a punch out here is fixin' ta git suspended! All y'all scram- NOW! There ain't no place fer this kinda violence in rasslin!

One by one, the brawlers made their way back to the locker room. Santana was the last to his feet, and Luke grabbed him by the seat of the pants and hurled him back through the curtain.


Daytondave: Wow. The frustration level on Warfare has reached the boiling point! Thank goodness that the Commissioner was here to take charge. I can only hope that these dudes will chill out and get their focus back in the ring!



BUFF BAGWELL (w/ LARRY SWEENEY) vs. DAN 'THE BEAST' SEVERN
Bagwell and Severn managed to keep the action in the ring- for the most part. After Severn took an early advantage, Bagwell managed to slip out of the Choke Sleeper and clobber Severn with a flying forearm off the ropes! Bagwell took advantage, connecting with several high-risk manuvers and gaining a couple of near falls! But Severn fought back, taking the match to the mat and stretching Bagwell to weaken him and slow him down. It looked like Bagwell was in serious trouble when Severn locked in the Wakigatame, but Larry Sweeney interjected himself and pulled Bagwell to the bottom rope. Severn was forced to break the hold, and Bagwell capitalized. Bagwell caught Severn by surprise with a double-arm DDT, then went to the top rope and finished off the 'Beast' with a sensation deathjump!

WINNER: BUFF BAGWELL
(Bagwell pinned Severn with a Flying Cross-Body Block)


Daytondave: Hey, that's impressive! Bagwell just took out a very tough opponent- with a little help from his friends. Sweeney has been at the very center of this whole controversy with Tradition which has reared its ugly head again! Sweeney and his Sweet & Sour, Incorporated will have to be at the top of their game at Heartland Havoc XXIV to deal with that turncoat ADAM PEARCE and his boy toy RICK RUDE. Sweet and Sour has two more matches tonight- so let's have a look at COWBOY BOB ORTON!



COWBOY BOB ORTON (w/ LARRY SWEENEY) vs. THE SANDMAN (w/ JONNY FAIRPLAY)
In a wild brawl, Orton, Sandman, and both managers were involved and the haymakers filled the arena! Heather Owens let most of the action play itself out, as Sandman used the Cane on several occasions and Sweeney blatantly interfered on behalf of his man. With both men clearly exhausted, Heather finally managed to herd the match back into the ring. Sandman was the first man to his feet, and caught Orton with a Hardcore DDT for the pinfall.

WINNER: THE SANDMAN
(Sandman pinned Orton with a Hardcore DDT)


Daytondave: That's it, Heather- let them get it out of their system! Just let the boys fight until one of them can't stand up any longer. Sandman and Orton were evenly matched, but in the end it was the cane that made the difference. Don't get me wrong- Orton proved his toughness out there, and he and Bagwell will both need all the intestinal fortitude they can muster when they meet up with RICK RUDE & ADAM PEARCE at Havoc. Now, here's two more guys with a lot of pent-up frustration to take out in this No Disqualification Grudge Match!



GRUDGE MATCH: NO DISQUALIFICATION
PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE (w/ TRINITY DENUCCI) vs. CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI (w/ LARRY SWEENEY)
The grudge match between Claudio and Rose was tame by comparison to the rest of the card. Claudio repeatedly outmanuevered Rose and finally put him down with a Roaring European Uppercut.

WINNER: CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI
(Claudio pinned Rose after a Roaring European Uppercut)


Daytondave: Not much of a contest there, folks. The issue between the HIGH ROLLERS and Sweeney goes back to the days before this Tradition thing came along. My guess is, when DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE gets back, we'll see these teams get after each other- but right now, the focus is on Tradition. Let's hear from LARRY SWEENEY about the upcoming tag team showdown.

Sweeney: Ten days... just ten short days, Adam Pearce, before Sweet & Sour, Incorporated gets our hands on you! I promise you, Adam Pearce, it's gonna be UGLY! We're talkin' two-bagger, dog-butt ugly! Uglier than even that willowy witch So Cal Val. So take the next ten days, Adam Pearce, and put your affairs in order. Go home to mama and give her a kiss goodbye. Make sure your life insurance is paid up. And prepare for the worst beating you ever experienced! Rick Rude can't save you. Randy Orton? Randy Orton? Ol' Cowboy Bob Orton has turned that little snot-nosed punk over his knee a thousnad times, and he won't think twice about doing it again. It's time for you to pay the piper, Adam Pearce, and there's nothing that you can do to stop us!

Daytondave: Strong words, Larry Sweeney. My man is always full of confidence, but you know that So Cal Val will stoop to any length to get one over- so watch you back, jack!



