NWA Heartland presented by Daytondave

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Wednesday Night Warfare
May 6, 2009 (Card #214)
Brunswick High School Gymnasium, Brunswick, Ohio

The show opens with Warfare General Manager DAYTONDAVE in the ring with a microphone. He is accompanied by HCW Commissioner COUSIN LUKE and MIKE QUACKENBUSH, who is holding the Combat Championship.

Daytondave: Hey, fans, welcome back to Wednesday Night Warfare! Heartland Championship Wrestling is proud to continue its tour around the great state of Ohio. Whether the venue is large or small, Warfare will rock the house! This is the final broadcast before Heartland Havoc XXVI: Bluegrass Brawl! That's right, once we're done here, me and the boys will be rolling down to Lexington, Kentucky, for Sunday night's pay-per-view. And on that show, you can check out the most unique HCW match we have ever witnessed! This man, Mike Quackenbush, is putting his title up for grabs- literally- in a five-man Money In The Bank Ladder Match!

The lights in the arena flicker and go dim. Blue and green spotlights circle wildly through the air, before coming into focus at the top of the ring ramp, where JIMMY JACOBS appears. Jacobs is accompanied by 'M', TYLER BLACK, and BRODIE LEE. The group parades to the ring and Jacobs takes the microphone.

Jacobs: Small town America... the time has come for your Awakening! For too long, suburban slumber has paralyzed you and made you complacent... sitting in your high school gymnasiums... listening to the populist nonsense of a hipster doofus like this Daytondave... and glorifying mediocrity like this paltry excuse for a Combat Champion... Mike Quackenbush.

Cousin Luke grabs the microphone from Daytondave and confronts Jacobs.

Luke: Jimmy, what in the sam hill are you talkin' about? When I brung you back to Heartland, I never knowed just how loony tunes you have-

Jacobs raises his hand in front of Luke's face. Luke immediately falls silent.

Jacobs: I have no time to listen to the rantings of such a simple-minded fool. As I was saying... Mike Quackenbush- what do you know about Combat? You call yourself Champion- because you cracked some moron across the skull with an iron rod? You know nothing of the real combat... the fight for survival... the battle to preserve your very existence. You are a soft little boy in a hard man's world, Mike Quackenbush, and you have some very difficult and painful lessons in your future...

Quackenbush scowls and reaches for the microphone, but Brodie Lee steps in front of him and prevents him from speaking.

Jacobs: Mr. Luke... or shall I say, 'Commissioner'... your artifical titles do not impress me... you are merely a pawn in the grand plans of The Awakening... but I anticipate you will prove to be a very useful pawn in the end... Mr. Commissioner, I demand that Jimmy Jacobs be added to the Ladder Match at Heartland Havoc. The Ladder of ascendancy awaits for Jimmy Jacobs and The Awakening. Mr. Commissioner... do my bidding and make it so!

Luke: Ummm... okay.

Jacobs: It is accomplished! Mike Quackenbush, prepare to recognize the dawning of Combat in a fashion which you have never imagined. Prepare to be Awakened...

The lights flicker and suddenly go to black. Slowly, the arena lights return, and Jacobs and his entourage are nowhere to be seen. Luke appears puzzled. Quackenbush glares up the ring ramp with a face of intensity. He takes the Commissioner by the shoulder and guides him out of the ring.


Daytondave: That was just... freaky. Did I miss something? It feels like Halloween just came six months early. Anyway, fans, we have a big night of action in store for you this evening, including an American Tag Team Championship match! The champions, THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS, are here tonight to defend their belts against THE HIGH ROLLERS in our Main Event! So grab yourself a cold one, relax, and enjoy the show!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


THE SANDMAN (w/ JONNY FAIRPLAY) vs. RICKY LANDELL
Landell and Sandman locked up in a highly competitive and entertaining bout. The momentum shifted repeatedly, and both men connected with big moves, but could not put the opponent away. Landell nearly took the pinfall with a Missile Dropkick, but timely distraction by Jonny Fairplay saved his man. After 15 minutes of back-and-forth action, Sandman surprised Landell with a Hardcore DDT and finally captured the victory!

WINNER: THE SANDMAN
(Sandman pinned Landell after a Hardcore DDT)


Daytondave: Wow! Finally, after all the yapping, we get to wrestling- and Landell and Sandman delivered one heck of an opening match! Let's see if Jonny Fairplay can win with his tag team.



BLOODLUST (JUSTIN CREDIBLE & DRAKE YOUNGER w/ JONNY FAIRPLAY) vs. ANTONIO INOKI & TIGER MASK
The tag match was equally compelling, as the Japanese grapplers engaged the hardcore brawlers in another back-and-forth confrontation. The Japanese controlled much of the action, keeping the match at a slow pace in the ring, but Bloodlust broke loose with some punishing flurries on the ring floor to keep the match competitive. Younger wounded Inoki with a light tube, but when he went to the tube a second time, Joe Kopasz was forced to call for the disqualification.

WINNERS (via disqualification): ANTONIO INOKI & TIGER MASK
(Drake Younger disqualified for use of the light tube)


Daytondave: Another tough break for the Bloodlust squad- no pun intended! Fans, you probably remember the dude with the envelope who interrupted SARA DEL REY last week. After a little further investigation, we learned that her envelope contained a Restraining Order- courtesy of WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS! Fortunately or unfortunately, Wildman is still laid up with a head injury, thanks to Sara and her mighty Yakuza kick. If you ask me, dude had it coming. But in any event, Wildman is down and out, and Sara is free to be at ringside and do her thing tonight.



COWBOY BOB ORTON (w/ SARA DEL REY) vs. MIL MASCARAS
Yet another competitive bout took place, as the rugged Cowboy pummeled his foe and seemed to take the measure of Mascaras. But Mil battled back, twisting Orton in a variety of unnatural directions and weakening him for the flying finish.

WINNER: MIL MASCARAS
(Mascaras pinned Orton with a Crossbody Attack)


Daytondave: Mil Mascaras continues to quietly impress. That was an excellent performance! Dude took some heavy lumber from a tough opponent and came back to record the victory.


The scene shifts to the locker room area. BG JAMES is talking with SIR OLIVER HUMPERDINK.

BG: You know, Oliver, I am really worried about Kip. I get the fact that the Outlaws needed to split... but this 'Awakening' business has really messed with his head.

Humperdink: You're right, BG. This goes deeper than business. Jimmy Jacobs is gonna screw him up for good.

BG: I'm gonna go talk to him. If anyone can talk sense into Kip, it's me.

Humperdink: Be careful, BG. You think you should take KONNAN and STEVE CORINO with you?

BG: No, we need to do this man-to-man.

BG walks out of the locker room with determination.



SABU vs. TOM PRICHARD
The match was barely minutes old when Sabu went for broke! After dropping Prichard with a sweet hurracanrana, Sabu grabbed a chair and delivered a crushing Arabian Facebuster. Referee Joe Kopasz immediately took umbrage to the infraction and called for the disqualification.

WINNER (via disqualification): TOM PRICHARD
(Sabu disqualified for use of a steel chair)

After the decision, a brief scuffle followed as Sabu tried to press the attack. Prichard took umbrage to this aggression and fought back ferociously. Joe Kopasz quickly gained control of the situation and separated the combatants, ushering both men back to the locker room without further incident.


Daytondave: That's a whole lot of umbrage in that match.



The scene returns to the backstage area. KIP JAMES is seated on a chair. TYLER BLACK is shaving Kip's head while JIMMY JACOBS speaks.

Jacobs: M... my friend... you must leave the past behind in order to discover what truly lies within you... deep in your soul beats the heart of a champion... an unstoppable force... restrained only by the limitations of your own mind.

M: The heart of a champion? Jimmy, I have been a World Tag Team Champion time and time again!

Jacobs: Then why did you come to me? Because your Outlaws have failed you... your glory has faded... you have been foolish to depend upon BG James and Oliver Humperdink to facilitate your success... M, my friend, it is time to move on...

M: Jimmy... how do I move on?

Jacobs: It is a sad day for you, M... your attachment to your past will be your undoing... unless you can cleanse yourself from it... it is clear to me that you cannot break free from your shackles... so the only solution is that your past must be destroyed!

M: Destroyed?

Jacobs: You must destroy BG James... for your own good, M.

M sits silently as Tyler Black finishes shaving his head. His facial expression is blank as he ponders Jacobs' words. A knock is heard at the door. BRODIE LEE opens the door a crack, and BG JAMES bursts through.

BG: Kip- dude! What the hell happened to your dome, my man? You look flippin' ridiculous. Dude, we need to talk. Come on with me and let's work out our problems.

M rises from his seat and stares blankly at BG.

M: My biggest problem, Brian... is YOU!

M lunges at BG and begins pummeling him with fists. BG covers up and backpedals, then tackles M to the floor and attempts to restrain his arms. Black and Lee move in to attack BG, but Jacobs holds them back.

