2005: A War for the Ages (WCW)

[Shadeternal]

This seems pretty cool, good luck to you.

I like the idea of putting Hogan in the picture as a babyface. I don't think Jericho makes a good Monster heel though, He's always been cocky 'ole Jericho to me.

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I'm as excited to write it as you guys are to read it.

and just to clarify, Jericho does not have the "monster" gimmick, but his "cocky" gimmick. I just think that turning him by having him attack hogan was a monster way to get over as a heel.

Next update coming in about 20 minutes..

[Disengager]

Source: NODQ.COM

July 12th, 2005

RAW WINS AGAIN, HEYMAN HURTS WCW'S RATINGS

The Monday Night ratings are in and it's another clean victory for WWE, with NWA TNA once again feeling the wrath.

Primetime:

WCW: 5.85

ECW: 5.48

TNA: 3.11

Late Night:

WWE: 6.07

]Heyman's prediction wrong, ECW fans question tactics..

At the beginning of Hardcore TV, Paul Heyman announced that Chris Jericho's mystery opponent for the world title would be none other then Edge himself. While his announcement slightly hurt the ratings of WCW, His prediction was wrong, potentially hurting himself in the long run. Although WCW came out as #2 again, reports indicate that Bischoff is FUMING at Heyman.

Whipwreck to receive Push.

Last night we saw Mikey Whipwreck debut a new gimmick in that of a superhero. We have learned that WCW Creative control plan on using Mikey on the midcard more often now, as he was working the lower midcard in the past.

Experts confused by WCW

Eric Bischoff made promises of a new, better WCW. However, with the World Title around the waste of Hulk Hogan, many wonder how much truth Bischoff's statements actually have.

Riots errupt outside Arena, spark investigation.

Following the events of last night's Nitro, we can report that a group of roughly 20 angry young men started a riot in the parking garage by vandalizing more then 10 WCW superstar's cars. Although the riot was eventually contained and 4 men are in custody, an investigation is underway.

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WCW Press Conference

July 14, 2005.

Eric Bischoff has a seat at a table with loads of Microphones and recorders. Flash bulbs go off as roughly 200 news and media reporters are there.

Bischoff: As you may have seen, following Nitro, our website went offline for nearly 36 hours. We have been bombarded with calls, emails, yada yada yada, so we called a press conference for Q and A only. Let's take some questions.

Random Reporter: Mr. Bischoff, What made you bring Hulk Hogan Back?

Bischoff: Hogan has always been a good friend and I felt that he hasn't received the respect he deserves in the last few years. No one wants to see bad guy Hogan anymore. That's old, that's out of style. I'm here to let Hulk Hogan go out the way he came in. And must I  say, didn't he look great?

Random Reporter: Don't you think he's a little old to be your world champion?

Bischoff: No, no I don't. I think that as long as he can still perform in the ring, he's perfect. Let's be honest, Hulk's in ring work has never been his high point. His charismatic image hasn't lost a step in his age.

Random Reporter: But why not Chris Jericho?

Bischoff: His time will come, trust me, I'm sure. Hogan was the better man, it's really that simple. There's no conspiracy, Jericho flat out lost.

Random Reporter: But what the attack afterwards?

Bischoff: It was henious and completely uncalled for....and I loved every second of it. That's the business folks. That's ratings for ya.

Random Reporter: Speaking of ratings, how do you feel about Paul Heyman potentially costing you your first victory over WWE in the rating wars in 8 years ?

*Bischoff takes off his sun glasses*

Bischoff: Paul Heyman can listen loud and clear. If he ever, EVER, makes any announcements on his show regarding WCW, I will personally sue his ass for every dime that he's worth. Paul Heyman is not a good promoter, nor an owner. We've seen his product, it's crap. WCW is all about athleticism, ECW is all about drinking beer and hitting each other with weapons. It's glorified backyard wrestling on a big budget. Two guys on my roster, Josh Prohibition and M-Dogg 20 could go over to ECW and win their world title right now. I don't want to be associated with that crap.Next Topic

Random Reporter: Speaking of TV... How's your next TV deal going?

Bischoff: We'll make an announcement on August 1st.

Random Reporter: How do you respond to accusations that WCW will lose money in it's first month?

Bischoff: I'm uhhh, really not concerned. Next question.

Random Reporter: Vince Mcmahon said he has a present for you on the next Raw. Can you enlighten us?

Bischoff: I am just in the dark as you on this issue. I'm not sure what it will be, but hey, the way I see it, he's doing me a favor. Everyone's so curious as to see what this big present is, hell I'm curious too! How bad could it be? Is he going to send me a copy of Mae Young's latest DVD broadcasted through our tron?

*crowd laughs*

Bischoff: Look guys, bottom line is, I'm having a blast. It's been a great ride to see all my hardwork paying off. But honestly, I'm sick of being in the limelight. At some point, I'm going to have to start working backstage and take some time off. I want to travel the...

Random Reporter: Hey BISCHOFF

Everyone in the room turns to the very back. It's none other then Paul Heyman.

Heyman: What would you do if I said that Mick Foley will be at the next Nitro and will be the big surprise vince has in store for you as he'll be the NEW co-gm in your soon to be announced roster split?

And with that, security grabs Heyman and starts dragging him out of the building

Bischoff: GET HIS ASS OUT OF HERE. I WANT HIM GONE. *waits for crowd to calm down* .. Ladys and Gentlemen, we all know Heyman's underhanded tactics. We know he likes to spread a lot of rumors, we know he reads every dirtsheet on the internet. Don't believe the guy, that's my only advice. I've got to go, this is a disaster...

and with that, Bischoff leaves the stage as the crowd chatters amongst themselves.

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[Disengager]

WCW.COM Nitro Preview

Sunday, July 17th, 2005

The echos can still be heard throughout the arena. The fans chants, silenced by a sickening chairshot. What will Hulk Hogan do on his first Nitro as world champ? How will he respond to Chris Jericho? Does Jericho have the guts to show his face?

Vince Mcmahon will have Eric Bischoff and company on watch as they expect the arrival of Vince's "present" to Eric Bischoff. What will it be? When will it be?!!!

As booked by Eric Bischoff, our main event will feature a handicap match! Booker T will take on both Scott Steiner and Big Vito

Also on the card:

Sexxxy Eddie vs Eric Angle

The Cat's Cradle w/ Torrie Wilson

Eddie Guerrero is in the House!

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WCW Monday Night Nitro

Monday, July 18th, 2005

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Meltzer: Hello everyone and welcome to Nitro

Coach: What a show it should be tonight

Kanyon: *sounds like he's talking with his mouth full* You said it coach

Coach: Dorito's and pepsi at the commentators table, I've seen it all meltzer.

Kanyon: *BURP*

Coach: ugh.

Real American hits as the crowd goes wild. after a delayed entrance, here comes the man! Hulk Hogan comes out and stands at the top of the ramp, World championship around his waist. He poses at the top of the ramp as pyro goes off. The fans are going wild, The hogan chants have already started. As hogan starts to walk down the ramp, two rows of cops began following him out, circling the ring as Hogan gets in it. Inside the ring, Hogan rips off his shirt and poses for the crowd as balloons fall from the rafters.

Hulk: "You know something brother, it's been a long time coming, but I can say, it feels good to be back on top! And it feels even better...that I did it by defeating some snot nosed punk in Chris Jericho! That's why I brought out all this security.

Tonight, it's the Hulksters night, it's the Hulkamaniac's night. And not anyone is going to ruin it. Now last week, after the match, Chris Jericho took it upon himself to attack me with a steel chair. If Chris Jericho still wants a piece of Hulkamania, he can have it, but he better be man enough to look me in the eye and say it. These guys nowadays, they hit each other with chairs, they run in on each other's matches, they steal each other's girlfriends. That's not a feud. So if Chris Jeri..."

