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October 4, 2008
– Larry Goodman
Last Week at the SAW Mill… The building was empty with the exception of an ultra grim Paul Adams and Ric Santel, who had his back to
the camera. Adams said some very valuable property was damaged and he wasn’t talking about his $150 shirt.
�I throw $100 bills down and piss on ‘em just to see the look on Ben Franklin’s face.�
Santel turns to the camera and he’s royally pissed off. The camera zooms in for a close up. Santel’s fractured cheekbone is a
purple, swollen mess. Santel said Nikki Vaughn sucker punched him. It was inexcusable and Vaughn will pay dearly.
To the opening with Michael St. John and Reno Riggins. MSJ said he was glad to see the place had been cleaned up after last week. Cut
to clips of the concession stand brawl involving liberal use of the condiments. As a result, Reno was wearing the official SAW T-shirt
(available exclusively at sawonline.tv). Reno said the incident cost him $200 in dry cleaning. They recapped the other major events from
last week. This week’s main: Arrick Andrews vs. Chris Michaels (with Fallon). Riggins suggests Michaels and Fallon have a match to
settle their differences.
1 -- TENNESSEE VIOLENCE AUTHORITY (Hammerjack & Matt Dillinger with Paul Adams) vs. JESSE EMERSON & DREW HASKINS
MSJ on solo commentary because Riggins was said to be working out the details of the final rematch between Kid Kash and Jerry Lynn.
Emerson replied to Dillinger’s rudo tactics with a Japanese arm drag and a high dropkick. Tag to Haskins. Babyface double hiptoss
for a one count only. Dillinger stomped Haskins foot and leveled him with a lariat. TVA totally abused Haskins, keeping a fresh man in the
ring at all times. Dillinger provided the offensive highlights with a slingshot slice ‘n dice leg drop to the outside and a Michinoku Driver.
When Hammerjack missed a middle rope legdrop, Haskins crawled toward his corner but never got the tag, as Dillinger creamed
Emerson with a back elbow. Dillinger pinned Haskins after a guillotine legdrop/sidewalk slam combo.
WINNERS: TVA in 4:41. A dominant win to reestablish the TVA. Have I mentioned that Dillinger is a hell of a worker? Emerson was
protected for reasons that would become clear.
The A-Team was at ringside with Hot Rod Biggs. Adams said he wanted to beat up that schoolboy Haskins in the worst way, but he didnâ
€™t have to dirty his hands, because he had the TVA do it for him. Dillinger said the A-Team would rule the world. Santel said he had an
agenda in SAW (the title) and Vaughn wasn’t part of it.
â€�Heed this warning: Vaughn, Ric Santel brought you in to professional wrestling, and if need be “Nature’s Greatest Miracleâ
€� will take him out.â€�
Adams challenged Arrick Andrews to a match.
�In high school, when I played linebacker, they called me The PAULverizer.�
Next up was a promo by Raven sitting in a forklift. This was shot outdoors at night. Raven said he would make his SAW debut in two
weeks. He liked the name SAW because it conjured up the image of a puppet on a tricycle. He said some mumbo jumbo to explain why.
Raven said he came to SAW with a pedigree like no other. “I am a true hardcore legend.� Raven said he had held titles in all four
companies, and soon he would hold the SAW title. “I may even saw a lady in half. Quote the Raven, nevermore.�
Cut to Biggs at ringside with Rachel Worthington, Chrisjen Hayme and Shawn Shultz (in his pajamas). Biggs started to ask Hayme about
his match against TJ Harley. Referee Kurt Herron informed them that Harley had not been medically cleared to wrestle, so
Commissioner Freddie Morton was sending out a replacement. Shultz said he was the fastest healer in pro wrestling and told Hayme to
take the night off. Shultz stripped off the pajamas and was in full gear underneath.