Jacobs: This battle is for M to face on his own...

BG: Get a grip, dude! Jacobs, I don't know what kind of nonsense you're spewing, but Kip is my bro and I ain't about to let you mess with his head like this. Now come on Kip and let's go grab us a cold one!

Jacobs: That is for M to decide. M, my friend... you have two options... you can turn your back on your true self... return to wallow in your past miseries... and go poison yourself with your drunken accomplices... or you can continue on the path to Awakening and destroy this BG in a First Blood match at Heartland Havoc XXVI. What will you choose?

M: I... must... I... must... I must fight for my future... Brian, you are dead to me... I must cleanse my soul with your blood to complete my Awakening.

BG: Whatever. Dude... KIP... if facing you in a match at Havoc is what it takes to clear your head, I'll do it. We have bled together before and I ain't scared to do it again.

BG gets up and storms out of the room. Jacobs helps M off of the floor and embraces him. M remains expressionless as the scene returns to the ring.



BUFF BAGWELL (w/ SARA DEL REY) vs. TAKESHI MORISHIMA
Morishima overpowered Bagwell, despite multiple attempts by Buff to prove he could match strength for strength with the giant Japanese. After a massive Superplex by Morishima, the Saito Suplex was the coup de grace and Bagwell's night was done.

WINNER: TAKESHI MORISHIMA
(Morishima pinned Bagwell with a Saito Suplex)


Daytondave: Morishima gets back on the winning side of the ledger, after a big loss to BRUISER BRODY. Rough night for Sara and the whole Sweet 'N Sour crew.


As Sara helps Bagwell to his feet in the ring, a commotion arises at the top of the ring ramp. WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS appears, riding in a motorized wheelchair. Both legs are casted, and he is wearing a neck brace. He is accompanied by two men in dark suits. One man carries an envelope. Wildman points at Sara Del Rey and begins to shout, "100 feet! 100 feet! Get that dangerous assailant away from me!"

Two uniformed police officers rush in from backstage. Sara quickly takes Bagwell by the arm and hustles him away from the scene.


Daytondave: Wildman? What is up with this? Isn't this a bit over the top?

Wildman points at Daytondave. The man in the suit hands Daytondave the envelope. Just as quickly, Wildman turns his scooter and departs through the curtain.

Daytondave: What the- ? We don't have time for this nonsense. We have a show to promote and a championship match! Let's get back to action.



MAIN EVENT: AMERICAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS (SCOTTY VORTEKZ & DUSTIN LEE) (c) vs. THE HIGH ROLLERS (DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE)
The Rollers took charge from the opening bell! A crisp attack with double-team moves and high-impact blows took its toll on the champions. The Dragons were unable to counter, and Dustin soon found himself isolated in enemy territory. Scotty managed one pin save, but when DDP dropped Dustin with the Diamond Cutter, that was all she wrote.

WINNERS: THE HIGH ROLLERS
(Page pinned Lee after a Diamond Cutter)


THE HIGH ROLLERS CAPTURE THE AMERICAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP


Daytondave: Now that's an impressive win for Page and Rose! The High Rollers have finally brought home the gold! It has been a long road for these guys, but they have hung together through thick and thin, and finally tonight their hard work has paid off with a championship victory! Congratulations to both these men for a job well done. Fans, it has been a bizarre night here on Warfare- don't you just love a happy ending? But in the world of professional wrestling, the show never ends! We'll be coming right back at you on Sunday night with the pay-per-view broadcast of Heartland Havoc XXVI: Bluegrass Brawl from Lexington Kentucky. Come on out and help us rock the Rupp and set Kentucky on fire! Until then, fans,that's our show, and I AM OUTTA HERE!



Warfare American Champion: DAN 'THE BEAST' SEVERN
Warfare Tag Team Champions: THE HIGH ROLLERS (DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE)
Warfare Combat Champion: MIKE QUACKENBUSH

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Heartland Havoc XXVI: Bluegrass Brawl - Preview

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Heartland Havoc XXVI: Bluegrass Brawl
May 10, 2009
Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky

The show begins in front of a rabid crowd of 10,000 fans at Rupp Arena! HCW Commissioner COUSIN LUKE is joined by Warfare GM DAYTONDAVE and Old School GM JR JAMES as the tune, "Crossroads" by Lynyrd Skynyrd plays overhead.

Luke: Howdy, y'all! Ain't it great to be here? Me and the boys of Heartland Championship Wrestling are proud to bring all y'all a great show! Daytondave, how do you like it here below the Mason Dixon Line?

Daytondave: Life is good, sir. Did you know... both JR and myself trace our ancestry back to the beautiful state of Kentucky!

JR: Indeed we do, my man! And no question, we would be remiss if we didn't wish a Happy Mother's Day to our respective moms, and to all of you blessed mothers in attendance here tonight and watching on pay-per-view around the United States! Just one question, Luke. What's with this noise that they are playing here?

Daytondave: That ain't noise, dude, that is Classic Southern Rock 'N Roll! What were you expecting... the Kentucky Mountain Boys? Ashley Judd? I don't think so. Lynyrd Skynyrd ROCKS- and tonight the HCW will rock the Rupp Arena!

JR: That's right, Daytondave! Our Main Event Tonight will be for the Heartland Heavyweight Championship! The champion, BRUISER BRODY, will be here to defend the gold against the Old School's own United States Champion, RAY 'THE CRIPPLER' STEVENS!

Daytondave: And that's not all, JR! We have three vicious grudge matches on the card for tonight, and two more championship matches! Luke- tell us about our first title match!

Luke: All righty! We got the brand new NWA ULTIMATE X CHAMPIONSHIP hangin' up over the ring! We got chairs! We got ladders! We got the ladder! And we got six men ready to climb the ladder and grab the title!

JR: Excellent! Let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest!



SIX-MAN LADDER MATCH: NWA X-DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP

The match opened with a violent flurry as Missing Link and Jimmy Jacobs brawled! Link waffled Jacobs with a steel chair! Link immediately tried to set up a ladder, but Jacobs prevented this. Jacobs came after Link with the chair, but Link speared him and both men tumbled out of the ring.

Link continued to make his presence felt, pitching Tiger Mask out of the ring and going back to the ladder, but Jimmy Snuka intervened and a tug-of-war over the ladder ensued, with neither man able to take control.

Tiger Mask and Jacobs dashed into the ring, and Tiger Mask outmanuvered his foe. Mask picked up Jacobs and executed a back suplex, sending Jacobs careening onto the ladder and opening a gash on the back of his head! Mask went for the ladder, but before he could set it up, Jimmy executed a diving senton from the top turnbuckle and sent Tiger Mask sprawling!

Inoki and Quackenbush dueled over a chair! Quackenbush kicked Inoki in the gut, then smacked him across the back! Inoki went down, and Quack went for the ladder. But Inoki recovered quickly, and smashed into the ladder with a dropkick! The ladder cracked Quackenbush squarely in the chest, sending him tumbling out of the ring.

Link and Jacobs continued a vicious brawl, and Link pounded Jacobs until Jimmy was bleeding profusely from his head wound. Snuka and Tiger Mask battled until both men tumbled out of the ring. Jacobs threw Link out of the ring, then caught Quackenbush setting up the ladder and also hurled him out to the floor. This opened the door for Inoki ti pitch Jacobs from the ring, but before he could set up the ladder, Quackenbush came to the rescue and pulled the ladder away. Quack gained control of the ladder, but Inoki dropkicked the ladder again, and again sent Quackenbush tumbling out of the ring!

Missing Link slid back into the ring, with Tiger Mask in pursuit. Tiger Mask sent Link reeling with a Jumping Spin Kick, but Link grabbed a steel chair and crushed Mask! Link went for the ladder. Tiger Mask tried to stop him, but Link kicked him away and continued to ascend. Before the other men could respond, Link made it to the top and captured the belt!

WINNER: THE MISSING LINK

MISSING LINK CAPTURES THE NWA ULTIMATE X CHAMPIONSHIP!


Daytondave: What a terrific match! Mr. Commissioner, I gotta hand it to you. That was one of the most innovative matches I have seen in the Heartland. Kudos to Mike Quackenbush for having the guts to put his title on the line in that match. Quack put up a great effort tonight, but Missing Link is a monster with that steel chair! You gotta be just a little bit crazy to win a match like that, and Missing Link is plenty crazy and then some!

JR: No question about that, Daytondave! The fans here at Rupp Arena are on fire! And the crowd has just erupted again- here comes the return of LARRY HENNIG!



TAG TEAM GRUDGE MATCH
THE HENNIGS (LARRY & CURT) vs. THE VACHON BROTHERS (BUTCHER & MAD DOG w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV)
(Referee: Charles Robinson)

The crowd popped big-time for the return of Larry 'The Axe'. The elder Hennig came out with a flurry, drilling both Vachons to the roar of the fans! Some slick double-teaming with Curt sent Mad Dog reeling. Larry came in for the kill, but the crafty Vachons worked him over and wore him down. Finally, Larry made the desperation tag to Curt, who hit the ring like a house afire! Curt exploded on Mad Dog and put him away as the crowd cheered its approval.