As Hogan is continuing his speech, one of the officers slides under the bottom rope. He attacks Hogan from behind. Hogan and the officer roll around on the canvas, each trying to get an advantage. The rest of the officers come into the ring to try to break up the fight. They grab each of the two contestants as the attacking officer's hat and fake moustache are now on the ground. It's Chris Jericho. He's ruined Hulk Hogan's celebration ceramony. The cops keep the two apart as they clearly want to tear into each other.

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We are treated to a replay of what just happened as Nitro comes back on the air.

Eric angle vs Sexxxy Eddy

This one was a back and forth contest for the majority of the match. The ending saw Eric Angle going for an angle slam, which got reversed by Eddy into a victory roll. Following a DDT, Eddie went up top, yet angle tried to copy his big bro by flying up the turnbuckles and attempting a belly to belly, but he was unable as Eddy shoved him off the ropes and then hit the 5 Star Porn Splash for the win. Afterwards, Eddy extended his hand for a handshake following a great contest, however, it was denied as Angle simply left the ring.

Winner: Sexxxy Eddy

<M:75% C:45% O:60% Eric Angle lost overness from this match. Sexxxy Eddy gained overness from this match. >

Gene Okerland is backstage with Matt Hardy

Matt: "Mean Gene, it goes like this, The Angelic Diablo is fed up with Billy Kidman. At Bash at the Beach, I'll have my vengence, as I plan on taking kidman out for good. Falls count anywhere Mean Gene, you know what that means? That means I can take his sorry ass out to the water and Pin him. And after I pin him, I'll keep him pinned underwater, so he'll be out of my hair for good!"

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As we come back, the ring is already set up for this week's Cat's Cradle

The Cat: "Welcome to another addition of the cats cradle. Now, If I may, I'd like to show you all some footage from last week. If you'd all turn your attention to this brand new, 40" LCD I like to call to call "The Cat's Eye", I'd like to roll that footage.

The footage shows Torrie's heel from last week followed by the kick she gave Coach.

The Cat: ooooh, can we see that shot once again?

The footage shows the swift kick to coach again, Kanyon laughs uncontrollably at the announce desk

The Cat: And with that, I'd like to make an announcement before she comes out. Torrie can try that maneuver on me, but all she'll be hitting is a brass cup. And with that, Torrie, make your way out here.

Torrie hits the stage to a chorus of boo's. It's also not helping that she's wearing a long dress that doesn't reveal anything, legs included. She grabs a mic.

Torrie: "Don't worry cat, even if you weren't wearing a cup, I'd need a direct shot on such a target so small. Many of you are wondering why I did what I did to Maria, well, I'll be honest, I hate little bimbo's like her. Everything is handed to her on a silver platter. She didn't work her way up from nothing, one Diva search was all it took. Some glam shots and an application form. All my wrestling carer, I've been told that if I wanted to make it, I'd needed to have the fans support. Well not anymore. My Daddy won a lot of a money betting on horses this year and told me to do whatever the hell I wanted to do. Well I did it. I'm sick and tired of coming out here week in and week out and smiling and waiving to you disgusting, fat, repulsives fans while showing off my body for the world to see. I won't do it anymore.

The Cat: "But Torrie baby, you have such a curvy boday hon, why wouldn't you want to show it off?"

Torrie: "I'm sick and I'm tired of only being just another slut in this company. I'm better then Maria. I'm better then every diva and I can do whatever I want.

And with that, Torrie storms off the set.

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Mark Jindrak w/ Sean O'Haire vs Steve Blackman

Jindrak dominated most of the match, as O'Haire was able to distract Blackman for much of the match. As blackman picked up a bit of steam and hit the ropes after setting up Jindrak for the Gullentine, O'haire hit him with a chair across the back. The ref called for the DQ as O'Haire hit the ring. Jindrak and O'Haire take turns stomping away on a fallen Steve Blackman, but Al Snow came running down the Isle, clearing the ring and making the save for his once former tag team partner.

WINNER: Steve Blackman By DQ

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In the ring is a huge gift wrapped box. The box is probably 5 feet by 5 feet, it's literally huge. The wrapping is black with none other then wwe logos on it. Eric Bischoff comes down to the ring and looks at the box.

Bischoff: "My my, what do we have here? To Eric from Vince? Is this an early christmas gift? You know Vince, you are great and all, but I really don't need a huge picture of you. I've seen your ugly face too many times as it is. Now let's get this over with and see what's in this dumb box!"

Eric walks over to the box and begans to unwrap it. He's now got all the wrapping off and goes to open the top, The top burts open. It's STONE COLD, STONE COLD!!!! Eric is in shock. Austin smiles before pummelling Eric with right hands. Here it comes, STUNNER on Bischoff. Steiner hits the ring, Austin grabs him and throws him up and over the ropes. Vito is in the ring now. Kick to the stomach, STUNNER!!! Vito is down and rolls out of the ring. Austin grabs the microphone.

Austin: Miss me Eric? You Dumb son of a bitch. When Vince Mcmahon approached me a few weeks ago and asked me if I wanted to work for Eric Bischoff, I thought he was joking. Then Vince said, "Well now Stone Cold, the man did fire you, how would you like to make his life a living hell." And I thought about it. I drank a beer, and another, and another, and another, I drank 3 more beers, 4 more beers, 5 beers, ah hell, I drank the whole damn case. I called Vince Mcmahon back up and said "Sure, I'd love to drink beer and make Eric's life a living hell. And with that, I come to you Eric as your new commissioner, appointed by none other then Vince Mcmahon. Jeez Eric, maybe you should start reading the contracts you signed you dumb son of a bitch. When Vince gave you all that money, you signed a deal that let's him hire and fire guys for your show at will, you sorry bastard. You thought that you'd just run this place the way you wanted to. NA AH.

But let's get down to business. I was looking over this list of talent you got here, and noticed you got all these little bastards who like to jump around the ring, but no title for em to compete for. Well hell, I like to watch little bastards jump around the ring, so let's go ahead and get the ball rollin' here. Starting next week on nitro, we're gonna put 8 of these little bastards in a tournament, and the winners are going to face each other in a 4 corner match for the BRAND NEW WCW Cruiserweight title. And That's the bottom line, cause stone cold said so.

And with that stone cold's theme hits as he calls for beer. He drinks beer in the ring as we go to commercial.

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Eddie Guerrero and The Amazing Red vs Paul Birchall and Air Paris (AIR RAID)

Eddie Guerrero was a suprise partner for Amazing red. Eddie received a huge pop as his music hit the arena. These two guys have had a little bit of history in their past. Birchall and Paris also received a small ovation from those who remembered them from their spectacular their match last week. This match was all speed as all 4 contestents flew around the ring. The ending saw Eddie Guerrero hit the 3 amigos for a victory as Red and Birchall battled outside the ring. After the contest, Eddie and Red celebrated their win.

Winners: Eddie Guerrero The Amazing Red

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HEEL TURN!!! Eddie Guerrero attacks red from behind as the two are celebrating. Eddie Guerrero with a fierce powerbomb on Red. Eddie Guerrero is going up top, FROG SPLASH!! Eddie grabs a mic.

Eddie: "You think this is what I wanted Holmes? To be stuck with these, these, these jobbers? Eddie Guerrero is a main event wrestler, not a tag team wrestler with the likes of these guys. Eric, I warned you to not leave me off the show. I warned you not to ignore me. You didn't listen vato, and now you've got a problem on your hands.

<O: 76% Eddie Guerrero lost overness from this segment. The Amazing Red gained overness from this segment. Eddie Guerrero's turn was completed, and he is now a heel. Eddie Guerrero gained overness from this turn. >

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Matt Hardy vs Andrew Martin

This one was quite an interesting affair, with Andrew "Test" Martin a heavyweight and Matt Hardy a cruiserweight. In the end, however, Martin missed the big boot, which allowed Hardy to hit a twist of fate for the victory. After the match, Kidman came running down and attacked Hardy. After a sickening spinning heel kick, Kidman connected with a shooting star splash on Hardy, adding fuel to the fire.

