"Show Time Power Hour" TV Taping Number 17 (Week 33)

William Regal: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the finest sixty minutes of pro wrestling in the world, the Show Time Power Hour! I'm your host, William Regal. With me is my lovely co-host, Renee Young! Renee, this past Saturday, we had a huge night of wrestling in Miami, FL. Brock Lesnar successfully defended the NWA World Championship against Bill Goldberg amid controversy, as Special Referee 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin  was temporarily blinded and hit a 'Stunner' on Goldberg, who he thought was attacking him. 'Joshi Mafia' got some comeuppance as well Saturday night. It was a great evening of action, Renee!"

Renee Young: "Yes! We had so much fun in Miami! The card was phenomenal. American Airlines Arena was packed to the rafters and the fans got their money's worth! There was a major shock in the main event, but, overall, the iPPV event was tremendous!"

Just then, "Ladies and Gentlemen" by Saliva hit to bring out CEO Jordan Richards, Stacy Keibler, Eve Torres, and "The Richards Collective."

Jordan Richards: "Well, well, well. We told the world Bill Goldberg's victory in 2004 was a fluke. It took twelve years, but Brock Lesnar proved it was. Here he stands today, still 'The Beats,' still the reigning, defending, and undisputed NWA World Heavyweight Champion! Then, I look beside him. Still the reigning, defending, undisputed NWA: Show Time Heavyweight Champion, Adam Cole, baybay! Still the reigning, defending, undisputed NWA: Show Time Tag Team Champions, 'The Varsity Boys!' I look even further, and I see the most electrifying man in pro wrestling today, 'The People's Champion,' and soon to be Mid-Atlantic Champion, The Rock! You see, we not only own this organization. We run it! Which leads me to another matter. Here stands right beside me one of the most beautiful, intelligent, and athletically gifted individuals to grace God's earth--Eve Torres. She was the reigning, defending, undisputed Bantamweight Champion until last week. She was robbed blind by a concerted effort of collusion on the part of Mayu Iwatani and 'Joshi Mafia.' I don't know what your angle is, ladies, but there are repercussions to every action. You may think you're running things in the ladies division, but I own it all! When you mess with one of my people, you mess with me! When you mess with me, you pay the price! Mayu Iwatani is hereby ordered to defend the NWA: Show Time Bantamweight Championship against Eve Torres this Thursday on Show Time Femme Fatales. I will also order a special guest referee for the match, who shall be named on Thursday. Furthermore, 'Joshi Mafia' is banned from ringside. If any member of that group shows up, Iwatani will be immediately disqualified and the championship will be awarded to Eve on the spot! Now, it's time for us to go celebrate our big weekend!"

As "The Richards Collective" prepared to leave, Bill Goldberg's music blared to a massive ovation.

Bill Goldberg: "Hold on just a minute! Brock Lesnar, you're not getting out of here that easy! I had you beat on Saturday and that belt was as good as mine! You know it and I know it! It took a stroke of luck on your part for you to escape with my title! I want you back in the ring tonight!"

Richards: "Whoa, whoa, whoa, big fella! Brock Lesnar is a very busy man. He has many prior commitments as the World Champion. There is a list of contenders a mile long who already have contracts signed to face him. You never earned the opportunity in the first place. At best, you are on the bottom of the list."

Goldberg: "Richards, you're a piece of garbage! You will do anything to protect your little group! Why don't you let them be men instead of your personal errand boys?!"

Brock Lesnar snatched the microphone away from Jordan Richards.

Brock Lesnar: "I'm sick and tired of your mouth, Goldberg! You don't deserve another chance against me! You're not in my league!"

Goldberg: "If you're scared, say you're scared, boy!"

Lesnar: "I fear no man!"

Goldberg: "Put your money where your mouth is!"

Lesnar: "Bring it on!"

Richards grabbed another microphone.

