4CW: From the Vault - 29th September, 2013

The camera opens up to the From the Vault studio, with James Roberts leaning against the desk.

Roberts: Welcome to 4CW: From the Vault, where we take you back to 4CW’s past.  We are currently on the highway to Hell, as the 4CW calendar nears the annual Gallows End.  And as part of our special Gallows End month, we take a look at Gallows End 2004, with three of the biggest matches of the show.

To start, we have the precursor to the Gallows Pole match.  This was the “Noose on a Pole” match, between Cocozo and Vell.  By Gallows End 2005, the match had become the Gallows Pole match we all know and love.

Secondly, we have the 4CW Havoc Cup Champion Auctioneer taking on 4CW World Heavyweight Champion and 4CW Hall of Famer [chux] McCool in a Falls Count Anywhere match for [chux]’s championship.

And finally, the first ever Thirteen Ghosts Gauntlet match, one of the most gruelling matches in 4CW.

4CW Gallows End 2004
Commentators: Scott Phoenix, Ray Jeffrey & Tyler Smith

Match #1: Noose on a Pole Match
Cocozo vs. Vell

Phoenix: Our next match is the noose on a pole match. As the ring side crew sets it up, we will talk about Vell and Cocozo. This feud started at the last Havoc Cup, when Cocozo eliminated Vell. A angry Vell distracted Cocozo, causing him to be eliminated. The then had a match the following week, which Vell won in what some considered an upset. They will now face each other in this unique match.

Smith: The noose on a pole match will go as follows. The noose will be hung from the pole. Whoever can get to it first can use it however they wish. There are no countouts, no disqualifications. There must be a winner in this match.

Loveless: Our next match is the noose on a pole match. Introducing first, with Roxy...COCOZO!!!
The lights dim in the 4CW arena. The crowd is silent as an aqua smoke filters through out the stage. "Rearanged" by Limp Bizkit begins and blasts throughtout the arena but is only deafened by the crowds cheers and screams for Cocozo. Cocozo slowly steps out of the smoke and onto the stage, he looks around from left to right the Roxy steps out and grabs Cocozo's arm. Cocozo looks stunning in his black leather boots and his black pants with blue barbed wire imprint. He looks left then right with a cocky look on his face then starts to strut down the stage towards the ring. He enters the ring and moves the rops down to allow Roxy to come in. He then leans onto a turnbuckle waiting for his opponent, looking at the noose hanging from the pole.

Loveless: And his opponent...VELL!!!

The lights dim down, then suddenly "Blind" by korn blast through, those now-unforgettable words come through. "ARE YOU READY!?" triggering a white explosion from the ground up. In the middle of this explosion, Vell's body is thrown up into the air. He comes down, throwing his puts both fists into the air. Vell heads down the ramp, touching the hands of his fans, then he slides into the ring, his legs swinging him into a stand. He goes to the ropes, standing one leg on the bottom rope, and the other on the second rope. He puts up one hand, before jumping off and moving to the center of the ring, staring straight at Cocozo.

Smith: No love lost between these two, this match will be intense.

The bell rings, and Cocozo and Vell lock up in a collar and elbow tie up. The push back and forth, with Cocozo gaining the early advantage, locking Vell in a headlock. He throws Vell towards the ropes, and on the return, Vell surprises Cocozo with a dropkick. Vell stands over Cocozo, who backs into the corner, propping himself up. Vell runs toward Cocozo, leaping in the air with a splash onto Cocozo, who falls to the mat.

Phoenix: It look like Vell is going to try and get the noose!

Vell runs over to the corner, and climbs it, going for the noose. His fingertips touch it, but he does not grab it because Cocozo clubs him in the back, and powerbombs him off the top rope. Cocozo picks up Vell in a front face lock, and lifts him up in the air, holding him there for several seconds, and then falls backwards with the suplex. Cocozo grabs the leg of Vell, and drops an elbow onto the leg. He then puts a single leg boston crab on Vell, sitting back, making the hold more effective.
Smith: Good idea by Cocozo. If Vell can’t stand, he can’t climb the turnbuckle.

Cocozo lets go of the hold, and makes his way to the pole. He climbs to the top rope, and tries to pull the noose off. Just as he is about to, Vell clubs Cocozo in the back, and climbs up to the second rope, and backdrops Cocozo into the ring.

Phoenix: Both men have come up a bit short when going for the noose. I wonder who will get to it first?

Vell picks up Cocozo, grabbing him for a backdrop. He throws him to his left side, hooking his arm around the neck of Cocozo, with a modified chokeslam.

Phoenix: Vell-o-Plex! Vell is going for the noose!

Vell climbs to the pole, and grabs the noose, pulling it off. He jumps off, and wraps the noose around the neck of Cocozo, choking him. Vell ties the noose to the ropes, and slides to the outside, where he grabs a steel chair. He slides back into the ring, and slams the chair across the head of Cocozo. Vell then slams the chair onto the leg of Cocozo. Vell throws the chair down, and unties Cocozo, holding onto the end of the noose. Vell throws Cocozo towards the ropes, and attempts to closeline him, but Cocozo ducks under it, going behind Vell, and hits him with a German suplex. Cocozo takes the nose off from around his neck, and uses it to tie Vell’s arms behind his back. Cocozo then starts kicking Vell in the gut several times. Cocozo then picks up Vell, placing him on his shoulders in a fireman’s carry and spins Vell in front of him, falling with him for a reverse ddt. Cocozo grabs the steel chair and walks over to Vell, and slams it onto the leg of Vell. Cocozo then opens the chair, placing it on the ankle of Vell, and climbs to the second rope, jumps off stomping on the chair, injuring Vell’s ankle.

Phoenix: Cocozo just could have broken Vell’s ankle. This gives him a major advantage.

Cocozo goes to the second rope again, and jumps off, stomping on the chair, as Vell screams in pain. Cocozo removes the chair, and puts an ankle lock on the injured ankle.

Jeffrey: Make him tap!!!

Cocozo twist the ankle even more, as Vell tries to block out the pain. He tries to make it towards the ropes, but Cocozo pulls him back to the center of the ring., and lets go of the hold, and places Vell on his back. Cocozo climbs to the top rope, and jumps off with a corkscrew moonsault, crashing down onto Vell.

Jeffrey: Flight of the Phoenix! It’s all over!

Cocozo goes for the cover.

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Kick Out!!!

Somehow Vell kicks out, much to the dismay of Cocozo. He slides to the outside and reaches underneath the ring, and pulls out a table. He puts it in the ring, and then climbs in. He goes to pick up Vell, who kicks Cocozo in the head, he then leg trips Cocozo, and finally gets the noose off from around his arms. He sets the table up in the corner, and picks Cocozo up, and throws him towards it, but Cocozo reverses it, sending Vell crashing into it. Cocozo grabs Vell up from the remains of the table, and grabs the injured leg of Vell, and dragon screws him to the mat, still holding onto the leg. He turns Vell over onto his stomach, and puts him in the ankle lock.

Phoenix: Vell is again in the ankle lock. Can he get out of it again?

Vell fight to get to the ropes, and just as he gets there, Cocozo pulls him to the center of the ring, and drops to the mat, and locks his legs around Vell’s. With nowhere to go, Vell has no choice but to tap.

Loveless: Here is your winner by submission...COCOZO!!!

Phoenix: Cocozo with an impressive victory here tonight.

Match #2: 4CW World Heavyweight Championship: Falls Count Anywhere Match
[chux] McCool vs. The Auctioneer

Loveless: It is time for our main event of the evening. I have just been told that it will be a falls count anywhere match! Introducing first, he is the reigning Havoc Cup Champion…THE AUCTIONEER!!!

The lights go out as "Watching Me Fall" by The Cure comes up over the PA. A single spotlight moves from the center of the ring up the entranceway to reveal The Auctioneer standing in the middle of the stage holding his beloved gavel, his long black duffel coat fluttering and his Yin/Yang mask covered by his wide brimmed hat and his head is bowed. He puts one foot forward and with a chopping motion of his hand fireballs erupt from around the stage and he then makes my slow walk to the ring with lights flickering ala Stings Black and White entrance. He ascends the steps and enters the ring through the ropes. He makes his way to the middle of the ring and holds his gavel aloft and then brings it crashing to the mat as fireballs shoot from the four ringposts and the lights spring up.

Loveless: And his opponent, being led to the ring by Star, he is the 4CW World Heavyweight Champion…[CHUX]!!!

Woaaahh Yeeeaaaahhhhhh!" The arena lights go down, music plays, [chux] walks out to the stage, stands in the center and pushes his arms out to his sides. As he does this pyro shoots out in waves to each side. [chux] then walks down to the ring, sometimes slaps a few hands at ringside. He climbs into the ring, and hands the belt to the ref.

Phoenix: Both men have to be a bit unsettled at the announcement of this match being a falls count anywhere match.

The bell rings, and [chux] and the Auctioneer start trading blows, hitting each other back and forth. The Auctioneer blocks a punch from [chux], and kicks [chux] in the stomach, and lifts him up in a gorilla press position, benching him several times, and dropping him down to the mat behind his back. The Auctioneer then kicks [chux] several times in the chest while he is down, and drops a leg over the his chest. The Auctioneer grabs [chux] and throws him over the top rope, and to the outside. The Auctioneer slides to the outside, and receives a punch to the face from [chux]. Who then grabs the arm of The Auctioneer, and whips him towards the ring steps, causing a loud “bang” that echoes throughout the arena. [chux] grabs The Auctioneer, and bangs his head off the ringpoast. He then grabs him by the head, and drags him back into the ring, positioning The Auctioneers head on the outside of the ring. [chux] climbs to the apron, and does a front flip, that ends with his leg going across the throat of The Auctioneer. He pulls The Auctioneer out onto the floor, and drags him toward the stage entrance.

Phoenix: [chux] is taking The Auctioneer to the stage, and that big hangman’s plank. What is he going to do?

[chux] whips The Auctioneer into the wooden stage. The Auctioneer hits the wooden supports, causing the stage to buckle, and then fall onto him.

Smith: [chux] just destroyed that stage and The Auctioneer in the process.

[chux] runs over, moving shards of wood off the body of The Auctioneer. He finally gets to The Auctioneer, and goes for the cover.

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3..Kick Out!!!

Phoenix: He kicked out! How in the hell did he do that?

[chux] grabs the Auctioneer, and picks him up, walking him to the backstage area, slamming his head off of some metal cases that are on the ground. The reach the backstage area, and [chux] sees a table. He punches The Auctioneer, and places him on it. [chux] then climbs on the table, and places the Auctioneer in a standing head scissors. He tries to pick The Auctioneer up, but only gets him up halfway, as The Auctioneers legs fall back to the table. The Auctioneer backdrops [chux] off of the table, and sends him to the hard floor. The Auctioneer jumps off the table, dropping an elbow onto [chux]. The Auctioneer goes for the cover.

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Kick Out!!!

[chux] kicks out, as The Auctioneer looks around, searching for something to use. In the distance, he sees a chair. The Auctioneer grabs it, and makes his way back to [chux], who has now made it to his feet. The Auctioneer swings the chair, hitting [chux] in the head, sending him back to the floor. The Auctioneer goes for the pin.

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Kick Out!!!

The Auctioneer pounds the ground in anger, and gets up, and drags [chux] along on the ground, pushing a door open, taking him into a loading dock. He takes [chux] over to a stack of wooden pallets. He grabs one, and holds it high over his head. Just as he is about to drop it onto [chux], [chux] jumps up, and dropkicks The Auctioneer in the chest, causing the pallet to drop. The Auctioneer goes to punch [chux], but hits air as [chux] ducks under it, and jumps off the pallets, and turns in mid air, locking his legs around the head of the Auctioneer, and falling backwards with a hurricanranna, holding for the cover.

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Kick Out!!!

The Auctioneer kicks out, sending [chux] flying off of the cover. [chux] runs over and grabs a mop from a mop bucket, and runs over to The Ambassador.

Jeffrey: It’s Moppy!

[chux] puts the long mop handle around the neck of The Auctioneer, and stands side by side with him. He locks his legs around the Auctioneers, and falls backwards with a Russian leg sweep with the mop handle. [chux] looks over and sees a door marked ‘outside’. He smiles, and drags The Auctioneer to the door, and opens it up. It is dark, and some street lights are on. A water fountain is in the center of the area. [chux] brings The Auctioneer out, and slams his head off of the lightpost. The Auctioneer staggers backward, and [chux] dropkicks him in the back, sending him back into the ringpost. [chux] grabs The Auctioneer from behind and takes him into a schoolboy pin.

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Kick Out

The Auctioneer kicks out, as [chux] looks around for something to use, and sees a trash can. He runs over and grabs it. He turns around, ad is met with a boot to the face from The Auctioneer, sending the trashcan into the face of [chux]. The Auctioneer picks up the trashcan, and hits [chux] with it several times, denting the can to the point of it looking like a crushed pop can. The Auctioneer picks [chux] up, and looks over towards the water fountain. He takes [chux] over to it, and lifts him up, positioning him for Going, Going, Gone. But before he can finish the move, [chux] flips forward, and elbows The Auctioneer in the gut, and places him in a bulldog position. He runs forward, up the center of the fountain, and falls backwards, into a falling ddt.

Phoenix: Flare by [chux]! What a unique way to do it too!

[chux] goes for the cover.

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3…Kick Out!!!

Smith: WHAT!? How did he do that!?

[chux] seems to be thinking the same thing, as he picks The Auctioneer, and gets behind him, and tries to pick him up for a belly to back suplex, but Auctioneer blocks it, elbowing the head of [chux]. The Auctioneer picks [chux] up for Going, Going, Gone. He holds him there for several seconds, then drives his body to the ground, [chux];s head hitting the ground.

Jeffrey: It’s all over! New Champion! He goes for the cover!

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Jeffrey: New Champ in two seconds…

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Jeffrey: One more!

3…Kick Out!

Jeffrey: Fuck! How!?

The Auctioneer looks at the ref, screaming at him, saying it was “three”. The Auctioneer turns and looks at [chux], who looks to be in another place. He drags him over to the fountain, and prepares to give him his finisher again. He places [chux] up on his shoulders, but [chux] slides out, and is behind Auctioneer. He pushes the Auctioneer into the center of the fountain, and as he turns around, receives a superkick, sending him to the ground.

Phoenix: [chux] with a great counter…wait, what is he doing?

[chux] has climbed to the top of the fountain, and is standing over the body of The Auctioneer.
Smith: He’s not going to do what I think he is going to do is he?

Jeffrey: Well, I don’t think he went up there for the view.

[chux] jumps off the top rope, doing a back flip, crashing down hard onto The Auctioneer with a perfect shooting star press.

Phoenix: A SUPER SHOOTING STAR PRESS!!! [chux] holds for the cover!!!

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Loveless: Here is your winner, and still 4CW Heavyweight Champion…[CHUX]!!!

Match #3: The Thirteen Ghosts Gauntlet Match

Phoenix: [chux] wins an amazing match. And for not knowing who he was facing until after the first match, I say he did a good job.

Jeffrey: Why don’t you just go and kiss his ass Scott!
Loveless: The following contest is the 13 Ghost Gauntlet match! Two men shall start off, and when one man is either pinned or submits, a new man will enter the contest. Introducing first...

Cowboys From Hell blares over the P.A. The fans erupt with boos. Even though it has been awhile since we heard the music, everyone remembers quite vividly.

Loveless: ...Stephen Penance!!!

Penance enters the ring and flips the bird to the people in the front row. Penance grabs a microphone and begins to speak.

Penance: It has been some time, hasn’t it?
The fans boo even louder.

Phoenix: Last time we saw Penance, he was cleaning shit from stalls!

Penance: We’ll I’m back, and ready to take control once again! I am going to single handedly eliminate 12 other men and win this thing! And there is not a damn thing you or anybody else can do ab–

Voice: Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Lord Skywolf steps out through the curtains to a deafening cheer from the crowd.

Lord Skywolf: Don’t get ahead of yourself now. Your first, and may I add, only opponent for tonight is going to rip through you like your finger through toilet paper! And unlike you he is going to clean up afterwards! Your opponent, and number two entrant into the 13 Ghost Gauntlet is none other than....ME!!!

Stephen Penance’s eyes light up like a Christmas tree after the announcement is made, as Skywolf runs down the aisle and slides into the ring. Penance attacks Skywolf as he enters the ring, but the owner is quick to his feet as both men pound away at each other. Skywolf takes charge with several right hands that force Penance back into the corner. Skywolf continues to hammer away at Penance. The owner whips Penance into the opposite corner and runs after, connecting with a brutal clothesline in the corner. Skywolf, following up, hits a DDT, dropping Penance right on the top of his head.

Phoenix: Skywolf is owning Penance!

Jeffrey: What are you talking about? Penance is the master of Skypup!

Smith: What match are you watching, Ray?

Skywolf scoops up his opponent and slams him hard to the canvas, following up with a leg drop across Penance’s throat. The owner picks up Penance and knees him in the stomach before throwing him to the mat with a gut-wrench suplex. Cover.

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No! Kick out!

Lord Skywolf lifts Penance and sends him into the ropes. Upon his return, Skywolf takes Penance down with an arm drag into an armbar. Skywolf wrenches on his arm as Penance squeals in agony. Penance manages to regain his footing but is still locked into the arm lock. Penance maneuvers himself behind Skywolf and reverses into a behind back arm hold. Skywolf goes for the elbow from behind, but Penance ducks it and hits a bridged suplex with Skwolf’s arm behind his back.

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No! Kick out!

Smith: These men do not have a good strategy in this match. Especially being the first two combatants in this thing and still having to go through another 11 men! If you can’t beat your opponent without taking too much of a beating, you may as well give up and save yourself serious injury!

Phoenix: I agree with you Tyler, but it is about more than health. It goes far beyond that. This is about glory! And in this case, personal agenda!

Penance picks Skywolf up to his feet and bends him over, putting his head between his legs. Penance pulls on the tights of his opponent and drives his skull into the mat with a piledriver. Cover!

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No! Kick out!

Penance pounds the mat in frustration and gets to his feet and begins to stomp away at his resilient opponent. Penance picks Skywolf up and sends him to the corner. Skywolf crashes hard into the turnbuckle and rests there in visual pain. Penance charges forward to attack, but Skywolf rolls him up with a Brisco roll-up.

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No! Kick out!

Penance quickly makes it to his feet and runs toward Skywolf. Skywolf hits an over-head German suplex, sending Penance into the ropes. Penance bounces off them and lands on his head and shoulders. Both men are down as the ref begins his count. 1...2...3...4...5...Both men begin to regain their footing, Penance using the ropes for support. Skywolf makes it to his feet first and goes after Penance. Penance holds on to the ropes not wanting to let go. Skywolf grabs him around his waist and tries to throw him over his shoulder.

Phoenix: Penance is hung up on that rope like a cat avoiding a bath!

Jeffrey: Or Tyler avoiding women!

Smith: Fuck off! I’m not gay! Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Jeffrey: Uh...Yes there is.

The ref tries to separate Penance from the ropes and while in the process is distracted enough to miss Penance mule kicking Skywolf below the belt. Skywolf crumples as Penance releases the ropes and goes for the cover.

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Penance puts his feet on the middle rope
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3!!! Lord Skywolf is Eliminated!!!

Phoenix: What a travesty! Penance is a cheating bastard!

Jeffrey: Oh yeah, baby! Reminds me of old times!

Lord Skywolf is escorted away from the ring by several refs. Skywolf walks up the aisle backwards, not once releasing eye contact with Stephen Penance. Penance raises his arms with a big smile outstretched on his face.

Smith: Who is gonna be next?

Oh Yeahhhhhh! Live for the Moment blares over the P.A. as the fans stand in ovation.
Phoenix: What the hell is [chux] doing in this match! What a shock!

Jeffrey: Why not? His opponent has to go through four other men to reach the championship!

The camera focuses on the curtain.

Loveless: And his opponent.... Stardust!!!

Smith: What?!

Jeffrey: Who the hell does she think she is? Zena, Wrestling Princess?

Stardust runs down the ramp and slides into the ring, Penance laughing the whole time. She walks up to Penance with a seductive smile on her face. That smile turns very quickly as she slaps the taste out of Penance’s mouth. Penance expresses his anger with his facial expression and takes a swing at Stardust. She ducks the shot with the splits and spins around taking out Penances legs with a roundhouse kick, then springing back to her feet. She kicks Penance in the face, sending his head down into the mat. Stardust runs towards the ropes and springs off them performing a moonsault off the second rope.

Phoenix: Stardust is looking quite impressive! What a firecracker!

Jeffrey: Bah! Women have no right being in that ring unless it is full of pudding!

Stardust grabs Penance by the hair and forces him to his feet. She puts Penance’s head in a head lock position and jumps up, spinning in air, hitting a swift tornado DDT. The crowd is popping like a bunch of madmen.

Smith: I love it when women take authority like that! Turns me on!

Jeffrey: Shuddup, flamer, you’re more queer than a three dollar bill! And with that Cowboy get-up on...

Phoenix: (snickering) In any event, I’m sure Penance isn’t enjoying it!

Smith: I’m not gay.

Stardust lifts Penance to his feet, but Penance goes for the low blow. This has no effect on Stardust, except putting a smile on her face. Penance corrects that with a thumb to the eye, blinding Stardust. Penance rolls her up in a small package. Stardust does not even allow him a one count before kicking out and making it to her feet. While she is busy rubbing her eyes trying to fix her vision, Penance charges at her. She hits a drop toe hold, Penance’s face hitting the bottom turnbuckle. She positions him right and heads to the top rope. She looks to the crowd as the roar with approval. Stardust launches off and executes the 450 splash.

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3!!! Stephen Penance is Eliminated!!!

Jeffrey: This is bullshit! A women should be at home, barefoot, pregnant, and in the kitchen!

The lights go out as Hell’s Bells blares over the P.A.

Phoenix: Dear God, no!!!

Smith: I thought this monster was suspended?

Jeffrey: Finally, someone to put this bitch in her place! Hahahaha!

Loveless: And her opponent... Minion!!!

Minion comes stalking out through the curtains and proceeds to the ring. He steps over the top rope as Stardust looks on terrified. Minion walks toward the center of the ring and extends his hand with a smile on his face. Stardust is not falling for it. Minion mouths words like, “It’s O.K.” and “I promise”. Stardust reluctantly extends her hand as Minion grabs her around the wrist and pulls her into a spine buster.

Phoenix: I don’t wanna watch this. This is gonna get ugly!

Minion walks around the ring, proud of what he has done, waiting for Stardust to get up. Tired of the wait, Minion picks her up by the hair with one hand. He grips around her throat and just teases his next move. After dragging her from one end of the ring to the other, Minion hoists Stardust up and hits her with a chokeslam. Doing the same as before, Minion walks around the ring with a grin on his face, enticing the crowd. He thumbs his neck and pulls Stardust to her feet. He places her head between his legs signals for the end. He pulls her up for a power bomb, but Stardust goes over his head and rolls Minion up with a sunset flip roll up.

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3!!! Minion is Eliminated!!!

Phoenix: She has done it! She has done it!

Jeffrey: What the fuck?!

Minion slams his fist against the mat and attacks Stardust, connecting with a Death Valley Driver. The ring is flooded with officials trying to escort Minion to the back.

Loveless: And her opponent... Brett Bennett!!!

Boom blares over the P.A. as Brett Bennett struts out through the curtains and to the ring. He steps in through the middle rope and raises his arms to the booing fans.

Jeffrey: Finally, someone to put this bitch in her place!

Phoenix: I hope someone books you in a match with her someday!

Smith: Bennett is gonna pick on the bones like a vulture!

Bennett puts his foot on the chest of Stardust and poses as the ref makes the count.

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No! Kick out!

Bennett drops to the mat and hooks the leg.

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No! Kick out!

Phoenix: Stardust will not quit! More guts than brains!

Bennett goes to pick up Stardust, but is rolled up into a small package.

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No! Kick out!

Bennett quickly gets up and charges at Stardust, connecting with a vicious clothesline. Bennett wraps up Stardust’s legs and puts her in Boston Crab. She screams in agony. She seems very resilient, but eventually taps out, banging her palm on the mat, begging to be released.

Stardust is Eliminated!!!

Walk by Pantera blares over the P.A.

Loveless: And his opponent...Bob “Tower” Johnson!!!

Tower limps out through the curtain, as Bennett cannot believe he must battle him for the third week in a row. Tower rolls into the ring and Bennett goes to work on him, leaving little time for Tower to go on the defensive. Bennett stomps away at Tower and pulls his ankle, dragging Tower to the center of the ring. Brett slams his ankle down to the mat hard and places a stomp right on top of it. Bennett goes for the figure four leg lock, but Tower pushes him off with his free leg, sending Bennett to the ropes and out through the middle to the outside floor.

Smith: What strength displayed by Tower!

Phoenix: Yeah, but what else can Tower bring to the table? He is favoring his right ankle.

Jeffrey: He had to have hurt his head too! What is he thinking stepping into the ring with Bennett again?

Bennett gets to his feet and rests up against the ring post. Tower walks to the corner, but is grabbed by the ankles sending him flat on his back in the ring. Bennett pulls Tower’s legs toward the ring post, crashing Tower’s balls into the unforgiving steel. Brett then slams his bad ankle against the ring post. Tower screams in pain. Bennett takes the ankle again and slams it off the steel steps. Bennett rolls into the ring and continues his assault on Bob Johnson. Brett Bennett grabs the bad ankle of Tower and applies the ankle lock. Tower squeals with agony and eventually taps out after being dragged away from the ropes.

Bob “Tower” Johnson is Eliminated!!!

Fear by Disturbed blares over the P.A.

Loveless: And his opponent...Cereb!!!

The fans cheer with anticipation, as they have saw numerous vignettes of this new superstar. Cereb runs down the ramp, sliding into the ring and gets up to his feet as Bennett and he go toe to toe throwing lefts and rights. Cereb, being the fresher man, takes control with left after left. He spits on his hand, but instead of connecting with take hand, he hits Bennett with a right. Bennett goes down to the mat. Cereb wipes the spit off his hand on Bennett’s chest. Cereb picks Bennett up and throws him to the ropes. Bennett comes back and right into a back body drop. Cereb riles up the fans before hitting the ropes himself, coming back with an elbow drop across the chest of his opponent. Cereb picks up Bennett, but Bennett puts his head under Cereb’s jaw and drops to his knees. Bennett picks up Cereb and throws him over his head with a fall away slam. Bennett regains his footing and heads to the corner, where he begins to strip the top turnbuckle. Once that job is complete, Cereb just makes it to standing position. Bennett Irish whips him into the corner, but Cereb blocks it by placing his boot in the way. Bennett charges at Cereb, but Cereb manages to boost himself over Bennett, causing Brett’s face to hit the exposed turnbuckle. Bennett wobbles backwards and Cereb rolls him up for the cover.

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3!!! Brett Bennett is Eliminated!!!

Jeffrey: No way! Cereb used the exposed turnbuckle! That isn’t fair!

Phoenix: Bennett is the one who pulled the buckle off in the first place!

The Hardy Boyz theme blares over the P.A.

Jeffrey: The Hardy Boyz? Here? In 4CW?!

Loveless: And his opponent...Mike Nichols!!!

Jeffrey: Boo! Where the fuck are the Hardys’? All I see is a hardly!

Mike Nichols enters the ring and runs at Cereb. Cereb drops down with a drop toe hold and nips up to his feet. Nichols gets up and runs at Cereb again, but is taken down with an arm drag into an armbar. Cereb places Nichols arm on the mat and drops a knee on top of his shoulder. Cereb slaps Nichols into the dragon sleeper. Nichols arms begin to fade and the ref checks to see if he is out. The ref raises his hand once. It falls. The ref raises Nichol’s hand again. It falls. Before the ref can raise Nichol’s arm for the third time, Cereb lifts him up and drops a reverse DDT. Cover.

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No! Kick out!

Jeffrey: Wouldn’t it be great if lightning struck these guys dead?

Phoenix: I’m gonna see Skywolf about getting you replaced!

Cereb pulls Nichols to his feet and goes for the Irish whip into the ropes. Nichols reverses it and Cereb is sent. Cereb comes back and is planted with a bossman slam. Nichols pumps himself up and gets the crowd more into the match.(Like they need the extra help) Nichols runs into the ropes and comes back with a rolling thunder splash, landing on top of Cereb. Nichols pulls Cereb to his feet and sets Cereb up with a rock bottom. Cereb spins around and hits Nichols with a round the world DDT. Cover.

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Just barley, Nichols almost got up...almost.

Mike Nichols is Eliminated!!!

Heart of a Champion blares over the P.A.

Loveless: And his opponent...C’Lo Baros!!!

C’Lo walks out through the curtain and proceeds down the aisle. Mad Dog with steel chair in hand, comes running out behind him and brings the chair crashing behind the head of C’Lo. C’Lo falls and rolls down the ramp.

Phoenix: Good God! What the hell is going on here? Why is Mad Dog out here?

Smith: I have no clue! I thought Mad Dog was in this match.

Phoenix: Well, the entrants were mysteriously wiped out and hidden the day after the match was posted. Maybe Mad Dog was replaced?

Mad Dog gives another chair shot to the fallen C’Lo before rolling him into the ring. Mad Dog, with a disgruntled look on his face, walks back to the locker room. Cereb, with a concerned demeanor, looks conflicted. He eventually goes for the cover.

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3!!! C’Lo Baros is Eliminated!!!

Phoenix: Cereb, it seems, didn’t like getting the win that way, but had to do what he had to do. He still has plenty of opponents in front of him. Who’s gonna be next?

Cereb waits in anticipation, watching in the direction of the ramp, anxious to find out who is next. Senecca jumps him from behind.

Loveless: And his opponent...Senecca!!!

Smith: Senecca came out through the crowd and certainly surprised Cereb.

Senecca grabs Cereb by the hair and pulls him down backwards. Cereb’s head hits Senecca’s knee with a sick thud. Senecca goes for the cover, pulling the tights.

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3!!! Cereb is Eliminated!!!

Sirens blare over the P.A.

Loveless: And his opponent...”Blast from the Past” Joe Everlast!!!

Joe Everlast comes through the curtain carrying his walker. He slowly makes it down the ramp. Senecca, tired of the wait, rolls out of the ring and runs up the ramp attacking Joe. Everlast ducks the clothesline. When Senecca turns around he is met with a walker to his teeth. Joe pumps the crowd up and gets the mean old man look in his eyes. Senecca gets to his feet and takes a swing at Joe. Joe ducks that shot and delivers his own. He keeps hitting Senecca with right and left hands, backing Senecca up the ramp. Once at the top Joe goes for his wind up Blast Punch.

Jeffrey: Give me a break. This old fart is doing this?

Joe continues to wind up, his arm spinning round and round. Senecca pokes Everlast in the eyes and grabs Joe by the head and tosses him off the stage onto the concrete floor below. The crowd can’t believe it.

Crowd: Holy Shit! Holy Shit! Holy Shit! Holy Shit! Holy Shit!

Phoenix: Jesus Christ! These fans know what they are talking about! I hope Joe is alright!

Senecca makes his way down the ramp and slides into the ring, making the ref make the count, as Ed the Med makes his way out to check on his friend. The ref counts. 1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...
Joe Everlast is Eliminated!!!

The lights dim. Three lightning strikes are heard, after each strike a fire cross erupts out of the top ramp, then the music to Tekken tag tournament; Ogre Stage, starts to roll,when it gets going one more massive fire cross erupts out of the top ramp and crossire walks toward the ring at a slow methodical pace, he is wearing a blood red hockey mask over his original mask. Then he enters the ring,stops in the middle makes a cross formation with his arms and another fire cross forms on all sides of the ring, and the lighting comes back on.

Loveless: And his opponent...Crossfire!!!

The fans go berserk. The thought of two physical men going toe to toe exciting them. Crossfire enters the ring and Senecca goes to work on the tank. Senecca drives his knee into Crossfire’s side a few times and tries to send him into the ropes. Crossfire stays dead in his tracks. Crossfire then pounds his fist into the jaw of Senecca sending him flat on his back, almost unconscious. Crossfire picks him up and sends him to the exposed turnbuckle. Senecca stumbles out a few steps while holding his back. Crossfire hits him with a bicycle kick sending Senecca back to the corner. Crossfire begins to clobber Senecca with big swings of his fist and forearms, ala Vader. Crossfire steps back and taunts Senecca before setting him up for the OmniFlame. Cover.

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3!!! Senecca is Eliminated!!!

Loveless: And his opponent, and final entrant in the 13 Ghost gauntlet...Dave Phoenix!!!

Phoenix runs down the ramp and slides into the ring.

Jeffrey: Any relation? Kinda looks like ya. Like a loser!

Phoenix tries to match strength with Crossfire in a slugfest. He comes at him balls on with no fear or hesitation. Crossfire blocks his shots and kicks him in the shin with a vicious side kick. Phoenix tries not to show the pain of that kick and continues to hammer away at Crossfire. Crossfire kicks him in the shin again, this time sending Phoenix to the mat holding his leg. Crossfire picks him up and goes for the Omniflame. He spins him in the air, but Phoenix escapes and superkicks Crossfire in the jaw, sending him to the canvas. Cover.

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No! Kick out!

Phoenix: We have seen this all night. A quick move can easily pull off a victory! Almost happened again here!

Phoenix hits the top ropes and waits for Crossfire to reach his feet. He leaps off and connects with a frog cross body. Cover.

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Crossfire rolls it over.

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No! Kickout!

Both men make it to their feet as Crossfire gives Phoenix a few more stiff shots, backing him into the ropes. Crossfire sends him into the adjacent ropes. Phoenix comes back, leaps into the air and hits a nice flying forearm, taking his opponent off his feet. Phoenix nips to his feet and gets the crowd going.

Smith: Seriously Scott. Are you guys related? You did tell me once that you had a son around Dave’s age.

Phoenix: I’m sure his father is proud of him.

Jeffrey: So are ya? You didn’t answer the Goddamned question!

Phoenix waits for Crossfire to stand. Crossfire makes it up as Phoenix goes for another super kick. Crossfire ducks the kick and responds with a sickening knock out punch. Cover.

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3!!! Dave Phoenix is Eliminated!!!

Tekken Tag Ogre Theme blares over the P.A.

Loveless: And the winner of the 13 Ghost Gauntlet.... Crossfire!!!

Phoenix: Impressive knock out shot by Crossfire. And what a great match all together!

Jeffrey: He knocked out your son!

Phoenix: I never once said he was my son.

Jeffrey: So...Is he?

Back to the studio.

Roberts: And that’s it for this week!  Join us next time as we take a look at Gallows End 2006.  This is James Roberts saying goodnight!