Excitement is in the air, as the moment that everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived. The camera pans around the arena, getting footage of the crowd which is filled to absolute capacity with UWF fans, writers, trash talkers, and Dresden Dose fans alike. As everyone anticipates the action that they've been promised, the titantron screen lights up with this image.
There's a massive positive reaction as the image remains on the screen and is suddenly complimented by the sound of a music track that begins to play over the PA system.
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The song is none other than, "Teardrop" by Massive Attack as the fans' respective curiosities are peaked by it, wondering who will be walking through the curtain. A younger looking man comes walking through the curtain, appearing to be in his early twenties, but no one knows his identity. Regardless, he has a microphone in hand as "Teardrop" fades out to silence.
Chris Dresden: Welcome Smarks and UWF faithful to the Dresden Dose! Now, as you've noticed, the Dose has been downsized recently from appearing twice a week to only appearing once, a suggestion made to me by CaptainxBurnout, who I believe is in attendance here tonight. Since that happened, there has been no Red Version. (What?) No Blue Version. (What?) And as you saw when the Great American Bash edition went up, no Green Version. (What?) Well on next week's edition, we will crown a new mascot for the Dresden Dose! Whoever wins the four-on-four elimination match tonight, that team will compete next week in a fatal-four-way, with the winner becoming the permanent Pokemon to be featured in this article. For some reason, that booking sounds familiar...
Those in the crowd that get what he's referring to laugh.
Chris Dresden: But before we get to that, let's get a bit more audience feedback on the matter. Last week, "Mr. UWF" himself Cwalker as well as Trish Stratus both weighed in on the matter, and the week before that e-fedding legend Slim gave his thoughts, and so far everyone is pulling for Team Pikachu in this match. Well, let's see what Sam Mitchell and The Rey have to say, shall we?
Dresden motions to the titantron screen, where footage of the interview conducted with Sam begins to roll.
Chris Dresden: Who do you think will win the four-on-four elimination match, the team of Pikachu, Blastoise, Charizard, and Mewtwo or the team of Gengar, Venusaur, Electabuzz, and Machoke?
Sam: Gotta be Team Gengar, they're the underdogs in this one, gotta support the underdogs right?
The footage then cuts off and the footage where Rey is asked the same question begins to roll.
Rey: Team Pikachu. What is Machoke going to do? Really I mean he looks cool but seeing who he’s up against what can he fully do. Plus I’ve never liked Electabuzz, and believe it or not was never that big a fan of Venusaur. Plus we got MewTwo and Charizard is a boss, only guy I like on Team Gengar is Gengar.
The footage quits playing as the camera pans back to Dresden in the ring.
Chris Dresden: Well so far there's only one person belonging to the UWF Faithful pulling for the "Deadly Alliance". Let's see...
Suddenly Dresden's mic is cut as he looks confused in regards to what's going on. As he turns to the stage, suddenly a familiar sound to CWA fans rings out.
JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE!
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As many in the audience pop, none other than the former three time CWA World Heavyweight Champion Mankind comes walking out from behind the curtain. Dresden looks happy to see him, but Mankind looks none too pleased as he raises the microphone he's carrying and points at Dresden as his entrance music fades out to silence.
Mankind: I tried to be nice about it, Chris, I tried to be nice. When me and Eddie appeared in your article a few weeks ago asking you to wrong a right, we figured, even though you ran us off, that you're a smart guy, you'll do the right thing. Well apparently we gave you too much credit, because it seems to me you thought what we meant by doing the right thing was turning everyone's favorite Rattlesnake face. And now he's defending his UWF Championship in an Elimination Chamber and our good buddy Stinger's found himself some tag titles that he'll be defending the same night. What about me, Chris? What about Eddie? What about Truth? What about Kane? You've forgotten about all of us. That match tonight could've been some combination of Sting, Austin, Eddie, myself, Truth, Kane, and some other guys you used to play for a short time like John Cena or Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Instead it's Pokemon getting the spotlight. Well I'm not letting it slide again, this'll be the last Dose you ever helm, Chris!
Mankind is joined on the stage by Eddie Guerrero, R-Truth, and Jesse Ventura of R.E.M.E.D.Y. as well as Kane as all five men make their way to the bottom of the ramp and enter the ring. They surround Dresden who looks ready to fight despite the odds, when all of them attack, outnumbering Chris quickly. This goes on for a moment with Dresden getting stomped into the mat, when suddenly..
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The fans in attendance explode as the "Great One" comes sprinting down the ramp into the ring, getting to his feet as the group backs off of Dresden and starts coming for him. Rock catches Kane first and delivers a spinebuster as the Big Red Machine hits the mat hard and rolls out of the ring under the bottom rope. Rock pops back up and hits Eddie with his right, then Truth with his left, then Eddie with his right again, then Truth with his left again, before backing off and hitting both men simultaneously, knocking them backward into the ropes as he charges and clotheslines them to the outside. Ventura grabs him and spins him around but The Rock delivers a knee to the abdomen, then hooks the arm and plants him with a thunderous Rock Bottom. After impact, Mankind runs over looking to reverse the situation into a Double Arm DDT but Dresden stops him and kicks him in the gut, turning and delivering a Stunner! After a moment, the camera pans to all five men exiting up the ramp, and then to Rock and Dresden standing tall. After Mankind and the others have left, Rock and Dresden shake hands and leave themselves as Justin Roberts enters the ring.
DING DING!
Justin Roberts: The following contest is a four-on-four elimination tag team match! Introducing first...
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"Cry Thunder" by Dragonforce begins to play over the PA system as Pikachu comes running out from the backstage happily, stopping on the stage and waving to everyone. Out walks Charizard next, who spreads his wings and emits a short ember into the air. Then comes Blastoise, who flexes his muscles. Lastly, a psychic ball of energy is seen floating down from the rafters and touches the stage where they are standing, dissipating to reveal Mewtwo standing there. All four Pokemon make their way down the ramp as they are cheered heavily and Justin Roberts introduces them.
Justin Roberts: From Professor Oak's Laboratory, Route 24, Cinnabar Island, and Cerulean Cave respectively. Weighing in at a combined weight of 669 pounds, Team Pikachu!
All four enter the ring and each ascend a turnbuckle, posing to the crowd. As they get one more huge cheer, they return to the mat, getting ready for the other participants of the match.
Justin Roberts: And the opponents...