2 – SHAWN SHULTZ (with Rachel Worthington & Chrisjen Hayme) vs. SHANE ANDREWS
With Shane in complete control of the match, MSJ said Shultz looked incredibly healthy but might be suffering from some ring rust. MSJ
said Shane had a facial resemblance to Mini Me. Quite the compliment. Shane had answers for everything Shultz tried. A burst of offense
had Shultz reeling. Shane slammed Shultz in the middle and went up top. While Worthington distracted Herron, Hayme grabbed Shanesâ
€™ leg. Shane punched Hayme, but the delay gave Shultz time to recover. Shane crashed and burned on a top rope splash, and Shultz
moved in for the kill.
WINNER: Shultz at 5:35 with a DDT after interference by Hayme.
Sigmon brought a gas can and a lighter to ringside for his match.
3 – SIGMON vs. WAYNE ADKINS
Smooth chain wrestling to start. Sigmon scored a shoulder block knockdown and criss-crossed the ropes before eating a dropkick. The
tide turned when Adkins crashed and burned on a twisting crossbody off the middle rope. Sigmon used a diving headbutt and a vertical
suplex for a near fall. Adkins made his comeback. Dropkick for a near fall. Sigmon planted Adkins with a power slam and hit the top rope
headbutt for the pin.
WINNER: Sigmon in 2:57 with the Colossal Camelback Headbutt. Crisp match. They’ve worked to together in East Tennessee and it
showed.
Biggs interviewed Sigmon at ringside. Sigmon complained about MSJ bringing up his past (in a previous interview). He felt disrespected
by the people and was moving back to a place he got the respect he deserved. Sigmon said the American flag didn’t mean anything
any more. “But I’m going to show you a symbol that does.� Sigmon picked up the gas can and headed towards the American
flag. Emerson confronted him. Sigmon threw the first punch. They traded punches with the fans chanting “USA.� Security
intervened to separate them. MSJ said Emerson had made a lot of fans.
Just like last week, as Michaels and Fallon were getting ready to go through the curtain, Michaels placed a set of brass knucks in Fallonâ
€™s sling. He told her she only had to do one thing - hold them until he called for them. “All right, me first,â€� said Michaels, as he
disappeared through the curtain. Chase Stevens appeared. “I love it when he says me first. Stevens fished the knucks out Fallonâ
€™s sling. “Don’t worry about him, “said Stevens.
4 – CHRIS MICHAELS (with Fallon) vs. ARRICK ANDREWS
Michaels and Fallon were having visible problems. Very deliberate start. They played to the crowd, which was behind Andrews huge. MSJ
announced the match had been signed for next week: Kid Kash vs. Jerry Lynn in a 30 minute Ironman Match. Cool. At 2:30, Michaels
cheated on the break and went on the attack. Andrews on fire - backdrop-dropkick-lariat over the top. Michaels bumped to the concrete
floor selling bigtime. [Commercial break] Andrews in control with side headlock. MSJ said Stangler Lewis had caused men to submit
with the hold. Andrews ate a face full, and Michaels posted his shoulder. Andrews fell to the floor, but Fallon defied Michaels order to kick
him. Michaels came out and choked Andrews with a t-shirt. Michaels had a stompfest on Andrews’ knee. MSJ brought up Mongolian
Stomper. Flying kneedrop to the chest for two. Michaesl jackhammered Andrews’ jaw with short rights. [Commercial break II] They
exchanged haymakers. Michaels was the first to go down. Andrews hit the floatover bulldog (called a roll over DDT by MSJ). The ref’s
count reached five. Cover and Michaels rolled a shoulder at 2 and ½. Michaels then kicked out of a top rope flying bodypress. Michaels
looked out on his feet, but caught Andrews with a spinebuster for a close near fall. Andrews ducked a superkick and whiffed on the
Dragon’s Curse. Michaels hit a sloppy looking powerdrive suplex for a near fall. Michaels called for the knucks. Fallon couldn’t
produce. Andrews hit the Dragon’s Curse for the 1-2-3.
WINNER: Andrews in 11:10. Inserting two commercial breaks made this match last an eternity. Match itself was OK. They both had better
matches of late than this, but the sustained heat was impressive. Fallon was more involved and they did get a close up. I still have hope
for her. It isn’t every day that you hear Strangler Lewis, Mongolian Stomper and The Crusher mentioned in the same match.
Biggs informed Andrews that Adams had issued a challenge. Andrews gladly accepted.