WINNERS: THE HENNIGS
(Curt pinned Mad Dog after a Standing Drop Kick)


JR: How about that! A fine performance indeed by Larry Hennig in his return to action, but it was son Curt who made the difference in putting the Hennigs on top!

Daytondave: Good to see 'The Axe' back in the ring. But JR, the mood here is about to change. This next confrontation will be a dark and desperate battle between former partners BG JAMES and his best friend, the man formerly known as KIP JAMES. After months of frustration about the losses suffered by his team, Kip walked away in frustration. The diabolical JIMMY JACOBS has seemingly taken control of Kip and absorbed his identity. Now known simply as 'M', Jacobs has convinced him that the path to his destiny will require him to destroy BG in a First Blood match, coming up next.



FIRST BLOOD MATCH
BG JAMES vs. 'M'
(Referee: Joe Kopasz)

'M' was utterly dominant in this match, simply overpowering his former partner and punishing him. BG fought gamely, but no matter what he did, 'M' simply seemed impervious to the effects. After a powerful Cobra Clutch Slam, 'M' appeared to have BG set up for the Fame-Asser. But instead, 'M' reached down with one hand and grabbed BG by the throat! Using an inverted grip on BG's larynx, 'M' squeezed tightly, while BG gasped and slumped to his knees. Finally, BG broke free and rolled out of the ring, but 'M' pursued him. 'M' lifted his former partner with ease, and dropped him headfirst onto the steel ring steps with a vicious piledriver! BG went limp and collapsed to the floor, bleeding profusely from his forehead. Kopasz immediately ended the match and called for paramedics.

WINNER: 'M'
('M' busted BG open with a piledriver on the ring steps)

After the match, JIMMY JACOBS came to ringside. 'M' looked at Jacobs, seeming to search for his approval. Jacobs removed his belt and handed it to 'M', who whipped BG savagely across the back several times. Joe Kopasz bravely stepped in to shield BG from further harm. 'M' looked to Jacobs again. Jacobs pointed up the ramp way and departed with 'M' following closely. Paramedics tended to BG at ringside for several minutes, bandaging his head wound and helping him back to the locker room under his own power.


Daytondave: Gees! That is one of the strangest things I have ever seen. Kip James is like a lost puppy. Jacobs must have a bag of doggy biscuits back there or something. BG looks pretty banged up, but at least he was able to walk out of here.

JR: No question, Daytondave, strange things are afoot in Warfare! Let's turn our attention back to the ring for another top-notch championship bout. THE ARMSTRONGS continue to hold the United States Tag Team Titles, but they have a monumental task indeed ahead of them this evening as they defend those belts against the awesome destruction of THE ROAD WARRIORS!



UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG (c) vs. THE ROAD WARRIORS
(Referee: Nick Patrick)

In a thrilling match, the Armstrongs defended their titles vigorously against the powerful challengers. The champions refused to take a backward step, as Bob Armstrong jumped on Hawk from the opening bell! But the momentum was short-lived, as the Warriors took over on Bob and pounded him down. Twice, the Roadies deliverd the Doomsday Device, and both times Brad alertly saved his father from defeat. Bob finally turned the momentum, taking Animal out of the ring and smashing his head into the ring apron! This allowed Bob to tag Brad into the match, and the fresh young Armstrong battled both Warriors while his father recovered. Brad took a fair amount of punishment before lunging to tag Bob back into the match. The wily veteran sought to slow the momentum down, isolating Hawk with a ground-based attack and wrapping him up in a Sleeper. Hawk was staggered, but powered out of the move. Bob smartly cut off the ring and prevented Hawk from making the tag, then slapped the big man back into the Sleeper. Animal tried to come to the resuce, but Brad stunned him with a dropkick. Nick Patrick watched the action closely, and in a few moments, Hawk become unresponsive and Patrick called for the bell!

WINNERS: THE ARMSTRONGS
(Bob forced Hawk to submit to the Sleeper)


THE ARMSTRONGS RETAIN THE UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP


JR: What a shocker! The Armstrongs have successfully defended their titles!

Daytondave: I didn't see that coming!

JR: I don't think any of the good people of Lexington saw it coming, either, Daytondave. But the name on the marquee is WRESTLING, and the Armstrongs used their wrestling abilities and their teamwork to pull off an unexpected victory and hold onto the belts.

Daytondave: A happy night for Bob and Brad, without a doubt! But the intensity level is about to pick up once again, JR. The steel cage is being lowered from the rafters. KING KONG BUNDY is in the ring, and JIM CORNETTE looks like he's scared to death. Too bad he wasn't thinking enough to wear brown pants tonight.

JR: No question about that! HARLEY RACE is headed to the ring with a purpose. He intends to give Bundy a beating and finally get his hands on Cornette. SHERRI MARTEL is following close behind. Her head is covered by a scarf- she doesn't want the crowd to see her bald.

Daytondave: I can't say that I blame her, JR. The cage is closing now and I think we're ready to get the match underway.



STEEL CAGE: 'I QUIT' MATCH
HARLEY RACE vs. KING KONG BUNDY
(Referee: Charles Robinson)

In one of the most grotesque and brutal confrontations in the history of the Heartland, Race and Bundy went to war with the honor of Sherri Martel at stake. Race started with a full-fledged assault on Bundy, using his fists, his knees, and even his head to pound away at the bigger man. Once Bundy was worn down, Race took him to the cage and rammed his head and shoulder repeatedly into the steel! Bundy was lacerated, and Race grabbed a microphone and smashed it into the cut head of Bundy, but Bundy refused to quit! Bundy finally turned the momentum, stunning Race with an elbow smash and grinding him face-first into the steel. With Race staggered, Bundy went to work, using his massive bulk to overpower his foe. Bundy crushed Race with the Avalanche- TWICE- and it appeared Race could barely breathe! Bundy grabbed the ring microphone and wrapped the cord around Harley's neck, choking him to near unconsciousness as Sherri shrieked in horror. Not satisfied, Bundy grabbed a wooden chair from under the ring and smashed it across Harley's head! Wooden shards flew everywhere, mixing with the blood of both men. Bundy grabbed a shard from the wooden chair and jabbed it viciously into the open wound on Race's forehead! Blood filled Harley's eyes and he was unable to respond to Charles Robinson's pleas to surrender. Robinson called for the bell, and immediately stepped over the body of the fallen Race and prevented Bundy from inflicting further harm.

WINNER: KING KONG BUNDY
(Bundy forced the match to be called by referee intervention)


After the match, Bundy wasn't finished. Jim Cornette climbed into the cage and confronted Charles Robinson. As Cornette kept Robinson busy, Bundy crushed Race with another massive avalanche! Finally, NICK PATRICK joined Robinson in the ring to get the situation under control and usher Bundy out of the ring. Cornette crowed, and patted his man on the back as they left the ring area in triumph. Harley continued to lie motionless on the mat. Sherri turned and walked slowly away from ringside as the EMT's were summoned again. It took several minutes for the techs to carefully place Harley on a stretcher and wheel him back up the ring ramp.


Daytondave: A tragic night for Harley Race. He suffered a vicious beating from Bundy... and Sherri just walked out on him. It remains to be seen, what lies ahead for Sherri, and for Race himself. I already have a good idea what we can expect from Cornette!

JR: Tell me about it. Cornette will be insufferable after this victory. I am sure we will hear all about it. Now, ladies and gentlemen, it's time for our Main Event! The Heartland Heavyweight Championship match is ready to roll. Will BRUISER BRODY continue his dominance? Or can BOBBY HEENAN find a way to lead his man RAY STEVENS to the top of the mountain? Let's head back to the ring to find out.



MAIN EVENT: HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
BRUISER BRODY (c) vs. RAY 'THE CRIPPLER' STEVENS (w/ BOBBY 'THE BRAIN' HEENAN)
(Referee: Joe Kopasz)

The match was all Brody from the opening bell! The champion dodged a dropkick from Stevens, then planted him with a one hand body slam. Brody immediately went to the Jumping Knee Drop, and it looked like lights out for the Crippler. But Bobby Heenan jumped to the ring apron, interrupting the three count from Joe Kopasz and allowing the match to continue! Unfazed, the maniacal champion planted Stevens with a piledriver! Stevens appeared to be on dream street as Brody hoisted him up for another piledriver. In desperation, Heenan ran to the announcers' table and rang the ring bell! Both Kopasz and Brody turned their attention to ringside. Seizing the opportunity, Stevens caught Brody from behind with a jumping knee smash, knocking him to the mat! Stevens went for broke, climbing to the top turnbuckle and launching the Bombs Away! Much to the chagrin of the partisan crowd, Stevens connected and went for the cover! Kopasz made the three count, and a new champion was crowned!

