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By Manfred Gerstenfeld, Norman Lamm
Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA), June 15, 2006
In this interview, Norman Lamm, the current chancellor and previous president of Yeshiva University, explores the major characteristics of Modern Orthodoxy. Rabbi Lamm explains the concept of Torah Umadda (Torah and Wisdom) and delves into the Modern Orthodox attitude towards such topics as the State of Israel, female Talmud study, interconfessional dialogue and outreach.
Topic: Jewish-Christian Relations, Gender, Modern Orthodox Judaism, Orthodox Judaism, Religious Denominations
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" Brand: Russell Hobbs / 2400W / Type: Steam / Soleplate: Ceramic "
My husband knocked our last iron off the ironing board and it became unusable (it did cross my mind whether that was to get out of ironing actually!). We had to find a replacement and quick! I came across this steam iron in Tesco on special offer, half price at £19.50, reduced from £39. It had the features we needed and seemed like a good buy. It's still available there at that price today in store and online from Tesco Direct.
The iron comes in a white and pink colour - this was slightly annoying really as we run a modern family where me and my husband both share the ironing duties - pink is not a good look for him! We'd have preferred a slightly more neutral colour like other similar priced ones available - in light blue or purple for example. As it is a steam iron, it requires filling with water before use to create the steam - there is a small plastic jug in the box to help with this which is a great addition. The iron's overall size is around 32cm x 12cm x 15cm.
The iron is described as a 'steam glide' iron and has a ceramic plate, rather than just a non stick plate - this was it's main attraction when I purchased it as I compared it to owning hair straighteners, I know from experience with those that the ceramic ones are always more expensive and give much better results so I assumed the same thing with an iron. It has 2400w of power which was the highest power available in my price range - there were others in the range in Tesco at a similar price that were only 2000w of power, although our last iron was 2000w and we never experienced any problems with that one so for our everyday use I don't suppose the power matters so much for our needs. They state that it means the iron will heat up more quickly.
The iron holds 300ml of water which I find is quite a large amount. I do have to refill it during an ironing session but I'd say I get to iron around 3 to 4 of my husband's shirts before having to. It has a variable steam setting (2 in total - one's a continuous smaller steam setting, the other is a powerful shot of steam), a thermostatic control and is free standing so can't be wall mounted, although this isn't something I'd consider doing anyway in our house.
Using the Iron
When I first started using the iron, the first thing I immediately noticed (before even plugging it in!) was the fact that it didn't feel sturdy when stood up on the board. I'm the type of person that moves the ironing board around while ironing because my husband wants to get past me or I want to get round it to take clothes upstairs mid ironing session but I would have to be very careful if I'd left this standing on top. Our ironing board has a built in stand which I never used previously, but I've had to start using it with this iron as I don't trust it stood on it's own. The first positive I noticed about the iron though when I got it from the box was how lightweight it felt and how easy the handle was to grip on to.
The next thing was to fill it up with water. This is where I came across the next issue. There is a small 'trapdoor' that opens to let the water be poured into the iron. This is a really poor design. The door opens upwards when the iron is stood up and it makes it very fiddly to pour the water in. On our last iron, the door opened downwards and it made the job so much easier. It is such a small thing but it makes such a big difference, please rethink this design Mr Hobbs.
Then, I plug it in and wait for it to heat up. The cable is a good length at 2 metres and flexible so there's no need for me to use an extension lead as I sometimes used to with my old one. There's a light indicator on it and the light goes out when the iron is ready to use. The length of time that it takes is all dependent on the thermostat setting. I'll be honest and say that I rarely use any setting on the iron apart from it's highest setting. A lot of the flimsy thin items I have hang dry and then they rarely need ironing afterwards. A major part of ironing is work shirts and pants, all on the highest setting. I'd say it takes around 10 seconds to heat to the desired temperature I want then it's ready to use. There are lower settings though to for more delicate garments.
Then I iron away. This is where I say persevere with it. I absolutely hated this iron at first, the contact between the iron and the shirts felt terrible. It felt like I was using a plastic iron to go over the clothes and I am sure this must be because I'd never used an iron with a ceramic plate. It just felt as though it wasn't putting any effort into getting rid of creases.
But, now after using it regularly, it's definitely grown on me. It felt like it wasn't putting effort in at first because very little effort is actually needed to remove the creases - it's definitely a case of gliding as it is advertised. I don't really need to press it onto the clothes when ironing like I did with my previous one. I have the steam setting on the continuous setting, it states this is 35g. If I iron across a shirt for 3 to 4 seconds, it lets out a small steam cloud afterwards. The steam definitely works wonders on the creases in our clothes - I don't find that I need to re-iron anything once they've been run over with this as the majority of the creases disappear on first attempt. It also doesn't take me long to iron a shirt - I'd say 3 to 4 minutes and that's making sure I've not missed any part of it. Our clothes have time in the dryer first though and I do find this helps reduce the amount of creases before ironing too which could contribute.
Overall Opinion
I think this is a good iron, although it has some glaringly obvious bad points such as the awkward filling of water and it's inability to stand up properly without fear of falling. I rate it 3 stars overall, taking one off for each of those issues. I would recommend this iron though overall as for it's price on special offer, I feel it's quite a good buy. I'm not sure I'd recommend it at it's full price though as it seems a bit expensive.
Thanks for reading :o)
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i have washed motors on all of my vehicles and never had a problem but a couple of days ago i degreased my trucks motor. it started right up and i drove it a few miles to make sure it was dry. i noticed it was smoking a tiny bit so i pulled over and raised the hood. it idled for a while and then died but started right back. i drove it a few more miles until it felt like it was driving normal then put it up for thw night. went back a couple of days later and it wouldnt start. isnt firing. i pulled and cleaned all the plugs. still nothing. i didnt pull the plugs off the distributor but thats next. could i have gotten water in the gas? maybe some heet in the tank would help? all the electronics under the hood are working fine. it just wont fire. i feel dumb but i guess thats how we learn. and suggestions?
the saga continues. i pulled the distributor cap to make sure it was dry under there and it seems to be. i left the cap off to let it dry out just in case. im at a loss now. it sucks but i think im going to have to get a mechanic.. lame
you might want to help the situation... by posting info about the truck and the engine devices..all i can easily gather is you have a 53 chevy trucks with a V8 ..spark??? from the coil.... from the spark plug wire ends also.. fuel???air???compression???
of course. sorry guy.motor is a 79 chevy 350 with a small cam but the issue turns out to be not related to the washing. i have a powerjection 3 throttle body injection system on my motor and the system that shoots the intial gas into the throttle bodies isnt doing that. so ive got no gas. it still smelled like gas when i pulled the air cleaner a week ago but today it didnt and when i looked it was dry. i cycled the fuel pump and got nothing. i put a small amout of gas in the throttle bodies and it fired right up and ran perfect. so i sent the manufature a message asking about what i should do to trouble shoot it. so far i have 1200 miles on the injection system without a problem. i hope this isnt a huge deal.
This seems like a good time for you to get all the ohm values of all the sensors from the manufacturer. I would think they should have a good troubleshooting CD to offer. Be sure to ohm out the harness also. Probably if any terminal to ECM connector is more than 1 ohm you have problems there. I'd keep a record of all your readings to help troubleshoot in the future. Is the manufacturer standing behind their product for you?
I believe the powerjection 111 from Pro Products is computer update capable... does the unit have a laptop computer port? it might give you the diagnostic or error codes from that.
i plugged in to the ecu and i have a bad tps. im replacing it today. hope this takes care of it. when you finally have your truck running tip top reliable and something breaks it scares ya a little.
That's great! nothing is more frustrating than NOT being able to drive your truk!
went to the auto parts store and got the sensor. went home removed the old one and compared it to the new one and it looked broken (the new one). took it back to the parts store where they said it was just made that way. drove back home and installed it and when i tried to start the truck the sensor broke into 5 parts.took it back dumped the broken parts on the counter and said "no..i think its broken". they gave me a nicer made in the u.s.a part at no extra charge. i installed it and the truck hit for just a second then the idle shot waaaay up the it died but left a few lingering flames. i pilled the sensor and realized i hadnt made sure the throttle was in a neutral position when i put the sensor on. the way i had it the sensor held the throttle open. i installed it correctly and it started but not with vigor but the idle was nice. i got in and took off down the road. got half a block when it started surging again. i was pissed. turned around and headed home. took a few deep breaths and popped the hood. i had installed the sensor correctly but neglected to plug it in. yes i am a genius. plugged it in and off i went. everything is working fine now. put about 20 miles on it just tooling around town. my truck smile has returned.
thanks to everyone who jumped in to help. it was cool of you to share your knowledge.