Biggs introduced Lynn to a rousing ovation. Lynn said Kash reminded him of today’s fancy superstar athletes, always wanting to call
their shots. Kash marched down the ramp. Lynn greeted Kash with a fist in the face and tossed him in the ring. Lynn wrapped Kash up
with La Magistral Cradle and made his own three count. MSJ said he had a feeling that’s what was happening on SAW next week.
Closing Thoughts: That awesome opening, a tantalizing ending, another top notch performance from Shultz – that’s enough to get
a thumbs up from me anytime. And a hot crowd. Whatever they’ve done to keep the fans at the SAW Mill fired up during these last two
episodes, they need to keep doing it. They seized on the opportunity with that opening segment. It always helps when elements of reality
can be incorporated into the storyline. Santel and Adams were both incredibly good. There got across a depth of emotion not often seen
in pro wrestling promos these days. The closing did a great job of setting the stage for next week. Nothing fancy, short and too the point â
€“ the overbearing asshole of a champion with his shoulders pinned to the mat by the gritty babyface challenger. Shultz was terrific, as
he’s been in all of the recent segments. More than ever, it felt like he was channeling the great Eddie Gilbert…Is there any cheaper,
easier way to get heat than threatening to burn the flag? They picked the right guy for the babyface spot. Emerson had the All-American
look and the athleticism. Personality development is the question mark…Biggs really shines in the role of ringside interviewer, and
brings a heavy dose of local flavor to the show…The Raven promo was OK –atmospheric form but minimal substance – it felt like a
retread…What’s up with Fallons arm? It’s been in that flimsy sling for weeks and she’s still in pain. If it won’t heal up,
they need to put that sucker in a cast, or is Michaels evil enough to deprive her of medical care?…This episode did have its negative
points. The second half dragged until picking up dramatically with the closing segment. It always feels like something is missing without
live commentary, as was the case here. MSJ flying solo leaves something to be desired. Reno’s presence on color was sorely
missed. They also had some technical issues at this taping. The audio on the A-Team promo was downright strange.
– Larry Goodman
Last Week at the SAW Mill… The building was empty with the exception of an ultra grim Paul Adams and Ric Santel, who had his back to
the camera. Adams said some very valuable property was damaged and he wasn’t talking about his $150 shirt.
�I throw $100 bills down and piss on ‘em just to see the look on Ben Franklin’s face.�
Santel turns to the camera and he’s royally pissed off. The camera zooms in for a close up. Santel’s fractured cheekbone is a
purple, swollen mess. Santel said Nikki Vaughn sucker punched him. It was inexcusable and Vaughn will pay dearly.
To the opening with Michael St. John and Reno Riggins. MSJ said he was glad to see the place had been cleaned up after last week. Cut
to clips of the concession stand brawl involving liberal use of the condiments. As a result, Reno was wearing the official SAW T-shirt
(available exclusively at sawonline.tv). Reno said the incident cost him $200 in dry cleaning. They recapped the other major events from
last week. This week’s main: Arrick Andrews vs. Chris Michaels (with Fallon). Riggins suggests Michaels and Fallon have a match to
settle their differences.
1 -- TENNESSEE VIOLENCE AUTHORITY (Hammerjack & Matt Dillinger with Paul Adams) vs. JESSE EMERSON & DREW HASKINS
MSJ on solo commentary because Riggins was said to be working out the details of the final rematch between Kid Kash and Jerry Lynn.
Emerson replied to Dillinger’s rudo tactics with a Japanese arm drag and a high dropkick. Tag to Haskins. Babyface double hiptoss
for a one count only. Dillinger stomped Haskins foot and leveled him with a lariat. TVA totally abused Haskins, keeping a fresh man in the
ring at all times. Dillinger provided the offensive highlights with a slingshot slice ‘n dice leg drop to the outside and a Michinoku Driver.
When Hammerjack missed a middle rope legdrop, Haskins crawled toward his corner but never got the tag, as Dillinger creamed
Emerson with a back elbow. Dillinger pinned Haskins after a guillotine legdrop/sidewalk slam combo.
