The first episode of the 2018 revival of HcW. The main event is for the Pure Championship and also a World Title Tournament match pitting Tyke Index vs. Ricky Stanton vs. Kashim.
A short Video plays of Mr Greeney speaking direct to the camera
Mr Greeney: Ladies and Gentlemen, for the first time in nearly a decade Hardcore Championship Wrestling returns to your television screens. We promise you action like you haven't seen in the past decade. Sit back and enjoy this ride! We are HcW!
The video fades out...
['Scars' by Papa Roach starts as the Monday Night Hell intro video starts. Old footage from HcW is shown. Snakebite, Lance Mikes, Taurus, Muhammed Rushdi, Jason Reign, Kashim, Gabriel Ohio, Luke Hammerbeam, Thomas Marr, Scythe Bloodline, "Pretty" Ricky Stanton and Aria is shown. It fades out into footage of moves: Taurus his the 8 Seconds (Inverted Rolling Cutter) on an opponent. When the song starts Snakebite looks down the camera, Lance Mikes is shown. Glen Greeney is shown. Luke Hammerbeam is shown. Tyke Index pointing to the crowd! The video slowly fades out and in fades HcW Monday Night Hell. Fireworks rocket into the roof of the arena as Hell comes to you live from Florida.
Cameras begin to pan around the inside of the arena
Al Locker: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to 2018! ... Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the return of Hardcore Championship Wrestling!!! We are live from the Broward County Civic Arena, Florida. Just over 20,000 fans inside this palace of an arena.
Al Locker: Back alongside me after almost 10 years is the ever funny and lively Alan Carcia...
Alan Carcia: Hell yeah, Oh man, I have missed this. It's great to be back! Almost 10 years eh? I heard you retired and were in a nursing home Locker..?
Al Locker: Well you still talk crap, nothing changes there!
Alan Carcia: And your mug is still as ugly as ever!!
Al Locker shakes his head at Carcia...
Al Locker: Folks, what a line up we have for you tonight. hcw-ent.com first announced that a World Heavyweight Championship tournament will begin here tonight!
Alan Carcia: I can't wait...
Cameras pan backstage where a stretch limo pulls into the car park area
Al Locker: Who could this be?
Alan Carcia: We'll soon see I am sure
Al Locker: Listen to this crowd! They are pumped
The limo stops and the driver gets out and walks to the back of the vehicle, Opens the door and out steps Mr Greeney
Al Locker: He's here!! He's here!!!!
Mr Greeney is greeted by a young child who asks for his autograph, Mr Greeney signs the paper, pats the kid on the head, smiles and walks off...
Alan Carcia: I think he's on his way out here...
No Diggity by Blackstreet hits the PA system
Richard Basset Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the HcW owner ... Mrrrr Greeeeennneeeeeeyyyyyy!!!!
Fireworks erupt as the curtain gets pulled back
Al Locker: The crowd’s gone nuts!
Alan Carcia: I can't hear you Locker!!
Mr Greeney steps out on to the stage. He takes a moment and looks around the 20,000 strong in attendance
Al Locker: This is some moment folks! HcW is back and look who's here!
Mr Greeney makes his way to the ring, slapping fans hands as he starts to call for a microphone. First he high fives the commentary team.
Al Locker: It's great to see you boss
Alan Carcia: Mr Grreenneeyy!!
Mr Greeney walks up the ring steps and takes a moment to absorb the sound and energy from the crowd...
Mr Greeney: Wow, just wow!! I have missed this so much over the ten years we have been gone. HcW is back and you better believe it! You cannot describe this feeling. The feeling of satisfaction walking out from that curtain to be graced by the best fans in the world. You Hardcore Championship Wrestling fans are the BEST! You made this happen! This is for you. Yes you... you... you... you... and yes you! We would be nothing without you guys!
Alan Carcia: Well I think Locker is crying
Al Locker: This is an emotional moment!
Mr Greeney: I know you all want some action! Let’s get this show underway!! Tonight we start a World Heavyweight Championship Tournament where winners will advance to the next round! A winner will be crowned at War Of Attrition, January 29, 2018. This will be a monumental moment. Not only for the winner but for HcW! The first champion in ten years!! Now, you all know Tyke Index was our very last world champion back in 2008. He's had a few issues over the recent years but we have him back!! And he gets a shot at winning his gold back! He gave me the belt but assured me he's winning it back!