Winner: Matt Hardy

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Backstage, booker T is standing by with Gene Okerland.

Booker: Scott Steiner, last week, you attacked me after my match and revealed your little partnership with Big Vito and Eric Bischoff. Well tonight, all the cards are on the table. No more surprises, sucka. Tonight, instead of watching behind my back for one of you suckas, I got both of ya in the ring. And I aint scared, nah, the book aint scared of nothin. So tonight, Scott Steiner, Big Vito, The Book is coming for ya. Now can you dig that............ SUCKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!

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Booker T vs Scott Steiner and Big Vito

As expected, Booker T got the worst of this one as Vito and Steiner worked well as a team, making quick tags to one another and using cheap tactics that nearly got them disqualified. However, in the end, Booker T got the better of the two, as Big Vito accidently connected with a clothesline on Scott Steiner, allowing book to his a side kick and a scissor kick on Vito for the win. Afterwards, Booker celebrated in the ring as we end this episode of Nitro on a high note!

Winner: Booker T

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SHOW RATING: 74%

[Tarheels.]

I like the new setup for the show, I have a short attention spand so now I can actually read the matches. Austin was a surprise for me, keep up the good work on this diary.

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Source: NoDQ.com

July 19th, 2005

What's new? WWE on top again, WCW Dominant

The ratings are in, and once again, WWE is riding high in their late night slot. Experts are saying that if they competed with ECW, WCW and TNA in the primetime slot, WCW might have overtaken them already. In other news, WCW comes out #2 for the 3rd consecutive week, while TNA is left reeling from another loss.

Primetime

WCW - 5.86

ECW - 5.44

TNA - 3.10

Late Night

WWE - 6.09

WWE Vengence Buy Rate

WWE Vegence was live on PPV July 17th, 2005. The results are in and they pulled in a 1.68, setting the bar high for ECW and WCW's upcoming PPV's.

Air Paris moving on up...

Air Paris has been promoted to the low midcard thanks to the fan response he's received in his tag matches with Paul Birchall. Many wonder how this will affect the team, as birchall is not gaining as much popularity as Paris, despite amazing in ring work.

Where's Stacey Keibler?

Stacey Keibler, one of WCW's original 12 defecting stars, has yet to appear on WCW television. We must question Eric Bischoff's tactics as to why he'd leave such a hottie like Stacey off of TV. Must be a character repackage?

Heyman wrong again!

Once again, ECW owner paul Heyman tried to hurt WCW's ratings by announcing that Mick Foley would be the big surprise. Well, like he predicted Edge as the mystery opponent, he was wrong yet again. Fans are now aware of Heyman's cheap tactics, which puts Heyman and ECW in a terrible position.

[Disengager]

3 Way Phone Conference (Mcmahon/Heyman/Bischoff)

July 22nd, 2005

Mcmahon: Hello Gentleman

Heyman and Bischoff: Hello Mr. Mcmahon

Mcmahon: Eric, I see your the front runner of the new monday night wars, behind yours truly of course.

Bischoff: What can I say, I'm poised for success

Heyman: Poised for something anyways.

Mcmahon: Knock it off Heyman. With your childish antics, I'm starting to regret giving you another chance.

Heyman: I have my tactics.

Bischoff: As long as you stay out of my business, you can do whatever the hell you want.

Heyman: As long as your competing with us on Monday Night, you'lle always be in my business.

Mcmahon: Speaking of Monday Night, I see that my little problem, TNA, is no longer a problem. I've spoken to a couple "friends" if you will within their promotion. They're about to fall to the national level!

Bischoff: That's great news Mr. Mcmahon. Although, I won't be satisfied until another certain garbage promotion falls to national as well.

Mcmahon: I said enough arguing damnit. That's not why I called this conference. I called this conference as a fair warning to either of you

Heyman and Bischoff: .....

McMahon: It's widely rumored that we're having a bit of trouble getting some of of our.. more popular wrestlers to resign with us due to the state of the industry. They may have ideas that the grass is greener on the other side. Well, this is fair warning, if either of you try to sign any of these guys, there will be HELL to pay. Understood?

Heyman: Loud and clear mistake Mr. Mcmahon

Bischoff: Vince, I sense fear in your voice.

McMahon: I'm not playing damnit, eric.

Bischoff: Oh, but I am. I'm cut throat Vince. I'm your new worst enemy. You may be slaying one dragon in TNA, but you used a monster in WCW to kill it. And we all know monsters are bigger and badder then dragons.

McMahon: What are you saying Eric?

Bischoff: All I'm saying is I think you should watch Nitro this week. You'lle see exactly why you should be afraid.

*Bischoff hangs up*

Heyman: Vince, if I may, perhaps me and you could some sort of... I don't know...Alliance to take out wcw before it grows?

McMahon: I got rid of you guys to get you out of my hair. You're the last man I'd want to work with Heyman. Especially after you stole THE ROCK from me, How dare you even talk about a partnership.

*Vince hangs up*

[Disengager]

WCW.COM Nitro Preview

Sunday, July 24th, 2005

Last week, we saw Hulk Hogan's celebration ruined at the hands of Chris Jericho. With Jericho in action this week, we have to wonder how the champion will respond...

The Cruiserweight championship 8 man tourney starts tonight and we have confirmed 7 of the 8 contests. The tourney looks like this...

Rey Mysterio vs Chavo Guerrero

Eddie Guerrero vs The Amazing Red

Mr. Aguila vs Paul Birchall

CM Punk vs ??????

Scott Steiner and Booker T continue their rivalry....

Plus, Stonecold is in the house!! How will Eric Bischoff Respond?!!!

Don't miss this jampacked episode of NITRO! We expect great wrestling and The Bash at the Beach card to start filling up.

[Disengager]

Coming soon, a ficticious wrestler by the Name of Whiskey Marc will be making his debut in WCW. To get you better aquainted with this wrestler, I have written up his biography.

Name: Whiskey Marc

Age: 32

Weight: Heavyweight (290lbs)

Height: 6'6"

Nationality: American

Disposition: Heel

Gimmick: Badass

Stats: Over: 55, Brawl: 90, Speed: 65, Tech: 73, Charisma: 100

Finishing Maneuver: Whiskey Buster (dominator)

Secondary Finisher: Broken Beer Bottle Splash (5 star frog splash)

Other Moves: YagerBomb (sitout powerbomb), Last Call (chokeslam), Overflow DDT (evenflow)

Biography: Born in the back of a abandoned taxi cab in New York city to a street hooker and The late, great, The Fox (from the Man Show), Marc was shipped off to Africa in an airplane Mixup. There, he learned the culture of their people. More importantly, he learned to get along in life by himself. At the tender age of 6, he joined an illegal underground child boxing league, which is where his brawling skills come from. He also developed a drinking habbit at the age of 9, as he found it was the best way to ease the pain of his battles. That is how he got his nickname, Whiskey. At the age of 16, he came back to America where he fell in love with the likes of Hulk Hogan and other WWF superstars. He knew what he wanted to do with his life.

He learned all he knows from various backyard wrestling federations. He wrestled in the US Indy circuits for much of the early 90's before a promoter in Japan took notice of him. He fought in death match tourneys in much of japan, but his scars can tell you the story of those. For years, he was one of Japans biggest attractions, but that wasn't the life for him. He wanted to be known in the United States.