WINNERS: TVA in 4:41. A dominant win to reestablish the TVA. Have I mentioned that Dillinger is a hell of a worker? Emerson was
protected for reasons that would become clear.
The A-Team was at ringside with Hot Rod Biggs. Adams said he wanted to beat up that schoolboy Haskins in the worst way, but he didnâ
€™t have to dirty his hands, because he had the TVA do it for him. Dillinger said the A-Team would rule the world. Santel said he had an
agenda in SAW (the title) and Vaughn wasn’t part of it.
â€�Heed this warning: Vaughn, Ric Santel brought you in to professional wrestling, and if need be “Nature’s Greatest Miracleâ
€� will take him out.â€�
Adams challenged Arrick Andrews to a match.
�In high school, when I played linebacker, they called me The PAULverizer.�
Next up was a promo by Raven sitting in a forklift. This was shot outdoors at night. Raven said he would make his SAW debut in two
weeks. He liked the name SAW because it conjured up the image of a puppet on a tricycle. He said some mumbo jumbo to explain why.
Raven said he came to SAW with a pedigree like no other. “I am a true hardcore legend.� Raven said he had held titles in all four
companies, and soon he would hold the SAW title. “I may even saw a lady in half. Quote the Raven, nevermore.�
Cut to Biggs at ringside with Rachel Worthington, Chrisjen Hayme and Shawn Shultz (in his pajamas). Biggs started to ask Hayme about
his match against TJ Harley. Referee Kurt Herron informed them that Harley had not been medically cleared to wrestle, so
Commissioner Freddie Morton was sending out a replacement. Shultz said he was the fastest healer in pro wrestling and told Hayme to
take the night off. Shultz stripped off the pajamas and was in full gear underneath.
2 – SHAWN SHULTZ (with Rachel Worthington & Chrisjen Hayme) vs. SHANE ANDREWS
With Shane in complete control of the match, MSJ said Shultz looked incredibly healthy but might be suffering from some ring rust. MSJ
said Shane had a facial resemblance to Mini Me. Quite the compliment. Shane had answers for everything Shultz tried. A burst of offense
had Shultz reeling. Shane slammed Shultz in the middle and went up top. While Worthington distracted Herron, Hayme grabbed Shanesâ
€™ leg. Shane punched Hayme, but the delay gave Shultz time to recover. Shane crashed and burned on a top rope splash, and Shultz
moved in for the kill.
WINNER: Shultz at 5:35 with a DDT after interference by Hayme.
Sigmon brought a gas can and a lighter to ringside for his match.
3 – SIGMON vs. WAYNE ADKINS
Smooth chain wrestling to start. Sigmon scored a shoulder block knockdown and criss-crossed the ropes before eating a dropkick. The
tide turned when Adkins crashed and burned on a twisting crossbody off the middle rope. Sigmon used a diving headbutt and a vertical
suplex for a near fall. Adkins made his comeback. Dropkick for a near fall. Sigmon planted Adkins with a power slam and hit the top rope
headbutt for the pin.
WINNER: Sigmon in 2:57 with the Colossal Camelback Headbutt. Crisp match. They’ve worked to together in East Tennessee and it
showed.
Biggs interviewed Sigmon at ringside. Sigmon complained about MSJ bringing up his past (in a previous interview). He felt disrespected
by the people and was moving back to a place he got the respect he deserved. Sigmon said the American flag didn’t mean anything
any more. “But I’m going to show you a symbol that does.� Sigmon picked up the gas can and headed towards the American
flag. Emerson confronted him. Sigmon threw the first punch. They traded punches with the fans chanting “USA.� Security
intervened to separate them. MSJ said Emerson had made a lot of fans.
Just like last week, as Michaels and Fallon were getting ready to go through the curtain, Michaels placed a set of brass knucks in Fallonâ
€™s sling. He told her she only had to do one thing - hold them until he called for them. “All right, me first,â€� said Michaels, as he
disappeared through the curtain. Chase Stevens appeared. “I love it when he says me first. Stevens fished the knucks out Fallonâ
€™s sling. “Don’t worry about him, “said Stevens.