MAIN EVENT: WARFARE AMERICAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS (SCOTTY VORTEKZ & 'DIEHARD' DUSTIN LEE) (c) vs. THE BACKSEAT BOYZ (TRENT ACID & JOHNNY KASHMERE)
The Main Event was crisp and competitive, with both teams executing at a high level. Dustin Lee was a stalwart in this match, battling both the Backseat Boyz and frustrating their attempts to isolate him in the ring. After a long struggle, it was Lee who caught Trent Acid coming off the top rope and powerslammed him for the pinfall.

WINNERS: THE BACKSEAT BOYZ
(Lee pinned Acid after a failed Deathjump)

THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS RETAIN THE AMERICAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP


Daytondave: What a match! The Naptown Dragons continue on their run at the top of the tag team ranks on Warfare! Congratulations to Scotty and Dustin for a successful title defense. Fans, we're done here tonight. And remeber, Heartland Havoc XXIV: Takin' Care of Business is only ten days away! Until then, fans, that's our show, and I AM OUTTA HERE!




Warfare American Champion: DANNY HODGE
Warfare Tag Team Champions: THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS
Warfare Combat Champion: THE MISSING LINK

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Old School Saturday Night
February 21, 2009 (Card #198)
Athletics Center, Richmond, Indiana

The show opens with Old School General Manager JR JAMES in the center of the ring. As he prepares to address the crowd, a banner is unfurled from the rafters of the Athletic Center:

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JR: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Old School Saturday Night! Heartland Championship Wrestling is proud to be coming to you live from the campus of Earlham College with tonight's exciting wrestling action. We have a very special show planned for you this evening. As you know, Heartland Havoc XXIV: Takin' Care of Business is just one week away! The Main Event match at Havoc will be for the HCW Heavyweight Championship! For the third time, TAKESHI MORISHIMA and BRUISER BRODY will square off to determine who is the better man, and who will walk away with that prestigious title belt. Those two men will be here tonight for the signing of the contracts in preparation for that showdown. Also tonight we have a Double Main Event! The United States Tag Team Championship will be on the line as BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG defend those belts against LARRY & CURT HENNIG. And in a special grudge match, we'll see THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS face off against HARLEY RACE and a mystery partner. That match carries a special stipulation- if Race and his partner win the bout, JIM CORNETTE will be forced to step into the ring at Havoc to face Harley's manager! We don't even know who that manager is, so tonight we hope that more of this mystery will be unveiled. Now, let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest!


(Tonight's referee: Charles Robinson)


DICK HUTTON vs. HILLBILLY JIM
Hutton and the Hillbilly engaged in a tightly contested battle. As the match progressed, BIG DADDY ELMER came to ringside and climbed onto the ring apron! Jim was not fazed, and managed to grab Elmer and Hutton for a vicious double noggin knocker! Elmer fell to the arena floor, and Jim managed a near fall, but Hutton kicked out and the match continued. When Elmer made it back to his feet, it was Hutton himself who pointed and glared menacingly, forcing Elmer to back down. Hutton regained control of the match, outmanuvering Jim and gaining a submission victory.

WINNER: DICK HUTTON
(Hutton forced Jim to tap out to the Abdominal Stretch)

After the decision, Hillbilly Jim went to ringside and grabbed the microphone, angrily confronting his Uncle.

Jim: Elmer- you done went too far! You try and lay one more finger on me or muss up one of my matches, and I'll give you a whoopin' that would make yore momma proud!

Elmer: Now Jimmy, you hush! Yore jus' jealous! You ain't nuttin' but a loser and you aon't good 'nuff to b'long to the Manager of Champions, like me!

Jim: I ain't no loser, Elmer. You done forgot everything momma learned you 'bout right and wrong!

Elmer: I heard 'nuff outta you, Jimmy. Hows 'bout you n' me settle this once 'n fer all?

Jim: You ain't got to ask me twice. How 'bout you agin me next week at Heartland Havoc- Loser Leaves Town!

Elmer glares at Jim, his nostrils flaring. BOBBY HEENAN rushes to ringside in an effort to prevent Elmer from taking the match, but Elmer brushes Heenan aside. Elmer spits into his hands, rubs them together, and offers Jim a handshake. Without hesitation, Jim shakes Elmer's hand and walks back to the locker room.


JR: Oh, my goodness! The match has been made for Heartland Havoc! It will be Big Daddy Elmer versus Hillbilly Jim in a Loser Leaves Town showdown! Our upcoming pay-per-view has just been taken to another level as the two big hillbilly kinfolk will settle their issue once and for all! Ladies and gentlemen, we are just getting started here tonight and already the fur has begun to fly! Let's head back to the ring for our next match.



