NWA-TNA – “Destiny”
April 30th, 2003
Nashville, Tennessee
We open the show with the fans in The Asylum making plenty of noise, kickstarting the obligatory “TNA” chants. Our commentators, MIKE TENAY and DON WEST formally welcome us to the show, before getting right down to business. It’s all about tonight’s main event where Jeff Jarrett will defend the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against the man claiming to be chasing his destiny, Raven!
Our commentators also recap some of the events of last week, which include Team Extreme surprisingly attacking Jeff Jarrett to assist Raven. They also focused in and beat down Erik Watts, which is basically going to be the way Erik Watts is written out of this BTBT. Thanks, Team Extreme.
Triple X earned a tag team title shot against Amazing Red and Jerry Lynn, and that match has been confirmed for next week.
Finally, Konnan and Ron ‘The Truth’ Killings left the building together, hinting at the formation of a new alliance.
With all of that out of the way, it’s time for our opening match for the night…
Match One
Number One Contenders Match for NWA World Tag Team Championships (winners will face the winner of next week’s title match)
Americas Most Wanted vs. Perry Saturn and The Sandman vs. The New Church
All three teams go at it in a relatively chaotic match that feels like it could go either way. Sensing things potentially slipping away from his team, FATHER JAMES MITCHELL motions towards the back and MIKE AWESOME runs out to interfere. Before Awesome can even make it to the ring, he’s intercepted by JUSTIN CREDIBLE and NEW JACK, which leads our commentators to wonder if Team Extreme were on standby in case Mitchell decided to look for an unfair advantage.
Mike Awesome is a beast and holds his own against the two, but the trio of wrestlers not competing in the match slowly battle to the back. As this is happening, inside of the ring, AMW have managed to isolate Slash, CONNECTING WITH THE DEATH SENTENCE!!!
HARRIS MAKES THE COVER…1…2…3!!!
THE AUDIENCE COUNTS BUT THE REFEREE IS DISTRACTED WITH THE SHENANIGANS ON THE OUTSIDE!!!
As Storm looks around for the ref, he’s suddenly grabbed from behind… ANGEL’S WINGS!!!
FROM THE INTERFERING CHRISTOPHER DANIELS!!!
Daniels sneakily slides out of the ring, but Harris sees what has happened, and leaves Slash to go and brawl with Daniels on the outside. This leaves Perry Saturn and The Sandman to have their way with Sinn, before Saturn gets him into the ring, and drills him with a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER!!!
SATURN MAKES THE COVER…1…2…3!!!
Winners: Perry Saturn and The Sandman @ 8:12
Just like that, it looks like Team Extreme will get a shot at the winner of next week’s tag team title match: Amazing Red and Jerry Lynn versus Triple X…
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We head to the low budget backstage area, where interviewer extraordinaire GOLDYLOCKS is standing by.
Goldylocks: Hi I’m Goldylocks and my guest at this time is the current de facto leader of Sports Entertainment Xtreme… GLEN GILBERTI!!!
It feels weird not calling this guy Disco Inferno, but GLEN GILBERTI steps into screenshot. He looks to be in a foul mood.
Goldylocks: Thanks for your time, Glen. The question I have is after your seemingly failed dealings with the number one contender Raven, what’s next for SEX and yourself?
GG glares at Goldy, clearly unimpressed, but Goldy glares back because god forbid, she puts over any talent.
Glen Gilberti: As the leader of Sports Entertainment Xtreme, I take my job very seriously, Goldy. I won’t reveal what’s next for us, but I will answer another question for you? Do you want to know what Raven did by not joining us? He made the single biggest mistake of his career. He
abandoned us for Team Extreme or whatever those
freaks are calling themselves. Raven will realise how badly he messed up soon enough, because I guarantee that no matter what…
The long winded Gilberti pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath but remaining determined.
Glen Gilberti: The result in tonight’s NWA World Heavyweight Title match between Jeff Jarrett and Raven is irrelevant. SEX will have the World Title soon enough.
Gilberti rubs his chin, pondering before shaking his head as if he’s made a mistake.
Glen Gilberti: Scratch that, let me correct myself. SEX will have
all the titles soon enough.