Richards: "Hold on just a minute! We are not going to have another World Title match here tonight. There have been no contracts signed. Nothing is official. However, if Brock wants to get his hands on you once again, I'll let him. But, let's make it a tag team match. How about Brock and The Rock against you and a partner of your choosing?"

Goldberg: "If you wanna punk out like that, go ahead! At least, I'll get my hands on you one more time!"

Richards: "Good luck finding a partner, Bill. You have been out of the game for quite some time. All of your friends are long gone, pal!"

Regal: "My, my, my! We have a big time main event just signed!"

Young: "This episode keeps looking better and better!"

Regal: "Fans, when we return, we'll have a sixteen-team 'Gauntlet' match to determine new number one contenders to the Tag Team Championship! Stay with us!"

Regal: "We're back! Let's go to the ring!"

Match One ~ "Tag Team Gauntlet" to determine the number one contenders for the NWA: Show Time Tag Team Championship (in no particular order) ~ "Meiyu Tag"--Katusyori Shibata & Hirooki Goto vs. "Cosmic Brotherhood"--Goldust & Stardust vs. "The Addiction"--Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian vs. "All Night Express"--Rhett Titus & Kenny King vs. "Lethal Consequences"--Jay Lethal & Xavier Woods with Truth Martini & the "Hoopla Hotties"--Shotzi Blakkhartt & Barbi Hayden  vs. "Killer Elite Squad"--Davey Boy Smith, Jr. & Lance Hoyt vs. "Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team"--Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas vs. "The Kingdom"--Michael Bennett & Matt Taven vs. "Aces High"--Bully Ray & D-Von with Knox vs. "Los Ingobernables"--Rush & Marco Corleone vs. "C & C Wrestle Factory"--Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander with Veda Scott vs. "Axis of Evil"--Miroslav Barnyashev & Sheamus O'Shaunessy with Lana vs. "Super Luchas"--Myzteziz & Volador, Jr. vs. "War Machine"--Hansen & "Godzilla" Jax Dane vs. "Sons of Steel"--Boomer Payne & Brice Anthony vs. "Bloodbound Warriors"--Grey Wolf & Red Scorpion vs. "Realest Guys in the Room"--Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady with Carmella