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

RAY 'THE CRIPPLER' STEVENS CAPTURES THE HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP


JR: Ladies and gentlemen, history has been made right here in Lexington, Kentucky! We have a new Heartland Heavyweight Champion! Ray 'The Crippler' Stevens has captured the top prize in all of the Heartland! Stevens has overcome the odds and toppled the champion to become the king of the mountain in Heartland Championship Wrestling! Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan is beside himself with joy! The Brain now owns the Heavyweight Championship AND the Heartland Tag Team Titles! You had better believe he will be squawking to anybody who will listen.

Daytondave: No doubt about that, JR. Fans, it has been a terrific night here in Lexington. Belts have been won and blood has been spilled in the name of professional wrestling. Thank you for joining us here at Heartland Havoc XXVI!

JR: And stay tuned, as always, for more exciting HCW action! So long from the Bluegrass State!

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Heartland Championship Wrestling Rankings
May 14, 2009

SINGLES (previous month in parenthesis)

1. RAY "CRIPPLER" STEVENS - Heartland Heavyweight Champion (5)
2. THE MISSING LINK - NWA Ultimate X Champion (6)
3. BRUISER BRODY (1)
4. DAN SEVERN - Warfare American Heavyweight Champion (NR)
5. DANNY HODGE (2)
6. GIANT BABA (NR)
7. JIMMY 'SUPERFLY' SNUKA (4)
8. NICK BOCKWINKEL - Old School Great Lakes Champion (10)
9. KING KONG BUNDY (NR)
10. MIKE QUACKENBUSH (NR)


TAG TEAM

1. LARRY ZBYSZKO & OX BAKER - Heartland Tag Team Champions (5)
2. TEAM CANADA (THE MOUNTIE & ANGELO MOSCA) (1)
3. THE HIGH ROLLERS (DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE) - Warfare American Tag Team Champions (3)
4. BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG - Old School US Tag Team Champions (4)
5. NAPTOWN DRAGONS (2)

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Old School Saturday Night
May 16, 2009 (Card #215)
Cam Henderson Center, Huntington, West Virginia

The show opens with General Manager JR JAMES in the ring accompanied by HCW Commissioner COUSIN LUKE.

JR: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to beautiful West Virginia! For the first time in HCW history, we are broadcasting live from the Mountaineer State. We are honored to be here on the campus of Marshall University as Old School Saturday Night returns to action. We are on the heels of Heartland Havoc XXVI: Bluegrass Brawl, where you saw a historic night! Lexington, Kentucky was the scene where a new Heartland Heavyweight Champion was crowned. So, to kick off tonight's festivities, let's bring out the new top man in the Heartland, RAY 'THE CRIPPLER' STEVENS!

The spotlight shines at the top of the ring ramp, where Stevens emerges through the curtain holding both the Heartland and the United States title belts. He is accompanied by BOBBY 'THE BRAIN' HEENAN, and the Heartland Tag Team Champions OX BAKER & LARRY ZBYSZKO. The entourage struts to the ring together and Heenan takes the microphone.

Heenan: Thank you, JR! Have you ever seen so much gold? I tell you, it's a beautiful thing. You can call me Bobby, you can call me 'The Brain', or you can just call me 'The Manager of Champions'! Every major title in Heartland Wrestling now belongs to me! But you know what, humanoids? This United States Heavyweight Title is just so much extra baggage. Here you go, Commissioner, we won't be needing this one any more.

Stevens drops the US Belt onto the mat. The mood among the Heenan Family is festive as they strut back to the locker room.

Luke: Well, congratulations to you fellers. Y'all done good. And Mr. Brain is right that we need our United States championship belt back. We gonna have us a tournament to crown a new champion!

JR: Indeed we are, ladies and gentlemen! The United States Championship is officially vacant! And tonight, we will bring you the opening round of a 16-man tournament to determine the new champion! All the top contenders in the Old School- plus a few surprises- have been seeded. The matches are set and the action begins right here in Huntington! Now, let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest!


(Tonight's referee: Nick Patrick)


(10) IRON SHEIK (w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV) defeated (7) DON LEO JONATHAN
Sheik endured a lot of punishment before a distraction by Breznikov allowed him to catch Jonathan in a paralyzing Camel Clutch for the victory.

(1) GIANT BABA pinned (16) HACKSAW DUGGAN
After a brief battle, Baba flattened Duggan with a Neckbreaker Drop and scored a clean pinfall victory.

(5) JOHNNY VALENTINE defeated (12) CURT HENNIG by disqualification
Back-and-forth action kept this match interesting until Johnny wore down Hennig with the Atomic Skullcrusher. In desperation, Cuer went to the floor and whipped Valentine into the steel railing and got himself disqualified.

(3) NICK BOCKWINKEL defeated (14) TED DIBIASE
Bockwinkel made his return from injury a successful one. In a match punctuated by several violent encounters outside of the ring, Bockwinkel survived the Figure-4 and put DiBiase's lights out with the vaunted Sleeper.

(11) CRUSHER pinned (6) MASKED SUPERSTAR (w/ SLICK)
A wild and entertaining contest between two tough guys finally came to a conclusion when Crusher delivered a devastating Bolo to finish it.

(8) DESTROYER defeated (9) BOBO BRAZIL (w/ SLICK)
Two defeats in a row for Slick. Destroyer wrestled smartly, tormenting Bobo with the Boston Crab before putting his lights out with an Intelligent Sleeper.

(2) JIMMY 'SUPERFLY' SNUKA pinned (15) YUKON ERIC
Snuka had little trouble putting away the lumbering Alaskan with a Superfly Leap!

(13) STEVE 'DR. DEATH' WILLIAMS pinned (4) KING KONG BUNDY (w/ JIM CORNETTE)
The fans were ecstatic when the most hated man in the Heartland ate a powerful lariat from the Doc and went down to defeat.


JR: What a terrific opening round of action! We saw a couple of upsets, most notably the elimination of King Kong Bundy from the tournament. And next week, we'll see round two as the top eight men seek to move forward toward the ultimate goal of the United State Heavyweight Championship. Until then, fans, so long from the Mountaineer State!

As the show closes, the camera shifts to a hospital room. HARLEY RACE lies silently in bed. He is attached to heart monitors and chest tubes. His head has been shaven. Outside the room, SHERRI MARTEL is seen, also bald, wearing sunglasses and a scarf. Her face is emotionless as she turns away and leaves the ward. A large, shadowy figure greets her in the lobby. He places a hand on her shoulder and a deep voice intones, "Cornette will pay... I promise."



Old School United States Champion: VACANT
Old School Tag Team Champions: BOB AND BRAD ARMSTRONG

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Wednesday Night Warfare
May 20, 2009 (Card #216)
Lost Nation Sports Park, Painesville, Ohio

The show opens with General Manager DAYTONDAVE in the ring alongside COUSIN LUKE. The outdoor venue is abuzz with excitement as Daytondave addresses the crowd.

Daytondave: Hey, fans, welcome to Wednesday Night Warfare! It's a beautiful night under the lights and a great time to be a part of Heartland Championship Wrestling! We have just finished a sensational pay-per-view, and my man Luke is here with a very special announcement about an event later this summer.

Luke: Howdy! How y'all doin'? Folks, we got somethin' real special comin' up fer ya. This Fourth of July, we gonna bring y'all the very first Heartland Supercard! We're goin' on up to Philadelphia fer a night you won't forget. We gonna call it Heartland Freedom Festival 2009! We gonna have-

Suddenly, Luke is interrupted as a commotion arises at the top of the ring ramp. WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS appears, riding in a motorized wheelchair. Both legs are casted, and he is wearing a neck brace. He is accompanied by two men in dark suits. One man carries an envelope.

Daytondave: Another envelope? Wildman, what on earth is your problem?

Wildman: Not MY problem, Daytondave. YOUR problem, and Luke's problem. Warfare is an unsafe work environment.

Daytondave: That's a load of crap. The only unsafe thing around here is you, running your mouth and getting your butt kicked. All this wheelchair and casts is BS and we both know it.

Wildman: Tell your story walking, pretty boy. I'll see you in court.

Daytondave: In COURT?

Wildman: That's right. When my attorneys are finished with you, I'm gonna own this company!

Daytondave: Dream on, you pathetic liar!

Daytondave throws his headset onto the desk in disgust. He storms away from the ring. Luke appears confused, and chases after Daytondave. Wildman pulls his wheelchair around to the announcers' table and picks up the script.

Wildman: Um... Hey, fans, welcome to Wednesday Night Warfare! It's a beautiful night under the lights and a great time to be a part of Heartland Championship Wrestling! We have just finished a sensational pay-per-view, and my man Luke is here- oh... I think he said that already....

One of Wildman's attorneys whispers into his ear. Wildman shuffles through the papers on the table and begins to read again.