Al Locker: This is unreal folks
Alan Carcia: I still can't hear you... These fans are going crazy!!
Mr Greeney: One of these match ups tonight will not only be to advance in the World title tournament but will also have the HcW Pure Championship on the line!!!!
Al Locker: What a treat folks!
Mr Greeney: That match will be decided now!! - But woh woh woh!! I have something else for you! You see we need someone who can cruise this ship through the waters, sometimes smooth, sometimes choppy. We need someone with experience! Someone who pushes the boundaries like myself! Someone I know very well.
Al Locker: He's going to announce a general manager!
Alan Carcia: Who is it...? Who is it...?
Mr Greeney: I give to you... The one... The only....
Al Locker: Who is it...?
Mr Greeney: I give to you..... Jonnnnyyyyy D!!!!!!!
Ridin by Chamillionaire his the PA system
Lights start to flicker
Jonny D emerges on to the stage ... Holding the HcW World Heavyweight Championship.... And the HcW Pure Championship belts over his left and right shoulder. Jonny D points at Mr Greeney as he walks down the ramp to the ring
Al Locker: Folks!! The start to this show has been nothing short of amazing!!!!
Alan Carcia: Locker, What the hell are we witnessing ... We have only been on air ten minutes!
Jonny D gets given a microphone, places both belts on the ring apron, rolls into the ring and then puts both belts back over his shoulders
Al Locker: What will Jonny D have in store for us here in HcW?
Alan Carcia: I love Jonny D ... No not in the gay way you fool!!
Jonny D: Ohhhhh MR GREENNEEYYYY!!!! I love you man!
Alan Carcia: See Locker, feel the love
Al Locker: It appears that I will have too!
Mr Greeney smiles at Jonny D, shakes his hand and then gestures towards the crowd to listen to the man...
Jonny D: Just like you installed faith in me in 2004, I will not let you down Mr Greeney. You remember I gave you TV ratings never seen before in this business and you can bet your asses I will do the same again here in 2018!!
Al Locker: Oh I remember some of the stunts this guy pulled back in 2004...
Alan Carcia: I can't wait
Jonny D: You see Mr Greeney. I have plans. Not just any old plans. I have big big plans for HcW. You see these two championships over my shoulder? The World Heavyweight Championship Over my right Shoulder, the Pure Championship over my left?
Al Locker: Where's he going with this?
Alan Carcia: Listen to the great man
Jonny D unzips his leather jacket to reveal the Hardcore Championship Wrestling Xtreme Championship belt
The crowd go berserk!!!!!
Alan Carcia: OH SHIT!!
Al Locker: Oh my word! The Xtreme title is back!!
Even Mr Greeney has a look of surprise on his face.
Jonny D: Oh yeah baby!! The Xtreme Championship will return here in HcW! After all, you wanna see some Hardcore Xtreme action right?!?
Alan Carcia: I do... I do!
The crowd have lost it, they have gone wild!!!!
Jonny D: This Xtreme Championship will be contested for at War Of Attrition, live on Pay Per View, Monday, January 29, 2018
Al Locker: This is some news folks, it truly is
Alan Carcia: You bet your ass it is Locker
Jonny D: Moving on to tonight, it's time to find out who will compete not only to advance in the World Heavyweight Championship tournament but who will also compete for the HcW Pure Championship here live tonight!!!!
Jonny D pulls a red cloth bag out of his left jacket pocket.
Jonny D: Mr Greeney, will you do me the honors of pulling the match out of this bag! The match that will compete for the Pure Championship here tonight!
Mr Greeney takes a look at the crowd. The crowd urge Mr Greeney to pull a name match out the bag. Mr Greeney pulls a piece of paper out and passes it to Jonny D.
Al Locker: Folks, we are just about to find out who will compete for not only a place in the next round of the World title tournament but will also be competing for the HcW Pure Championship!
Alan Carcia: This Start to Monday Night Hell has been off the scale!
Al Locker: You bet it has!
Jonny D: Oh boy! Ladies and gentlemen,