Good job. Did the vendor offer any help or information when you contacted them?
I also had a similar situation with the TPS on my "93 Chevy Silverado 3500. I washed the 6.5 turbo diesel engine down and shortly experienced a hard shifting problem. The engine is older technology and doesn't reference all the sensors to operate but the electronic transmission does. At least the TPS is referenced by the trans according to the trans shop that fixed it. That happened many moons ago now and all has been good but I honestly believe water got into the sensor and faulted the sweeper inside the housing. I keep the water away from it!
yes. the vendor was very helpful. i sent an email over the weekend and didnt get a reply which bugged me so i called that monday morning. the tech on the phone listened to the symptoms and told me flat out that it was the throttle position sensor then told me which sensor to ask for at the parts store. although the product isnt perfect it is in my opinion a good reliable system thats worth the price and the customer service they offer makes it even better.my truck has improved by almost 100% in drive-ability since i installed the powerjection 3 system. the only question i really have for the company is this. when i originally called to order i wanted their multi-port system. the tech talked me out of the more expensive system for the cheaper throttle body? i would still prefer a multi-port but i have very few complaints about this system.


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As you've probably already guessed if you clocked the £540 price at the top of this review, the 32PFL7562D resides on the lower slopes of Philips' bewilderingly extensive LCD TV range. Not that this really helps us at all in forming any sort of prejudgment on the set's potential, as previous Philips budget busters have ranged from outstanding to drab with puzzling consistency.
One thing we can say for sure, though, is that it's certainly not a bad looking TV by any means in its glossy black finish. But at the same time the design doesn't stand out from the crowd.
What's more, it's impossible as a reviewer of many previous Philips TVs not to rue the absence on the 32PFL7562D - however cheap it might be - of the brand's Ambilight technology. Designed to make long-term viewing more relaxing and immersive by pouring pools of coloured light from the TV's edges, we've found Ambilight genuinely enjoyable and far less gimmicky than it sounds.
Of course, though, it wouldn't be fair to get too down about the Ambilight situation. After all, you don't exactly find anything similar on other sub-£600 TVs from other brands, do you? And if it came to a toss up between sacrificing Ambilight or sacrificing picture quality to hit a budget price, then it's pretty obvious that picture quality should come first.
Connectivity is good enough for a budget set. In other words, the 32PFL7562D carries two HDMIs, component video inputs, and support for a PC on top of all the usual SCART/S-Video/composite video options. There's also a bonus in the shape of a USB input tucked along the TV's side which can take an admirably wide range of file types, including: JPEG, MP3, MP3 Pro, LPCM, MPEG1 and MPEG2. The only limitation here - and it's really not a serious one at all - is that the USB device you're connecting needs to be formatted using a FAT/DOS configuration.
We do have one genuine complaint about the 32PFL7562D's connections, though: the lack of a D-Sub PC input. This does not mean that you can't connect a PC; the HDMIs can take one, and H/V terminals alongside the component video input allow you to go that route too. But you can only jack in a PC at the expense of a socket that could otherwise have been used for something else.
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GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa—For many Democrats, the 1990s, when Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton were in the White House, were the good old days.
The economy was booming before the dot-com meltdown. The Berlin Wall had fallen, and the Twin Towers were still standing. The country was more or less at peace.
"I loved them," said Richard Hubble, a 54-year old retired career military man, at a political rally in Grundy Center. He is supporting Sen. Hillary Clinton for president. "There wasn't any federal deficit. They were great years."
But Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards is seeking to alter perceptions of the 1990s as he attempts to derail the Clinton candidacy. In some ways, the Democratic primary campaign comes down to competing versions of that decade.
In Edwards' view, the 1990s were the days when disastrous trade deals, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement, were passed. Health-care reform failed. Democrats learned to challenge the Republicans in raising huge amounts of corporate money from Wall Street to K Street and thereby—in Edwards' opinion—lose their way.
"We have these trade deals like NAFTA and CAFTA, all they do is pad the profits of the big multinational corporations," Edwards said in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. "What has America got in return? Millions of dangerous Chinese toys. That's what we have got in return."
Hillary Clinton, of course, remembers the `90s quite differently. For much of the decade, she was first lady.
She recalls that 22 million jobs were created, the federal budget showed a projected $5.6 trillion surplus instead of today's projected $9 trillion deficit, and the middle class was doing better.
"I just want to get back to fiscal responsibility," Clinton told a crowd in a school in rural Vinton. "It took one Clinton to clean up after the first Bush. It will probably take another."
The Democrats are renewing an old debate as they seek to recapture the White House after seven years out of power.
"The Edwards-Clinton debate captures a legitimate tension within the Democratic Party that existed in the early `90s with the rise of the New Democrats," said Peter Francia, an East Carolina University political science professor, referring to moderate Democrats.
"Edwards is trying to tap into the liberal discontent of the `90s, which was very real with the liberal activist core of the party," Francia said. "(Bill) Clinton in some ways was the symbol of the new centrism of the Democratic Party. Those on the left felt shut out to some extent."
Labor was unhappy with the Clinton trade deals, Francia said. Anti-poverty groups didn't like aspects of welfare reform.
But most polls show that Bill Clinton—the leading political figure of the `90s—is well-regarded by the American public, particularly among Democrats.
A Washington Post-ABC News poll conducted this fall found that two-thirds of Americans approved of the job that Clinton did as president, compared with one-third who approved of the job that President George W. Bush has done.
In another poll, Clinton was listed fourth among America's greatest presidents—behind Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy but ahead of Franklin Roosevelt and George Washington.
Gary Baker, 47, a farmer from Belle Plaine is among those who has fond memories of the `90s.
"We were in balance with our finances," Baker, who is leaning toward Clinton, said in an interview after a Clinton rally in Vinton. "Jobs were easier to get. Farming wasn't bad."
Other Democrats remember the 1990s as the time when Republican Newt Gingrich became House speaker and the country was consumed with the Monica Lewinsky scandal and the subsequent impeachment efforts.
"In some ways, the 1990s were good years for America, but they weren't necessarily such good years for Democrats" said Patricia Sheller, 56, a chemical engineer from Bettendorf who is backing Edwards.
"It was the same decade we lost the House and the Senate. I would say that in recent years, Bill Clinton was one of the best presidents we had. But I think it's fair to say there were problems about the way they went after universal health care, which is why we don't have it yet."
To the extent that the 1990s were a success, there is also the question of how much credit should go to Hillary Clinton, who as first lady had no real title in her husband's administration.
When Hillary Clinton claimed she would be a better steward of the economy, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois quipped, "My understanding was that she wasn't treasury secretary in the Clinton administration."
And even some Democrats say they are suffering from Clinton fatigue, or perhaps more accurately, Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton fatigue.
Michael England, 48, a printer from Wellsburg, said it doesn't seem quite right to him that he has spent much of his life living under the leadership of two families. That is one reason he is supporting Obama.
(McClatchy researcher Brooke Cain contributed to this report.)
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Womens 1940s Hairstyles
Womens 1940s hairstyles on the home front during the years of World War 2 were nothing to celebrate, but despite this, they still made an impressive effort to be glamorous in their own way!
Wartime Glamour: Women's Hair During the 1940's
1940's hairstyles were quite varied, and it is easy to see why today, those distinctive styles still speak of a very different, very fascinating era.
One thing that you will notice in the hairdos of women during this decade is that it was fairly common to see hair that was rolled or curled below the shoulder. Actresses like Veronica Lake and Lauren Bacall made this long, loose and curling look quite popular.
The curls from this time period, when worn casually, were quite loose, though they could be put up quite elaborately.
You'll find that you can get an beautiful effect from the rolls of hair that women would put up.
When you are thinking about trying a 1940's hairstyle for yourself, you'll find that there are a few things to keep in mind.
One of the first ways to start setting your hair up is to make sure that you begin with a side part.
This is good way to make sure that you get the distribution of hair correct. You'll find that this will give you the sheer volume of hair you need to start with the curls.
To do the curls, you'll find that women would use rag curls, though you'll find that soft rollers will work quite well.
Remember, though, that when you are thinking of the larger rolls that it is not just the hair on your head alone.
The larger rolls were often supported with "rats," which at one point were made from hair that was pulled out of your comb and then knitted together.