THE VALIANT BROTHERS (JIMMY & JOHNNY) vs. TEAM CANADA (THE MOUNTIE & ANGELO MOSCA)
The Canadians were on point from the opening bell. Mosca survived an opening flurry by Jimmy Valiant, then took over against Johnny and nearly put his lights out with a devastating sleeper hold. Jimmy managed to interrupt the hold, but Mountie tagged into the match and finished off the severely weakened Johnnny.

WINNERS: TEAM CANADA
(Mountie pinned Johnny Valiant with a Short Choke Slam)


JR: An excellent demonstration indeed by both teams. The tag team division here at Old School is deep and talented, all the way to the top of the heap, where BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG reside. I, for one, am anxiously awaiting tonight's tag team title bout.



MASKED SUPERSTAR (w/ SLICK) vs. DON LEO JONATHAN
It was 270 pounds versus 320 pounds in a battle of the behemoths. This match was as hard-hitting and intense as you will ever see, with the battle raging inside the ring and out. Superstar seized an opening by going to the top rope and levelling Jonathan with a double axe-handle blow. Jonathan went to the arena floor, but Superstar kept after him and planted him on the concrete with a powerbomb! Jonathan was stunned, and unable to return to the ring before the ten-count.

WINNER: MASKED SUPERSTAR (Via Countout)
(Jonathan counted out after a powerbomb on the arena floor)


JR: That match, ladies and gentlemen, was indeed emblematic of the Old School style of wrestling. Masked Superstar was giving away 50 pounds in that contest, but he had a game plan and he worked it to perfection to bring down a much larger foe.



THE DREAM TEAM (GREG 'THE HAMMER' VALENTINE & BRUTUS 'THE GEEK' BEEFCAKE) vs. THE KILLER BEES (B. BRIAN BLAIR & 'JUMPIN' JIM BRUNZELL)
As the Bees were being introduced on the entryway, GREG VALENTINE burst through the curtain and clobbered JIM BRUNZELL with a forearm smash! Brunzell went down, and Hammer immediately began stomping a mudhole in him! Blair and Beefcake immediately got involved, and a melee ensued in the entryway! Heartland officials, led by BIG JIM THE ENFORCER, managed to quell the fracas and restore order. After conferring with Charles Robinson, it was announced that the decision was awarded to the Bees by way of a disqualification.

WINNERS: THE KILLER BEES
(Greg Valentine disqualified after a pre-match attack on Jim Brunzell)


JR: What on earth was going through the mind of Greg Valentine? That assault on the entryway was uncalled for, no question about it. Valentine and Beefcake were disqualified, and deservedly so. While Charles Robinson is restoring order, let's take you back stage for the contract signing in preparation for the Championship Match at Heartland Havoc XXIV!


The scene shifts to a conference room in the backstage area, where HCW Commissioner COUSIN LUKE is standing at a podium. The room is filled with photographers and interested onlookers.

Luke: Welcome, y'all, and thanks fer comin'! We're real excited about our next paper view! Fer the third time, TAKESHI MORISHIMA and BRUISER BRODY are gonna rassle fer the HCW Championship! Fellers, come on out and sign these here contracts!

BRUISER BRODY storms through the entrance to the conference room. He scowls at the crowd. Luke points him to the conference table, where he picks up a pen and scribbles his name on the bottom of the contract.

Brody: Where's that Japanese guy? I'm ready to fight!

TAKESHI MORISHIMA emerges through the opposite entrance. He stares down Brody as he walks to the conference table. He signs the contract, and immediately moves to Brody. The two giants stand nose-to-nose and the tension in the room builds. The room grows silent, except for the clicking of numerous camera. Cousin Luke becomes concerned and moves from behind the podium, cautiously approaching the competitors. After several moments, Morishima offers a handshake to Brody. Brody stares blankly, then accepts the handshake.

Luke: See, folks? These two fellers got respect, but they both are ready for a scuffle! Thank you fer-

Without warning, Luke is interrupted by the music "Beverly Hills". A commotion erupts, and SO CAL VAL struts into the room. She is followed by RICK RUDE, RANDY ORTON, ADAM PEARCE, CHRISTOPHER DANIELS, and CHRIS JERICHO. Once again, the cameras begin clicking repeatedly as Val brushes past Luke and moves to the podium.