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"Redeemer" by Marilyn Manson begins to play over the PA system as the crowd erupts into vicious disdain, showering the men this theme belongs to before they even arrive on the stage. Regardless of this, Gengar walks out from the back, smiling vindictively as he is followed closely by Electabuzz and Machoke, as well as Venusaur. All four Pokemon make their way down the ramp just as Team Pikachu did as they are introduced.
Justin Roberts: From Maiden's Peak, the Power Plant, Victory Road, and the Hidden Village respectively. Weighing in at a combined weight of 530 pounds, Team Gengar!
All four enter the ring and pose for the crowd, being met with an even worse reception than before, but they shrug it off. Each team decides who will start for them. While this is going on, we are joined by our commentary team for the match.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Hey there, Dosers, "The King" here. I guess this is what I've been relegated to since Booker T took my spot on Tuesday nights.
The Rock: Ah, quit yer whinin', jabroni, you should consider yourself lucky that it was Stone Cold that whooped your monkey ass and not the "Great One".
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Rock, what're you doing out here?
The Rock: Well I'm not sellin' programs, Jerry. The Rock is out here because The Rock does whatever the hell he wants whenever he damn well pleases, and tonight The Rock wanted a front row seat to Team Pikachu putting boots to Team Gengar's asses, so he took one.
Team Pikachu decides that Blastoise will start for them as he remains in the ring while Mewtwo, Charizard, and Pikachu step through the ropes and stand on the ring apron. On the opposite side of the ring, Team Gengar has decided that Electabuzz will start as Venusaur, Gengar, and Machoke step through the ropes and stand on the ring apron. The ring bell sounds again as it's time for the match to start.
DING DING!
Electabuzz wastes no time in going after his opponent as he launches himself into the ropes and uses the momentum to launch himself at Blastoise with a cross body attempt, but Blastoise catches him and reverses into a backbreaker as he drops to one knee. As Electabuzz rolls off of his knee onto the mat, Blastoise thinks quickly as he steps over Electabuzz and wraps his arms around his opponent's head, his hands meeting under Electabuzz's chin as Blastoise sits down on his back and wrenches back.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Camel Clutch! We may see a tap out early on here, Rock!
The Rock: When The Rock looks in that ring and he sees Blastoise beating up on Electabuzz, he thinks of Showdown of Dreams and the match that never was, The Rock versus D'Angelo Dinero.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Why are you bringing that up?
The Rock: Well I was about to make a point before you chimed in, Jerry, don't you ever interrupt The Rock again! As I was saying, The Rock sees himself in Blastoise and The Pope in Electabuzz, because if that match ever happened, this is what it would look like.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: A Camel Clutch? Have either of you ever used that move?
The Rock: You're right to take The Great One's words at face value, King, but in this instance don't take The Rock so literally. What The Rock means is this, if that match happened, in that ring, one...on...ONE, it would be The Rock, The People's Champion, in the driver's seat and Habanero Dinero getting his ass kicked!
In the ring, Electabuzz refuses to tap as Blastoise lets go of the hold and pushes his face into the mat hard. Blastoise stands up and runs into the ropes himself, leaping over Electabuzz when he gets launched off of them as he turns and bounces off the opposite ropes, leaping into the air and connecting with a body splash on his opponent. Blastoise, to the surprise of everyone, kips up as he looks pumped and ready for Electabuzz to get up, who's beginning to stir. As Electabuzz gets up, Blastoise delivers a stiff knee to the abdomen, knocking the wind out of the electric-type as Blastoise places his head between his legs and places his arms around his abdomen, his hands locking at Electabuzz's stomach. Blastoise hoists him up, going for a Gutwrench Powerbomb, and at height of the lift, Electabuzz spits down at Blastoise, connecting with his eye.
Blastoise, acting out of instinct, follows through with the move and connects with tremendous impact but finds himself rolling around on the mat writhing in pain soon after, clutching at his eyes.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Alright, I know getting spit on is disgusting, but isn't he overreacting a bit?
The Rock: Electabuzz used a dirty tactic and put some of his electric power into that saliva.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: So?
The Rock: So Blastoise is weak to electricity, why don't you read your Pokedex entries, King? You're supposed to know about the men in the ring.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Don't you mean monsters?
The Rock: The Rock will come over the arm of this chair at you, don't think he won't.
Blastoise is on his hands and knees, crawling towards the ropes and seemingly struggling to see as Electabuzz gets up and walks over to his corner, tagging in Machoke. The two Pokemon trade places as Machoke goes right after Blastoise, delivering a double axe handle to the upper back, knocking Blastoise flat on his stomach. Machoke begins stomping on the shell of Blastoise, who is actually feeling pain from the attacks due to the brute strength of his opponent. After a moment, Machoke grabs Blastoise by the cannons and pulls him to his feet, leaping into the air and placing his knees against Blastoise's shell, falling back and connecting with a Backstabber that causes Machoke's knees to penetrate the shell of Blastoise!
The crowd gasps as Machoke throws Blastoise off of him, letting his opponent suffer for a moment. Machoke paces back and forth, clearly pumping with adrenaline, but gets tired of waiting on Blastoise to get up as he runs over to his opponent's corner and punches Charizard right in the mouth, knocking him off of the apron. Him and Mewtwo exchange words as Machoke slaps the psychic Pokemon and shoves him off of the apron as well as he crashes on top of Charizard. Pikachu hops down to the ground as Machoke turns to him, wanting no part of the Fighting Pokemon as he then turns to the vulnerable Blastoise, still feeling the effects of the Backstabber.
The crowd begins to chant for the water type brawler as Blastoise is trying to push himself up with his arms. He gets to his feet as Machoke comes firing at him with a Bicycle Kick attempt, but Blastoise sidesteps and Machoke gets hung up in the turnbuckle. Blastoise runs up and delivers a knee to the groin, then begins to undo Machoke's belt, planning to attack him with it.
The Rock: Don't do that, you stupid tortoise!
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Why not, Rock?
Before The Rock can answer, Blastoise removes the belt, folding it in half and clenching it tight in his right hand, pulling back and getting ready to strike when suddenly Machoke turns around and launches himself at Blastoise, delivering a clothesline that causes him to flip backward and land on his stomach. Machoke doesn't let Blastoise breathe as he grabs him by the water cannons again and pulls him to his feet, placing Blastoise's head between his legs, hoisting him up and planting him with a sit-down powerbomb. He stands up and grabs Blastoise around the throat, goozling him and lifting him to his feet, returning his head between his legs as he hoists the big turtle up and delivers another sit-down powerbomb. Blastoise lay there seemingly out of it but Machoke still isn't done as he pulls him to his feet again, putting him in position for a third powerbomb.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: What is going on here, Rock? Machoke can't be stopped!