"Meiyu Tag" started off against "The Addiction." After a few minutes of back-and-forth action, Meiyu" won it with a "Ushigoroshi" into a "Penalty Kick." Next up was "Cosmic Brotherhood." Goldust and Stardust worked well together, but ultimately miscommunicated and left themselves open for a double "Penalty Kick." "Bloodbound Warriors" stormed to the ring and took it to the Japanese combo, which was beginning to show signs of fatigue. They looked poised for defeat, until Goto surprised Wolf with a "Small Package" for the pin. "Bloodbound Warriors" laid "Meiyu Tag" to waste before leaving the ring. "Realest Guys in the Room" took advantage with an immediate "Rocket Launcher." "Los Ingobernables" were out and the entire group put the boots to Amore and Cassady before the bell rang. Once the referee restored order, "RGitR" were easy pickings. Corleone nailed the "Mark of Excellence" for the pin. "Lethal Consequences" made their entrance, but were attacked by Cody Hall, wearing a "Bullet Club" shirt. He was joined by the rest of the group, which destroyed Lethal and Woods, rendering them unable to compete. "Super Luchas" hit the ring and it was a fight from the opening bell. The referee never could gain control, so he disqualified both teams. "C & C Wrestle Factory" and "All Night Xpress" were both sent out and did battle. "C & C" came out on top after Veda Scott distracted Titus, causing him to eventually fall victim to an assisted "Sky Splittah." "War Machine" came out next and nailed "Fallout" in less than a minute for the victory. "Axis of Evil" hit the ring and took Dane out with a chair shot to the back. After the bell rang, Barnyashev and O'Shaunessy dumped Hansen outside and Miroslav locked "The Accolade" on an unconscious Dane. The referee stopped the match when he saw that Dane was unresponsive. "The Kingdom" came out determined and started quickly, overwhelming the bigger duo with their team speed and tandem offense. Barnyashev eventually applied "The Accolade" to Bennett, but Taven "Superkicked" him in the face. Sheamus went for a "Clothesline," but Taven ducked, sending the Irishman over the top rope. This gave "The Kingdom" time to hit "Hail Mary" on Barnyashev. "Aces High" then came out. Bully and D-Von are one of the most decorated tag team of all time. It showed against their younger and much less experienced opponents. They finally uncorked a "3-D" to Taven for the pin. "Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team" was up next. This was an old school tag team clinic. Both teams had their offense in high gear and on full display. Benjamin stopped "3-D" and hit a "Springboard Moonsault" on D-Von for the win. The former champions "Killer Elite Squad" were out next. This was the best leg of the "Gauntlet." These are two of the finest teams in the world, and it showed, as all four combatants brought out their best stuff against each other. Haas saved Benjamin after a "Killer Bomb." Smith did the same for Hoyt after Benjamin landed the "Springboard Moonsault." Smith finally won it with the "Bulldog Bomb" on Haas. "Sons of Steel" were the last team out to a huge ovation. Just before they made it into the ring, "The Bullet Club" made another appearance. Bad Luck Fale and Tama Tonga challenged the two remaining "Gauntlet" teams to let them in and make the final leg a "3-Way Dance." "KES" and "SoS" obliged. This was a slobberknocker to the nth degree. All three teams spent times getting "taken to the woodshed." In the end, "SoS" hit "Steel Curtain" on Hoyt. As they went for the pin, the referee was inadvertently struck. Meanwhile, Mephisto and Yujiro Takahashi hit the ring and jumped on Payne, Anthony, and Smith. Surprisingly, Claudio Castagnoli came in to make the save, running "BC" out of the ring. He then shook hands with "SoS," but double-crossed them right after. He nailed a "Neutralizer" on Payne as "KES" was kept at bay outside the ring. Tonga made the cover while Hall revived the referee.

Winners and NEW number one contenders to the NWA: Show Time Tag Team Championship = "The Bullet Club" in a total match time of 27:34

Fans littered the ring with concessions as Castagnoli opened his leather jacket to reveal a "Bullet Club" shirt and ripped off a pair of breakaway pants to reveal a "Bullet Club" logo on his wrestling trunks.

(artist's rendering)

Regal: "What a unexpected turn of events! Claudio Castagnoli has betrayed Show Time and joined "The Bullet Club!"

Young: "And, he cost the "Sons of Steel" a chance to regain the Tag Team Championship in the process!"

The newest member of "The Bullet Club" saluted his brethren with "too sweet" hand signals all around. They left ringside defiantly.

Regal: "Fans, let's take a break. We'll be back."

Regal: "We're back from commercial and I'm still trying to wrap my mind around one of our original contracted talents, Claudio Castagnoli, thought of as a hero and a man of integrity, siding with the force that has sworn to take us out. I cannot believe it!"

Young: "I'm speechless, and that doesn't happen often."

Regal: "It's time for our main event. Scarlett, take it away!"

Match Two ~ Brock Lesnar & The Rock vs. Bill Goldberg & Kurt Angle

Goldberg made his entrance with "Olympic Hero" Kurt Angle en tow to massive applause. This match was uncontrollable from the opening bell. All four men brawled in and out of the ring. The referee (Nick Patrick), sensing the importance of the contest, allowed a little bit more in terms of rules violations. The end came when The Rock dropped Angle with a "Rock Bottom." He readied for the "People's Elbow." As he leapt over a fallen Angle, Goldberg hit a massive "Spear" out of nowhere for the pinfall before Lesnar could intervene.

Winners = Goldberg & Kurt Angle in 12:44

Regal: "What a match! Fans, we're out of time! Tune into TNT Thursday for Show Time Femme Fatales and right back here on TBS next Tuesday for the Show Time Power Hour! For Renee Young, I'm William Regal, saying, ta ta for now!"