You'll find that you can make rats for yourself or that you can purchase foam ones that will blend in with your hair. When you are looking to adorn your hair, you'll also find that bright flowers make great period adornments.
1940s Glamour
How To Style 1940s Ringlets
To get a great ringlet curl, start by parting your wet hair with some leave in conditioner, and then make a second part across your head, from ear to ear.
After that, you can comb the hair in the back two halves straight back and make three rows of three long curls at your neck.
Afterwards, comb the front of the hair back towards your ears and start twisting them into curls that reach towards your shoulders.
After you have dried your hair in this shape, pun the side curls up and blend it back into the hair at the back of your neck. At this point, you can pull them into a loose cluster.
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Reporting to the Director of Instructional Media and Technology Services, this administrative staff position will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of audiovisual technology services and the management, maintenance, and inventory of the College's audiovisual system and technology for classroom and event spaces. The Manager will participate in the planning and design of audiovisual technology systems for new or renovated college spaces and will be responsible for developing and overseeing all audiovisual technology support services. He or she will meet and communicate regularly with colleagues from Events Management, Information Technology, the Registrar, Student Life, Facilities, and other departments to ensure the audiovisual technology needs of the College are met. The Manager will recruit, hire, supervise, and schedule a staff of 4 full-time and 1 part-time and will also oversee the hiring and management of 11-20 student workers. Will oversee routine checks of multimedia classrooms and other campus venues to ensure that equipment is in working order and will monitor and resolve classroom or other equipment-related technical problems. He or she will also: assist with all facets of the audiovisual design process; manage the checkout of equipment to College constituencies for course-related work or College-related events; and prepare reports on equipment inventory, usage, scheduling, and budgeting.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with 3-6 years of experience providing audiovisual support for presentations and events preferably in a higher education setting with demonstrated supervisory experience. Must be able to understand and meet the needs of the campus community by delivering well-planned, quality audiovisual technology and support services in a timely and accurate manner. He or she should have thorough understanding of current media systems and equipment, including but not limited to Crestron and Extron control systems. Should have excellent communication skills, both oral and written; solid technical skills and an aptitude for troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing audiovisual equipment; a record of providing excellent customer service; experience in managing multiple complex projects; and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. He or she should have Knowledge of web, video, and audio conferencing, video production and post-production, video streaming, and specialized equipment for classroom use.
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Date: November 13, 2012
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Speaker: Prof. Renata Teixeira, LIP6, CNRS
Location: CS Open Meeting Area (CSB 477)
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Have you ever had your calls dropped on Skype? Have you ever had a video on YouTube freeze up on you? Network disruptions and dynamic network conditions can adversely impact end-user experience. These issues can frustrate users who are oblivious of the underlying causes, but have to deal with the resulting degradations. In an ideal world, user devices would have the capability to automatically detect and troubleshoot network performance problems or and provide contextual feedback to users when fixes are not available. There is much interest recently in doing automated diagnosis on user laptops and desktops. One interesting aspect of performance diagnosis that has received little attention is the user perspective on performance.
In this talk, we present HostView, a data measuring tool that collects network traffic headers and related information at end-hosts. Importantly, Hostview includes mechanisms for users to rate their perceived network conditions, and is a key departure from previous work in the area. We discuss the design tradeoffs in building HostView (overhead, privacy and user annoyance) and the challenges in collecting such data. Then, we present our efforts in developing predictors of user dissatisfaction with Internet application performance. We train these predictors using network performance data annotated with user feedback collected with HostView from the machines of 19 users. The main challenges of modeling user dissatisfaction with network performance comes from the scarcity of user feedback and the fact that poor performance episodes are rare. We develop a methodology to build training sets in face of these challenges. Then, we show that predictors based on non-linear support vector machine achieve higher true positive rates than predictors based on linear models. Our predictors consistently achieve true positive rates above 0.9. Finally we quantify the benefits of building per-application predictors over building general predictors that try to anticipate user dissatisfaction across multiple applications.
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Re: Paul Heyman's World Alliance of Professional Wrestling!
I've had this show written up for a while now and I thought that I may as well go ahead and post it. It may be the last WAPW show that I write, or at least post, for I'm currently dabbling with a new project which hopefully works out. Of course who's to say that feedback from this show doesn't change my mind?
Lol, I don't expect much in the way of reviews but nevertheless, I present to you - WAPW: Wednesday Night Hazard...
World Alliance Professional Wrestling presents
Wednesday 1st April 2009
Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, England
|Live Arena|
Following an extravagant pyrotechnic display the cameras pan deep into the arena, showcasing the excited fans on hand. One sign in particular reads 'WAPW, Welcome To The UK', amidst a sea of British flags. After a considerable amount of time passes the voices of Joey Styles and Matt Striker are heard as they introduce us for the show. The camera soon fixates on them, seated at their announcer's desk at ringside.
Joey Styles –
You are looking at the Newcastle Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle England - tonight's host for WAPW Hazard! As part of the Crossing Borders tour Hazard comes to you from the UK, and on behalf of everybody involved in the WA' I am thrilled to be here!
Matt Striker –
As am I Joe, as am I, and by the sounds of it the British fans are pretty happy about it too - this place is electric. They're all excited to be a part of WAPW tonight!
Joey Styles
I'm Joey Styles alongside my broadcast partner and your teacher Matt Striker, and these fans are excited for a good reason because folks lets check out tonight's
*** On Screen Graphic - Abyss Will Lay Down Another Open Challenge ***
*** On Screen Graphic - Cruiserweight Champion Teddy Hart vs. The UK's own PAC ***
*** On Screen Graphic - 'Anti Saint' Ken Doane vs. 'Sugar Daddy' Lance ***
*** On Screen Graphic - Main-Event - North American Champion Elijah Burke vs. Christian ***
After narrating each of these and hyping them up, it's time for our opening contest!
The crowd, as expected, pop big for their fellow Brits - Nigel McGuiness and Sheamus O'Shaunnessy. The two emerge bearing Union Jack flags and proudly wave them to the fans. They both enter the ring, climb to the second rope and parade them again, neither smiling too joyously, rather remaining focused and on-task.
Matt Striker -
You've got to believe that a win here in England would most certainly put them in contention for the WAPW tag-team titles - they have been on a roll as of late - still undefeated in WAPW.
Not too phased about playing the roles of the heels tonight in England, the Natural Franchise are mostly unaffected by the boos they receive. More so than usual the reaction for them is poor, mostly out of love for their opponents, but the youngsters have a cocky swagger about them that would draw the ire of many a man.
Match One – The United Kingdom vs. The Natural Franchise
In a rematch from last weeks show in Mexico, the Natural Franchise were given an opportunity to stop the rot and put an end to their poor run of losses. Tonight's opponents were on the opposite side of the spectrum, gaining both momentum and popularity already - a win tonight would surely put them in the running for a title shot at the 'Scars And Stripes' PPV in just under two months.
Upon starting the match the fans would let their feelings be known, cheering everything that The UK did and booing everything Stevens and Douglas did. To start off the bout The UK dominated, with Nigel getting in considerable offense before tagging in Sheamus who inflicted more damage. In one notable spot early on, with Chase Stevens on the outside of the ring, Sheamus executed a fall-away slam sending
The fans were definitely impressed by the Irish mans show of incredible strength. As the match wore on The Natural Franchise inevitably got the advantage; Chase Stevens slipped out of the corner and out of the path of the on-running Sheamus, allowing a quick tag and spell of double-team domination.
Even with The Briscoes watching, who made there way down to the bottom of the ramp at the six minute mark to observe, the match was no formality for The UK but in the end, after over ten minutes of action, they got the win. With Nigel just off of the hot-tag he was cleaning house - lariat for Douglas, lariat for Stevens! After hammering away on Douglas with right hands, forearms and uppercuts he planted him with a delayed-brainbuster parallel to the turnbuckle where Sheamus was standing on the apron. After looking to the fans and pumping them up, he tagged in O'Shaunnessy and pointed to the top rope! With that, the man in green trunks climbed to the top, readying himself and gaining balance. Soon enough he was standing tall high-above the prone body of his opponent Douglas. Chase Stevens got to his feet and attempted to intervene but was turned
with an
lariat!! With that, Sheamus hit a stunning
!! 1, 2, 3!!!