The Rock: That's why Machoke wears that belt, to control his strength. Without it, well, he's unstoppable.
Machoke plants Blastoise to the mat again, shattering what's left of his shell as Blastoise lies there crying out in pain, but Machoke still isn't done. Finally, Team Pikachu's seen enough as Charizard enters the ring and spears Machoke to the ground, getting to his feet quickly. Machoke kips up to his feet as Charizard throws a punch but Machoke sidesteps it and delivers a headbutt to the nose, drawing blood instantly. Machoke delivers a clothesline that folds Charizard in half as the fire lizard ends up on his face. Mewtwo enters the ring next but Machoke drills him in the face with a big boot, laying him out. He grabs Mewtwo by the tube-like organ running from his upper spinal column to the back of his head and pulls him off the ground, holding him there as Mewtwo struggles to get free. Machoke leaps into the air and falls into a seated position, planting Mewtwo downward into the upper body of Blastoise.
Machoke is up again and grabs Charizard by the wings, pulling him up and placing his head between his legs, going for a piledriver this time. But while this is going on, suddenly Pikachu throws the belt around his waist and snaps it, as Machoke calms down and Charizard gets free, pushing Machoke into the ropes. As Machoke comes off of them, Charizard connects with a Lou Thesz Press, delivering a flurry of punches to the head of the fighting Pokemon. Pikachu has returned to the ring apron as Mewtwo is up and drags Blastoise as close to their corner as possible before returning to the apron himself. In the ring, Charizard gets to his feet and returns to the apron as well as Machoke gets to his feet and looks to prevent the tag as he runs towards Blastoise who is reaching for Mewtwo. Blastoise gets the tag and pulls down the rope, sending Machoke flying to the outside as Mewtwo ascends the turnbuckle to avoid a collision.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Crash and burn!
Mewtwo looks around at the crowd as they pop for what he's suggesting doing. Suddenly, the rest of Team Gengar surrounds Machoke, daring Mewtwo to jump. Mewtwo shrugs and jumps, launching himself at the group with a flying shoulder tackle, knocking himself and the others to the ground. Mewtwo is up and begins trading blows with Gengar as Pikachu and Charizard leap off the apron, taking down Electabuzz and Machoke as they're getting up. Blastoise is trying not to get involved by Venusaur launches his vines outward, wrapping them around Blastoise's neck as he pulls him from the apron and brings him crashing to the floor. Mewtwo notices this and closes his hand, bringing his fingers together as he lifts Gengar into the air, Gengar being surrounded by dark energy as Mewtwo's eyes glow dark blue. Mewtwo then swings his arm to the left, launching Gengar up the ramp, crashing into the screen that appears on the stage as he cracks the screen and falls in a sitting position on the stage itself.
Mewtwo runs over to where Venusaur is and swings his hand downward, slicing through the vines as he delivers a knee to Venusaur's eye and throws him into the steel steps without touching him, in the same fashion he had just thrown Gengar. Mewtwo leaves Electabuzz to his stablemates as he grabs Machoke and rolls him into the ring, following after. Machoke gets to his feet and he and Mewtwo lock up in a test of strength, with Mewtwo delivering a headbutt before Machoke could exert any force, leaping up and wrapping his legs around his opponent's head, swinging his own body downward and executing a beautiful hurracanrana as Machoke is launched through the air and lands hard in a seated position.
Mewtwo gets up and runs into the ropes, launching himself off of them and delivering a kick to the back of the head, as Machoke rocks forward to the point that his forehead touches the mat and then he falls onto his back.
Mewtwo wraps his tail around Machoke's neck, pulling him forceably to his feet and then releases him, leaping into the air and connecting with a standing dropkick that send Machoke staggering back into Team Gengar's corner, but no one's there to tag in. Mewtwo charges across the ring and connects with a splash, turning and hooking Machoke's head under his arm as he runs forward and leaps, connecting with a bulldog.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Mewtwo's laying the Smackdown, Rock!
The Rock: Easy jabroni, not everyone can get away with using The Rock's dialogue.
Machoke tries to push himself up with his arms, but the fatigue from being in the match so long is showing, as Mewtwo does a cutthroat gesture, signaling Machoke doesn't have much longer left in the match. Mewtwo heads over to Machoke and places his head between his legs, placing his arms around his opponent's waist, his hands meeting at the stomach. Suddenly Mewtwo's eyes begin glowing as the two are surrounded with Psychic energy and Mewtwo rolls forward, connecting with a Psychic Canadian Destroyer as the crowd goes ballistic! Mewtwo covers Machoke.
ONE!
TWO!
THR..NO!
Just as the referee is bringing his hand down to count three, Electabuzz enters the ring and hits the referee with a Thunder Punch. The referee goes down as Mewtwo gets to his feet and goes after Electabuzz, who clobbers him in the mouth with a Thunder Punch as well, sending him to the mat. Electabuzz grabs Machoke and drags him over to Mewtwo, throwing his arm over him and waking the referee up, exiting the ring. The referee begins the count.
ONE!
...
...
TWO!
...
...
THREE!
Justin Roberts: Mewtwo has been eliminated!
The crowd boos as Mewtwo rolls out of the ring and makes his way up the ramp to the back. Electabuzz, Venusaur, and Gengar are all on the apron as Machoke is slowly making his way over to his team's corner. On the opposite side of the ring, Charizard goes to step in but he is stopped by none other than Blastoise, who enters the ring and goes after Machoke, unfortunately just in time for Machoke to tag in Electabuzz. Electabuzz enters the ring quickly and goes for a Thunder Punch but Blastoise ducks it, heading into the ropes but as he goes to launch himself off of them, Gengar delivers a punch to the exposed back, sending Blastoise to his knees in agony. As this happens, Electabuzz winds up and clobbers him with a Thunder Punch, knocking him to his back as he drags him to the center of the ring and goes for a pin attempt.
ONE!
TWO!
NO!
The fans in attendance can't believe it as Blastoise gets the shoulder up, throwing Electabuzz off of him. Blastoise gets to his feet, breathing heavily as suddenly, Ash Ketchum comes running down the ramp.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: What's he doing here?
Ash throws a bottle into the ring to Blastoise, who opens it up and downs the contents. Before everyone's eyes, Blastoise's shell begins to grow back, inspiring a pop from all of the fans.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: He can't do that! That's cheating!