Wildman: This summer, Warfare is starting a Team Challenge! We have eight teams, four guys each... two singles and a tag match... whichever team wins the most matches will be the winner... show graphic...

As Wildman stammers, a graphic appears on the Sports Park Scoreboard:

New Sensations: Quackenbush, Landell, Kashmere, Trent Acid
The Awakening: Jacobs, Kip James, Brodie Lee, Tyler Black
Nation of Honor: Mascaras, Morishima, Inoki, Tiger Mask
Scientific Icons: Konnan, Corino, Prichard, Candido
House of Hardcore: Sabu, Sandman, Credible, Younger
Sweet N Sour: Claudio, Orton, Bagwell, Kingston
Lunacy Unlimited: Link, Necro, Delirious, Ultramantis
Filthy Beasts: StevensE, Taylor, Vortekz, LeeD






Wildman: Tonight's first matchup is Sweet N Sour against the New Sensations. So grab yourself a cold one, relax, and enjoy the show!


(Tonight's referee: TODD SINCLAIR)

SWEET 'N SOUR, INCORPORATED vs. NEW SENSATIONS

EDDIE KINGSTON vs. RICKY LANDELL
In his HCW debut, Kingston showed his toughness against the flashy Landell, beating him decisively.

WINNER: EDDIE KINGSTON
(Kingston pinned Landell after a Backdrop Driver)
Sweet 'N Sour 1, Sensations 0


BUFF BAGWELL & CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI vs. THE BACKSEAT BOYZ (TRENT ACID & JOHNNY KASHMERE)
Bagwell and Claudio immediately clicked as a unit, controlling the action and picking up another win for Sweet 'N Sour.

WINNERS: BUFF BAGWELL & CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI
(Bagwell pinned Acid after a Buff Blockbuster)
Sweet 'N Sour 2, Sensations 0


COWBOY BOB ORTON vs. MIKE QUACKENBUSH
With the Challenge already lost, the Sensations were in disarray. Quackenbush tried to inspire his men, fighting gamely against the rugged Orton. But the Backseat Boyz and Landell began arguing at ringside. Orton took advantage of the distraction and planted Quackenbush with a brutal spinebuster onto the hard ground outside the ring. As his teammates continued to squabble, Todd Sinclair completed the 10-count and Quackenbush was unable to return to the ring.

WINNER (via countout): COWBOY BOB ORTON

FINAL RESULT: SWEET 'N SOUR 3, NEW SENSATIONS 0


Wildman: That was pretty cool. The Team Challenge might give us some exciting matches. It says here that this will be an eight-team, double elimination tournament, whatever that means.


SCIENTIFIC ICONS vs. NATION OF HONOR

STEVE CORINO vs. TAKESHI MORISHIMA
In a colossal mismatch, Corino put up a good fight but was overpowered easily by the giant Japanese.

WINNER: TAKESHI MORISHIMA
(Morishima pinned Corino with a Diving Shoulder Block)
Nation 1, Icons 0


TOM PRICHARD & CHRIS CANDIDO vs. ANTONIO INOKI & TIGER MASK
The Bodydonnas surprised the crowd, reuniting for the Team Challenge. The Japanese team proved more athletic and better coordinated, controlling most of the action until Inoki locked Prichard into the Octopus Hold and forced him to submit.

WINNERS: INOKI & TIGER MASK
(Inoki forced Prichard to submit to the Octopus Hold)
Nation 2, Icons 0


KONNAN vs. MIL MASCARAS
Mascaras completed the sweep for his squad with a dominant win over Konnan.

WINNER: MIL MASCARAS
(Mascaras pinned Konnan with a Crossbody Attack)

FINAL RESULT: NATION OF HONOR 3, SCIENTIFIC ICONS 0


Wildman: Wow... that was a pretty cool show. I think I'm gonna like being in charge here! No more Sara Del Rey, no more Cousin Luke, and no more of that big mouth Daytondave! I'll see you next Wednesday for another pretty cool show.


Warfare American Champion: DAN 'THE BEAST' SEVERN
Warfare Tag Team Champions: THE HIGH ROLLERS (DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE)

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Old School Saturday Night
May 23, 2009 (Card #217)
Eddie King Gymnasium, Charleston, West Virginia

The show opens with JR JAMES in the ring with a microphone.

JR: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Old School Saturday Night! Heartland Championship Wrestling is privileged to be joining you here tonight from the campus of the University of Charleston! We have a great night of action planned for you this evening. But, before we get started, we have a special guest here this evening. Please welcome the exiled General Manager from Wednesday Night Warfare, DAYTONDAVE!

The fans groan as DAYTONDAVE makes his way to ringside.

JR: Welcome, Daytondave, to Old School Saturday Night!

Daytondave: It's great to be here, JR. I always heard that Charleston, West Virginia, was the butt cleavage capital of the world. And sure enough, tonight's visit did not disappoint.

The fans boo.

JR: Thanks a lot, Daytondave. I bring you in out of the cold and you immediately show up and insult the fans of Old School. Enough out of you! Let's get back to business. We have an exciting show tonight, ladies and gentlemen, on our way to Freedom Festival in Philadelphia. Tonight we will see Round Two of our tournament to crown a new United States Champion! And, We have a second tournament on tap, to determine the new #1 contenders to the U.S. Tag Team Title! Eight teams have been selected to compete, and the winners will take on BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG for the Tag Team belts! Now, let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest!


(Tonight's referee: Charles Robinson)


UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: QUARTERFINAL MATCH
(13) 'DR. DEATH' STEVE WILLIAMS vs. (5) JOHNNY VALENTINE
After a closely contested initial exchange, Doc made the mistake of climbing to the top turnbuckle. Valentine pitched him to the mat and took control, punishing Williams relentless before putting him away.

WINNER: JOHNNY VALENTINE
(Valentine pinned Williams after an Atomic Skullcrusher)



UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: FIRST ROUND
(7) THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (BOBBY EATON & STAN LANE w/ JIM CORNETTE) vs. (2) BRUTUS 'THE GEEK' BEEFCAKE & GREG 'THE HAMMER' VALENTINE
The Express were dominant against the Dream Team, isolating Beefcake in the ring and working him over with double-team moves. When Valentine tried to interfere, Lane stunned both his opponents with a vicious Double Noggin Knocker and finished Beefcake with a deadly Superkick.

WINNERS: THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
(Lane pinned Beefcake after a Superkick)



UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: QUARTERFINAL MATCH
(3) NICK BOCKWINKEL vs. (6) THE CRUSHER
In another one-sided contest, Bockwinkel outwrestled Crusher and submitted him quickly.

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


JR: Some fine action indeed to kick things off this evening. Daytondave, what are your thoughts on tonight's matches?

Daytondave: Bockwinkel sure looks tough, JR. I think he's the man to beat in this tournament, no question!

JR: He is a formidable competitor, Daytondave. We'll see if your prediction pans out. Any comments on the situation over at Warfare?

Daytondave: Let's just say that we have a plan in place to remedy that problem, JR.

JR: Remedy the problem? Is that a threat?

Daytondave: Not a threat, JR. A promise. Wildman will be dealt with- and I know just the man to get the job done.

JR: Some cryptic comments indeed, Daytondave. Now, before we complete tonight's action, we would be remiss if we did not recognize the tremendous performance by TAKESHI MORISHIMA in capturing the NWA World Heavyweight Championship!

Daytondave: You got that right, JR. Morishima stepped up his game, big time. Kudos also to ROB BENNETT- dude did a great job making that tournament happen. He is a creative guy and one of the forces that will move the NWA forward in a major way.

JR: No question, congratulations to both Morishima and Rob Bennett. Now, back to our own business for the evening. Let's head back to the ring for our next contest.



UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: FIRST ROUND
(3) THE ROAD WARRIORS vs. (6) THE FLYING REDHEADS (BILLY 'RED' LYONS & RED BASTIEN)
Red Bastein thrilled the crowd with some dynamic aerial moves, but the Redheads were soon overpowered by the dominant Road Warriors and put away for an impressive victory.

WINNERS: THE ROAD WARRIORS
(Animal pinned Lyons after a Spike Piledriver)




UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: QUARTERFINAL MATCH
(10) THE IRON SHEIK (w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV) vs. (2) JIMMY 'SUPERFLY' SNUKA
In another stunning upset, Sheik ambushed Snuka at the opening bell and knocked him to the mat. The crafty Sheik was relentless, using repeated applications of the Camel Clutch and finally forcing Snuka to tap out.

WINNER: IRON SHEIK
(Sheik forced Snuka to submit to the Camel Clutch)



UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: QUARTERFINAL MATCH
(1) GIANT BABA vs. (8) THE DESTROYER
The card concluded with a second stunning upset when top-seeded Giant Baba was taken out by the Intelligent, Sensational Destroyer! Destroyer capitalized on a fracas outside of the ring, stunning Baba with a swift punch to the face, then quickly returning to the ring to apply the figure-4 leglock. Baba was unable to escape the tortuous hold, and forced to submit!