Winners @ 10.13 minutes – The United Kingdom
After continuing their superb momentum The UK celebrate in ring, immediately retrieving their flags and waving for their British fans. Joey Styles and Matt Striker are impressed with the duo, praising the athleticism and power of Sheamus with the finishing maneuver. During the post-match celebrations their attentions turn to The Briscoe's, as both of whom hop up onto the apron and look directly at their counterparts. After a brief stare-down between the two teams it seems as if it's going to come to blows. The UK drop their flags and take a step back, almost daring them to enter. After staring each other out some more The Briscoe's hop down from the apron, electing not to get physically involved. As they back up the ramp, The UK come closer to the ropes, motioning 'What?' to the brothers. In response, they signal to the Brits that it is
who are seeking the title shot and
who will be getting it - not The UK.
|Interview Area|
Hazard returns with interviewer Scott Hudson standing by with Gen Ex, Roderick Strong, Jack Evans and Austin Aries. They stand too the right of Hudson with the champions' tag-team titles slung over their shoulders.
Scott Hudson -
I'm Scott Hudson here on Hazard and I'm standing by with former tag-team champions, Gen Ex. You requested this time?
Aries snatches the microphone from Scott Hudson and takes a step forward into the camera shot.
Austin Aries -
(With a sense of urgency in his voice)
Yeah, yeah as a matter of fact I did, Scott. See myself and Roddy aren't gonna stand idly by whilst Paul Heyman plays Russian Roulette with our careers. Gen Ex, aren't anyone's bitches!
He breathes fairly heavily, adrenaline clearly running through his veins.
Austin Aries -
See what I'm hear to address is the simple fact of the
that are being played inside WAPW. Talent, using relationships with the brass to get a better place on the roster. 3D, Ray, Devon - I'm talking to you! See we're not accepting the way that you boys and Pal Heyman are running the tag-team division! Word in the back is that Heyman's lining up
shot at Gen Ex and our tag-team titles!
He turns to his left and questions Scott Hudson.
Austin Aries -
Scott, you're a fact-buff – you know your shit right?
Hudson shrugs his shoulders suggesting that he does.
Austin Aries -
Well lemme' ask you this - who, in the first month of WAPW programming, defeated Team 3D -
? Who beat them - fair and square, twice in a row, and
didn't get the titles?
Scott Hudson -
Well I-I guess that would be you two gentlemen.
Austin Aries -
Thank you. After
wins, fair and square,
clean pin-falls - they
got a chance to win the tag-team titles. Scott, let me ask you another question - even after losing two matches in a row to us, who got to decide the stipulation? Who did the stipulation favor?!
Scott Hudson -
That would be Team 3D.
Austin Aries -
Yeah, you're right, it would. See, the
, and that's what it is - blatant
- it's screwing us over. So what, we don't have time to kiss the asses of Paul Heyman and the rest of the WAPW officials. So what, we were never in that garbage promotion - ECW. Even after defeating those brown-nosing bastards three times - they get another shot at us.
Aries shrugs his shoulders in a contained rage. He doesn't know what more to say. He collects himself.
Austin Aries -
I'm tired of this. Team 3D ... Paul Heyman - I'm sick and tired of it. If you want to give those guys another chance at us, I guess we can't stop you.
, I know one thing for sure, if they're getting a shot - it's gonna be on our terms.
Aries looks to Roderick, who grins.
Austin Aries -
That's right. Battle Lines - they had their patented Tables match. Full Throttle - we beat them in a Ladder match. Uprising - ultimate submission. Wait, no, how about a
? No, falls count anywhere? I quit - it doesn't
what we pick. The simple reality is that when we beat you, 3D -
(in a somber tone)
. You heard me. If you want to risk it all, rise up and attempt to snatch these babies
*slaps title on his shoulder*
then you're going to have to put your career on the line.
Austin and Roderick stare at each other once more, Aries slapping the title on Strong's shoulder.
Austin Aries -
Pal Heyman - make it happen. 3D, at Uprising - it's going to be the end of your careers.
The camera pans to the left of the champions to Scott Hudson.
Scott Hudson -
Well WAPW you heard it here first, at Uprising it's going to be titles vs. careers - but finally Gen Ex, what do you have to say after turning on Eddie Kingston last week, and then attacking both him and Team 3D in the treatment room?
Austin Aries smirks. Roderick is to field this question.
Roderick Strong -
Scott, it's pretty obvious those who come from the Dudley family aren't the sharpest knifes in the drawer. Eddie Kingston is no exception. At Full Throttle we saw an opportunity to prevent him from screwing us over, so we took that. When we were done with him, after we were done
him - we kicked his ass to the curb, it's as simple as that.
|Live Arena|
We cut back to the live arena with the camera briefly fixated on the fans in attendance. Joey Styles and Matt Striker take a moment to reiterate the ramifications of the match between 3D and Gen Ex, if 3D decide to accept.
Out steps the flamboyant youngster, Alex Shelley. Wearing skin-tight, shiny-silver pants and a tight-black tank top he makes his way down the ramp and into the ring, ignoring the fans surrounding him. He hops up onto the apron and leans back on the ropes, closing his eyes as he raises both hands. He receives a microphone from Howard Finkel before beginning.
Alex Shelley -
Ya know, I've been lucky enough to have traveled the world doing what I love for a living. Wrestling has taken me all across the globe, I've been to some beautiful and historic places - but I gotta say, England, you take the cake.
The fans pop for Alex Shelley momentarily...
Alex Shelley -
Yep, that's right England, you are by far the ugliest ... smelliest ... most ill-educated country on the face of this planet
The pervious applause swiftly turns to huge heat for the youngster. He grins, pouting to the camera.
Alex Shelley -
Frankly I think it's a disgrace that the most charismatic young star in the business has to put up with the likes of you. Look around you. Look around at the people that fill this arena - and then look at me. Stark comparison. England, I'm simply too good to have to come to your country and perform in front of all of you.
He briefly walks around the ring before stopping in a different spot.
Alex Shelley -
I'm a positive person. I like to think that there's a little good in all of us, and it's with that in mind that I thank you England. I mean, you people make me so proud, and so happy to be an American. It's times like this that you realise how great your life is and how all of your problems are put into perspective when thinking of people like you.
Heat continues to rain down on Shelley, who is clearly enjoying himself out there.
Alex Shelley -
See I come from a place called Detroit - a
city. Our sporting honors are stuff of legend. The Tigers, The Red Wings - you name it, Detroit has won it.
He motions with both hands as if he was weighing up with scales.
Alex Shelley -
Newcastle on the other hand, well, that really does speak for itself doesn't it.
He looks questioningly to the crowd as they respond negatively to his cheap shots.
Alex Shelley -
Now as much as I could say and as long as I could go on, I'm not out here to give you that satisfaction of Alex-interaction. I'm out here to address someone who like you, isn't worthy of my time. That person, is
Rey Mysterio
An obvious pop for the Mexican.
Alex Shelley -
You like him huh? You all like
? Well I've got news for ya - I don't. You're not going to like what I plan on doing to Rey the next time I get my hands on him. You're going to sit back in your chairs at home, or sit in your little chairs in the audience, and shudder. You'll cringe. You'll cry, you'll scream, you'll shout 'No Shelley, No', when you witness what I do to him. 'Cause what he did, and the mockery he made of me, him and his little immigrant buddy Mistico - they'll pay. They like the two on one attacks, they like to double up on me with an unfair advantage because they know, one on one - they wouldn't last three minutes in the ring with me.
He runs his hand through his slick hair.
Alex Shelley -
At Uprising, come hell or high water, I'm getting a match with him. Paul Heyman you're sitting in the back with your finger up your ass, how about you, for once, do what's best for the promotion and more importantly for me and grant me a match with Rey Mysterio. Huh, how about it? Rey's going round the back feigning a knee injury and telling everyone how he can't wrestle for over a month, well you know what I call it? I don't know what you idiots call it, but on Planet Shelley - we call it 'ducking'. Yeah, that's right, Rey Mysterio is ducking a one-on-one match with Total-Nonstop-Alex.
Shelley pulls 'his' X-Division title belt from his left shoulder and then places it over his right one.
Alex Shelley -
In closing, Rey, just like you took my credibility by getting lucky and beating me down with your illegal buddy, I'm taking your mask, Rey. I'm beating you at Uprising, and raping your heritage, and all that you think it stands f...
Alex is stopped in his tracks and the fans erupt. Soon enough Rey emerges at the top of the ramp, his left leg bearing a metallic brace over his blue pants. He raises both hands high into the air and smiles. He is holding a microphone.
Rey Mysterio -
What's up England?!
The usual mega-pop is heard, as Rey pauses momentarily.
Rey Mysterio -
Unlike this chump in the ring, I am
to be here tonight in front of you fans.
Aaaand another pop ~ !
Rey Mysterio -
Alex it takes a real tough guy to try and get a match with someone who's injured doesn't it? You know as well as everybody else does that at Full Throttle, thanks to you, I suffered a ligament injury in my left knee. They say it'll only keep me out of action for a few weeks, but it does mean that I miss out on kicking your ass at Uprising.
Boos are heard upon hearing that Rey can't compete at Uprising.
Rey Mysterio -
I can wait, Alex, I can bite my tongue and be patient but I can't wait for too long. You on the other hand, you're eager to fight at Uprising though, right?
Alex Shelley -
You're damn right I'm eager, Rey. I'm ready, willing and able, and it's a shame that you're too much of a coward to compete.
Rey Mysterio -
Well that's great! That's the best news I've since I heard we were coming to England..
Rey Mysterio -
Because, if you're so 'eager to fight' and ready to do some damage at Uprising - then hell, since I can't compete - how about I find you a replacement?
Shelley looks questioningly at Rey.
Rey Mysterio -
Since I'm out of action until Scars And Stripes, why don't I hand-pick the guy who will take my place and beat you?
Alex Shelley -
Rey, do you not understand me? It's all about Alex baby, and I'm ready, willing - and able to beat the snot out of whoever you have in mind.
Rey Mysterio -
Well then, with that in mind, let me introduce my replacement. You seem to want to get your hands on him, and believe me - he wants to get you in the ring just as bad! Your opponent at Uprising ... give it up England, for
There's a great reception for Mistico who emerges energetically, jumping with his arms held high. He eventually alligns himself next to Rey in looking down at Alex in the ring. Shelley's body language and expressions don't give away much of how he's feeling about facing Mistico. Mistico gets on the mic, surveying the arena before beginning.
Mistico -
Alex, que quieres en levantamiento así que tienes conmigo. Usted quería líos con el toro, que está recibiendo los cuernos. Voy a tomar en el levantamiento WAPW Uprising los cuernos y le lanza en la victoria. Nos vemos en Uprising!
The fans pop, most of them not understanding a lick of what he just said, including Alex, who gives a perplexed look. Rey is in a joyous mood as is his pal.
Rey Mysterio -
He said he'll see you - at Uprising!
We head to a commercial break as Rey raises Mistico's hand, all the while staring and pointing to Alex in the ring.
|Video Package|
Inside one of the most high-tec training facilities in the country stands newcomer Brian Danielson. The video is of him pushing his body to the limit using all sorts of weight-lifting equipment, fitness drills and wrestling with a sparring partner. Throughout it is narrated by various wrestlers and personalities, changing as with the locations.
Austin Aries -
Brian Danielson? The first thing that comes to my mind is special. I mean, this guy is, in my mind, the best in the world. He's got a little bit of everything. Submissions, lucha libre, brawling, mat wrestling - there's not a flaw in his game.
Alex Shelley -
I've had the privilege of wrestling Brian on a number of occasions and taking all things into consideration he's probably the toughest opponent I've ever had. He can counter anything you throw at him and then some. He's just that damn good.
Christian Cage -
Of all the guys outside of WAPW that I would love to face, and know in my heart that we would put on the match that would steal the show - it's him. I've heard so much about him, seen so much of him - WAPW is the ultimate test. Brian's gonna have to step his game up, and I hope he does.
Brent Albright -
Brian Danielson, is, the man. He is the best in the world. He's finally made it to the biggest stage in wrestling and I think now he'll improve even more. It's quite scary actually when you think about it.
Paul Heyman -
He's the man who when I first was asked by WAPW owner Michael Morton after the first ever Hazard, who I wanted to bring in - I immediately told him that I wanted Brian in my company. It's been a long wait for Brian to make the step up to a mainstream wrestling organization, but now the stage is set. It's all down to him now. He's going to help WAPW redefine mainstream wrestling I think.
Joey Styles -
He's got all the hype, all the momentum in his corner. He's got all the attention on him - it's his time to deliver the goods. Whoever he faces at Uprising in his first match, they're in for one hell of a battle.
|Interview Area|
We're backstage, and the always-beautiful Torrie Wilson is joined by Christian Cage!
Torrie Wilson -
Ladies and gentlemen I'm Torrie Wilson and I am joined at this time by none other than 'Captain Charisma' - Christian Cage. Christian, tonight in a match made by Paul Heyman, you face off with North American Champion Elijah Burke in a non-title match. What are your thoughts?
Christian, not looking into the camera seems to be oblivious to Torrie. She continues to hold a microphone to his mouth before he finally comes around.
Christian Cage -
Huh? I'm sorry Torrie, what was that?
Torrie Wilson -
(After gathering her words again)
Uh, tonight you face Elijah Burke in a non-title match. How do you feel going into this?
Again, Christian is not all there, seemingly listening to something far-away. Torrie waves her hand slowly in front of Christian's face, bringing him too again.
Christian Cage -
Huh-wha? I'm sorry Torrie. Ya see,
I was too busy listening to the ever-increasing chants felt across England by my peeps, of 'Christian - Christian - Christian - Christian ~ !
He fades out as the fans in attendances begin to chant. This brings a grin to the Canadians face.
Christian Cage -
Now, where were we? Elijah Burke? Main-event? Non-title match? How do I feel? Torrie, I feel good. As a matter of fact, I feel -
. Never better, for at Uprising, I get a chance at redemption, a chance at the WAPW World Championship - something that should have been mine a long time ago. Never one to get caught up in the past, Captain Charisma is simply looking forward and looking to Uprising where
will be fulflled. It's been one hell of a ride the past two months, and there've been certain roadblocks in my path, but Torrie now it's all come to pass and I've risen above all of it - there is
that can stop me.
He pauses to once more look into a different zone. He then returns to
Christian Cage -
I feel reborn, better than ever. I woke up this morning to the sound of birds chirping cheerfully, to the smell of freshly-picked roses and freshly-cut grass, hopped out of bed, looked in the mirror and thought to myself - wow, 'what a wonderful world'.
He and Torrie look at each other.
Christian Cage -
Tonight with Elijah Burke is all about the two p's - preview, and pay-back.
because tonight I face on half of my opponents at Uprising in the winner take all tag-team match and I get to hand out some
for getting his nose stuck in my business for all this time. He's a good, young competitor sure, a future WAPW champion even - but Elijah, you're not Christian Cage. You've got skills - but I've got more. You've got a title - but not for long, because at Uprising when I pin either you or MVP I'm picking up the World Title, and you're
your North American Title that you've worked oh-so hard to get.
He stares directly into the camera one last time.
Christian Cage -
Sorry kid, that's just how I roll, and if you didn't know - well, you will later on tonight.
Torrie Wilson -
My final question and one which everybody wants to know - can you trust Goldberg as your partner at Uprising?
He looks to her for a moment, displaying little more than a grin.
Christian Cage -
Hm, well Torrie, I guess we'll have to just wait and see.
He winks at her before making his exit out of the scene.
|Live Arena| -
The daunting sound of Abyss' music greets the ears of the fans in the arena, prompting a mixed reaction. Trailing his 'father', James Mitchell, who is dressed in an extravagant all-green suit, he makes his way slowly down and into the ring. He carries chains which are dangling from his neck. As usual he is wearing his orange prison-clothing with 'PARK' emblazoned on the back. Mitchell receives a microphone and begins.
James Mitchell -
Well, well, well, first Mexico and now here we are in England. I'm not out here to bad-mouth you people and your country, because in all honesty - your pitiful lives really do speak for themselves don't they.
Cheap heat.
James Mitchell -
Regardless of geographical alignment the outcome will always be the same. I will cut to the chase and inform both you fans, and all of the men in the back, that myself and Chris are out here - like last week - in search of a challenger. Yes, you heard me. After last weeks total destruction and annihilation of one James Noble, Abyss still has the taste for blood deep inside his bones. See, as with Kennedy, he wasn't enough to sooth my sons blood-lust.
The camera hones in on the looming figure of Abyss, who jolts forward in the direction of the camera in anger.
James Mitchell -
Some might say I'm wasting my time by coming out here. They may believe so, because let's face it - who in the back would actually
to step into the ring with this wrecking ball?! Maybe I am wasting my time. Maybe nobody will accept our little proposal. However, in the unfortunate case of no one person
mixing it up with Abyss - he will have no choice but to march right down that aisle and find somebody to
Mitchell's microphone-bearing arm falls to his side as both he and his son wait in anticipation for a taker. As seconds quickly pass, it would appear that nobody is willing to take them up on the offer. They make a move to the ropes, when ...
To the complete shock of the fans in attendance and James Mitchell in the ring, the music of Jamie Noble hits, the man who Abyss decimated last week on Hazard!
Matt Striker -
Please tell me this is a joke. H-he can't be serious about coming out here, Joe.
After a pause without any sight of Noble - he appears. Wearing jean shorts and a flannel-waist jacket, he walks out onto the entrance ramp. His ribs are heavily bandaged and he is wearing black braces on both of his knees, as well as the Hardcore title in the grasp of his right-hand...
Joey Styles -
Folks Jamie Noble is clearly in no position to be competing tonight after last week.
Noble is trash-talking Abyss from the top f the ramp, ignoring the pleas of his girlfriend, Nidia. She has a hold of his arm but he is relentless in making his way to ringside. He drops his Hardcore title to the mat without a second-thought and then bravely attempts to slide in under the ropes but can only make it onto the apron and not quite under. He's clearly in excruciating pain...
Match Two – Jamie Noble vs. Abyss
Somewhat inhumanely the bell sounds. Not letting up for a split-second, Abyss paces towards Noble on the apron and begins stopping him through the ropes, driving his huge foot down into the abdomen of the fallen-champion! The big man drops to his knee and pulls Noble head-first from under the ropes up onto his feet, displaying his far superior strength. Abyss then cups Noble's head with his left hand and fires away on the head and body with his right in perfect 1-1 sequence. He eventually crumples to his knees, and is a sitting duck for a running boot to the face from the wrecking ball! Abyss stands over him, figuratively drooling at what he could possibly do next. Eventually Noble gets to a level-base somehow, clutching his gut. He is sent flying into the corner with a stiff-right hand, where he's conveniently propped up. The big-man backs up into the opposite corner and proceeds to sprint at him,
him with a huge corner splash!! Noble then would stagger forward and after a well-placed boot to the mid-section, he is lain across the back of Abyss and hoisted up onto his shoulders -
!! Noble's back comes crashing down over the unforgiving frame of Abyss, and the impact sends the hardcore champion flying too.
Joey Styles -
Referee please, just count the three and end this now...
1...2... Abyss lifts the shoulder up from the mat! The camera shows the face of a horrified Nidia at ringside who is screaming 'Jamie' repeatedly. Inside the ring and Abyss is kneeling over the prone-body of his 'opponent'. He's certainly not posing and offense, though. Saliva flies through the masks bar-holes from Abyss, and it's obvious that he is reaching an emotional climax. He scrambles to his feet and leers at Noble, daring him to get up. Somehow - he does. Using the referee for leverage he drags himself up, but is helpless as he walks straight into a vicious
1,2 and mercifully - 3.
Winners @ 2.13 minutes – Abyss
The referee immediately takes the initiative and checks on Jamie Noble, attempting to cordon him off from any further assault.
Joey Styles -
The outcome was never really in doubt, but lets just hope that Abyss has got his 'fix' and is done with Jamie Noble.
The words of Joey Styles serve as a jinx of sorts, as Abyss soon makes a move towards his fallen opponent and drags him throat-first to his feet. Noble can barely even struggle as he is throttled brutally and gasping for air. Abyss than places one hand on the lower back of Noble and powers him up - then down for a
He looms over him, shaking visibly and in a frenzied state.
!" he yells aggressively, as he kneels over him and lays into him with left and right hands, one after the other!
Joey Styles -
This is, this is just despicable. Security are surely on their way, EMT's too one would hope. This needs to stop soon or Jamie Noble may suffer some serious damage.
On cue, minus a few seconds, both EMT's and security guards stream down through the aisle, bearing a stretcher. The three security guards manage to drag Abyss off of his battered rival, but the blood is already flowing from the hairline of the Hardcore champion. James Mitchell orders Abyss into the corner and the two partake in watching on as the carnage is dealt with. The camera pans to the top of the ramp where Noble's girlfriend Nidia comes sprinting down urgently. She runs up the steps wearing cut-off jean shorts and a tight white top, though she's not wearing any footwear. She pushes through the wall of security guards and kneels over her boyfriend, yelling "
" repeatedly. She is visibly and rightfully shaken. The commentary team until this point have been silent but for a few apt comments on what is happening, but they come to voice as Abyss makes a move - towards
Matt Striker -
Oh, oh no.
She is oblivious to the monster that is standing parallel to her, but she perks up when the security guards pull her away from him. For her safety they take her to the other side of the ring, as Abyss looks on with a deranged look in his eyes. Suddenly, she jolts forwards and lunges at Abyss, slapping him in a flurry of aggression!! Not the wisest thing to do, but Abyss doesn't know how to react to it. He smiles. He bears a wide grin of sadistic affection. As the security guards restrain her she's still within an arms distance of him, as he extends his club-like arm and gently runs his two fingers through her curly, brown hair. Eventually she's forcefully restrained and dragged to safety, and we cut to a commercial...
|Live Arena|
Back from a bombardment of advertisements and we're ready for action! The familiar sound of a car-crash followed up by a trash-metal beat grabs the viewer by the throat and demands attention. Out steps 'Anti Saint' Ken Doane, dressed in all black (shorts, knee-pads, elbow-pads, boots). He makes no fuss or goes to no length to be extravagant. After climbing onto the second rope and looking deep into the crowd emotionlessly he erupts with a roar and raises both clenched-hands high.
Contrary to the demeanor of his opponent, Sugar Daddy Lance emerges wearing his usual extravagant attire, similar to that of an 80's glam rocker. He is tailed by two girls, both of whom are carrying a small glass-bottle of whisky. Half-way down the ramp and the trio stop, as Lance pours the liquid over the chest of one of his scantily-clad brunettes, before rubbing his face in it! The English crowd pop. Before Lance can proceed to do likewise with the other girl, Ken Doane comes running up the ramp and attacks Lance from behind...
Match Three - 'Anti Saint' Ken Doane vs. Sugar Daddy Lance
Though the match didn't begin officially for a short-while, the action certainly did! Ken takes Lance to his knees with a running clothesline to the back and proceeds to batter him with hard elbows to the forehead from behind. After having enough of striking his helpless opponent he drags him to his feet by the hair and using the hair, tosses Lance down and flying into the steel steps!! The Anti Saint is driven and is not wasting any time! After stomping away rabidly at the back of Lance he finds it necessary to throw him in under the ropes and start the match.
Though starting off on top, and for a good while dominating, showing not only his ruthlessness but his undoubted potential, Lance would strike lucky and find a way back in to the bout. The match became a contest when Doane was told to get off of his opponent after a five count filled with punches, leading to the Anti Saint to approach the referee, grab him by the shirt and yell at him. Lance would proceed to gather himself and hit a low blow, which the referee unsurprisingly turned a blind eye to. For the following five minutes it would be evenly fought, but if anyone had the most offense in it was Doane.
The end came near the seven minute mark. After a run of momentum, Ken Doane hit his finishing maneuver - the kick to the gut followed by a forward-jumping DDT. He would get to his feet and rather than pinning and winning the bout, he makes a move for the outside! With his eyes set on a steel-chair, he snatches one from Howard Finkel, slapping him in the face for good measure! While this takes place Jake Roberts, Doane's estranged manager makes his way down to ringside to watch the finish unfold. With Doane back in the ring and with the chair, his attention is taken by the sight of The Snake. He shouts at him, and tells him to get out of here. Roberts does, backing up a few steps to diffuse the situation. This though allows Lance up, and Doane walks straight into a boot - slamming the chair straight into his own skull!! He covers, and the referee counts for three.
Winner @ 6:45 minutes - Sugar Daddy Lance!
The winner briefly gets his hand raised and swiftly exits the ring and makes his way to the back eagerly with his girls.
Matt Striker -
Joe, I wish I could be a fly on the wall at the Sugar Daddy's celebration party tonight!
Still standing outside and looking on, Jake Roberts is summoned to the ring by an enraged Ken Doane. The former manager obliges, slowly and hesitantly entering. Doane has a microphone, as he grabs Roberts by the throat and backs him into the corner.
Ken Doane -
He pauses, breathing heavily due to exhaustion.
Ken Doane -
Roberts, if you
... and I do mean,
, get in
business again - I won't blink before I break your neck!
He pauses again, this time to wipe the sweat off of his forehead with the wrist of the hand holding the microphone.
Ken Doane -
I've told you once and I'll tell the whole world now, I do not
a manager. Snake, with you by my side for that short-while where did we go? What did we win? Nothin', that's what. I am ... (!!!!)
(!!!!) ... and I answer to
no one
, got it?!
Roberts reluctantly nods, as Doane backs off. As Ken turns around he looks down at the floor to see the chair which lost him the match. He picks it up and looks at it, looks to Roberts, before then looking at the referee in the corner of the ring, nailing him in the forehead with it!!
Matt Striker -
Dear Lord... that is uncalled for. That's just wrong.
After pondering his actions and seemingly regretting them, Doane has a rush of blood to the head once more, as he hops through the ropes to the outside, and repeatedly smashes the steel-chair against the cold, silver ring-post!!
Joey Styles -
Ken Doane has gone
. He is a loose-cannon!
After practically destroying the chair, an immense feat in itself, he stops, tossing it to the side. He runs his hand through his spiked, brown hair and turns to the top of the ramp to exit. However, who else but
steps out, dressed formally, and with a microphone in hand.
Paul Heyman -
I don't know who in the hell you
you are, but I'll tell you
you are, and that is
Doane looks to him with an enraged look on his face.
Paul Heyman -
I've got referees in my ear fearing for their health, telling me that they don't want to officiate your matches. Not only are you a threat to those around you, be it commentators, ring announcers and hell, I wouldn't doubt that you wanna swing for me right now, but you're a threat to yourself.
Doane's look is slightly perplexed.
Paul Heyman -
Kenny, you like to think of yourself as the future of this business, and if I'm honest, quite a lot of us think you are too. But, the way you are acting is not only costing those around you, but it's costing you. So, with that in mind, you are gone until further notice and if you return a second sooner - we will be wishing you well in your future endeavors and you will be
Don't cross the boss ~ ! Heyman leaves Doane looking pissed and holding his head in his hands.
In a dark location backstage are Azrael, David (Heath), Paul (London) and Matthew (Michaels). The faces of the latter three are visible only by the candle-light of which they are holding. Azrael cannot be seen, only heard in his deep-toned murmur.
Azrael -
Tonight, my disciples, is the first night of the initiation period. Over the course of the next two weeks all three of you will have faced a challenge, an obstacle placed in front of you by me ... Azrael. Your job is simple, and it is to overcome those who stand before you. In my house there are many doors, but no rooms for the weak. With my father, who art in Heaven watching on, I want you to give your soul to the cause. Tonight, Paul, is
your night
Both David and Matthew fade from the picture as they blow their candles out.
Azrael -
The job is simple, but not simple enough for someone undeserving of my elixir. Do it well and you come a step closer to Heaven, where together we will drink the blood of the sinners.
It's time.
|Interview Area|
Shane Douglas is standing by with Team 3D.
Shane Douglas -
Team 3D you requested this interview time, what's on your mind?
Brother Devon -
Shane, this is to address those Gen Ex punks, Aries and Strong.
Douglas politely steps out of the shot as Devon looks at the camera.
Brother Devon -
Earlier on tonight you offered us a rematch at those tag-team titles at the Uprising, but on one condition - the condition that if we lose that match, then we're through. If we lose, we're done. If we lose at Uprising - we, retire. Haha,
Ray slaps the back of Devon.
Brother Ray -
Gen Ex in nearly twenty years of being in this business, through all the titles, the opponents, the companies - you punks are the most arrogant, self-righteous, little pricks of them all! You've got balls, I'll give you that. What you did to us at Full Throttle, what you got our cousin to do, it took balls. However, I think you'll find that Uprising, requesting this match didn't take balls - it took inexperience. Boys when the chips are down, and when everything's riding on a match, everybody that knows something about this business knows, that we deliver. We're the most decorated tag-team ...
. You brats are barely past rookie status, and you made a rookie mistake in giving us this match. When the pressure is on - we thrive off of it. When the single most important thing to us in the world is on the line -
! If you thought that the matches on Hazard were tough ... if you thought that our tables match at Uprising was hard ... and if you thought that the Ladder match at Full Throttle took everything you had and then some -
wait until Uprising.
The angry demeanor changes to a calmer one.
Brother Devon -
Shane, I think my brotha' said all that needed to be said. Uprising ... April 19th ... no stipulations, no interference, no funny stuff ... just two teams, fighting to see who's the best in the world.
|Live Arena|
The camera returns to briefly survey the front-row of the arena, where the fans are nothing short of ruckus. Joey Styles and Matt Striker identify none other than Newcastle United football players Kevin Nolan and Steven Taylor seated at ringside. They both grin at the direction of the camera, before it switches to a shot of the ring where Howard Finkel is standing. It's time for our next contest!
The WAPW Cruiserweight Champion makes his entrance, emerging from the tunnel looking displeased and generally not happy to be here. He wears baggy gold pants and has a matching golden waist-coat, of which the buttons are undone. He tips his glasses down and looks at the crowd, before pushing them back up the bridge of his nose and making his way to the ring. His swagger is evident as he enters the ring, holding his title belt high with both hands.
Match Four – Pac vs. Teddy Hart
England's own Pac was given the opportunity of a lifetime when he stepped into the ring with the Cruiserweight Champion of the world, Teddy Hart. Though not a title match, a win or an impressive performance with the world watching and in front of his own country would certainly do wonders for his career. At only 22 years of age 'the man who gravity forgot' had a game-plan which was to throw caution to the wind and simply go for it. He did just that, immediately going on the offensive as soon as the bell rung, landing multiple forearms to Teddy and backing him into the ropes. Pac continued a high-pressure start, backing up before charging at him and taking Teddy out of the ring with a clothesline!! The fans were into this match from the get-go, and it was never more clear than after Pac's first impressive high-flying stunt as he climbed onto the apron and then ran at Teddy, hitting a stunning
shooting star press
of which took a lot out of both competitors!! The fans were in for nothing less than a treat with Pac's high-octane style impressing enthralling the audience.
Commercial Break.
The commercial break came just over a minute into the bout and upon returning the action was back in the ring, with Pac raining down on Ted Hart with the ten-punch in the corner. After counting to seven, Pac was put in a precarious position when Teddy walked forward in a powerbomb position. However, the wherewithal of the youngster allowed him to land a couple more punches and eventually turn the move into a high-impact hurricarana! Hart's head connected with the canvas in an ugly way, resulting in the referee checking him over. In the mean-time, the Englishman threw his hands into the air, garnering a great response.
The pause for the champion allowed the match to slow down and for the momentum to be quelled. Hart, doing what champions do best, dictated the tempo for the next period of the match and began to take control. It would be back and forth for the duration of the remaining eight minutes, with both men putting on a show. Eventually, class began to shine through and the champion was earning his stripes, as he countered a cross-body from the top rope with a drop-kick to the gut! Upon getting to his feet Pac walked straight into a stern boot to the mid-section, followed by Hart's version of the
Canadian Destroyer
! The crowd erupted upon impact, applauding the daring move. This took a lot out of both men, with Hart not going for the pin immediately, but when he did he only scored a two and a half count. Slowly he got back to his feet and awaited Pac to do the same. After pulling himself to his feet Pac was clearly dazed, as the English-men backpedalled
straight into Teddy's signature maneuver the '
Hart Rate
' – a devastating belly to back suplex turned into a sitout powerbomb! The result was unquestionable as the referee counted three!!
Winner @ 15:45 minutes – Teddy Hart!
After shrugging off the referees futile attempt at raising Hart's hand, the champion whilst clutching his gut gets to his feet and demands his title. A lower-being rushes to hand the referee the belt through the ropes to give to Hart. Hart however doesn't accept the title in his hands, as he forces the apprehensive referee to strap the belt on his waist. When done, Hart raises both hands and basks in his own glory. Suddenly though, from through the crowd comes Paul London from The Diciples! Dressed in black pants, boots and wrist-tape, he hops the barricade and slides in under the ropes into the ring and attacks Hart!
Joey Styles –
Paul London? What business does he have out here?!