The Rock: Machoke should've been disqualified for breaking his shell in the first place and you know it! This match is a combination of wrestling rules and Pokemon rules, and using items is fair, so shut the hell up, mark.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: My name's Jerry.
The Rock: It doesn't matter what your name is, King, how many times must The Rock go over that with you?
With a renewed shell, Blastoise is ready to go as he goes after Electabuzz, grabbing him by the shoulders and bringing him to a vertical base. Electabuzz goes for the Thunder Punch again but Blastoise sidesteps, irish whipping him into the ropes. When Electabuzz comes off of them, Blastoise is there to catch him is he gets as much air as he can, turning and delivering a Double A Spinebuster! Blastoise gets to his feet again as he grabs Electabuzz by the ankle, dragging him towards the nearest turnbuckle. Blastoise heads up to the top and throws his arms out to the side, inspiring a positive reaction from the crowd.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: He can't be serious!
Blastoise leaps from the top and crash lands on top of Electabuzz with a powerful Frog Splash, hooking the leg and going for the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Justin Roberts: Electabuzz has been eliminated!
Electabuzz exits the ring and heads to the back and Blastoise makes the mistake of watching him as he leaves, as the next member of Team Gengar to enter the ring is Venusaur. As Blastoise turns around, he is speared nearly in two by Venusaur as Blastoise lies there holding his ribs. The Full Heal only repaired the broken shell, not the match fatigue, and Venusaur knows this. Venusaur pulls Blastoise to his feet using his vines as the turtle is out on his feet. Venusaur goes for another spear but Blastoise leaps out of the way at the last second and Venusaur is sent running towards the corner of Team Pikachu, where Charizard blasts him with a Flamethrower attack, causing Venusaur to begin rolling around on the mat in agony.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: It's super effective!
The Rock: I will slap the taste out of your mouth right now.
Blastoise is out cold in the ring as Venusaur, after suffering from Charizard's attack, soon finds himself in the same state. The crowd begins a "Blastoise!" chant to try and will him on as the referee has no choice but to begin counting the two Pokemon down.
ONE!
He looks at Blastoise and Venusaur.
TWO!
He examines both Pokemon again, who aren't stirring much, then resumes his count.
THREE!
He repeats the process, as Blastoise has begun to crawl towards his team's corner.
FOUR!
Venusaur has begun to stir.
FIVE!
Blastoise is about halfway to his team's corner as Venusaur has crawled a few steps.
SIX!
Blastoise is three-fourths of the way while Venusaur is twenty-five percent of the way there.
SEVEN!
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Which one of them will be able to tag out?
The Rock: I wish I could tag out.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Well I hate to break it to you, Mr. Hollywood, but this is a wrestling arena not a movie set. Remember wrestling? It's where you got your break. We made you into...
Suddenly a loud thud is heard.
The Rock: The Rock tried to tell you. Why don't ya tell everyone at home how good it is to be the King now, bitch?
In the ring, Blastoise is fingertips away from Charizard while Venusaur is halfway to his team's corner.
EIGHT!
Blastoise gets the tag to Charizard as he leaps over the top rope and runs after Venusaur, who is drawing ever closer to Gengar.
NINE!
Before Venusaur can be counted down, Charizard grabs his leg and pulls him to the center of the ring, applying an Ankle Lock that has the big monster crying out in agony. Charizard quickly tires of the cries as he begins breathing fire onto the plant on Venusaur's head, causing him to begin tapping out frantically.
Justin Roberts: Venusaur has been eliminated!
Venusaur rolls out of the ring under the bottom rope as Machoke launches himself over the top rope at Charizard, clotheslining him to the mat. Machoke kips up and runs across the ring, baseball sliding and kicking Pikachu into the ringside barricade, as Pikachu bounces off with harsh impact. Charizard dives on Machoke, knocking him face first into the turnbuckle, as he grabs him by the back of the head and begins beating his face into the padding repeatedly. As Machoke is dazed, Charizard sweeps the leg from behind, causing Machoke to hit the back of his head on the mat. Charizard exits the ring and checks on Pikachu as Machoke rolls over onto his stomach and begins to army crawl over to his corner.
The Rock: I'd say Machoke's as bad off as you right now, King, wouldn't you?
Jerry stands up in a daze and puts his headset halfway on.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: I'd say you're more like Machoke, Rock, big muscles and nothing else.
The Rock: Just so I'm clear, what exactly are you trying to get across to The Rock?
Jerry "The King" Lawler: That you're overrated and always have been.
The Rock: Excuse The Rock one moment.
The Rock removes his headset and stands up, turns and faces The King, then quickly hooks his arm, lifting him into the air and delivering a Rock Bottom through the announce table! In the ring, Pikachu is on the apron and Charizard is back inside as he begins to stalk Machoke, who is inching ever closer to his corner. Charizard grabs Machoke before he can get there and stands him up, as Machoke turns and drills him in the mouth with a hard right. He smiles as he turns to Gengar, who's standing there with his hand out. Machoke brings his hand down to tag but Gengar drops down from the apron so that Machoke can't, leaving the musclebound fighter looking confused as his remaining partner walks out on the match. Charizard takes advantage of this as he goozles Machoke and delivers a devastating chokeslam. He then makes his way over to the corner and tags in Pikachu, who scurries in and covers Machoke.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Justin Roberts: Machoke has been eliminated!
The focus turns to Gengar who is standing at the top of the stage, looking at the events in the ring. The referee begins the count.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Gengar takes a few steps towards the ring.
FIVE!
SIX!
SEVEN!
Gengar stands at the bottom of the ramp as Pikachu tells him to get in the ring.
EIGHT!
NINE!
Gengar enters the ring breaking up the count as Pikachu runs towards him, where Gengar headbutts him with the spiky part of the top of his head, taking Pikachu to the mat. Charizard has ascended the top rope as he leaps and goes for a 450 splash but as he's in mid-air, Gengar uses Hypnosis, putting him to sleep. As Charizard becomes dead weight, he falls towards the mat and crash lands on top of Pikachu. Gengar rolls Charizard off of Pikachu and goes for the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Justin Roberts: Pikachu has been eliminated!
As the crowd boos and Gengar celebrates what he's done, suddenly he's spun around by none other than Charizard, who delivers a Bite attack. Because this is a Dark type move, Gengar is greatly damaged by it as he falls to the mat. Charizard grabs him by the neck region with both hands and lifts him up, falling forward and delivering a chokebomb. Charizard covers Gengar.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING DING!
Justin Roberts: Gengar has been eliminated! Here are your winners, Team Pikachu!
