Battlezone!!! From the Centra Palladium
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---Match 1---
The Syndicate(Amazing Mann, Holocaust, Flatliner)
Vs.
The Young Lions (Nemean, Aspin Northstar, Scud)
First Fall: The Shock Syndicate went back and forth with Nemean and Aspin, with neither team getting much of an upper hand. Scud mainly stayed out of the action, due to the injury he suffered the week before. When Amazing Mann came in, however, it was clear was on another level. He quickly took control for the Syndicate and got Aspin to tap to Unbreakable.
Aspin Northstar Eliminated Second Fall: After Aspin tapped, Mann did not seem like he was willing to let go of the hold. As Aspin screamed in pain, Scud and Nemean stormed the ring, leading the Shock Syndicate to enter and touch of a wild brawl. Scud came off the top rope and took out the Syndicate, but, in a strange ruling Scud was disqualified when it was ruled Nemean was the legal man.
Scud Eliminated Third Fall: While Nemean was arguing with the referee, Flatliner came up from behind and attempted Shock and Awe, but Nemean saw him and pulled the referee in front of him. While that saved him for the moment, it also allowed the Three Syndicate men to triple team him. A 2nd referee came down and disqualifed Flatliner and restored order, but Nemean was not in good shape.
Flatliner Eliminated Fourth Fall: Holocaust soften Nemean up a bit more for Unbreakable, securing the victory for the Syndicate.
Nemean eliminated Tokens from the match: Nemean 5, Aspin 2, Flatliner 1, Scud 1
Awards Presentation #1
Syndicate executive Vice President Nil Prejack came out to the ring with two envelopes. First, he informed the crowd, and the Young Lions that had they won, the Nemean Show would have been re-instated (Aspin Northstar raised an eyebrow at this, while Nemean shrugged) and Aspin would have received a Holovid Title Shot.
Instead, the Syndicate would receive their prizes for winning the match. Prejack proudly announced that the prize was a contract extension for all three men, which Flatliner and Holocaust were very pleased about, as well as a Holovid Title Shot for Mann. While the Shock Syndicate rejoiced in the news, Mann looked less than enthused as he headed to the back, new contract in hand.
---Match 2---
The Dominion (Godsend, Darkseed, Nightmare)
Vs.
The Cathedral (Shepard, Gabriel, Exodus)
First Fall: This match up as all the energy and intensity of the battles these teams had during the war era, which each participant pulling out all the stops in order to attempt to secure victory. After 12 minutes of intense action, Nightmare was able to defeat Gabriel with the Mindbender to get the 1st fall.
Gabriel Eliminated Second Fall: Shepard barrelled into the ring and cleaned house after the fall, nailing Nightmare with Exorcism to the floor and leaving him rolling in pain. Darkseed stepped in, but Shepard would not be slowed down. A tag to Exodus finished Darkseed off with Wrath of God.
Darkseed Eliminated Third Fall: While Exodus was calling on Godsend to enter the fray, the still shaken Nightmare came up from behind and hit Black Magic for the quick pin.
Exodus Eliminated fourth Fall: Fighting alone, Shepard seemed to draw on new reserves of power, and totally dominated Nightmare. The demon seemed unwilling to tag out to him leader, negating the 2-1 advantage. As a result, Shepard was able to stave off elimination but landing the Somersault Leg Drop to get the pin.
Nightmare Eliminated Final Fall: It all came down to Shepard and Godsend... again. Shepard had spent far more time in the ring, and the evil Demon knew it. Godsend took him time, wearing down the Priest before locking in Speak of the Devil. Shepard passed out with Godsend sweet voice whispering in his ear as the Dominion claimed victory.
Shepard Eliminated Tokens from the match: Shepard 5, Godsend 3, Gabriel 2, Nightmare 2, Darkseed 1, Exodus 1
Awards Presentation #2
Nil Prejack again came to ringside, getting the cheap pop from the crowd as he asked 'wasn't that a great match?' First, he read the Cathedral's unclaimed prize: a 6 month ban on any Dominion members holding any essence. Ohhs and ahhs filled the crowd as the implication of what sort of bonus the Dominion might get loomed.
With a flourish, Prejack pulled out the 2nd envelope. He announced, to no ones surprise, the Godsend would get a shot at the Essence Title, then, continued to announce that Shepard would be banned from ACE. The crowd went crazy as Godsend smiled in the center of the ring and accepted him contract for the title shot. The Arc Angels stormed the ring to protest, but Prejack would have non of it. Shepard slowly followed, placed his hand on the shoulders of his teammates, then lead them to the back.