Val: Hello, boys! You didn't think that the MEN of Tradition would pass up this opportunity to pay a visit? Of course not! We just wanted to wish you all- or should I say, y'all- the best of luck with your upcoming pay-per-view! (Val bats her eyelashes at the cameras.) After all, it's going to be a loooong night. I also wanted to come and say goodbye to Larry Sweeney. I'm sooo going to miss him. After Rick and Adam destroy poor Buff Bagwell and Bob Orton, then Randy here is going to break Larry Sweeney into a thousand pieces. Mind you, it's for his own good. Larry Sweeney has long outlived his usefulness, but I am going to miss the dear boy...

A commotion erupts as WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS, BIG JIM THE ENFORCER, and Heartland Security forces pour into the room, but Val holds up her hand and calls for silence.

Val: Oh, don't you little toy cops worry about anything. We'll be leaving in just a moment, and we'll go peacefully. Takeshi Morishima... I just wanted to say hello. You are SUCH a big man... and SUCH a fine champion... it seems almost a shame that Chris Jericho is going to have to take you down, too...

Morishima growls and lunges after Jericho, but Big Jim and the Heartland security team step between. Jericho quickly slips away and heads for the exit, followed by the remaining Tradition wrestlers, then Val herself. As she departs, Val turns, winks at the camera, a blows a kiss to Morishima, who scowls at her. Morishima fakes another lunge, and Val turns quickly and acurries out of the conference room.


JR: What a disgusting display of arrogance! Those types of shenanigans may be standard operating procedure on Warfare, but we here at Old School have much higher standards of decorum indeed. A to interrupt the signing of the Heartland Heavyweight Championship match! That act sinks to new levels of contempt. Those Tradition scoundrels deserve a beating!

JR takes a moment to collect himself.

JR: Ladies and gentlemen, please forgive me for losing my composure. Let's head back to the ring for some more exciting Old School action.



DON MURACO vs. JOHNNY VALENTINE
In a surprisingly one-sided match, Muraco got the best of Johnny Valentine and was relentless in his pummeling. Muraco used his Asiatic Spike with great effectiveness to set up Valentine for a clean finish.

WINNER: DON MURACO
(Muraco pinned Valentine after a Hawaiian Hammer)


JR: Now that is more like it, ladies and gentlemen. What a fine performance indeed by the Magnificent One! That should help his standing in the Old School rankings. But now, fans, it is time for an announcement which we have been awaiting with baited breath. Who has been selected by HARLEY RACE as his tag team partner? We'll know in just a few moments.


JIM CORNETTE and THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS storm to the ring in a rage. Eaton and Lane remove their ring jackets and crouch low, pacing nervously as they await the challengers. Cornette waves his arms wildly, in an effort to coax Race to the ring. After several moments, Race emerges from behind the curtain, accompanied by THE CRUSHER!

JR: Oh, my goodness! No question, ladies and gentlemen, that Harley Race has found himself a formidable ally! The Crusher has joined Race for this special challenge match!

Race and Crusher storm the ring, but the Midnights are ready and the fisticuffs commence!



SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH: NO DISQUALIFICATION
THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (BOBBY EATON & STAN LANE w/ JIM CORNETTE) vs. HARLEY RACE & THE CRUSHER
The Midnights started quickly, taking control with their well-coordinated tag manuevers and taking advantage over the Crusher. After several pinning predicaments, Crusher finally overpowered Eaton, then made a desperate tag to Race! Race took over on Eaton, stunning him with a piledriver! Race then locked Eaton into an Indian Deathlock in the center of the ring! Eaton howled with pain, but Crusher returned to the ring and clotheslined Lane, nearly turning him inside out! Jim Cornette climbed to the ring apron, preparing to waffle Race with his tennis racket. Seemingly out of nowhere, 'SENSATIONAL' SHERRI MARTEL appeared at ringisde and pulled Cornette off the apron! Sherri wound up climbing on top of Cornette, pummeling him with both fists. Eaton was isolated in the ring, and was forced to submit after a prolonged struggle.

WINNERS: HARLEY RACE & THE CRUSHER
(Race forced Eaton to submit to the Indian Deathlock)


JR: That is a spectacular combination of toughness in true Old School style. Harley Race and The Crusher! In their first match together, this duo took the measure of the Midnight Express- with the assist from Sensational Sherri Martel! And now, ladies and gentlemen, it will be time for Jim Cornette to step into the ring- at Heartland Havoc- against Sensational Sherri! No question, that match will be a spectacle to behold! Now, fans, let's head back to the ring for our Main Event!



MAIN EVENT: OLD SCHOOL UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG (c) vs. LARRY & CURT HENNIG
The long-awaited title match between two of wrestling's finest families was dampened from the onset, as Larry Hennig came to the ring with his head bandaged, courtesy of an attack by the VACHON BROTHERS. Curt started the match, going back and forth with Brad Armstrong in a technical wrestling clinic! But before the wrestlers even broke a sweat, the Vachon Brothers turned up at ringside! Larry Hennig went berserk, and left the ring apron and commenced a brawl against the Vachons! But the numbers game quickly caught up with Larry, and the Vachons broke him down. Curt Hennig left the ring to defend his father, and a fierce four-way brawl broke out! The Hennigs pounded away at the Vachons, until NIKITA BREZNIKOV appeared and smacked Curt from behind. Curt went down, and Nikita stomped on him while the Vachon Brothers double-teamed Larry. Charles Robinson initiated a ten-count, and the Hennigs were counted out of the match.

WINNERS: BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG
(Larry Hennig counted out)

BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG RETAIN THE UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

The brawl between the Vachons and the Hennigs escalated when THE IRON SHEIK entered the fray! This brought the Armstrongs up the aisle to battle Sheik and Breznikov. But Larry was badly injured, his head wound reopened and bleeding profusely. Before Curt could make it to the rescue, Mad Dog grabbed the steel ring steps and pounded them into the wounded head of Larry! A resounding THUD echoed through the Athletics Center and the crowd fell silent. Larry went down in a heap. Curt ran to his father's side as the Vachons celebrated and laughed their way out of the arena.


JR: What a shocking turn of events. Ladies and gentlemen, I am appalled by what has taken place here this evening. Larry Hennig is in rough shape, fans, and son Curt is one angry man. No question, Curt Hennig will do everything in his power to avenge this vicious attack on his father. The Vachon Brothers, and the entire Foreign Legion, for that matter, had better have eyes in the back of their heads. We'll bring you an update on the condition of Larry Hennig as soon as we have the opportunity. But fans, the big picture is that we are now just one week away from Heartland Havoc! Stay tuned for the announcement of the complete card and the video preview coming this week. And batten down the hatches, ladies and genltmen, and get ready for Havoc XXIV! Until then, fans, so long from the Hoosier State!



Old School United States Champion: RAY "THE CRIPPLER" STEVENS
Old School Tag Team Champions: BOB AND BRAD ARMSTRONG
Old School Great Lakes Champion: NICK BOCKWINKEL

[markyhitch]

Very entertaining stuff! Keep up the good work!

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Heartland Havoc XXIV: Takin' Care of Business - Preview

[toasterboy]

Love the video!

[LWPD]

Nice work Dave. You make for a very effective 'old school' style pitch man...shades of Howard Finkel!

[EpicDave]

Heartland Championship Wrestling
Heartland Havoc XXIV: Takin' Care of Business
Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
February 28, 2009

The show opens with COUSIN LUKE, JR JAMES, and DAYTONDAVE together in the center of the ring.

Daytondave: Hey, fans, good evening and welcome to Heartland Havoc XXIV! Heartland Championship Wrestling is proud to bring you a great night of action!

Luke: That's right, Daytondave! We got the Heartland Heavyweight Championship match tonight! BRUISER BRODY and TACKY MORE SHEEP MAN are gonna rassle!

JR: I believe, sir, you are referring to the Heartland Heavyweight Champion, TAKESHI MORISHIMA!

Luke: Yeah, Jimmy, that feller.

JR: That feller, Takeshi Morishima, will be defending his title in this evenings much-awaited Main Event! Brody-Morishima III will be a battle for the ages, no question. But first, we'll head to tonight's opening contest, brought to you by Old School Saturday Night, as Old School manager JIM CORNETTE has been forced to step into the ring to face SENSATIONAL SHERRI MARTEL!


SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH
JIM CORNETTE (w/ KING KONG BUNDY) vs. 'SENSATIONAL' SHERRI MARTEL (w/ HARLEY RACE)
(Referee: Charles Robinson)

Disaster for Jim Cornette! Cornette was in trouble from the opening bell, when he went for a body slam on Sherri but was unable to lift her. Sherri responded with a vicious rake of the eyes, then clotheslined Cornette and nearly turned him upside down! Sherri went for the small package, but Bundy pulled her leg and interrupted the count. Sherri turned and spat at Bundy, and he rushed into the ring to attack her! Bundy charged with a massive clothesline, but Sherri ducked away and Bundy clobbered Cornette! Harley Race entered the ring and brawled with Bundy, allowing Sherri to climb to the top turnbuckle and execute a flying splash on Cornette to earn the pinfall!

WINNER: 'SENSATIONAL' SHERRI MARTEL
(Sherri pinned Cornette with a Top Rope Splash)

After the decision, Cornette rolled out of the ring and fled up the aisle. Bundy and Race continued to brawl as Sherri screamed her approval! It took several minutes to separate the fracas, until finally Bundy grabbed the microphone.

Bundy: Race! You bastard! I'm tired of being humiliated by you! I want you in the ring- any match you want! Name it!

Race strode to the announcers' table and took Bundy's microphone.

Race: You ain't gotta ask me twice, Bundy. I made you lose. I made your boys lose. I embarassed your manager in front of the whole city of Indianapolis! And now, Bundy, I am going to make you BLEED. Commissioner- book it. I want Bundy in a First Blood Taped Fist match!


JR: Oh, my goodness! The match has been made! Race and Bundy are going to tape their fists and duke it out- until somebody bleeds! We'll book that match for the month of March as a main event on Old School! Now, fans, let's turn the proceedings over to Daytondave for our first Warfare match of the evening.

Daytondave: Thanks, JR. And by the way, did I ever wish you a Happy Valentine's Day? Hope you enjoyed your gift, my man!

JR blushes.

Daytondave: Now, fans, as you know, the trash from Tradition has been stirring up trouble over on Warfare. So, my man LARRY SWEENEY laid out a challenge to that sleazy SO CAL VAL for a tag team match! Let's do this!



SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH: NO DISQUALIFICATION
BUFF BAGWELL & COWBOY BOB ORTON (w/ LARRY SWEENEY) vs. 'RAVISHING' RICK RUDE & ADAM PEARCE (w/ SO CAL VAL)
(Referee: Joe Kopasz)

This match was highly competitive, and nearly as chaotic, with both teams double-teaming frequently and both managers involved throughout. Rick Rude was the dominant force in the match, wearing out Bob Orton and rescuing Pearce from several predicaments. Rude himself was almost pinned when Val accidentally grabbed his ankle, but the Ravishing One managed to kick out. The finish came when Rude slammed Bagwell's head into the steel security railing, leaving him dazed. Rude threw him back into the ring and clobbered him with a flying cross-body block for the pin!

WINNERS: RICK RUDE & ADAM PEARCE
(Rude pinned Bagwell after a Top Rope Cross-Body Block)

While Rude and Pearce celebrated, Bagwell and Orton pointed and shouted at them. A shoving match erupted in the ring as all four men pushed and glared. Without warning, RANDY ORTON appeared at ringside and jumped Larry Sweeney from behind! Val shrieked with delight when Orton knocked Sweeney to the floor and lined him up for a kick to the head. Suddenly, CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI dashed in and shoved Orton away! Randy was enraged, but saw that the odds were not in his favor, and quickly backed his way up the ring ramp. When Claudio cast his eyes on So Cal Val, he moved behind Rude. Claudio turned his attention to his fallen manager, helping Sweeney to his feet as Val led Rude and Pearce away from ringside.


Daytondave: Whoa! When you consider the hatred between Sweeney and Val, that was actually a decent match. But JR, I don't know WHAT Randy Orton is up to. He obviously doesn't care for Rick Rude- but tonight his target was Larry Sweeney. And tomorrow- who knows? Even his own father doesn't seem to know what Randy is thinking. JR- you better watch your back. Next thing you know, he'll be knocking on YOUR door.

JR: I wouldn't be so sure about that, Daytondave. In any event, I think it is time for a return to normalcy here on Havoc. JIMMY SNUKA is prepared to defend his Great Lakes Heavyweight Championship against NICK BOCKWINKEL. Let's head back to the ring for that all-important Old School match-up.



GREAT LAKES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
JIMMY 'SUPERFLY' SNUKA (c) vs. NICK BOCKWINKEL
(Referee: Nick Patrick)

The championship match was hard-hitting and intense! Snuka controlled the early moments of the match, reversing an armbar from Bockwinkel and punishing him with vicious chops. Snuka nailed Bockwinkel with a piledriver and gained a near fall, but Bockwinkel kicked out and escaped to the arnea floor. Snuka grew impatient and pursued him, but Bockwinkel was ready for him and a pier-six brawl erupted outside the ring. Bockwinkel backdropped Snuka, who crashed hard onto the concrete! Nick Patrick allowed the action to continue, and Bockwinkel took control. Nick hurled Superfly back into the ring and locked him into a tortuous Figure-4 Leglock! Snuka fought through the pain, and in several moments, managed to reach the bottom rope and force Patrick to break the hold. But the damage was done, and Bockwinkel smartly locked on the Sleeper hold! Snuka was too weakened to work his way free from the devastating manuver, and in short order Nick Patrick called for the submission and the match was over!