When he returned to the United states in early 2000, he had an encounter with the Insane Clown Posse after a local indy show Detroit. Since then, he's had a very personal feud with the two that got him noticed in the states. ICP and Whiskey have fought many unsanctioned battles which have resulted in numerous trips to the ER for each of them. They hate each other with a passion, inside AND outside of the ring. In 2004, at ICP's special yearly JCW wrestling event, they called Whiskey out. Whiskey came from the crowd with a vey large samurai sword in hand. What he did to ICP was far beyond any sort of death match antic, it was flat out assault with a deadly weapon. He was sentenced to prison for 1 year, and after recently getting out, was signed by none other then Eric Bischoff in the new WCW. When will this crazed lunatic make his debut? Find out, by tuning into WCW Nitro!

[FlammableD]

Coming soon, a ficticious wrestler by the Name of Whiskey Marc will be making his debut in WCW. To get you better aquainted with this wrestler, I have written up his biography.

Edited June 6, 2005 by FlammableD

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WCW  Nitro

Monday, July 25th, 2005

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Meltzer: Hello everyone and Welcome to Nitro! What a jampacked show we got for you tonight, and we kick it off with the first match in our 8 man cruiserweight tourney.

Coach: That's right Meltzer, these guys are so excited that they're already in the ring!

Jody Fleisch vs Paul Birchall

What a contest this was, as both stars battled back and forth. This one was more of a spotfest then a wrestling match, with each superstar flying across the ring left and right. Fleisch hit a superkick, yet birchall kicked out somehow. Birchall hit an amazing moonsault yet Fleisch kicked out. The end of contest saw both superstars go tumbling off the top turnbuckle and both landing akwardly, as Bichall was unable to counter a Hurricanrana with a powerbomb. The nasty spill followed by a referee 10 count for the draw.

Win: Draw (10 count)

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Meltzer: Our first matchup in the tourney...a draw? How will this affect the four way at bash at the beach?

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Matt Hardy's entrance music hits as he comes out, ladder in tow. He sets the ladder up in the ring and grabs a microphone and climbs up top.

Hardy: "Anyone remember what Matt Hardy does with these?"

*crowd pops*

Hardy: "I hurt people with ladders. Not tables, not chairs, Ladders. Back in that...Other promotion, Me and my brother defeated teams like the Dudley Boys and Edge and Christian countless times. And in a falls count anywhere match, there are no rules. That means, this ladder here, completely legal. Kidman, I'm going to hurt you, I'm going to hurt you in ways you've never been felt before. You think that...."

With that, Kidman comes from the crowd and gets in the ring and pushes the ladder over. Matt Hardy lands on his feet! Hardy with the clothesline up and over that sends kidman to the floor. Matt Climbs up top and dives onto Kidman as he's getting to his feet. He throws kidman back into the ring. Swinging neckbreaker.  Hardy sets up the ladder and throws up the V1 sign. LEG DROP off the ladder. Kidman is down and out! Hardy gets huge pops as his music hits and he leaves the ring.

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Meltzer: My god I can't believe what we just saw. Kidman has been layed out again at the hands of Matt Hardy.

Coach: That Matt Hardy, what a no good cheater.

Meltzer: What are you talking about, the man attacked Hardy last week! Folks, coming up next, our second match in our cruiserweight tourney. More importantly, The debut of Rey Mysterio!

Rey Mysterio vs Chavo Guerrero

Mysterio was extremely over with the crowd, making his WCW debut. Chavo got a little heat, but not as much as he should be getting. This one was quite a contest. Any other night, it could have been Match of the night caliber. Chavo was unable to hit the Gory Bomb, as Mysterio Reversed it with a pinning hurricanarana. Following the 2 count, Rey went to work, hitting a head scissors, which set up the 6-1-9. Afterwards, Mysterio celebrates his debut victory.

Winner: Rey Mysterio

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Stacey Keibler's entrance music hits and out comes the leggy blonde to a huge ovation. Maybe it's because she's wearing a schoolgirl outfit?! She gets in the ring and gets on the mic..

Stacey: "Well, a lot of you are wondering where I've been since WCW's debut and why I haven't been on the show. I got so many cards and emails asking if I was ok. Well, the truth is, I just needed a little me time. After our photo shoot in Haiwaii, I was spent. All that posing and changing takes a lot more work then people realize. And I just needed some time to relax and have fun. But I'm back now and...

Coach starts walking down the ramp, Mic in hand.

Coach: "Stacey, Stacey, Stacey, baby, damn you are looking quite fine tonight."

Coach gets in the ring.

Coach: "But seriously honey, these fans don't care about where you've been or what's going on in your personal life."

Crowd Boos.

Coach: "All these fans care about are the two things that made you famous. That pretty little face, and those lucious, long legs that lead straight up to that fine ass. Damn you got ass girl. How about you bring that fine ass over here and let coach spank it. You've been a bad girl Stacey.

Stacey Laughs at coach..

Stacey: "Coach, you know us Divas like you and all. But Coach, in all seriousness, I don't like you like that. When it comesright on down to it, you're kinda creepy.

Coach: "Creepy? I'm Creepy? You don't know what Creepy is Stacey."

Coach approaches stacey and grabs her and pulls her tight to his body as she struggles to get away.

Coach: "Now how about you shutup and give the Coach a kiss? You know you can't resist"

Coach is about to force Stacey to kiss him! She struggles with all her might, but it's worthless, coach is just too strong. Just as the worst is about to come, KANYON'S music hit, and Coach turns around, letting go of Stacey as she scurries out of

the ring. Kanyon gets a huge pop from the crowd as he he comes charging down the isle and rolls into the ring. Coach has gone from bully to scared dog as he's backing up. Right hand from Kanyon, followed by another. Kanyon Irish whips coach and hits a nasty shoulder block. He picks him up, FLATLINER! Coach is out and Stacey comes back into the ring and hugs Kanyon, who is reluctant at first before embracing her. The two leave hand in hand. As they make their way up the ramp, they raise their

hands in the air as the crowd pops.

<O:75% Chris Kanyon gained overness from this segment. Jonathan Coachman gained overness from this segment. Chris Kanyon's turn was completed, and he is now a face. Chris Kanyon gained overness from this turn. >

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Eddie Guerrero vs The Red Red

What a contest this was. This one could almost be called a clinic as these two not only put on a high flying showcase, they also put on a technical clinic. As Guerrero hit the second of the 3 amigo's, Red reversed into triple bulldogs, but on the third bulldog, Eddie got off the third amigo for only a 2 count. Eddie went for an overhead belly to belly, but red landed on his feet and bounced off the ropes, but eddie caught him with a samoan drop. Eddie Hits the froggy for the win. After the match, Eddie Guerrero continued the assault, locking in the lasso from el passo, which instantly had red tapping before refs and road agents broke it up.

Winner: Eddie Guerrero

<M:87% C:76% O:81% Eddie Guerrero is losing overness because of his weak gimmick. -- whoops, forgot to change it>

Backstage, Booker T is standing by with Maria

Maria: "Booker, last week you beat Vito and Steiner in a handicap match"

Booker: "You bet I did. I took those two suckas out like they were nothing, NOTHING! Scott Steiner, you talk a lot of trash, but in reality, you can't back up a word you say dawg. Book's got yo number, he's always had yo numba. But, there's one numba I don't have. So Maria, why don't you hook the booka man up wit your number."

Maria Blushes.

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We come back to Meltzer and The Coach at the commentators table.

Meltzer: "Oh Brother. Well coming up next, CM PUNK, one of brightest young stars in our company, is in action, but Coach, we don't know who his opponent is"

Coach: "What does book have that I don't? Huh? Nothing!"

CM PUNK vs ??????

CM Punk's music hit and he comes out to a chorus of boo's. He stands in the ring as he awaits his opponents. The lights in the arena go out and slowly yellow lights come on on the entrance ramp, as well as smoke starts to appear. The smoke fades,

IT'S SONNY SIAKI!!!!!!

Meltzer: "THAT'S SONNY SIAKI! What's he doing here?! He's a TNA GUY!!!!

Coach: "GET HIM OUT OF HERE!!!"