Gilberti gives Goldy once last up and down, before walking away, work to do for SEX to reach their lofty goals…
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A video package plays, showing the high-flying antics and in ring highlights of both the TNA X DIVISION CHAMPION KID KASH, and his challenger tonight, AMAZING RED. The highlights continue, before subtitles appear at the bottom of the video…
“KID KASH DEFENDS THE X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST AMAZING RED… NEXT”!!!
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Match Two
TNA X Division Championship Match
Kid Kash (c) defends against Amazing Red
This happened in real life and was already booked here so is happening here as well. We will change a couple of things here. There was a bunch of interference from Trinity and a ninja (ugh, don’t ask) during this match. We’re not rolling with that here. There is no interference.
Instead what we get is a highly entertaining match between champion and challenger. Despite not being that large of a man himself, Kash plays the role of big man here, as he and Red have a classic strength vs. speed battle.
The longer the match goes, Kash seems to get antsy and wants to end things. He tries numerous times for the MONEYMAKER!!!
BUT EACH TIME, RED IS ABLE TO WRIGGLE OUT!!!
As the exciting match continues to go back and forth, eventually both men are down after a Double Clothesline. Kash decides to roll to the outside to recover, where he grabs the title and gets back into the ring. He’s first to his feet, and as Red stumbles up, KASH RAISES THE TITLE ABOVE HIS HEAD AND CHARGES AT RED…
RED EXPLODES WITH A DROPKICK TO THE KNEE!!!
KASH LOSES HIS FOOTING AND DROPS FACE FIRST, SMASHING HIS OWN FACE ONTO THE BELT!!!
The referee immediately hurries over and removes the belt from the ring, as Kash rolls over onto his back, clearly dazed. Red quickly heads over to the fallen Kash… RED STAR PRESS CONNECTS!!!
RED STAYS ON TOP FOR THE PIN…1…2…3!!!
Winner: Amazing Red @ 12:34
The result gets a big pop from the fans, as an ecstatic Amazing Red gets to his feet, and is gifted the TNA X Division Championship. Red closes his eyes and raises the title in the air, garnering another fantastic response from the fans.
Red continues to celebrate, heading to the corner of the ring, before jumping back down…
AND TURNING STRAIGHT INTO A TAG TEAM TITLE SHOT TO THE SKULL!!!
FROM CHRISTOPHER DANIELS!!!
‘The Fallen Angel’ has snuck to the ring and hit the newly minted double champ with one of his own titles.
Daniels stands over Red, drinking in the boos from the crowd…
WHEN DANIELS GETS POPPED IN THE JAW FROM A RIGHT HAND…
BY JERRY LYNN!!!
Red’s tag team partner and the man that Daniels is scheduled to face tonight has made the save. A fired-up Lynn continues to hammer away on Daniels, as Kash and Red work their way out of the ring.
As the fight continues in the ring, the referee calls for the bell. It looks like we’re getting our next match right now!!!
Match Three
Christopher Daniels vs. Jerry Lynn w/Amazing Red
Being that his tag team partner is in action, and Daniels attacked Red after his match, Red decides to stick around at ringside for this one. Based on the way this one started, both competitors lose their temper and there’s a fair bit of tension in this one. Both are highly skilled wrestlers as well; therefore they continuously go back and forth with the trading of momentum and the advantage.
As the match continues, Red doesn’t get involved, but it doesn’t stop Daniels’ SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT XTREME stablemates making their presence felt. GLEN GILBERTI leads DAVID YOUNG AND SONNY SIAKI to ringside. Red eyes them off but they pay him no attention and initially don’t interfere. Once Lynn begins to stay on top though, Gilberti whispers something to the troops, BEFORE SONNY SIAKI JUMPS ONTO THE APRON TO DISTRACT THE REFEREE!!!
With the referee out of commission, David Young slides into the ring and he’s armed with one of the tag team titles. Once Lynn staggers to his feet… DAVID YOUNG SWINGS THE TAG TITLE AT LYNN’S SKULL!!!
NO… LYNN DUCKS…
AND YOUNG SMASHES THE BELT AGAINST DANIELS’ SKULL INSTEAD!!!
Young freezes, in complete shock, and before he can react… RED SENDS YOUNG TUMBLING TO THE OUTSIDE WITH A SUPERKICK!!!
The rest of SEX hurry across ringside, helping Young to his feet, and as they are huddled up… FLIPPING SENTON FROM RED TAKES OUT ALL OF SEX!!!