WINNER: THE DESTROYER
(Destroyer forced Baba to submit to the Figure-4)



JR: How about that? Two major upsets here in Charleston! Both of the top two seeds in the United States Championship tournament have tasted defeat here this evening! The field is wide open now- any of our four remaining competitors is capable of winning the belt. I can't wait to see what happens next week! Also, fans, be sure to tune in to Warfare this Wednesday night. I am curious indeed to find out what Daytondave and his allies have in store to combat the impending litigation promulgated by one Wildman Butch Michaels. Until then, fans, so long from the Mountaineer State!



Old School United States Champion: VACANT
Old School Tag Team Champions: BOB AND BRAD ARMSTRONG

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Wednesday Night Warfare
May 27, 2009 (Card #218)
Lake Shore Park, Ashtabula, Ohio

The show opens with WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS at the top of the ring ramp, still riding his motorized wheelchair. He wears a soft cervical collar, and both legs remain casted. He is accompanied by his legal team, BRADLEY LAW DAVIS and MICHAEL RICHARD FAY. He wears a pained expression as he makes his way down the ring ramp. The outdoor venue is crowded with fans, who boo loudly as Butch pulls in at ringside. Attorney Davis hands him the microphone and he addresses the crowd.

Butch: What? Why are you booing me? Just so you know, the judge says my lawsuits will be settled any day now. And we expect to be complete owners of Wednesday Night Warfare. I can do this better than that loudmouth DAYTONDAVE. And you can forget about that big bully SARA DEL REY. Once I get in charge, she will be fired for good!

Butch's ramblings are suddenly interrupted by the tune, "More, More, More" by the Andrea True Connection. The fans gasp as LARRY SWEENEY struts to ringside.

Butch: Hey! What are you doing here? Mr. Fay, make this man get off of my show!

Sweeney: Now, fellas, just hold on to your britches there. I have a ticket, and I have every right to be here. And since I was feeling so generous tonight, I decided to invite a few friends along!

Sweeney waves, and momentarily he is joined by the members of Sweet 'N Sour, Incorporated: CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI, BOB ORTON, BUFF BAGWELL, & EDDIE KINGSTON. Claudio and Bagwell engage the legal team in a conversation, which seems to center around the intricacies of Claudio's bank account. Kingston moves behind Butch and begins pushing his wheelchair toward nearby Lake Erie.

Orton: Now listen here, Butch. You a slow healer or something? I never saw someone take so long to recover from a few little bumps and bruises.

Sweeney: That's right, Butch! We're on to your little scam. You're sandbagging it and your lawsuit is a fraud. Now maybe you have a restraining order against Sara, and you have managed to put Daytondave into exile, but I ain't about to sit by and let you abuse my friends like that!

Kingston continues to push Butch in his wheelchair closer to the edge of the lake.

Butch: Stop that! Stop, or I'll sue! I can't swim in my condition! I'll drown! In front of all these witnesses!

Sweeney: Aw, what's the matter, Butch? Big man like you can't take care of himself?

Butch turns around rapidly in his chair to look for his attorneys. Both are still engaged with Bagwell and Claudio, with a sizable roll of cash changing hands. As Butch spins around, his neck collar falls to the ground. Before he realizes the collar is gone, he continues to swivel his head around in desperation as the wheelchair inches closer to the lake.

Orton: Butch! Dude! You're lookin' great, my man! How about those legs?

At that moment, SARA DEL REY emerges from behind a tree and screams into the face of Butch. In a panic, Butch leaps from the wheelchair and splashes face-first into the lake. He jumps to his feet, ripping the casts off his legs and dashing away from the park. Claudio and Bagwell smirk at the attorneys, who hand the cash back to Claudio and sheepishly skulk away from the park. The music, 'Big Man on Mulberry Street' by Billy Joel plays, and DAYTONDAVE emerges from the clubhouse and strides to the ring as the fans roar. Daytondave greets Sweeney with a handshake and an embrace as he takes the microphone.


Daytondave: Hey, fans, it is GREAT to be back! And a special thanks to my main man LARRY SWEENEY for bailing me out of that predicament. I should have known that Wildman couldn't be trusted before I ever hired him.

Sweeney: Just happy I could help, my man!

Daytondave: Larry, you're a genius. I owe you one! But on to the business of the night. As my good friend JR JAMES would say, 'The name on the marquee is Wrestling'- and we've got some great action for you tonight as we conclude the opening round of the Warfare Team Challenge. Tonight, we'll see the HOUSE OF HARDCORE battle THE AWAKENING, and LUNACY UNLIMITED square off against THE FILTHY BEASTS. So grab yourself a cold one, relax, and enjoy the show!


New Sensations: Quackenbush, Landell, Kashmere, Trent Acid
The Awakening: Jacobs, Kip James, Brodie Lee, Tyler Black
Nation of Honor: Mascaras, Morishima, Inoki, Tiger Mask
Scientific Icons: Konnan, Corino, Prichard, Candido
House of Hardcore: Sabu, Sandman, Credible, Younger
Sweet N Sour: Claudio, Orton, Bagwell, Kingston
Lunacy Unlimited: Link, Necro, Delirious, Ultramantis
Filthy Beasts: StevensE, Taylor, Vortekz, LeeD




(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


THE HOUSE OF HARDCORE (w/ JONNY FAIRPLAY) vs. THE AWAKENING

SABU vs. BRODIE LEE
The most brutal confrontation of Round 1 started off when Sabu took on the much larger Brodie Lee. But Sabu was not intimidated, taking the fight right to Lee and stunning him quickly. Sabu tortured Lee with a Camel Clutch, and easily put aside the attempted interference of JIMMY JACOBS before finishing the overmatched foe.

WINNER: SABU
(Sabu forced Lee to submit to the Camel Clutch)
House of Hardcore 1, Awakening 0


JUSTIN CREDIBLE & DRAKE YOUNGER vs. JIMMY JACOBS & 'M'
The brutality continued in the second match, as the enigmatic Jacobs led 'M' into tag team action. Drake Younger took control of Jacobs in the early going, until his offensive was interrupted by a fierce kick to the groin by Jacobs. Younger took exception, and the action immediately spilled out of the ring. All four competitors took to brawling, and Joe Kopasz was unable to regain control. Kopasz tried to corral Younger back into the ring, but Jacobs shoved the referee aside and went after his foe. In frustration, Kopasz called for the bell and disqualified Jacobs.

Enraged, Jacobs sent 'M' after Younger to continue the assault. But Credible stepped between and whacked 'M' with his cane. 'M' dropped to one knee, and Kopasz quickly ushered Fairplay's men back into the ring to quell the situation. As 'M' staggered to his feet, Jacobs smacked him across the back of the head, screaming at him due to his failure to subdue Younger.

WINNERS (via disqualification): JUSTIN CREDIBLE & DRAKE YOUNGER
(Jacobs disqualified for outside the ring brawling)
House of Hardcore 2, The Awakening 0



THE SANDMAN vs. TYLER BLACK
In his HCW debut, Black was very impressive! Tyler took control quickly and dazzled Sandman with an aerial flurry. Before Sandman knew what hit him, Black clobbered him with an enzuigiri and covered him for a pinfall!

WINNER: TYLER BLACK
(Black pinned Sandman after an Enzuigiri)


FINAL RESULT: House of Hardcore 2, The Awakening 1


Daytondave: That was an incredible match by Tyler Black- this kid can go! Too little, too late for The Awakening as Fairplay and his squad comes away victorious. Our other match-up tonight will pit the "FILTHY BEASTS", a unit featuring a couple of new faces, taking on a goofy collection of dudes calling themselves 'LUNACY UNLIMITED'.

Without warning, the tune, "Yakety Sax" fills the air. DELIRIOUS, NECRO BUTCHER, ULTRAMANTIS BLACK, and MISSING LINK dash to ringside, running about wildly. Momentarily, they are joined by a young blonde woman in a cavegirl outfit, dashing about and kicking each member of LU on the behind as they scramble about madly.

Daytondave: HEATHER OWENS!?!?! I knew she quit her referee job- but for this?

The music stops abruptly as the members of THE FILTHY BEASTS appear. The beasts are clad in black leather and chains, looking totally bad-ass in contrast to the wacky scene in the ring.

Daytondave: Talk about your contrasting styles. How will this match-up between the Beasts and Lunacy play out?



LUNACY UNLIMITED vs. THE FILTHY BEASTS

ULTRAMANTIS BLACK vs. CHUCK TAYLOR
The opening bout between these HCW newcomers was highly entertaining. The momentum shifted back and forth repeatedly until Taylor pulled a grenade! Ultramantis somehow survived the blast, but in the ensuing chaos, Taylor levelled him with a running spear for a clean pinfall.