WINNER: NICK BOCKWINKEL
(Bockwinkel knocked out Snuka with the Sleeper Hold)

NICK BOCKWINKEL REGAINS THE GREAT LAKES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP


JR: What a terrific performance! Ladies and gentlemen, you have just witnessed Old School wrestling at its finest. Indeed, congratulations are in order to Nick Bockwinkel for regaining the Great Lakes Heavyweight Championship! No question that once they wake up Jimmy Snuka, he'll be back on the warpath for another run at Bockwinkel. But on this occasion, Bockwinkel has proven himself to be the better man. Now, ladies and gentlemen, we have a most unfortunate match between HILLBILLY JIM and his own uncle, now known as BIG DADDY ELMER. These two men have agreed to settle their differences in a Loser Leaves Town showdown!

BOBBY HEENAN rushes to ringside in a panic.

Heenan: Mr. Commissioner! Mr. Commissioner! Please! You can't let this happen. You can't let my Elmer put his career and his livelihood in jeopardy like this!

Luke: Now, Bobby- the deal is done. It ain't up to me to decide no more.

Heenan: But Mr. Luke- you are the Commissioner! You have the power to cancel this match. I'm beggin' ya! Elmer wasn't thinking right! He was running a fever! Maybe he had too much Mississippi Moonshine! Don't let these two destroy each other. They're your family, for goodness' sake!

Luke: I'm sorry, Mr. Heenan. You seen it, jus' like me. Didn't you watch Elmer spit on his hands and give a handshake?

Heenan: So? That just means he needed to clean up. Elmer has always been very concerned about his hygeine, you know. He picks his toenails before every meal!

Luke: That ain't right, Mr. Bobby. When a feller spits on his hands, his word is given and that's that. Ain't no family, ain't no Commissioner can say different. So Bobby, I'm afraid this scuffle is gonna have to go on. Oh- one other thing, Bobby. You and yore pals have got to stay out of it. I'm declarin' right here that anyone what interferes in this match is gonna be fired, jus' like the loser. No let's git to scufflin'!



GRUDGE MATCH: LOSER LEAVES TOWN
HILLBILLY JIM vs. 'BIG DADDY' ELMER
(Referee: Charles Robinson)

It wasn't pretty, but Jim and Elmer wailed away at each other in a brutal slugfest. The brawl went outside of the ring and back in repeatedly and punches and kicks filled the fieldhouse. Elmer nearly pinned Jim after throwing him off the top rope, but Jim escaped at the last moment. When Jim caught Elmer in the Bear Hug, a hush fell over the crowd, but Elmer fought through the hold and finally freed himself with a double clap to the head. Still dazed, Elmer went for a shoulder block, but ran right into the big boot of his nephew and it was lights out for the three count.

WINNER: HILLBILLY JIM
(Jim pinned Elmer after a Big Boot)


Bobby Heenan was beside himself after the match. He grabbed Elmer's chain and rushed into the ring, handing Elmer the weapon and screaming for him to attack Jim. But Elmer shook his head, took the chain, and handed it to Jim. Elmer left the ring, his head hung low as he padded up the ramp toward the exit. Jim took the chain and wrapped it around his fist, drawing back to slug Heenan, who dropped to his knees in terror! But Jim looked back at his uncle, then handed the chain back to Heenan, turned and left the ring. Jim caught up to Elmer on the entry way, put his arm around his uncle, and the two hillbillies left the arena together.

Luke: I don't reckon neither of them'll be comin' back, Jimmy.

JR: What a sad ending to a sad situation.

Luke: Naw, Jimmy, hain't nuttin' to be sad fer. What's important is family. So I reckon Jim 'n Elmer'll head down to the fishin' hole fer a spell n' it'll be all right.

Daytondave: Well ain't that sweet? Enough of the blubberin', boys. We have more wrestling action to come. As you can see, the lumberjacks are filling the ringside area. It's time for CHRIS JERICHO and JUSHIN LIGER to lock horns again!



LUMBERJACK MATCH
JUSHIN 'THUNDER' LIGER vs. CHRIS JERICHO
(Referee: Heather Owens)

Chaos reigned supreme in the Lumberjack match, to the surprise of no one. Jericho orchestrated the ring beautifully, relying on his allies LANCE STORM, RICK RUDE, & ADAM PEARCE to do his dirty work, and getting some additional assistance from a surprise ally from Old School, THE MOUNTIE. Liger fought his best, surviving not only the Lion Tamer, but a chair shot from Rude and a blast from the Mountie's Shock Stick. When Liger sought to recover alongside GIANT BABA, ANTONIO INOKI, and MASAHIRO CHONO, the Japanese allies were attacked repeatedly by Storm, Pearce and Rude. Jericho did tangle on several occasions with MIKE QUACKENBUSH- once when Quack interrupted a pin attempt, and on a second occasion when Quack drilled Jericho with a Quackendriver on the arena floor! But Jericho's pals quickly rescued him and helped him regain his strength. Liger was once again tossed to the wolves, and after eating a superkick from Storm, he was nearly out on his feet. The Tradition crew rolled him back into the ring, where Jericho applied the Lion Tamer a second time and Liger was unable to escape.