Meanwhile, inside of the ring, Lynn hauls the dead weight of Daniels to his knees, ONLY TO DRILL HIM WITH THE CRADLE PILEDRIVER!!!
LYNN HOOKS A LEG…1…2…3!!!
Winner: Jerry Lynn @ 14:22
The bell rings and it’s another happy result here for the fans, with Lynn beating the dastardly Daniels. Lynn is joined in celebration by his fellow tag champion, Red, and they enjoy the moment with the fans as we cut away…
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We get a pre-taped promo up next where young gun, AJ STYLES sits down, donned in a collar shirt. The camera man asks him considering his involvement with both men, who he thinks will win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship match between Jeff Jarrett and Raven. Styles takes a beat to mull over his response.
AJ Styles: I don’t want to not answer your question, but I have to be brutally honest here, I
don’t care who wins. No matter who’s the champion, I’m getting my
second shot at the most prestigious title in this sport soon.
Styles is deadly serious, a look of intensity in his eyes.
AJ Styles: I don’t have a lot of experience in big title matches, but after just one shot, I
learned what I have to do. Next time there won’t be any learning, when I get that next NWA Title shot… Mark my words, I will be the heavyweight champion.
AJ continues to look deep into the camera, making his intentions known as we cut away…
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Inside the Sports Entertainment Xtreme locker room, CHRISTOPHER DANIELS stands hands on hips, absolutely furious. GLEN GILBERTI tries to put a calming hand on Daniels shoulder, but Daniels quickly brushes it off. DAVID YOUNG and SONNY SIAKI also watch on as Daniels continues to vent.
Christopher Daniels: YOU GUYS SCREWED UP!!! DON’T EVEN BOTHER TRYING TO HELP OUT DURING THE TAG TITLE MATCH NEXT WEEK… BECAUSE TRIPLE X, WE DON’T NEED YOUR HELP… WE CAN DO IT ON OUR OWN!!!
The other SEX members, including the leader Gilberti all seem shocked. With no response coming his way, Daniels storms out, ensuring to slam the door as he leaves.
After a moment, Gilberti gets a curious look on his face.
Glen Gilberti: Hey, uh, has anyone heard from Raven at all since last week?
The initial hopeful look on Gilberti’s face disappears, as his team greet him with silence. The expression on his face now reads disgust.
Glen Gilberti: Well, the guy certainly has a reputation that he lives up to. I figured he would play us like that. Based off what happened last week, we have to assume he’s with Team Extreme now.
Nobody in the room looks pleased, when suddenly, Gilberti begins to smirk.
Glen Gilberti: That’s okay. The situation didn’t turn out as we would have liked, but since that’s the case, it’s plan B time, and I’ve got
one hell of an idea.
Before diverging any of the details of his plan, Gilberti ensures the camera men and all the cameras are out of the room, so we aren’t getting any answers as to what Gilberti has in mind tonight…
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Match Four
Elimination Match
Chris Sabin vs. Jason Cross vs. Jimmy Rave vs. Shark Boy
Yeah, so this is basically a showcase match because there’s one competitor in this one who’s up to his eyeballs in the X Division title picture. Chris Sabin quickly eliminates Cross and Rave, before Shark Boy gives him some serious competition. In the end though, Sabin is able to catch the fast-moving Shark Boy… AND NAIL HIM WITH THE FUTURE SHOCK!!!
SABIN MAKES THE COVER…1…2…3!!!
Elimination #3: Shark Boy @ 6:23
Winner: Chris Sabin @ 6:23
Getting a pretty solid reaction from the fans, Sabin has his hand raised in victory, before bookmarking his celebration by signalling for the X Division Championship to be back around his waist…
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Sitting in a dark, undisclosed hallway in the back, slumped over, hair in his eyes, is none other than the number one contender to the NWA Title, RAVEN. The troubled challenger is all on his lonesome, looking like a tortured soul as he slowly begins to speak.
Raven: Since the moment I stepped foot in this company, I told the world that I was chasing my destiny. My former allies and current allies see my destiny and flock to my side as always. Because those who truly understand know that only
I can take the title.
Raven lets those words sink in, stopping to run a hand through his hair.
Raven: Unfortunately for him, there is one unlucky man who stands in the way of my destiny. Jeff Jarrett is about to suffer a
tremendous loss. Loss is difficult to take for any man, especially the loss of something you
worship and something you’ve
lusted over all your life. Of course I’m talking about the NWA Title.
Looking into the camera, Raven has an earnest look on his face.
Raven: Despite Jarrett being my adversary tonight, in a strange way, I guess I sympathise with Jarrett. It’s truly impossible having to fight a man with
fate on his side. It’s truly impossible to face a man who simply cannot and
will not lose.
Another moment of silence from the complicated number one contender.
Raven: Losing is not an option for me, not tonight…
He shakes his head to further emphasize his point.
Raven: I can’t lose when I have a
destiny to fulfill.
Raven swings his head back, clearing the hair from covering his face.
Raven: Whatever it takes, I will do what I must…
Raven now stands on his feet, ready for action.
Raven: Quote the Raven… Nevermore…
Raven continues to stare into the camera, preparing to accomplish his destiny tonight…
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Match Five
AJ Styles and D’Lo Brown vs. David Young and Sonny Siaki w/Desire
This one’s a relatively even contest for the most part, however the bad night for SEX continues. They are holding their own for the most part, however things go downhill when SIAKI GOES FOR A SPINNING HEEL KICK ON STYLES!!!
NO!!! STYLES DUCKS…
AND SIAKI ACCIDENTALLY TAKES OUT YOUNG!!!
Young rolls out of the ring after the blow, attempting to recover on the outside. As Desire tries to revive him, inside the ring, Siaki is shocked, before turning into a kick to the gut from AJ. As Siaki hunches over… STYLES CONNECTS WITH THE STYLES CLASH!!!
Instead of going for the pin, AJ tags in Brown, who ascends to the top rope… LO DOWN LANDS!!!
D’LO STAYS ON TOP FOR THE PIN…1…2…3!!!
Winners: AJ Styles and D’Lo Brown @ 8:10
The relatively new team of AJ and D’Lo continue to be successful, sharing a celebratory hug, and gaining a nice ovation from the fans. After celebrating their way to the back, the real story remains inside of the ring.
Young has recovered enough now and isn’t happy with the blow from Siaki, whilst Siaki isn’t happy, he was left to fend for himself. The two go nose to nose arguing, with DESIRE even getting involved, and she obviously takes the side of Siaki.
It’s two against one in the argument, as SEX looks like it’s further imploding. Suddenly, GLEN GILBERTI slides into the ring, and he gets in between his soldiers. He insists that both men calm down, and after a few deep breaths, they do.
There is still clearly tension, not everything is rosy, but they all head to the back together, at least somewhat united…
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In the backstage area stands interview extraordinaire, GOLDYLOCKS.
Goldylocks: We’re just moments away from tonight’s main event. Before we get underway, please welcome my guest, the NWA World Heavyweight Champion… JEFF JARRETT!!!
Dressed to compete, World Title around his waist, and trusty guitar in his hand, JEFF JARRETT steps into shot, politely nodding at Goldy.
Goldylocks: Jeff, I appreciate your time so close to your match. Any insight you can provide to the people just a few moments away from go time?
Jarrett is quick on the answer.
Jeff Jarrett: Insight is that I’m going to keep doing what I’ve been doing since I won this NWA World Heavyweight Championship. For the last six months almost, I’ve defied the odds. I fought off SEX, and anybody else who took a shot. I’ve fought off men who want to take this title away from tradition. I hold that dear to me, the
tradition that I represent.
The champ is fired up, as passionate as ever as he takes a beat.
Jeff Jarrett: There have been challenges to overcome, and it’s
not been easy. Regardless of the situation or obstacle in my path, I’ve done the
right thing.
Double J clearly has a lot of pride in his title run so far.
Jeff Jarrett: I take my role as the flag bearer of this company seriously, and I’ll keep doing the right thing. Tonight, is crucial, I know that no matter what people say or how much buzz Raven has, I must stand tall. I
CANNOT allow the title to get into Raven’s hands. For the prestige of this title to be upheld, the title needs to stay around
my waist. Not because it’s best for me, but for the good of TNA.
Jarrett narrows his eyes a little now, getting a little more severe with his tone.