Suddenly Blastoise and Mewtwo come running down the ramp, entering the ring. All four members of Team Pikachu celebrate their victory, but look at each other with expressions that show they're aware that next week they'll have to wrestle each other, with only one of them being left to represent the Dose.
Well, I hope that you all enjoyed that, it was a lot of fun writing it. And I didn't use anything from previous matches I've written, I wrote all of that from scratch. So my sincerest hope is that when you guys comment on this, you'll have a lot to say about that match. After delivering on that, a normal writer would've signed off and checked in with you next time, but I'm no normal writer. We've still got tons more to cover. Let's talk the July 24th edition of Raw, shall we?
OPENING
Raw opens with the usual pyrotechnics as we are joined by Michael "This John Cena Doll Will Never Know The Pain Of Divorce" Cole and Booker T on commentary. The two men run down the card for the night and already, it's time for our first match!
ZIGGLER VS. STYLES VS. DANIELS
This week was a special edition where the card featured talent not booked for the Great American Bash and that talent only. As a result of this, a lot of fat has had to be trimmed from Tuesday nights. Those included on the chopping block? Dolph Ziggler and AJ Styles. It's a shame because both characters had such promise, and Rated R Superstar was left without competition for this match. It's just a downer all around.
BACKSTAGE PROMO: CHRISTIAN
I would tell you that this is a good promo, but you already know that it is, hopefully because you've read it. If you haven't, you should. Either way, another reason you already know it's a good promo is because Aniking is, as I have pointed out, extremely comfortable in his role on Raw as Christian. This promo is a classic heel promo where Christian discusses the match he had with Stone Cold at the Great American Bash as a travesty, demanding that the footage be reviewed and pointing out things like Austin deserving to be disqualified with the belt going to him. Like I said, classic heel promo, but it's also an Aniking promo as much as it is a Christian promo. Am I saying Aniking thinks it's a travesty that he lost to me? No, but I do believe he feels like he should have won and present in this promo is his hunger to be the winner and become the champion.
EVAN BOURNE VS. EDDIE GUERRERO
Another match that was no-showed on one superstar's part, which is a shame because PegKidFan would've been a strong addition to what it already a stacked fed and he has no-shown as Eddie Guerrero of all people, a character that I have had success with in my own career. On the bright side, even though Pete didn't have to earn his victory, Almost Famous has proven that they get the job done together or singularly. Then again, because of the post-match beating on all three by Roode, maybe Pete no-showed as well, I should've done more research on that. Anyway, Roode beats down all three like they're jobbers and cuts a promo, basically saying that he should've won at the Bash and lays down a challenge for Summerslam, that gets answered by none other than his former tag team partner, the debuting James Storm.
COMMERCIAL ONE
Raw's first commercial of the night is for Lita, who is serving as this week's mascot Diva because of her Raw 1000 appearance. She looked good then and looks good in this picture as well. Honestly, I think Lita looks better than Trish Stratus in terms of now, just based off of that picture of them backstage with the cupcakes, I thought Lita looked better.
BACKSTAGE PROMO: DANIELS
Recent events have been very good for me and to me, as I have been able to help UWF in a lot of ways. The open challenge allowed me to give the rub to guys that were lower on the card, the promo I had with Rock, the promo I wrote with Daniels(didn't make the show), and the promo I wrote with Hawkins(didn't make the show) all did the same thing and were done for the same purpose. Mix that in with the Dose I write each week and the fact that the Daniels/Bully Ray feud I was trying to start has been started, and that's a good month for the Dres in terms of helping people. This promo was very effective in Daniels getting across his frustrations and delivering the necessary warning shot to put his enemy on notice.
HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP: MORGAN(C) VS. HAWKINS
I, much like Cwalker and Tapout himself, wish that the Hardcore Championship would've actually had to been fought over. But this was another match on this card that was plagued by a no-show, and as a result, the Hardcore Championship was handed from champion to challenger. Congrats to Tapout, I just wish it would've been something earned, it's the same way I feel about mine and EoR's Tag Team Championships. Still, it's cool to see you as a titleholder, defend it proudly.
BACKSTAGE PROMO: GOLDUST
Some people knew right away this was Sam, I am not one of those people. It is ironic that he decided to pick up Goldust on Raw, and when you read my Q and A with rawisrey next week, you'll realize why I say that. Gotta say I wish Shark Boy would've stayed around longer, but I welcome Goldust, and hope he will be around for a while to come.
COMMERCIAL TWO
Raw's second commercial of the night is for Friday Night Smackdown, where two questions are posed, one in regard to the identity of the new General Manager and one in reference to the challenge EoR issued to Cwalker. Admittedly, I think EoR's got a bit too big of a head when it comes to his Wolfe, because while it is good, it's not untouchable. But we'll see, maybe the challenge will be accepted.
BACKSTAGE PROMO: AUSTIN & ROCK
I wanted to do a promo with everyone on the card this week, since I'm the champion and this is the week everyone lower on the card gets to prove themselves. Who I ended up doing promos with were Rated R Superstar, Tapout, and as you can see here, Hoov. Had planned on writing a promo with Lewb as well, but I never got around to it, hopefully in the future. Why do I do this? Because I want to see everyone succeed, I want everyone to have fun, and I want to be a fighting champion and help this fed as much as I can. I'm hoping all these promos lead to matches or feuds somewhere down the line, then I can really help you guys.
COMMERCIAL THREE
Raw's third commercial of the night is for this very article, and makes reference to the interview I had with Cwalker. You can check that out and more in the Great American Bash edition, this week is Sam!
BULLY RAY VS. THE ROCK
The finish to this match is the most brilliant thing of all. Daniels has made it known that is to be taken nothing but seriously despite Bully Ray physically dominating him, but when he tries to return the favor, Bully's thinking a step ahead and Daniels ends up helping him win the match. This feud is developing nicely, if it gets a Summerslam match I'd be happy to write it.
COMMERCIAL FOUR
Raw's fourth commercial of the night is for Batman: Arkham City, which is a fantastic game. I hope the rumors are true and they've begun work on a third game, sadly it appears as though the third game will be like the third movie in that we won't be treated to any Joker.
IN-RING PROMO: SCSA, CHRISTIAN, RHODES, MVP, ORTON, LONG
What began as an Austin promo turned into the big Summerslam main event reveal that Cwalker promised, and what a reveal it is. Me defending my UWF Championship against Aniking, rawisrey, MrFetter, albo2, and another opponent to be named in an Elimination Chamber. The fight has already been brought boys as rey and I have trash talked in the thread already, I look forward to seeing the rest of you, who may very well be waiting to see who the sixth guy is.
OVERALL THOUGHTS
I'm disappointed by the participation for this show on the trash talking end, but the fat has been trimmed and therefore, we can expect a better Raw as a result of that. Highlights of the show for me were the beginning of the Daniels/Ray feud and the Summerslam main event reveal, with an honorable mention to the new Hardcore Champion, of course. Can't wait 'til next week. Dresden vs. Rey, baby!
FROM THE VAULT
Let's travel back in time a bit to UCW Smackdown. Playing JBL at the time was Bankise I do believe, and I can't remember who the other user was but his character was Michael McGillicutty, and he no-showed his match. This was the result...
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown, we've already had another exciting edition so far with the bizarre ending to the Jacobs/Knox match and such, and we've still got a lot more to go!
Matt Striker: This next contest has an added appeal King, both competitors are making their Smackdown debut here tonight.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Right you are Matt, and while JBL makes what is also his triumphant return to UCW, this is Michael McGillicutty's first time in the company.
Matt Striker: And he looks to make it count, as he's already in the ring!
The camera pans to show Michael McGillicutty standing inside the ring, looking ready to compete. He looks over at Justin Roberts, who makes the introductions.
Justin Roberts: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is a Singles match! Introducing first from Champlin, Minnesota, weighing in at 224 pounds, he is the son of the legendary Mr. Perfect, Michael McGillicutty!
Michael doesn't pose for the crowd, he just continues to look at the stage with intense focus, resulting in heat from the fans as they booed him. Suddenly a familiar ringing is heard throughout the arena as the titantron lights up.
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The sounds of the New York Stock Exchange bell echo out around the arena. The crowd, who would normally boo this man, instead cheer him since they find him more appeasing than McGillicutty. To the left of stage pulls out a White Limousine with Bull horns on the bonnet. The driver steps out and is dressed head to toe in a black and white tuxedo. He slowly paces along the side of the vehicle and opens the door with the logo of the John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield on it. The door of the limousine swings open with not a sound echoing out from the hinges. The man himself standing at over six feet tall exits his personal limousine. The shined black shoes of the former football star hit the concert. John walks down the length of his limousine and has his cocky smile on his face. He is dressed in his wrestling trunks with a white towel draped around his neck and over his shoulders and is wearing his trademark white cowboy hat. The fans in the crowd now give the former World Champion a mixed reaction. Unaffected by continous heckling, Mr. Layfield carefully walks up the steel steps. Whipping the soles of his shoes on the ring side canvas is JBL. He holds down the ropes and steps through him.
Justin Roberts: And the opponent, currently making his way into the ring, from Wall Street, New York, weighing in at 290 pounds, John...Bradshaw...Layfield!
JBL removes his hat and towel and hands them to the official. The bell is rung as JBL and Michael stand face-to-face. "Who do you think you are?" mouths JBL. "I'm the son of Mr. Perfect" replies Michael with confidence. Michael slaps JBL across the face and points to himself. "I'm bringing perfection to Smackdown!" he shouts as he slaps JBL across the face with his other hand. Michael quickly gets cocky as he uppercuts JBL, leaving him hung up on the ropes. McGillicutty starts firing away with punch after punch to the head then knees him in the stomach, hooking his head and throwing his arm over his shoulder, taking JBL to the mat with a superplex.
Matt Striker: Shades of the great Mr. Perfect.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: No offense Matt, but he's not looking so great nowadays. The guy had one match on iMPACT and hasn't been seen since.
Michael picked up JBL and whipped him face first into the corner, charging and hitting him in the back. JBL cried out in pain as Michael delivered several stomps, bringing his opponent to his knees. Michael climbed up to the ropes and came down onto JBL, driving the point of his knee into the top of his head. JBL fell flat on the mat as McGillicutty stood facing the turnbuckle. He turned around and stomped on the ankle of his opponent with great force, then delivered a few more stomps before pulling a wobbly JBL to his feet and planting him with a spinebuster. Michael rolled JBL over on his face and placed a knee on his back, grabbing his wrists as he looked around at the crowd, teasing pulling back. Before he could JBL tightened his wrists to break the grip and pushed himself up with his arms, knocking McGillicutty to a sitting position as he got to his feet and turned around to face him.
Jerry "The King" Lawler: Yeah! Time to squash this McGillibuggy!
Matt Striker: What has gotten into you tonight?
JBL started walking towards his opponent, who dove at his leg to clip the knee as JBL fell to the mat, catching himself with his hands. Michael came off the ropes with a senton, landing on JBL's back and bringing him to the mat on his face. Michael stomped on the back of JBL as he tried to get to his feet again. JBL got to the ropes and climbed to his feet, all the while being kicked in the back. The kicking continued as JBL spun and hit Michael in the side of the head with the point of his elbow. He headbutted him a few times as the two came walking out of the corner then whipped him into the ropes. JBL connected with the Clothesline From Hell to a big gasp from the crowd and covered.
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Justin Roberts: Here is your winner, John Bradshaw Layfield!
JBL celebrated for a moment then exited the ring, holding his back in pain as he went up the ramp.
TESTING GROUND
This week's Testing Ground comes from the E-Fed Testing Ground on PWMania. I had some free time one day so I decided I would give "Macho Man" Randy Savage a try. Here's what came of that attempt:
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The fans in attendance were in disbelief as they cheered and yelled as loud as they could, chanting his name. As his music cut out, their cheers became more audible as he silently listened until they gradually began to die out, before eventually stopping and allowing him to speak.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage: Ooooooooooh yeeeeeeah! I can see the madness is still alive in each and every one of your hearts, and for that, I wanna thank you.
They began to chant "Thank you Macho", clapping five times between each time they said it. He was visibly moved as he continued.
"Macho Man" Randy Savage: You see, it's been a long time since I stepped foot in a wrestling ring or even an arena where anything close to wrestling was going on and that's because, for reasons never explained, Vince McMahon always had a problem with yours truly. Ooh yeah, he did.
But fret not, because after so many long years, it's time for the Macho Man to climb back between those ropes and bring back something that's been lacking in the business for too long, the madness! You see, I was just sitting at home when Mr. McMahon called me up. I thought maybe he wanted me to sign on for another toy or DVD to be made, but to my surprise he wanted to bury the hatchet, and he offered me a job.
Raw, Smackdown, iMPACT, it doesn't matter where the "Macho Man" goes, and it doesn't matter who the "Macho Man" faces, because there will be one constant in effect through it all. I'm gonna step in that ring time after time and I'm going to show them what this sport is all about. Then, one elbow drop later, that's gonna be all she wrote! UCW, look out because I'm comin' reeeeeeeeal soon. Ooh yeah, dig it!
Macho Man walks out of the shot and the screen goes blank, the fans still cheering him.
The "Testing Ground" and "From The Vault" are always a lot of fun because it lets me display some of my old work, good or bad, and as Chase put it, gives insight into what everyone was doing at the time. Let's talk the July 27th edition of Smackdown now.
OPENING
Lookie who's got a new banner. Smackdown opens up with none other than Y.E.S., who are out to brag about their ridding of Desmond Wolfe as the general manager of the Friday night program. Just as the two go to appoint themselves as the new general managers, they are interrupted by Sting, who informs them the position will be filled by Jim Cornette for the time being. Sting issues a challenge for a UWF Tag Team Championship match for Summerslam, which Y.E.S. accepts, and then get beaten down by Joe for their troubles.
Oh the irony that Rey and I are booked against each other twice at Summerslam as well as this week on Raw. When you read the Q & A I did with him next week, you'll see why I say that.
BACKSTAGE PROMO: JUSTICE LEAGUE
I figured that it would only be a matter of time before Rey Mysterio formed either a tag team or a stable, and we are certainly heading in that direction as the European Champion Rob Van Dam and his manager Bill Alfonso have joined Mysterio to form what will be known as the Justice League. I thought this was a cool idea and it was well executed, Superhero Mysterio continues to develop greater brilliance by the week.
BRAY WYATT VS. STING
I was hopeful that we could've gotten more than one a piece in, especially since the last time we collided we went 3-3. But it appears we both had a busy week and it could only go to 1-1. I had time to get a second one in, but I feared I may have been past the deadline so I didn't write one. I like the way the finish is done, as it doesn't make either Sting or Wyatt look weak. Sting gets his win, but only because he gets attacked by the members of Y.E.S., who get revenge for Joe's attack on them earlier.
BACKSTAGE PROMO: JOHN CENA
Blizzard's Cena is so much fun to read, because he has his portrayal of the man down to a tee, you can hear Cena's voice as you're reading the words. Cena discusses losing at the Bash, but points out that loss means nothing because he's coming after DiBiase and Big Show.
IN-RING PROMO: EDGE
Slim's Edge is someone that you can really get behind. As he talks about Daniel Bryan and Damien Sandow not having enough, despite beating him cheaply, you believe that he's taking it in stride. As he discusses taking on the next challenger whoever it is, you look forward to it and anticipate who it's going to be. I personally can't wait to see who Edge goes up against next because I want to see the master at work with his new character, who he's doing a fine job with, I might add. Promo of the Week.
COMMERCIAL ONE
Smackdown's first commercial of the night is for Trish Stratus. When she first went brunette, I thought she looked better but looking at this picture, she may have looked better blonde.
BACKSTAGE PROMO: JEFF HARDY
I was under the impression that Jeff was a heel. He comes off very face in this promo, which is a very captivating promo by the way, regardless of its length.
BACKSTAGE PROMO: CENA, MARIA, BIG SHOW
Cena makes out with Maria, Big Show arrives, the two trade words, Cena gets knocked out. That's the summary of events. Short, sweet, simple, but effective in furthering the feud, which I like. Big Show acting as DiBiase's muscle will have nothing but positive payoff for Prodigy.
JEFF JARRETT VS. ALBERTO DEL RIO
The commentary on this match was certainly a highlight, it made a good match into a great one. The finish to this one comes when the Justice League comes down and provides the distraction, allowing Jarrett to finish off Del Rio with the Stroke. Justice has been served.
COMMERCIAL TWO
Smackdown's second commercial of the night is for Tuesday Night Raw and its new banner, which features WWE Raw's new logo. Aries and Barrett have been replaced by Hawkins and Punk, but Austin remains, baby, yes!
BACKSTAGE PROMO: DEAN AMBROSE
I didn't notice that Ambrose was on a losing streak until he pointed it out. It's unfortunate but at the same time it's good motivation for the character, there's a lot of material in that circumstance, so much so that turning your luck around is a matter of when instead of if, provided you know how to turn the situation into good material, which many of us do.
TED DIBIASE VS. ZACK RYDER
I gotta say DiBiase with that championship is a nice sight, it looks legitimate. This match proves why it's the main event of the evening with it's quality with DiBiase getting another win thanks to the Big Show. Thanks for coming, Zack, you put up quite a fight. Match of the Week.
COMMERCIAL THREE
Smackdown's third commercial of the night is for UWF Summerslam, what is already shaping up to be a massive event. Kudos to whoever made the poster, I'm drawing a blank right now.
STEEL CAGE: BATISTA VS. DEAN AMBROSE
No matter who you are on Smackdown, being in a Steel Cage with Batista is not somewhere you want to be, it likely won't end well. But the former World Champion defied the odds and handed the Animal a loss. Most noteworthy about this is the announcement that followed that, in response to Raw's Chamber, Smackdown will have a TLC Money in the Bank match for Summerslam featuring Edge, Bray Wyatt, Jeff Hardy, Zack Ryder, Rey Mysterio, and Batista. Huge opportunity for Sam, Lewb, and Andrew to get another shot and a huge opportunity for Chase, Tapout, and Slim to get their first shot.
This intrigues be because having a MitB holder always makes things more interesting and Smackdown will have this as well as its World Heavyweight Championship match, which I'm guessing will be DiBiase vs. Cena.
OVERALL THOUGHTS
Very promo heavy but that's to be expected since it's the first show after the Bash. A lot of good insight from all the KotM competitors in regards to how they feel about not winning the championship, and three matches were announced for Summerslam. All in all, a good show.
Now we're going to close out this week's edition of the Dose with the Q & A feature of our show with, as promised, Sam as the guest!
Q: Sam, thank you for taking the time to do this interview. Welcome to the Dresden Dose!
Pleasure is all mine my friend, big fan of the show.
Q: You and I have quite the history in e-feds. Austin and Shark Boy have tagged a few times, we feuded briefly, Austin and Sheamus had a bit of a blood feud, you wrote for my Mankind in CWA, and I wrote for your Kevin Thorn in UWA and CWF, we even tried to start a fed of our own once.
Yeah we always seem to be paired up either as a team or against one another and I personally think you're my greatest opponent in e-feds. You always drive the best out of me, as we seen the other week when it was Bray Wyatt Vs Sting on Smackdown, I thought that was great. I just hope that after your finished with all these tag team shenanigans, I hope ends up a proper feud.
