[David Page takes up the ringside microphone.] 

       D. Page:  At this time, I'd like to present to you, the special guest 
ring announcer for tonight's main event... the one and only Skip Bizby!!

[Skip Bizby, the renowned ring announcer, comes to the the ring and accepts the
microphone from David Page.]

       S. Bizby:  Wrestling fans, it is my pleasure to present you with the 
main event of the evening at Blood and Thunder. Tonight, VCW's champion of 
justice will collide with a man bent on seeing that the only justice in VCW is 
that dispensed by his own hand, and as a hand-picked special referee looks on, 
they will do battle for the ultimate prize... the Violent Championship 
Wrestling Championship of the World!!
       And now... in front of the thousands in attendance, and the millions 
watching around the world, ladies and gentlemen, LET'S GET READY TO GET IT ON!!

["Devil Without A Cause" by Kid Rock plays over the arena sound system, and 
Chris Jericho comes to the ring, dressed in a referee's shirt, and his usual 
flamboyant tights. He's gone all out tonight... his hair's even up in that 
poofy little topknot he wears sometimes. The crowd cheers wildly as he makes 
his way to the ring.]

       S. Bizby:  Introducing first... the man who will be the special referee 
for the main event match taking place tonight, he is a self-proclaimed hero, 
role model, and paragon of virtue... the special guest referee, CHRIS 
JERRRRRICHOOOOO!!!

[The crowd goes crazy cheering... and the cheers only become a little less 
enthusiastic as "Broadsword" by Jethro Tull plays over the arena sound system, 
and Richard Tobian begins making his way to the ring.]

       S. Bizby:  Introducing at this time, the challenger... hailing from San 
Diego, California... he is the man who has pursued this dream of challenging 
for the VCW World Title for five months, and is now ready to get his first shot
at becoming the VCW World Champion. He is known throughout VCW for his courage,
integrity, and dedication. Standing five feet, eleven inches tall, and weighing
two hundred and twenty-nine pounds... RICHARD TOBIANNNNNN!!!

       S. Bizby:  And his opponent...

["Head Like A Hole" by Nine Inch Nails plays over the arena sound system, and 
the crowd explodes into deafening boos as Gabriel Black comes out of the 
backstage area, wearing the VCW World Title, and accompanied by Jessica Judd. 
He kisses her, then sends her backstage and continues on his way to the ring.]

       S. Bizby:  He comes to us from Pheonix, Arizona via Madrid, Spain... he 
is the leader of VCW's most unstoppable force, the Inquisition, and the most 
dominant, unbeatable wrestler in VCW history, well-known for his physical 
conditioning and raw ability, and known as the one man in VCW who has never 
been pinned or made to submit in his career. He stands six feet tall, and 
weighs two hundred and thirty-seven pounds... the VCW CHAMPION of the 
WOOOOORRRLLLD... GABRIELLLLL BLAAAAAACK!!!

[Gabriel Black enters the ring, and he and Richard Tobian stalk one another in 
the ring as Chris Jericho calls for the bell to begin the match.]

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, 12-05-1999