Jeff Jarrett: If you look over at Raven,
nobody knows where Raven stands. Is Raven with Team Extreme or is Raven with Sports Entertainment? I don’t the answer either but I do know that he’ll be standing where he stands after tonight
without MY title.
Before Jarrett can continue, GLEN GILBERTI approaches. Jarrett puts his fists up, but the leader of SEX holds his hands up, proclaiming his innocence.
Glen Gilberti: I’m not out here to fight you, Jeff, I’m here to give you some advice. You see, as the leader of SEX, I can tell you wholeheartedly, Raven has Team Extreme in his pocket. And you know as well as anybody, coming from where we’ve been and what we’ve seen, the numbers game is everything in this business. Without anybody on your side, quite frankly, that title is
gone.
Jarrett scoffs at Gilberti’s claim.
Jeff Jarrett: No, no, I don’t accept that for a second. I
don’t need anybody or any weapon or any stipulation. I don’t need any help because
someone like Raven
CANNOT BEAT SOMEONE LIKE ME. ESPECIALLY NOT FOR THE NWA TITLE… WHICH IS MY
DAMN BIRTHRIGHT!!!
The champion truly believes his words, but Gilberti nonchalantly shrugs his shoulders.
Glen Gilberti: Look do with my advice what you will, but you can say all that all you want, but it doesn’t matter. You need back up these days.
Jarrett doesn’t respond so the SEX representative presses further.
Glen Gilberti: I know the reputation of me and my guys isn’t ideal, but I run a
different SEX than Russo did. I’m offering our support and we’re
not asking you to do anything you wouldn’t normally do. It’s up to you, champ, think about it.
With that, Gilberti turns and leaves, and now suddenly Jarrett has a lot more on his mind regarding his upcoming title defence…
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We’re so close to the main event, but considering we’re running a weekly PPV format, MIKE TENAY and DON WEST need to run down some of the things announced for next weeks show, that way hopefully people will buy it…
A GAUNTLET FOR THE GOLD TO DETERMINE THE NEXT NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR THE NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
AMAZING RED AND JERRY LYNN WILL DEFEND THE NWA TAG TEAM TITLES AGAINST TRIPLE X!!!
And there’s more, but I haven’t completely fleshed out the card yet, so just keep reading please…
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We see clips of NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION JEFF JARRETT’S title reign, as well as clips of RAVEN claiming the title to be his destiny since the moment he stepped foot inside the Asylum.
“JEFF JARRETT DEFENDS THE NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST RAVEN… NEXT”!!!
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Match Six
NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match
Jeff Jarrett (c) vs. Raven w/The Gathering
Both men stand in the centre of the ring, staring deep into their opponents soul, with neither willing to blink. The referee calls for the bell, and the Asylum is LOUD. The fans are making some serious noise, some chanting for Jarrett, some for Raven, but they are all rowdy as hell. Both men lock up several times with Collar and Elbow Tie Ups, and each time Raven manoeuvres to get the better position for leverage and backs Jarrett into the corner. After the third time this happens, Raven once again allows for a clean break, but Jarrett’s eyes are wide in shock, seemingly thrown off by the way this one has started.
To make matters worse, with Raven winning these exchanges, he seems to have won over more of the crowd. A pretty decisive “RAVEN” chant can be heard, and Jarrett can’t help but look at the crowd, almost with a betrayed look on his face. The two eventually lock up again but now Raven is able to apply a Side Headlock, which is followed by a Hammer Lock! Jarrett can’t escape the hold, but he manages to get to the ropes, and once again, Raven obliges with a clean break. This time though, Jarrett exits the ring, looking for a breather.
Even on the outside, Jarrett tries to regain his composure, but ALEXIS LAREE and JULIO DINERO poke fun at him. They stare and giggle and point, before pretending like they’re going to try and corner him at the crowd barricade. They don’t actually do anything, it’s all mind games, but it works well, with a flustered Jarrett rolling back into the ring.
It's more of the same on the inside, as they lock up again and Raven uses elementary wrestling holds to take Jarrett to the mat. The frustration builds in the champ, until the next time they break and prepare to reengage. Jarrett skips the wrestling and begins teeing off with his epic uppercuts. His shots lands and get Raven rocking and reeling, so Jarrett grabs him by the air and throws him through the ropes and to the outside.