WINNER: CHUCK TAYLOR
(Taylor pinned Ultramantis after a Running Spear)
Filthy Beasts 1, Lunacy Unlimited 0



DELIRIOUS & NECRO BUTCHER vs. SCOTTY VORTEKZ & DUSTIN LEE
Another highly competitive bout took place between two established tag teams. Delirious and Necro dominated most of the action and wore down both members of the Dragons. But Scotty saw an opening, and drilled Necro outside of the ring with a fabulous Slingshot Plancha! Scotty seized the moment, and brought Dustin into the ring for a double-team Kiss of the Dragon. Lee then dispatched Necro and aalowed Vortekz to cover Necro for the victory.

WINNERS: SCOTTY VORTEKZ & DUSTIN LEE
(Vortekz pinned Necro after a Kiss of the Dragon)
Filthy Beasts 2, Lunacy Unlimited 0


MISSING LINK vs. ERICK STEVENS
The card ended with another hard-hitting and competitive match-up. Both men came with characteristic intensity and pummeled each other without mercy. In the end, it was alertness by Stevens which prevailed, as he grabbed Link from the top rope and slammed him viciously to the canvas to set up his finisher.

WINNER: ERICK STEVENS
(Stevens pinned Link after a Doctor Bomb)


FINAL RESULT: FILTHY BEASTS 3, LUNACY UNLIMITED 0



Daytondave: Whoa- a clean sweep for the Filthy Beasts! All three of those matches could have gone either way- but in the end, the Beasts move on to lock horns with the HOUSE OF HARDCORE on next week's Warfare. That confrontation will be epic! Also next week, it will be the return of SWEET 'N SOUR INCORPORATED to face off against the team which looks to be favored to win this competition, THE NATION OF HONOR. Fans, it has been a great night here in Ashtabula- and it is great to be back behind the microphone! Thanks to all of you for a warm welcome, and a special thanks to LARRY SWEENEY for masterminding the plot to expose that scam artist, the Wildman. Don't forget to tune in Saturday at 6:05 pm for Old School, where you will see the semifinals of the United States Heavyweight Championship Tournament! The main event will feature THE DESTROYER taking on JOHNNY VALENTINE in a true battle of old school icons. Until then, fans, that's our show, and I AM OUTTA HERE!



Warfare American Champion: DAN 'THE BEAST' SEVERN
Warfare Tag Team Champions: THE HIGH ROLLERS (DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE)

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Old School Saturday Night
May 30, 2009 (Card #219)
West Virginia University Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia

The show opens with JR JAMES in the ring with the microphone.

JR: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Old School Saturday Night! It is my privilege to be hosting tonight's broadcast here in Morgantown as we continue on the road to Philadelphia! That's right, FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2009 will take place on the Fourth of July, with everything on the line. We have both the United States Heavyweight Championship and the U.S. Tag Team Title tournaments in full swing here this evening. One week from tonight, we will be coming to you with a special pay-per-view broadcast of Heartland Havoc XXVII: The Road to Freedom from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Before we get things started in the ring, I have a very special guest to present. Making her first appearance since the shocking events at Bluegrass Brawl, please welcome SHERRI MARTEL!

The fans are shocked and applaud vigourously as Sherri makes her way slowly to the ring. She is dressed in black, with black sunglasses and a black scarf.

JR: Sherri, thank you so much for joining us here this evening. You have been through a great deal of pain, physically and mentally, over the past few months. How are you feeling?

Sherri: I don't feel anything.

JR: Okay..... I understand that.... can you give us an update on the condition of HARLEY RACE?

Sherri: Who?

JR: Harley Race. The man who you managed... the man who rescued you from JIM CORNETTE and KING KONG BUNDY.

Sherri: That name is blotted out of my memory. There is no past... there is only vengeance. King Kong Bundy, I will destroy you.

A commotion arises at the top of the ring ramp as Bundy and Cornette arrive.

Cornette: Well listen to Sinead O'Connor up there! Vengeance? Sister, you are lucky to be alive, and not a fossil like your old man Harley.

Sherri remains motionless as Cornette and Bundy taunt her. Bundy rubs his hand over his bald head.

Bundy: Aw, come on, Sherri! Lighten up! Bald is beautiful!

Bundy is interrupted when a massive forearm slams across his back. Cornette is shoved to the floor and rolls down the ring ramp. KILLER KOWALSKI emerges from behind the curtain and begins putting the boots to Bundy!

JR: KILLER KOWALSKI! Kowalski and Bundy are brawling on the stage!

Referees and officals dash from the locker room as the crowd chants, "Let them fight! Let them fight!" Bundy scurries down the ramp and out of harm's way as Cornette ducks behind him.

Sherri: There will be vengeance... I promise.

Sherri walks out of the ring and joins Kowalski on the ramp. Killer gently leads her through the curtain. Bundy and Cornette look on, stunned.


JR: What's wrong, Bundy? Cat got your tongue? Hold that thought- next week at Havoc in Pittsburgh- you are signed to meet Killer Kowalski one-on-one!

The fans erupt with applause as Cornette goes berserk and Bundy storms out of the ring area.

JR: Fans, I cannot wait to see that collision. Bundy has it coming... and Kowalski may just be the man to deliver. Ladies and gentlemen, we have four exciting tournament matches tonight. But before we get into those bouts, we have a special opening match for you. A rookie here in Old School will be making his debut. This tough guy has joined forces with DICK HUTTON, HACKSAW JIM DUGGAN, and DR. DEATH STEVE WILLIAMS to form an alliance known as THE SOUTHWEST STAMPEDE SQUAD. Ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to our newest wrestler, BRENT ALBRIGHT! Now, let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest!


(Tonight's referee: Nick Patrick)


BRENT ALBRIGHT (w/ DICK HUTTON) vs. KOKO B. WARE
The powerhouse Albright and the athletic Koko put on a great opening match. Albright displayed his power, tossing Koko around the ring, but the Birdman came back with some aerial flurries that sent Albright reeling. Albright slowed the pace down, tying up Koko in a painful sharpshooter as Hutton shouted his encouragement. Koko finally managed to escape and slide out of the ring, where he took exception to the shouting from Hutton. Albright followed Ware to the floor where a brief fracas broke out. Strangely, Koko refused to quit brawling and finally pressed the issue to the point of a disqualification.

After the decision, the brawl continued briefly until BIG JIM THE ENFORCER came to ringside and escorted Koko back to the locker room.
WINNER: (via disqualification): BRENT ALBRIGHT


JR: Wow! That was some serious intensity indeed. Albright brings his "A" game every night, and Koko has been known to have a temper. But in the end, it is Albright who emerges with the victory in his Old School debut. Now, ladies and gentlemen, we'll take our first look in Old School of the team of PELIGROSO- the dangerous duo of TITO SANTANA & PEPPER GOMEZ, who have come to town to challenge for the U.S. Tag team championship!



UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: FIRST ROUND
(5) THE VALIANT BROTHERS vs. (4) PELIGROSO (PEPPER GOMEZ & TITO SANTANA)
Frequent tags and brutal double-teaming propelled the Valiant Brothers to an opening round victory against the newcomers. Johnny Valiant was particularly effective, putting both men down with a flurry and dropping Santana for the pinfall.

WINNERS: THE VALIANT BROTHERS
(Johnny pinned Santana after a Spinning Neckbreaker)


JR: So, the first match for these Mexican heels in the Old School ends in defeat. No question, you can't just show up here and take our tag teams for granted! Over the past several months, the KILLER BEES have quietly compiled a most impressive record, and they coe into this tournament as the number one seed! Let's see how they fare in this opening round match against the dangerous VACHON BROTHERS.

As the Bees make their way to the ring, the Vachon Brothers burst through the curtains and back-jump them on the ring ramp! Mad Dog surprises Blair with a chop block to the left knee. Blair collapses to the ramp as the officials stream in to quell the fracas. Brunzell helps Blair to his feet, and he insists upon heading to the ring in spite of Brunzell's attempts to convince him to return to the locker room.



UNITED STATES TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: FIRST ROUND
(8) THE VACHON BROTHERS (w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV) vs. (1) THE KILLER BEES (B. BRIAN BLAIR & 'JUMPIN' JIM BRUNZELL)
With Blair hobbled, Brunzell started the match and took the measure of both Vachon Brothers. Mad Dog nearly succumbed to the Sleeper, but managed to manuver Brunzell to the corner, where both Vachons went to work on him. When Nick Patrick tried to get the match under control, he found himself in the middle of a collision and was knocked to the floor! Blair took the opportunity to hit the ring, then leaped off the apron to nail Mad Dog with a slingshot plancha! But Butcher remained the legal man in the ring, and as Patrick recuperated, he was able to put away Brunzell with a Hangman to take the victory.

WINNERS: THE VACHON BROTHERS
(Butcher forced Brunzell to submit with the Hangman)


JR: It would appear that the underhanded tactics of the Foreign Legion have once again proven to be successful. These Vachon Brothers are as dangerous as the Bees are inconsistent, no question about it. Moving on, let's pick up the semifinal matches from the United States Heavweight Championship Tournament!



UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: SEMIFINAL MATCH
(10) THE IRON SHEIK (w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV) vs. (3) NICK BOCKWINKEL
Bockwinkel continued his impressive roll to the championship, easily dispatching Sheik in under three minutes!

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


JR: Very impressive! Indeed, Sheik stood no chance against the dominance of Nick Bockwinkel on this occasion. Who will Bockwinkel face in the championship match next week at Havoc? We're about to find out in tonight's Main Event!



UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: SEMIFINAL MATCH
(8) THE DESTROYER vs. (5) JOHNNY VALENTINE
Another dramatic upset for The Destroyer! The intelligent, sensational one took control at the opening bell and outfoxed Valentine. After a tortuous Singl Leg Boston Crab, Valentine left the ring, but Destroyer caught him and smashed his head onto the ringside table! Valentine was clearly shaken, and Destroyer took advantage, wrapping him into a Figure-Four Leglock and earning a submission victory!

WINNER: THE DESTROYER
(Destroyer forced Valentine to tap out to the Figure-Four)


JR: The Destroyer really took the fight to his man in that match-up! So, we will see Destroyer take on Nick Bockwinkel one week from tonight, Heartland Havoc XXVII, for the United States Championship! You will not want to miss that confrontation of Old School icons from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Ladies and gentlemen, it has been a terrific night of action from Morgantown this evening and we thank you so much for joining us! Don't forget to tune in on Wednesday for Warfare. It's great to see my old pal DAYTONDAVE back at the helm after his legal issues, and heaven knows what excitement will be in store for us this week. Until then, fans, so long from the Mountaineer State!



Old School United States Champion: VACANT
Old School Tag Team Champions: BOB AND BRAD ARMSTRONG

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The show opens with Warfare General Manager DAYTONDAVE in the ring with a microphone as he greets the cheering crowd.

Daytondave: Hey, fans, welcome to Wednesday Night Warfare! Daytondave and the boys of Heartland Championship Wrestling are back to give you another terrific show here tonight. We have two more match-ups from our Team Challenge Series here tonight! We'll see all four of the first-round winners hit the mats right here in Warren, Ohio to see who will move on to the winners' bracket final! Before we get started tonight, we need to announce a change in the roster of the Nation of Honor. NWA World Heavyweight Champion TAKESHI MORISHIMA has withdrawn from the competition in order to focus on defending the belt. In his place, the Italian legend ILIO DiPAOLO will be part of the team!


New Sensations: Quackenbush, Landell, Kashmere, Trent Acid
The Awakening: Jacobs, Kip James, Brodie Lee, Tyler Black
Nation of Honor: Mascaras, Morishima, Inoki, Tiger Mask
Scientific Icons: Konnan, Corino, Prichard, Candido
House of Hardcore: Sabu, Sandman, Credible, Younger
Sweet N Sour: Claudio, Orton, Bagwell, Kingston
Lunacy Unlimited: Link, Necro, Delirious, Ultramantis
Filthy Beasts: StevensE, Taylor, Vortekz, LeeD


(Tonight's referee: Todd Sinclair)


SWEET 'N SOUR, INC. vs. NATION OF HONOR

EDDIE KINGSTON vs. ILIO DiPAOLO
DiPaolo outmanuvered Kingston throughout this match, until Eddie took the bout to the floor. The New York tough guy gave Ilio a pounding outside the ring, but DiPaolo survived the onslaught and eked out a hard-fought victory.

WINNER: ILIO DiPAOLO
(DiPaolo pinned Kingston after an Airplane Spin)
Nation of Honor 1, Sweet 'N Sour, Inc. 0


CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI & BUFF BAGWELL vs. ANTONIO INOKI & TIGER MASK
The veteran Japanese duo took the measure of their brash foes, wearing down Claudio and then putting away Bagwell.

WINNERS: ANTONIO INOKI & TIGER MASK
(Inoki forced Bagwell to submit to a Cobra Twist)
Nation of Honor 2, Sweet 'N Sour, Inc. 0


COWBOY BOB ORTON vs. MIL MASCARAS
Mascaras made it a clean sweep for the Nation, dominating Orton and finishing him off in style.

WINNER: MIL MASCARAS
(Mascaras pinned Orton with a Crossbody Attack)


FINAL RESULT: Nation Of Honor 3, Sweet 'N Sour, Inc. 0



Daytondave: Now THAT is impressive, fans. The Nation of Honor is rolling through this competition without breaking a sweat. Next up, we have two rugged squads squaring off for the right to face off against this Nation in the winners' bracket final!


The scene shifts backstage, where JIMMY JACOBS stands in a darkened room. 'M' (the wrestler formerly known as KIP JAMES) is seated on a wooden chair in front of him. TYLER BLACK and BRODIE LEE stand over 'M'.

Jacobs: The journey continues.... 'M'... and your tormentors are accumulating. Somewhere out there... BG JAMES lies bleeding... and plotting. One victory, 'M', one battle, does not decide the war. BG is alive and he vows to destroy you if you remain so weak and so helpless. And now, 'M', you have a new enemy. This DRAKE YOUNGER has tried to strike a blow against The Awakening, 'M'. I trusted you to eliminate him and you have failed me... so far... do not fail me again!


Daytondave: Fans, that is one twisted dude! You may recall the fracas from last week when The Awakening got into it with Younger and the other members of the House of Hardcore. That scene could get really ugly, and fast. Let's get back to action!



HOUSE OF HARDCORE vs. FILTHY BEASTS

THE SANDMAN vs. CHUCK TAYLOR
Sandman mugged Taylor at the opening bell and pummeled him without mercy, pinning him in under two minutes!

WINNER: THE SANDMAN
(Sandman pinned Taylor with a Hardcore DDT)
House of Hardcore 1, Filthy Beasts 0

BLOODLUST (DRAKE YOUNGER & JUSTIN CREDIBLE) vs. THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS (SCOTTY VORTEKZ & DUSTIN LEE)
To no one's surprise, this match turned ugly in a hurry. The Dragons dazzled the crowd, executing the Dragon's Breath on Credible and sending him backpedalling. This led him to the Singapore Cane, which he used to wail on Dustin and get himself disqualified.

WINNERS: (via disqualification): THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS
House of Hardcore 1, Filthy Beasts 1

After the decision, Bloodlust and the Dragons continued to scuffle on the arena floor. As Dustin Lee and Justin Credible had a shoving match, members of both teams stared each other down. Without warning, 'M' dashed to ringside and jumped DRAKE YOUNGER from behind! Younger and 'M' brawled furiously through the arena. JIMMY JACOBS followed 'M', cheering him on, but Younger refused to back down and the fight escalated. In amazement, the remaining members of both the House of Hardcore and the Filthy Beasts stopped their fighting and looked on as Todd Sinclair along with other HCW officials struggled to get the fracas under control. Finally, Younger and 'M' were pulled apart and order was restored.


Daytondave: What a brawl! Kip James, or 'M', or whatever, picked the wrong dude to try and intimidate. But nothing was settled here tonight, so I'm putting these two into a hardcore match this Saturday night at Havoc!

The fans cheer for Daytondave's announcement! Todd Sinclair finally manages to restore order in the ring and calls for the bell for the final match of the evening.


SABU vs. ERICK STEVENS
In the wake of the brawl, neither squad was in any mood for nonsense as the rubber match went down. Stevens came on with characteristic intensity, plastering Sabu with suplexes and nearly gaining a pinfall with the Choo Choo splash. Sabu took the action out of the ring, where referee Sinclair gave great leeway. Sabu pelted Stevens with the Arabian Facebuster, but Stevens kicked out from the pin attempt and screamed in Sabu's face! Sabu took offense, and blasted Stevens a second time. Stevens was lacerated, but again kicked out of the pinfall and screamed at Sabu. Sabu continued the onslaught, whipping Stevens to the canvas with a hurracanrana and finally gaining the three-count.

WINNER: SABU
(Sabu pinned Stevens after a Hurracanrana)

FINAL RESULT: House of Hardcore 2, Filthy Beasts 1


After the match, Sabu looked down at the bloodied and beaten Stevens, and in a sign of respect, helped Erick to his feet. Erick raised the hand of Sabu to acknowledge the victory.


Daytondave: What a war! These two gave everything they had- sweat, blood, and tears. I think both men came away with a new measure of respect for the other, especially after Stevens kicked out of TWO Arabian Facebusters! But in the end, the House of Hardcore moves ahead in the winners' bracket. A sensational match to top off an outstanding night of wrestling. Be sure to be on hand this Saturday night when we broadcast live from Pittsburgh with Heartland Havoc XXVII: The Road to Freedom! Until then, fans, that's our show, and I AM OUTTA HERE!



Warfare American Champion: DAN 'THE BEAST' SEVERN
Warfare Tag Team Champions: THE HIGH ROLLERS (DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE)