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JR: "Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to the first ever episode of a new, ground-breaking wrestling promotion. Welcome to APW. I am Jim Ross alongside my broadcast colleague, Jerry "The King" Lawler.
King: "Woo-Hoo! You ready for this JR? This is going to be a historic first episode!"
The Picture fades to an office backstage where we see the owner of APW, Conan O'Brien
Conan: "Hi there! I would like to welcome you all to my dream. Welcome to APW! I can assure you that you are not wasting your time here, as APW is the next hottest thing in wrestling. It's almost as hot as that day I wore shorts around New York City! However, right now, I would like to introduce you to the GM of APW, Eric Bischoff"
Eric: "Thanks Conan. Fans, let me just say that I have booked a great show for you tonight, as we will build towards our firs PPV, "Destruction." Now, let me make one thing very clear. I could give a rat's ass whether you like the show I booked or not. Fact of the matter is, you guys have no say in any decision that I make. Now let's get this show rolling
"The following contest is set for one-fall!"
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"Well here come's a man who I like to call "The Best Wrestler In The World!" Bryan Danielson will surely make an impact here in APW!"
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"Well here comes another young superstar hoping to make an impact. The Miz! He's my pick for this match!"
"King, you're so full of it!"
*Bell Rings*
Match starts off with both superstars locking up. Miz eventually gets behind Danielson and hits him with a belly to back suplex. Danielson gets up. Punches from the Miz to the head of Danielson. Miz irish whips him into the ropes. Miz bends down as to catapult him over his head, however Danielson comes off the ropes and kicks Miz in the face. Danielson irish whips Miz into the corner and starts to work on his mid-section. He starts chopping The Miz as the crowd gives "Woo" chants. Danielson starts to put Miz on the turnbuckles. Danielson turns around, but Miz pushes him away. Miz jumps down and goes for the Skull Crushing Finale, however Danielson is able to reverse it and send Miz to the ground while having an armbar locked in. Miz is in pain. He tries to rwach the ropes and eventually does. Danielson keeps the hold locked in until the count of 4 when he breaks it. Danielson stands over Miz, taunting him. Miz gets up. Danielson starts delivering elbows to the head of Miz. Danielson irish whips Miz into the ropes. Miz performs a baseball slide under Danielson to get behind him. Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale but only gets a 2 count. Miz stands over Danielson now. He's going to go for it again it seems. Danielson gets up. Goes for SCF again, but Danielson reverses it and gets behind him. He rolls up Miz for a 3 count.
"The winner of this match... Bryan Danielson!"
"I told you King Fish, you're full of yourself"
"Oh shut up JR. Nobody cares about your opinion anyway."
*Commercial*
"We're back Ladies and Gentlemen, now let's send it backstage to Eric Bischoff who has big news."
Eric: "Thanks JR. I have big news concerning our Championships. At the upcoming PPV "Destruction" every title will have a holder. Who will compete for the titles? Well, I'm glad you asked. As we saw before, Bryan Danielson defeated The Miz. Therefore, he will compete for the All-Pro Championship. Tonight, we will have Billy Kidman/ Lance Storm go up against Kofi Kingston/Shelton Benjamin for a spot in the Tag Team Championship Match. Finally, in our dual main events tonight, Johnny Prime will take on Sting, and Wade Barrett will face Randy Orton for two of the spots in our Fatal Four-Way World Championship match. All opponents will be decided upon next week. Back to you guys.
"The following is a tag team bout, set for one-fall. The winners will be entered into the Tag Team Title Match at "Destruction!"
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"Here are two, brash yet talented superstars. Kofi Kingston and Shelton Benjamin.
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"Well here come Kidman and Storm, two of the baddest people you will ever meet!"
Match starts with Storm and Benjamin. Both men lock up. Storm constantly fires at Benjamin. Sending him into the corner. Storm keeps unloading on him. Storm goes to the opposite corner and runs toward Benjamin, going for a clothesline. Benjamin moves out of the way, and unloads with shots to Storm's back. Benjamin sends Storm's head into the turnbuckle over and over. He goes and tags in Kingston. Benjamin and Kingston double-team Storm. Hitting him with a modified "Hart Attack." Kingston comes off the ropes and hits Storm with an elbow drop as he is laying on the mat. Cover gets a 2. Kingston waits for Storm to get up. He does. Kingston sends Storm into the ropes, unable to see the blind tag by Storm to Kidman. Storm hits Kingston with a shoulder block which sends Kingston to the mat. Storm leaves the ring. Kidman gets to the top rope and hits a SSP for the 3 count and the win.
"Here are your winners, Lance Storm and Billy Kidman!"
"King, they stole a win there."
"Oh quit your whining JR, they would have won regardless."
*Picture goes to in the ring where Kingston and Benjamin are talking to each other. Things get heated but appear to cool down. Kingston and Benjamin shake hands. Kingston turns to leave the ring, but Benjamin spins him around and hits him with Paydirt.*
"Bah Gawd, King! What are we seeing here?"
"I dont know, but I like it!"
"Do you like it everytime a heel comes out on top, King?"
"Shut up JR! Go run on a treadmill or something, you fatass!"
*Commercial*
"We're back folks! Look at this, just announced is the first match for our first ever PPV "Destruction." Shelton Benjamin is going to take on Kofi Kingston. That should be a very good match. Right King?"
"....."
*Jerry Lawler gets up and leaves*
"Jerry. Where the hell are you going?"
*Backstage*
We see Christian walking, when he gets attacked from behind by 3 masked men.
"What the hell? Well ladies and gentlemen, Christian was coming out for his match here, however that appears to be in doubt as he has been attacked by 3 masked men. Who are they? I guess the match is going to be changed now. Let's see.
"The following contest is set for one-fall!"
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"Here come's Richie Steamboat, son of a legend. Ricky Steamboat.
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"Uh-Oh. Richie Steamboat is in for one hell of a challenge. He must face "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters. I feel bad for this young, promising superstar.
Bell rings, and Steamboat starts delivering shots to the abdomen of Chris Masters. It doesnt affect him a bit. Steamboat has alook on his face that says he is afraid of whats going to happen. Masters hits Steamboat with a clothesline sending him down. Masters waits for Steamboat to get up. He gets up, Masters is behind him, and locks in The Masterlock. Steamboat fades, and the match is stopped. Masters wins.
"Well that certainly wasn't pretty to see. Masters wins a squash match here on the first episode of APW.
*Masters takes the mic*
Masters: "C'mon! Don't tell me I'm going to be facing people like him all the time. I need a challenge, and that's what I'm going to get. I'm taking a few episodes off to get ready. At "Destruction" I'm issuing an open challenge to any superstar that thinks they can beat me.
Conan (On Titantron): Chris, let me assure you that an open challenge is not necessary. Why? Because I've signed a new superstar to APW. You will face him at "Destruction"
"Who is it?"
"That I cant tell you. You'll just have to wait and see."
*Masters leaves the ring*
"Well did you hear that folks? It looks like we have another match set for "Destruction." But coming up next, it's the first of our two main events tonight. Wade Barrett is going to take on Randy Orton.
"The following contest is set for one-fall. The winner will earn a spot in the Fatal-Four-Way match for the World Title at "Destruction."
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"Randy Orton. A very talented young man. Wade Barrett sure is up for a challenge."
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"Here comes a man who is surely able to give Orton a run for his money. A true brawler in the ring. Here comes Wade Barrett."
Bell rings and Barrett starts with punches to the head of Orton. Orton fires back with punches of his own. Sends Wade Barrett down, but he gets up right away. Orton irish whips Barrett into the ropes. Barrett comes off but reverses Orton's eventual clothesline, and turns it into a neckbreaker. Cover, and a kickout at 2. Barrett stands up. Orton does too. Barrett is behind Orton goes for a belly to back suplex but Orton reverses it into a bulldog while he is in the air! Cover gets a 2 count. Orton starts pounding his fists on the mat. Barrett gets up. Orton tries to go for the RKO but Barrett reverses it and pushes Orton into the corner. Barrett unloading with shots to the mid-section of Orton. Barrett puts him on the top rope, he's going to go for his finisher. Barrett puts Orton on his shoulders but Orton fights his way off. Orton is behind Barrett now. Barrett turns around and Orton hits him with a clothesline. Barrett is down again. Orton going to go for the RKO again. Barrett gets up as Orton attempts the RKO, but Barrett again pushes him away. He pushed him into the referee. The referee is down. Out of nowhere comes Cody Rhodes, who stands behind Orton and hits him with Cross-Rhodes.
"What the hell is Rhodes doing here? Why is he attacking Orton?"
Barrett picks up Orton and brings him to the corner. He puts him on the top rope and onto his shoulders. Barrett hits his finisher as the referee is getting up. Rhodes is nowhere in sight. Barrett covers Orton for the three count and the win.
"So Wade Barrett is going to be in the world title match. I have no problem with that. But why did Cody Rhodes attack Randy Orton?
*Commercial*
Backstage, Orton is fuming. he barges into Eric Bischoff's office.
Orton: "BISCHOFF! I know you just saw what happened there. I want you to reverse the decision.
Eric: "I cant do that Randy, Barrett won. Thats final."
*Orton turns to leave but he turns back around and hits Bischoff with an RKO!*
"OH MY GOD! ORTON HAS GONE INSANE! HE JUST RKO'D OUR GENERAL MANAGER!"
*Orton stares over Bischoff with a demoniacal look.*
*Commercial*
"Well, Bischoff is being treated by the doctors right now. He was bleeding from that RKO. As Orton delivered the RKO to him on Bischoff's desk. As soon as I get an update, I will pass it along to you. However ladies and gentlemen, it is time for our main event!"
"The following contest is set for one-fall. The winner will earn a spot in the Fatal-Four-Way match at "Destruction""
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"Here comes a very energetic young man in Johnny Prime. However he has a tough challenge ahead. As he must face Sting."
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Here come's a legend in this business. "The Icon" Sting!
Bell rings and we're underway. Both men stand in the middle of the ring. Sting gives Prime a weird look. However, Sting lays down! Prime is clueless. He covers Sting to get a 3 count!"
"Well ladies and gentlemen, Prime just beat Sting. However Sting laid down for Prime. What could be behind Sting's actions? We will find out next time here on APW. Thanks for joining us everybody!
*Show ends with Prime celebrating, and Sting still laying down.*
Quick Results:
Bryan Danielson d. The Miz
Storm/Kidman d. Kingston/Benjamin
Masters d. Steamboat
Barrett d. Orton
Prime d. Sting
"Destruction":
Bryan Danielson vs. Unknown --All Pro Championship
Kidman/Storm vs. Unkown --Tag Team Championship
Kofi Kingston vs. Shelton Benjamin
Chris Masters vs. "New Superstar"
Wade Barrett vs. Johnny Prime vs. Unknown vs. Unknown --World Championship