Eric Bischoff comes out from the back

Bischoff: "Ladies and gentleman, I'd like you to meet my latest acquisition. Stolen directly from NWA TNA, The incredible, Sonny Siaki!!!!"

The crowd pops huge for Siaki as he makes his way to the ring and gets in. This one should be fantastic. And what a match it was, easily winning match of the night. Everyone thought that Punk had spoiled the debut of Siaki when he hit the Devil's

Lock DDT early in the match, but Siaki kicked out. Punk did everything in his will to put Siaki away, but just couldn't do it. He hit a wrap around DDT followed by a fisherman suplex, but only got a two count. Siaki got the better of a sideheadlock, as he irish whipped Punk and low bridge punk as he tumbled to the outside. Siaki then hit a springboard hurricanrana to Punk on the outside before getting him back in the ring and hitting Siakalypse Now for the win. After the match, Punk refused a handshake from the crowd, drawing even more heat from the crowd.

Winner: Sonny Siaki.

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Backstage, Booker T is in his locker room packing his bag. He gets jumped from behind by Scott steiner. Scott lays into booker with mounted right hands. Book can't defend himself, as he's just being pummeled. Steiner picks up book and tosses him

right into a bathroom stall door!

Steiner: "I can't back anything up huh? I'm all talk huh? 6 Days booker. 6 days until your ass is sorry you ever said that."

Steiner has left Book down and out in his locker room!

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We come back from break and immediately are welcomed with Y2J's countdown as the crowd's boo's can be heard over his pyro. And out comes the rockstar. He doesn't even bother to do his ring poses and just gets in the ring, not even playing to the crowd. Jericho grabs a microphone.

Jericho: "So you ass clowns want to turn your back on me eh? Well, I'll turn my back on you. No more posing, no more autograph signings, no more Fozzy Concerts for your jackasses (Cheers from the crowd). From now on, I'm Chris Jericho, the

wrestler. That's all. No more playing to the fans in my interviews, no more helping the good guy's win, none of that. And no more HULK HOGAN. That balding monkey has MY WORLD TITLE. That title belongs to me. Hogan decided to not even show up tonight. He's scared of Y2J, just like my opponent for tonight. Like I said, Eric Bischoff can throw ANY Johnny Jobber at me and I'll come out on top, guaranteed. So come on jackass, get out here and let's get this over with"

A foot stomp can be heard of the sound. Followed by another one. The crowd get's excited. Could it be? The music hits, yes, it's the man's music. The familiar pyro begans going off as we await the bald headed man who won 168 straight matches to emerge.

Meltzer: "IT'S..IT'S...IT'S GOLDBERG!!!!!"

COACH: "HE'S HERE!?!!!

Jericho is scared in the ring. He can't believe that yet again he's going to have to go through another mega star! The camera pans back to the pyro. Out of the pyro emerges a man in just black wrestling trunks and black boots with a bald head.

It's...it's....it's....

GILLBERG!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jericho is all smiles, point and laughing as Gillberg makes his way to the ring, complete with goldberg poses and all. The crowd is booing heavily as the imposter makes his way to the ring.

Meltzer: Damnit, Eric Bischoff is a no good...

Coach: Watch it Meltzer..

Chris Jericho vs Gillberg.

Gillberg immediately gets in the ring and goes for the spear, only for it do nothing to Jericho. Gillberg with numerous shots to the midsection. They do nothing as Jericho shoves gillberg's head back and Gillberg goes tumbling to the ground. Jericho doesn't even bother making this an extended squash, as he hit's the double powerbomb and puts one foot on Gillberg and flexes his arms for the 1-2-3.  But wait, Jericho's not done. He puts on the Liontamer on Gillberg, who's immediately tapping out.

He's not letting go!! Jericho's lost it.

But wait!! Real American hits and Hogan comes running down the ramp to a roaring ovation. He hits a clothesline, and another, and one more. He whips Jericho into the ropes. Big boot! The crowd is going wild. Hogan puts his hand to his ear, the fans want to see it. Hogan takes the world championship off from around his waste and  hits the ropes, LEG DROP!! Jericho is down.

Winner: Chris Jericho

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But Hogan's not done yet. He picks up his world Title and poses with it while Jericho is still down. As Jericho starts to get to his feet, Hogan puts the straps of the title in back of the gold and the crowd pops as they know what Hogan's about to do. Hogan runs at Jericho and Floors him with the world title. Jericho is laid out!! Hogan starts playing to the crowd as his music hits, He posses on all 4 sides of the ring...

<O:100% -- YES!!!!>

GLASS SHATTERS!!! Stone Cold's theme hits as he comes to a huge ovation, possibly bigger then Hogans. He hoists the middle fingers up in the air while standing at the top of the ramp. He pulls a Mic from out of his pocket.

Austin: "You are a couple of stubborn sons a bitches aren't ya? Last week, you talk about Jericho's childish antics hogan, then this week, you go and attack the man after his match. And you Jericho, you pretty boy. All you seem to do is run your little mouth about how you should be champ. Well, if you want to be champ, you're gonna have to earn it. So I guess my only question is, If you want to see Hulk Hogan and Chris Jericho go 1 on 1 at bash at the beach, gimme a hell yeah"

Crowd: "HELL YEAH!!"

Austin: "Alright, then it's settled. Hogan and Jericho will fight at Bash at the Beach for the WCW World Title.Now you two bastards get out of my ring, I got some damn beer to be drinking in there."

Austin heads down the ramp as Jericho rolls out of the ring and Hogan leaves the ring from the other side. Austin pulls up the ring skirt and pulls out a chair and a cooler from under the ring. He throws them both in the ring, sets up the chair,

sits down and starts drinking Beer!!! Austin is making a mess in the ring as his music hits once again.

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Meltzer: Jericho, Hogan, Bash at the Beach! What a show it's gonna be, What a PPV..DON'T MISS ITTTT...."

And we fade out..

SHOW RATING: 80%

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Source: nodq.com

Date: Tuesday, July 26th, 2005

WWE Wins again, but ratings slip.

WWE once again wins the Monday night wars, but their ratings slip just a little. WCW, on the other hand, hurt themselves by hyping up Jericho's match, only to have GILLBERG get squashed. Many fans were in such disgusting, they tuned into ECW to see RVD battle AJ Styles in a ladder match, missing the hogan/jericho/austin segments. Meanwhile, TNA is dangerously close to dipping down below the 3 mark! Thing's aren't looking good.

Primetime

WCW - 5.81

ECW - 5.45

TNA - 3.08

Late Night

WWE - 6.04

Benoit almost ready to return!

Rumors are running rampant about Chris Benoit. Some say he could be a part of Bash at the Beach Sunday Night. However, it is more then likely for him to make his return on the Nitro the next night. Either way, the future is interesting!

Sonny Siaki debuts in wcw!

The first attack to NWA TNA by WCW has sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. In a conference last week, Eric Bischoff told Vince Mcmahon to watch Nitro...could this talent theft be a sign?

Kanyon...and Stacey?

Although Kanyon did save Stacey from the Likes on Coach on Nitro, we're being told that this was a one time thing, and the only reason he did was to continue his feud with coach. Do you actually think the WCW creative team would stick Stacey with him?!

Bash at the Beach 30 minute Hype show Saturday!

ON DEMAND will be airing a free 30 minute Bash at the Beach Hype show all this weekend!

[Guest Hulkster1286]

love the diary,and I absolutely love Hogan as champ.As you can tell by my name I am a huge Hogan fan,and in my mind he will always be the best ever.I also like the fact that you are at least using Kanyon,who is probably one of the most under-used and underrated guys in wrestling.Anyways keep up the good work.

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Bash at the Beach Preview..

Saturday, July 30th, 2005

Meltzer: Hello wrestling fans, Welcome to the official Bash at the Beach preview. WCW's Bash at the beach comes to you live tommorrow night from Tampa Bay, Florida. Over the course of the next half hour, we'll bring you up to date on the matches scheduled for Bash at the Beach, as well talk about some new matches added this week!

10 MAN CRUISERWEIGHT OVER THE TOP BATTLE ROYAL

Following Paul Birchall and Jody Fleisch's draw, leaving the 4 way cruiserweight title match without a 4th contest, Steve Austin has booked a 10 man cruiserweight battle royal, with the winner earning the 4th spot in the battle. All we know is that Birchall and Fleisch will be in the battle, leaving the 8 other contestants a mystery.

4 CORNERS ELIMINATION CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio and Sonny Siaki will battle along with 1 other  opponent (winner of the battle royal) in this 4 corners match. In order to win, you must pin your 3 opponents. The winner will take home the cruiserweight championship

AL SNOW AND STEVE BLACKMAN Vs Sean O' Haire and Mark Jindrak

This one should be an interesting contest. A couple weeks ago, Al Snow saved his former partner from sure destruction at the hands of O'Haire and Jindark. This tag match should be an interesting one to say the least.

Whiskey Marc vs Andrew Martin

Whiskey Marc is out of jail, and that can only mean one thing, Hell to his opponent. Andrew "Test" Martin will be the unlucky victim for Whiskey, as he makes his WCW Debut!

Chris Kanyon vs Coach in a Loser leaves WCW HARDCORE match

Plain and simple, WCW isn't big enough for the both of them. The winner will take over the commentating job on Nitro, and the Loser, well, the loser will look for work elsewhere!!!

Matt Hardy vs Billy Kidman in a Falls Count Anywhere match

These two have a mutual hatred for each other, as they've shown in the recent weeks. With Kidman now cleared to return to the ring, Matt Hardy has said he plans on giving Kidman a beating past just the match! Will Matt's words hold true to his promise?

Scott Steiner © vs Booker T for the U.S. Championship

Booker T was outraged after Eric Bischoff awarded the US title to Steiner on the first episode of Nitro. With Booker firmly believing that the belt belongs to him, can he recapture his once former Gold?

and in our main event....

Hulk Hogan © vs Chris Jericho in a rematch for the WCW HeavyWeight Championship

This one should be a war, plain and simple. It all started after Hogan defeated Jericho on the second episode of Nitro to capture the world Heavyweight title. After the match, Jericho turned on Hogan, issuing a fierce beatdown which sparked a riot after the event. The following Nitro, Jericho then attacked Hogan during his celebration ceremony. But Hogan would have his revenge, running in after Jericho's match on Nitro last week. But he wasn't done. He then proceeded to floor Jericho with the world title, the one thing Jericho's obsessed with. Steve Austin then proceeded to book the rematch that the world can't wait to see! Will Jericho prevail and be world champ again, or will Hulk Hogan and Hulkamania run wild one more time?!

All this and more at WCW Bash at the Beach 2005, Live from Tampa Bay, Florida, Sunday July 31st, only on Pay Per View. I'm Dave Meltzer, we'll see you at the beach!

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WCW BASH AT THE BEACH

July 31st, 2005

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We get our first view of the setup, the entrance area is completely redesigned . It is now on the ground, with a mini-tron behind where wrestlers first come out. It is beach themed, with Picnic tables, a Volleyball Net, sand, palm trees, etc etc etc. The ring is brand new, complete with Bash at the Beach skirts and blue ropes. The canvas is black with a bash at the beach logo in the middle. As you look off in the distance, no more then A few dozen yards away is the ocean.

Meltzer: Hello ladies and gentleman and Welcome to BASH AT THE BEACH. We have a great show for you tonight with 7 matches on the card! But first, we want to show you some video of what happened earlier in our untelevised matchup between the teams of Al Snow and Steve Blackman and Sean o' haire and Mark Jindrak.

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HEAD CHEESE (Steve Blackman and Al Snow) vs Mark Jindrak and Sean O' Haire

O'Haire and Jindrak were strong in this one as they showed a great display of tag team wrestling. Al Snow's ring rust showed in this contest, as he botched a tornado DDT on Jindrak. The majority of the contest saw Jindrak and O'Haire isolating

Blackman, making quick tags back and forth. The ending however, saw a different story. All Hell broke loose and Jindrak knocked Snow off the apron and he tumbled to the outside. Jindrak and O'Haire wasted too much time connecting with a double

ddt, playing to the crowd. O Haire went up top and hit the Seanton Bomb, but as he got up, received a Superkick from Al Snow that sent him over the top rope. Jindrak, who had been taunting the crowd, turned around only to get a Snowplow as Snow got

he 1-2-3 for the win. As Snow and Blackman celebrated to a fairly large ovation considering they were working the curtain.

However, Jindrak and O'Haire would have none of it, and immediately went to work on Headcheese, hitting the ring and attacking the victors. Jindrak hit a High Dropkick on Al Snow and O'Haire it a Middle Roundhouse Kick followed by a Crucifix Bomb on Blackman, leaving the victors down and out.

WINNERS: AL Snow and Steve Blackman

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Meltzer: That was quite a contest, but won't be anything compared to what we have coming up. A 10 man cruiserweight over the top battle royal for a spot in the 4 corners match for the WCW Cruiserweight title!

"I'M THE GREATEST" hits the PA system and out comes the Cat Ernest Miller! He gets a huge pop. Cat has a seat next to Meltzer.

Meltzer: "Cat, what are you doing out here?"

Cat: "Well, I saw neither of your partners were out here, so I figured, hey, this event needs a little bit of myself!"

Meltzer: "well it's good to have ya out here!"

Cat: "Good to be here"

10 MAN Cruiseweight Over the top Battle Royal

First out comes Paul Birchall, followed by Jody Fleisch, the two who were originally competing for what's on the line in this match. Austin Lee, Air Paris and Brian Lawler follow, as half of our contestants are already in the ring. Chavo Guerrero comes out next to a decent pop. Mr. Aguila comes out to dead silence, who is this guy? Essay Rios, Papi Chulo? Next is Lash Leroux, who gets a decent pop from those who remember him. The amazing red comes out next, he may be the favorite to win

this. Finally, last but not least, CM PUNK! Even though he's a heel, the fans mark out for his sheer talent.And here we go.

First eliminated is Mr. Aguila, who eliminated himself as CM Punk ducked out of the way while hung up on the ropes as Aguila went for a cross body. Next Eliminated Brian Lawler, who goes up and over after his attempt to powerbomb Red over the ropes was reversed with a hurricanrana as Red slid under the bottom rope. Birchall gets a pop as he eliminates tag team partner and friend Air Paris by throwing him off the top turnbuckle as he was attempting a high flying move on a fallen CM Punk. Jody Fleisch is next, as CM Punk tosses him up and over as he was attempting to eliminate Lash Leroux, who was holding onto the ropes. We're down to 5, Birchall, Red, Punk, Chavo and Leroux! Chavo and Birchall team up on Leroux,

eliminating him as he was holding onto the ropes. Birchall celebrates, only to get tossed out by Guerrero. That's a rookie mistake!  Chavo and Punk team up on red, who ducks a double clothesline only to deliver a double DDT to both. He picks up

chavo and tosses him out. We're down to 2! Punk and Red go at it for a couple minutes before Red hits a flying wheel kick. He goes up top and sets up for a top rope lariat, put Punk catches him in mid air and tries to dump him over the ropes. Red hangs on and now is standing on the canvas outside the ropes. Punk can't get push him off the apron, so he goes for a verticle suplex and tries to bring him back in, but Red lands on his feet and takes off, bouncing off the ropes and hitting a

cross body on Punk, they both go over the ropes, Red hits the ground, but wait, Punk holds onto the ropes. He SKINS THE CAT!! PUNK IS STANDING IN THE RING, the winner!!!