Relatively early in the match, Raven is quick to his feet on the outside… UNTIL JARRETT TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A SLOPPY LOOKING PLANCHA!!!
Double J busting out a high risk move gets a big pop from the fans and shows how desperate he is to keep the title. Surprisingly, Jarrett doesn’t bring the action back into the ring, instead beating on Raven outside of the ring. Getting worried for his leader, Julio tries to get involved, but Jarrett immediately drops him with a right hand. Turning away from Raven for a split second is a mistake though, as Raven grabs Jarrett… RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP INTO THE GUARD RAIL!!!
Now it’s Jarrett’s turn to stay down, as the commentators wonder if Jarrett got caught up in the moment. Perhaps keeping things on the outside with a man from ECW wasn’t a good idea. Either way, Raven now takes the time to clobber Jeff around ringside, until he barks an instruction at Laree. She gets onto the apron, distracting the referee… AND RAVEN CREAMS JARRETT WITH A CHAIR ACROSS THE SKULL!!!
The fans groan as the first look at the champion post chair shot shows that he is busted wide open. Seeing the blood seems to awaken something in Raven, as he gets extra vicious, keeping the action on the outside as he just mounts Jarrett and aims his punches at the cut. After softening up Jarrett some more, Raven heads underneath the ring and picks up a TABLE, setting it up on the outside.
As he goes to pick up Jarrett, Jeff gets a desperation elbow to the mid-section, before stumbling away from the challenger. Raven shakes off the blow and frustratedly runs at Jarrett… JARRETT SCORES WITH A DROP TOE HOLD!!!
WHICH SENDS RAVEN FACE FIRST INTO THE RING STEPS!!!
Another big time move on the outside, and now Raven is busted open to. Having learned his lesson, this time with the advantage, Jarrett drags Raven up and rolls him back into the ring. The in-ring action isn’t any less vicious though, as now Jarrett mounts Raven and aims punches at his cut. The champion gets up and looks to bring Raven back up to, but Raven explodes with some right hands, until Jarrett ducks a Clothesline, and gets a Chop Block!
The move is a game changer as Raven immediately grabs at his left leg, and it changes Jarrett’s strategy. From here, all the work is on the leg, with Raven helpless as Jarrett has his way. After doing enough damage, the champ decides it’s time to wrap this one up… AND HE STEPS OVER, LOCKING IN THE FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK!!!
They are in the middle of the ring and Raven screams in agony, seemingly with no escape, WHEN JULIO REACHES THROUGH THE ROPES AND RAKES THE EYES OF JARRETT!!!
It’s enough to cause the momentarily blinded Jarrett to break the hold. The hold is broken as Raven manages to untangle his leg, but all he can do is roll away from Jarrett, holding his severely damaged leg at the same time. After rubbing his eyes, Jeff fights back to his feet… WHEN RAVEN HOBBLES FROM BEHIND FOR A BULLDOG!!!
JEFF SIDESTEPS RAVEN AND SHOVES HIM…
RAVEN COLLIDES WITH THE REFEREE!!!
The referee and Raven both crumble to the mat, and the opportunistic Jarrett grabs Raven’s injured leg… FIGURE FOUR LEG LOCK AGAIN!!!
NO!!!
AS JARRETT STEPS OVER… RAVEN SHOVES JEFF WITH A FOOT IN THE ASS…
SENDING HIM CRASHING SHOULDER FIRST INTO THE RING POST!!!
Desperation kicks in for Raven now, as he yells out to Julio, who quickly gets him a steel chair and slides it into the ring. With Jarrett still in the corner, Raven sets up the chair for it to be sat on. Raven then pulls Jarrett out of the corner and sends him to the ropes. When Jarrett bounces back… DROP TOE HOLD FROM RAVEN!!!
NO!!! JARRETT SOMEHOW PUTS HIS HANDS OUT TO GRAB THE CHAIR… STOPPING HIS OWN MOMENTUM!!!
JARRETT THROWS THE CHAIR TO THE OUTSIDE!!!
Unaware, Raven unknowingly turns into a kick to the gut, DDT FROM JARRETT!!!
Sensing his fearless leader is in trouble, Dinero slides into the ring and urgently charges at Jarrett. The champ meets Dinero with a kick to the gut, FOLLOWED BY THE STROKE!!!