Q: You've been e-fedding for quite some time, but I feel like UWF has been your most successful run. Would you agree or disagree and why?
Yeah I'd probably agree. It's probably the first time in a long time that I've been consistent. I mean I've been around now for 4 and a half years, that's a long time and I've been on and off for a lot of that time, but this time around I've been focusing in a lot more on TTing consistently and that's led to some fantastic success here.
Q: What made you decide to pick up Bray Wyatt?
It was sort of on a whim really. I think I was discussing with Tom (effectsofraven) about who I should bring in. I was honestly going to be either Ryback w/ Jim Cornette... or 'The Model' Rick Martel. I then stumbled across Bray Wyatt, showed our dear Thomas, who then was like 'you should play him', so I gave it a shot and suddenly, it clicked. Apparently being a crazy southern zealot comes natural.
Q: Now to the Raw side of things. What made you drop Antonio Cesaro and return to portraying Shark Boy?
Probably a bad decision looking back actually as I'm now having trouble getting going with Shark Boy again. But it was just a combination of my short sightedness, not looking to the future far enough and just feeling it was over for Cesaro after losing the Euro title. And I was also just a little bit bored of him if I'm honest, but you never know, I might bring him back sometime in the future as I can honestly say he was one of my most successful characters.
Q: As we all know, you are the man behind CWA. What is your fondest memory of that period of your career? (or memories if several things come to mind)
Y'know, just getting it off the ground was the fondest memory. That first show I feel, is still one of the best weekly shows you'll see. We had a five man elimination ladder match, which I invented... I think... or at least brought to the e-feds we know which was won by Bingo. We had a couple of matches written by Rey which were typically tREYmendous and I just think it was a great show. Other than that, obviously The Main Event was the big one, and some of the matches I got to write in that time as well. Most involving your insanely good Mankind I might add... including a Falls Count Anywhere match where I believe we killed off Wade Barrett for good.
Q: If you could go back and do anything different, would you, and what would it be?
Again, consistent. I would just like to have been more available, less disappearing for times which I know frustrated people, and hindered the e-fed in the long run.
Q: Out of all the characters you've ever played, who was your favorite and why?
There are three characters that hold a place in my heart, Sheamus, Shark Boy and Jack Swagger. I wouldn't dare play Jack Swagger again after seeing some of the more recent takes on the character but back in ETW, I had a run with Swagger that really brought me up to a level I wasn't before at, I held the TV Title for 135 days. Shark Boy... well he was just too damn fun to play and you know Sheamus well enough to know that I loved playing that guy.
Q: What do you hope to get out of your UWF run?
Enjoyment, first and foremost. And y'know, you never stop trying to get the big one, which I've only ever had twice, with Sheamus... BEFORE YOU TOOK THE BELT AWAY... and Kevin Thorn in CWF, for being around so long I haven't really gotten the big one so much, but hopefully now I'm here usually every week, I can get myself into contendership. If not?, well at least I still get to have fun, and hopefully some engaging storylines.
Q: I know you're a big Sonata Artica fan, but surprisingly none of your characters have had anything by them for their entrance theme. Why is that?
I just don't think that any of my characters suit that style of music, I once however used Manowar... as the opening theme to a CWF show... which is completely ridiculous, because Manowar are completely ridiculous. Just don't think the music fits that's all.
Q: Do you think that it's easier to play a face or a heel and why?
Having played both, I have to say I find it easier to be a heel. It just comes naturally, probably because I'm such a nice guy y'know? 
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Q: I've always been intrigued by your Shark Boy, what is it that made you decide to play "Stone Cold" Shark Boy, so to speak?
It literally just came down to a conversation I was having... I think with Vita. Where I was struggling to come up with anyone to play and I just saw the Shark Boy character on TV and decided... I'm doing that. And jumped on it.
Q: You and EoR are good friends, and as a result of mine and EoR's friendship, you and I developed one. Why do you think we all click so well?
It's hard to say really. I think it's because we're all pretty similar... but different all the same. I think it's just through working with each other, whether it be in writing together or TTing with each other, we've always ended up together and we all ended up friends through familiarity.
Q: If you could feud with anyone right now, who would it be and why?
Tough one, because there's just so many great characters in UWF right now. Maybe finish up Sting/Bray Wyatt. Maybe a Cena/Wyatt feud because I feel it would make sense and I love Blizzard's John Cena. On Raw... I'd have to say Cody Rhodes. Rey has been so consistent with the guy, and has to be in line for a shot at your title by now surely... maybe I can distract him for ya :
Q: Slim's Mordecai versus your Kevin Thorn, who would win?
One's a former World Champion in CWF and TV Champion in UCW. Who, btw, had a WCW World Title match against Slim's Rock way back. But in saying that, the other one is Slim and his Mordecai loved Beethoven and I love me some Beethoven's 7th... so y'know, probably Slim. But it'd be an interesting battle to say the least.
Q: Raw or Smackdown and why?
Smackdown, and it's not a knock on Raw because CWalker, I love ya man, no homo. But I just feel more at home on Smackdown, I've always really been on Smackdown, and it just suits my real life schedule a little bit better as well, being a busy weekend type of guy.
Q: If you were Mr. Money in the Bank, would you want a shot at DiBiase's World Heavyweight Championship or my UWF Championship, why, and as what character?
Honestly, I would wait for a face to be champion before cashing in. I'm not a big fan of heel/heel and would prefer to cash in on someone who is a face and then we can have a bumper feud over the belt into the next PPV and get something from it that makes a bit more sense. But, seeing as Ted just won his title, and you've had yours for a while... I'd have Bray Wyatt come on over to Raw and cash in on Ol' Stone Cold. I'm imagining that the MITB is cross brand btw.
Q: Lastly, I'm not a doctor but I play one on the internet...
That's not true, you play Stone Cold Steve Austin. He ain't no doctor!.
Well that's going to do it for the Dose this week, folks. Don't forget to leave some in-depth comments so we can get some discussion going, like it if you enjoyed what you read, rep me if you were really impressed, and don't forget to tune in next Sunday, August the 5th! July 31st Raw review, August 3rd Super Smackdown review, From The Vault: Deuce and Domino vs. Beer Money, Q & A: rawisrey, Testing Ground: Cody Rhodes, Match of the Week, Promo of the Week, and Pikachu vs. Mewtwo vs. Blastoise vs. Charizard to crown the permanent Dresden Dose mascot! Until then, the doctor is out!