Winner: CM Punk

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Meltzer: "What a match we just saw, and it's going to get even better. Later tonight, CM Punk will take on Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, and the man who beat him on Nitro last monday, Sonny Siaki."

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Andrew Martin vs Whiskey Marc

Martin comes out to a mixed reaction of boos and nothing, as no one seems to care about him anymore. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the debut of Whiskey Marc. No one has seen him in over a year. "Grinning Mouths" by Isis plays and here he comes.

He's carrying a barbed wire baseball bat!!! He looks like vintage whiskey Marc, complete with broken glasses, ripped and stained white t-shirt, pair of yellowish slacks and army boots. Scraggly red Mustache and Red afro as well! He looks a lot

more buff then when he was last seen. Also new is a scar on his right cheek.

Meltzer: "This guy's an animal, I don't think Andrew Martin knows what's coming "

Right as he gets in the ring, Martin attacks him, not wasting any time. But his blows do nothing, as Whiskey is so drunk he doesn't feel a thing. Whiskey whips him into the ropes and Gives him a straight punch right between the eyes as he comes back. That one could be heard all throughout the crowd. Test's nose is bleeding, it might be broken! Whiskey picks him up and sets him up, TOMBSTONE Piledriver. This one is going to be over in a hurry. Marc picks him up and puts him on his shoulder, Oklahoma Slam.

Meltzer: "He's had enough, ring the damn bell!"

Whiskey climbs to the top rope. BROKEN BEER BOTTLE SPLASH. This one's over, 1-2-3. The ref quickly leaves the ring as whiskey intimidates him, he's not through yet, he picks him up one more time, WhiskeyBuster, that one was vicious. The fans are starting to boo. While they enjoyed the beatdown on test, this is uncalled for. Whiskey goes outside and grabs the barbed wire baseball bat.

Meltzer: "What are you doing you heathen. Someone stop this!"

Here comes the Hurricane! Hurricane hits the ring and attacks Marc from behind. Whiskey Marc turns around and Hurricane puts his hand around his neck and calls for the chokeslam. Whiskey elbows him off and proceeds to plant him into the canvas with a chokeslam of his own. Martin is up, Whiskey smashes him across the back with the baseball bat and he is down. EMT's and Road crew's hit the ring as Marc backs off, just staring at the carnage he left in the ring as a loud chorus of boo's fill the arena.

Winner: Whiskey Marc

<M:75% C:43% O:59% Whiskey Marc debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response. Andrew Martin lost overness from this match. Whiskey Marc gained overness from this match. >

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Meltzer: "I don't believe what we just saw"

Cat: "That guy has some problems"

Meltzer: "Wait I'm getting something... I've just been informed that tommorrow night on Nitro, you're going to be interviewing him on the Cat's Cradle"

Cat: *STUNNED*

Meltzer: "I can't wait for this match, one of these guys is going to get fired!"

Cat: "Good, they're both annoying!"

Chris Kanyon vs Coach in a Harcore match (Loser is fired!)

Kanyon comes up to a pretty good ovation. Perhaps it could be that garbage can of weapons he carried to the ring. Coach comes out next to a series of boo's. It looks as though he may be wearing some kind of foam protective shirt! He gets in the ring and here we go. Coach doesn't have a weapon, and Kanyon has two! A garbage can lid in one hand and a kendo stick in the other. He throws the garbage can lid at coach, who catches it, only to get it flipped into his face by Kanyon hitting it with

the kendo stick. From there, it was all Kanyon until about midmatch, when Coach got a lowblow uppercut off. Coach went on offense for a couple minutes, connecting with a chairshot to the back and a chop block to Kanyon's leg. Coach got a little

too cocky though, and laid a stop sign down on the canvas and tried for a piledriver, only to be back body dropped followed by the Flatline on the Stop sign for the win. Kanyon celebrates before waving goodbye to Coach, who is throwing a fit in the

ring! The crowd breaks out, "NA NA NA NA, NA NA NA NA, HEY HEY HEY, GOODBYE" as security comes down the ramp to escort Coach out of the building!

Winner: Chris Kanyon

<M:47% C:53% O:58% Jonathan Coachman didn't really sell very much, which hurt the match rating. >

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Matt Hardy vs Billy Kidman in a falls count anywhere match

Matt Hardy gets a HUGE ovation from this crowd, who are ready for this match after all the hype. This one was a great contest between these two competitors, definitely a crowd pleaser. Kidman got in offense early, as he reversed a powerbomb with his

trademark face jammer. He also got off an early Springboard swinging bulldog, which got a near fall. But once this match went outside, it turned in Matt Hardy's favor, as he used everything available to take out Kidman. The two nearly destroyed the set as Hardy whipped kidman into each of the four fake palm trees. Matt Hardy really took Kidman out of it when he hit the side affect on top of a picnic table. He brought Kidman back to the ring where he set up a ladder following a crufix

powerbomb. Hardy Bodyslammed kidman and climbed the ladder. It looked as though it may be over, UNTIL Torrie Wilson came from no where and pushed the ladder, sending Matt Hardy tumbling to the ground. But wait, here comes Maria, Maria pulls Torrie off the canvas and the two get into it on the outside!! Maria is hammering away on Torrie. Back in the ring, kidman is up top as Hardy is still on the ground from the affects of falling off the top of the ladder, SHOOTING STAR PRESS!! 1--2--3 Kidman has stolen this one! Kidman breaks up the Catfight as the boo's continue. Kidman and Torrie walk out together, having screwed Matt Hardy out of a win!

Winner: Billy Kidman

<M:83% C:76% O:79% Billy Kidman gained overness from this match. >

Meltzer: That damn kidman. What a cheap..."

Cat: Now now, don't think that there won't be hell to pay for Kidman and Torrie.

Meltzer: If I know Hardy, He's not going to be satisfied with this one! Well folks, you can join us at our next PPV, Road Wild, live in a few weeks from Sturges!

Backstage, we see Eric Bischoff, struggling to get a Vehicle started. The camera zooms out, that's Stone Cold's truck! Stone Cold comes running from a hallway

Austin: "HEY YOU MEASILY MOUTHED BASTARD, GET OUT OF MY TRUCK"

Austin starts walking towards the truck, but from behind, Vito and Steiner attack him, they're stomping him on the ground. Eric gets out of the truck. Austin is down at the hands of The Justice Department.

Eric: "Austin, don't you dare think that I'm just going to let you run my show. Stay out of my business!"

And with that, the Justice Department walks off, leaving austin down on the ground.

<o:82% Steve Austin lost overness from this segment.>

Eddie Guerrero vs CM Punk vs Sonny Siaki vs Rey Mysterio in a 4 corners

This one easily wins match of the night honors in an all out spotfest. Hurricanrana's, Tornado DDT's, Plancha's, moonsaults and backflips, mixed with amazing counters put this one over the top. Following Eddie Guerrero getting thrown over the top,

Rey Mysterio dove onto him from the top rope. Then Siaki cannonballed over the top onto the two. Finally, CM Punk did a shooting star press onto all 3 on the outside. In the end though, it looked as though CM punk had it won as all the contestents were down and Punk hit a Shining wizard onto Rey Mysterio. However, Siaki threw him over the top and hit the Siakilypse on Punk on the outside, which might have been spot of the night. Inside the ring, Eddie Guerero hit the Froggy on Rey for the 1-2-3 as Siaki couldn't break up the 3 count in time.

Winner and NEW WCW CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION: Eddie Guerrero.