WINNER: CHRIS JERICHO
(Jericho forced Liger to submit to the Lion Tamer)

To no one's surprise, the chaos continued after the match. The Tradition crew continued taunting the allies of Liger, leading to RICK RUDE spitting in the face of ANTONIO INOKI! Inoki was furious, and launched himself at Rude with a fury! Officials from Heartland and wrestlers from all around the ring attempted to get between the brawlers. Rude broke free momentarily, and grabbed a steel chair! Rude waded back into the fracas with the chair, but several wrestlers intervened to prevent another attack. BIG JIM THE ENFORCER hit the scene, and disarmed Rude. Finally, cooler heads prevailed, and all factions were gradually herded back to the locker room without further incident.


Daytondave: Blast it! Those suckers from up north have gotten the best of us TWICE tonight!

JR: It's your own stupid fault, Daytondave. You lie down with dogs, and you wake up with fleas, eh?

Daytondave glares at JR, then throws his headset onto the table in disgust and storms out of the ring area.

JR: Well, Luke, I guess it's just you and me now. And even better, we are ready for the Main Event! Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come for Brody-Morishima III ! The top prize in the Heartland is at stake. The buildup is over. The undercard is complete. Heartland Senior Official JOE KOPASZ is at the ready. Both competitors are in the ring and ready for action!



MAIN EVENT: HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
TAKESHI MORISHIMA (c) vs. BRUISER BRODY
(Referee: Joe Kopasz)

The confrontation between the beasts proved to be the most intense and thrilling of the evening! Brody began the match with an incredible onslaught, and it appeared that the match might be over in the opening moments! But Morishima absorbed a pair of Jumping Knee Drops from Brody, and eventually managed to fight his way back into the match! Morishima capitalized on Brody's aggressiveness, reversing an Irish Whip on the ring floor to send Brody careening against the steel ring post! Morishima immediately went to work, executing two powerful Saito Suplexes, which weakened Brody but were not enough to put him down. The action spilled back to the floor, where a prolonged battle followed. Both men laid on some heavy lumber, but it was a big boot to the face by Brody that turned the tide. Morishima went down hard, and Brody immediately hurled him back into the ring and dropped him with a piledriver for the three-count!

WINNER: BRUISER BRODY
(Brody pinned Morishima with a piledriver)

BRUISER BRODY REGAINS THE HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP


JR: How about that, fans?!? History has been made in Indianapolis! Bruiser Brody has regained the Heartland Heavyweight Championship! That match was everything that the hype had suggested it would be indeed. What a tremendous way to cap off a tremendous night of action here at the Conseco Fieldhouse! Two titles have changed hands, and some major hostilities have been expressed. No question, many unresolved issues remain in the wake of tonight's events. It was a particularly rough night for my broadcast colleague Daytondave, but you can rest assured that he and the boys from Warfare will collect themselves and move ahead. Ladies and gentlemen, we do thank you for joining us here this evening! Heartland Championship Wrestling will be back with another episode of Wednesday Night Warfare this week. Until then, fans, so long from the Hoosier State!

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Heartland Championship Wrestling Rankings
March 3, 2009

SINGLES (previous month in parenthesis)

1. BRUISER BRODY - Heartland Heavyweight Champion (8)
2. DANNY HODGE - Warfare American Heavyweight Champion (3)
3. RAY "CRIPPLER" STEVENS - Old School US Heavyweight Champion (2)
4. JUSHIN "THUNDER" LIGER (NR)
5. NICK BOCKWINKEL - Old School Great Lakes Champion (5)
6. THE MISSING LINK - Warfare Combat Champion (NR)
7. JIMMY 'SUPERFLY' SNUKA (NR)
8. TAKESHI MORISHIMA (1)
9. CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI (NR)
10. KONNAN (NR)

TAG TEAM

1. LARRY ZBYSZKO & OX BAKER - Heartland Tag Team Champions (1)
2. NAPTOWN DRAGONS - Warfare American Tag Team Champions (3)
3. TEAM CANADA (THE MOUNTIE & ANGELO MOSCA) (NR)
4. LARRY & CURT HENNIG (NR)
5. BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG - Old School US Tag Team Champions (5)