With Dinero taken care of, Alexis Laree now slides in… AND LAREE JUMPS ONTO THE BACK OF JARRETT!!!
She clings on for dear life, trying to attack, but Jarrett easily throws her off. She gets back up and begs off, AND JARRETT SIMPLY SHOVES HER, SENDING HER TUMBLING TO THE OUTSIDE!!!
Having taken care of The Gathering, Jarrett can finally focus on his challenger again, GETTING HIM IN POSITION FOR THE STROKE!!!
NO!!! DESPERATION THUMB TO THE EYE FROM RAVEN!!!
The shot causes Jarrett to relinquish his grip on Raven, and Raven immediately falls back to the canvas. Meanwhile, the champ stumbles around the ring, grabbing at his eye, until MEMBERS OF SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT XTREME COME FROM THE CROWD!!!
DAVID YOUNG AND SONNY SIAKI LEAPS ONTO THE APRON…
BUT JARRETT KNOCKS THEM BOTH OFF WITH A RIGHT HAND EACH!!!
Jarrett points menacingly at GLENN GILBERTI and tells him to stay out of it… WHEN RAVEN COMES FROM BEHIND WITH A LOW BLOW!!!
Arming himself with a steel chair, Glen Gilberti slides into the ring, but Raven greets the leader of SEX with a right hand. As Raven begins to tee off on Gilberti, Young and Siaki get back in, and now all three SEX members triple team Raven. The attack continues… UNTIL TEAM EXTREME SPRINT TO THE RING!!!
JUSTIN CREDIBLE, PERRY SATURN AND THE SANDMAN are here, and they brawl with SEX. All of the outside interference brawl around ringside and eventually to the back, except for Gilberti who manages to stick around. Back inside of the ring, Raven grabs Jarrett… SETTING UP FOR THE EVENFLOW DDT!!!
JARRETT SWITCHES OUT…
AND HITS THE STROKE!!!
JARRETT HOOKS THE LEG…
AND A NEW REFEREE RUNS OUT AND SLIDES INTO THE RING…
1…2…3!!!
NO!!!
RAVEN JUST GETS HIS SHOULDER UP!!!
The champion is in complete shock, he puts his hands on his head, thinking it was over. Unsure of what to do, Jarrett gets up, and grabs a hold of the referee, yelling at him, “THAT WAS THREE”! The flimsy, intimidated referee is adamant it was a two count, and eventually Jarrett accepts it. He now refocuses on Raven, bringing him back to his feet… TO HIT ANOTHER STROKE!!!
NO!!!
RAVEN CHARGES BACKWARDS, SENDING JARRETT CRASHING INTO THE CORNER…
SQUASHING THE NEW REFEREE IN THE PROCESS!!!
Both wrestlers stumble out of the corner, RAVEN LOOKS FOR THE EVENFLOW!!!
NO!!! JARRETT REVERSES INTO A MODIFIED BACK BODY DROP…
SENDING RAVEN CRASHING INTO THE CHAIR THAT GILBERTI INTRODUCED TO THE RING!!!
Raven is barely moving, as Jarrett is on all fours, trying to get to his feet. As this is happening, Gilberti renters, and this time he has Jarrett’s guitar with him. Gilberti hands Jarrett the guitar, but before he can talk… RAVEN LOW BLOWS GILBERTI!!!
As Gilberti crumbles to the mat and rolls to the outside, Jarrett takes a long, hard look at his guitar… AND HE THROWS THE GUITAR DOWN… OPTING TO DO THINGS THE RIGHT WAY!!!
Jarrett roughly yanks Raven to his feet… THE STROKE!!!
NO!!! RAVEN TWISTS OUT…
AND THEN PULLS JARRETT IN FOR THE EVENFLOW!!!
IT CONNECTS!!!
RAVEN HOOKS THE LEG…
THE REG HAS RECOVERED...
1…2…3
…
!!!
Winner: Raven @ 17:00
What an ovation! The reaction is huge as the arena erupts into cheers, Raven coming out of the biggest match of his life as the victor. Raven is given the belt, and he hugs it, before celebrating, although he’s moving rather slowly, still struggling with his left leg.
Regardless, Raven celebrates achieving his destiny. It’s a HUGE title change tonight, and the show ends with Raven standing in the middle of the ring, arms spread wide, title in his possession…
END OF SHOW