<M:85 C:81 O:83 Eddie Guerrero debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response. The WCW Cruiserweight title has gained in image. >

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Scott Steiner © vs Booker T for the WCW US TITLE

Book came out to a strong ovation here, While Steiners antics earlier in the evening attacking Austin drew him quite a bit of heat. This one was a back and forth contest. Steiner hit an impressive press slam on Book, but failed to capitolize, instead,decided to do pushups in the ring. Steiner hit a couple Mean clotheslines before Book ducked a third and retaliated with right hands and a spinning heel kick following an irish whip. Book hit a kneedrop to the face before pushing his luck by attempting a belly to belly. Steiner would have none of it as he got Book in a bear hug, almost getting a submission victory. But book fought out of it and superstars caught each other with clotheslines. Both made their way up before the 8 count and booker got the advantage, blocking punches and countering with his own. Book kicked Steiner in the midsection, setting him up for the Scissor kick, but Steiner moved, and on a retaliation, Book went for a side kick, only to miss and hit the ref. With the ref down, Steiner hit a TBONE suplex after blocking a booker T kick. But wait, out from the crowd comes RAVEN!!!!!!!

Meltzer: "THAT'S RAVEN, WHAT'S HE DOING HERE????"

Raven gets in the ring and grabs steiners arm. Steiner turns around, Kick to the stomach, EVENFLOW! Book is getting up now, EVEN FLOW DDT to booker as well. Raven stands in the ring as he received a mixed reaction of cheers and boo's from the crowd, both excited and angered at his arrival. Raven outstretches his arms and holds his head up in the air. The ref awakens and see's the chaos and calls for the bell, this one's a no contest through interference.

WINNER: --NONE--NO CONTEST--

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Lillian: "The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the WCW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!"

CHRIS JERICHO VS HULK HOGAN © for the WCW World Title

The crowd goes wild. "BREAK THE WALLS DOWWWWWWWN" hits and out comes Y2J to a thunderous ovation of boo's. The crowd is really letting him have it. Following a delayed entrance, Real American hits and out comes Hogan. The crowd goes nuts, as

they always do, chanting his name as he posses up top as the pyro goes off. With World Title around his waste, he enters the ring and rips his shirt off. Jericho's back in the ring and the referee holds the title up in the air t show whats at stake.

Once again Hulk starts the match with the upper hand after winning the test of stregnth. Too bad Jericho is too cocky to backdown from a challenge or else he would have avoided that encounter. Hogan with a mix of clotheslines, right hands and

simple takedown holds at the beginning of this match. But the tides turned into Jericho's favor after Hogan went for a big boot too early in the contest, as Jericho easily ducked it and went to work. Jericho with a body slam and a choke hold onto

Hogan, Jericho is risking DQ! Hogan with an irish whip, but Jericho hits the flying Forearm. Jericho with a running bulldog, he calls for it..LIONSAULT! We may have a new world champion! 1-2...kickout with authority, Hulk is Hulking up! UH OH!!

Jericho's shots are worthless as Hogan is to his feet. Jericho off the ropes, HE TAKES OUT THE LEGS, HOGAN GOES DOWN!!!! Jericho has found a way to counter the Hulk Up. Jericho grabs Hogans legs and goes for the pin, putting his own legs on the

top rope, 1-2-3... JERICHO WINS IT!! The referee grabs the title belt and hands it to Jericho, he didn't see the feet on the rope!

"I'M BACK, AND BETTER THEN EVER".. Here comes Bischoff!

Eric: "Oh no you don't Jericho. Just because that Zebra in there didn't see your feet on the ropes doesn't mean I didn't. Referee, Restart this match!"

Jericho throws a fit as the ref takes the belt away from him and the bell sounds as this one is restarted. Jericho goes to work on Hogan with stomps while hogan gets back to his feet. He Irish Whips hogan, only to have it reversed and then followed

up by a powerslam. Hogan does the hand to the ear, he's calling for it. Hogan off the ropes, LEG DROP MISSES and Hogan is down. Jericho is going for the walls of Jericho, but can't turn Hogan. Hogan reaches up and gets jericcho in a pinning

rollup.. 1...2...3

The crowd goes wild as Hogan has retained his title in a controversial manner. Jericho can't believe it, he's throwing a baby fit in the ring as Hogan begans walking backwards down the entrance isle. The ref raises Hogans hand as the victor as Hogan leaves with the world title, leaving Jericho throwing a tantrum in the ring!

WINNER: HULK HOGAN

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SHOW RATING: 74%

[Tarheels.]

Good PPV, sad to see that Hogan retained though. I guess it was necessary to continue the feud though. I hope to see Jericho holding that title sometime soon though. CM Punk winning the battle royal was a big highlight for me but him losing in the 4 way match was another letdown. I guess the only bad things were because I love those 2 wrestlers. Keep up the good work on this diary though, you're doing great!

[Disengager]

Source: Nodq.com

August 1st, 2005

WCW impressive in return to Pay per view

WCW scored a 0.95 buy rate for Bash at the Beach. Almost 12,000 were in attendence to watch Hulk Hogan retain his world title, Eddie Guerrero win the cruiserweight title, and the debut of Raven!

Benoit returns TONIGHT!

It is reported that Chris Benoit has been seen walking around the arena before tonights Nitro and will be a part of the show in some sort of way.

The Rumor Mill...

Rumors are running wild that due to the state of the industry and all it's craziness at the moment, neither WCW or ECW were able to secure television contracts for a second show. While this is just a preliminary rumor, we'll keep you posted.

Edited June 8, 2005 by Disengager

[Disengager]

Eric's Office

August 1st, 2005

Eric:: "So Sophie, tell me something good about the development territory we opened."

Sophie:: "Well, sir, We just paid $500,000 to open up a new wrestling territory based out of Atlanta. We're going to use this to give our next generation wrestlers a chance to work some matches and develop their skills. It better to have them earning their paychecks rather then hanging out backstage at big events or boring crowds on TV. We currently have 10 of our guys wrestling there."

Eric: " Sounds Great. Did you finish that report I asked you to compile?"

Sophie:: "Yes Eric, I finished the scouting report

Eric::"and?"

Sophie:: "The general concenus of our fans have said that we have better talent as far as wrestlers go. They enjoy our great matches and in ring work as well as our booking."

Eric: "So you're telling me ...."

Sophie: "However, ECW has more star power then us. They have a lot of big name workers who are charismatic, but have diminishing in-ring skills.

Eric: "So then, in the fans general opinion, which is the better promotion?

Sophie:: "Well, while WWE is obviously on top, fans would rather watch our product then ECW's. Ours is more mainstream and our writing team is extremely better then there's. We're a storyline driven company with great wrestling to back it up.

Eric: "Kinda like a mix between raw and smackdown?"

Sophie: "exactly."

Eric:: "Sophie, tell me some good news. What is USA Networks offering us?!

Sophie:: "Well, Nothing."

Eric:: "NOTHING?"

Sophie:: "With the market the way it is, they weren't sure who to sign on for another wrestling show, so they have decided to wait it out."

Eric:: "What's our course of action?"

Sophie:: "To meet with the board from another network and discuss contracts in the middle of the month"

Eric:: "Sophie...this is a dissapointment. Something's not right. We need a second tv deal to beat Heyman. In your mind, what do you think WCW needs in order to guarantee another TV contract come September 1st?"

Sophie:: "Honestly Eric, I think you need to push the feuds you have going down the viewers throats. They're craving for these feuds Eric. Go 2 segments a night for each feud."

Eric:: "But what about the other wrestlers. Their moral will drop if they aren't on television on a normal basis..wait, I got it. Sophie, I'm a genius."

*Eric grabs his briefcase and puts a few things in it before shutting it.

Sophie:: "Umm, Eric. There was a problem with Maria's contract, can I schedule her to come into My office later in the week?"

Eric:: "Umm, yeah, sure . Doesn't the front office handle that? ...Nevermind, do what you have to do, I gotta get ready for Nitro.

Sophie:: "Oh, I'll do something alright.."

Eric: "What was that Sophie?"

Sophie:: "err...nothing. Good Luck boss!"

Eric Flips on his shades and leather jacket and heads out the door, leaving his office enthusiastic as ever.