London knocks Hart into the corner with a hard club to the back, before unloading with hard-punches to the face and body! The referee attempts to call London off of Hart, but is scared away. Meanwhile Azrael emerges at the top of the ramp, watching on with his arms crossed. Hart though is in a bad way, and is dropped with a vicious spike-piledriver in the middle of the ring! When all is said and done London stands over the champion with the Cruiserweight title belt in his left-hand, and with his right he makes the sign of a cross on his chest. He grins as we go to a video package.
|Video Package|
A short Uprising promotional video airs. It advertises the two matches to be announced so far – Christian and Goldberg vs. MVP and Elijah Burke, and Team 3D vs. Gen Ex
|Video Package|
With the camera shot fixated downwards with an extreme close-up, a pair of hands rapidly type away at a keyboard. Seconds pass with the hands continuing to type. The screen suddenly fades to black. Seconds later it returns as we see a computer screen with a wall of text. The shot zooms out a little to show the back of the man typing away. We don't see his identity, only that he is clean-cut and wearing a crisp white shirt. The screen fades to black again briefly, before frantically these words begin to flash up on the screen one after another:
– before the screen pauses, before finishing with the words "
The IWC – coming soon to WAPW
|Live Arena|
After the commentators very briefly ask each other what the previous video was all about, they gear us up for our main-event of the evening!
As Gen Ex's familiar hip-hop beat entrance theme blares as loud as ever, North American Champion Elijah Burke steps out onto the stage. His title belt is slung proudly across his shoulder and he is accompanied by a track-suit wearing Jack Evans, who acts as Burke's manager, massaging his shoulders as he walks and trying to pump him up energetically.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 –
The second half of tonight's huge main-event is next to make his entrance. The crowd react very positively to the Canadian, with a Christian chant circulating very loudly. He makes his usual entrance after looking deep into the arena with his hand on his head.
Match Five – Christian vs. Elijah Burke
Both men had one thing on their mind going into this match and that was to make a statement. This would be a warm-up of sorts for their huge tag-team match-up at Uprising, of which both the WAPW World Title and the WAPW North American Title would be on the line. Christian was at an obvious disadvantage for its entirety, as Elijah Burke was backed up by fellow Gen Ex member Jack Evans. Never shy in putting himself at harms way in order to help his team-mates, Christian had to have this in the back of his mind.
After just-over thirteen minutes of back and forth action, Elijah Burke had his opponent right where he wanted him. Just moments earlier he had connected with the Elijah Express only for Christian to get his foot on the rope to avoid being pinned. This got under the skin of the North American champ' who clearly thought he had done enough to win and wasn't shy in letting the referee know about it. After he was done remonstrating Christian was just about on his feet, using the turnbuckle for leverage to pull his lethargic legs to a vertical base. In came Elijah at full-speed ready to clatter into him for a second time, only for Christian to side-step in a split-second and send him crashing into the corner! The champion's momentum sent him backpedalling into the middle of the ring where he slumped to the floor. The referee would check on him, as he held his left-knee writhing in pain. Christian meanwhile held his stomach in the corner once more, trying to catch his breath. With the referee busy with Burke, Jack Evans saw an opportunity to leap up onto the apron and attempt a right-hand, only for his hand to be blocked. Evans utilized this, grabbing Cage's other hand to pull him from the corner to more a more central position on the apron and to keep him there. Seemingly unable to move from that particular spot, Burke miraculously recovered, backing up and sprinting towards his opponent for another
Elijah Express
. However, like the first one Cage somehow found away to avert trouble, ripping his hands away from Jack Evans' grasp and sending his nemesis
crashing into him!!
With Evans knocked from the apron and to ringside, the momentum was clearly with Christian! Sensing the opportune moment he waited for Burke to walk straight into a boot to the mid-section followed by a decisive unprettier!!! Immediately he hooked the leg and the referee counted
Winner @ 15:03 minutes – Christian!
Christian was not given any time whatsoever for his victory to sink in as immediately after the end of the match, Jack Evans snuck back in and decked him with his own sneaker, delivering a harsh blow to the back of the head! Evans, clearly at the request of Gen Ex leader MVP, began to lay into Christian with stomps to the body, coupled with a bout of harsh punches and elbows to the head! MVP likes what he sees and soon enough makes his way down to ringside, dressed in his all-white suit. He enters the ring with his title belt in hand and orders Evans and the groggy Elijah Burke to hold Christian up. With the Canadian defenseless, the WAPW Champion floors him with a cruel title-shot to the head!
Joey Styles –
Somebody needs to put a stop to this! They are taking out their Uprising opponent, Christian, and it isn't right!
As the three men in the ring stomp away at Christian's motionless body…
Joey Styles
Gen Ex turn their attention to the oncoming Goldberg, with Jack Evans backing up and leaping over the ropes at Goldberg – only to be
!! Goldberg places Evans onto his shoulders and proceeds to send him like a javelin into the cold steel-ring post!! As Evans crumples to the protective mat clutching at his gut, Goldberg points to MVP and Burke in the ring – his two opponents at Uprising. 'Berg climbs the steel-steps and enters the ring, flooring the on-running Burke immediately! MVP stays in the corner, letting Burke deal with their angry nemesis for the time being. Goldberg unloads a flurry of punches sending Burke back-peddling onto the ropes, which Goldberg clotheslines him over! As the former Buffalo Bills football player leers at the champion who is writhing in pain on the outside, another champion stands behind him, waiting for the right opportunity to strike. As Goldberg turns to face MVP, the WAPW champion attempts the title-belt shot, but it's ducked! MVP is greeted with a stern kick to the mid-section before eventually being hoisted up high for a
Joey Styles
Goldberg has cleaned house!!
The fans take in everything which they have just witnessed, as does Goldberg who looks down at the fallen WAPW champion. Christian finally gets to his feet, oblivious to his Uprising tag-team partner. He pats Goldberg on the back in a social way, but what comes next sure wasn't social! Goldberg knows not who it is and immediately continues his rampage by turning and decimating Christian with a
!!! The fans don't believe what they've seen, and neither does Goldberg, who stands over Christian with a blank look on his face.
Did he mean to do what he just did?! Did he know who it was?!
Quick Results:
The UK def. The Natural Franchise - ***
Abyss def.
WAPW Hardcore Champion
Jamie Noble - ** ½
Sugar Daddy Lance def. 'Anti Saint' Ken Doane - ***
WAPW Cruiserweight Champion
Teddy Hart def. Pac - *** ¾
Christian def.
WAPW North American Champion
Elijah Burke – *** ½
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Since moving to Northamptonshire from Notts he has enjoyed two strong seasons, making 2,552 first-class runs.
"I had a good county season last year, again, and the England selectors have told me clearly what I need to do to get back into the team.
"It won't be long before I get back now," he told BBC Sport.
As one of a small number of British Asians playing county cricket, Afzaal is seen as a role model for a whole community.
He is the figurehead for Afzaal's Cricketing Elite, which is in the next two months running academy weekends around the UK, leading into longer coaching courses.
England stars like Mark Butcher, Mark Ramprakash, Owais Shah, Andrew Caddick and Alex Tudor are joining him to help players of all ages, all races and all levels.
The course was responsible for identifying spinner Shaftab Khalid, who went on to gain a contract with Worcestershire and tour with the England A team in 2004.
This year, the first course takes place on the weekend of 7 January at The Oval, the ground where Afzaal scored a half century against Australia during the 2001 Ashes series.
After making a good impression in the middle of an England injury crisis, though, he had a difficult winter and was dropped after arriving in New Zealand overweight.
The Pakistan-born batsman's off-field attitude was also criticised.
Four years ago it was his relationship with former Miss World Diana Hayden that hit the headlines. More recently he has been seeing Bollywood star Amrita Arora.
But he says he has become more mature and experienced, helped by former South Africa captain Kepler Wessels, his coach at Northants.
"I was left [out] for little reasons. One was fitness and the others were [pause] the right reasons," he explained.
"I went away from Nottinghamshire to Northamptonshire and worked hard with Kepler Wessells and made a fresh start.
"I worked damned hard and I'm glad the last two seasons for Northamptonshire have been good, not just on the field but off the field as well."
As he is unlikely to be part of the England A side that begins a tour of the West Indies next month, Afzaal is still some way down England's waiting list.
Essex opener Alastair Cook and highly-rated Middlesex left-hander Ed Joyce should both be given a chance first, even if Afzaal makes a strong start to the season.
But he says that strength in depth, along with increasing experience, means England are well set for the future despite their recent struggles in Pakistan.
"It's an exciting time for English cricket because there's a lot of talented players in the team and a lot of talented players sitting outside," Afzaal added.
"When England tour India it will be an exciting series because they will be more used to the climate and the pitches.
"Pakistan played well in their back garden but I think it will be a different series when Pakistan tour England."
Even if he is not taking part by then, Afzaal will be playing his part in developing England stars for the future.


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