---Match 3---
Dredd Peacekeepers(Peacemaker, Pendragon, Hustler)
Vs.
House of Pain(Painmaster, Sycophant, Mr. Bloat)
First Fall: After a quick exchange, Mr. Bloat was able to get the upper hand on Hustler, and the House of Pain went to work. Peacemaker was able to make a save once, but Mr. Bloat was able
get Hustler to tap to cruel and unusual.
Hustler in eliminated Second Fall: The House wasn't done with Hustler yet, as S & M went on the attack outside the ring, while Bloat directed traffic. Pendragon took advantage to get the pin on Bloat with Overthrow, while Hustler continued to get beat down outside the ring.
Mr. Bloat Eliminated Third Fall: Peacemaker was awaiting his opponent in the ring, while Hustler's Blue Steel friends came through the crowd for the save. The chased Painmaster off, then clocked Sycophant before leaving with Hustler.
Painmaster Eliminated Fourth Fall: All alone, Sycophant was quickly disected and destroyed by the Peacekeepers.
Sycophant Eliminated Tokens: Sycophant 6, Painmaster 3, Peacemaker 2, Bloat 1, Hustler 1
Awards Presentation #3
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Mr. Prejack came out and held up the House of Pain's envelope. "I'm sure you guys can guess what's in here." before ripping up the pardons for the three criminals. He then presented a contract for a Essence Tag Title shot to the Dredd Peacekeepers, and called Hustler back. Instead, his associate returned, and ripped the contract from Prejack's hand. "I'm Mack Calibur, and Blue Steel is IN THE HOUSE!!!" He then cracked Pendragon in the jaw before leaving.
Match #4
Ravager Destiny(Ventross, Paganax, Warfare, Hybrid)
Vs.
New School(Avarice, Nes Kincaid, Rorus Oaken, Donk Oaken)
First Fall: The New School brought their A game to this one, and were in complete control. The Oakens cut the ring in half and finished off Warfare with Coup de Grace.
Warfare Eliminated Second Fall: Ventross attempted to turn the tide, but the Oakens again were able to use their team work to good effect. Ventross shook off Black and Blue, and seemed poised for a comeback, but Nes Kincaid made the blind tag and used New Schoolboy from behind to eliminate the Ravager leader.
Ventross Eliminated third Fall: Despite Ventross violating the rules and returning to the ring to take out Donk Oaken, Hybrid once again fell victim to Salt in the Eye from Rorus, as the New School continues to Dominate.
Hybrid Eliminated fourth Fall: The champ entered the ring for the 1st time, looking to finish the match himself and complete the shut out, but the Heathen Chief had other plans. Paganax made the champ look like a action figure as he tossed him about the ring, and got the pin with Pagan Void. The rest of the New SChool attacked three on one after the fall, doing some serious damage to the Heathen Chief's knee, but the match continued.
Avarice Eliminated fifth Fall: Kincaid attempted to sneak up and get the victory once order was restored, but Paganax was too smart for that, and used Primal Scream to dispose of another New Schooler.
Nes Kincaid Eliminated sixth fall: With Donk hurt, Rorus attempted to finish the job, but walked into a Pagan Void. Rorus came in for the save, but the Heathen Chief stopped him, then tossed him at the referee, to make sure the man saw he had illegally entered. The referee got the hint and DQ'ed Donk.
Donk Oaken Eliminated final Fall: The Heathen chief finished the incredible comeback but quickly planting Rorus with the Pagan Void... Paganax has done the impossible and defeated the New School... by himself!!!
Rorus Oaken Eliminated Tokens: Ventross 7, Paganax 6, Rorus 2, Avarice 1, Kincaid 1, Hybrid 2
Final Award Presentation
Mr Prejack entered the ring with glee, and ripped up the New School's envelope. He seemed relieved, and then announced that the New School would have been awarded contractual power and booking rights over the FSC had then won. He then started to announce that VEntross would now get a shot at Avarice's title when Paganax picked him up by the scruff of his neck and shouted at him in Primal. Prejack was shaking, and then answered timidly "Ok, we'll see what we can (Paganax lifted him higher, and seemed ready to break him in half with a Pagan Void)...I mean, yes, you can have it! Yes, There well be a new PRimal Tag Team.. now put me down!
Satisfied, The Heathen Chief roughly set the Executive VP down and left the area to an awed silence.