4 – CHRIS MICHAELS (with Fallon) vs. ARRICK ANDREWS
Michaels and Fallon were having visible problems. Very deliberate start. They played to the crowd, which was behind Andrews huge. MSJ
announced the match had been signed for next week: Kid Kash vs. Jerry Lynn in a 30 minute Ironman Match. Cool. At 2:30, Michaels
cheated on the break and went on the attack. Andrews on fire - backdrop-dropkick-lariat over the top. Michaels bumped to the concrete
floor selling bigtime. [Commercial break] Andrews in control with side headlock. MSJ said Stangler Lewis had caused men to submit
with the hold. Andrews ate a face full, and Michaels posted his shoulder. Andrews fell to the floor, but Fallon defied Michaels order to kick
him. Michaels came out and choked Andrews with a t-shirt. Michaels had a stompfest on Andrews’ knee. MSJ brought up Mongolian
Stomper. Flying kneedrop to the chest for two. Michaesl jackhammered Andrews’ jaw with short rights. [Commercial break II] They
exchanged haymakers. Michaels was the first to go down. Andrews hit the floatover bulldog (called a roll over DDT by MSJ). The ref’s
count reached five. Cover and Michaels rolled a shoulder at 2 and ½. Michaels then kicked out of a top rope flying bodypress. Michaels
looked out on his feet, but caught Andrews with a spinebuster for a close near fall. Andrews ducked a superkick and whiffed on the
Dragon’s Curse. Michaels hit a sloppy looking powerdrive suplex for a near fall. Michaels called for the knucks. Fallon couldn’t
produce. Andrews hit the Dragon’s Curse for the 1-2-3.
WINNER: Andrews in 11:10. Inserting two commercial breaks made this match last an eternity. Match itself was OK. They both had better
matches of late than this, but the sustained heat was impressive. Fallon was more involved and they did get a close up. I still have hope
for her. It isn’t every day that you hear Strangler Lewis, Mongolian Stomper and The Crusher mentioned in the same match.
Biggs informed Andrews that Adams had issued a challenge. Andrews gladly accepted.
Biggs introduced Lynn to a rousing ovation. Lynn said Kash reminded him of today’s fancy superstar athletes, always wanting to call
their shots. Kash marched down the ramp. Lynn greeted Kash with a fist in the face and tossed him in the ring. Lynn wrapped Kash up
with La Magistral Cradle and made his own three count. MSJ said he had a feeling that’s what was happening on SAW next week.
Closing Thoughts: That awesome opening, a tantalizing ending, another top notch performance from Shultz – that’s enough to get
a thumbs up from me anytime. And a hot crowd. Whatever they’ve done to keep the fans at the SAW Mill fired up during these last two
episodes, they need to keep doing it. They seized on the opportunity with that opening segment. It always helps when elements of reality
can be incorporated into the storyline. Santel and Adams were both incredibly good. There got across a depth of emotion not often seen
in pro wrestling promos these days. The closing did a great job of setting the stage for next week. Nothing fancy, short and too the point â
€“ the overbearing asshole of a champion with his shoulders pinned to the mat by the gritty babyface challenger. Shultz was terrific, as
he’s been in all of the recent segments. More than ever, it felt like he was channeling the great Eddie Gilbert…Is there any cheaper,
easier way to get heat than threatening to burn the flag? They picked the right guy for the babyface spot. Emerson had the All-American
look and the athleticism. Personality development is the question mark…Biggs really shines in the role of ringside interviewer, and
brings a heavy dose of local flavor to the show…The Raven promo was OK –atmospheric form but minimal substance – it felt like a
retread…What’s up with Fallons arm? It’s been in that flimsy sling for weeks and she’s still in pain. If it won’t heal up,
they need to put that sucker in a cast, or is Michaels evil enough to deprive her of medical care?…This episode did have its negative
points. The second half dragged until picking up dramatically with the closing segment. It always feels like something is missing without
live commentary, as was the case here. MSJ flying solo leaves something to be desired. Reno’s presence on color was sorely
missed. They also had some technical issues at this taping. The audio on the A-Team promo was downright strange.
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